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o7 ^ WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
j- VOL, VI. «0 1.
NEW YORK, DECEMBER 2, 1893.
One Dollar Per Year.
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PITCHER
^ & MANDA.
BERLIN AND HAMBURG PIPS
OF LILY OF THE VALLEY,
For early or late flowering.
Extra fine goods and guaranteed to give satisfaction. In boxes containing
per?;oSo:::::::;: ^'If,
" 10,000 ■..:.■::.::::::::: 75 00
500,000 TUBEROSES:
prices that cannot be equalled for tlie selected, large, perfectly cured
Per 1,000
"Excelsior Double Pearl," 4 to 6 inches in circumference . . . ,t8 00
In 10,000 lots " 7 25
In 25,000 " '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 7 00
We have yet unsold a few thousand Roman Hyacinths, white ; Roman Hyacinths,
pink ; Narcissus, Paper White ; Narcissus, Double Incomparable ; Freesia refracta
alba, and Lilium Candidum, and will be sold at a sacrifice to clear out the stock.
Write for prices or make tis an offer for any qimvtity of the goods you may require.
Also small remnants of the different classes of bulbs will be told cheap. List and
prices given on application.
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE.
The most beautiful of all Ferns for any decorative purpc se. Our stock is unequalled
m the world, either for quantity or quality.
c" 1 . . ., . , Per Doz.
Fine plants m 4 inch pots $ 9 00
Strong plants in 5 inch pots 12 00
Extra fine plants in 6 inch pots 18 00
ORCHIDS.
Every live Florist should lay in a stock of Orchids, for they are the elite of all the
Hewers, and are bound to bring good returns, not only in money but advertising also.
Per Doz. Per 100
Cattleya Trianae $13 00
" Mossise 15 00
" Percivaliana 18 00
Cypripedium insigne '_ 5 QO
" Harrisianum .'.'.'.'.'.'.' 12 00
Leelia anceps 7 50
Odontoglossum grande . . * ! 10 00
" Rossii majus 7 50
n A 'i "ispum !;;;■. 10 00
Uenarobmm nobile 10 00
Coslogyne cristata ' 10 00
FOR SPECIAL LIST OF.
HOLIDAY GOODS
SEE ADVERTISEMENT PACE 6.
EXTRA F-INE STRAIN
CYCLAMEN GRANDIFLORUM,
MIXED, $1.00 per pkt.; $10.00 per 1000.
SWEET PEAS FOR EARLY FORCING.
FRESH STOCK.
BLANCHE PERRY ^^^h
PRINCESS BEATRICE, fine rose 3 oo
MRS. SANEEY, best white, extra fine 4 00
ALBA MAGNIFICA. pure white g oO
CROWN PRINCESS PRUSSIA, blush pink 2 00
K. E. McAllister,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT,
22 DEY STREET,
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
NEW YORK.
HOLLY
$95 00
135 00
150 00
40 00
95 00
65 00
85 00
65 00
85 UO
85 00
85 00
WELL BERRIED AND OF PRIME QUALITY.
Ready about December 10th ; order now.
Single case, $5.00 per case ; five case lots at $4 75
Ten case lots at $4.50 per case. Terms Net!
Bouquet Green, in bags of about 40 lbs. at
$8.00 per 100 lbs. Terms Net.
On the following we offer
10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT for Cash.
Immortelles.
AZALEAS.
We sun have a few Azaleas left, slock which has passtd an entire summer in our
strong clay soil, and .s well set with good hard buds. This will be found very superior to
imported stock, arriving in much better condition and suffering no check.
Fine plants, with heads 9 to 12 inches in diameter $40 00 per 100.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N. J.
' EXCHANGE
Golden Yellow, natural, first quality, at$3.00
per doz.; by the case of 100 bunches, $15.00
the hundred bunches.
White, Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at $3.75 per doz. ; by
the case of 135 bunches at $31 the 100 bunches.
Hartford Trailing Fern, paper pressed, in papers of one dozen nice
strings with fruitage, at $3.00 the dozen papers.
Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed, at $3.50 the dozen papers.
Metal Designs, the best Xmas Cemetery Decoration, in rich and tastpf„l
assortment of Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc. We Are Headquarters
Order now, stating your wants, and leave selection to us.
Cycas Leaves, natural prepared, Cape Flowers, Milkweed Balls
Holiday Baskets, Pot Holders. Plant Stands, Metal Fern
Dishes and Jardiniere Bowls, in great variety, and many other items
of interest quoted in Our Wholesale Supply List, mailed free.
AUGUST ROLKER <&. SONS,
Address Loiters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, New York
WHEN WRiTiNa luiniON nut nonwrs kxcHANGt
THEi Klorist's Exchange.
FLoa
TOBACCO STEMS
FOR KUMIGAXIJSG.
BALES, 100 pounds each, per bale, $1.50 ; 500 pounds each, per bale, |5.f 0.
r,II<Y OF THE "VAIvI^EY, best quality Berlin Pips, 3 years old,
per 1000, $8.50 ; per 5000, $40.00 ; per 10,000, $75.00.
SPIR^A JAPONICA, per 100, $4.00; per 1000, $35.00.
IJVM. ELLIOTT & SONS,
Established 1845. 54 & 56 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
T^vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
lants. Bulbs and
iqiilHites. They are
oest at the lowest
prices. TRADE) LIST
iHaued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENKY A. DREEK,
Fhiladelphta,
l»'KEH WBrriHG MENTIOHTHE FLORIST'S 6
EUCHARIS AMAZONiCA.
4 to 6 inch, pel- 10, SS.OOj per 100, 825.00.
6 to 7 inch, superb bulbs, per 10, $4.00; per
100, $30.00; incluiling delivery. 1 "
We are HEADQUARTERS lor Japan Maples, Tre
H. H. BERGER & CO., (estabmshedists.)
We offer 10,000 of these bulbs in
finest condition at following rates :
DO NOT MISS THIS CHANoE.
Send for our Trade Catalogue. Now is the
time to order for Spring Delivery.
IRIS BULBS, Etc.
I Fieonia
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIF.
LILIUM HARRISII.
Original and largest growers of this important hulb.
OUR SPBOIKUTV :
True Stock, Lowest Prices. Best Quality.
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TARBTTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW rOBK.
eyieS! BULBS! BULBS!
SURPLUS STOCK.
PerlOO. 1000.
Llllum Harrlsll, 6-7 $1.76 $16.00
" " 7-9 3.00 25.00
*' oandldum simplex, large bulbs 2.60 20.00
Roman White Hyacinths, 11-16 1.76 16.00
Italicum.blush white hyacinths, 13-17. 2.00 18.00
Narcissus Campernelle TO 6.00
'' Chinese Sacred Lily, extra
large 3.60 30.00
All otlier Bulbs very clieap.
HUUSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
30,000 MTHmmN TUBEROSE BUiSS
Far superior to Southern, at the. following
low prices for orders hooked this Inli:
No 1 4 to 6 inches, »1.00 per 100; »6.00 per 1000.
2000 and over iit $5.00.
JAMES H. DENHAM,
SEEDSMAN,
245 S. Main St., LOS ASGELES, CAL.
BncnillTiro. Pampas Blames, Cacti,
OrCUlALMLO. CaUa and otbier bulbs;
choice Plower, Tree and Shrub Seeds.
Seeds and Bulbs grown to order. Corres-
pondence solicited.
Nevada, Mo.
Clarence W. Talbot gave his annual
chrysanthemum show last week. He had
two greenhouses filled with the finest
varieties in cultivation, among them belne
Mrs. Cleveland, Ivory, Mrs. B. D. Adams,
Annie Manda, Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs.
Robert Craig, Edwin Molyneux, "
Arnold and Vivian Morel.
Hicks
Horticultural Education.
A scholarship will be awarded by the
director of the Missouri Botanical Garden,
St. Louis, Mo., prior to the first of April
next. Applications for this scholarship, to
receive consideration, must be in the hands
of the director not later than the first day
of March. Full particulars as to require-
ments, etc., can be had on application to
Professor Wm. Trelease, director of the
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Mo.
) 4 inches. 50 cts. per 100
„„„„ -atM.SO. With - -"■■-
Securely packed. 500
$3.00 per 1000;
„. .. .tlioiit sets.
1000 rates. Ready for
2000 and
curely packea. ou
ediate'shipment. Addi
CHAS. BLACK, Hiehtstown, n.j
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 Baikst Stpoet, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Keg. Cable Address : DeForest Phila.
Price lists on application.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOW THE F1.0RIST'S £XCM JWGE
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i SEEDS I
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WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FREE BY POST.
TIGRIDIAS. TIGRIDIAS.
Tigridia Van Houtei per 100.... $3
" conchiflora -. 1 '*
FINE LARGE BULBS.
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte, Vt,
WEW WHITIWG MEWTinN TH^ FLORIST'S gyCMAN"''
Providence, R. I.
A Plucky Woman.
A fire occurred in the residence of
Florist Farquhar McRae on Smith St., on
Tuesday, November 21, and when the fire-
men arrived they found Mrs. McRae
bravely fighting the fire with a garden
hose. The fire started in the cellar among
some excelsior and worked its way into the
siding of the house. Mrs. McRae, with an
axe, chopped a hole in the side of the house
and held the flames in check until the arri-
val o£ the department. The chief states
but for the timely work of Mrs. McRae the
damage would have been great, as her hus-
band's large greenhouses and packing sheds
are situated near the house and would
have been in imminent danger. S.
RARE FLORIDA FLOWERS
For five years we have been
supplying the trade with Bulbs,
Plants and Seeds grown and
collected in this favored climate.
Our specialty is stock for the
mail trade, but we supply any-
thing from Florida. Our
trade list oilers many good new
things ; a copy was sent you a
short time ago. Have you read it f
Pike & Ellsworth, Jessamine, Florida
CYCAD ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA
Very heavy mnil plants, $3.00 per 100; 818.00
per 1000; S50.00 per 6000. Very large plants,
price on application.
QDinPD LILIES (HvmenocallisCarribfeiim,)
^•^bulbs 6 to 8 incfi clrc. ».00 per 100; $10.00
per 1000 ; $90.00 per 10,000. Write tor prices
on anything you want to
SOAR BROS., Lemon City, Dade Co. Fla.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PLftRL TUBEROSES
WE SELL niOSiODM IHW,
LILIUm HARRISII AND DUTCH BULBS.
Special low prices to Flo.ists and Dealers.
^WEBBER & DON,
Seed Merchants and Growers,
114 Chambers Street, - New Tork.
HENDERSON'S BULB CULTURE.
Special Culture directions lor over 200
varieties of Bulba. It has been compiled with
ureat care, and its iotormation is aoourate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 26 ots.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
KNIGHTSTOWM, IND.
I have been well pleased with the paper this "past
year, and it has certainly brought me a good many
dollars. I could not be without it.
JACOB FOREST.
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, tvom
four to six Indies circumference, tor
shipment early in December, at $9.00
per 1000. Orders accepted subject to
stock being unsold.
Sweet Pea ^^S,^^"
"We are headqufirters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
sejisou of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
IVI USHROOMS!
It is a payinc crop when erown under or upon (treen-
house benches and does not interfere with other
crops Wehave just received the thu-d importation of
FRESH EN6USHMI1LTRACK SPAWN
from the same maker whose spawn gave the best
resets in a competitive test. Samples on appllca-
tioij We offer It to large planters.SS.OOfor SOlhs.i
SS.OO for 100 lbs.; SJO for 1000 lbs.
HENRY A. DREER,
714 Ohosfnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.
BULBS AT YOUR OWN PRICE
A STERLING W
I NEW VEGETABLE I
FOR YOUR 1894 CATALOGUES.
Single and Double Tulips, named, mixed.
Extra Large Narcissus Polyanthus.
White Roman Hyacinths, extra size.
Narcissus, paper white and grandiflora.
Lilium Harrisii, 5-7, 7-9, 9-12.
Dutch Hyacinths, extra named varieties
double and single.
Will be sold by the 100, 500, or 1,000.
i)V~Iffo Reasonable Offer Refused. '9<i
Bedding Hyacinths, double and single^
mixed.
3 Coenties
NEW YORK,
TO THE TRADE
vnUSTA Prize-takor, per lb. $1.25.
I UHI A I U Splendid Market and table sort.
UCUf nllECII Best for Canning and
NeII ^Uttn Shipping, per lb. $1.25.
NEW EARLY CABBAGE fill
Try eitlier and. get a perfect crop.
J. BOLCIANO & SON,
28 South Calvert St., Baltimore, Md.
MRS. IHEUOOSIAB. SHEPHERD,
VENTURft-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA.
OFFERS:
Cosmos, White, at S5.00 per lb.; Pink. $6.00 per lb.;
Mixed. R50 per lb.
Calliopsls bnuceolata Graiiihflpra, flowers i
ill. across, 2oc. trade packet; C. Ijanceolata,
$;i.50 per lb.
Cacti, very choice mixed. large collection. 50c. per
1000 seeds.
Caniiaa, Crozy's, choice mixed, I
choice, $1,00 per lb.; "' ' " "
Carnot. $1.00 per lb.
Cyperus AlternifoliiiH, $1.50peroz.; $15 per lb
Sweet Peas— Apple Blossom, Cardinal. Mrs. Glad-
stone, red and white striped, 75c, per lb.; < 'ountess
of Radnor. Delight, Duchess of Edinburgh, Isa
EcUford. Mrs. Sankey, Orange Price, Primrose,
$1.00 per lb.; Queen of England, $1.!15 nor it,.,
Choice mixed, 50l-. per lb.
Sinilax, tn.SOperlh.
[poniea. Heavenly blue, $2.00
EniMienautlie Peniliilifloi
Golden Bells." $;i.0O ner oz.
Affupautlius Uinbel
5 per lb.;
. $7.50 per M lb.
I Pain
For Carnation Rust and Mildew on Roses FOSTITE takes the
cake. 25 lbs. $2.00. Joosten's Magazine Bellows, $3.50.
COPVRiaHTlBSSBY M B.fAXON OIX I
Electrotypes furnished free.
Write us for full particulars.
M. B. FAXON CO.. Seedsmen,
Saugus, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
California
50c. per c
alinvra. ■O
per 100 seeds.
jclis— Ig. fl. Giant I'eriection, iU weejta. euuiuc
mixed. $8.00 per lb.; 70c. per oz.; Purple, Red. Old
Rose, Flesh, Pink, White. 30c. oz.; $9.00 per lb.;
IK. fl. Dwarf, lavender blue. 80c. oz.; $9.00 per lb.
'anil New Tacsoniii '*Siitlierlandi," most
beautiful variety eversent out, $1.00 per 100 seeds;
pla
1.60c.
Mad. Crozy, $1.00 per 100; Ventura. $3.50 per
100; Starof '91, 60c. perdoz.; PresCarnot.lOc. each.
Zephyrautheg Alba, $1.00per:i00; $8.00 per 1000 ..
bulbs ; seeds. 50c. per oz. Easily
E FLORIST'S
EXCHANGE
The KBORISX'S EXCHANGEi
Foreign Notes.
Orchids. — A treatise on "Exotic Orchids
and their Culture," by M. Lucien Linden,
is now in the press. It will form a volume
of 800 pages, with numerous illustrations.
Chktsanthemctm Charles Davis.— This
.sport from Vivian Morel, which in the
Spring was at times spoken of as a golden
flowered form, is, at least in most cases, a
kind of rosy bronze, though occasionally
individual blooms may be met with in
which the yellow tint predominates. In
any case it is a good and distinct chrysan-
themum, which we shall doubtless see
grown for some years, as in habit of growth
it is a counterpart of the universally
popular Vivian Morel. Among the nu-
merous flowers of this last shown at the
Aquarium show its variable character was
very noticeable, for I observed several
blooms which in the dim light appeared to
be pure white (at all events they were
almost so), while others were to be seen in
which the flowers were of a much deeper
tint than usual. There is certainly a
greater difference between some forms of
Vivian Morel than there is between many
varieties that bear distinct names.— ion-
don. Oarden.
StASING CHEYSANTHEMnM FLOWERS.
— We noticed at the meeting of the Royal
Horticultural Society this year that chrys-
anthemum flowers were exhibited in a far
more pleasing way than is usually the
case. They were set off with fern and
other suitable foliage, the blooms, too
being cut with long stalks, so as to get
some of the natural leafage as a foil. We
want more of this style of showing flowers
at the regular chrysanthemum exhibitions,
and there are signs of improvement in this
respect. — London Oarden.
measure of success, know quite well
whether they should take the crown bud
or a terminal of the various varieties.
I referred to Queen of England and the
sports from it as one that the buds should
not be taken too early ; on the other hand,
the Japanese, Mrs. Falconer Jameson, must
be taken from a crown bud. We had sev-
eral plants of that variety this year, and I
well knew that to obtain large fine blooms,
one only should be allowed to develop on a
plant, and that in each case the center or
crown bud should be selected, but all our
buds were abortive except one this year,
and we had therefore to train up side-
growths, the result being that all the
flowers are worthless except the one which
was formed in August as a crown bud.
Another peculiarity of this variety is, that
to obtain flowers of the largest size, one
only should be suffered to remain on each
plant.
Another point not noticed is, the influ-
ence which the seasons have upon the
quality of the blooms. In some seasons
one particular variety will be of high-class
excellence almost everywhere, and other
varieties will be much below their usual
quality. This is a matter for the physiolo-
gist to study, but it is almost as mysteri-
ous as the variation of colors in certain
seasons.— Gardeners' Chronicle.
Chrysanthemum Growers' Terms.
The_ remarks on this sub,iect are very ap-
propriate at a time when growers are care-
ful to read, learn, and inwardly digest all
that is written about their favorite flower.
In the remarks there given I do not find
the flrst term used by the growers, namely,
the " crown " bud. How or when these
terms have been adopted I am unable to
say ; but when I constantly exhibited
chrysanthemums some twenty-five years
ago, neither of the terms were used.
The two terms are even now confusing
to those who have no practical knowledge
of the growth of the plants, and informa-
tion is constantly wanted about them from
visitors when the plants are in flower, but
it is easier to explain the difference between
the two terms by a practical illustration in
August and September than it is in No-
vember. For garden purposes, the term
crown " bud does very well, for it is the
centre or crown of a group of buds at the
end of the growth ; indeed, the term can
only be fully appreciated by those who
have a practical knowledge of '• taking "
the buds. There is the larger bud in the
form of a crown in the centre, and stand-
ing above all the others. [The true ter-
minal bud of the botanist.] The question
to be determined at this time is, whether
the centre bud shall be left or taken out ;
in some instances it is better to leave it and
remove the side buds with the finger nail;
in the case of another variety, the centre
bud is removed, and one of the side buds is
trained up to take its place, and this bud
to all intents becomes the terminal bud,
with a number of lateral buds clustering
around it ; but except that the two terms
are in general use, there is no reason why
terminal " should not apply to each.
The exhibitor who is successful at flower
shows, has learned by experience or from
other cultivators the date when the buds
of each individual variety should be taken,
and also whether it does better on a
crown" bud or upon a "terminal." For
instance, the Queen of England section
may require that the buds should not be
set before the third week in September,
but suppose that the crown bud is formed
in the first week of that month, it would
never do to "take "it, as not only would it
be too early for the exhibitions, but
such flowers as would be produced from
these early buds would be too full of petals
and lack altogether the symmetry of exhi-
bition blooms Asa general rule, the buds
underneath the crown bud are not flower
buds at all, but leaf buds ; if they were
flower buds they would not form termi-
nals. The grower takes out the flower bud
in the center, and removes all the other
buds or growths except two, his object In
,^ — leaving two is upon the principle of having
O'iwo strings to a bow, in case one should
crbreak; so in the case of these terminal
•^growths, one may be a failure, but as soon
p_4S it is seen that they are both good
growths, one of them should at once be re-
"inoved ; or if one is bad and the other good
;2=the bad one must go, of course. It is a very
—"Bim pie matter, and can easily be deter-
Ci^med. Exhibitors who have had any
Oshkosh, Wis.
As briefly mentioned in last issue, the
fourth annual chysanthemum show of
the Oshkosh Floral Club was held No-
vember 14 to 16 in the North Side
Turner Hall. The weather was rather
cold, but clear and not unpleasant. The
show was the best yet held, and a complete
success in every way. This society is now
under the entire control of the prominent
ladies of the city, who make it something
of a social affair at the same time, and
which adds much to its success. It is a
show for the people— admission only ten
cents, with music, evenings.
Such a society would probably not
answer in the larger cities, but here it has
proved the only way to succeed. The flor-
ists and gardeners tried to run a show alone
for years and always came out in debt.
Mrs. E. P. Sawyer, president of the so-
ciety (James Lewis, gardener), had the best
exhibits in the hall, nearly emptying her
splendid conservatories for the occasion,
the palms, chrysanthemum plants and
flowers easily beating all competitors.
Her plants would have been hard to beat
anywhere, especially those in Sinch pots,
which had from 28 to 45 splendid flowers
on each. The only objection to them is
that she persists in staking every stem,
giving the plants a somewhat made-up
appearance. Prominent among the plants
were : Ivory, L. Canning, Lincoln, Harry
May, O. P. Bassett, G. W. Childs, Vivian
Morel and Gold, also Etoile de Lyon (white
here). Waban was a grand plant, bat the
flowers will droop before the show is over.
The other exhibits, though fair, were not
equal to this lot. None of the new varie-
ties came out prominently as plants here,
but some of them were flue in the cut-
flower collections. The largest flower was
one of Niveus — ten inches in diameter —
beating anything shown at Chicago of that
variety. The Queen was very fine, L. C.
Madeira, Maud Dean, Newitt, and Pres
W. B. Smith, M. B. Spaulding, Emma
Hitzeroth, Ed. Hatch, Col. W B. Smith,
Golden Gate, Lincoln. Widener, Vivian
Morel, Golden Wedding, Domination and
Mrs. Langtry stood out prominently in all
the collections.
Palms, ferns and choice foliage plants in
groups were very finely shown— so ar-
ranged as to add much to the exhibition.
For specimen plant, Lewis flrst, with an
Adiantum Roenbeckii, five feet through,
and also for palms and ferns. John Nel-
son was first in ornamental foliage plants,
also tor a table of orchids and ferns.
The show of roses and carnations in a
room off the main hall was very fine. Nel-
son was first for roses, first for"carnatlons,
first for 25 blooms white, flrst for 25 blooms
pink. Mrs. Woods was flrst for 25 blooms
red.
Mr. Heentze, of Fond du Lac, exhibited a
very fine lot of roses, carnations and vio-
lets, not for competition, as he acted as
judge. The management awarded him a
special premium on his display. J. C.
Vaughan, of Chicago, acted as judge on
plants and chrysanthemums, but had to
leave the evening of the flrst day.
We have no loud kicking here under the
present management, which is one advan-
tage of the ladies controlling the show.
N.
Ottawa, 111.
At the recent meeting of the La Salle
Horticultural Society, A. W. Obb deliv-
ered an eloquent address, wherein he sets
forth the aims and objects of the Society.
C I- E 7V^ K X I S
Larea Flowering, In Variety,
Strong blooming plants, double and single,
home grown. Plenty of Jackmanii and Henryi.
Send for list. $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Cyclamen Persloum Splenden*, blooming
bulbs, $8.00 per 100.
Double Dalalee, Double White Snowflake,
Double Bed Longfellow, $1.00 per 100.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomingto
niTlHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S E
111.
ATTENTION
ORCHIDS.
ORCHIDS.
In great variety. Prices very low.
Send for list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
WHENWHITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
5,000 Dracsena Indivisa, 12 to 15 perioo
inches high, 2)^ in pots $5.00
Violets, Marie Louise, 2J^ in pots. . 2.00
" " Rooted Cuttings. 50
Begonia Superflorens rosea, 2% in
pots.. 5.00
Best "Winter flowering Begonia,
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
PANSIES.
Plants from finest strains of seed
ready after September 1st. Write
for our prices. Express prepaid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, ill.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHOT
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Stock plants cheap.
To make room.
strong and haalthy. $I.OO per dox.
Cash with order.
MRS.i.OVERBAUGH, Pleasant Lake, Mass.
CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS.
Ada Spaulding
Bride
Edward Hatch
Eva Hoyt
H. E. Widener
Hioka-Amold
Kioto
Mrs. R. Craig
Mrs. L. 0. Madeira
Mrs. Maria Simpson
Minnie Wanamaker
Margaret Jeffords
Mermaid
Tuxedo
At 35 cents per plant.
GlorioBum
H. Cannell
John Qoode
Lilian Bird
Louis Boehmer
La Parle de Sales
Mrs. Langtry
Mrs. Lay
Mary Wheeler
Bobert Bottomly
Violet Rose
At 15 cents per plant.
MRS. EUGENIA T. POVALL,
Booneville, Miss.
VHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHOE
PANSIES.^^
THE FINEST STRAEf AT
75c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.
JOHH McGOWAN. Orange, N. J.
SPECIAL • OFFER
FOR THE TRADE.
New Hardy White Piilk "HER MAJESTY,"
$1.20 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, strong: bushy plauts, $2.00 per 100:
$18.00 per 1000.
PANSIES, Giant Fancy Strain, 75 cents per
100 by mail ; $5.00 per 1000 by express.
C. EISEI^E & CO.,
11 and Jetrerson Streets, Fliiladelptaia, Pa.
WHEM WHITIWO MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHAWOi:
♦ CHBYSANTHEHUHS. ♦
Stock plants of Ivory, W. H. Lincoln, M.
Wanamaker, Ada Spaulding, H. Wid-
ener, at 3 for 35 cts.; 10 for $1.00 ; $8.00
per 100.
Kate Brown, Col. Wm. B. Smith, and
some more good new ones, at 35 cts. each.
Orders booked now for rooted cuttings of
Carnations and Chrysanthemums.
Ivory, A. Spaulding and Wanamaker by
the 1000 this year.
FRED BURKI, Wholesale Florist,
BBLLEVCE OBEENHOUSES,
ALLEGHANV CO.. - - PENN,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdan.r, Charity. Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding, Bcalimer. Eda
Prasa, Wanamaker, E. S. Hill, Tuisdo, etc,
IS ots. each; SI.20 per doz; $8. CO per lOO.
W. Hunneweii. E.Ladanbure. Kamoba, etc.
as els.
Orders booked now for the leading varie-
ties or Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums,
efo. cuttings.
SMILAX, $1.20 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WRTIWG MENTION THEFLOBIgrS EXCHAHGE
CflRTSlNTIIEMUMS
STOCK PLANTS.
15 Cents Each.
Bride of Roses Ij. Canning Mr. H.^annell
Bohemia
E. i^. Hill
Emily Dorner
Fred. Dorner
Geo. Savaae
H. E. Widene
Lord Eversley Prea't Hyde
Louis Boehmer Potter Palmer
Molly Bawn Violet Rose
Mrs. A. Hardy Waban
Mrs. G.W. Bullock Tosemite
Mabel Douglas John Lane
Mrs. I. W. Forsterman.
20 Cents Each.
CuUingfordii
Eda Prass
Ernst Asmus
E. Ladenburg
Geo. Daniels
Grandiflora
Gertie
Harry May
Ivory
L. B. Bird
Mrs. Whilldin
Mrs. I. Clarke
M. Wanamaker
Mermaid
NeviusT
Pat. Barry
Roslyn
Sunflower
T. C. Price
Vivian Morel
V. C. Vaughan
500,000 PANSIES
The Jennings Strain of Large
Flowering and Fancy Pansies,
The Leading Strain, The
Largest Sales.
For Winter blooming: or Spring: sales always
satisfactory. You want the best, you can get
better. Plants are ait grown in the field,
fine and stocky. Any size you want at
one price. '"^^^
Finest mixed, ail colors. Finest
Pure White, Largest Yellow, Dark
Eye, S6.00 per lOOO; $20.00 per
S.OOOi $35.00 per lO.OOO, by
Express.
Small plants of above vara, by mail 60cts. per
100. I can fill any order up to Jan. 1, 2,600 seed
of either Finest mixed, Pure White or Yellow,
$1.00 per packet. Cash with order.
B. B. JENNINGS,
Wholesale Pansy Orower,
L. B. 264-. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
WHEMWBmwO MEHTIOHTMt fLOBi»T'S «CHAWCE
WOODBURY, N. J.
\Ve like your paper very much, and
count it SECOND TO NONE.
J. C. Gibson.
Temple of Solomon
35 Cents Each.
Golden Weddinff Dr. Miindeviile Mra. H. Graves
Sun God Mra. W. Cutting: Mrs. A. Mantee
Good Gracious Imper'i Favorite E. HltzeroLh
E. W. Hatcli Mrs. Bayard Cutting
CASH TO ACCOMPANr ALL ORDERS.
49th Street and 1 st Avenue,
SOUTH BROOKLYN, N. Y
PRIZE WINNING STOCK
STANDARD CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
26os aa.; $2.00 a doz.
Mra. J. G. Whllldin
Mrs. J. N. Q-erard
Mrs. E. T). Adams
Mrs. L. C. Madeira
Roslyn (Prize at Chicago)
20o. ea,; $I.GO'a d
Fred Dorner
Lillian Russell
Jessica
Miss M, E. Simmons
L, CanniDK
Jno. H. White
ROOTED CUTTINGS FOR LATER DELIVERY.
Miss Kate Browu, the sensational early.
50 cents per doz.: $2.60 per 100. Jessica, Mrs.
L. C. Madeira, ^5 cents per doz.: fl.50 per 100.
Mrs. E. D. Adams, Ivorv, W. H, Lincoln,
Mrs. J. G. Whilldin. G. W. Childs, 50 cents per
doz.; $2.00 per 100.
For forcinir.
Lottie Eck
■ strong,
Blanclie Ferry, pink.
»rd» white with blue edge
3 inch pots, frame grown.
each order, or no attention will be paid them.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Go., Pa.
TThe^ Florist's Exghanqe.
Insertion will he given in this column
to all co7nmunicaUoiis free from animvs;
but the opinions expressed do not neccs
sarily reflect our own.
Judging Chrysanthemums.
Editor Wlcyrists' Exchange,:
I note at the eod of your report on In-
dianapolis Flower Show, page 983, com-
ments as regards the proper judging of
chrysanthemums, and regret to say that in
my opinion the present method of judging
and scheduling this most beautiful of
Autumn flowers is having a tendency to
destroy its artistic arrangement as well as
the interest of the public in exhibitions. Is
it any wonder our would-be patrons s-tay
away, or that those who pay their admis-
sion fee feel disappointed when asked, year
after year, to view a repetition of the same
varieties, with but few additions, and con
fined to set and rigid arrangement ? The
time was in this country, and still prevails
in England, when commercial growers,
gentlemen's gardeners and amateurs were
asked to take an interest in the arrange-
ment and judging of shows, displaying and
arranging the flowers in all their glorious
colors in such a manner as met their sev-
eral tastes and ideas. We then bad Japan-
ese, Chinese, anemone and pompons in a
multitude of forms and colors.and although
many might not meet the wants of all,
each had its friends and was not out of
place, and thus, by variety, enhanced the
value of the exhibitions. Now all is differ-
ent; we find the shows practically in the
hands of a few commercial growers, classi-
fications drawn to rigid lines, number of
blooms so great as to practically exclude
all others, andeverything without a"walk-
ing stick " stem or immense size being sac-
rificed, while foliage (seldom bandsome,
although at times a pleasing addition) is
now given as much or more attention than
the flowers. Were we to conform to the
strict interpretation of your correspond-
ent's remarlss that no novelty except an
idvance over existing varieties should
lave recognition, we would in a short time
ind our shows limited to a small number
f varieties, perhaps a dozen, stiffly ar-
mged, with a painful repetition and lack
f material to fill vacant space. As perfec-
on has been or is almost reached, why
not say that no variety shall be recognized
imless it has merit, as what may be useful
for one purpose might not be adapted for
another and should not be judged except
in its own proper sphere.
Committees of judges should be fairly
formed, without prejudice, and consist of
amateurs, gentlemen's gardeners and com-
mercial men, each having a fair represent-
ation, and thusconstituted would consider
the merits of a flower from all the different
standpoints. If societies desire public
patronage they must select judges as
above. Instead of wholly of commercial
growers, as at the recent New York show,
who can see a bloom with but one view in
sight— tJie money profit they can gain by
it.
Mr. E. A. Wood, of Boston, voices my
idea of the proper standard in his recent
paper. Much better choose something
chaste, beautiful and symmetrical than
the large, coarse things toward which we
are tending, unsuitable, in most instances,
for any use except the exhibition table.
Give us anything, no matter the size, shape
or stem, which has beauty and adaptabil-
ity, which is handsome or suitable for vase
decoration, or for a lady to wear without
making herself conspicuous or absurd, and
you will have the ideal flower of the pub-
lic.
Not until the bands of the narrow limits
to which we have been drifting are broken,
and the fleld is broadened, swept of jeal-
ousies and bickerings, and representation
given to all classes of exhibitors, will we
return to the prosperous days of the past,
when shows were things of grace and
beauty as well as profit to their promoters.
Orange, N. J. Thos. H. Spaulding.
Editor Florists' Exchange:
I think florists generally will agree with
your Indianapolis correspondent that far
too many inferior seedling chrysanthe-
mums are put upon the market, and the
sale of the same helped along by the recog-
nition they have received at the hands of
judges at our exhibitions. What is the
use of simply multiplying varieties ?
Surely we have ten times too many already,
and unless a new candidate is an improve-
ment over all others of its type, in some
particulars at least, it certainly should not
be certificated.
In regard to handsome foliage and hav-
ing the same well up to the flower, with
stiffness of stem, I would simply say they
are indispensable to a useful and first-class
flower. There seems to be quite a diver-
sity of opinion as to what constitutes a
good specimen bloom for exhibition. The
majority, however, strive to get the largest
blooms, regardless, to a great extent, of
all other considerations, such as beautiful
finish, handsome foliage, or even desirable
color, and with some few exceptions the
largest blooms carry off the honors.
To me it has always seemed a mistake
not to have more than one class, especially
at our large shows; in other words, some
provision should be made so that some of
our most beautiful, and, tor that, most
useful varieties would find a place where
they would not seem out of keeping with
their neighbors. What chance has Ivory,
or Ada Spaulding, or Mrs. Robert Craig,
or Domination in competition with others
twice their size ? Can't we have a class for
the useful and ideal blossoms as well as
for the large monstrosities ?
RoBT. Simpson.
Cromwell, Conn.
Editor Florhits' Exchange:
Your favor of November 31 at hand. The
arguments of S. A. H. are very good
and meet my approval in most every
respect. I may differ with him slightly in
regard to foliage being the most essential
point, as I understand it. He might have
ever so good foliage and stem, but if the
flower itself is deficient he would soon find
that it was unsalable, should he try to sell
it in competition with a flue bloom with
stiff stem but deflcient in foliage. I should
recommend judging by points, say 100 per
cent, and in a perfect flower we should
have 20 points for foliage; 20 points for
stem; 20 points for color; 10 points for
width; 10 points for depth; 20 points for
finish. E. ASiMUS.
West Hoboken, N. J.
EdiUir Florists'' Exchange:
In reply to your favor of November 21,
I do not propose to discuss the point of
judging chrysanthemums, but 1 believe
the proper place to comment, e is at the
top, as shape and color are the most im-
portant factors. Next come stem and foli-
age, for we must not look altogether at the
llorist's ideal cut flower varieties. For in-
stance, two varieties in particular certifi-
cated at New York show are new depart-
ures in color, while not really commercial
varieties. Each "will be quite an acquisi-
tion in large collections. 1 refer to the
variety named Pitcher & Manda, and the
hairy variety, Robert M. Grey.
EUGBNE DAILLEDOUZE.
Flatbush, N. Y.
Edit<yr Florists' Exchange :
Replying to your favor of the 21st inst.
we wish to state that there may be as many
different suggestions as individuals in
suggesting rules and regulations for judg-
ing. Our own opinion is that the only way
to judge is by points, taking 100 as the
standard and dividing the points as fol-
lows : Stem, 20 points ; foliage, 15 points ;
size of flower, 15 points; substance of
flower, 25 points ; color of flower, 25 points.
Pitcher & Manda.
Short Hills, N. J.
Worthy of Emulation.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
Last Spring the writer distributed
among the school children {those con
sidered by their teachers as in any way
showing a love for plants and flowers, and
being competent in a degree to care for
the beauties of God's creations), nearly
2,000 small plants of various kinds of chrys-
anthemums, to be grown by the children
and placed on exhibition, to cornpete for
prizes to the amount of $40, also offered by
the writer. The children did well with
the plants, considering the difficulties
under which many of these little ones
labored in caring for and producing the
plants seen at the exhibition hall, quite a
number of which were very well grown.
About 300 were put in competition. It
was a gala day for the children and their
parents, and the feature was generally
commended by the public ; besides, it
added not a little to the receipts of the
show.
In my opinion it would be to the in-
terest of the managers of chrysanthemum
shows to look well to this matter, and in
every way possible try to educate the chil-
dren in the love of flowers and in caring
for them.
I hope at our next show to do things far
better than this year, as experience points
to the step being one in the right direction.
Our exhibition was a financial success;
and taking into consideration that it was
the second show held by the Gardeners and
Florists' Club of Berkshire county the
result was very gratifying.
Pittsfleld, Mass. JOHN WHITE.
Some Questions and Answers on Car-
nation Culture.
Editor Florists' Exchange:
As I am receiving so many inquiries con-
cerning the results of certain experiments
noted in mv paper on carnations, read at
the Convention of the S. A. F. at St. Louis
this year, I take the liberty of answering
them through the medium of your valuable
paper.
Qv^estionl. — Doesthemethod of planting
under glass in June in the benches prove
better than to replant in September from
the fleld ?
Answer— The plants which I grew inside
are now bearing the largest and finest
flowers of any on my place, and the foliage
is stronger and better in every way. There
is only one detriment to this method of
planting, and that is some of the plants
will fail and an auxiliary stock should be
grown on another bench ; my loss of plants
inside during Summer was three per cent.
Question 2. — Is it advisable to construct
houses with movable sash so that the plants
could be uncovered and thereby be exposed
to the sun and rain ?
Answer— No. If the house is thoroughly
ventilated at the ridge and side;? the plants
will be better with the glass on and the
glass need not be shaded either. The house
in which chrysanthemums can be grown
will answer very well for carnations.
Question 3.— Which is preferable,
solid beds or benches ?
Answer — Benches by all means. Have
the bottoms made of narrow boards and
placed one inch apart to secure good
drainage. The soil cannot then be over-
watered. More than four Inches of soil
should not be used.
Question 4.— Have you tried short
span to the south style of house ?
Answer. — No, but I am watching Mr.
Ward's houses with much interest and can
report better on this subject after February
flrst next.
Question 5. — Are some varieties suited to
beUs better than benches and vice versa ?
Answer — I have never found a carnation
that would not do better in a bench than
in a bed. Some sorts require different soils
from others and every grower should flnd
out for himself what soils in his vicinity
will suit the different varieties.
Question 6. — What would you think
of using solid beds having air ducts con-
taining pipes to warm the soil ?
Answer — Don't do it. I believe the soil
from bench or bed should be removed every
year and the surroundings thoroughly
cleansed. Now when you come to remove
two or three feet of soil from a bed every
season it becomes very expensive. A bed
makes a good harbor for vermin and every-
thing noxious to the carnations.
Question 7.— Which of the new kinds
introduced in 1893 are proving good selling
and at the same time profltable sorts ?
Answer— As to this question I can only
answer for the vicinity of New York.
William Scott is doing by far the best
with me, yielding an abundance of bloom
two and one half inches in diameter on
stems fifteen inches long and are now
bringing three dollars per 100. Edna Craig
would be a remarkable flower, but it
tends to run streaked with me; but the re-
port from many growers is that it is doing
finely with them. There is no trouble to
sell all the bloom to be had of this sort.
Mme. Diaz Albertini is proving a late
bloomer. 1 have a bench of this sort grown
under glass all Summer that will be in
bloom for the holidays, and from ap-
pearances there will be a great many very
large flowers to cut at that time.
Floral Park, N. Y. C. H. ALLEN.
Kirkwood, Mo.
A very successful exhibition was held
here last week, the principal exbibitors
being amateurs in the vicinity. Several
professional florists also sent contribu-
tions, among them : Chas. Connon, Robert
F. Tesson, Lutber Armstrong and Michel
Plant and Bulb Co. The latter took first
premium for collection of cut chrysanthe-
mums on long stems; Mr. Armstrong being
second. Mr. Tesson was first and second
for roses; Luther Armstrong first for table
decoration ; a fine coUectiou of carnations
also came from Mr. Armstrong's place.
Alter the close of the show a grand ball
was enjoyed by the young people.
The Flower Language.
Mrs. Murray Hill— There was a time
when you called me a daisy, a sweet violet
and a lily of the valley.
Mr. Murray Hill — Yes, that was before
you began jawing me every night. Now
the only flower I wish you were is a " four
o'clock." That shuts up sometimes.—
Texas Siftings.
Macon, Ga.
At the flower show held here for the
benefit of the hospital, Mr. D. B. WOOD-
RUFF exhibited all his potted plants of
chrysanthemums, which were much ad-
mired.
Butte, Mont.
Mrs. D. J. Knox has added another
structure to the Inverness greenhouses a
carnation house, making a total of 20,000
feet of glass in thi- vicinity. On Novem-
ber 10 and 11 the houses opened to the pub-
lic for a chrysanthemum show — the first
fiower show iu Montana. About 1,000
chrysanthemum nlants were exhibited in
200 varieties.
While, owing to the low price of silver,
times are not so prosperous as we could
wish, and sales were not large, the attend-
ance was encouraging and much interest
was awakened, that gives promise of
larger sales in future. K.
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TORONTO FLOWER SHOW.
The fourth annual chrysanthemum show
held by the Gardeners and Florists' Asso-
ciation opened on November 21. It Was
Under the patronage of Lieutenant-govern-
or Kirkpatrick, and was considered in
manj- respects eqtlal to those given this
tear ih , sOme of the larger cities of the
States. Flowers were seht from New York,
Michigan; Ohio, New Jersey and other dis-
tant points. The Judges were Mr. Richard
Salter, of Salter Bros , Hochester, N. Y.,
and Mr. E. I. Mepsted, of Buffalo. A new
feature in the display which t3aused consid
erable comment was a vase eontainiug a
bunch of four artifically colored chrysan-
themums, two of them being pale green
and two of a mauve color. Excellent
music was furnished by Glionna's orches-
tra.
Some fine specimen plants were on exhi-
bition, the principal exhibitors in this
class being Col. Sweny, George Hollis, E.
Gore, Mrs. Palmer, Manton Bros., Spears
& Muston, and from the gardens of Cen-
tral Prison and Reservoir Park. Excellent
displays of single stem plants were also
JJade by W. J. Laing, A. Gilchrist and R.
Mearh^.
Callectiobs, of pritBulas Were sent by Col.
SWeny ahd MantOn Bros., and well-grown
^alms aiid ferns from Graiflger Bros.,
bpears & MUstou and A. Gilchrist ; cycla-
men from George Hollis and Manton
Bros., and orchids from the same firm and
W. J. Laing.
The collections of cut blooms were ex-
cellent. Among the principal prize-takers
in this class were John H. Dunlop, Nathan
Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. ; R. Mearns,
■^.- &''£P"^*> Manton Bros, and Wm. Scott,
or Buffalo.
The carnation exhibit was good, those of
H. Dale and J. H. Dunlop, Spears & Mus-
ton and Manton Bros, being very fine.
In the rose display Mr. Dunlop had
some excellent Perle, Bridesmaid, Woot-
ton, Sunset and American Belle. He was
first for best collection of roses, five of
each. Spears & Muston exhibited Mermet
in fine shape and H. Dale had some elegant
Bride and Hoste.
The executive committee, to whom so
much credit is due for the success of the
exhibition, was composed of Messrs J
Dunlop, C. Tidy, C. Arnold, George Vair,
S. B. Briggs, E. Mearns and G. Reeves.
THE PRIZE LIST.
OHtitSANTHElIUM PLANTS, ETC.
Twelve specimens, distinct varietiis- First,
Col. Sweny Bloor St.: second, Geo. Hollis
Davenport; third, Mrs. Palmer^ College ave
Four specimens, white-First, G. HoUis'
second, Mrs. Palmer; third, K. Gore "^"'"^'
Four specimens, pinlc— First, Central Prison-
second, K Gore; tliird, Kcservoir Park' ''"°'
Four specimens, yellow-First, Col' Swenv
second, Mrs. Palmer; third, B. Gure. "'"'•
■^Fourspecimeus, any other color--Pirst Mr<i
Palmer; second, Central Prison; third, R Gore'
Specimen white-First, E. Sore; second, Col'
Sweny; third, Manton Bros., Bglington.
.0®'"'^''??°. pink-First, Besei°voir Park
second, Central Prison; third, Col. Sweny.
Specimen yellow-First, Col. Sweny; second
Central Prison; tliird, Keservoir Park. ^™°°''
T>u^SS^^° ""y S*''S'" color-First, E. Mearns;
Specimen plant any varietv— Firs*- r^ni
Muston; fourth, Reservoir Park; fifth, K.
MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.
Twelve primulas-First. Col. Sweny; second,
Manton Bros.; third. Horticultural Gardens.
Si.-c palms, ten-inch pots— First, Manton Bros..'
second, Grainger Bros.
Six palms, eiirht-inch pots— First, Manton
Dros.l second, Grainger Bros.
Six palms, 8i.Y-iuch . pots— First, Grainger
Bros.; second, Manton Bros.
Fifty ferns, three-inoh pots— First, Spears &
Muston; second, A. Gilchrist; third, Manton
Twelve feras-First, Exhibition Park;secGnd,
W. J. Laing; third. Horticultural Gardens.
Six adlantums— First, Exhibition Park-
second, W. J, Laing. xx'it,
Si.v orchids-First, Exhibition Park; second.
Manton Bros,; third, \V. J. Laing.
.^®'^ cyclamen- First, Geo. Hollis; second,
Manton Bros.; third. W. Bacon, Orillii. '
Six callas- First, E. Mearns; second. T. H
Wright; third, Manton Bros. . ^ n.
CHBYSANTHEMtlMS, CUT BLOOM.
Twenty-flve distinct varieties. First J H
Dunlop; second, E. Mearns; third, N. Smith &
Son, Adrian, Mich,
Twelve distinct varieties— First, J. H Dun-
lop ; second, R. Mearns; third, N Smith & Son.
Six distinct varieties— First, N. Smith & Son-
second, J. H. Dunlop; third, K. Mearns.
Specimen. white-First, B. Suder, Toledo, 0.;
secoud, A. Gilchrist; third, J. H. Dunlop.
Specimen, pink— First, a. Mearns, second-
Manton Bros.; third, J, H. Dunlop.
Specimen, yellow-Hi-st, J. H. Dunlop; sec-
ond, Horticultural Gardens; third, Grainger
Specimen, any other color— First, E. Suder-
seoond. Horticultural Gardens; third, Gralng(
Twelve Japanese^-Fii-st, H.Mearns; second, J.
H. Dunlop; third, A. Gilchrist,
Twelve Chinese- E. Mearns,
Twelve blooms, new, of 1893-First, J. H.
Dunlop; second, Grainger Bros.
Five blooms, new, of 1893— J. H. Dunlop.
Best twelve cut sprays-First, A. Gilchrist-
second, H. Mearns; third, Mrs. PalmerT
Twelve blooms, white, in one vase-First, J.
S.„?t" n"S.' ?'"'°"'>' Grainger Bros.; third, Wm.
bcott, Buffalo.
Twelve blooms, pink, in one vase— First, J.
H. Dunlop; second, Wm. Scott; third, R
Mearns. '
Twelve blooms, yellow, in one vase— First. J.
H. Dunlop; second, Grainger Bros.; third,
Wm. Scott. '
Twelve bl^lms, any other color, in one vase
7^- ,^i i; ^- Dunlop; second, Wm. Scott;
third, E. Mearns.
Vase pompon blooms-First, R. Gore; secoud.
Mrs. Palmer; third, Manton Bros.
Los Angeles, Cal.
The Floral Festival Committee met here
on November 19 and decided to give a floral
festival in the Spring of 1894, which will
eclipse all its predecessors. Designs are
now being made for peculiar and unique
vehicles.
: SHADE trees!
L"
Large Peach Trees, Large Shrubbery. ^
wants. ^
♦
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Florists' Seeds. Bulbs and Requisites in Season.
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upon a.ppneal 1 Special prices quoted
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100,000 VERBENAS ™^ =«°i'=^st varieties
', . ..„ •^-"-•■-■-' •-•1. 1 iil^../, ,fj CULTIVATION
Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000
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NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
B-un
FLOBAL DESIOKS.
^1 desU'n fchrysantheraums), cross-
Gort
Ce^?rJ,P^Kft1?i7d%1s T^'a^Jr' ''"''""'
pa'i're?rrh];f:'5i^j,-p.s,';f' ''""''■ »'-•
To^oto Su^nS: "'"• °* ''''-^- ®"'"'™'-
Z?!?. !P??'™™s, new, of 1893-First, A. Gil-
christ; second, R.'Mear'i
ity-Hve plants
six-inch pots— First,
-...,.. uj,-,,vc (jittiiLs iQ six-incn nots— Firtit
te.?tti^d':S's°w'=e''nV^"^= -™"'^' ^-'-
Twenty-live plants, single stem, single
flower, five-inch pots-First, Horticultunil
l™i';'gyfpri "• '"'"'''■■ 'Wrd,Graingi'^
-First'" A'^'rnfi'^^*''"'' ^'"Si" "o^™"-. yellow
Gardlns-^'hi,S w 1^'' S'^'=o°<3' Horticultural
vjaraens, tbirn, R. Mearns.
Ff?!? f^^''tf;.fnis\estem, single flower, white-
Mant'onVos. "'"■"'= ''"''°''' «■ Mearns; third,
Six pliints, single stem, single flower oink -
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otf r /rr-^^Ffi^r H^J?SullL"i?,'fG«?S leT
ond, E. Mearns; third, Manton Bros
Group of chrysanthemums and foliao-e nlants
J^^.*"??? .f ™ .eftecfr-First, Manton bJos!; sec!
ond H„.,- '',» °V~S"'^'' Manton Br(
ond. Horticultural Gardens; third
Laing; fourth, iars. Palmer.
W. J.
Fil'^i- ^- i Laing second, Manton Bros
third, Wm. Scott.
Funeral design (chrysanthemums), wreath—
C J 'r"d ^^''^'^'■"°<'' second, Wm. Scott] third.
Best arranged basket (any flowers)- First.
Gramger Bros.; secjnd, W, J. Laing; third, c!
Best decorated mantel— First, Grainn-er Bros •
second, W. J. Laing; third, Manton Bros.
CARNATIONS.
Twelve wliite-First, H. Dale, Brampton;
second, J. H. Dunlop; third. Spears & Muston.
Twelve red-First, Wm. Scott ; second, J. H.
Dunlop; third, W. J. Laing.
Twelve pink-First, Spears & Muston; sec-
ond, H. Dale; third, A. Gilchrist.
Twelve fancy-First, H. Dale; second, J. H
Dunlop; third, Manton Bros. < ■>■ o.-
100 blooms, any varieties-First, Spears &
Bros ' ^^°°°'^' J- H. Dunlop ; third, Manton
The prizes for roses, of all the best varie-
ties in commerce, were pretty evenly di-
vided between J. H. Dunlop, H. Dale and
bpears & IVIuston in the order named.
VIOLETS.
Bunch aftydouble-Flrst, H.Dale; second
Spears & Muston; third, Grainger Bros.
Bunch, fifty single-First, A. Gilchrist ; sec-
ond. Spears & Muston.
CERTIFICATES.
Certificates of merit were awarded to
Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N
J., for seedling chrysanthemums Miss E
H. Kingsley, No. 331, Pitcher & Manda :
to Messrs. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian
Mich., for Oriana and J. A. Pettigrew; to
Mrs. E. Suder, Toledo, Ohio, for No. 101
Sliver cup for the best seedling of 1893
shown was awarded to Messrs, E. G. Hill
,,u ,,■' R'cbmond. Ind., for their seedlings
Ohalienge and Eugene Dailledouze, For
new seedling carnations Messrs, Spears &
Muston, of Deer Park, received certiflcates
for two unnamed varieties, white and yel-
low, variegated yellow, and Messrs, Man-
ton Bros, one yellow and dark red, all very
fine. ■'
';iMUTU4Ljr£]END;;
It is sure to be a prize winner and a leading-
variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1893.
Orders booked now for IMarch delivery. 50 cents each ; $4.00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please.
"■^ MANN BROS., Randolph, Mass.
The best eolleelion of the newest and most profitable
COMMERCIAL ^- CARNATIOJVS
can be found at the model range of Carnation Houses at
<^^ i-JEi^rvi^, !__ |_
Wait for our price list before placing your orders.
Remember our stock is WARRANTED.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, I, I.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EllCHAWGF
ROSES-HYBRID PERPETUAL
Strong, two year field-grown. Much superior to Imported
stock, finely rooted and well ripened. Leading varieties.
GEN. JACQUEMINOT,
MARSHALL P. WILDER,
MAGNA CHARTA,
PRINCE C. DE ROHAN,
ANNA DE DIESBACH,
ULRICH BRUNNER,
MRS. J. LAING,
ALFRED COLOMB,
PAUL NEYRON,
BARON BONSTETTIN
EUGENE FURST
FRANCOIS LEVET.
Tweaty other varieties in smaller quantities
$10.00 per lOO; Sgo.OO per lOOO.
Full assortment Moss and Hardy Climbers.
Large list Shrubs, Hardy Plants, Climbing Vines
Greenhouse Plants, Bulbs, Etc.
THE STORRS & HARRISOJV CO.,
Mention this paper. PaiMeSVllle, Ollio .
The Florist's Exchange.
= SPECIAL LIST OF GOODS
-FOT^ T^SL^l-
HOL-IDKY •»• TRMDe.
GUARANTEED
DELAWARE HOLLY.
GUARANTEED
Every case GUARANTEED first quality
(16 cubic feet), K5.00 per case;
Well berried and green, either long or short branches.
5 cases, |!22.50. Prices for larger lots on application
Full size cases
20 00
15 00
10 00
5 00
3.00 ; per
ENGLISH MISTLETOE.
Will arrive about the 15tli of December
5 Cases, 110 lbs. each *i? VV
1 " 110 ■'
1 " 50 "
1 " 35 '
1 " 13" •'
liYCOPODIUM, (Bouquet Green).
Nothing but perfect greens sent out. Price per
barrel (30 lbs.) net, $3.50. Special prices for larger lots.
LAUREL.
Fresh out, ready December 10. Per barrel
case (16 cubic feet), $5.00.
PALM LEAVES, ETC.
Sae-o or Cycas— Fresh and Green, always
^^ fnswck 50c.; 75c. -,$1.00 each
Dried leaves, for decorating, per dozen. . . . .ft uu
Prepared,. . . .50c.; 75c.; $1.00 and $1.50 per pair.
Pan Palms— Verv useful for decorating.
Leaves .per doz. $1.00; 100, $4.00; 1000, $30.
Plants, without roots, about 3 ft. high per «ioz
$3.00; 100, $20; 4 ft. high, doz., $4.00; 100, $^S.
Cabbage Palms— 5 to 7 feet high.
Leives per doz., $2.00; per 100, J25.
Plants, without roots, " 30.00; each, $3.00
^ Vild Smilax, To order only, about 40 lbs. per case $.8
Per bbl ■ ■ • **•""
norida or Spanish Moss— For decorating.
Natural • • • • • • •Pf,"'' *" ^
Natural per bbl. of 25 lbs. .2 50
Natural fi^e bbls ..10 00
Sea Moss. _ , _„
Dyed Red or Green per doz. . 1 50
Natural . . 1 ^i)
Sphagnum Moss. „, ^ ., „_
Per bbl (per 10 bbl. lots at 85c) 1 25
Bach.
30 to $1 00
75 to 1 50
50 to 1 50
40 to 1 00
1 00
50
1 00
1 00
18 00
9 00
1 00
Southern Pines. .. „„
3 to 5 ft. high per doz. .$3.00 to $9.00
NOTE— The foregoiug- goods being perishable, it must he
distinctly UBderstood that we do not assume any responsi-
bifity for delays or damage that may occur while in transit.
Pleale state date and route-rail, steamer or express-y.m
desire goods shipped.
METAL MEMORIAL WREATHS.
In Imitation of Natural Foliage and Flowers.
We have a large assortment of Metal Wreaths,
Crosses, etc., comprising many beautiful designs,
varying in prices and styles, which, for want ot
space we are unable to describe in this hat.
If parties sending orders will state quantities and
about the prices they wish to pay for the various
sorts, we will endeavor to make a selection that will
be satisfactory.
CHOICE WREATHS,
Roses on Ivy leaves, varying from §
Cluster of Roses on Mixed foliage.
Assorted Flowers on Mixed foliage.
Roses andForget-me-nots, white fohage
Forget-me-nots, on green foliage 20 to 1 <J5
Very fine French Wreaths, Green and
White Foliage, assorted Flowers,
including Forget-me-nots, Roses. 1 00 to 3 00
ANCHORS.
White or Green foliage, festooned with
Forget-me-nots, Roses, etc 75 to 4 5i)
CROSSES.
Green or White foliage, trimmed with
Forget-me-nots, varying from. . . . 50 to 1 00
Green or White foliage, trimmed with
Roses, varying from 75 to 3 50
CYCAS PALM LEAF DESIGNS.
2 Leaves with Bunch of Roses $1 25 to $2 50
3 or moreLeaves of Roses, varying from 2 50 to 3 50
IMMORTELLES.
Yellow, natural, per bunch, 20 cts. ; per doz.
$3 25 ; per 100 bunches $14 0"
White, Purple, Cardinal, Scarlet, Light or
Dark Blue, Black, Pink, Crimson, Old
Gold, Green, Orange, Yellow Spotted,
English Red or Rose, per bunch, 30 cts.;
per doz., $3.75; per 100 bunches 19 00
Loose Immortelles-(By weight). German
Purple or White, per kilo (equal to 10
bunches)
All Colors, mixed, per pound
Acroclinium or Daisies, rofeum rose and
album, white, per 100, 20 cts.; per 1000..
Amobium alatum grandiflora, with buds and
long stems, per pound , 60 cts. ; Colored,
per 100, 15 cts.; per 1000
Butterflies, made of silk, small, per doz. 65
cts.; per 100, $5.00. Large, per doz.,
75 cts.: per 100 5 00
CAPE FLOWERS, extra choice, pure
white, per pound, 45c., 75c. and $1.00.
Price on Case Jjots upon Application.
Dyed colors, per pound, $2.00; per 10
pounds
Edelweiss, Leotopodium, pressed flowers, per
100, $1.00 ; per 1000 8 0"
Fairy Flowers (Milkweed Ball), pure white,
per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $8.00. Colored,
per 100, $1.50 ; per 1000 12 00
Helichrysum monstrosura, prime picked flow-
ers, white or natural colors, per lb., 75
cts. ; per 10 pounds, $6.00. Dyed colors,
per lb., $1.00 ; per 10 lbs
Rodanthe Maculata, with buds and long stems,
rose or white, per 100, 30 cts.; per 1000.
Moss— Bundles. Natural, per doz., 90 cts;
per gross, $9.00 ; per 1000, $50.00. Dark
Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, per
doz., 90 cts.; per gross, $9.00; per 1000,
$55 00. Silk— Black or Brown and Dark
Green, per doz., $1.35 ; per gross, $13.00.
Dark Green— Loose Bundles, per lb., 30
cts.; per 10 lbs ^5"
Pampas plumes— Pure white and bushy.
34-30 in. long, per doz., 60 cts.; per 100..
26-36 in. long, " $1.00: " •■
Colored, 1st size. " 1.50; ' ■■
Apply for special quotations on large quantities.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.
Mixed, all kinds 75 cts. per lb.
Per Per Per
Jlh.
Bromus Brizaeformis, natural. . .$0 20
Sun bleached 30
Bleached white 50
Dyed colors 50
Briza Maxima, natural 25
Sun bleached 30
Bleached white 60
Dyed colors 60
Media, natural 20
Dyed colors 40
Stipa Penata, Feather Grass,
natural white 40
Dyed colors "0
SeaOats, TJniolapaniculata,nat'l
Colored
HARTFORD FERNS, per doz. packages,
$3.00 ; per 100 packages koAn'*
Maiden Hair Ferns, per doz. packages, $3.00 ;
per 100 packages ■^
FANCY METAL BASKETS.
Gold, Silver or Colored, 40c., 50c., 60c., i
.25 each.
FANCY GRASS BOUQUETS.
Made of Pampas, Dried and Dyed Grasses.
No. 0, 8 inches high doz. $1.00; 100, $8.00
No. 1, 10 •■ " ■" ™
No. 2, 15
No. 3. 18
4 00
7 00
10 00
lb.
10 lbs.
:) 4(1
$3 50
,50
4 00
85
7 50
7.-I
6 00
40
3 50
45
4 00
1 00
7 50
1 00
7 50
;,5
3 50
75
6 00
1 00
15
30
1 20
00
12,00
2.00 " 15.<I0
3.00 " 22.00
Larger sizes to order.
IMMORTELLE WREATHS.
Each, $0.20 .35 ,
Yellow Plain.
; 4 5 0 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 li W
) .35 .40 .50 .60 .70 .80 .00 1.00 1.10 1.60 1.80 2.00
White Plain.
4B
5B
61t
7Q SB
Each, S0.45 .60 .70 .80 l.tO 1-20
IMPORTED MOSS WREATHS.
Round, Light or Dark Green (without flowers.)
10 in.; per doz $1.25116 in.; per doz $2.50
13 ..' *^ .' 1.50 1 18 " " 3.00
14 " " 2.00 1
Oval, Light or Dark Green.
13 in.- per doz $1.50 1 16 in.; per doz.
U '• '■ 2.00 20 "
$3.00
4.00
MOSS CROSSES.
14 in. doz. $1.50 | 18 in. doz. $3.50 1 23 in. doz. $3.50
EASELS.
For liolding Metal Wreaths
GILDED—
18 inch— each.
22 ■' — " .
U " - ■' '.'.. 50
Per dozen 3 25
2 50
3 50
4 50
BLACK-
IS inch— each $0 20
33 " — " .... 35
26 " — " .... 30
40
Per dozen.
3 35
3 35
4 00
JARDINIERES.
Varying in prices from $1.00 to $4.00 each,
No. 58-7 in. $2. 8 in. $2.25. 9 iu. $3.50
IRON BOUQUET HOLDERS.
Tulip shape, $3.00, $2.50, $3.00
per dozen ; Lily shape, $3.50,
$3.00 per dozen.
Boston Florist Letters, pin fast-
ener with each letter. Block, 1^
and 2 inch, $2.00 per 100. New
Script Letter, $4.00 per 100.
Krick's Patent Immortelle Letters
2 in. $3.00 per 100; 2J^ in., $3.50
per 100.
Brass Letters, for Metal Designs,
separate or set up in words on
wires ready for use. $4.00 a 100.
3 or more Leaves of Roses, varying from ^ 50 to d ao $1.^0 eacn.
F. E. McAllister, 22 dey street, new york.
Phej F'LORrsx's Exchange.
PsdUsylValiia's Carnation Belt.
A pleasant tour atiioiig the carnationists
of Cnester County a few days since con-
vinced us tlie crops could not be more pro-
mising tlian now, nor plants health-
ier! a good market is all that is needed,
although the demand has been very fair
and must Improve.
Wjt.. SWAi'NB grows the largest assort-
ment toi: cropping, devoting but little time
to tybridiiing. The following ai-e among
his best varieties : Pride of Kennett, best
tjtimson ; Tidal Wave, good ; Glrace Wil-
Aei-j the most profitable pink yet raised ;
Edna Craig does not do much yet, better
bethaps latet; Wm, Scott, undoubtedly
the finest of its class ; Orange Blossom,
white, suffused .with pink, a charming
flower; Ptlritan, Lambgrn and Liziiie Mc-
Gtowan, best whites ; Girace ilarling does
not stand well, not a profltable Variety ;
western Pride does not do well in the
field; Robert Craig, syn. Garfield, good
scarlet ; Thos. CartTedge, deep pink, noth-
ing better on the market, sells at sight ;
Blizzard ranks next to Buttercup in vel-
IpWs followed by Golden Triumph ; New
Jer^jr, fine large red, there is a place for
it ; Portia still holds first place among
scarlets. A seedling from Blizzard is very
proniising. Mr. Swayne is experimenting
With the culture of mushrooms and has
bfeen tery successful, this will doubtless
form an impdrtant branch of variods in-
dustries carried On out here.
Edw. Swayne is the fortunate raiser of
those exquisite varieties : Sweet Brier, a
charming blushing blonde, with Ophelia,
her companion, a beauty of darker tint
and a powerful rival for attention ; the
demure but fragrant and prolific Aurora ;
these head the list of favorites, and deserv-
edly so. The two first named are planted
wide to give them every advantage that
debutantes should have. Mr. Swayne con-
siders the following list embraces twelve
most popular because well proven varie-
, ties: Wm. Scott, Edna Craig, Daybreak,
Aurora, Thos. Cartledge, is best pink, it
being preferred to Tidal Wave, having no
centre and color more decided ; Puritan,
Mrs. Fisher, Lizzie McGowan, Lamborn,
whites; Robert Craig or Emily Pierson,
scarlet ; and Buttercup, yellow.
We noticed the surplus stock of field
grown plants standing in paper pots wait-
ing customers ; in the meantime blooms
are picked and sold, a good idea certainly.
Violet Lady Campbell is to dethrone Marie
Louise in the opinion of Mr. Swayne. A
batch of 9,000 field cuttings of Mrs. Fisher
looked lovely.
J. H. LadlbY & Son grow successfully
Daybreak, Aurora, Thos. Cartledge, Lam-
born, and Angelus which should be named
Wild Rose owing to its floriferous quali-
ties. Buttercupj partially disbudded, is
doing splendidly, showing an immense
crop.
C. J. PeUNOCK has from a batch of 400
seedlings one numbered 119, which he con-
siders the finest scarlet yet produced. The
bloom is of a lighter shade than Portia,
is deeply and finely serrated and fringed,
borne on a long stilt, straight stem; erect
grower. Mr. Pennock selects for a general
outflower business the following twelve
varieties : Anna Webb or Crimson Cor-
onet, the latter preferred, being stifler and
better shipper, but not so large a flower
as the former ; Thos. Cartledge, much pre-
ferred to Tidal Wave, Emily Pierson,
best scarlet; Puritan, Lizzie McGowan,
Mrs. Fisher, whites ; Wm. Scott, Edna
Craig, pinks, the latter requires disbud-
ding; Angelus, rosy pink. Pearl, white
ground, suffused with pink, clouded
throughout, frequently pure white, very
similar to Orange Blossom; Buttercup
is his best yellow.
W. R. Shelmirb well deserves the so-
briquet of the "Buttercup King," for
here is to be seen a grand lot of that
beautiful carnation. Here, also, we found
Stanley, sent out last season for the first
time, and which met with such success.
"Lamborn is considered the best white ;
Angelus most prolific pink ; Grace Wilder
its companion. W. F. Dreer does best dis-
budded, is late, but strong and very free ;
Edna Craig does not do well here. Of a
batch of seedlings Nos. 408, crimson, very
deep and full ; 976, pure yellow, improve-
ment on Golden Gate; 564, rose flaked
with scarlet ; 583, brilliant scarlet, brighter
than Portia ; Purple Gem, habit of Grace
Wilder, color very distinct, are among
the best.
The following is Mr. Shelmlre's list of
twelve best kinds for all-round purposes:
Lamborn, Grace Wilder, Tidal Wave,
Portia, Angelus, Buttercup, Daybreak,
Chester Pride, Anna Webb, Stanley, Thos.
Cartledge and Edelweiss.
Mr. Shelmire also intends launching out
into the seed trade, and has erected a
handsome store with olBce for that pur-
pose.
Mrs. CHAS. T. Stabb is very successful
with Buttercup, Grace Wilder, Lizzie
McGowan, Fred Creighton and Portia.
Among new varieties we noticed Lois C.
Haettel, showing creamy white at time of
opening, pure white when full, large
flower, heavily fringed, borne on strong
stem, scented, very floriferous, strong,
healthy grower, and does not require dis-
budding. Hawaii, yellow, flaked with car-
mine; large flower, borne on long, stiff
stems ; does not burst caly.x and is of free
habit. The plants are all healthy.
Harry Bailey makes violets a spec
ialty, and does them well, as does also E
W. Skelton. ■
Chambees Bros, have flne crop of But
tercup, with other leading kinds.
W. MoiT.
200
Riverton, N. J.
HENRY A. Dreeb has just completed a
cold storage shed, which is unique in it-
self, and is, without doubt, the flnest yet
constructed in this country. It is 150 feet
long by 35 feet wide, built partially under-
ground, solid stone walls, shingle roof, with
sash here and there to admit light, banked
and sodded around the outsides. The in-
terior is filled with budded roses, aspara-
gus, herbaceous plants, vines, etc., so that
orders for such stock can be filled through-
out the Winter without trouble; also lilies
in quantity, among which are some
grand Auratums, very fine plump bulbs,
that are selling fast to florists, who are
forcing them for blooming during the
holidays. Visitor.
ETEBtY KIvORIST OUGHT TO
IKSVRE; His Cil^ASS AGAINST
HAIt,.
For particulars address
JOHN «. ESIiER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J.
FICUS = ELASTICA.
Fine stock of strong plants from 13-in. to
23-in. high, at S4-.00 to $9.00 per doz.
JOHN THUMANN,
W^eeliawken P. O., Town of Union, N. J.,
or 353 VV. 33d St., N. Y. City.
AUF0R$a.00fo.b.
50 Saw Palmelfo Leaves, lO Saw Pal-
metto Crowns, lO Long Leaf Pines, lO Till-
andsias. some Magnolia Foliage, Wild Smllax,
and Spanish Moss.
Double qiiaatity of each for $5.00, Cash with
order. Write for price list.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
BAGS GREEN ROCK MOSS
At 75 cents per bag.
1000 lbs. NO. I BOUQUET GREEN
At 5 cents per lb.
Gel; my price on Christmas Trees. State
size and number wanted.
MUBPHT & CO., Saianac Lake, N. T.
KEEP YOUR 9 ON US
TiS? TT^'^A 4'"i.:il'S?J^° P'^<"' 5'""'' orders for
HOLIDAY STOCK. BOUQUET GREEN
S?i?l'S.^*'y .o". ''^P'^-, Special low rates on all
BULBS still m stock to clean out. Get our
estimate on your wants.
OOOD STOCK AT TAIK PKIGES.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
Must Go_^^
Latania Borbonica Palm, 7-inch pots,
flne plants, $1.50 each : $16.00 per dozen.
ANNAP'OI.IS, MD.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
24 FINE PALMS for $|0.oo
1 dozen Chamserops Bxcelsa Pnlms, three
to four feet bigli, 6 to 10 chnraoteristio
leaves, and 1 dozen Dion Bdulis Palms, flne
plants, all for $10.00. One plant of each as
sample, for $1,00. Wild Smilax Palm
Leaves, etc., now ready. Send for Cata-
logue.
CALDWELL, "The Woodsman,"
EVEUGUEEN, Ala.
M THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PAI.MS, DRAC^SNAS
And other decorsitive plants at panic prices,
rf you want good and cheap plants send for my
New Autumn 'Wholesale Price List,
Then send in your orders and get a bargain in
plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Gardens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES
AndCAIiLA LILY BULBS. Surplus stocks
of Yellow Globe and Flat Uanvers ONION
SEED, S.UILAX, COBVEA, Etc. Collectors
of and Dealers iu allkindsofPaciac Coast Seeds
Pritchardia, Phteiiixand other PALM Seeds
inlargeorsmalllotsatlowriites. A DSTRALIAN
and JAPANESE Seedsof all kinds, collected by
our own aKents and supplied fresh as soon as re-
ceived. Write for quotations to Seed Dept.,
GERMAIN FRUIT CO., Los Angeles, Cal.
GROWERS, PLEASE NOTE!
We are now getting up a time saver
and money maker in the lorm of a
GROWERS' CONSIGNMENT
REGORD BOOK.
and would be pleased to send samples
and prices to all interested. No handier
or more practical way of keeping track
of the stock you send to market has ever
been devised, and the quantity of orders
we are receiving enable us to furnish
them very cheap. Send for sample to
4. T. De La Mare Pig. and Pub. Co., Ltd.
170 FCI-TON ST., NEW YORK.
fir^claS'^HnrTv" ♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦T Hol.y, Pine and Cedar
nrst-CIass HUl-i-Y ; =^— — — — =— ^.^— ^_— branches, S5 per case-
good green plenty f f /^ f f ^ Ts case lots, «14.25, 5
ofbernes-AlsoPine ■— | III I \/ case lots, S33.50. Mis-
and Cedar branches. ■ I I f I I \ tictoe, S5.oo per bbl.
J-^- P^?P'^?i^ *feet, S5.00 per case.
Marion Sta., Md. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<:; Freight paid.
KtELLOEJ « HELLOES
Connect me with the KAI.L, XRADE.
BOUQUET GREEN, CUT FERNS, SPHAGNUM MOSS.
Write for prices if you mean business. I can sell you..
H. E. HARTFORD, 18 Ghapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.
SIEBRECHT & WADLEY,
ROSE HILL NURSERY, NEW ROGHELLE, N. Y.
SPECIAL OFFER OF DECORATIVE PLANTS
Palms from i foot to lo feet, in all leading varieties.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIIIIES.
Big stock Asparagus plumosa, 4 inch pots, splendid plants.
Dracaenas, in 20 best colored varieties, all sizes.
FRESH DRAC£NA CANES for propagating.
ORCHIDS and FERNS in great quantities.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
EVERGREEN
CUT FERNS
Especially for Tlorists' Use,
FANCY. DAGGER. $>'25 pcF THousand Ferns.
IN LOTS of 5,000 and UP WA RDS, $1 per 1,000. Femsfurnialied the rear
round. Special attention given to supplying tnewtiolesule trade.
en, ¥1.00 per barrel or six barrels for
L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.
City Stand durinp; tlxe Holidays : 47tli St. and Lexington Ave., NETV YORK.
It is conceded that the successful delivery of perishable
stock in the best condition exactly when demand is active
is secured only as the result of considerable experience
and close study of all the controlling conditions. During
the past ten years we have studied these conditions and
have had the experience. We have faith that we can sup-
ply "first class stock on time," and to prove our faith by
our works on all orders given us in season, we will guar-
antee arrival or no pay. '
We attempt no competition in price with stock which
has never yet arrived, or arrived after Xmas. "A case of
Holly in front of the store is worth four (4) on the cars."
Price, f.o.b. cars N. Y. City, per case, well packed, $5.00.
J. C. VAUGHAN, 26 Barclay St., New York.
The Klorist's Exchange.
Exclusively a Trade Paper.
pOBLliHlD ETBET SATUBDAT BI
A. T. De Mm Printing asi Fulilishing Co, Lti,
170 FULTOH STREET, NEW YORK.
per Inchi
on lonir
AdTertlslnn Rates, Sl.OO per Inch, each
insertion. DiBcoantB — ■"""■
term contracts
Subscrlptlpn Price, SI. <XO per year, S2.00
iription Price, SI .OO per yeari »a.
Foreiicn Countries in i»oBtal Union,
payable in ad
Moke Checks and Money Orders payable to
A. T. De La Mare Pig. and Pub. Co. Ltd.
BnUredat NewYork Pout omceas SecondClaasMatler
To Advertisers.
We cannot guarantee the insertion of any
advertisement received after Thursday niglit.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Asparagus— Paee 7. col, 3, 4.
Azalen-Title Page; p. U. col. 3, i.
Begonia-Page 10. col. 1, 3. , o „ i ..m
Hooks, Magazines, etc.-Page 2, col. 2; p. 4. col.
4; p. 7, col. 2i p. 13. col. 3, 4. , „ ,, , o , i.
— -- ■ " - ........ page; p. 2. col. 1,2,3,4;
!tc.-Page II, col. 3. 4; p.
CnrnaVion-P'aKe's' OOK 3; p. 5, col. 3. 4; p. 14, col. 3,
4; p. 16, col. 3, 4. „ , .. , ,p i ,
Ohrysantheinunis-Page 3, col. 3, 4; p. 16, ool. 1.
(linerarla-Page 10. col. 1, 2; p. 16, col. 4.
Clerodendron-Page 10, col. 1.
SS't^PlVwIfs-pfge 12. ool. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 13, col. 1. 3, 4.
Cyclamen- Page 5. cot. 3. 4.
Daisy— Page 16. col. 4. n , o c
Decorative Goods-Title page; p. 2. col. 3; p. 6,
col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 7, 2, 3. 4l p. 16. col. 1, 2. 3, 4.
Decorative Plants, (Palois. F.erns, etc.)-
TltlB page; p. 7. col. 2. 3, 4; p. 10, col. 1; p. 16. col. 2.
Fertilizers-Page 11, col. 1.
plorlsts' lietters— Page 11, col. 3, 4. ,,„,,.
Florists' Miipplios-Title page; p. 6. col. 1,2,3,4,
p. 11. col. 2, 3, 4; p. 12, ool. 1, 2. 3, 4; p. 13, col. 1; p. 16.
col. 1. 2, 3.
Flo
GeuiHta— Page 14,' col. 3, 4.
-Page U.
1.15,
-Pagel5. col.2, 3. 4.'
Hydrangea- Page 10. col. 1.
Illustrations— Page 11, col. 2. 3.
ubatpr- Pag^ }^'^°^^^;
Landscape ''GaVdenevV^PaEe 13, col. ..
Vliscellaneous Stock-Page 3. col. 4; p. 10, col. 1,
2; p. 16, col. 3, 4.
Moss— Page 7. col. 3. 4. . , ,
Mushroom— Page 2, col. 4; p. 5, col. 4.
Mursery Stock-Pages col, 3,4.
Orchids— Title Page; p. 3, col. .1; p. 7, col. 3, 4.
Pansy- Page 3. col. 4; p. 14. col. 3, 4.
Petunias-Page 10, col. 3,
PliotographM- Hage 11. col. 4.
Plant Bed Cloth-Page-
Primroses- Page 10. col. 1.
Refrigerators- Page 11, col. 2, 3.
Itose-Page 5, col.3. 4; p. 10, col. 1.
Sanseviera-PagelO. ool.l. , „„, ,
.^eds-Tltle page;. p. 2, col. 3. 4: p. 7, col. 2.
Still on the March of Progress.
Last vreek's issue o£ the Florists' Ex-
change brought our fifth volume to a
close, and, despite the troubled financial
elements which this year have scattered
wreckage all around, our bark has ridden
safely through it all, and welook upon the
volumejust ended as the most successful
we have yet published.
The year of 1893 will, on account of the
great Columbian Exposition, be a memora-
ble one in the history of the many indus-
tries that afford a means of livelihood for
the millions of our population, and none
the less so in the history of horticulture;
and great as has been the progress made,
we anticipate still greater strides in years
to come, stimulated by the impetus re-
ceived from the displays made by the pro-
gressive members of our craft at the
World's Fair.
A most valuable addition has also been
made to the horticultural literature of the
day in the essays read and discussed before
the Horticultural Congress of the World's
Fair. . ^ .,..
The Florists' Exchange points with
gratification to the fact that it has been
able to lay before Its readers the most
salient points connected with the displays
above referred to, as, week by week they
materialized ; and its work in connection
with the report of the proceedings of the
congress just named has not been sur-
passed by any other horticultural journal
Our reports of the meetings of the various
societies that have taken place this year,
are also very full and complete, as usual.
For the foregoing reasons we consider
volume V. the most valuable it has been
our privilege to present to our many
And while recounting our own individ-
ual efforts to provide our readers with
healthy literature, we must not omit men-
tion of the valuable assistance rendered by
our many correspondents. During the by-
gone year It has been satisfactorily ob-
served that greater interest is being taken
in our "Correspondence" department. We
wish now to state that this is a department
which, if properly taken advantage of,
would prove of incalculable benefit to our
readers. It has been truthfully remarked
that " there cannot he too free and open
dissemination of knowledge among flor-
"" We wish our readers could thor
Obituary.
Vegetable Seeds. Plants, etc.-Page 2._onl..1.
Vontllatlnr * — °
16, ool. 1, 2.
Verbenas— page a, coi. *J, t. ... - . --
Violets— Page 10. col. 2; p. i6, col. 4.
VegetnDle seeus. riauis, e. ,;.-.. .»=-.-
Ventilating Apparatus-Page 14. col. 1, 2,
Verbenas— Page 5, col. 3, 4; p. 10, col I, 2.
—- - ts— Page 10. col.
.s— Page 4, col.
Contents.
Books Received
chanoes in business
Chbtsanthemum growers' Terms
"■"fudgTog^hrTanthemnms, worthy of Emu-
lati'tn. Some Questions and Answers on
Carnation Culture
Denver Flower Show
Does Mulching retard the Maturity op
FRtJlTS?
™'on!Ma?,°I??ry8anthemam Charles Davis,
Staging ChryBanthemum Cut Flowers
HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION . . . ■
OBITUART
PENNSYLVANIA'S CARNATION Belt .
Philadelphia growers . .
Seed Trade Report
Stillonthe March OF Progress .
THE Flower Language
Toronto flower Show
Trade notes : ^ , ^ „ ^
Nevada, Mo. .Providence. R I.
Oshkosh, Wis., Ottawa, III. . ■ ■
Kirkwood, Mo.. Macon, Ga., Butte, Mont. .
Los Angeles, Cal
F.iverton, N. J. . - . , .
Brookiyo, New York, St. Louis ..
Knoxvllie, Tenn., Princeton, N.J. .Mmneap-
olis, Louisville, Ky. . . •. ■
Boston, Dea Moines, la.. San Francisco .
Albany. Detroit. Philadelphia, Washington
trial grounds and their Possible Use-
fulness . , , .. ,. .* ■
lata. vv c wiou Lfiii t,.ujLi,j^.. ~ r, .
oughly understand the importance of that
remark. For instance, how many failures
would be avoided, how much money saved
and thereby gained, by a correct enumera-
tion of facts regarding the values of new
and even old varieties in different sections
of the country P
Or have you a grievance you wish to
ventilate for the public weal ; a just criti-
cism to make for the furtherance of right ;
or a trade happening worthy of placing on
record ? We cheerfully invite all such
contribntions. which Is the utmost limit
to which we can go ; we cannot compel
them; but let it in future be said that our
offer and advice in these lines have been
taken advantage of to the full.
The confidence placed in us by our nu-
merous advertisers continues to obtain,
and again we are able to chronicle a very
marked advance in the number of our ad-
vertising columns. Allow us to cite our
special edition of March 11, 1898, as a fair
criterion of the limit we have reached and
a corroboration of what we state. In it no
less a number than 326 individual adver-
tisements appeared ; what a striking con-
trast to the number contained in our
maiden edition.when it, five short years ago,
first sought the suffrage of our patrons,
carrying its burden of twenty-six adver-
tisements !
This splendid advertising patronage, to-
gether with our ever widening area of gen-
eral and special sources of valuable infor-
mation for the trade, has caused a corre-
sponding increase in the number of pages
in the last volume. It reaches 1,020, as
against 918 in Volume IV., and 172 in Vol-
These facts and figures clearly demon-
strate that our motto of "favoritism to
none" is highly acceptable to our friends,
while at the same time illustrating that
our mission continues to be satisfactorily
filled.
In thanking the readers of the Florists'
Exchange for their hearty support during
a period when depression was rampant, we
wish for them and for ourselves a brighter
and more prosperous season, during the
existence of the volume just entered upon,
and for as long as the Florists' Exchange
shall continue to lend tbem its aid in ob-
taining such— which will be till the pens of
its editors shall cease to be wielded.
Chicago.— George Thorpe, the youngest
son of John Thorpe, died at the home of
hisfather, 5496 Monroe ave., on the morn-
ing of November 23, at 8.30 o'clock. For
three weeks Mr. Thorpe had been confined
to his room with typhoid pneumonia. He
was 21 years of age and was identified with
his father in the latter's position of Chief
of Floriculture at the World's Fair. When
his father resigned this office Mr. Thorpe
also resigned. The illness that caused his
death was induced by exposure while at-
tending to his duties at the Fair. He was
in the habit of reaching the grounds every
morning at four o'clock and he often re-
mained there until late at night. George
was a promising young man, of a genial
disposition and made many warm friends.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved
family and for his father who has been
seriously ill for several weeks, but is now
considered out of danger, and to whom the
loss of his son is a terrible blow. Funeral
services were held at the house at 3 o clock
Saturday afternoon. The interment was
in Oakwoods cemetery.
Mr. Donlan writes of the deceased as
follows: "Those who came in contact with
him during the Fair will be pained and
shocked to hear of his untimely end. Only
a short time ago he was confined to his
home with a slight touch of pneumonia,
which, however, resulted in a severe attack
of typhoiil fever, from which he never re-
" 'Tis the saddest chapterin the history of
floriculture at the World's Fair ; his activ-
ity in that department no doubt brought
on the cause of his death. We saw and
shared his joys over every success here, and
many a bright spot in the floricultural de-
partment could well be put down to his
credit. He was ever willing to render as-
sistance whenever and wherever it was
needed, and much of red tape and annoy-
ance were dispensed with by his popularity
at headquarters. ,„.,,.
"The services he rendered floriculture are
numerous and lasting; he was one of a ris-
ing generation, always demanding and for-
warding advancement ; his appreciation of
merit in plant or flower was particularly
encouraging. It was a pleasure to see his
young face light up at every success m
floriculture; his greatest delight was in
caring for flowers.
"And now that he has been so suddenly
taken away his death fills all with great
sorrow. The funeral services, which oc-
curred on Sunday, were attended by nu-
merous friends and societies, who followed
his remains to Oakwoods Cemetery. The
Chicago Florists' Club, of whicli he was a
member, attended in a body. The floral
tributes were many and beautiful. Ten-
derly and gracefully the flowers he loved
were placed around him. Of the vast
crowd that stood in the November snow
around his grave there were very few
whose eyes were not filled with tears, and
much sympathy was expressed for his
grief-stricken family."
New York.— S. J. Carroll, 417 Third
ave., died on Thanksgiving morning. He
was well-known among the trade, having
been for some time in the service of W. S.
Allen, and latterly with Burns & Itaynor
in the wholesale business, previous to
starting in the retail part of it at above
address, and was a general favorite with
all. He was about 28 years of age.
Atco, N. J.— Wm. F. F Murray, the
well-known fiorist of this place, died here
November 22, 1893. He was prominent as
a Freemason and Odd Fellow, and was tor
twenty-five years a member of the Berlin
Baptist Church.
New York.
Market litotes.
The anticipated boom at Thanks-
giving did not materialize, and the volume
of business done is generally characterized
as falling short of that of last year. As
per usual the market was deluged with all
sorts of material on Thursday morning, a
great deal of which showed direct evidence
of having been kept back for several days.
Had a little wisdom been exercised and
more flowers been sent in on Wednesday,
results would have been better, as the de-
mand then was greater than on Thanks-
giving Day itself. One grower was deter-
mined to be in the swim, come what might,
and sent 4,000 roses to his commission man
late on Thursday afternoon.
On account of the annual football game
of the Princeton-Yale Clubs, yellow chrys-
Brooklyn.
Thanksgiving Day brought with it this
year a larger number of decorations than
it has done in some previous years. Stock
was not over-plentiful, with the exception
of Roman hyacinths, narcissus, asparagus
and smllax. Violets were very scarce ;
they sold at from $1,50 to $2 per 100 Very
few chrysanthemums were received. IjUI-
um Harrisii and callas came in in fair
quantities, and were readily disposed of.
A V. Cedmmet has reopened at 315 Ful-
ton, corner of Johnson, with a full line of
florists' supplies. He will make a specialty
of wedding and funeral designs.
C F Drawiel, 433 Fifth ave., reports
business fair. He has quite a number of
house plants to attend to in the private
homes in the neighborhood.
The large dry goods houses of this city
have added a plant department to their
establishment, and while the stock there
disposed of cannot compare to that handled
by the Horists, it being placed in competi-
tion with the latter, naturally militates
against the sale and prices of same.
anthemums and violets were called for m
quantities ; the game turning in favor of
the former club, toward night yellow
flowers were at a premium and could not
be had ; the sale of violets suffered from
the same cause. Chrysanthemums sold
for from $2 to $2.50 per dozen, and violets
brought as high as $2.50 per 100 Roses of
all kinds were plentiful ; among the best
sellers were Meteor and American Beauty,
the latter bringing forty cents. For the
best grade of Bride and Mermet the figures
reached $5 and S6 ; Inferior grades ranging
from $2 to S3. Carnations were a little
stiffer; Wllders brought from ?1 to $1.35,
fancy sorts from $1.50 to $2, and extra fine
Daybreak $3 per 100. Hyacinths, daisies
and smilax continue a glut. Cypripedi-
ums are now coming in very plentifully,
and sell at $12,50. They have taken the
place of the chrysanthemums in our lead-
lug Broadway stores, where some beauti-
ful arrangements may now be seen.
Mr. John N. May is sending m some
blooms of his new rose Mrs. W. C. Whit-
ney to Thos. Young, Jr., 20 W. a4th st.,
which sell readily at $3 per dozen ; its ex-
cellent fragrance and foliage being points
in its favor. Anna Alexieff has been re-
ceived in larger numbers this week, but on
account of ihe large quantity of Beauty m
the market, sale for the former is slow.
Fashion has changed her proclivity for
long-stemmed Beauty, and now calls for
those of medium length.
Callas are arriving plentifully ; they sell
at from $6 to $10 ; valley brings from $3 to
Mr. J. li. DILLON, of Bloomsburg, Pa.,
was in town on Friday last. He visited
some of the nearby carnation growing es-
tablishments. „ , , T, -.r i>
The orchid sale at Robert B. Young &
Co.'s on Tuesday, November 28, was well
attended. Cattleya intermedia brought
$30 and hybrid cypripediums from $4.00 to
$12 50; Sander & Co.'s new acanthad, Stro-
bilanthes Dyerianus -sold at $3.25; Peris-
teria aspersa, $3 and Balbophyllum Erics-
sonii, $3.50 to $3,50.
St. Louis.
Market Notes.
There is very little to say regarding
business here during the past few weeks,
except that every one is very much dissatis-
fied over it. Parties who other years had
but little to complain of during chrysan-
themum time, are blaming the Queen of
Autumn for the general depression of the
cut flower market. Whether they are
right or hot may be partly shown when
chrysanthemum time is over, but there is
a general fear that business will not pick
up any for some time.
Other News of luterest.
Miss Celia E. McCormick has
opened a cut flower store at 20 S. Broad-
way, immediately opposite the Riessen
Floral Co., by whom she was formerly em-
ployed. Both these firms have elegantly
arranged windows and will undoubtedly
attract considerable trade lu that direction,
the latter's stand being that held for a long
number of years by the Elleard Floral Co.
in the Temple building.
Mrs, Mollering has started a store at
1320 Olive st,, and seems to be doing a
good business.
President A. Waldbart, of the St. Louis
Florists' Club, has been seriously ill for
some time, suflering from severe cold.
At the Kirkwood flower show held last
week by the Village Improvement Asso-
ciation $100 were realized in profits. Their
premiam list, however, was very small,
the chief features of entertainment and
profit being the musical and confectionery
attractions and dancing, which took place
after the show. It was a village holiday in
which an enthusiasm can be aroused en-
tirely different and distinct from that which
brings together lovers of flowers in large
cities. Sociability was the moving feature
and must always be the chief attraction in
one of these country shows, while it is im-
possible that it should exist to any marked
degree in a show held in a large city.
E. H. Michel.
The Ri^orist's Exchange,
Trial Grounds and Their Possible Use-
fulness.
In these days of experimental stations
and brisk competition among seedsmen
one hears so much of trial ground records
that it may be well to consider what trial
gronnds are and what they might be.
Those in this country can be easily divided
into two classes — first, the ones established
by state or private funds for the direct
benefit of the people, and, second, those
maintained by seedsmen for their private
advantage and whose results they are in
no way bound to make public. Whatever
may be the inspiration to good work and a
consequent usefulness of results obtained
by the first class, many of the second class
do most excellent work, for the seedsm'an
recognizes the importance to him of trial
grounds where the greatest possible accu-
racy and reliability is secured, and it is
quite possible that such work may lead to
changes in his sources of supply, which
would be a saving of many thousands of
dollars a year, without a lowering but even
with an improvement of the quality of the
seeds he offers. We may be certain that
with so much at stake the best methods
will be followed, that such grounds will be
in the very front as to quality of work
done, and while the general public may
not be entitled to the results obtained on
such grounds, they have, at least, a moral
right to any improvements in the art of
comparison and sorts which may be devel-
oped there.
What is Proper Trial Ground Work?
First, it is not experimentation as
to methods of culture, etc.; that is quite
distinct and different, and the two cannot
be carried on at the same time, at least
with the same samples; but we consider
the proper work of the test garden is a
careful comparison of the characteristics
of different sorts and a demonstration of
the merits or demerits of different kinds
under the same, and also under varying
conditions of soil,culture and requirements.
Of the thousands of varieties on the lists of
our seedsmen everyone — at least, every one
introduced by reputable seedsmen — has
proved in the hands of some one, and under
some set of conditions and requirements,
superior to any strain of seed that that ob-
server was acquainted with. It is the
work of the trial grounds to plant and com-
pare these new sorts vrith the largest possi-
ble list of established kinds, and ascertain
first if they are practically identical with
any of them, and if not, in what respect
they differ, and the degree of their superi-
ority, if any. Again, seeds of the same
kind grown in different sections and by
different methods, with different degrees
of care on the part of the growers, differ
materially in their product, and it is the
work of the trial grounds to ascertain by
careful test when, how and by whom the
best seeds are produced. The reason and
purpose of varieties is to secure strains of
seed each of which, under certain condi-
tions of soil, climate, culture and require-
ment, will give the most satisfactory re-
turn. For instance, a variety of lettuce
which is perfect for greenhouse forcing
maybe inferior to another for hotbed work
and comparatively worthless for planting
out of doors, and the trial grounds should
demonstrate these peculiarities and fit-
nesses so that by the results obtained one
who has studied and knows his conditions
and needs can select a sort most likely to
meet them satisfactorily.
BeqnirementH of the Test Garden.
The essentials for a test garden of
the greatest possible usefulness are: First,
a suitable and competent manager, one
who not only is a good cultivator, a quick
observer, able to see things he is not look-
ing for, but is of good judgment and able
to wisely ascribe observed differences to
slight variations of soil and growth or to
the seed, as the case may be. He mu^t
also be a good recorder and familiar with
the greatest possible number of varieties.
Secondly, suitable grounds and build-
ings. The more varied the soil, provided
the manager understands It in its every
part, the better. There should also be
ample facilities in the way of greenhouses,
hotbeds and manures, and, above all, an
abundance of good labor.
Thirdly, there must be never ending care,
based on knowledge of the soil and the
habits of the plants, to place those in com-
parison under as near the same conditions
as possible. We say "as near the same,"
because to A;now that j^ou have placed them
under the same conditions is impossible,
and what would seem the most immaterial
differences may have a marked effect upon
the result. To illustrate, I once took the
seed from a single tomato, divided it into
four parts and started twenty plants from
each. They were pricked out when very
small into four boxes, two of which were
just alike and every effort made to treat
them alike ; the other two differed, one
being deep, the other shallow, and one was
set in the lightest and the other in the
darkest part of a greenhouse. When large
enough to set the four lots were put out in
as near uniform soil as I could command,
and their subsequent treatment was the
same ; the results were carefully noted.
Between the two treated alike there was a
difference of less than one-twentieth of an
ounce per plant in the product of the first
picking, but between the two treated dif-
ferently up to the time of setting out there
was a difference of over an ounce per plant.
A small matter, you say ; but an acre of
tomatoes contains about 4,800 plants. If a
stock is used where each plant will ripen one
ounce or every fourth plant a salable fruit
five days before those of another stock the
first field, solely because of the stock used,
would net the planter from S6 to $15 per
acre extra, and he could afford to pay
twenty times as much for the first seed
and still make 100 per cent, on the extra
cost.
Again, in an experimental station report
published a few years ago, which I value
highly for the information regarding
tomato culture which it furnishes, the
trial record marked one variety, procured
from a certain seedsman, one of the earliest
and another so-called sort from a different
source, one of the later ones, and yet I hap-
pen to know that these two lots of seed
were grown from the same stock, by the
same man, saved and cleaned up alto-
gether, and I cannot believe there was any
material difference in the earliness of the
two stocks. The difference in this case
may have come from variation in treat-
ment or from a report expressed in exact
figures and made from a few, I think only
five, plants.
Fourthly, the samples under test should
be as large as possible. Let anyone go into
the most even ueld of tomatoes he can find
before they commence fruiting and pick
out twenty adjacent pairs of plants as near
alike as possible and then carefully observe
and record the product of each plant and
compare it with that of the plant paired
with it, he will find that the different
plants vary from one to twenty ounces, not
only in total yield but in weight of first
picking. A most important difference
when we consider that we only need a
variation of about one-fifth of an ounce
per plant to make one of over a bushel to
the acre, a quantity worth consideration
when tomatoes are worth five cents per
pound. Is it not plain that when there is so
much difference in individuals it is unfair
to form an opinion of the relative merits
of two races from a comparison of a very
few individuals of each?
Again, and from similar causes a report
stated in exact figures and measurements
is misleading. In the case of the wide dif-
ference of the two so-called varieties the
test was made of only five plants of each,
and it is at least possible that the variation
was the result of the peculiarity of some
one plant, that peculiarity being the result
of some injury by worm or bug so incon-
spicuous as not to be noticed. We would
not depreciate the value of exact weights
and measurements, but they should be
used in the making up of the final report
rather than as that report.
Fifthly, the observations should be
frequent and if possible by a number of ob-
servers. Two sorts may seem precisely
alike to-day and very different three days
later, and our final report should be based
on all the data obtainable and should take
into consideration any local peculiarities
of the soil or of the individual plants under
comparison. There is need of the greatest
wisdom in the weighing of all such condi-
tions in the making up of a final judg-
ment.
Finally, too much confidence shonld not
be placed in the result of any single trial
no matter how carefully conducted. The
best trial grounds can only give indica-
tions. The real •proving is not in " the
chewing of the pudding bag string " but
in the eating of the pudding, and results
obtained in the field are what will ultimate
FRONT OP CARD.
Nu
nber.
NAME.
Tomato.
X, G +. G-, G— , M-f, M, M— , P. Under line word indicate degree. X being the extreme
P the opposite, and are in the same order as the initial and date in tlie date line. Notes by lettei
are of the observer and dare numbered in date line.
A Stock of
The most like.
Initial
Date.
1
2
3
4
5
Plan
Large,
t.
Vigorous.
Much branched.
Early.
Productive. No. Fruit
in Cluster.
Leal
Large. 1 Broad.
Finely divided.
Dark.
Much bloom. l
Frui
Large. Solid.
Even in size. Uniform 1
1 Shape. Uniform in Color.
Frui
Vet. Sec. 1 Trav. Sec.
A. 1 B.
Color. Flavor
C. D.
Ripening to 1 Pape evenly.
Stem.
Frui
Cracks Kot.
E. F.
When the record is airaply one of degree it can be made by the use of X— to P—, and the
number of the space, giving- inilial antJ date of observation.
When this is not practical, as in "Vet. Sec," the recgrd is made below, giving the letter of
the subject oi' observation and the number of the space of initial of observer and date.
BACK OF OAED.
Number.
Source.
Date.
NAME.
Planted.
Date. Area.
No. Samp.
Grower.
Stock.
PURE— Free from other kinds. EVEN"— Free from crossed or off plants. TYPE— Trueneas
to description and development of the merit of the sort. GROWTH— Development and quality
as market vegetables. DEGREE is indiCHted by X. G-f, G, G— , M+, M, M— P. Quality as a
sample of the variety is marlied under Type ;
date indicate observer and date, and letter an
observer and on dute.
Initial.
Date.
Summary of valu
Order of merit.
ly decide the relative merits and popu-
larity of sorts, yet our trial grounds can be
relied upon to give us pointers which may
be wortn many times what they cost, pro-
vided care is taken to conduct them so
that they don't point the wrong way,
A few words as to some of the methods
we personally follow in this work may be
of interest. In all cases where transplanted
plants are used for trial we first sow the
seed in boxes, and as early as practicable
prick out the plants into " growing boxes"
four inches deep, 14 inches wide and 36
inches long, taking great pains that the
soil is not only uniform in composition
but is evenly pressed into the boxes. From
our experience we do not believe that it is
possible to get sufiBciently uniform growth
in pots or boxes of less depth and size. We
set from twenty .to sixty plants toa box, ac-
cording to the size they are expected to
reach before removal.
Samples in trial are labeled and known
by number only , and each is represented by
a record card which gives necessary infor-
mation as to the seed, and on which all ob-
servations are recorded. We use a printed
form aiming at the calling of the attention
of the observer to points to be noted. In
the example A shows one side of the card
which is uniform for all species and is
chiefly a comparison of different stocks of
the same variety, while the other side,
which differs in different classes, is more
for description of the sort.
At the time of planting the seed or set-
ting the plants, a mapofeach trial is made,
showing the location of each sample and
in which notes as to observed variation of
sort are recorded. This is carefully con-
sidered in making up our final reports.
We have thus hinted at some of the pre-
cautions we think necessary to observe in
order to secure accuracy and reliability.
They may seem unnecessary, but trial
ground work is much like that of the
chemist in his laboratory, unless accurate
and reliable it is useless — worse than use-
fess, because misleading, and certainly the
chemist dealing with lifeless materials and
known forces, has no more need of care
than one dealing with living plants with
unknown forces and causes everywhere at
work. Will W. Tract,
Detroit. of D. JM. Ferry & Co.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
OHANQE, iro Fulton St.. N. T.
Report of Secretary of Agriculture,
SEED mSTBIBUTION.
The distribution of seed at the public ex-
pense is reviewed at length, and its growth
traced from the year 1839, when Commis-
sioner of Patents Ellsworth obtained an
appropriation of $1,000 for the purpose of
collecting and distributing rare varieties
of seeds and for other purposes.
He shows a considerable saving to have
been effected in the purchase and the dis-
tribution of the seed this year.
We hope to publish a copious extract from
the secretary's report on this subject in a
future issue.
NORTHKKJP BRASLAN GOODWIN CO., of
Minneapolis, will on January 1 open an
exclusively wholesale seed house at 55, 57,
59 North Jefferson St., Chicago, with a
complete stock of seeds. Their Minneap-
olis house continues as before, but with a
full line of seeds both in Chicago and Min-
neapolis, they will be in a position to serve
their numerous customers better than ever
before.
Books Received.
The American Carnation Society.—
Annual report of the Pittsburg meeting,
February, 1893, containing essays then de-
livered and discussions thereon. We note
with satisfaction that the secretary has
been able to make his report very full by
the use of the printed discussions, as re-
ported by one of our staff and pub-
lished in this paper at the time of the con-
vention of the Carnation Society.
The report of the nomenclature com-
mittee contains 439 varieties, that have
been registered, and the membership now
numbers 141.
W. C. BOWDITCH, Boston, Mass.— Souve-
nir of Grove Hall greenhouses, showing
photographs of various departments there-
in, gotten up after the well-known style
of views of cities— a novelty in advertising.
Mann Bros., Randolph, Mass.— Hand-
some photograph of vase of their new
white seedling chrysanthemum, Mutual
Friend,
10
Ti'HB KlORTST'S EXCHANOEi.
6,000] CINERARIAS.
Fine, thrifty youre plants. 2} inch pots, ready
for 3 inch, $2.60 per 100.
S. T»rHITTON, 11 Roberts St., Utica, TJ. Y.
PI a
perfect
Writ!
and rooted
VERBENAS. ^^J^SiP.I'f. ._
ite me stating
8, Rooted Cut-
tiriEs.Verv cheap, if you talk business. (Box n.)
W. B. Woodruff, Florist, Westfield, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOttlFT'S EXCHANGE
TO EXCHANGE.
ROSES. -C. Mermet, Bride nnd Souvenir d'un
Ami. 3 and i incli. Fine strong plants.
PRIMULA.— Double white, ?^ inch, strong.
FOR
HYDRANGEA. — Suitable for forcing for
Easter.
HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO..
Grand Rapids, - Nlioh.
. . . VERBENAS . .
Special offer to reduce stock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed Mammoths, 2!4in.
pots SS-OO S26.00
Unsurpassed Mammotlis, rooted
cuttins-8 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttiPRS 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, ZH in.
pots "'OO 20.00
. . . ROSES . . .
Per 100
Hybrid Perpetuals, leading sorts, strong
fleld-grown plants, dormant $8 00
Ever-bloomingr sorts, tield-gro wn 6 00
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong 6 00
BEGONIAS — -
In variety, rooted cuttings, 83.00 per 100.
PURITAN CARNATIONS,
iBt size, $6.00 per 100 ; $60 per 1000
24 " 5.00 " 45
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
Tfew Hardy DonMe Russian Violets.
Booted Cuttings, by mail, $2.00 per 100.
3 in. pot size, by express, $3.50 "
Hydrang:eas, $1.00 per doz.
A. & G. ROSBACH, Pemberton, U. J.
-v X ox^ xs rrss.
MARIE LOUISE.
Perfectly healthy in every particular,
pot grown per 100. $G 00
CarunCions, Hinze's White, 3 in pots, " 4.(0
GernniiiiiiM, Rooted cuttings, by maiU
6 beat bedding kinds " l.riO
RoseGeraniums " 1.50
HelioU>«pe, perlOO. $1 25: Scarlet Sagre, " 1.25
CASH WITH ORDER.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS
BESONIA SNOWOROP,3ana4is..80c. and $1.20
VERNON, '■ " ..60c. and 1.00
" semperfl. rosea " " ..60c. and 1.00
'* " seedlings, $3.00 per lOo
" Incarnata, 4 and 5 in $1.00 and $1.50
J. 6. EISELE, 20th and Ontario Sts.,
TIOGA STATION, PHILA., PA.
MUST HAVE ROOM.
IforKonae Absolutely free from
w«7iUdlC19. ease. Very best namea
aorta. E.ttra larce stock plants, $'2.00 per 100 j
Sis. 00 per 1000. Samples by mail.
Double Petunias, ^"of^hr
Petunias. All elegantly fringed. Mrs. Morton, best
white. Pink Beauty, extra fine, also several best
varleuated sort?, in 3 in. pots, VS els. per Mflz. j
«5.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D.
G. PILLSBURY, Nashua* N* H.
WE MUST m[
And offer the followiiii? at these
low rates.
SANSEVIERA ZEYLANICA.
SJ^ inch pots, $4.00 per lOO.
3% inch pots, $7.00 per 100,
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI.
2)^ inch pots, 84.00 per 100.
Fine tor mailing trade.
DRACAENA INDIVISA.
strong, 2i4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100.
McGregor bros.,
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
WE NEED ROOM!
, . . Low Prices for Cash. . . .
AUamanda Grandiflora, $4.00 and $8.00 a 100.
Bouvardias, all colors 4.0Oand 8 00 "
Clirysantliemums, sLow plants, $10.00 and
$60.00 pel- 100.
Fuchsias, stock plants.... $4.00 to $6.00 p( r 100.
Geraniums, extra fine collection, $3.00 to
$6.00 per 100.
Heliotropes, best sorts. ...$3.00 to $8.00 per 100
"Verbenas, best sorts 8.00 to 3 00 "
Violets, singleand double.. 4.00 to 6.00
Pansies, extra 2 00 to 6.00
Good collection of Teas, best sorts, $30 per 1000
" " of Hybrids 40
Partly our selection.
A good assortment of hardy Shrubs , Phlox,
and all sorts ot good Perennials for $4.00
per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
targe Shrubs, from 60c. to $3.C0. Best
assortment.
Catalogues free. Send your list in and we
■will quote lowest prices. Address
NANZ & NEUNER,
LOUISVILLE. KY
C OL.EUS.
A large stock, in 75 varieties, including
the very newest Itinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at S6.50
per 1000 by express; in 20 varieties at $1.00
per 100 by mail.
Golden Eedder (true), at $10 per lOf 0 ; Ver-
New Kinds, ineludinii' some of the moat
handsome ever offered for sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at S2.00 per IflO by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at S3.00 per 100 ;
VersfihafPeltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Safe delivery guaranteed.
Also a larfre and fine stock of Carnations.
Seud for circular.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
In these plants, to move quickly. I need the room.
Per 100
fxeraniums, best headers. stronK 2-iiich $2 00
" Bronze, " 2 " 3.00
" Mme. Salleriii " 2 " L.'jO
Petunias, double, beat sons. 2 " 2 60
PriMiroses, single, best strain. 2!^" :t.00
3 " 6.00
1500 Carnations, Portia, extra nice, fleld-
Brown 5.00
1000 Cnvnations, Fred. Dorner, extra nice.
fleia-Krown 5.00
100 Carnations, Harry Palmer, extra nice,
fleld-Erown 5.00
200 Carnations, Clarfleld, medium size, but
good 6.00
200 Carnations, Tidal Wave, medium size,
but good 4 00
Fnrleyense Ferns, vigorous plants, 3-inch,
each, 25 cts
Cbrysantheiniiins, stock plants, best sorts,
tenl r 1.00
Rooted Cultings, Ooleus, splendid ass't... .50
Geraniums, best bedders,
labeled 1.25
Hooted Cuttings, Mme, Sallerol 1.00
N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independeoce is well located for shipping, being
8 miles east of Kansas City. Mo )
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSm, LITTLE BEAUTY.
early in March. My stock plants at present produ
so many buds that It is necessary to disbud th"
every fi'
propagating. 1 have coi
buds on a single plat
15,000 last. Spring for m
Decoration Day; they
other plants, as Ihey t
order to prepare stock for
■ 'gh as 150 flowers and
nch pot. We grew
s high a
4 inch
, thereby draw-
mentof $.S.00 or S5.00 y
your Spring trade, w
iFlorists doing t "'
3 for 1801. For further
'ill repay you ten-fol
business should mal
ce for special prices <
nclude it in their novt
nformati(
Knoxville, Tenn.
A moveinent is on foot to establish here
an orEanization to be known as the Kncx-
ville Floral Society.
Princeton, N. j.
The fifth annual exhibition of chrys-
anthemums by "Wm. G. MCTeAR was held
as usual in one of the large greenhouses
during the week ending November 11. It
was attended by a very large number of
visitors, who were delighted by the beauti-
ful and effective display.
Minneapolis, Minn.
The iPlorists' Clttb of this city for several
years past has held a chrysanthemum
show each Fall, tintil it has come to be
looked forward to With a great deal of in-
terest, but the enthusiasm of the Club has
nearly died out, and nothing was done
towards making their annual display.
That the custom might not pass into ob-
livion, E. NAGEL & Co. arranged for a
chrysanthemum exhibition in a large store
next to their salesroom, 823 Nicollet ave.
It opened Saturday, November ll, and
continued up to the following Saturday.
The exhibition was a great success, and
was very much admired by the public, the
display being as good as any given in this
city before. Admission was free to all.
Among the varieties most admired were
the following : in yellow, H. E. Widener,
W. H. Lincoln, E. G. Hill. Kioto and H.
Cannell ; white. Ivory, L. Canning, Lady
Selburne,Marvel and Mrs. George Bullock;
pinks, V. H. Hallook, L. B. Bird, Mrs. Irv-
ing Clarke, Ada Spaulding and J. R. Pit-
cher; other colors, Valle d'Andorre, Violet
Rose, Petro Diaz and Mrs. B. W. Clark,
seedlings ; E. Nagel, bronze ; one large
specimen with over 100 large flowers, and
another large specimeti, Flora Rumler,
creamy white, with l.SO large flowers. They
also showed a bright yellow seedling, Mrs.
D. Morrison, which promises to be one of
the best yellows in their collection. There
were in all 65 varieties, and ten varieties
of seedlings, but those mentioned above
were exceedingly flue. This was the first
show ever held in the Northwest by one
individual firm. N.
Louisville, Ky.
Our exhibition was under the auspices
of the Children's Free Hospital. Premiums
to the amount of .S500 were divided out as
follows : For plants, $375 ; for cut chrysan-
themums, -5135, and cut roses, $100.
One exhibitor made entries in the cut
chrysanthemum class, but as our rules
governing the exhibition forbade the pur-
chase of cut blooms for premium entries,
his exhibit was barred out, as he failed to
prove, as he agreed to do, that the flowers
were of his own growing. This was the
only feature that cast a cloud ttpon our
exhibition; otherwi.se everything went on
smoothly, to the entire satisfaction of the
florists and board of ladies who partici-
pated and helped manage this affair. On
roses, Nanz & Neuner took first premium ;
J. Schulz, second ; Chas. Schlecter. third ;
A. Lauer, fourth ; Wm. Maun, fifth ; E.
G. Reimers, sixth. C. W. Reimers with-
drew all his entries.
Our total income from gate receipts and
advertisements in programs amounted to
Sil,180.50; total expense to run the exhibi-
tion, including the premiums, $1,100.50,
leaving a balance of $80 for the hospital
fund. The florists agreed to give 20 per
cent, of their premiums to the fund, and
that amounted to $100. The sale of cut
flowers and plants also netted the fund $75
in commissions, and .$75 in donations,
making a total revenue for the hospital of
nearly $350, which, owing to the hard
times, was considered a very fine showing.
The plants and cut flowers were e-tcep-
tioually fine, and did credit to our florists.
Bat for the want of a good hall, the re-
ceipts no douht would have been increased.
Wetrustby another year we will have a
hall to our liking, where we may be able
to invite our sister cities to co-operate
with us. H. Nakz.
Does Mulching Retard the Maturity of
Fruits ?
It is a general opinion that a mulch or
heavy cover placed upon the soil about
plants when it is frozen will retard flower-
ing and the maturing of fruit ; yet the prac-
tice appears to be often unsatisfactory, and
there are reasons for supposing that the
philosophy of the subject is not commonly
understood. The subject is one of increas-
portance, for every effort must be
oh the market when ther" -"
ithe hand
a of
all. I
ini
booking orders for del
very on ai
JatI
$12.00 per 100; 50
at 100 rate
Address,
The last Winter was severe at Ithaca.
The ground froze deep in December, and the
frost'did not leave it until the middle of
March. Upon the 28th of. February, 1893,
the snow being well settled and a foot aiid
m.ore deep in tlie open fields, heavy mulched,
of coarse manure .arid litter . from Horse-
stables, vvere placed about apples, almondS;
buffaloberrtes, blackberries, raspberries^
currants, gooseberries, grapes, .jtlneberries;
peaches and quinces ; arid strawberries were
mulched later. Observations, were alsd
made upon roses which were iriulched in the
Fall for Winter protection.
The apples and other tree-fruitsconiprised
trees which were .set in, the Spring of 188^:
Half ot a large wagon load of mulch was
placed about each tree, covering the ^ndw
deep for a distance of three feet or more ill
all directions. The small fruits were mulched
heavily to the middle of the rows, or three-
and-a-half to four feet in each direction. A
heavy wagon load of mulch was sufiicient to
cover about ten feet of row. On the 29th of
March these mulches were e.xamined, and,
although the frosts had left the fields fully
ten daj's befqre, the earth tinder the dovef
was still solidly frozen and from six to eight
inches df snow persisted. Here, then, .was
ah excellent opportunity to study the effects
of a cold soil upon the vegetation of plants.
On the 13th of April there was still frost and
snow under the gooseberry mulches, and yet
both mulched and unmulched plants seemed
to be starting alike. It was apparent ^ that
the temperature of the soil exerted no influ-
ence upon the swelling of the buds, for the
buds which projected above the mulch were
as forward as those upon untreated plants,
while the buds immediately under the mulch
upon the same twig were wholly dormant.
Shoots of which the tips were caught under
the mulch, showed perfectly dormant buds
at both ends, while the protruding middle
portion was as forward as twigs upon un-
mulched plants. Moreover, the protruding
portions of the mulched plants maintained
their forwardness and produced leaves,
flowers and fruit at the same time as the
contiguous plants which were not treated.
Crandal] currants, juneberries, roses, grapes,
and all the tree fruits behaved similarly
throughout the season. The mulched black-
berries, raspberries and Victoria currants
seemed to be a day or two behind the others
in starting, but they very soon caught up,
and there was no difference in season of
bloom and maturity of fruit.
With the strawberries the case was far
different. General Putnam and Oregon
Everbearing were mulched March 25. when
the ground was completely thawed out.
The mulch covered the plants and the entire
space between the rows to the depth of threS
inches. On the 15th of May this mulch was
removed. At this tinje the Unmulched
plants were in full leaf and were . nearly
ready to bloom. The plants under th^
mulch were just starting into leaf arid the
growth was weak and bleached. The plants
were endeavoring to push themselves
through the cover to the light and air., Th^
mulch was forked off the plants, and they
gradually assumed a normal color and hab.it,
and bloorded June I. The bloom was de-
lay ed from ten days to two weeks, according
to the depth of the covering.. The plants
did not seem to recover entirely, however,
and the fruitage was somewhat lighter than
on the normal plants ; but it was delayed
about a week.
All this is what the botanist would have
expected. It is well known that plants Store
Up starchy matter in their bulbs or brandies
to be used in the growth of the adjacent
parts in early Spring. The earliest bloom of
Spring is supported by this store of nutri-
ment, rather than by food freshly appropri-
ated from the soil. This is well illustrated
by placing well matured twigs of apple or
willow in vases of water in Winter, when the
buds will burst and flowers will often ap-
pear.
Experiments and observations show that a
mulch can retard flowers and fruit only when
it covers the top of the plant as well as the
soil. If the groimd could be kept frozen for
a sufficiently long period after vegetation
begins, the plant would consume its supply
of stored food and might then be checked
from inactivity of the root, but this would
evidently be at the expense ot injury to the
plant ; but, in practice, it is fortunately im-
possible to hold the frost in the soil so long.
It is evident, too, that the covering of
strawberries and other low plants for the
purpose of retarding fruit, must be practiced
with caution, for a mulch of sufiicient depth
to measurably delay vegetation is apt to
bleach and injure the young growth and to
lessen the crop. Yet it can sometimes be
- ~ " ' ■ ■ " — be de-
I^INCOI.!* 1. NEKK, Klorist,
4010 Butler St., PittsbnrKb, Pa.
FLbRlST'S EXCHANGE
made to ,^^^.. -.-- — . ...
least competition from other sources, and, I used to good effect, and frmtmg 1
in New York, at least, this competition layed a week, perhaps even more,
comes chiefly from early products, produced Opinions obtained from various growers
in States to the southward. It is also essen- go to show that mulching retards frait from
tial that every means be used to escape the two days to two weeks; but a weeks delay
late Spring frosts which kill the flowers, is usually about the limit of profitable re-
Careful experiments upon the effects of wlXs.—L. H. Bailey in BidleUn sg, Cornell
mulches were made at this Station this year. University.
XHK KIvORIST'S Kxchange.
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Philadelphia's Growers.
Mr. Wm. K. Hakris has entirely com-
pleted his moving from his old place on
Woodland ave. to his new establishment,
55th St. and Springfield ave., and now pos
sesses a first-class range of fine greenhouses,
with all the most approved modern ap-
pliances, and for convenience of arrange-
ment second to none in the country. We
give a description of it as it now stands :
On either side of a shed 308 feet long by
34 feet wide, are eleven greenhouses 100 feet
by 30. Three of these houses present a
peculiarity to be found, we believe, no-
where else in this country. Two of them
are glazed with mirror plate glass, three
eighths of an inch thick, and the other one
with rough rolled plate glass. This latter
requires much less shading in Summer.
Mr. Harris expresses himself as highly
satisfied with his experiment. The house
with this rough rolled glass is an exception
in width and height to the others. It is 28
feet wide and 16 feet high.
The houses are heated by three return
tubular boilers o( 60 horse power each,
made by the Warden Manufacturiug Com-
pany, Germantown Junction, Philadelphia,
Pa.
Mr. Harris's great specialty is, as every-
one knows, the growingof natural branched
and dwarf tree rubbers, of which he has
just now a stock of from five to six thou-
sand, in all stages of growth. He has also a
large number of straight rubber trees, vary-
ing in height from one foot to eight feet.
But he is far from limiting himself to
these plants. Areca lutescens is repre-
sented by a heavy stock of seedlings, all
grown by himself, and ot which 20,000 are
annually raised here. He has a number of
these palms of all sizes. Eentias, latanias
and all other palms, not omitting Cycas
revoluta, of which there are many large
specimens, are abundant and all in first
rate condition. We noted a lot of about
15,000 genistas, nice shapely plants, being
grown for Easter.
Pandanus Veitchii is also a specialty
here. There are about 2,000 plants in stock.
For Easter a big supply of azaleas, lilies
and other bulbous plants are forced. About
30,000 chrysanthemums in pots and on the
bench for cut fiowers are grown here every
year. There is a house full of seedlings,
about sixty varieties, which give great
promise, among them a pale lilac pink of
great size, the flower incurved, a perfect
ball in shape. We counted from eight to
ten flowers on a plant.
Carnations grow well here. A bench of
Edna Craig, Lizzie McGrowan and Butter-
cup is a fine sight.
Mr. Harris has several new seedlings,
some of great merit. One we particularly
noticed is a rich crimson, very large, with
heavy foliage.
Mr. Geo. Anderson, Woodland ave., has
considerably improved his establishment
since our last visit by the tearing down of
the old houses and erecting fine modern
ones in their places. Two new houses
were built last Summer and another is in
process of construction. Mr. Anderson,
who has studied the question of green-
house building very closely, draws his own
plans and does a good share of the con-
struction with his own hands. Roses are
largely grown and with great success. I
noticed two houses of hybrids, Mrs. John
Laing and Dlrich Brunner, which were set
out last Spring and cut down three weeks
ago. Another house. Bride and Mermet is
now being cut from. Two houses of La
France look very fine ; the plants are
strong and the blooms large. It is now
furnishing a good crop. Perle and Papa
Gontier, of which there is a house of each,
are doing well.
There are two houses of chrysanthemums,
on which Mr. Anderson is less enthusiastic
than his roses. They are, however, fine
and win be replaced when their brief reign
is over by 2,000 hydrangeas for Easter.
Me. J. W. COLFLESH, 54th St. and Wood-
land ave., has fifteen houses, of which three
have been recently rebuilt. Great atten-
tion Is given to carnations, of which many
varieties are grown in pots. Mr. Colflesh
considers Lizzie McGowan the most pro-
lific of whites and is a great admirer of
Daybreak, of both of which he has a first-
class stock, besides Edna Craig, L. Lam-
born, Tidal Wave, Portia and others too
numerous to mention. Lilies, violets and
cinerarias are also largely grown here, as
are Jacq. roses. Of the chrysanthemums
we particularly admired some splendid
specimens of Golden Wedding. There are
also several other varieties, all well grown
plants.
The azaleas, of which there is a big stock
are looking well and full of promise for
Easter. Peeipatetio.
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Boston.
A bad error crept into our market report
of ]af.t week. The typesmadeus statetbat
valley was selling at $12, whereas the cor-
rect figure should have been %i per 100.
San Francisco, Cal.
The managers of the Mid-winter Fair
have appointed Professor Emory B. Smith,
of Leiand Stanford University, formerly
editor of the California Fruit 'Grower, to
be chief of the Horticultural Department.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Charleston, S. C— Mr. J, M. Connel-
ley has opened a large flower store at 313
Meeting St.; he will go in extensively for
design work.
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DENVER FLOWER SHOW.
The first annual chrysanthemum show
of the Denver Florists' Club was a decided
success In every particular. Mr. Elijah A.
Wood, of Newtown, Mass., acted as judge
and his awards gave general satisfaction.
He characterized the exhibition as the best
first show he had ever seen. Such a eulo-
eium is very encouraging, and no doubt
(ireater efforts will be pnt forth and ad-
vances made in the f nture. One of the
most satisfactory results of the show was
the success it proved financially. The first
day the proceeds amounted approximately
to $360, and on the second, though the
weather was inclement, some .$200 were
received at the door in the afternoon, and
the evening admission reached almost to
the same amount. The Manhattan Beach
orchestra discoursed excellent music, and
the Mendelssohn quartette furnished a
very fine programme. It is estimated that
10,000 people in all visited the show.
There was a fine display of specimen
plants in pots, the silver cup for first prize
in this class being captured by C. E. Gal-
lup, who also took first premiums for best
specimens red and pink; Loken &Lakey,
of Petersburg, took silver medal for best
specimen white, bronze, yellow and any
other color. They were also very success-
ful in the standard class. The Colfax Ave-
nue Floral Company took silver medal for
best six specimens in six-inch pots and
best twenty-five varieties. Mrs. R. Mauff
was first for best fifty plants, twenty-five
varieties in six-inch pots ; she also showed
some very good single and double tuberous
begonias, and took the bronze medal for
best specimen decorative plant.
For the best specimen of chrysanthemum
plant of any color or variety, not over a
twelve-inch pot, the silver cup presented
by the Society was won by J. F. Kemp, a
carpenter of South Denver, who also won
the silver medal for the best single plant,
of any color or variety, in a six-inch pot.
Mr. Kemp also captured the silver cup
given by John Berry, gardener at Wol-
hurst. Senator Wolcott's suburban home,
for the best six plants, not less than three
varieties and grown in six-inch pots.
For the best single decorative plant of
any species, $5 was awarded by the Society
to Mrs. J. A. Schmidt, of Denver. It was
grown in a half barrel.
For the best single bloom of any color, a
certificate of merit was given to Mrs
David Hickman, of Denver.
Special mention was also made of 250
pansies grown out of doors and measuring
each about one-and-one-quarter inches in
diameter, which were sent in by William
Gorrange, of 569 Greeley ave., Denver.
The judges on the second day of the show
consisted of Hugh O'Connor, the rose
grower for the Colfax Floral Company;
i Adam Kohankil, formerly rose grower for
Mrs. Mauff, and the South Denver Florist
Company, and Charles Mauff.
The display of cut blooms was an ex-
cellent one. The principal exhibitors were
Mrs. C. R. Gallup, Mrs. R. Mauff, Loken
& Lakey, and E. O. Wolcott, among whom
the honors were divided. E. G. Hill& Co.,
of Richmond, Ind., took first prize for best
24 blooms, 12 varieties, and the prize for
best seedling never before exhibited was
awarded to E. G. Glauber, Montelair.
The roses placed on exhibition showed
the high state of cultivation reached in
Denver. The Colfax Avenue Floral Co.
and Mrs. R. Mauff were the principal exhi-
bitors. The former firm showed in fine
form American Beauty, La France, Bride,
and Mermet, capturing first premium for
each and Mrs. Mauff was first for Perle
Niphetos, Bennett, Bridesmaid, Testout
and American Belle. Mrs. C. R. Gallup
took first prize for Wootton.
In the carnation class the honors were
divided between Mrs. R. Mauff and the
Colfax Avenue Floral Company ; the lat-
ter firm also showed some fine double
violets.
Some very good table decorations were
executed the first prize going to Mrs. C. R.
Gallup for one of Bridesmaid roses resting
on a bed of Asparagus plumosus. Mrs. R.
Mautt's table.which took second premium,
was of white and yellow chrysanthemums
interspersed with asparagus and smilax
The last named exhibitor was also the suc-
cessful competitor for mantel decoration
and hanging baskets. Mrs. C. R. Gallup
took the premium for best funeral bou-
quet. Mrs. Mauff exhibited a unique de-
sign in the form of a representation of tbe
' old oaken bucket," which attracted much
It may be mentioned that Mr. Wood left
Denver with every member of the associa-
tion his warmest friend. As a slight token
of their regard, the oflScers of the Society
inveigled Mr. Wood into Chain & Hardy's,
where he picked out a lot of Rocky moun-
tain specimens to take back to Boston.
When he offered paper money in payment
it was refused, the clerk telling him this
was a strictly free silver state and no other
money goes. Mr. Wood was dumfounded,
but when he tried to find the silver he
learned everything he bought was paid for
by his Denver friends, who wanted to be
remembered as genuine hospitable Western-
ers.
Des Moines, Iowa.
The Iowa Hokticultural Sooiett ad-
journed after arranging for a series of
experiments in top grafting fruit trees to
hardy stock, and listening to a number of
papers. A resolution was adopted urging
cities and towns to provide abundant park
sites, and the legislature was requested to
modify the law so as to encourage such
action. Congress was memorialized to
pass laws for the further protection of
national forest reservations.
Oflicers of the Society are : President, A.
F. Coleman, Corning, la.; secretary, J. C.
Ferris, Hampton, la.; treasurer. Prof. J.
L. Budd, Ames, la. J. E. K.
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The Klorist's Exchange.
Delioit, Mich.
Oar show was a grand success ; it was
held in connection with a reproduction o£
" Midway Plaisance" by a prominent mili-
tary company, and, as a matter of course,
they brought many to their show, ihe
Midway was shown on a floor above, ihe
one we had for our exhibition offered a
splendid opportunity to make our display
an attractive one; and with 350 cut blooms
200 six-inch single pot blooms and about 50
ten-inch grown plants, together with sev-
eral loads ot palms, we made a flue show-
ing at a cost of $350. Some 12,000 persons
attended. We had a booth at which S375
worth was sold, and our advertising was
cheap There was no competition, and the
varieties exhibited would be of no conse-
quence to you. . ,,. . 4.U
I find this method of holding a show the
only one that pays, as once get the people
there, the flowers will do the rest. At our
former exhibitions the attendance was
much less and expenses flve times the
amount. As it is the masses we want to
Interest it is necessary to find some draw-
ing card. The flower buying people get a
good display at our stores, consequently
they take less interest in a flower show
proper. At our show we had from the
" 400 " down to the " first," and I attribute
the large attendance to the attraction con-
nected with the flower show, although our
exhibition was always crowded. It had
been arranged to give a flve-days' exhibi-
tion, but it only extended for three days.
PHILIP Breitmktek.
Albany, N. Y.
The two largest and handsomest flower
stores in this city stand directly facing
each other on one of the principal business
streets. North Pearl, and are owned by
Messrs. Whittle Bros, and Messrs.
Etees & GOLDKING, respectively. Both
these flrms have extensive growing estaD-
lishments outside the city.
The store of Messrs. WHITTLE BEOS, has
two show windows, one of which, being
entirely closed in with glass, forms a spac-
ious icebox, to which another ice box with
sides and front of bevelled plate glass,
forms an annex. The other window is
filled with palms and stove plants, which
are also scattered through the store m
artistic profusion. The walls are lined
with show cases and shelves full of all
kinds of florists' supplies, and a collection
of iardiniers, fern pans, baskets, etc.
f At the further end of the store, which is
about 100 feet deep by 35 feet wide, is the
luxuriously appointed private office,
lighted from above. Messrs. Whittle
Beds, say that although business is quiet
they have no reason to complain, as they
get their full share of it.
Messrs. ErEES & Goldeing have a verv
elegant store, with an immense show win-
dow, of which the fullest advantage is taken
to produce a good effect on the passers by.
On entering the first impression is that
you are in a tropical forest, so plentiful
and large are the palms that arch over you,
and the light seen in the distance, caused
by the skylights of the offices in the rear,
seems a long distance off. It isn't very
near after all, for the store is nearly 100
feet in depth. Passing through this
tropical belt, the visitor flinds plenty of
light at the counters and can admire the
very choice collection of palms, stove
plants, etc., and ot the vases of chma,
metal, celluloid, etc., to contain them. He
will also admire the new decoration of the
store recently done in white and gold, of
very charming effect. This firm does a
very large business in tropical plants be-
sides cut flowers (with which their large
ice boxes are well stocked), and decorative
work. The proprietors find the readiest
sale for Kentias, araucarias and Pandanus
Veitchii, while the trade in fern dishes,
filled, remains excellent.
They have a large order for the decora-
tion of Mrs. Whitney's residence on State
St., on the occasion ot the debut of her
daughter on December 1. White and
yellow chrysanthemums, Adiantum cune-
atum and large palms will be the principal
things used.
They have also a large house wedding at
Schenectady next week. White and yel-
low chrysanthemums will be used, but the
principal feature will be a wedding bower
of greenery, in which a long rope of smilax
and Lilium Harrisil will be festooned from
the ceiling.
The store at 40 Maiden Lane, hitherto
known as the Maiden Lane Florist, has
been recently taken over by T. J. WADE,
who has thoroughly renovated it and
changed its name to the "Cajiital City
Florist." The place looks very nice and is
well stocked, particularly with palms. Mr.
Wade says he is satisfied with the business
he is doing. He is on a good thoroughfare
between the two main business streets of
the city and ought to succeed.
Peripatetic.
Philadelphia.
General BasineBS.
Business has improved somewhat
the past week owing to Thanksgiving
trade; but from the majority of growers
the report comes that prices are not so
good as at this season last year. The
stores report business fair; standing orders
given to growers for flowers are very few.
Stock is plentiful and of good quality,
especially American Beauty, from Wyud-
moor. Meteor Is very fine and much
sought after, many more could be sold. La
France and Bride, from Geo. Anderson, are
especially worthy of notice. Chrysanthe-
mums, it may be said, are on their last
legs. The majority of growers have
flnished cutting, but this does not mean
that they have sold their entire crop. A
great many flowers have spoiled this sea-
son. W. K. Harris is sending in some very
good blooms of late varieties; during the
past week this enterprising florist had two
wagons going with cut flowers.
On Tuesday last, Edwin Lonsdale sent
in some very flue flowers of his new carna-
tion, Helen Keller— the first blooms offered
for sale. They were greatly admired and
the variety is looked upon as an acquisi-
tion to the cut flower list.
Carnations generally are very good, Edna
Craig, from W. K. Harris, being especially
so.
General NoteB.
ChAS. Mecket, 17th and Erie ave.,
has just completed three new houses each
144x20 feet ; he will use them this season
for dormant roses and put in steam next
year.
A. W. Bennett, o£ Schenley Park, Pitts-
burg, was in the city this week buying
plants for the Phipps Conservatories
the above park.
La Roche & Stahl had an opening on
Wednesday last. They have made another
change in their store ; the cigar man hav-
ing given up the part he had leased. At
this opening they made a creditable dis-
play of decorative and flowering plants.
DAVID Rust.
PERFECT DRAINAGE
BENCH TILE.
For circulars, etc., address
Upland Greenhouses, Madison, N. J .
HATCH CHICKENS BY. STEAM
wiatte Improved ExcBlsiof Incubatof.
Simple, Per/ectf Self-Regu.
kUinq. ThonsandB in Bnc-
cesBml operation. Qnaran-
teed to hatch a larger per-
of fertile eggs at
it than any other
__itcher. Loweeb priced
._. _ first-clasB Hatcher n '
nias. Catalogtie.B eEO.II.8TAHL, Qulnc;
P, Ol ISOX llOO.
]<'OlTM>£I> 1850.
THE RBED GI.ASS COMPANY,
65 AA arien Street & 4G, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6th and 9th Ave. Elevated Stations. NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenliouses, Hot ISedS:
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!^
We des-
duce to the trade its
,geraent of Will
the dissolution of the firm L-f SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
issor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
Lofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to nil the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines ' ' .-....--- .
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you
improvements we solicit
continuance of your patronage
wh'at is needed at a price and '
know you will give ■
1 order.
turning out the best and most
intention to lead in further
the belief that we can supply just
s''atisf actor y to all. Send for price list and samples a " ""
Mention paper.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y.
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Washington.
Trade NoteB«
In the stores chrysanthemums are
selling at from 50 cents a bunch to 75 cents
each ; there is a good sale tor the best
flowers, but as there are too many inter-
mediate and small blooms on the market
the majority of them go to waste. Speci-
men chrysanthemum plants, it may safely
be said, liave been grown this season for
the last time, or, at least, for a long time
to come. It doesn't pay to fool with them;
that is the verdict of those who have grown
them for the past three seasons. The de-
mand for plants in pots does not go beyond
those in six or eight inch, and those with
six or nine well developed flowers bring
by far the highest prices. Carnations are
very plentiful ; they retail at from 25 cents
to 50 cents per dozen ; valley and narcissus,
75 cents ; Roman hyacinths, 50 cents ; La
France and Meteor roses, $1,50 ; Perle, $1 ;
Kaiserin, S3; American Beauty, $3; vio-
lets, $1.50; some days during the recent
cool spell they were not to be had at any
price.
Wedding Decorations. .
J. H. Small & Sous had a big deco-
ration on hand last week, on the occasion
of the Warder-Thoron marriage, which
took place in the big reception hall of the
Warder mansion. The ceremony was per-
formed in front of the wide fire place,
which was the center of the fine decora-
tions. On the wall, from ceiling to floor,
around the Are place, two immense rich
curtains of asparagus were he.ld in position
by two very large bunches of chrysanthe-
mums ; near the ceiling, forming a rich
frieze were garlands of the same flowers ;
between the parted curtains hung two in-
tertwined wreatbs of whiteand pink chrys-
anthemums. The Are place was hidden by
a screen of maidenhair fern crossed by a
large spray of white blooms. Asparagus
and chrysanthemums were very lavishly
used in the other rooms and stairway. The
library was done up in raised half circles
ot maidenhair fern, topped with beautiful
vases of long stemmed American Beauty.
A. GtJDE & Bro. had the decoration at
the Fearn-French wedding in the Tyler
residence. The wide crimson hallways
were lined with palms and ferns. The
ceremony took place in front of a wide al-
cove, which was curtained off with maiden-
hair and held back on each side with long
loops and ends of pink ribbons and La
France roses. Overhead hung a chime of
wedding bells of Bride roses, lined on the
insides with La France ; the clappers were
made of Parma violets ; these bells were
held tegether with a true lover's knot ot
broad pink and white ribbons. Long-
stemmed pink, and white roses and chrys-
anthemums in bowls and vases were every-
where used in great profusion.
G. W. Oliveb.
IMPORTED FROM BELGIITM. ' '
WX:LI, rOJtMED AWD JVICXJLT BVDDt:!) PZAlfTS.
per 50 per too
First Size, 10 to 12 inches diameter $20 00 $35 00
Second " 12 to 15 " " 3° 00 55 00
Selected Size, 15 to 18 inches diameter 4000 75 0°
For list of varieties see Special number of Florists' Exchange of Sept. 30th.
Araucaria Excelsa. — Plants grown from cuttings, from Si. 25 to $3.00 each.
: CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 e. 34tii sl, new york. :
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Genista Fragrans.
rOU CANNOT GET FINER PLANTS THAN OUR STOCK.
DWARF, COMPACT AND SHAPELY.
5 inch pots, . . . $4.00 per doz.; $S0 per 100
6 " .
6.00
50
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. ALBERT MICHEL.
EUGENE H. MICHEL,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper
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I CARNATIONS. 2
i I have fourteen houses planted to Carnations and they are under my special #
X care and supervision so that I can guarantee every cuttmg sent out. , . ♦
X IE vou liindly write to me stating what varieties you want, how many of each, *
X and when they are to be delivered I will give you figures and thmk we can make «
: "''"' ANNIE PIXLEY. t
♦ This is a new pink and one that you want to try, it is one ot those beautiful
X light pinks, just the proper color. The stems c— '- '■"' «"""" *" +"-"*" --h,.. i„„„
X the calyx never bursts, and it is such a strc ■
I help but make money if you plant it.
X Orders will be filled in rotation beg
X $100.00; 25 at 100 rates, 260 at 1000 rates.
Price per 100, $12.00 ; per 1000,
PANSIES.
I will have good little plants right along until April Ist. The stram is good,
e-:traVood, and the price very low quaUty considered. Per 100, 75 cts.; per 600, $3.00
ti-ee delivery; per lOOO $5.00, you to pay delivery.
GERANIUMS.
St class varieties and good beddera. Price ia mixture,
In separate colors, $l;i.00 per 1000; per 100, $3.00. There
. .rieties among these, they are all A No. 1.
Samples of any stock free. Terms absolutely casfi with the order or C.O.D.
ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA.
Mention papers.
Lock Box 4-96.
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Xhh^ Klorist's Exchanoe
15
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HOBTIOULTURIL ARCHITECTS tND BUILDERS.
Steam and Hot "Water Heatlus Hnslueers
Plans and Estimates furnished on applicat on
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD S FAIR
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue
LORD & BURNHAIVI CO., Irvington- on -Hudson. N. Y,
GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
Established 1844.
233 MERCER STREET,
NEW YORK.
FIYE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus,
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work shipped
ready ior erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
Perfect Drainage Bench. Tile''
Mention paper or Slate Tops.
•BKD 4C. POSTAGE KOH. ir,r,USTItAXE;i> CAXAt,OGVE.
vSTANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HB^WS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEN WBITIWC MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
to operate, and by far the
... _jB '--' ■" " " ' — .
ULtll you have J
uiruulftr, which will t -,....
etc. Also Cliampion Soil Pulveri
Siiliter. Address
Bo« 114, SPRINGFIELD. OHIO.
No More Leaky Sky Lights
Or supping and Breaking of Glass in Green
ilonBes or Farmer's Sash. Ton can save money
and glass by using the
1t^
PATENT GLAZIER
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
Get our Inures before buying Glasa. - . Matimatet Wreely Oiven.
GLASS
63 South 5th Avenue,
bet. Houston and Eleecker Sts.,
NEW YORK.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT REDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
AT LOWEST RATES.
89 Liberty S'reet,
bet. Broadway and Churcb St.,
NEW YORK.
L HIRRIU SON,
THIISIi POINTS are far snperlor to the old
mode of setting glass, as they will hold each pane
In place, preventtng the glass from slipping and
oansing binding and craoMng. Bach box contains
MOrights and 600 lefts. We also mate a tool for
driving the points. Frlce. 35o a Box. Driver,
,Si Uberal Dlsconnt to the Trade.
T. . 5'?J!°l°'°/" ^"P' '•y^'l prominent Hardware.
Paint, cm. Seedsmen, and Florist Pnpply Stores In
tte country. If yon do not And them, send postal
B>r a free sample, or send 69 cents for 1 package and
X driver by mail, post paid to any part of the V. S.
H. W. HAStsa CO., MUford, Mass..
THE
"CLIPPER
99
'■C •■'•-. A ^y, RECORD
■" IM''j Vtyourre-
^ mil !st we will
A in I [1 a, list of
'l V^M 1 'I (Vy^ * \ fl"« ists using
*■'" — ■*■ — ^^ thisse bars
iixlasample.
Correspon-
•li nee solici-
t<il. Plans
fill dished.
LOOKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE rLORfSTS* EXCHANCC
THOS. W.WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irohitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
Send for cataloeruo, enclosing four cents in stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
RECEIVED
AVL
BEST
AWARDS
I.AST
FOBE
TEAKS.
Opens sash
same height
~ — -*— at far end. -
The only macliine in competition recelTing a
Certificate of Merit at the St. Lonis Conrcntlon.
Cutaioguea Free.
E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLOftiST'S EXCHANGg
STANDARD POTS
Send for my Price List
before placing your orders.
Unsurpassed facilities for
producing the best in
the market.
STANDARD POTS.
Haying greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them iu vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. Itwill be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,'''''fy^^li^^l^^,T^^*'''''*'
WAREHOUSES
(Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, Lonp: Island City, N. T.
( Randolph A venue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
ROY/1 L
HEATERS
IHE RIGHT KINO OF BOILER
In a Greenhouse means
SUCCESS WITH FLOWERS.
Hart & Grouse,
UTiCA, N.Y.
SCOLLAY'S
I iJttPJtorJSD
I PUTTY BULB.
M For Glazmg Sash, Etc..
■ Patent Plant Sprinkler
For sale by your Seedsman
or sent, post-paid for$l OO.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
-SXAXDARD-
FLOWER POTS
OVER 1,000.000 IN STOCK.
Price list for jiny number.
r Inch pots, per 100. t3.60
10.00
15.00
20.00
HILH\GER BROS.' POTTERY.
FORT EDWARD, NEW^ YORK.
AUGUST HOLKRU & SO.NS, 136 & 138 W. 24l h
.■<tieet. New Voi'k City, Airents for New-
York and vicinity.
The KLORIST'S tDXCHANGEJ,
STOCK PUANTS.
CIR!SANTt]EMUMS
Best Sorts for Cut Flowers.
FARLE7ENSE.
We offer fine fronds of this Ouoen of
Ferns, at $10.00 per 100. Plants
from 60 cts. to $6.00.
ARECA LUTESCENS.
EACH
Golden 'Wedding, unquestionably the
best yellow 40o.
Ivory, best dwarf -white 35c.
Miss Minnie Wanamaker, white 35c.
Vivian Morel, pink 25c,
W. H. Lincoln, yellow S5c.
Mrs. Alplieus Hardy, white "Ostrich
Plume " variety 26c.
Mermaid, pink S5c.
Boslyn, pink 26Cj
H. E. Widener, yellow
G. "W. CMlds, crimson 35
3 stems, 7 ft.
LATANIA BORBOHICA.
4 ft
3i'
8 00
. 6 00
. 3 60
. 2 00
.$1 00
.. 3 00
.. 2 00
.. 0 36
PETER HENDERSOH& CO.,
0 25
Vellchll, Sin. pots, 4 ft 6 00
" 7 " 3" 2 50
6 " li" 1 OU
Cuneatum, 8 in. pots, 1^ high by
S'2ft. diameter 2 60
*^1 Adiantum Cunealum, fine fronds, $1.00 a 100
>.j< Asparagus Plumosus, 8 ft. strings, 60 cts.,
76 cts. and $1.00.
All measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J. L. LOOSli, Alexandria, Va.
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
Good large flowers 75 cts. per pound. I Yellow Immortelles.
Second size 46 cts. " | Colored
Case price on application.
My Metal Designs are unsurpassed and very low in price. I will make any Metal
Design to order and guarantee satisfaction.
♦ HOLLY METAL WREATHS FOR CHRISTMAS. ♦
Also Moss Wreaths, Immortelle Wreaths, Bouquet Papers, Moss, Tin Foil, Pampas, Doves,
Sheaves, Etc., Etc., at lovFest prices.
AW»1?'K» ■«» TWr A TW"1«^ Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS, ^,^„„^ ^^^
. Illl,lC.lCiM.A.J^i^ J Importer and Dealer in FLOKISXS' SUPPLIES.
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufaclurers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
LILIUM AURATUM
JUST ARRIVED.
5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case
7 to 9 " 150 "
9 to 11 " lao "
F. W. 0. SCHHITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
$25 00 per 1000
. 40 00
. 50 00
Automatic ^ Ventilation
A PRACTICAL REALITY.
By the use of our Automatic Hydraulic
Ventilator you will dispense with all labor
and attention incidental to ventilating.
It is not an attachment to boiler or pump,
but an entirely independent automatic machine,
governed and operated by the temperature
within the house.
It will maintain an even temperature at any
point desired, from freezing to lOO degrees.
It will open ventilators any height and
with any speed desired. May be readily
attached to any shafting now in use.
It is simple and durable in construction,
and makes a handsome ornament in any house,
filling a want long felt by those in the Florist
trade.
Chadborn-KennedyMfg.Go.
FISHKILL=ON=HUDSON, N. Y.
Mention paper.
HERE IS WHAT WILL PLEASE YOU.
GEKANIUMS, from flats in fine condition, nil
named varieties, at $15.(10 per lOUO or $1,75
per ICO. The same from %},(. incli pots, SS.OO
per lOO.
COI.EUS, from 2y^ inch pots, fine, $3.00 per 109.
Rooted cnttiOKS, BOc. per 101).
AGERATUMS, blue and white, SJ^inch pots,
SS.Oil per 100. Rooted cuttinus, Too. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, »4 inch pots. $3.50 pel- 100. Boot-
ed cuttings, $1.25 per 100.
PETUNIAS, fine stock, double white, fringed,
2KP0IS, $S.50perlOO.
amed varieties. At
^J sorts must remain
with iis. Cash must always accompany the
order. Plants now ready.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. - SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
CARNATION GROWERS
ATTENTION !
If you pay out money for carnations why
not buy the best. The
ROSB QUBEN
Is a healthy prrower, abundant bloomer, rose
color, large tiower, nevei- bursts, long stiff
stems continuous bloomer, and absolutely
Bast Proof, ^.'i :;- now b-ioklng orders for
rooted cuttings ot the above. We are also
taking orders for the best fringed varieties,
variegated and whiteDouble Petunias also the
cream ot best Coleus and large flowering Nier-
embergias, and a very choice strain Pansies
from seed bed. Prices on application.
MESSMORE & TURNER, MINERVA, OHIO,
CARNATIONS — —
All the new and leading varieties.
Write for prices on what you want.
GEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven, Mioh.
Plants, Bulbs, Etc.
B. H. ROOZEN, Hicksville, N.T.
IMPORTER.
Extra quality. Dark green and well berried.
Full cases, i6 cubic feet, per case, $4.00;
4 cases, fiS.oo; 5 cases, $18.00.
'WII.I-IS S. CI.AIIK,
613 I2lh St., N.W.,
LILY VALLEY.
Pinest 3 yr. old pips, per 100, 80c. ; perlOOO
S7.50; case, 2,600, «17. Samples mailed.
SPIR^A (Astiltje) JAPONICA
Per 100, «4.3B; case, 175, S7.00.
H.C. FAUST & CO.,
64 and 66 N. Front St., PHDOA., PA.
WHEIM WRITII16 MEWTION THE FLOniST'S EXCHANGE
Healthy well rooted cuttings from cool pro-
pagating bench, $1.00 per 100, by mail, postpaid.
Kex Begonia plants from 4 inch pots (half
dormant, so that part of dirt may be removed
from roots), in twelve varieties, at So. 00 per
100. Plants strong and healthy. Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
A. B. DAVIS i SON, ""SCTo""''' Pu»cellville, Va
3000 FIELD PLANTS
Full average size, in Neponset 4's, nice
condition to ship by freight.
MRS. MSHBB: $T 00 per 100
GOLDEN GATE TOO "
EBBD CBEIGHTON 9 00
AURORA 11 M "
Also from soil inside.
ANGELUS.. S8 00
AURORA 10 OO
EDWARD SWAYNE, Carnationisti
KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
60,000 Roses.
XX TWO YEARS.
DO YOU WANT ■
ROSE CUTTINGS?
I offer strong two and three eyed cuttings
(unrooted) of Uermet, Bride, Perle.Wootton
and la Prance, for $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
No Mildew or SBOi. Casn with arder.
C. T. FAIRFIELD, Florist, Springfield, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE
CINERARIA HYBRIDA 6RANDIFL0RA,
(The Prize.)
Extra fine, large plants, $8.00 per 100.
Strong plants, 3 in. pots, $5.00
Dracaena Indlvlsa, 16 to 18in. high, $400 per 100.
Booted cutting ot New WhHe Ageralum, "Lady
Isabell," prepaid, $1.00 per 100.
GEOKGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, If. J.
W wamWG MENTION THE Pt C
T'S EXCHANGE
, We compare our stock with any other
house in the United States or European grow-
ers and our prices are also as reasonable as can
be for No. 1 stock, grown from hard wood cut-
tings and on their own roots. Order early
I at once. p^^, jjq.
15,000 Gen'l Jacq. (red) S S-™
10,000 Ulrich Brnnner (red) jJ-O"
2,080 Magna Cliarta (pinll) »■""
BOOHermosa (pink) K-UO
10,000 Mad. Plantier (good for Easter,
white)..
w II mi;/ (! rm
1,000 Pink Daily (pink) "U"
5,000 Agrippina (red). i,'.;' \ innn
1 000 Mad. Cochran (flne bloomer, white) lO.CO
2,000 London (flesh, monthly, flne) 8.0U
1,000 Louis PhlUppe (red). ».oo
500 Duchess de Brabant (deep flesh; b.UU
Must be sold by December 1, for want of
room. Now is every florist's chance to buy
good and cheap stock. Order now.
C. RIBSAM & SONS, Trenton N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
HARD TIMES PRICES FOR ROOTED CUT-
TINGS AND PLANTS.
Geraniums, double, single a"a '"^'^y 'eiX'^Wmln
Srufls.*'cSle'uia»5ir5ere'Sfe'?s|Slf^
Golden Vers., Firebrand, etc., rooted cuttlngB, 50e.
per 100; 2& ii. pots, *2.!!5 per 100. Alternanthera,
pf Malor, A. Nana and Versicolor from Bats. $1.00 per
Soi Geranium Mad. Sallerol flne bushy olants trom
2« In. pots, «c. per doz. Cyperus Alteinitolia, 4in.
pots Wo. per lioz. BeBonias-Metalica, Bubraand
Sthers, 3 &. pots, «l.gO per doa. Vlucas 3 m. pots
75c. per AOT.. Manettia Bioolor, ^^^VBtAo^ Cash
with tlie order. Hrs. J. 1 • '»*'*•" , i„„„'
WestEnd Greenhoases, Ult. Pleasant, Iowa
Send your order for
HOLLY
to first hands and get it fresh and bright.
Our stock is extra fine, full of berries, and we
are prepared to cut and ship the same day
your order is received.
Price $5.00 per case,
P. C. SQUIRES, Berlin, Maryland.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtOBISTS EXCHANBr
12.000 FIELD-GROWN, EXTRA FINE
SNOW CREST DAISY
AND
CARNATIONS.
^^'it1t"n°"^Pr^T"Ga;fl;id.'portYaT'
J.J.Harrison, San Mateo,
$7.00 per (00.
DAYBREAK, «10.00 per 100.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ontario.
plant.
VOL. VI. Ho 2
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERVMEN. SEEDSMEN^^7^~^^,;r TRADE IN GENERAL.
NEW YORK, DECEMBER 9, 1893.
-t-
PITCHER
& MANDA.
-^-
BEKLIN AND HAMBURG PIPS
OP LILY OF THE VALLEY,
For early or late flowering.
Extra fine goods and guaranteed to give satisfaclkn. In boxes ccnlaining ^
3,500 . ' stonnn
Per 1,000 ... * o 22
" 10 000 ° ^^
'™" 75 00
One Dollar Per Year.
FOR SPECIAL LIST '^- ^i
HOLIDAY GOODS
SEE ADVERTISEMENT PACE 6.
EXTRA. F-INB STRAIN
CYCLAMEN GRANDIPLORUM,
MIXED, $1.00 per pkt.; $10.00 per 1000.
500,000 TUBEROSES
IN ANY QUANTITY
at prices that cannot be equalled for the selected, large, perfectly cured bulbs we offer.
rn^w'ooTlot?°™''''''^''''*'°®"'='"'°"^'"-"f"^°- ""isT
In 25,000 " '.■.■.■.■.■.■.;; Ill
ii50 at lO'oO rate; '3,500' at io,bdo 'rate.'
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE.
in thJt;r,4"eitrer;:"r'qu1nUtv';rTual?t;.^"^ '"°""^^ P"""-' °" -^"^ ■■' "-'i-'-ed
Fine plants in 4 inch pots .... t^o^nn^'
Strong plants in 5 inch pots . . . 10 nn
Extra fine plants in 6 inch pots . . Jg 22
SWEET PEAS FOR EARLY FORCmG.
FRESH STOCK.
BLANCHE FERRY ^ff "'•
PRINCESS BEATRICE, fine rose. . . .'.' ^J °°
MRS. SANKEY, best white, extra fine.. . Inn
ALBA MAGNIFICA. pure white * ""
CROWN PRINCESS PRUSSIA, blush pink
2 00
K. K. McAllister,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT.
22 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORk!
THE FLORIST'S EXCMUHGt
HOLLY
ORCHIDS,
.^.::zz:c:^Tz^z i.rt ^^^^Jz^:^^i^- - -
" Percivaliana IS nn
Cypripedium insigne ...!..'* 5 00
Harrisianum 19 nn
Lffilia anceps ^;: ""
Odontoglossura grande ■■■■'!!!!' 10 00
Rossii majus • • - . . „ _„
Dendrobium nobile ^"^ .'.'.'.' in 22
Coelogyne cristata ....'' 10 00
advertising i
Per Doz. Per lOO
|95 00
125 00
150 00
40 00
95 00
65 00
85 00
65 00
85 00
85 00
85 00
WELL BERRIED AND OF PRIME QUALITY
Ready about December 10th ; order now.
Single case $5.00 per case ; five case lots at $4 75
Ten case lots at $4.50 per case. Terms Net!
Bouquet Green, in bags of about 40 lbs. at
$8.00 per 100 lbs. Terms Net.
On the following we offer
10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT for Cash.
Immortelles.
AZALEAS.
^^<^ii^J:za^ii^^jtx^ '■Thrwifb^r^d^ ---- '•- -
imported stock, arriving i„ much bettef condition and sufflrtg no check ' '"^ '"""'"' '°
Fine plants, with heads 9 to 12 inches in diameter $30 00 per 100.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N. T
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS- EKCHANGt ' * »l *
Golden Yellow, natural, first quality, at $2.00
per doz.; by the case of 100 bunches, $15.00
the hundred bunches.
White, Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at $2.75 per doz.; by
-■■".. tl^e case of 125 bunches at $21 the 100 bunches
Hartford Trailing Fern, paper pressed, in papers of one dozen nice
strings with fruitage, at $3.00 the dozen papers.
Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed, at $3.50 the dozen papers
Order now, stating your wants, and leave Ulecti^^o us ^"■*"''"
Cycas Leaves, natural prepared. Cape Flowers. Milkweed Balls
Holiday Baskets, Pot Holders. Plant Stands, Metal Fern
Dishes and Jardiniere Bowls, in great variety, and mLnyoUer items
of interest quoted in Our Wholesale Supply List, mai ed free
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
4rf<//ws LeHars to Station E. m & 138 W. 24th Stroot. Mew York.
RITING MENTION 1
The FLORIST'S EXCHANOB.
tryDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Plnnts, Bulbs aixl
ReaulBites. Ti.ey are
• ^ -St at tho lowesl
prices. TRADE LIST
iwsued quarterly, mailei
free to tne trade only.
Pblladelplila
BIKEW WBrriMC MgHTieH THt FmRISTS EXCH«HCC
GYCAD ZAffllA 1NTE6RIF0LIA WE SELL MOSHROOM SPAWN,
"*"'* . „„„ inn. ai9nn _ -...nil mil no
Very heavy mail plHnte, tS.OO per 100; $WjOO
per lOOO; $W.0O per 5000. Very large plants,
price on application.
peJ-^1000r$90.00 per lO.OM. Write tor pr.ces
on anything you >vant to
SOAR BEOS., Lemon City, Dade Co ria
MUFN WAITING MENTION'"'^ "• "°'«T.« rxCHANGE
JAMES H. DENHAM,
SEEDSMAN,
245 S. Main St^^^LOSANGELES, CAl.
SPEBULTIES ■.-SS52""anf « »,
choice Flower, Tree »»* J»'5"»' ct??e^
Seeds and Bulbs grown to order. Corres-
pondence solicited.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.|
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
1024 Hakrt Stioet, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
KCB. Cable Address : DeForest Pbila.
Vrloe Usts on application.
ti"nr, "- • ~ ~- "-O-'ST-a ^CHANGE.
I BURPEE'S I
I SEEDS i
I Philadelphia. }
i Wholesale Price List for Florists «
T and Market Gardeners. 4
t»»»^» ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
WHEN WRITWr. MEHTIOH THE ^' oHiaT'S EXCHANGE
FREE BY POST.
TIGRIDIAS. TIGRIDIAS.
Far
uperlor to Southern, at the following
LILIUW HRRRISII UNO DUTCH BULBS.
Special low prices to Flo.ists and Dealers.
^W^EEB£R & DON,
Seed Merchants and Growers,
114 Chambers Street, - Now York.
AiHFiM WRITING MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
I,iUumHarrlsii,7-9in 83™ «f f 00
White R?man H"acinths;iWBm 1 75 15 CO
Blush -While Italicum Hya-
cinths, 12-17 in I'"
Narcissus Campernelle. o"
SiHBle Begonia, fine buibs, new crop
finest strain, in 4 separate colors. 4 50 36 00
Convallarla Majalls, German pips 1 00 R 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tali, A 1 90 7 6U
Low-budded Boses, Hardy Azaleas, Rho-
dodendrons, Clematis, etc., etc.. can be
ordered at any time tor Maroli 9th delivery.
16 00
NO l'Ttr'6°fnrh^esn!!5o°peT ™r wtM per .000.
THfJ'pa1S°-™^a"WS2?.'"tl;ady for
Immediate Bhlproent. Address — ,.,„^„
cHAs. BLACK. Hi.htstown, n^. ^^^^ FLORIDA FLOWERS
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
.».g8„;{{aft^SL^„NewY°3!;!iPxyH"ANGE
Tigrldia VanHoutei per 100.... S3 00
" Vlolacep - ■■" ■ ""
" pulcbell
' ' grandiflora n j ^5
" conchiflora
FINE LARGE BULBS.
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte, Vt.
LILY VALLEY.
Finest 3 yr. old pips, per 100, 80c.; P"'' J""*
S7.60 ; case, 3,600, »17. Samples mailed.
SPIR^A (Astillie) JAPONICA
Per 100, »4.a5; case, 17B, «7.00.
H.C. FAUST & CO.,
';.f.-:?,«»N^.:ST°.;g^THEE..On.fT?S^^X^HANO.:
X n.oa'f=rT'f
SURPLUS BULBS
per 100
ROIflftN HYACINTHS, 12 to 15 $i 50,
LlLIUra HRRRISII, 5 '<> I ^""l
<< '. 7 to 9 2 00
9 to 12 5 00 I
FINE NftiyiED HYIICINTHS ^ Oq
CRLLRS, li^ i""'^ upwards » ""
Wilte for prices of other varieties.
CURRIE BROS.,
MILWAUKEE, WIS
FLOWER SEEDS
My Trade List--^-
of the Choicest
and riost Desirable
KINDS FOR FLORISTS
P»«WW'f«*"^" •■■■
■ NOW READY. "
send for FREE copy, alsosende c^'^tastamps
for sample packet o( Royal Show pansles,
vou may test them along Bide the strain tnat
L„„„wgrowing. It will surprise you.
319-23SiXTnST.S.
TEEKE HACTK, WD. ,. ,, . i
My adverlli,ement in your paper •Ka8j;he^^oosl |
adv. I have used so far.
— JMISSC.H.LIPPINCOTT.J
M u,=TiNr. MENTION THE n.OB18T-S EXCMAMOE
EUCHARIS AMAZONICA.
We offer 10,000 of these bulbs in
finest condition at following rates :
. t. e inch, per lO, .3.0; -^ "-/-OO; I ^»," J^ ^rergl^rrs^t-he
« '^;„:;ii.«;/; in''c.r.:ir;-x^er";.**-"'" -" I ""— order ----•—•
we are HEA DQtJ ABTERS for Japan Maples, Tree '■»'»»"'^' ^f '^,^^^''^' p" ,,
H H BERGER & CO., (established i878.) SAN FRANCISBOi uALir.
BULBS AT YOUR OWN PRICE
White Roman Hyacinths, extra size.
Narcissus, paper white and grandiflora.
Lilium Harrisii, 5-7, 7-9. 9-12-
Dutch Hyacinths, extra named varieties,
double and single
Single and Double Tulips, named, mixed.
Extra Large Narcissus Polyanthus,
Bedding Hyacinths, double and single^
mixed.
For five years we have been
supplying the trade with Bulbs,
Plants and Seeds grown and
collected in this favored climate.
Our specialty is stock for the
mail trade, but we supply any-
thing from Florida. Our
trade list offers many good new
things ; a copy was sent you a
short time ago. Have you read it?
Pike & Ellsworth, Jessamine, Florida
FIFTY THOUSAND
BRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches oiroumterence, tor
ihii.ment early in December, at $9.00
per TmO. Orders accepted subject to
stoclt being unsold.
I Sweet Pea ^TuXr
We are headquarters lor California
Ki-owu Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract lor their requireraeiils lor
season of 1894, will do well to write foi
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansomo Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL
Eiiiirrim
VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA.
OFFERS ;
Cosmos, White, at »6.00 per lb.; Pink, »6.00 perlb.i
CaffifpsiKi''nc^oln,a Grandiflora, flowers 1
111, across. 250. trade packet; C. Lnnceolata,
Cactfvm'choico mixed, large collection, 50c. per
Obituary.
POKT RICHMOND, S. I.-Thomas Tait
died here on November 30, aged 70 years,
leaving an invalid widow, but no children.
He wai born near Kelso, Scotland, and be-
longed to the old school of gardeners that
is fast passing away, having served a regu-
lar apprenticeship and spent some time in
the Experimental Gardens Edinburgh
and with some of the noted gardeners in
Enuland. He came to this country In 185A
After a few years spent in charge of pri-
vate places he started business as a com-
mercfal florist and continued m active
duty up to the time of his death. He was
a man of steriing integrity an enthu^ast
in his profession, a member of the Mew
York Horticultural Society, andafrequent
exhibitor at the old-time flower shows. He
was an acknowledged authority on nomen-
clature, and well versed in all branches of
the profession. His funeral was attended
by many of his old friends. »• ri.
BAT KIDGK, N. Y.— Wm. Wallin, one of
the oldest residents of the town, died on
Tuesday of last week. He was born in
England in the last year 9« t^l? l'^* "l^ll
tury and came to America in 1880. He sec
tied in Brooklyn and set up as a florist ana
gardener. Many ot the floe old trees in
Brooklyn now were planted by him, and
he also laid out a good portion of Green-
wood cemetery. He had been a ^f .'^entof
Bay Bldge for ten years. Up to a few
months ago he was in good health, but
was then attacked by a Paral?"". !,''™^«
from which he never recovered. 1 he tun
eral took place Thursday afternoon from
the house, Rev. Bishop Falkner, of Christ
Church, offlciating at the services, ihe
interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
LlLlUM HARRISII.
original and lamest growers of this important bulb.
OUR SPBCJIKUTV :
True Stock, Lowest Prices. Best Qualiiy.
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TABRVTOWN-ON-BUDSON, new YORK.
ISTS' EXCH
BULBS
PLANTS
TUBEROUS-
ROOTED
Dwollins and Greenhouse.
BY 0. 1. ALLEN.
HYACINTHS, LILIBS, TULIPS, NARCIS-
SUS CYCLAMEN, CALLAS, GLADIO.
LUS, AMARYLLIS, FREESIA.
TROPiBOLUM, TIGRIDIAS,
Etc., Etc.
THLs^o^t-^rSa^^'w t^o i«|iH
f°pVi4^«- •,?rnt'° ?,rcih"orclar ^f 'pS
propagate them ; how to g^-'- — ,, " „, p^nts
''??„pi:s^o1m/or?:nt-a place in the field of flori-
I ouitiire as do the
and is at the
mnas. Orozy a. cnoice mixeu, i,« inj pc. ."., v^-'"
Sliolce, »<,00 per lb.; Mad. Crozj, Ventura, l-res.
Carnot, tl.OO per lb. ,,=„„„„,. j.^nerlb
^Tv'k7t"p%tIl-ippSBV;SjoS;'^Ca%^iSah:S'ri''llaS:
stone, red and wbite striped, Ko,
Will be sold by the loo, Soo, or i.ooo.
i»-N^ Reasonable Offer Refused.-^
3 Coenties Slip,
NEW YORK,
piace .u the field of flpri-
vanous kinds ot flowering bulbs
"a V= »t tho same time so little understood.
^T^-alpo^-^^s hook ha, ,„, many years^,^de
He has taken the io'''»'''?"?'t" and therefore
^L?r°orfis^oSSWSd""Ss*-experience.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS
^"?renV\^:S"frr^TJe''lnS^^ntrP'^t
have heen d™^"" ""^|,„ „uituial directions are
Srtrg7o^Tr=^Sp^^-T?t^einthishook.
THE LOSSES OF BULBS
from overestimating tl^f'-LSfe'/'toTev^nt such
counted and i^^iXFndicref^d'deCihed that
'a°ufon"foUoS'hese directions will suffer very
little loss in the future.
atniiA rpd and wnitestripeu, iyu, yci lu., ...."...- —
of^'jSdDorTDJllght. DucheBB of EdtDburgb Isa
Kckford. Mrs. S.inkey. OraoBe Price. Primrose
$1 00 per Id.! Queen of Enyland, ¥l.ii5 per id.,
Choice mixed. 50^. per lb.
K:lS'"KS"i*fl«^^ °ii *?-1?a'iff'o'^nl'i Haniisomel, lllustey, Cloth, 12 mo. Prioe, postpaiil, $2.03
A.iJpaSJlfu'ftnKT^rs, 50c. per oz.; ?T per lb
Dorynntlies Palmyra, "Queensland Lily," T5c
For Carnation Rnst and Mildew on Roses FOSTITE takes the
cake. 25 lbs. $2.00. Joosten's Magazine Bellows, $3.50.
Sto''ck8-lg!fl!''Giant Perfection, M weeks choice
™]^Qrt *ft ftfi npr ih ■ 7(tc oer oz.; Purple, Red, Old
Sise^«,'' R uk' Whlfe' %: oz • Vm per lb -,
IB 11. Dwarf, lavender bine. 80c. oz.; JD.OU^per ID.
«'?e"a"ntSi!l'^a?;?t?e^"J;^.ent*o^V,'S'l{.Ter;&seTds;
CaSnafia'Sd. Crozy, *i.00 perlOO; Ventura «3.50 per
3^lk^;?£e^i'&',tap^Tifof°,«eria
bulbs 1 seeds. 50c. per oz. Easily .Brown.
Send for Trade L.ist.
•HEN WRITING MENTION THE Fl-OHIST'S EXCHANGE
Address iOl orders to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANCE
170 FUL'OM STREET H. Y.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
We have found your paper a valuable
advertising medium and are well pleased
withtheresultsobtained.^^^^^^^^^_
The^ Klorist's Exchanoe.
19
_ Decorative Fruit-Bearing Plants.
Solanum capsioastrum, the star capsi-
cum.—As a berry-bearing pot plant for
decorative purposes in Winter, this is per-
haps the most valuable ot the lot. It has
' a neat, miniature, tree-like shape, very
compact, yet graceful in growth. The
leaves are small; the fruit, when well-de-
veloped about three quarters of an Inch in
diameter ; color, orange red.
The cultivation is simple. Sow the seed
early in Spring, prick off into small pots
as soon as theseedlings will allow, shifting
gradually as they need it into larger pots,
and plunge in the open ground where they
get the benefit of the full sun ; others may
be planted out of the pots ; the latter
make better growth, but when they come
to be lifted in the Fall great care must be
exercised in the operation or they will
lose their leaves.
Ardisia crenulata is a plant for the mil-
lion, no getting away from that fact. It
has everything in its favor, elegant habit,
pretty little flowers, fresh looking and not
easily injured leaves, and every shoot bears
masses of beautiful coral red berries. Be-
sides It is easily grown ; it only requires
good drainage. Any ordinary soil will
suit It, and it does not require any artifi-
cial heat to speak of. Salable plants, say
from twelve to eighteen inches high, take
about two years to make their growth,
that 18 the only trouble. They are a little
slow m getting to be specimen plants.
After they are three years old, if the plants
are in a strong, healthy condition, we often
see three different seasons' crops of fruit
and flowers on the plant at the same time
There is a yellowish fruited variety of
erenulata which is not very common ; it
n^ the same habit as the red fruited one.
The ardisias are all easilv propagated
from cuttings, and this is "the quickest
method by which to grow plants to a salable
size. Neater plants are, however, raised
from seed which is produced in abundance,
and they germinate very quickly. Sow in
boxes quite thickly and pot off the most
robust as they come up. If room cannot
be spared them, they can be kept in the
seed boxes for a few months without harm.
Aucuba Japonica is a much neglected
plant in this country ; in addition to pro-
ducing magnificently colored berries at
this season of the year, some of its varie-
gated forms can be grown to such perfec-
tion that they compare favorably with the
flnest crotons. As a fancy leaved useful
decorative plant it has no equal. It can be
grown with perfect safety in a house where
the thermometer does not fall below freez-
ing. The species and the various forms are
all perfectly hardy here, that is, the only
bad effect of zero weather on them is
shown in the blackening ot the most ex-
posed leaves.
The stock is best increased from cut-
tings. Take fairly big pieces with the
leaves whole and put in sand in a cool
house ; they root very quickly. The plants
come into bloom outside just as soon as freez-
ing is past. The male and female flowers are
produced on separate plants; a good crop ot
berries will be secured it some branches of
the pollen bearing plants are cut off at the
prop«r time and shaken over the flowers of
the pistillate plants. This should be done
In the naiddle of a dry, sunny day. Some
ot the best varieties for foliage are luteo-
picta, albovariegata, aurea, bicolor and
macrophylla. The nearer to the type (A
Japonica foemina and A. J. masculaj that
plants can be had, the better will be the
crop ot berries.
Kirlna humilis ought certainly to be
more commonly grown as a berry bearing
p ant for Christmas use. A good sized
plant can be raised in a four-inch pot. If
the roots are somewhat cramped for room
the plant will flower and fruit very freely
Ihe berries are bright red or dark yellow
borne on slender drooping racemes about
three inches in length. For decorating
store windows few things are prettier. The
llants won't stand mnp.h i/^ai1,'r.ri- ti —
Rosa setigera, the prairie rose.— There
are many others which might be enum-
erated fortheir pretty fruit. This species
has a profusion ot it every season, and it is
so arranged at the ends ot the branches as
to make it particularly desirable as a
Winter berry.
Among the snowberries Symphoricarpus
racemosus is the most u.=eful; the fruit is
pure white, quite large, and comes in use-
ful in many ways.
Berberis Thunbergii and B. integerrima
have small hanging racemes ot oblong red
berries ; they cling well to the bushes dur-
ing Winter. y. w. q.
Foreign Notes.
Rose Colored Calla.— This variety of
calla, of which previous mention was
made in these columns, has been definitely
ascertained to be Richardia Rehmanni.
The plant was originally described by
Engler in his Botanische Jahrbrucher in
1883 as Zantedeschia Rehmanni.
Narcissi Blooming Twice in one Year
•Bulbs under the most favorable circum-
stances grown naturally, are not expected
to bloom twice in one year, yet such is the
case in the Isles of Scilly this year, and
never in the history ot fioriculture in the
islands has such a thing been known
before. For some four or five years past it
has been a great effort to get them in the
forcing houses before the last week in
December ; in the open ground the middle
of January was considered early, but this
year they are earlier than ever. At the
present time (November) large patches of
Soleil d'Or are in full bloom from bulbs
that bloomed in January, not only the
variety mentioned, which is one of our first
to bloom, but Paper White, Scilly White,
and Gloriosa, are also being cut tor market
Anemone fulgens flowers are also being
cut from beds that bloomed in March
Nearly all the varieties of Trumpet Nar-
cissus are pushing their heads above
ground. The foliage is looking healthy
and strong, and the promise ot bloom is
good. Should there be a fine Spring and
bummer, bulbs may be expected to be
large and sound, on account ot the time
that will necessarily elapse between the
blooming season and the season of rest
Gardener's Chronicle.
CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA,
(The Prize.)
Extra flne, large plants, $8.00 per 100.
Strong plants, 3 in. pots, $6.00 "
Draoaana Indrvlsa, 16tol8ln. high, $4.00 per 100.
Booted cutting ot New WKIts Aearatum, "Lady
Isabell," prepaid, $1.00 per 100.
GEIORei: J, HUGHES, Berlin, If. J.
«WIH WRITIWC MtHTlOW THe FtORlST'S EXCHANGE
^vioi-:
s. Rooted cuttings, by mall,
Heliotrc
1.25
perlbbVJi'zS; Scarlet'Saite, '
CASH WITH ORDER.
W J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
WHEW WRITING MEMTIOW THE FtORISVS EXCHAWer
HOW TO roiic[ mm
Upon receipt of SOcts. I will send to
any address lull directions how to
force Violets in Winter in from 8 to 12
days time, with rich result. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed by an experienced
florist. Address
JOHN SKROBAULK,
492 Hudson Ave., Rochester, N.Y.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Stock plants cheap.
To make room.
strong; and healihy, $I.O0 per doi.
Cash with order.
MRS. A. OVERBtUGH, Pleasant Lake, Mass.
E FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
plants won't stand much josiling. They
are not so very tender, but the berries are
easily knocked oft. Young plants are
raised from seed.
Among the hardy shrubs which retain
their fruit till mid-winter the ilex or holly
tribe are the most prominent. The com-
mon English I. aquifolium, with bright
red or yellow berries, is the most admired-
next comes the small-leaved yaupon I. cas-
sine, of the southern states. I. opaca, the
Anierican holly, is not so bright colored in
iruit as the two first named. I. cornuta, a
Japanesespecies very profuse in fruiting
ougnt to be better known for this purpose
It IS perfectly hardy here and grows very
rapidly. The above are all evergreen
Among the deciduous kinds 1. verticil-
late and I. decidua are most in use.
» The evergreen Hawthorn, Cratgegus py-
racantha bears beautiful orange red fruit
in graceful clusters. When the weather is
not too severe it stays on the bushes all
Winter. For decorative purposes it comes
in very well.
World's Fair Notes.
The World's Fair grounds present a dis-
mal appearance in their covering of snow
and ice. The buildings themselves look
dejected and seem almost ready to tall •
railroad tracks are laid through many of
the principal ones and down the avenues
We have had some zero weather here, and
the Esquimaux is in his glory skating on
the lagoon.
The Horticultural Building is almost
empty; the mound is bare and all the
surroundings present a woeful aspect, a
combination of sad memories encircled by
wreaths ot wilted Cobea scandens
The largest ot the New York palms were
donated to the parks of Chicago. The
Japanese exhibit ot plants was donated to
Washington Park. Massajhusetts plants
still remain, and with many miscellaneous
unclaimed plants are stored away in the
department greenhouses. Many of the out
door exhibits ot plants have also been
donated to the parks ot Chicago.
One ot the greatest humiliations for us
as a profession is that there has been no
complete report ot the department made.
Js loriculture will not take its proper place
in the history ot this great show unless
rescued by the S. A. F., or by some other
important agency.
None of the greenhouse exhibits have
been sold, with the exception of the con-
servatory built by the Lord & Burnham
Co., which was purchased by a party in
Wisconsin. The remainder of the houses
are being taken down in readiness for re-
shipment home.
[Since receipt of these notes, it is learned
that Hitchings & Co. 's exhibit has also been
sold. See Brooklyn notesin this issue. -Ed 1
The large phoenix on each side the en-
trance to the California building have been
wrapped in excelsior and burlaps, pre-
sumably to be left there during the
Winter ; it is a pity such noble specimens
did not And a more fitting shelter. Most
of the orange trees, together with the
conifers ot the French exhibits, are shel-
tered in the north wing of the Horticul-
tural Building.
The Bureau of Awards has been moved
to Washington, D. C. It is not known
when the awards will be given out, the
matter is in the hands of the government,
under whose auspices all awards are
given.
Award cards won at the World's Fair
and at the Chicago chrysanthemum show
by New Yorkers and members of the New
York Florists' Club, can be had of Mr
James Dean, Bay Ridge, N. Y.
Jas. I. DONLAN.
STOCK PLANTS
Ready for delivery at 25c. each.
™'^^P? ,''*^ Grange Chrysanthemum,
White, largest and earliest.
Golden, largest and earliest.
W. H. Uncoln Chrysanthemum, late yellow.
Correction Chrysanthemum, largest early
Robert McVetie Chrysanthemum, largest
late pink. ^
JfJ'^T% varieties will insure large bloom
middle September and middle December.
J. Condon, 734 5th Ave., Brooklyn, IT. T.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWCf
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Slock plants of WIdenar, Charllv, Lincoln
Prass, Wanamakor, E. 6. Hill, Tuiodo, oto,
IS ols. oaoh; $1.20 pardoz,' $8.00 par lOO.
2B *l """"•"•"■ E- Ladonburg, Kamoba, sic.
Orders booked now for the leading varie-
ties of Carnallcns. Colaus, Chrysanlhemuma.
elo. oultlngs.
SMILAX, $1.20 per 100: $12.50 per 1000.
TEKMS CASH WITH ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Bover, Ohio.
WHEW WRT.HG MENTION THE noRIST-S EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS.
Ada SpauldiDK
Bride
Edward Hatch
Eva Hoyt
H. E. Widener
Hicks- Arnold
Jessica
Kioto
Mrs. B. Craig
Mrs. L. 0. Madeira
Mrs. Maria Simpso
Minnie Wanamaker
Margaret Jeffords
Mermaid
Tuxedo
♦ CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ♦
Stock plants of Ivory, W. H: Lincoln, M.
Wanamaker, Ada Spaulding, H. Wid-
ener, at 3 for 25 cts. ; 10 for $1.00 ; $8.00
per 100.
Kate Brown, Col. Wm. B. Smith, and
some more good new ones, at 25 cts. each.
Orders booked now for rooted cuttings of
Carnations and Chrysanthemums.
Ivory, A. Spaulding and Wanamaker by
the 1000 this year.
FRED BURKI, Wholesale Florist,
BEI.LEVDE a KEEDf HOUSES,
ALLEGHANY CO., - - PENN.
____
STOCK PLANTS.
15 Cents Each.
Bride of Roses L. Canning Mr. H.Pannell
Bohemia Lord Bversley Pres't Hyde
g. U Hill Louis Boehmer Potter Palmer
Emily Dorner Molly Bawn Violet Rose
Fred. Dorner Mrs. A. Hardy Waban
Geo. Savase Mrs. G.W. Bullock Yosemlte
H. B. Widener Mabel DouKlas John Lane
Mrs. I. W. Poraterman.
20 Cents Each.
Culllngtordii Harry May Kate Brown
Eda Prass Ivory Pat. Barry
Ernst Aamus L. B. Bird Roslyu
E. Ladenburg Mrs. Whilldin Sunflower
Geo. Daniels Mrs. 1. Clarke T. C. Price
Grandlflora M. Wanamaker Vivian Morel
Gertie Mermaid V. C. VauKhan
Temple of Solomon
35 Cents Each.
Golden Wedding Dr. Mandeviile Mrs. H. Graves
SunGod -Mrs. W. Cuttlna Mrs. A. Mantee
Good Gracious Imper I havorite E. Hltzeroth
E. W. Hatcli Mrs. Bayard Cutting
CASH TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.
49th Street and I st Avenue,
SOUTH BROOKLYN, N. Y
PRIZE WINNING STOCK
—OF—
STANDARB CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
20o. ea.; $l.60a doz.
Fred Dorner
Lillian Russell
Anna Dorner
Etoile de Lyon
GloriOBum
H. Cannell
John Goods
Lilian Bird
At S5 cents per plant.
Louis Boehmer
La Perle de Sales
Mrs. Langtry
Mrs, Lay
Mary Wheeler
Bobert Bottomly
Violet Rose
At 15 cents per plant.
MRS. EUGENIA T. POVALL,
Booneville, Miss.
HEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHQE
Miss M. E. Simmons
Mrs. J. G. Whilldin
Mrs. J. N.Gerard
Mrs. E. D. Adams
Mis. L. C. Madeira
Mrs. Hicks-Arn
Ruth iMarg'rite
W. H. Lincoln
E. Hitzeroth
G. W. Childs
Roslyn (Prize at Chicago) „,u„u
Cullingfordii
ROOTED CUTTINGS FOR LATER DELIVERY.
Miss Kate Bro
50 cents per doz.: ,
L. C. Madeira, 35 c
Mrs. E. I>. Ailai
Mrs. J. G. Whilldin
doz.i $2.00 per 100.
(Add 10 cents per 100 for postage.)
SWEET PFft^ I
For forclni?. Blanche Fei-ry, pink.
I'Ottie Eckford* white with blue edge
extra strong, 3 inch pots, frame crown
$1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
o ?^lPP.®ti*^ express at special florists* rates.
Packed light and strong.
Cash or satisfactory reference must accompany
each order, or no attention will be paid them.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
''MUTUAIJFEIEND"
It is sure to be a prize winner and a leading
variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massaciiusetts Horticultural Society, 1893
Orders booked now for March delivery.
At these prices all sliould try it,
50 cents each; |,
e know it will please.
.00 per dozen.
MANN BROS., Randolph, IMass.
20
THE Florist's Exchange.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Kate for this class of aavertisementB. Ten Cents
a line (eight ^oriisjtoreachjnsei^^
LABT wishes situation in retail store, excellent
character, willing, reliable. Reference given.
I. t. care Florist's Exchange. ^__
SITUATION wanted by a single man as 'o^™""'
a successful rose and chrysanthemum Blower
twenty years experience, best of reference. Address
letter H. K. care of Florist's Exchange^
WAHTED situation, by a single man, 26, to take
partial charge of commeicia.1 or private
place. Good experience in Rrowing all kinds of cut
flowers. Fine taste in making up. Fornierly m own
business. Best reference. C. Kalfur, Mometown
N.J.
W^ ANTED !
FOUR INCH PIPE
From 500 to 1000 feet, greenhouse make.
Also a Hitchings or Weathered boiler.
CASH, Brancli Office,
Box 178. - NEW HAVEN, CONN,
WHEH WRITING MEWTIOW THE CT.ORIST-S EXCHANCf
Carnation Lois C. Haettel
Editor Floristn' Exchamn' ."
I wish to call your attention to an omis-
sion of the kind of scent of this carnation,
which occurred in my notes in last week s
issue.uQder the caption of "Pennsylvania s
Carnation Belt." The variety is clove-
scented, like our old garden cloves, and is
most decidedly valuable on that acconnt.
Fostite on Carnations and Roses.
Editor Florists' Exehanae :
I have a house planted with Silver Spray
carnations, which were badly affected with
rust, so much so that I was going to throw
them out about five or six weeks ago.
Since then we have sprayed them once
or twice a week jvith Fostite. The plants
are now in good condition, no rust being
visible Fostite has also cleared onr roses
of mildew. Chas.Fkemd.
Bye, N. Y.
TVANTED
10,000 Carnation Cuttings,
mostly colored (not rooted), in exchange
tor extra fine mixed Gladioli bulbs.
Give list of varieties and prices. Address
THE C&LL& GREENHOUSES, Calla, 0.
WHENWHITINGMENTIOWTHEFLOBISTS'EXCHAMGE
WE WANT a person of pleasing
address (a young woman preferred)
accustomed to handling cut flowers
and competent to design and execute
table and room decorations.
Engagement for two months, Feb-
ruary and March. We pay trans-
portation to and from St. Augustine.
Give references and state wages
expected.
EL UNICO, St. Augustine, Fla.
UUHEM WRrriNG MEWTIOW THE FLOBIST'S EXCHANGE
Judging Chrysanthemums.
Editor Florists' Exchaiwe:
I ouite agree with Mr. Spaulding that
the greatest possible variety should be
given to our Fall shows by including as
many various classes and types of chrysan-
themums as the schedule can be made to
cover The chief charm of the Hower is its
surprising diversity and the exhibition
„i,!V.i, hook riianlava this "infinite variety"
FOR SALE.
A halt interest in Greenhouse, Vegeta-
ble and Small Fruit Businessin a pros-
perous town of 13,000 inhiibitants.
S3,000 required. Good place for a party
with some business ability and not atraid
to work. Address
A. I.. K., Chamber of Commerce Baildlng,
CHICAGO, ILI..
FOR SALH
My stock, 20
PROBST BROS. TLORiX
CO. For particulars write
SAOTUEI. MURRAY,
OI7 Broadway. KANSAS CITY. MO.
which best displays this "infinite variety
comes the nearest being a success, provided
each class be a specimen of high culture
and artistic arrangement. ^^ ^ ^, . „
As to the position taken that the shows
are deteriorating and the public losing in-
terest, Mr. S. is radically wrong ; it has
been remarked on all hands that never in
this country have the shows been so uni-
versally successful as this present season,
and this in the face of the cry of hard times
and after the drainage of money by the
World's Fair. Taking these two facts into
consideration the attendance has been
more than satisfactory, and any one
reviewing the principal shows will testity
to the high order of the exhibits, the taste
displayed in the arrangement, and the care
bestowed to keep the flowers in prime con-
dition throughout the week. The manage-
ment was certainly rewarded, for the visi-
tors, by word and by the admiring interest
shown in smiling faces, attested to their
enjoyment of the hour. , , . ^. „
Mr S. sighs for the "good old times"
that still prevail in England at the shows,
where committees are still arguing as to
the size of the exhibition boards, ana
where, in consequence of this style of ex-
hibiting, it makes no difference whether a
chrysanthemum has any stem or foliage
whatever! But even our conservative
English friends are beginning to steer
away from this conventionalized shore, as
we note in the London Garden: "We
noticed at the meeting of the Royal Horti-
cultural Society this year that chrysanthe-
mum blooms were exhibited in a far more
pleasing way than is usually the case.
They were set off with ferns and other
suitable foliage; the blooms, too, being
cut with long stems so as to get some of
the natural leafage as a foil. We want
more of this style of showing Bowers at the
regular chrysanthemum exhibitions, and
there are signs of improvement in this
variety that persistently hangs its head ?
It is barred out of the exhibitions ; it will
hardly sell at any price over the counter,
and the society lady as quickly discrimi-
nates against it as does the commercial
^ATto foliage: "seldom handsome, but
sometimes a pleasing addition ! Shades ol
the Philistines 1 Let me set up two vases
and give your correspondent his choice :
one shall be of Kioto, blooms of fine size
and elegant finish, stems long and as
strong as this fine variety can show ; but
here is nine or ten inches of bare stem be-
tween leaf and bloom. The second vase
shall contain Mrs. Jerome Jones, flowers
no finer than those of Kioto, stem strong
and furnished with dark shining foliage
quite up to the flower. There would be
little hesitation in deciding between the
two, and out of the 4,000 or 5,000 varieties
now in existence, by a little care in select-
ing we surely can furnish our exhibitions
witk a wide variety in which these essen-
tial points shall not be wholly lacking.
As to the bloom: first in importance I
would place color; second, forni and
depth; third, substance; fourth, depth.
Looking over the awards of the present
Tear It is clearly seen that size has not
dominated other points; in n9t a single
case, I believe, has bigness carried the day
over color, form or beauty in premiums or
certificates. But let a chrysanthemum
have a clear, distinct color, an elegant
rounded form, good substance, be earned
on stiff, nicely foliaged stem— then size
will surely prove no detriment ?
In passing upon seedlings I should say
the first question with the judge must be.
Is this variety totally distinct from exist-
ing sorts ; is it entirely new in color or
form or other essential particular ; a no-
ticeable break in a right direction ? it,
however, it is not novel, but resembles
some other good variety, the question at
once comes up. Is it decidedly superior ?
If neither a good novel chrysanthemum,
nor a decided improvement, why recognize
it at all ? It is not a multiplicity of varie-
ties for which we are seeking. ^ , , .
I would further say that a model bench
of jud^eo would consist of, first, a chrysan-
themum expert; second, a wideawakestore
or commission man, and, third, a good pri-
vate "ml ener who has given attention to
raising line chrysanthemums; and nine
times out of ten the third man will prove
the salt that saves the dish I S. A. H.
A Carnation Exhibition.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
In reply to your questions concerning
the holding of an exhibition of carnations
at Philadelphia under the auspices of the
Chester County Carnation Society, I would
say that I think the idea is a first class one,
and it successfully carried out will benefit
to a great degree the market for fine car-
nations.
To my mind there is a crying need of
giving the carnation a better chance, both
in growing, shipping it to the market and
exhibiting it to the purchasing public,
than has heretofore been done. Both the
rose and the chrysanthemum have been
given an endless amount of advertising in
the way of exhibitions and the offering of
large prizes at the various flower shows
that have been held throughout the coun-
try ; more than this, specialists have de
_A_j 4-v...;« anf;,.a *-.ima n.nd nftVO COn
Wausau, Wis.
W B. SOKKILL is reported to have dis-
posed of his stock of plants, etc., and gone
to California to spend the Winter, the cli-
mate here being too severe for him.
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FBOM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Carnation Plants Withering.
I would like to ask through your col
umns if any one can tell me what makes
part of a carnation plant wither up (some-
times only part of one stem), while the rest
of the plant is seemingly healthy. Some-
times this part dies, but as a general thing
it keeps along in a semi-healthy condition.
I would like to know whether it is a disj_
ease, and if so, what ? Also its cause and
a remedy. N. H. Fbnn.
Milford, Coon.
[Will some carnation grower who has had
similar experience with his plants kindly
answer ?— Ed.]
jspecL 1 ■ ,
As to desiring to shut out amateurs and
gentlemen's gardeners, we feel sure that
every exhibiting society would deny the
impeachment. The schedules call for ex-
hibits of such varying sizes that entries
are open to all from the classes of fifty
blooms of one color or variety down to
vases of ten or twelve blooms, and surely
the grand bouquets of one color furnished
by the commercial growers are far from
being the least attractive feature of the
shows, whiie the value of such growers as
I James Veruer, T. D. Hatfield, H. B. Sur-
man, James Bryden, and other celebrated
private growers about the great cities is
too fully appreciated for. any exhibition
committee to lay a straw in the way of
their entrance to the shows. We quite
agree that every encouragement should be
given to each of the three classes of exhibi-
As to judging the bloom, I still maintain
that a stiff stem is an essential ; not a
"walking stick" necessarily, but one like
steel, rather slender, but invariably hold-
ing the flower erect. That is the ideal
stem, and while it may be many a long
year before we discard all varieties not
thus provided, this is the perfect stem at
1 which we must aim. Of wliat value Is any
Editor Fiortsts' Exchange:
Considering the popularity the chrysan-
themum has attained it seems surprising
that no satisfactory standard of excellence
embracing the leading elements of beauty
should have been drawn up iiud distributed
through the press for the guidance of in-
terested parties, more especially as a guide
to judges at exhibitions, when differences
of opinion arise as to the respective merits
of the candidates for honors. It is true
many judges require no such aid, but men
are not equally gifted to take in at a glance
the various points of excellence required in
a perfect flower, although the points are
not difficult to enumerate as they need not
exceed five in number, viz.: Form, color,
substance, smoothness and curvature, each
of these to count five points— in all twenty-
flve ; and this number we regard as even
more than sufficient to test the merits of
the finest flowers ever presented to the
public. . ,
There seems to be a growing desire on
the part of some raisers of seedlings to
work in the direction of obtaining varie-
ties of sturdy growth and with stems suffi-
ciently strong to carry the flowers erect
above the foliage of the plant. The foliage
should be of good substance and deep
green or rich gray green in color. Plants
of this description require but little atten-
tion to grow them into well formed bush
plants— a point of the utmost importance
and is so regarded by a writer in the
Flokists' Exchange, page 933, where it is
said in judging chrysanthemums "judges
should reverse the usual order, begin at
the bottom and go up." The same writer
also says that size of flower is a strong
point, and so it is, when grown and exhi-
l.!,..,^ «n l^,-<al, T^1ani^a TTnHfir no condltlOI
EoinL, auu so lu lo, wucii £.«,,..«.«—.---_ —
ited on bush plants. Under no condition
have I been more impressed with the beauty
of the chrysanthemum than when grown
in this way ; all the parts, stem, leaf and
flower, in such a state of health and vigor
as to fully perform the various functions
assigned them. It is true, flowers of
enormous size can not be grown in this
way, but we do not consider size of the
highest importance in objects grown chiefly
for their beauty of form and color.
A stalled ox fed to its utmost capacity
might delight the eye of the butcher or
epicure, but those who look for elegance
and just proportion in the various members
will be apt to find a fuller display of these
qualities in less over-fed bodies, either m
the animal or vegetable kingdom.
New Haven, Conn. A. VEITCH.
try; more Luau uiiia, oi^t...""'""™ — - --
voted their entire time, and have con-
structed, for the purpose of growing these
two flowers, expensive ranges of glass es-
pecially fitted for the production of the
best specimens. The chrysanthemum has
been developed, as I understand it from a
little Sower scarce two and one-half inches
across to the present magnificent blooms
nearly as large as cabbages, with stems
ten times as long as they used to be got for
market years ago. A comparative like
advance has been made in the improve-
ment of the rose. I am thoroughly satis-
fied that if the same care, the same glass
structures, built with a view of producing
the best results in carnation growing, were
devoted to the production of the commer-
cial flower, a like improvement will be
made in the carnation. As an evidence of
this I will call attention to the fact that
at the present time, while the ordinary
carnation bloom, as grown for the New
York market, is almost a drug at prices
ranging from 50 cents to $1 per hundred,
there are ranges of glass in this vicinity
shipping large <Hla5.ti'i«^ °^/|J?^Vo S4
daily which are readily sold at f2.50 to ?4
per hundred. These flowers bring these
apparently high prices because they are
extra large, long stemmed and especially
well grown, and are flowers that the retail
dealer finds it easy to dispose of at a round
nroflt when the common sorts cannot be
moved at any price. The fact of the mat-
ter is that the bulk of the purchasing pub-
lic as yet never have seen a really fine car-
nation flower. There is constantly held up
under their noses by the street fakirs little
bunches of measly flowers which are called
"ninks," and I agree with them they
should be called pinks, for they are cer-
tainly not carnations, and you speak to
the ordinary flower buyer of a carnation
and the mind reverts at once to what he or
she knows as a pinfe.
Now it is my opinion that it carnation
exhibitions can be successfully held, even
though they do not pay a single cent ol
profit as an exhibition, the knowledge ot
the flower which would be disseminated
thereby would be of great benefit to the
entire carnation trade, be it grower of
flowers for the commercial market, or the
retail dealer. ,
But I would recommend the holding ot
such an exhibition in New York City ; and
I should also recommend the formation ot
a Carnation Society in the vicinity of New
York which might embrace the growers
of New Jersey, New York State and Long
Island— that is, those who market their
productions in New York City— one of the
objects of this society being the holding of
an exhibition in some suitable building
(probably the Grand Central Palace) each
year for the purpose of displaying to the
public the best results in carnation grow-
ing. This exhibition should be held at a
period of the year when carnations are
most in demand and when the best flowers
can be shown — sometime during the
months ot February or March. If prop-
erly conducted the immediate demand cre-
ated by the exhibition of those fine flowers
could be then and there taken advantage
of by the retail dealers, who would be able
to dispose of a goodly number ot cut car-
nation flowers.
Now, while the carnation has its season
the whole year round, there is not any rea-
son why during those months in which
carnations bring the best prices the carna-
tion growers ot this section should not
unite together for the purpose of advertis-
ing and creating the best possible demand
for their prodocts, and I think it is a fool-
ish neglect of the first business principles
to longer desist in doing so. I do not think
that the interest in the carnation about
New York City is on the wane. .
I do, however, think that the induce-
ments to exhibit carnations at the Fall
and Spring flower shows are so small as to
call forth comparativelylittle effort in the
line of fine exhibits. We find on looking
over the premium lists that the orchid.
The Kt^oRisT's Exchanged.
21
chrysanthemum, palm and other plants
are awarded thousands of dollars in premi-
ums, while the entire list of prizes awarded
to carnation growers is considerably under
flOO. A collection of carnations which
could be sold upon the market for S50, and
which would make a display fully equal to
some of the displays of orchids which carry
away premiums ranging from -SlOO up-
wards, is awarded a premium of $10. It is
needless to say that this is an unjust dis-
crimination against the carnation grower,
and that premiums of $3 and $3 for dis-
plays of carnations will ever fail to bring
into the flower shows the best results that
can ye obtained in the cultivation of this
flower, the commercial value of which Is
conceded to be second only to the rose, it it
be even second.
This brings to my mind the thoughtthat
it IS barely possible that our flower shows
are dominated by growers whose interests
are centered in chrysanthemums, in or-
chids and in foliage plants. It was decid-
edly noticeable to me during the last
flower show at the Grand Central Palace,
that there was a dearth of roses, and the
meagre display of carnations, I say meagre
because had there been proper inducements
held forth, the display would have been
flve times, yes, ten times as large, held
fully as much of the attention of visitors
as any of the other features of the show
Many and many a time have I answered
the question, "Why don't they show more
carnations ? " and while at a loss for an
answer, the thought has always occurred
to me, why don't they offer better premi-
ums?
It seems to me that the way out of this
state of affairs is a way which is not hard ;
if the growers of chrysanthemums, orchids
and palms can combine together to domi-
nate the flower show, and make their spec-
ialties the prime features of those shows
and thereby reap the advantages which
accrue from those exhibitions, what is the
matter with the rose men, the carnation
men, with the growers of violets, in fact,
with the growers of other flowers, uniting
and giving cut flower exhibitions, which
will give their specialties a fair and equal
chance ? These exhibitions would certainly
increase the knowledge of, and consequent-
ly the demand for such cut flowers, and if
suitable premiums be oflTered, as has been
done m the case of the chrysanthemum,
the orchid, and the decorative plant, there
is not the slightest doubt in my mind but
what the results in the way of the im-
provement of the flower would be fully as
marked as those in the case of the chrys-
anthemum. ''
For the above reasons I heartily endorse
the scheme of the Chester County Carna-
""" °.?<"e*,y., which proposes to hold a show
at Philadelphia— ]ust the place it should
be held, for the purpose of booming Ches-
ter County carnations.
And I would further say that it the car-
nation growers about the city of New York
will unite in the fnpmA+.inTi /if « «« — *,•
display their new sorts, or many would in-
fer that they were afraid to put their stock
to the test of a long shipment.
I believe that the lack of interest shown
by carnation growers in the local chrysan-
themum exhibitions is due to several
causes. The carnation heis generally been
consigned to one of the side tables, just to
help flu up, and the premiums offered are
very small compared with those offered for
chrysanthemums and roses. True, the
carnation does not hold as high a place in
the trade as roses, but they do hold a much
higher one than chrysanthemums, for the
carnation is a staple article in the cut
flower trade, being grown and marketed
the year round. They should and will
command the more earnest attention of
our best growers.
The exhibition would tend to show to the
fullest extent the advance that has been
made in the cultivation of the standard
sorts and the production of new varieties.
Much dissatisfaction has been caused in
the awards upon carnations at the chrys-
anthemuto shows that would not arise at
a display of carnations proper. At the
latter, men would be placed upon the com-
mittee who are known to be identifled al-
most exclusively with carnations, and,
therefore, are better able to judge of their
merits and defects. I do not believe that
an award should be made until the second
or third day of the show. Certainly an
exhibit that will last several days longer
than Its competitors should receive due
consideration. I also think that money
premiums should never be awarded at flower
shows ; medals of bronze, silver or gold are
mfluitely more valuable, lasting a lifetime.
Floral Park, N. Y. C. H. Allen.
M USHROOMS!
It 18 11 pajinB crop when Brown under or upon Breen-
nouse benches iind d.iea not Interfere with other
crops. Wehave just received the thlraimportatlon of
FRESH ENGLISH MILLTRACK SPAWN
™SS,1;''° '""^ mater whose spawn gave the best
fPn,, wS a competitive test. Samples on applica-
tion, we oirer It to large planters S!^ nnfnrr^niha.
SS.00 for 100 lbs.; SrO f or lixiO lbs. •"" °' " ""■■
HENRY A. DREER.
714- Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.-Cood Ones.
Sari's™' ^7 ■'•■"'','".'■'"'• *"'"• P^'' llOi »8,00per 1000.
Heliotrope. 7 varieties on- '^ - .""■
Manetlia Vine, Mexican Primroseand '
Fuchsias, 12 varietieo ajo
Bed White and Blue Plant, (Ouphea
Llavse) 3Q(, ..
Chrysanthemums, Coleus. &'o.'.' postage ic.'per doz.
I. I-. PILLSBURT, MACOMB, ILL.
C L- E m K T I vS
Large Flowering, In Variety,
btrong blooming plants, double and slUEle,
''OP'B grown. Plenty of Jackmanii and Henryi!
Send for list. 83.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
b.!tJs,|"oo"perm""' S"'-"-"'- bloonaing
Double Daisies, Double White Snowflake,
Double Red Long-fellow, $1.00 per 100.
r. A. BAHEK, Blooiuington. 111.
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CARNATIONS -r-
All the new and leadinK varieties.
Write for prices on what you want.
GEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven, Mich.
„„„„„ s.„,,ci3 cuuuu Kiio i;ii.y oi i>iew xork
willunitein the formation of a carnation
^°?'?'.y .i""^ *5e object of holding an annual
exhibition of carnations in New York city
I will cheerfully contribute aiOO a year for
the purpose of awarding suitable prizes to
the growers of the divine flower, and more
than this, during the progress of this show
I will place upon its exhibition tables the
entire cut of our range of glass, agreeing
to renew the flowers so placed every se?
ond day with an equal number of fresh
flowers, and our exhibition of carnations
will not be for competition ; the only class
in which I would compete, would be in
the new seedlings which should be award-
ed certiflcates of merit.
Kindly excuse the length of this letter
but your questions have given me an oo-
portunits; to express the sentiments I have
long telt m connection with the New York
flower shows, and which I have heretofore
refrained from expressing for the simple
reason that I considered tlat one so yTOng
in the florist business as myself should rl-
fram from publicly making his ideas
fh°„°J°H""'™i*"'^? "''^ » possibility of
those ideas offending some who have been
longer m harness than I. C. W. Wakd
Queens, L. I.
EdUor Florbtis^ Exchanoe :
I believe an exhibition of carnations as
proposed by the Chester County Societl
Z^trade P"-,?.?" "^^le and very beneflcial to
the trade. The main object in view should
vf^^^K*"'"' '" ^''** perfection the leading
7^» „ »\,?*"''^8''°"° '° different localf-
ties, not the superior abilities of one grower
over another although this latter poTnt
°a*°™Ily follows. Such an exhibition
would be an excellent opportunity to show
t^^''^"^ V*''!?"^' *'"'* '■a™ been lately in^
troduced and with which the general pub-
lic are not acquainted; also the varieties
that are to be introduced the coming sel
I^^^aH many exhibits would come from
long distances their keeping and sbinnini
qualities would thus be llemonstrated
Growers would in a measure be forced to
Cultural Department
Chrysanthemums— Selection of Varie-
ties for Trained Bush Plants
and Standards.
This is a matter that should now engage
attention, as the successful grower will
soon have to get his cuttings o5 the move
and an early start means a good deal
Much time and room may be saved by at
first making a wise selection. There are
many new varieties,seedlings,etc thatmake
good specimen plants, and these no doubt
following list IS, to my mind, the pick of
existing sorts. It has been selected with
great care from among a large collection,
and for easy culture, good color and other
good points, the varieties named are to be
fully recommended.
BUSH PLANTS.
nnL^?™= ^"If. ■"^' S. Kimball, The
Queen, incurved; Vice-president Audikui^r
a large spreading Japanese, extra fine •
Puritan, Ivory, L. Canning '
IN PINK : John H. Taylbr, Eda Prass
Mermaid, Vivian Morel, and Ada Spauld-
dei&°^'^-«-^"'«''l°.H.L.Sun-
Other colors : Louis Menand, reflexed
red, very fine; Hicks Arnofd, gofden
bronze; Robert Mclnnes and Mrs W" p
Henszey, crimson, and Mrs. Leslie Ward)
A^°^.,^^^'"'^SO^ I recommend: Hicks
Arnold Mrs. W. S. Kimball, Harry May
(bronze), Minnie Wanamaker, white, W
M,.= •" T.'",; ^''- ^- ^- Henszey, Mermaid!
?^^t- ^iP'^r^ ^,'"'''y ("hite, hairy)
Louis Boehmer (pink, hairyj. Vice!
Seward."'"^""'- I"-"-" -^ Mrl
ATTENTION
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
In great variety. Prices very low.
Send for list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
Carnations
Plants, Bulbs; Etc.
B. H. EOOZEU, Hictsville, N.Y.
IMPORTER.
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F*ANSY Seed.
For eleven years the growing of
FINE PANSY SEED
has been my specialty. I think you will
want some of it. I will be pleased to
quote you prices.
DAVID B. WOODBURY, Paris, Maine,
AMERICAN
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-Catalogue of Bulbs, Boses ind Plaute
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New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
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Strong, thrifty, well rooted cuttings, $1.00
per 100, by mail, post paid.
Beg-onia, rooted cuttings, in 13 varie-
ties, Metallica, Marguerite, Argentea, Guttata
etc., $1.50 per 100, postpaid.
Rex Beg'omas, from 4 inch pots in 13
varieties, strong and well grown, $6.00 per
100. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Geraniums, well rooted cuttings, L.
Smith, Souv. de Mirande, and such good
sorts, $1.50 per 100, postpaid.
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THE Pl-ORIST'S EXCHANC^E-
lOROHTO FLOWER SHOW.
(A FULL ACCOUNT.)
The chrysanthemum at the Horti-
<,ultural Pivilion reigned supreme from
■Mnvomher 21 to 24, and both rrom a
florieStfrafLd°f5nancial standpoint was
a complete success makmg an enviable
record for the Gardeners and Florists
Club. It was the best exhibition of the
Queen of Autumn ever held m the Queen
Cltv of the Dominion, and credit is justly
dueVo theindefatigableeffortsof Secretary
A. H. Swing, the executive committee and
the goodwSather, to say nothing of the
general excellency of the exhibits, in-
dividually and as a whole, tho third
Thanksgiving Day coming on the thira
day of the exhibition proved a telling card
and at the close themostpessimistio florist
felt that Indeed the day had more than ful-
flUed the most sanguine expectations, and
to hereafter conclule that ft is a day truly
to be observed than to be breached.
The exhibition took on Q^jte "■".'"t^.^s
tional Importance, no less than six states
of the republic being represented : New
York, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Penn^
sylvania and Indiana contributing in the
gineral make-up, and m""? ^^™ the com^
ments and comparisons made. Even the
"Yanks" from over the border admitted
that they had never seen such roses, the
form, color and foliage in many instances
almo'st hiding their identity. ^. Jbe carna-
timis too were grand, and that greatest
br°akin the carnation' list of late years,
Daybreak, was perfect in form and color
Those who attended the convention held
in Toronto three years ago will well re-
member the pavilion (its environs) and its
Appropriateness for a A"™! exhibition
with the conservatory and the gardens
adjoining. As heretofore it was appro-
prately decorated and the floor carefully
laid out, and when filled one might almost
have fancied he bad been transferred to
?heMkado's palace. . Through the center
it_ i.i,i„„ „A.n inno- tnd nallv arranged.
The CUD given by Horace Thome for 25
plants sm% stem, five-inch pots, was
d by A. -Wratkins, with a nice clean lot
of the following varieties : Golden Chris
tine TTarrvMay, E. Audiguier, M. Benas,
H C^neU \ H. Hallock, Mrs. Wheeler.
Mrs A Hardy, Mrs. Irving Clarke^ Snow-
ball H oks Arnold, B. Molyneux Domina-
tk>n Mrs Bernard, G. Moseman, W. H.
Ltacofn Ada Spaulding, Levi P;^Morton
T, tannine Pink Christine, SunHower.
SuperWflori, Jessica, L. Boehmer, and
the Mikaaos paiace. -^"^""'7" """""rj
the tables were longitudinally arranged,
and here the cut blooms held sway ; on the
fnner circle, asit were, the plant classes
were arranged, and the outer edge the
groups for effect, andthemantelsarranged
themselves in no mean order. In the rear
on the platform, the designs and floral
pieces discussed their "^pective merits.
Curtained off by a row of callas mar^
shalled in single file, was the display of fine
""The^incipaloutside exhibitors were
Mrs. B Suder, Toledo, O..; W. Scott But
falo N Y- H. Tong,Erie, Pa.; P. Herb,
Mt 'Healthy, O.; Pitcher & Manda, Sbort
Hills; N. J.iE. G. Hill & Co., Richmond,
Ind ; Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian,
Mich.; W. Bacon, Orilla; Harry Dale,
. Brampton ; Geo. Hollis, Davenport Man-
ton B?os., Eglington, Spears & Muston,
and Grainger Bros., Deer Park all of On-
tario; and John Chambers, J. H. Dunlop,
A.Gilchrist, B. Gore, Wm. Houston W.
J Laiug, Robert Mearns, B. Marshall, A
McPherson, Mrs. Palmer. Geo. Beeves, C.
J Tidy, Thos. H. Wright, A. J. Watkins,
and A. Westwood, all of the city.
The cups, trophies and medals prepented
bv individuals and firms anxious for the
success of the exhibition, were a good in-
centive and conducive to m"ch good
natured rivalry, and when at the close
they were presented to the winners the
applause that each received went to show
i-viot oil crinviBd in each other's triumph.
Superbiflora, Jessica, u. ^""u.^^, "^"
Minnie Wanamaker; second, B. Mearns,
with a good lot. . ■ t
For twenty-five sing e stem sixinch
Dots, prize presented by W. «• ^ro<!K,
Spears'* Muston showed a superb lot, the
following espeoia ly ^."Oti^able -Harry
May, Jessica, Domination, W. H. Lincoln,
Kioto Nlveus, Golden Wedding and Mrs.
F L Ames; second, Manton Bros., with
some well-grown plants. „ j giec-
The cup awarded by the AorouTO ^ic^
toral Distinct Society for a group of chrys^
anthemums arranged for effect, palms ana
other plants to be introduced with five en
tries, made an imposing exhibition, thougn
the schedule in some instances was some
what misinterpreted; ag™nP o^ P^X
with 'mums interspersed being the result.
tt canSiit be gaijsaid, however for effect
the latter proved the better and the wm
nine card Manton Bros., with a nana
ZSe collection arranged "gbtly and 'f «^
fully With good commercial varieMes or
nalms Inch Is Kentia Forsteriana, Kentia
Belmoreana, Cocos Weddeliana prominent,
edg^dwTh mixed ferns and lycopodiums
fSf whole dotted bere and there with
bria-ht-colored chrysanthemums. In the
Sr wasTgood p\ece of Cyc^s revolut^ ; ]
r/nTei wltlSddVc-tblit^ofs'oM; '
mvTt^W. J. Laing.alightarran^ement
yellow 'mums prominent, but lacKing
'"llT^tbe class for six specimen palms
Manton Bros, secured the cup offered by
J D Irwin, with Carludovica atrovirens,
Kentia Belmoreana, -K. Forsteriana no-
"For'flfty ferns, three-inch. Spears &
£K2sd.n'^j^ch«t|T^
iicuSm, Pteris Victorise among them.
T Chambers showed some snperT) speci-
S&^ean^rSSw|=:
Adlantum trapezitorme, and Adiantum
-?rPh^ali^fs^-ab?Ur'criiya
ri^S^I: £ycf tr§i' nnerii Cypripedlum
SPicerianum (specially fin Ij^Cm^ipe^
The Queen, Chas. Duhme. Good Gracious,
and Golden Wedding, all good ; second,
Grainser Bros. ,.. „<•
In the class for five blooms novelties of
1S93, medal given by Pitcher & Manda J.
H. Dnnlop secured tlie coveted prize, tde
foregoing varieties figuring in the coUec-
*"The classes for a vase of twelve blooms
to color were simply grand, and if one ot
the most telling classes in an exhibition,
and when massed are a feature. .■)■."■■
Dunlop was first for twelve white, winning
with Minnie Wanamaker (perfect blooms);
second, Grainger Bros.; tb'rd W. Scott. ,
Twelve pink-Fir.st, J. H. D«nloP, with
Pres W B. Smith ; second, W. tacott
(Harry Balsley, good); third, R. Mearns
^ TwJlvl yellow-First. J. H. Pi"'lopwitb
Golden Wedding ; second, Grainger Bros.,
third, W. Scott. t^. i. t tr
Twelve any other color--First, J. u.
Dunlop with a superb vase of Harry May ,
second W. Scott; third, R. Mearas, all
I the above perhaps the finest lot orblooms
ever seen in Canada.
The Seedlings.
This class brought out some of the
bloods, the cup, however, going to a dark
borse tor the best in the show Mr.s B.
Suder. Toledo, winning with No. lUl
blooms of considerable merit, deep pink,
somewhat in the form of E. D. Adams,
with good stem and foliage, average size
blooml Nathan Smith & Son got certi-
ficate of merit for tbeir Oriana .ncurved
pink of great promise and J- A- Vettigrew.
applause luai, eauu xci-oi...« ..- — , -.- L,„i,
that all gloried in each other's triumph.
The presentations were made by Mr. Geo.
Vair (the father of Toronto horticulture).
Alderman Saunders and Capt. McMaster,
good patrons of all pertaining to flowers.
The Plants.
All the plant classes were well
filled, the bush, the standard and the sin-
gle stem all contributing. The show was
tonsidered late, however, and the early
varieties were a little on the shady side
Massed as a whole the effect was very fine.
Some of the best plants had an unfinished
appearance; pinching having been p, little
neglected pertaps. Then in some instances
thi plants represented truly an "aboriginal
forest" and Tonowandawas fairly out-
done The neatest were from those ex-
hibitors who had used wire stakes, light and
almost invisible. The "heavy'.' class
for twelve varieties, prize $25, given by
Col Casimir Gzowski, was won handily py
A McPherson, with the following varie-
ties, all good : Kioto. Onward H May. L.
Bird. A. G. Ramsey, B. D .Lyon W H^
Lincoln, W, A. Massey, E. G. Hill, Hicks
Arnold, Ada Spaulding and E. Molyneux ,
second, to Geo. Hollis, Davenport, with a
fairly even lot. For specimen, any variety,
for which there were eleven entries, A.
McPherson again showed his superior cul-
tivation, and was awarded first with a
grand specimen. W. H. Lincoln; W J.
Laing was a good second. The cup in this
iii>.lance was awarded by J. Davis & bon,
the well-known potters of Ontario
faSare^lrgoodrB/cordVManton Bros ;
thrd°W.'j Laing'; with £fir coHectio^s
GerHXl'^r^weV^rs^ur^dXraflr
pr?m^la"l McPherson was ahead with
good stocky plants.
The Cot Blooms.
It was in the cut flower classes that
the giants got together, and the blooms of
chrysanthemums were of the highest
merit. that "king of rose growers J H
Dunlop. securing nearly al the firsts worth
locating, the blue ribbon of the exhibition ,
ihe cup given by the Lieut. Governor for
25 distinct varieties was quite an inter^
national affair, but was kept at home by a
nertect lot of blooms shown by the afore-
S'Torontonian with the following varie-
tie=i ■ James R. Pitcher. W. H. L.incoin,
TheQueTn Harry May. W. W Coles. Ex-
cellent W G. Newett. Mrs. Bayard Cut-
tfng. Domination. Mrs. ?-■ Craig, Mrs. C.
Duhme, Mrs. Craige Lippincott Mrs. C. H.
Wheeler, Mermaid, Minnie Wanamaker,
Molly Bawn, A. G. Ramsay, Niveus, Gol-
den bedding, Pres. W. R. Smith Lillian
B Bird. Princess of Chrysanthemums,
(dooi Gracious) and Elmer D. Smith ;
L^ond. R. Mearns. with foliage gieciaUy
fine, and Harry May. Lillian B. B^d, w .
H Lincoln. Minnie Wanamaker. Mrs. i .
l' Ames, Golden Wedding, prominent ;
third Nathan Smith & Son, with a good
loi'the shipping, however, had spoiled their
*Tn ?hftwelve distinct varieties the order
of awarding was the same, J. H. Dunlop
winnTng with Grace Hill, Harry May Mrs.
Irving Clarke. E. G. Hill, Mermaid, W H.
Lincoln, E. D. Smith. Molly. Bawn Mrs.
G Duhme. Golden Wedding, Mmnie
Wanamaker and Pres. W. R. Smith.
In the sixes, Nathan Smith & Son were
first and for the cup presented Dy ir".
Jamieton for 12 Japanese R. Mearns was
first with a very pretty lot he also se
cured first for his twelve Chinese blooms.
For twelve blooms, novelties of 1893,
prizes given by Nathan Smith i. Son, J.
II, Dunlop was again to the fore, Mrs F.
L Ames, Ermida, Mrs. Bayard Cutting,
Prefw. R. Smith,. Mrs. Prof. -Trelease (a
hairy type of a very pleasing pink color),
ot great promiBc, auv^ w.*^. -- --^■'^ -. ^
E G Hill & Co. were awarded certifi-
cates for their Challenge Incurved yellow
a yellow Minnie Wanamaker being about
the best description, and Eugene Daille-
douze a grand introduction in the style of
^Pitoher'Tkanda. who showed some
dozen odd seedlings, received certificates
for their namesake Pitcher & Manda. a
duo-colored fiower. deep yellow centre
white edge, reminding one more of O d
Sol" with a halo around it. undoubtedly
the novelty of the year ; for Miss E. H
Kingsley, an incurved fiower, Kok- w th
silvery r4fiex. and for seedling No. "231
an Acquisition in the way of Harry May,
but petals looser and very broad.
H Tone showed some good flowers
of his Massanga Chief, a deep maroon
flower, but faulty center.
The Boses.
Toronto's forte, roses, were never
more perfect than shown here and after
the trio ot growers had clashed arms, J . U.
Dunlop wis seen flying the victorious
colors Harry Dale and Spears & Muston
dividing almost equally in the balance.
The vases of fltty were a marvel m superio-
rity finish and color, and the special
nrize given by Capt. McMaster was won by
5 H Dunlop; and contained the following
varieties: 'festout, American Beauty,
American Belle and Kaiserin Augusta
v"toria°second, Harry Dale vvith Meteor,
fitidesmiid, Mermet and Bride; third.
Spears & Muston, with fifty Mad. Cusin,
""^^n the' collection ot roses the cup given
by the Queen's Hotel, was again v^n by
J H Dunlop, with the following : Brides-
maid' Bride. J^merican Beauty, American
Belle Hoste, WattevUle,. Perle Sunset
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Meteor and
Wootton.
The Carnations.
For one hundred blooms any var-
iety, cup given by J. A. Simmers was won
by Spears & Muston with Daybreak.
Deslsns.
There were plenty of entries tor
the funeral desi^-ns and competition was
keen for the best cross. W. J. Laing se-
cured first with a standing cross composed
ot chrysanthemums and fim»ned with
Adiantum grHcUlimum ; second. Manton
Bros • third; W. Scott. A. Westwood was
frst for wre'ath ; second, W. Scott with a
nretty combination ot very light pink
'mums and Adiantum Farleyense ; third,
•^Besfarranged basket of flowers-First,
Grainger Brothers ; second, W. J. Laing,
third C J. Tidy, who had a very neat ar-
rangement of chrysanthemums, the other
two were of roses and orchids, but not so
appropriate,
mantel Decorations.
There were three mantels and there
was considerable speculation which vfould
win Grainger Bros, were successful,
however; the base was filled with small
ferns, palm^ and lycopodiums; on the
Mt Kioto chrysanthemums were arranged
running up the side, and in the top a vase
of wWte 'mums, adiantums and small
^Th^spfendid music was a drawing card.
I noted from outside J Bennett and J
McKenna, Montreal ; William Scott. Buf-
falo, and Harry A. Bunyard^^Short^Hdls,
San Francisco.
J. H. WISE, Henderson ave., near Pmnt
Lohosave.. committed suicide bj taking
poison on November 15. A widow and
daughter survive him.
Eureka, Cal.
A chrysanthemum show yas held here
diirins the secoml week in Novemoer.
The arrangement of the exhibits was art-
istfcally executed by Henry Melde.
Columbus, O.
The twenty seventh annual meetirfg of
' the Ohio State Horticultural Society w.U
beheld at the Masonic Cathedral, boutn
Third St.; December 13. 14 and lo. beveral
very Imp'ortant subjects are down on the
urogram for discussion. A nmnoer oi
Slums will be awarded for fruits and
TC^tables. such as Oififerent varieties of
apples, pears, quinces, grapes, potatoes,
also for flowers.
Knoxville. Tenn.
A number ot florists have organized a
normanent florlcultural society, i he pri
Sa?^obTectot the society is to encourage
t^e Droductlon of flowers and the general
prorotion of the interests ot floriculture m
^"ifeS will be held at 3 P m. on th
^Sril msSfaTs w\lf be" rde'^duriM
?e°lfandlnln"ual exhibition wUl be held
at which premiums will be oa:erea loi
various orEamental plants and flowers.
The following officers were elected A.
^reSnt VT^ Walt^; -r^et^^ ^
""Thelnnual dues were fixed at one dol-
'"5:remonthfy meetings will be made a
feature ot the organization and will Be
very instructive to the members^ All ad^
dresses papers and discussions will be ot a
pfacticarniture. A Profram ot e^p^c^a
interest will be arranged for the Decemoer
""utfhe intention of the members ol the
new organization to ..nltimately erect a
permanfnt display building where a per
manent display ot fiowers will be maoe.
Flower Show in the Far Southwest.
Sherman is called the School City of
Texas having four well-established col-
legefbeSdes three high and a fine system
of eraded public schools, and many refined,
well-to-do'S.ople are attracted here in con-
^nuence Very naturally there is among
ffi other refined characteristics a great
interest displayed in flower culture. .
'°Thrpast'Pweek marks qn>te an event in
a very successful flower show, under the
ansDices of the West Hill Cemetery Asso-
SSriis!er^M?g^«-^
Eijfh^mu«ro°tiii?>°w'^u:5
''^ThV'flowertand plants were furnished
from the p^ivite collections ot the amateurs
ries InTht'^cXcrio'n are the leading ex-
Is^^fi^eThitt ^UnU-plnk-r
Detailed to the center; Mrs. Langtry al-
most ^^ large, the most dazzling white
?nd Sinnyside. another unsurpassed
white- Andrew McNally is a grand in-
curved crimson and gold, ot fine form and
enhstance- Elmer D. Smith treads closely
upon thi'heeirot G. W. Childs ; Vivian
Morel and Mrs. Fottler, the grandest pinks
in cultivation, were superb specimens;
Bride of Roses a globular rose Pin^, was a
beauty, and I cannot omit Mrs. A. Hardy,
the "whfte ostrich plume." lovely and daz-
zUng white. W. A. Manda was not fully
onei- two anemone-flowered varieties, the
Ttob'aUd' Argent and Bessie Pitcher were
much admired, as also were Mrs. A. Car-
nelieW.K. Harris, W. H. Lincoln, and
?sMcially Mistletoe, with its large twisted.
?lcurved petals, fully five inches in depth.
The success of this effort, promises to
ffiveriseto an organized florists' society.
fi"mp"sed of oJ le.^d'^S^ fl°r'a'hortf-
neoDle or what is perhaps better, a horti
K^kl'society otLrists and fru^ grow-
prs in connection with the iexas state
HorUcultural Society, .which is doing good
work for horticulture in Texas.
JOHN S. Kebr.
The Kt^orist's Exchange.
23
24 FINE PALMS for $ 10.00
1 dozen Chamcerops Excelsa Palms, three
to tour feet high, 6 to 10 characteristic
leaves, and 1 dozen Dion Edulis Palms, fine
plants, all for $10.00. One plant of each as
sample, for $1.00. Wild Smilax Palm
Leaves, etc., now ready. Send for Cata-
logue.
CALDWELL, "The Woodsman,"
ETEISeKEEN, Aln.
WHEN WRmNG MENTION THE FtORieT-S EXCHANGE
KEEP YOUR ip ON US
Now is the time to place your orders for
HOI,II>AT STOCK. BOUQUET GBE£N
constantly on hand. Special low rates on all
BUJLBS still in stock to clean out. Get our
estimate on your wants.
GOOD STOCK AT FAIB PRICES.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
200 BAGS GREEN ROCK MOSS
At 75 cents per bag.
1000 lbs. NO. I BOUQUET GREEN
At 5 cents per lb.
Get ray price on Christmaa Trees. State
size and number wanted.
MURPHY & CO., Saranac lake, If. Y,
WHEN WRITIHG MEWTIOH THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Send your order for
HOLLY
to first hands and get it fresh and bright.
Our stock is extra fine, full of berries, and we
are prepared to cut and ship the same day
your order is received.
Price $5.00 per case.
P. C. SQUIRES, Berlin, Maryland.
WHEN wnrriNo mention the florist-s exchange
HEADQUARTERS FOR
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES
AndCAIiliA ZilLY BUIjBS. Surplus stocks
of Yellow Globe and Flat Danvers ONION
SEED, SJMILAX, COB^A, Etc. Collectors
of and Dealers in all kinds of Pacific Coast Seeds
Fritchardia, Flicenixand other PALM Seeds
InlarKeorsmalllotsatlowrates. AUSTUALIAN
and JAPANESE Seeda of all kinds, collected by
our own agents and supplied fresh aa soon as re-
ceived. Write for quotations to Seed Depd •>
fiEEMAIlf FETJIT CO., Los Angeles, Cal.
ORDER NOVir
So as to be sure that you
will get what you want
FOR CHRISTMAS
KOFFMIUHESMILinilie.
OFFERS
ROMAN HYACINTHS
at $2.25 per hundred,
CYRPRIPEDIUM INSIGNES
at $2.00 per dozen.
And see his SMILAX advertisement
on another page.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.
WHENWHITPNG MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Am now taking Orders for the
Christmas Holidays, to be delivered about
the 18th, as by this means I can take
advantage of mild days to ship. The
following Foliage Plants are in the best
possible condition :
7 in. Areca Iiutescens, 40 inches high
strong J150
6 in. Areca Lutescens, 30 inches hijfh,
3 plants in a pot ' j go
6 in. Kentia Belmoreana, 2i inches
'"'Bh 1.00
5 in. Kentia Belmoreana, 20 inches
liigh
6 In. Fandanus TTtilis, 20 inches high ...
6 In. Ijatania Borbonioa, strong
8 In. Latania Borbonica, strong, $2.00 to 2
6 in. Dracaena Fragrans
3 in. Adiantum Cuneatum, ex-
fa fl'"^ $r.OOperlOO
3 in. Mixed ITerns y.gO "
MEASUREMENTS ARE PROM ffLOOR.
TEEMS : Cash, to all unknown parties.
LEMUEL BALL, Wissinoming, Phila., Penn.
WHEN WRITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PALmS, DRACAENAS
And other decorative plants at panic prices.
rt you want good and cheap plants send for my
New Autumn Wliolesale Price List,
Then send in your orders and get a bargain in
plants.
W.J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Gardens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
Extra quality. Dark green and well berried.
Full cases, i6 cubic feet, per case, S4.00:
4 cases, $15.00; S cases, $18.00.
WILI.IS S. CI.ARK,
613 I2lh St., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C.
Must Go,
I.'atania Borbonica Palm, 7-inch pots,
fine plants, $1.50 each: $16.00 per dozen,
EiD-wiJsr .&.. SE:iiDEi"wia?z,
ANNAPOtlS, MD.
WHEN WRITING MENTION rHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LONG NEEDLE PINES
and SAW PALMETTO CKOWNS.
Price per 100 f.o.b. Itt. $1.60; 2 ft. $2,60; 3 ft $3.60;
i ft. SS.OO; 6 ft. $8.00; 6 ft. $12; 7 ft. $16.
Saw Palmetto Leaves, per lOOO, J6.00. (Weight
about 300 lbs. packed.) Cash wilh order. Write
for price list of other Decorative goods
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
We again offer our
first-class HOLLY;
good green, plenty
of berries— Also Pine
and Cedar branches,
no berries,
J. H. HAROLD,
HOLLY
Holly, Pine and Cedar
branches, 1S5 per case;
3 case lots, »I4.a5! 5
case lots, *S3.60. Mis-
tletoe, S5.00 per bbl.
I,ittle Pine Trees, 2 to
4 feet, $5.00 per case.
Marion Sta., Md. ♦♦♦iiiii»»»^i»^»»»»4»»» Freight paid.
HELLOES «• HELLOEt
Connect me with the KAl,!, TRADE.
BOUQUET GREEN, CUT FERNS, SPHAGNUM MOSS.
Write for prices if you mean business. I can sell you.
H. E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.
PARLBYBNSB.
We offer fine fronds of this Queen of
Ferns, at $10.00 per WO. Plants
from BO ots. to $5.00.
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft $10 00
10 " 1 " 7 •■ 8 00
8 " 64" 6 00
6 " Splants,4" 3 60
6 ■• 3 " 3 " 2 00
LATilNIA BORBONICA.
n. pots, 4 ft
Pandanus Vellohll, 8 i
ti 00
3 00
2 00
0 35
pots. 34 ft 3 00
' in. bushes 0 60
0 26
pots, 4 ft 6 00
' •■ 3" 3 60
" " 6 " IJ" I ou
Adlanlum Cuneatum, 8 in. pots, IJ high by
9 ft. diameter 2 60
Cut Adiantum Cuneatum. fine fronds, $1.00 a 100
Cut Asparagus Plumosus, 8 ft. strings, 50 cts..
76 ots. and $1.00.
All measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
KIBE flORIDl FLOWERS
FOR DECORATING.
Palm Leares, $1.5() per 100.
Palm Crowns, $10.00 per 100.
Long Needle Fines, $8.00 per 100.
Spanish Moss, $4.00 per lOU lbs.
Magnolia Foliage, $1.50 per bbl.
Holly, red, with berries, $1.50 per bbl.
Air Plants, $3.00 per 100. "We will sell
flye at hundred rates. Try $5.00
worth and see what an immense
amount we send for the money.
SPECIAL LOW EXPRESS RATES
On small packages less than half
old rates. Write for rate to your
town. Have your order booked
early.
— SftTISFACTION GUARANTEED.—
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAIHIISE, F'l.A.
WHEN WRFTING KZNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SIEBRECHT & WADLEY,
ROSE HILL NURSERY, NEW ROGHELLE, N. Y.
SPECIAL OFFER OF DECORATIVE PLANTS
Palms from i foot to 10 feet, in all leading varieties.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Big stock Asparagus plumosa, 4 inch pots, splendid plants.
Draceenas, in 20 best colored varieties, ali sizes.
ORCHIDS and FERNS in great quantities. FRESH DRAC/ENA CANES for propagatinff,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
EVERGREEN
CUT FERNS
Especially for riorists' Use.
SI.25 per Thousand Ferns.
Ferns furnished the year
BOUQUET GREEN, for Holiday Trade, *2.00 per barrel (thirty pounds)
perliundred pouQda. Special reduction in exoresa rates.
*L00 r
FANCY. DAGGER.
IN liOTS of 5>O0O and UPWA RDS, Si per 1,000. .«.«=,
round. Special attentiongiven to supplying the wholesale trade.
per hundred pouuds. Special reduction i
I. specialty. Long, clean fibre,
I larye lots. Terms cash c
$6.00 I
barrel or six barrels for
goods will be sent C.
L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.
City Stand durinj; the Holidays: 47th St. and ]:.exington Ave., TXE-W TORK.
IF you are in doubt as to when your sub-
scription expires, look at the address
label where the date can be found.
HOLLY
LONG NEEDLE PINES, PALM CROWN and
LEAVES, WILD SMILAX, Etc., from Southern
Forests. We are Headquarters for all XMAS
GREENS
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.— You will surely need them when
the rush is on
SEND TO-DAY for our Complete List and Lowest Prices.
HARRY CHAAPEL, Williamsport, Penn.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
It is conceded that the successful delivery of perishable
stock in the best condition exactly when demand is active
is secured only as the result of considerable experience
and close study of all the controlling conditions. During
the past ten years we have studied these conditions and
have had the experience. We have faith that we can sup-
ply "first class stock on time," and to prove our faith by
our works on all orders given us in season, we will guar-
antee arrival or no pay.
We attempt no competition in price with stock which
has never yet arrived, or arrived after Xmas. " A case of
Holly in front of the store is worth four (4) on the cars."
Price, f.o.b. cars N. Y. City, per case, well packed, $5.00.
J. C. VAUGHAN, 26 Barglay St., New York.
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Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue,
Aspuragus— Page 28, col, 3, 4. .
, col. 1.
Books, Man
21,001.4! p. 2S, ool. 3, i;v
18. col. I; p. 19,
.1
Bu'lbs and Roots-Title page; p. 18, col. 1, Z, i, J,
p. 21. col " S:z3,col.li p. 82, col. 1, 2.
Bnildine ReflUisites, eto.-Page 30, col. 3, 4, p.
31,001.1,2,3,4; p.32,_col.,l,„2,
Carnation Exhibition.
As reported In another column, that
young and progressive association, the
Chester County Carnation Society, have in
view an exhibition o£ carnations in Phila-
delphia, in the near future.
The move is a veise one, and if carried to
a successful culmination, will help to still
more popularize this already very popular
flower.
The opinions of two of the largest carna-
tion meninthe East as to the practicability
of, and commercial benefits to accrue from
such an exhibition, which we also publish
in our correspondence column, will doubt-
less be read with interest by our patrons
in general and oarnationists in particular.
We invite other opinions and sugges-
tions.
Distribution of Seed at the Public
Expense.
A full copy of the report of the Secretary
of Agriculture on thisquestion is published
in another column. In next week's issue
a leading seedsman will comment on the
report.
New York.
-^p'aRe 21, col. 3, 4; p. :
!, col. l;p. 30, col
; p. 32, col. 1.
i-Pwe 23. col. 2i p. 28, col. 1. 2, 8, 4; p
ryifa."nen-Page26,col.2.3, p. 32, col. 2
Decorative Giods-Title pagei p. 18, col. 1; p. 23,
De°ciVative Plants, (Palms. Ferns, etc.)-
_Title_5agc; p. 28. ooL^l, 2, 3, 4; p. 26, col. 4.
Page 27, col. 2, 3, 4. ^, , , , ,.
-Title page; p. 27, col. 1. 2, 3, 4,
F?iwe?'l'Vt-'''and Vases-Page 30, col. 3, 4; p. 81,
col. 1.2,3,4.
Fochsla-Paae 26, oo . 1.
gljk'n'uTuT-l-age It ?'ot; 8; p. 2.. col. 4. p.30, ool
l«-Pagc 30, ooj; 3, 4;^P. 31. col. 2, 8.
I lease) Page
HnlT"rn"8nrnnce-Page 21. col
""a.'coiri"^"'
jlluatrnti
'ifd FuuBlcides-Page 18, col. 1, 2;
„ ,,„ 4; p. 32, col. 1. 2. „
__idscape Gar/eners-Page 29, col . 1.
Miscellaneous StocU-Page W, col. .1; p. 21,
3; p. 26, col. 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 80, col. 1; p. 32, ool.l, 2.
MSsKoom-Page 18, col. 8; P- 21. col. 8, 4.
Nursery WtocU— Page 26, col. 1, A 8.
Ofchids-Tltle Page; p. 21. ool. 3.
Pansy-Page 26. ool. 3; p. 80, col. 8, 4.
Pliotoarraplis— Page27, col. 2.
Plant Bed Cloth--Page31. col. 4.
Primroses— Page 26, col. 1, 2,3: p. 30, col. i.
Refrieerntors-Page OT, col. 3, 4; p. 80, col. 1.
-Title page; p. 18, col.'l, 2, 3; p. 21, col. I
"" col. 3.
i'Vas-Pago lOj ool. 4.
Vegetable ISeeds, Plants,
Verbenas-Page 26, col. 1,2, 3; p. 32, col. 1.
Violets-Page 19, col. 3; - °" -"'
Wants- Page 20, col. 1.
Cut Flower Excliange.
All the growers here complain bit-
terly of the lamentable condition of trade,
which they say was never worse. Flowers
are plentiful and generally of good qual-
ity. All that is wanting is the buyer.
Prices were asfoUows: Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria and Testout, very fine, JIO; Papa
Gontier, $3 to $4; carnations, $1 to $3; lily
of the valley, $1 to $3; Roman hyacinths,
SI to $2: violets, single, 20c. to 75c ; double,
$1 to $-i; smilax, $1 to $1.50 per dozen
strings; chrysanthemums, small, 50c. to
75c. per bunch; sweet alyssum, three
bunches for 25c.; mignonette, two bunches
for aSo, ; extra choice, $i per 100 ; callas, $1
per dozen; stevia, two bunches for 25c.
American Institute.
The Farmers' Club section of the
American Institute met in the Institute Li-
brary, 38th St. and Broadway, on Tuesday,
December 5, Dr. F. M. Hexamer, editor
American AgrieuUurtst, presiding. Reso-
lutions were passed on the death of the
late secretary, John Chambers. In the
course of an interesting talk it developed
that increased exertion was necessary on
the part of individual members in order to
stimulate a greater Interest in the meet-
ings, and several of those present pledged
themselves to deliver essays and give ob-
ject lessons on flowers, fruits and vege-
tables at future sessions. It was also sug-
gested that monthly shows of the products
of garden, orchard and farm, together with
implements used in connection therewith,
would help bring about the desired con-
summation. The Club assembles on the
first Tuesday of every month ; and the
meetings, if carried on in the lines indl
cated, cannot fail to raise the organization
to that status to which its importance as
smilax. Stevia of fair quality is bringing
loc. Violets now sell at $1 to $2.50.
It was thought that when chrysanthe-
mums had made their exit a stimulus
would be given to the demand for other
cut flowers, but such is not the case.
SCALLEN, 1244 Broadway, had two large
decorations on Saturday, December 2;. one
on 32d St., where daisies and pink roses
were mainly used, and the other on 26th
St., principally palms and smilax.
The firm of Hanft & MlLLANG, 673 6th
ave , has been dissolved by the withdrawal
of Mr. Hanft. The business is now car-
ried on by Auguste Millang. On Thurs-
day, December 7, Mr. Millang had charge
of the decoration of a dinner of twenty-
four covers on W, 73d st. American Beauty
roses and adiantum ferns were exclusively
used.
BEEUS & PATTBKSON, 12 W. 27th St., are
receiving some fine American Beauty, for
which there is considerable demand.
Millang Bros., 17 W. 28th st., are get-
ting some very good Meteor from the John
Henderson Co., Flushing, L. I.
Christmas greenery is arriving in large
quantities. McALLISTEB, 22 Dey St., has
received a flue consignment of elegant
holly, which is meeting with ready de-
mand.
EOLKEK & Sons, 136 W. 24th st., have laid
in a large stock of Southern needle pines,
' smilax, palms and other Christmas goods,
and report sales fair. This firm have on
exhibition an excellent lithograph of the
new canna " Konigin Charlotte," showing
it to be a magnifi.cent yellow with a large
blotch of red evenly distributed over the
whole surface of the petals, leaving a broad
yellow band ; it blooms evenly in bouquet
form and presents an elegant appearance.
The stock of this canna has been purchased
from the introducer (Pflster, of Stuttgart)
by Goos & Koenemann, of Nieder Wallut,
Germany, and Messrs. Bolker have been
appointed sole agents for the United States
and Canada. The bulbs come rather high:
$2.50 each in Germany being asked for
them.
The Florists' Club will meet on Monday
evening, December 11. The election of
officers will then take place, and the report
of the Exhibition Committee will also be
heard. It has been decided to hold the
Club dinner in the "Arena," 31st st. and
Broadway (same place as last year), on
January 6, 1894, at 6.30 P.M.
J Houghton Harrkll and wife, of
Pittsburg, Pa., were in town on Wednes-
day last.
of New York, at the World's Fair, and for
which they received several premiums tor
architecture and details of construction,
has been sold to Messrs. James Weir, Jr. &
Son, of Brooklyn, and will be placed on
heir grounds at the Flatbush entrance to
Greenwood Cemetery, where it will become
quite a landmark. This house was illus-
trated and described in our issue of Oc-
tober 28, 1893.
Ed Drbssel, 409 Bedford ave., had two
nice weddings to decorate last week, one
on Lee ave. and one corner Marcy ave. and
Cooper St. Palms and stove plants were
liberally used, and the mantels were
banked with roses and chrysanthemums.
Brooklyn.
Contents.
PAGE
. 29
BOOKS RECEIVED
CARNATION EXHIBITION, A 24
CATAiooDES Received ^
Changes rx business 29
CHESTER COUNTT CAKNATION SOCIETY . . 21
'''"a?SS™lsC.Ilaettel,PostitB on Car-
natioiis ana Roses. Judging Chrysanthe- ^^
Ac'arnatlon Exbiiitlo'n . . • . 20,21
Crossing chrysanthemum flowers tfllus,) 26
CULTUBAL department 21
CUT FLOWER PRICES ^
DECORATIVE FRXnT-BEABING PLANTS . . 19
FLOWER SHOW IN THE FAR SOUTHWEST . ..22
FOREIGN NOTES j°
Obituary J"
PLANTS AND Flowers 29
QUESTION BOX ■ f"
SEED DISTRIBUTION AT PUBLIC EXPENSE 24, 26
SEED Trade report 25
toronto flower show 22
Trade notes : 20
SlnrnMsVo'; Eureka,' Cal '. , San Francisco,'
BStSoro, Brooklyn, New'vork, p'lttsfield,
BoTtonTcharleatoi, S.'c, Philadelphia. 'San'
Antonio. Tex
BalUmo?e, ^Exeter, N. H., Sraanton, 'pa.,'
rHinRTidaicua, N.'Y., Spokane, Wash., Town
SrSionf N J., Rochester, N.Y Spring-
field. Ill,, Dixon, 111., Cincinnati, O., New-
barg'h, N
WORLD'S fair Notes
to mat bliauus uu wijn.ii ii.o *u._fc#«i ,.«u.
an educational institution entitles it.
Tlie Market.
The first snow storm of the season
visited us on Monday, bringing wilh it a
very noticeable depression in the cut flower
market, which, however, was dissipated
toward the end of the week, though not to
that extent to allow of any record being
made of an improvement. The wholesale
men, without exception, view the outlook
for Christmas in anything but a hopeful
spirit, and unless there is a very decided
change for the better Christmas of 1893
will pass into the history of the cut flower
business as one of the worst yet experi-
enced. There has been a plentiful supply
of flowers, but about one-half sent in to
market may be characterized as culls ;
very little extra fine stock is arriving.
Among roses American Beauty and Me-
teor, of the highest quality, sell readiest,
the former at half a dollar and the latter
at ten cents ; Testout also brings ten cents.
Burns & Katnor, 49 W. 28th st., are
handling some very fine specimens of these
three roses, as also some superb mignon-
ette, which brings from six to ten cents.
Extra grade Cusin finds a fair demand.
Julius Boehrs is first in with Magna
Charta roses, but the quality is not yet up
to the standard of this beautiful variety.
Jansen, of Mamaroneck, N. Y., is sending
to Theo. Eoehrs, 111 W. 80th St., some
very good sprays of bouvardia which
bring fifty cents a bunch of 25. Carna-
tions are coming in in good condition;
white and red varieties bring $1,50; Day-
break, Scott and Edna Craig from $2.50 to
$3 ; poorer grades run from T5c. to $1.25.
Bulb stock continues a glut, as also does
Thanksgiving trade in the City of
Churches was better than that of last year.
The prices of flowers stiffened considerably.
Good roses brought tour cents each ; car-
nations sold at from $1.25 to $2. Stevia
was in fair demand and brought 25 cents a
bunch. This week the market has resumed
its normal condition ; stock is plentiful.
Mermet is coming in a little ofiE color. Liz-
zie McGowan and Daybreak carnations are
arriving in excellent condition, and LANG-
jAHRis getting some very good heliotrope.
Calla and Harrisii lilies areinfair demand,
the latter sell at ten to twelve cents.
Weir & Sons, Fulton St., had a large
wedding breakfast decoration, one of the
best this season, on Tuesday last. They
used 100 strings of smilax and 6,000
hyacinth sprays. Covers were laid for 53
guests, and from a center piece of Bride
roses, streamers of smilax interspersed
with white hyacinths led up to each plate.
The effect was fine.
J. V. Phillips, Fulton st., had the
church and home decorations for the Black-
ford-Tompkins wedding this week. In the
former the altar was banked with palms,
and the kneeling stool wreathed with
smilax. A pyramidal basket filli'd with
Perle roses was placed on each side of the
aisles in the sixth pew from the front. The
bride's bouquet was an immense one of
Bride roses and valley lilies, with streamers
of broad satin ribbon, from the ends of
which depended sprays of lily of the valley.
The bridesmaids' bouquets were of Perle
roses with a bunch of violets in the corners;
the streamers were of yellow ribbon with
sprays of violets depending from the ends.
The groom is the son of ex-Fish Commis-
sioner Blackford, and in the dining room,
a somewhat unique, though appropriate
decoration was made. A miniature fish
pond, containing live gold fish, surrounded
with selaginella, ferns and small palms and
aquatic plants, occupied the center of the
table. The mantels were banked with
American Beauty roses, which were also
lavishly used in other parts of the room and
on the dining table.
Mr. Phillips also had a mantel decoration
for the Brooklyn Club in which carnations
and smilax were used with telling effect.
The large, all iron frame palm house,
which was exhibited by Hitchings &Co.,
Baltimore.
Harfeet Notes.
Prices have gone up somewhat for
good roses. Perle, Niphetos and Gontier
bring four cents ; Bride and Mermet, tour
and five cents; La France, five and six
cents ; violets, 75 cents per 100, and Beauty
20 cents ; good stock is not overplentitul.
General News.
Theo. EckhARDT & Co. convinced
the growers about Baltimore that Brides-
maid is a fine rose, a rose sure to stay.
Their blooms were superb.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria is also much
thought of. Although it may not supplant
the Bride altogether, it will decrease the
number of Bride planted.
Double violets are scarcer than ever
before known. All growers complain of
poor blooming qualities this year.
Hallidat Brothers' house oi Bride ane
Mermet is worth a lengthy trip to see.
The experiment with Russian violets
under sashes has been a failure here-
abouts.
Carnations are very fine, especially
Aurora EDWIN A. Seidiwitz.
Pittsfield, Mass.
The members of the Pittsfield Gardeners
and Florists' Club held their annual
dinner on Wednesday, November 23. ^ ice-
nresident John White occupied the chair,
and there were about fifty guests present.
Following the dinner, speeches were made
by many prominent gardeners of the
county, and Mr. Meredith, m behalf of the
Club made handsome presents to Secre-
tary Edwards, Treasurer Lucas Miss
Miller and Mrs. White, wife of the vice-
^""mi-. Meredith was called upon to say a
few words on necessary quahfications of a
practical gardener. He spoke of how little
the hard tedious work of a gardener was
comprehended by the outside world ; of the
length of time spent in the work before
aetting near the top ; of the love of plants,
oatience and backbone needed to make a
success. He spoke of the great strides
eardening had taken in this country dur-
ing the past nine years. A man must have
a keen observation, be skillful, intelligent
and fairly educated ; have a good idea of
botany, sprinkling of geometry and lands-
cape work. He predicted the time would
come when gardening would stand in the
forward rank of professions.
Songs were rendered by Ernest Bennett
and John White, and altogether the affair
was a very pleasant and enjoyable one.
Washington.
Floirers for Senators.
The practice of sending flowers to
the Senate on the opening day is Increasing
each year. On ftlonday last there were
tew desks which were not covered with
some kind of floral remembrance. Senator
Voorhees was the recipient of a mammoth
horseshoe of Meteor roses ; Senator Turpie
came in for an open book of the same flow-
ers ; Senators Hansbrough, Dolph, Hams,
and Vance were to be seen carrying out
l.irge handsome baskets of La Prance and
Kaiserin. Senator Stewart's desk was
covered with a piece which caused some
merriment among the senators. It was in
the shape of an obelisk made of red and
white roses ; on one side were three large
white chrysanthemums and on the other
were three equally large yellow ones ; this
reference to the monetary situation
brought smiles to the faces of Senator
Stewart's neighbors, who, in turn, went
over to get a sniff at what they termed his
"bimetallic bouquet." - . ^v,
Thursday last was a busy day in the
stores. Excepting chrysanthemums flow-
ers were pretty well cleaned out. Some ol
the churches had pretty decorations, which
used up a goodly quantity of material.
The official programme of festivities at
the White House has been given out.
There are no new departures ; the season,
though short, promises to be a gay one.
The decorations at the Fearn-French
wedding, mentioned last week, were car-
ried out by J. H. Small & Sons. This was
one of the most artistic piecesof work ever
' seen at the Capital. G. W. Oliver. ■
The Klorist's h:xchangk.
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Distribution of Seed at the Public
Expense.
The following is a copy of Secretary
Morton's report to the President relative
to the above named subject :
The first United States Commissioner of
Patents, Henry L. Ellsworth, in the year
1886, conceived the idea of distributing new
and improved varieties of seeds among the
farmers of the United States, and from
that time he patriotically procured the
seed and distributed it at his own expense
until the year 1839, when, upon his recom-
mendation, Congress appropriated $1,000,
to be taken from the Patent Office funds
for the purpose of collecting and distribu-
tmg rare and improved varieties of seeds,
and prosecuting agricultural investiga-
tions and procuring agricultural statistics.
And from this small beginning, fifty-four
years ago, the Seed Division of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture has grown to its
present unwieldy, unnecessary, and extra-
vagant proportions ; so that in the year
i,t- <, *''® ^^ appropriated the sum of
*13o,4u0 for the purpose of purchasing
seeds, bulbs, and cuttings for gratuitous
distribution.
In 1891 the seeds piirchased cost, in
round numbers, $40,000, while the labor
and expenses of putting them up and dis-
tributing them alone cost the Department
|o0,675.75. It there ever was a good reason
for the original purchase of new and im-
proved varieties of seeds for gratuitous
distribution there is now certainly no
valid reason for the purchase and distribu-
tion of ordinary seeds, bulbs, and cuttings
which are common in all the States and
Territories, and easily obtainable at low
prices by the people generally. Thisis par-
ticularly true since the establishment of an
experiment station in each state and ter-
ritory. These stations, by their very
character and name, are the proper agen-
cies to experiment with and test new varie-
ties. Each station is presumed to be in
charge of a director, of such scientific
agricultural training and so well informed
as to the requirements of soil, climate and
other environments, that he is especially
qualifled to make the tests to determine
the value of each kind. From the first ap-
propriation down to the last, the Govern-
ment of the United States has expended in
seed distribution the sum of $3,101,600, an
average during fifty-three years of $58,530.-
75 each year.
The dimensions of this distribution of
seeds by legislation and legislators are
made visible in the light of the fact that
for this calendar year enough cabbage seed
hits thus been sent out to plant 19,200
acres, a suflScient quantity of beans to
plant 4,000 acres, of beets enough to plant
^,500 acres, of sweet corn to plant 7 800
acres, together with enough cucumber
seed for 3,035 acres, enough musk and
watermelon seed to plant 3,675 acres : and
that, altogether, this department has sent
out, m more than nine millions of pack-
ages, a sufficient amount of flower and
vegetable seeds to plant 89,596 acres of
land.
That this popular dissemination is re-
garded altogether as a gratuity, and not of
any appreciable advantage, is proved by
the failure of any general recognition of
benefits by those who have received the
packages, notwithstanding the fact that
the instructions of the department require
them to report results.
In view of the above facts, this enormous
expenditure, without compensatory bene-
fits, ought to be abolished. Therefore
i™i?S,toits final abolition, more than
riSS'",?" ^S"" tlie fiscal year ending June 80,
1895, has been stricken from the estimate
for this purpose, and the $350,00 estimated
ought to be confined strictly to the pur-
chase of new and improved varieties, and
even these ought to be distributed only
through experiment stations. Thus seed
will be tested and found valuable or other-
wise. After the test hns been completed
oy the experiment station the propagation
>t the nsef ul varieties and the rejection of
she valueless should be left to the common
sense of the people, who will have been in-
rormed as to local value and adaptability
ay the experiment station bulletins. An
ixperiment is simply a test. It determines
;liat a thing is of value or that it is worth-
ess. There can be no experiment in per-
letuity, and this illustrates the fallacy of
)urchasing and distributing, year after
'ear, the ordinary varieties of turnips
:abbage, celery, and other seeds.
For the fiscal year ending June 30 1893
here vvere paid out by the Department of
i.gnculture, directly for seeds, $68,548.61 •
i°q7; aSa remainder of the appropriation of
180,000 was absorbed in the cost of put-
mg them into packages, and delivering
the form of statutory salaries, amounting
to $13,530, and this swells the annual ex-
penditure to $143,530. The number of
packages of seed distributed by the De-
partment for the year 1892 was 7,700,000,
and they cost two cents apiece, while the
average cost of the 9,000,000 packages of
seed distributed during the present fiscal
year is one cent and four mills per pack-
age.
Out of the appropriation made for seed
distribution for the year ending June 80,
1894, after all the above detailed work of
purchasing and distributing, there will be
more than $20,000 covered back into the
Treasury of the United States.
The following is a comparative state-
ment of seeds purchased in 1892-'93 and
1893-'94, showing an increase in the quan-
tity of seed obtained for each dollar ex-
pended during this year, a saving having
been effected and au increase in quantity
secured in each variety purchased :
Seeds Pubchased in Fiscal Yeaks 1893
AND 1894.
Corn.
Cotton
Beans.
Peas.
1893-'94
1893--93
Increase...
Bush.
3,400
a,175
Bmh.
600
(HI
49
Bush.
2,000
1,940
Bush.
3,030
2,8U0
225
60
230
VegetabiR
seeds.
iUower
seed.
MisceJla-
iieous.
1893--94
1083-'93
Increase...
Lbs.
135,635
98,366
37,269
Lhs.
1,906
1„582
Bush.
165
~1^
165
Cost of Seed.
Total cost of seeds for 1892-'93 $66 022 69
Total cost of seeds for 1893-'94 64,617.'lo
.-e, ..^v,,*^ _juuv# pai^iia^cs, anu Qeiiverinc
hem for distribution. And to the above
Derating expenses of the Seed Division
liere must be added its fixed charges in
Saving: to the Government $11,406.^
SEED TRADE REPORT
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
OHANQE, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
S. D. WiLLAKD, of Comstoek, Perre &
Co., of Wethersfield, Conn., was in town
this week.
The name of the Shebwood Hall Nue"
SERY Co., 437-9 Sansomest., San Francisco,
Cal., has been changed to that of the SUN-
SET Seed and plant Co., as it was con-
sidered that the former name did not indi-
cate the full scope of the firm's business
which includes all garden requisites. This
'^_™.''™'y * change of name, the personnel,
affairs and location of the business re-
maining as formerly.
Los Angeles, Cal.— The hard times and
financial depression have been felt more or
less in the seed trade, while the florists
have suffered correspondingly. People are
inclined to hug the shore in making ex-
penditures, and with this cramped condi-
tion of money, all suffer more or less. In
a country where all can grow flowers, the
cut flower trade is more or less limited,
while the seed business is probably bene-
fited thereby. There are in Los Angeles
about four seed houses, two of which are
exclusively so. Of these two, one is of
large proportions and would do honor to a
place of 350,000 people anywhere in the
Ea'it.
That the trade is not so good as usual is
best attested by the fact that there is an
evident desire to "hedge" on printing and
advertising— showing a disposition to
economize and cut every corner of ex-
pense. Personally, I think there will be
a good demand for standard seeds of
economic plants, but in the way of orna-
mental and nursery stock the season
promises to be aliglitone as compared to a
lew years past.
EUOENE Gebmain, president and general
manager of the Germain Seeil Company
took his departure forZurich, Switzerland
October 15, to assume his new duties as
U. b. Consul at that point. There will be
no change in the business, as it has been
left in competent hands, and will go on as
smoothly and regularly as though the
chief TVAS Hf.ill IT, fho flolH
Boston,
Market Ncits.
The recent cold snap has shortened
up the supply of cut flowers and leaves the
market in fair condition, with good prices
prevailing. Violets are the only scarce
variety but the supply is increasing daily.
Li y of the valley is in good demand but
holds the old prices, $4 to $5 per hundred
American Beauty is selling extra well with
the demand far more than the supply
Testout, Bridesmaid, Mermet and Bride
sell for $3 to $4; Perle, Hoste, Lh Prance
Albany and VVootton bring $3 to $3
and Niphetos and Gontier, $1 to $3 per
hundred. Carnations show a very even
supply and bring $1 for medium to $3 for
extra stock. Daybreak is the highest
priced pink in this market ; a good quality
will liring $4 per hundred. Smilax is
plentiful at $10 to $13 per hundred.
Massncliusctts Horticultural Society.
The regular meeting of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural .Society was held
Saturday, December 3, President Kidder
in the chair. The death of ex-President
Irancis Parkman was formally announced
and a committee appointed to draft suita-
ble resolutions.
The schedule of prizes for next year was
reported.
Following is a list of prizes awarded by
the society :
T. D. Hatfleld, house of specimen chrys-
anthemums, $50.
Frederick Cole, ditto, $30.
Lawrence Cotter, fine house of chrysan-
themums, $40; also for chrysanthemums in
benches for commercial purposes, $40.
W. W. Rawson, cultivation of vegeta-
bles under glass, $40.
J. L. Gardner, chrysanthemums and
other plants, $40.
The following gentlemen were elected
lemheps nf f-.Ho Wrt/ilntw . t? tj -d — i — .3_
chief was still in the fleld.
James H Denham is certainly showing
commendable enterprise. He tests all of
his seeds before placing them on the mar-
ket, and is using every precaution to pre-
vent pests and disease from entering bis
establishments. His latest innovai ion is a
dark air tight room in which to store his
seed corn. By using bisulphide of carbon
he IS enabled to destroy weevil, and thus
insure the safety of his peas, beans and
seed coru from this pest. X Y Z
w ^w..u.T lug ^cuvicuicu werts eiecteo
members of the Society : F. H. Peabody
Boston; T. D. Hatfleld and Frederick
Cole, Wellesley; Thomas Roland, Nahant;
Francis Blake, Newton ; F. T. Hubbard,
Cambridge, and Desmond Fitzgerald.
Brookline.
Gardeners and Florists' Clnb.
Barely a dozen members of the
Gardeners and Florists' Club made their
appearance at the meeting, Tuesday, De-
cember 5. The stereotyped "no quorum"
was the special feature. Mr. Lawrence
Cotter suggested an essay by prominent
members of the fraternity for each meet-
ing night during the coming season, which
was well received.
Edward J. Welch gave notice that he
would champion the cause of the now de-
funct bowling club at the next meeting.
General Notes.
A report has been circulated among
the growers of this vicinity that the Har-
risii lilies on sale at Welch Bros.' came
from Bermuda. The firm deny this state-
ment and claim the lilies are grown and
shipped to them from one of the neighbor
ing states.
Mr. Davis, in the interests of Edward
Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa., is located at
the Cut Flower Exchange for a few days
He is introducing the new carnation
Sweetbrier " and all who see it express
the opinion that it is well up with the
best.
Temporary greenhouses have been con-
structed on the site recently bought by the
city for the city greenhouses. Work on
the permanent buildings will not be
commenced until early Spring.
Mrs. Lyman Briggs, of Taunton, Mass
(The Briggs Conservatories) has opened a
branch store in Providence, R. I., and
another one in this city near the Dudley
St. station.
JuntJS Zaim, for many years with J
Newman & Sons, received a valuable lamp
and stand from his friends and business as-
sociates and a table from Mr. J. R. New-
man on the anniversary of his wedding
December 2.
The school children of the city took pos-
session of Horticultural Hall Friday and
Satuniay, December 1 and 2 on the occasion
of their exhibition of pressed leaves, plants
and flowers. The affair was conducted
under the auspices of the committee on
window gardening. Prizes were numerous
and the result was a clean and tidy exhibit
Wm. Black has opened a flower ptore on
Dudley St., Mt. Pleasant, just beyond the
Dudley st. crossing.
Galvin Beos. had charge of the fioral
decoration of Mechanics' Hall on the oc-
casion of the dinner to the members of the
Home Market Club. F. W.
Charleston, S. C.
J. M. Connelly, 809-313 Meeting st., is
having good .-.uccess in his new quarters
He carries a full line of plants, bulbs and
everything found in the greenhouse and
nursery business.
Philadelphia,
market Items.
There has not been any noticeable
change in business during the past week.
1 he retail stores all seem to be doing a fair
trade and, with few exceptions, figures
maintain the average of other seasons
there has been a falling off in prices re-
ceived for decorations, for instance, one
that paid $100 last year was $75 this year.
I lowers are very plentiful and of good
quality, but the retail people buy very
cautiously, and consequently the growers
with their boxes of flowers, have to do lots
ot tramping, many of them not getting
through till 11 and 13 o'clock noon.
Wholesale prices are as follows ; Ameri-
can Beauty, $3 to $8 a dozen ; Meteor, $5 to
$6 per 100 ; this rose increases in favor, and
more could be sold ; John Burton is send-
ing in the finest at present ; Kaiserin $6 •
It reached $S early in the week, but onlv
for about flf ty blooms and these were extra
£?"■ Mermet and Bride, $5 and $6; Perle,
$8 and $4 ; Gontier, $3 and $8, these beinjj
httle sought after. Carnations, $1 50 •
Jidna Craig has reached $3 for good ones'
bouvardia brings $1 and appears to seli
better and more cou Id probably be handled.
Violets, single, sell at five cents a bunch •
double at $1 per 100. These are becoming
scarcer ; more ground has to be gone over
now to get a bunch and some small growers
cannot fill their orders. Callassell at $1 50
a dozen ; smilax, $10 to $15, but is a glut
so no price is really staple. Asparagus is
somewhat scarce, $1 a string being paid for
lo. 4?'*^'"™ fronds sell at $3; narcissus,
*8 to $4; Roman hyacinths, $3, and valley $S
Betail Stores.
H. H. Battles had two large wed-
ding decorations on Tuesday. He reports
business as fair, some days are good then
come two dull ones.
Robt. Ceawford Is still with the crowd
and says he is doing a fair business • he
has a very good plant trade. One of his
windows is filled with Adiantum Far-
leyense and white chrysanthemnms and
presents a very pretty effect. This hand-
some fern is certainly increasing in favor
many more being sold this season than
previously.
George Ceaig, as usual, is doing a good
business, box trade to the suburbs being
very fair. Plant trade is also good, and
keeps the wagon going well.
L. B. GOFF is doing very well with his
flower stand at the Reading Terminal
Station, and feels much encouraged so far
by his new venture. He has a good stock
of flowers always on hand.
Growers.
John Burton sent in some flowers
of Ulrich Brunner on Wednesday last
These are the first of this season and were
fine blooms.
John Shellem has not yet got a settle-
ment with the school board relative to his
property at 17th and Tasker sts.; it has
now been gone over and appraised, Messrs.
Graig, Cartledge and Habermebl acting for
Mr. Shellem.
Club Meeting.
..._ -r,. '^^^ regular monthly meeting of
the Florists' Club was held on Tuesday
evening last. President Edwin Lonsdale in
the chair. There was a very good attend-
ance of members considering the inclement
weather. Chas. De Wald, ot Wyndmoor
was elected to membership. '
The subject of a flower market was
again brought up by the reading of a letter
by Robert Kif t, from the manager of the
Milwaukee market, which ably set forth
how the business was conducted in the
West. Those in favor of the market had
practically clear sailing at this meeting
and prospects looked bright, but I fancy a
great many growers are laying back and
doing a little thinking.
Mr. Lonsdale gave a very interesting
account of his Western trip, especially
mentioning the Chicago show, and the new
chrytanthemums shown there. His report
was listened to with great attention and
heartily applauded.
A very interesting discussion took place
regarding the best fuel for florists' use
Those who had used bituminous coal, coke
buckwheat and pea coal gave their experi-
ence, and the latter two varieties of coal
certainly had the best of the argument as
the best fuel for this section.
At the next meeting of the Club the
principal topic will be the Convention of
the S. A. P. at Atlantic City in 1894, and
the necessary matters to be taken up by
this Club to ensure the success of the Con-
vention. David Rust.
San Antonio, Tex.
A very successful chrysanthemum show
was given here by the ladies of the city
the proceeds were applied to relieving the
suffering poor. In addition to the collec-
tions of chrysanthemums there wereflne
exhibits of orchids, cacti, palms, and other
tropical plants.
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moth and Connver's Colossal.. loOjOOO Jnne
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nH Ifliiin In adOltion Lo uiii" usual stock
„^ ."old from the bud. Special prices quoted
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WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS
BEGONIA SNOWDROP, 3 and 4
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semperfl.
60o. and $1.20
.60c. and 1.00
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seedlings, $3.00 per Wo
" Incarnata, i and 6 in. , . - $1.00 and $1.60
J. 6. EISEIiE, 20th and Ontario Sts.,
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California ♦Privet.
ifti-j^^Vt •-.•.■.v^tsr^-^'j™-
je in. TO ^ iL An nn *'
3to3ft ^0.00
2 to 3 ft. heuvy 60.0U
3tQ4ft 60.00
Privet is scarce. Order now to insure delivery
^ in Spring.
The Elizabeth Nursery Oo., Elizahelh, H.J.
Crossing Chrysanthemum Flowers.
Much time and labor may be saved if the
would-be raiser of new chrysanthemuins
understands thoroughly just what he should
do to secure seed from a flower fertil-
ized with the pollen from the flower of
some other variety, the crossing of which or
the blending of the two together, either for
shape and color of flower, orhabit of growth,
mavbe imagined to be an improvement on
existing kinds. . There is onlj /?« '^f ^ "^!
bringing this result about, and doing it as it
ought to be done is a very simple matter
and consumes less time than if performed
in a bungling, haphazard fashion
Certain conditions ""° "^"
results will be mere ^no^.,., ■- -
flowers selected for seed bearers should 0
thoroughly isolated from other flowers,
either from direct contact or from the
visitations of insects. Ordinary precau-
tions will have been taken if the seed
bearing flowers are removed to a house
in which no other chrysanthemums are al-
lowed to remain. Previous to doing this,
however, with a sharp pair of scissors re-
move all the disc florets m the center of the
flower before they open; these are the ones
which produce the pollen or fecundating
material, and they produce it very abund-
antly, so that if they are allowed to remain
on the flower while the operation of impreg-
nation is in progress the chances are that
the stigmas of the female organs of the ray
florets will receive as much of the pollen
m^these plants, to move quickly. I need the
nBvimiiinis.bestbedders. stronc 2-lnoh ....
•»"■"!.■ Bronze, 2 „
Mrae. Sallerol £
8, double, best sorts.
female. The anthers containing the pollen
are to be found just above the corolla tube
and when their mission is Perf?™ed they
shrink and give place to the divided stigma
which is supported by a very slender .stalK.
This shoots out from the tube from an
eighth to a quarter of an inch. In order to
retch the stigma of the ray fiorets.especially
of those which, instead of being strap-
shaped, assume the tubular form f or the
greater part of their length, the petal must
be shortened to within a very short distance
of the stigma so that it can be plainly seen
If the pollen of the male flower be plenti-
ful no resort need be had to sticks or
,rd fashion. brushes in transferring it ; f '^''el/, t^ke the |
z/ribe observed or the flower to be operated upon to a sate distance
chance work. The from the others, and, folding the pollen
- - ' ^ - ' bearing one firmly between the thumb ana
forefinger in such a position that the pollen
will fall easily on the stigmas, giving the
back of the fingers a few sharp pats, will
generally suffice. The oP^ation should ot
course be done in the middle of the day and
when the sun is shining, as then the pollen is
very easily detached. ,,
Recourse to a pointed stick or small camel s
hair pencil should only be had when the
pollen from a desirable flower is not pro-
curable in large quantities
C OLEXJS.
A large stock, in 7.5 varieties, inoluding
the very newest kinas.
Kooted Cuttings, 'in 30 to 40 varieties, at |6..W
per 1000 bv ixpress ; in 20 varieties at $1.00
per 100 by mail.
Golden Bedder (true), at $10 per WO 1 Ver-
Bcliaffeltii, Golden VerscUaffeltii, Mrs.
I. D. Haight and other yellowsat S8a MOO.
New Kinds, includinir some ot the most
KsoTne ever offered for sale, in 10 vane-
ties, at S2.0O per inO by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds f. f "0 per 100 ;
Verschaffeltii and yellows at $4.00 per luu.
Cash with order. Safe delivery guaranteed.
Also a UTixe and fine stock of Carnations.
Send tor circular.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
Priinv
150O Cn
1000 Cn
100 Cn
200 C»
field-crown
field
igle.besl strain, 21-^11
Portia, extra nice, fleld-
FVed." Dorner, extra nice,
lisriiiirry P^lu^^i". extra nice.
IU8, Garfleid.'niedium size, but
i'phV Ti'd'ii Wa^6, medium size.
F^VisVyiBOrouli'piintsJillinci;;
n for. .
Booted Cultinss
labeled
'(ileus, Bpien
' Geraniums, best bedd
Tiooled'OnUinBsiMmeVsaneroi::;'.: ■ 1-00
N S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Wlo
(independe— - ™" ""•"""' f™ sh.ppinB, be,ni
Geo. W. Oliver.
Owego, N. Y.
A. J. Thomas is building an addition on
the west side ot his greenhouse on Main sb
for the better convenience ot bis Patrons
as well as to tacllitabe the work in the dif-
ferent branches of the business.
pANSJES.
Plants from finest strains of seed
ready after September 1st. Write
for our prices. Express prepaid.
S. W. PIKE a CO., St. Charles, 111.
f iTirar. MEMTION THF " npisT'S EXCHAHOr
Smiles east of Ka
well located tor shipping, beiUB
s City, Mo)
LISTS' EXCHANGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
m fWSH LIllLt B[»»1K.
''^'''^'?^f:;a'r1.'S"br'InEi.ftSbTo!rm°comesl"?iSS
eaririuMareh. My stock plants at P/esent produce
so niai^y buds that it is necessary to disbud them
so "'"^'v, "" ,„„ rtflvs in order to prepare stock for
Km larSpTS lor luarketing and we 0
Xrp"a°nts°irthryVe?™a"t™ctlv?tre?etadri^''
S^cJustoroers. Every Florist should Kro" ■-■
FuchSand w 11 profit by it; lor a small eaily
meiil ol Is.OO or »5.00 you can erow enoueh pU
"furSprin? trade, wlii^chwm re-pay you^t
for special prices t
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS.
1 Disc floret before opening.
2 Disc floret open and showing anthers.
3 The same with anthers empty and
^TTubtilar'-y floret with stigma in-
"^"rltrap-shaped ray floret showing stigma.
6 Ray floret'^tubular, half of its ength
7 Ray floret shortened, ready to be op-
erated upon.
PANSIES.
THE FINEST STRAIN AT
75e. per 100; $5.00 per 1000,
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
HERE IS WHAT WILL PLEASE YOU.
GERANIUMS, from A^t* i°f °L°?;j,^'S? Vr
named varieties, at Sl^-™ .Per 1000 or SI.TS
Ijer ICO. The same from iM inch pots, «&ou
COLEtJS.'trom iVz inch pots, fine, $3.00 per 100.
Kooted cuttings, 60c. per 100.
muRATUMS. blue and white, 2J^ inch pots,
SaOO per m Kooted outtinss, 75c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 3V^ inch pots $3.60 per lOO. Boot-
ed cuttings, $1.25 per 100. , . .,
PETUNIAS, fine stock, double white, fnnged,
31^ pots, $3.60 per 100.
The nbove stock is all named varieties. At
the^eprSs the selection of sorts must remain
with us Cash must always accompany the
order. Plants now ready.
J. E. FEUTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. - SCHENECTADY. N. Y.
Dear Sib: •„i,t_„/iin
"T received the plants Friday night and in
^rime oSndmon. I was much pleased with the
?vl S? lot of s ocks and I think them very cheap,
f d^n't see how yon can sell ^^^h stock so cheap,
and you will bear from me again. Ihanns.
Frank A. Bjlmons, West Kennebunk, Me.
This is not tlie only one who speaks.
IISTS^EXCHA
IMSIHMEROONI
And offer the following at these
rargr,aanti.lessothJfaan-include
tiel for \m. For further mf orni
cular, in order to place it m tee r
now booking orders for delivery o
1894, at the low price "f $2.50 per
$12.60 per 100 ; 60 at 100 rate. Addi
I,INCOI,I<J I. NEKK, Klorist.
4010 Bntler St., PittstourgH, Pa.
. . . VERBENAS . .
Special offer to redu
^surpassed Ma-°;°"'^;_ ^^^ ;';; ,3.00 836.00
Unsnrpassed Mammoths, rooted
General Coneotion, named, ruotec
cuttings
General CoUectio
from their own disc florets as they will from
thoTe of the flower by which it is intended
to be crossed. When the little disc florets
are removed before the anthers are suffi-
ciently ripe to discharge their pollen, and
^mediately removed from the pollinating
iXence of other plants, the flower so
treatedis completely within the power of
the bvbridi-.;er. The reason of this lies in
the fact that the ray or petalled florete con-
ta?n only rudimentary .stamens and are pow-
erless to effect fertilization. i he outer , ,„„. ,„„,,,,„„,
florets are naturally the flrst to perfect their of either Finest
Horets are naiuiaiij „„ ^.KnvH men- SI. 00 ner packet
The Jennings Strain of Large
Flowering and Fancy Pansies,
The Leading Strain, The
Largest Sales.
For Winter blooming or Spring sales always
^nMsfactmv You want the best, you can get
"fo hette ,. Pl'nts a.e all (iro.wn in the tield
"re fine and stocky. Anj size you want at
onepnce^^^ mixod. all colors, Finest
Pure White, Largoat Yellow, Dark
Eye SS.OOper 1000 ! $20.00 per
Bobo: $3S.0O per 10,000, by
Smidf'p'lams ot above vars. by mail SOote. per
- Til nil any order up to Jan. 1, S,.500 seed
in 111. 1...J ^ White or Yellow
low rates.
SANSBVIERA ZEYLANICA.
reproductive organs
tioned, are all female. , . . , „ k^h.
Next come the disc set which have^ both
male and female perfectly developed m the
Tame tiny floret; the . male organs reach
maturity some time m advance of the
dlich'a:s above men- | $1.01) per paokit. Cash with order.
E B. JENNINGS,
Wholesale Pansy Grower,
L. B. 25*. SOUTHPOBT. CONN
WHEMWBlTrNGMENTTON THE etOBlST'S EXCHANGE
from best seed gtrons plants showine bloom in
ROSES
Hybrid Perpetuals, leading sorts, strong
field-grown planis, dormant $8 00
Ever-blooming sorts, fleld-grown b OU
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong 0 00
BECONIAS — .
In variety, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
PURITAN GARHATIONS,
Ist size, $6.00 per 100 ; 160 per 1000
2d " 6.00 " 46
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
sTo^RS&HARRISON CO.. Painesville. Ohio. J
4 Wholesale Nurserymen and Florists, 4
\ ?ssjx^ ^?i^^^ §o=^^s-- p-"ss:£F- 1
100,000 VERBENAS
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
^_ IN CULTIVATION.
'Z ^p'lI;^s"o per IDO; tappet 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
■^1- NO RUST OR TiiVII-pEini. «■
Packed lieht and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. ...
"^wfaJ^^tbe largest ^owersof%erbenasintbecou^
315 500. Oar plants this year fully equal, itnot suipass -tuj "
L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
314 inch pots, $4.00 per 100.
3!^ inch pots, $7.00 per 100.
CLERODENDRON BALFOURI.
a>^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100.
Fine tor mailing trade.
DRACAENA INDIVISA.
strong, 2J^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100.
McGregor bros.,
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
We1«EED ROOM!
. . . Low Prices for Cash. . . .
Allaman.la Grandiflora, $4.00 and $6.00 a 100.
Bouvarclias. all colors 4.00 and 800 "
Cbrvsantbemums, show plants, $10.00 and
$.50.00 per 100.
Fncbsias, stock plants.. ..$4.00 to $6.00 per 100.
Geraniums, p.xtra fine eollection, $3.00 to
$6.00 per 100.
Heliotropes, best sorts.... $3.00 to $8.00 per M
Verbenas, best sorts 2.00 to 3.00 |^
Violets, singleanddouble.. 4.00to 6.00
Pansies, extra ^°°^°^£? ,™v,
Good collection ot Teas, best sorts, $30 per 1000
" ofHybrids 40
Partly our selection,
rood assortment of hardy Scrubs, Pbloj^
and nil sorts ot good Perennials for $4.00
per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
Large Shrubs, from 50e. to $3.00. Best
assortment.
NANZ & NEUNER,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
NG MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
"The Rlorist's Exchange.
27
k.%%^
ARD TIMES.
The so-called HARD TIMES have not affected us.
iA£ H V?
Because we have been selling our goods at such low
figures for good quality that our business has not
been allowed to lag.
We have EVERYTHING in the line of
Florists' Supplies
And prompt attention to all orders has won for us our
renowned reputation.
MARSCHUETZ & CO., ^3 and 2S north fourth street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
a^KELSEY'S GALAX LEAVES AND CALDWELL'S
i CHRISTMAS GREENS ALWAYS ON HAND.
END FOR CATALOGUE.
Wilkesbarre, Pa.
W. M. Bldbidge says the past month
was one of the healthiest on record, soar-
city of deaths made business very lax.
iRA Gr. Marvin was perfectly satisfied
with his chrysanthemum sales. W. M.
Scranton, Pa.
Four florists' stores within the radius of
one square keep this town well supplied.
G. R. Clark & Co. make a big display
of bulbs and plants.
Wheeler & Rodman occupy W. Will's
former store ; R. W. Palmer is next door
and W. Wills opposite. W. Mott.
Exeter, N. H.
The greenhouse establishment of Chas.
Burley, Grove St., was recently purchased
by Geo. W. Hilliard, who has, since ob-
taining possession, made very extensive
alterations and additions, so that the
plant is now half as large again as it
originally was. W. S. Perkins is in charge
of the greenhouses.
Baltimore.
New and original ideas in decorating are
contmually being introduced in the Monu-
mental City.
, A. Feast & Sons head the list of window
decorations with a bed of green and golden
selaginella, with miniature electric lights
dotted here and there— a pretty and efifect-
ive scene.
Mrs. Mart J. Thomas aims at interior
decoration ; the immense costly vases
being ever filled with the finest roses to be
procured south of New York.
W. J. Hallidat keeps but a small por-
tion of his fine plants before the public
gaze, so that unless one is acquainted
with the extent of his reserve, he is apt to
be deceived.
John Cock has had on sale some of the
^nest chrysanthemums, and now come
his famous violets, which, as one florist re-
marked to me, "we could sell the whole
year round if we could but get them."
B. A. Seidewitz has built up a good con-
nection since he opened the pretty store on
Lexington St., and is kept hustling be-
tween the two cities, he gives "My Mary-
land" all his spare time and is a true
patriot.
RoET. J. Hallidat, Sb., is recovering
from his long spell of sickness ; his well-
known face is missed from among the
crowd.
Market trade is dull. W. Mott.
RUDOLPH HANTZSCH,
Importer and Manufacturer of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
^^S?, ^g'"'"'^' ImmorteHes, Grasses, Bou-
quet Papers, Wheat Sheaves, Baskets,
S?' *■ Cycas I,eaves, Metallic
Wreathes, Crosses, Anchors.
70O-7O2 West Lehigh Ave. Phila. Pa.
MEDAL AWARDED AT WORLD'S FAIR TO
ERNST KADFMANN & CO.
113 US. 4tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA,
FOR
Metallic Designs, Wheal Sheaves,
Celluloid Baskets and Pot Covers,
and all other Florists' Supplies.
FACTS
FACTS
FACTS
Are stubborn as ever, and of all
facts, none are less so than that
I'S
are a needed feature to-day in any
well appointed Florist establishment
where retail orders are taken. Sup-
plied in seta from $1.60 to $40.00.
Send for list to
DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N. Y.
w. c. mci!'8
PATBHT
FioniSTs' Lehers, Etc
Biffheat Award
wberever exhibited.
These letters are
made of the bestlm-
mortelleB, wired od
wood or metal
frames having boles
drilled in them to
Insert toothpicks, by
which to fasten them
in the design. All in-
fringements prose-
cuted.
2ln. Letters. $3 per 100
Postage, I5c. per 100
L the
Ur. C. KRICK, 1287 B'way, B'klyn, H.Y.
f™- 5''""--fr''-,.^'S,''*?,8- "ew -Torn ; Aug. Rolker 4
Jas. Vick'8 Sons, Rocliester, N.T.; T. W Wood &
Sons. Blchmond, Va.i J. A. ^Immere, Toronto; Ont.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
STRING SMILAX
Aud other Trailing Plants with
JOHN C, ]U:EY£B &, CO.,
387 Devonsbire Street, Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leadins Florists' Siipplv Houses.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SHEEP MANURE.
BEST FERTILIZER KNOWN.
Pure, natural, rich in all properties essential
to plant growth. Endorsed by all leading
growers in United States.and Canada.
Packed in 100 lb. bags. The concentrated
nature of this manure renders It most easy and
economical of shipment.
Sold by all Seedsmen and by
JOHN J. PETERS,
MANUFACTURER,
39 Borden Ave., Long I.sland City, N. T.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ESTABU5HED
1866.
MAHUFACTURED BV
N. 5TEFFENS
nn^^ EAST 2|S-T ST. NEW YORK.
» WRITING MENTION THE FUORIST'S EXCHANGE
1?T VPTB HTVPFQ *** vegetables, flowers. Etc.
IjILIjIIIIIUI IrijIJ VILMORIN, ANDRIEUX & CO., Seed Growers. Paris.
Apply for catalogues. Novelty sheet now ready,
COIVIPLETE STOCK '" '^J^r.Z^'^'^
THEO. PABST & CO., 26 Barclay Street.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.'^rH^ir'
KNOCK DOWN
REFRIGERATORS
FOR FLORISTS.
DIFFERENT SIZES.
Circular and Price List upon
application.
OFFICE :
315 MICHIGAN TRUST CO.
BUILDING.
Mention this paper.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. SS^^tlSl!
Sizes m and 2 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our ffe-w Script I<etter, $4.00 per zoo.
This Box, 18x30xia, mnde of <raod, stained and
nishcd, ffiven away with orders for 500 Leccera.
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
A. BOLKGR & SOXS New lork
nAKSCHDBTZ*CO 21 N iVii St.Vl'hMa Pa
H. BATEBSDOBPEB & CO Phlladelol ia vl'
E. KAUPMAM PI. ndfS aPa"
:rvi
POBTLAWn SEED CO.. 171 2,1 St , PorHanrt'orV"'
J. A.SIBMEBS, Toronto, Out. (ARt? f„r&„a£;
jAs. TICK'S so!(s.::.;:'.:::-.;:;:Biche"l"r; S
Address N. F. MCCARTHY, Treasurer and Manaeer 7 Musrc Hall 7Zr-
Factory, 13 Creen Street, Mention Paper. BOSTON, mass
28
The Florists Exchange.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Wholnsale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
I06 W. 24th St., New York.
OrderBbTmallortelepaphpromjUy^^^^
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.
NEW YORK. -tr
Cui • Flower • Commission • Dealers
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
12 West 87tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE CALL, 932 18tH (
C. E. BRADSHAW,
Wholesale and Commission Florist, |
No. 750 SI><h Avenue,
Bet. 42d and 13d Sts., NEW YOEK.
American Beauties, Carnations and
Smilax Specialties.
I BURNS & RAYNOR, j
j Wholesale Florists j
i 49 WEST 28tli STREET, |
I NEW YORK. I
k I
K We lead in American Beauty, ^
i Meteor and Bridesmaid. '<
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., Sew Tort.
Telephone Call, U073Stb St.
All UndB ol Koses, Violets and Camatlons a
.- specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
HOFFMANN & BRENNER,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
47 West 34tU St., NEW YORK.
American Beauty, La France,
White and Blue Violets,
Specialties.
ED1VAK.D C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 IV. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
NiMEB AND VABIETDES.
RosBfl — American Beauty
Bennett, Cusin
BonSllene
Bride, lilermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany ..
La Prance
Mad. C. Testout
Mad. Hoste
iVIagna Charta
Meteor ■
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos
Souv. de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Watteyille
Adiawtums
Alybsum
ASPABAGTJB
BOOVABDIA
OAUJkS
Oabnationb— long
CHUYSANTHBMnMs— fancy .
—common.
Daisies
Gladiolus
Hbliotbope
HOLLTHOCKa
Hyaointhb
LmuM HABBisn
Lily of the Valley
MiGNONETTB
Naboihscb
Panbies
Smilax
Spibaa ■
Tdbebobes
Violets
$6.00 10*50.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... to
2.00 to 6.00
3.00 to S 00
.... to ....
3.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 10.00
2. CO to 6.00
.... to
3.00 to 10.00
L.OO to 2.00
to 8 01
1.00 to 1.50
.... to
i!o6 to 6.00
«.00 to 6. 00
4.00 to
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to
3.00 to 6.00
.... to
4.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 4.00
3.00 to 4.00
60.00 to 76.00
.... to
.76 to I 00
8.00 to 10.00
.00 to 2,00
.60 to
... to
.... to 1.60
6.00 to 10
3.00 to 4
2.00 to 6.00
1 00 to 3.00
*10. 0010*25.00
S.OO to 6.00
.... to ...
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 5.00
.... to
5 IpO to 8 00
4.00 to 6.00
to 3.00
... to ...
4 00 to 8.0U
2.00 to 3 00
3.00 to 4.00
4.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
... to 3.00
.... to 1.00
,20 to
60.00 to 76.00
... to ..
... to 1.1
IC.OO to 12.00
1.00 to 1.50
.76 to 1.00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 6.00
.... to .60
1.00 to 1.60
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS]
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Set. Bti At«. »»1 Bnadwjy, NEW YORK.
6 CO to 6.00
2.00 to
2.00 to 4 00
4.00 to
♦8.00 to»25.00
3.00 to 5.00
... to 3.00
3.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 5.00
3.00 to 6.00
4.0U to 6.00
3.00 to 4.00
.. . to ....
4 00 to 6 00
.. to 3.00
3 00 to 4.00
3.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 1.26
.... to
'.'.'.'. to 12.01)
1.60 to
.60 to 1.00
10.00 to 15.00
2.00 to 4.00
.... to 1.00
to 4.00
to 12.60
2.00 to
.... to 2.00
.20 to 1 00
25.00 to 50.00
to
!.00
4.00 to 6.00
12.60 to 15.00
1.00 to
... to 8.00
1.00 to 2 00
.60 to 1.00
....to ....
.. to ....
....to ...
2-00 to 3.00
12.00 to 15.00
3.00 to 4.00
... to 8.00
... to 4.00
.... to 1.00
12 00 to 18.00
I to 1.50
to
liries from various sources, and
w^iVe'=''we''r™."^rro?i?ee'^'S°ajLr\'J|: Sr/"are-?n-rhat"cau be"expected from a
market which is more subject to fluctuation tlian any other in the country.
FOR OXHJER COITXISSIOV nEAI-BRS SEE NEXT PAGE.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
^HOLESHLE k COMlfllSSION FLORIST
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
Bloomsbars, Fa.
QBOWXB OF OHOIOa
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
AU orders flUed with Fresh Flowers and shlnped
a.OJ>. Telpbone connection. Send for prices.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stoclc, well-
paolted and shipped on time, will
makenomistalieif they place their orders
KENNICOTT BROS. CORIPANY,
Wholesale -Gut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.
1^
DAN'L, B. J^oSg,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
*9B Washington S»., Buffalo, N. Y.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
TTH MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPING
" choice Roses and other Flowers, oaref ally
Sacked, to all points in "Western and Middle
tales. Return Teleeram Is sent Imme-
diately when Itis ImpossTble to ml your order.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer In
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
SS West SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
VIOLET GROWERS
Find the best outlet for flrst-olass blooms |
JOHN YOUNG'S,
53 West 30th St., NEW YORK.
Tiie largest and finest stock in the
country, is now coming to this
establishment. ^^^^
WM. J. BAKER,
WHOLESALE FLORlSLl
1482 So. Penn Square*
PHILADELPHIA,
FRBD. EHRET,
U/l?olesal? (;ut Flou;(?r D?al(?r
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADpmUS FOR CAmilOHS,
Hear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
THK KLORIST'S KXCHANGEi
Cut . Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS*
SUPPLIES.
FLORISTS'
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CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
f MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BDlHOTLTiniAL AnOTIOHZISS.
GEORGE imJL,L,EJ«,
WholesaJe and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND IXOKISTS' SUPPLIES.
Orders by mall, telephone, express or tele-
grsph promptly fllled.
7 Park Street, near State Honse,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
Ceo. a. Sutherland.
Successor to WM. J. STEWART,
CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUfFLlSS
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
W. EI.I.ISOX,
WMe^hIb dnfi - FIolarBi'^l
AND FLORIST •UPPLICS.
1402 PISE ST., ST. lOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Suocemr to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
1I22PINEST.,ST. LOUIS, MO.
A COMPLCTB UNE of WIRE DESIGNS.
S. mount & CO.,
Wholesale Oommlaslon Dealers In
Cut FUwars & Florists' Supplies. |
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, . MO.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exohanqe
I70 FULTON STREET, N, Y.
Canandagua, N. Y.
A. C. Cappon has completed a new rose
house 100 feet long.
Spokane, Wash.
The chrysanthemum show given by the
at. Elizabeth's Cliapter of Trinity Mission
was a grand success. Prizes were awarded
for the best greenhouse collection, the best
house-grown collection, the best single
chrysanthemum, and the best exhibit of
cut flowers.
Town of Union, N. J.
A. SCHUBEKT, 203 Blum St., is going in
pretty extensively for floral design work.
He has just gotten up a fine silk bow, with
lilac and gold colored hand embroidery,
which can be used with eflfect in connec-
tion with cycas leaves in funeral designs.
Rochester, N. Y.
The greenhouses of White Bkos., on
ihurston Road, were destroyed by fire on
bunday morning, November 26. The ori-
gin of the fire has not yet been ascertained,
but It IS supposed to have been caused by a
«Si nm™ v3"u-- ^^^ '°«^ '" estimated at
S-i0,000, which IS pretty well covered bv in-
surance.
Springfield, 111.
.,,T''^.'y'''^y-eighth annual meeting of the
i";?oi8 State Horticultural Society will be
Sf , , " m? '° "'^ Senate chamber December
X" ?£. ^^ ",■?,*■" °f t'le great fruit exhibit
at the World's Fair will be on display
Capt. Augustine, of Normal, is president
and Henry Dunlap, of Savoy, secretary.
The programme is a lengthy and impor-
tant one.
Dixon, III.
. Business is awfully dull— hard times and
no money to be had. Funerals take place
with no flowers, a thing not thought of in
the past. Still we manage to sell a few
flowers now and then.
_ We had a fine chrysanthemum show here
given by amateurs. Florists were not al-
lowed to compete for prizes. Over 1,000
plants were shown, but none that were
flrstclass. As a whole the show was snc-
I eessful. B. F. Pkatt.
Cincinnati, O.
The banquet in commemoration of the
opening of the Jabez Elliott Flower Mar
ket a large building stretching from Plum
to Jilm sts., took place on the evening of
November a.";, Ahmif «„„ i,„.,j.„j .ri_H ;
• CUT FLOWERS direct from grower!
{ Galley. Hyaclnm, Uaro/ssus and Adiantum. Trial ordersolicited. Write forprices 8
• Stock plants of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 120 leading varieties Send for list a^d S
S prices. Strong3 yr. ASPAKAGCS roots, Couovlr's ColosLl and Palmetto •
|MeDiion_p_aper. A. N. PIERSOIV, CROMWELL, CONN 5
■■■•••■"■■■ -•———— ^^
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS^
ft f n ft taat- 1nn» Kn .4.- 1
CUT STRINGS, itlots tllV°lSik,^VuSo tl^'. I" ^^-^e or Small Q„an title.
The Largest Stock in the Country. aU the year round.
IFNTIOW THE PtORIST'S EXCHlnr.r <* ""-^ «-»■". JK1.»SS.
WHEN
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUIvTIVAXION OF THE ROSE
IM- a. HUNT, Xerre Haute, Ind.
For the Holidays.
Good clean strinss, Si4 yards loiijr,
at 20 cents; $18.00 per hundred.
I^ash with order from unknown
parties.
D. CHARLESWORTH,
116 Sibley Street, . Cleveland, OI>io,
WHEN WRITING MENTinn THE FLORIST'S ElCCHAWGg
November 25. About one hundred invited
guests were present, including the princi-
pal growers in the neighborhood. B P
Critchell president of the Florists' Club
occupied the chair. The building was be-
queathed by the late Mrs. Holroyd for the
purpose of a flower market, and her wishes
were ably pushed to a culmination by Mr
Bred bpiegel county solicitor, against
much opposition. The building was named
mu™°i,°' *^^ '*^y^ first husband,
nnn fu u ®5u^*'"'^^' '"'^*' originally S15,-
000, though the contemplated heating ap-
paratus which It is expected will be p5t in
will bring It above this figure. There is
accommodation for thirty-nine stands, and
fourteen more will be added. The revenue
to be derived from rental of these will eo
to keeping the place secure and in repair
From rentals It is expected Sl,400 yearly
will be realized. On the second floor there
is room set apart for the comfort of the
ean°be held ^''^™ receptions in the future
Mr. p. H. Burnett, of Whippany N J
v^Xt^,^r **>'!. -^eek some ivfarle Louise
violets of exceptionally fine quality. The
flowers were large, with long stems, and
as fine as any we have seen this season.
Mr. B. M. Bktjsh, of Nyack. N Y
vfol»f= ?uk''°\^"'"='' of Marie Louise
violets Although he was bothered by the
violet disease last year, his plants this year
have shown no signs of it, and he expresses
v?ole[ ma?keT ""' P""""""' ''"'" °* ""^
Books Received.
A Practical Treatise on Grape Cul-
ture by J. H. Tryon, WiUoughby, Oh"o
A book of thirty pages, embodying a his-
tory of the grape and its culture, with in-
structions how to train and prune the vine
on the horizontal arm system. These in
structions are simplified by the use of
several illustrations.
TOBACCO STEMS
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Harrisburg, Pa.— J. D. Brenneman has
removed his salesrooms from his former
location on Fourth st., to larger and more
elegant quarters at 821 Walnut. He held
an opening in the form of a free chrysan-
themum show on November 35.
Allentown, PA.-Mrs. R. R. Dankel
has opened a florist establishment at 37
North Seventh st.
Danbury, Conn.— George B. Beard is
preparing to go into the florists' business
He has bought one of J. H . Schuldice's
greenhouses, which he is erecting in the
rear of his residence on Center st.
MIDDLETON, N. Y.-Florist Gray, of the
State Hospital, has bought eleven acres
' near the Wood & Baldwin sand bank
property, and will engage in the green-
house business there.
Los Angeles, CAL.-Wm. S. Lyon and
J .\', have formed a co-partnership
and will open a general nursery business
in the near future, in fact, just as soon as
they can grow a stock of plants. Their
specialty will largely be native plants and
trees of California and the adjoining states
and territories for the Eastern market
Mr. Lyon brings to the business a lipe ex-
perienee in the propagation of plants,
while Mr. (.'abbe is one of the young and
progressive business men of Los Angeles.
Dr. F. Franchesci, who is probably one
of the best posted botanists of the state and
a gentlemen of large travel and varied ex-
perience, has formed a co-partnership with
George F. Eaton, of Santa Barbara county
They will put in ten acre tract in choice
ornamental plants, palms, shrubs, etc
and also deal in choice and rare seeds '
X. r Z.
Newburgh, N. Y.
The establishment of John Peattie had
a narrow escape from destruction by fire
on Monday evening, December 4. As it
was, this fire, which started at 8 o'clock in
the evening, was confined to the burning
of a small propagating house and of a por-
tion of the dwelling house, the contents of
which were considerably damaged bv
water. Mr. Peattie estimates the loss at
about a thousand dollars.
CHAS.^ F. EVANS.
Wholesale
Station F. Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANrr
ORDERS By MAIL OR TELEGHilPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-gomg Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALiEXANDER MoCONNEr,!,, Florist
546 Fifth Avenue, . Neiv York.
WHEN WRm~<. MENTION THE TLORIST'S E».;Hili».-.r
The
Crown
Fits the man who has become
famous throughout the Flori-
cultural World as
THE SMILAX KING.
His SMILAX shows that
it is grown to perfection and
can be furnished in any
quantity at 35c. a string; 20c.
by the 100; 18c. by the 1000.
Express paid. His palace is
at WALDEN, N. Y.
BOSTON, MASS.
Please discontinue our advertisement for Hollv
lioolis. as we have found aU we need from one in
aertlon in your Uttle hustler.
J. NEWMAN k SONS.
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST-Improred, very stron?,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, $2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention p»per
H. A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
THE^ FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
TO EXCHANGE.
PRIMlil-A.-Double white, m iQ<=li. strong.
HYDKANGEaTI Suitable for forcing for
Easter. . _ —
HENRY SMITH FLORAL CO..
crand Rapids. __.- .„..„"!„ •
DO YOU WANT rrr" ■-
ROSE CUTTINGS?
T ,.fpo.. cti-nno- two and three eyed cuttings
-SSSo?if:oJ'i^-or«e?\^
No Mildew or Spof. Cash wHh order.
C T F4IRFIELD, Florist, Springfield, Mass.
r- "•'•'" nmsT'S EXCHANGE
Chester County Carnation Society
A most interesting meeting of this
society was held at Kennett Square, Pa. ,
December 2, 1893.
The Society's Medal. j-„„„„<,l nf tho
The question of the disposal of tbe
gold medal which was offered at Pittsburg
last Winter was taken up and the follow^
ing motion thereanent was unanimously
carried-. "That the medal be awarded to
the best new carnation shown at tbe In-
dianapolis meeting of tbe American Car-
nation Society to be held February 20 and
21,1894; six blooms to be shown and tne
competition to be open to all "'t"^°°'>'^°!
of 1892 and later." It was decided to give
tlie judges considerable latitude, but they
are not to award the prize unless the
Bowers are better than those of any
variety heretofore introduced.
An inquiry elicited the fact that the car-
nation market was at the present time very
good and encouraging.
PDnUIEDC PIFASE MOTE! "'"""""on this point the members differed
GRUWCRS, I'LCAdC nUICi I o^^^hat in opinion. Many thought it
Wfi are now getting up a time saver did not pay for the time and trouljle and
animoney mlkfr in the form of a I most of those present agreed that unless
GROWERS' CONSIGNMENT
RECORD BOOK.
and would be pleased to send samples
and prices to alf interested No handier
or more practical way of keeping track
of the stock you send to market has ever
been devised, and the quantity of orders
we are receiving enable us to furnish
them very cheap. Send for sample to
A. T. De La Mare Pig. and Pub. Co., Ltd.
170 rUI.TON ST., NEW TOKK.
APPAKATUS,
For GREENHOUSES, ETC,
JOHN &. SGOLL&Y,
n and 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN. - N.Y
Send stamp for catalogue.
NTinNTHEFLOniSTS- EXCHANGI
GREENHOUSE PROPRIETORS
Can save money and avoid ^ -J
annoyance by using our ^ _
Patent Sash Lifters andi£._J
Hinges. Price and descrip- . .
tion furnished by
BAY STATE HARDWARE CO..
Fraopor. S.root, BOSTON. MASS
O. BOX 1190.
FOUNMED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
6S -Warren Street & 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
nn^ Block from 6th and 9th Ave. Elevated StatlOBS, NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
for Consei^atorie., Graperies, Greenliouses, Hot Iteds, «'«•.«'«•
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Kention paper.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
■'^■" . .. . ., . ^ . e cTD-ar f? r»nPPPF.T. & CO.. and to intr
We'd^sire to announce ti,e dissolut^on^;^ the Arm ^ |IPFI.K. DO^^^^^
duce to the trade Its OTOoessor.tne "' ;^J^^y_^_, ,^ 'ri,„ i,„ai„
Sos?of those present agreed that unless auco^VtSetrkVeTtssuocessor the SYRACU«-^-^^^^^
done with great judgment it had better not ^^^t of William Dopffel and 9°"'^*^ ,v"l ° ^„^ demaiid for our goods. We have accord
be done at all. Some thought it increased f^em ^ ^^ '',^^ieerB,,fetor.,etri,egr^^^
the size of the flowers, while others were ingly enlarged our plant and capg:rty, and ^^^^^
t^t!!?.... ,. „„„1, „t.ifP«ned the stem, I terge^t <,rf-^„°° *°jL"?n the Sarketffnd a'^ssuring you of our intent, ■
taprovements we solicit a continuance_of y°fJ,Vf^l^'
what is needed at a price and i
ropinlon it meTely" -sMened the stem
which is an important consideration
Varieties differ very much ; some kinds are
better with the lateral buds taken off,
others are more profitable by taking out
the terminal and allowing the stem to
form a spray. ,. . .
The subject drifted into a discussion ot
the marketing of flowers. A .number of
members took the stand that it was best
to sort all flowers carefully, sending the
culls separately, the latter to take their
chances of being sold. Others thought
there was no advantage in doing so, as the
commission man lumped all together and
merely returned an average price^ How-
ever it was asserted by those who sorted
their flowers that the good ones were
always sold and most of the time the culls
brought a fair price, and in time of glut
the culls alone were wasted.
More Interest In Slioivs Necessary.
An Interesting letter was read from
E D Darlington recommending the mem-
bers to take moreinterest in the shows,
to exhibit their flowers and to create a boom
for the carnation as was being done for the
chrysanthemum. The product of our
greenhouses should be kept before the
people.
A Carnation Exhibition at PliUadelphia.
The proposition by a member to
hold an exhibition of carnations in Phila-
to lead
a manner satisfactory to all.
1 order.
the belief' tiiat we can supply just
Bend for price list and sample
, „„ , and
Mention paper.
we know you win give u= »..".—•. -. « u V
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, II.Y.
The best collection of the newest and most profitable
CARNATION GROWERS
ATTENTION !
It you pay out money for carnations why
not buy the best. The
ROSB Q\JBEN
Is a healthy ^^"-f • „\buf an^t^b/^^ng' S
St°e'ms ' corti.?°o 1 • bU?omer,''"nd • absolutely
K«?t • Pi°oof. We are now booldng orders for
mnfpd cuttings of the above. We are also
SlksfJs;ieS^^^2^i^«
iaSrs'^v^^s^--^
from seed bed. Prices on applicat.on K^i^ an exhTbirion of carnations in Phila-
MESSHORE & TURNER, »! VA OHIO , j^^^ a^^^^^^^^
COMMERCIALjXARNATlONS
can be found at the model range of Carnation Houses at
<^ i_j ^ e: rJ ^ , ' '-
Wait for our price list before placing your orders.
Remember our stock is WARRANTED.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.
3000 FIELD PLANTS
Full average size, in Neponset 4'6, n
condition to ship by freight.
MRS. MSHEK $TOOperlOO
GOLDEN GATE ''"'^
FKED CBEIGHTON 9 00
AUBOBA 11™
Also from soil inside.
ANGELBS *"*
AUBOBA 1""
EDWARD SWAYME, Carnationist,
KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
60,oqO_Roses.
XX TWO YEARS.
Wo compnre
w„ ^^^,,...^ our stool: ^vith any ot
house in the United States or European g.
c'rs and our prices are also as reasonab.e as
V.e lor No. 1 stock, grown from hard wood ,
tings and on their own roots. Order e
COmmibtee, uuLioiDuiuB "*■ Y.-"*
J Stver, andB. D. Dariington, was ap
pointed to lookup the matter of location
and suitable time.
Some New Seedlings. « „„j
There was a flne display of seed
line carnations, as follows : , . . ,,
Bv Mr Love, seedlings from Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and Tidal Wave ; and by same
grower a very good yellow, a pmk and =
variegated flower. . -, t. ^
By Wm. Swayne, a fine large pink about
color of Daybreak, from Edna Craig and
McGowan. ,
By Isaac Passmore, a collection of seed-
lings showing many shades of color and
some of excellent form. ^ ,, <,
By Lawrence Thompson, a buncli of
very flne pink flowers beautifully fringed,
cross of Grace Wilder by Chester Pride. A
very promising variety indeed.
By Jos T. Phillips, another cross of
Grace Wilder by Chester Pride, showing a
flne spray where the terminal bud had
been removed ; also two other flowers ot
same parentage still showing the same
^^By Edward Walton, a particularly flne
lot of seedhngs of various parentage ;_a
very large and perfect flower similar in
marking to Chester Pride is worthy of
special mention.
Sewall Fisher sent two white seedings,
Nos. 153 and 118 that were very good.
It- I Wni Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.,
'ly sent Ada Bryon and Nicholson, new seed-
of much merit.
Genista Fragrans.
rOU CANNOT GET FINER PLANTS THAN OUR STOCK.
DWARF, COMPACT AND SHAPELY.
$4.00 per <loz.; $ 50 \w
0.00 " ">0
• 100
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Avcs.,
E. AMEET MICHEL. mTTIS MO
Menlion paper
at(
15,000 Gen'l Jaoq. (red) . . .....
10,000 Xllrlcli Brunner (red) -^
3,080 Magna CUarta (pinlt) JJ»j
10,000 Mt™°Plant'fti- ' feood for' Easter,
white) X [Ji
l.OCO Pink Daily (pinlO ^"0
5,000 Agripplna (red)....... ■•■■■ ?■"
1,000 Mad. Cooliran (flne bloomer white) lO.CO
3,000 London mesh, monthly, flne) „„„,Tn^ir «,u,<:u=ul „„»...>.
'Zl''^ii^'^^ir^l''^^^''(i-^^'^i^^^ 8°:oorirLady '^Campbell proves to be proof
5UU jJucnesB „ , , „ t „f against that pest, it will be a great acqui
Must be sold by December 1, for w""' o' R^^^
room. NOW is every fi''"f ''««'■«'""* '° ^"^ ''^ joS'n H. Toland, SadburyviUe, Pa., was
sood and cheap stock. Ordei now. ^^^^^^^ ^^ membership.
■ „ , After an interesting discussion on cross-
C. RIDSAM & SONS, Trenton N. J. ling and hybridization ^t^h^em^e^^^^^^^
WHENWHITING MENTION THE FLORISTS- EXCHANGE J
► 4««4«^«« «♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
CARNATIONS. !
I h„ve fourteen houses planted to Carnations and they are under mj special ^
care a""s"Pe?v«^l;at I fim guarant^^^ 7Sf "s' "g 'wa it", hiw many of each, X
and X'n'tl^ey 'arto*be°d?Uv?r1,ri^Tr.'i;e"rorflJn,es and' think we can make J
""'" ANNIE PIXLEY. J
This is a new pink and one that you want to try^H^^^^^^^^^ ♦
I'lf^JaV/'oi^r batsrSSS1t°lrsnc?a%¥™"irower an^ free bloomer that yon can't ♦
help but make money if yon plant it
9 00 Cajsar seedlings. Buttercup and Stanley.
Edward Swayne had a bunch of Lady
Campbell violets. This variety of violet
has proven, so far, with him quite free
I from disease, while his Mane Louise had
entirely succumbed. ,
With one or two exceptions the mem-
bers reported that the spot had used up
their violets of the old varieties at least.
' o'l'd^rs'wi'ii bTfllVed in rotation beginnim
)0.00 ; 25 at 100 rates, 850 at 1000 rates.
: now. Price per lOO, $13.00 ; per 1000,
PANSIES.
t f fee dllWerj ; per 1000 $5.00, you to pay delivery ♦
I GERANIUMS. :
I SaTJes of any stock free. Terms absolutely cash mth the order or C.O.D^ |
I ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. |
Thk Klorist's Exchanok
31
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
steam and Hot Water Heating Engineers.
Plans and Estimates furnished on application.
FBONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR
Mention paper. , Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAIWI OQ.. Irvlngton ■ on ■ Hudson. H. Y.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE'WS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WH EN WRmMGMEWTlOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GREEMHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING
Horticultural Architecture and Building
" -^^^^ Established 1844.
233 MERCER STREET,
NEW YORK.
FIYE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work shipped
ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
. "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
_ ' Mention paper. „, ^UK: Tops.
•EKD 4C. POSTAGE FOR ir.I,tJ8XRAXEl» CAXAI^OGVE.
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and hy far the
GLASSl
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
' ''"V'^lf 6«<M». - . MstUnatea JPVeelj, €Hven.
bCNt innchiuv In the marker., ^u.. ■> uu. t. v wn^i-
liitor until you have seen my Illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free, Kiylng prices,
etc Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and
filter. Address
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
^'^,.'*'!°''® Leaky Sky Lights
Or Bllpplng and Breaking of Glass in Green
Uonses or farmer's Sash. Ton can save money
and glass by nalng the '
-zt^
PATENT GLAZIEK
Twin PoMs.
J^W\7^^?^ "« <■" smwrtor to the old
mode of utUng glass, as they -wiif hold each pane
m place, preventing the glass from slipping and
oandngbfnding and cracking. Bach box coStains
WDrlghts and SBO lefts. We also make a tool for
driving the points. Price, 36o a Box, Driver,
tS" ^ Uoeral Discount to tbe Trade.
P-w^L"*"/" ^^P' '•7 '" prominent Hardware,
Paint, oa. Seedsmen, and Florist Pnpply stores In
tte country. If you do not And them, sendposUd
1 55» i,°*°P'f,- "■■ '^"'^ "' <^®"*s for 1 packaje and
I driver hy mail, post paid to any part of the U. S.
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FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT BEDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
63 Soiith 5th Avenue,
bet. Houston and Bleecker Sts
NEW YORK.
AT LOWEST RATES.
89 Liberty Street,
bet. Broadway and Church 5
NEW YORK.
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INCORPORATED,
Horticultural trcliitects and Hot-water Engineers,
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents in stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
^Has a
!0 RECORD
LOGKLAND LUMRER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO
VHEN WRITiNG MENTION THE Pi
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manutaoturing- our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO '«««> ™. «»- i^h^rton street,
v^ • • L^r\ I V>V7., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WAREHOUSES { Il^'J",",® '!'='"• below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. T.
""=■" I Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
PLANT BED CLOTH
Best Protection Against Earl. I
Cheap substitute for glnss on hot beds, cold
frames, etc., etc.
Three grades: LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY.
Best shade for Greenhouses.
NATIONAL WATERPROOF FIBER CO,.
35 Soutli Street, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriWS MEWTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOITB
YEARS.
Opens sash
same height
at far end.'
in conipetilion receiving a
The only machine ... „,„,pe„„„„ recelvln,
Cerliiicate of Merit at Ihe St. Louis Convention
Catmoyues Free.
E. HIPPARO, Youngstown, Ohio.
E n.OBiST'S EXCHANGE
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION 1
STANMRD POTS
Send for my Price List
before placing your orders.
R0Y4L
HEATERS
THE eiGHT KIND OF BOILEe
In a Greenhouse means
SUCCESS WITH FLOWERS.
Unsurpassed facilities for
producing the best in
the market.
-SXAISDARD -
''%/%'%^>«k%''%^%'%^V^^%%' %^^^^/%%.'%%/%/%/%/% '%/%'%%/%^i
FLOWER POTS
OVER 1,000.000 IN STOCK.
Price list for any number.
2 Inch pots, per 1000, 13.25 7 Inch pots, per 100, tS.KI
Crllndera for Cut FlowKr..
..»„.„. Jx5 inch, puriliizen.flOO
... 100 9x6 ■' •■ 1.25
?„ ' " ... l.liO lOxfi " ■• I 5U
10 " ... 2.50 1 Terms Ciisli, f. o h.
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FOBT EDWARD. NEW YORK.
AUGUST KOLKBB & SONS, 136 & 188 W. 24th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
33
THE^ KLORTST'S exchange.
urnnCUIkC Mammoth plauls ia peridot
VERBEHAOi condition, $8.00 per lOO.
Bootea cuttings $6.00 per 1000.; ^"'■an'^i to five
satisfaction; delivered tree tor December only.
W B Woodruff, Florist, Westfield, N. J.
n:...n>!n<. Dwart and llie Fall varieties from
C ne anas, seed of tlie flr=' I^^U'ri?* '"°S'
$2.60 per ICO; 3 in., $1 00 per lOU FUCHSIAS,
looted outlinga, mixed varietiea, $1.00 per 1.0.
S. WHITTON, 11 Roberts St., DtlcB, N.Y.
Per 100
Dracxna, IS to 1.5 inches. .... . . . .$f 00 and $5 00
Asparagus Tenuissimus, SH mcli pots. 3 00
Violet9r2!4in. potsS8.o6; rooted cuttings. 50
Russian Violets, rooted cuttings 3 00
Begonias, Semperflorens, 3 uioh....^ ...... 6 00
Booted outtinga o( Geraniums and Chrys-
anthemums............ ^ Sj
Rex Begonias, 2'A 'ncji.pots. » "^
Maiden Hair Fern, 2<A inch pots 5 ou
W. W. GREENE X SON, Waterlown, H. Y.
STOCK PLANTS CHEAP
V. H. Hallock, Ivory, W. H. Lincoln,
Waban, J. C. Vauglian, Diana, and
other leading chrysanthemums at luc.
each ; »1.00 per dozen.
SOUTH SIDE FLOR&L GO., Springfield, Ills.
O.K. plants of
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM
in full bloom for Christmas and New Year,
in 4 and 6 inch pots. Also cut flowers of
Roses, Pinks, Valleys, Romans, Nar-
cissus, etc. Prices on application.
Anton Scliultlieis, College Point, 5. T.
WHEW WBirHW »l«WTlOW THE CLnaiST-B g«CHAMOF
WILI. EXCHANGE
Two of the best double PETUNIAS,
white, or white and purple, for
SPIRAEA JAPONICA or TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS, or will sell at fl.UU
per dozen, out of 4 inch pots.
W. BICKBRTON, Salem, Mass.
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIG'^JMENT OF
Good large flowers V5cts. per pound. | ^e|;,"-/— S'""-;;::::::;;1.f P^^?"^^"-
S'^-^""" -- ''%\.e price „i appUcation.
My Metal Designs are unsurpassed and very low in price. I will make any Metal
My meia. ifos b Design to order and guarantee salislaction.
♦ HOLLY METAL WREATHS FOR CHRISTMAS. ♦
Aiso MOSS wreaths, -oinortelle Wreaths, ^B,,u.i.et_J^^ Tin Foil. Pa.pa.. Boves.
A. HERRMANN, ^^^p?rt?lndSJr^^ fIS^SV SrPP«l.S.
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIAL r OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
New Hardy White Pink "HEB MAJESTY, "
VE.\'ifB?fli?cK„fc'e^?v"a^r^e\'?°e;, colors separate,
PATsiEirGtan't*Fan''cy Strain, 75 cents per
100 by mail ; $6.00 per 1000 by express.
C. EISEI.E & CO.,
lltU and Jefferson St8„ Phlladelpliia, Pa.
... ...oiTinr. MENTION Tur F1.0RIBT-S EXCHAMCE
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
JB'lorists' Pins
Glass Heads,
in Black
White.
1, I'A,
PRICES :
50c. 75c. $1.00 $1.!J5 $1.60 »1.75 $3.00 per lOOO
FOR SALE BY
August RolhevAA""^' nIw ySrk
k\"i'aTer^"o?ftrV|SS:,|%VeT!fu.n.
N. F. WoCnrtliy.& Co., Bonton.
B. H. Hunt, CliicjiBO.
J. C. Vaughan, Chicago.
W. Ellison. S«. I'onis-
kv^Aie, N. J. I; .K:u*'&°iVn?Vo?.Tt'i? p lU.
We feel very well pleased with the results of our Edw. Ittollin, Kingston, Ont. „ „, v„|,
adTertiaement in the flosisib' exohasge, and .„„ r BmBH||T, Manufacturer, 54 Warren St., Hsw Totk.
shall give you a further order -^^^-^^^^^ ^ ^^_
ITALIAN WHEAT, for sheaves, etc.
Al quality. Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. Special prices
on original cases.
MOSS BUNDLES; selected best quality.
Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green. Per 10 bunches,
70 cts. ; per 100, $6.50 ; per 1,000, $55.00. Dark Green
loose, 30 cts. per lb. ; $3.50 per 10 lbs.
MOSS WREATHS, light or dark green.
Round or Oval, from $1.20 to $3.00 per dozen.
CYCAS or SAGO PALM LEAVES,
patent, prepared, equal to fresh leaves, from 50 cents to
I $1.75 per pair.
DRIED FLOWERS and GRASSES,
' such as Ammobium, Acroclinium, Rhodanthe, Statice,
Helichrysum, Milkweeds, Bromus, Briza, Pampas,
Stipa, etc.
IBIMOBTELLES, CHENILLE, TOOTHPICKS, TINFOIL, Etc.
at prices to meet competition.
KELSEY'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES,
Sole New York Agency ; samples and prices on application.
Chas. Schwakb,
J jst arrived. joqq
5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case *^5 00 per luuu
7 to9 " 150 " *^Z .,
9toll" 130 " .•:.., V I
F. W. 0. SCHHITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
404 East a4lh Si., 'Below cut f rower EXT-naWge.) NBWTt)KK
tobkco°TtIms
_^^_^__ -I^OWt. FTJMIG AXING.
BALES, 100 pounds each, per bale, $1.50 ; 500 pound^^h^ per balp, $5.00.
LILY OF THE VALLEY, best quality B^' _^ Mj^^''^ "^^^
LlLii ««■ per lOUO, $8j§a; per 5000, $40.00; p(? •?4' -'*75.00.
SPIR^A JAPONICA, per 100, $4.00 ^ M, $35.00.
Established 1845.
54 & 56 D «v,'N <EET, NEW YORK.
J^'^'
FUTN BOILERS
Economicai -Substantial - Safe.
56 STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
,Mnilern Hot-Water Heating
1 These Boilers have a high reputation for Stannchnpsa, Bnrability
r und Safetv and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. Minimmn Friction and
I S^nm'^vlKyonirobtXedbvVERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION
fe-Send for new 160-pa^e book giving fnll partlcnlars and a great
^^deal of valnahle intSfmation on modern Heating and Ventilation,
IJwith plans and tables tor correct hot-water work. Mailed free.
Addtees HERENDEEN MFB. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, GENEVA, N.Y.
AUTOMATIC ' Ventilation
A PRACTICAL REALITY.
By the use of our Automatic Hydraulic
Ventilator you will dispense with all labor
and attention incidental to ventilating.
It is not an attachment to boiler or pump,
but an entirely independent automatic machine,
governed and operated by the temperature
within the house.
It will maintain an even temperature at any
point desired, from freezing to loo degrees.
• It will open ventilators any height and
with any speed desired. May be readily
attached to any shafting now in use.
It is simple and durable in construction,
and makes a handsome ornament in any house,
filling a want long felt by those in the Florist
trade.
Chadborn-KennedyMfg.Go.
FISHKILL=ON=HUDSON, N. Y.
Mention paper.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL
YOL. YI. No. 3, ~
NE"W YORK, DECEMBER 16, 1893.
^
PITCHER
& MANDA.
^
TJOLIDAY TIMES are at hand. The retail florist has been looking
1 1 forward to them for months, working hard and living on hope.
At this season he does a brisk and profitable business. He should
seize every advantage, for now money flows more freely than at other
times from the pockets of his customers into his own " strong box."
A few fine Decorative Plants, not the common things that one sees
everywhere, but something different, will attract attention and find a
ready sale at prices highly remunerative.
Our system of packing is such that plants may be shipped at any
time, and with almost as little risk in winter as in summer.
ADIANTUM FAKIiEYENSE, shapely plants, well fronded:
i 1°'=^ pots |0 75 each.
0 men pots j qq <<
6 inch pots [^ 150 "
OKCHID PLANTS, in bud or flower, either Cattleyas, Lffilias, Odontoo-los
sums, or Cypnpediums, |2 to $5 each. '■"&"'=
^^^i^^^"^^^ FOLIAGE PLANTS, in all si^es, and numerous varieties
of the following classes, at 25 cents to |10 each :
PAI^mS, DRAC^PfAS,
FBRXS, MARAN'TAS,
ALOCASIAS, ASPARAGUS,
ANTHURIUMS, ASPIDISXRAS,
ARAITCARIAS, PANDANUS,
CVCADS, NEPENPTHES,
BROMEIvIADS, PI-ATYCERIIJMS.
I,- fo' a° ^tended list of varieties and prices, see our wholesale list of Decorative Plants
which should be m the hands of every florist. J^iants,
One Dollar Per Year.
LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS,
following low cash prices :
*8.00 per 1000.
$19.00 per box containing S,600.
Special prices on larger quantities.
Our first consignments of
f rrxji
Are just coming to hand in excellent condition, and the stock is all that can be desirprf
Owing to our large contracts we are enabled to supply these Bulbs in any quantity
LAKGE DOUBLE, EXCELSIOR PEABL, bulbs, measuriT; from
1 to 6 inches m circumference, perfectly grown and cured, at
$8.00 per 1000.
$7.50 per 1000, in 10,000 lots.
For larger quantities a very tempting price can be quoted.
m^ Should you be short of anything in the Bulb line, mriie us for quotations.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, JV. I
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCH«Nr.t: *' *
READY FOR DELIVERY NOW.
GUARANTEED DELAWARE HOLLY guaranteed
Every case GUABANTEBD fli-st quality. Well berried and green, either
long or short branohes. Full size cases (IG cubic feet), S6.00 per case ;
5 cases, «83.S0. Prices for larger lots on application.
ENGLISH MISTLETOE.
Will arrive about the 15th of December.
6 Cases, 110 lbs. each $75.00 I 1 Case, 50 lbs., repacked «1600
^ 11" 40.00 I 1 " 35 " " in-no
1 Case, 13 lbs., repacked $6.00.
LYCOPODItTM, (Bouquet Green).
for ta'rg''i??ot3'''"''''°' ^'''"'"'^ ^'"'* °"'- -^""^ P^" *'*"'''^' '^ ""■' °^'' *^-^°- SP^"'*! P™<=3
LAUREL.
Fresh cut, ready December 10. Per barrel, $8.00; per case (16 cubic feet), $5.00.
PALM LEAVES, ETC.
FAN PALMS— Very useful for decorating. Leaves, per doz., Jl.OO ; 100, S4.00 ■ 1000 «30 00
iro' $85 w""' ™''"' '"'°"' ^ "• ^'^^' "*"■ "'"'■' ^^-^ ' ^"' ^ ' * "• high, S.Ti 00 :
*"''''' foot^s, fe^^o^^-^io^^ *e'Sfh1&. ^^''™'' '"''' ^°"' ^'•'» ' ^'' 1°°' ^''■'^- ««"'«■ -">»"'
WHjD SMILAX, To order only, about 40 lbs. per case, $8.00 : per bbl $4 00
FtOR^DA^OR SPANISH MOSS-For decorating:. Per lb., 25 cents ; per bbl. of 85 lbs., $8.60 ;
See Special Advertisement on page 6, issue of Decemiier 2.
F. E^. McAllister,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT.
22 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.
ITIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHCE
HOLLY
PRIME— ■WELl, BERRIED.
Ready for Delivery. Order Now.
Single case, $5.00 per case ; five case lots at $4 75
Ten case lots at $4.50 per case. Terms Net.
Bouquet Green, in bags of about 40 lbs. at
$8.00 per 100 lbs. Terms Net,
On the following we offer
10 PER CENT, DISCOUIMT for Cash.
Immortelles.
Golden Yellow, natural, first quality, at$2.00
per doz.; by the case of 100 bunches, $15.00
the hundred bunches.
White, Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at $2.75 per doz.; by
the case of 125 bunches at $31 the 100 bunches.
Hartford Trailing Fern, paper pressed, in papers of one dozen, nice
strings with fruitage, at $3.00 the dozen papers.
Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed, at $3,50 the dozen papers.
Metal Designs, the best Xmas Cemetery Decoration, in rich and tasteful
assortment of Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc. We Are Headquarters
Order now, stating your wants, and leave selection to us.
Cycas Leaves, natural prepared. Cape Flowers, Milkweed Balls
Holiday Baskets. Pot Holders. Plant Stands, Metal Fern
Dishes and Jardiniere Bowls, in great variety, and many other items
of interest quoted in Our Wliolesale Supply List, mailed free.
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, New York.
rma MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANet
34
TlLIUM HARRISII.
Original and largest eroTferB of this Important bnlb.
OUR SPBGIKLTV:
True Stoci. Lowest Prices. Best Quality.
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TABBTTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW yOBK.
LILY VALLEY.
Finest 3 yv. old pips, per 100, 80o.; per 1000
87.60; case, 3,B00, SI'?. Samples mailed.
SPIR^A (Astillje) JAPONICA
Per 100, «4.8B; case, 175, «7.00.
H.C. FAUST & CO.,
64 and 66 N. Front St., PHILA., PA.
°tr °WRrf.»G liir».T.ON THE FtomST'S EXCHANGE
tbyDREER'S
GARDEN SEe'dS
XHE> t^LORIST'S KXCMAKQE^.
CYCAD ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA
peT%0?U5.<S'fer''S^' *V?r°/ll^4?i.a
price on application.
per lOOo' $90.00 per 10,000. Write lor prices
ou anything you want to
SOAR BROS., lieinon City, Dade Co. Ha.
WE SELL MUSHROOM SPAWN,
LILIUm HURRISII UNO DUTCH BULBS.
Special low prices to Flc-ists and Dealers.
-WEBBER. & DON,
Seed Merchants and Growers,
114 Cliamljers Street, - New York.
Z DcForestEly&Co. Fo"' "»''«*y P'^"*®
£/. If'Ci.XJM.'t.^^ M^*^Jt \^ -^-^ And others, address as below.
ttiebest'at'tlie'iowesi
prices. TRADE LIST
Issued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENBVA.DKBETJ,
Philadelphia
UIHEM immNO MEWtieHTHE FtORIST-8 EXCH«NGE
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Miriet Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Keg. Cable Address ; Deforest Phila.
Price lists on application.
WRITIHG MEHTIOW THE FIOBHSTS gXCHAWGE
JAMES H. DENHAM,
245 S. Main St., LOS AJSGELES, CAl.
onCPillTICt- Pampas Plumes, Cacti,
SrtblALIltO. — calla and otlier bulbs;
oholce Slower, Tree and Shrub Seeds,
sleds and sLlba grown to order. Corres-
pondence solicited.
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
BURPEE'S 1
SEEDS ;
Philadelphia. |
■Wholesale Price List for Florists 4
and Market GardenerB. ^
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
LllinmHarrisii,7-9in S3 OQ S26 00
•■ Candldum • 3 00 lo UU
White Boman Hyacinths, 1W5 in 1 (5 15 tiu
Blush -White Italicum Hya-
cinthB, 13-17 in l^ 1» "»
Narcissus Campernelle 60 4 SU
Single Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop
finest strain, in 4 separate colors. . 4 60
ConvallarlaMajalis, German pips 1 UU
below.
OHOICE NATIVE LADY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
GRANDIFLORUM, LILIUM CANADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA, by the thousand, prices
way down.
F. H. HORSFOHD, Charlotte. Vt
I'-HENWarTlNG
ITHEFIOHSSTSEXCHS
BULBS
AND
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al. .
35 00
8 00
7 60
Low-budded Boses, Hardy Azaleas, Bho-
dodendrons. Clematis, etc., etc.. can oe
ordered at any time £or March Bth delivery-
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
WHEN WHrriWC MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TUBEROUS-
ROOTED
PLANTS
— THEIE-
F FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TO THE TRADE
TnUaTfl Prize-taker, per lb. $1.35.
I UIHA I U Splendid Market and table sort.
UCUI AIICCII Best for Canning and
NtW ylltCN Shipping, per lb. $1.36.
NEW EARLY CABBAGE 3|§'
Try either and get a perfect crop.
J. BOLCIANO & SON,
28 South Calvert St., Baltimore, Md.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEftRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
tour to six inches circumference, tor
shipment early in December, at ja.uu
per 1000. Orders accepted subject to
stoclc being unsold.
Sweet Pea «To"r
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - " CAL
riinUlDIO AMATAklin* "^^ offer 10,000 of these bulbs In
CUunAnlw Anl A A U m U A ■ finest condition at following rates :
4 to 6 Inch, per 10, S3.00; per 100. $25.00. I DO NOT JJIISS THTS CHANCB.
6 to r Inch, superb bulbs, per 10, $4.00; per Send for our Trade Catalogue. Now is the
100, $30.00; Including delivery. \ time to order for Spring Delivery.
Weare HEADQIIARTEBS for Japan Maples, Tree Pa;oiiia8, IBIS BULBS, Etc.
H. H. BERGER & CO., (established is^s.) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
Hlslory, Description, MeHiods of Propagatloi.,
and bomplsto Dirootions tor Their Suo-
cessslul CuHuro In »he Garden,
Dwelling and Greenhouse.
BY 0. L. ALLEN.
HYACINTHS, LILIES, TULIPS, NARCIS
SUS, CYCLAMEN, CALLAS, GLADIO-
LUS, AMARYLLIS, FRBESIA.
TROP.ffiOLUM, TIGRIDIAS,
Etc., Etc.
THE DEMAND for a book describing iti a
trustworthy manner how to grow Bulbs and
Tuberous-Booted Plants in the open ground, as well
as iu the greenhouse and window sarden ; how to
propagate them ; how to succeed and avoid failme
hashing been urgent. No ^^t^or cUssol v^^nt^
ooounles so important a place in the field of flori
Sure as do the various kinds of floweimg bulbs'
and is at the same time so little understood.
Ilie author of this book hd,s for many years made
bulb growing a specialty, aud is a recognized
authority ou their cultivation and manasement.
He has taken the initiative In this country to make
bulb Browing a special industry, and therefore
writes from his own long and extensive experience.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS
which embellish this work are original and profuse,
bave been drawn from nature and engraved ex-
pressly for this book. The cultura directions are
Jiainly stated, practical, and to the point Mr.
Allen renounces the idea that it is diffloult to suc-
cessfully raise flowering bulbs, and shows that theii
necessary requirements are simple and few What
not to grow forms an importan t feature in this book.
THE LOSSES OF BULBS
from overestimating (heir hardiness are clearly re-
counted, and the simple remedies to prevent snoh
losses are so plainly indicated and described that
any one following these directions will suffer very
little loss in the future.
Handsomely lllusirated, Cloih, 12 mo. Price, postpaid, $2.00
Address all orders to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
nn oil.- nw "s-roFET N. Y.
BULBS AT YOUR OWN PRICE
White Roman Hyacinths, small, medium
and large.
Narcissus, paper white and grandiflora.
Dutch Hyacinths, named sorts.
for bedding, mixed
Tulips, early and late sorts.
Crocus, separate colors.
Narcissus Polyanthus, extra large
Chinese Narcissus.
Lilium Speciosum Album, Roseum and
Rubrum
iv^lffo Reasonable Offer Refused. '^b
LILY OF THE VALLEY, strong Berlin Pips, perlOOO, $8.00; per case, 3,500,
$18.00 ; larger quantity, $7.00 per 1000.
frz-^QT^IT-'Fr The best remedy for Mildew on Roses
r UO I 1 I L and Carnation Rust, 25 lbs., K2.00.
C.&.SXI -'T^rii'sx oiiDEsa.
C^_ l—i- ^CZ^O^TEirsJ,
3 Coenties Slip, - - - - NEW YORK.
Blooming Cannas in Flats for the
Holidays.
I find flats 16x20 inches and seven inches
deep the most convenient for this purpose.
Early in the Fall before there is any dan-
ger from frost I spade up the cannas, trirn
all roots closely, put about three inches of
soil in the bottom of the flats, pack the
plants in as closely as possible, then fill
the fiats within an inch of the top with the
richest and best soil it is possible to get. I
use one part heavy loam, one part sand
and two parts of well-rotted cow manure,
thoroughly mixed ; give a good watering
and set in a cool, shady place for one week,
and water very sparingly, an occasional
sprinkling of the foliage being about all
the water they get after the first day
until new growth begins ; after this the
amount of water given should be increased.
Twice a week I give a liberal supply of
liquid manure. The foliage should be fre-
quently sprinkled, but avoid wetting buds
or bloom. ...
I consider this manner of wintering
cannas far superior to the old way of dry-
ing off, for various reasons : first, the bloom
that may be cut throu:ghout the Winter ;
second, by a customer seeing them m
bloom in Winter it very frequently makes
sale for the plants ; the flowers, as a usual
thing, are finer than when grown outside,
for the reason that thciy are protected from
the wind and rain and may be from the
sun if necessary. Tnen the stock is con-
tinually increasing till through the long
Winter; where you have one good plant
in the Fall you may have raised and sold a
dozen during the Winter.
AH young plants should be taken off and
put into other flats as soon as they make
their appearance. And last, but far from
least, is the fact that by this mode, when it
comes time to make the canna beds in
Spring, we have our plants all in bud and
bloom, ready forimmediateeflcect from the
day they are put out until Fall, which is a
very important item here in the North
where our seasons are so short.
The latter part of May last I planted out
dry roots that had not bloomed when I had.
to take them up to save from frost ; so if it
had not been for the flats they would not
have bloomed at all. I have a large plant
ofrobusta in a tub that is not only very
ornamental, but I have already taken
eight young plants from it this Winter, it
attracts the attention of every one that
comes into the greenhouse, and next
Spring I will have enough full grown
plants to sell or plant out to paj^for all
trouble and space. Ralph M. Ball.
Stowe-on-Chautauqua, N. Y.
Late-Flowering Chrysanthemums.
Why good late chrysanthemums are
scarce is probably owing to the prevalent
plan of holding exhibitions at about tne
same time— that is, in mid-season. In
selecting and raising new varieties many
fine kinds are discarded on account of their
lateness, seeing that they do not develop
in time to be passed upon by the varimis
committees. Some plan ought to be de-
vised by the National Chrysanthemum So-
ciety of America for recognizing both very
early and very late varieties.
I have recently visited many of the lead-
ing growers in the vicinity of Boston with
a view of learning what is grown for late
blooms. I find no specially late kinds are
selected, except in one instance, depend-
ence being entirely upon late-struck cut-
tifigs of ordinary varieties and some even
of early kinds. Those most commonly
grown were Cullingfordii, Mrs. Irving
Clarke, Minnie Wanamaker, Moonlight,
Mr H. Cannell, Harry Widener, Mrs.
Kimball and W. H. Lincoln.
Really late varieties are White Cap, a
very dwarf kind, with folded ribbon-like
petals, making a compact ball. This is a
very neat grower, and makes a good speci-
men. Goldfinder, very much like the pre-
ceding, except that It is yellow instead ot
white. Olga, pink, and always too late
for the exhibitions. The blooms are rather
flat and incurved, but the color is good.
Mrs. Humphreys, a white, rather small,
ideal bloom, with straight flat petals,
slightly incurved and very compact. It
also makes a good specimen plant. Waii-
lass, a new incurved pink Japanese, which
has never been sufficiently developed to
exhibit. It is a rather tall, but very even
grower, and will probably be one of the
very best late varieties for large out
blooms. . . , . ,
Eiderdown, another new variety which,
also, has not been in condition to exhibit
at the regular shows. It has been aptly
styled a white Kioto, very much resem-
bling this lovely variety in all but color. U
B Whitnall, a very handsome incurved
crimson. It forms a very large and per-
fectly incurved bloom, and is particularly
valuable on account of its color, which Is
scarce at any season. Mrs. Robert Craig,
another white variety, which is not as well
known as it should be. It is a lovely in-
curved white of medium size, and may be
kept until very late. Mrs. F. Ti. Ames,
better, as this season has proved, than its
originators claimed for it. Its late blooms
are remarkably good. It is an orange-yel-
low incurved Japanese, of great depth and
eood constitution. May's White Gem ana
Mrs W. G. Newitt, these have both proved
late with me. A very handsome plant of
each was left out of the exhibitions on ac-
count of lateness. The latter is a particii-
larly handsome variety, not only as a speci-
men plant, but for single blooms.
At one place I visited Emily Dorner,
bronze Incurved, S. C. Burpee, bronze re-
flexed, and Eda Prass, flesh pink, were
late, and considered very valuable, particu-
larly on account of their lovely colors.
Syringa, pink, and its white sport, Molly
Bawn, are also both quite late, and
although very beautiful are considered un-
desirable from a commercial point of view
on account of the difhoulty in packing
them. The same also must be said of Mrs.
Isaac Price, yellow and very late, much
like Golden Dragon, but difficult to ship
because the petals interlock badly. Ethel,
white, and Mrs. H. J. Jones, yellow, are
desirable older varieties.— Cor. Qarden
and Forest.
Another correspondent of the same jour-
nal enumerates Dr. Covert and Eva Hoyt,
and the new comer Challenge, yellow ;
Christmas Eve, Potter Palmer, L. Canning
and Flora Hill, white; Mrs. Andrew -Car-
negie and O. P. Bassett, red, and adds that
a few pre-eminently good late varieties,
covering a wider range of colors, and,
especially of free growth, would be
vsduable acquisitions.
The F^lorist^s ExcHANaEi.
Dwarf Growing Chrysanthemums.
There is still plenty of room for additions
to this class of plants, for they are by far
the most useful to the small florist, who
often has not sufficient head room in his
greenhouses for the tall growing kinds.
There are few growers who at the planting
season are so fortunate as to escape a good
deal of figuring as to what they shall fill
out their side benches with. We can find
varieties "ad infinitum" for the center ones,
but where we have only perhaps two feet
head room on the side, it is sometimes
difficult to know what to plant in the way
of chrysanthemums and be sure they are
not m the glass long before they are in
bloom.
For pot culture the dwarf varieties are
indispensable. What can compare with a
well grown specimen plant of Ivory or
Linooln? Their short jointed stifie stems
require very little support and can be
grown large without being gawky.
It IS, however, for market purposes that
those low-growing kinds, grown in pots,
are the most useful. During the season
lust over I have frequently heard retail
florists say they could sell quantities of
shapely, well-grown plants, with from
three to flve blooms to a plant, at a good
price, while good cut blooms sold none too
well ; and it those who have a retail trade
in connection with their greenhouses will
devote, say half a house to these plants
next season, instead of paying so much at-
tention to producing cut blooms, I feel
sure they will be more than satisfied a
year from now.
I remember a few years ago we had a
batch of cuttings of the new varieties of
that season, struck late, somewhere about
June 1 (considered very late in those days),
and after they were established in pots we
realized we had no room for them in the
benches ; but as they were new we hardly
had the temerity to throw them out on the
rubbish heap, so concluded to keep them in
pots and try to run them in the valley
house, a low, ten foot structure with very
little head room. They got into six and
seven-inch pots and otherwise were treated
just the same as those on the benches, and
while some kinds grew too tall for the
house, yet the majority of them bloomed
there and earned from four to six large
fine flowers almost equal to those grown
on the benches ; the plants kept their foli-
age right down to the pot, and if any one
had had such plants this season I feel sure
they would have had no trouble to retail
them for a dollar or more each. For this
purpose white and yellow are the best,
with ]ust a few of the other colors
Those in the following list will all make
excellent plants for the retail trade, while
those marked * are flrst-class for cut
cut blooms also.
'^Bns~*lvoiy, *Domination,- *Ferdi-
nand Bergmann, Mme. Louise Leroy, h
Canning, »Mrs. Jerome Jones, *Mrs. Robt!
Craig, Puritan, Kate Brown, Jos. H. White
Yellow-*W. H. Lincoln, *H. E WW
ener Beauty of Stoke, *Mrs. J. G. Whill-
din, *Dr. Covert, Gorgeous.
»^F'il?~1^'^^ Spaulding, Mme. Baco,
*ilattie Bruce, Ada H. Leroy, *V H
Hallock. ■" "■ '^-
mi^^sTzIi"^ '^^^- '''°'- =• ^'■^''^-
^£'rX^-ell,Conn. ^^^T. SiipsOK.
35
Aiiioug the noveliies of this year coming
under my observation may be mentioned
Ohallenge ; this is about equal in height to
Lincoln.
Major Bonnafon is almost identical with
Ivor^ in habit of growth.
Raisers of new varieties have in the past
aimed to produce color, form and size, but
of very recent years dwarf, sturdy habit,
vnth stiff stems, have been the
objects equally sought. While the
types represented above are desirable
and of great interest, still my ideal
IS a variety like Mrs. Jerome Jones, or its
parent, Mrs. M. J. Thomas. Here we have
a rare combination of fine foliage right up
to the flower, stiflE stems surmounted by an
Ideal flower when nicely done.
The intermediate type seems to be the
favored one, as in it we find suitable stems
with fine flowers. I will mention some in
this class, typical of what I term the inter-
mediate growers, viz.: Mrs. J. W. Crouch,
Maud Dean, H. E. Widener, Mabel Simp-
kins, Leonora Sievers, The Queen, Ada
Leroy, W. N. Kudd, M. B. Spauldine, Mrs.
V;'.,Harman Payne, Etoilede Lyon, Flora
Hill, Frank Thomson. Golden Gate, Mrs.
Maria Simpson, E. W. Clark and Mermaid,
ihis IS not a complete list by any means of
the varieties growing short jointed and of
medium stature. This type has been re-
inforced with quite a number of new varie-
ties from among the novelties of this year,
VIZ.: Eugene Dailledouze, Beau Ideal,
Brigand, Wm. Simpson, Butterfly, Mrs.
Potter Palmer and undoubtedly many
others. '
If, however, we taboo the tall growing
varieties what could we do without Emma
Hitzeroth, eight feet ; Niveus, seven feet :
XjT'f ° Morel, six to seven feet ; G«o. W.
Ghilds, seven feet; W. G. Newett, six feet:
Joey Hill, seven feet ; Col. W. B. Smith,
SIX feet; Harry Balsley, seven feet; Lizzie
Oartledge, nine feet. The above height is
on the supposition that the plants be set in
bench June first. We surely are not yet
in position to do without our tall growing
kinds, but it is only a question of time
when habit of growth will be counted
much higher than it has been in the past.
Richmond, Ind. E. G Hill
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Madame des Grange Chrysantliemuiii
White, largest and earliest.
Goiden, larj^est and earliest.
W. H. Lincoln Chrysanthemum, late yellow.
Correction Chrysanthemum, Jari^est earlv
pink.
Robert McVetle Chrysanthemum, lara-est
late pink.
T^I^^c varieties will insure large bloom
middle September and middle December.
J. Condon, 734 5th Aye., Brooklyn, K. T.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOW THE Fl.OHIST'3 EXCHAWGT
Strong roots of Jessica, Vivian Morel,
Geo. TV. Chllds, Mrs. I,. C. Maderia,
V, H. Hallock, Ivory, W, H. Lincoln,
Waban, J. c. Vanghan, Diaua, and
other leading chrysanthemums at 10c.
each ; »1.00 per dozen.
SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
stock plants cheap.
To make room.
Sirong: and heaXhy. $I.OO per doz.
Casli with order.
MRS. A. OVERBAUGH, Pleasant Lake, Mass.
PRIZE WINNING STOCK
—OF—
STANDARD CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
It occurs at first hand that W H Lin-
coln comes as near the ideal dwarf ohrvs-
anthemum as any in the list. Taking this,
and our old favorite Ivory, as the two com-
ing nearest the dwarf growing varieties,
r.ril^l endeavor to group about them
v^ieties nearly similar in habit
of twJ'f-'^?"°''^"'?^'y'*"ai°s a height
of three feet, producing blooms equaling
in size to the very finest of the tall growtol
varieties, of a rich bronze. siowmg
,„hw®^' J ''^ 'i^' '^ «^<"^' jointed, very
robust and produces blooms similar in
color to Col. W. B. Smith. One of the
^^U ^°^' °y^« y^^'-'s introductions
Mrs. Wm. Coupland, a clear canary vel-
r n wl v*"?,'y "* California origin
. o. a. Whitnall, maroon crimson, a fine
i^^?r'?fu^"': .This variety is found in
most of the winning stands In Great Bri-
tain this year.
„«?i^i"^ ?• MoCormick a fine exhibition
variety of immense size, bronzy yellow
Mr« i?T'v??"?'^' ''^"'y '*'e flowering.
Mrs. Robert Craig, pure white, incurving.
„iJ t ^- C- Madeira. This variety, unless
three feeT' "'^''^ly a"ains a teight of
hiih^*'"^"'? Graham is only moderate in
?h»S.'' JJ^^noing its medium sized but
three feet°°"^ ™ ^'^"^ ''*™'^ exceeding
tw^'^^'y.^"^'' '*°'i J- Schuyler Mat-
thews approximate in height with Lincoln,
as does also the new white Boehmer
North Beverly, Mass.
John Mitchell is adding to his plant
and has the foundation for another green-
house well under way.
Rochester, N. Y.
At a meeting of the principal florists held
at the store of Florist Bishop on December
7, prices of Christmas stock were fixed
Roses and other flowers will be settled
upon next week.
Little Falls, N. Y.
Walteb Bootield has been appointed
superintendent of the park here. He will
not, however, allow this to interfere with
his other interests. His stocks of violets
carnations and roses are doing first-class.
W. MOTT.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Stocit plants of Widener, Charity, Llnosln
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding, Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. 6. Hill. Tuxedo, etc.
IS ots. each; $l.20 per doz; $8.CC per IOC.
*• Hunnewell, E.Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 ots.
Orders booked now for the leading varie-
ties ot Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX, $1.20 per 100; Sia.50 per 1000.
TEKMS CASH WITH OKDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEM WRUNG MENTION THE FLORIST-S EXCHANGE
26c
Mr.«. J. G. Whiuain
Mrs. J. N. Gerai '
Mrs. B. D. Adan
Mrs. L. 0. Madi
Hicits- Arnold
Ruth (MarK'rite
W. H. Lincoln
SOo. ea ; $l.6Ca doi
Fred Dorner
Russell
L. Can
Miss M. E. Simmons
CulltaBfordll
ROOTED CUTTINGS FOR LATER DELIVERY.
Kate Browu, tlie sensational early,
nu cents per doz.: $2.50 per 100. Jessica, Mrs!
L. 0. Madeira, 35 cents per doz.; $1.60 per 100.
Mrs. E. !>. Adams, fvory, W.H.Lincoln,
S""'"- i-,"^ ^'",'i!!'"- <*• '"'■ °"I"J«' ™ cents pe;
doz.; $2.00 per 100.
(Add 10 cents per 100 for postaEe.)
SWEET PFa« ,
For forcin.. UJauclie Ferry, pink.
Lottie Eckfurd, white with blue edge
extra atroiiK. 3 Inch pots, frame srown
S1.25 per doz.i $3.00 per 100.
PacledTlfh."?-"-'^?''?''^' ""="■" «»■■»«"' '■""»•
Cash 01
each order,
JOHN OURWEN.ji. Villa NovaleUco., Pa.
tiafactory reference must accompany
IN
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CHEAP STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Md. C. Audiguier E. G. Hill
Mi's. Humphery
Mrs. A. Rogers
_ Snow Fairy
J. D. Sailor Puritan Mandarrn
Domination MoonliRht i Bnjfa^
Mrs. G, Rnndle Hon. J. Walsh Mermaid
W.H. Lincoln Gloriosum " -
li. Canning Diana ^„
Violet Rose Elaine
And many other good varieties, lOc. aaoh.
Rootlngr cuttings, $1.50 per lOO.
W.W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
E FLORISTS' EXCH
Orders booked now for March delivery.
At these prices all should try it.
50 cents each; $4.00 per dozen.
e Itnow it will please.
IVIANN BROS., Randolph, Mass.
CMRniNTHEMUMS
STOCK PLANTS.
15 Cents Each.
Bohemfa''""^' T';.S?ff°'"^, Mr. H. Cannell
Bonemia Lord Bversley Pres't Hyde
Louis Boehmer Potter Palmer
k^^^U-'t^-'"""'^ Molly Bawn Violet F
£^«i- Dorner Mrs. A. Hardy Waban
Geo. SavairA IWra n.\Kr TI..II ,. -r^""?".
H. E. Widener Mabel Doudlas John Lane
Mrs. L W. Forsterman.
20 Cents Each.
S"2"S!!?r^« f-;^May Ka^eBiwr
Eda Praas
Ernst Asmus L. B. Bird Kosiyn
" Ladenburg Mra. Whilldin Sunflower
RoBlyn
pt. jjauD.iuuiB mra. wniiiam Sunflower
Geo. Daniels Mrs. I. Clarke T. cTPrice
Grandiflora M. Wanamaker Vivian Mm.
Gertie Mermaid V. C. Vaugh
>?''"■ """'»:'= mra. i. ijiarKe T. C. Price
Grandiflora M-^Wanamaker VivtonMo%l
Temple of SoIomL„
35 Cents Each.
Golden WeddlnK Dr. Mandevllle Mrs. H Gravp'i
Sun God . Mrs. W. CuttinK m" A MaStel
F°w ^TT^ l^P^S' f^"»rite E. Hitzeroth
E. W. Hatch Mrs. Bayard Cutting
CASH TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.
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CHRYSANTHEMUM.^
AToid the rush by ordering at onee for January and February delivery. Orders entered and
filled in strict rotation. Prices quoted are per 100. Not less than 10 plants of one variety at
these figures. Quotations on lots of 6 or less and If desired boolied for later delivery.
VARIETIES AT $5.00 per 100. ifb'"a"v4„ts""Ss Vf"^^ ^""^J «"^«°' A"'"'-™*.
Bolia, Miss Baldwin, Black Beauty, CardinicomradesMrf'TwT^' Mrs. Anthony, Wm.
Mrs. W. Cutting, Mrs, J. T. Clossonf Joseph Cikrk?Sndulf I h' ClinfMrfh^T?-^^- "^il,^"'"^-
Duryea, Marion Drugee, Maud Dean, FlWnce ijavis A T Fwin„ SlS '"'^f;,°-,^"'^"°''' *'''''l'"
Fascination. G. K. Gauze, Mrs. H. Graves, Gertie Glortana mS.', f n="^''"'',*"'^-S- Fii'iHay,
Hoitt, Dr. H. D. Hull, Mrs. W. P. ^nzsev Sarah Bin lnf,',5 '^' "? Garden, Joey Hill, Jud^e
L. Mitchell, L. Menan'd, W. G. ^evm^miim^V^V^iii^^''Tvl}!^T-u^^^^
Price, Portia, W.JST.Rudd, Mrs. M. W. Eedfleld Redondo F Wii^J ™ «' ^'-.^gCkiDs, Mis-sSue
Sturges, Pres. W. R. Smith Summit, Mrs W Falconer TemSa^o,?T:,,?l''«''' ^rf-'H','''' A. A.
Anna Woods, Jennie Williams, Mrs.'L. Ward, MHes T'wh^e'lSrwkitestone!^'"' ""• C- Vau^hau,
VARIETIES AT $3.00 per 100. fi"ehme^™j?m4 b/^' ^- ^■J^""-'^' i- b- Bird, l.
Childs, H. Cannell, Mrs. I. Clarke, Mrs. A. j! DrSfel' D?min^H fn" u>J"if',^''"-*' ^r"""' &■ W.
Golden Gate, Golden Wedding, nirs J. N Gerard E mt^P "nth k i "' f 'j]'""!:!-. Secy. Fai-son,
Jones Jessica, M. Jeffords, Kiko, W H. LSfnijaiTv Ma? Vfv1,7n"Mn^if 'i''' i^'i^"- ^rs. J-
cess of Chrysanthemums, Col. W. B. Smith ShpnTTrin/h IL' o ^',''.'? *•<",?'. A. H. Neve, Prin-
Widener, and hundreds of othei^sfkll" rong h^Sthv n'nrt tt.^E"*"''*"'*''' **"?'» Simpson H. E.
colors and descriptions send for catalogue No 6 oontnin^n^ f^Tu *„ ," "''™"'- " "itamiliar with
filled of less value than sa.OO. Terms Cafh-^ unl^noTu" SorrS^^^^li'^;;?^ Orders cannot be
T. H. SPAULDING, Orange, N. I.
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SITUATION wanted by asinRle man as f oremm,
a successful rose and chrysanthemum grower
twenty years experience, best of reference. Address
letter H. K. care of Florist's Exchange.
WAHT^I'O BUY I2.000 ROOTED CARNATION
CUTTINGS.-4000 Daybreai. 1000 Puritan, 1000
Oolden Triumph, 2000 Lizzie MoGowan, 2000 Silvei
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K Write to CHAS. BROWN, 38 Brown
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address (a young woman preferred)
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and competent to design and execute
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Engagement for two months, Feb-
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Give references and state wages
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FOR SALE.
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to all communications free from ammus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
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The Violet Disease— A Scientific
Opinion of It.
Bmtar Florists' Emharme. :
Your letter of December 11, asking for
Information in regard to our work on the
violet disease, is at hand. We have as yet
made no systematic attempt to throw
light on this much-discussed subject, for
the reason that an opportunity for carry-
ing out the Investigations m the proper
minner has not presented itself. A year
or two ago one of my assistants spent
several months simply examiuing plants,
with a view of determining whether the
spot disease was caused by a fungus or of
other organism. The results of this work
I may say were wholly negative, as were
a long series of experiments with well-re-
cognized remedies for fungous pests.
1 am thoroughly convinced that under
the general term " violet disease " there
are several maladies whose characters are
not sufficiently well recognized by both
practical and scientific men. I am further-
more convinced that we shall never
thoroughly understand these diseases until
we know more about the life and growth
of the plant itself. There are men who
grow violets successfully, simply because
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CHANGES IN BUSINESS
Allerton, la.— T. S. Coffey and John
Elder have formed a partnership for the
transaction of business in nursery stock.
The firm will be Cofifey & Elder.
Elgin, 111.— The Bicker National Nur-
sery Co. has been incorporated, capital
stock, $50,000. The Incorporators are
Messrs. B. H. Bicker, E. F. Stevens and
E. G. Minnick.
PlTTSEUKG. — J. H. Harrell & Co. opened
this week a commission house on Sixth ave.
for the sale of cut flowers. They were
formerly in the retail trade. Mr. Harrell
has had a long and varied experience in
the business, having served an apprentice-
ship with Mr. John Saul, of Washington.
This Is the first venture in the wholesale
line in Pittsburg, and it will be watched
with interest by those in the trade here.
neeus or Liie yia,u.v. j-"w ..^ ■■ — -
vou might say is almost a matter oi in-
stinct. In fact, if asked to name the es-
sential to success the chances are they
could not do so because these very essen-
tials are known only as a result of long ex-
perience and can hardly be described in
words. . „i,„t
The question may then arise as to wbat
good are we to expect from scientific inves-
tigations upon such matters. The scientific
work I may say, if properly done, will
enable us to determine the conditions
which affect the normal functions of the
plant. These being known it will be pos-
sible to point out the main factors neces-
sary to keep the plants in health, ibe
scientific man, however, can not obtain
this information second hand. He must
grow the plants himself, live with them in
fact : then and then only can he turn his
scientific knowledge to the most practical
account. It is easy enough to nd a plant
of insects or prevent the attacks ol a
parasitic fungus, but where ill healtti is
due to cultural methods the mattT is in-
finitely more difficult.
From such observations as we have been
able to make I am of the opinion that the ,
disease or diseases of the violet are largely
due to long continued improper cultural
methods, and we must modify these if we
wish to obtain healthy, vigorous plants.
What modifications are necessary we hope
at some future time to be able to point out.
The matter, however. Is one that can not
be settled in a day nor a year.
B. T. GALLOWAY.
Chief of Div. of Pathology, Washington.
Judging Chrysanthemums.
Editor Florists' Exchrnige:
I have noticed what your correspondent,
S A H., has to say in regard to the value
of a good stem and foliage to a chrysan-
themum fiower, in his report of Indiana-
polis show, page 983 of Flokists' EX-
CHANGE. I do not think that his ideas can
be too strongly endorsed, and I agree in all
that he has to say upon the subject. There
are by far too many inferior varieties m
cultivation for judges to be careless or in-
different to the merits of a fiower or variety
that is brought before them for their ap-
proval or condemnation. The ideal fiower
will yet be produced, and in a very short
time, if judges and growers will work to-
gether for that purpose, the grower to aim
to produce a variety better than any exist-
ing one, the judges to refuse to award pre-
miums to any variety unless it be superior
to any existing one of its own type.
Much has been said and written regard-
ing the different systems of judging. I do
not believe that the present system of
judging (three or five men acting together)
can be improved upon. The only improve-
ment that can be made is in the judges
themselves and in the selection of them.
If men of integrity and ability are chosen
the amount of dissatisfaction will be small
and that will come from parties who are
themselves unreasonable or dishonest. If
I am an exhibitor in any show, and I
know that the judges who are to pass upon
my exhibits are men of honor, and have
had a reasonable amount of experience,
then I shall be satisfied with their deci-
sions, unless some very gross misjudging
were done, when I should protest and
claim the right to knovv why such a deci-
sion were arrived at. . I am sure that if
the managers of exhibitions are careful in
their selection of judges, there will be com-
paratively little " kicking.'' •j^.-^j
In regard to the points to be considered
in iudgmg a cut bloom of chrysanthemum,
I thinl tiat there should be six points
considered and that each should be of
equal value with the other, viz., first,
stem and foliage (always considered to-
gether); second, horizontal diameter
(width); third, vertical diameter (depth);
fourth, color; fifth, substance; sixth,
form If these points are considered and
no others, and the judges appointed are
honest, disinterested men, I should feel en-
tirely satisfied whatever their decision
If all who have anything to do with ex-
hibitions will honestly strive to raise the
standard of their exhibitions, their flowers
and plants, and of their own knowledge,
there will soon be so little dissatisfaction
with the decision of the judges that we
shall think the millennium is here. And
while we are trying to lift ourselves up
don't let us forget to try to get some one
to come up with us. Give ourselves prac-
tical education and then distribute it
gratis, and there are but few better ways
5f distributing our knowledge than by ex-
hibitions of any kind. J. S. POWELL.
Millbrook, N. Y.
Milwaukee Flovyer Show.
Editor Florists' Exchange:
In answer to an article which app^red
in a recent issue, written by a Mr. w. s.
S., about the Milwaukee flower show, 1
beg to say that this gentleman certainly
coSld not have been a man of experience
in the business. The judges were all mem-
bers of the club ; but no member was a
iudge of entries made by himself, and in
that way I cannot see how it was possible
for a iudge to award a prize to himselt.
Begarding the mistake in awarding
orizes for carnations must say that judges
made an error, but it was rectified an hour
*The hardy ferns in the basket of roses
were placed in same the third day, but
prize was awarded for this basket without
ferns the second day.
It W. S. S. cannot bring a bigger error
against the proof-reader than he states—
the worst was the constant appearance ot
the word "gardner" instead of •' gajdener
—I certainly cannot think much of such a
critic, but can only expect that he first
criticises a man and then gives him credit,
*^I vvould like to have W. S. S. prove that
"a certain party bought stock m Chicago
and entered it as his own, thereby receiving
the first prize." A. Kloknbb.
Milwaukee.
iuglv : "There is one thing to be said in
regard to the Wilson bill in so far as nur-
sery stock is concerned, that is that tne
framing of it is far better than was that ot
the previous bill, which was so formulated
that no one could be really sure of just
what was intended by its provisions, dis-
putes constantly arising as to what was
dutiable and what was not. The new one
is very brief and very explicit.
"From this expression of Mr. Barry s
opinion it appears that American growers
of nursery stock will not be benefitted by
the change; while importers will be and
very materially. Since the importers are
admittedly in the majority the inference
seems plain that the new bill will result to
the advantage of the great mass of con-
sumers, and also to a large percentage ot
auuici-o, duu
the dealers.'
Nurserymen and the Proposed Tariff.
The section of the proposed tariff bill
which places all nursery stock on the tree
list is apparently viewed with some ap-
prehension by several home growers, -ine
following is the substance of an interview
on the question which a representative of
a local paper had with Mr. W. C. Barry, of
Ellwanger & Barry, of Bochester :
"My opinion is that the nursery interests
of this country would be best subserved
by the imposition of a moderate duty upon
nursery stock coming from foreign coun-
tries I think, however that many of the
nurserymen, perhaps the majority of theni,
are in favor of having this nursery stock
come in free of duty, because they are
large purchasers of foreign nursery stock.
"In our business we are growers, with a
large variety of nursery stock which will
come in competition with the foreign
stock. We shall be obligedin consequence
of the proposed change in the tariff on nur-
sery stock to sell our goods at a lower
price than we have been doing, which
means at less than cost. ^ . ^-u
' 'I can not speak for the interests of other
nurserymen in the county. So far as we
are concerned I think we shall be the
losers by the free list. The nurserymen m
this country import quantities of seedlings,
peach, pear, apple, and other fruit tree
seedlings, which can be produced at less
cost abroad than they can here. A great
many nurserymen confine their importa-
tions to this class of goods exclusively,
selling only fruit trees ; while we m our
business grow a great many ornamental
trees, shrubs, roses, etc. The latter na,med
articles will come in direct cornpetition
with the foreign product and the American
producer has to suffer. This seems to be
an Instance where a moderate duty rnigbt
be imposed to the advantage of the home
industry." , , , _ . . . „
"About what rate would be sufficient .'
"I think the rate of the McKinley bill
was satisfactory." .j , u
In conclusion Mr. Barry said, laugh-
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
A Reliable Thermostat Wanted.
Can any of your readers tell me where I
can get a reliaUe greenhouse thermostat^'
I now have three ^'Novelty" thermostats
in use, but as they can not be set to an
exact degree of heat or cold, and are Uable
to get out of order, they are not very
satisfactory. UAYID Clotb.
Germantown, Phila., Pa.
Cocoanut Fibre for Cutting Bench.
I intend to raise all plants in cutting
bench in cocoanut fibre. The sand on my
place, after watering, forms a hard crust,
especially it it should get dry. A German
in my employ proposed tome to use cocoa-
nut fibre. He claims (1) that the fibre
would make the sand loose and porous and
would absorb the surplus moisture, and in
this way would induce a quick and healthy
growth of cuttings and insure a larger per-
centage of them. (2) The rooted cuttings
when taken from the bench will have a
nice ball of sand and fibre ; this will, in a
great measure, produce quick growth and
itrong plants. (3) The use of the fibre
would generate a more uniform neat in
cutting bench since it makes the soil loose
and porous. ' , .
This method is in use a great deal in
Germany and I would like to try it. i
would therefore be pleased to have tne
address of a firm handling same, or opin-
ion on the use of cocoanut fibre for general
use, through your pape^. ^ ^^^^^^^^^
Fenhurst, L. I.
ANsyraB.
Cocoanut fibre is preferable to poor sand.
I have found that the general run of pla,nts
do well in it. I have potted Picus elas-
tlca, Pandanus Veitchii and drafisenas in
it, and then plunged in bottom heat and
have had good results.
When putting it in the propagating
bench it is better to put the rough in the
bottom and fine on top. A. J. i!-.
[Where can it be obtained ?— Ed.]
How to Construct a Brick Flue.
Could somebody tell me how to condtruct
a brick flue t -. ^ t j ii a„™
I have a greenhouse that I used all bum-
mer, and would like to use it for Spring.
It is 40 feet long by 14 feet wide, running
north to south, even span roof, built same
as other houses, and can be easily made
warm by putting on paper and sidings and
floorings inside. Fuel to be used, soft
coal. ^- "■
Harvard, 111.
Obituary.
BUFFALO, N. Y.— The wife of Jas. Mil-
ley, one of the oldest florists here, bas pas-
sed away after a lingering illness. At tne
funeral, which. took place on Thursday
last, E. IMepstedwas deputed to attend
on behalf of the Florists' Club, which sent
a handsome floral piece, together witn
several individual tokens expressive of tne
esteem in which the deceased ladyivas
held, and as tokens of sympathy witn tne
family in their sad loss.
The death is announced of Mr. John
WATEEER, Of Bagshot, England. He
comes of a family conspicuous m Englisn
horticulture. His chief specialties were
azaleas and rhododendrons, and some ol
the most beautiful hybrids of the latter
have been raised by him. He had a large
exhibit on the Wooded Island, Chicago,
during the continuance of the Worlds
Fair. Deceased was sixty-seven years ot
Xhej Rlorist's Exchange^
37
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Bx-
GBAiraE, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
Messrs. J. A. Simmeks &Co., of Toronto,
have shipped a consignment of their
strain of pansy seed to Australia.
Mr. August Rolkee, of A. Kolker &
Sons, 136-8 W. 24th St., New York, has
been confined to his room the past week on
account of sickness.
Nashua, N. H.— It is rumored that A.
H. Dunlap & Sons, seed dealers, of this
city, have been swindled out of a large sum
by a crook who has been representing him-
self to Philadelphia and new York cus-
tomers as A. H. Dunlap, Jr., a member of
the firm, and collecting bills. — N. Y.World^
Mr. Langeeidgb, representing Jerome
B. Rice & Co., Cambridge, N. Y., is in
town looking after the Interests of that
well-known house. He reports trade
throughout the country fairly good.
Considering how dull every other business
is, he. thinks the seed trade fairly active.
Reports from the crop in Europe are very
discouraging. The agent of a well-known
London house says : " Our prophecy that
America would get but little cabbage, tur-
nip or beet seed from Europe next year is
likely to be fulfilled to the letter ; things
are going from bad to worse, and we do
not expect to fill ten per cent, of our or-
ders."
Some of the dealers in onion seed say,
"White is rather short, but don't be fright-
ened, there will he enough for all." White
onion seeds will, in all probability, be
scarce the coming year. The high price of
seed discouraged planting last Spring, and
the result is but few sets in the market.
Reds and yellows will be more plentiful,
but not cheap.
The Secretary of Agriculture in that part
of his report appertaining to the Division
of Botany, states that for its future work
in connection with the herbarium there is
contemplated " the maintenance of a seed
collection to contain seeds of all weeds and
cultivated plants, as well as those of our
wild species that are eaten by birds. Such
a collection in the hands of an expert is re-
quired to enable the department to answer
inquiries regarding the purity of seeds put
on the market by dealers, the detection of
weed seeds in grain samples, the identifi-
cation of the vegetable contents of bird
stomachs, the detection of adulterations in
many commercial products, and other
questions of a similar nature."
Chicago.
The cut flower market since Thanks
giving has been in a demoralized condi
tion. Stock is good and plentiful, but
prices are low with no buyers. American
Beauty bring $12 to S25 per 100 : Meteor and
Wootton $B to $i ; Mermet, Bride and La
Prance, ® to $4; Bridesmaid, Victoria,
Testout, $3 to $5; Perle, Niphetos, $3 ;
PapaGontier, $2; carnations, fancy, $1.60
to $2 ; long, $t to $1.50 ; short, 75 cents :
valley, select, $4 to $5 ; violets, $1 to $1.50 :
Roman hyacinths, $1.50 to $3 ; narcissus
$2 ; Asparagus plumosa, each, 50 cents ■
smilax, $15 ; callas and Harrisii, $12 50 to
$15; ferns, common, per 1,000, $2.50;
orchids, cattleyas, each, 50 cents ; orchids
cypripediums, 25 cents ; adlantums, $1 per
The employes of the Cut Flower Ex-
change have formed a pleasure club and
will give a reception and ball at Brands'
Hall, on Wednesday evening, January 10
1894. This promises to be a very pleasant
evening and a large attendance is expected
T. #. K.
Montreal.
Horticnltnral Society.
The annual meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society took place last week and
the secretary-treasurer's report showed the
society to be on a much sounder financial
footing than It has been for some time
past. The board of directors elected were
John Walsh, J. Doyle, F. Roy, W M
Mamsay, D. Williamson, J. Betris, J.
Bennett and J. Eddy. A committee was
appointed to consider the question of an-
nexation of the Gardeners and Florists'
Club.
Club Matters.
The regular meeting of the Garden-
ers and Florists' Club was held Tuesday
last and was well attended. Probably the
most interesting part of the proceedings
was the treasurer's report relative to the
late chrysanthemum exhibition. It showed
a surplus of $180. The next move was to
get rid of that surplus by voting that the
prize winners of last year (who had then to
take a percentage) should be paid up as far
as possible.
W. Whiting read a short essay on
"Propagating," and the discussion was led
off by the professor with his usual elo-
quence.
It was decided to have all officers for
next year nominated at the January meet-
ing, the elections to come off two weeks
later ; the annual dinner will be held at the
close of the elections.
Market Kotes.
Trade has been rather quiet ; it
generally is just before Christmas ; but we
expect and hope to have a good time then.
The local supply of flowers will not be very
large, carnations being about the scarcest
flower. Walt Wilshire will have a fine
lot of bulbous stock and some nice roses ;
his carnations are late ; he has a fine lot of
lilac, however, which will be a novelty here
at that time ; cyclamen, too, are good with
him.
J. McKbiwa's Silver Spray and Day-
break are splendid.
Prof. J. Brat has opened a store ifl con-
nection with his St. Catherine st. estab-
lishment.
Bbktie Graves has also opened a store
just east of the professor. Rumor has it
there will be one or two more stores on the
street next Spring.
F. C. Smith took unto himself a wife a
We are getting a cold snap just now ;
thermometer was 17 degrees below zero
this morning (13th). J. B.
Fulton, Mo.
The Missouri State Horticultural Soci-
ety, as guest of the (Calloway County So-
ciety, was in session here on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, the 6th, 7th and 8th
of December. The attendance at the meet-
ing of actual delegates was a little over 60.
though some of the sessions had 150 to 200
people present, being flower lovers and
fruit growers interested in the discussions.
A number of interesting papers on fruit
growing — in particular discussing the
planting of orchards and of small fruits,
the size and ages of trees and plants, culti-
vation during first, second, third, fourth
and succeeding years, the gathering and
marketing of fruits, the causes of failures
of crops, the prospects of over-production,
and many other questions of similarly vital
importance — were freely and thoroughly
discussed. Irrigation received a great deal
of attention, and most of the arguments, if
not all, were in vindication of the state-
ment that irrigation not only pays, but
that it is an absolute necessity in growing
good crops of small fruits and vegetables
on nine-tenths of our soils.
Miss M. E. Murtfeldt, the well-known
entomologist of Kirkwood, Mo., discussed
insects, and her book on the subject re-
ceived the most thorough and unqualified
endorsement of the most prominent mem-
Prof. J. C.'Whitten, of the Shaw School
of Botany of St. Louis, read a paper on
garden vegetables which was well re-
ceived.
Among the prominent horticulturalists
present I noticed that well-known figure
in agricultural and particularly horticul-
tural education. Judge Samuel Miller, of
Bluffton, Mo. ; A. Nelson, J. C. Evans and
L. A. Goodman, members who have been
very prominent in the Society's work for
many years; Dr. Porter, the director of the
Agricultural Experiment Station of the
State ; Prof. C. A. Keffer, in charge of the
Horticultural Department of the Experi-
ment Station; L. L. Siler, of Lake Charles,
La., with an exhibit of products of that
section, and a head and pocket filled with
statistics showing the wonderful horticul-
tural health of Louisiana ; J. H. Bailey,
Messilla Valley, N. Mex. , with an exhibi-
tion of fruits of that section.
The exhibition of fruits was excellent,
and the general impression among the offi-
cers and members of the Society was that
the meeting has been one of the best they
have had in years. The general opinion,
even of disinterested horticulturists in
attendance at this meeting, on careful
questioning seemed to be that the horti-
cultural wealth of the State of Missouri
was but in its infancy. On the hillsides of
the Osage range of mountains, as a num-
ber of patriotic agents of this State have
often reported, lies the future peach or-
chard of the world ; but why they have
limited themselves to peaches and have
not taken in apples and grapes as well, is a
question that many of the fruit growers
cannot understand. The writer himself,
born in this State, born in the business,
and believing that he knew a great deal
about it (that is, the State), did not know
until he was told, and it is in this same
range of Osage mountains, that tea roses
were perfectly hardy ; but such, they say, is
the case, and being so, we have indeed a
large and varying range of climate, capa-
ble of much, probably, for which it has not
yet been tested in the line of horticulture.
A Mignonette Fungus— Blanching.
The mignonette in many parts of the
country is badly infested with a blight
that causes the older leaves to become
ashy-white and'.worthless. This trouble is
due to a fungus (Cercospora resedse, fi.)
that feeds upon the tender foliage at a
rapid rate. The finethreads of the fungus
run in all directions through the leaf, and
after a time come to the surface and then
bear multitudes of long, club-shaped
..spores. ^_ These spores, falling away, are
carried by the wind or passing water to
some favorable place upon a healthy leaf,
and then they germinate and produce a
new disease spot.
Many fiorists have had their mignonette
beds entirely ruined by this fungus pest.
If the work of the parasite is confined to
the lowermost leaves, the only damage
done is the check that the sapping does to
the plant, but when the upper leaves are
attacked they become blotched and pre-
vent the sale of the spikes of fragrant
bloom.
It is possible to keep this enemy in hand
by spraying the plants, and, in fact, the
whole bed, several times when the seed-
lings are small. The substance to be used
is the ammonia carbonate of cop{)er, so
effective as a fungicide with many similar
fungous troubles. By having a strip of
paper glued the length of the bottle, the
amount to be poured off for a pailful can
be marked by horizontal lines upon the
long strip of paper. The mixture should
be thrown as a fine spray upon the plants
and bed, and the spraying should be done
at least once a week until the mignonette
is in bloom.— JVew Jersey State Agricul-
tural Experiment Station.
THE date on address slip will tell you
exactly when your subscription ex-
pires. Renew in good season.
Books Received.
The Nokth Carolina State Horticul-
tural SociETT— Thirteenth Annual Re-
port.— This report has just come to hand.
It is a closely printed pamphlet of sixty-
eight pages chock full of horticultural in-
formation, and is the most complete and
valuable report ever published by any
Southern horticultural society. Among
the contents we note the following papers
by well-known Carolinians: Historical
Sketch of the Society; Wine Grapes in
Eastern Carolina ; Grape and Peach Grow-
ing in the Thermal Belt; Analyses of
North Carolina Wines; Profits of Truck
Farming; Commercial Bulb Growing;
Amateur Gardening ; The State Weather
Service and its Relations to Horticulture ;
Proposed Anti-Pest Laws; Chrysanthe-
mum Culture ; Nut Culture in North
Carolina ; List of Best Vegetables for a
Kitchen Garden ; List of Best Fruits for
North Carolina; Horticultural Societies
and their Work, and many other papers of
equal value.
It seems that the society receives no pub-
lic aid as most or all similar societies do in
the North, and is therefore dependent for
its income on membership fees. Send 25
cents to the secretary. Prof. Gerald Mc-
Carthy, Raleigh, N. C, and get a copy of
this valuable report.
Catalogues Received.
Mrs. T. B. Shepherd, Ventura-by-the-
sea, Cal. — Wholesale Trade List New and
Rare Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Cacti.
Allen Warren & Son, Greenville, N.
C. — Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits, Orna-
mental Trees, etc.
Edward Swatne, Kennett Square, Pa.
—Select List of Carnations for Spring,
Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Tednc-
cio, Italy.— Wholesale Offer of Novelties
for 1893, 1894.
SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
I had orders for my new geranium, Mrs. Otto
Schucht, from nearly every State in the Union.
Tour paper did it. OTTO SCHUOHT.
FOR FORCING.
:e= IBICES
per lb
Mrs. Sankey, finest white $3.00
Blushing Bride 1.00
Splendor, brilliant scarlet 1.00
TO S-CJIT
per lb
Blanche Ferry $0.75
Pure White. 1.50
Painted Lady 0.60
InvinciWe, scarlet 75 cts. per lb.
IF ORDERED BY MAIL ADD SCENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
Prices are snhject to change.
\/N/^is/i. e:i_l_icdt — r cs<. ^c=>ivi^,
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ESTABLISHED 1845. NEW YORK
ITALIAN WHEAT, for sheaves, etc.
Al quality. Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. Special prices on original
cases.
MOSS BUNDLES; selected best quality.
Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green. Per 10 bunches,
70 cts. ; per 100, $6.50 ; per 1,000, $55.00. Dark Green
loose, 30 cts. per lb. ; $3.50 per 10 lbs.
MOSS WREATHS, light or dark green.
Round or Oval, from $1.30 to $3.00 per dozen.
CYCAS or SAGO PALM LEAVES.
patent, prepared, equal to fresh leaves, from 50 cents to
$1.75 per pair.
DRIED FLOWERS and GRASSES,
such as Ammobium, Acroclinium, Rhodanthe, Statice,
Helichrysum, Milkweeds, Bromus, Briza, Pampas,
Stipa, etc.
IBIMORTELLES, CHENILLE, TOOTHPICKS, TINFOIt, Etc.
at prices to meet competition.
KELSEY'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES,
Sole New York Agency ; samples and prices on application.
CHAS. SCHWAKE,
404 East 34th St., (Below cut Plower Exchange,) NEW YORK.
HE FLORISTS' EXCHAN
38
The Klorist's Exchange.
Cattleya Labiata Vera.
This grand cattleya, which was re-intro-
duced a few years ago by Messrs. F. San-
der & Co., of St. Albans, England, caused
quite a sensation among orchid growers
It was first discovered three-quarters of a
century ago by Swanson, but only a few
Elants arrived in good condition, the
alance died on their journey to England :
and it was, before its re-discovery, one of
the scarcest Cattleyas in cultivation. Now
it is raised bv the hundreds by our leading
florists for cut flowers, and is one of the
most profitable grown. It Bowers during
the months of September and October and
sometimes in the early part of November,
at which time no other Cattleyaa of the
labiata section are in bloom. On that ac-
count it is valuable for the florist. It is
also the freest flowering variety of the
whole labiata group, producing as many
as 8ve and six large flowers on a single
stem. , . .
The flowers of Cattleya labiata vary con-
sideraWv in color, scarcelv two varieties
being alike. They are of all shades of hlac
to deep purple. They grow well either in
pots, baskets or blocks, but I find they do
best in baskets suspended from the roof
where they can get plenty of light and air.
Pot them in a mixture of peat and moss,
using plenty of drainage. After the plants
are through flowering keep them in the
shady part of the house and water them
- only sparingly ; after they start to make
their new growths give them all the
light possible, also an abundance of water,
never letting them dry out until the
growth is flnished. If the plants get pot-
bound it is better to repot them as soon as
they start to grow. Cattleya labiata will
thrive in any ordinarv greenhouse in a
temperature of 60 to 65 degrees.
CATTLEYA PEROIVALIANA ARNOLDIANA—
This isanew and distinctvarietywhichwas
flrst flowered in the United States Nur-
series from imported C. Percivaliana. The
bulbs are rather shorter and stouter than
the type ; the flower is about the same size
as the ordinary Percivaliana. Sepals and
petals are pure white; lip large, long and
flat, bordered with abroad margin of pure
white, the centre being rich crimson pur-
ple, and the throat of a deep orange color.
Phaius.
In reply to Mr. W. T. Bell, of Franklin,
Pa.," regarding the Phaius grandifolius and
P. Wallichii, I will say, while I disclaim
being anv authority on orchids, that there
Is verv little difference between the two,
and anofher thing, if Mr. Bell will read the
article referred to over again he will flnd
that I don't say " it is only a variety of P.
gran lifolius." He is right in one thing,
however, P. Wallichii does not grow so
dense ; this I neglected to note in my
article. J. A. MANDA, Jr.
Pi>>.>nr!n>. Dwaff Hybrid! and GrandHlora,
U I n 6 1 3 1 1 3 S I from seed of tbe flrat quality, 2i in
$2.50 per KO; 3 in., $4 00 per 100. FUCHSIAS,
rooted outUngs. mixed varieties. $1.00 per ICO.
S. WHITTON, 11 Roberts St., Uticn, N.Y.
pANSlES.
Plants from finest strains of seed
ready after September Ist. "Write
for our prices. Express prepaid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
I CINERARIA HYBRIDAGRANDIFLORA,
(The Prize.)
Extra fine, larpe plants, S8.00 per lOO.
Strong- plants, 3 in. pots, $5.00
Dracaena Indlvlsa, 15tol8in. high, $4.00 per 100.
Knotpd cnttinE of Mew Whl»e Ageratum, "Lady
Isabeil," prepaid, $1.00 per 100.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
F PtORIST-S eXCHftWGE
WHEN WRITING I
THE FLOBIST'S EXCHAHGF
C L- E 7V^ K T I S
Large Flowering, In Variety,
Strong blooming plants, double and single,
home grown. Plenty of Jackmanuand Hcnryi.
Send tor list. $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens. bloommf!
bulbs, $8.00 per 100. „, . o u . „
Double Daisies, Double White Snowflake,
Double Red Longfellow, $1.00 per 100.
F. A. BAI.I.BR, Bloomington. 111.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH 'WCE
O.K. plants of
CYCLAMEN PERSICUNI
in full bloom for Christmas and New Year,
in 4 and 6 inch pots. Also cut flowers of
Roses, Pinks, Valleys. Romans, Nar-
cissus, etc. Prices on application.
Anton Scliiiltlieis, College Point, N. T.
\MHew wmnir wrimow thf et.opiBT'a
UFBDCIlie Mammoth plants In perfect
iCnDCnASi condition. $3.00 per 100.
Rooted cuttings $6.00 per 1000; warranted to give
satisfaction! delivered tree for December only.
W. B. 'Wooaruff, PloriBt, Westfield, N, J.
DO YOU DECORATE?
THEN YOn WANT
At my prices they wilt pay for themselves in (
W[ IST HM ROOM
Aud ofEer the following at these
low rates.
SANSBVIERA ZEYLANICA.
2H inch pots, $4.00 per ICO.
3M inob pots, t7.00 per 100.
CLBRODBNDRON BALFOURI.
2^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100
Pine for mtiiline" trade.
DRACAENA INDIVISA.
strong, 3K inch pots, $4.00 per 100.
McGregor bros.,
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Out.
„„„„.„ il" talci'"theplaco of "terns ana small
palms and work in with thera finely. I haveUlOlnc
decoration,
sand worK in wiiu luyni uuKiy. . uu.o ^u..'y..
In 3 and 4 inch pots (need shifting) which 1 will
sell for S.I.OO per 100 ! 50 at a
G. E. I.ATXON, Patohogue (L. I.), N. Y.
Must Ga
liatania Borbonica Palm, 7-inch pots,
flue plants, $1.60 each ; $15.00 per dozen.
EID-WI3Sr -A.. SSillDrEi'WXTZ,
ANNAPOHS, MO.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
200,000 ♦ PANSIES.
The JENNING'S STRAIN of Large
Flowering and Fancy Pansies.
For Winter hlooming or Spring sales always
satisfactory. Tou want tlie best, .you can get
no better. Plants are all irrown in tbe field,
!ii-e tine and stocky. Any size you want at
° nJe'sTml.od, an colors, Fines* Pure White.
Large«« Yellow. Dark Eye, SS.OO per lOOOj
$20.00 per e.OOOi $35.00 per lO.OOO. by
^ Smau'plants of above yars. by mail 60cts. per
100. I can All any order up to Jap 1, 2,M0 seed
of either Finest mixed, Pure White or Yellow,
81.00 per packet. Caeh wllh order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
Wholesale Pansy Grower,
L B. 2B4.. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
WHEN wnrTtWS MENTION THE R.OBieT'S EXCHANGE
24 FINE PALMS for $10.00
1 dozen Chamrerops Bxcelsa Palms, three
to four feet high, 6 to 10 chnraoteristio
leaves, and 1 dozen Dion Bdnlis Palms, fine
plants, all for $10.00. One plant of each as
sample, for $1.00. Wild Smilax Palm
Leaves, etc., now ready. Send for Cata-
logue. _„ „
CALDWELL, The Woodsman,"
EVElteREESr, Aln.
WHEN WRH'INS MENTION THE PtORIST*S EXCHANGE
KEEP YOUR ^ ON US
Now is the time to place ynur orders for
HOLIIJAY STOCK. BOUQUET 6BBEN
constantly on hand. Special low- rates on all
BULBS still in stock to clean out. Get our
estimate on your wants.
GOOD STOCK AT FATK PBtCES.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake St., Chicago,
4Ge
Albany, N. Y.
Among Louis Menand's fine collectioD
of orchids in bloom we were struck by the
variation of color in two plants of Vanda
coerulea, one bearing two spikes, being
heavily marked on the lips, the other bear-
ing one spike entirely clear ; a plant of
Dendrobium Dearei, pure white, with
throat of pale green, a very chaste flower.
JNO. DiNGWELL has a healthy looking
stock of carnations: Daybreak,Tidal Wave,
Portia, Lizzie McGowan, four of which he
considers very profitable kinds. His callas,
grown In boxes, are just coming into crop,
eeneral. . . ^ lu i 4.
Business is rather quieter than last
year at this time, but compares favorably
with reports of some larger cities.
Samuel Goldrins has been conflned to
the hovtse for some days with a severe cold
bordering on typhoid fever. "We are
pleased to know he will soon be around
again. W. MoTT.
Los Angeles, Cal.
Experimental Work. . .
The two forestry stations m this
state have come under control of the State
University, and while the appropriation
made by the last legislature for their maiii-
tenance is comparatively small, yet with
the equipment furnished by the U. S. ex-
periment stntions the University hopes_ to
do some good work. At the Santa Monica
station some experimental planting in
palms is about to be inaugurated. In an
experimental way it is designed to plant
some 200 different varieties. The result of
this undertaking will be watched with in-
terest hy florists, as it will serve to demon-
strate justwhat varieties can be grown in
the open air. Experimental planting to
olives and figs will also be indulged in, and
a full line of Asiatic oaks will be sent out
later from the Arnold arboretum. The
conditions of soil and climate at Santa
Monica are exceptionally favorable for this
sort of work. X. Y. Z.
Genista Fragrans.
rOU CANNOT GET FINER PLANTS THAN OUR STOCK.
DWARF, COMPACT AND SHAPELY.
5 inch pots, ... $4.00 per doz.; $30 per 100
« .... 6.00 " 50 "
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. AlBBKT MICHEL, ..-^^tto T,r.r.
EUaBNB H. MICHEL. ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper
Calla tilies, from 4H in- POtS, $12.00 per 100.
" 4 " 10.00 "
Yucca filamentosa, from seed bed, 50c. per 100.
Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, 60c. per
100 and upwards; listen application.
Verbenas, rooted cuttings, $5.00 per 1000.
Cupliea, 500. per 100.
H. MILLINGAR, MerchanWilfe, N. J.
WHEN WRITING t " - — - --..-...-r
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
I CARNATIONS. |
X I have fourteen houses planted to Carnations and they are under mj special *
Z pnrpnndsuoervision so that I can guarantee every cutting sent out. „, „„„u X
t " Te you Mndly write to me stating what varieties you want, how many of each *
i andwhen they are to be delivered I will give you figures and think we can make ^
I """"'■ ANNIE PIXLEY. t
t This is a new pink and one that you want to try it is one of those beautiful X
t lioht Sinks iust the proper color. The stems can be out fifteen to twenty inches long, Z
t the ca^y'^^uev" r burst^, and it is such a strong grower and free bloomer that you can't Z
X help but make money if you plant it. . -o^ino r,<.r.inn «19 on . ner 1000 X
T Orders will be filled in rotation begmmng now. Price per 100, JLi.OO , per iouu, i
T $100.00; 35 at 100 rates, 250 at 1000 rates.
C OLEXJS.
A large stock, in 75 varieties, including
the very newest kinds.
Kooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at $6,60
per 1000 by express ; in 20 varieties at $1.00
per 100 by mail.
Golden Bedder (true), at $10 per lOOO ; Ver-
scliafFeltii, Golden Verschaffeltii, Mrs.
I. D. Halglit and orher yellows at $8 a 1000.
New Kinds, including some of the most
handsome ever offered for sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at $2.00 per lOO by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100 ;
Verschaffeltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
Cash Witt order. Safe delivery guarauteed.
Also a large and fine stock of Carnations.
Seud for circular.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
PANSIES.
I will have ,«ood little plants right along until April Ist The strain is good,
extra good, and the price very low quaUty considered. Per 100, 76 cts.; per 500, $3.00
free delivery; per 1000 $5.00, you to pay delivery.
GERANIUMS.
1 Booted cuttings, all first class varieties and good bedders. Prince in mixture
t $10 00 per 1000; per 100, $1.50. In separate colors, $12.00 per 1000; per 100, $3.00. There
T are no medium varieties among these, they are all A No. 1.
2 Samples of any siock free. Terms absolutely cash with the order or C.O.D
I ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER
T Msntionnapera. Lock Box 4-96. ^
PA.
HERE IS WHAT WILL PLEASE YOU.
«'=?arel''v^'ieL'?s^tt6.?o''SIr'=?ro''o'r°'$l^Ji
per 100. The same from 2J4 inch pots, $2.00
per 100.
COtECS, from 21^ inch pots, fine, $2.00 per lOO.
Kooted cuttings, 60c. per 100.
AGERATUMS, blue and white, 2^ inch pots,
$2.00 per 100. Booted cuttings, 75c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 2)^ inch pots, $2.60 per 100. Boot-
ed cuttings, $1.25 per 100.
PETUNIAS, fine stock, double white, fringed,
2H pots, $8.50 per 100.
The above stock is all named varieties. At
these prices the selection of sorts must remain
with us. Cash must always accompany the
order. Plants now ready.
J. E- FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. - SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
Dear Sir:
"I received the plants Friday night and in
nrime condition. I was much pleased with the
whole lot of stocks and I think them very cheap.
I don't see how you can sell such stock so cheap,
and you will hear from me again. Thanks."
Fkank a. Emmons, West Kennebunk, Me.
This is not the only <
B "who speaks.
The KIvOrist's Exchange.
39
♦ IVO-W^ READY 4
Holly • Branches.
One Case « 5.00
Three Cases 1425
Five Cases 32.50
Send for circular.
We pay the freight for cash with order.
J. H. HAROLD, Marion Station, Md.
SMILAX FOR CHRISTMAS
Exfra fine long sirlngs.
$15.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D.
Aiso Roses, Violets and Carnations.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkviile, N. Y.
WOODBCBT, IT. J.
We like your paper very much, and count It
second to none. J. o. GIBSON.
HOLLY
Received Fresh Every Day.
Our men are now in woods
cutting. Can fill orders
for any quantity at short
notice. Our stock is of
extra quality, dark green
and well berried.
rnLL CASES, 16 cuWc feet, per case,
$4.00.
4 cases, $15.00. 5 cases, $18,00.
WILLIS S. CLARK,
613 lath St., N. "W.,
'WASHINCTON, - D. c.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
GALIFOilil PAMPAS PLOMES
AndCAIiLA ULY BULBS. Surplus stocks
nf Yellow Globe and Flat Uanvers OlSION
SEED, SMILAX, COB^flA, Etc. Collectors
of and Dealers In all kindsof Pacific Coast Seeds
Pritchardia, Phoenix and other PALM Seeds
inlareeorsmalllotsatlowTiitea. AUSTUAIjIAN
and JAPANESE Seeds of all kinds, collected by
our own agents and supplied fresh as soon as re-
ceived. Write for quotations to Seed Dept., "^
GEEM Allf FEUIT CO., los Angeles, Cal.
Adiantum Cuneatum
— IN—
2!^ luc'i pots $4.00 per 100.
3K " 8.00 «
In splendid condition.
Choice Mixed Ferns,
$1.00 per 100.
THE WIILIAMG. WILSON NURSERIES,
Flushing- and Steinway Avenues,
ASTORIA, L. I. CITY, NEW YORK-
SIEBRECHT & WADLEY,
ROSE HILL NURSERY, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.
SPECIAL OFFER OF DECORATIVE PLANTS
Palms from i foot to lo feet, in all leading varieties.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIDIES.
Big stock Asparagus plumosa, 4 inch pots, splendid plants.
Dracanas, in 20 best colored varieties, all sizes.
ORCHIDS and FERNS in great quantities. FRESH DRAC/ENA CANES for propagating.
THESE ARE NOT BABIES!
MY SABAL PALMETTO LEAVES are
from 2J to 3 ft. in width and length; sterna
3 to 4 ft.; they weigh from 2 io 3 lbs. each.
Price, packed in cases, f .o.h. here, $2.60 per
100; $16.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
Write f orprice list of other decorative goods.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
PAI^MS, DRAC^X^NAS
And other decorative plants at panic prices,
rt you want good and cheap plants send for my
New Autnmn Wholesale Price list,
Then send in your orders and get a bargain in
plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Gardens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
Aq), now taking Orders for the
Christmas Holidays, to be delivered about
the 18th, as by this means I can take
advantage of mild days to ship. The
following Foliage Plaats are in the best
possible condition :
7 in. Areca Latescens, 40 inches high
serous ; ji 50
6 in. Areca I;utescens, 30 inches hiah,
3 plants in a pot ' i qq
6 in. Kentia Belmoreana, 34 inches
h'ffti 1.00
5 in. Kentia Belmoreana, 30 inches
high yg
6in. Pandanus Utilis, 20incheshigh... ,50
6 in. Latania Borbonica, strong 75
8 in. l,atania Borbonica, strong, $3,00 to 3.60
6 in. Dracaena Prag^rans gO
3 in. Adiantum Cuneatum, ex-
,*'■" flie $7.00perl00
3 in. Mixed Perns 7.00 "
MEASUREMENTS ARE PROM FLOOR.
TEEMS : Cash, to all unknown parties.
LEMUEL eilL, Wissinoming, Phila., Penn.
WHEN WHITINS MEHTIONTHE FLOBIST-8 EXCHAKRP
EVERGREEN
CUT FERNS
Especially for Plorists' ITse.
FANCY. DAGGEH. 51.25 pGf Tiiousand Ferns.
IN liOTSof S,O0O and 0PWARDS, »1 per 1,000. Ferns (urnishsd thp vonr
round. SpeoialatteationglventoBupplying t^iewLolesale trade ^
''Tr'SS^p'^oS.' l°;.^Sf^i!A l^?re^sfra\'S^' <"""^ '""""'^'' ^ «■»
L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.
City Stand dnrinp; the Holidays ! 47th St. and I^exington Ave., NEW YORK.
PARLBYENSB.
We offer flue fronds of this Oiieen of
Ferns, at 810.00 per 100. Plants
from 60 cts, to J6.C0.
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in.pots, 3 stems, 7 ft j^Jtd
^B ,. 1 ' 8 00
EVERGREEN WREATHING.
ONLY 40,000 LEFT
Of two year XX ROSES. All in dormant
state. Ready to ship now.
or^ ^ ., Per 100 Per WOO
8000 Gen'lJacq., No. 1 $8 50 $75.00
3000 " No. 3 4.60 40.00
SOOO rirlch Brunnor, No. 1 8.60 76,00
1000 " No. 3 4.50 40.00
SOOHermosa, No. 1 8 00
300 " No.a 6.00
6000 Mad. Plantier. No. 1 6,00 60.40
3000 Pink Daily, No, 1 6,00 6000
1559 . " No. 3 4.00 35.00
30OD Agrlppina, No. 1 7.00 60.00
1000 " No.2 4.00 36.00
1000 Mad. Cochran, No. 1 8.60 76.00
3000 I.ondon, No. 1 7.00 60.00
1000 " No. 3 400 35.00
1000 lonis Phillipe, No, 1 6.00 50,00
6000 Balto. Belle, Queen of Prai-
rie and Seven Sisters, No. 1. 6.60 60,00
Our No. 2 are all at for land 6 in. pots. No.
1, Sand 6 in., heavy well rooted stock on own
roots. Order now. Our stock is far better
than the French stock. Don't delay. We are
yours truly,
C. RIBSAM & SONS, Trenton N. J.
Special grade for florist trade, made of prime stock, well wound,
fill wire orders promptly.
Large stock to
Medium Heavy, per 100 yards, $3.50; per 1000 yards, $30.00.
Extra Heavy, " 5.00; " 45.00
Bouquet Gfreen. Fresh stock, late picked. "Write or wire for prices thev arp
way down. ^ ' J "^'"^
Holly. A case of Holly in front of your store will make you money if it is the
right kind, well-berried, bright green and bought at (he right price. f5 00
per case. Ours is fine,
areen Wreaths. 12 inch diameter, trimmed off with colored Immortelles ner
doz,, $1.50; per 100, $10.00. ' ^
Holly Wreaths. Made of choice Holly, wound on rattan, 13 inch, per doz., $3.00;
Immortelles. Colored, fresh stock, $3.75 per doz. ; 50 bunches for $11.25- Yellow
natural color, $3.50 per doz.; 50 bunches, for $10.50.
Write or wire us your commanels. Tou can depend on instantaneous service
W. W. BARNARB & CO., 6 & 8 North Clark St., Chicago.
WHEW WRITrne mention the FLn.^ic;Ts. rYr.uaMt-.r O""
RlllE fLORIDl riOWEBS
FOR DECORATING.
Palm Leaves, $1.50 per 100.
Palm Crowns, $10.00 per 100.
Long Seedle Pines, $8.00 per 100.
Spanish Moss, $4.00 per 100 lbs.
Magnolia Poliage, $1.50 per bbl.
Holly, red, with berries, $1.50 per bbl.
Air Plants, $3.00 per 100. We will sell
Ave at hnndred rates. Try $5.00
worth and see what an immense
amount we send for the money.
SPECIAL LOW EXPRESS RATES
On small packages less than half
old rates. Write for rate to your
town. Have your order booked
early.
—SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.—
PIKE & ELLSWORTH,
jessamiike;, fla.
LATANIA BORBONICA.
, pots. 4 ft
* " IJ"
Phoenix Recllnaia, 7 in,
Asparagus Plumosus.
Pandanus Veitchll, 8 ii
pots. Si ft 3 00
» in. bushee 0 60
' " 0 25
pots, 4 ft 6 00
^ ;; 3;; 2 so
*"'?"*"" Cuneatum. 8 in, pots, ij high by
2 ft. diameter 2 60
Cut Adiantum Cuneatum, fine frond's, ji.'od a 100
Cut Asparagus Plumosus, 8 ft. strings, 50 cts.,
75 cts, and $1.00,
All measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J. L. LOOSi^, Alexandria, Va. J,
WHEN WRITING MENT.ori THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
It is conceded that the successful delivery of perishable
Stock in the best condition exactly when demand is active
is secured only as the result of considerable experience
and close study of all the controlling conditions. During
the past ten years we have studied these conditions and
have had the experience. We have faith that we can sup-
ply "first class stock on time," and to prove our faith by
our works on all orders given us in season, we will guar-
antee arrival or no pay
We attempt no competition in price with stock which
has never yet arrived, or arrived after Xmas. "A case of
Holly in front of the store is worth four (4) on the cars."
Price, f.o. b. ears N. Y. City, per case, well packed, $5.00.
C. VAUGHAN, 26 Barclay St., New York.
ORDER NOW
So as to be sure that you
will get what you want
FOR CHRISTMAS
ltOFFMlN,TIIESIIIIIJniNe,
OFFERS
ROMAN HYACINTHS
at $2.25 per hundred,
CYRPRIPEOIUM INSIGNES
at $2.00 per dozen.
And see his SMILAX advertisement
on another page.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS.
Dp you want a proof of the effective
work done by the Flokists' Ez-
CHANGB to its advertisers ? We refer you
to its columns; they speak for themselves.
40
The KIvOrist's Exchange.
Exclusively a Trade Paper.
A. T. Se iitm Printing and Fuishing Co, Ltd.
170 FULTOH STREET, HEW YORK.
AdTertlsInK Bates, 81.00 per Inch, each
tniertlon. DlaconntB on lone
term contracts,
Hiihacrlntion Price, 81. OO per yeari 83.00
to ForellTn Connt?ie8ln Postal Cnlon,
payable in advance.
MaSe OheokB and Money Orders payable to
A. T. Da La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. Lid.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue
AspnrasuB— Page 39, col, 2. 3.
gS5r-'°Ma"?a'=zfiS-'etc.-Pase 36, CO.. 1, P. «
col. 1: p. 45, col. 1, 3, 4; p. 48, col. 1
BoibH ■ """" """■■
p. 38, col
15, col, 1, 3, 4; p, 40, coi, 1.
il Roots— Title page; p. 34, col. 1, ', 3
Boxes— Patre 43, col. 4,
Bnildins Materials, •
p. 48, col, 2, 3.
!.— Page 17, col, 1, 2, 3, 4
I, «,col. 1,3,4
;' p", 45, coi
cfnerarla-PageS?, coi, 2.
eieiodendron-Paee 38, coi. 2.
Cyclamen— Pace 38. col. 3.
gSl^^fo;^§f»-Pa°;e k coi, 4; p, 44, col, 1. 2, 3, 4-, P.
e'Goods- Title page; P..37, coi. 3,'
. ool. 1, 2, 3, 4;
1. 46, coi, 3, 4
alias, Fe.o.
39. col. 1, 2, 3, 4,
■7lnrlHts' Liettei'S— page m, coi. ».
R Shms' WiippUes-Title page; p. 37._col,
F*"!^"'-.. , o S^*^, « IJ „nl 1 5. 3. 4: D. 40, col.
;"p, 45, col, 1: P
Flo'ier^ipVt's and Vases-Page 47, coi, 1, 2, 3, 4,
.. 43. col, 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 44, col. 1, 2, 3.
K'npiinio, — Paee 42, col. 1.
G?£l"ta-Pagc 38, co_l, 2, 3
Gernnin--
-Page 38, coi. 2. 3, 4.
liiass— Page 46, col. 3, 4; p. 47, coi. 2, 3.
Glazing Tools-Page «.coi^ I 4^
Greenhouses, etc., lior saie oi w
3t), col. 1.
Hall Insoi
Hardy Plo
iSSe"?t?JI'.ie-s''Sri'nne.*ades-Page 34, coi. 1,2;
fe^iirlols-tesSf i8?lof.t-3!4; P. 42,
col. 1; p. 46, col. 1; p- 48. col. 4.
IHoBH— Paee 39, col. 2, 3. ,„ , , ,
ffliSfhrooli-Page 34. col. 3, P. 48 col. 1, 4.
UrCniOH — ilLie \jait^
Pnnsy- Page 38, coi.
PliotoiraphB-Page'43, ooi. 2.
Plant Bed Cloth-Page——
ii ""i„o..ntor9— Page43, col.2, 8.
B 39, col, 4; p. 42, col, 1; p. 46, col. 1.
Ko
-Title page: p, 34, coi, 1, 2: p,
-Page 43, coi. 3.
iweerPe'aB-Pale 35, coi. 4.
Veuetabl- =—- - "■-""
p. 45. coi,
VentllatI
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ntilaiin«Apparntns-Page 47, col. 3, 4, p. 48,
Verbenks-Page 38, col, 4; p. 42, coi, 1; p, 46, coi.
3.4.
Violets-Page 48, coi. 1.
Wants— Page 3b. coi. 1; p. 4b, col. 1.
Contents.
PAGI
BLOOMINO CANN as in plats rOK THE HOLI-
DAYS ''
BOOKS RECErVED '*;
Catalogues RECEIVED 3'
CHANGES ra BUSINESS 31
Chbysanthemujis, late flowering . . 3
dwabf growing . . 3.
corsespondenoe : /,„■„!„„„*
The Yioiet Disease. A Scientific Opinion oi;
it. Judging Chrysantiiemums, Milwauiiee
Piower Show ^
CULTUBAL DEPAETMENT
Distribution of Seed at the Public
Expense.
The report of the Secretary of Agricul-
ture, published in the last number of the
Florists' Exchange, Is one of the best in
the history of the department. A careful
reading will convince any one that the
secretary's recommendation for the aboli-
tion of the seed distribution scheme is very
wise.
The abuses attending this distribution
have been apparent from the start; in many
instances they have been ridiculous. But
from an accident of discovery by one of
the employes of the Government, who was
asoientiflc botanist, several hundreds of
thousands of packets of seeds of our most
noxious weeds would have been sent to
some of the states, whose laws make it a
misdemeanor to distribute such seeds.
These seeds, which were imported at great
cost, were fortunately destroyed in time to
prevent much indignation on the part of
those who would have been the suflEerers.
The next folly was to buy vegetable and
flower seeds from those who had the
strongest political pull. The result of this
was that the department bought at very
high prices seeds that were absolutely
worthless ; they were not only worthless
because of their loss of germinating quali-
ties, but the cheapest of kinds were bought
without any regard to their adaptation to
our climate. One of the favored few went
into the London market and picked up the
vilest of trash, and when told the varieties
would not suit our country, he replied
it made no difference, they were for the
Government. The best features of these
purchases were that they would not grow,
and the recipients would not, therefore,
suffer loss from the planting. In many in-
stances the seeds bought were very good ;
in fact, they were bought from houses that
would not knowingly send out poor seeds.
B'rom what we have been able to learn the
seeds bought for distribution this season
have been of a much better quality.
Admitting they were of the best quality
that could possibly be obtained, why
should the practice be continued, or, for
that matter, why should it have been com-
menced ? There is not the slightest reason
for it, other than to assist the impecunious
members in paying campaign expenses.
And, if that was the motive, why not dis-
tribute something that would be more
effective, and at the same time not inflict
the damage, which many of the seeds sent
out cause ? When a farmer gets something
he does not want, or something that will
not thrive with him, he suffers a loss which
he would not if cigars, cards or confection-
ery were sent.
On the other hand, if garden supplies
are to be distributed, why not go to re-
sponsible seed houses and buy the seeds
already put up in papers, and such as are
adapted to the localities where they are to
be sent ; this could be done at a considera-
ble saving over the present cost of one cent
and four mills per packet. .
Congress should immediately act in this
matter and abolish a useless branch of gov-
-,»,.,..4- T.Tn..lr Ti- in Tint ft. ollflritv. tieitnei
and desired the vote of the members on
the standard of the display made ; should
that vote be in the affirmative they were
willing to fulfil their obligations ; if other-
wise they were not. After several expres-
sions of opinion had been heard, the Club
finally decided that the committee previ-
ously appointed use every means m their
power to collect the money due to them by
the aforesaid corporation.
A Fine Plant.
Messrs. Lehnig and Winnef eld, of
Hackensack, N. J., showed a superb plant
of Cyclamen persicum splendens in a tour-
inch pot, having 38 strong blooms ; color,
a light pink, with deeper disc.
Visitors. .
Messrs. D. D. L. Farson, the genial
secretary of the Pennsylvania Hojtieul-
X 1 ^..^i^+TT a^A TloT,-in.TmTl Grev. of Mai
CUT FLOWER Prices
Distribution op Seed at the public Hx-
FOREIGN notes
mignonette Fungus— Blanching, A .
New metal I<'ern dish, A
NEW York Florists' Club . . . .
NUBSEKYMEN AND THE PROPOSED TABIEP .
OBlTUAKT
OROHiD Gbowers' Calendar:
Oattleya Lahiata Vera, Phama
OTJESTlON Box
A Reliable Tl
Fibre iu Cut—
a iirlcli Fine
regent fires ,
Seed Trade bepobt.
trade notes :
rtucuBBici, il. *■• • • •
Chicago. Fulton, Mo,, Montreal
Albany, Los Angeiea .
New Yorlc , . •„•,,'
Boston, Erooiciyn,
Indianapolis, 'siingerlands, N, Y., Spring-
field, Mass,, Syracuse, N. T. .
ernment work. It is not a charity, neither
does it foster any industry. All that can
be said of it is that those who receive the
seeds are in most cases in.iured rather
than benefitted by the gift, but slightly
pleased vrith the attention they have re-
ceived at the hands of their M. O.
If any new industry was to be encour-
aged by this seed distribution the case
would be different ; or, if this money was
to be exnended to discover remedies
against insect pests that are an injury to
our whole country, or to experiment with
any agricultural work that would be too
expensive for individual effort, and at the
same time benefit the whole country, its
continuance would be desirable. As it is
the whole thing is a farce that is beneath
the dignity of any legislative body, much
less the one we delight to honor.
New York Florists' Club.
A very interesting and important meet-
ing of this body was held on Monday even-
ing, December 11. A large number of
members attended ; President Manda m
the chair.
The Madison Square Matter.
Mr. C. B. Weathered, on behalf of
the committee appointed to confer with
Mr. Ladenburg relative to the Madison
Square Garden Company's fulfillment of
the contract made with the Club in con-
nection with last Spring show, reported
as to the attitude of that corporation.
They contend that the Club failed to carry
out their part of the contract, inasmuch as
the show they gave was not a "good one,'
The Late Chrysanthemum Show.
The report of the exhibition com- 1
mittee on the late chrysanthemum show
was presented and read by Mr. J. M. Kel-
ler. He reviewed the various details in a
very able manner, pointing out the Club s
obligations to Mr. Mestaniz, of the Grana
Central Palace, and the gentlemen associ-
ated with him for their generous and gen-
tlemanly treatment, and to the various ex-
hibitors for services rendered, notwith-
standing the difficulties of transportation
in many cases. The success of the show
demonstrated the adaptability of the
Grand Central Palace for such exhibi-
tions, and that the New York public could
appreciate a good thing when presented to
them. More competition in the specimen
plant class would have been desirable; this
section was better represented in outside
cities than in New York ; he thoiight the
coHsmercial growers were not willing to
devote that time to specimen plants neces-
sary to bring them to perfection. ine
specimen plants grown in six and nine-
inch pots proved a special feature of tbe
show and deserve further attention by the
exhibition committee another year ; it was
something of a new departure and prom-
ised to be of great interest to growers, ex-
hibitors and the public generally. The
speaker then dwelt on the magnificence ol
the display of cut blooms and of seedlings,
and touched on the caution required by
iudges in making awards to novelties. He
instanced a case where last season a grower
had purchased and grown every novelty
offered, and out of the whole number only-
four proved worthy of further trial. Prob-
ably it might be wise to divide chrysanthe-
mums into two classes, making florists
flowers one class and other varieties, of in-
terest and value as plants, another class ;
with all the cross-fertilization of varieties
the distinguishing lines between the Chi-
nese and Japanese, the incurved and re-
flexed, etc., seemed to be pretty well oblit-
erated. He characterized the rose display
as " ridiculously small for the largest rose-
growing and rose-consuming district of
the country ; " and eulogized the carnation
men for their good exhibit. He eona-
mented on the difficulty usually experi-
enced in getting retail men to enter the
field; the majority of these geritlemen
were not slow to state what in their opin-
ion ought to be done, and also to criticise
what had or had not been done ; but there
they stopped ; the management should be
thankful to the gentlemen in this line who
were willing to devote their energy and
goods toward making the show a success.
As judges in this class the committee had
not this year selected society ladies, but
representative men in the trade.
After dwelling on the excellence of the
other exhibits Mr. Keller suggested that
some rule be adopted by the Club in order
to compel intending exhibitors to fulflU
their contracts, more especially those who
were to show plants. Backing out at the
last moment was fraught with consid-
erable inconvenience to the management
in the arrangement of the exhibits.
The report was received with applause
and ordered to be spread on the minutes.
secretary oi i.uo i^ouuoj;.""-. Ti ivjoi
tural Society, and Benjamin Grey, of Mai-
den, Mass., were interested visitors. _ Mr.
Farson addressed the meeting m his hap-
piest vein, his " dry " humor evoking roars
of laughter. Mr. Grey also made a few
remarks. ., . j ..„ +.,«
The Club afterwards adjournedto the
hall below to view the miniature World s
Fair" exposition now going on there,
through the courtesy of the Grand Central
Palace managers. ,
The Club banner, which was sent to
Chicago, was returned by Mr. Jas. I. Upn-
lan, and is now displayed behind the
president's chair in the club room.
New York.
Betall Trade.
Among the retail men business is
very quiet and anticipations of a good
Christmas season are not very bright-
Flowers are fine and in good supply, put
with few buyers, and consequently low
prices. There are a few weddings and re-
ceptions taking place, and it is thought
that January will be marked by a large
number of wedding decorations. We
hope so.
SIEBBEOHT &WADLBT, i09 Fifth aye.,
had a decoration this week of a coming
out tea." Palms and plants were used
abundantly. The mirrors and the door
transoms were adorned with orchids, ine
debutante received her guests m an alcove
of smilax and flowers, at the back of which
was a large bank of palms and stove plants.
The prevailing tone of this room was pink,
the mantel being banked with Belle Sie-
brecht roses. The room adjoimng was
decorated with American Beauty, and in
the supper room Anna Alexieff, with very
long stems, were lavishly used.
ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth ave., got up
several very flne pieces lately for the For-
dyce Parker funeral at W. 51st st. They
comprised a large wreath of violets, a
wreath of white hyacinths and pink roses,
cycas leaves, a flat bunch of violets and a
large number of loose flowers. Mr. Mc-
Connell has had several small dinners and
one large one, eighteen covers, this week.
The private conservatory of Andrew Car-
negie, which is such an ornament to W. 51st
St.; is in charge of Mr. McConnell. The
rock work, ferns and palms are particu-
larly admired.
C L. DORAN, 860 Sixth ave., had a large
order for bouquets for a reception of the
Mendelssohn Glee Club, W. 55th st., this
week.
H. KOHN, 896 Sixth ave., had several re-
ceptions this week. One of them, in W.
51st St. was given in honor of the debut or
Miss Davis. The hall and staircase were
lined with palms and in the room where
the guests were received a centre table
was ornamented with a large plateau of
Testout roses from which ran ribbons to
the four corners, at each of wh:oh was a
vase of the same roses. In this room was
a bower of palms with a curtain of smiUx
held back by a pink ribbon. The mantels
were banked with violets and Testout
The Annual Dinner.
Treasurer Weathered informed the
meeting that the price of tickets this year
would be $4 ; he hoped for a large atten-
dance and that members would come for-
ward in their usual liberal manner with
flowers and plants for decorations.
Election of Officers.
The following are the Club's offi-
cers for the ensuing year : President, Mr.
Patrick O'Mara ; vice-president, Mr. Ernst
Asmus ; secretary, Mr. John Young ;
treasurer, Mr. C. B. Weathered ; trustees,
Messrs. Paul Dailledouze, E. Koffman, W.
H. Siebrecht, Fred. A. Storms and Gus
Bergmann.
Palm Garden at the Palace.
Mr. Mestaniz submitted plans and
prospectus of a proposed palm or roof gar-
den in connection with the Grand Central
Palace, and asked the Club's co-operation
therewith, pointing out the mutual advan-
tages to accrue from such.
A committee of five, consisting of Messrs.
Julius Boehrs, Weathered, McCrowe,
Forstermann and John N. May, was ap-
pointed to confer with Mr. Mestaniz on the
matter. ,
The Club voted that an appropriation of
SlOO a year be made to the secretary to pay
for clerk hire.
Chattebton Bros, have opened a mce
flower store at 503 Fifth ave., corner of 43d
street. It is nicely fitted up and in a good
position for business. We wish the brothers
all success.
DAYID CLAKK & SON, Boulevard and
78th St., had two flne house and church
weddings uptown last week. They had
also an elaborate dinner of ten covers m
W 74th St. Yellow roses were the pre-
dominant flowers. They have two fash-
ionable weddings for January on their
books, one a house and church decoration
and the other a house decoration only.
Geo. Hebkmann. 413 B. 34th st., is re-
ceiving large supplies of well berried holly
from Delaware. It is selling rapidly. Mr.
Herrmann's bulb trade has been remark-
ably good this Fall.
Chas. SohwAke, 318 B. 34th St., is the
New York agent forKelsey's new Southern
galax leaves, and has a large stock of the
best quality always on hand.
Sew Tork Cut Flower Exchange.
Business is still dull here. Flowers
are fine and not too plentiful for the sea-
son, but the demand is lacking. William
Amos, of Woodside, is bringing m some
fine carnations and Begonia carnea, John-
B Towell, of Inwood, always has line
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41
violets, hyacinths, lily of the valley and
carnations. Jas. Fitzgerald, of Astoria, is
about the only grower vrho brings yellow
carnations, first rate quality. He gets $2
for them. Max. Mosenthin, New Durham,
has nice roses. He reports the sale of
palms, which he grows in large quantities,
as very satisfactory. Prices in the middle
of the week were, carnations, II to $2 ;
white lilac, S3 per dozen ; lilvof the valley,
13 to $i per 100; single violets, 25 cents ;
double, $1.50 to $2 ; Kaiserin Augusta Vic-
toria and Mad. C. Testout, SW per 100;
Cusin, very fine, and Perle, $5; mignonette,
superior, 50 cents ; Lilium Harrisii, S1.25
per dozen ; stevia, 10 to 15 cents per bunch.
Geo. a. Strohlbin, of Henry A. Dreer,
Philadelphia, was in town for a few
days this week.
The Market.
"This is theworst week I have ever
knocked up against at this season." So
spake Mr. John I. Baynor, of Burns &
Raynor, and his experience has been that
of all the wholesale men, who look blue,
feel discouraged and are on the verge of
being disgusted with business as it now
stands. The cut flower trade in this city
is demoralized. There is no scarcity of
stock, ice boxes are filled to overflowing,
but lots of it is of poor quality, and the
extremely cold and disagreeable weather
we are passing through has relegated the
street fakir to obscurity; therefore, the
bulk of what stock comes in is left on the
hands of the commission dealer. The
Christmas outlook is anything but cheer-
, ful ; there is not time to develop prices,
which are at as low an ebb as they have
ever been at this season, and no prevalent
indication that might lead up to an antici-
pated increase at the holidays. Carnations,
which have sold fairly well in previous
weeks, cannot be disposed of at any figure;
the same may be said of every other class
of stock. The grower who in face of the
existing outlook, pursues the policy of
holding back his supply for Christmas, in
the expectation of realizing a high figure
on same, will be surely doomed to disap-
g ointment. The Winter, it is feared, will
e a hard one, and the possibility of smaller
growers, depending on their cut flower
sales and not blessed with an over-supply
of capital, going under, will be a natural
sequence if this state of affairs continues.
Tulips and Von Sion narcissus are com-
ing in,^nd sell for $1.
Julius Boehks has been awarded a silver
medal by the management of the Ham-
burg (Germany) chrysanthemum exposi-
tion for some cut blooms which were
placed on exhibition by his friend, Herr
Seyderhelm, of that city. The flowers were
taken across the ocean by that gentleman
in his state room on his return from a
recent visit to the United States, and not-
withstanding the two weeks' journey they
endured, by proper attention being given,
they were in first rate condition when
staged on the exhibition table, as testified
to by the recognition they received.
The subject of shipping chrysanthemum
blooms to be placed on exhibition in foreign
countries has been previously mooted ; the
foregoing facts clearly demonstrate that it
can be done without their being " frozen "
provided the flowers be not ignored on the
voyage. It fame and public advertising in
a foreign land be of any service to Ameri-
can growers, the exhibiting of their pro-
ducts at such shows might be worthy of
further con.sideration.
Adolphe Le Moult, florist of No. 170
Bowery, on Thursday confessed two judg-
ments for $2,235, one for $1,314 in favor of
Thomas Nilan for money borrowed on Feb-
ruary 4, 1888, and the other for $911, in
favor of Mary Sheerin, $600 being for
money borrowed between August 8, 1891,
and February 8, 1893, and $250 for wages.
Mr. Le Moult has been in business more
than twenty-five years, and a few years
ago considered himself worth more than
$100,000, having considerable real estate at
Tremont, where his nurseries are located.
He formerly had a number of branch stores
in various parts of the city, and the losses
he incurred thereby imposed a load on him
he has ever since been struggling to over-
come. For several years his business has
been concentrated in his Bowery store.
Horwitz & Hershfield, his attorneys, said
business had been bad, and some of his
creditors had been compelled to bring
pressure to bear on him, without which he
would have come out all right. His lia-
bilities are estimated at about $20,000, and
he had lately given mortgages on his prop-
erty at Tremont to secure about $10,000 of
his liabilities. His lawyers felt sure that
jMr.Le Moult would pay off all his debts
in time.
Recent Fires.
Chicago.— The greenhouse of A. J.
Youngquist at 59th st. and Kedzie ave.,
was destroyed by fire on December 6. Loss
IS estimated at $500 ; there is no insurance.
Brooklyn.
With the approach of Christmas busi-
ness seems to grow more lively ; there has
been a noticeable improvement this week,
but stock continues plentiful. A greater
quantity of lilies and other bulbous flow-
ers has been grown this season, with the
result that gluts are of frequent occur-
rence. Harrisii of good quality is selling
at from ten to twelve cents. Smilax has
been in greater demand this week. There
is also a fair call for rose geranium, helio-
trope and stevia.
The retail men are receiving their usual
quota of Christmas greenery. Orders hav-
ing been placed for it in Summer there are
fears that the deal may prove unremunera-
tive. Jas. Mallon & Sons, Fulton st.,
have engaged extra storage room for
their large supply of trees, which have ar-
rived in fine condition.
The plant trade continues fair, consider-
able demand being made for Chinese prim-
ulas, cyclamen, small palms, pandanus,
ferns and orange trees in fruit.
Last week we mentioned the decorations
in connection with the Blackford-Tomp-
kins wedding. In the interval the young
groom has died, and hardly had the flowers
used for the former occasion faded when
the funeral orders were given. These
were executed by C. E. Applegate, Put-
nam ave.
H. W. WlPPEBMANN, 1389 Atlantic ave.,
has his conservatories filled with a grand
collection of palms, stove plants, orchids,
etc. The orchids are particularly fine.
W. C. Krick, 1287 Broadway, shows fine
laslias in bloom in his windows ; his con-
servatory is, as usual, well stocked with
choice plants.
Feed. Doekustg, 1100 Lafayette ave., is
already taking orders for church decora-
tions at Christmas. He has booked sev-
eral and expects more.
A. Jahn, 128 Broadway, always makes
his show windows an artistic and interest-
ing study. The latest novelty which at-
tracts quite a crowd is three inverted elec-
tric light bulbs, one showing a golden
hued light, another a bright crimson, and
the third a mixture of green and gold.
From these balloon-shaped bulbs depend
small baskets filled with violets. The
wires by which the lights hang from the
roof are concealed by sprays of asparagus
and the effect is that of three fairy-like
illuminated balloons, flower laden, floating
in space. The other window stiows some
beautiful cypripediums, Cattleyas, cycla-
mens and primulas in full bloom— also a
bright scarlet azalea. Mr. Jahn has im-
ported some new fern pans in silver and
gold of exquisite designs.
FiSHEE, 92 Broadway, has an order for
a large wedding in Bedford ave., on De-
cember 28. Both church and the residence
of the bride's father, Lawrence Howard, of
Brooklyn, will be richly ornamented.
Mr. J. C. Rogers, of this city, father of
W. S. ("Major") Rogers, the forger, has
been to Augusta, Me., where the latter was
incarcerated, and taken his son home, pro-
bably to die. Young Rogers was released
upon his father's furnishing bail and set-
tling the forged check and other matters
against the young man in Augusta. It is
understood that the cases against him
there and elsewhere will not be pushed
pending the development of the disease
from which he is suffering, which is con-
sumption.—ilfaine Farmer.
Buffalo.
Trade though not unusually large has
been steadily fair ; Thanksgiving business
was called better by most of the retailers
than that of a year ago. This week, with
call for flowers for funerals being slight,
we seem to be confronted with the usually
annual dull time antedating the holiday
trade, at about which time several large
coming entertainments will no doubt help
to increase the call for flowers.
Good bloom has hardly been equal to the
demand of late, and has brought compara-
tively good prices. The common hue of
late of "violets scarce, smilax plenty," is
still heard frequently.
J. H, Reestook took several days off
last week visiting friends at Seneca Falls,
N. Y., and D. B. Long tried to emulate his
actions, but in a different sphere, that of
nursing a rheumatic arm. ViDI.
Chrysanthemums are gone entirely, a
fact regretted by but few. Fair average
prices have been obtained ; good blooms
sold well. There being no general show
this year some of the growers who have
stores gave private exhibitions, which,
judging by the photographs taken, must
have been exceedingly pretty. Roses and
carnations now have full sway. Violets
are in good demand, supply limited; the
same remarks apply to callas.
Palmbb & Son, S. J. Anderson and
Adams & Nolan are busy with decora-
tions for store openings, which are very
popular here.
W. Scott, J. H. Rebstook and Chris.
Chbistensen are kept busy with weddings
and receptions. Wm. Scott is very proud
of his namesake carnation, which is doing
splendidly, proving itself well worthy of
the illustrious name it bears.
Wm. Millet has a lot of fine Harrisii in
bloom, but fears he is a trifle early ; de-
piand is very slow at present. W. M.
Baltimore.
The market.
Trade has been dull the past week;
there were ample roses and carnations to
supply the demand. Violets are the only
thing that are scarce, so scarce that dealers
sometimes are in a fever when they take
an order, for to fill it they often chase
around the suburbs after the blue favorite
in vain.
The dealers do not anticipate an active
trade for Christmas owing to the general
cry of hard times, and to the fact that
Christmas eve comes on a Sunday. This it
is feared will affect trade very much.
Clnb Meeting.
The committee on the chrysanthe-
mum show made a partial report showing,
that, financially, the show was not as good
as last year.
Commercial fertilizers had a share in the
discussion of the evening. Some of the
growers had good results from the use of
such fertilizers and some had not. The ad-
vocates of such fertilizers as nitrate of
soda, sulphate of ammonia, bone, etc.,
stated that they would not use any of
these solely, but always in conjunction
with cow manure.
Mr. Ekas thought nitrate of soda had an
influence upon the flower, especially on the
color. Another member differed. The
best result he had obtained was not in the
color, but in strength of the stem and per-
fection of foliage, which to his mind was an
important consideration.
The members were not out in the num-
bers usually present.
General News.
Dr. Cbaio, of Govanstown, Md. , a
private gentleman who had built green-
houses for commercial purposes, died
Saturday, December 9. '
A few chrysanthemums are still sent in.
Mr. B. Kress sent a consignment of yellow
ones to the Exchange this week.
The stores are putting on their Christ-
mas attire. ^ ^
Boston.
A Crape Pnller's Tactics.
The crape pullers' business methods
have been pretty well ventilated this
season, but the experience of a Cambridge
gentleman recently" at the hands of a
cheeky representative of this gentry, war-
rants the prediction that this particular
agent's days are numbered in this vicinity
at least, unless he reforms. Giving the
name of a prominent florist firm of this
city he obtained an order for a design,
which he made up and delivered to the
satisfaction of all concerned. All would
have been well, as the story goes, but for
the fact that he received an order for a
similar design shortly afterward, and with
a si)irit of economy permeating his massive
brain, he returned to his first customer,
and telling a plausible story of waxing the
flowers at a small expense, obtained pos-
session of the design and forthwith deliv-
ered it to his second customer, receiving in
all two prices for the same work.
After a reasonable time the Cambridge
gentleman investigated, with the result
that the firm in question knew nothing of
either the agent or transaction.
A detective soon had the so-called agent
under his protecting wing, and he will
now have an opportunity to explain. That
he will be punished is the wish of all legiti-
mately interested in floral work as well as
of a community that is exposed to the
workings of this class of fakirs.
The HoUdar Outlook.
With the holiday trade almost at
hand everybody interested in floral work
is anticipating genuine hard work, and
from the present outlook nothing else is
to be reasonably expected. That there
will be plenty of stock is beyond question,
or, at least, it appears that way at present.
The fact that there are many thousand
more feet of glass than last year, and the
improved facilities of transportation, of
which columns might be written, is evi-
dence of the magnitude of supply which
will be on hand the coming week.
If the quantity of holly, mistletoe, pine
and other Christmas decorative goods
shipped the past few days be considered a
criterion of the holiday flower trade, every
one will be satisfied, for the above class of
goods has at least held its own with previ-
ous years.
The Market.
The market is flooded with all
kinds and varieties of flowers, especially
bulb stock, of which there is a regular
glut.
That the prices are good and sales proflt-
able regardless of the supply is a matter of
wonder, but it is a fact.
Mermet, Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Al-
bany and La France bring $3 to $6 ; Perle,
Hoste, Wootton and Watteville, $3 to $4 ;
Testout and Kaiserin, $4 to $8 ; American
Beauty, $10 to $15 : carnations, $1.50 to $3 ;
lily of the valley, $4 ; violets, $1 to $1.50;
smilax, $10 to $12 ; Roman hyacinths, $1 to
$2; paper-white narcissus, $1 to $3; bouvar-
dia, $2 to $3 ; mignonette, $1 to $8 ; stevia,
25o. to 35c. per bunch ; callas, $8 to $10.
Carl Jurgins, of Newport, R. I., is cut-
ting a few fine Kaiserin ; also some of the
best valley sold in this market.
W. W. Edgar's mignonette sells at
sight, and is worthy of its popularity.
S. J. Reuteb, of Westerly, R. I., is
building eight 100-foot rose houses in addi-
tion to his extensive plant in that city.
J. Newman & Sons have charge of the
holiday decorations at "Atkinson's," fur-
niture dealer, also at the Paine Furniture
Company Warerooms. F. W.
Philadelphia.
Market News.
The past week has been one of the
dullest of the season so far. The cry of
very little doing seems to be general.
Flowers are very good and the retail stores
have all good displays, but only a limited
number of buyers are around. The dull
market causes much dumping of flowers ;
one instance came to my notice where good
Perle went at $1.50 per 100, and good
smilax at eight cents.
The plant trade is also dull ; a few orders
are now being taken for delivery next'
week, mostly for palms and araucarias ;
these latter sell at from $2.50 to $16 each.
Betall Stores.
The prospects for much Christmas
decorating seems slim ; orders so far are
fewer and smaller.
H . Graham & Son bad a nice decoration
this week at the store of S. M. Wanamaker
& Co. A chime of bells over the door was
especially well done and very appropriate.
Heron & Nisbet, like most others,
could do more business. Their window
certainly is very attractive.
Jos. KiFT & Son seem to be doing fairly
well ; they have a good suburban trade,
and also a good decorative trade. Their
stock of fiowers is excellent, and every-
thing is shown off to good advantage ; if a
dark corner can be utilized it is enlivened
up by an electric light. Yes, Robert is
found ready in every emergency, even to
arresting the condensation on the front
door.
Growers.
A visit to John G. Bisele's estab-
lishment recently found things going along
as usual. One of the chief features here is
fiowering begonias, of which a great many
are raised. Mr. Eisele advertises them in
the Florists' Exchange and by so doing
has become quite noted for these plants.
Snowdrop and Vernon are the principal
varieties. I was also shown a new one
exactly like Snowdrop, except that it is of
a very pretty pink color. When this is put
on the market it will certainly sell well. A
house of mixed carnations is looking very
well. These were planted out from four
and five-inch pots after the 'mums were
over, and, having good balls of soil, they
can be lifted at any time and sold as pot
plants. Another house contained bouvar-
dias, Alfred Neuner being mostly grown.
I also noticed quite a good many plants of
the old variety Hogarth, which looked very
flue. There is a stock of decorative and a
general collection of bedding plants.
Mr. Eisele now has two stores going, one
13th St. above Thompson and the other Co-
lumbia ave. above 10th, and is well satis-
fied with the results.
Habeemehl Bbos. speak very encourag-
ingly of busineps in decorations; they have
been quite busy of late. The cut flower
trade has not been so good. Lilium Har-
risii are looking very good with this firm ;
they have some now in bloom, and will
have a good batch for Christmas. One
house of Asparagus plumosa was well
worth seeing. Another house contained
genistas, hydrangeas and L. Harrisii; these
will all come along for Easter.
Julius Wolfe, Jr., has just added
another house to his new plant. He now
has three good houses, all heated with hot
water under pressure. Of this system he
speaks highly, and says it is much more
economical than steam, and very easy to
manage. David Rust.
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Gael Wilk, Clarkson st., has a fine col-
lection of red and white bouvardia, grown
in solid bed, which comes In handy at
present for cut flower purposes. He has
several plants of a variety with a darker
flower than Alfred Neuner, a taking color.
Mr. Wilk has been troubled with rust on
his carnations. He used in liquid form a
solution named Chloro-napthalium, with
very good results, applying the insecticide
with a syringe on clear days. He used in the
ratio of a thumbpot full to a pail of water.
Louis Sohmutz, Clarkson St., has several
thousand lilies in good shape for Christ-
mas and Easter, besides a large number out
in frames which he winters over, bringing
them into the house about March, to force
for use after the Easter holidays, when, he
says, he finds a R:ood demand for same.
His Mermet, Perle, Bride and La France
roses are in fine condition. The latter he
finds his best Summer rose, growing it in
solid bed. A number of hydrangeas for
Easter trade are now under the benches,
well started, and ready to take the place
of the lilies to be sold at Christmas. Every
available position is utilized here; an
edging to the rose beds, composed of young
geranium plants, was an example of Mr.
Schmutz's economization of space.
Visitors to the late New York flower
show were charmed by the collection of
orange trees in fruit there exhibited by the
well-known growers, Chas. Zeller's Sons,
of Flatbush, N. Y., and which secured the
medal of the New York Florists' Club.
These little plants are becoming very popu-
lar, the exquisite fragrance of the blossoms
and the unique appearance of the plants
themselves when in fruit, rendering them
deservedly so. The Messrs. Zeller grow
orange trees very extensively, and a large
house now full of them presents a fine ap-
pearance. The flowers are much called for
in connection with wedding decorations,
and can be had at almost any season.
The method adopted by this firm in rais-
ing the Citrus chinensis is from cuttings
struck in March. The young plants are
set in soil composed of moderately heavy
loam, to which has been added a liberal
portion Of decayed manure and sand. They
will flower the following Spring, but it
takes three years before well-fruited, sala-
ble plants can be had. During the Sum-
mer months the plants should be set out of
doors in some well-protected spot. They
require to be syringed well and often ; and
when brought inside they enjoy a tempera-
ture of from 65 to 70 degrees. Scale and
snails are their worst insect enemies and
require to be constantly watched for.
Another of the flrm's specialties is Pri-
mula sinensis, and of these they raise very
considerable quantities. Said Mr. Alfred
Zeller : "we iind it to our advantage to
grow our own seed ; we then know what
we may expect. The present demand is
as three to one in favor of white and light-
colored varieties, and by careful selection
we have succeeded in getting a magnifl-
cent strain, and the plants raised from it
are readily disposed of."
"How do you get these nice, stocky
plants ?"
"We sow our seed in May in flats in a
light sandy soil and prick oft into shal-
low flats, transferring the plants when
large enough into 2^ inch pots. Prom
these pots we transplant to salable
pots (five-inch), and keep them under glass
all Summer in a partly shaded part of the
greenhouse, being careful not to overdose
the plants with water. Overwatering is
one of the greatest drawbacks in connec-
tion with primula growing and is accounta-
ble for the yellow foliage so often seen in
stock, before it is in a salable condition.
Our own practice to prevent them drawing
up in the house is to give plenty of air and
keep them as near the glass as possible.
After the plants are shifted into their sala-
ble pots we keep them on the dry side from
that time on till they begin to show bud
about September when a liberal supply of
water is given. By adopting these means
we find that the plants retain a better
color, the foliage being nice and green.
During the Fall and Winter we keep the
houses at a temperature of from 45 to 50 de-
grees, but during the Summer we keep it
as low as possible."
Apian which this firm advantageously
adopts with their hyacinths is to plant a
number of the bulbs in ordinary pans, say
five, six, eight or a dozen, according to the
size of the pan ; being careful to select the
varieties that grow evenly and whose
colors will blend harmoniously. They
found a ready sale for these pans last year
and anticipate a greater demand this
season.
Large quantities of azaleas, lilies and
genistas are being grown tor the Easter
trade, besides a general assortment of
plants for home trade. Some of the aza-
leas, on account of having been imported
late in the season, are Inclined to drop
their leaves, but when fairly established
they succeed very well.
Mr. Bmil Zeller, who this year ran for a
political office on the republican ticket,
was defeated by his opponent by only eight
votes.
At this time of the year a visit to Mr.
Grus. Bergmann's establishment is of in-
terest, not alone on account of the magnifi-
cent display of cyclamen which is there
met with, but as well to note the prepara-
tion and manner of handling plants which
that gentleman adopts tor bringing them
into bloom at Easter.
This year Cyclamen Persicum splendens
are shown in two houses ; several hundreds
have been sold, but they still keep up a
brave show in the benches, and looking at
them from a coign of vantage the mingled
colors of pink, pure white, deep red, and
white with carmine disc, are a pleasurable
sight to the eye. Can any one explain, by
the way, how it is that among all these
varieties it is only the pure white that has
fragrance, very slight, yet of marked deli-
cacy. Prices for this stock are ruling
lighter than last season. Buyer's prices
are guided by size and evenness of blooms,
all colors seeming to take equally well with
the public.
A plant not often noted in this vicinity
is Ardisia erenulata. Mr. Bergmann has
a fine stock. On page 19 of this volume of
the Flokists' Exchange it is told how de-
sirable it is for holiday use, being much
better adapted to the house than the sola-
num ; they stand the dry air well, and if
kept from gas the fruit will retain its color
for a long time. This particular lot aver-
age 30 to 24 inches high and are about two-
and-a-half years old. The brilliant red
berries spring in clusters from where last
season's growth stopped ; they distribute
themselves evenly around the plant, and
with the green foliage beneath and above,
make an effective holiday plant, one that
certainly should be a quick seller.
Mr. Bergmann is well stocked in palms,
principally Kentias, arecas, also pandanus.
A fine bench of rubbers, struck from cut-
tings made last February, command at-
tention. They were grown cool, hardened
off until the leaves almost turned red, and
are stocky, healthy plants.
Carnations fill two houses; Lizzie Mo-
Gowan and Puritan are his whites, with
the preference to the first named on ac-
count of its greater freedom in fiowering.
Daybreak, grown on a solid bench, does
well and is his best paying kind. Lady
Emma is also well grown on solid benches.
Primula chinensis are here in quantity ;
among the lot we noted Ccerulea standing
out well from its neighbors on account of
its distinguishing light blue; it seems
more shy in blooming, however, than the
others of its class. A bench of cinerarias
in another house is coming along nicely.
There is no space wasted in this estab-
lishment, and nooks and corners are filled
with selaginella and like small stock ;
English ivy is grown along the sidewalks,
and overhead in one of the houses is a neat
collection of Cattleyas.
Narcissus von Sion is the only bulbous
stock grown here. Mr. Bergmann has a
goodly quantity of these, which, he says,
will pay fairly well if brought in early,
otherwise they are a drug.
For Easter, in lilies, he is raising Harrisii
only. The day comes early in 1894 — March
37, which is almost as early as it can come,
and these are more easily forced than
longiflorum. A lot of young hydrangeas
in a house by themselves are also destined
for the Easter market.
Azaleas here are dealt with somewhat
out of the usual. One thousand plants are
tucked away in cold frames, covered with
salt hay ; over the sash are placed frames
of board, and here they will remain until
six or seven weeks before Easter. They are
then brought out and gradually exposed to
the light and the heat, and this method, in
Mr. Bergmann's opinion, renders the
plants easily manageable to bring into
flower at the desired time and the blooms
more hardy.
A new market wagon is to make its ap-
pearance here which will come up to the
pace set by the Dailledouze Bros. Who's
next?
A New Metal Fern Dish.
As an ornament for a parlor window or
dining-room table few things are more ap-
propriate and few are more popular than
a neat metal dish containing a small plant,
be it fern, palm or whatever be the own-
er's predeliction. With the majority of
metal dishes presently on the market, how-
ever, considerable dissatisfaction has been
expressed on account of the shallow nature
of the tin or zinc pans used for holding the
soil in which to set the plant, cramping
the root room and preventing proper
evaporation ; such causes proving fatal to
plant life.
The illustration presented herewith
shows a metal tern dish so constructed as
to depth as to obviate danger from the
foregoing causes. It is manufactured
seven and eight inches deep and over, and
instead of the usual zinc or tin pans shown
in the picture, which are used in connec-
tion with these vessels, the manufacturers
Foreign Notes.
A hurricane of terrible force swept over
Scotland in the end of last month, level-
ling and breaking down trees in all direc-
tions. Its violence exceeded that of the
storm when the first Tay bridge tell. A
correspondent of Gardening World writes
that "one cannot give anything like an
adequate idea of the awful destruction.
Giant oaks and beeches bowled over,
with tons of soil on their roots, making in
some cases holes seven feet deep and ten to
twenty feet across."
METAL FEKN DISH.
have provided neat earthenware pans, hav-
ing the same qnalifloations as the ordinary
earthenware flower pot in general use
among florists, which is so conducive to
every healthful detail requisite in plant
culture. This earthenware pan is fltted with
a lip or rim at the top, preventing the metal
ring which encircles it to allow of easy
lifting from slipping over. This ring is
provided with a loop at each side through
which the fingers can be placed when it is
desired to remove the dish or pan from the
metal dish for the purpose of watering the
plants. Tne pans, with ordinary care, can
be used for holding a succession of flower-
ing plants, as they each in season come
along.
For growing bulbs for window culture
probably no better, at least no more orna-
mental device, could be found. Half a
dozen hyacinths, of even growth and har-
mony in color, present a grand effect in
these dishes, which are made in copper,
bronze, silver-plated finish that does not
tarnish, silver plate and celluloid finish
and other designs.
•They can be easily kept bright and clean
by the use of water, soap and a woolen
rag, and one great advantage they possess
is their cheapness.
We are indebted to Messrs. AUGUST
ROLKER & Sons, 136-138 W. 24th St., New
York, who handle these goods, for the cut
shown herewith.
The pan here seen is the ordinary tin or
zinc one, and not the earthenware pan
above described, and the picture is pre-
sented more to show the exact depth of the
fern dish.
Utica, N. Y.
Chas. F. Seitzek has a flue lot of Marie
Louise violets coming into crop, and a
house of the finest smilax we have seen in
some time.
Peter Ckowe is the banner violetist ;
three houses, each 140x11 feel, just coming
into crop, present a beautiful sight. He
can not begin to fill the demand, and will
put up two more houses next year. The
secret of maintaining a succession of
bloom is to allow the runners to remain,
pressing them into the soil, they will then
produce a crop when the parent plant is
exhausted. He has a fine collection of
roses in solid beds ; especially Papa Gon-
tier, six years old, Bride, Mermet and
Niphetos. He finds PapaGontier does best
in a temperature of 50 degrees at night. A
bench of Meteor is magnificent, fiourishing
in a temperature of 65 or 70 degrees at
night. Wootton does well here ; it is a
first-class rose.
A side bench of chrysanthemums at-
tracted our notice ; the plants were rooted
in sand bed August 5, planted September
1, and are now in full crop. Kioto, Ivory,
and other early kinds are just right for
Christmas. W. MoTT.
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time, but he also lays down a store of sta-
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43
Cultural Department
Roses.
We now have more time to give to our
roses, as everything of importance is
housed for tiie Winter. The chrysanthe-
mum houses should be cleaned out and
filled with hydrangeas, lilinms and hybrid
roses. The following varieties of hybrids
1 have found the easiest to handle when
wanted early : Ulrich Brunner. General
Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, Paul Neyron,
Mrs John Laing and Anna Alexieff. They
should be pruned well back, a little of the
top soil cleaned ofif and plants put in a
temperature of 45 degrees at night. Give
them plenty of air in the day time, especi
ally in bright weather. Do not give any
stimulant until the pots are weir filled
with roots and the buds well started, then
give a little top dressing. When roots and
shoots are doing well, increase the tem-
perature from 50 to 55 degrees nights, with
a raise in the day time to 70 degrees. A
small quantity of air should also be given
as required. Watch the temperature and
keep it regular to prevent mildew.
-You will now have lots of work to do
potting up hybrids for Spring trade. The
above mentioned varieties sell well, but it
is always best to have a good assortment
of common ones, or varieties that come if
allowed to do so in three or four weeks
ahead of out-door grown stock. For this
purpose the following maybe added : John
Hopper, La France, Marie Banmann, Mme.
Alfred Carriere, Mme. Plantier, Jean Lia-
baud, Alfred Colomb. Don't forget to
also have a (ew climbers, such as Baltimore
Belle and Prairie Queen. If budded stock
IS used try to get them as low down in the
pot as possible. They then do much bet-
ter. I consider five-inch pots the best size.
The plants should be put away in cold
frames with a good covering of leaves or
salt hay to keep the frost from breaking
the pots. By handling them thus you get
them in bud or bloom a month ahead of
outdoor grown plants, and as they will
require little or no fire heat, you can afford
to sell at a reasonable figure. The demand
for this class of plants is yearly growing.
Tea roses will require to be cleaned of
all dead or spotted leaves, and disbudded
of side shoots, which start before the main
bud is developed. Keep on tying up as the
growth requires it.
As regards feeding, it has to be done at
this season of the year very carefully ; in
fact, young stock planted this season is
better without any help for four weeks
yet, and any top dressing which you have
been using to prevent drying during hot
weather would be better off than on. You
can then see what your beds require. As
regards watering, I find that a good syr-
inging is about all they want. Of course,
there are always a few spots that dry out
quickly which need watering. Do not get
the temperature too high these cold nights;
I would rather see my houses a couple of
degrees below the mark than above it.
A. D. Rose.
Minneapolis.
In spite of the dull times Thanksgiving
trade was very good this year ; all florists
are well satisfied with it. We anticipate a
good Christmas trade, but it looks now as
if flowers will be scarce, on account of the
cloudy weather. Unless we get more sun-
shine roses and carnations will be very
scarce. Valley and Romans will be plen-
tiful. %.
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Celluloid Baslcets and Pot Covers,
and all othier Florists' Supplies.
Lhristmas is H
ere.
so ARE WE
WITH A PULL AND COMPLETE LINE OF
^^^^Florists' Supplies
such aa.
Baskets, Grasses, Metal Designs, Cape
Flowers, Milkweed Balls, Wheat
Sheaves, Immortelles (in all colors), etc..
At astonishingly low figures.
Send for our Catalogue, which is free, and you can then get some idea of the
immensity of our stock and of our low prices.
Caldwell's Southern Greens MARSCHUETZ & CO.,
Kelsey's Galax Leaves 23 & 25 North 4th St.,
ALWAYS IN STOCK. Menlion paper PHII ADPI PHIA
Florists' Pins
Glass Heads,
in Black
1. IK, 3.
PRICES :
3. 3^, 4 inches.
Wo. 750. $1.00 $1.25 $1.60 $1.75 $8.00 per 1000
FOR SALE BY
August Rolker & Sons, New York,
wniiam Elliott & Son, New York.
H. Bayerxdorfer <fe Co., Fhlladelpliia.
N. F. McOaitby & Co., Boston.
E. H. Hunt, CkicajEo.
J. C. Vauekan, Ckicalro.
AUG, F. BRABANT, Manufacturer, 54 Wairen St., New York,
WHEN WRITtNG MENTtON THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
w. c. mcK's
PATZHT
Florists* Letteis, Etc
Hiffhest Award
frames havlnp holes
drilled In them to
insert toothpicks, by
frlngements prose-
outed.
21n. LetterB, |3 per 100
Postage, 15c. per 100
Before purcbaslng
send for free sample
and catalogue and
'-'tmpare with any
ilher letter un the
IV. C. KRICK, 1287 B'way, B'klyn, N. Y.
.AKOnts: J. CVauBkan, Chicago: H. Bayersdorfer
S Co., Phlla.: N. Steffens, New York ; Aug. Kolker &
Sons, New York! Ed. S. Schmld, Washington. D.C-;
Jas. Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.; T.W.Wood*
Sons, Btchmond, Va.; J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Ont.
WHEN WnrriNG MENTION THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE
The RlorisT'S Excmanoe.
Cut • Flomer • Commission • Dealers'
J. K. ALL, EN,
Wholessle Commission Deaier In
CUT FLOWERS,
1 06 W. 24th St., New York,
Orders by mall or telegrapi promptly attended
' -\ to. Telephone Call, 1006 must.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST..
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
mvm FLORIST,
940 Broadway, New Tork.
.... Established 1887. . .
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
la West a'Stli street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TBLEPHONE CALL, 932 IStH I
C. E. BRADSHAW,
Wholesale and Commission Florist,
No. 750 Sixth Avenue,
Bet. 42d and 434 St«., NEW TOr.K.
American Beauties,
Smilax Sp.
I BURNS & RAYNOR, I
I Wholesale Florists |
i 49 WEST 28th STRJEET, |
I NEW YORK. %
% I
K We lead in American Beauty, g
%. Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
\sM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale SbGommission Florist,
H3 W. SOtli St., New Tork.
Telephone CaU, 1307 38th St.
AU Muds ol Roses. Violets and Carnations a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTUY ATT6MDEDT0.
HOFFMANN & BRENNER,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
47 West !84tll St., NEW TORK.
American Beauty, La France,
White and Blue Violets,
Specialties.
BD^WARD C. HOUAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, Hew York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
NEW YORK.
•t-
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■WHOLESALE DEALES IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
51 W. 30th St., New York.
Names and Vaeie^
KoBEs — American Beauty...
Bennett, Cusin
Bon Sileue
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
DucbPRsofAlbany
K. A. Victoria
La France
iVlHd. C. Teatout..
Mad.Hosle
Magna Cbarta
Perle, NiphetoB
Souv.de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Wattevilie
adiabtumb
Alyssum
ASTKB^
BOOVABDIA
CAIJ.AB
Oabnations— long
Chbssanthbmttms— fancy
—common.
DAieiBS
Heliotkopk
hollthocks
LiLnjM HABBisn
Lltv OF IBE Valley
MiGNONKTTB
NARrlSSOS
Pansieh
Smilax
Spiesa
Stevia
Violets
New Toek Boston philadblphia Ohioago
Deo. U, 1893. Dec. 13, 1893. Dec. 13, 1893. Dec. 11,
2.00 10 6.00
3.00 to
2.00 to 5.00
2.0O to 8.00
3.01* to 8 00
1 CO to
1 00 lo 3.00
3.00 to
.1.00 lo 6.00
4.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.00
... to ....
3.l« to 6.00
6.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 6.00
....to . ..
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to
2.00 to 4.00
3.00 to 4.00
60.00 to 75.00
2!66 to 3 oil
8.00 lo 10.00
1.60 lo 2.00
.... lo 76
.... lo
.... to
.... to 1.00
6.00 lo 10.00
2.00 to 4.00
2.00 to 4.00
.... to I.UO
... lo
8.00 to 10.00
75 to 2.00
.... to
3.00 to 6.00
4,00 to 6.00
4.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 8.00
4 liO to 8 00
6.00 to 6.00
3.01 to
... to
4 00 to 10. 00
2.00 to 3 00
2.00 to
2.00 to 6.00
60.00 to 76.00
!!'. lo i!66
8.00 lo 12.00
1.00 to 3. CO
.60 to 1.00
4.00 to 10.00
.... to
tlO. 0010*26.00
4.00 lo 6.00
.... to 2.00
2.00 to 4 00
3.00 to 4.0U
Si. Lotjis
Dec. 12, 1893
♦3.00 totSO 00
3.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 5 OC
4.0'» lo 5.00
2.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
2.00 tp 6.00
4.00 to 6.H)
3.00 to 6. 00
. . lo ...
3 00 to 6 00
2.00 to 4.O0
2 00 to 4.00
2.00 to 4.00
to 4.1
2. 00 to 4.00
2 00 to 3.00
to 1.00
10.00 to 12.00
.... to ...
.... to l.Oi
1.00 lo 1.60
.... lo
2.00 to 4.00
in. 00 to 16.00
3.00 to 5.00
1.00 lo 3.00
2.00 lo 4.00
.... to 1.00
10.00 to 16.00
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS
No. 17 Wast 28th Street,
Bet. Etli ATt. ul B»adw>7, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED xSjS.
"Wholesale and CommlsBlon Dealer In
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
.... to
2.00 lo 4.00
.... to 1.00
1.00 to 1 26
.... to .40
.... to .25
.... to 50.00
36.00 to 51.00
....to ....
.... to ....
... to ....
1.00 to 1.60
to 12.60
8.00 lo 15.00
1.60 to 2.00
1.00 to 3.00
.50 lo 1.00
.60 to 1.00
.... to 6.00
5 00 lo 10.00
1.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to ...
.... to 1.00
.50 to 1.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
2.00 to S.OC
2.00 to 4.00
.... to 12.6(
12.00 lo 16.00
3.00 to 6.01
3.00 to 6.00
.... to ..
6.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 4.0(
3 00 to 4.00
.... to .
.... lo 1.00
12.50 to 15.00 10,00 to 20.00
.... lo 1.00 .... to l.«0
1.00 to 1.5(
1 .25 to 1 60
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sources, and
while ' e (lo not {ruan-.ntee their accuracy, they are all that can be expected from a
market which is mure subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
FOR OTSJER COMMISSION DJEJLLERS SJEE NEXT PAGE,
GORBREY & McKELLAR,
WiLESRLE k CONINIISSIOH FLOfilSTS
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
J-. 3L.. x>xriiXjosr,
BloomsbarSi Pa.
OBOWiaOT OHOXOX
Roses, Gainations, Lilies, Smilax,
0.0 J). Telphone connection. Send for prices.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will |
make no mistake if they place their orders
DAN'L, B. LOXG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 WashlnEton St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCING BULBS, FLOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOOKAPIIS.
Lists, Terms, 4c , on -^pplicatio:
KENNICOTT BROS. CGWPANY,
Wholesale -Gut Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
a BMoon St., Boalon, Mass.
WE MAKH A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPING
choice Bosee and other Flowers, carefully
Sacked, to all points In Western and Middle
tales. Return Teleffram is sent imme-
diately when it Is impossible to all your order.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholeeale CommlsBlon Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
38 West 30th Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
VIOLET GROWERS
Find the best outlet for flrst-olass blooms
at
JOHN YOUNG'S.
53 West 30th St., NEW YORK.
The largest and finest stock in the
country, is now coming to this
establishment.
WNI. J. BAKER,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1432 So. Penn S^nsre,
PHILADELPHIA.
FRBD. BHRET,
U/l?olesal(j (;ut Flou/(?r D(?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
■'^ FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13ih & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
SOLICITED.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEAspmns m zmkmi
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
TftE Klorist's Exchange.
45
Cut • F/oiirer • Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS*
SUPPLIES.
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PUCE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSnonLIUSAL AaciIOHIISS.
GBORGB iaUL,I.£X, |||
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SUPPtlBS. |
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele- n
graph promptly filled. |
7 Park Street, near State House, |
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass. |
Geo. a. Sutherland,
CUT FLOWERS and FLOM'SUf FLIES I
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
liV. ELLISON,
WholB^&lB - C!a( - FIoWbi'^I
AND FLORIST •UPPLIIS.
1402 PIinB ST., ST. LOUIS,
C. A. KUKHXJ
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
1I22PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO. ]
A COMPLETE LINE OF WlBE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommlaBlon Dealers in
Cut FItwers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
lENDERSON'SlULB CULTURE.
rHlR I3 a lar^e twenty-fonr pape book, with
Special Culture direct ions for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
:reat care, and Its information Is accurate, re-
lable and up to the latest date. This book
hould be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 26 sis.
rHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 PULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
St. Louis.
The Christmas Ontlook.
The Winter, so far, has been very
open with us and a great deal of bright
weather has kept the roses very plentiful.
This fact coupled with the extraordinary
poor sales of the year have sent prices
away down yonder where experienced
tradesmen and those who serve the best
trade know they cannot make anything
like bread and butter. At a dozen different
places along the principal thoroughfares,
uncommonly good roses are selling at 35
to 50 cents retail, and tliese parties are the
ones who are complaining the most about
business being unsatisfactory. There is
much speculation on the streets as to the
probable prices for Christmas. Other
years prices had been very well settled two
weeks before that holiday. This year, in
response to the question, most people will
answer that they do not know and what is
more they do not care. They seem to feel
that Christmas business will not amount
to much any way and they are going to be
very cautious regarding purchases. One
thing, however, that is encouraging in a
general way, is the fact, that most of the
florists' windows are as well decorated
this year as forrnerly.
Oeneral Xotes.
OsTERTAO Bbos. have a very flue
lot of cyclamen, which, however, do not
seem to be selling as readily as in other
seasons.
Atkes Floeal Co., have again moved
their Olive St. branch to the old location,
where a new store has been built for them
and they are very well pleased with the
location, entertaining bright hopes in
future prospects, although they say that
they did better In July than in November.
C. W. Woks, of 313 N. Leffingwell ave.,
says that he has had but little difficulty in
disposing of the roses sent by his consign-
ors, Vesey & Coles, of Indiana, William-
son, of Memphis, and Kemble, of Iowa.
His stock when we called on him was in
very nice condition, and we do not marvel
at his ready sales. Some carnations from
Mr. Vesey were particularly fine and
despite hard times were bringing $3 per
hundred wholesale.
Wm. Oughton has started a cut flower
store at 2736 Washington ave., and makes
a bright display of plants and flowers.
John Ntflot, 3112 St. Louis are., has
begun to do a landscape and general plant-
ing business, making a specialty of ceme-
tery work.
H. H. BIEMAN some time ago started a
store near Jefferson and Eads aves.
Thos. B. Carroll, at Suttor, Mo., was
unfortunate a week or two ago, one of his
greenhouses being damaged considerably
by fire and his Daybreak, as well as Grace
Wilder carnations and a bench of Adlan-
tum cuneatum being almost entirely de-
stroyed. I understand that the cause was
the falling down of a portion of the Adian-
tum bench on a brick or tile flue and ignit-
ing.
J. M. Hudson has closed his store at 1920
Olive St., and is reported as being in part-
nership with W. A. Hanft, at 12th and
Olive.
We regret to hear of the death of Mr.
Johnson, father of Mrs. Wm. Trelease.
His body will be taken to Madison, Wis.,
for interment.
Fire InsnrBDCe.
An insurance inspector of one of
the largest companies on the continent cal-
led upon me during the past week inspect-
ing our houses, and in a lengthy conversa-
tion regarding such risks in general, ex-
pressed the opinion that it will be possible
lor our committee to accomplish what we
have been appointed for ; that is, the re-
duction of rates on risks on greenhouse
structures in general. If we cannot ac-
complish it at once through our personal
efforts throughout the United States, it
may be possible for ns to lay down the
plans in accordance with which the under-
writers in every section can be convinced
of the merits of our cause.
Bowling.
In the St. Louis bowling club con-
tests C. A. Kuehn has made the largest
average, receiving gold medal for an
average score in six weeks of 187J. Will
Young receives a gold medal for being, as
the medal says, the lucky man to receive
the highest individual score of 277. Of the
three teams that were competing for the
championship in this competition, team No.
1, mentioned in a former letter, carried off
the trophy, with teams No. 3 and 2 follow-
ing closely behind. E. H. Michel.
ORDERS BY MAILOR TELEGRAPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-goin^ Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER MoCONNEIil,, Ploplst,
946 Fifth Avenue. • New York,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXUHANGF
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F.
Wholesale
Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
1500 STRINGS SMILAX.
20 cents per String; $15 per ICO.
26 at 100 UiiteK.
Strong and Well-hardened String:^.
OliDER EAIILT.
F. A. BBHHETT, 83 Hassey Street, WATEBTOWH, K. Y.
WHEN WHITIWC MENTioltf THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
SMILAX.^-^
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS,
$15.00 -^sexr 100.
CASH WITH THE ORDER.
CHAS. F. SEITZER, Utica, N.Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION 1
S EXCHANGE
CUT SMILAX!
♦— ♦ — ♦
Largest and most reliable
stocic in America.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
Satisfactory prices on application.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
iimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Flobists' Exchange
I70 PULTON STREET, N, Y.
DON'T
write and ask what is my price for
SMILAX;
It is ONE PRICE the Year Round,
ONE PKICE TO ALL,
REMEMBER IT IS
25 CENTS A STRING,
20 Gents a String by the Hundred,
f8 Cents a String by the Thousand,
And cash with your order, Express
paid by
KOFFHim, THE SMILM KINC,
WALDEN, N.Y.
You WILL find something of interest in
these pages. Read them carefully.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
6 to S feet long, 60 cents each, t^ t^at^a or nmAii Cina.-nf.\f\pM
CUT STRINGS, la to 18 feet long, 81.00 eacli. " f^° Ouantltio.
■ rai«.„ T»-.».n.»4. a«.».r.i,. j« *.-u^ rt «. — all the year round.
•v^.
The liargeat Stock in the Country.
!]\iXa.jSJS,
WHEN WniTIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
iCUT FLOWERS direct from crower.J
8 Valley, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Miantum. Trial order solicited. Write for prices. •
• Stock plants of CHETSANTHEMUMS, 120 leading varieties. Send for list and f
J prices. Strong 3 yr. ASPARAGUS roots, Couover's Colossal and Palmetto: 5
iMenUon paper. A. X. PIHRSOViP, CROni'WEL,L, COI«?(. f
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS,
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OP THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. IVI. m. hunt, Xerre Haute, Ind.
WHEN WRITING
■■ g^ m^ B g^ g^ M^ ^ ■■■ mt aa ^ 75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
I 11 D mk I" I" II ^ I t H ^ TOBACCO DUST— Improved, very strong,
lUDMljllfU Ol El 111 O $^ P^'^.^M:^^^.?]'^^-^ strong, $2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.)
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
46
The fi^LORISiT'S KXCHANOE.
CARNATIONS.
All the new and leading: varieties.
Write for prices on what you want.
GEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven, Mich.
CIRNITIOH CUTTINliS
OF AM- THE I,BAI>ING
SORTS IN SEASON.
OHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
YOU WANT "■" ,m-
ROSE CUTTINGS?
I offer strone two and three eyed cuttings
unrooted) of Mermet, Bride, Perle, Wootton
\nd La France, for $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 perlOOO.
Ho Mildew or Spot. Cash with order.
C. T. F&IRFIELD, Florist, Springfield, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
60,000 ROOTED CUTTINGS of ihe
Daybreak Carnation
Will be ready for delivery by January 10.
Orders booked now. SaHsfaotlon guaranteed.
Price $3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per lOOO
Terms atrlolly cash.
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attica, Wyoming Co., New Yorlt.
FOR SALE CHEAP. To Make Room.
6000 COLEUS, cuttings.... $1.00 per 100.
eOOO GERANIUMS, choice.. 1.25
eOOO BEGONIAS, mixed.... 1.00 "
WANTED A P ABTNER with |3,000, to take
half interest in a place, doing a business
of $6,000 a year. Boolra to show it. Address
K. S,, oars Flobists" Exohange.
SPECIAL f OFF ER
TO THE TRADE.
New Hardy White Pink "HEK MAJESTY,"
$1.20 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
VERBENAS, cboicest varieties, colors separate,
rooted cuttinps, $1.00 per 100.
PANSIES, Giant Fancy Strain, 75 cents per
100 by mail ; $6.00 per 1000 by express.
C. £ISEL,E & CO.,
11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
3000 FIELD PLANTS
Full average size, in Neponset 4's, nice
condition to ship by freight.
MKS. FISHER $7 00 per 100
GOI,DEN GATE 7 00 "
FRED CREIGHTON 9 00
ACBORA 11 00 "
Also from soil Inside.
ANGEttJS $8 00 "
AURORA 10 00 "
EDWARD SWAYNE, Carnationisti
KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
WE NEED ROOM!
, , . Low Prices for Cash. . . .
Allamanda Grandiflora, $4.00 and $6.00 a 100.
Bouvardlas, all colors 4.00 and 8.00 "
Chrysanthemums, show plants, $10.00 and
$60.00 per 100.
Pnchslas, stock plants. . . . $4.00 to $6.00 per 100.
Geraniums, extra fine collection, $3.00 to
$6.00 per 100.
Heliotropes, best sorts.... $3.00 to $8.00 per 100
Verbenas, best sorts 2.00 to 3.00 "
Violets, singleand double.. 4.00 to 6.00 "
Pansles, extra 8,00 to 5.00 "
Good collection of Teas, best sorts, $30 perlOOO
" " of Hybrids 40 "
Partly our selection.
A good assortment of hardy Shrubs, Phlox,
and all sorts of good Perennials tor $4.00
perlOO; $86.00 per 1000.
targe Shrubs, from 60c. to $2.00. Best
assortment.
Catalogues free. Send your list in and we
will quote lowest prices. Address
NANZ & NEUNER,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Syracuse, N. Y.
L. B. Marquise's stock has never
looked better than at present. Perle and
Sunset are very fine. He had a splendid
crop of chrysanthemums, which sold re-
markably well, and has now some fine late
blooms for the holidays.
Slingerlands, N. Y.
F. GOLDKING & Co. are picking some
fine Marie Louise and Swanley white vio
lets, the latter being in limited demand. A
house oE Perle planted in May, cut all
Summer, is now again in full crop. Lizzie
MoGowan is considered the most prolific
white carnation here; Fred. Creighton also
does well. Hydrangeas, strong shrubby
plants, are now well set, and cyclamen is
in good shape. W. MoTT.
Springfield, Mass.
The Hampden County Horticultural So-
ciety held Its thirty-third annual meeting
this week. The reports of the year were
encouraging, showing a large amount of
work by the officers and committees for
the promotion of horticulture. The Soci-
ety will give seven shows during 1894, be-
ginning in April and closing with the
chrysanthemum show in November
Although the New York Sun's fashion
writer says that 'mums are not in it, they
have been this season, and are likely to
have quite an important part in the flower
business for some years to come.
The officers elected by the Hampden
County Horticultural Society for the ensu-
ing year are : President, E. P. Chapin ;
vice-presidents, B. Hale Smith, Clark W.
Bryan and Geo. S. Lewis, Jr. ; treasurer,
Geo. R. Bond; secretary, W. F. Gale.
The Society created a new officer for
next year, viz : that of " manager of exhi-
bitions," and named the secretary for the
position. It is expected that the Society
will double its fund, besides keeping up
the excellence of its shows.
Trade in general is not very brisk, al-
though by the way some retailers adver-
tise, business ought to be good.
O. L. HALL has given up his store on
State St. . ,,..,„
Koses are fine, carnations plentiful, ao-
mans and narcissus by the load. Indica-
tions are that flowers will be plentiful at
Xmas.
J. Wilkinson & Son have purchased a
farm in Agawam, about four miles from
the city, and will put up glass for whole-
sale growing, violets being their special
effort. Their city property, consisting of a
dwelling and several greenhouses on Cen-
tral street, is tor sale. Mr. John Wilkin-
son is a native of England, and came to
this country nearly fifty years ago ; he has
been located in the fiorists' business in this
city for a long time. Fitlton.
Indianapolis.
This meeting closes the most successful
year in the history of the Indianapolis
Florists' Club and was very interesting and
instructive. Papers were read by Mr.
Chas. Nye on " Hardy roses and hybrid
perpetuala," abounding in much informa-
tion; by Mr. A. E. Parker on " Sprouts,''
an amusing theme in verse, making local
hits at the various members and their hob-
bies, and one by Mr. Langstafl on " Pelar-
goniums." This was followed by discus-
sion and exchange of views on the late
chrysanthemum show, which by the way
was the most successful ever held here,
paying all expenses and leaving a nice
balance In the treasury. And right here I
want to observe that all praise is due the
genial secretary of the State Society, Mr.
Wm. Bertermann, tor his untiring energy
and excellent management, even in the
face of much discouragement and in com-
petition with the World's Fair show and
the depressing times.
Quite an interest is being manifested by
the members in the coming meeting of the
American Carnation Society which as-
semblesherethe third Tuesday in February,
when it has been predicted that the finest
carnations ever grown will be on exhibition.
Look out for four-inch blooms I
We were indebted to Messrs. Hieman,
Hartje, McKeand and Parker for the well
filled vases of chrysanthemums (seedlings),
carnations and roses, which added much
to the pleasure of the members at these
meetings. , . „ ,. ..
The Club will hold their first meeting of
the new year in their new quarters, corner
of Delaware and Massachusetts ave., when
the installation of the officers-elect for the
coming year will take place. The election
of officers resulted in Mr. Henry Rieman
as president, and Mr. F. B. Alley as sec-
retary and treasurer, being re elected, and
Mr. Robt. McKeand as vice-president.
Some new features will be inaugurated
which will tend to increase the Interest
and attendance. Indianapolis Florists' Club
is " strictly in it." F. B. Alley, Sec'y.
Califoraia ♦ Privet.
12 to 18 in $25.00 per 1000.
ISin.to 2ft 30.00
2to8ft 40.00
2to3ft. heiivy 50.00
3to4ft 60.00
Privet is scarce. Order now to insure delivery
in Spring.
The Elizabeth Nursery Go., Elizabeth, N.J.
WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS
BEGONIA SNOWDROP, 3 and 4 in. .60c. and tl.20
" VERNON, " " ..60c. and 1.00
semperfl. rosea " " ..90c. and 1.00
" " seedlings. $3.00 per lOo
Inearnata, 4 and 6 in $1.00 and $1.60
J. G. EISELE, 20th and Ontario Sts.,
TIOGA STATION, PHILA., PA.
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at the very lowest rates. Have fully
2,000,000 AsniiraBiis Roots, the best that can
be grown. Varieties, ealmetto, Barr's I h'la. Mam-
moth, and Coniiver's Coiossal. 150,00.0 Jnne |
Budded Pi.ach, of best leading sorts, mcludinB
largely or Elberta, new Crosby and Champion Also
Apricot and Fluin, In addition to our usual stock
of one year old from tile bud. Special prices quoted
upon application.
ILEX. PULLEN, "S\F.?s"e»ries, l«ilforil, Del. :
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANCr !
HATCH CHICKENS BY. STEAM
Vith.the improvea Excelsiflf Incubator.
' Simple^ Fer/eet, Seif-Regu.
UUing. ThousandB in sno-
oeBOETil operation. Gnaran
' teed to hatch a larger per-
centre of fertile eggs at,
less cost than any other
Catcher. Lowest priced
fiist-clasB Batcher made
a centage of fertile eggs at
' less cost than any other
I Clr'S^ara fh>e. ■ g^atcher. Lowest priced
■ Send 6o. for ■ first-clasB Hatcher made
' niaa. CnValogneiW CEO. II. STAHL, Quincy.Ill
CYCLAMEN GICANTEU'M SSI^TSfifcfS
W I VkniWIkll "^ ■ , , r, „,, ~.T IB «io and 812 per 100. Dozen at 100 rate. Promptly
SIS, in variety of fo iage and color, i inch pots. »8, »iu »■"> •" >'°' '""■ ,,_,„„„„ « x
?hlppadaIfloil'ts' express rates. Address a . S. MAC BEAN, I,AlS.BWOOD, N.J.
r »♦♦♦>♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦•»***.****1
STORRS & HARRISON CO.. PainesviUe. Ohio. |
TdioleBale Nurserymen and Florists, a
iM^M^^e-lrMn^o^^SSt^^^^^^
X tree. Correspondence solicited. ^^^^^^^^ ............ a a I^aa*>f I
100,000 VERBENAS.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
^____^^^_ , IN CULTIVATION.
\Z. Zl^i^^O per 'oo; SZ^p'er 1000. R^ooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
■» NO RUST OR ?uSIUDESn£. 1^
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . • ;
we are the largest gi^owers of Verbenas in the conntryonrsaie^reao^^^
316,500. Our plants this year fully eqnal, if not surpass any we nave «» b
_J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
The best collection of the newest and most profitable
'• 'iT iTT •- !'■
COMMERCIAL ^ CARNATIONS
.,, ,, .. .. .* .J I
can be found at the model range of Carnation Houses at
C^l LJEIEII^^, I '-
Wait for our price list before placing your orders.
Remember our stock is WARRANTED.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.
WHEN WRrriNG WEHTIOW THE FtOBlST'S EXCHANGE -^— ^— =1:==^=
THOS. W.WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Hmticiiltural Ircbitects anil Hot-water [nginocrs.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET. NEW YORK CITY.
p. O. BOX 11 SO.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren St., and 46, 48 & 50 GoUege Place,
NEW YORK CITY.
One Block from 6th & 9th Ave.
Elevated Stations
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
^GLASS^
For Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, &c.
SATISFACTION GnARANTBED. ESTIMATES AND COBKESPONDBNCE INVITED.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
The^ F'LoRisT's Exchange
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AHD BUILDERS.
steam and Hot 'Water Heating; Engineers.
Plans and Estimates fumlsliecl on appllcatiOD
47
v«- ■ ^ -"y '"''^ ~^ ^r^?^^
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD S FAIR
Mention paper Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue
LORD & BURNHAIWi CO., IrWngton- on -Hudson. H. Y.
MliNHOUiiK HEATING AND VENTILATING
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
Established 1844.
233 MERCER STREEt,
NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected' complete
or the Structural Iron 'Work shipped
ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
, "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
^ Mention paper. „, ^late Tops.
•EKP 4C. POSTAGE FOR. II.I.USTRATED CATAtOGWE.
All.
BEST
A'WAKDS
LAST
FOUK
TEARS.
Opens sash
same height
^ I' at far end.
me onlj machine In competition receiving a
Certlflcate of Merit at tie St. lonls ConTentlon.
Catalogues Free.
E. HIPPARD, VoungBtown, Ohio.
WHEN WRrriMC MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
STANDARD POTS
S,end for my Price List
before placing your orders.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lotreat Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS^
ducr^tl^^^^|S?3°rc^efs^r''Se'irR°^;!^tE%'ST^rlW?^^^^
agement of 'Wilham Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business wiU be condScted a? S.r2'
totore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods Te have accord"
mgly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now crenaVed to fiS the"
largest order on short notice. Our latest improyed machines are turning -"-?"' ?
iT "^ •'' wiLii uiit>urpa.ssea lac
.H..6WOI, uiuci yju snort notice. Our latest improved machines
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring- you of
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage ' -
what IS needed at a price and- --'-^.■-^-^- . , & ,
_ ^ — the best and most
-— intention to lead in further
the belief that we can supply just
■>".'-. f "■'-'■ ^'■'■'^B^ J" 1.11C uciiei cnai we can supplv
satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples «
Mention paper,
know you will give us an order,
j.xLuii(>iuu paper.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, M. Y.
Unsurpassed facilities for
producing the best in
the market.
818 Georgia
I ATenne,S.E,
SCOLLAY'S
rarpjsoFJSB
PUTTY BULB,
For Glazing Sash, Etc,
—ALSO THE—
T Patent Plant Sprinkler
For Bale by your SeadsmaD
or Bent, post-paid for$l OO.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY
74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKCYIi;, SJ. T,
Stamp
GLASS
4. HIRRIU SON,
63 South 5th Avenue,
bet. Houston and Bleecker Sts.,
NEW YORK.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT BEDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
AT LOWEST RATES.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pota in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HB^WS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDCE, MASS.
WHEN WRITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cbeapeat, easiest to operate, and by far the
bei.t machine In themarket. Don'tbuya Venti-
^v^l^^r^'U?X^^^^f^^^'' ^/ illustrated descriptive
Circular, which will be sent you free elvlnir nrlrftR
WHENWamWG
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
89 Liberty S'reet,
bet. Broadway and Church St.,
NEW YORK.
STANDARD POTS.
r.r.^r'"^ ^'^^*'^ increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARr
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unUmited quantities and to eiecuto a:
finnTn" r/n '" .' \*.*"'««t ""tte". thereby avoiding all delays. Wepay particular atten
tion to the paokmg and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to you
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY TO ""' "8. '"."». Wharton Stree
"l-rvi \^\J., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
RfndTpf'rv"eiulaTHJT?„l!f.?"«£™.™,^;_Il°°Ry
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHflNnr
WAREHOUSES } K™a„7p£'2Ve-^iuVandUnrjnSt7ee"t:TeVre7citT,"Nrj:
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
$10»000 worth in
of within the e _ _
cent, off list Will be tfiven iVrcash
21neh^pots, per 1000, $3.25
" i:V.80
" 22.00
Hnnging TasoB.
7 Inch, per dozen .... $0.75
with order.
PRICK LIST.
7 inch pots, per 100, $3.50
.6 '• " 75.00
Cyllndors for Cut Flowers.
i>x5 inch, per dozen, ifl.OO
?o " ■' :::: l;t§ | ^"^^ " " ^-^o
HILFINGER JBROS.' POTTERY,
Fort Edward, N. Y. Dec. 12. 1893.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24tb
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York an'd vicinity.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROY/JL
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
^'%%/%^
THE eiGHT KIND OF BOILEH
In a Greenhouse means
I SUCCESS WITH FLOWERS.
:aC:
No More Leaky Sky Lights
Or Slipping and Breaking of Glass in Green
PATENT GLAZIER
Twin Points.
J^^?^.,?**^^^ "« f" superior to the old
mode of Betting glaas, as they wilf hold each pane
to p ace, preventi.ng the glass from ellpping and
canring MndiDg and craoMng. Bach box coHtaln.
5S?J„%"'*,^'' '"Si *^» "J^o "^8 a tool for
driviBg the points. Price. 35c a Box. Driver,
ml ^ Wberal Disconnt to the Trade.
P.Tnt ?,,'?= *°/'''' '"P' '■7 all prominent Hardware,
Mnt, on. Seedsmen, and Florist Supply Stores in
tte country. If yon do not And the£. lend postS
1 drf^It^k ""P'S- "' '™* ^^ "^ots for 1 package and
I driver by mail, post paid to any part of the U. S.
H. W. HAMES CO., MUford, MsBg,
"CUPPER
99
Has a
RECORD
/s, Correspon-
dence solici-
ted. Plans
y furnished.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
WHEN WRITINS MENTION THE F
48
The FLORIST'S EXCHANOE
M USHROOMSI
It IB a payinec
r upon green-
interfere with other
crops! We havejustreoelVed the third importation or
FEESH ENGLISH MILLTRACK SPAWN
from the same malier whose spawn gave the beat
results in a competitive test. Samples on applica-
tion. We offer It to large planters.SS.OO (or HJlbs.,
$8.00 for 100 lbs.; STO for 1000 lbs.
HENRY A. DREER,
714 Choslnut S»r06f, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
per 100, 16.00
MARIE LOCISE.
Perfectly healthy in every particulars^
pot grown
_ js, Hinze's White. 3 1
ims. Rooted cuttings, I
best bedding kinds
Rose Ge:
EVERY live florist should keep up with
the times, and the only way he can do
this is by being a reader of the FLORIST'S
EXCHANOB. The subscription price Is $1.00
PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.
B. H. ROOZEN, HickSTille, N.T.
IMPORTER.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
$25 00 per 1000
40 00
50 00
Just arrived. )9toll " 130 "
CrCLAMEN PERSICCM, mixed ^ |0 P«\,^"
BEGONIA liybr. gigantea, (8 colors)
GLOXINIA liybr. grandiflora, (9 colors)
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
peQOD£H>:K3CC*:s>nGOEK3QOGe3QCOOE3GGeK3C30CSnGK=C
I Watson's >-'''%. Mushroom §
I Brand -^w. p. ^
HOST PROLIFIC ^S^>/^ AND FMSHEST.
J Get the genuine for bestjesults. "Mushroom Culture" \
ROOTED CUTTINGS
Heliotrope, perlbo.'*i 25; Scarlet Sage, " 1.25
CASH WITH ORDER.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
WHEWWHITIHC MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
UDY HUME CAMPBELL
THE GRAND NEW VIOLET.
Entirely free from disease. Strong ^Kooted
Young Plants. Delivery after Apnl 1st.
$3.00 per hundred. Orders booked now.
HUGH CHESNEY,
PARMINGTON, CONN.
»HEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHeE
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
aooa large flowers 75cte. per jound. | TeUow^l
S'.cond size ** Case price on application,
Yellow Immortelles
I will mate any Metal
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO,
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers o£
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres. Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
Mv Metal Designs are unsurpassed and very low i" P™J;i„„
my jiieiii foo b jjggigjj Jo order and guarantee satisfaction.
♦ HOLLY METAL WREATHS FOR CHRISTMAS- ♦
Also MOSS wreaths, In^-^fav^ ifc!; E^ Ttlo^^&K.' ^=°^°"' ^^"'^-' '"'''"
A. HERRMANN, ^i^JS^^tlf^'^l^i.^l^^^'^'^i^^^^--
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
In careful mixture, specially P-P.-«f l-J^j'^Ib-'/actal Te^rS^^^^^^^^
distinct types of Large-flowered hi^ePetuniM.emDra^^^^ Fringed White, Vivid Crimsons,
Blotched, SixJobed Ruffled White, WliiteCleniatis now ^^^^ ^^^ markings
Delicate ^hell and Kpse Pinks Porcelam Blues all^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ „j ^„j„r than
innumerable, securing by the mixture 01 types b'"
has ever before been offered in one mixture. , * ®i aa
Per packet of 1000 seeds, 50c. ; 3 packets, $1.00.
Also in separate mixture.
New Giant Hybrid Single, per 1000, 75c. New Fringed Donble, per 500, 75c
MRS. T. COULD^J^NTURA, CAL.
Per 100
Swanley "White Violet, strong and
healthy $1-00
New Dwarf Scarlet Salvia, " Wm. Bed-
man " 1-00
Flowering Begonia in 15 good varieties, 1.50
Single and Double Geraniums in 40
best Idnds 1-35
Coleus, in 30 best market varieties (abso-
lutely free from mealy bug), fine ; can
send 100 in 30 varieties 1.00
Mexican Primrose, fine ." 1-00
Bex Begonia plants, from 4 in. pots, well
grown in 13 varieties 6-00
A. B. DAVIS & SON,
PURCELLVILLE, VA.
ORCHIDS.
ORCHIDS.
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY.
Orders from unknown correspondents must^be
reference.
Dendrobes— Aureun _^_^^
with eitbier tbe cash ■
satisfactory
npanied ^
Per Doz.
, Crassiuoides, Devonl-
nrfieari, Hookerianum, Nobtle, Ochre-
Cambridgeianum, Deusifloruni, Formosum
fficanteum.Moschatum,Thyrsiflorum,DeD-
8iflorum,Wardianum,Pierardi,Marmoratum
Cynibidiuin Mastersi, Giganteum. Devoni-
AMERICAN
GARDENING
MY DEAR MRS. GOULD.
I want to tell you_how pleased
plant Hfter plant bloomed, -" ~ '"""" "
, and want you t
Bfl.
[idvertiseineiit
large as cart-wheeli
appear aeain and alioiild be
ATLANTA, GA., Aug. 8. '93.
The "Os" of astonisbraent,
laQ tiuuui. ^^0 plants and sold out i
four thousand plants for 'S*- »'>n
— - -'^''— "y, H. IN. ' "■"'
lit for
a4edralTchoi-ce, for three or foa^t.«u|-nd Plants for 9l.„»'- V/i,'„«
AN rLLUSTRATED
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE
A Free and Independent Representative of
Horticultural Interests.
PDBr-ISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE
AMATEUR IN THE GARDEN,
THE CONSERVATORY AND THE HOME,
THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWER,
TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERS.
Home Ground Arrangements and Greenhouse
Construction Practically Illustrated.
Special Inducements to Florists w/ho will Can-
vass AMERICAN GARDENING for us.
THE FLORISTS' EXGH&NGE, 1 Qnb Year
The best Trade paper ; I ^^^
AMERIG&N G&RDENING, | $1.75.
The best Amateur paper ; J
Correspondence in regard to this advertise-
ment should be addressed
&MERIG&H G&RDENING, 170 Fulton St., N.Y.
AUTOMATIC ♦ VENTILATION
A PRACTICAL REALITY.
Calautbe Veitohii and C. Vestita ocoulata
gigantea
Barkeria Elegans, Cmlosfyne Crlstata....
lea, the bl
9 00
12 00
500
750
)00
3 wonder 12 00
Vandariim 9 »
lisella Arnoldiaoa (large pink), Antunmalis,
Brupescena, Harpophylla and Maialie & uu
OdontoalossnmCitrosmum.LondeBborotigh-
eanum (rare), Madrenae (very rare), Odor-
Cattleyas (all these Oattleyas are mr.3slye
blooming plants in 6 In. pots) C.Bowrlngiana,
MossliB, liablata, Schofleialana, TrianiB. ... 15 00
Kememher this is only for this week ; this ad. will
not reappear.
VAN CELDER BROS.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N.J.
PHILADELPHIA.
The returns from our advertising in the
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE have been very
satisfactory. We consider it an excellent
medium to reach the trade.
HENRY A. DREER.
By the use of our Automatic Hydraulic
Ventilator you will dispense with all labor
and attention incidental to ventilating.
It is not an attachment to boiler or pump,
but an entirely independent automatic machine,
governed and operated by the temperature
within the house.
It will maintain an even temperature at any
point desired, from freezing to loo degrees.
It will ^r^ventilators any height and
with any "1 ; desired. May be readily
attached to ^,.5 /afting now in use.
f?^ /
It is.^g_-^fe and durable in construction,
and mak^Ppndsome ornament in any house,
filling a^^T long felt by those in the Florist
trade.
Chadborn-KennedyMfg.Co.
nSHKIll-ON-BUDSON, N. Y.
Make Money!
You will make money by buying some of the
following at special prices, less than half whole-
sale prices. Quality the best. Order now.
per W).
Hyacinths, single choice mixed $1 80
'* " yellow 3 00
" double choice mixed 1 80
" blue IW
" white Koman, 13-15 150
Tulips, Artus, single scarlet 65
" Belle Alliance, single scarlet 1 OO
" Canary Bird, " yellow 90
" Ducbess de Parma, single crimson,
bordered orange 90
" La Eemarquable, single purple... 100
" Pottebalilser, white, single 2 00
" Proserpine, single deep rose 2 60
" "Eose Grisdelin, single pink a 00
" Standard Silver, single white and
crimson 1 00
" Samson, singlecrimson and yellow 05
" Vermilion Brilliant, single bright
vermilion 3 00
" Yellow Prince, single, fine yellow. 1 00
" Choicemixed 60
'■ Murlllo. double rose and white. ... » 75
" Rose Crown, double carmine 80
" Double, fine mixed 60
" Due Van Thol, rose 160
•• Scarlet «
" Goldstriped .go
" White 22S
" RedandYellow ra
Crocus, white, striped blue and yellow,
separate colors 15
" Mixed 16
Begonia, Tuberous Rooted 6 uo
liiUum Harrlsii, 6-7 1 *»
II '. 7_9 3 00
'• Auratnm, 7-9!! 8 75
" Rubrum, 7-9 3 '5
Narcissus, Poetlcus. ,; ^
" Incomparable ^
Spiraea (As.) Japonioa * OU
Lily Valley, finest 3 year Berlin Pips 7U
All orders promptly filled. Order now.
H. C. FAUSt & CO.
BULB IMPORTERS,
I 64 & 66 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Woodlawn Seed Farms, 1,300 Acres.
WHEN WRITING MENTIONTHE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE
Mention paper.
YOL. VI. No
^ „... „..„„, „„„ „,,„ t„ grotB tnto a vigorous plant.
NEW YORK, DECEMBER 23, 1893.
PITCHER
-^-
-t-
& MANDA.
One Dollar Per Year.
ORCHIDS
READY FOR DELIVERY NOW.
GUARANTEED DELAWARE HOLLY ""^TEED
6 cases, «28.6«. Prices for larger lots on application '
rjURING the past several years our plant collectors in their ex-
y plorations of tropical countries have visited many new districts
have employed hundreds of men, and have made us many large a^d
S^rnDS^oraSt c°uLt ™°^' '-''- -' -^ -°--
as J!^:;z^--:^- ^r iK:r ^ pl^r ^^^"°^
grow'; as Rolet ""'"''°°' '^'^' ^'^' ««C«^«S are as easily
WRfTE FOR SPECIAL OFFERS.
LILY OF THE VALLEY.
W» 1, . „ ^"^ ^'^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ FORCING.
We have stiU on hand a limited quantity of Extra Strnno- f^
)ld Berlm and Hamburg Pips which wo r.^ , u ^^"""S, three year
eeeipt of order) at the folfovring low priols: °^" ^ '""' *° ''"^ ""^"'-^ -
^^-^lOOO $8.00.
Per box containing 8,600, $19.00.
Write for quotations on larger quantities.
ENGLISH MISTJLETOE.
^ r„=„ i,n ,K u ""'" "'""" "'"'"' *'''' 1^"' of December.
5 Cases, 110 lbs. each Sra 01) i i r^on m ,v,
1 " 110" :::::::::.:v.-^S I icascMibs., repacked ^ijoo
1 Cuse, 12 lbs., repacked $5 00 l"""
^^ « . . LYCOPODIUM, (Bouquet Green).
tor^.°r'i';'!o'jy.' "''''"' ^'-^^"^ ^«"' ™'- !•"«« !>"■ barrel (30 lbs., net, $3.60. Special prices
LiAUKEIi.
P.-esh cut, ready December 10. Per barrel, $3.00; per case ae cubic feet,, $5.00
PAL,M LEAVES, ETC.
FAN PALMS-Very useful for decorating. Leaves ner dn? trnn. inn ». n„
w""t4i~'"^'S,r.S'c'b1i^^^^
Ave bbls., $10.00. JJOiaecorating. Per lb., 25 cents; per bbl. of 26 Iba., $2.60;
See Special Advertisement on page 6, issue of Decemiier 2.
K. £>. mcalliste:r,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT
zz DEY STREET, - . i^^W YORK
WHEW WRITING MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHBHGE '*'.»».**..
SEEDS
OUR SPECIAI.TY.
Cfaoicest Strains for Florists' use.
^^Zrl^^f ^''ade List will be issued next
Wednesday. Apply for a copy should you
ran to receive one.
We Allow 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash.
ImmorteKes.
Golden Yellow, natural, first quaJity, at$2 00
per dozen. h- ■""
White. Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at $3.75 per dozen:
„ ^ - "" ' ^P"'^' «"°t^tions given for Original Cases.
Hartford Trailing Fern, paper pressed, in papers of on„ ^
strings with fruitage, at $3.00 the dozen papers. °^'°' '""^
Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed, at $3.50 the dozen papers
Metal Designs, tiie best Winter Cemetery Decor;,ti„n • u
.issortmentof Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors Heai-ts etc w'" ^"^ '^'*^'^"'
Order now, stating your wants, and leave seleotiorf to ns^'""""^''*^''^-
Cycas Leaves, natural prepared, Cane Flnxx,^,.^ ivi-i<
Holiday Baskets, Pot Holders PlaTt St'. ^'"'Jj;^^'' ^^"s-
Dishes and JardiAiere Bowit fn irift vl ?*^"''?' I^etal Fern
of interest quoted in Ou^XlioS^s't^Xust SleTf "'°^ °"^^ ''^"^
.rners;rrngrit«|,:° ^^-"-' -'^''^«-> our stoo. of TUBEROSES
Large. Excelsior Pearl, Double Tuberose
.d p^rfeoVrer '"" ' '° '^ ^"'=''^^ - Circumference, wel/grown
^^'•lOOO $8.00.
Per 1000, (in lots of 10,000) $7.50.
For larger quantities we can quote a veiy tempting price
nited States JVurseries, Short Hills IV T L . ^"^"S""" ROLKER & SONS,
.-WR.TI«0„ENT,0«THEP.OR,STS.EXC„.«„ ' ^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ' J' ^'"^'^'^ ''O^^''' '" «""«"' f- W « 138 W 24 fh Sf.^^ .
I WHE«WRITI«OMENT,ONT„ErLOR,STS.EXCHANOE *'"""' ^''"' '^''^
IT HEi
FLORIS-T'S JBXCMANOfii.
micES
Blanche Ferry.
Pure White —
Painted Lady..
FOR FORCING.
TO STJIT THE TIXv^ES. ^^^^^
$o!75 Mrs. Sankey, finest white $2.00
1.50 Blusliing Bride ^-^o
0.60 I Splendor, brilliant scarlet l-OU
Inviiicible, scarlet 75 eta. per lb.
.F ORDERED BY MA.L ADD SCENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
Prices are subject to change.
x/sz-is/i. ^1 — I — icD"r
54 & 56 DEY
ESTABLISHED 1845
TlLTUIvrHARRlSll.
Original and largest growers of this important bulb. |
OUR SPECIKUTV:
True Stock, L..west Prices. Best Quail, y.
F. R. PIERSON CO..
TABBYTOWN-ON-BIIDSON. NEW YORK.
STREET,
NEW YORK.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
UHumHarrlsii,7-9in S3 00 $25 00
" Candidum 3 00 15 00
■White Koman Hyacinths, 11-16 in 1 75 16 OU
Blush -White ItaUcum Hya-
cinths, 12-17 in 1'5 15 00
Narcissus Campernelle oO i ou
Single Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop
finest strain, in 4 separate colors. . i 50
Convallaria Majalis, German pips 1 UU
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al »0
Low-budded Boses, Hardy Azaleas
dodendrons, Clematis, etc., etc..
ordered at any time tor March 9th delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
I WHEN WRITIHG MEWTIOH THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
35 00
8 00
7 60
Bbo-
an be
flEND for Catalogue of
I JAPAN Bulbs, Seeds and
Shrubs, ARAtJCABIAS,Xree
I^^ Ferns, AUSTRALIA!} Palm
I^Sd^CAilFORWA Bulbs and Seeds, to
H H. BEBGER & CO., San Francisco, Cal.
Established 187S.
TRY
fiARDEN SEEDS
Plants, Bulbs and
Reautattea. Ti;er are
the test atjbe Jj,owest
f»rlces<
« ■
TBABK LIST |
HBued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HEl.RyjA.,DR^EKi,
■ ...-..■-,.„~nMeNT«HTHtHX)BlgTSEXCHANGr
DREER'SI s«" I 5 0,0 0 0
PEIieL TUBEROSES
M WRITING MENTION 1
CYCAD ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA
price on application.
crtincDi II lES (HvmenocallisCarribffium.)
^'^hnllrs t > 8 ino6 oil", $2.00 per 100; $10.00
pei 1000 • $90.00 per 10,000. Write (or prices
on anything you want to
SOAR BROS., Lemon City, Dade Co Fla.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEftRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs ofabove, from
tour to six Inches circumterence, ror
ahiSment early in December, at $9.00
per MO. Orders accepted subject to
stock being unsold.
Sweet Pea
JAMES H. DENHAM,
SEEDSMAN,
245 S. Main St^j_L0SA56ELES, CAL.
SPECIiLTIES :-^SSJ"'Lr« »
pondenoe solicited.
N WHITING MFNTIONTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs, j
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Mipiet Stort, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kea Cable Address ; DeForest Phila.
Price lists on application.
WHEN WRmWG MENTION THC n-QHlST'S CXCHAr
^E SELL ISiOOM SPIN,
LlLIUm HARRISII UNO DUTCH BULBS.
Special low prices to Tlo-ists and Dealers.
^WEEBEB. & DON,
Orders booked now for selected bulbs (4 to
6 inches in circumference) of above at $8.00
per 1000 ; $7.50 per 1000 in 5000 lots.
SPIB.S:A JAPONICA, $3.75 per 100.
GARDINER'S XX BERLIN LILY
OP THE VALLEY PIPS, $30.00
per case of S,500.
ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN,
Carnations.
With a view of determining the relative
QuaUtiea of every variety of carnation, so
far as known, cultivated in the country, ol
correcting the nomenclature and other
matters relating to the Divine flower, the
Nomenclature Committee of the American
Carnation Society have distributed to
every known carnationist m America a
list, containing the names of all the varie-
ties registered with that Society, leaving
space fir the insertion of such sorts as_ are
t&in omitted. In this list it is desired
that growers record opposite the name ot
each variety in the space provided therefor,
whether the variety has proved to be good,
bad, or medium"from a eutfower point ol
view A column is also leftfor remarks
The following is a copy of the circular
accompanying the list above mentioned :
The Nomenclature Committee of the
American Carnation Society knowing you
to be a successful carnation grower, and
interested in the progress of this popu ar
flower? respectfully request that you give
fnformation about Is many of the varieties
here named as possible. It you Know of
anvold or new sorts that are not named
on this list, we will consider it a great
favor to be informed of them.
What is the character of your soil ? (out-
^'what is the character of your soil? (in-
side.) , , ,
Do you grow on benches !
Do you grow on solid beds .'
What is your average <■'"
temperature ?
^"what is your average temperature?
^'^In the list of varieties named in the fol-
r^?citrilm^s;re ^he°^n^LrcorTe'^t
^"^o^foXr Zi ^parentage, the year of
..itroduction and by whom introduced ot
anv of the varieties ?
Are they good, bad or medium from a
™^fnXm'ate*meZ:;nda of what you
know 0? the varieties in apace following
, their name; and re-mail the whole to
Our fourth importation this season of J^j^^^j ^ Herr, Lancaster, Pa., so as to
above, just received in splendid con
reach me
I January
'later than the 20th of
CALIFOESIA
GROWN.
114 Chambers Street,
dition, $7.00 per 100 pounds.
JOHN GARDINER & CO.,
21 North 13th St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA,
Make Money !
Nomenclature
Committee.
We are headquarters lor California |
Brown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract tor their requirements lor
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Stierwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - " CAL.
Per 100 Per 1000
Amaryllis Equestre $4 00 $36 OO
Johnsoni 10 UU
Zephyranthus, (Amaryllis)
Atamasco Li „s m
Crinum Kirkii ^ 0" °" *"
Zamia Integrifolia, per 100 lbs.,
$6.00 . .
Tillandsias or Air Plants, in five
varieties ■"*' '" ™
Seeds of NymphKa Zanzibarensis and
N. Dentata, S3.00 per ounce.
For other sluff send for our trade I!«t.
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antonio, Fla.
P. g_we supply our brother florists with Fancy
You will make money by buying some of the
following at special prices, less than half whole-
sale prices. Quality the best. Order
Thanking you in advance, we are yours
to command.
Albert M. Hekr,
J AS. G. Hancock,
Alex. McBride,
S. Lenton,
E.J.VanBeypeb,,
When the information sought has been
comniled and disseminated among carna-
HoTerowers, thev will then be able to
sekct^those 'varieties which are really of
„„w;ioi value in their own districts,
and dTscardaU useless kinds-a great
desideratum in these days of keen competi-
tion and hard times.
Flatbush, N. V.
I ALFRED DE Meust has recently erected
m a4fgn?ficent_dweUing house and dri„|
Hyacinths, single choice mixed •■ -SJ f° 1 Chirstoas week invited Wsneigh^^^^^^^^
■" .. n yellow 3 to f.jg to a house-warming. au eujuy
e choice mixed 1 SO ^'^fetfrne was spent; Gus. Bergmann ably
' "" ' ""^^^ t"d^ master of ceremonies, and the
, of toastmaster were well performed
double c
" I
wbite Roman, 12-]5..
BULBS AT YOUR OWN PRICE
White Roman Hyacinths, small
and large.
Narcissus, paper white
Dutch Hyacinths, named sorts.
for bedding, mixed.
Tulips, early and late sorts.
Crocus, separate colors.
Narcissus Polyanthus, extra large.
Chinese Narcisshs.
Lilium Speciosum Album, Roseum and
Rubrum.
rn^No Reasonable Offer Refused. '•b
LILY OF THE VALLEY, strong Berlin Pips, perlOOO, $8.00 ; per case, 2,500,
$18.00 ; larger quantity, $7.00 per 1000.
r^rxonrn^CT The best remedy for Mildew on Roses
r Oo I I I L and Carnation Rust. 25 lbs.. ^2.00.
Belle Alliance,
Canary Bird, " yellow
Duchess de Parma, single crimson,
bordered orange
La Bemarquable, single purple..
Pottebalcker, white, single .3 00
Proserpine, single deep rose a BO
Rose Grisdelin, single pink 2 OO
Standard Silver, single white and
crimson 1 00
Samson, singlecrimsonand yellow
Vermilion nrilliant, single bright
vermilion — 3 00
Yellow Prince, single, line yellow. 1 90
Choicemi-xed 60
MurlUo. double rose and white. ... 3 76
Rose Crown, double carmine 80
Double, tine mixed jO
Due VanThol, rose 1 50
Scarlet IJJ
Gold striped ™
White 3 25
Ked and Yellow ••.•■ '=>
white, striped blue and yellow,
separate colors 15
Mixed ^5
1 Begonia, Tuberous Hooted 5 00
Jjillum Harrisii. 5-7 1 •»
Crocus,
7-9.
2 00
C.&.SI3: "'jiT'ii'H oiaxiErs-
3 Coenties Slip,
NEW YORK,
4 00
'• Auratum, 7-9!!! 8 J5
" Bubrum, 7-9 IS, l
Narcissus, Poeticus =5 |
" Incomparable
Spiraia (As.) Japonica.. .............
Lily Valley, finest 3 year Berlin Pips
All orders promptly filled. Order now.
H. C. FAUST & CO.
BrL.B IMPORTERS,
64 & 66 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Woodlawn Seed Farms, 1,300 Acres.
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1
I BURPEE'S ;
I SEEDS 1
t PHILADELPHIA. ♦
FLOWER SEEDS
My Trade List---^
of the Choicest
and Host Desirable
KINDS FOR FLORISTS
■ NOW READY. ■
Send for FREE copy, also sonde cents
[or sample packet ot Royal Show P
that you maytestthemalonff'"'^'* **"^ ^^
f growing.
surprise you.
w5 "«■ * *S Se'nT * ?" " BIST'S EXCHAKUL
VFRRPUAC Mammotli plnnts in perfect
■•^••••CnHOi condition, $2M per 100
Kootj;d cuttJug-s $6.00 per 1000; warranted to givt
satisfaction; delivered free for December only
■W. B. ■Woodruff, Florist, Westfleld, N. J,
CARNATIONS.^—
_ .. AD the new and leading- varieties.
Write for prices on what you want.
GEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven, Mich.
HriiiiifTiii
OF ALl, THE LEADING
SORTS IN SEASON.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
6O,O0O ROOTED CUTTINGS of the
Daybreak Carnation
Will he ready for delivery hy January 10.
Orders booked now. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Price $3.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000
Terms strictly cash.
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attica, Wyoming Co., New Yorit.
The Klorist's JBxchang^.
CuIturaMDepa^^ ilVI USHROOMS!
Get all your varieties in readiness for | ^'Jf'ESH ENGLISH MIILTRACK SPAWN
In flnf-Y'hoo in frOm the pamft inn.lfpr whn«o on-iT^., „„^„ .v.- T i
51
Carnations
propagatinft, and keep them in batches in
order to facilitate the work. Break up the
roots of any kinds you are short of and re-
pot at once in nice .soil, shaking ofiE the
most of the old soil. Propagating benches
should now be thoroughly cleaned out,
washed and repaired, and filled with fresh
gritty sand.
Seed left on the plants should be cut oSE
and hung up for a few days ; that of the
earliest varieties can be cleaned right
away.
The best manner of cleaning the seed I
have found is to use sieves of three differ-
ent sizes. My plan is as follows : I clean
the seed and petals off the stem into the
largest sieve, which is placed on a good
strong piece of paper, and then rub every-
thing that will go through, throwing
away whatever petals I think are clear of
seed. I then take the middle size, which
only allows the seed and flue dust and dirt
to go through. The third size sieve used
is very fine and will not allow anything
but dust to pass through it.
Put the seed away in some dry place and
have It ready for sowing about the middle
of March. Wherever possible I keep the
varieties separate and label the bags.
A. D. Rose.
r«..,i, ■ maker whose spawn „«,„ luo ueai
f?m, wi " oompetiture test. Samples on appllca-
sSlbo'^/ort^'ll.'s:; S-V^fSr^-tes^^-"" '°^ »""'■'
HENRY A. DREER,
714 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
CYCLAMEN GICANTEUM
iety of foliage and color
shipped at florists' express
from best seed, strone plants showii
"" " ■" *10. m. SS30 ana ^ „„, ,w
PRI.TIUI-A CHINEN-
nch pots. S8, 810 and $12 per ICO." Do___
MAU BEAN, LAHLEWOOD
^ STORRS & HARRISON CO.. P^^;^i;^.^;tro |
« Wholesale Nnrserymen and Florists, 4
♦ P*" show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees Vinpj. Shr„h= »«■=. o. i. ♦
t ??e"e!^lroJ?lsp^on^den^e%?lliTte?..'"^'"°" «°- ^^ -i'"- oTV"?it»a|°rT^„ri.^s? *
Ardisia Crenulata.
AND
Roses.
New and Standard varieties,
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
WHEN WRITrNG MENTION THE FLORrSTS' EXCHANrsF
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special offer to i
iduca slock
Per 100 Per 1000
83.00 $25.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths
pots
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttings 125 lom
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings inn snn
General Collection, namedV^JIVn'
P°*' 2.60 20.00
• • • ROSES . . .
Hybrid Perpetuals, leading sorts, strong" '°°
•p™>T?i ='■'■"' ° P'a^'s, dormant S8 00
Ever-blooming sorts, fleld-srown. . . 6 00
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong ! . .' 6 00
BFnnmAo ^^
In variety, rooted cuttings, 82.00 per 100.
ASBDATiiu v,i J ...i PerlOOPerlOOO
ASERATUM, blue and white. $1.26 $10.00
*""""" 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 2.00 16.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1,25 10.00
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.25 10,00
WE NEED ROOM!
... Low Prices for Cash. . . .
AUamanda Grandiflora, $4.00 and $6.00 a 100.
Bouvardias, all colors 4.00 and 8.00 "
'""mM*pe*"lOo""^' °'"'"' '''''°'^' *^''-°'' ^'"'
Fuchsias, stock plants. . . .$4.00 to J6.00 per 100
*'*«r™rm"''' ^°^ collection, $3.00 to
Heliotropes, best sorts.... $3,00 to $8.00 per 100
Verbenas, best sorts 2.00 to 3.00 "
Violets, single and double.. 4.00 to 6 00
Pansies, extra 2.00 to 6.00 "
Good collection of Teas, best sorts, $30 per 1000
" T> Of Hybrids 40 "
Partly our selection,
sood assortment of hardy Shrubs, Phlox
''"SlorfmeS?.'- '""" """■ '° «^-"°- Best
Catalogues free. Send your list in and we
will quote lowest prices. Address
NANZ & NEUXER,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
This IS one of the most useful of all
berry bearing plants for florists' purposes
and IS a very profitable plant to grow
because it sells on sight. It is well adapted
for mixing with small ferns and other
foliage plants in jardinieres, as its glossy
dark green foliage and bright red berries
form an admirable contrast to the more
delicate ferns. It is also very suitable for
small vases for the table and it stands well
in a room. It is in full beauty at Christ-
mas, and lasts in that condition a long
time. In fact, the berries often stay on
the plants in a greenhouse for a year.
It IS easily propagated from seed, and the
longer the seed stays on the plant the more
readily it germinates. There is no special
time for sowing the seed. I used to sow it
whenever I had ripe seed or when it began
to discolor or lose its beauty.
In Winter sow in flats or pots of liaht
soil, and place in a nice bottom heat and
the seed will soon germinate. I find it a
good plan to take a flower pot and close
up the hole in the bottom of it, put a little
sand in the pot, then throw in the seed,
nil up the balance of the space with sand
pourm all the water the sand will take un
and keep it soaked in that manner fo
week or so, placing the pot in a warm
place. This method I think is better than
sowing seed in a flat, and the seed being
softened germinates much quicker
When the young plants have made three
or four leaves pot off and place in a warm
house and give partial shade with liberal
supplies of water ; do not let the plants get
dried out or they lose their bottom leases
and get lanky. Always give plenty of
drainage for, although they like plenty of
water if the soil is allowed to get water-
logged, the tips of the fleshy roots will
decay and a check is given the plants Use
a mixture of loam and peat or leaf mould
to grow them m and give the plants plenty
of room ; do not crowd them or they lose
their leaves, and much of the beauty of the
plant depends on the foliage being good
and healthy. Syringe the plants lifefally
m order to keep the foliage clean, and don't
let scale get a foothold. Brown scale is
very partial to the ardisia. By keepiue
the plants growing all the time you ca5
get nice salable stock, well berried, at two
years old and the supply is never equal to
thedemand JAS. S. Taplin.
Madison, N. J.
100,000 VERBENAS ^"^ c«°'cest varieties
', . .. ' -■-<•»-»-«-» l-( A 1 XXkJ, IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per lOOi $8.00 per 1000.
■^I- NO RUST OR ?uVILDEJn£. it
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.
We ^^tbe^ai-gest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
.-Its this year fully equal, if not surpass any we have e#er grown'
J. L. DIL,I.ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
315,600.
The best collection of the newest and most profitable
COMMERCIAL n- CARNATIONS
can be found at the model range of Carnation Houses at
<:si LJ ^ ^ rsi ^ , I I.
Wait for our price list before placing your orders.
Remember our stock is WARRANTED.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, I. I.
H WRITING meWTIOH THE FLORIST'S CXCHANGE
" How to Grow Cut Flowers."
The second edition of Mr, M, A. Hunt's
new book "How to Grow Cut Flowers " is
now being distributed. Although the first
copy of the book came from the press only
last April, It has met with such favor as to
exhaust one edition already. The grower
who does not avail himself of the valuable
information to be found in this work
stands m his own light. None but words
of praise are to be heard, not only for the
book, but for the author as well, for thus
giving the study and experience of a life-
time to his fellow workmen.
Genista Fragrans.
rOU CANNOT GET FINER PLANTS THAN OUR STOCK.
DWARF. COMPACT AND SHAPELY.
5 incli pots.
$4.00 per doz.; $30 per 100
6.00 " 50 «
MICHEL PtANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. ALBERT MICHEL,
EUGENE H. MICHEL.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper.
* CARNATIONS.
ind
pVERY live florist should keep up with
l^ the times, and the only way he can do
this is by being a reader of the Florists'
BXCHANOE. The subscription price is Sl.OO
a year.
4 ^ HOUSES planted to Carnations, all of which are under mv anooi.i „,
I «* supervision so that I can guarantee all the cuTtings sent o'ut'aPs'fl.^st-cl^s
FREEMAN, GOLDEN TRIUMPH and ANNIE PIxIey" °- "'""'=''. •>■ "■
be delivered. I think ,ve can Uke a dea7?hat°vi"ii' te J,mSto?y to urboth" ^ '""' '°
-^ANNIE PIXLEY.*-*-
From a commercial point of view ria-hf now at pi,,.i=f„„ t
variety that it is the flnest'l ever giew ' WifS onroJdinar; LulfnreTT, f'' ^"'i*'''^
twenty inches Iouk; the flowers are lar.^e thp „J T,, i,„. ' culture I can cut stems
more than ordinarily stron™and heaUhv and th^ on n? '"Ver burst, the plants are
pleasing shades of liSht pinf tha? people Jin-fiillpVut guy ■'"' "^ft-one of those
edgetiey"\4'rnlto''o'?tro2g™"'''''''"' " ^°" ^"" ^-^^ it you will have to acknowl-
per .^SiTVs"i.^l!,g"4'J.'a"; ■■^IgT.-lSllJ^Ta.'^''" ^' "^•°° -' '°° ' ^"">00
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growing violets, la work with your eyes | ^^^.^^^ .....,,^..^^^ — •
Spen, and your perspective faculties on
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But the opinions expressed do not neces
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The Violet Disease
Editor Florists' Exchange:
I have read Professor Galloway^s opin-
ion of the "violet disease," as printed m
vour last issue, with a great deal ot inter-
est, and concur generally in the views he
expresses. I am thoroughly convinced
that the -'spot" is not a fungus, neither is
it a root disease, and I believe it is caused
by that "other organism," which tne
scientists has yet failed to discover. -But
whatever the disease may be, it is eonta-
^'l have noticed in my plants that where-
everthe nematode was at work at tne
roots there could be discovered no signs ot
this spot on the leaves, so that it can not
be traced to these insects. That a great
deal of the cause can be ascribed to care-
less methods of culture is my firm opin-
ion Violet growers, as a rule, are apt to
attempt to raise more plants than they can
give proper attention to in order to be suc-
cessful. I consider 1,500 plants quite an
ample number to occupy the whole ot one
man's time, he doing the required work
well.
The following experience occurring m
connection with my own work of violet
growing may be of interest. Last season
I set out a patch of violets on a perfectly
level piece of ground facing the northeast,
at the base of a hill near my place, in
about three weeks' time on 32 or 23 plants
spot had develooed. I at once trans-
planted the balance of the plants on the
hillside facing the east, and by doing so
saved them. I claim that the violet wants
the early sun. The plants on the level
were shaded from half-past eight or nine
o'clock in extreme Summer, whereas tho.se
on the hillside were only shaded from 3.30
I have had no great trouble with my
plants, and have, in a measure, been suc-
cessful. When propagating I take the
drat instead ot the second or third run-
ners I never set plants out until May,
and I take them inside again in the latter
part of September or early in October, it
the weather permit. I grow my nlants on
benches in a compost of soil frotn an old
pasture and cow and horse droppings. 1
am a firm believer in ventilation. 1 keep
my houses at a temperature of 40 degrees
aights and 65 to 70 degrees during the day,
and at times give ventilation when the
thermometer stands at 30 degrees below
zero. The secret of success in violet cul-
ture in my opinion, is to ventilate thor-
oughly, don't be afraid to strip the plants
of yellow leaves, and keep the soil clear of
worms by hunting lor them at night.
Jo^ Jones.
Wappingers' Falls, N. Y.
Editor Florists' Exclumae :
Beterring to Professor Galloway's opin-
ion on the " violet disease" In your last issue:
Violets are like children, subject to cer-
tain diseases, but if you properly clothe,
feed and protect your children from sud-
den changes of temperature, they will not
so readily take these diseases. The same
rule applies to violets. Now, when I go in
my violet house and can take off my wrap
and feel real comfortable and cozy (I do
not need a thermometer) I know my vio-
lets are feeling the same as I do, but if I
am not comfortable there and must leave
lor fear of taking pneumonia, then I know
my violets are not safe, unless I change
conditions and that very quickly
The hardy Russian violet
r°'alert, ^as" thrpTce of goqd7violets,
as well as of >iberty,^s^ete™a^ v^gjlance.
Pemberton. N. J.
Milwaukee Flower Show.
Editor Moriils' Exchange :
The discussion of a subject which in-
JLne uisuuaBiuii yjL a- ^^•jj^^'j ••
terests only a few of your readers may
become tiresome, but there seems to De a
necessity for a few words in reply to your
Milwaukee correspondent in last week s
issue. ., . .
The writer of this does not. desire to pose
as a man of long experience in the florists
line ; but it did not require a century s ex -
St. Joseph, Mo.— Reichart has opened a
floral department at the corner of a ittn
and Francis.
Abebdben, S. D.-Richard Strohmeier
will, it is expected, start io the floiisi
business here in February next.
Bkidgepokt, Conn.— The Loman Floral
Company have opened an establishment at
195 State st. The design department will
be under the management of W. is. bcott.
Redlands, Cal.-E. A. Eaker has pur-
chased the entire interest of the nursery
business heretofore conducted m this city
under the firm name of Biggin & liaker,
and will hereafter run it himself.
Reading, Pa.-J. B. Moore, has given
up business and returned to his native
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line; but it did not require a century sex- business and returned to his native
perience to see a few things amiss with the j,^m,t,y_ Spain ; he will take up his resi
recent show in Milwaukee. Mr. Klokner ^^^^^ ^^ Barcelona.
says that the judges made a mistake m the „ Mass —John C. Meyer & Co.,
carnation award, saw their error and made ^01™^^*!!;;^;'°°^ manufacturers of ,
the change. Why should the judges have ^^■^^^i}^^™!^^ ' siikaline for stringing 1
made the mistake ? Didn't they have the '^|„J!^'i^°e "Removed to 13 Ohio St., off
i°i?^c^h^irb?s^ttf4ri?\«^^^
S-ofhU toTrev^ntTvVy etMli^ SI Ta" N J -M. J, Van Leeuwen has
K^t^l^^^.^n^'dtnof c'lSStd ^
Mr Dilger's carnations were not the best sport from Tidal Wave After another
^fgli?efyfn^t^en^°igW^Ik\^i'^^^^
i^lou^^^S^r^e^andthe^^^^^^^
^ro^^tSe"d°rSi"&e*aY<^\°h1 '^^J^^^' ^^^^^-
classes and conditions of entry had no
means of knowing whether the basket was
awarded a first with the ferns or without
them. It was unjust to the people who
paid their money to get in, for they saw a
basket which did not correspond with the
requirements of the entry regulations.
The public are yet in the dark as to who
really composed the board of awards or
judges Their names were not published
in any of the news items in the daily papers
at the time of the show, and I doubt verv
much if any members of the Club know at
present who made the awards. That the
cut flower and decorativeexhibits were not
worth much is substantiated by Mr. O. B.
Whitnall's article in a contempora,ry,
which states that with the exception ol the
, i_^i _£ i\(r_ Trr.,;! <-l,a ».qo*- «-iiofht. het.T.p.r
ana very iragraun. j^ s""Y *^,
tained for the blooms at wholesale.
Catalogues Received.
HENET a. DKEER, PhilHdelphla— Whole-
sale Pfeliminary Florists' List, Flower and
Vegetable Seeds, New Crop for Sowing m
December and January.
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Descriptive Catalogue of Strawberry and
Vegetable Plants.
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ra^v^ete°L^ttYd^"'l^'r^W^S'lLs'k\*^fy K^^^^^
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judgment in the matter. W. S. ScoTT. -
Obituary.
Utica, N.Y.— Daniel Batchelor, a promi-
nent citizen, who took an active pare in all
matters pertaining toagriculture.horticul-
ture and floriculture in this district, died
suddenly December 14, at the New York
Central Depot here. He was born in Eng-
land in 1818 and came to America in 1830
He kept a seed store in this city for 30
years. At time ot his death, the deceased
was a director of the Geneva Experiment
Station ; his judgment gained in long
years of experience, was of great benefit
to parties engaged in those industries to
which his energies were wholly directed.
I OXFOKD, England.— E. S. Dodwell, the
world-famed carnation grower, author of
"The Carnation, its History, Properties
and Management," and a prolific and in-
teresting writer in English horticultural
magazines and journals, died at his home
near Oxford on November 80, 1893, at the
age of 75 years. He leaves a widow and
sons and daughters to deplore their loss.
New Ibebia, La.— The veteran horticul-
turist, Mr. Henry Stickler, Sr., died at his
residence in Fausse Point, on December 16
and was buried from the Episcopal Church
at New Iberia on the 17th. Mr. Stickler
was the father-in-law of Mr. Richard
Froteher, the popular seedsman of New
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The hardy Russian violet, "eing a 1 f,-J-----' " ' '-' Ibekian,
child of a colder climate, refuses to take "''=•»" • »t -it- »«■ tj „ Ts„f
kindly to tSese comfortable surroundings NiAGAEA ^^"-8, N Y -Mrs Roxy But-
ind prefers to take a long Winter's nap ler, mother of E. A. Butler Mam st, died
nntrinors under a slight covering, or in at the latter's residence of old age (being 81
cold frar^erand then bursts out°n'all its | years) .on December 12. She was a most
COIU irainoa, auu i.ucu ui^ioua u..ti ..^ ....
glory and sweetness about Easter time.
Any one who has ever frrown violets will
know that when a leaf dies from old age
or any of its so-called diseases, it never
dries up and blows away, like a geranium 16, from pneumonia, ne i
or rose leaf, but stays right where it is oldest residents of the city,
until it rots, and while it is decaying it is I
throwing off a fungus that will soon de-
stroy the whole plant, doing its work the
same as the rotten apple in a barrel of good
fruit. The remedy is the same in both
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CULTURAL DIRECTIONS
The sale of a simple bulb or plant is often
rursi^eeJ^s^Sf C^uUrai 'SfreMt'f'f
each different kind of bulb and plant
When you make a sale in tjie future, if
w,Ji nre suDDlied with sheets of our Cul-
?S"al DirSns," it -" ™Jf .^^.^^tro^r
•^ We'thinkthisis a good idea, and will
-V^eTiF^^^rcTlffifeons for
%^h^ese\reet'"wi!lb" pointed on white
pape?tizelx9 inches, a/d will be forward-
ed. Carriage paid, as follows : ^^^
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estimable woman in all the relations of
life.
one of the
As to raising stock whenever I see good
strong runners or good strong plants
" take them, whether in May or "'^-
Haklan p. Kelsbt, Linville, N. C,
sends us some samples of his Galax leaves
I take them, whether m iviay or jje- senus us some samyioo „. -.„ „_.
cember put them in sand to root, and and Leucothoe sprays. The leaves are
after being nicely rooted, plant in good brilliant green and rich bronze and should
soil same as for roses or any other plants produce a flue effect m design work. J. he
I wish to have well grown. I sprays are also very pretty.
cember 24th, 1 — ,
9tb, 1894, at 12 o'clock uouu.
A. T. De La Mare, Pres.
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Company, Limited.— A special meeting- of the
stockholders of this Company is called for Jan-
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pose of considering an increase of its capital
stock from $30,000 to $40,000.
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We will send you an assortment of 1000
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COLEUS,
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DAHLIA,
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Floriculture and Commercial Bulb- Grow-
ing in North Carolina.
Poper read 6j/ James M Lamb, FauettevilU. be-
fore N. a State Horticultural Society.
The only persons, so far as I can learn
engaged in commercial aoriculture in
North Carolina before the late war were
the late Charles Lutterloh, at Fayette-
ville ; the late John Hopkins, at Wilming-
ton, established about 1848, and the late
fa-eorge P. Lamb, at Wilmington, estab-
hshed 1853. All of these establishments
T uu ■■ Srowmg ornamental plants,
shrubbery, evergreens, etc., for the local
w»??Sf -fi I J^''"™ ^- ^- Newberry, Esq.,
was tne hrst to engage m commercial bulb
growing, at Magnolia, N. C. This was
about 1868, and tuberoses were grown
ibis mdustry has increased, until now
there are over 5,000,000 tuberose bulbs
fw,"fl!'"'^-,*'^^°'3' '""«'' °i Magnolia,
along the Wilmington and Weldo5 Rail-
road. Perhaps a short history of the tube-
rose might not be out of place here.
Polianthes tuberosa is the true botanical
name. It will be seen that we have
entirely dropped the generic name of the
plant and use only its descriptive or sne-
eiflc name. Polianthes tubero.«a is a
native of the East Indies, and bears single
iwnT- JK^^^ brought to Europe first in
1530 by Father Theophilus lainuti, a re
turning missionary. Later, what is now
known as tall double, or double Italian
tuberose, was produced from seed by
Mens Le Cour, of Leyden, Holland. Thi
variety known as Pearl or Dwarf Pearl
tuberose is a sport from the old double,
and originated on the grounds of John
Henderson, Flushing, Ne«r York. It was
New York^ ^"'^ ^^'^^ Henderson7ot
•kt'''^? ^'"■'.'S 'he variety now grown in
North Carolina, for home and * foreign
trade. I received the stock twenty
years ago from Peter Henderson and first
grew them in small quantities, very much
as we grow onions for garden use. Everv-
*'"''S ,^a,s done by hand. The price then
was SI3 to $18 per 1,000. Now we nlant
cultivate and dig them by horsl-pTwer*A^
the present is what we are principally con-
cerned about, I will give my own ex-
perience.. First, as to loll : It shou?d be
good moist loam to get best results, but
rich sandy loam wilT do. It should be
thoroughly worked before planting Plan?
in rows three feet apart if manure^is put fn
the rows, if manured broadcast make rows
s'iTinche'Iln ?he%^" ''P ^P^"* '^'^d pS
a half tn ?>,™i ■ 2^- r.^,""""^ s^'s *wo and
a halt to three inches. Cultivate from time
plants appear until laid by in Septemto
L Oc.tober, when the bulbs are full grown'
we dig them with a plow taking off the
Z'^^- .,,*^"^i°P! °« ''* ^"rfa™ of s^oil Re
Tv Thev^ti''"?^' <"■ ^""f^ "ulblets and
^h^.' V, lu^ ^"^^^^ *'^®° ""eady for market
Fn the sun Tv^'v^^^™** by spreading them
in tne sun day by day until cured, but the
best way is to have a house made for the
betvvten ThrP^'T"^ ™« inch 'spacel
oetween. The shelves may be on hnth
or about five shelves on each side and as
flSfukeT^fn^^ "'"'l^- 1" tbis house a
nue nte a tobacco flue may be used nv
procure a good stove that will run the tern^
perature up to 100 degrees F. or no degrees
I; V ^PI<'^<^ bulbs on shelves two or three
i^"" Wh'en"'ful?v"d''^'" "^''^ '^"y "°«' i
=hL'„„ "^"^.D tally dry remove and fill
shelves again The dried bulbs are packed
fh^-t^ 1 ^ '^ "^""^ principally through
ae wholesale seedsmen in the large citifs
who give out contracts in Spring for as
many as they think they can handfe to ad
Sf °*Jf^ Mof' of these'^bulbs are exported
'^seect? Sf.'""' "^''^•■^ •'"'bS' plants and
seeds. As to profit in the business it is
.season found myself out $75 on the cron
ilhave been informed that at the close of
3W^SK?«-ovg
»75 to .iia5 worth of bulbs to the acre leav-
A n If P''?^,l°' *™°i «0 to $75 per acre
»A"^°*'''''' •'"^'^ 'bat is grown iiconsfd'
eLohL't"""""*" -j^ Caladium escu°entum
gvfeS d^" ^,^,^^^^
Plant fnT'" '" •'*"/P' ™'' and damp soil
This buU.^»^%'"' '^^' '^y «gbteen inches
sel s f^! K "o' ^""^ "^"Ob in demand It
?ubero°e tut"*iMf ? '""^^-""^ P"<=« °^ «>"
grow '' '^ fo""^ 'lines as hard to
grownin Nor^h^r "^ v""' }^''^ """Sbt to be
Blown in JMorth Carolina that would bring
thousands of dollars yearly into our State.
Many of these are now grown in the Ber-
muda Islands. Lilium longiflorum and
Lilium Harrisii are among the bulbs that
1 believe can be grown successfully in our
upper or midland counties. This class of
bulbs require a deep, rich, clay loam, and a
moderately long season. I do not think
they can be grown in the lower counties. I
think it would be well for the North Caro-
lina Horticultural Society to encourage ex-
periments in growing bulbs of different
kinds. I am sure the gladiolus can be
grown with entire success in our upper
counties, but it requires a thorough and
practical knowledge of the business to in-
sure success.
53
Kpacris.
This is one of the old favorite Winter-
flowering shrubs which are by no means
so generally cultivated as they formerly
were and still deserve to be. While need-
ing much the same treatment as the green-
house ericas, they are more easily propa-
gated and grown. The ericas, such as
hyemalis, gracilis, melauthera and Wil-
moreana, need skilled treatment to secure
presentable plants, especially after being
received from nurseries where they are
largely grown for market purposes. Very
few succeed in keeping them round for a
second season, but the epacris will grow
and bloom freely year after year. They
are also admirably adapted for the conser-
vatory, rooms and temperate houses.
While the erica is almost useless for deco-
ration as out flowers, the subject under
notice produces grand spikes, which are
thoroughly distinct from other flowers and
easily arranged. As they also last fresh
tor a month to six weeks, and a good vari-
ety of color is obtainable, it is rather sur-
prising they are not so generally grown as
formerly.
Judicious watering is the chief point in
their successful culture, the fine, hair-like
roots being quickly injured by drought or
over-watering. The compost should not
Be dust dry at any time, nor must it be in
the least sodden. The most thorough
drainage should be given, and in order to
keep the compost open and sweet, we like
a little broken charcoal and crushed pot-
sherds among it. Good peat, leaf soil and a
nttle sharp sand make a useful compost
a irm potting is also essential, and needs
more attention with these than with any
other heaths. As soon as the flowering
period IS over, cut the growth back and
stand tlie plants in a moist temperature of
45 to 50 degrees.
When young growth is commencing to
push, pot on those plants which require it
and replace them upon a cool damp bot-
tom. If the potting compost was in a
proper state of moisture, and the plants
are stood on a damp bottom in a cool
house, there will be no need for any water
untu the new roots are working into the
fresh soil This is of considerable import-
ance When the roots are workini? freely
let them have plenty of light and air • a
temperature of 50 degrees should never be
exceeded during Winter and early Spring
Kemove them to the open air in June
standing them on an ash covered bottom'
and half plunging the pots to avoid the
young roots (which favor the edges of the
pots) from becoming scorched and drv •
growth will vary from six inches to twentv-
four inches, and will carry flowers almost
their whole length. A little soot water
aids them when growing ; but the chief
Items are firm potting, careful watering
World temperature. - GardeMiifff
[These plants, like the heath, suffer
Ed.]
horticulture for the living they And
therein."
It can be seen from this that the general
Idea of horticulture, as it is taught in
agricultural colleges, is simply agriculture
or, as Professor Ragan puts it, ^'a branch
of agriculture." I have no objection to
pomology as it is generally understood, or
market gardening, being classed with
agriculture ; but when it comes to land-
scape gardening, flower culture, or the
general work of the florist or nurseryman
I certainly object to agriculture's claim to
Its possession, even as a "branch."
Nor do I think there is any necessity for
getting over the difficulty Prof. R. evi-
dently feels, when he incites agriculture to
seize horticulture in this unceremonious
way, by the division into "sesthetic horti-
culture" and "economic horticulture."
Ihere is no more reason for calling one
who loves a garden an sestbetic horticul-
turist, than to call one who gets up a good
fat hog, regardless of cost, an asthetic ag-
riculturist.
The simple fact is that agriculture is that
art by which man seeks to get his living
from the fields. There is little " amateur"
business about it, as an amateur is here de-
fined. Horticulture is that art which seeks
to beautify the land, especially the land
which surrounds our homes; to beautify it
by plants, trees or flowers, or by so modify-
ing the earth and commanding the water
and the sky that we may aid plants and
flowers in their work. Indeed, as the very
names imply, horticulture deals with the
garden and agriculture with the fields,
and their work is wholly separate. Of
course there are times when the work of
each encroaches on the other. There is
water and there is dry land. But there is
also swamp where it would be difficult to
tell whether we should call the spot a lake
or an island. We do not on this account
permit the sea to call the land a branch of
Itself, nor the land to claim the sea as a
part of Itself. Neither is horticulture a
branch of agriculture.— B. R., in Ohio
Farmer.
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Dinner Table Decorations.
Extracted from a paper bu Mr. H. DunMn in
Journal of Horticulture.
The old method of using a considerable
variety of color at each attempt is now
almost extinct, and in many of the best
decorations now carried out only one color
is used in addition to that supplied by the
greenery. Speaking generally, white may
with advantage be added to almost any
combination. When , however, a series of
dinner parties are held which necessitate
extensive decorations, it is policy, on
several occasions, to keep to one color only,
without even the addition of white. A
more varied efifect may in this way be pro-
duced with a given amount of materials
than can be secured by any other means
which I am aware of.
In selecting Bowers for the purpose care
should be taken to use only those which
look well when seen under the influence ot
Hrtificial light, unless, as is rarely the
case, dinner is partaken of by daylight.
The various shades of pink, rose, and scar-
let are, I think, more telling under artifi-
cial light than any other colors or shades
of color ; certain it is that when well exe-
cuted designs in which either of these
colors— especially the two flrst named--are
employed, they command universal and, in
some instances, enthusiastic admiration.
Dark blue and purple flowers should in-
variably be avoided, but pale blue ones
often look exceedingly pretty when ar-
ranged with soft yellow flowers or foliage,
or when yellow colored silk is laid upon
the cloth. I have frequently heard and
read that yellow flowers are not effective
when seen under artificial light. Some
shades may not be, but I can scarcely
imagine how we could well dispense with
the fine clear yellow and bronzy-- yellow
•-liafles ot chrysanthemums, which have a
peculiar and delightful beauty of
their own, and are, moreover,
especially adapted for dinner table embel-
lishments. Simple rules as to which colors
harmonize with each other are useful to
hegiuners, but those who have a correct
eye for color should rely solely on that gift
to guide them in the art ot color- blending.
They will then be able to work out many
exquisite combinations of color.which those
who rely principally upon a dogmatic code
of rules can never imitate without running
great risk ot offending the more correct
and sensitive optical organs of those with
a good eye for color. When there is any
doubt as to the appearance the colors in-
tended for use will present under artificial
light, the point may easily be settled by
taking the various flowers into a darkened
room to examine by the light— gas or
lamp. Every gardener who has had a fair
amount of experience in the arrangement
of flowers for whatever purpose, is aware
that a light feathery outline must be ob-
tained to produce a good effect. It is
therefore essential that crowding should at
all times be avoided.
crowding. Some of the Japanese kinds
which have drooping petals should stand
well above the moss, so as to display their
fantastic beauty to the best advantage;
this can easily be done if the stems are
sharpened and thrust into the moss, an
extra depth of which may be given at sucH
points. Fronds of maidenhair and pteris
ferns and a few small whorls ot Cyperus
alternifolius inserted here and there give a
finishing touch to the whole. Anyone who
has the opportunity to carry out this ar-
rangement will, I am sure, be delighted
with it, and the guests when seated round
the table will find their eyes resting upon a
scene which, for a moment, might take
them in flights ot fancy to the realms of
fairyland.— Fic/s's Magazine.
Flower Notes From Paris.
In almost all arrangements it is impor-
tant to have a good proportion ot small
light flowers cut with long stems, such as
spiraeas, Oncidium flexuosum, masdeval-
lias, epacrises, cornflowers, Gypsophila
paniculata, and a host of others possessing
similar characteristics. When only me-
dium sized glasses are used flowers
of a heavy nature are quite out
of place except in the case of those
which have a dish like base. When, how-
ever, massive stands or epergnes are used,
flowers of a bold type, so long as they are
thinly arranged, should be Ui^ed.
I will conclude by giving the outline of a
design which is especially adapted for use
during the chrysanthemum season. In
this case no stands, glasses or epergnes of
any description will be required. First
cover the center of the table with thick
brown paper, then cut the outer edge of it
into a series of serpentiue sweeps, so as to
avoid formality in outline. In the center,
on ail inverted pot, place a plant of Pan-
daous Veitchii or one of Pboenix rupicola.
Next will come two candelabra, these to
be followed by two graceful plants of Co-
cos Weddeliaua, and two smaller plants
of pandanus will be suitable for the two
ends. Now cover the whole of the brown
paper with fresh green moss, and raised
mounds of it to cover the pots used. If the
table is a rather wide one very .small palms
of more graceful kind may be dotted about
here and there in each case, making a tiny
mound to cover each pot. Next trace
round the outer edge of the moss with
some kind ot colored foliage, and the most
troublesome part of the work is completed.
The remainder consists in dotting chrys-
anthemums, both large and small, at ir-
regular intervals all over the moss,_ of
pourse avoiding anything approaching
The popular flower in Paris at present
(November) is the chrysanthemum. In
strolling through the flower markets and
along the boulevards, where hardly any
flower seems to be missing, it is the chrys-
anthemum that is most in V9gue. No one
with an eye for the beautiful can fail to
stop before the windows on all sides, which
now ofifer such attractive displays of this
flower. C'est le moment— and the moment
will last for a month longer.
Huge bunches of chrysanthemums ot all
colorf, filled the stalls of the flower market
at the Madeleine. Jolly, good-natured
peasant women in white caps thrust before
my eyes great bouquets ot the starry
petals, and tempted me, not only by the
beauty ot their merchandise, but by the
reasonable prices asked, and the still more
reasonable ones accepted, if one chose to
haggle with them. Large bunches com-
poted of at least flfty flowers in all shades
were selling for forty cents, while the
more choice specimens at the swell shops
on the boulevards are sold for a dollar a
blossom.
One ot my favorites, a deep carmine on
one side, and old gold on the other, known
here as the " Sautel," and at list prices is
quoted by one of the wholesale houses at
fifty cents, while it is one ot the dollar
flowers at the leading florists.
In spite of the great variety on exhibi-
tion I seldom see any of the Ostrich Plume
sorts. One is occasionally found. A plant
ot twelve blossoms was sold for ten dol-
lars But in wandering about the quays 1
saw the same variety, with perhaps two or
three blossoms less, offered for $3 at one ot
the wholesale houses. Plants grown to
single stem were sold for twenty cents, the
boulevard prices being from eighty cents
to a dollar. This race of chrysanthemums
when introduced at the exposition here
produced a great sensation. The novelties
ot 1898 belonging to the hairy family that
are likely to become special favorites are
called here the Garten Inspector Umlaut,
Malayan Beauty, Mrs. William Trelease
Mrs Ward and Modest Bride. Any of
these costs forty cents at wholesale, while
William Falconer is sold for thirty cents.
The retail price varies from sixty to eighty
cents each, according to the location and
popularity ot the florist. . ,
Belle Paule is a favorite Pans variety
and deserves special mention. It has a
very large white flower with delicate pink
show, a basket that attracted a great deal
of attention and admiration, was miea
with cyclamen of different shades and
maiden hair fern. The handle of the bas-
ket was tied with bows and long loops ot
ribbon of the richest corresponding shaues,
and enthusiastic admirers called it a
Cultivators are turning their attention
to the begonia, cyclamen and the Chinese
primrose, which are now coming into roar-
ket, and will soon replace the chrysanthe-
Nearly all business was at a standstill
during the eight days visit of the Russian
squadron in Paris, and the series of fetes
and celebrations given in their honor. Ihe
whole city was given up to rejoicing ana
fraternal greetings. Such continued
brotherly love and unabated enthusiasm
for any foreign visitors as was shown for
the representatives of the friend ot
T?,..>T,/.o" v>aQ npver been known betore.
ginning almost were the last one flmshed
The effect of these continued little floral
arches around the table was charming.
Paris, November 25. 1893.
At the Jaidin des Plantes there are 800
varieties of chrysanthemums, while at the
leading houses on the Quai de la M|gis-
serie can be found five or six hundred
At the chrysanthemum show this month it
was not the number ot varieties, but the
quality ot the specimens that was sought
after; consequently but two hundred
varieties were displayed and the choicest
specimens only. Every year these cultiva-
tors throw out the varieties which have
become inferior, in order to add the splen-
did novelties which are being introduced
from America, Enaland and Japan.
The principal houses here sell two hun-
dred plants in two hundred varieties tor
816; twenty-five plants in twenty-five
varieties for $3,50, and other quantities m
proportion. , t ^ j
A favorite combination for baskets ana
bouquets, a harmony in white, just now
is an arrangement of white lilacs, white
chrysanthemums and white carnations,
with maiden hair fern, and here and there
a branch of tuberoses. The baskets, boats,
wheelbarrows, or whatever the design may
be, are ornamented with huge white rib-
bon bows, and the effect is delicate and
charming. „ ,, , .,
The white lilac is one of the favorite
flowers among Parisians. One of the
popular florists, who has his own green-
houses just outside of Paris, tells me that
there are only about five weeks in the year
—July and a part of August— when he
does not have the branches of white lilac
on sale. At this season he gives but tew ot
them, a small handful, tor a dollar.
The cyclamen is also much in demana
I just »ow. At the recent chrysanthemum
Prance" has never been known betore.
One would have supposed that all the
shopkeepers and working people had be-
come gentlemen and ladies of leisure, to
judge from the crowds that thronged the
streets and stood for hours patiently wait-
ing to see them pass, and followed them in
all their coming and going. However a
few classes ot tradespeople were benefitted
by this unusual gayety, and among them
were the florists, who reaped a harvest in
two senses of the word. While stagnation
was the order with other trades, their
business flourished.
The long succession of fetes and balls
made flowers in great demand. _ Florists
and caterers were busy people during those
days. So that if the departure of these
distinguished guests was a source of reliet
to people who were tired of crowds and
wished to go about their daily business,
it was certainly a cause of regret to florists
In the midst ot it came the funeral ot
Marshal de MacMahon, and probably not
since the death ot Victor Hugo has Pans
seen such an imposing funeral procession
or so magniflcent a display of flowers the
wreaths were numerous and beautiiui.
The largest was sent by the French army,
and was composed ot roses of all colors,
heliotrope. Marguerites and pinks adorned
with tricolor ribbons. Other wreaths ot
special beauty were sent by the Russian
officers, the Emperor ot Germany, Queen
Victoria and the Prince ot Wales. Rarely
have so many wreaths been seen at any
funeral They were of such immense size
that they were placed upright, each on its
own litter, and carried by four men with
black plumes in their hats. Those sent by
foreign powers were arranged alphabeti-
cally, that of the Emperor ot Germany
^Then'closely following came the funeral
of Gounod, also a national funeral, ihe
floral offerings were quite as beautiful, and
hardly less numerous than those to the
honored soldier. „ . . . i,„„„
So that altogether the flonsts have been
taxed to their utmost in filling orders and
supplying demands. Even the fireworks
in honor ot the Russians consisted mainly
ot bouquets, and the starry chrysanthe-
mums shooting upwards and then grace-
fully falling downwards were brilliant m
color and effect. a .c v ■
One ot the most important and fashion-
able weddings that has taken place for a
long time was that of Count Jacques de
Pourtalfes and Mile. Jacqueline de Monbri-
son at the French Protestant church in the
Avenue de la Grande Armee. The church
was hung with ropes or festoons of ivy,
while long palm branches formed arches in
each section. The chancel was a perfect
bower of palms, with banks of white chrys-
anthemums, and they were literally mar-
ried amid palms. The six small maids of
honor carried bouquets of white roses ar-
ranged with a fall ot delicate lace and long
white ribbon. ,,
A bridal bouquet of orange blossoms is
entirely covered with the thinnest ot white
tulle, and finished with a dainty lace hand-
kerchief and long ribbons.
For table decorations orchids a^e the
most popular flower, as at dinners it is the
non-odorous flower that must be used.
Most orchids fill this requirement, as_ they
are a feast for the eye, and cannot inter-
fere with the feast provided for the inner
man, inasmuch as they have no odor to
oppress the head or prevent digestion.
The more choice varieties retail lor nve
dollars a blossom.
The latest style for table decorations is
to arrange the flowers in garlands rather
than in bouquets and set pieces ; and Saxe
norcelain is now more in favor for vases,
?ardSes! etc., than silver. But as the
taste of those giving the dinners differs so
widely, there can hardly be said to beany
PA?i'dinne?nit long since the table was
ornamented with a basket ot orchids in the
center and one at each end. Over the
menu at each plate was arranged a spray
of orchid, with maiden hair fern forming
a succession of curves the next one be-
A Clematis Disease.
For a few years a disease, formerly un-
known, has been observed In various kinds
of cultivated clematis in the gardens of
horticulturists in the Netherlands Ihe
affected plants have a diseased spot above
the level ot the ground; the lower parts
are left in perfect health ; this can be said
in particular of the roots The pa,rts of
the stem lying higher than the diseased
spot remain uninjured at first; they dry
up, however, because they can not get a
sufficient quantity of sap. On the affected
spot all parts have become browti and have
died; in the first place the cells around
certain very narrow mines in the tissue ot
the stem. Especially the fasciculi vasorttm
have become brown in a high degree iiam
the sick spot upward to some height, ihe
sick spot is always recognizable on the
outside. In the dead tissues I found,
almost as a rule, a fungus of the genus
Pleospora or a cognate one, and further a
few kinds of anguillulids. The parts ot
the stem above the affected ^pot dry up.
Some systems of branches consequently
die off in a very short time, while others
keep in good health.
In one Summer the sickness spread rap-
idly so as to cause in a short time the de-
cav'of the superterrene parts of many
plants, while under the affected spots new
buds were shooting forth. The damage
caused by this sickness was considerable.
Above other varieties Clematis Jackmanii
was strongly affected. At various times
samples of sick clematis stems were sent
me, but I was not successful in my endeav-
ors to make out the nature of the disease.
In the "Zeitschritt fur Pflanzenkrank-
heiten" of Professor Sorauer I found men-
tioned a similar sickness m clematis stems,
and the author of that treatise. Dr. H.
Kletahn, at Bremen, gives as his opinion
that the illness must be ascnbed to the in-
vasion of anguillulids. He sent me sick
clematis stems for tb« PyP°^f„,5L,^
minuter examination ot the anguillulids,
but I found not one representative of the
genera tylenchus, aphelenchus, or heterod-
Ira, known to live genera y as parasites in
plakts ; all the anguillulids I discovered
belonged to genera without a spear, and
these kinds are indeed sometimes found in
decaying tissues, but commonly do not
live parasitically m plants.
A remarkable point is the sudden pro -
grtss of the disease. F rst the tip of the
Item is seen hanging sack and two or
three days after the whole stem above the
said sick spot is dead. In 1891, when I re-
peatedly received sendings of sick clematis
stems, I did not succeed in discovering the
cause of the evil, though I could not help
supposing that I had to do with the mining
of a very**small larva, for I discovered in
the affected spot mines which I could
hardly consider^o be the effect of the work
of the nematoid worms I had found ; but I
did not discover the likeness of a larva or
""^In lffl2 I was more successful. That year
the stems were sent me in June, I then
found on the afliected spot, m the midst ot
thA<stem a very small larva of a fly, in
some aTr'eady a brownish nympha with a
llTn, very perishable film. About the mid-
dle of June out of these nymphas came the
little fly Phytomyza affinis (Fall ), which
consequently must be considered to be the
caSsl^otthe'^disease All the above men-
tioned symptoms of sickness, which, at
first sight, seemed rather enigmatical, were
most satisfactorily explained.. I further
found that of Phytomyza afflnis two gen-
erations at least are born every 3 ear.
Therefore, as soon as the disease makes its
annearance (in early Summer , all decaying
st^a^lks must be ciit off and burned, lest the
fvi gr^^worse by the birth of a new gen-
eration.-Du. Bos in Insect Life.
Foreign Notes.
The Gardener's Chronicle, in comment-
ing on the American system ot exhibiting
cut flowers of chrysanthemums on oug
stems in ornamental vases, says it "allows
ot ready examination and comparison and
?s far bltler than our board system ; "and
adds "in the matter of single stem speci-
mens, the Americans are no further ad-
vanced than ourselves."
Encouraged by the success ot his popular
work on palms, M. le Comte Oswald de
Kerchove de Denterghem, president of the
Royal Agricultural and Botanical Society
of Ghent, has brought out a somewhat
comnrehensive work on orchids. ine
wo"k is arranged in five great divisions,
ruccesstully treating of tl^« botany, his-
tory, geography and culture of orchias.
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WHEHWRITIHC MEMTIOH THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
ttleyn
are), Madrenye (very rareii'odorl
{all these Cattleyns are massive
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PARLBYBNSB.
We offer fine fronds of this Oueen of
Ferns, at $10.00 per 100. Plants
fromSOcts. to J5.C0.
ARECA LUTESCEN5.
. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft
1 " 7 "
64'
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is only for this week; this ad. will
VAN CELDER BROS.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
FOR DECORATING.
SIEBRECHT & WADLEY,
ROSE HILL NURSERY, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.
SPECIAL OFFER OF DECORATIVE PLANTS
Palms from i foot to lo feet, in all leading varieties.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Big stock Asparagus plumosa, 4 inch pots, splendid plants
Uracffinas, in 20 best colored varieties, all sizes.
FRESH DRAC/ENA CANES for propagating.
ORCHIDS and FERNS in great quantities.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Palm Leaves, $1.50 per 100.
Palm Crowns, 110.00 per 100.
„ „„ I'«"S' Needle Pines, $8.00 per 100.
".,.„.;"„ 200 Spanish Moss, $4.00 per 100 lbs.
. ft".'".'.*.""""".'!';. ,, „„ I Magnolia Foliage, $1 50 per bbl.
p[; 3 00 Holly; red, with berries, $1.50 per bbl
2S6r*''/l*"*s, $3.00 per 100. • We will sell
liTe at Inindred rates. Try $5 00
worth and see what an immense
amount we send for the money.
Phaenl«Reellna<a, 7in.pots. SJft 3 00
Asparagus Plumosus. 6in. bushes 0 60
Pandanus Veltehll, 8 in. pots, i ft
0 25
6 00
_ 2 50
Adiantum Cunsalum, Sin. pots, lihiohby
2ft. diameter ,_f 2 50
Cut Adiantum Cunealum, flne fronds', $1 00 a 100
"^^'.''^''''Sus Plumosus, 8 ft. strings, 50 cts ,
76cts, and $1.00 '
All measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J- Lj. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
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CUT FERNS
EspeciaUy for Florists' Use.
FANCY. DAGGER. S''25 pcf Thousand Ferns.
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L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.
City Stand during the Holidays: 47tli St. and Lexington Ave., NEW TOBK.
SPECIAL LOW EXPRESS RATES
On small packages less than half
old rates. Write for rate to your
town. Have your order booked
early.
—SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.—
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMIXE, FL,A.
"IWOHZNTION THE PI.ORIST-S EXCHANGE
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you ""sSv'wffi'yr r;v:' ""■" - "" -"'"• ■"" »- '-pp'y
Adiantum aneitense,
" Bellum,
" Concinmim,
" Decorum,
" Elegans,
" Gracillinum,
" Pnlbescens,
Cyrtomium Falcatum,
Davallia Strieta,
Dicksonia Antartica,
Lastrea Artistata Var.
" Opaca,
Lomaria Ciliata,
Nephrodium Hirtipes,
Nephrolepls Exaltata.
Onychium Japonicum,
i*olypodium Aureum,
Polystichum Coriaceum,
Pteris Adiantoides,
" Argyrsea,
" Albo-Liineata,
" Magniflca,
" Leptophylla,
" Ouvardii,
" Palmata,
" Rubra Venia,
" Serrulata,
^ " Cristata,
Tremula,
" Sieboldii,
Didymochlsena Truncatula.
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Samples Free with full particulars,
FOB GHRISIMAS AND HOLIDAY TRADE
ALL LIVE FLORISTS "USE
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NEWiSOUTHERN
I .^'L GALAX LEAVES
til Southern
GALAX LEAVES. $2.00 a 1000 Everywhere of Agents
Green and Bronze.
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for Florists' Use and
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To induce every Florist in
America to try them fairly,
a single sample lot of 5,000
will be sent at half price of
$1.00 per Thousand.
No second lot sent under
this offer.
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patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy | ^^^ Ljuum Harrisii.
New Year.
To Advertisers,
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A Correction.
In our article on the "New Metal Fern
Dish," in last week's issue we state that
the pans are manufactured "seven and
eight inches deep." For the word deep
read "across;" the correct depth of the
pans is four inches.
New York.
Correspondents.
The following staff of writers are reg a
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
p Welch 2 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
b'. C. Kedjbman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
B. A. SEIDBWITZ .....-• A^°?,?P°J'^'t^ r'
G W. Oliveb. . .Botanic Gardens, Wash.,. 11. O.
Edgar Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Ddnlop J?"'?"*?' S"?!"
Jos. Bennett *J,°'!j''?''''i? v
Danl. B. Long • : v,'^"?''"'' **• ^•
JohnG.Bsleb Saddle Biver, N.J.
Caldwell the Woodsm ah . . . Evergreen, Ala.
D HONAKEE J^<»;'v,^"J°^'^°'3-
R. LIITLEIOHN •.■,9,''*"'?'"' ■'fc'I'
A. Klokner..- Milwaukee, Wis.
EUGENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
JAS. H. Denham Los Angeles, ChI.
Walter Mott Traveling Representative,
Frank Huntsman. 37 W. 4th St., Cincinnati, O.
F. J. MiCHELL 1018 Market St., Ph la.. Pa
David Bust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelpliia, Pa.
T. F. Keenan Chicago, 111.
These gentlemen (
Contents.
PAG
Ardisia CRENULATA
Begonias at ventitka, Cai
Carnations
Catalogues Received
Changes in business
Clematis disease, a
Correction, A
Correspondence: , „, ^^^„
The Violet Disease. Milwaukee Flower bhow
CULTURAL Department
Chrysantherauras
CUT Flower Prices
Dinner Table decorations ....
EPACRIS
floriculture and commercial Bulb
Growing in North Carolina
Flower notes From Paris ....
Foreign Notes
" How to Gbow Cut Flowers "
Obituart
plants and flowers
plants dlstrirotei) bt the govern.ment
question box
RECENT Fires
TRADE NOTES ;
Flatbush, N. Y. . . •„■„■,;,,•
Baltimore. Brooklyn, Llewellyn Park, N.J. .
New York ■ ■
Boston. Buffa'o, Philadelphia. Pittsburg.
Washlnston . . . ., ■^,^.-
Atlantic City. N. J.. Bangor. Me.. ChicaBO,
Doylestown, Pa., Germantown, Pa., Gwy-
nedd. Pa., Lansdale. Fa., Middletown.
N. T., Pateraon, N. J , Rome, N. Y., San
Jose, Cal., SpringHeia. Mo., Utica, N. Y.,
Zanesville, O
SI. Louis „• „ • V-
Ann Arbor. Mleh., Klnsston, N. Y., Pough-
keepsle. N. Y
WHICH IS IT-HORTICULTUBB OR AGRICDL-
XURB ..........
Market Notes.
Although Christmas week, busi-
ness has been no better than last week, and
by no means up to last year's standard.
Hopes are entertained that Saturday and
Sunday may bring about a change for the
better. Christmas Eve falling on a Sun-
day does not, however, improve matters.
In spite of all that has been said against
the practice, growers have again held back
their flowers, often till they are unsalable.
All who have done so will regret it more
than ever, and— do the same thing next
year whenever a holiday occurs.
The few gloomy days of the early part of
the week had a bad effect on the color of
Mermet.
Few orders have been hooked for Christ-
mas, everyljody being afraid to order to
any extent. From all appearances violets
and carnations will l)e a drug. Smilax
will not sell at all and asparagus is very
plentiful, particularly plumosus, which
brings fifty cents a string Stevia is also
coming in largely, and selling at ten cents
a bunch. Mignouette is very plentiful, the
large spikes bringing from $5 to SIO per
lOOj small from 10 to 20 cents per bunch.
Roman hyacinths are a drug. Valley is
improving and now sells at $6 per 100.
The ftfUowing are the highest prices an-
ticipated for Saturday and Sunday :
American Beauty, $135; Anna Alexieff,
$30; BonSilene, $3; Bride, Cusin, Albany,
Mermet, $12; Kaiserin and Hoste, $10;
Testout, $20; La France and Watteville,
$15; Meteor, $30; Niphetos, $6; Gontier, ,?5;
Perle, $8; Wootton, $6; adiantum, $1; as-
paragus, $50; carnations, $3: callas, $13;
hyacinths, $2; Harrisii, $13; valley, $6;
mignonette, $10; smilax, $10; violets, $2.
Cypripediums are also abundant. MlL-
LANG Bros, are receiving some very fine
specimens which sell for from 15c. to 20c.
H. W. BAYLIS, 940 Broadway, is receiv-
ing some splendid carnations of the largest
size, for which he gets $3 without trouble.
E. C. HORAN is getting quantities of fine
pansies with extra long stems, and some
elegant mignonette.
The Cut Flower Exchange.
A little better business has been
done here this week, but there are more
flowers than there is demand for. We
noticed a larger number than usual ot the
" swell " wagons of big retail florists the
last time we were there. There was a scar-
city of violets, and many florists feared to
handle them, as their customers have not
forgotten the enormous prices they had to
pay for them last year.
Prices of flowers were: Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria and Mme. Testout, $10; Bride and
Cusin, $7; Papa Gontier, $5— these are for
choice stock ; smilax, $1 per dozen ; callas
and Lilium Harrisii, $1.50 per dozen ;
I tulips, of which I. Forstermann, of New-
; town, L, I., had a quantity of very fine
' Bowers, brought $3; asparagus fetched 35c.
j to 30c. a string ; stevia, two bunches for
' 35c. ; carnations, $1 to $3 ; violets, $1.75 ;
I narcissus, 35c. a bunch ; lily of the valley,
' $3 to $4; heliotrope, 25c. to 50c. per bunch ;
mignonette, 2dc. to $1 per bunch; white
lilac, $3 per bunch; hyacinths, $1.50 to $2
per 100.
I Besides tulips. Mr. Forstermann had
sopae superior Cattleyas, which sold at
Betail Trade.
Business with the retailers leaves
much to be desired. The sale of greenery
has interfered, as usual, with the sale of
flowers, while the abstention of many
churches from the usual Christmas deco-
rations has not improved the demand tor
verdure. .
Several of our leading retailers make a
pretty display both outside and within
show windows. .
SOALLEN, 1344 Broadway, has an awning of
green over the sidewalk and in his window
a pyramid of asparagus, cypripediums and
Cattleyas ; ardisias are at the foot and
the background is made up of palms and
lilies.
PleischmANN, at the Hoffman house, has
his ceiling festooned with laurel roping
andhas just put bright scarlet glasses to
the electric lights which occupy every
panel of the ceiling. The effect is beauti-
ful and attracts large crowds.
Hanft Bros., 1145 Broa__ .,
turned a lamp post in front of their store
into a pillar of verdure hung with wreaths
of green and bright scarlet. This flrm has
several dinner decorations for Christmas,
among them one in W. 73d St., to be of
holly and American Beauty roses, and an-
other on B. 34th St., solely of Anna
Alexieff roses.
AUGUSTE Millang, 673 Sixth ave., has
several decorations for Christmas parties
on hand, and has decorated four large
hotels and several small ones.
Jas. Hammond, 407 Fifth ave., decorated
a house in W. 37th st. for Christmas
Parlors, staircases, entrances were all
lavishly hung with holly. The supper
table had a large center piece of Meteor
roses and adiantum, and an enormous
punch bowl properly flUed, had in the cen-
ter a vase of Meteor.
THOS. F. CAER, 596 Sixth ave., has had
many orders for Christmas ; one for a din-
ner of eighteen covers on Madison ave.
The center piece was ot Magna Charta roses
with ribbons radiating to every plate,
where they were fastened to a sprig of
holly.
"Wm. DIHM, 125th St., does not consider
the prospects for holiday trade at all bright
and thinks it will be the worst for many
years. Christmas and New Year coming
on Monday will, he says, make it hard for
the retailers on account of their having to
keep stock over from Saturday,
their ordinary sales of bulbs, which was
quite up to other years.
Weebbb & Don, 114 Chambers st., have
had a very satisfactory trade in bulbs.
There is a good demand for late bulbs.
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & Co. have done a
large business in bulbs of all kinds. This
flrm justly complains of the injury done to
the retail trade by the retail dry-goods
flrms selling bulbs at ruinous prices. Im-
porters should surely try to do something
to abate the nuisance.
It is reported that Miss Helen Gould has
announcad her intention of presenting a
large farm at Irvingtonon-theHudson to
the Kindergarten and Potted Plant Asso-
ciation of this city. Suitable frame build-
ings will be erected on the laud, which is
by the side of the river, and a delightful
place in the hot months, so that from 100
to 800 children may be lodged and fed
there at one time. Most of the property
will be laid out in flower beds by several
experienced gardeners, and the children
will be allowed to take a little plot of
order themselves to cultivate it.
M. MATHESEN, formerly of 673 Sixth ave.,
has opened a retail florist's store at 40 E,
43d St.
W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass , was in
the city the fore part of the week.
Mr. Ulam, of Elliott & Ulam, Pittsburg,
Pa., was also in town.
The Florists' Club dinner promises to
be a grand affair. The committee has is-
sued a call for donations of flowers which
may be sent to Messrs. John Young, 53
West 30th St., Theo. Roehrs, 111 West 30th
St., Burns & Raynor, 29 W. 28th St., or the
donator's commission man. The commit-
tee also asks the friends of the Club who
believe that the florists' dinner should be
the acme of floral decoration that they
communicate with the members stating
the nature of their donations.
In spite ot hard times and the refraining
of many churches from the usual Christ-
mas decorations, the trade in holly, mistle-
toe and other Christmas greenery has been
about equal to former years, altnough the
quality of the holly was, as a rule, interior.
The trade in grasses has been very poor.
Pampas plumes are in less demand than in
previous years.
F. E. McAllister, 32 Dey St., was very
fortunate with his holly, and had no rea-
son to complain of the large quantities he
received from Delaware. Like mistletoe
and bouquet greens generally, it sold very
well, and the stock was not long in being
cleared out.
Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54 Dey st., express
themselves as satisfied with the Christmas
trade, which was certainly not inferior to
that of preceding years.
J C. VAUQHAN, 26 Barclay St., sold out
all the holly he received. The demand
for mistletoe has been fair, while the trade
in wreaths has been unusually large.
The trade in immortelles, principally
white and red, has been very good. We
noticed in the retail stores that the major-
ity of the Christmas wreaths displayed
more red immortelles than green moss.
The bulb trade has been far better than
was anticipated.
Wm. Elliott & Sons sold at auction last
Fall 175 cases of bulbs, and the average
there longer than two weeks, and possibly
only one, but it is thought that even in
this limited time, the pupils will see
enough of flowers to interest them, to say
nothing of the good the fresh air, water,
and wholesome food will do them.
BrodElyn.
Retail men in Brooklyn feel somewhat
discouraged over the ruling of the man-
agers of several churches who have counter-
manded orders for church decoration at
Christmas. The hard times have prompted
this edict.
Business during the past week has been
slow ; sales of Christmas goods are not up
to tb e demand of previous years. Flowers,
especially narcissus, hyacinths, are very
plentiful. Carnations are coming in rather
poor in quality. Smilax and asparagus
are also abundant. Tulips are arriving,
but find no sale. They are yet small and
of medium quality.
Weir & Sons, Fulton st., whose conser-
vatory in the upper part of their store is
always attractive, are making a neat dis-
play of seasonable plants, among which
are some well grown cyclamen, Harrisii,
Marguerites, dracsenas, araucarias, arecas
and others. There has been a decided fall-
ing off In transient trade as compared with
other years.
Langjahr is now handling plants on a
small scale ; his first consignment consist-
ing of cyclamen from Flatbush growers.
Geo. p. Buckley, formerly gardener to
D. M. Stone, Esq., has opened a flower
store at the corner of Putnam and Classon
C. L. & F. E. Miller, Reid ave., antici-
pate a fair Christmas trade. They make a
neat window display of cut flowers and
blooming plants.
Baltimore.
The Market.
Trade has been everything but good
the last two weeks ; some dealers say that
this is always the case every year before
the holidays, while others again say that
their books show a decided decrease when
compared with last year's work. Judging
from the leisure time florists have it would
seem that trade is slow.
The outlook for a flourishing Christmas
is also bad; very few orders are given
ahead. From all accounts the supply will
be equal to the demand. Violets will not
be plentiful, but there will be probably
enough to go around. Valley is abundant,
as also are Roman hyacinths. Beauty will
be scarce in this market on Christmas, but
of other roses there will be sufiicient to
meet the demand.
General Notes.
Brackbnridge & Co. have opened
a branch store on Charles st. for the holi-
days.
R. J. HallidAY is confined to his home
with illness.
The effect made with wild smilax by W.
J. Halliday in his window is fine.
Araucarias are plentiful around Balti-
more this year and are sold at low figures
at retail; it is a puzzle how they can be
sold so cheap. , ^ . ,, ,,
Ardisia crenulata is really the finest
berried ^ ^j
plant now ^ \.^
Llewellyn Park.N. J.
Messrs. Thomas Weatheked's Sons are
house for Mr.
number of"°case"3 soTd^i'n" preceding years I compleilng a new pal
was but 60. This did not interfere with | Thos. H. Spauldmg.
T"HE^ Florist's Kxchange.
Philadelphia,
market Notes.
The amount of business has in-
creased with the Christmas season, but
after a careful canvass ot the stores I find
tbat there is not as much being done as in
past years. Prices have improved all
along the line. In roses, Beauty brings $4
a dozen; good ones. J5 ; La France, Mer-
met and Bride, $8; Perle and Gontier, $5;
Meteor, $10; Kaiserin, $10; Bennett, $6;
Niphetos, $4. Many roses have been held
Dacfe, and are consequently of little use ;
one case was brought to my notice where
some Beauties brought in one morning
were sold that afternoon, and fell to pieces
next morning. Then the retailer gets the
nrunt of it. Carnations were selling well
on Monday; they brought $2; Thursday,
ifd; while Edna Craig was up to $5 on Wed-
nesday. This carnation is by some consid-
ered a failure by gaslight, Grace Wilder
being superior for table work.
Edwin Lonsdale is sending in some
very good blooms of Helen Keller, which
bring $i.
Roman hyacinths sell at $3, but are
really a glut. This price is asked, but
many go at a lower figure; valley brings U
to So; Paper- white narcissus, S4. A few
tulips were in, bringing $5, but they had
very short stems. Mignonette is in good
demand at $1.50 to $2; double violets, $3 ;
single, 5c. to 8c, per bunch; smilax, $15'
asparagus $1 per string ; poinsettias, 15c.
to 25c. each, cypripediums. $2 a dozen.
. Jr-iant trade seems very good, especially
in ferns, while palms for delivery Friday
and Saturday sold very well. There seems
to be quite a scarcity of cyclamen around
here this season ; most of those seen in the
stores are New York grown. Azaleas are
in, but sell much slower than usual; in
fact, one florist told me that he was sold
out ot azaleas by Thursday last year, while
this year he has not sold halt; and he got
in about the same number.
^: H. Battles has had a very busy
week He had a wedding on Tuesday and
another on Wednesday in which were
used eight bouquets of American Belle
roses ; these were certainly very handsome.
Then, on Thursday Mr. Battles did the
decorating at the Union League for the
reeeption given to ex-Pre.9ident Harrison.
On h riday he had the decorating for the
New England dinner at the Continental,
and also for a very large fashionable wed-
ding^ Besides all this he has done a large
cut flower trade. Mr. Battles is a great
lover of A. Farleyense which he has lately
been using very freely.
Pbnnook Beds, are doing a good busi-
ness but Thos. Cartledge says it is not up
to the average of the past few years, and
tbat the old prices cannot be got. They
had a large dinner decoration on Wednes-
day and have a number ot orders for de-
livery at the end ot the week. The new
Kidgway refrigerator lately put in is now
ot thi st""^ ^ greatly to the appearance
Geo. Ceais is doing a nice quiet busi-
ness, decorations are very few, but plant
and flower trade is very fair. As a rule
orders are smaller ; he has the store very
tastefully decorated. The ceiling is illu-
minated with colored electric lights and
festooned with asparagus, presenting a
very pretty effect. ^
h^^I^l'P^^]"°^^ reports plant trade
better than for several years, and prices
are generally as good. He has a good as-
sortment of jardinieres which sell well
lilower trade is very good and prices on
the average.
~S?i™?^; P^'F'' ^^^ 'lo'ie a -fery large
retail plant trade, especially in palms and
Tn"*;^!!,^^- ,,Adiantum Farleyense has
also sold well, becoming how popular this
handsome fern is getting. Orchids in
bloom were in great demand ; they had a
■iSr "P"" 'fo™ their Kiverton nurseries on
Monday which were all sold in two days.
W. K. Haeeis sent in some very fine
azaleas on Wednesday; these were grown
Jnnt'L 5S- P'^5« Slass, and Mr. Harris
flowering p'lante. P™™ ^''^ ^'^"^fl"^' '°
ROBEET Ceaig is sending in some very
„ii!f 1 ^■Tu".;?^®^ ' ^^ lias been very suc-
cessful with this variety. He is also send-
ing in some very good Edna Craig carna-
presiding. The usual routine business
was transacted, and the committee on ar-
rangements instructed to confer with the
Chester County Carnation Society, with
the view to holding their carnation show
in connection witb the regular Spring
show of the Pennsylvania Society.
David Rust.
Buffalo.
ChriHtnias Prospects.
_ Rainy and unseasonable weather,
varying with snow squalls and an absorb-
!°f. of attention from social matters by
holiday shopping, tended very decidedly to
make the past week the dull one ot the
first halt of this season. Business was
quite at a standstill. No call for flowers
worth mentioning, and sad as 'tis to state
tor the reputation of our city at this week
of the year, some good stock was wasted.
Prospects augur favorably in a compara-
tive sense for Christmas trade, orders
seeming to come in to the retailers fairly
well. It is hardly expected that the ex-
treme prices ot other years will be
demanded for so much common quality
stock ere it gets into the retailer's hands.
Smilax is too plentiful and continually
seeking buyers at any price. Christmas
greens have been shipped in large quanti-
ties. The quality of pine and holly does
not run as good as desired. The former
seems to have suffered from warm and
drying weather after being gathered, and
absence of the deep green foliage charac-
teristic of the most salable, is noticeable in
the latter.
Geo. D. Hale has taken an annex in
shape of a small store for handling greens
on Bast Huron st., corner of Main.
Wm. Palmee, Jr., took advantage of the
lull m trade last week and visited New
York city in interest of buying flowers for
holiday trade. One result ot his trip is a
fine orchid display. Another is noticeable
at b. A. Anderson's on Main st.
B7
^??S! -S""' *A,°^?* meeting on account
°f the illness of Mr. Fewkes.
NiTl^""^, H- ytitney, of Winchester, and
Nathaniel I. Bowditch, of Framingham
were proposed as life members.
General Notes.
The retail flower store recently
operated by Benj. Grey, at Maiden, after
many changes since Mr. Grey sold It, is
now run by E. F. CosTELLEE.
Edwin Lonsdale, of Philadelphia,
Pa., IS invited by the Committee on Es-
says to be present at the next meeting of
the Gardeners and Florists' Club.
E. A. Wood has returned from an ex-
tended trip In the West with gratifying
reports of the increased interest in flori-
culture in the Western Country.
J. Feank Cuetis and Edward Mtjeeat
have given up their stalls at the Cut
Jf lower Exchange. Mr. Curtis, it will be
remembered, paid the highest premium
for choice of location at the opening of the
new store.
C E HOLBROW, of Brighton, has opened
a retail store in Newton, Mass. F. W.
A very interesting meeting ot the Club
was held on December 12. Some impor-
tant matters were discussed and acted
upon, the tenor of which I hope to give tor
a later issue. The next regular meeting
will be postponed for the date of January
8, and 18 to take the metropolitan form of
•a smoker " Messrs. S. A. Anderson, Wm.
facott and W. A. Adams being delegated a
committee to arrange the same. ViDi.
Boston.
Christmas Notes.
A feature of this year's Christmas
trade was the vast increase in shipment of
decorative goods. Regardless of an ex-
pected dull season the wholesale and com-
mission firms bought heavily of this line
•J 17^° then they were sold out by the
™ cfi j° week with many orders still
unfilled. An effort was made to get an
extra supply, with some success, but the
total receipts were very much short of the
demand. The increased call was most
prominent in the holly and mistletoe
branches, also in laurel and holly wreaths
and laurel and pine wreathing. Welch
Bros, imported a larger supply of mistletoe
than any previous year, and their stock of
holly and other green was almost doubled
yet with the result experienced by their
brother shippers they were- sold out bv
Wednesday night.
Geo. H. Sutherland and H. B. Haet-
FOED disposed of immense quantities of
holly and wreathing and are well satisfied
with their holiday trade.
Market Items.
The flower market was not so
active as was expected, and at this writing
John Bubton is the only grower who
Kf^?*^" ^i*"!' '"^'•'^«' ■' te halsenl in
both Laing and Brunner ; they have been
selling at 30c., but are now at 50c
The Carnation Exhibition.
Pnnnf„ n^ Committee from the Chester
on TnL^^™!""?? ^°?'^*y ^«« 5i this city
o?hnId?^^*^n°°^'?? '"il" ^^^ advisability
of holding a Carnation Show in the Spring
pi.„ reguar monthly meeting of the
h!ldalT^^% Horticultural Society was
field on Tuesday evening last. Bobt. Craig
_,-„. .„ „,„ „„o c^^jci..i.cu, auu at tnis writing
there is little reason toanticipate anything
extraordinary in number ot sales. A great
difference is noticed in prices quoted by
the commission firms and those antici-
pated by local growers, especially the gar-
deners who rely mostly on sales made at
the Cut Flower Exchange, and in this con-
nection the fact is prominent that the line
IS pretty finely drawn between these two
tactions, for factions they must be called
when their interests are not identical.
It IS impossible to quote market prices
this week with any hope of accuracy.
Hortienltural Society.
At an adjourned meeting ot the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
baturday, December 16, Dr. Walcott read
®^u™ j™"/,'^',?™?*™"! by the committee
on the death ot ex-President Francis Park-
man, which was unanimously adopted
Ihe schedule of prizes for 1894 was
adopted and referred to the committee to
fix the date for the Spring exhibition.
Annual reports were read by Chas. N.
^racket chairman of the committee on
Vegetables, Wm. E. Endicott, Chairman
ot Library Committee, and Robert Man-
ning, secretary and librarian, and were ac-
cepted.
ri^^u '"^5°™ °^ *''e floral committee
(Arthur H. Fewkes, chairman) was post-
Pittsburg.
Club Meetings.
The last two meetings of the
Florists' Club were held at J. Bader's and
J. R. & A. Murdoch's greenhouses. At
Mr. Bader's the meeting was well attended.
The committee on Spring Show was to
hand in a report of what progress had been
made, but was not quite ready and will
try to report at next meeting. From the
interest manifested by some of our growers
and dealers it is almost certain that a show
will be held next Spring, and it has been
suggested to give the exhibition for the
benefit of some of our benevolent societies
or hospitals which will secure us a good
attendance and assure as ot a financial
success, and also be of great benefit to the
trade as It will thereby be advertised bet-
ter, besides being a tar greater benefit to
the needy poor ot whom there are so many
during these hard times. A vote of thanks
was tendered Mr. Bader tor his hospitality.
Routine business disposed ot the remainder
of the evening, with a good slice of next
morning, was spent in a social game ot
euchre.
The meeting at J. R. & A. Murdoch's
greenhouses was not so well attended, pre-
sumably the members were too busy get-
ting ready tor the holiday season, and as
no quorum was present nothing was done.
G. uesterle, the genial superintendent, pro-
vided a nice spread which had to be taken
care of, and the evening was spent in a
very pleasant manner.
General Neirs.
D t J^- ,KROEOk, who was in charge ot
Beckert's stand in the Pittsburg market
tor many years, has started in business for
himself at the same place; the Messrs.
Beckert will confine themselves strictly to
the wholesale business. Mr. Kroeck is a
hustler, handling quite a lot ot stock and
is deserving of success.
Randolph & McClements have opened
their new stand in the Pittsburg market
It being in charge of Ed. McGrath.
The Drexel collection of plants which
was purchased by Senator Wm. Flinn of
our city, and presented to the Phipps con-
servatory, consists of some remarkably fine
speoimeus costing about $1,000, which is
far below their value. The lot arrived in
good condition and will add considerably
to the beauty ot the conservatory. A car
load of plants shipped from Philadelphia
including palms, ferns and others, arrived
a few weeks ago, but few ot the plants
were saved as the weather was too severe •
they were frozen so hard they had to
be thrown away.
The conservatory is gathering together a
fine collection of plants for very little
money, as almost all are donated.
Trade Beport.
t ^ ..^be improvement in the cut flower
trade has not been very great as yet, ex-
cepting in funeral work, of which it
seems, every florist has had his share for
the last month. There is no glut ot any
stocis, but the prices still rule rather low
for this season. Roses sell at from 50 cents
per dozen up, and it looks as it we will
have them at that price tor the holidays
Carnations have been selling for some time
at irom 15 cents per dozen up to 50 cents
and always find a r->ady sale, at times
being quite scarce. Chrysanthemums are
still in the market but are poor and don't
command much of a price. Lilium Har-
risii, Komau hyacinths, and paper white
narcissus are rather plentiful, but sell at a
low price. Valley finds a ready sale, as
also do violets. E. C. Beinbman.
Washington.
Tlie Market.
Up to the beginning of this week
trade has been almost at a standstill; some
ot the florists have been sick, some on
Juries, and the remainder have had lots ot
time to lay their plans for Christmas and
New Years. Things are beginning to im-
prove a little as the holidays approach
JJ lowers are not too plentiful ; prices run
about as follows : La France, $2 to $3
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, $2.50 to $5
Sn Ti*i' ^J?^l^'"ii^ Beauty, best quality
$10 ; Perle, $1,50 ; Meteor, $2 and $3 ; Gon
n' *li, carnations, 50o. ; Romans, 75c.
• , ?' Ik- PO'nsettia, $3 to$6; callas. $3
violets, $3 and $3. ■
General Neirs.
WILLIS S. Claek has just built a
nice greenhouse at the rear of his store on
12th St.
Claek Bkos. are cutting some very fine
La France ; they grow them in a compara-
tively cool house and practice a few other
little wrinkles, which your readers can
have the benefit of some time soon.
Strauss & Co.'s carnations are looking
In elegant condition ; they have 40 000
planted out ; most of them are white varie-
ties. The new roomy palm house is a fine
structure ; no benches are used, the plants
are arranged according to their sizes in a
pleasing way.
The weather has been very changeable
during the past week; on one or two nights
the mercury was near the zero mark, and
during midday the weather was almost
Summer-hke. G. W. Oliver.
Recent Fires.
Madison, N. J.-The greenhouse ot Wm.
Quinlan was damaged by fire Sunday,
^ecember 3. Damage is estimated at
Portland, Conn.— The greenhouse of
John Jordan was destroyed by fire on
Wednesday night, December 13. The ori-
gin is not known.
New Utrecht, N. Y.-The greenhouse
establishment of Newman, the fiorist had
a narrow escape from total destruction by
Are this week. A wooden shed adjoining a
carnation house got ignited by fiames issu-
ing from a defective fine, and was com-
pletely burned down ; the carnation house
was saved, but the contents were rendered
useless. The fire was discovered during
the night by a workman who had occasion
to be then out of bed, and further devasta-
tion was thus averted.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
A^jo^lf's-Page 51. col, 1; p. 55, col. 3. 4; p. 61.
BeKonia,— Page 5.3, col. 3.
Books, Mniraz
p. 50, col. 1, 2, 3;
BuildiiiE Material
■Page 63, col. 1. 2, S, <;
■PaKC 51. col. 1, 3, i; p. 6i. col. 2.
a -Page 58, col. I,
Clnerarln-PaKe 64, col. 1.
Coleus-Paee 02, i
-Page £
^vi^ua — iraiitl OJ, COl. 1.
Cut^l! lowers-Page 60. col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 61, col. 1.
Cyclamen-Page 51, col. 3, 4; p. 62, col. 1.
PeVtllizers-^Page 59. col. 2.
FjorUrii'^ Letters-Page 59, col. I. 3,4.
*59°;4i'i^,t'4rp'.'s"™T.'t2,r4rp!'6i,'i?.°i;i'
■ Pots and Vases— P
-Page 62. col. 3, 4; p. 63. col. 2, 3
■Page 63, col. 2, 3, 4; p. 64,
,.. J-Page 59. coL I, 2.
^u%^,ibator— Page
lnBectlcldes_and Funeloides-Page 60, col. 1, 2-
Moss- ..,= .«,. w.. o, J.
Mushroom-Page 60, col. 2, 3| p. 61, col. 3. 4.
NuTserj- iHtock-Page 61. col. 3, 4; p. 63, col 4
Orchids-Tltle page; p, 5,5, col. 2, 3, 4.
Pansy— Page 64. col. 1.
Petunias— Pane 64, col. 8, 4.
Pjiotosraphs- Page69, col. 1.
Plant Bed Cloth-Page 63. col. L
Priinroses-PaBC 61, col. 3. 4.
Itelrisreratprs- Page 69, col. 3,
e-Page 50, col. 3; p. 6l', col', l". 3^ 4; p. 61, col. 1.
8eTiera-Page53, col.3. ■ • ' '^- •'-'^'•i-
Silltaline- Page59, col. 2.
col. 3,
hmilax- Page 63, col. 2: p. i
Sprinlclers— Page
Sweet Peas-Page 58 col. I.
Veeetable Seeds, Plants, etc-
''•'ntilatlnit'Apparntus-Page 6c
Vei-beiiasf-Page 61, col. I, 3, 4.
Violets- Page 62, col. 4; p. 64, col. 2.
Wants— Page 52. col. 4.
58
THE^ KLORIST'S Bxchanok
CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
20c. eacli.
35c. each.
Mrs.Whlllain M.Wanamaker PrlncesBot'Mums
Vivian Morel Ernst Asmus Miles A. Wheeler
W. H. Lincoln Joseph H. White Parthenia
Mnhle Simpkins Mrs. Kimball Annie Manda
J.H.Taylor Lonis Boehnier Esmeralda
O P. Bassett Mrs. Humphrey Tuxedo
Bda Prass V. H. Hallock Mrs. Robt. Crate
Gaynor W. W. Coles Marg'rite Jeffords
A. J. Drexel Frank Tomson Mrs. M. Colgate
H. P. Spauldlng Potter Palmer Wahau
Mrs.J.D.Elsele Bbsljn Miss Helyett
W. F. Dreer E. G. Hill Dr. H . D. Hull
J. N. Gerard W. A. Manda Armeda
Violet Rose Mrs. E. D. Avery Nlveus
J S. Matbew L.C.Madeira Imperial Castle
I^ory Edward Hatch Alba Venus
Ada Spauldlng King's Daughter Temptation
Wm. Falconer J. C. Taughan Judge Holtt
G W. Chllds Mont Blano Truth
Mrs. Gov. Fiter E. D. Adams Anna Woods
Col. H. M. Bois Spartel
EUFJPAIjO, n. t.
E FLORIST'S exchange:
CHEAP STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS
J D. Sailor Puritan Mandarin
Domination Mooullsht i;„?™?J''°'
Mrs. G. Bundle Hon. J. Walsh M'!™.'"?,,„..„
W.H. Lincoln GloriOBUm F™„A,',Wrv
L Canning Diana bnowtairy
Violet Rose Elaine
And many other good varieties, lOc. each.
Rooting cuttings, $I.BO per lOO.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Waterlown, N. Y.
352 ■William. Street,
COniNTIIlMUMS
STOCK PLANTS.
15 Cents Each-
BiideotRoses L. Canning Mr. H. Cannell
Bohemia Lord Eversley g"^?" ?,»,"»,.
B (,' Hill Louis Boehraer Putter Palmer
BluilyDorner Molly Bawn Violet Rose
U'red'oorner Mrs. A. Hardy Wiiban
Geo Savage Mrs. G.W. Bullock Yosemile
H E Wldener Mabel Douglas John Lane
Mrs. L W. Forstcrman.
20 Cents Each.
Culllngtordll Harry May Kate Brow
Eda Pri
irry
STOCK PLANTS
Beady for delivery at 25c. each.
Madame des Grange Cliiysantliemum,
White, largest ami earliest.
Golden, largest and earliest. ^„„„,,„^
W. H. Mncoln Chrysanthemum, late yellow.
Correction Chrysanthemum, largest early
Robert Mo Vetle Chrysanthemum, largest
hite pink.
These varieties will insure large bloom
middle September and middle December.
J. Condon, 734 5th Ave., Brooklyn, N. T.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANCt
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdoner, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding. Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. G. ""' T""""' »"=•
IS ofs. Bach; $l.20 per doi; $8 CO per 100.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
2S els.
Orilers booked now for the leading vane-
ties of Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums,
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX $1-20 per 100; S12.S0 per 1000.
TEKMS'OASII WITH ORDEK.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
■NWR'^'NG MENTION THE Fl-OHIST'S EXCHANGE
Paterson, N. J.
Ed. Sceery, florist, furnished a pall of
roses, seven feet long by three feet wide,
for the funeral of Harry Samuels, a noted
Paterson lawyer.
The pay rolls of the Paterson mills are
S65,000 per week less than one year ago. If
this condition continues until Spring, the
oatlook for the Spring plant trade in this
vicinity is anything but bright. J. G. E.
Springfield, Mo.
"W. A. Chalfant recently completed an
additional greenhouse, 50xl8J feet, iron
frame, Hitchings, maker.
His chrysanthemum show, held from
November 7 to 11, was attended by over
2,000 visitors. He had in all 150 varieties,
some of the best being Niveus, the Queen,
Golden Wedding, President W. R. Smith.
He has a golden yellow sport from Jos. H.
White which he considers an acquisition,
and will place it on the market next
Spring.
GeoDaSiel" Mrs! 1. Clarte T cTp....
Grandlflora M. Waiiamalier Vivian Morel
(Jertle Mermaid V. u vaut^uaii
^° " Temple of Solomon
35 Cents Each.
Oolden Weddina Dr. Mandeviile Mrs. H. Graves
Sun God "^ Mrs. W. CuttinK Mrs.A.Mantee
QoSd Gfaolous imper-i Favorite E. Hitzerolli
B W. Hatch Mrs. Bayard Cutting
CASH TO ACOOMPAMY ALL ORDERS.
49th Street and 1st Avenue,
SOUTH BROOKLYN, N.Y,
PRIZE WINNING STOCK
STANDARD CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
25c. sa.; $2.00 a doz
Mrs. J. G. Whilldln
Mrs. J. N. Gerard
Mrs. B. D. Adams
Miss M. E. Simmons
L. Canning
C. B. Whitnall
Ada Spauldlng
Louis Boehmer
Mrs. Faraon
Jno. H. White
Kioto
W. H. Lincoln
E. Hitzeroth
G. W. Chllds
ROBlyn (Prize at Chicago) .^
Culliugfordil
ROOTED CUTTINGS FOR LATER DELIVERY
ITLiss Kate Brown, the sensational early,
50 cents per doz.; $2.50 per 100. J esslca Mrs.
L. C. Madeira, aScents per doz.i tl.60 per 100.
Mrs. E. I>. Ailnins, Ivory, W. H. Lincoln,
Mrs J. G. Whilldln, G. W. Clillds, 50 cents per
doz.; S2.00 per 100. „„ ^ , ^
(Add 10 cents per 100 for postage.)
SWEET PEAS ■
For foroinir. BInncbe Ferry, pink.
Lottie Eckford, white with blue edge
extra strong, 3 inch pots, frame grown
SI.25 per doz.l JS.OO per 100.
Shipped by express at special tlorists' rates.
Atlantic City, N. J.
CHARLES Fisher is building two new
stores on Arctic and New York aves.
Bangor, Me.
John Morrill has purchased a lot of
land adjoining his Chamberlain st. green-
houses on which he will make additions to
his already large establishment.
Zanesville, O.
At the meeting of the Muskingum Horti-
cultural Society held here December 14,
the following officers were elected tor the
ensuing year: President, S. R. Moore;
vice-president, Peter Cashbaugh ; secre-
tary, Mrs. K. A. Arthur; treasurer, Theo-
dore Dietz ; executive committee, J. D.
Imlay, J. S. Marcellus, G. K. McFarland.
Middletown, N. Y.
A local paper records that a plausible
young German has been swindling the
natives here. A few days ago he arrived
in town ostensibly tor the purpose of locat-
in" and starting in the florist business, and
rumor had it that he had for that purpose
leased the store occupied by the Misses
Wickham, situate on West Main st. The
stranger produced a business card show-
ing that he was " G. B. Richter, florist, 180
Ewen St., Brooklyn." He induced several
well known business men to cash checks
endorsed in bis favor, which have all sub-
sequently proven to be forgeries. There
is no florist of that name at address given ;
the cards are evidently bogus, and the fel-
low a professional swindler. Our Nyack
friends had a somewhat similar experience
lately. Florists of other towns should be
on the alert tor this man.
Packed light and
iBf actory reference must
ill be paid them.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
San Jose, Cal.
Santa Clara county will have a splendid
floral exhibit at the Midwinter Fair. The
pupils of the public and private schools
have taken a deep interest in the matter,
and most all have planted bulbs m well
constructed boxes, so when they mature
they can be safely sent to the fair. As an
extra incentive for the school teachers and
scholars to pay special attention to the
care of the bulbs, and thereby secure first-
class results in flowers, several prominent
merchants have offered valuable premi-
ums. C. C. Navlet, florist and seedsman at
160 South First St., has kindly consented
to furnish bulbs at wholesale prices to all
school children and teachers.
Utica, N. Y.
Hart & Ceouse, the enterprising boiler
manufacturers, have again added to their
business by leasing the Eureka Mower
Works foundry. They will take possession
on January first, after which date they
will give employment to seventy more men.
They are now awarding contracts for the
extensive plant which they will build in
East Utica next Summer, their busmess
having grown so largely that the establish-
ment on Payette and Cornelia streets has
become entirely inadequate. They will
occupy all three places.
The funeral of Daniel Batchelor, the
well-known seedsman, took place from his
late residence, 18 Hopper St., on Sunday
last. J- S. H.
Rome, N. Y.
Morris R. Johes, who has been in quite
poor health for some time past, is consi-
derably better. He has a fine lot of Har-
risii in just right for Christmas, also a nice
crop of chrysanthemums in good assort-
ment. John Hughes, formerly with L. E.
Marquisee, of Syracuse, has been assisting
him tor about a month and will remain
over the holidays.
C. B. Humphrey is also very busy these
days cutting a fine lot ol roses, carnations
and violets. His violets especially would
be hard to be beaten. He has cut an
average of 3,000 a week from a house 11x83
feet for a number of weeks past.
Mr. Humphrey is intending to build
another house about 14x83 feet between
now and Spring. Mrs. Humphreys has
been very sick, at one time it was thought
she could not live, but she is now better.
T. L. Hurst is going out of business.
His glass was badly broken by the hail
last Summer and he has not repaired.
Gwynedd, Pa.
Thos Fowlds has a nice establishment
here consisting of six houses, containing
30,000 feet of glass. Roses are the principal
feature and at the present time Mr.
Fowlds is sending to market some very
fine Bride, La France and Mermet.
D. Rust.
Springfield, III.
The meeting place of the Illinois State
Horticultural Society next year will he
Dixon, Lee Co. At meeting held here Inst
week the old officers were re-elected as tol-
lowB : President, Henry Augustine, Nor-
mal ; vice-president, T. E. Goodrich, Coh-
den ; secretary, Henry M. Dunlop, Savoy ;
treasurer, Arthur Bryant, Princeton.
Lansdale, Pa.
The LANSDALE MUSHROOM Co. a™ uow
busy ; they have been very successful this
season and at present are shinping 1,000
pounds of mushrooms a week. Mr. Wright
certainly understands this branch ot the
business. They also grow tomatoes and at
present have a fine lot of LoriUard. 1 do
not remember seeing the fruit so well set
at this season. Peppers are also grown
and are a good paying crop. D. Rust.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
We are receiving a good many — I say a good
many— a host of orilers from all over the country,
and also receiving favorable replies to our ship-
ments C. STRAUSS /i 00.
m
NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
THE FRONT I MUTUAL FRIEND
XViVlXA.. jj jg gm-g fQ jjg 3 prize winner and a leading
— •— i -—E-M variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1893.
Orders booked nov7 for March delivery. 50 cents each ; $4.00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please.
MANN BROS., Randolph, Mass.
Germantown, Pa.
At the annual meeting of the German-
town Horticultural Society on December
13 there was a fair attendance of members
and friends, and a small but choice exhibit
ot flowers, plants and cut blooms.
In the report ot the secretary of the
Chrysanthemum Show held in November it
was stated that the exhibit was regarded
as the finest yet given by the Society, but
the attendance was disappointing. The
total receipts were $303, and the total ex-
penses S433.30, leaving a deficit of 1139.80.
A resolution was offered by Mr. Joseph
Meehan, the purport ot which was that the
income ot the Society available for premi-
ums, beginning with next year, shall be
expended on two exhibitions, one to be
held in the Spring and one in the Fall, and
a committee ot nine appointed to prepare a
schedule ot premiums and name the
months in which to hold the exhibitions.
After considerable discussion the resolu-
tion was adopted.
The officers elected tor the ensuing year
were : President, B. H. Shoemaker ; vice-
presidents, Jonathan Jones, Charles J.
VVister, Albert Woltemate ; secretary,
George Reddles; treasurer, Walter Clifle.
Doylestown, Pa.
John Andre has things looking very
well. He has rented John Y. Smith s
place this season, which has now doubled
his plant. In roses a house of Perle was
very fine ; La France was also good. Bride
and Mermet were out of crop but looked
very prosperous. Beauty was also out of
crop, but looked very healthy and promis-
ing. At present Andre is shipping to Mil-
lang Bros., N. Y., and Fred Ehret, Phila.
delphia. ^ nr
This is quite a mushroom centre; Mr.
Andre is not cutting very many as yet, his
beds being rather late this season.
Allan Heist has a very good crop and
has lately built more sheds, which will
double his plant.
L. E. PASOHALl is not doing much as
vet, he has made a spawn himself.
■* ' D. Rust. .
Chicago.
The Market.
The cut flower market shows very
little improvement over last week. Prices
for Christmas will not reach as high as
last year, the commission houses evidently
being afraid of the present hard times out-
look. Violets and carnations are scarce.
Market prices for week ending Decem-
ber 16 were : American Beauty, $30 to $35 ;
Meteor, Wootton, $5 to $7 ; Mermet, Bride,
La France, $3 to $5 ; Bridesmaid, Testout,
$6 to $7 ; Perle, Hoste, Niphetos, Gontiers,
$3 to $4 ; carnations, $1 to $3 ; violets, $1.50
to $2; stevia, $1 to $2; Roman hyacinths, $1
to $3; narcissus, $3; smilax, $12 to $15;
oallas and Harrisii, $12 to $30 ; orchids, $25
to $50; asparagus, $50; adiantums, $1;
chrysanthemums, $2 to $10.
Here and There.
W. J. Smyth, of 270 31st St., has
built a new store and greenhouse at Drexel
Boulevard and 43d. Mr. Smyth still re-
tains his old store.
O. P. BASSETT, of Hinsdale, 111., leaves
in a few days for California, where he will
spend the Winter.
Among the very few florists who have
made any atteropt at decoration for the
holidays, H. F. Halle, 548 West Madison
St., stands at the head with a very neatly
arranged display in his windows and front.
At the regular meeting of the Florist
Club, held Thursday, December 14, a reso-
lution of respect to the memory ot the late
Geo. Thorpe was adopted by the Club.
President Hauswirth agreed to prepare a
paper on " Floral Arrangement " for the
flrst meeting in January.
Mrs. Rockafellow, of the Exchange, is
bringing in some fine cyclamen plants,
which she seems to dispose of readily at
$1.35 each.
J. V. Cook has opened a florist store at
71 B. Monroe st.
Oscar Friedman, late of the M. F. Gal-
lagher Co., has opened a fine store at the
corner ot Jackson st. and Michigan Boule-
vard. Mr. Friedman has his store neatly
decorated with Christmas greens and liber-
ally illuminated with electric lights, mak-
ing a very pretty eilect. I noticed Uncle
John Thorpe, who is now with Friedman,
busily engaged with customers.
Messrs. CORBRET & MoKellAr, of the
Exchange, are receiving some fine Beauty
and lily of the valley.
Edgar Sanders, who has been danger-
ously ill, is slowly regaining his health.
T. F. K.
The Kt.oris't's Exchange.
59
Plants Distributed by the Government.
Upwards of 60,000 plants were distributed
by the Government, division of gardens
and grounds, the current vear, among
them ; 30,400 stravpberries ; 15,000 grapes^
native and foreign ; 2,734 olives ; 2,69e
camphor; 3,000 flgs; 2,875 miscellaneous,
consisting in most part of oranges, cur-
rants, loquats, vanilla, black pepper and
various semi-tropical plants ; 2,690 tea ; 710
coffee ; 423 raspberries ; 576 pineapples.
The sum appropriated for the division
forthe current fiscal year was $34,000; the
estimated expenditures for next year are
«32,000.
FACTS
FACTS
FACTS
are a needed feature to-day in any
well appointed Florist establishment
where retail orders are taken. Sup-
plied in sets from ©1.50 to $40.00,
Send for list to
DiN'L B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N. Y.
Florists' Pins
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4th St, Philadelphia.
Send for Catalogue.
RUDOLPH HANTZSCH,
Importer and Manufacturer of
FLO.RISTS' SUPPLIES,
Cape Flowers, XmmortelleB, Grasses, 15ou
quet Papei's, Wlieat Sheaves, BasketH,
ChenUle, Cycas Leavea, Metallic
Wreathes, Crosses, Anchors.
?oo-702 West Lehigh Ave. Phila. Pa
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.™"" """"'
MICHIGAIf,
MEDAL AWARDED AT WORLD';
ERNST KAUFMANN
FAIR TO
Glass Heads, iisu.ithst., Philadelphia, pa.
in Black
White.
4 inches.
5Uo. roc. $1.00 81.25 ai.50 $1.75 $3.00 per 1000
FOR Sale by
E. II. Hunt, Cliicnso.
W. Kllisoii, Ml. Lnlliar
K. W. Ovook, San Fiancisco.
J. A. !^ilnlller8l Tamiito, Out.
Eclw. Miilleii, Klnestoii, Out.
HUG, F. BRUBJNT, Manufacture-, 54 Warren S*., New York
Meialllc Designs, Wheat Sheaves,
Celluloid Baskets and Pot Covers,
and all other Florists' Supplies.
Florists^ Letters, Etc
Hlffhest Award
wherever exhibited.
These letters are
made of the bestim.
mortellea, wired on
wood or metal
frames having holea
drilled In them to
Insert toothpicks, by
Postage, is'c. per 100
Before purchaslns
-"ompare with any
other Ipf.t.or nn fho
market.
W. C. KRICK, 1287 B'way, B'klyn, N.Y.
a™2- £''"''i''-, S'g.'Tena, New Vort ; Aug. Rolter &
o™.^?'V^' Bona, Rochester, N.T.; T. W. Wood ii
Sons, Klohmond. Ta.i J. A. *mmers. Toronto, On t.
WHEN wnrriNS mention the florist's exchanse
SHEEP MANURE.
BEST FERTILIZER KNOWN.
Pure, natural, rich in all properties essential
to plant growth. Endorsed by all leading
growers in TTnited States and Canada.
Packed in 100 lb. bags. The concentrated
nature of this manure renders it most easy and
economical of shipment.
Sold by all Seedsmen and by
JOHN J. PETERS,
MANUFACTURER,
9 Borden Ave., longr Island City, IV. T.
HEW WRITING MEHTIOW THE F^OH^ST'S EXCHANGE
MANUFACTCREKS (
KNOCK DOWN
REFRIGERilTORS
FOR FLORISTS.
DIFFERENT SIZES.
Circular and Price List upon
application.
OrFICE :
315 MICHIGAN TRUST CO.
BUILDING.
Mention this raper.
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing Plants with
ESTABLISH £D
ITALIAN WHEAT, for sheaves, etc.
Al quality. Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lbs., |3.00. Special prices on original
cases.
MOSS BUNDLES; selected best quality.
Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green. Per 10 bunches,
70 cts. ; per 100, $6.50 ; per 1,000, $55.00. Dark Green
loose, 30 els. per lb. ; $2.50 per 10 lbs.
MOSS WREATHS, light or dark green.
Round or Oval, from $1.30 to $3.00 per dozen.
CYCAS or SAGO PALM LEAVES,
patent, prepared, equal to fresh leaves, from 50 cents to
$1.75 per pair.
DRIED FLOWERS and GRASSES,
such as Ammobium, Acroclinium, Rhodanthe, Statice,
Helichrysum, ISlilkweeds, Bromus, Briza, Pampas,
Stipa, etc.
IBIMOKTEIiLiES, CHENILLE, TOOTHPICKS, TINFOIL, Etc,
at prices to meet competition.
KELSEY'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES,
Sole New Vork Agency ; samples and prices on application.
CHAS. SCHWAKE,
404 East 34th St., (Below cut riower Exchange,) NEW YORK.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. SS-^tSaS!
Sizes m and 2 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our Ke'w Script I,etter, $4.00 per too.
MANUrACTUHED BY
N. 5te:ffens
335 EAST 215? ST, NEW YORK.
wood* stained and Tar*
N WRITING IWENTIOM 1
Of T7ECETABLES, FLOWERS, Etc.
VILMORIN, ANDRIEUX & CO., Seed Growers, Paris.
Apply for catalogues. Novelty sheet now ready.
ELECTROTYPES
-^ ^^ _ _ ^_ "fr-j .". v»i.«.uBu<=s. iNoveity sheet now ready.
COMPLETE STOCK ■" ■EJL™'"'
THEO. PJBST & CO., 26 Barclay Street.
This Box, ISxSOxia, n„iuc ». »u».i, „lu.u.iu .^u»
nisbed, Kiven away with orders for SOO IjnCters.
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
-*-♦ >^5V CS ^rvj "T" ^ *t~
p' P*'m?i''l''l WT?K* i,™ I"''- ''■ "• ^^^^1 & CO., Warrfn St., Syracuse, Jf. T
IIP fe^^;^t.SS; l~^SH#S^:
JAS. TICK'S SOXS Bochester, K. ¥. J. A. SIHMERS, Toronto, Oat. (AKt.™? Canada!
Address N.F. McCarthy, Treasurer and Manaeer 1 Music Hail Place.
Factory, ISCreen Street, Mention Paper. BOSTON nnA.s$
60
t^MEi FtvORtST'S EixcHANOB.
Cut ' Flower • Cdmmlssion » bealer's-.
J. K. AlUI^EN,
Whol«s>le Commission Dealsr In
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 2*th St., New York.
Orders bT mall or telegraph prmnptlT «tt«n4«
■i to. Telephone Call, 1005 18th St.
ftOSES ANb VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOiESiK \vm,
940 Broadway, IfeW York.
.... EstabUshea 1887.
JneoB a. iCBUs
Louia ^AfTt»s
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
la West anil street.
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK,
TELEPHONE CALL, 932 IStH 8T^
C. E. BRADSHAW,
Iholesale and Commission Florist, |
No. 760 Sixth Avenue.
Bet. 42d and 43d Sts., NEW YORK. |
American Beauties, Carnations and
Smilax Specialtie
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28tli STREET,
NEW YORK.
I We lead in American Beauty, S
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 TT. 30th St., New York.
Telephone Call, 1307 38tb St.
HOFFMANN & BRENNER,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
it West 24tli St., NEW YORK.
American Beauty, La France,
White and Blue Violets,
Specialties.
ED'WARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, SpeclaltieB.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YOKK. -i
Out • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
PRANK D. HCNTER,
■WHOLESALE DEaLEB IS
CUT * FLOWERS,
51 W. 30th St., New York.
Names and Vabtetieb.
R03K8 — ^American Beauty
Bennett, Cusin
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany . . .
K. A. Victoria
La France
iVlad. C.Teatout....
Mad. Hosts
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos
Sony, de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Wattevllle...
AniANTUMS
AlTBBtTM
AfiFABAQUS
A8TEBS
BOUVABDIA
CALLAS
OABNATIONB— long
Daisies
Fbbesia
Hblioxbopk
Hollyhocks
Hyacinths
LmuM HAEBisn
Lily of the Valley
Mignonette
Naboissus
Panbikb
poinbettias
SMILAX.
Spibma
3TEVIA
Tulips
Violets
.... to ...
2.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 10 00
10.00 to 15.00
2.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 8.00
8.0U to 12.00
2-CO to 6.00
3.00 to 16.00
2.00 to 4.00
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 6 00
12.00 to 18.00
16.00 to 25.00
10.00 to 15.00
... lo ....
10.00 to 16.00
12.00 to 18.00
8.00 to 12.00
20.00 to 50.00
2. GO to 4.00
6.00 to 10 00
.60 to 1 60
... to 2.00
.... to
1.00 to 2.00
8.00 to 12.00
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 10. 00
I (JO to 2.U0
.. lo 2.0i!
10.00 to 15.00
8,00 to 10.00
.... to
1.00 to 2 01
2.00 to 3.00
1 00 to 1.60
*50.00to*76.U0
10.00 tol6 .00
... to ....
... to 16.00
... to 16.00
... to 16.00
... to ....
. . to 16.00
16.00 to 20.00
to 12.00
15.00 to 20. 00
8.00 to 10 00
8.00 to 10.00
.... lo 16.00
.... lo ....
50.00 to 76.00
.... to ....
2.00 to 3 00
12.00 lo 18.00
2.00 lo
.75 to 1.00
Chioaqo
Dec. 21, 1893.
12 00 to 15.00
7.00 to 10.00
7.00 to 10.00
12.00 lo 15.00
2.00 to 2.6U
... to 2U.00
2.60 to 3.00
1.60 lo 2 00
to 15.00
2.00 to
.60 to 1.00
tS.OO tofSO.OO
3. 00 to 5.00
2.00 to 3.00
2.00 lo 5.00
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 5.00
.... lo ....
2.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 6.00
3.00 lo 6.00
3 00 to 6.00
2.00 to 4.00
2 00 to 4.00
2.00 to 4.00
35.00 to 61.00
.... to ....
1.00 to 1.50
8.00 to 15.00
1.00 to 3.00
.60 to 1.00
to ....
.... lo
.50 to 1.00
.... to ....
2.00 to 4.00
12.00 to 16.00
3.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 4.00
lo 1.00
10.00 to 20.66
.... to ....
.... to 1.00
.... to ....
.25 to 1.60
i prices; Christmas prices for Ne
Bostoi), Philadelphia and Chicago are expected Christ
Tork will be found in another coljmn.
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sources, an
while we do not guarantee tlieir accuracy, they are all that can be expected trom
market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
WOX OTBEX COMMISSIOJf DMjLIjESS SEB NEXT PAGE.
WM. J. BAKER,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1432 So. Fenn S^nkre,
PHILADELPHIA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESHLE k CONINIISSION FLOBISTS
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
'•^ FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sis., Philadelphia, Pa.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADpmns FOR zkimim,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY
; MILLANC BROS.,
' WHOLESALE FLORISTS \\
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Set. Gtli Av«. ui Imiviy. NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTU^ES PURDY,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., Xew Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
TTlioleBale CommisBion Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
sa West 30tli street. New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
VIOLET GROWERS
Find the best outlet for flrst-olass blooms I
at
JOHN YOUNG'S,
53 West 30th St., NEW YORK.
The largest and finest stock in the
country, is now coming to this
establishment.
W. EI.I.ISON,
Wholesale - dnt - FIoWbi>0|
AND FLORIST aUPPUIB.
1402 PETE ST., ST. LOUIS, :
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
I122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO,
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommiBBlon Bealere in
Cut Flewers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The KLORIST'S EXCHANOEi
61
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
- ^-r- WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND
t MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BtSHOnLTUSAL AnOIIOHIISS.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS* SUPPtrES.
Orders by mall, telephone, exprees or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316, Boston, Mass.
Geo. Pi. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
' WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
DAN'l, B. l,OXG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Wuhlngton St., Buffalo. N. Y.
FORCIITB BULBS, PLOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S PLOBISTS' PHOTOGBAPHS.
Lists, Terms, ftc, on application.
Bloomsbnrg:, Pa.
OBOirxB or OHoioa
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
S-c, S>c.
■n'n n'liFk'' '^"' ^^'^ Mowers and sWoped
O.OJ). Telphone connection. Sendforpricea
Some! hiixg Hand]^
Bind your
copies of the
FLORIST'S
EXCHANGE.
"We have procured for our subscribers
the simplest and best binder know It
w-.^^^ especialljr for the Flomst's
^CH«GE, and w&I be sent post-paid to
any subscriber for only r f "^
SIXTY CENTS.
St. Louis.
Club News.
The St. Louis Florists' Club held
its regular meeting on Thursday December
14 with quite a good attendance. Because
of the Illness of President Waldbart, vice-
president Koeni^ occupied the chair. The
report of the Exhibition Committee was
read and accepted and the secretary
ordered to draw warrants for the payment
of premiums and bills. Votes of thanks
were tendered varloas persons for services
rendered the exhibition and au expression
of sj mpathy sent to Mr. Waldbart because
of his illness.
Mr. M. A. Hunt, of Terre Haute, Ind.,
being present at the meeting, was called
upon for a few words. He responded, speak-
ing of the success of most exhibitions this
year and expressed his belief, that even if
financially backward, shows might still be
regarded as successful if they had been of
such a character as to exert an instructive
influence on the public.
In discussing the financial outcome of
the St. Louis show, the enormous price
paid for the hall was considered a serious
drawback to the prosperity of our enter-
prises. While the terms of the rental were
m one sense extremely liberal, allowing
the Club quite a privilege in case the at-
tendance was poor, still the rental of $800
for four days' use was entirely too much
for an exhibition like ours. Messrs Fill-
more and Koenig suggested that the
Horists organize and secure a building of
their own for exhibition purposes, and
which could be rented out for other func-
tions during the 361 days of the year that
our show was not in progress. It may be
possible that a number of our members will
organize and build such a hall as we re-
quire during the coming year, but aside
from that there has been no discussion as
to future shows, and although those who
have taken pains with past shows do not
like to acknowledge it, yet matters appear
a little doubtful when one asks, will we
have another show in 1894 ? It certainly
will not be credit to our city if we per-
mit these annual exhibitions to be dropped
but If they must be given iu the face of
what appears unreasonable obstacles, it is
quite likely that the enthusiasm in the
matter will be considerably cooled down.
A visit to C. C. Sander's greenhouses
and nursery at 5,606 Delmar, found him
busy with his nursery stock. He has a fine
lot of Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree)
also lindens, sweet gums, ash and birch.
.S^: YOUN& & Sons are busy preparing for
their Spring stocks, which are principally
such as are required forthe retail catalogue
business and for sales in cut flower store
Ihey have six houses planted for cut
flowers, which are looking very well
though they may not be in full crop for
Christmas. They take great pride in their
heating apparatus, which consists of two
boilers of about fifty horse power capacity
each which together heat the entire
establishment. Either one of the boilers
would do the work, but they prefer to use
both as they can do the firing easier that
way than with one strongly forced
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
NO INCREASE IN PRICE ON ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY TRADE
CUT SXRIXCS. 8 to 12 feet long 50 cents each.
___^ In Large or Small Quantities all the year round
, CUT FLOWERS direct from crowerI
i Valley. Hyacinths, Narcissus and Adiantum. Trial order soh-cited. Write for prices 8
Stock plants of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 130 leading varieties. Send for list and Z
• prices. Strong 2 yr, ASPARAGUS roots, Conovlr's Colossal and Palmetto •
oWBYMIIILOeTELEGBilPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER McCONNELI,, Florist,
546 Fifth Avenne* - New York,
CHAS. F. EVANS.
Wholesale
Station F. Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
ROBERT DEMCKER,
SMILAX FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Extra fino long strings.
$ I 5.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D.
Also Roses, Violets and Carnations.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
SMILAA »
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS,
$15.00 i3©r 100.
CASH WITH THE ORDEK.
CHAS. F. SFITZER, Utica, N.Y.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchange
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
Begonias at Ventura, Cal.
Mrs. T. B. Shephebd is going in largely
tor begonia growing, and is endeavoring
to develop a hardy race that will stand the
hot sun without burning or blistering the
foliage. She has, among a number of other
seedlings, one, a cross between Rubra and
brloria de Jouy, which promises well It
grows with long canes that sprout from
the root in the manner of Rubra The
leaves, which frequently measure fourteen
inches across, are five poiuted,dark bronzy
green on the upper side, and wine red on
the under side. The flowers hang in
elegant clusters, with long red stems. We
counted twenty-six in one cluster They
were very large, measuring two inches and
a half m length, and two inches across the
petals. The color is exquisitely shaded
waxy shell pink. The young foliage of
tlie plant is dotted with silver spots. Mrs
bhepherd has named this begonia Fair
Rosamond. It bids fair to reach the height
of ten or twelve feet, and doubtless ai it,
grows older the leaves and flowers will in-
crease in size.— Cultivator and Poultrv
Keeper. "
CUT SMILAX!
♦-♦— ♦
Largest and most reliable
stock in America.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
Satisfactory prices on application.
♦ — ♦^^
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
You want to know
where to get the best
SMILAX
Send your order,
with the cash, to
KOFFMIN, THE SMILU Kme,
He Pays the Express
from WALDEM, N. Y.
IT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.
'7"'HE men in the trade who make the
1 greatest success, in a business point of
V, are those who advertise in the
Florists' Exchange.
MENTION THE n.ORISTS' EXCH
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUIvTIVATION OF THE; ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. VL. HUNX, Xerre Haute, I„d
TOBACCO STEMS
IISTS' EXCHANGE
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— Improyed, yery strong-,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, »2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention paper
H. A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
62
EVERY EI^ORIST OUGHT TO
IlJsWRE His GtASS AGAINST
For particulars address
JOHN G.ESLEK.SecT.Sadille River, ^. J.
The Klorist's Exchange.
Bea-u-tif-ULl-
LADY WASHINGTON PELABOOHIUMS,
VICTOR and SPLENDOR.
Only out of 5 m. pots, fine stock plants, per
rarnntioiis; Hlni'e's Wl,itc,'3iii' pits '.■.■.■,'.
niril niuini. ass't. rooted cuttmBS, by mail
Helic trope per 100. *1 25: Scnvlet SaEe.
Per 100
'tlS.OO
Otiic
appli
W J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
IKHEM WRITIWC MENTION THE FtpniST'S EXCHAHGF
SPECIAL t OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
Mew Hardy \*hlte Pink "HER MAJESTY,"
$l.-iO per d02.; S8.00 per 100. „„„.„,»
VERBENAS, choicest vareties, colors separate,
,.ATsiESrG"St*Fan''cy Strain, 75 cents per
100 by mail ; $5.00 per 1000 by express.
C. EISElrE & CO., .
C 1- e 7V^ K T I vS
Large Flowering, In VarloJy.
Strong blooming pliints, double anfl single,
homegrown. Plenty of Jaokmanu ana Henryi.
*'",iSL-b*.rD^at^lZ Bouble White^Snowflake,
Double Red Longfellow, $1.00 per 100.
F. A. BALLEB, Bloomjngton. Ii\
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH VWSE
O.K. plants of
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM
in full bloom for Christmas ana New Year,
in 4 and 6 inch pots. Also cut flowers of
Roses. Pinks, Valleys, Romans, Nar-
cissus, etc. Prices on application.
Anton Schnltheis, College Point, N. T.
WHEN wiBrriHC wi»*miw THE ctowtgT-e guCHawfsr
ROOTED CUTTINGS. -Good Ones.
Terbena" 23 varieties, 90cts. per 100; JSOOper 1000.
Heliotrope, T varieties ......•■ ■ • • • ■ • • -""• !""■ °"^-
Maiietlia Vine, Mexican Primrose and
Sultana S»-
Cifjar Plant and Lopezia ^^■
Fucbsias, 12varleties ./■•,^-v .S3,- -
Giant Alyssum and MarKuente Daisy .. .^oc.
Red, White and Blue Plant, (Cuphea
Tlflva>l ™'^'
Chrysanthemums',' Coleus, &c., postag.' lo. per doz.
I. li. PILLSBURT, MACOMB, ILL.
Alarge stock, in 75 varieties, including
the very newest kinds.
Booted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at 86.50
per 1000 by express : in 20 varieties at Jl.OO
per 100 by mail.
Golden Bedder (true), at $10 per lOfO ; Ver-
sclnaffeltii. Golden Verscliaffeltii, Mrs.
I. D. Haight and other yellows at S8a 10(jO.
New Kinds, including some of the most
handsome ever ottered for sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at $3.00 per K 0 by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100 ;
Versehaffeltil and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
Cask witk order. Safe delivery guaranteed.
Also a large and flue stock of Carnations.
Send for circular.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
Kingston, N. Y.
Mr. 'VAL. BURGEVINE Is one of the
veterans of the trade and is as widely
known as he is highly esteemed. His four-
teen greenhouses stand in live and a Halt
acres of land. It was too late in the sea-
son tor us to see the flowers that bloomed
in profusion on his grounds all through
the Summer and Fall, but it required no
great stretch of the imagination to draw
the picture in the mind's eye.
Carnations are extensively grown here
and Mr. Burgevine is justly proud of a
house of Daybreak. He has about l.OUiJ
plants of It and about 3,500 plants ot
other different varieties. We noticed a
fine seedling, a deep red splashed with
white, which may be an acquisition.
There are four houses of violets. Mr.
Burgevine ships these flowers largely to
New York. The plants are looking healthy
and are giving good crops.
Roses, ot which there are several houses,
are also doing well. Besides shipping
largely to New York and other cities, Mr.
Burgevine has an important local trade
for which alone he needed among other
flowers last year 5,000 Lilium Harrisii. He
has a fine assortment ot palms and stove
plants and is still faithful to the caniellia,
of which he grows a good many. He has
also some nice crotons and a very large lot
ot cannas. Of the latter the variety, Julia
Dillon, orange with a rich gold border, ori-
ginated here. Mr. Burgevine considers'
Charles Henderson unequalled in color.
About 10,000 caunas are grown here every
About 8,000 geraniums ot the best varie-
ties are grown tor Summer bedding. Many
ot these are now in full bloom and are
found useful in making up. There is also
a good collection ot cinerarias and a bench
ot Machet mignonette.
The largest house, 300 feet long and a
three-fourth span, runs along the side ot
the road and is well arranged for effect.
The back wall, ten feet high, is almost
hidden from sight by begonias, heliotrope
and other plants, and a variety of plants
All the benches. Chrysanthemums were
over when we called, but Mr. Burgevine
states that he had a good crop. His Lillian
Bird were particularly fine. .
Mr. Burgevine does a good nursery busi-
ness as well as in cut flowers and plants,
and he grows many evergreen, shade, fruit
and ornamental trees upon his grounds.
Pekipatetic.
Geo. Ckeighton, who was formerly a
large carnation grower at New Hamburg,
is devoting himself to violet culture, for
which he has erected two houses 90x16 feet.
He intends to build a large range before
long and to resume the growing ot carna-
tions. Mr. Creighton was one ot our earli-
est violet growers, and says that it was
much easier to raise that flower years ago
than it is now. He grows them in^ solid
beds. He has constructed a large pit, 125
feet by 16, which will be glazed next year.
In the meantime it is covered with oiled
paper, which is found very efficacious as
well as cheap.
Wm. Ceeighton, on Park ave,,hastwo
houses with about 6,000 plants, all looking
healthy and full ot bloom. In one house
the plants were planted on benches ou the
1st of October last. In the other house the
plants are in solid beds.
Fricker & Clark have a large estab-
lishment at 650 Main st., where they raise a
regular assortment ot ornamental and
bedding plants and flowers tor the local
trade and for the cut flower market ot
New York city. This latter branch of the
business is attended to by Mr. Clark, who
resides in New York, while Mr. Isaac
Fricker manages the growing department
here.
Plants, Bulbs, Etc.
B. H. ROOZEN, Hicksville, S.T.
IMPORTER.
UDY HUME CANIPBELL
THE GRAND NEW VIOLET.
Entirely free from disease. Strong Rooted
Tomig Plants. Delivery after April 1st.
$3.00 per hundred. Orders booked now.
HUGH CHESNEY,
FARMINGTON, CONN.
WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'l
In these plants, to move auickly. I need the room.
Coleus, 2 in. pots, fine, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.
Geraniums, best bedders,BtronB2-lnch $2 00
Bronze, „ 2 ^-^
Mme. Sallerol " 2 l.fO
Heliotrope, strong, 2 inch '"X
Petiiniaa, double, best sorts, 2 " 2 50
Primroses, single, best strain. 3 ■:,•■;:■ ''■'"
1500 Carnations, Portia, extra nice, fleld-
rnations, Portia, exwa iii,;c, "t..^
Brown. ._. . . . ....... . ...•••.•■ ■ ■■•■,■•■ ■ ---Ai: ■
1000 Cafnationa',"F'r'ed'. Dorner, extra
field-ftrown
HERE IS WHAT WILL PLEASE YOU.
GEBANICMS, from flats in floe condition, all
named varieties, at $15.00 per lOUO or $1.76
per ICO. The same from i}4 inch pots, $2.00
per 100.
COI-BCS, from 2i4 inch pots, flue, $2.00 per 100.
Rooted cuttings, 60c. per 100.
AGEKAXUMS, blue and white, Z)^ inch pots,
$3.00 per 100. Booted cuttings, 75c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 2!^ inch pots, S2.50 per 100. Root-
ed cuttings, $1.26 per 100.
PETUNIAS, fine stock, double white, fringed,
2>4 pots, $2.60 per 100.
The above stock is all named varieties. At
these prices the selection of sorts must remain
with us. Cash must always accompany the
order. Plants now ready.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE., - SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
Dear Sie:
"I received the plants Friday night and in
prime condition. I was much pleased with the
whole lot of stocks and I think them very cheap.
I don't see how you can sell such stock so cheap,
and you will hear from me again. Thanks."
Frank A. Emmons, West Kennebunk, Me.
This is not tlie only one who speaks.
Poughkeepsie, N. V.
During a stay of a few days which I made
in this town recently, I came to the con-
clusion that violets are grown here to a
very large extent and with fair success up
to date.
Thos. De Vot & Son have four houses ot
violets, all fine healthy plants, showing no
signs of disease. There are about 5,000
plants and the crop is coming on finely.
About 800 to 1,000 flowers are being picked
every day at this time, and at Christmas
the crop will be more abundant.
Besides these Messrs. De Voy & Son
have a house full of rare plants, all flne
specimens, a good stock ot cypripediums,
and a house ot Jacqs tor forcing, of which
halt will be cut early in the year and the
balance tor Easter. For this latter period
the firm is well provided with ample sup-
plies ot Lilium Harrisii, hyacinths and all
bulbous plants. They have also a fine
stock ot azaleas, very promising.
M. J. Lynch, who has a retail store at
356 Main St., has six houses, ranging from
100 to 150 feet is length, besides a propagat-
ing house, standing in five acres ot ground
on South ave. Here he raises flowers and
plants for his retail store and for his large
trade in the adjoining cemetery.
Palms, roses and violets are extensively
grown. The roses suffered for a time with
mildew but were saved by the use of f ostite.
Among the carnations, of which there is
a large supply, a variety, B. K. Bliss,
strongly resembling Portia, was noticed. It
is said to be a freer bloomer. Among the
roses a few Waban are still grown.
W. Gr. SALTFORD, Delafleld street, is
known here as the "violet king." He has
eleven houses, averaging 80 feet in length ,
and all filled with violets in the highest
condition. There are about 17,000 plants
in solid beds.
Mr. Saltford does not shade his violets,
and considers it best to pick off all leaves
that show any sign of 'disease. The houses
are all connected by a glass lean-to 24 feet
in width, beneath which is a roomy boiler
pit. He ships largely to New York.
PAUL GiNDEA has put up a house this
Summer, 200 feet lone by 24 feet wide, in
which are three solid beds ot violets. They
are rather late, but are giving fair crops
now and promise much better for Christ-
mas. He has about five thousand flne
healthy plants.
There are eight houses ot an average
length of one hundred leet and containing
about 20,000 feet ot glass. Three houses
are filled with violets which are now free
from disease, although they suffered a lit-
tle sometime ago. Mr. Fricker found lime
and soot the best remedies.
About five to six thousand pips of lily of
the valley are grown here and several
houses are devoted to carnations, which
are grown in solid ground and held up by
strips ot wire netting between the rows.
Mr Fricker is a great admirer of Day-
break, Silver Spray and Fred. Creighton.
Roses are not very numerous. Among
them are some ot the old Cornelia Cook.
Mr. Fricker is a large orchid grower and
has an extensive collection In first-rate
condition. Among them I particularly
noticed specimens of Phalsenopsis Schiller-
iaua and P. amabilis in bloom, Dendro-
bium nobilis, and a number of Cypripedi-
um iusigne. . x,. . j
Mr. Fricker is a veteran m the trade,
having occupied his present location for
the past thirty years.
R 'V. Haggerty & Sons have been here
for the last flftv-four years as seedsmen
and florists, in both ot %vhich lines they do
a very extensive business. Their large re-
tall store on Main street, where they deal
iu seeds and cut fiowers, has a double con-
servatory in the rear and the two extend
richt through the block. That their repu-
tation is not merely local is shown by the
tact that the decorations for the wedding
of the two grand-daughters ot Mr. John
Roach, ot New York, were intrusted to
this firm. „ „ , i
Messrs. Haggerty & Sons have a large
growing establishment, consisting ot thir-
teen large houses on North street, where
they grow all the fiowers and plants re-
Quired by their retail and local trade and
Slso what is needed for their large ship-
ping trade. PERIPATETIC.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
The Washtenaw Horticultural Society
held Its annual meeting here on Saturday,
December 2. The following officers tor
the ensuing year were elected : President,
W F Bird: vice-presidents, O. K. L. Croz-
ler Emil Baur, B. J. Conrad; recording
secretary, Jacob Ganzhorn; corresponding
secretary, A. A. Crozier; treasurer, J. H.
Almand; executive committee. B. (j.
Buell, J. C. Shenck, E. H. Bcott.C. J. Con-
rath Scientific officers: Botanist, Prof.
V M. Spaulding: ornithologist, Dr.,J. B
Steere; entomologist, Prof. H. O Mark-
ham: hygienist. Dr. V. C. Vaughan; cli
matologist. Prof. J. Montgomery.
neia-erown • ; : — - -.-
200 CnrnatfonB, Garfield, medium size, but
200 Carnations',' Ti'dai Wave, medium size,
Farleyense Ferns'j'vi'gorous plants, 3-inch,
5.00
Rooted 'cn'«inKs"f'<^leai',''s'piendi.
»« Mme, Salleroi, G,... --•-
Verbenas, flne kinds.
1:00
Salleroi. Geraniums 1.00
*. verbenas, flne kinds.
labeled ">
N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, IWlo.
(Independence is well located for shippin?, being
8 miles east of Kansas City, M'l )
WHEN WRITING niENTlGNTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA, LIITLE BEAUTY.
The best selllni; Fuchsia ever introduced, needs
no special care to bringinto bloom, comes intobloom
early in March. My stock plants at present P™duce
io nianv buds tliat it is necessary to disbud them
every five or ten days, in order to prepare stock for
propagating. 1 have counted as high as 150 flowers and
buds on a single plant in a i inch pot. We erew
15,000 last Spring tor market ing and were sold out by
Decoration Day; 1 hey were also the means of selling
otber plants, as they were attractlye. thereby draw-
?ng customers. Every Florist should grow tb s
Fuchsia and will profit by it; for a small early invest-
ment of S.S.OOor SS.OOyou can (trowenouch plaols tor
TOur Spring trade, which will repay you ten-fold.
Florists doing a catalogue business should make
arrangemeniswlthmeat once for sPecial pnces on
large quantities so they can include it in tlieir no-yel-
calar, in order to place il lu lu« uauu;. v.. «... - ""-
now booking orders for delivery On and after Jan. 15.
ISOl at the low price of t2.60 per dozen ; H.OO per 25,
f 12.00 per 100 ; 50 at 100 rate. Address,
l,II«COI.I« I. NEI^F', F-Iorlst,
40I0 Butler St., nttstiursli, I*a.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
SlO.OOOi
2 Inch pots, per 1000, $3.25
Hnnslng Vases
7 inch, per dozen..
ith order.
7 inch nots, per 100, $1.50
10.00
15.H1
20.00
Cylinders for Cut Floivors.
,.$0.75 I 9x5inoh, per dozen, $1.00
HILFINGER BROS,' POTTERY,
Fort Edward, N. Y. Dec. 12, 1893.
AUGUST HOLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
...uc-iM uiBlTlNft MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
r, O. BOX 1190.
FOUSnEU 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren Street & 46, 48 & 80 College Place,
One Block from Gtb and 9tli Ave. Elevated Stalions, NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS CBl ^.>^^3
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc.
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT BEDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
AT LOWEST RATES.
63 Sou h 5th Avenue,
bet. Houston and Bleecker Sts.,
NEW YORK.
I. HIRRIU SOU,
89 Liberty Street,
bet. Broadway and Church St.,
NEW YORK.
The Klorist's Kxchange
63
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
" steam and Elot Water Heating; Engineers.
Plans and Estimates f umlsbed on application.
1^^ ^^ ''' "^ .^M^^-^^
FRONT VrEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD S FAIR
Mention paper Send four cents postage for Illustrated catalogue
LORD & BURNHAIVI CO., Irvlngton- on .Hudson. H. Y.
GREEMHODSE HEATING AND VENTILATING
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
Established 1844.
233 MERCER STREET,
NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Per' Bt Sash Raising Apparatus.
P 1 Duses, Greenhouses, etc., of Iron
i Construction erected complete
r t e Structural Iron -Work shipped
ready for erection.
I o 1 Frame Benches with the
iBifect Drainage Bench Xlle"
or Slate Tops.
>EJtP 4|C. POSTAOE FOR IH,IJ8TIIAXE» CATAtOQUE.
APPARATUS,
For GREENHOUSES. ETC.
JOHN A. SGOLLAY,
74 and 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, - N. Y.
Send stamp for catalogue.
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York
«r mgurea before buying Glass. - . Bstimates I'reelv Oimn.
A DOLLAR SAVED
d as a dollar earned, and fai
b by using: our patent
SASH LIFTER and HINGE.
Description and price furnished by
BAY STATE HARDWARE CO.,
Freeport Street,
Boston, Mass.
PLANT BED CLOTH
Best Protection Against Early Frosts.
Cheap substitute for glass on hot beds, cold
frames, etc., etc.
Three grades: LIGHT. MEDIUM, HEAVY.
Best shade for Greenhouses.
NATIONAL WATERPROOF FIBER GO,,
35 Soutli Street, N. Y.
WHEW WBrriHG WEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticiiltiiral ircJiitects and Mot-water [ngjneers.
Send for oataloirue, enclosing four cents in stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
ducft^^t??ri°dS1?s°su"c=cVs'^?r?r'§^1Xc^6'^^^^^
X^e'lxce^'on "S l^r^Jlf^^t ?<'"-'i,Breitschwerth. The business ^Wirbec'^ondScfedal Srel
loiore, except on a larger scale to meet the growmg demand for our goods We have a^TH-A
!?fyi°'^;;«^'' our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are noW prepared to flU the"
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out th? best and mo.,?
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intentfoS to lead in f,,r?w
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronlge in the behlf tha" we can sunolv S«t
::;^tVL°!.'!5.'=iS^ t.P.'-J':^.^°>ll''.=' "'*"''->• satisfactory toldl. Send for pr'icflStVnTsl^^le'; ind
Mention paper.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HEWS & CO.,
»ORTH CAMBRIDCE, MASS.
WHEW WRITIHC MEHTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
J^^^e^cheapeat. easiest to operate, and by far the
l,you have a
■.«i . »f ^^®' •f^Y^^S pficesj
Sifter. Address
circular, wfiich wiil~be sent vi ^,„
pton Soil Pulverizer
etc. Also Cha
:. N/'N/'<Z3L_F=-,
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
e know you will give us an order.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
RECEIVED
ATI,
BEST
AWARDS
LAST
FOUR
TEARS.
Opens sash
same height
Ti.» „""i "T " atfarend.
The only machine in comppfilinn receirlns a
Certificate of Merit »t the St. Louis fOBTention
Catuioyues Free.
E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.
WTHEW WRrriHG MEWTIOil THE FLORIST'S EXCHAI
STANDARD POTS.
Having greally increased our facilities fur manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish tliem in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large ami small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO "S> "«> W, «9, Wharton street,
n I v^ I • l^rv I \^\J., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
No More Leaky Sky Lights
Or Slipping and BreaHng of Glass in Green
iloaees or Farmer's Sash. Ton can save money
and glass by using the ui"iiojr
:at:
PATENT GLAZIER
Twin Points.
WAREHOUSES
{ Ranrinlnh'A';f„'A,Vl'°'^'i?°''^"'i Avenue, Long Island City, N. T.
( tiaudolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
STANMRD POTS
Send for my Price List
before placing your orders.
Unsurpassed facilities for
producing the best in
the market.
R0Y4L
HEATERS
THE RIGHT KIND OF BOILEB
In a Greenhouse means
SUCCESS WITH FLOWERS.
THESi: POINTS are far soperlor to the old
mode of setting glass, as they -irilf hold each pane
m place, preventing the glass from slipping and
oandng Wnding anaciaoMng. Bach box coStadns
MOrights and 800 lefts. We also make a tool for
driying the points. Price, 3Be a Box. Driver,
m; ■* Uberal Discoant to the Trade.
I..W Ai?°l?''i""® ^"P' •>/ °" prominent Hardware,
Pahit, oa. Seedsmen, and Florist Supply Stores III
the country. If yon do not find the£, send poslS
for a free sample, or send 69 cents for 1 package and
I drfTor by mail, post paid to any part of the D. S.
H. W. DAIUES CO., MUford, Mass,
THE
"CLIPPER
jj
idiiu.
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
iHas a
RECORD
At your re-
quest we will
mail a list of
florists using
these bars
and a sample.
Correspon-
I dence solici-
ted. Plans
' furnished.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
64
Xhk Florist's Exchange.
$2.60
per'ltO; 3 in., »4 00 per lOa.
FUCHSIAS, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per ICO.
Will exchange for Hydrangeas and SenlsJas.
S. WHITTON, 11 Roberts St., Uticn, tJ.Y.
For Hardy Plants
And others, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
GRANDIFLORUM, LILIUW CANADENSE,
MIULA BIFLORA, by «ho thousand, prices
way down.
F. H. HOHSFORD, Charlotte. Vt.
GREAT CUT IN PRICES.
To oloso out-stock of CINERARIAS, The Priie.
Extra fine, large plants, Jt.OO per 100.
Fine strong plants, 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100.
Dracaena Indlvlsa, 15 to 18 in. Iiigh, $4.00 per 100.
Ageralum, new white Lady Isabei, $1.00 per 100.
blue. Cope's Pet, 76 cents per 100.
Booted cuttings prepaid by mail.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, H. J.
■IHEN lA/BrriNC, MFNTIOW THE FtORIST'S EXCHaWGE
SWEETBRIER
Eeceived 1st Premium for " best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7. '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
"Hike its color better than Daybreak."
VV. A. MANDA
100;
begin
Booted cuttings. $IO.OO
Sao OO per lOOO. Deliv
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $.i.00 per lOn, wholesale
at J. E. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, I.ady Campbell, rooted runnel's,
$3.0n per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDWD. SWAYNE, Kenneit Square, Pa.
ITIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
pANSlES.
Plants from finest strains of seed
ready after September 1st. Write
for our prices. Express prepaid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE Fl-ORlST'S EXCHAMGF
200,000 ♦ PANSlES.
Tlie JBNNING'S STRAIN of I/arge
Flowering and Fancy Pansies.
For Winter blooming or Spring sales always
satisfactory Ton want the best, you can get
no better. Plants are all grown in the deld,
are fine and stocky. Any size you want at
""Flno'sTmlxed, all colors. Finest Pure White,
Loreest Yellow, Dark Eye, SS.OO per 1000;
$lo"o per S,6oO! $3S.OO per 10,000. by
^ Smau'plants of above vars. by mail |Octs per
100 I can mi any order up to Jan 1, 2,500 seed
of either Finest mixed. Pure White or Yellow,
$1.00 per packet. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNIP^GS,
Wholesale Pansy Qrower,
, B OB4. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLOWIBT'S EXCHANGF
Rooted Cuttings.
aley White Viole.
' Dwai-f Salvia Splenile
FURMAN BOILERS
Economical -Substantial - Safe:
STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
Modern Hot-Water Heating
These Boilers have a bi^ repatation for Stan rchB ess, Dniability
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. Mininrnm Friction and
MaiimamVelocityonlyobtainedb^VERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION.
Send for new 150-page book givmg full particularB and a great
deal of valuable information on modem Heating and Ventilation,
'3s-with plans and tables for correct hot-water work. Mailed free.
Addiesa HERENDEEN MFe. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, GENEVA, N.Y.
DREER'S DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS
assortment, strong,
, .'om propagating bei
ch pota, 12 varieties, by express 5.00
■■" ■ St market varieties, (absolutely
ealy bue) ---. .-. 1-00
free f i . .
(Will send 100 in 3(
_ express.
fine .
of Ureer'*
t in January, by r
iloiible
'.!!^!!.^!'.'2oc
$17.50 per 1000, by express. Orders booked
""a. B. DAVIS & SON.
PURCELLVILLE, VA
ONLY 40,000 LEFT
Of two year XX KOSES. All in dormant
state. Keadytoshipnow. n„ ,„„ „„ ,„„„
.^^FERNS.^-—
Adiantum Cuneatum
— IN—
2]4 inch pots $4.00 per 100.
3M " 8-»» "
In splendid condition.
Choice Mixed Ferns,
$4.00 per 100.
THEWIILIAMCWILSON NURSERIES,
Flushing and Steinway Avenues,
ASTORIA, L. I. CITY, NEW YORK.
QUE Double
tunias to
3000
) Gen'l Jacq., No. 1.
No. "
4.60
5000 Tllrlch Braiiner, No. 1 8.50
1000 " ^, , No. 3 4.50
500 Hermosa, No. 1 o.UO
;300 " No. 3...... 6.00
5000 Mad. Plantier, No. 1..
) Pink Daily, No. 1.
6.0O
1000 " No.3 4.00
3000 Agrippina, No. 1 7.00
1000 " No.
1000 Mad. Cochr
4.00
50.80
.50.00
35.00
60.00
3.5.00
76.00
gOOOlToTdonVNoVl.. :....... 7.00 60.00
1000 " No. 3 400 35.00
1000 louis Pliillipe, No. 1 6.00 50.00
6000 Balto. Belle, Queen of Prai-
rie and Seven Sisters, No. 1. 6.60 60.00
Our No. 3 are all fit for 4 and 6 in. pots. No.
1 6 and 6 in., heavy well rooted stock on own
roots Order now. Our stock is far belter
than the French stock. Don't delay. We are
yours truly,
C. RIBSAM & SONS, Trenton N. J.
HEN WRITING A
Fringed Pe_
e acknowl-
edged to be tbe finest strain
in the country. We have
been niaking a specialty of
these for over thirty years,
and annually grow on our
trial grounds over 5,000 seed-
lings, from which only the
very finest are selected for
propagation.
"We are now sending out
fine three inch pot plants,
which will furnish a quantity
of cuttings in a short time
in fifteen choice varieties-
$1.25 per dozen; $8.00
per lOO. Set of 16 varieties
Fertilizing Pelunias at our Nursery at Blverton, August. 1893. ^^^ ^.50.
"We also ofifer tlie following: clioice strains of
and s^a^eTS^' ZT^..fu^rf?Z'<:<t ^.^Sfirreyflfn^w'^ '^'^^iS^ll^lJ^'^^
Per 600 seeds, 76cts.| 1000 seeds, $1.50.
PETUSIA, SINGLE, HAND HYBBIDIZED, Dieer's Large Flowering and Fringed
Mixed.-Great care has been taken in selectins th a large flowerim; strain ot beautiful
mottled, striped and frinsod Petunias. Trade plct., .50ots.i V, oz., $3.50 ; li oz., »4.50.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
HENRY A. DREER,
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4lh St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Maaufaclurers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
lILICar ATJBATUM [ 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $25 00 per 1000
40 00
50.00
150
Just arrived. J 9 to 11 " 130
CTCLiMEN PEKSICUM, mixed ./ ^- f^O " pgr^ 100
BEGONIA hybr. gigantea, (8 colors) ■; Sj . '|
GUiOXINIA liybr. griindiflora, (9 colors) / '"*» - 0
F. W. 0. SCHHITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Sirr ^J vXotk.
WHENWRITINaMENT!OI^■■^^!E:FLOHIST5■EXCHAHG C?,^
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNK ft^^ P
Automatic ^ Ventilation
A PRACTICAL REALITY.
By the use of our Automatic Hydraulic
Ventilator you will dispense with all labor
and attention incidental to ventilating.
Good large flowers 76 cts. per pound.
S^icond size 46 ots.
Case price c
My Metal Designs are unsurpassed and very low i
Yellow Immortelles.... /...$3.25 per dozen.
Colored " .....2.75
application.
price. I will make any Metal
Design'to order and guarantee satisfaction.
♦ HOLLY METAL WREATHS FOR CHRISTMAS. ♦
Also Moss Wreaths, Immortelle vs^reaths, Bouquet Papers, Moss, Tin Foil, Pampas, Doves,
jiisu iiura Sheaves, Etc., Etc., at lowest prices.
. 1T1?H1»-l»/r A TVTV Manufacturer of MBTAI. DESIGNS,
A.. Hll<jbC.JtC.iTli*.J^j;>kj Importer and Dealer in FIOBISTS' SUPPLIES.
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
It is not an attachment to boiler or pump,
but an entirely independent automatic machine,
governed and operated by the temperature
within the house.
It will maintain an even temperature at any
point desired, from freezing to loo degrees.
It will open ventilators any height and
with any speed desired. May be readily
attached to any shafting now in use.
It is simple and durable in construction,
and makes a handsome ornament in any house,
filling a want long felt by those in the Florist
trade.
Chadborn-KennedyMfg.Go.
P1SHKILL=0N=HUDS0N, N. Y.
Mention paper.
i ll
VOL. VI. No 6.
. — ..- „„ i/.»H/ t.«ci/ M oii/oroiiti plant,
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURS^^MEN. SEEDSMEN AND ^^^^i^TRADE .N ORNPPA.
NEW YORK, DECEMBER SO, 1893.
^
PITCHER
& MANDA.
-^-
One Dollar Per Year.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
.... QUALITY GUARANTEED
^r^^^l^'l'"' ^'"'■'^ forcing, per 1000, $9.00 ; case of 3500 pips, teO.OO
HAMBURG, for late forcing, « $9.00; " " $2o.0O.
sPicmoFFEB OF SMALL PALMS
Areca Bauerii, 18 to 20 inches high, 5 inch pots, flO.OO per doz.; $75.00 per 100.
Cocos Weddeliana. 6 to 7 leaves, 3 inch pots, $3.75 per doz. ; |30.00 per 100.
Kentia Belmoreana, 5 to 6 leaves, 20 to 24 inches liigh, 6 in. pots, $12.00 per doz.
Kentia Canterburyana, 1 leaf, 3 to 5 inches high, 3 inch pots, $8.00 per 100
1 to 3 leaves, 5 to 6 inches high, 3 inch pots, $13.00 per 100.
3to31eaves, 10 in.,high, 3 inch pots, $15.00 per 100.'
Livistona rotundifolia, 5 to 6 leaves, 5 inch pots, J34.00 per doz
FERNS and SELAGINELLAS.
GLOXINIAS
High Grade Mixture of 1 2 best sorts,
S8.00 per 100; ^60.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED — .
Single White, Pink, Scarlet, Yellow, or
mixed colors, S6.00 per 1 00; ^50 per 1 000.
Adiantum Farleyense. the largest and finest stock in America. Two entire
honses are devoted to the culture of this Fern alone. E.tra fine and healthy
stock. . 6 inch pots, $18.00 per doz. ; 7 inch pots, $24.00 per doz. ^
Silvery Maidenhair. 3 inch pots,
^^'ff J^?" cuneatum variegatum, the Ne
$5.00 per 100.
Adiantum pubescens, 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
Onychium Japonicum, 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
^^'^ife f !n''''" V"' f '^°'t"'ent of the best and most salable varieties, including
the following, hue plants, in 3 inch pots, $8.00 per 100 :
S. Brownii, S. csesia, S. caesia arborea, S. cuspidata.
S. denticulata aurea, S. flabellata. S. gracilis, S. hema-
todes, S. Lageriana, S. Martense. S. Martense variegata,
S. Pitcheriana, S. serpens, S. Wildenowii.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.
3 inch pots. $15.00 per 100 ; 4 inch pots. $18.00 per 100 ; 5 inch pots, $30.00 per 100
EXCELSIOR DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES.
Select, well grown and perfectly cured Bulbs, 4 to 6 inches in circumference :
Per 1000 $800_
Per 1000, (in lots of 10,000) $?.S0.
F. O. B. Ne<v York, in paper lined barrels-no charge for packing
On larger quantities we can quote a very tempting price.
OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
Of FLORISTS FLOWER
and VEGETABLE SEEDS
BULBS AZALEAS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES will be ready January lo
TRn/i and will be mailed free to all applicants.
F.
F. McAllister,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT,
22 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.
SEEDS
-LILY OF THE YALLEY-
Extra strong, 3 year old Hamburg or Berlin grown Pips, for forcing ■
P^'-IOOO $8.00.
Per box containing 3,500, $19.00.
Special quotations on larger quantities.
OUR SPECIAI.TY.
choicest Strains for Florists' use.
. New 1894 Trade List will be issued next
Wednesday. Apply for a copy should you
fail to receive one.
We Allow 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash.
Immortelles.
Golden Yellow, natural, first quality, at$3.00
per dozen.
White, Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at $2.75 per dozen.
Special Quotations given for Original Cases.
Hartford Trailing Fern, paper pressed, in papers of one dozen, nice
strings with fruitage, at $3.00 the dozen papers.
Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed, at $3.50 the dozen papers
Order now, stating your wants, and leave selection' to "uf """""■■"•
^^H^«i.Hr''R*'rr'rfL''^'.i^^P^'''owers, Milkweed Balls,
Holiday Baskets. Pot Holders. Plant Stands, Metal Fern
Dishes and Jardiniere Bowls, in great variety, and many ofher items
of interest quoted m Our Wholesale Supply List, mailed free.
United States JVurseries, Short Hills N T L.. ^V^^®"^ ROLKER & SONS,
-..««,.„. «.«.,o„.„...o„,s.s. „o„.„.. ' ^""' *- ""^®' ^'J'\ ,l°^°?'!!*..^«"r! "'^""«"' ^- f36 « m W. m street. Hew York
E FLOHISTS' EXCHANGE
The Klortsx's Exchange.
FOR FORCING.
n^iciES
„ «n vi^ Mrs. Sanke.T, finest white $2.00
l"Z ^ T .V 0 60 Splendor, briUiai=t scarlet 1.00
IF ORDERED BY MA.L ADD SCENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
Prices are subject to change.
BULBS.
{ BURPEE'S
I SEEDS
; Philadelphia.
i Wholesale Price List fot FloMsta ■
T anr! Market Gardeners. ■
BARGAINS IN
25 Cents per Hundred.
1000 Narcissns Von Sion 1 600 Narcissus Poet.cus
500 ■' TrnnipetM.-..jor 23,000 Tulips, single mixed
The above Bulbs are, as far as we can discover, in prime conditK>,i
LILIUM HARRIS!!.
Original and largest growers of this Important bulb.
OUR SPBCIKUTV:
True Stock. Lowest Prices. Best Qttaliiy.
F. R. PICRSON CO.,
TARRYXOWN-ON-HtDSON, HfetV lOBK.
iENDERSOIi'S JLB GOLIUE
THIS is a large twenty-four paKeboolc, with
Speciiil Culture diveclions for .over <aiu
i-,iiioi es or Bulbs. It has beea compiled with
..'.-.t care and its information is accurate, re-
I, lie and Sp to the l»te..t date. This book
sl,„uld be in the hands of e^•ery Florist.
POST-PAID for 2B c»8.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET, NE^V YORK.
N/N/' IS/I.
ESTABLISHED
\CD~i — r €3c ^CDr>i^,
54 & 56 DEY STREET, YORK.
1845.
I'er 100
HI,. HABRISII, 6-7 »1-^S
WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 1^15. 1.J5
IILY VALLEY, finest 3 yr. Berlin Pips. .70
HYACINTHS, single mixed 1.°"
double " 1.™
CROCUS •'"
TULIPS, fine, mixed ■°"
SrlB^A (AS.) JAP ^.^»
TUBEROSES PEARL •»"
CHINESE SACBED LILIES, SI. 25 aUasket
9 00
Per 100 Per 1000
Amaryllis Bquestre $ 4 »» $85 00
•* Johnsom 10 uu
Zephyranthus, (Amaryllis) ^^ ^ ^
Atamasco
Crinum Barkii
Zamla Integrifolia, per 100 lbs.
TiUaidslas or Air Plants, in five
varieties 2 00 10 uo
Seeds of Nympli»a Zanzibarensis and
N. Dentata, «3.00 per oxvnce.
For other stuff sond for our trade Ii»t.
BRAND & WICKERS, Sau Antonio, Fla.
P s_we Bunnly onr brother florists with Fancy
r. s. we ""j^/^^g^^ $1.00 per box.
WE SELL SEEDS,
ULIUm HRRRISII AND DUTCH BULBS
Special low prices to Florists and De
WEEBER & DON,
Seed Merohauls and Orowers,
114 Chambors Street. - "EVK YORK.
i.ANC ASTER, PA.
1 have found the FLORIST'S EX-
CHANGE a very good advertising medium,
and can with confidence recommend it to
tliose in tlie trade wlio wish to DISPOSE
of tlieir stock
A- n
:RT M. HERR.
HIGHEST AWARD AT WORLD'S FAIR, CHICAGO.
IH[ BOSKOOP HOIUND mm milCKTIOII.
H
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN IFLORISTS- SUPPLIES.
lOSl MaAet Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kea Cable Address ; DeForest PUla.
lists on application
WRrriNG
ivEND for Catalogue of
JAPAN Bulbs, Seeds and
Shrubs, ARAUCARIAS, Tree
T Hfc Y ^°-"' AUSTRALIAN Palm
sJS^CAlIFORNIA Bulbs and Seeds, to
H. H. BERBER & BO., San Francisco, Bal,
,. , ,. I Established 187S.
On hand in New York for immediate deUvery. i
... P. ROSES Sls!"Il?:-cd^'it^^^^^^ ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA
Persian Yellow, Rngosa Alba and Rosi a, at $8.(10 per 100.
Clematis Gypsy (Jueen, Liliuin Speciosum, etc
Also a few Dutch Bulbs: Hyacinths. Tulips, Narcissus Paper White
and Polyanthus, Crocus, etc
Mo Reasonable Offer Refused.-^®
EXTRA CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY
strong Berlin Pips, per 1000, $8.00; per case, 3,500, $18.UU,
Larger quantities cheaper.
kparfeot remedy for Mildew on Roses and Carnation Rust
25 lbs., tZ.OO. Jcosten's Magazine Bellows, $3.S0.
c-a-siz -VT-XTH oiaxjEiEa.
FOSTITE "
Sobralia Violacea and Other Orchids
at Home.
T^^^^r^c^* TMaT Jfc Pn I While collecting plants and orchids in
, DCr OreSl Ltiy CC CU» g^^^^ America, I had often occasion to see
and admire the beautiful flowers ot Sob-
ralia violacea, which resemble those of
some varieties of Cattleya both in form
and color. They present a magnificent
and imposing sight when seen by the thon-
sands, and embrace a multitude of colors
n.oH.sT.s EUCHAWSE | ^^^ ghadcs, ranging from dark violet to
'^'!Fhto''"ch1dt"o"nd most abundan.lyon
the sunny hillsides ; the hills are almost
destitute of trees, and the pl«°t^?;;"^'° ^
bard clay soil, intermingled with gravel
stones and rocks^ The harder and poorer
the soil and the more exposed to the sun,
the dwarfer and more compact are tbe
plants ; while at the foot of the hills, .and
Dne the courses of streams and ravines,
„„d partiallv shaded, they presented a more
vigorous growth. The quality of the
flowers, however, seemed to be more or less
the same and, in fact, in places where
entirely exposed to the full sun, and grow-
ing in poor soil, the plants were always
more floriferous. . . . i,„„„
The time of flowering in its native home
is April and May : then some of the hill-
sides are Uterally covered with flowers
that vie with each other m beauty, Here
and there, on the crest of some pmiecting
rock, may also be seen plants of Vanilla
mtescens with its Cattleya-like yellow
flowers, besides flowering plants of ipiden-
drum Ibaquen,=^e, with its orange-yellow
inflorescence; the last named plant often
grows in places where not a particle of soil
3 Coenties
Slip.
NEW YORK.
Verv heavy mail plants, tS.OO per 100; $12 CO
per 1000; S50.00 per 5000. Very large plants,
price on application.
GDinPR l_ILIES (HvmenncallisCnrnbieiim.)
^•^bulbs 5 t, 8 inclVcirc. $2.00 per 100; $10.00
per 1000 ; $90.00 per 10,000. Write tor prices
on anything you want to
SOAR BROS., Lemon City, Dade Co Fla
DREER'S DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS
Fertilizing Petunias at our Nursery'at Rlverton, August, 1893.
TVe also offer th.e following clioice sti
-i-f F=» E:"r i_j i^nI I x^
PETUNIA, DOUBLE, D
QUE Double Fringed Pe
tunias are acknowl-
edged to be tlie finest strain
in the country. We have
been making a specialty of
these for over thirly years,
and annually grow on our
tiial ^roundsover 5,0C0 seed-
from which only the
erj finest are selected for
piopagation.
V sending out
fine three inch pot plants,
\ihichwill furnishaqnantiiy
of cuttings in a short lime
in nfteen choice varieties-
$1 25 per dozen; $8.0O
per 100. Set of 15 varieties
for $l.50.
TO THE TRADE
irnUaTfl Prlze-takcr, perlb. $1.2.J.
T UIH A I U Splendid Market and table sort
NEW QUEEN ^S^JS,^^^T^f"^
NEW EftRLY CABBAGE ?S||
Try either and get a perfect crop.
J. BOLCIANO & SON,
28 South Calvert St., Baltimore, Md
i of
H-i-
and saved fro,,, wu., «.. .^ ^ -
~ "1 seeds, 75ots.; 1000 seeds, $1
301- » targe FlowerinK and Frlnsed. -Carefully hyhridized
aled collection, well known to be the finest in the country.
ou seeds, /acts.; luuu seeua, ^i.uu.
PETUNIA, SINGLE, HAND HTERIDIZED, Dreer's large Flowering and Eringed
,H._Rro„t nnre has bceu taken in selecting this large fiowerm? strain of beautitul
Trade pkt., 50 cts.; '/» oz., $2.50 ; K oz., J4.50.
Mixed.— Great ,.«.^ ..
mottled, striped and fr
:d Petu
HENRY A. OREER.
PHILADELPHIA, PA,
FIFTY THOUSAND
PtftRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bullis ofahove, from
cmiT tn (jiY inches circuralerence, tor
'shrpme°nt"eai-ry in December, at $9.00
per 1000. Orders accepted subject to
stock being unsold.
Sweet Pea "r^r
We are headquarters for California
srown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements tor
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - " CAL,
erows in pince& wuci.^ "«" « f-
Is to be found, only stones and rocks.
Sobralia violacea deserves to be more
commonly grown for its beautiful and
delicately tinted flowers.
OdontoglosBum lutco-porpurenm.
This orchid is hardly ev9r found
below an elevation of 8,000 feet above sea
level, and its principal home is on the
central Cordillera of Colombia, between the
fourth and sixth degree northern latitude,
the variety sceptrum is abundant betvveen
the sixth and seventh degrees same lati-
tude The first named orchid possesses
many characteristics identical to those ot
O. crispum as regards localities, with the
exception that the former ascends higher.
However, it is very seldom found on the
slopes ot the mountains, but almost exclu-
sively on the crests or summits of the
ridges, where It receives the full benefit of
the sun and air. There it grows in com-
pany with a host of bromeliads which con-
stitute the greater part of the epiphytal
vegetation in those regions. These biome^
liads often cover the lower parts of the
trees to .such an extent that would give one
the impression that the branches and
the crowns of the trees sprung from trunks
made up o£ bromeliads. In the forks of
the loftiest branches, 0. luteo-purpureum
may be seen, with its pretty flower, spikes
defying, so to speak, its enemies, the
bromeliads which, no doubt, vyould suffo-
cate it without pity if the orchid ventured
to descend a peg lower. „u.,„A„„t
The variety sceptrum is more abundant
than the so-called type, and presents a
magnificent sight when m bloom. A large
number of plants flower in December and
January, but at almost any time dnrmg
the year several may be seen blossoming.
In culture this odontoglot is very floriferous
and the flowers very showj^^ ^ ^^^^^
TpiE^ Kt^orist's Exchange.
67
Insertion vdll he given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Worms Destroying Rose Bushes.
The following correspondence between
this ofliceaud Professor Riley, Government
Eutoufiologist, is self-explanatory.
C. V. BOeii. Bsi;., Gnvernment EntonwlntiM,
Tf'ashliiotim, D. C. :
Dear Sib— We send you to-day a small
package containing specimens of two kinds
of worms, which one of our subscribers has
forwarded to us for information as to their
family, and remedial agencies and prevent-
ives to be used for their eradication.
"These worms seem to have a predilection
for La France rose bashes, attacking the
young plants whenever they begin to throw
up strong shoots. The first notification of
their being at work is the turning of the
foliage to a yellow color around the edges ■
the wood becomes blackened as if smoked'
and eventually shrivels and dies. On tak-
ing a plant out of the soil and examining
it, the roots have a similar appearance to
roots that have been partially burned.
The grower has tried carbolic acid as a
remedy, hut finds in order to kill the worms
a quantity which at same time would be
sufficient to kill the plants would have to
be applied.
The soil in which the worms are found
was taken from a level pasture lot situate
at the ba=e of and enclosed by hills, near
Monroe, Orange County, N. Y., and to it
was added a quantity of two-year old
rotted cow manure. Specimens have been
found three-quarters of an inch in length.
If you can suggest a remedy to remove
the pest you would confer a great favor on
our readers. Yours very truly.
The Florists' Exchange.
Editor Floristx' Exchange:
Dear Sir — In the absence of Prof.
Riley I beg to acknowledge the receipt of
yours of 21st inst. An examination of the
specimens which you send shows that a
number of them are Anthomyid larvaa and
that two of them are Tipulid larva. The
former insects are probably the ones which
damage the roots, although such damage
to ro«e bushes is almost unprecedented.
It vvill be well to advise your correspondent
to drench the soil about the roots of his
rose bushes with diluted kerosene soap
emulsion, made according to the formula
given on the enclosed circular, using one
part of the emulsion to twenty parts of
water. Yours truly,
Ij. O, Howard, Acting Entomologist.
Washmgton, D. C.
FORMULA.
Kerosene emulsion may be made by
means of various emulsifying agents, but
the most satisfactory substances— and
those most available to the average farmer
and fruit grower— are milk and soapsuds.
In each of these cases the amount of
emulsifying agent should be one-half the
quantity of kerosene. One of the most
satisfactory formulas is as follows :
Kerosene gallons 2—67 per cent.
Common soap or
Whale-oil soap. . .pounds U \ „„ ,,
Water gallons If"-''
Heat the solution of soap and add it
boiling hot to the kerosene. Churn the
mixture by means of a force pump and
spray nozzle for five or ten minutes. The
emulsion, if perfect, forms a cream which
thickens upon cooling and should adhere
without oiliness to the surface of glass If
the water from the soil is hard, or has a
large percentage of lime, add a little lye or
bicarbonate of soda, or else use rain water
For use against scale insects dilute one
part of the emulsion with nine parts of
cold water. For most other insects, dilute
one part of the emulsion with fifteen parts
of water. For ■ soft insects like plant-lice
the dilution may be carried to from twenty
to twenty-five parts of water. The milk
emulsion is produced by the same method
as the above.
Washington.
The S. A. P. Bill of Incorporation.
Just as soon as Congress reassem-
bles another attempt will be made by Mr.
Hatch, the chairman of the Committee on
Agriculture, to bring the bill incorporat-
ing the Society of American Florists before
the House. It is generally understood
that those members who objected to its
passing during last session will not put
any obstacles in its way this time. The
bill will be placed on the calendar, and at
the first opportunity Mr. Hatch will ask
unanimous consent for its consideration.
The Christmas Trade.
Most of the florists say that the
Christmas trade has been pretty good, but
not quite up to the average of recent
years; the bulk of the orders were smaller
than usual. Some of the store men had
more material than in previous yeans ;
others, taking the dull times into consid-
eration, did not have quite so much on
hand; between them they struck it about
right. There was just enough of most
kinds of flowers to supply the demand, and
no more. American Beauty ran out early
in the day, notwithstanding the high
prices paid for it. Violets went with a
rush, the almost uniform price was $3
Carnations at 50c. sold well ; there were
large numbers on hand ; white was most
asked for. Other kinds of flowers went at
about the usual prices. Ardisias in five
and six inch pots were the best selling
plants; they were soon cleaned out at 75c. and
SI each. Solanum oapsicastrum, with its
load of attractive berries, was another fav-
orite. Among flowering plants, the poin-
settia was most in demand ; then came
Chinese primulas, cyclamens, azaleas, Ro-
man hyacinths in pans and heaths, in the
order named. One or two of the stores
had their windows tastefully decorated.
General Items.
The employes of the Propagating
faardens arranged a concert last week for
the benefit of Wallace Kimmell, one of
their number, who was accidentally dis-
abled from work for several months. The
sum of S200 was cleared, after paving all
expenses.
A company has been organized to build
..a extensive range of greenhouses out by
the Tenleytown road for rose and carna-
tion growing ; the houses are to be ready
for occupation by the end of May.
G. W. Oliver.
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OP ALL THE LEADING
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7. '93. Color between Daybreali and
Wilder.
" I like its color better than Davbreak."
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*' Svreetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A. MANDA.
Rooted cuttings, $10. OO per lOO ■
SSO.OO per lOOO. Delivery to bestin
February 1, '94.
riowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, Lady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 ; $85.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
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Price $3 .00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Terms strictly cash.
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short of stocl-c, and have saved a good
many dollars that way. I knew at once
just where to get what plants I needed, as
well as getting many customers.
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MeiCilNGJieNllTIONGULTUeE
ITS CLASSIFICATION, HISTORY, PRO-
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In addition to what has heretofore
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Gross-Breeding and Hybridizing
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ChrysanttieiDuin Culture
FOR AMERICA.
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Oriental and European History.
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Propagation by Grafting, Inarching and Seed.
General Culture. Exhibition Plants.
Exhibition Blooms. Classiflcation.
Selection of Plants. Soil for Potting.
Stakinn and Tying. Top Dressing.
Staking ana y %y„4„i,g and Liquid Manure.
Disbudding and Thining.
Clirysantliemums as House Plants.
Snorts and Variations.
" Standard Chrysanthemums.
Insects and Diseases. ,, , ,,
Early and late Flowering Varieties
Chrysanthemum Shows and Organization.
*" ' List of Synonyms.
Varieties for Various Purposes.
Hints on Exhibitions.
National Chrysantlicmum Society.
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till Saturday morning. But ere that day s
business had far progressed, it was evident
all the made up greens in sight would be
sold. Snch became a fact ere midnight ot
Saturday and the dealers were happy.
Some ground pine of uncertain quahty re-
mained in the dealers' hands, but the good
holly was picked up close and the indit-
terent and even bad, of which there seemed
to be too much this year coming into
sales at some price. Southern greens sold
slowly, the occasions for their use not
seeming to exist here this season to any
noticeable extent. Many fir and hemlock
trees were disposed of on the city mar-
kets. , . ,,
The cut flower trade was a puzzler to all.
What with the rather high quoted prices
but an expected uncertainty of the same
holding and the difficulty of knowing
which of the three days— Saturday, Sun-
day or Monday— to prepare for in supply,
and tbe apparently prospective .slowness ot
trade, matters were in a state of mixture
for speculating heavily in perishable blos-
soms. Those who were timid in earlier
securing a supply, were on Monday com-
pelled to look around sharp, as the con-
tinued call reduced stocks, and the good
flowers coming in on Monday wereqtiickly
picked up, anderenight the only kinds lett
were bulb stock and smilax. A dearth of
colored carnations, compared with the
demand existed, they readily bringing
from three to four dollars per hundred,
varying with quality, while not a few extra
quality Tidal Wave brought $5, as well as
did all the good Daybreaks. White carna-
tions sold from $2.50 to 13. Violets came
in fairly well as regards quantity, those of
good quality selling at $2.50 to $3.
Roses in ordinary kinds were compara-
tively plentiful. Some retailers having
ordered and loaded up freely from outside
points, a break or war in prices seemed im-
minent, but the continued patronage of
buyers made such unnecessary. Perle was
plentiful at 110 to $12 ; Mermet and Bride
commanded $12 to S16; Hoste, $12 to $15;
Meteor, $15 to $20 for run of stock ; fancy
qualities, $30 and $35. Few Beauties were
seen; those of good quality commanded
fine prices. ». ,
To sum up, while a few exceptional
cases were noted where trade ran slovc, the
general report is that of a better supply of
flowers than usual having been available,
ot better quality and more moderate in
price, and a trade, though not of broad
dimensions as regards extent of individual
purchases and orders, but made up of
quickly moving and easily handled
"counter trade," and so extended ere it
stopped as to nearly equal any ftjrmer
Christmas season's trade, some claiming it
as better, and which result in a depressed
business year is highly gratifying.
Christmas Flakes.
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The limitation of genera laid ^own in Ben-
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^itv, h.if ioxv pYpenlions, been talten as toe
I?ind,?i d The snectos are printed In bold black
fvne considerlhly laoilitating the work of
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""iTimpoAfnt feature of the work is t he plac-
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been made to reliable botanical and horticul-
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mentioned 'cln be found, and in some cases to
Se places whore the specleswere originally de-
%he"^habitat of each variety is gi^en along
with the date of its introduction. The oultural
directions are brief and to the point. Insect
f ies diseas?s and their remedies are fully de-
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Buffalo.
Christmas Weather and Business.
Slush and rain Thursday and Fri-
day was succeeded by better weather on
Saturday and Sunday and uncommonly
pleasant business days on Monday and
Tuesday, clear of rain or snow overhead
pleasant under foot, and so warm tbat
business was done in most places with
doors wide open. Better conditions for
the handling of plants could not be wished
The supply ot greens brought into the
city from many converging points seemed
quite an overstock, and those who had laid
in stocks of same, from store men down to
the peddlers and fakirs, had ifhp blues up
PALMER & Son handled a large num-
ber ot Wilder carnations received from
New York City ; also a batch of Whitney
roses, which brought $6 per dozen at retail,
and a limited number of fine Beauty at
metropolitan prices.
Adams & Nolan came in at the finish
with their share of business, which is al-
ways done up in that cleaned-up style in-
imitable to their business.
S. A Anderson handled valley in large
quantities, and was a heavy carnation
buyer. He reports trade away ahead ot
last year.
Geo. D. Hale was closely occupied, and
busied himself specially in handling a
stock of greens in bulk.
Geo. Stewart got the choice Brampton,
Ont., stock, and fine it was. He hesitated
on tackling all that was sent m, but it
went.
The Bast Side men did not boast much on
flower trade, but the less perishable greens
were handled to good profit. Judging by
the studied interest taken in the arrival
ot stock at Long's wholesale place by J. N.
BARTH, and his frequent purchasing, he
has become favorably established in the
Beck building on Genesee st.
J H. Rebstock seems to have had a
cinch on the carnation and violet growers,
his supplies of these blooms being both
flne and abundant. All sold, though, ere
Monday evening,
Violet Culture.
1. Which make the best plants, the old
clumps broken up or the runners ?
2 Will violets raised in cold frames
make better plants than those raised in
the house ?
3. Which is the best, a solid bed or a
bench to raise them on ?
4. When is the proper time to water ?
5. Can you raise double violets from
single violet seed by hybridizing.
rahmsteok & Graves, Jb.
answers.
To the questions submitted I will reply
to the best of my knowledge and ability.
1. Only the young runners attached to
the old clumps are ever used ; these rJh-
ners can be detached and rooted at any
time. Many prefer to take them in the
Fall, thinking that the first runners make
the healthiest plants ; but I have always
been successful with the Spring runners
after the old crowns are bloomed out—
about April 1. . . , ^ . ,
2 The violet always thrives best in a low
temperature, and as the cold frame is less
liable to get too high a temperature, it
often seems as if violets grown in them
give the best results ; but my experience is
that a house properly constructed and the
temperature carefully guarded is as well
adapted for their culture as the cold frame,
besides affording the great additional ad-
vantages of cultivation and picking m all
weathers. ,.,,,. . .
3 A well-drained, solid bed is much to
be preferred to the bench for many reasons:
he soil will retain moisture longer ; all
danger of bottom heat is avoided, and it is
more economical.
4. In the middle of the day when the sun
shines. The violet requires abundance ot
water; but during the blooming season
great care should be taken not to wet the
plants themselves. When you do water,
soak the soil until it is thoroughly satur-
ated. Frequent light sprinklings are not
5 i do not know. I doubt the certainty .
of the result. I have no experimental
knowledge on this point.
Chas. S. Withington.
Kingston, N. J.
I beg to reply as follows to questions re-
garding the cultivation ot the violet :
1. In the Spring throw out all the old
plants which have bloomed through the
Winter and replant only young runners
taken from perfectly healthy plants that
have, as far as possible, been wintered in
cold frames.
2. Violets raised in cold frames are finer
and give better plants.
8. My experience has been that where
violets are grown under glass they do bet-
ter in solid beds than on benches.
4. I water from November till the end ol
February In the morning, when the
weather Is mild. In the Spring I water m
the evening before closing the sashes.
5 The double violet does not produce
seed. It it is wished to raise double vio-
lets from seeds the single and double must
be grown together. Stop picking the
flowers at the end ot March, assist hybridi-
zation and sow the seeds as soon as they
are ripe. In this way you may obtain one
double violet in a thousand, and some-
times not one. FSKD. BoULON.
Sea Cliff, L. I.
Scott did a large trade both at store and
greenhouses, many plants being ordered
for tokens. A rather curious fact was the
light call for polnsettla plants m bloom.
A good number of Azalea Deutsche Perle,
In bloom, were disposed of.
At Dan'l B. Long's wholesale store ac-
tivity prevailed steady, and spite of the
fact that shipping trade to more dist^ant
cities ha= been unusually light all of this
season, the local demands so augmented
trade that indications point to a hoUday
I business larger than a year ago. VIDI.
Chicago Cut Flower Xmas Prices.
Beauty, $15 to $50 per 100 ; Meteor and
Wootton, SIO to $15; Mermet, Bride and
La France, $10 to $15; Bridesmaid, Tes-
tout, $12 to $15 ; Perle, Hoste, Nlphetos
Gentler, $7 to $10; carnations, $1 to $3
violets, stevla, $2; valley, select, $5
adlantums, $1; Roman na,rcissus, $3
smilax, $15 : callas and Harrisii, $15 to $20 .
orchids, $25 to $50 ; asparagus, per string
50 cents; polnsettlas, $25; Farleyense
ferns, each, 10 cents ; chrysanthemums, $5
to $10.
Foreign Notes.
Mr. Henry Cannell, the well known Eng-
lish horticulturist, is endeavoring to foster
an interest in cacti among his confreres in
that country, and with a view to showing
what has been accomplished in cactus cul-
ture, he proposes to get up an exhibition,
it possible, under the auspices of the Royal
Horticultural Society of England, in Au-
gust next, and also will try to form a
Cactus Society.
The Klorisx's Exchange.
69
Judging Chrysanthemums.
From a published report of a recent
meeting of the National Chrysanthemum
Society of England, as appearins in the
Gardening World of late date, it would
seem that the judging problem i? yet un-
solved in that country also. At the meet-
ing referred to, a paper bearing the above
caption was presented and read, and the
discussion thereon continued till some
future date.
Among other things the essayist alluded
to the losses in caste, credit and reputa-
tion that constantly occurred to exhibitors
through the present haphazard system of
judging, the science of vphich no one would
be hardly bold enough to affirm stood level
to-day with the science of cultivation. At
Chrysanthemum Shows he had often after
the judging was completed asked experts
to ludse the iude-cq hv " nninlinff fi tha
to _ judge the judges by " pointing '' the
prize stands, with the result that the unof-
ficial judges differed immeasurably inter
se in their estimates of the " pointing "
value of the stands, and ofteutimes, in
close competitions, he had seen the verdict
of the official judges entirely upset. He
asked to what, then, must we ascribe this
remarkable latitude of opinion and result
when exactness and definite certainty are
most to be desired, and gave as an answer
the old adage, "As many men as many
minds." There were competent and expe-
rienced growers who knew everything
about the chrysanthemum, yet for want of
some well defined and recognized standard
of merit could not agree in the judgment of
a flower. Notwithstanding that there was
a pretty general consensus of opinion that
the attributes of a perfect bloom were
diameter, depth, solidity, finish, freshness
and color, and some would add breadth of
petal, it was a fact that individual judges
were influenced by no canon of judging
which lays down for them the relative mo-
portlon and importance whiuh these same
attributes should bear in the final valua-
tion of the blooms. Each judge has his
own particular whim as to what should
be considered the strongest point in a
flower; but he argued with much force
that the quantum of influence which the
attributes he had named shall, inter se be
allowed to exercise should not be left to
individual caprice of any judge, but should
be regulated by distinct and established
canons of judging," so that the exhibitor
might be in a position to cultivate his
plants with a distinct standard of excel-
lence in view. He considered that the sci-
ence of judging should be as exact as the
science of cultivation, and briefly stated
the principle or system which he advocated
was that each of the attributes of excel-
lence summed up In the words diameter
depth, solidity, finish, freshness, color and
perhaps, also, breadth of petal, should
have a definite number of points and
noarks (shillings and pence) allotted to
them, and that judges should be required
to estimate the value of blooms on that
basis. This led up to a consideration of
the question as to what relative value of
points and marks should be accorded to
the several attributes named, and that he
admitted was a knotty subject, but not in-
capable of solution. He suggested as a
basis of discussion that the maximum
total of points should be 8, each •'point" be-
ing susceptible of division, if required into
13 "marks." Thus he would give to diam-
eter up to 3 points, to depth uptoU points
to solidity up to li points, to color up to i
pomt, to finish up to 1 point, and to breadth
of petal up to 1 point, making a total of 8
points. He added no points for freshness
because it was taken for granted that the
flowers would be perfectly fresh at the time
of exhibition, but he would empower the
judges to deduct points up to 3 for want of
treshness and to add points up to 3 for
flowers exhibited in a high state of excel-
lence of such varieties as Mrs. Alpheus
Hardy and Wonosum, which are known to
be difficult to cultivate. He would allow
nothing for mere novelty, and adduced for-
cible reasons why that should not be done
£ rom an educational point of view it would
be of the greatest value if an analysis of the
' pointing " in a printed form could be ap-
pended to the first prize stands, even if only
in the more important classes. It would
not take long to do when judges got used
to the system, and it would be a matter of
very great interest to the chrysanthemum
public, because it would afford them an op-
portunity of "judging the judgment of the
judges," but whether every judge would
appreciate this aspect of the situation was
another matter.
Other aspects of the question of judginir
perhaps less of principle than of practice
were also discussed by the writer, and one
Of them was the practical aspect of disqual-
ification for duplicates when distinct varie-
ties were required by the schedule. The
increasing accession of new varieties was a
serious factor in thecase, and many ludees
sither from want of knowledge or decision
M character, hesitated to apply the rule
when the terms of the schedule had not
been complied with. He therefore thought
that the position of the judge ought to be
made clear and unambiguou,'), and all diffi-
culties possible of removal should betaken
from his path. He illustrated his views by a
reference to the case of the admissibility on
the same stand as distinct varieties of Viv-
ian Morel and the alleged white sport
therefrom. The subject was full of per-
plexity, considering the sporting proclivi-
ties of such varieties as Vivian Morel, and
he suggested that there will come a time,
if it had not already arrived, when the
bracketing of practically identical (whether
bona fide sports or not) and other "too
much alike" varieties will become an abso-
lute necessity.
Santa Barbara, Cal.
At a meeting of the directors of the
Flower Festival Association held on Satur-
day, December 16, it was decided to hold
the next flower carnival during the third
week in April. The floral parade, the
event of the festival, has been fixed for
April 19.
Toronto.
Club News.
The annual meeting of the Gar-
deners and Florists' Association was held
on December 19, President Thos. Manton
in the chair.
The secretary presented a very full and
able report, showing that although we
were not so numerically strong as last
year, there are still 90 members in good
standing.
The treasurer's report was also very
satisfactory. The chrysanthemum show
having for the first time been a financial
success, and the careful manipulation of
the Club's funds by the secretary and
treasurer, left a substantial balance in the
treasury, with no counter liabilities.
President Manton made a few remarks,
in the course of which he urged upon the
members to bring up all perplexing ques-
tions in their profession for discussion at
the meetings, and asked them to pull to-
gether in order to advance horticulture In
Canada to the front rank.
During the evening Secretary Ewing
was presented with a purse of S50 in recog-
nition of his valuable services to the Asso-
ciation. Mr, George Vair made the pres-
entation in a few appropriate and well
chosen words. Captain McMaster, one of
our honorary members, also presented the
secretary with a handsome French marble
clock and a bronze horse as a token of
esteem. Mr. Ewing was quite taken by
surprise, and disclaimed having done any
service deserving of such recognition : the
boys, however, thought differently.
The following were elected officers for
the ensuing year : President, Mr. A. Gil-
christ; first vice-president, W. Muston •
second vice-president, Mr. Reeves; secre-
tary, A. H. Ewing, le elected; treasurer,
H. Simmers. Mr. Carter was elected as-
sistant secretary after George Manton had
refused to stand again. The executive
committee is composed of Messrs. George
Vair, George Manton, S. B. Briggs C
Arnold, W. Hill, A. McPherson SSd C.
Tidy.
Some discussion took place on the annual
supper, and it was finally decided to hold
same early in February ; a committee was
appointed to attend to the matter.
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I do not know of any plant that is more
satisfactory than the bouvardia when well
cultivated; doubtless many more are
equally so, but I am certain none can sur-
pass them. For cut bloom o/,f f^R;■f™^,-
bouse plant they are grand. All throuEh
the Autumn and Winter one may rely
upon a .full crop of bloom, and they are
much less troubled with insect pests than
the maiority of plants, provided a little
care be taken, and will also grow well in a
temperate or even cool greenhouse.
As a guide to their culture I propose to
eive a brief outline ot the routine followed
by us for many years, and which has inva-
riably been successful. When the plants
show signs ot exhaustion in the Spring,
they arf gradually dried off until growth
is checked. By this time they can be
nlaced in a pit or frame for a six weeks
rest In the meantime a few of thein have
been repotted into light soil so as to induce
quick root action, placed into a stove, and
as soon as young growth commences prop-
agation begins. We use two distinct sys-
tems of increasing stock of desired kinds,
and I will briefly describe both.
Cuttings are removed from the stools as
soon as they are two inches long, inserted
in a sandy compost of leaf soil and loam,
plenty ot silver sand being placed on the
surface to avoid damping off. Ihe cut-
tings are now well sprinkled and stood n
a propagating case or under a cloche, ihe
ordinary treatment accorded to other soft-
wooded cuttings, such as heliotrope, petu-
nias, verbenas, etc., is all they need.
Root cuttings are made f ^JolJ°ws:
We shake away the soil, wash the ball ot
the plant, and then select healthy roots
about the thickness ot grocers' twme.
These are cut up into lengths of twoinches,
placed on the surface ot similar compost
to that used tor the cuttings, very slightly
covered with sand, watered and stood m
the case with the cuttings 1 hey will soon
throw up new growth, for the roots of
bouvardias are one mass of embryo eyes.
Both the wood and root cuttiugs are
potted off as soon as struck. It is best to
use a similar compost at tins first stage,
and to replace them in the case fur a tew
da vs until their new roots are at wort again.
Gradually inure them to a greenhouse tem-
perature, and shift on into larger sizes as
soonas thesmall pots aref allot roots. Atno
time should the young plants suffer from
drought, and an occasional syringe over-
head will help them. Look alter the Hrst
attacks of aphis, and kill them by either
syringing or fumigation The tips of the
tirst lew shoots should be removtd, but
after a base is secured I do not recommend
any more stopping. During July and
August they may be removed to deep pits
or frames, and gradually exposed to the
open air As Autumn approaches p ace
the lights over them at night. It is well at
this time to give plenty of water, and also
to sprinkle some about in the frame. A
splendid compost for the dual potting on is
one-third loam, and the same of leal soil
and well-decayed matter from a spent hot
bed A little coarse sand should be incor-
porated among the whole, and I do not
dress the compost too fine.
During the Summer and Autumn, they
will push up some .'■tout growths from the
bottom, especially those plants propagated
from root cuttings, a few of the eyes pre-
viously spoken ot generally breaking into
grand growth at this period. =>'^™<'
growers head these strong shoots, but 1 do
not advise the practice. They always pro
duce a few grand trusses at the top and
throw out flowering laterals almost their
whole length. Bv September they may be
taten into the greenhouse and will reinain
in bloom tor many months. Do not fear
to cut from them, because it growing
healthily, they will push into a succession
ot flowering wood. Weak liquid manure
and an occasional rise in the temperature,
will assist them very much at this stage
The following season, go through this
routine again ; but as you will now have
some old plants, I will devote a few closing
words to them. We have already noted
how to treat them to a rest of some few
weeks. When you have decided to repot
them, shake away all of the old soil you
can without using too rough measures
and repot them in the strongest compost i
have described. Place them in a warm
greenhouse temperature, syringe freely,
and they will soon break into healthy
growth This batch may also ao into a pit
or frame at the same time as the younger
plants, and will bloom a little in advance.
The younger plants, if well grown, will
produce the finest crop of late Spring
fiowers, therefore I would always propa-
gate a tew annually. After the second year
throw them away, unless one or two of any
particular kind are needed for propagation;
when you may utilize a tew ot the roots,
and also place the same plant into heat to
provide green cuttings. A thorough
drainage at; the bottom of the pots is one
of the chief things in successful cultivation GROWERS, PLEASE HOTE !
of the bouvardia. The colors are various, «■•"•• »
white, pink, salmon and red. There are
also double and single varieties. Scarlets :
President Cleveland, Blegans, Dazzler,
Hogarthii and Vulcan. Double: Hogar-
thii flore pleno. Two good pinks are
Priory Beauty and Mrs. R- Green. Whites:
Vreelandi, Candidissima and Purity.
Double : Alfred Neuner. President Gar-
field is an excellent double pink or salmon.
There are many more kinds, both of double
and singles, but I can confidently recom-
mend the above.— Gardening World.
We are now getting up a time saver
and money maker in the form of a
GROWERS' CONSIGNMENT
RECORD BOOK.
Kansas City, Mo.
The annual meeting of the Western As-
sociation of Wholesale Nurserymen was
held here on December 19. There was a
full attendance, twenty-two firms being
represented, embracing all the territory
west of the Mississippi except iexas,
Louisiana, Colorado and California.
Members reported the financial standing
of all the retail nurserymen with whom
they have had dealings. This is done tor
mutual protection and these reports are
considered much more reliable by the
nurserymen than those of Bradstreet and
Dun. The following resolution was adopted
by a unanimous vote : , j, n,
" Resolved, That the members of the
Western Association otWholesaleNursery-
men, whose memberhip represents firms
and individuals growing the greater share
ot the nursery stock west ot the Missis-
sippi River, do hereby enter our earnest
protest against the removal of any ot the
present dutie, upon foreign grown trees
and shrubs, believing as we do that the
American market should be reserved to be
supplied by trees and plants grown by
American labor employed at remunerative
wages. That the secretary of this Associa-
tion be requested to send the senators from
each state west of the Mississippi River, a
copy of these resolutions, and that he also
furnish each member of this association a
copy of these resolutions with the request
that each member forward the same to the
member ot congress of his district accom-
panied by such additional protests as may
be deemed best." , * j *„„
The following officers were elected tor
the ensuing year : President, H. T. Kel-
sey, St. Joseph; vice-president, ±1. n-
Blair, Kansas City, Mo.; secretary and
treasurer, U. B. Pearsall, Fort Scott, Kas.;
executive committee, G. J. Carpenter,
Fairbury, Neb,; D. S. Lake, Shenandoah,
la; J. H, Skinner, Topeka, Kas ; E. P.
Bernardin, Oklahoma City, O. T.; James
A. Bay les, Lee's Summit, Mo.
The next meeting will be held in this
city on the third Tuesday in June, 1894.
Chicago.
Christmas Trade.
The weather for some days before
Christmas was unusually mild and Spring
like and despite the hard times the streets
were crowded with Christmas shoppers and
their bundles.
Very little attempt was made by the
florists or other merchants in the way of
decoration. Prices on cut flowers, while
not up to last year, held up fairly vvell
until Saturday morning, when the shipping
trade being about over, they commenced
to drop until by Monday morning stock
could be bought for fairly low figures.
Beauty, violets and carnations were scarce
and held up well in price. Colored stock
was all cleaned out by Monday noon while
white stock was plentiful.
The trade as a whole turned out better
than might have been predicted earlier in
the week, and with some few exceptions
was very satisfactory. More stock was
sold than last year.
Holly was plentiful and sold well. There
was no scarcity of bouquet green, there
not being as much wreathing made up or
sold as in former years.
The trade on small palms and other
plants was also very satisfactory.
Chas. Nasldnd, of Ravenswood, has
been bringing in some very fine Daybreak
carnations.
Geo Klehm, ot ArUngton Heights, had
plenty of Pelican chrysanthemums and
though offered at a low price they did not
sell like last year.
Otto Hansen, of the Exchange, sold out
his carnations at good prices and early m
the day.
Callas and Harrisii were slow sale.
The commission men generally had a
Kood shipping trade. Stock in general
was of very fair quality. Smilax was very
plentiful and found slow sale.
Mr. CAKL Ckopp, ot Vaughan's seed
store, and Miss Florence Vaughan, sister
of J C. Vaughan, were married at the re-
sidence of Mr. Vaughan on Christmas
night. Best wishes to the happy couple.
and would be pleased to send samples
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we are receiving enable us to furnish
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THE MRSERY BOOK,
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A BKOONIA OTBIGBT LEiT OUTTISO.
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The book is absolutely devoid of theory and
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Chapter I— SsBdago.
Chapter II— Separation and Division.
Chapter 111— [.ayeragB.
Chapter IV— Cuttago.
Chapter V— Graftage. Including Graf line, Bnd-
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Chapter Vl-Nurser»Ll3l, which is the great
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iCEIl (MAPLE). Sapindncpoi.^ Stocks^
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gnLfiinir.
The Jiipaii
imporr '
j readily if seed;
ipe. rioaie
better pi
[nplys
Itural v....^-.-" ..--
,,..,.3 a'e obtained by
f native species are
native
1 also be
budded i
j-n.iiu.aG O....J are winter -worlted u
'■'<=<» A.?."'?;'.:»En;!'"™„lS%an'afs"'o „.
sind tne7 t-Tow eadilyfrom
iBs'ofbotii ripe and suit wood.
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ChrlstmaB Trade.
The hard times did not aCEeot the
cut 0ower and Christmas greens trade
very much, it at all, for the growers and
dealers all seem to be well satisfied with
the volume of business done : all concede
that the trade was much more satisfactory
than last season, as the stock was quoted
at such prices that a nice profit was real-
ized by the retailer and the ttower buying
people were pleased with the figures asked,
which were reasonable. The orders were,
perhaps, less but they were larger. The
people who usually buy a few fiowers were
absent, tosome extent, presumably because
they were afraid of high prices, but the loss
of their trade was more than made up by
those who would not be without fiowers at
the holidays. There is no doubt that the
growers were taught a lesson at their own
expense last Christmas, for this time they
were content to take a fair profit for their
stock and thereby made larger sales.
Christmas greens sold remarkably well,
especiallytrees and holly. The tree mar-
ket was not overloaded like lastseason, for
a great many were rather slow about
ordering in quantity, being afraid that
they might be stuck again, consequently
the supply was not equal to the demand,
and on Saturday evening, before dark, all
were sold. Belated buyers offered as high
as $5 for a tree, but at that figure none
could be procured. The result will likely
be, that next year the market will suffer
from a glut again.
Holly sold like hot cakes, and dozens of
oases more could have been disposed of.
The demand for holly has increased won-
derfully the last few years ; it has sold
quite profitably. Holly wreaths were of-
fered in the beginning of the week at 25
cents each, but on Saturday the most of
them brought fifty cents and all were sold.
Mistletoe was not in such great demand,
being too high priced for most people.
Laurel and pine wreathing sold at five
cents a yard but did not go as well as
other greens and a quantity vras unsold.
Cut Flowers.
The c;ut flower trade, as before
stated, was very good, soalso wasthe stock
handled ; and, from my own observation I
venture to say that everything salable was
disposed of at good prices, the most of the
orders being for loose cut flowers; very
few baskets were called for. Prices of
(lowers were as follows : Roses, such as
Niphetos, Perle. etc., per dozen, $2; Mer-
met. Bride, from $4 to $4.S0 ; Meteor, $5 and
$6; Beauty, from $18 to $30, according to
quality. In the markets prices were some-
what lower, ranging from $1.25 up per
dozen. Carnations ranged from To cents
to $i. Those sold at the last named price
were remarkably fine flowers and were
fnlly worth the price of a dozen roses. Lil-
liuru Harrisii sold at $3 per dozen blooms,
and seemed to be plentiful but they were
all disposed of. Valley and Romans
averaged about 75 cents per dozen. A few
chrysanthemum-! were to be seen, but they
were nothing extra and sold with mixed
flower-;. Violets, always favorite flower.s
at Christmas, were ia excellent supply and
sohl at a reasonable price, bringing from
$3 to $3 per hundred. A few other sorts,
such as cypripediums, poinsettias, a few
tulips and some flue mignonette were to be
The Stores.
Elliott & Ulam report trade bet-
ter than last year; they had a fine stock,
which was selected by Mr. Ulam in New
York. Among the lot were some grand
blooms of carnations as well as of roses
and other flowers. This firm also made a
pretty window display of blooming plants
of azaleas, cyclamen, etc., with an assort-
ment of fine cut flowers.
Patterson Bros, did a satisfactory
business as their order books showed, at
both stores. A fine lot of cypripediuni
were to be seen in their window, which
were very attractive.
At J. R. & A. Murdoch's the same
result — better than last year and a great
deal more satisfactory.
In Allegheny, LUDWIS & Riciiter and
W. C. Beckert were satisfleil, especially
the latter, with his wholesale trade in
Christmas greens, of which he sold a large
quantity.
In the Allegheny Market A. W. Smith,
J. Badek, Hartman Bros, and E. C. LuD-
WIG, besides a lot of smaller growers, all
did a nice business and sold everything at
fair prices.
E. C. LUDWIG made a very pretty display
on his two stands and ha<l them well
stocked with choice flowers and greens.
The weather on Saturday morning was
threatening, with a little rain, which soon
ceased and it was afterwards delightful.
Sunday wai- like a Spring day, more like
Easter than Christmas, with the promise of
a continuance of the same fair weather for
Christmas day. The thermometer ranged
between 50 and 60 degrees with plenty of
sunshine.
Taking it all in all 'twas a very satisfac-
tory Christmas trade, but what itwillbe
for a month to come is puzzling the boys,
for the prospects are not very rosy.
General News.
J. Richtee, of Ludwig & Richter,
and Lawrence, his brother, with J. R. &A.
Murdoch, have the sympathy of their
many friends in the loss of their mother,
who died a few days before Christmas at
the advanced age of 72 years.
J. H. Haerell & Co. opened up a new
florist store on Sixth st. and made a nice
display in their window at the opening
with a good assortment of orchids in bloom
and decorative plants. Mr. Harrell is also
a grower and produces some good roses and
valley.
The next Club meeting will be held in
January, when the nomination of officers
will take place for the year. A good at-
tendance is desired, as an interesting dis-
cussion will take place as to the future
prospects of the Club. E. C. Reineman.
Books Received.
Selection in Seed Growing ; W. Atlee
Burpee & Co., Philadelphia —With the
business acumen characteristic of this
large and well-known firm, they have com-
piled and put iu book form all
the essays and discussions treating
on seed growing and relative subjects
which were read before the World's Horti-
cultural Congress in Chicago in August
last, together with concise descriptions of
their vast seed farm at Fordhook and
City Warehouse in Philadelphia and other
important papers. We are pleased to
observe that the extracts from the vari-
ous essays on kindred subjects, also read
at that Congress, which appeared in our
special issue of September .30, find a place
in this valuable and interesting little work,
which should be iu the hands of every
lover of floriculture, horticulture and agri-
culture.
EVERY live florist should keep up with
the times, and the only way he can do
this is by being a reader of the Florists'
ExcHANSB. The subscription price is $1.00
a yeaT.
PALMS, DRACAENAS
And other deconitive plants at panic prices.
If you want good and cbeap plants send for my
New Autumn Wholesale Price List,
Then send in your oi-ders and get a bargain in
plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Pttlm Gardens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
GALIFORNIil PAMPAS PLUMES
AndOALLA I.ILY BTJl^BS. Surplus stocks
of Yellow lilobe and Flat Uanvers OKION
SEED, S.HIL.AX, C01S.«;A, Etc. Collpctors
of and Dealers in all kinds of Pacific Coast Seeds
Prltchardiai Flicenix and other PALIVI Seeds
InlarEeorsiuainotaatlowrates. AUSTRAL,! AN
and JAPANESE Seeds of all kinds, collected by
our o-wn agents and supplied fresh as soon as re-
ceived. Write for quotations to Seed Dept., )
GEEMAIIf FRUIT CO., Los Angeles, Cal.
FARLB7ENSE.
We offer fine fronds of this Queen of
Ferns, at $10.00 per 100. Plants
from 50 cts. to $5.00.
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems. 7 ft $10 00
10 •• 1 ■• 7 ■■ 8 00
s ■■ e*' 5 00
6 " 3 plants, i ■• 3 60
6 " 3 " 3 " 2 00
LlTlNIJk BORBONICA.
8 in. pots, 4 ft ti 00
7 " 3i" 3 00
6 " 3 •' 2 00
i " H" 0 36
Phoonix RecMnafa. 7 in. pots, SJ ft 3 00
Asparagus Plumosus. 5 iu. buslies 0 60
4 ■• 0 2S
Pandanus VeKchll, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 00
" 7 •• 3 " 2 60
6 " H" 1 OU
Adlantum Cunealum, 8 in. pots, IJ hiRh by
2 ft. diameter 2 50
Cut Adianf urn Cuneatum, fine fronds, $1.00 a 100
Cut Asparagus Plumosus, 8 ft. strings. 60 cts.,
76 cts. and $1.00
AH measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
THESE ARE NOT BABIES!
MY SABAL PALMETTO LEAVES are
from ^ to 3 ft. in width and lenf-th ; stpnis
3 to itt.; they weigh from 2 1o 31b B. each.
Price, packed in caaes, f.o.b. here $2.5ti ppr
lOU; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with ordf-r.
Write for piice list of other decorative goods.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
KEEP YOUR ^ ON US
DECORATIYE GOODS.
BOUQUET GREEN constiintlv on hand.
Speciiil low rates on ail BULBS still in stock to
clean out. Get our estimate on your wants.
GOOD STOCK AT PAIR PRICES.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake St, Chicago, III.
24 FINE PALMS for $|0.00
HEW WRTTING MEWTIOW THE
8 EXCHANGE
ATTENTION.
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
In great variety. Prices very low.
Send for list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apitly to
JAMES H. DEI«;HAM,
LOS ANGiei,ES, CAL.
They Are Scarce.
COCOS WEDDELIANA,
3 INCH POTS, $3.00 PfcR DOZEN
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS, - - . HID.
SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, Rose Hill Nursery,
FIRST— With DBCORATIVE PLANTS of all kind.
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.50-$2.00 a pair
THIRD— W^ith CUT ORCHID BLOOMS.
FOURTH— With fresh DRACSINA CANES.
<4C>9 5tlx J^-\r^»9 ivr^-w- 'X'orlx..
EVERGREEN
CUT FERNS
Especially for Florists' Use.
$1.25 per Thousand Ferns.
FANCY. DAGGER.
IN liOTSof 5,000 and UPWARDS, SI per 1,000. Ferns furniahnd tho ™.r
rouud. Special attention given to supplying tlie wholes" e trade. *''"""'«° ""^ y^"'
'**'„^R.''^J'' 9'^'^^''' &"■ Holiday Trade, $2.00 per barrel (thirty pounds) orteoo
perTiundred pounds. Special reduction in express rates. pouuusj, or lo.uo
SPHAGNUM IWOSS a specia'ty. Long, clean fibre urv or erenn sinn no,. >,o,.,.ai »,. «i^ ,.
M.00. Write for terms on lar.e lots. Terms cash or goJds will be ?ent C? (?. B.
L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.
City Stand durinf; the Holidays: 47tli St. and I.exington Ave., NEW YORK.
Now that you have disposed of your holiday stock and have some
room in your houses, vi^hy not fill part of it with young Ferns. You are
certain to have a demand for filling jardinieres from now until May
and young plants in a^-inchpots, such as we offer, procured now and
potted up into three-inch pots will make suitable plants for this work
in a very few weeks, and in this shape make but little bulk, hence
small express charges, and will be ready in the best possible condition
just when needed.
We are the largest growers of Ferns in the world, and can supply
you with exactly what you require.
Shipments of this class of stock with our improved mode of packing
can be made in almost any kind of weather. We offer :
Adiantum aiieitense,
" Bellum,
" Concinnum,
" Decoi'um,
" Elegans,
" Grracillinum,
" Pubescens,
Cyrtomium Falcatum,
Davallla Stricta,
Dicksonia Antartica,
Lastrea Artistata Var.
*' Opaca,
Loniaria Ciliata,
Nephrodiiim llii-tipes,
IVeplirolepis Exaltata
Onychium Japoiiiciim,
PoIypodiuiT) Aiireum,
Polystichum Coi-laceiim,
Pteris Adianotldes,
" Argyrjea,
" Altoo-Llneata,
" Magnifica,
" Leptophylla,
" Ouvardii,
" Palmata,
" Rubra Venia,
" Serrulata,
" " Cristata,
" Tremula,
" Sieboldii,
Didymochlsena Truncatula.
HENRY A. DR^^ Philadelphia, Pa.
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Jersey City, page 55, was inserted in last
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and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, $15 ; Mer
met and Bride, $10 ; Perle, $6 : bouvardia
30c a bunch, violets, $1.50 to $3.00 per 100.
New York.
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The following staff of writers are regu
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
P Welch S Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
B. C. KKINEMAN..39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pu.
B. A. SElDEWiTZ Annapolis, Mel.
G. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgah Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Dunlop Toronto, Ont.
Jos. BENNETT Montreal, Quc.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N.T.
JOBN G. ESLER Saddle River, N. J .
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HoNAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. LiTTLEjOHN Chatham, N.J.
A. Klokneb Milwaukee, wis.
Eugene H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
J AS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Ciil.
Walter Mott Travelinjr Representative.
Frank Huntsman. 37 W. 4th St., Cincinnati. O.
F. J. MiCHELL lOlSMarketSt., Phila., Pa.
David Kust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
T. P. Keenan Chicago, III.
'Iliese gentlemen i
The Market.
The advent of Christmas tempor-
arily lifted the dark cloud which has for
months hung like a funeral pall over the
cut flower trade, and the amount of busi-
ness done far exceeded the most sanguine
expectations. Yet while that is the case
it is generally admitted that the standard
of previous years was not reached. More
flowers certainly were disposed of which
circumstance may be ascribed to the popu-
lar figures asked. No fancy prices were
realized. The gloomy prospect which we
have in previous weeks recorded was veri-
fied until the latest moment Bayers con-
tinued their " hand to mouth " policy up
to Sunday evening about ten o'clock when
the telephone began to be called into requi-
sition, and a general activity was appre-
ciable in the commission houses. This was
continued until well on in Monday. The
wholesale men have had many disadvan-
tages to contend against this year, not the
least o£ which has been the receipt of large
quantities of material of Inferior quality.
It was impossible for them to foresee
when things would begin to take a turn,
and to hold over stock for three days and
make provision for an outlet for same was
no easy task. Excepting for first class
flowers the usual figures prevailed. The
best selling sort was American Beauty, as
much as $1.25 each being obtained for high
grade stock. The supply of this variety
Contents.
Books received
BOUVAliniAS AND THEIItCULTtUtB .
Catalogues received
CHANGES IN Business
CORRESPONDENCE ;
Worms DestroyinRR'^ae Bushes
Cultural Department
Propagating Rosea
Cut Flower Prices
Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club
Foreign Notes
JODGiNG Chrysanthemums . . . . l!)
Question Box .
Violet Culture 6S
Report oe secretary op aguicultcre . 71
SOBRALIA VIOLACEA AND OTHEU ORCHIUS AT
Home C(i
Trade notes i
WuahlDKton 67
Buffalo. CbicaKo 6d
Santa Barbara, Cal., Toronto . . . .69
LhicaKO, Kansas City, Mo 70
Plltaours 71
Brooklyn, Montreal. New Tort ... 72
Baltimore. Boaton, Clifton, N. J. Cypresa
Hills, N. Y., Fhllaaelphla, Sjrauuae, N. v.,
Worcester, Mass 7.1
Alhany, N. T 71
Manclieater, N. H 7 >
St. Louis 77
Belleville. N. J., Hudson, N. y., Newburg.
N. y., Trenton, N. J 78
ran short and the other hybrids presently
coming in stood in good stead. Magna
brought from 50 cents to 60 cents ; Cusin
Watteville, Bride and Mermet sold at $6 to
$15 pi-r 100 according to quality ; Meteor,
$35 ; Testout, $20 to $25 ; La France, $8 to
$15 ; Bridesmaid, $8 to $15 ; callas sold at
from $5 to $10. Adiantum dropped a little
owing to the quantity sent in, the price
ranged from 50 to 75 cents ; mignonette
was in abundance, large sorts sold at from
$6 to $10 per 100; small, 10 to 25 cents per
bunch. Violets were plentiful and went
fairly well at from 75 cents to .$2.50 per 100,
the average being $1.75. Carnations were
also very plentiful and many of them of
exceedingly poor quality ; no advance on
prices was asked ; the growers who
have been receiving the top-notch figures
for their flowers being satisfied to allow
these to hold for Christmas. Bouton d'or,
a new yellow, sold well. There was scarcely
any demand for white varieties the call
being more for red and pink. This fact
was also noticeable in the rose class,
Niphetos being a drug. White stock does
does not sell at Christmas. Roman
hyacinths and smilax dragged heavily ;
ten cents a string was the ruling price of
the latter.
Since Christmas Day the cut flower trade
has assumed its wonted condition. Good
American Beauty can now be had at 75c.,
but they do not go readily. It would
seem that the very high figure obtained for
this rose on the holiday has had an after
depressing effect on its sale. The hopes
for New Year's have received a certain
buoyancy from the turn business took at
Christmas. There is one thing in its favor,
stock will be of better quality, the time
intervening between the two holidays will
not allow of much holding back. It is not
likely that prices for New Year's will be as
high as at Christmas. There is every evi-
dence of a plentiful supply of flowers,
owing to mild weather.
Business was brisk at the Cut Flower Ex-
change on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
mornings and the best stock went off at
good prices.
On Thursday when we called, prices
were ; lily of the valley, $3 ; Roman hya-
cinths, $1 to $3 ; paper white narcissus, $2 ;
tulips, $3 ; Lilium Harrisii, $10 ; Testout ■ ot poinsettias,
Retail Trade.
In spite of the gloomy anticipations
of our friends and, perhaps, to acertain ex-
tent in consequence of these anticipations,
the Christmas trade was fairly good this
year, and for once the florists' faces were
wreathed in smiles, all they had left to
wreath them in, holly, green roping, mistle-
toe, cut flowers and plants all sold rapidly,
and many florists regretted they had not
bought more liberally.
Flowers of good quality were in fair sup-
ply at moderate prices, and toward the end
of Christmas day very poor stock only was
to be seen on the counters.
The idea of leaving the churches undecor-
ated did no injury to the sale of evergreens.
A great deal more holly and mistletoe
have this year been used by retailers in
decoration both as center- pieces and trim-
ming material. All flowering plants of good
quality available at this season sold very
well. , , ,
A goodly number of orders have been
received for next month, and it is believed
that the bottom rung of depression's ladder
has been reached.
The following from Garden and Forest,
will give a very good idea as to how the
Christmas tree and green trade turned out.
"The venture of unusually large ship-
ments of Christmas trees in a season of ex-
ceptionally hard times was disastrous to
not a few of the thirty large dealers who
cut and send trees to this city from Maine,
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, the Berk-
shire hills, and some regions in the Adiron-
dacks. While the wholesale price of a
bundle of trees last year was a dollar to a
dollar and twenty-flve cents, the best prices
this season were only a quarter of that
amount, and many wagon loads were dis-
posed of at flfty cents to a dollar a load.
Thousands of trees remained unsold and
had to be carted away at considerable ex-
pense to the dealers, some of whom lost a
thousand dollars in cash outlay. The
work of cutting begins in October, and
trees in open lots are selected as more
stocky and symmetrical than those in
woodlands. These are then sized, the
branches closely wrapped with twine to
economize space, and tied in bundles of
from one to eight trees, according to size.
During the last week ot November and the
first week in December, they are shipped,
and as many as one hundred and forty car
loads, say four hundred thousand trees,
were offered at wholesale in New York and
near-by cities during the fortnight before
Christmas.
"The balsam flr is the most popular tree
here, its leaves persisting longer than those
of the black spruce, which is the tree most
frequently seen in the Philadelphia and
Newark markets. Hemlock, owing to the
flexible and drooping quality of its branch-
lets, is not salable as a Christmas tree, but
large quantities of the twigs are used in
the manufactureof socalled'fancygreen,'
comprising stars, wreaths and other de-
signs. Besides hemlock, the leaves of
holly, boxwood and kalmia, ground pine
and other club mosses, mosses from tree
trunks, the fruits ot juniper, black alder,
bitter-sweet and holly, which are unusu-
ally scarce this year, dried grasses and
various so called everlastings, are made
into 'rope' and set figures. Most of this
manufactured green continues to come
from Monmouth county, although the
lycopodium and raw material generally
has been brought, since its extermination
in that part ot New Jersey, from New Eng-
land and the Adirondacks. This year rop-
ing was sold as low as a dollar a hundred
yards at wholesale, although when made
of kalmia leaves it was much more expen-
sive. Stars could be bought for a dollar a
dozen on the steamer which brings these
supplies daily from Keyport, New Jersey,
and wreaths and triangles were forty and
fltty cents a dozen. It is a noteworthy
fact that the small pieces, as wreaths, sold
better than they did last year, which seems
to show an increase in the amount of
cheaper decoration, while the roping,
which is only used in churches and other
large places, sold, as the trees did, at ruin-
ous prices."
Chatterton Bros., cor. 5th ave. and 42nd
St., decorated the Hotel Meurice and had a
very good trade in palms and cut flowers.
George M. Stumpp, 613 Madison ave.,
had an unusually good cut flower trade and
several dinners to decorate, also a large re-
ception at E. 63d St. at which pink roses,
lilies, orchids and asparagus were used.
The plant trade was very good, too.
McCoNNELL & Geimshaw, 620 Madison
ave., had a grand decoration at the Riding
Club, 58th St., and several family dinner
decorations. On the 2Sth they had a din-
ner of 18 covers on 5th ave. The center
piece was of maidenhair fern with a border
Emil Le Moult, 436 4th ave.. did very
well with all his stock, particularly in the
line of evergreens, roping, wreaths, em-
blems, etc.
SlEBREOHT & WADLET, 409 5th ave., were
full of orders, and sold a much larger
quantity of plants and flowers than they
hoped to. This firm are receiving from
their nurseries in Trinidad some enormous
fronds of Cycas revoluta and C. circinalis
for funeral work.
H BATTLES, of Philadelphia, visited the
Cut Flower Exchange on Thursday last.
Theodore J. Lang, formerly with Thos.
E Carr, on 6th ave. and 34th St., has
started in business at 38th st. and 6th ave.
John N. Mat, ot Summit, N. J., has
been conflned to his room for the past two
weeks, suffering from a rather serious at-
tack ot the grip and pneumonia combined.
We hope for his speedy restoratitn to
health.
George Walters, an alleged private de-
tective, who wished to obtain from Thor-
ley the address of a lady to whom a basket
of flowers had been sent, and on being re-
fused became abusive, was held for exami-
nation in the Jefferson Market Court for
assaulting the special officer who was
called in to eject him.
Brooklyn.
Trade was unusually good during' the
Christmas holidays and many florists were
kept until late on Monday evening in de-
livering orders. The demand for palms and
other plants was very large and the conser-
vatories of many of the leading houses
looked very bare on Tuesday.
There was a fair amount ot church decor-
ation but nothing more than usual on
similar occasions.
J Austin Shaw, 926 Fulton st. , decorated
the Tabernacle, St. Bartholomew's, St.
Luke's and several other churches. He also
decorated the Regent Hotel, and didahigh-
ly satisfactory cut flower and plant busi-
ness. He sold out all his Christmas trees
early on Saturday.
Weir & Son, Fulton st., state this was
the only Christmas they ever made any
money. They disposed of numerous trees
and large quantities ot greenery, also ot
cyclamen, daisies, azaleas, small palms,
araucarias and a few orchids.
J. V.Phillips also reports good business.
He has several orders booked for next
month, among them the decoration for the
Ipbatonga Ball, the society ball ot Brook-
The mild weather was favorable to ceme-
tery decoration, and the florists in their
vicinity were kept very busy.
Montreal.
There was undoubtedly more business
here this Christmas than last; from reports
to hand the increase ranges from 10 to 25
per cent, better. This must be considered
very satisfactory, for the general cry is
"very dull"— nothing doing in all lines of
business.
The sale of loose fiowers was very good,
scarcely any call being made for made-up
pieces. Carnations were probably more in
demand than any other fiower, and the
supply soon ran out. Roses were in good
supply and of fair quality, but there is no
doubt that the price was too high. I think
before long we will be made to feel this.
People won't pay 20 or 25 cents foi a rose,
and only a poor one at that. Of course, if
one could only get every rose A No. 1 there
would not be any trouble, but in a lot of
one or two hundred roses fully one-halt are
sure to be only second-class. I sold roses
this Christmas for 10 cents for which I
had to pay 15 cents ! Where is the profit ?
Romans seemed to be the only thing in
over-supply.
Plants sold well, particularly small
palms, rubbers, azaleas, terns and Roman
hyacinths in low pans ; in fact, everything
decent went. In novelties there were lilacs
and Harrisii, tulips and freesias.
Christmas Day's trade was no doubt
spoiled by the weather, as it rained nearly
all day, and frost coming afterward made
the streets almost impassable. Prices, so
far as I can learn, were something as fol-
lows : Mermet, Bride, Wootton, Meteor,
Bridesmaid, $2,50 to $3.50 per dozen; Perle,
Sunset, Hoste, Cusin, $1.50 to $2,50 per
dozen ; no demand for Gontier or small
teas. Carnations, $1 per dozen for the best,
such as Daybreak and Harrison, down to
50c. for small kinds. Romans, slow, 50c.
and 60c, ; narcissus, 50c. to 75c. ; smilax,
25c,, not much in demand; chrysanthe-
mums, 50c. to $3 per dozen; violets, 75c. and
$1 per bunch ; mignonette, 50c. to $1 per
dozen.
Weather was mild, and so we had less
trouble than usual in delivering the goods.
Can't say anything about New Year's,
though judging by Christmas trade it
ought to be as good as last year.
B.
The^ Florist's Exchange.
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Philadelphia.
Chrifitmas Trade.
A feeling of satisfaction prevails
among the trade regarding the Christmas
business. Most of the stores were certainly
agreeably surprised, as it was all practi"
cally done during the last two days, while
in previous years many orders were booked
early in the week, thus giving more oppor"
tunity to prepare. The mild weather ere'
ated an excellent trade for those florists
situated near the cemeteries, and some of
them had to come down-town for an extra
supply of wreaths and crosses, while they
also nearly all sold out all the cut bloom
on hand. Especially was this the case with
Westcott Bros, and Philip Alburger, of
Laurel Hill, and Julius Koehler, of Frank-
ford.
Prices went up very favorably, but they
did not reach the limit of previous years.
American Beauty and American Belle
brought $7.50 per dozen; La France and
Meteor, $30 per 100; Mermet and Bride, $15;
Kaiserin, $15 to $18 ; Perle, $10 ; Niphetcs
and Gontier, $8 ; Hybrids, of which the
supply was limited, went at 75e. and $1
each ; carnations, $4 ; Edna Craig, $6 ; for
Helen Keller $8 was asked; valley brought
$6 ; this was plentiful and of good quality.
Roman hyacinths were very plentiful, and
only $4 could be got. Some growers bought
their bulbs late and will, I think, make
most out of them, so many try for early
ones. Paper-white narcissus brought $6
per 100, and callas $2 per dozen. There
were some very nice white chrysanthe-
mums in from W. Atkinson & Son which
brought $6; single violets went at Be;
double ones, $2 per 100 ; these latter are
very scarce this week. Orchid flowers
were in good demand.
H. Geaham & Son did a very good
Christmas business, especially in plants.
Growers.
W. JAMISON & Bbo. are doing
nicely on Thorpe's Lane. They are grow-
ing mostly roses and carnations ; of these
latter one bench of Edna Craig was very
good. They are very successful with bulbs;
their L. Harrisii being very fine.
David Bearns is doing a nice quiet
business. His Perle, Bride and Mermet
are doing nicely. One house ofsmilax was
also very good. Carnations are doing well;
Wilder and McGowan are the principal
varieties grown.
Dennison Bkos. have been cutting some
very fine La Prance, of which they have
three houses. A house of Perle was very
good. The house of Bennett, for which
rose they are noted, was out of crop but
looks very promising. This firm used to
grow pot hybrids very extensively, but
this year their stock is not so large. They
have lately greatly improved their water
supply by raising the tank and putting in
new pumping gear.
The Herendken Manupactueing Com-
pany, of Geneva, N. Y., have opened a
branch office" in this city at 1020 Betz
Building, with Mr. E. K. Barr as manager.
Mr. Barr will look after the firm's in-
terests for this neighborhood, furnishing
estimates and other desired information.
DAVID Rust.
Cypress Hills, N. Y.
The fine weather of Sunday and Monday
brought crowds to visit the cemetery and
a very good trade was done.
Chas. Brtson, Crescent ave., had numer-
ous orders for decorating graves with flow-
ers and evergreens. His sales of cut flowers
were unpreeedentedly large.
Among the orders he received was a
rather strange one. It came from a lady in
Cuba who has two little boys Ijuried in the
cemetery and was duly filled by Mr. Bryson.
With the order came two long silk stock-
ings which Bryson filled with violets and
hung on the catafalque beneath which the
little ones are sleeping.
Syracuse, N. Y.
All the florists seem to be well satisfied
with the Christmas trade, the general ex-
pression is, that it was much better than
they expected. Flowers of all kinds were
sold out clean and at fair prices, and more
could have been sold if obtainable.
A large quantity of holly and other
greens was also used.
P. R. QCINLAN & Co. are growing a nice
lot of Beauty and Meteor, as well as the
general list of roses, and all looked well,
they are planting Asparagus plumosus ex-
tensively ; It is making a line growth. They
have also rebuilt one range of five houses,
making a great improvement.
L. E. Marquisee's place and stock is,
as usual, in fine shape. He had a lot of
Harrisii, cyclamen, poinsettia, begonia,
azaleas, etc., in good shape for Christmas,
besides a nice assortment of out flowers.
He has built a house about 10x60 for violets,
which he Is growing in pots.
Bell, Grassl & Jones have dissolved
partnership, and the property is again in
the hands of Mrs. M. J. Hayden, who will for
the present carry on the business, with
Gus. Grassl as foreman. They are heating
the establishment of about a thousand feet
of glass with a boiler of Grassl's manufac-
ture, and it works well. They burn coke,
for which they need a larger lire box than
for coal.
P. H. Ebeelino at the Perry seed store
reporj^s trade as fully up to last year.
Clifton, N. J,
One of the largest growers of this section
where, as is well known, the American
Beauty rose is exclusively raised, speaks in
a way not at all encouraging of the future
of this variety here. This gentleman, who
has hitherto been noted for the great suc-
cess he ha^ had for several years previous,
says that for the past two years he has
seen a great deterioration in number and
quality. He has extensive grounds around
his place whence to draw soil, and last year
he threw out his entire stock of plants and
purchased new ones from various parts of
the country. The result showed no im-
provement. Can any of our readers sug-
gest a remedy ?
Anothergrower, whose American Beauty
are rather backward, says that he finds a
large number of sucker shoots which he
does not think much of as they do not
make as fine a fiower as a short jointed
cane from second growth. As regards
price, he thinks it is altogether too low at
this season of the year. It takes three
months to produce a good flower.
Boston.
Christmas Trade.
A review of the past week demonstrates
the fact that it was an exceptional one in
more than one respect, but a highly satis-
factory one in all. Up to within three days
of Christmas a gioomier'outlook was never
experienced before a holiday in this city.
With no advance order of any magnitude,
or even the prospect of any, and a market
over-stocked almost to the limit with the
best variety of cut flowers ever seen in this
city at Christinas, there is little wonder
that anxious faces were the order of the
day.
By Thursday night wholesale and com-
mission firms were fairly stocked without
making any perceptible difference in the
over-stocked market, but enough to ease
the strain. The greater part of this first
cutting was shipped to Western points.
Friday and Saturday brought a perfect
deluge of orders, and until Christmas
morning the battle raged unceasingly, and
was only stopped when too late to fill or-
ders on time. The week was exceptional
in the fact that very few orders were
booked until the time for shipping was al-
most at hand, which contrasted strongly
with previous years, when orSers were re-
ceived and booked ten days to two weeks
in advance. It was also exceptional in the
immense quantity of stock to be disposed
of, which even the rush of the last days did
not exhaust.
Again, it was exceptional in the fact that
the weather was perfect and favorable to
transportation, else the receipts would
have been at least 25 per cent. less.
That it was satisfactory is proven by the
estimate that, although the prices received
were considerably less than last year, the
totals will compare favorably, and last
year was a banner year for Christmas
trade.
What Wholesalers Say.
The wholesale and commission
firms, although badly handicapped by the
unusual bunching of orders, fared ex-
tremely well and managed to keep ahead of
the rush, although their several systems of
receiving and snipping cut flowers was
taxed to the limit.
Welch Bros.' store, on Beacon st., was
an indescribable mass of cut blooms, and
although very few minutes elapsed between
arrival and departure the mere changing
from one box to another completely tilled
the store.
Geo. H. Sutherland had all he could
attend to, as everything about his store on
Bromtield st. gave evidence'of .
N. P. McCarthy was also well satisfied
with his Christmas trade. He shipped
more carnations this year than ever before.
Geo. Mullen was kept very busy
through the several days.
The market.
The reaction has come and the
market is dull, with plenty of stock but
four to six cents ; Perle, Hoste, Watte- !
ville and Wootton three to five cents; I
Niphetos and Gontier, three to four cents ; '
American Beauty, twenty to fifty cents ■ I
carnations, $1.50 to $2 per 100; violets,
$1 to Jl 50 ; hyacinths, $1 to $2 ; callas and
Harrisii, $15 to $20; valley, $i ; smilax, $10
to $12; mignonette, $3 to $5; bouvardia, $2
to $3 : adiantums, $1.
Mrs. Edward Murray, of Brighton,
died on December 27, at the city hospital.
Several surprises are in store for the
members of the Gardeners and Florists'
Club at the next meeting and an interest-
ing session is promised.
The many friends of J. FRANK Curtis
gave him a cordial welcome on his return
from . Where is this ? P. W.
Baltimore.
Christmas Trade.
On Saturday business pro.spects
looked gloomy ; it was a Spring like day,
just such weather as kills the store trade,
and the markets had everything i heir own
way. People flocked there thinking they
could buy so much cheaper from the mar-
'"" These gentlemen sold a little.
ket
in some cases very much, cheaper than the
dealers, and had the benefit of many buy-
ers. The storekeepers who have a class of
customers who do not patronize the mar-
ket were not affected by the competition in
that direction ; but there are lots of stores
patronized by the general public, and these
naturally were affected by the cheapness of
the flowers in the market. On Christmas
Day the market was closed, and the mar-
ket men having sold their product the
stores had a chance ; their stock was sold
out so clean that it was impossible to get a
rose after ten o'clock at any price. On
Monday night everybody was happy, and
all acknowledge that the hard times did
not have any effect on the sale, only that
the public fought against high prices.
There was an increased demand for
plants, especially blooming and berried
kinds. Araucarias sold well, as also did
palms. There was an unusual demand for
jardinieres. Roses and carnations sold
well ; Romans were a glut. All the grow-
ers kept back their violets two weeks be-
fore Christmas, thinking it a grand chance
to realize $2 per 100 at that time. Many,
however, were disappointed. The long
warm spell produced violets by the thou-
sands and tens of thousands; the dealers
having had to pay a high flgure, asked a
corresponding increase in price for them,
and as the public refused to pay $4 per 100
they were kept on hand with the result
that there was a glut of violets at Christ-
mas. This, I believe, is the first time a
glut of violets has occurred in Baltimore
at Christmas time. On Christmas Day
the price had fallen to $1 per hundred at
the Kxchange, and a good many sold at 75
cents outside. The retail price fell in pro-
portion ; then the public had their way,
and the little blue (lower sold. High
that is, fancy — prices at Christmas are
losing their hold in Baltimore. There are,
however, exceptions, where high quality is
combined with high prices.
Sundries.
Robert Halliday is dangerously ill
Northern growers sorely disappointed
lots of the dealers.
Carnations were very popular, but why
do they go
to sleep so
easily "
Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club.
This jovial association, composed of the
principal growers of Flatbush, held their
annual Prize Bowling Contest on Thursday
evening, Dec. 28, at Bantel's Hotel, Flat-
bush. The affair was most agreeable and
well managed from start to finish, and
was voted a huge success by all present.
The prizes were awarded in the order of
the scores, and much merriment was cre-
ated as one by one the contents of the vari-
ous packages— some of which had wrapper
after wrapper, to the number of a score
around them— were opened up for the in-
spection of the beholders.
Here is a list of the contents of the mys-
tic bundles, which were spread on a long
table and picked out bythe bowlers in the
following order: A. Zeller, a piece of Bohe-
mian glass for cut flowers ; T. Roehrs, an
elegant meerschaum pipe; Gus. Bergmann,
a box of Perfectos ; P. Riley, rubber hose ;
E. Dailledouze, a combination of domestic
economy; H. Kretschmar, Christie bread
knife; H. Dailledouze, a Frankfurter, a
knife inclosed in a paper tube, and halt a
pound of fromnge rte Brie ; D. Y. Mellis, a
meerschaum cigar-holder; J. V. Phillips a
very handsome wine set ; J. Austin Shaw,
patent match-box and cigar-lighter; J.
Kretschmar, carved briarwood pipe • Geo
E. Bennett, an ink stand ; E. Zeller, a her-
ring, five potatoes and a pack of playing
cards ; A. T. De La Mare, face powder and
two packs of cards; J. Keller, a cigar ca.se,
filled; C. Zeller, a mechanical toy horse
and driver ; G. Heidmiller, suspenders an<l
tie; Paul Dailledouze, a meerschaum pipe.
After the distribution an adjournment
was made, and tbe bowlers and their in-
vited guests sat down to an enjoyable sup-
per. At midnight, as became good citi-
zens, the party dispersed, all expressing
themselves as delighted with the evening's
entertainment.
Catalogues Received.
David B. Woodbury, Paris, Me.— Trade
List of Pansy Seeds for 1894.
Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.
—List of Stock Plants of Chrysanthe-
mums.
F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kas
—Illustrated Price List and Descriptive
Catalogue, with a beautiful cover illustra-
tion of their special Sweet Pea collection.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aeeratuin— PapeSO. col. 4.
Allenianthera— Pagef
Aspnrnsils-Title Pat'e
I, col. i.
-. . P.<7. col. .3.4.
I p. G9. col. 3, 4: p. 78, col. 2.
col. 2; p. 70, col. 1, 4
p. 77. col. 1, 3, 4.
etc.— Page 1
Patfe 67, col. 2, 3, 4; p.
K. .„,w..;, p, 60, — " "
3,4; p. 80, col. 4.
Cineraria— Page
■ 4; p.
9, col. 2, 3, 4;
4; p. 77, col.
I, col. 4; p. 80, col, 1.
I 71.
A. D. Peeey and wife have gone South, very little business. " Mermet, Bride,
to spend the Winter. J. S. H. Bridesmaid, Albany and La France bring
Worcester, Mass.
The following is the programme for the
Winter meetiogs of the Worcester County
Horticultural yociety, arranged by a com-
mittee consir-ting of O. B. Hadwen, James
Draper and Fred A. Blake :
Jan. 11— Opening address by the presi-
dent, Hon. Henry L. Parker.
Jan. 18 — Sweet peas and other flowers,
by Rev. W. T. Hutchins, Indian Orchard,
Mass.
Jan. 35~Causes of and remedies for the
non-uniform bearing of fruit trees in suc-
cessive years, President Homer T. Fuller,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
Feb. 1— Small fruits, Geo. Cruikshanks,
Lunenburg. Mass.
Feb. 8— Bulbs and tubers, Robert Farqu-
har, Boston, Mass.
Feb. 15— Parks at home and abroad, E. I.
CoTuins, Worcester, Mass,
Feb. 23— My visit to Japan ; its chrysan-
themums and other flowers, Jas. Comley,
Lexington, Mass,
March 1 — Reminiscences of land and sea,
Mrs. A. E. Henderson, Worcester, Mass.
March 8 — Methods of judging fruits,
flowers and vegetables ; illustrated by
specimens. By Judges James Draper, W.
H. Jonson and Charles Greenwood.
March 15— Discussion of orchard fruits.
Opened by O. B. Hadweu, Woictster,
Mass.
March 22— Evening- Reunion and social.
Cycln
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4; p. 74. .
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p. 77, col. 1,3. i.
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Uoodis-Trtie page; p. 71, col. 2,
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4; p. 76, col, 1, 2, 3
Flower Cot
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p. 77, col. 1; p 8C — ' ' " " ■
Vases— PaKC '
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Iff Toole— Page 79, col. 1.
houses, etc., (tor sale c
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i»rclii.iM— Title page; p. 71, col. 3,4.
l-aney^ P^^^ 69 col. 3. 4; p. 78, col. 2.
Petunias— Page 06, col. 1, 2,
Pliotoirrnplis-PaKe75. col. 3,
Plant lletl Cloth-Page
PriHii'o^es— Page 76, col, 3, 4.
lie. nsevatovs- Page 75, col. 2, 3.
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p. 78. col. 1. 2.
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p. 71. col. 2.
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74
The Klorisx's Exchange.
IIFnBCIIAC Mammoth plants in perfect
VERBtNASi condition, S2.00 per 100.
Kootca cuttings S6.00 per 1000; warranted to give
satisfaction; delivered free for December only.
W. E. 'Woodruff, Florist, VTestfield, N. J.
SPECIAL • OFF ER
TO THE TRADE.
New Hardy White Pink "HER MAJESTY,"
$1.20 per doz.; S8.00 per 100.
VERBENAS, choicest varieties, colors separate,
rooted cutt1uBs,*1.00 per 100.
PANSIES, Giant Fancy Strain, 75 cents per
100 by mail ; $.5.00 per 1000 by express.
C. EISELE & CO.,
lltli and Jefferson Sts., Pliiladelpliia, fi-
WHEN WRITIfgC MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
C L- B 7V^ K X I S
Large Flowering, In Variety,
Strong blooming plants, double and single,
home grown. Plenty of Jackmanii ana Henryi.
Send^for list. $3.00 per doz.; J20.00 per 100.
Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens, blooming
bulbs, $8.00 per 100. „,„«„!-„
Double Daisies, Double White SnowflaKe,
Double Bed Longfellow, $1.00 per 100.
F. A. EALI/ER, Bloomington. Ill-
WHEW WRITING MEMTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH INGE
f"OJEC. ^.A^X^XS-
O.K. plants of
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM
in full bloom for Christmas and New Year,
in 4 and 6 inch pots. Also cut flowers of
Roses, Pinks, Valleys, Romans, Nar-
cissus, etc. Prices on application.
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. T.
WHEN WBITIHC MttTTlON THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWSF
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Pine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received f i qm
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. E.\pres9 paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
a?tLey + -A-3r© i- Beaixtil£xxl.
UADY WASHINGTON PELARGONIUMS,
VICTOR and SPLENDOR.
Only out of 5 in. pots, tine stock plants, perl3,
$2.00 „■. *'^"
Carnations, Hlnze'a White, 3 m pots 4.1
Gei'iiuiiliiis, ass't rooted ciittinRS. by mail..- l-.'i
H..Hntrope,perl00.i;l25 Scarlet Sane...... 1.!
OlUc
CASH ■
W J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Rooted Cuttings.
Per TOO
_ . . ly.:
I pacta
'iiig Beiroiiia* 12 varieties
;oiiia, in fine assortment, sliuu^. "cm
ished plants from propagating bench.. 2.00
Swanley While Violet, strong and healthy.$1.00
New Dwarf salvia Spien.lens, Co— *<■
rWmriiedmanVby express. *9.00 per 1000... 1
Flo^vei'iug Beirouia* 12varietit
Itex Begonia, in fine assortment
laiablished pi
inch pots, 12
5.00
(Will send 100 in 30 var.V)' "jJ.OO'per ICOO, by
express.
$17.50 pei- 1000. by express. Orders booked
°°A. B. DAVIS & SON,
PUBCELLVILLE, VA,
CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MORE ROOM.
Remember we are teadquarters for
COLEUS.
Golden Queen is the leader, it is a finer yellow
than the Golden Bedder and a better grower.
We have a surplus of Golden Bedder and
Crimson Yerscliall'eltii and alarge number of
other varieties. Hooted cuttings, J6.01I per 1000.
Liberal discounts for large ordeis.
Also a few thousand GEKANICMS, grown
in flats, S1.75 per 100 ; J16.00 per 1000. The same
in iy^ in. pots, $2.85 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.
AGEKATUMS, blue and white, 2J4 in. pols,
$1.76 per 100. Same in flats, $1.00 per 100.
Kooted cuttings, 75 cents per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 8^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; in flats,
$1.60 per 100. Rooted cuttlnss, $1.25 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Dreer's strain, unnamed mixed,
Z^ In. pots, $3.60 per 100. Rooted cuttings, of
the same, $t.50 per 100.
Double White Petunias same price.
HBLIOTKOPE, 4 varieties, $1.25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCABLET SAGE, $1.25 per 100.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
At these prices the selection of sorts to remain
with us. Cash must always accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. - SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
Albany, N. Y,
John Dingwall has two acres of land,
on which are six houses 100 feet long, on
the Troy road. Several of these green-
houses are filled with carnations, all look-
ing in good condition and giving good
crops. , . ,
In one house is a good lot of assorted
roses doing well.
Mr. Dingwall does a large plant business
and keeps a good stock of bedding plants.
In a large new house the centre bench was
full of carnations, with the sides draped
with Vinca var. The side benches held
geraniums and azaleas, good plants.
J. G. Pfoedt & Son have a store at 899
Broadway, where there is a fine conserva-
tory 100 feet long by 22 feet broad. Here
they do a large retail and decorating busi-
ness and keep a fine stock ot palms, plants,
cut flowers, etc. Their growing establish-
ment, consisting of sixteen houses, is on
the Shaker road about four miles from the
city. Here they raise cut flowers which
they ship largely to the surrounding cities
and to Albany, and plants, bedding stock of
all varieties.
Thos. K. Davidson, Knox and Madison
aves., has an establishment consisting of
six greenhouses 100 feet in length on two
acres of land, where he grows a varied
stock ot plants and flowers. As his trade
is retail the houses are planted with a view
to effect, and present a very pretty appear-
ance. One three-quarter span house has a
veil of smilax, to which some lairge poin-
settas give a bright appearance, at the
hack, and Niphetos, Mermet, Hoste and
Perle tastefully arranged in front.
There is a good stock of bedding plants
coming on well for the Spring and a house
of carnations. Mr. Davidson thinks highly
of Portia and Hinze's White. Besides a
lot of large palms which are used for deco-
rations, an important branch of the busi-
ness done here, there is a good supply of
Kentias, arecas, latanias and other palms
ot fair merchantable size, a good collection
of ferns ot many varieties, and some nice
crotons.
Orchids are largely represented. There
is quite a number of Cypripedium insigne
and a choice collection ot many varieties
of other orchids, among which was noticed
two flne specimens of Ansellia Africana.
Mr Davidson is a veteran in the busi-
ness, and is faithful to the now neglected
camellia, with which one of his houses,
almost square in shape, is well stocked.
In this house is a flne old Soltaterre rose
tree reaching up to the root, twenty feet
hi"h This venerable rose bush is said to
be'at least flfty years old. A large stock
ot azaleas was imported last Fall ; the
plants look very promising for Easter. _
Outside in frames are plenty ot pansies,
daisies and violets, all in good condition.
In a recent issue we spoke of the retail
stores of the two principal florists ot this
city and mentioned the fact that both
were connected with extensive green-
houses situate some distance from the
business centre ot the city. These places
are well worthy of a brief description.
Whittle Bkos. have at 1020 Madison
avenue, within easy distance from the
capitol by electric railroad, five acres of
land on which are twenty-two houses ot
an average length of one hundred feet.
The place is under the direct management
of Mr Alfred E. Whittle, the retail store
on N. Pearl st. being attended to by his
brother Daniel. A very varied assortment
of plants and flowers is grown here and is
sold at retail and wholesale at the store,
10 N. Pearl st. , , .
Ot roses, which are looking well, we
noted a collection of Mermet, of which one
house ot four year old plants in solid beds
has given most satisfactory results, two
houses of Perle, one house of American
Beauty whose flowering stems are cut very
close to the ground, thus ensuring their
breaking from the bottom with consequent
greater length of stem, a house of Bride
and one of Papa Gontier. ,.n ,. i
Mr Whittle is an advocate of solid beds
for roses required all the year round.
American Beauty and Niphetos do better
in benches. He once tried an experiment
with Perle, growing them in the same
house one-half on benches and the other
half in solid ground. After two year's ob-
servation it was found that the plants m
the solid ground had produced more flowers
than those on the benches.
> There are two houses ot carnations, hne
healthy plants. In whites Mr. Whittle
prefers Hinze's White and Silver Spray,
the former ot which does best in solid beds.
One house ot violets, 130 feet in length,
had suffered a little from disease, but had
fully recovered. The plants, full of buds,
looked well enough when we saw them.
Mr. Whittle attributes the violet disease
(which in his houses has only appeared
among the violets planted out, while those
in pots were untouched), to the check the
plants received in consequence of their
weather when the delicate rootlets got
bruised and broken by the hardness of the
He also thinks that the black spot which
slightly affected his American Beauty
roses is to be attributed to the checking of
the plant's growth in a similar manner.
He argues that plants kept vigorously
growing will not be affected by black spot
or violet disease and that the only plants
attacked are those whose healthy growth
has been checked.
Ot orchids we saw a large stock m great
variety and all very flne plants. Among
them we may mention specimens of Lycaste
Skinnerii, grown in sphagnum veryhighin
the pot, with plenty of drainage, Cattleya
Trianee, Cymbidium eburneum, one of the
best orchids for florists' use, Zygopetalum
Mackayi, a lovely bloom of exquisite fra-
grance, flowering about the beginning of
December. It is grown in turfy loam in
the same temperature as that suitable to
geraniums ; Cojlogyne cristata, which
blooms from Christmas to Easter, a very
large stock of cypripediums, among which
was the grand C. spicerianum.
Mr. Whittle grows a complete collection
ot ferns and also many plants of Ardisia
crenulata, the slowness of whose growth
causes it to be generally neglected by
florists. .
Bucharis Amazonica is grown with great
success. It is planted out in benches with
bottom heat, and three crops a year can be
safely counted on for Ave years, after which
the bulbs need replanting. It is not
generally known, because many florists
find it hard to flower. Mr. Whittle has
had a? many as 1,500 flowers from one
bench thirty by three feet. . .
We could not avoid seeing and admiring
a bed ot poinsettias with tbeir flaming
scarlet blooms, some of them fifteen inches
in diameter.
About 10,000 blooms of chrysanthemums
1.00
plants received in consequence or men
I being taken out of the ground in very dry
were raised here last season. For a late
white, Pelican is the favorite. We saw
some very good W. H. Lincoln among the
few yellows left. Lilium Harrisii, callas
and other bulbous stock are planted in
quantities less than last year. We noticed
that Mr. Whittle prefers butted glass
wherever practical. „ , ., . i,
The whole place is well laid out tor
business purposes, all the houses opening
into a large and commodious shed, which
serves for potting, packing, storage, etc.
F. GOLDKING & Co. have a large estab-
lishment at Slingerlands, seven miles from
Albany, where they grow a general assort-
ment of plants and flowers, the greater
part of which are disposed of at the retail
store of Eyres & Goldring, 11 N. Pearl st ,
Albany. The balance is sold at wholesale
to other retail florists in the city and in
other adjacent towns. The establishment
consists ot twenty-one houses, averaging
115 feet in length, standing on nine acres of
land. ,, , ^ , -,
The collection of ferns, all raised by Mr.
Goldring himself, is very flne. We noted
some remarkable specimens ot Adiantum
cuneatum.
The palm4 for which there is always a
heavy demand, are also raised from seed
bv Mr. Goldring. The assortment ot well-
grown plants is large and comprises some
superior cycads, Among the orchids,
which have always been a specialty with
Mr Goldring, we saw a good collection of
cypripediums, lasllas, Cattleyas, dendrobi-
ums and others, all in flrst-rate condition.
There are several houses of carnations,
of which Fred. Creighton is the favorite
pink, partly on account ot its long stem.
A house of Portia show marks of having
suffered from the great heat of last Sum-
mer, when they were outside. Four houses
of violets are looking flrst-rate, and have
no signs of disease. They are yielding
very satisfactory crops. Two houses of
smilax are in good condition. Eight
houses are allotted to roses. Six contain
an assortment of the leading kinds— Bride,
Perle, Mermet, etc., one is full ot Meteor,
and one of Jacq. There have been less
bulbs planted than there were last year,
but there is nevertheless no lack of them.
We were shown one house, 120.135 feet,
which was originally the grapery of the
old Van Renselaer mansion. During the
season it was full of chrysanthemums, and
is now well stocked with bulbous plants,
azaleas, genistas (of which latter some
soecimens are very large) and geraniums.
The firm has made large purchases of Eas-
ter plants in Belgium for the next season,
and has also a good supply of hydrangeas.
They also grow a large stock ot dracsenas,
aspidistra, pandanus, all of which find a
ready sale. .
The propagating house is, unlike most ot
its kind, quite large, 130 feet by 12, and
runs east and west. Mr. Goldring says he
flnds great advantage in a large, sunny
house for the purpose. ^ , ^
The whole establishment is heated by
four large tubular boilers, which consume
about 500 tons of coal a year.
Louis Menand, one of the oldest as well
as one of the best known and highly es-
teemed florists in the United States, has_ a
very interesting establishment a short dis-
tance from the city and named in his honor
"Menauds."
The place, comprising four houses 180
feet in length and two smaller ones, re-
semble by their contents more the private
conservatories of a wealthy amateur than
a commercial range, and Mr. Menand says,
in his charmingly pleasant way, that it
would be hard if after all his years of labor
he could not indulge in his love of fine and
rare plants Independent of mere pecuniary
considerations. He has, however, another
place but a short distance off where, under
the management of his son Louis, flowers
and plants are raised on strict commercial
principles. . ,
Of the conservatories which adjoin Mr.
Menand's private residence a tour was
made under the personal guidance ot the
worthy proprietor, whose activity at the
age ot 86 is wonderful, and among many
curiosities too numerous to mention I
noticed a house of camellias, ot which, in
spite of its fall in public favor, Mr. Me-
nand is still an admirer ; some flne cycads,
among them one Cycas revoluta which has
been for the past forty years in Mr. Me-
nand's possession, and from which he used
to sell leaves to the value of $50 every
year, getting as much as S3 a leaf.
He also has flne specimens of Aralia pul-
chia, Araucaria Bidwelli, Tillandsla hier-
oglyphica and zamias. One house is fllled
with agaves, cacti and cycads. There is a
choice collection ot numerous varieties of
orchids, among which I noticed superior
specimens of Vanda coerulea and Cattleya
Bowringeana in full bloom; also fine speci-
mens of Vanda suavis and Angrascum
sesquipedale on the point ot blooming.
Ferns are well represented. Some fine
specimens of the beautiful Asplenium ni-
dus, the birds' nest fern, are seen here. Ere
I left Mr. Menand presented me with his
very interesting work, his "Autobiogra-
phy and Recollections," a notice of which
appeared in these columns at the time of
Its appearance in 1892. . . ..
His other establishment consists ot eight
houses 100 feet long, and contains a large
stock of flne palms and a general assort-
mentof flowersand bedding planis. Owing
to the proximity of the cemetery there is a
very large business done in these latter.
There is a house of t arnations, al 1 Si 1 ver
Spray, and a house full ot various kinds of
roses. A good stock of primulas is seen
among other things, and a large number
of orchids, some in bloom.
The land on which the houses stand com-
prises thirty acres, on which shade trees
and ornamental shrubs are extensively
grown.
Mr. Gloecknee'S place is exactly oppo-
site Mr. Menand's, and consists of six
houses 100 feet long, principally devoted to
plants and flowers for cemetery work. He
has a nice house ot smilax, some primulas
and a few choice chrysanthemums, the re-
mains ot what had been quite a large stock.
There is also a house of -jiolets which
showed no signs of disease.
Peripatetic.
Report of Secretary of Agriculture.
functions of the department— its eela-
TIONS TO THE experiment STATIONS.
The Secretary of Agriculture, -n his re-
port just submitted to the President, re-
grets the vague character of the Depart-
ment organization, which he says " offers
opulent opportunities for the exercise of
the most pronounced paternalism," but he
adds that there are many proper ways in
which the Federal Government may legiti-
mately serve the cause of agriculture. He
devotes considerable space to a review of
what be regards as an anomalous partner-
ship between the Government of theUnited
States and the governments ot the respect-
ive States for the conduct and encourage-
ment of State agricultural colleges and
experiment stations. Referring to the sum
appropriated for the use of State experi-
ment stations, he says : " This appropria-
tion is unlike any other public moneys leg-
islated out of the Treasury of the United
States because there is no officer of the
United States authorized to direct, limit,
control, or audit its itemized expenditure.'
He suggests that the stations should been
tirely divorced from the Department and
the sum appropriated charged directly to
them, or that the Secretary should have
some power to direct and restrain their dis-
bursements so as to insure a legitimate ex-
penditure of the same. He adds that m
view of rumors that have obtained credence
in some of the States and Territories, to
the effect that moneys appropriated to the
stations have been diverted from their
legitimate public purposes, a thorough in-
vestigation should be made to demonstrate
either the truth or falsity of such reports.
Tt^HB^ Klorist's Exchanged.
75
Cultural Department
Propagating Roses.
It is now time fo prepare the propagat-
ing bench for roses. It should be well
painted with a good coating of lime and
cement to prevent any fungi getting a
start; if you will notice it generally com-
mences to grow on the sides of the benches
first.
I believe in rooting roses in the most
sunny bench available at this time of the
year, as the sun dries up any surplus water
there may be. Six weeks from now I
would prefer a house with a northern as-
pect, as the sun is then much stronger.
There is no use in doing this work in a
haphazard manner, for at the prices
blooms now sell, ninety per cent, of the
cuttings must root to make rose growing
a success.
After the bench is in proper shape get
the cleanest sand possible, gritty enough
that when you rub it between the fingers
it will almost take the skin ofiE them. Af-
ter you level the sand about Si inches deep,
give it a light pounding, then a good
watering, then take a brick or a wooden
pounder and make the sand as firm as pos-
sible. When inserting the cuttings in the
bed use an old knife for drawing the lines
across it, in which to put the cuttings,
firming the soil around them with a
pounder. This will suffice for the more
common varieties, such as Mermet, Bride,
Perle, Niphetos, etc. ; but lor American
Beauty, Ulrich Brunner, Mrs. John Laing
and some of the newer sorts use the fingers
and firm each cutting individually.
In bright days the foliage will require to
be sprinkled twice a day, and not later in
the afternoon than 2.30 p.m. There is no
fixed rule to go by in watering; each
grower must exercise his own judgment
in the matter.
A temperature of 55 degrees on top
nights and 75 to 80 degrees in the bed suits
the cuttings best.
After the holiday crops are cut a nice
batch of cuttings can be got. Selected
cuttings are not imperative in the case of
most varieties ; bnt when propagating
Beauty I pick the wood, using only that
which is just right. It can always be told
by the heart of the shoot showing a while
center when cut. By pinching the top of
any lengthy shoot that would take a long
time to throw a bloom, in three or four
days it will make the best of cuttings,
American Beauty is a hard variety to
strike successfully, and needs a great deal
of care and attention. A. D. Rose.
Manchester,. N. H.
A State Horticultural Society has been
organized, with the following gentlemen
as office-holders for the ensuing year ;
President C. C. Shaw, Milford ; vice-presi-
dent, .1. W. Farr, Littleton ; secretary, W.
D. Baker, Quincy ; treasurer, Thomas E.
Hunt, Gilford; directors, George F. Beede,
Rockingham county ; J. M. Haynes, Straf-
ford county ; J. L. Davis, Belknap county ;
E. M. Shaw, Hillsborough county; Harvey
Jewell, Cheshire county; J. T. Harvey,
Merrimack county ; Thomas F. Pulsifer,
Grafton; Charles McDaniel, Sullivan
county.
After considerable discussion it was
finally decided to hold the annual meeting
in this city some time in October, 189i, and
the Society will have a great exhibit of
fruit, fiowers and vegetables on that occa-
sion.
BOXES! BOXES! BOXES!
Three piece wood Mailing Box, tlie
neatest and strongest box oii the mar-
ket. Send 15 cents in stamps for sample
nest and price list. I also make Cut
Flower and Express Boxes.
W. E. SMITH, Kenton, Harden Co., Ohio.
Successor to Smith & Smith.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FI-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
SHEEP MANURE.
BEST FERTILIZER KNOWN.
Pure, natural, rich in all properties essential
to plant growth. Endorsed by all leading
(growers in United States and Canada,
Packed in 100 lb. bags. The concentrated
nature of this manure renders it most easy and
economical of shipment.
Sold by all Seedsmen and by
JOHN J. PETBRS,
MANUFACTURER,
89 Borden Ave., long Island City, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
STRING SMILAX FACTS
And other Trailing Plants with
JOHN C. MEYER A. CO.,
13 Otis St., oflf Summer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
FACTS
are a needed feature to-day in any
well appointed Florist establishment
where retail orders are taken. Sup-
plied in sets from $1.50 to $40.00,
Send for list to
OtN'L B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N. Y.
ESTABLISH £!>
8 66.
MANUFACTURED BV
N. STEZFFCNS
335 EAST 2|SJ ST, NEW YORK,
5 EXCHANGE
Of VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, Etc
VILMORIN, ANDRIEUX & CO., Seed Growers, Paris
Apply for catalogues. Novelty sheet now ready.
ELECTROTYPES
COMPLETE STOCK '""l^,.!^""
THEO. PtBST & CO., 26 Barclay Street.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.'^"\",?„Z"''
manupactuhbrs op
KiCK MM
iEFRIGEemORS
FOR FLORISTS.
DIFFERENT SIZES.
Circular and Price List upon
application.
OFFICE :
315 MICHIGAN TKUST CO.
BDUDING.
Mention this paper.
ITALIAN WHEAT, for sheaves, etc.
Al quality. Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. Special prices on original
cases.
MOSS BUNDLES; selected best quality.
Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green. Per 10 bunches
70 cts. ; per 100, $6.50 ; per 1,000, $55.00. Dark Green
loose, 30 els. per lb. ; $3.50 per 10 lbs.
MOSS WREATHS, light or dark green.
Round or Oval, from $1.30 to $3.00 per dozen.
CYCAS or SAGO PALM LEAVES.
patent, prepared, equal to fresh leaves, from 50 cents to
$1.75 per pair.
DRIED FLOWERS and GRASSES.
such as Ammobium, Acroclinium, Rhodanthe, Statice,
Helichrysum, Milkweeds, Bromus, Briza, Pampas',
Stipa, etc.
IfllMORTELLES, CHENILLE, TOOTHPICKS, TINFOIL, Etc.
at prices to meet competition.
KELSEY'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES,
Sole New York Agency ; samples and prices on application.
CHAS. SCHWAKE,
404 East 34th St., (Below cut riower Exctiange,) KEW YORK.
RUDOLPH HANTZSCH,
Importer and Manufacturer of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Ca|>e I'lower
qiiet Fape
Chenill.
Wreathes, Cr
Immortelles, Gra5sp.s, Ho
U lieat Sheaves, Jiaskets,
Cycas Leaves, Metallic
7CO-702 West Lehigh Ave. Phila. F a
MEDAL AT WORLD'S FAIR.
ERNST KAUFMANN & CO.,
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
113 North 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
MARSCHUETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 N. 4th St, Philadelphia.
Seud (or Catalogue.
BUY
Boston Letters.
Best and Cheapest In the Market.
V4 anrl 2 inch $3 00 per 100.
Best Script Letter in the World, S4, a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Green Street, Beaton, Maea.
Florists Pios
Glass Heads,
in Black
White.
PRICES:
1. 1>^,
•i'A.
j^ 3'^,
81.60 $1.75 $2.00 per 101.0
OOc. 75c. Ifl.UO
FOR SALE BY
.lusust RolUcr &. Sons, New York.
William Elliotl ifc Sou, New York.
H. BayerKilorfer & Co., IMiilndelpli
N. F. McCiirtliy & Co., lio»loii.
E. II. Hunt, Chicasro.
V. C. Huiitiiigton, lailioniinolia, I'li
J. C. Vaughaii, Chicaao.
, F. BRABUNT, Manufacturer, 54 Warren St., Ntw York
w, c. mm
Florists' Letters, Etc
Hiffhest Award
wherever exhibited.
W. C. KRIOK, 1287 B'way, B'klyn, N. Y.
I Agents: J. CVawehan, Chicago: H-Bayersdorfer
& Co.. Phlla.; N. Steffena, New Yorlt ; Aus. Rolher &
Sons, New York; Ed. S. Schmid.Washlnetnn. D.C-;
I Jas. Viclt'a Sons, Rochester, N.T.; T. W. Wood &
I Sons, Richmond, Va.; J. A. Simmers, Toronto. Ont.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOC
76
TMEJ KLORIST'S Exchatmob.
Cut • F/ower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 24th St., New York.
OrderB by mall or telegraph promptlr attended
'\ to. Telephone Call, 1005 lotn St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
mvm riomsT,
940 Broadway, New York.
.... Established 1887, . .
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YORK.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
12 West 27tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALL, 9:^2 18TH ST.
C. E. BRADSHAW, I
Wholesale and Commission Florist,
No. 760 Sixth Avenue.
Bel. 42d and 434 Sis., NKW TOKK. |
American Bsauti
BURNS & RAYNOR,
I Wholesale Florists j
i 49 WEST 28tli STREET, |
I NEW YORK. p
% I
I We lead in American Beauty, |
i Meteor and Bridesmaid. i
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMIVIISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Eet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale SbGommission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., Hew Tork,
Telephone CaU, 1307 SSth St.
n Mnds of Roses. Violets and Carnations b
1- specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTEMDED TO.
HOFFMANN & BRENNER,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
47 West 24tll St,, NEW YOKK.
American Beauty, La France,
White and Blue Violets,
Specialties,
EI>"WAK.» C. HOK.AN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
Ho. 34 VI. 29th St., Hew York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beanty, Specialties.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS]
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Set. Eth iMt. ai Btoadw>7, NEW YORK.
N&MES AllD VABIETIES.
Robes — American Beauty . . .
Bennett, Cusin
Bon Silene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany
E. A. Victoria
La France
Mad. C. Testout..
Mad. Hosle
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetoa
Souv.de Woottou..
Ulrich Brunner —
Watteville
AniANTUMS
ALTBStTM
ASPABAGUS
AflTEBS ■
BOOVABDIA
CAIiAS
Oabnationb— long
Daisies
Freesia
Helioteope
hollvhocks
Hyacinths
LILIUM HABBisn. .
Lii.'
Mignonette
Naecisscs
PaNBIES
POINSETTIAS.
SanLAX
SPIBSA
Stevia
TULIPS ■
Violets
E Vallet.
YOBK Boston Philadelphia Chioaoo St. Louis
13, Dec. 27, 1893. Deo. 27, la93. Dec 26, 1893 Dec. 27,
»15.00to*60.0(J
2.00 to 12.00
... to 25 OU
2 CO to S.OO
6,0(1 to 25.00
2.00 to 5.00
1 00 to
2 00 to 4 00
.... to
2.00 to 10. 00
1.00 to 2.011
4.00 to 1
2.00 to
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 10.00
1.00
to 10.00
.... to 10.00
.... to 1.1.00
0.1 0 to
,- . to 10.00
... to 10.00
to 6.00
to Id. 00
to 6 00
6. Oil to 8.00
8.00 lo 10.00
.... to .60
lo
1.00
to 1.5u
to 15.00
I to 2.60
to 1 50
I lo 1,60
tl6.00to»25.00
6.00 to 8.00
to 6.00
6.01J to 15 OC
12.0" to IS. 00
00 to 12.00
..to ....
00 to 16.00
10.00 to 18.00
4.00 10 10.00
8.U0 to 18 00
4.00 to 8.110
2 00 to 8.00
6.00 lo 10.00
.... to ....
.... lo ....
.... to 1 00
.... to .25
36.00 to 50.00
... lo r.. .
1.00 to 2 00
.. lo 15.00
2.00 lo 5.00
l.OO lo 1.60
2.00 lo 4.00
16.0' to 20.00
4.00 lo 6 10
....to l.CO
4.00 lo 5.011
.50 lo 1.6u
ITices quoted above are given .loly Hftei- ciii-eful inquiries from various sources, and
while we do not guarKntee tlieir accuracy, ttiey are all that can be expected from a
market which is more subject Lo lluctuation thau any other iu the country.
JFOJS OTHDS COMMISSION DEjLLBRS SEE NEXT PAGE.
WM. J. BAKER,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1432 So. Feim a<paat,
PHILADBLPHU,
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESHLE & CONlNllSSlOli FLOBI!
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
WE
'^ FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
73tfi & Chestnut Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, IIL
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
paclied and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
withi
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JK7UIES PURDY,
Wholesale and Commlssinn Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
33 West 30th Street, New Tork.
P=IiOE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
VIOLET GROWERS
Find the tieet outlet for flrst-class blooms I
at
JOHN YOUNG'S,
53 West 30th St., NEW YORK.
Tlie largest and finest stock in the
country, is now coming to this
establishment.
W. EI.LISON,
B • Cull • FIotoBii^
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1402 MITE ST., ST. LODIS. MO.
C. A. KUEHN,!
Succsssorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
1122PINEST„ST. LOUIS, MO. jj
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE PESIGNS.|
S. MOUNT & CO.,
"Wholesale OommiBBion Dealers in
Cut Flewers & Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The P'lorist's Kxchangk.
77
^tf/ • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLACE.
BOSTON, MASS.
BOEHOULIUSAL AUOIIOinillBS.
t/vholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
Orders by mail, telephone, expreas or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, uear State TIour'
Telephone 316, Uostou, Mass.
Geo. a. Sutherland.
I TO WM. J. STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
S Bcaoon St., Boston, Man,
■^n MAKB A SPHCIALTT OF SHIPPING
choice Roses and other Flowers, oarefully
Sacked, to all points In Western and Middle
tates. Return Telesram Is sent Imme-
diately when Itis ImposBlbleto fill your order.
DAN'I. B. I<ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Wuhlneton SI., Buflale, H. Y.
FOBCINO BULBS, FIOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLOEISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
Bloomsbars, Pa.
OBOWXB or OHOXOM
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
S-Oa, S>C.
All ordera filled with Fresh Flowers and shipped
O.OJ). Telphone connection. Send for prices.
Something Handsjf
Bind your
copies of the
FLORIST'S
EXCHANGE.
We have procured for our subscribers
the simplest and best binder known. Ii
is made especially for the Florist's
Exchange, and will be sent post-paid to
any subscriber for only
SIXTY CENTS.
St. Louis,
Clirislnias Trade.
Christmas is past and no florists
here seem to have any complaints worth
the name ; that is, the retail branch of the
trade. Business exceeded all anticipations;
prices were good, and yet not as unreason-
able as In other years. On the whole,
everything seemed satisfactory after the
long quiet spell we have had since Sum
mer. Ot course, stock was a little scarce,
but that only added to the other evidences
of good business, for everything was sold
clean, assuring good profits. Kmployes ol
most of these stores look a little tired to-
day, and some of them say they would like
a week off for repairs, having put in two
or three nights at their work.
Among the commission men we find that
business was far in excess of last year in
volume, and the demand in excess of the
supply of good flowers. Prices were from
10 to 85 per cent, below last year's, but on
account of the favorable weather it is prob-
able that the returns to growers were in
most instances larger.
Some of the commission houses, how-
ever, have had to bear a large and unjust
burden in the shape of so called "pickled"
stock. A number of their consignors,
hoping to proflt by having their stock
come on the market at Christmas prices,
held their buds for four, flve and more days
before that time. The result, in the ex-
traordinarily warm weather of the past
few weeks, has been to make the flowers
absolutely unsalable. They would fall to
pieces with a slight handling, were discol
ored and bruised; in fact, of no value
whatever. I am informed by the commis
sion houses who were oppressed with some
of this stock that they could have sold the
flowers if they had been sent in the first of
last week, because there was a good de-
mand for them at that time at good prices.
One instance was cited where a party
had saved Perles for several days and had
always sent the most advanced to the
commission man for three or four days
preceding Christmas, the result of four
consignments being that three of them
were thrown in the waste barrel and one
sold at the rate of SI per 100 buds, while
really good flowers had been in demand
for a week at $6 to $8 per 100, and were
selling at only $10 to $15 for Christmas. It
IS believed that the shippers of this pickled
stock must have lost some of the blooms
before shipping, and even if they did not
their experience with what they did send
to the market should be a lasting lesson
to them regarding the folly of letting fly
the "bird in the hand."
The commission man at least feels
doubly oppressed when he receives such
stock. In the first place he knows that he
cannot sell the flowers in their poor con-
dition, while when fresh three or four days
betoie he could have disposed of them
readily. In the second place it is his pride
to show his customers good stock, and the
mere presence of inferior goods lends a
tinge of shabbiness to any establishment.
Thus, both the growers and the buyers
must be displeased and the poor innocent,
the commission man, trying to serve them
both, becomes to his great discomfort the
pen wipe for the one and foot mat for the
othei-. Surely a successful American cut
flower commisfiou man would be qualified
to perform the duties of a diplomat
between the most whimsical of old world
monarchs.
If Winter does not set in with more
earnestness very soon, growers' sales will
be fairly proportionate at least to their
fuel accounts.
SLMr?^i^'€j^
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Homer, La. — A. K. Olingman, who owns
here a large nursery, has just closed a pur-
chase of several hundred acres in Caddo
parish, at Keithville, to establish a new
and still larger one.
SpeingLakb, N. J.— The Spring Lake
Nurseries (H. Merkel, manager,) have
started in business here, and intend going
into cut flowers and bedding plants for
wholesale and retail.
THE only way to keep abreast of the
times in all matters relating to your
business is to read the Flobists' Ex-
change. It will keep you posted for one
dollar a year.
• CUT FLOWERS direct from crowerI
g Valley, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Adiantum. Trial ordersolicited. Write for prices. 8
g Stock plants of CHRYSASTH E MUMS, 120 leading varieties. Send for list and 8
5 prices. Strongs yr. ASP.VRAGUS roots, Conover's Colossal and Palmetto. •
I Mention papi-r A. T<. PIKRSOIST, CROM-WEtL, CONN, i
§oo8»«@»a«>aa»»oa»«<»3a>a»— «— e— eeoo»ei>««»«8o— go«8
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
NO INCREASE IN PRICE ON ACCOUNT OP HOLIDAY TRADE.
CUT STRINGS, 8 to I2 feet long- 50 cents eacb.
In Large or Small Quantities all tlie yi-ar i-ouiul.
OPDERSBYIfmiLORTELEGRIPf!
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc. ,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER McCONNELL, Florist,
346 Fifth Avenue. - ^'e^y Vork.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHAS. F. EVANS,
Station r.
Wholesale
Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
Extra fine long strings.
$r 5.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D,
Also Roses, Violets and Carnations.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
SMILAX ^
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS,
$15.00 "iDer XOO.
C.J1SH WITH THE OKDER.
CHAS. F. SFITZER, Utica, N.Y.
:N WRITING MEN riOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CUT SMILAX!
♦ -♦— ♦
Largest and most reliable
stock in America.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
Satisfactory prices on application.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect,
_ — timates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchange.
I70 PULTON STREET, N, Y.
All The Leading Florists
of America are using
SMILAX
OBOWN BY
KOFFMilMfMDENJ.Y..
Because they can get it when
they want it, in any
quantity. Remember
The Smilax King,
He Pays The Express.
THE men in the trade who make the
■greatest success, in a business point of
view, are those who advertise in the
Flokists' Exchange.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. a. HUNX, Xerre Haute, Ind,
TOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— ImproTed, very strong,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, q»2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention paper
H. A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
78
The> Florist's Exchange.
No Chromos or Poetry,
But srooa plants in variety, tor the retailer.
Write tor prices on whiit you need.
RUSSIAN VIOLETS, GEM FEVERFEW AND
ACHILLEA, the Pearl, OUR SPECIALTIES.
A. & C. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N. J.
In these plants, to move quickly. I neea the room.
ColeuB, 2 In. pots, fine, M.SOperlOO; J112.50 per 1000.
Per lou
Geraniains, best beddera. strone 2-luch $2.00
""-»"•'.." Bronze, " 2 " 3.00
Mrae. Sallercii " 2 *' 1.50
Heliotrope, strontr, 2 inch 200
Petunias, double, best sorts, 2 " 2 50
Priini-o^es, single, best strain, 3 5.00
15110 C'ai-uatioiiB, Portia, extra nice, field-
lOOO CarnntloiisVJ'red'.'Do'rner, extra nice.
fleld-Erown 5.00
200 Carnations, Gardeld, medium size, but
good 5.00
200 Onvnatlons, Tidal Wave, medium size,
but good ■,.. ■100
Farleyense Ferns, vigorous plants, 3-incl),
each, 25cts
Chrysantliemains, stocli plants, best setts,
ten for ■, ■ . 1 ?»
Rooted Cnttlnss, Coleus, splendid ass't... ..50
** Mme, Salleroi, Geraniums 1.00
*» Verbenas, fine kinds,
labeled ^5
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located lor shipping, being
8 miles east of liansas City, Mo,)
FLOWERING BEGONIAS.
Per dozen.
SNOWDROP, 3 and i in., in bloom.. .60c. and $1.20
VERNON. 3 and 4 in " ..60c.and 1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA, 3&4in. •■ ..60c. and 1.00
'< " seedlings, out
ofboxes $2.00perl00
MANICATA AUREA, 3. 4 and 3 in., $1.00, S2.00
and $3.00 per dozen.
J. G. EISELE, 20tli and Ontario Sts.,
Tiogn Station, PHILA., PA.
200,000 ♦ PANSIES.
The JENNING'S STRAIN of Large
Flowering and Fancy Pansies.
For Winter hlooming or Spring sales always
satisfactory. Tou want tlic best, you can get
- -.. . j^j, g-rown in the held,
Anj size you want at
Tou
no better. Plants ar
are fine and stocky,
one pr'
I, all colors. Finest Pure White,
Largest Yellow, Dark Fye, S6.00 per 1000 !
$20.00 per S.OOOi $35. CO per 10,000, by
Small plants ot above vars. by mail 60ots. per
30. [ can fill any order up to Jan. 1, 2,500 seed
t either Finest mixed. Pure White or Yellow,
ll.OD per packet. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
Wholesale Pansy Grower,
L. B. 264. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
WE NEED ROOM!
... Low Prices for Cash. . . .
Allamanda Grandiflora, J4.00 and $6.00 a 100.
Bouvardias, ail colors 4.00 and 8.00 "
Clirysantliemnms, show plants, JIO.OO and
$60.00 per 100.
Fuclisias, stock plants. . . .84.00 to $6.00 per 100.
Geraniums, extra fine collection, $3.00 to
$6.00 per 100.
Heliotropes, best sorts.... $3.00 to $8.00 per 100
Verbenas, best sorts 3.00 to 3.00
Violets.singleanddouble.. 4.00to 6.00 "
Pansies, extra 2 00 to 6.00 "
Good collection ot Teas, best sorts, $30 per 1000
" " of Hybrids 40 "
Partly our selection.
A good assortment ot hardy Shrubs, Plilox,
and all sorts of good Perennials for $4.00
per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
Large Shrubs, from 60c. to $3.C0. Best
assortment.
Catalogues free. Send your list in and we
will quote lowest prices. Address
NANZ & NEUNER,
LOUISVILLE. KY
. . . VERBENAS . .
Special offer to reduce Steele.
Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed Mammoths, 2M in.
pots $3.00 $25.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttings 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 2J4 in.
pots 2-50 20.00
. . . ROSES ...
Per 100
Hybrid Perpetuals, leading sorts, strong
fleld-grown plants, dormant $8 00
Ever-blooming sorts, tield-groivn 6 00
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong 6 00
n r r n n I r " i^-
la variety, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
Per 100 Per 1000
A6ERATUM, blue and white $1.35 $10.00
fiUPHEA 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 3.00 16.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.26 10.00
SALVIA, Splendens and Wm.Bedman 1.25 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
CYCLAMEN GICANTEUM
riety of foliaee and (
t florists' express rates.
from best seed, atronir plants
4 and 5 in. pots. $8. $10. $20. $30 and *aO per 100
Dozen at 100 rate. PRi;*IUl.A CHINEN-
$8. $10 and $13 per ICO. Dozen at 100 rate. Promptly
S. MAC BEAN, LAKEWOOD. N.J.
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X STORRS& HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. I
♦ WTiolesiale Nurserymen and Florists, T
A Can show as fine blocks ot Fruit and Oraamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, HoseB as can be ^
T fi>und in theU. S. We grow 3 millioa Roses and mlliion of plants annually. Trade list ,
X free. Correspondence solicited. Mention paper. ^
?♦♦♦♦♦♦♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦
100,000 VERBENAS
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 1 00; $20 per 1 000. Rooted Cuttings, $ 1 .00 per 1 00; $8.00 per 1 000.
•SI- NO RUST OR TUVILDEini. it
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are the largest grcwers of Verbenas in tire country, our sales reaching last year
815,500. Our plants this year fully equal, ifnot surpass any we have ever grown.
.J. L,. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Genista Fragrans.
rOU CANNOT GET FINER PLANTS THAN OUR STOCK.
DWARF, COMPACT AND SHAPELY.
5 ineh pots, . . . $4.00 per doz.; |30 per 100
G " .... 6.00 " 50 "
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. ALBERT MICHEL,
EUGENE H. MICHEL.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper.
Trenton, N. J.
The nineteenth annual meeting of the
New Jersey State Horticultural Society
will be held at the State House in Trenton
on Wednesday and Thursday, January 3d
and 4th, 1894, All persons who are in any
way interested in the objects of the Society
are invited to be present.
Newburg, N. Y.
John Peattie has a large establishment
corner ot Farrington and Dubois sts.,
where he grows much of the stock he dis-
poses of at retail.
Carnations, of which there are several
houses, are looking well, as are also two
houses 93x2.3 feet of roses of different
varieties.
There is a good stock ot Eucharis
Amazonica which Mr. Peattie says has
never been so well grown as it used to by
the late Wm. Bennett, of Flatbush.
Mr. Peattie has a house of violets in
good couditiou and a large stock ot palms,
dracEenasand other decorative plants, also
a house ot smilax and a good collection of
begonias. PBEIPATETIO.
Belleville, N. J.
On the occasion of my visit to the estab-
lishment of the Essex Heights Floral Co. to
see the working of the fuel oil apparatus,
of which a description appeared in a recent
issue of this paper, I did not omit going
through the twenty-two houses, which are
mainly devoted to the growing of carna-
tions.
A house filled with seedlings was ob-
served, among them three good yellows,
one white striped with delicate carmine,
an improvement on J. J. Harrison, with a
larger flower; one of a delicate salmon
shade, a yellow splashed with carmine.
Van Reyper Bros., the proprietors, state
that carnations, which they never disbud,
do very well in a house in which roses are
grown. There are two houses of Perle
with Tidal Wave carnations on the lower
bench and a few Bride at the b^ck. Ot'-er
varieties raised here are: Buttercup, Lizzie
McGowan, Daybreak, Crimson Coronet,
Edna Craig, Thomas Cartledge (which is
considered here the grandest carnation of
its color and a perpetual bloomer). Attrac-
tion, Silver Spray, Ben Hur, Grace Wilder,
SchaefEer, Grace Darling, Pearl, White
Wings, Ruth Churchill and Angelus,White
Dove, Mayflower, J. J. Harrison, Puritan,
Lady Emma, Orange Blossom, a pate flesh
color fringed with white, American Flag
and Aurora.
Three houses, 106 by 10 feet, are devoted
to propagating carnations.
A house of Bride planted in August is
looking very well.
Messrs. Van Reyper have a heavy stock
of geraniums of all the favorite varieties.
There are from flfty to sixty thousand
plants growing here, as also a good supply
of pansi ^ ^ "' " '""
Hudson, N. Y,
R. W. Ai.LEN has quite an extensive
growing establishment here, standing on
twenty acres ol land and near the cemetery,
where he does a very large business. For
this trade he grows a complete assortment
of bedding plants, ior which there is also a
good demaiid In and about the city.
Carnations are largely grown. They
have of late caused considerable trouble,
and disease has only been kept down by
unceasing watchfulness. All the plants
are carefully examined for rust, and any
plants found to be affected are pulled up
and burnt. Mr. Allen complains that
disease is often brought into his place by
new stock.
There is a good collection of orchids here.
Among the most noticeable are a batch of
seedlings, a cross between Cypripedium
Spiceriatium and C. iusigiie, a number of
other cypripediums, Ccelogyne cristata
and others.
The palm house is well stocked with fine
plants. There are about a dozen Cycas
revoluta impoited from Japan by Mr.
Allen which are worthy of notice. Ferns,
stove plants, etc., are well represented, as
are also hydrangeas for Easter.
Roses, which occupy several bouses are
looking well, and the same can be said of a
few benches of violets.
Many frames outside are full of pansies
and hydrangeas.
Mr. Allen grows a good number of
camellias, which he finds most useful in
funeral work.
Bulbous plants will not be wanting for
the Spring. There are plenty of them,
particularly callas, all good. He uses the
automatic hydraulic ventilator of the
Chadborn-Kennedy Mfg. Co., and is highly
satisfied with its work.
Much of the land on which the establish-
ment stands is devoted to nursery purposes
and large numbers of fruit trees together
with some evergreens are raised here with
success. Pekipatetic.
(0\pm ncubators
' BROODERS
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE
r/\MOUS J^F'G.(p.^
"? CHICAGO.J.S.n,
HATCH CHICKENS BY. STEAM
"With the ImproTed
Excelsior Incubator,
Simple, Per/eel, Self-Regu-
lalin(j. Thousands in enc-
cessfm operation. Guaran-
teed to hatch a larger per-
centage of fertile eggs at
less cost than any other
" itcher. Lowest priced
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^irS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDCE, MASS.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE F1.0RIST'S EXCHANGE
Califoroia* Privet.
13 to 18 in $26,00 per Vm. M
18 in. to 2 ft 30.0n "
2to3ff, 40.(KI "„
3f.o3ft. lieiivy ^.... 50.(10
3to4ft 60.00
Privet is scarce. Ortler now to insure delivery
in Spring:.
The Elizabeth Hursery Go., Elizabeth, N.J.
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at the very lowest rates. Have fully
'i, 000. 000 AspiiraffUB Roots, the best that can
hQ n-n,iwii_ VnripUfts. Pfilmetto. Barr's Phila. IWam-
IdOtOOU Juue
larcelynf Elb
1 Crosby and Champio
ncludii
Alsi.
Apricot and Vliiin, in addition to our usual stock
of one year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
upon application.
ALEX. PULLEH, -«S'xSl^«E?nEs,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH
Milford, Del.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA. LITTLE BEAUTY.
■ introduced, needs
uEle plant i
13,000 last Spring for ma "
Decoration Day; they t
other plant!
3 grow enough pla:
! for special prices (
large quantil
ties for 1894.
calar, in order t
nowb ""
1S94, i
I^INCOI^N I. NEFF, Florist,
40I0 Butler St., Pittstourgfli, Pa.
C OLHUS.
A large stock, in 75 varieties, including
the very newest kinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at S6.50
per 1000 by e.tpress ; in 20 varieties at Jl.OO
per 100 by mail.
Golden Bedder (true), at $10 per lOfO ; Yer-
sclraffeltil, Golden VerscUaflfeltii, Mrs.
I. D. Halght and other yellowsat S8a 10(0.
New Kiinds, including some of the most
handsome ever offered for sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at $2.00 per ino by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100 ;
Versohaffeltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
Carrxatioxis.
Hooted Cuttings of new and
leading- Kinds.
We make a specialty of BUTTERCUP and
STANLEY, of which we have a large stock.
$5.00perl00; $45.00 per lOOO.
Planfsall in. prime condition and an inspec-
tion solicited.
Send tor circular of both Coleus and
Carnations.
Cash, with order. Safe delivery g^aaranteed.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
The Klorist's Exchange
79
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
steam and Bot Water Heating^ Engineers.
PlatiB and Estimates furnished on application.
fiREENHODSE, HEATING AND YENTILATING
Horticultui-al Architecture and Building.
^^^ Hitcpg^^^Co
EslabJiBhed 1844.
233 MERCER STREEt,
NEW YORK.
FIYE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Eaising Apparatus,
I FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper. , gend four oenta postage for illufltrated oatalojrue.
LORD & BUffNHAim CO., Irvlngton- on •Hudson, N
Y.
Mention paper.
Roseh
Frame Construction
or the Structural I
ready tor
Iron Frame Benches with the
•Perfect Drainage Bencti Tile*
etc., of Iron
d complete
Work shipped
•EKD 4C. POSTAGE FOR. 11,1,W8TIIAXE1» CAXAl,OGl7E.
BECEIVED
All.
BEST
AWAKB8
tAS*
FOtit
^ XEAKS;
Opens sash
same height
— ^— __^*— at far end.
The only machine In competition receiving a
Certiflcate of Merit at the St. tonis Conyention.
CataiOKUea Free.
E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.
WHEW WRITHVG MEHTION THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
STANDARD POTS
Send for my Price List
before placing your orders.
Unsurpassed facilities for
producing the best in
the market.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
. offllst willbef
2 Inch pots, per 1000, $3.2
7 inch Dots, per 100, $:l.5fl
8 " " 5 00
9 " " 7.60
10 " " 10.00
11 " " 15.10
12 " '• 20.00
14 " " 40 00
16 '• " 75.00
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
Fort Edward, N. Y. Dec. 12, 1893.
.\UGUST KOLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New York City, Ag:ents for New
York jind vicinity.
™e"CLIPPER"
SCOLLAY'S
I impsovmh
PUTTY BULB.
I For Glazing Sash, Etc
^L — AI.80 TBB—
■ Patent Plant Sprinkler
For sale by your Seedsman
or sent, post-paid for$l 00.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BR.OOK£<V?(, ]N. Y.
"^end. S-tatrap for Catalog^u.e,
MHeKWnrTlNGNIENTtONTHe (XORlST'S ZXCHANqE
Has a
RECORD
, • \ quest Tre 'trill
r mail a list of
florists using
these bars
and a sample.
Correspon-
dence solici-
ted. Plans
furnished.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
F. O. BOX 11»0.
FOCNDED 1860.
THB RBBO OI.ASS COMPANY,
65 Warren Street & 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from eth and 9tli Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS <^ I ^ C^ <^
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenliouses, Hot Beds
_ - , _ , _tc., etc.
Guaranteed. DBstiuiates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT BEDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
AT LOWEST RATES.
63 South 5th Avenue,
bet. Honston and Bleecker Sts.,
NEW YORK.
LHIRRIS&SOII,
89 Liberty Street,
bet. Broadway and Church St.,
NEW YORK.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
ur Figures before buying Glass. - . Estimates Treely Given.
GLASS!
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irdiitects and Hot-water [ugineers.
Seud for catalogue, enclosing' four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET. NEW YORK CITY.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
■* We desire to announce the dissolution of thd firm cf SIPFIiE, DOPFFEL & CO , and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
Lofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our g-oods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
-■-■-- satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
Mention paper.^
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilltira for manufacturing ooi- superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish tlicm iu vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. ItwiU be to your
advantage to procure uur prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "'' ™k^l\Spmr,""*'
WAREHOUSESr
^ Sold on their merits and not on tlieir antiquity, t
R0Y4L
HEATERS
THE RIGHT KIND OF BOILER
For a Greenhouse.
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.[Y.
u.
80
XhE KLOKIST'S exCHANOEi
Plants, Bulbs, Etc.
B. H. ROOZEN, HicksTille, N.T.
IMPORTER.
CHEAP! CHEAPER!! CHEAPEST!!!
10,000 GERANIUMS,
TTinm -Z'A inch pots Very short stocky plants,
30 vai-., double and single, all labelled.
500 FOR S5.00.
no order taken tor less. February delivery.
Cash with order. First in, first served.
JOE N. LAWRENCE, OHumwa, Iowa.
FROST PROOr SEEDI.ESS JAPANESE
OONSHIU ORANGES,
(OB BiTSCMA.)
We are headquarters for these trees or the
hnrdv Citrus Trifoliata stock only.
Address for particulars of these and other
Trees Plants BullJS, &c.
JftPftNESE TREE IBIPORTING CO.,
SAN FRANCISCO. - ■ <'*'"
WHEN wniTINfi MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
HARD TIMES PRICES.
«*IL«h^r7nrs^v-er%"r'a°?: rSS cl^iSS, S
^^?o?k planS. »2 00 per 100 ; »18.00 per 1000.
DOUISbE I'ETimiAS-White. p.nk and var-
""^I'gllif ^o?k 1 ™11 warranted flrst-olass.
O. PILLSBORY. Nashua, N. H.
LILIUiU AUBATUM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a
' 7 to 9 " 150
130
■j
case $35 00 per 1000
40 00
Just arrived. i 9 to 11 " 130 " 50 00
CrCLAMEN PERSICUM, mixed "^ 50 per^ 100
BEGONIA liybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50 ''
GLOXINIA hybr. grandlflora, (9 colors) 6 00
F. W. 0. SGHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
Good larse flowers T5 cts. per pound. I Yellow Immortelles $2.25 per__d02en.
S.;cond size 45cl8: " | Colored ■'•'a
Case price on application.
My Metal Designs are unsurpassed and very low in price. I will make any Metal
Design to order and guarantee satisfaction.
Also Moss Wreaths, ImmorteHe Wreaths, Bouquet Papers, Moss, Tin Foil. Pampas, Doves,
Sheaves, Etc., Etc., at lowest prices.
A. HERRMANN, ^^^^'^rtTISdD^a^Jr^ta?!oRIsls.SUPPI.IES.
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
UDY HUNIE CAMPBELL
THE CRAND NEW VIOLET.
TTiuirelv free from disease. Strong Hooted
Young Plants. Delivery after April 1st.
S3.00 per hundred. Orders booked now.
HUGH CHESNEY,
^HENWrBITINGfJ
FARMINGTON, CONN.
■iTHEFI-ORIST'
For Hardy Plants
.,ui. others, aaurcss as IjMovv.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SUPPERS. TRILLIUM
GRAHDIFLORUM, LILIUM OAHADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA, by the thousand, prices
way down.
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte. Vt.
COME AND SEE THE BOYS!
lUL YELLOW ClimillOH, BQUTON D'OR.
After growing this variety for the past three Winters
we are convinced it is the very best yellow carnation
ever introduced. What we claim— It is decidedly agood
strong grower and free bloomer, color a beautiful yellow,
penciled with deep carmine ; shape of the best possible
form, Calyx perfect, Stem long and stiff. The foliage is
possibly better than of any other Carnation. Price $10.00
per 100 for rooted cuttings, ready March 1st; $75.00 per
1000. Orders filled in strict rotation. 350 at 1000 rates.
We invite all to come and see it grow and convince them-
selves. It only takes one hour from New York City.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.,:"latfoush, l^.Y,
NEW AGERATUM.
BRIGHTON BEAUTY.
Dwarf and compact, 6 inches high, dark
purple, flue for borders, tried for three
years, never out of bloom, $1.00 per
doz., by mail, or express.
BEACH & CO., Richmond, Ind.
—FOR SALE.—
AIvXHERNAlSTHERAS.
Four best kinds from 2ii inch
pots. Good strong plants
ready for propagating. Write
for price.
MRS. A. LAMBERT,
566 E. Fair Street, - ATLANTA, GA.
o.ue-iuuiDl-riNf; twiFNTTOW Tur FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
GREAT CUT IN PRICES.
To close out stock of CINERARIAS. The Priie.
B.xtra fine, large plants, S6.00 per lOO.
Fine strong plants, 3 in. pots, S4.00 per lOO.
Dracaena Indlvlsa, 15 to 18 in. high, S400 per 100.
A^eratum, new white Lady Isabel, $1.00 per 100.
Agora u ^^^^^ Cope's Pet, T5 cents per 100.
Booted cuttings prepaid by mail.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
VHEN IMRrriHC WENTIOM THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
MONiGoiiiiiiY mm
Are mu'le to suit Florists.
T. "BEST LETTERS" -'-
•which best suit the largest number
of uses.
Such I make. Send for free sample
aud decide for yourselves.
JOHX A. MONTGOMEIIV,
SucoeSBor to C. H. Mnnteomery, dec'd.
•WilHamsport, - - I*a.
vuHEN WRITING MENTION THE n.ORI!=T'S EXCHANGE
AUTOMATIC • Ventilation
A PRACTICAL REALITY.
By the use of our Automatic Hydraulic
Ventilator you will dispense with all labor
and attention incidental to ventilating.
It is not an attachment to boiler or pump,
but an entirely independent automatic machine,
governed and operated by the temperature
within the house.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
IraraorteUes, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses. Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
It will mainffain a
point desired, from fn
temperature at any
to ICO degrees.
It will open ve^^^rs any height and
with any speed f J^J'A May be readily
attached to any sha'^r /how in use.
It is simple ^^^aurable in construction,
and makes a handsome ornament in any house,
filling a want long felt by those in the Florist
trade. ^
Ghadborn-Kennedy Mfg. Go.
FlSHKILL=ON=HUDSON, N. Y.
Mention paper.
PANSY, YEKBENA, ETC.
Prices on application.
JOHH E. CLOUGH, Tolland, Conn.
«»HriM wnrriNn MENTION THE n-OniST'S EXCHANGE
CHEAP STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Gold
Md. C. AndiBuler. B. G.Hill
Mrs.' Humphrey
MandarlD
Ij. Bnehmer
Mermaid
I. D. Sailor Puritan
Domination Moonlieht
Mrs. G. Rundle Hon. J. Walsn
W.H.Lincoln Gloriosum S^'°- '^ "„".r'""
L. Canning Diana ^, . Snow Fairy
Violet Rose Elaine
And many other good varieties, lOc. each.
Rooting cuttings, $i.SO per 100.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
STOCK PLANTS
Ready for delivery at 25c. each.
Madam* des Grange Clirysentliemnm.
Wh.tl' largest and carlioet-
Golden, largest and earliest.
W. H. Lincoln Chrysanthemnm, late yellow.
Correction ChrysantUemum, largest early
Bobert McVetie Chrysantlremum, largest
late pink.
These varieties will insure large bloom
middle September and middle December.
J. Condon, 734 5th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S eXCHAHCt
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants ot WIdener, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding. Booliiner, Eda
Prass, Wanamakor. E. G. Hill. Tuxedo, oto,
IS ots. each; $l.20 perdoz; $8 CO per 100.
W. Hunnswsll, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 cts.
Orilers booked now for the leading varie-
ties of Carnations, Ccieus, Chrysanthomums,
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX. $1-20 per lOO; S12.50 per 1000.
TEUMS CASH WITH OEItEU.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHCNWn -'WG MENTION THE Pt-ORIST'S
PRIZE WINNING STOCK
—OF—
STANDARD CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
25c. ea.; ^£.00 a doz,
I Mrs. J. Q. Whilldln
Mrs. J. N.Gerard
B.'HUzeroth
eat ChieaBo)
20c. ea.; $l.50 a doz.
Fred Doruer
Lillian Rnssell
ROOTED CUTTINGS FOR LATER DELIVERY
Miss Kate Browu, the sensational early,
50 cents perdoz.: $2.50 per 1(K). Jessica. Mrs.
Tj C Madeira, i^S cents per doz.: $1.50 per 100.
nii'8. E, l>. Adnms, Ivory. W. H. LIdcoId,
Mrs J G.Whilldin.G.W.ChildH, 50 cents per
doz.- $2.00 per 100. „„ ^ ^ ^
(Add 10 ceots per 100 for postaRe.)
SWEET PEAS I
For forciny. Blanche Ferry, pink.
Lottie Eckf«rd« white with blue edge
extra strone. 3 inch pots, frame grown
$1.25 per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Shipped by express at gpecial florists* rates.
Packed light and stroue-
I Cnsli or satisfactory reference must accompany
I each order, or no attention will be paid them.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
vigorous plant.
VOL. VI. No 6
^=^sisi^^=^Li^i^^^^^^^^5^™:^^^^i^^^^^
NEW YORK, JANUARY 6, 1894.
PITCHER
& MANDA'S
One Dollar Per Year.
CHBrSiMTHtMIIIII
SEED.
We look for MARVELOUS RESULTS from our NEW
CROP of CHRYSANTHEMUM SEED, just harvested. It is
saved only from the
CHOICEST NEW AND SUPERB EXHIBITION SORTS
m existence, after being carefully hand hybridized. .•
HYBRIDIZED SEED, saved from the best double
types. 15 cents per trade pkt., 8 pkts. for $1.00.
f HYBRIDIZED SEED, saved only from PRIZE
VARIETIES, of 1892 introduction. 25 cents per
trade pkt., 5 pkts. for $1.00.
HYBRIDIZED SEED, saved only from NEW
DOUBLE SEEDLINGS, of 1893 introduction
50 cents per trade pkt., 3 pkts. for $1.25.
It is an acknowledged fact, both in this country and Europe
hat our collection of Chrysanthemums is the most select and contains
.ore varieties than that of any other house in existence, which fact i
.ade plain by he numerous orders already received from all parts o
he globe; but as our stock of this superb strain of seed is Li ed
rders should be sent in at once. '""tea,
LILY OF THE VALLEY
.... QUALITY GUARANTEED. . • . .
HaSfrP^V^ w 'r""^' P'"" '°''' ^'-'^ • ^^^^ °^ ^"^0^ PiP=' $20.00.
HAMBURG, for late forcing, « $9.00; " " %20m.
GLOXINIAS.
High Grade Mixture of 1 2 best sorts,
^8.00 per 100; ^60.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED
Single White, Pink, Scarlet, Yellow, or
mixed colors, ^6.00 per 1 00; ^50 per 1 000.
B^Hs™™^A ™^^- v^.oiv\^iLrs°Hio\^
K.
E. McALL^ISTER,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT
** "^^ STREET, - . IVEW YORK.
OUR SPECIAI.TY.
Choicest Strains for Florists' use.
Our New 1894 Trade List is issued.
Apply for a copy should you have failed
to receive one.
Jnited States JVurseries, Short Hills, N I
HEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS- EXCHANr.r ' **J*
We Allow 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash.
Immortelles.
■f 'i^i^fei Go'den Yellow, natural, first quality, at|3 00
'*'-ii.. Ti per dozen.
t. „ * " ''■*■
^®^ White, Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at $3.75 per dozen.
Special Quotations given for Original Cases
Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed. It |3.50 the dozen papers.
'^"ifZ^nforWrtlht^J.SrinXrffis" ^^^'^ ^"' *-*«^"'
Order now, stating your w^nts, an'd' feave 'seteti^ ruf ^'"'"'*"^-^-
'uom^TaslT:'pZr£t^^''^l}''^%^' ■^'"^^^-'l Balls.
D^ts^n^d^^;^^
of interest quoted m Our Wholesale Supply List, mailed free
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
I™'™'"?" ''"" ^- '^' * ^^* ^ ?^^^ Sfeet, Mo. York
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCH«NGE
82
THE> FLORIST'S EXCHANGED.
i%.s
IP IBICES
FOR FORCING.
per lb '
Blanche Ferry $0.75 Mrs. Sankey, finest white $3.00
Pure WMte 1-50 Blusluiig Bride lOO
Painted Lady'. '. '. 0.60 | Splendor, brilliant scarlet 1.00
InTinclWe, scarlet 75 cts. per lb.
IF ORDERED BY MAIL ADD 8 CENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
Prices are subject to change.
GREAT BARGAINS IN BULBS.
Wi« Fttiott & Sons 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York, have left over from
theixTuct!o"s"es triollowing variefies of Bulbs, which they are offering at
25 Cents per Hundred.
1000 Ifarcissns Ton Sion 1600 Narcissus Poeticns
500 " Trumpet Major 23,000 Tulips, single mixed
The above Bulbs are, as far as we can discover, in prime condition
N/N/rs/i. El— i~iCD-r-r <sc scdp^s,
54 & 56 DEY STREET, „
ESTABLISHED 1845. "^W YORK.
LILIUM HARRISII.
Original and largest growers of this important bulb.
OUR SPECIKI-TV:
True Stock Lowest Prices. Best Qnalily.
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TABKITOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW ¥OKK.
t«yDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
the lo^veBt
prices. TRADE LIST
iHaued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENRrA.DRBER,
Philadelphia,
Per 100 Per 1000
vyllis Eqvestre $4I|0 $35 00
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
1024 Haikst Stieol, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kca. Cable Address : BeForest Phila.
Price lists on application.
WHEN Wan-IWG MEMTIOW THE FLOB'ST'B CXCHAHGE
SEND for Catalogue of
I JAPAN Bulbs, Seeds and
Shrubs, ARACCABIAS, Tree
i Ti'^vna. ADSTEALIAN Palm
sSSds^IFOESI A Bulbs and Seeds, to
H. H. BERGEH & CO., San Francisco, Oal.
Established 1878,
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I
I BURPEE'S i
i SEEDS I
I Philadelphia. }
i Wholesale Price Llet for Florists #
T and Market Gardeners. ^
WHEW WRITIWG WEI'ITION THE FLORIST S EXCHAWBC
4 00
10 00
Johnsoni 10 00
Zephyranthus, (Amaryllisl
Atamasco '^
Crinum Kirkii ' "O
Zamia Integrifolia, per 100 lbs.,
Tillandslas or Air Plants, in Ave
varieties * ^"
Seeds of Nyiuplisea Zanzibarensis and
N. Deiitata, S3.00 per ounce.
For other stuff send for our trade list.
BRAND & WICHERS, San Anionio, Fla.
P a -We supply our brother florists with Fancy
r. o. VY» "binges. $1.00 per box.
WE SELL SEEDS,
LILIUIM HftRRlSlI AND DUTCH BULBS.
Special low prices to Florists and Dealers.
WEEBER & DON,
Seed Merchants and Growers,
114 Chambers Street. - NEW YORK.
RITINO MENTION 1
r FLORIST'S EXCHANGE I WHEN 11
F. FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HAMBURG LILY VALLEY,
NONE BETTER IMPORTED
per case 2,500, $17.00 ; per 1000, $7.00.
Per 100
til,. HAKRISII, 6-7 Sl-0"
9-11 2.35
WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS 1-00
HYACINTHS, single mixed 1-00
" double " I'OO
TUMPS, named varieties SO
SPIR.«:A (AS.) JAP 3'S»
Oar XXX Pearl Tuberoses are ready, price,
ST.OO per 1000. Order now.
TO THE TRADE
vnUBTfl Prize-taker, per lb. $1.35.
1 U In A I U Splendid Market and table sort
UPUI fine Ell Best for Canning and
NEW DUCCN Shipping, per lb. S1.25.
* Perf-"'
heads
'ery early
I lb. $1.60.
Try either and get a perfect crop.
J. BOLCIANO & SON,
28 South Calvert St., Baltimore, Md.
NEW EARLY CABBAGE
H. G. FAOST no., 64 & BB North Front St., PHILA, PA.
WOODI.A-WP* SEED EARMS, 1,300 ACRES.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000
I.ilium Speciosum Album 36 (10
.. •' Roseum 6 OO
.. " Rubrum 6 00
Single Begonia, fine bnlbs, new crop
'St strain in 4sppai'ate culors. . 4 00 Igoo uu
- -- - '• '-' n pips 1 00 8 00
90 7 50
I.ow°-'budded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch Steele ,V SS
Englisli stocli 11 00
shrubscan be ordered
lor March 9th delivery.
Convallarla Majalis, German pips
Tuberoses, Pearl and lull, A 1.,
(his) bulbs
All other plants 0
NEW SWEET PEA """"»«« "r-r
APPLE BLOSSGUI.
A grand flower of the new very large type. The
color is soft apple blossom pink ; in growth the
plant is one of the strongest of our Mammoth Cali-
fornia Strain. Price per lb., 85c. postpaid.
We are in a position to make BOTTOM PRICES
on all best Sweet Peas for FLORISTS' FORCING and
carry a LARGE STOCK. We are headquarters m
CANNAS
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,
HEW YORK, 26 Barclay St. Box 688, CHICAGO.
58 West St., New York Citv.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIi
HOWARD'S
NEW CROP.
VERBENA SEED,
ROYAL
SPLFNDOR
HOME GROWN. HONEST. RELIABLE.
Editor WHiLiAM Falconer, in " Gardeninp," Oct. 21, says
"GardenL-_, — . — ^_.
" We received a box coutainihe six bunches of blossoms of Verbenas from
town, Mass. The flowers were very beautiful and represented over fifty d
. A. B.Howard. Belcher-
ict shades of color i the
from Mr. Howard and
all Summer and
uiticolored assortment."
i large and the petals of fine substance,
raised a number of plants Irom them last Spring, a _ _ . .
in excellent flower still (October 25) and they are a beautiful and
C. B. WiLLABD. Oswego Falls. N. T.. says: . , . ^ ^ ...
" I tried your Royal Splendor Verbenas last year and never had as many nice plants or such beauti-
ful flowers from a package of seed, though I have tried all the leading seedsmen. The colors were
gorgeous and such a variety."
Choice Mixed Colors, per Trade Packet, 50 Cents; H Ounce,
$1.00; per Ounce, $4.00.
A. B. HOWARD, Seed Grower and Florist, BELGHERTOWNi MASS.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST^' EXCHANGE
FIFTY. THOUSAND
™l tuberoses
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We ofEer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference, for
present delivery.
Sweet Pea 'T^^r
We are headqunrters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract tor their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL
YOU will find all the market news in
the Florists' Exchancje from the
principal cities in the Union — items of im-
portance that every florist should know.
You can know them for Sl.OO a year. Send
n your suhscription price,
Charlotte, N. C.
The North Carolina Florists' Association
was organized on December 27 at the
manager's office of the Dilworth Floral
Gardens, with nearly every florist in the
state present. The following oflicers were
elected: President, J. "Van Lindley, of
Pomona; vice-president, Ernest J. Bush,
Morganton ; secretary, J. P. Dahlborn,
Dilworth floral gardens ; treasurer, J. W.
C. Deake, Asheville.
The Dilworth Floral Gardens are the
property of the Charlotte Consolidated
Construction Co., who have about 6,000 feet
under glass, erected this Fall, and are
situated at Latta Park, near this city. J.
P. Dahlborn is the general manager of the
gardens as well as of the park, which with
its lakes and beautiful surroundings is one
of the nicest in the south. The florists
after an inspection of both, in consideration
of the interest in floriculture shown by Mr.
E. D. Latta, the president of the company,
unanimously elected him an honorary
member of the Society. The next meeting
of the Society will be held on thelast Wed-
nesday in July in Asheville, N. C., whence
it is expected many members will go to the
Convention in Atlantic City. J. P. D.
Washington
New Tear's Trade.
After Christmas Day trade was
quite dull until Saturday when the mar-
kets and stores were fairly busy. On New
Year's Day the store men had all they
coald manage in decorating for the big re-
ceptions given by the Cabinet ladies and
senators' families. Outside of these events
there were a large number of small orders
taken in. Flowers did not command any
higher prices than usual : violets were
down to S2 per hundred ; there was an im-
mense number sold — the supply seemed
inexhaustible.
Gade & Bro.'s New Establishment.
A. GUDE & Bro. are cutting some
very fine roses from their new greenhou.'ies
in Anacostia. This establishment, which
mainly consists of five houses, each about
200 feet long by 27 broad, is situated about
two miles southwest of the city. The
houses are built on ground which was a
miniature wilderness .no later than the
middle of last July ; by the end of August
two of the houses were up and planted
with Beauty and La France. Two others
were soon filled with Bride, Meteor and
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. The fifth was
planted before it was built; beds were
marked off and chrysanthemums planted
in them. The house was erected over them
without the loss of a plant, and they suc-
ceeded admirably. After the earlier ones
were cut carnations took their place.
In the rose houses no finer bushes can be
seen anywhere ; the Meteor especially are
in elegant trim ; Beauty are very strong,
producing some immense blooms. It may
be stated that all the work in connection
with the erection of the houses, steam fit-
ting, etc., was done by the regular em-
ployes under the personal supervision of
Adolphus Gude, who never allows any of
his men to work harder than himself.
General News.
Geo. H. Brown had a house of
Poinsettia pulcherrima in full fiower at
Christmas which was worth going some
distance to see ; some of the heads were
twenty inches across. These big fellows
were, of course, in the minority, and are
really not so serviceable as the smaller
flowers. They were planted in what may
be termed a temperate house. His method
of treatment is to take tlie ripe wood for
cuttings, putting them in moderately dry
sand about the middle of March. The
pieces are about six inches in length ; no
water is given until the roots push out.
They are potted in three-inch pots and
about the middle of May put into sixes ;
good rich soil is used. They are then
placed outside for the Summer, and when
they begin to make strong growth, weak
liquid manure is given them. On the ap-
proach of cool weather they are brought
inside, knocked out of the pots and heeled
in on the benches, keeping the canes at an
angle of thirty degrees. After this the
soil is kept pretty moist and the foliage
syringed two or three times each day when
the sun is shining : the result being
strong wood and healthy foliage, with
beautifully colored heads of bracts. For
growing as pot plants the young shoots are
used for cuttings ; these are put in about
the end of May or the first half of June ;
they are kept in small pots and fed liber-
One of the large boilers at KRAMER &
LAcr's greenhouses was burned out last
week ; fortunately the weather was mild
while connections were made with a spare
boiler.
At the reception in the White House on
New Year's day, carnations were the only
flowers used ; it took several thousands o£
them to do the work. G. W. Olivee.
XhE^ KLORIST'S KXCHANGEi
For Hardy Plants
And otherg, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
GRANDIFLORUM, LILIUM CANADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA. by the thousand, prices
way down.
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte. Vt.
GREAT CUT IN PRICES.
To doss out stock of CINERARIAS, The Priio.
Extra jine, larffo plants, J6.00 per 100.
Pine strong plants, ii in. pots, S4-00 per 100.
Dracaena Indlvisa, IStolSin. high, HOOperlOO.
Ageratum, new white Lady Isabel, $1.00perlOO
blue, Cope's Pet, 75 cents per 100.
Rooted cuttings prepaid by mail.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
■MHEN WBmWG MgriTlOW THE n,ORIST'S EXCHANGE
2000 PRIMROSES.
STRONG PLANTS IN 2-INCH POTS.
Fe:r? lOO, $4,00.
ART FLORAL, CO.,
280 40tU Street,
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION
CHICAGO, ILI,
HE Fl-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHEAP! CHEAPER!! CHEAPEST!!!
10,000 GERANIUMS,
From SM inch pots Very short stocky plants,
iO var., double and single, all labelled.
500 FOR $5.00.
No order taken for less. February delivery.
Cash with order. First in, flrst served.
JOE N. LAWRENCE, Otfumwa, Iowa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
•—FOR SALE.—
AI.XHER.I«fA]VTHERAS.
Four best kinds from 2^ inch
pots. Good strong plants
ready for propagating-. Write
for price.
.». „ WRS. A. LAMBERT,
666 E. Fair Street, - ATrANIA, GA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANSF
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGUSill, LITTLE BEIUTY.
„,?.'!.'!,„'?''?' sellins Fuchsia ever Introduced, needs
no special care to brinp: iito bloom conip.( iiitA Ain^^
IJriy ■■> M"=h My stock plants aCreseutproduc
biiclT'o'n''a single' plant'ln"!? Tlnch Vm" * Wo'^™ ''
10,000 last Spring for mapketins aSd wS'sold ouf ^-
Decoration Day; they were also the means of ?pI1 i,
Pn J'=™''i??il' "' "'I.'' '""^";'fa«lm thereby draw-
ing customers. Every Florist should grow thi.
Fuchsia and will profit by It; for a small ea?lvi„vp«f
"""tofJ3.00or$5.00youcaugrowenouBhpfau™to,
■ Spri
^^^IM£}^n^?pJ-iS^SS
Florista doing a catalogue bu
arranpremenrs with mer- —
large quantities so they
once for special
ihould make
..rfoySi.'"For°furth'erMrm°a?i'on'"iSfSr"Ig:
^'^^i^'^,?"^'" 'i' P'J"" " '" "=» handJ^f an I am
now booking orders for delivery on and after Jan 15
a^v%?sc'.Ts°i&""/dXS-^ *"»■>-
I,I]SC01,3«« I. NEE-K, S-lorlst,
40I0 Butler St., rittsbnrsli, I»a.
^-A.rtc3i-,A.iKrjs
(Good plants, and ready to ship now.)
Geraniums.bestbedders, strong 2-lncb.. ^%2m
T — - """"...a, oLiuiiK ^-incn....
ttah *' "*"' '"'"''' s White,
e Scented,' 2 iiih..."'- '"• i' K
„ , '* Bronze, 2 inch'..
Colens, ?P'endlda3ffortment8.2in."ai6flo"si2'fin i
Heli.t,..1°iif^,^n^cg?"- W°-).«'"oTg%*g™ |
^.>. ...jm^uoc ^'vuu jriiLUES, d inch, 25 cents e,
Cauna, Mme. Crozy. dry bulbs, $1.00 per dozen.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
I have the following, ready to ship any day
GevauiumB, best tedders, 5 to 20 varieties ^\Vls
RosScrtl'd!-^"' ^™'"« "»"-■• I
. — j.Sallfc.
ns, about 20 splendid
Doiiblf
i?iJt-;'^*''?i^:;.i'"™°'-^-<'"Ss^?
BeeroDiri Metall
Cai'uations, Portia
PurtaS^f!"™ MO
A°"»webb :.;;;;;:;;:;;;■;:; a
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
8£Se^s^ra?t^°5fai?.aT{ii-/y°,"Sl'f> ^^ ""P^-^. '=eing
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE rLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Fishkill, N. Y.
This town, which is not to be confounded
with Fishkill Landing or Fishlcill-ou-the-
Hudson as it is more recently called, boasts
of two extensive floral establishments.
Wood Bros, whom we first visited, have
torty-one houses of an average length of
one hundred feet and containing 70,000
SQiiare feet of glass. These greenhouses,
which are very conveniently arranged in
five separate ranges, stand in the midst of
htty acres of land.
It is quite an old established place, having
beeii first founded twenty-five years ago
but It bears no marks of age. All the old
houses have been remodelled or recon-
structed, and of late the nroprietors have
been very busy building new houses, with
the result of making their establishment
as modern in appearance as any in the
country and with all the latest improve-
Bach of the five ranges has its separate
boiler. Of these there are two Exeter
boilers No. 2 of 10 sections, one of the same
make, No 1 of 80 sections, and two upright
tubiilar boilers. The proprietors speak
most highly of the Exeters.
The firm grows a varied stock and does a
very large plant trade, which is, however
exceeded by their cut flower business'
„„l^n ff T are shipped mainly to Albany
and Buffalo, N. Y., Danbury, Conn., and
other large cuies. There was a few years
ago a, large trade with Chicago, but it is
now dropped.
The roses, which are all grown in three-
quarter span houses, comprise many lead-
ing varieties. There is a house of' Bride
and several of various kinds, such as
American Beauty, Bon Silene, Bridesmaid
Papa Gontier, Meteor, Watteville. Souv-
enir d'un ami, Wootton, La France, Mad
?^£'°?'' ft- One house is full of young
hybrids There are nineteen forcing housel
on the place.
Carnations are very largely grown. The
best we saw in bloom was Daybreak, but
Puritan, Buttercup, Lizzie McGowan and
others are all exceptionally fine
There is an ample stock of palms and
stove plants for decorative purposes Gar
aniums, verbenas in pots and adiantums
have each a house to themselves besides
occupying part of several others Verbe-
nas occupy, in fact, three houses, there be-
ing about 30,000 plants growing here The
annual trade in this plant amounts to a
quarter of a million. Bedding plants are
to be found everywhere, and under every
bench are alternantheras, salvia, aeera-
i'"'?' ^^u' *'*°- ^°^ *« coming Spring
trade. The propagating houses are natur-
ally very numerous.
. ^^°K*?> which occupy one house, are giv-
ing full satisfaction, although a short
time ago they caused some anxiety
Several of the houses are fitted with the
automatic ventilator of the Chadborn-
Keunedy Mfg. Co., which works admir-
ably and to the proprietor's entire satis-
itTto atehZs'^f "^ ''"' ^''""^ •'^
Of the fifty acres of land already men-
tioned, fifteen are given up to the keeping
of twenty-five head of cattle, principallf
for their manure. The balance is useli for
nursery purposes and fruit trees ever-
greens, shade and ornamental trees and
shrubs are grown with good success.
At the time of our visit chrysanthe
F^in^.^^^^^^g^of "le past, but we were
told that 3,000 plants had been raised dur
mg the season.
But a short distance away is the estab-
lishment of J. G. Burrows, who has six-
teen greenhouses from 50 to 130 feet in
length standing amidst 5i acres of land
Carnations are the principal floWers
grown. Mr. Burrows considers Willinrn
Scott and Edna Craig the best pTnk carn^
tions out. He has a very high opinion of
L. Lamborn, of which one house is full
It IS a most profitable kind, and last vear
he picked 30,000blooms from a house 84 by
10 feet. Tidal Wave is also a very produc-
tive variety. Another favorite is Lizzie
MoGowan. Many orchids are grown here •
there is a good stock of cypripediums,'
dendrobiums and Cattleyas, all doing
Violets have not proved a success.
Ihe Exeter boilers and ventilators are
used here. In one of the houses top heat
IS applied by ineans of a g-pipe running
along the middle of the sash on the largef
side of a ?-spau house. The pipe acts also
as a purlin, Peeipat etio
Cypress Hills, N. Y.
Theo. Henkt {Cypress Hills Floral Co )
ha,3 done well this season with his ciner-
arias. His cyclamens are also very fine
iiLi„ f ¥?"" mignonette pretty extenl
sively of late and finds a ready sale for it
among the large uptown retailers. Henkv
whicnenvrywell!''''""''^ °' marigold?]
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at the
a,onu,ooo A
be grown. Varieties, falmetto, Bi
..uu,i,;ti ^ t-IlCII
largely of Ejberta
Koots, the best that c
moth and Conover's Colossal.' "'l5d,boo"ju
""<",<"e<l IVacli, of best leading sorts, "dud
i„™i„ „, ™u.-. g_,j^jj,y ^^^ ^j^^^j^.inciuo
A pricoc and Plum, in addition to our nsiifti Btn^iir
SponSppHca/l"™"" ° "'"'• Speclal^prfce" quoted
ALEX. PULLEN, ''¥^^,%\,^,, Milford, Del.
WHEW WRITINGMEHTIOH THE FtOHIST'S EXCHANGE
CYCLAMEN GICANTEUM
I'™ H."?^'^""}' strong plants showing bloom I
and *50c
,(Vn "V*"' -SiUtKU. .nao and MO per 100
$10 anTui pe"r W DraeV at ico^r^te
MAC BEAN, LAKEWOOD, N.J
ryt^ttf ♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦^^^A^tttttttTttTttTT^
^ STORRS& HARRISONCa. P^ti^l^TohTot^
♦ _ , Wliolesale Nnrserymen and Florists, !
t f™"n3'S^ThtV*"s! ''^%*^°;tSiIlSnoTsTn°d**^^^^^^^^
I free. Correspondence sllicited """^ ™""°'' °' P'=°*« annually. Trade list *
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS^^
(GRIPFXK'S SXRAIKf.)
Seed now ready. ' In sealed packets only.
Single, 700 seeds, 25 cts. per packet.
'' 1800 " 50
Double, 400 seeds, 35 cts. per packet
" 1000 " 50
Sweet Scented Hybrids, 500 seeds, 50 cts. per packet.
All the above in separate colors if desired. This seed has been carefully hand
hybridized and is the finest ever offered to the public.
Special prices on larger qnantites. cash with order.
OASIS NURSERY CO., Westbury Station, Long Island.
WHENWRITINr: iMB-ni-rinKii-ur- ■*■ «».»•_. .. ^
HIGHEST AWARD AT WORLD'S FAIR, CHICAGO
TH[ BosKoop HOLLiiiD Mim mumi
On hand in New York for immediate delivery.
H . P ROSES ^^^''^ *^'""'*^''' ^^^- ^- I-ni'set, Perle des
v ■ ^ ^, « Blanches, Alfred Colomb, Mad. Plantier
Persian Tellow, Eugosa Alba and Eosea, at $8.00 per 100 ^Jantier,
Clematis Oypsy Qneen, Lllium Speciosnm, etc.
Also a few Dutch Bulbs: Hyacinths. Tulips, Narcissus Paper White
and Polyanthus, Crocus, etc.
»^W*j Reasonable Offer Refused. -w
EXTRA CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY
strong Berlin Pips, per 1000, $8.00; per case, 3,500, $18 00-
Larger quantities cheaper. ' '
A perfect remedy for Mildew on Rosea and Carnation Rust.
25 lbs., $2.00. Joosten's Magazine Bellows, $3.50.
c-a-sxa: •Vvrii'ii oi3n:r::Ea.
FOSTITE
3 Coenties
Slip,
NEW YORK.
DREER'S DOUBLE FRINGED PETUJVIAS
Pert,hzing:Pelunia8 at our Nursery at Klverton, August. 1893
We also ofler the following choice strj
^-4F=»E:-rLjr>sji>j^ ^i
QDR Double Fringed Pe.
tunias are acknowl-
edged to be the finest strain
in the country. We have
been making a specialty of
these for over thirty years,
and annually grow on our
trial grounds over 6,000 seed-
lings, from which only the
very finest are selected for
propagation.
"We are now sending out
flue three inch pot plants,
which will furnish a quantity
of cuttings in a short time
in fifteen choice varieties.
$1.26 per dozen; $8.00
per ICO. Set of IS varieties
for $l.50.
IC^t-i-
and a|ve^dTrom' "^"^n^in^fraled colTISionTlhTno"'"' f^SeO. Carefully h'ybridized
Per 500 seeds, 76 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.60. "°"'=°"°°' w«" l^nowa to be the finest in the country.
Mi«!^'|YeTt^ca?ITaJ'=beert^?e?Tu''?el?c't^^^^
mottled, striped and fringed Petunias Trade pSf 60 cis ■ fs II $^'5o"f ol jIot"* '^™"M'"'
HENRY A. DREER. PHli.AOELPH|A
WHEN WRITING MENT,0„ THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE ^^"»^*i?k?r-ni«,
PA.
84
The Klorist's Exchange.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Wilmington, Del— Charles G. Grubb
has purchased the 64 acres known as the
Hiram Lodge farm, near Silverside station,
which he proposes to devote to the com-
bined business of a florist and of capon
raising. He will commence work imme-
diately the Spring opens He also intends
starting a store on Market St., Philadel-
phia, for the sale of plants and flowers.
South Okange, N. J. — W. Albert
Manda, late .iimior partner of the firm of
Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N. J., will
in the near future, start in business for
himself here in a convenient location op-
posite the depot. Meantime the ground is
being prepared and the work of erecting
six houses on the most improved methods
will shortly be commenced by Messrs. Thos.
W Weathered'sSons, of 244Canal St., New
York. Mr. Manda will grow a general as-
sortment of plants and flowers, and also
conduct a landscape gardening branch.
He will be assisted in the management of
the concern by his brother, Jos. A. Manda,
Jr lately superintendent of the orchid de-
partment at Short Hills. Mr. Manda has
the good wishes of his many friends m his
new venture.
Chicago.
N«w Tear's Trade.
Cut flower prices for New Year's
were: Beauty, $12toS40; Meteor, Wootton,
$10 to $15; Mermet, Bride, La France, $8 to
S12- Bridesmaid, Testout, $10 to $13; Perle,
Hoste, Niphetos, Gontier, $3 to $7 ; carna-
tions, long, $3 to $5 ; carnations, short, SI
to $1.50 ; violets, $1 50 ; Bomans, narcissus,
$1 50 to $2 ; smilax, $10 to $15 : callas, Har-
risii, $15 to $20 ; valley, $5 : adiantums, $1 ;
chrysanthemums, $3 to $10; asparagus,
$50; Farleyense ferns, 10 cents each.
Stock has not been very abundant since
Christmas, particularly colored roses ; car-
nations are still very scarce and keep up in
price. Violets proved slow in sale towards
end of week. Smilax is plentiful.
A few tulips are coming in, but are poor
In quality and slow sale.
New Year's trade was probably much
better than expected. Most all the down-
town stores were sold out of roses early in
the day. , . .
Ed Eagle & Co. have opened a store at
143 53d St., Hyde Park.
John F. Kidwell will open a branch
store on State, north of 39th st. on Jan. 15.
The floral designs at the inauguration of
Mayor-elect Hopkins, while not so numer-
ous as on former occasions, were of better
Geo Millek, of Hinsdale, is still enthu-
siastic over his short-spau to-the-south
houses. George says he saved at least one-
third cost in construction, and thinks there
is a large saving in heat. He is going to
devote considerable space to forcing Eng-
lish cucumbers this season, which proved
very profitable last year.
Club Hatters.
At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club on December 28 the resignation of
Henry Holzapfel, Jr., lately with the
Floricultural Department of World's * air,
and now connected with John Boyd
Thacher's Bureau of Awards, was ac-
cepted. Mr. Holzapfel was compelled to
go to Washington on removal of his de-
partment. , , a ,. . iv
Henry Izawa, who had charge of the
Japanese horticultural exhibits at the
World's Fair, will start in a short time for
the west and eventually for Japan. In a
letter to the Florists' Club he says : ' I
have constantly been feeling somewhat
abashed that in such a country as Japan,
which has been long known as the Flow-
ery Kingdom,'! scarcely heard of any asso-
ciation like this club of yours, where flor-
ists gather together, and talk and discuss
for the furtherance of floricultural devel-
opment and horticultural amelioration. I
am flrmly convinced, nevertheless, of the
great usefulness and grand work which
your club has accomplished ; and it is my
earnest desire that I may be able to do the
best I can in establishing such a club in
my own Japan.
" It is my belief that the art of cultivat-
ing flowers must be regarded as none the
less important than the art of sculpture or
painting, because the flowers form the
most beautiful part in nature; and that
the florists must occupy a more honorable
position than is now attributed them. And
I am happy to see your florists so flourish-
ing and prosperous, and hope to see our
Japanese florists in the same condition.
"As civilization progresses higher and
higher, the human taste for beauty and
fine arts improves more and more, and I
believe that the time may come when the
world of beauty will entirely fall into the
hands of those who are exponents of Na-
ture, and that the flowers of forfftn? will
blossom at all seasons."
Obituary.
New Yokk.— Albert Fleischman, a bro-
ther of the Hoffman House florist, died on
January 1 after a long illness. Deceased
was for sometime an assistant to his
mother, Mrs. Warendorff, the florist, of 113
E. 14th St.
Flushing, L. I.— Mrs. Samuel B. Par-
sons, of Broadway, wife of the well-known
nurserymen here, died on December 29 of
a complication of diseases. Mr. Parsons
was ill with pneumonia and his wife was
nursing him when she was taken ill. She
suffered greatly, but was up and around
the house at 4 o'clock that morning. At 8
o'clock she was dead. Mrs. Parsons was
in her seventy-first year. Their only child,
Herbert, lives in New York. Her funeral
took place from the Congregational Church
Sunday, December 31.
HELP WANTED
N/N/- .^iv rsi -r ^ UD-
A first class grower of Cut Flowers, with
Capital, to take an interest in the best
Floral and Seed business in one of ttie
largest cities in the South. Have trade
for all tiie cut flowers we can grow. A
Krand opportunity for the risrht man.
For parllculars address South, care
of this paper.
NEW AGERATUM.
BRIGHTON BEAUTY.
Dwarf and compact, 5 inches high, dark
purple, flue for borders, tried for three
years, never out of bloom, §1.00 per
doz., by mail, or expi'ess.
BEACH & CO., Bichmond, Ind.
. VERBENAS .
Special offer fo reduco stock.
Per 100 Per 1000
$36.00
Unsurpassed Mammotlis, rooted
cuttinps 1.25
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings a; ; v • ■ l-""
General Collection, named, 2M m.
pots 2.50
Begonias in Bloom.
Per dozen
SNOWDROP, 3 and 4 in., in bloom.. .60o. and (1.20
VERNON. 8 and 4 in " .600. and 1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA,3&4in. " ..60o.and 1.00
" '* seedlings, out
ofboxes J2.00perlOO
MANICATA AUREA, 3, 4 and 5 in., Jl.OO, $2.00
and $3.00 per dozen.
J. G. EISEIjE, SOtli and Ontario Sts.,
Tioga Stntion, PHILA., PA.
REOUCED PRICES
For Strong Clumps of Prize Winning
CHRYSANTHEMUiVlS.
Mrs. J. G. Whilldln
Mrs. J. N.Gerard
Mrs. B. T>. Adama
Mrs. L. C. Madeira
Hicks-Arnold
Ruth iMarg'rite Grabam)
E. Hitzerotli
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Extra fine collection of
VERBENAS
NOW READY.
Rooted Cuttings, $i.oo perioo; $7.00
per 1000.
If you are in need of Carnations write
to us for prices. We grow all the best
varieties. Blooms and Booted Cuttings
at any time.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.
BELLEVILUE, N.J.
. . . ROSES . . .
Per 100
Hybrid Perpetuals, leading sorts, strong
field-gr<^wn plants, dormant S8 00
BTer-blooming sorts, fleld-grown 6 00
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong 6 00
BEGONIAS ^
In variety, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100. |
Per 100 Per 1000
AGER ATUM, blue and wliito 81.26 $10.00
CUPHEA 1-50
FEVERFEW, the GeDQ 2.00 15.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1-85 10.00
SALVIA, Splendensand Wm. Bedman 1.35 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
Fred Dorner
Lillian Russell
Jessica
L. Cannins
C. B. Whitoall
Louis Boehmer
Mrs. Farson
Jno. H. White
Cullingfordii
Roslyn (Prize at Chicago)
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz.,$2 per 100.
Miss Kate Brown, the sensational early
white, nearly lOuO ready to ship.
Mrs. E. D. Adams, dwarf white.
Mrs. J. G. "Whilldin, best early yellow.
W. H. Lrincoln, best late yellow.
G. W. Childs, best crimson.
25 cts. per 13 ; $1.50 p«r 100.
Mrs. li. C. Madeira, solid Golden Ball.
Ruth, Incurrved white, very beautiful.
Begonia MetaXlica, strong-, 4 and 5 inch
pots. 13 to 15 cents each.
Shipped by express at special florists* rates
Paclied lipht and s'roug.
CilnIi or satisfactory reference must accompany
each order, or no attention will be paid them.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
Carnation Cuttings-
All the best varieties in cultivation. Fine
stock of Buttercup and William Scott.
NO DISEASE. NO BUST.
We will have ready for delivery by March
1st, 1894, the following kinds :
Doz. 100
Diaz. Albertini $1 00 86 00
Eliz. Reynolds 100 5 00
William Scott 100 S 00
Bichmond 100 5 00
Dr. Smart 100 6 00
TheStuart ZOO 10 00
Uncle John 2 00 10 00
Lizzie McGowan ^00
Daybreak ? 00
Buttercup ^00
Ijambom
Lady Emma
Portia
Mrs. Stanley 100
Tliomas Cartledge
Edna Craig 1 OO
Spartan
Puritan
Orders will be filled
pondence solicited.
Terms "'"'
DREER'S MAMMOTH VERBENA SEED.
Ne^w Crop No-vsr Ready,
CHOICEST MIXED VARIETIES IN THE BRIGHTEST COLORS.
Per Trade packet, 35c.; - '^ ounce, 75c.; - per ounce, $8.00.
=„„.iii„„ Vo,.hor,n Plnnm nre now nreferred by the leading florists to cutting plants, be-
c™?e o[ tlieTr \^gor and freedom frSmrusI The strain wl offer is selected with especial
reference to bright and salable colors.
OOBE4 SCANDEHS. "" S"""' Igl l!
SMILAX SEED, $5.O0 per pound UV/loOO aaeda AOcIa
OENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA "^ „„ ISScI' BOcIl
6YMNOCARPA per ounce, oociB.
Seed list to the trade of seasonable seeds now ready
Mailed Free To The Trade.
Pa.
Preliminary Flower Seed llstto the trade of s
HENRY A. DREER, Philadelpliia,
100
2 00
2 00
2 00
6 00
2 00
600
6 00
200
•otation.
1000
$50 00
46 00
45 00
45 00
45 00
76 00
75 00
16 00
16 00
60 00
13 00
15 00
16 00
16 00
45 00
46 00
16 00
Corres-
Striotly cash with order.
F. A. STORM, Carnationist,
HillbrijH Greenhouses, BAYSIDE, L. I., S. Y.
CANNA "HERMOSA" *
__ _ .1 trifle
;. thus makinc
uy Hardens
Stem much branched, making a very free bl<. ^ .^^ ^ .
h more showy plant than any yellow yetintroduced.^Jt has been
and has attracted e '"^
ipecially recommended for i
Bein; Plants for M.
" Per 100
Chrysanthenmms, 50 prize winners, our
eeleotlon $3 00
Double Petunias, finest fringed, best colors.. . i 00
Select Verbenas, mostly mammotli 2 00
Giant Pansies, distinct shades 1 00
New Heliotropes, large flowers 4 00
Seedling Abutilons, new colors, large flowers. 4 00
•■ Lantanas " '* . 4 00
Ooleus, extra fine sorts 3 00
Hardy Perennial Plants, 10 selected varieties,
Ca,umpB from open ground 6 00
Heliopsis Maximilianus, Clumps, the showiest
Perennial, in yellow .....— -- 6 00
Papaver Oriental. 2 year clumps, showiest red. b uu
All of the above and hundreds of other plants
can be furnished by the 1000 at reduced prices.
Shrubs, 1 to 6 years old. $5.00 to $20.00 per 100.
Trees as SilverMaples, Bos Elder. Sugar Maples,
Rum Cherry, Ash, Elm Sorts, 10 to 15 feet high.
Extra fine trees, $20.00 to $30.00 per 100.
Catalogue free. For anything in the florists'
line, address,
NANZ & NEUNER,
LOUISyiLI,E, KY.
In color .
latter, _but_the petali
j'uneiaranThas'artraeUTmOTelittentlon than any <«her pla^^
Aside from the flo
3 feet hiKh. never exceeaa -i leei. wuiie nsm- ucatuc lu junu. ^.^.-j^ -....- ,
ri fp.Rft. and fiaot. Suzzuui, 6 to 7 feet. i, . <1:.| nn nor h^^i^tt «10 ner IfK)
Sti-one plants, ready any time, 30 cts. each; S4.00 per d''|™j,»'*«' Pf"™'
Also Oapt.Suzzoni and Nellie Bowden f i ni? SIJ do?m'
Alufl.Crozv *1.UU peraozen.
Suzzonl. 30 cts. per oz.; nermosa. 50 cts. per oz. Fine mixed,
from newest varieties, 30 cts. per oz. Older varieties, 16 cts. per oz.
CALIFORNIA GROWN TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.
Best English strain. Fine Solid Bulbs. Single, to color, 70 cts. per doz.; »5.00perlOO. Mixed, Wets, per
doz ; $1.00 per 100. Single, second size, fine, mi.xed, $3.00 per 100,
Everythluff delivered at above prices. Always send eash with order.
FRED RAFFERTY, Bulb Grower, SANTA ANA, CALIF.
Beterenoes :-CommerciaI Bank of Santa Ana ; Orange County Savings Bank, Santa Ana.
Special Sale for Ten Days
OF
BEGONIAS.
FINE PLANTS, STRONG AND HEALTHY.
Cuttings,
3 inch pots.
The^ Klorist's Exchange.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
Fiw^'i*^" ^^^.^^l*'S'^ employ of Wm.
Elliott & Sons, 54-56 Dey St., New York
??Din°2'!; travelling for Z. De Forest Ely!
of Philadelphia. '
Carthage, Mo.-L. E. Archias&Bro.,
will, on January 15, 1894, open a wholesale
and retail seed house here at No. i Pollard
,?£■' ^°'i^ ^ain St., for the convenience
of their trade. Their house in Payetteville,
Art., will do business same as before.
Chrysanthemum Niveus.
Messrs. NATHAN Smith & Sou, Adrian,
Mich., have been advised by JVtr. C. Har-
man Payne and another source, that the
INlveus was shown in good form at a recent
meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society
ot ifiUgland, and was awarded by it a flrst-
elass certificate.
Boston.
Gardeners and Florists' Clnli.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Club was held at Horticultural Hall on
luesday, January 2. The retiring presi-
dent, Jackson Dawson, occupied the chair
long enough to dispose of a few matters
connected with the affairs of 1893, after
whicn president-elect, P. Welch, was for
mally introduced amid the applause of the
tbirty odd members present. The new
president delivered a short businesslike
address, and after introducing vice-presi
dent, Wm. Elliott, secretary L H. Foster
and treasurer Ed. Hatch, proceeded im'
mediately to the business on hand
The motion of E. A. Wood, that future
meetings of the Club be held in connection
with an essay and monthly dinner at a
hotel, thereby giving up the hall as a place
of meeting, was, after a heated discussion
. y,, '"ft' ,*e members purposing to
stand by the hall at any cost
The sympathy of the Club was extended
to i/awrence Cotter in his great bereave
ment,anda committee of three appointed
to draft suitable resolutions to be presented
to Mr. Cotter, a copy of which will be sent
to the trade journals for publication A
committee of five was also appointed by
the chair to attend the funeral of Mrs Cot
A letter of invitation to the dinner of the
New York Florists' Club from Secretary
John Young was read by Secretary Foster
A vote of thanks was extended to the re-
"■■i"! .?™?®"'^ ^^^ ^ motion to adiourn
ended the largest and most energetic meet
• ing held oy the Club in many months
A special meeting is called for Monday
night January 8, when Edwin Lonsdale is
ISf?'? ',?-''®^?''t=^?.*- The meeting of the
Philadelphia Club this week prevented Mr
iionsdale s attendance here Tuesday meht
The Market.
n. !■*■ ^°^\ extraordinary season for
the sale of cut flowers and the trade m
general, is the unanimous verdict of our
local florists. Not a single well-known
feature in the character of flower buyers
has developed this season, and it is a matter
of speculation what the next few months
will bring forth.
For years the florists of this city have had
but to replenish their stock when needed
a well governed and reliable trade would
do the rest. The Fall of 1893 brought un
Known and unwelcome circumstances, as
well as a multitude of petty, aggravating
conditions, prominent among them being
lU-coneealed attempts at economy by many
members of this community whose position
and well-known financial condition con-
trasted strangely with the cry of hard times
ihe retail stores have suffered consi-
aerably, wholesale and commission firms
nave had their share of trouble, but the
grower is m the worst plight of all, and it
is on his shoulders the heaviest burden will
WH =„I5 "vf ^ P"^ ■'^^^ ''etter year is at
fiand, and with returning confidence a suc-
cessful season IS hoped for and expected.
™?''*j?"P^™' °* ^'^^- Lawrence Cotter,
WHO died on January 1, was attended by
many florist friends of Mr. Cotter, besides
Florrt?^(5{rb.'™"° '""^ ^^'^'''"'' ^"-i
Carl Jukgens, of Newport, R. I is
makmg preparations to build four rose
houses, 20x300 feet each. The houses are
to Be used in exclusive cultivation of
maid*""^ -A^igusta Victoria and Brides-
m?< %^F^9^A.°^ Walnut Hill, is cutting
»ii"^"^^-'^ Mcdfowan, Hector, DaybreaE
and Marigold, with stems fully three feet
long, and some of the best blooms ever re-
ceived in this market. F. W.
85
NAUf Donrlir -to.ooo ROOTED
ow rceaay. cuttings ot
the best varieties of CARNATIONS. Send
for our price list.
HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.
No Chromos or Poetry,
But KOOd plants in variety, tor the retailer.
Write tor prices oo what you need.
RUSSIAN VIOLETS, GEM FEVERFEW AND
ACHILLEA, the Pearl, OUR SPECIALTIES.
A. & C. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N.J.
C L- E 7V^ K T I S
„, "t^.'SO Flowering, In Variety,
Strong- blooming plants, double and ainirle,
homegrown. Plenty of Jaokmanii and Henryi
Send for list $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100
Do°ure'?te^tf,'o"|fe.Po°w",''^f.OoTer1of.°''"«'''^«'
F. A. BALtBR, Bloomington. 111.
WHEN WHITIKG MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCH M«GE
200,000 ♦ PANSIES.
The JENNING'S STRAIN of Large
Flowering and Fancy Pansles.
.„?°J "*^'"'<"' blooming or Spring- sales alirays
n^ hl«*°''^-„7°-." '™°' 'lie "est, you can get
no better. Plants are all groivn in the field,
one ■" "" ^'°<''^y- Any size you want at
Finest mUed, all colors. Finest Pure White,
Largest Yellow, Dark Eye, S5.00 per lOOO-
$20.00 per 5.000; $3S.0O per 10 OOO. by
Express. '
Small plants of above vara, by mail 60ots. per
p ■ A. "»" fl'l a°y order up to Jan. 1, 2,600 seed
of either Finest mixed. Pure White or Yellow
$1.00 per packet. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
Wholesale Pansy Grower,
L. B. 25*. SOUTHPORT. CONN.
WMriV WPITfN.S WPIUTIOW THE PI.PP
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes
Mermets, Cusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouta, La Frances.
ADDRESS FOR QUOFAT ONS.
VILLA LOREAINE ROSERIES,
r. W. STEMMLBK. MADISON, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOBIST'S EXCHAWCE
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Fine iissortmant of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
lor our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
WHEN Hm^TiHGMENTIOlii THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOr
LYCHMS FLOS CUCULI PLENISSIMA SEMPER FLORENS.
(Prom photorirapk o} a five mmlhs ola plant.)
HIS is a new variety of Lychnis which we are the first to offer in the United
States, and it has so many excellent qualities as a forcing plant that we
are satisfied it will command a ready and extensive sale. A full description
will be sent on application. To parties wishing to catalogue the plant we will
furnish electros at 60 cents each.
Plants ready May ist. soc. each ; ,$3.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
TWO YEARS ROSES. j INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRIES.
$8.00 per 100, ineludinir Moss, Rugosa and Th
Persian Yello
77/f ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.
^ .ELIZABETH. N. J,
FOR SALE
4,000 PEARL TUBEROSE BULBS, per lOG.
1100; 1.000. $6.00. Thewholelot at tS.OOalOOO.
'° n^^" Varieties of DOUBLE FRINGED
i.rT„ „'**• s'rong. 2 incli pot plants, per 100,
%iM ; 200 for $6.00 ; $20.00 per 100. Rooted
cuttings of same, $1.60 per 100, free by mall.
ALTERNANTHERA— Far., Major, Rosea Nana,
Aurea Nana. Tricolor ; rooted cuttings, 60 ots.
per 100, free by mail ; $4.00 per 1000 by exprefs
30O VARIE6ATED ROSE GERANIUMS, Lady
Plymoulli, $4.00 per 100.
Cash With Order.
C. G. NANZ. Owensboroi Kentucky:
Rooted Cuttings.
Swanley While Violet, strong and hcalth?!tVoO
"^S w"''^?;*'?'''^'? ^"'"""'ens, •Compacta"
or Wm. Redman, t7.00 per 1000 by express.... 1.00
Flowerintt Beiromn, 12 varieties 1.50
''*1."k,*'{."l'''.'"^''*'"'"°"™™t. strong, well
established plants from propagating bench . . 2.00
Coleiis, 30 best market varieties, (absolntelv
free from mealy bug). $7.00 per 1000 by ex.... I.OO
Beliotrope, 6 best varieties i.oo
Hardy White Passion Flower, "C.Elliott"....! 2^00
Alternanthera, in 4 varieties, strong, from
Sp?esr»'SirYo^™.'':r.™.^!'^.''.^..''.':2.oo
A, B. DAVJS & SON,
PURCELLVILLE. VA.
SWEETPEAs!
Extra strong plants of
BLANCHB FBRRY
For forcing at $1. 00 perlOO; $8.50 per 1000.
It you are intending: of buying- some
write me for free sample and see
if they suit you.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
STOCK PLANTS.
A few left of
Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, best early yellow,
$1.00 per dozen.
Ivory, best white all round, $1.00 per
dozen.
Jessica, early white, 75 cts. per dozen.
FRITZ BAHR, Ardsley, N.Y.
IMPORTED ♦ OACM^t^
BUDDED ♦ tvUoJvO.
We offer an extra fine stoclilftf the
tollowing choice varieties, in strong 2
year old plants, worked low on Mauetti
stocks :
Alfred Colomb
Anna de Diesbacb
Baron de Bonstett
Baron Rothschild
Blanche Mor
M. Gabriel I,nlzet
Magna Charta
Merveille de J^yon
Biancue Moreau Mons. Bonceune
Comtess de Muran- Pail Neyron
.--o^ Prince de Rohan
Duke of Edinburgh Queen of Queens
Earl of Dufferin Rugosa
Fisher Holmes " Alba
Gen. Jacqueminot Sweet Briar
Glorie de Margottin White Baroness
ta Prance William Lobb
Mabel Morrison Ulricb Brunner
Mad. Cbas. W^ood Xavier OUbe
$2 a doz.; $f2ai00; $110 a 1000.
Alfred K. WHllams Duchess of Albany
Eonle de Neige Persian Yellow
Capt. Christy Souv. de Malmaison
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per tOO.
Cloth of Gold
Gloire de Dijo
Iiama.rqui
W. A. Richardson
TTaltbazn Climber,
No. 1
Waltham Climber,
Reine Marie Henri
ette
Solfaterre
$3«oo per dozen.
HENRY A. OREER,
714 Chestnut St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTrON
! FUORISTS' EXCHANS
86
The^ Florist's Exchanger
Cultural Department
Chrysanthemums.
No time should now be lost in getting first
cuttings of the principal varieties put jn.
At the outset it is absolutely essential tor
anyone entering on the cultivation of the
chrysanthemum with the idea of compet-
ing next Fall at any of the large shows,
that he should have a correct appreciation
of the task that lies before him. How
many, at the time of the shows, you will
hear say, " I am going in for it next year,
but next year comes round and the flowers
of such people never materialize. Others
will say, "I have got better blooms or 1
have better pot stock at home." I would
bid all such come to the front and stand a
beating or success like men ; you will be
more thought of, besides making better
flower shows. There can be no excuse for
not having the varieties, for the best varie-
ties for pots, so far as we know, are old
ones, and if you have not got them in stock
they can easily be procured very cheaply
from any reliable nursery. A list of the
best varieties has already been given in
the Flokists' Exchange.
The principal work now is to get tbe
varieties in the propagating bench that
there will be most call for. When short of
any I have found it a very good plan, as
soon as the first cuttings are rooted through
their first pots, to take and box them in
good soil and give them a warmer tempera-
ture. By so doing I am able to get three or
four crops and still be cutting from old
plants. I find that boxing and planting
in a bench is the best system for varieties
that don't sucker freely. A. D. ROSE.
Cannas in California.
How I wish that those who admire can-
nas (and who does not) could see them as
they have grown here this season 1 About
a week ago, after a few days of bright,
cool weather, they were the best that tbey
have been this year— every spike a perfect
bouquet. Today, Christmas, they are still
gay, but the weather has been darker for a
few days, and not so many blooms are
open.
Perhaps a few notes on the newer varie-
ties may not be out of place.
I have them growing on a sandy soil,
naturally poor, but slightly enriched in
the Spring, and the plants were well
mulched with manure in midsummer.
Star of '91 is not so new, of course, but it
has been rather popular. It is of good
habit and color, but the flowers won't open
well for me. . , -,
Admiral Gervais is very dwarf and
quite pretty, but the flower is quite small
Marquis Arthur de I'Aigle is good habit
and quite pretty, but small.
Alphonse Bouvier is of a gorgeous color,
but rather tall-six feet-and the flowers
lack substance and don't open well.
Maurice Mussy has the largest flower of
all and nice color, but petals are rather
narrow and very limp. , , , _„^^ ^„j.
Nardy Pere is very good, but does not
have enough blossoms open at a time.
Chas. Henderson, I think, is going to be
away ahead of Bouvier, being much earlier
a better bloomer and, above all, ot^mnoh
better habit, only about three and one-halt
'^Mm^ozy is still to the lront,^only iUs
a littllftoo tall-four and one-half to five
and one^alf feet-and in warm weather
loses nearly all its beautiful golden border^
Egandale would be about perfect m
every way if the flower was a little larger.
The coloi is not pleasing to all, but it is
bright and showy and every spike is full
and well rounded, and the rich, bronzy
leaves are very handsome. •, „„i„
J D Cabos is a handsome thing if only
the' flowers would retain their color It is
rather tall, though, and too rambling in
^™'^ong the yellows 1 had counted very
much on Captain Suzzoni, but I must con-
feL to a good deal of disappointment when
the stalks began growing up and np unti
they stand seven feet high. Being so tall
it seems top-heavy, and is inclined to lop
in all directions. The color is good, but
theend,sof most of tl^e petals are notched
and ragged, and many flowers don't open
^Countess I'Estoile is a pretty thing, but
petals are narrow. . .
Nellie Bowden, in mj opinion, has notn
ina to recommend it but its color.
Florence Vaughan has the finest shaped
flowers and the best substance of anytbing
I have yet seen, but has too much red and
is entirely too tall-six to six and one-half
*^Hermosa, a California seedling yellow, is
better color and good flower, and J"is a
habit of growth and flower spike that an-
swers the description of the ideal oanna.
Very compact, and three to four feet high^
Cannas don't seem to take very well here
yet, but I think mostly because so few
have seen the best ones.
They are certainly a grand sight when
grown in masses of one color, and in this
country are especially valuable because m
bloom so long. Most of mine have been a
blaze of color since June, and bid fair to
continue good for some time yet. F. E.
Dropsy of Violets.
A new trouble of violets has come to me
for determination from plants grown m
forcing-houses in the vicinity of Spring
Valley, New York. The trouble is due to
a dropsical swelling of the parenchyma of
the leaves at definite points situated upon
the smaller anastomosing veinlets. It usu-
ally occurs on the under side of the leaf,
but sometimes the swelling occurs also on
the upper side. Rarely does it occur on
the larger veins. The swellings appear as
small warts of a variable size, which can
usually be determined as such with the un-
aided eye. At the same time the leaf
changes from its normal color and fre-
quently becomes bluish or purplish, this
color extending over quite large areas.
This color may not be present in all cases,
but was so in all the specimens which
came to my hand. Parts of the leaf also
become yellowish. Transsections of the
leaf show that these swellings do not con-
sist of a hypertrophied tissue in the usual
sense of that term, for there is no increase
of the number of cells. The wart is en-
tirely due to an elongation of the cells con-
cerned. At length some of the elongated
cells become ruptured because their thin
walls can no longer stand the strain. This
permits the rapid drying of the cells of the
wart, and in turn also aids the desiccation
of the adjacent tissues. This gradual de-
siccation of parts of the leaf, together with
the partial loss of the physiological func-
tions of these members, finally results in
the death of the entire leaf, which then
withers and falls. One owner lost all his
plants in two houses by this trouble, or,
more properly speaking, all of his plants
in two houses lost their leaves.
Dropsical diseases of plants have only re-
cently attracted attention in America, the
first notice being by the writer, who made
quite an extended study of the trouble de-
veloped on tomato plants in the forcing
house The result of this study was pub-
lished in Bulletin No. 53, Cornell Univer-
sity Experimental Station (CEdemo of the
Tomato), May, 1893. It was found that
the trouble was Induced by the excess of
root absorption over transpiration. By
this unequal operation of these two laws
of plant physiology the succulent tissues
of the plant become charged with more
water than the plant can take care of
either by growth or transpiration, or by
both processes together. The result is
that certain of the cells become stretched,
their walls becoming thinner thereby ,until
they are no longer strong enough to hold
the form of the cell intact, when it rup-
tures Certain conditions of the forcing
house, as well as the season of the year
when such houses are most frequently
brought into requisition favor the lack of
harmony between these two processes in
the plant The temperature of the soil is
likely to be very near that of the air, or, at
least, not far below it, so that root activity
is almost constant. The confined air of
the forcing house, the obstructed light and
especially the short days in Winter, com-
pared with the long days of the Summer
season, greatly lessen transpiration, ihe
injury can probably be prevented, or at
least lessened, by selecting well-lighted
parts of the house for the plants, by pre-
venting an excess of water in the soil, and
by obtaining a temperature of the air con-
siderably higher than that of the soil.—
Prof. GEOBGE F. Atkinson, In Qarden
and Forest.
are also Kentias and Arecas. There are
some very fine specimens of Phoenix re-
clinata, P. rupicola, and P. tenuis, Cycas
revoluta, Seaforthia elegans and many
others. The aspidistras, pandanus, hens,
etc., are all in first class condition and
generally of good merchantable size.
Mr. Mosenthin put up three new green-
houses last Summer. They are 100 feet by
11, and are heated by hot water under pres-
sure. A pipe runs on each side of the
houses in the centre of the sash, and sup-
plies top heat when needed.
Peripatetic.
CYCAD ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA
Very heavy mall plimta, $8.00 per 100; $12.00
per 1000; $50.00 per 5000. Very large plants,
price on application.
SPIDER LILIES,(H,vmenocalllsCarnb!E.im.)
bulbs 5 to 8 inch cU-c. S3.00 per 100 ; JIO.OO
per 1000 ; $90.00 per 10,000. Write for prices
on anything you want to
SOAR BROS., Lemon City, Dade Co. Fla.
Chrysantheiniiin Culture
FOB AMERICA.
The Okiy Mum Booh Published for Imebicah Use,
—BY—
JAMES MORTON.
An excellent and fhorongi book: especially
adapted to the culture ot Ohryeanthemnma m
America. Tlie contents include
Oriental and European History.
American History. Propagation by Cnttings
Propagation by Grafting, Inarclling and Seed.
General Culture. E.vbil)ition Plants.
Exhibition Blooms. Classittcation.
Selection of Plants. Soil for Potting.
Staking and Tying. Top Dressing.
Watering and liquid Manure.
Disbudding and Thining.
eiirysantlwmunis as House Plants.
Sports and Variations.
Standard Chrysanthemums.
Insects and Diseases. .
Early and late Flowering Taneties.
Chrysanthemum Shows and Organization.
List of Synonyms.
Tarioties for Tarious Purposes.
Hints on Exhibitions.
National Chrysantlieiuum Society.
Calendar of Monthly Operations.
Thus it will be seen that tbe author cojers the
field quite thorouBbly. No other 1-°* >'»' J'^T
lishedou this subject ''PB"^°''°^f ..*^ J,„'° ^"1'^
value for American lovers of the Queen or au
tumn." lUuslratecl Pages, about 130.
Price, Cl0»h, $1.00; Paper, 60 oen»s.
]?0K SALE BY
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FuHon Street, New York.
PALMS, DRA-C^NAS
And other decorative plants at panic prices.
E you want good and cheap plants send tor my
New Autumn "Wliolesale Price List,
Then send in your orders and get a bargain in
plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Gardens. PlattsmOUth, Neb.
KEEP YOUR 9 ON US
DECORATIVE GOODS.
BOUQUET GKEEN constantly on hand.
Special low rates on all BULBS still in stock to
clean out. Get our estimate on your wants.
GOOD STOCK AT FATU PRICES.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
24 FINE PALMS for $10.00
1 dozen Chama?rops E.Ycelsa Palms, three
to four feet high, 6 to 10 characteristic
leaves, and 1 dozen Dion Bdulis Palms, fine
plants, all for $10.00. One plantof eachas
sample, for 81.00. Wild Smilax Palm
Leaves, etc., now ready. Send for Cata-
' CALDWELL, "The WoonsMAN,"
EVEKGItEEX, Ala.
WHrriWG MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S exCHAWGE
loi
They Are Scarce.
COCOS ■WEDDELIANA,
3 INCH POTS, $3.00 PtR DOZEN.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
SEEDSMiN, LOS ANGELES, CAL.
ATTENTION.
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
Ill great variety. Prices very low.
Send for list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J
ANNAPOLIS,
LONG NEEDLE PINES
and SAW PALMETTO CROWNS.
Price ner 100 f.o.b..l ft. $1.60; 2 ft. $2.50; 3 ft. $3.60;
4 ft. $6.00; 5 ft. $8.00; 6 ft. $12; 7 ft. $15.
Saw Palmetto Leaves, per lOOO, $6.00. (Weight
about 300 lbs. packed.) Cash with order. Write
for price list ot other Decorative goods.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
New Durham, N. J.
Max Mosenthin has long been known
as a large and successful grower of palms
and stove plants, and we find him this
Winter doing equally well with his roses,
for which he obtained the highest prices
paid during the holidays. His Bride and
Mermet were particularly noticed.
He grows a pretty large assortment of
roses in six houses of the average length
of 150 feet, and all full of very healthy
plants. Two of these houses were built
last Summer and were planted later than
the others. They give every promise of
giving good crops for the Spring and bum-
mer Mr. Mosenthin will have a large
stock of hydrangeas, spirsea and azaleas
for Easter, and expects a good lot of Dutch
hyacinths in a week or two. He has also a
full supply of hyacinths in pots for the
Spring trade. There are plenty of cinerarias,
all fine plants. The supply of palms of all
sizes and varieties and of stove plants, is
ouiteuptoMr. Mosenthin's reputation m
that line. Latanias, of which he sold over
a 000 last season, are well represented, as
HEADQUARTERS FOR
GtLIFOIIIIIt PWS PLUMES
And CALLA LILY BULBS. SurpluBBtocta
of Yellow Globe and Flat Uanveis OMOM
SEED, SMILAX, COBJESA, Etc. Collectofe
ot and Dealers in allkindsof Pacific Coast Seeds
Pritchardia, Phoinix and other PALM Seeds
InlarceorBmalllotsatlowrates. ACSTIIALIAN
and JAPANESE Seeds ot all iinfla. collected by
our own agents and supplied fresh as soon as re-
ceived. Write for quotations to Seed Dept., e
GEKM AlJf EKUIT CO., los Angeles, Cal.
LATiNIA BORBONIOA.
. pots, i ft
" ?i':
. H on
.. 8 00
.. 2 00
. . 0 35
Phoenix Recllnaia, 7
Asparagus Plumosu
pots, 3i ft ^ ™
5 in. bushes 0 fin
4 " 0 25
Pandanus Veilchll, 8 in. pots. 4 ft . . 6 00
',', '.. 6 " H" '.'.'.'■'.■■'■'■ 1 00
Adiantum Cuneatum, 8 in. pots, IJ high by
2tt.diameter '.;■ ^■••■^•••,i,"X„', inn
Out Adiantum Cuneatum, fine fronds, $1.00 a 100
Out Asparagus Plumosue. 8 ft. strings. 60 ct«.,
76 cts. .and $1.00 .,=„,.
All measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J. L. LOOSli, Alexandria, Va.
SIEBRECHT & lADLEY, Rose Hill Nurserj
1.00 a, pair.
PIRST-With DECORATIVE PLANTS of all kind.
SECOND-With extra Bne fresh CYCAS LEAVES. $1.50
THIRD-With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS.
FOURTH-With fresh DRAC^INA ^ANES^ -^T^^^^
409 Stto. ^a.ve., IWe-w ^rorlsL.
FARLBYBNSB.
We otter fine fronds of this Queen of
Ferns, at $10.00 per 100. Plants
from 60 cts. to $5.00.
AREOA LUTESOENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft $10 "0
in .. 1 " 7 " 8 uu
^S " 64- 600 I
The Klorist's Exchange.
87
The Gardener's Burial.
This is the grave prepared ; set down the bier ;
Mother, a faithful son we bring- thee here
In loving ease to lie beneath thy breast,
Which many a year with loviny toil he drest;
His was the eldest craft, the simple skill
That Adam plied, ere good was known by ill;
The throstle's song at dawn his spirit tuned ;
He set his seeds in hope, he firaf ted, prnned»
Weeded and raow'd, and with a true son's care,
Wrought thee a mantle of embroidery rare.
The snowdrop and the Winter aconite
Came to his call ere frosts had ceased to bite.
He bade the crocus flame as with a charm ;
The nestling violets bloom'd and fear'd no
harm.
Knowing that for their sakes a champion meek
Did bloodless battle with the weather bleak ;
But wlien the wealthier months with largess
His blazoned beds put heraldry to shame.
And on the Summer air such perfume cast,
As Saba nor the Spice Tales ne'er surpassed.
The birds all loved him, lor he would not shoot
"""1 the winged thieves that stole his fruit ;
The pilgrim swallow, and the dearer guest
That sets beneath our eaves her plastered nest ;
The merry white throat, bursting with his song,
Plutter'd within his reach and fear'd no wrong;
And the mute fly catcher forgot her dread.
And took her prey beside his stooping head.
Receive him, Mother Earth ; bis work is done ;
Blameless he lived, and did offence to none ;
Blameless he died, forbidding us to thi-ow
Flowers in his grave, because he lov'd them so;
But bloom among the grasses on his mound.
He would not have them stifle underground,
We tliat have loved must leave him; Mother,
keep
A faithful watch about him in his sleep.
—London Spectator.
EVERY FL,ORXST OUGHT XO
X»rSVRE HIS GI.ASS AGAINSX
HAII..
For particulars address
JOHN «. ESLER, See'y. Saddle River, N. J.
FOR SALE CHEAP!
O. K. Plants of CYCLAMEN PER5ICUM, in
full bloom, In 6 and 6 in. pits. 1st size, $1.00
each ; 2d size, 75c. each ; 3d size, 50o. each. Also,
fresh cut flowers, Koses, Pinks, Valley,
Bomans, Narcissus, etc., at lowest prices.
ANTON SCHU1,THEI,S,
Florist, P.O. Box 78, Collese Point. N. V.
We deliver all plants in New York with our wagof
and guarantee delivery in Rood condition.
100,000 MUMS.
HOOTED CUTTINGS.
GOLDEN WEDDINS. H. E. WIDENER. ADA
SPAULDING, MINNIE WANAMAKER,
IVORY, and 30O other varieties.
Send your list to us.
$I.OO per Hundred,
C. W. TALBOT, Nevada, Mo.
CIRNIITIOII CUTTIIIGS
OP ALI. THE LEADING
SORTS IN SEASON.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
VERBENAS *J?.'?°;°"''_e?''£?''"x£'^"" I
..„. Tlai;iiIa"ted''.fu''t??^™^W«^^^^ GERANIUMS ^n'*a'ife"s!
«ooted"S'|»;eS!-a„*^^^^
w. B. woodruff, Plonst, Westfield, N. J. fred. boerner, cape May city, n. j.
WHEN WRiTiMr.ur,«T. „.,,„. ,HB|TIHG MENTIOWTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BOOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. """TED CUTTINGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION,
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
BOOTED CUTTINGS.
00 cents ijer 100 and npirards. List on application.
VERBENAS, $5.00 per 1000.
H. MILLINGAR, Merchantville, N. J.
WHEW WRrXlNG MEMTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SO.OOO ROOTED CUTTINGS of the
Daybreak Carnation
Will be ready for delivery by January 10.
Orders booked now. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Price S3.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Terms strictly cash.
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attica, Wyoming Co., New York.
CHEAP STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Md. C. AudlfTuier E.G.Hill
Eira
Puritan
Moonlight
Dominatit _ ^„_
Mrs. G. Kundle Hon. J. Walsh
Mandarin
L. Boehmer
Mermaid
Mrs. A. RoBers
CARNATIONS and VERBENAS.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
All the lending- Cnrnations : Daybreak,
Puritan, Edna Craig, McGowan, NeJlie Lewis.
&c.
Immense stock of Mammoth Verbenas.
Send for prices on what you want.
Catalogue ready about Jan. 15. Send for it.
VICK & HILL, - Rochester, N. Y.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties o£
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1604.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
WM. SWAYNE,
P. O. Mox 226, KENNETT SOUARE, PA.
C OI-EUS.
A larg:e stock, in 75 varieties, including
the very newest kinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at Se.60
per 1000 by express ; in 20 varieties at Sl.OO
per 100 by mail.
Golden Redder (true), at $10 per lOCO ; Ver-
schaffeltii. Golden Verschaffeltli, Mrs.
I. D. Haight and other jellowsat $8 a 1000.
New Kinds, IncludinK- some of the most
handsome ever offered for sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at $8.00 per II 0 by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100 :
Verschatteltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
Carnations-
Rooted Cuttings of new and
leading- Jiinds.
We make a specialty of BUTTERCUP and
STANLEY, of which we have a large stock.
$5.00 per lOO ; $45.0O per lOOO.
Plants all in prime condition and an inspec-
)n solicited.
Send for circular of both Colons and
Carnations.
Cash with order. Safe delivery gaaranteed.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
W.H. Lincoln Glorioaui
L. Canning Diana Snow Fairy'
Violet Rose Elaine
And many other good varieties, lOc. each.
Kooting cuttings, $l.60 per lOO.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown. N. Y.
Address
2:TO x>isEji.sEi 3STO la-crsx!
Catalogues ready January 1, 1S9-1. Correspondence solicited.
The best collection of the newest and most profitable
COMMERCIAL -j- CARNATIONS
can be found at the model range of Carnation Houses at
Gil^JEIEIIVI^, I I.
Wait for our price list before placing your orders.
Remember our stock is WARRANTED.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, I. I.
WHEN WRITirie MEHTIOH THE n.ORIST-8 EXCHAHr.F
NEW WHrXE CHRYSANTHEMUM
IN I
theprontI JVIUTUAL FRIEND
Carnations
AND
-^— Roses.
New and Standard varieties,
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdener, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada. Spauldlng. Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. G. Hill, Tuxedo, etc,
15 cts. each; $l.20 perdoz; $8.00 per lOO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 cts.
Orders booked now for the leading: varie-
ties of Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums,
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX, $1.20 per 100; $12.S0 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH OKI)EK.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR -"US MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I tion solicited.
SWEETBRIER
Eeceived 1st Premium for "best seed-
ling- of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" I like its color better than Davbreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
'* Sweetbrler is all that can he desire*."
VV. A. Manda.
Rooted cuttings, $10.00 per lOO ;
S80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, Lady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
ITION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
RANK.
i]j It IS sure to be a prize winner and a leading-
"^ variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massacliusetts Horticultural Society, 1893.
Orders booked now for March delivery. 50 cents each; $4,00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please.
MANN BROS., Randolph, IMass.
COME AND SEE THE BOYS!
rut YELLOW GinNlTIOII, BQUTON D'OR.
After growing this variety for the past three Winters we are convinoed it is the
very best yellow carnation ever introduced. What we claim— It is decidedly a
good strong grower and free bloomer, color 11 beautiful yellow, pencilled with deep
carmine; shape of the best possible form. Calyx perfect ; Stem long and stiff. The
foliage Is possibly better than of any other Carnation. Price, S1O.0O per 100 for
rooted cuttings, ready March 1st; g75.00 per 1000. Orders filled in strict rotation.
350 at 1000 rates. We invite all to come and see it grow and convince themselves. It
only takes one hour from New Yorii City.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.Y.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦««4«^4«4«
I ^.--.CARNATIONS..^^ I
T 4 ^ HOUSES planted to Carnations, all of which are under my special care and ♦
T I *'T supervision, so that I can guarantee all the cuttings sent out as first-class. ♦
Z The varieties I grow are DAYBREAK, LIZZIE MoSOWAN. SILVER SPRAY ^
T GRACE DARLINS, AURORA, PORTIA. EDNA CRAIG, FRED. DORNER J B *
X FREEMAN, GOLDEN TRIUMPH and ANNIE PIXLEY. ' ♦
♦ Not a big list but an awful good list. Come and see them grow or write to me i
* tor prices, stating how many you will want of each variety and when thev are to i
* be delivered. I thinii we can make a deal that will be satisfactory to us both. ^
t -DANNIE PIXLEY.*-^ t
♦ Prom a commercial point of view, right now at Christmas I can say for this ♦
J variety that It 16 the finest I ever grew. With only ordinary culture I can cut stems ♦
J twenty inches long; the flowers are large, the calyx has never burst, the nlants are ♦
2 more than ordlnariLy strong and healthy, and the color is just right-one of those ♦
J pleasing shades of light pink that people can't help but buy. ♦
-y it you will have to acknowl- ^
at $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 ♦
♦
my stock by over ^
^ Terms casli before shipping, or C. O. D. T
1 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. ♦
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Florist's Exchange.
. A. Seidewitz Annapolia, Md.
G. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., B.C.
Edgar Sanders. . . 1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Dunlop Toronto, Ont.
Jos. Bennett Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N . Y.
John G. Esler Saddle River, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen. Ala.
D. HONAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
JR. LiTTLEJOHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
EnOENB H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
Jas. H. Denham Loa Angeles, Cal.
"Walter Mott Traveling Representative.
Frank Huntsman. 37 W. ith St., Cincinnati. O.
F. J. Michell 1018 Market St., Phila., Pa.
David Rust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
T. P. Keenan Chicago, 111.
These gentlemen are also authorized to receive Ad-
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Contents.
Cannas in Calipornia
Catalogues received
Changes in Business
Chrysanthemum Niveus
Cultural Department
Glirysanthemums
Dropst of Violets
Forcing Shrubs For Easter ....
GARDENER'S Bdrial, The (Terse) .
Obituart
plants and flowers
Question box
Seed Trade Report
Some desirable Native Perennials .
TRADE Notes :
Boston
Charlotte. N. C, Waahineton ....
Cypreas Hills. N. Y., Fishkill, N. T. .
Chicago
New Durham, N. J
Baltimore. Brooklyn. Milwaukee, New York
Philadelphia, SL. Louis
Eatli, N. Y.. Rondout. N, T
Richmond. Hill. N. V
Buffalo, Mamarutieck. N, Y
Chatham, N. J., San Francisco
Delay in the Mails.
On account of the heavy mail trafiHc oc-
casioned by Christmas and New Year's
holidays, the second class matter which in-
cludes all newspapers, has been consid-
erably delayed. This explanation, will,
we trust, be satisfactory to those of our
subscribers who last week failed to re-
ceive their copy of the FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
on time.
New York.
Mr. P. O'Maka, of Peter Henderson &
Co., 35 37 Cortlandt st., president-elect of
the New York Florists' Club, was taken
sick Wednesday evening, December 27,
with the grip, which developed into quinsy
sore throat, rendering him unable to at-
tend his duties. It is expected he will be
at his post in a day or so.
Business at New Year's was fair, al-
though comparison with that done at
Christmas made it look poor. The cessa-
tion of New Year's calls and the growing
custom of the wealthier classes to spend
the holidays in the country have a bad
influence on the sale of Sowers, yet there
was a goodly number disposed of at fair
prices. Orders for baskets were numerous,
but nothing to compare with orders for
loose flowers in boxes. Flowers were
plentiful, with the exception of very fine
American Beauty roses.
Cut Ftower Exchange.
Business was good here on Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday, although not up
to that of Christmas. The rest of the week
was naturally dull. On Wednesday morn-
ing prices were: Lilium Harrisii, $1 to $2
per dozen; callas, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen;
carnations, $1.50 to S3 for extra fine ; mign-
onette, 25c. to 50c., a drug in the market,
no demand for it ; violets, generally poor,
50c. to SI— slow of sale ; lily of the valley,
$1.50 to $3 per 100 ; Roman hyacinths, $1.50
to $2 ; tulips, $3 to $4 ; narcissus, $2 ; smi-
lax, 8c. to 10c. per string ; asparagus, 30c. ;
Narcissus Trumpet Major, of which W, H.
Siebrecht, of Astoria, is already bringing
in some fine ones, are fetching $6 per 100 ;
the finest roses are quoted as follows : Cu-
sin, 8c. ; Perle, 4c. to 6c. ; Testout and
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 12c. ; Papa
Gontier, 4c.
The retail fiorists generally found trade
as good as they expected.
W. Brower & Sons, 955 Broadway, had
their window prettily decorated with holly
and mistletoe and a fine display of cut
fiowers. They did a much larger Christ-
mas trade than they expected. New Year's
was more quiet, yet they sold an immense
quantity of cut flowers in boxes, and made
up several handsome baskets.
Fleischman, under the Hoffman House,
did a roaring trade in cut fiowers on both
the holidays. His transient business at
New Year's was most excellent.
H. Butler, 918 Broadway, was very
pleased with his Christmas and New Year's
business. He had several dinners and re-
ceptions to decorate at Christmas and a
heavy amount of orders for boxes of cut
fiowers at New Year's. Baskets were less
in demand than in previous years.
P. Okkerse, 11 E. 14th St., had his con-
servatory in the rear of his store entirely
depleted of plants, in which he did a big-
ger holiday trade than ever before. The
cut flower trade was also lively.
John Morris, Jefferson Market, who
had laid in a big stock of plants of all
kinds, Christmas trees included, had to
regret he had not laid in more, as he was
sold out of nearly everything on Christmas
Day. At New Year's the rush was not so
great, but he sold as many cut flowers as
he had to sell and made a serious impres-
sion on his new stock of plants.
P. J. O'Connor, 1 Barclay st., did well,
particularly at Christmas, and was kept
busy taking and delivering orders on both
holidays.
T. G. HALLINAN, 417 3d ave., had a good
holiday trade and several large decorations,
among them that of the Turn Verein Hall
for ihe reception given by the St. Stephen
Society, a reception in E. 12Lh St., and a
Christmas dinner of thirty covers on 5th
ave. For this last holly, mistletoe and
asparagus were principally used.
E. BOGAN, 151 E. 25th St., had several
churches to decorate, and also several din-
ner parties and receptions. His sales of
plants were beyond his expectations, and
holly and mistletoe sold as never before.
F. DONOHOE, 940 6th ave., sold out all his
stock of greenery at an early date. He is
quite satisfied with the trade he did in all
branches.
John M. Hodgson, 545 5th ave., found a
falling off in church decorations, but a
very good trade in cut flowers.
Mr. Wm. R. Williams, Falls of Schuyl-
kill, near Philadelphia, was in town this
week.
We are glad to learn that Mr. John N.
Mat has recovered sufficiently to be able
to come downstairs.
Brooklyn.
New Year's Day trade resembled that_ of
Christmas in so far as prior orders being
given was concerned, and it was not till
Monday morning that any activity was
noticeable. Flowers were plentiful, smilax
and asparagus being a drug. Prices ob-
tained were not so high as during Christ-
Among the retailers considerable demand
was made for handle baskets of cut fiowers,
more so than in previous years. A good
deal of funeral work helped to enliven
business. The general verdict is that New
Year's Day trade was very satisfactory.
T. Clark, corner Lafayette ave. and Fort
Greene place, expresses himself as more
than satisfied with the business he did dur-
ing the holidays. New Year's Day was a
great improvement on the preceding one
and his sales of palms and plants were un-
precedentedly large. He had five funerals
to attend to on January 1.
A. P. Wacker, 392 Myrtle ave., sold out
all hi<* greenery, holly, wreaths, etc., and
was busy filling orders for cut flowers till
10 P.M., every night of the holidays.
M. Keenan, whose new palm house and
conservatory communicating with his
store make his place one of the finest in the
city, had quite a run on his plants of all
kinds. Cut flowers sold well, too, and
altogether business was amarkedimprove-
ment upon last year's. He decorated
several churches, quite as many as he had
to attend to the year previous.
A. C. SchAEFER & Co., Court St., hada
decoration for a christening at which they
used up some 500 Perle roses.
J. FiTZSiMMONS, Court st., is confined to
his room on account of sickness.
A. Jahn, 138 Broadway, whose windows
were as usual beautifully decorated for the
holidays, has been very busy.
The vase of choice flowers which for years
past has always decorated the Mayor's
table on New Year's Day, was this year
the joint offering of Mr. Jahn and Mr.
Fred. Scholes, the well-known orchid con-
noisseur and collector. The florist con-
tributed the vase, two feet high, of irrides-
cent ware, and his professional skill in ar-
ranging the orchids. This beautiful offer-
ing was both a token 'of esteem to Mayor
Schieren and a tribute to the memory of
the late Daniel J. Northrup, secretary of
the Board of City Works for the past 20
years, who had always presented a vase of
flowers to the Mayor at New Year's.
On Tuesday Mr. Jahn had a very exten-
sive decoration for the house wedding of
Mr. J. Li^bman and Miss Scharman at
Hart st. and Stuyvesant ave. The whole
house was richly decorated, and the dinner
table was a fine specimen of floral art. On
Thursday Mr. Jahn made four large pieces
for a funeral and has had his hands full of
minor orders ever since Christmas.
Milwaukee.
Chrlfitmas and New Tear Trade.
Considering the dull times, the holi-
day trade was far beyond expectations, and
was even better than that of last year. Pot
plants especially were in great demand ;
cyclamens, primulas, potted violets and
small palms sold well. The weather was
very mild, being very handy to deliver
goods. Retail prices for roses ran from
$1.50 to $2.50 per dozen ; carnations, 50c. to
75c. ; violets, $1 per bunch of 25; lily of the
valley, $1 per dozen; paper-white narcissus
and Romans, 75c. per dozen. Roses were
plentiful and of good quality; colored car-
nations were scarce. Chrysanthemums
were not worth mentioning. Holly sold
in great quantities, there being about twice
the amount of last year sold.
CURRIE Bros, did a very satisfactory
business ; their plant sales amounting to
five times those of last year. They had
some very fine cyclamens in their win-
dows.
J. Mathewson, foreman forCurrie Bros.
left for Sheboygan, Wis., where he has
leased the greenhouses of Mr.OttoSchucht.
Club Meeting.
The Milwaukee Florists' Club held
their monthly meeting in their new club
rooms at 319 Grand ave., January 2. The
order of the evening was election of offi-
cers, the result being as follows : Presi-
dent, John M. Dunlop ; vice-president,
Ben. Gregory ; secretary, A. Klokner ;
treasurer, H. Haessler; trustees, H. Staeps,
H. Schwebke and F. P. Dilger.
The treasurer's report was brighter than
ever, showing a very handsome balance on
hand. A. Klokner,
Baltimore.
The Market.
The trade at New Year's is difficult
to sum up ; some of the dealers were busy
and the business of others was not in-
fluenced by that holiday at all. Carnations
are in good demand ; they sell at retail
everywhere from 35 cents to $1 per dozen,
and quality does not govern the price as
much as the location together with the
trade that a dealer has. Violets are plenti-
ful and have come down to the price of
$1.50 per 100 at retail. Good roses are not
over-plentiful, and some days there_ is
really a scarcity of the best going varieties.
Take it all in all, business at the present
time is up to that of last year, with the
difference that there is more credit trade
now than then.
Carnations.
The firm of Akehurst & Sons, at
White Marsh, Baltimore Co., are known
to send to our market some of the finest
blooms of carnations. Knowing this, I
was surprised on a recent visit to find that
the country through which I had to pass
to get to their establishment showed no
sign of richness of land, for the soil seemed
everything but fertile. Here, isolated from
nearly all other fiorists' places, carnations
are grown that show at once that there is
money in them provided they be grown
aright. There are not many, neither are
they fine houses, but they are built to suit
the carnation. Overhead heating is used,
steam being the medium for distributing
the heat. An upright tubular boiler, one
that is generally used for power purposes,
supplies heat. Soft coal is the fuel. I
should judge that there are about eight to
ten thousand feet, and this area of glass
was heated by the small quantity of 30 tons
of soft coal up to date. December 38. The
houses are 16 feet wide by 100 long, heated
by 14 inch feed and four one inch returns.
Here are some of the cultural points I
learned and which may interest your car-
nationist readers :
Mr. Akehurst, Jr., said, '*I have kept
this soil in these benches three years;
it was my intention to take it out, but
labor is so scarce here that, being late, we
were compelled to allow it remain in the
benches.
" We use about 100 pounds of raw bone
to the house, working it in the soil when it
is in the benches. Well rotted cow manure
is also placed on the soil an inch thick, then
the bench is well soaked with water.
"After the carnation has ceased to pay,
in the early part of the Summer, we re-
move the plants and let the soil remain in
the benches. When planting time comes
around, about the beginning of September,
we soak the benches well so that the large
clods can be pulverized, then we put on the
fertilizer before setting the plants.
*' We lose very few plants by replant-
ing, being careful in watering them when
first planted.
"Here are some that I have mulched with
sphagnum moss which I have not watered
for three months. They are doing well,
but cannot say there is any great advan-
tage in this method.
"Grace Wilder is our best pink ; there is
a knack in cutting this variety at the right
time otherwise the flowers will not come
up to the requisite color.
"Silver Spray is our best white ; we have
tried nearly ail the whites, but this one
gives us more blooms than any other
variety. We did not give Lizzie McGowan
a fair trial but we shall. Hinze's White
we do not care for ; it does not bloom
enough.
"Strange to say, Starlight has done well
with us, only the blooming qualities are
not what they ought to be, but the flower
is fine. Portia is our best scarlet. Bliz-
zard does well with us ; so also does Tidal
Wave. Fred. Dorner bursts badly. I have
seen Sweetbrier and like it ; have bought
quite heavy, but here is a variety that has
given us blooms nearly as good — Anna
Wiegand. Dawn we grow as a good sala-
ble pot carnation.
"Temperature we find an important point
in growing carnations. We try to keep it
as nearly as possible to 56 degrees during
the night. We find that those varieties
that burst show more inclination to do so
in a high temperature. We air freely, and
syringe often, but only lightly, always
seeing that the moisture is dried off by
night.
"We have been experimenting with the
different fertilizers, but find that manure
and bone suit our soil the best. We have
seen no signs of rust as yet, and are happy
at it.
"Carnations pay us as well as any crop we
have tried to grow. We only raise two
things — carnations and violets.
"We have not been troubled with the
violet disease to any great extent. Really
we never thought about it until our atten-
tion was drawn to it. We grow our violets
The Klorist's Exchanoe.
89
ia pots all Summer. These violets here
received too much green manure and the
crop IS a failure."
The most remarkable circumstance about
the carnations at this place is that, though
grown in the same soil three years, they
look better than any I have seen. At the
time of my visit the plants were literally
covered with buds. One impression that
was made on my mind was that with all
the ones of hard times there is still money
in the business, if judicious management
and economical methods be adopted.
Edwin A. Seidiwitz.
Philadelphia.
New Tear's Trade.
.... The new year opened with very
bright prospects as far as the cut flower
trade IS concerned, for everyone was very
busy New Year's Day. Growers had no
trouble to sell their stock ; in fact, many
more roses could have been used. White
carnations went slow ; they were the only
flowers that seemed to be in excess of the
demand ; on Monday $2 was asked for
these, but many were sold much lower
JJeauty and Belle keep up in price, $7.50
per dozen being asked for good ones ; on
Monday these roses were scarce. Brunner
was also asked for, very few being in early
in the week. Testout was also in good de-
mand. Meteor averaged $10, while Bride,
Mermet and La France brought $S; Perle
sold well at $6. Valley does not seem to
go up m price, although I saw some good
flowers, and a great deal is being used ; $5
seems to be the general figure. Joseph
Heacock is bringing in some good valley,
both flowers and foliage being fine.
Romans and narcissus were both plenti-
ful and sold well at $3 and $i ; camper-
nelles are in and are good, bringing 16 ;
freesia averages $3, but there is not very
much in as yet. Robert Craig sent in
some very good Harrisii ; they bring $15 :
callas sell at $1.50 per dozen; mignonitte is
now very good, bringicg $3 ; it seems to be
much sought after. Heliotrope brings $1 ;
1 think more could be sold if florists would
tell their customers to put it in vases by
itselt, as It taints the water so quickly, and
in:ure3 other flowers. Single violets are
very plentiful and average 6 cents: doubles
were ra,ther scarce early in the week ; $1.50
is asked for good ones. There were a great
many of these held back last weekTand
consequently many were spoiled ; $3 was
the highest limit reached, while $1.50 could
nave been got any day, so where and how
does It pay to hold flowers back » Cer-
tainly some very unpleasant feelings origi-
nated by so doing between the grower and
I®'.?;'l®''.- Adiantum is more in de-
mand, $3 being the general price.
1 notice a few nice plants of white lilac :
these came from W. K. Harris.
Poinsettias have been very largelv
wanted this week. I think it would pay
grow more of these, they come in so
g(rod at this season for decorating
■ V?™?'''^ ^™ °°"' ooming in, and those
n 4-inch pots find ready sale. I saw some
"> o.inch pots, too large to sell well.
1 do not see many flowers now of Eucha-
ris Amazonica ; but those brought in find
profitaW ^' *°^ """''' "'°''® "°" ^^ grown
Retail Stores.
Geo. Anderson has finished glazing his
two new houses and can now complete the
msides at his pleasure.
This locality was full of excitement on
J- uesday morning, created by a fire in one
of D. G. Dannenhower's greenhouses. The
i ire Department responded promptly and
soon put the blaze out. It was probably
caused by the flue collapsing in close proxi-
mity to the boiler. About $200 loss was
sustained.
Edw-in Lonsdale has finally decided to
put the new carnation, Helen Keller, out
this season, and already has a good many
orders booked. It is certainly a fine carna-
tion and should take well.
Walter Mott, the genial traveling rep-
resentative of Henry A. Dreer, has been
down with the grip, but last accounts state
he will be on the road again next week.
Club Notes.
The regular monthly meeting of
lorists' Club was heJH n.t t.hfl Iioll r.T,
r„^^ K, New Year's Day nearly all were
rery busy cut flowers being the principal
eature. There was also quite a lot of dec-
irations for receptions. Geo. Ceaig had a
^^^Sl °?^ ?° Walnut St. : Haebemehl &
rTwnrn^ IT ?°e at Egyptian Hall, and
L'A Roche & Stahl also had several good
>,?;i,?r^°^f § ,^°^ '""J *l>e decoration
or the Charity Ball at the Academy, which
vas executed with splendid taste and was
■ather more elaborate than usual.
Irowers,
S^ majority of the growers are
w settling down to getting things into
hape for the Spring trade. Jacq. louses
being put into shape, and the soft
wooded plants propagated, but these will
le limited this season , for, as one grower re-
Sc.^haVno^^?i'« '"'"' ''"^ ^^'"""""^
John Shbllem is taking down hisgreen-
fTJni? w'^f?^'' ^\^°? erecting others at
8th and Wolf. The city has consented to
How him to retain 40 feet of ground for
wo years until he can become permanently
ettled, and on this he will have one house
M nis decorative plants and his ofllce.
John BoGANhas, as usual, a good general
Blection of plants in flowering kinds!
his season he only has one house of carna-
lons, mixed varieties, which are doing very
J. W. COLFLESH has some fine healthy
recas and latanias, also a nice lot of Pan-
anus utilis He is gradually going out of
Mt wooded plants, saying that other
rowers who make specialties of some of
lese, can sell to better advantage
,, _, *."" icf^uio-r inuuLuiy meecing or
the Florists' Club was held at the hall, on
laesday last, Edwin Lonsdale presiding,
ihe attendance was very good. The Kel-
ler Bros., of Norristown, were nominated
for membership.
This meeting was devoted to business re-
lating to the S. A. F. convention and the
necessary committees were appointed to
make arrangements for the same It is
evident that the Philadelphia Club will do
their level best to make this meeting a
Brand success, and everything that can be
will be done for the comfort and welfare of
the visiting delegates.
It is fully expected that the executive
opmmittee of the S. A. F. will meet in this
city in February, and if so the annual ban-
quet of the Philadelphia Club will be held
during their stay here.
The question of rebuilding the burned
hall came up during th e evening, and the
general sentiment of the Club seemed to
be in favor of rebuilding. Mr. Robt. Craig,
said that the trustees of the Horticultural
bociety were in favor of selling the hall
and Its site, building a small club house in
a less expensive location and hiring halls
'°r the Spring and Fall exhibitions.
The ground on which the hall stands is
rapidly becoming more valuable, and
should the Society rebuild, the property
would be assessed by the city at nearly if
not quite $300,000. The Pepper Library
agent had visited the trustees and ex-
pressed a wish to buy the property at $350,-
UOO.anditwas possible that it could be
sold for $300,000.
To rebuild suitably and profitably would
cost at least $60,000, which sum, Mr. Craig
S?i?"F'',^.''°"''* ^^ ™ry difficult to raise
ihehallin the last ten years has scarcely
earned more than taxes and the cost of re-
pairs, although it had increased in value.
Within five years the assessed valuation of
Horticultural Hall has been increased $35,-
The proposition to sell and move was
severally opposed, on the ground that,'
should there be no hall, the membership
would fall ofiE sadly. The discussion how-
ever, was informal, and no action was
taken m the matter.
At the next meeting of the Club John
Burton will read a paper on " What are
the most profitable varieties of roses for
Winter forcing." David Rust.
St. Louis.
What the Growers are Dolog.
J ./^4-^'^ Fillmore's place, Nebraska
and Merrimac, is a model of neatness, es-
pecially those spots in which plants and
flowers for retail sales are kept. Mrs Fill-
more must accept our placing the responsi-
pility for this condition uponhershoulders.
though Frank, of course, is not adversely
prejudiced. He grows plants and cut
flowers principally for a retail trade, but
incidentally finds quite a ready wholesale
demand for his surplus— roses and carna-
tions.
^■'i??^P house, a modern structure, is
well filled with standard sorts. Bridesmaid
pleases him very much and he will plant it
more extensively next year. His carna-
tions are grown in a three-quarter span to
the south house, built as for roses, which
does here very well. Daybreak, Lizzie
MoGowan and Wm. Scott are among his
favorites this year. Perhaps Uncle John,
Ai ^r^'.^^jje, will be next year ; at least
Mr. M. a. Hunt carried away a liberal
order for them from here.
Wm. Pape, at 3307 Pennsylvania ave., is
not very well located for a rushing retail
trade, but nevertheless he finds enough to
keep himself very busy. He grows for his
own cut flower uses and plants suitable for
bpring market trade. The last named
stock is handled principally by hucksters
Who know that Pape's plants are well
grown and quickly salable. Ivy gerani-
°i^^' ruchsias and pelargoniums form some
of the principal specialties aside from the
regular stock carried by florists. His
place, on the whole, deserves in the estima-
tion of the Exchange representative, the
honor of cleanest ia St. Louis. We found
no dirt or debris under benches or in
walks, and all plants and pots were per-
fectly free of dead leaves and branches. A
aioe bench of Soupert roses is doing well
here this Winter, the clear open weather
being quite favorable to their develop-
ment.
August Oeekfeldt's place, at the St.
Mathew's cemetery, was visited last
week. A fine batch of callas, a house of
nice roses and a general assortment of
bedding plants, constitute his stock. He
formerly grew very fine double violets, but
la his absence we were unable to flad any.
Chas. Beter, at Grand and Gravois
avenues has, as usual, good stocks of mis-
cellaneous bedding and decorative plants.
One of his specialties is Fious elastica and
he grows them well.
Wm. Scheat has a stand on Union Mar-
ket, and a big home trade at 4001 Pennsyl-
vania. His stock and specialties consist of
decorative plants (palms and ficus),
genistas, pelargoniums, hydrangeas, roses
and bedding plants. A flae house of
smilax, one of carnations, one of hybrid
roses and one new house of ordinary forc-
ing roses were in very nice trim. Mr.
Schray was just recovering from an attack
of La Grippe, and was taking a look at the
houses and stock bundled in aa overcoat.
Wm. MacKee started his new place at
Arco and Newstead avenues last year and
IS just getting things ship shape. His two
houses will contain such miscellaneous
stock as is usually found on retail fiorists'
places.
J- I"- WiNDT was shooting mice with a
mechanical gun when we found him at his
very trim place, 901 Bayard ave. The mice,
he says, are too well fed on narcissus and
hyacmth bulbs to pay any attention to
baited traps. His plants look well and
promise him a good Spring stock. He says
that this has been a very favorable Pall
for his landscape work.
All over town everyone is more than
satisfied with Christmas and New Year's
work. ' We did not expect aaything like
u '^ u Seneral answer. Many florists,
though prices were lower, had sales equal
in the total to last year, and some went
ahead of the record
Galvanized-Iron Smoke Pipe in Green-
house.
Will any harm come from running a
galvanized-iron smoke pipe from boiler
through an 80 foot house it the joints and
seams are soldered tight to guard against
the escape of gas ? Joseph Makkle
Marine Boiler for Greenhouse Use.
Has any florist in operation, for heating
their greenhouses by hot water, a marine
steam boiler ; and what has been your ex-
perience in regard to same in comparison
with boilers made purposely for green-
house heating ? I am in a position where
I can procure such boilers that have been
condemned tor steamboat use (not stand-
ing the legal test) that would still be good
for hot-water heating. i,
'^ ■ ■ ■, N. if ^■
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
"p.'m.'oof. LlTtf''^'"' "'"•-''''Se m. col. 3,(1
*'"o'o''* I'*!'* Itoots— Title page; p. 82. coi 1 2 3
p. 83, col. 3,4; p. S6, col. 3, 4; pf fe, cul. j; p' Dolool.
•^{''^""••.'""-Pase 81. col. 2; p. 35. col. 3; p. Sr, col.
1. -', 3,4; p 90, col. 3, 4; p. 91, co . 1; p.96, eoi 1.
L'lirF8antbeinuins-Pa»e 81 col 4- d °' --■ ■
J>. m. col. 2, 3, 4; p. 93, col. 3, 4; p. 9t', col. 1,'4,
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALt. ANSWERS . SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
What Is An Incorporated Company.
Please explain what aa incorporated
company is, amount of capital necessary to
incorporate, liability of stockholders and
manner of incorporation, in fact tell all
you know of incorporated compaaies.
C. T. W.
ANSWER.
It is impossible to aaswer your question
from here, as the iuformation sought takes
up a small book. If you aoply to a firm of
good law publishers in the capital city of
your State, they will, for a small compen-
sation, furnish you with that book, which
contains all information relative to incor-
porated companies. '
, — .. ..u.. «, u, ». p. uo, cui. o, a p. yt, CO . I. 4.
Ca^nn"8-Pag6 82. col. 1, z; p. 66, col. 3, 4; p. c
Cinei-avla-Page 96. col. 2.
Clematis— Page 85, col. 3.
J^Sl";;?"'''"'* "'■,'="'■ '! P- ™' col. 3, 4; p. 96, col. 1.
^v^iXrxu^^'^ ""• "'"■ '■"■ ''• "'"■ '■'■ ■'•
Cyclaineu-Page 83, col. 3, 4; p. 87, col. 1.
Uooils-TlLle paye; p. 'm, col. 3, 4;
•ative'piantB, (Pnlmg, Pei-ni., etc.) -
P. 82, coLl; p. 83. col. 1; p. 86, col. 3, 4;
p. 91, col
Decorat
Title pa„^, r
p. 9ti, col. 3, 4
Ferti'llzorB-Page 9i. col. 1.
ElS!!!21"! 'i>'"''!'.''-''",Ke.l)l, col. 1, 2, 3. 4.
4-p 92 cnl*"!"? '?-"""-!*. PMei.P- 91. "Ol. 1,2,3,
Flo
iOl. 1,2,3,4.
off 'i^"^"'"^" ™''"*'' "• ^' °°'' ^' P- '*• °°'- 'i
G'liisH— Page 94, col. 3, 4.
Gilazing Tools— Page
kirceuuanses, etc., (tor sale or to lease) Page
Hall Insuinnce- PageST, col. 1.
p. 9d, col. .3, 4.
—Page 83, col. 1.
iibator— Page 95. col. 1.
'p'lrc'ottl'; ?.''9t*co1.YJ1*'4'''-''"''' S^-'O".*.-
]Lycbuis— Page 85, col. 2, 3.
liaudscape Uardenei's-Page 93. col. 8.
Mlsoe aneous StocU--Page 83. col. I; p. 81, col.
e'ol.'l 2 ' ' ■"• ■ ™^- '• ^' P- ^'
Mushroom— Page 83, col. 4.
NuraeiT Stocu-PageSS, col. 3, 4.
Orcliids-Title page; p. 86. col. 3.
Piiiiay-Page 86, col ■ '"■ "
-Patre 83, 'col. 3. 4;' p. s'o.'col
Petu „
PiiotOtfraplis- t-ag<;91, i;ui. ,.
Plant Bed ClotU-Page95,col. 1.
Primroses— Page 83, col. 1.
Keii-igerators- Page 90, col. 3, 4.
"4? p! ir'cSf ¥' ™'' • *' "• ^' ™'- '■ P- '^' C"'- 3.
""'Jl"'"'^'^'^ Pa^e; p. 82, col. 1, 2, 3; p. 88, col S 4-
p. 86. col. 3. 4; p. 96, col. 1. . p. ■". >.ui. u, 4.
Silkaliue— Page9l,coi. 2.
hmilax— Page 87, col. 2; p. 93, col. .3, 4.
spi-inklers— Page 94, col. 4.
Sweet Peas-Page 82, col. 1, 2, 3; p. 85, col. 4.
'^S''.«,«?.1'S. SoeUs,, Plants, etc.-p„ge82, coi.3;
3, col. 3; p. 93, col. 3, 4.
lllatir •
col.l, 2,8, i
- Page 94, col. 4; p.
Violets— Page 85, col. 2; p. 87, col. 2; p. 96. col 1
Wan ts- Page 84. col. 2. • k . u, ..ui. i.
Water LlHes —Page 90, col. 8, 4.
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ney is directly over the furnace.
MerchantviUe, N. J.
HOW TO BUILD A BRICK FLUE.
In answer to inquiry how to build a brick flue, I send
you a sketch of one I use under propagating bench, which
draws in all kinds of weather. For a furnace I am using
an old No. 8 Hitchings saddle boiler, shells filled between
with plaster, and walled in. The flue runs on a dead
level, and returns on top; the top of first flue being
bottom of second or return. The heat at top of furnace
will insure a certain draught at all times and under all
conditions of weather. Bottom flue is made of flat
bricks, four inches high, four inches between walls ; top
flue two
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on ed ge,
four inches
apart, makr
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from boiler
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THK FLORIST'S EXCHANOB
Forcing Shrubs for Easter.
Flowering shrubs for forcing, it obtained
from abroad, should be potted immediately
they are received from the dealers. It the
ball of soil around the roots be dry, which
is generally the case after the sea voyage,
dipit fnto'^water until the mass is thor-
oughly saturated, and allow it to drip
before putting them °to their pots Ex^
amine the soil adhering to the 10°^ jnd
use a mixture tor potting as near in tex
ture to it as possible. The plants will not
require any water at the ™pts for several
days: they should, after being potted, be
Dlaced in a cold frame shaded from sun-
K and in the case of those which are
evergreen, such as Azalea i'^^ioa !,ent\j
syringed in the mornings, admitting air
and sunshine gradually. „„,;,„w„ for
Rlirubs grown at home, available lor
foreing pufooses, should be 11 ted in the
Fall, lUst after the first slight frosts,
pottedTn rather finely sifted, sandy |Oil
andnlaced in a cool house or deep frame
SStil wanted As a rule, they must be put
fnheaT gradually, syringing freely several
^'somfif^the most useful shrubs for forc-
ing a^e Andromeda floribunda, a compact
growing evergreen species, with small
leather! leavet. It is usually covered in
early Spring with myriads ot tiny white
flowers arranged in short racemes This
species needsfery little forcing to bring it
int.n flower It Is a plant which will stana
ots of rough usage even when.in bloom
There are leveral other species which
might be utilized for Easter work; flori-
buSda is, however, the best o"tie number^
Bxochorda grandiflora.-Tbis is a near
rplntive to the spir^as ; it is nam to
propagate from cuttings and used to be
SnitB Scarce but within the last few years
fthas seeded freely in several places and
considerable quantities are now available
fOT forcing purposes. It has pure white
flowers? the size of a quarter dollar. They ,
must not be brought into bloom in too hot
a house or the flowers will not last.
For a plant with bright rosy purple
flowers thire is nothing better than Azaka
amrBna- it is perfectly hardy in mosL
pSfand not at all difficult to Ket "p m
large quantities from cuttings. The pre^
vtous year's growths need no further
nreoarations bitore inserting them m the
land bed than cutting them from the
Dlants with a sharp knife, as the leaves
are buuTbed together in small rosettes on
rte ends of the shoots. Plants lifted from
thi open border at the end of the year
pottedfn floe sandy soil and stored in cold
Frames can be had in flower withiu a week
or two after putting them m heat, which
should be quite gentle at first
Daohne mezereum is one of the most
fragrant of flowering shrubs. In the open
border it comes in bloom just as soon as
Winter is past. The Hewers are small
pink and are arranged in clusters close to
?he sttms. This P'ant won't stand much
heat without the flowers dropping oft, it is
best tTbrlng it Into flower in a cold house
with just enough heat to keep the trost
""The elfco bush, Kalmia latitolia, is a
very easUy managed Easter plant, and a
most beautiful one when well furnished
with flowers. Although fowing w Id
over an extensive part of the Unitea
slates, small, shapely plants, well supplied
with buds, 'have to be i?>Ported trom
Europe. They are supplied at pnces
which place them within the reach of most
people In the forcing pit the plants need
a moist, warm temperature to bring them
'^Kalmrklauca and K. augustifolia are
snecies which are forced a good deal; they
faveduU green leavesand pinkish flowers,
not so pretty as latifolia.
The earliest of all the hardy magnolias is
called stellataorHalleana; it'f. P^^^.l^^Pf' I
the prettiest and most graceful of the
whole genus. It opens its snow-white
petals after a few days' gonial sunshine n
earlv Spring; it is so early in bloom that m
this part of the country the Bowers very
often get blackened with frost Good-
sized bushes placed in out-of the-way
corners ot an ordinary rose house would
doubtless pay handsomely tor cut flower
^'wSeeUa capensis and its many forms
make first-class forcing plants either in a
large or small state. It wanted for cut
flowers only large specimens can be dug up
and placed in some convenient warm spot,
the roots being merely covered with damp-
ened sphagnum moss, and the whole plant
syringed stveral times daily. W. capensis
virieiata is probably the best among the
pink kinds for forcing, as jt is extremely
fioriferous ; besides, the variegated foliage
adds to the beauty of the flowers borne
of the white varieties ought to be forced
more than they are at present, because of
their value in making up.
Staphylea Bumalda andS. colchica have
the reputation of being the easiest shrubs
to bring, into flower under artificial cir-
cumstances. They belong to the maple
family and are natives ot Japan and Jtur-
ope. S. colchica has fairly large azed
drooping racemes of almost pure white
flowers,°very agreeably scented The Aow^
ering shoots, if put m water and kept in a
moist heat, will develop almost P?rfeetly
Nice bushy plants In several sizes are
offered by several European flrms Young
plants with flowering wood can be got ug
plants witn noweriuK wu^" uiXri-miiS
in two years from cuttings, which should
be taken from the old plants just after the
flrst frost, heeled in a cold frame and
and placed in heat in February or March
Deutzia gracilis IS well known as a tirst
class" easily-forced plant ; it is a^.P/ci?'
which does well when planted outside in
this country. Cuttings strike readily if
taken from the young wood early m the
season. After being potted off i" two or
three-inch pots, and the pots well filled
with roots, plant in rows in the open
ground They will make salable plants 10
I short time^ They can be lifted and
potted without feeling the change if ordi-
nary care be taken. In Piaces where the
Winter is too severe for them, lift and heel
in cold frames. The ordinary double form
ot D. crenata makes an elegant forcing
subject ; the growth is more upright and
Ihe^ flowers larger than in D. gracilis.
There is a new variety named Watereri
which looks as if it might be exceedingly
useful for this kind cf work.
Quite a number ot the evergreen rhodo-
dendrons are useful plants tor forcing; the
prevailing colors in this class of plants are
perhaps too gaudy for Easter work There
are, however, a number of kinds with
white flowers which are valuable for .such
purposes; the old Nobleanum album is the
earliest ot the number, and can be brought
-into flower withm a week after being
placed in heat. In selecting plants for
forcing choose only those which have firm
buds, put them in pots or tubs just large
enoukh to hold the roots, using finely
sifted sandy soil. . j „„in„„
Azalea mollis is quite a good selbng
plant about Easter time ; it has over a
score ot good varieties, and they come in
several colors, through the various shades
of red, orange and yellow to almost pure
white The flowers are large and very
handsome ; they are produced on the ends
of the branches of the Previous Summer s
growth. The species and varieties all
lose their leaves in the Fall, and it forced
gently a crop of beautiful green leaves ap-
ilar with the flowers. In this vicinity
?hese plants find quick buyers. Everyone
should have a few for the sake ot variety if
'T°poiftfclandits hybrid forms are de-
servedly popular for forcing; they need
similar treatment to the above
Spiraa Thunbergu can always be de
pended upon as a good Easter P ant. its
neat dwarf habit making it particularly
desirable tor forcing. „„„„„
Among the lilacs there are mimerous
new varieties of Syringa vulgaris, which
are much superior to the type for early
forcing. The Persian, Syringa persica, is
a f avof te with some. The cut-leaved form
1. p! laciniata produces larger bunches of
flowers than Its parent.
cFtlsus racemosus and C. canarieDSis are
both becoming very popular .for Easter
work These do not force quickly ;. they
have to be grown on gradually m ordinary
greenhouse temperature
x^^.A.IL-XS'A.^ for IS-A.^T^E5I«"
we are carrying this season an immense stoe^^
forcing. The p ante a>^?,,'» '*>« bfs' PX^SkSow, rat^ as the plants carry
We offer plants , . -,- t '^ ^Ct
9 to 10 inches m diameter !P o"
in ■! 19 " " b 00
,i •! 9 00
\l " 3^ '.< .' '.■.■.■.■.■.'.■.■.".■.■. 30 00
i n thP xhovo are well set with hurts and comprise the best market IdndB, we espec-
ally'^ecommShTia W 16 inch plants as beins of excepl.onally good value^
HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILft., PA.
$35 00
45 00
70 00
'YO Florists and Seedsmen — ^
WATER LILIES
Are in the front rank of choice Floral Novelties, and you cannot
afford to omit them from your catalogue for 1S94; before closing
write me for trade prices. My collection, including several new
Tnd choice varietie^, was awarded Six Medals at the Worlds
Fair ; the highest number of awards for Aquatics.
\^M. XRICKER, Dongan Hills, N. Y.
^Genista Fragrans.
YOU CANNOT GET FINER PLANTS THAN OUR STOCK.
DWARF, COMPACT AND SHAPELY.
5 inch pots, . . . $4.00 per doz.; $30 per 100
6 " .... 6.00 " 50 "
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. AlBBBT MIOHEL. • ,^„,., j^q
BUOENB n. MioHBL. ST. LO V xt>,Ja.u.
Mention paper.
JUST OUT!-
G. W. Oliver.
Washington.
Bath, N. Y.
MOSES U. BOOTHE, a prominent grape
erower living near Rheims, committed
fSe bycu^tting ^i-'^^S?^°\fl'^il
morning, December 29, 1893. He liad a
Sorough knowledge of grape culture and
for maiy years had owned and managed a
vineyard. Deceased was fifty-two ot age
and is survived by his wife.
Rondout. N. Y.
D B STOW has quite an extensive retail
establishment at 285 Union ave. consist-
ing of a store, a large conservatory with
arShed roof, and four greenhouses in the
^''"he proprietor does an extensive local
trade in cut flowers and plants, and his ser^
vices as a landscape gardener are in high
request throughout Delaware county
His chrysanthemum show, which lastea
from November 6 to November 25 was
quite an event and very ^s'locesstuh The
nonservatorv has the root almost coyerea
bv fMarechal Niel rose tree, which trails
for a length of Bfiy feet. , There is a good
stock ot palm and stove plants needed for
decoratlo^ns, which Mr atow^oes largely
He has a nice stock of cal as, L. Harrisii,
^-TtTe fire'\'SL^nf"ct?ations dmng
well and showing no signs of rust. Silver
Spray is Mr. Slew's favorite white.
OUR NEW TRADE LIST.
. SEND FOR IT!
It contains everything you need for Spring sales.
We call special attention to our fine variety of
C ARH ATIOMS. FieU grown, to pot up i n 4 to 6 in. pots, for Spring sales, at $6.00 a 100
COLEUS. Rooted cuttings, fine variety, $1.00 per 100.
PANSIES. Finest strain, transplanted strong plants, $1.00 per 100.
Address McCRECOR BROS., Springfield, Ohio.
GKAND RAPIDS,
MICHIGAN,
MANDPACTURERS OF
KNOCK DOWN
REFRIGER&TORS
FOR FLORISTS.
DIFFERENT SIZES.
Circular and Price List upon
application.
OFFICE :
315 MICHIGAN TRUST CO.
BCII-DING.
Mention this paper.
CHOCOUnTcOOLERCO.
The Kt^orist's Exchange.
Richmond Hill, N. Y.
AZEL LiNDSTKOM built several new
houses last Summer and has now a fine
range of thirteen greenhouses, 100 (eet
long, all built in the most modern and
approved style. The standards of the
benches are of iron tubing, and the glass is
all butted. Mr. Lindstrom makes a spec-
ialty of fern.=, with which he has been very
successful. He has over five houses filled
with many varieties and intends growing
more this year. He ships largely to IJos-
ton and New York. Among the finest
ferns was noticed a bench of Pteris cris-
tata, which meets with a very ready sale,
and a big stock of Alsophila Australis.
There is also a nice lot of Dracsena Lin-
denii and others. Mr. Lindstrom grows
many azaleas ; he has a large stock of
standard heliotropes and fuchsias. A
good collection of carnations, all stout,
stocky plants, was also observed; one
house of Lizzie McGowan being remarka-
bly fine. Peripatetic.
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
23 & 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia.
Seuil for Catalogue.
RUDOLPH HANTZSCH,
Importer and Manufacturer of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
700-702 West Lehigh Ave. Phila. Pa.
BASKETS
PANSY, TERBENA, ETC.
Prices on application.
JOHH E. CLOUGH, Tolland, Conn.
WHFN WRITING MENTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HioNTGOHKer urnes
Are made to suit Florists.
^■^ "BEST LETTERS"-—
which best suit the largest number
of uses.
Such I make. Send for free sample
and decide for yourselves.
JOHIV A. MONTGOMERV,
Successor to C. E. Montgomery, dt-C'd.
'Williamsportt - - I»a.
RITING MENTION THE FLOBi'f
5 EXCHANGE
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing- Plants "with
SHEEP MANURE.
BEST FERTILIZER KNOWN.
Pure, natural, rich in all properties essential
to plant grrowth. Endorsed by all leading
(growers in United States and Canada.
Packed in 100 lb. bags. The concentrated
nature of this manure renders it most easy and
economical of shipment.
Sold by all Seedsmen and by
JOHN J. PETERS,
MANUFACTURER,
39 Borden Are., Long- .Island City, N. T,
WHEN WRITING MEWTtON THr FLORIST'S EXCHANCr
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 Otis St., off Summer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
FACTS
FACTS
FACTS
Are stubborn
facta, none ar
are a needed feature to-day in any
well appointed Floiist establishment
where retail orders are taken. Sup-
plied in sets from $1.60 to $40.00,
Send for list to
DiN'L B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N. Y.
DESIGIfS FOR FLOWER BEDS',
CARPET m DHHtHEHTAL
BT GEO. A. SOLLY & SON, ASSISTED BY W. F. OALE.
This book is handsomely gotten up and
contains more than one hundred care-
fully executed designs, many of them
colored, for the laying out of flowerbeds,
by a man who has devoted forty years to
the study of Landscape Gardening and
Floriculture.
Price $3.00 post-paid.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK,
J'lorists Pins
Glass Heads,
in Black
OR
White.
75c. Sl.OO $1.25 S1.60 tl.75 $a.00 per 1000
FOR SALE BY
A'Wlst llolher & Sons, New YovU.
'illiani Elliott & Son, New Vork!
. F. McCuitliy &: Co., BoHtoii.
"Ston, Indianapolis, Pi
W. Elli
St. L
Chicago
E. W. Crook, S
J. A. Si
(., Toronto, Ont.
Edw. Mullen, kinastou.'o^
G, F. BRJBJNT, Manufacturer, 54 Warren St., New York
W. C. KRICK, 1287 B'way, B'klyn, N.Y.
Agents: J.C. VanBhan.Chlcaeo: H. Bayeredorfcr
& Co., Phlla.: N. Steffens, New York ; Aug. Rolker A
Sons, New Tort: Ed. S. Sohmld, Washineton, D C-;
ij°-.^?m^ Sons, Rochester, N.Y.; T. W. Wood 4
Sons. Klchmond, Va.; J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Ont.
:n wnrriNG mention the fi.orist-8 exchange
MANUFACTUE
N. STIlFFENS
335 EAST ZW ST, NEW YORK.
HST-SFXCHANGE
iiiifiifymfTifiiriifUfiiriiiiirrifiiriifiifiTriiriiiiirnnmfiTTiTii
Do Your Grapes Rot?
Plums, =
Pears blight, crack or spot? Are your Apple_
and Cherries imperfect? Powell's
COPPERDINE
Is_a sure preventive. It is guaranteed to stop all Fungus =
Diseases; prevents Rust on Carnations and Black Spots =
on Roses. ;
For ==''|''y ^'"Seedsmen, 50o. a Quart §L,50 per gallon. Used largely diluted. \
_ bpecial prices in large quantities to Florists and NursSr/men ■
^'""^ &':i"'°"""'i„ Powell's Mildew Mixture prevents :
Mildew on Flowers and Fruits, and Kust ou Oats,
E ^mttaaiaSliaMlim W.S. POWELL & CO., Baltimore Md U c; a i
Biiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiuiiiinuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiim.iiiii.iMii^^
ITALIAN WHEAT, for sheaves, etc.
Special prices on original
Al quality. Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lbs., |3.00.
cases.
IVIOSS BUNDLES; selected best quality.
Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green. Per 10 bunches
70 cts. ; per 100, |6.50 ; per 1,000, $55.00. Dark Green
loose, 30 cts. per lb. ; $3.50 per 10 lbs.
MOSS WREATHS, light or dark green.
Round or Oval, from $1.20 to $3.00 per dozen.
CYCAS or SAGO PALM LEAVES,
patent, prepared, equalto fresh leaves, from 50 cents to
$1.75 per pair.
DRIED FLOWERS and GRASSES,
such as Ammobium, Acroclinium, Rhodanthe, Statice,
Helichrysum, Milkweeds, Bromus, Briza, Pampas'
Stipa, etc. '
taiMOKTELLES, CHENILLE, TOOTHPICKS, TINFOIL, Etc.
at prices to meet competition.
KELSEY'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES,
Sole New York Agency ; samples and prices on application.
CHAS. SCHWAKE,
404 East 34th St., (Below cut nower Exchange,) KEW YORK.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. SS"^rrS
Sizes \% and 3 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our Ne-w Script I,etter, $4.00 per 100.
This Box, 18x30x13, made of wood, stained and __
nistaed, eiveu avray with ordem lor 300 I.f>tters.
HANDLED BY ALU THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
—* X^ C3 1^ (Vj -J- ^ !-►_
k'e"SlLI*STPK*-- l'^ ?""■?■ 1 4-]?- ••'''""f * eO.,Warro„ St., Syracuse, N. T.
DAKiEI, B LONG ^'Vn&'i "v" „oo,,. .v„ „ »"! ""»»" S'™'> JlUwaukee, Wis
JAS TiVk's S(l\i j..Biiffalo, g. T. POBTIAND SEED CO., 171 2il St , Portland, Oree
JAS. VICKS SOMs Rochester, H. Y. ! J. A. .SI )I. HERS, Toronto, Ont. (Agt. for Canada!
Factory l^ii^^.H^'^^.t'^l**^ ' Treasurer and Manaeer I Music Hall Place
paciory, iscreen Street, Mention Paper. BOSTON MASS
The Florists Exchanoe.
Cuf • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
. J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 24th St.,WewYork.
Orders DT mall or telegrapi promptWtenaed
1 to. Telephone Call, 1006 18tn Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOIESIU FlOmST,
940 Broadway, New York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.
NEW YORK. -I-
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
12 West 27tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEFHOKE OALI., 9^2 18tH I
C. E. BRADSHAW,
Wliolesale and Commission Florist,
No. 7B0 Sixth Avenue,
Bet. 42d and 43d Sts., NEW TOKK.
American Beauties, Carnations and
Smilax Specialtie
I BURNS & RAYNOR, |
i Wholesale Florists |
I 49 WEST 28tli STREET, |
I NEW YORK. I
« We lead in American Beauty, ^
% Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 "West 29tli St., New Tork.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,!
113 W. SOth St., New Tort.
Telephone Call, 1307 38th St.
• 11 BndB ot Koseo, Tlolets and Carnations s
"" ^ speolalty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTEMPEP TO.
HOFFMANN & BRENNER,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
47 West 24tli St., NEW YOKK.
American Beauty, La France,
White and Blue Violets,
Specialties.
Cui • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
PRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOXiBSAIiE DKALEE ET
FLOWERS,
E»"WAIII> C. HORAI*,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Briae, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
BOBES — American Beauty. . .
Bennett, Ousin
BonSUene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess o£ Albany,,
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mad. C. Testout..
Mad. Hoste
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos
Souv.de Wootton..
Ulrich Brunner...,
Watteville
ADlAMTtrMS
Altbbum
Abpabaqcs
ASTEBS
BOTTVABDIA
CAMJiS
Oabnationb— long
short
Daisies ■
Fbeesia
HEIilOTBOPE
hollthookb
Hyacinths
LILIUM Habbibh
Lilt oe the Valley
MlGNONETTK
Narcibstjb
Pansies
p0in6ettia9
SMILAI
New Tokk Bostos Philadelphia Chicago
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MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS]
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Bet. Sth Ave. ail Broadway, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
J K7WT E S~F»U RD Y.
Wholesale and CommlBBion Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
26 to .40
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W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Comnilssioii Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
32 West SOtli Street, New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
VIOLET GROWERS
Find the best outlet for first-class blooms
at
JOHN YOUNG'S,
53 West 30th St., NEW YORK.
The largest and finest stock in the
country, is no\Y coming to this
establishment.
marke^w^^ is°U?e%'ub'ect to'fluctuatioa^'than^any other in the country.
FOB oimsn cosrxissioN djealexs sx:x: itmxt page
GBORGE MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLrBS.
Orders by mail, telephone, express 01 tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass. 1
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESHLE & CONINIISSIOH FLORIST
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL,
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
WM. J. BAKER,
WHOLESALE FLORISL
1432 So. Penn Sftnwe,
pmLADELPHIA,
Geo. a. Sutherland.
SUCCESSOH TO WM. J. STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, IM.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake i£ they place their orders
with me. ■
FRBD. EHRET,
U/I^olesal? (;ut piouj^r D(?al(?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHIUV., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
> WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
S Baacon St., Boston, Macs.
■WE MAKB A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPINO
" «^.f^;..,l -nnooo anrt other Flowers, carefully
KENNICOTT BROS. COfflPANY,
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIAtiTr.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEASQUAHTERS FOU CAmilOHS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
JHE Florist's Kxchange.
fftt/ • Flower • Commrssion • Daalers.
- _ -r> WHOLESALE
Florists,
93
I MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSTIOaLIUSAL AUCTI0HEES9.
Wholesale • dflfi ■ Flolarei'^l
AND FLORIST •UPPLIIS.
iioamn ST., ST. lotjis.
so.
|C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
' Wholesale ♦ Florist,
I122PINEST.,ST. LOUIS, MO.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WfRE DESIGNS.
S, MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiHSlon Dealers In
Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEPFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'l, B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCING BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &o., on application.
Bloomsbnre, Pfi.
GBOWXB OT OHOIOB
Roses, Carnations, Lflies, Smilai,
O^^^^SS.^l^^'^^h ^o^era and ebiDped
O.OJ). Telphonec
in. Sendforprices.
Geo. J. Kelee, Eochester, N. Y., sends
us samples ol violets grown by him The
biooBQS had suffered somewhat from trans-
portation but, judging from their size,
they would compare favorably with others
grown in this vicinity.
Mamaroneck, N. Y.
A Horticultural Society is about to bi
organized by the professional and amateur
gardeners in this vicinity.
Buffalo.
New Tear's Trade.
The days intervening between
Christmas and New Year's were favored
with fairly pleasant weather. Festive oc-
casions, calling for flowers in quantity,
were somewhat conspicuous by their ab-
sence, but a fair every-day call for blooms
nicely used up -what was sent In, the sup-
ply being hardly equal to the demand.
New Year's day was somewhat modest in
anything like a rush for flowers, the most
active demand being on Monday morning
and before night of that day the goori
blooms were mostly in the consumers'
hands and most of the stores closed, giving
employes a chance to rest up. For New
Year's trade roses were fairly plentiful
and the quality favorable. A scarcity of
Perle for Monday trade was most noticea-
ble, yellow being in demand, as a Prince-
ton College color. Singing clubs from that
institution were visitors here. Violets
were quite plentiful for the demand, even
at a weakening price from a week before
a few went unsold. Carnations about
equaltothecall,but colored ones noticeably
scarce. Smilax still in abundance and lit- ,
tie called for. Valley, which went so well
at Christmas, seemed to stay on the own-
ers' hands.
C. F. Cheistensen seems to have an an-
nual cinch on decorations for the Buffalo
Club ball, which he arranged in fine effect
on Friday, 29th ult. Opposition was there
this season, however, in an artificial deco-
ration in the ball-room, consisting of an
arrangement of paper morning glories
which was favorably commented on. '
W. ScOTT had a fine parlor decoration
for a reception on Wednesday after Christ-
mas.
Palmee & Son arranged some Princeton
College decorations on New Year's day
and which included a foot ball com posed of
Perle roses. ViDI
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect,
I^Estimates furnished on application for land
dovelopmert and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' ExCHANoif
170 FULTON STREET, N, Y.
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Catalogues Received.
Macomb Gebenhouses, Macomb, 111 —
Wholesale Price List Rooted Cuttings.
Webster Begs., Hamilton, Ont,— Whole-
sale Pi ice List of Florists' Stock, profusely
illustrated.
W. R. Shelmiee, Avondale, Pa.— Whole-
sale Trade List of Rooted Cuttings and
Plants of New and Standard Varieties of
Carnation Pinks, Spring, 1894.
Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54 and 56 Dey st.,
New York.— Illustrated General Catalogue
I for 1894, with handsome cover. Among
those listed in the seven pages of novelties
we observe, are Elliott's Rainbow mix-
ture of sweet peas. Mammoth mignonette
new strain of petunias, "the Giants of
California, including named hybrids of
especial merit," besides several other new
flowers and vegetables. Send for a copy
of this catalogue.
W. Atlee Bdepee & Co., Philadelphia
Pa.— Farm Annual for 1894. This valuable
handbook is, as usual, replete with infor-
mation that must surely interest and in-
struct every tiller of the soil, whether he
pursues that art in search of profit or of
pleasure, or a combination of both. The
24 pages devoted to a description of the
novelties in vegetables for 1894 alone, ema-
nating from Fordhook Farm, where five
thousand trials have been made the past
season and each variety now being dissemi-
nated has thoroughly stood the test, give
some idea of the beneficent influence on
and stimulus to the horticultural world
which this widely famed house exerts. A
prior record of 77 novelties, together with
those now listed, all of which have attained
and retained world-wide favor, would
seem to place W. Atlee Burpee & Co. in
the van of American seedsmen who intro-
duce novelties that possess sterling merit
The annual is profusely illustrated with
colored plates and wood cuts, and in addi-
tion to a descriptive list of the seeds,
plants, bulbs, etc., handled by the firm,
contains m its 172 pages, many interesting
facts connected with the internal work-
ings of their great warehouse, and other
matters. Send for a copy.
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13), as fine as any mid-season variety;
tlie only sort receiving a Columbian
Medal prior to the great World's Fair
Chrysanthemum Show. Its size and
earliness assure it a money maker for the
cut flower grower. We have already
boolsed orders for over 3000 of it.
35 Cents each ; $3.50 per doz.; $7.00
for 25 ; $13.00 for 50; $25.00 per 100.
riinllPTlO-p The grand sweep-
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GOLDEN YEIiLOW, globular, full
stiff stems, inclined to be late. Splen-
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Eugene Dailledouze.
Bright shining yellow, a splendid in-
curved variety, magnificent in every way
but easy to grow.
First Premium at New Yorlc.
Blanc Prize at Pliiladelpliia.
Columbian Medal at Cliicago.
Koclcwood Vase at Indianapolis.
BEAU IDEAL, rosy pink of good sub-
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MRS. E. 0. HILL in time of bloom
Horizontal outer petals, incurving centre,
petals broad. A fine grower.
INTER-OCEAN, after the general st> le
of T. Morel, pearly white, with light
suffusion of pink. First Premium at
Chicago, Price of above four:
75 Cents each; $7.50 per doz.; $14.00
for 25; $25 for 50; $40 per 100.
We have also made arrangements to
handle all the best novelties of the
various growers at disseminator's own
prices. All ready March 1. Among
them Mr. Sievers' grand white, Mrs. J.
Geo. lis, Mr. Dorner's Maj. Bonnatfon,
Mr. Witterstaetter's Marie Louise, and
all the other notables for 1894.
January Trade List early in the year,
send for a copy, it will contain careful
notes on standard varieties of Chrysan-
themums. Will offer at reasonable
prices all the very best standard sorts of
ROSES, and will keep you posted on the
best new ones, of whioli there are only a
few. A full line of CARNATIONS right
up to date; Uncle John, Helen Keller,
The Stuart, Edna Craig, Mme. Albertini
and all the rest.
We also have the fullest line of fine
GERANIUMS in the country.
HELIOTROPES, BEGONIAS, ABUTI-
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An interesting list at tempting prices.
E.G.HILL&&0.,
Some Desirable Native Perennials.
Extract from Paper read iv Mr. 0. B. ElUott,
before Mi-isouH State Bartieultural Society at
Fulton, December, ISSS.
Among the native perennials enumerated
by the essayist were the foUowmg :
CEnotheea Missoueiensis (Missouri
primrose) : Its roots are very thick, deep
and so brittle aa to be difficult of trans-
planting ; it does'nt seed very freely, and
the seedlings do not bloom the first year ;
its decumbent, straeigling stems give the
plant a ragged appearance in the border.
Its beautiful, silver gray, narrow leaves
contrast so beautifully with its large,
broad, golden yellow Bowers which are
from three to five inches in diameter— its
being diurnal instead of nocturnal in
bloom— its excellent resistance of drought
and long season of bloom, all make it a
striking and beautiful plant in itself.
One other point and this preface will be
ended. My experience and observation is
confined to the Southern section of the
State. I have no certain knowledge as to
the hardiness, north of the Missouri river,
of the plants I shall describe. ^
I pass by the native perennials which are
commonly catalogued, such as the different
varieties of asclepias, liatris, ferns, bap-
tisia, dodecatheon, iris, spireas. etc.. merely
mentioning that Asclepias Incarnata (Hesh
color), Baptisia australis (deep blue),
Adiantum pedatum (maiden hair fern),
Spirea aruncus (goat's beard), and Coreop-
sis lanceolata are exceptionally fine varie-
ties. .,,
Talinum teretieolium will prove a
valuable acquisition. I have never seen it
catalogued or in cultivation by any florist.
It grows on limestone ledges where it has
but an Inch or two of soil, and is subject
to the greatest vicissitudes of wet and dry.
heat and cold. It has a small, yellow,
conical tuberous root, about three-fourths
inch in length and one-fourth in diameter.
The leaves are cylindrical, about as large
in diameter as a straw, and the plant covers
a space of three or four inches m diameter.
Flower stems about eight inches, upright,
naked and branched. Flowers about two
thirds inch in diameter, saucer shaped,
rose pink in color, opening in the after-
noon. I have had it in cultivation only
one year, but yearling tubers in good soil
made plants over a foot In diameter and
height, with leaves thick as a lead pencil
and five or six inches long. Flower stems
twelve to sixteen inches high, and almost
innumerable flowers between the size ot
a quarter and a half dollar. It seeds very
freely and the plants from self-sown seeds
bloom the first year. It is nertectly hardy.
Gray says, as far north as Minnesota, and
blooms from May to August.
I have already described CEnothera Mis-
souriensis. There is one other primrose
that is seldom cultivated— QSnotheka
ALEIOAULIS. Grows erect, branching about
one to two feet high, flowers diurual, about
two inches in diameter, opening pure
white and afterward changing to rose
color I have cultivated this only one
year, hut am coufldent it will prove a
valuable acquisition. It will grow in any
ordinary soil not too wet.
XJVnLARIA PEKFOLIATA (Bellwort) grows
from one to two feet high, and the stalk
grows through each leaf except the upper
ones (whence its name ot perfoliata). it
has pendant, hell shaped yellow flowers,
about one and a hall inches long, resem-
bling the Canadense lily; in fact, this pla,nt
and the next three belong to the lily
family though not true liliums. Blooms
in April and May. .
Amianthium muscatoxicum (fly poison)
has long, narrow, grass-like leaves about a
foot long spreading from the root. It
throws up a naked flower stalk about
eighteen inches high with a close spike five
to eight inches long, of small, creamy white
flowers which, after a few days, change to
dull green, and continue thus for weeks.
May and June.
MELANTHIUM VlEGiNICUM (bunch flower)
is a truly grand and valuable plant. The
description of amianthium will answer for
it, except the leaves are twice as long and
broad and more keeled, and the flower stalk
is from three to five feet high, with pyra-
midal head from five to ten inches in dia-
meter and from eight to sixteen inches
long. Blooms in June and July.
Camassia Feaseei (wild hyacinth) is be-
ginning to be catalogued by florists. Its
name suflfioiently describes it and I only
add that it respondsgrandly to cultivation;
pale blue in color. The flower spikes, in
cultivation, often grow three feet high;
people who have been familiar with it in a
state ot nature, generally fail to reoogmze
it in my border,
SiLPHIUM (rosin weed or compass plant)
is a finer foliage plant tor the lawn (it is too
large for the border) than Caladium escul-
entum. It has large ovate leaves, which
sometimes, under cultivation, measure five
feet in circumference, and a stately flower
stalk ten to fourteen feet high. The indi-
vidual flowers are yellow, about two inches
in diameter, and resemble a small single
sunflower. Another variety of silphium,
the S. laciniatum, has its large leaves
deeply cut and is a flne companion for the
first mentioned.
LlTHOSPEEMUM IS sometimes dug to pro-
cure a red dye from its roots, grows from
eight to fourteen inches high, blooois
freely and its season lasts over a month.
The color of the flower gives it additional
value. It is a rich orange yellow which is
a rare color ; blooms in April and May.
Senicio AtJEEA (golden ragwort) IS a quite
common plant, and it is strange no florist
has yet "boomed it." It resembles in
growth and leaf the pyrethrum. but the
flowers, which grow in umbels like tansy
or feverfew, are a rich golden yellow and it
increases and spreads rapidly. Grows from
twelve to twenty inches high. _
ASAVE VIEGINICA (false aloe) rivals the
famous Agave Americana (or century
plant) as a foliage plant. The leaves grow,
in cultivation, twelve to twenty-four inches
long and one to three wide ; thick, fleshy
and deeply serrate, and it blooms annual y.
Flower stalk from four to seven feet high ;
flowers are ot but little beauty, yellowish
green in color and slightly fragrant. It
loves dry rocky soil but does well almost
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
CANNAS
Tlie best only at attractive trade prices.
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ROOTED CUTTINGS, good ones.
All the above, except camassia, will be
found, so far as I know, practically new to
cultivation, and I think, highly satisfac
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San Francisco.
The Mid-winter Exposition was opened
without formal ceremonies on January 1,
1894.
By far the most striking architectural
feature of the Exposition is the Horticul-
tural and Agricultural building. It is in
the Spanish Mission style, and is a low
roof design so much in favor on this coast.
The great dome is 100 feet in diameter by
100 feet in height, and around this dome on
the outside is a root garden. The extreme
dimensions of the main building and annex
are 100 feet in length by 190 feet in width.
This structure contains the greatest dis-
play of the products of the soil of Cahfor-
nia ever put together.
Chatham.
Last Sunday evening the shed of the
Darrah Rose Houses in this village was
discovered to be on Are. A number of citi-
zens were soon gathered on the spot, but
the Are had gained such headway as to
totally consume the shed and burn about
30 feet oH each of the two rose houses at-
tached to it. The smoke and gas also
damaged the plants to such an extent as to
make one house a total loss as well as a
large part of the other. The buildings be-
longed to Mrs. Chas. Darrah and were, we
understand, insured. Mr. Win. H. Byan,
the lessee of the place, had a so, we learn,
his plants well covered with insurance.
The fire is believed to have started from
the chimney at the root of the shed.
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$1.80 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
VF-RBENAS-cboiceat varieties, colors separate,
rooted cuttlnns, $L0O per 100.
PaSsIBS, Giant Fancy Strain, 76 centa per
100 by mail ; $5.00 per 1000 by expreaa.
C. EISEtE & CO., .
nth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
...uriM HIBITIMS MEWTIQM THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
rinorariac strong plants, 3 in. $4.00 perl^:) ;
UinGlariaSi tin. $6.00al00. Wniexchanssfor
Lady Washington Pelargoniums, Hydrangeas.
Genistas and Roses. Write me at once.
WHITTON, 11 Roberts St., Utica, N.Y.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
L4DY WASHINGTON PELARGONIUMS,
VICTOR and SPLENDOR.
Per 100
Only out Ot 5 in. pots, Bne stock plants, per 12,^^^ ^
CarSonsiHinie'k'WhiteVsyn'pili ■.■.'■;.■.■.■. i.m
rprniilnins.ass't. rooted cuttniES. by mail... 1.50
Heliotrope perlOO.tl 25; Scarlet Sape..;... 1.25
tUlier rooted i
iittings on appli
CASH WITH ORDEU.
W J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MORE ROOM.
Remember we are headciuartera for
COLEUS.
Golden Queen is the leader, it is a finer yellow
than the Golden Bedder and a better grower.
AVe have a surplus of Golden Bedder and
Crimson Verschaflfeltii and alarge number of
other varieties. Kooted cu ttings, $0.00 per 1000.
Liberal discounts for large orders.
Also a few thousand GERANIUMS, grown
in flats, $1.75 per 100 ; $16.00 per 1000. The same
in 2!^ in. pots, $2.26 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
A6ERATUMS, blue and white, Zhi in. pots,
$1.75 per 100. Same in flats, $1.00 per 100.
Hooted cuttings, 76 cents per 100.
FUCHSIAS, Sa in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; in flats,
$1.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.26 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Dreer's strain, unnamed mixed,
2>^ in. pots. $3.50 per lOO Rooted cuttings, of
the same, $1.60 per 100.
Double White Petunias same price.
HELIOTROPE, i varieties, $1.25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1.25 per lOU.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
At these prices tlie selection of sorts to remain
with us. Cash must always aooompauy
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. - SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
100,000 VERBENAS.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 1 00; $20 per 1 ODD. Rooted Cuttings, $ 1 .DO per 1 DO; $8.D0 per 1 DOO.
■jil- NO RUST OH TUSILDEiiVf. *
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
AVe are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
315,500. Our plants thisyearfully equal, if not surpass, any we have ever grown.
.J. L,. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Automatic • Ventilation
A PRACTICAL REALITY.
By the use of our Automatic Hydraulic
Ventilator you will dispense with all labor
and attention incidental to ventilating.
It is not an attachment to boiler or pump,
but an entirely independent automatic machine,
governed and operated by the temperature
within the house.
It will maintain an even temperature at any
point desired, from freezing to loo degrees.
It will open ventilators any height and
with any speed desired. May be readily
attached to any shafting now in use.
It is simple and durable in construction,
and makes a handsome ornament in any house,
filling a want long felt by those in the Florist
trade.
Ghadborn-KennedyMfg.Go.
FISHKILL=ON=HUDSON, N. Y.
LILIUM AURATUM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $35 00 per 1000
^ , . J ^7to9 " 150 " 4000
Just arrived. j 9 to 11 " 120 " 50 00
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, mixed 7 50 per 100
BEGOIfIA hybr. glgantea, (8 colors) 4 50 "
GLOXINIA hybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) 6 00
F. W. 0. SGHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
Good larp:e flowers 75 cts. per pound.
S'econd size 45 cts. "
Case price o
I Tellow Immortelles $2.25 per dozen.
I Colored " 3.75 "
1 application.
Pampas, Doves,
A. HERRMANN,
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
FURMAN BOILERS
Economical -Substantial - Safe.
56 STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
Modern Hol-Waler Heating
TbeEO Boilers have a high reputation for P-nuuchrfss, Dnrahil't^
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. MiQimam Friction an^
MaiimnmVelocityoDlyobtainedb^VERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION.
Send for new 150-page book giving full particulars and a great
deal of valuable information on modera Heating and Veutilation,
'X^with plans and tables for correct hot-water work. Mailed free.
Addiees HERENDEEN MFG. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, GENEVA, N.Y.
Now that you have disposed of your holiday stock and have some
room in your houses, why not fill part of it with young Ferns. You are
certain to have a demand for filling jardinieres from now until May,
and young plants in 2j.4-inch pots, such as we offer, procured now and
potted up into three-inch pots will make suitable plants for this work
in a very few weeks, and in this shape make but little bulk, hence
small express charges, and will be ready in the best possible condition
just when needed.
We are the largest growers of Ferns in the world, and can supply
you with exactly what you require.
Shipments of this class of stock with our improved mode of packing
can be made in almost any kind of weather. We offer
Adiantum aneltense,
" Bellum,
" Concinnum,
" Decorum,
" Elegans,
" Gracillimiim
" Puljescens,
Cyrtommm Falcatum,
Davallia Stricta,
Dicksonia Antartica,
Lasti'ea Artistata Var.
" Opaca,
Lomaria Ciliata,
Neplirodium Hirtipes,
Nephrolepis Exaltata
Onychium Japonicum,
Polypodium Aiireum,
Polystichum Coriaceum,
Pterls Adiantoides,
" Argyrsea,
" Albo-Llneata,
" Magniflca,
" Leptophylla,
" Ouvardii,
" Palmata,
" Rubra Venla,
" Serrulata,
" " Cristata,
" Tremula,
Sieboldii,
Dldymoclilsena Truncatula
Price of any of the above varieties, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
HENRY A. DREE R, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mention paper.
H'e are a straight shoot and aim. to grotv into a rigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF
INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE
IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. Ko 7.
NEW YORK, JANUARY 13, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER
& MAN DA.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
SUPERB NOVELTIES FOR 1894..
Pitcher & Manda (1500). (Midseason.) This is the most striking novelty in Chrys-
anthemums which has appeared in late years, and as an innovation can only be com-
pared to Mrs. Alpheus Hardy; fine habit, free grower and stout stem, flowers very large
of great substance and lasting qualities, centre petals canary yellow, outer five or six rows
of pure white. Awarded four first prizes and certificates of merit.
Toronto. " ' Pitcher & Manda,' a duo-colored flower, deep yellow centre, white edge,
reminding one of ' Old Sol ' with a halo around it, undoubtedly the novelty of the year." —
Fhristf Exchange. Also see description in Florists' Exchange, Nov. 4th, page 954.
Ne^v Yorlc. " ' Pitcher & Manda,' the parti-colored variety described in our notes two
weeks ago was awarded a first-class certificate of merit. This is one of the most striking
novelties." — American Florist.
, Boston. "It is the most distinct break seen here in several y&3.rs."— American Florist.
of the best and most novel introductions of late years." —
Miss E. H. Kingsley (92). (Late.) Japanese incurved, silvery pink, with good
foliage, large and very double petals, almost entwining in the centre, a beautiful acqui-
sition. Awarded certificates of merit, Montreal and Toronto.
Dorothy Toler (924). (Midseason.) Habit excellent, foliage thick, dark green, stem
stout, flower medium size, beautifully formed, of warm rose color, tipped deeper rose,
recommended to florists. First-class certificate, Boston.
Mrs. Geo. West (58S.) (Midseason.) One of the strongest growing varieties, with
fine foliage and stiff stem, medium size flower, petals very broad, rich rose purple mside,
reverse silvery pink, perfectly incurved. First-class certificate, iVIontreal.
Mrs. G. M. Pullman (223.) Excellent habit, early, very large and reflex flower, of
the deepest yellow.
Mrs. James Eadie (1215.) Dwarf habit, stout stem,
incurved, beautiful silvery pink.
I sized flower, perfectly
Geo. Schlegel (09).
Mrs Chas Laoier (2).
Mrs B. O. Wolcott (975).
Mrs. Geo. A. Magee (140).
Robert M. Grey (433).
Mrs. J. H. Starin (320).
Georgienne Bramball (760).
Mrs. James B. Crane (194).
Mrs, H. McK. Twombly (315).
Mrs. Howard Bineclc (120).
Miss Florence Pullman (360) .
Mrs. Geo. H. Morgan (530).
Charlotte (163).
Mrs. Florence P. Langham (2:
John M. Kupfer (230) .
PRICES : 35c. each ; $3.50 per 12 ; $7.00 per 25 ; $13.00 per 50 ; $25.00 per
100. The set of 21 varieties for $5.00.
Complete descriptive list mailed next week. A great many of the above seedlings
appeared in our winning 48 at the New York Exhibition and are of high merit.
We can supply all the novelties disseminated by other growers at their advertised
prices, and will make sets to suit purchasers.
The following 50, the cream of our collection, including the best novelties
of 1893, we will send for $5.00 and include one each of our grand novelties
PITCHER & MANDA and MR.'. GEO. WEST.
Pres. W. R. Smith, Mrs. P. Li. Ames, Ed. Hatch, Mrs. B. W. Clart, Minnie
Wanamafcer, Walter Hunnewell, Abraham Lincoln, W. J. Palmer, Mrs. W.
Trelease, Bessie Cummings, The Queen, Golden Gate.Mrs. A. Hardy, Roslyn,
I Fascination, H. E. Wldener, Flora Hill, Secretary Farson, Princess of Mums or
I Good Gracious. Ada Lie Roy, Etoile de Lyon, EdaPrass. Harry Balsley, Vice-
j pres. And igier, Andes, Defiance, Burnham Squire, Golden W^edding, Black
I Beauty, Bohemia, Vivian Morel, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs. Maria Simpson,
,G. W. Childs, Mabel Simpkins. Judge Hoitt, Mrs. Bayard Cutting, Imperial
1 Castle, Harry May, Dr. Jules Callendreau, Mrs. A. J. Drexel, L. C. Madeira,
j Dr. Covert, Comrade, H. L. Sunderbruch, Hicks Arnold, Florence Davis'
W. G. Newett. Alcazar, Mrs. Robert Craig.
We carry all the finest commercial varieties not enumerated above and will be
happy to quote prices on any quantity.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
.... QUALITY GUARANTEED WM "J ?^ I
BERLIN, for early forcing, per 1000, $9.00 ; case of 3500 pips, $iO.OO.
HAMBURG, for late forcing, " $9.00; " " $20.00.
GLOXINIAS
High Grade Mixture of 1 2 best sorts,
HS.OO per 100; |i60.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED ^—
Single White, Pink, Scarlet, Yellow, or
mixed colors, S6.00 per 1 00; $50) per 1 000.
OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
Of FLORISTS' FLOWER
and VEGETABLE SEEDS,
BULBS, AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES will be ready January lo,
1894, and will be mailed free to all applicants.
K. E. McAllister,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT,
22 DEY STREET, - - NETV YORK.
IIST'S EXCHANGE
SEEDS
OUR SPECIAI.TY.
choicest Strains for Florists' use.
Our New 1894 Trade List is issued.
Apply for a copy should you hays failed
to receive one.
We Allow 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash.
Immortelles.
Golden Yellow, natural, first quality, at$2.00
per dozen.
White, Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at $3.75 per dozen.
Special Quotations eiven for Original Cases.
Hartford Trailing Fern, paper pressed, in papers of one dozen, nice
strings with fruitage, at $3.00 the dozen papers.
■Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed, at $3.50 the dozen papers.
Metal Designs, the best winter Cemetery Decoration, in rich and tasteful
iissortment of Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc. We Are Headquarters.
Order now, stating your wants, and leave selection to us.
Cycas Leaves, natural prepared, Cape Flowers, Milkweed Balls,
Holiday Baskets, Pot Holders, Plant Stands, Metal Fern
Dishes and Jardiniere Bowls, 'n great variety, and many other items
of interest quoted in Qur Wholesale Supply List, mailed free.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 \¥. 24it Street, Hem York.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
98
The> Florist's Exchange.
I ILIUM AURATUM.
We have just received from Japan an extra fine lot of Auraturas, which
a;re 'Offering at the following jirice per 100, Large, $5.50; small, $4.00.
3000 Jonquils, Campernell and Single Tulips, 35 cts. per 100.
1000 Narcissus, Chinese, $4.00
SWEET PEAS FOR FORCING.
Also,
per lb
■Blanche Ferry $0.75
BPnre White 1.50
^Painted Lady 0
per lb
Mrs. Saiikpy, finest white $3.00
Blushing Bride 1.00
Splendor, brilliant scarlet 1.00
Invincible, scarlet 75 cts. per lb,
IF ORDERED BY MAIL ADO 8 CENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE,
^\/vis/i. E:i_L_icD-r"
ESTABLISHED 1845.
NEW YORK.
NEW SWEET PEA
;' APPLE BLOSSOM.
J- A grand flower of the new very large type. The
,' color is soft apple blossom pink ; in growth the
V — plant is one of the strongest of our Mammoth Cali-
\ ''"^1 tornia Strain. Price per lb., 85c. postpaid.
\ ' We are in a position to make BOTTOM PRICES
on all best Sweet Peas for FLORISTS' FORCING and
carry a LARGE STOCK.
_ _ We are headquarters for CANNAS.
^v^bs^^r VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,
NEW YORK. 26 Barclay St. Box 688, CHICAGO.
«nCN WRITING MENTION '
©REER'8 MAMMOTH VERBENA SEED.
New Crop Now Ready.
CHOICEST MIXED VARIETIES IN THE BRIGHTEST COLORS.
Per Trade pkf., aSc; M »»■. 76c.; per oi., $2.00.
Seedling Verbena Plants are now preferred by the leading florists
to catting plants, because of their vigor and freedom froni rust.
The strain we offer is selected with especial reference to bright
and salable colors.
COBEA SCANDENS per ounce, SOols.
SMILAX SEED. $6.00 per pound SOcts.
CENTAUREA CAHDIDISSIMA....per lOOO seeds, 40c<s.
" GYMNOCARPA per ounce. EOctB.
Preliminary Flower Seed List to the trade of seaaonable seeds,
now ready. Mailed Free To The Trade.
HENRY A. DREBR, Philadelphia.
H. BEAULIEIJ,
Dealer in all sorts of FKESH SEED,
Commisbion importation.
Address WOODHAVEN, NEW YORK.
Zirngiebel Seeds for Florists.
QUALITY WARRANTED.
Giant Market and Giant Fancy Pansies.
Extra Early and Late Asters.
Extra Early White Stock.
In trade packages at ONE DOLLAR each.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, scedham, Mass.
INGLESIDB NURSERIES,
ALHAMBRA. CALIFORNIA,
F. Edward Gkay, Prop.
HOWARD'S
ROYAL
SPLENDOR
VERBENA SEED.
NEW CROP. HOME GROWN. HONEST. RELIABLE.
Selected with great care from plants producing the largest trusses, finest substance petals,
v^ith most brilliant and desirable colors.
E"ViX)E::tTCEi o^ Q-cr.A-i-.ia?"2".
LLIAM
3ceived
*ru83es were laree and'The petals'of fine Substance. We bad seeds of th'ts strain from Mr. Howard and
Taleed a number of plan^lrom them last Spring, and tbe plants hr-" '^ =" •'' " ° " -^ "-"
''I tried your Royal SSplendor Verbenas last year andr
tful flowers from a package of seed, though I have tried all the leadii
gorgeous and such a variety."
Choice Mixed Colors, per Trade Packet, 50 Cents; H Ounce,
$1.00; per Ounce, $4.00.
, Seed Grower and Florist, BELCHERTOWN, MASS.
MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
GROWING OF SEEDS AND BULBS A SPECIALTY.
Make your contracts now for 1894 delivery.
►♦♦ ♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»<
BURPEE'S %
SEEDS \
Philadelphia. |
Wholeeale Price List for FlorlHtfl 4
" 1 Market Gardeners.
3 EXCHANCr
tryDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
LILIUM HARRISIl.
i of this important bulb.
Original and larges
OUR SPECI75.L.XV:
True Stock. Lowest Prices. Best Qualliy.
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TAKBYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
Lili
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
Speciosum Album $6 00
Roseuiu 5 00
" Rubrum 5 00
Single Eegonia, fine bulbs, new crop
finest strain, in 4 separate colors. . 4 00 $35 00
Convallaria Majalis, German pips 1 OO 8 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al.,
(big-jbujbs 90 7 60
Lnw-budded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stock !) 00
Eng-lish stock U 00
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
the "best at the lowest
prices. TRADB LIST
iHBued quarterly, mailed
Philadelphia,
WE SELL SEEDS,
LILIUm HARRISIl AND DUTCH RULBS.
Special low prices to Florists and Dealers.
WEEBER & DON,
Seed Merchants and Growers,
114 Chambers Street, * - NEW YORK.
CALADIUMS, CANNA.
FANCY CAIiADIUMS, choice named varieties
string, per doz., $1.50 ; per 100, SIO.OO.
CANNA, Star of '91, from 3 and 4 inch pots,
per 100, S5.00.
CANNA, Mme. Crozy, and other choice named
varieties. Prices on application.
HENRY MICHEL, Marion, Indiana.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 Miitet Stiset, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
ReR. Cable Address ; DeForest Pbila.
Price lists on application.
SEND for Catalogue of
JAPAN Bulbs, Seeds and
Shrnbs, ARAUCARIAS, Tree
r<fc ~'^ — °_ AUSTEAIIAN Palm
SeedSjCAUFOBNIA Bulbs and Seeds, to
H. H. BERGER & CO., San Francisco, Gal.
Established 1S78.
' Per lOO Per 1000
Amaryllis Equestre $ 4 UO $35 00
" Johnsoni 10 00
Zepbyrantbus, (Amaryllis)
Atamasoo 7.5 4 00
Crinum Kirkii 9 00 80 00
Zamia Integrrifolia, per 100 lbs.,
$6.00
Tillandsias or Air Plants, in five
varieties 2 OO 10 00
Seeds of Nyinpbsea Zanzibarensis and
N. Oentata, ISS.OO per ounce.
For other Bluff Bond for our trade li«t.
BBAND & WICKERS, San Antonio, Fla.
P. S.— We supply our brother florists with Fancy
Oranges, $1.00 per box.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEftRL TUBEROSES
p. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference ^
present delivery,
Ordersa - ■• - -
unsold.
. „_ ,9.00 per 1000-
cepted subject to stock being
Sweet Pea "*r"r
Sunset Seed & Plant Cc^
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
BULBS -"^
PLANTS
rUBEROUS-
ROOTED
listory. Description, Methods of Propagation,
and Complete Directions for Their Suc-
ceessful Culture In the Garden^
Dwelling and Greenhouse.
BY C. L. AT .T.F.N.
HYACINTHS, LILIES, TULIPS, NARCIS-
SUS, CYCLAMEN, CALLAS, GLADIO-
LUS, AMARYLLIS, FREESIA,
TROPiEOLUM, TIGRIDiAS,
Etc., Etc.
THE DEMAND for a bock deacribinir in a
truBtworthy manner how to grow BulbB and
ruheronB-Kooted Plants in the open ground, as well
ae in the greenhouse and window garden ; how to
propagate them ; how to pucceed and avoid failure,
tiaa long been urgent. No othor class of plants
occupies so important a place in the field of flori-
culture as do the various kinds of flowering bulbs'
and ia at the same time so little understood.
The author of this book has for many years made
bulb growing a specialty, and is a recognized
authority on their cultivation and management.
Ee has taken the initiative in this couniry to make
bulb growing a special industry, and therefore
.writes from his own long and extensive experience,
THE ILLUSTRATIONS
which embellish this work are original and profuse,
have been drawn from nature and engraved ex-
pressly for this book. The cultural directions are
plainly stated, practical, and to the point Mr.
Alien renounces the idea that it is dif&cult to suc-
cessfully raise flowering bulbs, and shows that their
necessary requirements are simple and few. "What
not to grow forms an important featurein this book.
THE LOSSES OF BULBS
from overestimating their hardiness are clearly re-
counted, and the simple remedies to prevent such
losses are so plainly indicated and described that
auy one following these directions will suffer very
little loss in the future.
Handsomely Illustrated, Cbth. 12 mo. Price, postpaid, $2.03
Address all ordr-ra to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FUL- ON STREET N. Y.
The^ Florist's Exchange.
New or Little Known Bedding Plants.
The little woolly shrub which was used so
™"ch m .Chicago last Summer for carpet
Deddmg and other purposes is named Calo-
cephalus Brownii or Leuoophyta Brownii.
It IS a native of the colder parts of South
Australia, where it grows in company with
four other distinct species named Sonderi,
lacteus, citreus and platyoephalus. It was
very much admired for the pretty effects it
produced m the parks of Chicago last sea-
son. In color It IS exactly an intermediate
Shade between the foliage of the old Ceras-
tmm tomentosum and Santolina incana. As
abedder it has come to stay; it is easily
handled, a quick grower and supplies a color
that has hitherto been wanting. The old
plants can be put in boxes, wintered over in
a frame or house where the frost does not
enter. It is a very easy matter to ruin a
whole batch of cuttings of this curious little
plant; they dampen off on the slightest
provocation. To avoid this they should be
put in moist, firm sand, in gentle heat, and
no more water given them until rooted.
This operation is best performed in early
Spring. ^
Few things have a more pleasing appear- '
ance in a mixed border, rockwork or as an
edging than the rue-leaved PauUinia (P
thahctrifolia) . This has been tried for sev-
eral years in the Gardens here, and the re-
sults have been most satisfactory. It is one
of those plants, though, that seems unable to
take care of itself after being planted
out. It won't thrive if the sun is allowed to
get at the surface of the soil around the
roots, and it must be supplied with water
frequently m dry weather, or it will remain
thereafter in a stunted condition. In gen-
eral appearance the plant resembles the
maidenhair fern (Adiantum cuneatumj ■ in
fact, it is often set down as a fern by the un-
initiated. The habit is that of a vine, but it
IS by no means a rampant grower. It is a
native of Brazil, where it is said to grow
many feet in height; with us the plants are
never more than a foot high, the shoots
extending along the ground for perhaps
eighteen inches or two feet. A good brisk
bottom heat is necessary to root the cut-
tings, and moist, well-packed sand must be
used. They should be rooted during the
Pall months.
Where a dense, low carpet of green is de-
sired nothing can compare with Hydrocotyle
sibthorpioides. The leaves are small, round
bright green in color; the flowers are very
tiny and inconspicuous. It has a creeping
habit, sending down roots as it grows form-
ing a dense, smooth mass of foUage. Curi-
ously enough, it generally goes under a
name belonging to an entirely different
plant— that of Sibthorpia Europsea, a spe-
cies of little value, belonging to the Scro-
phularia family. The Hydrocotyle is quite
hardy here, and only needs to be divided in
Sprmg and replanted. Where great quanti-
ties are desired it ought to be lifted, put in
boxes, and in the beginning of April put in
small pots. It makes growth very rapidly.
There is a variegated greenhouse shrub
known under the name of Duranta Bum-
gartii, which is not so well known as it ought
to be. It is well adapted for bedding pur-
poses, either in groups, singly or in rows
The foHage is most beautifully variegated
along the edges with white and yellow
True, the same colors are supplied by some
of the varieties of coleus, but the general
outline of this plant is very different. It has
a substantial, lasting appearance, which co-
leuses don't possess; the leaves are long and
narrow, with stiff spines at the base. In
warm Summers the outer edges of the leaves
take on a slightly purphsh hue, which adds
to the beauty of the plant. It does not need
any extra care in its cultivation; the old
plants should be lifted, kept rather cool all
Winter and the cuttings taken off in Spring
when the well-ripened shoots root very eas-
ily. The newly-made soft growths are a
trifle difficult to root in the Fall.
Cuphea llavae is a recent introduction
Planted out for the first time one is apt to
root it out in the early Summer months ow-
ing to its unattractive appearance, but if we
wait until midsummer it makes a nice, uni-
form growth, and puts on a coat of many
colors. It is one of the most showy flower-
mg plants we have after the middle of July.
Seeds are freely produced and germinate in
a very short time. Cuttings struck by the
end of Summer and kept over the dull
months will flower much earlier than young
plants grown from seed.
Among the Lantanas there is a yellow one
which goes under the name of Califomica- it
is apparently a species, as it comes true
from seed. How it got the specific name
Cahtornica is not very apparent. It is a little
gem in its way, dwarf growing, and is cov-
ered with bright yellow flowers all Summer.
J. here is a companion to it, so far as size
and general habit is concerned, with pink
flowers, called Richmond Gem.
Begonia semperflorens atropurpurea can
be recommended as a bedder of the first
water. It has been extensively planted out
in the PubHc Gardens here for two Summers
past.
Exacum affine is a kind of annual Gentian
with exceedingly pretty blue and yellow
flowers, very useful for a mixed border:
A pretty plant, evidently belonging to the
Acanthus family, was sent out a Summer or
two ago under the name of Amaglyptous
coloratus; it has leaves with markings not
unhke some of the Rex begonias. It is a
creeper. During the past Summer it grew
very rapidly m a border, in damp, stiff soil,
in the shade; at the edge of the same border
was a hne of the pretty Poa trivialis albo-
vittata, a charming, little variegated grass.
Useful tor basket work or for planting anv-
where m the shade. It is not of much ser-
vice m sunny positions.
Phrynium variegatum stands remarkably
well in shady places where it is kept watered.
By the way, this is proving an admirable
house plant.
Dichorisandra thrysoidea is another good
thing for planting out during Summer; it
grows from one and one-half to two feet
high. Its broad rosettes of metalhc-green
leaves are crowned with beautiful spikes of
deep purple flowers the same shade as those
ot the Lasiandras. No plant is easier propa-
gated than this one ; every small piece of the
stem grows.
Anyone who has not tried the beautiful
Begonia rubra as a bedder had better do so
those who have not seen it growing and
flowenng outside during Summer have no
Idea of the large hanging clusters of bright
red flowers with which even the smallest
branches are clothed. President Carnot
while not so profuse a bloomer, runs it
pretty hard in size of flowers. '
Peristrophe angustifolia has a rather di-
minutive appearance at bedding out time in
a thumb-pot, consequently it is not a good
seller. It is one of our best green and yel-
low bedders. ■'
Plumbago capensis, blue, and the white
yanetyare hard to beat as effective flower-
ing plants for the open border. They are of
the easiest culture.
Abutilon EcHpse beats all the other varie-
gated abutilons as a bedder. This one has a
spreading, bushy habit; it takes on a gor-
geous coloring, and is a very fast grower.
G. W. Oliver.
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Budding in the Winter.
The method of propagating by budding is
famiHar to nearly every one who has only a
slight knowledge of propagation of fruit
trees. The universal practice has been to
bud only when the bark is said to "sUp,"
which is ih the latter part of Spring or in
early .Summer.
Reasoning from the fact that cuttings will
callous and wounds heal to some extent
when growth has ceased and the sap is said
to be dormant, lead us to experiment in Win-
ter budding. The method used was simply
to cut a shoe of bark with some wood at-
tached, down the stick about one and a half
inches, leaving it unsevered at the lower
extremity. After this we used the knife
transversely on the loosened slice, cutting
off about one-halt the slip and leavinj
the lower part to help shield and hold thl
bud. The bud with some wood attached
was then inserted between the slip and stock
and wrapped with a piece of raflia, which
held It firmly to the stock. Just how to wrap
this and secure both ends without being a
bundlesome knot is known to most nursery-
men. Of course, some care was taken to
cXl."^^ P^^=^ ™ ^■^'^ ^'°'=1^ near the size
of the bud, so that the cambium of each
would come m contact.
On the tenth of last January fifty peach
trees m the nursery were bud:ded in this
way. January 24 they were examined care-
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had ' ' knit " to the stock.
Of the fifty buds attached only one failed
to make a shoot the following Spring ■ this
one was accidentally destroyed. These
buds started off as early in the Spring with-
out cutting back the trees as other bids on
the stock.
Budding was done also on Le Conte pear
cuttings, plum cuttmgs and quince cuttihgs
in February and put away in sphagnum moss
A ■^^%,£°"^'^ ^^ =*=* '° the Sursery in
April. When set out the buds were found to
have "knit" firmly to the cuttings and in
some instances had shown signs of growth
A drought then came which killed our cut-
tings and of course, the buds also
When pruning in the early Spring we
would often attach a bud to the side of a tree
where a limb was needed, and in nearly everv
instance they grew. ■'
Prom the above experiments briefly men-
tioned we conclude that budding can be done
any ti7ne during the Winter, especially in
the South which of course gives the bud one
SIL ^'^^^S'^"' i? %-<:o-»t\i over the old
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SUB-IRRIGATION FOR THE
FLORIST.
Paper read hy Mr. W. B. BrntUe, OMo State
University, before the Ohio State Borticul-
tural Society at ColumUis, Ohia, DeoemHer
Ih, ISSS.
In many sections of the United States it
is and is becoming more necessary to apply
watejirtiflciallylluring tlie fy Xn aid
order to secure good crops of ga^d^^ ^°^
tr.ick-farm produce ; this is especially true
-SUB-lRKIGATED-
Carnations i
140
These figures were taken during a penod
of fifty days beginning October 18, isad ,
they show a great saving both in the quan-
tity of water and in the time required to
anplyit. The sab-irrigation system only
needs watering once in ten to twenty days.
This is governed, however, to some extent,
by the number of bright and windy days.
In watering, the hose may be started then
a watertight bench; the water may be run
around them and ascending through the
drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. In
this way there is very little danger of giv-
ing the plants too much water, as the sou
will only draw up a sufacient quantity.
A cement or cement-lined bench would
be most desirable for sub-irrigating pot
plants, and a means must be provided to
draw off the surplus water in case more is
applied than the plants will take up. This
system, however, is most applicable to
plants grown in benches, or " benched, as
it is commonly termed, and in open
ground, especially to plants o£ vigorous
growing habits. , , , i, i. ,
The value of this method to the practical
tr,ick-farm produce ; this is especiauy me iSangedTrfm one tile to another every half , .,.ne value oi ...» m..u.. .. .............
of plants whose ™°ts do not g" ^^eeP "^ ^our or so, the time being governed by gorist is yet to be determined, but we have
the soil. In many cases tjj^ wate": sui p j hoj" °^ ™/ \jj ^o secure even distribu- proven it to be the most valuable accessory
is limited, then It is '"8°^^'^?' .S^'aJri f°^*Vater should be admitted every 100 ^5 the vegetable forcing house, and so far
greatest economy be practiced in its distri tion, ^at^^^f^ering may be attended to by Z tried this is true of the outdoor garden,
bution. . .„„.t,,„'°'e working near by, thus requiring vv^e have also proven that a dry atmos-
Oue method of application is to flood the any oue ^^j^me and laborf ^ ^ phere is better than a mmst for growing
top of the soil, but much of the water never very ^^™^^^ ^^^ g^^ove mentioned ad- Vegetables, and it is reasonable to believe
reaches the plants and is lost ; .after flood "> aau ^^^^ increase in crop, both t^at if this be true in one case the same
ing or top-watering, the soil pardens, vauuaK gf^eral appearance. Last ^^g^xt would follow its application to the
bakes, and cracks, being thus left 1° a poor in we^g | ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ of three other. .,, „ , h „ ^„ „„t
condition for plant growth, and disea^ea year ^^ ^^^^^^^ showed a gain of 37 per By the term "dry" atmosphere we do not
conditions readily follow. ^ j „eieht in favor of sub-irrigation; intend to convey the idea of a perfectly dry
It is verv evident that a better method is ^^ j ^j^ ^| ^ ^^ radishes the gain was air, for that is impossible in a room where
needed S we have such, if not theideal, ^°^ond all comparison. ^ there are growing plan ts.but an atmosphere
ta the so called sub-irrigation system now neyoDQ ij^ ^1^4^ ^lethod of so great not saturated with moisture which evap-
iS use at the gardens of the Ohio State fue to the vegetable grower, it has been orated from the soil and walks of t^ejo -^
ity the Ohio Experiment Station ™''i°sted that it might be of equal it not ^ing house. The argument here present^
where. Irflter benefit to the florist. It is reason- itself, that in the tropics vegetable growt
. a use at
SriTslwterr *•"""'" ,. llrlSTerefirtVrhr.flo-rist: It is reason^
Sub-irrigation, as the word itself implies; lye to believe that if this method will
istme\"of of"applying the needed suppy | ;.j,revent disea_se and ,decay,; save time,.
GREAT CUT IN PRICES.
To close out stock of CINERARIAS, The Prize.
Extra fine, large plants, $6.00 Per 100.
I'ine strong plants, 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100.
Dracaena Indlvlsa, 15 to 18 in. liigh, $4.00 per 100,
Aeeralum, new white Lady Isabel, $1-00 per 100.
Rooted cuttings prepaid by mail.
6E0BGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J
WilMrN warriNG MEWTrOW the FI-OHISTS gXCHANG£
is a method of applying the needed supply "prevent disease ana uecaj, ="-"=""■
of moisture ?o The roots of the plants, to jaV and water," and "increase the crop
01 moisbuio w V ^afhor than on ™>,ot, nsefl n veeetable growing, that a
VERBENAS.
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Fine assortmnnt of colors. Many
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INEW AGERATUM.
BRIGHTON BEAUTY.
Dwarf and compact, 6 inches high, dai-1
purple, flue for borders, tried for thre
years, never out ol bloom, §1.00 pei
doz., by mail,
Ot moisture lu i,uo.,;^„=« IX.'.. than nn
the bottom or under soil rather than on
top.
As developed at the O. S. U. this a new
method and the credit of its figin i^ due
to Mr. W. S. Turner, present foreman ot
the State University gardens.
Sub-irrigation is accomplished by means
of some kind of nndergound conductor,
such as ordinary drain tile laid at a smta
ble depth from the surface. The water is
poureS into the ends of the tile, passing
along and out at the points coming di
rectlyat tbe roots of the plarts where it is
needed
itself, that in the tropics vegetable growth
is much more vigorous even where the
dampness reaches the saturation point at
all times. We answer that these tropical
forests are largely made up of the very
growths we wish to avoid, and that even
they are often swept out of existence by
the ravages of disease. We would also
call attention to the fact that in an oasis
in the desert the most strong, vigorous and
healthy growth is found, and that in an
atmosphere of extreme dryness. _
\ore7ults of very great importance have Although Nature drops the ram down
as vet been obtained, except that the from the heavens upon the plants, after the
amount of water, time and labor required shower the water sinks into the soil and
fs much less on the sub-irrigated plots. the sun's heat soon dries the air, so that
The smilax shows a more vigorous daring the greater part of the season of
growth on the sub-irrigated side, but the growth the air is comparatively dry, the
?„„_„=t».Brt nlants have a finer leaf, and ?oD soil is dry and the direction of, the
labor ana wabBi-, ouy ^^^^^y^.. .-.--- ^
when used in vegetable growing, that ,rt
least some of the same effects would follow
its application to flowering plants. An
experiment, as mentioned above, is now
befng tried at the O. S. U.; beds of roses,
carnations and smilax are arranged, one-
half watered in the ordinary manner and
the other half by thesub-lrrigation method.
No results of very great importance have
Richmond, Ind.
(Good plants, and ready to ship
Bevaniums, best headers, stroni! . .. .:.-■
" La Favorite, best double white,
2 Inch ..■■.•■•■„■■■■■
Mme. Salleroi, very stocky, 2 in.
Rose Scented, 2 Inch ....
C.leu; splen5i'd°!:iri?tSVs,-2ii.;ai66o:|i:2.56 :SS
ijuicuB, o^ /nlnnel. stronir. 2in.. 2
ctlyat tbe roots of the plarts where it is th on the sub-irrigated side, but the growth the air is comparatively dry, tne
eeded ton-watered plants have a finer leaf and top soil is dry and the direction of the
To the greenhouse the benches must be ™?mS to gi?e the more salable product, n,Sisture in the soil is upward rather than
,ade water-tight then the tiles are laid in g^t'^'ot so much of it. , downward. By sub-irrigation we apply
Ll%Il rows Itoim to 31 feet apart; the °"Jt first the top-watered plot of carna- continuously Nature's best conditions for
LTustLTthrown over them, filling the ti^s gave the greater number of blossoms, p,ant growth, that is, clean, dry soil and
?"' 'h thrown but at present the sub-irrigated are doing air under light airy houses with plenty of
''™ tv.r,A „f ,.„nstrncting a much the best, and promise to continue so, sunshine ; for the latter, hovfever we must
The common niethod of ™°^t'^!^tmg ^ much tne^^st, an ^ ^^^^ ^^^ generosity of Nature.
^■T't^iJ'm. mak^esT°fendf that Sfs arfo^nlyln ordinary condition and Vith^tbese theories and Jac_ts at_han£we
^wi^U la's tTo^liany years A rnuch cheaper show very few buds. ^^^ ^^^_
I When sub-irrigation is to be used in the tne ^^.j^^^ ^^ ^^ whether it is the
Iowa, open ground, the tiles are laid below the ^e q lying the water or the circu-
:H«»a. depth of ploughing and >n rows from three met^^ ^^ air throu|h the tiles that causes
to possibly twenty feet apart, this aepenu difference.
I ing, however, upon the porosity of the tn^^ a ^^^^.^^ ^j^. ^^^^^ pjots have been
soil. Tbe tiles must be level in the row in ^ in one of our lettuce beds. No. 1
order to secure even d'^tribution of water, "ranged m^ ^^^ .^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^
but one row may be higher than the next 1 watered the same way, but
One end of the tile must be brought to the ner , r|o ^^^^ through which the
surface to receive the water, and if so de nasti ^^^ .^ watered by
sired the other ends may be collected into ajj- "'r 4 ^^.^^ Method, also leaving the
one main tile in which there is a -Palve or '^^'' , .. %j ir through the tiles. By any means complete ana win iiui ue » ^^^
Wock;byleaving this va ye open dur-circu^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^ plots will be Llusive test, bnt we are getting at such
ing the w.:t season the irrigating system IS comparison influence of air and (acts as expenditure of time, labor, amount
madetoserveasadrainagesystemalso. fcnnd tnere^a^^^^ ^^^^^ attributed kf water, temperature of soil etc., which
To establish such a system, either in water inprouu^ b will be of inestimable value m determjning
greenhouse or open ground requires consid- to sub irrigatio^^^^^ fact among florists the merits of sub irrigation as applied to
erable for tile and labor, but the aovan- ordinary method of spraying the floriculture. , ^ , ^ • j „,.
tages to be gained far exceed the cost of *ba\the ordina y ^^^ ^^ ^^^^_ ^^^ ^^^^^^.^ already obtained we
establishing. „„„.Hve ^e theXwers to be ine-sided and imper- feel safe in saying that the apphcation of
yet depend upon the generosity Oi ».».
With these theories and tacts at hand we
hope to show that the common practice of
watering on top and wetting down the
greenhouse walks is wrong, and that the
best conditions for plant growth are a
clean soil and moderate atmosphere rather
than a soggy, mouldy soil and saturated
air, which unite to breed disease and decaj;.
Along this line there is room for experi-
ment and especially observation. Nearly
all great discoveries along scientific lines
are due to the observation of some acci-
dental phenomenon of Nature. We com-
mend, therefore, that florists bear this
in mind and secure any light upon this
subject that may come under their scope
of observation. ^ ^ ..,„
We will do all in our power to get at the
exact facts and hope our work may receive
impartial and unprejudiced judgment.
The experiments now in hand are not by
anv means complete and will not be a con-
C KT S rstablisbing. ""' ^^^. Tg tSeXwfrs to be ine- ideS and-imFer- fee ale in saylSg that the application of
ihip now.) By this method we secure comparative i°g f^e "OYnlures the foliage of the finest this system to carDations will give equal
Per ino freedom from disease of all kinds , during '■;'',''• "^ ferns rendering them unsightly results to those for lettuce. . . , ^
2-inch.,,,.. *3 00 iV„ „a^t „.„r we did not have ten pounds Palms an<i lerns ren e „urnoses. Th» nhio exneriment station is also ex-
Helioti'op
Knchxins, „„..
Farleyense F
Golden Bedder. (aloiie), strong, 2 i:
irtment, '
I Pin
nci.
.,„„ 3.00
D i-iiiin.,., u inch. 25 cents each.
'S'me.Orozr, dry bulbs, »1.00 per dozen.
BOOTED CUTTINGS.
I have the following, ready to ship any day
Fer 100
Geraiiiuuis, best bedaers, 5 to 20 varieties... tl.zS
""v."" 'La Favorite, best double white.. 1.25
BoseSeented •. I.g
Mme.Salleroi
Oolens, about 20 splendid varieti
■' finlrlAnBedd
Aly
Heliotropes, best purpK
Verbenas, best_varieties
Begoni
By this metnou we secuio ■;"'"^^," v^ " j ^t also injures the foliage or tne nuesi, this system to carijauuu= v
freedom from disease of all kinds , during !««'• "'"^ j J rendering them unsightly results to those for lettuce. .
the past year we did not have ten pounds Palms a^/^J" ^e or decorative purposes. The Ohio experiment station is also ex-
ot rotted'lettnce in our entire three crops andg^glfjrigation methods this is avoided, perimenting along this line. All questions
grown at the O. S. U., and this sniall ^/^^^^is thrown upon the foliage or Regarding sub-irrigation methods will be
' amount was on the top.-watered plots as no water ^^^ ^^,^ j, cheerfully answered,
which were left tor comparison. . , „„ J But the main point that we hope to gain
Mildew and blight are almost if not But tne^mmu^p ^^ ^^^ confident
altogether.uuknowntotbesub-irrigation IS freedom i^^ ^.^^^ mildew o the
method as applied to vegetable growing, that by tnis ^^ ^^^ carnation will be
The walks, the earth under the benches rose ann .^ ^^^ ^ avoided
and the top ot the soil in the benches are gr«atiy ^^^^able to suppose that
always dry and even dnsty, hence tne 1 ±» i" " - - .--
atmosphere' ^'- - ' -"
mixture
, aDOUtZUSpieuuiu vniicico ... ^. ...... ^
Golden Bedder, (when ordered alone)
ruatiou
Nellie Lewis.
Linville, N. C.
HAKLAN P. Kelset shipped over one
;;;t"lvchecked if not wholly avoided. I million and a halt of his new southern
....^ „_-— ,^„ I - U^-f not reasouable to suppose that with galax leaves during six weeks ending
nd even dusty, hence the ..^^^I'.face soU dry clean and free from January, 4, 1894. He is now ,9ffe5jng.a
the house is comparatively the surfac^^ pri.e of ten doll
aimrphe^^ in tSe house is comparatWely t^^-fl fal growth/ of"moss; mildew and
dry ; this very materially lessens the deoa_y superuc s dances for disease would
of the woodwork in the house less Irost is {jcbcns, tna reduced ? The average
tormed on the glass, bence better and more be ve^usf flow'^Br pot is c "
Aurora r-xx
Anna Webb l."0
N.S. ORIFFITH, Independence, Nlo.
(ludependonce is well located for shipping, being
S miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
U(tirMW8JTinGMENT!Ql>l THE FLORISTS' EXCHAnSE
formed on tne glass, ueuoo u^w^^ „„„__-
light is secured ; the dry atmosphere pro^
motes the effusion of gasses through
thestomates, thus aidingrapidgrowth. By
the surface of the soil being dry a mulch
or non-conductor of moisture is formed,
preventing to a great extent evaporation
from the soil, therefore less water is re-
"^"in^he trial now in progress of sub-irriga-
tion methods upon flowering plants it has
been found, that to keep the soil at the
same moisture the following difference m
quantity of water was required. Repre-
senting the units of water by numbers or
] about the same as quarts wp haye ;
be very greatly leuui-cvi. ■'-j" '„":?:
greenhouse flower pot is covered on the
sides by a growth of moss, while the top ot
Ihesoil bfars a covering of. mould and
algse, a lodgment and a very incubator of
•* hX wXer be applied at the bottom and
the surface soil always allowed to remain
dry these superfluous growths that take
awavthe nourishment intended for the
p7ant, would never get a foothold; and
how much better a plant with clean dry
nrize of ten dollars for the best list of uses
for these leaves, Kelsey's agents are scat-
tered over a large area of country, and flor-
ists should have no difficulty in obtaining
his products. In Boston he is represented
bv Welch Bros,, 2 Beacon St., who are his
sole New England agents; in Chicago by
Kennicott B?os., 34 Randolph St.; his gen-
eral Northwestern agents, in Pittsburg by
Lincoln I. Neff, 4015 Butler st , his Penn-
sylvania state agent, and inPbiladelphia
by Marschuetz & Co., 23-35 North Fourth
street.
SranTs"oUwouW%fu"wLnputtpTnre ^^hB date on address slip will tell you
market. ^ ... .„. hv 1 exactly when your subscription ex-
sefti^'g1nSii^chCCofwa\^rirta"viS|lpir-^ Benew in good season.
THE Klorist's Exchange.
Chester County Carnation Society.
The regular monthly meeting of this
faociety was held at Kennett Square, Pa ,
Saturday afternoon, January 6 1894
P.rps'dent Ladley occupied the chair. The
old board of ofBcers was elected for the cur-
rent year, viz : Joshua Ladley, president;
Mward Swayne, vice-president: Jacob
btyer, treasurer; W. R.Shelmire, secre-
The president made a vigorous protest to
his re election to no purpose, but it gave
some of the members the opportunity to
say how impossible it was to do without
nim in that capacity.
The Proposed Market.
The committee on sale of cut flowers
had nothing deanite to report, but the
secretary on behalf of Wm. Davis, who was
absent, presented the facts in relation to
the Cut Flower Market or Exchange of
iioston. It occupied a room 40x60. fitted
up at an expense ot about $3,000, the money
being raised by stock subscriptions. The
stalls or tables were divided into spaces
^ixd feet which rented from $7.50 to $10 50
per quarter and mostly sold at a good pre-
™i"'?-?^^^™'"'''^'"'asopentill9A.M.,after
which all flowers lefton hand wereplacedin
charge of Mr. Walsh, who sold them if pos
sioie at the prices designated by the
growers and received a commission of 15
per cent, on such sales. Transactions were
an in cash. The venture had paid a divi-
dend of 40 per cent, the past year. The
growers took their own stock and no com-
mission men were allowed to have space
1 he plan was very satisfactory to the retail-
ers and better prices were realized by the
growers. The committee was continued
with instructions to look this matter up in
relation to Philadelphia.
ExIilbitloDs.
.... "^^^ committee on mid-winter exhi-
bitions reported progress. They had con-
ferred with a committee of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society and thought
some plan would soon be arranged 'o hold
the carnation show. They found the retail
florists of the city greatly in favor ot it,
many of them oflferiog substantial aid. The
committee was continued with power to
act.
An invitation to the annual dinner of the
New York Florists' Club was read and the
secretary instructed to return the thanks
of the Society.
Jos. T. Phillips, of Lombardville, Md
was elected to membership.
Fertilizers for Carnations.
Mr. Darlington recommended the
use of odorless phosphate on carnations.
It could be had at a cost of about $18 per
ton, and contained a large percentage of
phosphoric acid. He had used it with suc-
cess, and thought one of its merits was
that It contained no deleterious substances
O. J. Pennook thought Stookbridge's ma-
nure a good article.
Some of the growers complained that
their soil seemed too light from the use of
too much manure. It was generally agreed
thajt carnations did best in heavy soil
Still, a heavy soil lightened with coal
ashes was highly recommended.
President Ladley used lime as a too-
dressing to his benches, he said, with
marked benefit. He used from one to two
bushels of lime to 1,000 feet of glass
The question was asked, "Do' angle
worms hurt the beds ? " Several mem-
bers said they were certainly no benefit
and that lime would rid the soil of them.
Seedlings Exhibited.
There was a large exhibition of
101
Hohokus, N. J.
. J. G. & A. ESLBK, the Saddle River flor-
ists, decorated the handsome country resi-
dence of President Mason, of the Bank of
New ^ork, for a New Year's dance. Three
spacious drawing-rooms were transformed
into a bit of fairyland, and two bands of
music were completely hidden in a bower
of foliage.
New Orleans, La.
"The annual flower show will take place
at Washington Artillery Hall in the height
of the coming Spring, and will be on a
much larger scale than last year. A new
feature will be the exhibits of garden im-
plements and ornaments; in fact, there
will be everything for the southern gar-
den Mrs. Dr. Richardson has again of-
fered three valuable prizes for the chil-
dren's exhibits, one prize for the best col-
lection of potted plants grown by a child
one prize for the best plant from seed'
and another for the best specimen plant
grown by a child.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
The holiday trade was all that could
have been desired-fully 50 per cent, better
than last year. The home supply was
equal to demands upon it. Stocks were
good Business con.Msted chiefly in loose
cut flowers, although plants were also in
Sooo demand. Greens, especially holly,
sold well; good roses brought $3.50 to $3
per dozen, the latter price being for La
a ranee. Bridesmaid and long stem Albany
American Bsauty, $6 to $9 per dozen
. Tlie demand for good stock is certainly
increasing and the facilities for its produc-
tion are being improved from year to year.
All hands are busy pushing along stocks
for Easter trade. D. HoNAKEK
Now Readv ■•°'°°° j^ooted
*!,\ 7 ■^^""y- CUTTINGS of
for oSr'pricelS?. °^ CARNATIONS. Send
wH"S™':?^?„1'i.?.1' 5'""" Havon. MIcii.
'"^ '" ISTS- EXCHANGE
Carnation Cuttings.
cultivation. Fine
, -f'l the best varieties in oultlvatil
stock ot Buttercup and William Scott!
NO DISEASE.
ist, IslJi'i f'SISvifA'inas f ""^'^ "^ ^^■^°''
1000
$60 00
45 DO
45 00
46 00
46 00
75 00
75 00
15 00
15 00
60 00
13 00
16 00
15 00
Diaz. Albertini $1 Qo'
JiJiz. Keynolds ] nO
William Scott ,.' J oo
Riclimond i (in
I>r. Smart " i nn
The Stuart ;.■::::::: 2 00
uncle John g qq
Lizzie McGowan...
Daybreak
Buttercup o nn
tambomr. ......■"■
Lady Emma,'.'.*.'
Portia
Mrs. Stanley.... 1 no
I'homas Cartledge '"
Edna Craig ;.' l oo
Spaitan i qo
Puritan
Orders will be'flli^i' in rotation,
pondence solicited.
Terms : Strictly cash with order.
500
500
5 00
6 00
10 00
10 00
a 00
200
6 00
3 00
2 00
2 00
6 00
2 00
5 00
500
200
Carnations
AND
-^^Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
15 00
45 00
46 00
15 00
Corres-
F. A. STORM, Oarnationist,
Ibrighf Greenhouses, BATSIDE, L. I., If. T.
■""IN WRITING MENTlOn
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for "best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7. 93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" I like its color better than Daybreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired "
W. A. Manda.
Booted cuttinjra. $IO.0O per lOO •
S80.00 PO' 1000. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $6.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter. '
VIOLET, tady Campbell, rooted runners
J3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. '""°«>s.
Send for price list
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE PLORIST-S EXCHANOE
CARNATIONS. Roofad Oullings. Now Ready.
nnirT.,......^ Per 100. Per 1000.
^^lEIfffixw''--'"'-'-''-"---- i°^
;th order/ 'lOc! 'per ioo'ext'ra when ordl?e'a
McGo
Port!
shipped by
roo>pri7.„rn.;'.;:;V j^^?''!'"' "holesale prlce'iist'of
rootea cuttinps and plants.
JAMES HORAN, Florist, Bridgeport, Conn,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE HGRIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. "OOTED GUTTINGS.
.ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
Address ^^"SZ' ''^J^lf^^^IL'^' ^«^*- Correspondence solicited.
t-.7!!L^;„j^.\ dUTT-S-, I»a,t©i-soKi, 3S0-. j.
The best collection of the newest and most profitable
iMjviENSE Stock of
Carnation Booted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Bust or
other Disease ! 50 varieties to select
from butallof standard merit including
Daybreak Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. re;nar»,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S E«.:Mn..,„^
60,000 ROOTED CUTTINOS of the
Daybreak Carnation
Will be ready for delivery hy January 10
aiders booked now. Satlsfacllon euaKiiite«d
Price 82.00 per 100 ; 816.00 per 1000
Terms strictly oash.
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Atttca^ Wyoming Co., New York
'"■"" ENTIONTHEFLORISTBTv.......
.-r'. "■ **• *- ■- tr\i III- " -D -f I
>niiii^"-D -f I
COMMERCTAl -i CARNATTOMS
By Mr. Love— A large and well-formed
pink; McGowan by Tidal Wave.
By Mrs. Charles T. Starr— A very fine
show of seedlings of various crosses. Also
Hawaii ; a variegated yellow, and Louis J
Haettel, a pure white and very nroliflc
bloomer.
By Wm. Search— A pure white of large
size, but stems rather weak.
T..^,? Percy Barnard— Several seedlings of
McGowan by Brutus, all having long, stiff
stems and fine large flowers.
By Chas. Swayne— A very promisine
variegated red and white of large sizf
Golden Gate by Caesar.
By Edward Swayne— A bunch of verv
fine Lady Campbell violets.
By W B,. Shelmire— An exhibit of over
thirty different yellow seedlings, babies of
ciBNiTioN m]\m
OF Atl, THE LEADING
SOETS IN SEASON.
JOHN McGOWAN, Oranee. N T
can be found at the model range of Carnation Houses at
<Si i_j e: e: ivi ^ , I i_
Wait for our price list before placing your orders.
Remember our stock is WARRANTED
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, I. I.
WHEN WRrriHA uB-KmMu — .. •* y ^^ M.9
WHEN WRmwO MEOTIOH THg IXORIST-S ElCBMi.i»,.r
IN
It was decided that in all competitions
where the society offers a premium.diploma
or medal , that the judges shall judge the
flowers exhibited by the scale of points
adopted by the society. After a pleasant
social chat the meeting adjourned. I
W. R. Shelmire, Sec. |
CARNATIONS Aifo VERBENAS
ROOTED CUTTINGS. '
All the leading Carnations: Daybreak
Puritan, Edna Craig, McGowan, Nellie Lew£
Immense stock of Mammoth Verbenas
Send for prices on what you want
CataloKue ready about Jan. 15. Send for it
VICK & HILL, . Rochester, N. Y.
WHEN WRITINS MENTION THE FLORIST.... r,^„
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Heady January 1, 1894.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
"WM. SWAYNE,
p. O. Box 226, KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
MENTIONTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
j NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
THE FRONT T ' JVIUTUAL FRIEND''
RANK. ======^==-=^^^
,[. 0 ^' '= ^""^ '° be a prize winner and a leading
variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1893.
Orders booked now for March delivery. 50 cents each ; $4.00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please
rrfriri. ^^^^ ^'^OS., Randolph, Mass.
M WRI-
COME AND SEE THE BOYS!
THE YELIOW ClBtUTIOII, BQUTON D'OR.
After growing this variety for the past three Winters we are convinced it is the
very best yellow carnation ever introduced. What we claim-It is decidedlt »
oarmf °^ 8™wer and free bloomer, color a beautiful yellow, penciUed w fh deep
carmmc; shape ot the best possible form. Calyx perfect ; Stem lon^r and sUff The
foliage is possibly better than of any other Carnation. Price, SIO OO per lOOfor
o.T't^Z"'"^'- "^^^^ *''"•'='■ ^^': 375.00 per 1000. Orders filled In strict rotating
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.Y.
102
q>HE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
Orchids for the House and Conservatory.
It is not always convenient nor possible for
parties with but a small conservatory at
hand entirely devoted to (flowering) plants
requiring sun, to find sufficient shady space
for plants that in their native homes grow
among the heavy foliaged branches of trees,
or on the ground beneath them.
Notwithstanding the fact that a great
majority of the exotic orchids are shade lov-
ing, there are also a few very handsome
species that are found in their native habitats
in situations partially or fully exposed to the
hot tropical sun. These cannot be success-
fully cultivated without its direct influence
for at least a portion of the day. It is an in-
teresting truth, that among our native hardy
orchids— many of which are worthy of culti-
vation in our gardens— it is the rule rather
than the exception, to find them sun-worship-
pers. It may be well to mention a few trop-
ical species of this order. A selection can
easUy be made that will brighten the conserv-
atory for many months during the year.
As nearly all of these Orchids are found
growing at an altitude of from two to five
thousand feet, it will readily be seen that
a temperature of from 50 to 55 degrees by
night, and 60 to 70 degrees by day (or 75 de-
grees with sun heat and ventilation) will suit
them best, thus making them fit companions
to grow with Callas, flowering Begonias,
Carnations, etc.
Among the tallest and most showy species
are the Sobralias, named in honor of Don 1.
M. Sobral, a Spanish botanist. They are all
graceful varieties, with reed-like stems, three
to SIX feet high, from the tops of which are
produced (generally single) large, showy
blossoms, and as one fades another opens its
buds until several have expanded on the
same stem. The large-flowered Sobralia
*(S macranthci) is from the mountain slopes
of kexico; its bright rose-colored flowers
measure six inches across, and have a slight
aromatic odor.
The Star Lily (S. KUastrnni) has large
white, pendulous flowers, veined with yel.
low, which expand during July and August.
This species comes from the mountains of
Brazil. ... ^ ...1,
Another pretty variety (5. rM.'«), with
md white flowers, is found m the
Peru and New Grenada. The
itioned are all terrestrial.
lexico we have several desirable
kinds of epiphytal Orchids, all free growing
varieties, with short, pear-shaped bulbs, each
supporting one or two stiff leaves ; from the
apex of these bulbs issue the long slertder
peduncles bearing one to three or more
flowers. ,. ^ .
The Autumn Lily iLaha mihimnahs) is
one of the first to expand its buds. The
flowers are four or five inches across, the
petals are very fragrant, waxy in texture,
and of a soft rose color.
A smaller variety (£. albida) with sweet-
scented flowers, blossoms during December
and January; it has white petals tipped with
rose which continue in perfection a long
time. ...
The Mexican Mayflower (Z. maiahs) is
not quite so free as some other species, but
is still desirable, and well repays one for
waiting. It blooms during May. The flow-
ers are four inches across, and are lilac and
pale rose in color.
During the months of December and J an-
uarywefind the two-edged Orchid *(Za-/;(7
anceps) in full beauty. Of late years this has
been extensively cultivated for commercial
purposes on account of its free flowering
qualities and the beauty of its blossoms ;
they measure four inches across the petals
from tip to tip, and vary in color in different
plants from pink and white to pale rose, the
central petal being marked with crimson and
yellow.
All of these Mexican epiphytes are best
grown in Orchid baskets filled with lumps of
charcoal, over which should be placed some
chopped peat-fiber and sphagnum moss. The
plant should then be firmly tied on by means
of copper wire, when they sholJd be sus-
pended from the roof of the conservatory.
They require liberal syringing till they have
flowered, when they may be kept somewhat
drier until they start to grow in the Spring.
One of the rarest colors in Orchids is blue.
Yet we have from the Khasia hills, India, a
beautiful epiphytal species ( Vanda ccerulea)
of easy culture, and free blooming quahties,
in which the color is clear sky blue, with a
deeper central petal; the flower stems bear
many of these flowers, each measuring four
inches across. This species belongs to the
true air plants {JErides) and is found in its
native country fuUy exposed to the sun, its
roots clinging to the rocks and stumps for
support. It requires the cool part of the
conservatory and delights in cool fresh air.
It does best when grown in an Orchid basket
suspended from the root. The thick roots
should be carefully placed in the basket and
firmly packed in with bits of charcoal and a
little moss, then placed on top to Mf ™"=:
ture Watering at the roots and syringing
once or twice a day will ensure vigorous
growth
The tricolor Air-plant ''<^Z'""'''^''"iiZl\'X
from the Island of Java, and much resembles
the last in mode of growth, requiring also
the same treatment, txcepting that it needs
a warmer part of the conservatory. " n";^-
ers at different seasons of the year, and re-
mains long in beauty; the Wossoms are pro-
duced, several on a spike f°'i ,^1%^";™!
white, spotted with chocolate, the central
petal carmine. ,.,^,t,i ■ „,-.,.,//.■
The great-leaved Orchid *(/'Aa7;«|v a;^/-
foliitsV-iS. a terrestrial species found through-
■Gut China and North Australia, and has been
cultivated in greenhouses since i778. J-he
leaves are two to three feet long and four to
six inches broad; the flower stems are three
feet high and bear quantities of brown,
white aid dull red flowers during February
and March, each measuring four inches
across the petals. , n ,,„;„, „,„
Another variety of the above iPhajns ma
culatus-) with yellow spotted leaves and
bright yellow flowers, which expands its
SofsomI at the same Penod making a
pretty contrast, is a native of different parts
of India. . . ^„^, .^^r+c
The terrestrial species require equal parts
of chopped peat filler, sphagnum moss and
turf loam for potting m^te"al, with liberal
drainage of broken Aoj'er pots or charcoal.
Thev require water whenever the sou ap
pears d?y on top during their growing sea-
son with a little less when at rest.
'"Before closing I must not forget to men-
tion a beautiful terrestrial spec.es from
Guatemala *iLycaste 5/-(««i;'J'), Dr. bmn
ner's orchid- It is of easy culture and
Wooms at different times from November to
April, lasting many days .i°^^f ".tJ-^vTit^
flowers are thick and waxy m texture, white
flushed with rose, the central petal is
blotched with rich crimson or carmine.
I hale Zrked those that will grow equaUy
well in a bright part of the sitting-room with
Tn asterisk (*). It will not injure any of
ftem to remove them to the sitting-room
whUe in flower, but the foliage should be
sponged with a soft piece of sponge occa-
sionally to remove dust, and the flowers kept
dry as water has a tendency to hasten decay.
Robert M. Grey.
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Xin acres about the builcfings. There isnoth-
ing better for windbreaks, than Norway
Spruce, White or Scotch Pme. These set
where 'wanted one foot high, costing five
cents and given the care a hill of corn
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and $^ would not buy one of them, tor
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Foreign Notes.
_ Maeliao on Water Lilies.— The latest
issue of the London Garden to reach us
contains a portrait of Mons. B. Latour-
Marliac, the French water Illy enthusiast
with a colored plate of Nymphsea Mar-
iiaoea carnea as a supplement, and gives
an interesting account of M. Marliae's suc-
cess and failure in the hybridizing of these
now very popular additions to the water
garden— nymphsBas— from which we quote
as follows : ^
Although I am a passionate admirer of
all the beauties of the garden, the flora of
'fe waters has always been my favorite
study; and so it came to pass that, greatly
encouraged by the wonderful results which
attended the hybridization of a host of
other special subjects, I resolved to experi-
ment m a similar manner with the
108
About the year 1879 I commenced the
work in earnest by crossing the finest
types of hardy and tropical nymphajas,
which I had m cultivation here. These
early attempts were at first negative in
their results, but soon afterwards I scored
an unexpected success in obtaining a
hybrid with deep red flowers, the seed par-
ent of which was Nymph^a pygmeea alba,
fertilized with pollen from the flowers of N
rubra indica. Unfortunately, and to my
great disappointment, this magnificent
specimen proved hopelessly barren, and
trom It 1 obtained neither seeds nor oSEsets
so that, after having tried in vain to repro-
duce It, I gave up the task and tuirned my
attention in another direction.
In order to obtain plants of a really or-
namental character, 1 considered that it
was especially necessary that I should
make It a point not to employ as seed
parents any subjects except such as were
very free flowering, and by rigorously ad-
hering to this principle, I succeeded, little
oy little, by means of numerous sowings
and strict selections, in raising types
which were m every way improved in the
form and other characteristics of their
flowers. It was thus that one of these new
subjects (N. alba; fertilized with pollen
from the American species, N. flava, pro-
duced N. Marhacea chromatella, which
has achieved such a high reputation. In
the following year I obtained the hybrid
JN. odorata sulphurea from a similar cross-
ing of N. odorata alba with N. flava and
the last named species has also been the
PO'len parent of N. pygmsea Helvola.
About the same time two species bear-
ing a high character made their first ap-
peara,nce in gardens, viz., N. spharocarpa.
a native of Sweden, and the elegant N
odorata rubra, found at Cape Cod, in
North America. The sparse-flowering
character of N. sphserocarpa {a diminutive
possible sire by the side of my first-raised
hybrid which might well be proud of
being the offspring of N. rubra indica)
determined me to reject it for hybridizing
purposes, and I gave all my attention tS
the fascinating American species, N. odor-
ata rubra, which, employed as the pollen
parent, with my choicest specimen of N
alba as seed parent, rewarded me with the
sweet N. Marliacea rosea and N
Marliacea carnea. N. odorata rubra
was subsequently the parent of the
beautiful N. odorata exquisita, the color
ot which IS pink approaching to carmine
As the last-raised specimen of this first
As I had anticipated, this hybrid could
not be sent out, as its seedlings could not
be relied upon to resemble it; in fact, it
has produced seedlings the flowers of which
exhibited a whole scale of Intermediate
shades of color, from soft pink to the
deepest red. Those varieties, however,
which It IS impossible to render permanent
through the failure ot their stems to yield
pHsets have proved very useful for hybrid-
izing choice varieties of the stoloniferous
and proliferous kinds, and it is from hy-
brids of this kind that I have obtained the
series of those remarkable hardy novelties
which, during six months of the year, em-
bellish the waters of pleasure grounds
T j'i ^iie^f-f ailing display of their
splendid flowers. Most of these new plants
are already catalogued under the names of
N. Bobinsoni, N. Seignoureti, N. Layde-
keri rosea, N. liliacea, N. fulgens, N. Mar-
liacea iguea, N. Marliacea rubra punctata,
and N. Marliacea flainmea. Others, not
less brilliant, will soon be added to the
list.
The acquisition of a red-fiowered hybrid
nymphaga which yields seed has opened up
a new prospect by affording the means of
efliecting crossings with the yellow-flow-
ered kinds, the result being the production
of quite a legion of nymphaeas bearing
flowers which exhibit singular shades of
coloring, such as orange, vermilion, gold
color, etc. Some of these splendid kinds
nave been already introduced to the pub-
lic ; the first of them which flowered being
named after the editor of the Garden, a
compliment due to him in return for the
great interest which he has taken in the
advancement of the culture of hardy
No. 1. Bouquet Green. 5 ots. per lb.
Green Rock Moss. 75 cts. per Bag.
SyWill exchange for ROOTED
GERANIUM CUTTINGS.
D. MURPHY,
Saranac Lake, N. Y.
WHEW WRITtNr. MFNTIOWTHE FLORIST-S EXCHAWQB
Japanese Fan Tail
GOLD FISH.
irieties, mixed,
•^•
Doubk Golden Marguerite.
{UNTHEMIS CORONARIA.)
Rooted Cuttings, $1-60 per hundred. If
by mail, add 10 cts. for postage.
CASH with order.
W. E. NORTH, Plantsville, Conn.
The blending of the nymphaeas of the
oastalia tribe (which are found in various
northern countries) with the lotuses of the
tropics is now an accomplished fact ; but
another important task remains to be car-
ried out, namely, the hybridizing of the
Oastalias with plants of the cyanea section
which lacludes a great number of superb
"lue-flowered nymphaeas. This is a work
which IS well calculated to stimulate the
enthusiasm of hybridizers.
In conclusion, I have to say that, not-
withstanding my. very great partiality for
the nymphaeas, I can appreciate the stately
beauty of the nelumbiums, and I have en-
deavored, by making repeated sowings, to
obtain some hardier and more free-flower-
ing forms of these plants than those of
exotic growth. Nelumbium Osiris— one of
my seedlings— possesses these two impor-
tant qualities, and I think it is destined to
prove a powerful aid and factor in effecting
this desirable improvement.
ROOTED CUTriNGS.
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes,
Mermets, Cusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Frances.
ADDRESS FOR QUOrATlONS,
TIHA lORRAINE KOSEBIES,
T. W. STEMMLER. MADISON, BT. J.
WHENWRITIHe MEHTIOH THE FLOBIST'S EXChAWGE
Fmest varieties, mixed, one year old, $3.00
per dozen; largest size, $6.00 per dozen, iii-
ciudmg: sbipping oau. Now is the bestseapon
to ship. CASH WITH OKDER.
EDW. S. SCHSIID,
712 12th St., Washington, D. C
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings.
^'w KK^^^'^S- ^''S"- CreightOD, E. Pierson, A.
$Tl.^%e%%° "'''' ^•^"'=^- ?l-50perltO;
''"o-|55.00per S™"' »='^'"-^''"^- ««-°» ?«>•
William Scott. JS.OO per lOO.
Mde. D. Albertini, Edna Craig-, $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. C. BESOLD, IHIneola, L. I.
WHEN WRITING MENT'OW THE Fl PRIST'S EyCHAWGE
VIOLET Lady H. Campbell
Well rooted young plants from the original
stock of this grand new Violet, at $3.00
perlOG; $25.00 per 1000. Delivery May 1.
Stock has never been dieeased. Inspection
invited. Prices of other varietiea of Violets
on application.
H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass.
WHEIM WRlTtNG MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHflMQE
25,000 CARNATIONS-Rooted Cuttings,
50.000 VERBEHAS-Rooted Cuttings, ^\^ ".r ^ Stocic Plants, bs - i66o
I flats or pots ; leading out flower
•ieties. Send for Price List.
.00 per 100.
PANSY SEED. ™ewell-kno
"^■" produces.
1 Perfection strain. This mixture is the best the market
VERBENA SEEO. New, large aowei-ing-. TMs strain gives a greater per cent, of large
""" flowers, the largest variety and best colors of any known.
, *a-Sendlor Price List. PKEE.
N WRITING MENTION THE ftORIST'S EXCHANGF
C. E. ALLEN, Brattleboro, Vt.
group of my hardy hybrid nymphisas I
^^A "^'lon tte remarkable N. Marliacea
albida, the flowers of which have not vet
been surpassed in size by those of any
other nymphsea. '
In the year 1889 the Universal Exhibi-
tion was held at Paris, and my small col-
lection of the above named hybrids timidly
took the road to the metropolis, to see if
possibly they might attract some notice
in the midst of the plant wonders
there. Their graceful elegance, however
was appreciated, and they came bacli
radiant with the distinction of a first prize
What a change has taken place since then!
And with how much more assurance would
that first collection have made the journey
to Paris If they had undertaken it in com-
pany with the splendid generation which
has since made its appearance !
The success achieved at the Universal
fixhibition put fresh life into my ambition
to make further advances; and I applied
myself assiduously to the work, with the
abject of effecting a cross which would
produce plants with flowers of a very
aright red color, much superior to the
;olor of N. sphsrocarpa and N. odorata
rubra, which I had proved to be incapable
)t supplying the desired improvement.
Mter numerous trials and experiments, I
It last succeeded in attaining the object of
ny desires in a hybrid, the fiowers of
vhich are of the same color as those of the
ropical N. rubra, the plant, moreover,
lossessing the invaluable property of bear-
ng seed— a property all the more precious
rom the circumstance that the plant does
lot yield any offsets. I
Influence of Eztebnal Conditions on
THE Floweking OF PLANTS.— The condi-
tions vvhich promote flowering are not ne-
cessarily dependent upon light; this is not
essential to the development of the blos-
som, though it is so to the capacity of the
plant to produce fiowers, as it has a ten-
dency to promote the formation of repro-
ductive rather than of vegetative shoots
As a rule, the brighter the light the deeper
the color of the bloom ; the ultra violet
rays are the most efficient for this purpose
With many plants, an alternation of high
and low temperatures, involving a period
of rest in Winter, is favorable to flowering
Dryness, both in the air and in the soil is
as a rule, favorable to the production of
flowers, for when a plant has an abundant
supply of nutriment, this goes to the for-
mation of vegetative organs. Dr. F
Jieneeke is responsible for these conclu-
sions, and he gives some interesting illus-
trations in the £tol. Centralblatt. xii.,pp.
609 and 67S.— Gardeners' Chronicle
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»»»»»»»»»4^^^^^^^^^^^^
I CARNATIONS. I
J My list is not a big list but it is a mighty good list, and the cuttings are equally I
^ good. I would like to quote figures to you on any of the following .varieties (in 1
♦ writing please state how many you will want of each variety) : J
♦ DAYBREAK, LIZZIE McGOWAN, SILVER SPRAY, GRACE DARLING X
Z AURORA, PORTIA, EDNA CRAIG, FRED. DORNER, J. R. FREEMAN ♦
♦ AND GOLDEN TRIUMPH, T
Z ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
▲ Pixley is one of those beautiful light pinks
X with a fair sized flower of model form and
X good strong caiy.Y. Witii ordinarj^ culture
X stems can be cut twenty inches long and
^ the growth is strong and healthy.
♦ Keller you know all about : they are both
^ sure to make good paying varieties for cut
■ flowers. Price per 100, $13.00; per 1000,
$100.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per lOU,
$12.00; per 1000, $90.00.
VERBENA LANCASTER BEAUTY.
Decidedly the prettiest Verbena that
grows, novel as well as beautiful, and sells
at sight. Price per 100, $8.00.
PANSIES.— I can still supply a few of
those seedhng- plants at $5.00 per 1000 or 76
cents per luu. The same good strain I
always have.
No list published and terms are cash '.
before shipping or C. O. D. .
A Handsome Calendar.
We have received from E. C. Ludwig
Allegheny, Pa., a very tasty and anpro-
priate calendar. We trust he wiUhave
many such fair patrons as depicted in the
Obedience.
From niegende Blatter.
Teacher— Emma, what do you know of
the orchid family ?
Emma— If you please, madam, mamma
has forbidden us to indulge in any family
gossip. = •" ■>
^ °%%i.°'' -^^ALBERT M. HBRR, Lancaster, Pa. |
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»♦♦♦♦»♦»»»»»»»»»»»♦
PERSISTENT advertising in a medium
widely used for that purpose— in fact
the ne plus ultra medium in the. trade—
will assuredly bring its reward. We mean
the Florists' Exchange I A trial advt.
will confirm this.
DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell's Parlor Brand of
WILD SMILAX. See descript:
advertisement tlil^ issue.
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS ROSEA
The True Ever-Blooming Species.
Blooms to perfection every day in the year. If you have any use for extra fine
cut Flowers, or the best bedding, basket, vase, pot, market, and the quickest grow-
ing, quickest selling, and abundant blooming winter plant. Begonia Semperflorens
Rosea fills the bill to perfection. (Do not confound this valuable plant with B. S
Gigantea purpurea or Vernon, they are in no way to be compared to it.)
It will give the greatest satisfaction to customers and profit to the dealers. We
have plants that are a mass of fine blooms, having bloomed every day since May
1st, 1892. I offer a limited number of extra stock, well branched plants at follow-
ing low rates. Plants will be sent C. O. D. if desired, but liberal additions will be
made to all cash orders.
The largely increased demand for this charming Begonia has reduced our stock
to about 3,000 plants. So speak quick. Just the card to play for Easter trade. We
shake plants out, pack very light, but secure. Have reduced express rates.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Strong rooted cuttings, once pinched back and branch-
ing. Heavy rooted plants, perfectly clean, after February 15th.
ORDERS BOOKED NOW. CASH WITH ORDER.
EXPRE
DOZEl
From 3!^ inch pots, well branched, by mail, $1.35 $1 00
'I SM " ready for 5 inch pots, by mail, $1.50 I,'g5
EXPRESS.
HUN'n.
$6.00
full of blooms, extra fine 1.75
splendid stock 3.50
Extra plants, full bloom 3.35
By express, 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00.
On receipt of One Dollar, I will send sample of the above size.
12.00
16.00
26.00
J. BLLBTSON, Floral Nurseries, AUBURN, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriNQ HCNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH'^NGE
104
THE Klorist's exchange.
New York Florists' Club.
The regular meeting of the Club was
held on Monday evening, January » ; tne
attendance was small. Retiring President
W A Manda, occupied the chair. Uwing
to the enforced absence through sickness,
of president-elect P. O'Mara, and the non-
attendance of vice-president E. Asmu8,the
installation of officers for the ensuing, year
was postponed till next regular meeting.
A vote of thanks was passed to tbe
donors of plants and flowers used in the
decorations at the annual dinner.
Fred. Storm, Sr., of Bay Side, N. i:.,
and James Shanley, of Brooklyn, were
elected to membership. j„„ ,r,ot
The palm and conservatory garden mat-
ter at the Grand Central Palace was taken
up and discussed, and a motion finally car-
ried to call a special meeting in the near
future to thoroughly go into the subject,
as it was considered that the members
were under a certain amount of restraint
for a free and full debate within the Palace
walls. The co-operation of the individual
members of the Club is desired, who each
may purchase shares in the undertaking on
an easy footing. The object is to per-
manently establish a roof garden at tbe
Palace of such a style and character as will
form an interesting and instructive attrac-
tion to the citizens of New York and vici-
nity, and the managers are sanguine as to
the success of such a venture. The proposed
palm garden will accommodate between
two and three thousand people.
Mr Weathered informed the members ot
an interview he had with Mr. W. Bayard
Cutting, of Oakdale, L. I., when that gen-
tleman brought up the subject of the work
of the Garden Committee ot the Massachu-
setts Horticultural Society, whose province
it is to visit the principal gardens in the
vicinity of Boston and make reports on
same with a view to premiums being
awarded for those best laid out and kept ;
and through Mr. Weathered Mr. Cutting
extended an invitation to the Club to visit
his establishment early in June when bis
rhododendrons would be in full bloom (his
collection is one of the finest in the coun-
try), probably with the object of such a
committee being inaugurated here. Ihe
invitation will be accepted, and Mr. Out-
ting notihed to send a formal letter at a
date nearer to the time of the intended
who had spent their lives in studying and
experimenting for the benefit of their fel-
low beings, in order to make homes cheer-
ful and happy. Men who represented the
horticultural press the Club also numbered
in its rauKs. The press was a factor
balance of the evening was spent m
.e informal talk. Mr. Donlan made a
tmarks on the Club's success at the
Id's Fair, and urged the necessity ot
_ ing the meetings more attractive by
the reading and discu.-sion of essays. He
offered one on World's Fair topics tor a
future day, which offer was quickly fol-
lowed by Mr. Ward, who will speak on
Carnation Diseases and Kemedies. It is
expected that others will be forthcoming.
The subject of aquatics for aquariums
was brought up by Mr. Morris. Mr. Hen-
shaw named Apouogeton distachyon, the
■ floating lettuce, AzoUa Carolinlana, the
' single and double sagittarias, as being
suitable for that purpose. The discussion
finally resolved itself into the treatment
of small alligators in tanks, but was cut
short by a motion of Mr. Weathered, who
asked, before they descended to a discus-
sion on snakes that the meeting adjourn.
The Annual Dinner.
Between fifty and sixty members of the
Club,-and invited guests, sat down to a
sumptuous repast in an elegantly deco-
rated parlor at the Arena, 41 West 31st St.,
on Saturday evening, January 6, presided
over by ex-president W.A.Manda, Dr. Pres-
by acting as croupier. Secretary Young read
several ietters of regret from sister socie-
ties all over the country.
After dinner Mr. Manda welcomed the
assemblage in the name ot the Club, and
introduced as master of ceremonies, Mr. C.
B Weathered, "who," said Mr. Manda, is
like Tammany Hall ; he keeps his job from
year to year." , ,
Mr. Weathered referred to the number of
orators present, and he was sure he only
had to call on them for the words to flow
from their mouths. They had met to for-
get the past year, in fact, any year, and the
hours at their disposal were to be given up
to pleasure. The first toast he proposed
was "Our Night," which was drank with
enthusiasm. .
Mr. Manda was then called on ; he said
it was an especial privilege to preside over
two annual dinners of the Club ; this year,
the circumstance being unavoidable
through the illness of president-elect P.
O'Mara, whose absence they sincerely re-
gretted. At meetings like the present the
members were on a social level, they were
like brothers striving in one direction with
an aim for the elevation of horticulture.
The Club classed as its members men to
whom this country, aye, the whole world,
owed a debt of gratitude ; men who had
risked their lives in foreign lands in search
ot new plants and new introductions ; men
in its rauKs. xiie pio^o ..=.=■ » ,,„„,
that could jiotbe overlooked m horticul-
ture ; it was to horticulture what the daily
press was to the citizens of the world; it
stimulated them and intormed them ot all
trade happenings in this and every other
part of the globe. After expressing pleas-
hre at seeing so many old and new faces
present, he hoped all would leave that
place with the impression that those en-
gaged in the raising of fiowers were good
fellows, that each would rise higher in the
other's estimation, and that in future a
closer relationship would exist between
them all. [Loud applause ] .
The next toast was "The Society .ot
American Florists," which Mr Weathered
characterized as the father and mother ot
all the florist societies in the Unitea
States. He coupled the toast with the
name of Secretary W. J. Stewart, who, in
response, corroborated Mr. Weathered as
to the influence the S. A. F. had exerted in
creating occasions like the present, where
thev met as brothers. That society had
only been in existence ten years; some of
them could remember what the trade was
before the organization of the Society; a
comparison of the then and the now
showed a wonderful advancement. There
were met together here smilax growers,
rose growers, carnation growers, fern
growers, palm growers, nurserymen, all as
brothers; even the commission man was
admitted. [Laughter and applause .J
Their number also included all nationali-
ties. Referring to the S. A. F., he urged
upon those present not members of it to
join, and predicted that its progress in the
next ten years would be as marked as bad
been that ot tbe last dtcade ; he reminded
them ot the forthcoming gathering at At-
lantic City next Summer, where he hoped
to see them all. [Applause.]
Mr Edwin Lonsdale, ot Philadelphia,
responded to the toast ot "Our Brother
Soc^ieties." He said he came on to New
York because he was tired and wanted a
rest. [Laughter,] He thought they
wanted a rest also, and wondered why they
had asked him to speak. Whenever Phila-
delphians wished to learn anything they
always came to New York; they went
there to learn to entertain. But whatever
was the knowledge he came in search of he
always went home well satistied. He, on
behalf ot his home club, extended a wel-
come to Philadelphia durine; the conaing
convention ; and he wanted them to show
the florists of the country by their pres-
ence, that they were all brothers together.
"'rhe Future of the New York Florists'
Club" was replied to by Mr. John H. Tay-
lor He said its future seemed to him to
be growing brighter and brighter. After
commenting on its progress, he stated the
Club combined something that no horti-
cultural society in any city combined, viz :
the grower, the retailer, the commission
man, and every one interested in horticul-
ture in any shape or form. They stood to-
gether united for the benefit of horticul-
ture in every department, and if no dissen-
tions occurred they could do a great many
things which individually could not be ac-
complished. As an instance he cited the
successful floral exhibitions which had
already been given by the Club. In con-
clusion Mr. Taylor said ; "if we keep on m
these lines we shall soon have a building
of our own, where we can meet socially,
where we can hold our shows and conduct
our business. I think we can have some-
thing that will combine an exchange of
products and ideas, horticulturally and
otherwise; I do not see why we should not
go on in the way of the past few years in
such a manner as we will be able to make
ourselves felt in the city of New York.
Mr J. M. Keller responded to the toast
ot "Our Absent Friends," in a few well-
chosen remarks. He missed the faces of
such well known members as Mr. John N.
May Mr. O'Mara, and Mr. Bergmann, all
of whom were prevented being present
through illness. He asked the boys to
"empty a glass to their health." , _
Mr. Lonsdale then gave his inimitable
rendition ot the famous "Duke of York,
which was applauded to the echo.
Mr. Fred. Storm, Sr., ot Bayside, N. Y.,
was the next speaker. He said a former
speaker had stated that he came on to New
York from Philadelphia to get a rest. His
(Mr. Storm's) experience was just the re-
verse ; when he wanted to rest he went to
Philadelphia ; as they all knew the folks
there were a little slower than in New
York. [Laughter.] He paid a high compli-
ment to the florist business, and said he
often wondered whether the florists were
really paid enough for their products. As
far as he could learn he believed the grower
was not. He considered the New York
Florists' Club the medium through which
they should ascertain wherein thatevil lay,
and to find out a remedy. Some said the
commission man made all the money.
[Liughter.] These gentlemen, when ques-
tioned, repudiated that statement, and
said the retailers made all the money ; at
all events, in his experience, the grower did
not make the money.
" Our Kindred Trades," was responded
to by Mr. D. H.Roberts, glass manufac-
turer. Mr. Roberts began in a humorous
strain ; he said he was " glass, liable to be
hurt and easily broken ; in fact, he was all
broken up then." The toastmaster had re-
ferred to him as a representative of an
American industry. Thank God, he was;
be was an American from start to tnish
and he was totally opposed to anything
thnt was against American industry. He
did not know whether tbe proposed taritt
affected the flower trade ; probably the
duty would be removed from plants and
flowers and a competition inaugurated
from Canada [Laughter] ; but he questioned
if they could surpass home productions.
rj i..l....4 ♦« coa n/\thinCT nn onr tables UUI
ir tney couiu suii>tto= uuius, i,*™-- — --— ■
He wished to see nothing on our taWes but
that produced by American industry, and,
therefore, as an American he wanted to see
nothing on the tops ot our greenhouses,
through which the sun of heaven shines on
the lovely flowers underneath, but Ameri-
can glass. He had been connected with
the glass industry for the last quarter ot
a century, and he wanted to say that there
was no industry that used glass or to which
he had sold glass, but the florist industry,
by which he could safely, honestly and
truthfully say he had never lost a dollar.
[Loud Applause] .
Dr. Presby then made a few remarks,
which were followed by a selection on the
banjo by Mr. Turner, a master of that in-
strument. Mr. Ernst Asmus, for the
growers, disclaimed that they made any ,
money, and as a proof displayed an empty
pocket ; they had not made "one red,
orobably the pockets of some of the retail-
ers were fuller than those ot the growers.
Mr E E Wells, of Brooklyn, vice-presv
dent of the A. T. De La Mare Printing and
Publishing Co. , was the next speaker, lie
said the cosmopolitan character of the
Club was something delightful to think
upon. He had been preceded by a profes-
sor of music, a doctor ot medicine and
other professions ; and he did not feel en-
tirely out ot place being a member of the
legal profession, at finding himself in such
an august gathering ot horticulturists.
He gave as his reason for being present the
fact ot his being identified with that great
conservator ot the interests of all classes ot
people— the press— which was one of their
closest friends. Dropping his individuality
as a lawyer, he would speak to them as a
fellow-member of the Club. He was much
interested in the remarks made by Mr
Taylor on the future of the association.
He had been painting in his mind a pic-
ture of the ideal status ot the New York
Florists' Club, and the chief thing that oc-
curred to him was, that each and every
member should make it his individual
duty to increase to the fullest extent a
degree ot fellowship, which will be un-
broken and unbounded; absolutely free
from selHsh interests, each man surrender-
ing if it be necessary, his own welfare for
the welfare and the interest and the good
of our Club. That was one of his pictures
of an ideal as.^ociation of that kind. [Ap-
plause ] Another one was, that he hoped
to see the Club home made beautiful in
every respect. He would like to see a
library of books there ; it would be a
source of help to the members connected;
he should like to see the Club placed upon
such a basis that its doors would be ever
open to members of the fraternity coming
from any section of our country, that
when they visited this, the greatest city of
the world, they might come to the New
York Florists' Club and say, "I am at
home;" and go away convinced that its
members were a hospitable class of men.
[Applause.] In concluding Mr. Wells
said : "Let every one of us stand by each
other in adversity. At the time when ad-
vice is needed, at the time when a man
feels as if his last friend had forsaken him,
let the members stand shoulder to
shoulder. In all these things we will build
up the Club and make it what it should be
—an ideal that comes somewheres near the
future predicted by Mr. Taylor, making i
us beside feel satisfied with ourselves that
we belong to it." [Loud and continued ap-
plause.]
Mr. Logan responded for the "Private
Gardeners," interspersed with several ap-
propriate quotations from Burns.
Mr. C. W. Ward spoke on behalf of the
"Carnationists." He explained the pre-
valent rumor that twelve cents each were
being obtained for carnation blooms in
New York, by stating that a retailer had
offered him that amount provided the
same quality ot blooms among carnations
proportionately were sent in, as those of
the American Beauty rose, among roses.
After narrating what led up to his em-
barkation in the florist business, Mr. Ward
said he thought the carnationhad never re-
ceived the attention it deserved at the
handset exhibition committees m com-
parison with the premiums ofl:erea tor
other flowers and plants. Although fine
blooms had been produced, some ot which
graced the supper table, they must not
think the carnation was not capable ot
further development, and were the same
care and attention in culture given to it as
to other flowers, as good financial results
would he obtained. , ^, ^, u xr -v
Mr Chas. Zeller, of Flatbush, N. Y.,
snoke on the "Past and Present.' He
compared the methods of the growers in
disposing ot their flowers over forty years
ago with those of the present day. Ihen
35 cents per 100 tor the best violets was con-
sidered a good figure. Carnations, then as
now formed a staple article, but there was
not enough money in them to make the
raising profitable, and he dropped them in
disgust, yet though fashion had looked to
other sources, such as the rose and the
chrysanthemum to gratify her vvhims, the
carnation still held a foremost place m her
affection [Applause.] Forty years ago
florists had hard times to make a living,
but " to day," said Mr. Zeller, " every one
ot you can make a living it you carry on
the business in an honest way. I have had
a great many reverses in my business, but
the love for plants and flowers gave me
heart above them all." [ApplauseJ
Mr Alex. Burns, ot Burns & Raynor,
answered for the "Commission Men.
From what had been said that night he
thought outsiders knew a great deal more
of the commission man's business than he
himself did. He was young in the business
and wondered why they had not called
upon Theo. Roehrs, who had grown biUd-
headed in it. He, however, would say that
if three or tour ot the commission houses
were closed, there would be more sore
heads among growers who would have to
peddle their stock. He would like to see
more harmony between grower, commis-
sion man and retailer; such a consumma-
tion would be conducive to their mutual
beneflt. As far as where the money went
was concerned, there were a number ot
growers who did quite a little business
outside the wholesale men where they got
a little more money, or the promise ot it,
and had to wait longer tor it. No matter
in what branch of the business he was
placed, he would always be identified with
the New York Florists' Club. [Applause.]
Mr. Weathered, being called on tor a
speech, was received with cheers. He re-
ferred to the pleasure he had experienced m
being a member of the Club ever since its
inception. He did not understand how to
raise grand roses, or to get 13c. each for
pinks, but he understood one thing, a.more
ienial, a more happy lot of people, no man
genial, a muie uayijy iuu Yi F^^'K^^, ' — ^u
could ever connect himself with than the
New York Florists' Club. He thanked
them for their cordial reception ; he had
tried to do the part allotted to him to the
best ot his ability, and if he had not car-
ried it out as well as expected, it was a
failure of the brain rather than of the
heart. [Applause.]
After hearing Messrs. Soallen and Brower
for the retail men, the former of whom
stated he had now to employ a lawyer to
collect his bills, Messrs. KofEman, Wip-
permann and Secretary Young, the Sixth
Annual Dinner was brought to a close by
the singing ot " Auld Lang Syne."
During the evening songs were rendered
by Messrs. Wallace and Porstermann, and
Mr. J. Turner's banjo selections were highly
appreciated; he is one ot the finest banjo-
ists in the country. , , , , , >
Among the flowers and plants donated
were some beautiful specimens of Cattleya
TriaoEB, draped with Farleyeuse and smilax
from I. Forstermann, Newtown, N. Y.; a
mound of Bridesmaid roses from John H.
Taylor, Bayside, N. Y.; a vase of migno-
nette, and of carnation Bouton d'Or, from
Dailledouze Bros , Flatbush, N. Y.; a
basket of Magna Charta roses from Juuus
Roehrs, Carlton Hill, N. J.; a centerpiece
otAnanassa sativa variegata, surrounded
with cypripediums resting on a bed ot
Farleyeuse, from Pitcher & Manda, Short
Hills, N. J.; vases ot specimen blooms ot
carnations, Albertini, Uncle John, Storm
King Michigan, Wm. Scott and The
Stuart from C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; a
very liberal supply ot smilax from Kott-
man, the Smilax King; vases of Cusin and
La France roses, and Charles X. lilac from
E Asmus, West Hoboken. N. J,; vases of
Mrs. Whitney rose, Helen Keller carnation,
and numerous cypripedium blooms from
John N. May, of Summit, N. J.
The decorations were tastefully carried
out by H. Wippermann and Jas, I. Donlan
in their usual elegant style, assisted by
several of the members.
IF you are in doubt as to when your sub-
scription expires, look at the addresi
label where the date can be found. |
The KlvORiST*S EXCHANGEi.
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DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell's Parlor Brand of
TTILD SMIL AX. See descriptive
adverfcisement this issue.
IMPATIENS SULTANA.
Rooted Cuttings, 83.00 per 100; 3 inch pots,
$400; 3 iuch, $6.00; tinch, $8.00 per 100.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII.
1 year dormaot. S3.00perl00; $35.00 per 1000.
JOHN A. BALMER, Vincennes, Ind.
Rooted Cuttings.
Per 100
Dreer's aet of 15 new double FrinRed Petun-
ias, well rooted and in dne shape; $17.50 per
1000 by express «2.00
S^Tanley White Violet, strong and healthy. 60
New Dwarf Salvia Splendena* "Compacta"
$7.00 per 1000 by express 1.00
CoIeuN« ^0 best market varieties, (absolutely
free from mealy bug). $6.00 per 1000 by ex.... 1.00
Flo-werine Besonia, 12 vars-.flneassortment 1.50
Seliotrope, 6 beat varieties; $7.00 per 1000 by
express 1.00
Hardy White Passion Flower. "C. Elliott" 2.00
AlCernanthera, in i varieties, strong, from
2!4 in. potp, with 3 to 8 cuttings on a plant, by
expresa. $15.00 per 1000 2.00
A, B. DAVIS & SON,
PURCELLVILLE, VA.
200,000 ♦ PANSIES.
The JENNING'S STRAIN of Large
Flowering and Fancy Pansies.
For Winter blooming or Spring sales always
satisfactory. You want the best, you can get
no better. Plants are all grown in the field,
are fine and stocky. Any size you want at
one price.
Finest mlxod, all colors, Finest Pure White,
Largest Yellow, Dark Eye. SG.OO per lOOO;
$20.00 per 5.000; $35.00 per I0,000, by
Express.
Srntill plants of above vara, by mail QOets. per
100. I can till any order up to Jan. 1, 3,500 seed
of either Finest mixed, Pure White or Yellow,
$1.00 per packet. Cash with order.
E. B, JENI«INGS,
Wholesale Panay Grower,
L. B. 2S4-. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
WHEN wnrrtNO HrwTION THE n.ORieT>& EXCHANGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA, LITTLE BEAUTY.
The best selling Fuchsia ever Introduced, needs
no special care to bring into bloom, comes Into bloom
early in March. My stock plants at present produce
so many buds that it is necessary to disbud them
" - en days, in order ' " . . -
Ij.dOO last. Spring for marketing and were sold out by
" " " realBO the means of selling
3 aitractive, thereby draw-
Decoration Day; they ^
Fuchsia and will proflt by l_.
mentof $3.00or $5.00you can grow
your Spring trade, winch will ]
Florists doing a catalogue busi
cular, in order to pla^
1 the hands of all. 1 :
V booking orders for delivery on and after Jan. 15.
$12.00 per 100; 50 a
r dozen; $1.00 per 25;
L,X?«COl«?I I. NEFr, Florist,
40x0 Butler St., Pittsburs^li, Pa.
C OLEXJS
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at $6.50
per 1000 by e.xpress; io 20 varieiiea at $1.00
per 100 by mail.
Golden Bedder (true), at $10 per 1000 ; Ver-
schaffeltii, Golden Verschaflfeltii, Mrs.
I. D. Uaight and otiier yellowsat $8a lOlU.
New Kinds, iiiciudinu; some of the moat
liaadsotne e\ er otfered for sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at S3.00 per 1(.0 by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100 ;
Verschatfeltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
Carnations.
Rooted Cutting:s of new and
leading kinds.
We make a specialty of BUTTERCUP and
STANLEY, of which we have a large stock.
$5.00 per lOO; $45.00 per 1000.
Plants all in prime condition and an inspec-
tion solicited.
Send for circular of both Coleus and
CarnatioDS.
Cash with order. Safe delivery guaranteed.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS
(GRIFFIK'S STRAII«.)
Seed now ready. In sealed packets only.
Single, 700 seeds, 25 cts. per packet.
' 1800 " 50
Double, 400 seeds, 25 cts. per packet.
" 1000 " 50
Sweet Scented Hybrids, 500 seeds, 50 cts. per packet.
All the above in separate colors if desired. This seed has been carefully hand
hybridized and is the finest ever offered to the public.
Special prices on larger quantites. Casli ivitli order.
OASIS NURSERY CO., Westbury Station, Long Island.
w%
NEW CANNAS.
NOT DORMANT ROOTS, BUT GROWING,
ESTABLISHED PLANTS.
nime. Crozy, Capt. P. de Suzzoni, Alphonse
Bouvier, Florence Vau{^han, Charles Hender-
son, Orange Perfection. Paul Marquant,
Sarah Hill, and all other tried and worthy sorts in
fine plants from 4 inch pots. Special prices quoted
on large lots. Let us hear from you.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
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We are now sending out
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Romans, Narcissup, etc., at lowest prices.
ANTON SCHUJjTHKIS,
Florist. P. 0. Box78. College Point. N, V.
We deliver all plants in New York with our wagon
and guarantee delivery in good condition.
ur Nursery at Riverton, August, IS
TFe also ofiter the following clioice strains of
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CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MORE ROOM.
Remember we are headquarters for
COLEUS.
Golden Queen is the leader, it is a finer yellow
than the Golden Bedder and a better grower.
"We have a surplus of Golden Bedder and
Crimson Verschaffeltii and a large number of
other varieties. Hooted cuttings, S6.00 per 1000.
Liberal discounts for large orders.
Also a few thousand GERANIUMS, grown
in flats, $1.75 per 100 ; $16.(i0 per IIIOO. The same
in 2!^ In. pots, S3.26 |)er 100 ; $2u.Q0 per 1000.
AGEBATUMS, blue and white, H^ in. pots,
$1.75 per 100. Same in flats, $l.(iO per 100.
Rooted cuttings, 75 cents per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 2J^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100 : in flats,
$1.60 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Dreer's strain, unnamed mixed,
2H in. pots, $3.60 per 100. Hooted cuttings, of
the same, $1.50 per 100.
Double White Petunias same price.
HELIOTKOPE, 4 varieties, $1.25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1.25 per 100.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. . SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
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Horticultural and Entomological Editor.
The United States Civil Service Commis-
sion will hold an examination on January
24 to fill a vacancy in the position of horti-
cultural and entomological editor, pepajt;
ment o£ Agriculture, at a salary of Sl.WU
per annum. The subjects of the examina-
tion will be horticulture, economic ento-
mology, French and German, essay writing
and abstracting. .
Arrangements may be made to examine
applicants in some of the large cities ou^
sHe of Washington if applications are tiled
in time. . v. ^A
Those who desire to compete shouiu
write to the Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D. C, and obtain an applica-
tion blank. Men only will be admitted to
the examination, and residents of the Uis-
I trict of Columbia will not be admitted.
New York.
Alfred Dimmook, representative of San-
der & Co., England, sailed for home on
steamer Umbria on December 30.
The first meeting in several months of
the corporators of the New York Botanical
Garden was held on January 5. A motion
to appoint a committee of three for the
purpose of looking after legislative mat-
ters relating to the garden was passed,
and Charles P. Cox, Judge Addison Brown
and ex-Chief Justice Daly were appointed.
The members spoke hopefully about the
future of the garden, and looked for the
beginning of the actual work in a few
months.
The Market.
The commission men have ex-
hausted the whole of the expletives in thmr
vocabulary in denunciation of the condi-
tion of the out flower market, and now
view matters with that calmness and seren-
ity which usually follow a struggle against
the inevitable. Business the past week
has been at a standstill ; flowers of almost
every kind are plentiful, and the prices in
the majority of cases have dropped consid-
erably ; particularly is that the case with
violets, the poorer varieties of which are
sold anywhere from 35c. to 50c., and those
of the finest quality from 75c. to $1.50 per
100. American Beauty is arriving in
smaller quantities than formerly, and the
general depression has also made itself felt
in the sale of this rose, the highest price
BrooklTn.
The inevitable reaction after the holi-
days has set in, and with the exception o£
funeral work very little is doing. Tran-
sient trade is almost dead ; one large firm
states they will come out this year one
thousand dollars short of the business done
in January, 1893. The keen competition for
decorations necessitates the cutting of
prices to a degree that leaves but little of a
margin ; there is no money in small deco-
rations, even up to a $100 order.
Good roses are scarce ; carnations, es-
pecially Grace Wilders, are plentiful ; the
white varieties are in greatest demand.
Some good valley is being received by
Langjahr from Theo. Pietz, of this city.
LANGJAHK has enlarged his office in
order to facilitate his increasing business
The Committee on Publication and dis-
cussion of the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society at the meeting held January 6, re-
ported the following list of lectures and
subjects to be delivered each Saturday dur-
ing the Winter months :
Jan. IS-" Fungi," by William C. Stur-
gis Ph. D., mycologist of the Connecticut
agricultural experiment station. This lec-
ture is delivered on the John Lewis Kus-
sell foundation. „ ,_ t^j - it„„*
Jan. 20— "Pruning," by Edwin Hoyt,
New Canaan, Ct. „,,.,, u
Jan. 27—" Hardy Grapes," by Dr. Jabez
Fisher, Fitchburg. ^ ^ .. -r.-
Feb 3—" Electricity, the Latest Dis-
coveries as Applied to Horticulture," by L.
H Bailey, professor o£ horticulture, Cor-
nell University, Ithaca, N. Y.
■aer to laciu^aue n.» in>;™«,=.-s ""— — I Feb. W.-'^The Construction of Plant
JAMES MALLON. SB, is down with the Houses^;;^yW.A^^Burnham^of^^^^^^^^
gnp- _ son N Y
Vr^®^" Feb.'lT— "Mushrooms," by Williani Fal-
^* '^ coner, editor of Gardening, Glen Cove,
N. Y.
Feb 24— " Cinerarias and Calceolarias,
by Kenneth Finlayson, Brookline, Mass.
March 3— "Some Insects Injurious to
Subscribers tailing to receive their obtained now being from 50o. to
favor by first
r Postmaster or letter-carrier,
not found are requested to
Correspondents.
The follow mg staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange,
P Welch 2 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
b'. C. Keinbman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh Pa.
B. A. SEinEWiTZ Annapolis, Md.
G W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. O.
BnOAB SANnEK8...1689 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
JohhH. Ddnlop Toronto, Ont.
Jos. BENNETT Montreal, Qu|,
DANL.B.LONO Buflalo, N.T.
JohnG. ESLEB Saddle Biver, N.J.
CALnWELL THE WOODSMAN... Bvergreen, Ala.
D. HONAKEB ^°^',.'"'?:y°''v?°?-
a. LiTTLEJOHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokneb Milwaukee, Wis.
EooENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
JAS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott TravelinK Representative.
Prank Hdntsman.37 W. 4th St., Cincinnati. O.
F. J. MlOBELL 1018 Market St., Phija., Pa.
David Kdst, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
T. e. Keenan Chicago, 111.
These gentlemen are also authorized to receive Ad-
vertisements and Subscriptions.
Contents.
PAGE
Books Received 115
budding in the wlntek 98
BULBODS Flowers AT KIDGKWOOD, N. J. . 108
catalognbs received ho
Changes in business 107
correspondence ;
riolet Disease m
Chester County carnation Society . . 101
cultural department
Rosea I0»
CUT FLOWER PRICES 114
FOREIGN Notes 103
HORTICULTURAL AND ENTOMOLOGICAL EDI-
DlNNER 101
Obituary 107
Orchid Growers' Calendar:
Lselia Arnoldiana 110
orchids for the house and conservatory 102
Possibilities in Horticulture . . .111
Seed trade Report 110
SUB-lRRlGATIONEOR THE florist ... 100
Trade Notes
Bridesmaid sells as freely as any variety
coming in. Some very good blooms are
being received by E. C. Koran from James
Monahan, of Madison, N. J. Carnations
remain about the same ; the greatest de-
mand being for white varieties. The mor-
tality in the city, though great, has not
stimulated to any appreciable extent the
call for white flowers ; in the majority of
oases a letter or telegram of sympathy
takes the place of the funeral wreath or
cross. .
The new yellow carnation of DaiUedouze
Bros., Bouton d'Or, is meeting with ready
sale ; it brings $4 per 100. Uypripediums
have advanced slightly ; they now sell at
$15 per 100. Roman hyacinths are as plen-
tiful as ever, and are selling at $10 to $15
per thousand. Valley is also abundant,
and brings from $20 to $30 per thousand.
An idea of the general tone of the mar-
ket may be formed from the statement
that men who buy in quantity have no dif-
ficulty in purchasing all the flowers they
want at from $15 to $20 per thousand.
The special meeting of the Florists' Club
will likely be called for Wednesday or
Thursday of next week. Secretary Young
having had considerable trouble in flnding
a suitable hall.
P. COTTOSET, a member of the city's 400,
who recently embarked in the flower busi-
ness, has moved to more convenient quar-
ters in 27th st., opposite theVictoria Hotel.
Buffalo.
Market Notes.
The word " dull " expresses it, for
dull it is.
Such was the condition of affairs in the
local floral world on Saturday the 6th inst.,
when tor the first time in months colored
carnations were in supply beyond the de-
mand. Violets vied with them in also
showing upinnumbers untold almost, and
though offered at low prices quantities of
both wasted their sweetness in the ice
p Or-
leans, La.
Philadelphia. PlttsburK, Chicago .
Long Island City, N. Y., Washington
This week conditions do not portend any
material change, flower buyers remaining
exclusive or secluded, as far as patronage
goes. Though lightly called for, roses are
not in such over-supply as are carnations
and violets. The latter are offered at $1
for ordinary, the best hardly bring over
$1.50, while a day old ones can be had for a
song. Dark weather, usually the disfavor-
ing feature of this latitude in mid-winter,
would hardly be looked on askance.
A " smoker," the first in the Club's his-
tory, is to be participated in on Tuesday
evening at the club rooms. Vldi.
Harry Schmidt, Court St., has had^sey
eral large orders for funeral work "" "'
building up a good busines here.
J. Christ, Fifth ave., has gone out of
business.
C. JANSEN, who runs an establishment
in the vicinity of Greenwood Cemetery, has
opened a branch store in Fifth ave., near
Union st.
Boston.
Clnb meeting.
A special meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists' Club was held at Horticul-
tural Hall, Monday evening, January 8,
President Welch in the chair. The a,ttrac-
tion for the evening was an essay ,of his own
selection, by Edwin Lonsdale, of Philadel-
phia, and an audience estimated at over
one hundred members greeted the gentle-
man on his arrival at the hall.
The subject, "Possibilities in Horticul-
ture," was a particularly happy one, for it
was confined to no individual branch of
the industry, but was a sweeping review of
commercial gardening up to the present
time, admonishing heretofore questionable
methods in the management of green-
houses, and advocating a higher standard
for the development and cultivation
of new varieties. Growers of carnations
must adapt themselves to their individual
surroundings rather than to follow any
fixed rule, for experiments of the past have
developed nothing which could be consid-
ered a criterion tor the future. A discus-
sion followed the essay, which brought out
facts which will prove beneficial to the
growers of this vicinity. [This essay
appears elsewhere in this issue.]
Before the meeting at the hall the Essay
Committee and other members of the Club
to the number of twelve entertained Mr.
Lonsdale at the Thorndike, thus putting
into practice E. A. Wood's ideaof an essay,
dinner and regular meeting combined, ex-
cept that in this case the meeting was held
in the hall as usual.
Ex-presiilent Jackson Dawson compared
the growing and selling of cut flowers
of to-day with thirty years ago, claiming
that thirty years hence as great a degree of
comoarison will exist.
Judge C. W. HoiTT spoke brilliantly but
practically of the future of horticulture,
maintaining that novelties would win in
the race with standard varieties; that
roses and carnations to the grower were as
sugar and tea to the grocery, but the funds
were captured by he who brought some-
thing new to the public.
Secretary Foster's chair was temporarily
occupied by Mr. Long, of Bowditch & Co.
The Co-operative Flower Growers' Asso-
ciation will have their first annual dinner
at the American House on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 25, at 7 P. M. Members are invited to
send new or worthy varieties of cut flowers
or plants for exhibition.
L. H. Foster, of Dorchester, is cutting a
superior quality of Daybreak carnations
and bouvardia.
Thos. Gray has been confined to his
house for two weeks with an attack of the
grippe.
Welch Bros, are shipping Jacqueminot
roses, grown by Henry Cartwrignt, which
is considerably forcing the season.
A long distance telephone is the coming
improvement at the cut flower market.
A vase of Jacqueminot carnations from
Peter Fisher, Norwood, Mass., graced the
speaker's desk at the meeting Monday
evening.
Peter Boll, o£ Maiden, is supplying
this market with American Beauty, which
for quality will compare with any ever
seen here.
James Delay has severed his connection
with the store which was a branch of his
business at South Boston.
Mrs. Lyman Briggs has moved her
branch store from opposite the Dudley st.
station to Dudley St., nearer Uphams'
corner.
March 3- ^ .
Vegetation," bj; John G. Jack, Arnold Ar-
boretum, Jamaica Plain. .„ , „ .
March 10—" Metropolitan Parks," by
Sylvester Baxter, ex-secretary of the Metro-
politan Park Commission, Maiden.
March 17— Growing Seeds for the
Market," by Hon. James J. Gregory, Mar-
blehead. . , .,^ , ^, ,,
March 24— " Vegetables Under Glass,"
by William D. Philbrick, Newton Centre.
F. W.
St. Louis.
Market Kotes.
Prices, trade and bright faces seem
to have gone from most of the boys, who
were so jubilant over their holiday trade,
but still if my recollection is not bad this
reaction is the rule rather than the excep-
tion after Christmas and New Year.
Carnations which have been very much
in demand even though there were quanti-
ties of them are now beginning to stay on
the hands of the commission men. Roses
are piled up in their boxes and other
Sowers treated in the same way.
One of the surprises brought along by
the first of the year, was the change in the
Ayres Floral Co., Messrs. Frank Bucksaht
and Henry Berning severing their connec-
tion with that concern and purchasing the
Olive St. branch, which was formerly the
store of Mrs. Ellison, at 2602 Olive st. Mrs.
Ayres continues the stand at 3026 Baston
ave., as sole proprietress. A call upon the
boys at the Olive st. store last week found
them enjoying about all the trade they
could very well attend to and they are all
well satisfied with their prospects. We
congratulated the Ayres Floral Co. some
time ago in having purchased this store, at
which Mrs. Ellison had done so well and
we have no reason to believe anything else
but that the store is just as much a profi-
table location now as it ever was. The
store retained by Mrs. Ayres is one of the
handsomest in St. Louis and lies in a very
good neighborhood.
In the last issue of the Exchange Wm.
Mackle had his name misspelled into
Mackee, which made it appear that Mr.
Ma«kle was of Irish or Scotch descent, and
I am afraid that when I meet him again he
may have his "Dutch" up. This, I hope,
however, will correct.
Mr. C. A. KUEHN, the well-known wire
design manufacturer and cut flower com-
mission merchant, at 1122 Pine St., in a
conversation with your correspondent,
lamentsthefact that St. Louis has so few
consignors that the commission men have
hitherto been compelled to confine their
efforts of sale almost entirely to the city
trade on account of the lack of consignors
to the St. Louis market. They dare not
send out price lists lest they would get too
many orders and would be compelled to
disappoint their customers, and thus
create a bad impression where they should
gain a successful trade. The cities of the
West and Southwest are largely tributary
to St. Louis, and are from six to twelve
hours nearer to us than to Chicago, which
is the nearest market now where there are
sufficient growers to supply the demand
for shipping trade. It can be easily com-
prehended therefore, that these Western
and Southwestern florists would send their
orders to St. Louis, securing fresher stock
at point of destination if they could de-
pend upon them. An excellent opportunity
is offered in this location for competent
growers to establish themselves.
Southern violets are just now selling at
three cents per bunch, and do not give the
growers much proflt on St. Louis grown
stock. However, it is a little early to give
up the ship, and a little cold weather will
bring prices up.
Philadelphia.
The Market.
It seems to bethe general verdiotin
all quarters this week tuat trade is much
below the average. Prices have gone down
again. Good flowers maintain their price
where the demand keeps up, but, as a
general thing, dealers do not have so large
a demand for the best flowers.
A most noticeable contrast is seen now
on the streets, where roses are selling at 20
cents a dozen, while at Christmas the price
was up in the dollars, and yet even at the
above low figure the fakirs do not sell them
very fast.
AH flowers are really a glut, roses espe-
cially being very plentiful, while Komau
nyacmths and paper whites go at almost
any price.
The retail stores are generally very quiet.
Ihere has been a fair amount of funeral
work and some weddings. In decorations
L,A BocHE & Stahl had quite a large wed-
ding decoration on Wednesday, one feature
ot which was a large bell made of white
cnrysanthemums, Christmas Eve being the
variety. This is very late for 'mums and
tne flowers were very fine.
KiFT & Sojj had a large decoration on
Wednesday, which was executed with their
usual excellent taste.
Here and There.
■ J ■ -'^S.ong the growers not very much
is doing. Plant trade seems very dull, very
little shipping beingdone. There seems to
be little or no demand for the larger palms,
such as arecas, latanias and Kentias
Easter coming early this year makes
most growers look to their lilies, and I
fancy a good many will not be in for the
Jiaster trade ; some growers say that six
weeks from showing the buds they can
have the flowers ready, but the majority
say ten weeks is not too long.
Westcott Bkos. have quite a good stock
of plants on hand ; they are making large
preparations for the Spring cemetery tra&
and have a nice lot of cyclamen now com-
ing into bloom. There is quite a scarcity
of these plants around here this season.
Julius Wolfe, Sk., has his place ud for
sale, having become somewhat tired of
growing, being no doubt discouraged by
having so many city improvements to con-
tend with this past year.
. Fbeguson Bros, are gradually increas-
ing their stock and intend building another
house in the Spring.
Albussbk & Cascades are working un
a nice stock of soft wooded plants. Trade
IS very ouiet with them now. They have
a nice batch of cyclamen now coming in
which are very healthy and promising.
The Proposed Carnation Show.
* , o ■*•■ special meeting of the Horticul-
tural Society was held on Tuesday evening
to consider the advisability of holding a
bpnng Show in connection with the
Chester County Carnation Society. While
nothing definite has been decided as yet it
18 almost certain that a show will be held
but It IS also certain that various changes
win be made regarding premiums, etc as
the past bpring shows have been an ex-
pense to the Society. The trade certainly
wiu favor a show, and growers will help
all they can to make it a success.
David Rust.
The Klorisx's Exchange;,
107
D Y. Danenhower, 52d St. and Wood-
land ave., suflfered but slight damage from
the tire on his premises mentioned in our
last issue. No injury was done to his fine
stock of lilies, azaleas, genistas, hydran-
geas and other plants, which are looking
very promising for Easter.
Geo. Ubek, 54th st. and Woodland ave.,
5i" . ?=S^„„^®,^ houses this Fall and has
planted 50,000 bulbs for the coming Spring
His Easter plants look well, as do also four
houses of carnations.
John Boban, 54th st. and Woodland ave .
who has seven houses, is very busy propa-
gating for the Spring trade. HeTiai a
large stock of genistas, all promising young
Pennook Bros., 1514 Chestnut st., have
greatly improved the interior of their
store and put m a new ice box with panels
ot bevelled plate glass. The entrance to
the store is facilitated by the change of
mtil"'"" ^^^ t""® «ast to the west side.
While we were there Mr. Cartledge was
busy superintending the sending ofl: of sev-
sral wagon loads of palms and plants to
stocJi a private conservatory. This at-
tending to private conservatories is an im-
portant branch of Messrs. Pennock Bros '
ausiness. "-uo.
.H.P. MiCHBLL, 1018 Market St., is put-
ting in an entirely new front to his stbre,
vhich will give him two show windows
nueh larger than those he previously had.
H. Bayeesdorfbk & Co., 56 N. Fourth
t., showed us some letters stamped from
velvet for pasting on ribbons and silk
streamers. These letters, of which this
firm has the sole agency, produce a beauti-
ful ettect and are most easily applied.
The Floral Exchange, 614 Chestnut
St., had a large decoration at St. George's
Hall, on the occasion ot the banquet of the
Young Men's Democratic Association.
Two hundred and fifty people sat down to
four tables, which were handsomely deco-
rated with primulas, red and white carna-
tions, poinsettias and smilax. Red and
white were the prevailing colors. The hall
windows were surrounded with laurel re-
lieved by camellias. Peripatetic.
Trenton, N. J.
C. RiBSAM & Sons were busy this week
decorating the halls of legislature for the
opening of the assembly on Tuesday,
January 9. The decoration of the recep-
tion room with palms, plants and cut
flowers was particularly handsome.
Chas. M. Ribsam who manages the seed
and flower store corner Broad and Front
streets, is rapidly recovering from an at-
tack of grippe, which has kepthim confined
to the house since two days before Christ-
mas.
Montreal.
Clnh Hatters.
The regular meeting was held Janu-
ary 9, and was very largely attended,
nearly fifty members being present. It
was decided to have a button instead of
ribbon for a badge this year. Prof. Bray
S?i? *,P*Pe'' on "Insects and How to Fight
ihem," but did not go very deeply into the
subject ; some little discussion took place
however.
The Dinner Committee announced they
had made arrangements for the annual
dinner to take place at the same location
as last year, after the annual meeting,
which occurs January 33.
The nominations for officers were next in
order, and the result was about ten to fif-
teen being nominated for each and every
office. One thing is certain, we need a dif-
ferent system of nominating officers in
Montreal.
Trade Notes.
Business at New Year's was not up
to last year, so, taken with Christmas, it is
doubtful If the retailers made much money
this year. Wholesale prices were higher
than last year and retail prices were proba-
my 25 per cent, lower.
Since the holidays business has been
quiet and there seems every prospect of it
Baltimore.
The Market.
The weather, as it now is, is a poor
promoter o£ business. As one dealer said
to me the other day, people are buying
more flowers for the sick than they are for
amusements. Trade has been re-
niarkably dull with some of the dealers
the last week, whereas those who do decora-
ting had their plants out nearly all the
time.
Carnations still hold their price at $2 per
100. Violets are abundant and there are
sufficient to meet the demand. Good roses
are coming in plentiful enough to satisfy
the call ; smilax is overdone.
Florists' Exchange.
The annual stockholder's meeting
of the Florists' Exchange was held on
January 8. The report read showed the Ex-
change to be in a good financial standing,
and that there had been an increased
amount of tradeoverlast year. The follow-
ing Board ot Directors was elected : Mr.
Moss, president; Wm. Eraser, treasurer;
Wm. Feast, secretary; balance of directors
are A. Scott, Fred Burger, John Weidy, E.
A. Seidewitz. Mr. James Rogers is the
manager of the Exchange.
General News.
The hopes of the violet growers
were not realized this year, for these
flowers are now selling at 75 cents per 100,
wholesale.
Growers of valley should calculate their
outlay and then see if they are makingany-
thing on their investment.
Mr. I. H. Moss has a fine batch of Fred
Creighton carnations.
Edwin A. Seidewitz.
Obituary.
remaining that way until Easter. There
IS very little local stock at present outside
of bulbs. Hyacinths (Dutch) have made
their appearance in limited quantities
Homerus being the first in. Forced in the
dark this variety is of a very pleasing
shade of pink, and sells well. In tulips
there is nothing to touch King of the Yel-
lows for early forcing. There are quite a
few lilacs in town this year, but with little
demand. , j g
Washington.
Clark Bros, are experimenting in grow-
ing Araucaria excelsa from top cuttings •
the chief drawback is their slowness to
callous, but by giving greater heat this
may be overcome.
They have a large stock of azaleas im-
ported a year ago. During the past Sum-
mer these were planted in the open in
some old rose soil, with a heavy top-dres
sing of leaf mould, and taken up in Fall
with a good ball ; the plants made perfect
foliage and are now crowded with buds
Treated in this manner the bloom must
last longer on the plant and consequently
give greater satisfaction. Will. Clark in-
tends going into this branch even heavier
next season.
Field Bros, are raising a large stock of
Maman Cochet, a rose which, in their
opinion, has a future before it. Speaking
of Kaiserin Augusta, of which the stock is
large and in splendid shape, Geo. Field
expects this variety to supersede the Bride-
certainly as grown here it is away ahead of
"■^.A^J"®"?''*"*? of "»« plant is, that
while the old wood seems to be going to
sleep, strong shoots start from the bottom
at the same time and carry immense buds
White La France is grown largely, also
the old variety, which is throwing shoots
four feet long, and carrying splendid
blooms. These are grown in solid beds
with no drainage. Mr. Field thinks the
secret of success lies in this, as too often
the plants grown on benches are kept too
dry. Duchess of Albany has been dis-
carded. A new variety, Golden Gate, is
being tried and is very promising ; the
flower IS of the shape of Ousiu, but larger
color very light amber. It is one of a batcli
of new sorts from the Pacific Coast.
A house of Meteor, two years old, are not
doing so well as some one year old. The
latter is the best age for producing good
blooms. Carnations are being grown for
the first time. "w. Mott
Ntack, N. Y.— Frank Kinzev, violet
grower, died at his home at Blauvelt, on
Wednesday, January 10, aged fifty years
Deceased was a native of New York City
and was for a long time in the hide and fat
business, removing to Blauvelt ten years
ago, where he started into floriculture. The
funeral took place Friday from his late re-
sidence, w. B. D.
New York City.— Bartholomew Stone-
ham, an employee of the firm of Peter
Henderson & Co.. 35-37 Cortlandt st., died
suddenly at his residence in Jersey City on
Monday, January 8. Mr. Stoneham was a
native ot this city, and had been in the ser-
vice of his employers for sixteen years, in
the counting-house department. During
that time he gained their esteem and confi-
dence, his services being highly appreci-
ated. He was particularly well liked by
bis fellow workmen on account of his
genial disposition, and was ever ready to
render them all the assistance in his power
when called on. Deceased was 49 years of
age, and served through the whole ot the
Civil War. He leaves a widow and two
children to mourn his untimely end. The
funeral took place from his residence on
Thursday, January 11, and was largely
attended by his numerous friends.
Denver, Col.— Avery Gallup, the well-
known florist, died on January 4 at his
home, corner Broadway and Alameda ave.
from an acute attack of Bright's disease
from which he has been a sufferer for the
past ten years or more. The fatal attack
was of about ten days' duration.
In the death of Mr. Gallup grief has been
brought to the hearts of hundreds of
friends. During life he was progressive in
every way, and the town of South Denver
bears substantial evidence of his life work.
For six years he was a trustee of the town
and during this time was among those who
had at heart its improvement,
Avery Gallup was born in Cleveland, O
in January, 1847. His mother died of con-
sumption and from her he inherited a ten-
dency to pulmonary diseases. His father,
early in life, owned a farm in the center of
the future residence portion of Cleveland
Avery was sent to the Western Reserve
College at Hudson, Ohio, where he gradu-
ated in the class of '68. At the close of his
college course he took a trip abroad, visit-
ing Europe and Asia. In 1871 he was mar-
ried to Miss Charlotte Pierce, of Hudson,
Ohio, a sister of General John Pierce of
this city. The same year Mr. and Mrs.
Gallup left for Denver and Mr. Gallup im-
mediately established himself in business.
where it was supposed the air would prove
beneflcial to his health. He at first devoted
himself to mercantile pursuits, but a few
years later he embarked in the flower busi-
ness and being an ardent lover of the beau-
tiful took the deepest interest in the infant
industry. Many new varieties of plants
and flowers were introduced by the enter-
prising florist, and the native flora of Colo-
rado was advertised extensively by him
throughout the Bast. The deceased leaves
a widow and two children to mourn their
sad loss.
CHANGES m BUSINESS.
Fort Madison, lA.-B. L. Hoffmeister,
has opened a store m one of the ground
floor rooms in the new Opera Houst here
&^wi^t^^-^^-~Pl «'? °f Timmerman
& Jraser, florists, has been dissolved bv
mutual consent. Henry H. Timmerman
will continue the business.
PASSAIC N. J.-Wm. P. Kesteloog will
wfth S-'ftn^M-'"'''. ''■,'"''' ^''riynext month
with a fuUhne of plants, cut flower.- seeds
and bulbs. He will also attend to S
scape gardening.
Norwalk, O.-The firm name of E.J
Peat has been changed to Peat & Parker
They have just completed seven houses of
clear cypress, double thick glass on five
acres of land, with a natural pond ot two
acres. The establishment will be heateri
with a forty horse power boillr
Short Hills, N. J- — On Decemhe,-
30, 1893, Mr. W. A. Manda v^?hdrewTrom
fhr°fi°rl ™J°«gfm'^nt pi the business of
«^of ^'^ °^ Pitcher & Manda, United
fntte'st''tS7^^' "^°"«'' ^«" -'^--e aS
In the future the business will be
managed by Mr. James R. Pitcher, and thi
various practical experienced foremen at
the nurseries who have each been placed in
full charge of their respective departments"
all of which had heretofore been managed
by one person. ■ """">seu
To be consistent with the times a system
of strict economy has been inaugurated
and a general retrenchment of expenses
has been made, not, however, to a degrll
of t h^°fl "^ ""i."'? """ ?.<^8'^<='^ of any portion
of the flue stock which is housed under
these extensive ranges, but in order to put
fS™"?''^^™^ ?" ^ ''^^'•'^ ">at will enable
bus"ess.''°'"^ successfully for general
* T^^ "^SSP^^y ""a^ incorporated in Oc-
tober, 1893, as "Pitcher & Manda," and
name'"^^^ will be continued under that
Erratum.
In advertisement of C. G. Nanz, page 85
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aeeratum-PaselOO, col.l. 'i
,a-P
il'agus
e 103.001. 3.'
ri^;'i,"'„1''?5; i- ™' '""■ 3. '■■ P- M5, col. 2, 3;
98, col. 4: p. 9P,
Bi-gonla ....„ „»6=. i-.i
P. 107, col. 4; p.m. col. 4.
BookH, AIngrazines, etc.— Pace
4Tp.'ii!; cS l°l; i'li- hoUH'°'"^'' ■'^" "»■ ""'-^ •
Boxes-Page I'oa, col.' 4, ' ' "
"p" ut?oY I^'alii'T""" ""-Po^- 1'2. col. 4;
"„"'c^„„'r^'^K•?„'.''-™^P»«ei ,5- _98, col. I, 2, 3, 4;
: p. lie, coi. 1, 2, 3.
";«".".""?*"" ;^ «Ki= iuu, COI. i; p. lOI. col 2 .'i
ifl' c'nl' /■ '"'• ™'- '• "• '"'■ ="'• '• 2i P-° iCcoi.
Cni'natlon'— Paiie I'oo, coi. I;
i;anniia--page 98. col. 1, 2; p. lOo col 2 3
Oinernrla-Page lOO.coJ.I. '^ ' ' ''• ''■
Clemntis— Page 99, col. 4.
l-oleuB-PaEe 105, col. 1, 4; p. 108, col. 1. 2.
S':4:V.1","3r2T '"• '""■'•^■'•'- P-M.col.1.
Cvciaineu-PageTos, col. 4; p. 108, col. 1, 2.
"^^orattve <3»ooils— Title page; d 99 rnl i.
Decorative Pl'niitB,' (Palms. Ferns, pm l
aue page; p. 99. col. 1; p. 100, col. l; p. im', col. 1, 2^
Fe'rtillzers-Page 109, col. 1.
gjorlHtx' J-ettBi-B-Page 109, coLl, 4.
■florists Wiippiles— Title page: d 109 coi 193
FtoVir' l?i't» and '^- "'*'- <=°.y i' P-.lRol. 1 ' '
col. 1, 3, 4. ° " "" "■""
Fuchsia— Page 105, col. I.
•^arp*??! "Jor 4;tu2,'S] 'i' I ""• ""■ '■■ "■ '», col.
(Jliiss- Page 113, col. I, 2, 3, 4.
Gl--' - - -'
wi. i, ti. Jio, COI. 1.
-Page 112, uoi. 4; p. 118.
Tools— Page I'la", col. 1.
!., (for sale or to lease) Page
■Page 112, col. 4.
eoldfish— Page 103, col
Ureeuhoi -
110, col. 2.
Hall Insi.
Hnr.ly PI
!.— Page 99. col. 4;
ncutiiiK Jil*pui-lltUH — fage
Hydrangeas-Page 116, col. 2, 1
Impaticus— Page 105, col. 1.
. »--*->r— Page 112. col. 4.
des aud Fungicides—
. ,. -1. 2, 3; p. 115, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Ijnndscape Gaiideners-Page 115, col. 3.
IVlushrooni—Page 105, col. '4
Nursery stock— Page 99, c
111, col. 4; p. lie, col. 1.
Orchida— Title page; p. U6, col. 1.
p."l&Tco'l.T2."°' ""'■ ""' "• '°*- ""'• '■ " "■ ^°°' "="'■ '■
Petunias— Page 105, col. 2, 3; p. 112, col. 2,
^p. 112,001. 1,4; p. 115, 1
09, col. 4.
p. Uo, col. 3, 4
tc— Page 115, col.
teprinklers- Page 113, col. I.
Sweet Peas- PageOS col. 1,2
Vegetable Seeds, Plants,
Ve'nillnting At
Verbenas-Page ,,. .„„,^„, . „
|^P-]03. col. 3. 1; p. 108, col. 1, 2; p. Ill, cbi;'4rp. lli,'
Violets-Page 101, col. 4; p. 103, col. 4; p. 116, col. 1.
Wants- Page 110, col. 2.
108
\rHE F^LOJRISX'S RxCHAKOEi.
from best seed, stronir plants showinp bloom
4 ana 5 in. pots, S8, »10. S20. ^TO ana $50--
Dozen at 100
riety of foliaee ana color, 4 Inch pots. $S, $10 and ■"
appea at florkts' express rates. Aadrees
CYCLAMEN GICANTEUM
PUIJIULA CHINEN-
per ICO. Dozen at 100 rate. Promptlj
S MAC BEAN, lAKEWOOD, N.J.
^ STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. |
^ "Wholesale Nurserymen and Florists, ^
t ran show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, yi°es. Shrubs. Boses as can be ^
♦ Fo''un*nVe°uls! Ve grow 3 million Roses and mUllon of plants ^^^fj^y; J'|«« "«' »
X free. Correspondence solicited. . . ' f. ^1 J.- .....T
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
100,000 VERBENAS.
Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 1 00: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1 .00 per 1 00; $8.00 per 1 000.
•^1- NO RUST OR 7«tII-DEJn£. it
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.
We are tlie largest growers of Verbenas in tlie country, our sales
315,600. Ourplants this year fully equal, if not surpass, any w
L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
JUST OUT! — •
OUB NEW TRADE LIST.
• —SEND FOR IT!
It contains everything you need for Spring sales.
We call special attention to our fine variety of
CARNATIONS. Field grown, to pot up in 4 to 6 in. pots, for Spring sales, at $6.00 a 100
COLEUSi Rooted cuttings, fine variety, |1.00 per 100.
PANSIES. Finest strain, transplanted strong plants, $1.00 per 100.
Address McGregor BROS., Springfleld, Ohio.
WE ARE HEADQUARTERS
CHERRY
(Cut shows liabit of heariiia.)
BUFFALO BERRY, JUNE BERRY
MOIMEY IN THEM FOR BOTH DEALER
AND PLANTER.
"Write for our prices to llie tratle,
CHAS. E. PENNOCK,
FORT COLLINS, COL.
HIGHEST AWARD AT WORLD'S FAIR, CHICAGO.
Tll[ BOSKOOP HOLLIND NURSEfif ISSOtllTIOII.
Oil hand in New York for immediate delivery.
HP p (^ O P O Magna Charta, Mad. G. Lnizet, Perle des
. r . n^>..^OtlO Blanches, Alfied Colouib, Mad. Plantier,
Persian YelloTTj Kngosa Alba and Eosea, at $8.00 per 100.
Clematis Gypsy (}ueen, Lilinni Speciosnm, etc.
Also White Roman Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus Paper White
and Polyanthus, Crocus, etc.
^^^No Reasonable Offer Refused. '9@
EXTRA CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY,
strong Berlin Pips, per 1000, $8.00; per case, 2,500, $18.00;
Larger quantities cheaper.
A^fkrvTv ^Uf llT/> i "I find FOSTITE A GOOD THING for any fungus
ItIIIIM IXHiXIri that attacks carnations."— John McGowan,
Orange, New Jersey.
c-a.si3: "^^riTiT ouxjE^a.
3 Coenties Slip, - - - - NEW YORK.
Cultural Department
Roses.
Turo your attention now to getting as
many good cuttiogs as possible put into
your propagating bench. Exercise close
vigilance over American Beauty. Keep as
even a temperature as you can.
You should label every batch of cuttings
with the name and date when you put them
in ; by so doing you can tell to a day when
they are ready to be potted off. All dead
leaves should be cleaned off the benches;
don't delay this ; it helps to keep down
red spider. Having to be so careful with
water at this season of the year, this pest
can get the best of us very easily.
The young shoots will require tying up
to the stakes and to be kept from touching
the glass.
In an establishment recently visited I
noticed one part of a bench filled with
Madame Hoste that were budded on the
manettl stock, and the other half on their
own roots ; those budded were healthy and
very fine; the others were very poor, and
the grower thought they would not pay
for the space they filled. I think it would
be well if m.ore attention were paid to the
former style of growing. The continual
cutting from the same stock, year after
year, must tell in time.
Hybrids will now require top-dressing
with good rich manure, and you can keep
the house at a temperature of 55 degrees.
Hybrid teas can now be started and also
the second lot of hybrids. Tea roses that
have been kept cool may be shaken out and
potted ; they will come in handy for Spring
and Easter sales. A. D. Rose.
Now that the holiday trade is over, and
as the florists' next picnic is Easter (which
comes very early this season), the live
florist will bestir himself to get his stock
ready for that important day. The first
thing in order will be to give attention to
the roses, which may have been somewhat
neglected, especially where there is a short
working force upon the premises. If prop-
erly cleaned and tied up, there is abundant
time to bring in a large crop of choice buds
from new growths, from shoots where buds
of the holiday crop were cut. We do not
find any advantage gained by tying in
blind wood, but believe quite a portion of
it should be cut out, or, better still, where
there is good, strong blind shoots to head
them in, thereby causing them to break
with blooming wood. This latter method
is advisable unly where the plants are
strong enough to carry more than the
blooming canes. Weak liquid manure
may be used to advantage now, once in
each week or ten days, and, we believe,
where a coarse mulch has been used in the
early part of the season it is best to remove
it entirely ; in fact, we think where bone
meal was used on the sod at planting time,
and a fine light mulch when the plants
were set in Summer, that any further
mulching is unnecessary.
Disbudding or thinning should not be
neglected, if it is seen that too heavy a
crop is setting, especially if fine specimen
flowers are wanted.
Bulbous stock will be easily handled, as
the Winter is an open one, but no time can
be lost on Lilium longiflorum, as it is not
so readily brought in as Harrisii. Callas,
to be satisfactory, should be well fed, but
not overpotted. A six-inch pot is large
enough, if plenty liquid cow manure is
used. If leaves accumulate too rapidly,
out them off ; this will give the flower
stems more strength.
Geraniums from two and three-inch pots
may go at once into four to five-inch, and
will, if headed in now, make fine flowering
plants by Easter. Use a little wood ashes
in your soil when changing them.
Have your young cyclamen near the
glass in a cool house, with primulas and
cinerarias. These plants are better if not
forced rapidly.
Asters from seed can be brought in
in ninety to one hundred days by careful
work, and would meet with ready sales.
You cannot have too much stock of As-
tilbe Japonica ; it forces easily in a medium
temperature, but if necessary will bear
pretty high heat.
If fumigating becomes necessary, exer-
cise care ; these plants are easily injured
by smoke ; better use tobacco stems be-
tween the rows of pots, the same as for
cinerarias and primulas.
D. HONAKEK.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
The last English census enumerated
about five thousand women who are pro-
fessional gardeners in that country.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
Bulbous Flowers at Ridgewood, N. J.
Mr. A. V. D. Snyder is one of the bulb
specialists in the vicinity of New York
city ; he has grown this class of stock al-
most exclusively for the past seven years,
and has been very successful. Though the
ruinous prices obtained in recent years
have made many brave hearts quail, noth-
ing daunted Mr. Snyder the last season
bought as heavily as ever. He is still san-
guine of the future of the tulip, and thinks
the time will again come when the raising
of that bulb will be remunerative.
He imports all his stock direct from Hoi'
land. Last season his consignments con_
sisted of 58,000 Romans, 76,000 tulips, 20,
000 paper-white grandiflora narcissus, 35,-
000 daffodils, and between 13,000 and 14,000
miscellaneous bulbs.
In a conversation with Mr. Snyder, who,
by the way, is confined to his bed suffering
from kidney trouble, he said :
*'I cut and shipped during the holiday
week 180,000 hyacinth fiowers, the French
stock, of course, as they are best for cut-
ting. There is no money in the cut blooms.
1 find for my nearby trade that it is more
profitable to grow them in pots, putting
three bulbs in a five-inch pot. For florists
situated close to large cities growing them
in pans is about as good a paying method
as any.
" In tulips I only raise the cream of tha
varieties. My aim is always to be first in
the market ; some prefer holding back a
while, but I have found it pays best to be
there on time.
" For last Christmas the varieties I had
in were: Scarlet Due Van Thol, Yellow
Due VanThol, Chrysolora, yellow.and Yel-
low Prince. The flower of the Yellow Due
is rather small to please me, and I prefer
Chrysolora to Yellow Prince ; the last
named comes too often splashed with red.
La Reine is my preference in white. Du-
cbesse de Parma is also a good one; the
color is orange and red. I also grow Rose
Grisdelin, white and dark rose.
"The best doubles I grow are Murillo,
white, tinged with pink; Yellow Tour-
nesol, and red and yellow Tournesol, both
of the latter are sweet scented. The former
should be given more or less light accord-
ing to the color desired — whether dark or
light pink.
" For Easter I will force Rose Grisdelin,
double Murillo, Yellow Prince, La Reine
and Chrysolora.
"I will also force theDutchYonSionnar-
cissus ; though not so early as the English
Von Sion it is a much better flower.
"Easter coming early this year, on March
25, 1 will bring in my bulbs three weeks
ahead. They require that time to do them
well — about two weeks under the benches
and one on top. The nearer to the natural
time of blooming of bulbs the easier they
are to force. I, however, brought Roman
hyacinths in on the first of October last
year, and had them in bloom by October
25.
"No, tulips do not require any special
care, except, perhaps, in the watering. I
grow mine in boxes in good soil (old rose
or carnation soil will do), and I change my
soil every year. Although 70 degrees has
been stated to be the most suitable tem-
perature for bulbs, I have had best results
by keeping my houses at 65. I water only
in the morning, which, in my oninion, is
preferable to watering later in the day;
the flowers are then not so open and there
is less chance of defacing the petals. I
use rain water, and my flues run alongside
my cistern, thus creating a warmth simi-
lar to that of the temperature of a Summer
shower. The soil should be kept moder-
ately wet at all times, never being allowed
to get too dry.
*'I never carry over my bulbs. I once
tried to carry over some daffodil bulbs ;
they flowered a little, but the most of them
came green, and none had that beautiful
golden yellow color obtained from new
stock.
"No; I never force Parrot tulips. They
are too slow to be remunerative.
"The highest price I have ever received
for my stock was 8c. each, both for tulips
and hyacinths, and a dollar a dozen for
daffodils ; and while I do not think those
halcyon days will return, I am of the opin-
ion a much higher price will be obtained
than is now ruling. Double tulips now
pay best. I am getting as high as $6 for
my Murillos.
"The present season will, I think, see the
last of bulb growing by a good many.
Enough money will not be realized for
blooms to pay for the bulbs. The low
prices will thus prove a blessing in
guise, and enable those of us who grow
good stock to make a little, which, at the
present time, with the market flooded with
inferior material, is an utter impossibil-
ity." A. W
DECORATORS.
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advertlBement this issue.
BUY
Boston Letters.
Bad and CKeapest In ihe Markal.
1^ and 2 inch $2 OO per 100.
Best Script letter in the World, S4 a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Green Street, Boston. Mass,
WHEN WHITIHO MENTLON THE FLORIST'S gXCHAWGE
BASKETS
PANSY, TERBENA, ETC.
Prices on application.
JOHN E. GLOUGH, Tolland, Conn.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLtfniST'S CXCHANG>=
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Xhe Florist*^ Exchanged.
SNOW RUSTIC M'F'G^O^I^i^-
Make the Finest and Cheapest Rustic work on the market
FLORISTS' BASKETS and STANDS 'our Specialty.
1 34 Bank Street, WATERBURY. CONN, send f„r wst and prices.
F. E. McAllister, special Agent, 22 oey St., new york.
N. STIFFENS
335 EAST 2|y ST. ^NEW YORK.
The
Are made to suit Florists.
"BEST LETTERS"
are tlios' =
which best suit the largest number
of uses.
Such I make. Send for free sample
and decide for yourselves.
JOHX A. lUONTOOIHHR^',
Successor to C. E. Montgomery, dec'd.
^VlUIamsport, - - Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORtST'S EXCMANQF
SHEEP MANURE.
BEST FERTILIZER KNOWN.
Pure, natural, rieli in all properties essential
to plant growth. Endorsed by all leading
growers in United States and Canada.
Packed in 100 lb. bags. The concentrated
nature of this manure renders it most easy and
economical of shipment.
Sold by all Seedsmen and by
JOHN J. PETERS,
MANUFACTURER,
89 Borden Atc, Long Island City, N. T.
*VHEW WRITING MENTION ThE Ft.OR|ST'H EXCHANSf
!!inii(i!iiiiiii!iiiii!iiniiii!iimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii!itmiiimiininir
Do Your Grapes Rot?
Pears blight, crack or spot? Are your Apples, Plums, \
and Cherries imperfect? Powell's i
COPPERDINE
fe a sure preventive. It is guaranteed to stop all Funffus =
Diseases; prevents Rust on Carnations and Black Spots'
on Roses. ^ E
For sale by all Seedsmen.,™,,. » n„„rt «, =n„„ _ Used largely diluted.
—JIV """""..'"' Vi"'°^ ^^'^ Nurserymen. ;
Powell's MiJdcw Mi.ttiire prevents ;
'■sMe°al^D'S?S''r,; ?„"• " I™"-', $1,50 per gallon, used largely dllnl
opeeiai prices in large quantities to Florists and Nurservmen
{?LT°"'"''i,> Powell's MiJdcw nixt--- - '
Mildew on Flowers and Fruits, and Bust ou uaia,
W;,S- POWELL 4 CO., Baltimore, Wld., U.S. A.
FACTS
FACTS
FACTS
Are btublioi
facta, none
Pi
.1--^ ..are a needed feature to-day in any
well appointed Florist establishment
where retail orders are taken. Sup-
plied in sets from $1.50 to $40.00,
Send for list to
DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N. y.
RUDOLPH HANTZSCH,
Importer and Mannfacturer of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
CAPE FLOWERS, IMMORTELLES. GRASSES.
! BOUQUET PAPERS. WHEAT SHEAVES,
BASKETS, CHENILLE, CYCAS LEAVES,
l;^ METALLIC WREATHES. CROSSES,l.S
^^ ~ ea" ANCHORS. "' ' ^' "^ £23
700-702 West Lehigli Are., PHItA., PA.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Tlie results of our advertising in the
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE have been splen-
did, and we propose to use a good thing
when we can.
H. G. FAUST & Co.
CHOCOLATE COOLER GOr^^l^lT'
MANUFACTDRERS OF
KNOCK DOWN
HEFRIGERillOR^
FOR FLORISTS.
DIFFERENT SIZES.
Circular and Price List upon
application.
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BUILDING.
Mention this paper.
ITALIAN WHEAT, for sIeavesHtT
Special prices on original
Al quality. Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00.
cases.
MOSS BUNDLES; selected best quality
Darl< Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, l^er 10 bunches,
70 cts.; per 100, $6.oO ; per 1,000, $55.00. Dark Green
loose, 30 CIS. per lb. ; $2.50 per 10 lbs '
MOSS WREATHS, light or dark green
Round or Oval, from $1.20 to $3.00 per dozen.
CYCAS or SAGO PALM LEAVES.
patent, prepared, equal to fresh leaves, from 50 cents to
itil.Yo per pair.
DRIED FLOWERS and GRASSES.
such as Ammobium, Acroclinium, Rhodanthe, Statice
Hehchrysum, Milkweeds, Bromus, Briza, Pampas'
atipa, etc. ^
IBIMORTEMiES, CHENILI.E, TOOTHPICKS, TINFOIL, Etc.
at prices to meet competition.
KELSEY'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES.
bole New York Agency; samples, and prices on application.
CHAS. SCHWAKE,
404 East 34th St., CBelow cut riower Exchange,) NEW YOBK
WHEN WRITINS MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
io§
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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 N. 4th St, Philadelphia.
Send for Catalogue.
BOXES! BOXES! BOXES!
Three piece wood Mailing Box, the
neatest and strongest box on the mar-
ket. Send 15 cents in stamps for sample
nest and price list. I also make Cut
r lower and Express Boxes.
W. E. SMITH, Kenton, Harden Co., Ohio.
Successor to Smith & Smith.
WHEW WRITING MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing Plants with
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 Otis St., off Summer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
Florists' Pins
Glass Heads,
in Black
White.
PRICES .-
2^, 3, S'4.
50o. 75c. »1.U0 tsl;io 81.50 tl.;
FOR SALE BY
E. H. Hunt, Cliicaao.
K- S- Hiiutiiiiirton, In.linniii.oli8, Pa,
Y.% fv,,y.'"'e'ia", Chicaeo.
W. Ellison, St. I --■= -
E. W. Crook, Sa
J. A. Siininerg, 1
Edw. Mullen, Ki
JUG, f . BRABJNT, Mamifadurer, 54 Warren St., New York,
IT., ,.,„ FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
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PATEmC
Florists' Lehers, Etc
Hiffhest AvFard
wherever exhibited.
These letters are
made of the bestlni -
mortelles, wired on
frames having hoK-s
fasten theiu
iBign. All in-
fringements prose-
cuted.
21n. Letters, $3 per 100
Postage, I5c. per ItiO
Before purchasing
send for Aeesumple
catalogue
■■nmpare with
other ler
market.
the
IV. C. KRICK, 1287 B'way, B'klyn, N. Y,
jb^^^^^ih J-C.Vaughan.Chicaeo: H. Bayersdorfer
& Co., Phlla.: N. Steffens. New Yi.rk; Aug. Roller &
Sons, New York: Ed. S. Schnjid. Waahington. D C^
a^^-„^?*'K^ Sons. Rochester, N.T.; T. W. Wond i^
SODB. Kichmond. Va.; J. A. Simmers, Toronto. Ont.
WHEN WRfTiNG MENTION THE PtORIST'8 EXCHANGE
110
Thi© Ki.ot?ist»s K:^eTTANG^
SEED TRADE REPORT.
PoiatB and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
Omaha, Neb.— Phil Stimmel, a dealer
in seeds confessed jadgment on January
6 in $53,000.— Commercial Bulletin.
W H Rand, formerly with Wm. Elliott
& Sons, 5i Dey st., Newlforli, has entered
the service of August Rolker & Sons as
salesman and travelling agent, and not ot
De Forest Ely Sc Co., Philadelphia, as
stated in our last issue.
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Lselia Arnoldiana.
This beautiful and useful orchid was im-
ported from Mexico in 1890 and was put on
the market under the name of LfBlia b-oul-
diana. It, however, did not prove to be
the true Gouldiana when the plants
flowered in the Fall of 1890, in the United
States Nurseries at Short Hills, N. J., who
therefore named it as above in compliment
to Hicks Arnold, Esq., of New York City.
It also goes under the name of ijselia
Crawsbyana, which was given to it when
the plant first flowered m England m the
same year. ,, , .
Although it is classed in some collections
only as Laelia autumnalis, it differs from
that variety in many respects, the most im-
portant one being that Lailia Arnoldiana
does not possess the strong odor of L,.
autumnalis, and which has prevented the
latter becoming a very popular and desi-
___L, ;r,r, . T. A T-nr^lHinriM isa.isoa mUCn
latter oecomiut^ <* vt.ijt.yf--". _r "i,
rable species ; L. Arnoldiana is also a much
freer flowering variety.
The flowering season ot Lselia Arnol-
diana is during the months of November
and December ; it produces its beautiful,
large flowers on a tall spike two to three
feet high ; as many as ten flowers are often
seen on a single stem. Sepals and petals
are of a light purple color, shading to white
towards the apex ; lip a shade or two
darker, with a white throat.
Tho following cultural directions ar-
: it should be grown m base
1,^1 . ilocks, in a temperature of
aboi I degrees. As soon as the
nliui . ligns of growth it should be
I, j ,. of light and air, and when the
growLu .o jut an inch long plant should
be well supplied with water and not al-
lowed to get dry until the bulbs are fin-
ished. When the bulb is completed you
may withdraw the water a little until the
spikes commence to show, then give the
usual supply. Be careful that slugs and
other pests do not destroy the spikes.
Twisting a little cotton-batting around
the base of stem prevents their inroads to
a certain extent.
After the plants are through flowering
keep them in a cooler part of the house and
water them very little— just enough to
keep them from shrivelling.
It the plants require repotting drop the
baskets into a size or two larger, or it they
are grown on blocks, fasten the old one on
a new and larger block, thus preserving all
the roots.
Cypripedliim Tonso-Tenustum.
This new acquisition was raised in
the United States Nurseries, Short Hills,
N J., and is a hybrid, between C.venustum,
the seed parent, and C. tonsum, the pollen
parent. Leaves rather short, inch and-a-
half wide, color is light green tesselated
with dark brownish green ; stems short,
flower large and well proportioned ; dorsal
sepal rounded, pointed at the top and re-
curved on the sides. The ground color la
yellowish green at the top and
light green at the base, lined with
regular veins of darker green. Lower
sepal of same color, very small. Petals
long and broad, recurving at the ends,
light green, shaded and lined with greenish
brown and spotted with large purple-
brown spots; lip very large, standing out
prominently, of a green color, veined with
brownish green. Jos. A. MANDA, JK.
Catalogues Received.
H. MILLINGAK, Merchantville, N. J.—
Price List Rooted Cuttings Chrysanthe-
mums.
T. H. SpAULDING, Orange, N. J.--Trade
List of Chrysanthemums. Novelties a
specialty.
R. & J. FAKQUHAK & Co, , Boston Mass —
Florists' List of Flower and Vegetable
Seeds, Supplies, Fertilizers, Etc.
Cole, Pella, Iowa.— Illustrated Catalogue
ot Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. Their
list of novelties in flower and vegetable
seeds is well selected.
SUNSKT Seed and Plant Co. (Sherwood
Hall Nursery Co.) 437^29 Sansome St., San
Francisco.- General illustrated catalogue
for 1894. This firm has devoted considera-
ble time to the improvement of French
cannas, tuberous begonias and sweet peas.
Their "Garden for a Dollar" is a novel
feature, and doubtless will be largely taken
advantage of. The catalogue contains sev-
eral views of out-door flower raising in
California.
ROBERT BUIST, 9S3-924 Market St., Phila-
delphia.—Garden Guide and Almanac for
1894 A book of over 166 pages, containing
a fully illustrated descriptive list of vege-
table and other seeds; with a monthly
calendar of operations for the vegetable
garden; a desirable plan for a family
kitchen garden and much more very valu-
able information. This house was founded
in 1828, and the aim of the firm has always
been to furnish seeds which not only grow,
but which always yield a satisfactory pro-
duct. Florists and market gardeners will
find this catalogue very useful as a refer-
ence book.
JAS, M. Thoreurn & Co., 15 John st..
New York.— Annual descriptive catalogue
of seeds for the farm and nursery, the
lawn, the vegetable and flower garden. A
tastefully gotten up catalogue, with many
novel features not generally found in these
books, among which may be mentioned a
table showing the various vegetable seeds
that may be sown in each month, from
February to September, in the vicinity of
New York, concise and explicit cultural
directions, also a tabulated statement of
the time of flowering, hardiness and dura-
tion, and other matters relative to the dif-
ferent flower seeds offered, with scale of
express charges on packages of seeds, etc.;
all of which render the catalogue extremely
valuable as a reference book. The status
of this firm, now in its ninety-third year,
for high class seeds, is too well known to
need further comment. Their catalogue
should be in the hands of every interested
party. Trade List for January, 1894, le
also at hand.
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which are written by practical men, discu^ all
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in claiming for this little publication great
value to all in the trade. The book will be sent
to any address postpaid for . twenty-five cents
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Chrysanthemum Shows and Organization.
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Possibilities in Horticulture.
Papar read before the Qardeners and Florists'
auh nf Boston, by Edwtn Lmsdale, Monday,
January 8.
Just as soon as I had accepted your kind
invitation to read a paper before you this
evening, I felt that a mistalte had been
made, and the nearer this date approached,
and the more the matter was thought over,
the more I felt sure I had blundered.
However, the words of the gifted Helen
Keller occurring to me that this is " the
city of kind hearts," I took courage, and
determined to keep my promise, and here
1 am.
The subject selected is one on which
mucn speculation can be indulged in, but
I do not propose to go very far beyond the
realms of probability.
Judging from the immediate past we
may reasonably expect to advance very
rapidly in the near future. Every decade
will show a decided and distinct gain in a
mOTe pronounced American horticulture.
We have a great deal to learn yet from
the Old World, and we are both willing
and anxious to do so, but we must appreci-
ate the fact that America is assuredly
evolving a horticulture almost completely
her own. I say almost advisedly, because
everything appertaining to horticulture is
more or less based upon what has been ac-
complished by our forefathers in the days
gone by.
Who could have predicted twenty-five
years ago the amount of monev which is
now being spent annually in cut flowers ?
I do know that abont that time a very
noted horticulturist stated in my presence
that the demand for cut flowers was only a
passing fancy.
The methods of production and the qual-
ity of the product (especially does this
apply to the magnificent roses as produced
under glass in the Winter season) are as
distinctly American as it is possible to be.
Climate, of course, has had a great deal
to do with the matter, hut the American
people have not been slow to appreciate
well-grown flowers, and have cheerfully
paid good prices for them.
What will the next twenty-five years
bring forth ? It is very difficult to answer
that question, but the possibilities to bring
about a love for plant life for its own sake
are great. It is the duty of every one of
us 10 foster and encourage a love for grow-
ing plants among the people.
(The speaker then detailed the advan-
tages possessed by educational institutions
for that purpose. They should all be made
horticulturally attractive. He advocated
the teaching of the use of tools in schools,
and a more thorough grounding in the
knowledge of the Latin language.)
This latter consummation would bring
minds in closer communion with other
minds and with nature. Most of lis have
experienced a feeling of depression, when
on being questioned by an enthusiastic ad-
mirer of some particular plant, its name,
and on its being given according to science
has produced a dejected and listless look in
our companion, and the chord of sympathy
is broken, and the merest common places
are indulged in thereafter. No heart to
heart feeling, as there should be in the
educated men and women of the future.
To come nearer to what we are doing to-
day. Adaptability must play an impor-
tant part m developing a still more pro-
nounced American horticulture, many
plants which are now being coddled all the
year round in glass structures will flourish
yet m the Summer days to come, in the
open air and full sunshine. Take crotons
as an example ; these plants are rapidly
forging to the front, and their adaptability
for out-door decoration in Summer time
in many parts of America, will be the
means of other classes of plants being used
more or less freely for the same purpose
The abutilon may prove to be one of
these, although it has not that shining
gloss which its more aristocratic neighbor
the croton, possesses, yet it can lay claim to
one or two advantages all its own which
the croton lacks : that of producing flowers
in its several shades and colors and being
carefully selected would make a most pleas-
ing contrast with its yellow and green or
other variegated foliage in the pleasure
grounds of the wealthy, and another is that
of being increased easily and at small ex-
pense, bringing it within easy reach of all
persons.
In order to point out what adaptability
has done to establish an American horti-
culture, I need only to indicate the three
leading classes of plants which are used
here for cut flowers during the Winter sea-
son. All these are hardy in Europe, yet
we can attain the best results with them by
giving each a glass structure to grow in all
the year round. The hardy rose flourishes
under glass here in Winter better than it
does out-doors in any other country at any
111
Then again the carnation, the hardy
Dianthus caryophyllus of Europe, prospers
better here under the protection of glass
than it does in its native land. We are
rapidly and surely producing a race of this
dianthus that is superior for American re-
quirements, that is distinct from those ori-
ginating in Europe. The lines now laid
down by the carnation enthusiast of
America cannot possibly fail to produce
surprising results, which will be apparent
in the very near future, which sooner than
many conservative minds can at this time
realize.
It is not only improved varieties that we
will see but improved methods of cultiva-
tion. Many of the more meritorious varie-
ties will req uire special treatment. Only a
tew days ago I saw one of the very old
varieties luxuriating under a different
mode of culture than had been tried on it
before in that establishment, and the re-
sults were very gratifying. It was the old
sort 'Buttercup," having been grown
under glass all Summer. It was healthy
and robust and without a speck of disease
of any kind. A very bad case of the much
dreaded carnation rust has been cured
completely by a course of treatment in a
greenhouse all the year, and it was the pro-
tection afforded by the glass which was
the greatest factor in the cure.
The dews which are considered so bene-
flcent to vegetation in general seem to
cause black spot in roses, rust in carna-
tions, and the disease in violets.
The rose, the queen of flowers, while we
can grow and bloom it to perfection, yet so
far we have not been able to compete with
Europe in the raising of new varieties, in
numbers at least. The possibilities here
are very great. We are expecting great
things from some of the more favored
states of the South, where the seedling
plants can be treated to an all the year
round out door treatment, and from Rosa's
Paiadise, California, where some syste-
matic operations are now in progress, with
the object in view of improving the rose
for American Horticulture.
The violet, the sweet and popular violet
which grows and blossoms in shady nooks
and on grassy banks in Europe, is found to
do better under glass in some parts of
America all Summer than it does in its
native habitat.
The disease which has made the growing
of violets under glass in some parts of the
country so precarious the p.ist few years
can now be successfully combated by a
course of rational and judicious treatment
under glass all Summer, and instead of
the stocks of all our staple articles becom-
ing ennervated by what is yet by many
people considered in opposition to the well
being of the plants, they really become
stronger.
Much has been done recently in the im
provemeut of glass structures for plants-
and much more remains to be done. Some-
thing good will evolve from the radical
innovation in greenhouse construction
which we are now passing through. The
houses especially built for Asparagus plu-
mosa IS a case in point, and the short span
to the south is another.
The possibilities are great for the produc-
tion of much of the material which is
largely used in horticulture here and
vvhich is imported at great expense annu-
ally from other lands. Holland bulbs,
azaleas aud many other articles, with our
diflferences in soil and variations in cli-
mate, can be grown here, and will be taken
up some day soon, and special lines devel-
oped to such proportions that can hardly
be realized by the conservative mind of to-
day.
We must enlist the daily newspapers in
our cause. We now have excellent ama-
teur and trade papers devoted exclusively
to horticulture, but it is the daily news-
paper which is the power in the land to-day
borne of our daily papers are already doing
good work, but much more remains to be
done to elevate horticulture to the plane to
which it is entitled.
Every Gardeners and Florists' Club ot
other society devoted to the advancement
ot horticulture should have on its lists or
standing committees a Press committee
the duties of which should be that of fur-
nishing reliable news items and plain cul-
tural notes, and other horticultural read-
ing matter, as often as possible to the
leading daily newspapers in their respec-
tive cities.
It is not advisable or necessary to prepare
long exhaustive papers, for frequently the
length of an article, no matter how much
valuable information it may contain or
how carefully prepared it may be, destroys
Its usefulness. Don't make them too
scientific, giving only cold, prosy facts,
but matter that will appeal to the heart
drawing the reader closer to plant life, is
vrhat IS most needed. The press has
already awakened an interest in horticul-
ture by their reports ot chrysanthemum
and other flower shows, and editors will be
only too glad too keep up this good work
It only the right kind of matter is fur-
nished.
Very much more could be said on this in-
teresting subject, but I am afraid I have
already taxed your patience too long
Insertion will he given in this column
to all communications free from animus'
but the opinions expressed do not neces
sarily reflect our own.
The Violet Disease,
Editor Florists' Exchange:
Noticing in a recent issue of your valua-
ble paper an article on the above subject,
written by Professor Galloway, I would
like to state that I am certain the spot on
violets is a fungus, for the following rea-
sons:
When the plant is in any way checked in
Its growth, either by stagnant air or soil,
highly stimulative fertilizers, drought or
extreme wet, the health of the plant is im-
paired, reaction then sets in ; the sap does
not flow regularly in the stem and leaf,
parts of which will undergo no change in
the way of digestion and evaporation, but
will pass into such a state of decay as to
suit minute life, be this a gangrenous par-
asite or common mildew or rust, or other
disease; it all depends on the condition the
diseased part is in.
Prevention is better than cure ; and the
only remedy which gives satisfaction is to
cultivate, and keep a watchful eye on the
plants. Chemical preventives will always
be used at the expense of the plants
Amityville, L. I. Chas. Lenkeb.
[We should like to hear from other vio-
let growers on this important subject.—
Mr. W. A. Hanft, St. Louis, writes us
m terms complimentary to Reinberg Bros
of Chicago, who duplicated an order for 200
roses for Christmas Day, the first consign-
ment to him having fallen to pieces.
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In addition to what has heretofore
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besides this, all information bearing on
the treatment, care aud cultivation of
the Divine flower, which four additional
years of cultural experience haveelicited
IS also embodied in the present edition.
In fact, we are safe in saying that
nothing of interest, or from the reading
of which any practical benefit can be
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which are dispersed throughout with
several illustrations, is worth to the
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pots 2.50 20.00
. . CARNATIONS . ,
^j9"'Sf' CiiltinBs— Edna CralB. Mrs. E. Rey-
nold's. Wm. Scott. Pardue, Spartan, Neir Jefslv
wY;^Portll';Sce^vilJeK'4'S'= *'""'°™' '^"'»'
CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS
Rooted Cuttines— One hundred fine varieties.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
. . . ROSES . . .
field-grown plants, dormant «8 00
ETer-blooming sorts, field-grown 6 00
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong 6 00
In variety, rooted cuttings, 83.00 per 100.
Per 100 Per lOOp
AGERATUM, blue and white $1,25 $10.00
OUPHEA 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 3.00 15.00
HELrOTROPE, finest sorts 1.25 10.00
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.25 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
112
THE Klorist's Exchange.
(Jhrysan
THEMUMS
THE WINNERS.
" We want the 48 Winning Varieties"
Such is the expression on every
hand and from all directions.
DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell's Parlor Brand of
WILD SMII.AX. See descriptive
advertisement tliis issue.
Rooted • Cuttings.
COLEUS, 16 varieties »" J"
A6ERATUM 50
ALYSSUM , 6U
GERANIUMS 1 ™
Cuttings ot all kinds. Send your lists.
Yes, and you want your young
plants to come from stock that has
previously been prepared by growth
in the open ground. We offer
young plants propagated from
stock that has never been forced or
grown under glass. It pays to
get good stock. No wonder
chrysanthemums can be sold cheap
when the stock that has been forced
for cut flowers and bloom is made
to do double duty by further pro-
ducing cuttings. You don't want
your stock to come from stools that
have been saturated and dosed with
manure water. The following are
the 48 varieties which attracted
such wide-spread interest and
attention at the great World's Fair
•Show :
Abraham Lincoln. Lagoon, Elegant,
Beauty of Richmond, Mrs. Joseph
Thomson (white), Mrs. P. W. Smith,
Robt. Mclnnes, Mrs. W. Trelease,
Mrs. C. Lippincott, The Queen,
■'Videner, Joey Hill, Flora Hill,
Mir.o herese Rey, Mrs. C. H.
Payne. M. Ed. Rey, Mad. Isaacs,
Sec. F;.rson, A. Leroy, C. B. Whit-
rill. I H. McCormick, Etoil Lyon,
Eda i-Tass, E. Molyneux, H. Bals.
ley, Roslyn, Andes, Mt. Whitney,
Mrs. Wm. Coupland, Mrs. Crouch,
Niveus, V. Morel, Octave Mirbeau,
Century, Mrs. J, Jones, Maria Simp-
son, G. W. Childs, M. Simpkins,
Judge Hoitt, E. Sievers, Louis
Sievers, B. of Poitevine (pink), M.
Dean, Pres. Smith, Mrs. Ames, Mrs.
E. W. Clark, M. Wanamaker,
Challenge and Eug. Dailledouze.
50 plants in 50 varieties, including one
each of the two last named, for f 6.00;
100, two of a kind, $10.00.
We offer a choice collection of
all the best commercial varieties
of the year :
The Queen, Balsley, Niveus,
Newett, V. Morel, Mrs. C. Lippin-
cott, G. W. Childs, Roslyn, Maud
Dean, Mabel Simpkins, Frank
Thomson, Ivory, J. H. White,
Jessica, and others. All by the 100
and very cheap.
Send for our trade list, it contains
all the varieties worth growing with
the rubbish thrown out. Low
prices, not panic prices, but fair
Living prices are asked.
NEW GERANIUMS, NEW ROSES,
NEW CARNATIONS.
You can't get along without our whole-
sale list. Send for it.
C. W. TALBOT, Nevada, Mo.
ryUIB *"g -Et. IB ^A- ]VE
ui .ill exhibition varieties of 'MDM'S from
cominercial stand point up to date. It doea'nt
pay to erow others.
OS. H. Whi c
Win. Falcon
Golden V '
Mrs. F. 1
M,.«. Le-
Boeli
We/UlinE
WnrU
Gold
Vivian^ Morel
Mrlf.' W."isl' Reilfield ill" H.'D."iinH
The 12 for $1 00 by mall, 2 inch pots. Will sub-
stitute if yon have any ot these.
BINLEY THE FLORIST, Glens Falls, N. Y.
nomination
CHEAP STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Sa^tasa ^,^- ''^ ^""'-'^ |,.t MUinphrey
I. D. Sailor Puritan Mandarin
■ 1 Moonlieht J.. Boehmer
nriiQ TTnn T Wnlah Mermaid
Mrs. A. RoKers
Snow Fairy
Violet Rose Elaine
And many other good varieties, lOc. each.
Rooting- cuttings, ¥I.SO por 100.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
Rundle Hon. J. Walsh
W.H. Lincoln Glorlosum
L. Canning
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock planfs of Widener, Charity. Lincoln,
L, Canning, Ada Spaulding, Boeiimer, Eda
Praas, Wanamaker, E. G. Hili. Tu.odo, etc,
is cts. oaoii; $1.20 per doz; $8. CO per iOO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 cts.
Orrlers boolted now for the leading vai-ie-
tios ot Carnations, Coleus.Chryaantliomums,
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX, SI 20 per 100; S12.50 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH OKDEIS.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR "^'NG MENTION THE FLOHIST'S
■Ej JinqsujEH "ns HWl P"^ ^'Pi^O 'HHI 'Hi3iS N 1
0^ .lapjo qiiii HSBO paas pau Jtoinb japiQ
■001 Jad -ffio OS
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00 f sjnijnja: ?soq jsmo puB iitH '9 "a
00 8 I0.I3IIUS -pBM pnn 'Ji'^'I
ozaoja 'JS^IJBd; 'bjji 'jwoag }o -JM
Oo 9 -ni^jno 'S!|00|ioa uapiof) 'siuniDBjao
00 SS ■■•' qonieano
001 'BjaBld jtqsnq 'Man ajqiiop 'SKrunjai
Long Island City, N. Y.
J. J. Peters did a remarkably good busi-
ness during the holidays, and his green-
houses at Dutch Kills were heavily drawn
upon to supply the demand. His sales o£
palms and plants were very satisfactory,
his stock being nearly cleared out. The
demand for his sheep fertilizer is now so
great that a new factory is already planned.
The old one, although greatly extended, is
already too small for the requirements.
Washington.
The market.
Large social events are taking
place fast and thick, and it is very apparent
that the people giving them are economiz-
ing in the matter of floral decorations to a
very considerable extent. No really big
orders have been given so far. There is
quite an increase in the number ot small
orders, such as basketsot flowers fordinner
tables, etc. The large and expensive cor-
sage bouquets which used to be ordered so
lavishly, have almost disappeared, even
the buttonhole bouquet Is not so much in
demand. Prices run about as follows:
Meteor. SI. 50 to $3; Perle, $1.50; Bride, $1
to $3 ; Kaiserin. $3 : La France, $1.50 to $5 ;
Beauty, $3 to $9 ; Watteville, $1.50 ; tulips,
red and yellow. 75 cents ; white and pink,
$1; violets, $1.50; carnations, 50 cents;
valley, $1 : callas, $3 ; Romans, 50 cents ;
narcissus, 75 cents ; poinsettias, $3 to $6.
Excepting roses there is a great abundance
o£ flowers ; violets and Roman hyacinths
are especially plentiful, and sell on the
streets for little more than half the price
they bring in the stores.
White HoBBe Dhiner Decorations.
The dinner at the White House
given last week to the cabinet families, was
made an occasion for very elaborate floral
work. It is said the decorations were on a
more extensive scale than on any similar
occasion. The rooms and corridors were
decorated with plants in every available
nook and cranny. The Red Room was
decked in white Chinese primulas on the
mantels and mirror rest. The window re-
cesses were Hlled with palms and ferns,
tall at the sides gradually lowering to the
middle. Asparagus was used on the chan-
deliers, A very large basket of Cattleya
Trianae flowers and maiden hair stood on a
table in the middle of the room. The Blue
Room was fixed up chiefly with Christmas
flowers (poinsettias), only the single and
double red forms were used ; the mantel
was banked with low plants in four-inch
pots in bloom, interspersed with adian
EVERY ELOmST OXTGHX XO
INSURE HIS GI-ASS AGAINST
HAIL,.
For particulars address
JOHN U. ESLER, Sec'y. Saddle River, N.J.
FOR SAI^B.
Over 1000 feet of 4 inch Cast Iron Pipe
and about 200 Greeniiouse Sashes.
For full particulars address
J. & W. I^EACH,
328 Flushing Ave,, Astoria, L. I. City, N. Y.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HBWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEN WRITIHC MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
HATCH CHICKENS BY. STEAM
^^^jiS£^ Excelsior Incubator.
ipie. Perfect, Sel/.Regu.
Champion ncubators
m WRITE FOR CATALOGUE
'^^ ''"/rNBL''sTs' Chicago. U.s.fl
If you want only tlie finest 'Mums and
Prize Winners at the low rate of S3.00
per 100, free to your liome, including as
L. N. STEIH'S SHORT LIST,
,u may need tliem. HAERISBTIRG, Pa.
11th, CALDEK and lath STREETS.
REDUCEO PRICES
For Strong Clumps of Prize Winning
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Mrs. J. G. Whilldtn
Mrs. J. N. Gerard
Mrs. B. D. Adams
L. C. Madeira
Lillian Russell
Jessica
L. Canning
C. B. Wliitnall
Louis Boehmer
Mrs. Fars'in
E.G. HILL & CO.,
RICHMOND,
MHCN WftlTlNG MENTIor
INDIANA.
RIST'S EXCHANGE
W. H. Lincoln
B. Hitzeroth
G. W. Ohilda -. -
Roalyn (Prize at CbicaKO) CulliiiBfordii
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz., $2 per 100.
Miss Kate Brown, the seosational early
white, I
ttrs. E. 1
Mrs.. J. C
W. H. Lincoln, liest lute yello
G. W. Cliilds, beet" crimson.
25 Cts. per 13; S1.50 per 100.
Mrs. Tj. C. Madeira, solid Golden Ball.
Kutli, iQcurrved white, very beautiful.
Begonia Metalllca, strong, 4 and 5 inch
pots. 13 to 15 cents each.
Shipped by express at special florists' viiU
Packed light and strong.
Caal;
each ordi
satisfactory reference must a
II be paid them.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
turns, Roman hyacinths and fringed with
a deep i urtain of Asparagus plumosus. The
Green Room was the prettiest of the suite.
The mantel was arranged with Cattleya
flowers and Farleyense fern ; at the win-
dows were groups ol rhapis and arecas bor-
dered with variegated poa grass and cycla-
mens in full flower, those harmonizing in
color with the cattleyas only being used.
The east room never looked more handsome.
This was arranged by G. H. Brown and
a large squad of assistants. The plants used
were of the very flnest crotons, marantas,
diffenbachias, and such like. These plants,
as a rule, stand only two such decorations,
and they are past. Tbe floor of the room
had threecirjular groups very gracefully
arranged ; the large number of spaces
around the sides were arranged in half cir-
cles; the mantels are of enormous size and
take an immense number of flowers to
cover them. Roses, carnations and Easter
lilies were the flowers used.
The dinner table was shaped after the
form ot a Roman I ; covers were laid for 40
guests. The shape gave an excellent op-
portunity for fine floral work, of which
Mr. Pflster knows well how to take advan-
tage. The flowers used were almost solely
Cypripedium insigne. The flower work
was ordered to harmonize with the new
china, which is richly designed in white
and gold. The oypripeds matched it to a
dot. Over 500 blooms of this popular or-
chid were used in the made up pieces;
which were all flat yet very graceful.
Three large plants were placed at either
end in low silver dishes ; next came too
mounds of Farleyense and slippers, out of
the centers of which rose exquisitely color-
ered specimens of the variegated pine
apple. The center-piece was an oblong-
shaped mound, five feet long and two-and-
a-half broad, of various species of maiden-
hair, large leaved kinds, such as cardio-
chleena, Santa Cathariuae and Peruviana,
intermingled with the oharmine gracilli-
mum ; over all flowers of oypripediums
were thickly studded. The mantels of the
dining-room were arranged with the same
flowers, except the one in the center,
which was of double poinsettias. The cor-
sage bouquets were made of insigne hy-
brids. G. W. Olivek.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Extra fine collection of
VERBENAS
NOW READY.
Rooted Cuttings, ?i.oo per loo ; $7.00
per 1000.
If you are in need of Carnations write
to us for prices. We grow all the best
varieties. Blooms and Rooted Cuttings
at any time.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.
BELLEVILLE, N.J.
WUEN WBITINa MEWTIOM THE FLOBIST'S EYCHftWCF
IMPORTED ♦ t>ACpC
BUDDED ♦ tVUOlVO.
We offer an extra fine stock of the
following choice varieties, in strong 3
year old plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
Alfred Colomb M. Gabriel Lnlzet
Anna de Diesbacli ma^na Charta
Baron de Eonstettin Merveille de I.yon
Baron Kothschild Mons. Boncenne
Blanche Moreau Paul Nevron
ComtesB de Mnran- p^.._^^^ ^J ^„^^„
Duklfof Bdinbnrgb (Jneen of Queens
Earl of Dnfferin Rugosa
Fisher Holmes " Alba
Gen. Jacqueminot Sweet Briar
Glorie de Margottin White Baroness
I,a France William Lobb
Mabel Morrison Blrich Brunner
Mad. Chas. Wood Xavier Olibe
$2 a doz.; $12 a 100; $110 a 1000.
Alfred K. Williams
Boule de Neige
Capt. Christy
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 por 100.
Cloth of Gold W. A. Biohardson
Gloire de Dijon Waltham Climber,
Lamarque .^t_ ..
Beine Marie Hen:
ette
Solfaterre
$3.00 per dozen.
HENRY A. DREER,
714 Chestnut St, - PHIUDELPHI4, Pi.
Duchess of Albany
Persian Yellow
Souv. de Malmaisor
The Klorist's Exchange
113
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HOBTIGULTURIL IRCNITECTS INO BUILDERS.
Steam anil not Water neatliij; Engineers.
Plans and Estimates furaished on application.
GR[[IIIIOyS[ HflTllli; IND HNTILITIIIII
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
^4 "-A^ nofTwr |/'-'f>iiiinmiMvinnr<r>ir»Eiiii
FRONT VIEW OF A POHTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD S FAIR
Mention paper , Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue ,
LORD & BURNHAIVI CO,
IrvlngtOH' on -Hudson, N> Y.
[IilicIiing^.^G
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
0
1>' FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising- Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
c- . .. :, erected complete
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to opspate, ana by far the
l)0»t iiiitcliine In the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator uitllyou have seen my illustrated descriptive
eircular, which will he sent yon free, elvlng prices,
■>'" Also Champion Soil Pulverizer anj
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile'
■ Mention paper. or Slate Tops.
SEXP 4C. POSTAGE FOR II,I,rSTR.*.XED CATALOGUE.
Siifter. Address
Bos 114.. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
MENTfCIV ■»"& «iOB S*'ft rxCW*NGP
SCOLLAY'S
I XMPItOTBIt
I PUTTY BULB.
I For Glazing Sash, Etc.
^t —ALSO THK—
I Patent Plant Sprinkler
For sale by your Seedsman
or sent, poBt-paid for$l GO.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BR.OOK£.YI«, N. y.
Stamp for Catalogue.
KBCJEIVED
AM,
BESX
AWARDS
LAST
FOUR
TBARS.
Opens sash
same height
,i,.,„ , ,. at far end.
Jlie only maclime in compefiliou recelrinff a
Certificate of Merit at the St. Louis Convention
CataiOiiues Free.
E. HIPPARD, Voungstown, Ohio.
LOCKLAND
LUMBER
CO.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
$10,000 worth in stock, which we wish to dispose
•lays. 2.1 per
cent, off list will befi
2 Inch pots, per 1000, $3.25
7 inch Dots, per 100, 1 1.60
I ,'. \' soo
?n '-SO
!9 lO.OU
!.! '.. " 1S-"II
" " ■' iO.On
76.0g
10 " •• :::: 118 1 "^'^ " " ""
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
Fort Edward, N. Y. Dec. 12, 1893.
AtTGUST ROLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. i!4th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
■r
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Bates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York
GLASS!
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS^
agement o£ William Dopffel anci Conrad Breitschwerth. The busi'nesslvm b^ rnn^S^fJ.l'''^ J'""-
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring- you of ou? intentfon tn it?,? ■ / Tv '^
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patrlna|e fa the benlf thS 4t J./r,^„"^ tnrthev
what IS needed at a price and in a manner /atisfactorvtn all sr„.if^^^^^ '^^? supply just
know you will giVe us an o7der7 satistactory to all. Send for price I'^'^nd^f ample_s_and
Mention paper..
SJMJjISE ronEBy CO. omce, 403 Nerlk Sallna St., Syracust, N,
(^\0'^
xG^EFN HuUSE
CIsar p^ FTcr Cypress
No Putty
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "'' "^'aJl'i^ip^'lf*'"*'
WAREHOUSES {IS^i^^^t'i^lilfi^^^f^l^^^fi.^^UfTl''}'^' ""■ ^•
PCOUH..D
MATERIAL FOR
GREENHOUSES.
Send for Circulars and Testimonials.
Address I^OCKLAND, OHIO.
e, o. BOX 1190.
roUNBEB 1860.
THE RB£D GLASS COMPANY,'
65 Warren Street & 46, 48 & 60 College Place,
One Block from 6th and 9th Ave. Elevated Stalions, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS C
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds,
Guaranteed. Sstimates and Correspondence
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT BEDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
AT LOWEST RATES.
63 South 5th Avenue,
let. Houston and Bleecker Sts.,
NEW YORK.
LMiimiSUOII,
89 Liberty S'reet,
bet. Broadway and Church St.,
NEW YORK.
\ Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity, t
\ nTSTTTTni THE RIGHT KIND OF BOILER \
INCORPORATED,
Morticiiltural ircbitects and Hot-water Engineers,
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
H/HEN WRITING MENTION I
R0Y4L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
T ;S UTICA, N.Y.
For a Greenhouse.
V* ' ■v«
114
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOfe.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. AL,LE>,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. g4th St., New York.
Orders bT mall or telegrapi S""P*l^sf'«°*""'
A to. Telephone Call, 1005 IBtn Ht.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOUSUt FLORIST,
940 Broadway, New York.
. Estoblisliea 1887. .
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
...WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YORK. ^-
Out ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■WHOLBBAI-E DEALEE IN
FLOWERS,
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
12 West anOi street,
One dear west of B'way. NEW YORK.
MLEPHOSE DAI,!., 932 18TH BT.
C. E. BRADSHAW,
llolesale and Commission Florist,
No. 760 Sixth Avenue,
Bet. 42d and ISd Sts., NEW YORK. |
American Beauties, Carnations
Smilax Specialties.
I' BURNS & RAYNOR, :|
^ Wholesale Florists'J
WEST 28tli STREET, j |
^ NEW YORK. f I
I We lead in American Beauty ,| |
1 Meteor and Bridesmaid. j; |
Vi/M. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Aye.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist, I
lis W. 30th St., New York.
Telephone Call. 1307 38th St.
»1I MndB or Koses, Violets and Camatlons i
I .- specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
HOFFMANN & BRENNER,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
47 West 34th St., NEW YORK.
American Beauty, La France,
White and Blue Violets,
Specialties.
E»"WAK.» C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, Wermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLOR/STS\
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Bet. Cth At»> u& Bioadva?. NEW YORK.
Roses— American Beauty
Bennett, Ousin
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany...
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mad. C. Testout
Mad.Hoste
Meteor
PapaGontier
Perle, NiphetoB
8ouv.de Wootton..
UMch Bnmner...
Watteville...,
iDIANTDMB
AlYBSOM
Abpaeagus
A8TEE3
BOUVABDIA
Callab
Oabnations— long . .
Daihieb
Fkeesia
Hbuothope
hollthoces
Syaoikthb
LnjuM Haeeibh
Lilt of the Valley
MiaSONBTTB
Naboibsub
Panbieb
P0IN8ETT1A9
Smilax
SpiafflA
Stevla
Tttlips —
Violets
...to 5fi.(
...to ..
.60 to l.(
i.OO to 8 (
.60 to 1 (
eoioo to ih'.'ob 56.00 to 75.00
2.00 to 3 I
10.00 to 12.1
1.00 to l.i
.60 to .'
.... to 1 I
l.OC to 1.
.... to 1.60
10.00 to 15.00
2.00 to -.;-
1.00 to 1 50
.... to 1.00
.... to 2 00
.... to l.On
i.OO to 10.00 10
2.00 to 4.00
00 3.00 to 6.0U
ESTABLISHED 1878.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer In
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., Xew York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
Sa West 30th Street, New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
t.UO 2.00 lo 3. CO
1.00 3 00 to 4
. to 1
li 00 12.00 to 20.00 12. SO to 16.00
... to .... .... I
.... to 1.00 .... I
.... to .... 1.00 I
.20 to 1.60|
1.00 to 1.60
8.00 lo 12 00
2.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 1.2i>
26.00 to .60
.... to ....
1.00 to 3.00
10.0" to 16.00
2.00 to 5.00
1.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 4.00
... to 1.00
10. no to 2'.U0
10,00 to 18.00
.... to
1.00 to 1.60
3.00 to 4.00
.26 to l.O'l
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST SOtU ST.,
NEW YORK.
';'arletwhtShls°U?e"Bu°b?e1=t'toluS«^
FOB OIHBS COMMISSION DHALUJtS SX:iS IfBXT PAGB
WM. J. BAKER,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
U32 So. Fenn S4iuu«>
PHILADBLPill*.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
ANB FLORISTS' SUPPI-IES.
Ordois by mail, telephone, eipress or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Teiepione 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
mmm k mmsm florists,
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS -wanting good stock, well
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake i£ they place their orders
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
^'^LOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.
, WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
S Beaoon St., Boston, Mua.
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPINO
" choice Roses and other Flowers, carefully
packed, to all point, in Western and Middle
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPftNY,
Wholesale -Gut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIAIiXy.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
The Fi^orist's Exchange.
Cut . Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
115
METS,
BRI
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS
< MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
sosnaniiTUBUi Ancnoiniiis.
JOBBER
FLORI
SUPPLIES.
ilOEISTS'
VASES.
W. £I.I<ISOX,
WholB^lB • Cnt • FloWei'^j
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1402 PPTE ST., ST. LOUIS. MO.
[C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
' Wholesale ♦ Florist,
1122PINEST.,ST. LOUIS,MO.
* COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIkmc i
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiHSlon Dealers In
Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAX'I. B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
♦SB Waahlnglon St., Buffalo, N.Y.
FOECINe BCLBS, FIOBISTS" SUPPLIES,
lONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGBAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &o., on applioition.
J". Hi. i>iijijiOKr,
Bloomsbarsr, Pa.
aaowxB OF ohozob
RosBs, Carnations, lilies, Smilai,
U.OJ). TelphoneconneoUon. Send tor prices.
Books Received.
Sugar Maples and Maples in Wintee
Wm Trelease. A worls; of 18 pages, re-
printed m advance from the Fifth Annual
Keport of the Missouri Botanical Garden,
With 16 plates illustrative of the context
Pittsburg.
Mr. E. C. Reineman has changed his ad-
dress from 39 5th ave.. this city, to 305
Lowry St., Allegheny City, Pa., to which
place all catalogues and communications
should in future be sent.
Philadelphia.
Growers.
Hugh Graham & Son have now on
their estate at Logan Station, with the
range of houses erected during the past
Summer, 100,000 square feet of glass, nearly
the whole of which is utilized for their
retail business. A run through with Mr.
Victor Groschens, their able foreman,
showed by the appearance of the decora-
tive stock that decorations with this firm
are as large and numerous as in previous
seasons. There were also observed a fine
stock of large palms, many of rare
species, big, old azaleas, now covered
with bloom, some grand plants of
Acacia pubescens ; and, by the way, I
noticed a batch of small plants of
this beautiful variety, the first I have yet
seen in this country and wliich is very
rarely seen abroad. A house of palms,
with the beautiful and ornamental trailer
Cissus discolor, was noticed, running the
whole length of the house. This latter is
found to be most useful for decorative pur-
poses ; it does not wilt for quite a while
and, owing to its heightened colorings, has
a handsome and rich effect among green-
ery. Some immense specimens of azaleas,
newly Imported, attracted my attention
They were perfect in symmetry and crowded
with bud. Plants of Aucuba Japonica,
laden with berries, the brilliant color of
which, together with the mottled variega-
tion of the foliage, makes a pretty plant
were also seen.
Speaking of roses, of which there are
several houses, each 350x25 feet, Mr.
Groschens says Meteor is king ; Pierre
Guillot, though very fine, does not sell :
the same with Perle and Cusin ; fickle
fancy demands reds this Winter, such as
Ulrich Brnnner, for instance. Magna
Charta and others of similar shade go very
slowly. In carnations the varieties chiefly
°rown are Portia, Daybreak, Edna Craig,
-jamborn, Lizzie McGowau and Hinze's
White, the latter variety being of such
deep cream, heavily suffused with pink, as
to deceive one who has known it for sev-
eral years.
Personals.
Mr. Jas Rae, of 17th and Master
sts , was seriously injured by being thrown
from his wagon on the 5th inst., necessitat-
ing his removal to the hospital.
Professor A. C. Bareows, of the Iowa
State Agricultural College, is sojourning
with us, taking in the chief growers' estab-
lishments. Mr. Barrows is much inter-
ested in floriculture, and predicts a bright
future for the tuberous begonia, especially
if it can be saccessfuUy grown out-of-
doors.
Isaac Kennedy, formerly manager for
Eobt. Scott & Son, and latterly of the firm
of Campbell & Kennedy, this city, has ac-
cepted a position as foreman to John Bur-
ton, Chestnut Hill. Mr. Kennedy is a
wholesonled fellow, and has the best
wishes of his friends in his new appoint-
ment, w. M.
Chicago.
Trade since New Year's has kept up
fairly well. Prices, however, took a de-
cided drop the latter part of last week.
Stock is good and jjlentiful; carnations and
violets are coming in more freely. Smilax
is still slow sale, as it has been all Winter.
John Fostee, of Evanston, has leased
his greenhouses to the Columbian Floral
Co. The company consists of a gentleman
and three sons named Hunt.
Samuel Sohueenind has opened a store
at 31 E. Monroe st.
Joseph Ceaig, who has lately been run-
ning a store ou Wabash ave., north of
Monroe, has failed. He seems lately to
have had hard luck ; at one time he was
doing a good business.
Three safe blowers attempted to blow
open the safe of Messrs. Corbrey & McKel-
lar, in the Exchange, on Thursday evening
last, at about 8 o'clock. They made an
early start with the evident intention of
going through all the safes in the building.
Mr. McKellar had been working later than
usual and went out for lunch ; on passing
the building again on his return his suspi-
cions were aroused that all was not right ;
he notified the police and with their assist-
ance surprised the burglars at their work
and captured the trio. T. P. K.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
I^Bstimates furnished on application for land
(.development and improvement in any stvle
1 desired. Address care Florists' Exchange
I70 FULTON STREET, N, Y.
CHAS.^ F. EVANS.
Wholesale
Station F, Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell's Parlor Brand of
WILDSiVULAX. See descriptive
advertisement this issue.
CUT SMILAX
AND
ROSE PLANTS.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
Satisfactory prices on application.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
ORDERS BY MJIIL OR TELEGeHPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-goin^ Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
A1.EXANDEB McCONNEI,!,, Florist,
546 Fifth Avenue, . New York.
Extra fino long siringa.
Srs.OO pel- 100. Cash or C. O. D.
Also Roses, Violets and Carnations.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkvllle, N. Y.
ST. CHARLES, ILL.
Judging from the number of inquiries
and orders we receive from our advertise-
ment, tlie FLORIST'S EXCHANGE must
liave a wide circulation. We liave re-
ceived orders from New Brunswictc,
Oregon and other distant localities.
S. W. PIKE & CO.
"GOOD MORNING"
Want any . . .
SMILAX
. . . To=Day?
Don't forget that you can
get any quantity of the
very best quality from
KOFFMAN. THE SMlLAX KINS,
located at Walden, N. Y.
from where
HE PAYS THE EXPRESS.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
NO INCREASE IN PRICE ON ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY TRADE.
CUT SXRINGS, 8 to 12 feet long^ 50 cents eacli.
^^^_^ In targe or Small Quantities all the year round.
• CUT FLOWERS direct from grower.
i Valley, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Miantum. Trial order solicited. Write for prices.
Stock plants of CHRTSANTHEMUMS, 120 leading varieties. Send for list and I
5 prices. Strong 2 yr. ASPARAGUS roots, Conover's Colossal and Palmetto. •
^i^--l-£.°!" ■*■' ^' I*IERSON, CROMWELIy, CONN. •
***———*••••••••••— —••••••••■•■••■•••••••>»«»8
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS,
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUI^TIVATION OF THB ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. a. hunt, Xerre Haute, Ind.
TOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (600 libs, la bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— Improved, very strong,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, ?.2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention paper.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
116
XHE KLORIST'S Kxchanob
No Chromos or Poetry,! H Y D R A N G E AS
variety, for the retailer.
ButKOodpl;
Write for prices on what you need.
RUSSIAN VIOLETS. <5EM,/lV|RfEW AND
ACHILLEA, «h6 Pearl, OUR SPECIALTIES.
A. & C. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N. J.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
Seedsman, lOS ANGELES, CAI..
ATTENTION.
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
S:^^Xf B^^^^e^^l^'SSll'^^S^o .00. .or East.
Send for my prices. , .
CANJ^AS, free blooming Tanetiea,
Argyle Park, 111.
Fair Collection of
bloom for Easter.
Large sized Palms and Vincss.
JOHN C. URE,
S EXCHANGE
$35 00 per 1000
40 00 "
50 00 "
In great variety. Prices very low.
Send for list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey ^City, N. J.
PALMS, DRAC/ENAS
And other decorative plants at panic prices.
If you want good and cheap plants send for my
New Autumn Wholesale Price List,
Then send in your orders and get a bargain in
'■'^■"" W.J. HESSER.
Prop. Palm Gardens. PlattsmOUth, Neb.
CYCAD ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA
Very heavy mull plants, S2.00 per 100 ; $18X0
per 1000; ?50.00 per 6000. Very large plants,
price on application.
«Dinpl7 LILIES (HvmenocallisCarribpeum,)
^•^bulbs 5 to 8 inof,'oirc., $3.00 per 100; $10 00
per 1000 ; $90.00 per 10,000. W rite for prftes
on anything you want to
SOAR BROS., Lemon City, Dade Co Fla.
IILIUK AURATTJM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case
L7 to 9 " 150
Just arrived. j 9 to 11 " 120 " 7 50 per 100
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, mixed ' ™ .i'*'\,
BEGONIA hybr. gigantea, (8 colors) *
GLOXINIA liybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) '
F. W. 0. SeHMITZ & eo., 60 Barclay Sheet, New York.
iBiifriiiirsTnsei
PIRST-With DECORATIVE PLANTS of all kind.
SECOND-With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES. $1.50-$a.OO a pair,
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS.
FOURTH— With fresh DRACaiNA CANES.
409 St;lx-A.v«., aSTe^w ^Torls..
They Are Scarce.
COCOS W^EDDELIANA,
3 INCH POTS, $3.00 PtR DOZEN.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS, - - - MD,
THESE ARE NOT BABIES!
MY SABAL PALMETTO LEAVES are
from 2i to 3 ft. in width and length ; stems
8 to 4 ft.; they weigh from 2 io 3 lbs. each.
Price, packed in cases, f .o.b. here. $2.50 per
100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
Write for price list of other decorative goods.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
for X3.A.S5^ITXSXC..
HBADQUAKTERS FOR
GiLiFORmi puipts wmi
And CALLA LILY BULBS. Surplus atoct|
of Yellow Globe and Flat Uanvers ONIOM
SEED, SMILAX, COB^A, Etc. CoUectorB
of and Dealers in all kinds of Paciflc Coast Seed*
Pritchardin, Plirenix and other PALM heeds
Inlareeorsmalllotsatlowrates. AUSTliALIAN
and JAPANESE Seeds of all kinds, collected by
OUT own agents and supplied fresh as soon as re-
ceived. Write for quotations to Seed Dept.,
GERMAIN FRUIT CO., Los Angeles, CaU
M r>ii\
fEi^SDORFER&CO,
^0. 4th St., Phlla., Pa.
.jrs, Iiealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS" SUPPLIES,
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
WHEW WHrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHaWGE
We are carrying this season an immense stock of well f«:°i*«« 4/„«'!'llXlfe£
f orcp^Thellan^^ a^e in fhe best p^ssiW^^^^
To mich better SowwMli theTuds'Le rtmin^n almost dormant condition.
„ „ , . Per dozen. Per 100.
we Offer plants ^^ ^^ .^^^^^ .^ ^.^^^^^^. ^gg oO
■lA »' 10 *' " 6 00 40 uu
II "1^5 " ;: • 3roS ™""
-IQ " OO '* '* oO UU
All the above are well set with buds and comprise the best market kinds, we especi-
ally recoiSmeSd the 13 to 15 inch plants as being of exceptionally good value.
PHILA., PA.
HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chesfnut St.,
PARLBYBNSB.
We offer fine fronds of this Quoon of
Ferns, at $10.00 per 100. Plants
from 60 cts. to $5.C0.
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft tlO »»
8 00
6 00
3 60
2 00
LATANIA BORBONICA.
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
Tellow ImmorteUes $2.25 per dozen.
Colored " 2.75
application.
are unsurpassed and very low in price. I will make any Metal
Design to order and guarantee satisfaction.
Bouquet Papers, Moss, Tin Foil, Pampas, Doves,
Sheaves.'Etc.,' Etc., at lowest prices.
A. HERRMANN, ^iS.'^^TrZi'^^eSl^^ ^ES'bTsIv supplies.
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
Good large flowers 75 cts. per pound.
Second size 45 cts.
Case price c
My Metal Designs
Also Moss Wreaths, Immortelle Wreathi
SURPLUS
To NURSERYMEN and DEALERS Only
Apples, of
ne sorts. 3-i and up
iSwarf Apples, 3 years. 1-cl
Keiffer Pear, 3-4 and up.. . .
Plums, 2 years, 3-4 and up.
'■ Simont. 2 years, 3-4 and up,
" 2 years, light grade. 4 to 5 feet.
Quince, Meech Proliflc. 2 year budi
Aprleota. 2 years. 4 to 6 feet,
' 2 years. 3 1-2 to 5 feet,
vy....cv-vJ, 2years. No. I. -....-
Gooseberry. DowuiDg, 2 years. 5'°-.l
Currants, 2 years. No. I.
Gooseberry. Dowuinr
Oak Leaf Mountain J
English Beech. 7 to 9
Purple-Leaf Beech, 4
3 5 feet
,. 10 feet
Dogwood "White Flowering,
Catalp
Dogwo
Horse Chestnu
Sp. Callosa Rosea, Snowberry Red and Wh:
Tamarix, Weigei=- ' — ^""■' ■^ *- ^ *--»
Hydrangea P. G "
■.Leaf. 3 feet..
Dwarf Fine. 2 feet
Hemlock Spruce, 12 to 15 iu
1000 Everywhere, of my Agent's
free. Almost imperishaMe.
Samples
Phoenix Recllnata. 7 in. pots, SJ f t 3 Ou
Asparagus Plumosus, 5 in. busheB o 60
Pandanu? VoHchll, 8 in. pota. 4 ft 6 00
li^ "'.'.'. -'.'.'-'.'.[ 1 00
. pots, IJ high by
English Larch. 8 to 10 feet
English Linden. 9 feet
''' " 10 feet....
Silver Maples. 8 to 9 feet
lOfeet 20
Norway Maples, 8 to 10 feet.
Sycamore Maples, 10 feet
Altheas Double Assorted. 3 and 1 years
Deutzia Crenata, Dtz, Pride of Ilochester. Red
will be paid for the best \
A CASH PRIZE OF $10.00 ^st of uses for
KELSEI'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEATES,
preferably with a drawing. Open to every flo^rist in
America. A SECOND PKCZE of $5.00 cash will be
paid for the second best list.
other tban that 6 cents in stamps be
NO REQUIREMENT gent for free samples. I would sug-
-hat is better, however, that 50 cents be sent for 200
7 J^, , Sl.OO for 500 post paid, or $5.00 (half price) for
^ imple lot of 5,000 by express ; you can thea work
^ designs.
nabalts, 3 to4feet..
10
V.'. 5
...20
Norway Spruce, 12 t
" "^ -r Field wiu.Y
, Magna Cba
Roses, Strong Fie
hes transplanted..
les, transplanted i
Plants, John Hopper.
planted..
John Hoi
. Red Moss, Princess
Multiflora. Best Red ciiraber 2
FLEMER & FELMLY, - Rosel/e, N. J.
« THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
jljIAUY FLORISTS T' ;^_^>EPER
/if THEM TO IVY. J^^ire new,
TJNIOTJB and RT /*»^ liOLOBED.
10,000" leaves wil «■ ^ Jt successful
competitor by expi-o. epaid, in place
of cash prize, it so desired, or $5.00 cash
26,000 leaves.
It you are already a user of my Ever-
greens it will not be necessary to send
for samples. ALL LISTS should be In
by February SOth. (No stamps need be sent for free
samples unless you compete.)
Address,
HARLAN P. KELSEY,
Linville. N. C.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Cut Adlan»um Cunoa»um, fine fronds, $1.00 a 100
Cut Asparagus Plumosus. 8 ft. strings, 60 cts.,
76cts. and $1.00.
All measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
jD elegant.
* CHEAP,
* QUICK.
CALDWELL'S PJRLOR BRAND
OF SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX
Is guaranteed to contain none but perfect
sprays, bright, fresh and very carefully ■
selected with an eye to beauty. Perfectly U
clean, no trash or leaves to litter the
floor, a very important point in Parlor
Decorations and one that all decorators
will appreciate. Put up in very light boxe»
containing 50 running yards, or will
cover a surface containing 300 square
feet. Cheaper, cleaner and as beautiful
as any other green offered. Weight, per
box, 20 pounds. The Parlor Brand can
be purchased only direct of
CALDWELL, The Woodsman
EVERGREEN, ALA.
Price, $3.00 per box. Cash with order.
TRY IT THIS MONTH.
WHEN WHrXING MEHTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Highlands Nursery.
BETHEUEM, PA.
We could in no way do without the Exohahgk,
might as well do without dinner. Itis always a
welcome visitor, and its columns are scanned from
first paee to the last— advertisements and all— It is a
great institution. JACOB A. FRIES.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN ORNRRA,
VOL. YI, No 8.
NEW YORK, JANUARY 20, 1894.
PITCHER
& MANDA.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
^*^SUPERB NOVELTIES FOR 1894.^*-
»n'fhp™V,t'= *>?'?1'** •^'5°°^- .(Midseason.) This is the most striking novelty in Chrys-
^?™h^^? which has appeared in late years, and as an innovation can only be com-
nf crt t ^""t ^'Pl^s'i^ Hardy; fine habit, free grower and stout stem, flowers very la?ge
of great substance and lasting qualities, centre petals canary yellow, outer five or sfx roll
ol: pure white. Awarded four first prizes and certificates of merit.
Toronto. '"Pitcher & Manda,' a duo-colored flower, deep yellow centre white ediro
^rA?."! °r °^ °'f 1®°^ ' '^'i'' ^ '?^'° aroundit, undoubtedl^ The S^Suy of tie year ^1
FlonsU jLxchange. Also see description in Florists' Exchange, Nov. 4th, page 954.
w^t^ Yorlc. " ' Pitcher & Manda,' the parti-colored variety described in our notes two
re'ftieT_XSfJ,f >/^4;f "^'^^^ ^'=^«'^=^'« °^ »-■'• -^"^ - °- Of '>^« mosrit^rl^i^^
Boston. " It is the most distinct break seen here in several y&3.TS.:'— American Florist.
^TricIn^Florl?.''^'"'"'^'^ ""^ °^ ""^ ^^=' ^""^ '"°"' "^"^^l introductions of late years."J
foufi? Uref^nf wf^'5'' ^%^- (L^t^O Japanese incurved, silvery pink, with good
sSoT- iwl^d^d'^cenSc^tes'^^f SM^rrfaf aS t'oToSo*"^^ '=^'"^^' ^ ''^^^'^^^^ ^^"l--
=f^.?''fl*''^ ^°'^' <^9^*^ (Midseason.) Habit excellent, foliage thick dark green stem
f^^Z!i.^f^^-^.^tn^^^i^ gisTor ---'"• « dfel^Tr'rte^
reverse silvery pink, perfectly incurved. First-class certificate? Montreal ^^ '
thfd'"e%'^st'^enow"'"''" ^^'"^ ^'^'=^"^°' '^^'^"' ^^^'y- ^^^ l"g« ^°<i «fle- flower, of
inJurvid-frautif^fslJv'e^^p'fel ^''^^^ '^^'^'*' ='-' ='«"' medium sUed flower, perfectly
One Dollar Per Year.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
.... QUALITY GUARANTEED
BERLIN, for early forcing, per 1000, $9.00 ; case of 2500 pips, |30.00.
HAMBURG, for late forcing, " $9.00; " " fgo 00
GLOXINIAS
High Grade Mixture of 1 2 best sorts,
118.00 per 100; 1160.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED — .
Single White, Pink, Scarlet, Yellow, or
mixed colors, ^6.00 per 1 00; $bQ per 1 000.
Geo. Schlegel (09).
Mrs. Cbas. Ijanier (3).
Mrs. E. O. "Wolcott (975).
Mrs. Geo. J. Magee (140).
Robert M. Grey (433).
Mrs. J. H. Starin (320).
Georgieune Bramball (760).
Mrs. James B. Crane (194).
Mrs. H. McK. Xwombly (315).
Mrs. Howard Rinek (120).
Miss Florence Pullman (360).
Mrs. Geo. H. Morgan (530).
Charlotte (165).
Mrs. Florence P. Langbam (220).
John M. Kupfer (230).
PRICES: --acb; ,3^0pe^r i.,^3,^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^
pricI,\^nTw=SfgLt'L*t's^to°^ut';S=rcts%^^°^'^'^ '^^ °"^^^ ^°-- -* their 'advertised
SEND FOR OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST FOR 1894
Of FLORISTS' FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS BULBS
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES if you have not received one!
K. E. McAllister,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT,
22 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.
3 MEHTIOK THE FLORIST'S exCHANGE
SEEDS
oi- i^^»*"°"''"''.°P ^*'' *'"' '"■^*'" "' ""■- collection, including the best novelties
PIXCHEB 1 MaZ* ''°''.*^^°/'"' '"•'^'"^^ »"•' ^^'^'^ °^«- grand noveltes
riicaiLB & MANDA and MRS. GEO. WEST. """cs,
Pres^. R. Smith, Mrs. P. L. Ames, Ed. Hatch, Mrs. E. W. Clark Mi«.
f;r' «°*""'''^'"- ^'''*^'" H"»°«^«I'. W. H Lincoln, W. J. Pa mer Mrs W
Trelease, Bessie Cummings, The Queen, Golden Gate Mrs A Ha7^ b 'i
Fascination, H.E.Widener,Flora^i,,,s;crefa"yF:rsorP;f^^^^^^^^^
Pres AuT""'' ^''^^^^^y- E'°"« 1« I^yon. EdaPrass Harry Balsley Vic"'
Bearit^ kT^""'- ^""t^^' »««'*"'=«• Bnrnham Squier, Golden Wedding! slack
^ w^.? ''^'"*^' ^"^^"^ ^f^'c'- Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs Maria SnfnT.^
CasTle h1 '' ^^''^' «™P^'-- J-dgeHoitt. Mrs. Baya7d Cutt^g" LpS
Castle, Harry May, Dr. Jules Cullendrear, Mrs. A. J. Drexel Tu O M^^t
Dr. Covert, Comrade, H. I.. Sunderbrucb, Mr. Hicks Arnold pforen^eDav"'
W. G. Newut, Alcazar, Mrs. Robert Craig. lorence Davis,
bappT\o"quJte'pri*s on^'n/qnantity"' "^"^"^= °°* enumerated above and will be
United States JVurseries, Short Hills, N. T
'HENWRITINGMENTIONTHEFLORISTS-EXCHANGE ** '
OUR SPECIALTY.
CItoicest Strains for Florists' use.
Our New 1894 Trade List is issued.
Apply for a copy should you have failed
to receive one.
We Allow 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash.
Immortelles.
Golden Yellow, natural, first quality, at$3.00
per dozen.
White, Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink
and other colors at |3.75 per dozen.
Speciar Quotations given for Original Cases.
Hartford Trailing Fern, paper pressed, in papers of one dozen, nice
strings with fruitage, at $3.00 the dozen papers.
Maidenhair Fern, paper pressed, at $3.50 the dozen papers
Order now, stating your wants, and leave seleotirn to us ^
Cycas Leaves, uatmai prepared, Cape Flowers, Milkweed Balls.
S." hef an^d^l^^i?;-'^*'* S**''",^'-^' P'^"* stands. Metal Fern
of intl f <-f'^''A"'^''^ Bowls, in great variety, and many other items
of interest quoted m Our Whoresaie Supply List, mailed free.
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Addre,, Letters to Station E. m « t9S W. 24th Street, He^ York.
' WHEN WRITING MENTION
E FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
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The Florist's Exchange.
I ILIUM AURATUIVI.
We have just received from Japan an extra fine lot of Auvaturas, whioli we
are offering at the following price per 100, Large, $5.50; small, $4.00.
3000 Jonquils, Campernelle and Single Tulips, 25 cts. per 100.
1000 Narcissus, Chinese, $4.00 "
SWEET PEAS FOR FORCING.
H. BBAVLIEU,
Sealer in all sorts of FRKSH SEED,
Comutission importatioD.
Address WOOOHAVEN, NEW YORK.
Also,
per lb
Blanche Perry 10.75
Pure VThlte 1-50
Painted lady 0,
Mrs. Sankey, finest white $3.00
Blnsliing Bride 100
Splendor, brilliant scarlet 1.00
Invincible, scarlet 75 cts. per lb,
IF ORDERED BY MAIL ADD 8 CENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
N/VIS/I. ^L_
ESTABLISHED (845.
NEW YORK.
SIATEEX PEiLS
FOR FLORISTS.
Per lb.
AL,BA MAGNIFICA, pure white «1.35
MRS. SANKEY, largest white, 1.75
NELLIE JANES, true stock 1.00
.'• — ^ BI,ANCHE EEUKY 65
1 SPLENDI»U 76
( WHITE MIXED 1.00
I CARDINAL, scarlet "5
APPLE BLOSSOM, S5
_^f^; We are headquarters for C ANN AS.
^^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,
i' NEW YORK, 26 Barclay St. Box 688, CHICAGO.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
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FLOWER SEEDSI
FOR FLORISTS' J
New crop seeds arriving: daily. If yoxi ♦
have not received our List, write for it. J
PEARL TUBEROSE BULBS, strictly first class ♦
bulbs, ready for delivery now, per looo ^
.$9.00. ♦
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, single separate colors, X
per 100, $8.00. ♦
GLOXINIAS, per 100, $10.00. X
E. H. HUIVX, ♦
79 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILI,. f
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DREER'S MAMMOTH VERBENA SEED.
New Crop Now Ready.
CHOICEST MIXED VARIETIES IN THE BRIGHTEST COLORS.
Per Trade pkt.. 25c.; L^ oz., 76c.; per ex., $2.00.
Seedlinp: Verbena Plants are now preferred by the leadingflorisls
to catting plants, because of tlieir vigor and freedom from rus
Tlie strain we offer is selected with especial reference to brig!
and salable colors.
COBEA SCANDENS per ounce, BOcts.
SMILAX SEED, $5.00 per pound SOcts.
CENTAUREA CANDIDI5SIMA. . . per lOOO seeds, 40cts.
GYMNOCARPA per ounce, BOcts.
Our XXX Pearl *
* TUBEROSES.
szir^T^l. H. G. FAUST & CO.,
1300 ACRES. 64 & 66 N. Front St., Philadelphia.
WHEN WRITING MFNTION--HC S1.0H«FT'* l?y^»-i C
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kee. Cable Address : DeForest PMla.
Price lists on application.
MENTION THE FLOR'ST'S EXCHANGE
TO THE TRADE.
Send us a list of what you need
in :^ XT Ij 33 SS . We
can save you money.
A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
Zirngiebel Seeds for florists.
QUALITY WARRANTED.
Giant Market and Giant Fancy Pansics.
Extra Early and Late Asters.
Extra Early Wlilte Stock.
In irade packages at ONE DOLLAR each.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Nwdliom, Mass.
SEND for Catalogue of
JAPAN Bulbs, Seeds and
Shrubs, AEAUCARIAS, Tree
Ferns, AUSTRALIAN Palm
Seeds,CALIFOKNIA Bulbs and Seeds, to
H. H. BERGER & CO., San Francisco, Gal.
Established 1S7S.
liidy/ TUBEROUS
J^^^ BECONIAS.
'MM±^ (OUt..™.SSTR.t..,
'"V^T^^'^^S^ Medal awarded World-!
'- Pnir. Seeds and Tubere
now ready at lowest rates. Send for illnstrated
descriptive catalogue. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Nursery Co., Wcslbury Station, Long Island.
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I BURPEE'S i
[ SEEDS I
Philadelphia. }
L Wholesale Price List for Florists ^
IIST'S EXCHA
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEARL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer solccted bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference iuuu.
present deliver^', at $9.00 per t;iua'
Sweet Pea ''I'l^^r
e are hearlquarters for California
kvn Sweet Peas, and parties desiring-
ontract Cor their requirements for
onof 1894, will do well to write for
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - GAL.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORrSTS' EXCHA-.CC
Madison, N. J.
About midnight on Friday of last week
the boiler sheds at the west end of the rose
houses of Mr. T. J. Slaughter were discoT-
ered to be on fire. The utmost efforts were
made to prevent the spread of the flames,
but in vain ; the gale blowing at that hour
adding greatly to the difficulty. The Mad-
ison firemen were also on the ground, but
their hose being too short to reach the
burning houses from the town hydrants,
their services were not what they might
have been under other circumstances. The
sheds, about 150 feet in length, were com-
pletely destroyed, along with a propagat-
ing house of 50 feet in length, while the
ends of the five large forcing houses con-
nected with the sheds were each burned
for a distance of 70 feet on an average.
Some of the heating apparatus was also
badly injured, about 40 tons of coal were
consumed, and a large number of pots de-
stroyed, as also all the tools and shipping
boxes. The plants not burned were mostly
badly damaged by the smoke and gas. We
should .iidge the loss to be about S20,000.
The property was, we hear, partially in-
sured.
The Dellwood greenhouses are among
the oldest commercial houses in this sec-
tion, having been used for marketing pur-
poses since the 'sixties, and continued ever
since under the ownership of the late Mr.
E. V. Haughwout and afterwards by the
present owner. Mr. Slaughter was con-
fined to his house by a serious illness at
the time of the fire. The buildings will,
we learn, be immediately rebuilt and put
in shape for another season. The fire is
supposed to have been caused by one of
the chimneys becoming over-heated on
account of the heavy fi^ring demanded by
the severe weather. R. L.
LILIUM HARRISll.
True stock. Lowest Prices. HestQualily
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TARBYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YOKK.
WE SELL SEEDS
Special low prices to
FLORisxs a:nd dealers.
WEEBER & DON,
"vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Plants, Bnlbe and
Reeuisitea. Tiiey are
the Dest at the lo^veBt
prices. TRADE LIST
irtsued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only,
HENRY A. DREER,
Philadelphia,
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I HERRMANN'S SEED STORE, J
J 413 East 34th Street, t
» Neiir Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK. ♦
CHOICE . . .
FLOWER SEEDS
. . . FOR FLORISTS.
f PEIOE LIST FliEE ON API>HCATIOX. J
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HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
" " Roseum.
" " Kubrt
Single Begonia, line bulbs, K
:rop
flnest8train,in4separatecolors.. 4 00 $38 00
Convallaria Majalis, Germtin pips 1 00 8 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al.,
(biif)bulbs 90 760
liOTv-buclded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stooll 9 00
English stock 11 00
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
WH-, -RlTirX MENTION THE FLORlST-sexCHANGF
The Klorisx's Exchanqe.
Profitable Plants for the Retail Trade.
Under this heading I class those plants
that can be used to advantage by the
average ftorist doing a retail trade where
he IS obliged to grow a general assortment
to satisfy all sized parses; and as it is now
time to think of plants for Spring sales I
will confine myself to those suitable for
that season.
Commencing with palms, the latania is
always useful and is easily grown ; It can
be utilized to advantage for vase and win-
dow box work; it stands well if grown
cool. Rhapis flabellitormis is very useful
for the same purpose, but more expensive.
Chamserops humilis, while not so graceful,
IS one of the hardiest of palms. The
Kentiaa, though not so good for out-door
purposes as the first named are, in spite of
their comparatively high price, among the
most salable of all palms and should be
kept in stock. Areca lutescens is another
palm that always sells well, and is of easy
growth. Cocos Weddeliana, on account of
Its dwarf and graceful habit, is very useful
both as a single plantorinconnection with
ferns in filling pans and fern boxes. Of
course there are many more palms that
are useful, but adding to the above list the
phcenix you have palms enough for the
average retail trade.
Among dracEonas, indivisa is the most
useful in Spring; it makes a first class
center for vases or for use in a rockery
Fragrans is also useful for outside work
where it does not get the full sun. The
colored dracsenas are not good for out of
door purposes, but come in handy for
baskets, where partially shaded, and a few
can always be sold as window plants I
would not, however, advise growing too
many of them.
Ferns, especially adiantums, are now
necessities on all florist places. An assort-
ment of small ferns for boxes and jardin-
ieres must be kept on hand. Some of the
best for this work are Adiantum cunea-
tum, gracillimum, concinnum, decorum
elegans and bellum, Davallia stricta'
Onychium Japonicum, Nephrodium hir-
tipes, Cyrtomium falcatum, Lomaria cili-
ata, Polypodium aureum, and Pteris argv-
raaa, P. albo-lineata, P. palmata, P. serru-
lata, P. crlstafa, P. tremula, and P
adiantioides. Nephrolepis exaltata is one
of the best ferns grown and can be made
into a large specimen in a short time ; and
Jt^ stands m a room as good as a palm
J'lcus elastica is a profitable plant and
always sells well either as a medium sized
house plant or larger for veranda or lawn
decoration. Aspidistra elatior is a very
useful plant for box or vase work, or as a
house plant ; it thrives under any and all
conditions. Pandanus utilis and P Veit
chil always sell, but if you do not have a
goodly supply of heat keep them quite dry
at the root in Winter.
Now, you will be sure to want a number
of vines in Spring for vase and box-work
and to make any show the plants must be
/• .B""^ size. Ivy is always called for
and if your plants are small put two in a
hve or six-inch pot and use flexible stakes
putting one in each side of the pot and
bending them over, tie in the center and
tram the plants on them, thus forming an
arch; in this style they sell better. Fassi-
floras are needed for vase work ; cobras
lophospermums, Torenias, linarias and the
hardy vineas, both green and variegated,
will be found useful ; in fact, I never knevv
a time when flowering vines were not in
demand, and most of them can be grown
?n odd corners, on the edges of or under
the benches, so that they occupy but little
The French cannas are very useful pot
plants, on account of their bright-colored
flowers, and are very profitable to grow for
early Spring sales. Hydrangeas always
sell m Spring, especially for Decoration
-Uay. A few medium-sized rhododendrons
also sell well at that time ; you can bring
them into flower then by keeping them in
tne coolest house you have.
Begonias are old favorites and are very
useful ; the Rex varieties are always in de-
mand for basket and box work, and the
flowering ones are among the flnest cheap
window plants. B. semperflorens rosea is
one of the best and should be largely
grown, as it sells on sight. Vernon is a
good one just try a bed of it ; it is grand
lor out-door work. Snowdrop is a fine
wJiite; manicata is also desirable B
rubra and nitida rosea and alba are good
sellers. Saundersiand fuschioides are very
useful for basket and vase work. Nice
plants of the tuberous rooted kinds also
take well.
r Asparagus plnmosus nanus makes a very
attractive pot plant. Genistas, although
u^^^^^ °°' 'S^' '°°« i° f^ovret, sell well ; a
limited number should be grown by all re-
tail florists. Heliotrope, especially stand-
ard plants, always find a buyer. Cyclamen
persicum makes a good window plant, and
IS very attractive. Daises, nice young
plants m about six-inch pots, well fur-
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mshed and dwarf, are always in demand.
Pot carnations are easily grown and sell at
fair prices. Primulas, for window or house
plants, can be grown and sold at low
prices.
Pot roses are always in demand ; either
take the imported plants and pot up or take
one or two year plants from the open
ground and pot up in the Fall, cutting back
to about two eyes, then put in the cold
frame and bring in as wanted. Mme. Plan-
tier IS one of the best whites for a pot
plant Hermosa is a good pot rose, but the
best of allisClothildeSoupert; it just fills
the bill in every way for that purpose and
IS a, wonderfully free flowerer. Jacqueminot
and Paul Neyron are very good pot roses.
A tew of the little fairy roses make good
pot plants and take well.
Farfugium grande is one of the best
variegated-leaved house plants and will
thrive under conditions that would be fatal
to most other plants; it is an old subject
but It IS good.
The small oranges are very profitable
plants for decorative work. C. chinensis
the Mandarin orange, is the best, as those
^"l^hl''"" ^°'* '''"" '"'^^ly *nd are always
Ivy-leaf geraniums make good retail
stock at all seasons. Speaking of geran-
iums, take your old stock plants and when
you are done propagating give them a
snow and they make fine plants for large
vases or baskets.
Of course, the plants you grow must de-
pend to a great extent on the class of cus-
tomers in your vicinity, but do not run in
tne old rut and confine yourself to a few
old varieties of bedding plants for retail
work ; set the taste and develop it, have a
good assortment of plants, even if you do
not have a large number, and make your
stocK by cleanliness and good arrangement
look attractive and it will bring you cus-
tomers. A fiorist who looks for home trade
must keep his place clean and neat, have
the surroundings attractive ; do not use
the front of your place for a dump, but for
a display of your skill in bedding out and
grouping such plants as do well out of
doors in Summer in the most attractive
tnanner, and it will prove the best adver-
tisement of your business that you can
Madison, N. J.
IPOMCEA PANDURATA.
. i?'"'''''',^''^ »l"Omlng Moonflower. Northern grown,
Si.aOperlOO; $1S,00 per 1000. "B'owii,
JAMES FROST, Gieeiiville, Ohio.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
CANNAS
The best only at attractive trade nrices
Seed of either, trade packet, 35 cents.
Catalogue No. 30 free.
T. H. SPAULDING, Orange, N. J.
T'JtIE! r:g T^ IB .A TVr
of iill e.^hibition varieties of 'IVIUM'S from a
pa^fo'irow others."""" ""' '° """'• " '''"=»'°''
Jos. H. Whi e Win. Falconer
Mr«. \V. N. Ke.lnel<l r. H. B. llull
BINLEV THE FLORIST, Glens Falls. N. Y.
A!ynriE pixley.
A lienutiful pink carnation, orifrinated
uy mysell, wliich every grower of cut
flowers should hnve as it is such a prolific
bloomer and will pay better than any
other vanety you can grow. It is a very
strong grower, and the flowers come
large, on stiff stems, 16 to 20 inches lonir,
ciilax never bursts; very fragrant and
certainly is the ideal pink carnation of
theday. The priceof this beautiful oar-
na.tion is $18.00 per 100; $90 per lOOC. 2S
sold at 100 rates, Positively m< rust
stock. Clean and healthy. Address
F. L. KOHR, 350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.
CHEAP STOCK CHRYSANTHEMUMS
goia Md. C. Audlsuler E.G.Hill
Fantasa . Eva Mi,« tt,,^,^!.....
I. D. Sailer Puritan MandSfn "^ ^'^
Domination Moonlinht L. Boehmer
M/f- e-.Kiindle Hon. J. Walsh Me'rmald
T r.-„^,'i'il°'° «!<"-i<"ium Mrs. A. RoBers
L. CannlDB .„.Diana Snow Fairy
violet Rose Elaine
And many other good varieties, lOc. each.
Kootins: cuttings, $1.50 per 100.
W. W. GREENE S SON, Watertown. N. Y.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes,
Mermets, Cusins, Niphetos, Pedes, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Fi-ances.
TULA LORRAINE ROSERIES,
T. W. STEMMLER. MADISON, N. J.
WHEN WRITIWG MENTION THE FtOBIST'S EXChAwee
A Novel but Successful Business.
The establishment of L. B Bragije o'
.linsdale Mass., has long outgrown the
limit ot local importance and as a fur-
nisher of bouquet green, Christmas trees
wreathing moa.ses of all kinds, Mr Brague
IS now widely known. Over twenty years
ago that gentleman began to gather and
snip terns in small quantities to New York
Oity ; to-day he employs hundreds of people
in the vicinity of Hinsdale, and all through
the Berkshire Hills, gathering ferns to be
pressed and shipped to meet the require-
ments of his increasing trade, some idea of
iT, isoQ^A^ Regained when it is stated that
VI ^?„ '.-,¥''.• Braaue handled 5,000,000 ferns
13.000 Christmas trees, 25,000 yards of
wreathing, 600 barrels of moss, and 10 tons
of bouquet green. The Christmas trees
this year were from five to twenty-five feet
high, and the handsomest that were ever
shipped from the beautiful Berkshire Hills
Millions of ferns are stored away in laree
warehouses, ready for shipment at any
moment. •'
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Slock plants of Widener, Charity, Lincoln
L. Canning, Ada Spauldlng. Boehmor, Eda
Praas, Wanamakor, E. G. Hill. Tu.edo o»o:
15 o«B. each; SI.20 per doz; $8 OO per lOO.
25 *-g""""="'«"' ^- l-adenburg, Kamoba, efo.
Orders booked now for the leading varie-
ties of Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums,
etc, cuttings. '
SmiLAX. .«1..'W per 100; $12.,50 per 1000
TER.US CASH WITH OKBEU.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEW WB -IMG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHCE
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Extra fine collection of
VERBENAS
NOW READY.
Rooted Cuttings, $i.oo perioo; $7.00
per 1000.
If you are in need of Carnations write
to us for prices. We grow all the best
varieties. Blooms and Rooted Cuttings
at any time.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.
BELLEVILLE, N.J.
A Flower Show in India.
• The display of flowers at a flower show
in India was naturally very magnificent.
In one recently held in Poena and opened
by Lady Harris, the chief interest was at-
tached to the arrangement of cut flowers
and to table decoration. Lady Harris com-
peted in the latter, and, of course, being so
devoted to cricket, had two cricketers sup-
porting the three-branch lamp in the cen-
ter of her table, which was an arrangement
in scarlet and green. The first prize was
awarded to Mrs. Whitworth for a blue and
white table, the center spread and the ice-
plate being pale blue and the flowers used
white zingiber, the bridal or snow creeper
white hibiscus and maidenhair fern '
The second prize fell to a table decorated
with nothing but the Gloriosa superba and
rushes mixed with silk of the yellow hue
seen when the flower opens. Another lady
bad for center a white swan floating in
water and bordered with broken swan
eggs.
The judges were two ladies who did not
compete and whose names were judiciously
kept secret. In the basket of flowers com-
petition, the most original was one formed
of hollow bamboos of different sizes, ar-
tistically filled with flowers, grasses and
creepers. Another lady requisitioned a
real hornet's nestas areceptaclef or her flow-
ers. Very gorgeous, indeed, were the fine
tables decorated by native butlers, which
were a perfect blaze of color, especially
yellow.— 'Jlobe-Uemocrat.
REDUCEU PRICES
Tor Strong Clumps of Prize Winning
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
15 cents eacli for any quantity not
less than ONE BOLLAR'S WORTH.
Mrs. J. G. Wliillain
Mrs. J. N.Gerard
■Mrs. B. D. Adams
Ruth (Marg'rite Graliam)
W. H. Ijlnooln
E. Hltzeroth
G. VV. CWIds
Roslyn {Prize at Chicago)
C.'b. Whltuall
Louis Boehmer
Mrs. Farson
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz., $2 per tOO.
Miss Kate Brown, the sensational early
white, nearly lOuO ready to ship.
Mrs. E. D. Adams, dwarf white.
Mrs. J. G. Wliilldin, best early yellow.
W. H. Lincoln, best late yellow.
G. W. Childs, best, crimson.
35 cts. per 13 J IS1.50 per 100.
Mrs. r,. O. Madeira, solid Golden Ball.
Rutli, Incurrved white, very beautiful
Begonia Metallica, strong, 4 and 6 inch
pots. 13 to 15 cents each.
Shipped by e.xpress at special florists* rntpH
Packed light and stronc. '"''•'"''"»■»" laies
CohIi or satisfactory reference must accompany
each order, or no attention will be paid them.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
IMPORTED ♦ r>rkCjl7C
BUDDED ♦ KUoJv^.
We offer an extra fine stock of the
following choice varieties, in strong 3
year old plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
Alfred Colomb M. Gabriel I.ui2et
Anna de Diesbach Magna Cbarta
kIJI.!;" ^ Bonjtettfu Merveille de Lyon
Baron Rothschild -m -r.
Blanche Moieau Mons. Boncenne
Comtess de Muran- ^""l Neyron
aise Prince de Rohan
Duke of Edinburgh Queen of Queens
Earl of Dufferin Kueosa
Fisher Holmes " Alba
Gen. Jacqueminot Sweet Briar
Glorie de Margottin White Baroness
La Prance William Lobb
Mabel Morrison Ulrich Brunner
Mad. Chas. TVood Xavier Ollbe
$2 a doz.; $12 a 100; $110 a 1000.
Alfred K. Williams Duchess of Albany
Boule de Neige Persian Yellow
Capt. Christy Souv. de Malmaison
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100.
Cloth of Gold
Gloire de Dijoi
Lamarque
W. A. Richardson
Waltham Climber,
Maiie Henri- No. 1
„ ette Tl^altham Climber,
Solfaterre No. S
$3.00 per dozen.
HENRY A. DREER,
714 GItestnut St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA.
You WILL find something of interest in
these pajes. Read them carefully.
Jjj i NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
THE FRONT [ ''.MUTUAL FRIEND"
RANK. ] ■ ===i=v=========
^^ It IS sure to be a prize winner and a leading-
variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate o£ Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1893!
Orders booked novsr for March delivery.
At these prices all should try it.
Send for descriptivt
SO cents each; $
'e know it will please.
[.00 per dozen.
circular.
MANN BI^OS., Randolph, Mass.
120
THE KlJORIST'S EXCHANGER
Catalogues and Nomenclature.
Essay by T. T. lAion, South Haven. Mich., read
before Wm-Ws Fair BortieuUural Congress
in Chicago in Aiwust last.
My inference from the circamstance is.
that in assigning me this particular sub-
iect, I am expected to limit myself to the
field of pomology-a field certainly broad
enough for a series of papeis, each pt vol-
ume appropriate to an occasion like the
^fn^most <3ases, a catalogue to be useful
and reliable should be not merely a list ot
articles, but, if at all extensive, should be
alphabetically arranged; and, moreover,
each particular should be definitely speci-
fied that there need be no special difficulty
in identifying the article in question.
In this sense our works on descriptive
pomology may be regarded as catalogues,
the fruits being listed, generally m alpha-
betical order, each with a description ap-
pended as an aid to identification. Ihat
the descriptions so given frequently, if not
even generally, prove insufficient for such
purpose, except in comparatively few cases
of marked peculiarity, will be obvious to
those who have found occasion for their
frequent use; often, doubtless, owing to
the varying influences of climate, soil or
special modes of treatment upon tree or
fruit, one or both.
The identification, especially of the less
common varieties, is not infrequently
embarrassed on account of the lack
of deflniteness or precision in the
system in general use for this pur-
pose, in which small, medium, large
and very large, often very loosely used, are
employed to indicate size, which would be
far more accurately expressed by giving
either the measured diameter or circumfer-
ence, or even more accurately by means ot
the weight in ounces. Quality, also, as
usually indicated by the terms good, very
good and best, would convey a far more
definite idea to the mind were we to use
Instead the now common numerical scale
of one to ten. , . „ .
The late Dr. Warder, m bis American
Pomology," employs six normal forms or
combinations thereof in his descriptions of
apples, while a somewhat greater number
would be required to fully render the typi-
cal forms of pears. These forms, expressed
in words, convey to the minds of very
many persons more or less indefinite ideas
of the forms intended, while when given in
outline directly to the eye, the information
Is definite and precise. These forms,
greatly reduced in size, can doubtless be
executed in type, and introduced in text
with great economy of space, and with far
more satisfactory results to the reader ;
while two or more of them in connection
can be used to Indicate almost any com-
pound form. ,._ ,. .
Probably the most serious difficulty in
the accurate describing of fruits arises
from the unwieldy mass of material to be
catalogued. So serious had this difficulty
long since become that the late Charles
Downing, in the process of revising his de-
ceased brother's earlier work, was com-
pelled to develop it to the dimensions ot a
cyclopedia, and that while yet a large ma-
jority of the descriptions are quite inade-
quate for purposes of identification. In-
deed, so extensive was the accumulation ot
material, that when Mr. Downing, some-
time prior to his death, represented to his
publishers that the work had become stale
and proposed a re-revision, he was met with
the reply, " We cannot afford it ;" its cost
placing it beyond the reach of more than a
very few of the many interested in the
subject. „ , ., -
With the existing mass of undescribed or
imperfectly described varieties, many of
them similar to each other in quality as
well as in form and general appearances,
even the expert finds the only sure and
practicable method for the identification
of the mass of such to lie in becoming
familiar with both the tree and fruit of
each, under name.
The inevitable result of the conditions
stated is, that there is no existing catalogue
or catalogues adequate to express the
present status of American Pomology, the
nearest approach to this being that of the
American Pomological Society, and the re-
cently revised works ot Thomas and Barry,
which purport to give but short and in-
complete descriptions of the more popular
varieties, the people generally finding their
chief source of information in the too often
untrustworthy catalogues of nurserymen ;
interested as they mustnaturally be, in put-
ting forward articles profitable to them-
selves, rather than those valuable to the
purchaser. , . .
With the recognized right of every per-
son to offer for sale whatever he may deem
desirable, and to bestow upon it a name,
pomological catalogues have come to be en-
cumbered with a mass of nearly, if not quite.
I worthless varieties, which doubtless, i°
I most cases, were supposed valuable bJ
their partial, though possibly ill-mformed
introducers who, by common consent, were
privileged to christen them, the result
being that in very many cases popular
names, such as Pippin, Beinette, Pear-
main, Seek no Further, Greening and
others, have been extensively reapplied
and rendered still more cumbersome by the
prefixing or suffixing of explanatory
words, while in numerous other cases,
doubtless through ignorance, a heretofore
applied name has been re-bestowed upon
other and distinct varieties.
With the more recent development ot
the commercial phase ot pomology, oc-
casionally Ignorant or partial, and not un-
frequently unscrupulous persons have
found it profitable by the free use of prin-
ter's ink and no lack of exaggeration, to
foist new and unworthy varieties and, not
unfrequently, old ones with new names
upon a too credulous public, often with
large pecuniary loss to their victims, at the
same time adding to the mass of useless
names or synonyms which encumber our
lists, and too frequently employing coarse,
vulgar, sensational or pretentious names
with the apparent purpose to thereby en-
courage sales. , , _ . , , ^
The American Pomological Society has
some time since framed and adopted a code
of rules apparently well calculated to
obviate many of the difficulties spoken ot,
but action for their enforcement can only
be had during the biennial sessions, which
are usually overcrowded with important
business, while it is essentially unpleasant
to thus discipline its own members, only
against whom would it be able to enforce
such rules. , , , .,^. . .
On the other hand, the National Division
of Pomology, which is always in session, is
practically independent of either personal
or local influence. The appointment of
Col Norman Colman as Commissioner and
subsequently as Secretary of Agriculture
afforded the first instance ot a head ot this
department in thorough and effective sym-
pathy with general horticulture and espe-
cially with pomology. The Division pt
Pomology, inaugurated under his adminis-
tration, at once entered upon the work of
encouraging, developing and systematizing
the pomology ot the country in its several
branches. It has aimed to do this by col-
lecting valuable information and disserni-
nating it in the form of bulletins, and by
the visiting ot societies as well as ot locali-
ties specially interested in pomology.
From the beginning the division has
given special attention to the identification
ot varieties, to the valuation and naming
of novelties and to the correction and per-
fecting ot the nomenclature of fruits, by
encouraging the forwarding to it of speci-
men fruits, both of old and new varieties,
for the identification of which it possesses
ample facilities in the way of expert assis-
tants, an extensive museum of models of
fruits, which is being constantly increased
by the modeling of new introductions, to-
gether with such other facilities as are
needful for this work.
As its guide in the prosecution of this
work the division has adopted the Rules of
Nomenclature of the American Pomologi-
cal Society, applying them in the naming
and valuation of such new fruits as from
time to time are received for such purpose,
as well as to such cases of the older varie-
ties as chance to be open to such action.
Owing to the large expenditure of time
required under present conditions for the
examination of authorities, scattered
through various volumes, the division has
recently undertaken the preparation of a
card lis't, to include the names and descrip-
tions as well as the synonyms of all the
named fruits known in this country, such
names and synonyms to be arranged alpha-
betically in such manner that the cards may
be readily changed, the contents extended
or modified as occasion may require, and
additional cards inserted If rendered neces-
sary or needful as representatives ot new
fruits The work, so tar, is confined to the
apple, and the brief descriptions acoom-
nanying the names of varieties are, with
certain modifications and additions based
upon the system used in Warder's Ameri-
can Pomology. ' ' Instead, however, of , ex-
pressing size by the terms small, medium
or large, and quality as good, very good
to best," 4, and "best," 5; and the same
in the case of size. . ^ , - iv,„
All possessives are eliminated from the
leading names as given ; and these are
further shortened or simplified, as tar as
practicable, without endangering the
identity ot the variety.
The coarse, vulgar, pretentious or sensa-
tional names, which occasionally appear m
the lists, are, when practicable, regulated
to the list of synonyms, and foreign leading
names are only translated in the interest ol
brevity or pronouncability.
It is understood to be the purpose of the
division (probably upon the completion of
the card list of apples), to publish the
same preliminarily, to be distributed
largely to nurserymen and other experts,
inviting corrections and criticisms ; upon
the basis of which it can be revised, per-
fected and reissued in a bulletin intended
for general distribution.
The card lists are expected to be used in
the office of the division for reference pur-
poses ; and to be subjected to such addi
tionsand modifications as shall keep it
fully and constantly "up to the times,
rendering it a sufficient basis for the sub
sequent revisionsof the published bulletins
when needful. .
In view of the mass of the indifferent or
worthless material, which now cumbers
our pomological lists, the propriety of
dividing the whole into sections, based
upon a comparison of values, seemsworthy
of careful consideration.
Under such subdivision, the leading
po.sition would perhaps be accorded to the
commercial list.
An amateur or family list would natu-
rally absorb varieties of delicate texture,
unfitting them for marketing ; together
with those of superior quality, yet deficient
In attractiveness or productiveness.
Those remaining would fall easily and
naturally into an unworthy or rejected
list ; the publication of which might be
deemed scarcely necessary, save as a safe-
guard against re-introductions, and the re-
appropriation of name previously bestowed.
or large, auu quaiiuj' ar. gv»uu, .^.j o
and best, both are given in numerals upon
the scale 1 to 5. The initial of the author
from whom the name or synonym is
quoted accompanies the quotation, also
the number of the page upon which it ap-
'"lii these substitutions of numerals, a
scale of 1 to 10 would have been preferred,
but for the reason that, in translating the
descriotions of the books no reliable use of
the numbers 3, 3 and 4, or of 6, 7, 8 or 9 was
possible, except upon actual re-examina-
tion of tree and fruit in each case, both as
to size and quality; while in the use ot the
scale 1 to 5, "good" becomes 1; good to
1 very good," 3; "very good," 3 ; "very good
Florists in Early Days.
A writer under the nom de plume of
"Duns Scotus" in the Philadelphia
Florist (a magazine started in 18M by a
committee of gardeners, but after the first
volume, edited to vol. 3 by H. C. Hanson)
in vol. 1, page 4, says ; " In relation to the
state of gardening and fioriculture 25 years
ago (1837) I can give you the facts as my
nTemory serves me. There were only five
nurseries where pot plants could be ob-
tained in this vicinity, viz.: Bartram s,
McMahon's, Landreth's, Maupay's and
Hibbert's. There were three tea gardens:
Birch's, Smith's and McAran's The
country seats with any pretentions to good
gardening and which Possessed a green-
house, were those ot Messrs. Pratt. Hamil-
ton, Gratz, Clapier, Butler Breck and
Girard. D'Arras, gardener to the Hamil-
tons, and Hibbert, the florist, were looked
upon as the great growers of the day.
Now, A. J. Downing writing 13 years
afterwkrd, September 30, 1840 in London
Gardeners' Magazine on "The progress
of gardening In the United States," .stated
thft although New York was the point for
the reception and the delivery of enormous
quantities of fruit trees, rose bushes and
ornamental shrubs, it was far below Boston
and Philadelphia in horticultural zeal and
taste. The suburbs of Boston were the
most beautiful in the Union. Philadelphia
was remarkable for its taste for greenhouse
exotics, which has long existed there, prob-
ably more plants being grown there than
in all the other towns in the Union put to-
^"seveii horticultural societies were then in
the Union, Boston and Pl^iladelphia being
in the lead, and it is stated that W,000
was the proceeds ot the admissions to alate
exhibition of the latter society.
This settles then the floral. standing of
Philadelphia at that time, and inf erentially
that ot the entire country.
The first approach to a directory, that we
know of, was made by Judge Buel in his
Albany Cultivator in 1838. It was not dis-
similar to later efforts, and an issue of
20,000 copies ot the February number was
declared for its dissemination. This list
contained 25 seedsmen and 13 nurserymen,
•"in °1°85^8° Joseph Harris, of the Genesee
.i"™„.,. „„f „,it. o "Rural Annual," which
looking over the lists, the words green-
house or greenhouses" appear in connec-
tion with about 80 firms ; not that a num-
ber of the firms did not possess green-
houses, but the term "florist, or greenhouse
man" was not so important as nurseryman
and the like ; and, what is singular, Peter
Henderson did not appear in it at all.
In 1860 W. P. Shepherd, ot New York,
issued a " Handbook or Annual Record,
with a directory ot 560 names, 37 calling
themselves florists; both John and Peter
Henderson are named here ; but Buchanan
is down as a nurseryman.
In 1865 the Prairie Farmer Annual
noted seedsmen and implements men gen-
erally separate ; the issue for 186S con-
tained 19 florists exclusively. For year
1870 the list numbered a total of something
over 600 names. . t+ .■,,... .
In 1871 "The American HorticdltUral
Annual" was issued from the .American
Aqfi<yilUurist office. New York, with some
1150 names. "FL, Flor.," became far more
common. . . .
D W. Scott began a list in 1877, starting
in with 1,611 names, and bringing the
number in 1883 up to over 8,000 names;
but these included fruit growers as well.
Florists, however, were in the ascendant,
until, as shown by the American Florist
directory, the distinctive name of nur-
seryman" becomes less and less a feature.
We note Meehan refers to a list in his
flrst volume of the Gardener's Monthly in
1859, but it must have been on the cover, as
there is no such list bound in the volume.
Of course, everybody who has any recol-
lection of the times knows that the early
lists spoken of did not pretend to include a
certain class of florists around all large
cities, as no efforts would be made by these
men to be placed on such lists, and their
trade was almost exclusively a home one.
In old times they often belonged to what is
called the "truck gardeners," having one
or more greenhouses in connection with
their vegetable gardens. . ^ i.
St. Louis and Cincinnati used to _ be
notedin this direction, the produce being
often sold in the public markets, at small
stands, as is done to this day ; cities where
there were public markets, having some-
thing akin to this.
Chicago having no markets, peddhng
from wagons at one time used to be a
sight Some of our principal streets were
simply one line of plant wagons, until these
really became a nuisance, and the order ot
the blue coats became imperative to keep
them moving. The wagon train is now a
thing of the past, bouquet stores, in a great
measure, hav- ^, ^ .
ing .supplant- \(l^4^Ji,,ljU4AMLk
ed them.
Farmer, got out a "Rural Annual," which
included the next directory ot "nursery-
men, seedsmen and florists," and contained
about 500 names. These were undesig-
nated, the list simply giving the name and
postoffice address, and m the sdoceedmg
numbers this was not changed. (We have
° The°'edSs ot the Country Gentleman
in an "Annual Register of Rural Affairs
for 1859, took some pains to get full par-
ticulars of size of place, glass, etc. Tlieir
book contained 371 names .The word
"florist" does not appear, and m carefully
Macon, Ga.
Both Messrs. Woodruff, Sr. and Jr., com-
plain of holiday trade, which was exceed-
ingly dull here ; demand for flowers was
very poor and for plants but fa^^ ^^^^
Newport, R. I.
The annual meeting of the Newport
Horticultural Society for the election of
officers, was held on the evening of Janu-
ary 10. The following gentlemen were
elected : President, Andrew K. McMahon ,
first vice-president Ludlow Mahan ; sec-
ond vice-president, Ernest J. Dexter; secre-
tary, Alex. MacLellan; financial seeretary,
Charles D. Stark; treasurer, Richard
Gardner ; sergeant-at-arms, Thomas Beat-
This Society has just closed a prosperous
year The report of the treasurer showed
that all bills had been paid, and a fair bal-
ance left on hand. , , .
The fifth annual chrysanthemum exhi-
bition of the Society will be held m Novem-
ber; the names of some new growers may
be expected on the prize list in the h al .
Ales. MacLellan, Sec'y.
Springfield, Mass.
W F GALE talked on "Small Conserva;
torie's and Frames" at a recent meeting ot
the Holyoke Horticultural Societj;.
The SpringSeld Amateur Horticultural
Society hold meetings twice a month ; the
ladies take charge ot the flrst meeting in
the month, which is a rather social afl:air,
while the men furnish the entertainment
for the second meeting. C. L. Burr will
talk on "New Plants" January 19, and on
February 2 the subject will be New
The' Hampden County Horticultural So-
ciety is busy planning for their several
shows this season. The sweet pea exhibi-
tion will be of larger proportions than at
first talked of. As this locality is the cen-
ter of quite a sweet pea growing section,
this exhibition will,perhap8, be the best of
the kind In New England .The Society
have added a special fruit exhibit for Octo-
ber, with "trade features." Fulton.
The Klorist's Exchange.
121
Supt. Smith's Experimental Garden,
Washington.
There is a pretty large plot of ground
near by the curator's lodge in the Botanic
Garden here which Supt. Smith calls his
"exnerimental corner." As it is the yearly
practice to fill it up with all likely kinds
ot plants, flowering and foliage, hardy and
tender, vines and creepers, it will be readily
understood that a considerable number of
early deaths and funerals take place
among the inhabitants of this curious gar-
den. As the season advances, the places of
those which succumb are filled with ordi-
nary plants, so that by the latter part of
Summer it is a veritable bit of the tropics.
Many of the highly prized Summer bed-
ders, which are now so common all over
the country, were first tested as such in
this corner ot the Garden. It was here that
the value of the croton for Summer work
was first demonstrated ; this was several
years ago, when two small beds of them
were tried. The larger specimens were
sunk in their pots and the smaller ones
planted out. Nearly all of the varieties
put on colors which took everybody by
surprise. The croton has steadily grown
in popularity for such work ever since.
The first plant of Star of '91 canna which
bloomed outside of the raiser's establish-
ment, was planted in this piece of ground.
Begonia Carolinaefolia is annually grown
here ; its beauty lies in the large palmate
leaves.
The feathery-leaved aralias find a home
in this patch each Summer ; these plants
are waiting to be appreciated. A. Guil-
foylei, a variegated kind, showy, but a
trifle coarse in growth, is the parent of an
extremely handsome variety lately sent out
under the name of monstrosa.
The caricature plant, Graptophyllum
pictum, with its grotesque variegations
resembling the profile of the human face,
does grandly In tuU sunshine.
All the dracsenas have been triad ; the
old D. Cooperii is still the best bedd^.
Two old plants of Rusellia juncea in im-
mense iron vases show its great worth for
work of this description.
Pandanus Veitchii and P. Javanicus,
with P. utilis variegatus, all three varie-
gated, seem to take on a higher color when
fully exposed to the sun, either sunk in
their pots or planted out. The first named
IS away ahead of the others for usefulness.
P. Javanicus is very pretty, but it should
never have been introduced, the sharp
spines, and there are lots of them, run both
ways on each leaf, so much so that if the
person handling them is not very careful
badly injured hands will be the result.
The fence enclosing the plot ot ground is
used for climbers. Aristolochia elegans,
the prettiest of theD utchman's pipe family,
first fiowered in the Summer ot 1885, from
seed sent by Dr. Richardson, of New Or-
leans, who procured it from a friend in
Brazil.
The value of the tuberous rooted morn-
ing glories was here first made known
IP9moea insignis, I. paniculata, scabra,
ticifolia, Regelii, and Horstalli^ are all
grand flowering trellis plants. Some of
them are able to stand out all Winter with
the aid of a little rough litter over the
crowns. Other excellent climbers which
have been thoroughly tested are Stigma-
phyllou ciliatum, a plant which bears flow-
ers very much resembling an oncidium,
Manettia cordifolia, with bright scarlet
flowers, and Antigonon leptopus, a vine
splendidly adapted for the Southern
states.
It was here that the late Peter Hender-
son was flrst impressed with the beauty ot
the moonflower, Ipomoea grandiflora. This
shrewd observer in his Summer tries to
Washington would, when visiting the'Gar-
den, make a bee line for the experimental
garden and eagerly scan its contents, not-
ing those plants which promised well for
future consideration . G. W. Olivee.
FABJlISeTOK, CONN.
Please stop my ad. until you hear from me aEain.
All sold out for the present. Tour paper is a
°"sy-" HnOH CHESNBT.
VFRRFNAC Mammoth, perfectly clean
iTin^ n"^'*f'T'. "'"' strong plants, J2.00 per
m. Iransplanted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.
ltootedcuttjugs,$e.OOperlOOO,all to color. Cash
Vr. B. Woodruff, Florist, Westfield, N. J.
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shipping and keeping qualities and see exactly what we offer.
A NEW AND VALUABLE SHADE in Carnations.
TERMS : Kootcd Cuttings ready February 30tU. Price S3.00 per dozen ;
Cash witli order. SIO.OO per 100 ; SSO.OO per 1000.
PETER FISHER & CO.,
Ellis, Norfolk Co., Mass.
THE REST FERTILIZER
THE ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
Kooted Cuttings, .
Fuclisias, best varletie'
ble white), $1.00 per luo,
'—"-^Spray, Lady Emm;
■ee by mail,
(plenty of dou-
Carnations, Sil-
, McGowan, etc.,
Coronaria (dou-
fl.SOperlOO. Antliei „..„
golden Marguerite), $3.00 per
''-' Sl.OO per 100. Violets, Marie
,ots. per ]00. Feverfew, (the
Cupliea,
Louise, 6C
Gem), Jg.oo per 100.
J. W. KORRIS, XJTICA, I«. Y
WHFN WRmNG MEMTIOK THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE •
JOHN J. PETERS. Mfgr.. 39 Borden Ave.. Long island City. N. Y.
AMERICAN GARNJITION CULTURE
ITS CLASSIFICATION, HISTORY, PRO-
PAGATION, VARIETIES, CARE,
CULTURE, &c.
ET L. L. LAMBOKN.
ILLUSTRATED. THIRD EDITION.
Mr. Lambom's work on "Carnation
Culture," is conceded to be the best of its
kind in this countiy. The popularity it
has gained can best be measured by the
fact that the book now oflfered is the
third edition.
In addition to what has heretofore
been said on the subject, a registered
Ust, (the only one of its kind ever made)
IS appended of all the Carnations ever
gi-own in America to date, classified
described and each accredited with the
name of the person owning the primitive
seedling stock, or originating the same ;
besides this, all information bearing on
the treatment, care and cultivation' of
the Divine flower, which four additional
years of cidtural experience haveelicited ,
ia also embodied in the present edition.
In fact, we are safe in saying that
nothing of interest, or from the reading
of which any practical benefit can be
gained, has been left unsaid and the
information contained in the 220 pages,
which are dispersed throughout with
several illustrations, is worth to the
florist many times the cost of the book.
Sent, post-paid, for $1.50.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,
I 1 70 Fulton Street NEW YORK.
'cultural directions
The sale of a simple bulb or plant is often
accompanied by a great deal of unneces-
sarily lost time, the purchaser plying you
with questions as to when to plant and
how to take care of It. We propose to
remedy all this for you, and are getting
out sheets of Cultural Directions for
each different kind of bulb and plant.
When you make a sale in the future, if
you are supplied with sheets of our " Cul-
tural Directions," it will only be necessary
for you to wrap one up with the bulb or
hand one out with the plant, and thereby
effect a great saving of time and bother to
yourself, and give your customers much
more satisfaction, as he or she will be able
to consult the Directions, if necessary, in-
stead of having to run to you for further
advice.
We think this is a good idea, and will
send sample sheets on application.
We will print Cultural Directions for
any bulb or plant as called for.
These sheets will be printed on white
paper, size 6x9 inches, and will be forward-
ed, Carriage paid, as follows :
100 of a kind $0.30
1000, not less than 100 of a kind 3.35
OR,
We will send you an assortment of 1000
Cultural Directions, not less than 100 of
a kind, with your business card printed at
oot,, for $3.00. Special quotations mad
n large quantities.
The following are now ready :
AMARYLLIS,
CANNA,
CHINESE SACRED LILY
CHRYSANTHEMUM,
COLEUS,
CROCUS & SNOWDROP
DAHLIA,
GLADIOLUS,
HYACINTHS,
TULIP.
FOE SAMPLES ADDEESS:
AJ.OEUMAeEPTUPOBiCOaTD.
t70 FULTON ST., NEW YORK.
HOUSE CULTURE OF
PALMS,
M-thly CARNATIONS
MUSHROOM,
ROSES,
SWEET PEA,
TRITOMA,
TUBEROSE,
TUBER. BEGONIA,
122
The> Klortst's EXCHANOE.
SURPLUS GERAKIUMS ",;'a'^''e^*
trmTj"-iii puts. The lust old and new varieties
of E. G. Hill $3.00 i)»i- 100. Cash with the order.
FRED. BOBKNEK, Cape May City, N. J.
WHEN WRITIWG MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTED C .TTINGS.-GOOD ONES.
Verbenas, 23 viirleties. Mots, per 100; $8 00 per lOOO.
neUotrupe. Yvarlcties • 20c. per doz.
Maiietiia Vine, Mexican Primrose and
Snltana..... 26p. ||
CiBar Prant'ana Lopezla 20c. ^^
Ohrysanibemums,' Vo ols.V ColeiisV Ys cts.; 'poslase
ic. per dnzpn. Send lor catalogue.
1. L. PILLSBUR.Y, - Macomb, III.
GREAT CUT IN PRICES.
ro close out stock of CINERARIAS, The Prize.
B-xtra tine, lame plants, $6.00 per 100.
Fine stroiiir plants, 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100.
Dracaena Indlvisa, IStclSin. high, $4.00 per 100.
Ageralum, new white Lady Isahei, $1.00 per 100.
blue. Cope's Pet, 76 cents per lOO.
Rooted cuttiiifrs prepaid by mail.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
THr FiORIST'S EXCHANGE
XOOfOOO
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H- DENHAM,
EEEBMAK, LOS ANGELES, CAL.
ATTENTION.
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
In great variety. Prices very low.
Send lor list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J
COLTJIvIBIJL.
Anew yellow <OL,EUS that will be very useful
to florists. Its I'l-eaiest quality is that it grows a
little stronger than Crimson Yeraebafleltii. making
a splendid bacltground for that variety. We have
used it for three years with perfect siiccesB.
Not a vein of any color but yellow. Foliage same
shaoeasC.Verschaffeltli. SI. 00 per doz. by mail
postpnid. Ready 1st April.
R. I». JEFFHEV & SON,
Bcllmore, Queens Co., L,. I., N. Y.
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttiQgs of mammorh sorts.
T'ine assortraant of colors. Many
flattering- testimonials received fiom
our customers lust season, write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOM THE FUORlST-S EXCHAKGF
SPECIAL • OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
New Hardy White Pink "HER MAJESTY, ' '
$l.aO per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
VERBENAS, choicest varieties, colors separate.
rooted cuttings, SI.OO per 100. .
PANSIBS, Giant Fancy Strain, 75 cents pei
lOO by mail ; $5.00 per 1000 by express.
C. EISEI-E & CO.,
llti and Jefferson Sts., PWladelpliia, Pa
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALE CHEAP!
O. K. Plants ol: CYCLAMEN PERSICUM in
Cull bloom, in 5 and 6 in. pits. 1st size, $1. DO
each ; Sd size, 76o. each ; 3dsl/.e, 50c. each. Also,
fresh cut flowers. Eases, Pinks, Valley,
Romans, Narcissu-, etc., at lowest prices.
ANTON SCHUJjTHEIf,
Florist, P. o. Bc-cTS, Colloae Point, N. i .
We deliver all plants in New York with our wagon
and guarantee delivery in good condition.
R1R[ riORIDl riOWERS
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, FI.A.
WHEN WRITING KHNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
ROOTtD CUTTINGS/' "IJU-p^lr-^
lector ; bealtby
■ic Louise 'violet lliiiniers, rooted. $6.00
'""per lOOO.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N.Y.
I ki m I et Tn v gooseberries-
muUSTRY !„r5!yfrp's-
petual Roses, 3 years, including' Moss, Rosa Kii-
gosa and Persian Yellow, $8.00 per 100.
J^°See our Advertisement in issue of Jan. 6:
also cut of our iiewpl.iiit.
THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,
ELIZABETH, N. J
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGf
For Hardy Plants
And others, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
GRANDIFLORUM, LILIUM CANADENSE,
MILLA B1FLORA, by the thousand, prices
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte. Vt.
HE^WB^TIMCMeNTlrNTHl;FLOaKT'SE«CHa^'^-
Rooted Cuttings.
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at the very lowest rates. Have full
■J,000,000 Aspiirnerus Rools, thebest that ca
be growu. Varieties, Palmetto, Barr a > h'la. Man
moth, and Conover's Co ossal. 150,000 Jiiu_
ItuiUled Peach, of best leading sorts, uioluding
largely of Elberta, new Crosby and Champion. Also
A pricot and I'luni, in addition to our usual stock
ot one year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
upon application.
iLEX. PULLEN, "ISVif^EfiiEs, Hilford, Del.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGi
25,000 GERANIIJMS
ROOTED CUTTINGS 1(61.00
2 INCH POTS a.OO
FINE STOCK.
Nevada is a good shipping- point, having
competing- lines in express and
freight.
C. W. TALBOT, Nevada, Mo.
las, well roOLtiuauuiu uuD oLiu-fi. •i>ii.""f--
Swauley While' violeE,' strong and healthy.
C L- E 7VY K X I S
Large Flowering, In Variety.
Strong blooming- plants, double and single,
home grown. Plenty of Jackmanii and Henryi.
Send for list. $3.U0 per doz.; ©20.00 per 100.
Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens, blooming
bulbs, S8.00 per 100.
Double Daisies, Double White Snowflake,
Double Red Longfellow, gl.OO per 100.
F. A. EAL-XiEB, Bloomington. 111.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOR.ST S EXCHf-NGE
CYCLAMEN GICANTEUM
riety of foliage and
Dozen at 100 rate. PUJiUDLA OHINEN-
ich pots. t8, 10 and *12 per ItO. Dozen at 100 rate. Piomptly
' A . S. MAC BEAN, LAIiEWOOD, N.J.
I Splendens, "Compacta"
■ luuu uy express ;■-,."•:■■* -,■'
1 best market varieties, (absolutely
ew llwari salvia apieuticiiB, v.u.^t.«w,..-
S7.00 per 1000 by express .... ■.■■^■■v\-;-
■-.„,,.-_. ,.„* "arieties, (absoU'to'^
,0.00 per 1000 by
rio-iveriiig Beironlir,i2'vars'„flne assortment 1.50
Heliotrope, 6 best varieties; $7.00 per 1000 by ^ ^
Hardy White Passion Flower. "C. Elliott" 2.00
Alternnnthera, in 4 varieties, strong, from
m in. pot-, with 3 to 8 cuttings on a plant, by
eSpress, *15.00 per 1000 2-™
A. B. DAVIS & SON,
-.EAR PURCELLVILLE, VA.
CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MORE ROOM.
Remember we are headquarters for
COLEUS.
Golden Queen is the leader, it is a finer yellow
than the Golden Bedder and a better grower.
We have a surplus of Golden Bedder anil
Crimson VerscUaffeltii aud alarge number of
other varieties. Kooted cuttings, Sfl-OO per 1000.
Liberal discounts for large orders.
Also a few thousand GERANIUMS, grown
in flats, S1.75 per 100 ; ?15.hO per liiOO. The same
in i'A ill. pots; S2.26 per lUO ; $80.00 per 1000.
A6EKATUMS, blue and white, 2¥s in. pots,
$1.75 per 100. Same in flats, $1.00 per 100.
Kooted cuttings, 76 cents per 100. ,„„.„,
FUCHSIAS, 2J^ in. pots. $2.00 per 100 ; in flats,
S1.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.36 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Dreer'sstraiD, unnamed mi.\ed,
2J^ in. pots, $2.60 per 100. Kooted cuttings, of
the same, $1.50 per 100.
Double White Petunias same price.
HELIOTROPE, i varieties, $1.25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1.25 per 100.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
At these prices tlie selection of sorts to remain
with us. Cash must always accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. - SCHENECTADY, N. Y,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
STORRS& HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. X
♦ WTiolesale Nurserymen and Florists, ^
1 Can show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, yines. Shrubs, Eoses as can be 4
t found in the TJ S. We grow 3 million Eoses and million ot plants annually. Trade list ,
I tree. Correspondence solicited. Mention paper. 4
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
Wearecarryi '- ' ^"^' -.^ — ->> ^ ,..,.1 , ...,1...... 4^ 17.,^+.^,.
forcing. The pli
pand, and our fri
so much better now wnue cue ouus are sliu
We offer plants
9 to 10 inches in diameter
10 " 13 " " B U"
13 " 15 " " 9 00
18 " 33 " '■ 30 00
All the above are well set with buds and comprise the best
,.,„„,. „e stcclt of well furnished Azaleas for Easter
1 the best possible condition for shipping before the buds ex-
ao well by ordering now, rather than later as the plants carry
the buds are still in an almost dormant condition.
Per dozen. Per 100.
. . $4 50 $35 00
4.5 00
70 00
rket Iliads, we especi-
nd thel2 t'0'15 incli plants as being of exceptionally good value
HEHRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILA., PA.
Cultural Department
Chrysanthemums.
Having no-w the first crop and part of
the second crop ot cuttings in thepropagat-
iug bench, attention should be paid to
stock plants. There are always some that
will prove disappointing in their produc-
tion of cuttings, and these need every en-
couragement to give as good results as
possible. , ,,
All weeds should be cleaned out and the
soil stirred up. If not carefully watered,
the soil will become sour.
Transfer all weak growing varieties from
their present location and put them in a
nice mixture of sandy loam ; water them
carefully and keep in a temperature of 60
degrees. Unless this be done now the cut-
tings they will produce will be very un-
satisfactory and eventually die.
Some of the first cuttings will be ready
to be potted into two inch pots. See that
the labels are right and each batch cor-
rectly named. .
The lines should be kept as straight as
possible. If space can be spared have a
division between every variety, or put a
strip between each ; it the varieties are ar-
ranged alphabetically it helps greatly m
picking out orders. ^ . , . , j
As soon as the plants get established,
pick out the strongest for growing into
specimen or standard kinds and put into
three-inch pots. This work should be com-
menced as early as possible. A. D. ROSE.
About now carnations will need some
extra attention. Should those brought in
very early show a disposition to lag, you
will probably find that a Itttle stimulus is
required. Clean the ground nicely and
clear off all decaying and dead leaves,
tying up all straggling shoots. A light
sprinkling of good bone meal, rubbed m
■with the hands, will be advantageous, or,
what is better, if at hand, a light top dres-
sing «f very finely pulverized sheep
manure. In the absence of this a light
watering of weak liquid cow manure -will
do. Those planted from pots on benches
vacated by chrysanthemums, ifnot already
cleaned ofiE and tied up, should have imme-
diate attention, as they are more easily
handled now than when they have grown
through and matted up.
Thinning may now be done and, if gooa
material, do not waste but propagate it.
Some florists have expressed doubts as to
the certainty of success with plants carried
in pots planted in benches where chrys-
anthemums have been grown, but we
believe it will be attended with reasonable
success, at least. At this writing there is
a very large house of just this kind here,
which were so treated and they are doing
splendidly. The plants were carriedin five
and six-inch pots and comprise the follow-
ing varieties: Hinze's White, Daybreak,
Edna Craig, Cherry Lips, Mrs. Hitt and
Buttercup. . , ^ «
Have a few well grown pot plants ot car-
nations for Spring sales. Grow them cool,
or they will be leggy, unsightly objects.
Plants, if rooted, may be grown to a nve-
inch pot by May if well cared for and kept
Propagation of all soft-wooded plants
should be attended to now by those who
grow such for Spring sales. Calculate the
time required and bring in bulbous stock
in batches for successive supplies for your
trade. Look after the reserve crop of Uar-
risii and longiflorum intended for Easter.
If you have not sown seeds of most of the
annuals you contemplate growing, now is
a good time. Continue to shift all two-
inch stock and head in so as to produce
fine, stocky plants. D. HoHAKEK.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
HYDRANGEA OTAKSA.
A grand stock. Short, bushy plants, with 3 to 6 branches,
4 inch pots, S3.00 per doz., S15.00 per 100. With 6 to 10
branches, 6 inch pots, !»3.50 per doz., saO.OO per 100.
Larger Plants at S3, 00 to S12.00 per dozen.
Headquarters for good CANNAS.
Send list of wants for special quotations.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO., i
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. AlBISBT MICHEL, grp J^QUIS, MO.
EnGENE n. MICHEL.
Mention paper.
Bay Ridge, N. Y.
Bx-President S. A. F. James Dean was
recently elected commander of General
Grant Post, U. S. A. The installation took
place on Tuesday evening last at the head-
quarters, Johnson building, Flatbush ave.
and Fulton St., Brooklyn. There were
present many of the most influential citi-
zens of Brooklyn, who wished the veteran
florist and soldier much success in his new
office.
Germanto-wn, Pa.
At the meeting of the Germantown Hor-
ticultural Society on Wednesday, January
10, Jonathan Jones presiding, a vote of
thanks was tendered the retiring treasu-
rer, Joseph Meehan, who had served in that
capacity for the past fifteen years.
' It was decided todiscoutinuethemonthly
meetings on account of the lack of interest
being manifested by a majority of the
members. However, two exhibitions will
be held each year under the auspices of the
Society, and a committee of nine has been
appointed to prepare for these events.
TKEi KLORisx*s HxcHA^an.
133
DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell's Parlo
WXI-rrsMILAX."'see(le'sc^'i)tive
advertisement this issue.
Begonias in Bloom.
SNOWDROP, 3 and 4 in., in bloom... 60o. and $1 20
VERNON. 3 and 4 in '■ ..SOc.and 1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA, S&iin. " ..60o.and 1.00
" " seedlings, out
ofboxes $2.00perlOO
MANICATA AUREA, 3, 4 and o in., $1.00, ?2 00
and $3.00 per dozen.
J. G. EISELB, aotli and Ontario Sts.,
Tioaa Station, PUIL,A., PA.
MUSHROOMS
"The Why, When, Where and How of Mushroom Culture," 24 pp. lOo
NO MUSHROOM SPAWN
G.C. WATSON, '"fJry,!-'
CARNATIONS and VERBENAS.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
All the lending Carnnlions : Daybreak,
Puritan, Edjia Craig', MoGowan, Nellie Lewis.
&c.
Immense stock of Mammoth Verbenas.
Send for prices on what you want.
Catalosiie ready about Jan. 15. Send for it.
VIGK & HILL, ■ Rochester, N. Y.
100,000 VERBENAS. '"^rcTT7vA™^"
BFine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
■^1- NO RUST OH ZUIILDEJZ!^. &
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . .
^ r "J.™ «'e largest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
ai6,600. Our plants this yearfuUy equal , if not surpass, any we have ever grown.
J. 1,. DII<LOX, Bloomsburg:, Pa.
IMPATIENS SULTANA.
Rooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 100; 2 inch pots,
$4.00; 3 inch, S6.00; 4inch, $8.00 per 100.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII.
1 year dormant. SS.OOperlOO; $35.00 per 1000.
JOHN A. BALMER, Vincennes, Ind.
WHEW uiamwc. wmhtiow thc Ptoaisr-s exchangf
JUST OUT!-
200,000 ♦ PANSIES.
The JENNING'S SXKAIN of Large
Flowering and Fancy Pausies.
For Winter blooming or Spring sales always
satisfactory. You want the best, you can get
no better. Plants are all grown in the field,
are tiiie and stocky. Anj size you want at
one price.
Finest mixed, all colors, Finest Pure White
Largoat Yellow, Dark Eye, SS.OO per lOOO-
$20.00 per 5,000 i $35.00 per 10 OOO. by
Express.
Smal I plants of above vars. by mail 60cts. per
IM. 1 can All any order up to Jan. 1, 3,600 seed
ot either Finest mixed, Pure White or yellow
$1.00 per packet. Cash with order. '
E. B. JENNINGS,
Wholesale Pansy Grower,
L. B. 2S4. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
B WFHTION THE FLOBIST'S EXCHAMBE
C OI.EUS.
A large stock, in 75 varieties, including
the very newest kinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at $6.60
per 1000 by express; in 20 varieties at $1.00
per 100 by mail.
E£LGoldenBedder(true),at$10 perlOOO ; Ver-
schaffeltii. Golden Verschaffeltii, Mrs.
r-iit" ■S'J'S.ht and other yellowsat J8a 1000.
Bat^ew Kinds, including some ot the most
handsome ever offered for sale, in 10 varie-
^ tties, at $2.00 per 1(.0 by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100:
Verschaffeltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
C amotions.
Booted Cuttings ot new and
leading kinds.
ST»^m^''H^^P?='"-"i' °' BUTTERCUP and
STANLEY, ot whicK we have a large stock.
$S.OOperiaO; $45.00 per 1000.
tion'^s'oncft''d '° ''""^ condition and an inspec-
Semi for circular ot both Coleus and
Carnations.
Cash with order. Safe delivery guaranteed.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
BARGAINS.
OUR NEW TRADE LIST.
• SEND FOR IT!
It contains everything you need for Spring sales.
We call special attention to our fine variety of
CARNATIONS. Field grown, to pot up in 4 to 6 in. pots, forSpringsale3,at$6.00a]00
COLEUS. Rooted cuttings, fine variety, fl.OO per 100.
PANSIES. Finest strain, transplanted strong plants, $1.00 per 100.
^'^f;;^^^^ J^cCRECOR BROS., Springfield, Ohio
VIOLET Lady H. Campbell
Well rooted young plants from the original
slock of this grand new Violet, at $3. CO
per 100; $2S.0O per 1000. Delivery Mayl
Slock has never been diseased. Inspection
invited. Prices of other vaiielies of Violets
on application.
H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass.
GRISTS' EXCHANGE
Double Golden Marguerite.
{AN THEM IS CORONARIA.)
Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per hundred. If
by mail, add 10 cts. for postage.
CASH with order.
W. E. NORTH, Planisville, Conn.
DREER'S DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS
, and ready to ship :
Per 100
white.
ng Petunias at our Nursery at Riverton, August, 1893.
We also offer the following choice stiai'ns' ot
QUR Double Fringed Pe-
tunias are acknowl-
edged to be the finest strain
in the country. We have
been making a specialty of
these for over thirty years,
and annually grow on our
trial grounds over 5,0C0 seed-
lings, from which only the
very finest are selected tor
propagation.
We are now sending out
fine three inch pot plants,
which will furnish a quantity
of cuttings in a short time
in fifteen choice varieties.
$1.25 per dozen; $8.00
per lOO. Set of 15 varielles
for $l.50.
NEW AGERATUM.
BRIGHTON BEAUTY.
Dwarf and compact, 6 inches high, dark
purple, fine for borders, tried for three
.years, never out of bloom, $1.00 ner
doz., by mail, or express.
[beach & CO.. Richmond. Ind.
GERANIUMS.
LJhsIlyJ^
HD*-^^
.^ed" ^-^^^^^ng^ ^^^^^^'L^^^^
PETUNIA, DOUBLE, D
and saved from our own unrivaieu
Per 500 seeds, 75cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.50
PETUNIA, SINGLE, HAND HYBRIDIZED, Dieer.sT»,.~.i,-i„ ■ .. ^ .
'"'7.'!'':;""'!''?'" "="'■« ^'^ been taken in selecting this lar..tHiSt ^^^"?S and Fringed
mottled, striped and fringed Petunias. Trade pktTsOcg.; /^fz., $2 50 ; ^oz ,''& '^<^""'«"'
HENRY A. DREER,
Cole
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^'"^v^^"^''o>' ■^ery stocky, 2 io
Roae Scented, 2 iuch
Brouze, a inch
IS, 8plendidiis3ortments,ain.'aifldo"$i256 T'sn
ttolden Bedder. (alone), strong, 2 in -
DUt'H. 2 inch °'
iotropcs, 2iacil
r iiuIibIun, good assortmeut ;;ineh ^m
Caiiua, .Vlme. Oiozy, dry bulbs, .W.Oo'perdo'zen.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
1 have the following, ready to ship any day.
(Jcraiiiiinis, best bedders, o to 20 varieties. .'^VSs
La Favorite, best double while . " "
RoaeScented
Coleus, about JOsplendla varieties in iiiture
AlteiMiamlVera J? ?i'^.''' *''|5^" ordered alone)
lUaio?;".''.; .',■.'.■;.■;;.■■■"
s, Portia.
Nellie Lewi!
Fred. Dome, . . ,
Grace Wilder.,
.75
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Contents.
A Flower Show in India 119
American Carnation Society . . . . 12t
a novel but successful business . . hi'
Catalogues and Nomenclature . . . 121
cataloqubs received 12£
Changes in business 12f
CORRESPONDENCE :
?M
Chrys inthemuras, Curnation;
cut flower prices
Florists in early days ...
Obituary
Orchid Growers' calendar:
Cattleya House
PROSPECT PARK GREENHOUSES, BROOKLYN
Question Box ; „ ,, o , .
Fire Insurance on Greenhouse Contents,
Cocoanut Fibre for CuttiDg Bench
Seed Trade report
SUPT. Smith's experimental Garden.
Erratum.
In advertisement of L. N. Stein, page 112
last issue, read rooted cuttings 50 at lUU
rates, not 50 cents per 100.
New York.
The Market.
We are glad to be able to record a
noticeable improvement in the cut flower
business this week, and as far as can be
learned the outlook is becoming brighter.
There has been a falling off in the supply
of stoclis coming in, occasioned by on
crops, and this has helped to iieep prices
up A scarcity of yellow flowers prevailed
in the early part of the week. Tulips are
coming in in larger numbers, the greatest
demand being for yellow varieties, which
sell best. Carnations are abundant, parti-
cularly Grace 'Wilder, which sell at from
50c. to 60c. per 100. Among the best going
varieties at present are Storm King, white,
which brings S13 per 100; Michigan and
Lizzie McGowan, also white, which fetch
$3 : Helen Keller, variegated, is bringing
from $4 to $6; Wm. Scott, Albertim, Edna
Craig, pink, and The Stuart, red, each
realize $3 per 100 ; Daybreak sells from !s;l
to S3, and Buttercup, $1 to S2. The price
obtained for Storm King has been verihed
by the purchasers and it is probably the
first case in the history of the carnation
when that figure has been got. C. H. Allen
is sending in some elegant McGowan to
Henry Baylis, 940 Broadway. J. K. Allen,
W 24th St., says he finds a ready sale tor
Van Leeu wen's sport of Tidal Wave. This
variety is apparently a strong and robust
grower and very prolific. Smilax cannot
be disposed of at any figure. Roses, gener-
ally, are not up to the standard of quality
usually seen in this market. P. Connolly,
of Madison, N. J., is sending to John
Young, 53 W. 30th St., some of the finest
Bride roses noticed in a long time. Lilac
is coming in and sells at from SI to $1.60
per bunch ; the variety is Charles X. Free-
sia is also being received in quantity and
sells at from 10 to 20 cents per buDch.
Violets are more abundant; they bring
from 50 cents to il.50. They are being dis-
posed of by the street fakirs at 25 cents a
bunch. Hyacinths are also offered by that
fraternity at ten cents per bunch. These
are apparently "trust" figures, for every
salesman on 23d st. has his stock so pla-
carded.
Here and There.
The firm of HOFFMAN & Brenner,
at 47 W. 24th St., has been dissolved. Mr.
H A. Hoffman will continue to do busi-
ness at the old stand, and Mr. J. Brenner
has gone bacli into the retail trade at his
former location, 439 East 14th St.
In the accident which occurred on the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road at Hackensack Bridge, on Monday
last, several boxes of flowers from New
Jersey growers got destroyed by the wreck-
ing of the baggage car. It was reported
in the daily papers that a florist by name
of Patrick J. Ryan, of Summit, N. J., was
killed. Ryan was not a florist, but was
employed in a bottling establishment at
Newark, N. J., and was — '-- -*-•-"
an expansion tank was demolished and
part of the wall knocked down.
P C. Brdman, Harford road, grows car-
nations and violets well. He raises Hector,
and thinks it good, but Hnds it does not
pay so well as Portia. Hector ought to
bring a fancy price, he thinks, because it is
so much larger than Portia. Mrs. Fisher
and Silver Spray are bis whites.
Mr. Erdman heats with well constructed
flues, and thinks that carnations can be
grown as well with these as with other
mediums of distributing heat. Carnations
like a dry heat, and the flue furnishes that.
Grace Wilder is his favorite pink.
Mr. Erdman has a seedling yellow carna-
tion that is not in the market, and seems
to do well. Although not as large as But-
tercup it blooms much more freely than
that variety.
Violets do well here ; they are mostly
grown in sashes ; a few are in a house, but
those in the sashes looked best.
A flne batch of Jacqs will be in for Easter.
They are on their own roots and were pot-
ted last Fall.
Henry Bauer has one of those establish-
ments we read about — a model place for
neatness and cleanliness. Many an old
plant now forgotten can be found, here for
the reason that their good qualities are ap-
preciated by Mr. Bauer. The other day one
was shown me which he considers a very
good thing. The name of it is Euphorbia
salieaetolia. It is one of the best plants for
Summer cut flowers ; is in bloom all the
time, and it seems quite hardy in this sec-
tion too. He lilted some the other day and
they were in good condition, although we
have had some severe frosts. The varie-
gated sunflower looked well here; it is
quite a good thing.
The Exchange has done a good business
the past year and, in consequence, they
will move into better quarters, corner
Park and Saratoga streets.
Very few tulips have made their appea-
c e this
year as yet.
.,&c^(^-^^^^'='^^^
Boston.
Macon, Ga.. Newport, R. I., SprluBfleld,
Bay HidKe. N. Y.. Germanton
AuguBta. Ga., Norria
St. Louis
Pittabure
ooklyn, Buffalo, New
,'Pa.,'phiroaerphia
brother's funeral, carrying with him
wreath of flowei s, when the accident occur-
red. The white flowers were dyed red by
his life blood, and were eagerly carried
away by the spectators as mementos of the
disaster.
Brooklyn.
The cut flower market remains much in
the same condition as last week. There is
an abundant supply of all kinds of stock,
more especially of lilies and hyacinths.
Funeral orders comprise the bulk of the
work of the retail trade ; the death rate
during the past week has been very heavy.
The plant trade is getting brighter ; de-
mands are for seasonable flowering, plants
such as primulas and azaleas, also for
small palms and ferns in pots.
Baltimore.
The Market.
Trade is somewhat better. There
have been quite a number of festivities,
but as one of the dealers told me, where
last year the order was $10, this year it was
$5, besides, patrons want more for their
money. Campernelles are coming in quite
freely now, and are selling at $2 per 100;
carnations have had a fall the past week ;
they are now bringing SI 50 per 100 for the
best. Good roses are in demand and they
are not overplentiful. Freesias are very
good, but they do not find ready sale.
Romans have not come in in such num-
bers since the holidays. Smilax is over-
abundant. There are plenty of good violets;
they sell at 75 cents per 100 ; the dealers are
retailing them at $1 per 100.
Market Notes.
The market is flooded with all sorts
of varieties of cut flowers, especially bul-
bous stock. .
Trumpet, Paper White narcissus and
Roman hyacinths may be considered a
glut, and sell slowly at $1 to $2 per hun-
dred. The Von Sion or daffodil is moving
faster than the single variety at S3 to
$4. There is also an immense stock of
freesia on hand and coming in, which is
hard to dispose of at 75 cents to $1.
Harrisii lilies are selling very well con-
sidering the number just coming in. The
best blooms bring S1.50 to $2 per dozen ;
fair to medium, $1.25 to $1.50. Lily of the
valley is rather more plentiful but holds
an even price and sale at $3 to $4 per hun-
dred. Tulips are not in demand but are of
I very flne quality, and S2 to $3 is cheap, but
his way to bis I the ruling flgure, "" " — ""t-tio
an interesting one, inasmuch as that par-
ticular subject is considered an important
one to growers in this state.
The Professor recommended a fungicide
mixture consisting of six pounds of copper
sulphate and four pounds of lime to forty-
flve gallons of water, to which add Paris
green for an insecticide, recommending also
the Vermorel nozzle as the best means of
application.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Soci-
ety held its first prize exhibition of the
year at Horticultural Hall on January 13.
The usual good display of flowers and a
grand exhibition of early vegetables
brought a fair attendance to the hall.
Wm. Martin (gardener to N. T. Kidder,
Esq.), John L. Gardner and R. T. Lombard
exhibited Chinese primroses. James Com-
ley (gardener for Francis Brown Hayes)
had, as usual, a grand collection of out
blooms ; Mrs. E. M. Gill, mixed cut flow-
ers; W. W. Edgar exhibited mignonette
superior to any ever shown in this hall ;
W. N. Craig, English violets, and R. T.
Lombard, carnations.
Welch Bros., on Beacon st., are still
looking for more room. The floor space Is
inadequate for the business, and they pro-
pose to turn half of that part heretofore
used as desk room into a packing room.
Raysik & Co., wireworkers, 3 Produce
Court, have dissolved partnership, Jno.
Washek continuing at the old stand, while
Mr. Raysik opens a new place in Somer-
ville. , , , i
A Boylston st. florist lost a valuable lot
of cut flowers by the recent cold snap. The
flowers were left in the window and were
badly frozen when found in the morning.
Galvin Bros, have rented a corner on
the oflice floor of the Parker House, which
they have improved for the sale of cut
Bowers. Ice chest, marble counter and
show ease have been put in lately, also
decorations of asparagus and palms.
Geo. a. Sutherland has been appointed
special New England agent for G. C. Wat-
son's mushroom spawn.
W. W. Edgar's mignonette deserves
more than a passing word. Spikes nearly
two feet long, with flowers six to eight
inches was the best of a recent day's cut-
ting.
Lawrence Cotter has resigned his po-
sition as chairman of the Essay committee
of the Gardeners and Florists' Club.
The dinner of the B. C. F. G. A. has been
postponed indefinitely.
W. S. Allen, representing F. E. Mc-
Allister, 22 Dey St., New York, is in the
city.
The Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety has appropriated $7,900 for prizes and
gratuities for the current year, as an-
nounced in the prospectus of the society
just published. This sum is divided as fol-
Callas sell well at $10
West Hoboken
to $12 pefhundred. The cypripedium has
had a good sale this season, both plants
and out blooms. $150 to $2 per dozen is
received for flowers and $1.50 to $3 for
plants. ^ , J J
Violets bring 50 cents to $1 per hundred,
which is a drop of $1 within a few weeks.
Mignonette sells very slow considering
the quality of stock which was never better.
Medium flowers bring $2 to $3; better
grades up to $10.50 per hundred.
Bouvardia sells freely at $1.50 to $2.60
per hundred. Heliotrope 25 to 35 cents per
bunch. Myosotis SI. 50 to $2.50 per hun-
dred. Adiantum fronds 75 cents to $1.
Carnations are received in greater qtian-
titles than any January heretofore, and a
great many are sold below the accepted
market prices. Good long white and mixed
colors bring $1 to $1.50 per hundred. Grace
Wilders and fancy colored, $1.50 to $2 ;
extra qualities and special varieties, $2 to
$3 per hundred.
There is less loss on roses than any other
class, but the prices received are from one-
third to one-half lower than this time last
year, and the quality is decidedly better.
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid and Testout
bring S4 to $6 per hundred. Hoste, Perle,
Gontier, Wootton, Watteville, Albany, La
France and Waban, $3 to $4 ; Niphetos, SI
to $3 ; Meteor, $6 to S8 ; Jacques, $12 to S16;
Beauty, $15 to $70 per hundred. There has
been a run on Mermet and pink roses,
which made that color rather short for a
few days.
Horticultural Society.
W. C. Sturgis, Ph.D., of the Con-
necticut Agricultural Experiment Station,
read a paper before the Massachusetts
One of the greenhouses belonging to Horticultural Society, on January 13th, on
Conrad Hess, Waverly, was injured on
Saturday last, by a wagon running into it
lows : Plants, $2,000 ; flowers, $3,500 ; fruits,
$1,800 ; vegetables, $1.100 ; gardens, green-
houses, etc., $500.
BowllDg Club.
Eight members of the Gardeners
and Florists' Club met a like number of
the South End Bowling Club, which has a
number of gardeners on its membership
roll, at the Brookline st. alleys Wednesday
evening, January 17. The South End club
won by 138 pins. The Gardeners and Flor-
ists put up a very poor game, considering
the individual records of the pari,icipants.
The scores in full will appear in next issue.
F. W.
Buffalo.
The "smoker" given by theClub on Tues-
day, January 9, was voted a decided suc-
cess, and a motion to have same repeated
monthly was tabled to await later action.
Trade Notes.
Were business £is good as the
weather, which reminds one of Southern
'W'inter mildness, there could be no fault
finding. But it is "flat'-' beyond a doubt
and no signs of activity ahead. Roses are
in but moderate supply, so they do not
accumulate as do carnations, which really
are too plentiful, and of flne quality, too,
and a large number remain uncalled for at
any price. Good violets are sold for $1.00
to $1.50 per hundred, and not taking at all
lively.
Visitors.
E. R. Fry, of Rochester, N. Y., and
Peter Crowe, of Utica, N. Y., were in town
last week. On Thursday, accompanied by
Scott, Mepsted and Long, of this city, a
run to Attica, N. Y., was made, Fred.
Schneider's being the objective point. Be-
tween his display of Daybreak carnations
and the attractions of his bowling alley,
the day was passed enjoyably. J. C. Prid-
more, of Rochester, N. Y., helped to make
the party one larger.
w. Davis, representing Edward Swayne
the'latest discoTeVies of the connectioi of and "Sweetbrier" . carnation, also J. L.
fungi with horticulture. The lecture was Dillon, were callers on Tuesday. ViDI.
TnEi I^LORl^T*S KXCMANC^EJ.
Philadelphia.
Market News.
Easiness continues quiet; flowers
are plentiful, but prices are not high, and
many flowers are sold for what the grower
can get. Prices fluctuate greatly; the gen-
j ^°,'? '^ ^ follows : American Beauty
and Belle, $5 and $6 per dozen; Bride, Mer-
met and Meteor, $6 and $8; Bennett, $5 ;
Watteyille, $5; La France, $8 for good
ones, but these have been somewhat scarce
this week. Perle brings $5 ; Brunner and
Jjamg, SOo. each. Some very nice Brunner
are now coming in from Smith & White-
let ; they have certainly got them in at
tbe right time, as many are asked for.
Carnations sell from ?3 upwards ; Edna
Craig brings $5, while Helen Keller brings
»';,-»^ large number of carnations have
sold very cheap this week ; the fakirs are
selling at 25c. per dozen. Callas are plen-
*■ "L''"°^'°S 10c. ; h. Harrisii, 12c.; free-
sia,S2; Roman hyacinths, $3; heliotrope,
Ir iJt ^«!'ey keeps at the steady price of
W. Narcissus can be quoted at from $4 to
S5, according to variety and color. Violets
are plentiful ; doubles bring II, while $1.25
IS occasionally obtained. Smilax is also
plentiful ; $10 is the general figure, but it
can be bought lower occasionally. Tulips
do not sell very well ; the stems are short ;
S5 IS asked, but most stores won't pay
over $4. . ^ '
Plant trade is quiet ; palms, especially
do not go. Some one has evidently been
unloading, as palms have been bought
cheap lately. Latanias, usually bringing
$4, have been bought at $3.
There is a very fair lot of flowering
plants now in. Azaleas are good ; I also
notice some nice genistas.
Retail Trade.
■a-,^^ o. Retail stores are generally quiet.
KIFT & Son have had a good week ; they
had a large wedding decoration early in
the week, and have done a good cut flower
trade.
PEiraocK BEOS, have their window
niled with poinsettias and azaleas, relieved
with palms and smilax. The eflfect is very
good, and attracts considerable attention,
Henet F. Michell has had a new
double bulk window put in at his seed
store, which adds very much to the gen-
eral appearance. Mr. Michell says one
must show goods these days to make sales.
Growers.
AH seem to speak with one accord
and say business is poor, and that prices
are hard to get. One good feature so far
IS, that the coal bill has not been heavy
owing to the mild weather.
A. M. Lawson, Chestnut Hill, has been
very successful with carnations this season,
his Portia being very good, as also Lizzie
McGowan. Golden Gate at the time of my
visit was full of flower and buds ; fine
healthy plants. This variety has been dis-
carded by many but it does well here.
Julius Koehlee, Fraukford, isnowbusv
propagating his bedding plants, for which
he has a large demand, being close to four
cemeteries ; he also is cutting a good many
flowers Carnations are very good, one
house of McGowan being fine. These were
f^'■^"'^.^'K^''"^T^°'',^'''""i t'le plants were
in solid bed. He has also a fine lot of cal-
las, smilax and L. Harrisii, the latter at
about the right size to be in tor Easter.
So Spring Flower Show.
. The regular meeting of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society was held on
iuesday evening, Dr. Reed presiding. The
regular routine business was transacted,
and after considerable discussion it was
decided that the Society will not hold a
bprmg show These Spring exhibitions
lately have been failures financially. It
was thought a show could be arranged for
this year in connection with the Chester
County Carnation Society, but as the
Pennsylvania Society would have to rent a
hall, and thus incur additional expense, the
idea was hnally abandoned. The Society
however, decided to hold monthly exhibi-
tions again, and the intention is to make
the monthly show in March an especially
good one. These shows are for members
No decision has yet been reached by the
nSr fc,^,^°/f'5'^° *° *V.«b"Jldlog of
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H. H. Battles, 108 S. 12th st., was kept
busy till the last moment making up bou-
quets, some of which we saw before they
were sent off. These exquisite creations
consisted of a big bunch of one kind of
flower (Ulrich Brunner was a great favor-
ite), with just a spray of some contrasting
color, tied loosely with a broad satin rib-
bon, allowing the blooms to sway grace-
fully and naturally on their stems. Some
of these bunches contained splendid or
chids.
Pennock Beos. had a great number of
orders for bouquets of the most expensive
kind, and went short on orchids and the
finest roses, which they mostly used. This
event created quite a dearth in the market
for the very finest flowers.
ROBEET Ceawfoed, Jr., 233 and 233 S.
11th St., has had a great deal of work on
hand of late. He supplied many bouquets
for the Assembly Ball on Friday, January
12, some of which, particularly of Ulrich
Brunner and American Beauty roses, were
very fine.
On January 11 he had a large ball on
Locust St. above 16th st. Palms and flow-
ers in pots adorned the parlors, whose
mantels were decorated with azaleas and
ferns.
The supper was served all the evening on
tables around the dining room, with only
space for the waiters between the wall and
the tables. The outer edge of these latter
was ornamented with old-fashioned bow-
knots of Grace Wilder and adiantum
ferns. The effect was charming. The ball
was attended by 500 of the cr6me de la
cr6me of Philadelphia society.
Mr. Crawford had also a grand tea on
the 13th on Spruce st. above 11th. Ulrich
Brunner were lavishly used, and each lady
received two fine specimens of this favor-
ite rose on leaving. Peeipatetio.
St. Louis.
Feed C. Weebe, at 3134 Olive st., has
m our estimation, the best arranged and
roomiest as well as cosiest cut flower store
in St. Louis. He has it connected with a
very nice conservatory, which he keeps
well stocked and nicely arranged, having a
rockery and fish pond covered with ferns
and moss near the entrance. He enjoys an
excellent trade, using only first-class flow-
ers. There is considerable rivalry among
the growers to get his trade, because he is
always ready to pay good prices for good
stock. He is treasurer of the St. Louis
Florists' Club.
,^^^.^^«'^oa, who has purchased the
old Wilson or Hudson greenhouses at
Gratiot on the 'Frisco railroad, is doing
Horticultural Hall.
David Rust.
If the first assembly ball, which was
given at the Academy of Music on Friday
January 12, did not create the excitement
among florists it formerly did, when every
belle received at least a dozen bouquets for
the occasion from as many admirers, yet it
gave a good deal of work to the trade, and
every leading house had at least some
r»v.'?"H'^ "J'i^"^- ^''^ decorations were
^rried out by Hugh Graham & Son, and
were characterized by the local press as
marvels of artistic splendor." This firm
.„„ „„ „uc iiioiiu lauroaa, is aoing
very nicely. His place is looking very trim
at present, one house being almost entirely
filled with smilax and another with roses
and two others with carnations. He is
doing very well, and hopes soon to have
the place in prime condition, though it was
very much dilapidated and run down when
he took hold of it.
John Meanet, Bancroft and Wabash
ayes., in Linden wood, has two houses filled
with roses and an a.«sortment of bedding
plants. The roses are principally La
J! ranoe and Albany, which he aims to get
into bloom during the Spring and Summer
months when other people's roses are not
blooming. This enables him to keep his
houses cooler in Winter, so cool in fact as
to have the roses perfectly dormant while
he grows other plants between them on
the beds. For instance, he grew chrysan-
themums between them this Summer, let
them bloom this Fall, and is now filling
up the space with geraniums. After they
are sold this Spring the weather becomes
so warm that the roses grow and bloom
and he gets fair prices for them. He says
while the plan may not be a neat one he
nevertheless has made it pay so far, and
believes that he can continue to do so He
works very much on the principle that it is
well to have the roses when no one else has
them and he is right when he presumes
that he will have some sale for them in the
bpring and Summer months, although, of
course they will not bring the same prices ;
the difference in the cost of heating
however, is considerable, and he may be
right.
Mrs M. D. Eggelinq, at Grand and La
Fayette ayes., has, as usual, a very fine
stock of plants for retail sales, particularly
noticeable among which were some Lilium
Harrisu coming along well, some choice
palms and hcus and a number of azaleas
in bloom.
Club Notes.
, . ^, The St. Louis Florists' Club had a
fair attendance at its meeting, Thursday
January 11, at Odd Fellow!' Hall. The
JJ inance Committee of the Association, hav-
committee. The professor apologized for
the delay in the making of the die and
tlie casting of the raednl awarded to Fred.
Dorner & Son for the new seedling chrys-
anthemum, the cause of the delay being
the difl5culty in obtaining a satisfactory
likeness of Mr. Shaw, which is to be placed
in relief on one side of the medal. The
order for the above is now in the hands of
a cnpable individual and it is expected
that the work will be done in a very few
weeks. Of course, in .succeeding seasons
there will be no such a delay, as the same
die will be used.
Mr. Frank Fillmore, seconded by Wm.
Ellison, moved that the Club have a chrys-
anthemum show in 1894 as in the past three
seasons. The proposition found no direct
opponent, but was laid upon the table for
further discussion at the next meeting
with a view of proceeding slowly in the
premises, because the great expense of the
hall discourages those who would like to
put a great deal of energy and time in the
fulfillment of what they deem one of the
most _ desirable accomplishments of the
combined efforts of the St. Louis florists
Had it not been for the liberal bequest of
the late Henry Shaw our past chrysanthe-
mum exhibitions would not have proven
financially as successful as they did. It is
to be sincerely hoped that some arrange-
ment can be made by which the St.. Louis
florists will be enabled to make a good ex-
hibition and to receive prizes worthy of the
efforts which they will have made.
Thos. E, Carroll has been appointed to
read an essay upon carnations at the next
meeting of the Club, Mr, Fillmore, who
says he cannot write an essay, has been
asked to write down some plain, common
hard facts upon the same subject, Mr'
Carroll had some well grown carnations of
Fred. Dorner, Madame Diaz Albertini
Hinze's White and Lizzie McGowan on ex-
hibition, which attracted considerable at-
tention, having stems two feet and over
Mr. Ellison was called upon at the meet-
ing to speak on the so called pickling of
flowers, especially roses, for Christmas
trade. He condemned the practice, hut
had not received much at his place ■ he
believes most shippers make a serious mis-
take in supposing Christmas prices are of
only one day's duration. He says he gets
a considerable advance in prices a week
before Christmas ; and three or four days
before Christmas he can get as high prices
as on Christmas Day ; so there is no reason
whatever for poor flowers to be on the
market on Christmas. Messrs. Tesson and
Fillmore explained that, while they were
not to be looked upon as authority on
pickled stock, not having any experience
in the pickling business, they nevertheless
knew wnile is was possible to keep cut
roses for two, three and even at the most
four days in cold weather in fresh condi-
tion. It was pure folly to attempt keeping
them any longer.
Mr. Fehr wanted to know what caused
the lumps on the roots of carnations, caus-
ing the death of the plant. He had been
very careful to notice a year or two past
that in a batch of Harrisons a number of
plants had these lumpy roots, and he had
marked the plants so affected. In a short
time only those so marked were dead, and
those that were not so affected when
planted in the bench continued to thrive
and did not take the disease. Prof Tre-
lease volunteered to make an examination
of any plants so affected sent to him, and
It possible explain what was the trouble
with them. Mr. Fillmore had had trouble
with some carnations of his stock in
which the plants became yellow and then
gradually died. Mr. Carroll had noticed
that some plants of his, which he had
planted extraordinarily deep, and, as he
said, were lanky, had collapsed, rotting
between the roots and the plant above the
ground, apparently because of the decay of
leaves underground where he had planted
them deep.
It was very apparent from the descrip-
tion of the trouble, that the parties had to
contend with three different diseases, al-
though m every instance the appearance
above ground was first a yellowish, sickly
look on the foliage and then the collapse of
the plants, so that no difference could have
been noticed without an examination of
the roots, or the balance of the plants and
the CDnditions surrounding them.
There was considerable discussion re-
garding a certain heating apparatus used
by a florist in Belleville, Ills., which is
guaranteed to work satisfactory with what
Mr. Fillmore terms "only flows," the
steam running to the end of the pipe where
there is an automatic pet cock, the con-
densed steam or water returning in the
bottom of the same pipe, circulating thus
simply through the action of gravity de-
positing the water in the bottom of' the
are watching it with eagerness with a view
of adopting it should it prove a success
One advantage obtained by this method, as
explained by Mr. Tesson, is, that as there
IS but one valve to each run of pipe, there
could be no closing or opening of two
valves on different runs by mistake, as is
very likely to happen under the usual
methods.
John Young's youngest son is now the
youngest of the Young boys.
E. H. Michel.
Norristown, Pa.
Edwin Metcalf had charge of the floral
decorations of a wedding which took place
here on January 3. The parlors were taste-
fully adorned with palms and other orna-
mental plants and cut flowers. The bride's
bouquet was of lily of the valley, and those
of the bridesmaids were of Mermet roses
and Asparagus plumosus. The bride-
groom, best man and ushers wore boutton-
leres of pink roses.
Augusta, Ga.
P. J. Beeckmans has in his immense
establishment every plant, tree and shrub
that will flourish south of Mason and
Uixons line, and many which will thrive
north of it. In the houses I saw a large
stock of lemons grafted on trifoliate oranSe
stock, oranges in quantity, magnolias, t^
olives, bananas, cupheas and the new
genista Andreanum, the flower of which is
a beautiful lemon and scarlet. A large
area is devoted to conifers and fruits which
make tremendous growth in one season
borne 3a acres are planted with roses The
season is remarkably mild. Camellias are
in full bloom and also peaches. The yellow
flowering shrub. Viburnum plicatum and
many deciduous trees are bursting into
August Guien keeps his snug place very
trim. He has discovered that surplus bul-
bous stock makes excellent "salad" so does
not intend to worry about any which is
left over during the dull times.
J. L. Huss says business in comparison
to last season is as good, judging by his
books. He has a varied stock and is doing
his best to introduce the finer kinds of
palms in the South. w MoTT
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aeeratuin— Pairel23. col. 4.
Ampelo
-Page 131. col.'l.
Boxes-Page -
2, 3.
^'g^goLg.srP.'lffl.coLli'ptTsS.'coI.s"^.
!,l<liiig Materials, etc.-Page 131, col. 1,
'^FSf ?"?'• "■ ™. col- 1.2, 3.1;
r- 13i. col, 2, 3.
118, col. I, 2; p. 119, col. 3; p. 131,
p. 121, 001. 2, 3; p.
-Title page: p. 119, col.
121, col. 2; p. ip, col. 4: p. 133.Tol 8?4; p.' m'col i
Clnevnrla-Page 121. col. 3; p. 122, col. 1
fitis— Page 122, col. sV
ing in charge the S A~¥'l~ntkVt"«T,^^1ZV I ''^""""s ""•= wai-er in tne Dottom of the
al7„""'"X"A'"''-"""^»l"™°'"^-' Xhisarm mfde HsS renort anrtw«=H?=„K™^^^ *° ^.ow back to the
also made the SIX bouquets of the Lady Prof TreleMe wSsth^ntj^l '!£*'''!¥,*'l P'"'''''^' *°'l 'lie
;^"Y """-'s. * **»»= -i«. uui. 0.
"3';'J.!r34,''co1.i ■""'•^' ''■''^' °°'- '■ ^' ■>■ ^^' ™'
Cut 'Flowera-Pago 132, col. 1, 2, 3, J; p. 133. col. 1^
Cr'cIamea-PaBe 122, col. 2,3.
llf'ooTV.'n" m ?!,','7'^''"?on'""'?; "■ 121. col. 2; p.
Ui, col. 2; p. 123, col. 1; p. 130. col. 1. 2; n 131 col i
Decorative Plants, (Palms ieriir. 'srS 'i_
Jitle page; p. US, col. 3; p. 130. col. 1, 2, 4; p. 13J, cbl.
Fe'rtiiizers-
' l.e
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Sfi"!^"'!;'"-,';?8e 122 col 1, 3; p. 123, col. 4.
tjlasH— PaKel3l, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
eiazioK Tools— Page-— —
Goldflsli-Page 130, cbl. 1.
Ureeiihousee, etc., (tor sale or to lease) Page
Hall Insurnnce-Page 134. col. 4.
Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc.— Pago 12' mi 1
"?5^2?3°: APPara.„.-Pa'g'eT3tcol.T3! 4; p^J;
Hydrangeas^- Page^l23, col. 2, 3.
-Page 127, col. 2,
ape Gardeners-Page 133. col. 3
col. 1. 2. 3,
nioonfl
Mushr
-~:r„ftocU—eaee 121. co'l. 1, 2, 3'; p. 122
P. 123, col. I, i; p. 130, coi: 1, 2^ p. llJ;
p-Page 119, col. 3.
-Page 130. col. 4.
Plant Bed CI—.. .
Priiiiro«o»-Page 122. .. „.
Page 12T, col. 2, 8.
p. '119,'coJ.' 4 ; p. 123, col. 4;
-Page 127. col. 1.
age 119, col. 3; p. :
.jiFi iii,i,ei-s— Page 130, col. 1.
Sweet Peas— Page 118 col. 1, 2
^.«wi7t. X <;u,s — jrageiio c
Vegetable 8eeds, Plo
itllatlnir Apparatus -
.—Page 133. col.
Page 130, col. 4; p.
Violets-Page 121, col.
P. 134, col. 4.
Wants- Page 129, col. 8.
p. 123, col! 4; p. 126, col. 2;
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<rHE Klorist's Exchanged.
American Carnation Society.
The Third Annual Meeting of the Ameri-
can Carnation Society will be held at In-
dianapolis, Ind., on February 20 and ^1.
The following program has been arranged:
New Carnations and their Introduction
into Commerce.— Fred. Dorner, Lafayette,
«■ Border Carnations.— Prof . Bailey, Ithaca,
N Y
Cai-Dations for Cut Flowers.— B. Daille-
douze, Flatbush, N. Y.
Desirable Varieties and How they may
be Improved.— R. Witterstaetter, Cmci-
natti, O. ,„ ,^ ^, ,
Carnations in Canada.— Walter Must on.
Deer Park, Ont. .
The Discrimination of Diseases Without
the use of the Microscope.— Prof. Arthur,
Pnrdue University, Lafayette, Ind.
Flowers for ProBt.- J. T. Anthony, Chi-
cago, 111. , ., .^ .,, ,
The meeting and flower exhibit will oe
held in the Dennison Hotel, corner Ohio
and Pennsylvania sts. All persons inter-
ested are welcome to the sessions and
growers generally are invited to exhibit
flowers. ^ ^ „ ..
The Chester County (Penna.) Carnation
Society offers a gold medal for best six
blooms of carnations, any variety, not in-
troduced before 1893. Open to all growers.
Certiflcates of Merit will be awarded
valuable varieties. Further information of
C. J. Pennook, Secy.
Kennett Square, Pa.
Now Ready. '°'^.^ZIZ
the best varieties of CARNATIONS. Send
[• our price list.
HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
Carnation Booted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Knst or
otlier Disease ; 60 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. REGARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
CiRNlTION CUTTINGS
OF Atl. THE I.EADING
SORTS IN SEASON.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
COWIE AND SEE THE BOYS!
THL YELLOW GARNAIIOIJ. BOUTON D'OR.
Listen to what W. Albert Manda says after viewing a house:
"BOUTON D'OB is certainly a good grower and free bloomer :
a variety one can recommend with pleasure. I like it
better than Buttercup."
Price SI 0 00 per 100 tor rooted cuttings, ready IVIaroh 1st; ,$75.00 per 1000.
Orders filled in strict rotation. 250 at 1000 rates. We invite all to come and see it
tliomselves. It only takes
■ from New Fork City.
grow and convince tliomselves. It only taKes one ..uu, ...u.u ^,o,, ^„... .......
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.Y,
CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings.
Hinze's White, Fred. Creigliton. B. Pierson, A.
Wobb, Golden Gate, A. Flag. 51.50 per 100;
Pittsburg.
Clnb Meeting.
The Florists' Club met at Ludwig
& Riohter's store on January 9, with a fair
attendance. The nomination of officers for
the year took place, with the following
result: For president, P. S. Randolph;
vice president, James Sample and W. (i.
Duff, one to elect ; treasurer, John Bader,
N. Patterson and T. F. Beckert ; secretary,
Geo. Oesterle, J. IMiller and E. C. Ludwig ;
assistant secretary, J. Richter; executive
committee (three to elect), F. Burki, J.
Herron, A. Nelson, J. Bader, E. C. Reme-
man, G.-Ludwig, J. L. Wyland, J. W. Lud-
wig and T. F. Beckert.
The discussions for the evening were
principally on the future action of the Club
and from the expressions of those present
there is hope that the meetings hereafter
will be of more interest than they have
been lately. It was resolved to have a com-
mittee of two appointed to see about rent-
ing a convenient room for a meeting place.
It was suggested to have the Club room
open every Tuesday night, it possible, so
that the members could drop in and have
a chat or spend the time socially, and have
but one business meeting monthly.
The Spring Show committee is evidently
waiting for gentle Spring to come before
they are ready to report, as nothing has
yet been done, and the show will probably
go by default as the season is getting late.
Mr W. Duff extended an invitation to
the members to meet at his store on the
next regular meeting night, but being too
far away for many of the members, it was
decided to accept the invitation for some
future time, as a good attendance is de-
sirable at the next meeting, on January 38,
when election of oflScers takes place.
Through the kindness of Messrs. Ludwig
& Richter, the meeting will again take
place in their store on Federal St., Alleg-
heny
General News.
Ed. Swatne, of Kennet Square,
Pa was in our neighborhood lately intro-
ducing and taking orders for his new car-
nation, "Sweetbrier."
A W Smith's greenhouses had a narrow
escape from fire last week ; a large pile of
old lumber and boxes was ignited by
burning soot from the stack. With the
aid of the Are department the blaze was
soon under control.
C T SlEBBET'S stand in the market was
broken into last week and about 825 worth
cut flowers stolen.
W Keoeck, a few weeks ago, also lost
$30 worth of flowers by theft, and his stand
had again been tampered with lately, but
nothing was taken.
Chas. Hinkle has started in the plant
and cut flower business and built five new
greenhouses, heated by steam. Mr. Hin-
kle has a stand in the Allegheny market to
dispose of his stock.
GusTAV Ludwig is improving his stand
in the Allegheny market, and when com-
plete it wiTl be the largest there, having
also the best location.
"Old Prob" is still favoring us with
ethereal mildness, which is highly appreci-
ated by the growers, for the saving of fuel
is quite an item, especially when business
is dull and everybody complaining.
Stock is plentiful and prices hold up
pretty well. E. C. Reineman.
li'O: S15.00 per lOnO.
William Scott. $5.00 per 100.
Mme. D. Albertini, Edna Craig, SO.OO per ICO.
Cash with order. C. BESOLD, Mlneoln, h. I.
WHEN WRITING MENT'OW THE Fl OHIST'S EXCHAMGF
DAYBREAK CARNATION.
A visit from several prominent florists
of the state has convinced me that I
have the healthiest stock of the above
beautiful carnation in this state. Before
leaving my establishment they lelt
orders for Daybreak at 83 60 per lOfl and
$20.00 per 1000. I shall have about 60.000
well rooted cuttings at the following
prices: $3.50 per 100; S20.n0 per lOOO.
My customers "will please take notice
tliat I cannot accept personal clieclts.
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attica, Wyoming Co., New York
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1694.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
■WM. SWAVSU,
p. O. l5ox 326, KENNETT SOUARE, PA.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
from flats or pots; leadins cut tlower
varieties. Send for Price List.
Stock Plants, Igg PS" S
lixturc is the best the market
25,000 CARMATIONS-Rooted Cuttings,
50.000 VERBENAS— Rooted Cuttings, ®koo '^^'looo
PAHSYSEED. ti,c wcii-.™^^
_ Jt . *i^..,«,.ino- Tin<; qtrjiiii "-ives a ffreiiter per cent, or lar
VERBENA SEED. ^''^^io'lVS' .h" lal^lkt vawety and best coloTs of any known.
«- send for Price List. FREE. C. E. ALLEN, Brattleboro, Vt.
■VHEN tVRITIWG MENTION THE FLOHIST'S EXCHtNGF
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for " best seed-
lin" of any color " at Philadelphni, Nov.
7. '93. Color between Daybreali and
lan Davbreak."
Edwin lonspale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
\V. A. MAMJA.
Rooted cuttings, $10.00 per 100;
$SO.OO per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freemau's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET Lady Campbell, rooted runners,
$8.00 per lUO ; $35.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
VHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTEDmTiNGsTCARjSATlONS. «««TED CUTTINGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
catalogues ready January 1, 1894. Correspondence soUcrted.
Address H E. OHCITTY, r>at©I-SOn, IST. J.
The best collection of the newest and most profitable
Carnation Cuttings.
All the best varieties in cultivation. Fine
Steele of Buttercup and William Scott.
NO DISEASE.
.... ..ill have ready for delivery by IMarch
1st, 1891, the following kinds :
Doz
Diaz. Albertini $100
Reynolds 1 ""
COMMERCIAL * CARNATIONS
can be found at the model range of Carnation Houses at
csi i-J e: e: r>J ^ , i — ' -
Wait for our price list before placing your orders.
Remember our stock is WARRANTED.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I.
H WaiTIWG MEMTIOW THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
JCIlz. *fccj»»"i"o - "
William Scott 1 00
Bicliniond 1 ''0
Dr. Smart 100
Tlie Stuart a 00
Uncle JoUn * 00
Lizzie IVIcGowan
Daybreak
100
$6 00
6 00
5 00
3 00
Buttercup
tambom
Lady Emma
Portia
Mrs. Stanley 1 00
Tliomas Cartledge
Ddna Craig 1 00
Spartan 1 00
Puritan ^ ,.
Ordei's will be filled ni rotation, i^orres-
pondence solicited.
Terms: Strictly cash wUh order.
F. A. STORM, Carnationist,
Hillbright Grfenhouses, BATSIDE, L. I., 5. Y.
3 00
6 on
10 00
10 00
2 00
2 00
6 00
3 00
2 00
2 00
6 00
3 00
5 00
6 00
2 00
1000
$60 00
15 00
45 00
45 00
46 00
76 00
75 00
16 00
15 00
60 00
13 00
16 00
16 00
16 00
46 00
45 00
16 00
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ J
I CARNATIONS. I
1 ,ooa"^^-j:.nit:S^r^rir^T:i^^^^^;^-^^t I
writing please state how many you will want of each variety) ; ♦
:
:
DAYBREAK LIZZIE McGOWAN, SILVER SPRAY, GRACE DARLING,
AURORA, PORTIA, EDNA CRAIG, FRED. DORNER, J. R. FREEMAN
AND GOLDEN TRIUMPH,
i ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
T Pixley isone of those beautiful light pinlis
t with a lair sized flower ol model term anc
t iood strong caly-x. With ord,n"-"-'">'<
5 Stems can be cut twenty^inoh
ihegrowth is stroug and healthy.
Keller yon linow all about : they i
i long and
_„____sboth
..„..« Vn'makV'o^ood paying varieties lor cut
■ ttowe" ptiSe pe? 100, $12.00; per 1000,
$1(M.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100,
$12.00; per 1000, $90.00.
VERBENA LANCASTER BEAUTY. ^
Decidedly the prettiest Verbena that T
grows novel as Avell as beautiful, and sells i
at sight. Price per 100, $2.00. ^
PANSIES.— I can still supply a few of ♦
tliose seedling plants at $6.00 per 1000 or 75 ♦
cents per 100. The same good strain 1 J
always have. ^
t^- Tlie Best Adaertislng Medium for you is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Wlin? Because it meets
more of your customers than any other paper. I
}♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
The Klorisx's Exchange,
127
Quincy, 111.
Gottfried Gross will shortly add a new
greenhouse to his establishment here.
Indianapolis.
Holiday Trade.
, Holiday trade here turned out to
be better than expected, the Spring-like
weather, inducing many to wear flowers,
same as Easter. Blooming plants and
palms sold well ; prices on cut flowers were
below those of otter years. Shipped
stock— our supply being mostly Chicago
— was received in miserable condition
showing that it was pickled before the
holidays. Roses were scarce and could not
be bought ; why not sell when fresh ?
While the trade for many months has
been dull, more than dull, it seems to have
revived somewhat since and including the
holidays.
Preparing for Carnation Society Convention.
At a meeting called for the
purpose of arranging for the coming Car-
nation Society Convention to be held iu
this city February 20 and 21, committees
were appointed by the Society of Indiana
Florists and by the Indianapolis Florists'
Club to take charge of the exhibition room,
meeting room and entertainment. The
Convention will be held in the Dennison
Hotel, a large hotel well arranged and
equipped with all modern improvements;
exhibition room, meeting hall and banquet
room are all on the same floor. Rates are
low. Complete announcements later.
Tlte Clirysanthemum Show.
At this meeting it was decided to
hold the Eighth Annual Chrysanthemum
Show, November 6 to 10. The following
committee on premium list was appointed;
Fred. Dorner, Lafayette; Henry Rieman
and John Hartje, Indianapolis, this com-
mittee to report at the annual state meet-
ing to be held Wednesday evening, January
31, in Florists' Club hall this city.
Fire Insurance.
Fire insurance cos. are getting
beyond all reason in charging premiums
for greenhouses ; only a very few are tak-
ing these risks. They claim tliat so very
few florists insure their places that they
must charge a high premium, and also
that smoke would kill many plants. We
must have a Mutual Fire Insurance Com-
pany for florists. W. G. B.
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HENDERSON'S lULB CULTURE.
THIS is a large twenty-four paee book, with
Special Culture directions for over m
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
Kreat care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 25 Ola.
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ASPARAGUS CULTURE
THIS practical book, written by James
Baknes and Wm. Robinson, F. L. S.,
will be found a most valuable aid to all who
raise this most delicious vegetable. It con-
tains full descriptions, with illustrations of
all the best methods used in England and
France, and a translation of Mr. Leboeufs
'■Essay on Asparagus," it also contains the
particulars of the seven years competition
instituted for the improvement of Asparagus;
sent prepaid on receipt of 50 cents.
The Florist's Exchange,
170 Fulton St., New York,
SEED TRADE REPORT. I Something Handy
A KEVISED AND ENLAHaED EDITION.
PracticaMoriculture
BY PETER HENDERSON.
This work teaches how flowers and plants can
beBtbe"grownforprofit." The original Practical
FloriciUlure, written a juimher of yenra ago, has had
an enormous Bale, and it was admitted to be the
leading authority on this subject. We have received
numerous complimentary letters from people who
actually knew nothing of the florists' busiuesa, and
who have followed the iuBtructions of this book and
are now "full fledged florists,'" having a remunera-
tive and pleasant business. Tins new edition 0/
fracHcnl J^'oricuKiirehasbeen written tokeepabreast
of the times, as there are now many superior
methods of propagation and culture of flowers and
plants— and many improved varieties of plants— all
of which have been fully treated in this new edition.
' The following Tablo of Contenis
will Elve a pretty Eood Idea of the scope of the book,
viz.: How to become aflorlst; Thepncesofnursery
and greenhouse products at home and abroad ; the
profits of floriculture ; Aspect and soil; The prepara-
tion for new and the renovation of old lawns ; Lay-
ing out the flower garden; Designs for ornamental
Kroundsandflowergardens; Planting of flowerbeds;
^ ■'-' rpotting; Temperature and moisture; The
„5_, — r„'. i^..„;.,„„.,ii[jpots; Expert garden
' ' r protect! n>i._
a forbedding plants and
.„., „.„„„,„ „'and shading; Modes pi ^^..-..-b,
Heating bv^steam; Base-burning water heater;
Propagatioh of plants by seeds; Propagation by
seeds— whatvarietles come true from seeds; Prop-
agation of plants by cutting; Saucer system of prop.
i .„^„B„„„..„-.,.se3 by cuttings; rropag;
by grafting and budding; Greenhonse PI
in demand in spring; The cultivation of tht y^^^^>^^,
Coldframe Plants mos^soldin spring; Plants most
in demand for window decoration in winter; Culture
of winter flowering plants for cut flowers; BOBe
growingin winter; Bulbsforwinter flowers; Violets,
,.,iii,Di.,i.uoujL.,uo,»j.,...«. — „siindMignontte;Bouy-
ardias.Stevlas, Eupatoriums.Hellotropes, Pomsettia
andotherwinterfloweringplants: Orchids; Chinese
Primrose. Geranium, Camellia and Euchaiis ; Plants
used for decoration of rooms; General collection ol
plants grown under glass ; Construction of bouquets,
etc.; Hanging baskets; Parlor or window gardening!
Formation of rockwork and plants for rocks; Are
plants injurious to health ? The injury to plants by
■ '; Nature'slaw of colors: what flowers will
the shade; Succession crops in the greem
Insertion will be given in this column
to all commimications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Prices for Carnation Blooms,
Editor Florists' jExcTuinge:
DEAR SIK— I note in your report concern-
ing what I said at the recent dinner of tlie
New Yorlt Florists' Club, you print that I
explained the rumor that carnations were
sold at $12 per hundred in this city by stat-
ing that I had been offered that figure. In
this your correspondent is in error. I
stated that we were selling Storm King at
$12 per hundred and that a retail dealer
had offered $15 per hundred for carnations
as well grown as flrst-class American Beau-
ties are grown. We are selling Storm
King at fl2 per hundred— the entire cut
from 600 plants being taken by W. H.
Brower, Broadway and Fifth a ve.. New
York. C. W. WAKD.
Queens, N. Y., January 15, 1894.
[Mt. Ward has shown us his shipping
lists where his commission man returns
him $12 per 100 for Storm King carnation.
-Ed.]
Catalogues Received.
F. G. Pratt, Concord, Mass.— Wholesale
Trade List of Concord Nurseries.
A. & G. ROSBAOH, Pemberton, N". J.
—List of Plants and Booted Cuttings.
T. H. Spaulding, Orange, N. J.— Cata-
logue of Chrysanthemums, Cannas, Bego-
nias.
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven,
Mich.— Trade List of Rooted Cuttings Car-
nations.
J C. Gibson, Woodbury, N. J.— De-
scriptive Wholesale Price List of Novel-
ties and Specialties in Plants and Rooted
Cuttings for Spring, 1894.
Jos. F. DICKMAN, St. Louis, Mo.— Illus-
trated catalogue of seeds ; only proved and
old time varieties as have become stand-
ards are listed. Mr. Dickman was awarded
first premium lor "best seeds" at the St.
Louis Fair in 1892.
VicK's Floral Guide, 1894, Rochester,
N. Y.— A handsomely illustrated catalogue
of 112 pages, the covers of which show pic-
tures of some of the firm's novelties in the
new white branching aster, the variegated
hop and double white anemone. Whirlwind.
H. CANNELL & Sons, Swanley, Kent.—
This is the first English catalogue of the
season to reach us. It is termed a "com-
plete seed guide," and is well illustrated.
It is very appropriate that a firm that has
done so much for the improvement of the
tuberous begonia should select these fiow-
ers for their cover illustration, which is a
fine sample of the lithographer's art.
F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kan.—
Descriptive catalogue, profusely illus-
trated, and containing a handsome colored
plate of different vegetables. A local paper
says of this firm that "owing to their tre-
mendous mail business, Lawrence is en-
abled to have the benefit of free delivery of
mail to all her citizens."— truly a public
benefactor. Their trade in field seeds is
very extensive.
Z. De Forest Elt &Co., Philadelphia,
Pa.— Farmer's Almanac and Seed Manual
for 1894. Gives explicit and concise in-
structions for work during the year in dif-
ferent latitudes, and is beautifully illus-
trated. This firm's trade motto Is "we
believe fair, honest dealing the only basis
for permanent prosperity," and the numer-
ous practical testimonials, received from
parties near home, which they print go far
to prove that they practice what they
preach,
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Flokists bx-
CHANGE, 170 Fulton St.. N. Y.
Mr. Bobbins, of WethersBeld and Mr. J.
Y. Macon, of Adams, N. Y., were in town
this week.
Philadelphia.— Gallagher, Boe & Co.
have recently started in the seed business
at 347 S. Front st. Farm, field and garden
seeds are their specialties, and they also do
a commission business in fruit and pro-
duce. Mr. J. H. Gallagher was for thir-
teen years with W. Atlee Burpee as man-
ager of his freight and express order
department, and was also In charge ol the
garden and farm seed stocks. We wish
the new firm all success.
Richmond, Va.
How refreshing it is to hear 9f good busi
ness being done in these dull times !
J. H. HARVEY says he was never busier
and was very fortunate in having full
crops, so had not to depend upon outside
W A. HAMMOND was situate likewise;
had especially heavy stock ol his violet,
May Handy, with which he controls the
Southern market; he assured me up to and
on Christmas Day he sent out 30,000 blooms,
all retail orders, and is picking every day.
Toler & Cole had no reason to com-
^ BiOHMOND Floral Co. were kept busy
with funeral work.
Seed Trade.
C F Wood, of Wood Sc Son, speaks
highly of Spring trade, which has opened
well This firm controls extensive South-
ern business, making agricultural seeds a
specialty. They have a branch store upon
a prominent corner of the only market.
'^ W. Mott.
Raleigh, N. C.
Henry Steinmbtz has added to his es-
tablishment since my last visit, and say she
will have to expand still more, owing to
increased business, which has been with
him exceedingly good up to present time.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
West Grove, Pa.— It is reported in the
daily press that Alfred F. Conard, lately of
the principals of Dingee & Conard Com-
nanyrand Antoine Wintzer, propagator m
thesame known establishment are starting
into the business independently, and that
Mr. Wintzer is preparing to build large
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Jersey City, N. J.— Woldemar Earth
has sold his place at 109 Paterson St. to
Jules Eittman, and has bought the estab-
lishment of Mrs. F. Boenbeck, at Bayonne
City, N. J., where he will continue business,
growing mostly ferns.
SACRAMENTO, CAL.-The 0. W. Reed
Nursery Company has been incorporated.
The capital stock is $300,000, which has all
been subscribed by the directors, who are
C W Reed and M. D. Heed, of Washing-
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known firm now contain over 1,000 acres,
and are devoted to trees, shrubs, hardy
plants, roses, and small fruits, etc., and
the greenhouses embrace 75,000 feet of
glass. Reasonable prices and high grade
stock of known value are what Che firm
depend on in building up a direct trade be-
tween grower and planter.
We beg to call attention to the new trade
mark of Mr. J. J. Peters, Long Island City,
N. Y., which appears in his advertisement
in this Issue.
NEW YORK CITY.
By every mail I receive evidence of your
paper being the BEST MEDIUM to reach
the trade to which it is devoted. You may
count on my advertisement every season
if it continues to do only ONE-TENTH of
the good it Is now doing.
H. A. Stoothoff.
THE GOLDFISH AND 'Ts CULM.
By Hugo Mulebtt.
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The author of this book has for many years made
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authority on their cultlvalion and management.
He hae token the initiative in this country to make
bulb growing a special induEtry, and therefore
writes from his own long and extensive expenenoe.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS
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have been drawn from nature and engraved ex-
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pSy stated, practical, and to the point Mr.
Allen renounces the idea that it is difacult to suc-
cessfully raise flowering bulbs.and shows that their
iiecessaiy requirements are simple and few. What
Sot to griw forma an important feature in this book.
THE LOSSES OF BULBS
from overestimating their hardiness are clearly re-
counted, and the simple remedies to prevent sucl
losses are so plainly indicated and described that
any one following these directions will suffer very
little loss In the future.
Handsomely illustrafed, Cloih, 12 mo. Price, postpaU, $2,03
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Cattleya House.
An outlook should be kept for slugs to
pfevent them injuring those varieties
Which are now in bloom, such as Cattleya
TrianaSand C. Percivaliana. Another im-
portant item_ is to keep the water off the
flowers, especially the drip, Which will also
make short work of them. If the plants
now in bloom be put in a cool and dry
place the flowers will last from tliree to
flVe weeks.
Some plants of Cattleya Percivaliana
will now oe out of flower ; these should be
kept cooler and watered only sparingly
tlntil the new growth shows itself, ready to
start in the Springtime:
Be careful that Cattleya gigas and its
variety Sanderiana do not start to grow
ahead of time, which is a trait of this vari-
ety, otherwise you will look in vain for the
fine, rich colored flowers in the Idte Sum-
mer.
The same treatment as prescribed above
should be applied to Cattleya Dowiana and
C. aurea, as they make their growths and
flower about the same time as C. gigas.
Some specimens of Cattleya speeiosissima
will be now in bloom, and plants not yet
in flower should be given a good supply of
water, as this variety, unlike others,
makes its growths rapidly from which it
produces flowers as soon as the growths
Chicago.
Business the past week has been only
fair. Stock was cleaned out pretty well,
but prices are low. There is a general
complaint among the growers of not
receiving enough money to pay their coal
bills for the past few months.
There is very little doing in the way of
social, events and the retailer is conse-
quently complaining. Good Beauty is
scarce, also adiantum and violets.
Owing to the absence of a quorum there
was no meeting of the Florists' Club on
Thursday evening last.
John F. Kidwell has been very busy
since Christmas with funeral work.
ALEX. NewITT, of the Chicago Floral
Co., is laid up with rheumatism.
The reception and ball given by the
Florists' Exchange Pleasure Club on
Wednesday evening, January 10, was a
very enjoyable event. The weather was
all that could be desired, and the attend-
ancej considering the hard times, was good.
The hall was neatly draped with evergreen,
which was kindly donated by W. W.
Burdsall. Ernst Wienhoeber loaned two
very effective groups of decorative plants
for the stage. Ed. Winterson, Fred.
Ohlend and B. Blamenser did good worli
in the refreshment room. The music was
excellent, and when the dance broke up, in
the small hours of the morning, all
a .. „ . , , -, ; = . expressed themselves as well pleased with
nnisb. buch plants should be put in the the evening's entertainment
warm house with plenty of light. After The Chicago Horticultural Society held
the flowering season this variety requires its annual meeting at the Sherman House
the longest resting period of all the Cat- " -~ ~ _
tleyas.
Leelia purpurata and its varieties are
now growing, and should be well attended
in Watering to ensure a good crop of flow-
ers the coming Summer.
Lalia harpophylla will be pushing its
beautiful orange red flowers through the
sheaths, and should get suiflcient water
until the plant is out of bloom.
L. elegans is seldom found growing suc-
cessfully owing to the fact tnat the major-
ity of growers give it too long a resting
period. In my experience I have found
that this variety requires but little rest
and should be kept watered all the year
round ; thus treated it will often flower
two and three times a year.
Lselia cinnabarina, although not often
seen in bloom, should be throwing up its
graceful spike, with from ten to twenty
orange red flowers.
The temperature in Cattleya house should
be from 60 to 65 degrees; ventilation should
be given on bright days to keep the atmos-
phere sweet. Tobacco stems should be
chauged at least once a month to keep all
insects off the plants.
Jos. A. Manda, Jr.
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-*- florist business ; has good iinowledge of seeds,
bulbs, plants, etc. Good rapid writer, with linowl-
edge of book keeping. Highest references. Address
W. B.. care of this paper.
CIITUATION wanted on commercial place, imme-
•^ diately, without board, by silent, diligent
gardener, age 2S. Has best references from Germany.
Specialist in Cyclamen. Theo. Wiest, 427 Herkimer
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
January 13. The following ofBcers were
elected for the coming year : President,
William H. Chadwick ; vice-presidents, F
Kanst, J. A. Pettigrew, E. H. Uhlein ;
treasurer, Melville E. Stone ; secretary,
William E. Egan ; assistant secretary, P.
J. Hauswirth; directors, George Schneider,
Philip D. Armour, Andrew McNallv,
Charles L. Hutchinson, William H. Rand,
James W. Ellsworth, Samuel W. Allerton;
executive committee, G. L. Grant, O. P.
Bassett, J. C. Vaughan, George C. Gard-
ner, J. T. Anthony, W. N. Rudd.
T. F. K.
STOCK WANTED.
UUANTED, lOOO Little Gem Callas, SOOSpot-
" fed Callas, 2SO Amorphophallus RIvlerl,
TIgrI dlas, and other bulbs. Please send catalogue
and prices, jq^n GERMAN. Haddonfleld, N. J.
ITIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HELP WANTED.
WANTED
working gardener. Must
be thoroughly practical
and experienced iohot-
nonse culture of roses, carnations, and care of lawn
and vegetable garden. Only those willing to work
faithfully, who are trustworthy, strictly temperate
and can appreciate a good place, need apply. State
experience, name of last and former employer, copy
of references, age, nativity, and wages, desired to
PEUMANENT, care Flokists' Exchange.
'W-A.IM-
obituary.
Keokuk, Ia —John G. Hartel, who, for
several years past had been engaged in
the wholesale and retail seed business, died
at his home here last week at the early age
of 33 years. The cause of his death was a
severe attack of typhoid fever. Deceased
was a native of this city and leaves a wife
and one little son.
FLATB0SH, N. Y.— Louisa, wife of Chas.
Zeller, the senior member of the well-
known firm of Charles Zeller's Sons, flor-
ists and nurserymen, died on January 11
very suddenly, at 7,30 o'clock, of heart
failure, at her home on Lefferts St., Flat-
bush, aged flfty-six years. Deceased had
a host of friends in the town and this city.
Mrs. Zeller is survived by her husband,
two sons and one daughter, for whom
rquch sympathy is felt. The funeral ser-
vices took place Sunday afternoon at her
late residence. The interment was in
Greenwood cemetery.
Springfield, Mass.— William H. Bull,
for years a market gardener at West
Springfield, died on January 10, at his
home in this city from the eSects of
paralysis, at the age of 54. He had con-
ducted the Taurus gardens until a few
years ago. when failing health caused him
to retire from active life. Mr. Bull was a
contributor to the American Gardening,
and other journals on horticulture, and de-
lighted to have an abundance of blooming
plants among the early radishes and let-
tuce. W. F. G.
Queens, N. Y.
C. W. Ward received the diploma of the
Hampden County Horticultural Society at
the exhibition of November 13-17, 1893, for
eleven varieties of carnations.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
Prospect Park Greenhouses, Brooklyn.
It is gratifying to note the growth of
desire to please and educate the putplic who
visit the above park. Prospect Park, even
in mid- Winter, has its beautiful scenes,
where majestic pines meet and form ave-
nues o'er glittering snows ; where hem-
locks interlock with Arbor vitas, and lend
enchantment to the dells. Trees may be
leafless, grass may be brown, but there are
beauty spots in Prospect Park that can
only be seen in Winter when the attrac-
tions of the more famous parks lie solely
in the ice-covered ponds ; and while there
are ice-covered ponds here also, still there
is a greater and a more pleasing attraction
in the conservatories. Unfortunately,
these conservatories are in a very remote
part of the park, and there are many thou-
sands of citizens who do not know of their
existence. Yet, despite their remoteness,
there can always be found an army of visi-
tors, who delight over the many beauties
and curiosities to be there found.
In the cacti house can be seen one of the
best collections in this country ; they are
all fine specimens and cause a good deal of
merriment to those who do not handle
them. In a house devoted to orchids there
are at present in bloom a flne batch of Cat-
tleyas, cypripediums, calauthes, oncidi-
ums, phaelanopsis, etc. A flne assortment
of ferns and foliage plants adorns another
house, while another is fllled with bloom-
ing plants. There is always something in
bloom in this house ; at present it is tulips,
hyacinths, narcissus, primulas, jessamine,
and several other batches of seasonable
flowers, while the side benches contain
some remarkably well-grown Ardisia
crenulata, bearing hundreds of berries,
and a flnelot of dwarf orange trees loaded
with ripe fruit.
The flne palm house recently built by
the Lord & Burnham Co., is filled with
immense palms and foliage plants, many
of which were exhibited in the Now York
section at the World's Fair. The center of
this house contains a nice group of pla.its
which are admirably arranged ; surround-
ing this is an outside bench of ferns, cro-
tons, palms, and a general assortment of
decorative plants, including a row of vin-
cas, which give a very pleasing effect.
The whole reflects great credit on the
genial young gentleman in charge, John
Whalley, who seems to be greatly inter-
ested in pleasing all.
In the propagating houses we found the
well-known suoerintendent, Mr. Thomson,
illustrating to a group of inqairers the
mode of growing bulbs for Winter flower-
ing. Mr. Thomson has a patent on the
way of winning friends; he fills every
Brooklynite with enthusiasm on plants
and.flowers. Jas. Ivera Donlan.
lartreat seed and floral businesses
the South. Do a lars:e catalogue trade ;
grand openiug for the right man. For
particulars address
SEEDSMAN 86,
Flobists' Exchange.
\y\/'j^t^-r\
A man to take charge of nursery. One
who is thoroughly acquainted with the
propagation and cultivation of fruit and
ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., who oan
bud and graft. Must be perfectly sober
and competent. Address
B. 4. ELLIOTT 00., 56 sixth st., Pittsburg, Pa
WHEW WBrriHS MEMTIOH the n-OBlST'S EXCHANGE
Gardener Wanted.
Young Scotchman preferred, married,
must be well trained in care of veget-
ables, tlowers, shrubbery and Green-
house, thoroughly competent to take
entire charge of a gentlemen's place.
Apply by mail, giving qualifications,
references, and wages expected, to
"MEDICAL RECORD,**
45 East 10th Street,
\/\/^ >^ rvi -T
A first class grower of Cut Flowers, with
Capital, to take an interest in the best
Floral and Seed business in one of the
hirgest cities in the South. Have trade
for all the cut flowers we can grow. A
grand opportunity for the right man.
For particulars address South, care
of this paper.
An experienced SEEDSMAN, well
up in Flower Seeds and filling
orders. Address, stating experience
and salary expected.
"SEEDSMAN," 14, care Florists' Exchange.
WESLEY, MD.
We thanl<: you kindly for the manner
in which you have served us and can truiy
endorse the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE as
one of the BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUMS
that we use. We hope you may be able
to still increase its popularity, which no
doubt, in our minds, heads the list for a
trade paper, and you can depend on our
patronage for our Fall business.
W. M. Peters Sons.
AMERICAN
GARDENING
r ILLUSTRATED
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE
A Free and Independent RejMresentative o
Horticultural Interests.
PUBLISHED I
S INTERESTS OF THE:
AMATEUR IN THE GARDEN,
THE CONSERVATORY AND THE HOME,
THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWER,
TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERS.
Home Ground Arrangements and Greenhouse
Construction Practically Illustrated.
Special Inducements to Florists who will Can-
vass AMERICAN GARDENING for us.
THE FLOmSTS' EXCHANGE, 1 On- Year
The best Trade paper; """ *"'
AMERIGiN GARDENING,
The best Amateur paper ;
$1.75.
Correspondence in regard to this advertise-
ment should be addressed
AMERICAN GARDENING. 170 Fulton St., U.
REWiaXTU^, ENLAKGED AND iliaSTBAJ^Ett.
Issued February 1st, 1890.
HENDERSON'S
New Handbook of Plant
This new editioii compriBes about fifty per cent..
more genera than the former one, and embraces the
botanical name (accentuated according to the latest
authoritie8),derivation,natural order, etc., together
with a short history of the different genera, and
concise instmctions for their propagation and cul-
tura A valuable feature of the boolt, particularly to
amateurs, i8 the great care that has been given to
obtain all the leading local or common English
names, together with a comprehensive glossary of
Botanicaland Technical terms. Plain inatntctiona
are also given for the cultivation of the principal
vegetables, fruitsandflowers— both for the Amateur.
Florist^ and Market Gardener— particularly full
instructions on forcing Eoses, Bulbs and other
plants used forcutflowers in winter, also Tomatoes,
Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawberries, etc.,,
together with comprehensive practical directions
about soils, manures, roads, lawns, draining, im
plementa, green-honse buildings, heating by steam
and hot water, propagating byeeede and cuttings,
window gardening, shrubs, trees, etc. In short
everything relating to General Horticulture is given
In alphabetical order, in a way so complete as io
make it, as a book of reference, equally aa valuable
as encjclopffldias of gardening four times its size.
Bffnders(m''s New Handhoiik ■/ Plants and OeneraX
Soriiculture contains about 800 illustrations.
Price. $4.00, Post-par.d.
FOR BA LB TtV
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street, New York.
130
T^HE T^T OPJTST'S -R-JTOTTATMaEJ.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
. J ^AT T i T.TI.Y BUliBS. Surplus Btooia
ol Yello^Citobe and f lat Uanvers ONION
SFED SJIILAX, COBiEA, Etc. CollectorB
Prttchardla, PUffinlxand ""^f-.^AI-M *eeds
inlarEeorsmalUotsatlowratea. AUST11A1-.1AH
Lnd J APANESE Seeds of all kinds, collected by
om own aBeuts and supplied fresh as soon as re-
celTed. Write for cjuotations to Seed Dcpt.,
6EKM Allf FKUIT CO., los Angeles, Cal.
DECORATORS.
Trv Caldwell's Parlor Brand of
WILD SMIL AX. See descriptive
advertisement tliis issue.
CYCAD ZAMIA INTE6R1F0L1A
price on application.
<!PinEBl.lLIES.(HTmenocallisCarribiBum,)
^"^bulbs 5 to 8 incf. circ, 88.00 per 100; $10.00
per 1000 ; $90.00 per 10,000. Write for prices
on anything you want to
SOAR BROS., Lemon City, Bade Co Fla.
s^T^EAUTIFUL,
13 ELEGANT,
^ CHEAP,
* QUICK.
CmOWtLl'S PARLOR BRANO
OF SOUTHERN WILD SM'LAX
Is guaranteed to contain none but perfect
sprays, bright, fresh and very careful y
selected *ith an eye to beauty. Perfectly
clean, no trash or leaves to litter the
floor, a very important point m Parlor
Decorations and one that all decorators
will appreciate. Put up in very light boxes
containing 50 running yards, or will
cover a surface containing 200 square
feet Cheaper, cleaner and as beautitul
as any other green oflfered. "Weight, per
box, 30 pounds. The Parlor Brand can
be purchased only direct of
CALDWELL, The Woodsman
EVERGREEN, ALA.
Price, 13.00 per box. Cash with order.
TRY IT THIS MONTH.
WHEN WRmNQ MEHTIQW THE FLOHIST'S EXCH«WGE
FERNS. STRONG PLANTS.
Asplenium Ebeneum » ■'! *[}j|j
Bleclinum Serrulatum v' V fri Am
Nephrolepis Bxaltata, (Sword fern) 75 4.00
OsmunaaKeEaHs,(Koyalferi.) •« "O
Polypodlum Aureum 1-™ J-""
■| Inoanum •» j;Jg
" plumula ^^^
Anv of tills list from'open srnund at SIS.OO per
1000 or S3.00 per 100 delivered.
BRAND & WICHERS. San Antonio Fla.
FARLBYBNSB.
We offer fine fronds of tbis Ouoon o*
Ferns, at SIO.OO per 100. Plants
from 60 cts. to $5.00.
ARECA UUTESCENS.
Win. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft flO »»
LATANIA BORBONICA.
■r^-tj:^ "••■••r.v.-.v.l!
Phoenix Rscllnata, 7 in. pots, 3i ft
Asparagus Plumosus, 5
Pandanus Veitchll, 8 in. pots, 4 ft
New Bedford, Mass.
At the annual meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists' Club the following officers
were elected : President, Josiah Eaton, jr.;
vice-president, John P. Eooney ; secretary,
Frederick Puckering ; assistant secretary,
Charles F. Biley ; treasurer, Robt. Taber ;
executive board, Robert Mitchell, Dennis
Shea, Peter Murray and the above officers.
Pittsfield, Mass.
The annual meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists' Club of Berkshire Co., Pitts-
field, Mass., was held on January 10, with
a good attendance of members. Ihe fol-
lowing officers were elected for the year;
President, Col. W. Cutting; first vice-
president, John White ; second vice-presi-
dent, Wm. Grifflta; secretary, W M. Ed-
wards ; treasurer, HP. Lneas : auditor, A.
P Meredith; guard, G. MacArthur; ex-
ecutive committee, Messrs. A.P. Meredith,
J. F. Hass, Edw. Dolby, Geo. H^ Thomp-
son, Robert Johnson and Thos. Campbell.
"W. M. Edwabds, Sec'y.
Washington.
Early Sweet Peas.
On a recent visit to STRAUSS & Go's
greenhouses, I noticed that the sweet peas
were showing buds. They will be several
weeks earlier than usual this season ; the
plants look strong and healthy. None of
the houses are devoted exclusively to this
fiower; they are planted in patches of
three or four plants along the middle of
some of the rose benches, at the bases of
the iron supports, and in other positions
where there is no danger of obstructing
the light from the other plants in the
house The carnation houses are the ones
most used for this purpose ; the sides of the
benches furthest from the sun are bordered
with them. The seed was sown about the
beginning of November. As the plants in
Japanese Fan Tail
GOLD FISH.
Finest varieties, mixed.
•)?:•
largest j
shippin
le year old, $3.0(1
00 per dozen, iii-
is ttie bestseapuii
cash" WITH OKDBR.
EDW. S. SCHMID,
■712 13th St., Washington, D, C
M WRITING MENTION THE FLOR'ST'S ■^ACHANC'^
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and hy far the
be»t mnchine in the marlset. Don't buy a Ventl-
Ijitor ULtil yuu have seen my illustrated descriptive
circular, which wlii be sent youjre.e, Eiving prices,
etc. Also Champion
Adiantum CunoaJum, 8 1
0 25
. 6 OU
. 2 50
H" 100
pots, IJ high by
mum ».Mnt,rtiM"., " .". jt-".-, -a — o — -
„ ft. diameter .... ;•••:■••;,•■,;„• ,?„
Cut Adianlum Cunoa»um, Bne fronds, $1-00 a 100
Cut Asparagus Plumosus, 8 ft. strings, 60 cts.,
76 cts. and $1.00 . ^ , ,
All measurements are from floor, standard pots.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
4.000,000 EVERGREEN GUT FERNS
ESPECIALLY BOR FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN lOTS OF 5C00 AND UPWARDS. .<i1.00 PER 1000. Ferns
f mniahed the ye«r round. Special attention given to supplying
the Wholesale Trade
^ Iverizer and
sifter. Address
c=- e:. n^n/'C3>i — F=",
Boi 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
WHEN WPrriNG MENTION THe. CVOB.»-"o «CB«wee
PLANT BED CLOTH
X-. :o.
SIEBRECHT & lADLEY, Rose Hill Nursery,
FIRST-With DECORATIVE PLANTS of all kind.
SECOND-With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.50-$2.00 a pair,
THIRD-With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS.
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC^INA CANES.
409 StU. -A.ve., aST^^w ^rorlx.
NEW YEAR'S BARGAINS.
To make room we offer the following, of which we have large stocks, at
reduced rates, as below. All fine healthy plants.
Packing' carefully attended to.
per 100
to 00
,10 00
Acapanthus Umta., blooming size 10 CO
'■ ., " 2inch 8 00
Aeacias, fine foliage sorts 7 00
Cyperusalt., 4 Inch 1 OO
Cordyline Indivisa, 6 inch , 16 00
i. " 4inch 700
3inch 3 00
Coronilla Glauca, 6 inch blooming 15 00
Eaonymus Jar. Anrea, 4 inch 7 00
rarf agiuni Grande, 3 inch 7 00
All orders must be ac
Acorus Variegatus, stron;
Aralia Sieboldii, 4 inch. . .
per 100
Grevilleallobnsta, 4 inch 7 00
Honeysuckle Halliana, 3 inch 3 00
Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 inch, extra 20 00
" 4 inch, strong 10 00
Lemon Verbenas, 4 inch stock plants 7 00
Palms, Wasliingtonia Fil., 6 inch 35 00
" Cham£EropsE,vcelsa,4in.,4leaves.35 00
Petunias, double fringed 3 00
Phormium Tenax, 6 inch 16 00
4inch, extra 10 00
Russellia Juncea, 4 inch 7 00
Tritoma Grandiflora, 3 inch 7 00
Vincavar., 4nich, extra 7 00
lompanied by tlie casli.
E. IVI. MITCHELL, Port Hope, Ont., CANADA.
crease in size they are fed with very weak
guano water ; this liquid seems to give sub-
stance to the vines without causing a weedy
rank growth.
A very healthy lot of pansies was grow-
ing along the fronts of the carnation
benches ; there has been a good sale for
these flowers this season. Plants are raised
from seed about the end of August and
cuttings taken from the seedlings ; these
make the best blooomers.
White Hoose Decorations.
At the White House reception to
the diplomatic corps given by the President
and Mrs. Cleveland, the decorations were
almost wholly in green. Ferns, palms and
marantas were used in great profusion.
One of the groups in the reception room
looked very rich ; it was arranged with
shapely plants of the turtle back plant,
Sphoerogyne latifolia, interspersed with
the graceful new Davallia polyantha and
bordered with Maranta pulchella. Very
few cut flowers were used ; the only places
where they were utilized in their usual
profusion were the mantel.s and mirror
rests of the east room. The gay uniforms
of the diplomats supplied color enough in
the general effect. For the flrst time in the
history of White House entertainments
small, vari-colored electric lamps were used
among the plants, with splendid effect.
This gave such great satisfaction that it
will be a permanent feature at future dis-
plays.
Cutting Distrihntion hy Agr. Dept.
Quite a large force of men have
been hard at work for some time in the
garden of the Agricultural Department,
making cuttings of fruit and other plants
for gratuitous distribution. Figs and
grape vines are most in demand ; of the
former, thousands of the beat varieties are
yearly shipped to the South where, of
course, they succeed admirably. The cut-
tings are made about twelve inches long,
tied two dozen in a bundle, and buried in
sand in one of the graperies until wanted.
Mr Saunders, the suoerintendent, says
that the best way to root these and lots of
other fruit-bearing plants, is to insert the
cuttings in the soil until their tops are
level with the surface, then cover over all
with two inches of sand. . .
The demand for improved varieties of
such fruits as pineapples, grapes and ohyes
is yearly increasing. A large part of the
orange house has been planted with the
finest Italian varieties of olives m order to
grow wood for cuttings to supply the
southern and western states. The reports
on the progress of the Japanese persimmon
lately sent out by the Department are very
encouraging. It may be stated, to show
the hardiness of the new hedge plant. Cit-
rus tritoliata, that plants of it, which have
stood out in very exposed situations for
several years past, have this Summer
borne lots of flowers and ripened a oonsid-
erable quantity of fruit. ^ ^ ^^^^^^
Best Protection Against Early Frosts
Cheap substitute tor glass on hot beds, cold
frames, etc., etc.
Three grades: light, MEDIUM, HEAVY.
Best shade for Greenhouses.
NATIONAL WATERPROOF FIBER CO..
35 South Street, N. Y.
WH EN WR mWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Laurus Nobilis
Latania Borbonica
Gorypha Australis
treca Lutescens
Kentia^elmoreana
Kentia Forsteriana
Philodendron Pertusum
Pandanus Utilis
Pandanus Veitchii
Ptychosperma Alexan-
drs
Seaforthia Elegans
FiGUS Elastica
M4X MOSENTHIH, New DMam, H, J
WH E r- wmriWRMFWTIQrt THE FLOBIST'S EXCHAMGE
SCHENECTADY, N. V.
EnoloGed find check for amounfcof bill. Thin is
money weU spent; auccess awaits those wlio adver-
tise in the Florists' Exchange ; at least, that is
our experience. J. E. FELTUOUSEN.
The^ Klorist's Exchanoe
131
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AHD BUILDERS.
steam ana Hot 'Mrater Heating: Engineers.
Plans and Estimatea f umisbed on applloation.
GRE[IIIIOIIS[ ll[llTllli; IND YINTILIIIIIIG
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR
Mention paper i Send four cents postage lor iiluatrated catalogue. ,
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvlngton -on' Hudson, N. Y,
pitching^ ^G
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
0
GREENHOUSE PROPRIETOnS
Can gave monej and avoid
annoyance by using our
Patent Sash Lifters and
Hinges. Pi-ioe and descrip-
tion furnished by
BAY STATE HARDWARE CO..
Freeport Slreet, BOSTON, MASS.
IH^^ FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
«.i'^^ NINETEEN SIZES.
Pei-fect Sasli Baising' Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
' Mention paper. or slate Tops
^EXP 4C. POSTAGE FOR ICCUSTRAXED CATALOGUE
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HBWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEN WRtTlWG MEMTIOPi THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
KECEIVED
AI.I.
BEST
AWARDS
LAST
EOUR
TEARS.
Opens sasli
same height
„, , at far end.
The only mac e in competilion receiTing a
terliflcate of Merit at llie SI. Lonis OonTention.
E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.
APPARATUS,
For GREENHOUSES, ETC.
JOHN &. SGOLLAY,
74 and 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, - N. Y.
Send stamp for catalogue.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
S 10.000 worth in stock, which i
ot within the nex "
cent, offllst 1
7 inch Dots, per 100, $^.!i(l
llnnglng VnBes. Cjilndnrs Tor Cat.Flowcrs.
rinoh. perdoz8n....t0.75 I ilxS inch, per ddzen, tl.(0
8 ;. ; • ■■ l.O'l 9j6 ■• •• i.z6
fo ■• ■• :;;: ^13 | '"^^ " - '■*"
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
Fort Edward, N. Y. Doc. 12, 1893.
AUGUST ROLKEB & SONS, 136 & 188 W. 24th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
LOCKLAND
LUMBER
CO.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York
urj^ures before buying ma.s. . . ^.tUnatee JFreelu Oiven.
GLASS!
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS^
agament of William Dopffel ani Conrad Breitschwerth. The SSiness wurbe conSScted as SfrS'
Siw ;„!?r|PH °° ^ larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods We havJ aooorf"
mgly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed faoilitips a r » tT™ ,,™„„^ X t of, i?'
argest order on short notice. ^Our'^iatest improved ??Shfaes are furn?n|Zt^t5r^^^^^^
r^™?SSL?s7/s?SSt'a^'o'Si?u\^n\1vfy^of^^^^^^^^^
Mention paper.^
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 HorHi Salina St., Syracuse, H.Y.
Gree:n House
Clear \ f^rrER Cypress
No Putty '
REQUIRED X
' VI
MATERIAL FOR
GREENHOUSES.
nd for Circulars and Testimonials.
Address LOCKLAND, OHIO.
p. O. BOX 1190.
FOXTSDED IgBU,
THE REBD GLASS COMPANY,
05 TVarren Street & 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6th and 8th Ave. Bleyaled Stations, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS f^ I j^tSS^tSS^
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, ett
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence in\
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish tliem in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. Itwillbetoyour
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "'' "^hilIdelpmI"^^^^
WAREHOUSES fPeai-son Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N.T.
w.nnE,riuuaca^ Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
GLASS
L MIRRIU SOX,
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT BEDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
63 Soulh 5th Avenue,
bet. Houston and Bleecker Sts.
NEW YORK.
AT LOWEST RATES.
89 Liberty Street,
bet. Broadway and, Church St.,
NEW YORK.
Sold on their merits and not on tiieir antiquity, t
THE RIGHT KIND OF BOILER \
For a Greenhouse. W
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Ircliitects and Hot-water [nsioeers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
WHEN WRITina MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROY/1 L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
f '\
132
"I HE FLORIST'S EXCHANQE.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. A LI. EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 24th St., New York.
Ordere bT mall or telegraph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call, 1005 l8th Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
wHoiESUE riomsT,
940 Broadway, New Tork.
. EstabUshed 1887
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORlST,
20 WEST 24th ST.
NEW YORK. -t-
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
13 -West 37tli Street,
one door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHOinS OAIJ.^9S2 18tH ST.
C. E. BRADSHAW,
Wholesale and Commissioii Florist,
Ho. 760 Sixth Avenue,
Bet. 42a and 433 Sts.. NEW TORK. |
American Beauties, Carnations
Stnilax Specialties.
I BURNS & RAYNOR, |
I Wholesale Florists |
I 49 WEST 28tli STKEET, §
i NEW YORK. I
w We lead in American Beauty, j
p. Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale SbGommission Florist,
113 TT. 30th St., New Tork.
Telephone Call, 1307 38th St.
' Ml kinds ot Boses, Violets and Camatlons a
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■WHOLE8AI-E DEALER IH
CUT * FLOWERS,
51 W. 30th St., Hew York.
H. A. HOFFMANN.
Wholesale Florist,
4T West 34th St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
EDWARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
Names and Vabiktieb.
BosEB— American Beauty
Bennett, OuBin
BonSilene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchesp of Albany
K. A- Victoria
Ija France
Mad. C. Testout...-
Mad. Hoste
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos
8ouv.de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Wattevllle...
ADIAHTUMfl
ALTB8TJM
ASPABAOUS
ABTEBS
BonvABDIA
Cajxas
0AENAT1ON8 — long
fancy
Daisies
Fkeesia
Helioteope
hollthocks
hyaointhb
LniuM HABBian
Ult of the Valley
MiGNONETTB
Kakcibstis
Panhies
p0in8ettia8
SMUiAX
Spibjea
Stetia
Tulips —
Violets
BOBTOK
Jan. 17, 1894
35!r,0 to n.M SoioO to 75!66 60.00 to 76.00
tof 50.0U $20.00fco$76.i
4.00 to 8.0
4.00 lo 8.0
3.00 to 5.0
8 00 to 12 u
3. no to o.O
4.00 to 8.0
3.00 to 6.C
8 00 to 12. C
3.00 to 6.C
M0.00toJ60.00 tr.i.00to$36
2.00 to 6.00
.50 I
. to
2.00 to 3 I
8.00 to 10.1
1.01) lo 1.1
.60 to .'
4.00 to 8
6.00 to 3.1
60.00 to 6m. I
4.00 to 6.1
.... to 1.1
8.00 to 10. (
1.00 to l.i
.76 to l.(
3.00 to 4.
6-00 to
2 00 to
3,00 to
4.00 to
^6.00 tot40.00
4.011 to 8.00
2.00 to 4.00
4.00 to lu 00
3.00 to 4.00
3 00 to 6.00
3.00 to 4.00
to 36.00
.... to ....
1.00 to 1.60
8.00 to 12 00
2.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 1.26
.... to ...
.... to ....
26.00 to .60
.... to ....
1.00 to 3.00
10. 0» to 15.00
2.00 to 5.00
1.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 4.00
.... to 1.00
10.00 to 2.1.00
10.00 to 18.00
.... lo ....
1.00 to 1.60
3.00 to 4.00
.26 to 1.00
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS\
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Bet. Bill A79. Ml Broadwj?, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JK7«TeS PURDV.
Wholesale and CommisBion Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
08 W. 43d St., Xew York.
GBORGE MULLEN,
Wliolesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLOBISTS- SUPPLIES.
Orders by mail, telephone. eipresB or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Part Street, near State Honse,
TelepfcoSe 316. Boston. Mai
GEO. A. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELUR,
liLEsuLE k mmm florists
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS -wanting: good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake i£ they place their orders
■with 3
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beacon St., Boston. Mass.
WB MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHlPPmS
" chSice Ko.es and other Flowers, caretull J
Backed to all points in Western and Middle
itates Return Teleernm is sent Imme-
dUtlly whS it is impossible to Ml your order.
KEHHICOTT BROS. COMFANY,
Wholesale -Gut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPEOLALTr.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlBSion Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
32 West sett Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ FIori?t,||
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
. .,., nTiUr oft*i,. pnrpfnl iiiQuiries from various sources, and I
Prices ir'^'* .'"'°?r.ntPe^Er aJcuracf toey are aS'"hat can be expected from a
whUe we do not euarKntee their accuracy, iney ^^ ^^^ country.
WM. J. BAKER,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
U88 So. Penn Sftiuu*,
PHILADBLPHIA.
FRBD. EHRET,
U/^olesal(? (;ut Flou/(2r D(?al?r
t403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.
PH1LA., PA.
CorreBpondence Invited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADQUAHTEKS FO!l CAmiPS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
The Rt^orist's Exchange.
133
Cui ' Flower * Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAT8
I MUSIC HALL PLIGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSIIOTLIUSAI. AUOIIOHEISS.
Wholesale - dnfi - FloWei'^ |
AND FLORIST •UPPLICS.
1402 PETE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUKHXJ
Successorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
JI22PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
A Complete Line of Wire designs.!
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oommiaslon Dealers In
Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies,
109 North L2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'I, B. I<ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBClNfi BULBS, FtOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
LlBtB, Terms, &c., on application.
moomsbiire. Pa.
anoWEB OT OBOIOZ
Roses, Gunations, Lilies, Smilax,
All ordere filled with Fresh Flowers and Bhioped
0 .0 J>. Telphone connection. Send for prices.
OeOERS BY MAIL OR TELEGRAPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER McCONNBI,!,, Florist,
346 Fifth Aveune* - New York.
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Fire Insurance on Greenhouse Contents-
I sometimes see in an account of a fire in
a greenhouse property that the owners are
stated to have had their plants covered by
an insurance. Will some one who knows
give (for publication in this paper) the
names of insurance companies who will
insure the contents of greenhouses— plants,
etc. I have no trouble in insuring my
buildings, but have been unable to get a
policy on their contents. The agents will
" write up " the policy, but it is refused by
the main office. G. R. K.
Asbury Park, N. J.
We submitted your inquiry to Mr. John
G. Esler, of Saddle River, N. J., the local
member of the Committee on Fire Insu-
rance, appointed at Convention of Society
of American Florists in August last, ang
the following is his reply: It will be seen
therefrom that this committee is not sleep-
ing during the interval between sessions.
In the meantime, probably some of our
readers. (sa,7 Chairman Michel) may be able
to supply the desired information.
The Committee on Fire Insurance ap-
pointed by the S. A. F. are at present pur-
suing a line of investigation that is likely
to be of immense benefit to the trade at
large, and a member of that committee has
requested the executive committee to give
one session of the S. A. F. to Chairman
Michel's report and its discussion. At the
present time the committee do not feel at
liberty to recommend any insurance c
pany, but it is gradually being developed
that It may be possible to place all lines of
greenhouse insurance with old line com
panics at very reasonable rates.
The sentiment of the committee at the
present time is against mutual insurance
by florists, because the machinery of in-
vestigation as to cause of fires and adjust-
ment of same over such a wide territory as
the United States, would be too expensive.
A stock company, which should be con-
trolled entirely by florists, would be practi-
cable, it suflicieut stock could be raised,
and also widely enough distributed, so that
stockholders could be vested with powers
of adjasters of losses. F.re insurance dif-
fers from hail insurance, in that, in the
latter case, there can be only one cause of
loss, i. e., a dispensation of Providence.
Any florist in the United States who can
give any information whatever concerning
fire insurance will confer a favor if he will
report the same to Mr. E. H. Michel,
Tower Grove and Magnolia aves. , St. Louis,
Mo. It your correspondent will wait
patiently until next August the whole
question of insurance of greenhouses and
plants may be practically solved.
Saddle River, N. J. John G. Esleb.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden /rchitecti
^^ Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address oare Flokists' Exchange.
I70 FULTON STREET, N, Y.
CHAS.^ F. EVANS,
Wholesale
Station F, Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
DECORATORS.
advertisement this
CUT SMILAX
AND
ROSE PLANTS.
♦— ♦ — ♦
Satisfactory prices on application.
♦ — ♦ — ♦
THE NATIOHAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Cocoanut Fibre for Cutting Bench.
I observed in a recent issueof your valua-
ble paper an inquiry regarding the use of
cocoanut flbre. I have used it in my prop-
agating bench in the propagation of all
kinds of plants, and have found it very
serviceable for that purpose. Cacti will
thrive in it very well ; in fact, it seems to
suit them better than soil. It allows of
better drainage than soil; it never rots and
frovides nourishment for the young roots,
have also grown bulbs, such as gloxinias
and cyclamens, in flbre mixed with the
soil, applying it in the same proportion as
sand generally is for that purpose— about
one-fifth — and have had good success.
I may mention that I can supply it in
quantity, and should be pleased to com-
municate with your correspondent.
JulrUS ZSCHOENA.
627 DeKalb ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
West Hoboken, N. J.
The dwelling house of John Miller, on
Bergenwood road, has been destroyed by
fire.
The fiorists of North Hudson, particu-
larly those of North Bergen, have organ-
ized a protective association, which will be
known as the North Hudson Florists'
Club. The ofllcers are: Charles Dietz,
president ; F. Copin, vice-president ;
Charles Meisinger, secretary; George
Kogge, corresponding secretary, and H. C.
Steinhoff, treasurer.
♦ E. G. HILL & CO., I
♦ X
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ RICHMOND, INDIANA. I
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I
SIvilLAxZH
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS,
$lS.OO PER lOO.
cash with the oruer.
CHAS. F. SEITZER, Ulica, N.Y,
WHEN WRITING MEHTIOH THE F1.0RIST-S EXCHANGE
SMILAX.
GOOD HEAVY STKINQS.
15 cents per string, or
SI 2.50 per hundred.
WRITE FOR TERMS.
M. E. FASSEXX,
18 Nathan Street, - ASHTABULA, OHIO.
WHEN writing mention THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGI:
Every Man, Woman
and Child
KNOWS OF
The Smilax King
AND HIS FAMOUS
SMILAX.
They all say he can fur-
nish any quantity you
want at the same price
all the time. Besides, he
pays the express. Address
KOFFMAH, Walden, N. Y.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
NO INCREASE IN PRICE ON ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY TRADE.
CUT STRINGS, 8 to i2 feet long 50 cents each.
InJLai'ge or Small Quantities all the year round
• CUT FLOWERS direct from crowerJ
2 Valley, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Adiantum. Trial order solicited. Write for prices. •
• Stock plants of CHRTSANTHEMUMS, 130 leading varieties. Send for list and *
5 prices. Strong 3 yr. ASPARAfiCS roots, Conover's Colossal' and Palmetto, f
^ M^ntlon^paper. A. N. PIERSOPf, CROIH'WELI., COIVN. J
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS,
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUIvTIVATlON OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. a. hunt, Xerre Haute, In<l.
' EXCHANGE
TOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. In bale.)
TOBACCO DUST-Improyed, very strong,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, $2.50
per 1)1)1. (180 lbs.) Mention paper.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York,
134
The Kloris^t's exchange.
GI)rysanthGmuiiiGultings,Roote[i
Sl.OO per 100.
APRIL 1st DELIVERY BOOKED NOW.
Varieties! Mra. Wliilldin, Koslyn, L. Canning,
Jessica, Qlori03um, Mrs. C. Maderla, W. H. Llnjoln,
Advance. Perle de Sales, Kate Brown, Mrs. Berg-
man, Tuxedo.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
/ ENTION T' irr ecoH^ftya EKCHAWGF
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
UOOTEW CUTTINGS.
I have 3.000 now ready to co
Amonii the 75 varieties 1 prow
.SmiLh.E.U. Hill, Hicks '
of sand bed.
—Jessica, Ivoi-y.
„ _ __ Id. Golden Gate,
k.'Mrs.' A. J. Drexel. Jos. H. White,
■vel. and flfty other varieties, at «2.00 per 100. Jvo
_3rtaken for leas than two dollars. No less than
five of each kind. Also Rooted Rose Cuttings.
W. W. COLES, Kokomoy Ind.
WHEN WRtTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH\WGE
Mrs. Irv
Marvel, ; .
order taken for I
Ampelopsis Yeitchii.
600 well rooted plants, Tines 6 to 12 inches
long, per 100, 83.00. 500 well rooted plants, vines
la to 24 inches long, per 100, $3.60.
.50 at same rate, securely packed and postpaid.
600 Adiantum Capillus Veneris, 2 inch pots,
per 100, J4.00. 300 Nephrolepis Exaltata, nice
plants, per 100, $4.00. Ferns must go by Express,
charges to be paid by purchaser.
C S. XAXE, Bruns-wicfc, Ga
WESTERN FLORISTS.^^
We have a large stock of C'lirysnnrlieiinimB,
Coleus, 41ternantbeva8, FiiehBins, Geriiii-
iuiiis, Petunias, Moon Vines, l-autanas,
and other desirable stock, which we oil r at a Dar-
^"'s'end for Price List ol Rooted Cuttings and
""heite floral CO.,
No. 71tl Llnwooil Ave., Kansas City, Bin.
WHEW WRITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
ll
Six best kinds, 3 in., S3.00 per 100; $1.25 per doz.
Zonnle (Jpi-an!niiis, asst. rooted cuttings, per
100,»1.50. Heliotrope, per 100,*1.25. Scarlet Saee,
per 100. »1.25. Begouin Itletallica, per 100, W.50;
Glirysnntheinuiiis, Gold and Moonlight, large
clamps from bed. per 100, »IO.00.
Thousands of other cuttlncs and small plants.
Wiite for what you want. Cash with order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, S. J.
LIWUM AUBATUM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $25 00 per 1000
It to 9 " 150 " 40 00
Just arrived. j 9 to 11 " 120 " 50 00 "
CYCLAMEN PEESICCM, mixed 7 50 per 100
BEGONIA hybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50
GLOXINIA hybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) 6 00
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
DECORATORS.
Try Caidwell'f
Parlor Brand of
WILD SMIIiAX. See descriptive
advertisement this issne.
EVER-Y FI^OMSX OX7GHT TO
IIVSURE HIS Gl^ASS AGAINSX
HAIi:^.
For particulars address
JOHN U. ESLER, Sec'y, Sadille River, N.J.
JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
Good large flowers 75 cts. per pou nd.
S*econd size 45 cts. '
Case price c
..$3.25 per dozen.
My Metal DesigTis
SPECIAL OFFER
Per 10. Per 100.
Adiantum Capillus Veneris,
2Win. pots 10.50 14.00
rrn.pots '5 T.OO
4 in. pots:.:.: i.zo lo.oo
Dracseiia Inillvisa,
2 in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high 80 2.50
8 in. pots, 12 to 15 m. high 40 i.sq
4 m. pots. IG to 20 in. high 75 1. 00
Send for Wholesale Price List of Palms and other
Decorative Plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Gardens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
DREER'S NEW SET OF 15
DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS
We offer to the trade 20,000 Woll Rooted Cut-
tings in the best possible condition. "We send out
orders the same day they are received. We pack in
mosB and oiled paper in strong wooden boxes, and
guarantee them to arrive in good conaition. We
dlstinct'y label each variety, and give an equal
assortment of the best collection of double fringed
Petunias ever offered. Price, t*.i.00 per luO ; $17.60
per 1000 by express. Also see advt. on page 12'2.
A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.
T^Uow Immortelle!
Colored " ^.75
application.
_._ unsurpassed and very low in price- I will make any Metal
Desig-n to order and guarantee satisfaction.
Also Moss Wreaths, Immortelle Wreatbs, Bouquet Papers, Moss, Tin Foil, Pampas, Doves,
Sheaves, Etc., Etc., at lowest prices.
A-VS-w^VB 1» TWr A TVIV Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
• JHIJC*lfl.lCiTl.i»-i;^I!^ J Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
415 E. 34th STREET, near Ferry, NEW YORK CITY.
WIIITED
Buyers for the following first
class stock, samples
on application :
New French Cannas, Mad. Crozy, $6.00 per 100,
Star of 91, Cliildsii, Mad, Just, Admiral
Coui'bet, Antoin Chantin, Sov. de Asa
Gray, Bypolite Elandrin and Tete d'Orr,
$:i.50 per lUO.
and clean, $5.00 per 100. Genista C;
■6 in. strong and bushy, igl.SO per 100. Am^
Cardamon, 3 in. bushy, can be divided, $3.00
^"^ ""chrysanthemums.
The best of the 1893 Novelties, and standard
cut flower varieties, such as Pres. W. R. Smitli,
Niveus, Vivian Morel, Mrs. J. Jones, Geo. W.
Childs, Maud Dean, Mabel Siinpkius, Harry
Balsley, etc., at hard times prices.
Send for Catalogue. Terms, cash with order.
H. W. XtJBNEE, Florist, Sharon, Pa.
(^ loxinia hybrida crassifolia erecta,
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
$6.00 per 100.
CHAS.SmKE, 404 East 34th street, NEW YORK.
50,000 CAMPBELL. 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
«35.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
WKKN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FURMAN BOILERS
Economical -Substantial - Safe.
STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
Modern Hot-Water Heating
These Boilers bave a high reputation for Stannchnesa, Dnrability
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. Hinimom Friction and
MaiiincmVelocityonlyobtainedb^VERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION,
Send for new 150-page book giving full particulars and a great
^ deal of valuable information on modem Heating and Ventilation,
'^with plans and tables for correct hot-water work. Mailed free.
Addnw HERENDEEN MFe. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, GENEVA, N.Y.
ftZALEAS IN gLOOM.
HERMAN DREYER, Woodside, L I.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LEMUEL BALL, -.
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
inches per per inch
high doz. 100 pots
ArecaLutesrens. .^..... S *1.00 gOO 2x3
KenUaBelmoreana....... .0 3.00 2000 o
KeiiliaForsteriana.; 10 3.00 2000 3
14 6.00 10.00 t
Lat;;,„a Borbonica....... ^S ^^^ |M 2.«
Panaanus Utills..... ..... ^» ^^ ^SOO 3
Ficus Elastica. rop cut'gs. *25 to $30 ■>
50 at 100 rates. Can supply any of the above by the
1000 at lower fleures. All my plants are clean and
perfect. Also can supply most of these varieties in
due busby plants from 4 inch to 7 inch. Terms lasli
to unlinown parties.
||lAS,Tll
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
CARNATIONS. wo looo
Lizzie McGov7an....$l 50 $13 00
Mrs. Fisher 1 50 13 00
Hinze's 1 50 13 00
Portia 1 50 13 00
Tidal Wave 1 50 12 00
Golden Gate 3 00 15 00
COLEUS.
40 var. named: . ..... . -flO - 5 <10
Heliotrope 1 00 8 Oo
Geraniums 1 50 13 00
CHAS. E. SMITH, York, Pa.
H.BAYERSDORFER&dO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and MauufaolurerB of
FLORISTS" SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HIGHEST AWARD AT WORLD'S FAIR, CHICAGO.
Tll[ BOSKOOP HOLUND NURSERY mOCIITION.
On hand in New York for immediate delivery.
Hrj o /~\ O C Q Magna Cliarta, Mad. G. Lnizet, Perle des
. r. rtWoI-iO Blanches, Alfred Colomb, Mad. Plantier,
Persian Yellow, Bugosa Alba and Eosea, at $8.00 per 100.
Clematis Gypsy Qneen, Lilium Speciosnni, etc.
EXTRA CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY
strong Berlin Pips, per 1000, $8.00; per case, 3,500, $18.00;
Larger quantities cheaper.
I find FOSTITE A GOOD THING for any fungus
that attacks carnations."— Jolin McGowan,
Orange, NeAV Jersey.
ca-sxx -VTXTZX oiaxiEEa.
A GOOD THING!
EX
G. H. JOOSTEN, - 3 COENTIES SLIP,
NEW YORK.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS-
NEW \mm, LIITLE BEAOTY.
ever introduced ; it needs i
into bloom, comes into bloom early in Mi
continues get in g better as the season s
every plant resembling a bouquet when 1
We have been growing this -'^" *"" "■
last year we grew 16,U00 anc
out by decoration day and wt
wholesale orders. It was also the means i i Hcumy
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
customers. Every live florist should grow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of $3.00 or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. This will surely be a profit-
able investment, as it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots,
market plant it can be produced i
with
d does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market; plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars writefor circular.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in. pots. $2.60 per doz.;
$4.00 per 25; $6,00 per 50; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
I^INCOIvN I. NEFF, Klorist,
PittsbnrsTli. Pa.
GXC-HANGb
4010 Butler St.,
WHEN WRITING MENTION 1
: FLORIf
We can Supply
ONE MILLION
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
Between now and A.pril J/ttJi, JS;t4,
C. STKAUSS & CO., Vi^asliington, D. C.
10,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
plant.
VOL. YI. No 9.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FORFLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMAN An"^"^I^ TRADE IN GENERAL
NE^TV YORK, JANUARY 27, 1894,
One Dollar Per Year
PITCHER & MANDA.
AZALEAS »«o GENISTAS
. FOR EASTER. .
laa. B-u-d. and. coming- into I^lo-vc^er
The AZALEA is one of the most decorative and best selling plants for Easter, and
stock .s replete with the most salable colors and varieties. These plants are all home
grown and finely budded,
AZALEAS, 9 to lo inches in diameter
" 12 to 15 " "
" 15 to 18 " "
$4-00 per doz.; I32.CO per 100
900 " 70.00 "
12.00 " go.oo "
GENISTAS with their long racemes of golden yellow flowers
Easter plant. We offer the following at exceptionally low prices.
i are very popular as an
GENISTAS, 4 inch pots. . . «, „„ „,, ^ ,t
6inch?ots. . : : : ; •.:::;::: -.^iz^^fr- *,' --p--"
8 inch, pots, 2>| feet high, i8 to 20 inches in dia., $2.50 each; $28 per doz
Extra fine specimens, $4.00 to $15.00 each. "•■ h
LILY OF THE VALLEY
.... QUALITY GUARANTEED
BERLIN, for early forcing, per 1000, $9.00 ; case of 3500 pips, $30.00.
HAMBURG, for late forcing, " $9.00; " " $30.00.
GLOXINIAS
High Grade Mixture of 1 2 best sorts,
118.00 per 100; 1160.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED-
Single White, Pink, Scarlet, Yellow, or
mixed colors, 116.00 per 1 00; $SQ per 1 000.
SPECIAL OFFER of STOVE and GREENHOUSE PLANTS
AUamanda W.lhamsii, strong plants in 2 inch pots ^... . 75c. each; $7.50 per doz!
BEGONIAS, flowering, select varieties, 3 inch pots, March delivery :
La Neige, (new), . . „, i, «.
Mme. Lennet 35c. each ; $3.50 per doz.
CorbeiUe de Fleur 35C. each ; $3.50 per doz.
Dechartre. 35c. each.
Souvenir de Gauiain 50c. each.
^^ssi^Sks^^ ; ; : ;■ •; -; ; - 3 ; Hs Is
lissus discolor .
Curmeria Wallisii, 4 inch pots. ?fi.50 per doz.
*'''°''prrc!Trom '^' "°='^"'<^'=^"' P'^"'^ -'"^ f™"" 5 to 20 lea;es, now 'ready,' rangingTn
Dicksonia Antarctica,; in^h pots'. : $2.00 to $12.00 each.
Dracaenaamabilis. 4 inch pots, 12 inches high'. '. i'x'af^LrA
Dracaena amabilis, 5 inch pots, 15 inches hifh . ... Il'oo ?er d-
pT.Zl S-:gal±"nlra; '^^ ^ '^ ^^ '"-= ^^^ • ^ • ' ^'Ife":
Dracaena Shepherdii. 5 inch pots 15 irl- ■--- fs-oo per doz.
SEND FOR OUR WHOIESALE PRICE WST FOR 1894
Of FLORISTS' FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS BULBS
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES if you have not received one!
K. E:. MeALLISXiSR,
SEED AND BULB MERCHANT,
22 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.
BITING MENTfOlM THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMBF
SEEDS
j..--,caena onepneraii, 5 inch pots, 15 inches high . «: nn n.r T
gr— ^^F^rv^- t?nC^^'""-'^- — -^e-'.»'. '. '. ';^-|3°.oTefch:
divisa.5inchpots. .'.".'.'. liR-°° P^' '°°
Ficus repens, 3 inch pots . .'.'.'.'.'. I P^" ^°°
Parfugium grande, ^inch pots'. '. '. '^'°-°° P^"' ^°?
f:;:qjLp^^!t*^5i^sfii:^:^p°^'.---'^-^='^tJ^ai^Sit
Nepenthes Dominiana, 4 and 5 inch baskets 1/^.^^ I "'^^
Panicum variegatum. 2 inch pots . I1.50 and $2.00 each.
Ptyllotaenium.Lindenii, 4 inch pots. |6.oo per 100
^ $4.00 per doz.
m.ke''thdr" tT^ "T ''°''' "'" '"' " '° '""^ ^"^='"'='8^ '° ^^" =»' '^^ Nnrseries and
make their selection ; also to see onr fine stock of Palms and Decorative Plants.
Trains leave the Barclay and Christopher street Ferries at 7.40, 8.30, 10 10 and 11 10
A.M.; 1.30, 2.30 and 4.00 p.m.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N. T.
OUR SPECIAI.XY.
Clioicest Strains for Florists' use.
gFOur new 1894 Trade List contains a full line
at reasonable quotations forbest quality seed;
list mailed free.
We Allow 10 per cent. Discount for Cash
From
r well assorted stock we offer :
such as Immor-
j telles. Cape
Flowers, paper pressed Hartford and Maiden-
hair Ferns, Wheat Sheaves, Flower Baskets,
Pot Holders, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc.,
etc. ; all quoted in our beautifully and richly
illustrated new Trade List mailed free. Also
the best winter cemetery
decoration, in rich
assortment of tasteful designs: Wreaths,
Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc., in green or
white foliage.
Supplies of all Kinds,;
Metal Desips,
Gycas Leaves,
(Sago Palm), natural
prepared, equal to fresh
We have a few boxes of
Berlin - grown Pips left unsold,
which we offer at $10.00 per 1000.
Only the original box of 2,500 oios at ^ • ...
«Q^ „r, .!,« t, 7 ^^ ^' cut in appearance, according to sze at 40c.
I20.CO the box. I 45c.,5oc,6oc. and 75c. each
We recommend our stock of Spring bulbs, such as
Lilium Auratum, Lancifolium. GladioIus.Tuberoses, Begonia,
Gloxinia, etc., all quoted in our Trade Seed List.
Bouquet Creen, about 500 lbs. left on hand which we offer as long as unsold, in
original bags of about 30 lbs. at $5.00 the 100 lbs.
AUGUST
Address Letters to Station £.
RdLKER & SONS,
f36 a 198 W, 24th Street. Hem York
HENTIOM THE FLORISTS' EXCH
136
The f-lorist's Exchange.
1 ILIUM AURATUM.
,, ( 2000 Jonquils, Campernelle and Single Tulips, 25 cts. per 100.
Also, ^ jQQQ Narcissus, Chinese, **•""
SWEET PEAS FOR FORCINC.
Blanche Ferry . & I ^'S. Sankey, finest white $2.00
Pure White . 1-50 Blushing Bride 100
Pa'nted LadT ■■■■■ 0.60 Splendor, bril iant scarlet 1.00
Painted Lady j^^j^^j^i ,,^,i,t 75 cts. per lb.
IF ORDERED BY MAIL ADD 8 CENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
ESTABLISHED 1845.
NEW YORK.
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♦ //n\ flower SEEDSt
FLOWER SEEDS.
Trade pbt. #
Aster, Victoria, all colors ||j;- ♦
" Mignoii, best white S2=- J
Daisy, Snowflake J"^- J
- Lontrlellow A^.'mn' lOp !
Mignonette, Machef °'^'r£" X
Smilax ;•••/•.; oz-^"".. •
Stocks, Hunt's Florists' white... ......... o"^- ♦
" Cut and come again % oz. 76o |sc. «
Snowflake i/b oz. $1.00. 4&c. •
Sweet Peas, aU the best kinds. J
Verbena, separate colors S^;- T
" Mammoth j^* x
Send for preliminary Seed List, now ready. ♦
S^KTEET PEAS
FOR FLORISTS.
Per lb.
ALBA MAGNIFICA, pure white »1-3S
MRS. SANKEY, largebt white ^•'«
UEL1.IE JANKS, true stock i""
BLANCHE EKBRY °|
SPLENDOR, . ■ TOO
WHITE MIXED ^•""
CARDINAL, scarlet, . . , '^
APPLE BLOSSOM '•'
We are headquarters for CANNAS.
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,
WHEN WRITIMG MENTION 1
N£W YOBK, 26 Barclay St
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO.,PHlLA. PA.
Box 688, CHICAGO.
T«vDREER^
GARDEN SEEDS
Plants, Bulb» and
ReauUites. ^ T ey are
the best at the lowest
prices. TRADB LIST
iHBued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENBT A.pREEB,
FhlladelpkiB,
E. H. HUNT, ♦
\y 79 I.ake Street, CHICAGO, I«-«-^
. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*******^
I
DREER'S MAMMOTH VERBENA SEED.
New Crop Now Ready.
CHOICEST MIXED VARIETIES IN THE BRIGHTEST COLORS,
Per Trade pkt., 2So.; J4 oi., 76o ; per ox., $2 CO.
Seedling Verbena Plants are now Preferred by the leading florists
to cutting planls, because of their vigor and freedom I rom rust
The strain we offer is selected with especial reference to bright
and salable colors.
COBEA SCANDENS per ounoo, BOets.
SMILAX SEED, SS.OO per pound 5S?I.
CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA. . . per lOOO seeds, AOcts.
GYMNOCARPA per ounce, EOols.
Preliminary Flower Seed List fo the trade of seasonable seeds,
ready. Mailed Fres To The Trade.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' BUPPLIEd,
1021 Miriot Blpcst, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kcs. Cable Address : DeForest Phlla.
Price lists on application.
WHEN WBrriMG MEWTIOM THE FLOHIST'S EXCHANGE
!»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»*»♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE, t
4- 1 3 East 34-th Street, J
Near Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK. ♦
HENRY A. DR£BR, PWladelpMa. HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
EXTRA LARGE SIZE . .
TUBEROSES,
♦ ♦ GLADIOLUS BULBS. * *
onn ftnn cttshman's strain of
^UU,UUU SEEDHNGS. 1 to 1% in.,
$10,00 per 1000; IM in. and over, $13.00 per 1000.
MIXED, 1 inch and over, $5,00 per 1000.
-WORLD'S FAIR MEDAL AWARDED.
Cushman Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Ohio.
SEND for Catalogue of
JAPAN Bulbs, Seeds and
Shrubs, ARAUCAKIAS, Tree
I^fc^^ Ferns, ADSTBALIAN Palm
sSSd^CALIFORNIA Bulbs and Seeds, to
H. H. BERGER & GO., San Francisco, Gal.
Bstahllshed 1878.
■ uutrw .MOITIWP MENTIOW THE FLOBtST'^ EKCHflNOF
\ PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATI0N.1
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^
ORANGE PERFECTION.
The very best bedding Canna. Not the largest flower,
not the brightest color, but none stand the sun
better. Throws its flowers well above the
foliage. Blooms freer than any others. Be
sure and get it. Cannas a specialty.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
ST. LOUIS, MO,
Mention paper.
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
Llliam Speciosum Album $6 00
** *• Rosenm 5 00
.' •' Rubrum 6 00
Sinde Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop
flSst stilin, in 4 separate colors. • f M $36 00
ConvallarlaMajalis, German pips 1 00 8 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al.,
(big) bulbs ••• 90 7 60
Low-budded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stock ? 00
English stock u "0
All other plants or shrubs can be ordered
lor March 9th delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York CItv.
Our XXX Pearl *
* TUBEROSES.
$7.00 per 1000; 80 cts. per 100.
^ Send for SAMPLE ORDER now.
s.TSTaTm, H. G. FAUST & CO.,
,300 ACHES. 64 & 66 N. Front St., Philadelphia.
WHEN WRITING MENTION "HE mORIPT'SEXCHA -^^
E. AlBBET MIOHBL,
EUaENE n. MICHEL,
Zirngiebel Seeds lor florists.
QUALITY WARRANTED.
Giant Market and Giant Fancy Pansies.
Extra Early and Late Asters.
Extra Early White Stock.
in trade packages at ONE DOLLAR each.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Npcdham, Mass.
'\^^%^
Trade
List
VERBEnH.MammotI
FISWERSEEDS
Now
Ready
KQ.TpfidcPkt.iac.-, BflbSR[I,1
Pkt. 6c.; SWEET PEflS. Eckfopd's, lor. IZC. __«.« . ,•»
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION FOR $1.00 POSTPAID.
TTiJJjItt Jl/tBy^ *5'VUSou.vcv\w>Ca,lo,Vo8W
^^aMlSS C. H. LlPPlNGOTT,''^^£L^nla?Jus'' "*"'*'
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEftRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference luuu.
present delivery, at $9.00 per lug
Orders accepted subject to stock b^
unsold.
Sweet Pea "^B^r
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL,
WHEN WHITINQiy]ENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCH/^ni^E
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I BURPEE'S 1
i SEEDS I
\ Philadelphia. |
X Wholesale Price List for Florists 4
X and Market GardeneTB. 4
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mfiirn --—^ ..^~^.f.« t»e tlorist'S exchange
Premium American Pansy Seeds.
Grown by Wm. Toole, Baraboo, Wis.
Descriptive list of 92 variet_ieB and mixtures sent
free, witli Ho
, Gro
.„„.,^„ trade" pkt',"56c. " Selected Mixed. 15c.
trade pkt.,aOc.i H oz., 75c. Extra Choice Mixed, 10 .,
trade pkt., 20c.; H oz., 60c. Trade pk s.eontam tnpie
WM. TOOLE, PANSY specialist,
BARABOO, WISCONSIN.
H WHITING MENTION THE O-ORIST'Sl EXCHANSE
> WE SELL SEEDS. \
Special low prices to m
FLORISTS and DEALERS' ^
WEEBER & DON, ^
Seed Merchants and Growers, i
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. T
The Klorisx's Exchange.
187
>l f\ VARIETIES of the best OM and New
^■*' Mixed GERANIUMS, from Z In.
pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; i in.
pots, $6.00 per 100.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City, N.J.
NOW READY.
Geraniums, 2JiS In.,
STRONG PLANTS.
nt and others, $3.00 per 100.
linK new vars., strong. $5 50
e of fonrcuttintison.
■Jm';'" 5?™'"" 'S'" ?■ S Simpson. W cents per 100;
.)OOtorW.OO. Cnsli. All pnclced lislit.
H. A. McPHERON, Litchfield. Ill
Fuchsias and Cinerarias.
CINERARIAS— Dreer's strain, fine plants from
3'M in. pots; strong, only $4. On per 100.
FrCHSIAS-Stoci plants, well set with cnttinffs
16.00 per 100. Elm City, Black Prince. Mad. Van
Der Strass, Bland's new striped rooted cuttings.
^^Ordeis booked $1.00 per 100. Will exoliange
for other stock. Write us at once.
MUNCie FLORAL CO., MUNCIE IND.
-3000 GERANIUMS-
ROOTED CUTTINCS.
Gen. Grant and Double Gen. Grant
$1.50 per 100.
CASH TO ACCOMPANY THE ORDER.
W. A. LEE, Burlington, Vt.
W. A. MANDA
Wishes to announce to the Trade that he has severed
his connection with the corporation of PITCHER &
MANDA, and has established himself in a general
Floricultural Business at South Orange, N. J. I trust
that my former patrons and friends will favor me with
their orders as before. Very truly yours,
W. A. MANDA, The Universal Horticultural Establishment, So. Orange, N. J.
WAIVTPD CATALOGUES and Special Quotations from the Tiade.
*» XXJ.\ A M^MJ OFFERS for $15,000 or more of my stock of Pitcher &
Manda. No reasonable oflfer refused. Mention this paper.
BARGAINS.
(Good plants, and ready to ship now.)
[ieriiiiiuins, best bedders. stronc 2-inch $200
Col
Heliotro
Bronze, 2 inch.,
did assortments 2
Goiden Bedder. (alone
2 inch,
nun, .Mme. Ciozy, dry bulbs, W.Oo' per dozen. " ""
BOOTED CUTTINGS.
1 have the following, ready to ship any day.
Per 100
Coleuf
Alien]
Doiilih
-.. 1.00
, ^ . itxed.. 2.00
neties in mixture .50
uins, Mme. f
Ivy I.e
, about 20 spl .„ .....^„u.
Golden Bedder. (when ordered alone)
P." M?jo?.'.'.'*.'.' .'.■.■;.■ .v.'."; ■ ■
>weet Alyssiiiii
ifinM, Portia "' i'
Lizzie McQowan. ..."..' i'
Puritan ;•
Main.. T .....:.. f-
Nellie Lew
.nnncilm tine j qq
100,000 Rooted Cuttings Carnationsrendy
N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
,T...__.._._ , j^^ Shipping, being
25,000 CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings,
50.000 VERBE
PANSY SEED.
from flats or pots; leading- cut flower
varieties. Send for Price List.
50.000 VERBENAS— Rooted Cuttings, ^Igg PS'i™
The well-linown Perfection strain. This
produces.
VERBENA SEED* New, large flowering:. ^ This strain gi
DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell'!
^I'lI.D SmiLAX.
advertisement this i
Stock Plants,
the best the market
lixture :
THE FLORIST'S E
greater per cent, of large
.riety and best colors of any known.
C. E. ALLEN, Brattleboro,'Vt.
Wet
i'ALXL.XS^A.fS fox- XS.A.SS^FXSX«,.
season an immense stock of well furnished Azaleas for Easter
■■■ the best possible condition for shipping before the buds ex-
11. ^_-= rather than later as the plants carry
; carrying th
foi'cing. Tlie plants ai
piind, and our friends will do well by 'ordering , „^ „.„^
so much better now while the buds are still in an almost dormant condition.
We offer plants Per dozen. Per 100.
9 to 10 inches in diameter $4 50 $35 00
10 " 12 " " 6 00 45 00
13 " 15 " " 9 00 70 00
18 " 22 " " 30 00
All the above are well set with buds and comprise the best market kinds, we especi-
ally recommend the 12 to 16 inch plants as being of exceptionally good value
HEHRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILA., PA.
JUST OUT!"
. VERBENAS . . .
Special offer to reduce afook.
Per 100 Per 1000
' $3.00 836.00
10.00
Unsurpassed DXaxnmoths,
pots
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttings ,.,, 1 gg
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 100
General Collection, named, 2^ in
pots '. 2.60
. CARNATIONS . .
Craig. Mrs. E. Rey-
Spartan, New Jer8e\ .
WaVe7Po"rtu:GrTce"wildeK-^eS' ^*=*^°^^" T.dal
Puritan. Daybreak," Am-
Wave, Portia. Grace Wi
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
R ooteil Cuttinirs-One hundred flne varieties
SEND FOR PRICE LIST
• . . ROSES . . .
Hybrid Perpetuals, leading sorts strong"""
fleld-grown plants, dormant «8 00
Bver-blooming sorts, fleld-grown
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong
OUR NEW TRADE LIST.
• SEND FOR IT!
It contains everything you need for Spring sales.
We call special attention to our fine variety of
CARNATIONS. Fieldgrovpn.topotupinitoein. pots, forSpringsales,at$6,00al00
COLEUS. Rooted cuttings, fine variety, $1.00 per 100.
PANSIES. Finest strain, transplanted strong plants, $1.00 per 100.
Address McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio.
FIG TREES, 3 varieties 810.00
WATER HYACINTHS S .25 1.60
NTMPH/EA ODORATA 60 3.00
SWORD FERNS 40 2 50
CALADIUM BSCULBMTCM.... 1.00
COLOCASIA .76
NELUMBIUM LUTEUM, 35c. ea. 25.00
Cash with order, or would exchange for
MRS. ROBERT BllOWH.'lf New Iberia, La.
"HEW WarriMG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWG"
Alternanthera
BY THE MILLION
Send your liata to be priced.
1000 4 in. GiLL&S, strong, $6.00 per iOO.
Send your lists tor anything in the line.
C. W. TALBOT, Nevada, IWIo.
For Hardy Plants
And others, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LAOY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
6RANDIFL0RUM, LILIUM CANADENSE,
MILLA BIPLORA, by the Ihcuaand, prices
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte, Vt.
RiR[ FiORiDi \mm
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PiKE& ELLSWORTH,
je;ssa»iine;, ki^a.
WHEN WBrriNG K2NTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DREER'S DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS
In variety, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
• f-cB..... Per IOO Per 1000
ASERATUM, blue and white $1.35 JiQ oo
°"''"" 1.60
FEVERFEW, the Gem 3.00 15.00
QUR Double Fringed Pe-
tunias are acknowl-
edged to be the finest strain
in the country. We have
been making a specialty of
these for over thirty years,
and annually grow on our
trial grounds over 6,000 seed-
lings from which only the
verj finest are selected for
piopagation.
We are now sending out
iJne three Inch pot plants,
which will furnish a quantity
of cuttings in a short time
in fifteen choice varieties.
$1 25 per dozen; $8.00
per IOO. Set of 16 varieties
for $1.50.
Fertilizing Petunias at onr Nursery at Klverton, August, 1893.
We also offer tire following choice strains of
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HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.25 lo.oo ' ^^"^ ^° ^^^^^- ''^ots.; 1000 seeds, $1.60, <'""^°'"'°' ^^^' K°°'"> t" be the finest in the country.
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.35 10.00' 'P^^TUNIA, SINGLE, HAND hybridized Dreer's T ,,-„. wi
WOOD BROTHERS. FIshkill, N. ^.'^^^S^^^^^^.^^^.^Trl^'^S^^f:^^^^
WHEHwe,r,No„ENr,o«r„..oe,3rs„cH.NoEi HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSm. LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping ; strong plants from
2 in. potB. ThiBispositivelythebestselliDgFuchBia
ever introduced ; it needs no special care to bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early in March, and
continues getting better as the season advances,
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom.
We have been growing this variety for five years ;
last year we grew 16,000 and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means of selling
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
customers. Every live florist should grow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of $3.00 or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. This will surely be a profit-
able investment, as it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in leas time, wit^
less care, and does not need to be spaced lite other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars write for circular.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in. pots, $2.50 per doz ;
$4.00 per 25; $6 00 per 60; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
l,IlHCOI,N I. NEKK, Florist,
40IO Butler St., Pittstrars^b. Pa.
FXORIST-£
CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MORE ROOM.
Remember we are headquarters for
GOLEUS.
Golden Qaeen is the leader, it is a finer yellow
than the Golden Bedder and a better grower.
We have a surplus of Golden Bedder and
Crimson VerscliaflFeltiiaud a larg:e number of
other varieties. Hooted cu ttings, S6.00 per 1000.
Liberal discounts for larg'e orders.
Also a few thousand GERANIUMS, grown
in flats, S1.75 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. The same
in 2^ in. pots, .$3.25 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.
AGERATUMS, blue and white, 2^ in. pots,
S1.75 per 100. Same in flats. $1.00 per 100.
Rooted cuttings, 75 cents per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 2^ in. pots, S3.00 per 100 ; in flats,
$1.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, ^1.35 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Dreer's strain, unnamed mixed,
3J^ in. pots, $3.60 per 100. Rooted cuttings, of
the same, $1.60 per 100.
Double White Petunias same price.
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties, $1.25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1,35 per 100.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
At these prices the selection of sorts to remain
with ua. Cash must always accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE., . SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
WHEN WRITINQ ME.HT.PaN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGe
138
THEi KlORIST'S EXCHANOE.
IPOMCEA PANDURATA.
Hardy, day WoominB Moouflower, Northern grown,
$3.50 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
JAMES FROST, Greenville, Ohio.
UfMF-N WRITING MENTi'-'NTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
TUBEROUS BEGONIA SEED
SINGLE ONLY.
One tundred packets siived {rom the
finest floweis of all the beat strains.
60 cts. per liberal trade packet.
36 cte. per hall trade packet.
MRS. THOS. UWR4N0E, Ogdensburg, K.Y.
TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS.
(GRIFFIN'S STRAIN.)
Medal awarded nt V/orld'a
P..ir. Seeds and Tubers
now ready at lowest rates. Send for irnstrated
descriptive catalogue. It tells you all aouut tueui.
Oasis Nursery Co., Westbury Station, Long Island.
DASYLIRIONS. YUCCAS
Of Yuccas I have all sizes and species.
Also good specimens of Dasylirions.
State your requirements and I will
quote the prices ; on large orders I
will cut down the price. Corres-
pondence solicited.
H. E. ETEESHED, HENLY, TEXAS.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Lffilia anceps Ballanteana
This is no donbt one of the mot distinct
varieties o£ Lselia anceps ever introduced,
which hapnened about two years ago, by
Messrs. F.'Sander & Co., of St. Albans,
Bneland, and it was named in compliment
to Mr. Ballantine, head gardener to Baron
Schroeder. The flower Is about the same
size as the type, well proportioned; sepals
and petals nearly white toward the apex,
shading off to deep rose toward the ends;
lip rather smaller than the type of a dark
velvety purple color, throat rich yellow
lined with veins of deep purple.
Lselia anceps rosea.
A distinct variety of L. anceps a trifle
larger than the type. Sepals and petals
are broad, of pure white color ; lip large
and open, of a deep, rosy color ; throat yel-
lowish green on a white ground, marked
with rosy brown lines.
Cypripedium Niobe nigrum.
This is the darkest variety of all the C.
Niobe class and was raised by me m the
United States Nurseries. The flower is
much larger than the type in all its parts
Dorsal sepal large and broad flat, but not
recurving at the sides as the type; the
lines are of a very dark purple color ; petals
broad, also very dark ; lip large, of a dark
brown purple color, almost black.
Cypripedium Dominianum.
Al in flrst and second sizes, well
cured. Samples will
TEI.I. THE STORY.
FBEB, with prices on application.
TXT it MTPTl Booted Cuttings best va-
W Ai\ 1 LtV. rietics Geraniums. Name
sorts and price.
GEO. R. KNAPP, Asbury Park, N. J.
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Construction Practically Illustrated.
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Special Inducements to Florists who will Can-
vass AMERICAN GARDENING for us.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 1 o„e Year
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This is one of the many hybrids raisedby
the late Mr. John Dominy In Veitch's
Exeter Nurseries over twenty years ago
and named alter him. It is the result of
crossing C. candatum, the seed parent, and
C caricinum, the pollen parent, and it was
one of the flrst selenipediums raised. The
growth is very compact, leaves long and
narrow pointed at the end, of very dark
green shiny color. Flower is well propor-
tioned ; dorsal sepal narrow at the top,
twisted, greenish white shaded and lined
with dark brown. Lower sepal smaller, of
the same color. Petals long and narrow,
twisted several times, of nearly the same
color as the dorsal sepal. Lip round,
whitish inside and spotted with brown
dots, yellowish green shaded and lined with
dark green. . .. j
This beautiful and useful hybrid does
not receive the recognition from florists it
is entitled to. It is one of the best cypri-
pediums known for cut flower purposes.
The culture of this orchid is not more
difficult than that of C. insigne, which,
as every one knows, is simple. One
point, however, should be observed,
C Dominianum does not like to be
overpotted, and the smaller pot you can
give It the more vigorous and freely it will
grow. The best potting material is mix-
ture of peat and moss, with plenty of drain-
age ; a lew pieces of charcoal Intermixed
is also beneficial to the plant. It should
receive a liberal supply of water all the
year round as it does not require a resting
season. If the plants are pot-bound the
best time to repot them is in the early
Summer after they are through flowering.
It requires a temperature of 60 to 65 de-
grees, with plenty of light and air.
Jos. A. MAHDA, Je.
ated can be used again. Heat a large
piece of iron red hot and put it into the
pail with the juice. The effect is rapid, the
house being filled in a few minutes ; the
number of palls required will depend upon
the size of the house, but a little practice
will soon show the number required.
It is necessary that the operator should
leave the house as soon as he drops the hot
iron into the pail. Where thrips are num-
erous, if the house is steamed once a week
for a month, and afterwards once a month,
it will rid the plants of this destructive
insect. Not only Is the vapor an effectual
insecticide, but the plants seem to derive a
certain amount of benefit from Its use,
which will be seen by the foliage rapidly
assuming a healthy dark green color.—
Oardening World.
Catalogues Received.
H. G. Faust & Co., Philadelphia.—
"Wholesale Trade Price-List of Garden,
Field and Flower Seeds, Implements, etc.
A large portion of this firm's seeds is
grown on their extensive farms at Wood-
lawn, which embrace 1,300 acres, the re-
mainder being under their personal inspec-
tion; in this way reliability la ensured.
They do an extensive export trade, special
attention being given foreign orders. A
telegraphic cipher or cable code is attached
to each variety, rendering the easy order-
ing of seeds at little expense. A neat cal-
endar accompanies the price list.
B. & J. Faequhak & Co., Boston, Mass.
—Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds, Plants,
Bulbs, Fertilizers, etc. This well-known
firm received three awards at the World s
Columbian Exposition for tested seeds.
On the merits of their seeds they rely for
increased patronage. Their list of novel-
ties In flower and vegetable seeds is an
extensive one.
Geo. C. Watson, 1025 Arch st., Phila-
delphia.—Special Trade OfiCer of Begonias
m.,.^!^!; T.lliao Tmo rinnnnH. Tnhftrosef
Insecticides.
The number of insecticides in the mar-
ket is legion, and to recommend one in
preference to another would seem to be
unjust ; yet most gardeners have some
particular favorite which they think the
best. Notwithstanding this, there are lew
orchid growers who have not expressed a
wish for a better and more effectual sys-
tem, at the same time one reasonable in
cost, for fumigating than that generally
practiced. Tobacco smoke from tobacco
paper or cloth is uncertain in its action,
and few growers care to use either the
paper or the rags in the odontoglossum
houses. Carbon cones are good but too
expensive for general use; and some of the
other compounds offered for this purpose
are also uncertain in their action ; and it
would be interesting to growers to know If
the vendors of such Insecticides are liable
for damage done when they are used ac-
cording to their own directions.
But I am running away from my object,
which is to draw attention to the vapor
from tobacco juice as an insecticide, and
one that can be relied upon without fear of
evil results. Tobacco vapor has been in
use now for a number of years, and applied
with the thanatophore ; but the expense of
this machine has kept it from coming into
general use. A simple and effective way
of filling the house required to be fumi-
gated with vapor, will be found by putting
the tobacico juice in a zinc pail, the exact
quantity it< immaterial, as any not evapor-
aeipnia. — oueuittl xiauc \./,xci yjA. ij,.fevii.«vj.
Gladioli, Lilies, Iris. Cannas, Tuberoses
and other Spring Bulbs; also of the
"W. P." Mushroom Spawn.
J. G. Hareison & Sons, Berlin, Md.—
Descriptive Catalogue and Price List of
Peach Trees, Strawberry Plants, Aspara-
gus Roots, etc.
S. D. WooDEUTT & Sons, Orange, Conn.
—Descriptive Catalogue of Seeds for Gar-
den and Farm. This firm has largely in-
creased its facilities for thoroughly curing,
cleaning and testing their seeds, which are
all home grown.
The Kennesaw Wholesale NtrBSEEiES,
Marietta, Ga.— Catalogue of Fruit Trees,
with table showing distances for planting
and number of trees or plants on an acre
at given distances apart ; also a short ar-
ticle on "Fruit Growing for Profit."
Alfred Beidgbman, New York.— Descrip-
tive Catalogue of Vegetables, Grass and
Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, etc. The
aim of this firm is to disseminate only such
seeds as are really worthy of cultivation
and adapted to our climate. Their cata-
logue contains an alphabetical list of seeds
adapted to greenhouse culture; ornamen-
tal foliage plants ; annuals for vases and
hanging baskets, for bouquets and nose-
gays, for florists' flowers, and an index to
botanical and common names.
E. E. BUEWELL, New Haven, Conn.—
General List of Select Vegetable Seeds.
D. Landeeth & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.
—Catalogue of Flower, Vegetable and
Grass Seeds, together with Kitchen Gar-
dener's Price-List ; profusely illustrated.
The cover contains a view of their exten-
sive seed farms in Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. This firm is now in its one hun-
dred and tenth year ; it characterizes the
giving of premiums as " childish," and be-
lieves in giving '* value of the cash in
seeds." Over a century of active and con-
tinuous business can, we think, be viewed
as a guarantee of reliability so far as the
quality of the goods they handle la con-
cerned. Tlie catalogue contains many
hints that are decidedly useful, and ap-
pended thereto is an abridgement of Bur-
net Landreth's article on " The Grass
Question," from his book, "Market Gar-
dening and Farm Notes."
O. M. Richardson & Co., Canton, Me.—
Catalogue of Northern Grown Plants,
Seeds, etc. This firm believes in growing
plants in soil containing no fertilizer, there-
by making them strong and stocky. The
catalogue just at hand is the ninth issued
by this house.
Kennicott Bros., Wholesale Florists,
Chicago. — Two beautiful calendars for
current year.
E. H. Hunt, 79 Lake St., Chicago.— Fully
Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds of All
Kinds, Fertilizers and Implements.
"What people want are those sorts which
have proved their value and won their
place in the lists by years of practical
I demonstration in the field and market
garden, in the kitchen and flower beds.
Such is the sentiment of this firm and they
have endeavored to carry it out in the
varieties listed by them.
Jos. Breck & Sons (corporation), Bos-
ton, Mass.— Annual Descriptive Catalogue
of Seeds, Small Fruits, Garden, Lawn and
Greenhouse Requisites. This firm reports
that since its organization in 1893 (it com-
prises the old firms of Joseph Breck & Sons
and Parker & Wood) in some months its
business exceeded very considerably the
combined business of the old firms for cor-
responding periods of 1892. This fact
augurs well for its future success.
W. PlEECY, Forest Hill, London, Eng.—
Descriptive List of Chrysanthemums.
Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New
York.— Annual Catalogue of Vegetable
and Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Fertiliz-
ers, Plants, Bulbs, Trees and Shrubs.
Among the novelties are noticed several
varieties of lettuce, cabbage, corn, peas,
onions, parsnips, etc., of their own raising.
This firm makes a specialty of mushroom
spawn. The germinating powers of their
seeds are carefully tested before distribu-
tion.
ALFRED F. CONARD, West Grove, Pa.
—Illustrated Catalogue of Roses, Seeds
and Bulbs for 1894.
Mr Conard, who issues this catalogue, is
well known to our readers, having been
one of the founders and for nearly twenty
years the active president of the Dingee &
Conard Co., rose growers. Mr. Wm. B.
Reed, of Chambersburg, Pa., has transfer-
red his catalogue mailing business in roses,
plants and seeds to Mr. Conard.
R. H. Shumwat, Rockford, 111.— Cata-
logue of Vegetable and Flower Seeds. /The
covers of this catalogueare profusely illus-
trated with vegetables and flowers, to-
gether with the photographs of the Arm s
staff, which apparently embraces the
whole family, down to and including the
baby.
Insertion will he given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarlVy reflect our oiou.
The Violet Disease.
BiitarFlorMn' Exclumge:
The theory advanced that the violet dis-,
ease is due to soil conditions, is one held by
many growers. This seems inconsistent
with tbe fact that they will (as one puts it)
recover. No, never, unless the spot is very
slight. They will grow the disease out—
a process so slow that the plant is dead
flnancially and had best be destroyed at
once Now, it would seem if soil condi-
tions caused it that they would continue
the disease. Another attributes it to the
want of "early sun." The flnest and
cleanest plants the writer has seen this
season covering many thousands, were in
two houses which do not get the sun before
WA.U. ^ ^ J T, ,
I think all growers must have read Prof.
Galloway's letter with sadness. P-actical
growers, having failed to discover either
the cause or remedy of the disease, have
hoped to find a Moses in the scientific
world ; but it is evident they must still
wander in the land of Egypt, and with no
promise of liberty. A very large percent-
age of the plants of the country have been
affected— many unto death— departing
after months of tender care, without pay-
ing board bills, the payment of which their
surviving brethren can hardly more than
be expected to honor (with their own).
Prof. Galloway says the violet is success-
fully grown by "some men who have given
years to its culture." The writer knows
such a grower, who for years had plants
always the envy of his brothers ; he knew
soil, temperature, etc., and disease only by
hearsay. But in six months his numerous
beds are as gold (in color) he is dumb-
founded ; his love forthe plant is turned to
wrath ; his failure complete. His brethren
sympathize and wonder, but quietly smile
at his knowledge of a few months previ-
The violet is a puzzle— a conundrum—
scarcely any two growers agreeing as to
soil, temperature and general cultivation.
There are, however, two points on which
all agree. One is that the disease is conta-
gious ; the other, as one grower strongly
puts it, "the devil is in them," and he is
growing, and love them as we must, the
violet must still pass as the "black sheep'
of the greenhouse. Obseeter.
Highland Mills. N. Y.
The: Rlorist's Exchanqe.
139
flMPELOPSIS VEITGHII.
LANGAN BROS., 921 Crescent St., ASTORIA, 1. 1., N. Y.
Cultural Department
Roses.
First cuttings will now be rooted, and a
good position to place them in should be
selected. It does not pay to put them in
any out-of-the-way corner, because they
want as much light as possible. The best
way IS to find out the roses in any of the
front or back benches that pay the poorest
percentage, and lift and pot them into four
inch pots; they will eome in handy for
Spring trade ; then clean out the benches
and put on a covering of ashes or sand and
they will be ready to set the potted cuttings
on.
The potting of cuttings is not attended
to by a great many as it should be at this
time of the year, hence so many dead two-
inch plants. With more time and care
given these should have pulled through the
ordeal all right. Cuttings want a good
stiff loam, but at this season a little sand
and rough bone may beadded. That helps
to keep the soil open, as after it goes
through the sieve it is not very porous. I
believe in potting as firmly as possible and
filling the pots as full as they will hold.
My reason for this is, that you can use
your hose more freely without fear of get-
ting the plants over-watered and you can
Jceep down red spider so much easier.
After you have potted and set your
plants on the bench, if the days are bright,
you should give the plants a good water-
ing; then shade. When the shade is taken
off knock out a plant or two and see if the
water has gone through, and if not give
another watering. All the plants will re-
quire, until the roots touch the sides of the
pots, will be a good sprinkling before and
atter shading in bright weather. Use a
can with a rose for the first two waterings:
afterward you can use the hose,
o ,SS* "!,*?„i'* '^'''''S very good work to pot
d,000 to 3,500 per day to do it well, taking
time to press the soil with his thumbs as
much as possible.
Any cuttings that may be affected with
black spot or fungi should be discarded and
the diseased leaves and spaces in bed
cleaned.
Allow the sun to get at your propagating
bed as much as you can and be careful in
watering. When one lot of cuttings is ob-
tained, I have found it pays best to clean
the sand right out and wash the bench,
putting fresh sand in and filling up again
with cuttings. Through neglecting to do
this 1 have known a loss of over 75 per cent.
of the cuttings to occur. A. D. Rose.
At this season of the year, especially in
dark, cloudy weather, one cannot be too
careful about watering, more so is this the
case regarding roses and carnations, nota-
bly the latter. If too dry it subjects the
plants to the ravages of many insect pests,
and If waterlogged in that kind of weather
there is next to no remedy. The best that
can be done under such circumstances is to
nave all the ventilation on possible, and
where the top of the earth has become
green or mouldy it is best to clean off the
surface and rub the soil over ; in fact, any-
thing that will have a tendency to dry out
without baking the earth. Watering
den and ruin the plants. I have written
at some length upon the water subject,
and while nothing new is oromulgated it
may serve to remind florists and their em-
ployes that the main feature of their suc-
cess or failure will largely depend upon
this important item.
In many localities it is rather too early
to begin the propagation of coleus and
alternantheias In large quantities for bed-
ding purposes, although florists whose
stocks may be short can begin now and
have ready more plants to cut from. A
staple with many is the justly popular
verbena ; begin to propagate it now and
you can have an abundant supply even
though you may have a shortage in stock
plants— they are susceptible of indefinite
multiplication. Grow them moderately
cold and clean, never suffering a green fly
to live, or, better yet, never allow It to be
seen.
Look to your pansies ; the Winter has
been mild, and they may be cleaned up
and given a top dressing of well decom-
posed manure. Your violets also will
begin to look for some attention and should
be cleaned of all rubbish and dead leaves,
and it would pay to lift and pot off a few
for sale in the store.
In short the enterprising florist will now
avail himself of the lull in business to get
his stock as far advanced as possible before
the early Easter trade this year may de-
mand his attention. To those hesitating
about what to grow, let me suggest that
you grow a little of everything; the very
thing you had a surplus of last season and
could find no sale for, will doubtless be the
stockyouwillnotgrow,andeighttimesout
of ten that which you leave off will be the
very thing called for. Prepare to meet any
contingency. D. HoNAKEK.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Joseph MuUer, Frank Faessel, Chris.
Thomas, Francois Gruez, J. Karsbert and
Ed. Zbinden are experts in plant culture.
W. MOTT.
Chrysanthemums. i°°lf ^i^Jo
per hundred, my selection. Some of each with
every hundred. E. G. HIH, Harry May, Jes-
sica. Diana, Mrs. Fottier, G. W. Cliilds, TV.
H. Lincoln, Gloiiosum, L. Canning, L.
Boehmer, Mrs. Humphreys, Ada Spauld-
ing, Domination, H.Wideuer, B. Bottomly.
Cash with order. Ten cents per hundred
extra by mail.
F. E. HATWAED, - Bralntree, Mass.
WHEW WRITIMG MEHTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCH«HOt
should be in the hands of the most careful
man upon the place. It is always best
before watering your beds to try with a
trowel in several places so as to be certain
when dry, as it is next to an impossibility
to tell from the appearance of the surface
]ust when a soaking is needed. We do not
tavor the indiscriminate soaking overhead
of carnations, no matter how perfect the
drainage. Far better give them a moder-
ate spraying on top and with hose in hand
water thoroughly under the bottom of the
benches ; this will enable them to take up
all the moisture needed, and also enable us
to avoid waterlogging. I am convinced,
by long experience, that more harm results
irom overhead soaking of carnation beds
than from any and all other sources com-
bined. If, as often occurs in the best regu-
lated establishments, there are the dry
spots and hot corners where red spider do
congregate, it is easy enough to place
vessels or pans of water in which they may
bathe and cease to breathe" than to
knock the life out of your plants in order
to dislodge them or keep the ground sod-
New Orleans.
Tropical weather prevails in the Crescent
City; there has yel been no cold snap, con-
sequently fiowers are in abundance. Roses
are blooming profusely ; fruits much ad-
vanced—oranges in second bearing, some-
thing unusual. Much damage is, however,
feared from later frosts. The noble palms
which adorn the handsome residences are
in full growth ; the lawns are beautifully
green. In the face of this drawback and
rather slower trade than usual, our friends
are buoyant and express bright hopes for
the future.
At the Club meeting held on the 19th
inst. much interest was taken in the forth-
coming Spring show, which promises to be
most successful. Substantial prizes will
be offered, the finances of the Club being
in a highly satisfactory condition. A great
improvement has taken place since the
admission of new and younger oflScers.
Aroand About.
Rooted Cuttings.
Carnations, Coleus, Ageratum, Helio-
tropes and Geraniums in 2}4 and 3 in.
pots; Vincas, 21.^ in. pots. WIllExciiange
CHESTER VALLEY GREENHOUSES,
P. O. Box 82. B. Downington, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOIM THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
IfCDDCIIJlC Mammoth, perfectly clean
W bnUCIIfltfi and strong- plants, $3.00 per
100. Transplanted cuttings, $1.00 per lOO.
Kooted cuttings, $6.00 per 1000, all to color. Cash.
W. B. ■Woodruff, Florist, Westfleld, N. J
Rooted Cuttings.
mW AGERATUM.
BRIGHTON BEAUTY.
Dwarf and compact, 5 inches hig-h, dark
purple, fine for bordeis, tried for three
years, never out of bloom, $1.00 per
doz., bymail,
BEACH & CO., Richmond, Ind.
PROVE SATISFACTORY.
DREER'S NEW SET OF IB
DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS
We offer to the trade 20,000 Well Rooted Cut-
tings in the best possible condition. We send out
orders the same day they are received. We pack in
moHfl and oiled paper in strong wooden boxes, and
guarantee tbem to arrive in good condition. We
distinctly label each variety, and give an equal
assortment of the best collection of double fringed
Petunias ever offered. Price, $2.00 per 100 ; $17.50
per 1000 by express. Also see advt. on page 122.
Swanley White Yiolet, strong and healthy.$0.60
^^Vi. Dwarf Salvia Splendens, "Compacta"
$7.00 per 1000 by express 1.00
GoleuB, 30 best market varieties, (absolutely
free from mealy bug), $6.00 per lOOO by ex.... 1.00
Flowering; Bei£onin,12 vars., fine assortment 1.50
Heliotrope, 6 best varieties; $7.00 per 1000 by
express 1 OC
Hardy White Passion Flower, "C.Elliott" 2.00
Alternanthera* in 4 varieties, strone, from
2J4 in, pots, with 2 to 8 cuttiuRs on a pTaot, by
express. $15.00 per 1000 2.00
A. B. DAVIS & SON,
PURCELLVILLE. VA.
"rhelVhf, When, WlieronndHa,,- of BIUBliroom Culture." 24pp. lOo.
"W. P." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Fresh and Well-spawned. Sample Brick
and Book mailed, n n MI«TPni| 1026ArchSt.,
post-paid, for 260. Ui Ui HHIOUII, Phlla., Pa.
I STORRS& HARRISON CO.. Painesville, Ohio.^
^ Wliolesale Nurserymen and Florists, ♦
* £?,?n,i'5nThlV* «" ''w^''^ °' ^™'t„a°a Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Bosea as can be 1
t f?PP rnrr«S-„rt=,5„ ^^v% i ""'"""> Roees and million of plants annually. Trade list *
^ free. Correspondence solicited. Mentioij paper. I
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦««♦« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»X
100,000 VERBENAS.
JnLEs FoNTA has not yet returned
from his native soil. When last heard from
he was enjoying himself and promised
plenty of information on his return.
Jas. Bbadt is most successful in grow-
ing Adlantum Farleyense and has a large
stock of this beautiful fern. He grows
Cocos Weddeliana as fine as any I ever
saw. A batch standing amid seemingly
unfavorable surroundings are themselves
clean and of beautiful color — a problem
many who give them such tender care
without success would like to solve.
M. Cook is enthusiastic over one of
Weathered's small greenhouse boilers,
which works like a charm ; no trouble now
to raise fine stock, of which he has abund-
ance in first class variety for store trade.
B. Vallejo is receiving much praise
for the capital job he has made in grading
and planting the grounds around that
splendid structure, the Toulane Univer-
sity, founded by Mrs. Dr. Richardson as a
memorial to the late Doctor. The plan of
the grounds was made and carried out by
Harry Papworth, Mrs. Richardson's capa-
ble gardener.
John Eblen has been very successful
with his new fern, Pteris Eblenil; it makes
a capital variety for hanging baskets.
Chas. Bble,U. J. Virgin, J. H. Menard and
M. Cook have stores in the best parts of
the city, and can handle all the business
brought them.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
■*!• NO RUST OR 2UVILDEJni. *
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. .
Y,% Kno'^''«'"'^%** growers of Verbenas in tlie country, our sales reacWng last year
Z15,600. Our plants this year fully equal ,lf not surpass, any we have ever grown.
-J. L. DILLOK, Bloomsburg:, Pa.
Carnations -Panic Bargains
^
tady £mma or Portia, . ,
Per 1000
810 00
I-izzie McGowan
Grace Wilder
Mrs. Bobt. Hitt
Grace Darling
White Wings
10 00
10 00
American Flag
10 00
J. J. Harrison
Aurora
15 00
Nellie Lewis
Tidal W^ave
Puritan
.... 15 00
Per 1000
Foai'l $20 00
Edna Craig 20 oo
Daybreak jq 00
Thos. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower .■'.■.' gQ 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phlpps 26 00
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Keynolda 25 00
Ricbmond 25 qq
Wabash 26 OO
i
strictly Cash with order.
iJESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.
l>r. Smart ™ „„
Purdue ;;; 25 00
Florence Van Reyper 25 00
Buttercup 85 00
New Jersey 35 oo
Orders filled in rotation.
MENTION PAPER.
BELLEVILLE, N. J.
140
'THE^ Klortst's t^xcttano:©.
^/VV%%%'
-ri— I
SEVEN - SPLENDID - CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses,
MAD. DIAZ ALBERXmi Ugl^t P*"^
DAYBREAK flesli pink
SCOXX briglit pink •
IVILIvIAM
LIZZIE McGOWAN.
UNCLE JOHN
PURIXAN
XHE SXUARX
The flowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00 per 1000 during
the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young plants from the soil, April
pure 'wltite .
.Oeranium scarlet.
rer loo
Per 1000
$6.oo
$50.00
3.00
25.00
5.00
45.00
2.00
r5.oo
.10.00
75.00
2.00
X5.00
. 10.00
75.00
delivery, at above prices.
WARRANTED STOCK.
All orders filled strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS, L. I.
Hybridizing Gladioli and Lilies.
Perhaps my experience in crossing and
hybridizing may be ol some use to others
sknilarTy interested-, and though the ex-
periments have extended through a period
of fifteen or more years I cannot as yet say
that they have resulted in any great suc-
cess, except, perhaps educationally, for
now I know very much better how to go to
work than at first. . ,
Mv first eSorts were with varieties or
Gladiolus gandavensis. Many interesting
kinds were produced, afl^ording a large
amount of study through many years, as
tWcame into bloom from year to year
and some did not bloom for seven or eight
^ Abiut ten years ago, having Gladiolus
Saidersoni and G.dracocephalus, it seemed
?o me that a cross of them with varieties
of Gladiolus gandavensis might result in
something good. I could get no seed from
G.Tander^8oni pollinated I™.°? ™"f^,%°^
G. gandavensis -ov 7tlTVc^ .ZT^
G. ganuavensis, uui- jou ...v.. --.- r„"Z
made the other way; but I much regret
now that I did not Pejsist in making these
crosses, as the wonderful Gladiolus Childsii,
If the origin is correctly given, shows that
such a cross was possible. I soon discov-
ered that I could get no pollen from Gladi-
olus dracocephalus, so I tried fertilizing it
with pollen from varieties of G- ganda-
vensis There was very little seed shown
from this cross, but I got one Plant which
while the flowers were of no beauty ot
form or color, yet they showed unmistaka-
ble characteristics ot G. gandavensis but
with the bronze-like (looking as though
spattered) spots of £. dracocephalus, only
thev were more reddish in color. ihey
were Anally caught as were all my gladio-
lus by an unexpected freeze, and all
kil ed; proving the claim of hardiness
even comparative for most, to be largely
false: and I had some of the Lemoine
hybrids and the species G. purpureo-
aSratus, which also Pe^bed at the same
time, and the latter is claimed to be real
haFdy. All were in the ground when
frozen, and were deeply mulched _during
the winter, so that I do not thmK they
froze much. , ^ ,.,,
Having been a lily fancier and still grow-
ing many species, naturally much of my
experiments were with them and it was
ihe results of the crosses of the common
tiger lily that prompted the writing of this
sketch Tiger lilies do not naturally bear
leed-to my knowledge at least>-m this
country (do any of your readers know to
the contrary ?), and as it is about the har-
diest and most vigorous cultivated species
we have, the conclusion was that it would
be most desirable to secure varieties of
deeper and redder shades than the one
variety so universally known and grown.
So 1 began fertilizing, first from flowers of
one plant to another, then after having
secured the double form of the tiger lily,
also 'the form known as Lilium tigrinum
splendens, I crossed T. splendens on the
common and common on T. splendens and
pollen from the double on both (as the
double form produces some pollen and ap-
parently fertile, the doubling arising from
partly aborted or transformed stamens,
some ot which still bear a little pollen
when examined closely) ; but all these cros-
ses were failures.
Now arose the question, why will not tne
tiger lily bear seed, and can it be made to
do sof Apparently the reproductive
organs are perfect but being, of course, an
exotic (Japan is, I believe, its home, [it is
from China— Ed.] It is possible the cli-
mate the plant finds here might interfere
in some way with the exercise ot the repro-
ductive functions to the extent of render-
ing it barren. i,. i. ■ i.
To Prof. Thomas Meehan I owe the hint
that led to partial success. Reading back
volumes of the Gardeners' Monthly i.
found where he speaks of a conversation
with a friend concerning another case of a
plant, likewise barren, and the friend said
he compelled seed production by tying a
stout thread about the main stalk at or
before blooming, which prompted seed
bearing ; the reason, no doubt Is well un-
derstood by the student of plant physio-
logy I am quoting from memory as I can-
not find the passage referred to at this
writing, or I would give page and number
tor the beneflt of those who have files of the
old Gardeners' Montldy and take interest
in the subject. .
With the added knowledge gained ""
I 4.1... r,a-^t- 4-T.iol rClBn1t-,P.H llkW th
pollenating was with the last named,
which cross produced several pods contain-
ing more or less seed, of which probably
20 or 25 per cent, germinated ; but the
seedlings have gradually dwindled away,
until there is but three plants left. These,
however, seem to have more vitality, and
am in hopes will eventually bloom.
I had meant to speak of outcomes with
other plants of interest to me, but fear this
will become too lengthy, and will ]ust
mention one more cross made with results
somewhat puzzling: There was in my
garden Hibiscus moscheutos and H. mili-
taris ; also an annual which, 1 think, was
called H. Africanus by the seedsman from
whom it was obtained. These were all
intercrossed without success, except one
pod of H. moscheutos crossed with H. Afri-
canus, which yielded several seeds, small
and shrivelled ; almost all of them grew
into small and sickly plants, which did
not thrive well nor bloom for about three
years, when they then took on a new and
vigorous growth and became in all respects
apparently identical with H. moscheutos.
I suppose some will question the above
mentioned cross, but I am quite positive it
was made as described, and I should like
to ask some questions concerning it, it
such a cross would be likely to be of any
use. I had expected H. militaris and H.
moscheutos would readily submit to in-
tercrossing, but I did not expect anything
from the annual species, and only used it
out of curiosity. C. B. PADDOCK.
Albany, 111.
above, the next trial resulted hke this :
Varieties of L. tigrinum crossed with each
other were barren, except In one instance
of a pod partially filled with chaff contain-
ing a few poor looking seeds which did not
germinate.
I also used pollen from a number of spe-
cies in bloom at the same time, ot which 1
recollect— for I did not keep notes, am
sorry to say— L. auratum, L. speciosum, h.
longifiorum, L. elegans of several varieties,
and li. Wallacel, and the only successful
Plant Food for Parks and Cemeteries.
Mr. John F. Barker, of the Forest Hills
Cemeteries, Boston, according to the
Rural New YorTter, uses Bradley's phos-
phate as a fertilizer with the result that it
worked so well that he "shall never put
stable manure on fiowers again. He
trenched the ground as usual and raked
the fertilizer in, making one application
only The growth of leaf and vine was not
only ample but the flowers bloomed earlier
than before.
Belfast, Me.
Willis E. Hamilton had the roof of one
of his greenhouses wrecked for a length of
fifty feet, last week, by an accumulation of
snow thereon. He had been confined to
his room by illness for several days and
was unable to clear the snow away.
Ashtabula, Ohio.
Frank Luce has begun the erection of
another large greenhouse, to be the eighth
on his premises.
Westerly, R. I.
Mr. S. J. Reutkr sailed per steamer
New York on Wednesday, January 24, for
a tour through England and Germany.
Atlanta, Ga.
Geo. H. Hinman has his roses looking
better than I have ever yet seen them, es-
pecially Perle; a lot of Lady Campbell
violets, are also very healthy and cropping
heavily.
Brookwood Floral Co. (Jos. Thomp-
son, prop.), have erected during the past
Summer, in addition to former plant, four
houses, each 150x25 feet, in which a grand
lot of Bride, Mermet and Beauty are doing
splendidly. A house of carnation Edna
Craig coming into crop was a picture.
Mr. Colin Ogston, the manager, intends
making many improvements upon the
place during the ensuing season.
On approaching the greenhouses of the
West View Floral Co., through the pretty
cemetery, I was struck with the great im-
provements that have been made since rny
last visit. Mr. Wm. Plumb has made
good use of his extensive experience in in-
troducing many capital ideas both mside
and out, so that now we have here a model
establishment. Vast quantities of bloom-
ing stock of all kinds are being grown. Mr.
McBurney, the efficient and pleasant secre-
tary, informs me they ship regularly to
Charleston, Jacksonville, St. Augustine,
New Orleans, and other points, and cannot
begin to fill their orders.
Accompanied by Mr. Plumb we made a
trip to the trim place of Edw. WACHEN-
DOKFF, who was busy taking off verbena
cuttings from plants out of doors, so mild
is the weather. Verbenas are herbaceous
here A run through the houses showed
a nice stock of lantanas, among which is a
variety named gracillimum, of trailing
habit and a lovely shade of blue. Boses
and soft wood stock look very fine ; all the
newest kinds of geraniums are raised here.
C A Dahl Co. are doing a flourishing
trade. The recent loss by death of Mr.
Dahl was much felt by the company. , Mr.
Dahl was a man of integrity and highly
I respected by the community.
The^ Florist's Exchanoe.
141
CIRNITION CUTTINGS
OF AlHL THE LEADING
SORTS IN SEASON.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, i\.J.
carIations
Kooted Cuttings. Now Keady.
„ , . Per 100. Per 1000.
Baybi-enk t.1 00 »25 00
Bilttcvcuu 4 00 35 OO
Puritan 2 (10 15 00
hMver »Pi-ny 1 .10 lO 00
I.1ZZ1C NcGnw.iu 150 10 00
J-rnce Wilder l 60 10 00
Portia 150 12 00
Cash with order. lOe. per IflO extra when ordered
shipped by mail. Send for wholesale price list ut
rooted cuttiiiBs and plants.
JAMES HORAK, Florist, Bridgeport, Gonn.
WHENWRITINGMEriTlONTHEPVORIST-S EXCHANGE
CARNATION VAN LEEUWEN-f
Color, Carmine Pink.
THIS flower sold in December at Mr.
J. K. Allen's commission store for
from $4.00 to $6.00 per 100. A few
thousand Rooted Cuttings for sale at
$4.00 per hundred. Cash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
CARNATIONS-Rooted Cuttings.
Hinze's Whito, Fred. Creighton, E. Pierson, A.
Webb, Golden Gate, A. Plas. $1.50 per 100;
$13.50 per 1000.
Puritan, L. MoGowan, Daybreak. $2.00 per
I'O; $15.00 per 1000.
William Scott. $6.00 per 100.
Mnie. B. Albertini, Edna Craig, $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. C. BESOLD, ffllneola, L. I.
MCNT'ON THE n.ORlST'8 EyCHANGr
Immense Stock of
Carnation Kooted Cutting^s, for im-
tntjdiate delivery, free from Kust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit includiDg:
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Seud for price list.
JOS. RK:XARDf
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
DAYBREAK CARNATION.
50,000 READY FEBRUARY 5th.
A visit from several prominent florists
of the state has convinced me that I
have the heali.hiest stock of the aliove
beautiful Carnation in tliissiate. Before
leuviuji' ray establishment thev left
orders for Daybreak at $3.50 per 100 and
S20.00 perlOOU. 1 shall have about 5u,000
well rooted cutting's at the followin»-
prices: $2.50 per 100; S2U.<0 per lOW.
iAj customers will plewse tiike norice
that J cannot accept personal checks.
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attfca, Wyoming Co., New York,
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for " best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" I lilie Its color better than Davbreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A. Manda.
Hooted cutting's, $10. OO per lOO ;
S80.00 per 1000. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. K. Freeman's, Washington, last
VIOLET, Lady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per IDO ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
VHEW WRITING MEHTIQW THE FtOHIST'S EXCHANGE
♦ ROOTED ♦
Carnation Cuttings.
All the best variejies in cultivation. Fine
stock of Buttercup and William Scott.
NO DISEASE.
We will have ready tor delivery by March
1st, 1894. the following liinds :
Doz. 100 1000
Diaz. Albertini $100 $6 00 $60 00
EHz. Reynolds 100 5 00 45 00
■William Scott 100 6 00 45 00
Richmond 1 dO 5 00 45 00
Dr. Smart 100 6 00 46 00
The Stuart 2 00 10 00 75 00
BncleJohn 3 00 10 00 75 00
Lizzie MoGowau 8 (10 16 00
Daybreak 2 00 16 00
Bntteroup 3 00 6 00 60 00
Lambom 2 00 13 00
l.ady Emma 2 00 16 00
ILortia 2 00 15 00
Mrs. Stanley 1 00 6 00
Thomas Cartledge 3 00 15 00
EdnaCraig. 100 5 00 45 00
Spartan 100 6 00 46 00
Puritan 2 00 15 00
Orders will be filled in rotation. Corres-
pondence solicited. Strictly cash with order.
F. A. STORM, Carnationist,
Hillbright Greenhouses, BAYSIDE, L. I., N. Y.
WHEN IVBITING MSNTION THE FLORISTS' EKCUONrr
Carnations
Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Bramptoa, Ont.
TRY c3i-o3iii>3e'iKro]H:
If vouare not satisfied with the yellow
carnations you now grow. The new
strons, prolific yellow, rival of Butter-
cup, similar in habit and freedom to
Wm. Scott. Ton will not regret trying it.
Rooted cuttings, SIO.OO per 100 ;
«75.0O per 1000.
Send for price-list of all the leading varieties.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven Mich.
FRIGRIIIT HIRDY PINKS
Per 100.
New Mound §5 00
Essex Witch...; 5 00
Glen Valley 4 uo
Sea Pink 5 QO
Send tor circulars.
THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfielil, Mass.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
■WM. S-WATTNE,
p. O. Box 886, KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
HELEN KELLER!
The most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
offered. We invite all interested to
come and see it growing and blooming,
five; if
with th _ „ ^ j„ ..,.^„ .... ..,., v.^,..„u
Hill, Phlla., the other "at Summitr N^'jf. Orderabooiied^ ..„ o„...-„, ,., .w^a„iu„
i''«E^'?i?>"°'"'^^'"'"^'' '^"'' 1*^*- StrufB. well rooted cuttings, S3.00 per doz.; S18.00 per 100;
S»O.00 per 1000. Mention this paper.
EDWIN LONSDALE, JOHN N. MAY,
Chestnut Hill. - - . Phila, Pa. Summit, - - - New Jersey.
, . J . „ -- — hejilthy and exceedingly prodwi.-
-orm, size and elegance far m advance of anything now in sight. Two houses filled
sterling variety are always open for inspection, one at Wyndmoor, near Chestnut
and filled strictly in rotation.
ROOTED OUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. BOIITED CUTTINGS,
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
Catalogues ready January 1, 1894. Correspondence solicited.
Address H ThB
COIVIE AND SEE THE BOYS!
MYELLOWGilRNilTION. BOUTON D'OR.
Listen to what W. Albert Manda says after viewing a house :
"BOUTON D'OE is certainly a good grower aiid free bloomer; a variety one can
recommend with pleasure. 1 lilce it better than Buttercup."
'your New Yellow Carnation, Bouton D'Or Isjust the i
Messrs. Dailledouze Bros., Flatbueh, N.Y
T.,„. ..■-.. . . ,„„ ,„_.„„„ Bouton D'Or .„,„. .„ „„„ „„.,..„ „„,„
Ion m its color yet introduced. The color
firm texture; full, larire-flowfir— nno i„at
.uo.au.-ou i» mroe incnes in aiameter-exoeedlngly proliflo as a bud maker; stem stout with clean hlnith,
wist NewTrLhto*/-=. I "O-sratulate you in pussessim, and disseminating sTerand 'a flowen"" "^"'""'^
vfesc iiew Bngnton, s. 1. 1 am, dear sirs, yours very truly. SAMUEL HBNSHAW.
n!ii?=; ^?i*';S°^ Pf.1 y^ t°l rooted cuttings, ready March 1st ; S75.00 per 1000.
21^^^^^"^ '° •^"■*'=' rotation. 250 at 1000 rates. We invite all to?ome and seeit
grow and convince themselves. It only takes one hour from New Pork City
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.Y.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»»»»»
CARNATIONS. I
My list is not a big list but it is a mighty good list, and the cuttings are equally J
good. I would like to quote figures to you on any of the following varieties (in X
writing please state how many you will want of each variety) : J
DAYBREAK, LIZZIE McGOWAN, SILVER SPRAY, GRACE DARLING, X
AURORA, PORTIA, EDNA CRAIG, FRED. DORNER, J. R. FREEMAN. ♦
DECORATORS.
advertisement tliis i
CARNATIONS.
LIZZIE McGOWAN PORTIA
tAMBORN AURORA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OF KENNETT
MBS. FISHEE TIDAL WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. SXYER, CONCOKDVILLE, PA.
AN NIB PIXLBY.
A beautiful pinic carniition, originated
by myself, Which every grower of cut
flowers should have as it is such aproliQc
bloomer and will pay better than any
other variety you can grow. It is a very
strong grower, and the flowers come
large, on stiff stems, 15 to 20 inches long,
calax never bursts; very fragrant and
certainly is the ideal pink carnation of
t he day. The price of this beautiful car-
nation is $13.00 per 100 ; $90 per 1000. 36
sold at 100 rates. Positively no rust
stock. Clean and healthy. Address
F. L. KOHR, 350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.
CARNATIONS.
..PANSIES.
ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER,
Pixley isone of those beautifullightpinks
with a fair sized flower of model form and
good strong calyx. With ordinary culture
stems can be cut twenty inches long and
the growth is strong and healthy.
Keller you know all about : they are both
S'lre to make good paying varieties for cut
flowers. Price per 100, $13.00; per 1000,
$100.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per lOO
$12.00 ; per 1000, $90.00.
VERBENA LANCASTER BEAUTY.
Decidedly- the prettiest Verbena that
grows, novel as well as beautiful, and sells
at sight. Price per 100, $3.00.
PANSIES.-I can still supply a few of
those seedling plants at $6.00 per 1000 or 75
cents per 100. The same good strain I
always have.
No list published and terms are cash
before shipping or C. O. D.
Fine rooted cuttings of Grace Wilder,
Portia, Tidal Wave, Orange Blossom,
|1:50 per 100; $13.00 per 1000; Hinze's
White, $10.00 per 1000; stocky, fine and
healthy.
THE JENNINGS STRAIN OF PANSIES,
Pure white, yellow— dark eye, and finest
mixed, trade pkt., $1.00 each. Plants
ready March 1st. Blooming plants, $3.00
per 100; Field plants, medium size, $5.00
per 1000. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
L. B. 2S4. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
CARNATIONS. loo looo
Lizzie McGowan $1 50 $12 00
Mrs. Fisher 150 12 00
Hinze's 1 50 13 00
Portia 1 50 13 00
Tidal Wave 1 50 13 00
Golden Gate 3 00 15 00
COLEUS.
40 var. named 90 7 00
Heliotrope 1 00 8 00
Geraniums 1 50 13 00
CHAS. E. SMITH, York, Pa.
The Best Carnation inthe Market.
THE
ADELAIDE KRESKEN.
Which was originated in 1891, and flowered In the
ame year, la conceded by all to be the prettiest car-
lation ever grown. Strong grower, is two feet high.
I. good calyx j
.j^.u s,i,iiuj, g^/uu viaijj. iiuu the flower (of a beautiful
rosy pink color) averaging three inches and over.
A very free bloomer.
In addition to recovering the Best Seedling
""■"" "*■ Cincinnati. O., Club Certificate at Spring
iibuu L'luiisLB ouuioLy rueecings at
1 St. Louis, Mo., also for the best
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.ALBERT M. HBRR, Lancaster, Pa. |
field. Mass.. and Milwaukee" "w'is.^^Hunt ^Prize^
IndiaP""""" ' ■ ■ •
Merit
of pinka'at St.L
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which will be ready March 1,
S3.00 Per Dozen.
10.00 «• 100.
45.00 " 500.
80.00 ** 1000.
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New York.
At the special meeting of the Florists'
Club, called for Saturday evening, Janu-
ary 20, in the Elk's Hall.STth St., only nine
members put in appearance, and that
number not being a quorum ex-president
Manda, who occupied the chair, dismissed
the meeting. , , ■„, • ^ ,
President-elect O'Mara, of the Florists'
Club, has now so far recovered as to be
able to be at his desk in Peter Henderson
& Co.'s. Mr. John N. May is also out and
about again.
The Market.
The cut flower market has not
changed in any way since last report. Some
stocks are not over plentiful, especially
good roses. The unfavorable weather con-
ditions have been much against the color
of Mermet, and it is being largely sup-
planted by Bridesmaid, which at present
goes well, and there is every expectation of
its continuing to do so up to and including
the holidays. Carnations are very plentiful,
and many of them being sent in are of ex-
ceedingly poor quality. Grace Wilder is a
variety against which many complaints are
heard. The store-keepers do not care to
handle it and hundreds of blooms remain
unsold. Indeed several growers have
already intimated that they will entirely
discard it in future. William Scott, Mme.
Diaz Albertini and Edna Craig are varie-
ties that are fast assuming the front rank
in pink carnations in this market. It is
now quite evident that good flowers alone
will sell and bring anything like living
figures, and growers should wake up to
this fact. Even the street men are becom-
ing critical and only take flowers of pretty
fair quality. Good pink, red and white
always find a market. There is also a fair
demand for variegated kinds , of a strikingly
attractive nature notusually found. Helen
Keller is selling well at from $3 to $4 per
100. Bouton d' Or is giving general satis-
faction and is much sought after ; in fact,
Mr. E. C. Horan, who handles the stock of
this variety, is now booking orders ahead.
It is selling at $5 per 100. This variety is
said to have good keeping qualities. Tulips
are being received in quantity ; yellow is
still the only color for which there is any
demand. Lilac is plentiful and can hardly
be disposed of at 75 cents per bunch. There
is also an over-supply of cypripediums ;
they sell at about $10 per 100. Smilax re-
mains a drug, so do hyacinths and lilies,
the former is selling as low as five cents a
string. Mignonette is also abundant.
Lent comes early this year, February 7,
and the usual depression for the two weeks
of the carnation, and in view of that fact
we could not question the quotation.
While it is conceded on all hands that the
variety is all that could be desired : the
profitableness of that price from a retail
standpoint may be doubted. The number
sent in weekly is proportionately small,
which may, to some extent, account for the
advanced figure, besides the fact that they
are handled exclusively by one firm.
Henet H. Hindshaw, formerly con-
nected with the Department of Floricul-
ture at the World's Fair, was married to
Miss A. Munns, at the home of the bride's
sister, 101 W. 63d St., this city, on Monday
evening, January 23. Mr. and Mrs. Hind-
shaw left on Tuesday for Seattle. Mr.
Hindshaw takes charge of the formation of
a botanical garden connected with the
new Washington State University, situate
two miles north of Seattle. The grounds
consist of 350 acres, most of which at pres-
ent is occupied by the splendid timbers
for which the state is famous. Mr. Hind-
shaw proposes to preserve much of these
timbers and to introduce to cultivation
many of the beautiful fiora indigenous to
that state.
Harry takes with him the good wishes
of a host of friends. Readers interested in
the flora and forestry of that distant state
will find in him a genial source of informa-
tion.
Brooklyn.
Business here has improved very consi-
derably the past week, and there is every
indication that a continuance of the present
condition may be expected for some time
at least. Flowers generally are plentiful,
with the exception of good Bride roses,
which were in big demand in the beginning
of the week. Langjahr is receiving a few
spikes of gladiolus, which bring $1.50 per
dozen.
Jas. Mallon & Sons, Fulton and Wil-
loughby, have the decorations for the
Emerald ball next week. They will also
decorate for a dinner at the Pouch mansion
and have several wedding orders booked
for that time.
The biggest event of the season came off
on Tuesday last, in tlie Ipathonga ball held
at the Art'Booms. The decorations were
elaborate and were executed in fine style
by J. V. Phillips, Fulton St., ably assisted
by Messrs. Gordon and Nugenthis aides. At
each side of the entrance was placed a large
specimen of Laurus nobilis, each being
thickly studded with poinsettia blooms.
The railings were entwined with wild
smilax, and on each landing were arranged
at Intervals plants of palms and Pandanus
Veitchii. In the ball room proper pink was
the prevailing color in different shades,
numerous Cattleyas andAmericanBeauties
being used.
From the ceiling at regular distances
apart hung three balls of that rose, each
ball measuring three feet in diameter.
The musicians were hidden in an alcove
behind a screen of smilax, at the sides of
which were banked azaleas intermixed
with ferns. The mirrors were garlanded
with galax leaves, one mirror being draped
with asparagus and orchids. At each of
the columns in the hall was a large hand-
some vase of lilies and American Beauty,
fringed with adiantum and smilax. The
ball room was lit up with electricity, pro-
ducing an elegant effect.
The walls of the dining room were banked
with spruce trees interspersed with
southern needle pines ; from each chande^ i rj„ _.- ^ * ._ hom"e
lier long chains of laurel roping extended \ r„?i3. „=== ti.^""!;
Philadelphia.
Market Notes.
There seems to be very little to add
to last week's account as far as business
goes, as everything is very quiet. There
are plenty of flowers— too many, in fact—
so that they can be bought at your own
price. Carnations are very plentiful ; I
saw some good ones on the street selling at
30c. a dozen. Some good cold weather
would change the state of things as re-
gards street sales. Roses are also plenti-
ful, and dealers can scarcely use their
stock up while they are fresh. Hybrids
sell right along, there not being so many
in. Brunners sell mostly at 150; some nice
ones have brought $60. Beauty and Belle
also sell well, $5 a dozen being general. In
my last account I was too low with Ben-
nett, good ones bring $8 ; other roses have
not changed from last week. I notice
some good daffodils ; they run from 13 to
S6. Callas seem plentiful just now, they
bring $13. Carnations are very variable,
running from $1.50 to $7; good adiantum is
selling well at $1 ; smilax, good strings,
$15 ; valley is very good, hut remains at $4.
Plants sell slow. I observe some nice
lilac from W. K. Harris, but there is very
little demand. The same also applies to
genistas. Cyclamen sell well; there is also
more demand for primulas, especially nice
compact plants in 4-inch pots ; I notice
some sent in, small plants in 6 inch pots,
too large entirely for these plants.
S. S. Pennock gets away with a large
quantity of flowers every day. He is now
receiving six thousand carnations daily.
One day last week fourteen thousand were
received. He does a splendid shipping
trade, especially south from here, and just
at this season this trade is quite brisk.
Roses are also handled in large quantity
coming from.every direction. David Rust.
Montreal.
Club Notes.
The annual meeting and dinner
took place January 23 ; there was a large
attendance of members, showing consider-
able interest in the elections. The secre-
tary's report showed the Club to be pro-
gressing the right way, with 65 active
members on the roll. The meetings, had
been well attended and thirteen essays
read before the members, besides two pub-
lic lectures. The report was very satisfac-
tory and was well received by the mem-
bers. The treasurer's report also showed
progress in the finances, though not very
great, but the Club has during the year
paid off the indebtedness of the Pall exhi-
bition in 1893, so there was reason to feel
gratifled at the showing. A little special
business was brought before the members
respecting affiliation with the Horticul-
tural Society, and a committee was named
to confer with a committee of the Society
and to report to the Club.
The elections were next in order, and re-
sulted as follows : President, John Eddy;
first vice-president, J. Bland ; second vice-
president, J. Halliday ; treasurer, A. Wil-
shire ; recording secretary, F. Bennett ;
assistant secretary, J. Davis ; correspond-
ing secretary; H. Stocking; committee,
J. Nairn, B. T. Baud, J. Perrin, F. C.
Smith, and Jas. McKenna. Immediately
after the elections the members adjourned
to the City Caf6, where the dinner was
waiting, and a very good one, too. After
disposing of the good things speeches and
songs were in order, and right merrily
they passed the evening into the small
hours, when every one feeling good took
" " ' Among those who
Brooklyn, (Chicago, Montreal. New York
Baltimore, Boston. Buffalo, Harrlsbure, Pa.,
Long Branch, N. J.. Milwaukee. St. Louis .
the full width of the room, the wnole pro- jjessrs Eddy, Doyle, McKenna, Wilshires
ducing a flue sylvan appearance. The din- , Hopkins, Robinson, Smith, F. C, Mc-
l°J2"i'ifi%"r.'l^Tn^'^^,X*S,£fd d^r^ H^gh (Old Tom), Cadman, Stocking.^and
thereafter should be borne in mind by
those sending stock to market.
Our report of the price of Storm King
carnation last week has caused some com-
ment in wholesale circles ; and several
growers have been heard to say that they
will go into carnation growing and drop
everything else ; if such prices can be ob-
tained. Such a step, however, demands
consideration before it be flnally adopted,
and the following explanation may help to
set uneasy minds at rest. As we stated the
figure was confirmed by the purchasers
roses and ferns, harmoniously blended and
loosely arranged.
Chicago.
The weather has kept unusually mild
and Springlike for this time of the year,
but business does not improve much.
Roses are scarcer, the crop being off. Ro-
mans are plentiful, and very low in price.
Harrisii lilies can be bought at your own
figures. Good violets continue scarce ;
smilax is selling better ; carnations are
plentiful ; Daybreak sells well ; bulbous
stock of all kinds, slow sale.
Treleavbn & Co. have opened a store at
83 State st.
Alex. Newitt has gone away to recruit
I his health.
The latest figures from the Fall chrysan-
themum exhibit will probably show a
profit of 15 per cent. This in the face of
the enormous expense attached to the
show is very creditable.
President Hauswibth read his paper on
" Floral Arrangements " at the last meet-
ing of the Club on Thursday evening,
January 25.
Geo. Klehm is sending in some very fine
violets to the Exchange. They are all sold
before tliey are unpacked. T: F. K.
others. The writer unfortunately missed
this owing to a touch of grip which sent
him home at the close of the elections.
Trade Notes.
Quiet is still the cry m the trade
here ; about the only event since the holi-
days being a ball attheKennel's last week.
There are several small affairs to come off
before Lent, but I do not think there will
be any great stir. Roses are still scarce
here, also carnations. There is plenty of
bulbous stock; Von Sions have made their
appearance in small quantities. Dutch
hyacinths are plentiful and good ; azaleas
are also good. There are quite a few rho-
dodendrons in town this year, but whether
they will be a salable plant remains to be
The demand for small ferns has been
great and stock is getting low. There is
every probability that one old established
concern will move their greenhouses out of
the city this Spring ; in fact, land has been
secured for the purpose. The weather has
been fine lately. J. B.
Personals.
Queens, L. I.— A. Swoboda, lately fore-
man in one of the departments at United
States Nurseries, Short Hills, N. J., is now
foreman for Mr. C. W. Ward here.
Xhe^ Klorist's Exchange^
143
Baltimore.
The market.
The markets are full of flowers,
and this naturally lowers the price at re-
tail, so that the store men are not in the
best of humor. There are lots of weddings
and other festivities. Violets are plentiful
and sell well now because they are cheap.
Carnations come in abundantly and also
go well ; very few good varieties being
wasted. Roses are coming in of good
quality; they sell low at wholesale ; 4c. for
Perle ; 6c. for La France, with other roses
at proportionate prices. Baltimore is a
low-priced market for flowers and lor
nearly everything else.
ExhiliitloDB.
There was quite an interesting
meeting of the Club the other night. The
matter of next Fall show was the special
subject of the evening. The schedule of
premiums was up for debate. A commit-
tee of five had compiled the schedule and
submitted it to the Club for action. The
committee reported a very liberal prize
schedule. Some of the members, however,
found fault with several classes, stating
that sufficient premiums had not been
placed upon them. This brought about
an animated discussion in regard to
whether a show should offer premiums
large enough, so that it would pay to grow
plants and flowers for exhibition, or that
the florist depend upon the glory of exhib-
iting as adequate remuneration for the
trouble. Some argued that as soon as a
man begins to exhibit for the money only
that is in the shows, we would have very
few enter the exhibitions, as to the mind
of such an one, exhibiting must pay, and if
he does not win he will give it up. Love
of and enthusiasm in the art should influ-
ence a man to show the world his products;
the advertising one receives from exhibit-
ing is sufficient recompense.
The other side argued that there were so
many men in the business that could afford
to work for the mere love of the thing that
they themselves are compelled to devote
every foot of greenhouse space to its ut-
most use. By giving premiums large
enough you afford such men a chance to
exhibit also, as it would pay them to grow
for exhibitions ; and by doing so you will
not only have more competition, but a
better quality of plants.
Notes,
Mr. CoNBAD Hess has another car-
nation seedling of immense size, in the
way of Helen Keller, but much fuller
Mr. Robert J. Hallidat is out again.
The Equitable Flokal Co. have op-
ened a stand at the Equitable building ;
Mr. James McNab, Catonsville, is proprie-
tor. Edwin a. Seidewitz.
Milwaukee.
An important question in business eth-
ics IS bothering some of the florists of the
city at present, and they are trying to an-
swer the question, "Should florists sell
stock to each other at wholesale or retail
rates ?" The subject was brought up by all
the florists receiving last week a letter from
one firm asking that an agreement be en-
tered into by which all will sell at the re-
tail price.
Just what caused the letter to be written
was at first difficult to learn, but the faoi s,
»?, currently reported, are these: A West
bide florist, needing some Beauties, sent to
an Jiast bide dealer, and secured what he
wanted, paying the wholesale rate. It was
but a few hours later that the East Side
man, being short on Mermets, sent to the
West Side man. The latter was not dis-
posed to sell, and when he did so hecharsed
the retail rate.
This naturally caused a large sized row
0° the East Side; hence the letter.
Ti- . e-j"^*^™ general don't think the
aast Side man was treated fairly, but as
tar as can be learned they will consult
ineir own interests as to what rate they
wiu charge when making a sale to one in
the business.
If any of the Exchange's readers have
had any experience in this line perhaps
they could give us Milwaukee dealers a
tew hints as to their action.
From all reliable reports there are one
or two growers who are anxious to dispose
of their places. What causes lead to this
are not stated, but the fact remains that
there are several golden opportunities ly-
ing loose around here, but they will re-
quire somebody with gold to pick them up
business has been fair lately, quite a
large amount of it being in the line of
^^T' '"?;'^; „F''iting of the latter re-
minds me that Milwaukee has had a dose
«Lt^^?:^^ pulling." It is a pleasure to
state, however, that the puller is a for-
eigner to this city and that no reputable
norist here has been known to engage in
the business. The puller was stylifh in
w^J'^^il""- I'or two weeks he had a
?»™f n""* '*°88? " ''1^ disposal, and after
carefully scanning the death notices hur-
riea trips would be made to various por-
tions of the city and the solicitation of
orders would follow. It is gratifying to
note that the business proved unsuccessful
and that the puller found that he could not
compete with the established houses.
Stock continues in fair supply and
prices rule about the same as In other
cities. There was a break in Harrisii, so
much so that one firm sold them retail for
$1 a dozen on Saturday, January 20.
W. S. S.
St. Louis,
AmoBGr Growers.
A visit to the greenhouses of the
Jordan Floral Co. on Union ave., found
Mr. Pat. Quinn with his force of "Kunst
Gaertner," as he calls them, busily engaged
in the blue smoke producing and com-
mandment breaking tendency of picking
violets. These little flowers are being
picked by many florists now for the enor-
mous remuneration of twelve cents per
hundred and less. The poor Southerners
are getting twelve cents per hundred for
what is sold by the commission men less
the express charges and commission. The
worst of it all is from the picker's stand-
point, that they do not grow like shrubs
and to pick them has a tendency toward
causing curvature of the spine. In fact
one florist was presented a doctor's certifi-
cate given to an employe, stating that it
would be very detrimental to said em-
ploye's health were he compelled to stay in
the position necessary to pick violets for
an hour or two at a time. The Jordan
Floral Co.'s large 30x350 rose house, which
looked very fine in the early Winter, seems
to have had a set back of some form. It is
supposed that the liberal application of
half-rotted horse manure about November
1 has been the cause of the plants doing so
poorly. They are free from mildew, but
have a sort of yellow, weak look upon
them, suggestive of such a sensation as is
commonly known as the "Hood's Sarsapa-
rilla feeling." In a number of small
houses which the company has with roses,
the plants are doing very nicely, noticea-
bly some large Niphetos three or four years
old, in a solid bed, and a number of good
Perle. Adiantnm St. Catharine, a variety
very much on the order of the Capillus
major, is here in nice condition, as also a
few cuneatum and Nephrolepis daval-
lioides furcans. Thousands of latanias of
all sizes are growing here and a good as-
sortment of otder palms. Carnations in
standard sorts are doing very well, and a
crop of sweet alyssum on the edges of the
beds is a handsome addition to the list of
white cut flowers. Lilium Harrisii, white
Roman hyacinths and paper white narcis-
sus in large quantities add to the list of
cut flowers.
R. F. Tesson's greenhouses, at West
Forest Park, present a prosperous and
highly satisfactory condition in everyway.
Some comment was made last Summer re-
garding Mr. Tesson's views, which promp-
ted him to experiment with roses left in
benches for more than one year. At that
time many who visited his place may have
been very unfavorably impressed regarding
the merits of his theory, tor to him it was
but a theory at that time. He had had no
practical experience himself in the growing
of roses in that manner and was probably
a little concerned as to the outcome. I am
not sure of this but still I feel that he must
have been. Now, however, with the assist-
ance of his excellent foreman, Mr. Tril-
[ow, he has succeeded in demonstrating to
his own satisfaction at least the correctness
of the theories which prompted him to re-
plant his benches in a large number of in-
stances with roses, which already had been
grown one year in the same house. I will
not reiterate the instructions given by Mr
Tesson in his essay, but will only state the
result in the case of Bride, Mermet, Perle
and Wootton, which is so clearly in pur-
suance of the expectations of Mr. Tesson
and his foreman as to convince me of the
merits of their plan. Wootton, I have
never seen so good as on the two year old
plants. The old wood seems to have far
more blooming tendency than the younger
wood, that is, not alone producing more
flowers, but they are on longer stems and
of better size. In Bride and Mermet Mr.
lesson says the differenceisjustasdecided,
but when I was there both the young and
old plants were considered oft' crop, but
the evidence was there of the flowers hav-
ing been picked and what flowers did show
were of excellent quality. In Beauty Mr
Tesson has not found so far any important
superiority for either the one or the two
year old plants. His Madame Cusin and
Madame deWatteville have not been doing
well in the early part of the Winter, but
Robert has concocted a fluid mixture
which he applies very freely and upon
which he thinks seriously of securing a
patent. He showed me the fluid but did
not give me a sample of which to make
chemical analysis, but I have no doubt that
if the florists knew what it was, they would
agree with me when I say, that after once
having used it no man, woman or child
could do without it.
Boston.
The following is the detailed score of the
Gardeners and Florists' Bowling team in
the match reported in our last issue :
Name. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total.
W. H . Elliott 161 168 160 489
Sam'l Coleman 171 157 182 460
Ed. Welch 149 143 146 488
W.S.Allen 119 126 172 417
Sam'l Neil 118 139 153 410
P.Welch 126 151 131 408
F. Walsh 151 124 127 402
M. Kilduff 146 139 109 394
Messrs. M. H. Norton, L. H. Foster and
Wm. Martin were expected, but did not
appear.
W. S. Allen, of New York, made up the
florists' eight.
Lack of practice was responsible for the
defeat.
The market.
The supply of roses has fallen off
and are now scarce in the full sense of the
word. The many greenhouses surrounding
the city report close cutting in Mermet,
Bride and Perle, while colored roses have
not been plentiful this season. Carnations
are in supply, at least enough to fill all de-
mands, but a rise in value is looked lor
should roses continue to be scarce.
White and mixed colors bring $1 to $1.50 ;
Wilder, $1.50 to $2 ; L. McGowan, $1 to
$1.50; Daybreak, $2 to $4; fancy, $3 to $4.
Harrisii lilies are plentiful but the sales
are good, thereby preserving a medium of
surplus,
Smilax and valley, hyacinths and narcis-
sus in all varieties are received in greater
Quantities than can be sold at a profit.
Light colored tulips are in fair demand,
but the red and dark colors do not sell so
well.
In plants azaleas lead in numbers ;
gloxinias, cyclamen and primulas have but
a fair demand. Tulips, hyacinths and Von
Sion narcissus sell better in pans than as
cut flowers, and better results are'realized.
Edwin Hott, of New Canaan, Ct., de-
livered an address at Horticultural Hall,
Saturday, January 20, under the auspices
of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
The subject, "Pruning," attracted an
audience of several hundred interested
hearers. It is seldom thata lecturerin this
hall receives the attention that Mr. Hoyt
did on this occasion, and it is freely admit-
ted to have been a masterly treatise of this
popular but much abused art. It might
be called an illustrated lecture, for as each
phase of the subject was gone through a
tree, shrub, vine or bush was pruned by
the lecturer, adding greatly to the attrac-
tiveness of the address.
The Boston Metropolitan Park Commis-
sion have taken and contemplate taking
forests and improved lands to the extent of
nearly 10,000 acres, which they propose to
turn into a nark system equal, if not
superior, to that of any American city
An area of 4,000 acres on the Blue Hills
within three miles of the city limits; Wav-
erly Oaks, near. Waverly, Mass., on the
line ol the Fitchburg railroad contribute
over 50 acres ; the Lynn Woods, the situa-
tion ol which every one is lamiliar with,
and the contemplated Middlesex Fells in
Hy^e Park.
With the present Franklin Park and Ar-
nold Aboretum the city will be well pro-
vided with breathing places in the near
future.
Mr. Wm. Robinson is expected to deliver
an essay before the Gardeners and Florists'
Club on an early date. There will be no es-
say at the next meeting of the Club, Feb-
ruary 6, as several questions will come up
for consideration which are expected to
take up all the available time.
A bunch each of Wm. Scott, Daybreak,
Lizzie McGowan, and Mme. Albertini car-
nations Irom C. H. Allen, Floral Park, N.
Y., is on exhibition at the cut flower mar-
ket.
L. H. Foster, of Dorchester, has exneri-
meuted successfully with coal siftings for
propagating bedding plants, especially
geraniums, lantanas and lemon verbenas
The resignation of Lawrence Cotter
from the essay committee was not ac-
cepted, and it is hoped he will continue as
chairman.
The various dry goods firms of this city
are negotiating for a stock of flowering
plants for the Easter trade, and it is
rumored that several big houses ol lilies
have already been purchased.
A person representing himsell to be a
son of a prominent local grower, is around
trying to obtain stock without paying for
"■■ P. W.
Buffalo.
The flue weather still prevails in this lo-
cality. A slight improvement in trade is
noticeable, but oh, so slight. Carnations
continue in excess ol the moderate de-
mand, and were it not that the compara-
tively steady spell ol sunshine seems to
have a tendency to make them soft, so
they incline quickly to shrivel and become
worthless within 24 hours, the piles on
hand would be large. It is an interesting
hope that at the meeting of the Carnation
Society next month, remedies for prevent-
ing this waste of bloom may be given out,
as such a waste as was last week seen here,
if occurring at the holidays, would result
in a heavy loss Indeed. Violets fairly
plentiful for the demand, bring $1 to $1.50 ;
quality is good. Roses are inclined to be
scarce. While going at only ordinary
prices but little or no stock is left over.
ViDL
Long Branch, N. J.
Isaac C. Rogers has received a check
for $50 and an announcement from Mr.
Wm. Henry Maule, seedsman, Philadel-
phia, that same is payable for prize offered
by that firm lor six ol the largest Marguer-
ite carnations grown last Summer from
Maule's seed.
Harrisburg, Pa.
The State Horticultural Society at their
annual meeting elected as office holders for
ensuing year: President, Wm. H. Moon, of
Morrisville, re-elected; secretary, E. B.
Engle, of Waynesboro ; treasurer, J. Hib-
berd Bartram.
ADVERTISING is an investment. A
man by advertising not only increases
the amount ol his business in a given
time, but he also lays down a store of sta-
bility for that business for future time.—
Printers' Ink.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aureratum— Page 139, col. 3.
Alteriiautliera-Page 137, col. 4, p. 1«, col. 8;
p. 147. col. 4.
Ampelopsis— Page 139, col. 1, 2, 8, 4; p. 148, col. 8.
ADtlieillls— Page 147. col. i; p. 148, col. 4.
Asparagus— I'aKelSl. col, 3,4.
Azaleas-Page 137, col. 2, 8; p. 162, col. 4.
Besouia-Tltle page; p. 138, col. li p. 152, col. 1, 4.
Books, Masazines, etc.— Page 138, col. 1;
P.U7, ooLl; p. 15!, 001.3, 4. . " . i,
Boxes— Page 145. col. 2.
"•"''''ue Materials, etc.-Page 149, col. 1,
Biilbs'anil Roots-Title page; p. 136, col. I, 2,3, 4;
col l" 2 °3 ""■ " °°'' *' "' '"*' °°'' ^' ^' ■■■ ^^•
Cannus-Page 136, col. 1, 2.
Carnation- Page 137, col. 1, 2, 3; p. 139, col 3 4-
140, 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 141, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 144. col. 1; p. H
•^iirysi.ny'Oinnms-Tltle page; p. 137, col. 1; p.
139, col. 3; p. 144, col. 1, 2, 3: p. 147, col. 4; p. 151.
Ciner'arln-Page 137, col. 1; p. 144, col. 2| p. 152,
-Page 162, col. I. 2, 3.
-age ."- -■■■-•
col.l.
■Page 137. col. 2,'3,'4;'p.'l41, col. 4; p. 144, col.
: P.
TiUe page; p. 136, 001.4; p. 148. col. 2, 3; p. 152^ col'. 4
Decorative Plants, (tfalii
p. 136, col. 4; p. 148.
-Page 145. col. 3. '
'age 145, .,„,.^,..
-Title page; p. H5, col. 1, 2, 3,
8'''owor'Po't«'aiiii'"vaBes-^PageI48. col. 4; p. 149,
Fuciisia-^Page 137, col. 1, 4.
4; p. 151,
G
1 137, col. i, 4; p. 147. col. 4; p. 148,
... -Page 149, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Glazinsr Tools-Page 148, col. 4
GoldfisU— Page 146, col. 1
146. col. 4.
Hall Insu
Hardr Pli
p. 139, col. :,
Eieatln;; Appari
(tor sale (
Page 148, col. 4,
•Page 137, col.
,..-62,001.1.
Page 149. col. 3, 4.
Hyacintlis— Page 162, col. ..
Incubator— Page 148. col, 4.
Insecticides and Funelcides-Page 146, col. 1, 3,
4; p. 161, col. 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 162, col. 2. 3.
kjandscape Gardeners— Page 151. col. 3.
Miscellaneous Stocli-Page 137. col. 1, 4; p. K9
'"'l-.h^j P- !*'• '^°'- *' P- "8. col. 4; p. 162
col. 1. 2, 3, 4.
Moonflowei— Page 138, col. 1.
Mushroom— Page 139, col. 3, 4.
Nursery Stock- Page 139, col. 8, 4; p. 152, col. 2
Oreiilds— Title page; p. 147, col. 4.
ransr- Page 137, col. 2. 3; p. 139, col. 4; p. 141, col.
Petunias- Page 137, col. 2, 3; p. 139, col. 4: d 147
col, 4. t f- >
Ptiotoaraphs— Page 145. col. 2.
~ ■ :;loth— Pago
Page 162, col. 1.
Plant Bed Cloth— Pago-
ReVri
[ ose-Page 136, col. 3; p. 137, col. I; p. Ill, ool.2;o
144. col. 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 15i; col. 4; p. 1.52, cS. 1, 2, 3.
..rustic Work— Page 145.001. 1,2.
Seeds— Title paee; p. 136, col. 1, 2, 3, 1, p. 137, col. 2.
3; p. 138, col. 1; p. l48, col. 2. . v. lo,, wi. .i,
SilJcaline— Page 145, col. 1.
Smilax— Page 144, col. 2; p. 151, col. 3, 4.
Sprinklers- Pagel48, col. 4.
Til „,_. __,.
Vegetable Seeds, Plants, etc.-Page 137, col. 1;
p. 161. col. 3. 4.
Ventilating Apparatus.- Pagel49, col. 1.3.4.
Verbenas— Page 136, col. 1.2; p. 137. cul. 1,2.3; p.
139, col. 3. 4; 147, col. 4; p. 152, col. 1. 4.
Violets— Page 141, col. 1; p. 144, col. 3; p. 152, col. 4.
Wants- Page 146. col. 4.
Yucca— Page 138, col. 1.
144
The^ Rlorist's exchanger
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes,
Mermets, Casins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Fi-ances.
TILIA lORRAINE K0ST5RIES,
T. W. STEMMLER. MADISON, N. .J.
WHEN WRITING MEHTIOH THE FtOBIST'S EXChAWGE
IMPORTED ♦ OACPC
BUDDKD ♦ KUOIVO.
We ojffer an extra fine stock of the
following choice varieties, in strong 2
year old plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
Alfred Colomb M. Gaferiel Luizet
AuBa de Diesbaclx Magna Charta
Saron de Eonstettiii Merveille de Liyon
Mons. Boncenne
Paul Neyron
Prince de Goliati
DuiceTof Edinburgli Queen of Queens
Earl of Dufferin Rugosa
Fislier Holmes " Alba
Gen. Jacqueminot Sweet Briai-
Glorle de Margottin Wbite Baroness
ta France "William Lobb
Mabel Morrison Ulricli Erunner
Mad. Cbas. Wood Xavier Olibe
$Zadoz.; $12 a 100; $110 a 1000.
brightest of colore ■. 3 and I incli, $4.00 and $6.00 per
100. Primrose, Sin., $4.00 per 100 ; R.C.Agera-
tam Blue. 60c. per ion.
!?. WH ITTON, 11 Roberts St., Uticn, N.l .
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
I£OOTEl> CUTTINGS
I have 3.000 now ready to come out of sand bed.
Amonif the 7fi varieties 1 prow are-Je33ica, Ivory,
Pres. Smith. E. «. Hill, Hicks Arnold. Golden Gale.
Mrs. Irvin Clark. Mrs. A. J. Drexel. .Jos. H. White.
Marvel, and fifty other varieties, at $2.00 per 100. Ao
order taken for leas than two dollars. No less than
five of each kind. Also Rooted Rose Cuttings.
W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH \NGE
Baron Botbscbild
Blancbe Moreau
Comtess de Muran-
Alfred K. Willis
Boule de Neige
Capt. Christy
Duchess of Albany
Persian Yellow
Souv. de MalmaisoT
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100.
Cloth of Gold
Gloire de DJjon
Ijamarque
Keine Marie Henri-
ette
Solfaterre
W. A. Richardson
Waltham Climbe
No. 1
W^altham Clinibe
No. 3
$3.00 per ^ozGiim
HENRY A. DREHR,
714 Chestnut St., - PHILADELPHIA, P&.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdeitor, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding. Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamal<er, E. G. Hlli. Tuiedo. etc,
15 ols. each; $1.20 ner doz; $8 CO per ICO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 els.
Orders booked now for tie leading varie-
ties of Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums,
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX, 81.30 per 100; 813.50 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH OKDEK.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR'TING MENTION THE
Ghrysanthemumlluttings.Rooteii
«1.00 per 100.
APRIL l8t DKLIVEEY BOOKED NOW.
^nrietie-*: Mrs. Wliilldin, Roslyn. L. Cannine
>sloa,Glor ' " " '" '' '" " ■" - "
I. C. Maderia, W. H. L,in.oln.
Bruwn, Mrs. Berg-
EDWIN h. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
N^MH ROSE
MRS. W. C. "WHITNEY, the greatest acqui-
sition of the year. Winaerof tbe Wliitriey
cup in New Torli, two medals and two
certificates of merit, also the Columbian
Medal and Diploma at Chicago, where ii
was blooming all Uvst Summer in the New
York Florist dull B.thll)lt. *7,60 per doz.;
»40 per 100 ; «a50 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
10,000 strong Rooted Cuttings
Now Ready.
The following varieties at 30c. per doz,; $2 per lO :
H. Balsley J W. Morrissey Gullingfordii
Louis Boehmer Harry May Violet Rose
W. H. Lincoln Rohd lion Roslyn
E. 6. Hill Mrs. Humpfireys Cot. W. B. Smith
Ada Spaulding Jessica V.H.Hallock
L. G. Madeira and many otfier varieties.
The following at 50c. per doz.; $4 per 100 :
Mrs Kate Brown Mrs- Whllldin Golden Wedding
Good Gracious J. H. Gliffe
Cash witU every Order.
MRS. THOS. L&WR&NGE, Ogdensburg, N. Y.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S ■■UCHflMf^'"
LADY HUME G&MPBELL VIOLETS
20,000 Well Rooted Plants.
-13.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.
WIW. MATTHEWS,
WEST VIEW GREENHOUSES, UTIOA, N.Y.
VIOLET Lady H. Campbell
Well rooted young plants from the original
stock of Ibis graud new Violet, at $3.0O
per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Delivery May 1.
Stock bas never been diseased. Inspection
invited. Prices of other varietiea of Violets
on application.
H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass.
COLEUS.
An extra choice asaortment of the best
bedding varieties. Rooted cuttings at 90
cts. per 100 or $7.00 per 1000 in mixture.
Orders taking one or two varieties only,
$1.00 per 100 ; $9.00 per 1000.
ALTERNANTHERA.
Red, yellow and pink at $1.25 per 100
for plants from flats ; rooted cuttings at
75 cts per 100.
Stock is clean and well rooted. Terms
cash with the order.
ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.
EN WRITING MENTION THE FVOBIST'S EXCHANGE
Artistic Designs of the World's Fair
Medals and Diplomas.
There is no immediate prospect o£ the
distribution of the medals and diplomas
awarded at the Columbian Exposition.
The diplomas will not be ready for delivery
for three months, and it will be a month
later before the medals are finished. They
will both be of great artistic beauty, ami
will be highly prized by their recipients
for reasons independent of their commer-
cial value. The design for the medal is the
work of St. Gaudens, of New York. One
side is historical and the other emblem-
atical. The historical side repre.»ents
Columbus stepping from his boat. There
is no perspective in the design, that quality
having been cut off by the broad folds of
tbe flag of Spain, which is borne by the
sailor directly behind Columbus. The other
Bgures stand out against the emblem. The
most daring innovation, however, is to be
found on the emblematic side of the medal,
llejecting all precedents, St. Gaudens has
represented America as a splendid speci-
men of lusty young manhood. Leaning
easily against an oak, this undraped youth
holds in his right hand three wreaths. In
the distance stand the pillars of Hercules
with a scroll bearing the legend "Plus
Ultra." The oak typifies strength, and the
boundary posts of the ancient world, with
their legend, suggest how much tbe new
world surpasses that known to the people
of classic lands. A notable feature of the
medal will be the stamping of the name of
the recipient in such fashion that each
medal will be as complete as if it were the
only one struck.
Tbe desian for the diploma has been pre-
pared by Will H. Low, to whom America
appears in the guine of a lovely female, to
whom the youth Fame is furnishing mul-
titudes of wreaths The diploma will have
a distinct value as a work of art, so that
the arii.-itic standard reached by the Fair
itself may he continued in the mementos
of it.— IFasMiijton Evening Star.
REDVCEn PRICES
For Strong Clumps of Prize Winning
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
C OLHXJS
Alar^e stock,
the ve
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS
YELLOW QUEEN, thegreatestacquisition
of the year. Its qualities are exceeding
earliness; flue shape and large size of flower,
extra stiff stem and handsome foliage, and
dwarf, sturdy habit, averag-ingS)^ ft. high.
A most beautiful clear yeilow. For the
past two years we have cut this variety in
extra fine condition on Oct. 10th. Good
stroDK plants ready March 1st. Per doz.,
$3.50; per 100, !S35.
Also the following- five other extra fine
new varieties:
ACHILI-ES, winner of the first prize at New
York show in open class. Geueral build of
flower in the style of "Ed. Hatch," but with
a much betterstem and foliage. Color when
In perfection a clear pearl white.
MALMAISON, very largeincurved, clear pink
at base, silvery pink on outside of petals.
A grand variety.
MAYFLOWER (white), a very fine bold
tiower, incurved ; good second early.
MINEKVA, one of the finest yellows ever
introduced. 3J^to3ft. high, with extrafine
stem and foliage. Keady to cut Oct. 35.
Two certificates.
TITIAN, very large, deep clear rose pink ;
very late.
These five varieties at ftC.OO per dozen ;
$35.00 per hundred.
Fred Dorner
Mrs. J. N. Gerard
Lillian Russell
Mrs. B. D. Adams
Jessica
Mis. L. C. Madeira
L. Canning:
Ruth (Marg'rite Graham)
Louis Boehmer
W. H. Xiincoln
Mrs. Farson
Kioto
Roslyn (Prize at Chicago)
Culllupfordii
, 7.5 varieties, including
, kinds.
) to 40 varieties, at $6.50
3 at 81.00
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz., $2 per 100.
IJIiss Kate Brown, the sensational early
wbite, nearly lOuO ready to ship.
Mrs. E. D. Adams, dwarf white.
Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, best early yellow.
W. H. Lincoln, best late yellow.
G. W. Childs, best crimson.
25 cts. per 13 ; $U50 per lOO.
Mrs. L. C. Madeira, solid Golden Ball.
Ruth, Incurrved white, very beautiful.
Begonia Metallica, strong, i and 5 inch
pots. 13 to 15 cents each.
Shipped by express at special florists' rates
Packed liKht and stronp;.
Caah or satisfactory reference must accorapany
each order, or no attention will be paid tliem.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Go., Pa.
Rooted Cuttings,
per 1000 by ex
per 100 by mail.
Golden Bedder (true), at SIO per lOfiO ; Ver-
scliaffeltii, Golden Versclraffeltii, Mrs.
I. D. Haight and other yellows at $8 a 1000.
New Kinds, iiicludins some of tlie most
handsome ever offered tor sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at $3.00 per llO by mail.
.Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100;
Verschaffeltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
CarnsLtioxis.
Booted Cuttings of new and
leading kinds.
We make a specialty of BUTTERCUP and
STANLEY, of which we have a large stock.
$5.00perl00; $45.00 per lOOO.
Plants all in prime condition and an inspec-
tion solicited.
Send for circular of both Coleus and
Carnations.
Cast with order. Sate delivery guaranteed.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
CARNATION " lAGO," thebestorimson
to date; deep bright color, e.xtra tine stem
and very free flowering. »10 per 100 ; »80
per 1000. Andall theotherrealacquisitions
in Carnations of recent introduction. Also
all the new Chrysanthemums introduced
this season by other raisers and all the cream
of the older varieties. Price list of same
now ready and will be mailed to all appli-
cants.
JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.
m
THE FRONT
RANK.
NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
IVIUTUAL FRIEND
It is
leading
to be a prize winner and
^*^ variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society,
Orders booked now for March delivery.
At these prices all should try i
50 cents each; $4.00 per dozen.
e know it will please.
CAKTHAGE, MO.
* • * Your paper is certainly the beat_(
its kind any where published.
EDWARD TEAS
Send for descripti'
IVIANN BROS., Randolph, Mass.
Philadelphia.
C. EiSELE has now completed the thor-
ough transformation of bis retail estab-
lishment on the corner o£ 11th st. and Jef-
ferson ave., and a spacious and handsome
flower store fitted with all modern appli-
ances has replaced the old-fashioned
greenhouse which formerly stood there.
This store is partly supplied from Mr.
Eisele's greenhouses at Rising Sun, eight
in number, standing on an acre of land
on either side of Green st. Here iMr.
Bisele grows a fine collection of large
palms, pandanus, crotons, dracaenas and
other plants used for decorations, an im-
portant branch of his business. He has a
big supply of bedding plants, geraniums,
verbenas, etc., for the Spring, which are
looking well. Plenty of azaleas, hydran-
geas, lilies, etc., will be in good shape by
Easter. Among the many interesting
plants grown here we may mention some
specimens of Euphorbia Jacqueminiflora,
whose long sprays with delicate small
leaves and brilliant scarlet flowers, are
well adapted to the decoration of the han-
dles of baskets. This plant has hitherto
been too much nei<lected, and should, Mr.
Eisele thinks, receive more attention at
the hands of florists to whom it will prove
a great acquisition. A lot of double poin-
settias, a great improvement on the single
variety, and blooming later, are worth no-
tice ; also a blue daisy or Marguerite, a
rare color, and likely to prove a great suc-
cess. There is a whole house of find old
camellias here planted in the solid ground,
the flowers of which are much prized for
funeral work. A large Marechal Niel rose
tree shades the roof of one of the houses
and furnishes a good crop of this now rare
rose in the season.
Mr. Eisele is a large and successful car-
nation grower. At the World's Fair he
exhibited four beds of this flower, one of
Marguerites, propagated from cuttings
selected from the best specimens, one of
Remontants, one of Grenadins, a bright
scarlet, and one bed of German dwarf
hardy varieties.
Mr. Eisele is growing a stock of Sambo
carnation, which he originated. It is a
very dark crimson and is a sport from Cen-
tury, a carmine variety. He has also a
good stock of carnations of the best varie-
ties.
There are here a large number of frames
and hotbeds which Mr. Eisele finds prefer-
able to greenhouses for raising verbenas,
phlox, pansies and other similar plants.
We also mention a house of Perles which
is giving a very good crop.
Peetpatetic.
We can StiiW^V
ONE MILLION
ROOTED ROSE
B tween now and April ISili, 1S94.
C. STRAUSS & CO., Washington, D. C.
pilTTlupc ^ I 0,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
IkAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
Xhb Klorisx's Exchange.
145
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Make the Finest and Cheapest Rustic worlc on the market.
FLORISTS' BASKETS and STANDS our Specialty.
134 Bank Street, WATERED RY, CONN- sena for tist ana prices.
F. E. McAllister, special Agent, 22 oey St., new york.
WHEW WBTIWC
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THE only way to keep abreast of the
times in all matters relating to your
business is to read the Florists' Ex-
change. It will keep you posted for one
dollar a year.
DECORATORS.
Try Caiawell's Parlor Brana of
WILD SDIII.AX. See descriptive
adTertisement tlii^ issue.
ES1ABLI5Hi£D
8 66.
Minneapolis.
The State Horticalfcural Society hws
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: President, J. H. Stevens, Minne-
apolis ; first vice-president, Wm. Sommer-
ville, Viola ; second vice-president, Alfred
Terry, Slayton ; third vice-president, Na-
than Branch, Faribault ; fourth vice-
president, R. S. Mcintosh, Newport ; fifth
vice-president, S. M. Owen, Minneapolis;
sixth vice-president, Charles Evans Holt,
Buluth ; seventh vice-president, T. H.
Salum, Ada; secretary and treasurer, J. O.
Barrett, of Browns Valley ; executive
committee : Prof. S. B. Green, W. R
Dobyn, L. H. Wilcox, C. L. Smith, O. F.
Brand, S. M. Owen, John S. Harris.
RED SPIDER.
I used to be afraid of Red Spider, but
am not now. Have not seen one in
my houses for a year. A sure rem-
edy sent on receipt of One Dollar.
Write to us.
A- B. CAMPBELL, Florist,
Cochranvllle, Ghesfer Co., Pa.
M THE n.ORIST'S EXCHAWGF
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Japanese Fan Tail
GOLD FISH.
Finest varieties, mixed, one year old, $3.00
per dozen; largest size, $6.00 per dozen, in-
cluding shipping can. Now is the best seapon
to ship. CASH WITH OKDBK.
EDW. S. SCHmiO,
712 12th St., Washington, D. C
BUY
Boston Letters.
Best and Cheapest In the Market.
IH and 3 inch $2 00 per 100.
Beet Script Letter in the World, «4 a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exchange.
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13 Green Street, Boston. Mass,
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Are made to suit Florists.
^"^"BEST LETTERS "-^f^™^
which best suit the largest^number
of users.
Such I make. Send (or tree sample
and decide for yourselves.
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Successor to C. E. Montgomery, dec'd.
Wllliamsport, . ■ iPa.
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STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing Plants with
BOXES! BOXES! BOXES!
Three piece wood IVIailing- Box, the
neatest and scroiitrest box im the mar-
ket. Send 15 cents in stamps for sample
nest and price list. 1 also make Cut
Flower and Express Boxes.
W. E. SMITH. Kenton, Harden Co., Ohio.
EXCHANGF
FACTS
FACTS
FACTS
are a needed feature to-day I
well appointed Florist establishment
where retail orders are taken. Sup-
plied in seta from $1.60 to $40.00,
Send for list to
D&N'L B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N. Y.
MANUFACTURED
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335 EAST 21SJ ST, NEW YORK,
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Pears blight, crack or spot? Are your Apples, Plums, 5
and Cherries imperfect? Powell's s
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Is a sure preventive. It is guaranteed to stop all Fungus =
Diseases ; prevents Rust on Carnations and Black Spots I
on Roses. =
For sale by all Seedsmen, 60c. a quart, $1.50 per gallon. Used largely diluted. I
special prices in large quantities to Florists and Nurserymen =
Send for circular Powell's Mildew Mixture prevents =
Mildew on Flowers and Fruits, and Riist on Oats, =
maim W. S. POWELLiCO., Baltimore, Md.,U.S. a. =
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For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
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FOR SALE BY
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& Sons, New Yorj£.
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J. C. Vaughan, Ciiicago.
W. Ellison, St. Louisr
E. W. Crook, San Francisco.
J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Ont.
Edir. Mullen, Kingston, Unt.
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w. c. mm
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Hiffhest Airard
wherever exhibited.
These letters are
made of the best im-
mortelleB, wired on
frames having bnles
fTlngements proee-
cuted.
ZlD. Letters, $3 per 100
Postage, 16c. per lUO
Before purchasing
send for free sample
and catalogue and
"'irapare with any
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*n5™oS;. ■'•C.VauBhan.CliicaBO: H. Bayersdorter
s^-^^^^^-i,^\^^^J'^^-^^'^ ■^ork; Aug. Roltcri
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5™.^?'',!' Sons, Bocheaten N.T.; T. W. Wood 4
Sons. Richmond. Va-i J. A. dimmers, Toronto, Out!
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KNOCK DOWN
REFRiGEemoes
FOR FLORISTS.
DIFFERENT SIZES.
Circular and Price List upon
application.
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SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
The Spring trade is opening up fairly
well.
AlexandkiA, Va.— Judge Keith, of the
Circuit Court, in session at Leesburg, on
Friday, January 19, decided in favor of the
defendants in the case of Beuchler and
Caspari vs. W. H. May & Sou, of this city.
The plaintiffs claimed $1,500 damage. The
suit was brought in consequence of the
failure of a crop ou which had been used
eleven bushels of crimson clover seed sold
by the defendants.
One of the windows in Peter Henderson
&Co.'s front store at 35 37 Cortlandt st.,
New York, is just now attracting the at-
tention of every passer by. It contains a
fac-simile miniature of the large store,
complete in every detail and automatic in
its nature, with customers passing in and
out continually, and window sashes open-
ing and closing regularly. There are also
fac-inmile representations of the products
of some of the tested vegetable seeds sold
by the firm, embracing cabbage, tomatoes,
peas, melons, etc. The whole display at
once commands attention.
Foreign Notes.
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Flower Show at Ghent.— It is reported
that the next annual horticultural exhibi-
tion of the Royal Agricultural and Botan-
ical Society of Ghent will be held from
the 11th to the 13th of November. The
show will consist of chrysanthemums,
ornamental plants and orchids. The mem-
bers of the Royal Agricultural and Botani-
cal Society as well as amateurs and foreign
nurserymen alone will be permitted to ex-
hibit.
A Scented Fern. — There are many
ferns which give off au odor of something,
although in many cases the odor is very
uniform and of that character which we
should attribute to ferns generally, just as
all chrysanthemums have an odor of their
own peculiar kind. Notwithstanding the
name, we could never detect any special
odor or fragrance in Adiantum fragrantis-
simum, whatever may be said to the con-
trary. Pteris staminea gives off a peculiar
odor, which is not, however, particularly
agreeable. The hay-scented fern has an
agreeable though by no means powerful
perfume. On the contrary, Nephrodium
fragrans, to which we particularly refer in
this instance, hasadistiuct odorreminding
one of the sweetness of the violet. The
plant itself is by no means very handsome
or conspicuous, although it may be de-
scribed as pretty when well grown. It is a
native of the Caucasus, Arctic America,
and other places, and is hardy in this
country, yet we seldom meet with it in
collections. No doubt it would be most
appreciated in a cool fernery, or a conserva-
tory into which the dwelling house opened
on the north aspect. It would then be
under the eye, and the cultivator could
enjoy its fragrance by contact when lightly
drawn through the hand. The fronds are
only six to nine inches long, when a good
growth has been made, so that it needs
only a small pot for its accommodation. —
Oardening World.
Chrysanthemums in England.— In the
last issue of the Journal of Horticulture
an analysis of the chrysanthemums exhi-
bited before the National Chrysanthemum
Society of England from 1885 to 1893 is
given, showing the relative positions of the
varieties, the flowers being ranked accord-
ing to the number of times shown. The
greatest increase in the sorts exhibited is
in the Japanese division; it has grown
from 835 in 1885 to 1862 in 1893. In the in-
curved class, although in intervening years
the increase was a marked one, in 1893 it
only shows 46 over 1885. In the Japanese
class the following twelve varieties are
listed in the order given : Vivian Morel,
Edwin Molyneux, Avalanche, Sunflower,
Etoile de Lyon, Florence Davis, William
Tricker, Col. W. B. Smith, W. H. Lincoln,
Gloire du Rocher, Monsieur Bernard and
Stanstead White. The average number of
times that Vivian Morel was shown in 1898
is 79.
Among the incurved varieties the Em-
press of Indiastands first followed by Queen
of England, Lord Alcester, Golden Em
press of India, Madame Darier, Jeanne
d'Arc, Golden Queen of Englaud, Princess
of Wales, Miss Violet Tomlin, Miss M. A
Haggas, Lord Wolseley and AUred Salter,
In the latter class it would appear that
the older varieties have not yet been sup
planted in point of merit, while in the Jap
anese division the introductions of 1891 and
1892 take a prominent position.
Fire Insurance on Greenhouse Contents.
Answering your correspondent, G. R. K.,
and in pursuance to Mr. J. G. Esler's sug-
gestion, I will say that your correspondent
fortunate indeed if he is securing good
and sure insurance at reasonable rates on
greenhouse structures. The nature of
our stock — that is, the plants — is suL.h as
to cause insurance companies to look with
hesitancy toward accepting risks on any
florists* property. I think that if we will
succeed in lowering the rate of insurance
structures, we will have to do it by '
showing, that while our stock is easily
destroyed by the effects of fire, it never-
theless can never be the cause of a fire.
Insurance companies are quite properly
prejudiced against greenhouse stock, be-
cause of the fact that its condition imme-
diately after the fire is not safe evidence as
to its value just before the accident. You
may have au old stump of a latania, for
which you would not give 50 cents, come
out of a fire in as good condition as a $15 or
120 plant. Again, you can have a fire,
which will not do $5 worth of damage to
your greenhouses, occur in such a place as
to have the draught cause smoke to go
through the entire length of your house,
and in so doing destroy every plant in it.
So much to show the hazardous and unde-
sirable nature of the stock usually carried
in greenhouses.
I would like to hear from your corre-
spondent, G. B. K., as to what rate he is
paying and that is satisfactory to him on
his greenhouses. I can give him the names
of dozens of fire insurance companies,
which insured our greenhouses two or four
years ago, including the stock. We car-
ried $30,000.00 worth of this insurance, and
paid 1^ per cent, in premiums, believing
that we were insured. At the end of about
six months after we had first carried this
insurance the companies began to break
one after another. We lost about one-
quarter of our policies through the break-
ing up of poor companies, and upon inves-
tigation found that, in order to place our
insurance, the agent had accepted the very
best companies he could secure upon the
form. He had exercised as much care as
possible in the selection of the companies,
and had refused before tendering them to
us at least 50 per cent, of the offers he had
received. We became tired of this unsatis-
factory insurance, feeling that we were
paying for a lot of insurance which would
at the last moment prove most unsatisfac-
tory, probably worthless, and have since
then carried insurance on our structures
alone, paying the same rate of premium,
but knowing that we have among the best
companies in the world carrying our risk.
It is our hope to be able to secure from
these same companies a lower rate upon
the greenhouses, but we cannot, now that
we see the question from the underwriter's
point of view, believe that a competent and
careful insurance company can afford to
insure greenhouse stock, that is plants,
at any rate that would make it a reasona-
ble expense on the florists' part.
The Hail Association, of which Mr. Es-
ler is secretary, is blessed with a far better
condition of affairs than the Fire Associa-
tion would he, for until the rainmakers
succeed in becoming hail makers also,
their losses will be caused always by the
act of Providence alone ; bub judging from
the rapid strides in scientific circles of re-
cent years, the Hail Association may have
to contend with human misdemeanors in
the near future. Until then, however, we
shall try, if our debtors permit, to meet
our assessments in the Hail Association
promptly. E. H. Michel,
Chairman S. A, F. Fire Insurance Com.
Otaheite Orange.
Will you give in Florists' Exchange
full cultural directions for the Otaheite
orange, where the seed can be obtained,
when and in what kind of soil it should be
grown ; in fact, the treatment up till the
time they are ready for market, and oblige.
Nemo.
answer.
[The best way is to get stock plants and
take cuttings from half ripened wood :
give them a moderate bottom heat and
they will root readily. Place the young
plants in soil composed of good loam to
which has been added some dry cow
manure or some crushed bones, and keep it
porous by the addition of sand. Grow in a
temperature of 60 degrees and shade the
plants in Summer. — Kd.]
The following letter will explain the
value of these plants, in the opinion of the
writers :
Referring to yours of the 16th re Otaheite
orange stocks, we have never grown them
for sale, and cannot supply the informa-
tion asked for.
We have two large plants — full grown
—bearing fruits. There are not many
seeds ; no more than in any orange. The
fruits are absolutely without value — either
insipid or intensely acid. As a " fine and
exceedingly valuable pot plant producing
delightful oranges and beautiful blossoms
all the year round " it is the rankest hum-
bug.
The only value the plant has is its dwarf-
ing other citrus. And for this purpose it
is not so hardy, nor desirable in any way
as Citrus trifoliatus (the hardy hedge
plant.;
We have no " axe to grind " but are only
stating the facts. Reasoner Bros.
Oneco, Florida, Jan. 22, '94.
Heating a Small Greenhouse.
Supposing one had a small greenhouse
12x30 feet in clear, what would be the
cheapest method to heat, considering first
cost and the fuel ? Subscriber.
ANSWER.
The house being small I would suggest
heating by hot water. A small hot water
stove will answer, with one ormore coil-* of
ij or two-inch pipe laid underneath the
beds or tables. The first cost will be as
low as for any other system, and it will
thereby use less fuel. F. R. Oakes.
in turn comes round. The appearance of
these embellished rooms is then ever
changing, and always beautiful.
Some of the choicest materials should be
reserved for the adornment of the boudoir.
It is seldom that large plants of any kind
are admissible here. Among palms, Cocos
Weddeliana, Geonoma gracilis, and Eu-
terpe eduUs are, on account of their grace-
ful habit, perhaps the best. Phoenix rupi-
cola, while it still retains some of its strap-
shaped leaves, is both novel and effective,
especially when placed on a rather high
pedestal. Enlalias japonica and variegata
are also excellent plants for decorative
work. Ornamental stands of various de-
vices, provided with tinsforholdinggroups
of plants in pots, are frequently used in
the boudoir. At the present time these may
be effectively filled with Roman hyacinths,
lily of the valley, tulips, fuchsias, inter-
mingled with small palms, plants of Cur-
culigo recurvata, Cyperus alternifolius,
pteris and maidenhair ferns. Where
several of these are in use it is well to use
only one color in the arrangement of each.
Brackets having cavities in the centre large
enough to admit of small ferns being placed
in them, when thus filled look well disposed
around the walls, so also do small china
receptacles filled with ferns and placed in
suitable positions on tables or brackets.
In carrying out this as well as all other
kinds of decorative work, one great point
to aim at is to study the taste and wishes
of those whom our efforts are intended to
delight ; in doing this we shall learn much
that will enable us to rise to higher flights
of artistic conception.— Journft I of Horti-
culture.
Hints on Indoor Decoration.
Perhaps no class of plants contribute so
much toward the production of a striking
effect as the various species and varieties
of palms, a good stock of which is essential
if the work is to be well done. For placing
in entrance halls palms of large size are
exceedingly effective. Those with long
arching leaves are preferable; but in all
instances where plants of considerable
dimensions are employed they ought to
have a good length of straight stem below
the fronds, so that the view across the
structure be not greatly impeded. Chamse-
rops Fortunei or Thrinax elegans when
they have grown to this condition are use-
ful for the purpose, the first named lasting
in good condition in unfavorable positions
longer than most palms. Seaforthia
elegans was at one time our most effective
palm for use in a large state, its great
weakness being that it did not last well.
Now, however, that Kentias are becoming
plentiful the Seaforthias are being grad-
ually driven out of the field. One or more
of these Kentias placed in large entrance
halls in positions where lounges and set-
tees can be grouped around the base pro-
duce a far more striking effect than num-
bers of smaller plants. If flowering plants
are required in this apartment, it is an ex-
cellent plan to arrange them in window
boxes or jardinifere, fitted with tins, and
placed in the window recesses. In some
instances there are corners which
seem especially adapted for groups of
plants ; when this is the case shallow tins
should be made to fit into the corners and
extend as far as it is desirable to form the
group. To add finish to the outline of such
groups and hide the pots, I know of noth-
ing better than rustic pieces of oak fas-
tened together in such a way as to appear
interwoven, and stained or varnished so as
to resemble the woodwork around.
Turning to the' drawing room or the li- i
brary, which are generally large, there is
plenty of scope for making a good display
without causing the plants to appear too
obtrusive. There is usually some position
in which tall slender palms from five to
seven feet in height can be arranged with
marked effect. When the width of the
rooms will admit of the use of palms with
long arching fronds, Kentias answer the
purpose admirably. In many instances,
however, height is required without a
great spread of leaves, then Areca glauco-
phylla and Cocos plumosa will be found
both useful and effective. Palms of small-
er sizes, if arranged on pedestals, have the
necessary height without unduly impeding
the view across the room. A few p Ims
dotted about at irregular intervals add
much to the general effect of a well-
arranged room. Rustic baskets arranged
with small ferns in pots, and whatever
flowering plants are in season, and placed
in well chosen positions, sometimes on
pedestals beneath the palms, supply tbe
opportunities for effecting tasteful ar-
rangements which will bear minute in-
spection. In addition to these, a few vases
should be set apart for single specimens of
flowering plants, such as Erica hyemalis,
the very beautiful varieties of epacris.
Azalea mollis, begonias, ivy-leaved and
zonal pelargoniums, as the season for each
PERSISTENT advertising in a medium
widely used for that purpose— in fact
the ne plus ultra medium in the trade —
will assuredly bring its reward. We mean
the Florists' Exchange I A trial advt.
will confirm this.
XO BXCHANQE.
A few thousand double Pearl Tuberose
Bulbs tor new, varieties of Chrysanthe-
mums, sood young Koses, Fartugium
grande, or CalaiJium Bsoulentum.
C. G. NANZ, OWESSBORO, KT.
'"HEN WBITIMG MENTION THE FLORIS'TS EXCHAWGF_
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STOCK WANTED.
ANTED, lOOO Little 6em Callas, SOOSpot-
Tigridias, and other bulbs. Please send catalogue
and prices. JOHN GERMAN, Haddonfleld.N. J.
ENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGg
HELP WANTED.
-^TIT^A. KT ^F XS X>.
An experienced man to grow
cut flowers at once. Please give
references and state wages.
CHESTER VALLEY GREENHOUSE,
p. O. Boz 83. E. DOWNINCTOWN, PA.
WHIiN WHITIMe MEHTIOM THE FIGHIST'- EXCHANGE
'W-A.war'^r
. I one of the
Tai-jfest seed and floral busiaesses ia
the South. Do a larse catalogue trade:
grand openiag for the right man. For
particulars address
SEEDSMAN g6,
Flobists' Exchange
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
Ffin CAI C A well stoclced fruit and
rUn dALCi nursery farm near Cbaniite
Kansas. Centrail.i' located. Sliippius facili-
ties superb. Terms reasonable. Address,
GUY E. TRUITT, Chanute, Kas.
The entire establishment formerly occupied
by V. H. Hallock & Son at Queens, L. I., 12
miles from New York, including 10 Green-
touees, Packing Houbbb and Sheds, Office,
2 cellars, one I'JSxSO ft., the other 56x30 ft. ;
immense Bulb House ; also 40 acres of land.
This place has been run as a Bulb and
Flower concern for 24 years : a fine opening
for a mlBcellaneous Bulb business. The
time iq right for the right concern of this
kind. Can be had very cheap for a term
of years. Also a fine locality for a local
Plant trade. Address
B. V. HAI^rrOCK, QUEENS, N. V.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Florist's Exchangk.
147
BEST METHODS OF ia
GREEHHOUSE HEATING.
We have just issued in pamphlet form, with
diagrams,, a reprint of thirteen of the best
essays on Greenhouse Heating (the result of
the Herendeen Competition) which have
■ ' our columns lately. These essays.
which are written by practical men, discuss all
systems, each competitor advocating that
beat known to himself. We do not exaggerate
in claiming for this little publication great
value to all in the trade. The book will be sent
to any address postpaid for twenty-five cents
in stamps. Address
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,
170 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
MeiGANGJlRllllTIONCOLTURE
ITS CLASSIFICATION, HISTORY, PRO-
PAGATION. VARIETIES, CARE,
CULTURE, &Q.
BY L. L. LAMBOKN.
ILLUSTRATED. THIRD EDITION.
Mr. Lamborn's work on "Carnation
Culture," is conceded to be the best of its
kind in this country. The popularity it
has gained can best be measured by the
fact that the book now offered is the
third edition.
In addition to what has heretofore
been said on the subject, a registered
list, (the only one of its kind ever made)
is appended of all the Carnations ever
grown in America to date, classified,
described and each accredited with the
name of the person owning the primitive
seedling stock, or originating the same ;
besides this, all information bearing on
the treatment, care and cultivation of
the Divine flower, which four additional
years of cultural experience have elicited ,
is also embodied in the present edition.
In fact, we are safe in saying that
nothing of interest, or from the reading
of which any practical benefit can be
gained, has been left unsaid and the
information contained in the 330 pages,
which are dispersed throughout with
several illustrations, is worth to the
florist many times the cost of the book.
Sent, post-paid, for $1.50.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE/
1 70 Fulton street NEW YORK.
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS
The sale of a simple bulb or plant is often
accompanied by a great deal of unneces-
sarily lost time, the purchaser plying you
with questions as to when to plant and
how to take care of it. We propose to
remedy all this for you, and are getting
out sheets of Cultural Directions for
each different kind of bulb and plant.
When you make a sale in the future, if
you are supplied with sheets of our " Cul-
tural Directions," it will only be necessary
for you to wrap one up with the bulb or
hand one out with the plant, and thereby
eilecb a great saving of time and bother to
yourself, and give your customers much
more satisfaction, as he or she will be able
to consult the Directions, if necessary, in-
stead of having to run to you for further
advice.
We think this is a good idea, and will
send sample sheets oq application.
We will print Cultural Directions for
any bulb or plant as called for.
These sheets will be printed on white
paper, size 6x9 inches, and will be forward-
ed. Carriage paid, as follows :
100 of a kind $0.30
1000, not less than 100 of a kind 2.35
OE,
We will send you an assortment of 1000
Cultural Directions, not less than 100 of
a kind, with your business card_printed at
'oot, for $3.00. Special quotations made
in large quantities.
The following are now ready :
AMARYLLIS,
CANNA.
CHINESE SAORED LILY
CHRYSANTHEMUM,
COLEUS,
CROCUS & SNOWDROP
DAHLIA,
GLADIOLUS,
HYACINTHS,
MOUSE CULTURE OP
PALMS,
M-thly CARNATIONS
MUSHROOM,
ROSES,
SWEET PEA,
TRITOMA,
TUBEROSE,
TUBER. BEGONIA,
rOK SAMPLES ADDBESS:
l,TiDELAlREPTGi&POB.COaTO.
170 FULTON ST., NEW TOEK.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Boone, la.— J. N. Gildea has bought out
his partner, and will continue the business
alone.
Normal, 111.— The Home Nursery Com-
pany confessed judgment, on January 13,
in favor of Jas. H. Cox, for $1,417.79.—
Bloomington Leader.
Cleveland, O.— The Williams-Wilson
Company, organized to raise and sell flow-
ers, shrubs, etc., was incorporated Friday,
January 12, with a capital stock of $30,000.
A. C. Williams, F. R. Williams, J. W.
Wilson, J. W. Phillips and H. Mltz are the
incorporators.
Cedar Point Station, Ohio.— John
Nagel and John Boswell have formed a
partnership here, and intend to erect
several large greenhouses this Spring on
their twelve acre tree and shrub farm near
Mt. Washington.
Obituary.
Crozet, Ya.— E. W. Robertson, proprie-
tor of Piedmont Nurseries, died January
20 at 5 30 A.M., in his 4-tth year, leaving a
wife and seven children to mourn their in-
estimable loss.
He was a man of high moral tone and
character, wide awake to the interests of
the noble business which he had chosen
and followed for the past twelve or fifteen
years. He will be greatly missed by all
— family, [[employes and his many friends.
J. W. A.
Delaware, O.— Kitty, the little daugh-
ter of Jos. H. Cunningham, died on Fri-
day, January 19, aged seven years, of
fmeumonia, following measles, and was
aid to rest on Sunday, January 21. Three
others of Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham's
children are sick. Much sympathy is felt
for the bereaved parents.
Coniferous Trees of the Pacific Coast.
The collecting of coniferous tree seeds on
the Pacific Coast is now beginning to be
quite an industry. Vast quantities of
seeds, especially Abies Douglasii, are an-
nually collected and shipped to Europe to
help reforest the denuded sections of that
country. The greater quantity of seed
§oes to Germany and Prussia, followed by
pain, Prance and England. Large quan-
tities are also shipped to Australia and
neighboring islands, to say nothing of the
amount used by American nurserymen.
The coniferous trees of the Pacific Coast
are among the most beautiful and valuable
on earth. To give a detailed description of
each would require an article of several
pages. A few notes regarding the principal
varieties is all that I can give.
To begin with, I would first mention the
Sequoia gigantea ; the largest tree ever yet
discovered in the forests of the world.
These famous trees are limited only to a
few groves; sjjecimen trees have measured
over 400 feet in height and over 30 feet in
diameter at the base ; these trees are pro-
bably the most long lived of any known.
The wood of the Sequoia gigantea is
white when first felled, but afterwards
turns red. The cones of these trees are
small, about the size of a hen's egg ; the
seed is also small, about the size of parsley
seed. When planting this variety of conifer
it should be grown on moist, rich soil, as
it will never prove a success upon hard,
dry land. It is supposed by many that the
old original Seguoia giganteas are growing
over subterranean rivers and are always
well supplied with water, hence the large
size. The sequoias make decidedly pretty
ornamental trees.
Sequoia sempervirens, or California red-
wood, is quite widely disseminated through-
out the coast range mountains ; this is a
fog and moisture loving tree and is always
found in localities subject to sea breezes
and fogs. The wood is extremely valuable,
being very soft, splits easily, and is very
durable, and is the chief lumber tree of the
Coast Range mountains. It attains a
height of about 200 feet ; makes a very
handsome ornamental tree.
Pinus Lambertiana or California sugar
pine, is the most beautiful pine known,
whether in youth or old age. Young trees
are very symmetrical, and have a decidedly
trim appearance. Old trees are strikingly
picturesque with their long branches and
immense sized cones depending from them.
These cones average about sixteen inches
in length and are of great ornamental
beauty. The Pinus Lambertiana is the
most valuable lumber tree on the Pacific
Coast. The wood is white, very soft, easily
split and does not check or wari> ; it is also
highly scented. A very delicious sugar
exudes from the trees. It makes a beauti-
ful lawn or shade tree ; foliage silvery
green in color.
Pinus ponderosa, oryellow pine, a famous
lumber tree in the Sierra Nevada moun-
tains; it is cosmopolitan in character,
flourishing in all climates and elevations,
but reaches its greatest perfection at about
4,000 feet above sea level. This variety is
very extensively grown by eastern nursery-
men, being a rapid, beautiful grower and
extremely hardy; it will flourish well in
any eastern climate. It attains a height of
over 200 feet and from three to seven in
diameter.
Pinus Sabiniana, or nut pine, is a native
of the Sierras, flourishing from one to four
thousand feet above sea level. It generally
prefers high, dry soil. It hasavery tropical
ai>pearance and persons not acquainted
with pines would at first pronounce it
some tropical tree, but such, however, is
not the case. It has white, silvery green
foliage, of great beauty. It bears at an ex-
tremely early age large burrs of great
beauty, of a yellowish brown color. These
burrs weigh when green about four pounds,
but when dried and the nuts are out they
will not weigh much more than a pound
and a half. The nuts are large and edible,
being sweet and delicious. The seed of
this variety of pine is now beginning to be
in demand. This pine makes one of the
very finest ornamental trees ; it attains a
height of about 75 feet and from eighteen
inches to three feet in diameter. In shape
it resembles the oak and does not possess
the thin arrowy appearance of the pine.
Abies DoLiglassii or Douglas spruce, is
king of the spruces, as the Pinus Lamber-
tiana is king of the pines. It is very univer-
sally distributed overthePacific Coast, and
fiourishes well in any soil and climate,
whether wet or dry, warm or cold. It has
a deep, rich blue foliage ; the wood is hard
grained and durable. It is extensively used
as ship timber, piles, bridge timber, rail-
way building, mining timber, etc., and to
almost every other conceivable purpose
that timber is used for. This tree some-
times reaches the height of 300 feet and
from five to twelve feet in diameter. Inso-
lated specimens of trees are beautifully
clothed with foliage until the limbs almost
touch the ground, but where the trees are
congregated together in grove form, they
are tall and arrowy and self -trimmed and
branchless sometimes to a height of over
100 feet. The Douglass spruce is widely
planted as an ornamental tree, both in this
country and Europe.
Libocedrus decurrens, the Sierra white
cedar, occurs in vast groves all through
the western slopes of the Sierras. It has
beautiful flattened fan-like foliage of a
light green color. It is very extensively
used for rails and posts in the Sierra
Nevada mountains ; a splendid hedge
plant, also for insolated planting.
Cupressus Lawsoniana, or Lawson's
cypress, a very beautiful tree of the cypress
family ; the wood is light cream colored,
with a satin polish ; has a spicy fragrance,
has singularly beautiful flattened foliage
and one of the finest trees of its class for
ornamental purposes.
Picea concolor, or black fir, inhabits Al-
pine meadows at an elevation of 5,000 feet.
This tree is the most beautiful of all the fir
family; the shafts are straight and arrowy,
with smooth black bark ; the leaves are
highly colored, a blackish green, so as to
sparkle in the sunlight. Trees are very
symmetrical, and can easily be identified
by their trim appearance and glowing
black foliage. These trees probably grow
to a height of 250 feet, and from three to
seven feet in diameter. As an ornamental
tree it can hardly be equalled.
Picea grandis, or great silver fir, is a
wondrously beautiful tree of the largest
size, the foliage is dark green ; the tree
reaches a height of over 300 feet ; the wood
is valuable for many purposes.
Picea amabilis, common silver fir, is a
majestic conifer, of silvery green foliage ;
grows to a height of over 200 feet.
Torreya Californica, California nutmeg,
is a rare species of evergreen, with bluish
green foliage, growing to a height of about
50 feet ; the wood is light yellow and pos-
sesses a spicy, agreeable odor, and is very
durable ; it prefers a rich, moist soil.
Toxus brevifolia, or California yew, is a
remarkably beautiful tree, with dark green
foliage ; in Autumn it is loaded with nu-
merous glowing red berries ; it flourishes
best in moist, rich soil.
Thereare numerous other conifers in Cali-
fornia that would pay well as ornamental
trees, among such we may name Picea
lasiocarpa, Picea magnificenta, Picea ve-
nusta. Thuya gigantea, Cupressus macro-
carpa, Cupressus Govenia, Juniperus oc-
eidentalis, Pinus insignis, etc.
S. L. Watkins.
Grizzly Flats, Cal.
What each FLORIST Should have
Do you want a proof of the effective
work done by the Florists' Ex-
CHANQB to its advertisers ? We refer you
to its columns; they speak for themselves.
We have both in use for some time and
would not be without them. Send for
circular and price list to
Paul Blitz & Sons, Florists, If ewCastle, Pa
Pelargoniums.
Victor and other ffood varieties, good money
making stuff. Will sell to make room at 83.00
tor two-inch, $6.00 for four-inch per 100, or will
exchange for Hydrangeas and Rex Begonia.
GEO. W. DOSWEIL, Fort Wayne, Ind.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
WELL ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Cash with the order. per 100.
Geraniums, Chrysantiieniiims, best ®3 00
Begonias, Carnations, in variety 3 00
Double Petunias, (Dreer's), Rex 3 00
Mexican Primrose 3 00
Alternanthera, var.; Coleus, sorts 1 00
Ageratum, Scarlet Sage 1 00
C. W. TURHLEY, Haddonfield, N. J.
FOR SALE CHEAP TO MAKE
O. K. Plants of CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, in
full bloom, from 35 cents to 76 cents each, in
four and six-inch pots. Also fine AZALEAS in
bloom, all colors, fine shaped plants, from 75
cents to $1.50 each. HYACINTHSinpotsin var-
iety, $1.50 per dozen.
ANTON SCHUX.THEIS, Mfirr.
Florist. P.O.BOX78, College Point, N. Y.
We deliver all plants in New York free of charge
with our wagon. Orders by mail promptly filled.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR EXCHANGE.-Ad Val-
orem—Orchids in great variety ;
perfect blooming plants. List furnished
to applicants. For Ficus Elastica, Pan-
danus Veitchii, Latania Borbonica, Kentia
Belmoreana, Areca Lutescens.
Also for Stock plants of Ficus Elastica and
Pandanus Veitchii. Must be perfect stock, as
are the Orchids.
TAN GELDER & CO.,
R-CDFR
.y^L_l
10 finest varieties of donlble Petunias.
Strong 2 inch pot plants, per loo, $2.00;
$iS.oo per 1000. Rooted cuttings of
same, $1.25 per 100; free by mail.
Alternanthera.— Par. Major, Rosea
nana, Aurea nana, Bicolor, rooted cut-
tings fall grown, in fiats, per 100, 60 cts. ;
free my mail; $4.00 per 1000 by Express.
300 variegated. Rose Geraniums.
Lady Plymouth per 100, $4.00; the lot
for ten dollars.
Anthemis Tinctoria, hardy Golden
Marguerite, rooted cuttings per 100, $1.50
free by mail.
1000 Geraniums, La Favorite, in fine
shape, cheap. Write for price on same.
C. G. 3HA1VZ, OWENSBORO, KT.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Jessica, John Collin, Mrs. Geo. Kundell, Puritan,
Kobt. Bottom]y,and26ot,hersatti0cts. per 100,
Ivory. Elaine. Firenzi, V. H. Hallock, Ada
Spauldiiig, E. G. Hill, L. Canning", and 37
others at $1.00 per 100.
Kate v. Brown, H. E. Widener, Mrs. Kobt.
Craifr, and 7 others at gl.oO per 100.
Ada McVicker, J. N. May, Mrs. Jerome Jones,
Marg. Graham, Mrs. Jeffords, and 39 others
at ©3.00 per 100.
Niveus, Miles A. Wheeler. Pres. W. B.Smith,
and 10 others at 5 cts. each.
The Queen, "W". N. Rudd, W. G. Newitt, Mrs.
C. Lippincott, Mabel Simpkins, at 10 cts. each.
VERBENAS.
strong, healthy, well rooted cuttings: must
have the room, 4000 of them; speak quick if
you want tliem. The lot for $15.00; $5.00 per
1000; 75 cts. per 100.
^- MST ON APPI.ICATION.
H. MiLLINGAR, Merchantvllle, N. J.
WHEW WRrriHG MENTION THE FLOBIST'S EXCHANCF
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
148
TTHEi FLORIST'S EXCHANOB.
Hybrid Anthuriums.
In the early Spring of 1886 the collection
of authnriums at the Washington Botanic
Gardens was grouped in one of the warm
houses. Most of the species and varieties
with showy spathes were in luxuriant
flower and suggested the possibility of suc-
cessful experiments in hybridizing. The
suggestion brought to my memory some
former experiments in that line which
turned out miserable failures, possibly
through the common error of attempting
to bridge too great a chasm with one
sweep of the camel hair pencil. These ex-
periments were in the direction of produc-
ing a plant with the gorgeous leaves of A.
crystallinum and the flowers of A. Andre-
anum. Pollen was applied to the female
organs of both species, but it was powder
wasted, as neither of them ripened
seeds and my castles in the air came tumb-
ling down. That was over sixteen years
ago and I have got over the disappointment
long since.
The first set of hybrids at Washington
were between A. Andreanum and A. orna-
tum, a species with a pure white spatbe
and lilac or purplish spadix. They all bore
more or less of a re.semblance to A. Fer-
rieriense. Anthurium Veitchii, a noble
leaved species with green flowers, was
next experimented with ; pollen from A.
ornatum was applied to the flowers. The
seeds set well but took thirteen months to
ripen. After several years waiting the
seedlings bore flowers pretty much like
A. Veitchli in the spadix ; the spathe was
short and narrow, of great substance,
either a dirty white, green and white, or
with a very faint shade of pink. The
leaves of these hybrids resemble A. Veit-
chii more than the naale parent.
Pollen from A. Andreanum took efEect
on flowers of A. Veitohii. The seedlings
of this cross very much resemble the fe-
male in general outline ; the spathes are
dull red with green spadix. I can see no
difference between them and what is
offered by the big European firms as A.
Veitchii var. rubra.
Pollen of A. Veitchii applied to A.
Andreanum has produced the best results ;
both flowers and leaves are intermediate in
shape, all of the flowers being dark red.
This hybrid stands a lower temperature
than either of its parents and promises to
become a useful plant for decc rati ve pur-
poses. .
Various attempts have been made with
such grand foliaged species as A. splendi-
dum, A. Waroeq ueanum and A. grandis,
but, so far, with little success.
Out of all the batches of hybrid seedlings
only two have been named thus far ; they
are A. Reynoldsianum and A. Clarkianum.
Both have received certiflcates of merit in
this country and in Europe. Tliespathe of
the first named has the exact soft pink
coloring of the conchshell. The parentage
of this curious production is rather compli
cated, the plant used as the seed parent is
a hybrid from A. ornatum and A. Andrea-
num bearing very light pink flowers ferti-
li^^ed with pollen from a fine broad spathed
form of A. Andreanum; the resulting seed-
lings produced flowers with spathes nearly
all of the same shade of color. A. Reynold-
sianum, however, had very broad spathes,
after the shape of its illustrious male
parent. Unfortunately the poorer flowered
plants of the batch were not destroyed and
it is not always the true Reynoldsianum
which we see bearing the name. Some of
the seedlings were lighter, others darker,
but none approached it in size of spath.
Anthurium Clarkianum is the result of
a cross between A. Andreanum and a dark
pink hybrid between the last named and
A. ornatum. The spathes of Clarkianum
are deep blood red ; perhaps the darkest of
all the hybrid anthuriums. The spadix,
when first unfolded from the embrace of
the spathe, is more or less tinged with the
same color, but as the florets reach matu-
rity the color alters to a dull red changing
to green when the seed is i_u^ procej
ripening. ^
EVEHY FLOKIST OX'GHT TO
XMSVKEHIii ei^ASS AGAINST
HAIL,.
For imrtlculars address
JOHN li. F.Sl>KU.Se,'y, Saddle River, N.J.
DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell'i
Parlor Brand
WILD SMILAX. See descriptr
advertisement tliis issue-
SPECIAL OFFER
Pel- 10. Per 100.
Adiantum Capillus Veiierig,
2!^ln. pots *0.50 Sl.OO
3 in. pots ^0 7.00
4 In. pots 1.20 10.00
Drncseua. ludivisn,
2 In. pots, 10 to 12 In. hlEli M 2.50
3 In. pots, 12 to 1,5 in. hich lO a. 50
41n. pots, 16to20in. hiah 75 7.00
Send for Wholesale Price List of Palms and other
Decorative Plants.
W. J. HESSER.
Prop Palm Gurdens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
HEADQUABTEBS FOB
ClllFOnillt PiUIPlS MES
And CAI/LA LILY BULBS. Surplus stocks
ol Yellow Globe and Flat Uanvera ONION
8EEI), SMIIiAX, COBJBA, Etc. Collectors
of and Dealers in all kinds of Pacific Coast Seeds
Piilchardia, Pbtenixand other PAIjM Seeds
Inlarpeor sraalllota atlowratea. A USTBAIiIAN
and JAPANESE Seeds of all kinds, collected by
our own agents and supplied fresh as soon as re-
ceived. Write for quotations to Seed Dept.,
GEEMAINFRriT CO., Los Angeles, Cal.
Ampelopsis Veitchii.
500 well rooted plants, vines 6 to 12 inches
Ion?, per lOip, $2.00. 500 well rooted plants, vines
12 to 24 inches long, per 100, {3.60.
50 at same rate, securely packed and postpaid.
600 Adiantum Capillus Veneris. 2 inch pots,
per 100, S4.00. 300 Nephrolepis Bxaltata. nice
plants, per 100, S4.00. Perns must gi) by E.tpreBS,
cliai'fies to be iiaid by purchaser.
C. S. 'XAIT, Brunswick, Ga.
FERNS. STRONG PLANTS.
Per doz Per 100
Asplenlum Ebeneum * .75 S4.00
Blechnum Serruiatum ,75 4.U0
Nephrolepis Eialtata. (Sword fern) 75 4.00
Osmunda Regalis, (Royal fern) 75 4 00
Polypodlum Aureum 1.00 7.00
" Incanum 50 2.00
Pectinatum 75 4.00
Plumula „■■■ 100
Any of this list from open ground at S13.00 per
1000 or $2.00 per 100 delivered.
BRAND & WICHERS. San Antonio Fla.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
Pol- prices nppl.\' to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Double Golden Marguerite.
{UN THEMIS CORONAWA.)
Rooted Cuttings, $1-50 per hundred. le
by mail, add 10 cts. for postage.
CASH -with order.
W. E. NORTH, Planisville, Conn.
WESTERN FLORISTS.
We have a large stock of Cbrysnn
Coleus, AlternantlieraB, Fuclisi-
■ iiins. Petunias, Aloon Vines.
and other desirable stock, which
"^^^Send for Price List of Rooted Cuttingrs and
Plants.
HEITE FLORAL CO.,
No. 7\'i Linwood Ave., Kansas City, Nir.
WHEN WRITING MEN-riONTHe PLOBIST-S EXCHANGE
Six best liinds, 3 in., 18.00 per 100; S1.25 per doz.
Zonule Gei'nniuinB, asst. rooted cuttlnes- per
100,«1.50. Heliotrope, per 100, tl.25. Scarletsaae,
per 100, S1.25. Begonia DIetallica, per 100, tl.50;
ClirysanthemuiiiS, Gold and Moonlight, large
clumps from bed, per 100, $10.00.
Thousands of other cuttinKS and
Write for what you
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, 5. J.
G. W. Olivek.
Jtj ELEGANT,
* CHEAP,
* QUICK.
CILDWELL'S PARLOR BRAND
OF SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX
Is guaranteed to contain none but perfect
sprays, bright, fresh and very carefully
selected with an eye to beauty. Perfectly
clean, no trash or leaves to litter the
floor, a very important point in Parlor
Decorations and one that all decorators
will appreciate. Put up in very light boxes
containing 50 running yards, or will
cover a surface containing 300 square
feel. Cheaper, cleaner and as beautiful
as any other green offered. "Weight, per
box, 20 pounds. The Parlor Brand can
be purchased only direct of
CALDWELL, The Woodsman
EVERGREEN, ALA.
Price, $3.00 per box. Cash with order.
TRY IT THIS MONTH.
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LEMUEL BALL, — .
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
^l.
high
" 3 in a pot..
.. 8
3.00
20.00
.. 10
.. 14
.. 10
3.00
.. u
40,00
.. 8
.. 9
.. 10
FieusElastlca,t.opcut'gs. $25to$30 .1
50 at 100 rates. Can supply any of the above by the
1000 at lower figures. All my plants are clean aiid
perfect. Also can supply most of these varieties in
fine bushy plants from 4 inch to 7 inch. Terms cash
unknown parties.
ARECA RUBRA.
ARECA LUTESCENS.
.$10 00
.. 8 00
.. 3 50
. . 2 00
ROOTED CUTTINGS,
Hydrnngeas Otaksa, T. Ho«b> S20p I
Perlc Iloae Cnttintss, rooted, SI 00 per lOO,
Carnations bizzie McGowan, Poi-
Spray, Tidal Wave, Hector i
cuttings, $1,25 per 100.
Marie liouise Violet Bu
per 1000.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE.
GEO. H.BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
healthy
rooted. $6.00
Champion ncubators
' BROODERS
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE
f/\MOUS J^F'G.(p.^.
''c°»M»°'"s?l' CHlCAGCJ^fl
L&T4N1A BORBONICA.
, pots, B ft. by 5 ft t8 00
PHOENIX RECLINATA.
8 in pots, 4 ft $4 00
4 ■' Oleaves, 2ft 60
Konila Belmoreana, 3 in pots, 5 leaves, 15 in. 35
Pandanus Veitchii, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 00
7 ■■ 3 " 2 60
Adianium Farleyense. 4 in. pots, BOc; Bin.
pots, $1.00; 6 in. pots, J1.60; 7 in. pots.
$2.00; 10 In pots B 00
Cut Fronds, self cled, per 100 10 00
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
San Francisco.
The State Floral Society at their annual
meeting elected the toUowing officers:
President, E. J. Wickson ; vice-president,
Mrs. L. O. Hodgkins; secretary, C. S.
Aiken ; treasurer, John Henderson, Jr.;
accountant. Miss E. Bailey; directors,
Mrs. B. P. Rudolph and Mrs. K. W.
Brehm.
Santa Cruz, Cal.
Thomas Thompson has shipped to Sunset
City 200 fine palm trees whicli he presented
to the county exhibit. The trees will be
set out along one of the avenues o£ the fair
grounds, and the county commissioners are
making an attempt to have the avenue
named in honor of Santa Cruz.
You WILL find something of interest
these pages. Read them carefully.
4,000,000 EVERGREEN GOT FERNS
ESPECIA1.I.Y FOR F1.0KISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN I GTS OF 5000 AND UPWARDS, §1.00 PER 1000. Ferns
furnished the year ronnd. Special attention given to supplying
FANCY. DAGGER. the WholesaleTrade. _ _ ., ^ 1»>r«»=«.
Xj. :o
SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, Rose Hill Nursery,
FIRST— With DECORATIVE PLANTS of aU kind.
SECOND— With extra Ene fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.50-$2.00 a pair,
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS.
FOURTH— With fresh DRACaiNA CANES. Mention this paper.
409 Stlx jfik^ve., me-wr "STorfe..
HATCHCHICKENSBY.STEAM
I M*^iiiTiiy ■ Excelsior Incubator.
Simple, Perfect, Self-Eegv.
lesB cost than any other
Hatcher. Iiowest priced
™„„„. .„. _ fipBt-clasfl Hatcher made.
nina. Catalogpftg CEO.H.STAni*,Qulncy.m.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
SCOL LAY'S
I IMPROVED
I PUTTY BULB,
H For Glazins Sash, Etc.,
T
For gale by your Seedsman,
or sent, post-paid for $1.00>
JOHN A, SCOLLAY, '
74: & 76 Myrtle Ayenne,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Stamp for Catalogue. '
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STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
, off list will be given t
9 inch pots, per 1000, $3.25
iiJ - " 3.50
1.00
"5 00
Hnnging Toses.
7 inch, per dozen — $0.75
7 iuo'h Dots, per 100, S3.5I)
9 •• •• 7'M
10 •• '• 10.00
11 ■■ " 15.00
12 •• • 20.00
14 " •• 10.00
16 " " 75.00
Cj-Undors for Cnt^FIowera.
Rx5 inch, per dozen, $1.00
9x6 " •; 1-25
HILFINGBR BROS.' POTTERY, >
For* Edward. N. Y. Dec. 12, 1893.
AUGUST KOLKBB & SONS, 136 & 138 W. S4th
Street, New York City, Agents tor New
York and vicinity.
WHEN WBmNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHUNGE
The Klorist's Exchange.
149
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL tRCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
Steam aud Hot Water Heatingr Engineers.
Plans and Estimates furnished on app
GREENHOUSE HElTINi; IND YENTIElTim;,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
ESTABLISHED 1S44.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington-on-Hudsoiii N. Y.
FIVE PATTERMS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sasli Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench TUe "
Uention paper. or Slate Tops.
SH]!«I> 4C. POSTAGE I^OIt II^I<ITSXItAXE» CAXAI.OGIJE.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior]
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEW WRITIHGMEHTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
operate, and by far the
1 you have e
_._ "Afst
sjifter. Addreaa
:. N/N/'CSI 1=-,
B — "4. SPRINCFIELD, OHIO.
THE n-OBIS^'S evCHANCP
WHEW WRITING
BECEIVBD
AUj
BEST
AWARDS
lAST
FOUE
YEARS.
Opens sash
same height
at far end.
The only machine In competition receiving a
Certificate of Merit at the St. lonls ConTention.
CatalOBues Free.
E. HiPPARD, Voungstown, Ohio.
LOCKLAND
LUMBER
CO.
\GrelN House
Clear
<»
^',
'AFTER
NO Putty
RCQUIRHD^.
Cypress
v^
MATERIAL FOR
GREENHOUSES.
Seud for Circulars and Testimonials.
Address LOCKLAND, OHIO.
^^° The Best Aduertising Medium for you is the
FLOfilSTS' EXCHANGE. Why ? Because it meets
more of uour customers than any other naoer.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm c-f SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO , and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of 'William DopfFel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in awaanner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
we know you will give us an order. Mention paper.f
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
p. O. BOX 1190.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren St., and 46, 48 & 50 Gollege Place,
One Block from 6th & 9th Ave. IURIm/ VrkfJI/ f^tTV
Elevated Stations, ^ IMZ-W lUKtV 1^1 I I .
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
GLASS
For Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, &c.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ESTIMATES AND CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
ur Figwres hefore buying Glass, - - Mstintates Freely €Hven,
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irchitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
Send for .catalogue, enclosing four cents in stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
■'"'•" Mc. . .'» THEFLftPiST-S EXCHANGC
GLASS
l. liRRIU SOX,
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES,
GRAPERIES, HOT BEDS AND
FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
63 Sou'h 5th Avenue,
jut, Houston and Bleecker Sts
NEW YORK.
AT LOWEST RATES.
89 Liberty Street,
bet. Broadway and Churcli St.,
NEW YORK.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTSj wo are now enabled to furnish tUem in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,''''''^'^ll^l^lX*^'"'
^%/%^%/%/%/%^/%/%^/%^^^^%^>%^^
Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity.
R0Y4L
HEATERS
THE RIGHT KINO OF BOILER
# Hart & Grouse,
t UTICA, N.Y.
150
Out ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. A I. I. EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
I06 W. 24th St., New York.
Orders by mall or telegraph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call, 1006 mh St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
The> FLORIST'S Exchange.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YORK. )K-
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
la West 87tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHOHK CALL, 932 18tH 8T.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
C. E. BRADSHAW,
Holesale and Commission Florist, |
No. 760 Sixth Avenue,
Bet. 424 and 18d Sts., NEW TORK.
American Beauties, Carnations
Smilax Specialtie
I BURNS & RAYNOR, I
I Wholesale Florists j
i 49 WEST 28th STBEET, |
I NEW YORK. I
I We lead in American Beauty, |
I ■ Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29t]i St., New Tork.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
RosBs— American Beauty.
Bennett, Ousin....
Bon Silene
Bride, Mermet
BndeBmaid ... ...
Duchess of Albany
K. A Victoria
La France
Mnje. C. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gentler. . ,
Perle, Niphetos Hoste
Souv.de Wootton —
Ulrich Brunner
Watteville
Adiamtums
A8PABAGU8
BOUVABDIA
Callas
Oaenations— Helen Keller .
Daybreak, Edna Craig
Scott, Albertini
Ophelia, Sweetbrier ..
McGowan, Michigan..
Other fancy sorts.
" common sorts . .
Daffodils
Daisies
Fbbesia
Hblioteope
HyAOINTHS
LlUUM HABRisn —
LlLV OF THE Valley
MlGNONBTTB
Naeoibsub
Panbieb
Smilax
Stevia
Violets ^^^^
$6,00 to»60.00
2.00 to "
1 00 lo 2.00
2.00 to 6
3.00 to 8
3.00 to 8
New yoKK BOBTOK philadelphl» Ohioaoo St. Loots
Jan. 26, 1894 Jan. 24, 1894. Jan. 24. 1894. Jan 22, 1894 Jan. 22, 1894.
to
2.00 to 10.00
8.00 to 12 00
2.00 to 10.00
1.00 to 3.00
1 00 to
1 00 to S 00
.... to
2.00 to 6.00
.60 to 1 00
35.00 to 76.00
.50 to 1.00
4.00 to 8 00
2.00 lo 4.00
2.00 to 3.00
to 3.00
to
3.00
1.60 to
1.00 to
.35 to
.... to
.60 to
1.00 lo
.15 to
.50 to 1.50
6.00 to 10.00
2.00 to
2.00 to 5.00
1.00 to 3 00
.. lo 1.00
5.00 to 8.00
to
... to
... to
4.00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
3.00 to
6 00 to 8 UO
3.00 to 6.00
4.00 to
6.00 lo 12-00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 lo 6.00
3.00 to 6.00
.... to
8.00 to 6.00
.76 to
50.00 to 76.00
2.00 to 2 60
S.OO to 10.00
to
3.00 to 6
.76 to 1
1.00 to 1.611
2.00 to 3.00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to
3.0C to 4.U0
2 00 to 3.00
.75 lo 1.00
10. 00 to 12.00
.... lo
.... to
4 no to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
4.U0 to 8.00
6 10 to 10.00
4 00 to 8.00
6 00 to 10.00
4.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 6 00
2.00 to 6.00
3.00 to
26.00 lo 6... 00
3 00 lo 5.00
.73 to 1.00
50 00 to 76.00
1.00 to 1.60
6.00 to 10.00
... to 6.00
1.50 to 3.00
.... to
1.00 to 1.60
1.60 lo 2.0C
.76 to 1.00
3 00 to 6.00
to 1 .00
1.00 to 1.60
.... to 1.00
l.OO to 3.00
8.00 to 16.00
4.110 to 5.00
.76 to 3.00
2.00 to 3 00
.75 to 1.00
10.00 to 16.00
.... to
4.00 to 6.00
4 no to 8.00
5.00 to 6
4.00 to 6
6.00 to 10. Ou
6.00 to 8.00
2.00 to
3.00 to 5.00
4.00 lo 6.00
.... lo
lo
.75 lo 1.00
.... to 6". 00
1.00 to 2.00
10.00 to 12.60
t8.00 to*6'1.00
3,00 to 7.00
2.00 to 4.00
6.00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
8,00 to 12.00
5.0U to 8.00
6.00 lo 12.00
6.00 lo 12.00
3.00 to 4.00
3.00 lo 6.O0
3.00 to 6.00
to
to 6.00
I 00 to 1 l-'j
26.00 lo 40.00
.60 to 2.0O
8.00 to 10.00
.... lo
.... to 3. 00
... to 1.00
2 00 to 4.00
6.00 to 12.60
2.0C lo 6.00
... to
1.00 to 3 00
....to
10.00 to 15.00
.... to 2.00
.... to .36
2.00 lo 3.00
10. Ou to 16.00
3.00 to 5.00
5.00 to 8.00
.... to 3.00
.76 to 1.00
10,00 to 18.00
... to 1.60
1.00 to 3.00
.12 to 1.00
qiiiries from variuus sources, and
all that can be expected from a
Sar&t wWch'te m"o?e'suTre1)t'to"fluSiStron\han-^^ other in the country.
F07? OTBBX COMMISSION DEAIMRS SJEE NEXT PAGE.
Prices quoted above are given only after careful
while we do not guarantee their accuracy, they "<■'
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West »4tJi St., NEW YOKK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECI4LTIES.
ED'WAIID C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
Ho. 34 W. 29th St., New fork.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
SUCCESSon TO WM. J. STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
with I
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 BMoon St., Boston, Mass.
WB MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPINS
" choice Rosea and other Flowera, carefully
Backed, to all points In Western and Middle
tales. Return Teleifram is sent Imme-
diately when it la ImpOBsTble to fill your order.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPBCIALTV^.
MiLLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS
No. 1 7 West 28th Street,
Bet. Stli Lu. ui Etoidwty, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JHTWES P\JRDV,
Wholeaale and CommlBSion Dealer io
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W: 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlsBion Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
32 W^est SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Flori^lJI
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale . Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, * PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
^^ FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th <S Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
SOLICITED.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HSAOpmES m CARNATIONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
The Klorist's Exchange.
151
Cut ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESAXE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSTXaULXUBAL AUOTIOHIIBS.
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS*
SUPPLIES.
W. El,l,ISON,
leCnfi • Y\\Mzn\
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1102 pure: st., st. lottis, ko.
C. A. KUBH?9J
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
I122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO. .
A Complete line of wire designs.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommlBSlon Dealers in
Cut Fl«wars& Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN>I< B. L,ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 WMhlngfon St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCINe BULBS, FLOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLOBISTS' PHOTOGBAPHS.
LlBts, Terms, &c., on application.
BloomsbnrK, Pa.
anovzB 07 OHOicx
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
All orders filled with FreBh Flowers and shipped
u.OJ). Telphone connection. Send for prlcee,
ORDERS BY MAIL OR TELEGRAPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER McCONNEI.1,, Florist,
546 Fifth Avenue, - New York.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Pittsburg.
Trade is very unsatisf aotory , not much
is going on in society and funeral work is
also slow. Stock is plentiful, and prices
very reasonable. Harrisii lilies are coming
in rather heavy, and do not find a ready
sale. Carnations and violets hold up the
best and seem to be the favorite flowers
just now. Tulips are not doing much good
with any of our growers so far.
J. ASHBUKNEK has rented the Matz
greenhouses on M.t. Troy, which were de-
stroyed by hail last Spring, and have been
aince put in good shape again. Bedding
plants principally will be grown, and as
the place is near the cemeteries quite a
trade in that line ciin be expected.
E. C. LUDWIG forgot to hand the "Henry
Clays " around on the occasion of a new
arrival in his family, another boy, who will
some day be able to assist him in his flour-
ishing business.
The establishment of Ludwig & Rich-
TEB, the well known florists of Allegheny,
is in financial trouble. The store was
closed and advertised for sale.
Mr. F. C. O'ROUEKE, representing D. C.
Schofleld & Co., flower pot manufacturers,
of New Brighton, Pa., reports business
quite brisk, and is well satisfied with the
new trade he is picking up in our vicinity.
E. C. Rbineman.
Washington.
DlDner Decoration at the White" BOnse.
The dinner to the diplomatic corps
at the White House came off last Thursday
evening. Covers were laid for about fifty
guests ; the decorations were in pink and
white. Catherine Mermet roses and Paris
daisies were the flowers used on the table.
The central figure consisted of the long
gilt plateau with two low plants of
Dracaena Goldieana, one near eacn end and
two graceful plants of Phcenix rupicola
near the middle ; the remainder of the
space was filled in with Asparagus pin-
mosus for a ground work; over this were
dotted large blooms of Mermet with the
daisies in between. Three large plats of
the same flowers were placed at each end
of the table. The corsage bouquets were
of six Mermet roses tied with pink rib-
bons. The mantels at either end of the
room were filled with fiowers of Echeveria
retusa fioribunda and valley lilies. This
was a very pleasing combination under
gaslight. In front of one of the large mir-
rors in the corridor stood a pretty good
sized specimen of the large-leaved Cocoloba
pubescens — a curious plant to use for
decorative purposes yet it looked splendid.
A goodly number of Cattleyas in bloom
were used among the plants throughout
the rooms. The decorations in the east
room were arranged in the usual way, with
the exception of the large window recess in
the east side; this was filled to the ceiling
with a group of palms, some of them
twenty-five feet high.
The Market.
Trade has picked up considerably
during the past ten days, but it is none too
brisk yet. Good fiowers are scarce and
have been since the beginning of the
month. Carnations are very plentiful ; in
fact, the quantity sold this season already
has doubled that of former years, but the
prices are lower than ever. Violets are as
common as they usually are at the end of
March. They are sold everywhere on the
streets. This is owing to the exceptionally
mild weather so far. So mild has it been
that it is no uncommon sight to see tender
stove plants exposed for sale on benches
outside the marKet houses. The best vio-
lets sell for $1.50 ; valley, 7Sc. and $1.00 ;
Romans, 25c. and 5Dc. : carnations, 35c. and
50c.; La France, $1.50 and $3.00; Bride, $1
to $3: Watteville, 75c.; Meteor, $1.50 to $3;
Kaiserin, $3 ; Beauty, $3 to $12; tulips, 50c.
General News.
A. GUDE & Bko. had the decora-
tions at the dinner given to the Cabinet by
Secretary Herbert ; the colors were white,
green and yellow. The inner edges of the
finger bowls were wreathed with Roman
hyacinths, tied together with a small
bunch of campernelles.
ROBT. BowDLER is cutting some mag-
nificent spikes of mignonette ; the seeds
are sown in six-inch pots about the end of
August in very firm, rich soil ; the plants
are flowered in the same pots.
Mr. Edw. S. Schmid has rented a larger
piece of water near the Potomac for the
culture of his rare varieties of fish and
aquatic plants. G. W. Oliver.
|CUT FLOWERS direct from crowerJ
8 Valley, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Adiantum. Trial order solicited. Write for prices. 8
• Stock plants of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 120 leading varieties. Send for list and f
J prices. Strong 2 yr. ASPARAGUS roots, Gonover's Colossal and Palmetto. J
iMention paper. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELI^, CO]VI«. J
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT SXRINGS, 8 to 12 feet long: 50 cents eacli.
In targe or Small Quantities all the year round.
^^3^ H- ELLIOTT, IQrislxtoix, ma,ss.
ROBERT DEMCKER,
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect-
desired. Address care Florists' Exchanqs.
f70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEW WRITIMO MEHTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHAS. F. JEVANS.
Station F,
Wholesale
Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
WHEN WRrTING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
DECORATORS.
advertisement this issue.
CUT SMILAX
10 cents per string net cash.
15,000 strings now ready for the market,
which must be cut to make way for
coming crop. Special quotations on
orders of 100 strings and over.
Send for Catalogue of ROSE PLANTS.
NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
r ♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦•
^ E. G. HILL & CO., I
♦ X
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ '♦
♦ RICHMOND. INDIANA. 2
?♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^I
WHEH WHITIWS MEMTIOW THE FLORIST'S
SMILAA ^
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS,
$lS.OO PER lOO.
CASH WITH THE ORDER.
CHAS. F. SEITZER, Utica, N.Y.
WHEH WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S
SMILAX.
GOOD HEAVI STBINQS.
15 cents per string, or
$I2.50 per hundred.
WRITE FOR TERMS.
M. E. KASSEXX,
8 Nathan SIreei, - ASHTABULA. OHIO.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
It Don't Pay You
To grow a few hundred strings of
SMILAX
When you can get
it Express Paid for
25 Cts. a STRING
From KOFFMAN,
The Smilax King
Who has it all the time in
any quantity. Address,
WALDEN, N. Y.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS,
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUIvTIVAXION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2. CO. m. a. HUNX, Xerre Haute, Ind.
TOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— Improved, very strong,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, ?.2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention paper.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
153
The Floris^x's Exchange;.
CYCLAMEN, PRIMULA.
GIGANTEUM, CHINENSIS.
t^-Good Plants from best Seed.
A. S. Mac BEAN, Lakewood, N. J.
LILIUM HARRlSll.
Original and largest growers of this important bnlb.
OUR SPBCIKUXV:
TrueStocl!, L.west Prices. Best Qnalliy
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TATlltTTOWW-ON-HITnsOlsr. NEW YORK.
WHEH WRiriHG WEHTIOH THE FLORIST -S EXCHftNGE
J^ZALEAS IN piOQM.
A large lot in Bloom ]
first-class stock.
LILIUM AUEATCai ) 5 to 7 inch, 350 in a case $25 00 per 1000
I . , J- 7 to 9 " 150 *" "" ,,
I Just arrived. J 9 to 11 " 120 " 50 00
' CYCLAMEN PEESICUM, mixed '^ ^^ per 100
1 BEGONIA hybr. gigantea, (8 colors) * 50
I GLOXINIA hybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) " ""
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
DECORATORS.
Try Caldwell's Parlor Brand of
WILD SMII-AX. See descriptive
advertisement tliis issue.
HERMAM DREYER,
WHEN WRITING MENTION T
Woodside, L. I.
^FIOHIST'SEXCHAWeE
CARNATIONS ai^d VERBENAS.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
All the leading Carnations : Daybi-cak,
Purftan, Edna Craig, MoGowan, Nellie Lewis.
*"■ Immense stools ot Mammoth Verbenas.
Send for prices on what you want.
Catalogue ready about Jan. 16. Send for it.
VICK&HILL, - Rochester, M.Y.
A. HERRMANN,
415 E. 34th Street,
Near Ferry, NEW YORK.
MANUFACTURER OF
METAL DESIGNS FOR FLORISTS
CAPE FLOWERS from 45c. to 75c. a pound.
IMMORTELLES and all other FLORISTS' SUPPLIES at lowest prices.
HAND.
50,000 CAMPBELL 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S35.00 per 1,000, after Februaiy 15.
FRESH GALAX LEAVES ALWAYS
.VHEN WRITING BENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWCE
ON
AFTER YOU HAVE READ ALL THE OTHER 'ADS'
READ THIS!
pw 100.
Dbl. Ivy- leaved Geraniiiins,b68tsorts$5.00
Nepeta Glechoma ^.00
Faclisia "Sunray" 5.00
Farfnglnm Grande $1,00 per doz.
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
Rooted Cuttings = =
CARNATIONS, CHRTSANTHEMUMS
COI.BUS, &c. Leading- varieties and
novelties at prices to suit the times. Send
for price list and see if I can't supply
your wants.
J. J. CONNELLY, Bryn Mawr, Penn.
"COLXJMBIXT
A new yellow C01.EIIS that will be very useful
,VH^'rige^J\hTn''S1Lsr'V'lr^=ch'a^#e^£?,;S^
L" pfendfi baekgrouna for that yariety Webj.je
nHfid it for three years with perlect success.
Not a viin of any iolor hut yellow. Foliage same
SplasC Versohafreltli. Sl.OO per doz. hy mail
postpaid. Keadylst April.
R. r. JEFFREY & SON,
Bellmore, Queens
ai/urw WBrrmS MENTION
G
loxinia hybrida crassifolia erecta,
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
r FLORIST'S EXCHA
Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
.00 per 100.
CHIIS. SCHWAKE. 404 East 34th Street, HEW YORK.
VERBENAS.
We are booking: orders for rooted
cuttings of mflmmoth sorts,
Eine assortmant of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers lust season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
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OUR SPECIALTIES.
A.re offered at the very lowest rates. Have fully
BUSINESS.
BUSINESS.
Per 100
VIOLETS, 3 inch, fine S^.UO
S^^^^?5'i„Y5:;;-.::.:::;:;::i3Voai;doo
ALTERNANTHERA.. 0.76
COLEUS, ETC., ON APPLICATION.
W. W. GBEENE X SOH, Watertown, N. Y.
BEGONIA VERNON.
KOSE clothiEde soupebt.
Strons plants from 34-lnch pots ready to
shift $3.50 per 100 ; «30.00 per 1000.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
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C U E 7V^ K T I S
"axOBd'a. Jack superb., LadyNevills, Lady
Eardly, Sliboldil Fairy Oueon, Duke Norfolk,
$3.00 per doz.; $25 per lOO.
SMILAX strong, weU hardened seedUngs, 75o.
pel 100 ; S6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
Bloomington, Ills.
Leading trade varieties of Dwarf Budded and Standard Roses, Clematis,
etc., grown by the Boskoop (Holland) Nursery Association (Prize Winners at the
World's Fair) imported at
HARO TITWie RRICeS.
Send for Special Spring Import List. On hand for immediate delivery a few
H. P. Roses for forcing or potting ; also Extra Berlin Pips, Lily of Valley and A No. i
Tuberoses at inside prices.
'ijOOO.OOO Aspai-
grown. Y*^^^®''*^^' f^aliietto, Barr's Ptiilj
i Roots, the best that c
moth, aiid Conover'.^ Colossal, 150*000 June
Kudiled Pi'acli, of best leadinK sorts. ineludinK
largely of Blberta, new Crosby and Champion. Also
Apricot and I'luin, in addition to our usual stock
of one year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
upon application,
4LEX. PULLEN, ""kVA'iSiimB, Milford, Del.
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INDUSTRY
GOOSEBERRIES—
3 years. SIO-OO per
100. Hybrid per-
petual Eoses, 2 years, including' Moss, Rosa Ku-
gosa and Persian Yellow, $8.00 per 100.
l^"See our Advertisement in issue of Jan. 6;
also cut of our new plant.
THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,
ELIZABETH, N. J
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BEAD WHAT FOSTITE IS DOING.
We are highly pleased with your Fostite and
Bellows ; 710 investment ever pm4 me better. Not
a speck or spot of mildew on the place this
season ; will soon be after you for another order
of this valuable mildew destroyer.
(Soffiied) ALBERT Knopf, Pres.
Franklin Park Floral Co.,
Columbus, O.
FOSTITE
Is sold by Seeds-
men throughout the
country. In Canada by
ft. J. SIMMERS, 147. KING ST., TORONTO,
And by
Ci Hi JOOSTENi bulbs and plants,
SCoenfiesSlip, NewYork.
Begonias in Bloom.
SNOWDROP, 3 and 4 i
VERNON, 3 and 4 in " ..eOc.and 1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA, 3&lln. " ..60c. and 1.00
" " seedlings, out
ofboxes $2.00perlOO
MANICATA AUREA, 8, 4 and i In., $1.00, $2.00
and $3.00 per dozen.
J. G. BISELB, 20tli and OntaTlo Sts.,
Tiogo StntioD, PHILA., PA.
HEN WRrriNG MENTION TME F
RIST'S EXCHANGE
F. A. BiLLER,
OAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importere. Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss W^reaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres. Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
WHENWBITING MENTION THE FlORiST-S EXCHANGE
HIGH CLASS SURPLUS STOCK AT LOW PRICES.
THE VILLAGE NURSERIES
Have of their own growiag a ane lot ot surplus stocls:, carefully graded and make
iTyAWBEfeBfll, 'at 'l^oVesf prices for pure stock; list includes all the best new and lead-
^j.J^Sl^i^'il^i^^l^^U^^^'^LlT^iTfoot cuttings at $7.60 per 1000; Extra Fine
GBAPET-sl?o,>ftwo yeir'VmeTcheaper than ever offered before, of C«n««rd, Worden,
T>ir AR'TRFES-VeSmoit B'eauty and Bessemianka, one year old, good stock. ^, ^^ .
^^^H?iSSEn?>ceflptcfal%-ri^^^^^^^^
urSTATT^sVlN'.SuS RHCBABB-Finc, strong divided roots at 810.00 per 1000. Special
discounts on large orders. „„,/,,
ASPARAGUS— One and two year roots ot Donald
Mammotli and Palmetto
HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE-Lower than you can buy it
SEEDLtNGS-Calycantlir- "■—=
Elmira, Conover's Colossal, Earr*6
SPECIAL r OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
New Hardy Wliite Pink "HBB MAJESTY,"
$1.20 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
VERBENAS, choicest varieties, co'ora separate,
rooted cuttinRs, *1.00 per 100.
PANSIES, Giant Fancy Strain, 75 cents per
100 by mail ; $5.00 per 1000 by express.
c. eisel,e; & CO.,
lltli and Jeflferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
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. _ _ _ywhere else.
Floridus, 6 to 12 inches at $1.00 per 100 : S5.00 per 1000.
AalEMCAN PERSIMMON, 6 to IS inches at $1.00 per 100.
?^^.?^E^S-Sfe7nTro'wrjaVan'cltti'utrore?Ikrand two year^^^
P?caSs grownlrSm Texan Thinshell nuts, 15 to 84 inches ; English Walnuts, grown from
nnts mi'sid in m'htstown, N. J. We would like to quote prices tor smaller sizes especially.
EnJliJh and Kentish Cob Filberts, a fine lot of strong, 2 to 8 feet trees.
^^-H HSfw-e'^v^fllfi^v^t^eru^p^'il-a^p-ifSf^
JOSrHTBLACK, SON & CO., HICHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
Laurus Nobilis
Latania Borbonica
Gorypha Australis
Areca Lutescens
Kentia Belmoreana
Kentia Forsteriana
Philodendron Pertusum
Pandanus Utilis
Phffinix Reclinata
Phoenix Tanius
Seafortiiia Elegans
Azalea Indica, (inaowet)
Hyacinths, (laAower)
MAX MOSENTHIN, New Darhain, N. J
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We are a straight shoot and t«,^i to grouu into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE
IN GENERAL.
IfOL. VI. Ho 10. NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 3, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year-
PITCHER & MANDA.
Special Offer of
STOVE ANO GREENHOUSE PLANTS,
Ananassa sa,tiva variegata, fine ornamental plants $2.00 and $5.00 each.
Aralia Chabrierii, 3 inch pots 35 cts. each.
Aralia filicifolia, 3 inch pots !(3.00 per dozen.
Aglaonema commutatum, 3 inch pots 35 cts. each.
Bertolonia Van Houttei $1.00 each.
Billbergia Leopoldii, 4 inch pots $5.00 per dozen.
Curculigo recurvata, 4 and 5 inch puis 50cts. and 75cts. each.
BEGONIA REX, Ready for delivery the 1st of March. Per 100.
Adolph Pollock $12.00
Aster! 13.00
Due de Brabant 12.00
Inemitable 15.00
Kaiser Wilhelm 15.00
Louis Closson 15.00
Louis Cappe 15.00
Mrs. A. G. Shepherd 12.00
Marquis de Peralta 20.00
President Carnot 15.00
Walter Lamb 13.00
100 Mixed Begonia Rex, our selection, $8.00.
CROTONS. Ready for delivery the 1st of March. Bacli.
Andreanum ; $0.25
Ancubsefolium 35
Charlotte Rothschild 50
Chelsonii 35
Disraeli 30
Elegans punctatum 30
Interruptum 20
Pictum 50
Queen Victoria 35
Undulatum 50
Variegatum 35
Virides .30
Volutum .35
Weismannii 50
In ordering not less than 13 Crotons, our selection, we can furnish them at $3.00
per dozen ; $15.00 per 100.
Dracaena Draco, extra large and strong plants, 7 inch pots 1.00
Dichorisandra undata 50
Dichorisandra Libertii 75
Nephthytis triphylla, 3 inch pots 50
Pothos argyrea 25
Rhodea Japonica, large and strong plants 75
Rhodea Japonica variegata, large, and strong plants 1.00
Sanchezia nobilis 30 cis. each ; $2.00 per doz.
Tillandsia fenestralis, very tine plants, useful for decoration $1.00 each.
Zamia Lindenii, very ornamental plants! . ' $3.00 and $5.00 each.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
THE ATTENTION
THE TRADE.
Is respectfully called to our Price List of
especially selected
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS,
BULBS, AZALEAS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
WHICH WILU BE MAILED TO ALL APPLICANTS.
We request the trade to notice particularly our high grade
strains of Asters, Calceolaria, Cineraria, Cyelamen,
Gloxinias, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Pansies,
Petunias, Primulas, Stocks and Sweet Peas, also
our select list of Cannas, Gladiolus, Dahlias, Lilies
and Azaleas.
K. K. McALLISTK^R,
22 DEY STREET,
NE^W YORK.
MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
SEEDS!
OUR SPECIAI.TY
CHoicest Strains for Florists' use.
Our new 1894 Trade List contains a full line
at reasonable quotation.s for best quality seed;
list mailed free.
We Allow 10 per cent. Discount for Cash
From our well assorted stock we offer :
such as Immor-
P telles, Cape
Flowers, paper pressed Hartford and Maiden-
hair Ferns, Wheat Sheaves, Flower Baskets,
Pot Holders, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc.,
etc. ; all quoted in our beautifully and richly
illustrated new Trade List mailed free. Also
the best winter cemetery
decoration, in rich
assortment of tasteful designs : Wreaths,
Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc., in green or
white foliage.
UJuaS LuHYGS, Natural' prepared,
equal to fresh cut in appearance, according to
size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60c. and 75c. each.
Supplies of all Kinds,;
Metal Designs,
We have a few boxes of
Berlin - grown Pips 'eft unsold,
which we offer at |io.oo per looo.
The original box of 2,500 pips
at $20.00 the box.
We recommend our stock of Spring bulbs, such as
Lilium Auratum, LancifoNum, Gladiolus.Tuberoses, Begonia,
Gloxinia, etc., all quoted in our Trade Seed List.
Bouquet Creen, about 500 lbs. left on hand which we offer as long as unsold, in
original bags of about 30 lbs. at 5 cts. per lb.; entire lot at 4 cts. per lb.
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station £. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Mew York.
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154
The> Florist's Exchanger
WM.
ESTABLISHED 1845.
ELLIOTT & SONS,
54 & 56 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
We are closing out the balance of our consignment of LIllUM AURAHJM
at the following low figures :
nn ^ T,. T, 11, ( 9 to 11 in $5.50 per 100.
Extra Fine BnlDS, 1 j to 9 in 4.00 "
Also extra fine mixed GLADIOLOS, $10.00 per 1000 ; Seedlings, $11.00 per 1000.
CANE STAKES, 7 to 8 feet . ■ _■ . ^ • ■^- • _• ■ ■ ■ $'''■00 per 1000.
FOR FORCING.
Mrs. Sankey, finest white $2.00
Blushing Bride 100
I Splendor, brilliant scarlet 1.00
. . .75 cts. per lb.
SWEET PEAS
per lb
Blanche Ferry $0.75
Pnre White 1-50
Painted lady 0.60
InTincible, scarlet
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Jtequlsites. Tiiey ar
the beat at the lo^res
PTlcea. TRADE LIS^
fwBued quarterly, mailC'
free to the trade only.
HENRY A. DR.EBR,
Fhlladelpbia
ORDERED BY MAIL ADD 8 CENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTASE.
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* ^ FLOWER seeds:
Trade pkt. •
Aster, Victoria, all colors 26c. •
" Migiion, best white 26c. •
Daisy, Snowflalte 25o. •
Lonstellow 26c. 4
Mignonette, Maohet oz. 60c.. 10c. #
Sniilax oz. lOc. . «
Stocks, Hunt's Florists' white 50o. ^
" Cut and come again !4 oz. 76o.. 25c. 4
Snowflabe Ji oz. $1.00. 25o «
Sweet Peas, all the best kinds. ♦
Verbena, separate colors 25c «
" Mammoth 26o 4
Send tor preliminary Seed List, now ready' ^
E. H. HUNT, t
79 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILt,. i
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Zirngiebel Seeds for Florists.
QUALITY WARRANTED.
Giant Market and Giant Fancy Pansies.
Extra Early and Late Asters.
Extra Early White Stock.
In trade packages al ONE DOLLAR each.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.
ASTER * SEEDS
JUST RECEIVED, FRESH IMPORTATION
QUEEN T-H-E MARKET.
$1.00 per ounce, mixed.
$1.25 per ounce, separate colors
as red, pink, light and dark
blue.
$1.50 per ounce, pure -white
imported.
25 cts. per trade packet.
Queen of the Market is known as
the best early ASTER for Florists
use. It is a new class, of a branching
habit, producing its large double
flowers on long stems. Fine for cutting.
A FEW SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS.
Ampelopsis Veltchii plct. lOc; oz. 25c.
Centaurea Candidissima per lOUO seeds, 46o.
*' gyminocai*pa plct. lOc; oz. 50c.
Daisy, Ijongfellow, pink pkt. 25c.
Snowball, white pkt. 25c.
Isabella Speclosa pkt. lOc; Koz. 30c.
" Crystal Palace Compacta pkt. 26c.
M mi andya, mixed pkt. 26c.
Mignonette Machet pkt. lOc; (iz. 60o.
Musk Plant, (Mimulus Moschatus) pkt. 10c.
Oxalis Tropffioloides pkt. 25c.
Petunia Hybrlda, finest mixed pkt. 10c.
Best large flowering mixture pkt. 50c.
" Best Double, mixed 600 seeds, 81.00
i^abge: flowebing dwarf
german, ten weeks.
White, Crimson, Dark Blue, Rose, I.igbt Blue,
Canary Yellow, All Colors Mixed.
iny o( above, per oz., $3.00 ; packet, 25 cents.
Snowaake, white, for f Ol'cing pkt. 2oc.
White Perfection, or cut and come again pkt. 25c
Fire Flame, the most brilliant red pkt. 25c.
PANSY, Giant Mixture, largest flowering sorts only pkt. 50c.: ^oz.75c.; oz. $5.00.
SWEET PEAS, Alba Magnifica oz. 15c.; lb. $1.35
" " Blanche Ferry, best pink oz. lOc; J< lb. 25c.; lb. 650.
Box 688,
STOCKS.
26 Barclay St.,
NEW YORK.
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,
CHICAGO.
Sweet Peas. — m
BLANCHE FERRY.
STRONG PLANTS for forcing.
11.00 per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000.
FRITZ BAHR, Ardsley, N. Y.
Premium American Pansy Seeds.
Grown by Wm. Toole, Baraboo, Wis.
Descriptive list of S3 varieties and mixtures sent
free, with How to Grow Pansies. Hesperian
Pansies, 25f:.: trade pkt., 50c. Selected Mixed. 15c,
trade pkt,, 30c.; J' "'" "" "
trade pkt., 20c.; }■
WM. TOOLE, PANSY SPEOALIST.
BABABOO, WISCONSIN.
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t BURPEE'S I
i SEEDS i
I Philadelphia. |
X Wholeaale T*rlce List for Florists ^
L and Market Gardeners. ^
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k.^k^/V^'%^'%'*'
WE SELL SEEDS.
Special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, ^
Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
Ingleside Nurseries,
ALHAMBRA, CAL.
F. EDWARD GRAY, Prop'r
GKOWBR OP
Seeds, Bulbs and Carnations.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
t 4 1 3 East 34-th street,
I Near Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
. . . GLADIOLUS . . .
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS
WRITE FOR PRICES.
' PniCE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION. J
I For MARKET GARDENERS and FLORISTS.
I Almost our entire extensive business is supplying tlie choicest varieties of Garden
and Flower Seeds direct to Market Gardeners and Florists.
We furnish not only sorts that are pure and true of their kind, but we malce a
close study of the varieties that are especially adapted to the wants of the Gardener
who grows for Market and Shipping.
While there are other good reliable seed houses, there is no house in the trade
that has given the wants of this class of planters the careful attention we have or can
serve him, as well.
Fully appreciating the great care necessary with this class of orders, they are care,
fully separated and given to our most reliable and trusted employes to execute.
Our handsome Catalogue and Wholesale Market Gardener's Price List will be sent
free and their Photographic Illustrations truthfully portray the Superior
Vegetables our Seeds produce.
JOHNSON & STOKES,
• 217 & 219 Market St.,
•Ml
PHILADELPHIA, PA. •
I still have on hand and can deliver if ordered
at once, seeds at the following prices:
CROZY CANNAS.
At $3.00 per pound.
COSMOS.
Pure white, pink and mixed, at $3.00 per
pound: or twenty-flve pounds at |2.60
per pound.
MARGUERITE CARNATION.
Choice and mixed, at $12.00 per pound.
REMONTANT CARNATION.
Choice and mixed, $50.00 per pound.
TROPAEOLUM LOBBIANUM.
Hybridized mixed, Ingleside strain, 50
cents per pound.
NASTURTIUMS.
Dwarf, hybridized, mixed, 50 cts. pcj.
pound.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Choicest mixed, $5.00 per ounce.
PETUNIA.
Grandiflora, choicest, motlled and striped,
$25 00 per ounce. Double hybridized and
fringed, $80.00perounce. Inglesidestrain,
double hybridized, fringed, $100.00 per
ounce.
VERBENA.
Mammoth, choicest, $10.00 per pound.
Blue, white, scarlet and other colors,
$12.60 per pound.
F. EDWARD GRAY,
Alhambra, - California.
SPECIALTIES FOR 1894:
Gladiolus, hybridized, mixed.
Cobea Scandens, at gS.OO per pound.
Cosmos, pure white, pink and mixed.
Petunia, Ingleside strain, double hybridized,
fringed.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
Ulium Speciosum Album $6 10
«' *' Koseum 5 00
• ■ " Rubrnm 5 00
Single Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop „„ „
flnest strain, in i separate colors. . 4 00 $35 w
Convallarla Majalis, German pips 1 00 8 00
TuberoseB, Pearl and Tall, Al.,
(big)bulbs 90 V60
Low-budded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stock 9 00
English stock 11 00
All other plants or shrubs can be ordered
for March 9th delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York CItv.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEIIRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Sweet Pea
write for
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
The^ Florist's Exckcangib.
155
Clematis Culture in Pots.
I consider clematis culture iu pots can be
made very profitable, as the plant is one of
the_ most beautiful and graceful in culti-
vation. Good plants in bloom would sell
at sight ; besides the seller can conscien-
tiously recommend them, as they are per-
fectly hardy, nearly always in bloom after
the middle of June or first of July, needing
only a good mulch, or the surface of the
soil to be stirred often to grow nice,
thrifty, well-rooted plants. For next
season's blooming take young plants of
this Spring's propagation and pot them at
once into, say five-inch pots. Take fresh
turfy loam with one-third well-rotted ma-
nure and one-third sand and mix well.
Put one good sized crock iu the bottom of
each pot and a good handful of the coarsest
potting material over the crock. Take
your rooted cutting and lay it across the
pot so as to cover all the stem if possible,
and fill up with soil. Covering the stem
will induce roots to come out all along
and up to the size and make a much
stronger plant. They will take lots of
water and a moist atmosphere, with shade
from direct sunlight. They grow rapidly
and_ soon show bloom, which I consider
advisable to pinch off ; a new growth will
at once come out and make a much
stronger plant.
I usually string them up the same as
smilax ; they take to strings readily, and I
generally leave them till along in Decem-
ber to finish growth and ripen thoroughly.
They ought to be kept in a cold house in
Winter or they start too soon ; a little
frost won't hurt them.
When they show signs of starting, which
will be in January or February, according
to where they have been kept, take the
plants and look them over as to drainage,
etc., and shake off an inch or two of the
top soil, replacing with nice fresh soil.
They will now grow rapidly and must be
kept tied up. Two sticks is as good a way
as any.
Bend the plants or shoots back and for-
ward to avoid getting them too tall. About
the time of showing buds, stir the surface
of pots and give them a small handful of
bone meal or any good stimulant, but not
too much of it, nor too strong. I would
say keep an inch or two of old moss littery
manure, or something of the kind among
the pots to absorb the moisture from
watering and even things up a little in
hot sunshine.
I find clematis one of the easiest a:nd
most pleasurable plants to grow I have
ever handled. Only start right with thrifty,
vigorous young stock. Such can be fur-
. nished either as strong rooted cuttings, or
one year old well rooted plants at a very
low price and they only occupy houses in
Summer.
When not wanted for other stock I find
them very useful for cut fiowers, particu-
larly the white ones, though the colored
ones are very beautiful for trailers in large
bouquets.
In conclusion I would say I have had
flowers of Duchess of Edinburgh and Lucie
Lemoine as large as pEeonies and some of
the others as Henryli, Gem, Lady Neville,
Fairy Queen, etc., seven to nine inches in
diameter.
The following are a few good varieties of
clematis :
Jackmanli, fine dark purple ; Jackmanii
surperba, darker and finer than preceding;
Lucie Lemoine, a fine double white ; Lady
Neville, large lavender ; Henryii, fine large
white, one of the best ; Gem, beautiful deep
blue ; Comptess Lovelace; semi-double,
lilac ; Duchess of Edinburgh, very large,
fine double white ; Fairy Queen, very
large, fine light blue ; Princess Alexandra,
blue, white bar, vigorous and fine ; Lady
Eardly, pure red anthers ; Duke of Norfolk,
bright blue, large.
These are a few of the many beautiful
kinds that I can recommend and know to
be good. They are all large flowering
kinds. I would say before starting in Feb-
ruary, cut back plants to strongest eyes,
often close to top of the pots, though many
bloom all along the stems.
Bloomington, 111. F. A. Baller.
William I. Buchanan, late chief of
Agricultural Department, World's Fair,
has been appointed Minister to Argentine.
Foreign Notes.
London. — At the meeting of the Royal
Horticultural Society of England, held on
January 16 last, F. Sander & Co., of St.
Albans, had a grand display of the snow
white Lselia anoeps, embracing all of the
finest forms.
Chattanooga.
Mrs. J. W. Crouch has built up an ex"
tensive business since she started sometimie
since. The greenhouses are situate upon
the highest point. Mission Ridge, directly
opposite the famous Lookout Mountain.
E. S. Nixon c& Son are nearthetown and
do a good retail trade. W. MoTT.
Springfield, Mass.
Mattie F. Gale, doing business as the
Gale Floral Company, at 367 Main st., has
filed a voluntary petition in insolvency
with an offer of composition at twenty-five
cents on the dollar, payment to be made
within thirty days after the offer has been
confirmed, should the creditors so decide.
The liabilities, which consist principally of
bills for merchandise and notes, amount to
$5,228.50, and the assets are made up of
stock, fixtures, and book accounts and a
small cash account in bank. A hearing
will be given in the insolvency court at
2.30 p. m., February 10.— SprtngjffieM Even-
ing Union.
Syracuse, N. Y.
Gits Grassl desires us to say that his
boiler, referred to a few weeks ago, heats
ten thousand feet of glass and could easily
do more, and can be used for either hot
water or steam. He has applied for a
patent. Gus says he thinks a partnership
is a bad ship to sail in ; yet he was hardly
out of one before he contracted another,
the better half in this partnership being
Miss Genevieve White. His friends all
hope this will be a great success. He has
moved to Oneida, N. Y., to work for John
S. Hay.
John Bell has again entered the em-
ploy of Henry Burt.
John Hughes hsts been visiting in the
city a few days ; he has almost decided to
go West to Milwaukee, and may engage in
a different business there. J. S. H.
DuBois, Pa.
D. B. Clakk says that the statement in
the Exchange early last Fall that he was
rebuilding his greenhouse was premature.
He had early in the Summer bought lum-
ber, glass and other material, intending to
rebuild, but in June was taken sick,
and has been very ^ick ever since. The
material bought was stored back of the
house, and to add to his misfortune sev-
eral weeks ago fire broke out next door and
spread to his place, destroying everything,
including his dwelling and all the new
material. In his condition the excitement
and exposure were, of course, very bad,
and altogether leaves him in very poor
shape. He owned the buildings, but they
were on leased ground. J. S. H.
XO EXCHANGE.
A few thousand double Pearl Tuberose
Bulbs for new varieties of Chrysanthe-
mums, g-ood young Roses, Furtugfium
grande, or Caladium Esculentum.
C. G. NANZ, OWENSBOBO, KY.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
0,2
3 to 4 inches, trood flowering oulbp,
$3.00 per 1000; 2,000 lor $5.00.
500,000 No. 1 STKAWBEBRT PLANTS.
20 f?ood varieties at low prices for quality
of plants. Send for price iist.
S,000 CONCOKD GRAPES, 2 year old, good,
well rooted plants, at $10.00 per lOOO.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
♦ ♦ GLADIOLUS BULBS. ♦ ♦
onn nnn cdshman's strain of
£UU, UUU SEEDI-INGS. 1 to lH in.,
$10.00 per 1000; I'A in. and over, $12.00 per 1000.
MIXED, 1 inch and over, $B.0O per 1000.
■WORLD'S FAIR HEDAI. ATVARDED.
Cushman Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Ohio.
liKND toL- Catalogue ul
JAPAN Bull)S, Seeds and
Shrubs, ARAUCARIAS, Tree
Ferns, AUSTRAMAN Palm
SeedSjCAMFORNIA Bulbs and Seeds, to
H. BERGER & GO., San Francisco, Gal.
You will find all the market news in
the Florists' Exchange from the
principal cities in the Union— items of im-
portance that every florist should know.
Fou can know them for 11.00 a year. Send
in your subscription price.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS- SUPPLIES,
1021 Market Stteot, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
KcR. Cable Address : DeForest Fhila.
Price lists on application.
WHEW WRrriNG MEWTIOW THE FIOHIST'S eXCHANGE
TUBEROUS BEGON/A SEED
SINGLE ONLY.
One hundred packets stived from the
finest flowers of all the best strains.
50 cts. per liberal trade packet.
35 cte. per half trade packet,
MRS. THOS. L&WRANGE, Ogdsnsburg, N.Y.
LILIUM HARRlSn.
Original and largest urowers of tliis important bulb.
OUR SPECIKL-TV:
True Stock. L^wcbt Prices. Best Quailty
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TARRYTOAVT«-r.M.iitTr>«o>I. TJKW yoUK.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BULBS
SEND IIST OF WHAT YOU HEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO„PHILA. PA.
TUBEROUo
BEGONIAS.
(GHIITFIN'S STRAIN.)
Medal awarded atWorld'a
^ Fair. Seeds aud Tubers
now ready at lowest rates. Send fnr illustrated
descriptive catalogue. It tells you all about tlieui.
Oasis Nursery Co., Westbury Station, Long Island.
WHEN WRITING MENTrON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
loxinia hybrida crassifolia erecta,
G
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
$6.00 per 100.
GHAS. SGHWAKE, 404 East 34tli Street, NEW YORK. .
PM 6c HUYSSUW, LitteGem. Ti-adePkt. 6c.; PHLOX DRUMMOtlDll, I
Pbt 6e SWEET PEflS, EckfoFd's, 1 oz. I2c.
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION FOR $1.00 POSTPAID.
■VMis>Ltt.'rtv.sV;vc !VwlvavV<\ji.t, FREE
MISS G. H. I IPPINnOTT 3'9a.£3_.Lg;^thStre_etS..^^^S|ffE1
NEW CROP ONION SEED
PER POUND -
.25 PER POUND for
American Grown Prizetaker,
copy of Greiner's Newest and Best Book,
" ONIONS FOR PROFIT," telling all the Se-
ts of Success in Old and New Onion Culture.
If You Garden for Profit
, , . can save money and should buy at Wholesale
Prices, as quoted in BURPEE'S BLUE LIST
1894. It is mailed Free to I\Iarket Gardeners every-
;, who, while entitled to i/ie lowest prices possible,
should always be sure to get Only the Best Seeds That
Growl BURPEE'S SEEDS ARE WARRANTED,—
'■""""' " <5^/i'?r'— and are annually sold direct to manymofe
- the seeds of any other growers.
W.AtleeBurpee&Co.,SeedGrowers,Philadelphia,Pa.
_ If you have not already seen BURPEE'S FARM ANNUAL for 1894, write for it TO-DAY- A
handsome book of 172 pages, it is pronounced by papers everywhere TItt Leadinir American Stcd Cutalome.
It tells all about the Choicest Vegetables and Most Beautiful Flowers for The Home Gaedbn.
THE BEST TOBACCO STEMS r^STOOTHOFF!
See 'W
on Page
169.
156
TTHEi KlvORIST'S KXCHANOB.
Carnations.
Edttor Florists' Exchange:
Any one walking down Fulton street,
Brooklvn.will see in a certain locality a
dozen boys to the block selling carnations
for five cents a bunch. They generally
poke into the faces of pedestrians a hun-
dred or so carnations held in one hand.and
shriek out, "Five cents a bunch 1" which
bunch when separated from the cluster
displays some half dozen well grown car-
nations, with ferns arranged in the most
approved methods of "Grecian art."
The same picture can be seen in 14th and
23d sts., New York, where good carnations
are sold for 10 and 15 cents per dozen.
One hears a good deal about carnations
these days wholesaling from six to twelve
dollars per hundred, but the "poverty
cries" and these thousands of carnations
in the hands of street fakirs seem to throw
shadows over those extraordinarily high
quotations. There never were so many
carnations in the New York market before.
Everywhere one goes, carnations are heaped
up : some of them are poor, but the major-
ity of them are remarkably well grown,
showing at least great advancement in
their culture. I do not doubt that some
retailers would pay a high price for a lim-
ited number of specially well grown flow-
ers of any kind. I know a couple of mill-
ionaire bankers in New York who would
pay 13 cents for carnations it they were
specially fine, but to my knowledge there
are only two such customers in the city. I
know retailers often pay high prices for
specialties and sell them for less to particu-
lar customers. It is always nice to have
something in the store to boast about; it is
worth a good deal to a retailer to be able
to say, "I'm the only one who has such
flowers; you can't get them anywhere
elsel" But these little tricks and decep-
tions necessary to the success of the re-
tailer should not have any influence on the
market ; but, most of all, should not seri-
ously influence the grower.
It would appear from recent horticul-
tural literature that the carnation enthu-
siast of today has in his dreamy contem-
plations pictured his ideal carnation out-
doing the rose in popularity. I think the
doing tno ruae lu pupuinxiLij. -I. ,.ij.^.^ .."-
present condition of the market is enough
to dispel these illusions. That the carna-
tion has grown and will, I hope, continue
to grow more popular, does not justify the
entLusiast in hoping for the supremacy of
the carnation, because its uti llty is li mited ,
and this fact alone will regulate the de-
mand. A few years ago Grace Wilder was
the best paying carnation in the market ;
it was eagerly sought for on account of its
color— a color not obtainable in roses; now
we find it discarded for others of the same
color, but of superior quality.
The public, as well as the trade, are
always on the lookout for flowers of super-
ior quality ; and whether they are in the
shape of specially grown specimens or
novelties, they will, for a time, command
higher than the average price. A flower
in order to become popular must have un-
usual merit in color, fragrance, beauty or
adaptability, and introducers of novelties
should consult the proper retail authorities
before inducing the trade to overcrowd the
market with flowers for which there is but
little demand. We all know the value of
carnations ; they are beautiful flowers so
long as they are grown in self -colors and of
good quality, there will always be a use
tor a certain number of them ; but it
should be remembered that they are not
absolutely indispensable to the retailer.
Do not let us place our idols on snow
pillars by looking upon exceptional prices
as standards or inducements to follow one
another like sheep over the mountains of
surplus flowers. It is in the power of the
influential retailers to make a success or
failure of any flower, and the greatest suc-
cesses are often occasioned by thu selfish-
ness of these individuals. It is useless for
f rowers to imagine they can popularize a
ower by fiooding the market with it, for
the boomerang in such cases is small re-
turns that soon sicken the grower.
It can be safely said that the particular
retailer who gave twelve dollars per hun-
dred for a certain variety of carnation,
did not give it because he thought they
were worth that much to him as carna-
tions ; but simply because he had among
his customers a carnation crank who was
foolish enough to pay that price, or to en-
snare some much desired custom ; their
cost to the retailer in such cases would not
be a consideration ; but this, as I have
stated before, should be understood by all
and not used as a buzz-saw of discontent
between grower, commission man and re-
tailer. Stjb Rosa.
Catalogues Received.
VlOK & Hill, Rochester, N. Y.— Whole-
sale Price-List for Florists and Dealers,
with several novelties in carnations, chrys-
anthemums and other plants.
Henut F. Michell, 1018 Market st.,
Philadelphia.— Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs,
and Implements. Contains a well selected
list of novelties and standard sorts. Mr.
Michell's trade keeps on growing, which is
a sure indication of the quality and relia-
bility of his goods.
John Gardiner & Co. Philadelphia.—
Seed Annual for 1894. One of the neatest
catalogues we have received ; the illus-
trations being wonderfully life-like and
without exaggeration. There is a large
list of novelties and specialties to select
from.
Henry F. Dreek, Philadelphia.— Gar-
den Calendar for 1894. This catalogue is
fully up to the standard of previous years ;
it contains over 150 pages, with useful
hints as to rotation of crops, hotbed and
cold frames ; also pertinent pointers as to
why some seeds fail. The list of novelties
includes varieties of vegetable and flower
seeds of recent introduction, produced by
growers and specialists in this country and
abroad, all of which have been tested on
the firm's extensive trial ground. The
name of Dreer is synonymous with meri-
torious tested standard varieties of all
kinds of seeds. The covers of the " Calen-
dar "are beautifully illustrated with Cos-
mos and Sweet Peas. All Interested
should send for a copy of this catalogue.
Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cort-
landt St., New York.— Manual of Every-
thing for the Garden. The present is per-
haps the handsomest catalogue ever sent
out by this well-known Arm. The book
comprises over 160 pages, and is just what
its name implies ; the covers are elegantly
embossed in white and gold with a repres-
entation of a beautiful rose and leaf and
the flrm's trade mark. Several colored
plates are dispersed throughout the con-
tents, and embrace those of the firm's new
pink plume celery, sweet peas, nastur-
tiums and sweet-scented pansies, six gor-
geous poppies, petunias. Giants of Cali-
fornia, and Henderson's superb holly-
hocks There are also views of the firm's
exhibit at the World's Fair. The manual
contains a mine of information, horticul-
tural and otherwise. .
The sterling worth of the flrm's goods is
too well-known to require amplification.
Send for a copy of the catalogue; 'tis
mailed to customers free, and to new appli-
cants for 20 cents whichamountisdedueted
from first order.
WOOD LABELS.
For nurserymen and florists.
Beady wired and printed.
TREE LABELS. Send for samples.
BENJ. CHASE, Derry, N. H,
4IH€N WRrriWG MENTION THE " — ''"""'^='
GtLIFORHIl PHIVET CUIIIK
FOB SALE by the thousand or to
EXCHANGE tor bedding plants and
ever-blooming Roses from S)^ inch
pots.
L. MARGOT, La Marque, Texas.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOW THE rLORIST'S EUCMAWGE
INDUSTRY
GOOSEBBKKIES-
3 years, SIO.OO per
- - 100. Hybrid per-
petual Boses, a years, including Moss, Eosa Ku-
goaa and Persian Yellow, $8.00 per 100.
^"See our Advertisement in issue of Jan. 6;
also out of our new plant.
THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,
ELIZABETH. N. J
MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANCt
; Novelty for
\IL A D Q U A I I M^niiicent frutt. 'Largest
IrlAnOnALLan? taest ever Brown. 14
CTRAWRFRRY K FIr.t nvefrlzc;
9 I If n n DCnn I • from Mass. Hort. Society.
BostonTin 1898, and again in 1S9S. neep red, solid,
delicious flavor. Flower perfect. §2.50 per 12 ; S16.50 per
100, postpaid. Priced Catalogue of Strawberries and all
Uecoiatlve Hardy plants. Shrubs a"d Trees at low rates,
sent free. Large stock. 15. M. WATSON,
Old Colony NurserlcB, PlYMOETH, MASS.
WHEW WRITING MEWTIOII THE ftORIST'S EXCHANGE
DCAPU TDCE6 Large stock at Bock
rERun I IICCOl Bottom Prices.
Strawberry Plants.rn'^ay;: ^,
BubacliNo. 5, Haverland and Parker Earle.
It will pay you to get my prices before order-
ing elsewhere.
N. P. BROOKS, Lakewood mmi;, New Jersey
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at tlie very lowest rates. Have fully
-.{,000.000 Asparagus Koots, the best that can
be grown. Varieties, ralmetto, Barr's Hhija. Mam-
moth and CODOver'B Colossal. 150,000 June
Bndiled Peach, of bestleadlng sorts, including
largely of Elberta, new Crosby and Champion. Also
Apricot and IMom, in addition to our usual stock
of one year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
upon application.
iLEX. PULLEN, '•J\f,ai?aEs, Milford, Del.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGt
CHOICE VINES ^"k'^r"
5000 Ampelopsis VeltcUi, 1 yr. pot-grown,
fine, $7.00 per 100.
3000 Clematis Paniculata, (creamy white,
flowers in clusters, very fragrant, protuse
bloomers) 1 yr. pot-grown, tne, SIO.OU a luu.
5000 Honeysuckles,. Golden, Hall's Japan,
Pragrans, strong plants, 86.00 per 100.
8000 Englisli Ivy, 1 yr. very fine, $8.00 per 100-
1000 Akebia (Juinata, (a fine climber, bears
a rich maroon flower) $6.00 per 100.
THE WM. H. MOON GO., Morrisville, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
State of New York, I gg
CBADTAnQUA COUNTY, f
Personally appeared before me Lewis Eoescb,
who, being duly sworn, says that he propa-
gated the above mentioned Vines, Trees and
Plants tor sale. That they are in prime condi-
tion, guaranteed strictly true to name and ol
size and quality represented in his Catalogue.
Subscribed and sworn 1 _ „
to before me this 10th V LEWIS BOESCH,
day of January, 1894. ) Eredonia, N.T .
E. H. Green,
Notary Public.
HAVE A FINE STOCK OF
Pears, i«^^^^. Peaches,
Apples,
Cherries,
Quinces,
Apricots.
STORRS& HARRISON CO.. Painesville. Ohio. |
^ Wholesale Nurserymen and Florists, ^
t Can Bho-w as fine blbcks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Vines, Shrubs, Boses as can be )
t found inVerS We grow 3 million Roses and million of plants annually; Trade list .
r free. Correspondence solicited. . . . . . . ° ! Pf ^^l".........!
^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
Many in bearing sizes. All kinds of small
fruits. Asparagus and Strawberry plants.
1000 Norway Maples, 8>^ to 3H inch diameter.
2000 " 18 to 14 and 16 feet.
2000 Sugar Maples, 12 to 14 and 16 feet.
1000 Elms, 14 to 18 feet, iyi to 3 inch.
2000 •• 12 to 14 aud 16 feet.
2000 " 8 to 10 and 12 feet.
1600 Purple Leaved Beech, 8 to 8 feet.
500 Horse Chestnut, 6 to 12 feet.
60O Blood Leaved Maples, 5 to 8 feet.
600 Golden Oaks, 6 to 8 feet.
600 Lindeus, 6 to 10 feet.
500 European aud Mountain Ash, 6 to 12 feet.
700 English and Cut-leaved Birch, 8 to 12 feet
3000 Norway Spruce, e-xtra nice, 7 to 10 feet.
4000 " " 3 to 6 feet.
3000 White and Blue spruce, 3 to 5 feet.
lOOO Scitch and White Pine, 3 to 8 feet.
2000 Arbor Vita; Trees, 8 to 12 feet.
4000 " fledge, 18 inch to 4 feet.
500 Retinospora Plnmosa and Aurea, 4 to 8 ft.
50O Globe Arbor Vitee, speoimeus extra.
4000 Hydrangea Pan. gran, 2 to 6 feet.
1500 White Fringe, 3 to 8 feet.
500 Tree PaionieB, extra strong.
10000 California Privet, 2 to 4 feet.
10000 Monthly Hoses and climbing, ex. strong.
1000 Virginia Creepers, 2 to 6 feet.
2000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 to 3 feet.
1000 Clematis, large flowering.
40 Varieties of Grape Vines.
30 Varieties of Shrubs, extra strong.
Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc., etc.
Best of facilities for skipping. Two Kail-
roads, tliree Express Companies and
Sound Steamers to New Xork City.
S. CRANE, Frop. of Norwich Nurseries,
NORWICH CONN.
ESTABLISHED 1870.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
nil: New Apple, Pear and Nut Trees. iSo"lc*"ls
.iri^raTad'Ti^a^'ofdr^BSss-n^a-pL^^^^^^^^^^
NUTS-Parry's Giant, Pedigree Mammotk, Paragon and other oheBtnntB.
Walnutt-Stich, Persian, Japan, EngliBh and American Pecan,. AlmondB and
Filberts. Elajagnu» Longipes, Hardy Oranges, »Yi'"Tf..?i?'i'^»ne Vines
free from InBects. black knot or other diseases. Small Jguits, Grape Vines,
Currants, Etc. SHADE TRBES-Immense stock of Poplars and Maples,
Ornamental Skrubs uid Vines. {^-Illustrated Descriptire Catalogue Free.
POMONA NURSEBIE3. WILLIAM PARRY, PARRY, N. J.
HIGH CLASS SURPLUS STOCK AT LOW PRICES.
THE VILLAGE NURSERIES
Have of their owo growing a fine lot of surplus stock, carefully graded and make
SMAWBB&Rfll,'at*''oVe'sf prices tor pure stock: list includes all the best new and lead-
^l.s!£l^EiSl^i-^tLiLn^''^LlTlio-''^''foot cuttings at $7.50 per 1000; Extra Elne
GBApiT-liJronftwo *yS "vmeTcheaper than ever offered before, of Concord, Worden,
Pocldington and Niagara. „.q „+„„i-
PEAB TKEES— Vermont Beauty and Bessemianka, one year old, good stock. ■o„„„,,
IeACH TBEES-We have to offer yet a few 10,000 lots of June budded and 2 to 3 feet Peach
trees at our regular prices. Special prices will be given on Cliampion, Crosbey
PLUM TKBES-WUd Goose on Plum, light branched, 4 to 6 feet at 6c.; 3 to 4 f eet at 4c.i 2 to 3
feet at 3c. Also Spauiding, mailing size, and small sizes of Abundance and Burbank
MTATT?s"iJn'Sus RHUBABB-Fine, strong divided roots at $10.00 per 1000. Special
ASPAEAGul-^Oilf Ind°hvo^Vear roots of Donald's Elmira, Conover's Colossal, Barr's
Mammoth and Palmetto
HOI,T'S MAMMOTH SAGE-Lower than you can buy it anywhere else.
SEEDLINGS-Calycanthus Floridus, 6 to 12 inches at $1.00 per 100; 85.00 per 1000.
AMERICAN PERSIMMON, 6 to 12 inches at $1.00 per 100.
HARDY ORANGES— One year at a surprisingly low price
HABDY ORANGES— One year at a surprisingly low price. ,, „.,„*„J^.„(..
mIT TREES— Northern Grown-Japan Cliestnuts, one year and two year, 12 inches up to 4feet,
Pecans, grown from Texan Thinshell nuts, 16to24inches ; Englisli Walnuts, grown from
nuts raised in Hightstown. N. J. We would like to quote prices for smaller sizes especially.
BnsUsIi and Kentisli Cob Filberts, a fine lot of strong, 2 to 3 feet trees.
The above stock is high class offered by us at low prices because we have a surplus. Where mo
prices are quoted we will give them upon application. Send all communications to
JOS, H. BLACK, SON & CO., HICHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
WHEN WRtTING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
^
The Florist's Exchanok.
157
IPOMCEA PANDURATA.
Hardy, day blooming Moonflower, Northern grown,
$2.50 per 100; tlS.OO per 1000.
JAMES FROST, GreenTille, Obio,
Snow Crest Daisy.
Nice Plants, $4.00 per 100.
STRONG TRANSPLANTED PANSIES,
11.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
Send for Trade List.
PRIMULA
CHINENSIS.
^r"Gooa Plants from best Seed.
A. S. Mac BEAN, Lakewood, N. J.
CYCLAMEN
GIGANTEUM,
^f\ VARIETIES of the best Old and New
'*^ Mixed GERANIUMS, from 3 in.
pots, $2.00 per 100 ; 3 in. pots, JS.OO per 100 ; 4 in.
pots, $5.00 per 100.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City, N.J.
C L- E 7V^ M X I S
Alexandra, Jack Suporba, Lady Neville, Lady
Eardly, Sieboldil. Fairy Queen, Duke Norfolk,
$3.0Oper doz.; $26 per lOO.
SMILAX:, strong, well hardened seedling, 75c>
per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLIBB, Bloom ington, Ills,
100,000 VERBENAS.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
'jx^x.''*-^ » .M-iM^%.j^M^M.-t jL-^i^-r, IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
■¥]■ NO RUST OH 2uni-DEJn£. «■
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are the largest grcwers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
315,500. Our plants thisyearfully equal, if not surpass, any -we have ever grown.
_J. 1.. DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
CANNA "HERMOSA"
In color midway between Capt. Suzzoni and Florence Vaugban. Flower as large or larger than the
latfcer, but the petals are a trifle narrower. Stem much branched, making a very free bloomer, each spike
well filled with flowers, thuamakineamucli ' .... .. ..,,,,,,.
a grand sight in my g
Aside from the flower it is especially recommended for its dwarf, yet very free growth ; generally only
3 feet high, never exceeds 4 feet, while right beside it Mad. Crozy grows 4 to 5 feet, Florence Vaughan 5 to
6 feet, and Capt. Suzzoni, 6 to 7 feet.
Strong plants, ready any time. 50 ctB. each ; $4.00 per dozen ; $30 per 100.
Also Capt. Suzzoni and Nellie Eowden Sii.OO per dozen.
Mme. Crozy Si. 00 per dozen.
CANNA SEED— Mme. Crozy. 35 cts. per oz.; Suzzoni. 30 eta. per oz.; Hermosa, 50 c
from newest varieties, 30 cts. per oz. Other varieties, 15 eta. per oz.
CALIFORNIA GROWN TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.
Best English strain. Fine Solid Bulbs. Single, to color, 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Mixed, 60 cts. pei
doz.; $4.00 per 100. Single, second size, fine, mixed, Sli.OO per 100.
ETerythiner deliTered at above prices. Always seuil cash witb ordei>.
FRED. RAFFERTY, Bulb Grower, SANTA ANA, CALIF.
References :— Commercial Bank of Santa Ana ; Orange County Savings Bank, Santa, Ana.
SPECIAL -OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
VERBENAS, choicest varieties, col
rooted outtinES, $1.00 per 100.
c. eise;i.b & CO.,
11th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEW WRITING MENTION TKE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Double Golden Marguerite.
(UNTHEMIS CORONARIA.)
Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per hundred. If
by mail, add 10 cts. for postaf^e.
CASH with order.
W. E. NORTH, PlanisvillB, Conn.
YOU CAN SBOtlKB ALL THE
NOiZe LXI ES
Of this season at the regular advertised
prices from
^W. A. IHAP^DA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
igeae Otaksa and T. Hosts, $2.00perlOO.
• ' -^ McGowan, Portia, S,
healthy
Hydrn
Spray. Tidal Wave, H-
, rooted, $6.00
i inch pots, $4.00 per 100.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
REAID XHIS.
■IpmiPII H A Best named sorts, rooted
VrKKrllllX cuttings, $6 per 1000. From
■ K...vhiinw flats(samesorts)S7perlOOO
AanUflTinUCk Grace Wilder, Hector,
GAnNATIDNS Mrs. Fisher, Silver
wnainn ■ iwiiw Spray, rooted outtinffs,
$7.00 per 1000 ; $30.00 per 6000.
CASH or C. O. D. Clean Stock.
C. PILLSBURY, - Nashua, N. H.
The ne pVus ultra advertising medium
of the trade is tlie Florist's Exchange.
NEW CARNATIONS
LOIS C, HAETTEL,
A new white variety of Cali-
fornia origin and one of the
most prolific and continuous
flowering varieties ever intro-
duced. The cut gives a good
Idea of the actual size and ap-
pearance of the flower. The
petals are very heavily fring-
ed, giving it a peculiar lace like
appearance ; the habit oC the
plant is all that can be desired,
while in fragrance it excels
any variety now on the
market.
HAWAII.
A pretty fancy variety;
ground color white, laced and
striped with carmine: entirely
distinct from anything sent
out before.
We offer strong rooted out-
tings of each of the above,
ready March 1st, at $1.00 per
dozen ; $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per
1000.
We have had these two varieties under observation for the past three years, and feel
sure that they will give entire satisfaction. Lois C. Haettel is not as large a flower as
some of the new varieties now being introduced, but owing to the very heavy fringe and
remarkable strong clove fragrance, it is one of the very best to sell over the counter.
HENRY A. DREER,
MENTION PAPER.
Philadelphia, Pa.
-3000 GERANIUMS-
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Gen. Grant and Double Gen. Grant,
$1.50 per 100.
CASH TO ACCOMPANY THE ORDER.
W. A. LEE, Burlington, Vt.
Begonias in Bloom.
Per dozen
SNOWDROP, 3 and i in., in bloom.. . 60c. and $1,20
VERNON. 3 and 1 in ■' ..eoc.and 1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA, 3&4in. " ..60c.and 1.00
" '* soedlinga, out
ofboxes $2.00perl00
MANICATA AUREA, 3, 4 and 5 In., $1.00, $2.00
and $3.00 per dozen.
J. G. EISBLE, 80th and Ontario Sts.,
Tiogn Station, PHILA., PA.
verbenas"
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
T'ine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
WHEN WRITING MENTtOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGF
50,000 GAMPBELL 50.000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
SS5.00 per 1,000, after Fehmary 15.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
WKKW WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
WELL ROOTED CUTTINCS.
Ca8h with the order. per 100.
Geraniums, Chi-ysanthemunas, best SS 00
Begonias, Carnations, in variety 3 00
Double Petunias, (Drear's), Rex 2 00
Mexican Primrose 3 00
Alternantliera, var.; Coleus, sorts 1 00
Ageratum, Scarlet Sage 1 GO
C. W, TURNLEY, Haddonfleld, N. J.
m\ rioRiDt \mm
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
WHEN WRrriNG KENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
RBDVCBD PRICES.
For Strong Clnmps of Prize Winning:
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
15 cents eacli for any quantity not
less tban ONE DOLIiAR'S WORTH.
Mrs. B. O. Adams, Mrs. L. C. Madeira, Hicks
Arnold. W. H. Lincoln, E. Hitzeroth. G. W. Childs,
Roslyn (Prize at ChicaEO), Fred Dorner, Lillian
Busaell, Jessica, L. Canning, Louis Boehmer, Mrs.
Farson, Jno. H. White, Kioto, Cullinefordii.
Rooted. Cuttings, 35c. per doz.; $S per 100.
Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. E. D. Adams, W. H, Lin-
coln, H. E. Widener. G. W. Chllds, Mrs. L. C. Mad-
eira, Mrs. Geo. Bullock, Ed. Hatch, L. Boehmer,
Roalyn, Fred Dorner, Jessica, Hicks Arnold, Mrs.
Maria Simpson, Mrs. Leslie Ward, Lillian Russell,
J. H. White, CullinKfordii.
The following at $6.00 per 100.
Mrs. F. L. Ames, Mrs. Bayard Cutting, W. J. Palmer.
Miscellaneous Stock Cuttings.
Ageratum, dwarf blue and white, 75 cts. per 100;
$10.00 per 100; Aristolochia Bleganfl, (
b strong, i
inch, $6.00 per 100; Clematis paniculata.
strong, 3 inch, $8.00 per 100; Ampelopsis Teitchli,
3 inch, extra, $7.00 per 100,
Hardy Herbaceons.
Fall Sown, transplanted in open frames, $4.00 per
100: 1500 Aquilegia chrysaniha: 1000 Sweet William,
very tine strain; 1000 Digitalis gloxinia flora: 1000
Aralis Alpina: 1000 Delphinium Lemoine's Hybrids,
(Farquhar's); 750 Carnation Marguerite ; 500 Papaver
bracteatum. 1 year pot-grown, $6 per 100,
Terms, strictly Cash.
Shipped by express at special florists' rates.
Packed light and strong.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PAGE
158
The> Florist's Exchangej.
We can Supply
ONE MILLION
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
Between now and April ISIh, 189^.
C. STRAUSS & CO., Washington, D. C.
10,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
Glirvsantliemiiiii Cuttings, Rooted
Sl.OO per 100.
APRIL iBt DELIVERY BOOKED NOW.
Varieties! Mrs. Wliiliam, Roslyn, L. Canning,
JeBsica, Gloriosum. Mrs. C. Maderia. W. H. Liiv-oln.
AdTanoe, Peiie de Sales, Kate Brown, Mrs. Berg-
man, Tuxedo.
EDWIN &. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
WHEN WBITIWG yENTION TMP PLOBnf^^-gEKCHAWGr
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
CANNAS
Tlie best only at attractive trade prices.
Seed of eitlier, trade paclcet, 35 cents.
Catalogue No. ao free.
T. H. SPAULDING. Oranpe, N. J.
WHEN WBITIWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWCE
New Plants of Sterling Merit.
ROSE
MRS. W. C. WHITNEY.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdener, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding, Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. 6. Hill, Tuxedo, etc,
IS ols. each; $1.20 perdoz; $8. CO per lOO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 ctB.
Orders booked now for the leading varie-
ties of Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums,
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX, 81.20 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH OBBEK,
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR T*NG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties-
Write for Price List,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS . . .
Tellow Queen, Achilles, Malmaison,
May Flower, Minerva and Titian.
And all other really good things In this line.
JOHN N. MAY,
SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY.
DACP^ From 2ii inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste,
I\\7V3rVV3 Cusin, Perle, Nephetos, Papa Gentler, La France
■■■ ■•■■■I and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred. Meteor and
Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock. Above prices until
March ist only. , . „ „
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flashing, N. Y.
IN
THE FRONT
RANK.
\
NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
MUTUAL FRIEND
It is sure to be a prize winner and a leading
variety for 1894.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
10,000 strong Booted Cuttings
Now Keady.
The following varieties at 30c. per doz.; $2 per 100 :
//. Balsley d W. Morrissey CulHngfordii
Louis Boehmer Harry May Violet Rose
W. H. Lincoln Rofia lion Roslyn
E. G. Hill Mrs. Humphreys Col. W. 8. Smith
Ada Spaulding Jessica V. H. Hallock
L. C. Madeira and many other uarietles.
The following at 60c. per doz.; $4 per 100 :
Mrs Kate Brown Mrs. Whilldin Golden Wedding
Good Gracious J. H. Gliffe
Cash, witli every Order.
MRS. THOS. UWR&NGE, Ogdensburg, N.Y.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1893.
Orders booked now for March delivery. 5° cents each ; $4.00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please.
"'""' '^fretfa",;:"'""'' MANN BROS., Randolph, Mass.
. . . VERBENAS . .
Special offor lo reduce stock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed Mammoths, 3J4 in.
pots 83.00 S25.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttings 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 3J4 in-
pots , S.50 20.00
. . CARNATIONS . .
ttintrs— "Edna Craig. Mrs. B. Rey-
" ' Spartan, New Jersey.
_ Lizzie McGowan, Tidal
"Wave. Portia, &raee Wilder, etc.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Ai^dezJ ^a^e ^Sfe/ny />cnc^ Y^ej yg^eUtw .Jot, /3^^^^^/^T'
, CaA/ncLifLintS Secaicse 79i£^ a/un 75€£.
Mum cviC' SuJini^j-'.Mi /'a^ Jli\e ,£iwf; yiaaXivn e^.
<J- ^ZeuyiZ/n^,'
Washington.
Floral necorations.
Small & Sons had two large con-
tracts on hand last Saturday. The ninth
annual dinner of the Gridiron Club at the
Arlington was held among a great profus-
ion of bloom and greenery. At the reception
given by Miss Davis, of Philadelphia, an
annual event which is always marked by
very elaborate floral work, over 500 long-
stemmed American Beauty roses and a
like number of Cattleya Mossise blooms
were used in the rooms.
C. F. Hale on Tuesday night decorated
the rooms of Secretary Hoke Smith for the
dinner and reception given to President
and Mrs. Cleveland. Covers were laid for
forty guests. The space on the tablein
front of each guest was marked off with
crescents of smilax, maidenhair fern and
lily of the valley ; all the crescents were
joined together by broad green silk rib-
bons. The center piece was a large oval-
shaped niirror representing a piece of
water. Tliis was bordered by valley lilies
and mignonette. Other pieces were made
of white camellias, mignonette and valley
lilies. Above the table was a wide cauopy
made of asparagus and double white
camellias, this flower being the floral em-
blem of the state of which the Secretary is
a native. The mantel was dressed in mi-
gnonette and valley. The other rooms were
richly done up in different colors of flow-
ers. In the wide corridor each side was
banked with palms, and at intervals there
were six large plants of the bay laurel
closely studded with Camellias alba plena.
At the White House reception to the
Army and Navy last Thursday, the wide
mantel in the green room was a solid mass
of the new Begonia semperflorens Vernon.
Easter lilies were used on one of the man-
tels of the east room as the ground work ;
standing out prominently from these were
blooms of Cattleyas with plants of Cocos
Weddeliana about six inches high dotted
here and there over the surface. During
this reception the conservatory was bril-
liantly lit up and the floors carpeted ; this
helped to thin out the great crowd in the
mansion. • G. W. Oliver.
Carnations=Panic Bargains \
ROSES
field-grown plants, dormant $8 00
Ever-blooming sorts, field-grown 6 00
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong 6 00
B E C O N lA S ■■-
In variety, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
Per 100 Per lOOj
AGERATUM, blue and white $1.36 $10.00
CUPHEA 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 3.00 16.00
HELIOTBOPE, flnest sorts 135 10.00
SALVIA, SplendensanaWm.Bedman 1.36 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishklli, N. Y.
|F^~ The Best Advertising Medium for you li
FLORISTS' EXOHANBE. Why 7 Because It meets
more of uour customers than any other paper.
lady Emma or Portia $10 00
White Dove 10 00
liizzie McGowan 10 00
Schaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Robt. Hitt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
White Wings 10 00
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gates 10 00
American Flag 10 00
Attraction 16 00
J. J. Harrison 16 00
Aurora 15 00
Louise Porscli 16 00
Nellie Lewis 16 00
nge Blossom 15 00
Strictly Cash with order,
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.
Per 1000
Pearl $20 00
Edna Craig 30 00
Daybreak 20 00
Tlios. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 30 00
Amy Fhipps 25 CO
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. B. Reynolds 25 00
Richmond 35 00
W^abasli 35 00
W^estern Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 36 00
Florence Van Reyper 25 00
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey 36 00
Orders filled in rotation.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes,
Mermets, Casins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Fi-ances.
ADDRESS FOB aUOTAT.ONS.
TILLA lORBAINE ROSERIES,
T. W. STEMMLER. MADISON, N. J.
WHENWHmWG MENTION THE FI.OBIBT'S EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS and VERBENAS.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
All the leading Carnalioos : Daybreak,
Puritan, Edna Craig, McGowan, Nellie Lewis,
' Immense stools of Mammoth Veroenas.
Send for prices on what you want.
Catalogue ready about Jan. 15. Send for it.
VICK & HILL, - Rochester, N. Y.
BELLEYILLE, N. J.
# MENTION PAPER. ^
♦ CARNATIONS.-
LADY EMMA, winner of two first
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
Per 100. Per 1000.
Daybreak $3.50 $20.00
Lizzie McGowan ... 200 15.00
White Dove 2.00 15.00
Puritan 2.00 15.00
J. J. Harrison 2.00 15.00
Peachblow Coronet . . . 3.00 15.00
Crimson Coronet .... 2.00 15.00
Columbia 3.50
American Flag 2.00
Tidal Wave 2.00
Thomas Cartledge ... 3 00
Spartan 3.00
Wm. Scott 5.00
Mme. Diaz Albertini . . 5.00
Edna Craig 5.00
THORWALD JENSEN,
Box 55, Klamaroneok, N Y.
The Klorisx's Exchange.
159
CARNATIOHS-Rooted Cuttings.
Hinze's White, Fred. Creightoa, B. Pieraon, A.
Webb, Goldeo Gate, A. Flag'. $1.60 per 100;
SI3.60 per 1000.
Puritai). L. MoG
1 0; $15.00 per lOIIO.
Daybreak. $2.00 per
$6.00 per 100,
William So. „. ,_._. ..
Mme. D. Albertini, Edna Craig, $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. C. BESOLD, MlneoU, L. I.
WHEW WBtTING MEHT'OW THE n PRIST'S EyCHAWGg
IMMENSE Stock of
Carnation Kooted Cuttings, for im-
oitidiace delivery, free from Rust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan^ etc.
Seud for price list.
JOS. re:]^ard,
UNION/ILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
TRY cs-oXji^iF'iiifl'oia:
If vouare not satisfied with the yellow
carnations you now grow. The new
strong, prolific yellow, rival of Batter-
cup, similar in habit and freedom to
Wm. Scott. You will not regret trying it.
Booted cuttings, $10.00 per 100 ;
$75.00 per 1000.
Seud for price-list of all tlie leading varieties.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven Mich.
mm\ HIRDf PINKS
Per 100.
New Mound $6 00
Essex Witch 5 Oil
GHeii Valley 4 UO
Sea Pink 6 00
Send tor circulars.
THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfield, Mass.
ANIfflK PIXLEY.
flowers should have as it is such a proliflc
bloomer and will pay better than any
other variety you can grow. Itisavery
strong grower, and the flowers come
large, on stilf stems, 16 to 20 inches long,
calax never bursts ; very fragrant and
certainly is the ideal pink carnation of
tbeday. The priceof this beautiful car-
nation is $12.00 per 100; SWperlOOC. 26
sold at 100 rates. Positively no rust
stock. Clean and healthy. Address
F. L KOHR, 350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.
CABJSTATIOWS.
PAJsrsms.
Fioe rooted cuttings of Grace Wilder,
Portia, Tidal Wave, Orange Blossom,
11.50 per 100 ; $13.00 per 1000 ; Hinze's
White, $10.00 per 1000; stocky, fine and
healthy.
THE JENNINGS STRAIN OF PANSIES,
Pure white, yellow — dark eye, and finest
mixed, trade pkt., $1.00 each. Plants
ready March 7st. Blooming plants, $3.00
per 100; Field plants, medium size, $5.00
per 1000. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. 2S4. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
The Best Carnation in the Market.
THE
ADELAIDE KRESKEN,
Which was originated in lti91. and flowered In the
same year, is conceded by all to be the prettiest car-
nation ever grown. Strong grower, is two feet high,
Btifi stem, good calyx and the flower (of aheautiiul
rosy pink color) averaging three inches and over.
A very free bloomer.
Id addition to recovering the Best Seedling:
Frizes at Cincinnati, O., Club Certificate at Spring-
fleld, Mass.. and Milwaukee, Wis., Hunt Prizes,
Indianapolis, Ind., it has received certificates of
Merit at the American Florists Society meetings at
Toronto, Ont., and St. Louis, Mo., also for the best
vase of plnbB at St. Louia, Mo.
The underBiened begs leave to submit the follow-
Ine exceedingly low prices for Rooted Cuttio&rs,
which will be ready March 1, 1894.
S3.00 Per Dozen.
10.00 •* 100.
45.00 '• 600,
80.00 ** 1000,
CASH Must Accompany All Orders.
Address all communications to
PETER HERB,
MOUNT HEALTHY, Hamilton Co., OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
■WM. S-WAYNE,
p. O. Box 236, KBNNBTT SQUARE, PA.
CARNATIONS.
I.IZZIE MoGOWAN PORTIA
tAMBOKN AURORA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OP KENNETT
MRS. FISHER TIDAI. WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STYER, CONCOKDVILLE, PA.
ROOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. """TED CUTTIHGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
ITO I3ISEJi.S-El 3STO XaXTST I
Catalogfues ready January 1, 1894. Correspondence solicited.
Address H 353. OHITmr, I»a,ter*SOia., 3V. jr.
HELEN KELLER!
The most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
offered. We invite all interested to
come and see it growing and blooming.
It is healthy and exceedingly produc-
tive; in form, size and elesance far in advance of anything now in sight. Two houses filled
with this sterling variety are always open for inspection, one at ■Wyndmoor, near Chestnut
Hill, Fhila., the other at Summit, N. J. Orders booked now and filled strictly in rotation,
cnmraencing March 15th, 1894. Strong, well rooted cuttings, $3.00 per doz.; S13.00 per 100;
S90.00 per 1000. Mention this paper.
EDWIN LONSDALE. JOHN N. MAY,
Chestnut HilL - - - Phila, Pa. Summit, - - - New Jersey.
BOUTON DOR
WASHINGTON AND NEW TOBK, January 25th, 1891.
Messrs. daillbdouze Bros.
Qenflemen:-~We -wiali to compliment you on the "qualities of your New Yellow
^*"\ Carnation, Bouton d'Or. It is the beat yellow carnation we have ever handled, being a
\ ' splendid keeper, sells on sight and will always be in demand.
'; [Sieued.l Tours truly, J. H. SMALL & SONS.
Price, 310.00 per 100 forlroo ted cuttings, ready March 1st; ^75.00 per 1000. Orders filled
in strict rotation. 350 at 1000 rates. We invite all to come and see it grow and
convince themselves. It only talces one hour from New Yorlc City.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.Y.
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
Per MO Per 1000
NAD. DIAZ. ALBERTINI Hgkt pink S6 00 *S0 00
DATBKEAK flesh pink 3 00 86 00
WlttlAM SCOTT bright pink 5 00 46 00
LIZZIE McGO'W AN pure Trhite 3 00 15 00
UNCLE JOHN " lO'OO 75 00
PUBITAN " a 00 16 00
THE STUART Geranium scarlet 10 00 75 00
The flowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. AH orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
I CARNAXIONS. I
T My list is not a big list but it is a mighty good list, and the cuttings are equally f
♦ good. I would like to quote figures to you on any of the following varieties (in ♦
X writing please state how many you will want of each variety) : T
Z DAYBREAK, LIZZIE McQOWAN, SILVER SPRAY, GRACE DARLING, J
X AURORA, PORTIA, EDNA CRAIG, FRED. DORNER, J. R. FREEMAN. J
♦ ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
X Pixley is one of those beautiful lip:ht pinks
2 with a fair sized flower of model form and
♦ good strong calyx. With ordinar.v culture
♦ stems can be cut twenty inches long and
♦ the growth is strong and healthy.
♦ Keller you know all about : they are both
♦ sure to make good paying varieties for cut
♦ flowers. Price per 100, $13.00; per 1000,
♦ SIOO.OO for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100,
♦ $12.00 ; per 1000, $90.00.
VERBENA LANCASTER BEAUTY.
Decidedly the prettiest Verbena that
grows, novel as well as beautiful, and sells
at sight. Price per 100, $3.00.
PANSIES.— I can still supply a few of
those seedling plants at $5.00 per 1000 or 76
cents per 100. The same good strain I
always have.
.ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<>»^^ttf»tttt»t» ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
GARNilTIONVilNLEEUWEN-?-
Color, Carmine Pink.
THIS flower sold in December at Mr.
J. K. Allen's commission store for
from f4.00 to $6.00 per 100. A few-
thousand Rooted Cuttings for sale at
14.00 per hundred. Gash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS
Kooted Cuttings. Now Keady.
Per 100. Per 1000.
Daybreak S3 00 $25 00
Buttercup 4 00 35 00
Puritan 2 00 15 00
Silver Spray 1 60 10 00
Lizzie mcGowiin 1 50 10 00
Rrace Wilder 1 50 10 00
Portia 150 1200
Casli with order. 10c. per lOOextra when ordered
shipped by mail. Send for wholesale price list of
rooted cuttings and plants.
JAMES HORAN, Florist, Bridgeport, Conn.
WHEPfWHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SWEETBRIER
Eeceived 1st Premium for ''best eeed-
Jing- of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7. '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
"1 like Its color better than Daybreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A.MANDA.
Rooted cutting's, $IO.OO per lOO ;
$80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94,
Plowers brougbt $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, I-ady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
VHEH WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DAYBREAK CARNATION.
50,000 READY FEBRUARY 5th.
A visit from several prominent florists
of the state has convinced me that I
have the healthiest stock of the above
beautiful Carnation in this state. Before
leaving' my establishment they left
orders for Daybreak at $3.50 per 100 and
$30.00 per 1000. I shall have about 50,000
well rooted cuttings at the following-
prices: $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
My customers will please take notice
that I cannot accept personal checks.
Terms strictly cash. Satisfaction guar-
anteed. Address
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attloa, Wyoming Co., New York.
♦ ROOTED ♦
Carnation Cuttings.
All the best varieties in cultivation. Fine
stock of Buttercup and William Scott.
NO DISEASE.
We will have ready for delivery by March
Ist, 1894, the following kinds :
Doz. 100 1000
Diaz. Albertini $100 $6 00 $50 00
EUz. Beynolds 100 5 00 46 00
William Scott 100 5 00 45 00
Kichmond 100 5 00 45 00
Dr. Smart 100 6 00 45 00
The Stuart 2 00 10 OO 75 00
Uncle John 2 00 10 00 75 00
Lizzie McGowan 3 00 16 00
Daybreak 2 00 16 00
Buttercup 2 00 6 00 60 00
Lambom | 00 13 W
Lady Emma 2 TO 15 00
Portia 2 00 15 00
Mrs. Stanley 100 6 00
fpaTtan!'..^:;; 100 5 00 45 00
Puritan 2 00 „ 16 00
Orders will be filled in rotation. Correa-
pondenoe Bolioited. Strictly cash with order.
F. A. STORM, Carnationist,
Hillbright Greenhouses, BATSIDE, L. I., N. T.
WHEN WRfTING MENTIpNTHE'rLORISTS' EXCHANG^P
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assessment ordered since the organization
of the Association nearly seven years ago.
The extraordinary losses during the past
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New members who join between this date
and May 1 are exempt from this levy.
John G. Esler, Secretary.
The American Carnation Society.
Our readers are reminded of the third
annual meeting of this society, to be held
at Indianapolis, Ind., on February 21 and
22 next. The subjects to be discussed (see
page 126 of issue of January 20 for pro-
gramme) are of the greatest interest to
carnationists, and ought to draw a very
large attendance. Secretary Pennock has
secured the rate of 1,000 mile tickets at two
cents per mile, which reduces the fare con-
siderably. It is to be hoped that a suffi-
cient number will go from the East to
secure a special car. Delegates who are
to attend the meeting should notify the
Secretary at once.
notify us at once.
Corresponden ts.
The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
p. Welch 3 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
B. C. Keineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
B. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. OtrvEB... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Chjcayo.
John H. Ddnlop Toronto, Ont.
Jos. Bennett Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. T.
John Q. Esler Saddle River, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... BverR:reen, Ala.
D. Honakbr Port Wayne, Ind.
R. LiTTLEjOHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Kloknbb Milwaukee, Wis.
Eugene H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
JAS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Wai/per Mott Traveling- Representative.
Frank Huntsman. 37 W. 4th St., Cincinnati. 0.
F. J. MiCHELL 1018 Market St., Phila., Pa.
BAVID Rust, TUChestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
T. P. Keenan Chicago, 111.
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Contents.
AMERICAN Carnation Society, The
Catalogues received
Changes in Business ]
Cleimatis Culture in Pots . . - .
" A NEW Hybrid
Corbespondbnoe :
Carnations .
Cultural Department
Cut flower Prices
FERN Notes, Seasonable
Fire Insurance [
Florists' Hail Association ....
Foreign Notes
Obituary
RAISING seedling CHRYSANTHEMUMS .
Recent Fires
Roses at Cromwell, Conn. ....
Trade notes :
Chattanooga. Tenn., Dubois. Pa.. Sprinc-
fleld, Mass., Syracuse, N. T. . ...
Washington
Atlanta. Ga., Baltimore, Brooklyn,' Buffalo'
New York, ....
Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Rochester*
Memphis. Tenn., Mitwaukee.Wis,, Trenton.
N. J
Lockport, N. T,. New Orleans
St. Louis
Pittsburg, Ramsey, N. J
Fire Insurance.
The recent articles on Eire Insurance by
Messrs. Michel and Esler, members of the
S. A. F. Committee on Fire Insurance, re-
cently published in our columns, have at-
tracted much attention to that elastic sub-
ject. We are informed that Mr. Michel
has done a great deal of work in securing
data and compiling the same for the infor-
mation of the S. A. F. Mr. Esler's work
so far has been the classification of risks
and investigation of the standing of com-
panies insuring greenhouse property at
low rates. Mr. Seidewitz has also ably as-
sisted his fellow members. These gentle-
men having given timeand talentto secure
practical results; the Executive Committee
of the S. A. F. should give ample time for
the discussion of the report when pre-
sented. Ever since the organization of the
S. A. F. there has been no subject presented
thai excited as much interest as Fire In-
surance, and upon no subject have mem-
bers been so willing to talk. The report of
the committee is likely to clear away some
cobwebs, and a chance for full and free dis-
cussion should be given. Whether the re-
port be favorable or otherwise, the com-
mittee are likely to come loaded with cold
facts that will be interesting, to say the
least.
Atlanta^ Ga.
D. P. Nelson is now employed at the
Rosebank greenhouses, having removed
here from Cleveland, O.
Buffalo.
Though in a decidedly quiet way, trade
seems a good bit improved overaweek ago.
A real dearth of roses exists, the daily calls
being far from supplied. Growers say
" crops off " and seem contented to see the
tables turned from conditions earlier in the
season when their nice stock was hardly
looked at. Violets come in good shape,
but going off steady at $1 to $1.25 per hun-
dred. Carnations are not so abundant as
they have been, so fair sales are now made
of the stock sent in. Smilaxis more called
for, but still plenty for all needs. Aspara-
gus has been in light demand here all this
season. Harrisii lilies and callas are rather
plentiful for the demand.
Palmer & Son have been showing in
their window up to the 20th inst., some
very good specimens of Minnie Wana-
maker chrysanthemum.
Wm. Stroh, of Attica, rather leads in the
quality of valley forced from new pips.
Wm. Scott shows hyacinths in pots in
bloom, of unusual good quality for this
date.
Christensen and Rebstock are vicing
with each other in lilac forcing from im-
ported stock. So far it is about as six
against a half dozen.
Adams & Nolan have newly papered
and re-furnished the interior of their store.
VIDI.
Uevr York.
Flowers have been less plentiful this
week on account of the weather. Busi-
ness, according to many of the leading re-
tail houses, shows signs of improvement,
and orders for wedding, reception and din-
ner decorations are more frequent. Flor-
ists' windows begin to show anticipations
of Spring, and azaleas in full bloom are to
be seen everywhere.
Thorlet, on Broadway, has his window
elegantly decorated this week. A back-
ground is formed by a bank of flowering
genistas, flanked on the right by several
handsome red azaleas and bunches of lav-
ender and white syringas. Suspended in
midair, so to speak,is an inner circle of cy pri-
pediums, with an outer one of Cattleyas;
immediately below is a collection of ericas
in pots, interspersed among Adiantums
fringed with a row of small plants of Ar-
disia crenulata, their bright red berries
showing out well from among a bed of
sela^dnellas.
P.^DONAHOE, 940 6th ave., has had many
good orders of late. The decoration of
Madison Square Garden for the ball of the
Old Guard on January 24 was his work, for
which he received a letter from Col. Thos.
E. Sloane, complimenting him upon the
way in which he had performed the con-
tract. On January 31 Mr. Donahoe again
decorated Madison Square Garden for the
reception of Palestine Commandery.
A. Herrmann, 413 W. 34th st., has leased
the whole loft over the New York Cut
Flower Exchange, just opposite his store.
The loft has a floor space of 100 by 70 feet,
and will be used as a factory of metal
wreaths and florists' supplies. There will
be a salesroom on the same floor for the ac-
commodation of the patrons of the flower
market.
Herman Kuhn, 896 6th ave., has inter-
spersed the azaleas in his window with
several small camellia bushes, which, he
says, sell well. Mr. Kuhn is well satisfied
with the amount of decorations of all sorts
he is now called upon to do.
Cut Flower Exchange.
Business was a little better here
last week and flowers less abundant.
Growers generally sold out early. Prices
were: Mignonette, $1.50 to $4; carnations,
$1 to $3 ; lily of the valley, the finest, $3.50 ;
Roman hyacinths, 75c. to $3.00 ; daffodils
and Trumpet Major, three dozen for $1 ;
callas and Lilium Harrisii, $6 per 100;
paner white narcissus, per bunch, $1 ; vio-
lets, $1 to $1.50; Papa Gontier, $8.00; Mme.
Testout and Kaiseri n Augusta Victoria, $10.
The rustic furniture, chairs, settees,
flower stands, etc., made by the Snow Rus-
tic Mfg. Co., Waterbury, Conn., is a great
improvement on that hitherto made, if
only in the line of lightness and generally
graceful appearance. These articles, with-
out which no lawn, garden or conserva-
tory is complete, are devoid of the heavy,
cumbersome appearance of the old style,
which required strong men to move them.
The new chairs, etc., are nevertheless quite
as strong as the old, and can be carried
from place to place as easily as an ordin-
ary piece of parlor furniture. There is a
full line of samples of these elegant neces-
saries of the garden at F. E. McAllister's,
33 Dey st., who is the company's special
agent.
The Market.
Business is a trifle better than last
week, without, however, any marked im-
Erovement in prices. Roses are scarce,
oth on account of the dark weather and
of the fact that they are just now off crop.
It may also he said that large growers are
sending in much less roses than they did
last year at this time. Some extra Cusin,
Mermet, Bridesmaid, Watteville and Bride
have fetched as high as $10, but this is an
exceptional price. Testout and Whitney
are quoted at $20. Bulbous flowers are a
drug in the market, and smilax continues
almost unsalable at 10c. a string. The
market is flooded with cypripediums and
Cattleyas, which are quoted at $8 and $20
per 100 respectively, and slow of sale at
that. Other flowers are not abundant, but
sufficiently so for the demand. Retail
men are buying very cautiously and in
small lots. Several large balls have taken
place but it is surprising how little smilax
has beed used.
A little improvement may be looked for
just before Lent, after which the trade will
wait for Easter with what patience it may.
The scarcity of roses has influenced to
some extent the demand for carnations of
certain colors. There is no great demand
for pink carnations, with the exception of
Bay break, which sells at $1.50; Grace
Wilders are of no account, and have been
sold for $3.50 a thousand ; white and red
sell fairly. Lily of the valley, good, sells
for $1.50 to $3. Lilac is bringing from 50c.
to 75c. a bunch. Jonqui Is sell at $4 per 100.
Bebus & PATTERSON, 12 W. 27th St., are
receiving some remarkably fine mignonette,
grown by Chas. H. Hagert, Summit, N. J.,
which sells at sight.
Brooklyn.
Richard Shannon's conservatories, 343
Greene ave., are already suggestive of Eas-
ter. He exhibits in the greenhouse run-
ning along the avenue a line of superb red
and white azaleas in full bloom. He has
also a number of flowering Acacia pubes-
cens and a choice selection of begonias
which sell well, and a bench full of prom-
ising hybrid roses for Easter. Mr. Shan-
non has two large decorations ordered for
February 5, and is to decorate the reception
of Orion Chapter on February 19.
J.Austin Shaw, 926 Fulton st., has re-
arranged the interior of his store, giving it
a very spacious appearance. His two show
windows are beautifully decorated, and
colored electric lights add greatly to the
effect at night.
A. Jahn, 128 Broadway, has been busy of
late with decorations for receptions, din-
ners and weddings. On January 30 he had
the decoration of a grand reception on the
occasion of the twentieth anniversary of a
wedding. Pink roses were the main feat-
ure. On January 31 the wedding of Miss
Doscher, daughter of the president of the
North Side Bank, was decorated by Jahn.
The house was richly adorned with palms
and stove plants, relieved by a number of
large azaleas in full bloom. The bridal
bouquet was of white orchids and lily of
the valley. On February 1 a dinner of 150
covers at the Hanover Club, on the occa-
sion of the appointment of Mr. F. Woer-
ster as Fire Commissioner, was also deco-
rated by Mr. Jahn.
The decoration of the Academy of Music
for the Emerald ball, given on Wednesday
evening, January 31, were by JAS.MALLON
& Sons, 405 Fulton st. The ball-room,
formed by boarding over the parquet level
with the stage, was hung with festoons of
smilax and laurel running along the front
of two tiers of boxes all around the house.
Gilt cages containing canaries hung by
colored ribbons from the bracket lights.
A clump of palms and stove plants stood
under the proscenium boxes, and at the
back of the stage was a line of palms and
lilies, partly concealing the orchestra.
Ladies' reception room to the right of the
main entrance, was beautifully adorned
with asparagus, draping the walls and
doorways, and having numerous bouquets
of La France roses mingling with the
greenery. Bouquets in vases, and large
baskets of the same rose were placed
about the room.
J. V. Phillips, 373 Fulton st., had
charge of the decoration of the Assembly
ball, at Germania Hall, on February 1,
and of a reception at the Young Men's
Christian Association, corner Bond and
Fulton sts., the same evening.
Business continues fair. There is a
scarcity of roses, caused by off crops.
Hyacinths have let up somewhat. Lily
of the valley, tulips, and smilax continue
plentiful. The pink varieties of tulips
meet with the most ready demand. The
Bridesmaid rose is selling well in this
city.
Ed. Dressel, 409 Bedford ave,, had a
house and church decoration last week on
the occasion of the marriage of the daugh-
ter of Dr. Hallam, Bedford ave. The pre-
vailing colors were yellow and white.
Palms and stove plants were liberally
used.
Baltimore.
The Market.
Everything is being hurried now so
that as much pleasure as possible can be
had before Society takes a rest in some
things. With all this rush flowers are in
demand and often there is really a scarcity
— a circumstance that has not often hap-
pened this year. All varieties are selling
well, but fancy prices are out of the ques-
tion. Through the cold snap we are now
having violets are somewhat scarce, but,
strange to say, the price still holds the
same, viz., 60 cents per hundred. Carna-
tions are selling well ; the demand is gen-
erally greater than the supply. Good roses
are scarce.
General Neirs.
A greenhouse of Mr. John Donn
was destroyed by fire, including the stock
it contained. Loss, $800, is said to be cov-
ered by insurance.
Fifteen thousand lily bulbs were sold at
public auction here.
The celebrated herbarium and botanical
library of Captain John Donnell Smith has
been offered to the John Hopkins Univer-
sity.
ECKHARDT & Co. picked their first ripe
tomatoes this week. The plants were
planted in a chrysanthemum house, after
the 'mums
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The Klorist's Exchanoe
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Philadelphia.
Market Neira.
There has been no marked change
in business during the past week. Sever-
al balls have taken place, but even these
did not bring much extra business. The
Assembly Ball of Friday was the best of
all : this event usually creates a little
business in the way of bouquets, etc., but
not so much this season as on previous
years.
There appears to be quite a scarcity of
roses this week ; this is somewhat to be re-
gretted, as it is the last week of the festive
season. Lent commencing next week. The
principal scarcity seems to be in La France
and Mermet, but almost all varieties are
off crop. Meteor is very small, and even
Beauty and Belle do not come up to the
usual standard. The weather of the past
few weeks is the chief cause for these de-
fects ; then again, most growers are look-
ing forward to the Easter trade and are
arranging their crops accordingly. Hybrids
are still coming in from Smith & Whitely ;
other growers have finished cutting for the
present. Brunner is the principal variety
now in ; they bring $50, and some $60 per
100, but it requires good flowers to realize
the latter figure. Tulips are coming in, and
are very fine ; $4 and $5 is the usual price.
Some retail stores sell a good many tulips,
and why ? Because they show them and
talk them up to their customers. These
days one has to bring the flowers out and
malce them attractive to the buyers.
Carnations are very plentiful ; $1 is the
price, and "sis much more as you can get"
seems to be the usual cry. Freesia and
Roman hyacinths are both very plentiful,
and growers find a difficulty in disposing
of them ; $i is the general price.
There are quite a nice lot of Cattleya
flowers now in ; they bring 40 cents each .
Chas. Evans has been cutting a good many
of these and still has a supply on hand.
Among Growers,
Plant trade is now mostly conflned
to flowering plants. W. K. Harris is send-
ing in some nice lilac, but it does not sell
very fast ; his azaleas are very good, as
also are the genistas. Of the latter he has
a large stock of fine plants.
Julius Kohler is sending in some nice
Harrisii and white azaleas.
J. W. CoLFLESH is also on hand ; he has
some good azaleas, L. Harrisii, and other
bulbous plants, and reports trade as very
fair in this line.
It is very strange how trade goes. One
morning last week I saw a dozen hemlock
spruce and Siberian Arbor vitae in tubs,
standing on the sidewalk at LA Roche &
StAHL's ; these plants had been used in a
decoration and had just been unloaded
from the wagon, and two hours latflr they
were all sold.
Retail Trade.
Retail stores generally are not busy,
dinner decorations and dances keeping
things moving.
H. H. Battles has had several good din-
ner decorations lately, which have enabled
him to show his usual excellent taste and
judgment to good effect. At one of these
dances the corsage and hair decorations
were done with scarlet carnations. This
is not often seen, yet the effect was said to
be grand.
Geo. Ceaig gets his usual share of the
trade. Dinner decorations with him are
plentiful; one this last week, done with
pansies, was very pretty.
Louis UorF is now, I understand, in full
possession of the stand at the Reading ter-
minal. Robert Kift previously had an in-
terest in this, but Goff has now purchased
his share, and is doing a very good business
in cut flowers. He has also taken many
orders for plants.
H. Graham & Son have been quite busy
this week, having secured the decorations
at several balls which they executed with
their usual good taste.
Mr. Edwin Lonsdale as President of
the Florists' Club, has announced the fol-
lowing finance committee : John Westcott,
Thos. Cartledge, Z. De Forest Ely, H. H.
Bayersdorfer, John Smith, Joseph Hea-
cock, E. W. Habermehl. H. C. Shaefer,
John Burton, C. D. Ball, D. D. L. Farson,
A. M. Herr, C. J. Pennock, David Rust,
John Curwen, Jr., and Robert Craig.
This committee will commence work at
onceto prapare for the Convention of the
S. A. F., and any contributions to help on
the good work will be cheerfully accepted
and acknowledged by any of the above
committee. The first meeting was held at
the Hall on Wednesday afternoon last.
John Curwen, Jr., Villa Nova, Is work-
, ing up a nice stock of plants for the Spring
trade. He has been shipping quite a lot of
young 'mums ; he has good facilities for
handling these. A house of sweet peas
look promising and will be in bloom
shortly. Be has also quite a large stock of
young perennials on hand.
John SHELLEM has been much put about
lately by the severe illness of his wife ;
she is now improving. DAVID RusT.
Joseph Campbell has inst finished an-
other large greenhouse, 20x100 feet, for
carnations.
James Anderson, of Lansdowne, has
now two new houses, 100x20, finished and
stocked up with roses ; his brother, David
Anderson, also of Lansdowne, is erecting
at present three new houses, 20x150 feet, of
the latest pattern, to grow roses.
D. P. Connor, also of Lansdowne, is
building a fine double dwelling house.
F. J. M.
Boston.
Market Noted.
With the exception of roses the
market is well supplied with cut flowers.
Mermet, Bride and Perle are considered
very good property, and fancy prices are
the rule rather than the exception. La
France, Albany, Watteville and Hoste are
also scarce, very few of the former being
received. Some of the latter, grown by
Thos. Cox, Dorchester, were of very fine
quality. Meteor and Beauty find ready
sale. Some of the former, grown by Alex.
Montgomery, are very much in demand.
Carnations continue plentiful ; white
and mixed colors bring $1 to $1.50 per hun-
dred ; Wilder, $1 to $2 ; Daybreak, $2 to $3;
Wm. Scott, $2 to $3 ; Buttercup, $2 to $2.50.
Bulbous stock is a real glut, and but few
varieties sell at a profit. Harrisii lilies are
daily increasing in quantity, and the sales
are falling off. Callas are not so plentiful
as last reported, but there is enough to fill
all demands. Violets work off very
well and leave an even supply. Smilax
and valley are abundant. Mignonette,
heliotrope, bouvardia, myosotis and aza-
leas have a medium sale.
For many years Horticultural Building
has had the rare distinction of being the
only one in this city that could be thor-
oughly relied upon at all times and under
all conditions as a place of. quiet amuse-
ment, and lovers of the beautiful in nature
as well as aspiring ijotanists, professional
and amateur gardeners, have learned to
regard the old building, and quaint, im-
pressive halls, as deserving of a visit when-
ever they were open to the public. Last
week the upper hall was thrown open with
pomp and ceremony unusual in this quiet
domain, and strange people, with tilted
hats, flashy clothes, and half burned cigars
took possession. The attraction was a
telegraphic report of the recent dispute at
Jacksonville, (ind although many went in
but few remained.
Justice Geist, of Melrose, Mass. , suffered
a loss of nearly $4,000 by fire in his green-
houses on January 26. The origin of the
fire is a mystery, but Mr. Geist has strong
reasons to believe it to be incendiary. The
loss on stock is $2,500, which is insured for
but $875. The damage to the buildings will
be over $1,400 and is insured for $3,225. The
plants are a total loss, including callas,
Harrisii lilies and stephanotis in bloom.
Much interest is expressed in the coming
suit of Geo. Mullen vs. Peter Boll, of Mai-
den, for violation of contract. The out-
come will establish a precedent and it is
hoped forever settle the question of obliga-
tion and liability. Members of the whole-
sale firms are expected to give evidence in
the interest of Mr. Mullen while Mr. Boll
expects also to have a presentable case.
Failure to deliver a number of roses at
Christmas as per agreement brought about
the above suit.
Complying with requests of several
prominent growers around Boston, Mr.
Edwin Lonsdale, of Philadelphia, sent a
shipment of the new carnation, "Helen
Keller," to Welch Bros., where they have
been on exhibition the past week. A large
number of growers have seen the flower
and speak highly of its merits. The above
firm are authorized to receive orders.
The third taking by tbe Boston Metropo-
litan Park Commission is a tract of land in
the Blue Hills, with an area of over 1,200
acres. This land is in Milton and within
ten miles of the State House.
Five hundred thousand dollars have been
appropriated by the city for use on the
Public Parks the coming season. Some
new park buildings will be erected, but the
appropriation of last year will cover that
expense, leaving the above amount entire
for the development of the land.
At Horticultural Hall, on January 27,
R. T. Lombard, Wayland, Mass., exhib-
ited 24 varieties of carnations in vases of
ten, including Mad. Diaz Albertini, Edna
Craig and Buttercup, which were fine
flowers; also ten seedling carnations.
Jas. Comley had the usual good collec-
tion of mixed cut blooms.
GALVIN Bros, contemplate a new branch
store at the South End. It is rumored that
the location will be under or near the
Langham Hotel.
Edward Hatch, auctioneer, will move
.shortly to more convenient quarters on
Devonshire st. The present office is too
small and rather out of the way.
TOBIN & McGarry have opened a retail
store at 10 Bowdoin st. Mr. Tobin is a
newcomer in the business, but Mr. Mc-
Garry is a graduate from Messrs. Norton
Bros. , and fully understands the details of
the trade.
The bowling members of the Gardeners
and Florists' Club will issue a return chal-
lenge to the South End Club on an early
date. F. W.
Rochester, N. Y.
The Eastern Nurserymen's Association
held its annual meeting on Jan. 34 and elect-
ed these officers: President, W. C. Barry, Ro-
chester; vice-president, R.G-. Chase, Geneva;
secretary and treasurer, Wm. Pitkin,
Rochester ; executive committee : S. D.
Willard, Geneva ; Geo. A. Sweet, Dans-
ville ; Irving Rouse, Rochester ; Wing R.
Smith, Syracuse ; C. W. Stuart, Newark,
N. Y.
Chicago.
Cut Flower Exchange.
Zero weather the past week and
continued poor trade. Good roses have been
very scarce ; carnations are plentiful ; very
little is doing in a social way. Daffodils
have brought a fair figure the past week,
but it will soon drop.
Here and There.
Geo. Klehm has commenced to cut
his famous La Reine tulips. George will
force this Winter about 60,000 of this
variety alone. He has discovered a process
of forcing La Reine and bringing it in with
a deep color so that the flower would
hardly be recognized. He has so far been
able to dispose of all he has forced at good
prices.
CORBRET & MoKellAR have had a mag-
nificent display of orchids at the Exchange
the past week.
John P. Tonner, of Mont Clare, is laid
up with La Grippe.
John G. Weston and Geo. Newitt have
bought out W. G. Newitt, of the Chicago
Floral Co., and will continue business at
the old stand.
Kneppek Bros, have opened a store in
the Alhambra Building, 19th and State
streets.
P. J. Hauswirth had the decoration for
the Real Estate Banquet on Thursday,
January 25.
J. M. Cole, of Peoria, 111., wasin Chicago
the past week.
Our old friend, EDGAR SANDERS, has at
last been able to get out. Mr. Sanders
shows the effect of his long illness, but we
hope his health will improve fast.
W. A. Vibberts and Miss Ada Holland
were united in marriage on Wednesday
last.
rlorlsts' Clnb.
Owing to the extreme cold snap
there was only a small attendance at the
Club meeting on Thursday evening, Janu-
ary 25. Mr. J. S. Wilson, of Vaughan's
seed store, exhibited some specimen blooms
of the true Little Gem calla, which were
much admired.
President Hauswirth was booked for a
paper on " Floral Arrangements," and
took for his subject Dinner Table Decora-
tion. Mr. Hauswirth's paper was not very
lengthy, consisting mainly of notes and
discussion of the same. The following are
some of the principal points:
One of the main features of dinner table
decoration is to have a clear view across
the table. Too often a handsome decora-
tion is spoiled by being too high or not
high enough. The centerpiece, or what-
ever the decoration consists of, should not
be over twelve inches high unless tall, slim
vases are used. If the latter be used they
should be of sufficient height to give a
clear view across the table. Tall vases
have been utilized with very good effect of
late. It gives the florist a chance to use
long stemmed flowers, and by using good
judgment in selection of flowers the deco-
rator can always get a graceful effect. The
tall vases have their drawbacks as well as
low decorations. I prefer the low arrange-
ment ; while it does not give the opportun-
ity to use very long stemmed stock, you do
not have to look up to the ceiling for the
flowers, having them before you all the
time.
One of the chief mistakes made is the
overcrowding of tables. Have your deco-
ration loose and graceful. Do not be afraid
to use foliage.
There is a call for good foliage ; garden-
ers seem to be afraid to grow it. There
seems to be no trouble in selling such foli-
age as is shipped in, which is shown by the
good price Farleyense ferns have been sell-
ing at. There is nothing but the common
sorts of adiantum at present grown in the
vicinity of Chicago. T. F. K.
Obituary,
Philadelphia.— -Geo. W. Childs, philan-
thropist, journalist and business man,
died here this (Saturday) morning at 3.01
a. m. By the death of Mr. Childs horti-
culture in Philadelphia, and for that mat-
ter in the whole country, loses one of its
strongest pillars. He was president of the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and
the magnificent displays from his beauti-
ful country home at Wootton, were the
chief attractions at our flower shows. His
kindness and courtesy to the members of
the S. A. F., when the convention of that
body was last held in Philadelphia, is yet
fresh in our memories.
His charitable acts were without number,
not the least of which was the donation of
his fine collection of plants exhibited by
him at the World's Fair, to the City of
Chicago.
Mr. Childs was born in Baltimore in 1839,
of poor parents, and his success has been
held up as an emulative example to the
youth of our great country. His motto
was "Industry, Temperance and Fru-
gality." His death will be heard of with
sincere regret everywhere. He is survived
by Mrs. Childs, a woman of retiring dis-
position, hut as noble hearted as was her
husband.
We hope to give fuller particulars next
week. This brief sketch is written as we
go to press.
Dracut, Mass. — Asa Clement, a well-
known fruit grower, died at his home here
on Thursday, January 35 in his 81st year.
He leaves a wife and four children.
CHANGES_IN_BUSINESS.
HouLTON, Me.— T. H. Moses, of Bucks-
port, Me., has opened a branch establish-
ment here.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Asreratuin— Paeel39, col. 3.
Alternantli era— Page 16ti, col. 1, 2.
,— PaBfel57.col.,'!.
js— Page 169, col, .1.4.
Azaleas— Paee 16i, col. 4: p. 165, col. ;
Asparagus— Page 1
Books, ^aeazii
Boxes— Page
UuildiiiK Materials
!.— Page 169, col. 3. i.
36, col. 3, 4;
•. 155, col. 2, 3, i; p. 162, col. 3, i; p. 165, col.
Carnation— Page 157, col. 1, 2, 3; p. 158, col. 1,3,
3, 4; p. 159. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 166, col. 1.
Cbrysanthemunis— Page 157, col. 4; p. 158, col.
1, 2, 3: p. 162. col. 3, 4.
Cut Flowers— Page 163, col. 1, 2, 3, 4: p. 169, col.
1,3.4.
Cyclamen— Page 157, col. 2; p. 164, col. 4.
Daisy- Page 157, col. 1, 3.
Decorative Goods— Title page; p. 165, col.2, 3, 4;
Florists' Ijetters- Page 163, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Pots and Vases— Page 166. col. 3. 4; p.
Iti7. coi. i. 2. 3.
Fuchsia— Page 170, col. 1.
fieranium— Page 15", col. 1, 4; p. ITO. col. 4.
,— Paee 166, col. 3. 4; p. 167, col, 2, 3.
164, col. 3,
-Page 165, col. 3.
(for sale or to lease) Page
HaiTrns*
Hardy P
Heating Appa
170, col.2, 3.
HyacintiiB— Page 161, col.
Hvrlraueea- Page 162, col.
bator— Page 166. col. 4.
-Page 167. col. 1, 2.
lecticides and Fungicides- Page 155, col. 1,2.3,
i: p. 162. col. 1, 2. 3. 4; p. 163. col. 2. 3, 4; p. 165, col. 1,
2. 3. 4; p. 166. col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 169, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p, 170.
col.1,2, 3. 4.
Labels- Page 156, col. 2.
i^andecape Gardeners— Page 169, col. 3.
[Vliscellaneous Stock— Page 157, col. 1.2,3,4; p. 158.
col. 1; p. 161, col. 3, 4; p. 166, col.1,2; p. JTO,
-Page 163, col. 1.
_-Dth— Page 166,
-Page 157. col. 2.
Plant Bed Cloth— Page 166, col. 4.
Rustic Work— Page 163, col. 4.
Seeds— Title page; p. 15i, col. 1, 2, 3, 4, p. 155, col. ;
ax— Page 169, col. 3, 4
Sprinklers— Page 167. coi. 1.
Sweet Peas-Page 154, col. 3, 4; p. 166. col. 1.
Thermostat— Page 166, col 4.
Vegetable Seeds. Plants, etc.-Pagel55.col. 3.4
p. 169, col. 3, 4.
r" . ---e,— Page 166, col. 4; p. 167,
162
Xhb Rloris^x's Exchanob,
Memphis, Tenn.
J. T. Williamson is cutting some very
fine Beauty, Perle Bride and Mermet, the
bulb of which is shipped to St. Louis.
Olaf Johnson has some nice La France;
he is growing quite a few orchids.
Mrs. Lanham and Pearson & McCarty
conld do more business, whichhas not been
so heavy as they wish.
Uhlmann & Haisch have made many
improvements upon tbe houses formerly
used by H. Moore. Mr. TJhlmann met with
a painful accident on his recent return
from Europe, accompanied by his bride.
During a severe storm be was dashed upon
the deck of the ship, breaking his right
ankle and otherwise injuring himself. I
am pleased to see him around again.
W. M.
Milwaukee.
Weddings added somewhat to the acti-
vity of business during the past week, one
of the largest being that at the Hotel
paster, C. B. Whitnall & Co. having it
in charge. The job was a large one and
was remarkable for the number of orchids
required.
Edlefsen & Scott had a similar under-
taking at tbe West Side Turn Hall, while
the Paris Floral Company decorated a
Cambridge avenue mansion for a similar
function.
Since my last letter the crape puller has
taken a header and gone down. At least
he has about given up that class of business
and has learned that it is neither a profit-
able nor respectable occupation.
The Paris Floral Company has its
eyes on a new location on Wisconsin St.,
and within a short time may makea change
which will give more room and a better
chance for a display.
The Florists' Club has decided not to
have a Spring flower show. In the height
of the excitement attendant upon the
chrysanthemum show last Fall, the Club
announced that in the Spring it would
have a show which would eclipse anything
before attempted in Milwaukee. However,
there has been some furtherconsideration
of the idea, and the result is that it will not
take place. The excuse, or reason, given
out, is that the members will not at that
time be sufficiently at leisure to give the
show the attention which would be neces-
sary for its success. The Club elected the
following named officers : President, John
Dunlop ; vice president, Ben. Gregory ;
secretary, A. Klokner ; treasurer, H. Haess-
ler ; trustees, H. Staeps, H. Schwebke and
F. P. Dilger.
Funeral work took another forward
spurt last week and several of the leading
florists had to hustle to get stock out on
time. Some large orders were received
— quite a number for express shipment
— and the supply of stock was not too good.
Prices were as follows last week : Bride,
Mermet, La France, Albany, $5 ; Perle,
Nipbetos, $4; Meteor and Bridesmaid, $7;
carnations, SJ .50 and $2 ; Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria has not yet made its appearance
in Milwaukee.
Last week's weather required care in de-
livery. Several days the mercury was down
to 10 and 15 below zero. No reports of
frozen stock have been heard. W. S. S,
Trenton, N. J.
The firm of C. Ribsam »& Sons, florists,
seedsmen and nurserymen, have in this
city three separate establishments, any
single one of which would by itself suffice
to i)lace its proprietor in a very prominent
position in business. United as they are
in one firm they well substantiate the
claim to be one of the largest concerns in
its line in the whole state of New Jersey.
Each of these three establishments is
under the personal direction and manage -
naent of one of the sons and partners of
Mr.C. Ribsam, the head and founder of the
firm, who gives to the whole concern the
benefit of the ability and experience which
has built it up to its present large dimen-
sions. The annual amount of business
done here is estimated to average over
$120,000.
Our first call was at the place on Wall
and State sts. known as the "Flower Gar-
den," from which the retail store is
directly supplied and which is under the
direction of Mr. Nicholas J. Ribsam.
It consists of eighteen greenhouses, vary-
ing in length from 90 to 100 feet, with about
40,000 square feet of glass and occupying
about two acres of land. The houses are
heated by one Union boiler of 60 horse
power, one Furman boiler of 40 horse
power, and one Hitchings No. 16 boiler.
The flowers grown here are all for cut-
ting and consist mainly of roses, all the
leading varieties, with tbe exception of
American Beauty and carnations, of which
the majority are L. Lamborn, Grace
Wilder and Portia. There is also a house
of smilax, and a goodly number of lilies
grown.
Bedding plants of all kinds are largely
raised, and are used to fill the contracts
the firm has had for many years for plant-
ing all of the public parks of the city,
many of the stations of the Pennsylvania
railroad, and the large demand from all
the adjacent towns and villages. Last year
175,000 plants of various kinds were sup-
plied to the State department alone.
There is a house filled with large palms
and other ornamental plants for decorative
purposes, and which are well used. Mr. N.
Ribsam was busy when we called getting
out flowers and plants for the decorations
at the Capitol for the occasion of the
opening of the legislative sessions which
was to occur the next day. This special
piece of business has been performed by
this firm for many consecutive years.
The nurseries are on Greenwood and
Hamilton avenues and are under the charge
of Mr. Joseph F. Ribsam. They comprise
over sixty-six acres.
Although nursery stock is the main ob-
ject of cultivation here, yet there is also a
flower growing establishment of no small
dimensions and from which the "Flower
Garden" and the retail store draw their
supplies. There is a range of sixteen green-
houses 75 feet in length, in which are
grown carnations till the Spring when they
will be replaced by young nursery stock
propagated here, roses, of which 150,000
young plants in 2i inch and larger pots
will be ready for shipment by the first of
April, one bench alone holds 114,000 young
rooted cuttings for later in the season.
There are also two cold houses of hardy
hybrid and monthly roses and a big stock
of Jacqs, of which the sale in the city as
potted plants is enormous, having 1.000
Jacqs in pots now for their retail trade
alone. Geraniums, of which 20,000 are re-
quired for the local trade. There is also a
house of smilax.
Two acres of this land are devoted to car-
nations in the Summer.
The cultivation of nursery stock proper
employs in the busy season the constant
services of forty men. A good idea of the
extent of the business done will best be
gained by reading the following flgures, of
which Mr. J. Ribsam guarantees the ab-
solute authenticity of the numbers and
varieties of trees, shrubs, etc., planted here
for this year's trade ■
300.000 asparagus, Conover's Colossal ;
400.000 evergreens, pine, spruce, Arbor vitaa,
10,000 of each ; 75,000 apple trees ; 50,000
silver maples ; 10,000 maples ; 10,000 Caro-
lina poplars ; 20,000 erape vines ; 50,000
shrubs of all kinds ; 40,000 roses already re-
ferred to, Jacq. Brunner, Hermosa,
Agrippina, Mme. Plantier.
The store of Messrs. C. Ribsam & Sons is
of quite recent erection (its opening was
spoken of in a recent issue), and is the
finest commercial building in Trenton. It
is situate in the very heart of the business
part of the city, on the corner of Broad
and Front sts., and has a front of fifty feet
with a depth of 154 feet. A fine conserva-
tory runs along the whole width of the
rear and the building is five stories in
height. The ground floor is divided into
two stores, one of which is occupied by the
leading dry goods firm of Trenton while
the rest of the building is devoted to the
seed, agricultural implements, florist sup-
plies and retail flower and plant business
of Messrs. C. Ribsam & Sons. The front of
the store, flnished throughout in ash and pos-
sessing the advantage of two large show
windows, is devoted to cut flowers, florist
supplies, among which is a large stock of
canary birds imported direct from Ger-
many ; the rear is given up to the whole-
sale seed department, while the basement
fend upper fioors, all connected by eleva-
tors, are filled with stock seeds, roots, agri-
cultural implements, etc.
The conservatory already mentioned is
well stocked witb all kinds of tropical
plants, flowering plants and a few large
palms, pandanus, etc., for decorative pur-
poses, the principal stock of these last
being kept at the " Flower Garden." This
last department of the business is managed
by Mr. Martin C. Ribsam, andherethe head
of the firm, Mr. C. Ribsam, has his office,
whence he survejfs and controls all the
workings of the immense business he has
created, and of which he and the City of
Trenton are justly proud.
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164
XhEJ KI^ORIST'S EXCHANOEi
Cultural Department
It will be in order now to hurry up the
rear rank of the main crop of Lilium, Har-
risii for Easter. Every florist knows well
enough that it is hard to grade his stock of
bulbs so as to have them come on evenly ;
©specially is this the case with those planted
in boxes. It is next to impossible to get
all the plants in the box to bloom, at the
same time, and lifting thein will delay
them in blooming until too late for the
time they are needed. Quite a diversity of
opinion prevails among florists as to the
time required to have them in bloom, after
the buds are in sight. Some contend that
you must see the buds six weeks before the
time they are needed, others eightandeveu
ten weeks before they will be in. My own
opinion is that it is safe to calculate on six
weeks, unless you are able to maintain a
very high temperature, say from 65 all the
way to 80o. They can be brought in
four weeks from the time- the buds are
visible, but it requires constant watchful-
ness and, as before mentioned, an ability
to maintain a very high temperature. The
best and safest plan is to force them until
you are certain of success, and if the buds
are seen five weeks before you need them
you will have time enough to get them in
bloom and have a few days to harden them
off before you market them.
In strong forcing it is wisdom to bring
up your temperature gradually and avoid
the sudden boiling up practice, by which
anany a flue crop has been destroyed.
Close attention to watering is the first
consideration. If your bulbs are in pots
(which is evidently the best way to grow
them) but little danger of over-watering
need be apprehended ; but if in boxes or
benches, especially the former, care must
be taken as the frequent soaking may rot
the bulbs. The best plan is to set the boxes
upon coarse gravel, or something that will
allow the water to get away.
If strong forcing becomes necessary use
warm liquid manure every two or three
days, but not strong enough to injure the
roots. It is unwise to use cold water when
forcing hard, unless it be to spray the
foliage, which should be done once or
twice per day. A close lookout for green-
fly should be exercised.
Astilbe Japonica should have your atten-
tion ; force it slowly, if you desire nice,
bushy plants, with fine heads of flowers.
Too much care and labor cannot be ex-
pended on your cinerarias. If you would
have fine specimen plants do not crowd
them ; they need abundance of room.
Look out for green fly ; he is their deadly
foe. Better place a few tobacco stems be-
tween the rows whether you see him or
not. Remove the stems when they get a
little old and replenish with new, clean
To have nice stocky geraniums they
must have plenty room. If you are
"crowded," better throw out all weak^-
straggling stock and make room for good
You will want to keep an eye to the
bulbous stock you are holding for Easter.
At that time of the year bulbous stock
comes on quicker than earlier in the sea-
son. Three weeks before the time is early
enough to bringin bulbs of tulips, narcissus,
Romans, etc. Two weeks under the
benches and a week to ten days on top.
Do not neglect your cutting bench — the
foundation of your business. Pot off and
fill up is the regular order of the thrifty
florist. While your cuttings are rooting
you will be busy at something else.
Carnation cuttings should still be made ;
you cannot have too many, as good plants
always have a ready sale. Keep the car-
nation benches clean and encourage a
large crop of flowers for the Easter trade.
The same with the roses ; they will need
special care now. D. HONAKER,
all the time improving cannot be doubted
by the most severe critics.
The many new distinct seedlings of
American" origin should, of themselves, in-
duce every florist to raise some for himself;
for, although it often be a chance shot, no
matter whether he procure seed from a re-
liable grower, or save enough hand ferti-
lized himself, he is certain to obtain from
one or two sowings a few plants that will
pay him many fold for his trouble, and
there is a possibility of bringing before the
public a new type, the stock of which will
always command its full value.
The past few years the growing of new
chrysanthemum seed has been followed by
several large houses in this country with
great success, and were it done in a more
general way by every florist, some good
results might be expected in the improve-
ment of standard varieties and the pro-
duction of new and distinct types. Some
people believe there is room for no more
varieties, as the present are as near perfec-
tion as can be. This cannot be the case.
We have only to look back a few years and
see how many varieties of the hairy type
there now are ; all good in their way and
very interesting. Look at the good things
seen around the chrysanthemum shows
this year; the great Golden Wedding
eclipsed by Challenge; all whites knocked
in the shade by Niveus ; and the new and
distinct type, Pitcher & Manda's 1500, an
entirely new break with two distinct
colors, white and yellow. The latter
variety strikes me as being certain to pro-
duce other kinds of equal distinctness, and
we may expect to see white with red bor-
ders, yellow with salmon, etc., in the
future.
To produce new varieties it is absolutely
necessary that you procure fresh seed,
hybridized by hand, from a grower who
makes chrysanthemums a specialty, or
your own careful saving. You can sow
the seed this month and take three or four
cuttings during the season. Number each
seedling. Yon can flower the small plants
indoors, the old plants may be kept out-
doors. If the variety proves worthless it
can be thrown away at any time, and if
good you will then have plenty of stock to
give it a good trial the following year.
A. D. Rose.
St. Louis.
Raising Seedling Chrysanthemums.
Each year brings forth so many so-called
new chrysanthemums that sink into ob-
livion at the end of the season because of
nothing to recommend them outside of the
descriptions given by the introducers, that
it makes people very careful to buy only
those which they have had a chance of see-
ing and judging for themselves. That we
always will have to grow seedlings must
be understood, if only to perpetuate some
varieties which come so near being substi-
tutes that it is often hard to tell them
from the originals. Space will not allow
me to enumerate many varieties which,
like people, have had their day. The
natural conditions of this country seem to
run most of the varieties out in the course
of five years, even the best of them. It is
also a fact that a good seedling is always
at its best the second and third years.
Some of the newer kinds may be in many
particulars only slight improvements on
their original at its exit ; but that we are
There is very little new to report this
week, except the first real cold spell of the
Winter, which gave us very short notice of
its intention and came about 7 o'clock Tues-
day, the 23d, and then went busily to ac-
complish as much as possible in the shortest
space of time. It thought a fall of 40 de-
grees in eight hours to be just the proper
thing and went from 30 above to 10 below
with a strong northwest wind a blowing.
The poor florist had all he could do to have
his fires keep pace with the downward ten-
dency of the thermometer. It seems, how-
ever, that everyone was successful in keep-
ing out frost, for I have heard no com-
plaints.
Genistas are beginning to bloom here
now, azaleas being already shown in most
florists' windows. The cold weather had
a very pleasant and agreeable influence on
the prices of violets, but it does not seem
to have in any way affected prices on such
commodities as Roman hyacinths and nar-
cissus. Roses also remain about the same
as they were before the cold spell.
A visit to D. S. Brown's private conserva-
tory at Spring Park a few weeks past,
found his stock of orchids and palms in the
very best of conditions. Eugene Wurst,
the thorough and genial gardener, pointed
with pride at some particularly nice speci-
mens of Iselias, and angrsecums and Cat-
tleyas. In comparing them with flowers
and plants receiving less thorough and
skilled care, they are as gold to lead in
brightness . and attractiveness. He has
some very handsome sarracenias and
anthuriums. A very large Cycas revoluta
which had been exhibited by the Japanese
Commission at the World's Fair and
bought by Mr. Brown is, to say the least, a
striking oddity, being a plant which many
visitors to the Fair will undoubtedly re-
member because of the numerous side
shoots, resembling branches, which come
out of the main trunk at various points on
all sides. Probably the most striking
specimen of any at Mr. Brown's place is his
huge wide spreading Cycas circinalis, which
plant probably measures 25 feet in dia-
meter from tip of frond to tip of frond.
Mr. Brown has erected an elegant water
tower, supplied by a steam pump and wind-
mill, which furnishes abundant water for
all uses.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
SITUATION wanted in greenhouse, private or
commercial. Six years experience. Good pot-
ter and fireman. S. Q. D., Welcb, Bros., 2 Beacon
Street, Boston, Mass.
WANTED, situation by a young German, six
years experience in this country. In a com-
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Age 22, single. Good reference. Address L. Box
72, Calla, Ohio.
SITUATION wanted on commercial place, imme-
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gardener, age 2S. Has best references from Germany.
SpecialistiuGyclamen. Theo. Wiest, 427Herkimer
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
WANTED, situation with seed 6rm. single, eight
years experience in all branches of the bus-
iness. Can furnish first-class reference as to char-
acter and ability. Address Seedman 19, care the
Floeists' Exchange.
"Y^T" ANTED, situation by unmarried Scotch gar-
■ "^ dener, 14 years experience in this and the
old country ; private and commercial places ; four
and a half years foreman in largest wholesale and
retail catalogue plant business in Canada. George
Watt, 297 East Avenue N., Hamilton, Ont.
HELP^ANTED.
A partner in a forty year's established
Gardenintr anri Florists business, con-
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This will be a well paying: investment
for an experienced man with capital.
Call or address
J. C, 662 East 144th St., ]!f. T. City.
Married man, small familjr,
Experienced Rose Gro'wer.
Send references.
THE FLORAL EXCHANGE,
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FOR SALE OR LEASE
Hitching's Rosehouse, 150x24 feet, with
propagating house. 3 sash houses, 150x11
feet. 1 house, 50x9 feet. 1 house, 37x9
feet. 1 two-story building, 20x18 feet.
All one year old, with an acre of
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I can safely recommend advertising in
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O. K. Plants of CYCLAMEN PERSICUM. in
full bloom, from 35 cents to 75 cents each, in
four and six-inch pots. Also fine AZALEAS in
bloom, all colors, floe shaped plants, from 75
cents to $1.50 each. HYACINTHS in pots in var-
iety, $1.60 per dozen.
ANTON SCHUIiTHEISvIWar.
Florist. P.O. Box 78, Golleee Point* N. Y,
We deliver all plants in New York free of , cbarpe
AZALEAS IN RLOOM.
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And others, address aa below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
GRANDIFLORUM, LILIUU CANADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA, by the thousand, prices
way down.
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte. Vt.
MENTION THE FLORPST'S exCHANR-
iNDEnSOH'SlOLB GULTUBE.
THIS is a large twenty-four paire book, with
Special Culture directions for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been complied with
great care, and Its Information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST..PAID for 25 ols.
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DECIDUOUS^tTREES.
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MAPIiES. 8 to 13 feet, choice.
10,000 CAROIilNA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to U feet, very fine. Also
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An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
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Magn olia Fuscata, Cape J asmine Cas-
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Pitfcosporum, Camphor trees, Otaheite
oranges, Oranges and Lemons grafted
upon dwarf stocks, and other desirable
plants for florists. 2000 Biota
aurea. nana, our new Dwarf Golden
ArborvitSB, a perfect Gem.
Send for trade list. Address,
P. J. BERCKMANS,
Fraitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, CA.
Vick's New Double White Anemone "Whirlwind."
It does pay to advertise if you have a
food advertisement in a good paper.—
'rinter^s Ink.
nd perfectly hardy; habit
I two and a half to three inches across, have
3 of white sepals, and flowers last much
_. 1 those of the sinprle variety. Plants
from two and a half to three feet high.
HARDY, STRONG AND FREE BLOOMER,
decided advantases, and must make a demand for
it on all ornamental grounds. Especially recom-
protection. Strong plants ready lor blooming.
NOVELTIES.
Bl-nucbiuff Aster,
{Often sold for Chrysanthemum.)
HiblHCiiSt Sunset.
Dahlia, Ethel Tick.
Lnree Mornins: Glories.
Double Anemone. Cbariner Pea.
Mag:gie Murphy and other
Potatoes.
For Special Prices write to
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784 East Ave.. Rochester, N. Y.
^HE^ KivORisT's Exchanged.
165
Seasonable Fern Notes.
In every establishment in which ferns
are grown, there is more or less work de-
manding attention at this time, and if the
best results are to be obtained these opera-
tions should not be delayed.
It is not yet too late to pot on some
small ferns for flUing ferneries, for Easter
coming so early this year will enable the
retail florist to use up a number of such
plants after that festival is past, and at all
events some are needed for Spring sales.
But the lilling of ferneries is not the
only opening tor the use of ferns, and a few
nicely grown plants in four, five and six-
inch pots will generally prove attractive to
customers. The varieties prepared for
this purpose should be only those that can
be safely recommended for house culture
and should be grown with plenty of light,
in order that the fronds will be enduring;
. two or three varieties of the strong grow-
I ing pteris, for instance, P. serrulata, F.
cretica magniflca and P. cretica albo-line-
ata, also Nephrolepis exaltata and Adian-
tum cuneatum may be included.
It is also essential where any considera-
ble quantity of small ferns are required, to
provide for their propagation by keeping a
few larger sized specimens from which to
fet spores, and these same stock plants if
ept in nice condition will prove very use-
ful for exhibition purposes, for every live
florist wants to bring his wares before the
public at the exhibitions in his vicinity, in
the full assurance that such action will be
amply repaid in the increased demand for
plants that is thus stimulated. Many of
these larger sized ferns will now need re-
potting, some of them having been nearly
dormant during the Winter and possibly
just beginning tothrowa few young fronds.
Just as soon as they show signs of growth
is a good time for repotting, and in
many instances this is during the month
of February. It is not absolutely necessary
to give these plants larger pots than those
they now occupy, for many varieties of
ferns will submit with very good grace to
quite an heroic method of treatment at
this season, namely, the reduction of the
old ball of earth by means of a hatchet or
old knife, to such dimensions that they can
be repotted into pots of the same size from
which they have been taken. I had almost
said that they can be repotted into the pots
they formerly occupied, but this is not good
practice, for large ferns should always be
potted into clean pots, in fact it is desirable
that all ferns should be so treated.
The method sometimes adopted of cut-
ting oS all the old foliage from old plants
of adiantums and some other ferns at the
time of repotting, is, in my estimation, too
radical, and frequently results in a weak
start, it being preferable to leave at least a
portion of the old fronds until the new
growth is developed.
The soil required for such strong grow-
ing sorts as those mentioned above need not
be a specially elaborate mixture, com-
pounded of exact proportions of various
plant foods, but will prove quite satisfac-
tory if composed of good loam with a rea-
sonable quantity of thoroughly rotted
manure, the latter being such as may be
had from a spent hot bed. If the loam is
heavy some sand may be added to make it
more open, and in any case it is best not to
pot too firmly, for though we do oceas-
sionally find some species of ferns growing
wild on a bank of hard clay, yet it does not
follow that the best results will be obtained
by copying such conditions under glass.
Some drainage material should be used
in the pots, either crocks or cinders being
suitable, and the old way of placing a little
sphagnum moss over the crocks is still a
good plan to keep the drainage open.
At the time of repotting it is essential
that the old ball of earth be moist, else
some diflBculty will be experienced in get-
ting the water to penetrate it afterward,
and in the latter case a weak start will
probably be made.
At this time also division of the crowns
of some species maj[ be readily made, and
one useful sort that is usually propagated
by this method is Microlepia hirta cristata;
this handsome fern forming but few spores
until quite large. The sowing of fern
spores is another part of the work of the
season in those establishments in which
home-grown stock is the order of the day,
and for this purpose it is best to use six-
inch pots or pans in which a considerable
portion of drainage has been placed, after
which enough fine soil should be filled in
to nearly fill the pots, the latter being now
given a thorough watering to prepare it
for the reception of the seed.
It is almost unnecessary to state that the
spores or seeds should be sown on the sur-
face of the soil and do not require any cov-
ering of earth or further watering over-
head, all watering after this being done by
dipping the pots or by watering between
them on the bench.
In order to keep the seed pots from dry-
ing out too rapidly, they should be plunged
in sand or ashes in a moderately warm
house (say from 60 to 65 degrees) and also
be covered over with panes of glass, unless
a suitable propagating frame is at hand.
A regular condition of moisture and
warmth with moderate shading, will soon
start the ordinary varieties into growth,
and sufficient ventilation should be given
each day to prevent undue closeness of the
atmosphere and consequent damping off.
W. H. Taplin.
Fumigating.
This mode of killing green flies to-day is
a' back number with many growers, but
they at times resort to this method, while
a few delight to stick to the good old way,
as they term it ; and to please both, Stoot-
hoff advertises an article that meets the
situation. — Adiit.
SPECIAL OFFER
Per 10. Per 100.
Adinutum Gapillus Yenerls,
2}^in. pots W.60 W.OO
3 Id. pots T6 7.00
4 m. pots , 1.20 10.00
Dracaena Inclivisn,
2 in. pots, 10 to 12 in. high 30 2.60
3 in. potaa2 to 15 in. high 10 3.50
4in. pots7I6to20in.liiKli '5 7-00
Send for Wholesale Price List of Palms and other
Decorative Plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Sardens. Plattsmouth. Neb
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ARECA RUBRA.
4 in. pots, 6 leaves, 2 ft $0 60
7 ■' Splants.Sft 2 00
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft $10 00
10 " 1 " 7 " 8 00
6 " 3plants,i" 3 60
6 " 3 " 3 " 2 00
4 •■ 1 " 6 leaves, 2 ft 60
LATANIA BORBONICA.
10 in. pots, 6 ft.bySft $8 00
8 " 4 " 4 00
7 " 3i" 3 00
6 ■■ 3 " 2 00
4 " 71eaT6s.2ft 60
4 " lift 36
PHOENIX RECLINATA.
Bin pots, 4ft $4 00
4 " 61eaTes,2ft 60
Kantia Belmoreana, 3 in pots, 6 leaves, 16 in. 36
Pandanus Veltchll, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 00
7 •• 3" 2 60
Adiantum Farleyensa. 4 in. pots, 60c.; 6 in.
pots, $1.00 ; e in. pots, $1.50 ; 7 in. pots,
$2.00; 10 in. pots 6 00
Cut Fronds, selected, per 100 10 00
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va,
Laurus Nobilis
Latania Borbonica
Gorypha Australis
Areca Lutescens
Kentia Bslmoreana
Kentia Forsteriana
Philodendron Pertusum
Pandanus Utilis
Phisnix Reclinata
Phsnix Tenius
Seaforthia Elegans
Azalea Indica, anflower)
Hyacinths, (maower)
MAX MOSENTHIN, Hew Durlam, H. J
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Ampelopsis Veitchii.
500 well i-ooted plants, vines 6 to 13 inolies
long, per lOU, $3.00. 500 well rooted plants, vines
13 to 34 itiches long, per 100, $3.50.
50 at same rate, securely packed and postpaid.
500 Adiantum Capillus Veneris, 3 inch pots,
per 100, 84.00. 300 Nephrolepis Exaltata, nice
plants, per 100, $4.00. Ferns must go by Express,
charges to be paid by purchaser.
C. S. XAIX, Bruns-wick, Ga.
FERNS. STRONQ PLANTS.
Per doz Per 100
Asplenium Bbeneum * .75 $4.00
^ ,_ .75 (.00
Polypodlum Aurenm 1.00 7.00
" Ineanum 50 2.00
Pectioatum 75 4.00
" Plumula 100
Any of this list from open ground at $1^2.00 per
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
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CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
iEDSMAN, LOS ANGELES, CAL.
LEMUEL BALL, ^— .
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
EVKRY FtORIST OUGHT TO
IMSVRE HIS GLASS AGAIMSX
HAIL,.
For particulars address
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NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
A lar^e collection of choice Ho thOTise and Green-
house riants, carefully Rrown, at low rates. Rare
and beautiful Evergi'eens, ornamental trees, shrubs,
etc. ORCHIDS-a very extensive atoek ; East
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Clematis, etc. New and Standard Fn
(^"Catalogue on application.
JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C.
FLORISTS' COLLECTIONS.
AGAVES in three varieties, Jl.OO, $3.00 and
J3.00, according to size for collection of
three kinds.
CACTI, 20 distinct sorts tor $1.00; 100 in 10
varieties for $6.00.
RESURRECTION PLANTS, $8.00 per 100.
TILLANDSIASandZANIlA, $1.00perdoz.
lor small luid $2.00 tor medium plants.
Prices include prepayment by parcel post.
Select large specimens special price.
We exchange for FucUslas, Carnations and
Rosea.
McDOWELL-GUtJtRDO HHOS., Mokterev, Mexico.
WHENWRrriNG MENTION THE n.ORIBT'SgXCHAMGE
Areca Lutescens 8
3inapot 8
Kentia Belmoreana 10
ti.oo ta.oo 2x3
Kentia Forsteriana 10
U
Latania Borbonica S
Pandanus UtlllB 9 8.00 3
" 10 3.00 20.00 i
Ficus Elastica.topcut'gs. $25to$30 3
50 at 100 rates. Can supply any of the above by the
1000 at lower flEures. All my plants are clean and
perfect. Also can supply most of these varieties m
line bushy plants from 1 inch to 7 inch. Terms cash
to unknown parties.
20,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, 2^4, 3 and 4
in., 14.00, $6.00 and |8.00 per 100.
5,000 Assorted Ferns, the best vars. for
florists' use, 23^ and SJ^ in., $4.00 and
$8.00 per 100.
10,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2 feet, 2^
and 4 in.; $3.00 and $6.00 per 100.
5,000 Dracffina Indivisa, 3 and 4 in,;
$5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud, i'/i, 5 and 6 in.;
20c., 30c. and 40c. each.
For larger plants price on application; also
a large variety of other florist's stock at cheap
rates. Liberal discount on large orders.
THE WM. C. TVIIiSON NURSEKIES,
ASTORIA, L. I. C.
FANCV. DAGGER.
4.000,000 EVERGREEN GOT FERNS
ESPECIA1.LY FOR FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN lOTS OF BQOO AND UPWARDS, $1.00 PER 1000. Ferns
furnished the year round. Special attention given to supplying
the Wholesale Trade.
SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, Rose HiU Hnrsery,
FIRST— With DECORATIVE PLANTS of aU kind.
SECOND— With extra Bne fresh CYCAS LEAVES. $1.50-$8.00 a pair,
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS.
FOURTH- With fresh DRACSNA CANES. Mention this paper.
409 Stlx-A.ve., ISTe-w^Yorfe.
CITRUS OTAHEITE.
D'WARP orange;.
The very best sort for florists' use. We have the
largest and best stock. Order early.
Strong 2 in. pot plants, 7Sc. per doz.; $6.oo per loo.
Strong 4 in. pot plants, $3.00 " $25.00 "
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
B. AUBEET MIOHEL,
BUaENE n. MIOHEL.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PAGE
166
The Ti^LOFJTST'S KxcTTAisroEJ.
and strong- plants, $8.00 per
100. Transplanted onttinKS. $1.00 per 100.
Rooted cuttings, J6.00 per 1000, all to color. Cash.
W. B. WoodruS, Florist, Westfleld, IT. J
FOR E\CHANGE.-Ad Val-
orem—Orchids in great variety ;
perfect blooming plants. List furnished
to applicants. For Ficus Elastica, Pan-
danus Veitchii, Latania Eorbonica, Kentia
Belmoreana, Areca Lutescens.
Also for Stock plants of Ficus Elastica and
Pandanus Veitchii. Must be perfect stock, as
are the Orchids.
TAN GELDEB & CO.,
lO finest varieties of double Petunias.
Strong 2 inch pot plants, per too, $2.00;
$18.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings of
same, $i.z5 per 100; free by mail.
Al ternanthera.— Par. Major, Rosea
nana, Aurea nana, Bicolor, rooted cut-
tings fall grown, in flats, per 100, 60 cts.;
tree my mail ; $4.00 per 1000 by Express.
300 variegated Rose Geraniums.
Lady Plymouth per joo, $4.00; the lot
for ten dollars.
Anthemis Tinctoria, hardy Golden
Marguerite, rooted cuttings per 100, $1.50
free by mail.
1000 Geraniums, La Favorite, in fine
shape, cheap. Write tor price on same.
C. G. TSPANZ, OWENSBORO, KT.
THE ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
Rooted Cuttings, free by mail.
Fuchsias, best varieties (plenty of dou-
ble white), $1.00 per 100. "
ver Spray, Lady Emm
$1.60 per 100. Antliemii
ble golden Marguerite
Cuphea, $1.00 per 100.
Louise, 60 cts. per 100.
Gem), $8.10 per 101).
J. ^W. MOK.KIS,
Carnations, Sil-
1, McGowan, etc.,
; Coronaria (dou-
i), SS.liO per 100.
Violets, Mnrio
Feverfew, (the
UTICA, 3*. V.
ROOTED CUTTINGS. -GOOD ONES.
Verlienas,23 varieties. SOots. per 100; »8 00 per MO.
Ileliotrope. 7 varieties 20c. per doz.
Maiietlia Vine. Mexican Primrose and
Sultana 250.
CiKar Plant and Lopezia 20c.
Fuchslna, 12 varieties 20c. ■•
Giant Alyssum and jWarpuente Daisy ...20c.
Red. Wlilte and Blue Plant, (CupHea
Llavaj) -Mc. "
ClirysanLliemuma. 20 cts.; Coleus, 12 cts.; postago
Ic. per dozen. Send for eatalORue.
1. I,. I'llyl-SBURY, - Macomb, III.
Per 100
VIOLETS. 3 inoli, fine $2.00
VINOAS. 2Ji;incli 3.00
DRACAENA, 12 to 15 $3 00 and 4.00
ROSES, 2W inch 3.00
ROOTED CUTTINGS ROSES 1.60
CARNATIONS l.liC
ALTERNANTHERA.. 0.76
COLEUS, ETC.. ON APPLICATION.
W. W. GREENE i SON, Watertown, N. Y.
iNGLEsiDE Nurseries,
Alhatnbra, California.
F. EDWARD GRAY, „
pBopniBTOR. Grower of
SEEDS
BULBS
and CARNATIONS
January, 30, 1894.
V
Rooted Cuttings.
Carnations, Coleus, Ageratum, Helio-
tropes and Geraniums in 2)^ and 3 in.
pots; Vincas, S!.^in. pots. Will Exchange
for Daybreak Carnations or La France
Roses. Cash with order.
CHESTEK VALLEY GREENHOUSES,
P. O. Box S3. E. Downington, Pa.
COI^XJIMBIJL.
Anew yellow COl^EUS that i
11 be very useful
that it grows a
^__ _ _ Verschafieltii^raakiDK
apfendid background for that
little stronKer than Crims
rfec
Not a vein of any color but yellow. Foliaee
shape as C-VerschaffeltU. $1.00 per doz.bymail
post paid. Ready Ist April,
R. P, JEFFREY & SON
Bellmore, Queens Co., JL. I.,
SWEET PEAS.
This week we have completed the
planting of twenty acres to Sweet Peas.
In the Fall we can deliver a Pea that will
be perfection personified. This locality
is especially adapted for the production
of good, plump and perfect seeds, hav-
ing a long temperate season for perfect-
ing their growth. We will guarantee the
vitality of our seeds to be from 50 to 60
per cent, higher than any others.
Varieties for Fall of '94 delivery:
Elanclie Ferry
Lottie Eckford
Splendor
Empress of Indi
IJorreaton
Princess of Wales Primrose
Mrs. Sankey Red and Wliite Striped
Eckfords* Choicest Mixed
CARNATIONS.
Ask about our new Carnations,
MABEL F. GRAY and INGLESIDE;
tliey will create a sensation when seen.
We also have some new hybridized
Gladiolus of our own origination that
will create a furore in the flowor world.
Address all communications to
F. EDWARD GRAY,
Alhatnbra, California.
Queen of England
Isa Eckford
Orange Prince
Cardinal
Miss Hunt
COLEUS.
An extra choice assortment of the best
bedding varieties. Rooted cuttings at 90
cts. per 100 or $7.00 per 1000 in mixture.
Orders taking one or two varieties only,
fl.OO per 100 ; $9.00 per 1000.
ALTERNANTHERA.
Red, yellow and pink at $1,25 per 100
for plants from flats ; rooted cuttings at
75 cts per 100.
Stock is clean and well rooted. Terms
cash with the order.
ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.
: FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
H AM M ON TON, N.J.
One insertion iu your paper, occupying one incli
last spring, bas brought us business amounting to
over $iOO from one customer.
WM. F. BASSETT & SON.
C OI-EXJS.
A large stock, in 75 varieties, including
tbe very newest kinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties, at $6.50
per 1000 by express ; in 20 varieties at $1.00
per 100 by mail.
Golden Eedder (true), at $10 per lOCO ; Ver-
schaffeltii. Golden Versdiaflfeltii, Mrs.
I. ». Haight and other yellows at $8a IQOO.
New Kinds, including some oC the most
handsome ever offered for sale, in 10 varie-
ties, at $2.00 per li;0 by mail.
Stock Plants, ordinary kinds at $3.00 per 100 ;
Verschaffeltii and yellows at $4.00 per 100.
Carna^tions-
Kooted Cuttings of new and
leading kinds.
We make a specialty of BUTTERCUP and
STANLEY, of which we have a largo stock.
(5.0Operl0O; $45.00 per lOOO.
Phintsall in prime condition and an inspec-
tion solicited.
Send for circular of both Coleus and
Carnations.
Cash, with order. Safe delivery guaranteed.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
Ramsey, N. J.
Geoege Welch has been laid up with
the grip for the past week or two.
Roses in this rose growing section have
not done well this season, and in one in.
stance several houses have been abandoned
and fires drawn. Formerly Ramsey was
a rival of rose growing sections but this
year the boys are " not In it." J. G. E.
Pittsburg.
Club News.
The last meeting of the Florists'
Club, held January 23, at the Girard Hotel
in Allegheny, was very well attended,
most of the prominent growers in the two
cities being present. The minutes of the
previous meeting being di.wposed of, the
President's annual address was received
with applause. The Spring Show commit-
tee failed to give any report, and the mat-
ter was dropped altogether.
The election of officers tor the year was
the next thing in order, and resulted a.o
follows : President, P. S. Randolph ; vice-
president, Jas. Semple ; treasurer, T. F.
Beckert ; secretary, E. C. Ludwig ; assist-
ant secretary, Jos. Richter; executive com-
mittee, P. Burki, B. C. Reineman and
John Herron. The newly-elected president,
Mr. Randolph, was called upon for a
speech. In his remarks he stated he would
like to see the Club advance during his ad-
ministration, and would see to it that
some member be appointed to deliver an
essay at each regular meeting, thus mak-
ing them as interesting and instructive as
possible to induce members to attend.
Short speeches were made by Messrs.
Bader, Semple, Hartman, DalfeU, Beckert
and others. The secretary's salary was
reduced one-halt, as the business meetings
will also be reduced to one a month, and if
a show be given by the Club the secretary
will receive extra pay for the increased
duties then imposed on him. The execu-
tive committee was instructed to go over
the membership list and drop the names of
those whose dues have not been paid for
some time, and find out how many mem-
bers were still in good standing and how
many desired to remain in the Club, and
to give a full report at the next meeting.
An adjournment was then made, and we
will meet next time at Messrs. Duff's
store, in East lyiberty, on February 13.
Here and There.
The hard times have effected the
closing of three florists' establishments
within the last month, J. H. Hareell, on
Sixth St. being the third one to quit, hav-
ng closed up last week.
At the sale of goods at LuDWiG & RiCH-
TER'S store last week florists' requisites
and seeds were sold for a song ; wheat
sheaves, immortelle crosses, etc., at five
cents a piece; doves at fifty and sixty cents;
seeds at any price, hardly realizing the
cost of the bags and wrappers. Only a few
hundred dollars was the result of the sale,
and those who issued judgments and exe
cutions against the firm will not receive
one cent.
Trade Items.
Trade was a little better last week,
and as Lent is fast approachina it will
likely hold up until then. LiUum Harrisii
is coming in heavily and is hard to sell, be-
ing offered at retail from $1 to $1..50 and
upwards per dozen.
There is quite a change in the weather at
present ; Winter seems to try to make up
for lost time, and is staying right with us ;
the coldest spell we've had this season,
with the thermometer at 10 degrees above
zero. E. C. Reineman.
What each FLORIST Should have
We have both in use for some time and
would not be without them. Send for
circular and price list to
PaulButz & Sons, Florists, KewCastle, Pa
WHEN watTING MENTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGK
fHlVMPION NCUBATORS
i^ BROODERS '
/ WRITE FOR CATflLOGUE
f^MOUS J^F'G.(p.^
'c'/rNnL''sTl' CHICflSO.lJ.&A.|
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
npion Soil Pulveri
Aaaress
Box 114, SPRINQFtELD, OHIO,
RITING MENTION THE CT-OBI.ST'S EXCHANCF
PLANT BED CLOTH
Clieup substitute for glass on hot beds, colli
frames, etc., etc.
Three grades: light, MEDIUM, HEAVY.
Best shade for Greenhouses.
NATIONAL WATERPROOF FIBER CO..
35 Soutb Street, N. Y.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
SlO,000 worth in stock, which we wish to dispose
of within the next sixty days» SJS per
cent, off list wili he given for cash
2 Inch pots, per tOOO. $3.25
7 inch pots, per 100. $3.5
HILFINGER BROS,' POTTERY,
Fort Edward, N. Y. Dee. 12, 1893.
AUGUST KOLKBR & SONS, 136 &.138 W. Utb
WOODBrBI, N. J.
We lite your paper very much, and count It
gecond to none. " " "^■""^•"
3. 0. GIBSON.
GLASS
63 so. FIFTH AV.. NEW YORK.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT REDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY. _
8.9 LIBERTY ST.. NEiAl YORK.
l.:harris:&:son,
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution o£ the firm cf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of "William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scalp to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring 3'ou of our intention to lead in further
Improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
we know you will give us an ordero Mention paper.,
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
THE BEST TOBACCO STEMS ^S?£STOOTHOFF!
See 'Ad.'
on Page
169.
The Florist's Exchanqe.
167
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURIL IRGHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
Steam aud Hot "Water Heating HnsTineers.
Plana and Estimates furnisbed on application.
GIIEENIIOUSE HEITING IND YENTUiTim;,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
, „ , I m'«""ll«n"'«»'"ir r 'nm I
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington-on-Hudsoiii N. Y.
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses. Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron 'Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
' mention paper. or Slate Tops.
SBND 4C. POSTAGE FOR II^I^USXRAXKn CATArrOGU£.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^WS & CO.,
»ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BEGErTEII
All.
BEST
AWARDS
LAST
rOBB
TEARS.
C^ Opens sash
same height
IL at far end.
The only machine in competition receiTing a
Certlflcate of Merit at the St. Lonis Convention.
Catalogues Free.
E. HiPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.
GLASSl
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Loirest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
ffe« OUT :Figure8 before buying Olasa* - - Uatimates T^eely Given,
GLASS!
F, O. BOX 11 90.
FOUKVED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warieu Street & 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6th and 9th Ave. Elevaled Stations, NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS f^ I ^ «=^«S^^
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited. Mention paper.
. THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irchitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents la stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
WHEN WRITING MENTION Thc e^I OBST'S EXCHANGT
STANDARD POTS.
' Having greatly increased our facilities for raanufacturins our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "' "^'HiLlDEipmrPA.'*'''''*'
APPARATUS,
For GREENHOUSES, ETC.
JOHN A. SGOLLAY,
74 and 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, - N. Y,
Send Btamp for catalogue.
V WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LOCKLAND
LUMBER
CO.
Clear
Green House
l^FTER
No Puny 1
RCQU RCD
MATERIAL FOR
GREENHOUSES.
Send for Circulars an<1 Testimonials.
Address I^OCKLAND. OHIO.
NEPONSET FLOWER POTS
OF WATERPROOF PAPER, LIGHT, DURABLE, UNBREAKABLE AND CHEAP.
TOMATO GROWERS have used them with success and
proved their appreciation by repeated orders.
CABBAGE GROWERS have tried them and duplicated
their orders.
MARKET GROWERS of Verbenas, Alyssum, Coleus,
and other plants which do not shun moisture, have used
them extensively in repeated seasons.
RECOMMENDED for light and safe packing of tender and
valuable plants; for the marketing of Ferns, Dutch
Bulbs, Lily of the Valley and the like.
COST about forty per cent, less than earthern pots and weifih
considerably lighter, thus saving in first cost and
freight.
For PRICE LIST and further particulars address
New York, P. O. Station, E.
Boston, Mass.
ceiptof
40 cts. 60 cts.
Forldoz. SMin. 8)^ in. Sin. 3)^ in. 4 in. Sin. 6 inch pots.
F. W. BIRD & SONS, Manufacturers, EAST WALPOLE, MASS.
Who furnish samples by mail, postpaid, c
^-^^^^^/^^l
Sold on their merits and not on tlieir antiquity.
THE RIGHT KINO OF BOILEH
ROY/IL
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.y.
-for a Greenhouse.
k'%^/%«^%%^n^«^%% '%«/%^/%/% '%^^%%%%%%'%'%/%/V^^'
168
Cut ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. A 1,1. EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
I @6 W. 24th St., New York.
Ordsrs by mall or telsgraph promptlT attonded
The^ Rlorist's Exchange:.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORlST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YORK. ^^
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Set. Ea Avt. ml Zrudwa;, NEW YORK.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
13 TFest 91tb. Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALIi, 932 18tH I
C. E. BRADSHAW,
Wholesale and Commission Florist, |
No. 760 Sixth Avsnue,
Bet. 42a and «d Sts.. NEW TOKK.
American Beauties, Carnations and
Smilax Specialties.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28tli STREET,
NEW YORK.
I We lead in American Beauty, j
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
ROHEB — American Beauty
Bennett, Cusln
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
DuclieBB of Albany . . .
E. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout...
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle,Niph6tos. Hoste
Souv. de Wootton
Ulricli Erunner
Watteville
ADIAMTDMS
Abpakagus
bouvabdia
CaUiAS
Oabnations— Helen Keller. . .
Daybreak, Edna Craig
Scott, Albertini
Storm King (special $1!^)
Ophelia, Sweetbrier.
McGowan, itfichigan
Other fancy sorts.
" common sorts
Daffodils
Daisies
Fheesia
Heliotbope
Hyacinths
LiLnT&i Habbibh
Lily of the Valley
Mignonette
Nahoibsub
Panbieb
Smilax
Tulips
Violets
2.00 to 10.00
8.00 to 20.00
4.00 to 10.00
1.00 to
1,00 to
2.00 to i 00
2.00 to 6.00
,60 to 1.00
as. 00 to 75.00
.60 to 1.00
4.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to
.... to 4.00
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to 2 00
.35 to
2.00 to
I to
.60 I
.76
1.00
1.00 to 2 00
1.00 to 2.00
4.00 to 10.00
1.00 to i.OO
1.00 to 8.00
1.00 to 3.00
.50 to I.OO
6.00 to 10.00
2 00 to 5.00
.60 to 1.60
8.00 to 12.00
6.00 to lU.OO
6.00 to 10.00
8 00 to 12.00
6. 00 to 10.00
8.00 to 12. OU
lO 00 to 20.00
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 10
6.00 to 8
6.00 to 10.00
.76 to
60,00 to 7.'i.00
2.00 to
3.00 to 10.00
to
2.00 to 2.60
1.00 to 1.60
3.00 to 4.00
....to ....
1.00 to 1.60
to
6 00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
S.oO to 8.00
6.00 to
6 00 to 10.00
6.00 to 10.00
4.00 to 10. UO
2.O0 to 6 00
1.00 to 5.00
o.OO to 8,00
... to 6U.00
4.00 to 6.00
.75 to 1.00
50. UO to 76.00
1.00 to 1.50
8.00 to 1
to 7.0U
2.00 to 4.00
... to 1.60
.... to
.... to 3.00
1.00 to 1.60
2.00 to 3
.76 to 1.6U
3.00 to 6.00
.... to 1.00
1,00 to 1.60
to 1,00
2,00 to 3,00 2.00 to 3.00
,00 to 10.00
... to 4.10
2.00 to 4.00
2 00 to 3.00
.76 to 1.00
8.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 3.00
,76 to 1.00
10.00 to 16,00
i,00 to
2.00 to 5.00
2.00 to 3.00
.76 to 1.00
10.00 to 16.00
1.00 to 1.60
to 60.00
1.00 to
6.00 to 12.0
.... to
2.00 to 2.60
1.00 to 1.60
4.00 to 6 00
.... to ....
2.00 to 3,00
.. to
1.00 to 3,00
6,00 to 12.00
2.0C to 4.00
2.00 to 3.00
4.00 to 6,00
to
Cut ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
1,00 to 1,25
26.00 to 40.00
,60 to 2.0"
.00 to 10.00
10,00 to 16,00
00 to 6.00| 3,00 to 6.00
20 to 1 60] ,75 to 1.50
.... to .36
2,00 to 3,00
10,00 to 16,00
3,00 to 5,00
6.00 to 8.00
to 3.00
.76 to 1.00
10.00 to 18,00
1.00 to 3,00
,12 to 1,00
MICHAEL A, HART,
Wholesale SbGominission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
'■'olephone Call, 1307 38th St.
_il kinds of Roses. Violets and Carnations a
specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H, A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 34tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIftLTIES.
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from ™™"« ^""''''f?' »°*
while we do not guarantee their accuracy, they are ail that can be expected trom a
market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
Fos oxMUS comMissioif i>eai,x:rs sub nexx faox:.
G£ORGB MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FtOBISTS' SCPPMBS.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele- 1
graph promptly fillett.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass. |
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WiLESRLE & CONINIISSIOH FL0BIST8,
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florigt,
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRBD. EHRET,
\]J\)0\esa\(i <;ut Flower D(jal?r
1403 FAIHMOONT AVE.
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
E»"WAR.» C. HOR.AN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 2m St, New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beanty, Specialties.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOH TO WM. J. STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, IM.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake i£ they place their orders
withi
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass
WB MARK A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPINO
choice Roses and other Flowers, carefully
packed, to all pointa in Weatern and Mldd.«
Rctnt -
KENNICOTT BROS. COBIPANY,
Wholesale -Cut Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECLALTr.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEASQUARTERS FOR CARMTIONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
The Florist's Exchange.
169
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOBTZOOLTITBIL AUOTZOITEZ&S.
JOBBERS II
FLORl
SUPPLIES.
llifbolB^&lB dafi - FIolBTBI'^l
AND FLORIST SUPPLIgS.
1402 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successorto ELLISON &KUEHN, i
Wholesale ♦ Florist,|j
1I22PINEST., ST. LOUIS, Ma
A Complete line of Wire designs,!
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiHSion Dealers In
Cut Fl«wers& Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'l, B. LOXG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Wuhlnglon St., Buffalo, N. Y.
roKcise BuiBS, florists' SUPPHES,
LONG'S FIOKISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
LiBtB, TeTms, &c., on &.pplic&tio:
Bloomsbnrs, Pa.
OBOWKB or OHOIOX
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
O.OJ). Telphonee
ORDERS B! MAIL OR TELEGRAPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
\yill receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER McCONNELIi, morlst,
S46 Fifth Avenue. . New York.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANCr
Roses at Cromwell, Conn.
If you should ask me which are the two
best roses to grow for a trade like ours,
where we sell directly to the retailers in the
smaller towns and cities, I should say un-
hesitatingly. Bridesmaid and the Bride.
There is no rose sells better or is in greater
demand the year round than the Bride, and
while the Mermet still sells well when
good. Bridesmaid is undoubtedly the com-
ing pink rose for the million. It seems to
possess all the qualities that were ever
claimed for it. We began cutting from an
early planted house about August 1, and
from that time to the present the flowers
have maintained a uniform pleasing color.
Until this season Madame de Watteville
had not been grown extensively in this
section, but it is gaining in favor rapidly,
as it well deserves. In the chrysanthemum
season we had thousands of visitors to our
greenhouses, and none of the roses grown
were more admired by the ladies than the
Wattevilles, hence I feel sure that it only
needs to be well grown to be appreciated
by the flower buying public in the smaller
cities as well as in New York. It has done
splendidly here this season, better perhaps
than any other of our roses.
Madame Cusin has not done very well
and is not as good a selling rose, still fine
specimens will always find buyers. Mme.
Hoste has grown and bloomed very finely
and will prove one of our most profitable
varieties. It is a good rose when well done
and can be sold for either white or yellow;
it is not in as great demand as the Bride,
but is much more productive, and hence
very desirable.
Souvenir de Woottou has grown well
for us, but we have not been able to cut
extra fine blooms until within the last few
weeks ; in the Fall it seems to produce
more flowers than it is able to properly
mature. For our trade it is probably more
profitable than the Meteor. Sunset has
done well and sells much better than the
Perle ; this rose is much better now than
when first introduced.
It is a question if American Beauty can
be grown to profit, at any rate if it pays to
grow it for the low price obtainable here.
Some of the fortunate ones round New
York who have for several seasons realized
175 per hundred and more during the
Winter months must now be rich.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Meteor
have proved very unsatisfactory this sea-
son, owing to their having been planted in
unsuitable soil.
It is related oC one of our eminent florists
that he once said he could grow good roses
in brick clay, if he had plenty of manure to
mix with it, meaning, I suppose, that soil
was of secondary importance, but some of
us have learned that soil is the all impor-
tant thing in rose growing. "We unfortu-
nately got this bad soil in our solid beds,
where we have bottom heat, so have been
unable to give them a fair test. However,
we have had better results from those beds
with poor soil than from benches with the
same kind of soil. I hear some of the large
growers round New York who tried this
bottom heat plan extensively this season
are very much disgusted with it and have
shut off all the heat under the beds ; our
experience is quite the opposite.
The much-abused Jacq. still finds favorln
these remote corners of the earth, and dur-
ing the Spring months sells as well as any
of the large roses. We grow quite a quan-
tity in boxes to follow chrysanthemums.
Luizet, when good, finds ready sale in
limited quantity. Besides these we handle
quantities of Laing, Brunner, Baroness
Merveille and mosses, but find it necessary
to spread out their blooming season as
much as possible, so as not to have in too
many at once. Robebt Simpson.
A New Hybrid Clematis.
General Grant is the name of a new
hybrid clematis that will be sent out this
Spring. It is supposed to be a hybrid
between Velutina purpurea and Gem; the
growth is said to be very strong and vigo-
rous, of the habit of Jackmanii, with the
large flowers of the Henryii type. The lead-
ing flowers, commonly five aud six petal-
led, are of great substance and lasting
quality. The color of the flower is rich
deep crimson purple. The variety has been
on trial three years by Mr. F. Bailer, of
Bloomington, III., (who has grown and
originated it), and has never varied inhabit
or color.
Recent Fires.
Galesburg, III.— Fire broke out in the
greenhouse of Pillsbury & Gessler on Sun-
day, January 21, causing considerable loss,
which is not covered by insurance.
• CUT FLOWERS direct from grower.!
• Ifalley, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Adianium. Trial order solicited. Write for prices. •
• Stock plants of CHEYSANXHEMUMS, 120 leading varieties. Send for list and f
J prices. Strong 3 yr. ASPAEAGIUS roots, Conover's Colossal and Palmetto. J
J Mention paper. A. N. PIERSON, CROnTWELL, CONN, f
WW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWw
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT SXRIXGS, S to 12 feet long- 50 cents eacli.
In Large or Small Quantities all the year round.
T'S EXCHANGF
ROBERT DEMCKER,
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
(^"Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchange.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIST°S EXCHANGE
CHAS» F. EVANS,
Station F,
Wholesale
Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦•
♦ E. G. HILL & CO., I
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
J
« RICHMOND, INDIANA.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦.
WHEwwnrriNG mention the florist's exchange
SMILAX.^^^
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS,
$lS.OO PER 100.
CASH WITH THE ORDER.
CHAS. F. SEITZER, Uliea, N.Y.
WHEN WRITING MEKTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMCE
CL'T SMILAX
10 cents per string net cash.
15,000 8trinj?s now ready for the market,
which must be cut to make way for
eominfr crop. Special quotations on
orders of 100 strings and over.
Send for Catalogue of BOSE PLANTS.
NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
Pleasure-
Profit
SMILAX.
GOOD HEAVY STEINQS.
15 cents per string, or
SI 2.50 per hundred.
WRITE FOE TERMS.
M. E. KASSEXT,
18 Nathan Street, - ASHTABULA. OHIO.
Can be had by using
SMILAX
Grown by
KOFFMANJHE SMILAX KING
He has it and will send it
by the Dozen, Hundred or
Thousand Strings. Send
cash with the order.
WALDEN, N.Y.
E: FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUIvTIV-A.XION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. ivi. a. hunt, Terre Haule, Ind.
TOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— Improved, very strong,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, $2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention paper.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
170
The Klorist's Exchange.
1st quality.
We have gained the reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and if you
would have the VERY BEST, send to us for sam-
ple. Two important items, vi/,.: Quality the best.
Price the lowest. Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & 66 N. Front St. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PETUNIA SEED.
Flo
crimson^ white and blue). 50 eta.
Selected Mixture, per advertiseiiio..! .
1000 seeds, 50 cts.; 3 pkts. tl.UO. New * ringed
Double, 600 seeds, 75 cts.
DIRS. T. GOULD, Petunia Speoinlist,
Lock Box 1 07. Ventui a, Califoriiln.
SPEGIIl OFFER FOH 30 DMS!
A'
NY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE ard WHOLE-
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
application, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
A. HERRMANN,
ndXXX
■■ half,
To introduce our superb progressive X,
Mammoth Verbena Seed.
There'll be some that will spare the silv
And made progressive florists laugh ;
Once plant and you'll a customer be,
That's what ive are after, dont you SEE I
Large frade packef, XX, 20 cts.; XXX, 30 ots.
for 30 days only. In Gibson's sweet scented
hybrids you'll find all that can be desired in the
Panay ; j; oz.. Jl.OO ; ^ oz., $1.60.
[To a
Our hand hybriaized double Petunia seed will
produce the bind you'll want to sell. 500 seeds,
76cte.; 1000 seeds, $1.26. The double white scab -
losa, (snowball) is the best Ihing out for Sumoer
and Pall cutting, i oz., 26 cts.; ^ oz.. iOcta.; ^ oz.,
6Ucts. DeBcriptive wholesale price list of Novel-
ties and specialties free to all. Address, cash with
order, please.
J. C. GIBSON, Woodbury, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BARGAINS.
METAL
415 E. 34th Street,
Near Ferry, NEW YORK.
MANUFACTURER OF
DESIGNS FOR FLORISTS
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and ManufacLurera of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers; such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
CAPE FLOWERS from 45c. to 7Sc. a pound.
IMMORTELLES and all other FLORISTS' SUPPLIES at lowest prices.
FRESH GALAX LEAVES ALWAYS ON HAND.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
T.TMTTM AHEATUM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $25 00 per 1000
LlLlLia AUKAIUJI/^^^ g "'150 " 40 00 "
Ju3t arrived. J 9 to 11 " 120 " 50 00 "
CYCLAMEN PERSICDM, mixed V 50 per 100
BEGONIA hybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50
GtOXINIA liybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) 8 00
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
six beat kinds,
1 (}e
_ 50. Ht
per 100, «125.
. *3.00 per 100; *1 25 per doz.
IteKonin )letnlli<
Thousands of other ci
Wi ite for what you want.
W. J. CHINNICK,
Dd Moonlight, large
lU.UU.
ttiuas and sniali plants.
Cash with order.
Trenton, N. J.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
(Good plants, and ready to ship
Geraniuine
" Rose Scented.' 2 inch
Per 100
best tedders, stronc 2-lnch $2.00
Mme. rialleroi. very stocky, 2 in. 1.50
..„.._.. 2.00
3.00
Jolden Bedder, (alone), strong, 2 in
HeliotropeH, 2inch .... '-iOU
Cauua, Mme. Crozy, dry bulbs, $1,00 per dozen.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
1 have the following, ready to ship any day.
Per 100
*j*.i.niii«inH. Mrae.SaUeroi 1.00
rLeaf. anedbl. ' '
ColeaS) about
Alt
IvyLe
, __.at2(Jspl._
Golden Bedder, (when
Dthe
ubie Sweet Alysvuii
I'uatioiis, Portia
•' Lizzie McGowan..
deredaluue) .75
.50
niajoi- 50
Puritan l'^5
Nellie Lewis 1.50
Fred. Dorner
Grace Wilder..
Garfleld.V.'.V..-".
Man
100,000 Rooted Cuttingrs Carnations ready
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence ia well located for shipping, being
8 miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
FURMAN BOILERS
Economical -Substantial- Safe.
STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
Modern Hot-Water Heating
These Boilers bave a high reputation for StannchncHS, Durabilit7
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. Minimmn Friction and
MaiimnmVelocityonlyobUinedbyVERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION.
Send for new 150-page book giving full particalare and a great
deal of valuable information on modem Heating and Ventilation
■with plans and tables for correct hot-water work. Mailed free.
Address HERENDEEN MFG. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, SENEVA, N.Y
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA. LIITLE BEAUTY.
ntroduced ; ft needs ho special care lo bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early in March, and
continues getting better as the season advances,
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom.
We have been growing this variety for Ave years ;
last year we grew 15,000 and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means ( f selling
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
customers. Every live florist should grow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of $3.00 or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. This w-lll surely be a profit-
able investment, as it can be sffld at $1,00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far feetter profit than
any other martet plantin the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in less time, with
less care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars write for circular.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in. pots, $2.60 per doz,;
$4.00 per 25; $6 00 per 50; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
I^INCOr,P« I. NBFF, Klorist.
40ZO Butler St., Pittsburs^li, Pa.
100 lOM
Verbenas, 30 bestvarieties. well rooted,
absolutely free from mildew aod rust
labelled true to n«me $0 75 $6 00
Swanley While Violet, strong and
healthy 60
New Dwarf ^Salvia Splenilens,
Compacta 1 00
ColeuK, 30 best market varieties, (abso-
lutely free from mealy bug) ion 6 00
Heliotropp, 6 best varlefifis 75
Hardy White Pattsion Flower " C.
Elliott" I 00
Dreer'8 Double Fringed PetuniaH (well
rooted and good assortment), labelled 2 00
(see adv., page l:iO.)
Alternant hera. in4 vars., strong, from
2M >o. potp. with 2 to 8 cuttintson a
plant. By express 2 CO 15 OO
A. B. DAVIS & SON,
NEAR WASHINGTON. O. C. PURCELLVILLE. VA,
ROSES.
DREER'S DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS
QUR Doul3le Fringed, Pe.
tunias are acknowl-
edged to be the finest strain
in tbe country. We have
been making a specialty of
these for over thirty years,
and annually grow on our
trial grounds over 5,000 seed-
lings, from which only the
\ery finest are selected for
propagation.
We are now sending out
fine three inch pot plants,
which will furnish a quantity
of cuttings in a short time
in fifteen choice varieties.
$1.26 per dozen; $8.00
^ ,„„^ per 100. Setof 16 varieties
Fertilizing Petunias at our Nursery at RivertOn, August, IS93. ^^^ SI.50.
We also offer tlie following clioice strains of
PETUNIA DOUBLE, Drear's Large Flowering and Fringed. —Carefully hybridized
and saved from' our own unrivaled collection, well known to be the finest in the country.
Per 500 seeds, 76cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.50.
PETUNIA, SINGLE, HAND HYBRIDIZED, Dreer
Mixed Great care haa been taken in selecting this lari
mottled, striped and fringed Petunias. Trade pkt., 60 cts.; y»
HENRY A. DREER.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SOtTPEBT, gyenrold, will makcniceflowir-
ing plants for Easter, S7.00 per 100.
SOCPEBT, METEOR, MAKIB GUILLOT.
SAFBANO, strong planis from 2J^ Inch poi?,
ready to shift. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS.
VEBNON from 8)^ in. pots, S3.60 per 100.
ABGENTEA GUTATA, 2!^ in. pots. J3.L0 a 100.
GIGANTBA, 2)4 in. pots, S5.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS.
PETUNIAS.
Double fringe in good variety, Sii.OO per ICO.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
i Large Flowering and Fringed
e flowering strain of beautiful
.z.,$3.50; Koz., *4.50.
PHILADELPHIA, PA,
CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MORE UOOM.
Remember we are headquarters for
COLEUS.
Golden Queen is the leader, it is a finer yellcw
than the Golden Bedder and a better grown .
We have a surplus of Golden Bedder anil
Crimson Verscliaft'eltiiaud alarge number of
other varieties. Kooted cuttings, $6.00 per 1000.
Liberal discounts for large orders.
Also a few thousand GERANIUMS, grown
in flats, 81-76 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. The same
in 2^ in. pots. $2.35 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.
AGEKATUMS, blue and white, 3J^ in. pots,
S1.75 per 100. Same in flats, $1.00 per 300.
Rooted cuttings, 75 cents per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 3j^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; in flats,
$1.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.35 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Dreer's strain, unnamed mixed,
24^ in. pots, $3.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, of
the same, $1.50 per 100.
Douljle Wliite Petunias same price.
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties, $1-25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1.25 per lOU.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
At these prices tbe selection of sorts to renjain
with us. Cash must always accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. ■ SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MI?N1')tJN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PAGE
Bi»"163
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t shoot
and
aim to grow into
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"oua plant
A
WEEKLY
MEDIUM
OF
INTERCHANGE FOR
FLORISTS
NURSERYMEN
SEEDSMEN
AND
THE
TRADE
IN
GENERAL.
¥0L.
¥1.
No
11.
NEW YORK,
FEBRUARY
lO,
1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
MIIED FERNS FOR FLORISTS' OSE
Comprising the Best Varieties, as follows:
Adiantum cuneatum variegatum x
Adlantam pubescens
Asplenium bulblferum
Asplenium trifoliatum
Aspidium amabile
Aspidium tensimense
Blechnum occidentale
G-ymnogramme chrysophylla
Gymno gramme Peruviana argyro'
phylla
Iiastrea lepidota
Iiastrea aristata variegata
Nephrolepis tuberosa \
Nephrodium moUe /
Onychium auratum
Onychium japonicum
Pteris argyrsea
Pteris tremula
Pteris VictoriBB
Pteris Wallichiana
Pteris serrulata
Pteris serrulata densa
Pteris albo-lineata
Pteris longifolia
Polypodium aureum
Scolopendrium vulgare
ALL GOOD,
STRONG,
HEALTHY
STUFF,
Frotji 2 inch pots.
115.00 per 100;
S40.00 per 1 000.
ORCHID CUT FLOWERS = = =
In assorted lots by express, $5.00 to $25.00 per Box.
TUBEROSES
.... Double Excelsior Pearl.
Selected large bulbs, 4 to 6 inches in circumference,
IN ANY QUANTITY.
Orders booked now for present (weather permitting) or future delivery.
Per 1,000. $8.00 ; In 5.000 lots. $7.50 per 1.000 ;
In 10.000 lots, $7.00 per 1.000.
These are Extra Selected Stock and are certain to be wanted
as soon as the weather opens, and Florists would do well
tos secure their supply at once.
New Pure White Comet Ister
Price per Trade Packet 25 cents.
THE ATTENTION
OF
THE TRADE
Is respectfully called to our Price
List of especially selected
FLORISTS'
FLOWER
SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS,
BULBS, AZALEAS,
And FLOEISTS' SUPPLlESj,
Which will be mailed ta
all applicants.
We request the trade to netice
particularly our high j^rade strains
of Asters, Calceolaria, Ciner-
aria, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mig-
nonette* T^asturtiums, FanBies»
Petunias, Primulas, Stocks and
Sweet Peas, also our s^ect list of
Can lias. Gladiolus, Dalilias^
Lilies and Azaleas.
22 DEY STREET,
NE^W YORK.
Z FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SEEDS!
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
OUR SPECIALTY
Clioicest strains for Florists' use.
Our new 1894 Trade List contains a full line
at reasonable quotations for best quality seed;
list mailed free.
We Allow 10 per cent. Discount for Cash
From our well assorted stock we offer ;
such aslmmor-
j telles. Cape
Flowers, paper pre.-sed Hartford and Maiden-
hair Ferns, Wheat Sheaves, Flower Baskets,
Pot Holders, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc.,
etc. ; all quoted in our beautifully and richly
illustrated new Trade List mailed free. Also
the best winter cemetery
decoration, in rich
assortment of tasteful designs : Wreaths,
Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc., in green or
white foliage.
UyuQu L6dV6S| Natural prepared,
equal to fresh cut in appearance, according to
size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60c. and 75c. each.
Supplies of all Kinds,:
Metal Designs,
We have a few boxes of
Berlin -grown Pips 'eft unsold,
which we offer at $10.00 per 1000.
The original box of 2,500 pips
at $20.00 the box.
We recommend our stock of Spring bulbs, such as
Lilium Auratum, Lancifolium, Gladiolus.Tuberoses, Begonia,
Gloxinia, etc., aH quoted in our Trade Seed List.
Bouquet Green, about 500 lbs. left on hand which we offer as long as unsold, in
original bags of about 30 lbs. at 5 cts. per lb.; entire lot at 4 cts. per lb.
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station £, 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Mew York,
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The Klorist's Exchanged,
ELLIOTT & SONS,
54 & 56 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
WM.
ESTABLISHED 1845.
We are closing out the balance of our consignment of LIUUM ABKA'ICM
at the following Iovt figures :
( 9 to 11 in $5.50 per 100.
Extra Fine Bulbs, j 7 to 9 in 4-00
Also extra fine mixed GLADIOLUS, $10.00 per 1000 : Secdlirgs, $11 00 per 1000.
CANE STAKES, 7 to 8 feet ■ -^ ■■_■■■■;■ ^ ■ *^-"0 per lUOO-
SWEET PEAS FOR FORCINC.
per lb I P*'^'''
Blanche Ferry $0.75 Mrs. Sankey, finest white |3.00
Pnrp White . . 1.50 Blushing Bride I'OO
Painted Lady: l ! i 1 1 ! ! 1 '. '. . l 0.60 I Splendor, brilliant scarlet 1.00
Invincible, scarlet 75 cts. per lb.
IF ORDERED BY MAIL ADD S CENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
FLOWER seeds:
Trade pkt. ^
Aster, Victoria, all colors •■ ?t°' i
" Mignon, best white ^c. ^
Daisy, Snowflake 26c. 4
•■ LonKtellow -AA---?^"- ♦
Jlignonette, Machet oz.BOc. 10c. «
ijmilax oz. 10c. . «
Stocks, Hunt's Florists' white.
I.
Cut and come f
,./s(
Snowflake Ka oz. $1.00. 2oc ^
Sweet Peas, ail the best kinds. ♦
Verbena, separate colors 2.5c. ^
Mammoth 25c. #
Send for preliminary Seed List, now ready. «
E. H. HUNT, X
19 I^afce Street, CHICAGO, ItL. {
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
Zirngiebel Seeds for florists.
QUALITY WARRANTED.
Giant fflarltet and Giant Fancy Fansies.
Extra Early and Late Asters.
Extra Early White Stock;.
In trade packages at ONE DOLLAR each.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Ntedham, Mass.
LILIUM HARRIS!!.
Original and largest erowers of this important bolb.
OUR SPEOIKUTV:
True Stock, Lowest Prices. Best Quality
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TAKRVTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK.
WHEWWamWG WEWTIOHTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
r
WE SELL SEEDS, t
^ Special low price? to 0
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS. 5
^ WEEBER & DON, i
\ Seed Merchants and Growera, ^
r 114 Chambers Sf., - NEW YORK. W
tryDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
XL
prices.
Tiiey
_, ,iie lov
TRADE LIST
, the iovrest
Phlladelphlat
NEW CROP ONION SEED
00 PER POUND-
■ ^^ \^ Either RED W/ETHERSFIELD or
YELLOW DANVERS.
*Q.25 PER POUND for
.'* fc- American Grown Prizetaker,
ts of FIVE POUNDS of one kind or assorted
desired. With every JS5.00 order goes Free a
iOy of Greiner's Newest and Best Book,
ONIONS FOR PROFIT," telling all the Se-
of Success in Old and New Onion Culture.
IfYou Garden for Profit
nd should buy at Wholesale
BURPEE'S BLUE LIST
mailed Free to Market Gardeners every-
while entitled to Mc lo'u.'esi prices possibie,
should always be sure to get Only the Best Seeds That
Grow! BURPEE'S SEEDS ARE WARRANTED,—
fev) equal , none better — and are annually sold direct to many moi'e
planters than arc the seeds of any other growers.
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Seed Growers, Philadelphia,Pa.
4®- If you have not already seen BURPEE'S FARM ANNUAL for i8
handsome book of 172 pages, it is pronounced by papers everywhere The Leadin
It tells all about the Choicest Vegetables and Most Beautiful Flowers for Thk H
^•■••■•■■■■■■■■■■■■■•■■•■•■■■■•••••••— I
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
4-13 East 34-th street,
I NearLonji Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
XO EXCHANGE.
A few thousand double Pearl Tuberose
Bulbs for new varieties of Chrysanthe-
mums, good young Koses, Fartugium
grande, or Caladium Esoulentum.
C. G. NANZ, OWENSBORO, KY.
"MEN WRmwG MENTION 1
: FLORtST'S EXCHANGE
10,000 No. 2 DWARF FEARL TUBEROSES.
3 to 4 inches, srood flowering oulbs,
$3.00 per 1000; 2,000 for $5.00.
500,000 No. 1 STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
20 good varieties at low pi-ices for quality
of plants. Send for price list.
6,000 CONCORD GRAPES, 2 year old, good,
well rooted plant", at $10.00 per 1000.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
♦ ♦ GLADIOLUS BULBS. * *
onn nnn cushman-s strain of
^UU,UUU SEEDLINGS. 1 to m in.,
$10.00 per 1000; IJ^ in. and over, $12.00 per 1000.
MIXED, 1 inch and over, $6.00 per 1000.
WORLD'S FAIR MEDAL AWARDED.
Cushman Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Otilo.
. MIQNON ASTER .
The Best for Cut Flowers.
Per ounce, $1.50.
! PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION.
iNGLBsiDE Nurseries,
Alhambra, California.
F. EDWARD GRAY
V
Gro>ver of
SEEDS
BULBS
and CARNATIONS
For IHARKET GARDENERS and FLORISTS.
Almost our entire extensive business is supplying the choicest varieties of Garden
and Flower Seeds direct to Market Gardeners and Florists. I
We furnish not only sorts that are pure and true of their kind, but we make a ,
close study of the varieties that are especially adapted to the wants of the Gardener j
who grows for Market and Shipping. |
While there are other good reliable seed houses, there is no house in the trade
that has given the wants of this class of planters the careful attention we have or can
serve him, as well.
Fully appreciating the great care necessary vfith this class of orders, they are care-
fully separated and given to our most reliable and trusted employes to execute.
Our handsome Catalogue and Wholesale Market Gardener's Price List will be sent
free and their Photographic Illustrations truthfully portray the Superior
Vegetables our Seeds produce.
Al ia first and second sizes, well
cured. Samples will
TELL THE STORY.
FREE, with prices on application.
T17 \ AT'TPtl ItoQted Cuttings best va-
W Ai\ 1 h\}» ricties Geraniums. Name
sorts an<i price.
GEO. R. KNAPP. Asbury Park, N. J.
^UCNTIONTHEF
rs EXCHANGE
JOHNSON
i 2\7 & 219 Market St.,
& STOKES,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. •
January, 30, 1894.
SWEET PEAS.
This week we have completed the
planting of twenty acres to Sweet Peas.
In the Fall we can deliver a Pea that will
be perfection personified. This locality
is especially adapted for the production
of good, plump and perfect seeds, hav-
ing a long temperate season for perfect-
ing their growth. We will guarantee the
vitality of our seeds to be from 50 to 60
per cent, higher than any others.
Varieties for Fall of '94 delivery:
Rlancbe Ferry
Lottie Eckford
Splendor
Empress of India
Borreaton
Princess of Wales
Mrs. Sankey Red and White Striped
Eckfords' Choicest Mixed
CARNATIONS.
Ask about our new Carnations,
MABEL F. GRAY and INGLESIDE;
they will create a sensation when seen.
"We also have some new hybridized
Gladiolus of our own origination that
will create a furore in the flower world.
Address all communications to
F. EDWARD GRAY,
Alhambra, California.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Period. 1000.
Lilium Speciosum Album $6 00
•• " Roseum 5 00
" " Rubrum 6 00
Single Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop
finest strain, in i separate colors. . 4 00 $36 OO
ConvallariaMajalis, German pips 1 00 8 OO
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al.,
(big)bulbs 90 7 50
Low-budded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stock 0 00
English stock 11 00
shrubs can be cdered
for March Oth delivery.
All other plants
Queen of England
Isa Eckford
Orange Prince
Cardinal
Miss Hunt
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEARL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Orders accepted subject to stoclt being-
unsold.
Sweet Pea ^^0^"
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL
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The Klorist's Exchange.
173
1st quality.
We have gained the reputation of having the
finest. TUBEROSES in the world, and i£ you
would have the VERY BEST, send to us for sam-
ple. Two important items, viz. : Quality the best.
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & 66 N. Front St. PHILADELPHIA, PA
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Msriet Stieat, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kfe. Cable Address : DeForest Phila.
Price lists on application.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S
TUBEROUS BEGONIA SEED
SINGLE ONLY.
MRS. THOS. L&WRANGE, Ogdensburg, N.Y.
TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS.
(GRIFFIN'S STRAIN.)
J^ Medal awarded at World's
Fair. Seeds and Tubers
now ready at lowest rates. Send for illustrated
descriptive catalogue. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Nursery Co., Westbury Station, Long Island.
IPOMCEA PANDURATA.
Hardy, day blooming Moonflower, Northern grown,
$3.50 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
JAiVIES FROST, GieeiiTille, Ohio.
PALM SEEDS
Latania Borbonica.
We have just received a consignment,
the quality of which we can guarantee ;
it being the pick of the new crop. Price,
65 cents per lb., by mail. $40.00 per 100
lbs. , by express or freight.
Order at once and insure your supply
of plants for next season.
THE AMERICAN EXOTIC NURSERIES,
K. D. HOYT, Manager.
SEVEN OAKS, - ■ FLORIDA,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE Ft-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
mm DELIVER!,
(JULY AND AUGUST.)
PALM SEEDS.
(From California aad Australia.)
TREE FERN STEMS.
FREESIAS.
(We' will have over a Million of
FREBSIAS, running from 7-16tli to
% of an inch.
CALLAS.
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
LIL. LONGIFLORUMS.
CALIFORNIA SMALL BULBS.
(BrodiEeas, Calochortus, Fritillarias.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send lor it.
We want your orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
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GROWN UNDER CALIFORNIA'S SUNNY SKIES.
AMARYLLIS, Beautiful Hybrid Seedlings, strong bulbs, $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. SPLENDID
NEW CANNA, Pink Ehemanni, Gut term an ni, 26c, (.'acb; counterpart of Ebemannl except in color. Mag-
nificent foliage. CANNA VENTURA, 60c. per doz.; $3.60 per 100 ; Mad. Crozy, Star of '91, Souv. de Asa
Gray, $5.00 per 100. Dark Foliage; Free. Carnot, Doyen Sisley, Geoffrey St. Hlllaire, $1.00 per doz.;
$6.00 per 100 ; assorted other choice varieties, $4.50 per 100. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, $3.00 and
$6.00 per 100 plants ; seeds, $1.M per oz. PAPYRUS AN TIQUORUM, $1.50 to $2.00 and $3.00 per doz.
BAMBOO, $1.50 and $2.00 per doz. No plant order filled fov less than $3.00 IPOMOEA, Heavenly
Blue, 60c. per trade packet; $2.00 per oz. COSiMOS, Pink, 75c. per oz.; White, 60o. peroz.; Mixed,
40c. per oz. SWEET PEAS, see Floiiists' Exchange for December. VERBENA, Mammoth red, white,
and pink, mixed, $1.50 per oz. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, choice mixed, J/g oz., $1.26 ; U oz., 16.00 ; 1 oz.,
$9.60. CALLIOPSIS MAMMOTH, 75c. per oz. SMILAX, $3.60 per lb. GERANIUM CUTTINGS,
double, single. Bronze and Gold, Double Ivy, in qua,ntity. Send for Trade List.
THBODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, Ventura=by=the=Sea, CaUfornia.
loxinia hybrida crassifolia erecta,
G!
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
$6.00 per 100.
GHAS. SGHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK.
A FEW SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS.
_^ Ampelopsis Veitchii plct. 10c. ; oz. 25c.
-rjp A iv Centaurea Candid iSBima per 1000 seeds, 45e.
y/jfr iVi k. * gymnocarpa pkt.lOc; oz. 50c.
/> Jt'y^ J .t V I , V Daisy, Longfellow, pink pkt. 25c.
^--</*3 1 I J jf.# / ^ " Snowball, white pkt. 25c.
>JL^ * J I T/TM / ' Lobelia Srieciosa pkt. lOc; %oz. 30c.
i|BFL\* i9*ir^M Ay'* " Crystal Palace Compacta pkt. 25c.
i * JMP^ \\ t^^^'Tj^ Maurandyu, mixed pkt. S5c.
f iftjgv V \ tBjJr^ >Jg / Mignonetto Macliet ..pkt. lOc; oz. 60c.
P,, ^T^^L \ Vajr ^^'S^. Miisk Plant, (Mimulus Moschatus) pkt. 10c.
yx. »»«X]LtaB^yj||Z|i^P^ Oxalis Xropseoloides pkt. 35c.
V'^^^ZS^nr-^ W^^t * Petunia H;t^l>rida", finest mixed pkt. 10c.
\ 7*^^^-^ m\\ \ " Best large flowering: mixture pkt. 50c.
\^Adr M \ I " B<jst Double, mixed 600 seeds, $1.00
£fl _ / I QTOOl^Q LARGE I-LOWEBING DWAKF
W^ f f I ^ ■ V.'^^rN.O. GERMAN, TEN "WEEKS.
^^ /'^^L - ^ White, Crimson, Dark Blue, Rose, Liglit Blue,
^jtL^J^^^tf (Canary TelloTr, All Colors Mixed.
^"f 'I "" ^ "^^^ ^^ above, per oz., $3.00; packet, 35 cents.
V j * Snowflake, "whifce, for forcing pkt. 25c.
TO. w White Per fection, or cut and come again pkt. 35c.
„..^^„„ «. . Eire Flame , the most brilliant red pkt. 35c.
|*ANST, Giant Mixture, laijre^it flowering sorts only pkt. 50c. ; J^oz. 75c.: oz. $5.00.
SWEET PEAS, Alba MagnifLca ...oz.l5c.; lb. $1.35
" Blanche Jbeiij, best pink , oz. lOc; U lb. 35c.; lb. 65c.
^%rvrK; VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, .iZT^o.
WHENWRITINGMENTIONTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
DR[[R'S OFr[R or $[IISOIItBl[ riOWER SIEDS.
Fertilizing Pefunli
QUR Double Frin{?ed Pe-
the country. We have
been making a specialty of
these for over thirty years,
and annually g'row on our
trial grounds over 5,000 seed-
lings, from which only the
very finest are selected for
propagation.
and Fringed. — Carefully
hybridized and saved from
our own unrivaled collec-
tion, well known to be the
finest in the country. Per
500 seeds, 75cts.; 1000 seeds,
§1.50.
PETUNIA, SINGLE,
HAND HYBRIDIZED,
Dreer's Large Flowering
Truffaut's Perfection, Paeony-Flowered.
Trade pkt. oz.
Pure White ... 30 $3.35
Light Blue . . "
2.25
Trade pkt. oz.
Purple Violet . 30 $2.25
Crimson ... 30 3.35
Trade pkt.
White 35
Light Blue ... 35
Improved Victoria.
oz. Trade pkt. oz.
$3.00 Purple .... 35 $3.00
3.00 Scarlet .... 35 3.00
Trade pkt. oz.
Pink ... 30 $2.25
Mixed . . 25 3.00
Trade pkt. oz.
Pink ... 35 $3.00
Mixed . . 35 3.00
Pure White Asters.
Mig'Don Pure White Trade packet, 40 cts.; oz. $4.00
Dwarf TThite Qneen " 35 cts. " 3.00
Queen of the Market. Pure White " 35 cts. " 2.00
Tick's Branching White Aster Small packets, 15 cts. each ; 6 for 75 cts
Semple's Branching Asters, Pink and White, mixed. Trade pkt., 50 cts ; oz. $4.00
BALSAM, Perfection, Double White " 25 cts. " 1.00
" Douhle, choice mixed " 20 cts. " 50 cts
BEGONIA, Tuberons-Eooted, Finest mixed, single . " 75 cts,
" Tuberous-Rooted, Finest double, mixed " $1.00
" Yernon " 50 cts.
CARNAXION, Marguerite, mixed " 75 cts. " $2.50
CANNA, Crozy's, finest mixed " 15 cts. " 40 cts
COBJEA SCANDENS " 15 cts. " 50 cts
COSMOS HTBBIDCS, choicest mixed " 15 cts. " 50 cts
« " pure white " 15 cts. " 75 cts
tt " light pink " 15 cts. " 75 cts
CYCLAMEN Persicnm Album, pure white 100 s. 50 cts.; 1000 s. $4.00
« « choice mixed J^ oz. 60 cts. ; oz. $4.00
" " Gtiganteum, finest mixed, large flowering, 100 s. $1.00; 1000 s. 8.00
GLOXINA, Hybrida Erecta, choice mixed Trade pkt., 50 cts.
" New spotted and tigered " 50 cts.
LOBELIA, erinus. Crystal Palace speciosa " 25 cts.; oz. $1.00
MAURANDYA, Barclayana, purple " 20 cts. " 1.75
« Choice mixed " 20 cts. " 1.50
MIGNONETTE, Machet, true " 15 cts. "50 cts
" Dreer's Royal Exhibition, per oz., $8.00; per % oz., $1.25; trade
packet, 50 cts.
SALVIA, splendens, scarlet sage Trade pkt., 20 cts.; oz. $1.50
SALVIA Trade packet; 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; lb. $5.00
STOCK, Large Flowering Dwarf Ten Week . . . Trade pkt., 40 cts.; oz. $2.50
« ImproTed Snowflake J^ oz- P^O; trade packet, 50 cts
VERBENA, Dreer's Mammoth .... Trade packet 50 eta.; ^ oz. 60 cts.; oz. $2.00
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHEN WRmNQ MENTION THE FtORIST-S EXCHANGE
174,
The^ Florist's Exchanger
YOU CAN SBCUKB ALL THE
"W. A. MANDA,
The Universal HorticuUural Establishment,
AFTER YOU HAVE READ ALLTHE OTHER 'AOS'
READ THIS!
per 100.
Dbl.Ivy leaved Geraniams,bestsarts$5.0U
Nepeta Glechoma 3.00
Fuchsia "Suniay" S.OO
Fai-fngiam Grande $1,00 per doz.
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
Morrisviile, Pa.
CHOICE YmES '^''liZ'Zttt*''
5000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 yr. pot-g:rown,
fine, S7.00 per 100.
3000 Clematis Paniculata, (creamy white,
flowers in clusters, very fragrant, profuse
bloomers) 1 yr. pot-grown, fine, 310.00 a 100.
GOOO Honeysuckles, Golden, Hall's Japan,
Fragrans, strong- plants, $6.00 per 100.
3000 £ng:lisli Ivy, 1 yr. very fine. $8.0fi per 100.
1000 Akebia Quinata, (a fine climber, bears
a rich maroon flower) S6.00 per 100.
THE WM. H. MOON CO.,
WHENWftmWGMEHTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MORE ROOM
Remember we are headquarters for
COLEUS.
Golden Queen is the leader, it is a finer yellow
than the Golden Bedder and a better grower.
We have a surplus of Golden Bedder and
Crimson Verschaflfeltiiaudaiarge number of
other varieties. Kooted cuttings, S6.00 per 1000.
Liberal discouuts for large orders.
Also a few ihousand GERANIUMS, grown
in flats, $1.75 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. The same
in 2)4 in. pots, $2.35 per 100 : $20.00 per 1000.
A6EBATUMS, blue and white, 2]^ in. pots,
$1.75 per 100. Same in flats, $1.00 per 100.
Kooted cuttings, 75 cents per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 2^ in. pots. $3.00 per 100 ; in flats,
$1.50 per 100. Booted cuttings, $1.25 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Dreer's strain, unnamed mixed,
Z}4 in- pots, $3.50 per 100. Kooted cuttings, of
the same, $L.50 per 100.
Double White Petunias same price.
HELIOTKOPE, 4 varieties, $1.25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1.25 per 100.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
At these prices the selection of sorts to remain
with us. Cash must always accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE., . SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING M^WI I^JW T^C r-ORiST'S EXaHAWGE
_ and strong- plants, S2.00 per
100. Transplanted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.
Rooted cuttings. $6.00 per 1000, all to color. Cash.
W. B, ■Woodruff, Florist, Westfield, N. J
COLXJIMBIA.
_ety. "We
Not a vein of any color but yelfow. Foliage
; for three ye
perfect
shape as C-Verachaffel til. $1.00 per doz. by mail
post paid. Ready Ist April.
Bellmore* Queens Co., l>* I,, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
from 3 in. pots, $1.85 per 100.
Kooted Cuttings, 76c. per 100. Cash with order.
Write for prices on Bedding Plants. MRS. J.
P. BEAN & CO., West End Greenhouses,
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
100,000 VERBENAS.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
jX.rv.F'V.r w M.^M.m..m^M-mM. -w ^^n^, IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2 50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $3.00 per 1000.
^■l- NO HXJST OH TU^ILDEJzii. -K-
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are tlie larg^est growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
315,500. Ourplants thisyearfally equal, if not surpass, anytreliaveevergrown.
_J. L,. DIL,L,OX, Bloomsburg, Pa.
BUSINESS.
BUSINESS.
. . . VERBENAS . .
Special offer lo reduce sfock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed Mammoths, 2>4 in.
pots $3.00 $35.00
Unsurpassed MammotUs, routed
cuccmgs 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 2>4 in.
pots 2.50 20.00
. . CARNATIONS . .
Leading trade varieties of Dwarf Budded and Standard Roses, Clematis,
etc., grown by the Boskoop (Holland) Nursery Association (Prize Winners at the
World's Fair) imported at
HKRD TITU^e PRICeS.
Send for Special Spring Import List. On hand for immediate delivery a few
H. P. Roses for forcing or potting ; also Extra Berlin Pips, Lily of Valley and A No. i
Tuberoses at inside prices.
READ WHAT FOSTITE IS DOING.
of this valuable mildew destroyer.
CSiffned) Albert liNOPF, Pres.
FO^XITTF' ^^ ^°''' ^^ Seeds-
* "l«3 1 mV men throughout the
country. In Canada by
J. A. SIMiyiERS, 147 KING ST., TORONTO,
And by
3 Goenties Slip, New York.
5MENTIONTHEF
RIST'egXCHftWGF
YICK'S NEW WHITE BRANCHING ASTER.
Rooted Ciittines— Ed
old's. Wm. ScDtt. Pardu
. Craig, Mrs. B. Rey-
' n, New Jersey.
Puritan, Daybreak, Aurora, Lizzie McGowan, Tidal
Wave, Portia. Grace Wilder, etc.
CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS
. . . ROSES . . .
Per 100
Hybrid Perpetuals, leading sorts, strong
field-grown plants, dormant $8 00
Ever-blooming sorts, field-grown 6 00
Forcing sorts, 3 inch pots, strong 6 00
BECONI r
In variety, routed cuttings, S2.00 per 100.
Per 100 Per 100.
AGERATUM, blueand whife $1.36 $10.00
CUPHEA 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 3.00 15.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.25 10.00
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.36 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
The Florists* Favorite.
Has no superior (often sold "by Florists
for Chrysanthemums). Easily grown from
seed. Anticipates the Chrysanthemum by
petals broad, lorin, and many of them more
or leas twisted and curled. Plant iaa strontr
grower, and has marked tendency to form
small pockets
For prices write
724
East Avenue,
NOVELTIES.
Hibiscus, Sunset.
Dablia, Ethel Vick.
Large Morning Glories.
Double Anemone.
Charmer Pea.
JAMES VICK'S SONS.
DAN'L B. Long,
Wholesale Florist,
Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 2, 'ftl.
JAMES VlCK'3 SONS :
" The flowers of Tick's New
White Branching Aster re-
ceived from growers last fall
were remarkable in character
and about the best selling
flower we handled during the
year." Dan'l B. LONG.
Geneva, N.T., Sept. 15, 1893.
JAMES VICK'S SONS:
Gentlemen—" I am very enthusiastic
In favor of Vick's New "White Branch-
ing Aster, it is one of the most valuable
novelties that has been introduced of
late years. When other asters were in
their prime these were just beginning
to open their buds, and r
full of large, pure white splendid flowers,
and an abundance of buds that insures
its continued blossoming un til cut down
by frost, even if such an event does not
take place till well into October. 1 can
not say too much in its praise."
Geo. S. Conover.
Salter Bros., Florists.
Rochester, N.Y., Feb. 3. '91.
MESSRS- JAS. TICK'S SONS :
Dear Sirs — " We consider
Tick's Branching Aster the
finest "White Aster in exist-
ence. The flowers are equal
to Ivory Chrysanthemums.
In our estimation it cannot
be given too much praise."
SALTER BROS.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
A Florists' Club is about to be organized
by the local growers here ; none but those
raising flowers will be admitted as it is in-
tended to limit the subjects discussed to
those strictly pertaining to floriculture.
Washington.
The Market.
The last two weeks have been very
busy ones with the florists ; large social
events have crowded each other at the end
of the season. The Washington Assembly
took place Monday evening at the Arling-
ton. The floral work was most elaborate,
many fine flowers being used. Several
cabinet dinners were given last week, the
most interesting one from a florist's point
of view being that given by the Secretary
of Agriculture. The decorations were in
green and red. A big cornucopia of red
carnations resting on a wide bed of adian-
tums formed the center-piece ; the cornu-
copia was filled to overflowing with a great
variety of different colored fruits. Two
capital representations of date trees iu
fruit, the work of the confectioner, were
placed on each side of the center-piece. The
ices were served in the form of vegetables,
such as onions, potatoes, beets, mush-
rooms and corn.
Flowers of good quality have been any-
thing but plentiful in this vicinity lately.
Most of the rose houses being off crop large
quantities were shipped from other cities
daily. Violets are still very plentiful ;
Roman hyacinths, tulips and narcissus are
over abundant.
The fashions in flowers at the swell din-
ners and receptions are governed to a more
or less extent by what is used at the
Executive Mansion. A goodly number of
camellias were used there at one of the re-
ceptions lately and several camellia decora-
tions have been the outcome.
Prices run about as follows : La France
and Bride, $2 and S3; Perle, $1.50 ; Kaiserin,
$3 ; American Beauty, S3 to $12 ; Meteor,
S3 ; carnations, 50 cents ; valley, 75 cents
and $i ; tulips, 50c.; callas, $3; violets, $1.50;
Romans, 50 cents; narcissus, 50 cents;
mignonette, 50 cents.
White House Decoration.
The third and last of the state dinners
for the season at the White House was
tendered to the members of the Supreme
Court on the evening of February 1. The
decorations were in red, principally tulips.
There were nine large made-up pieces on
the table ; the centerpiece was a circular
mass of asparagus and tulips, about three
feet in diameter ; next came two oblong
pieces of the same flowers. At the ends of
the tables were six round plats, each about
two feet through ; the candle shades were
bright red to match the flowers. The two
mantels were filled at one end with low
f rowing plants, the remaining space being
Ued with tulips standing upright near
the plants, and gradually falling until at
the opposite end they were nearly flat. In
the east room a large revolving electric
star was placed among the palms in one of
the big window recesses. Small electric
bulbs were used everywhere among the
greenery in great profusion with splendid
effect.
Transporting Plants in Frosty Weather.
The distance between the green-
houses and the Executive Mansion makes
it necessary that great precautions be
taken in frosty weather for the safety of
the plants of an extra tropical nature,
which are used in great quantities, such as
marantas, crotons, Dieffenbachiasand cur-
merias. These are all conveyed in huge
wooden boxes about ten feet long, two
feet wide and two-and-a-half feet deep,
with closely fitting lids. A stout piece of
boarding runs along either side; within
this again are carrying spokes, that can be
drawn out when wanted, by which to carry
the box. In lifting these heavy boxes filled
with plants into a wagon there is no in-
convenience arising from withdrawing the
spokes after getting into limited space.
Palm leaf FungQS.
The little brownish fungus which
disfigures some kinds of palm leaves is
very bad this season on a great number of
palms around here. It is worst on the dif-
ferent species of phoenix. It is known by
the name of Graphiola phoenicis. I under-
staud that its life history and methods of
Erevenlion and cure are being investigated
y the Agricultural Department botanists.
G. W. Oliter.
^W" The Best Advertising Medium for you is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Why? Because it meets
I more of your customers than anu other paoer.
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PACE
■d8 3-
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
175
Business, Character and Protection.
Any sensible man of Intelligence, who
has opportunity to notice the working de-
tails ot tlie average florist, or, at least, o£ a
large number who pretend- to be such,
would be apt to unhesitatingly admit that
too often he stands in his own light and
against his interest. Our sensations sway
us, and sentiments become impressed in
our EQinds to an unusual degree, at what
occurs at the obsequies of relatives or
acquaintances, while the florist, through be-
coming so accustomed to the business that
goes with furnishing flowers at such oc-
casions, is oft-times apt to carelessly over-
look the details of his acts, in their in-
fluencing or creating impressions. His
highest Ideal should ever be to exert the
best efforts possible to produce impressions
conducive to good.
No abuse of his influence stands out
more glaring than whatmay be done, with-
out any interference, about the sacred
death chamber and its accompaniments.
And so much of this can be done without
notice, by those who at the time should be
interested in its suppression through their
minds being bowed with sorrow and un-
prepared to note details.
No doubt the florists are themselves
much to blame for the reaction against the
use of flowers at funerals ; that any one will
say, however, flowers are not wanted
to then perform their created duty. But
the show placed before the eyes of the in-
telligent and observing people of taste and
refined intellects, ot illy created, stiff and
formal arrangements, inharmonious and
inconsistent in character, is what has been
the strongest factor in inducing people to
wish to forego seeing sucb usages repeated.
The florist too often sees in his mind's eye,
every five or flfty he can work towards his
coffer, regardless of future results near or
distant. Aside from moral influence (and
he should ever remember that he occupies
the most noble of callings, will he but
make it so) his shortsightedness is here re-
markable from a business point of view.
It pleases the writer to know that an or-
ganization of florists has taken action con-
cerning abuses of a similar character. On
October 16 last, J. W. Constantine, of Buf-
falo, N. Y., presented to the Florists' Club
of that city a declaration followed by a set
of resolutions.
The introduction of the same created al-
most a sensation in the club meeting, and
discussion after discussion was held on It,
in which time it was tabled again and again
for final action. During the interim, how-
ever, the majority of the club members,
some of whom at the start were strongly
opposed to several of its features, took an
afttrmative view of It, and it was finally
acted on favorably, and passed by a full
and stong vote on Decern ber J 9. It reads as
follows :
Whereas, Complaint has been made that
certain florists of Buffalo are in the habit,
of using undue means to advertise their
business. Parties making complaint are
in position to know whereof they speak.
The means complained of are :
First — 'The stamping of florist's business
cards on the back of private cards left with
florists to be attached to funeral floral
pieces.
Second — The placing of florist's business
cards under the door of a house where a
person had Just expired.
Third — Attaching tags with business
card printed thereon, and failing to remove
same on delivery of the floral pieces.
Therefore,
Be it resoVved, That in the judgment of
the members ot the Buffalo Florists' Club
the above acts as charged have a tendency
to cast a reflection on the high moral char-
acter of the florist and his business.
And be it further
BesoVved, That the floral business from
its peculiar character ranks higher than
any business in the community, and brings
us in daily contact with the highest types
of civilization. Therefore it Is the impera-
tive duty of the members of this Club to
watch over and protect the honor and in-
tegrity of the florist and the business ; and
be it further
Resolved, That any person who persists
in committing acts which have a tendency
to cast reflections upon the high moral
character of the florist and the business is
an enemy to the business, and deserves our
severest censure and condemnation.
it may be a bit significant that the senti-
ment that engendered the bringing of this
matter before the Club did not originate
with any member of the craft, but was in-
stigated by an undertaker's firm.
Undoubtedly similar conditions exist in
all large cities. The writer sincerely hopes
the initial example, or effort rather, as
before stated, may incite more attempts at
the good work, and thatwhat has now been
done may in the near future be looked
back at as but a beginning, an outcome
of results healthy and helpful alike to the
business conditions of the craft and a step-
ping-stone to higher aims and purer mo-
tives. L. B. D.
Newark, N. J.
Begerow & Gerlach sustained a loss of
about two hundred dollars to their palms
which were usea in the decoration of the
Saenger Hall last week, through a fire,
which occuned therein. 'This firm did the
decorating for a dance held at the house of
Mrs. Ballantine.
Hoffman Bros., 443 Broad St., were sold
out at auction on February 6. The firm
has been here since last Fall.
Wilkesbarre, Pa.
W. M. Eldridge says the demand for
funeral work has kept him very busy
since the holidays. His customers much
prefer the natural cycas leaves, of which he
uses a large quantity.
Ira G. Marvin is being kept busy with
decorations and the like.
W. Carr is busv preparing for Spring
trade. W. M.
GHRYSANIHEMUMS.
JESSICA. 5,000 60 cts. per 100.
IVORY tl.OO
Other varieties from 60 cts. upwards per 100.
List on application.
VERBENAS, Transplanted $6.00 per 1000.
H. miLtlNGAK, Merchantville, U. J.
I will Sell or Exchange
The following ROSE STOCK : Mermet, La France,
Bride, Niphetos, Papa Gontier and Cusin, for
rooted cuttingB, or stock plants of Coleus, asat.,
mostly Golden Bedder and Crimson VerBchaffeltli ;
Heliotrope ; Drear's Double Petunia, asst. col. ;
Begonia Rex and Tuberous rooted , asst, col. ;
Silvia ; Gloxinia bulbs and Lantana, aast. cols.
Address H. H. FRANCIS. Rose Grower,
P. O. Box 24, - Madison, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S LXCHAHGE
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes,
Mermets, Gusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Frances.
ADDRESS POR QUOfATIONS^
TItLA LOKEAINE KOSEBIES,
IMPORTED
BUDDKD
: ROSES.
We offer an extra fine stock of the
following choice varieties, in strong 3
year old plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
Alfred Colomb M. Gabriel Lulzet
Anna de I>jesl>ac1i Mag^na Cliarta
Baron de Eonstettin Mervellle de I^yon
Mons. Bonceune
Paul Nejron
Prince de Rohan
Duke of Edinburgli Queen of Qu
Baron Rotlischild
Blanclie Moreau
Comtess de Muran-
£arl of Dufiferin
Fisher Holmes
Gen. Jacqueminot
Glorle de Margottic
La Prance
Mabel Morrison
Mad. Ghaa. Wood
Kugosa
Alba
Sweet Bi'iar
"White Baroness
William Lobb
Ulrich Brunner
Xavier Olibe
SZadoz.; $12 a 100; $t10alOOO.
Alfred K. Williams Duchess of Albany
Boule de Neige Persian Yellow
Capt. Christy Souv. de Malmaison
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100.
Cloth of Gold
Gloire de Dijo:
Lamarque _, _
Reine Marie Henri- ^**' *
ette Waltham Climber,
Solfaterre No. 3
$3.00 per dozen.
These prices are good for orders received
during February and March.
HEXRY A. DREBR,
714 Chestnut St., - PHILADELPHIA, Pi.
WHEN WRtTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S GXCH \NGE
EVERY Fr,OK.IS'r OUtiHX TO
II«SIJRC HIS GLASS AGAINST
HAII,.
For particulars address
JOHN O. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River. N.J.
REDITCHO PRICES.
Por Strong Clumps of Prize Winning
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
15 cents each for any quantity not
less than ONE DOI-I.AR'S WORTH.
Mrs. E. T). Adams, Mra. L. C. Madeira, Htcks
Arnold, W. H. Lincoln, E. Hitzeroth. G. W. Childs,
FaraoD, Jno. H. White, Kioto, CuUiugfordil.
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz. ; »i3 per 100.
Miss Kate Brown, Mra. E. D. Adama. W. H. Lin-
coln. H. B. Widener, G, W. Childs. Mra. L. C. Mad-
eira, Mrs. Geo. Bullock. Ed. Hatch, L. Boehmer,
Roslyn, Fred Dorner, Jessica, Hicka Arnold, Mra.
Maria Simpson, Mrs. Leslie Ward, Lillian Russell,
J. H. White, CullinEfordii.
The following at .-se.OO per 100.
Mra. F. L Ames, Mrs. Bayard Cutting, \V. J. Palmer
Alternanthera. yellow, 60 t!
ble. GO cts. per 100; ScarJe
$1.25 per 100; ColeiiB.Vei
brand, Victoria, etc., $1.00 per 100; Martrue
per 100.
Miscellaneous Plants.
Canna, Mrae. Crozy, out of bench, $10.00 per 100;
Canna. older sorts, dry bulbs, unnamed, $2.50 per
100; Begonia Metalliea. extra atronfi. i inch,
$10 00 per 100; AriHtu^ochia Biegans, extra stntnti, 3
inch, *60n per 100; Clematis paniculata. extra
atninp, S inch, $8.00 per 100; Ampelopsis Veitchii,
inch, extra, $T-O0 per 100.
HARDY HERBACEOUS.
Fall Sown, transplanted in open frames, $1 00 per
100; 1500 Aquilegia chrysamha: 1000 Sweet William,
very ttne strain; 1000 Digitalis Kloxinia flora: 1000
Aralis Alpina: 1000 Delphinium Lemoine'a Hybrids,
(Farqiihar's); 750 Carnation Mars/uerlte; 500 Palaver
bracteatum, 1 year pot-grown. $6.00 per 100.
TeriiiMi Htriictly Cauli. Shipped by express at
special florists' rnCeN. Packt^d ligbtaud STuns.
JOHN GURWEN, JR.. Villa Nova, DeL Co., Pa.
Ohrysanthemiim Cuttings, Rooted
Sil.OO per 100.
n. Mrs. C. Madeira, W. H. Lincoln,
ie Sales. Kjite Brown, Mrs. Berg-
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdoner, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding, Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. G. Hill, Tuxedo, etc,
15 ots. each; $l.20 per doz; $8 CO per ICO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 cts.
Or<iers bonked now for the leiicUng varie-
ties of Carnatlcnst Coleus, Chrysanthemums,
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX, 8120 per 100; S12.50 per 1000.
*TEKMS CASH WITH ORDEK.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR -"HG MENTION THE fLORIST'S EXCHANGF
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
10,000 strong: Rooted Cuttings
Now Ready.
The following varieties at I'Oc, per doz.; $2 per 100 :
H. Balsley J W. Morrissey Cullingfordii
Harry May Violet Rose
Roha lion Roslyn
Mrs. Humphreys
Louis Boehmer
W. H. Lincuin
E. Q. Hill
Ada Spaulding Jessica
L. 0. Madeira and
Col. W. B. Smith
V. H. Halloch
ny other uarieties.
The following at 60c. per doz.; $4 per 100 :
Mrs Kate Brown Mrs. Whilldin Golden Wedding
' Good Gracious J. H. Gliffe
Casli with every Order.
MRS. THOS. LAWRANCE, Ogdensburg, N. Y.
MENTION THE FLOR>ST'S SACHflNGF
OACP^ From 2'^ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste,
IVVrVjJvVj Cusin, Perle, Nephetos, Papa Gontier, La France
■■■■■■■■■■■I and Albany, at $4.00 per liundred. Meteor and
Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock. Above prices until
March ist only.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
IN \
THE FRONT 'MUTUAL FRIEND
RANK.
It is
to be a prize winner and a leading
*^ variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1893.
Orders booked now for March delivery. 50 cents each; $4.00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please.
Send for descrjptiv
circular.
MANN BROS., Randolph. Mass.
HALF A MILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, Watteville, Gontier, Perle and La France
In 2% inch pots at $3.50 per 100 ; $3000 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00
per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France, plants in 2}i
inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000.
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
We were awarded First Premiums for all of the above named roses at the
Washington Show.
ik: K. JL nis/d: E K. sc l^oeiy,
'WHOI.ESAI.E ROSE GROWERS,
423 CENTER MARKET, WASHINGTON, D. C.
We can Supply # RnnTFIl RII^E CUTTINGS t 10,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
ONE MILLION i!"!^S^rs!SrocJKAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
176
The Klorist's Kxchange.
iTisertion will he given in this coVwmn
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Fire Insurance.
Editor Florists'' ExcfianQ& :
I cannot blame an insurance company for
asking practically prohibitory rates to in-
sure tne stock in greenhouses, but I cannot
see why they ask such exorbitant rates to
insure the structures. It is absurd to class
and rate all greenhouse structures alike.
A steam heated greenhouse, with good
boiler, in fire proof pit, with cold water
under pressure and hose near by, with
a night fireman and day workmen, r. such a
greenhouse is, I believe, safer from fire
than any dwelling house. To class and
rate such a structure the same as a ram-
shackle, toggled-up greenhouse, with poorly
constructed smoke-flues, and a furnace in
a combustible building or between two
buildings covered with old lumber, is a
libel on common sense.
Why does not some solid insurance com-
pany look into this matter and give us fair
play ? Such a company would receive
much of our other insurance also. Please
keep plant insurance separate.
" William H. Barnes.
their pota in an open border where they
had the full benefit of the sun; they were
kept pretty moist at the root all the time
and got liquid manure once a week. By
the beginning of October, when they were
taken up and housed, there was a new
growth coming out from the axil of each
leaf ; the growths nearest the pots_ were
taken off there and then and put in the
cutting bed. The most shapely and highest
colored plants are those which have been
grown from very small cuttings ; the very
robust pieces can be rooted and grown on
for stock purposes.
This is about the best season of the year
for separating the bulk of the cuttings
from the parent plants, as the growths by
this time are firm and well ripened. If
there is a possibility of taking off the
growths with a small aerial root attached,
so much the better, as they will root and
form specimens the sooner. I find it best
to put them in clean, large grained sand,
in brisk heat. When rooted pot immedia-
tely into pots just large enough to accom-
modate the roots comfortably and shift on
gradually. In Summer, with us, instead
of keeping them in the house, where they
need continual attention, they make a
much more rapid growth and are better
colored when plunged in their pots out of
doors in a sheltered position, but in the
full sun. They should frequently be de-
luged with water, and weak liquid manure
occasionally helps them along greatly.
G. W. Oliver.
Grubs Destroying Mermet Roses.
The following letter explains itself:
Replying to your communication of Feb-
ruary 5, relating to the grub attacking
Mermet roses.
The grub received is one of the " white
grubs," perhaps belonging to the genus of
Lachnosterna ; but there is such a resem-
blance between them, and they are so num-
erous— nearly a hundred species of Lach-
nosterna alone — that it is next to impossi-
ble to determine any of the larvae.
They are all troublesome pests, and diffi-
cult to control. When single plants show
evidence of their attack, perhaps the best
method is partially to uncover the roots
and search for the grubs and crush them.
Kerosene emulsion has been found effect-
ive in some cases, and is, perhaps, the best
thing that can be used against them. It
can be poured over the roots in its normal
strengtn; 1 pint of emulsion to 14 of water,
and soon after followed by a water ap-
plication to carry the emulsion into the
ground and reach the roots. I know of
nothing better than the above.
Albany, N. Y. J. A. Lintner.
Propagating Pandanus Veitchii.
The variegated screw pine, Pandanus
Yeitchii, is one of the very best decorative
plants we have. Most florists will put it
among the best twelve plants for that pur-
pose. The only fault found with it is that
there is not enough of it; too slow to pro-
pagate, can't get up enough stock of it, is
the usual complaint. It is not a slow
plant to propagate by any means, rather
the reverse, I should say. The trouble lies
in the scarcity of stock plants and these, as
a rule, don't give off enough suckers to
pay for their board and lodging. This
species makes neat desirable specimens ;
they sell readily, and the florists are few in
number who have any hesitancy in choos-
ing between retaining a good sized plant
and letting it go for a five dollar bill. Well,
in letting it go, where there is no prospect
of getting any suckers, is just where the
mistake is made, that is the sole reason
why Pandanus Veitchii is not more plenti-
ful. Last Summer I experimented upon
some plants with a view to make them
send out more suckers and the results
prompt me to give your readers who grow
Pandanus Yeitchii and those who contem-
plate growing it, the beneuts of the know-
ledge gained.
In the Spring of the year I held on to a
dozen or so of the largest sized plants, rang-
ing from one and a half to two and a half
feet high from the tops of the pots, and,
what will sound to most florists like pul-
ling sound teeth, I took hold of three or
four of the last made leaves in the center
of each plant and jerked out the heart of it.
This will serve two purposes, incidentally
it will preclude the possibility of disposing
of the specimen to a customer. The prin-
cipal reason, however, is to induce what is
left of the plant to send out side shoots.
To lessen the chances of decay around the
injured part do not syringe overhead for
a week or so, and also drop a little pow-
dered charcoal on to the bruised part. I
do not know that this is necessary, but it
was done asa precautionary measure. None
of the plants went back in the least. About
the middle of May they were plunged in
Catalogues Received.
Oasis Nursery Co., Westbury Station ,
N. Y., Thomas Griffin, manager. — Cata-
logue of Tuberous Begonias, Hardy Peren-
nials, Shrubs, etc. This catalogue is
beautifully illustrated with half tone en-
gravings of tuberous begonias, contains
history, cultural directions, and much
valuable information regarding these now
very popular plants.
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia.
— Wholesale Price List for Market Gar-
deners and Florists. A list of the best
seeds, in which is included all the valuable
novelties.
CurrieBroS-, Milwaukee, Wis. — Horti-
cultural Guide for 1894. A well-illustrated
catalogue of over 80 pages ; not simply an
ordinary catalogue but a book that will
prove valuable to every one engaged in
horticulture or agriculture. Among other
useful information it gives the component
parts of useful remedies for insects and
diseases. A full line of seeds, tools, imple-
ments, etc., is catalogued.
The Nursery Association, Boskoop,
Holland, C. H. Joosten, 3 Coenties Slip,
New York, agent. — Trade Catalogue of New
Plants, Hardy Ornamental Trees and
Shrubs, conifers, herbaceous plants, etc.
This firm has studied the wants of the
Anaerican trade, and has listed those plants
found suitable therefor. The quality of
the stock handled was demonstrated by
their success at the recent World's Fair
exhibition where they obtained several
medals. The catalogue treats on Fostite
and Joosten's magazine bellows. The
former has been found a sure remedy for
carnation rust, black rot, and other fungoid
The William H. Moon Co., Morrisvillc
Pa. — Descriptive Catalogue of Glenwood
Nurseries (illustrated). It contains several
very good suggestions to planters and is
beautifully illustrated.
Cleveland Nursery Co., Rio Vista,
Va. — Wholesale Price List Small Fruits,
etc., for 1894. Strawberries are a specialty
with this firm. The covers are illustrated
with pictures of the Tennessee Prolific and
Improved Kocky Mountain Dwarf cherry.
William Evans, Montreal.— Seed List
for 1894. Besides listing all seeds of the
best varieties, this catalogue contains
among other things useful information as
to lawn making and on agricultural grasses.
The covers are attractively illustrated.
J. RoscOE Fuller & Co., Floral Park,
N. Y. — This firm has increased the size of
their catalogue to meet the demands of
their trade and have added several new
varieties of merit.
Price & Reed, Albany, N. Y.— Cata-
logue of Flower, Yegetable and Field
Seeds, horticultural and agricultural im-
plements. Contains a complete list of
seeds, both of novelties and standard sorts
and is well illustrated. This firm has been
established 63 years.
Fred. Dorner & Son, La Fayette, Ind.
— Trade Price List of Carnations.
J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. — Whole-
sale Trade List of Yerbenas, Carnations,
etc,
Wm. G. MCTear, Princeton, N. J.— A
Descriptive Price-List of Fine Chrysanthe-
mums.
Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.—
Trade List of Chrysanthemums and Car-
nations—all the latest novelties.
William H. Spooner, Jamaica Plain,
'ass — Selected Rose List (Hybrid Perpet-
ual) worked low on Manetti Stock.
Clarke BR0S.,Portland,Ore.— Catalogue
of roses and other beautiful flowers, with
photo-engravings of many varieties.
Theo. Koss, Milwaukee, Wis.— Illus-
trated Descriptive Catalogue of Garden,
Field and Flower Seeds, in English and
German.
John McGowAn, Orange, N. J.— Trade
Price List of Rooted Cutting of Carnations
— all the new and standard sorts ; also
canna, "Nellie Bowden.
F. B. Mills, Rose Hill, N.Y.— Illustrated
Catalogue of Flower and Yegetable Seeds,
with a frontispiece showing the develop-
ment of this business in five years.
J. A. EVERITT, Indianapolis, Ind. — Illus-
trated Catalogue of O. K. Seeds ; the back
cover contains a descriptive list of Ever-
itt's celebrated man weight farm and gar-
den tools.
YiCK & Hill, Rochester, N. Y.— Whole-
sale Price-List, Spring of 1894, includiog
among other novelties chrysanthemum
George S. Conover and carnation Florence
Eddy, a sport from Nellie Lewis.
B. M.Watson, Plymouth, Mass.— Whole-
sale Price-List of Hardy Decorative Flow-
ering Shrubs and Plants, Ornamental
Trees, Evergreens, Roses, Bulbs, Herbace-
ous Plants, Fruits, etc. The Marshall
strawberry is the latest novelty listed here.
Famous' Manufacturing Co., Chicago.
— Catalogue of Hot Water Incubators and
Brooders ; profusely illustrated with half
tone engravings. Gives much information
on the subject. Those interested should
send for a copy.
ROBT. Scott & Son, Philadelphia.— Illus-
trated Descriptive Catalogue of Roses and
other fiowers. The covers are very attrac-
tive, giving a view of the firm's large nur-
series, and a beautiful representation of
Mme. Caroline Testout rose. This year
the firm celebrated its forty-fifth anniver-
sary of the founding of its business in
Philadelphia.
The Orcutt Seed and Plant Company,
Los Angeles and San Diego, Cal. — Whole-
sale Price List of California and Mexican
Reeds, Bulbs and Plants. This firm em-
ploys a large staff of collectors, and their
supply of novelties is very extensive.
Chas. SchwAKE, 404 E. 34th St., New
York. — Catalogue of Select Seeds for the
Farm, Vegetable and Flower Garden. A
carefully selected list of seeds from both
home and foreign growers.
J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, 0.—
Annual Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants,
Implements, etc. This catalogue gives
quantity of seed usually sown to an acre,
has a large collection of novelties in vege-
table and flower seeds ; besides illustrating
several novelties in implements.
Cos Seed and Plant Co., San Fran-
cisco.— A well illustrated catalogue of
vegetable and fiower seed, with a list of Cali-
fornia novelties. Handsome illustrations
of the California large nutmeg musk
melon and Dixie watermelon find a place
on back cover, and aflnecollection of roses,
carnations and cannas adorn the front.
The Steele Briggs Marcon Seed Co.,
Ltd., Toronto, Can. — This firm asks the
trade of those "who realize that good seed,
good soil, seasonable planting and intelli-
gent care is the foundation of all good
farming and profitable industry." The cov-
ers of this catalogue are very handsome;
the front one shows an illustration of the
new Japan rose apple, bordered with sweet
peas, and the back cover contains an ele-
gant picture of the product of the firm's
special fruit offer.
J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Can.— General
Annual Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Tools
and Plants. This old established firm be-
lieves that a seedsman's catalogue should
be rational in its tone, educational in its
matter and as clearly descriptive of the
things offered as limited space will allow ;
all outrageous descriptions and unnatural
engravings find no place here. There are
well selected lists of novelties in vegeta-
bles and fiowers to choose from, and the
catalogue is profusely illustrated, with
handsome covers.
J. C. Yaughan, Chicago and New York.
— Gardening Illustrated. A beautiful cat-
alogue of over 100 pages, profusely illus-
trated and containing fine colored plates of
Yaughan's International Pansies and a
collection of the newest cannas ; the covers
are adorned with pictures of Yaughan's
California Mammoth Sweet Peas and the
Heroine Pea, Crosby's Egyptian Beet
(early), Brightest Long Scarlet Radish and
new Japanese Climbing Cucumber. This
firm received 28 broDze medals at the
World's Columbian Exposition, being the
largest number of awards in horticulture ;
this means a good deal. Sixteen pages are
devoted to specialties of merit.
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANS-WERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Lady Hume Campbell or Marie Louise
Violets.
Please state in the Floeists' Exchange
what kiud of a Tiolet the "Lady Hume
Campbell" is, and whether it is preferable
to the "Marie Louise."
Mrs. Christine Wolpe.
Ohio.
[Will some of our friends who have
tested both varieties please supply the in-
formation asked, and greatly oblige.]
Mr. C. W. Wakd, Queens, L. I,, sends us
some magnificent blooms of carnations ;
worthy of special mention were those of
Mme. Diaz Albertini, which for size and
form have surpassed the prophesied ideal.
They measured 3^ inches across, and the
stems were over 21 inches long ; the calyx
adapted itself to the burden well ; not a
split could be found. This variety besides
having a very pleasing color is deliciously
fragrant. Second grade Storm King
measured three inches across. There
were also some well-grown Daybreak.
Muncie, Ind.
The Muncie Floral Co. are making
preparations for the erection of another
large greenhouse.
Syracuse, N. Y.
The fiorists generally report that busi-
ness this Winter has averaged light ; not
much demand for flowers except for fun-
eral work. Roses are mostly off crop, con-
sequently rather scarce, and they do not
anticipate much of a drop on account of
Lent. All are now looking forward to
Easter. J. S. H.
The cultivation of tea is to be tried on
the slopes of the Caucasus in Russia, and
about a dozen Chinese have been engaged
by the Czar to carry out the initial steps
of the experiment.
Hardy Carnations,
There is comparatively little known in
this country about hardy, or what the Eng-
lish call border carnations. The energy of
American carnation growers has been
directed almost entirely to the Winter or
house type. This Winter or forcing type is
a modern evolution from the hardy carna-
tion, and there seems to be no reason why
the two types should not succeed equally
well in this countr}^. Gardeners of foreign
birth usually dismiss the hardy carnations
by saying that our climate is too hot and
dry for them. While there may be much
truth in this position, it is also true that
many, and perhaps all of the border varie-
ties can be grown here with little trouble.
Some persons have grown them with per-
fect satisfaction for years, and visitors to
the World's Fair in early August must have
noticed a glowing bed of them upon the
wooded island.
In order to determine if these plants can
be successfully grown with only ordinary
care, such as any person can give, we se-
cured seeds in the Spring of 1S92, of the fol-
lowing strains; Early Margaret, Self Col-
ored, Early Dwarf Mixed Vienna, Red
Grenadine, Splendid Rose-leaved, Picotee,
and some others. These were sown in
boxes in the greenhouse on the Sth of
March, but they might just as well have
been sown out of doors when the season
opened. The plants were set in the field as
the season advanced. A few of them
bloomed in the Fall. They were allowed to
go through the Winter wholly unprotected
although they grew upon bald hill-top; and
the last Winter was severe at Ithaca. They
all Wintered well, and they began to bloom
about the middle of June, and gave an un-
interrupted display of bright colored and in-
teresting forms until late in August. Al-
though the lot was a mixed one, having
come from seeds, all the varieties were in-
teresting, particularly the single flowers. If
any one strain were more pleasing than an-
other, it was probably the Vienna, which
bore single and semi-double little flowers of
very pure and dainty colors, ranging from
ivory-white to rose-red. Some of the plants
had been taken up in the Fall and removed
to the house for Winter bloom, and here,
too, the Vienna was very pleasing. These
hardy carnations will live on from year to
year, although so good results cannot be ex-
pected from the subsequent seasons of
bloom, and it is best to raise new plants
from seeds. — L. H. Bailey, in Cornell (N.
Y.) Bulletin 61.
^Phe; Florist's Exchange.
177
Flatbush, N. Y.
The second annual dinner of the Flat-
bush Florists' Bowling Club will be held
at Bantle's Park Hotel on Thursday,
March 1, at 8 p. m.
Conshohocken, Pa.
Mr. David Rust, of Henry A. Dreer,
and the Philadelphia correspondent
of the Florists' Exchange, was married
here last week to Miss Alma, daughter of
Mr. James Bell, of West Conshohocken.
A largely attended reception was, after the
ceremony, held at the residence of the
bride's parents. We wish our esteemed
correspondent and his bride all prosperity
and happiness.
Boston.
Market News.
No calendar was needed to let us
know that Lent had arrived, for the mar-
ket took a decided drop after Wednesday,
and although some varieties are yet
scarce a dull season is anticipated. Roses
are more plentiful than when last reported
and there is enough now to fill all orders,
but the prices remain good for the best
stock ; S6 to $10 per hundred is obtained for
good shipping Mermet, Bride and Perle.
Gontier and Niphetos bring $3 to $6, and
are all sold. Other varieties, including
hybrids, are very much in demand and not
so i)lentiful as the standard goods. Car-
nations are also more plentiful and are
poor in quality compared with stock re-
ceived lately. Daybreak is the highest
priced pink in this market, bringing $2.50
to $3 per hundred for best stock; long
White brings $1 to $1.50 ; Wilder, $1 to $3 ;
fancy and extra quality, $3 to $2.50. Bulb-
ous stock is about the same in supply and
the sales are poor. Some pans of tulips,
hyacinths and narcissus, from W. S. Ewell
& Son, Dorchester, sold very well, es-
pecially the tulips. Von Sion and Trum-
pet Major sell on the streets at 35 to 50 cts.
per dozen for cut blooms. Longiflorum,
candidum, Harrisii and callas are all ob-
tainable at low figures. Violets, mignon-
ette, smilax, valley, freesia, heliotrope,
and pansies are at bottom prices and have
but a medium sale.
Gardeners and Florists' Club.
The meeting of the Club on Febru-
ary 6 was well attended, and much interest
was expressed in the matter of delinquent
membership. Robert Farquhar reported
$50 collected from members who were in
arrears, whereupon those on the list who
had not responded were suspended.
M. H. Norton, Sam. Coleman and Ken-
neth Finlayson were appointed a commit-
tee to decide on a permanent emblem of
the Club to deceased members. W. N.
Ingraham, H. R. Gardner and F. J. Walsh
were admitted to membership.
L. H. Bailey, Professor of Horticulture,
Cornell University, read a paper on the
"Latest Discoveries of Electricity as ap-
plied to Horticulture," before an audience
of several hundred at Horticultural Hall,
on February 6, maintaining that plant life
could be developed to a point that It would
require no rest, being continually at work
under his system.
The members of the old bowling club are
on the right road to reorganization. A re-
turn challenge has been sent to the South
End Bowling Club for a match this week.
Geo. M. Delaney & Co., is the firm
name of a new retail flower store under the
Hotel Langham. Mr. Delauey has been
with J. Newman & Son, for many years.
F. W.
Baltimore.
The Market.
In the final rush before Lent, flow-
ers became scarce. Carnations, at least
the light colored ones, went as fast as they
came in. The market for carnations has
been good here all the year, and very few
were wasted. Good roses, of course, sell
well, but the profits of rose growing have
been greatly decreased by the condition of
the market.
Violets, when they bring $1 per 100, sell
well; the dealers can hardly supply enough
to their patrons, for growers have picked
very close. Every grower acknowledges
that his violet crop will always pay him
best, even if the plants are somewhat af-
fected with the spot. Freesias sell only
fairly well ; callas and smilax have been a
drug on the market all the year.
Now for Lent and small profits, with
plenty of gluts.
Bridesmaid Bose.
No rose has been more popular this
season than this beautiful variety. Bck-
hardt & Co. were the only growers that
raised it to any great extent. In an inter-
view with these gentlemen I was informed
that it was as easy of cultivation as any
rose they had. No doubt another year
Baltimore will be flooded with Bridesmaid
roses.
General News.
The Florists' Exchange has moved
into its new quarters, 329 N. Park ave.
When one enters the new apartments he
thinks he is entering a banking house.
Cherry finish has been given to all the
woodwork. Large refrigerators have been
placed in the room. The cashier's desk,
with the brass perforated work, gives
every one the impression of a moneyed
concern.
An improvement will also be made in
having a lady cashier; it is strange that we
florists must always combine the beauties
of our product with the fair sex.
The Florists' Exchange has been a great
success here. While there are some who
complain that their returns from the Ex-
change are not sufficient, the majority of
the consignors are satisfied. The directors
are endeavoring to better systematize the
routine of handling the flowers ; hence all
these improvements.
The handling of flowers is a very im-
portant factor in the sale of them ; and
at the Exchange this matter has caused
the most
trouble.
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Foreign Notes.
Colocasia esculenta for Food.— The
roots of this plant were shown at a meet
ing of the Royal Horticultural Society of
England, prepared for food. London Oa/r-
den says "those persons who have par-
taken of it as prepared by the natives of
the Sandwich Islands (its native habitat),
say it is there much esteemed as an article
of diet. When cooked with milk it much
resembles blanc mange, and is far from un-
pleasant at first taste. The dry flower much
resembles fine oatmeal."
Spikea Japonioa, Anthony Waterer.
— This variety of spirea is figured in a re-
cent issue of London Oa/rden; a writer
therein says of it that it does not differ
from S. Bumalda (its parent, a dwarf and
dense grower, generally about two feet in
height) except In the greater brilliancy of
color. He expects to see it grown for
market, as it is the ideal of a pot plant for
the market florist. It has a continuous
and abundant flowering character ; plants
have bloomed from June till the end of
September.
Chrysanthemums in England.— From
a list of the best 24 Japanese chrysanthe-
mums compiled by the well-known author-
ity, Edwin Molyneux, for the Journal of
Horticulture, from the selections of forty-
six of the leading exhibitors and cultiva-
tors in Britain, tlie first place is tied be-
tween Vivian Morel, Edwin Molyneux and
Col. W. B. Smith. The finest white variety
at present is Mile. TherSse Rey, followed
by Florence Davis. Amongyellows, Sun-
flower still holds its own. Etoile de Lyon
also retains a foremost place in its color.
The following are the varieties arranged
in order of merit: Vivian Morel, Edwin
Molyneux, Col. W. B. Smith, Marie Hoste,
Charles Davis, G. C. Schwabe, Mile.
Ther^se Rey, Sunflower, Florence Davis,
Etoile de Lyon, Stanstead White, W.
Seward, Lord Brooke, Robert Owen, W.
H. Lincoln, Mrs. C. H. Payne, W. Tricker,
Avalanche, Mrs. F. Jameson, Golden Wed-
ding, Excelsior, President Borel, Miss
Dorothy Shea, Mrs. E. W. Clark.
For a stand of twelve varieties having
regard to color of blooms, the following are
named also in order of merit : Vivian
Morel, Edwin Molyneux, Col. W. B.
Smith, Mile. Ther&e Rey, Sunfiower,
Charles Davis, Stanstead White, Etoile de
Lyon, G. C. Schwabe, William Seward,
Florence Davis and Robert Owen.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Whitbstonb, L. I.— The establishment
of the late Louis Fremiu has recently been
purchased by Oscar T. Wenige, who will
crrry on the business of plant and flower
growing for the New York market.
Grand Haven, Mich.— Jas. G. Hancock
is now a partner of his father, and the firm
will be known in future as George Han-
cock & Son.
Brooklyn, N. Y.— The firm of Post &
Crawbuck has opened a flower store here
at 863 Fulton St.; both members were
formerly in the employ of J. Austin Shaw.
Advertisers generally desire to advertise
in the medium that is patronized by the
greatest number of persons in their own
line of business. So says Printers' Ink,.
The Florists' Exchange is that medium
so far as regards your line, and it pays to
advertise In it every time. Try it.
cuttings on each plant, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 perlOOO".
DAHLIAS.
Large UowerlnK. Pompon and Cactus, whole
roota, labeled, ¥5.00 per 100.
VERBENAS.
30 varieties, well-rooted cuttinKS, absolutely free
from rust and mildew, labeled true to name, by
mail post paid, 75 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
A. B. DAVIS & SON,
Near Washington, D. C. PURCELLVILLE, VA.
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT you HEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO.,PHILA. PA.
Begonias in Bloom.
Per dozen
SNOWDROP. 3 and 4 in., in bloom.. .60c. and $1,20
VERNON, 3 and 4 in " ..60c.and 1.00
5EMPERFL. ROSEA, 3&4in. " ..60c. and 1.00
" " seedlings, out
ofboxes $2.00perlO0
MANICATA AUREA, 3, 4 and 5 In., $1.00, $2.00
and $3.00 per dozen.
J. G. EISEtE, SOtli and Ontario Sts.,
Tiogn Statiou, PHILA., PA.
C L- E 7V^ K X I S
Large flowering Jackmanli, Henryll, Comptess
Lovelace, Duchess Edinburg, Gam, Prinoass
Alexandra, Jack Superba, Lady Neville, Lady
Eardly, Sieboldil Fairy Queen, Duke Norfolk,
$3.00 per doz.; $25 per lOO.
SMILAX, strong, well hardened seedlings, 75c.
per 100 ; S6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BAILER, Bloomington, Dls.
SPECIAL 'OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
New Hardy White Fink "HER MAJESTY,"
$l.aO per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
VERBENAS, choicest varieties, colors separate
rooted cuttinKS, $1.00 per 100.
c. eisele; & CO.,
lltli and Jefferson Sts., Flilladelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
Doz. 101)
FIG TREES, 3 varieties SIO.OO
WATER HYACINTHS % .35 1.60
NYMFH^A ODOBATA 60 3.00
SWORD FERNS 40 2.60
CALADIUM BSCUI.ENTUM.... 1.00
COLOCASIA 75
NELniUBlUM LUTEUM, 36c. ea. Z5.00
Cash with order, or would exchange for
other stock.
MRS. ROBERT BROWN, f5°6f New Iberia, La.
WOOD LABELS.
For nurserymen and florists.
Ready wired and printed.
XUl?!? rAHWTC Improved kind.
ltllt,b l/AJiblyJ», ggnd for samples.
BENJ, CHASE. Derry, N. H.
PPtORIST'S EXCHANGE
RlllE riORIDt riOWEIIS
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
WHEN WHITIHG KZNTION T
E FLOBIST'a EXCHANGF
For Hardy Plants
And others, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SUPPERS. TRILLIUM
6RANDIFLCRUM, LILIUM CANADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA, by the thousand, prices
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte, Vt
HEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCMANC"
i\AY SPECIALTIES ARE
Roses, Carnations,
. . . AND . . .
Chrysanthemums.
JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.
THE FLOBIST'S EXCHAHOE
TO MAKE ROOM..
3000 rooted red ALTERNANTHERIA
»4.00 per 1000.
DBAC^NA IND., S3.00 per 100.
To close out stock CHRYSANTHE-
MUMS, 20 plants, «1.00 our choice.
Booted cuttings of CARNATIONS,
SI. 00 to 181.50 per 100.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
50.000 CAMPBELL 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
SKB.OO per 1,000, after February 15.
Verbenas by the Million==™TJS.'"
30 FINEST SORTS.
Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1,000. Pot Plants, $3.00 per 100 ; $35;00
per 1,000.
DORNER'S ELEGANT CARPfATIONS, K6.00 per 100.
Daybreak, - - - $5.00 per 100.
Silver Spray, McGo van, Wilder, Garfield, Portia, etc., pot plants, $3.00 per 100;
Rooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000.
A flne stock of EOSES ; also a full line of GENEKAL STOCK.
^g" January and February Price List now ready, mailed on application.
W. L. SMITH, Aurora, Ills.
WHEW WBITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHA[.jGE
"The Best Crimson Carnation ever Introduced/
Say leading 8:rower8 and competent judg^ea of the
i(
JACQUEMINOT"
This superb carnation has so many good qualities that it may pay you to investigate. If
you cannot come and see it growing", send ten cents, and we will mail you long stem, sample
blooms and descriptive circular. Tou can thus test its shipping and keeping qualities. Rooted
cuttings ready now.
First-Glass Certificate MaBsachusetts
Horticultural Society.
PETER FISHER & CO., -
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOr
Ellis, Norfolk Co., Mass.
178
The^ Florist's Exchanoe.
Chester County Carnation Society.
This society met in their room at Ken-
nett Square, Pa., on Saturday, February 18.
The Cnt Floirer Market.
The committee on sale of cut flow-
ers was called on, but Jailed to report. In
relation to this subject Edward Swayne
said he had seen the managers o£ the
Farmer's Market, Philadelphia, and found
that stalls rented at about 17 per month
and cold storage could be had at a moder-
ate figure.
The Carnation Show.
Committee on midwinter exhibi-
tion reported, through Jacob Styer, that
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
had finally given up the idea of holding a
Spring show, consequently they had to look
elsewhere. Several places were suggested
to them, but no place seemed to combine
all the advantages of Wanamaker's Grand
Depot. He had seen one of the firm who
intimated that they were favorable to the
project and thought arrangements could
be made. The matter was again left en-
tirely in charge of the committee, with
power to act. It was thought that the
proper time to hold the show was along
about the fifth to the tenth of March. It
was the desire of all present to make a
creditable display, not less than 10,000
blooms to be shown, and some placed the
figure at 20,000. The few members pres-
ent pledged at least 4,000. Several of the
retailers of Philadelphia have volunteered
to aid the enterprise by assistance_ and in
contributing ornamental plants for effect.
Propagation.
The subject of propagation was dis-
cussed at some length. Edward Walton
did not have much success with pure road
sand. He thought it packed too light, and
found he had better success by using coal
ashes under the sand. He had no success
rooting Buttercup nor Edna Craig.
President Ladley also had poor luck with
these kinds, while other varieties did well
in the same bench. Daybreak also rooted
poorly with him. The condition of the
plant was important, and perhaps all pres-
ent agreed with him in this particular. If
the plant was not in a good growing,
healthy condition the cuttings would not
root well, no matter what treatment was
given them.
Jos. Phillips had put in Portia cuttings
from two different lots of plants, the one
grown at anight temperature of 50 degrees,
the other at 62 degrees and over. The
cooler plants were far the best, and rooted
much better than the others.
"Wm. Swayne said the cuttings should
be grown in the same temperature as the
plants from which they were taken. He
never had any success rooting cuttings
taken from plants grown in cool houses.
As to shading themembers used different
■ arrangements as fancy or expediency
seemed to dictate. All methods, however,
seemed to have their share of success, each
one thinking his own plan the best. How-
ever, all could agree on one point, that the
cuttings should receive no more shade
than absolutely necessary to keep them
-from wilting.
Wm. Davis gave a short account of his
trip westward. He found a good many
growers, but the stock generally poor. He
was surprised to see so much rust _ every-
where and so little account made of it.
B. Schroeter's (Detroit, Mich.) plant
stake was siiown and favorably commented
upon ; the only element of uncertainty
being the cost, which was not given.
A bunch of fifty Lady Campbell violets
was shown grown by Chas. Swayne. The
color was much darker than Neapolitan
and but little lighter than Marie Louise.
In size they were quite as large as the lar-
gest of the latter named kind.
A number of excellent seedlings were
shown by Edward Swayne, Wm. Swayne,
Edward Skelton, W. R. Shelmire and C.
J. Pennock.
Wm. Davis was called on for a report in
regard to coal oil, etc., as fuel. He had
learned nothing further excepting that C.
W. Ward, who had been experimenting
with coal oil on a large scale, had thrown
aside the apparatus and gone back to coal,
which latter he considered 25 per cent,
cheaper than oil.
The ladies present objected to the use of
tobacco smoke in the greenhouses, as in
their opinion, it spoiled the fragrance of
the flowers. The matter was discussed pro
and con and the conclusion reached that if
some better and at the same time inexpen-
sive way could be found to rid the houses
of aphis, it would have to be adopted.
Wm. Swayne was using the sweepings of
the snuff mills, which cost him nothing and
which he preferred to the tobacco stems.
He thought there was much less odor and
it was quite as effective.
W. R. Shelmire, Sec.
Mobile, Ala.
A proposal to hold a flower show here in
the Fall is meeting with considerable
favor, and with that object in view, a flor-
ists' club will shortly be organized.
Nashville, Tenn.
After experiencing several misfortunes
M. Tritschler has given a deed of trust to
B, J. Farrar. The greenhouses, dwellings
and appurtenances are now for sale.
Ottawa, 111.
The La Salle Horticultural Society has
under consideration the subject of estab-
lishing a city market where consumer and
producer can be brought together, and a
committee has been appointed to confer
with the city authorities on the matter.
Montreal.
Trade has been a little better the last few
days, but nothing to boast about. Flow-
ers, with the exception of roses and carna-
tions, are plentiful. Roses are very short
at present, and quality poor; the celebrated
Toronto roses being no better than our
own, I suppose every one is "off crop " just
Last Monday evening a few of the boys
went out to Dorval to see Tom McHugh,
and as Tom did not know anything about
the visit, he was rather surprised to see
about a dozen people walk into the house.
He, however, soon imagined what the
game was, and made all feel at home. After
some fun in the house, where Kirkwood
"shined" by giving "Wellington," the party
went to have a look at the greenhouses,
where a grand display met their eyes.
There were begonias, cinerarias, primulas,
cyclamen (and such cyclamen ! they made
the mouth of the trade water), geraniums,
azaleas, poinsettias, a few orchids and
other things, all in splendid condition, the
whole being such a mass of bloom as is sel-
dom seen around here.
Fkank Rot has built a flue greenhouse
at the cemetery, 228 feet long by 22 feet
wide and 16 feet high. The boys had bet-
ter look out at next show. J. B.
Yankton, S. D.
GUKNEY & Sons, nurserymen, will, it is
said, erect a large greenhouse this Spring.
Dorranceton, Pa.
Geo. Fanooitkt is, I understand, ship-
ping the bulic of his choice stock north,
where he realizes the best prices now ob-
tainable. W. M.
Scranton, Pa.
Geo. R. Clark & Co. intend removing
from their old stand which they have oc
cupied many years into a far more hand-
some store, which will be one of the finest
in the State. 'They are satisfied with late
returns. W. M.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Chas. W. Crouch intends adding to his
already extensive plant ; he is one of the
sanguine few. Business has been very
good with him since he commenced here.
Chas. L. Battm has removed into a larger
store on Main st.
H. W. Richardson & Co. complain of
dull times. W. M.
^f\ VARIETIES of the best Old and New
'*'^ Mi.ted GERANIUMS, from H in.
pots, $3.00 per 100; 3i
pots, $5.00 per 100.
. pots, 83.00 per 100 ; 4 I
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City, N.J.
Snow Crest Daisy.
Nice Plants, $4.00 per 100.
STRONG TRANSPLANTED PANSIES,
$1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
Send for Trade iJist.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
! CARNATIONS. 1
VARIETIES GOOD.
CUTTINGS GOOD.
liiizzie McGowan, Silver Spray, Aurora,
Fteeman are $1.35 per 100 or $10.00 per 1000.
Daybreak, $3.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Frei
Edna Craig, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
$ Pixley isone of those beautifuUight pinks
A with a fair sized flower of model form and
X good strong calyx. Withordinnry culture
i stems can be cut twenty inches long and
♦ the growth Is strong and healthy.
Y Keller you know all about ; they are both
^ sure to make good paying varieties for cut
W flowers. Price per 100, $13.00; per 1000,
♦ $100.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100,
♦ $13.00; per 1000, $90.00.
X Coleus at $7.00 per 1000. Alternanthera,
♦ cuttings, $6.00 per 1000, red, yellow and pink.
Grace Darling;, Portia and J. K.
, $3.00 per 100; $13.50 per 1000.
VERBENA LANCASTER BEAUTY.
Decidedly the prettiest Verbena that ^
L'ows, novel as well as beautiful, and sells ^
; sight. Price per 100, $3.00. ^
those seedling plants at ^b.w per lUOU or yd i
cents per 100. The same good strain J T
always have. J
transplanted, $1.35 per 100 ; Rooted ^
I '°°496.°'' ^^^ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. X
♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ n
NEW CARNATIONS
LOIS C. HAETTEL,
A new white variety of Cali-
fornia orig'in and one of the
most prolific and continuous
flowering varieties ever intro-
duced. The cut gives a good
idea of the actual size and ap-
pearance of the flower. The
petals are very heavily fring-
ed, giving it a peculiar lace like
appearance; the habit of the
plant is all that can be desired,
while in fragrance it excels
any variety now on the
market.
HAWAII.
A pretty fancy variety;
ground color white, laced and
striped with carmine; entirely
distinct from anything sent
out before.
We offer strong rooted cut-
tings of each of the above,
ready March 1st, at $1.00 per
dozen ; $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per
1000.
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
We have had these two varieties under observation for the past three years, and feel
sure that they will give entire satisfaction. Lois C. Haettel is not as large a flower as
some of the new varieties now beingintroduced,but owing to the very heavy fiinge and
remarkable strong clove fragrance, it is one of the very best to sell over the countei.
HENRY A. DREER,
MENTION PAPER.
Philadelphia, Pal
The Florist's Exchange.
179
rfllGRtNT HlRDf PINKS
Per 100.
New Mound $5 00
Essex Witch 1 5 00
Glen VaUey 4 00
Sea Pink 5 00
Send for circulars.
THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfield, Mass.
IMMENSE Stock of
Carnation Rooted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Rust or
otiier Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including-
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Seud for price list.
JOS. RKKARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
CARNATIONS and VERBENAS.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
All the leading- Carnations : Daybreak,
Puritan, Edna Craig-, McGowan, Nellie Lewis.
&c.
Immense stock of Mammoth Verbenas.
Send for prices on what you want.
Catalogue ready about Jan. 15. Send for it.
VICK & HILL, - Rochester, N. Y.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties-
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
ANNIE! PIXLEir.
A beautiful pink carnation, originated
by myself, "wliich every grower of cut
flowers should have as it is such aproiiflc
bloomer and will pay better than any
other variety you can grow. It is a very
strong grower, and the flowers come
large, on stiff stems, 15 to 20 inches long,
calax never bursts ; very fragrant and
certainly is the ideal pink carnation of
theday. The price of tliis beautiful car-
nation is $12.00 per 100 ; $90 per 1000. 26
sold at 100 rates. Positively no rust
stock. Cleau and healthy. Address
F. L. KOHR, 350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.
CAMNATIONS.
..jpAwsms.
Fine rooted cuttings of Grace Wilder,
Portia, Tidal Wave, Orange Blossom,
$1.50 per 100 ; $13.00 per 1000 ; Hinze's
White, $10.00 per 1000; stocky, fine and
healthy.
THE JENNINGS STRAIN OF PANSIES,
Pure white, yellow — dark eye, and finest
mixed, trade pkt., $1.00 each., Plants
ready March 1st. Blooming plants, $3.00
per 100; Field plants, medium size, $5.00
per 1000. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
SOUTHPORT, CONN.
GRAND CARNATIONS.
ROOXBD CUXXINGS.
«, « „ ^ , I'er too. Per ICflO.
Wm. Sco«, fine clear pink $6.00 fiO.OU
Goldfinch, yellow, edged pink, strong
healthy, very free 10.00 76.00
Helen Keller, white, marked pink 12 00 90.00
Annie PIxley, light pink, fine 1^,00 90,00
Uncle John, large, fine -white 10.00 75.00
The Stuart, brilliant scarlet, good. . .10.00 75.00
E. A. Wood, pink variefjated, fine. ...10.00 75 00
Dorner'8 Set of 1893 5.00 40.00
Daybreak, Edna Craig, Tidal Wave, Thos. Cartledge,
SilverSpray.EmilyPieraon, Puritan, Nancy Hanks
McGowan, and all the other leading varieties.
LARGE STOCK READY NOW. Send for prices.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, - _ _ MICHIGAN.
EASTON, PA.
Anyone of the trade, who gets along without your
paper, '^ould be a success in a cemetery.
WM. F. EELLEB.
CARNATIONS.
LIZZIE McGOWAN PORTIA
LAMBOBN AURORA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OF KENNETT
MRS. EISHBR TIDAL 'WAVB.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STYEB, CONCORDTILLE, PA.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
WM. SWAYNE,
p. O. Box 236, KBNNBTT SQUARE, PA.
ROOTED BUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. """TED GUTTINBS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
Catalogues ready January 1, 1S94. Correspondence solicited.
Address H EI. C3Hia?T"Sr, I»a.t©I*SOl3i, 3M". J.
HELEN KELLER!
The most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
offered. We invite all interested to
come and see it growing and blooming.
It; is healthy and exceedingly produc-
tive; in form, size and elegance far in Rdvance of anything now in sight. Two houses filled
with this sterling variety are always open for inspection, one at "Wyndnaoor, near Chestnut
Hill, Fhila., the other at Suuimit, N. J. Orders hooked now and filled strictly in rotation,
commencing March 15th, 1894. Strong, well rooted cuttings, $3.00 per doz.: S13.00 per 100;
$90.00 per 1000. Mention this paper.
EDWIN LONSDALE, JOHN N. MAY.
Chestnut Hill.
Phila, Pa, Summit, - - - New Jersey.
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
Per 100
MAD. DIAZ. AI.BERTINI light pink «e 00
DAYBREAK flesh pink 3 00
WIIitlAM SCOTT bright pink 6 00
MZZIB McGOWAN pure white 8 00
UNCLE JOHN " 10 00
PURITAN " 2 00
THE STUART Geranium scarlet 10 00
Per 1000
«50 00
35 00
«5 00
15 00
7B 00
15 00
75 00
The flowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. P.
NEW YORK-WASHINGTON
. . . AND . . .
BOUTON DOR
Messrs. Dailledouze Bros.
Gentlemen:— We wish to compliment . _ . _
Carnation. Eouton d'Or. It is the best yellow carnation
splendid keeper, sells on sight and will always ' " ' '
January 25th, 1891.
the qualities of your New Vellow
'lave ever handled, belnK a
J. H. SMALL & SONS.
Price, 310.00 per 100 for rooted cuttings, ready March Ist; $75.00 per 1000. Orders filled
in strict rotation. 350 at 1000 rates. We invite all to come and see it grow and
convince themselves. It only takes one hour from New Fork City.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.Y.
I Carnations=Panic Bargains \
Ijady Bmina or Portia.
"White Dove
Uzzie McGowan
10 00
1000
Schaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Roht. Hitt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
Wliite "Wings ....
Crimson Coronet.
Golden Gates
American Flag
Attraction
J. J. Harrison....
Louise Porscli....
Nellie I.ewis
Orange Blossom.
Tidal "Wave.,
.... 10 00
.... 10 on
.... 10 00
.... 10 00
.... IS 00
.... 15 00
.... 15 00
.... 15 00
.... 16 00
.... IB 00
16 00
Puritan 16 00
Per lOOO
...$20 00
.... 20 00
20 00
20 00
Pearl
Edna Craig
Daybreak
Tlios. Cartledge
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phipps 26 00
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Ricluuond 25 00
TTabash S6 00
"Western Pride 36 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 25 00
Florence Van Reyper 25 00
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey 36 00
Strictly Cash with order. Orders filled in rotation.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO, BELLEYILLE, N. J
MENTION PAPER.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
GAHNATIONVANLEEUWEN-f
Color, Carmine Pink.
THIS flower sold in December at Mr.
J. K. Allen's commission store for
from 14.00 to $6.00 per 100. A fe-w
thousand Rooted Cuttings for sale at
$4.00 per hundred. Cash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
CARNATIONS
Rooted Cuttings. Now Ready.
Per 100. Per 1000.
Daybreak $3 00 $25 00
Buttercup 4 00 3500
Puritan 200 16 00
Siiyer Spray 1 60 10 00
Lizzie McGowan 1 50 10 00
Grace Wilder. 150 10 00
Portia 150 12 00
Cash with order. 10c. per 100 extra when ordered
shipped by mail. Send for wholeBale price list of
rooted cuttiiiRs and plants.
JAMES HORAN, Florist, Bridgeport, Conn.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SWEETBRIER
Keceived Ist Premium for ■■' best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" 1 like Its color better than Daybreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A. MANDA.
Rooted cuttings. $IO.OO per 100;
S80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Wasbington, last
winter.
VIOLET, I-ady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHftHGE
DAYBREAK CARNATION.
50,000 READY FEBRUARY 5th.
A visit from several prominent florists
of tbe state has convinced me that I
have the healthiest stock of the above
beautiful Carnation in thiis state. Before
leaving my establishment they left
orders for Daybreak at $3.50 per lOO and
$20.00 per 1000. I shall have about 50,000
well rooted cuttings at the following
prices: $3.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
My customers will please take notice
that I cannot accept personal checks.
Terms strictly cash. Satisfaction guar-
anteed. Address
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attica, Wyoming Co., New York.
♦ CARNATIONS.*
LADY EMMA, winner of two first
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
Per 100. Per 1000.
Daybreak $2.50 $20.00
Lizzie McGowan ... 200 15.00
White Dove 2.00 15.00
Puritan 2.00 15.00
J. J. Harrison 2.00 15.00
Peachblow Coronet . . . 2.00 15.00
Crimson Coronet .... 2.00 15.00
Columbia 2.50
American Flag 2.00
Tidal Wave 2.00
Thomas Cartledj^e . . . 3.00
Spartan 3.00
Wm. Scott 5.00
mme. Diaz Albertini . . 5.00
Edna Craig 5.00
THORWALD JENSEN,
Box 55, Mamaroneck, N Y.
FLQBJST'S EXCHA^QE
180
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The following staff of writers are regu
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E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
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D. Honaker Fort Wayne, Ind.
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A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
EnOENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
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Walter Mott Traveling Representative.
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T. F. Keenan Chicago, 111
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Contents.
American Carnation Society. The . . 180
Business, Character and protection . 175
Carnation BouTON d'Or (lllus.) . . .184
Catalogues Received 176
Changes in BrrsiNESS m
Chester County Carnation Society . . 178
Correspondence-;
Fire Inaiirance, Grubs Desh-nyiug Mermet
Cultural department
Cut Flower Prices . . . .
Flower Show as an Educator, Th
Foreign notes
Hardy Carnations . . . .
Obituary
Orchid Growers' Calendar ,
Phalaenopsis Notes . . . .
Philadelphia Club banquet
Plants and flowers . . . ,
Propagating Pandanus Yeitchii
Question Box
Seed Trade Report
S. a. f. Charter
Trade notes ;
Grand Rapids, Mieh., Washington
Newark, N. J.. Wllkesbarre, Pa.
Flatbush. N. T.
111.. Scranton. Pa., Yankton, S. D.
Brooklyn, Indi
Milwaukee, New
Always Give Your Full Address.
It is not an unoommou thing for us to
receive postal cards and letters from par-
ties bearing no address, and very often the
postal mark is so nearly obliterated, or in-
distinct, as to render it undecii^herable. A
great deal of disappointment and trouble
would be avoided if the matter of giving
the writer's full and correct address on
every occasion were attended to.
Given Away Free.
In the issue of American Gardening ot
February 34, we are going to presentevery
subscriber with a magnificent drawing,
showing the highest possible development
of a six-acre home ground. We will be
very pleased to send a copy of that issue to
any of the subscribers to the Florists'
Exchange, who will send us a request for
same. This request should be addressed
direct to American Gardening, 170 Fulton
St., New York.
The Philadelphia Club's Banquet.
The Florists' Club of Philadelphia ten-
ders a cordial invitation to the officers and
members of the Florists' Clubs of New
York, Boston, Buffalo, Baltimore, Wash-
ington, Chicago and other cities to attend
their annual banquet, which is to be held on
Wednesday, February 14, at 8 o'clock p.m.,
at the Colonnade Hotel, 15th and Chestnut
sts. All visitors will be gladly entertained
on that evening by the committee ;
Thos. Cartledge,
ROBT. KlFT,
D. D. L. Farson.
Henry F. Michell, secretary Florists'
Club of Philadelphia.
The American Carnation Society.
The meeting at Indianapolis to be held
on February 20-21 promises to be the most
largely attended of any yet held by this
progressive body. It is pleasing to observe
that the interest in this Society keeps pace
with the growing popularity of the carna-
tion, which is largely due to the Society's
efforts. Every carnationist in the country
should, by his presence and counsel at its
annual conventions, help to stimulate to
its fullest extent that interest in the
American Carnation Society which has,
since its inception, been productive of so
much good. It may be mentioned that the
exhibit of seedings and standard sorts will
surpass any yet staged, and will be worth
the trip to see. All flowers for this exhibit
should be sent prepaid by express to arrive
by 10 A.M., Tuesday, February 20, address-
ed to Wm. G-. Bertermann, 37 Mass-
achusetts ave. , Indianapolis, Ind.
The S. A. F. Charter.
The committee in charge of the S. A. F.
bill of incorporation were summoned to ap-
pear before the Committee on Agriculture
of the House of Representatives on Wed-
nesday, February 7. A number of ques-
tions relative to the workings of the Na-
tional Society were put and answered in a
satisfactory manner. In regard to the
passing of the charter in those troublous
times, Mr. Hatch, who takes a great per-
sonal interest in the matter, urged upon
Messrs. Smith, Durfee and their associates
the great necessity of each and every mem-
ber of the Society of American Florists
doing what he can to secure the end in
view by writing to the Congressman of the
district in which they reside and asking
him to further the measure when it is
presented before the House, as the objec-
tion of a single member would be fatal
to it.
The importance of this matter is patent
to every member who has the interests of
the Society at heart (and this should em-
brace all). Let everyone therefore be up
and doine, so that their efforts may cul-
minate in the desired end.
Indianapolis.
In the absence of the president, vice-
president Stuart, of Anderson, presided at
the meeting of the Society of Indiana
Florists at the Indianapolis club-room on
February 3. The bills of the last chrys-
anthemum show were audited. The exhi-
bition turned out to be the biggest success
of any yet held here. The election of offi-
cers resulted as follows : President, W. W.
Coles, of Kokomo ; vice-president, William
Langstaff ; secretary, William G. Berter-
mann ; assistant secretary, John Hartie ;
treasurer, T. J. Huntington, all of Indiana-
polis.
The American Carnation Society will
hold an exhibition at the Denison Hotel
February 20 and 21, for which extensive
preparations are being made.
A banquet will be given for the members
during their session here, at which covers
will be laid for 160, that many have signi-
fied their intention to be present.
New York.
SlEBREOHT & WADLEY, 409 Fifth ave.,
have just received large shipments from
their Trinidad Nurseries of palms, includ-
ing Livistona rotundifolia and L. altissi-
ma, Pritchardia grandis, Caryota soboli-
fera, Phojnicophorium Sechellarum licu-
ala peltata, and many others. They have
also a big lot of cycas leaves just come in
from the same place.
The orchids at Rose Hill have long been
famous and they are a splendid sight now.
Messrs. Siebrecht & Wadley are cutting
on an average one hundred blooms of Cat-
tleyas, also a number of laslias and Den-
drobium nobills, D. Wardianum and other
fine varieties.
Amaryllis, Empress of India and Thomas
Speed, and hybrids of these two varieties
are coming largely into bloom at Rose
Hill. Some of the hybrids are quite fra-
grant.
James Hammond, 407 Fifth ave., had a
dinner to decorate on February 6. There
were twelve covers on a round table. The
centerpiece was a large plateau of Mermet,
and near the border were four tall vases
of green glass filled with Lilium Harrisii.
The boutonnieres were of violets.
Fred. W. Wilhemi, son of the well-
known florists' basket and supply manu-
facturer, Bond St. , has recently opened a
retail store at 16 Eighth St.— St. Mark's
Place. He was for some time previous to
his opening in theemploy of Messrs. Bebus
& Patterson, wholesale florists, 13 W. 37th
St.
HanftBros., Broadway, will have the
decorations for the Arion Ball next week.
The monthly meeting of the Florists'
Club will be held Monday evening, Feb-
ruary 13, at Grand Central Palace.
President-elect P. O'Mara, of the Florist
Club, has had a relapse and is forbidden by
his doctor to leave his room.
The effect of Lent was promptly felt this
week and business fell off as usual at this
time on Wednesday. Decorations have
been few and far between the whole sea-
son.
Mrs. Spencer, 304 Columbus avenue, has
been busy all the season with small but
numerous decorations for tea parties, re-
ceptions and small parties.
The general opinion in the upper part of
the city is that the sale of palms and potted
plants generally is improving to the detri-
ment of cut flowers.
Cut Flower Exchange.
Business here was fairly good up to
Wednesday when there was a marked fal-
ling off. On that day flowers, principally
bulbous and carnations, were plentiful,
particularly tulips, of which W. Siebrecht,
of Astoria, had a fine stock.
Anton Sohultheis, of College Point,
had some nice orange blossoms which he
sold at $3 per dozen sprays. W. Amos, of
Woodside, showed some very fine hyacinths
in pots at .$1.60 per dozen. Oscar T.
Wenige, Whitestone, had some beautiful
lilac at 75 cents to $1 per bunch.
Prices on Wednesday, February 7, were :
tulips, $2 to $i per 100 ; hyacinths, helio-
trope, sweet alyssum, 25 cents per bunch ;
lily of the valley, $1.50 to $2 ; carnations, 81
to $2.50; violets, $1.50; daffodils, -54 per
100 ; smilax, 75 cents per dozen strings ■
Lilium Harrisii and callas, 75 cents per
dozen.
Talking the other day with one of the
largest wholesale florists of this city about
the hard times the trade was going through
just now, the wholesaler said that in his
opinion there was more imagination than
reality in the so-called depression of the
business.
Going carefully over his books he had
compared the seasons beginning in Octo-
ber and closing with the first week of Feb-
ruary of the years 1891 to 1892, 1892 to 1893
and 1893 to 1894, and found that the second
of these seasons (1892 to 1893) was excep-
tionally good, far better than the first, to
which the season just over is very similar.
January and the first week of February of
this year were better than the correspond-
ing period of 1891. Collections were easier
in 1891 to 1893. More flowers are now
grown, but whether the increased supply
is only keeping pace with the increase of
population cannot yet be stated with cer-
tainty.
The Market.
The arrival of Lent has, as usual,
knocked the bottom out of the market, and
things are about as quiet as they possibly
can be. The clemency of the weather ex-
perienced at present is a point in favor of
the trade, however, for the street men are
thereby enabled to handle considerable
quantities of flowers, thus assisting in the
outlet. These gentry have, on account of
the low prices charged for roses, bought
largely of these. So far as can be learned
gluts are not yet numerous. 'There is a
scarcity of good roses, and extra quality
stock still realizes good figures. The price
of Beauty is now at $40; Bridesmaid and
La France are bringing $8 ; Meteor, $10 and
Bride $6. Hybrids are presently somewhat
off crop. Daffodils are in abundance and
selling at a quarter per bunch. Bulbous
stocks also remain plentiful, more particu-
larly hyacinths and tulips. The Dutch
varieties of the former are now coming in.
Valley is also in excess of the demand.
Harrisii and callas are bringing from $5 to
$6. Smilax continues a drug ; a prominent
grower is now so dissatisfied with the
prices got for this vine thatheaskswhether
it can be utilized as a culinary tid-bit for
cows. A few sweet peas are occasionally
received and sell at 35 cents per bunch.
Lilac is still going at a low figure, $1 being
the highest obtainable, the average runs
from 50 cents to 75 cents per bunch. There
is a fair demand for good carnations, pro-
bably the greatest call being for pink and
white varieties. Shipping trade is almost
at a standstill.
Plants are being received in quantity.
Chinese primroses, genistas, azaleas, ericas,
are seen in every retail store. It is reported
that the Spring plant trade this year will
be slightly overdone ; numerous growers
in this vicinity having dropped out of
growing for out flowers and concentrating
their efforts on plants. Sprays of orange
blossom are also noticed, but the supply is
irregular and there is no fixed price. Deut-
zia gracilis is a shrub that has been largely
forced for cut flowers ; the blooms retail
for about 75 cents a bunch.
Brooklyn.
The depression consequent upon the ad-
vent of Lent has set in, and beyond a little
funeral work very little is doing. Not-
withstanding the slight demand, there is a
scarcity of good roses. Carnations are in
abundance. Of the varieties that sell at
all, Daybreak takes the lead. Tulips are
very plentiful, more especially red kinds ;
they cannot be disposed of at any figure.
A limited number of Harrisii and callas go
fairly well.
Milwaukee.
Business continues sailing along with a
deep chaunel and clear weather. All of
the florists have found matters somewhat
to their liking, with orders coming in a lit-
tle more freely than of late. One notice-
able feature of life in Milwaukee is that
not many flowers are seen on the street at-
tached to my lady as she makes her excur-
sions toward the big stores on a shopping
expedition. It was formerly a bright
Beauty or bunch of Daybreak carnation
which added to the completeness of the
afternoon costume ; but that has passed,
and Charley no longer sends Marie a box
of flowers preparatory to an evening at the
theatre. Whether or not it is because
Charley thinks it a " beastly" custom, or
that his purse is lean, cannot be said ; but
the latter is probably the case.
It is the same way with decorations.
Where a year or so ago an order was given
without much thought of the surely-to-
follow bill, now the latter is the most im-
portant feature of the order. The hope for
the dawn of a brighter day still lingers in
the breast of the florist, however, for the
night surely cannot last much longer.
Edlefson & Scott have decided to
change the location of their downtown
place of business and will soon occupy a
store on 3d st., between Prairie and
Chestnut sts. The new location, while not
far from the present one, offers more ad-
vantages for cut flower sales, and the firm
hopes that such a result will follow the
move. The store will be occupied within
the next few weeks.
From all Indications something will
drop in the floral business in Milwaukee
soon. Just what the nature of the drop
will be cannot at present be divulged. It
may happen within a very short time, and
when it does it is not at all improbable but
that the regulation dull thud may be
heard in the city.
Stock has been somewhat scarce lately,
and fair prices have been the rule. The
Exchange has had quite a lot of out-of-
town business, and the local florists have
been using a few flowers lately. Carna-
tions have not been In good form during
the past two weeks, Grace Wilder espe-
cially being off. Fancy colors do not sell,
and they might as well not be sent in.
Trumpet Major has come, and is a fair
seller. Harrisii holds up well, as do callas
also.
The Paris Floral Co. has a decoration for
a swell wedding on National ave. next
Wednesday. One item alone will be about
150 strings of smilax.
The " fashion " ball on Thursday night
created a slight demand for roses and vio-
lets. One dealer had an order for 1,000 of
the latter for one lady. W. S. S.
The Florist's Exchangib.
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Philadelphia.
ReBOlutloDH on 9Ir. Child's Death.
Whereas, The Florists' Club of Phila-
delphia, having learned with deep regret
of the death of Mr. George William Childs,
one of their most esteemed and distioguish-
ed honorary members, president of the
Pennsylvania' Horticultural Society, and a
warm and enthusiastic patron of hor-
ticulture and floriculture; therefore, be it
Besolved, That the Florists' Club of
Philadelphia hereby expresses its deep
sense of the irreparable loss which it has
thus sustained in common with all other
horticultural and floricnltural bodies in
the United States and all over the world.
Mr. Childs was an honor to horticulture
and was ever ready to respond in the most
generous manner to its advancement. The
Florists' Club of Philadelphia had particu-
lar cause to regard Mr. Childs with feel-
ings of the warmest esteem and admira-
tion for many acts of kindness and sympa-
thy, and especially does it hold him in
grateful remembrance for his cordial hos-
pitality to the Club and the National
Societyduring the annual convention of
1886. The Club feels deeply that it has
lost a warm friend, and horticulture at
large one of its brightest and most distin-
guished ornaments.
The members of the Florists' Club of
Philadelphia hereby record their heartfelt
sorrow under tbis dispensation of Provi-
dence, and their warm appreciation of Mr.
Childs' noble character in every walk of
life, and they hereby extend their heart-
felt sympathy to his bereaved widow.
They are proud to have been his fellow
citizens, proud to have been associated
with him in the advancement of their art,
and proud of all that he has done to make
his name "beloved at home, revered
abroad." Therefore, be it further
Resoliied, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minute book of the Club,
and when suitably engrossed and signed be
forwarded to the family of the deceased.
Edwin Lonsdale, President.
Henry F. Michell, Sec'y.
John Burton, )
Gr. C. Watson, J- Committee.
Robert Kift, J
Floral Tributes to the Late Mr. Childs.
The principal event of the past
week was the funeral of Mr, George W.
Childs. The floral tributes, of which scores
were sent to the church, were of rarest
blooms, and in many instances of most or-
nate design. By midday, and before the
doors of the church were opened, the flor-
ists in charge had dispersed them with
noteworthy taste about the altar and chan-
cel, so that to the right and to the left
there was a bank of heliotrope, while the
center of the chancel was a pure white.
The pulpit to the right was hung with
three immense wreaths, the front panel be-
ing entirely concealed. The wreaths were
of orchid blooms and asparagus, banked
with palms and tied with broad heliotrope
ribbons. At the side of the pulpit, and ris-
ing quite a distance above it, in striking
contrast with the wreaths, was the token
sent by the employes of The Ledger com-
posing room, a large cross of red carna-
tions, the lower arm bearing a crown of
immortelles.
In the rear, and to the left of the altar,
was the floral piece sent by the other Led-
ger employes, a broken wheel surmounting
an open volume, resting upon a pillow.
The spokes of the wheel were of roses,
white carnations and hyacinths, and the
book below was of white carnations, divid-
ed by a band of violets. Inscribed on the
open page were the words, "Public Led-
ger." The bank of flowers on which the
book and wheel rested was composed of
roses, white carnations, hyacinths, sweet
alyssum, callas and Marguerites.
Several banks of flowers were especially
pretty. One, a pillow of carnations, roses,
Easter lilies, hyacinths and maidenhair
fern, was inscribed, "Rest," with deep
dark violets. Another floral bank, from
the International Typographical Union, in-
cluded roses, Easter lilies and lilies, of the
valley. There was also a star of roses,
ferns and lilies of the valley, and a number
of wreaths and sprays in which violets,
pansies, orchids and lilies of the valley
were lavishly employed.
There were some thirty large pieces, be-
sides numerous smaller ones- The work
in this city was evenly distributed among
several stores, Pennock Bros., perhaps,
getting the larger share ; their wreath of
Cattleyas was much admired. The scarcity
of flowers was very inconvenient. Several
shipments were received from New York,
these being of Cattleyas and Bride roses.
On Tuesday evening not a Bride or Perle
could be had in the city. The pieces
which came over from New York for the
above funeral were greatly admired, as
were also those from Washington. Only
three pieces were taken to the cemetery,
the others being distributed among the
hospitals and charitable institutions at the
conclusion of the church services.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
held a special meeting on Monday evening
last to take suitable action on the death of
the president of the Society, Geo. W.
Childs, Appropriate resolutions were
passed, and a committee of eight appointed
to attend the funeral.
The death of Mr. George W. Childs cast
a gloom over the whole city, for a truly
good man has gone to his reward. Though
his interest in horticulture and all that
pertained to its advancement was keen, Mr.
Childs was not really a lover of plants ; it
was seldom that he went into hisconserva
tories, his chief hobby being to walk around
his beautiful grounds among the shrub-
beries. He was a great lover of a fine lawn,
and was at all times bringing home some-
thing to beautify his place, the last addi-
tion being the Michigan "Logging Camp"
which was on exhibition at the World's
Fair. This he purchased when at the Fair,
and its erection at Wootton had only just
been completed before his death.
It had already been suggested that the
florists present Mr. Childs with a testi-
monial tbis next Summer in token of his
great help to floriculture and in token of
the hand-ome way in which he entertained
theS. A. F, in 1886.
One very notable incident in connection
with his life was that he planted a tree (a
white oak) at his place, Wootton, near
Bryn Mawr, on Wednesday. January 17,
and on the 18th he was taken sick and never
rallied.
In all there are 43 trees planted at Woot-
ton by prominent people and Mr. Hughes
had several times requested Mr. Childs to
plant a tree, but he never considered the
matter favorably till the date stated above.
The tree planted by Mr. Childs is in close
proximity to the one planted by General
Grant several years ago.
It is stated that the only growing thing
in Jackson Park commemorative of the
World's Pair, is a lime tree planted
by him in May, 1892, and in which, during
his visit to the Fair, he took a particular
interest.
Market Notes.
There has been a change for the
better in the business here the past week,
there having been quite a lot of balls, din-
ners and receptions. Flowers have really
been quite scarce, particularly roses in all
varieties, but more especially Bride and
Perle. American Beauty is scarce and
those coming in are poor ; S3 a dozen being
the general price. La France. Mermet,
Bride and Meteor bring $8, while some
sold at $10 on Tuesday, Carnations go
from $1.50 up ; at $2 one can procure very
fine flowers, L. Harrisii, $10 and $12; 1
notice some very flue flowers from the Lin-
coln Heights Nursery, Newtown, Pa. Cal-
las bring $1 a dozen, numbers being left at
that price ; for Roman hyacinths $3 is gen-
eral ; valley, $i ; the latter is now very
good and plentiful. Daffodils sell at $5 ;
for freesia, $2 asked, but plenty sold lower.
Violets, double, $1 to $1.50 ; single, 50
cents, smilax, $12 and $15; adiantums, $1.
Florists' Club.
The Florists' Club held their
monthly meeting on Tuesday evening last,
there being a good attendance of members.
Quite a discussion took place relating to
the convention. Arrangements were also
perfected for the annual supner of the
Club, which will be held at the' Colonnade
Hotel on Wednesday evening, February
14, this being the time of the visit of the
Executive Committee of the S. A. F., who
will be then entertained.
Mr. John Burton was unable to prepare
his paper on " The Best Varieties of Roses
for.Forcing," and asked to be excused till
the next meeting, when he will have it
ready.
Feed Hahman has his place in splendid
condition. He is now gradually taking up
his roses from the benches, potting the best
for Spring sales and throwing others out.
He does this every year to bring on his
Spring stock. He has a fine loc of L. Har-
risii coming along for Easter, also a house
of Hydrangea Otaksa ; a batch of lilacs also
look promising. 1 saw here a house of
Wootton which was a perfect picture, the
plants being full of buds. The house was
cold and had no pipes in it, consequently,
unless warm weather prevails, these buds
will be no good. This rose does very poorly
planted out in Summer, and in Fall Mr,
Hahman plants a cold house and then lifts
his plants in Spring and pots them up.
Westcott Bros, are now sending in
some very nice camellias for which they
get $6.
The employes of Henry A. Dreer sent a
contribution of $35 to the fund for the
relief of the poor and unemployed of this
city. The above amount was contributed
jointly by the employes at the store 714
Chestnut st., and by those at the nurseries
at Riverton, N. J. David Rust.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St.. N. T.
To the Seed Trade.
In this issue we publish from reliable au-
thority some notes on the condition of the
European seed market. These notes will,
we hope, appear weekly for some time to
come, and we are of the opinion they will
prove interesting reading to the trade.
It is our desire to make this column as
instructive as possible. We are pleased to
note the continued interest that is being
taken in it, and we solicit from our friends
in the seed trade any items worthy of be-
ing placed on record. Let us have many
more of them.
A circular, signed by the leading Phila-
delphia seed houses has been issued as fol-
lows :
A meeting of seed growers and seed mer-
chants will be held on Tuesday, February
13 at 11 A.M., Room No. 48, G-irard House,
Philadelphia.
First, To adopt resolutions of protest
against the placing of garden seeds upon
the Free List, as proposed under the provi-
sions of the Wilson Bill,
Second, to appoint a committee to present
the resolutions to Congress and ask for a
hearing.
Chicago.— George C. Thomson has sev-
ered his connection with the firm of Mathie-
son-Thomson Seed Co. Robert Mathieson
has taken over the entire stock of seeds
and horticultural sundries. The debts due
by and to the firm will be paid and received
by him.
Traverse City, Mich,— A seed firm has
started here under the name of Traverse
City Seed Co. The officers are : President,
J. T. Beadle ; vice-president, Q. A. Thack-
er; secretary and treasurer, Q. E. Boughey.
New York. — Theodore Pabst, carrying
on business under the name of Theodore
Pabst & Co., importer of glassware at 36
Barclay st., has made an assignment with
a preference of $10,000 to Vilmorin,
Andrieux & Co., of Paris, France, for
whom they were agents in this country.
The agency has been transferred to August
Rhotert, at same address.
Lancaster, Pa.— a stranger represent-
ing himself to be Mr. A. A. Teague, general
eastern 'manager for the Ezra Williams
Seed House, of Rochester, N, Y., has been
swindling several of that firm's customers
here by collecting bills amounting to about
$30. He gave his name as J. B. Haines and
W. C. Mawhinney, was tall and slender and
wore a dark moustache. He is supposed
to be a man who was formerly in the
employ of the seed house.
Foreign Grass and Clover Crops.— The
Gardeners Chronicle, London, publishes
a report on this subject in which it is stated
that the supplies of the various articles are
likely to be more than usually irregular.
Red clover, alsike, and perennial rye grasses
seem to be the most favored crops, while
trefoil, French Italian rye-grass, and the
larger propnrtionof the natural grasses are
exceedingly scarce.
'* It would seem that very little seed may
be expected from France ; a few large
grained samples at a high price may be
obtained from the nortbern provinces.
Germany has a fair crop of large grained,
good colored seed. The United States and
Canada have large crops of fine colored,
well-matured seeds ; the Northern states
and Canada reds are particularly fine,
and will no doubt be in considerable de-
mand, as prices are at a moderate level to
begin with."
White mustard and rape appear to be
good average crops.
EUROPEAN NOTES.
The Prospects for Next Season,
As most of the shipments from Eu-
rope for the present season have now been
completed, it is time to be looking ahead,
and a review of the present position and
prospects cannot fail to be of use.
It Is well known that biennial crops of
all kinds suffered considerably with us
from the great drought of 1893. This gen-
eral remark applies more particularly to
every branch of the great and important
Brassica family.
Owing to the lack of rain atsowing time,
stock seed, in many instances, perished in
the ground, and where sufficient moisture
existed to cause germination the plants
remained small, stunted and weak.
For the same reason they were left on the
seed bed much longer than usual. This
retarded the full developrnent at the
proper time, and the probability is that
very few cabbages, especially the later
varieties, will run to seed.
Some few of the extra early kinds, such
as Express, Etampes, Early York, and the
early strain of Jersey Wakefield may, with
a favorable seeding time, produce a mod-
erately fair crop. But Flat Dutch, Fot-
tler's Brunswick, Warren Stonemason and
other mid and late season sorts are bound
to be very short indeed.
Borecole, Kohl rabi, Savoy Cabbage
and Brussels Sprouts are rather more en-
couraging and promise full half the aver-
age yield from the breadth planted. As,
however, this is exceptionally short this
year the whole crop for 1894 will be very
small, and as stocks of all the foregoing
are very light just now it is expected that
prices will rule high again next season.
The heavy, continuous rains and mild,
open weather of the past four months
started a rank and sappy growth, which
rendered the plants particularly liable to
damage by frost, and as during the closing
days of '93 and the early days of '94 the
thermometer registered zero, Fahrenheit,
and several degrees below both in France,
Germany and England, the prospects are
not very cheering.
Fo^rtunately, a spell of warmer weather
has set in once more and such plants as are
uninjured thus far may reasonably be ex-
pected to improve.
A report upon root and other crops must
be deferred until next week.
European Seeds.
Obituary,
Grand Haven, Mich.— Mrs. Geo. Han-
cock died here on February 2, at the ad-
vanced age of 78 years. Her funeral was
attended by a large section of the com-
munity to whom she had endeared herself.
Her son, Mr. Jas. G. Hancock, writes, "She
was a great lover of flowers, and the pres-
ent business conducted by my father and
myself, is the outcome of her efforts to
cultivate them."
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
-Title Page; p. m, col. 2, 3.
Bookd iuaffiizin«§* etc.— Page ISO, col. 3, 4.
Boxes -Page 18:J, col.l.
Building IVIatcrialH, etc.-Page 18G, col. 4;
187, ciil. 1,2.." '
Clematis— Page 174, col. 2, 3; p. 177. col. 3.
CoIeiiB-Paee 174. col. 2; p. 178. eol. 3. 4; p. 186, col. 4,
Cut KlowpVB— Title PaKC; p. IS8, col. 1,2. 3, i: p,
'" col 1,3,4
8— Page 183, col. 1. 4,
antl Vases— Page 187. i
,, (for Bale or to lease) P»n
184. col. 4.
HatI Insni'mice— Page 175, col.3.
Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc.— Pfl,ge 185, col.
3; p. 191, col.l.
Inar Appa
intlis— Page 1S5. col.
augea- Page 186,
Incubator— Page
tieatftior ApparaniH— Page 187, col
Hyacintbs— Page 1S5. col. 4.
Hydraugea- Page 186, col. 1.
Incnbn-
r ..„ Page 18t, col. 4.
InsecticideH and Fiinerlcldes- Pane 174.col. 1,2,3,
4: p. 178, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 183, col. 1. 2,.S; p. 184, col. i;
p. 189. col. 1. 3, 3. 4; p. 190, col. 1. 2, 3, 4.
Labels- Page 177. col. 4.
Juaodscnpe Garde " '"" "' "
col. 1. 4.
Honnflowei -„„-
-Page 185. col. 4.
;ocU— Pane 172. (
go Trees-Page 135. col. 2,
—Page 173. col. 2.
Page 185. col. 4.
y rttocU— Pane 172. col. 4; p. 182. col. 3,
-Page 185, col. 3.
■ -Page 183. col. 4.
!5takes-Page 172. col. 1. 2.
erators-Pagel86, col. 4.
-Page 174, col. 1. 2. 3; p. 175, col. 1. 2. 3. i; p. 177.
Se eds- Title pase; p. 172, col. 1, 2. 3, 4, p. 17.1, eol. 1
3, 4; p. 185. col. 4; p. 186. col, 1. 4.
Silkaline— Page 163. col.l.
Sinilax-Page 189, col. 3. 4.
nklers— Page 187. col.
Sweet Peas-Page 172, col. 1, 2. 3, 4.
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The^ Ki:,ortst*s ■R:k:ctt amge.
The Flower Show as an Educator.
Pa/per read tefore the New Jersey Social Florists''
Club on Thursda/y, February 1, ISdh.'byMr.
John N. May, of SivmmiU N. J.
As an educator for the young men in onr
profession, or, I should rather use the
term, as a promoter of opportunities of
education, there are very few things equal
to a nice flower show:. In the first place,
the very cream of all the productions of
the different greenhouses, gardens, etc.,
are always placed on exhibition. For the
young man this is an excellent school, and
I would advise every one to visit such
shows where they can possibly do so, if
only for the sake of information.
Oftentimes I have myself wondered why
certain premiums were awarded in a cer-
tain way, and in my judgment, basing
only upon possibly first sight, have consid-
ered the judges possibly to have made an
error. After weighing the matter over
very carefully in all its various bearings, I
could begin to see it in a different light ;
oftentimes I was greatly assisted in this
matter by standing quietly by, watching
and hearing the varied comments of the
different people as they criticized them.
Herein lies one of the secrets of the whole
thing. The judges, it must be borne in
mind, are selected from those who are con-
sidered well versed in the characteristics
of different plants, flowers, etc., with
which they are called upon to criticise, and
it must also be borne in mind that these
same judges weigh every item in favor or
against the variety or varieties that they
are commenting upon. Furthermore, as a
rule, they are extremely cautious before
they award a premium, because they know
that the eyes of the general public are al-
ways upon their work, and they are sub-
ject to a good deal of criticism if they
make mistakes. This, of course, of itself is
of great value in checking any undue dis-
crimination in such matters. Another
point may be worth mentioning on this
subject, and that is if you do not quite
understand why any particular premium,
whether it be for plants, flowers, fruits or
vegetables of any sort on exhibition, has
been awarded to what to all appearance
was not a superior exhibit, wait until your
opportunity comes and then ask some one
whom you think can give yon better infor-
mation upon the subject. While their
opinion may not be absolutely infallible as
to its reasons, in the course of their replies
they will give you frequently the key to
the whole subject.
[n my boyhood days we were taught by
the old school of gardeners that the way to
obtain information was to "keep your eyes
and ears open and your mouth shut." I
am afraid that was carrying the point a lit-
tle too far; while it is still applicable in
very many cases, I think you will find the
majority of the practical men of the day
are perfectly willing to answer any ques-
tion put in a respectful manner, and by
such means you can very often obtain in-
formation that you could not otherwise
get. Of course, you have to go about this
in rather a cautious way. It would not pay
to ask a man pointblank why such and
such a subject was awarded such a premi-
um, but ask simply because you desire in-
formation. This is done every day by hun-
dreds of people that are simply observers
and not exhibitors at our different flower
shows.
In putting up exhibits for competition,
such as arranging collections of plants and
flowers, the general effect goes a long way
towards deciding the premium. This is a
source of great study, and can be utilized
for future benefit by everyone of us. There
may be times in our future lives when
such subjects may come before us and we
may be called upon to do something simi-
lar, or something of the same nature.
Profiting by what we have seen in the past,
we can ofttimes improve upon it. The
blending of colors, so that they harmonize
one with the other and so that they will
show the best possible contrast, bringing
out the varied charms of each, is one of
the great objects to be studied in this mat-
ter. Whether it is a group of ornamenta-
plants, or a group of flowering plants, the
same law applies, and where arrangement
is a greater conundrum for the young
beginner than in the ordinary exhibits of
individual specimens. In the latter often-
times the subject will be very clear and
very distinctly delineated by the different
exhibits. On the contrary, in exhibits of
choice groups of decorative plants it is an
exceedingly difficult matter even for the
judges to decide which has the preference
or precedence in points of beauty, excel-
lence and general effect. Frequently
there will be found plants, better
grown and in healthier condition and
really finer specimens individually than in
another group which is placed in competi-
tion with it, but the artistic effect deters
the superior plants from the first honors,
while the lesser plants are awarded the
coveted premium; this is one of the lessons
we all have to learn if we are ever going to
do anything in exhibiting. Taste in ar-
rangment, combined with study of colors
and effects en masse, will always take pre-
cedence over finer grown specimens inju-
diciously arranged. One of the best educa-
tors, as a rule, that can be obtained in this
way is by watching the effect on the gen-
eral public. As a rule, if there is any par-
ticular exhibit that calls or attracts the
greater attention of the spectators over
any other — whether a large or small ex-
hibit— it may be taken as a general thing
almost universally that there is some par-
ticular merit in that exhibit over and
above the others. Take the public at
large and you will find that 75 per cent, of
them are absolute judges of the beautiful,
whether it is individual fiowers, plants, or
groups of decorative or flowering plants.
Frequently simplicity combined with ar-
tistic arrangement will also win over a
much more elaborate arrangement; this
also comes from the fact that the general
mind can grasp a quiet, simple arrange-
ment before it can an intricate or compli-
cated one.
There is one unfortunate feature, how-
ever, in the flower shows of the present
day; that is, the precedence of large,
showy varieties of flowers to the exclusion
of the smaller and ofttimes more beauti
fully artistic. This can be observed at all
our chrysanthemum shows where the
beautiful little pompon and graceful, sym-
metrical anemone are hardly ever seen at
them. The cause for this is that the
general taste everywhere has been drifting
towards size rather than intrinsic beauty.
Possibly within the next few years this
will be all changed again, and, as the gen-
eral public gets more interested and better
educated up to the taste of choicer, finer
and more artistic flowers, so will the gen-
eral tendency of the shows drift that way.
I have nearly all my life been connected
more or less with flower shows and exhib-
iting, and these are thegeneral impressions
I have drawn from my own experience in
the matter, and I would say right here to
all who calculate or contemplate following
this profession as a business for a liveli-
hood that the time possibly may come
when you will all enter the arena as exhib-
itors in some shape or form, and some of
these points it may be well for you to
study out. Do not hesitate when in a
show, if you do not understand anything,
to ask some one who you think can give
you the desired information, or by listen-
ing quietly to the different con\«rsations
of the various people you can obtain
such information without asking any one.
Where this is not practicable, do not be
afraid to ask for it. The same law applies
to our business in every day life. Many
young men do their work mechanically,
and do it to the best of their ability, but
they do it oftentimes — particularly where
they are starting at something they have
not done before — without knowing the
why and the wherefore. In this case, just
as in the show business, it would greatly
help them to obtain the information de-
sired, and be of considerable benefit to
themselves in the future if they would ask
the reason for its being thus done. No
employer who has any consideration for
his own best interest as well as that of his
employes will ever hesitate to give a rea-
son why it should be done any particular
way.
As you pass through life and work for
different employers you will flnd a differ-
ent method of doing things in nearly every
place you go into. Oftentimes the results
will be quite as satisfactory under the
different treatments ; this I know to
many young men is quite a stumbline
block, but adapt yourselves to circum-
stances as they present themselves to you
in every day life, and in the end you will
know which is the better method to follow.
Herein lies one of the advantages in chang-
ing to different establishnaents because of
the experience it will give you, all of which
you can use to your own benefit in after
life. Do not trust to memory in any of
these things ; keep a little book for memo-
randa. Always make a note of days and
date of any important work that you are
doing, and even the unimportant, so to
speak, should be noted.. This will often
prove of great value to you by referring to
it. Take, for example, if you want a plant
to bloom on a certain date it may be of
importance to you to have a memorandum
of the date that plant was put in the
greenhouse, noting its particular treat-
ment, temperature, etc., during the time it
was growiug to the time of its perfection
in bloom. All the hardy plants and shrubs
that are treated in this way should be par-
ticularly noted as the season will greatly
vary the time for which such things can be
brought to perfection under forcing treat-
ment. The same law applies to fruits and
vegetables, in fact, everything which we
are called upon to grow.
As an illustration take the pansy, which
by many is considered a common flower, if
you want plants in bloom in perfection,
say for Easter one year, which may fall at
the end of March or flrst of April you will
have to vary the time of sowing the seed
considerably to what you would if Easter
falls on the fifteenth of April the coming
season. The two weeks' difference in the
Spring will make from four to six weeks'
difference in planting the seed in the Fall
of the year. By keeping note of these
things as they occur, or as they present
themselves, you will find them of great
value to you. I mention pansies as being
the simplest things to be obtained. All
the other difficult and intricate plants to
grow and force bear the same relation to
starting as the pansy above mentioned.
In conclusion I will just remark that one
of the finest ideas and most practical I
have ever known was during my appren-
ticeship days ; my employer had been 45
years in the gardening business the day I
left him. His parting words to me were:
"I hope you will succeed and do well in
life, and remember that you can always
learn something from everyone you meet."
I have been 45 years at this business and I
am simply an apprentice today.
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House of Carnation Bouton d'Or and Single Specimen at Messrs. Dailledouze Bros., Platbush, N. y.
CARNATION BOUTON D'OR.
THIS variety originated in France and was imported into this country in 1890 ; it has since been cultivated to test its value as
a commercial variety for cut flowers. It is well adapted for pot culture, which means extra good constitution. As a cut
flower variety it is very desirable. The blooms are of large size, measuring about three inches : of fine shape ; color a beauti-
ful deep canary yellow, penciled with dark carmine : the texture is excellent, which is proven by the long keeping quality after it is
cut. The calyx is extra fine ; the foliage is unlike all other yellow varieties, being of a deep green with a slight glaucous appearance.
The plant attains a height ofabont two feet, and will stand under good culture without any support.
The house shown in the photograph was planted on the 25th of October, 1893, flowers having been cut on November 25. The
photograph was taken on January 6, 1894.
The plants are continually sending up shoots with fine buds, which show its blooming qualities. It is very much in
favor among the storekeepers of New York city, who claim it sells on sight. This valuable variety ought to give new blood
to cross on our American varieties, being quite distinct, and it is sure to make a good parent plant.
The illustration shows a house of Bouton d'Or growing as it is in the establishment of Dailledouze Bros., of Flatbush, N. Y.
Cultural Department
Roses.
As the days lengthen the principal work
in the rose houses is to attend carefully to
airing In order to prevent mildew. Keep
one steam or hot water pipe painted with
a mixture of sulphur as a preventive all
the time, and whatever system of fumi-
gating you practice, do not neglect it but
attend to it regularly. Your beds should
now receive a good cleaning before you be-
gin to feed with manure water, or to
mulch. Most of your roses will now re-
quire some stimulant; the sun being
much stronger, thus easily drying the
beds. Any roses stored away in cool
houses or frames, can now be shaken out
of the old soil and repotted ; one size larger
is generally enough. They should be care-
fully watered and a temperature of fifty
is sufficient for them.
You will have to continue bringing in
batches of hybrids from this on, so that you
can have a continual supply of cut flowers.
Hybrids intended for planting out should
be kept as dormant as possible. A cool
frame is as handy a place as you can have,
because plants can then be got at at any
time. But keep them cool and give plenty
of air on sunny days. Keep potting off
your cuttings and filling the space with
more, treating the benches as already ex-
plained. A. D. Rose.
Longer days and brighter sunshine will
now begin to tell in the greenhouse, and a
close lookout should be kept upon ventila-
tion. Next to watering this item stands in
importance. The practical eye of the
p thrifty florist will see at a glance the evil
effects of carelessness in ventilating pro-
perly. The majority of plants grown in
greenhouses will require all the air you
can possibly give them, provided the wind
is not suffered to blow directly upon the
plants.
Abutilons of the various species may be
propagated by cuttings and make fine
salable plants this Spring. Soft wood, if
taken with a heel, will strike readily and
quickly in a bottom heat of 60 to 65 degrees,
and should be potted in a sandy loam and
shaded for a few days, or, a better plan for
them or in fact for any freshly potted
stock, is to keep them in a north house
where the direct rays of the sun do not hit
them hard for a few days until they take
to the pots and then locate them at once
where they are to grow. By this method you
avoid the trouble and loss of time in shad-
ing with laths outside or covering with
paper inside — a practice I do not approve.
Ageratums in variety may be multiplied
now rapidly. Everyone knows how easily
they root and how soon they grow suffi-
ciently to top and put in the cuttings for
second crop. In blue, John Douglas and
Cope's Pet are favorites. White Cap is
also justly popular.
Asters, sow if not already done. One
hundred days is the time required under
ordinary care to bring them in right. They
meet with a ready sale and will repay for
the outlay, if good fresh seeds are avail-
able. Do not discard them on account of
your fear of the "aster bug." As well dis-
card the queen of flowers in dread of aphis.
The alyssum you have in two-inch pots
may be stopped and the cuttings put in for
your Spring sales and for use in vases, bas-
kets, etc., while the plants may be set
along the edges of the rose benches for cut
flowers.
If you have any Achillea, The Pearl out-
side, lift and pot up a few clumps and
place in a cool greenhouse or warm frame
for early cutting; it is a magniflcent plant
for this purpose; the only wonder is that it
is not more extensively grown.
Astilbes should be looked over. If pots
are well filled with roots, a little more heat
may be given. Look out for aphis; he will
be perched upon the rims of pots awaiting
the appearance of the leaves. Keep a stock
of stems between the pots for his benefit
— the plants won't relish fumigation by
smoke.
Amaryllis bulbs will need to be sorted
up and potted in nice sandy rich loam and
started.
Alocasias may also have attention now.
If you have some old sf)ecimens which have
become unsightly objects, why not cut
them up and start them early ? They
make grand specimens planted out upon
the lawn, and rival the popular Caladium
esculentum; their leaves grow more erect
and stronger and are not so easily injured
by the wind.
Air all damp corners and moist places
now that you have a favorable opportun-
ity ; clean up everything nicely and be in
shape for your Easter trade and your
annual return of Spring business.
Fort Wayne, Ind. D. HoNAKER.
Cattleya Mendellii.
This grand species was first introduced
in 1870 by Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., of
Clapton, and shortly afterwards by Messrs.
Backhouse & Sou, of York, England, who
named it in compliment to the late Samuel
Mendel, Esq., of Manley Hall, near Man-
chester. It first flowered in England in
June of the following year. Although this
Cattleya Is not very popular in this coun-
try, it is well thought of in England,
where in many places it is considered pref-
erable to Cattleya Trianae. The flowering
season of Cattleya Mendelli is during the
months of May and June. It often pro-
duces as many as five large flowers. The
color of the sepals and petals is pure white
suffused with pink. Lip is very fringed,
of a rich purple color, with yellow mark-
ings in the throat.
The following cultural directions are
recommended for C. Mendellii. It should
be grown in either pots or baskets, but I
prefer the former, in a temperature of 65 to
70 decrees, giving it plenty of light and air,
especially in the growing season. It should
receive abundance of water as soon as the
young growth is about an inch high ; this
should be continued until the pseudo bulb
is finished, then the water supply can be
decreased considerably until the buds com-
mence to show their heads through the
sheaths. After the plant is through flow-
ering it can be kept a little cooler and
watered but sparingly. The best potting
material is a mixture of fibrous peat and
sphagnum moss ; use plenty of drainage
with a few pieces of charcoal intermixed.
J. A. Manda, Jr.
I THE ROSE GROWER OF MUSCATINE.
There was a florist In Muscatine,
Bothered to death with little flics green.
lie bought a box of Fumigatlne,
And his troubles were o'er.
XIc told others tn the same line of biz.
Some were and some were not ft-lcnds of his.
That dldn^t concern him, but true it Is
That this makes "Fumlgatlne" go with a wlilz, |
And our troubles arc o'er.
See "ad," page 188.
5 MEWTIQW THE FLOBIST'F
Two Varieties fine little plants from flats. $2.00
per hundred. Will exchange for rooted cuttings of
Oarnations, Portia, Daybreak or Lizzie McGowan.
W. A. KNOTT. P.O. 324, Cape May Olty. N. J.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate for this class of advertisements. Ten Ceuts
a line (eight words) lor each insertion.
WANTED position as foreman in a commercial
establishment. Good plant and cut flower
grower. Good references, J. S. T., Floeists'
EXOHAIfQE.
SirUATION wanted by a first-class German florist,
married, 15 years in this country, understanda
well how to raise cut flowers; competent to take
full charge of a place, private or commercial.
iddresB, M.N.. Box H, Edgely, Pa.
SITUATION wanted by a young married man,
either in a private or commercial greenhouse ;
^'iolets and carnations a specialty ; good reference
from George Creighton, formerly of New Hamburg.
Address all commuoications to Thomas J. Eagan,
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess Co., N. Y,
WANTED, situation by a young German, sis
years experience in this country, in a com-
mercial establishment. Speaks good English.
Age 22. single. Good reference. Address" L. Box
72, Calla, Ohio.
SITUATION wanted, by an energetic flrst-class
man, as bead gardener ; has had 20 years prac-
ical experience in England among orchids, stove
plants, chrysanthemums, carnations grapes, etc.;
thorough knowledge of out-door work, renova-
tion, old and new gardens, last seven years as head
gardener ; first-class references ; age 8i. Address,
stating terms, Henry Young, care Geo. W. Atwood,
250 Smith St., Hartford, Conn.
HELPJjVANTED.
WANTED^^
A partner in a forty year's established
Gardening' and Florists business, con-
nected with the best of cemeteries.
This will be a well paying investment
for an experienced man with capital.
Callor address
J. C, 662 East 144th St., N. T. City.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
To Lease or For Sale. Xcefol
a florist's business, at HoUis, L. I. Excellent
house, barn, and out buildinjrs, mellow soil,
station near. Terms favorable. Apply at
FOR SALE OR LEASE
Hitching's Rosehouse, 150x24 feet, with
propagatiDghouse. 3 sash houses, 150x11
feet. 1 house, 50x9 feet. 1 house, 37x9
feet. 1 two-story building, 30x18 feet.
All one year old, with an acre of
ground ; right opposite depot ; popula-
tion 4000. The above all stocked.
ALFRED PECKHAM,
Box 242. Patcliogne, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOC
TRUST Silt OF RTUTT.
By virtue of the power and authority vested
in me by deed of trust from M. Tritschler and
wife, recorded in the Register's office of David-
son County, Tenn.. Book 173, page 246, 1 will sell
for CHsh, without redemption, at the court-
house door in said county, at 12 o'clock m. on
Tuesday. February 13. 1894.
Lots Nos. 369, 370, 371 and 373 in J. M., T. 3. and
G. vv. Harding-'s addition to North Nashville.
Said lots front 45 feet each on south side of
Hyde's Ferry Pike and run back 150 feet to an
alley.
The above property is known as the
Tritschler Gardens," and contains two new
dwellings, four greenhouses, steam and water
works, two good wells, wind mills, blaclismith
shop and stable.
B.J. FARRAR, Trustee.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THC FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Klorist's Exchanok.
185
Phalaenopsis Notes.
At tliis dull season of the year there is no
more pleasing sight among Orchids than a
house of well-grown Phalsenopsis, their at-
tractive foliage and graceful, arching spikes
of variously tinted flowers making a grand
display; they are also among the most use-
ful Orchids for cut flower and design work,
their long stems and delicate tinted flowers
giving effect and graceful finish wherever
used.
There is no particular mode of treatment
under which this class of plants must be cul-
tivated to ensure success, different condi-
tions, such as aspect of house, shading, pot-
ting material, heating and climatic influence,
making it necessary to vary their treatment
accordmgly. They are not difficult to man-
age; as a rule each cultivator has his own
method of culture, and we find them under
various conditions doing well.
There are two conditions under which they
will positively not thrive, viz., a hot, dry at-
mosphere or a cold, moist one. Shading
plays an important part in growing Phalae-
nopsis; plants grown under canvas with lit-
tle air, and a high temperature with exces-
sive moisture, generally grow very sappy,
and though they may appear luxuriant dur-
ing their growing season, they are in reality
soft and tender, and will in nearly every case
spot and often perish during the short, dull
days of Winter, when they are at rest, at
which time fire heat is excessive and little
ventilation can be given.
I find the best method of shading is to
paint the glass during the Summer months
with a rather heavy; coating of white lead
and turpentine, adding just enough linseed
oil to keep it from washing off with rain.
The indirect influence of the sun gives ac-
tion to the foliage and allows the house to
warm up more rapidly on cool days, thereby
permitting better ventilation, which keeps
the tissue of the leaves tough and hard and
the plants' stocky ; they are then not so sus-
ceptible to spot. With this mode of shad-
ing syringing overhead once or twice during
the early part of the day is beneficial while
the plants are growing; the potting compost
should be kept wet, and the paths and shelves
should be well damped toward sunset to
g^ve the house a genial, moist feeling during
the night.
Air should be admitted at all times, both
Winter and Summer if -possible, in greater
or less quantities, according to condition of
the weather. During wet and foggy days
syringing overhead and damping should be
withheld; air at such times is positively nec-
essary, even though a small fire be started to
retain the desired temperature. A tempera-
ture of So degrees F. by day and 70 degrees
by night in Summer, and 70 degrees day and
60 degrees at night in Winter will be found
to suit them.
As the plants finish growing, the syring-
ing should be lessened, the potting material
kept dryer, and the heat gradually reduced
to the Winter figure. The individual bas-
kets should be dipped when dry, and the
shelves and paths be kept damped except in
wet weather; the shading should also be re-
duced until only enough remains to break
the sun's rays from burning the leaves.
Phalasnopsis do best under the above
treatment when grown in rather small ce-
dar, locust or teak baskets, in a compost of
chopped sphagnum and broken pieces of
charcoal; the material must be pressed firm
to keep the plants from shaking, or the
young roots will be damaged. When a spe-
cial house for Phalasnopsis is not obtainable
they will do well wired on blocks or rafts
and grown in the ordinary well kept stove,
the temperature, syringing, etc., agreeing
with them very well.
P. amabile, aphrodite, Sanderiana, Schiller-
iana and Luddemaniana are among the inex-
pensive and easy growing varieties for the
beginnner.
Robert M. Grey.
CYCLAMEN PRIMULA
GIGANTELM, CHINENSIS.
^^Good Plants from best Seed.
A. S. Mac BEAN. Lakewood N. J.
Tree and Pot Labels.
A good tree label to the nurseryman and
a pot label to the florist is a sine qua non
in the conduct of their respective busi-
nesses. Mr. Benjamin Chase, of Derry, N.
H. , manufactures ready wired labels, thus
obviating the wiring by hand, and with
the advantage that the extra length of the
wire, as well as its position, near to one
end, the wire being in notches, facilitates
the attachment to the tree. They also
manufacture a printed label, pierced in-
stead of notched, which has found great
favor among nurserymen.
A pot label is being manufactured by
this firm, which is meeting with ready
sale. A good coat of lead and oil is ap-
plied, and the painted surface is rendered
quite easy to write upon, the pencil mark
being very legible and darable.
THE men in the trade who make the
greatest success, in a business point of
view, are those who advertise in the
Floeists' Exchanqb.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Per 100
Coleiie, beat old and newvnrletles 10.76
Allernaiithera, aveklnds 75
Achyi-antbes in sorts. Heliotrope asat 1.00
AEeratiim, blue 1.00
Scarlet Snse* Fuchiaa asst 125
GeraDiiiinB, best bedders 1.25
" Mme. Sallerol 1.00
'^-Carnations.'*'
Per 100 Per 1000
Hinze's White J1.25 $10.00
Silver Spray, Grace Wilder,
G'liirn Gate, may Queen.... 1.50 12.50
Emily Flerson 2.00
%/ Plants <% Per 100
Gernuiams, best varieties, 2^-iDCh pots.. $2.00
Heliotropes, 2« •■ " 2.00
Ani'ratuiii, 2>J " " 2.00
Echpveria elauca $2.00 and $3.00
Enitlisli Ivy, o to 7 feet, 4-inch pots $6.00
Cash with Order. Larchiiiont Nursery,
J. W. B. HALLETT. Larchinoiit, N. V.
VHEN WrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANG"
WANTED TO EXCHANGE.
rrets, 100
other atoctt.
A. W. DUNK, Mew r,oiido», Conn.
WHEN WRrriMG MENTION THE n.ORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES.
SOTJPEKT, Syearolrl, will make nice flower-
ing plants for Easter, $7.00 per 100.
SOUPBBT, MBTEOK, MARIE GUII.LOT,
SAFRANO, strong plants from 21^ Inch pots,
ready to shift, $3.50 per 100 ; $80.00 per lOOO.
BEGONIAS.
VERNON from 2i4 in. pots, J3.60 ppr 100.
AB6ENTE A GUXATA, aj^ in. pots, $3.00 a 100.
6IGANXEA, 31^ in. pots, $5.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS.
PETUNIAS.
Double fringe iu good variety, §a.00 per 100.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Oliio.
4,000,000 EVERGREEN GOT FERNS
ESPECIALLY FOR. FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
FANCY. DAGGEB. the Wholesale'Trade.
CITRUS OTAHEITE.
DWARF ora:nge.
The very best sort for florists' use. "We have the
largest and best stock. Order early.
Strong 2 in. pot plants, 750. perdoz.; $6.00 per 100.
Strong 4 in. pot plants, $3.00 " $25.00 "
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.
ST. LOtris, MO.
E. ALBEBT MICHEL,
EUGENE n. MICHEL.
AZALEAS FOR EASTER.
We have houses full, as will be seen by the above illustration, of Azaleas
for Easter forcing.
The plants are in the best possible condition, finely set with buds, not too far
advanced to ship safely at this time, which will ensure a supply for ISaster. We
can make selection of plants taken from different temperatures to give a succession
of bloom. "We offer plants
9 to 10 inches in diameter at $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100.
10 to 12 " " G.OO " 45.00
12 to 15 " " 9.00 ■' 70.00
18 to 22 " " 30.00
The varieties we handle are the best market kinds. The 12 to 15 inch size are
of exceptional value.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA.
HARD TIMES.
y the Republit
nd the Barii
" the Lord
whatever it i
1 the DemocratB.
And the Lord knows what.
GROW MUSHROOMS!
and use only the" W. P." Mushroom Sp
which _tella the whole story. Commem
aiseand marketa crop this
Ample time. Address
w. You
always,
G. C. WAXSOPJ,
I02S Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
MORE MEDICINE.
Begonia Bulbs, large flowering, fine
coloi-s, mixed 500 "
Gladioli Bulbs, superfine mixed $10 00 a 1000
Tuberose Bulbs. Excel'r Pearl. No. 1. 7.00 "
■' No. 2. 4.00 "
Auratum Lily Bulbs, sound and
p bag, (10.5 lbs).
imen Pei'sicum Qigantenm Seeds, choice
lixed, $S 00 per 1000.
y, splendid large flowering strain, $8.00
G.C.WATS0H,(025ArchSt.,Pliila.,Pa.
nrriNG MENTION 1
3 EXCHANGE
FOR SALE CHEAP TO MAKE
four and six-inch pots. Also fine AZALEAS in
bloom, all colors, tine shaped plauts, from 75
cents to $1.5U each. HYACINTHSin potsiii var-
iety, $1.50 per dozen.
ANTON SCHUL.THEIS, Mki-,
itbc
I00,$1.50. Heliotrope. per 100,$1.25. Scai-letSn^e,
per 100, $1.25. Ue&roiiia Metallica, per 100, $1.50;
Clirygnntlieinuiiis, Gold and Moonligbt, large
clumps from bed, per 100, $10.00,
Thousands of other cuttinga and small plants.
Write fur what you want. Cash with order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
Extra Strong Rooted Cuttings
Per 100
Ageratum, best blue S0.75
new dwurf white, Lady Ifabel 1.00
Cupliea Platycentra (cigar pliinl) 1.(10
Heliotrope 1.00
Tradescantia, i best sortp 1.00
Cash with (iider.
W. p. PEACOCK, . Atco, N. J.
■WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'g; EXCHANGE
STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Casli witli ordei-. Sent at our expense.
Per 100
Geraniums, CJirysantlieinum.s, best S2.00
Beg:onias. Carnatious, in varieiy.. . . 2.00
Double Petunias, (Dteer's), Rex 3.00
Mexican Primrose 3.110
Alter n an tliera, var.; Coleus, sorts 1.00
Ageratum, Scarlet Sage l.QO
C.W-TURNLEY. Haddonfield, N- J.
Begonia Cutting^s
All tbe leading varielies $1.50 per 100
Fiic)iin8,all the leading varieties.... 1.00
Begoniaa in 3-inch pots 5.00 "
Cash with order or sent C. O. D.
A. K. SAVACOOL,
East StrniiflHbiii'g* Pa.
F=-cz>F=^ ^>^^l_e:-
lO finest varieties of double Petunias.
Strong- 2 inch pot plants, per loo, $2.00;
$18.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings of
same, $1.25 per 100; free by mail.
AJternanthera. — Par. Major, Rosea
nana, Aurea nana, Bicolor, rooted cut-
tings fall grown, in flats, per 100, 60 cts. ;
free my mail; $4.00 per 1000 by Express.
300 variegated Rose Geraniums.
Lady Plymouth per 100, $4.00; the lot
for ten dollars.
Anthemis Tinctoria, hardy Golden
Marguerite, rooted cuttings per 100, $1.50
free by mail.
1000 Geraniums, La Favorite, in fine
shape, cheap. Write for price on same.
C. G. NAN25, OWENSBOEO, KY.
186
The Floris^x's Exchange;.
ROOTtD CUTTINGS,
Hyilranseas OtaksaandT. Hogar> $2.00perlOO.
Carniicions Lizzie MoGownn, Povtia, S.
Spray, Tidal Wave, Hector ; healthy
cuttinRS, $1.25 per 100.
Marie lionise Violet Runners, rooted, $6.00
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
WE PAY THE EXPRESS.
100,000 PANSIES, srown from seed that has
no superior, strong stocky plants, in the sixth leaf,
once transplanted. 60 cts penOOi *4.50perl000.
MAMMOTH VERBENAS, rooted enttings,
m cts. per 100 ; »S.5'J per luOO.
All tlie above to color, delivered free to
your door.
S. WHITTON & SONS,
9-11 Robert Street, - UTICA, N. Y.
MHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'S EXCHANGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSIA, LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping ; strong plants from
2 In. pots. ThisiBpositivelythebestBellingFuclisia
ever introduced ; it needs no special care lo bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early in Marcb, and
continues getting better as the season advances,
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom.
We have been growing this variety for five years ;
last year we grew 15,UOO and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means ( f selling
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
cus'omers. Every live florist should grow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of $3.00 or $5.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. This will surely be a profit-
able investment, as it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in less time, with
less care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars write for circular.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in. pots, $2.60 per doz.;
$4.00 per 25; $6 00 per 50; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
I^INCOI^N I. :NEKr, Florist,
4010 Butler St., Pittsbursrli, I*a.
Ingleside Nurseries,
ALHAMBRA, CAL.
F. EDWARD GRAY, Prop'r
GROWER OP
Seeds, Bulbs and Carnations.
I AM GROWING
For 1894-1895
DELIVERY.
CROZV CANNAS.
COSMOS.
Pure White, Pink and Mixed.
MARGUERITE CARNATION. Clicicest
mixed.
REMONTANT CARNATION. Choice
mixed.
TROPjEOLUM lobbiantjm.
Hybridized, mixed, Ingleside strain.
NASTURTIUMS.
Dwarf iiybridizi'd, mixed and
named.
CIIYSASTHEMUMS. Choicest mixed.
COBjEA scandens.
PETUNIA.
Urandiflora, olioicest mottled and
striped. Double hybridized and
fringed. Ingleside strain, double
hybridized, fringed.
VERBENA.
Mommotli choicest ; also blue
white, scarlet and other colors.
F. EDWARD GRAY,
Alhambra, - California.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Edwin Lonsdale receives very many
visits but modestly disclaims their being
paid to himself, his ward, Helen Keller,
being the real object of his callers. Helen
Keller is certainly a fine carnation, of the
purest white, with delicate striping of car-
mine, and of large size. We measured
several specimens and found them four
inches across, but size alone is too common
here to make it a distinction.
The variety is a remarkable flower in
every respect, in all we saw there was not
a sign of a burst calyx, and the long stems
are so stiff as to require no tying. Mr.
Lonsdale has hit upon a very effective way
of supporting his carnations, by making
square arches, if they can so be called, of
wire, six inches across the top and planting
them across the beds.
Among many fine varieties of carnations
raised in this place we will mention Butter-
cup and Grace Battles, of which latter Mr.
Lonsdale is the originator. There is a Sue
collection of seedlings here, which he
watches with peculiar care and will not al-
low to make their debut in the world under
his chaperonage, so to say, until he is
satisfied of their real merits. Mr. Lonsdale
has learned by experience that time is re-
quired to prove real and lasting merit, and
he has found an infinite number of new
flowers which, after showing wonderful
promise for a year or two, have afterwards
subsided into nothingness. His reputation
is not to be lightly risked, and he will not
put a flower on the market until he is con-
vinced that it will add to his fame as a
grower.
Among the seedling carnations on pro-
bation are a bright scarlet, a shade lighter
than Portia, and measuring 3i inches across;
one of the picotee type, buff, with pink
edging; another of a light salmon, shading
off on the outer petals to white, and yet
another, white, specked with pink.
Mr. Lonsdale's reputation as an orchid
grower is, we think, quite on a level with
his fame as a carnation grower, and he has
a large collection of all the finest commer-
cial varieties — dendrobiums, phalsenopsis,
Cattleyas, laelias, cypripediums, etc. The
dendrobiums, in full bloom, of all shades
of purple, are a magnificent sight.
There is here what is claimed to be the
fiuest stock of Cypripedium Lawrencea-
num, Spicerianum, etc., in the country.
Mr. L. claims to be the first to bloom Cy-
pripedium insigne under cultivation. He
has several fine new varieties of this flower
quite distinct from the original type.
He is just now aiming at the improve-
ment of abutilon, a plant in which he has
great faith.
Of palms and stove plants Mr. Lonsdale
has a heavy stock, all of the flnest. His
Kentias, arecas, latanias, pandanus and
others are in fine shape. He has about
8,000 rooted geraniums of the best varie-
ties for Summer bedding, and grows a
large quantity of cannas under the benches.
About 10,000 of these are grown every year,
and are shipped to all the Summer resorts
for miles around.
There is a good bench of giant mignon-
ette, Machet, and plenty of Snow Crest
daisies.
We must not forget to speak of three
large plants of Swainsonia galegifolia,
fifteen months old and seven and a half
feet high. Mr. Lonsdale has great faith
in the future of this beautiful plant and
has a large stock of cuttings is his propa-
gating house.
Mr. Lonsdale has just added an exten-
sive coal cellar to his establishment, with a
covered gallery over it. In this last he has
built himself a commodious office. He has
also built a large cellar for cut flowers, con
necting with the gallery or shed. Outside
a choice variety of evergreens and other
ornamental and flowering shrubs are
grown.
John Bukton is a next-door neighbor to
Edwin Lonsdale ; there is not even a fence
between their respective properties. Mr.
Burton has twenty-three houses of the av-
erage length of 135 feet. His fame as a
rose grower is too well established to need
dwelling on here. As is well known, the
American Belle originated with him, and
it has proved the most profltable rose of all
he has grown this year. He has several
houses of it. All the roses grown here
are in the flnest condition. American
Beauty, Ulrich Brunner, Mme. John Laing;
in fact, all the best varieties have given
and are still giving good crops. Mr. Bur-
ton is a great admirer of Mme. Caroline
Testout, whose lovely color is, he says,
enough to cover any defects the rose may
have. Kaiseriu Augusta Victoria is also a
favorite, and is thought to be the best
Summer white rose out. Meteor is largely
grown here, as are Baroness Rothschild,
Sunset, Watteville, Bride and Mermet.
Carnations are also grown very success-
fully. Grace Wilder, Lizzie McGowan,
Crimson Coronet fill one house and Portia,
Wilder and Lizzie McGowan another. The
plants and blooms are in good shape.
There is a house of Areca lutescens, flue
large plants, esteemed for their quick
growth.
Another house contains more arecas,
Kentias, rhapis and phoenix of various
sizes and in perfect health and form. Mr.
Burton has a good stock of aspidistras,
two houses of asparagus and one of smilax,
all doing well.
The Challenge Ventilator, by Evans &
Co,, Richmond, Ind., is used here and
gives great satisfaction.
Thomas Butler has six greenhouses
covered with about 10,000 feet of glass and
standing in six acres of land. A rose
house, 180 feet long, with a partition divid-
ing it into lengths of 120 feet and 60 feet
contains in the larger half Perle, Wootton,
Bride, Mermet and Sunset roses. La
France fills the smaller portion. They are
all fine, healthy plants. There is a good
stock of palms of the leading varieties and
many callas — very large, stout plants —
cinerarias and bouvardias. The propagat-
ing house is well filled with promising
rooted cuttings (rose and others). Mr.
Butler grows many geraniums and a full
line of bedding plants. He has several
houses of carnations, among which Portia,
Edna Craig, Hinze's White, Silver Spray,
Lizzie McGowan are his favorites. All are
in fine condition.
Mters & Samtman, who has been estab-
lished here for the past five years, have five
houses, of which one was put up last year.
It is 18(3 feet long by 16 feet wide. Roses
and carnations are main objects of culti-
vation, and of the former there is a good
collection of Meteor, Hoste, Cusin, Perle,
Testout, Bride, Bridesmaid and Kaiserin
Augusta Victoria. This latter has given a
particularly fine crop. There is also a
house with the center bench of American
Beauty and Hoste and Sunset on the side
benches. The plants are all doing first-
rate.
Carnations fill one house. They are
Hinze's White, Portia, Anna Webb, Grace
Wilder, Lizzie McGowan and Daybreak.
Among a large number of seedling car-
nations there are two worthy of particular
notice. One of them is a pink, just a shade
darker than Daybreak, between which and
Grace Wilder it is a cross. The stems are
stiff and fully twenty inches long ; the
bloom is very large and of perfect shape.
Many good judges have pronounced it one
of the best pink carnations in sight. The
other is a bright scarlet, similar to Portia;
in form and flower it resembles Daybreak
(of which with Portia it is a cross) but it is
much larger. It is expected that this new
flower will fill the long felt want of a good
red carnation.
Hartley & Fertsch have two houses,
130 feet long, and one of 40 feet, where they
grow roses and carnations. American
Beauty, La France, Sunset, Bride, Mer-
met and Cusin are looking fairly.
Carnations do not seem to succeed so
well here.
Like the majority of places here steam is
used to heat the houses, which are fitted
with Hippard's ventilators.
Peripatetic.
Ventura, Cal.
The meeting of the Ventura Floral
Society was held on January 30. Mrs. T.
Gould gave a very interesting talk on
hybridizing, also an object lesson on pol-
lenizing. Mrs. Shepherd will talk at next
meeting on chrysanthemums.
Toronto.
The annual dinner of the Toronto Gar-
deners and Florists' Association was held
at Harry Webb's parlors on January 31,
and was the most successful affair of the
kind we have yet had. About 50 members
and friends sat down and partook of the
splendid repast provided. Our new presi
dent occupied the chair and was supported
on either hand by past presidents, J. Cham-
bers and T. Manton ; at the head of the
table were also Alderman Hallam, chair-
man of the city parks and gardens commit-
tee,Capt. McMaster, ex-Alderman B.Saun-
ders, Mr. George Vair, vice-presidents W.
Muston and Geo. Reeves. The toast list was
a long one, but the speeches were mostly
short and to the point ; all the above men-
tioned gentlemen spoke, as well as Messrs.
S. E. Briggs, A. Simmers and Frank Bur-
fit. Songs were rendered by Messrs. F.
Wright, H. Endean, G. Tidy, P. Burfit,
W. Muston, H.J. Cole and G. D. Manton.
Mr. Endean also gave some splendid selec-
tions on the concertina. Everyone ap-
peared to enjoy himself to the fullest
capacity. The president conducted the
affair in a business-like way, and every
thing went with a swing from start to fin-
ish. We wound up this very pleasant re-
union about two o'clock in the morning by
singing together "Auld Lang Syne" and
"God Save the Queen." T. M.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRiGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
G MENTtOW THE FLORISTS- EXCHANGE
KECEIVBD
BEST
AWARDS
LAST
FOUR
YEARS.
same height
at far end.
Tlie only nincliine in competition receiTing ;
Certificate of 3Ierit at the St. Louis Conrention.
Catalogues Free.
E. HiPPARD, Voungstown, Oiilo.
SPEGIAL OFFER FOR 30 DAYS!
To introduce our superb progressive XX and XXX
Mammoth Verbena Seed.
There'll be some that will spare the silver half,
A nd make progressive florists laugh ;
Once plant and you'll a customer be,
That's what we are after, dont you SEE I
Large trade packet. XX, 20 cts.; XXX, 30 cts.
for 30 days only. In G-ibaon's sweet scented
hybrids you'll find all tbat can be desired in the
Pansy ; i oz.. $1.00 ; J oz., $1.60.
fTo secure these rates mention special offer:
Use both grades.]
Our hand hybridized double Petunia seed will
produce the Mnd you'll want to sell. 600 aeeds,
75cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.25. The double white scab-
iosa, {snowball) is the beat thing out lor Summer
and Pall cutting, i oz., 25 cts.; J oz., 40cts.; ^ oz..
60 cts. Descriptive wholesale price list of Hovel-
ties and specialties free to all. Address, cash with
order, please.
J. C. GIBSON, Woodbury, N. J.
WHEH WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S
C OLEXJS.
Our stock is large and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Booted Cuttings, in 30 to iO varieties (our
selection), at $6.50 per 1000 by express : in
20 varieties at 81.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, including some of the most hand-
some ever offered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at $3.00 per 100 by mail.
Carnations,
Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
Prices of other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
BARGAINS.
(Good plants, and ready to ship now.)
Per inO
Geraniums. best bedders. strong 2-inch $200
Mme. rialleroi, very stocky, 2 in. 1.50
" Rose Scented, 2 inch 2.00
" Bronze, 2 Inch 3 00
Colcust splendid assortments, 2 in. a 1000, $12.50 1.50
" G-itlden Bedder. (alone), strong, 2 in.. 2.u0
Heliotropes, 2 incb 2 00
Caiina, Mme. Crozy, dry bulbs. $1.00 per dozen.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
I have the following, ready to ship any day.
Per 100
Geraiiiuine, Mme.Salleroi i.wj
Ivy Leaf. Hne dbl. vars., mixed.. 2.00
Coleus* about 20 splendid varieties in mixture ■bii
" Golden Bedder, (when ordered alone) .T5
Alceinantliera Aiiiea Nana .."^O
'* I'. >lajor m
Double Sweet AIy»»uiii 6,i
(JiLi'uatioiis, Portia i m)
LtzzieMcGowan i.o j
" Puritan i j,')
■' NellieLevris j.nll
Fred. Dornpr i. 5
Grace Wilder I 00
" Aurora ■. 1,50
" Garfleld , i.so
Manettia Vine ].00
100,000 RooredCuttiufrsCainatloiiMieiidy
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Wlo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, beinc
8 miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
The> Florist's Exchanged.
187
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
steam ami Hot -Water Heatlns Engineers.
Plana and Estimates furnished on application
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAIWI CO., Irvington-on-Hudsoiii N. Y.
GREENHOUSE HElTINi; IND YENTIliTllli;,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
pitching^ 2^Go
ESTABLISHED 1844..
Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
^o^ the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
• Mention paper. or Slate Tops.
SHND 4C. POSTAGE FOR ICX^XTSXRATEO CATAl,OGTJE.
rHl\MPION NCUBATORi
V. ^«^^,»^» AMP
=- BROODERS
< WRITE FOR CATALOGUE
""''°°'-s"|' Chicago. tJ.s.A
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^WS & CO.,
MORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEN WHITING MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
bent inncuine In the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have seen my illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free, Riving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer uud
Sifter. Address
^. SZ. N^N/'CDI 1=-,
'Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
WHEW WBrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
cent, off list will be given for cash
with order.
PRICE LIST.
2 inch pots, per 1000, $3.25 7 inch pots, per 100, *^.50
nnch, per dozen. ...$0.75 | flx5 inch, per dozen. $1.00
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
Fort Edward, N. Y. Deo. 12, 1893.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 34th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
Yorli and vicinity.
SCOLLAY'S
IMPROVED
PUTTY BULB.
For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
PftTENT ptiflpfillLER
JOHN A, SCOLLAY,
71 & 76 Uyrtle Arenne,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
LOCKLAND
LUMBER
CO.
.y>
Clear
c
Seud
Gpefn House;
f^FTEP Cypress
NO Putty |
n OU CD
MATERIAL FOR
REENHOUSES.
for Circulars and Testimonials.
I.OCKI.AXD, OHIO.
GLASS
63 so. FIFTH AV.. MEW YORK.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm of SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of 'William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
^o^^re, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our g-oods. We have accord-
' ' -plant and capacity^, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
" - . . ■ - .. ! turning out the best and most
ingly enlarged
largest order c
serviceable flower pots
improvements we solicit
what is needed at a price and
short notice. Our latest improved machines
the market, and assuring you of our intentron to lead in further
continuance of your patronage injthe belief that we can supply just
e know you will give i
satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
Mention paper.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conserratories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
ur JPtgures before buying eUaee, - - MsUmatee Freely Given.
p. o. BOX iisio.
FOTJT41>ED 1S50.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
66 "Warren Street &, 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6th and 9tli Ave. Elevated Stalions, NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS C^ I ,A.^S^S_
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenlionses, Hot Ueds, etc., etc. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. Bstimates and Correspondence invited. Mention paper.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATBD,
Horticultural irchitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
STANDARD POTS.
IlaviDg greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POT Sj we are now enabled to furnish them In vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,
713, 115, J17, 719, Wharton Street,
PHIIADELPHIA, PA.
ufADBumiccc (Pearson street, below Jackson Avenue, Lonff Island City, N. T.
w AKcnuuaba J Bandolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity. #
ROY/1 L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
THE RIGHT KINO OF BOILER
For a Greenhouse.
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188
The pi^LORIST'S EXCHANQE.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers-
. J. K. A 1,1^ EN,
Whol.sale Commission Deaior in
CUT FLOWERS,
r 06 W. 24th St., New York.
Orders by mall or teleffrapfa promptly attended
\ to. Telephone CaU, 1006 18th St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
mms. rioRisT,
940 Broadway, New Tork.
. ; . . EBtaWished 1887. . .
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
18 West ant street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALL, 932 IStH ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR, |
Wholesale Florists |i
49 WEST 28tli STREET, |
NEW YORK. i
We lead in American Beauty, j
Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Are.
MICHAEL A. HART.
Wholesale SbGommission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
I'elephone Call, 130788th St.
:\ kinds of Roses, Violets and Carnations a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YORK. ^
BosES — American Beauty. . . .
Bennett, CuBin
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany ..
K. A. Victoria
La Prance
Mme. C. Testout...
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos Host
Souv. de Wootton
Ulrich Bmnner
Watteville...
AniANTCUS
Abpabagtjs
BouyABDlA
Callab
Carnations— Helen Keller .. .
Daybreat, Edna Craig.
Scott, Albertini
Storm King
Ophelia, Sweetbrier....
McGowan, Mictiigan...
Other fancy sorts. . .
Daffodils....
Daisies
Fbeesia
Heliotrope
Hyacinths
LlLITJM HABRisn
Lily of the Valley
Mignonettk .,
Narcissus
Panbies
Smilax
Violets
New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago
Feb. 8,1894 Feb. 7,1894. Feb. 7, 1894. Feb. 6, 1894.
LOO to 6.(
1.00 to
1.00 to 8 1
2.00 to 6.00 6. CO to 10.00
3.00 to 10.00
6.00 to 10. (
6.00 to 10. (
6.00 to 10.1
8.00 lo 12
*.00 to 6
3.00 to S.OU 3.00 to 6.00 3
4.00 to 6
....to
....to ..
1 CO to 1 -
1.60 to 2.1
.76 to 1.
3.00 lo 4.
.75 to 1.1
1.00 to 1.
... to 4.1
2. 00 to 4.1
2 00 to S.(
.75 to l.(
10. ou lo 12 (
2.00 to 4.1
.76 to 1.!
00 $10.00to$40.00 *6
6 00 to 10.1
6.00 to 8.(
8.00 to
20.00 to 6.1. (
3.00 to 6.(
.73 lo l.(
60 00 to 76. (
1.00 to 1.1
6.U0 to 10. (
(special) 7.(
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1.00 to l.t
1.60 to 2.(
.76 to l.t
3 00 to 5.1
.60 to l.(
1.00 to 2.1
.60 to l.(
2.00 to 3.(
6.00 to 16. (
3.00 to 4.t
.76 to 3.1
2.00 to 3.(
.76 to 1.1
10.00 lo 16.1
4.00 to 5.1
.12 lo 1 I
2.00 t
5.00 I
2.00 I
10.00 lo 16.00
2.00
1.00
St. Lohib
Feb. 6, 1894.
16.00 6.00 to 8.00
1 60 to 2.00
.00 to
1.00 lo 12.1
1.00 lo
,.00 to
... to 3.(
Prices quoted above are giv
while we do not guarantee tl;-.. ... ...
marltet which is more subject to fluctuation than any otuer m the country.
FOR OTBJEB COMMISSION DJBAIDMS SME NBXT PAOM.
GEORGB MULLEN,
Wholesale Florist, L Fresh Cut Flowers
47 West 24th St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECISLTIES.
AND FLORISTS' STTPPLIES.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele-
graph promptly filled,
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESftLE & CONINIISSION FL0B1ST8,
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers-
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS]
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Set. 5tli Ave. ul Eroadvay, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JH7«VES PURDV.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Pealer in
CUT FLOWERS
32 West SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRBD. BURET,
U/|?olesal(? (;tit piou;(jr D<?al(?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence rnvited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
EDWARD C. HORATSf,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York,
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beanty, Specialties.
Geo. a. Sutherland.
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, IIL
TS wanting g-ood stock,
:d and shipped on time, . .
listalce if they place their orders
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEASPRTERS FOR CARNATIONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■WHOLESALE 1
CUT FLOWERS,
5f W. 30th St., New York.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Bttacon St., Boston. Mass.
WBl MAKB A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPING
choice Roses and other Flowers, carefnny
packed, to all points in Western and Middle
States. Return Teleurram is sent Imme-
diately when itis impossibleto fill yourorder.
KENNICOTT BROS. COIflPftNY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIAIiTY
BIoomsbnrK, Pa.
OBCrXB OF OHOIOK
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
The> Florist's Exchange.
189
Cut ' Flowar • Commission • Dealers
whoTFsXTe
Florists,
METS
BRIDES,
CONTIERS
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
.BOBTlOTLTUaAL AUOTZOlffllBS.
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS''
SUPPLIES,
Wholesale - Cini! - FIoWei<^ |
AND FLORIST BUPPUEa.
1402 PEETE ST., ST. LOUIS, HO.
C. A. KUBHIHJ
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
I122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiBBlon Dealers in
Cut Fl«wers& Florists' Supplies. |
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
COMMISSION FLORIST,
495 Washlneian St., Buffalo, N. Y.
POBCINB BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on applici^tion.
ORDERS BY MAILORTELEGHIIPII
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-goin^ Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER. McCONNEI,!,, Florist,
S46 Fifth Avenue* - New York.
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGP
ST. CHARLES, ILL.
Judging from the number of inquiries
and orders we receive from our advertise-
ment, tlie FLORIST'S EXCHANGE must
have a wide circulation. We have re-
ceived orders from New Brunswick,
Oregon and other distant localities.
S. W. PIKE & CO.
Buffalo.
Weather open and mild and generally
pleasant. Business is fair but not rushing.
Roses continue quite scarce, and are quickly
bought up each morning. Violets rather
short in supply. Carnations just about
equal to the demand and going at ordinary
prices. Double daffodils are quite plentiful
at $3 to $4 per hundred. Vim.
St. Louis.
Business seems to be picking up quite
satisfactorily among the retail storemen
since the middle of January and if matters
continue as favorably during the rest of
the season, few will have serious cause for
complaint.
Mr. Alexander Waldbart is again
about caring for his business, but feels the
effects of his recent severe attack of La
Grippe. His health will prevent his at-
tending the meeting of the Executive Com-
mittee of the Society of American Florists
next week, although newly appointed to
thatbodyby President Anthony. He finds
business and, most particularly, his collec-
tions, quite unsatisfactory.
Violets went at good prices during the
past week, a cold snap having apparently
disheartened or at least disbudded the
Southern stock. E. H. MICHEL.
Chicago.
The cut flower market took a brisk turn
the past week ; roses were unusually scarce
and cleaned out quickly at a good price.
Carnations are selling well. Bulbous
stock is plentiful.and cheap. Violets are
in good demand and scarce.
Jos. CRAia has gone into business again
at 83 State St.
Redelings & Peters have dissolved
partnership. The business will be con-
tinued by H. E. Redelings.
Horace Hughes, formerly in the retail
business on the west side, has gone into the
wholesale business, having formed a part-
nership with M. Olsen. The firm will be
known as Olsen & Hughes.
The Niles Center Floral Co. are re-
ceiving some good Jacqs. and lilac.
Corbret & McKellar are receiving
some flne cyclamen plants. They seem to
dispose of them readily at a good price.
T. F. K.
Pittsburg.
Market KoteB.
Prices of flowers are unusually low r
considering the wintry weather we have at '
present. Harrisii is way down, retailing
at SI per dozen, which allows the whole-
saler from 50c. to 75c., and they are diffi-
cult to dispose of at that price. Callas
don't sell at all, and this good old flower,
which readily brought a quarter some
years ago, before the advent of Harrisii,
will hardly bring a nickel, as I noticed in
the market last week. Bulbous flowers,
such as Romans, narcissus, even tulips,
are too plentiful. Carnations sell at 20
cents per dozen up, and lots of them are
coming in ; roses at 50 cents and up. Pot
plants of Dutch hyacinths, single primu-
las and cinerarias are to be seen in the
market, but are not yet in great demand.
StlPT. Bennett, of the Schenley Park
conservatories, is getting the plant in fine
shape. The arrangement in the various
houses produces a great effect, and when
complete will be equal to any conservatory
in this country. The place is well worthy
of a visit. As the present glass structures
are all built for showpurposes and not for
growing bedding plants, of which many
thousands will be needed for the park, the
city intends to erect a range of glass for
the purpose, costing about $15,000. Mr.
Bennett is now also Superintendent of the
parks (the former superintendent having
resigned) and has at present an army of
about 2,500 men at work daily making
great improvement. These men are paid
$1 per day for 9 hours' work, and the
money is raised by donations from the citi-
zens and business Arms, to relieve the
wants of the poor in the city ; $300,000 has
already been donated and used for park
improvement.
SUPT. G. Burke, of Highland Park, has
about 3,000 men at work, making in all
about 5,000 men working daily in our
parks.
The Carnegie Library building, at the
park entrance, close to the conservatories,
is_ almost under roof, and when completed
will be one of the finest library buildings
in the world, and quite an ornament to
the park. E. C. Reineman.
Elmwood Park, N. Y.
Henry Morris, our alderman florist,
last Fall built a 20x90 foot house for carna-
tions, and has it well stocked with nice
varieties. Grace Wilder is a favorite with
him, and is doing well. He intends to
grow it more largely next year. His inten-
tion now is to build another carnation
house 20x130 feet, and a violet house about
73 feet long. He grows his violets all in
pots, and though they are doing fairly
well, are not as satisfactory as they have
been in past years. So he thinks he will
try them in beds in the new house. He
has a lot of what he calls the genuine Irish
shamrock. His friends have been quite
persistent in getting him married, but
somehow or other, he says, it has not ma-
terialized yet. But with all the rest, he
has built a flne residence, costing about
$3,000 ; all of which indicates prosperity,
and has a matrimonial look. J. S. H.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener am]
Garden Architect.
desired. Address care FiiORtSTS' Exchange.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEN WRITIWO MENTION THE FLORIST 8 EXCHAWCE
CHAS, F. EVANS,
Wholesale
Station F, Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & BRO
E. G. HILL & CO.
1
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ '♦
♦ RICHMOND, INDIANA. *
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SMILAX -.
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS,
$lS.OO PER lOO.
cash with the order.
CHAS. F. SEITZER. Ulica, N.Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE R-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
SMILAX.
GOOD HEAVY STRINGS.
15 oenis per string, or
$I2.50 per hundred.
WRITE FOR TERMS.
M. E. KASSETT,
ASHTABULA, OHIO.
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Men Who Know = = =
GOOD
SMILAX
Send for it to
WALDEN, N. Y.
The Home of
The Smilax King
Where the finest in the land
is grown in immense quantities.
HE PAYS THE EXPRESS.
EVERY live florist should keep up with
the times, and the only way he can do
this is by being a reader of the Florists'
Exchange. The subscription price is $1.00
a year.
ASPARAGUS PLUHIOSUS NANUS.
CITX STRINGS, 8 to 12 feet long: 50 cents eacli*
In liarge or Small Quantities all the year round.
3 EXCHANGF
rs
UT FLOWERS direct from crower.I
• I/alley, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Adiantum. Trial order solicited. Write for prices. •
• Stock plants of CHRTSANTHEMtlMS, 120 leading varieties. Send for list andS
5 prices. Strong 2 yx. ASPAEAGUS roots, Conover's Colossal and Palmetto. J
J Mention paper. A. N, PIERSOX, CROMWELL, CONNJ
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. m. hunt, Xerre Haute, Ind.
TOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— ImproTca, Tery strong-,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, ?.2.oO
per bbl. (180 lbs.) meatlon paper.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
190
THEi KlORISX'S EXCHANOE
PALMS,
DRACiENAS, an d other
decorative plants at panic
prices. If y ou lyant good
and cheap plants send for
my KBTF AUTUMN TVHOLESAtE PKI CE
LIST, then send in your ciders and get ii
argain in plants.
W. J. HESSER,
prop. Palm Sardens. PlattsmoUth, Neb.
NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
A large collection of choice Hothouse and Green-
house Plants, carefully grown, at low rates. Rare
and beautiful Evergreens, ornamental trees, shrubs
etc. ORCHIDS-a very extensive stock ; East
Indian, Northerc, Central and South America, etc.
, collection of the finest ir — '" — '■'■"
nials. Phloxes, Japanese
New and Standard Fruil
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE-
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
application, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C.
FLORISTS' COLLECTIONS.
AGAVES in three varieties, $1.00, $3.00 and
$3.00, according to size for collection of
three kinds.
CACTI, 20 distinct sorts for $1.00; 100 in IC
varieties for $5.00.
RESURRECTION PLANTS, $3.00 per 100
TILLANDSIASandZAWllA, $1.00 per doz,
for small and $3.00 for medium plants.
Prices include prepayment by parcel post.
Select large specimens special price.
We exchange for Fuchsias, Carnations and
Koses.
McDOWELL-GUAJJROO HNOS,, Mokterey, Mexico.
WHEN WRITINIS MEWTIOW THE FLORIBT'S EXCHAWFi;
20,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, 3M> ^ and 4
in., $4.00, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Assorted Ferns, the best vars. for
florists' use, ii% and 3^ in., $4.00 and
$8.00 per 100.
10,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 3 feet, SJ^
and 4 in.; $3.00 and $6.00 per 100.
5 000 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 and 4 in.;
$5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud, i'/i, 5 and 6 in.;
20c. , 30c. and 40c. each.
For larger plants price on application; also
a large variety of other florist's stock at cheap
rates. Liberal discount on large orders.
THE WM. C. im.SOlV \TTRSEBIES,
ASTORIA, L. I. C.
CAPE FLOWERS.
NEW^ IMPORTATIONS.
5000 lbs. the very best at $1.00 a pound; In 10 lb. lots, $9.00.
800 lbs. good quality at 75 cents a pound; in 10 lb, lots, $7.00.
2700 lbs. good second size flowers at 50 cents a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $4.50.
Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss 'Wreaths,
■Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Desiga
desired.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FIOBIST'S EXCHANGE
LILIUM AUKATUJI ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $25 00 per 1000
V7to9 " 150 " ■1000
Just arrived. j 9 to 11 " 120 " 50 00 "
CYCLAMEK PEKSICUM, mixed 7 50 per 100
BEGONIA hybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50
GLOXINIA hybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) 6 00
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
FERNS. STRONG PLANTS.
Per doz Per 10*-
Asplenium Ebeneum ? -15 ^•^
Blechnum Serrulatum Jo 4-Wf
NephrolepiB Exaltata. Oword fern) .5 i.Q»
incanum 50 2.00'
1000 or S3.00 per 100 delivered.
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antonio Fla.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
SEDBMiN, LOS AUGELES, CAI.^
LEMUEL BALL, ^-.
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
inches per per ioch
hith doz 100 pots
Areca Lutesoena 8 tlOO |8 00 2xi)
" 3 m a pot 8 J 00 20 Ou o
Kentia Belmorcana 10 500 10 00 I
Kcntia Forstenana W 5§§ 480O 1
Lataula Eorbon.ca ^8 ^^ |^ 2f
Paudanus Uf l,s ^9 ^^ ^6 00 3
Ficus Elastica fop cut ga
Can supply any of the above by the
supply
.11 my plants are clean and
1000 at lower S
perfect. Also uau auMfu ua-j^^ ^J'■ ""^^''^^ ■"'"''-"'" "r
line bushy plants from 4 inch to 7 inch Terms cash
to unknown parties
Areca Lutescens.
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: ''^^".'s'sW SIEBRECHT& WADLEYrT^ZI;''- X
t { FIRST— With PALMS und DECORATIVE PUNTS. X
* rw/^ CI TDDI V SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, ♦
♦ L»U ^Uft-'L,* J $1.50 and $2.00 a pair. ♦
El r»DICTC I THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 and ♦
i-L,UK12>13 $25.00 boxes. ♦
[ FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties. J
ATTENTION.
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
In great variety. Prices very low.
Send for list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
\ No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NETV YORK CITY, i
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_^.««r^:^^|ft.
S2.00 per 1000 Everywhere, of my Agents-
free. Almost imperishable.
Samples
Oin
10
6
6
4
pots, 3 stems 7 ft
•• I 7
•* 3 plants 4 •
3 ' S
"1 6 leaves 2 tt
ARECA RUBRA
$10 00
8 00
3 60
2 00
60
4 in
7
pots 6 leaves 2 ft
S plants 3 ft
LATANIA BORBONICA
$0 60
2 00
Win
. pots 6 ft by 6 ft
$8 00
7 .. 31 3 00
6 " 3 • 2 00
4 " 7 leaves 2ft 60
4 " lift 36
PHOENIX REOLINATA
8 in pots, 4 ft t4 00
4 " 61eaves,2ft 60
Kontla Belmoroana, 3 in pots, 6 leaves. 15 in. 35
Pandanus Vellchll, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 Ou
7 '■ 3" 2 60
Adiantum Farleyense. 4 in. pots, 6O0.; 5 in.
pots, tl.OO ; 6 m. pots, S1.60 ; 7 in. pots,
$2.00; 10 in. pots 6 00
Cut Fronda, selected, per 100 10 00
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSi, Alexandria, Va.
.t „ «„ will be paid for the best
A CASH PRIZE OF $10.00 n^t „, ^jes for
\ KELSET'S NEW SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES,
^ preferably with a drawing. Open to every florist in
,'< America. A SECOND PRIZE of $6.00 cash will be
kji paid for the second best list.
« ^ ..^.^^^ other than that 6 cents in stamps be
^ NO REQUIREMENT sent for free samples. I would sug-
gest what Is better, however, that 60 cents be sent for 200
Leaves, or $1.00 tor 600 post paid, or $6.00 {half price) for
Special Sample lot of 6,000 by express ; you can then work
up your designs.
MANY FLORISTS NOW PREFER
THEM TO IVY, They are NEW,
rNIQtJE and BICHLT COLOKBD.
10 000 lea\es will be sent successful
competitoi by express prepaid, in place
of cash piize if so desired, or $6.00 cash
8o0001ea\es i^w^
If you are already a ^^^7 my Ever-
greens it will not 1^^. ,. isary to send
for samples. ALI ^ i should be in
by February 20th. (No stamps g k sent tor free
samples unless you compete.) ^ jj. ,
Address, ^^
HARLAN K'^.ELSEY,
Olea Fragrans.
Magnolia Fuscata, Cape Jasmine, Cas-
uarina, Red Catley Guava, variegated
Pittosporum, Camphor trees, Otaheite
oranges. Oranges and Lemons grafted
upon dwarf stocks, and other desirable
plants for florists. 2000 Biot»
aurea nana, our new Dwarf Golden
Arborvitee, a perfect Gem.
Send for trade list. Address,
P. J. BERCKMANS,
Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, CA-
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANOr
Linvilli
C.
Highlands Nursery.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Laurus Nobilis
Latania Borbonica
Gorypha iustralis
treca Lutescens
Kentia Belmoreana
Kentia Forsteriana
Pliilodendron Pertusunt
Pandanus Utilis
Pliffinix Reciinata
Phienix Tenius
Seaforthia Elegans
Azalea Indica, (mfloweiy
Hyacintlis, (laflower)
MAX MOSENTHIH, Kew Dnrham, B. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHOB
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PACE
Mr iss-^pe
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. Do 12.
NE"W YOHK, FEBRUARY 17, 1894.
PITCHER & MANDA.
One Dollar Per Year.
SPECIAL OFFER OF-
•••
FERNS
TO THE TRADE.
Adiantuin belliim, 3 and 4 inch pots 25 cts. and 30 ots. each ; $2.50 and $3,00 per dozen,
'I assiiiiile, 3 and * inch pots 20 cts. and 25 cts. each ; $8.00 and $2.50 per dozen.
■' ti-apeziforme, 3 inch pots 25 cts. each; $2.60 per dozen.
monoclilamyslandSinchpots 50 cts. and 75 cts. each.
Capillus-Venerls, 3 inch pots ,15 cts. each ; $1.50 per dozen.
'I Weigantlii, 3 and i incli pots 2,5 cts. and m ots. each ; $2.50 and $3.50 per dozen.
elegans. Slnchpots 25 cts. each; $2.50 per dozen.
Legrandi, 3 and* inch pots .25 cts. and 36 cts. each ; $2.50 and $3.50 per dozen
WilUamsil, 3aiid4inchpots ; « cts. and 60 cts. each
luundulum, 3and4inohpots ■ 25 cts. and 35 cts. each
decorum, 3 and 4 inch pots _ 23 cts. and 35 cts. each
Bausei, 3 and 4 inch pots 25 cts. and 35 cts. each ; $2.50 and $3.50 per dozen.
5 and 7 inch pots 50 cts. and 75 cts. each.
Cuneatum.ainchpQts $1.25 per dozen.
" '"=•> PO's $3.60 per dozen.
■>'*'''''S''t>'m,6iuohpols ....$3.00 per dozeb.
grandiceps, 3, 4 and 5 inch pots, 23cts , 30 cts. and 35 cts. each ; $2.50,
•,, $3.00 and $3.o0 per dozen,
8 inch pots 60 cts. each.
concinnum latum, 3 and 4 inch pols, 25 cts. and 35 cts. each; $2.60 and $.3.50 per doz
O'Bi-ienii, 3 and 4 inch pots 25 cts. and 35 cts. each
rhomboideum, 3 and 5 inch pots
formosum, 3 inch pols
" Fergusoni, 3inch pots
" '"'Y'"'"*''""' ^ "'"^ *'"'''' ""'" •••■■■■ 25 ots. and 35 ots! each.
Farteyense,5and6inchpots $12.C0and $18.00 per dozen.
tdgwortlHi, 4 inch baslsets .,5 cts each
pubescens,3inchpots $1.26 per dozen ';' $8.00 per m
amabile,6inchpots $3.00 per dozen.
tensimeuse,3Rnd4inchpots $1.20 and $1.60 per dozen.
specimen plants, price on application,
capense, 5 inch pots ->>- . .
. ' , 35ct8.each.
specimen plants, price on application.
effusum, specimen plants only. Prices on application.
1 Nidus Avis, 6 inch pots $1.50each.
balb,_rerum,3,nchpots $1.20 per dozen.
Alsonbil» A.„t..i- =■ \'°°V°*' To cts. each; $6.00 per dozen.
Alsoplwla AustraUs, 3 inch pots 15 ets. each ; $1.25 per dozen.
-""''« inch pots 50 cts. and 75 cts. each.
Aspjdii
5 and 6
;2.ij0and $3.50 per dozen,
, .30 cts. and 40 cts. each.
30 cts. each.
each.
New Pure White Comet Aster
The above is one oE the best introductions of lecent
years. The flowers resemble those of a large-flowered,
pure white, Japanese Chrysanthemum, and are larger
and more double than those of the other colors of Comet
Asters, the petals being longer and more twisted.
Price per Trade Packet 25 cents.
THE ATTENTION
THE TRADE
Is respectfully called to onr Price
List of especially selected
FLORISTS'
FLOWER
SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS,
BULBS, AZALEAS,
Aud FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Which will be mailed to
all applicants.
We request the trade to notice
paiticulai-ly our high grade strains
of Asters, Calceolaria, Ciner-
aua Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mig-
nonette, Nasturtiums, Pansies,
Petunias, Primulas, Stocks and
.S«-eet Peas, also our select list of
Caunas, Gladiolus, I>alxlias,
Lilies and Azaleas.
K. e. McAL TWISTER,
22 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.
SEEDS!
TUBEROSES
. . . . Double Excelsior Pearl.
Selected large bulbs, 4 to 6 inches in circumference,
IN ANY QUANTITY.
Orders booked now for present (weather permitting) or future delivery.
Per 1.000, $8.00 ; In 5,000 lots, $7.50 per 1,000;
In 10,000 lots, $7.00 per 1,000.
These are Extra Selected Stock and are certain to be wanted
as soon as the weather opens, and Florists would do well
to secure their supply at once.
United States JVurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
OUR SPECIAI.TY
Clioicest Strains for Florists' use.
Our new 1894 Trade List contains a full line
at reasonable quotations for best quality seed;
list mailed free.
We Allow 10 per cent. Discount for Cash
From our well assorted stock we offer :
such as Immor-
j telles, Cape
Flowers, paper pressed Hartford and Maiden-
hair Ferns, Wheat Sheaves. Flower Baskets,
Pot Holders, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc.,
etc. ; all quoted in our beautifully and richly
illustrated new Trade Listmaiiedfree. Also
the best winter cemetery
decoration, in rich
assortment of tasteful designs : JVreaths,
Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc., in green or
white foliage.
UyCaS LGflVfiS, Natural' prepared,
Supplies of all Kinds,;
yr Metal Designs,
equal to fresh cut in appearance, according to
size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 6oc. and 75c. each.
We have a few boxes of
Berlin - grown Pips left unsold,
which we offer at $10.00 per 1000.
The original box of 2,500 pips
at I20.00 the box.
We recommend our stock of Spring bulbs, such as
Lilium Auratum, Lancifolium, Gladiolus.Tuberoses, Begonia,
Gloxinia, etc., a'l quoted in our Trade Seed List.
Bouquet Creen, about 500 lbs. left on hand which we offer as long as unsold, in
original bags of about 30 lbs. at 5 cts. per lb. ; entire lot at 4 cts. per lb.
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Address Loiters to Station £. 136 & 138 W. 24ih Street. Mem York.
WHEN WRmNG MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
192
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,
ESTABLISHED ,845. 54^&^6DEYSTREET. NEW YORK.
We are closing out the balance of our consignment of IILIUM AUKAl CM
at the following low figures:
( 0 t« 1 1 in $5.50 per 100.
Extra Fine Bulbs, ] 7 to 9 In 4.00 "
Also extra tire mixed GLADIOLDS, $10.00 per 1000: Seedlings, 111.00 per ICOO.
CANE STAKES, 7 to 8 feet . .^. ■ ^ ■ j____l_l *^-"" P"
SWEET PEAS FOR FORCING.
per lb I I"'' "'
Blanclie Ferry $0.75 Mrs. Sankey, finest white. ... -' -'
Pure White ISO Blushing Bride
Pointed Lady: [V. 0.60 I Splend,.r,_bril|,ant scarlet. . . .
Invincible, scarlet 75 cts. per lb.
IF ORDERED BY MAIL ADD SCENTS PER LB. TO COVER POSTAGE.
1.00
1.00
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT VaUNEFD.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO..PHILA. PA.
LILIUM HARRlSll.
Original and largest growers of this important bulb.
OUR SPBCIKUTV:
True Stock, Lowest Prices. Best Quality
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TARBTTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW TOKK.
WHENWRITIMG »fvMT.OI» TH« fVOd.ST-S EXCH/>MGE
GROWN UNDER CALIFORNIA'S SUNNY SKIES.
AMARYLLIS, Beautiful Hybrid SeedliUfB, strong bulbs, $1.00 P/„^,^°V ^fi^f ,5^' ^{J^ coIm^mI,?-
wcw rAMn« Pir-v FhP-maTini fliittermaiiiii Mc. fach; counterpait of EheruaniJi except m coior. mat>
■^ .«f^I!"o„; e« NNTt/NTURr 6rc ir doz ■ $3.50 per lOU ; Mad. Crozy, Star of '91. Souv. de Asa
niflceDt foliage. CANNA yehtuha, oi c. p^^r uuz., ^lo.^u pt V-o^ff^o-o q/ "HiiinirA 11 ou -oer doz.'
Gray, $5.00 per 100. Dark Follag,; Pres. Camo'- D^Yo? ^' CYPERUS ALTE^n'foLiUS jl.eOand
$6.00 per 100 ; assorted otber eboice varieties, $4 6li per 100. CYPERU& al i c«mruj^.u=. *
$6.0.1 per 100 plants ; seeds, ll.iiO per oz. PAPKB^S AH rlQUORUM Jl 60 to f"" »°'^_|^-"^|°JJ'„°,'i
BAMBOO tl nO and *'2 no oer doz No plant order fiU< d for less Iban $.1.00 IPOMOEA, noaveniy
BtTf°: llftr!6e ,^acke? %"b per o'^z. COSMOS, Pini.TSc. P« "-^TSJ"- '^-^„?^°/,i "J^fte'
loo. per oz. SWEET PEAS, s(e Flomsts' ExOHiKGE f or Becember. VERBENA Mammoth red wBlte,
and pink, mixed. $1.60 per oz. CHRYSANTHEMUMS choice mixed. K.oz., |lg^^^ 5f o^-^^^S-'ViieS
«9Kn CALLIOPSIS MAMMOTH. 75o. per oz. SMILAX. Si.SO per lb SERANIUM l.u • l moo
SUMMER DELIVERY,
(jriT AND AUGUST.)
PALM SEEDS.,.^ . ,,.,.<
(h'riim California and Australia.)
TREE FERN STEIMS.
FREESIAS. .„ ^ „.,,._ „r
(We will have over a Million of
FltEESIAS, i-unnins from 7-l6th to
94 of an Inch.
CALLAS. , . ,, . ,
{Dr.y roots in all sizes.)
LIL. LONGIFLORUMS.
CALIFORNIA SMALL BULBS. ,
(Brudifeas, Caiocliortus, Fntillanas.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send for it.
We want your orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., SftN FRANCISCO, CRL.
♦ ♦ GLADIOLUS BULBS. ♦ ♦
onn nnn cu.shman's strain of
^UU,UUU SEEDLINGS. 1 to IH i" .
$10.00 per 1000; IJ^ in. and over, $13.00 per 1000.
MIXED, 1 inch and over. $5.00 per 1000.
WORLD'S FAIR MEDAL AWARDED.
Cushman Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Ohio.
10,000 h. I DWARF nm mimii
3 to 4 inches, irood flowering oulb?,
S3.00 per 1000; 3,000 for $5.00.
300,000 No. 1 STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
20 good varieties at low prices for quality
of plants. Send for price list.
5,000 CONCORD GRAPES, 3 year old, good,
well rooted plants at $10.00 per 1000.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
iiugle, Eroize and Gold, Double Ivy,
1 quantity.
Send tor Tr«de List.
THEODOSI.\ B. SHEPHERD, Ventuia=by=the=Sca, California.
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FLOWER seeds:
Trade rkt.
Aster, Victoria, allcolors ^^c.
" Migiion, best white J>c.
Daisy, SnowfiaUe ^5c.
Longleltow ■■••• f-J^-
Mignonette, Machet oz. 60c.. 10c.
Siuilnx oz. 40c. .
'stockB,"Huiit's Florists' white... ..••■•••■ ^'■■
" Cut and come again '/4 oz 75i' . . IJ.Jc.
Snowflake J/s oz. $1.00. 2oo
Sweet Peas, all the best kinds. ^.
Verbena, separate colors.
Mammoth 36c
Send tor prclimiiiai-y Seeil List, now reiidy' «
E. H. HUNT, ♦
79 I.afce street, CHICAGO, II.I.. J
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HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
LiliiimSpeciosum Album $6 00
Roseum 5 00
" Rubrnm 5 00
Sincle Beironia, fine bulbs, new ci-op
linestsirain.iniseparatecolors.. 4 00 $36 00
Convallaria Majalis, German pips 1 00 8 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al.,
(Iiig)bulb3 90 '50
Low-bu<lded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stock » no
English stock 11 00
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
1st quality.
We have gained the reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and if you
would have tlie VE RY BEST, send to us for sam-
ple. Two important items, viz.: Qualitvthebest.
I 'rice the lowest. Sendto-dav for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & 66 N. Front Si. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
rwE
FIFTY THOUSAND
P[ftRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference foi
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000,
Sweet Pea
L„w SELL SEEDS. \
Special low prices to 0
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, d
S ed Merchants and Growers, ^
114. Chambsr* St., - NEW YORK. W
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
i HERRMANN'S SEED STORE
> 4-13 East 34th Street,
I Near Long Island Kerry, NEW YORK
. . . CHOICE ...
FLOWER SEEDS
FOR FLORISTS.
•I'RIOE LIST FliEE
VIM'LICATION.
NEW CROP ONION SEED
PER POUND-
Either RED WETHERSFIELD or
YELLOW DANVtRS.
d;Q.25 PER POUND for
-* ^ American Grown Prizetaker,
In lots of FIVE POUNDS of one kind or assorted
K as deaired. With every J^.oo order goes Freh a
cony of Greiner's Newest and Best Book,
• ONIONS FOR PROFIT," telling all the Se-
ts of Success in Old and New Oniou Cui-tore.
If You Garden for Profit
W. Atlee Burpee & Co.; Seed Growers, Philadelphia, Pa.
je®-Ifyou have not already seen BURPEE'S FARM ANNUAL for 1894
handsome book of 172 pages, it is pronounced by papers everywhere T/ir Lfuiiin,^ .
It tells all about the Choicest Vegetables and Most Beautiful Flowers for The Hor
A FEW SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS.
— Ampelopsis Veitcliii pkt. lOc; 02. 2.io.
Centaurea Candidlssima per 10. 0 seeds, 4oc.
*' gymnocarpa pkt. lOc; oz. 50c.
l.f , rx Daisy, Longfellow, pink pUt. 26c.
-.,.«*) " SnowbaU, wffite pkt. 85c.
31 Vif'lJt . Lobelia Speciosa pkt. lOc; Jioz. 30c.
JM \f\jriV« '* Crystal Palace Compacta pkt. 25c.
Aj4 -\.tB ?tf pJ Tir^ Maurandya, mixed pkt. 26c.
r- > \ I ill/ ^ Mignonette Machet pkt. lOc; oz. 6O0.
V » > \Uf J£l>-^ Musk Plant, (Mimulus Moschatus) pkt. 10c.
Oxalis Tropaeololdes pkt. 26c.
^,-^- , ^.™. Petunia Hybrida, finest mixed pkt. 10c.
t '■tJEf-''^ Jn'lL- \ " llest large fiowering mixture pkt. 60c.
\ 3» .^'hIB^ I " Best Double, mixed 600 seeds, JI.Oo
\ JBa WS -I'lBi CTI^OI/'C LARGE FLOWERING DWARF
nn w . j».ei._ ^ | VJ\_,f\^, GERMAN, TEN WEEKS.
— -^_,, .- . .„.^ , White, Crimson, Dark Blue, Rose, Light nine,
\h /3fc2l^^ Canary Yellow, All Colors Mixed.
1 .Arf^^B^^^% Any of above, per oz., $3.00; packet, 35 cents.
Snowflake, white, for forcing pkt. 25c.
w - White Perfection, or cut and come aj^ain pkt. 25c.
^ Fire Flame, the most brilliant red. pkt. 26c.
PANSY. Giant Mixture, lamest flowering sorts only pkt. 50c.; J^oz. 76c.; oz. $5.00.
SWKET PEAS, Alba Magniflca oz. 15c,; lb. $1.35
" " Blanche Ferry, best idiik oz. lUc; Ji lb. 26c.; lb. 66c.
^^TvoIk: vaughan's seed store, cHTcrco.
The Rt^orist's Exchange.
193
Boston.
BeBoIations on Mrs. Cotter'N Death.
At a meeting of the Gardeners and
Florists' Club, held at Horticultural Hall,
Boston, Mass., February 6, 1894, the follow-
ing resolutions were unanimously adopted
viz :
Almighty God, in the exercise of his Divine
will, has removed from this world and tlie busy
cares of life, the wife of Lawrence Cotter, one
of our most respected members.
Whereas, in view of the loss sustained by
him who is nearest and dearest to lier. There-
fore, be it
Besolved, That we sincerely condole with the
family of the deceased on the dispensation
with which it pleased our Divine Power to
afflict them, and commend them for consolation
to Him who orders all thingis for the best, and
whose chastisements are meant as mercy. And
be it further
Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial of
our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded him
by the chairman of the committee appointed.
Be it further
Itesolved, That a copy of this be published in
the.Fi-OEiSTS' Exchange and the American
FUrrisl.
Thos. a. Kilddpf,
James Wheeler,
„ , „ Kenneth FiNLATSON.
fliarket News.
A reaction is noticed since last week
and business is considered fair and im-
proving. The first week of Lent usually
brings low prices and small trade, but
after that time business reverts to the old
standard. Every condition considered, the
past season has been fairly profitable, and
although large returns have been the ex-
ception, there seems to be but little stock
wasted, most of it bringing a fair price.
White stock is very scare just now, especi-
ally white carnations; other varieties of
these flowers are plentiful, but of medium
quality. Daybreak and Wm. Scott selling
the best. Grace Wilder seems to have lost
most ot its former popularity among
growers with the advent of the newer and
larger pink carnations.
Roses are now received in quantities
sufficient to flll all demands ; the scarcity
of the past two or three weeks has entirely
disappeared. Mermet, Bride and Brides-
maid bring 14 to $8 per hundred ; Perle,
Watteville and Hoste, 83 to S6 ; Niphetos
and Gontier, $3 to U. Meteor and Beauty
are not plentiful, and are in good demand
Bride and Mermet from Fred. R. Mathie-
son, Clematis Brook, were of exceptional
quality, and Bridesmaid from Carl Jur-
gins, Newport, R. I., give evidence of com-
ing popularity.
The great over-supply of bulbous stock
has brought the prices down to the lowest
possible figure, and the quality is the best
ever grown here. Von Sion, from W. W.
Edgar, Waverly, Mass., has had a good
sale on account of superior quality ; also a
house of mignonette, from which he is
cutting the largest flowers ever seen here.
Callas, Harrisii, valley, smilax and violets
have a medium sale.
Orchids have had a good sale this sea-
son. In the early part an immense supply
of cypripedium were disposed of, and later
dendrobiums, Cattleyas, and other fine
grades had a ready sale.
General Ifotes.
number of fifteen to a dinner at the Thorn-
dike, Saturday, February 10. The event
was enlivened by addresses from M. H.
Norton, P. Welch, Judge C. W. Hoitt,
Warren Ewell and other members of the
party.
Growers of Harrisii lilies seem to be an-
noyed that a good percentage ot the bulbs
do not give the best satisfaction, and it is
rumored that a movement is being consid-
ered to send a delegate south to buy stock
for next season.
The person representing himself as a son
of a local grower succeeded in getting over
S20 from one retailer, promising plants and
flowers in return, which have not appeared.
F. R. Mathieson, Waltham, has 500
plants of Magna Charta, the flowers of
which will be soon on the market.
The house of mignonette from which W.
W. Edgar is cutting such flne flowers is
20 by 100 feet, and the immense stock is
from two plants which he noticed were of
better quality in his crop of two years ago.
Since writing the above word has been
received at police headquarters from local
retail florists that) another individual has
been making the rounds with bogus
checks. His method is to make a small
purchase, giving a check varying in
amount from So to $15. One firm cashed
a check of $14, which they lose. His de-
scription is: About 36 years of age, five
feet, seven inches in height, 165 pounds in
weight, black hair aud moustache, dark
clothes, with black silk handkerchief
around his neck. F. W.
has secured the services of Mr. J. A. Frazer
sometime salesman to Messrs. W. Elliott
& Sons, New York. DAVID Rust.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Gbavesend Beach, L. I.— Haven Mar-
vin has opened a florist's establishment
here.
MiLFOKD, Mass.— Cheney & Temple have
opened a cut flower and potted plant store
at 20 Exchange st.
r S2.00 per 100, dehiered.
IS.OO per 1000 or (3.00
CRINUM KIRKII, 9 to 20 Inches circumfer-
ence, 19.00 per 100. All perfect bulbs.
AMARYLMS EQUESTRE, (A. Regina),
5 to 10 Inches circumference, 14.00 per 100; S35.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all AmarjlUa
ZEPHVRANTIIES ATAMASCO, flne culti-
vated bulbs, $4 00 per 1000.
Seeds of NympUKa ZnnzibnTensis aznrea
ana N. Deutnta, MOO per ounce; 25ctB.
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICKERS, San Antonio.Fla.
DREiR's oFrER OF mmm. flower seeds.
QUE Double Fringed Pe-
The market.
Philadelphia.
Mr. W. A. Burnham, of Lord &
Burnham, Irvington, N. Y., delivered an
address on the improvements in green-
house construction before the Horticul-
tural Society, on February 10. Mr. Burn-
ham claims that the oast thirty years has
developed 6,000 commercial greenhouse
plants and probably ten times that num-
ber of amateur or private places, which
have a total value of over $285,000,000.
Edward Hatch has moved to 22 Devon-
shire St., and in honor of that occasion in-
vited gardener and florist friends to the
The coming of the Lenten season
has so far not made any material difference
to the trade, as business seems to go along
very nicely. The scarcity of flowers con-
tinues, and the bad weather also remains.
The shortage is mostly noticed in roses.
Hybrids are not by any means as large as
they should be, but all find, ready sale, $50
being the usual price. Not many good
Beauty are coming in. Charles Meehan
brought in some very nice ones on Wednes-
day, which were quickly taken up. Bride
and Mermet are very scarce ; hardly a day
goes by but what both of these varieties
are wanted, and as is always the case when
flowers are scarce so many orders come
from out ot town to the commission men.
Carnations are plentiful, but good flowers
are scarce ; it is really difficult to give a
price for them ; $2 is asked, but the fakirs
are selling at 20c. a dozen, so that some
parties must sell their product cheap. L.
Harrisii are very plentiful this week, as
are also callas; the latter can be had as
low as 5c. Von Sion are coming very good,
$5 and $6 being asked. Tulips, as usual
this past few years, go slow ; the stores
don't care much to take them. Red bring
$4, and for pink $5 is being asked ; but peo-
ple say, "Give us something that won't fall
to pieces as soon as we get home."
Plant trade is generally slow ; some few
azaleas are being sold ; but the demand is
light. Tulips in boxes are now coming in
and mostly go to decorate the retail store
windows.
The retail stores are doing a general fair
business, nothing of any special import-
ance having taken place. Funeral work
continues very good.
Hagemann & FiTZCK, Arch and Water
sts., have dissolved partnership. Mr. Wm.
Hagemann will continue the business of
importer of foreign bulbs and represent, as
before, several of- the largest growers of
Germany, Holland and France. The firm
has hitherto confined its imports to bulbs,
as far as the florists' trade is concerned, but
it is Mr. Hagemann's Intention to import
azaleas and similar plants next year. He
Fertilizing Petunias a
our Nursery at Riverton, August, 1893.
selecting this lar;
and Fringed Mlxed.-Great care has been taken .„ =o.c^;...ub lu,=, ,
oeautiful mottled, striped and fringed Petunias. Trade pkt., 60 cts.;
tunias are acknowl-
edged to be the finest strain
in the country. We have
been making a specialty of
these for over thirty years,
and annually grow on our
trial grounds over 5,000 seed-
lings, from which only the
very finest are selected for
propagation.
PETUNIA, DOUBLE,
Dreer's targe FlOTjvering
and Frmeed. — Carefully
hybridized and saved from
our own unrivaled collec-
tion, well known to be the
finest in the country. Per
600 seeds, 76 cts. ! 1000 seeds,
$1.60.
PETUNIA, SINGLE,
HAND HTBBIDIZED,
Dreer's targe Flowering
Truffaut's Perfection, Paeony-Flowered.
Pure White .
Light Blue .
$3.35
2.35
Trade pkt. oz.
Purple Violet . 30 $3.35
Crimson ... 30 3.25
Trade pkt.
Wliite 35
Light Blue ... 35
Improved Victoria.
13.00
3.00
Purple
Scarlet
Trade pkt. oz.
. . . 35 $8.00
. . .35 3.00
Pink.
Mixed
Trade pkt.
Pink. . .35
Mixed '. . 35
$3.35
3.00
$3.00
3.00
TIGRIDIAS.
Pure White Asters.
Mignon Pare White Trade packet, 40 cts.; oz. $4.00
Comet, Pure White •■ 50 cts. " 4.00
Dwarf White Qneeu " 35 cts. " 3.00
Queen of the Market. Pure White " 35 cts. " 3.00
Tick's Branchin§r White Aster Small packets, 15 cts. each ; 6 for 75 cts
Semple's Branching Asters, Pink and White, mixed. Trade pkt., 50 cts ; oz. $4.00
BALSAH, Perfection, Double White Trade packet, 35 cts. oz. 1.00
" Double, choice mixed
BEGONIA, Tnberons-Rootea, Finest mixed, single .
" Taberous-Kooted, Finest double, mixed
" Vernon.
CABXATION, Marguerite, mixed
CAIfNA, Crozy's, finest mixed
CINEBAEIA PRIZE, Dwarf Mixed .
cob.j;a scabtdens
COSMOS HTBEIDUS, choicest mixed
" " pure white ........ '
" " light pink '
CYCLAMEN Perslcnm Album, pure white 100 s. 50 cts.; 1000 s. $4.00
" " choice mixed J^ oz. 60 cts. ; oz. $4.00
" " Giganteum, finestmixed.largeflowering, 100s. $1.00;10003. 8.00
GLOXINA, Hy brida Erecta, choice mixed Trade pkt. , 50 cts.
20 cts.
75 cts.
" 50 cts
$1.00
50 cts.
75 cts.
" $2.50
15 cts.
" 40 cts
$1.00
15 cts.
" 50 cts
15 cts.
• 50 cts
15 cts.
' 75 cts
15 cts.
' 75 cts
Tigridia Grandiflora,
Tigridia Grandiflora Alba,
Tigridia Concliiflora,
$2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000
2.00 " 100 15.00 " 1000
2.00 " 100 15.00 " 1000
C. H. ALLEN.
WHEN WRITING MENTION
BISTS' EXCHANGE
fFLORAL*^PARK,"N. Y.
" 50 cts.
" 30 cts.; oz. $3.50
" 30 cts. " 1.75
" 30 cts. " 1.50
" 15 cts. " 50 cts
00; per % oz., $1.35; trade
New spotted and tigered,
LOBELIA, erinus, Crystal Palace compacta
MAUKANDTA, Barclayana, purple
" Choice mixed
MIGNONETTE, Machet, true
PANST, Dreer's Royal Exhibition per oz.,
packet, 50 cts.
SALVIA, splendens, scarlet sage Trade pkt., 30 cts. ; oz. $1.50
SMILAX Trade packet, 15 cts.; oz. SOcts.; lb. $5.00
STOCK, Large Flowering Dwarf Ten Week . . . Trade pkt., 40 cts.; oz. $3.50
" ImproTed Snowflake J^ oz. $3.00; trade packet, 50 cts
VERBENA, Dreer's Mammoth .... Trade packet 50 eta.; J^ oz. 60 cts.; oz. $2.00
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHENWRITIHOWENTIOH THE FLORIST'S
THE BEST TOBACCO STEMS ^ZSTOOTHOFF!
See 'Ad.'
on Page
209
194
XHE^ FLORIST'S EXCHANGED
Pittsburg.
The Market.
Trade is very quiet, with a surplus
of slocli ot all kinds, especially bulbous
flowers, of which there is a glut and quan-
tities of them are wasted. I believe it
would be more profitable for the trade it
growers could combine and stop handling
bulbs altogether for a season, then other
stock would sell better and at fair
prices ; but as long as bulbous flowers are
sold at such ruinous flguree— at a loss to
the grower, counting his waste— other
flowers must also be sold low to induce
people to buy them. If we look back
about flfteen years, when only a limited
quantity of Romans, valley, narcissus,
etc., were grown at a good profit for both
retailer and wholesaler, even though
the bulbs cost about four times as much as
they can now be bought for, and compare
the price of roses at that time with the
present figures, we see that roses were
generally worth double and even treble
the price of bulbous flowers, which were
also high priced then. Then roses always
sold well, but how is the queen of flowerj
estimated now ? During the Winter
months, at ordinary times, the growers
offer roses at from 10 to 20 dollars per
thousand, about the average price, or even
lower than the average price of the varie-
ties of bulbous flowers, and at retail roses
can often be bought for fifty cents per
dozen, which is generally the price ot
hyacinths, narcissus, and other bulb
stock. It certainly requiresmoreskill and
expense to produce roses than to force
bulbs and they must be bought at that.
The same trouble is experienced when
chrysanthemums are in season, and too
many are put on the market and sold
cheap to dispose of them ; then the queen
of flowers again is offered at fifty cents per
dozen, the average price of poor chrysan-
themums. Truly there must be more
glory than profit in the rose growing busi-
ness. Koses are now offered occasionally
at fifty cents per dozen and up to $2 ;
Beauty, SI a piece for good ones. Carna-
tions are plentiful at twenty to fifty cents
per dozen. Violets are always in demand,
and not being high priced at present sell
quite readily.
Here and There.
Nothwithstauding that business is
very slow at present, another florist store
was opened up last week by Chas. I. Shtj-
LEK, at No. 9 Federal St., Allegheny, which
will be managed by Jos. Rlchter, who has
had some twenty or thirty years' experi-
ence as a florist and was lately in the firm
ot Ludwig & Richter.
Mr. lEWIN has purchased Mr. Barrel's
interest in the store on Sixth St., and will
continue in the business.
B. L. EixiOTT, of Elliott & "Olam, left
for New York last week on business.
P. S. Randolph, president of the Flor-
ists' Club, has been confined to the house
for several weeks, but is now able to be
out again.
E. C. Ludwig, the newly elected secre-
tary ot the Florists' Club, has fitted up his
market stand in elegant shape. Mr. Lud-
wig is certainly progressive, and is deserv-
ing of the success he has had since going
into the florist business a few years ago.
Allegheny City is to have another park.
A large tract of land in the suburbs has
been purchased for over $100,000, the money
being donated by citizens, and the property
will be presented to the city. Work is to
started at once in the way of improving it
and laying it out, so that the many idle
men at present will get employment.
B. C. REINEMAN.
Nashville.
Joy & Son are cutting some really Srand
Meteor It is too bad such stock should
lack buyers at $1 per dozen but such is a
g' W. CUKREY & Co. are cutting some
fine La France, Bride and Mermet. Car-
nations are also good. Sorts grown are
Lizzie McGowan, Portia, Grace Wilder,
especially. Mr. H. M. Seals, Messrs. Cur-
rey's able foreman, claims carnations can
be grown here equally as well as m the
north, by taking oflE sash and leaving
plants in benches during Summer,
W. M.
fRlGRIKT HIRDY PINKS
Per 100.
New Mound $5 00
Essex Witch 5 00
Glen Valley. 4 JJO
THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfield, Mass.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
Carnation Booted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Bust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
f rem. but allof standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. RB^AITD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WME!N WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HELEN KELLER!
Tlie most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
ottered. We invite all interestefl to
come and see it growing and blooming.
healthy and exceedingly produc-
tive; in foi-m, size and elegance far in advance ot anything now in sight. Two houses fl led
with this itprliuK variety are always open for inspection, one at Wyndmoor, near Chestnut
Hill Phila the ™,ei- at Summit: N. J. Orders hooked now and filled strictly in rotation,
SmmencngMarch 16th, 1894. Strong, well rooted cuttings, »3.00 perdc^.; SlS.Op per 100;
S90.00 perlOOO. Mention this paper.
EDWIN LONSDALE, JOHN N. MAY,
Chestnut HiM. - - - Phila, Pa. Summit, - - - New Jersey.
Easter Carnation Plants. |Se,»or^|
and Silver Spray, Sl.OO per 100 ; «10.00 per 1000.
GEO. STAPFLINGER, Springville, N. Y.
<MUFH IMHITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'S EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS.
MZZIE McGOWAN PORTIA
LAMBOKN ACBOBA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OF KENNETT
MRS. FISHER TIDAL WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in tliis list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. ST5EB, CONCOKDYILIE, PA.
ROOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. B"™ CUTTIHGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
STOCKS OF DAYBREAK. EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
FINE
OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND
Catalogues ready January 1, 1894. Correspondence solicited.
H JES. OHIOPT'K', I»a,t©rssoi3-, KT.
BOUTON DOR
New York, Feb. Ist, 1894.
Messrs DAir^LEDOUZE BROS.,
FLATBUSH, l. I.
Gentlemen :— Your Carnation, Bouton d'Or is certainly the best of its color
as vet on the market ; it possesses all the good qualities to make it ueslraDie,
- large flower, itiflT stSm, and ■ -" " — ' »'"»-» b« .n
Till always be :
demand i
, the retail trade
1 a splendid keepe
Yours truly, ^^.^^^^ ^.^^g THORLEY.
♦ CARNATIONS.*
LADY EMIVIA, winner of two first
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $2.00 per 100 ; $15,00 per 1000.
Per 100. PerlOOO.
Daybreak $2-50 $30.00
Lizzie McGowan .... 300 15.00
White Dove 2.00 15.00
Puritan 2.00 15.00
J. J. Harrison 2.00 15.00
Peachblow Coronet . . . 3.00 15.00
Crimson Coronet .... 2.00 15.00
Columbia • • 3.50
American Flag 3.00
Tidal Wave 3.00
Thomas Cartledge . . . 3.00
Spartan 300
Wm. Scott 5.00
Mme. Diaz Albertini . . 5.00
Edna Craig 500
CASH WITH ORDER.
THORWALD JENSEN,
Box 55i Nlamaroneck, N Y.
Price for Rooted Cuttings, rea(3y March 1st, $2.00 per dozen; $10.00
per Hundred; $75.00 per Thousand.
Orders filled in strict rotation. 250 at 1000 rates. We invite all to come and see it grow and
convince themselves. It only takes one hour from New Tork City.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.,Flatbush, N.Y.
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
CARNATIONS.
VARIETIES GOOD.
CUTTINGS GOOD.
liizzie McGowan, Silver Spray, Aur
Freeman are $1.S6 per 100 or $10.00 per 1000.
Daybreak, $3.60 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Ercd. Dor
■ Edna Craig, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per lOOO
• ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
Grace Darling, Portia and J. B.
.00 per 100; $13.60 per 1000
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
Per II 0
MAD. DIAZ. ALBERTINI light pink SO 00
DAYBREAK flesh pink 3 00
WII.EIAM SCOTT hright pink S 00
LIZZIE McGOWAN pure white 2 00
UNCLE JOHN " ^° "°
PURITAN " • ** ""
THE STUART Geranium scarlet 10 00
The flowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of IJdO.UU
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE CARDENS, QUEENS, L. I.
Caraations=Panic Bargains \
Per 1000
«60 00
25 00
46 00
15 00
76 00
15 00
76 00
PixlQy is one of those beautiful light pinks
. with a fair sized flower of model form and
. good strong calyx. With ordinary culture
. stems can be cut twenty inches long and
. the growth is strong and healthy.
' Keller you know all about; they are both
• sure to make good paying varieties for cut
> flowers. Price per 100, $12.00; per 1000,
> $100.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100,
VERBENA LANCASTER BEAUTY.
Decidedly the prettiest Verbena that .
grows, novel as well as beautiful, and sells .
at sight. Price per 100, $2.00.
PANSIES.— I can still supply a few of
those seedling plants at $6.00 per 1000 or 75
cents per 100. The same good strain I
always have.
No list published and terms are cash
before shipping or C. O. D.
, $12.00 ; per 1000, $90.00. _ _ .
Z Coleus at $7.00 per 1000. Alternanthera, transplanted, $1.25 per 100; Rooted «
♦ cuttings, $6.00 per 1000, red, yellow and pink. T
1 LOCK BOX .^^^ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |
♦♦♦»»♦»♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
Per 1000
Lady Emma or Portia $10 00
White Dove W 00
Lizzie MoGowan 10 00
Schaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Robt. Hitt 10 00
Grace Darling. 10 00
■White Wings 10 00
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gates 10 00
I Flag.. •" "
Louise Porsch 15 00
Nellie Lewis 15 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Strictly Cash with order.
Per lOOO
Pearl $20 00
Edna Craig 20 00
Daybreak 20 00
ThoB. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phipps 25 00
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Richmond 26 00
Wabash 26 00
W^estern Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 26 00
Purdue 25 00
Florence Van Reypor 25 00
Buttercup 86 00
New Jersey 86 00
Orders filled in rotation.
i
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO,, BELLEYILLE, H. J.
MENTION PAPER.
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PACE
■0^203
The Florist's Exchangib.
195
CARNATIONS.
,^vs;iS;«^^^^.^■v\
JPANSIES.
Fine rooted cuttings of Grace Wilder,
Portia, Tidal Wave, Orange Blossom,
$1.50 per 100; $13.00 per 1000; Hinze's
Wliite, $10.00 per 1000; stocky, fine and
healthy,
THE JENNINGS STRAIN OF PANSIES,
Pure white, yellow — dark eye, and finent
mixed, trade pkt., $1.00 each. Plants
ready March 1st. Blooming plants, $2.00
per 100; Field plants, medium size, $5.00
per 1000. Cash with order.
IS. B. JENNINOS,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. 264. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
SWEETBRIER
Received ]st Premium for "best seed-
iing- of any color " at Philadelphia, Not.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
I "I like its color better than Daybreak."
■ Edwin Lonsdale.
I V Sweetbrler is all that can be deatred."
f .■ VV. A. MANDA.
Booted cuttinf^s, $lO.OO par 100 ;
$80. OO per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, tady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 ; $35.0U per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
VHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GRAND CARNATIONS.
PerlOO. Ptr KOO*
Wm. Scott, fine clear pink $5.10 $dO.OU
Goldfinch, yellow, edged pinfe, strong
liealthy, very free 10.00 76.00
Hoien Keller, white, markedpink. .. .12 0(* dO.OO
Annie Pixley, light pink, fine 12.00 90.00
Uncle John, large, fine white lO.lO 75,00
The Stuart, brilliant scarlet, good. . .10.00 75.00
E. A. Wood, piok Tarieg&ted, fine lO.OO 76,00
Dorner'8 Set of 1893 6.00 40.00
Daybreak. Edna Craig, Tidal Wave, Thoe. Cartledge,
Silver Spray, Emily Piereon, Puritan, Nancy Hanks
McGowan, and all the other leading varieties.
LARGE STOCK READY NOW. Send for pricee.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, - - - MICHIGAN.
DA YBREAK CARNA TION.
50,000 Ready March lOth.
^12.50 per thousand.
$2.00 per hundred.
Guarantee Good Healthy
Well Rooted Cuttings.
terms strictly cash.
Will not accept personnl checks for small
amounts. Address
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attica, Wyoming Co., New York*
The Best GarnatioD in the Market.
THE
ADELAIDE KRESKEN,
■ Which was originated in 1891. and flowered In the
same year, is conceded by all to be the prettiest car-
nation ever grown. Strong grower, is two feet high,
Btifl stem, good calyx and the flower (of a beautiful
rosy pink color) averasing three inches and over.
A very free bloomer.
In addition to recovering the Best Seedlia^
Pvizes at Cincinnati, O., Club Certificate at Spring-
field, Mass.. and Milwaukee, Wis., Hunt Prizes
Indianapolis, Ind., it hns received certificates of
Merit at the American Florists Society meetings at
ToroQto, Ont., and St. Louis, Mo., also for the best
vase of pinks at St. Ijouis. Mo.
The undersigned begs leave to submit the follow-
ing exceedingly low prices for Rooted CilCtintrs,
which will be ready March 1, 1894.
S2.00 Per Dozen.
10.00 «' 100.
45.00 •* 500.
80.00 " 1000.
Cash Mqst Accompany All Orders.
Address all communications to
PETER HERB,
MOUNT HEAIiTHY, Hamilton Co., OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Carnations
AND
-*--^Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
CARNATION VAN LEEUWEN-t-
Color, Carmine Pink.
THIS flower sold in December at Mr.
J. K. Allen's commission store for
from $4.00 to $6.00 per 100. A few
thousand Rooted Cuttings for sale at
$4.00 per hundred. Cash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
CARNATIONS
Kooted Cuttings. Now Beady.
PerlOO. Per 1000.
na^brenk «3 00 $25 00
Buttercup .....400 35 00
Puritnn 2 00 15 00
Silver Sprny 1 50 10 00
Lizzie McGiiwiin 1 50 10 00
fSmce W luer 160 10 00
Portia 150 12 00
Cash with order. 10c. per 100 extra when ordered
shipped by mail. Send for wholesale price list of
rooted cuttings and plants.
JAMES HORiN, Florist, Bridgeport, Conn.
*fHEN WRITING MEHTIOH THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1. 1894.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRfOE LIST.
"WM. SWAYNE»
p. O. Box 236, KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
CARNATIONS am VERBENAS.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
All the leading Carnations: Daybreak,
Puritan, Edna Craig, McGowan, Nellie Lewis.
&c.
Immense stock of Mammoth Verbe.nas.
Send for prices ou what you want.
Catalogue ready about Jan. 15. Send for it.
VIGK & HILL, - Rochester, N. Y.
'The Best Crimson Carnation ever Introduced,'
46
Say leading growers and. competent judges of tlie
JACQUEMINOT"
This superb carnation bas so many good qualities that it may pay you to investigate. If
you cannot come and see it growing, send ten cents, and we will mail you long stem, sample
blooms and descriptive circular. You can thus test its shipping and keeping qualities. Rooted
cuttings ready now.
First-Class Certificate Massachusetts
Horticultural Society.
PET£R FISHER & CO.,
Ellis, Norfolk Co., Mass.
.^^^^-
.^y^
/JCe.
Jflini arte- SJjMe'ri/rA'Mi. i//q/rr, ^j'%£,£'^^, yia^taSiee^^
cJ- '^Zeur^MrA^'
•gg//^
SeXCHANGr
NEW CARNATIONS
LOIS C. HAETTBL,
A new white variety of Cali-
fornia origin and one of the
most prolific and continuous
flowering varieties ever intro-
duced. The cut gives a good
idea of the actual size and ap-
pearance of the flower. The
petals are very heavily fring-
ed, giving it a peculiar lace like
appearance; the habit of the
plant is all that can be desired,
while in fragrance it excels
any variety now on the
market.
HAWAII,
A pretty fancy variety;
ground color white, laced and
striped with carmine: entirely
distinct from anything sent
out before.
We offer strong rooted cut-
tings of each of the above,
ready March Ist, at Sl.OO per
dozen ; 86.00 per 100 j 860.00 per
1000.
^ e have had these two varieties under observation for the past three years, and feel
snre that they will give entire satisfaction. Lois C. Haettel is not as large a flower as
some of the new varieties now being introduced, but owing to the very heavy fringe and
remarkable strong clove fragrance, it is one of the very best to sell over the counter.
■'<e^kCi :»if// f
HENRY A. DREER,
MENTION PAPER.
Philadelphia, Pa.
196
The Klorist's Exchange
Montreal.
Club Kotes.
The regular Club meeting was held
February 14 ; all the new officers and a
goodly number of the members were pres-
ent. Alter routine business Mr. J. Perrm
read a paper on chrysanthemums, recom-
mending that they be grown inside alto-
gether. The paper brought out quite a
lengthy discussion, nearly every one pres-
ent having something to say upon the sub-
ject The cause of blind shoots came m lor
a lot ol attention, some holding the " bug"
responsible and others believing the hot,
dry weather to be the cause.
Mr. J. Hallidat also read a very able
paper on orchids, treating on the best
known varieties. . , . ^
The Club decided to hold a social ]ust
after Easter. .
The amalgamation question came in tor
o onslderable discussion, and final action
was deterred until a definite offer was re-
ceived Irom the Horticultural Society.
Easter Outlook.
Trade Irom all accounts is certainly
very quiet, and no doubt will keep so until
Easter. It is doubtful if there will be a
great quantity of stock, particularly plants,
around here at that time. We hope the
weather will be on its good behavior, lor
'tis an awkward job moving Harrisii when
they have to be packed up. Flowers are
still scarce, with the exception ol daffodils,
but as trade Is now it does not much mat-
ter. Hyacinths and tulips in pans sell
lairly well ; cut tulips are very little
wanted. Valley has sold well lately,
though low in price— 75e. per dozen retail.
Weather is very cold, though we escaped
the big storm that seems to have swept
over nearly all the northwest. J. B.
Milwaukee.
About March 1 the firm ol C. B. Whit-
NALL & Co. will be succeeded by the
Whitnall Floral Company. Mr. Whitnall
has associated with himsell a Mr. York,
who had been in the dairy product busi-
ness and who will hereafter have charge of
the store on Milwaukee St., while Mr.
Whitnall will look after the greenhouses
and decorations.
The many friends of Mr. GEO. BLISS,
with Currie Bros., were pained last Friday
to hear of the death ol Mrs. Bliss, which
occurred alter a lingering illness. The
luneral services were held on Sunday
afternoon at the residence on Eighth st.
According to an item in the Sentinel
last week, a St. Paul firm intends opening
a store at Nos. 217 and 219 Grand ave. The
latter is now occupied by A. Klokner, flor-
ist, but whether or not Mr. Klokner in-
tends to give up business has not yet been
stated.
On the financial outlook lor the present
year depends the erection of additional
glass by some Milwaukee florists. Already
EDLBFSEN& Scott are figuring on the
erection of four or six short span to the
south houses, each 130 feet in length. At
this firm's Twentieth st. greenhouses.
Foreman Grosskopf has been succeeded by
Otto Fischer, who was recently employed
by a grower at Lake Forest, 111.
Trade was pretty lair during the past
week, a fair percentage of it being funeral
work. Stock was in good supply and
prices dropped a notch. The 14th, St. Val-
entine's Day, did not change the situation
any, as the Milwaukee youth does not
A1.TERNANTHE11A.
i kinds, stTong from 2K Inch pots, with 4 to 10
onttlngs on & plant ; $2 per IOC ; $16 per 1000.
DREER'S NEW DOUBl^E FRINGED
FETUNIAS.
15 TarietlBB, labeled true to name, well rooted
and in excellent condition ; by mail, $a.00 per
100 ; by expresB, $16.00 per 1000,
VERBENA.S.
Fine plants in 2J4 inch pots. No Mildew, Ko
Kust : labeled, with 2 to 6 cuttings on a plant,
$2.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttlnga by mail post-
paid, 7u Ct8. per 100 ; $6.00 per IBOO. We guar-
antee Batisfaction.
Will exchanite for Tuberons Rooted Be-
eonias and Double Russian or Enclisli
Violets.
A. B. DATIS & SOS,
Near Washington. D. C. PURCELLVILLE, V*.
mARSH & CO.
Geraniams, Fuchsias,
Begonias, at 35c. a doz.,
- - «i5. 9.?,o t>aoh.
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
MEHTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Jolmsoiiii, 25c. eacb.
and two year roots for sale,
_., __ jf ill exchange some for Rh
barb Roots. A few thousand Columbia Mai
moth White, one year, to offer.
JAMES FROST, GreenvSlle, Ohio,
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Spsolal off*r to reduo* stook.
Per 100 Per 1000
^"'"5tr*^'**^""°*.''..^.!°:-S8.00 $26.00
Unsurpassed Manamoths, rooted
cu tti nga ■ r j- ^'
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings Vi;;""'
General Collection, named, 2M m.
pots
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White. Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hloks
Arnold, W. H. Lincoln. Potter Pa mer, Exquisit.
J R, Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel. E. (i. Hill.
Mrs Kimball, Mrs. Fottler, L. C. Price, MarRurite
Graham, and .0 other good varieties.
Rooted Cuttines, S'i.OO per 100 ; from 2M
Inch, $3.50 and $1 OO per 100.
SBNI> FOB CATALOGUE OF OTHER
,26 10.00
1.00 8.00
60 20.00
CABNATIONS. "'"'■'b"oo™/d''stock
ROOTED CUTTIH6S.
100 m
Ednn CraiK nnd Diaz AIberttnl....*6 00
William Scolt, Mrs. E. Reynolds,
Purdue, Sportan.... sou
Western Jpride and Blanche J 00
DlTbrS^nndThomasCartledee'. 3 00 20 t
Puritan lo bu
Lizzie MoGownn, Grace Darline,
Portia, Aurora, B. K. Bliss, „ ^ ,. „
Grace Wilder 2 00 MOO
Send tor price list o£ Roses and other stock.
BCGOMIAS.
In Variety, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100.
100 1000
AOERATUM, blue and white $1.26 $10.00
CUPHEA 1-60
FEVERFEW, the Gem 2.00 16.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts....... 1-25 10.00
SALVIA, Splendens and Wm.Bedman 1.25 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
THE WATER GARDEN.
MARCH 11, 1894.
AQUATICS are destined to he of the greatest im.
portance to Florists, and I take this oppor-
tunity of stating that I have removed from Dongan
Hills to CLIFTON, SEW JERSEY, where facilities
for carrying on an extensive business are largely
increased and where the ever increasing demand
can be readily met.
Wholesale price list and Catalogue on appli-
cation. Note the address.
WILUAM THICKER, CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY.
. . , :e:s'T'.a-bi-.isi3.bi3 is©-5:- ...
We Offer at Prices to Suit the Times:
350,000 2 year Conover's Colossal Asparagus Roots.
175,000 2 year Barr's Mammoth Asparagus Roots.
200,000 2 year Palmetto Asparagus Roots.
100,000 Horse Radish Sets.
50,000 Rhubarb Roots.
500,000 Sharpless Strawberry Plants.
300,000 Michel's Early Strawberry Plants.
S£N» FOR W^H01,ESA1,E PRICE UST.
WM. R. BISHOP, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY.
AMERICAN
«f C K N N K S "^
15.00 per 100
5.00
w. s. s.
send his valentine in that shape. _
Buffalo.
The prevailing snow storm and cold
wave touched this locality somewhat this
week, two feet of snow on the level being
the authentic record, but the depth on
greenhouse roofs, piled high and deep by
the wind, would be rather extended in cal-
culation. No damage heard of, however.
Between the days of inclement weather,
trade shows some activity in petty lines,
but flowers are rather over plentiful for
the demands, especially colored carnations.
Some really fine Mermet are now being re-
ceived from Dorrance, of Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Violets go nicely at $1 to $1.25 per hun-
dred, and Inclined to be more plentiful.
Double daffodils are also plentiful and fine
in quality. Palmer & Son are cutting large
numbers of them. Wm. Scott shows some
good Dutch hyacinths in pots. Adiantum
of good quality is still called for daily
somewhat in excess of the supply.
Club matters are very quiet, not arumor
as yet being heard concerning prospective
nominees for election which is to occur
March 13.
Eecent Yisitors.
H. Bunyard, Short Hills, N. J., and
Walter Mott, Philadelphia, Pa. ViDI.
Cincinnati.
John Rose, brother of A. David Rose, of
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.
J., died here on February 12.
■ ■ • GARDENING
AN ILIiUSTRiTED
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE
A Free and Independent Representative of
Horticultural Interests.
PUBLISHED IN THE mTEBBSTS OF THE
AMATEUR IN THE GARDEN,
THE CONSERVATORY AND THE HOME,
THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWER,
TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERS.
Home Ground Arrangements and Greenhouse
Construction Practically Illustrated.
SEND FOR A SAMPLE COPY.
Special Inducements to Florists who will Can-
vass AMERICAN GARDENING for us.
THE FLORISTS' EXGHANGE, 1 gne Year
The best Trade paper ;
MADAME CROZY.
Fine Strong Plants from 4 and 5 inch pots, $8.00 per 100.
Begonia, Vernon, extra strong.
Begonia, Rosea, <« " = ^
HEADQUARTERS FOR TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.
Send for Catalogue, the Finest Published on Begonias.
OASIS NURSERY CO.,
THOS. GRIFFIN, MANAGER.
Westbury Station, Long Island.
CANNA "HERMOSA" a vsllow seedlihg.
I Vaugha
a large or larger than the'
nyyellowyetlntroduced. It has been
re atientiOD than any other plant.
t iUad. Crozy grows i
7 free prowth ; generally only
In color midway between Capt. Suzznni and Fl
latter, but the petals are a trifle narrower. Stem nn
well filled with flowers, thus makmc a much more she
a crand sight In my gardens since June 1st and has a
, fe^tlUhhrer^.^SSS i"eet''X'iL'^iSTS"e1rMad.Cro-z7B™iV. to6 feet, Florence Vau.han 6 to
6 feet, and C«P'j Snz^»f^^? '"/eldfany time. 50 cib. each; S4.00 per do.en : «30 per 100.
A''sr(fapt°SoizoSland?IellleEowden ItooSlrdS-
Mme. Crozy SI-UU Per oozen.
Mme. Crozy. 35 ots. per oz.; Suzzonl. 30 cts. per oz.; Hermosa, 50 cts. per oz. F.no mixed,
from newest varieties, 30 cts. per oz. Other varieties, 15 ets. per oz.
CALIFORNIA GROWN TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.
Best Bnelisii strain, Fine Solid Bulbs. Single, to color, 70 cts. per doz.i $5.00 per 100. Miied, 60 cts. pet'
doz.T »1.00 per 100. Slnele, second size, fine, mixed, $1.00 per 100.
EverythiOB delivei-ed at abo-ve prices. Always send cnsli with order.
FRED. RAFFERTY, Bulb Grower, SANTA ANA, CALIF.f
References :-Commerclal Bank of Santa Ana; OranRe County Savings Bank, Santa, Ana.
CANNA SEED-Mme. Crozy 35 ots. per c
tMERlG&N G&RDENING, | $1,75.
The best Amateur paper ;
Correspondence in regard to tliis advertise-
ment sliould be addressed
AMERICAN GARDENING, 170 Fulton St., N.Y.
GENisTi mm mmi
Fine Plants, 7 inch pots, bushy and full of opening
flowers. Fine for immediate sales. Guy jjuick.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. ALBERT MIOHEL,
EiraENB H. MIOHEL.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper
The Klorist's Kxchange
197
We <'--^^PP^y t ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS t „ 'OOOO Bushes in .ur Beds, of
ONE MILLION? g s.^^'7Z:^:^Z:, r> c I KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
Erie, Pa.
On January 26 Mr. and Mrs. H. Tong, of
the Massassauga Garden, were sorely be-
reaved by the death of their little son,
Hubert Charles. The little fellow was five
years and two months old and was an ex-
braordinarily bright child for his age. The
cause of death was membraneous croup.
Washington.
the market.
The rush of the busy season Is over
for the time being, but trade is not slack
by any means. There are numerous quiet
ieas, luncheons, and even swell dinners,
»nd things are likely to continue so until
Easter. Senator and Mrs. Brice gave a
iinner just before Lent, the decorations of
irhich were very unique; pink was the
iolor chiefly used. La France roses, in
'our low mounds, were used on the center
)t the table ; from these long broad silk rib-
)ons ending in bows extended to each of
;he plates with the name of the guest
jainted thereon in gilt letters.
All kinds of bulbous flowers are plenti-
ul; violets are coming In just about in the
ight quantities ; they are retailing at $1.50
ler hundred.
L New Bag Exterminator.
These little green lizards or chame-
eons that some ladies are so fond of
rearing on their dresses, are very lively
ittle fellows when liberated in a green-
louse, where there are lots of aphides,
aealy bu^s, roaches, etc. I happened to
Ifit a florist the other day who stumbled
■n the Idea somewhere that the ohame-
Bons were A No. 1 bug catchers ; he got a
BW of them and he says they do the work
1 riddmg the plants of all kinds of insect
lests in a very systematic way.
eneral News.
C. L. Reynolds, of the Botanic
rarden, has been confined to his room for
he last two weeks with a severe attack of
ae grip.
The many friends of Edw. S. Schmid
ympathize with him on the death of his
Bcond oldest child, a bright little girl of
ine years.
Superintendent Smith has gone to Phila-
elphia to attend the meeting of the
.xecutive Committee of the S. A. F.
G. W. Oliver.
.u-.j^iii, James a. Pitcher, ivorv Artn ^nnnifiinfT
ooa Gracious, Bottomly. Jessica etc at fsrtl^fl;
>z. Verbenas, $8.00 pVr lOofg'Sjd varieties? '' ^^"^
. L. PILLSBURY, Macomb, HI.
HEN wamwG MEwnow the FtoRisr-a gyeHAwcr
IMPORTED ♦ Pfl^pO
BUDDKD
We offer an extra fine stock of the
following choice varieties, in strong 2
year old plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
M. Gabriel liuizet
Mag^a Gliarta
Merveille de Hiyon
JBiancne Moreau Mons. Bonceune
Comtess de Muran- ^^"1 Neyron
AlA:ed Colomb
Anna de Diesbach
Baron de Bonstetti
Baron Rothschild
Blanche Moreau
Duke of Edinburgh Q
Earl of Dufferin
Fisher Holmes
Gen. Jacqueminot
Gloria de Margottii
La, France
Mabel Morrison
Mad. Chas. Wood
de Rohan
of Queens
Rug^osa
Alba
Sweet Briar
White Baroness
William I.obb
Ulricb Brum
Xavier Olibe
VM. SCOTT, iVfl'. ".— »-o
*» [ifie carnation has
r opinion a
beenErowntlian WM.SC0Ta\
GOLDFINCH. I-tTi;aM,:...ooa.,seaa.
ly other carnatioD we have ever seen °'°"™* ""
1 Si'''!''"??'' Pi-omises to be the yellow we havp
IocalS"'fnrt°''^;S?''""''« thatVmluoeeedln
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN. MICH
'■"'^ " OHIST'S EXCHAMGF
$2adoz.; $12 a 100; $t(Oa(000.
Hl.^n''i'.,?J'^""'""° Duchess of Albany
Boule de Neige Persian Yellow
Capt. Christy Souv. de Malmaiaon
$2.25 par doz.; $(6.00 per (00
Gloire°de'D'^. ^' ^- K^^ha^Json
liamargne ^°" Waltham Climber,
Beine Marie Benri- No. 1
Solfaterre "^"ii'i'.T *=""'>«'•'
$3.00 per dozen.
These prices are good for orders received
during: February and March.
HENRY A. DREER,
7(4 OliBStnut St., - PH(L4DELPH(i, Pi
WHEH WRITIWSMEHTIOH THE FtOBIST-S Eirrm...--.
REnvCED PRICES.
For Strong Clumps of Prize Winning
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
15 cents each for any quantity not
less than ONE DOI-IiAK'S WORTH.
Mra. L. C. Madeira. Boslyn (Prize at ChlcaBO),
Frea Dorner. Lillian Russell, JeBsIca, Louis Boehmer
Jno. H. White,
Booted Cuttings, 36c. per doz. ; S2 per 100.
^'^'^.^H,'"..?'''"'"' ""■ ^- 1> Adams. W. H. Lin-
coln, H. E. Wldener. G. w. Childs. Mrs. L. C. Mad-
eira, Mrs. Geo. Bullock, Ed. Hatch, L. Boehmer,
BOBIyn, Fred Dorner, Jessica, Hicka Arnold JMrs
T ^"',.r!?!'"°°' ""»• Leslie Ward, Lillian Busseli;
J. M. White.
The following at IS6.00 per 100.
Mrs. F. L. Ames, Mrs. Bayard Cutting, w. J. Palmer.
]MLiscellaneou8 Stock Cuttings.
Ageratum, dwarf blue and white, 75 cts. per 100-
h>o°S'^''""''''',•i,'"o'"'■ *» "*"■ ""^ I*: Alyssum. doul
ble SOcts^erlOO; Scarlet Sage. New Clara Bedman,
¥1.25 per 100; Coieus.Versehaffeltii, Golden V. Fire-
per"l«S '"""^ ^"'- *'•*> P" 1*! Marguerites, *1.25
Miscellaneous Plants.
Canna,Mme. Crozy, out of bench, ilCOOperlDO:
Canna. older sorts, dry bulbs, unnamed, $2.50 pcj
Jin'nn SfJJfi,'" a'I^"'""^ ^f^'^ strong, 4 inch,
•lotm per 100 Aristolochia Blesans, extra strong 3
inch, »6.00 per 100; Clematis piniculata; e/t'ra
strong. 3 inch, $8.00 per 100; Ampelopsis Veltehli
dormant. 3 inch, extra, 17.00 per 100. "'"-uu,
HABDT HEBEACEOnS.
i/if''l™°.'"''M''^°P'i"^'^"l 1° OP"" frames, $1 00 per
100; ISOOAquiiegla cbrysaniha; lOOO Sweet William,
very une strain; 1000 Digitalis gloxinia Hora; loOO
ArabisAlpina; 1000 Delphinium Lemoine's Hybri
Farauhar's); 760 Carnation Marguerite ; 500 Papa
1000 Delphinium Lemoine's Hybrids
..„.^....„. oy, it* Carnation Marguerite ; 50^ "- - - '
bracteatum, 1 year pot-grown, $6.00 per 100,
Terms, Btrictly Cash. Shipped by express at
special florists' rates. Packed light and strong
JOHN CURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
ROSES==-''^°'" 25* inch Pots.
^*^^*<J*^VJ - Cusin, Perle, Nephetos,
ROSES.
CARNATIONS.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
All the best varieties.
JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.
WHEH WRrriHO MEHTIOW TMt fl.OBiaT-8 tXCHAWOt
Wsll-Roolfid Cuttings of Chrjsanthsmnis
READY TO SHIP.
Mrs. J. 6. Whilldin, per 100, - - |1;00
Jessica, - - - " - - .50
iTory, - - . " . . 1.00
/ don't ship /ess than a Dollar's worth.
FRITZ BAHR, Ardsley, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOE
LAST CHANCE FOE CHEAP 'MUMS.
For April lat delivery. 20 of the finest 'Mums,
As Mrs. F. L. Ames, Golden Wedding, Vivian
Morel, and 17 other varieties, winners at different
shows. 5of eacii at $1.25 per 100. by mail. Plants
out of 2^ inch pots, fine, at $2.50 per 100, by express.
Geraniums, very strong. Mad. Salleroi. bushy, at
$2.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings of Califoruia
Giant Petiinlns, at $1 50 per 100, ready March 15.
For others, inquire. Cash with order. Do not like
to accept private checks.
L. N. STEIN, lllh, lath and Caldsr SIraels,
HARRISBURC, PA.
WHEN WRrriNQ MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHflNGE
Bride, Mermet, Hoste,
. , Papa Gontier, La France
Testout at ^ann „. ^^ i /' ** ^^'^^ P^'' l»«"d'-ed. Meteor and
March"*;st onf "^ """ '''"'^''^- ^" "^^""^^ ^'°''^- ^"^"^ P-" -«>
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
»IST'S EXCHANGE
NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
IN j
THE FRONT 'IviyTlJAL FRIEND
RANK. • ■ •
, , ^^, I' is sure to be a prize winner and a leading
variety for 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massacliusetts Horticultural Society, 1893.
Orders booked now for March delivery. 50 cents each; $4.00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please.
MANN BROS., Randolph. Mass.
Ghrysanthemuni Cuttings. Rooted
Sl.OO per 100.
APRIL lat DELIVERY BOOKED NOW.
VarietieHi Mrs. Wbilldln, Roslyn, L. Cannine,
Jessica, Gloriosum, Mrs. C. Madeira, Vf.. H. Llncolo,
Advance, Perle de Sales, Kiite Brown, Tuxedo.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
WHEW WRITING VFWTiOWTM" "l.og-'-F---EKCHANPir
BOOTED
CUTTINGS.
'HEN WRITING MENT'OW THE I
tOOTED CUTTIIMCS.
ROSES
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes
eriuets, Cusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
es, Testouts, La Frances.
ADDRESS FOR QUOT-ATIONS,
TULA LOBBAINE EOSEBIES,
W. SXISMMI.BR. MADISON, N. J.
«W WRrriHG MENTION THE n.ORIST-8 EXCHANGE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!
M.W a piece. Pleaao write for price per hundrea.
VI80 Jiistreceived fromliCve
* Vi i ""«vi« uu ^Kian bine,
t Of doors, which we retail
10 Jii8treceiTedfromI.eveQue&Flla Ivrv Drea
i'lpment "' ^^^ KO.sSs, whicli S ready
"/ONOLIA GRANDIPLOKA-The beat
ne t9 plant tW8_ ornamental tree if in Apri? ■"-
•■■^r'^Liu ^u,D uiiiaiuent
them all the way from six and sevenTniheBtn
an_d eiBht feet, which we retail frSm 10 oS tS
desirlnir them by the hundred
■ ;.« nuu ciKjit lee
OOa piece. Auyc
tVT.^ ^J <»-"J'oneaesirlnpthen
thousand, please write for prices.
J. M. BONNOT & SON.
exander Street, - NORFOLK, VA
lEN WRrriNG MENTION THE W-ORISTS EXCHANr.r
HALF A MILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
We are now ready to book orders for the following : - — — -
Mermet, Bride, Watteville, Gontier, Perle and La France
In 2'A inch pots at $3.50 per loo ; $30.00 per rooo. Rooted Cuttings i2 00
per 100 ; I15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France Dlants in 2^
mch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $2'!5o per lo^-
$25.00 per 1000. '
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
WashTn\trShor*=' ^"''' Premiums for all of the above named roses at the
StMclly Cash With Order or Pari Cash and Balance C.O.O.
WHOI,ESAI.E ROSE GROWERS, '
,.,..„,..55.?..°^'^"'' MARKET, WASHINGTON, D. C.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
JESSICA, 6,000 60 cts. per 100.
IVORY tl.OO "
Other varieties from 60 cts. upwards per 100.
List on applloatlon.
VERBENAS, Transplanted $6.00 per 1000.
H. MILLINGAE, MerchantTille, N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Slock plants of WIden.r, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding, Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. 6. Hill, Tuiedo, etc,
16 Ola. each; $1.20 per doz; $8.00 per lOO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, eto.
25 ds.
Orders boolsed now for the leading varie-
ties oF Carnations, Coleus, Chryaanlhemums,
etc. oulllngs.
SMILAX. $1.30 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITU ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR -iNG MENTION THE F1.0RIST'S EXCHANGE
THE BEST CHRYSANTHEMUMS
are what you want. It dnn't pay you to grow
any other. The following varieties are the
best "up to date." Plants from 2 in. pots,
grown cool, strong and stocky.
Niveus, Maud Dean, Pres. W. R. Smith,
Golden \TeddIng, Mabel Simpkins, W. N.
Rudd, Walter Hunnewell, Smily Iiaden-
burg, Miles A. Wheeler. $7.00 per fOO.
Harry Balsley, Vivian Morel, Eda Prass,
Mrs. Jerome Jones,Tnxedo, Edward Match,
Geo. W. Childs, Col. Wm. B. Smith, Harrv
May. $6.00 per lOO.
Wm. H. liincoln, Hicks-Arnold, Emma
Hizeroth, Roslyn, Etoil d'Lyon, Ivory,
Harry E. Widener, Minnie Wanamaker,
CulUngfordii, Etc. $4 OO per lOO.
10 plants at lOO rates.
Grown cool. Rooted CiflNlTlON Cuttikss. Fee from rust,
Tidal Wave, I,ady Emma. $l.60 per 100.
Starllglit, Garfield and Hlnze's White.
$1.00 per 100.
Grevillea Bobnsta, 3 in., fine plants, $5.00 a 100
CASH WITH ORDER SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
H. W. TURNER, Florist, Sharon, Pa.
BURN FUMICATIHE TO KILL GREEM FLY! U^£^'
198
The^ Florist's Exchanged.
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Cattleya Citrina.
This is no doubt one of tlie most re-
markable Cattleyas and the only one from
the Mexican Territory proper, where it is
abundantly distributed over the mountain
ranges. It is known among the natives by
the almost unpronounceable name ot
"Corticoatzoate coxochitl." „ , , .
It was first introduced into England by
the horticultural society of London, about
the year 1823 or 1834. Only one plant was
in Dossession of the Society, and it appears
to have died shortly after its introduction.
Later on, Mr. Gheisbreght collected a large
number on the slopes of the mountains of
Michoacan for Mr, Linden's horticultural
establishment at Brussels, whence it be-
came generally distributed among the
orchid collections ot Europe.
Cattleya citrina is known as the tulip
orchid," on account of its color and per-
fume which much resemble those of a
tulip. It is very popular among orchid
growers owing to its lasting qualities and
is also a valuable plant for florists for
decorating purposes. A plant in bloom, if
kept in a cool and dry place, will last from
six to eight weeks in perfection, and the
blossoms from ten to eighteen days when
It succeeds best on blocks; cork bark I
find more suitable, it being much lighter
and lasting longer; it also absorbs the
moisture better. The plants should be
hung as close to the light as possible under
the ventilator, where they will receive a
constant supply of fresh air. They require
fully six months of rest, but when the new
bulb is in full growth plants should never
be allowed to get dry.
Jos. A. MANDA, Jr.
YOU CAN SBCCraB ALL THE
NO VEUTi es
-W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
WOOD LABELS.
For nurserymen and ilorists.
Ready wired and printed.
r,T r> Improved kind.
TREE LABELS, send for samples.
BENJ. CHASE, Derry, N. H.
IIST-8 rVCHANGE
PEACH TREES.
Large Stock at Rock
Bottom Prices.
Strawberry Plants.rna": i:Z
Bubacb No. 5, Haverland and Parker Earle.
It will pay you to get my prices before order-
ing elsewliere.
N. P.BROOKS, Lakewood («i™™.i New Jersey
OUR SPECIALTIES.
' lowest rates. Have fully
i grown. Varieties,
Roots, thebestthat c
"arr's Phila. Man
Conover'a Coiossal. 130,00(1 Juu
" 'jest leading sorts, includin
Crosby and Champio
„^ . , _ ,al stock
year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
A pricot and
of one year ol
upon application.
iLEX. PULLEN, "JW^yE^MorjI. Del
HEN WRITING n
EXCHANGE WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
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STORRS& HARRISON CO., Painesville. Ohio. !
^ TVIiolesale Nnraerymen and Florists, 2
t Can show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vinea, Shrubs, BofleB as can be ^
1 found in the U. S. We grow } million Roses and million of plants annually. Trade list .
I free. Correspondence solicited. Mention paper. ^
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2,000,000
STRAWBERRY AND VEGETABLE PLANTS
FOR SAl,K.
100 Tarieties of Strairlierries. Catalogue FREE.
E. J. HULL. - Oljphant, Pa.
p S Will exchange a limited amount of
Strawberry Plants tor Ho* House Plants.
INDUSTRY
Cattleya Chocoensis at Home.
The habitat ol this handsome Cattleya
is not the Chocoe, as the name suggests. It
is confined principally to a narrow strip of
territory extending along the Rio Cauca,
in the State ot Cauca, Colombia, between
the fourth and dfth degree northern lati-
tude, and at an elevation of 3,000 feet
above sea level. Here this Cattleya grows
in forests, on level land to a great extent
marshy and at times inundated, conse-
quently the moisture the plants receive
throughout the year is considerable. The
evaporation of the stagnant water through
the influence of the heat transforms it into
a light mist which finds its way upward
among the trees and branches on which
Cattleya Chocoensis grows. The trees in
this region are of a short and stunty
growth, and they are mostly covered with
decayed matters and vegetation of every
description. This orchid luxuriates m this
locality, oftentimes the trunks and the
numerous branches are literally covered
with the plants in all imaginable positions.
The spectacle presented during the flower-
ing season is indescribable.
The best season for collecting this orchid
is in August and September, it being then
in flower, and consequently the bulbs are
then in good condition tor shipment. The
collecting of this plant is, however, some-
what difficult; the localities in which it
grows are often destitute ol habitations,
or, at best, they are far between, causing
inconvenience in securing help, provisions
and means of transportation, the latter
being especially expensive.
The Cauca river is only navigable for a
short distance above its confluence with
Rio Magdalena, the current being too
strong, in addition to the numerous rap-
ids On account of these inconveniences
orchids collected higher up this river have
to be carried on mule-back across the hot
Cauca valley and the western Cordillera to
the Pacific coast, whence they are easily
shipped to any part ot the world.
In growing this Cattleya its fondness or
moisture at the roots should be borne in
mind, particularly during its growing sea-
son ■ and when at rest the atmosphere
should be kept as damp as possible. In
following these simple instructions I am
positive the best results will be ob-
tained, and the plant will amply repay
the grower for the care bestowed upon it
bv oroducing flowers in profusion.
' ^ John E Lager.
GOOSEBERRIES—
3 years. $10.00 per
100. Hybrid per-
petual Roses, 3 yeais, includinj; Moss, Rosa Hu-
gosa sind Persiiiii Yellow, $8.00 per 100.
tySee our Advertisement in issue of Jan. 6;
also cut of our new plant.
THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,
ELIZABETH, N. J
n WRITING MENTION THE Fl-OBIST'S EXCHANCt
New Apple, Pear and Nut Trees. lloUnh
1838.
1394.
Starr, the largest early apple; Paragon, and other valDable sorts. Lincoln Core-
less Seneca and Japan Golden Busset Pears in collections at reduced lates
NUTS-Parry's Giant, Pedigree Mammoth, Paragon and other chestnuts.
"Walnuts— French, Persian, Japan, English and American. Pecans, Almonds and
Filberts. Elajagnus I-ongipes, Barily Oranges, Dwarf Rocky Mt. Cherries
free trom insects, black knot or other diseases. Small Frnits, Grapevines,
Currants, Etc. SHADE TREES— Immense stock ot Poplars and Maples,
Omamental Shrubs and Vines, t^-lllustrsted Descriptive CatalOBUe Free.
POMONA NURSERIES. WILLIAM PARRY. PARRY. N.J.
Advertising is an asset of increasing
worth.for the longer one advertises a legi-
timate business the greater the value and
effectiveness of such advertising— a prin-
ciple universally admitted.— Printer's Inh.
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVER MAPLES, from 8 to U3 feet
very handsome aud straiyht.
5000 SUGAR, NORWAY and SYCAMORE
MAPLES. 8 to la feet, choice.
10,000 CAROLINA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to 14 teet, very fine. Also
ti-ees of larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees. Prices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
I HAVE A FINE STOCK OF
Pears, 4^^^^''*"''®®'
Apples, ^^^^ Q"''"»es,
Cherries, ,:fllMr *°''''"'*^-
Many in bearing sizes. All kinds of small
fruits, Asparagus and Strawherry plants.
1(00 Norway Maples, ?t^ 'o pJ^ '"?^ <"«™«^'"'-
onQo *' 1^ to U and 16 feet.
20nO Sugar Maples, 12 to U and IB feet.
1000 Elms, 14 to 18 teet. iM to 3 inch.
20U0 ■• IS to 14 and 16 teet.
5000 ■' 8 to 10 and 13 feet.
l>ino Purple Leaved Beech, 3 to 8 feet.
500 Horse Chestnut. 6 to 13 feet
600 Wood Leaved Maples, 5 to 8 teet.
500 Golden Oaks, 6 to 8 feet.
Z llfoTeaaaSdM'ou'ntain Aslj. 6 to 12 feet.
m English and Cut-leaved Birch, 8 to 12 teet.
30O0 Norvvay Spruce, e.vtra nice, 7 to 10 feet.
jAQQ .i " 3 to 5 feet.
3000 White and Blue spruce, 8 to 5 feet.
lOOO Soatch and White Piue 3 to 8 feet.
9nnn Arhor Vitae Trees, 8 to 12 teet.
2000 Aiboi^^vicai r ^^^^^ ^^ .^^^^ ^^ ^ ^^^^^
600 Uetinospora Plumosa and Aurea, 4 to 8 ft.
50O Globe Arbor Vitai, specimeus extra.
4000 Hydrangea Pan. gran, 2 to 5 teet.
1600 White Fringe, 3 to 8 feet.
600 Tree Paionies, extra strong,
loono California Privet, 2 to 4 teet.
Si Monthly Koses and climbing ex. strong.
1000 Virginia Creepers, 2 to 6 teet.
2000 AmpelopsisVeitcbii, 1 to 3 feet.
1000 Clematis, large flowering.
40 Varieties of Grapevines.
30 Varieties of Shrubs, extra strong.
Hhododendrons, Azaleas, etc., etc.
Best of facilities for shipping. Two Rail-
roads, three Express Companies and
Sound Steamers to New York City.
S. CRANE, Prop, of Norwich Nurseries,
NORWICH CONN.
ESTABLISHED 1870.
WHEN WBTFNG MEKTIOW THE FLOBIST S EXCHf.HCF
HIGH CLASS SURPLUS STOCK AT LOW PRICES.
THE VILLAGE NURSERIES
Have of their own growing a Sne lot ot surplus stock, carefully graded and make
STR*AWBEBRIBS, at ]o\fS\. prices for pure stock; list includes all the best new and lead-
ing market vai-ieties at " Hard Time Prices." ... * „ •„!„„
BLACKBERRIES— Kittatinny, strong No. 1 root cuttings at %l.m per lOOU ; Extra nine
Transplanted at S8.50 per 1000. , , ^ „ „ ., .™- j
GRAPES— Strong two year vines, cheaper than ever offered before, ot Concord, W^orden,
Pocklington and Niagara. -, . ,
PEAR TREES— Vermont Beauty and Eessemianka, one year old, good stock.
PEACB TREES— We have to offer yet a few 10,000 lots of June budded and 2 to 3 feet Peach
trees at our regular prices. Special prices will be given on Champion, Crosbey
PLuSpTREES— Wild Goose on Plum, light branched, 4 to 5 feet at 5c.; 3 to 4 feet at 4c.; 2 to 3
feet at 8o. Also Spaulding, mailing size, and small sizes of Abundance and Burbank
MYATT'S LINNiEUS RHUBARB— Fine, strong divided roots at $10.00 per 1000. Special
discounts on large orders. ... , „ , ^ -, -. ™ ,
ASPARAGUS— One and two year roots of Donald's Elmira, Conover's Colossal, Barr's
Mainmotli and Palmetto
HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE-Lower than you can buy it anywhere else.
SEEDHNGS-Calycantlius Floridus, 6 to 12 inches at $1.00 per 100 ; ?5.00 per 1000.
AMERICAN PERSIMMON, 6 to 12 inches at SLOG per lOO.
HARDY ORANGES-One year at a surprisingly low price. ,„. . .. ,^ .
NUT TREES— Northern Grown— Japan Chestnuts, one year and two year, 12 inches up to 4 feet;
Pecans, grown from Texan Thinshell nuts, 15 to 24 inches; En glisli Walnuts, grown from
nuts raised in Hightstown, N. J. We would like to quote prices for smaller sizes especially-
Englisli and Kentish Cob Filberts, a tine lot of strong, 2 to 3 feet trees.
The above stock is high class offered by us at low prices because we have » ""'
pricesare quoted we will give them upon applicaticu. Send all com
JOS, H. BLACK, SON & CO., HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
PEACH, I year.
2 to 3 feet and above, are
well branched, stocky, fine.
Alexander
2 to 3 feet.
Well branched.
Per M. $25.
)rawEord'8 Early .
Crawford's Late..,
'■arly Beatrice..,.
Heath Clinir.
LeTnon ning.
Levy's Late .
OldMisonOr .
Ostrander's Early..
OranfjeCImg ^^'*
Salway
Stump ^
Stonewall Jackson ,»"
Susquehanna ""
Steven's Rareripe »'g
Schumacher -^
Wheatland i^'
Wonderful
Willett..
Wager.,
PLUM, I year.
On Peach.
Meech Quince. 3 ;*„cfa«t
Prunus Piasardii, two year, 4 to sreeT..
li " •• 3 to 4 feet,.
Deutzia Candida, 3 feet, extra fine
Weigelia. variegated. 2 to 3 feet. fine...
SyriOfia, (Mock Orange), 3 feet, extra fl
Spirsea Van Houbii and Billardil. 3
White Tartarian Honeysuckle, 3 ft.,
Aropelopsia Veitchlf, two year. -"'-
feet, of wood
HaH'B Japan Honeysuckle, two year, extra fine
1 roots, not heavy t
igh for regul;
Good assor't men t of varieties. Prices '
we sniD in t^ar iUL» .. St, Louis and Rocbeater Will dc
freights. You get the advantage of Hiintsville txi
trade, but just the thingfo;;
application,
yourordert
J either of these citieB free 0
Stock and Low Freight Charffea;
ALABAMA NURSERY COMPANY, HUNTSVILLB, ALABAMA
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
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60 ACRES OF FINE NURSERY STOCK. We Must have Roem.
ORDER YOUR 2
STOCK NOW. #
EVERGREEN TREES.
Per 100
8,000 Arbor Vitae, American. . .10 to 12 in. $3.50
10,000 " " " ....1 to IK ft. 5.00
10,000 " " " ....11^ to 3 ft. 6.00
500 " " Compacta....2to23^ft. 15.00
2,000 " " Globosa 8 to 10 in. 7.00
1,000 " " " 1 to 11^ ft. 10,00
2,000 " " " 11^ to 3 ft. 15.00
1,000 " " Hovey's Gol'n.Sto 10 in. 6.00
8,000 " " " " .3 to 33^ ft. 15.00
3,000 " ' .21^ to 3 ft. 20.00
3,000 '■ " Siberian IJ^ to 2 ft. 15.00
7,000 " " '■ 3 to 31^ ft. 35.00
3,000 " " " 31^ to 4 ft. 33.00
200 " " Geo. Peabody.l toli^ft. 20.00
Retinospora,
300 Plumosa Argenta. . .1 to 1;^ ft. 20.00
500 " " Aurea 5 to 8 in. 8.00
1,000 " " '• 8 to 15 in. 12.00
1,000 " " 8 to 15 in. 7.00
2,000 •' " 1 to 13^ ft. 9.00
4,000 " " 3 to 83^ ft. 18.00
100 " " '..3}^ to 4 ft. 25.00
500 " Squarrosa 4 to 8 in. 8.00
500 " " 1 to 13^ ft. 12.00
500 " " 23^ to 3 ft. 30.00
3,000 Fir Balsam ^% to 3 ft. 30.00
50,000 Spruce, Norway 5 to 8 in. 4.00
30,000 " ■' 13^ to 3 ft. 10.00
10,000 " ■' Ito 13^ ft. 7.00
5,000 " " 3 to 43^ ft. 20.00
1,000 " " 43^ to 5 ft. 27.00
1,000 " " white.23^ to33^ ft. 25.00
500 " Hemlock 23^ to 3 ft. 35.00
500 " " 3 to 33^ ft. 30.00
1,000 Pine, Austrian 1 to 1>^ ft. 10 00
500 Juniper Pyramidalis...4 to 5 in. 10.00
1,000 Pines, assorted varieties. .4 to 6 ft. 30.00
The above are all fine shaped, one, two and
three times Transplanted, with lots of roots.
9lin flflfl Conover's Colossal Aspara-
(bWU^UUU gus, $3.75 per 1000; $35.00
per 10,000.
Cfl Oflfl Barr's Mammoth Asparagus,
OU^UUU $3.25 per 1000 ; $30.00 per 10,000.
5,000 CLIMBING PLANTS.
per 100.
Ampelopsis Veitchii $7.00
Akebia Quinata, 4 year, XX 10.00
Bignonia Radicans *. 8.00
English Ivy 8.00
75,000 APPLE TREES.
Per 100
3 year old, 63^ to 7}^ ft $10.00
3 " 45^ to 6 ft 7.00
2 " 33^ to 5 ft 5.00
4 " 8 to 9 ft., XXX 15.00
300 Am. G. Russet
3,000 Baldwin
1,000 Ben. Davis
3,000 Cooper's Market
3,000 Fallawater
500 Early Harvest
1,000 Gravenstein
500 Hyslop
800 Maiden's Blush
1,500 Mann
500 Northern Spy
4,000 Nero
1,000 Pewakee
5,000 R. I. Greening
500 Spitzenburg
1,000 Wine Sap
500 Wealthy
The above are all No. i., 3-4 to i in., 6 1-2 to
7 1-2 ft. Straight, smooth, clean stock. We
have the above varieties in other sizes.
20,000
10,000
Pocklington, Worden
thousand, cheap.
Peach Trees, write for sample
and varieties. No. 1, $35 per 1000.
Three year Grape Vines; Amber
Queen, Moore's Early, Niagara,
Wyoming Red , by the
50,000
California Privet, 9 to 13 inch
$15.00 a 1000 ; $100.00 a lO.OOo!
40^000 ROSES, DORMANT.
Per 100
6,000 Gen. Jacqueminot, very line $8.00
5.000 Ulrich Brunner, fine 8.00
1,000 Mad. Clinard, fine pink 8.00
2,000 Mad. Cochran, good bloomer, large
white 8.00
7,000 Hermosa, monthly, good bloomer 7.00
3,000 Pink Daily, " " .... 5.00
4,000 Agrippina, " " 7.00
1,000 Louis Philippe, " " .... 7.00
3,000 London, a good summer rose to cut, buff 7.00
3,000 Mad. Camille " " " 7.00
3,000 Baltimore Belle, running 6.00
1,000 Queen of Prairie, " 6,00
500 Seven Sisters, " 6.00
3,000 Mad. Plantier, fine forcer O.Oq
25,000 SHRUBS.
Per 100
Amorpha Fruticosa, 3 to 4 ft $15.00
Althaeas, in variety, 3 to 33^ ft 10.00
Barberis Thunbergii, 1 to 13| ft 10.00
" Purpurea, 2 to 3>^ ft 10.00
Calycanthus Floridus, 3 to 3>^ ft 10.00
Deutzia Scabra, 3 to 4 ft 9.00
" Crenata, 3 to 4 ft 9.00
Forsythia Viridissima, 3 to 4 ft 8.00
" Suspensa, 4 to 5 ft 8.00
Hydrangea, P. G., 3 to 33^ ft 8.00
Cytisus Laburnum, 33^ to 3 ft 10.00
Symphorpus Alba, 3 to 3 ft 10.00
" Rubra, 2 to 3 ft 12.00
Philadelphus Zetherii, 2}{ to 3}4 Ct 7.00
Coronaria, 3 to 4 ft 8.00
Pyrus Japonica, 2 to 2}4 ft., X.X 8.00
Lilac Jessica, blue, 3 to 4 ft 10.00
" Rubra de Marly, 231 to 3 ft 15.00
Spiraea Callosa Alba, bushy, 2 to 23^ ft. . 7.00
Rosea, 3 to 4 ft 7.00
Superba, 13^ to 2 ft 7.00
" Prunifolia, 3 to 4 ft 6.00
" Reevesii, double, 3 to 4 ft 8 00
Bilardii, 3 to4ft 00
Weigelia Rosea, 23^ to 3 ft 10.00
Variegata, 23^ to 33^ ft 10. 00
The above we have in large quantity. All
nice, thrifty and bushy plants.
100,000 SHADE TREES.
Per 100
Maples, Norway, 3 to 4 ft $ 6.00
4 to 6 ft 13.00
" " 7 to 9 ft 35.00
Hevy, 8 to 10 ft 40.00
" 10 to 13 ft 65.00
" Sugar or Rock, 43^ to 6 ft 6.00
" 6 to 8 ft 9.00
" 10t£_13ft 45.00
" ■' " 12 to 14 ft 90.00
14 to 18 ft 150.00
" Silver, 6 to 9 ft 8.00
■' " 8 to 10 ft 13.00
" " 10 to 12 ft 15.00
Ash Leaf, 8 to 10 ft 15.00
Poplar, Carolina, 7 to 9 ft 7.00
" 10 to 12 ft 12.00
12 to 14 ft 18.00
Balsam, 8 to 10 ft 15.00
Linden, American, 7 to 9 ft 30.00
Ash, European, 8 to 10 ft 15.00
10 to 13 ft 30.00
Birch, white, 10 to 13 ft 30.00
Chestnut, Spanish, 2 to 23^ ft 4.00
The above Stock, is Strictly First-class in every respect. We Wholesale Only.
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Banquet to American Carnation Society.
The Committee of Arrangements in
charge of the coming Carnation Society
meeting to be held in the city, cordially
invite all florists and others interested to
visit Indianapolis and partake of the hos-
pitalities arranged for them. Everyone
will be welcome.
Wm. G. Bbktekmann, Sec'y.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Executive Committee S. A. F.
The committee met in Philadelphia on
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 13 and
14, to arrange the program for the forth-
coming Convention at Atlantic City, N. J.
Pall particulars of such matters as are of in-
terest to the trade will be given in our next.
A banquet was given by the Philadelphia
Florists' Club on Wednesday night, to
which the members of the committee were
invited.
The committee finished their business
Thursday morning and all left for their re-
spective homes. The Western members
go by way of Indianapolis to attend the
Carnation Society meeting.
The dinner decorations were tastefully
carried out under the direction of Robert
Kift.
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CATTLETA CHOCOENSIS AT HOMB
Changes in business 193
Correspondence :
Cypripedium inslBne and Thorpe's Ideal
Carnation
CUT Flower prices
EXECUTIVE Committee S. A. li'
HARnT Grapes 206
New York Florists' Club 200
Orchid Growers' Calendar . . . .198
Philadelphia Florists' Club Banquet . 201
Seed Trade Report 204
Trade Notes :
Boston. Philadelphia 193
Nashville, Tenn., PlttsbuiK . . . .194
Buffalo, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Montreal . 196
Brie. Pa., WashinKtno 197
Eryn Mawr, Pa., New York, Pausauken.
N. J 200
Brooklyn 201
Koanoke, Ta., Trenton, N. J., Springfield,
American Carnation Society.
This Society meets in the Denison Hotel,
Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday and Wed-
nesday, February 20-21. The gold medal
to be presented by the Chester County Car-
nation Society for the best six blooms of
carnations, any variety, not introduced be-
fore 1892, and open to all growers, will, it
is expected, bring out one of the best exhi-
bitions of the divine flower ever seen in
this country. The attendance"will doubt-
less be very much larger than at any pre-
vious meeting, the proximity of the loca-
tion to one of the most extensive carnation
growing centers — Lafayette, Ind., where
Mr. Fred. Dorner has devoted his time and
talent to the production of varieties that
stand in this country almost unrivaled —
being a great inducement to attend. Every
grower and lover of carnations should be
present. See the programme in January 20
issue for the subjects to be discussed by
the members.
Boston and New York are both making
bids for the next annual convention of the
Society. While it may be argued against
New York that it already has beena meet-
ing place, it should be borne in mind that
it was merely an adjourned meeting that
took place there, and no opportunity was af-
forded the local carnation men of showing
their appreciation of the honor conferred,
or properly extending their hospitality to
the visiting members. New York is the
largest cut flower consuming center of the
Union, and it may therefore be presumed
that there are more carnation growers in
its vicinity than in any other location. One
of the principal objects of holding meetings
in certain localities is to stimulate the
interest in the divine flower in such local-
ity. In the initial stages of the formation
of the Society (in which state it was when
the members assembled in New York) an
augmentation to the membership was
almost an impossibility, as there was no
time to create an enthusiasm. With the
Carnation Society recognized as a tower of
strength in its particular line, and an ac-
knowledged factor in the promotion of
everything pertaining to the flower whose
province to advance it is, should the next
annual meeting be held in New York, we
may reasonably look for a very large in-
crease in its membership from that city and
vicinity.
Though we would like to see the next
meeting held in New York city, we have
nothing derogatory to say against Boston
as a suitable meeting place, and failing in
coming to the former, we would look upon
Boston as the next best point ; the cultiva-
tion of the carnation is receiving increased
interest in that locality, and the result is
shown in the origination there of several
superb seedlings. Whichever of these two
cities be elected the Carnation Society will
be sure of a hearty welcome from their
brethren therein located.
New York.
The market.
Business is dull, as is to be expected
from the season and the bad weather,
which latter has had the effect of keeping
the supply (particularly of good flowers) in
reasonable proportion to the demand.
The fashion of sending boxes of flowers
instead of fancy stationery as tokens of re-
membrance of the feast of St. Valentine
seems to be gaining, and all our leading
florists had orders for flowers, principally
roses. Violets were also greatly in favor
for the occasion. .
Many dinners were given on the 14th in
the Saint's honor. Geo. M. Stumpp, 618
Madison ave., had live dinners to decorate.
Mr. Stumpp's window makes a fine show
with the pillars wreathed with Cattleyas
and cypripediums. There are some speci-
mens of azaleas and some flne syringas in
his window.
Millang Bros., 17 W. 28th St., are re-
ceiving regular consignments of flne Tea
roses from Boston.
Chatterton Bros., who opened a retail
florist's store, corner 42d st. and Sth ave., a
short time ago, have given up the premises,
which are now to let.
The failure of the Klunder Co., formerly
of Sth ave., some time ago, is recalled to
public attention by the appointment, by
Judge Ehrlich, of Sutherland B. Haxton
as receiver of the property of the company
on the application of Thomas Merritt, a
judgment creditor.
St. Valentine's Day, Feb. 14th, brought
some work to the up-town florists. Loose
flowers in boxes were the favorite form of
remembrance of this time-honored festival.
New York Cut Flower Exchange.
Business was not very brisk here
this week, and a dearth of flrst-class flow-
ers was noticed.
George Mathews, Great Neck, L I., had,
as usual, some very superior carnations.
Ed. Laufer, Queens, L. I., had flne Silver
Spray and Puritan carnations, which
brought good prices. Lilium Harrisii,
callas and bulb stock were plentiful and of
flne quality. Prices were: carnations,
best, II to $1.25 ; Daybreak, $2 to $2.50 ;
tulips, $4 ; freesia, three bunches for $1 ;
Marguerites, 75c. ; smilax, 8c. to 10c. per
string ; asparagus, $2 to $S per bunch of
eight strings. Callas and Harrisii, 50c. to
75c. per doz. ; some fine Harrisii sold for $5
per 100. A few Jacq roses brought $2 per
dozen ; lily of the valley, $1 50 to $2 ; daffo
dilb, three bunches for $1 ; hyacinths, $2
per 100; forget-me-nots, $2 per 100 sprays.
Emil Steffehs, the wire worker, 335 E.
21st St., New York, has met with a sad loss
in the death of his little daughter through
an accident. The child (she was eighteen
months old) was left for a few moments
alone in a room in which was a tub full
of boiling water for washing clothes,
and, falling into it was scalded to death.
Mr. Steffens has our sincere sympathy.
Long Island City. Ottawa, Can., Santa Bar-
bara, Cal., Sparta, Wis.
Bryn Mawr, Pa.
The Wayne Hoeticttltural Societt
are soliciting from those interested in hor-
ticulture plans, for which they think
prizes should be offered at their shows to
be held in June and November.
Pensauken, N. J.
Edwin Cooper, florist, died here on
Saturday morning last, February 10, after
a brief and painful illness.
New York Florists' Club.
The regular monthly meeting was held
in the Grand Central Palace on Monday
evening, February 12. President-elect P.
O'Mara and vice-president-elect E. Asmus
both being indisposed, the chair was oc-
cupied by retiring president W. A. Manda. '
A heavy snow storm prevented a very
large attendance.
The Palm Garden.
This matter was again up for con-
sideration and discussion. Several mem-
bers spoke of the practicability of the
scheme, and as some doubts had been ex-
pressed as to whether or not the Club
could hold stock in any corporation, acom-
mittee consisting of Messrs. Ward, De La
Mare and F. Storm, Sr., was appointed to
inquire into that matter and also to confer
with the managers of the project and re-
port. In the course of the discussion the
Club's dependency on the charity of the
Grand Central Palace managers in allow-
ing them at present a meeting room rent
free, and the using of that fact as a lever
to induce the Club to take shares in the
said palm garden, was severely commented
on, and a round of applause greeted the re-
marks of Mr. Fred. Storm, Jr., when he
said " I think as a body we ought to pay
rent for our rooms and in that way be
under no obligation to anybody. I do not
think that it is very much to our credit to
say that we get rooms here for nothing and
consequently be under an obligation to Mr.
Mestaniz or the management. I think that
we are large enough to be independent of
everybody." Mr. Morris explained that
the concession was merely temporary and
when the Grand Central Palace was fully
completed the Club would be provided
with quarters for which they would be ex-
pected to pay a rental.
Treasurer's Report.
Treasurer Weathered submitted
his report, showing a balance of $2,801.55
standing to the credit of the Club with over
$300 owing on dues and fees. Mr. Wea-
thered stated that out of that balance, $581
had yet to be paid for premiums to ex-
hibitors in connection with the late flower
show, and that this would be done so soon
as some errors were rectified by Manager
Henry McCrowe and the exhibition com-
mittee. The receipts from that exhibition
were $5,584 25.
Mr. John P. Smith and Mr. E. S. Per-
rin were elected to membership; after
which Fred. Storm, Sr. and Alderman
Morris clashed arms on the workings of
the ballot box, which the former thought
should be adopted in the election of mem-
bers. The eloquence of both gentlemen
was eulogized by Treasurer Weathered,
who intimated that in order to inaugurate
that system a motion was requisite to
change the by-laws. The matter was al-
lowed to drop.
For a Spring Show.
On motion of Treasurer C. B.
Weathered it was decided that the new ex-
hibition committee to be appointed by
President O'Mara be recommended to take
up, at the earliest possible moment, the
matter of holding a Spring flower show,
either on a large scale or similar to the
monthly exhibition given by the Club in
27th St., last year.
American Carnation Society Meeting in 1895.
In view of the fact, understood or
expressed at last annual meeting of this
body, that, when Indianapolis was chosen
as the meeting place of the Society in 1894,
New York should have a chance for the
year following, Mr. C. W. Ward asked
that the Club invite the Carnation Society
to hold their annual convention in this
city in 1895. The secretary was finally in-
structed to notify the secretary of the Car-
nation Society of the wishes of the Club,
viz : that such an invitation be sent.
TlBltors. _ . „ , „ „
Judge Hoitt, of Nashua, N. H.;
and Mr. E. A. Wood, of Boston, were visi-
tors to the Club. The former was intro-
duced by the chairman as coming from
Boston, which fact the judge disclaimed,
stating he was from the country ; or, in
New York parlance, was "provincial alto-
gether." In a brilliant speech he dilated
upon the beneficial influences to trade and
the public educational stimulus of flower
shows in general, paying a high tribute to
the excellence of previous efforts of the
Club in that direction. He thought, seeing
what had been done already and placed
before the public, the Club and every
member of it would be derelict in their
duty were they to abandon these exhibi-
tions. Florists' clubs were not organized
purely for business interests, but for the
inculcation and growth of a love for flow-
ers among the public. No better means of
doing this than by flower shows could be
found. The exhibitions also excited a
good natured and healthful rivalry among
exhibitors. Judge Hoitt also paid a fltting
compliment to the hospitality of the New
York florists.
Mr. E. A. Wood said he came from Bos-
ton and was proud of it ; and if they took
the judge for a countryman they would be
mistaken. Boston, claimed him as one of
her boys. He referred to the incentives
given to the flower loving public by the
weekly exhibitions held by the Massachu-
setts Horticultural Society. These also
created a fraternal feeling among the
trade and were looked forward to with
pleasure by every participant. He thought
the New York Club should have r.n exhibi-
tion either weekly, semi-monthly or
monthly, not environed by too rigid rules,
even though the premiums offered were
but small.
Wants Better Public Conserratories.
Mr. James I. Donlan, late of
World's Fair Horticultural Department,
submitted some correspondence he had
had with Governor Flower on the subject
of an appropriation from the $1,000,000 set
aside by the State for the improvement of
the public parks, being applied to the erec-
tion of better conservatories in Central
Park, which could be transformed into
studios for botanical students. He char-
acterized the present greenhouse struc-
tures there as " mud huts" and a disgrace
to the metropolis of the country ; compar-
ing them with the superb glass palaces of
Lincoln Park, Chicago, and Schenley
Park, Pittsburg. He considered that the
Florists' Club should take some action in
the matter; and also suggested that a col-
lection of the State's native flora should
have a place in the Museum of Natural
History. The matter was allowed to lie
on the table till next meeting.
Mr. G. T. N. Cottam said that some such
scheme in regard to conservatories had
been promulgated in 1871 ; that excava-
tions had even been made and foundations
laid for such conservatories ; but the work
had been abandoned by a succeeding Park
Commission, and the idea was apparently
now defunct.
T'HE^ Klorisx's Exchange.
201
Philadelphia Florists' Club Banquet'
The brilliantly lit and elegantly decorated
parlor at the Colonnade Hotel, Fiiteenth
and Chestnut sts., presented a cheery aspect
in contrast with the snow storm raging
without on Wednesday evening, February 14,
which was the date of the last session of the
Executive Committee of the S. A. F. this
year, and the Philadelphia florists took the
opportunity of again demonstrating their
well-known hospitality to their visiting
brethren by giving their annual banquet
then. Over one hundred guests sat down
to supper, under the presidency of Edwin
Lonsdale, the chief executive officer of the
Philadelphia Florists' Club.
Mr. Lonsdale's speech of welcome was
brief but hearty;, and his injunction, "in the
words of the immortal Shakespeare," to
"pitch in," was instantly obeyed. A sump-
tuous repast having been enjoyed, the
chairman again extended a cordial welcome
to the Executive Committee and other
friends. He referred to the former as hav-
ing accomplished some good work by the
preparation of a well selected and appropri-
ate program for the coming Convention at
Atlantic City, both as regards the subjects
and the men chosen to handle them. He
then named Mr. Robert Craig as toastmas-
ter of the evening.
Mr. Craig, after referring to the informal
character of the affair and the impromptu
nature of his office, said he hoped the gath-
ering would be none the less enjoyable on
that account. He touched on the meeting
of the Executive Committee, and then con-
tinued: "their presence reminds us of the
last meeting of the S. A. P. here in 18S6,
when we had the pleasure of entertaining in
Philadelphia the delegates from all over
the country, and a very enjoyable time we
had. Perhaps the most pleasant feature on
that occasion was the visit to Wootton. We
must all to-night feel sad when we think of
Wootton; when we think of that genial host
and his kindness to the members of the So-
ciety ; when we Jeel what a loss the world
has met with in the departure of that grand
friend of humanity, we cannot help feeling
sad when we think that we shall never more
look upon that kindly face, never again
clasp that warm hand, and hear that sympa-
thetic voice, nor go to that friendly pres-
ence for counsel in time of need. He has
gone from us in his bodily presence, but his
spirit still remains, and shall as long as life
shall last."
Mr. Craig then introduced the retiring
president of the S. A. F., Mr. Wm. R.
Smith, of whom he said no man was better
known in this country; his long life devoted
to the advancement of horticulture, and his
kindly reception at Washington to everybody
interested in that art during all these years,
has endeared him to everyone in the profes-
sion. "You recollect," said Mr. Craig,
"what the daily papers said about Smith, of
Washington
For what is best in botany, and what is best
in Burns.
[Loud applause.]
Mr. Smith was received with the song,
"Oh Where, Tell Me, Where Does Your High-
land Laddie Dwell ?" He said: "I have not
the capacity to make such an excellent little
speech as my distinguished colleague, lately
in the Midway Plaisance, along with me
[laughter], luxuriating in all the esthetic
grandeur of that institution; but there are
two or three things I would like to say, and
the grandest utterance I can make is that I
am an honorary member of the Philadel-
phia Florists' Club, and am proud of it. [Ap-
plause]. I am also the retiring president of
the S. A. F. — a higher honor no man need
want. I said when elected that it was the
highest honor I ever expected to attain, and
the highest I wanted. Presidents of repub-
lics may be grand, but presidents of florists'
associations — those noble people who are
elevating mankind and doing a great work
to stimulate the esthetic soul of the Ameri-
can people— are' the grandest people on the
face of the globe. [Loud applause]. The
American florist, be he manly, be he honest,
will occupy the highest position possible for
man. My earnest, religious thought is that
we should look through Nature up to Na-
ture's God ; and thereby be elevated and ele-
vate all the rest of mankind that we can in-
fluence. It has been said of me that I am
somewhat of a crank on Robert Burns ; and
why ? For the reason that Burns has given
us a name,
. . " to shield us from the taunts of scorn.
The plant that crept amid the soil
A glorious flower has borne.
Before the proudest of the earth
We stand with an uplifted brow.
Like us, thou wast a toil-worn man :
But we're ennobled now.
Inspired by thee, the gardener poor.
All low, degraded meanness spurns ;
Our teacher, saviour, saint, art thou —
Immortal Robert Burns."
[Loud applause.]
President J. T. Anthony, of the S. A. F.,
was the next speaker. He said he was a
worker and not an orator; the work allotted
to him he generally did with all his might.
If the forthcoming convention turn out un-
successful, it would be a failure of the head
and not of the heart. He had the good of
floriculture and horticulture at heart as
much as any one. He paid a high tribute to
the members of the Philadelphia Florists'
Club, and stated that if there happened to
be a substitute recjuired for a vacancy on the
Executive Committee, they had only to take
the first man from Philadelphia that came
along and impress him into their service in
order to obtain the best material possible.
[Applause.]
Judge Hoitt was next called on. After
thanking them for their hospitality, he said
several of his friends had asked him to speak
on a few legal points as pertaining to flor-
ists, but he didn't propose to do any such
thing. In the first place he didn't believe
his friend, John Burton, or anybody else
present wanted any law. [A voice — They
rather want a jail. Laughter.] He referred
to Atlantic City as a congenial meeting-
place for the S. A. F., and humorously han-
dled the subject of "no exercises being held
in the hall from 11 o'clock on till the after-
noon session, as the time intervening was to
be wholly confined to the beaches." He cre-
ated considerable merriment by comparing
the health inspiring exercises of the Texan
lady and those of the Boston lady, who each
rode a hobby for hygienic purposes.
Mr. Craig then called on Mr. J. C. Renni-
son. of Sioux City, la., who made a few re-
marks and asked Judge Hoitt to tell of the
hospitable character of the citizens of that
town, to whom the judge paid a high com-
pliment, adding if any more work of that
nature was to devolve upon him, he would
want the usual retainer. [Laughter.]
Mr. E. H. Michel, of St. Louis, was next
introduced by Mr. Craig, who alluded to the
kindly treatment experienced by the S. A.
F. during their stay in St. Louis. Mr.
Michel suitably replied and referred to the
horticultural possibilities of the south and
southwest ; he designated the Ozark moun-
tains as the peach orchard of the world. In
Kansas and [llinois although wheat farming
had been largely developed there, no big
amount of money had been spent on artifi-
cial cultivation and 100 acres were now pro-
ducing what ten acres should produce.
California, with her nuts, seeds, bulbs and
plants, and the bulb industry of the south
were indications of the horticultural re-
sources of this country. Mr. Smith had been
urging during the entire session of the Ex-
ecutive Committee the depirability of pro-
moting such industries as bulb growing and
seed raising in our midst : why ? because
of the great amount of money which leaves
this country for products which American
labor ought to produce. He appreciated
that in the south and west they had the op-
portunities for accomplishing what Mr.
Smith was so enthusiastic about. He closed
by hoping they would have a good time at
Atlantic City. [Mr. Michel's remarks were
eagerly listened to and much applauded.]
Mr. H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., was next
introduced by Mr. Craig as one of the most
efficient workers in -the S. A. F., in every-
thing requiring great tact and ability, and
one who had rendtred great services to the
Society and asked to reply to " The Ladies."
Mr. ISeatty spoke as follows :
"It will be unnecessary for me to tell you
that I am unaccustomed to public speaking,
but had I the talents of my venerable and
esteemed friend who can do such wonderful
execution with his ten thousand men I could
not even then do my subject justice. There
is no doubt in my mind, but that his ten
thousand men get very weary, though we
never do and never will, of their marching
up and down that wonderful hill which has
no top or bottom ; but there may be some
danger before I am through, of my hearers
being, like the ten thousand men after the
grand old duke gets through with them,
— very tired.
"Had I the gifted tongue of our distin-
guished and much beloved Judge, or our
amiable and brilliant but forgetful Robert,
or senatorial grace and dignity of my friend
from Washington (" old Father Time " may
some day whiten his hair, but his heart
always has been and always will be young
and fresh, and be always ready to help the un-
fortunate), or the gifts of our incomparable
Dan, still I could not more than do justice
to the cordial welcome and princely enter-
tainment which we have received and are re-
ceiving in this tar and justly famed " City of
Brotherly Love." A city around whose
name is clustered all that is best and grand-
est and noblest in our nation's history ; the
city in which was bom the Stars and Stripes
which now stand, ever have stood, and ever
shall stand for all that is best and noblest in
national life ; the city m which the Cradle of
Liberty was rocked in unison with the deep,
sonorous tones of that beloved Bell, which
tolled the doom of monarchy in our wonder-
ful country and made possible for you and
me the American Beauty. Had I the won-
derful gift of Demosthenes I could not do
justice to my toast, forit is impossible to put
into words the deeper, truer feelings of man,
and in the better, inmost recesses of the
hearts of us all— older and younger— there is
enthroned a queen whom we reverence and
worship, and to each of us severally she is
the and the only American beauty. May
God abundantly bless her ; she is the Ameri-
can beauty beside which the brilliant,
queenly and unsurpassed American Beauty
rose pales and sinks into insignificance and
is forgotten. To the health and happiness
of the absent ones, but ever present in our
heart of hearts, the American Beauties — our
wives and sweethearts." [Loud Applause.]
"The Horticultural Press" was responded
to by Mr. Wm. J. Stewart, of Boston. He
said: "I have been trying to realize the
honor which I feel has been bestowed upon
me in such an assignment; particularly here
in Philadelphia, and at such a time when we
stand in the shadow of the great loss which
Philadelphia and the whole world has sus-
tained in the death of him who brought so
much lustre to the press, so much honor to
Philadelphia and to horticulture. Philadel-
phia, I cannot help remembering, has got a
long record in horticulture ; to Philadelphia
we owed for many years an obligation, for
without her we should have had no horti-
cultural press, theold Gardeners' Mcmthlyvts.s
all we had for many years. The horticul-
tural press has an important mission to per-
form, and I submit, gentlemen, that it has
for the past decade or two been fulfilling
that mission in gathering information from
every direction and spreading it broadcast,
lending its support to right, condemning
the wrong, trying to elevate and to educate,
and to do everything for the benefit and in-
terest of horticulture. I think we owe a
great deal to the horticultural press. But
nobody knows better than the gardener that
we cannot take from the soil year after
year, and season after season, without re-
turning something. You must not impover-
ish it. We are always drawing upon the
horticultural press, but let us not forget our
duty to it and to our fellowmen to return
something and in a generous spirit do whai
we can, even though but a little, for the
benefits we are receiving. The horticul-
tural press is ready now and always to act
as your love-feast whenever you give it an
opportunity." Mr. Stewart closed by re-
marking that a large delegation from Bos-
ton might be expected at Atlantic City next
season; his speech was loudly applauded.
Mr. E. A. Wood made a few felicitous re-
marks which excited agreat deal of hilarity,
his witty references to Judge Hoitt being
greatly enjoyed, particularly that treating
on the judge's motion before the Executive
Committee, to have only forenoon and after-
noon sessions to afford an opportunity to
"walk the plank" and view the sights in *
evening. He favorably commented
Philadelphia's hospitality. His rendition of
the song, "Jingle Bells," with accompani-
ment and chorui:', was highly appreciated.
Mr. H. Schrijyer, of Lancaster, Pa., was
called upon as the man from the town which
is comparatively small in population, but
which had the distinction of having more
glass in proportion to its population than
any town in America. Mr. Schroyer dis-
claimed being the originator of the state-
ment, and cordially invited those present to
come to Lancaster and partake of its hospi-
tality, which was second to none in the
Union.
Mr. D. D. L. Farson next spoke. He said
he, was very sad ; talking about great men de-
parted made him feel sick. He thought sev-
eral members could make something out of
stumping at election times; they seemed
born orators. They had done ample justice
to Philadelphia; they had lauded her to the
skies. It pleased them, and Philadelphia
could be always caught by those who would
come the patriotic racket — cradle of liberty.
Independence bell, brotherly love, would
have them by the neck every time, and Phil-
adelphia would spend every cent she had.
[Laughter.]
Mr. Edwin A. Seidewitz replied for "Hor-
ticulture m Baltimore." In a neat little
speech he pointed out what that city had
done for tiie art. He made a touching ref-
erence to the late Mr. Childs, stating that
they in that city felt his loss keenly and
were proud that he was a son of Maryland.
Mr. John N. May was the last speaker of
the evening. He referred to the treatment
of the S. A. F. in 18S6 by Mr. Childs, stating
that his example was worthy of emulation
by other wealthy people in this country, and
had greatly helped along the work of the
Society and their calling. He said horticul-
ture in its broad sense was in its infancy yet,
and all could help a little to get its long
clothing on. In any large city in this country
theywouldscarcelyseeonewindowin a thou-
sand that had a fiower in it. Take any city
or town m European countries and ninety
per cent, of the windows would be found
decorated with a few plants. When the lat-
ter example was followed our business will
have reached very much larger proportions
than it assumes to-day. He longed to see
that day, and hoped to see it yet. Mr. May
then referred to the lack of interest in the
cultivation of shruts in this country, where
soil and climatic conditions were such as
could grow any hardy shrubbery that could
be developed. He alluded to what had al-
ready been done in that direction by a young
man whom he had sent down to Mr. George
Vanderbilt's new home in North Carolina.
He thought this step would help to stimu-
late an interest in that branch of the indus-
try. [Applause.]
During the evening songs were rendered
by Messrs. McMillan and Alex. Wallace.
The happy gathering broke up on the verge
of the "wee short hoor," by singing "Auld
Lang Syne."
Brooklyn.
The leading retailers found business
fairly good previous to Lent, with the ex-
pected falling oflE immediately following.
There is the usual amount of funeral
work and of small decorations.
Chas. a. Krombaoh, florist, 25th st.,
has been nominated by the Democrats of
the Eighth Ward as candidate for super-
visor in the special election ordered by
Governor Flower.
John A. Scollat, 74 Myrtle ave., Is
fully occupied putting in hea'ting and ven-
tilating apparatus all over Long Island,
New Jersey and other places. Among his
many orders may be mentioned the heat-
ing and ventilating apparatus for the
Bayonne (N. J.) Floral and Nursery Co.
The same for four houses, 120 by 20 feet
just erected by Geo. Kruae, Jersey City ;
putting In heating and ventilating ap-
paratus for Miss Maloney, Washington,
N. Y.; the same for H. S. Vandeveer,
Gravesend, L. I.; the same services ren-
dered to J. Weir's Sons, Bay Ridge, who
have just finished a greenhouse 200 by 20
feet, and a propagating house 200 by 8 feet,
and finally putting in the heating ap-
paratus to four new houses erected by Jas.
Weir, Jr., & Sons, Greenwood.
Alphabetical Inde:s to Advertisements
in this issue,
thera— Page IM, col. 1, 2; p. 205, col. 1.
-Paee 2
, col, 3, i.
', col. 2, .1.
Bcsronia— 1'itle papre; p. 196. col. 2, 3, 4i p. 202. col. 2.
3 col. 1; p. 205. 1. 3; p. 210, col. 1, 2.
KJ, col. 5
ol. 1. 2, £.
col. 2, 3;
Cannu B-Page 196, col. L. .
tlnrnalion— Pape 191, col. 1, 2. 3,4: p. 195. col.l, 2.3,4:
p. 196, col. 2; p. 197, 1,4; p. 202, col. i; p. 203, col. 4; p.
1, 2. 3, 4: p. 201, col. 4; p. 2US, col. 8,
ijlematis— Page 210, col. 4.
Coleiis-Page 191, col. 1. 2; p. 202, col. 4; p. 205, col. 1:
p. 312, col. 4.
Cut Flowors— Title Page; p. 208, col. 1,2, 3, 4: p.
209. col 1,3,4.
Daisy— Page 202, col. 2.
Decorative Goo*l8— Title page: p. 205, col. 2. 3. 4
Decorative Plants, (Palms, Perns, etc.l-
Title page; p. 204, col. 4; p. 205. col. 2, 3, 4; p. 204
Fertiilzers-Page 203. col. 2. 3.
F'loriHts' Letters— Page 203, col. 1; p. 205, col.
nd Vases— Page 206. col. 3, 4; p.
Geranium-Page 202, col. 2; p. 204, col. 4; p. 210,
Page 207, col. 1, 2, 8, 4.
g Tools— Page
Greenhouses, etc., (for sale or
201. col. 3.
Hnii Insurance— Page 202, col. 4.
lease) Page
s Tools— Page -
2(M."coi. ;
-inll Ini
HarHy Plants, Climbers, etc.— Page 197, col. 3i
p. 199, col. 1, 2. 3, 4; p. 202, col, 4; p. 110, col. 4,
HeatliiK Appnraru>— Page 206, col. 3, 4;p.207.
col. 1.3, 4; p.210, col.l, 2.
Hydraugen— Page 204, col. 4.
Incubntoi-- Page 207. col. 1.
Insecticii
4; p. 191, col.l, ;
1, 2, 3, 4; p. 202, .
col. 1. 2. 3, 4; p.. 209, coK 1, 2, 3. 4; p. 213, col . 1, 2.
Page 209, col .
-Page 202, col. 2,. 3.
_ _ _ _ ock- Page 196, col.
p. 199. col. 1. 2, 3. 4; p. 205, col. 4.
Petunias— Pane 302, col. 2i p. 210, col. 3, 4.
Plant Slakes-Page 192, col. 1, 2.
::9eeds— Title pa&:e; p. 193, col. 1, 2, 3, 4, p. 193, col.
— 01. i; p. 210, col. 8.
Page 203. col. 3.
,gel97, col,4; p. 209, col. 8, 4.
Sprinklers— Page 206, col. 4.
Sweet Peas— Page 192. col. 3.
Tegetable Seeds, Plants, etc. -Page 196.001. 3,4;
p. 198. col. 2: p, 209, col. 3,4; p.210, col. 3.
Ventilating Appnratus.— Page206, col. 4; p.2(W,
col. 1. 2, 3. 4.
col. 4: p. 190.
col. 4; p. 201. cul. 4.
202
The Florist's ExcHAisroEi
Roanoke, Va,
Pat Fot is gardener to the Norfolk i
Western Kailway Co., who have extennv
greenhouses located here in which is raised
sufBcient stock to suDplv their chief
stations. One of Mr. Foy's specialties
erowin? soft wood specii
elegant Railway Hotel
for the
„.„, ^ „, located here.
Among them I noticed some very flne
abutllons, Eclipse and Golden Fleece,
grown on stems seven feet tall; the heads
are taken out, causins; the plant to make an
even, branchy growth. These plants are
not quite two years old, being very rapid
growers. "^
W. MOTT.
•*TheWhy,WheD,Wherenna How orMnBhroom Culture." 24pp. lOc,
••■W. p." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Fresh and Well-spawned. Sample Brick
and Book mailed, p n UlATCnU 1026irch$t.
post-paid, [or 35c. Ui Ui HAIOUni Pllila., Pa.
ROSES.
Trenton, N. J.
Geo. WAirnvKIGHT has twenty-three
acres of land on Princeton avenue, on
which stand twenty-one greenhouses, vary-
ing in length from fifty to one hundred
and two feet. Several of them are
sash houses, which Mr. Wainwright
prefers for Spring work. The business
done here is both retail and wholesale, m
the city and for a considerable part of the
surrounding country, and Mr. Walnwright
grows a large general stock of bedding
plants and flowers, both potted and for cut
flowers. His stock of geraniums is partic-
ularly fine, and comprises a collection of
all the best and newest varieties.
Lilies for Easter— Harrisii and callas-^
are abundant and flne. Somesmilaxis
largely raised. There is a house of palms
for decorative purposes in which latanias
Mr. Wainright has a good supply of
roses, and has several old-fashioned vane-
ties with which he is well satisfled. There
are some fine Cornelia Cook bushes from
which several splendidblooms were cut last
Christmas. This rose, says Mr. Wain-
wright, is no good grown on its own roots.
He buds them on Banksias and gets first-
class crops. He has one Cornelia Cook
over ten years old and a solid bed of Sa-
frano.
Besides these, Mr. Wainwnght grows
Niphetos, Gloire de Dijon and La France,
of which last there is a solid bed 100 feet
long, the plants seven or eight years old.
They gave a splendid crop at Christmas.
There are several benches of various kinds
of roses, the crop being, as a rule, off just
Carnations are well represented. The
favorites are Hinze's White, Lizzie Mc-
Gowan, Portia and Grace Wilder. They
are rather late this season.
Outside there is a flourishing nursery,
where all kinds of ornamental shrubs,
shade and fruit trees are grown.
Peripatetic .
Springfield, Mass.
Lent will not affect business much, it
can't, for it has been about as quiet as pos-
sible of late. Flowers are in abundance,
unless it is roses, and as trade is, the mar-
ket does not suffer for want of them. Car-
nations are plentiful, so are bulbous flow-
ers. I was tempted to say stuff instead of
flowers, but I remembered a lecture at one
of the S. A. F. meetings when the speaker
called down those who referred to the
beautiful stock handled by florists as
stuflf— but for all that the market is thor-
oughly stuffed with bulb flowers, and the
question is asked "Why do you have so
much ?"and the answeris,"Weare obliged
to take it in order to get from our growers
whatthey have that we do want," butthese
things must change, and probably will by
the time bulb buying comes around again.
There is no society business, neither has
there been any this season. The Charity
Ball, the society event of the year has
passed ; the decorations cost about $25 for
labor, the material being given by Florist
Snow, of Chicopee.
This lack of social business is in part the
cause of the Gale Floral Co.'s embarrass-
ment. They have had a large stock of
flowers coming in every day and no outlet
for them. The Gales have given up the
large store lately occupied by them and
gone back to the one they formerly had at
quite a saving in rent, while the location
is just as good ; fortunate for them that
this was available.
N. J. Heeeick Is sick with the grip.
B. J. Shaw is turning out some fine
Bride roses. This is Mr. Shaw's specialty.
C. F. Faiefield's roses are flne, as
usual. Wootton, Bride, Mermet and
Perle are his favorites. Fairfield's valley
is also Al.
W. F. Gale has leased the greenhouse at
as John si;., and expects to stock it with
Spring decorative plants. Fulton.
SOUPERT, 3 year old, will make nice flower-
ing plants for Easter, S7.0O per 100.
SOUPEKT, METEOK, MAKIE GUILLOT,
SAFBANO, Strong- plants from 3J^ Inch pots,
ready to shift. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS.
VERNON from Z}4 in. pots, $3.50 per 100.
AKGENTEA GUTATA, 3J^ in. pots, $3.00al0O.
GtGANTEA, 3J^ in. pots, $5.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS.
From 2}4 inch pots, ia 12 splendid varieties,
$3.00 per luO ; $25.00 per 1000.
PETUNIAS.
Double fringe in good variety, S3. 00 per 100.
JOH;i A. DOYLE, Springfield, Oliio.
Snow Crest Daisy.
Nice ?lanis, $4.00 per 100.
STRONG TRANSPLANTED PANSIES.
11.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
EVERY FI^ORISX OUGHT TO
IMSVKE HIS GLASS AGAI3SSX
HAIL,.
Ffir particulars address
JOHN a. KSLEU, Scu'y. Saddle River, N.J.
Send for Trade List.
BUSINESS.
BUSINESS.
Leading trade varieties of Dwarf Budded and Standard Roses, Clematis,
etc., grown by the Boskoop (Holland) Nursery Association (Prize Winners at the
World's Fair) imported at
HHRD TI2«ie PRICeS.
Send for Special Spring Import List. On hand for immediate delivery a few
H. P. Roses for forcing or potting ; also Extra Berlin Pips, Lily of Valley and A No. i
Tuberoses at inside prices.
For Hardy Plants
And others, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
GRANDIFLORUM, L1LIUM CANADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA. by fhe ihousand, prices
way down.
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte, Vt.
READ WHAT FOSTITE IS DOING.
r Fostite and
. e better. Not
a speck or spot of mildew on the place this
season; will soon be after you for anotherorder
of this valuable mildew destroyer.
(.Signed) Albert Knopp, Free.
Franklin Park Floral Co.,
Columbus, O.
J. A. SimiyiERS, 147 KING ST., TORONTO,
And by
C. H. JOOSTEH. Bul^f^U'V^r^Ts, 3 Coenties Slip, New York.
FOSTITE
country.
Is sold by Seeds-
men throughout the
In Canada by
AZALEAS FOR EASTER.
TO MHE »""■ —
3000 i-ooted red AI.TERNANTHERIA
»4.00 per 1000.
DBACiENA INK., S3.00 per 100.
To close out stock CHRTSANTHE-
MUMS, 30 plants, »1.00 onrclioice.
Rooted cuttlnf-s of CARNATIONS,
Sl.OO to S1.60 per 100.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown. N. Y.
50,000 GAMPBELL 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S!S5.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
[, J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
HKN WRrrtNG MEHTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHOICE VINES ^"^s^^'^ruf"'
5000 Ampelopsis Veitcliii, 1 yr. pot-g:rown.
fine, ®7.00 per 100.
3000 Clematis Paniculata, (creamy white,
flowers in clusters, very fragrant profuse
bloomers) 1 yr. pot-grown, fine. 810.00 a 100.
5000 HoneysHckles, Golden, Hall's Japan,
Fragrans, strong plants, $6.00 per 100.
2000 English Ivy, 1 yr. very fine, $8.00 per 100.
1000 Akebia Quinata, (a flne climber, bears
a rich maroon flower) $6.00 per 100.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., MorrlsvillB, Pa.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Alt
ROOTED CUTTINGS.^^^^„„
ew varieties |0.7_5
Achyrs
lithe
We have houses full, as will be seen by the above illustration, of Azaleas
for Easter forcing.
The plants are in the best possible condition, finely set with buds, not too far
advanced to ship safely at this time, which will ensure a supply for Easter. "We
can make selection of plants taken from different temperatures to give a succession
of bloom. We offer plants *, „„ , *or aa inn
9 to 10 laches in diameter at $4.50 per dozen; $3.5.00 per 100.
10 to 12 " " 6.00 " 45.00 "
l2tol5 " " 9.00 ■' 70.00 "
18 to 22 " " 30.00
The varieties we handle are the best market kinds. The 12 to 15 inch size are
of exceptional value ^^^^^ ^_ ^^^^^^ PHILADELPHIA.
Ageratuin, blu
Scarlet Sage, Fucbias asat 1 i)
Geraniums, best bedders 1.25
" Mme. Salleroi 1.00
'•'Carnations.-*-
PerlOO
Hiaze's White »1.25
Silver Spray, Grace Wilder,
G-ia-n Gate, May Qiieeu.... 1.50
Emily Picrson ^ 2.00
•% Plants %- . Per.lOO
Ueli
2.00
Echeverlanlancn, $3.00 and S-S. 00
EngliBli Ivy,oto7 feet, 4-lnch pots $6.00
Cash with order. LarchiHont Nursery,
CANT STOP.
MUST HAVE MOKE ROOM.
Remember we are headquarters for
COLEUS.
Golden Queen is the leader, it is a flner yellow
Veracliaflfeltii and a large number of
other varieties. Kooted cuttings, $6.00 per 1000. ,
Liberal discounts for large orders.
Also a few thousand GERANIUMS, grown
in flats, $1.75 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. The same
iu 214 in. pots, SS.25 per 100 ; S20.00 per 1000.
AGEBATUMS, blue and white, SJ^ in. pots, >
S1.75 per 100. Same in flats. $1.00 per 100. i
Rooted cuttings, 75 cents per 100.
FUCHSIAS, 2J^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; in flats.
$1.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1-25 per 100.
the same, $1.50 per 100.
Double Wlijte Petunias same price.
HEI^IOTKOPE, 4 varieties, S1.25 per 100.
SALVIA or SCAKtET SAGE, $1.35 perlOO.
Give us a trial order. You will be pleased.
At these prices the selection of sorts to remain
with us. Cash must always accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. ■ SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION Tff E F;.ORIST'S EXCHANGE I
THE BEST TOBACCO STEMS ^ISTOOTHOFF!
See 'Ad.'
on Page
209
■The Florist's Exchange.
203
Santa Barbara, Cal.
The date of the Flower Festival has been
changed and this grand floral pageant will
now take place from April 25 to April 28.
Sparta, Wis.
The Horticultural Society has elected the
following officers: President, L. S. Fisher;
vice-president, Z. K. Jewett ; secretary,
William Uancbett ; treasurer, Edward
Babcock.
Long Island City.
J. J. Peters, 39 Borden ave., had charge
of the decorations of the Cook-Topping
wedding here on February 6. It was quite
a swell affair and comprised a house and
church decoration. Palms, smilax and L.
Harrisii were principally used in both.
The bridal bouquet was of Bride roses and
lilies of the valley ; the bridesmaid carried
a bouquet of white carnations and forget-
me-nots. The maid of honor had carna-
tions and Adiantum cuneatum, and finally
three little girls carried each a basket of
lilies of the valley and forget-me-nots
which they strewed before the bride and
bridegroom as they left the altar.
Ottawa, Canada.
The fifth annual dinner of the Ottawa
Florists and Gardeners* Association was
held in The Queen's last week. Proprietor
Pearce had the dining room handsomely
decorated for the occasion and there was
a brilliant assembly of practical devotees
of floriculture, horticulture and arboricul-
ture. An orchestra under the charge of
Mr. Tom Benbow discoursed several selec-
tions of music during the evening, besides
pleasingly accompanying the singers, their
efforts being deeply appreciated.
President H. P. Sims occupied the chair
and was supported by ex-Alderman Ask-
with, ex- Alderman Borthwick, vice-presi-
dent C. Scrim, croupier ; vice-president
James Hickey, croupier ; A. S. Woodburn,
Sam Simms of the Bodega; Luke Wil-
liams, T. J. Benbow, Alf. Geddes, secre-
tary Harry Parks, Alfred Parks, Andrew
Hickey, Andrew Robb, T. Elmitt, A. Pegg,
George Taylor and many others, the
spacious dining hall being completely filled
with a most appreciative company.
After a sumptuous repast served in
regal style, the chairman entered upon an
interesting list of toasts and songs, and a
very happy evening was spent.
HENDERSON'S lOLB GULTORE.
THIS is a large twenty-four pape book, -with
Special Culture directions for over SOO
Varieties of Bulba. It has been compiled with
frreat care, and its information is accurate, re-
iable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
post-paid for 26 els.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
MONTGOMERY LETTERS
Are made to suit Florists.
-"^."BEST LETTERS". ™>=o-
JOHN A. laOMTCOiaERV,
Succeasor to C. E. Montgomery, dec'd.
^'illiamsport, - - Pa*
S MENTIOH THE FtORIST'S EXCHAWee
BURN FUMIGATINE-KILLS GREEN FLY-GUARANTEED EFFECTIVE.
More effective than Tobacco Stems, i Easier to Apply than Tobacco Stems.
Mnde from strongest Tnhaocn Leaf known, Ynn set four ounces in tin pan, apply match,
naturallycoiitiiiiismoreNicotinethan ihestems I it smokes, no blaze, go about your businet^s.
Clieaper than Tobacco Steins. One pound equal to 50 lt>s. Stems.
$2.00 per case. (50 lbs.) on cars at Ke-«v York City.
H. A. STOOXHOKF', 331 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY.
FACTS
FACTS
FACTS
are a needed feature to-day in any
,''- well appointed Florist establishment
■where retail orders are taken. Sup-
; _. plied in sets from $1.50 to $40.00,
Send for list to
DiN'L B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N. Y.
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing Plants -with
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 Otis St., off Summer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leadinp: Florists' Supply Houses.
ESTABLISHED
1866.
MANUFACTURED
N. 5TIBFFEK5
33S EAST 2P-' ST. NEW YORK.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Do Your Grapes Rot? I
Pears blight, crack or spot? Are your Apples, Pliuns, =
and Cherries imperfect? Powell's
COPPERDINE
Is a sure preventive. It is guaranteed to stop all Fungus [
Diseases ; prevents Rust on Carnations and Black Spots =
on Roses. ■ =
For sale by allSeedsmen, 50c a quart, 51.50 yier galloji, TTi^ed largely diluted. =
Special prices In large quantities to Florists and Nurserymen. :3
Send for circular. Powell's Milde'W Mixture prevents S
Mildew on Flowers and Fruits, and Bust on Oats, S
W. S.POWELL & CO., Baltimore, Md., U.S. A. i
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THE BEST FERTILIZER
W. C. KRICK. 1287 B'way. B'klyn, H.Y.
AgentB : J. C. VauRhan, Chicago: H. Bayersdorfer
& Co.. Phila.; N. Steffena. New York; Aug. R61ker&
Sods, New York; Ed. S. Schmid.WaaliinBton. DC-;
Jas. Tick's Sons, Rochester, N.T.; T. W. Wood &
Bona, Bictamoiid, Ta.; J. A. Simmers, Toronto. Ont.
WHEN WRITINa MeNTION THE n.ORlBT'S eXCHAHOE
J. PETERS, Mir., 39 Borden Ave., Long Island City J. Y.
PAUL RAYSIK,
5 Vinal Street, SOMERVILLE, MASS-
Miinutiictui-er of
FJorists' Wire Designs
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circula
MARSCHUETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 N, 4th St, Philadelphia.
Seiid for Catalngne.
Florists' Pins
Glass Heads,
in Black
White.
PRICES :
2. 2%. 3.
600. 76c. Jl.OO $1.35 $1.60 J1.76 $3.00 per 1000
Elliott ife So
E. H. Hunt, CliicaKo.
Toronto, Ont.
B. W. Crook, Sn
J. A. Slminers. a
Edw. Mullen, Ki
iUG, F. BRABANT. Manufacturer, 54 Warren St, New Yorl.
SNOW RUSTIC^
^Ifl'FlCO.
Malte the Finest and
Cheapest Rustic work
on the market.
FLORISTS'
BASKETS
AND STANDS
OUR SPECIALTY.
134 BarLk Street,
WiTERBURY, CONN.
Send for List and Prices.
F. E. McAllister,
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, NE^V YORK.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Clean and healthy stock, rigrht from propaga-
ting hencli, includintr Hinze's White, Portia,
StarligUt, Mrs. Fisher, Lizzie McGo-wan,
Emily Pierson and Grace "Wilder. Cash
with order. $1.00 per 100 ; $7.50 per lOOO.
W. J. SNOW, - Waterlbnry, Conn.
204
The Rlorist's Exchanged.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and al*
interested in this column solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Bx-
OHANQE. 170 Fulton St.. N. T.
The Executive Committee of the Ameri-
can Seed Trade Association, at their meet-
ing in New York on February 6, decided
that the Association shall meet at Toronto
this year on the second Tuesday in June.
Paris, France. — A fire, and afterwards
an explosion, occurred in the seed store of
Vllmorin, Andrieux & Co., in the Rue de
Reuilly, on February 11. Several firemen
and wcrkingmen were injured, some of
them fatally.
European Kotes.
Next in importance to the Brassi-
cas come the root crops ; and of these, the
most interesting at the present moment is
undoubtedly beet.
The report on this item Is very far from
satisfactory. From the causes enumerated
last week the stock seed failed to germi-
nate until a time when it was too late for
the plants to be sufficiently developed to
produce an average crop of seed. In the
case of some of the more highly selected
varieties an almost total failure is to be
recorded ; while of the other kinds more
than half the plants now alive are hardly
worth the labor of transplanting. Very
little of last season's seed now remains on
hand, and with an average demand prices
are likely to rule very high next season.
The prospects of the Mangel Wurzel beets
are somewhat more favorable, as a large
average has been provided for, but here
again the risks attendant upon a weak
plant must receive due consideration.
Carrots, with the exception of the short,
early forcing varieties are in exactly the
same position as beets. Even the South-
ern growers, who have the benefit of the
canal, report that they have not had so few
Slants for many years. The position of the
"orthern growers of this article is far
worse, and with very short crops this sea-
son, even in the most favored districts, an
exceptionally favorable time is needed to
produce one-half the necessary quantity.
Under any circumstances the long varie-
ties must be exceedingly scarce. Parsnip
is of comparatively secondary importance,
but its condition deserves to be noted.
Thus far although tuere is a shortage of
fully one-third of the average breadth, the
plants are fairly healthy, and, with a mild
Spring, a moderately good crop may be
expected.
TurniD and rutabaga promised at one
time to be a very large yield, as very exten-
sive preparations had been made to replen-
ish empty stores. So far as can be judged
at present the cold snap has done very
little, if any, harm to the turnip plants,
but the rutabaga requires a kinder season
for its development, and as the plants were
weak, owing to an unfavorable sowing
time, they have suffered severely, both
from the Autumu rains and the December
frosts. Already many crops are destroyed
and many that are stillstanding are hardly
likely to survive. While, therefore, there
may be enough seed produced to tide over
next season the great surplus at one time
anticipated will assuredly be lacking at
the harvest.
Parsley, which has to be sown earlier in
the year than most of the above, perished
in many places during the scorching
drought of 1893, but where the plant is
standing it looks very promising just now,
as the mild weather of the past few weeks
has hastened its development. According
to present appearances there should be I the case of Turnip Seeds, the ftTowing of which
direction, the trade wants to have its good
intentions put on record.
The meeting was called at 11 a. m.,
promptly, Mr. Burnet Laodreth, in
the chair, with Mr. Wm. F. Dreer,
as secretary. The following firms and
growers were represented : D. Landreth &
Sons, Robert Buist, Jr., W. Atlee Burpee
& Co., Johnson & Stokes, Henry A. Dreer,
Wm. Henry Maule, Z. De Forest Ely &
Co., H. G. Faust & Co.. Henry Michell. of
Philadelphia ; J. Bolgiano & Son, Balti-
more; Comstock, Ferre & Co., Johnson
Robbins & Co., Wm. Meegatt.of Wethers-
field, Conn.; Alburtus N. Clark, Milfofd,
Conn.; C. L. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y.;
J. M. Luptin, Mattituck, N. Y.
The following is a copy of the essential
parts of the petition :
To the Members of the Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives of the United States :
Sirs— We, representative Seed Growers and
Seed Merchants of the United States, in Con-
vention assembled at Philadelphia this J3th day
of February, 1894, beg leave to enter our pro-
test against the reduction of the Duty upon
Garden Seeds as destructive to the most ad-
vanced branch of agriculture.
The hite United States Census Report shows
that there are in the United States 596 Setd
Farms (evidently an incomplete return), with a
total of 169,951 acres, 96,500 acres of which are
devoted exclusively to the growing of Vep:eta-
ble and Flower Seeds, while quite one million
bushels of selected grains of corn, wheat and
oats for seed are grown on other Farms not in-
cluded in this enumeration.
The Keport shows that of the 596 Seed Farms
258 are in the North Atlantic Division ; 157 are
in the North Central Division; 89 are in the
South Atlantic Division; 57 are in the South
Central Division ; 35 are in the Western Divis-
ion ; total, 596.
The value of the implements used in the cul-
ture of the Seed Crops of these Farms is
$321,736. The value of the farms, buildings and
implements is stated to be 818,325,000. The
number of Farm Employes are reported as
13,500 men, 1,540 women, while the number of
horses employed is4,419. Quite 90percent. of
these farms have come into existence since 1860,
but the Seed B'armers now are much depressed
by an almost paralyzing competition from
England, France and Germany, and other
countries.
It will be unfortunate if any legislation
should be enacted which would further depress
this agricultural interest, at once the most
scientiflc, the most technical, the most exhaus-
tive of all farm operations.
The Market Gardeners or Truckers of the
United States, men who plant a portion of the
seed produced by the American Seed Farmers,
cultivate 534,000 acres, producing a value of
" Truck " amounting to $76,500,000. Upwards
of 100 million dollars are invested in Market
Gardening Establishments, while 341,000 hands
are employed, aided by 76,000 horses and mules
and 10 million dollars worth of implements.
The successful prosecution of Trucking first
of all depends upon the vitality and purity of
the Seed produced by the Seed Farmer, conse-
quently any reduction of the American Seed
pfoduct, unquestionably purer and more vital
than any imported product, works a serious
injury to the Market Gardener or Trucker who
has to plant the seed.
In view of the importance of our business to our-
selves and our emploiies and to the ShUOOO people
employed itpon Trwik Farms^ we j^Zaee upon rec-
ord our protest against the placing of Garden
Seeds upon the Free lAst as provided for under
the Wilson Bill.
American Seeds of similar kinds to those sent
over from Europe are of a better percentage
of vitality because of being ripened under bet-
ter climatic conditions, and because of not hav-
ing been subjected to the damp and therefore in-
jurious influences of an ocean voyage, but
once the Eui'opean Seeds are here they are not
sold as of foreign growth, but the less desirable
articles, grown by far cheaper labor, are at
once priced up just below the price of Ameri
can productions and placed actively in compe-
tition—the result being a breaking down of
paying prices for American Seeds and consC'
quently a reduction of farm wages and farm
profit.
Such a condition is most decidedly marked i"
100,000 VERBENAS. '''\T::::^L7r'
Fine pot plants, S2 50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
•» NO R\JST OH ZUYIL-DEJni.
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
3X5,500. Our plants this year fully equal, if not surpass, any we have ever grown.
nagTB-T-imi. ^_j. i^. DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Two Varieties fine little plants from fiats, $2.00
per hundred. Will exchange tor rooted cuttings of
Uamations, Portia, Daybreak or lizzie MoGowan.
W. A. KNOTT. P.O. 324. Capo May Clfy. N. J.
WHEW WBmWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
SITUATIONS WANTED.
GERANIUMS.
'"^'salWa"
-- ch 15t
pots, $3 00 per 100; 25 at 100 i
75 best
Varieties.
Helio-
March ISth delivery.
i27. W. S. Plna, Bratlleboro, Vt.
ledsman. Married, a
assiBtant,
either commereial or^private. good references,
also satisfactory reason for leaving last place, age
23, American. L. H. Butts, East Stroudsburg. Pa.
old country ; private and commercial pli
and a hall years foreman in largest wholesa e and
retail catalogue plant business in Canada. Geoige
Watt, '2.97 East Avenue N., Hamilton, Ont?
SITUATION wanted by good alUaronnd florist
and grower, as foreman or assistant. S.ngle
man have had 16 years experience, can give best
of reference. Address Florist, '214 E. 11th at.. New
York.
1 for flower seed counter
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
-WANTED
SECOND-HAND Hitchings base-burner Heat-
er, No. 21. Ni). 23, orWeathereds' si l(-leeder,
No.lO, No.U. Mustbeingoodconditiiin. Adiirees
with price, Y. Z. X., care " Florists' ExclianKe."
JUMEI^ IIVR<T,NG mCNTIOM THE F1.0PiST*S CXCHANGt
H. r. LITTLEFIELD, Lake Tiew, Mass.
FLOniST'S EXCHANGE
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttjnffs of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering' testimonials received from
our customers Uist season. Write
for our prices.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Cash with order. Sent at our expense.
Per 100
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, assorted..,. $3.00
Double Petunias, Hex, assoi'ted, fine 2.(10
Begonias choice, Mexican Primrose 3.00
Alternanthera, strong, assorted 75
Fuchsia, fine variety 1.00
Ageratum tradescan, Coleus, etc 75
C. W, TURNLEY, Haddonfield, N.J.
CATALOGUES WANTED.
Nurserymeti, Seedsmen and Florists will please
send Catalogues to
E. E. P., Florist, Box 88, Somerville, N. J.
P^ORIST'S EXCHANGE
WANTED.
TWO SINGLE MEN, of good habits,
understanding growing of roses ; those
with knowledge of steam lieating pre-
ferred. Apply :
Stemmler, 36 E. 14th St., New York.
^OR^ALE^AND^LEASE.
To Lease or For Sale, ^ace'r
ess, at HoUis, L. I. Exceile
id out; buildings, mellow soil,
station near. Terms favorable. Apply tit
115 East 23d Street.
WHEN WBITIMQ MENTIQH THE FLORIST'S
iTooted Cuttings.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
and HVDRAXOHAS.
Send for trade list.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING,
Elmwood Ave. & 68(h SI., PMILA., PA
^v X o x« xs rr ^.
Rooted Runners.
NEW LADY H. CAMPBELL, $3.00 per 100.
NEW ROYAL PURPLE, (double) $2.60 per 100.
BEGONIA, (single) the best purple, forcing violet
known, $15.00 per lOOO.
FELGH BROS, Violet Specialists, Ayer, Mass.
VIOLETS AND DRAGiENAS.
QIARIE LOUISE VIOLET RUNNERS,
well rooted and free from disease, 65 cts. per 100 :
$6.00 per 1000.
DRAC^NA INDIVISA, 30 in.. 25 in. and 18
In. higb, trom pots, 13.00. $2.00 and $1.00 per rioz.
These are well grown I'lants and can be packed
light for shipping.
GEO. H. BEMEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
about one-half an average crop.
Celery is very variable ; most of the bet- I
ter kinds grown for heading are fully two
thirds below the average ; but the common
sort, grown only for soup, is very abun-
dant and strong. Tbe higher prices realized
for this article during the past two years
has had its usual effect upon the growers,
and a very heavy crop may safely be ex-
pected.
Notes on onion, leek, etc., will be given
next week. European Seeds.
Protest Against the Wilson Bill.
The meeting of the seedsmen at Phila-
delphia, which W8S announced in our last
number, was an enthusiastic one. The
" blizzard " kept many away, but those
present took up the business at hand,
which was to urge upon Congress the im-
portance of leaving the duties in the new
schedule appertaining to seeds as in the
McKinley bill. A petition was drawn up
for signature, which will be submitted to
the leading seedsmen and seed growers
throughout the country and forwarded to
the Senate with as little delay as possible.
While there is but slight prospect of accom-
plishing much, if anything, in tlie right
by Americans, once an interest of large extent,
has almost entirely ceased— the loreigo article
with the 20 per cent, duty and ocean freight
paid being- landed at a price of 8 cents per
pound, while an American cannot offer to
grow it at less than 13 cents. And so with
seeds of KadJsh, Spinach, Cabbage and many
other seeds. The Wilson Bill now proposes to
remove the 30 per cent, duty and make the dif-
ference still more to the disadvantage of the
American Seed Grower.
Under Free Entry of Garden Seed many
more varieties will cease to be grown and many
Seed Farmers, the most progressive men in
their districts, will be forced to labor in other
directions.
While in the ordinary pursuit of agriculture
the grower of Hay will, under the Wilson Bill,
have a protection of 33 per cent, against Cana-
dian Hay; 20 per cent, against Oats, Barley
and Rye; 25 per cent, against Potatoes and 50
per cent, against Rice, the operator in the
higherdevelopment of agriculture— Seed Grow-
ing—the Art of Agriculture— will have no pro-
tection whatever.
Consequently we, for ourselves, as Seed Growers,
Merchants and Bw^iness Men, and for our Em-
ployes, petition that Garden Seeds be retained
upon the 20 per cent, list as at present.
^^ The Best Advertising Medium for you la
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Why? Because it m.
more of your customers than any other paper.
the
York City, with lease,
tenta only, including ice boxes, mirrors and every
requisite for the business. Great Bargain.
Address R.R.R,, care Florists' Exchange.
Greenhouses for Rent
AND STOCK FOR SALE.
13,000 feet of Glass, very well flUed with Roses,
Carnations, Asparagus, Palms, Ferns, Azaleas,
Harrisii. Hydrangeas, Itedding Stuff, etc.
InNo. 1 Running Condition. 20 minutes ride
from Centre of City. Address ;
District of Columbia, this office.
FOR SALE
Eight Greenhouses, all the modern im-
provements; 4 acres of land. A most
complete establishment for growing Cut
Flowers or Plants. Full particulars.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
51 West 30th St.,
NEW YORK.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'EI EXCHANGE
BARGAINS.
(Good plants, and ready to Bhip now.)
Per IflO
Geraniums, best bedders.stronR 2-lnch %'iQO
Mme, Salleroi, very stocky, 2 in. 1.50
" Rose Scented. 2 inch .. 2.00
" Bronze, 2 inch 3.00
Coleus, splendid asaortments. 2in. a 1000. 112.50 1.50
Golden Bedder. (alone), strong, 2 in.. 2.00
Heliotropes, 2 inch 200
Gauna, Mme. Crozy, dry bulbs, $1.00 per dozen.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
1 have the following, ready to ship any day.
Per 100
Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi .... 1.00
•• IvvLeat.flnedbl.yars., mixed.. 2.0O
Coleus, about 20 splendid varieties in mixture .50
■* Golden Bedder. (when ordered alone) .70
Alternanthern. Aurea.Nana 55
<* I*. Major 50
Double.STFeet Alyssuin .50
Cnruatious, Portia 1.00
Lizzie McGowan 1.00
Puritan 1-20
NellieLewis 1.55
" Fred. Dorner 1.^0
Grace Wilder 1.05
" Aurora 1.50
Garfield...., 1.60
Manettia Vine IM
100,000 Rooted Cuttings Carnaeiousready
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, being
S miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
Thej KLORIST'S ExCHANOe.
205
Cypripedium insigne and Thorpe's Ideal
Carnation,
EcHtm- Flortatii' Exchange:
In "Peripatetic's" otherwise excellent
account of the state of floriculture about
Chestnut Hill, he maizes me say something
which was not intended. I mean where
the statement Is made that "Mr. L. claims
to be the first to bloom Cypripedium in-
signe under cultivation." I really did not
wish to convey that idea at all ; for that
good old species — which is perhaps the
best known orchid of the whole list — has
been blooming under cultivation about 75
years at the least ; which would make me
almost a centenarian I I expect to receive
many congratulatory letters from my
friends on the way I bear my age. "You
don't look it," etc., etc., during the
next few days. What I did intend to say
was that I had a lot of imported plants of
the Montanum type of Cypripedium in-
signe, which had not bloomed under culti-
vation until they produced their flowers
here, and that there were some line varie-
ties among them, differing from the origi-
nal type. If you will be good enough to
make this correction you will greatly
oblige • Edwin Lonsdale.
Chestnut Hill, Pa.
[We regret the omission of the variety
(Montanum) of Cypripedium insigne in
the article referred to. We still, however,
wish for our good friend that longevity
which has so erroneously been foisted on
him now.— Ed.]
P. S. — While I am doing nothing better
I might also correct another little error
which has crept into your columns, under
the head of "Plants and Flowers." In
drawing attention to carnation blooms re-
ceived, and in particularizing, you state
"which for size (3J inches across) and form,
have surpassed the prophesied ideal."
Permit me to remind you that four inches
is the prophesied ideal ! E. L.
[You are right ; we were calculating on
an inch short of it.— Ed.]
PALMS,
DEAC^NAS, and other
decorative plants at panic
prices. If you want ^ood
and cheap plants spnd for
ray NEW AUTUMN WHOLESALE PRICE
LIST, then send in youi- ciders and get a
bargain in plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm esrdens. Plattsmouth, Nob.
20,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, 2^4, 3 and 4
in., $4.00, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Assorted Ferns, the best vars. for
florists' use, 3U and 3i< in., $4.00 and
$8.00 per 100.
10,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2 feet, S}4
and 4 in.; $3.00 and $6.00 per 100.
5,000 Dracaena Indivisa, 8 and 4 in.;
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1,000 Genistas, in bud, i'/i, 5 and 6 in.;
20c., 30c. and 40c. each.
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100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
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CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
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LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Chicago,
Business since Lent commenced has been
dull. Prices dropped after Wednesday
and stock is plentiful. Callas, Harrisii and
all bulbous stock are cheap and slow sale.
W. J. Smyth has sold his interest in
greenhouse, 43 and Drexel Boulevard, to J.
P. Blank.
At the last meeting of the Chicago
Florists' Club, held Thursday evening,
February 8, it was decided to make an ef-
fort to improve the Club's Library and try
and make it of some use to the members.
Mr. BiNOLER of W. W. Barnard & Co.,
says some of the growers have trained
dogs who growl in a threatening manner
when the bulb man mentions a bulb order
for next season.
J. T. ANTHONY left Sunday evening to
attend the meeting of the Executive Com-
mittee of the S. A. F. at Philadelphia.
R. Mathieson had considerable damage
done to his window display of seeds to-day
(Monday) by the terrible snow and wind
storm which broke his window.
T. P. K.
The total membership of the Massachu-
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Kentia Belmoreana 10
U
Centia Forsteriana 10
Latanla Borbonic
11.00 S8.00 2x3
S.OO 20 OO 8
5.00 4U.00
6.00 2x3
3.00 25.00
Pandanus Utilis
_. ■' , ■' 10 3.00 20.00 i
FieusElaatica.f.opeut'gs. *25to»30 3
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flne bushy plants from 4 inch to 7 inch. Terms tash
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ROOTED CUTTINGS
COLRTTS ''^=' varieties, per 100,75 cents; per
' 1000 S5 00 PlaiitHuf same trim
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The^ Klortst's TC:5rcTTANGm
Hardy Grapes.
Abstract from Paper by Dr. Jabez Ftsiinr, rcai
bafore the Massachvsetts HorticuUwral So-
ciety, January 27, 1S9U.
Dr. Pisher purchased his first grapevine,
a CoQOord, forty years ago. His hrst
Ktimulating success was in 1805, when,
with a dry, favorable season, the crop was
enormou8-four and a half tons upon
three-quarters of anacre— which were well-
ripened and brought a high price ; but he
has never been able to equal this again.
Since 1871 large crops have generally
though not always, alternated with smau,
but through judicious thinningthe quality
has been satisfactory. In his whole experi-
ence there have been three total failures—
in 1860, 187.5 and 1888. ^i, < *
In considering the outlook for the future,
Dr Fisher said that the expediency of any
person's taking up grape-growing depended
5n circumstances. He would not advise a
novice to start in the business, but if a
person has a vineyard well situated and in
good condition, he thought it wise to at-
tempt growing the best possible quality of
'"rolttain the quality that commands the
highest price calls for only a few condi-
tions, but they are imperative, and as im-
portant to the amateur with his few vines
as to the extensive cultivator. His experi-
ence, coupled with extensive observation,
had taught him that the best soil is a
strong one, inclining to clay, but not i;oo
heavy^ and well drained, either naturally
or artificially. A gentle southern or south-
eastern slope, near to but not on the sum-
mit of elevated land, is desirable. Shelter
of land, buildings or trees is useful. INo
especial preparation of the soil is necessary.
A field in fit condition for corn is also suit-
able tor grape vines. Two-year-old plants,
if they have been transplanted at one year
and the roots shortened in, may be best,
but otherwise he would choose one-year-
olds Spring is the preferable time tor
planting, and the earlier the better, pro-
vided that the soil is friable. Cultivation
should take place as soon after every pack-
ing rain as the surface will work mellow.
No training is necessary the first year. As
- soon as the leaves fall the vines should be
cut down, leaving two or three buds only.
The second year a temporary stake
should be used to support the growing
vine which needs no other training and no
oruning, except that a single cane only is
allowed to grow. The Autumn pruning is
like that of the first year.
At the beginning of the third season a
permanent support should be provided,
according to the system of training that is
to be adopted, whether trellis, stakes or
otherwise. The object in view during the
season is to grow a single strongcane for
fruitage the subsequent year. When the
length of six feet is attained this cane
should be stopped by pinching off the
point. All laterals that grow from this
cane should be pinched so close that they
may not divert growth from it, but other-
wise there should be full freedom of devel-
opment If the growth should be satisfac-
tory, i. e., if It makes a cane from five to
six-sixteenth of an inch in diameter, it will
be safe to allow it to fruit for halt its
length, and it should be cut back to that
point at the Fall pruning. If less vigor-
bus the whole should be cut away as in
previous years. Nothing so injures a
young vine as to allow it to carry a crop ot
fruit beyond its capacity ; it is like put-
ting a boy of fifteen or sixteen to perform
a man's labor. The essayist was confident
that more failures and discouragements
arise from this mistaken policy than is
generally believed. , . ^ ^ ^ •
If the vines are planted six feet apart m
the row the subsequent treatment is to
fruit the one cane and grow a nevv one to
replace it the following year, cutting out
the one that has borne fruit. If the vines
are twelve feet distant, they may be al-
lowed to fruit two arms of six feet each
and produce two new canes to replace
those fruited. This will require a year or
two more to reach full bearing. Each vine
may be allowed to carry as manj clusters
of fruit as there are spurs growing from
the arm. These fruiting spurs are to be
tied to the trellis it the best results are
aimed at, or allowed to swing tree as in the
KnitEen system if the cheap mode is pre-
The' system above described is what Is
known as the renewal system, the vine
being, so to say, renewed each year, and
thus kept perpetually young. As the
fruiting wood is cut away at the annua,!
pruning there is no doubt that the parti-
cular roots wtiich have supported it mostly
die while the new, vigorous ones, corres,
ponding to the new cane, remain to carry
the crop at the next fruitage; thus in
reality only the trunk of the vine is per-
manent, whatever its age. This mode of
treatment insures larger clusters, and it
the fertility be ample and the fruitage not
too heavy, the berries will also be large,
with a heavy bloom, which is at once at-
tractive in market and an evidence of high
'^'I't the' land is in good heart, and no other
crops are grown upon it, no fertilization
will be required before third year, but
otherwise it should be supplied from the
commencement. Barnyard manure has
always been looked upon as a complete ter-
tllizer. It consists largely of hay, with
more or less grain, ground fine by the
animal, which, through digestion, with-
draws a small percentage of nutriment
from it and excretes the remainder. It all
the liquid and solid matters are saved they
constitute a very complete fertilizer, i he
solid portion alone, however, is incomplete
or one-sided in composition, as is also the
liquid, which is the other sided. Barnyard
manure, like all organic substances, is
available only after its decomposition,
which requires two or more years tor its
completion, but it is a serious economical
question whether it be best to apply costly
materials on which dividends are neces-
sarily postponed. Chemistry shows that
the more valuable constituedts of barnyard
manure can be supplied in commercial
substances in better forms, at a cheaper
rate and with surer results. The average
composition ot fruit trees and vines, to-
gether with their fruits, as shown by many
analyses, led the essayist to adopt a ferti-
lizer composed according to the following
formula:
225 pounds high grade sulphate of potash.
100 " sulphate of ammonia.
200 " nitrate of soda.
200 " South Carolina floats.
50 " sulphate of magnesia.
75 '■ plaster.
Total, 850 pounds for each acre annually.
These ingredients are nearly all quite
soluble and the vines are able to appropri-
ate them as required through thegrowmg
season They should cost $16 or more, ac-
cording to the quantity required and the
facilities for obtaining them.
But it is not all plain sailing. You may
cultivate a single vine or two in the gar-
den and, with reasonable care, expect suc-
cess, but when you plant an acre you invite
insects and diseases by offering them oppor-
tunities for development and increase.
Sometimes these enemies interpose very
serious obstacles to success, but generally
they are under the control of the wide-
awake and persistent cultivator. ihe
steel-blue beetle, Halticachalybea, appears
early in the Spring, at the time of swelling
of the buds, and injures them by eatmg a
hole into their sides, which arrests the de-
velopment of the shoot with its fruit.
' Hand picking is a perfect and the only
efficient remedy. It should be done before
the injury rather than after. The rose
bug JSlelolontha subsplnosa, makes its ap-
pearance just as the vine begins to show
bloom, and each one easily consumes the
embryo grapes of a cluster at a meal. By
holding a little cup, partially filled with
water having a little kerosene on its sur-
face under him, and suddenly calling his
attention to it, he will, unless t;he weather
is very warm, accent your invitation and
drop in to investigate. Que person, by this
means, can capture a thousand in a short
time, and an hour or two in the cool ot the
day will generally be ample to keep thern
from doing much injury. It they should
appear in such numbers as to threaten de-
struction to the crop, force enough should
be put on to keep them down. .
The diseases of the grapevine are mainly
ot a fungous nature, such as mildew of the
foliage and black rot of the berries, but as
a rule vines in this State do not suffer
much from them. We have an effective
remedy in solutions ot copper, which
should be applied in such a manner as to
prevent rather than cure the disease. ^
Dr Fisher next considered the opinion
which has recently obtained that the dis-
ease known as " appendicitis" is caused by
swallowing grape seeds, and said that one
of the most eminent surgeons in Boston,
who has operated many times in such
cases, informed him that he had never
found a grape seed as the cause, but al-
ways a little hardened fecal matter. H or-
eign bodies have been found to some ex-
tent, but the rule is as here stated. ihe
reason that the disease appears more fre-
quent than formerly is that it is better
diagnosed
The essayist stated that his experience in
erowing grapes for the market has been
limited to the Concord. As a final word-
he emphasized and insisted upon the two
indispensable conditions of the highest
success, which also apply to the growing ol
all the larger tree fruits as well as grapes.
One is the necessity of ample annual fer-
tilization, and the other is the severe
thinning by which quality of product, and
consequently high price, are to be realized
and maintained.
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Wm Scott Is receiving some elegant car
nations from his new place at Corfu, which
establishment was described here some
time since. He is more than ever convinced
of the superiority of the full span over the
short span system. At the home green-
houses 1 noticed a fine bed of his namesake
carnation, which is very flourishing and
highly profitable. Sweet peas are being
gr?wn extensively, but by the various
Stages of growth observed in different
establishments it strikes me we have not
vet hit the proper time for sowing; doubt-
less as this is an experimental year another
season will prove far more satisfactory
Among a healthy looking collection of
orchldl, a batch of Ccelogyne cristata has
been most profitable. Its snow white
flowers with just a tinge of amber m its
throat is invaluable, both for bouquet or
funeral work.
MES. Nbwlands, who has been located
close to the Cedar Lawn Cemetery for
nearly a quarter of a century and built up
a flourishing trade, is afraid she must soon
vacate her position, the ground being re-
quired for improvements. The matter has
not been settled definitely, but should she
receive a satisfactory compensation she win
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J H REESTOOK is looking for a more de-
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is not nearly large enough to accommodate
the elegant stock he handles.
The lecond smoker (a la New York) is
looked forward to with interest. It is about
tSe only thing to relieve the monotony of
the present dull season . W. MOTT.
Binghamton, N. Y.
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orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding- all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO./'*' ' pnlLlDEip'Sl* 1'*"'''
WADE'urkiiCE-c (Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, Lonsr Island City, N. T.
WAKcnuudba | Randolph Avenue and Union street, Jersey City, N. J.
Clear
Cypress
C'CEN House
f^ TEP
No Putty
OU D
MATERIAL FOR
GREENHOUSES.
Send for Circulars and Testimonials.
Addree, LOCKLAND. OHIO.
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
L. HARRIS & SON,
89 LIBERTY ST., NEW YORK.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
ffw "' °* ^""^'" P""^'' ''^^ '^°'"^^ Breitschwerth. The busYnelfwm be condScted as Srel
totore, except on a larger scale to tneet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
aSLt^i^H^'''' our plant and capacity and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to flU the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turnine out the best and mo^t
f™ J,"'"''^'^ ?™^'' P°*=. '° *e market, and assuring you of our intoitforL lead in further
whatll'SJdSTf =°"?'""=3'''""™'=^°* y°!'^. patronige in the belilf thS we Tan supplyj^st
:;^?4-oV°To1ftfl'l|.f/e'l\?n''o?d?r"^°''^^^^*'=^^='°^^'°^"- '=''"°'- ^-^'^^ "^'^"^tioSl-f
»!lli*wSS1!y *'"•' °®"' 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, H.Y.
p. O. BOX It^^O.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren St., and 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6th & 9th Ave.
Elevated Stations,
NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
^GLASS^
For Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, &c.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ESTIMATES AND CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
WHCW WRITING MENTIOW THE FLOHIST'S EXCHAWGE
^'%%'%<%/%^1
Sold on their merits and not on tiieir antiquity.
R0Y4L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
208
Xhe^ FLORIST'S Exchange.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YORK. ^
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
I BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
i 18 West 87tli Street,
1 One door west oJB'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHOME OALIj, 932 18tH BT.
I BURNS & RAYNOR, |
I Wholesale Florists j
I 49 WEST 28tli STKEEX, I
i NEW YORK. i
I We lead in American Beauty, i
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. 5
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., Ifew York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New York.
Telephone Call, 130738th Bt.
_U klndB of Koaea, Tioleta and CamatlonB ft
I* apeoialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN.
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 34:tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
ED"WAR.I> C. HOItAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St.. New Yjrk.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS]
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Set. EQi Lit. ui tniimy. NEW YORK. I
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTU^ES PURDV.
Wboleaale and Commlaslon Dealer la
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New York.
Names anb Yabietieb.
Roses — American Beauty. .
Bennett, Ouain. . . .
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet. ...
Bridesmaid
Duchess o£ Albany
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gentler
Perle, Nlphetos, Hoste
Souv. de Wootton —
Ulrlch Brunner..,.,
Wattevllle
ADIANTTTMS
ASPABAGUS
BODVABDIA
CAiLAB
Oabnatiohb— Helen Keller. .
Daybreak, Edna Graig
Scott, Albertini
Storm King (special $12)
Ophelia, Sweetbrier...
McGowan, Michiean..
Other fancy sorts.
*' common sorts..
DAEPODij:.a
Daisies
Fbbesia
Heudteope
hxaointhb
LILIUM HABBISn
Lilt of the Valley
MlGNONETXB
NABClBSUfl
FANaiEB
$6.00 totlO.Ou
1.00 to 8.00
.... to l.Oll
2.00 to 6.00
3.00 to
.... to
New Tobe Boston Philadelphia Chioago St. Loois
Feb. 16, 1894 Feb. 12, 1894. Feb. It, 1894. Feb. 12, 1894. Feb. 12. 1894.
to
1.00 to 8.00
... to
3.0C to 12-00
1.00
1.00 to 5.00
1 .00 to 2 00
10 00 to 35-00
2.00 to 6.00
-60 to 1 00
35.00 to 76.00
.-.. to
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 4-00
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 6.00
4.00 to
1.00 to 3.00
1.011 to 2 00
.35 to
2.00 to 3.00
.60 to 1.00
1.00 fo 2.00
1.00 to
1.00 to 2-00
to 6.0O
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 6.00
.60 to 1 00
.25 to
6.00 to 10.00
1 OO to 4.00
.25 to 1.00
6.00 to 8.00
.... to ....
8.00 lo 12.00
3.00 to 5.00
3. 00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
.... to ....
6.00 to 8.00
to i.OO
60.00 to 75.00
.... to ....
6,00 to 8.00
.... to .-
2.00 lo 2 60
2.00 to 2.60
.... to
.... to
1.50 to 2 00
2.00 to 2.60
1-00 to 1.60
2.00 to
.... to
1.00 to 1.60
to
2.00 to 3.00
6.00 to
2.00 to
2. 00 to 4.O0
... to ....
.75 to 1.00
10-00 to 12.00
2.00 to 3.00
-76 to 1.00
-... to
6 00 to 8.00
8.00 to 10.00
S.OO to 8.00
8.00 to 10.00
6 00 to 8-00
6.00 to
to 8.00
.... to
4.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 8.00
10.00 to 50.00
4.00 lo 5.00
.75 lo 1.00
60.00 to 75.00
1.00 to
8.00 to 10.00
(special) 6.00
.... to
to 3.00
1.50 to 2.00
1.60 to 2.01
.76 to 1.50
4.00 to 5.00
.60 to 1.00
1.00 to 1.60
.60 to I.OO
1.00 to 3.00
10.00 to 16,00
3.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 2.00
2.00 to 3,00
.76 to 1.00
10. 00 to 16.00
4.00 to 5.00
.20 lo 1 00
.... to
.... to
3.00 lo 7.00
5.00 to 8.00
5.00 to 8.00
.... to 2.00
2.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 6.00
.... to
lo
1.00 to 1.50
40.00 to 60.00
.... to
6 00 to 12.60
.... to
2.00 to 2.60
.... to ...
.... to ...
lo ...
.... to 1.60
.... to 1.50
,,.. lo 1.00
3.00 to 4 00
2,00 to 8,00
6.00 to 10,00
2.0C lo 5.00
.... to ....
2.00 to 3,00
.... to
10.00 to 1J.60
3,00 to 6 00
1 00 to 1-50
(6.00 t«(36.00
3.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 4.00
3-00 to 6.00
4.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 8.00
4.00 lo 8.00
2.00 lo 4.00
3,00 to 8.00
4.00 to 7.00
16.00 to 26-00
6.00 to 8-00
to 1.00
26.00 to 40.00
1 00 to 2.0"
6.00 to 12.00
.... to ....
2.00 to 2.60
2.00 lo 3.00
.... to ....
.. lo ....
1 60 lo 2.00
1.00 lo 2.60
.... to 1 00
to
to .60
.... to 2.00
.30 lo 1.00
1.60 to 2.26
5.00 to 12.00
2.00 lo 4.00
2.00 to 7.00
2.00 to 3.00
lo 1.00
10.00 to 16.00
1.00 to 6.00
.12 to l.OC
Prices quoted above are given only after caretul inquiries from ™"''™
while we do not guarhntee their accuracy, they are all that can be expecK
market which is more subject to fluctuation than any otiier In the country.
FOB OIBMR COMMISSIOIT SEAJ^MSS SBM NEXl FAQX!.
GEORGE MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLOKISTS" SCPPLrBS.
Orders by mail, telephone, eipreaa or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO
In Chicago Cut Flower
Exchange.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUlfT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, HI.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 B*aoon St., Boston, Masa.
WH MAKB A SPBCIALTT OF BHIPPINQ
" choice RoBea and other Flowers, oareiuiJy
tacked, to all points in Western and Middle
StateB. Return Toleeram ia sent imme-
diately when itis imposBibleto All your order.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlBBion Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
31! West SOtll Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ FIori?t,||
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA. |
FRED. EHRET,
U/|?olesal? (;ut piovu^r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE..
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
Bloomsbnrir, X>a.
oBowxB or oHozoa
Rosts, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
0.0 J). Telphone connection. Send for prices.
The Klorist's Exchange.
209
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
wlToirEsXLE
Florists,
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS-
SUPPLIES,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
w BOSTON, MASS.
BOSIIOnLIVBAL AnOIIOHIISS.
Wholesale • Cnfc • Floferei'^
1402 PESIE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHNJ
Successoito ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
n22PiNEST., ST. LOUIS, MO. .
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Commiaslon Dealers In
Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 12th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'L B. L,OXG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCING BHIBS, FIOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LOSG'S FLOEISTS' PHOTOGBAPHS.
LiBtB, Terms, &c., on s.ppli(
ORDERS BYMJIIL OR TELEGRAPH
for ■Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
AL.EXANDER McCONNEI,!,, Florist,
>46 Fifth Avenne. - Now York.
NEW YORK CITY.
It gives me great pleasure to state that
:he results of my advertising in your
/aluable paper have been highly satisfac-
:ory to me. Not only as an advertising
nedium, but as a representative paper of
:lie Horticultural and Floricultural inter-
!sts the Florist's Exchange occupies
I high position and should be read by
ivery florist and nurseryman in the
:ountry.
C. H. JOOSTEN.
St. Louis.
Club neetlag.
The Florists' Club met in regular
session in Odd Fellows Halt on TUur.-^day,
tlie Sch, tbere being a very good attendance,
as was expected when notices were sent
out announcing that the fate of chrysan-
chemum shows and several essays on car-
uations would be under discussion.
A committee for revision of the constitu-
tion offered various amendments, among
which was one saying the meetings of the
Club were to be held in the evening in-
stead of the afternoon. From a vote given
in the matter preliminarily, it became evi-
dent that the majority of members by far
were in favor of afternoon sessions, as they
deemed the work of the Club of sufficient
interest and value to demand the attend-
ance and time of interested members. Sev-
eral other important amendments were
suggested, and Hnal action will be taken
on tae::i two months from now in the reg-
ular order of l>usiness, excepting some
amendments to the by-laws regarding the
amount of initiation lees and dues, which
may be decidtd at our next meeting.
Mr. Ftllmore moved that we have a
chrysanthemum show next year, but his
uiotion not calling forth a second at once
Mr. Tesson moved that tde matter be re-
ferred to a committee of three to report
upon the advisability of having shows in
the future. The committee consists of B.
H. Michel, Harry ifoung and F. J. Fill-
more. It is feared that on account of the
high rental which we will be compelled to
pay in this city, the show will have to be
dropped.
Mr. Thos. B. Carroll read a very thorough
essay on the carnation, entering into its
history to a great extent. Regarding car-
nations for propagation, he referred to a
suggestion made by Mr. John Henderson,
that the plants be stored in pots in cold
frames over Winter and not forced, thus
giving healthier euttiUKS less inclined tb
become diseased. Mr. Carroll believes that
it is not very necessary to liave a ball of
earth to the roots of carnations in lifting
them ; although, he says, that the roots
should be disturbed as little as possible,
that is, they should not be cut up or torn
any mure than is absolutely necessary to
get them safely out of the ground. A good
way of shading the house when planting
carnations, he says, is to u.se some clay in
water put on the roof with a brush. This
will be easily taken off the first rainy day
and thus not keep the sun out too long.
He speaks favorably of growing gladiolus
with the carnations, planting ttiem in
every fourth row in solid beds only and se-
curing the Bowers about Easter time, when
they brrngfrom ten to fifteen cents a spike.
He has not beeu able to do them well in
solid beds, believingthat thesoillsnot deep
enough, causing the plants to be top heavy
and if the soil is a little wet, to fall over.
Frank Fillmore's essay on the subject of
carnation growing was thoroughly practi-
cal, and in his summary of varieties he
places Liizzie McGowan first and Silver
Spray second in white. In pink. Daybreak
first, Mme. Diaz Albertiui second, the two
varieties not confiicting on account of con-
siderable difference iu color, Wm. Scott,
third, Richmond, fourth, but a little oH
color. He says Golden Triumph must be
wrongly named according to his experi-
ence also that he has not yet reachea his
ideal in red, and is not pleased with Hector
and New Jersey, Old Garfield being still
as good as any on his list.
Prof. Wm. Trelease presented a very
clear paper regairding the dying of carna-
tion plants as a result ot root galls found
on plants at Mr. Fehr's place in Belleville,
Mr. Fehr having presented the matter to
the Club at last meeting.
Prof. Trelease found the cause of the
trouble to be nematodes, and as a prevent-
ive against these he suggested, first, crop-
ping— that is, growing a green crop and
plowing it under between two crops of car-
uations, and, secondly, by passing the soil
through heat sufficient to kill all animal
and vegetable matter in it.
Mr. Tesson afterwards suggested that a
successful treatment against nematodes in
rose benches was to give them auy '■ God's
quantity" of water. Mr. R. F. Tesson will
yrobably prepare a i&v! words for next
meeting on the subject of "Observations
ot the Present Season Regarding Two
Year Old Woottou, Albany, Mermet and
Bride."
Ueiieral Nt'irs.
At Mr. Chas. Connon's store his sons in
charge, Messrs. Chas. Jr., and John Con-
non were busily engaged trying to make
another decoration out of what was left in
their conservatory after making several
others. They said business was rushing
and their actions did not belie their words.
BUCKSAHT & Berning, at 2602 Oliver St.,
are doing as well as they expected.
You will find all the market news in
the Florists' Exchange from the
principal cities in the Union— items of im-
portance that every florist should know.
You can know them for $1.00 a year. Send
in your subscription price.
Four Things
To Remember.
THE SMI LAX KING
Walden, N. Y.
SMILAX
He Pays the Express
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
l^~Estimates f urn ished on application for land
development iind improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchanqe.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriHG MEWTIOM THE FLORIST S EKCHAWCE
CHAS„^ F. EVANS,
Wholesale
Station F, Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successorto CHAS. F. EVANS « BRO
♦♦♦<♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦»«
E. G. HILL & CO., ♦
♦ Wholesale Florists, t
J
RICHMOND, INDIANA
♦ ♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
FOR SALE CHEAP TO M/iKE
O. K. Plants of CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, i
full bloom, from 25 cents to 75 cpntseach, i
four and six-inch pots. Also fine AZALEAS i
bloom, all colors, tine shnpert plants, from ';
centsto 81.50 each. HYAClNTHSinpotsin vai
with cur waeon." Orders by mail promptly fllled.'
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CITT STRINGS, 8 to 12 feet long 50 cents eacb.
_^^^ Intarge or Small Quantities all the year round.
VHEN WBiTiwr, MrMTTOWTUE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
• CUT FLOWERS direct from GR*owEir{
• Valley, Hyacinths, Narcissu$ and Adianium. Trial order solicited. Write for prices. •
g Stock plants of CHETSANTHEMUMS, 120 leading varieties. Send for list and •
S prices. Strong 3 yr. ASPARAGUS roots, Conover's Colossal and Palmetto. •
ILflX
Grovrn in a cool temperature has good
substance and excellent keeping quali-
ties. We ofier this grade at 12J^ cents
per string.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS
40 cents per string.
Xhb; HIGHI.AKD FtORAI. CO., HVIiolesale Florists, DAVTON, OHIO.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. a. HUNX, Xerre Haute, Ind.
rOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per lOO lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO UDST— Improved, Tery strong,
^i per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, $2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention paper.
H, A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
210
THE; Florist's Exchanqe.
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE-
' SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
apphcation, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE.
mover's Colossnl Abphiukii" PIniitB, 2 yr.;
CAPE FLOWERS.
NEW IMPORTATIONS.
5000 lbs. the very best at $1.00 a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $9.00.
800 lbs. good quality at 75 cents a pound; in 10 lb, lots, $7.00.
3700 lbs. good second size flowers at 50 cents a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $4.50.
Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., Hew York, near Ferry.
THIS ua tells wliere to get Rooted Cutting.?,
THAT are free from disense,
AND THE OTHER important part ot it,
true to name.
Marie Louise Violets, per WOO, $6.00.
CarnatioDS, Standard Varieties, per 100, SI. 50.
A few hundred strings of Smilax cheap.
J. W. MOBKIS.
Utica, N. Y.
AIRE FioRiDi \mm
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, FI.A.
E FLOftlST'S
IILIUSI ACKATUM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $25 00 per 1000
J- 7 to 9 lou - *u uu
Just arrived. j 9 to 11 " 130 " 50 00
■ CTCLAMEN PERSICUM, mixed .■ 7 50 per 100
BEGONIA liybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50 ' '
GLOXINIA hybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) 6 00
F. W. 0. SGHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
S)u,» rt^.n 1^
liHksl-tioh.
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP
AVi ROSE'S PERFECTED INSECTICIDE, (PATENTED.)
- -^t^ j^ gafe, handy, effective and economical exterm-
"/] inator of any kind of Insects and Termin. In pack-
I ages of from 3 ounces to 50 pounds.
f In use and recommended by many of the fore-
I ^„-t^„;, / most greenhouse and nurserymen in the country.
•^'r'";!'" ROSE MANUFACTURING CO.,
pj,AGARA FALLS, - - NEW YORK.
Write for Pamphlets and Sample.
BEGONIAS IN BLOOM.
Per dozen
VERNON strong. 3 and 4 in 60c. & $1.00
5EMPERFL. ROSEA, sir ng, 3 i 4 in., 6uc. " 1.00
SNOWDROP, excellent, 2^ In 60c.
THURSTONII, tine, 3 i
METTALIC*. fine. 3in
And choice collection of other plants.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil"
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Desigtt
desired,
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE rLOBIST'8 EXCHAWCE
' Clean, healthyplant9,labeled,
rts, $1.86 per 100.
Rooted Cuttings, 7Bc. per 100. Cash with order.
Write for prices on Beddint? Plants. MRS. J.
P. BEAN & CO., West End Greenliouses,
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOt
For Sale. >
lO finest varieties of double Petunias.
Strong 2 inch pot plants, per loo, $2.00:
$18.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings of
same, $1.25 per ioo;free by mail.
Alternanthera. — Par. Major, Rosea
nana, Aurea nana. Tricolor, rooted cut-
tings, fall grown, in flats, per 100, 60 cts. ;
free my mail; $4.00 per 1000 by Express.
Anthemis Tinctoria, hardy Golden
Marguerite, rooted cuttings per 100, $1.50
free by mail.
cz;. c3. rvi>a<rvi.^,
OWENSBORO, KY.
six best khidB, 3 in., $8.00 per 10* $1.26 per doz.
lonni GerauluiiiB, asst. rooted cuttings, per
in «i i^ u &i;n,i.nn». nor 100 £1 9!i. Scarlet SasTe,
, per 100, »1.60i
_....„„ , .nd jvif-^"-"' '
clamps from bed, per 100, $10.00.
Thousands of other cuttineB and smal
Write for what you want. Cash with order,
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
d Roonligtit, larg»
etants.
COLXJlWtBIA.
7 rOI.EUS that 1
efuJ
to flo..- , .
little Ptronper than Crimson VerBChaffeltii. making
plendid background for that variety. Wet:
used it for ihv
Not I
with perfect
Ut yellow. Foliage aaiuo
Sl.UO per doz. bymail
^ C- Verschaffel
post piiid. Ready Ivt AprH,
K.. P. JEFKRKY & SON,
Bellmore, Queens Co., L. !■» J
WHEN WRITING MENTION
pioxinia hybrida crassifolia erecta,
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
3.00 per 100.
GHAS. SGHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. Vm FUCHSIA. LITTLE BEAUTY.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR 30 OAYS!
To introduce our superb progressive XX and XXX
j Mammoth Verbena Seed.
There'll be some that will span the silver half,
And make progressive florists laugh ;
I Once plant and you'll a customer be,
i That's what we are after, don't you SEE I
! Large irade packet, XX. 20 cts-; XXX, 30 cts.
I for 30 days only. To secure these rates mention
I special offer. Use both grades.
In Gibson's sweet scented hybrids you'll find all
that can be desired in the Pansy; ^ oz., $1.00;
i oz., $1.60.
Our band hybridized double Petunia seed will
produce the kind you'll want to sell. 600 seeds,
75ct8.; lOUU seeds, $1.25. The double wbite scab-
iosa, {snowball) is the best thing out lor Summer
and Fall cutting. ^ oz., 25cl8 ; ^ oz., 40 cts.; J oz.,
60 cts. Descriptive wholesale price list of Novel-
ties and specialties free to all. Address, cash with
order, please.
J, C. GIBSON, Woodbury, N. J.
■ WH EM WRITING MENTION THE FLORISfS EXCHANGE
C L- E 7VT MX I S
Large flowerinR Jaokmanlt, Henryll, Comptesfr
Lovelace, Duchess Edinburg, Gem. Prlnce8»
Alexandra, Jack Superba, Lady Neville, Lady
Eardly, Sieboldil Fairy Queen, Duke Norfolk,-
$3.00 per doz.; $2S per 100.
SMILAX, strong, well hardened Eeedlings, 75o.
per 100 ; S6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, Ills.
S P E CI A C r OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
C. EISEt,E & CO.,
nth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
WE PAY THE EXPRESS.
100,000 PANSIES, grown from seed that 1
no superior, strong stocky plants, in 1 he sixth le
once transplanted, 60 cts. per 100; $4.50 per 1000.
MAWmOTH VERBENAS, rooted cuttings.
rooted
100 ; $5.50 per 1000.
All the above to color, delivered fre
to
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
FURMAN BOILERS
Economical -Substantial - Safe.
56 STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OB SOFT COAL
Modern Hot-WMeatii
These Boilers bave a high reputation for StannchneBS, Dnrability
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. Minimmn Friction and
MaiimumVelocityoolyobtainedbyVERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION,
■Send for new 150-page book givmg full particulars and a great
deal of valuable information on modern Heating and Ventilation,
l^with plana and tables for correct hot-water work. Mailed free.
AddreBs HERENDEEN MFG. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, 6ENEVA;N.Y.
10,00" "om' ready for shipping; strongplantafrom
'2in.p1 .,^ yisispositivelythebeBtEellingFuchsia
t needs no special care to bring
into bloom early in March, and
better as the season advances,
ever; iresembling a bouquet when in bloom.
We "« en growing this variety for five years ;
last Q /e grew 15,000 and were sold completely
out 4j -^ Jration day and were compelled to refuse
wb *^^,lorders. It was also the means cf selling
otl C5 ""^/ts, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
cv* t. i*^J. Every live florist should grow this
F, '^^tSO.jnd profit by it. For a small early invest-
r ^ v3*3.oo or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
f; /^^ ' /spring trade. This will surely be a profit-
able ^li-.'eBtment, as it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in less time, with
less care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars write for circular.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in. pots, $2.50 per doz.;
$4.00 per 25; $6 00 per 50; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
I^X^C€»l,79 r. KEI^K, Klorlst,
4010 Butler St., Plttsbar^li, Pa.
your door.
S. WHITTON & SONS,
9-11 Robert Street, - UTICA, N. Y.
tjHZN WRITING MENTION THE Fl-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
CO LEXIS
Our stock is large and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
20 varieties at $1.00 per 100 by i
New Kinds, including some of the most hand-
some ever offered for sale, in 10 varieties^
at $3.00 per IflO by mail.
Golden Verschaffeltii, and Mrs. I. D. Haig^ht
(yellow}, at $8 a lOOO.
We w^ill include at least 50 cuttings of the
new kinds in every 1000 purcha
WHEN WRITING MENTION 1
IIST'S EXCHANCe
Ca.rxia.tiozis.
A large stock of BUTTERCUP in prime
condition.
Rooted Cuttings, 85.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO;
Prices of other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pff.
FLORISTS' EXCHANQC
to grow into n vifforo»» fittri,
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN G^i^^^^Xi:
VOL. VI. Do 13.
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 24, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER^MANDA.
THE AX^UAL SPRING EXHIBITION
Will take place at their Nurseries, March 3rd to 10th inclusive.
Express trains from foot of Cllristopher or Barclay streets. Trains leave
New York 7.40, 8.30, *g.oo, 10.10, ii.io a.m.; *i2.oom.: 1.30, *2.oo,
2.30, 4.00 P.M. Trains marked with an asterisk (*) are express trains
with special cars.
SPECIAL OFFER OF f fj |^ fl ]5 TO THE TRADE.
Blechnii
Cibotiui:
rei'^le r nd'9 in" h DOD^' ^ "'""'" i',- -^^■'''^ vev dozen.
uoeps, 7 inch poti. '. ::::::::::::: «'•'"' '""^ |l-™ ^ach.
" slauoum, einoh pots I mfj^h'-
CheilantlioB pedatu, 3 ineh pots a^'-p ^"'^t'
.„..!^.„ „,.„.. -oJ ,::■:-::-■-:,- --.r-^;--- 4uots.eaob.
Davallia
_. , ,, , peoimen plants, 24 incli pans, pi-iees
DiUymoohliBna lunulata, 5, 6. 7 anU 8 iueh pots tinm •si i«inn
Gymn„s,amme chiysopl.ylla, 3 inol. pots ■.•.■.■.■.".•.•, ■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.Sl.aSpe^rd^eS:
4 and 5 inch pots »i etq .infl .ti pro ou<^i;
calomelanos.Sinohpots... -o cts, and do cts each.
.japouica, 3 inch pots d5cts. each.
Gonioptcrisci-enaia. ir„nhh"lirif ^ aocts. each.
■ia gibba, 6 and 8 Inch pots -V
discolor, 4 inch pots.
4luchpob =■•"";='
Lastrea lepiduta, 3
cts. and 81,00 each.
tSljU per dozen.
Ph iin-a jpo »ju ptsr (10;
"sKmhnnVi- f '■?? P«'- 1":
Microlepia liirta
. 1">''« KUisiana, 3, i and 5 inch pots. . .
3.T cts. each.
"5 cts. each.
$1.00 each.
IephroIepU rufesoens tripinnatiflda, 7inch pots!'.!'.'.!!!!'.'. "ora-.^oci
'■ arnto Qinnh„„to ' Specimen plants! pi-iceoiV appiiuii Jon.
. acuta, d men nots oi fc j
davaUioldes,41nch baikeVs... ■.■.■.■.•.■.■.■.■.•. * afct. ^h"
" . I'liilipinen»e,8inohpots «1 m l^nh '
nyohmm japanlciim.-ainch pots SI kV nVr d/.ypn '■ is nri^o^ rm
" auratiiin, 3 inch pots !»J..iaperdo.!eii gSOOperlOO.
Wunda palustris, 4 inch pots .::..: * P?Sf/2^T
Pter.s ^Hjlata,c^ta^ major, extra ti,,especimeMS,-7inchp6;s;.;.V.;.-.;
" Kblinil, 4 and 6 inoli mTtn .^ cts. and 30 cts. each.
" chinenserShVchpSts 35 cts. and 35 cts. each.
Platycerium Alcioorne.. . . . .'..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. V "'^^ ^"''''•
From 50 cts. to !
■*""=>'>""« • 25c
TUBEROSES
.... Double Excelsior Pearl.
Selected large bulbs. 4 to 6 inches in circumference,
IN ANY QUANTITY.
>rdeis booked now for present (weather permitting) or future delivery.
Per 1,000, $8.00 ; In 5,000 lots, $7.50 per 1,000 ;
In 10,000 lots, $7.00 per 1,000.
rhese are Extra Selected Stock and are certain to be wanted
as soon as the weather opens, and Florists would do well
to secure their supply at once.
Jaited States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
New Pure White Comet Aster
The above is one oe ths best introductions of recent
ye.<irs. The flowers resemble those of a large-flowered,
pure white. Japanese ChrysHuthemum, and are larger
andmoredoublethanthoseof the other colors of Comcc
Asters, the petals being longer and more twisted.
Price per Trade Packet 25 cents.
K. K. McALL
22 DEY STREET,
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH^HGg
THE ATTENTION
OF
THE TRADE
Is resT)eetrully called to our Price
List, of especially selected
FLORISTS'
FLOWER
SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS,
BULBS, AZALEAS,
And FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Which will be mailed to
all applicants.
We request the trade to notice
particularly our high t'rade strains
of Asters, Calceolaria, Ciner-
aria, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mig-
nouefte, Nasturtiums, Pansies,
Petunias, Primulas, Stocks and
Sweet Peas, also our select list of
Cannas, Gladiolus, Dahlias,
Lilies and Azaleas.
ISTER,
NE^W YORK.
SEEDS!
OUR SPECIAI.TY
choicest Strains for Florists' use.
Our new 1894 Trade List contains a full line
at reasonable quotations for best quality seed;
list mailed free.
Cycas Revoluta Stems.
Just arrived in splendid condition : twenty
fine, straight, dormant stems of about 10 inch
diam., will make
Fine Exhibition Plants.
Weight Price
1. long: abt. 8fi lb. ai3..50
' " "86 " 13.50
' " "85 " 13.00
. We have a few boxes of
Berlin -grown Pips left unsold,
which we offer at $10.00 per 1000.
The original box of 2,500 pips at $20.00
the box, less 10 per cent, discount
for prompt cash.
Have your pick
13.50
long
stocks hold out.
TERMS CASH.
(Sago Palm),
Natural prepared,
jqual to fresh cut in appearance, according to
size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 6oc. and 75c. each.
Cycas Leaves,
We recommend our stock of Spring bulbs, such as
Lilium Auratum. Lancifolium, Gladiolus.Tuberoses. Begonia.
Gloxinia, etc., all quoted in our Trade Seed List.
Bouquet Green, about 500 Ibs. left on hand which we offer as long as unsold in
original bags of about 30 lbs. at 5 cts. per lb. ; entire lot at 4 cts. per lb. net c^sh.
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E.
:NT10N THE FLORISTS' I
t3fi & 138 W. 24th Street. N»» York.
212
The^ Florist's Rxchatstgej.
FOR ONE WEEK
Ibein"^ sold, so, avail yoiirsell of a chance of a season
we are
lowing
offering the fol-
stocks subject to
COR]S
80 bus. Cory
..$1.26
1.20
Minnesota 1-^0
Stowell
gree
Egypt!
3 Excelsior 1.25
eet Fodder
OKXOK.
1.50
1.20
1.10
100 lbs. Bed We
100 '■ Yellow Danvers .
200 " Tellow Globe
Danvers
ONION— Cont.
lb.
601bs. Strasburgh 75
60 " Soutliport White
Globe. 2.00
70 " White Portugal., 2.00
CUCUMBER.
lb.
200 lbs. Russian 26c.
200 " Imp. Long Green S5o.
100 " Green Prolific.... 25c.
100 " Thorhuvn's Com-
RADISH.
1
1 lbs. B. Long Scarlet
S. T i
J " E. Deep Sctirlet
i\p.
SQUASH.
50 lbs. B. White Bush... i
100 " Summer Crook-
neck £
100 " CoBton Marrow.. S
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
Ulium Speciosum Album $6 00
«' " Rogeum 5 w
Kubrum 5 00
Single Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop „„^ „„
tintstatiiiin,iQ4separatecolor8.. 4 00 $35 00
ConvallariaMajalis, Germanpips 1 00 8 00
Taberoses, Pearl and TiiH, Al.,
(bif?) bulbs.... 90 7 60
Low-budded Roses, in sorts-
Dutch stocli 9 00
Enalish stock H W
Allotherpluntsf
for Mar
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., Now York Citv.
STJKP1.US STOCK OF . . .
CANNAS.
AT $3.00 PER HUNDRED.
Good Tarieties and sound bnlbs. First
come, First served. ;„,..
J. G. & A. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,
54&,56DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
(HAMBURG PIPS.)
Best Quality, $1.25 per 100, $10 per
1000.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.
E. ALBERT MICHEL,
EUaENB n. MICHEL.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper.
FIFTY THOUSAND
P[ARL TUBEROSES
F. 0, B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Orders accepted subject to stock being
unsold.
Sweet Pea ''"iZT
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL,
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 Miikst Stioot, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Roa. Cable Address : DeForest PUla.
Price lists on application.
FLORIST'S CXCHANGE
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO.. PHILA. PA.
A FEW SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS.
. 1 — .:^ .ir..ft-..i.i; _ pkt. lOc; oz. 26c.
per 1000 seeds, 45o.
SJ „.r» pkLlOc; OZ.60C.
Daisy, Longfellow, pink PM- gOO.
■pkt.'lOO.i'Koz'. 80c!
.ii„...v.v. r pkt. 36c.
jjfgjj pkt. 25c.
i,jL.s..„..ov.^ Miohet:::!!!!'.!!.'.'.' pkt. lOc; oz. Mc.
Musk Plant, (Mitnulus Moschatus) Pkt. luc.
Snowball, white..';:.'.' ,■ l' Vn ' ' 'Sli^ S'
Lobelia Speoiosa „lrt,. Illc: >/o7.. SOc
" Crystal Palace Compacta.
Maurandya,
Mign
Musk i-Aitlll., VLIHUIIIUO ijiv^o^.."....^/ r ,
Oxalis Tropseoloides PfC. f=o.
Petunia Hybrida, finest mixed pkt. 10c.
nest large flowering mi.xture ^. . . . Rl^t- 60c.
Best DouWe, mixed 600 seeds, $1.00
LARGE FLOWERING DTTARF
GERMAN, TEN WEEKS.
jn. Dark Blue, Rose, Light Blue,
Canary Yellow, All Colors Mixed.
Any of above, per oz., S3.00; packet, 23 cents.
Snowflake, white, tor forcing ; Pj'f ?S°'
White Perfection, orcnt and come again pkt. ^c
Fire Flame, the most brilliant red .Pkt. .Joe.
est flowering sorts only .pkt. 60c.; Ksoz. 76c.;
STOCKS.
White, Crln
Blanche Ferry, beat pink.
. lOc;
26 Barclay St.
NEW YORK.
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,
$5.00.
lb. $1.85
K lb. 26c.; lb. 65c.
Box 688,
CHICAGO.
♦ ♦GLADIOLUS BULBS.
200,000
♦ ♦
CtTSHMAN'S STRAIN OF
SEEDLINGS. 1 to VA in.,
$10.00 per 1000; IM in. and over, $12.00 per 1000.
MIXED, 1 inch and over, $5.00 per 1000.
WORLD'S FAIR MEDAL AWARDED.
Cushman Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Ohio.
NEW CROP ONION SEED
PER POUND -
.25 PER POUND for
American Grown Prizetaker,
ts of FIVE POUNDS of one kind or assorted
desired. With every g5.oo order goes Freh a
copy of Greiner's Newest end Best Book,
" ONIONS FOR PROFIT," telling all the Se-
:rets of Success in Old and New Onion Culture.
If You Garden for Profit
ve money and should buy at Wholesale
quoted in BURPEE'S BLUE LIST
imailed Free to Market Gardeners every-
where, who, while entitled to the lowest prices possible,
should always be sure to get Only the Best Seeds That
Grow! BURPEE'S SEEDS ARE WARRANTED,—
better — and are annually sold direct to many mofe
planters than are the seeds of any other growers.
W.AtleeBurpee&Co.,SeedGrowers,Philadelphia,Pa.
■ If you have not already s
ne book of 172 p;
it tells all about the Choi
I BURPEE'S FARM ANNUAL for 1894, write for
lapers everywhere The Leading American
t JBeautiful Flowers for The Home Garde:
Ingleside Nurseries,
ALHAMBRA, CAL.
■ F. EDWARD GRAY, Prop'r
GROWER OP
Seeds, Bulbs and Carnations.
I AM GROWING
For 1894-1895
1^3 DEMVERY.
CKOZt CANNAS.
COSMOS.
Pure White, Pink and Mixed.
MARGUERITE CARNATION. Choicest
mixed.
REMONTANT CARNATION. Choice
mixed.
TR0P.S)01tIM tOBBIANUM.
Hybridized, mixed, Ingleside strain.
NASTURTIUMS.
Dwarf hybridized, mixed and
named.
CHYSANTHEMUMS. Choicest mixed.
cob.s;a scandens.
PETUNIA.
Grandiflora, choicest mottled and
striped. Double hybridized and
fringed. Ingleside strain, double
hybridized, fringed.
TERBENA.
Mommoth clioicest ; also blue
white, scarlet and other colors.
F. EDWARD GRAY,
Alhambra, - California.
10,000 l?o, 2 DWARF FEARL TUBEROSES,
3 to 4 inches, (rood flowering- oulhs,
$3.00 per 1000; 2,000 for $5.00.
500,000 No. 1 STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
20 (rood varieties at low prices for quality
of plants. Send for price list.
6,00O CONCORD GRAPES, 2 year old, good,
well rooted plants at $10.00 per 1000.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
1st quality.
We have gained the reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and if you
would have the VERY BEST, send to us for sam-
ple. Two important items, viz. : Quality the best.
Price the lowest. Send to-dav for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & 66 N. Front SI. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WE SELL SEEDS. \
■ Special low prices to 0
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, i
Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
114. Chamber* St., - NEW YORK. W
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
_Pla!
l><
Bfl. Ttiey are
Eit the lowest
prices. TRADE LIST
iHBued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENRY A. DREBR
Philadelphia
SUMMER DELIVERY,
(JULY AND AUGUST.)
THE date on address slip will tell you I 1/ EEP your eye on the date on address
exactlv when vour subscription ex- 1 Iv label and renew before your subscrip-
1 exactly when your subscription
pires. Renew In good season.
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman is the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
and it costs only one dollar per year.
PALM SEEDS.,
{From California and Australia.)
TREE FERN STEMS.
FREESIAS. ^.jj ^^^^ ^^^^ ^ Million] of
FBBESIAS, running from 7-16th to
% of an inch.
CALLAS. ^ . „ . „,
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
LIL. LONGIFLORUMS.
CALIFORNIA SMALL BULBS.. .„ . ,
(Brodiaeas, Caloohortus, rntiUarias.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send for it.
We want your orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'S EXCHAHGt
^HE Florist's Exchanoe.
213
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
OHANGE, 170 Fulton St.. N. T.
EDKOPEAN NOTES.
Onton. — The condition and prospect ot
the onion crop are of comparatively second-
ary importance because many sorts highly
esteemed and largely grown in Europe are
not in demand for the American trade. At
the same time a report on them is bound to
be of interest because the probabilities of a
demand from Europe for seed ot similar
varieties from America is bound to in-
fluence the prices paid by American dealers
for home grown seed.
As the drought and maggot of last sea-
son destroyed so many fields of onion bulbs
It is only possible to give an approximate
idea on the subject at present. The plant-
ing season is not yet over and with the high
prices now being paid for the bulbs for
culinary purposes not many growers feel
disposed to court a renewal of the disasters
of the past few seasons. It must, however,
be borne in mind that onion seed (particu-
larly the yellow and pale red varieties)
realized very good prices at the beginning
ot^ this season, and had this been main-
tained throughout, a much larger breadth
would have been planted for 1894. Quite
recently a lull has taken place in the de-
mand, and dealers who hold heavy stocks
of this high priced seed are very anxious to
clear out. Judging by the numerous offers
now being circulated there must be a very
large quantity on hand, particularly in
France, and as the growth is exceptionally
strong, this will prevent anything like a
serioas deficiency next season.
The condition of what has already been
transplanted is very promising as the
weather during the past three weeks has
been all that could be desired.
The Tripoli varieties are in an even more
promising condition, but a full and com-
plete report on these can best be made in
the course of two or three weeks.
Leek.— During the past two Winters the
tops of the young plants have realized such
high prices (particularly those grown in the
•south) that many fields planted for seed
nave been used in this way. The seed from
the remaining fields has yielded a re-
munerative return, and the growers have
consequently gone in somewhat more
largely for its cultivation for the coming
season. "
Thecrops in Germany, France and Eng-
land, are all looking well and it Is highry
probable that a full crop will be harvested
At the same time southern growers report
that the plants are already suffering from
the malady which attacks them, so that
with very small stocks on hand, it is likely
that reasonable prices will be maintained
next season.
This concludes the list of biennial crops
and It Is only necessary to add, in reference
to the articles previously dealt with, that
the weather over the whole of Europe is all
in their favor.
The sowing of radishes and other annual
crops bas already commenced, and some
Idea of their prospects, etc., shall be given
next week.— European Seeds.
IS ever.used. The fact is, seeds are an im-
portant factorof agqod garden, and the
intelligent gardener will not risk a loss of
crop by planting seeds that he does not be-
lieve to be as good as can be purchased in
the market. Surely he will not plant such
as the Government seed store has the repu-
tation of sending out.
San Francisco, Cal. — After having
completed my trip to the Pacific
Coast, I am inclined to think that
the Santa Clara valley, especially near
Menlo Park, Cal., isoneot the best adapted
districts for seed growing I have seen.
The things that impressed me most were
the great sweet pea fields of the Menlo
Park Nurseries, and also the Sunset Seed 1
and Plant Co.'s fields. Of these the Menlo
Park Nurseries, (Mr. Lynch) is by far the
largest and finest in the world. Mr. Lynch
says that there has been a heavy demand
for sweet peas and he is expecting to ship
quite a lot to Europe this Fall, besides
supplying the Eastern seedsmen. I think
this heavy demand for his seed was the re-
sult of his having been awarded so many
prizes for it.
The Sunset Seed and Plant Co. told me
they also expect a heavy demand.
An Old Eastern Seedsman.
San Pkancisco.— Rumors of a great
strike among the gardeners of the Sunset
Plant and Seed Co. are denied by the
superintendent. Some twenty men became
dissatisfied, he alleges, and were paid off
and discharged. The rumor that the strike
was caused by unpaid wages was empha-
tically denied.- Cat. Fruit Grower.
Omaha, Neb— The failure of Phil Stim-
mel & Co., seedsmen, of this city, who, on
December 6 last confessed judgment in
favor of the First National Bank for $30 -
000, and of Montgomery, Charlton & Hall
for $8,000, has had very disastrous conse-
quences. By the offer of high cash prices
Stimmel induced nearly every farmer in
;Western Douglas county to raise for him
on contract large quantities of seeds, prin-
cipally sweet corn and cucumbers, to be
delivered at either Waterloo or Omaha.
When the delivery had been made, and
they went to secure their cash, Stimmel
produced the contracts and pointed out to
the farmers that they were too late to
secure the cash offer, as a clause in the
contract specified that the seeds were to be
delivered at an earlier date. Stimmel,
however, agreed to take the seeds and give
warehouse receipts for them, the cash to be
paid when he had sold the seeds in the
East. The farmers were forced to make
the best of a bad bargain and took the re-
ceipts.
The First National Bank at once levied
on the stock in the hands ot Stimmel &
Co. The farmers began replevin suits, but
the bank gave the sheriff an indemnifying
bond_, and the seeds were sold for $20,000
and judgment entered against Stimmel for
the $18,000 alleged to be still due the pre-
ferred creditors.
The plaintiffs assert that Stimmel has
sold the seeds delivered by them and has
pocketed the cash, leaving them with
nothing to show but their warehouse re-
SPECIAL EDITION, March 17, 1894.
West Hoboken, N. J.
VoLLMEK, the florist, had charge of the
decorations of the De Winter-Brautegam
wedding, which was celebrated at Arion
Ha 1 on February 17. The hallway and the
nail Itself were richly festooned with
smilax and passion vine, and In front ot
the stage was an arch of greenery flanked
on either side by tall palms and growing
flowers in bloom. A marriage bell of
flowers hung from the center ot the arch
LILIUM HARRISII.
Original and largest growers of this important bulb.
OUR SPBCIKUTV:
True Stock, Lowest Prices. Best Quality
F. R. PIERSON CO.,
TAKRYTOWN-ON-HtJI>SON, NEW YORK.
WHEW WRITIWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
MRRIANN'S SEED STORE,
4-13 East 34th street.
Near Long Island Perry, NEW YORK. \
MIGNON ASTER
The Bast for Cut Flowers.
PER OUNCE, $1 .50.
CFRICE LIST FltEE ON APPLICATION.
NEPjaROLEPIS EXALTATA, (SworaFern.)
S- *%°Sn'* ■"''SSi"'/'',';'" "2'*'^ ground, $12.00 per 1000
or $2.00 per 100, delivered.
'^'^''?nP.'?.^*flI'''''H, »8.00 per 1000 or S2.00
per 100, delirered.
CRINUIW KIRKII, 9 to 20 inches clroumfer-
cnce, »9.00 per 100. All perfect bulbs.
AMARVIxLIS EQUBSTRE, (A. Kecina),
'°,'Sw!°°SS° circumference, $1.00 per 100; t36.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all AmaryllLi.
ZEPHYRANTHES ATAMASCO, fine culti-
vated bulbs, *1.00 per 1000.
Seeds of Nymplitea Zanzibnrensis azurea
ana N. Dentata, *300 per ouncei 35ots.
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antonio.Fla.
Al id first aod second sizes, well
cured. Samples will
TELL XHE STORY.
F£££, with prices on application.
'tt?' nVrTm Rooted Cuttings best va-
** /ii> I. lvA/« rieties Geraniums.' Name
sorts and price.
GEO. R. KNAPP, Asbury Park, M. J.
wMew WRrriNC mewtiqh the florists exchange
Gorernment Seed Distribution.
The administration of reforro and
retrenchment is showing its hand in the
distribution of seeds by the Secretary of
Agriculture. Secretary Morton recom-
mended the abolition of the distributing
scheme, which announcement was warmly
approved by those familiar with the
abuses attending it. The press, without
regard to party, warmly approved of this
recommendation. Now, we are surprised
with the statement that "each Congresa-
man is receiving 3,000 more packages of
seed this year than ever before. " Not long
since we were talking with a friend, who is
very close to the Secretary, who seemed
surprised that we should think any move
intliat direction was earnestly made as
the members are never anxious to cut off
their own base of supplies. What excuse
the (government can have for such a waste
we cannot imagine. If the seeds sent out
were in most cases sent where the varieties
were used, and to those who could or would
use them, the matter would wear a differ-
ent aspect ; as it is, we do not believe, from
What we have seen, that one paper in flfty
Omaha, Neb.— In connection with th^
recent failure of Phil. Stimmel, seedsman
here, Frank Emerson, who was a partner
of Stimmel up to January 19, 1893, in view
ot his partnership relation, and on behalf
of 200 seed growers, mostly of Nebraska,
asks that the proposed sale of seed stocks
to satisfy the claims of several creditors be
restrained and a receiver appointed to ad-
minister the affairs of the firm. The
I World-Herald, of Omaha, says :
"The defendants say onlv one- third of
the seed stock can be affected if the coiirt
holds that the sale must not go on, as that
is the extent of Emerson's interest.
"Emerson started in the seed business in
1887 as the Emerson Seed Company, and
built up a large business, extending all
over the United States. He had contracts
out among the farmers for $50,000 worth of
seeds, but money ran short, and so he com-
bined his business with that ot Phil Stim-
mel, who had $43,000 of seeds in sight, and
who agreed to put up the cash for the
business. Stimmel has kept his eye on the
finances ot the company, and without the
consent, knowledge or ratification of Em-
erson, as the latter says, while he was off
through the state laying in a seed supply
in order that there might be bread for the
sower next Spring, fraudulently confessed
judgment to favored parties.
"Emerson claims that $30,000 are due on
account ot the sale of seeds, which, he
says, he wants to save from the wreck."
The case is being closely watched by
other parties interested.
MISS G. H. LlPPlNGOTT/"^iSi:SlafJ5t';|g2^!^-'
GROWN UNDER CALIFORNIA'S SUNNY SKIES.
ucmll.5^'''''^' ^^^"*""'HybridSeedlinB8, Btroig bulbs, $4.00 per do2.! $26.00per 1(0. SPLENDID
.a 0*NN A, Pinli Ehemanni. Gnttermanni, 25c. each; counterpart of Ehemanni except in color Maa-
nidcent foliage. CANNA VENTURA. 60c. per doz.; $3.60 per 100 ; Mad. Crozy, Star of 'Ol, Souv. de Asa
tfZ; ^^-^l,^"^ "">; "»''• FollaE"! Prea. Carnot, Doyen Sisley, SeofErey St. Hillalre, $1.00 per doz.;
$6.00 per 100 ; assorted other choice varieties. $4.50 per 100. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, $3.00 and
1;^ JT«'°2,Pin°'^ ■JSi'^''- *^-'"' P""^ °^- PAPYRUS AN riQUORUM, $1.60 to $2.00 and $3.00 per doz.
BAMBOO, $1.60 and $2.00 per doz. No plant order filled for less than $3.00 IPOMOEA Heavenly
Blue. 600. per trade packet; $2.U0 per oz, COSMOS. Pink, 76c. per oz.; White. 60o. per oz.; Mixed
400. per oz. SWEET PEAS, see Florists' Exchange for December. VERBENA, Mammoth red, white'
and pink, mixed. $1.50 per oz. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, choice mixed, M oz., K1.26 ; ",< oz. »5 GO • 1 oz
$9.50 CALUOPSIS MAMMOTH, 75c. per oz. SMILAX, $3.60 per lb. GERAnruMCUTTINOS
double, single. Bronze and Oold, Double lyy, in quantity. Send for Trade List.
THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, Ventura=by=the=Sea, California.
FLOWER seeds:
Trade pkt. X
Aster, Victoria, all colors ...' 25c. 2
'• Mignon, best white 25c. ^
Daisy, Snowflake 25c- «
Lonfffellow 25c. X
Mignonette, Machet oz. 60c.. 10c. #
Smilax oz. 40c. . ^
Stocks, Hupt's Florists' white 50c. *
" , Cut and come agalQ 14 oz. 75c.. 25c. ^
SQOwflake J^ oz. $1.00. 25c a
Sweet Peas, all the best kinds. ^
Verbena, separate colors 25c. ^
'■'■ Mammoth 25c. ^
Send for preliminary Seed List, now ready ^
79 r»afee Street, CHICAGO, IZ^I^. J
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I
■^iCM N N KS r^
MADAME CROZY.
Fine Strong Plants from 4 and 5 inch pots, $8.00 per 100.
Begonia, Vernon, extra strong.
Begonia, Rosea,
$5.00 per 100
5.00
HEADQUARTERS FOR TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.
Send for Catalogue, the Finest Published on Begonias.
OASIS NURSERY CO.,
THOS, GRIFFIN, MANAGER,
Westbury Station, Long Island.
BURN FUMIGATME TO KILL GREEH FLY!
SEE PACE
Mr229
214
a HE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
100,000 VERBENAS
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
_____ IN CULTIVATION.
"pine pot plants, $2 60 per 1 00; $20 per 1 000. Rooted Cuttings, $ 1 .00 per 1 00; $8.00 per 1 000.
■» NO RVfST OR TUVILDESni. •
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are the largest growers of Verbenas In tl.e country, our sales reaching last year
"l5,500. Oar plants this year fully equal, if not surpass, any we have ever gi own.
L. DILLON, Bloomsburs, Pa.
Indianapolis, Feb. 20 and 21, 1894.
FROM BOSKOOP HOLLAND
^^ at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES.
LOW BITDDED ROSES, TREE ROSES, CLEMATIS,
RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, Etc., Etc.
For .Special list of Varieties and prices, address
C. H. JOOSTEN, 3CoentiesSlip,HewYork.
FOR SAI F a flue stock Of
DRACENA INDIVISI.
2 to 3 feet hiirh, in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at $35.00
per 100 ; or S5.00 per dciz. Fine tor vases,
eic. Correspondence solicited.
GEO. A. RACKHAM,
299J^ Woodward Ave., DETROIT, MICH.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE Fl-ORIST'ft EXCHANGE
FOR SALE CHEAPTOMflKE ,.
OK Plants of CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, ...
full bloom, from 25 cents to 75 cents each, in
four and six-inch pots. Also fine AZALEAS in
bloom, all colors, line shaped plrtuts, from 75
cents to S1.50 each. HYAOIHTHSin pots in var-
iety, Sl-W per dozen. ORANGE BLOSSOMS.
ANTON SCHULTIIF.I!SIVIar.
Florist, P. O. BoxTS. Colli-se Point. N. Y.
We deliver all plants in New Yurk tree of charBe
with our waKou. Orders by mail promptly filled.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THr Fl-ORIST'S EXCHflNGE
• IF ORDERED AT ONCE •
We will sell VERBENAS, best named
sorts, first quality rooted cuttings, at
15.00 per 1,000. Cash or C. O. D. Speak
quick if you want them !
Also rooted cuttings CARNATIONS
in -cariety. Write immediately for prices.
C. PILLSBURY, Nashua, N. H.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
AI.TF,RNANTHE11A. . ^ . ..^,t„,„
4 kinds, strong ttom i'4 inch pots, with i to 10
cuttings on a plant ; fi per ItlO f $15 per 1000.
DREER'S NEW DOUBl,E FRINGED
PETUNIAS.
16 varieties, labeled true to name, well rooted
and in excellent condition ; by mail, $2.00 per
100 ; by express, $15.tj0 per lOOO.
We guarantee satisfaction.
A. B. DAVIS & SON,
Near Washington. D. 0. PUROELLVILLE, VA.
PANSIES.
IA A /> Strong Transplanted Plants
, U U U in the sixth leaf, from the
best of seed, 60c. per 100; $,5.00 per 1,000.
S. SHEARD,
41 & 43 City St., UTICA, N.Y.
r*n I II r"r 20,000 plants, all sizes, «2.00
PRIUh I to $8.(i0 per IIJO. Send for
1 II I W ^ I price list.
Moss and Persian Yellow, O /I Q C Q
strong plHnts,»8.00 a 100: Hy- ff U U L O
brid PeVpetual, $7.00 a 100. f « w w *- w
fi.OO to S6.00 per 100.
Maples, 10 to 11 It.,
J20.00 per 100.
Norway Spruce, 7 to 12 inch, $10.00
per 1000 ; 6 to 10 in., $9.00 per 101 0,
SHRUBS
SEE
SEND rOE WHOLESALE LIST,
The Elizabeth Nursery Co.,
ELIZABETH, N. J.
TUBEROSES.
Double Excelsior Pearl, Selected Bulbs, i to tj
inches in circumference.
Per 100, S5. 75; 6000, per »5.50, 1000.
■ GALLAGHER, ROE & CO.,
w,..to 647 So. Front St., I p|,ii„ . p„.
846 So. Water St., i*^"""'' *^'''
S«««»w«>»««»«»«»»»««»«—
SPECIAL -OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
NewHardy White Pink "HER MAJESTY,"
$1.20 per doz.; $ii.00 per 100.
VERBENAS. ctiolceBtvarietiea. colors separate,
rooted outtiuss. »1.00 per 100.
C. EISEI.E & CO-,
11th and Jefferson Sts., Pliiladelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BRIDESMAID
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock of it, and can supply from now to
May 1st.
The Hundred for $6.00, out of SJ^-in
pots.
The Thousand for $55.00.
THEO. ECKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LOOK AT THIS !
And remember we are
the headquarters for
-*^C O L E XJ S^*-
And we are agoingto give yon a lew thousand
Coleus at such prices that will make you laiigli.
J^VST TaiNK Of IT!
Golden Queen, tlie best yellow .Golden "ed-
der, and Crimson Verschaflfeltii. af, $6-011 oer
1000: and a fine variety of Bedder, at $5.01
per inOO, our selection. This is only good until
the 15th iif March.
AGERATUMS, blue and white, 75c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, the leading sorts, $1.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, Dreer's strain, mixed,
$1.60 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, White, same price.
HEI.IOTR6pe, i varieties, $1.00 per 100.
SAI.VIA <ir SCARLET SAGE, $1.00 per 100,
The aiini e are Rooted Cuttings,
andinflnecunditinn.
pm° Liljeral Discount for Large Orders,
Cash must always accompany the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. - SCHENECTADY, N. Y
SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
Please drop my advertisement, as it has
CLEANED ME OUT for the present, but
you will hear from me again.
J. FELTHOUSEN.
Clear, crisp, frosty Western weather
greeted the delegates to the Third An-
nual Meeting of the American Carnation
Society which, from appearances (this is
written after first session) augurs to be
the most successful that this Association
has yet held. The interest taken in the
Society and its work by the Western
growers, was demonstrated by the very
large and enthusiastic attendance which
filled one of the parlors at the Denison
Hotel. The local Society had left nothing
undone that would tend to the comfort
of tlie delegates.
The exhibits mostly arrived on Tuesday
forenoon, and the greater part of that
day was occupied in the staging of the
blooms. To say that the exhibition far
excelled any heretofore given is but to
put it mildly ; the wonderful and beau-
tiful blossoms shown exceeded the hopes
of the most expectant and fastidious,
and as Fred Dorner's varieties were un-
packed, exclamations of delight and
wonderment were heard on every side.
The first session was called to order by
President E. G. Hill at 2.30 P.M. sharp.
There were on an average between sixty
and seventy delegates present.
The address of welcome was made by
Mr. J. S. Stuart, of Anderson, Ind., vice-
president of the Society of Indiana
Florists, who said :
On behalf of the Indiana fiorists I wel-
come you here on this occasion. A
florist's calling is high and ennobling,
and to be a successful one is brought
into close proximity with the throbbing,
beating pulse of Nature. Through the
providence of God our lives have been
prolonged, our mental powers and phy-
sical bodies preserved. With hearts
beating in unison of purpose, and filled
with one common desire, that of elevat-
ing this noble caUing, do we thus come
together on the occasion of this, our
third annual meeting. I behold the
faces of those who have devoted a life-
long service to the advancement of flori-
culture ; men who have toiled early and
late, advancing step by step in plant
culture, ever learning lessons from
Nature, which have peculiarly fitted them
to be teachers and promoters of a higher
standard in the florists' business. Gen-
tlemen, we welcome you here.
The American Carnation Society was
organized in the East. Its first meeting,
held in Buffalo in 1893 ; being
ushered into existence in a state that
numbers its florists by the thousands;
composed of men with money, knowl-
edge and enterprise; surrounded by so
many congenial influences, its success
was assured from tbe very start. The
second meeting was held in Pittsburg in
February last year. In number, scope
and character of the business transacted
there it was generally conceded that all
points in carnation culture had been
touched upon. Twelve months have
comeand gone since that meeting, and
to-day we find ourselves in a wide field
of mysteries in connection with the cul-
tivation of the divine flower. The
rapid strides in carnation culture
has been checked to some extent ;
such questions as new varieties,
disease, pot and bench culture, stock
plants, propagation, etc., have come up
with renewed interest, and demand seri-
ous consideration. We welcome you to
the Hoosier State, which is crowded
with grand achievements and rich with
untold poss-ibiliiies. We welcome you to
our fair capital and business center — we
welcome you as guests of the Indiana
flori.sts. We feel highly complimented,
and shall do all in our power to prove to
you that the Hoosier loves his friends.
Make yourselves at home, and let us be-
come acquainted ; work harmoniously
together, and by united effort meet these
perplexing difficulties. Thus, by inter-
change of thought and recital of experi-
ence, we shall elevate our calling and
raise the carnation standard still higher.
We live in too low and breathe an at-
mosphere too dense ; let us press onward
and look upward, ever conforming our
lives and labor more with the teachings
of Nature ; and, surely, we shall become
better acquainted with Nature's God,
and learn to recognize Him as the mas-
ter switchman that makes no mistakes
in the minutest order throughout the en-
tire kingdom of Nature. Again, I say,
we gladly welcome you among us. [Ap-
plause.]
Treasurer C. H. Allen, in a few well
chosen remarks, stated the hi^ih appre-
ciation in which the local club's recep-
tion was held by the Society.
The Chester County Society Medal.
Mr. W. R. Shelmire, of Avondale,
Penna., being called upon, ihtn de-
tailed the conditions under which this
medal was to bn competed for; that it
would be awarded for something new
and sometliing better than had gone
before. The Chester County Society
wanted to get rid of the medal, and when
it was awarded they had another one to
put forward. The idea of the medals
was to stimulate the production of new
carnations each year, but it was getting
harder and harder to produce anything
better than they had. The Chester
County Society had adopted a scale of
points, and they require that the judges
should conform to this scale. It is as
follows :
For
Size -_
Shade 10
CAtYX- Integrity 10
Stem— Stiffness 10
Length
.10 points.
..10 "
,.10
.10 "
General Effect..
Total, 100 points.
He thought the National Society should
take this matter up and adopt something
similar. He then named Mr, A. M.
Herr, of Lancaster, Pa., as the judge
selected by the Chester County people.
The Carnation Society selected Mr. Eu-
gene Dailledouze, of Flatbush, N. Y.,
and these two gentlemen selected Mr. C.
H. Allen, of Floral Park, N. Y.
President Hill then read his address
which was listened to with marked at-
tention. (See page 216.)
Professor Arthur, of Purdue Univer-
sity, then read his paper on the "Dis-
crimination of Diseases Without the Use
of the Microscope. (See page 224.)
The essay dealt with an easy discrimi-
nation of diseases by the aid of a cheap
magnifier ; the various descriptions being
lucid and simple. Discussion was en-
tered into by Messrs. Pennock, C. W.
Ward, Lonsdale, Michel, Betscher, Dor-
ner, Shelmire. Professor Arthur em-
phasized the great necessity and bene-
ficial results likelv to accrue from an ex-
hibit of diseased plants, and a committee
of tliree, consisting of Messrs. Ward,
Lonsdale and Shelmire was appointed to
report on the most practical way of pre-
senting the diseases before the meeting
next year.
The President's address was then dis-
cussed, the principal point taken up be-
ing the desirability of holding a carna-
tion exhibition on an extended scale.
There was a consensus of opinion that
such an exhibition should be held ; with
several expressions that other flowers
and plants for effect be added, but that
carnations be the dominating feature,
and to receive the largest premiums.
The matter of growing carnations in pots
for such exhibition also came in for a
good share of comment. The plan was
considered a feasible one, and several
varieties adapted to the purpose were
named by different delegates. The
awarding of suitable and remunerative
premiums for the different classes of car-
nations exhibited was considered an in-
dispeupable factor toward ensuring the
success of the show.
The following committee was appointed
to inquire into the advisability of hold-
ing a carnation exhibit, with Mr. HiU
as chairman : Messrs. C. H. Allen, Fred.
Dorner and B. Witterstaetter.
The Klorist's Exchange.
215
Wednesday Morning.
This session opened at 9.30 a.m., Presi-
dent Hill in the chair. The membership
was not so large as at the meeting of
yesterday, as several of the delegates had
left for Lafayette, Ind., to visit Fred
Dorner, or for home. The weather was
colder to-day.
The Secretary's Report.
The secretary read his report. Ex-
president Lonsdale has been appointed a
member of the executive committee,
vice Mr. R. Craig resigned.
Messrs. S. Lenton, of California ; J. G.
Hancock, of Michigan ; E. J. Tan
Eeyper, of Belleville, New Jersey, and
Alex. MoBride.AlpIaus, N. Y., have been
added to the Nomenclature Committee.
The secretary mentioned that a consid-
erable delay had occurred in connection
with getting out his report of annual
meeting on account of the advertise-
ments appearing therein coming in late,
and also to his illness. It was thought
the matter of ■ delay in advts. could be
overcome by advertisers so wording
their advertisements to meet the require-
ments of any season.
The total membership is 144, made up
as follows: New England, 17; Southern,
3 ; Northwest, 1 ; Canada, 5 ; Middle
States, 86 ; Western, 34 ; Pacific, 8,
Treasurer's Report.
Mr. C. H. Allen read his report show-
ing a considerable balance on hand.
The Exhibit of Diseased Plants.
The committee named yesterday was
continued to make arrangements for
such a display at next meeting as sug-
gested by Professor Arthur's paper.
Place of DXeetlng.
Boston was placed in nomination
by Mr. E. Lonsdale, and New York by
Mr. C. W. Ward. Both gentlemen were
heard ; and, notwithstanding the volum-
inous bundle of letters in Mr. Ward's
possession favoring New York, Boston
was chosen.
Officers for 1S95.
Mr. W. W. Coles nominated Mr
C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y. ; Mr. Gil-
lett, of Cincinnati, put in nomination
Mr. Eugene Dailledouze, of Flatbush,
N. Y. Mr. Dailledouze was elected.
Mr. E. G. Gillett, of Cincinnati, was
unanimously elected vice-president; as
also were Mr. C. J. Pennock for secre-
tary, and Mr. C. H. Allen for treasurer.
Change of Preamble of Constitntion.
The preamble of constitution was
changed so as to embrace Canada.
Day of Meeting:.
The day of annual meeting was
changed to the third Thursday in Febru-
ary instead of third Tuesday.
Scale of Points.
The scale of points adopted by the
Chester County Carnation Society, and
referred to in report of judges, was sub-
mitted to the meeting for consideration
and probable adoption. A committee
was appointed to review it, and report
at afternoon session ; Messrs. Hancock
Shelmire and Allen constituting that
committee.
Mr. Fred. Dorner's essay wag then
read. (See page 316.)
play ever exhibited by any one grower;
special mention should be made of Rich-
mond, William Scott, E. A. Wood, Gold-
finch, Mme. Diaz Albertini, Uncle John, The
Stuart. They also exhibited a number of
new seedlings never before shown. Among
these were variegated seedling No. 42,
measuring 3j< inches; No. 75, measuring 4j^
inches, excellent carmine pmk; No. 46, deep
rosy pink, measuring 3 inches; No. 41, crim-
son, of good size; No. 98, 3^ inches, white,
remarkably double and finely fringed.
R. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati, Ohio, very
creditable display of about twelve varieties,
including a vase of excellent Buttercup and
Daybreak, worthy of mention for color and
size. Seedling No. 50, a very promising
scarlet.
Peter Herb, Mt. Healthy, Ohio, Adelaide
Kresken ; it is a very large and fine flower.
Edward Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.,
vase of Ophelia and Sweetbrier.
Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pa., vase
of Helen Keller; the finest variegated carna-
tion now on the market.
Weishaar Bros., Beech Grove, Ind., three
novelties — Gertrude, Bessie and Hilda.
Hein Bros., Blue Island, 111., several vases
of standard varieties.
Henry Michel, Marion, Ind., displayed his
new white seedling, with remarkable fra-
grance, also several other varieties of seed-
lings.
Bertermann Bros., Indianapolis, Ind., gen-
eral display; a remarkably fine vase of Fred
Dorner and Edna Craig.
George Hancock & Son, Grand Haven,
Mich., displayed a number of standard
varieties.
W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Pa., displayed
a number of Caesar's seedlings.
Adolph Pahud, Indianapolis, Ind., dis-
played a vase of standard sorts, and also
scarlet, W. W. Coles.
J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, Ohio, a display
of standard varieties.
E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., a vase of the
Stuart, Mme. Diaz Albertini, and Daybreak,
which were very fine.
John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind., white
seedling.
Roses, &c.
E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., Senator
McNaughton (white).
The flowers exhibited were not white, and
this variety cannot be classed as a white
Carnation Society the other two. They
also suggested that a certain percentage
of these premiums be awarded to carna-
tions grown and exhibited in pots ; that
all entries made by non-members of the
American Carnation -Society be charged
an entry fee of f2. The committee
also recommended that the admission fee
be made as low as is consistent with the
financial success of the show, the idea
being to popularize the carnation.
The report was accepted, and a guar-
antee fund, on a $35 basis, was started,
and the requisite amount will doubtless
be forthcoming.
Committee on Scale of Points.
This committee recommended the
following scale of points for adoption by
the Society :
Form 20
Fragrance '.*.*.!!!!!'. 10
Color..
Calyx.
Stem..
100
THE EXHIBITION COMMITTEE:
The report of the Committee is here
appended in full :
The Gold Medal.
We award the Gold Medal of the Chester
County Carnation Society to The Stuart
Indi ^ ^'^^^' °°™^''* S°°' Lafayettel
Certificates.
We award certificates of merit as follows:
To Uncle John, exhibited by Fred. Dor-
ner & Son.
To Helen Keller, exhibited by Edwin
Lcmsdale of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.
To Jubilee, exhibited by E. G. Hill & Co.,
Richmond, Indiana.
^'''i',?''*'^- Corner & Son, for display of new
seedling carnations.
fo?"Ednfcr™g^°° ^™'-' I°^'^°^P°"=. I'^d.,
To W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., for vase
ofKaiserin Augusta Victoria rose.
* red. Dorner & Son have the finest dis-
J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio, displayed
a vase of magnificent American Beauty.
Thomas Jackson, Cincinnati, Ohio, very
fair display of Marie Louise violets.
A fine vase of Marechal Niel was displayed
without any name attached.
W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind., displayed
some magnificent Mme. Caroline Testout.
J. S. Stuart, Anderson, Ind., several vases
of fine roses.
J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, Ohio, exhibited
some excellent Bridesmaid, Hoste, Bride
Mermet, Watteville, Cusin and mignonette.'
The Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., ex-
hibited a case of young plants.
Bertermann Bros., Indianapolis, Ind., fine
specimen cinerarias and azaleas.
B. Schroeter, of Michigan, exhibited a
plant supporter.
Pittsburg Clay Mfg. Co. displayed pots
and cut flower vases.
The general display was greatly enhanced
by the Indianapolis Florists' Club's exhibit
of palms, etc.
Albert M. Herr, )
Eugene Dailledouze, >■ Committee.
C. H. Alleh, )
The Nomenclature Committee, through
Mr. Herr, its chairman, submitted a
voluminous report as the result of the
recent circular disseminated among the
trade asking information on all the
known varieties in different localities.
It was too lengthy to read ; but a few
pages cursorily glanced at, shows how
very valuable the subject matter will be
to every florist when it appears in the
annual report of the Society.
Wednesday Afternoon.
The session opened at 3.30 p.m., Mr.
E, 6. Hill, presiding.
Report of Exhibition Committee.
Mr. Herr reported for this com-
mittee. They recommended that the
newly elected officers act in conjunction
with the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society m arranging for an exhibition ;
that the Carnation Society should guar-
antee premiums to an amount not ex-
ceeding $500, this not in any way to con-
flict with premiums or other recognition
which may be offered by the local so-
ciety, with whom they may meet. They
suggested that in awarding premiums to
carnations the local society have the
power of appointing one judge, and the
Also that no medal, certificate or other
prize should be awarded unless the var-
iety had been bloomed at least three sea-
sons.
The committee further recommended
that the judges should consider the above
points from a commercial standpoint,
rather than from the value of the variety
for exhibition purposes only. Adopted.
A Society Certificate'
On motion of Mr. Lonsdale, a com-
mittee of three, consisting of himself
Mr. Herr and Mr. Dailledouze, was ap-
pointed by the chair to get up a Certifi-
ficate of Merit for the Society, and to
have same ready to be used at Boston ; a
written certificate to be used until the
printed ones are furnished.
Carnation Flowers Not Keeping.
Mr. D. B. Long, of Buffalo, brought
up this subject for discussion. Various
causes were attributed, among them the
flowers not being cut at proper time im-
proper handling after they were cut
being shipped to market too soon, and
not allowed to harden, dull weather
being grown too hot, draught, etc. '
Honorary Members.
The following gentlemen were
elected honorary members of the Society:
G. L. Grant, of the American Florist, and
A. T. De La Mare and Alex. Wallace of
the Florists' Exchange.
Votes of Thanks.
Each essayist was awarded a vote of
thanks for his paper : thanks were also
extended to the Society of Indiana
Florists, the Indianapolis Florists' Club
the press of Indianapolis, and to the
proprietor of the Denison Hotel, for his
courtesy in giving up a parlor for the use
of the Society.
Boston in 1895.
On motion of Mr. C. H. Allen, of
Floral Park, N. Y., the Society here ad-
journed to meet in Boston, Mass on
third Thursday in February, 1895.
The meeting in Indianapolis was con-
ceded the best yet held by the Society in
point of attendance, enthusiasm and the
value to the trade of the subjects hand-
led.
A very full report of the discussions
will appear next week.
decoration of the meeting room and banqueting
hall. An elegantly served repast was thorough-
ly enjoyed by those present. Mr. E. G. Hill
opened the proceedings. He spoke as fol-
lows : "I am sure there is but one thing
that mars the pleasure of this evening, and
that is the absence from our number of our
honored friend, Mr. M. A. Hunt, of Terre
Haute, Ind. We who know him, and in fact
all the florists around this table know him,
and know him well, realize that it is unnec-
cessary for me to say anything eulogistic of
him. We know him for the good work that
he has done for our profession in this
country. I have a letter from him in which
he attempts to describe his disappointment
at not being present with us to-night, and I
can say to you briefly that he is by the side
of her who has stood by him through thick
and thin, through storm and sunshine, and
he remains at the post of duty instead of
coming as he would like, and be with us
to-night." Mr. Hill then introduced Mr.
W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, the president of
the Indianapolis Florists Club. Mr. J. D.
Carmody was selected as toastmaker. The
speeches were numerous ; and the various
speakers, especially those of the home club,
displayed that oratorical ability so characteristic
of the sons of the State of Indiana. We
must, however, disappoint our readers until
a forthcoming issue, when the flights of
oratory will be given very fully. Letters were
read from a number of the absent members,
who were unable to be present, after which
the following toasts were responded to. The
following is a list of the toasts with those
who replied :
' ■ The American Carnation Society and its
Future," C. W. Ward, East Moriches, N.
Y. ; The Carnation in Its Commercial and In-
trinsic Relation to the Rose," Edwin Lons-
dale, Philadelphia: " New Carnations and
Their Desirability," C. J. Pennock, Kennett
Square, Pa.; "Our Friends, the Professors
in the Experimental Stations," Prof. J. C.
Arthur, Purdue, Ind.; "Our Allies, the Hor-
ticultural Press," G. L. Grant, Chicago;
"The Society of American Florists," Presi-
dent J. T. Anthony of Chicago ; " Fall Ex-
hibitions, How to Make Them Useful Fac-
tors in Promoting the Interests of the Carna-
tion," A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; "The
Chester County Carnation Society," W. K.
Shelmire, Kennett Square, Pa.
The Bald-Headed quartet added much to
the pleasure of the evening.
(Continued on paqe 216.)
His Mistake.
He seems to think, since at the Fair
He took the hiehest prize.
There is no further call for him
His greeds to advertise.
But this is where to mate mistakes
The fellow has beprun,
For, since he doesn't advertise.
Why, no one knows he won.
—Detroit Tribune*
The Banquet on Tuesday Night.
_ That the hospitality of the Hoosier florists
IS not behind that of any of their brethern,
was very nicely shown by the princely ban-
quet given to the visitors on Tuesday
evening, February 20. The Committee of
Arrangements on behalf of the Society Indiana
Florists were Messrs. M.A.Hunt, Fred Dor-
ner and J. D. Carmody; on behalf of the
Indianapolis Florists' Club, Messrs. Henry
Rieman, F.B. Alley, Anthony Wiegand, John
Hartje and J. Bertermann, Bertermann Bros,
carried out the decorations in a most tasteful
style. Placques of bulbous stock, Cattleyas
and other flowers ran around the center of the
tables, broken at intervals by mounds of
roses, Spireas and Pandanus Veitchii The
walls were draped with wild smilax. Plants
and flowers were contributed by the florists of
Indianapolis andTneighborhgqd to help in the
Obituary
Bbookltn,N. Y.— Messrs. Wm. Smith &
Son, of Brooklyn. N. Y., offer their testi-
mony to a faithful employe as follows:
We write you with deep regret of the
death of our old gardener, Mr. Karl Gar-
Im, who had been in our employ for the
past 3.5 years, and has been a good and
faithful servant to ns. He came from
Saxony when young, a graduate from the
best schools in Germany in his line of busi-
ness. No doubt his death will be felt and
mourned by a great many old-time florists
m Flatbush and elsewhere. He died on Sun-
day, February 18, and was buried in Ever-
green Cemetery on the Tuesday following.
There were numerous floral tributes from
old friends and acquaintances ; among
which a large Gates Ajar and standing
Ivy cross from his employers, showing how
much he was thought of by them, also or-
chids and bouquet from Wm. Henry Mil-
ler on Stuyvesant ave., and many others
too numerous to mention. He was at one
time head gardener for the Sultan of Tur-
key, also to the King of Prussia. He had
also held very high positions in Italy,
Prance and Germany. He could speak all
the above languages fluently. His age
was 75. We feel his loss deeply.
Paterson, N. J.
Mk. Akthuk I. VESOELltrs announces,
through a most elaborately printed cir-
cular, beautifully embossed with Forget-
me-not, fern fronds and rose leaves, the
opening of his store at 89 Broadway, on
Saturday, February 24. This tasty invita-
tion should, and we hope will, secure trade
for Mr. Yescelius.
316
THEi FLORIST'S EXCHANOEJ.
President E. G. Hill's Address.
Gentlemen, Members op the Oabna-
TION Society :— Your president deems it
only necessary to make a few brief re-
marks on the anniversary of our annual
meeting this opening session. The year
iust closed has been an eventful one m
the history of our favorite flower ; its
devotees have given increased thought
and close attention to the improvement
the necessities and the proper culture ot
the carnation. "While under the stimu-
lus of the increased love and demand
for high grade carnations, new varieties
are being raised and disseminated, great
care should be exercised in the bestowal
by this Society of medals and certih-
cates ; exalt the standard ; better that
disappointment should occur to origina-
tors than that this Society should endorse
any variety that does not measure up to
the very best— or a little better— than
any at present in commerce. On the
other hand, it is important that proper
encouragement be given to those work-
ing on these lines of raising new varie-
The propriety and advisability of hold-
ing a carnation exhibit of itself, origi-
nated with our Chester County friends.
This is a move in the right direction ;
the thought and purpose are commenda-
ble. Let us be aggressive, and push out
into new fields, make new conquests,
and thus signalize ourf aith in the future of
the "divine flower." It occurs to your
president that the holding of an exhibi-
tion would be a most useful topic for
discussion, for it is a matter involving,
in a measure at least, the onward move-
ment in carnation culture, which the
Society has so auspiciously inaugurated
and set in motion.
It is a question with your presiding
officer whether a successful exhibition
of carnations could be held without the
employment of vast numbers of carna-
tions grown and flowered in pots. The
culture of carnations in pots is of very
limited practice, hence the need of
preparation for so important an event.
Another vital question is, how can we
preserve in fresh condition the cut
blooms exhibited ? It is an undeniable
fact that the majority of carnations ex-
hibited at the various Autumn chrysan-
themum shows have withered and have
been unpresentable the day following
their entries— "gone to sleep," as Mr.
Lonsdale puts it— hence the hesitancy
and slowness of the managers of chrys-
anthemum shows to offer large sums or
premiums for carnation exhibits. These
are facts incident to exhibiting carna-
tion flowers at the shows. Let us meet
these and other questions that confront
us in an intelligent and thoughtful
manner.
The thorough and comprehensive dis-
cussion of the diseases incident to carna-
tions, at the meeting last year, is one
of the events in the Society's history
that it may well be proud of. The de-
fining of the different diseaseB. so that
those unacquainted with their insidious
work, could locate and know the nature
of their development, was an educa-
tional work of great value to all inter-
ested in successful carnation culture,
and from the innumerable expressions
from men in the trade, we are lead to
believe that the information eiven was
thoroughlv apTireciated and valued.
Your president is thoroughly con-
vinced of one thing as a result of the
discussion at Pittsburg, and that in.
there must be a complete ston to the
propagation from plants that are forced
for flowers if we would maintain the
health and vitality of the carnation. If
we continue to propagate frorn the
plants forced for flowers it inevitably
follows that an impaired constitution la
imparted to the propagated plants from
such stock. Let no sophistry or money
consideration Wind us to this truth how-
ever unpalatable and unwelcome the
fact may be. When we select and pro-
pagate our stock from plants grown in a
moderate temperature, and undernormal
conditions, then and not until then
will bacteria and other "diseases cease
their ravages. We mav as well begin to
adjust our methods to this imperative
command, for reason and right culture
point to separate plants, under normal
conditions, to be used for propagating
purposes alone ; the cost of propagation
will be enhanced, but if we can restore
the health and vigor, the increased cost
of stock will be gladly met. It is essen-
tial, from another point of view, that
we seek to restore to the carnation all its
vigor and health, i. e., that the progeny
—seedlings — may be able to maintain
and produce the larger sized and better
shaped flowers, which recent introduc-
tions have given us. Man, with great
brain power and culture, what is he,
unless he has behind the brain a strong,
healthy phvsique ? If bacterial diseases
are to sap 'the life of our Edna Craigs,
Mme. Albertinis, Wm. Scotts, Grace Bat-
tles, and other improved varieties, what
will it profit us if we have increased size
and fine colors. Let us as a society seek
to know all the truth as to culture, and
if cultural methods are at fault let us be
fearless in pointing out that which is
right and in consonance with the life,
health, vigor, and perpetuity of our loved
carnation.
The history of this Society is an en-
viable one : its accomplishments are as-
certained facts regarding culture ; the
diagnosis of diseases, the stimulating ot
efforts to raise new varieties, to say
nothing whatever about the exchange of
experience and good fellowship which
accompanies our annual gathering.
While glorying over the things
achieved, let us eagerly and with firm
tread push on for future conquests ; old
shoes are easy to wear ; long trodden
paths are easily traversed : let us, a as
society, endeavor to solve the problems
confronting us, to raise the standard of
carnation culture from the region of the
speculative, to that of an exact science.
Some one has said "that no one could
define the limits or obstruct the march
of a progressive, energetic or enlightened
Nation." The same holds good regard-
ing a profession, and if we continue in
our quest for knowledge and informa-
tion who, I ask, can limit the good or
stop' the march of the American Carna
tion Society? [Loud and continued ap
New Carnations and Their Introduction
Into Commerce.
Paper readhy Fred. Domer. of Lafayette, Ind..
hefnre the American Carnatinn Sneiety at
Indianavolis, Febnuiril 31, 1894.
New carnations and their introduction
into commerce is a theme which occupies
the minds of a great many fioristsof the
present time. The progress and the im-
provements made in the divine flower
has created a stir over the whole country,
and much has been said and written
about it. New thoughts and ideas chase
the old modes and habits of their culture,
like the new varieties are chasing the
older ones from greenhouse and market.
A great deal can be learned yet. and
much can be said about such an interest-
ing theme, but I will confine myself to a
few views of this all-absorbing phase in
the culture of the carnation.
" Pets " Sbonld not be Made of New Varie-
ties.
When one's occupation leads him
daily through the same channels— an
occupation having its diversities in
the change of the seasons of the year— an
active and observing mind will notice a
great many things which went by un-
observed before. Thoughts fiash through
one's mind which under close dissection
prove mere illusions, hut sometimes
there is a grain of truth worth the while
to analvze and to bring into practical
use. Now we are only too often led by
our self-love and importance to make
pets of our creations, and we all know
pets are very often horrible things in
other people's eyes. We see all their
good points, overlook their faults, and
when, " as with our new varieties of car-
nations," we cast them on the broad field
of commerce, the majority make a sore
struggle for life and go under, never to
be seen again.
It is then our pets are shown to us with
all their faults exposed. Faults which
loving eyes, "or perhaps greedy ones,'
were unable to see before. Now do you
not agree with me that such conduct is
wrong and is often ridiculed to a large
degree? Disappointment and reptoot
will be our reward, and a momentary
gain will be charged to the debit of our
reputation.
The grower of new carnations only too
often falls into the error of idealizing his
new varieties, especially when he grows
only a small number of plants. All the
best care is bestowed upon them ; they
never suffer anything to obstruct them
in their growth. They are kept clean of
decayed leaves, tied up nicely, so that
they are always shown at their best.
In short, they are made pets.
New "Varieties to Have Same Culture as
Ordinary Plants.
We should give our new varieties
the same culture that all carnations re-
quire, and give them a thorough test for
their adaptability as a market variety.
Carnations are unlike chrysanthemums
where some varieties are grown for show
purposes only. We want in a new car
nation, a variety we can grow for a
profit. Pet flowers and pet plants should
cut no figure in selecting a variety for
dissemination.
I am still of the same opinion that I
expressed in my paper read before the S.
A. F. at Toronto, namely : That carna-
tions are more or less short-lived, caused
by their productiveness without suffi-
cient intermission ot rest. This is one
reason why we find a ready market for
good new varieties. However, our chief
aim should be their improvement.
In growing a large number of seed-
lings every year I make it a rule not to
form a decisive opinion on any seed
plant. I merely make my selections of
those I wish to put on trial the next
year, and grow a sufdcient number of
plants for that purpose. These I give
the same treatment, the same care, and
the same exposure that I give all my
other plants. If there is any good m a
variety, any meritorious improvement,
it has to show itself under the general
culture, and should not be forced. True,
we should know what special treatment
to give any one variety, but this cannot
be learnecl in one or two seasons. If
there is any possibility of improving
their merits by a better understanding
of their habits it will be much in their
favor.
Q FECIAL SPEING TRADE EDITION,
O March 17, iS94. First come, best served.
I£ you want a nicely displayed advertise-
lent, send it in before the rush.
The Second Tear the " Year of Trial."
In this second year's growing, "the
year of trial," an observant grower will
notice many interesting features. Many
varieties are going back already, show-
ing unmistakable symptoms of decreasing
vitality. In one plant we would not be
sure whether or not a deficiency was
caused by natural agents, but if we grow
from 12 to 25 and 50 plants of a variety,
and all show the same symptoms, then
there can be no mistake about it : and
these are to be left alone, however prom
ising the seedling plant may have been.
This degeneration will be noticed in
various ways : in a less healthy growth,
split fiowers, "where there was not one
to be seen on the seed plant," weak
stems, smaller flowers, and less free
blooming. The symptoms of degenera-
tion are the same as in old standard
varieties. .
Other varieties will hold their own.
But those showing a marked improve-
ment in the requirements of a good car-
nation are the ones wherefrom to select
the varieties for future use ; and of these
there will onlv be a small number from
the big lot started from seed. An im-
provement over the seed plant I consider
one nf the most important points. It
shows a vitalitv which is not fully de-
veloped and mav yet he imm-oved in the
hands of a careful cultivator.
Essential Points Carnations Must Have.
The other most essential points
are: Strong healthy growth, strong
stem, good form and clear distinct color
of the flower, and freedom of blooming
from earlv to late, for if a variety shall
prove remunerative we must also con-
sider quantity as well as quality. If
these qualities can be found on the trial
bench, one may safely make selections
for introduction into commerce. I will
dwell on this point farther on and will
now take a view of what we consider a
good flower, some would say ideal flow-
ers, but this has too much relation to
pets, as the different persons' ideals differ
very materially.
What is Considered a Good Flower.
In regard to form we will soon
have to take a broader view than we
have hitherto. .Some growers have
expressed their idea, and describe very
minutely how a good flower should be
formed. In one point we all agree, that
is, that the calyx shall not burst. How
the petals are formed and arranged is a
matter of taste as much so as the color of
the flower. I think we will soon term
our carnations as we do chrysanthe-
mums. We will have our incurves and
reflexes, as well as flowers with straight
petals ; flowers symmetrically built, like
a Chinese, or curled and twisted like a
Japanese. To make a comparison with
the rose we will have our American
Beauty and American Belle, but all this
will be governed by the taste of the con-
sumer, and at what remuneration a
variety can be grown.
I should like to make a few remarks
for illustration. I hesitated to send out
Wm.Scott on account of its irregular
and often twisted flower, and only for
its free blooming and vigorous growth
did I put it on the list. From its first
appearance it found favor everywhere,
and is now considered one of the best.
Mrs. Reynolds found less favor on ac-
count o& its tendency to incurve its
large, broad petals ; it is said this is sug-
gestive of going to sleep, although I have
kept flowers in this incurved state for
over a week.
Decided Colors the Best.
As to color. Dame Fashion is ab-
solute ruler. Any color, if decided and
brilliant, is good. It will find its admir-
ers and will be sure to have its day when
finding favor in the eyes of Dame Fash-
ion. Undecided shades, striped and
mottled fiowers, are not so much recog-
nized, but still have their admirers. The
value of the improvements made in the
last four or five years cannot be overes-
timated. The way our work is appreci-
ated is shown by the ready sales of good
flowers at good prices. This encourage-
ment should stimulate us to make fur-
ther efforts in their improvements.
The Introduction of New Varieties
Is a topic of much discussion. A
great deal of dissatisfaction is experi- |
enced by seller and buyer. Various i
ways have been suggested to test the
merits of a variety before it is thrown on
the public, to save the purchaser from
buying worthless stuff. A suggestion
was once offered to appoint Experimen-
tal Stations, noted gi'owers in different
parts of the countrv to try their adapta-
tion to locality as well as to test their
merits on the originator's description.
But what will all these measures avail
in a large countiT like ours. Can we
restrict the usages and liberties of trade
as long as there is no physical or moral
harm done bv the article in question?
Can the American Carnation Society
compel a grower to observe their rules?
No ; not even can the Society compel its
own members, for if the membership be-
comes a fetter to his ideas he will simply
leave it. Our Society is not a society for
amusement ; it treats of our occupation,
and anv wrong, supposed or real, on one
side, with dollars on the other, will soon
decide which way to go.
The only available measure of any im-
portance to separate the chaff from
the grain of the many seedlings now
grown everywhere, has already been
taken hv the Society at our last meet-
ing at Pittsburg, with the resolution
adopted : Not to recognize any seedling.
(Continued on page 218.)
/The^Kloristt's Exchange.
NEW carnations!
THE STUAKT-Brilliant scarlet.
UNCJLE JOHN— Pure white.
E. A. WOOD— Pink variegated.
Goldfinch— Yellow edged piuk.
These four varieties every Krower should
have. The flowei-s find sure sales at good prices.
True scarlets and whites are in demand.
SIO per 100; *7S per 1000.
We have extra fine stock of Diaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, EliJ. Reynolds, Riclimond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR KOlOfArEON,
A general favorite. Extra good for market ai
well as exhibition purposes.
50c. eacli, S6 per doz., SS6 per 100.
Seud for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
WHEN WBmwG MEMTIOW THE m)RIBT'B taCHAHGE
FRiGRlllT MiRDT PINKS
New Mound $5 00
Essex Witcli 5 00
Glen Valley. 4 (jo
Sea Pink 6 Qo
Send for circulars.
THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfieid, Mass.
DA YBREAK CARNA TION.
50,000 Ready March 10th.
$r2.50 per thousand.
S2.00 per hundred.
Guarantee Good Healthy
Well Rooted Cuttings.
terms sxricti.y cash.
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
'Attica, Wyoming Co., New Yorl«.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1694.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRrcE LIST.
"WOT. S-WAYNE,
P. O. Box 886, KBNNEIT SQUARE, PA.
217
The Jacqueminot Carnation
stem la^? rg irmr^i'^i-hef f<!r 'd°u?f °o'^ "i^TAr^Lf^'i^'r^^
chilled or frozen. Notify us and we will ship again. ^^ ''^'"'
Prico, per dox.. $2.00 , lOO, $10.00; per lOOO. $80.00. 260 a» lOOO rale.
L™i!f 1®" = '' * CO' ELLIS (HorfolkCo.), IWIASS.
cahnations.
...-ss^\^NNs..x.., PANSIES.
Fine rooted cuttings of Grace Wilder
Portia, Tidal Wave, Orange Blossom;
$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000; Hinze's
White, $10.00 per 1000; stocky, fine and
healthy.
THE JENNINGS STRAIN OF PANSIES
Pure white, yellow— dark eye, and finest
mixed trade pkt., $1.00 each. Plants
ready March 1st. Blooming plants, $3. 00
per 100; Field plants, medium size, $5 00
per 1000. Cash with order.
CARNATIONS
Rooted Cuttings. Now Ready.
BOOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. "OOTED CUTTINGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION
STOCKS OF
FINE
DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
Catalogne, ready January 1, 1894. Correspondence solicited.
WQ MENTION THF FLOHIST'a EXCHANQE
I^atorson, la". J.
BOUTON DOR
Messrs DAILLEDOUZB BROS.,
I'JLATBUSH,
New Xork, Feb. 1st, 1894.
100
E.
B. JENJflNGS,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
•■• SOUTHPORT, CONN.
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for " best seed-
7°?o,°' anycolor " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, M. Color between Daybreak and
wilder.
" 1 like its color better than Daybreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
Sweetbrier is all that can be desired "
„ ^ W. A.MANDA.
Booted^ outting8,_ SIO.OO per lOO ;
■ Delivery to begin
SSO.OO per lOOO.
February 1, '94.
Flowery brought_$5.00 Pe^M. J^holesale
Freeman's
at J.
winter.
^'°|8lTje^!^^ &^ri'o<5o°'"^.'' ^""°«^='
Send for price list.
EDW.SWAYNE,Keiinett Square, Pa.
«HEH WRITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST-S EXCHAHBE
CARNATIONS
Rooted uttings of tlie following varieties
now Ready. Entirely free from mat.
I have never bad rust on the place.
PORTIA « J ,
UZZIE McGOWAN... l'
PURITAN ]■„-
NBLUE LEWIS ,5„
FRED. DORNEK... -.'gO
GRACE WILDER.. ,'nn
AURORA ••'.'...'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.;;;!; iiso
100,000 Kdoted Cuttings Carnations 'ready. ' If
wanted by mail add 10c. per 100 for postage.
COLEUS.
im T? S P«<i<ler, If ordered alone, 65ots. per
;«; i,S,'^°'''"^ '^'"' wanted by mail add lOota
per 100 for postage. 60,000 ready. »"" ^ui-ts.
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana....60c. per 100
P.Major 50e. '•
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
8 SS^B^S'Sf aSsrj!ij?rM?5 *" =""""-*•■ »«'-"
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
iVXV^l?'^'^ 15» w™
»L^3t.^ ''"*'' ISO woo
?. I ::,: 1™ 12 00
Cash with order. 10c. per 100 extra when ordered
?o?t?fca'i!in'°gt'ind'rntr "'">''"'"' ^''"^ "" "'
JAMES HORAN, Florist, Bridgeport, Conn.
WHEW WRrriNG MEMTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMBF
GRAND CARNATIONS,
ROOTED CVTXIKJGS.
w_ s— u o , , ,. PerlOO. Pe^MOO•
Goldfinch, yellow, edged plni, strong
healthy, very free 10.00 76.00
Helen Keller, white, martedpink 12 00 90 00
Annie Pliley, light pink, fine 12.00 90 00
Uncle John, large, fine white 10.00 76 00
The Stuart, brilliant scarlet, good. . .10.00 75 00
E. A. Wood, pink variegated, fine in 00 76' 00
Dorner-s Set of 1893 6.00 ia,oo
Daybreak, Edna Craig. Tidal Wave, Thos. Cartledge
Sliver Spray. Emily Pierson.Puritaji, Nancy Hanks
UcGowan. and all the other leading varieties.
LARGE STOCK READY NOW. Send for prices.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, - - _ MICHIGAN.
demandln th^ retlll traSS!' Yonrs truly" •""■• " '"" ^'^^''^ "« '"
[Signed] CHAS. IHORLBT.
Price for Rooted Cuttings, ready March 1st, $2.00 per dozen; $10.00
per Hundred; $75.00 per Thousand.
Orders an^am strict rotation. 250 at 1000 rates. We invite all to come and see it grow and
convince themselves. It only takes one hour from New Fork City
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.Y.
THESE SEVEIV SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better tlian
MAD. DIAZ. ALBERTINI
DAYBREAK
WILLIAM SCOTT
LIZZIE McGOWAN..." ]'i,
UNCLE JOHN WW
PURITAN
THE STUART
Roses.
Per 100
light pink S6 00
flesh pink 3 00
bright pink 5 00
pure white g 00
" 10 00
" 8 00
T., a , Geranium scarlet 10 00
i?on nr" .l"i i"".""!/'-! °f «'«J"'°™ -^'= 1-e sold at
Per 1000
S60 00
85 00
45 00
15 00
76 00
15 00
76 00
.Sl.OO
NEW CARNATIONS
LOIS C. HAETTEL,
A new white variety of Cali-
fornia origin and one of the
most prolifle and continuous
flowering varieties ever intro-
duced. The cut gives a good
idea of the actual size and ap-
pearance of the flower. The
petals are very heavily fring-
ed, giving it a peculiar lace like
appearance ; the habit of the
plant is all that can be desired,
while in fragrance it excels
any variety now on the
market.
HAWAII.
A pretty fancy variety;
ground color white, laced and
striped with carmine ; entirely
distinct from anything sent
out before.
We offer strong rooted out-
tings of each of the above,
ready March 1st, at $1.00 per
dozen ; a6.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per
1000.
an average of $30.00
. We offer strong young
X.™ t,- ■ ,. . Stock, All orders filled
TUB ^^-^.^ Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE CARDENS^^UEEM.«t, l. I.
per 1000 during the months of November, December and Tanu'ai
p an s from the soil, April delivery, at abo™ prices. WarS
strictly in rotation as entered. - ■ ' •■'"anie(
HENRY A. DREER,
MENTION PAPER.
Philadelphia, Pa.
218
The Florist's Exchanger
for any award of any kind, unless it is
in the third year's blooming. This meas-
ure will at least force the grower of new
varieties to give them a more thorough
trial if he values any of the American
Carnation Society's awards.
The American Carnation Society has
accomplished a great deal in the short
time of its existence, and should com-
mand the respect of every florist. Any
award given by this body should be
prized as the highest honor that can be
bestowed on a new variety. If the
Society would arrange a Carnation Ex-
hibition for competition at a suitable
time in the year, much more good could
be accomplished. As a Society we can
only compliment the good and denounce
the worthless. This leads to the conclu-
sion that every grower must be his own
judge. And, in fact, no grower can de-
pend on a new variety unless he has made
a trial for himself, for we must deal with
a factor that cannot be overlooked, " the
adaptability of a variety to the locality,
and would like to add— to the mode of
culture he practices." How often we
hear thatcertain varieties grown in the
East will not do well in the West, and
vice versa. Still more, it is often re-
ported that in a radius of 50 miles, one
variety does better in one locality than
another. How often you read reports in
the Florists' Exchange or the American
Florist that one grower has one variety
to perfection while another variety looks
poor, and with his nextneighbor he finds
the reverse. What would experimental
stations amount to in the face of such
facts.
Every Grower Must Make His Own Ex-
periments.
I repeat it again every grower must
experiment for himself and grow that
which will do best with him. He is not
expected to try every new variety he
sees advertised, but to select what may
suit his wants or may prove a better-
ment over what he is growing, and give
them a test on his place. It is unjust for
one to condemn avariety he cannot grow
with profit, while another can. The
grower of a new variety, if honest in his
convictions, can not be blamed when it
turns out a failure at other places. Some-
times the introducer of a new variety is
accused of propagating the life out of a
variety in trying to fill all his orders from
a small number of plants. Such an ac-
cusation may sometimes be true, but on
the other hand the buyer sometimes fol-
lows this same example and keeps on
propagating from the young weakened
plants, and makes two and three out of
one. The question of this kind of practice
can be answered with the adage, "as we
sow we reap."
Like all new articles our new carna-
tions have to run the gauntlet of taste and
criticism of the grower and consumer; if
tasteful to the consumer, and remunera-
tive to the grower, it is a " go."
Manv new varieties have been intro-
duced into commerce in late years, a
ereat manv will follow in the future.
Old varieties will be laid aside like a worn |
out, threadbare garment, and replaced
with new ones. Other new varieties
will find their way into commerce on
account of their superiority over existing
varieties. The same law that rules com-
merce will answer here, the good will
survive, the worthless will go under.
Business tricks may help for a time but
honesty will prevail.
quickly to our own ideals, that the great
development of our greenhouse garden-
ing in recent years has resulted in a
wonderful evolution of forcing varieties,
and in a corresponding poverty of border
varieties, so that while the border varie-
ties are the original stock from which
all other types of carnations have come,
and are still the most important family
across the Atlantic, in this new country,
with distinct ideals, the children have far
outnumbered and even obscured the
parent.
These two great groups of carnations
are opposed to each other in various at-
tributes, but particularly, I think, in
three. , ^,
The border varieties are low or rather
dwarf and tufted; they produce the
greater part of their bloom in a compara-
tively short space of time, and the individ-
ual flowers need not be very large.
The forcing type demands a very tall
plant and it loses its habit of standing
erect, the production of flowers is distri-
buted over several months and the in-
dividual flowers must be large.
In short, in the one case, the ideal lies
in the plant and its effect as a mass ; in
the other, the only ideal is the individual
flower.
Vienna, which bore single and semi-
double little flowers of very pure and
dainty colors, ranging from ivory white
to rose red. Some of the plants had
been taken up in the Fall and removed
to the house for Winter bloom, and
here, too, the Vienna was very pleasing.
These hardy carnations are perennial,
although so good results cannot be ex-
pected from the subsequent seasons of
bloom, and it is best to raise new plants
annually. A collection of the best named
border sorts from Europe would undoubt-
edly afford some excellent varieties for
this country. At all events they could
be depended upon to give perfectly
adaptive offspring in the course of a very
few generations of plants.
SPECIAL SPRING TKADE EDITION,
March 17, 1894. First come, best served.
If you want a nicely displayed advertise-
ment, send it in before the rush.
Border Carnations.
Poper by Prof. i. H. BaiUy, of Ifhaca, N. T.,
read before the Americfm Carnation Society
aJt Indianapolis, FOyruant 21, 1894.
A year ago I urged upon this Society
the importance of encouraging the cul-
tivation of the out-door or border types
of carnations, which have been an im-
portant feature of European gardens for
centuries. I then called attention to the
fact that only one of the several leading
families of carnations is commonly
known in this country— the Winter or
forcing types. It is a signal illustration
of the fact that plants adapt themselves
I have insisted upon this antithesis in
these two types of carnations in order to
correct what I believe to be a wrong ten-
dency in the attempt to popularize out-
door or border carnations in this
country— the belief that the forcing
varieties can be adapted to this purpose
by propagating them in Summer or Fall,
and thus changing their season of bloom.
It is true that the forcing kinds will
grow and flower well under this treat-
ment, but they are not the type of plant
which is adapted to the requirements of
out-door ornamentation. For this pur-
pose we need a plant which needs no
staking, which will give a definite and
emphatic season of bloom by means of
which strong effects can be produced,
and the size of individual blooms can
safely be sacrificed to productiveness and
habit of plant. It is obviously unwise
to attempt to impress forcing varieties
into service in the open, and it would be
a loss of time and effort to endeavor to
breed adaptive varieties from them.
We should begin, as a foundation, with
the best existing border varieties, and
endeavor to adapt them, by intelligent
cultivation, to American conditions.
And it is from these border carnations,
too, that we are to expect the best varie-
ties for pot culture.
If we fully accept the above proposi
tions I am sure that we shall find little
difficulty in growing border carnations
in America. Gardeners of foreign birth
often- dismiss the hardy carnations by
saying that our climate is too hot and
dry for them. While there may be
much truth in this position, it is also
true that many and perhaps all of the
border varieties can be grown here with
little trouble. Some persons have grown
them with perfect satisfaction for years,
I and visitors to the World's Fair in early
' August must have noticed a glowing
bed of them upon the Wooded Island.
In order to determine if these plants can
be successfully grown with only ordin-
ary care, such as any person can give,
we secured seeds in the Spring of 1892
of the following strains: Early Margaret,
Self-colored, Early Dwarf Mixed Vienna,
Red Grenadine, Splendid Rose-leaved,
Picotee and some others. These were
sown in boxes in the greenhouse on the
8th of March, but they might just as
well have been sown out-of-doors when
the season opened. The plants were set
in the field as the season advanced. A
few of them bloomed in the Fall. 'They
were allowed to grow through the Winter
wholly unprotected, although they grew
upon 'bald hill-top, and the last Winter
was severe at Ithaca. They all wintered
well, and they began to bloom about the
middle of June, and gave an uninter-
rupted display of bright colored and in-
teresting forms until late in August. Al-
though the lot was a mixed one. having
come from seeds, all the varieties were
interesting, particularly the single flow-
ers. If anv one strain were more pleas-
ing than another, it was probably the
Carnations for Cut Flowers.
Paper read ty Mr. Bugene Dailledowe, Flai-
Imsh, N. T., before the American Carnation
Society at Indianapolis, Ind., February 21,
1894.
Before reading the few notes I have
prepared on the subject, "Carnations for
Cut Flowers," I will make a few remarks
on the early varieties, or the real begin-
ning of the culture of the divine flower
in this country to any extent.
The first white was, as far as I can
learn, Mont Blanc, and it was imported
into this country in the fifties. The
flower was very large and shapely ;
possibly as good as has been seen up to
this date ; but the plant was a very tall
grower and shy bloomer. Prior to this
time there were only a few varieties in
cultivation, among them a bright red,
a variegated, and two or three others.
They had all the same failing, being shy
bloomers and very tall growers. Un-
fortunately, I have not been enabled to
learn the names of the varieties.
In 1858 came another importation, this
time in the right direction. It was the
famous La Purite, from Lyons, France,
and its arrival is still fresh in the mem-
ory of a few old florists. In the same
lot was De Fountaine, probably the first
of the yellow class.
In the Spring of 1863 some seed was
imported from the amateur and special-
ist who raised the two last named varie-
ties. From the seed quite a lot of plants
were raised, and bloomed in the Fall of
the same year. Among these were
President De Grauw ; it was not con-
sidered of much value, but was.however,
kept for another trial, as it showed a
tendency to bloom freely, Flatbush,
another variety, was considered the pick
of the lot, and I am told it was the finest
white carnation ever seen up to the
present day ; but its life was of short
duration, as it split badly and would not
root. General Grant, another white,
was thought much of, but it also failed
to stand the test long. In 1864 President
De Grauw outshone all the others, and
was the standard white variety for many
^ In the Spring of 1864 (March) plants of
President De Grauw and Flatbushwere
offered for sale; the first fifty were sold
to Peter Henderson, in five-inch pots, at
$3.00 each. This was considered quite a
start In 1865 a catalogue was issued by
Dailledouze, Zeller & Gard, containing
125 varieties. This firm introduced La
Purite and De Fountaine in this country,
and also raised and disseminated Presi-
dent De Grauw, Flatbush, and many
other varieties, several of which would
be appreciated to-day.
Points on Culture.
the proper time to make cuttings, I
should say that it depends altogether on
your stock ; that is, when it is in the
best condition — any time from Novem-
ber until May for Winter blooming.
After the cuttings are rooted, I prefer
I planting them in shallow boxes, two-
' and-a-half inches deep, with plenty of
drainage. Keep close for a few days,
then gradually harden them off. The
cooler you can keep them, without
freezing, the better ; plenty of light and
air is very essential.
In our locality we generally plant
about the middle of April, providing the
ground is in condition and the weather
will permit. I believe the earlier this
work is done the better. We always
plant in freshly ploughed ground, and
we never allow it to be turned over a
night before planting. We keep as close
to the plough as possible, and find it
quite an advantage. Plants take hold
in fresh ground very quickly. By keep-
ing the weeds down, cultivating and
topoing, plants should be in good condi-
tion to house about the middle of Sep-
tember,
In the houses we plant altogether on
benches four inches deep, and we find
this method suits us best. We gave up
solid beds some four years ago. We do
not like to lift plants too far forward in
buds, as it checks them severely and is
sure to tell for a long time afterward.
We find the crimson varieties hardest
to move. Great attention should be paid
these ; they should be topped back about
two weeks before lifting, as it helps
them materially. A little shading will
also help them. We have had no trouble
with the other varieties we grow. Keep
them close and well sprinkled for a few
days, then air gradually.
Firing.
This should be done early, or as
soon as the nights become damp and
chilly, even though you have to keep
on a little air to reduce the temperature.
It is at this period that most of the dis-
eases are contracted.
The first point we have to consider is
to start with good, strong, healthy cut-
tings ; root them where you will, in a
north, south, east or west house, so long
as you accomplish the task. I prefer a
north house, because, when they are
once inserted in the sand and thoroughly
watered, they require little attention,
except a light sprinkling, and air when
the weather will permit. Air should be
given on all possible occasions, as it
keeps the house sweet and dries up the
condensed moisture, which is bound to
form in a north hous».
I find it makes no difference whether
or not I use a knife in cutting. As to
"Watering.
This important part wUl depend
on the composition of your soil. We
ourselves have a very heavy loam, with
considerable clay, and find that we can
water only when the beds are quite dry.
We then give them a thorough soaking,
which will last one and sometimes two
weeks, according to the weather. (This
is for the Winter months.) Syringing
we do not find necessary during Decem-
ber and January, except in houses facing
the south, as they require more airing.
They will be benefited by syringing on
all very fine days, being sure the plants
will dry before night.
In houses with full southern exposure
the culture of carnations differs much
from that in dull, dark houses, partly
shaded from morning or afternoon sun,
I prefer 50 degrees for a night tem-
perature as a minimum, raising it a lit-
tle higher on warm nights and reducing
it slightly on cold nights. For the day-
time I start to air it at 55 degrees,
weather permitting, and allow the tem-
perature to rise to about 75 degrees by
noon. This must be understood to be
sun heat, not fire heat.
Varieties,
In white, with us, up to last Win-
ter nothing^ could compare for profit
with Silver Spray. Now, however, we
have to look farther, and we have substi-
tuted Lizzie McGowan, which is recog-
nized as the standard white of to-day.
I believe there is room for improvement
on this good variety ; the flowers are not
always of as good a form as I should
like, at least in our locality. We
have had very good success with Puri-
tan, and must sav that if it would bloom
a little more freely we would prefer it tc
Lizzie McGowan, as the flowers arf
much better shaped. Mrs. Fisher wil
not do well in our locality, although w(
(Continued on page 220 )
Xhe Klorist's Exchanqk.
219
IfCPDCIIilC Mammoth, perfectly clean
■ tIlDCIIII«i and strong- plants, $3.00 per
100. Transplanted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.
Rooted cutting-8, $6.00 per 1000, all to color. Cash.
W. B. Woodruff, Florist, Westfleld, N. J
VERBENAS.
We are booking: orders for rooted
cutting's of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many .
flattering- testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
COLXJIMBIA.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
[Booted Cuttings of all tlie best kinds now ready. Niveus Prps W R STniti. r^irioTi
( .o-S'lnf?('^y^^'^'"'-' *^■2''P^^1'"'• I-"* f«raished on application. '*'
,AS>PAKA(jUS, ConoTer's Colossal and Palmetto, strong 2 year old plants.
' ^^I- '^HB FORCING ROSES. A fall line of seasonable cut flowers all the time.
™- A. N. PIERSON, Cromivell, Conn.
EVERY FLORIS1' OUGHT TO
INSURE HIS GLASS AGAIKSX
HAII,.
For particulars address
JOHN O. ESLGR, Sec'r, Saddle River, N.J.
splendid background for that variety. We have
■"" * '"■ •■ years with perfect success.
Ii"oliage same
by mail
for tlir
Not a vein of any color ^ .„
shapeasC. Verachaffeltii. $1.00 per di
post paid. Keady 1st April.
R. P. JEKEREY & SOI«,
Bellmore, Queens Co., L,. I., N. Y,
WHEMWRrriHG MEHTIOW THE rtORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTED CUTTINGS
COLTCTm '"==' varieties, per 100, 75 cents; per
V,Wl-,J2y \J O, ijoo, J5QI, Plants 6f same from
2i4 inch pots, per 100, $2.50 : per 1000, ¥20.00.
ALTERNANTHERAS, i^^H^SS?
PI^ANTSt, from Z}4 in. pots, per 1000, $20.00.
These prices ffood for orders received during
February and March. Send all orders to
Mrs. A. Lamberf. 6S6 E. Fair St., Ailanla, Ga.
FLORIST'S EKCHflNfiP
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Bl. e. Hill, Dominntion, Biann, W. H.
liincolu, Itlrs. Kottler, Gloriosum, L.ouis
Boebiner, R. Bottomly, 75 cts. per 100.
Harry May. Ada Spanldine, G. W. Cbllds.
$1.50 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER.
F. E. HAYWARD, East Braintrse, Mass.
Aiitll
Paris
Daisy, Feverfew, Salvia, Fuchi,iB,
Begonias, 'Mums. March 15th delivery.
2ii in. pots, *3.0U per 100; 25 at 100 rates.
TeriBB Cash.
B. F. LITTLEFIELD, take Tiew, Mass.
Zonale Geraniums, assorted rooted cuttings
jer 100, »1.50. Heliotrope, per 100, $1.25. Scarlet
5?«.''>,J^1U''"'- *1-^- Beeonia lUetallica, per
00, |1.60. Fuchsias, per 100, $1.25. Alyssnm, per
00, $1.00. Clirysantheiaums. twelve kinds, per
00, $1.50. Greviliea, 3 in. pots, fine, per 100, $5.00.
'•'^SP'.'i J'l'"''"i'=''> ''^ ™-. per 100, $8.00; 2><3 in..
100, $3.00, (Jhnucerhouse and others, per 100
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdener, Charity, Lincoln,
L. Canning;, Ada Spaulding, Boehmer, Eda
Praaa, Wanamaker, E. G. HIM, Tuxedo, etc,
16 ots. each; $1.20 per doz; $8. CO per ICO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
26 cts.
Orders booked now for the leading varie-
ties of Carnailons, Coleus, Chryaanthemums,
etc. cuttlngB.
SMILAX, $1.20 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.
TERMS OASn WITH OK0ER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
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(Continued from page 218.)
hear flattering accounts of it in other
sections.
Pink. — This class has a very broad
scope. I believe that Grace Wilder,
which has stood the test against all later
comers for many years, will have to suc-
cumb ; but which of the varieties will be
the standard pink is yet hard to tell. Of
the thoroughly tested varieties Daybreak
is the universal favorite, as it properly
should be, though I do not consider this
in direct competition with pinks of the
Wilder color. We have had many in-
In light pinks we are.more fortunate.
I consider "Daybreak" by far the best
and give it first place. Although not as
free a bloomer as it might be, it has
always given satisfactory returns in com-
parison with other varieties. " Edna
Craig" is of good form and color when
grown to perfection. This variety grew
strong and healthy in the field, and tor a
time after being housed it did very well,
producing flowers of good color. W hen
the Winter set in, however, the blooms
came " OS-colored." "Edna Craig" is
undoubtedly desirable under favorable
conditions and, most likely, requires en-
tirely difiierent treatment. "Wm.
troductions the past year or two, and . u u 4.^ ■ .i,- <- „„a
quite a few look well. We should be | Scott ^ is much betom^hisrespect.^^a^
able to select one or more varieties to fill ' ' " - .- « »<-=
the biU.
will be grown in place of "Wilder
vation in the field. I mean by this that
you must keep the soil in a mellow con-
dition. This can be done only by at-
tending to it after every rain, no matter
how light or frequent, always waiting,
of course, until the soil is in condition to
work. The idea is to be prepared for the
drought that comes upon us in July or
August. Plants treated thus will be less
liable to the attack of rust which is sure
to follow with moist, cool nights, to
plants that have already suffered more
or less during the trying ordeal. This is
especially true with varieties which are
more inclined to this disease, such as
"Silver Spray" and others of like nature
To illustrate I will cite a case coming
within my observation, and let you form
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Bed. — I have not been able to procure,
as yet, a variety to satisfy me in this color.
Portia stands first with me as a tested
variety to date.
Carmine. — In this color I find Tidal
Wave still in the lead, though it does
not succeed in all localities. For me it
has more good points than any other
carnation on the market.
Crimson.— I find Ferdinand Mangold
about the best, with some bad faults.
Crimson Coronet has a good color, and is
the best keeper in its class, though the
flower is rather small.
Variegated.— J. J. Harrison, as a tested
variety, easily leads. With me, its
greatest fault is an inclination to burst,
but we are promised some better in this
class in the near future.
Yellow. — This class, though beautiful,
has not been satisfactory to most grow-
ers. Buttercup is fine, but does not pay.
Golden Gate is not good enough, and the
other yellows we have tried are not sat-
isfactory, with the exception of Bouton
d'Or, which has many good points, and,
I believe, will be grown for profit.
Much more could be said, but I fear I
have overtaxed your patience.
when it becomes better known. The your own judgment. The year Ben Hur
Desirable Varieties of Carnations and
How They May be Improved.
Paper Read by B. Wiiierstaetter, of Cincin-
nati, before the American Carnation Society
at Irtdfonapolis, February 31,11894.
In preparing this paper I shall only
class as desirable those varieties that are
early, prolific, and constant bloomers. A
desirable variety should possess most of
the following points of merit :
A constitution that is not so easily af-
fected by the disease termed " carnation
rust." It should be an early, constant
bloomer, with long, stiff stem and non-
splitting calyx. The flowers should be of
good size, form and substance. They
should open well in the short days of
Winter, and the petals should not come
crimped. The flower, when brought to
perfection, should be tuUand high in the
center so as to show as little of pollen as
possible. In my judgment, any carnation
showing the pollen in quantity is as
- objectionable as the chrysanthemum
with an open center. This is not so
noticeable in the yellow and white varie-
ties as in the darker ones, but I consider
it an imperfection nevertheless.
Colors Classed and Reviewed.
I have heard it remarked time and
again that we have plenty of good white
varieties. We have quite a number that
are good in their way, but none of them
give entire satisfaction. " Silver Spray'
I have found most satisfactory, but this
variety is liable to disease and unde-
sirable on this account. " Lamborn " is
a very good white but fails to open well
in the Winter months. " Wm. Swayue "
is only desirable when short stem flowers
are wanted, " Lizzie McGowan " does
well until Winter when it comes im-
perfect, petals reflex and calyx bursts.
" Hinze's White" and "Puritan" have
always proved too late to be profitable.
" Mrs. Fisher " is not good as a Winter
bloomer, coming pink and weak stem-
med, but as a Summer bloomer I consider
it the best white. From what I have
seen of the new white carnation ' ■ Uncle
John," am inclined to believe it a de-
sirable variety and worthy of a trial.
only objection to it is the superfluous
wood all along the stem j especially is
this the case where staking has been
neglected. -Of the deeper colored pinks,
"Tidal Wave" takes the lead. 1 doubt
if there is another variety that gives the
average grower as much satisfaction as
this one. It never fails to open, is
always in bloom, and has a constitution
second to none. Its only fault is its short
stem in the early Fall. Another variety
of this color is the new "Adelaide Kres-
ken." This is far superior to " Tidal
Wave," having very muchlarger flowers,
of a more pleasing shade, and stems
much longer.
In scarlets the only desirable variety is
Portia." We are waiting patiently for
a larger flower possessing the same good
qualities.
In crimson none are very satisfactory
to the grower who consigns his flowers,
as all lose their brightness after being
cut. Those who have a home trade
think "Anna Webb" and "Orient" in the
order named, most desirable. "Mrs. F.
Mangold" is not the bloomer that "Anna
Webb" or "Orient" is, but has a much
larger and better flower when coming,
but it never fails to burst its calyx, how-
ever, in the Winter months when the
blooms are most valuable.
With the variegated sorts I have had
little experience, as the Cincinnati trade
does not demand this class, I havetried
"Chester Pride," "J. J. Harrison," and
"Paxton," but found them shy bloomers
in the Fall and Winter months
Our list of yellow varieties is very
limited, and, consequently, we have few
that come anywhere near being desira
ble. "Buttercup" ranks highest. "Go!
den Gate" is entirely too small. This,
however, would not be an objection, if it
would not persist in splitting its calyx.
"Pride of Penhurst" and "Field of Gold"
are too late. They cannot be brought in
earlier than March. As a cut flower,
"Golden Triumph" is altogether out of
the question ; why it was ever put on
the market as such is more than I can
imagine. There may be desirable varie-
ties not mentioned in this paper, but
having had no experience with them
and not having seen them growing, am
was disseminated the plants were en-
tirely free from disease. They were
potted, and after making large enough
growth to allow the tops to be used as
cuttings, were tipped, placed out in
frames, and then planted out in the
fleld, doing very nicely. About the 22d
or 3iid of June we had our last rain,
which was very heavy. The soil was
not in condition to be worked for eight
or ten days after. We neglected hoeing
until the soil became quite hard and dry.
This left the plants in poor shape to
withstand a di-ought, consequently they
suffered greatly, and when the rain
came, and with it the cool, moist nights,
they fell an easy prey to the disease.
The tops, when rooted, were potted in
due time, and planted out about two
weeks before the rain. On account of
being late in planting and small they
were not neglected, they were hoed
and mulched and watered once.
These withstood the drought remark-
ably well, and by Fall made fine,
healthy, little plants, entirely free from
rust. Experience has taught me that
plants affected with rust had best never
be housed, as I have always found it up-
hill work to free them entirely from the
disease.
Housing Plants.
In housing the plants in Fall, I have
always found that they do best in new
soil. Judgment should be used in plant-
ing strong growing varieties far enough
apart to allow them room to spread and
not meet each other until January, asfrom
this time on the conditions are not so
favorable for the rust. Cultivation
should be attended to. The soil should
be kept in a mellow condition, but this
should not be done before the plants are
fairly well estabUshed, "Ventilation
should be left on night and day, even
during nights when fires are necessary
in early Fall, Everything should be
done to have the plants in as healthy
condition as possible by December 1,
Always attend to ventilation the mo-
ment the sun strikes your houses. Do
not wait until the temperature is the re-
quired height, but begin at once, so that
your rise will be as near Nature as possi-
ble. Great care should be taken to have
seed parent, with different varieties of
the same color as the pollen parent.
As to constitution, it is not necessary
that both varieties used in crossing
should be rust-proof to produce a healthy
constitution, as I found in the eight
varieties which I saved for further trial
from the cross of "Silver Spray" and
' 'Tidal Wave." Of these eight varieties,
three were subject to rust, and the rest
were free from it. They were all grown
in the same house and no fungicide was
used to prevent the disease. The bloom-
ing qualities take more after the pollen
parent. This trait I have found in all
the other crosses with the exception of
one; namely, "Tidal Wave" with "Fred,
Creighton." In this case the blooming
quality took after its seed parent. ' 'Sil-
ver Spray" seed always produces more
or less purple varieties ; its own flowers
being at times tinted with this shade, I
am inclined to think that it originated
from some variety of this shade in an
earlier generation, I think it is very
important to know the ancestors of any
variety on which we work, and by keep-
ing a strict record of what different
crosses bring forth, to learn how many
come single, how many double, how
many are of good form, how many are
weak-stemmed, how many strong, how
many come with a strong constitution ,
how many with a weak one, and numer-
ous other points, all of which it takes to
make a desirable variety. We may, by
studying such records, be able to bring
to light the probabilities of producing
the "ideal desirable variety" that shall
possess the blooming qualities of a "Sil-
ver Spray," the stem of a "Daybreak,"
the form of a "Buttercup," the constitu-
tion of a "Portia," and the size of a
"Malmaison."
unable to express an opinion in regard to plants perfectly dry over night. They
them, should never be watered overhead when
there is danger of their remaining wet
This can onlv be
How May Tliese Varieties be Improved ?
I fear what I have to say will
add but little light to that which is al-
ready known. Cuttings should be made
from blooming wood, as they, without
doubt, make the "stockiest plants,"
Potting them is preferable to planting
them in boxes for the reason that, when
treated in this way, plants receive no
check until lifted in the Fall, Another
advantage is that planting can be de-
ferred until later in the Spring, when
danger of colds and severe rains is over,
I have found that cuttings treated in
this way, and planted out about the mid-
dle of May, always make the strongest
and healthiest plants, A further advan
tage in this treatment is that when you
are ready- to lift them you have a fine
ball of thickly netted roots the size of
the pot, and this will greatly help the
plants to recover when inside. This may
not be considered an advantage in sandy
soils, but in clay it undoubtedly is.
Hints on Prevention of Kust.
Probably you have had a bad case
of rust on your place. It is in your
power to prevent its occurrence to some
there is danger
any length of time,
done in early Fall and late Spring,
All remedies as preventives of the
rust can be used by spraying at this
time, but when firing, should be applied
to the pipes. For this use sulphide of
potassium, as sulphate of copper is liable
to ruin the pipes, I have always found
cool, wet weather most favorable for the
disease, and on all such occasions put on
heat and open ventilators, I have found
that by strictly adhering to these direc-
tions the health of the plant is improved
and disease is less liable to attack them.
Improving Desirable Varieties from Seed.
To improve on desirable varie-
ties from seed, I have had but two years'
experience, and perhaps what I have to
say is mere theory. I have found that I
can reproduce the color of "Daybreak"
by using "Silver Spray" and "Tidal
Wave" with "Silver Spray" as the seed
parent, but could not get anything near
this color when crossing with "W, F,
Dreer," This cross produced more deep
pink and purple, which goes to show that
r„..„„t, the result is entirely different, as far as
extent by thorough and frequent culti- 1 color is concerned, when using the same
CARNATIONS IN CANADA.
Pajier read by Mr. Walter Muston, Deer Park,
Ont., before the American Cal notion Society at
Indianapolts, Ind., February, 21, 1894.
My paper is entitled " Carnations in
Canada ;" not a very inexhaustible sub-
ject I can assure you, Canada being a
part of America, only a little farther
north , The climate is somewhat similar,
in BO far as our cultivation is concerned.
Upon receiving the secretary's request
to write this paper I hesitated some time,
as I have never attempted anything of
this kind before, and I only wish that it
had been placed in the hands of a more
competent man than myself, as I am not
a carnation specialist, I will, therefore,
ask you to bear with me if this paper is
not up to the standard.
The carnations we grow are in the
main the same as are grown in this
country ; some kinds do well with us,
some do fairly well, and some are no
good at aU, The carnation that heads
the list with us is Daybreak. Wherever
we see it grown it is in fine shape, from
the man that grows a hundred of it to
the one who grows thousands of it, the
same is said of it. It has a fine constitu-
tion, is a vigorous grower, can be picked
with good long stems and is always in
demand ; in fact, it seems to be no re-
specter of places like the most varieties,
but grows well everywhere and in any
soil,
I hardly know which to place next on
the list, some kinds doing better with
some than others. Silver Spray used to
be the standby for white, but it is acting
badly now, its flowers come small and
streaked, it is not the carnation it was a
few years ago. Some grow Lizzie Mc-
Gowan, but it does not seem to do well
and the flowers do not seem to have the
symmetry that we look for in a carna-
tion. A few (ourselves among the num-
ber) grow Hinze's White; it perhaps
does not give as many flowers as some of
{Continued on page 234.)
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tles and specialties free to all. Address, cash with
order, please.
J. C. GIBSON, Woodbury, N. J,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
We Do Not Sell Our Chickens
Before They Are Hatched,
But we do sell our Eoses and Carnations
when they are grown in 2-in. pots.
We now have thousands of them and
shall be pleased to quote you prices.
Our plants are grown for cut flowers, not
forced for cuttings.
A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU.
DAVID CI^IFKE,
Main and Johnson Sts., GERUANTOWlf, PHILA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE fl.ORIST'3 EXCHANGE
Galadi
ni in., 85.0o''per'l06TW<
Sr.OO per 100.
Tuberoses, tall double and Fenrl,
4 in. and up in circum"" si nn
per 100; *8.00 per 1000.
11 uouuie auu jreui-i,
a circumference, $1.00
STORRS&HARniSONCO,Painesville,Ohio
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
e FUCIISil, LITTLE BEIUTT.
10,000 now ready for shipping ; strong plants from
2 In. pots. This is positively the best selling Fuchsia
€!ver introduced ; it needs no special care lo bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early in March, and
continues getting better as the season advances,
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom.
We have been growing this variety tor five years ;
last year we grgw iS.uOO and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means i f selling
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
customers. Every live florist should grow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of $3.0U or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. Xhis will surely be a proiit-
able investment, as it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in i in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in Itss time, with
less care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars writefor circular.
Prices ;— Plants from 2 in. pots, $2,60 per doz ;
$4.00 per 25; $6 00 per 60; $12.U0 per 100. Cash
With order.
r,II«COL,M I. NEKK, Florist,
40I0 Butler St., Pittst>ur£li, l»a.
Cliicago, 111.
* * * To tell the truth your paper is a gem ; it
has not its equal for business ; we hope itwlll reach
every florist in the Far West. I do not see how any
one can get along without it.
ART FLORAL CO.
IMPORTED ♦ DACt^C
BUDDED ♦ IVUOIVO.
"We offer an extra fine stock of the
following choice varieties, in strong 2
year old plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
Alfred Colomb M. Gabriel Iiuizet
Anna de Diesbach Magna Charta
Baron de Bonstettiu MervelUe de I.von
Blanciie Moreau -n i -h-t
Comtess de Muran- J^^^ Neyron
aise Prince de Rolian
Duke of Edinburgh Queen of Queens
£arl of Dufiferin Rugosa
Fislier Holmes " Alba
Gen. Jacqueminot Street Briar
Glorie de Margottin White Baroness
La France William Lobb
Mabel Morrison Ulrich Bmnner
Mad. Chas. W^ood Xavier Olibe
$2 a doz.; $i2a 100; $ilO a (000.
Alfred K. Williams Duchess of Albany
Boule de Neige Persian Yellow
Capt. Christy Souv. de Malmaison
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per tOO.
Cloth of Gold W. A. Richardson
Gloirede Dijon Waltham Climber,
Lamarqne *
Reine Marie Henri- ■"<». 1
ette Waltham Climber,
Solfaterre No. 3
$3.00 per dozen.
These prices are good for orders received
during February and March.
HBXRY A. DRBBR,
7t4 Chestnut St., - PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
I bad orders for my new geranium, Mrs. Otto
Schucht, from nearly every State in the Union.
Your paper did it. OTTO SCHUCHT.
ROSES==='^;
rom 2J< inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste,
Cusin, Perle, Nephetos, Papa Gontier, La France
"■"'"■■■ ■■' and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred. Meteor and
Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock. Above prices until
March 1st only.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
HALF A MILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, Watieville, Gontier, Perle and La France
-In 2yi inch pots at I3.50 per 100 ; $3000 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00
per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France, plants in 2^
inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000.
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
We were awarded' First Premiums for all of the above named roses at the
Washington Show.
Strlolly Cash With Order or Pari Cash and Balance C.O.D.
'WHOr.ESAL.S ROSE GROWERS,
423 CETER MARKET, WASHINGTON, D. C.
MARCH 17, 1894.
SPfCIlL SPRING [DITION
Kindly read announcement on
editorial page, and then favor us
with the advertisement of your
house ; give all the trade an
opportunity to know what goods
you handle ; don't omit Bargains
and Novelties. We ask your
co-operation in this
Business Edition for Business Men.
THE ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
Rooted Cuttings, free by mail.
Fuchsias, best varieties (plenty of double
white), $1.00 per 100. Carnations, Silver Spray,
Lady Emma, etc., $1.50 per 100. Anthemls
Coronaria (double golden Marguerite), $3.00
per 100. Cuphea, gl.OO per 100. Violets, Marie
Louise, $6.00 per 1000. Feverfew, (the Gem),
$S.OO per 100. Smilax, 12 eta. a string.
J, ^V. mORRIS. UXICA, N. Y,
WE PAY THE EXPRESS.
100,000 PANSIES, grown from seed that has
no superior, strong stocky plants, once trans-
planted, 60 cts. per 100 ; *4.50 per 1000.
MAMMOTH VERBENAS, rooted cuttings in
all the most brilliant colors, TO cts. per 100; $5.50
per 1000.
Delivered free at your door.
S. WHITTON & SONS,
9-11 Robert Street, - UTICA, N, Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'S
BAD TIME PRICES
Dracaenas, Indivisa, Veitchii and Latifolia,
No. 1, 4 in. pots, $8 per 100 ; No. 3, 4 in. pots, $5
per luO; No. 1, ^ in. pots, 30 in. high, gl8 per
100; No. 3, 5^ In. pots, $15 per 100; specimen
plants, 7 in. pots, S3 per doz. New Gold-leaved
Lobelia, 2% in. pots, $1.00 per doz.; 3 in. pots,
50c. per doz. New Ageratnm Multlflorum
nanum compactum, 3^ in. pots, in bloom, $5
per 100. Adiantum capillus venerus, 3 in.
pots, $4 per 100. All other plants very cheap.
Cash with order.
R. LAUTERBACH, Valley Forge, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S £XCHAHGE
ROSES.
SOUPERT, 2 year old, will make nice flower-
ing plants for Easter, 87.00 per 100.
SOCPEBT, METEOR, MARIE GUILLOT,
SAFBANO, strong plants from 2J^ inch pots,
ready to shift, $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS.
CERANiUMS.
From ^ inch pots, in 13 splendid varieties,
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. nouUe Ivy
Geraniums, 2^ in. pots. Count Horace de
Cholsel, Galilee, Joan of Arc, $3.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS.
Double fringe in good variety, $3.00 per 100.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
Our stock is large and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties (our
selection), at $6.50 per 1000 by express ; in
20 varieties at $1.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, including some of the most hand-
some ever offered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at $3.00 per 100 by mail.
Carnatio23.s.
A large stock of BUTTERCUP in prime
condition.
Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
Prices of other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
We can Supply
ONE MILLION
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
Between, now and A.pril IStU, 1894.
C. STRAUSS & CO., Washington, D. C.
I 0,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
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Contents.
AMEBIOAN CARNATION SOOIggT. THK^^ ^^ ^"^
AKIONBALL ^'
Catalogues Received 231
Chanoes in bdsinbss 231
cultitbal department 232
Cut fi-ower Prices 230
hah- insurance 226
Obituary 215. 228
PlAnTS and flowers 223
QUESTION Box 232
RECENT FIRES 228
ROSES AND Other Plants at Summit. N. J. 228
Seed Trade report 213
SocrETT OE American florists . . -222
Trade NOTES! „ ^ „,„
West Hoboken, N.J. . . ■ ^ ,■ ■'"
Jamestown. N. t.. Philadelphia. New York
ChtcaKO. Boston . . . . • ^ - j* '"'^
Baltimore. Sea Cliffe, Hoboken. Grand
Rapids, Philadelphia ^«1
Paterson ^
Brooklyn, Rochester go
Asbury Park, San Fran ,00 . . . . ^g
Orange, N.J. . ."" ;|»
Plttsbnrg ^^
Society some expression of the feelings
which animate the hearts of our members ;
BesoVued: That by this sad event horti-
culture has lost a sagacious and enlight-
ened counsellor and patron, the world a
benefactor to the friendless and unfortun-
ate, one whose great loving heart was al-
ways open to the cry of the widow and the
homeless, one who was always relieving
the wants of the friendless and unfortun-
ate; a pure and devoted philanthropist,
and an ardent defender of the rights of
BesoVued': That we tender to Mrs. Childs
our heartfelt sympathy in her great sorrow
and bereavement, and we mourn with her
the lost of one of God's noblemen.
Wm. J. Stbwakt, Secretary.
National Carnation Society Officers for
1895.
Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn, Presi-
dent.
E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati, Vice-Presi-
dent.
C. H. Allen, Floral Park, Treasurer.
C. J. Pennook, Kennett Square, Secre-
tary.
Boston, for 1895 annual meeting.
Society of American Florists.
The annual meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Society of- American
Florists washeld at Philadelphia, on Tues-
day and Wednesday, February 13 and 14.
Several members of the committee were
absent on account of sickness and for other
causes. The session was very harmonious
and the interest manifested in the work of
the Society indicated that the member
the committee are fully alive to the import-
ance of the coming convention at Atlantic
City, which will, in all probability, be the
largest gathering in the history of the So
ciety.
The following subjects were selected to
be presented at the convention in the form
The value and importance of statistics,
foreign and domestic.
Floriculture, its progress from an artis-
tic standpoint.
Orchids as commercial flowers.
Greenhouse jconstruction (by a construc-
tor and by a practical grower).
Insecticides and their application.
Fertilizers and their application.
The best methods of growing roses, and
best varieties for present demands.
Cannas. _ , . ...
Carnations to date (under auspices 01 the
Carnation Society).
Recent improvements m chysanthemums
and their culture (under the auspices of
the Chrysanthemum Society).
The committee on the matter of fire in-
surance for greenhouses reported progress,
and are in hopes to make some satisfactory
arrangements in the near future.
The committee on charter has also been
busily at work. They strongly urge that
every member of the Society of American
Florists communicate with the Congress-
man representing his district and endeavor
to get him interested in the passage of the
bill of incorporation when it is reported to
the House by Mr. Hatch's committee.
Owing to the attractions peculiar to At-
lantic City, it was decided that the even-
ing sessions should be omitted during the
Convention at that place and afternoon
sessions substituted. On recommendation
of the Philadelphia Florists' Club, Mr.
George C. Watson was elected to the posi-
tion of Superintendent of the Trade Exhi-
bition. Orders were given for a new die
for the Society badge, which will be super-
ior in style and finish to that used hereto-
fore. , _
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted : . „ titT
Feeling that in the death of George W.
Childs humanity loses a champion, and de-
siring to spread upon the records of our
Jamestown, N. Y.
A. L. Thrall is about beginning the
erection of two large greenhouses.
Philadelphia.
Business has been very quiet during the
past week, there being nothing of especial
interest going on. Flowers are now more
plentiful and of better quality. Last Sun
day being a bright day, the market was
well stocked with roses on Monday, there
being more Bride and Mermet in than
there had been for several weeks.
Prices change but little so that no quota-
tions are necessary. Smith & Whiteley
are sending in some good Brunners which
are readily taken up. Carnations are all
disposed of, but prices are really unmen-
tionable.
Calla lilies are very plentiful but yet $1
a dozen is got for them. Some good smilax
is now coining in ; it is difficult, however,
to get more than $10 for it. In plants,
azaleas and spireas are the principal salable
ones. The latter retail at 75 cents each and
the former go more readily this week.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Penna. Horticultural Society was held on
Tuesday evening. Dr. Reed presiding.
There was a good attendance. Mr. John
Wanamaker was proposed for lite member-
ship of the Society. A resolution was
adopted favoring the rebuilding of the hall,
and a committee appointed to confer with
the trustees in the matter. The schedule
for the chrysanthemum show next No-
vember was presented and adopted. Mr.
Jos. Meehan read a very interesting paper
on tree planting, and in the discussion
which followed It was resolved to appoint a
committee to confer with the city councils
in regard to tree planting.
The Finance Committee of the Florists'
Club are now at work securing subscrip-
tions for entertaining the S. A. F. next
August, and all florists in this vicinity may
expect a visit from some member of the
committee.
Among growers the Rising Sun locality
is like an old time password. There are at
present a good many growers there. John
R. Claus has a very neat place, consisting
of some five span roofed houses well stocked
with a general collection of salable stock,
the L. Harrisii and hydrangeas being espe-
cially good.
Smith Bros, grow mostly carnations,
which are looking very good, one variety,
Nellie Lewis, being very flue, as is also
Lizzie McGowan. They have a large lot
of bedding and Easter plants on hand.
C. EiSELE has been lately referred to in
these columns. His stock is looking good.
He is now very enthusiastic over the blue
daisy, the flowers of which are shipped to
New York daily.
There is also in this locality ARCHIE
Ritchie, whose father, bearing the same
name, was one of the pioneer florists of this
city. The present Archie Ritchie has a few
small houses, and grows bedding plants
generally.
HbnrtS. Rainet, of 12 So. 17th St., is in
flnancial difficulties. His creditors met
this week to look into matters.
David Rust.
New York.
Business is calm, and the business done
on Washington's Birthday is reported as
not up to that of last year.
The near advent of Spring is shown by a
fair sale of potted plants, principally
hyacinths. , ^ ^..
Bulbous flowers are, as usual at this
season, a drug in the market. Violets are
also very plentiful, and with Uly of the
valley, form the main stock of the all-
pervading street fakir. . .,,. i
The retailers, all of whom make abriUiant
display of spring flowers, complain that
they have no decorations worthy of men-
tion. The cold weather is injurious to the
transient trade, and even good funeral
orders are scarce.
A prominent commission man reports as
follows: Trade is still very quiet, but
flowers are not so very plentiful. Roses In
quantity are sold as low as $15 per 1,000,
but the average price for Mermets, Brides,
Cusins, etc.,ls4c. to 5c.; Bridesmaids, 8c.;
La France have to be very flue to bring
iOc. The highest price asked for American
Beauties is 60c, but the average price for
good.flowers is much lower than this. Differ-
ent sizes range as low as 5c. Smilax still
continues to be very plentiful. Asparagus
plumosa is selling better,at40c. and 50c. per
string. Roman hyacinths are very plenti-
ful, as is also lily of the valley. Daffodils
sell for about $3 per 100. Violets are
coming in in large quantities, and are sell-
ing lor about $1 per 100, but the greatest
quantity are sold for 75c. The fancy
varieties of carnations are in good demand,
and are selling for about $i per 100, but it
is impossible' to dispose of older varieties,
such as Grace Wilder, etc., for anything
near that flgure. From inquiry among the
growers, it is learned that very lew of this
variety will be grown another season.
Hybrids are coming in slowly, but the de-
mand for Magna's Is very light. Brunners
are selling well at $40 and $50 per 100.
The general view of the business is at
present, that trade is quite as good as
could be expected in Lent, and if the usual
amount of flowers were coming in as at the
same time last year, the average prices
would not be near as high.
A WeU-known Man Eetires.
The Arm of Robt. B. Young, auctioneers,
205 Greenwich street, New York, retires
from business on March 1st, when they will
be succeeded by Messrs. August Rolker &
Sons, 136 W. a4th street, who will still
carry on their seed and florist supply busi-
ness at the up-town address, and carry on
the auction business at the old stand of
Robt. B. Young & Co. , 205 Greenwich street.
New lork Cut Flower Exchange.
Washington's Birthday was marked
by a very good supply of flowers of good
quality and a fair demand.
Oscar Wenise, Whitestone, is bringing
in some flue lilac at $1.25 a bunch and gar-
denias at 25c. each. They And a ready sale,
I do some nice hydrangeas he has.
W. Amos, Woodside, shows some nice
hyacinths in pots at lac. to 15c., L. Harrisii
at $6 and mignonette at $2 to $5.
Prices on February 22 were : Carnations,
75c. to $2; L. Harrisii and callas, $6; tulips,
$2 to $3 ; double, $6 to $8 ; roses— J acqs., $1
to $1.50 per dozen; Papa Gontiers, $3 ;
Perlea, $4; Cusins, $6 per 100; Roman hya-
cinths, $1 to $2; violets, $1 ; Uly of the val-
ley, $1.50 to $2; sweet alyssum, three
bunches for 35c.; jonquils, $2; paper-white
narcissus, $2 to $3.
Gentlemen in Town.
Mr. Adolf Rose, manager of Rose Mfg.
Co., Niagara Falls, N. Y.; H. B. Seattle,
Oil City, Pa.; E. H. Michel, St. Louis, Mo.;
E. A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
Chicago.
The cut flower market continues very
dull. Stock is plentiful, with the excep-
tion of violets. Prices are as follows :
Beauties, $12 to $25 ; Brides, Mermets and
La France, $5 to $6; Perle, Niphetos, Gon-
tler, $3 to $4; Meteor, $6 to $8; Wootton,
Bridesmaid, Testout, $6 to $8 ; carnations,
long, $1 to $1.50; carnations, short, 75c.;
daffodils, 3c. to 4c.; Romans, Paper White,
2c. to 3c.; Dutch hyacinths, tic. to 8c.;
tulips, lie. to 5c.; Harrisii, callas, 6c. to
8c.; violets, $1.50; valley, $2 to $3; adian-
tum, $1 ; smilax, $8 to $12; asparagus, 50c.
The Chicago Herald Co. have a Plant
Coupon scheme they are now workng to
catch the souvenir hunter. A company
calling themselves the Columbian Floral
Co., have obtained a lease of the green-
houses used at JacksonPark during the Fair
and have filled them with stock purchased
from different growers. These they have
been advertising as World's Fair plants,
grown on the World's Fair grounds. They
seem to have arranged with the Herald
people to use these plants with their Cou-
pon scheme.
Boston.
An all-round good trade is reported for
last week and every advantage was taken
to reduce the growing surplus. Roses,
carnations and violets find a ready and
profitable market, and while a few sorts of
bulbous stock are sold to advantage, Har-
risii and calla lilies and the greater part of
the hyacinth, tulip and narcissus stock
bring small to medium returns.
Mermet, Bride, Bridesmaid and Testout
bring $6 to $10 for ordinary and $12 to $20
for extra or selected stock.
Perle, Hoste and Wootton are sold at $4
to $8 for ordinarv and 25 to 50 per cent,
higher for the best. Niphetos and Papa
Gontier sell well at $3 to $6 per hundred.
Jacqueminot and Beauty bring $12 to
$50, but very few of the former are on the
market.
A few hybrids are coming in, but the
prices are only medium.
Carnations continue to sell well, es-
pecially Mrs. Fisher and Silver Spray.
The present crop of Grace Wilder is much
better than the last one, and arrives in
firmer condition when shipped any dis-
tance.
Violets and pansies bring 75c. to $1 per
hundred, the former being very even in
supply. ...
In plants, cinerarias, primroses, genistas
and bulbous stock in pans are a great fac-
tor in the trade of the day, and as Spring
approaches the demand increases, many
fiorists advertising and making a specialty
of window decorations in ttowering plants.
Retail firms report an excellent trade,
well divided between funeral work and
decorations of a very fine grade. The past
week was undoubtedly the busiest of the
year outside of a holiday, and "hustle"
was the word all the time. In a few in-
stances carte blanche was given, and the
available stock of one or two retailers was
exhausted by decorations.
Galvin Bros, finished a master-piece of
decorative art for the Ratshesky-Shuman
wedding, February 19. From the main en-
trance of the Elysium Club house, through
the parlors on the second floor to the ball-
room, was a continuous decoration of
palms, flowering plants, smilax and laurel
wreathing. The tables were resplendent
with vases and baskets of the choicest cut
flowers, including orchids, lilies and hybrid
roses.
Norton Bros, made several flue designs
for the funeral of the Harvard student
who died from the effects of an accidental
blow received while boxing with a fellow
student. A wreath of Cattleya and Ccel-
ogyne orchids, with asparagus trimming,
and another of violets and maidenhair
fern were among the number.
W. A. TwOMBLT is with the leaders in
funeral work. A wreath composed of
2,500 violets, 200 valley and adiantum
fronds and one of Cattleya and Coelogyne
orchids, with Farleyense tern, was made
here for the funeral of R. S. Corell last
week.
Houghton & Clark are building up a
good trade in the Back Bay, and have been
identifled with several outside decorations
in the past few weeks. The funeral of the
late George Endicott Wilder, on February
21, brought them orders for a number of
designs and flat bunches, including cycas
palms with roses and ribbon, and Harrisii
lilies with asparagus.
W. & L. J. DOOQUB report an improving
trade in both plants and cut flowers. The
great opportunities for display in this
store renders it a valuable one for flower
trade.
Leon Sbvert gets a number of after-
noon decorations and a very good cut
flower trade.
J. P. Clark's new store on Dartmouth
St. has brought him a good trade in funeral
designs and cut flowers.
Notes.
Wm. Falconer, editor of Garden-
ing, Glen Cove, N. Y., entertained florists
and gardeners to the number of 300 at Hor-
ticultural Hall, February 17, under the
auspices of the Horticultural Society, with
an essay on the cultivation of mushrooms,
which was well received.
Wm. Robinson, gardener to Mrs. F. L.
Ames, will read a paper before the Garden-
ers and Florists' Club at their next meet-
ing at Horticultural Hall, March 6. The
subject will be announced later.
N. S. Wax, of this city, will address the
Club on an early date on the important
matter of flower selling on the streets.
His idea is to further restrict this trade.
S. J. Reuter, of Westerly, R. I., is cut-
ting a number of fine hybrid roses, of the
Heinrich Schultheis variety, which are
consigned to Welch Bros.
Langier & Grant have succeeded to
the business formerly run by James Delay
at South Boston. F. W.
^HE5 F^IiORIST'S RXCHAMQEJ.
SSS
Philadelphia.
Bonlin? Clnb.
The return bowling match between
the Gardeners and Florists' and South End
Bowling Clubs was rolled Friday evening,
February 9. The South End Club was de-
feated by 179 pins in three well contested
strings. The second ball work of the Gar-
deners and Florists was particularly fine,
and very few spares were missed.
The scores in full are as follows :
QABDENEES AND FLORISTS.
Name
1st.
2d.
3(J,.
Total
Foster
... 153
142
137
432
Elliott....
...155
171
133
459
Neil
...132
142
1fi4
438
Coleman..
... 128
154
147
429
Hatch
... 134
173
183
488
1
702
781
763
3346
F
SOUTH
END CLUE
Name.
1st.
M.
3d.
Total.
Davis
...128
152
131
401
Conley
... 137
153
13K
435
Hannan
...124
151
14H
431
Johnson. . . .
...128
127
1,57
412
Pogie
...139
144
135
408
646 726 695 2067
Captain Davis, of the South End Club,
Immediately challenged the winners to
roll the final or rubber game on neutral
alleys. Captain Foster, on behalf of the
Gardeners and Florists, left the choice of
alleys with the losers, who will give due
notice of the selection.
Baltimore.
The market.
The market has been only fair the
last week ; there were some Une Jacq.
roses comingin from Mr. Balderson,Corola,
Md. They sold at six cents. Carnations
are selling well, and the demand is hardly
supplied with the light colored ones. Roses
are now coming in fine, but the prices are
ruling very low for good flowers ; there
has been a glut of lilies and bulbous flow-
ers.
General Neirs.
Violets are selling low here ; the
best double Marie Louise, are going at 50
cents per 100 wholesale. With the bright
weather that we are having the market
men are doing well with their products.
Mr. J. J. Perry, late with Brackenridge &
Co., has left the florist business to estab-
lish a grocery.
There will
be lots
flowers for
Easter.
vill
-^^^aii«stf^M^
Sea Cliff, L. I.
Mk. Pd. Boulon, whom we are sorry to
say, has been confined to his bed with
severe illness, is now rapidly improving,
and expects to be out and in active woi^
very soon.
Startling, If True.
Eugene Dailledouze, of Platbush, L. I.,
was chosen president of the National Cre-
mation Society at its meeting in Indiana-
polis, Ind.— jyeio York Morning Adver-
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
AUernanthera— Page 314, col. 2; p. 217, col. 1: p
219, ""' '
Ant^i
ABparaifUs— [■ _„,
Aster— Title PaKe.
Azalea— Page 225, col. 3, 4.
BcKonia— Page 213, col. 3, 4; p. 221, col, 1,4; p. 234,
col. 1, 2, 3.
BookH, Magazines, etc.— Page 225, col. 2; p.
p. 214, 001, 2; p. 221, col. 3; p. 2
1,2,3.4.
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Cnrnatiou— Pane 214, col. 1; p. 217, col. 1,2. 3, 4: p.
Obituary-
Gbeensbuko, Pa.— Joseph H. Huber, a
prominent florist, died suddenly February
16. His death is attributed to heart dis-
ease.
Hoboken, N. J.
The North Hudson Florists' Club at their
last regular monthly meeting elected the
following officers for the ensuing year :
Chas. Dietz, president ; F. Engel, vice-
president; H. C. Steinhoff, treasurer;
Chas. Meissenger, secretary; Geo. F.
Kogge, corresponding secretary; Albert
Pierson, sergeant-at-arms.
Seven new members were elected and ten
proposals for membership were made for
the next meeting. The club is in a very
flourishing condition and hopes soon to
have every florist in North Hudson a
member.
After the meeting a social session fol-
lowed. Mr. Engel gave a very interesting
account of the Club's flrst year of exist-
ence. Mr. Birnie recited some Scotch
poems ; Geo. Brown sang a parody on the
''Two little girls in blue." Mr. Steinhoff
told what he saw at the Midway in Chicago.
In fact every one contributed to the geoeral
amusement. Mr. Chas. Dietz brought the
meeting to a close with a very good imita-
tion of Loie Fuller's skirt dance, which
brought down the house.
Geo. F. Koqse, Corresponding Sec'y.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
The dullness of trade during the Winter
has compelled the manager of the Henkt
Smith Flobal Co., Mr. J. W. Rawlinson,
after losing his entire investment, to sur-
render his contract and retire from the
business. Mrs. Sarah Smith, and her son,
Henry, have taken control of the establish-
ment again.
It does pay to advertise if you have a
good advertisement in a good paper. —
I Printer's Ink.
Mr. C. E. BAUMANN, of Rahway, called
at our office one day this week and brought
us some magnificent specimens of camel-
lias, of which he is one of the principal
growers around New York. These superb
white flowers, (alba plena and fimbriata
alba) are of great size and of wonderful
richness and purity of color. A fine red
resembled in hue the Jacqueminot rose.
He had also some fine carnations. Tidal
Wave and Daybreak, the former measur-
ing from three to four inches across, and
the latter large blooms, having stems
twenty- six inches long.
A Superb White Violet.
Mr. W. Davison, of Tenafly, N. J., sends
us two white violet blooms and says of
them : " They are a sport of Marie Louise.
The plant from which they were picked is
bearing both colored and white flowers. It
is another freak similar to white Bouvar-
dia [our readers will recollect that Mr.
Davison was the originator of this latter
plant], the only difference being that there
existed white violets before this sport came.
It is like Swanley White, only I think the
flowers are much larger; the plant is in
perfect health and I have never had a white
violet on the place."
As far as our knowledge goes the blooms
sent in by Mr. Davison are larger and more
double than that of Swanley White ; they
are, in fact, of the same size and form as
Marie Louise violets and remarkably fra-
grant.
You will find something of interest in
these pages. Read them carefully.
1, 2, 4; p. 227, col. 2, 3
Cut kL .
p. 231. col, 1,
Daisy- Page 231, col. 4,
■Page 225, col. 3, 4: p. 230, col, 1, 2, 3, 4;
I liooiis- Title I
1, 3, 3, 4; p. 231, col. 1; p. 23t, col. 1, 2, 4.
?lower PotH and VaHex— Page 233. col. 2, 3, 4.
Fucbsia— Page 231, col. 1.
Seruniuui-Page 219, col. 1; p. 221, col. 4.
ilaB»-Page233, col. 1, 2,3,4.
Slazine Tools- Page 233. col. 1.
yreeu houses, etc.* Uur sale or to lease) Page
2; p. 225, col. 1; p. 233,
Beattiiir Apparatu _
Hydrangrea— Page 232, col. 1, 2.
lnMRnrii^i4l«H and Fungicide. . _
. 327, col. 1. 3, 8, 4] p. 239, col.
-Page 213,col.l,2,3,
231, col. 1, 2, 8, 4.
221. col. 3; p. 2:)2. ool.l,
Orcliid- Page 335, col. 1, 3.
Pun ST— Page 314, col. 1; p. 217, col. 1; p. 331, col. 4:
p. 227, col. 3,4.
Petunia— Page 314, col. 3; p, 321, col . 2, 4,
Pliotograplis- rage229, col. 4.
Plant Bed Clotli— Page
Refrigerators-Page 229, col. 4.
Hose— Page 214, col. 1. 2; p. 319, col. 3,3; p. 221, col.
■ •■ " 1; p. 22!, cr' " ■
VVorlt-
■Title pai
321, col. 1;
siiuaiine — Page axu. coi.s.
Smilax— Page 219, col. 2; p. 231, col. 4.
Sprinlilers- Page 239, col. 4; p. 233, col. 1.
Hweet Peas- Page 312, col. 3; p. 33*. col. 3.
Vegetable Seeds. Plants, etc.-Tltle page; p.
212, col . 1, 2, 4; p. 219, col. 3, 3; p. 333, col. 1, 3.
Ventilating^ Apparatus.— Page 283, col. 1,2, 3, 4.
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*,he other kinds, because it is a cropper,
but its flowers with us command as high
a price as any of them, and to a grower
who has to sacriJtice some plants to obtain
room, I think it will pay as well as any.
White Dove does fairly well with some
growers and some complain of it being
shy.
In red we have Portia and Garfield,
one kind doing best with some growers
and vice versa. These are the leading
kinds that are grown ; of course, there
are lots of others, each man having a
few, but the kinds I have mentioned are
raised by every one.
The others are not grown to such a
large extent. Tidal Wave is grown and
does well, but there is not a great
demand for it. Puritan some think
well of, but with us it has not act-
ed well ; Its flowers do not open at
all ; they dry up on the stems. Among
the new ones William Scott takes flrst
place ; it seems a vigorous grower,
blooms freely and is healthy. Edna
Craig is so badly diseased as to be prac-
tically useless ; indeed, out of about Ave
hundred plants that 1 have seen there
was only one that was healthy, and that
had one flower on it at tlje time, and it
was a beauty. Mme. Diaz Albertmi so
far has been too shy. Buttercup we
cannot grow at all ; it has been tried re-
peatedly by all the principal growers
around this district, but no one could do
anything with it ; we have tried it sev-
eral times and have bought several dif-
ferent batches of cuttings, but they grow
so poorly outside, and when taken into
the greenhouse they would grow beauti-
fully less and less until we hf d to throw
them out and put something else in their
places. We only, had one plant that
ever did anything, and that grew into a
nice specimen about ten inches across ;
toward Spring it threw up about twenty
flowers and we picked them all within a
month. Grace Wilder, which for years
held the flrst place in this country for
pink, was nearly as bad ; no one could
grow it successfully ; its flowers would
come streaked, and the Canadian florists
hailed the advent of Daybreak with de-
light. Mrs. Carnegie used to be grown
here a great deal, but has been dropped
lately ; it does not grow and bloom like
it used to, and seems to be on the down-
ward path. Its place is well filled by J.
J. Harrison, which is grown by us all,
and is thought a great deal of.
In crimsons we have none at all that
are satisfactory, and they do not seem to
be missed.
Our culture does not vary a great deal
from yours ; we strike the cuttings any
time from January on. Some growers
plant them in flats at once, and leave
them there until they are planted in the
field; some pot them first and then trans-
fer to fiats, and I think this is far the
best plan. It takes up considerable
more room, but I think it pays in the
end ; some of the advantages are that
you get much finer plants. To start
with, your plants do not get pot-bound,
as they would if left in the pots, and do
not strip when planted outside and so do
not receive such a check as they would
if left in the fiats all the time and then
badly stripped, as they generally are, on
account of the roots spreading so much.
The advantage of this mode of treat-
ment is especially seen if it happens to
come dry weather directly after planting
out, and especially now that we have so
much disease fioating around ready to
work on the plants at the least oppor-
tunity. Take a plant that is badly
stripped when planted, it is small and
has few roots, and perhaps has lost some
in being transferred from the flats to the
fields; the weather is dry and the plant
has scarcely any moisture to feed upon
and is at a standstill — is not that a fine
chance for any disease to ravage it.
I think, perhaps, the potting of the
plants is more necessary with us than
with growers in this country, as our
Summer is shorter than yours and we
have to get as much growth in a shorter
time. We do not plant out until the lat-
ter end of May, and we often get a spell
of hot dry weather in the beginning of
June, and, for myself, I like to water the
I plants a few times in such a case, as I
' think it helps to give them a good start
and to make a vigorous growth, which
is, I think, one of the best preventives
against disease. Take a healthy man,
for instance, he can often go among in-
fectious diseases without taking them,
and why should not a healthy plant do
the same? There is one thing, I think,
that we have in our favor, and that is,
e nearly, always get cool nights in the
Summer, no matter how hot the day, and
this is claimed by some to be an advan-
tage in our favor. The rest of our treat-
ment is similar to yours, the soil is kept
cultivated and free from weeds and the
plants pinched as every grower thinks
best. As a rule, we take hold of the end
of the young growth and give it a sharp
pull, which just takes out the centre bud
out does not take away any growth. We
lift in September; some growers prefer
to lift with a ball of earth, others to
shake all the soil off, but I think that is
governed a great deal by the nature of
the soil, some growers having a light soil
which will not stay on the roots but falls
off, leaving all the fibrous roots intact.
Our soil is a heavy^clay ; if we lift in a dry
time, as is generally recommended, we
lose a great many roots, as the soil breaks
up in large lumps, clings to the roots
with such tenacity that no matter how
careful vpe are, we are bound to lose a
number of these. I well remember one
year starting to lift one afternoon; the
soil was quite dry and the plants stripped
badly, but during thenext night it rained
and the plants lifted nicely the following
day with a nice ball of earth, and the
difference in favor of the plants lifted
after the rain was quite noticeable all
the season ; they were standing upright
and had started to make nice roots some
time before the others.
As we have no carnation specialists in
Canada, these plants are grown in the
largest quantities by men who raise roses
and other plants for cut flowers, and they
do not go to any particular trouble in
procuring a special soil, but grow them
in the same soil as they do their roses,
unless it happens to be very heavy.when
they mix some sandy loam with it. 1
do not know of any one that has tried old
soil, they all seem to prefer fresh soil
every year, neither have I seen any one
growing them in solid beds, thepredelic-
tioh being for benches with about five
inches of soil. We have the same diseases
to contend with as you gentlemen have,
but I think the worst is the rust, and
from my own observation I find that
while no varieties seem proof against it
the least vigorous plants suffer the most.
It any kind seems to be in a place or soil
that is not suited to it and gets the rust
it appears to spread more rapidly than it
does on plants that are healthy and grow-
ing vigorously.
Our treatment in the greenhouse is the
same as yours and has been published in
the different papers. In watering we
prefer to let the soil get rather dry and
then give them a good soaking. We do
not syringe, as a rule, during December,
January and February, although I have
done so on all bright days, the same as
for roses and did not notice any bad
results from it ; but that was in a three-
quarter span greenhouse where the sun
had every chance to dry the moisture up
before night.
In the raising of seedlings Canada has
yet to be heard from, and as a number of
men have taken that branch up I do not
think it will be very long before there
will be some Canadian seedlings on the
market, as several parties have seedlings
that promise something good.
The Discrimination of Diseases With-
out the Use of a Microscope.
Paper read by Professor J. 0. Arthur, Botani-
cal Department, Pu,rdue University, Lafay-
ette, Ind., hefnre the American CamationSo-
cietii, at Indianapolis, Ind., Februam 31,
"Never before in the history of man
have agricultural plants apparently suf-
fered so greatly from parasitic vegetable
growths and injurious insects," says a
writer in a recent number of Fo}u/ar
Science Monthly. The force of this asser-
tion doubtless lies in the word "appar-
ently," and keeping that in mind we
could extend the remark with hearty
approval from agricultural to all other
classes of cultivated plants.
The carnation has been considered
among the class of fiowers least subject
to disease, and for many years no one
heard of a real carnation disease. Some-
times plants did not grow well, and then
it was said they needed a different soil,
or not so much water, more ventilation,
less heat, or there were worms in the
earth; but clearly defined diseases were
practically unknown. Five years ago
Professor Seymour published an illus-
trated account of a spot disease of the
carnation ( Sefioria Dianthi ), which
turned the attention of both florists and
botanists to a closer inspection of the
carnation bench. But this was only a
Summer cloud that raised no particular
apprehension. The real storm burst
upon the carnation world when the ad-
vent of rust was made known three
years later. Every defect in the green
part of the plant was now suspected to
be rust, and not a little disturbance to
trade and mutual confidence developed
from the inability to definitely recognize
this dreaded disease.
In 1889, Mr. William Falconer wrote,
aproposof Mr. Seymour's article: "This
whole question of plant diseases is one
of vast importance to us, but practical
men like myself are absolutely unfit to
grapple with this subject ; it is a matter
for the scientist. We can understand
fairly well anything we can see plainly,
but the obscure diseases bother us. It
isn't enough for us to say, 'Oh, it's some
sort of a fungus.' Be precise, know for
a certainty whether it is a fungus or not,
and if a fungus, what fungus it is; also,
whether the fungus is the cause or the
effect."
No wiser suggestion could have been
made, and the carnationists seem to
have taken it to heart and acted with
commendable discretion. First it was
necessary to summon the scientists, in
order to learn the names of the fungi,
their habits, and the extent to which
they were responsible for the troubles.
They came. They came armed with the
microscope, and presented long papers,
profusely illustrated with the details of
strange forms, and described the behav-
ior of mycelium and spores in bewilder-
ing intricacy. Probably no florists' so-
ciety has ever been favored with more
complete and admirable papers upon the
diseases of its special kind of plants than
the American Carnation Society listened
to at its last annual meeting from Pro-
fessors Atkinson and Halsted. The sci-
entists have certainly responded cordi-
ally to assist in carrying out the first
part of Mr. Falconer's suggestion.
Having ascertained what fungi cause
diseases, it is now best to turn to the
second part of Mr. Falconer's suggestion,
and learn to recognize the different
forms of disease, and to associate the
right fungus with each. This is work
for the florist, and it is to aid his efforts
that this paper is presented.
We will suppose that something is
wrong with the carnation bench. The
plants do not flourish, or they have
taken on a discolored or distorted ap-
pearance, how is the case to be diag-
nosed ? There seems to be no indication
of insect work, and so fungi are sus-
pected. What next? The best plan
would be to call an experienced special-
ist—a plant doctor, a practical vegetable
pathologist— and accept his diagnosis.
At present this is an unusual proceeding;
but the time will doubtless come when
it will be as common and thought as
sensible a practice as to call a doctor for
one's horses or one's children.
But to-day every man is his own doc-
tor so far as his plants are concerned.
He must diagnose the case and prescribe
the remedy. If he possesses a micro-
scope of fairly good quality and some
skill in its use, the way is clear : look at
the plants, then at the learned accounts
of pathogenic fungi; put a little of the
material suspected to be a fungus under
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the microscope, and compare it with il-
lustrations of spores and mycelium outr
growths. It will not be difficult, as a
rule, to decide which, if any, of the
fungi described are present in the case in
hand.
Usually, however, no microscope is
available ; can anything be done without
it? Yes, very much ; often all that is
required. For this purpose a small mag-
nitter, costing from 50 cents to $1.50, is
of much aid. There are less than a half-
dozen well marked diseases caused by
fungi, and the first thing to do is to de-
cide in reference to these.
Carnation Diseases Described.
Rust is the most dreaded, and fortu-
nately the most clearly defined, of all car-
nation maladies. It appears in spots on
the leaves and stems, from the size of a
pin head to a quarter of an inch across.
The larger spots are irregular in shape,
being made up of the small ones stand-
ing close together. For a while there is
a thin covering, and the spot looks like a
blister. When the blister breaks, as it
soon does of itself, or can be easily
broken by the finger, it is seen to be filled
with ' ' a fine snuff -like dust " that readily
rubs off and scatters the infection. The
most characteristic thing about rust is
this brown powder. Any spots, or dis-
colorations of any sort which do not
yield the powder, are not rust.
Spot is the next most important
disease at present attacking carnations.
It can be recognized with much certainty.
Definite rotmdish spots are formed upon
the leaf, often as broad as the full width
of the leaf. A spot shows almost
equaUy well upon both surfaces of a leaf,
the tissues of the leaf being practically
dead. The spots are pale yellowish or a
whitish color, with the living tissues
around the leaf more or less deeply
tinged purple or red, thusforming a kind
of halo of color shading off into the
healthy green of the leaf. The pale
center of the spots, an eighth of an inch
or more across, is eventually (that is, if
the spots are not too young) thickly stud-
ded with small black points. The dots
may occur on both surfaces of the spots,
but usually are more conspicuous on one
surface than onthereverse. Holding the
leaf to the light and looking through it
often aids materiaDy in detecting the
dots. Nothing is so characteristic of this
spot disease as these black dots scattered
over a definite pale area. The dots are
really inside the leaf, so that throwing
the lig;ht through the leaf will often r&
veal them better than in any other man-
ner. There are usually several hundred
dots in each area. Spot occurs on the
stems, as well as on the leaves, where
it shows the same characteristics,
although not always so well defined.
The next most prevalent and distinct
disease is what has been called AnthkaC-
NOSE (an inappropriate name, it seems
to me, which needs to be replaced by a
better one). This is most conspicuous
and destructive upon cuttings, although
it also sometimes seriously affects plants
in flower, when it is usually most con-
spicuous on the bases of the older leaves,
and at the joints of the stem, particu-
larly if shaded and kept moist. The
fungus {Volutella sp.) shows as small
dots, very black, of unequal sizes, scat
tered profusely over the pale, bleached
surface of the plant, without any definite
limits. The dots stand out well beyond
the surface of the plant, and if examined
with a hand magnifier, many of them
can be seen to be made up of tufts of
minute black bristles. The well raised
black dots, formed of minute black
bristles, are the characteristic features of
this disease. Wilihout seeing the minute
bristles under a h and lens, it is sometimes
difficult to sepai'ate this fungus from a
brown or blackish fungus (Cladosprivni)
that sometimes attacks weak or poorly
grown plants.
The Cladosporium spreads over the
(CoTCtimic* on page 226.)
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SS„ '',-'""'?'""?,'''• Pilojes. Japanese Iris, Koses,
Clematis, etc. New and Standaid Fruits, etc.
B^"Catalogue on application
JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C.
FLORISTS' COLLECIIONS.
*^^y>^S ■" *l"'®^ varieties, $1.00, $8.00 and
SiOO, according- to size for collection of
three kinds.
CACTI, 20 distinct sorts for $1,00; 100 in 10
varieties for $5.00.
RESURRECTION PLANTS, $3.00 per 100.
TILLANOSIASandZAMIA, $1.00 per doz.
tor small and $2.uu for medium plants
Prices Include prepayment by parcel post.
Select large specimens special price.
We exchange for Fuchsias, Carnations and
Rosea.
McOOWELL-GUHJARDO HNOS., MoHTEfltr, Mexico.
WHEN WBtTIHG MEWTIOH THE FLOBIBT'8 EXCHAHGE
Olea Fragrans.
Magnolia Fuseata, Gape Jasmine, Cas-
uarina. Red Catley Guava, variegated
Pittosporum, Camphor trees, Otaheite
I oranges. Oranges and Lemons grafted
upon dwarf stocks, and other desirable
plants for florists. 2000 Biota
aurea nana, our new Dwarf Golden
Arbor vitae, a perfect Gem.
Send for trade list. Address,
r. J. BERCKMAIVS,
Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA CA.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOW THE FLORISTS' EXCHAWGF
LEMCEi BATX
I Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
" 71eaveB,2ft ."
lift
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft
. 4 00
. 3 00
. 2 00
ATTENTION.
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
In great variety. Prices very low.
Send for list.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. »E;i«HA]n,
Seedbman, LOS ANGELES, CAL.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
Our advertisement has brought us
orders from almost every State in the
Union, beside Canada.
E. C. REINEMAN.
C L- E 7VI K T I S
Lar^'e flowerini^ Jaokmanil, Henryll, Oomptess
Lovelace, Duchess Edinburg, Gam, Prlnoasa
Alexandra. Jack Superba. Lady Neville, Lady
Eardly, Siebeldil Fairy Queen, Duke Norfolk,
$3. CO per doz.; $25 per lOO.
SMILAX, strong, well hardened seedlings, 7Bo.
per 1011 ; &6.00 per lunu. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLEB, Bloouiiugton, Ills.
Get Ready for Easter
a.OOO CYCAS LEAVES.
12 to 1.5 in. long, 4 to 6 in. wide, 25c(s.; 18 to 30
in. long, 5 to 6 in. wide, lOcts.; 20 to 24 in. long,
5 to 6 in. wide, BO els.; 6 to 7 in. wide, very fine,
75 cts. each.
Send for Wholesale List of Palms and other
Decorative Plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Gardens. Plattsmoulh, Neb.
3 plants, n
4 " 1 " 6 leaves, 2
ARECA RUBRA.
4 in. pots, 6 leaves, 2 ft $0 60
7 " 3plants,3ft 2 00
Kontia Belmoreana, 3 in pots, 6 leaves, IB in. 35
Pandanus Veitchtl, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 Ou
. " " 7 •■ 3" 2 60
Adianfum Farleyense, 4 in. pot3, 60c.; Sin
pots. $1.01) ; 6 in. pots, J1.50; 7 In. pots!
$2.00; 10 in pots 5 qo
Cut Frond< selfcctea, per 100 10 00
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOS^, Alexandria, Va.
AMERICAN
GARDENING
Areca Lutesrens
3 in a po
Kentia Belmoreana. .
Kentia Forsteriana.'.
Latanla Borbonica,'
Pandanus Utills....*
100 pots
..„„ $8.00 -
H.OO 20.00
$1.00 $8.00 2x3
3.00 20.00 3
FieusEIa3tiea,f,6pcut'g3: $25 to $30 ti
^50 at 100 rates. Can supply any of the above by the
t lower fleures. All my plant
E^^ u .- Also ^a.>i auyyiy uiuoL uj. ouBse vanetiBS in
Hne bushy plants from 4 Inch to 7 inch. Terms cash
to nnknown parties.
of these varieties i
AN ILLUSTEATEDJ
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE
Free aad Independent Representatlv
Horticultural Interests.
PUBLISHED I.N' THE INTEUESTS OF THE
AMATEUR IN THE GARDEN,
THE CONSERVATORY AND THE HOME,
THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWER,
TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERS.
Home Ground Arrangements and Greenhouse
Construction Practically Illustrated.
SEND FOR A SAMPLE COPY.
Special Inducements to Florists who will Can-
vass AMERICAN GARDENINQ for us.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 1 o„> v-ar
The best Trade paper; " "*"
AMERICAN GARDENING,
The best Amateur paper;
Xi.
MNCV,
4,000,000 EVERGREEN COT FERNS
ESPECIALLY FOR FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN lOTS OF BOOO AND UPWARDS, $1.00 PER 1000. Ferns
furnished the year round. Speelalatteiition given to BupplylnK
. wMuucn. the Wholeaale Trade.
DAGGER.
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I "°%^U., SIEBRECHT&WADLEYrT.Zr I
! — ♦
♦ FIRST— With PALMS ar.d DECORATIVE PLANTS. J
♦ DO SUPPI Y SECOND-With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES. $1.00, ♦
♦ *^^^' J $1.50 and $2.00 a pair. ♦
THIRD- With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 and ♦
FLORISTS
$25.00 t>oxes.
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties.
\ No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEIV VORK CITY. \
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AZALEAS FOR EASTER.
$1.75.
Correspondence in regard to this advertise-
ment should be addressed
AMERICAN GARDNING, 170 Fulton St., N. I
MILFORD, DEL.
The Florist's Exchange is all right.
As an advertising medium for the trade
have better results from it than I do from
all others.
A. PULLEN.
We have houses full, as vyill be seen by the above illustration, of Azaleas
for Easter forcing.
The plants are in the best possible condition, finely set with buds not too far
advanced to ship safely at this time, which will ensure a supply for Easter We
can make selection of plants taken from different temperatures to give a succession
ot bloom. We offer plants
9 to 10 inches in diameter at $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100
10 to 12 " " 6.00 " 45.00 •'
12 to 15 " ■' 9.00 •■ 70.00 "
18 to 22 " " 30.00
The varieties we handle are the best market kinds. The 13 to 15 inch size are
ot exceptional value.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA.
BURN FUMIGATME TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PAGE
2S6
The Ki.orist*s Exchanqe.
dying or dead parts of the plant, or even
attacks the young growing parts. The
surface turns brown or blacliish, and
slightly velvety, in irregular patches of
indefinite extent. It never forms well
defined dots or well limited areas.
There is another more conspicuous mold
(Botrytis), which sometimes malies its
appearance upon dead parts of the plant
in a moist greenhouse, which I need not
mention further, as it also occurs upon
any dead plants under the same condi-
tions.
Fairy-eino is a well marked disease,
not yet widely distributed, which can
doubtless be fully controlled if intelli-
gently handled. The fungus (Heteroa-
porium eohinulatum, B. C.) gives rise to
roundish, fairly well marked spots upon
the leaves, which at first reminds one of
those formed by spot {Septoria.) But
tne fairy-ring fungus does not cover the
areas over with black dots but with con-
centric rings, which are minutely vel-
vety and black, or nearly so. These
fungus-infected areas show upon both
sides of the leaf.
The bacterial disease of carnations,
which for convenience we may call bac-
teriosis, shows readily upon leaves re-
cently attacked. It at first forms trans-
lucent dots in otherwise healthy leaves,
best recognized when of the size of a pin
point by holding the leaf so that the
light will shine through it. These dots
enlarge and run together, and the leaf
finally turns yellow and dries up. The
. presence of the disease can be recognized
by looking at the leaf with light shining
through it, long before any indication
appears upon the surface of the leaf.
Rosette and Pukple-Joint are two
obscure diseases not yet sufficiently
studied to make it possible to include
them in this summary.- This ends the
list of fungus diseases of the carnation
now known.
Ot these several diseases, rust, spot,
fairy-ring and bacteriosis form, in their
earlier stages, definite spots of a charac-
teristic appearance, which can be recog-
nized with much certainty without the
use of a microscope. Each of these four
after a time causes the leaves to turn
yellow and gradually die. It is not until
the later stages are reached, as a rule,
that the disease attracts attention. In
diagnosing a disease the novice often
makes the mistake of trying to deter-
mine the cauje by examining the plants
that are already dead, instead of looking
at such as are yet in the earlier or inter-
mediate stages. In the earlier stages
one may expect to find only the fungus
causing the disorder, or at least to find
it predominating, while afterward vari-
ous molds and rots dispute possession of
the dying or dead plant, and obscure or
quite obliterate the original fungus.
The first step in such an examination
is to determine whether any one of the
fungi named, or any similar fungus, is
present or not. If there is any doubt
about the identity of the fungus, send a
liberal sample, either dried or packed in
such a way that it cannot mold, to some
botanist for determination. The list is a
short one, and the writer believes that
every florist could soon learn to recog-
nize the several sorts with much cer-
tainty even without the aid of any mag-
nifier, although an inexpensive hand
magnifer will be of much service.
But no method of identifying these
diseases is equal to a personal knowledge
of their appearance under varying con-
ditions. To have a good description at
hand is a help, but I cannot feel the
same confidence in this aid that Mr.
Alex. McBride expresses in the American
Florist (1893, p. 930). He says there
should be "a lucid description of the ex-
act manifestations of each of these dis-
eases, divested of all technicalities, and
omitting all results of microscopical ob-
servations, but describing in detail the
peculiarities of each as they appear to
the unaided eye. It should be so clear
that every grower of carnations would
be enabled to detect at a glance the pres-
ence of any one of these fell destroyers."
Now, even a trained botanist does not
depend upon descriptions for identifying
either fungous or flowering plants when
it is possible for him to get authentic
specimens to compare with. Any one of
you would find it diiScult to describe a
man so that, provided only with the de-
scription, the rest of us could identify
the person wherever we came across
him. How much more difficult is it to
identify these minute fungous growths,
with which we have so little acquaint-
ance. Descriptions are desirable, and
the man that can make the best should
receive due credit ; but are there not
other valuable aids that can be made
use of?
A Suggestion Wortli Following.
In this connection I desire to make a
suggestion. This Society brings to-
gether at its annual meetings a aisplay
of blooms for examination and compari-
son. Let it also institute a display of
diseased specimens. Each member
could bring such material as may be
convenient, both to show to others who
may not know the diseases, and also in
many instances to satisfy himself that
his own diagnosis has been correct. It
would be well, in order to make sure
that all the diseases are well represented,
for the secretary or some duly appointed
person to ascertain in advance who is
willing to contribute at each forthcom-
ing meeting fresh authentic material of
each disease for comparison. I am
aware that no grower wishes to admit
that his plants ever show any form of
disease whatever, and so I suggest that
all diseased specimens be obtained from
kindly disposed neighbors, who do not
make a specialty of carnations, and do not
feel their reputations to be in danger. As
this Society usually has a botanist at its
meetings, he could be invited to come
armed with a microscope and be in readi-
ness to determine doubtful cases.
This suggestion is an adaptation of the
method long in practice in England for
becoming acquainted with edible and
other mushrooms. Bach season a meet-
ing is held at which the members spend
part of the time in scouring the wood-
lands and meadows for mushrooms, and
the rest of the time in comparing the
material collected and in personal exam-
ination of specimens named by compe-
tent botanists who are present. Thus
each member secures an accurate work-
ing knowledge of mushrooms. If a
method of display could be adopted by
this Society and heartily carried out I
predict that the advance in general prac-
tical knowledge of fungous diseases and
of their treatment, which could not help
but follow, would be as astonishing as it
it would be gratifying.
In case of loss under the present system
some members report the number of lights
of different sizes broken, and then reduce
to square feet, which is easy and simple.
The F. H. A. is open to criticism, hut so
far none has been offered that would show
any improvement upon present methods.
This fact shows how thoroughly the whole
matter was gone over by the gentlemen
who gave their time and talents in formu-
lating the by-laws of the association. If
Mr. Barnes will become a member be will
become an admirer of the F. H. A. methods
and will find them as nearly a square deal
for rich and poor as could possibly be in-
vented.
I will also add that whenever the prac-
tical workings of the Association have
shown need of correction, the directors
have always recommended the same as an
amendment to the by-laws at the next an-
nual meeting.
John G. Esler, Sec'y F. H. A.
Saddle River, N. J.
Hail Insurance.
Editor Florists' Mxchange :
I believe in Hail Insurance, but not as
now offered ; it is entirely in favor of the
man with big glass. Twenty seconds' fall
of scattered hail, such as often precedes a
rain storm, will break very few lights of
less dimension than one foot square, while
glass 24x24 will sustain a great loss. One
viciously determined hail storm can knock
out four square feet of 24x24 glass, while
an 8x9 is likely to resist it wholly, and if
broken it is only half a square foot. Yet
both pay the same rate per foot. The rate
should be per hundred or per thousand
lights and in proportion to size. Besides in
insuring, or in estimating loss, lights are
easily counted while square feet must be
computed. Fair play for poor folks is a
good motto. William H. Barnes.
Kansas.
Mr. Barnes is entirely mistaken in his
conclusions. Our statistics show that the
larger the glass the more resistance, and
the smaller the glass the more liable to be
broken. This is due to the fact that the
large light has more elasticity, often caus-
ing a hail stone to rebound, where the
smaller is broken. This fact was corro-
borated at one of our annual meetings by
several large growers who had had ex-
perience with hail storms. The large hole
made by the breakage of the large light is
offset by the greater liability of breakage
of the smaller light.
Mr Barnes is also wrong as to the ease of
measuring glass by lights. In many green-
houses a dozen different sizes are used and
the labor of counting lights would be infi-
nitely greater than under the present
system of measuring the house in bulk.
Suppose, for instance, a large light was
replaced with two smaller ones, would Mr.
Barnes have the secretary notified of the
BrooklTn.
With the exception of some funeral work
business is dull. Flowering plants sell
better than cut flowers.
LANSJAHB bail quite a brilliant display
of flowers on hand last WednesdHy morn-
ing sent in by growers in anticipation of a
good demand on Washington's birthday.
Prices were: rosea. Bride and Mermet, $2
to $5 ; Bridesmaid, $5 ; Niphetos, $1.50 ; car-
nations, 50 cents to $1.50 ; lily of the valley,
S2; Jonquils, $1 to $3; tulips, $1 to $4;
hyacinths, $1 to $2 ; gladiolus, very fine,
$10 ; callas and Lilium Harrisii, $6 to 18 ;
f reesia, 10 cents ; mignonette, 35 cents ;
sweet alyssum, 10 cents per bunch ; violeta,
$1 per 100.
Red carnations are in very amall demand.
A. C. SOHAEFFEK & CO., 121 Court street,
ia doing a good business in flowering plants
and has had a fair amount of minor decora-
tive work. On February 21 he had the
decoration of the Germania hall, for which
he also supplied many handsome bouquets.
J. Stubes & Son, 585 Fulton St., are
doing a very satisfactory plant trade. They
had a good decoration at Flathush, Feb-
ruary 28.
A. V. Grummet, 315 Fulton st., is also
content with the sales of flowering plants.
He anticipates a good Easter and has placed
good orders for genistas, azaleas, lilies and
other suitable goods.
Frank Brown, 409 Broadway, has plenty
of funeral worli. This week he had an
order for a funeral in Seventh avenue. New
York, comprising five large pieces. He
does not complain of his cut flower trade
and finds that in the line of roses. La
France and Bridesmaid are the most called
for.
Thos. Potnter, 668 Fulton St., had a
big decoration of a reception at the Oxford
Club last week. Growing flowering plants
were largely used. On Thursday, Feb-
ruary 8, he supplied a large number of
bouquets, baskets and loose flowers on the
occasion of the graduating exercises at the
High School on Nostrand avenue.
T. Clark, corner Lafayette avenue and
Fort Greene Place, is satisfled with the
season's business. On February, 8 he had
the decoration of a dinner of 165 covers at
the Oxford Club. There were three tables
on which were cut flowers in vases and
growing flowering plants in pots. The
orchestra waa concealed by a high screen
of palms and potted lilies. Mr. Clark has
a number of funerals to attend to.
A. F. Wackeb, 392 Myrtle avenue, has a
flower booth at the Food Exhibition now
on at the Clermont avenue rink, and has
also decorated several other bootha there.
T. Keenan, 410 Myrtle ave., had
charge of the floral decorations of the rink
for the Food Exhibition. There are twenty-
five columns entwined with laurel roping
and surrounded with palms and stove
plants at the base. Stars, wreaths, etc.,
combine very gracefully with palms, pam-
pas plumes and laurel roping. Mr.
Keenan was kept busy last week with
orders for the fair graduatea of School No.
9 on Adelphi St., and of the girls' high
school on Halaey st.
Rochester, N. Y.
ViOK & Hill who have run the green-
houses formerly connected with thfrseed
house of Jas. Vick's Sons since the dissolu-
tion of that firm, and succeeded in build-
ing up an extensive mailing trade, find the
present location too cramped and will dur-
ing the ensuing Spring erect a plant of ten
houses situate about five miles from the
center of the city, close to the chief ceme-
tery, where they will doubtless do a good
business in addition to the mailing branch
which they intend to push with even
greater energy than heretofore.
Robert Bard, many years foreman to
Salter Bros., intends going into business
very shortly, locating upon a very favorable
spot a short distance out. He will grow
for the local cut flower trade.
Salter Bros, have not yet found much
difference jn demand.
SCHLEGEL & Sons were busy with funeral
ordera of which they have a large share.
J. B. Keller has some elegant plants in
his handsome conaervatory. Although he
has practically retired from active businesa,
having turned it over to his two sons, he
takes a lively interest in floriculture, and
has formed a choice collection for his
especial nleasure. In the greenhouses I
noticed some fine specimens of angrse-
cums and Cattleyas in bloom. W. M.
MARCH 17, 1894.
SPECIIISPRIIIGIDITIOII
Kindly read announcement on
editorial page, and then favor us
with the advertisement of your
house ; give all the trade an
opportunity to know what goods
you handle ; don't omit Bargains
and Novelties. We ask your
co-operation in this
Business Edition for Business Men.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
East and West. AdareBs A. Nelson, 231 W 38lh st.
worfe, also Cut-flower branch,
ences. Rudolph Schweby, "
Jersey Oity.
married, 15 years in this country, understands
well how to raise cut flowers; competent to take
full charge of a place, private or commercial.
Address, M. N., Box H, Edgely, Pa.
HELP WANTED.
young man to assist in
State experience, wages
without board. References must be good. No
attention paid unless above answered in full.
M. Box 695, PlainLeld, N. J.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
N^N/' .^K. rsl T ^ IZ3 .
Young man who has had experience
in nursery, filling orders and selling
stock at nursery. Must come well re-
commended.
THE ELIZABETH HURSERY CO.,
J. V. Phillips, 272 Fulton st., decorated
the armory of the 23d Regiment on the oc-
casion of a reception on Saturday last.
Laurels naturally predominated.
A. V. Crummey, 316 Fulton St., had the
decoration of a swell christening on Halsey
St., on Monday, February 12. The prevail-
ing colors were pink and white on a back-
ground of green. Pink roses, carnations,
potted primulas and L. Harrisii, with
palms, were the component parts of a very
graceful piece of work.
FOR SALE
cold framing-, tools, etc. Houses well stocked,
everything in Al condition; City of 40,000,
competition light. Three years lease of Ave
room house, barn and lots, $14.00 a month, in
heart of city, price $1000. If you mean business
write quickly.
ft. of glai
sh: 10""
Rlass in boxes; 800 feet ■
Qreenhouae -■'-- — '—
Pot Plants I
olass order,
of Olnclnnatl; the buBJ
~ ■ ... ist nnrt Drettiea
No other flor-
.„. . , . „nt reasonable.
Will sell reasonably for cash.
Qreenhouaei
Pot Plants t .
olass order, Winton Place is a
of Olnclnnaf
Spring G-rov
_„__j, heated
., feet of loose
I'lch pipe, valves,
" ' ' ids of best se
ing, stock in
3 residence suburb
The^ Florist's Exchanoe.
S27
The Arion Ball.
This ball, given at Madison Square Gar-
den on February 14, furnished the occasion
for the most extensive and one of the most
beautiful floral decorations ever seen in
New York. Messrs. Hanft Bros., 114S
Broadvpay, had, as for several years previ-
ous, charge of the floral department, and
they acquitted themselves in a way worthy
of the old reputation of the firm.
The lobby, on the Madison avenue side,
was a perfect sylvan glade, the walls and
ceiling being concealed with evergreens,
relieved by bunches of flowers. Here
stood a large arch of green, with the word
"Arion" in red and yellow flowers at the
top.
On entering the vast arena the visitor's
eyes were dazzled bjr a scene of brilliancy
which bafiies description. Every tier of
balconies, from the lowest to the highest,
was richly festooned with laurel roping,
caught up at regular intervals with a large
red rose, backed by a sabal palm leaf. The
pillars supporting the balconies were en-
twined with smilax.
The roof of the Garden was almost en-
tirely hidden by enormous cables of ever-
greens, dotted with flowers of various col-
ore, starting from both ends of the roof
and from the ends of the girders to meet in
the center of the ceiling. From the middle
of the root depended a globe of smilax and
flowers, which late in the evening flew
open, discharging bouquets and confetti
on the heads of the dancers beneath, and
also liberating a flock of white doves,
whose flight gave animation to the upper
part of this fairyland.
At either end of the roof hung an im-
tnense bsisket of flowers, with low trailing
greenery, which half concealed a gilded
cage, in which was a live rooster to give
notice at daybreak that the sun had risen.
"The original cook that crowed in the morn,
To warn the revellers, weary and worn,
who danced in the bower that Hanft built,'
All around the floor was a promenade
eighteen feet wide, separated from the
dancing space by a circular row of pillars,
each over twenty feet high, of pure white,
entwined with smilax. The capitals of
these pillars were of bright bronze, and on
each was poised, with one foot resting on
a globe, a winged figure, also of bright
bronze, and holding a small mirror.
Between these columns were pedestals
exactly similar to those of the columns
themselves, and bearing a large palm,
whose base was surrounded by masses of
potted flowering plants, tulips, hyacinths
and geraniums, all in full bloom. The
spaces between these pedestals and the
pillars were filled in by a hedge four feet
high, of rhododendrons and hemlock, with
occasional openings, admitting to the
space reserved for dancing. These open-
ings were marked by large specimens of
Lauras nobilis. From capital to capital of
the columns just described, hung in loops
an unbroken chain of crystal prisms with
electric lights at regular intervals. It
looked like an endless riviere ot diamonds
Easter Carnation Plants. Slei&o^Z^^
from 10 to 30 buds and blooms, $12.00 per 100: 25 at 100
rates. Also rooted cuttlnirB of Garfle d, L. McGowan
and Silver Spray, Jl.OO per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.
GEO. STAFFLINGER, Sprinffville, N. Y.
WHEW WRtTIWG MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Extra strong Rooted Cuttings free by mail.
BOSBS— Bridea, Mermets, Gontiers, at tl.35
per 100; $11.00 per 1000.
CAENATIONS-Silver Spray, MoGowan, $1.36
per 100. Portia, Wilder. Am. Flag-, Lam-
horne, $1.35 per 100. Double White and Purple
Petunia, $1.85 per lOO. Cash with order.
J. J. liAMPBRT, XENIA, OHIO.
WHEN WRJTIIMG MEWTiOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS
Our stock Includes Uncle John, The Stuart. "Wm.
Scott. E. Craip, Daybreak, Aibertini, McGowan,
and other crack varieties. The best there are
Nice plants, once transplanted from sand, healthy
and vigorous, ready to pot up or plant out and satis-
faction guaranteed. Orders will be filled In rotation
Prices about the s
sand cuttings.
ALEX. McBRIDE,
Immense Stock of
Carnation Booted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Kust or
other Disease; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
JOS. RBNARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO.
Alplaus, N. Y.
CARNATIONS -ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Daybreak, $3.50 per 100 ; Lizzie
McGowan, J. J. Harrison, Hector,
Golden Gate, |3.00 per 100 ; Grace
Wilder, Silver Spray, $1.50 per 100.
No Bust. Casli with order.
C. A. SHATTITCK,
lock Box H. ANDOVBE, MASS.
WHEW WHITING MENTION THE FLoniSTS' CXCHA
CARNATIONS.
UZZIE McGOWAN POBTIA
I.ADIBOBN . AUBOKA
DAYBBSAK PBIDB OF KBNNETT
MBS. FISHEB TIBAX TVAVB.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STYER, COlfCOBDTILLE, PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
Carnations
AND
-^— .Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
HELEN KELLER!
The most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
offered. We invite aU interested to
come and see it growing and blooming.
^rtV tiSs'S-rrn^'^^ aod elegance far in advance of any\'h?^/n"Slt''ii; eT^htf"5:ro'°h?u^sJ's''°,S'li"e'S
Hill Phlll 'ihS ^?il,™'''i*=^ always open for inspection, one at Wyndmoor, near Chestnut
HIH, Phila., the other at Summit, N. J. Orders booked now and filled strictlv in rotntiVin
«90;o™per^lOw" ' "'*• ^*''°°*' """ ^°°*^^ cuttings? sl.OO per doz.rsl2.0oTer lOOl
ANNIE PIXI^EY.
A beautiful, delicate pink Carnation. Very
proliflc and continuous blooraer ; flowers come
large on stiff stems, 15 to 20 Inches long ; calyx
never bursts. No grower of cut flowers can
afford to be without it, as it will pay him better
than any other variety he can grow.
The price of Annie Pixiey is $13.00 per 100;
890.00 per 1,000; 36 sold at 100 rates.
Also Rooted Cuttings of Daybreak, McGoir-
an, Portia, Tidal Wave. Write for prices.
Stock clean and healthy. Positively no rust.
Address
F. L. KOHR,
350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.
Asbury Park.
Mr. Geo. R. Knapp has sold the Park
greenhouses which he bought some months
ago ot Jas. H, Bruere to Hean Thompson,
son of the Ocean Grove florist. Ill health
18 lUr. Knapp's reason for selling.
San Francisco,
Great preparations are being made in
order that floriculture shall be well repre-
sented at the Mid-Winter Fair. Two ex-
hibitions will be given on the fair grounds-
one m April, of wild flowers and bulbous
flowers in season, and the other in May, of
CARNATIONS,
'Vf^SJ,*" VERBENAS
Booted Cuttings or Plants.
NEW FRENCH CANNAS,
GERANIUMS, Silver Jewel,
PINK, Her Majesty.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Geo. S. Conover.
ANEMONE, Whirlwind.
FUCHSIA, Trailing Queen.
AND MANY OTHER FINE NOVELTIES.
Write for our Illustrated Catalogue.
VICK
CERTIFICATES OP MERIT at WASHINGTON, D. C, Show
November, 1893 ; and at Convention of '
CARNATION SOCIETY at INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb.
how, I
1894. I
EDWIN LONSDALE, JOHN N. IMAY,
Chestnut HilL ... Phila, Pa. Summit, -
WHCM WRITING MEMTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
New Jersey.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»
CARNATIONS. 1
VARIETIES GOOD.
CUTTINGS GOOD.
Lizzie McGowan, Silver Spray, Aurora, Grace Darling, Portia and J. R
Freeman are $1.35 per 100 or $10.00 per lOOO.
Daybreak, $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Fred . Dorner, $2.00 per 100 ; $12 60 per 1000
Edna Craig, $3.00 per lOO ; $26.00 per 1000.
&.
HILL,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
M WRrriNG MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
♦CARNATIONS.*
LADY EMMA, winner of two lirst
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Per 100. Per 1000.
A,f\ VARIETIES ot the best Old and New
^*' Mixed CERANIUmS, from 2 in
pots, $2.00 per 100 ; 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; 4 in
pota, $5.00 per 100.
FRED. BOERMER, Cape May City, N.J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS.
READY— Rooted Cuttings of
Lizzie McGoTran, Mrs. Fisher, Silver
Spray, Grace Wilder and Constancy, at
$1.00 per hundred. KoRust. No Disease.
Cash with order.
SEO. D. MILLETT, Box 310, Andover, Mass.
WHEN WBITIWO MENTIOH THE fLORIST'S EXCHAMGe' J
Dajrbreak
Lizzie McGowan , .
White Dove
Puritan
, J. J. Harrison . . .
Peachblow Coronet
Crimson Coronet . .
Columbia
American Flag . . .
Tidal Wave
Thomas Cartledge .
Spartan
Wm. Scott
Mme. Diaz Aibertini
Edna Craig
. $3.50 $20.00
! GO 15.00
; ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
I Pixley isone otthoaebeautifuUiffhtpinks
> with a fair sized flower of model form and
> good strong calyx. With ordinary culture
► stems can be cut twenty inches long and
► the growth is strong and healthy.
' Keller you know all about : they are both
sure to make good paying varieties for cut
■ ??ZS;*i ^-Xi'^f P^"^ 1°% S12-00; per 1000,
$100.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100
$12.00; per 1000, $90.00.
Colens at $7.00 per 1000. Alternanthera,
cuttings, $6.00 per 1000, red, yellow and pink.
VERBENA LANCASTER BEAUTY.
Decidedly the prettiest Verbena that \
grows, novel as well as beautiful, and sells .
at sight. Price per 100, $3.00.
^, PANSIES.— I can still supply a few of '
those seedling plants at $5.00 per 1000 or 75 '
cents per 100. The same good strain I '
transplanted, $1.25 per 100; Rooted
-^^AMERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. \
k'%«^«/%'%/%.i
Carnations=Panic Bargains
3.00
2.00
3.00
2.00
3.00
3.50
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
CASH WITH ORDER.
TMOR^WALiD JENSEN,
Box 55, Mamaroneck, N. Y.
Per 1000
I.ady Emma or Portia $10 00
"White Dove lo 00
Iiizzie McGowan 10 00
Sohaffer ifl 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Robt. Hitt 10 00
Grace Barling 10 00
Wliite Wings 10 00
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gates 10 00
American Flag 10 00
Attraction 15 00
J. J. Harrison 15 OO
Aurora. 15 oo
Xouise Forsch 15 00
liellie licwis 15 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Tidal W^
Pnritan,.
20 00
20 00
20 00
20 00
25 00
Strictly Cash with order.
Per 1000
Poarl J20 00
Edna Craig 20 00
Daybreak
TIios. Cartledge
Mayflower
Hector
Amy Plilpps
Blancbe 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Richmond 25 00
Wabash.. 35 OO
W^estern Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue \\\ 25 00
Florence Van Reyper 25 00
Buttercup 35 qq
Ne-w Jersey '*' 3500
Orders filled in rotation.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO, BELLEYILLE, N. J.
MENTION" PAPER.
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY! 'S
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The KlvORIST'S EXCHANGED
Roses and other Plants at Summit, N.J.
There are few places iu the neighborhood
of New York City where a visitor interested
in horticulture can And more pleasure or
more proBt, than at the establishment ot
Mr John N. Mat, of Summit, N. J. Ihe
genial proprietor is brim full of informa-
tion in his particular lines— -that of ros-
arian, chrysanthemum grower and carna-
tiouist, more particularly— and the readi-
ness and willingness with which heimparts
that information renders a conversation
with him very enjoyable and instructive.
His name and fame as a rose grower are as
familiar as household words in every
florist's place, and do not need amplification
There are 30 greenhouses connected with
this establishment, averaging 100 to 200
feet in length, the majority of which are
devoted to rose growing, three to carna-
tions, one to orchids, one to mignonette,
four or five to chrysanthemums, besides
several northern lean-to houses for cold
storage purposes.
Among the many roses raised, American
Beauty takes a prominent place. In speak-
ing of the reports that have gone abroad in
regard to the non-productive qualities of
this rose the past season, Mr. May said: "In
some sections this rose seems to have the
peculiar characteristic of running up
blind wood. There has, as in the case of
other Tea roses, been too great a tendency
to rush it for all it is worth, and the result
is, that in the Winter time, being, natu-
rally a hybrid perpetual, properly speak-
ing, with a small amount of Tea blood in
it. it asserts the habit of coming blind. I
think a good deal o£ this is due to the fact
that it has been grown under too high a
pressure for too many years in the same
temperature all thetirae. "When we started
growing American Beauty it was with the
idea that, because it was a hybrid, it would
require a certain amount of rest in the
Winter. As a result we began to cut early
in October, then gradually withheld water
and lowered the temperature at the same
lime so as to give the plants a certain
amount of rest. This would take from
three to four weeks. Then when we thought
it had got fairly hard and solid, any long
shoots that had been produced on the pre-
vious crop we would lower down and tie to
stakes so as to induce the plants to break
from the bottom. This heingdonewe then
started to water, moderately at first, and
gradually increasing the temperature at
the same time, till we had thoroughly
soaked the bed and got the temperature up
to about normal, 1 e., 56 degrees. Under
tbese conditions and treatment we found
they would break very strong from the
ruots and produce a very heavy crop which
we endeavored to rush for the holidays as
soon as we could. We did this for two
years very successfully ; then we thought
we would try to grow it along perpetually;
in otber words, to keep it growing steadily
all the time, which method we have been
following with varied success ever since.
But I am inclined to think that the high
pressure system is not suitable to the
Beauty, and rather tbink that we shall re-
turn to the original method. Certain it
was that we could get larger crops at cer-
tain times by more than double, than we
can under our present arrangement. Of
course, we did not get so many crops,
three during the Winter being all we could
really depend upon ; but, in my opinion,
three good heavy crops brought in at the
times necessary, say early in October,
Christmas, and again for Easter, would
really bring more money than growing
them as we do now and getting only a
limited number at all times."
Mme. (le Watteville is, in Mr. May's
opinion, a very fine rose. In changeable
weather like the present he finds it better
to cut the buds tight and allow them to
develop in the cellar. By keeping them
there from ten to fifteen hours they seem
to make a fuller flower.
"Catherine Mermet's day is past," said
he, "there is no question about it. Brides-
maid has entirely superseded her, both in
color and freedom o£ blooming. To demon-
.strate my faith in the latter I may say that
I have a whole bench entirely full of young
stock of that rose."
the neck, 3 and 4 cents is the price. My
remarks above regarding Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria, of course apply to Winter bloom-
ing. I regard it as one of the very finest
roses for Summer and Fall flowering, and
where there is a demand for Summer flow-
ers it is really a very fine and valuable va-
in the hybrid remontant class, Mr. May
grows the cream of the varieties. He says
Ulrich Brunner seems to sell better than
any rose of that class, succeeded by Baron-
ess Rothschild. Mme. John Laing and
Heinrich Schultheis are excellent early
varieties. He also speaks highly of Mabel
Morrison. These hybrids are planted in
boxes or pots in the Spring, set out in the
open all Summer, the latter being plunged
in ashes so as to retain the moisture and
save watering, and are brought in so soon
as the chrysanthemums are over; they
give a full crop of flowers from now on.
The Bride : here is her birthplace aiid
where she may be seen in all her virgin
purity. The extra fine flowers are cut
from the leading shoots. Several of the
shoots are tied in order to get them
straight as possible, because they bring
the highest figures ; those crooked realiz-
ing only about one-half. The Bride re-
quires close attention as to watering and
grown in flats, 16x24 inches, with seven or
eight cane stakes in each as supports.
They were grown in the open ground in
Summer, boxed up in Pall, and brought in
after the chrysanthemums were over.
ThiBis found a good way to economize
Of Kaiserin Augusta "Victoria Mr. May
said : "Notwithstanding that we have just
now occasionally very fine fiowers with
good stems, we find that the retail trade in
New York does not like them. The petals
in the Winter time seem to have a ten-
dency to wilt down, and the color is not
pure enough white to suit. When you get
it well it is beautiful and very sweet
scented ; but it does not seem to please as
it did a year ago at this time. The preva-
lent idea nowadays is to get a rose with as
long a stem as possible, with a fine bud at
the top of it, and unless they are just so
they do not sell well. A fine bud with a
stem 18 inches long will bring from 10 to 15
cents; for second grade, with nearly as
large a flower, but with a little crook in
Souvenir de Wootton is regarded by Mr.
May as a most beautiful rose, and one of
the best that can be grown by the florist
who retails his own fiowers. He can then
always get a red rose ; it is as easy to grow
as Bon Silene and is sweet scented, points
that are of great importance in any floyrer.
It does not take so well among the retail
trade in New York as it does in smaller
towns.
The blooms of Cusin just now are not up
to their usually excellent standard.
La France seems to be but little in de-
mand in the market nowadays, and Mr.
May is considering as to whether or not he
shall abandon growing it. Its place has
been largely usurped by Bridesmaid.
Tbere seems to be a scarcity of Testout
at present; but those blooms in the market
realize good prices. Mr. May is resting
Testout in the same manner as applied
to Beauty.
The most interesting rose here at present
is Mrs. W. C. Whitney, the new seedling
hybrid tea, which oriainated with Mr.
May. The color is a beautiful shade of
clear, deep pink, and the fragrance is ex-
quisite— a combination of lemon verbena,
heliotrope and the old favorite rose, "cen-
titolia." The flowers are large, full and
elongated, the foliage is heavy and profuse,
and ihe flowers can be cut with immense
stems; even when fully blown this rose is
still very beautiful. It is, without doubt,
a great acquisition to the rose family.
The finest and newest varieties of carna-
tions are grown. Among the best noted 1
were : i
Wm. Scott, characterized by Mr. May
as a grand thing; it is free flowering and
sells well in the market. He, however,
does not think the color quite as good as
that of Albertini.
Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds.— The color of
this variety borders too much on the ma-
genta for the New York trade.
New Jersey is a fine red ; very prolific,
but unless well grown in a cool house is a
little apt to go to sleep soon after being
cut.
Mme. Diaz Albertini, for a late bloom-
ing carnation, is immense. The fiowers
comes well up in the center. I like it bet-
ter than Scott, but the market seems to
take Scott as freely.
Edna Craig seems to take a little rest at
present. Up to the first of January it gave
a heavier crop by thirty per cent, than any
of the pink varieties of jecent introduc-
tion.
lago is the best dark we have tried yet.
The color is very beautiful, resembling that
of the Meteor rose.
Helen Keller is seen in fine shape here ;
it is a beautiful carnation of a striking
color, a clear white ground very delicately
and evenly marked with bright scarlet,
giving a pleasing effect. Some of the
blooms have measured ^ inches across, an
average of 25 blooms being ^} inches,
"Tbere are numerous seedling carnations,
some of which give great promise, includ-
ing one after the style of Buttercup, but a
much freer bloomer and sweet-scented; $5
per hundred was readily obtained for flow-
ers of this variety. Golden Rod is a pretty
thing— very bright yellow, delicately pen-
ciled with scarlet. There is also one, a
pure yellow ; and a pink that if indica-
tions go for anything, will run Scott in a
dead heat for first place in that color.
Daybreak and Lizzie McGowan are also
extensively grown. Mr. May grows his
carnations mostly in benches, and places
wire netting A shaped between the rows,
thus allowing free circulation of air to
each plant.
Several of the carnation plants are
A large number of young chrysanthe-
mums are being raised, a fine batch of the
new early varietv. Yellow Queen, is m
elegant shape. This is a large, clear,
bright yellow and has been cut from by
the tenth of October.
Mr. May has three large propagating
houses, one for roses, one for chrysa,nthe-
mums, and one for carnations, in order to
facilitate the work of individual propaga-
tion. He prefers to propagate his carna-
tions in a cool temperature ot about 52 de-
grees ; they are then boxed up and held m
a temperature of 45 to 50 degrees for a
month or six weeks before being shipped.
This insures a stocky growth and renders
the plants quite hardy.
One house is planted to mignonette, a
selected strain of Mr. May's. The growth
is splendid and the fragrance delicious.
Notwithstanding the fact that when air is
being given muslin covers the openings, so
as to exclude insects from the house,
several of the plants show a whitish flower
that is barren, and which Mr. May thinks
is an indication of the mignonette revert-
ing to the wild form.
A limited number of Cattleyas and oyp-
ripediums are raised to satisfy the calls of
customers. It is well to have a few of
these on hand. . ,t ,,
A plant observed here which might be
grown more extensively to advantage is
Aponogeton distachyon, or Cape Pond
Lily. Several tubs of this plant were
noticed located in the rose houses._ The
flowers are pure white and deliciously
fragrant. A receptacle for raising it can
be made of an ordinary gasolene barrel cut
in two, each half of a depth of about four-
teen inches. Put in it about five or six
inches of soil composed of one-third
manure and two thirds loam, mixed with a
little gravel or smooth stones; into this
plant the bulbs and fill the tubs with water,
and stand them in a light and airy part of
the greenhouse. The flowers can be had
from September to July. All the care
necessary is to keep the water from getting
stagnated. The blooms come in handy
when white orchids are in demand.
In speaking of disbudding, Mr. May savs
it must be done to suit the demand. He
thinks the time will come when the taste
will he for the lateral shoots to be left on.
As perfect a center flower will then be got
as now, though not so large, but the long
lateral growth will be obtained which sup-
plies the green and produces a grand effect.
In regard to high prices for flowers Mr.
May said, "My impression is that to charge
an exhorbitant price for any flower is sui-
cidal in its eflfects, inasmuch as the general
public will often buy cheaper grades ot
fiowers rather than pay the price demanded
for a so-called choice variety. To popu-
larize a flower, I am of the opinion that a
moderate price will do very much more to
obtain that end than a high price, as it will
put the flower within the reach ot a much
larger number of buyers.
"My systems of heating are by hot water,
the open tank, or circulation by gravity,
also hot water under pressure and by low
pressure steam ; all three methods are dis-
tinct ; each system works well with us.
The flrst named we have had in use here
for fourteen years without its ever giving
us any trouble or a cent of cost in repairs,
and always doing its work satisfactorily.
The great trouble with so many hot-water
arrangements has been that they were
never put up right in the first place, or else
overtaxing the capabilities of the boiler, or
insufficient amount ot radiating surface in
the houses, either of which will be sure to
lead to disappointment some cold night.
" Oar reason for putting in the pressure
system some seven years ago was to fully
test its merits in comparison with the
other, which we have been able to do very
satisfactorily, as the houses are all of
equal size and the same temperatures are
carried. All things considered, I think
the pressure system when well arranged
has considerable advantage over the open
tank system.
"About steam— well, I would rather not
say definitely what I think about it till
the end of the season. We are keeping a
careful record of the fuel, labor, etc., for
comparison with our other modes of heat-
ing, and shall then be ready to give you a
clear estimate of it. So far, notwithstand-
ing that we can circulate steam through
fourteen hundred running feet of preen-
Jiouses— or, in other words, through eleven
greenhouses, from our one large boiler
without showing anything on the steam
gauge— yet I think I could sleep much
sounder with hot water as the heating
power than I could with steam. There is
a certain amount of insecurity about the
latter that cannot be overcome; but it yOu
ever put this into print you will, I doubt
not, raise a hornet's-nest about my ears, as
many have accused me of being a crank on
this subject. Well, I am willing to re-
main one still ; at any rate, till the end of
next May, when we shall balance up ex-
penses. Then it is possible I may turn the
tables." . ,
The educational advancement and recre-
ation of his employes is well looked after
by Mr. May, as is testified by the elegant
library and bowling alley he has provided
for them on his place. There is room for
many more such men in this country, and
were his example in these lines followed,
can we estimate the beneficial influence it
would exert ?
Orange, N. J.
To say that Orange is a horticultural
center, is to utter a pleonasm ; those whoare
in doubt had better come and see for them-
selves. The windows ot Mr. MacArthur's
store on Main st. are always looking gay.
Mr. MacArthur was for years gardener to
Dr. Marsey, and resigned his position to go
into business for himself. He now runs
the establishment ot the late Henry J.
MacGall. He has built himself some green-
houses on his own grounds on Gaston st..
West Orange. The windows of Mrs. LENA
Man's store on Main st,, are also notice-
able for the fine display of orchids and
other plants.
Mr Thomas J. FAT, senior partner otthe
firm of Pay & MacGowan, florists. South
Orange, is a rising young florist, well
known and liked for his geniality and
ability.
Mr. Albxandek MacPhekson is now
running the old Jacques place. Mr. Mac-
Pherson was gardener to the late John
Burke, of Llewellyn Park, for many years,
and wherever known is liked and respected.
Mr. Hehbt HAASE is another rising,
energetic young florist, of good business
habits.
Mr. PATRICK DOTLE, of Mountain Sta-
tion, is a florist ot marked ability ; he was
for many years gardener to Henry Graves,
Esq., and resigned to enter business on his
own account.
The collection of carnations grown by
Mr. McGo"»yAN, ot Main St., is very fine :
it was here the famous " Lizzie McGowan"
carnation was raised. Violets in general
were a failure around here this year.
And now another horticultural giant has
come among us to make his home in
South Orange, in the person ot W. A.
MANDA, lately manager ot the firm ot
Pitcher & Manda. Mr. Manda is no
stranger ; it is nearly twelve years since he
entered on his duties as superintendent ot
Harvard College Botanical Gardens, Cam-
bridge, Mass., succeeding Mr. Wm. Fal-
coner. It is now about five years since he
resigned that position to enter into partner-
ship with and manage the colossal estab-
lishment o( Mr. James R. Pitcher. Mr.
Manda has opened business for himself
here now ; he deserves to succeed.
FiTZ.
Recent Fires.
Albant, N. Y.— a detective electric
wire caused a slight fire in the flower store
ot Eyres & Goldring on February 4.
Baltimoke, Md.— Fr. Hodta, 2341 North
ave., had a fire in his greenhouse on Feb-
ruary 15, caused by an overheated furnace.
Loss, $1,000, fully covered by insurance.
Buffalo, N. Y.— Slight damage was
caused by fire to the greenhouse of John
Speiss, at 218 Peach St., on account of a de-
tective fine.
Canton, O.— John Kebe's greenhouse
has been totally destroyed by fire. He says
it was the work of incendiaries.
HAKLEM, N. Y.— George W. Stevens'
greenhouse at Riverside ave. was on fire
on February 11, and damage was done to
the extent of $100 before the blaze was ex-
tinguished.
MATTIT0CK, L. I.— Fire destroyed a
greenhouse, 300 feet long, on February 2,
belonging to Thos. B. Reeves & Son. The
loss is estimated at Sl,500, with no insur-
ance. The fire started in the boiler room.
New YOEK. — The establishment ot M. L.
Dunkel, 380 Lenox ave., was damaged to
the extent ot S300 by fire on February 16.
GENEVA, N. Y.
We are thoroughly satisfied with our
advertising in your paper and hope to be
continuous advertisers with you as long
as we build boilers and you publish tlie
FLORIST'S Exchange.
The herendeen MF'g Co.
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WOOD LABELS.
For nurserymen and florists.
Ready wired and printed.
TREE LABELS.
Improved kind.
Send for samples.
BENJ. CHASE. Derry. N. H.
THg FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE
BUY
Boston Letters.
Best and Cheapeat In fhe Market.
T^ and 3_ inch. $3 00 per 100.
Best Script tetter in the "World, $4 a 100.
bee cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exehang-e.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Green Street, Boston. Maali.
THE FLORIST'S
BOBN FOMIGilTINE-KILLS GREEN FLY-GOARilNTEED EFFECTIVE.
More effective than Tobacco Stems, i Easier to Apply than Tobacco Stems.
Miide from sh-onsest Tobacco Leaf known, Tou set four ounces in tin nan anolv match'
naturallycontan.s more Nicotine than thestems I it smoUeB, no blaze, io about your bu8lne4:
Cheaper than Tobacco Stems. One pound equal to 50 lbs. Stems.
$2.00 per case, (50 lbs.) on cars at Mevv Vork city.
H. A. STOOXHOKJP, 33X MADISOK AVENUE, JJE'W YORK CIXV.
ESTABLISH £D
8 66.
MANUFACTURED
335 EAST 2l^->^ ST. NEW YORK.
BOXES! BOXES! BOXES!
Three piece wood Mailing Box, thfe
neatest and strongest box oi] the mar-
ket. Send 16 cents in stamps for sample
nest and price list. I also make Cut
Flower and Express Boxes.
W. E. SMITH, Kenton, Harden Co., Ohio.
Successor to SMtTH & Smith.
When writing mehtiow the flobist-s exchange
Florists' Pins
Glass Heads,
Black
White.
.50 $1.76 Sa.OO per 1000
FOR SALE BY
» {, ■ .V""'.' CiiicaKo.
r r • v„"'.."V"^'";!i -li'linnnpolis.-Pa.
I. A. .Si
1 Fi'i
!dw; Slullen, kingston.'uiu.'
UG, F. BRABANT. Manuf.cf urer, 54 Waren St.. New York,
JHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
SNOW RUSTIC^
^MTICO.
Make the Finest and
Cheapest Rustic work
on the market.
FLORISTS'
BASKETS
AND STANDS
OUR SPECIALTY.
134 Bant Street,
WATERBURY, CONN.
Send for list and Prices,
F. E. McALI^ISTiER,
Special Agent,
2 Dey street, NEJ-W YORK.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Clean and healthy stock, right from propsffa-
ng bench, including Hlnze-s White. Portia
arliglit, Mrs. ITisher. tizzie MicowaD;
mily Pierson and Grace Wilder. Cash
ith order. $1.00 per 100 ; $7.50 per 1000.
'. J. SNOW, - Waterbnry, Conn.
RITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
PLORISfS EXCHAftQg
SULPHO-TOBACCOSOAP
ROSE'S PERFECTED INSECTICIDE, (Patented.)
A safe, handy, effective and economical exterm-
inator of any kind of Insects and Termin. In pack-
ages of from 2 ounces to 50 pounds.
In use and recommended by many of the fore-
most greenhouse and nnrserynien in the country.
ROSE MAJVUFACTURmo CO.,
NIAGARA FALLS, - - NEW YORK.
Write for Pamphlets and Sample.
MARSCHOETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4th St, Philadelphia.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISFS' REFRIGERATORS
Send for Circular.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
gllTffn»[mFmmii^iT[iniMnnillM!llllfllll!innT!inni!llllll!IITITIITTinillll[||MI
Do Your Grapes Rot?l
Pears blight, crack or spot? Are your Apples. Pluma =
and Cherries imperfect? Powell's "
COPPERDINE
fe a sure preventive. It is guaranteed to stop aU Punzus i
Disuses; prevents Rust on Carnations and Black Spots =
on Roses. * r
^sSnl'.'i^SST?' ^°- " ">"'"*• 'l'^" P=' gallon. Used largely diluted. \
<?n,£S'?' ra P»"'<'"'a Mildew Mixture prevents =
MUdew on Flowera and Fruits, and Bust on Oats, =
_ W.S. POWELL & CO., Baltimore Md U S A -
lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillillillliliuilliiiiiiiiiimiii^iiiiiiin/ninuiillnmi,^
BETTER THAN ATOAD.
BUY RUMSEYS SPRAY PUMP
And Ff ee Your Trees from InsEcts.
RUMSElY&CO.Lm
Seneca Fails.NY
Circulars Free.
EiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiiJi
THE BEST FERTILIZER
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing: Plants With
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 OtisSt., ofTSummer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
FACTS
FACTS
JE"OI8. E"X«OXC,X!
FACTS
Are stubborn as ever, and ot all
facts, none are less so than that
are a needed feature to-day in any
well appointed Florist establishment
■where retail orders are taken. Sup-
plied in sets from $1.50 to $40.00,
Send for list to
DAN'L R. LONG, Publisher, Ruffalo, N. Y.
JOHN J. PEIERS. Mfr.. 39 Oorilen Ave., Long Island City. N Y
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXChANGC ^ *•/>■■■ li
frames having holeo.
drilled In them t<i
insert toothpicks, by
which to fasten themi
Inthedesi^n. Allin-
frlngements prose-
2in, Letters, $3 perlOfl
Postage, I5c. per luO
Before purchasing
send for free sample
and catalogue and
her lett
arket.
W. C. KRICK, 1287 B'vtay, B'klyn. H. Y.
o™ ■■ gli'I''.: N Stetrens, New Turt ; Aue. Eolker 4
l°=». New Yuri: Ed. S. Schmld, WMhlnBton. D c"
Jas. Vick's Sons, Kochester, N.T.j T W Wo.id &
Sons. Richmond. Va.; J. A. dimmers, Toronto" Onf.
I WHEN WRrrUta MENTION THE n.OaiST-SexCHANaE
230
THE^ FLORIST'S EXCHAISTGE.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Whoksalo Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 24th St., New York.
Orders 67 mall or telegraph promotlT attended
'^ to. Telephone Call* 1005 IBtuBt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
...WHOLESALE pLORlST,
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
wmi m\\\,
940 Broadway, New York.
BstabUBhed 1887.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
12 TVest a7tli Street,
OneaoorweBtofB'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALL, 932 18tH I
I BURNS & RAYNOR, ^
I Wholesale Florists |
i 49 WEST 28th STREET, |
% NEW YORK. ^
I We lead in American Beauty, »
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
•ralephone Call. 1307 8Sth Bt.
_1 Unds of Boses, Violets and Carnations a
specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTEHPED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN.
Wholesale Florist,
47 West a4tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LAF = ANCE
SPECI'LTIES.
BDVTARD C. KORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beanty, Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
CUT FLOWERS,!
51 W. 30th St., New York.
20 WEST 24th ST.,
NEW YORK. ^
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FU)RISTS\
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Bet. Sa Ave. ul Bn>d¥i7, NEW YORK.
BOBES — American Beauty..
Bennett, Ouein....
BonSilene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. 0. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, NiphetOB. HoBte
Souv. de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Wattevllle
AniAWTOMS
ASPAnAGTJB
BOUTABDIA
OaIXAB ■•-;
OABNATIONB— Helen Keller
Daybreak. Edna Craig..
Scott, Alberlini
Storm KlnB (special $12)
Ophelia, Sweetbrier
McGowan, Michigan —
Other fancy sorts.
'* common sorts —
Daffodils
Daisies
Fbbebia
Hbliotbope
Htaointhb
LUJUM HAREISn
Lilt of the Valley
MiONONKTTK
Naroibsus
tS.OO to$60
1.00 to 6
1,00 to 2
2.00 to 6
3.00 to 8
.... to .
SUILAX ... .
TULipa
Violets
3.00 to 10.
2.00 to i.
1.00 to 6
2.00 to 4
10 00 to 60
2.00 to 6
.60 to 1
25.00 to 76
.... to .
3.00 to 6
2.00 to 4
1.00 to 3
3.00 to 6
4.00 to
. to .
1.00 to 3
1.00 to 2 I
.86 to
1. 00 to 2.1
.26 to
1.00 lo
1.00 to 1.1
1.00 to 2.1
3 00 to 8.C
1.00 to 3.C
2.00 to 4.(
1.00 to 2.(
.26 to .!
6.00 to 10.(
2.00 to 4.1
.60 to 1.1
6.00 to 10. (
6.00 to 12. (
6.00 to 10. (
6.00 to 12. (
6.00 to 10. .(
6.00 to 12. (
8.00 to 12.1
3.00 to 5.1
3.00 to 10.1
1 4.00 to 8.1
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,00 4.00 to 8.00
00 to
.00 50.00 to 75.00
, . .... to ....
00 6.00 to 8.00
J 00 to 1,6
2.00 to 3.0
1.00 to 1-6
I 2,00 to 3,t
. -. to ...
1.00 to l.E
to ...
2.00 to 3.C
6.00 to 3.C
2.00 to 4.1
1.60 to 3.C
2.00 to 3.(
.76 to l.(
10.00 to 12, (
2.00 to 3 1
.76 to 1.1
6 00 to 8,00
8,00 to lO.OO
5.00 to 8,00
8. no to 10,00
6 00 to 8 00
6,00 to 8,00
to 8.00
, . . , to 4 00
4.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 8,00
40.00 to 60,00
4.00 to -
.75 to 1.00
60,00 to 75,00
1,00 to .,--
8,00 to 10,00
(special) 6.00
2 00 to ■■ ""
1,60 to
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lo 3.00
1.50 to -
1,60 to 2,0C
.75 to 1,60
4.00 to 5.00
.60 to 1. 00
1.00 to 1,60
.60 to 1,00
1.00 to 3.00
10.00 to 16,00
3,00 to 4.00
1,00 to 2.00
2.00 to 3 00
.76 to 1.00
10.00 to 16.00
4,00 to 6.00
.20 to 1 00
....to ....
. . to .,.
4.00 to 6,00
6.00 to 8.00
to 6.00
... to 3.00
8.00 to 6,00
4.00 to 6.00
.... to
,,.. to
10 00 to 12,00
,,.. to -,--
1.60 to 2,00
.60 to .76
.... to
1,00 to ----
2,00 to 3.00
to 10.00
3.00 to 4.00
.... to
to 3.00
.... to ,...
10.00 to 12.00
2.00 to 6.00
1 00 to I
J. 00 totSO.OO
^.00 to 6.00
to 3.00
,.00 to 6,00
...to 6.00
,.00 to 6.00
i 00 to 8.00
1.00 to 6.00
i,00 to 8,00
1,00 to 8 00
1.00 to 4.00
1 00 to 4.00
).00 to 4.00
j.OO to 30.00
.... to ....
.... to 1.00
to 40.00
to 2,00
J.OO to 8.00
.... to :-.
1.60 to 3.00
to 2.60
.... to ....
. . to ....
1 60 to 2,00
1.60 to 2.60
1.00 to 2,00
.... to 3,00
.... to ....
to 2.00
.40 to ....
1.00 to 2,00
8.00 to 10.00
.... to 3.00
2.00 lo
... lo 3.00
to 1.00
10,00 lo 16,00
1.00 to 4.00
.20 lo .75
ESTABLISHED 1878.
jKTUtES RURDV.
■Wholesale and CommlsBlon Dealer in
,. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
TTholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
sa West SOtli street. New Torlc.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale . Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
.l?Si^SSlSSl3^P^='"""
G£ORGB MULLEN,
^Wholesale and Commiesion Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLOKISTS* SUPPMES. ,
Ordera by mail, telephone, fipwas or tele-
graph promptly nllea.
t T»n.rlt Street, near State House,
TelepboSe 3W? ' Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESHLE k CONINIISSION FLORISTS,
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
FROWERT & SHEAIN,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
FLORISTS
Consignments Solicited. r-
1131 Girard Ave., PHII-A.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. a. STEWART.
OUT FLOWERS and nOM'SUfPLlES
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS -wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake i£ they place their orders
withl
FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
S Beaoon St., Boston, Mas*.
WH MAKE A SPECIALTY OF BHIPPINO
" „>,„i„, Roses and other Flowers, oarelully
> all points In Western and Middle
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY, ||
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE AVOKK A SPECIALTY
-
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
H&ASQUAHTEHS FO!l CAmTIOKS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
THh: Klokist's Exchange.
231
Cui • Flower • Commission • Oaalers.
wTTolTESAirE
Florists,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS OH HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
• BOSTON, MASS.
BOHionLioEAL AocTiasms.
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers \
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PIXE ST.. ST. LOUIS, MO. I
C. A. KU£H?^,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
n22PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO. .
A Complete line of Wire Desicns .
S. MOUNT & CO., II
Wholesale CommiBBion 2>ealer8 In
Cut Flowers & Florists' Suppllos.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
DAN'I. B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST
49B Wuhlnglon St., Buffalo, N.Y,
FOBCING BULBS, FLOEISTS' SCPPHES,
LONG'S FLOBISTS' PHOTOGBAFHS
LiBta, Terms, &c., on Sipplic^tion.
i f
W Bloomsbnrg:, Pa.
asowxB or gbozos
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
n",?tf'"S^"j'' '^"' ^™"'> I'lowersjuid shli-ped
U.O.D. TelphonecoDneotion. Send for prices.
Pittsburg.
The last regular meeting of the Florists'
Aah was held at Duff Bros.' store in Bast
liberty, with a slim attendance, the night
leine cold and the meeting place far off
-he meeting was opened with the newly
lected president, P. S. Randolph in the
hair. The, committee on securing a
oom tor meetings hereafter gave in their
eport, stating that the old place, "Magin-
iisHall," on Federal St., Allegheny, could
e had at a reasonable rent, but asked for
■ little more time, as other places might
e found to give the members more choice
he report w»s accepfed and the nnmmiftpo
continued. The executive committee's re-
port on membership list and the standing
of members was interesting, and shows
plainly what some of the Horists care for
the welfare of the Club by not attending
meetings and neglecting payment of dues.
Notices have been sent by the secretary to
all in arrears,and if not responded to in due
time, the names will be dropped from the
roll. Members not desiring to remain in
the Club should certainly give notice to
the secretary. The report showed 38 mem-
bers in good standing and 50 in arrears, a
few also had resigned, leaving the amount
of unpaid dues at the first of this year a
little over $150 A vote of thanks was ten-
dered Messrs. Duff tor the kind use of their
store room for the evening.
The next meeting takes place February
27, and will likely be held in Maginnis
Hall, and it not the secretary will send
notice in due time as to the place. An
essay will be read by F. Burki, one of our
most successful growers of cut flowers.
Hugh Graham, of Philadelphia, was in
the city for a few days looking around the
greenhouses in our vicinity,
W. Kroeck has been suffering from a
severe cold for a week, and was confined to
the house, but is able to be at his stand
again.
Randolph & MoClembnts have quit the
market stand, and will devote their whole
time to the store in the East End, where
they are doing an elegant business in spite
of the hard times.
Trade was fair last week. Valentine
Day made good business, many flowers
being delivered. Prices are firm and stock
plenty. Plants of all sorts are seen in the
markets and sell fairy well, but the
wfatheris too severe for them, as we had a
cold spell of about ten days duration, with
lots of snow. E. C. Reineman.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Hackensack, N. J.— D. O'Mara has
started hej'e as a nurseryman.
Normal, III.— Frank M. Jones has been
appointed receiver for the Home Nursery
Company and Fruit Growers' Exchange.
COKNI-SG, lA.— S. W. Morris and F. M.
Wiilner will shortly start in the nursery
business here.
Liberty, N. Y.— Henry Kaempper has
removed his florist business from White
Lake to this place.
Spring Lake, N. J.— H. Merkel has
severed his connection with the Spring
Lake Nurseries Co.
Andover, Mass — Playdon & Allen have
erected a large greenhouse in Frye Village
and intend building a larger one next sea-
son tor the growing of plants and nursery
stock. Mr. Allen is an experienced nur-
seryman and gardener.
Catalogues Received.
Alabama NnRSERr Co.. Huntsville
Ala.— Price List of Nursery Stock.
E. C. Hargadine, Felton, Del.— Earlv
Vegetable and Fruit Plants.
MtTNCiE Floral Co., Muncie, Ind — H-
lustrated Catalogue of Plants and Flow-
ers.
E. & J. C. Williams, Mont Clair, N J
—Catalogue of Nursery Stock, well illus-
trated.
J. H. E. Schultz, Mountain View, New
Jersey.— Annual Circular of Cold Soring
Poultry and Small Fruit Farm.
American Exotic Nurseries, Seven
Oaks, Fla., R. D. Hoyt, manager.— Cata-
logue of Rare Fruits and Flowers.
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia.
—Blue List for Market Gardeners and
Florists.
Ball & Leslie, Westfleld Nurseries,
Westheld, N. J.— Fruit and Ornamental
Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Vines, etc.
J. S. Collins' Son, Pleasant Valley Nur-
series, Moorestown, N. J.— Small Fruits a
Specialty, Fruit and Ornamental Trees.
William Parky, Pomona Nurseries
Parry, N. J.— Small Fruits and Fruit
irees.Nut Bearing and Ornamental Trees
etc. '
HARRISON H. Given, successor to South
Denver Floral Co., Denver, Colo.— A hand-
some illustrated catalogue of Seeds, Plants
and Floral Novelties.
Wm. RENNIE.Toronto.— Illustrated Guide.
Thi« CHtalngue is heantifiilly illustrated
and contains a vast amount of practical and
valuable information concerning the
garden.
Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock,
Ark,— Catalogue of Roses and other
Flowering Plants. The contents are printed
in large sized type, rendering a perusal a
pleasurable task. All the novelties are
catalogued.
Webster Bros., Hamilton, Out.- Book
of Canadian Plants for Canadian People.
This catalogue contains a full assortment
of everything required for the garden. The
firm declines to convert it into a colored
picture book, the illustrations being plain
and instructive. They make a specialty of
roses.
Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N. J.—
The firm this year have issued two cata-
logues, one of Vegetable and Flower Seeds
and Bulbs for Spring Planting; the other,
a general Plant Catalogue; which is a con-
densed synopsis of their extensive stock,
and sent free to all applicants. Both cata-
logues are profusely illustrated with halt-
tone engravings, and will be found valu-
able.
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia.
—Special Advertisement of Burpee's Seeds,
including some of the leading novelties,
specialties and offers for 1894. The covers
are attractively illustrated with represen-
tations ol New Tomato— Fordhook First,
—and a collection of Pansie.i. Poppies and
Sweet Peas. Also, Burpee's Manual of
Thoroughbred Live Stock and Fancy
Poultry.
ScHLBGEL & PoTTLER, Boston, Mass.
^^Ti^^^J"*' Catalogue of Seeds and Plants.
This flrm does an sxtensive business with
two very critical classes of customers
—market gardeners and regular florists
—and to cater to these the goods offered
must be flrst-class in every particular.
They state that " many of the most promi-
nent seed houses in this country and
Europe often send to us tor various special
st^rains of seeds to grow their stock from "
NORTHRUP, Braslan, Goodwin Co
Minneapolis, Minn.— Catalogueof Northern
Tested Seeds. This flrm believes that the
farther north seeds can be fully matured,
the better their product is in points of
earliness, hardiness and productiveness.
The front cover has an illustration out ot
the general rut, viz., that ot a " husking
bee," showing one ot the buskers attempt-
ing to "take a kiss upon the sly," to the
evident delight ot the bystanders
KNIGHTSTOWIf, IND.
I have been well pleased with the paper this past
^ good njany
year, and it has certainly brought r
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^"Estimates furnished on application for land
Uevelopnjent and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchan<3e.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEM WBITIWO MEHTIOH THE ftOBIST s EXCHAMGE
OeDERSBYMillLORTELEWH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER MoCONNELL, Florist
546 fifth Avenue. . New York.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOniST'S E»CMOigC"=-
CHAS™ F\EVANS,
Station F,
Wholesale
Florist,
PHILADELPHIA.
Successor to CHAS. F. EVANS & ERG
♦ E. G. HILL & CO., ♦
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ '♦
RICHMOND. INDIANA. «
?♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦
WHEN WBmWC MEHTIOH THE FLOHiaT'S EXCHANGF
DO YOU KNOW ^
KOFFMAN
The Smilax King
Sells SMILAX at
25c. a String.
20c.
18c.
bytlieHundred.
" Thousand.
EXPRESS PAID.
Send your cash witli order to
Vv^ALDEN, N.Y.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S CXCHANGC
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CIJX STRIXGS, 8 to i2 feet lonff 50 cents eacli.
^^^^^ In Largre or Small (Quantities all the year round
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWerS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. a. hunt, Terre Haute, I„d.
rOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— ImproTed, very strong,
H per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, $2.50
per bbl. (180 lbs.) Mention paper.
H.A, STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
332
The^ Klorist^s Exchange.
A few thousand Colun
(h WhHe, one year, to offer.
JAHIES FROST, GreoiiTille
ROOTED CUTTINGS.-QOOD ONES.
Terbenas, 23 varieties, 90cts. per 100; *8.00 per 1000.
Heliotrope. 7 varieties 20c. per doz.
Mauettia Yine, Mexican Primrose and
Sultana 25c.
Clsar Plant and Lopeaia 20c. „
Paohsias, 13 varieties . ........200. ._
Giant Alyssum and MarKuerite Daisy ....iOC.
Red; White and Blue Plant, (Cupbea
LiavK) 30c.
Clirvsanlhemums, 20 eta.; Coleus. 13 ots.; postage
Ic. per dozen. Send for catalogue.
I. L. PILI.SBDKY, - JHacoinb, 111.
Per'MO
1000 Irisli Jimiper, 3 ft., fine SIO
1000 Ai-aucaria Cunninghainli, 6 i n 5
1000 Ketinispora Lyeoppaioidei?, 5 fn 6 in ... ^
gOOO " plumosa aurea, 12 to 18 in b
6(jO XAwson's Cypres.'!, 2 ft 1"
3000 Hydrangea Otahsa, 1 year. . . 1
2000 " 12 in., branched.:., (>
50,000 Evergreens, 6 inch average, leading-
sorts, mailed 1
THOS. FAIKI.EY, ST. GEORGE'S, MD.
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at the very lowest rates. Have fully
2,000,000 AsparaKiis Roots, the best that ca
be grown. Varieties, Palmetto, Barr's Phila. Maiu
moth and Conover's Colossal. 150,000 Jun
Budded Prach, of hestleadlni
largely of Elberta, '-'—-'
Apricot and Plu
of one year old frr
upon, application.
iLEX. POLLEN, '•J^/.?."e"ries, Milford, Del.
WHEN WRITIMS MEMTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHQC
QUESTION BOX.
I Phila. Mam-
Jn
,. Crosby and Champion. Also
„i »..„ . .«..., m addition to our usual stock
year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
PEACH TREES.
Large Stock at Rock
Bottora Prices.
Strawberry Planis/^r;; :^te!
Bubach No. 6, Haverland and Parker Earle.
It will pay you to get my prices before order-
ing elsewhere.
N. P. BROOKS, Lakewood (*mm) New Jersey
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVER MAPLES, from 8 to 12 feet
ry handsome and straight.
BOOO SUGAR, NORWAY and STCAMOBE
MAPLES, 8 to 12 feet, choice.
10,000 CAROLINA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to U feet, very floe. Also
trees of larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees- Prices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON GO., Morrisville, Pa.
NSWERS SOLICITED FROM
In answer to question in Flokists' Ex-
change of February 10, in regard to violet.
Lady H Campbell vs. Marie Louise; would
like to say, that Lady H. Campbell is pre-
ferred to Marie Louise by a good many
■^rowers on account of its not being so lia-
ble to disease. The flowers, when well
grown, are only a trifle lighter in color
than Marie Louise, and average larger and
have longer stems. H. HUEBNEE.
Groton, Mass.
Lady Hume Campbell Violet.
In answer to Mrs. C. W. I would say that
the Lady Hume Campbell violet is prefer-
able in every way to the Marie Louise,
with the exception ot the color, which is
iust a shade lighter. Many of my custom-
ers prefer the color of the Campbell to that
ot the Louise. The habit of the plant is all
that could be desired— strong and erect,
making numerous crowns, as many as tttty
being found on a medium-sized plant. As
far as my observation goes I think it will
do very well to grow it for two seasons. It
would take too long to explain the reason
ot this here, and it is not required.
When the plants are well grown the
flower stems will average from 7 to 9 inches
in length and the flowers about 1 to li
inches in diameter : the stems are so stiff
that every time you put one in a bunch it
will show itself and not be crushed, as the
M Louise very often is. The fragrance is
as good, if not better, than the M. Louise,
and I have never seen any disease on thepa.
Anyone who cannot grow the M. Louise
because of the disease will have another
chance with violets by growing the Camp-
bell. A well grown plant of this variety
ought to yield over 300 flowers in a season.
® PUP.PLE.
In answer to Mrs, C. Wolfe's question.
La^t Spring I succeeded in getting 2,000
Lady Hume Campbell violets, planted
them in solid bed in house where the sash
were removed; they grew quite vigor-
ou'^lv and formed very handsome clumps
by early Fall. They did not make runners
as Marie Louise does, and consequently
there was no labor in stopping through the
Summer month.a. Instead of runners they
threw out lateral sections all around the
parent plants, and every strong lateral
produced a crop of buds. They commenced
to flower latter part of September, before
the sasb was put on, and by October 10
were in full bloom, producing an excellent
quality ot violets, with long stems and
extra large flowers. Very little attention
We Offer at Prices to Suit the Times:
350,000 8 year Conover's Colossal Asparagus Roots.
175,000 2 year Barrs Mammoth Asparagus Roots.
200,000 a year Palmetto Asparagus Roots.
100,000 Horse Radish Sets.
SO.OOO Rhubarb Roots.
500,000 Sharpless Strawberry Plants.
300,000 Michel's Early Strawberry Plants.
S£I«D FOR WHOI.ESAI^E PRICE I^ISX.
WM. R. BISHOP. BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY.
was paid to these violets through the Sum-
mer months.
After the first crop was picked a sec-
ond, and apparently larger and bettei crop
than the first appeared. I was so anxious
to perpetuate and increase stock that I
went over the house and took off 10,000
young rooted plants, which I planted in a
solid patch. These are now producing
quite good flowers considering their
crowded condition, but I found that my
taking the cuttings, and so many of them,
was too great a shock to the plants, and
that, with a poorly lighted aspect, 7x9
glass sash, and plantsplanted on surface of
ground, the second crop came poor, the buds
in many instances scarcely opening. Just
about that time I cleared out a light
chrysanthemum house and transferred to
it the Lady Hume Campbell violets. I
kept them a little dry for a few days then
gave them a gentle watering; and it was
surprising to see the improvement in the
development ot the flowers from that crop,
also the rapid progress of the plants. They
are to-day smothered with flowers and
buds, and are also throwing out thousands
of side shoots, ninety per cent, of which are
already rooted.
I consider this violet has a very strong
and vigorous constitution, free from dis-
ease and altogether more certain than
Marie Louise. This latter variety has gone
wrong with me for four years ; every year I
had splendid plants in the Fall, which
were entirely gone by the holidays.
Strange to say that this year I lost most
of my best cared for and lorward stock of
Marie Louise in the field,. but had a small
lot of culls that were during the Summer
considered of no account, and were only
cleaned once in that time. The house was
empty and I was negotiating to buy stock
to plant, considering it would be no use to
plant such poor looking cull stock. I did
not succeed in buying right, as the party
foolishly washed the soilfrom root and
shipped by express. These plants all went
to the bad, so we then planted what- re-
mained of the poor stock ot our own
growing. In solid beds they started
nicely, but all at once, about November 20,
they showed signs of collapse, curled,
spotted, and emitted that unpleasant
smell peculiar to thevioletdisease. We went
through the house and removed every sign
of decay, and to my surprise they have pro-
duced a fair crop ot pretty good violets.
I find on looking throus;h the different
growers' stocks in this city that out of
eleven growers ot Marie Louise only four
have succeeded. Of these, three had first-
class luck, and the fourth partial luck.
I intend planting largely of Lady Hume
Campbell next season, as I consider it a
much safer investment than to risk the
other variety, still I have no doubt where
one has good success with Marie Louise it
is a very paying variety. _
My crop of Lady HumeCampbell during
latter part of October and "' '
brought $2 per hundred at
SPECIAL SPRING TRADE EDITION,
March 17, 189i. First come, best served.
If you want a nicely displayed advertise-
ment, send it in before the rush.
TJtica, N. Y.
November
holesale.
Wm. Mathews.
Violets Lady H. Campbell and Marie
Louise.
Lady Hume Campbell has shown much
better health here than Marie Louise. It
is fragrant and I think prolific (our ex-
perience has been confined to oue season).
It has been objected that the color is too
light, but if grown cool it will be nearly as
dark as Marie Louise. In a carnation
house, where the temperatureruns from 50
to 60 degrees at night, it is much lighter
than in the cool house. We think well
enough ot it to grow it quite largely next
season. Edward Swaynk.
Kennett Square, Pa.
J Hydrangea PanicuIataQrandiflora J
THE MOST VALUABLE
OF ALL HARDY
FLOWERING SHRUBS.
Get the Best Plants J
At the Lowest Prices. ^
Get them at headquarters. ^
Choose from the Largest Stock in America.
xlSin.hes, fine IS3.50 per 100 ; S30.00 per 1000
One Year, 13 .
Two Years, 3 x 3K *eet, flm ,
Two Years, extra'selected, 3 x 3^ feet, strong, .
Three Years, 3 feet, strong, nicely branched, twice
transplanted,
nd delivered to Express or Railroad free of charge
4.00
6.00
How often do we see good old plants of
pelargoniums thrown aside in some neg-
lected corner, their owner having become
disgusted with them because they would
not bloom, when it was his own fault.
Pelargoniums are justly popular, and if
rightly managed and carefully grown meet
with a ready sale. Every lady must have
" a Lady Washington." I need not remind
you that it requires a rich soil to produce
fine flowers upon the pelargonium. No
plant I know requires a richer and none
pay better returns; but if abundance ot
leaves without flowers will suffice, use poor
soil and an abundance of cold water. The
most congenial soil is a compost of well
rotted turfy loam, finely pulverized cow
manure and coarse sand, and if you have a
little peat or leaf mould all the bettei-.
Those amaryllis and gloxinias you have
thrown topsy turvy under the benches
would be better shaken out and repotted,
and if you have neglected any of your oalla
roots start them at once ; you can yet get
there with plenty heat and moisture.
That useful vine, Vinca variegata, should
be propagated in large quantities ; cut out
all surplus stock and put in cutting bench.
Vines come in handy in Spring business in
various ways— in baskets, vases, window
boxes and decorations of various kinds.
Another useful trailer is Abutilon mega-
potamicum. It flowers profusely and with
its beautifully variegated foliage is one of
the leading trailers in the list. To save time
in tying, or prevent running together when
placed in groups on the benches, grow them
in pots placed along the front of benches
where other plants are standing and allow
them to trail down over the sides. To
aivoid mixing place a pot plant of some
other kind between each vine.
If you find yourself scarce of some
leaders for Easter demand, work up a
stock of something as a substitute. In
several localities, especially in an open
Winter like the present, there are many
small flowering shrubs which can be lifted
d brought in and flower nicely and meet
with ready sale. I mention only a few
with which I have experimented, such as
lilac, Deutzia gracilis, Spirea Reevesii.
Lilium candidum, it lifted and planted
six inches in a deep, long glass box, will
make good decorating material in churches
for E ister. A few clumpsof bleeding heart,
lily of valley, etc., are also available.
A very satisfactory investment is 50 to
100 bulbs of the Chinese sacred lily planted
in six-inch pots in soil and kept soaking
wet ; they will produce immense spikes of
deliciously sweet scented flowers and meet
with a ready sale. The flowers are larger
and the foliage better grown this way than
in water. Six weeks from plantiofj is
ample time to bring them into flower in a
temperature of 55 to B5 degrees, if kept
quite moist with warm water.
We experimented with them for the first
time this season in this way and found
them a complete success. .Many other
available commodities in plants, shrubs
and bulbous stock might be mentioned,
but the live florists will doubtless profit by
the tew hints here given and govern them-
selves accordingly.
We believe that more variety and some
less in quantity of the staple products of
the greenhouse would be more profitable,
to the masses of florists over so wide an
area as we have in the United States, and
that some divergence from the beaten path
might prove a wholesome practice to
many in the business. D. HoSAKEE.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
• SO.OO "
Packed in best manner and delivered to txpress or itaiiroaa iree oi ciiai gc i« receipt of proper remittance,
f Add-s. J^^Q Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa.
f p s —We have allthe leading and popular shrubs in quantity and assori
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
field grown.
Cultural Department
If everything is neat and clean about
your premises now you may congratulate
yourself upon your progress, but are you
sure that nothing has been neglected ?
How about some of those old shop worn
plants we so frequently find about prem-
ises which have been estalili^hed for a
long period. Make a careful survey ; many
useful plants which may have, like persona,
grown gray in your service, and have been
thrown aside under the benches might be
hauled out, cleaned up and started to
growing and bring you the cash.
Shake out the old soil from Begonia rex
and other thick-leaved varieties, divide
them and repot into clean pots and fresh
compost ; use turfy loam, peat and sand,
or if peat is not available, well rotted
stable manure will answer.
Rubbers, Gardenias, crape myrtle, abutil-
ons, and in short, any and all stock of
similar nature, will be finer and better
sellers it looked after early.
Chrysanthemums.
We are now at that season when a man
has to tax his wits in the direction ot the
distribution ot the stock in the propagat-
ing house. 'The weather at this time of.
the year is so unsettled that it is too risky
to ship orders to make room. When in
such a dilemma I have found it a good plan
to look over the stock plants and see where
there is a surplus and dump the plants not
required. By so doing 1 was enabled to
give the remainder better attention. Of
course, before dumping, take off cuttings
and put them in the propagating bench.;'
Any new varieties, of which you expect
great things next Fall, can be treated in
the same way; the cuttings take up less
room, and the plants from them make befc
ter stock for next Jane planting. i
Any ot the varieties, the stock ot which
is limited, should be given a top dressing'
of sheep manure mixed with fresh soil.
Pot specimens must be attended to; pick
out the strongest two inch and put into a
size larger pot. I drain every pot. The
soil I use at this time I mix with well
rotted manure, with a sprinkling of sand
and bone meal. A. D. Rose.
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233
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Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron "Work ship-
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FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
j^OgP^^BURNHAM CO., Irvington -on- Hudson, H.Y.
Iron Frame Benches with the
^^ 'Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
Mention paper. or Slate Tops.
S£ND 4C. POSTAGE FOR IW^TTSXltATEO CAXAI^OGUE.
STANDARD ♦ POTS. I STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
We are now ready to supply a Buperior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HETirS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEM WRITIWG MEWTION THE FLORJST'S EXCHANtC
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
best ninchine In the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have seen my illustrated descriptive
circular. Which will be sent you free, irivinif oricea
3tp Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and
sifter. Address-
e:. e:. \/^\/^c=>i 1=-,
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
KECEIVED
ALL
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AWARDS
'LAST
FOUR
TEARS.
Opens sash
height
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Tie only macli.ne in competiHon receWns a
erliflcate of Merit at the St. Louis Oonrention
Catalogues Free. '
E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.
'HEW WRITIMG MEMTIOW THE Fl-OHIST'S EXCH«MBC
nehpota,perlOCO*3.
off forTcasli with ordei
A large Btoclc on hand. All
"on. A good Btrong pot.
Y NUMBER.
leli nots, per too, $5.00
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKBR & SONS, 136 & 188 W. 24th
rprl£ City, Agents for New
York and
lity.
LOCKLAND
LUMBER
CO.
, SCOL LAY'S
I PUTTY BULB.
11 For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
> PATENT pliTTpBINKLER
For sale by your Seedsman,
or sent, pofltrpald f or $1.00.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Mjrtle AveDoe,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
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aaft Oliurch St.
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We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm a SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO and to intro.
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. which will Be under thprnar,
agement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as herel
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
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largest order on short notice. Oar latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in furTher
iniprovements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply iust
wSf.Vo^wToutflUi?eus^a\"o'?^^^^^^
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Sallna %U, Syracuse, N.Y.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
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244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
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Address LOCKLANP, OHIO.
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Iiowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York
'ir mgures iefore buying Glas,. . . HsUmaU, ^eely' 0i^en.
O. BOX 1I90.
STANDARD POTS.:
Having greatly iniireased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. ItwiUbetoyour
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere: Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "' ^iTir™ a.'*'"*'
WAREHOUSES {^^l^^it'-^nk^'ili'd^STB^ZtC^^^^UfXt^^ ^•'^- -
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ne Block from 6th and 9th Ave. Elevated Stations, „Ey^ YORK CITY
'j SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS f^ I j^CS^tSS^
^. Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc. Sat'sfaotlon
Estimates and Correspondence Invited. Mention paper.
Guaranteed.
ROY/IL
HEATERS
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UTICA, N.Y.
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The Klorisx's Exchamoe,
iiiyoFTHiMm
COLD STORAGE PIPS.
NEW
LILIUM AURATCMI^f
case jaft 00 per 1000
40 00
" ' 511 no
7 inch, (i5il in
, 7 lo 9 " 150
Just arrived. ) 9 to 11 " 120
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, mixed '? ■'^0 per 100
BEGONIA hybr. gigaiitoa, (8 colors) 4 50
GLOXINIA hybr. srandiflora, (9 colors) 0 "0
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special offer to reduce efook.
Per 100 Per 1000
""'"pCr.':'. .''^".":°."'.'';. ."^. :":.$3.oo s35.oo
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cntTintrs 1-25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttinpa 1-00 8.00
General CoUection* named, 3J4 in- „ „
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mm. Hicks
Lincoln, Potter Painier, Exquisit
Jessica Tlvtan Morel. E. U. Hill
Arnold, W- H. Uncoln, Po
J. R. Pi " ' ■ "'
Mrs. Kir
Rootfd Giittines, S'J.OO^pei
inch. $;i.50 and $4 00 per tOO.
SEND POR CATALOGUE OP
;e, Marguri
100 ; from 2
ER VARIETIES.
LOUIS MENAND.
d Recollection;
! Autobiography
dents connecte
Affairs f ■
f Inci-
ith Horticultural
807 to 1892.
clotb, prepaid *l CO.
-ikbyc
I of tl -
CARNATIONS. boo
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
. E. UejnoliU,
ROQT£D CUTTINGS, $1.00 per 100.
Chrysanthemums, Coleu?, Heliolrope,
Alteriianthera, Lnbelai, Double Sweet
Alyssum, Vinca var.. Fuchsia, Sailto-
lina. Forget-me-not. Var. Stevia, Violets,
some varieties of Carnations, Cuphea,
Achyranthes. ChsEiiostoraa. Your se-
lection as near as possible.
Dracaena Indivisa, 12 to 16 in. $3.00 per 100.
W. W. GREEHE & SON, Watertown. N. Y.
Western Pride anc
New .lersey
Ilnfhrenk iiiKl Tlio
Puriian
Uzzie McGnwnn.
Ilealec. K 00 20 00
100
1000
ASERATUM, blue and white $1.25 $10.00
CUPHEA l.M
FEVEBFEW the Uem 2.01) 1.5.0O
HELIOTROPE, fliiest Sorts
SALVIA, bplendensand W
WOOD BROTHERS,
ji. Bwlrnau 1.
Fishklll,
N.Y.
INGLESIDE NURSERIES,
Alhambra, California.
F. EDWARD GRAY,
V
Grower of
SEEDS
BULBS
and CARNATIONS
CHOICE VINES
For Immediate
Shipment.
, 1 yr. pot-a^rown.
5000 Ampelopsis Veitcliii
fine, $7.00 per 100.
3000 Clematis Paniculata, (crejimy white,
tlovvers in clusters, very Inigranr., profuse
hloomers) 1 yr. pot-grown, tine. $10.00 a 100.
5000 Honeysuckles, Golden, Hiill's Japan,
Fragrans, strona: plants, $6.0U per 100.
2000 Englisli Ivy, 1 yr. very tine. $8.01 per 100.
1000 Akebla Qninata, (a fine climber, bears
a rich maroon flower) $6.00 per 100.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
WHEN WHITING WeNTIQW THE FLOHIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTED Ct]TTINGS.„
Scarlet S)aee, Fuchlas asat
-m-Carnatfons.-^
Silver Spri
G'.'itloiili
Eoiily P
Gern
2.00
12.50
CAPE FLOWERS.
IMPORTATIONS.
.WW) lbs. the very best at $1.00 a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $9.00.
SOU lbs. good quality at 75 cents a pound; in 10 lb, lots, $7.00.
2700 lbs. good second size flowers at 50 cents a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $4. .50.
of METAL DESIGNS,
.r in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
Manufacture
3rter and Deal
415 E. 34th St., Hew York, near Ferry.
■% Plants •%■ Per 100
I. Mine. Salleroi, 2S«-Mieli pots.. B.Og
Echeveria Blaiicn ...... 12.00 and »3.00
EiiBlisli Ivy, oto7 feet. 4-mchpots »6.oy
Cash with Order. Larchmoiit Nursery,
W. B. HA.LLETT. l,archinont, N. Y.
IN WrriWG MEW-nOW THE FLORIST'S EXCWaW^'
Snow Crest Daisy.
Nice Plants, $4.00 per 100.
STRONG TRANSPLANTED PAMSIES.
$1.00 tier 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
£^ loxinia hy brida crassifolia erecta,
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
$6.00 per 100.
CHAS. SCHWAKE. 404 East 34tli Street, NEW YORK.
January, 30, 1894.
SWEET PEAS.
This week we have completed the
planting of twenty acres to Sweet Peas.
In the Fall we can deliver a Pea that will
be perfection personified. This locality
is especially adapted for the prodaction
of good, plump and perfect seeds, hav-
ing a long temperate season for perfect-
ing their growth. We will guarantee the
vitality of our seeds to be from 50 to 60
per cent, higher than any others.
Varieties for Fall of '94 delivery :
Blanche Ferry Queen of England
Lottie Eckford Isa Eckford
Splendor OranRe Prince
Empress of In<Ka ar.linal
IJorreaton Miss Hunt
Princess of Wales Primrose
Mis. Saiikey Bed and White Striped
Eckfords' Choicest Mixed
CARNATIONS
I Ask about our ne ,
! MABEL F. GRAY and INGLEt.'O^
; tliey will create a sensation when seei.-^ ,[^^orjgl[gs_ Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Send for Trade List.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CQ,
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers. Dealers aud Manufacturers of
;> FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
We also have some new liybridizeo
Gladiolus of our own origination that
will create a furore in the flower world.
Address all communications to
F. EDWARD GRAY,
Alhambra, California.
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
WHEN WBrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S t
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENRRA.
VOL. VI. Mo 14.
NEW YORK, MARCH 3, 1894.
PITCHER & MANDA.
SPECIAL OFFER
. . . FOR . . .
EASTER TRADE
One Dollar Per Year.
A 7 A I F A ^ ^"^ ^*'°''^ '^ ^" "lo^e grown, having been planted
' ^^--'' ' M-^t-^l lvJ« out of doors the entire summer of 1893, and the
plants are all healthy and well set with buds
which are certain to produce heads of fine flowers. We grow only the best
varieties, which experience has proven to be the most satisfactory and salable
n tlie New York market.
Heads 12 to 15 inches in diameter, $9.00 per dozen; $70 per hundred.
Heads 15 to 18 Indies in diameter, $12.00 per dozen; $90 per hundred.
Larger sizes on application.
THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE
Is respectfully cnlled to our PRICE LIST of especially selecttd
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS, BULBS,
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Which will be mailed to all applicants.
Oi„m.!,7. r , "^="L^*°."°''«" particularly our high arade strains of Asters, Calceolaria,
Cmeiaim Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Primulas
Stocks and Sweet Peas, also our select list of Cannas, Gladiolus, DaMiL. I.mes a JiraTeas'
ySfow.'whUe™"".'*"'"*''' *'"^'"'' S™'-''^'' <^'-™^"''- R°^«- S'.lm,
GLOXINIAS, extra choice mixed
GI.ADIOI.irs, WhiteuQd Light. ExtracVioice'forFloris'ts-'u'se.'.V;;.;;' 4 0.
White audLiglit. A choice mixture of seeiUings and luimed vars 3 00
Light colors. No red or dark colors j rg
Striped and variesated. Extra choice o nn
Choice Mixtures ' ™
100
8 UO
GENISTAS.
Our stock is the largest and finest in this
country, and is offered at exceptionally low
prices.
Fine plants in 4 inch iiofs, S2.00 per dozen; $15 per hundred.
Fine plants in 6 inch pots, $6.00 per dozen ; $45 per hundred.
Fine plants in 8 inch pots, 23^ feet high, witli lieads 18 to 20
inclies in diameter, $2.50 eacli ; $28 per dozen.
Extra fine specimens, wliicli make g^rand decorative plants,
$4 to $15 each.
ORCHIDS, in bud or bloom, at reasonable
prices.
ANNUAL-SPRING-EXHIBITION
• . . OF . . .
Orchids, Azaleas, Genistas, Palms,
Ferns and Foliage Plants.
TO TAKE PLACE AT THE
UNITED STATES NURSERIES, SHORT HILLS, N. J.
Saturday, March 3rd, to Saturday, Marcli iOth, Inclusive
Trains leave New York, foot of Christopher or Barclay streets, 7.40,
8.30, *9.00, 10.10, 11.10 A.M.; *13.00m.; 1.30, *3.00, 3.30, 4.00 p.m.
Trains marked with an asterisk (*) are express trains with special cars.
" Extra Selected
TUBBROSBS, Double Tall or
Double Tall or
2 00
.rf Pearl. First Size
rf Pearl. Second Size. .. .
NEW FRENCH CANNAS, Dwatt habit. Extra choice niixe<l '
including- Mme. Crozy '
Mixed, our selection, per duz., 60 cents
DAHLIAS, Special Sorts for Florists' Use.
A Choice Selection, in separate colors, each color separate «{ 7.,
le varieties, in six separate colors X'a
li names or colors on each one-halt the above
1 2.5
10 00
4 00
<\ox.
Mixtures. Divided roots,
rates. Larae, undivided 1
30 00
20 00
15 00
l.T 00
10 00
15 00
8 00
6 00
100
sifl 00
10 00
K. E. McAllister,
22 DEY STREET,
NEIV YORK.
SEEDS!
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N. T.
WrHENUUBITIMf^ u.ru.T-.M......^ ^
OUR SPECIAI.TY
Clioicest Strains for Florists' use.
Our new 1894 Trade List contains a fuil line
at reasonable quotation.s for best quality seed;
list mailed free.
We Allow 10 per cent. Discount for Cash
From our \
Supplies of all Kinds,;
ell assorted stock we offer :
Jch as Immor-
j telles. Cape
Flowers, paper pressed Hartford and Maiden-
hair Ferns, Wheat Sheaves, Flower Baskets,
Pot Holders, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc.,
etc. ; all quoted in our beautifully and richly
illustrated new Trade List mailed free Also
cemetery
in rich
gr Metal Designs, T::::^:::
assortment of tasteful designs: Wreaths,
Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc., in green or
white foliage.
(Sago Palm),
Natural prepared,
equal to fresh cut in appearance, according to
size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60c. and 75c. each.
Gycas Leaves,
We have a few boxes of
Berlin - grown Pips left unsold,"^
which we offer at $10.00 per 1000.
The original box of 2,500 pips at $20.00
the box.
We recommend our stock of Spring bulbs, such as
Lilium Auratum, Lancifolium. Gladiotus.Tuberoses. Begonia.
Gloxinia, etc., an quoted in our Trade Seed List.
Bouquet Green, about 500 Ibs. left on hand which we offer as long as unsold in
original bags of aboufso lbs. at 5 cts. per lb. ; entire lot at 4 cts. per lb.
AUGUST^ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street. Mem fort
NWRITINGMENTIONTHEFLORISTS-EXCHANGE
336
The Florist's Excha.noe.
FOR ONE WEEK
being sold, so avail yourself of a chance of a season.
■we are offering the fol-
lowing stocks subject to
80 bus. Cory $1.S»
,40 " Crosby 1.20
80 " Minnesota l.JiO
40 " Potter's Excelsior 1.35
800 " Stowell's Ever-
green 1.50
Egyptian
Sweet Fodder.
ONIOIM.
1.10
100 lbs. Bed WeHiersfleld$0.S.5
100 " Yellow DaTivers . .7.5
200 " Yellow Globe
Danvers To
ONION-Cont.
lb.
.75
8.00
a.oo
501bs. Strasburgb
60 " Southport White
Globe
70 " White Portugal. ,
CUCUMBER.
26c.
1 25c.
oliflc.
Thorhuru's Com-
mercial 30c.
Chicago Pickling 2.5c.
White Spine 26c.
75 lbs. Hackensack .
50 " Baltimore...
RADISH.
0:)lbs. E. Long Scarlet
s.T ;
00 " E. Deep Sovirlet
SQUASH.
.50 lbs. B. White Bush.
IIJO " Summer Ci'ocj
neck
100 " Boston Marrow
NllSS G. H. UPPlNGOTL^'^^^nllafJSi'jK!"-'
TUBEROSES.
Double Excelsior Pearl, Selected Bulbs, i to C
inches in cu-cmnference.
Per 1000, »6.?S; per 5000, «5.50.
GALLAGHER, ROE & CO.,
Write S4t So. Front .«it.. 1 p],ii„., p„,
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,
54 & 56 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS, best strains omy
FLORISTS' BULBS AND PLANTS
MARKET GARDENERS' VEGETABLE SEEDS
FRENCH CANNAS, m best sorts
In Fact, All. FLOKISXS' STOCK IN SEASON.
Now Ready, VAUGHANS BOOK FOR FLORISTS. Send for it.
N. Y. telephone: 3610, H.
SUKPLTJS STOCK OF . . .
CANNAS.
AT $3.00 PER HUNDRED.
Good Tarietie.s and sound bulbs. First
conip, First served.
J. G. & A. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Mirket Stroet, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kpe;. Cable Address : DeForest PMla.
Price lists on application.
WHCN WRrriNG MENTION THE FCOR«8T'S £XCi
1st quality.
We have .stained tlie reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and if you
would have the VERY BEST, send to us for sam-
ple. Two important items, viz.: Quality the best.
Price the lowest Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & 66 N. Front SI. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
JWE SELL SEEDS. \
L Special low prices to 0
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, S
Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
114. Chambers St., - NEW YORK. 9
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
26 BARCLAY ST.
HEW 70SK.
VAUGHllN'S SEED STORE
BULBS
r^loxiaia hybrida crassifolia erecta,
S best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
\ Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
1 $6.00 per 100.
\ CHA8. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street. NEW YORK.
GROWN"TiNdTr OUFORNIA'SrS^^
AMARYLLIS, Beautiful Hybrid SeedlineB. strong bulbs, $4.00 per doz.; $26.00 per V 0. SPLENDID
NEW CANNA, Pink Ehemanni, Quttermanni. 26c. each; counterpart of Ehemanui except in color. Mag-,
niflcent foliage. CANNA VENTURA, 60o. per doz.; $3.50 per 100 ; Mad. Crozy, Star of 91 SouT de Asa
Gray. S6 Oil per 100. Dark Follags: Pres. Carnot, Doyen Sisley. Geoffrey St. HiUalre. $1^0 P" doz.,
le.tfi per 100 ; assorted other choile varieties, $4 60 per 100. CYPERUS ALTERHIFOLIUS, $3.00 and
$6.0 . per 100 plants ; seeds, $1.60 per oz. PAPYRUS ANTIQUORUM, tl 60 to *2.00 and $3.00 per doz.
BAMBOO $1 50 and $2 no per doz. No plant order filled for less than $.1.00 IPOMOEA, Heavenly
Blue 60o.' per trade vaiket; $2.t0 per oz. COSMOS, Pink I6c. per oz.; -White, eoo, per oz.; Mixed,
40o peroz SWEET PEAS, see Flobibts' Exohinge tor December. VERBENA, Mammoth red, white,
and pink, mixed. tl.6» per oz. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, choice mixed, ■/» oz., Sl-'iJ = K„<M-. »f .J,":;"^'
$9.60. CALLIOPSIS MAMMOTH, 76c. per oz. SMILAX, $3.60 per lb. GERANIUM CUTTINOS,
doable, single. Bronze and Gold, Double Ivy, in quantity. Send for Trade List.
THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, Ventura=by=the=Sea, California.
SEND LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED.'
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO.,PHILA. PA
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
Lilium Speciosum Album $6 00
Koseum 6 00
" •' Rubrum 5 00
Sincle Begonia, fln« bulbs, new crop
Hm-st SI rain, in 4 separate ool..rs.. 4 00 Sa5 00
onvallarla Majalis, German pips 1 00 8 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tiill, Al.,
(bis) bulbs 90 7 60
IiO'w-bu<l<led Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stock il 00
English stock 11 00
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
' 413 East 34th street,
I Near Long- Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
MIGNON ASTER
The Best for Cut Flowers.
PER OUNCE, $1 .50.
ll'KICE LIST KKEK ON AIM'I.IC VTIOX. J
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦
FLOWER
Trade pkt.
Aster, Victoria, all colors 25c.
" Miguon, best white 25c.
Daisy, Snowflake 25c.
Longfellow 25c.
Mignonette, Machet oz. 60c.. 10c.
Smilax oz. 40c . .
Stocks, Hunt's iTlorists' white 50c.
" Cut and come again Koz, 75p.. 25c.
" Saowflake H oz. $1.00. 25c
Sweet Peas, all the best kiuds.
Verbena, separate colors 25c.
seeds:
:
:
:
H. H. HUNT, ^
79 ■L.aU.G Street, CHICACO, ILI.. 1
. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEftBL TUBEROSES
5. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Sweet Pea
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas* and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season^of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
mm o[Li![R!.
(Jt)I.Y AKD Al-GIST.)
I'ALM SEEDS. _ . ,.,,.>
(From California and Australia.)
TREE FERN STEMS.
FREESIAS
11 have over a Million itH
JFttEESIAS, running from 7-16th i
% of an inch.
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
HL. LONCIFLORUMS.
CALIFORNIA SMALL BULBS. .
(Brodiseas, Calochortus, FntiUarias.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send for it.
We want your orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THC FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Closiii; Out Surplus U of lults.
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES.
First size, 4 in. and over, in single thousand
lots, $5.00 per 1000 ; S9.00 for 2000; $4.25 in 6000
lots and over.
Second size, 3 to 4 inches, $3.00 in single 1000
lots; $2.50 per 1000 in SOOO lots; $2.26 in lots of
60O0; $2.00 in 10,000 lots.
-Variegated Foliage Tuberoses, $6.00 per
1000, first size ; $3.00 per 1000, second size.
CRIISUM KIRKII,
Large bulbs, $16.00 per 100. Second size, $10.00
per 100. F. O. B. cash with order.
EDWm BOOKER, Bulb Grower,
LAKE KERR, FLORIDA.
THE BEST TOBACCO STEMS ::,":STOOTHOFF!
See 'Ad.'
on Page
255
The Florist's Exchanoe.
237
To Make Hard Times Better*
That the extremely hard times of the
present have had a most depressing effect
on the cut flower trade is a fact no one will
deny.
The outlook at present is a most gloomy
one, the very low prices and slow sales of
flowers must naturally be very discourag-
ing to the grower. We do not wonder that
the grumbling is universal, but growling
does not help the matter any. Let us look
at the situation squarely in the face and
set ourselves to thinking.
There are no clouds so dark that we may
not Hnd a silver lining to them, so let us
hope that some ultimate good will come of
the present demoralized condition of
things.
This condition is brought about, not
alone by the general depression in every
line of business in this country, but also,
and in no very small measure, to overpro-
duction of poor and mediocre stock, which
is constantly glutting our markets. The
OUantlf.V nf this nlaua nf efnnl^ i^ .,„« T«r — i
^^^^^v^j g.iui,i,jijg uui iiiaijiBLS. ini
quantity of this class of stock in our West-
ern cities at least is out of all proportion.
Take the state of our Chicago market at
present; in spite of a very light demand,
really good, not to mention first-class
stock, in roses particularly, is hard to ob-
tain, but the most discouraging part is
that good stock has to suffer in the gen-
eral slump.
Now, in theory, the different qualities of
stock would stand upon their own merits
and It would naturally follow that the
better grades would be picked up first and
command a better price, but, as a matter
01 fact, such is not always the result. The
only advantage to the men that grow this
class of stock is that, as a rule, they re-
ceive returns for most of their flowers sent
in, but the price obtained for them is no
better than that realized on inferior stuff
Too often this high class stock, especi-
ally when scarce, is held out as a bait to
induce the buyer to take along a lot of
poor stock with it, and when a sale under
those conditions is effected, the result in
most cases will show that good stock
brings less and poor stock more than it;
would merit, but how to remedy this great
evil is the question we must solve. The
most experienced grower, by his very best
endeavor will not always produce au Al
quality of flowers, and when we consider
that we have many men in our ranks with
a very limited knowledge of the business
they are engaged in, we must look for a
certain percentage of poor stock ; but this
percentage should not predominate : good
stock muse be the rule and not the excep-
tion; then, and not until then will this
worse than useless stuff cease to be an im-
POftaut (actor in depressing prices.
All our efforts should therefore be
directed to attain this result. The ad-
wanoements that have been made all along
tte line in the last few years will warrant
the prediction that this day is not far dis-
The hard times of the present season are
already showing some good effects ; very
growers feel disposed to add to their
ablishments but are determined to make
''e most of their present facilities to grow
..• quality not quantity— certainly a long
cep in the right direction. Another class
ji growers whose establishments had ori-
ginally been intended for forcing vege-
tables, being allured by the high prices
(often imaginary) of cut flowers in former
years, gradually drifted into this line of
business, but finding It now to be less re-
munerative than their former occupation
have determined to return to their first
, We are often asked the question, "what
roJi u™°.l' Profitable thing to grow ?"
Well, brother, let me ask you a question.
What can you grow and grow well!"' If
?ou are situated in or near any oi our
large flower producing centers it matters
","6 what particular line you grow
r„„ *!'■ '» *** ™^^^' carnations, violets o^
1?7«S f •?°'^l''',P™"''^'i yo°r houses are
itted for It. Select any one of them and
iilf « J°°' undivided attention and you
Jhi,. rrt °^ probably as profltable as the
ither. The present tendency is towards
pecialties, that is, to select a line which
four experience and natural surroundings
vould warrant to give the best results. As
1 rule, better results will be obtained in
inn.^f*^^" by attempting to litter up
our place by a great variety of stock. Of
.pursue the case is different where you are
radP thi^h''/""'" 5*'y ^""^ ™'«r to a local
rade which demands a variety.
hi „?^ ^'■® ™*°y growers who recognize
he advantage of growing specialties; but
•re afraid to enter into it for the reason
hat in case of a failure of the particula?
XIJ'^^^^"^ ^^^ '9=^ wo"W be tota"
ni fS ii* general variety were grown, if
Bh,rn°f''* 'a"tbere would still be some
Bturn from the other. Such a thing as
total failure of a crop under the very best
of care is, of course, possible, but not
probable ; an intelligent observer can most
always trace it to a source of carelessness
or neglect, but he who makes a specialty of
growing but one or two kinds is much
more apt to give his whole attention to his
particular line than the one who has many
irons in the fire, and much less liable to
make a failure. iSbt;;":;:^
But whichever mode of growing we may
adopt we cannot hope to make it a paying
success in these days of fierce competition
if we run our establishments in a slipshod
manner. ■"•-*^»- ----—--*
We have visited many places this Win-
ter, and have noticed house after house
filled .with ".stuff," the only mission of
'hich seemed to be that of breeding dis-
ease. Some of these houses have been in
this condition for months, but the affec-
tion of the grower, with which he clings to
this rubbish, is really touching ; he hopes
month after month that something may
come of it yet, only to be disappointed at
last. But then he will tell you if you
should venture to make any remarks upon
it, 'What should I do with the room? I
have nothing to put in its place." Why
not be prepared to meet an emergency of
this kind ? The most careful grower can
not always avoid having a bench or two in
a range of houses that turns out a failure,
but it does not take him three months to
find out whether anything can be made of
It ; he knows it does not pay in the shape
It IS, and the chances are ten to one that
It will not pay this season, so he promptly
applies the- remedy, by pulling up what-
ever It may be and devoting the room to
something else, which, if he is a man of
forethought and experience, will be ready
at hand. There are a number of things
which might be used for filling in of gaps
a'* they may appear. Some growers start
early in Fall a lot of sweet peas in pots for
no other purpose than the above men-
tioned; If everything turns out well, all
right, if no room can be had for them
they are thrown out, the loss is but a
trifle ; the room occupied amounts to but
"ttle. Others again will be prepared with
a batch of mignonette, myosotis, and any-
thing of this sort. These things may not
pay as well as others, but isn't it better to
get some return than waste the room for
an entire season ?
Too much stress cannot be laid upon the
importance of selection of the best varie-
ties suitable to your purpose. A great
deal of assistance can be derived in this
direction by a free and universal inter-
change of experience and opinions through
the medium of our trade journals; the ad-
vantages thus obtained are of great im-
portance, but unfortunately not as fullv
appreciated by many as they should be.
bill, we are glad to note that the interest
taken m this subject is rapidly increasing
and one after another the member.-i of our
craft are drawn in to take an active part
ana help to make this feature as beneficial
as Its importance deserves.
Now, let us go a little more fully into
this subject ; suppose we are engaged in
growing carnations for the cut flower
market We are fully alive to the impor-
tance of keeping abreast of the times
and anxious to obtain the very best and
latest improvement in varieties. It is a
well-known fact that one variety will do
extremely well in one locality, while in
another it may prove entirely worthless.
Another variety again will succeed well
under different climatic conditions and in
varieties of soil. Now let us say that A is
growing Silver Spray for white; this
variety has proved quite satisfactory for
the last two years, but is not doing so well
this season; the blooms are badly split
and the plants are subject to rust "Trv
?^?i?^A7?."^'y ^ " Certainly, but which,
Lizzie McGowan ? "Well, I don't know •
you see there are my neighbors, B and C
who bought some stock of this kind last
bpring and they have had no success with
ni'st w ."? fl^ healthy and free from
i?fi!jK h j^Jo^'ers are small and the
yield but indifferent." But let us investi-
gate and we find that the plants are
Wh/*^ '5* "^jy "Sht soil; let us look
further and see If we can find other grow-
ers who have tried this sort. D and E are
situated some miles distant, and here we
find the same variety grown in au entirely
different soil, namely, a rather heavy clay
loam : the nlanta «!■<, ir, fl„„»,-„i,: ;.„ ?/
'TlieWhy,WheD,WUeroftn(] How of Maihroom Cnltnro." 24pi,. lOe-
■W. P." Brand NIUSHROOM SPAWN.
-Iwaj-si-eliable. Fi-eah ond Well-spawned. 1.5c. cnke ; §1.50
°'""°".:rG. n. wATSON/ii;?if/.ri.f
MARCH 17. 1894.
SP[CIUSPIIIIIG[DITIOII
Kindly read announcement on
editorial page, and then favor us
with the advertisement of your
house; give all the trade an
opportunity to know what goods
you handle ; don't omit Bargains
and Novelties. We ask your
co-operation in this
Business Edition for Business Men.
LOUIS IVIENAND.
His Autobiography and Recollections of Inci.
dents connected witii Horticultural
Affairs from 1807 to 1892.
mf Pti"^ Iiitereatlnir »-o. It b.v one of the oldcBt and
most respected Veterans of tlie florists' profession.
Should be read by every flori.it. 1 yolome 12 mo
cloth, prepaid JI.OO. vu.ouje mo..
Sold at oflaee of FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, I
170 Fulton Street. New York.
t BURPEE'S «
I SEEDS 1
t Philadelphia, i
f Wholesale Price List for Florlsta 4
9 and Marhet Gardeners. i
»♦♦♦♦<»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» ♦♦♦♦»»»♦?
10,000 No. 2 mm nm mimii
3 to 4 inches, g-ood fl'>wering oulbp,
J3.0O per 1000; 8,000 tor S5.00.
500,000 No. 1 STRAWBERRY PtANTS.
20 g-ood varieties at loiv piices for quality
of plants. Send for price list.
5,000 CONCORD GRAPES, 2 year old, g-ood,
well rooted plant-, at JIO.OO per 1000.
CHAS. BLACK, Bightstown, N. J.
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $1.00 per 100.
Chrysanthemums, Coleus, Heliotrope
Alternanthera, Lobelai, Douljle Sweet
Al.vssnm, Vinca var.. Fuchsia, Santo-
Ima, Forget-noe-not. Var. Stevia, Violets,
some varieties of Carnations, Cuphea
Achyranthes, Chsenostoma. Your se-
lection as near as possible.
Dracsena Indivisa, 13 to 15 in. 13.00 per 100.
W. W. GREENE i SON, Watertown. N. 1.
ROOTED CUTTINGS,
Goleus, best old aod new varieties
Alrernantherr *■ — >-■--■-
Achyranchea i
Asei-atiim, blu
NEl'HROLEPIS EXALTATA, (Sword Fern.l
n^^iolm^ P''im'/7'" "5'^° K'uund, $12.00 per 1000
or $2.00 per 100. delivered.
WATEIt HYACINTH., $8.00 per 1000 or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
CRlNUiir IvIRKII, 9 to 20 inches circumfer
ence, $9.00 per 100. AH perfect bulbs.
AMAltVI.HS EQUESTRE, (A. Regina).
5 to 10 inches eircumcerenco, $4.00 per 100; $.i5.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all AmarylliH
ZEPHVRANTIIES ATAMASCO, flne culti-
vated bulbs. ■■?4 00 per 1000.
Seeds of Nyinplifea Ziiuzibavensis azurea
and N. JDentata, *3 00 per ounce; 25 eta.
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICKERS, San Antonio.Fla.
WMISN WHmWG WEHTIOH THE FI.OBIST'8 EXCHAHGr
JiK^i n.MiII, UIUC 1(1(1
scarlet Sngie, Fuohiasas.^t ...;; 125
-*-Carnations.'%,
„-,„,.,„,., Per 100 Per 1000
HiDze's VVIiite i] 2n «innn
SilverSpi-ay. Grace Wilder * °'*'
Emily Fierstin 2.0O
, ^ Plants ■% Per 100
{je'anHims, Mme. Salleroi, 2)4.inoh pnts.. 12.00
rteliotropes, "•' -■ — ^
•»A '•
iS»fi'!,?''i°- "^'f""."!- ■■'■'■ *2.00ana»C00
I!.nglisli Ivy, 0 to 7 feet. 4-Inch pot3 1(6. 00
ca,h With Order. Larchmoiit Nursery,
J. vr. B. HALLETT. Larchmoiit, N. Y.
•'HEN W'lTlWG MENTION THE Fl-ORIST'S CXCHflN*?-
Snow Crest Daisy.
Nice Plants, $4.00 per 100.
AMERICAN
GARDENING
r„„„ tu , ' ""•""Jj'j a ra,i,ner neavy claj
loam ; the plants are in flourishing condl
tion, the bloom large and yield all that can
frnmTi?''; i,^"'^ ^ *^ judging thls Variety
from what he sees at his next door neigh-
bor s and would be deterred from giving
It a trial, probably to his loss, if the ex-
Ws"notioe° ""^ "^ "'^''^ ^°^ brought to
valTil''' vi'^i/^''' "f. ^^^ *l'°^e mentioned
^hw/«^°i''^ good in a hundred difeerent
thmgs so do not let us underestimate the
importance of this matter, but let us
everyone of us, give it our hearty assist-
ance and thus make it an unqualifled suc-
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Home Ground Arrangements and Greenhouse
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Special offer to reduce stock,
Cnsurpassed Mammoths, 214 in. *^ ^'^
pots...... J3.00 $35.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttioKS 1.25 1000
General Collection, numed, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 2J4 in.
pots 2.50 20.00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. WUte. MtsB Kate Brown, Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W.H, Lincoln, Potter Pa mer. Exquislt.
J. B. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel. K. a. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Fottler, L. c. Price, Marmirlte
Graham, and fO other Eooa varieties.
^";"'„';;''.i'!li"'5?''„,*'-'-*» »er 100 ! from 2M
iDCh, $,i.50 and $1.00 per 100.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OP OTHER VARIETIES.
CABNATIOSrS. ""'■"o'o"/d 'stock
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
^, „ - 1™ 1™0
..r-"!?- CraiE and Dtnz Alberlini.....f6 00
Willmin Scott, Mrs. E. iCcTuulds,
Purdue, !;<pnrtau 5 00
Daybreak iiiid Tlie
Pu
J CartVeiJffe! 3 00 20 00
2 00 15 00
Grace Wilder ; 2 00 15 00
Send for price Mat of Roses and other stock.
BEGOI«IAS.
In variety, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
100 1000
-SsSST"*"' ''1"« and white $1.25 SIO.OO
CUPHCA..., 150
FEVERFEW, the Gem .■.'.'.■.'.■.■.■.■.■. 3.00 15.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1,25 10.00
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.25 lO.OO
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
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238
THE; FLORIST'S EXCKCANOE;
OnCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Varieties of Cattleya Triana
AmonK the hundreds of varieties o£ Cat-
tleya Triauae wliich have flowered in cul-
tivation there are scarcely two aliKe ; they
are o£ all shades from pure white to dart
purple, and as much as they vary in flow-
ers they vary also in growth. As a rule,
the most robust growing varieties with
gigantic bulbs are very seldom good types ot
Cattleya Trianaj. This variety is so well
known that it would be useless to describe
it It was first introduced over halt a
century ago and named iu compliment to
Dr Triana, a botanist of Bogota, Vene-
zuela Below is a description of a few o£
the most distinct varieties of this orchid:
C Trianae alba, sepals and petals pure
white, lip broad, of the same color, with
deep orange yellow in the throat. The true
alba is still a scarce plant in cultivation.
The finest plant and variety of this rare
orchid was collected and sent to this coun-
try by Mr. John Lager in 1893, while col-
lecting orchids for JMessrs, Pitcher &
Manda. The plant had 49 bulbs and nine
leads It is now in the famous collection
of Ctias. G. Roebling, B^q., of Trenton,
C Triaose Schroderee— This variety dif-
fers from the type in growth as well as in
the flower, the bulbs are very thin at the
base and very plump in the center, the
leaves are shorter and broader than the
type Flowers of a uniform size, with
broad sepals and petals of a pale lilac color,
lip nearly round, fringed same color as the
sepals and petals, with a throat of deep
orange, named in compliment to Baron
Schroder, possessor of one of the finest col-
lection of orchids in England. It was dis-
covered by the late iWr. F. Man while
collecting for Messrs. F. Sander & Co.
C Trianse. Backhouseaua.— Flower large,
sepals and petals pale rose purple. The
petals have an amethyst purple stain near
their apex, liD large, of a deep magenta
purple and yellow blotch in the lip. Named
after Messrs. Backhouse & Son, of York,
England. . . „ , ,,
C Trianae De Witt Smith.— One of the
finest dark types of all Triana). Bulbs
rather thin, long flower, large sepals and
petals, rather longer and narrower than
the type. Of a deep rosy purple color, lip
large and long, of very deep magenta pur-
ple The yellow ia the lip is very bright ,
named in compliment to De Witt Smith,
Esq., of Lee, Mass., a retired orchid ama-
C Trianae Leeanae— Flowers the largest
of the TrianiB forms yet introduced, sepals
and petals delicate rosy mauve, lip deep
crimson purple, which extends also into
the throat, almost obliterating the charac-
teristic yellow disc ; named after Mr. Lee
of England, an amateur lover of orchids.
Jos. A. MA.NDA, Jr.
lack of attention in eight times out of
ten is the cause of all this disease
trouble.
We do not care to enter the wide field
of discussion as to tlie rise or fall, the
ends and aims to pursue in order to per-
petuate and improve the varieties, but
we maintain that an industrious, careful,
clean and common-sense florist will take
the old reliable staiidbys, such as Hinze's
White, Grace Wilder, Portia, and with
clean culture and attention produce as
good flowers from them now as was done
in their palmiest days, and while we
believe it possible and profitable to pro-
duce even greater results than those
already achieved, yet we have no fears
that iliose good old varieties, with their
meritorious points, will ever run out or
be relegated to the dump pile. In sup-
porting the plants we stretch a wire
lengthwise of the bench on either side of
the rows, and about six or seven inches
from the ground, placing an upright now
and then, say every 20 or 25 feet, under
the wire to prevent sagging. We then
run wires crosswise, and if any plants
are yet ihclined to lay crooked we cut
heavy wires, say eight to ten inches long,
and insert them in the ground and tie
the plants to them. We then clean oflf
all dead and diseased leaves, remove all
weeds and keep the earth mellow and
nice upon the- surface, watering very
carefully. A leading cause of the frail,
crooked stems is found in too much
water, which encourages too soft a
growth. Too high a temperature may
be assigned as another cause, but one
soon can adapt all these changes to the
wants of the plants as their indications
mav suggest. D. Honakbr.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Catalogues Received.
J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va.—
Floral Catalogue for 1894 (illustrated).
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.— Special List of Untried Nov-
elties.
BiRTErjDES & Co., Denver, Colo.— Il-
lustrated Catalogue of Seeds, Imple-
ments, etc.
Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y.— Trade
List Plants and Rooted Cuttings, Eoses,
Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Verbe-
nas.
W. A. MUNROE, Providence, R. I. — Ad
Illustrated Catalogue of Flower and
Vegetable Seeds and Summer Flowering
Bulbs.
A. B, Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va.—
Catalogue of Roses, Chrysanthemums,
Dahlias, Geraniums, etc. This catalogue
is well illustrated, and includes a photo
engraving of new rose, "Champion of
the World." Several valuable hints on
rose culture are given.
Cultural Department
Much as regards greenhouse operations
will now depend upon the weather
clerk. To be on the safe side it is best
10 make haste slowly about moving out
half hardy stock, such as verbenas,
feverfew, Marguerites and others, to cold
frames. If crowded for room in plant
bouses better prepare hotbeds in north-
ern latitudes. They come in handy for
bringing on hyacinths, tulips, narcissus,
and even lily of the valley. They are
also very useful for seeds, there being
something very congenial to seedlings in
the humidity of the atmosphere of hot-
beds. They are inexpensive, and where
cash is scarce the plant bed cloth is an
excellent substitute for glass.
Glean up and mulch your violets and
pansies in frames ; they will now begin
to grow and will need all the ventilation
you are able to give them.
Look well to your carnations in pots
for Spring sales; never allow them to
fall loosely about for want of tying up.
Nothing looks more unsightly than
scraggily grown carnation plants. This
habil of neglect is the principal cause of
the unpopularity of the divine flower as
a pot plant ; whereas, if well handled it
would be a leading favorite with every
one. Before the close of another year
startling developments in the growth of
this favorite in pots will have been made.
It is well to remind you also that now
is the time to redouble your diligence in
caring for your plants in benches for cut
flowers. Clean off all weeds, and conse-
quently free from any and all diseases,
for we believe that poor cultivation and
College Point, N. Y.
ANTON SOHULTHEIS, rose grower, has
of late given much of his attention to
Spring plants, of which he ships a wagon
load to New York once or twice every
week. He has a good stock of potted
hyacinths and of bulbous plants gener-
ally. He will have a fine show of Lili-
ura Harrisii and L. longittorum for Eas-
ter. Mr. Schultheis' interest in roses
has, however, not diminished in the
slightest degree, and several 150 feet
houses are full of hybrids in the flnest
condition. He calculates on selling at
least 500 potted roses at Easter. The
stock of Baroness Rothschild, Brunner,
PaulNeyron, Luizet, Jlagnaand Jacque-
minot is very large and in splendid
shape. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and
Testout, of both of which Mr. Schultheis
has always been a great admirer, gave
good crops at Christmas, and are now, as
are Cusin, full of buds. There is a
house of valley planted for successive
crops which is doing well. There will
be plenty of azaleas for Easter.
G. GOLSNBR & Sons have recently
added two new houses, 100 feet long by
16 and 20 feet wide respectively, to their
establishment. They will be planted
with Paul Neyron, Brunner and moss
roses. They have nine houses of roses,
two of callas, Lilium Harrisii and L.
candidum, two of lily of the valley, and
other houses of smilax, sweet peas and
bulbous plants. Messrs. Golsner will
have a flne stock of Easter plants at the
right time.
Fr. Zimmermann has six houses where
he grows Lilium Harrisii and longiflor-
um. He has some fine callas, azaleas
and spirea for Easter, and ten frames
sixty feet long full of double and single
violets looking healthy. He grows some
carnations, of which Hinze's White and
Silver Spray are the favorites. Spring-
field, a rich pink carnation, is also much
liked. At either end of one of the houses
is a flne old Acacia pubescens, which
entirely shades the roof and turns the
place into a bower of flowers and bloom.
Livingston's Sons, Columbus, O.—
Catalogue of True Blue Seeds. All the
novelties and standard sorts are listed in
flower and vegetable seeds. The covers
are artistically illustrated with pictures
of Buckeye State Tomato, New Banner
Potato and Tip-Top Musk Melon.
H. C. Faust & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
—Illustrated Catalogue of Garden, Field
and Flower Seeds. This firm believes m
giving the highest quality at lowest pos-
sible prices. "The Farmers Decision,"
in rhyme, on first page of catalogue, sets
forth the claims of this house.
W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.—
Manda.'s pocket garden dictionary and
catalogue of everything pertaining to
horticulture for 1894. This is a new de-
parture in catalogues, gotten up in a size
to be carried in the pocket. A full line
of every requisite forthe garden is listed,
together with a well selected collection
of novelties.
A.Blanc & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. —
A well illustrated catalogue of all the
new and standard varieties of bulbs and
tubers. This firm makes a specialty of
cacti, probably having the largest estab-
lishment in the world devoted to these
curious creations, and also issue a hand-
somely illustrated catalogue in which
will be found a comprehensive list of
cacti, and many useful hints as to cul-
ture
[QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
What the World's Fair "Globe" Was
Composed Of.
I would like to know through some of
the readers of the Florists' Jixcbange,
if any one can give me information as to
the different varieties of alternanthera
and echeveria that were in the "globe" at
the World's Fair last Summer. If any
one could mail me a sample plant of any
or each of them, especially the " brown
alternanthera," which I do not know the
name of, with the lowest trade prices in
quantity, I would be pleased to com-
municate with them. David Cliffs.
Germantown, Pa.
Your letter of the 24th ult., asking
names of the different plants used in the
' 'Globe" is at hand.
The water was represented by Echeve-
rias secunda glauca ; the land by Oxalis
tropseoloides, which when trimmed looks
somewhat like brown alternanthera,
and was evidently mistaken for such by
your subscriber. The parallels were
planted with Alternanthera aurea nana,
and the meridians of Alternanthera
paronychoides major.
These plants can be purchased of most
any commercial gardening establisment.
Chicago. Fred. Kanst,
Supt. South Park.
Brooklyn.
J. Austin Shaw, of 936 Fulton st.,
Brooklyn, N. Y., reports a very fair
trade, especially in plants, as well as the
usual number of dinner decorations and
weddings. His greenhouses at Flat-
bush are full of excellent Easter stock,
and his stock of all kinds of bedding
plants will be very large.
J. J. H. Gregory & Sons, Marble-
head, Mass — It is needless to comment
at any length on this catalogue. The
senior member of the firm is a recog-
nized authority on many kinds of vege-
table seeds, and the information con-
tained in the catalogue will be found to
be of decided advantage to those pursu-
ing the Industry of raising vegetables'.
Catalogue is mailed free to all.
L. BOEHMER &Co.,Yokohoma, Japan.
—Price List of Japanese Bulbs, Plants,
Seeds, etc.; a unique little catalogue
printed on rice paper in Japanese style,
of itself a novelty. Mr. Boehmer an-
nounces that he has entered into part-
nership with Mr. Alfred Unger, and that
they will be able to considerably extend
their business and give more satisfaction
to their clients. A full list of their
products is given.
Ellw ANGER & Barry, Rochester, N.
Y.— General Catalogue of Fruit and Or-
namental Trees, Eoses, etc. Of the
many catalogues that reach us none is
more welcome than that of Ellwanger&
Barry. For reliability as to classiflca-
tion and nomenclature, trustworthiness
and lucidity of description, simple and
systematic arrangement, and the wide
scope of solid information it embraces,
we consider it intrinsically valuable. It
should be the vade mecum of every pro-
gressive horticulturist. The pages are
well and profusely illustrated, many of
the illustrations being photo-engravings
from life ; in addition to which are given
superb lithographs of roses, Mrs. John
Laing, Earl of Dufferin and Marshal P.
Wilder and the Windsor Cherry. Those
in search of novelties in nursery stock
will find the most meritorious ones
listed in this catalogue.
Boiler Tubing.
I have the opportunity to buy a lot of
new 4 in. boiler tubing cheap. Will you or
any of your numerous readers inform me
if it is as good as cast-iron pipes for heat-
ing greenhouses. — B. C.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Beavee, Pa.— Henry Feicht has pur-
chased 200 acres of land near Letsdale
to start a nursery and greenhouse busi-
ness there.
Rutherford, N. J,— William P. Kes-
teloo has opened a flower store here at
64 Park ave.,and not in Passaic as he pre-
viously intended.
Hiawatha, Kan.— Mr. S. G. B. Ward
has transferred the Floral Park green-
house property to W. A. Margrave. The
business will now be carried on under
the firm name ot Margrave & Co.
\ Clifton, N. J.— Wm. Trieker has re-
moved his aquatic establishment from
Dongan Hills, N. X'.,to this place, where
he has greater facilities to meet the de-
mands of his increasing trade.
Bethel, Conn.— George E. Beard has
i-ecently purchased the greenhouses and
florists' supplies owned by J. H. Schul-
dice, of Danbury, and intends establish-
ing himself here in the florists' business.
He will be assisted by Mrs. Beard.
Recent Fires.
Jamaica, N. Y.— Fire broke out in one
of the greenhouses connected with the
establishment of John Boll, on February
24, causing damage to the extent of
$1,300, which is covered by insurance.
The flre ia supposed to have originated
from the furnace in the building.
Fall River, Mass.— Fire in the green-
house of Andrew M. Lee. on the evening
of February 9. caused damage to the
extent of $600 on stock and $100 on
building. The latter only were covered
by insurance. The fire is supposed to
have been of incendiary origin.
Books Received.
"The Strike at Shane's."— American
Humane Society, G. T. Angell, president,
Boston. One of a series of stories written in
defence of our dumb animals, intended to
show the results that would naturally fol-
low if the support and assistance given us
by the lower animalsshould be withdrawn,
as would be the case if they should exer-
cise the same rights claimed by human
toilers and go on a strike. The stories are
well told and make quite interesting read-
ing. Also autobiographical sketches and
personal recollections by Mr. Angell.
The Klorist's Exchanoe.
839
Exhibition by Chester County Carna-
tion Society.
This Society will hold a carnation
show on the 8th, 9tli, and 10th of March,
at Wanamaker's Grand Depot, 13tli and
Market sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Those
desiring to send flowers can do so by for-
warding same prepaid to Wanamaker's
marked "Flowers for Carnation Show."
They will be attended to by committee
on arrival. The object is to bring the
carnation more prominently before the
people. W. E. Shelmirb, Sec'y.
FOR
imd Roses.
Brunner, liable Mo:
ready for delivei'y March ioLh,
I. Cqiipin, Host
Peoria, III.
James Murray has just recovered
from a severe illness. All his friends in
town are pleased he is convalescent and
able to attend to business. Mr. Murray
is building up a new place and antici-
pates doing a good plant and cut flower
trade.
Cole Bros, report a good cut flower
trade, and plants having sold very slow.
Decorations have fallen off about 7.5 per
cent, this season. F. L. A.
Obituary.
Nashville, Tenn.— L. C. Lischey died
on February 19 from the effects of a
stroke of paralysis. He was 81 years of
age, and at one time was the leading
florist in this city.
irietiea, Baroness. Ma^na Cbarta,
apa Go
- - .- - . nd Mme. Testout,
*6.00 per 100 Will exchanfie for Meleor and Brides-
maid. Plants from flats of McQowan, $1.00 per 100.
ANTON SCHULTHEIS, Mgr.,
Ho»e Grower, P.O. Box 78, Collage Polnl, N. Y.
WHEN WBmWO MEWTIOiJ TWg FtOBigrB EXCH ftNGF
ROSES.
CARNATIONS.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
All the best varieties.
JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.
WHEW WRrriMO MrWTIOH THE FI.OBIST-S EXCMAWat
AZALEAS IN BLOOM,
ALSO
AZALEAS, GENISTAS aud
HYDKANGEAS for EASTEK.
Send Advertisements now for Special Edition, IHarcli 17.
HOLLYHOCKS DouWe, naraod
„,„ 1 .,0 V "'' <=<"0''S- 2yenis,
stl'Oriff, 1 and 2 years, #6.00 per 100.
JAPAN MAPLES, stoireet
Prices on application.
The Elizabeth Nursery Co.,
ELIZABETH, N.J.
Pla
5 your orders :
HERMAN DREYER, Woodside, L I.
■N WRITIIMG MENTION THE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ^Sn«l£l.e<?,"£tJS
E. G. Hill, James B. Pitcher, Ivory, Ada Spauldlns,
Good Gracious, Bottomly, Jessica, etc., at 25cts ner
doz. Vci'bemiB, $8.00 perlOO, good ' '
I. I. PttlSBURY, Macoml), HI.
WHEW Wamwc MEWTieW THE riORlST'S Eitf.uawcr
WE PAY THE EXPRESS.
100,000 PANSIES, Brown from seed that has
no superior, strone stocky plants, once trans-
planted. 60 eta. per 100; H.50 per 1000.
MAMMOTH VERBENAS, In all the most
brilliant lolors, 70 eta. per 100; $5.50 per 1000.
Delivered free at your door.
S. WHITTON & SONS,
Wholesale Florists,
9-11 Robert Street, . UTICA, N, V.
HIHEW WRITIHG MEHTIOM THE FLOHIST'S EXCMAHGE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!
ROtsES, ave to six feet long, budded on Eiilan tine.
^fV.^^^^ hardy, being out of doors, which we retail
at *I.00 a piece. Pieaae write for price per hundred.
Also justrecelved from Leveque & Pils, Ivry nres
Pans, a fine lot of TEA R08ES, which are ready
for shipment. ■'
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFL,ORA-The best
time to plant this ornamental tree is in April We
have them all the way from six and seven inflif»« f-r,
a and eight feet, which we retail from 10 c
J. M. BONNOT & SON,
Alexander Street, - NORFOLK, TA,
WHEN WRITING MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGe'
For Hardy Plants
And others, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SUPPERS. TRILLIUM
GRANOIFLORUM, LILIUM CANADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA, by the Ihouaand, prices
way down.
F. H. HORSFORO, Charlotte. Vt.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHflwn^
GERAINIUIMS. '^^-U...
Aireratuuit Heliotrope, Double Fringed
Petunias, AnCheinis Coronaria, Paris
Daisy, Feverfew, Salvia, Fucbsias,
Well established plants, 3 cents each. Try a
sample order. April Ist delivery.
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake Yiew, Mass.
FLORIST'S EXCHANCC
THE CHEAPEST LIST-
ROOTED CUTTINGS,
Mums. Ivory, Lincoln, etc.; extra fine 100
^ f!t"9l^ $150
Fuclisias i 35
Geraniums. Moon Vines ...'. l 5u
Coleus. Golden Dedder and 15 other
flrst-classsorts gO
Smilax. Nice plants from seed bed..!'" 60
Alternantliera. 100,000 now retidy, root-
Ampelopsis Yeitchii, 4 inch $6 00
Eii^Iisli Ivy, 3 years, 4M and 5 inch, $15.00 and 18 00
Dracsena I divi^a, 5inch 15 00
[\ " 6 " 2000
per doz., $6.00
A. Nana [ 59
PLANTS FROM Z 1-4 POTS.
Geraninmg, Fuchsias, Petunias. Lan-
tanas, nUCoon Vines . 300
J«le»s ;;:;;: 335
SnriLilax j ij-g
PRICE LIST FREE.
Heite Floral Co., 712 Linwood Av., Kansas City, Mo.
WHEN WRFTING MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Surplus stock.
Uracajna liidlvisn, .5 inch, $5,00 per lOO.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Giernniiiin, Gen. Grant, JI. 50 per 100.
Acliryanlhcs Jjindi'nii, »1.00 ner 100.
'OR CASH or WII.I, EXCHANGE for
Swoi'd'F '"""'"*' '^ ■"'"'""»' Salvia, or
W. A. LEE, Burllugrton, Vt.
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AFTER YOU HftVE READ ALL THE OTHER 'ADS
READ THIS!
Dbl. Ivy- leaved Geraniums.beslBOrts'ifs.OO
Nepeta Crleciioma 3,00
Parfaginm Grande Sl.OO per doz
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
IIST'S EXCHAWGF
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants of WIdener, Charily, Lincoln
L. Canning, Ada Spaulding, Boehmer. Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. 6. Hill, Tu<eda etc,
16 ots. each; $l.20 per doz; $8 GO per ICO.
W. Hunnewell, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
25 cts.
. Orders booked now for the leading vaiie-
tiea of Carnations, Colous, Chrysanthemums
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX $1.20 per 100 i S13.60 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
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Begronia, Vernon, extra^
strong;, J5.00 per 100.
Begonia, Rosea, extra strong $5.00 per 100.
llendyuartors for TDBEROUS BEGONIAS.
Send for Catalogue, the finest publislied on Begonias.
Oasis NunsERr Co, Thos, G iffin, Mgr„ Wesibury Sfa,, L,l.
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FOR EASTER BLOOMS
Hydrangeas, Otnksa and otliers, in bud, 5
inch pots, $8.50 per dozen. Strong, 3 inch pots,
Jt.OOperlOO. Callas, strong blooming plants, 4
inch pots, J8.00 per 100. Begonias, 10 best
flowenng sorts, strong, 8 in pots, $6,00 per 100,
Gicliardia Alba Maculata, strong bulbs,
$6.00 per lUO. Frencli Cannas, Crozy's Dwarf
25 sorts, $4.00 per 100. Coleus, 20 best sorts,
a}^ in. pots, $3.50 per 100.
PAUL BUTZ & SON, - Newcastle, Pa
COLXJlMBIiL.
Anew yellow C01.EUS that will be very useful
to florists. Ita ereatep* ' = *^" =- *'■-* =*■ -
ittle Btronger than Or
quality is that It ftrows
vi^ nLiuu^ci biitiu v.;iiiiiauii Verschaffeltii, makint;
iplendid background for that variety. We have
I for thr
I'ui, u. Vein nf any uuiur uuc yeKOW. tioiL- _
shape as C.Verachaflfel til. $1.00 per doz. by mail
post paid. Ready Ist April,
«.. P. JEFFREY & SOI«,
Bcllinore, Queens Co., JO. I., N. Y,
■VHEH WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Ivory, Wanamaker, W. H. liincoln,
Margaret Jeffords, Roslyn, Mrs. J. G.
Whilldin, J. N. Gerard, Mrs. E D. Adams.
Hicks- Arnold, Mrs. Maria Simpson.
Rooted Ciittiiigrs of above. $1.50 per 100; 2and
3 in. pot plants, SS.OTper 100; 125.00 per 1000.
Hinze's White and Portia. Rooted cuttings,
$1.25 per 100.
HYDRANGEA ^-rAuroA ^
Rooted cuttings, $1.75 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
Terms, Cash with order.
D. Y. DANENHOWER,
52t! and Woodland Ave., - PHILA., PA.
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1- CHRYSANTHEMUMS.-
^?v»rtrtin1"i*/„°^«i m "" *?* "*.',* '''"•'* """^ '■"'"^y- Niveus, Pres. W. R. Smith, Golden
21., Kn^' ^"'- ^''i" P^lSS^' *5.00 per 100. Iv»r,^•, Wanamaker, Lincoln, Mrs. B. Cralp-,
.lnl5!?f^V,o'"^!^''"''- *--'"'P«''™- I-ist furnished on application.
ASfAKAbUS, Conover's Colossal and Palmetto, strong 2 year old plants.
• All. THE FORCING KOSES. A fall line of seasonable out flowers all tlie til
J MENTION PAPZE. X. IS. PIERSON, Croin-vvell, Coiili.
m
THE FRONT
RANK.
"MUTUAL
FRIEND.
New . .
White . .
CHRYSANTHEMUM.
riegata, 2i-g inch,
Cuneatuin, 3 inch ][, g OQ,
OnycUiu
Pteris T
Assorted Ferns, 2i4
A fine lot of Azaleas and Genistas will be in full
bloom at Easter. Write for prices.
FORBES A WILSON,
330 Flushing Ave., Long Island City.
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CHOICE VINES If"-^ ln"nediate
— Shipment,
3000 Clematis Paniculata, (creamy white,
flowers in clusters, very fragrant, profuse
bloomers) 1 yr. pot-grown, fine, $10.00 a 100.
5000 Honeysuckles, Golden, Hall's Japan.
Fragrans, strong plants, $6.00 per 100.
2000 Bnglisli Ivy, 1 yr. very fine. $8.00 per 100.
1000 Akebia Quinata, (a fine climber, bears
a rich maroon flower) $6.00 per 100.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
WHEHWRiriHG MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
THE BEST ONLY.
other sorts will be announced later.
Rooted Cuttings, 36c. per doz.; S3 per 100.
Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. E. D. Adams. W. H T.in-
ooln, H. B. WIdener. G, w. Childs, Mrs. L. C. Mad-
eira. Mrs. Geo. Bullock. Ed. Hatch, L. Boehmer
RoBlyn, Fred Dorner, Jessica, Hicks Arnold, Mrs
J*??", JJ"""*""' '*'^»- Leslie Ward, Lillian Russell,
J. il. White.
The following: at S5.00 per 100.
Mrs. F. li. Ames, Mrs. Bayard Cutting.
It is Sup6 to io a tEISB WIHHEE and i LfiAWHO VABIET7 fop 1894.
FIRST PRIZE and Certificate of Merit, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, i8
MISCBI,I,ANEOUS CUTTINGS.
Ageratum, dwart blue and white, 75 cts. per 100:
Alyssum. double, 60 ots. per 100; Scarlet Sage. New
Clara Bedman.SI.SS per 100; Coleus, rerschaffeltil.
Firebrand, $1.00 per 100 ; Marsueritea, *1.25 per 100.
MISCBI,I.ANEOUS PLANTS.
Beeonia Metalllca. extra strong. 4 inch, SIOOO
per 100; Ariatoloehia Elegans, extra strong 3
inch, 16.00 per 100; Clematis paniculata extra
strong, 3 inch, $8.00 per 100; Ampelopsis Teltchii
dormant, 3 inch, extra, $7.00 per 100,
HABDY HEBBACBOUS PLANTS.
Send for List.
TermB, scrictiy Cash. Shipped by express at
special florists' rates. Packed lightand strong.
Orders booked now for March delivery. 50 cents each ; $4,00 per dozen.
At these prices all should try it, we know it will please,
^•'""'c^rct/a-i''-"- NANN BROS., Randolph, Mass.
5 THE BEST CHRYSANXHEMUMS. t
> IT DON'T PAY YOU TO GROJV ANY OTHER. J
J ThefollowinKTarietiesare thebesfup todate." Plants from Z in. pots (not rooted cuttings), ?
P grown cool, strong and stocky. .- v e y, ^
# w iJ''^,U'' Maud Dean, Pres. W. K. Smith, Golden Wedding, Mabel Simpkins, W. N. Rudd, S
\ Walter Hunnewell. Geo. R.Gause.Bmil.v l.adenburc. Princess of " Mums," Miles A. Wheeler, J. H. T
f Ciitre, m™. F. L. Ames, Mrs. H. F. Spaulding, etc. at $7.00 perlOO. I
S w nSi'FX ?.^'^?ir ''^'Xian Morel. Eda Prass. Mrs. Jerome Jones, Tuxedo, Edward Hatch, Gen.
S otr s^'nn ' irin Smith, H.irry May, Dr. Callendreau, Clara Berterman, Mrs. Robt. Craig,
•100.
Mermaid, Mrs.
Hill, etc., $4.00
CAllNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings. Grown Cool, Free from Rust.
Tidal Wave, Lady Erama, $1.60 per 100. StarilBht, Garfield, Hinze's White, $1.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS. La Favorite, Bruantii, Marvel, etc., Z^ in, pots, strong, branched, $3.00 per 100.
C A NN A S. Duchess de Montemart, Antoin Chantin, Chlldsil, Tete d' Orr, Admiral Courbet, Mme.
Just. etc.. $2.50 per 100.
DRACAENA INDIVISA. 5 in. pots, strong, $10,00 per lOO; 3J^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.
GREVIliLEA ROBUSTA. Jin. pots, 8 to Win. high, strong and clean $5.00 per 100.
TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER. SEND FOR "MUM" CIRCULAR
JOHN CUBWEH, JR.. Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa. 5 H. W. TURNER, Chrysanthemum Specialist, Sharon, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THr florists:. r<^u.»nr mmy^J^J^J^jm-i^J^ /m^m. ^m. .m. ^. ^. ^ ^'^ ^ ^ ^ ..^._.^J._..^.^____.__ — .
THE BEST TOBACCO STEMS ^.^STOOTHOFF!
See 'Ad.'
on Pa<^e
255
240
The^ F^tlortst's Ti^xcwATvroE^.
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY
Indianapolis, Feb. 20 and 21, 1894.
DISCUSSIONS OF ESSAYS, ETC.
The Discrimination of Diseases With-
out the Use of a Microscope.
BT PROFESSOR J. 0. ARTHUR.
(PAGE 224.)
Secretary Pennock asked what name
Professor Arthur would substitute for
' *anthracnose. * '
Professor Arthur said he had thought of
it for q uite a while, but had not come to
any conclusion and would let some one
else try it. The characteristic of this dis-
ease was these black dots scattered over
the surface, very much resembling black
grains of sand. The anthraonose such as
applied to the raspberry and other plants
was composed of a little spot which was
usually whitish pale that had a well-de-
fined border around it. There was noth-
ing of that kind here, and the name must
have been given under a wrong impression.
It was necessary to have the correct name
for each one of these well defined diseases.
Mr. C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., had
been working on these diseases ever since
he commenced to grow carnations. He
had been greatly assisted in his discrimi-
nating work by the use of a little pocket
microscope, which cost about $1.50. He
thought a great deal of damage had been
done by the unwillingness of florists sell-
ing young plants to acknowledge that they
had the rust. When first starting out he
was of opinion that a little Bordeaux mix-
ture and Fostite would control the dis-
ease, but he had found it rather more diffi-
cult to eradicate. Last year he had no
rust ; but this year he had rust on various
varieties received through raising new
seedlings for a grower who repudiated the
accusation of having any rust on his place.
After having satisfied him by ocular de-
monstration that grower said : "It is curi-
ous that the disease could break out so
sudden, the only plant that has got it
nosed to exactly the same conditions in the grower; and everythingapparently looking
same house an affected plant would be , healthy, precautionary measures are in
foZi here and the?e fit won't always be consequence let up. Prevention was the
the diseased nlants that will be affected in only remedy. For that purpose he used
thit situation but a greler proportion of Fostite ; he could not say whether it pre-
them than of the healthy. The rust starts vented the disease but 't^ was handy to
my place is Silver Spray." That man's un-
willingness to admit that he had rust was
through his ignorance of the disease. Mr.
Ward thought that every grower who had
rust ought to follow Professor Arthur's
suggestion, bring his affected plants to the
Carnation Society meeting, and learn how
to combat the disease. The only way to
treat this thing was to treat it as the Gov-
ernment dealt with cholera, cremate it,
burn It up and destroy it.
Mr. Edwin Lonsdale, of Philadelphia,
had been wrestling with the rust for the
last two or three years very vigorously.
Last year it was pretty bad. He accident-
ally found out a year before how it could
be cured. He had a few plants left over
that he did hot plant out in the field which
he put in pots, and when it came along in
the Fall he found that these were not af-
fected with rust. Several plants he had
lifted from the field died, and he put the
potted plants in the vacancies where the
varieties were the same. These did not
develop rust at all that year. Carrying
out that idea this year, he planted some
varieties that were affected with rust un-
der glass and kept them under glass all
Summer, and although they were not per-
fectly they were practically free from rust.
He had never been able to grow Buttercup
successfully until this year, when he tried
it under glass. He had never known rust
to come on Buttercup, it must have been
some other disease. He tried all the fungi-
cides he was told of, such as copperdine,
Fostite (he did not try Bordeaux mixture
because Itwas a little troublesome to mix),
and probably they may have had some
effect in keeping the rust and other dis-
eases down.
Mr. C. W. Ward had observed that the
rust broke out the quickest and most
severe on those plants that had received
the most severe check ; the greatest check
generally given being when the plants
were brought in from the field. He also
had had success in growing Buttercup
under glass three years ago. That variety
was liable to be attacked by the bacterial
disease. The more vigorous stock was
kept the less liable it was to be attacked
with rust. Among weakened stock that
disease would sweep over it like a lake of
fire ; in some very vigorous varieties, ex-
usually at the base o£ the plant, and the
leaves then begin to die away; generally on
healthy stalks, and being comparatively
hidden, the disease is not seen. It pro-
duces two classes of seed, one the active,
the other the dormant ; and these active
seeds go on germinating and spreading,
when the conditions for development ar-
rive, until a whole house is often covered
before the disease is observed. A close,
moist atmosphere and a sodden check will
give the rust a good foothold. Late lifted
plants were very susceptible to being at-
tacked, the advantage being in favor of
early lifting. Were better culture given
to plants ; as few checks as possible ; those
varieties grown under glass that would
succeed by that method of cultivation; the
same care and trouble given to the plants
as is given to the rose and the chrys-
anthemum; we would grow away from
that rust.
Mr. B. H. Michel, of St. Louis, said it had
occurred to him that Bordeaux mixture,
Fostite and some other fungicides were
strong preventives of these diseases. In
growing roses and chrysanthemums it had
been found that "an ounce of prevention
was worth a pound of cure." By fumigat-
ing the rose houses they never bad ereen-
fiy ; and scattering tobacco stems in the
chrysanthemum houses they never were
troubled with black aphis. "Why cannot
we, if the Bordeaux mixture and other
fungicides are not harmful to the plants,
apply them in moderate quantities and
prevent the appearance of these diseases ?"
Mr. Betscher, of Canal Dover, O., had
seen plants of Daybreak affected with rust
completely covered with a fungicide and it
did not seem in any way to stop the rav-
ages of the disease.
Professor Arthur said the disease could
not be killed after it had already started.
In the case cited by the last speaker, the
disease had already spread before the sup-
posed remedy was applied. The fungus
grows in the inside of the plant and simply
breaks through and discharges these
spores, which are its seed. The fungus on
the inside is not affected by anything put
on the outside of theplant ; it will go right
on producing more of that brown powder;
the fungicide will kill anyspores ittouches
and prevent the spread of the disease, but
it will noL cure the disease that has al-
ready started at the time it was applied.
He had seen plants perfectly blue with the
copper solution and the rust apparently
thriving as well as ever. One application
was not enough to check the disease. The
copper solution might be used much
weaker than had been usually recom-
mended and answer the purpose just as
well, the only precaution being that it
must be applied often enough; they must
not wait too long. Once a month might
not be successful, but once in a week or
two would probably be successful at all
times.
Fairy King was a disease of the carna-
tion which in England frequently cleaned
out a house. Our atmosphere being dif-
ferent from that of England, the disease
may not prove of much consequence here.
It has been introduced but a short time,
and is found in a few places ; it is one that
there need be no difficulty in recognizing ;
still it was safest to prevent its dissemina-
tion by precautionary measures.
Mr. Michel did not believe that we could
prevent the first germ of the disease ap-
pearing, but the first germ of the disease
would not harm us if stopped, and that
was practically done by fumigating the
rose and chrysanthemum houses ; the in-
sect or disease was stopped in its infancy.
It had been stated that the plants infected
were beyond salvation before the disease
was really discovered externally ; that the
spores have been deposited upon the leaves
and the seed sown which will develop the
disease ; they, therefore, should be con-
stantly and without intermission applying
a weak fungicide known to be a death
dealer to these troublesome pests.
Mr. Ward said the spores or seed which
did the most harm were known as the dor-
mant seed. It vegetated upon the ground
and threw up those active seeds which float
about on the atmo.«phere alighting on the
foliage and immediately germinating.
apply and cost but little. It consisted of a
composition of sulphate of copper and
chalk, in the shape of a powder. He went
through his houses on a dark or cloudy
day, or every time he syringed when there
was moisture on the plants. He gave them
a perfect cloud of Fostite so that the plants
looked blue or white with it. In the mat-
ter of syringing it was difficult to do when
growing flowers for sale. He literally
watered his plants with the liquid fungi-
cide, syringing on the benches, under them
and on the walks. When his cuttings were
put in the bench they were dipped in this
solution. He put lime and sulphur on the
pipes, fumigated and did everything pos-
sible to check and .destroy rust. The fungi-
cide used (sulphate of potassium) nipped
the greenfly and all other insects, with the
exception of red spider.
In answer to Secretary Pennock, Profes-
sor Arthur said half-strength solution was
generally agreed upon being as strong as
there was any necessity for to take effect ;
even weaker than that might be used. The
great point was in the matter of frequent
application, "" "
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„,,^ The Pjolessor stated that
Mr. Dorner's method of taking care of his
carnations was quite satisfactory so far as
this subject was concerned, and asked that
gentleman to give his system in detail.
Mr. Dorner said he took a pound of sul-
phate of copper and dissolved it in two
quarts of ammonia in a two gallon earthen
jar. When dissolved he fills the jar with
water, so that he has two gallons of the so-
lution. He takes one pint of this solution
and mixes it again with a quart or two
quarts of ammonia, stirring thoroughly,
placing the mixture in a barrel of water.
Prom the barrel the solution is used about
once in every two weeks, the plants being
freely syringed all over, when there are not
many flowers open. The foliage requires
to be thoroughly drenched. This solution,
on account of the ammonia in it, also acts
as a stimulant. The second addition of
ammonia is made to prevent the mixture
curdling and to render it easier of applica-
tion. The solution is applied on a clear
day, early in the morning, when the sun is
shining, so that it will dry up quickly.
Mr. W. R. Shelmire, of Avondale, Pa.,
said it was a question whether these fungi-
cides really had any action on the spores
of the disease ; it had been accepted by sci-
entists that they did ; but he would like to
know if the evidence were sufficientto war-
rant the assertion.
Professor Arthur said it required a great
deal of experimental work to test the action
of the fungicides. The process of killing
these spores could not be explained theo-
retically, but it had been demonstrated
that copper did act as a direct opponent to
fungi ol: various sorts. This had been
proven by growing the fungi under the
microscope, and at the same time applying
the fungicide and watching its effect on
the spores as they germinated. One might
say in general the fungicide acted as a
direct poison to the fungus, that it kills
the spores the moment they attempt to
germinate.
The Professor also stated that ammoni-
ated copper had one decided advantage to
persons who wanted to use the flowers ; it
did not stain the foliage as the ordinary
Bordeaux mixture did. The success of
Mr. Dorner's method lay in his keeping at
it at frequent and regular intervals.
Spraying once in two weeks, as he does,
would probably be ample if the houses
were already free from the disease. Mr.
Dorner does not start when his houses are
full of it. His houses are practically clean;
one may go there and never see a single
spot ; although once in a while that fungus
might be there observed. Spot he did not
consider a very serious disease ; it was
only serious when allowed to get the upper
hand and cover the place. Once in a while
a little bacterial disease would be found ;
it also was not serious unless allowed to
Increase, and it would be found in every
house under any culture. Rust and the
Fairy Ring should never appear where the
culture is careful.
Referring to that part of his paper deal-
ing with an exhibit of diseased plants, he
said such an exhibit was absolutely neces-
sary. There were few growers who could
President's Address.
(PAGE 216.)
An Exhibition.
Mr. Dorner was very much In favor
of an exhibition; it would help a great
deal. Certificates of Merit were to be
given by the Society, and only by holding
such an exhibition as proposed would they
be able to award these. No better way of
bringing out best results could be thought
of than by competition.
Mr. W. R. Shelmire thought the point
was a most important one. He said : " It
seems to me that we want to bring our
goods before the public. We cannot ex-
pect to grow quantities of flowers and have
them sold unless we make a larger market
for them ; and exhibitions are important
factors in bringing that about. The exhi-
bition here to-day is something superior,
something worthy of being seen by more
people than will actually see it. If the
exhibition could have been given in some
place where it could have been seen to bet-
ter advantage, I think the florists would
profit largely, because it would have been
a revelation to the people of the city.
Wherever an exhibition of carnations or
other fiowers is held, it will always in-
crease the sale in that place. It educates
the people to a higher standard, and they
— ill — ^^^ Katfo.. f\f\nTora " Thfi anpH.Vpr
was Absolutely necessary to keep the green- positively define the various diseases, and
house charged, not once in a week, but how were they to be certain about them
almost all the while with fungicides that I unless they knew them positively f Wot
would be sure to meet the vegetation of | until then wouldthese discussions prove
these active spores. "That was about the "--i--- m,
only point that could be covered— to catch
the disease in its infancy. The flrst weak
spot in the treatment of diseases was the
retention of an affected seedling which
promised good results. That seedling will
give off thousands of dormant seeds, spread-
ing the disease unknowingly tg the
profitable. The only way was to take hold
of this matter and have some one familiar
with the diseases come and talk to them at
their exhibitions where affected plants
were shown. The committee referred to in
our last was selected to bring about such
an exhibit, the names of the various ex-
hibitors to be withheld.
will want better fliowers." The speaker
then referred to the beneficial results of
exhibits given by the Chester County Car-
nation Society. He should like to see
the National Society have, an exhibition,
even though they should charge a small
entrance fee. The Chester County Society
proposes to hold their next meeting the
first week in March in Philadelphia, where
arrangements are being made to hold an
exhibition of carnations. They do not
give premiums ; they only want to show
the people what carnations really are, and
expect the sales to be thereby increased.
Mr. Dorner said, in connection with giv-
ing exhibitions, they were always afraid
the flowers would not keep ; they did not
keep at Buffalo or Pittsburg. If a suita-
ble hall were obtained flowers would keep
much better. In a small room the air was
too impure, and that was the chief cause of
putting fiowers to sleep.
Mr. Ward favored an exhibition, and ad-
vocated the giving of premiums. Such ex-
hibitions were beneficial to all concerned.
Greater interest was being taken in carna-
tions than three years ago, and people were
purchasing better sorts and higher priced
flowers. A great many growers were try-
ing to get away from the inferior flowers
that people generally see. A number of
good flowers were grown and placed upon
the market, but they were very seldom
seen in the shop windows. The market
for them is made beforehand and they go
direct to the consumer ; the general public
scarce catches a sight of them. He thought
exhibitions should be given where annual
meetings were held ; the future of the So-
ciety depended more upon that than any-
thing else. The matter of essays on grow-
ing plants and diseases was going to run
out after awhile ; the ground was to be
covered pretty thoroughly, and a rehash
was inevitable unless somethin<j on the
exhibition basis came up. They wanted
something to occupy their minds, some
additional incentive to hold the Society to-
gether, and that incentive will be an an-
nual exhibition.
President Hill, being called upon to fur-
ther supolement the remarks in his ad-
dress, said the points there thrown out
were practically of the nature of a feeler.
" The man who grows flowers makes a big
fool of himself by opposing an exhibition
ol flowers and plants. I do not care
whether it is a chrysanthemum, or a rose,
or a carnation show, or whatever it may
be ; I say that man is not only a fool to his
own best interests, but he is an enemy to
our profession. I know that is a broad ex-
pression ; but it is true, even though he is
only lukewarm. Some speak of exhibi-
tions in a derisive tone ; I say that man is
either weak in his head or else on a fo9l's
basis, or does not know what he is talking
about ; perhaps the latter. It is my firm
conviction, if we want to advance the
cause of our profession in this country. If
we want to educate the American people to
a love for flowers, we have got to follow up
the work in these exhibitions. I have not
much patience, I confess, with these men
who are in opposition or who are luke-
warm. We have such men in our own
city, and they can be found all over the
country. Why Is it thus ? It is a sad state
of things ! I tell you, and every florist of
Indianapolis will tell you, that the exhibi-
iContimied on page 24a.)
^HE Klorisx's Exchange,
241
MARCH 17. 1894.
mClU SPRING EDITION
Kindly read announcement on
editorial page, and then favor us
with the advertisement of your
house; give all the trade an
opportunity to know what goods
you handle ; don't omit Bargains
and Novelties. We ask your
co-operation in this
Business Edition for Business Men.
Easter Carnation Plants. SPrleid''s7s1,ow"n,^
from 10 til 30 buds and blounis. U2.0a per 100: S5 nt IOC
rales. Also rooted cutting sot (iarfle d, 7^. McGowan
and Sil ver Spray, tl.OO per 100 ; »10.00 per 1000.
GEO. STAPFLINCJER, Spi-iiiav lie, N. V.
liviMENSE Stock of
Carnation Kooted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, tree from Bust or
otiier Disease i 60 varieties to select
Irom. but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. REISTARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
carnations!
LIZZIE McGOWAN PORTIA
LAMBOEN AURORA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OF KENNETT
MRS. FISHER TIDAL W^AVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STJER, CONCOBDTILLE, PA.
♦CARNATIONS.*
LADY EMMA, winner of two first
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $3.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
_ , , PerlOO. PerlMlO.
Daybreak |3.50 |20.00
Lizzie McGowan ... 300 15.00
White Dove 3.00 15.00
Puritan 3.00 15.00
J. J. Harrison 3.00 15.00
Peachblow Coronet . . . 3.00 15.00
Crimson Coronet .... 3.00 15.00
Columbia 3.50
American Flag 3.00
Tidal Wave 3.00
Thomas Cartledge ... 3.00
Spartan 3.00
Wm. Scott 5.00
Ktme. Diaz Albertini . . 5.00
Edna Craig 5.00
CASH WITH ORDER.
THORWAI.D JENSEN,
Box 55, Mamaroneck, N Y.
I F you are in doubt as to when your sub-
1 aorlption expires, look at the addresd.
label vfbere the date can he found.
The Jacqueminot Carnation
Has so many good qualities that it may pay you to investigate. In color
a bright crimson-scarlet, lacking the black usually found in this class,
bend tor descriptive circular. Enclose 10 cents and we will mail you lorn'
stem Sample blooms. It they look dull on arrival they have been
chilled or frozen. Notify us and we will ship again.
Price, per doz.. $2.00 i lOO, $IO.OO ; per 1000. $80.00. 250 at lOOO rale.
PETER FISHER & CO., ELLIS (Norfollc Co.), MASS.
HELEN KELLER!
The most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
offered. We invite all interested to
come and see it growing: and blooming.
*,„-. {„ j,„.„ „- . , ... It is healthy and exceedingly produc-
11m: thiJZIStirfi^^ "'?''► e'esance far in advance of anything now in sight. Two houses filled
mi Ph!?L 175 variety are always open t.jr inspection, one at Wynamoor, near Chestnut
^™X, ■',."' r'VjI^tv??"™''' ^'^ •'■ Orders hooked now and filled strictly in rotation,
»9o!So per'lOOo!"'" ' '""" """ ''"""''' ™""!fs, S3.00 per doz.; »12.00 per 100 !
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT at WASHINGTON D. C Sho
November, 1893 ; and at Convention of
CARNATION SOCIETY at INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 20 18^
EDWIN LONSDALE, JOHN N. MAY,
Chestnut Hill. ... Phila, Pa. Summit, .
New Jersey.
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
MAD. DIAZ. ALBERTINI light pink
DAYBREAK flesh pink.'.
WILLIAM SCOTT bright pink..
LIZZIE McGOWAN pure white
UNCLE JOHN .,
PURITAN "
THE STUART Geranium scarlet..
Per ino
.SG 00
. 3 00
. 5 00
a 00
. 10 00
. 2 00
. 10 00
Per 1000
SeBO 00
25 00
45 00
DAYBREAK CARNATION.
50,000 Ready March 10th.
$ 1 2.50 per thousand.
S2.00 per hundred.
Guarantee Good Healthy
Well Rooted Cuttings.
xerms stricxi^y cash.
Will not accept personal checks for small
amounts. Address
FRED. SCHNEIDER,
Wholesale Florist,
Attica, Wyoming Co., New York-
er JJiT.^ TJOJ^.
.^^^-SSSS}N«^N^^^v
..PANSIES.
iIno 5°"^''^ '^"' ''■°'" °"'' ^'°'^'' °f "^^ ^1^°^= soi'ts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer slron<^ young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS. L. I.
'-'^IL.
Fine rooted cuttings of Grace Wilder,
Portia, Tidal Wave, Orange Blossom,
.$1.50 per 100; $13.00 per 1000; Hinze's
Wliite, $10.00 per 1000; stocky, fine and
healthy.
THE JENNINGS STRAIN OF PANSIES
Pure white, yellow— dark eye, and flnept
mixed, trade pkt., $1.00 each. Plants
ready March 1st. Blooming plants, $3.00
per 100; Field plants, medium size, $5.00
per 1000. Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
LESALE PANSY GROWER,
SOUTHPORT, CONN.
L. B. 264.
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for " best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Not
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" I like its color better than Daybreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A. Manda.
Rooted cuttings, $IO.OO per lOO -
$80.00 per iOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter. '
VIOLET, Lady CampbeU, rooted runners
88.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. '"""«fs.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
VHEH WRITIMG MEHTIOH THE ftORIST-B EXCHAHOE
\ Carnations=Panic Bargains
^
Per 1000
Lady Emma or Portia $11) QO
White Dove 10 UU
Lizzie McGowaii
Schaffer
Grace Wilder
Mrs. Robt. Hitt.
Grace Darlincr...
White Wings
Crimson Coronet
Golden Gates
American Flag...
J. J. Harris
111 00
10 (lU
10 oil
10 00
111 00
10 00
10 on
10 00
10 00
Louise Porsch
Nellie Le^vis '.
Orange Blossom '.'..,, . ..„ „„
Tidal Wave ' 15 00
Puritan ;."; 15 qo
15 00
15 00
16 00
15 00
Per 1000
..$20 00
... 20 00
Strictly Cash with order,
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.
Pearl
Edna Craig
Daybreak
Thos. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower .■■.' 99 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phlpps 25 00
Blanche 35 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Richuioiid 25 00
Wabash 3,5 qq
Western Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 35 00
Florence Van Reyxjer.*.* .*.'.' I.'.') 25 (JO
Buttercup 35 00
Now Jersey '.'.'. '.!'.'. '. 36 00
Orders filled in rotation.
BELLEVILLE, N. J.
SEND ADVERTISEMENTS NOW FOR SPECIAL EDITION.
NEW CARNATIONS
THE STUABT-BriUiant scarlet.
UNCLE JOHN— Pure white
B. A. WOOD— Pink variegated.
Goldfinch— Yellow edged pink.
■ ''^'"^.Su'"]?'" varieties every grower should
have. The flowers find sure sales at good prices.
I'rue scarlets and whites are in demand.
SIO per 100 J »75 per 1000.
We have extra fine stock of Diaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Bliz. Reynolds, Richmond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR BONNAFFON,
^„fP?f'''',°-'J^i^"'^- ^^'ragood for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
50c. each, «5 per doz., S35 per 100.
Send for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
WHEN WHmWG MEHTIOH THE HOHIgrS EXCHAMGE
The BestCarnationintJie Market.
adelaide'kresken.
Wbich was origm.ited in 1«91. and flowered In the
same year, is conceded by all to be the prettiest oar!
in!,'??.^'''^'' erpwu. strocE grower. Is two feet hleh
stifl stem, good calyx and the flower (of a beautlfi,
rosy pmk color) averaRlng three InShes aSd over!
A very free bloomer.
el J^1.\'i^.?^^-S°ffilV°au?e"e •'^r °a,1„t 'p^'S^
ktrTa«e''/,S^rioi'nXr?s?ri?lry^r"»''"^
Dd St. Louis, ]w
St. Louis. Mo.
va°8''e°?t°plSjhr,? I'- I'O-e. MS.^'^Kforrilrbelt
•a»e 01 pinKs at bt. Louis. Mo.
iniot^il'J,^!^''!™?'""'''? '"*"= '" submit the follow-
■ ns exceedingly low prices for Rooted Ciittinis
which will be ready March 1. IBM. i-nnings.
'•"S Per Dozen.
" 100.
" 500.
" 1000.
AccoMPANv All Orders.
10.00
45.00,
80.00,
i all communicationB to
PETER HERB,
OHIO.
:HSNGe
243
The Klorist's Exchange
(ComtiriMcd from page 240.)
tions here have done them a world of
good ; they have made customers for them .
and there is not a man putting out a retflii
catalogue but what has been benefited . It
these premises are true, it I am correct
what is our dutv as a Carnation Society ?
I think we ought to give an exhibition, and
we ought to give a grand one; and we
ought all to put our shoulders to the wheel
to bring about its success— not only with
flowers and plants, but with our financial
aid and assistance. Perhaps I am a little
in advance, going too fast, but I hardly
think I am. I should like to see this thing
inaugurated next year. I am willing to
contribute in anyway that those appointed
may indicate— either by financial assist-
ance or by giving my time or by contribut-
ing in a small measure carnation flowers
or plants." Mr. Hill then referred to the
additional interest that would be created
bv giving an exhibit of carnations in pots.
Of course, the growing in that way for the
purpose of the exhibition would have to be
done by the florists in the immediate vicin-
ity where the meeting was held. "But,
said Mr. Hill, "the men who are making
raonev out of the carnation have got to
put their hands down into their pockets
and pull out some money. We have got to
offer an inducement. Men cannot afford
to go to work and grow a whole lot of
potted plants and do it for the glory of the
thing, and so if we could raise a fund to
start this thing I should like to see it done.
I should like to see liberal premiums of-
fered for the cut blooms, though we charge
an admission fee to the general public. I
don't think we would make any money out
of it either the first or second year, but
eventually it would pay."
Mr. Ward : I would first ask Mr. Hill
what sum he thinks would probably he
necessary; what ought we to start with?
Mr. Hill : That is one of the details I
hadn't thought out carefully ; I venture to
sav we ought to raise $600.
Mr. Ward : In order to start the ball rol-
ling I will be one of ten to give $50 for the
next Carnation Society exhibition, and I
think ten men in this Society can afford to
do that. The other $100 could be raised by
smaller subscriptions.
Mr. Betacher suggested that a committee
of three be appointed to consider this mat-
ter fully. He thought if a fee were charged
only flower lovers would attend, and the
flower buying public generally would stay
away. A free exhibition would prove a
wide advertisement,- everybody would go
to see the display, and that was where re-
sults came in. ,
Mr. Gillett spoke of the advance made m
cultivation, and the people were now edu-
cated to the pitch of asking the storenien
for carnations by their names. 'That
showed the good infiuence of exhibitions.
Mr. J. A. Peterson, of Cincinnati, asked
whether it would not create greater in-
terest by adding to the exhibit of carna-
tions, such flowering plants as cyclamens,
azaleas and others. ...
Mr. W. R. Shelmire ; I think it is not
only advisable but necessary to have grow-
ing plants in connection with the exhibit
of carnations. Carnations of themselves,
in a large display, will not make as good a
show as azaleas and decorative plants
would do. It would not take very many
of the latter, and florists are always willing
to contribute them. Roses might he omit-
ted to some extent, carnations coming in
competition with the rose, though I think
there is room for both. We want a carna-
tion show to be largelv of carnatioQS.
Mr .1. Gr. Hancock, Grand Haven. Mich.,
thought there should be an exhibition of
cut flowers, principally of carnations, and
if premiums be offered, they should be
given to other plants in a lesser degree, the
premiums mostly going to carnations,
thus making that flower a feature. The
sub.iect of using not plants was a very im-
portant Dart. The growing of carnations
for pot plants requires a great deal of study
in order to grow them successfully. He
did not know that they had ever been pro-
duced in any quantity to make desirable
decorative stock ; hut he tbougat, with
Brother Lonsdale, that there was a great
field for work there and it should be en-
couraged. .3 ^L i.
Mr G Tj. Grant beingcalled on said that
several Chicago florists had mentioned the
exhibit as the feature which brought them
to the meeting. He did not hear one of
them say they wanted to come to hear the
essays. "He considered an exhibition feasi-
ble. The taking in of other plants was,
however, a question. The expense con-
nected with the exhibition would come
back through the channels of trade. The
time was now past and gone when people
asked for pink and red roses ; they now ask
for the variety they wish. The larger the
exhibitions were made the more would tbe
flowers by name be brought before the pub-
Mc, Hswoqld suggest that some system
of labelling flowers be adopted, So that the
names could be read over the shoulders of
the people who are standing in front of the
carnation. He also suggested that the
various uses to which the carnation could
be put as a decorative plant might prove a
feature of the exhibition.
Mr E H. Michel was in favor of the ex-
hibition. He thought that the individual
members should not be called upon to go
into their pockets, but that the exhibition
should partake of an independent nature.
If individual members offered special
premiums the Society should accept them.
He suggested a guarantee fund, and that
the proportion of loss be divided, the bo-
ciety to get the benefit of any surplus. He
moved that a committee of three be .iip-
pointed to formulate a plan tor the holding
of an exhibition next year, with a sug-
gested list of prizes. , ^ , • ^
President Hill said they might take into
consideration the advisability of working
in connection with the florists' club where
the next Carnation Society meeting was to
be held ; he thought it possible to make an
equitable arrangement that would be sat-
isfactory to both parties. But let it be un-
derstood in all the negotiations that car-
nations are to be the prime features at the
show; they are to get the place of honor
and receive the best awards. He thought it
necessary to have a background of harmoni-
ous foliage to the carnation exhibit; he an-
ticipated no difficulty in getting suitable
decorative stock ; but he did not consider
it necessary to offer any extensive pnzes
for such stock. He recommended that
snggestions to the committee.
Professor Arthur thought the carnation
should practically be the only flower at
such an exhibition ; the present display ,
demonstrated the attractiveness of a collec-
tion of carnations. All other flowers
staged should be purely of a decorative
nature. , i, ^ ^.
Mr. R. Witterstaetter thought that each
member should guarantee the success of
the exhibition. He did not believe in hav-
ing too many other flowers.
President Hill referred to the magniii-
cent exhibition of carnations in pots be
had seen in England at Charles Turner s,
of Slough. He thought they could be
grown equally well in this country, and he
would like to see the feature of giving an
exhibit of potted carnations insisted upon,
and hoped the committee would take that
point into consideration.
Mr. Dorner asked Mr. Hill when that
English exhibit was given.
Mr. Hill : About the first of July. I
think if you take Scott and Albertini and
keep them dormant in the early part of the
season you will get a full crop of flowers m
time for tlie exhibition.
Mr. Dorner; You cannot grow one of our
varieties to produce a full crop of flowers
as they get from Summer carnations as
grown in Europe. We can grow very nice
plants, hut not as many flowers.
Mr. Hill differed. He recalled to mem-
ory some remontant carnations he im-
ported. There was one the color of Dawn
[Mr. Lonsdale: Miss Joliffe]. These varie-
ties grew to marvelous perfection and
gave large quantities of bloom, and they
belonged to the same tribe as our varieties.
He thought it possible they could grow
Germania and other French sorts.
Mr. C. H. Allen— Don't get that variety.
I got soaked on ic. Speaking of carnations
in pots; I saw some Wm. Scott in pots, at
Mr Ward's, that had fully ten to twelve
splendid blooms on them. He gave some
of these to my mother and she put them in
her window where they did nearly as well
as in the greenhouse. And I might men-
tion an English variety called Winter
Cheer, which I have tested. It proves a
magnificent variety, growing not over 14
inches high as I had It. The color is very
similar to Garfield, and the flower is al-
most identical ; as a pot plant it certainly
will become very valuable. It blooms
magnificently right through the Winter ;
it will bloom all Summer, too. It was
sent to me in the Fall after it had been cut
very severely by frost: it immediately
came into flower; I cut the shoots and it
came into flower again in the space of
three months.
Mr. Witterstaetter mentioned Tidal
Wave and Silver Spray, which could be
grown as pot plants.
'The committee reported in last issue was
then appointed to arrange for an exhibi-
tion of carnations next year.
around the large cities as much as possible
in different sections of the country in order
to do the most good. He felt sure the
Society would meet with a hearty welcome
in Boston, and two or three members had
said to him that they anticipated no op-
position. New England was quite a place
for carnations, and the Society had several
members there who had done good work
for it by the reading of papers at previous
meetings. He thought the Society would
get more help i£ they were to meetm Bos-
Mr. Ward, in puttingforwardNew York,
said he conceded all that Mr. Lonsdale had
said about the meeting in that city with
the exception that it was not satisfactory ;
it was very unsatisfactory. There was
considerable opposition to the Carnation
Society, especially from growers of rooted
cuttings, and it was also thought then that
it would disintegrate the S. A. F. This
feeling prevented an augmentation to the
membership. Mr. Ward then went on to
tell of the extent of carnation culture
around New York. He anticipated a
larger increase in membership from there
than from any other locality. He was not
actuated by any selfish motives; he hart
the interests of the Carnation Society at
heart, the same as he always has had and
always will have. Mr. Ward read a large
bundle of letters from nrominent carnation
men all favoring New York.
Mr C. H. Allen seconded New York as a
place of meeting. As a New Yorker he
approved of that city. He could not ex-
press any other benefits to be derived com-
mercially than those embodied in the let-
Mr. Ward said he did not believe there
was a Boston man present. It was a cus-
tom to select some of the officers f rom tlje
next place of meeting chosen or its neigh-
borhood, and on a technical point it would
he rather difficult to elect any officer from
Boston. If exhibitions were to be given at
the place of meeting it was very necessary
that some of the officers be elected who re-
sided close to the place where the exhibi-
tion was to be held. If the Boston people
were anxious to have it they should have
sent a delegation.
Mr. Lonsdale said quite a number of
Boston delegates attended the meetings in
New York and in Buffalo. He did not
know why they were not present on this
occasion, but supposed some difficulties
were in the way. As many reports favorable
to Boston could have beenobtaiued by Mr.
Ward had he put forth the effort to get
them.
Mr. Shelmire: I think it is very natural
for the New York people to want this
meeting to beheld next year in that city
and, personally, I would rather It would
be held there because it is nearer to me ;
but as a matter of fact I am for Boston,
and I think she deserves to be chosen. As
Mr. Lonsdale has said, ifl, or any of the rest
of us, had gone to the trouble to write let-
ter-i, as Mr. Ward has done, I think we
could have got equally as many replies
favorable to Boston as to New York. There
is a fact that confirms me in my opinion
that Boston would be the choice and that
is that New York does not take the inter-
est to get the meeting there, and their
having been so indifferent to the first
meeting they -do not deserve to have the
meeting next year. Mr. Ward says there
are more growers in that locality than
elsewhere; if so, why don't they .send a
larger delegation to this meeting; and
why have they not taken more interest in
other meetings ? In our little section we
have a Carnation Society of our own. If
New York had the interest which I think
they should, and growing the number of
carnations they do, they also would have a
local society and take more Interest in the
National Society. All these things con-
sidered I certainly think Boston should be
the place. . j.
Mr Ward explained how he was handi-
capped by having to draft the by-laws of
the Society and in other ways so that his
time was fully occupied, and he was t.here-
fore unable to enthuse the New York
growers as he would have done had mat-
ters been otherwise. He assured them that
there was no lack of interest among New
York growers, as the Society would find out
if that city were selected.
The vote was then taken, resulting in
Boston being chosen as the meeting place
for 1895
QPECIAL SPRING TRADE EDITION,
O Marchl7,1891. Pirstcome.best served.
If you want a nicely displayed advertise-
ment, send it in before the rush.
Change of Date of Meeting.
Mr. B. Lonsdale said the day on which
the meeting was now held was election
day in several states, and a number of the
delegates did not like to lose their votes.
That was one reason why the change was
sought to be made.
Mr. J. G. Hancock: A great many
flowers, in order to reach Indianapolis on
Tuesday this week, had to be packed on
Friday, sent away Saturday, remaining
over Sunday on the road, and In shipping
to Boston, were the meeting held on Tues-
day the Western florists would have to
ship on Saturday. That is a good reason
why the meeting should be held later in
the week. I should favor Thursday.
Mr. Grant : If you make the change that
you propose the words of wisdom that have
been crystalized In your meetings will
reach the trade who are anxiously waiting
for them all over the country one week
later than they do under the present ar-
rangement. .
Mr. W. W. Coles : That la one little
drawback, but there are a dozen of advan-
tages. With people from a distance who
have to attend on Tuesday the whole week
is, you may say, gone, whereas they could
start on Wednesday and return after the
meeting ready to go into business In the
beginning of the following week.
The change was made to third Thursday
in February as announced last week.
Selection of Meeting Place.
The secretary read letters from the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society and
from the New York Florists' Club, each
inviting the Society to meet in their re-
spective cities next year.
Mr. Edwin Lonsdale supported Boston.
There had been one meeting in New York
and one in Buffalo, N. Y., both of which
were very satisfactory, and where some very
fine papers were read. It seemed to him
that the meetings should be scattered
President-elect Dailledouze Speaks.
Gentlemen : I thank you for your
hearty support, and I know while Mr.
Ward and myself are in the same district,
there is no animosity between us ; we have
no axe to grind. I may say that I was
born a carnation lover. I believe my father
and his partners were the first to create a
sensation in this country in carnations.
With the aid of the members I hope I shall
be able to materially foster the cultivation
of the divine flower in America. [Ap-
plause.]
Scale of Points Submitted by Chester
County Society.
Mr. E. Lonsdale suggested that they
might hear from the judges who used that
scale of points to aid them In passingjudg-
ment on the exhibits.
Mr. Herr said In using the points some
of the flowers might meet the requirements
In all excepting one point from a trade
standpoint ; or it might be perfect in one
thing and deficient in some others to bring
it up to the standard.
Mr. Dailledouze said the most difficult
point was the fragrance. That is not a
very important point ; at the same time it
might kill a very fine flower. He thought
that was the only point on which any al-
teration could be made.
Mr. C. H. Allen : As a whole, I don't like
them. There is one question and that Is
the conflictlon as an exhibition bloom and
as a flower for commerce. In deciding
upon the points as given there, it might
and does, to a certain extent, favor the
flower as an exhibition flower. If there is
a certain latitude given which will allow
the committee to take into consideration
that one point of commercial value, then
they would do very well. Another point
is in the calyx, with a subdivision "integ-
rity." I think the last word superfluous
and it ought to be left out.
President Hill: If this Society is to
award certiflcates to parties, as I intimated
in my paper, I think we ought to be ex-
tremely guarded as to the way we do it.
I remember exhibiting in the city of New
York the variety Sea Gull ; it won first
over everything exhibited there, and at
that time there were some very fine
blooms; in fact, Sea Gull was almost
equal to tbe best white on the market at
the present time, and yet it was practically
useless for commercial purposes. I think
we should have a seriesof categorical ques-
tions as to the date or time or proximity of
their blooming period and find oat other
matters pertaining to their commercial
value ; and these ought to be taken Into
consideration In judging by these points.
I think that is a very essential item. We
might have fine blooms of a variety here,
which appear grand on the exhibition
table, and this Society may give an award
to them, and on the strength of that
award people would invest money in that
variety ; it would be spread broadcast,and,
after all, might prove a serious disap-
pointment to those who buy. That variety
might fill the requirements as judged by
these points ; but ought we not to go
further and inquire into the commercial
value and standing before we give awards?
That is a suggestion I offer.
Secretary Pennoek : The point on the
calyx was, whether it had a tendency to
burst, or was entire.
Mr. Allen: The word "calyx" covers
the whole thing. No committee would
give the ten points to a burst calyx. "In-
tegrity " is superfluous. ....
President Hill moved that the decision
regarding points be deferred for a year and
the matter left in the hands of the com-
mittee to consider and report tt next an-
nual meeting.
(ConUnued on page 244.)
The Florist's Exchange.
243
EVERV Fl^OKIS'r OVUHT TO
XKSVKE HIS GLASS AGAINST
HAIL,.
For partlculara addreas
JOHN U. ESIiER, Seo'7. Saddle River, N.J.
FRIGRIIIT MtRDf PINKS
Per 100.
New Mound $6 00
Essex Witch 5 00
Gien Valley. 4 00
Sea Pinlc 6 00
Send for circulars.
THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfield, Mass.
cARilTioii
Booted nttings of tlie following varieties
now Beady. Entirely free from rust.
1 have never had rust on the place.
PORTIA »1.00
JLIZZIE McGOWAN 1.00
PURITAN l.as
NELLIE LEWIS 1.50
FRED. DORNER 1.60
GRACE WILDER 1.00
AURORA 1.50
100,000 Rooted Cuttings Carnations ready. H'
wanted by mail add 10c. per 100 for postage.
COLEUS.
A large stock of strong rooted cuttings ready.
Price 50 cts. per 100 ; many nice varieties.
Golden Redder, if ordered alone, 65 cts. per
100. If Coleus are wanted by mail add lOcts.
per 100 for postage. 60,000 ready.
Altemanthera, Aurea Nana. ...50c. per 100.
" P. Major 50c. "
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for sbipplng, belnR
8 miles east of Kansas Oity. Mo.)
SELECT AND PimCHASB NOW SOME
OP THE PEW REALLY GOOD THINGS
THAT AEE INTRODUCED POR THE
FIRST TIME THIS MONTH.
The Stuart, Helen Keller, Bouton
d'Or, Uncle John Carnations.
100 OF THESE FOR SIC.
Lowest price by the 1000.
OH, YES I YOU SHOULD HATE
MRS. E. G. HILL, E. DAILLEDOUZE &ND
CHALLENGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS
The three greatest acquisitions of recent years-
Mrs. Hill S^S.OO per 100.
Dailledouze 40.00 "
Challenge 40.00 "
W^E WII,Iv SEND:
12 Novelties (the cream) in CHRYSA^f-
XHEmVBIS, one of each, viz : Mrs. lis.
Major Bonnafoa, Marie Louise, Pitcher and
Manda, Laredo, Mutual Friend, Achilles,
Inter-Ocean, Beau Ideal, Dailledouze, Chal-
lenge and Mrs. Hill. These aie unquestion-
ably the pick out ot the many sets offered,
for $6.oo.
Our 'Winnins: 48 at Chicago; one of
each, all named, lur $6.oo.
12 of the finest single and double Bruaiit
Geraniums, novelties of the year, from
eminent growers in France, Germany,
England and United Stales, for $3.00.
50 plants of the finest Geraniums intro-
duced in 1893, lor $4.00. You ought to
have these to keep up with the times.
9 Cannas, from Crozy and other French
raisers, the cream of tlie year's introduc-
tions, one each for $6.00.
Cauna, Florence Vanghan, strong, in pots,
$25.00 per 100.
Paudanus Veitcliti, 6 in., &ne, $12.00
per doz.
Eicns Elastica, 1 ft., Belgian variety,
$3.00 per doz.
SEND FOR WHOLESALE LIST.
E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.
WHEN WRITINa MENTION THE F1.0RI8T'8 EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS.
READY— Rooted Cuttings of
Lizzie SIcGowan, Mrs. Fisher, Silrer
Spray, Grace Wilder and Constancy, at
$1.00 per hundred. No Rust. No Disease.
Cash with order.
G-HO. D, MILLETT.BoxSlO, Andover, Mass.
1 WRITINO MENTION THE FtORIST'i
CARNATIONS
) pot up or plant 0
atmd cuttings.
ALEX. McBRIDE,
Alplaus, N. Y.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
Ready for immediate delivery. $13.00 per
1000 and upwards.
Silver Spray, Win. Soott, E. Pierson,
Lizzie McGowan, Daybrealc. Portia,
Blanche, Edna Craig, Pros. Garfield,
Golden Gate, Annie Pixley, Wabash,
J. J. Harrison, M. Albertlnl, TIdle Wave,
Dr. Smart, Nancy Hanks, T. Cartledge.
Varieties of 1 S94, ready April I st.
The Stewart ^scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis. Uncle John (white) and
Helen Kellar received certiflcates of merit at
same place. Goldfinch (yellow) and E. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, Mich.
AMERIGAN GARNATION SOCIETY
Orders solicited for advertising
space in the report of the
Indianapolis meeting.
C. J. PENNOCK, Secretary,
KEN^ETT SQUARE, - PA.
ITION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ANNIE PIXLEY.
A beautiful, delicate pink Carnation. Very
prolific and cotitinuous bloomer ; flowers come
larg'e on stiff stems, 15 to 20 inches long-; calyx
never bursts. No grower of cut flowers can
afford to be without it, as it will pay him better
than any other variety be can grow.
The price of Annie Pixley is $13.00 per 100 ;
$90.00 per 1,000; 36 sold at 100 rates.
Also Rooted Cuttings of McGowan, Portia,
Tidal "Wave. Write lor prices. Stock clean
and healthy. Positively no rust.
Address
F. I.. KOHR,
350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRr9E LIST.
WM. S-WAYNE,
p. O. Box 226, KENNBTT SQUARE, PA.
ROOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. """^ CUTTINGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
Catalogpues ready January 1, 1S94. Correspondence solicited.
Address H EI. OHITT-ST, I»a,t©rsoM., 3V. J.
BOUTON DOR
After growing this variety for the past three Winters we are convinced it is the
very best yellow carnation ever introduced. What we claim— It is decidedly a
good strong- grower and free bloomer, color a beautiful yellow, pencilled with deep
carmine; shape of the best possible form. Calyx perfect; Stem long and stiff. The
foliage is possibly better than of any other Carnation.
Price for Rooted Cuttings, ready April 1st, $3.00 per dozen; $10.00
per Hundred; $75.00 per Thousand.
Orders filled in strict rotation. 350 at 1000 rates. We invite all to come and see it grow and
convince themselves. It only takes one hour from New Tork City.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.,Flatbush, N.Y.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
CARNATIONS.
VARIETIES GOOD.
CUTTINGS GOOD.
liizzie McGovpan, Silver Spray, Aurora, Grace Darling, Portia, J. B. Freeman
and Fred. Sorner, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Daybreak, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per
1000. Edna Craig, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
ANME PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
Pixley is one of those beautiful light pinks
with a fair sized flower of model form and
good strong calyx. With ordinary culture
stems can be cut twenty inches long and
the growth is strong and healthy.
Keller you know all about ; they are both
sure to make good paying varieties for cut
flowers. Price per 100, $12.00; per lOOO,
$100.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100,
$12.00; per 1000, $90.00.
PAMSIES.
I can still supply a few of those seedling
plants at $5.00 per 1000 or 75 cents per 100.
Blooming plants in season at $12.00 and
$15.00 per 1000. The same good strain I
always have.
CERAMIVMS.
Rooted Cuttings of a flrst-class assort-
ment, unlabeled, $10.00 per 1000; labeled.
$12.60 per -1000.
No list published and terms are cash
before shipping or C. O. D.
Coleus, Booted Cuttings, 90 cts. per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000. Alternanthera, trans-
planted, good and stocky, $1.25 per 100.
♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<
^ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |
>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
Af\ VARIETIES of the best Old and New
^■*' Mixed CERANIUmS, from 2 in
pots, $2.00 per 100 ; 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; 4 in
pots, $5.00 per 100.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City, N.J.
rul^^r^^Tv CUTTINGS
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
LADY H. CAMPBELL VIOLETS.
6ooo PURITAN CARNATIONS.
Write for Cash prices,
W. R. DAVISON, ■ Nyack, N. Y.
LADY H. CAMPBELL.
Well rooted young plants from the original
stock of this grand new Violet, at. *3.00 per
100; S25.00 per 1000. Delivery May 1. Stock
has never been diseased. Inspection invited.
Prices of other varieties of Violets on applica-
tion.
H. HVEBNER, Grotou, DIass.
WHEW WRITING MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
^V X O Z« XS "S^ S5.
Rooted Runners.
NEW LADY H. CAMPBELL, $2.60 per 100.
NEW ROYAL PURPLE, (double) $3.00 per 100.
REGINA, (single) the best purple, forcing violet
known, $15.00 per 1000.
FELGH BROS, Violet Specialists, tyer, Mass.
VIOLETS AND DRACiENAS.
te.oop
DIIACjENA INDIVISA, 30 in.. 25 in. and 18
In. high, irom pots. $3.00, $2 00 and $1.00 per doz.
These are well grown plants and can be packed
light for ahipplDB.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
MARIE LOUISE
VIOLETS.
Grown in
cold frames.
Healthy rooted runners, $5.00 per 1000. Double
English or Cape Cod, $1.00 per 100.
CZAR, I
■WEi:,I,SIA3«fA, [-Nice plants, $2.00 per 100.
VICTORIA, )
H. A. PENNOCK, Goldsboro, N. C.
WHEW WRITING MENTIOH THE FtORIST'St EXCHANGE
S0,000 CAMPBELL. 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S25.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties. N. Y.
Will party who sent me order for 6,000 L. H
Campbell to be delivered 1st ot June, please
write again -with plain address.
WKKW WRITIHG WENTIOH THE n.ORIST'S EXCHANGE
ALTERNANTHERA
In 4 varieties, strong plants from 2)4 inch
pots, with 4 to 10 cuttings on a plant, $3.00
per 100 ; $16.00 per 1000.
PETUNIAS
Dreer's new set of 15 varieties, strong-, well
rooted cuttings, labeled true to name, by
mail post paid, $3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
VERBENAS
30 varieties, labeled strong plants from SJ4
inch pots with 3 to 8 cuttini^s on a plant,
$3.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. (Absolutely
free from rust and mildew).
PASSIFLORA
Constance Elliotts' Hardy White, from
flats, $2.00 per 100, by mail post paid.
A, B. DAVIS & SON,
(Hear Washington, D. C.) PURCELLVILLE, VA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BURN FUMIGATINE TO KILL GREEN FLY!
SEE PAGE
244
The Klorisx's exchanoex
(Contirmed from page 2ia )
Mr. J. T. Anthony, Chicago, thought the
scale as submitted was sufficiently matured
to be given a trial. If it be not tried now
it would have to stand over for two years.
Mr. Shelmire explained that the scale of
points in question was the work of Edward
Swayne, of Kennett Square, who had given
a good deal of attention to the matter.
They had been adopted by the Chester
County Carnation Society but never tried.
He thought if the judges used the scale of
points in making the award for the gold
medal, it spoke well for the points; the
judges get right down to facts and put the
medal in the right place. Itseemed to him
that the only thing judges could do at an
exhibition of carnations was to judge what
they had before them. He had thought and
thinks yet, that awards are often made
that ought not to be, because the varieties,
though good, did not prove to be commer-
cial varieties, or of any use afterwards.
The giving of medals and awards was to
stimulate the production of something
better, and in order to do that we must
give medals and award them.
On motion of Mr. Hancock the subject
was left in the judge's hands for considera-
tion, with the result as given in last Issue.
New Carnations and Their Introduction
Into Commerce.
BY" FRED. DORNER.
(PAGE 226.)
Mr. Coles moved a vote of thanks to the
essayist which was passed unanimously.
Mr. Lonsdale asked Mr. Dorner whether
he had any theory m regard to the burst-
ing of tte calyx. In his experience he
would have seedlings of the first and sec-
ond year very fine, but which showed a
tendency to burst the third.
Mr. Dorner said very often that hap-
pened with his most promising seedlings.
The first year he grew carnations from
seed, there was one variety, a pale pink,
on which he built great hopes ; the second
year every flower came burst. He believed
that was an indication that the variety
would deteriorate more every year it was
grown.
fore. He supposed it could not be said
that all varieties run out ; it depended, to
a great extent, on their parentage and
methods of cultivation.
Mr. Dorner said there are exceptions, ot
course.
The discussion here turned on Hinze a
White. Mr. J. G. Hancock said he had a
bench of the variety four years ago from
which he took 7,0U0 perfect blooms at one
picking. That was in May.
Mr. Dorner said the reason so many
flowers could be picked from that variety
was because it was a cropper ; it blooms at
a certain period and one has to wait some
time tiefore a crop of flowers can be had.
The plants want a chance to recuperate. It
was not reliable. Other varieties that
bloomed continuously from early to late
did not have this rest. Hinze's White re-
mained for two or three months without
making any marked growth and that
might account for its longevity.
Mr. Dailledouze asked it Mr. Hancock's
flowers were cut with long or short stems.
Mr. Hancock : Part short and part long.
In those days six-inch stems were consid-
ered a fair length.
Mr. C. H. Allen ; If they had been dis-
budded you would not have got a quarter
of that number.
Mr. Hancock : Less than that ; from
some plants I picked six perfect blossoms ;
if they had been disbudded to the terminal
bud, that would have reduced the number
to one-sixth,
Mr. Dailledouze said Hinze's White was
a flue variety for a Fall crop and then
again for Decoration Day. The man who
could wait that time must have a great
deal of patience.
Mr. C. H. Allen : There is no money in a
carnation you cannot pick a continual crop
of flowers from, unless you are around a
very large market; then you may be able
to regulate your crops in your different
bouses. The money comes from nine-
tenths of the carnations you can cut from
continuously.
Desirable Varieties of Carnations, and
How They May be Improved.
BT B. WITTERSTAETTER.
(PAGE 220.)
Mr. Lonsdale asked the essayist if he
could name any variety of carnation that
appeared to be rust proof.
Mr. Wilterstaetter had never seen any
on Portia, and but little on Tidal Wave
and Buttercup.
Mr. Lonsdale had not seen any on Por-
tia, Daybreak nor Buttercup. A great
many had seen It on Daybreak. He
thought it was a question of locality as to
whether tbe variety was rust proof or not.
He thought they could not guarantee any
variety as having that qualiflcation.
Mr. Ward had seen rust on Portia and
Daybreak, but never on Buttercup or
Edna Craig. He did not believe locality
would make any difference as to the rust
proof qualities of a carnation ; but the
condition of the plant might have a good
deal to do with the catching ot the dis-
Mr. Coles : The only bit of rust I ha,ve
seen on my place was on Edna Craig.
[Laughter.] I took them out and burned
them up.
Border Carnations.
BY PEOEESSOK L. H. BAILET.
SPECIAL SPRING TRADE EDITION,
MarchlT, 1894. Pirstcome.bestserved.
It you want a nicely displayed advertise-
ment, send it in before the rush.
Mr. Hill remembered the variety referred
to; it was the most beautiful thing Mr.
Dorner ever produced, aud had it held its
cbaracter would have excelled anything in
the exhibition hall. The same held true of
Mr. Dorner's namesake. It fell to Mr.
Hlill's lot to name that variety, and he
thought up to that time it was the loveli-
est sort Mr. Dorner had raised ; yet the
year following its christening it showed a
tendency to hurst and to develop the white
streaks characteristic of the variety.
Mr. Witterstaetter had had the same ex-
perience. The first flowers that came on
some of his seedlings never bursted. He
had one four inches across with a caly.x as
firm. as It could be ; Thorpe's Ideal, with a
stem the size ot a lead pencil ; but every
one of the second flowers bursted. Pred.j
Dorner grown around Cincinnati last year!
had as strong a calyx as any other ; this
year they all burst.
Mr. Dorner explained there were two'
kinds of calyces. One was elongated ana'
the petals grew well over the claw before
the flower expanded ; the other was round
where the petals had a tendency to mature
inside the calyx, and these would burst
every time.
Mr. Ward thought Albertini was the 1
nearest to a non-burstiug variety he had ;
he had never seen a bursted calyx on that
variety except where the flowers were
brushed a^aillst lianging over the walks.
Mr. Hill asked Mr. Doruei: if Albertini
made a good seed parent.
Mr. Dorner: The pollen will take readily
but I have never been able to raise a seed
of that variety.
Mr. Hancock asked if Mr. Dorner used
the first year's blooming seedlings for
hybridizing or took the more established
plants,
Mr. Dorner used the best and most per-
fect flowers oa his seedling plants for that
purpose, and never goes back to old stock.
When he commenced in 1889 to raise seed-
lings he used tbe varieties Silver Spray,
Hinze's White, E. G. Hill, Grace Wilder,
and Century, but these he only used one
season, taking the seedlings afterwards.
Mr. Hill asked the parentage of the
Stuart. One of the parents was the only
scarlet seedling Mr. Dorner has. It was a
splendid flower but a late bloomer. The
Stuart comes into bloom early and flowers
through the whole season. Richmond
comes from E. G. Hill.
Mr. Lonsdale said Mr. Dorner had
spoken ot all varieties ot carnations being
short lived. It was about twenty years
ago since Buttercup was sent out and with
him it was better this year than ever be-
Carnations for Cut Flowers.
BY EUGENE DAILLEDODZE.
(PAGE 218.)
Mr. Coles asked if Mr. Dailledouze ever
tried planting in benches and growing un-
der glass the whole Summer.
Mr. Dailledouze had no experience ex-
cept with Buttercup, which was entirely
satisfactory.
Mr. Allen being asked the same question
said : As far as I am concerned I don't do
it again, tor the simple reason that plants
don't come into flower as quickly in the
Fall as those taken from outside. The
plants grown inside, taking everything
into consideration, did not do as well as
those outside. Those inside did not come
iuto flower until about the flrst of Janu-
ary. From those grown outside we com-
menced cutting on November 10, and have
been cutting ever since. The plants grown
inside have not paid us in any way, shape
or form.
Mr. Dorner was ot the same opinion as
Mr. Allen. Those outside, without any
raiu for three months, made better plants
than tho.^e in the house. During the dry
spell Mr. Dorner made a furrow between
the plants and allowed the water to run in
from a hose, soakiug the ground ; the fur-
row was then covered in, and the ground
on top being kept mellow, retained the
moisture belter than when it was packed
and hard. This method of watering proves
more effective than any other, and does
not give the sun and air a chance to dry
the moisture up.
Mr. Ward said he had observed some
plants of Lizzie McGowan, which had been
grown outside in the same house as Mr.
Allen's plants grown inside, that did not
appear any better than the latter. For his
section ot the country Mr. Allen's experi-
ment was not final with him (Mr. Ward),
and he was to try it again.
Mr. Allen : As it happens, some of the
plants that came from Mr. Dorner were
Scott; part of these were grown inside and
the balance outside ; those grotvn outside
"have produced on an average 15 long-
stemmed fiowers, and there are still many
to cut. They were no larger when taken
in than those plants which were in the
house all Summer.
Mr. R. Witterstaetter stated that Mr.
Peter Herb, of Mount Healthy, Ohio, had
planted Adelaide Kresken in a house and
kept them in the bi-nch there all Summer,
removing the glass. These plants pro-
duced larger flowers, but not so many as
the plants grown in beds. The blooms of
those grown on the bench were ever so
much better, being fuller, and the stem
longer and stronger. Of course, they were
practically in the open air
(PAGE 218.)
Mr. J. G. Hancock asked Mr. Hill, who
had imported some varieties some time
ago, whether he tried them as border plants
or for forcing. , , ,
Mr. Hill said he had tried them both
ways, but they were failures with him in
every case. The only variety that had suc-
ceeded well with him was the Pride of
Penshurst, the color of which is a pure
bright yellow.
Mr. Hancock said he imported from Ger-
many some 130 varieties which he tried to
force, but saw from their nature they were
no good for that purpose; he allowed
them to bloom and nearly all of them win-
tered through. He could not say that they
were any improvement over our perennial
carnations in any particular; they were
not as good in point of blooming qualities.
Ot all these varieties only five or six had
the upright growth that seemed to be
requisite in border plants. The balance
would sprawl and spread over the ground
same as our forcing varieties do grown out
of doors, unless they are tied.
Mr. Dorner had obtained seed of some
varieties from Erfurt which were good
Summer bloomers ; they required protec-
tion and in the Winter should be covered
with straw or leaves. They bloomed for
six or eight weeks.
President Hill said they knew very little
about blooming carnations in the Winter
time in England ; as far as he could learn
the practice was only taken up by a tew
amateur florists, and from our standpoint
the result was anything but a success. Mr.
Hill referred to the magnificent disjilay ot
carnations in flower seen by him at Erfurt,
Germany. The wealth of bloom was some-
thing astonishing and marvelous. The
great percentage of double flowers sur-
prised him. The selected varieties were
grown in pots placed on benches staged one
above the other under a canopyor a coverin g
to keep out the rain and give protection
from the North Sea. The artificial fertili-
zation is done under this canopy. He did
not think the flowers equalled those shown
on the exhibition table. Growers there
seemed partial to the Stripes, Flakes,
Bizarres and Picotees.
In England Mr. Hill could not get things
straightened out as regards their Border
Pinks, Flakes and Picotees, they had
them divided up so. In some places they
bloom all Summer, in some others six
weeks, in others again only two. The
border pinks were magnificent. He put
$200 in English pinks and carnations and
had nothing to show as the result a year
after the importation. "It any of you gentle-
men wish to try things in that line," said
Mr. Hill, "I would advise you to go cau-
tiously. I think the climate of England
has something to do with the freedom of
bloom; the plants grow dwarf, and fiower
in great profusion."
Mr. Lonsdale being questioned, said tbe
cultivation of border carnations in Eng-
land was not so general as some persons
might suppose, some localties not being
favorable to their growth. Around the
neighborhood where he came from they
were just planted here and there among
other hardy border pinks.
Carnation Flowers Not Keeping.
This subject was introduced by -Mr. i).
B. Long, ot Buffalo, N. Y., who mentioned
that in January it was almost an impossi-
bility to have a good carnation flower on
the day following receipt ot consignments.
Mr. H. L. Sunderbruch, Cincinnati,
thought the trouble arose from the flowers
not being cut at the proper time ; or not
being placed in water before they were
shipped.
Mr. Dailledouze made a practice ot cut-
ting his flowers twenty-four hours before
shipping; this allowed them to stiffen and
get stronger. To let the flower ripen on
the plant, cut and ship it immediately, it
will not stand. .
Mr. Lonsdale said it was certainly
strange how these things happened. At
the Buffalo meeting, the day following the
exhibition the flowers were all asleep.
Here in Indianapolis the flowers, with few
exceptions, were creditable the second day.
It could not be that these flowers were all
cut at the right time, and it could not be
that those at Buffalo were cut at the wrong
time. He thought the exhibition room had
something to do with it. In the exhibition
hall at Philadelphia, without an exception
the carnations were no good the second
day, whereas it placed in a dwelling house
they would keep fresh tor a week. Some
attribute the cause to gas ; he had seen
the same thing occur in a building lighted
by electricity, so that it was neither gas,
electricity, nor the time of cutting the
flower.
Mr. C. H. Allen : The reason they do not
reach the commission dealer in good condi-
tion is probably dull weather ; a little too
much heat and a lack of water. The three
together will make flowers soft, and they
will not keep. Another cause is draught.
Gas has nothing to do with it. This I have
seen tested thoroughly. A good many
florists have an utter horror ot giving a
plant a drink in dull weather ; it means to
the plants as much as to any animate
object. If you think the roots of the
plants can be allowed to get dry you
are much mistaken. The plants have got
to be watered when they need it in dull
weather, just the same as in bright sunny
weather ; only be careful not to get them
soaked, and that the water be not allowed
to stand, which it will not do if the bench
is properly drained.
Mr. Long said during part of the week
that he spoke of the weather was bright.
Mr. Allen : Mr. Long tells me he had
about five days bright sunny weather. He
is shut up in his shop too much, or does
not know what bright sunny weather is.
[Laughter.]
Mr. Dorner attributed the cause at
Buffalo to the close room. He always cut
his flowers 8, 12, or 24 hours before ship-
ping, placing the whole of the stem in
water. They would then stand transporta-
tion much better, and in some cases he
had seen the flowers increase an inch m
size. It was hard to tell just what the
cause was. One reason might he that
flowers are left too long on the stena before
being cut ; then again, some varieties open
out before they are full grown. These are
too young to cut and will not last long. A
good guide might be found in the tact that
when the pistil appears the flower is full
grown ; it then stops growing. There is-
then a possibility of the flower getting self
fertilized, when it will close up and drop
off. Judgment must be used and the
proper time to cut can only be learned by
experience.
Mr. Ward corroborated Mr. Allen. He
keeps his cut blooms on the north side of
a house, in a temperature of about 40
degrees, plunging the stems in water as
Mr Dorner suggests. He cuts early in the
morning before the bright sun strikes
them. He thought a great deal ot the
cause was due to the change of tempera-
ture between the grower's cellar and the
commission man's ice-box.
Mr Witterstaetter had blooms ot Day-
break that kept in good condition for a
week. .^ , .
Mr Long said the grower gave it as his
opinion, at tbe time they had the serious
ca'^e referred to, that the plants were not
accustomed to the bright sunny weather
experienced at that time ot the year. Ihey
could stand more of that kind ot weather
in Marcher April.
(^Continued on pa(7e 248 )
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100, U.60. Fiicbsins, per 100, tl.25. Alyssiiu
White and Portia, pei- 100.tl.26. Fi'pil GreiKlituu
and 4ui'ol'n, per 100. $200. PctiMiian. Uieer'a
double rooted cuttings, per 100. $1.50. Pnusies,
flrst-claaa transplanted, per 100. 75e. Cash with order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton. N. J.
Rooted Cuttings
CARNATIONS,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
and HVDRANeEAS.
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mRE FLORIDl FLOWERS
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, F1,A.
WHEW WRrriWG KgNTlOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWC^
BEGONIAS IN BLOOM.
Per dozen
VERNON , strong, 3 and 4 in 60c. & $1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA, sir, ng, S&lln, 5UC. " 1.00
SNOWDROP, excellent, 2i in 60c.
THURSTONII, Une, 3 in 60o.
METTALICA, fine. Sin 6Uc.
And choice collection of other plants.
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Tiosn Station, PUILA., PA.
C L- E 7V^ M X I S
Large flowering Jackmanii, Henryil, CompteBs
Lovelace, Duchess Edinburg, Gem, Princess
Alexandra, Jack Superba, Lady Neville, Lady
Eardly, Sieboldli. Fairy Queen, Duke Norfolk,
¥3XO per doz.; $2S per lOO.
SMILAX, strong, well liardened seedlings, 7Sc.
per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLER, Blooniingtoii, Ills.
CLE |VI AXIS. ^"""Um^i
ion
LILACrANA, pni'ple *3.50 *
JACKMANII, purple 4.00
Vl!;l.tJTINAPDBPlIBEA,punil93.60
GIPSY yUEEN, hlue 3.50
VITICELLA VENOSA, blue 3.50
VITICELLA BUBKA KER-
MISENA, red 3.50
lAWSONIANA, lavender.... 3.50
KAMONA, lavender 3.50
ALBERT VICTOU, piuh 3.50
UENKYI, white 3.B0
MISS EATEMAN, white and
fragrant 3.50
Mns. HOWAKU WVSE,
white 3.50
MRS. BAKEB, white 3.50
DUCHESS OF EDINUrBG,
35.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
flon
3.50
1000 Plants, our selection,
15 per cent. Jacltmanni. . 2
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Of tills seiison Ht tlie re{>:ular advertised
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SOUTri ORANGE, N J.
JtfHEN WRITING (WENILON THF FLORIST'S EXCHAMbK
VE
■ . FOR SALE . .
strong, healthy stock from 2J and 4 in. pots ol'
AMERICAN BEAUTIES,
BRIDESMAIDS,
and nr.iiMi-g ^
Prices upon application.
HOLMEDALE GREENHOUSES, Madison, N. J.
R BEN AS. ''°°^^?„c^j^'«^cs
ytiin-s'^irm"ii?mShsm-ts"*''^ ' ^^'^'^s. Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hoslep,
iissor'tniunt iif colors. Many Mermets, Cusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
aatiei-iiigtesiimonials received fi-nm ' ties, Testouts, La Fiances.
iistomers last season. Write aouress for QuorATioNS
TILLA LORRAINE ROSERIES,
T. W. STEMMLER. MADISON, N. ,1.
prices. Express paid
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Cliarles, III.
100,000 VERBENAS
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2 50 per 1 GO; $20 per 1 000. Rooted Cuttings, $ 1 .00 per 1 00; $8.00 per 1 000.
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Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.
We are tile largest growers of Verbenas in thet
S15,500. Ourplauts this yearfully equal .ifn
rpass, any v
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ROSES
From 2¥ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Nephetos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per luindred.'
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per liundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing N Y
BUY THESE — .
CLIMBIlia ROSES, 2 VEM OLD.
PRIDE OF WASHINGTON, QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIE.
Fine plants, 3 to 6 feet vines.
$1.50 PER DOZEN; $10.00 PER 100.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
E. ALBEBT MICHEL,
EOSBNE n. MICHEL.
ST. LOtTIS, MO.
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WHE
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, Watteville, Gontier, Perle and La France
In 2yi inch pots at $3.50 per 100 : $3000 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00
per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France, plants in 2%,
inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000.
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
We were awarded First Premiums for all of the above named roses at the
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ROSES and BULBS.
Hybrid Perpetual, large stock,
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Moss, in 10 best varieties, $8 per 100.
Climbing, Prairie Queen, Bait.
Belle and Gem of Frarles,
teOO per 100.
ROSES all strong field grown.
Caluflium Encnlentuin, 5 to 6 in.
In circumference. $3.50 per 100: 6 to
^'"pA'o'l''''™"^ "'»'"■•
Tuberoeee, tall double and PenrI,
4 in. aid up in cin-umferencc, $1.00
per 100; J8.00 per 1000.
STORBS& HARRISON CO. PainesvillF, Ohio
BRIDESMAID
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock of it, and can supply fiom now to
May 1st.
The Hundred for $6.00, out of 2}^-in
pots.
Tlie I'lioiisand fur $55.00.
THEO. EGKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
IMPORTED ♦ 1>/\^1>CJ
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We offer an extia fine stock of the
following choice varieties, in sti-ong 2
year tiki plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
Alfrerl Cnlomb M. Gabriel Lulzet
Annade Uiesbach Magna Charta
Baron de Bonstettin Merveille de Lyon
Kothschild
IVIons. Ifoncenne
Neyron
Prince de Rohan
Queen of Queens
Itugosa
Alba
Sweet Briar
White Baroness
William Lobb
Ulrich Brunner
Xavier Olibe
Doke of Kdinburgh
Earl of Dufferin
Fisher Uoiinex
Gen. Jacqueminot
Glorie de MarKOttir
La France
Mabel Morrison
Mad. Chas. Wood
$2 a doz.; $12 a 100; $110 a (000.
Alfred K. Williaius Ductless of Albany
Boule de Neige Persian Yellow
Capt. Christy Souv. de Main
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100.
Cloth of Gold \v. A. Kichardsoi
Gloire de Dijon Waltham Clii
I.aniarque
Keine Marie Henri- "". 1
ette Waltham Climber,
Solfaterre No. ."5
$3.00 per dozen.
These prices are tjood lor nnlcis received
during February and March.
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Roe & Co., page 314, last issue, read
prices per 1,000, $5.75 ; per 5,000, $5.50,
instead of as it was printed.
An Instructive Article.
Harper's Magazine for March devotes 17
pages to "The Welcomes of the Flowers,"
by W. Hamilton Gibson, with illustra-
tions explaining the process of cross-fer-
tilization. The article, both in its text
and in its clear drawings, is a valuable
one, and nearly every florist should de-
rive considerable beneiit from athorongh
study of it, for it undoubtedly will give
him many points in practicing cross-fer-
tilization.
We will suppose that something ia
wrong with the carnation bench. The
plants do not flourish, or they have taken
on a discolored or distorted appearance ;
how is the case to be diagnosed ? There
seems to be no indication of Insect work,
and so fungi are suspected. What next ?
The best plan would be to call an experi-
enced specialist — a plant doctor, a practi-
cal vegetable pathologist— and accept his
diagnosis. At present this is an unusual
proceeding ; but tbe time will doubtless
come when it will be as common and
thought as sensible a practice as to call a
doctor for one's horses or one's children. —
Professor J. C. AEinnR.
New York.
Cut Flower Exchange.
Growers, while complaining of
dull times and low prices, generally
manage to sell out and go home with
cheerful countenances. Flowers are oi
good quality and very plentiful. Prices
on Thursday, March 1, were as follows :
Callas, $5 to |6 ; Harrisii, $4 to $6 ; Daf-
fodils, $3 ; hyacinths, $1.50 to $3 ; paper
white narcissus, $3 ; heliotrope, $3 ; car-
nations, 75 cents to $3 ; mignonette, $3 ;
Adianium cuneatum, $1 ; smilax, |1 per
dozen ; Gusin, $3 to $5 ; Perle, $3 to |5 ;
Bride and Mermet, S* to $6 ; lilac, $1 per
bunch. Some Watteville, Cusin and
small tea roses generally were sold as
low as 75 cents per hundred on Wednes-
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Correspondents.
The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
p. Welch 3 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
B. C. Reineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. a. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. Oliver. ..Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders... 1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Ddnlop Toronto, Dot.
Jos. Bennett Montreal, Que.
Danl. B.Long Buffalo, N. Y.
John G. Esler Saddle River, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HONAKEE FortWayne, Ind.
&. LiTTLEjOHN Chatham, N.J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. Scott Milwaukee, Wis.
BnoENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
J AS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott Traveling Kepresentative.
Frank Hcntsman.37 W. 4th St., Cincinnati. O.
David Kust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Contents.
PAGE
American carnation Society. The
210, ia. 244, 24S, 2.50
" Cremation Society . . .246
BOOKS Received 238
Camellia, the 250
catalogues received 238
Changes in business 23S
chrysanthemu3i notes .' ... 252
Cultural Department 238
Cut FLOWER Prices 254
electricitv and plant growing . . 250
Exhibition op Chester County carnation
Society 23!1
How TO MAKE hard Times better . . 2((7
LAELIA ANCEPS, WHITE VARIETIES . . 256
METHOD OF Cultivating Cinerarias and
"calceolarias 252
Obituary 239
Orchid Growers' calendar .... 2.38
question box 238
RECENT Fires 238
Seed Trade report 247
TRADE NOTESJ ,. „ ■-. „ y 238
' .' ■- '. '. '. 238
, Wash-
. . 246
Boston ■. ■ ■ 24'
The American Cremation Society (sic).
In reference to the item taken from
the New York Morning Advertiser, and
reproduced in last week's issue under
the caption " Startling, it True," Presi-
dent-elect Eugene Dailledouze, of the
American Carnation Society, who in the
item aforementioned was referred to as
the ruling spirit of the crematories of
the country, writes to say that he has
received several humorous letters asking
terms, discounts, etc., for services of the
"Cremation" Society. There is only one
thing that suggests itself to us as having
prompted the title, and that is the news
of Mr. "Ward's method of treating the
carnation rust on a plan parallel with
the Government's treatment of suspected
cholera germs having reached our con-
temporary's ears, and it probably in-
ferred that the Carnation Society had
formed itself into a crematorial organiza-
tion for the extermination of the pest
with Friend Dailledouze as chief fire-
man.
Brooklyn.
A Are which broke out on his premises
early on Sunday morning, February 35,
was near causing the destruction of the
establishment of Chas. Krombach, 181 to
187 35th St. The fire, attributed to an
overheated chimney, started in or near
the shed which connects the range of
greenhouses in the rear and communi-
cated to the stable from which four
valuable horses were extricated with
much difiiculty. The shed was almost
completely destroyed and nearly every
house^opening on to it was injured for
some feet, the broken glass causing seri .
ous damage to all the plants in the
houses. Mr. Krombach estimates his
loss in plants at about $4,000.
The storm of Monday last did consid-
erable injury here by falling telegraph
poles.
J. Shanley, 316 35th st., had a chim-
ney knocked down and the roof of a
shed broken through by a telegraph pole
falling on his place.
J. Weir, Jr. & Sons, corner Fifth ave.
and 35th st.,had the windows of their
private residence, and the roof of one of
their greenhouses broken by a similar
accident.
Business has been very quiet here dur-
ing the past week. Langjahr reports
all bulbous flowers a drug in the market.
Good roses are scarce. Lilium Harrisii
and Callas are also too plentiful, as are
red carnations. White carnations are
sufiicient in quantity for the demand.
Funeral work is, as usual, fairly plent-
iful.
The Market.
Trade during the past week has
been quiet and unsatisfactory. There
are a great many good flowers coming
into the market, but it is impossible to
get a good average price for them. Vio-
lets are very plentilul, and the best are
sold for $7.5u per thousand. The ordin-
ary varieties of carnations are not to
plentiful as they have been, and sell
readily for $7.50 to $10 per thousand.
The fancy varieties are in good demand
from $3 to $4 per hundred. A great
many hybrids are coming into the mar-
ket, but the demand for them is very
light. It is almost impossible to dispose
of Laing and Luizet for a good price,
while there is no call at all for Magnas.
Brunners are coming in in fair quanti-
ties, and the best sell for $40 per hun-
dred; while the second quality, of which
there is a great number, sell as low as
$15 to $30 per hundred. Bulb stock con-
tinues about the same as last week. Lily
of the valley, hyacinths and daffodils
are very plentiful, and quantities are
sold very cheap. Jacqe. are coming in
more plentiful, $30 being obtained for
the best, and the short-stemmed sell as
low as five to ten cents, according to
quality of the flower. Lilium Harrisii
are also abundant at $5 and $6 per hun-
dred. All roses are coming in better
quality than usual, but the prices are
much lower. Roses in quantities, gen-
eral variety, can be bought at $13 to $15
per thousand. Mignonette is very plen-
tiful, and is being sold in quantities at
from five to ten cents per bunch.
Bebds & Patterson are receiving
some very fine Magna Charta roses from
John MuUer, of West Hoboken, N. J.
Chatterton Bros., late of 503 Fifth
avenue, have opened a fine store at 310
Columbus ave., between 74th and 75th
streets. They report business as very
satisfactory.
John Foley, 336 Bowery, had some
large orders on the occasion of the fun-
eral of the late Sheriff Clancy, on Febru-
ary 38. Among the many large and very
artistic pieces he made were a "Scalesof
Justice," several crosses, one of ivy with
a wreath of pink roses, particularly fine,
columns, pillows, etc. It required a
two-horse wagon to convey the floral
pieces to the cemetery.
Hanft Bros., 1135 Broadway, made
several pieces for the funeral of J. Kep-
pler, of Piick, last week. The most
noticeable were a wreath of cycas fronds
over a wreath of white roses and lily of
the valley, a large pillow of Cattleyas,
lily of the valley and violets, and a flat
wreath of orchids, white roses and lily
of the valley.
Fleischmann, the Hoffman House
florist, flUed several orders for the funer-
al of the late Norman Monroe, on Tues-
day last. A large moundof cycas fronds,
orchids.violets, and lilies were much ad-
mired.
Cyclamen Persicum gigantenm albnm.
A remarkable specimen seedling
of this plant is on exhibition at the store
of Messrs. William Elliott & Sons, 54 Dey
St. It was grown by Charles Webber,
gardener to J. Hood Wright, Esq.,
Fort Washington, N. Y., from seed sold
last year by that firm. The flower is
very large and of an exquisitely pure
satiny white, a hue not common in
cyclamens.
Philadelphia.
The Lenten season has surely now af-
fected business, as very little is doing ;
"dull" seems to be the word all . arouiid.
Roses are somewhat improved in quality
over last week, but sell slow ; Beauty
average $3.50, La France brings $8 for
good stock. Chas. Evans has had some
very good ones lately. Bride is gener-
ally very good this week ; $6 and $8 is
the price ; Mermet is not so good ; $6 is
all most growers can get. Gontier and
Niphetos are more plentiful ; 1 have seen
some very good Watteville at $6 ; Perle
brings $5 and $ii. Carnations are plenti-
ful and the prices continue variable.
Valley keeps at $4 ; tulips sell at same
figure, some good ones bringing $5 ; vio-
lets, double, $1 to $1.50 ; single, $4 per
100 bunches ; smilax, $10 to $15, with
plenty in the market. Flowering plants
go slow ; small azaleas and genistas sell
fairly well; but the larger plants go
slowly. Good spireas, in six-inch pots,
bring 75c. each.
Among the stores nothing worthy of
particular notice is going on. Chas.
Fox, Broad and Master sts. , is doing a
nice business, and he has had some good
decorations lately. He keeps a fine se-
lection of decorative plants on hand ;
also some good salable flowering plants.
DAVID Rust.
Washington,
club Meeting.
The Florists' Club met for the first
time this year last Wednesday night ; W .
F. Gude occupied the chair. There was
a good attendance of the members. C.
F. Hale presented his report on the chrys-
anthemum exhibition which showed
that the attendance at last show was
very much greater than that of any pre-
vious one. The running expenses were
also much greater. The amount taken
in fell short of paying expenses by over
a thousand dollars, including the prize
money.
The question of holding an exhibition
next November was favorably discussed,
final action being deferred till next meet-
ing.
The date of the annual dinner was set
for the third week in March. Several
new members were added to the Club,
and a few delinquents dropped.
Some plants of Byrne's seedling geran-
ium were exhibited. This variety was
raised three years ago by E. M. Byrnes,
of the Propagating XJardens here. It
has proved a first-class bedder ; the
color is bright scarlet; flower semi-double.
For Winter growing it is equally useful,
bearing very large trusses of flowers.
Iris persica, I. alata and I. lutescens
were shown in fuU flower from the open
border.
Kramer & Lacey exhibited some
blooms of Meteor ; R. Bowdler had some
Niphetos; Clark Brothers put up some
La France, all of which were exceptionally
good.
The Market.
Since the beginning of Lent busi-
ness has kept up pretty briskly. Every-
body seems satisfied with the times.
Flowers are in splendid condition ; the
quantity coming in is about right. Sweet
peas made their appearance here a week
or two ago. One of the florists put them
in his window, but they didn't stay there
long. Violets are quite plentiful ; they
bring 75c. and $1 ; carnations, 50c.;
valley, 50c.; callas, $3.50 ; tulips, 50e. to ,
75c.; narcissus, 50c.; daffodils, 75c.;
mignonette, 50c. and 75c. ; f rcesia, 25c. ;
La France, Kaiserin and Meteor, $3 to
$3; Perle, $1.50; American Beauty, $3
to $9 ; Bride, $1.50 and $3; Mermet, $1.50;
Harrisii, $3.50; there are large quantities
of these being out at present.
Jast Escaped Fire.
Strauss & Co.'s store, at 9th and
F.. came near being destroyed by fire
Sunday morning last ; their store is
under the Masonic Temple, other four
stores situated on the street level of the
same building were thoroughly gutted,
the firemen gaining control over the
flames before reaching Strauss & Co. As
it was, they sustained a loss of a few
hundred dollars by the flooding of their
cellar. G. W. Oliver.
The Florist's Exchanoe.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
Interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex.
CHANGE, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
H. G. Faust & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,
have added another traveling man in
the person of J. A. Fraser, formerly
with Messrs. Currie Bros., Milwaukee,
Earopean Notes.
Before proceeding to note the
prospects of annual crops it may be de-
sirable to refer once more to onions, with
special reference to the Tripoli varieties.
The area over which these are grown is
so very extensive that only avery general
summary can be presented.
The extra early kinds, such as Barletta
and Queen, are rather more plentiful than
for the past two years. At the same
time it must be borne in mind that the
English demand for these has very largely
increased, as the pickle merchants prefer
them, to the old-fashioned two bladed
variety. Later kinds, such as Nocera,
Marzajola, Agostegna and Maggiola are
rather short, while Mammoth, Silver
King, Prizetaker and other large and
late varieties promise a full average
crop.
The red and brown sorts are neither so
plentiful nor strong as tlie white and yel-
low, but the condition of them all is as
good as it has been anytime during the
past five years.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Altei'imntliera— Page 213. col. t; p. 258, col. 3.
Page 237, col. I;
MaKazinee, e
1. 1; p. 256. col. 3.
Materials,
I, col. 2i p 258, col. 3.
p, 215, col. 1; p. 219, col.
.—Page 237, col. 3, 4; p.
c— Page 256, col. i; p.
257. col. 1, 2,
Bulbxanil
p. 237. col. 2;
col. ■ » ■• ■
Cann
(lai-ii _
col. 1, 2. _. ., ,. .
„C0l. 1; p. 253, col. 1.
Cjuerarins— Page 258, col. 3.
LhryBantheinuiii— Page 237, col. 4: p.
•' = •■ p. 213. col. 1; p. 215, col. 1.
I. 23b, col. 2,4; p. 211,
niitis— Page 215, (
Cut Ifloivo.. ..
„p.255,col. 1,3, 1.
Cyclttinen— Page 219, col. 1.
JJalsy— Page 237, col. i; p. 258, col. i.
Uecurative 4,roofls— riLle page; p. 219. col. 2,3,4.
Itecoratlve Plauts, (Palms, li'ei'iifi, tMc.l—
Tille page; p. 237, col. 3; p. 243, col.l, 4; p. 249, col.
Fe'riillzei-s-Page 253, col. 2, 3.
-Page 253, col. 2 ~ '
j-Title Pag
: p._255. col.
''257,'col'. 1,2,"' 4. ""
Fuchsia— Pa.!e 258, col.
-Title Pagei
ri-Page 239, col.
p. 219, ool."l. '
Glass— Page 257. col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
blazing: Tools— Page
Wreeuli
251. col.
(lor sale 1
-Page213. col. 1.
lants, Climbers, ecc.-Page 239, col.l.
Apparatus— Page 257, col. 1. 3. 4; p.
.2.
-Page 239, col. 2, 4; p. 245, col. 1.
Page 256, col. 4.
aud Fuufflcides- Page '
1; p. 213, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p.215, col. 1. 2, 3, 4;
1, 2, 3, 4; p. 253, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 255, col. 1, z, a, 1; p.
2o6, col, 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 258, col. 3, 4.
Ijaudscape Uardeners-Page 255. col, 4.
.Ulscellaueous Sitock— Page 237, col. 4; p. 239,
col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 245, col.l; p. 249, col. 2, 4; p. 258,
Orcblu
Piinss
Petnn
n— Page 237, col. 3, 4.
-Page 249, col. 2.
-Page 230, col. 3; p. ;
1; p. 215. col, 1,
, 3, 4, p. 237, col.
.Smilax— Page239, col.3; p. 255, col. 4.
253, col. 4.
3, col. 3; p. S
-Page 257, col. 1.
Ls— Page " "
Vegetable ISeeds
col. 1; p. 215; col, 2, 3; p. 258, col. 4.
Little drops of printers' ink,
A little type displayed.
Make our merchant princes
And all their big parade.
Little bits of stinginess.
Discarding printers' ink.
Bursts the man of business
And sees bis credit sink,
—Allentown^ Pa.^ Leader.
The Italian cauliflower crop is also in
a very promising condition, as it has not
had to contend with such phenomenally
severe weather as expeiienced last
Winter. It is not possible at present to
say anything reliable respi cling the
cauliflower crop in northern Europe, as,
owing to climatic conditions it is all
under shelter at present, but as soon as
any definite information can be imparted
it shall be done.
Coming now to annual crops such as
radish and spinach, it is hardly possible
to desire a more favorable teeding time
than exists at present. The plentiful
rains of the past three months have
thoroughly made up any deficiency
caused by the drought of 1893. The
weather just now is bright and mild (too
mild for biennials) and everything points
to a very early and favorable season. Of
course, we may have a " cold snap "
later on when you are able to pass over
to us some of those you have lately en-
joyed, but the land and the watercourses
a:e too warm for any very serious injury
to arise from this cause. "With reference
to the foregoing and other similar crops,
it is fairly safe to venture the prediction
that prices are likely to rule higher than
for several years past.
Radish and spinach, owing to very
keen competition, have recently been
grown either at a loss or with a very
small margin'of profit.
The disasters of the past two seasons
have thinned the ranks of the capable
growers, while the less capable are
thoroughlyjsick^of 6uch'a[risky*business.
Contract prices have therefore gone up
very considerably at present, and it is
quite certain that if the shortage of last
season is to be made up, and a reasonably
large reserve provided for, this increase
of prices will liave to be maintained and
possibly added to.
It is possible that the low prices of
grain will cause culinary peas to be
grown very largely at somewhat easier
rates, as many farmers value the pea
haulm for stock feeding, but the straw
of spinach and radish is practically use-
less for this purpose.
Respecting lettuce not much need be
said, as the large quantities grown in
California renders America practically
independent of European supplies. Still
it is important to remark that an extra
large acreage is being planted this season,
and consequently the demand from
Europe for this article is not likely to
cause a scarcity on your side.
Endive is comparatively unimportant
and the light crops which are likely to
resuU from the drought of sowing time
will hardly give much trouble to Ameri-
can seedsmen. Eukopean Seeds.
Boston.
Retail trade continues good, but not
equal to tliat of last week.
J. Newman & Sons made upwards of
25 designs for the funeral of Mrs. C. At-
kinson, nee Lillian Durell, the actress.
Among the number was a four-foot arch
on lyre of Harrisii and callas, Romans
and Bride^roses ; also a four-foot placque
247
of Southern galax leaves, with a bunch
of fifty Harrisii lilies and asparagus.
Kenneth Finlayson read a paper on
"Cinerarias" at Horticultural Hall, Febru-
ary 34. The attendance was good. This
plant is becoming very popular in this
city. The paper in full appears in an-
other part of this issue.
The final or rubber bowling match be-
tween the Gardeners and Florists' and
South End clubs was won by the latter
by 195 pins. W. A. Ingram, of the Gar-
deners and Florists' Club, was high
roller, with George Hannon, of theSouth
Ends, second.
In the death of Wm, Findlay, of New-
port, R. I., Boston florists lose an old
and respected friend and business asso-
ciate. For many years wholesale firms
of this city have handled Mr. Findlay's
stock, and speak highly of him as a busi-
ness man.
At the Cut Flower Exchange Mr.
Walsh says that business is very satis-
factory and improving daily. Some ex-
tra fine Jacqueminot from Henry Cart-
wright are on sale here at |3 to $4 per
dozen.
Edward Hatch met with an accident
last week which will confine him to his
home for a few days.
Galvin Bros, sent a carload of plants
and flowers to the Hoyt-Miskel wedding
in New York last week. F. W.
It does pay to advertise if you have a
|ood -advertisement in a good, paper. —
Printer's Ink.
To Our Friends of the Florist and Allied Trades:
The season has again arrived when it becomes necessary to make the
usual announcement of a
Special Spring Tr'^de Edition.
This will be our fifth annual issue, and each succeeding one has been a decided
improvement over its predecessor, both in the quality of the reading matter
furnished and in the number of the advertisements received. We confidently
believe that the issue now in preparation will not be behind in either of these
respects. We guarantee that this edition will find its way into the hands of
8,000
Live FLORISTS. SEEDSMEN
-and ALLIED TRADES.
8,000
The literary portion of our paper will, as usual, receive the greatest
attention. We have made arrangements with well known writers to furnish
interesting and valuable papers on a wide range of subjects.
As in previous issues of our special editions, NO INCREASE WILL BE MADE IN
OUR ADVERSTISING RATES, as we believe we owe it to our patrons to afford them
the fullest advantages at the time when their goods are most in demand. This
Special Edition will be published
SATURDAY. MARCH 17. 1894.
To intending advertisers we would respectfully suggest that they furnish
copy for their advertisements at as early a date as possible, and ask that
advertisements be sent in not later than March gth. FIRST COME, BEST SERVED. -
Positively no advertisement received for this issue after March IJth.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 170 FULTON ST., NEW YORK.
248
The> Florist's Exchanged.
(Continued from page 244.)
A Nematode Disease of the Carnation.
Paper prepared hy Professor Wm. Trelease, of
St. Louis, and read at Indianapolis before
the American Carnation Society, February
21,1894.
It seems as though in proportion to the
importance attached to a cultivated plant,
the number and variety of its diseases in-
crease. The excellent papers by Professor
Atkinson and Professor Halsted on the dis-
eases of the carnation read before the
American Carnation Society, show that
they are more numerous than most persons
would have supposed, and yet it is proba-
ble that these papers are far from exhaust-
ing the subject. At the January meeting
of the St. Louis Florists* Club, in the
course of a discussion on the carnation and
the difficulties of growing it, Mr. A- G-.
Fehr, ot Belleville, Illinois, stated that the
dying on one side of the plant which he
and other members of the Club had found
frequent and destructive about St. Louis,
was accompanied, so far as his observation
went, by the occurrence of galls on the
roots. This was so suggestive of the work
of the root nematode as to prompt a re-
quest for specimens, that tne subject
uiight be given examination, and I have to
thank Mr. Fehr for some excellent speci-
mens, showing the appearance of the af-
fected plants and the galls on their roots. ,
It is stated that the disease manifests it-
self by a browning and shriveling of the
tissues, usually of one side of the plant,
progressing from below 'upward, and re-
sulting in the destruction of the plant. So
far as can be seen, there is no local cause
for this effect. At the base of such plants,
however, is Mr. Fehr's experience — small,
irregular galls, varying from the thickness
of the smaller roots up to an eighth or
three -sixteenths of an inch in diameter,
are always to be found on the roots, usu-
ally on thin roots or those of medium
thickness. In the specimen sent for exam-
ination these galls present the appearance
of the healthy root so far as color and sur-
face are concerned. They are of a yellow-
ish white color, but they are easily recog-
nizable, even when very small, from the
abrupt swelling which they represent in
the root. As they become older, they are
quite irregular and covered with little
nodules. Even the smaller ones are likely
to present a certain irregularity of surface,
with indication of the early formation of
such nodules. On some of the older galls
these nodules are found to be replaced by
cavities surrounded by a thin, ragged mar-
gin, and a few others are of an orange
color, different from that of the rest of the
root, and evidently margined by a thin
membrane derived from the root.
One of these nodules, picked out from a
young gall by the aid of a needle, which is
worked in behind it, and placed in a drop
of water under the microscope, is seen to
have a peculiar white color, much clearer
than that of the root. In the older galls,
where the nodules have not been destroyed
when they are removed in the same way,
they present very much the same appear-
ance, except that their color is an orange
yellow, and they are generally quite
opaque. These nodules represent the fe-
males of the root nematode (Heterodera
radicicola), which is the cause of the gall
formation on the roots. Within these fe-
males, which occur at all depths in the
root, from the center to the surface, from
which they may even partly protrude, are
to be found eggs measuring about .04 mm.
by .110 mm. in all stages of segmentation
up to the formation of the larval worm,
which lies coiled within the egg mem-
brane, and other larvae which have already
hatched and lie free within the mother.
The characteristic feature of this worm is
to be found in the curious metamorphosis
of the old female into a quiescent cyst-like
body, and her slight resemblance to the
male, which after a short time resumes its
original activity, and then more nearly
agrees with the larva and with other nema-
todes. Migrating from the old cysts from
which thej[ have escaped, the young make
their way into other roots or other parts of
the same roots, attacking the young and
tender portions, where they give rise to
galls similar to those in which they were
themselves born.
So far as I know, this heterodera was
first noted as occurring in North America
by the writer in the Country Gentleman
for 1885, when it was reported as causing
galls on the roots of the clematis. It has
long been known in Knrope, however, and
in South America, and is the cause of seri-
ous diseases in a considerable number of
cultivated plants, among others the coffee.
A closely related, if separable, species is
also destructive to the sugar beet in Eur-
ope. Within the last few years, the root
nematode has been made the subject of
several important studies in this country,
notably a practical but somewhat errone-
ous article, embodying the results of field
work rather than critical laboratory work,
by Neal, and a very careful paper by Pro-
fessor Atkinson, giving a thorough ac-
count of the structureand transformations
of the creature, and embodying a partial
bibliography of the subject and including
a list of thirty six species of plants on
which the worm is known to live in Ala-
The gall disease caused by this nematode
is one of the most difficult to control. For
open air cultivation there is hardly any
precaution that will enable one to escape
the disease; but by rotating the carnation
with other plants which are known not to
be infested by the nematode, it is possible
after a period of years to free the soil
wrhich has become charged with them. Un-
til this is done, replanting carnations is
likely simply to invite further attacks.
Keeping down weeds and worthless plants
is also very desirable, for we have here one
of the best illustrations of the indirect
harm that weeds may do by serving as
nurses for the parasites of important culti-
vated plants. Compost is also pointed out
by Professor Atkinson as being a source of
danger if it contains roots affected by the
nematode ; but on the authority of Knhn
he states that this danger may be avoided
by placing unslacked lime in layers with
the refuse of infected plants used in mak-
ing the compost. It might be well to note
here that Mr. Fehr stated, during the dis-
cussion which prompted this investigation,
that he first observed the disease at his
own place in some carnations that had
been rather heavily fertilized with raw hen
manure, whieh may perhaps have intro-
duced them, although it is by no means
clear how this could have been.
Within the greenhouse the problem is a
much simpler one, and there seems no rea-
son why this nematode disease should ever
be particularly troublesome there if care
is taken to propagate from; sound stock,
since sterilization of the soil by heat wilt
be quite effective in preventing their in-
troduction through either earth or com-
post, In the ATnerican Florist for Sep-
tember 38, 1893, page 171, is described a
sterilizing vat used by Mr. W. N. Kudd, of
Mount Greenwood Cemetery, for steriliz-
ing all earth used in the extensive green-
houses under his care, the sterilization
being effected by steam from the heating
boilers carried by a suitable system of
pipes through the tank in which the earth
is placed, and heated up to the point of the
destruction of all vegetable and animal
life.
The Banquet at Indianapolis.
We briefly referred in our last issue to
the eloquence of the various gentlemen
who replied to the toasts at the banquet
given by the local associations at Indian-
apolis on Tuesday night, February 20, to
the American Carnation Society and visit-
ing florists.
Mr. Walter W. Coles was selected as
chairman In lieu of Mr. M. A. Hunt, who,
through the illness of Mrs. Hunt, was pre-
vented being present. Mr. Coles expressed
himself as being honored by the selection ;
he was afraid he could not say much, but
"the man who cannot say something for
the Society of Indiana Florists is not
worthy of being a member." He wel-
comed the visitors to Indianapolis, and ob-
served that the State Society had during
the seven years of its existence probably
done more for the advancement of floricul-
ture than any similar organization. The-
chrysanthemum shows given by the So-
ciety were looked upon as the greatest of
their kind in the United States. Continu-
ing, Mr. Coles said: "We feel proud of our
Society because we have such men in it as
Mr. Fred. Borner, [Applause] who has
given us such magnificent carnations as
The Stuart, Uncle John, and many others ;
because we can include in its membership
Mr. E. G. Hill, who has furnished us with
such elegant chrysanthemums as Daille-
douze, Challenge, Inter-ocean and Mcln-
nes [which latter name Mr. Coles pro-
nounced Ma-ginnes, creating considerable
laughter.] We certainly owe a great deal
to such men; and not only we in Indiana,
but every florist throughout the whole
country. Let us not forget our esteemed
friend, Mr. Hunt, who has done so much
for the advancement of the Society of
American Florists." He was reminded of
a verse which his little girl recited at
school, ending with
"If it were not for Ins energ-y and skill,
We would be colonies of Eng-land still ; "
which he would change and adapt to the
occasion as follows :
"If it were not for a Hunt and a Hill,
We would not have a National Society still."
[Applause.]
He hoped the visitors would take away
some pleasant recollections of the city.
Mr. H. N. Spann, Indianapolis, replied
to the toast " Welcome to Our Friends."
He said: "I am asked to welcome our
visiting friends ; of course you are per-
fectly welcome to the city and to the great
State of Indiana. You have no idea of the
flattering honor that has been heaped upon
you by being invited to the Hoosier capi-
tal. [Laughter.] We, of Indiana, want it
distinctly understood that this state is no
slug; we are first in politics, last in poli-
tics, and always in politics. Every Indian-
ian from the time that he opens his mouth
on his mother's knee until he grows to
manhood is a politician. [Great laughter.]
This State has furnished to the United
States Daniel Webster — Voorhees, chair-
man of the Finance Committee of the
Senate, who knows a great deal about In-
diana politics and mighty little about
finance." [Laughter.] Mr. Spann con-
tinued in that strain for a time, mentioning
some other of Indiana's celebrities. He
said the State of Indiana was a great state;
it produced Dorner, who raises magnificent
carnations, and it produced white caps
who raised h — 1. Proceeding, he remarked
" In the name of the great State of In-
diana, I welcome you ; in the name of the
people of the City of Indianapolis, with its
present reformed government and board of
public works, I welcome you; in the name
of the florists of the great State of Indiana,
whose name and fame have gone beyond
her borders, I welcome you ; and lastly. In
the name of all those who are lovers of
flowers— God's bestgift to man— I welcome
you."
A man in order to be a perfect florist
must bealoverof the beautiful [Applause];
not the beautiful such as Titian, Turner,
and Angelohave painted and made famous
on the walls of European capitals ; not
such as the sculptors under the sunny
skies of Italy and Greece have made im-
mortal ; but they must be lovers of the
beautiful as it comes fresh from the hands
of God, with the dew upon it, and with the
perfume that smells of heaven, which is
the home of flowers. Neither sculptor nor
painter, be he a Conova or a Titian, ever
produced anything as beautiful asa flower.
God may have made things that are more
beautiful than flowers, but He has not re-
vealed them to man.
The speaker then went on to tell of the
work necessary to produce a new carna-
tion; it meant intelligence, watchful care
and a man who knew what he was about ;
often in raising carnations it entailed as
much brains as it took to make a news-
paper man, a hotel keeper, or even a law-
yer. [Laughter.] Mr. Spann's witty refer-
ences to the idiosyncrasies of several mem-
bers of the local clubs were greatly en-
joyed and well taken, particularly that
treating on Frank Alley's purchase of the
"novelty," Canna robusta (the name hav-
ing attracted him), when he found he had
been growing It for years. Mr. Alley was
an amateur florist ; God help the amateur
florist ; what he did not know about flow-
ers would flll several catalogues and vol-
umes, and what he thought he knew about
flowers would fill a whole library. [Laugh-
ter.] The scare given the Park Commis-
sioners of Indiana by Mr. McCann, superin-
tendent, in naming over his list of wants
also created much laughter. Mr. Spann
said in Garfield Park was raised grass,
weeds, and at present republican politi-
cians. He said Billy Langstaff had pock-
eted the salted almonds on the supposition
that they were the seeds of a new sun-
flower. Perhaps the greatest bubble of
mirth was created by Mr. Spann's narra-
tion of Mr. Pahud's evidence before the
town authorities when the; subject of a
flower market was being discussed; the
wagons all stand in a line so closely to-
gether that, said Mr. Pahud, "when I
show to ze lady a flue chrysanthemum, ze
dom horse bite ze head off ; " but whether
it was the lady or chrysanthemum that
was decapitated is as yet an unsolved
problem.
Changing his line of speech to pathos
he said: "Sometimes the best beloved in
the family dies; the little one in whom the
parents' hopes have been centered is called
away, and it is sought to do justice to that
little one's memory. Tears flow, expres-
sions of sorrow come ; but the tenderest
and gentlest and the most beautiful way
to express loving regret is by placing
around the pallid brow and closed eyes of
the departed one God's most lovely pro-
duct— flowers. When the marriage bell
rings and all is peace and happiness and
joy, and hope shines like a star, flowers
are brought in to give expression to the
sentiments that flow through the human
breast. When the Christmas chimes are
rung, when the hour recurs upon which
the Saviour of mankind was born; when
all of humanity turns to that lonely man-
ger, to that lovely life led in old Galilee,
the blest expressions of the season and the
time are the beautiful flowers — the roses,
the carnations and the lilies. They breathe
sweet perfume ; they are the purest em-
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blems of God's thoughts and the nearest
akin to the holy life of His grand Son,
When the Easter morn arises, when the
morn that conflrms the hopes of man
breaks, the most beautiful expression of
the time and hour are the flowers that
these gentlemen cultivate, who are gath-
ered around this board. The florist is no
common man; he is a lover of the beauti-
ful, and a producer of the beautiful;
his product has the dew and freshness
of the morning ; it loves the glory of the
sun, and it dies at last like the cadence of a
voice of joy. There is more in the florist's
love and in his ideas of the beautiful than
that which strikes the ordinary being. He
must be a lover of that beauty which you
see here expressed in the glorious orchid,
which has its home under the sultry sun
of the tropics and which the florist of the
temperate zone places in his greenhouse
and produces a thing of beauty. He takes
the flower that grows upon the borders of
the Arctic circle, and he makes its home in
the temperate zone. Everything must
needs grow; everything blooms into glory,
into beauty, into loveliness, and into fra-
grance under his trained hand. He is a
child of his Master, and he does his Mas-
ter's bidding to the best that he knows
how." [Applause, loud and continued.l
Mr. J. D. Carmodywas chosen as toast-
master of the evening. He said he came
from the banks of the muddy Ohio, and he
felt as if his name was " mud." After lis-
tening to the eloquence of the gentlemen
who had preceded him, he did not feel
competent to fill the position of honor
thrust upon him; however, having been
placed at the handle of the pump, he
would endeavor to work it for all that was
in it. On looking around he feltthat never
dairyman had been better paid for the
manipulation of that important factor in
his business. [Laughter.] He saw before
him in human form well-stocked wells of
knowledge, bubbling pools of mirth, rip-
pling streams of song, oceans of wisdom
into which he would plunge that pump to
add to the evening's entertainment. There
were some people who believed Indiana-
polis was the center of the universe ; at all
events, every railroad of any importance
centered there; its every street was peram-
bulated by elegant electric cars. Indiana
had more railroads for its size than any
state of the Union ; he might therefore say
Indiana was a nation, and a car-nation.
[Oh, Oh, and laughter.] It was therefore
pre-eminently fitting that this Society
should meet within Indiana's borders.
Numerous letters were then read by Mr.
Hill from absent ones. Mr. C. W. Ward,
of Queens, N. Y., then replied to the toast
of "The American Carnation and its
Future." He referred to his natural love
for flowers which increases as he grows
older. The development of the carnation
to its present perfection was in a measure
due to the organization of the American
Carnation Society, and its progress would
keep pace with past efforts. He drew a
favorable comparison of the flowers five
years ago with those of the present day ;
already we had blooms that almost ful-
filled the requirements of the prophesied
ideal, and it will only take a few short
years to excel It. We in America were not
the first to grow carnations of that size ;
about 1820, published works state that at
that time they had in England flowers
measuring four inches in diameter. The
benefits to be desired would not be found
by increasing the size of the flower, but by
producing a much greater knowledge and
love among the public. From the advance
in the cultivation, the method of placing It
before the people and the demand for its
consumption, it will shortly be said to he
the people's flower, and be placed on a par
with the rose. He came to Indiana think-
ing he knew something about carnation
culture, but he must return home and
commence over again. He must confess
that there was not a single man in the
American Carnation Society but must
admit that the Hoosiers were ahead in car-
nations. [Applause.]
The next toast was "The Carnation in its
Commercial and Intrinsic Value to the
Rose," to which Mr.' Edwin Lonsdale, of
Philadelphia, replied. He said he could
make no "flowery speech," but he liked to
have a little chat with them. The com-
mercial instinct in him was not very highly
developed. As to the intrinsic value of the
two kinds of plants named ; there was no
war, no confliction in flowers. The better
the carnation was grown, the more de-
mand there would be for the rose equally
well grown. The better orchids, palms, or
other plants were grown, the better it was
(Continued on page 350.)
The Klorisx's Exchange.
249
barb Roofs. A few thouBand Columbia Mani<
moflh White, one year, to offer.
JAMES FKOST, GreeuTille, Ohio.
Peach, Shade and Evergreen Trees.
of late jelluw kirida.
KB to 4,000 Irish. I unipe
2,00U 10 3,000 Siberian Ar
1,000 to 2 UOO Am. Linden
low. Prices >in aoplicatlon. Kiiijroad Nil:
he P. R. R., CHRISTIANA, I'a.
W. 1*. BRINTON, Prop.
OUR SPECIALTIES.
be grown. Varieties, jfalmetto, Ba _ .
moth, and Conover's Coioasal. 150,000 Juue
uponappllcaLion.
iLEX. PULLEM, ''i¥&^ii^,, Milford, Del.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANG'
Botloni Prices.
Strawberry Planls.ruay : y^Z
Bubach No. 5, Uaverland and Parker Xlarle.
ill pay you to get my prices before order-
ing elsewhere.
N. P. BROOKS, Lakewood (»»»!»(,) New Jersey
IST'S EXCHANGE
CYCLAMEN
MY SPECIALTY.^ ^
2 inch pots, (strong, four
leaves), $5.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
ROSES.
SOUPEBT, 2yeiii-olfl, will make Dice flowor-
iujr plants lor Euiiter, K7.00 per lOU.
SOUFEBT, MKTISOIJ, MAUIK GUILLOT,
SAFBANO, strong plants from ^Inoti pota,
ready to shift, |3.5U per lUO; $30.00 per fOUO.
BEGONIAS.
GERANIUMS.
Dm 2ii inch pots, in 12 splendid varieties,
$3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Uouble Ivy
Ueranlums, 3>^ in. pots. Count Horace de
Choisel, Galilee, Joan of Arc, $iuO per 100.
PETUNIAS.
Double fringe iu good variety, $y.00 per 100.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
C OI^EUS
Our stocic is large and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Bs at $1.UU per iuo by mail.
at $a.OU per li* by mail.
Carnations-
A large stock of BUTTERCUP in prime
condition.
Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
Prices of other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
Gel Ready for Easter
2,000 CYCAS LEAVES.
13 to 16 in. long, i to 6 in. wide, 35 cts.; 18 to 20
in. long, 5 to 6 in. wide, 40 cts.; 20 to 24 in. long,
6 to 6 in. wide, 50 cts.; 6 to 7 in. wide, very fine,
76 cts. each.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop.Palm Gardens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
ATTENTION.
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
In great vai ii-ty. Pi-ices very low.
Scud for list.
VAN GELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N.J.
BAD TIME PRICES
Sracsenas, Indivisa, Veilchii and Latifolia,
No. 1,4 in. pols, t8 per lOO; No. 2, 4 in. pots, S5
per luO; No. 1, 6^ iu. pots, 30 in. high, $18 per
100; No. 2, 5>4 m. pots, $15 per 100; specimen
plants, 7 ill. puis, $3 per doz. New Gold-leaved
Lobelia, aj4 in. pols, $1.00 per doz i 2 io. pots,
50e. per doz. New Ageratum Multiflorum
nannm compactiim, 2^ in. pots, in bloom, $5
per lOJ. Ailiantuni capillus venerus, 3 in.
pots, $4 per 100. All other plants very cheap.
Cash With order.
B. LAUTEBBACH, Valley Forge, I'a.
WHEN WRITING MEMTIOH THE FLORIST'S fexCHAHGE
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVER MAPLES, from 8 to 13 feet
vei-y hanUtiome aud straight.
5000 SUGAR, NORWAY and SYCAMORE
MAPLES, 8 to 13 feet, choice.
10,000 CAROLINA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to U feet, very fine. Also
trees of larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees. Prices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON GO., Morrisvllle, Pa.
I HAVE A FINE STOCK OF
Pears, ^^/l^^^^ Peaches,
Apples,
Cherries,
Quinces,
Apricots.
Many in bearing sizes. All kinds of small
fruits, Asparagus and Strawberry plants.
ItOO Norway Maples, 2}^ to 3U inch diaraeler.
aoo " 12t.ol4andl6 1eul.
2000 Sugar Maples, 13 to 14 and IB Uel.
luOO Elms, 14 to 18 feet, 3>4 to 3 inch.
2000 ■• 13 to 14 and IB feet.
2000 " 8 to 10 and 12 feet.
1500 Purple Leaved Ueech, 3 to 8 feet.
500 Horse Cliestnut, B to 13 feet.
500 Itlood Leaved Maples, 5 to 8 feet.
500 Golden Oaks, Bto 8 feet.
500 Lindens, 6 to 10 feet.
600 European and Mountain Ash 6 to 12 feet.
700 English anu Cut-leaved Bircli, 8 to 12 feet.
3000 Norway Spruce, extra nice, 7 lo 10 feet.
4000 " " 3 to 6 feet.
30OO White and niue spruce, 3 to 5 feet.
1000 Sctoh and While Pine, 3to8 feet.
2000 Arbor Vila; Trees, 8 to 12 feet.
4000 " Hedge, 18 inch to 4 feet.
500 Itetinospora Piumosa and Aurea, 4 to 8 ft
500 Globe Arbor VitaB, specimens extra.
4000 Hydrangea Pan. gran, 3 to 6 feet.
1600 White Ifrnige, 3 to 8 feet.
500 Tree Pajonies, extra strong.
10000 California Privet, 2 to 4 feet.
lOOOO Monthly ttosesand climbing, ex. stiong.
1000 Virginia Creepers, 2 to 6 feel.
2000 Ampelopsis Veitchll, 1 lo3 leet.
1000 Clematis, large flowering.
40 Varieties of Grape Vines.
30 Varieties of Shrubs, extra strong.
Hliododendrons, Azaleas, etc., etc.
Best of facilities for sliipping. Two Bail-
roads, three Express Companies and
Sound Steamers to New York City.
S. CRANE, Frop. of Norwich Nurseries,
NORWICH CONN.
ESTABLISHED 1870.
I.ST S EXCHf.
SPECIAL EDITION, March 17, 1894.
FOR SALE afimestochof
DRAGiENA INDIVISA.
2 to 3 feet high, in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at $36.C0
per 100 ; or $5,00 per doz. Fine for vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
eBO. A. RACKHAIH,
2991^ Woodward Ave., DETROIT, MICH.
■"MEN WRrriNG MEWTIOH THE FLOBIST'
zoo,ooo
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. DENBAm,
Seedsmah, tOS ANGELES, CAL.
LEMUEL BALL, ^
T7vri3:oijEs.a.i.E x'X-ossis'r,
Wissinotning, - - Phila., Pa.
Ugh
Areca Lutesceas
.. 8
8 m a pot..
.. 8
.. 10
.. U
Ceutia Forsteriana 10
Latanla Borbonica
Pandanus UtUis..
$1.00 $8.00 ZxH
1 20.00 4
¥25to$a0 li
3 above by the
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
I have a aarplua of the followlnR plants, tine atoclt
in 2^ Inch pots, that I offer for half their value for
double, $2.50 per 100.
AGEBAT^DM-Dbl. white and blue, *2.00 per 100.
LiOBE l,IA-Dwart blue, »1.50 per 100.
11. WHITE PETUNIAS, t2 60 per 100.
CAH,NATION9-LeaainBvarB.»2andt3per!00.
Areca Rubra.
4 In. pots, 6 leaves, 2 ft , $0 60
7 " 3plantB,3tt 2 00
PHOENIX RECUNATA.
8 In pots, 4 ft $1 00
4 " 61eavea,2tt 60
LATJiNIA BORBONICA.
10 in. pots. 6 ft. by 5ft
3i'
.(8 00
.. 4 00
.. 3 GO
.. 2 00
4 " 1IeaveB,2(t
4 " IJft 36
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 In. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft $10 00
10 " 1 " 7 " 8 00
6 '* 3plant8,4" 3 60
6 " 3 " 3 " 2 00
i •• 1 •• 61eaves,2ft 60
Kanlla Belmoreana, 3inpots,61eaveB, 16 in. 35
Pandanus Veltohli, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 00
7 •• 3" 2 60
Adiantum Farieyvnse, 4 in. pots, 60c.; 6 In.
pots, $1.00 ; 6 in. pots, $1.60 ; 7 in. pots,
82.00; 10 In. pota . . . . 6 00
Cut Fronds, selected, per 100 10 00
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
nil: New Apple, Pear and Nut Trees. IIo'TcrIs.
Starr, the largest early apple; Faragpon, and other valuable sorts. Lincoln Core-
less* Seneca and Japan Golden Russet Pears in colIectiooB at reduced rates
NUTS— Parry's Giant, Pedigree Mammoth, Paragon and other chestnuts.
Walnuts — French, Perelan, Japan, English and American. Fecan.B, Almonds and
Filberte. ElaeagnuH Longipes, Bardy Oranges, Dwarf Rocky Mt. Cherries
free from Insects, black knot or other diseases. Small Fruits, Grape Tines,
Currants, Etc. SHADE TREES— Immense stock of Poplars and Maples*
Oi'namental Shrubs and Vines. (^"Illustrated Descrlptire Catalogue Free.
POMONA NURSERIES. WILLIAM PARRY, PARRY, N. J.
4,0110,000 evehgreeh got ferhs
ESPECIAliIiY FOR FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
FANCV. DAGGER.
the Wholesale Trade.
:BClzxsc3.eLle, ACa^ss.
HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
. . . PKLTV^S
The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system of packing, enables me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PKICE LISTS ON APPLiICATION.
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NEWROCHELLE,
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( FIRS T—With PALUS and DECORA TIVE PLAN TS.
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00,
$1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. ',
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 and '
$25.00 boxes. \
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250
XHK KLOJ-tlS^X'S EXCHANGED.
(Continued from page 248.)
springs all of which we most earnestly de" I gone to the man who had done more for
sire to recognize u«i as the parent anil to the carnation than any other one man '"
for the business in p;eneral. We do not
want to set one class of flowers against an-
other ; what we want to do is to improve
the cultivation of everything we take in
hand and get as much for it as we possibly
can. [Applause] First of all, grow our
flowers well, realize that we have got a
good thing, then ask a good price for it ;
feel that we are asking value for value. It
was no use for a person to have something
good and be afraid to ask a fair price for it.
Not many years ago for Jacqueminot roses
$5 per 100 was considered a very big price ;
there was no market for them ; but gradu-
ally in New York they increased the price
until $2.50 a piece was got. If they had in
New York the carnations exhibited in the
building that day, if they were properly
liandled there would be no more trouble to
get 15, 20 or 25 cents each for them than
there was in days gone by to get $2.50 for a
Jacq. rose. It depends upon the grower
himself how much he gets out of his busi-
ness. It is understood that there is always
a glut of poor stock ; but there is on the
other hand, always a demand for good
flowers. There were better carnations on
exhibition that day than in any other city
of the United States. [Applause.]
Secretary C. J. Pennock, of the Carna-
tion Society, then replied to the toast,
"New Carnations and their Desirability."
He said we must have them ; they are a
necessity, and it we can stimulate the pro-
duction of new varieties we help our busi-
ness. Mr. Pennock created some merri-
ment by offering to read the report of the
Nomenclature Committee, which occupied
some 49 type written pages, to aid him In
replying to his toast. Mr. E. H. Michel, of
St. Louis, also elicited a "rippling stream
of mirth," by telling how the "improved "
carnations brought from Brooklyn origi-
nated.
Professor J. C. Arthur, of Purdue Uni-
versity, Ind., next replied to the toast of
"Our friends, the professors in the Experi-
mental Stations." He regretted the ab-
sence of Professor Bailey, to whom the
toast had originally been assigned. As
generally understood, the chief character-
istic of a professor was to delight in ex-
tremely long names ; and as the English
language did not furnish anything long
enough he called to its assistance Greek
and liatin, and blended them together.
Not only did he love long names, but he
wrote long essays, put them together with
curious ideas and entertained anybody
who will be kind enough to ask him.
[Laughter and applause.] " The professor
at the Experiment Stations is at heart a
good fellow, and really is not to blame for
all that ; he cannot help it ; it was the way
he was brought up. The professor. If you
can only manage to get him to talk In or-
dinary language so that you can under-
stand him, as a rule, has some ideas that
may be found of value ; if you will call on
liim you will succeed In getting something
out of him." He would close by subscrib-
ing to the first part of the toast, and hoped
they would always find that the professor
was really a successful friend.
"Our Allies, the Horticultural Press,"
was responded to by Mr. G. L. Grant, of
the American Florist. He referred to the
wonderful power exercised by the press,
adding that it extended in a great degree
the good infiuence exerted in such meet-
ings. The press also brought about closer
commercial relations ; in the introducing
of new varieties, without the horticultural
press they could not be carried to the
length and breadth of the land as they
now are. Such meetings cultivated good
fellowship, and the reports of them in the
Dress strengthened that fellowship. The
press had also an educational influence.
Heferring to the essays by professors at
the Experiment Stations, Mr. Grant said :
"The professors give us papers about 14
miles long on these diseases. We have had
a great many of them. At the end of each
when you sum it alt up, it is, if you want
to get rid of the disease take the plant af-
fected and burn it up I They do not tell
you how to cure it, excepting that. Well,
now, gentlemen, if you see anything on
your plant, pull it up and buruit." [Ap-
plause.]
President J. T. Anthony replied to the
toast "The Society of American Florists."
He said : " To be called upon to respond tor
the S. A. F., is an honor of which any man
should be proud. Less than a dozen years
ago, the Society of American Florists ex-
isted only as a visionary creation of the
brain. If any one prior to that time had
thought of the need of a florist's society in
this country it was quickly laid aside after
reflecting on the dilKculties attending the
formation and chaucesof maintaining such
a Society. The Society of American Florists
is an infant in years, having passed less
than half the years of its majority. Yet in
our short existence we have gathered
around us quite a number of vigorous off-
some extent the foundation upon which all
should rest. It is generally believed that
within a very short time the S. A. F. will ,
have granted to it a national charter, in
which case it will be desirable to have the
carnation, the chrysanthemum, the rose
and other offsprings from our Society be-
come more closely allied to the parent
society. While we would not for a moment
wish to interfere with the noble work of
either of these societies in their chosen
field of research, still I think this can be
better accomplished by a closer alliance
with the S. A. F. [Applause.]
Mr. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., next re-
plied to " Fall Exhibitions, how to make
them useful factors In promoting the in-
terests of the carnation." Mr. Herr spoke
briefly. The only thing it required was
work, such as that performed by Fred
Dorner. The scheme of a few pot plants
also required working up, and a good ex-
hibition would be ensured.
The next ioast was " The Chester County
Carnation Society," responded to by Mr.
W. R. Shelmlre, of Kennett Square, Pa.
He referred to the omission of one of In-
diana's celebrities by the gentleman who
had so eloquently welcomed the visitors
namely, that of James Whitcomb Riley,
the Hoosier poet. [Applause.] He felt
that omission very keenly, because his own
middle name was Riley. [Laughter.] The
Chester County Carnation Society did not
claim to be the pioneer in the line of im-
provement in the carnation ; it was a sub-
ordinate body working in co-operation
with the National Society for the advance-
ment of the divine flower. Continuing,
Mr. Shelmlre said : " If any one supposes
we have as yet reached the acme of perfec-
tion he is sadly mistaken. It is very true
the allotted time has about passed and Mr.
Thorpe's ideal, as he painted it is not
present with us to-day. But the progress
from year to year is steady and sure and the
flowers exhibited here show a decided ad-
vance on those shown a year ago at Pitts-
burgh. But a glance into the future re-
veals a wonderful development. Forms we
have never dreamed of, colors rivaling (tor
they could not surpass) those of the rain-
bow, perfumes as the spices of the south
seas. The carnation is plastic as clay in
the hands of the potter, and, as we grow in
knowledge and master the intricacies of
cross-fertilization we shall produce those
things, wondrous flowers, beauty in every
petal, grace in every stem, their fragrance
a delight to the senses. We will have
particular races for special purposes. The
dainty small flower of exquisite shade and
perfect in form. The larger flower, three
to four Inches we will say with stiff, long
stems, expanding petals and colors of
every hue. We will have the Dorner stock
and the Lonsdale stock and the Swayne
stock, and the Pennock stock, and the
Ward stock, and the Caesar stock, and In-
numerable other races. And they will all
flU their allotted mission. We will have
also the rose flowered and the aster flow-
ered and the sun-flower flowered. The
flowers will be a foot across with stems
five feet high and as thick as a corn stalk,
and they will cost $10 apiece. We will
have the pceony flowered and lastly those
the country.
Mr. Fred. Dorner was next called on and
received quite an ovation. He felt that it
was easier for him to raise a new carnation
than to make a speech Mr. Frank Alley
made a few remarks. He said he was that
unfortunate crank called "the amateur."
He could not sny very much as his ideas
had been taken by the first speaker of the
evening and used by him. He was followed
by Mr. John Hartje. who defended him-
self against the attack made upon him that
he devoted more of his timeto fishing than
to flower raising.
Mr. B G. Gillett, vice-president elect of
the Society, said if he were in a foreign
country the greatest honor they could con-
fer upon him would be to call hiin an
American, and the next greatest honor
would be to say that he was a lover of
flowers; they can ied with them a certain
degree ot refinement found in no other
class or branch of trade. Mr. Gillett
closed his remarks by an appropriate quo
tation from Longfellow's "Palm of Life."
Mr. Alex. Wallace next favored with a
song, and after a few words from Mr. W.
G. Bertermann, who referred to the assist-
ance rendered by the local clubs to help
make the gathering successful, and a few
closing remarks by Mr. Hill, the company
having given three cheers for the Hoosiers'
hospitality, then sang " Auld Lang Syne, "
and broke up.
This was one ot the most enjoyable gath-
erings it has been our good fortune to at-
tend, and the after dinner speeches were
marked by a degree of refinement to be
greatly commended.
which partake of thenatureof the"mum.
'Think not, gentlemen, this is but a dream
of fancy. The chrysanthemum fiowered
carnation is a veritable fact and we will
have them in the various shades and colors
peculiar to the dianthus race. Let me de-
scribe this new carnation wonder. The
bud is flat resembling that of a chrysan-
themum. The stem is stiff, thick and erect.
The leaves are rather broad with a grace-
ful curve. The flower expands slowly at
first, pushing its petals out flat. These
recurve and twist. The center ones grow
up and likewise twist, gradually expand-
ing forming a somewhat round head. Here
we have a flower, easily taken for a
"mum." More singular yet the flower is
compound, not indeed in the same manner
as the composite family, but around the
central ovary there are several florets
which throw out separate petals and often
stamens. The ovary also frequently
throws up petals Instead of making seed.
The flowers expand 3J to nearly 5 Inches
and remain open a long time. "This is not
a monstrosity, it is a progenitor of a new
race, and we can only dimly see the future.
Now we can say the queen of Autumn had
better be looking to her laurels. The car-
nation suffers immeasurably for a few
months In the Fall by the chrysanthemum
craze. If she can be met on her own ground
and the new rival usurp the throne of this
cabbage headed queen, all carnation grow-
ers would rejoice with exceeding joy and
be profoundly thankful for the good time
to come."
Mr. Shelmlre then referred to the award-
ing of the gold medal, stating that it
could not be more appropriately awarded,
and that he was fully satisfled that It had
The Camellia.
Although one of the best known of our
hard-wooded greenhouse plants, and uni-
versally esteemed, the camellia is still, as
regards culture, one of the mostmisunder-
stood and most mismanaged of plants. I
grant that in well appointed places and
especially where they are planted out,
grand well-grown specimensare constantly
met with, but on the other hand there are
multitudes of places where a really well-
grown plant of a camellia in a pot is quite
an exception.
Considering the length of time, some 150
years, that has elapsed since its introduc-
tion, its requirements ought, at least
among professionals, to be as well known
as are those, for instance, of the zonal pelar-
gonium. Where planted out it is seldom
that they are not in a satisfactory condi
tion, and one reason why this is so is, that
plants so placed are not subjected to the
violent changes to which plants grown in
pots oftentimes are in our variable climate.
The cultural treatment they receive may
possibly be correct up to the time of remov-
ing them from the vinery, or other glass
structure in which they have been making
their growth, into the open air, at a time
selected for this purpose when the atmos-
pheric conditions were most favorable, and
yet should a sudden lowering of the tem-
perature accompanied with heavy rains,
much unseen and unsuspected injury may
be done to them. All who can afford the
space would do well to keep their plants
constantly under glass where the supply of
water to the roots can be regulated in ac-
cordance with the requirements of the
plants, whereas when placed outside they
are liable in some seasons to have their
roots soddened with rain for days and even
weeks together, and that at a time when
having completed their growth they really
require less water than when in active
growth.
Another and more frequent cause of
failure is to be found in the choice ot pot-
ting material and the method ot using it.
Our continental friends are in some meas-
ure the cause of many going astray in
these particulars. They send over thous-
ands ot beautiful, healthy looking plants
potted loosely in light rich earth, which,
falling into the hands of a novice, will
naturally lead him to think that having
done so well in the soil they came to him
in, he cannot do better than imitate it,
which he sometimes does with older estab-
lished plants with the worst possible re-
sults. The injurious character ot loose
potting may soon be seen In going through
a collection where it has been practised, by
turning a plant or two out of their pots,
when isolated patches ot young fibres will
be seen hugging the sides of the pots when
all else is a mass of sour decayed earth
with no young roots in the center of the
ball. This will not be the case when
potted firmly in suitable material, for the
balls will be full of healthy fibres through-
out.
A suitable compost in which to pot
camellias would consist ot from one-fourth
to one-halt of good turfy loam with good
fibrous peat, made porous with sharp sand
and some broken stone and charcoal, for
young plants using the maximum quality
ot peat, and for large plants the maximum
proportion of loam. In reference to peat,
avoid if possible any that will soon decay,
as some kinds will and get into a sour con-
dition before the roots ramify into it. Do
not sift the soil, but break it up into pieces
suitable to the size of the plants to be re-
potted. Large plants may take pieces as
big as one's fist, small ones pieces ot the
size of walnuts. The whole must be well
rammed down between the ball of the
plant and the pot, but take care to use it
fairly moist, for extremes of either dryness
or wet should be avoided. If used too dry
it is almost impossible to get the balls
properly soaked, and in the other case
when watered after potting, the water
Kiven will not pass through as quickly as
it should do. Give small shifts for it Is
surprising in what comparatively small
pots camellias will continue to thrive IE
their requirements as regards water, etc.,
are properly attended to.
The best time to repot is when the sea-
son's growth Is complete, and before the
bloom buds are far advanced. A tew
waterings with soot or weak cow manure
water during the period of growth, and
again when the bloom's buds are expand-
ing, is very beneficial, and during the
growing season they cannot have too much
syringing, and the heat and moisture ot a
vinery at that time is just what they de-
light In. We give ours an occasional syr-
inging when the flower buds are swelling.
Another disadvantage which camellias
often labor under is the cutting of the
wood with the flowers. Now, there is no
valid excuse for this, because when the
flowers are taken off and properly wired
they will on the average last longer than
those taken off with the wood, because the
wired ones cannot fall to pieces, which
those taken with the wood will often very
unexpectedly do. The camellia will stand,
and sometimes with advantage, a moderate
amount ot pruning when done properly,
but the piecemeal method of taking the
wood with flowers at uncertain intervals is
highly injurious to the well-being ot the
plant.— Gardenimg World.
Electricity and Plant Grovriag.
Professor L. H. Bailey in hU interesting
address on above subject before a recent
meeting ot the Massachusetts Horticul-
tural Society, gave the result of his experi-
ments on various flowers as follows :
" The influence ot this naked light upon
the productiveness and color of flowers was
found to vary with the different species and
different colors within the same species.
Several named varieties of tulips gave i
teresting results. When these came into
full flower, it was found that in every case
the colors were deeper and richer in the
light house ; but the colors lost their In-
tensity after four or five days, and were
then indistinguishable from those in the
dark house. The plants in the light com-
partment had longer stems and larger
leaves than the other." ; and there was a
greater numberof tioriferous plants in the
light. These tulips were grown at a dis-
tance ot ten and twelve feet from the lamp.
£etunias were much affected- by the light.
The plants were much taller and more
slender in the light, even at the farthest
corners ot the house, twenty and thirty
feet from the lamp, and tney bloomed
earlier and more profusely. When the
specimens were in full bloom, it was found
that the height of plants in the dark house
was to the height of those in the light '
house as flve to six. White petunias were
not changed In color by the light, but
purple ones quickly became blue, especially
near the lamp.
"Other flowers behaved differently, each
according to its kind; but all those, of
whatever species, which stood within five
or six feet of the naked arc were injured.
Flowers opening near the light were ot
short duration, but those ten or twelve or
more feet away did not appear to be modi- ;
fied in this regard. But it was apparent
that, in general, the light hastened bloom-
ing and caused the production of longer
stems, but this effect was much obscured
by the Injuries resulting from the un-
screened arc. Subsequently we found that
the use of a globe or pane of glass will
avert the injuries to fiowers as well as to
foliage, and the long stems and open inflor-
escence, together with some increase in
earliness in some cases, may be obtained
without fear ot injury. Yet we are not
ready to recommend the electric arc lamp
for the growing of flowers.
"In the second part of the lecture relating
to the influence of electric currents, or
electrification, upon growing plants, Pro-
fessor Bailey said that it might be applied
directly to the plant, to the soil in which it
grows, or to the atmosphere surrounding
it."
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
251
Milwaukee.
The articles of incorporation of the
Wliitnall Floral Company were filed on
Saturday, February 24. The incorpora-
1 tore are C. B. Whitnall, A. G. Whitnall,
> md William Whitnall. The capital
'\ itock is placed at $5,000. This firm, as
./ stated last week, will succeed to the
,; business of C. B. Whitnall & Co.
1 I Archie Middlbmass, the florist, will
be a candidate for alderman at the com-
: ing election.
'1 James Currie, Archie Middlemass and
ilJBenj. Gregory, three well-known florists,
ire enthusiastic on all matters relating
;o Scottish sports. These three gentle-
nen recently participated in the curling
lontests in Chicago.
On Monday the work of fitting up Ed-
jBFSBN & Scott's new store, at No. 349
Third st., was begun, and it will proba-
)ly be occupied about March 10. The
irm purposes to fit it up in a neat but
lot gaudy manner, and when completed
t will favorably compare with, it not
ixcel, any store in the flower line in the
iity.
The Flower Exchange has been hav-
ng a good run of business lately, the
lew plant tub being called for in large
lumbers.
Business dropped off in an alarmingman-
ler last week. There were no social func-
lions of any moment, and funeral work
^as scarcely called for. The weather
was not propitious for transient busi-
less, as the thermometer registered zero
md under every morning. Stock has
aeen in good supply, and first-class roses
jould be had for $3 the latter part of the
week. Tulips of good quality were
,uoted at the same price, while some
3arrisii were wholesaled at f5 per 100.
It is said that A. Klokner has rented
;he greenhouses of Senator Mitchell, on
^rand ave. , and will refit them and pro-
leed to raise stock necessary for his
lusiness, W. S. S.
Buffalo.
The rpceut cold snap was hardly as
leverely felt here as at many places ac-
joirding to temperature reports, and now
ihe weather shows decided tendency of
•eturning Spring. The number of bright
sunshiny days in this locality all during
the past Winter has been quite remark-
'able, as well as favorable to growers.
Flowers are rather over-abundant for
'the demand, which has taken on a Len-
ifcen slowness. The over-supply is no-
jticeable in carnations of all kinds, callas
and bulb stock generally. Qualities are
Kood all around. Some good Brunijer, in
Jimited numbers, from Geo. E. Fancourt,
,of WilkeBbarre,Pa. , are now daily seen at
Long's, and go at $15 to $20. Beauty
iare off and scarce.
I J. H. Rebstock is arranging to perma-
Inently occupy a store at 584 Main St., al-
most opposite his present location. A
new front and all modern improvements
and devices are to be features of the new
establishment, which is favorably lo-
cated.
Daniel B. Long was absent all of last
week attending the meeting of the Car-
nation Society at Indianapolis, and hur-
I'idly visiting other mid- Western towns.
He gives glowing accounts of Dorner's
new carnations, but seems contented in
compai-ing our trade this season with
that of the towns he visited.
Club Hatters.
The regular meeting on Tuesday
had been preceded by one of the Execu-
tive Committee, who recommended some
decided changes, and resulting in action
leading to meetings being held here once
a month, and at the houses or business
places of members after May 1 next.
Nominations of candidates for annual
election to occur on March 13 were made
as follows : President, C. H. Keitsch,
W. A. Adams; vice-president, S. A. An-
derson. J. W. Constantine; secretary. W.
Scott, J. F. Cowell, William McMillan;
financial secretary, H. J. Millatt, W. P.
Kasting; treasurer, E. I. Mepsted, C. H.
Keitsch.
WiLUAM Scott urged co-operation
with a Citizens' Fair to be held in Sep-
tember in this city.
President Long gave a brief account of
what he saw on his recent Western trip,
dwelling at some length on the Flower
Market in its separate building in Cin-
cinnati, and expressing the hope that
Buffalo may some day boast of one.
J. Arnot Penman and Captain Fay,
of New York City, were guests of the
meeting, and entertained us with short
Rt^cent Tisitors:
F. B. Wenderoth, New York City;
H. J. Wise, East Aurora, N. Y.; E. M.
Giddings, Corfu, N. Y.; George Staff-
linger, Springville, N. Y. ; M. Berwald,
Bradford, Pa. Viw.
Chicago.
All kinds of stock are plentiful. Busi-
ness continues dull; even violets the lat-
ter part of week have been slow sale.
Callas and Harrisii lilies are plentiful
and low in price. Carnations are com-
ing in freely.
At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club, held Thursday evening, February
22, Mr. J. G. Hancock, of Grand Haven,
Mioh., paid the Club a visit on his re-
turn home from the carnation meeting
at Indianapolis. Mr. Hancock told the
members that they had missed a sight
worth seeing, it being the finest carnation
display ever given in this or any other
country. He also entertained the mem-
bers with a description of the new varie-
ties on exhibition,
J. C. Rennison, of Sioux City, Iowa,
was in Chicago on his return from In-
dianapolis. Mr. Rennison reports busi-
ness quiet in his city ; he thinks the car-
nation exhibition was a great success.
W. S. Greenway, of London, Ontario,
paid us a visit the past week. He says
the florists feel the hard times in his city
as well as they do here.
T. J. Coebeey has sold his retail store
at 897 W. Madison st. , to Herman Schil-
ler. This store is one of the best stands
on the west side and has made its late
owner considerable money. The green-
houses connected with the store are well
stocked with potted plants. Mr. Corbrey
has been very conservative in manage-
ment of his late store, decrying such
business methods as crape chasing ; in
fact, he was instrumental in drawing up
the resolutions passed at a former meet-
ing of the Florists' Club against such
methods. If Mr. Schiller will follow in
the footsteps of Mr. Corbrey he cannot
fail to make a success of his new venture.
Mr. Corbrey intends to devote his
entire time to his wholesale commission
business. T. F. K.
Flatbush, N. Y.
The second annual banquet of the
Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club came off
in a very satisfactory and brilliant man-
ner on Thursday evening, March 1, at
Bantle's Hotel, and well maintained the
high reputation of the organization for
good fellowship. The hour set for the
meeting was 8 P. M., and after a long
spell of bowling the guests were sum-
moned to the banquet hall, which was
handsomely decorated by Charles Zel-
ler's Sons. Across the back of the room
was a tall bank of palms, genistas, lilies
and other flowering plants. The ceiling
was hung with cables of verdure, and on
the walls were clusters of sabal palm
leaves, while large growing palms stood
around the room. The tables, forming
three sides of a square, had on them
three handsome clusters of flowers. The
one in front of President Chas. Zeller
from Dailledouze Bros., consisted of
roses and jonquils ; the other was from
J. V. Phillips — a basket of Jacq. roses,
and the third, a fine basket of mixed
roses was from J. Austin Shaw.
The president, Mr. Chas. Zeller, wel-
comed the guests in a few eloquent and
well chosen words, and full justice was
done to an admirable repast, with appe-
tites sharpened by the long wait from 8
to 10 p. M.
Speeches and songs were then kept up
uninterruptedly till a late, or rather early
hour. The hit of the evening was a poem
written and read by J. Austin Shaw, of
Brooklyn, which elicited roars of laugh-
ter and hearty applause, and which we
give in extenso.
During the evening the president
spoke very feelingly of the absence of P.
B. Meissner, who was kept at home by
sickness, and his regrets were shared by
all present.
The guests were much entertained by
some very clever tricks of legerdemain
by GhuUam Hussein, a Persian wizard,
whose fez and dusky visage gave unmis-
takable proof of his orientalism.
All present returned to their homes
with the sweet consciousness of a de-
lightfully spent evening, and full of the
warmest feelings towards the Flatbush
Florists' Bowling Club.
J. Austin Shav7 on Pegasus.
The Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club
Is the sutijeot of my aona; ;
And you must all do the beat you can
To help this thing along.
For it is 110 easy matter, boys,
To get your names to rhyme;
And I want to do my best to help
You have a jolly time.
No better President e'er lived
Than our own Charley Zeller !
I've al ways heard folks say of him,
" He is a splendid feller."
We honor him, he honors us,
And we hope he'll live forever;
And so I say, -' Hip, Hip, Hurrah !'*
Three cheers for Charley Zeller I
The ladies all agree he's nice.
This Gustav Bergmann, our Vice.
By Vice, I mean Vice-president;
It wasn't really vice T meant.
He is the King of Cyclamen,
Hurrah for G ustavus Bergmann.
My duty now it is to pen it.
Our Secretary's Geo. E. Bennett ;
So sweet, so good, so fat. so fair I
The Monarch of the Maiden Hair !
Who treasures all the cash we use?
Who else but Henry Dailledouze,
And with his brothers, Paul and Gene.
The finest 'mums I've ever seen,
And mignonette and Beauties rare.
They grow enough for half the nation.
Folks say they do things on the square;
All hail ye kings of the carnation.
The one has lotsof skin and bone,
The other's fat and real seductive.
I do not need their names to mention.
They're both well known to this Conven-
Their nationality is German,
The Kretchmars, Juliusand Hermann !
Good, whole-souled fellows both are they.
As you will meet in many a day.
They reap the rich reward of labor ;
The other ought to be a Turk.
For, though a bachelor, I know
He's passionately fond of ladies;
Unless he mends his ways he'll go,
After he leaves this world, to Hades.
Two sprouts from off the dear ould sod
Will now dance "boom-de-av, ta-ra-ra."
Two of the "noblest works of God,"
The Patricks, Riley and O'Maru.
One of them always does things "Brown."
His eyes are bright, his manners wily:
And what would theNewYork Florists' Club,
Or Peter Henderson do, be garrah;
What could they do — aye there's the rub,
Without the genial Pat. O'Mara.
No nicer flower grows on our trellis
Than genial, jovial, David Mellis.
No apple rounder, redder, sweeter.
Than our good natured Hiltman Peter.
Of loving kindness, no one fuller.
Than is his lordship, Geo. Heidtmuller.
Nor any one feels happier, " Weller,"
Than our good friend, " J. M. Keller."
Now, only two are left to mention.
And they demand your close attention ;
If you don't know their names, you ought.
Two better bowlers never fought;
Both modest men as e'er you saw.
Are Phillips John, and Austin Shaw.
And now before we say good-bye,
Let's make a contract, you and I ;
The world is wide ; there's room for all.
And no excuse, at all, at all.
For ought but love for one another.
Let us try to be to each a brother.
Our friendly tiesshould never part.
Who live so close to Nature's heart.
And may ten-fold prosperity.
More than you had in '93,
And peace and plenty, more and more.
Crown all your work in '94.
Foreign Notes.
RlCHARDlAS. — A correspondent of the
Gardeners' Qhronicle, writing from the
Transvaal, says : "These yellow and
pink Richardias are not marsh plants like
R. SBthiopica, and may, I believe, be
grown like begonias or geraniums, in
the open, in gardens at home."
We have received a few specimens of
Swanley White violets from Mrs. Robt.
B. Holmes, of Madison, N. J., whose at-
tention had been called to our mention
of the sports from Mr. Davison's plant
of Marie Louise in our" last issue. "These
specimens are larger than any we have
hitherto seen of Swanley White, and
should certainly command a good mar-
ket. Mrs. Holmes says she has had good
success this season with both Swanley
White and Marie Louise, but has dis-
carded Lady Hume Campbell.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Bate for this class of advertisements. Ten Cents
a line (elpht words) for eacb insertion.
"ANTED— Good Fern and Palm growtr and
general worker. Salary $10.00 per week.
Address T. H., Florists' Exchange.
W^
FLORIST wants situation to grow general stock,
or in store. Reference. 10 years' experience.
Address Florist, Richmond HIU, N.Y.
POSITION wanted. FirBt-cIassRoaegrower. Good
man for large place ; 35 years experience in
commercialand private gardening. Florist, Box 47.
OressklU, N. J.
SITUATION wanted, Indiana preferred, first class,
all around, growing, designing, etc., age 8i,
strictly temperate; reMonable terms; references.
Address, stating wages, etc., J. H., care Florists'
Exchange.
J1ELPM(VANTED-
N-^N/' >^ rsl -T ^ CD .
A first-class Florist to take charge of 25,000
feet of fflass. Must be strictly sober and
thoroug:hly competent. $75 per month.
Address, J. I>. Bronneman, Harrisburg, Pa.
WHEN WBrriNG MENTION THC FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
W/ANTPn ^ ™^" '^^^ is a flrst-
yy **^ ^ * i-fi-' class rose grower, for a
commercial place; married man prefer-
red. Send copy of reference from last place.
Address, P. O. Box 230, MADISON, NEW JERSEY.
WHEW WWrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
WANTBD-%.-*.A GARDENER.
To do nobbing work and work in store.
State wages and references. Address
W. J., Care Florists' Exchange.
\T7 \ ATTP'Ti^.^A sober and industrious
YyAlVllV-U man for growing cnt
flowers, permanent place to right man;
must be willing to live in country and take
charge. Address, Box 137, TV^estminstex-, Md.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
N/v^>^^ ivi -T e: o .
Traveling Salesman, fully postedin the
line of Plants and Bulbs. Address, with
fall particulars as to previous experi-
, ence, salary or commission expected,
etc. References and bond required.
Address COMPETENT,
Elorists* ExGliaiige* 170 Fulton St., N. T.
IT'OW ^ iV I F*' '^^^ pressure of other
' "*»- v5rH/l>« interests compels me to
sell by well established floral business and hot-
house. Full particulars on application.
BowUng Green, Ky. W. TV. HENDRIX.
WHEN WRITING MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALE.
•yHE best opportunity to make money ever
■*■ offered. A first-class florist establishment
and the only one in one of the best college
cities, with over 6000 very wealthy people.
Splendid cut flower trade all the year. 40 per
cent, can be realized on investment ; everything
new. Big stock of plants for spring sale.
Write for particulars at once. Don't miss this
chance.
J. G. care Florists' Exchange.
mH C^/ P -^ Florist business CPtab-
KmUn O/iUC lished 38 years. The own-
' er's health obliges him to retire. It consists
of Sue store and five greenhouses, fully stocked
for spring trade, and is situated in one of the
most fasnionable summer resorts near New
York, and located in a fashionable part of the
city, which has a population of 35.000 all the
year round and in summer it runs to 50,000. This
is a chance of a life tiitoe for a man with small
capital. Address, G. E. BEEKMAN,
885 Summer St., PATEKSON, N. J.
WHEN wnrriHa mention the pt<MUST'« ^changc
2b2
The Klorist's Exchange.
Method of Cultivating Cinerarias and
Calceolarias,
Paper readhy Mr. Kenneth FirUayson, uf Broolc-
Une, before Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety^ Fehruary 34, 1894.
When the cinerarias of to-day are
compared with the Cineraria cruenta
brought from tlie Canary Islands in 1777,
and supposed to be the progenitor of the
present Tarieties, the progress seen is
truly remarltable. We have now, in the
best types, compact plants, flowers fre-
quently three inches in diameter and
sometimes more, the petals broad and
overlapping each other, and the outline
a perfect circle. The cineraria is emi-
nently well suited to the decoration of
the cool greenhouse and conservatory,
it.s bright and gorgeous color arresting
attention at once. For a house plan t it
is but an indifferent subject, the gas and
heat destroying it in a short time. But
if there is a large bay window, or similar
structure attached to a dwelling house,
in which plants are kept, the cineraria
will do well there. For cutting purposes
it is not well adapted, on account of the
flower spikes being stiff and formal, and
wilting quickly in warm rooms.
Cinerarias are propagated by seeds and
cuttings, the latter method being seldom
resorted to and only to be recommended
for perpetuating extraordinarily good va-
rieties. It is impossible to grow as large
a plant in the same time from a cutting
as from seed. The best seed ought to be
purchased, for it is as easy to grow good
strains as bad ones. The seed should
be sown, for large and early flowering
plants, in the latter part of May or early
in June, in pans or boxes four inches
deep. These must be well drained, and
have a thin layer of sphagnum overthe
drainage to prevent the soil from enter-
ing it. The main aim in regard to the
soil at this stage is lightness and poros-
ity ; therefore leaf mould and clean,
sharpsand should be used in equal parts,
with an additional fraction of fibrous
loam. The pans or boxes should be failed
within about an inch of the top, and then
made smooth and level. Sow the seeds
evenly all over the surface ; cover them
lightly a little more than their own
depth, press gently with a smooth board ;
then water with a fine spray-rose and
put a pane of glass over the top of the
pan to check evaporation. Consign the
pans now to a frame to prevent draughts ;
the seeds will soon germinate, therefore
be watcliful, and as soon as they make
their appearance well over the soil re-
move the glass from the pans, in order
that they may not become lanky. If the
frames are some distance from the glass,
the pans may be taken out and put on a
shelf near the light, but not where the
sun will strike them, for this would be
instant destruction at this stage of their
growth. The frames in which the plants
are to be grown during the Summer
should have a northern exposure — that
is, the higher side sliould face south and
the lower side north. If there is a high
board fence or wall as an additional
shade, so that the sun could not shine on
them at any time, this would be au ideal
position, not only foroinerarias but for
many other plants. When this cannot
be found, the glass must be painted with
a thin coat of white lead mixed with
turpentine or kerosene. Lath shades
should also be made of the same width
as the sashes, the frame work one inch
square with diagonal braces, and the
laths one inch wide, half an inch thick,
and the same distance apart. The seed-
lings being in boxes underneath this
carefully prepared canopy, they will
make rapid growth, and in a short time
can be transferred from boxes to three-
inch pots, returning them to the frames
thereafter and plunging them in coal
ashes or any other loose material, up to
the rims of the pots, coal ashes being
preferable on account of its porosity and
the barrier it offers to earth worms. The
soil at this potting may have a further
addition of loam and a corresponding
decrease of sand, with a small quantity
of well-decayed cow manure added.
All that is necessary now for a while is
shading, watering, and syringing over-
head at least once a day on hot,
bright days — preferably in the evening
when the sun has passed entirely over
them — this furnishing the necessary
moisture in the bed and keeping down
thrips and red spider. Green fly must
also be looked after with the utmost vigil-
ance. The best way to combat it, while
the plants are growing in frames, is to
chop tobacco stems and strew them over
the surface of the beds to a considerable
thickness, renewing them at intervals.
This is the only time that cinerarias can
be considered difficult to grow, for in
spite of all care some of them are likely
to vanish. The hot and dry atmosphere
from the latter part of June to the middle
of August is a severe trial to any rapidly
growing plant. After the middle of Au-
gust it is comparatively easy for the cul-
tivator, and instead of being at his wits'
end to keep them living and healthy, his
trouble will be to keep them provided
with pot room, for, like many other
rapidly growing plants, they should not
become pot-bound until they are in the
pots in which they are to flower. For
commercial purposes, seven-inch pots are
large enough ; for show and exhibition
purposes, eight and nine inch pots may
be used, the latter being sufficient for
very large plants.
Returning to the plants in the three-
inch pots, all that are strong and healthy
and have filled their pots with roots may
be transferred to pots two sizes larger at
each successive potting. This is for nov-
ices; but the professional may use one
size larger, that is, from a three to a six-
inch size, and from a six to a nine-inch,
but much tact and knowledge are required
in watering plants after such ample
shifts. This extreme latitude in potting
cannot be extended to any but rapidly
growing plants. At this stage the soil
plays the most important part. The chief
component of soil for all plants with few
exceptions should be composted sods
from a grass pasture that has not been
tilled for a considerable time. The best
sods are those found in hollows in such
pastures. The sods should be cut of the
usual thickness for sodding, and piled
up with a layer of cow manure free from
litter between every three layers of sods.
If they can be left for a twelvemonth in
this pile before using they will become
mellow and better, and the fertilizing
agents in the manure will be more thor-
oughly incorporated. The compostshould
be chopped with a pickaxe or spade be-
fore using, the fineness of the chopping
depending on the nature of the plants to
be potted, butit should never be too finely
chopped or screened. Leaf mold and
fine clean sand, in quantity according to
the nature of the plants, may be added at
this time, mixing thoroughly and if pos-
sible leaving the compost for a month
before using. The soil wUl then go
through a process of fermentation which
will sweeten it. For the final potting of
cinerarias a six-inch potful of pulverized
sheep manure, a ten-inch potful of leaf
mold, and two ordinary shovelfuls of
sharp sand may be added to the sods and
cow manure.
In October, the plants being in the
flowering pots, the pots should not be
plunged more than one-third their depth
in the plunging material. The nights in-
creasing in length and the sun being less
strong, evaporation is less rapid, and
everything that tends to excess of mois-
ture will make them spindly. Considera-
ble of the morning and afternoon sun
should be admitted to build up a stocky
and sturdy constitution. The best strains
are naturally stocky and will as a rule
form pretty shapely plants without much
training on the part of the cultivator,
but some of them will be disposed to
throw their leading flower head to a con-
siderable height above the foliage, im-
pairing the beauty of the plant. This
must be corrected as soon as it is noticed,
by nipping out the central flower spike,
so that the lateral spikes may assume the
command, as they will almost invariably
do, rising to a uniform height above the
foliage and forming a close, dense head.
The plants ought to be taken into the
greenhouse any time in November for
early flowering, which will commence in
January, or earlier if desired. The proper
night temperature in Winter is from 40
to 45 degrees, on bright sunny days 55 to
60 degrees ; with abundance of air when
the weather permits. With this treat-
ment they will be so free from insects
that there will seldom be occasion to
fumigate more than once during the
Winter.
Cinerarias are gross feeders and will
take an abundance of food after the pots
are well filled with roots. Once or twice
a week will not be too often to give it,
provided it is not too strong and the
weather is bright. A heaping table
spoonful of guano and the same quan-
tity of soot in six gallons of -water may
be used ; the soot intensifies the color.
Liquid cow manure is very good as a
stimulant and can be used freely. Stan-
den's fertilizer is excellent, but as it is
not easily dissolved in water it is better
to spread it over the surface of the earth
in the pots, where it will dissolve gradu-
ally. A teaspoonf ul is sufficient at one
time for a ten or twelve inch pot ; it is
better to repeat oftener than to give too
large a dose at once.
The culture of the calceolaria is simi-
lar to that of the cineraria in almost
every particular. The former, however,
is not generally sown until about the first
of August; the seeds being much smaller,
require more attention in their early
stages to insure success. Being even
more impatient of high temperature than
the cineraria, they require the coolest
and shadiest position to germinate freely.
They are also more sensitive to bright
sunlight, and therefore must be well
shaded in sunny weather. They must
always be kept close to the glass,
whether in frames or greenhouses, to
encourage a sturdy and stocky growth.
The green aphis is particularly partial to
this plant ; it will attack the under sides
of the leaves and increase in great num-
bers before its presence is otherwise dis-
covered, therefore the under sides of the
leaves must be examined frequently.
Strewing tobacco stems in quantities
round the pot is the best way of warding
off this enemy. The plants require an
abundance of water when well grown,
but as little moisture as possible should
be tolerated on the benches when they
are in full flower, otherwise the flowers
will get spotted very quickly. Shading
when in flower is very necessary, the
beauty of the flowers being preserved
thereby to double the time it would
otherwise last.
Chrysanthemum Notes.
It is none too early to beein paying some
attention to our stock plants, and if we
have not already decided what kinds we
will plant and how many of each kind, the
sooner we do so the better, and then we
can make all necessary preparations. It is
too early yet, I consider, to put in cuttings
to plant out next June or July, for plants
rooted now would need altogether too
much room and labor during the next
three or four months; and with most of us
at this season of the year empty space on
our greenhouse benches is none too plenti-
ful. The end of March or beginning of
April is soon enough to propagateall kinds
of which we have sufficient stock, and it is
poor economy to throw away all our stock
plants in the Fall except perhaps half a
dozen, and expect from these to raise sev-
eral hundred young plants : a much better
plan is to save plenty so that you can put
in about all the cuttings you need at one
time, and not be obliged to use the small,
weakly stock, either.
Unless the stock plants are in a very cool
house, they will now be growing freely,
and if cuttings are not wanted they had
better he topped ; they will then produce a
good batch about four weeks from now. In
purchasing scarce varieties either as stock
plants in the Fall or young plants in
Spring, I have found it a good plan to
plant a row of them on the sunny side of a
rose bench, in a good light house ; if not
planted too close to the rose plants they do
no harm, and will produce any quantity of
good cuttings. I have obtained as many
as three hundred from one plant in this
way during the season. Whenever it is
necessary to hurry stock in this manner
the cuttings should be taken off as soon as
large enough to handle, always leaving
one eye to break from on the shoot cut
back. Cuttings of this kind root in about
ten days, and in ten days more they, too,
can he planted out and set to reproduce
themselves. In rooting chrysanthemums ,
any good, moderately warm place will an- !
swer ; if sunny, they must be shaded for a '
few days ; bottom Iieat is not essential.
One thing, however, is of the greatest im-
portance : they require lots of water and
must never be allowed to wilt ; sheets of
newspaper spread over them will prevent
this. I think most growers make a mis-
take in growing too many varieties. (It
must be understood that these remarks
have reference to the growing of cut
blooms for market only.) There is no ad-
vantage in having one hundred or more
kinds; they are only a nuisance. Neither
is it wise to grow many varieties of mixed
color. Compact flowers which pack well,
clear, decided colors, handsome foliage,
stiff stem with a flower of good size, is
what takes in the market to-day, and all
that fail to come up to this standard
should take a back seat in a cut flower
growing establishment. In these times of
close competition and an overcrowded
market we can't afford to grow anything
but the very best, and the best, after all,
are almost as cheap as the ordinary, com-
mon kinds. I append a list of twenty va-
rieties which I class as early, mid-season
and late, which would give a sufficient
variety for most purposes.
Early House : Ferdinand Bergman,
Ivory, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Vivian Morel, Mrs.
J. G. Whilldin, Mrs. Craige Lippincott.
Mid-season : The Queen, Niveus, G. W.
Childs, .Mermaid, Pres. W. R. Smith, Eug.
Dailledouze, Wm. H. Lincoln.
Late : Mrs. Jerome Jones, Minnie Wana-
maker. Flora Hill, CuUingfordii, Maud
Dean, Harry Balsley, L. C. Madeira.
Cromwell, Conn. ROBEKT SIMPSON.
St. Louis.
Mr. George WaldbABT, brother to and
late foreman for Mr. Alexander Waldbart,
has undoubtedly the most novel and at-
tractive cut flower store in the city, at 516
North Grand ave. I call it store, though
really it is but a modidcation of a green-
house, being constructed almost entirely
of glass. The front is a broad even
spanned section of a greenhouse, about 20
feet long and 25 feet wide, with the glass
gable fronting to the street and forming an
attractive show window. In fact, the en-
tire store is displayed to the street, except-
ing a 10x15 lean-to house opening from the
rear of the front and used as a workroom,
where floral work and packing may be
done. This rear room is separated from
the front by a glass partition rendered non-
transparent by being painted white, but
the center of the front house and standing
immediately opposite the entrance is an
attractive sales counter in front of an ice-
box. One question that occurred to us
was whether this salesroom would not be
too hot in the Summer time ; but I under-
stand Mr. Waldbart intends to shade it
well. Messrs. Thompson, Anderson &
Kennedy, I am told, are the architects
and builders of this natty little establish-
ment.
Mr. Feed. C. Webek was found almost
too busy to know anything of hard times.
Trade, he said, was very good and he could
in no way complaim. He had some very
nice Testout, Kaiserin and Meteor in his
ice box. These blooms had been sent in to
C, F. Wors, the commission man, by W.
W. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., and deserve
particular mention because of their excel-
lent quality.
Regarding chrysanthemum show Mr.
Weber says he can secure a large number
of prizes similar to some he secured this
year in which the winning flowers went to
the donor of the prize. Thus, if a lady
would offer S15 for best 20 roses of any one
kind the winning flowers would go to her.
He does not sanction the holding of a
show, however, if the rental will be as high
as in the past. B. H. MiCHBL.
Newburgh, N. Y.
John H. Valentine, representing the
Ghadborn-Kennedy Company, of Fish-
kill, N. Y., manufacturers of the auto-
matic ventilator, sailed on February 31,
per steamship ' ' Majestic, " for England,
in the interests of his firm. He will also
visit France and Germany.
Toledo, O.
The SA,NDtrsE:y Floral Co. is now
cultivating between four and five thou-
sand plants to be used in decorations for
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com-
pany.
Portland, Ore.
Preparations are being made for a
flower show to be held here this Spring,
and a schedule of awards has already
been prepared.
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253
MARCH 17, 1894.
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CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Clean and healthy stock, right from propaga-
ting bench, includinjr Hinze's "White, Portia,
Starliglit, Mrs, Fisher, Ijizzie McGowan,
Emily Pierson and Grace Wilder. Cash
with order. $1.00 per 100 ; $7.60 per 1000.
W. J. SNOW, - Waterlrary, Conn.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
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BORN FUMiGATINE-KILLS GREEN FLY-GUARANTEED EFFEGIIVE.
More effective than Tobacco Stems, i Easier to Apply than Tobacco Stems.
Made from stroneest Tobacco Leaf known, You set four ounces in tin pan, apply match,
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$2.00 per case, (50 lbs.) 011 cars at Biew Vork City.
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Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., 1024 Market St., Pliila.
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C. 4. KDEHN 1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
T. W. WOOD & SON.Oth * Marshall St.Richnion(l,Va
WISCO.VSIN FLORAL EXCHANGE,
131 Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wis
PORTLAND SEED CO., 171 2ii St , Portland, Oreg
J. A. SIJIMERS, Toronto, Out. (Agt. for Canada.
Address N. F. MCCARTHY, Treasurer and Manaeer, I Music Hall Place
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And other Trailing Plants with
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are a needed feature to-day in any
well appointed Florist establishment
where retail orders are taken. Sup-
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Send for list to
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BETTER THAN ATOAD.
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insert toothpicks, by
which to fasten them
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fringements prose-
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21n. Letters. $3 per 100
Postage, 15c. per 100
Before purchasinK
send for free sample
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& Co., Phlla.: N. Steffens, New York ; Aug. Rolher &
Sons, New York; Ed. S. Schmld, Washington. D.C-;
Jas. VicJt's Sons. Rochester, N.T.; T. W. Wood &
Sons. Richmond, y a.; J. ./i. Simmers, TomAto, Out.
WHEN wRmNo MermoN -twcnjQBiqT*4^Qi*Nve^
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BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28th STREET,
NEW YORK.
We lead in American Beauty, i
Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., 'Sew York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
'>*al6pbone Call,
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 24th St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
B08E8 — American Beauty...
Bennett, Ousiu
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
DucheBB of Albany
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C.Testout..
Meteor
Papa Gontler
Perle.NlphetOB, Hoflte
8ouv. de Wootton —
Ulrlch Brunner
Watteville
Adiamtdms
Abpakagub
bouvabdia
OAUiAS
OABNATioNB- Helen Keller. . .
Daybreak, EdnaOraig.
Scott, Albertini
Stirm King (special $12)
Ophelia, Sweetbrier
McOowan, Michigan
Other fancy aorta .
*' common sorts.
Daffodils
Daisies
Fbkksia
Heliotbopk
Htaoivthb
LlUUM HARBUn
Lilt of the Valley
MlGNONETTK
NAECI881JB
FaNBIEB
Sbolax
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1.00 to 8.00 6.00 to
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2.00 to IS.OOl 4.00 to 6.00
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3.00 to lO.OOl 8.00 t« 12.00
1. 00 to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00
1 00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00
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25.00 to 76.00 60.00 to 76.00
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1.00 to 3 00 2.00 to 2 60
3.00 to 6.00| 2 00 to 2.60
4.00 to
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2 00 2.00 to 3.0C
.76 1 00 to 1 61
2 00 2.00 to 3.l(
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1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00
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1.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.O0
to 3 00 2.r'0 to 3 OC
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to 4.00 2.00 to 3 00
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.75 to 1.00
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1.611 to 2.00
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JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST 30tli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale . Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
.16 1
Prices quoted above are giv(.'n only after ojiretul i.iqir es trnin "" "^ s""'-'-^^.
whUe we do not guarantee their acc((racy, they are all that can he expected Iroi
mSrket which is niOTe subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
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FR£D. £HR£T,
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1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
BD^WARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., flew York,
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
'WHOIiEBAliE DEAIiEB IN
FLOWERS,
GBORGE MIJL,I.£N,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FI-OBISTS' STTPPI/IES.
Olden by mail, telephone, oiprees or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Teleplione 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESHLE k CONINIISSIOII FLOR
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,
■WHOLBSAI.E.
67 Bromfieia St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, ■><•
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADprnHS FORCAmHl
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
9 Buoon SI., Boston, MM*.
WB MAKB A SPBCIALTT OF SHIPPING
choice Bosee and other Flowers, oaretnlly
packed, to all points in Western and Mlcldle
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale -Gut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.
Bloomsbnrsr, Pa.
OBOWXB or oHoxoa
Rests, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
O.OJ). Telphonec'
Send for prices.
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Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
ViTHoirEsXLE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON
\ MUSIC HALL PLAGE.
~ BOSTON, MASS.
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JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS'
SUPPLIES.
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VASES.
W. £LLISOX,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
ASI) ILORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PISE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Succsssorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
I122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO. .
A Complete Line of Wire designs.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
WlioleBale Commission Dealers In
Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
Hoboken, N. J.
' The North Hudson Florists' Associa-
ion win hold a ball at the West Hoboken
/asino, April 4.
Indianapolis.
Mrs. Chas. Eieman had a portion of
ler establishment destroyed by fire on
lie 23d ult. It was caused by an extra
ressure of natural gas, the flames hav-
ig escaped from the fire box and ignited
lie wood. Damage about $1,500.
Frank Saak has a few fine Cattleya
owers to show his customers ; they are
dmired by all. Orchids are much more
ire than diamonds here.
Bertermann reports a good cut flower
■ade. Bulbous stock he reports as sell-
)g slow. Decorations are few this
/inter.
Alfred Pahud is building a fine rose
ouse, and hopes to be in a position next
Winter to meet the keenest competition
F. L. A.
Corfu, N. Y.
\ Tlie florists here are buiming coke to
lieat their greenhouses this Wintei-, in
siead of coal as lormerly, with good
success.
Toronto.
The regular meeting of tlie Gardeners
and Florists' Association was held the
past week. The night was cold and
rough so there were only about twenty
members present, but the meeting was
a lively one. The regular business was
put through quickly and tlien various
matters connected with the profession
were taken up. Among other things it
was suggested that a branch of the As-
sociation should be formed by the florist
members to discuss the prices of stock
and try to regulate trade ; to have cut
flowers properly graded and the price
made as uniform as possible ; also to
make considerable difference in the
wholesale and retail prices. ^"^
The getting out of the prize list for the
next chrysanthemum show was also
brought up and the president called a
special meeting to attend to this matter
so that the list will be printed and in the
hands of the members at the next meet-
ing. T. Manton read a paper on " Deoo
rative Plants," and was given a vote of
thanks, and the meeting closed at
about 10.30.
Trade has been poor lately. Good
("OSes are scarce without the price for
them being high. Carnations have
been plentiful, mixed ones retailing, in
many places, for 25c. per dozen, but
Daybreak, Harrison, and a few other
good ones fetch from 50c. to 60c. Bul-
bous stock is a drug on the market.
T. M.
Montreal.
Trade is fairly good for Lent. Funeral
work the last few days has helped con-
siderable. There is not much going to
waste, with the exception of Von Sion
and, possibly, tulips. The demand for
these has fallen ofl: very much. Good
roses and carnations are not too plentiful
yet, and I don't think they will be for
some time, judging by the look of the
various places around.
The annual "stag" drive took place
list week, some sixteen members turning
out. Six sleighs took them around. The
first stop was at the botanic gardens
where the mixed collection of plants
grown reflected credit on the grower, G.
Goupland. Next stop was at Jim Mc-
Kenna's, where the roses and carnations
were looking well though off crop justat
present. Jim has a flue lot of shamrock
ready for March 17. His mushrooms
have been splendid this Winter. The
Inext call was at Campbell's (after a very
cold drive). Colin has a fine lot of
glass, three of the houses being quite
new. His roses and carnations were not
in first-rate trim, but he has some extra
fine Harrisii, rather too early for Easter
though. Spireas were looking well and
he has lots of bulbous stock good.
After a good lunch at Harvey's the
party moved on to Bain's, where things
in general looked very well, azaleas
being extra fine. S. S. has several new
houses (Toronto style) ; he has also over-
head hea'ing, which is most certainly a
failure.
The next place was Martin's, where
they were getting ready for Spring trade.
Spireas were looking well here. After
looking through the houses the party
was invited to enter the dwelling house
where hot coffee and sandwiches made
all feel warm again. As it was nearly
dark we had not time to call at David-
son's though no doubt Bill has a large
stock as usual.
C. Campbell, who has been very ill, is
just getting around again.
J. KiRKWOOD is seriously ill with La
Grippe.
W. MoTT, of Philadelphia, was in town
last week ; he reports trade very fair.
J. B.
Baltimore.
The Market.
It is surprising where all the flow-
ers go to. Lent is here, when the stores
expect decreased sales and the grower a
waste of his stock ; but with all the cry
of hard times there are so many enter-
tainments that flowers are in continual
demand. Some of the more popular
varieties are scarce. The price of stock
still holds up, bulbous flowers being the
only sufferers. Of course, the weather
that we have had the last few days puts
a damper on the sales, but that is only
fleeting, and as soon as the sky overhead
shows signs of clearing, the shoppers are
out and the trade goes ahead. Some
very fine stock is now coming in. On
all of the flowers one can see the touch of
Spring. Prices rule same as last quoted.
Club UatterB.
In order that there should be some
variety in the proceedings of the Club,
some one very wisely thought that a
body like the Baltimore Gardeners' Club
must have some musical talent in its
membership. This opinion was verified
at the last meeting, when, after the
routine work was gotten through, Mr.
Chas. Feast entertained the members
with some flne selections on the piano,
that put life and spirit into the boj s.
The French songs by Mr. Ed. Herrmau
and the German ballads by Mr. Hantske
were the climax of the evening. Mr. P.
Welsh, with his comic songs, was a
treat long to be remembered. Then
there were quintettes and quartettes that
helped enliven the evening.
At the next meeting, when the annual
election of oiflcers takes place, the Club
will hold its annual supper. This year
it will be held in the club rooms, and,
from all indications, will be a very en-
joyable affair. The schedule for the Fall
show is out, thereby giving every one a
chance to know what to grow.
General Xews.
Mr. E. J. Halliday is now at At-
lantic City, recuperating from his last
illness.
ECKHAEDT & Co. have had good suc-
cess with their tomato culture under
glass.
There is a great deal of splitting of
Harrisii lily blooms this year hereabouts.
Blooming hydrangeas for Easter are
scarce around Baltimore this year. Mr.
Ed. Herrman has grown some fine
primroses;
the strain
of seed is
French.
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The FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
Laelia anceps, White Varieties.
LiBlia anceps will always occupy a
prominent place among the most fascinat-
iDg of orchids, and this particularly applies
to the various exceedingly beautiful white
forms that have appeared in such a wealth
of profusion since the marvellous importa-
tions that were distributed in 1885 by
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., of St. Albans,
and Messrs. Shuttleworth, Carder & Oo.,
of London. An amusing error was allowed
to creep into the catalogue of the former
firm when offering some extraordinary
masses by auction. It was stated they
were "sent home from the west coast ot
Africa via San Francisco and New York
by passenger train— substitute Mexico for
Africa, and the matter straightens itself
somewhat. Many ot these masses were
really stupendous, 800 to 500 bulbed giants
being common. Elegant in habit with
shining dark green leaves and graceful
flower stems, surmounted with bloom equal
in size and beauty to the very flnest of the
order ; they deserve a place of honor in the
most recherchfe collection. .
Laslia was the eldest daughter of Cams
Laslius, a Roman patrician who lived B. O.
141 She was remarkable for her beauty
as well as tor the purity with which she
spoke her native language and the rehne-
ment of her style and manner, hence the
name of this genus is in allusion to the
purity and beauty of its flowers.
Taking the oldest and perhaps best
known of the white section, L^lia anceps
Dawsonii, which still rivals the best of the
later introductions. This was introduced
into Europe in 1865 by Mr. Tucker, who
was collecting for Messrs. Low & Co.,
Clapton, England ; it was found iiear In-
quila at a high elevation, about 150 miles
from Oajoica in a barranca sheltered on all
sides by mountains, on rooks by the side
of a running stream, a locality which was
remarkableforits extremes of temperature,
being very warm during the day and very
cold at night. In cultivation it blossomed
for the flrattimeunder alien skies in 1667
when Mr. Dawson, of Meadowbank, near
Glasgow, Scotland, was the fortunate pos-
sessor. The lace Professor Reiehenbach
described the plant a few years later in his
characteristic and forcible style thus ;
" This is according to my taste, a first-rate
beauty among orchids. Imagine a Lfelia
anceps to be of the purest white with its
lip internally beautifully blotched and
striped with rich purple, and keep for it
the genuine green callus; such is the
plant before us."
The next to appear, so far as can be
learned, whs the still unrivaled L. anceps
alba, which was exhibited in London he-
fore the Roval Horticultural Society, De-
cember 17, 1878, by Mr. W. Bull, of Chel-
sea, and, needless to say, obtained the
highest award. This the learned professor
also described in terse and vigorous lan-
guage. He says (Oard. Chron., i, 1, '79) .
"A new chaste beauty ; a very unexpected
one It is of the purest white, the column
light green, the disc of the lip faintly yel-
low. To say a word to recommend such a
variety might be like 'carrying owls to
Athens'— viz., doing something quite su-
perfluous."
The next to appear was the superb L.
anceps Williamsii, figured in Mr. Will-
iams' Orchid Album, and which gained a
first-class certificate from the R. H. S. on
February 12, 1884. This sprung from an
importation of Mr. Sander's in January,
1881. The flowers are pure white, with the
throat and crest yellow, striped with red-
dish brown.
LEelia anceps virginalis nex.t saw the
light ; practically the same as L. a. alba.
It differs slightly in the form of the lip,
which, In the latter, is rounded, without
dent or depression, and lies flat, neither
compressed nor refiexed towards the end,
as in virginalis. It also came from the
Sanderian importation of January, 1881.
This variety obtained a first-class certifi-
cate In 1880.
In 1884 and 1885 two new and remarkably
elegant forms appeared, both from the
rich consignment ot 1881. These were L. a.
Percivaliana and L. a. Hillii. The former
has white sepals and petals, tinged with
soft rose, the side lobes tipped with deep
purple, and the front lobe heavily marked
with deep purple, behind which it is
stained with pale lemon, the throat being
dotted with purple. It is a lovely variety,
and appears to be singularly fragrant in
the early morning.
L, a. Hillii is a comparatively small
flowered variety; the sepals and petals are
white, the lip delicate rose with a yellow
crest, the throat being veined with purple.
LiBlia anceps Veitchii, another fine white
form, has white sepals and petals, the side
lobes of lip streaked and spotted with pale
rose; anterior lobe rose purple, with deeper
spots and streaks. „ ^ . . .
The glorious variety, Sandenana, is in
the way ot Dawsonii, but much larger, and
of greater substance ; the rich crimson
mauve blotch on the anterior disc of the
lip is separ/ited into two sections, thus
difiering from Dawsonii, where the blotch
is continuous.
Two companions of equal merit were in-
troduced contemporaneously with tbis—all
from the phenomenal importations ot ISSo.
These were L. anceps St^ella and L. anceps
Schroderiana, the former pure white with
yellow throat marked with crimson lines,
and the latter, considered by many to be
the very acme of perfection ; to quote Mr.
Sander's description (Beichenbacbia, Vol.
I page 29, second series) it is " lustrous,
satiny white; very large sepals and petals,
larger than in any other white variety ;
labellum very broad, with a ricli orange
disc running to the baseof the mid^acima,
where are also a tew crimson-pnrple longi-
tudinal and forked lines radiating out-
wards. This noble laelia has colossal
pseudo bulbs, when fully developed, re-
sembling more some of the Schomburgkias
than the normal bulbs of the Mexican
Lselia anceps."
These three forms come from near the
Pacific Coast, and consequently from a
warmer district than the ordinary anceps ;
therefore a little more heat will be found
necessary in the cultivation.
Among other white forms may be men-
tioned blanda, sepals, petals white, tinted
with pale rose, the side lobes of the lip
dotted with purple and the anterior lobe
deep purple ; Kienastiana, sepals white,
petals tinted pale rose, side lobes of, lip
tinted rose, anterior lobe like Dawsonii.
Calvert's var., sepals and petals white,
side lobes of lip margined rose pur-
ple, anterior lobe deeper purple. Ves-
talis, to all intents and purposes, is
simply Stella, having pure white sepals
and petals, with purplish stains or streaks
on the side lobes of the lip." The variety
Williamsii is also very near these two
forms, but does not attain such dimen-
sions. . , t e
A further grand addition to the ranks ot
white anceps is L. A. Amesiana, named in
honor of the late Mr. F. L. Ames, of Bos-
ton The outline ot the flower is quite
identical with Dawsonii and possesses the
same form, substance and wax-like appear-
ance. The sepals and petals are pure
white, with a delightful pearly blush on
the outer halves, the latter having a crim-
son stain at their extremities. The label-
lum is extremely fine ; the side lobes form-
ing the tube are white outside and yellow
within, striped with purple ; the mouth of
the tube being folded back to the extent of
its ro^y flushed margins. Three ridges of
deep orange yellow run along the center of
the labellum and meet the rich violet
marking of the tront lobe. This brilliant
and remarkable lislia is another of the
marvels of Sander's 1881 importation. It
was originally purchased by the late Mr.
Enoch Harvey, of Aigburth, Liverpool,
from the St. Albans establishment m July,
1883; a peculiarity in the psuedo-bulbs
catching the eye of this shrewd orchidist.
After some years it flowered, when lo, this
gem appeared. It once more fell into
Sander's hands at a cost ot two hundred
guineas, and ultimately it.iourneyed across
the Atlantic to find a resting place in the
renowned collection formed by the late
Mr. F. L. Ames. , . , . . ^
The list ot choice white forms has ]ust
been augmented by the addition of the
glorious Lcelia anceps Ashworthiana,
which was exhibited in London before the
orchid committee of the Royal Horticul-
tural Society, and was unanimously ac-
corded a flr.st-class certificate. The flow-
ers are very large, of extraordinary sub-
stance, pure white— sepals, petals and lip—
the throat being striped with deep mdigo
blue lines, which is also carried to the side
lobes with a faint feathering of the same
color on the upper portion of the front
lobe This is decidedly unique, and was
justly the center ot a large admiring
crowd.
A wonderful group of L. anceps was ex-
hibited at this meeting (January 16, 1894),
containing nearly all the foregoing varie-
ties. Rarely it ever has so beautiful a sight
greeted the eyes ot members, and the ap-
preciation of the committee was shown by
the silver medal awarded for the group.
It would not be out of place here to quote
a few remarks addressed by M. Kienast
Zolly to the 1-ardener's Chronicle on this
subject. This gentleman's knowledge of
the plants in their native home may be of
service to the cultivator.
"This orchid is invariably found on the
margin of the virgin forest, growing on the
trunks of trees and on the very slender
branches, exposed to a powerful sun and
to strong winds, often also clinging to the
rocks covered with the remains ot leaves
and moss under the same conditions
"During the rainy reason, from May to
October, these plants are daily drenched
by the torrents of rain, of which they ex-
perience the full force, often for five con-
secutive hours, and are thoroughly wet
throughout the night. About 6 o'clock m
the morning a sharp and fresh wind com-
ing from the highest peaks of the Cordil-
leras—many of which are capped with per-
petual snow— begins to dry the plants, a
work which the burning sun completes,
pitilessly shining on them for several
hours, until the daily storm drenches them
again. Under these conditions Laelia an-
ceps grows with extraordinary vigor and
fiowers about the end of October or Novem-
ber, just at the time when the new bulbs
arrive at their perfect development. After
the rainy season has been over some weeks,
the absence of water, combined with the
strong winds, commences to produce an
opposite effect ; growth stops, the newest
bulbs become firm and ripened so as to
prepare the plant for a thorough and nec-
essary rest.
"About the end of February from the
base of the new bulbs are seen to appear,
from a small circle, six to ten or more new
roots. It is at the time of the short rainy
season— the 'chipichipi' ot the Indians, the
Golden Rain of the coffee planters— when
very fine rain falls almost like a fog.
These young roots eagerly seek the neigh-
boring debris and moss, but their tips are
always in the air. The 'chipichipi does
not saturate the plants, as it Is too weak,
and hardly able to refresh them ; thus the
plants rest, getting plenty of repose until
the new roots, nourished by the continu-
ally increasing dew, have attained their
full development. Then, in March, the
new growth appears at the bases of these
latter bulbs. It is the time of awakening.
"These indications are sufficient to show
what is the proper mode of cultivation to
be followed in our houses. My experience
of eleven years has taught me that good
cultiva,tion depends chiefly on full expos-
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agement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The busineSwHl he conducted al be^'-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have acSord
mgly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now nremVed to fin th^
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out th?best and mo,?
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our inteSfon to leal in further
rh?t'ir.'?S'IT^°"?'*'"^S'^'""''°=^°' y""^ patronige in the belief tha" we can supply^ust'
we know yo^u wfll S?ve us'Sfor'der"^""" satisfactory to all. Send for price "^'jg-^^f^-P^es Ld
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Sallna St., Syracureri! Y.
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
AT LOSnieST HHTSS.
L. HARRIS & SON,«^hlKLf.;,S,T^
p. O. BOX lis
FOUNDED 18&0,
THE RBED GI.ASS COMPANY,
65 Warren Street & 46, 48 & 60 College Place,
One Block from 6th and 9th Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS <^ I jA^C^C^
ror Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc. ^ktTsfaction
ixiV^'lT"*^'"*'. ^**'™''**» ™<» Correspondence invited. Mention paper.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Ircliltects and Hot-water Engineers.
Send for cataloprue, enclosing- four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
NEPONSET FLOWER POTS
OFJVATERPROOF PAPER, LIGHT, DURABLE, UNBREAKABLE AND CHEAP.
TOMATO GROWERS have used them with success and
proved their appreciation by repeated orders.
CABBAGE GROWERS have tried them and duplicated
their orders.
MARKET GROWERS of JVerbenas, Alyssum, Coleus,
and other plants which do not shim moisture, have used
them extensively in repeated seasons.
RECOMMENDED for light and safe packing of tender and
valuable plants; for the marketing of Ferns, Dutch
Bulbs, Lily of the Valley and the like.
COST about forty per cent, less than earthern pots and weigh
considerably lighter, thus saving in first cost and
freight.
For PRICE MST and further particulars address
'BOLESALG I AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. - - Now York, P. O. Station E.
& J. FAHOUHAR, .... Boaton Mass.
Who furnish samples by mail, postpaid, on receipt of
II CIS. 14 CIS. 17 cts. 2a fta. 4n cts. 60 cts.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish tliem iu vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. Itwillbetoyour
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "'' "Ih^lIdelp'SI'Ta."*''''*'
WAREHOUSES {^^^Zi'lVei^faZ'dSrs^St^Je^^'Silf^fj'^'^' ""■ ^^
Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity.
THOIGHT KINO OF BOILER
AGENTS, ) 1
in cts.
or I doz.
3Min. 2)^iu. 3 in. 3}^ in. 4 in. Sin. 6 inch pots.
W. BIRD & SONS, aiiinuracturerg, EAST WALPOLE, MASS.
R0Y4L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
For a Greenhouse.
258
THE Klorist's Exchange.
COLD STORAGE PIPS.
Ready for
Immediate Forcing
for Easter.
S. WHITTON <fc SONS,
9 ami 11 Roberts Sliect, tirica, N.Y.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
Jo Whom this may Concern:
Dealers in Plants and Landscape
Gardeners are requested to correspond
with me before purchasing their Roses,
Azaleas, etc., as I shall have to offer
during the planting season, a grand
collection of fine stock grown by the
Boskoop Holland Nursery Associa-
tion, the prize takers at the World's
Fair, Chicago. Address,
C. H. JOOSTEN, Agent,
3 Coentles Slip, NEW TOKK.
G MEHTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
urBDCIIAC Mammoth, perrecily clean
I tHDClindi and strong plants. $a.0O per
100. Transplanted cuttings, Sl.OO per 100.
Rooted cuttings, $6.00 per 1000, all to color. Cash.
W. B. ■Woodruff, Florist, Westfleld, N. J
Here is Something for
Wide-Awake Florists.
A plant if grown in quantities that will swell
your bank account for little outlay.
The Blue Daisy Agathse celestina.
It is equally as good a plant for pot culture as
to be grown on benches, and blooms as freely
as our well known White Daisy or Marguerite.
The flowers are of a very pleasing sky blue color,
the size of a silver half dollar; are borne on
stilt stems about eight inches long; they are or
good substance and have excellent keeping
qualities. The flowers of this blue Daisy bring
»30.00 per 1,000, and will prove a great ac-
quisition to our Cut Flower List.
Orders are booked now and filled strictly in
rotation. Well grown plants will be ready May
St Price $2.00 per dozen; $10.00 perlOO. Well
rooted cuttings, $75.00 per 1000. Terms cash.
C. EISELE & CO., llth and Je«erson Sts., Phil.
WHEN WHITIHG MEHTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HEHDERSOll'S^
HUGE FlOWEniHG
German Sand Crown
iiLy«n.tniL[ypiPS
Were put in Cold Storage at 28° immedi-
ately on receipt of pips in November.
We can furnish either
"BI«LIH" or "HAMBURG"
... in case lots of 3,500 pips only,
at ;$ 18.00 per case.
PETER HEUDMN & CO., 35 & 31 Cortlanilt St., NEWyORK.
For Sale. t>
lO finest varieties of double Petunias.
Strong 2 inch pot plants, per loo, $2.00;
$18 00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings of
same, $1.25 per 100; free by mail.
Alternanthera.— Par. Major, Rosea
nana, Aurea nana, Tricolor, rooted cut-
tings, fall grown, in flats, perioo, 60 cts. ;
free my mail; $4.00 per 1000 by Express.
Anthemis Tinctoria, hardy Golden
Marguerite, rooted cuttings per 100, $1.50
free by mail.
OWENSBORO, KY.
»'%%ifc/%/%^'
CAPE FLOWERS.
1.
NEW IMPORTATIONS.
5000 lbs. the very best at $1.00 a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $9.00.
800 lbs. good quality at 75 cents a pound; m 10 b, ots, $7.00.
3700 lbs, good second size flowers at 50 cents a pound; in 10 lb. J^^,^*-50-
Manufacturer of METAL DESIf^y
porter and Dealer in FLORISTS'/, ' /LIES,
415 E. 34th St., Hew York, ne^^ ^fry.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS ■ EXCHANGE : C>^=^=
FliiAN liim
Economicai -Substantial - Safe,
56 STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
Modern Hot-Water Healing
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufaclurers of
FLORISTS" SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
WMEHWBITiriS MEWTIOM THE FtORIST-S EXCH.\NGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSII, LIIILE BE1U11.
10 000 now ready for shipping ; strong plants from
2in'potB ThisispositivelytliebeatBelliDg FjjcUafc
ever introduced ; it needs no special cira 10 bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early In March, ail4
oontinues getiing better as the season fdrauoCB,
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom.
We have been growing this variety tor five years ;
last year we giew 16.000 and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled tore "ae
wholesale orders. It was also the means . f seUmg
other plants, as it was attractive tbereby drawing
ouslomers. Every live Sorist should arow
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early in , -.
ment of $3,00 or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for TOur Spring trade. This will surely be a profit.
abJSveBtoent. a, it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in pots it necessary, at a tar better profit Iban ,
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in less time, Witt
liss care and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size nots For further particulars write tor circular.
Prices :-Plants (rom 2 in. pots. $2.60 per doz^;
SiToO per iS; $6 00 per 60; $l'2.u0 per 100. Oaab
with order.
I,I!!«COLT« I. NEFF, Florist,
40I0 Butler St., Plttsto«rsli, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCMftNG^
ILOOK AT THIS!
And remember we are
the headquarters for
^^^ C O L E U S-^^
And we are agoinpto give you a few thousana
Coleus at such prices tliat will make you laugli.
jrVSX XMINIC OJF IT!
Golden Queen, the best yellow Golden Bed-
demand Crimson Versclmffeltii at $6.00 per
1000; and a fine variety of Eedder, at $0,00
per lOOO, our selection. This is only good until
the 15th of March,
AGEKAXUMS, blue and white, 75c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, the leading sorts, $1.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, Dreer's strain, mi-ied,
$1,50 per lOQ.
PETUNIAS, Double, White, same price.
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties, Sl.OO per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAOE, $1.00 per 100.
The above are Hooted Cuttings,
and in fine condition.
5^- Litieral Discount for Large Orders.
Cash must always accompany the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. • SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
WHEN wRiTina manriati the r-ORisTS exchawge
IlUUa ATJRATCM | 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case
-7 to y 10"
Just arrived. j 9 to 11 " 120
CYCLAMEN PERSICCM, mixed
BEGONIA hyhr. gigantea, (8 colors)
GLOXINIA hyhr. grandiflora, (9 colors)
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Sireel, New York.
$25 00 per 1000
, 40 00 "
50 00
7 50 per 100
, 4 50
, 6 00
These Boilers have a high reputation for Stannchness, Dnrability
»nd Setv and are GREAT COAL SAVERS, Minimnm Friction and
M^umterocity^nlTobtainedbyVERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION^
o„„/i f„r „e« 160-page book giving tnll particulars and a great
1 modem Heating and Ventilation,
-Send for ucw i«„-iv..g,. ..
deal of valuable information on moaem ueaiiug «iu ,<,u„.,»j.v^
ISwith plans and tablemtor correct hot-water work. Mailed fret
Address HIREHDItH IHIFB. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, eiHEVA,H.Y.
gllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllll'I'll"!""'"'""'""""''""'"""""'""'"'''"''"""'"'"""^
""Do Your Grapes Rot?:
Pears blight, crack or spot? Are your Apples, Plums,;
and Cherries imperfect? Powell S
COPPERDINE
°" ale bytnseedsmen, 50c. a Q"art,f "0 Ver gallop aSN^ym^en"'^ I
Mildew (
juuutiw oii'^Flo^raaSd f ruits,"and Kust on Oats, ^
g,,,yf.i..l-,n^.?i]yi.^ilrii;ii;iiii[°^n^?.!,^ri?.:i^;iimm
EXOHANQE
OUR SPECIAL SPRING EDITION NEXT WEEK, MARCH 17, ''^\lkll.T.^\r^T7sT.J'iZ'^^A'!'
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GEN
VOL. VI, Ho. 15
NEW YORK, MARCH 1 0, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
SPECIAL OFFER
. . . FOR . . .
EASTER TRADE
AZALEAS.
Our stock is all home grown, having: been planted out ot
doors the entire summer of 1893, and the plants are all
healthy and well set with buds which are certain to pro-
duce heads of flue flowers. We grc >---,-.
iViuch experience has proven to be the most satisfactory and salable i ^ _,^„ ^ „.„
Heads 13 to 15 Indies in diameter, S9 per dozen; SW per hundred.
Heads 16 to IS inches in diameter, S13 per dozen ; S90 per hundred.
Larger sizes on application.
GENISTAS.
Our stoclc is the largest and finest in this country, and
is offered at exceptionally low prices.
Fine plants in 4 inch pots, S2 per dozen; .«15 per Iiund..^
Fine plants in Cincri pots. S6 per dozen; 1S45 per hundred
line plants in 8 inch pots, 31^ feet higli, with heads 18 to 3<
•nelies in diameter, »3.50 each; S38 per dozen,
txtra fine specimens, which malce grand decorative plants
IS4 to JS15 eacli.
id.
0RCHID5, in bud or bloom, at reasonable prices.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
/I rrW TUINP 0 ^^^ SHOULD BE THINKING
n r L.WW I niiruo OF buying at this time-.
Caladium Esoulentum, 1 to 2 in. diam ner 100
2to3 " ■" " ■
3to4 "
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, iine stock, per 1000, $9.00 "
L. Auratum, 7 to 9 "
1-. " 9toll ■.■.■". "
L. " UtolS
I.. Rubrum, 7 to 9
L. Album, Otoll "
Gladioli, Fine Mixed
" Extra Fine Mixed
" Light colors
" " and White .,«.u„,
CROZY'S CANNAS, varieties and prices on ap'plicatj
.per 100.. $1.25;
" .. 1.40;
" .. 1.75;
2.50;
.$3.50
. 7.00
.10.00
. 1.26
. 6.60
. 8.60
.12.60
. 7.60
,12.50
.10,00
.12.50
,15.00
.20.00
X«.0!
for Forcing stock, delivery when wanted.
1 Koses is well grown stuff in 2J^ inch pots.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria . . . .$8,00
Bridesmaid . 7.00
Mme. Caroline Testout 8.00
La France 5.00
Mme. de Watteville 7.00
Nipiietos ' ,5.00
Bride 5.00
Remember above prices are for 2
Per'e $5,00
Hoste 5.00
Mermet 500
Meteor g.OO
Wootton 6.00
Papa Gontier g.OO
American Beauty '. , eioo
inch pots. If smaller or larger sizes
J wanted, write for prices.
ICO 2Q0
Uncle John (ready April 1,) . . . $10.00 , Daybrealc 13 00
Wm. Scott 5.00 I Buttercup, pot plants only . . '. '. ! eioO
BAHLIAS, dry roots, limited stock, our selection ftin 00
pot plants, Bed, White, Yellow, standard Florists' sort's, readyAprii i'st 8 00
^""i!S?r™r*Ai?.'i?l'f^'™.'?.'i''»*'^*'.^^'^ SEED.S, all general Florists' Supplies. '
ESXIMATES furnished at any time on your wants, if given a chance to do so.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
PALMS! PALMS!!
For Palm Sunday and Easter Decorations. r.ZT:Z::
FAN PALMS— Leaves, per doz., $1.00 ; per 100, $4.00 ; per 1000, $30,00. Plants
without roots, about 3 feet liigh, per doz., $3,00 ; per 100, $20,00. Plants, with-
out roots, 4 feet high, per doz,, $4,00 ; per 100, $25.00.
CABBAGE PALMS— Leaves, per doz., $3.00; per 100, $20,00, Very large
plants, without roots, per doz., $30.00 ; each, $3.00,
CYCAS or SAGO PALM LEAVES, always in stock.
1st quality, $1,00 each ... 3d quality, 75c. each ... 3d quality, 50o. each.
"ALM BUDS, for Church use PAL,M SUNDAY, $1,00 per doz.
WIL,D SMIL,AX per case, $8.00.
THE ATTENTJONlF THE TRADE
Is respectfully called to our PKICE LIST of especially selected
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS, BULBS,
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Which will be mailed to all applicants.
We request the trade to notice particularly our high grade strains of Asters, Calceolaria,
Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Primulas
Stocks and Sweet Peas, also our select list of Cannas, Gladiolus, Dahlias, Lilies and Azaleas.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
WHEW WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
EASTER GooDs.^pLrrir.rr'
Metal Jardiniere Bowls
In Copper-Bronze or Brass-Bronze Finish, to take
the place of the breakable china, majolica or earthen
bowls, for store, window or parlor decorations. They
are manufactured in four sizes to hold standard pots of
6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. size.
They cost$i.35 $1.60 $2.00 $2.40 each.
Or $15.00, $18,50, $22,00, $26.00 the dozen.
Pot-Holders of Celluloid, finished in the best work-
manship, in four colors, to wit r White, Maize, Nile-
Green, and Pale-Pink ; these will hold
7 in 8 in. g in. 10 in. Standard pots.
Cost ,$100 !m. 30 $1.60 $i.go each.
High Parlor Stands for these, of
like color, for $1.25 and $1,50 each.
Metal Fern Dishes
With Earthen Pans.
will help to sell many a well filled pan
of Ferns or Flowering Plants. We
carry two patterns, French, or em-
bossed, and Dresden, or hand en-
graved, in the two most popular sizes
and offer
The French ' '"iJti^t'^
In Copper-Bronze at f i6.oo $18.00
In Silver-plated at ig.oo 22.00
The Dresden in Silver-
plate, with engraved
gilt band - - 30.00 33.00
On all above we allow ten per cent, discount for prompt cash.
AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station £. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Hem York.
260
TTHE Florist's Exchange.
SEEDSMEN 1
ing with the approacU of Spring.
1 are not taking any risks whateTer when you
tinare our flcures. Money wii] not grow m jour
"ifetsfbut our weekly offer of the following hret-
ss stocks will. So catch on, as they are diminisli-
COB.N.
buahel
80 bus. Cory $1.25
40 " Crosby 1.20
80 " Minnesota 1.20
40 " Potter's E.vcelsior 1.26
Stowell's Ever-
green 1.50
Egyptian 1.2Q
Sweet Fodder.... 1.10
800
ONION.
I. Red Wet.hersfle1d$0.£
Yellow Danvers . .7
Yellow Globe
ONION— Cont.
CWCUBIBER.
175 lbs. Russian 25'-.
180 " Imp. Long Green 8oo.
lOO" Green Prolitic... 2oc.
100 " Thorburn's Com-
RADXSH.
1
200 lbs. B. Long Scarlet
S.T 3
100 " E. Deep Soiirlet ^
50 lbs. B. White Bush... I:
90 " Summer Crook-
neck £
85 " Boston Marrow.. '^
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,
54&.56DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT YOU KEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CCPHILA. PA.
pioxinia hybrida crassifolia erecta,
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
Tuberous Begonia, in separate colors,
8.00 per 100.
CHAS. mm, 404 East 34th Street. NEW Ml
m ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS, best strains omy
FLORISTS' BULBS AND PLANTS
MARKET GARDENERS' VEGETABLE SEEDS
FRENCH CANNAS, m best sorts
In Fact, ALL TLORISTS' STOCK IN SEASON.
Now Ready, VAUGHAN'S BOOK FOR FLORISTS. Send for it.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Mirket Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Itea. Cable Address : DeForest Phlla.
Price lists on application.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SP[CIU SPRING EDITimi
NEXT WEEK.
Kindly read announcement on
editorial page, and then favor us
with the advertisement of your
house ; give all the trade an
opportunity toknov? what goods
you handle; don't omit Bargains
and Novelties. We ask your
co-operation in this
Business Edition for Business Men.
26 BiMLAT ST,
HEW YOKE.
N. Y. telephone: 3610, h.
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE
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I BURPEE'S t
I SEEDS I
I Philadelphia. «
k Wholesale Price List for Florists ^
JL and Market Gardeners. ^
»♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■♦
per 100, delivered,
WATER HYACINTH,
per 100, delivered.
CRINUH KIRKII, 9 to
per 1000 or $2.C
ches cireumfer-
i'o.OOperlOO. All perfect bulbs.
AMARYLLIS EQBESTRE. (A. Keeina),
"tolO inches clrcumterenco, (61.00 per ICO: $35.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all Amaryllis
ZEPHVRANTIIES ATAMASCO, fine culti-
^WE SELL SEEDS, t
Special low prices to 0
FLORISTS and DEALERS. J
WEEBER & DON, ^
Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
ind
Tliey
RequlL
the beat at the lo . _
prlcea. TRADB LIST
Issued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENRY A . .DRF.Ej; ,
Phtlailelphla.
and N. Di
»300 per ov
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antonio.Fla.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
HDLSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULBS AND TUBERS.
Belladoniia .
Per Doz.
$0 20
1 00
1 00
•.%.I,ADIIJM ESClTLENTlJItt, medium size ™
• I " second size :J ^
large size J j"
AYt.rn Inrffe " "^
1 00
" 3 00
Liliu
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
iosum Album $6 00
" Roseum 5 OO
" " Rnbrum 6 00
Single Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop
finest strain, in i separate colors. . * 00 $35 00
Comrallaria Majalls, German pips 1 00 8 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, AL,
(big) bulbs 80
Low-budded Roses, in sorts.
Dutch stock 9 00
English stock 11 oo
All other plants 0
for Mar(
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
We have gained the reputat
finest TUBEROSES in the world,
would have the VERY BEST, send to
pie. Two important " " " ■■
nd if yo
7 60
«i •* extra large.
LOXIIMA, fl nest mixed
MNVM KIRKII
kNN A, Star of '91 t 05
" Madame Crozy ■' S!
„.AI»EIRA VINE 5q
XIGRIDIA, concliiflora If,
" Graiifliflora .' TX
alba «
■WHITE SMDER TL.TJ^ 5^
irOMCEA r ANDURAXA ^. %",
KICHARDIA AEBA MACWEAXA '^
I,IEIIJM AURAXUM, 7 toQinohes ]]]]]]'.]]]'.]'.'. 100
" SPECIOSTJM RVBRXJM.'Tto'o'inclKS...'. 100
1. <i " OtoUinches 1^
.> •' At,BlTM, 7 to 9 inches 1 fV
.. " " gtollinches li'--,„S'
Per 100
GI,AI»IOHIS, white and light shades, mixed *2 25
** pink shades, mixed i- i^
" striped and variegated shades, mixed 1 '»
" red and scarlet shades, mixed J ^
" yellow shades, mixed ^ ^
*» superfine, mixed i gc
• ' fine mixed i S2
TUBEROSES, Excelsior Pearl 1™
HYACIKTHIJS Candlcans
»-OUR PRICE LIST OF CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS AND
VEGETABLES SEEDS FREE ON APPLICATION.
JOHN GARDINER & CO., 21 North I3fh St., PHILA., PA.
15 00
5 00
7 60
10 OO
8 OO
10 00
10 00
a 00
2 76
2 76
2 76
4 00
4 00
6 00
5 00
11 00
1000
$20 00
16 00
16 60
10 00
20 OO
12 60
10 00
8 00
12 60
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEIIRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Sweet Pea ''fiZ'.'
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansomo Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - CAL.
QUALITY.
of having the
Quality the best,
the lowest. Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G, FAUST & CO.,
64. & 66 N. Front St. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PRIMROSE SEED
For early sowing, and large
plants. Eight standard ports.
F=»FRirs/iE: ^EieiCD
Mixed specially for Florists.
Packet, containing 400 seeds, SI. 00.
6 .. .. " .5.00.
This advertisement good for 2 months.
HENRY S. RUPP & SONS, Shiremanstown, Pa.
[HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,"
I 4-13 East 34th street, ]
I Near Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK. (
MIGNON ASTER
The Best for Cut Fli
(JULT AND AUGUST.)
PALM SEEDS.
(Prom California and Australia.)
TREE FERN STEMS.
FREESIAS. ^.^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^ Million of
PEEBSIAS, running from 7-16th to
% of an inch.
CALLAS. ^ . „ . „,
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
LIL. LONGIFLORUMS.
CALIFORNIA SMALL^ BULBS.
(Brodiasas, Calochortus, Fritillarias.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send lor it.
We want your orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
Xhe^ Florist's Exchange.
261
Baltimore,
The Market.
Gluts are plentiful. The Gxchauge
is packed with roses and other flowers at
this time. If the weather continues as
warm as it presently is, there will be a
scarcity of good stock for Easter. Violets
j are still coming in abundantly. Carna-
l tions seem to be the only flowers that sell
I well, and of these only the light colored
I varieties.
Carnation Exhibit.
In the prize list for the Fall Show
the Club has considered the popularity of
I the carnation, and, in consequence, has
offered some good premiums open to all
the world. We hope that our Ijrethren in
the carnation belt, as well as the Western
, and Eastern carnationists will compete at
; this show, for the boys around Baltimore
j are anxious to see some of the large blooms
I that are so much talked of and read about.
The prizes offered are $15 for the best six
vases, twenty-five biooms each, in six
J varieties; tlO for the best vase of one
I hundred blooms; $5 for the best vase of
j fifty blooms. There are also offered sev-
j eral other premiums for carnations. The
management hope that there will be a
great display of carnations.
I Notes.
The Dutchman, with his fairy tale
about the profits in forcing bulbs, is
around again.
James McNab has gone heavy into
aquatics. His pond at Catonsville will be
a sight to behold this Summer.
The street fakir is having the harvest at
present.
•^^■^^e^Hi^^^^x^
Boston.
Club Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Gardeners and Florists' Club was held
Tuesday evening, March 6, President P.
Welch in the chair.
The committee appointed to select a
I suitable design tor deceased members re-
i ported, but the decision not receiving the
I approbation of the Club, it was referred
I back to the committee until the next meet-
'mg iu April. There should be nothing
small or niggardlyaboutthis report, for the
result will eventually reflect on the Club
M. H. Norton moved that further busi-
, ness be held over until the next meeting
to allow the guest of the evening, IMr. Wm
I Robinson, opportunity to read his essay
on • Orchid Cultivation," which was car-
iried. Members who failed to be present at
this meeting missed one of the treats of
jthe season, for the bundle of manuscript
read by Mr. Robinson contained not one
smgle line of uninteresting or superfluous
matter, and the hour and a half was well
spent in a literary, as well as professional
sense.
)rbe Market.
There is quite a surplus of cut
|nowers on the market, but not an energetic
one, tor it Is youthful and not troublesome.
iBut business is falling off again, and with
(new crops of roses and carnations, lilies
lind early Spring sorts almost at the door
i drop in prices is expected daily, or before
the Easter rush. Of roses, Mermet and
Bride are m fine condition and cheaper for
luality than ever before. Specimen Jacque-
iiinot. Magna Charta and other hybrids of
mperior quality are a feature of show win-
lows and hold a fair price.
Brunners have not made an appearance
ret, but will.be here in a few days. It will
)e remembered a heavy crop was cut be-
ore this time last year. Harrisii and lonei-
lornm lilies are very plentiful now, and
udging by reports, there will be a fair
tock for Easter.
Carnations are selling very well, but the
tock IS a heavy one, and with gilly-flower,
pirea and other small white varieties com-
ng in rapidly, some of them will be
helved.
A regular meeting of the Massachusetts
lorticultural Society was held Saturday,
torch 3, at Horticultural Hall, vice-presi-
ent Francis H. Appleton-in the chair No
ommittees reporting the following gentle-
len were admitted to membership ; Philip
V Chase, Augustus H. Kelly, John C
•ough. Col. W. L. Chase, Charles A. Lor-
iig,iMarshall F. Ewell and JohnE. Cobb
Immediately after the meeting Mr. John
f; Jack, of the Arnold Aboretum read an
aaressou "Some Insects" before a large
uaience. Many prominent botanists were
itracted by the subject and were enthus-
istic in praise of Mr. Jack's evident
uowiedge and masterly manner of deliv-
rmg this valuable information.
Here and There.
The reported death of Wii. FlND-
LAT, of Newport, K. I., in the last issue
was an error which is gladly acknowledged.
Mr. Findlay is alive and well as per latest
advices from Newport.
The boy who obtained permission to sell
violets between the acts at the Grand
Opera last week has a future before him.
It was something new to Bostonians and
hot cakes were cold in comparison to the
way the bunches were disposed of.
The Boston Globe's pretty flower girl,
Therese Deal, is in an insane asylum at
Westboro. She was a prominent charac-
ter here for many years.
The greenhouses of C. V. Written, at
Dorchester, present an inspiring sight.
Mr. Cotter makes a specialty of rose.i and
his several houses are a mass of bloom
F. W.
Buffalo.
A warm spell of weather, so warm as to
cause fear that bloom would be hastened
in its growth unduly for Easter needs, or
become too soft to handle well, has been
succeeded by a seasonably cool atmos-
phere, in which stock can be better con-
trolled. This warm spell produced a
noticeable increase in the flower supply,
and which was not at all required, as a
light counter trade only is being done. A
look in Long's wholesale place this morn-
ing shows Perle offered at $3 to $5, and
Cusin at a grade higher in price, both in
oversupply. A limited quantity of Jac-
queminot of good quality, from Hudson
river points, found favor with buyers at $3
per dozen, preferably to Meteor, the list of
which lagged at 13 cents. Beauty scarce
and meager in appearance. Some Brun-
ner have been selling well, but are about
n on ft writ h "XrinlQ+o t,o,T., ^^^^^i^ _i i.:
done with. Violets have come in plenti-
fully for several days, and though offered
at bottom prices of flfty cents per hundred
for common stock, and 75c. to $1 for choice,
some remain unsold. Carnations are also
abundant, and buyers' have privilege of
choice at low prices. Callas plenty and
going slow, as are also bulb stocks of all
kinds.
A hasty call at the stores show :
W. A. Anderson taking advantage of
the Lenten dullness to paper and redeco-
rate his store interior, so art and fine flow-
ers will be in their best array combined, in
time for Easter.
Palmeb & Son rearrange their window
displays each morning. Von Sion narcis-
sus of fine quality, of which large numbers
are being forced this season at their Lan-
caster greenhouses, usually occupy one.
W. J.,Jr., possesses the energetic charac-
teristic of making things go, even in times
of dull trade, and during these days a
leader usually is in sight that serves to
bring trade to the store.
^ Geo. Stewabt, at 364 Main st., the latest
m the line, seems to be meetingthe general
success merited by close application and
fair dealing. He has a cinch, as far as the
city is concerned, on the noted Canadian
stock, as he receives of such regularly from
H. Dale, Brampton, Ont.
At Adams & Nolan's, with negotiating on
a new lease and canvassing- for the forth-
coming Club election campaign, "Andy"
as the popular Mr. Adams is locally known ,
finds ample diversion between orders.'
Slowness of trade in spells during the past
Winter is reported, but averaging up fair.
Funeral work demands a good share of the
attention of this firm, who aptly might be
called florists to the municipal gov-
ernment.
J. W. Constantine will shortly move
from his old location, corner of Pearl and
Niagara sts., to Niagara St., between Main
and Pearl, where a commodious basement
will be occupied.
Geo. D. Hale in " The Genesee," makes
his usually flne window displays, and calls
business up to the average. He shows some
good Harrisii.
At Wm. Scott's an activity is notice-
able in daily petty trade, and no doubt but
that here is seen the best display of individ-
ual specimen plants in the city. Easter
business is a large feature of his establish-
ment, and a glance through his houses at
Cold Spring indicates that stock for this
annual business will be plenty and up to a
noted standard.
We found J. H. Rebstook too busy to
talk. What with preparing a new store in-
cluding putting in anew front entire, run-
ning a branch in the market arcade, and
the promotion of outside investment
schemes, he is anything but idle during
Lent. A trio of young ladies handle the
details of his store trade, a prominent fea-
ture of which is the number of violets daily
disposed of. A flne show of blooming
azaleas was also seen.
More stores are rumored about.
ViDl.
Philadelphia.
Mr. Trilow, head of the poultry supply
department of Henry A. Dreer's, is very
busy taking orders and shipping the
Prairie State" incubators and other arti-
cles in that line. Mr. Trilow states that
there is no truth in the report that a batch
of porcelain nest eggs put into an incuba-
tor through carelessness, hatched out a
fine brood of Cochin China fowls.
Maechuetz & Co., 33 and 35 N. Fourth
St., have made large importations for the
U-aster trade of small fancy baskets, pot
covers, fern pans of celluloid, and general
florists' supplies. They show many
charming novelties.
Ernst Kaufmann & Co., lis N. Fourth
St., has also imported a line stock of Eas-
ter goods, fancy and staple goods, metal
designs and cycas leaves.
Mr Whilldin, of the Whilldin Pottery
Co., has been on to New York recently im-
proving the facilities for delivering flower
P9ts froiu the company's depots in Jersey
City and Long Island City, in both of
which business is greatly increasing.
Among the additions are a new team of
hue horses for each establishment.
C. EiSBLE, corner 11th and Jefferson sts ,
has almost entirely recovered from the
consequences of a bad fall he had last Jan-
uary, which cost him a broken collar bone
and ijadly sprained wrist. The former is
healed all right, but the latter is still stiff
It does not, however, prevent him from
superintending his business. His new
store presents a very Spring-like appear-
ance, with Its two large windows full of
ftne Easter and other decorative plants.
Peripatetic.
Princeton, III.
SEEDLING GLAOIOLUS BULBS.
Mostly unbloomed, entirely uncalled,
one inch and upward in diameter,
3610 per thousand. Also one year
seedlings, *6 per thousand. Catalogue
free.
M. CRAWFORD, ■ Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio.
^^ \^ twenty-seventh annual meeting of
the Northern Illinois Horticultural Society
was held at Princeton, February 37,38 and
proved a very successful gathering, the
court house being well filled at all the ses
sions, and a large number of the ladies of
Princeton honoring the occasion by their
presence. Mr. N. P. Colberg, florist, sent
a number of fine plants to decorate the
tables. The election of officers for the en-
suing year resulted in J. V. Cotta, of Nur-
sery, as president ; A. Bryant, of Prince-
ton, first vice-president; C. Auschick,
second vice-president ; E. N. Geeting, of
Rock Falls, third vice-president; J. L
Uartwell, Dixon, secretary, and L. Wood-
ard, treasurer.
In the florist line at Princeton, N. P. Col-
.berg is the representative, anda very pretty
business he has worked up. He started
Mteen years ago like many another of the
early workers with little means but willing
hands, and has now five houses filled with
an assortment of plants to cut from as
well as for decorative purposes in the Sum-
mer. He states the past Winter has been
rather poor, but he does not complain as
he has now got where he can stand a little
setback. Besides the florists' part, Mr G
has wisely added that of small fruits; he
has now ten acres, and is preparing to set
out other flve acres, all on his own land
Out of a little investment of $6 for gold fish
he has made some $300, from having made
conveniences to breed from them. Cold
frames he makes great use of for winter-
ing many things, including young lettuce
plants, which he is able to supply to far-
mers and others who may want a hundred
for hotbeds. Mr. G. is a florist by trade,
having been such in his old Swedish home.
Ess.
Haddonfield, N. J.
John Brown contemplates erecting a
large greenhouse on Main st.
We Grow naHiiag ^
NYMPHAEA is
"THE QUEEN."
Send for [liiiutrated Trade l,ist.
W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.
WATER LILIES.
The following hardy v^irieties can be
supplied in very large quantities and at
low prices :
Nymphaea Odorata,
" " Minor,
" " Rosea,
" " Rosacea,
" " Tuberosa,
GEORGE FARRANT, - Salem, N. G.
LEMDEL HATT
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give ray whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find.my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
Floral Photographs.
We live in an age when every labor and
time-saviug device must be called into
play in order to make ends meet. With
the retail florist much time is expended in
explaining to fastidious customers the
many designs that florist ingenuity is
capable of producing, and when his vo-
cabulary has been exhausted, disappoint-
ment often ensues. To have beside one a
complete list of pictorial work within the
scope of a floral artist, replete with ideas
that cannot fail to please, and therefore
secure customers, is a consummation de-
voutly to be wished. Such a complete list
does Mr. Daniel B. Long, of Buffalo, N. Y.
furnish, and at reasonable prices, consid-
ering the invaluable nature of his goods
He has agents dispersed throughout the
country.and his photographs are easily ob-
tamable. Write him for his catalogue
SPECIAL SPRING TRADE EDITION,
March 17, 1894. First come, best served.
If you want a nicely displayed advert^ise-
ment, send it in before the rush.
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS
The sale of a simple bulb or plant is ofteir
accompanied by a great deal of unneces-
sarily lost time, the purchaser plying you
with questions as to when to plant and
how to take care of it. "We propose to
remedy all this for you, and are getting
out sheets of Cultural Directions for
each different kind of bulb and plant.
When you make a sale in the future, if
you are supplied with sheets of our " Cul-
tural Directions," it will only be necessary
for you to wrap one up with the bulb or
hand one out with the plant, and thereby
effect a great saving of time and bother to
yourself, and give your customers much
more satisfaction, as he or she will be able
to consult the Directions, if necessary, in-
stead of having to run to you for further
advice.
We think this is a good idea, and will
send sample sheets on application.
We will print Cultural Directions for
any bulb or plant as called for.
'i'hese sheets will be printed on white
paper, size 6x9 inches, and will be forward-
ed. Carriage paid, as follows ;
100 of a kind $0.30
1000, not less than 100 of a kind 3.35
OK,
We will send you an assortment of 1000
Cultural Directions, not less than 100 of
I kiud. wirb your business card printed at
foot, for $3.00. Special qnotations made
in large quantities.
The following are now ready :
CHINESE SACRED LILY
CHRYSANTHEMUM,
COLEUS,
CROCUS & SNOWDROP
DAHLIA,
GLADIOLUS,
HYACINTHS,
HOUSE CULTURE OF
PALMS,
M'ihiy CARNATIONS
MUSHROOM,
ROSES,
SWEET PEA,
TRITOMA,
TUBEROSE,
TUBER. BEGONIA,
TUL P
FOE SAMPLES ADDRESS:
fl.TiO[LAMllREPTUPUBiCO,.LTD.
170 FULTON ST., NEW TORI,
262
The Klorist's Exchanoe
EVERV FLORIST OUGHT TO
IlfsWREIHS GLASS AGAINST
BAIL,.
Marie Louise Violet Runners, Rooted.
S6.00 per 1000.
IBy HEISH'V HESS,
COCKEYSVILLE, BALTO. CO., MD.
HfHEH WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
50.000 CAMPBELL. 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
«iK6.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
M. J. BARRY. Saugerties. N. Y.
WHKtl WRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
MARIB tOtJISE VIOI.EXS.
THE OLD STAUDBY.
RUNNERS, in perfect health.
Iwant to sell quick, so speak quick. Need the space.
WANTED 600 DINSMORE ROSES, from 2 or
2J inch pots.
HV. BATTER,
1875 N. Guy Street, Baltimore, Md,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THen-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
Rooted Runners.
NEW LADY H. CAMPBELL, $2.60 per 100.
NEW ROYAL PURPLE, (double) $3.00 per 100.
REGINA, (single) the best purple, forcing violet
known, $1H.00 per 1000.
FELGH BROS, Violet Specialists, Ayer, Mass.
VIOLETS AND DRAGJENAS.
»6.00 per 1000.
DRACjENA INDIVISA, 30 i
In. high, from pota, $3.00. ¥2 00 t
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
LADY H. CAMPBELL.
'nrdi I'rt"*"'^ ■ ' original
Stock
! Invited.
ijjplica-
CUTTINGS
WELL ROOTED
ALL HEALTHY
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
LADY H. CAMPBELL VIOLETS.
6ooo PURITAN CARNATIONS.
Write for Cash prices,
W. R. DAVISON, - Nyack, N. Y.
LOOK AT THIS !
^^^C O L K U S-^^
And we are agoing' to give you a few thousand
Coleus at such prices that will make you laugh.
J^UST THINK OF IT!
Golden Queen, the best yellow Golden Bed-
der, and Crimson Verscliafreltii, at $6.00 per
1000; aud a fine variety of Bedder, at $5.00
per 1000, our selection. This is only good until
the 15th of March.
AGEKATUMS, blue and white, 76c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, the leading sorts, $1.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, Dreer's strain, mixed,
$L60 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, White, same price.
HEI-IOTKOPE, 4 varieties, $1.00 per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1.00 per lOU.
The above are Kooted Cuttings,
and in fine condition,
^g^ Liberal Discount for Large Orders.
Gash must always accompany the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. ■ SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION TME FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Brampton, Ont.
H. Dale's reply to my Inquiry as to how-
crops were was, " What did I expect with
uearly three feet of snow lying upon the
houses?" He had just passed through a
blizzard which piled the snow in some
places six feet deep. One new house had
to be supported at parts. Here we noticed
the advantage ot the short span, for while
the long span was covered with snow, and
consequently darkened, the short .span was
clear and allowed ample light. The short
span is undoubtedly the house for this lat-
itude, where snow storms are severe. The
entire crop of roses went ofE at onetime
this season, fortunately yielding gener-
ously during the holidays. The plants are
throwing up well, and their coming into
yield will be right for Easter. Meteor has
done so well and given such good returns
that Mr.Daleintends putting another house
into it. Machet mignonette and Marie
Louise violets, a house of each, looked
splendid. Some plants of the former left
for seed are of great size. Callas, of which
there are many fine plants in full bloom,
do not sell so well this season.
Both the packing house and cellar house
have been recently enlarged, which is a
great improvement and must facilitate
business. W. MoTT.
Toronto.
John H. Dunlop reports excellent de-
mand throughout the entire season. A
look through his houses showed roses off
crop, but full ot promise for Easter. Perle
and Sunset in houses short span to the
south, also Bride and Hoste with immense
foliage. Watteville with stems strong as
American Beauty, which also does well
here. The Belle as grown here, has not
tbe vigor ot its parent, the two growing
side by side show marked difference. It
may do better next season. Testout has
done remarkably well. Bridesmaid, also
keeping its color during dull December
when Mermet paled. Wootton is a most
profitable rose. Bougere, a light pink, full
flower, does well and is in demand. Nip-
hetos is waning ; there has been little or no
call for it of late. Pink roses have sold
well ; Papa Gontier is ever good and indis-
pensable.
In carnations J. J. Harrison has been un-
usually productive ; it is a great favorite
here ; White Dove is not so free as Mc-
Gowan, but is very popular. Mrs. Hitt has
been hit out; Mrs. Carnegie is deteriorat-
ing; Edna Craig has done poorly but may
improve. 1 have not seen a good bed ot it
north ; it evidently seems to be out of its
element. Garfield is still the best scarlet,
but is, I notice here, as elsewhere, running
out, single flowers being plentiful. Hector
is good but less prolific. A seedling No.
13, color saffron, tipped with carmine,
^ower finely imbricated and fimbriated, is
very promising and is being largely grown.
Daybreak is still on top.
Young rose plants of some kinds were
scarceat time of planting which accounts
for the patching noticed here and there in
different establishments. The high tariff
prohibits importing stock to compete as
was hitherto done. Mr. Dunlop contem-
plates putting up another large rose house
on the short span principle which he ad-
vocates so strongly and proves the wisdom
of its adoption.
O. & E. Geaingee report increasing ship-
ping business. They have worked up a
capital seed and plant connection during a
short space. They grow extensively for
market. I saw some fine ten week stocks,
an improvement on Princess Alice, and
some grand cinerarias, a splendid strain,
colors distinct and bright, foliage large
and of firm texture.
Manton Bros, have a good market
trade, making specialties of small terns
and palms more especially.
Fkank Duffokt, ot Little York, handles
some of the finest stock brought into mar-
ket.
Prank Buefitt, formerly fc reman to
Mr. Dunlop, has taken hold of the defunct
Plumb establishment. As this is one of
the best stands in the city, and Frank is
well known as a hustler, he must com-
mand success.
S. Tidy & Son are reaching out, having
two stores in addition to their excellent
stand on Ontario st.
John H. Dunlop has a "Broadway"
store in the heart of the city, and keeps a
constant display of fine stock. As he says,
the secret of success is first to attract,
then satisfy the desire which usually fol-
lows.
A. Westwood is laid up with rheuma"
tism.
A. Gilchrist is picking some very fine
blooms of Violet Lady Campbell, which is
doing well with him. Daybreak, of the
brightest shade, without doubt, for color,
he finest I have yet seen. W. iM.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.— GOOD ONES.
Verbenas, 23 varieties, 90ct8. per 100; $8,00 per lOCO.
Heliotrope. 7 varieties 20o. perdoz.
Manettia Vine, Mexican Primrose and ,^
Sultana 26c. __
Cigar Plant and Lopezia ^Oc.
Fuchsias, Uvarleties r-i.--; sS"'
Giant Alyssum and Marguerite Daisv ...20c.
Eed, White and Blue Plant, (Cuphea
LlavEB) ''^^■
Chrysanthemums, 20 cts.; Coleus, 12 ete.; postage
ic. per dozen. Send for catalogue.
1. I.. PILbSBURY, - Macomb, III.
Doz.
100
FIG TREES, 3 varieties S19'9S
WATER HYACINTHS S .28 1.60
NYMPH^A ODOKATA 60 3.00
SWORD FERNS 40 ^.60
CALADI0M ESCULBNTCM.... 1.0O
COLOCASIA 76
NELUMBIUM LCTBUM, 3do. ea. zo.UO
Cash with order, or would exchange tor
other stock.
NIRS. ROBERT BROWN, ^^ New Iberia, La.
BEGONIAS IN BLOOM.
Per dozen
VERNON, strong, 3 and 4 in 60c. h $1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA, strong, 3 ii 4 in., 60c. " 1.00
SNOWDROP, excellent, 2Jin 60c.
THURSTONII, fine. Sin 60c.
METTAL1C&, hue. Sin 60c.
And choice collection of other plants.
J. G. BISELE, 20tli and Ontario Sts.,
TioKo Hlntiou, PHILA., PA.
SPICIIISPRIHGEDITIOH
NEXT WEEK.
Kindly read announcement on
editorial page, and then favor us
with the advertisement of your
house ; give all the trade an
opportunity to know what goods
you handle; don't omit Bargains
and Novelties. We ask your
co-operation in this
Business Edition for Business Men.
YOU CAN SBCCTKB ALL THE
N O^ eL-TI ES
Of this seiison at the regular advertised
prices from.
V^, A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
CYCLAMEN
MY SPECIALTY.,-— 1
3 Inch pots, (strong, four
5.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
AIRE riORIDt [LOWERS
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, KI.A.
WHEN WRITING KZNTIOW THE gT.ORIST'S
Fiichsiiis, per 100, $1.25. Alyssun
Zonale Gei'aniuiiie, assorted rooted cuttings
per 100, *1.50. Heliotrope, per 100, $1.25. Scarlet
SaBO, per 100. $1.25. Ueeon"- -"- —
ntliemu
reiiifia ^feTa'fe ^M^^^mii^S^m in
per 100, $3.00. I'lmuterliouse and others, per m,
fe OO. (Jnrnations, rooted cuttings. Hinze's
While and Portia, per 100. *l.25. Freil CreiKliton
and *urorn, per 100. $2 00. Petunia». Dreer's
douljle rooted cuttings, per 100. $1.50. PnnsieB,
flrst-class transplanted, per 100. T5c. Cash with order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THF FIOR'ST-Q ■ tC^^^""
VERBENAS.
We are booking: orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonialsreceived from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Gliarles, III.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
I have a surplus of the following plants floe stocic
in iii inch pots, that I offer for half their value for
FERNS— Pteris Serrata, Crista Nana-Alba. Lln-
eata, Palmata, Longlfiorura, Lomaria Gibha, Adian-
tiim r.nneatum. S3.00 per 100.
amed varieties, single and
A GErTa'tCIH— Dbl. white and blue, $2.00 per 100.
- IBBI.IA-Uwart blue, $1,50 pel ■""
WHITE PETUNIAS, $2 60
double, $2.50
AGERATuiTi—uDi. Willi
LiOBB I.I A - Dwarf blue, $1,50 per 100
|>. WHITE PETUNIAS, $2 60 per:
CARNATION8-Leadlngvars.$2and$8
rlOO.
Snow Crest Daisy.
Nice Plants, $4.00 per 100.
STRONG TRANSPLANTED PANSIES.
$1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
Send for Trade List.
Here is Something for
Wide-Awake Florists.
A plant if f^rown in quantities that will swell
your bank account for little outlay.
The Blue Daisy Agathse celestina.
It is equally as good a plant for pot culture as
to be grown on benches, and blooms as freely
as our well known White Daisy or Marguerite.
The flowers are of a ver.v pleasing sky bluecolor,
the size of a silver half dollar; are borne on
stiff stems about eight inches long; they are of
good substance and have excellent keepint!'
qualities. The flowers of this blue Daisy bring
1S30.00 per 1,000, and will prove a great ac-
quisition to our Cut Flower List.
Orders are booked now and filled strictly in
rotation. Well grown plants will be ready May
1st. Price, S3.00 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Well
rooted cuttings, $75.00 per 1000. Terms casn.
C. EISELE & CO., nth and Jefferson Sts., Phil.
WHEN WRrriNG HENTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Olea Fragrans. -Z-
Magnolia Fuscata, Cape Jasmine, Cas-
uarina, Red Catley Guava, variegated
Pittosporum, Camphor trees, Otaheite
oranges, Oranges and Lemons grafted
upon dwarf stocks, and other desirable
plants for florists. 2000 Biota
aurea nana, our new Dwarf Golden
Arbor vitae, a perfect Gem.
Send for trade list. Address,
P. J. BER.CKMA]VS,
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special offer lo reduc* alock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed Manamotlis, 2^ in.
pSts $3.00 $25.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooteii
cuttings 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 2^ in.
pots 2.50 20.00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. Whit^e, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold. W. H. Tjlncola, Potter Pa'mer. Exquisit,
Qrahara. and £0 other pood
Rooted Cuttings, $*^.00 per 100 ; from M
inch. R50 and $1 00 per 100.
SENU FOR CATALOGUE OF OTHER VARIETIES.
CARNATIONS
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Edna CraiR and Binz AlberCini....
Wi liain Scott, Mrs. £. lieynoldH;
Purdue, Spartan....
Western Pride and Blanche
riay break and Tli'omas CartVe'dee
Pnr-
.$6 00
'. 500
rora, B. K. Bli
100
1000
AGERATUM, blue and white $1.25 $10.00
CUPHEA 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 2.00 15.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1,25 10.00
SALVIA, SplendeasandWm.Bedman 1.25 lO.OO
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkiii, N.Y.
/
-THEi FLORIST'S EXCHANOK
263
Easton, Pa.
Trade started strong early last Fall, and
has continued in excess of preceding years
right along, with the exception of first two
weeks in Lent. The past week it has
again increased to normal, and is forging
ahead with good outlook for Easter. "One
drawback is "credit." Our best and larg-
est customers allow their accounts to
run, and collections are very slow.
Bright weather makes roses and bulb
stock plentiful, the latter selling rather
better. W_ p^ ^_
Pittsburg.
Club Xstters.
The Florists and Gardeners' Club
held a regular meeting last week in Ma-
gmn 3 Hall, with a very good attendance.
As the majority of the members seem to
favor this place, the committee wasauthor-
ized to rent the rooms for a year. Minutes
of the previous meeting and reports of
committees being disposed of , an essay by
F. Burki, on watering plants under glass,
was read and well received. Quite a dis-
cussion took place as to the advisability of
reducing the meetings to one a month, but
the general expression was that it would
be better to continue the meetings twice a
month as heretofore, which was decided
upon. The president appointed Messrs. N.
Patterson and A. W. Bennett, Superin
tendent of the Sohenley Park conserva-
tories, to each prepare an essay for the next
meeting, the second Tuesday in March.
Messrs. Bennett, Elverson and Ziegers
were enrolled as new members of the Club.
General Notes.
The friends of C. T. SlEBEET are
congratulating him upon the addition to
his family of a daughter.
At the city election a few weeks ago
John Badeb was elected school director in
his ward by a large majority on the Demo-
cratic ticket, and as that ticket was snowed
under— almost out of sight— in our State,
It was very complimentary for Friend
John to come out so handsomely. No
doubt his aspiration will be higher next
tinie, when we hope to see him represent
us m the city councils.
Market Notes.
Trade has been fairly good for the
last week and is up to expectation for the
season. No large weddings or receptions
have occurred, but quite a number of din-
ner parties have been given, and transient
trade is picking up a little. Trade in some
of the stores last Saturday was very good,
but especially in the Alleghenv market,
where it was a sort of reminder of Easter
trade almost. In fact, the market florists
have fared much better than the storemen
during the dull time-', for the people think
that llowers are cheaper in the markets.
From my observations, however, this is
not always so, excepting for poor stock ;
for good stock, equally as good as is car-
ried in the stores, the same prices prevail
and the bulk of the trade is forcash— quite
a consideration in these times. Roses of
all kinds are plentiful and of good quality,
selling for $1.50 and up. Wtland is cut-
ting some very fine Mermet and Bride at
present, of good color and size. Lots of
good carnations are offered at an average
price of about 30 cents per dozen. Bulbous
flowers of all kinds go very slow, and if
the demand for Easter is not very great an
immense lot will go to waste. Tulips,
good ones, sell fairly well at 50 to 75 cents
per dozen, but valley, Romans and narcis-
sus can hardly be given away. Harrisii
are a glut and selling lower than they were
ever offered in our cities, at from 50 to 60
cents per dozen retail in the markets, and
callas for even less money. Smilax is also
hard to sell. The flower for which there is
always a demand— the violet— sells well,
and the stock, home grown, as well as
those from other points, very fine, which I
suppose is principally due to the favorable
weather we have been having for some-
time. The thermometer registers in the
sixties, quite a contrast to the cold spell of
a few weeks ago. This has a great effect
on blooming plants, bringing them on, if
It should continue, perhaps a little too
soon for the Easter trade.
The conservatories in Schenly Park are
very attractive now ; a fine show of bloom-
ing plants, such as cinerarias, calceolarias,
genistas, and other plants too numerous to
mention, are exhibited, and delights the
thousands of visitors who crowd into the
houses on fine days. E. C. Reineman.
SPECIAL EDITION, NEAT WEEK.
MRIGilN GARNATION SOCIETY
Orders solicited for advertising
space in the report of the
Indianapolis meeting.
C. J. PENNOCK, Secretary,
KENNETT SQUARE, - PA.
WHEN WRITING MEN TiON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
It does pay to advertise if you have a
good advertisement in a good paper —
Printer's Ink.
ROSES ^'^^r.E."" ROSES
Kooted Cuttings or Plants of
BRIDES, MERMETS.CUSIN
and WATTEVILLE.
If you want the best at reasonable prices, call
or address
CHARLES H. HJGERT, SUMMIT, unioh co, NEW JERSET.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!
l?oliir«®^'^^r^"9", ."^'AIIECHAI, KIEL
KOSsESs, five to SIX feet long, budded on Ealantine
"."?,''£,">' ''."■''"y- fifing nut ot doors, which we retail
at il.utj a piece. Please write for price per hundred.
Also justrecelved from Leveque & Fils Ivrv ores
Pans, a line lot of TEA KOSES, which are ready
for shipment. ^
MAGNOLIA GRANDIPLORA-The best
time to plant this ornamental tree is in Anril Wo
have them ali the way from six and seven Incies to
seven and eiKlit feet, w'hioh we retail from 10 cts. to
*1.UU a piece. Any one desirini! them by the hundred
or thousand, please write fur prices.
J. m. BONNOT & SON.
Alexander Street, - NORFOLK, VA.
WHEN WRITING MEKTIOW THE FtOHlST-S EXCHANGE
PUBLIC NOTICE.
To Whom this may Concern:
Dealers in Plants and Landscape
Gardeners are requested to correspond
with me before purchasing their Roses,
Azaleas, etc., as I shall have to offer
during the planting season, a grand
collection of fine stock grown by the
Boskoop Holland Nursery Associa-
tion, the prize takers at the World's
Fair, Chicago. Address,
C. H. JOOSTEN, Agent,
3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK.
WHEN WRITING I
^^ The Beat Aduertlslng Medium for you Is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANBE. Why ? Because it meets
more of your customers than any other paper.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FyCHSIl, LITTLE BEIUTT.
10,000 now ready for shipping ; strong plants from
2 in. pots. This ispoaitivelj the bestseUingFuohsia
ever introduced ; it needs no special ciire to bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early In March, and
continues get ing better as the season advances
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom'
We have been growing this variety for Sve years •
last year we grew 16.000 and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means t f selling
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
customers. Every live florist should grow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of $3.00 or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. This will surely be a profit-
able investment, as it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in less time, with
less care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars writefor circular
Prices :— Plants from 2 in. pots. $2.60 per doz •
$4.00 per i5; $6 00 per 60; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
I^INCOI,]"* I. NEKK, Plorlst,
40I0 Butler St., Plttstrars^b, i»a.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGb
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
stock plants o( WIdsner, Charity, Lincoln
L. Canning, Ada Spauldlng. Boehmer, Eda
Prass, Wanamaker, E. G. Hill, Tuiado. sic,
15 cts. each; $1.20 per doz; $8.00 per lOO.
W. Hunneweli, E. Ladenburg, Kamoba, etc.
2S cts.
Orders booked now for the leading varie-
ties of Carnations, Coleus, Chrysanthemums
etc. cuttings.
SMILAX- '$1.20 per 100; $12.60 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITU ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR -'■NG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
. . FOR SALE . .
strong:, healthy stock from ^ and 4 in. pots of
AMERICAN BEAUTIES,
BRIDESMAIDS,
and BRIDES -
Prices upon application.
HOLMEDALE GREENHOUSES, Madison, N.J.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
rose;s
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostee,
Mermets, Cusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Frances.
TILLA LORRAINE ROSERIE.S,
T. W. STBMMLER. MADISON, N. J.
WHEN WatT.'..^ >.^^T.n..iTMF FLORISTS EXCHANGB
200,000
ROSES
200,000
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
THE BEST ONLY.
other sorts will be announced later.
Booted Cuttings, 35c. per doz.; »3 per XOO.
Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. B. D. Adama. W. H. Lin.
""In, H. K. Widener, G. W. Cliilds. Mrs. L. C. Mad-
•; Mrs. Geo. Bullock, Ed. Hatch, L. Boehmer,
RosI
iiooiyn, jrea ijoraer, Jessica. Hicks Arnold. Mrs
S'^S'^wiiS "'""'• "''*• ^"'"^ Ward, Lillian Russell,
J. 11. White.
The following at $5.00 per 100.
Mrs. F. L. Ames, Mrs. Bayard Cutting.
MISCELLANEOUS CUXTINGS.
Ageratum. dwarf blue and white. 75 cts. per 100-
Alysauin. double.eOcts.perlOO; Scarlet Sage. New
MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.
EeKonia Metalllea. extra strong, 4 inch, $10.00
per 100; Aristolochia Elegans, extra strong, 3
inch, te.OO per 100; Clematis panioulata. extra
Strang, 3 inch, JS8.00 per 100; Ampelopsis Teitchli.
dormant. 3 mch, extra, $7.00 per 100.
HAKDT HERBACEOUS PLANTS.
Send for List.
Teriiin, strictly Casli. Shipped by express at
pecial dorists' rates. Packed lightand strong
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
Hybrid Perpetuals, Hybrid
Teas, Teas, Polyanlhas,
Climbers, and all grades
at lowest prices.
Send for catalogue and prices.
CUT SMILAX for EASTER
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
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MIMMAK
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock of it, and can supply from now to
May 1st.
The Hundred for $6.00, out of 3}^-in
pots.
The Thousand for |55.00.
THEO. ECKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
i..ur... ...n.*..... ...-....>.»... ™- FLORIST'S EXCHANOC
ROSES
From Za inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Nephetos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred.'
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock
JOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing, N. Y.
IMPORTED ♦ pACpCV
BUDDED
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
of all the best kinds now ready. Niveus, Pres. W. R. Smith, Golden ♦
♦ """"'"S'Bi.c., 1,1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Ivor,v, Wanamaker, Lincoln, Mis. B. Crais f
♦ etc.. 60 cents per doz.; $2.00 per 100. List furnislied on application. ♦
^ ASPARAGUS, ConoTer's Colossal and Palmetto, strong 2 year old plants, t
^ ALL THE irORClNG ROSES. A full line of seasonable cut flowers all the time. J
I EASTER FI.OWERS — EXTRA QUAUTY. |
Harrisii Lilies $8 00
Candidum *' 6 00
Lily of the Valley 3 00
Roman Hyacinths 3 50
Dutch Hyacinths $6 00
Tulips, (choice kinds) 3 00
T. Ma,jor Narcissus 3 00
L "*""""■ '""^B- A. IV. PIERSOISr, Crou-well, Conn. ♦
>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»»»»»»»»^
We offer an extra fine stock of the
following choice -varieties, in strong 3
year old plants, worked low on Manetti
stocks :
Alfred Colomb M. Gabriel Luizet
Anna de Diesbach Magna Charta
^ilT^ i" Jt""!'^^*'" MerveiUe de Lyon
Baron Rothschild ti» -t.
Elanclie Moreau ^**'*«- Bonceune
Comtess de Muran- ^""^ Neyron
aise Prince do Rohan
Duke of Edtnburgh Queen of Queens
Earl of I>ufferin Rugosa
Fislier Holmes " Alba
Gen. Jacqueminot Sweet Briar
Glorie de Margottin White Baroness
La France TVilliam lobb
Mabel Morrison Ulrich Brunner
Mad. Chas. "Wood Xavier Olibe
$2 a doz.; $42 a 100; $l<Oa<000.
Alfred K. Williams Duchess of Albany
[ Bonle de Neige Persian Tellow
Capt. Christy Souv. de Malmaison
$2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100.
Cloth of Gold W. A. Richardson
?'<"™,*«J»'J°" Waltham Climber,
9?" No. 1
Waltham Climber,
No. 3
.oo per dozen.
These prices are good for orders received
durinj? Febi-uary and March.
HENRY A. DREER,
7(4 Chestnut St., - PHILADELPHIA, Pi.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH ^NGE
Reine Marie Henri-
etta
Solfaterre
We can Supply
ONE MILLION
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
Between, now and April IBth, 1S94.
C. STKAXTSS & CO., Washington, D. C.
10,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
264
Th:e Klorist's exchange;
for
American Beauty Rose.
In order to, if possible, find out the cause
of the non-productiveness of American
Beauty tliis season, previously mentioned
in our columns, we addressed letters of in-
quiry to some of the largest growers of
Beauty in this vicinity. The following are
the replies we have received up to date.
Mr. John N. May also has something to
say on this subject (see our interview with
him in article on " Roses at Summit"),
which will doubtless be interesting to rose
growers.
This correspondence has been unavoid-
ably held over on account Of pressure of
other matter on our columns.
Editor Florists' Exchange:
In reply to your inquiry of February 5,
regarding the non-productive qualities of
American Beauty rose this season, I can
safely state that it is the prevailing dark
weather that is the cause of it and which
is also affecting other roses. The results
obtained by me this season from American
Beauty are far less than other seasons.
New Durham, N. J. R. ASMUS.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
Replying to your inquiry regarding the
non-productiveness of American Beauty
this season in certain instances, I must say
that I have not noticed anything different
this season from former years. I think
my plants have produced as many flowers.
Regarding results, however, this season
shows a falling off in prices from 25 to 50
per cent, and I doubt whether they are as
profitable this season as small roses. As
to the cause of such low prices, I think
there may be a number— possibly too many
flowers on the market in the early Fall, or
a lack of business ; then, again, I think
there has been too many long stems sold as
"mediums." I have no doubt that retail-
ers can get just as much for a good flower
with, say from 18 to 24 inches of stem, as
they would for a three-foot stem, and it
stands to reason that if they can secure all
they require of that quality there will be
less demand for extra long ones.
I think if growers would only send stems,
say from 18 to 24 inches long, and class
them as No. 1 Beauty we would get better
results. George Young.
Clifton, N. J.
Editor Florists' ExcTiange:
Your favor of February fifth, relating to
complaints regarding the non-productive
qualities of American Beauty rose this sea-
son, came duly to hand. In reply to your
first inquiry, I regret to say that the results
obtained from this rose at my place this
season have been far from satisfactory.
As to the cause of this condition of things,
I must confess my inability to assign any,
nor can I suggest a remedy. I have grown
the Beauty quite largely for six years. For
the first four years the yield was fairly
good and the returns satisfactory. Last
season there was a marked falling off in
the yield and the net returns from this rose
were about 35 per cent, less than those of
the preceding year. This year, I find up to
the present time, a still further reduction
in yield and some falling off in average
quality of the buds, so that the returns are
'* way off." As I am using the same
soil, fertilizers and cultural methods as in
previous years, I am entirely at a loss to
account for the greatly diminished produc-
tiveness of this rose.
Though the Beauty has served me badly
for two seasons in succession, I am loth to
give up, beaten, and therefore I think I
shall grow it to some extent for one more
year, though not as largely as in past
years. S. C. NASH.
Clifton, N. J.
New Strain of Violets.
Editor JVorists' Excha/nge:
Thinking you would be interested in
novelties and good things of merit — ^I have
here on my desk two bunches of violets of
special merit, sent me by Mr. R. S. Long-
cope, violet grower, of Holmesburg. They
are the largest blooms I have ever seen.
I measured them and found that they were
larger than a quarter-dollar, a number
covering a half-dollar. Another good
point I see is the long, stiff stems.
Mr. Longcope has named this the "Long-
cope Strain." He is at present supplying
the leading fiorists' stores in Philadelphia,
and cannot get enough to fill the demand.
Mr. Longcope wrote me that it was en-
tirely free from disease, which would be an
invaluable acquisition to violets. M.
Philadelphia.
Two Valuable Chrysanthemums
Commercial Purposes.
Editor Florists' Exchange, :
While so many new varieties are being
presented to the public for favorable consid-
eration, it is well to keep in mind some
of the introductions of former years, as
many gems may be found there that are of
much more value to the florist than many
of the newer sorts. Just now I have in
mind Mme. Ferdinand Bergmann, an extra
early variety of rare merit and beauty, pos-
sessing many valuable points as a market
flower, and would be more generally grown
and appreciated if better known, as it de-
serves to be. It is dwarf in habit, perfect
in form, not unlike that perfect gem Ivory
and but little less in size when well grown.
Color purest white, stiff stem with good
foliage, a most excellent keeper and withal
a good grower and very productive.
I regard it as the earliest and most de-
sirable market sort in commerce in its sea-
son. With good culture it may be had fit
tor cutting on October 5. It sold readily
last season at SIO to $13 per 100 blooms, and
was all cut before Gloriosum was ready for
shipping. It is much esteemed by retailers
and consumers who know its value, and
justly so, combining as it does so many
good qualities as a commercial flower.
Mrs. H. F. Spaulding, though of more
recent introduction, is one of the grandest
very late varieties I have ever met, its
blooms are of the largest size, a perfect
ball in shape ; pure white, as fine in form
as Wideuer, with stiff stem, good foliage,
vigorous and healthy and unusually pro-
ductive considering its very large size, and
can easily be had as late as Christmas.
Fishkill, N. Y. J. G. BUKROW.
The Brodisas of California.
Ediior Florists' Exchcmge:
Plants of this class are quite generally
distributed throughout California. They
have leafless stems, terminated by a head
of flowers ; the leaves are grassy like in ap-
pearance, and the bulbs are small. Many
of the varieties possess flowers of extreme
and wondrous beauty, ranging through
the colors of red, purple, blue, white, and
yellow. Several of the best varieties may
become standard bulbs when better known ,
as they are profuse bloomers, brilliantly
colored, and are extremely hardy, adapting
themselves to a wide range of country and
a great diversity of soils.
Among the many fine fiowering varieties
in California may be mentioned :
Brodieea volubilis, which is a bulb of
great merit. A leafless stem springs up,
twining in all sorts of shapes, sometimes
attaining a height of over five feet. If a
small frame work be placed around one of
these plants when it commences to grow,
and it be allowed to twine, it will form a
very unique and singular looking plant.
The fiowers range in beautiful shades of
rose pink to pure white.
B. Ixioides is a showy variety, withglow-
ing yellow fiowers banded with green.
B. grandiflora has beautiful, large
glossy purple blossoms.
B. loxa is tall growing, with pretty blue
flowers. .
B. lactea attains about a foot m height,
with beautiful glossy white blossoms.
B. coccinea is a tall growing variety, hav-
ing a beautiful umbel of flowers, two to
three inches long ; a glowing blood red in
color, bordered with greenish white. This
variety is becoming very favorably known
to florists all over the country.
B. stellaris is undoubtedly the most
beautiful of all Brodifflas ; each bulb throws
up several stems, thus forming a dense
cluster of blossoms. The flowers are a
bright glossy purjile with a white center.
The above mentioned are the best ones in
California. S. L. Watkins.
Grizzly Flats, Cal.
grew roses to supply my store all Summer,
taking from it the flnest buds of any
around, and it seemed to us, that by giving
a slight rest in the Fall and starting them
gently again, we could get them to grow
and give a Winter crop. The young man
who is in charge of the roses, not under-
standing their requirements, gave them
too much water and thereby destroyed the
root action. The consequence was that
they went to rest. They are now throwing
a very fine growth and will give us a splen-
did lot of roses all this Spring.
Now, sir, the pipes had nothing to do
with this matter. The new house put up
last Fall is heated on the same system and
nothing could give better satisfaction, and
when I put up more houses I will heat on
the same principle as long as I use hot
water, which is proof of what I think of
overhead heating. What I mean by over-
head heating is having all the flows over-
head and the returns under or along the
benches. , , ,
I would not have taken the trouble
to answer your correspondent had it not
been that he attacks a system which he
apparently knows little about, and is
therefore incapable of passing judgment
upon it.
Remaining a con.stant reader^ o^ your
paper, ^ ^ o *txt
Montreal.
. S. BAIN.
Carnation Rust, Cause and Prevention.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
Carnation rust at the present time is, I
believe, the worst disease the grower has
to contend with. We hear of men throw-
ing out whole houses of plants that have
become almost worthless from the effects
of it, and almost entirely discarding some
varieties that are most subject to the dis-
ease. Thij state of affairs is very injuri-
ous to the trade, as many are afraid to in-
vest in new varieties unless they are rust
proof. . , ,,
I do not think any carnations at the
present time can be guaranteed rust proof
under adverse conditions and treatment
any more than a man can guarantee a new
umbrella to keep out the rain, no matter
how it is carried. But I do think that any
variety, even Silver Spray, is rust proof
under proper conditions and treatment.
the plants experimented on, excepting that
the foliage was never wet ; and I could
never find the least trace of rust even on
Silver Spray that was growing within
three feet of them. The disease kept com-
ing for some time after, but by picking off
the leaves and syringing with fungicide I
finally got them clean and healthy.
Covington, Ky. BACKWOODS.
Otaheite Orange.
Editor Florists' Exchange:
In reply to an inquiry published on page
146 of the Florists' Exchange and signed
by "Nemo," a firm of very honorable hor-
ticulturists reply to an altogether different
question. The question which was asked
was for cultural directions of the Otaheite
orange. The Florida horticulturists an-
swering the question, acknowledged their
inability to supply the information asked
for and then proceeded to say "that the de-
scription often given of the plant, which is,
that it is a fine and exceedingly valuable
pot plant, producing delightful oranges
and beautiful blossoms all the year round"
is the rankest humbug. They claim they
have no axe to grind and are only stating
facts. Now, I am not in a humor and do
not feel justified in attacking the integrity
of the critics before mentioned, because I
believe thoroughly in their honesty and
good intentions, but I must take exception,
most decidedly, to the classing as the rank-
est of humbugs of the very good descrip-
tion which they have quoted of the Ota-
heite orange. The plant certainly may
possess no merits whatever in Florida,
where an orange tree is an every day sight
and where fruits and flowers can very often
and regularly be seen on the same plants,
and the fruit in different stages of develop-
ment. In the Northern States, however,
as well as in the northern countries ot Eu-
rope, and, in fact, in all civilized countries
where tender tropical plants are not hardy
and practically unknown to the multitude,
there is a sale, a demand, a novelty and
truly a fascination for any plant that can
be made to show its character, and espe-
cially if it is po8Sible,itsf ruitand flowersin
a limited space. It, in addition, all this
can be done with comparative ease, and it
furthermore the fascinating and attractive
condition can be sustained through a pro-
unuer proper uuuu..,ux., «.^^ ..„„„^»„„, . tracted period of time the merits of the
Overhead Heating Not a Failure.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
In your last edition, your Montreal cor-
respondent "J, B," takes upon himself to
acquaint the florists of the United States
and Canada that overhead heating in my
establishment "is most certainly a fail-
ure," Now, sir, I think J, B, should have
first come to me and found out whether I
considered it so or not. On my place there
are seven houses heated by what he is
pleased to call overhead heating. The
other houses are heated on the old system ;
thus there is ample opportunity to any one
to compare the different systems. How-
ever, how could a man, by going through,
taking only, say half or three quarters of
an hour, come to any such conclusion as he
seems to have done ?
But to facts, the only house on my place
which shows this seeming failure is a rose
house, one hundred feet long by twenty
feet wide. In this house we thought we
would try the two year shift system. I
understand the nature ot the disease and
the cause of it, which I believe to be ex-
cessive moisture on the foliage and low
temperature suddenly checking thegrowth
and making the plant sick. The more
thrifty and vigorous the plant is the more
it will feel that check ; whereas a plant
that is well hardened off, or in a semi-
dormant condition when planted out in
the Spring, will be practically rust proof,
as it has no growth to check ; and by lift-
ing them early in the Fall before cold, wet
weather sets in, there will be no trouble
from rust.
I will mention some experiments that I
made in March, 1893, to determine the
cause of this disease. I commenced syring-
ing part of a side bench containing 50
Hinze's White, 34 Daybreak, 24 Lizzie Mc-
Gowau and one dozen Portia, all nice,
thrifty plants in vigorous growth. I run
the house cold ; kept the foliage on this
batch wet all the time. The weather con-
ditions were favorable, being cold, rainy
and muggy most of the time ; and in less
than two weeks I discovered rust on a leaf
of one plant of Daybreak, two leaves on
another ; four leaves on another plant.
This was on March 10, 1893, On March 11
I was too busy to examine plants ; March
13, Sunday, five or six more Daybreak
leaves, one small speck on a bruised leaf ot
McGowan, three plants of Hinze's White,
a leaf on one plant, three on another, and
more than a dozen leaves on the largest
and thriftiest plant in the whole lot. All
the rust came on the hardest and toughest
foliage and old flower stems ; none on the
young, sappy foliage or tender flower
shoots. The reason for that was probably
that the old, weather-beaten foliage re-
tained the moisture more than the narrow
young shoots, or that they had lost part of
their glaucous covering from exposure to
the weather in Summer. March IS, more
rust on Daybreak, Hinze's White and Mc-
Gowan. March 14, one leaf on Portia well
developed. About that time I began to
think rust was not such a very nice thing
to have, and picked off all the infected
leaves and syringed the foliage with car-
bolic acid and water. I have had enough
of that kind of experiment to satisfy me.
If any one is not convinced, let him try it
in his own houses, for he can't in mine.
Syringing carnations in cold weather, I
think, is a penitentiary offence.
I ought to mention the house was 80x20
feet, and was filled with Wilder, Butter-
cup, Silver Spray, Tidal Wave and Portia
that got precisely the same treatment —•
J. „„,.. „„.d so far, that if such a condition
can be brought aljont in the plant, that
plant is of necessity a meritorious one.
Now, I will ask any Northern growers, who
have any experience with the Otaheite
orange, men who have grown them for the
Northern markets, and who know them
for their great value as a rapid selling
plant, I will ask them whether or not the
Otaheite orange fulfills the demand made
upon it in accordance with my conditions
as above. It is my own experience that
good sized plants, two to four years old
and older will have fruit and fiowers on
them at the same time, and that some of
the fruits even will be ripe while others are
green. This, too, in the hands of compara-
tively inexperienced gardeners, peoplewho
often failed in the growing of common
bedding plants. In the hands of skilled
gardeners the plants can be grown and
kept in beautiful form and full of fiowers
and fruit, and as a salable plant I know of
none that sells more readily among indoor
decorative plants. For my part I have
never been able to grow a sufiicient quan-
tity of the large plants to supply the de-
mand at very good prices. The reason for
this is, that we find a very ready sale for
them as small plants and we are satisfied
as wholesalers with the very good profit
we make on them. Had the critics m your
paper, on page 146, limited their criticism
and said that the plant was of no value in
Florida, I should not have attempted to
defend our little favorite, but his denun-
ciation was so general that it must not go
unchallenged. .
Regarding delightful oranges in the de-
scriptions usually given, it would be a
rank injustice to the American people to
suppose for one moment that they would
understand that our florists were offering
the Citrus Otaheite as a plant from which
they could gather basketfuls of large, de-
liciously sweet and juicy fruit. I have
never yet seen it advertised for producing
edible fruit, but always and only as an or-
namental plant, which is its sphere as far
as I am concerned and care,
I might close with the same words as the
critics before mentioned and say, "I have
no axe to grind," but I acknowledge that
it might lead me toward the circumven-
tion of truth, and I may as well boldly sa,y
that I have an axe to grind, but that it is
of the very best material and well
worth the time and effort to all honest
Northern florists. „ , ,
St. Louis. E. H. Michel.
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Th:e> Florist's ExcHAisraie.
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Chester Co., Carnation Society Show.
As before mentioned, after thoroughly
looking over the ground, the committee
having the matter of a show in charge, de-
cided there was no more suitable place to
make the displaythan Wauamalier'sGrard
Depot, ISth and Market sts., and here the
necessary arrangements were made. The
firm kindly offered a large room on the
third floor fronting Market St.. beautifully
decorated and well lighted and ventilated.
They supplied the staging, exhibit
cards, vases, etc., and advertised the show
liberally. No admission charge is made,
and the benefits are, of course, mutual.
Most of the flowers were staged Wednes-
day evening, and we are sorry to say that
on the openiug the next morning many of
the blooms had partially gone to sleep ;
but this was remedied by fresh arrivals
during the day, and it is expected to renew
the greater part of the exhibit for Satur-
day, the 10th inst., which no doubt will be
the greatest day.
Mr. Thomas James, of Pennock Bros.,
arranged the entire exhibit in a most cred-
itable manner, using a number of palms
and other decorative plants with good
effect.
The vases were set on two stages, some
thirty feet long, rising in three tiers from
either side ; the top being about on a line
with one's head. This was covered with
black muslin, showing off all the colors of
the carnation with good effect. We esti-
mate there were 10,U00 blooms in the show
the first day, and it is probable that double
that number will be used.
The quality of the flowers was rather
better than the average commercial carna-
tion, there being also very tnany of excep-
tional merit.
We gladly accord to C. H. Allen, of
Floral Park, N.Y., the honor of having the
finest exhibit— a vase each of Madame
Diaz Albertini, Wm. Scott and Daybreak.
The blooms were unusually large, and the
stems very long and stiff. They also
stood up better than any flowers in the
show.
We make special mention of the follow-
ing:
Helen Keller, by Edwin Lonsdale, Chest-
nut Hill, Pa.
Louis Haettel and Hawaii, by Henry A.
Dreer.
Various seedlings, by G. ¥. Christie,
Clifton Heights, Pa. A good dark red
called McLean, and a light pink named La
France.
A seedling yellow, resembling Golden
Triumph, by Geo. W. Love, Unionville,
Pa.
Bouton d'Or, by Dailledouze Bros., Plat
bush, N. Y. This is certainly a fine yel-
low, but most too light in color. The larg-
est flower measured fully 3J inches in di
ameter. •
A number of seedlings, by Isaac Larkin,
Toughkenamon, Pa. Black Beauty in this
lot is a very promising crimson.
A vase of Jacqueminot by Peter Fisher
& Co., Mass. Part of these flowers had
previously been exhibited at Kennett
Square the Saturday before, andthey still
stood up well.
A number of good seedlings from R.
Witterstaetter, Cincinnati, C, were very
good indeed, and had also been shown at
Kennett Square.
Seedlings by J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg,
Pa. His Crimson Sport looked most prom-
ising.
Seedlings by H. E. Chitty, some of which
were of considerable merit.
Ophelia and Sweet Brier by Edward
Swayne showed up well.
Seedlings were also shown by Isaac Pass-
men, E. B. Walton and W. R. Shelmire.
In fact nearly everyone is dabbling more
or less in seedlings these days, and we are
glad to see it.
J- J. Styer, of Concordville, Pa., had
about 1,000 Portia in about eight vases,
which added not a little to the effect.
We noticed that very good Wilder were
shown by Wm. Swayne and others, prov-
ing that the old favorites are still grown in
quantity.
Following we give a list of all the varie-
ties on exhibition as far as we were able to
obtain them ;
Grace Wilder, Wm. F. Dreer, Lizzie Mc-
Gowan, Buttercup, Edna Craig, Western
Pride, Wabash, Dr. Smart, The Century,
Mme. Albertini, Portia, Ophelia, Aurora,
Sweetbrier, L. L. Lamborn, Mrs. E. Rey-
nolds, Black Beauty, Puritan, Daybreak,
-Angelns, Spartan, Mapledale, Brutus,
Jaoqueminot, Tidal Wave, Crimson Sport,
J. R. Freeman, Golden Gate, American
Flag, Mrs. Fisher, Anna Webb, Fred.
Creighton, Parnassus, La France, McLean,
Bouton d' Or, Nellie Bly, Golden Triumph,
Chester Pride, Cisesar, Stanley, Grace Bat-
tle,«, Helen Keller, Lois C, Haettel, Ha-
Widi, New Jersey, and Frank Codey.
Following is a list of exhibitors : E. B.
Walton, Isaac Larkin, H. E. Chitty, J. J.
Styer, Edward Swayne, Chas Swayne,
Thompson Bros., W. R. Shelmire, Nathan
Smith & Son, Annie M. Cowan, C. J. Pen-
nook, E. D. Darlington, Ellis Mar.-^hall, R.
Witterstaetter, Wm. N. Phillips, J. L.
Dillon, Chas, T. Starr, G. F. Christie, Geo,
W. Love, Win. Swayne, J. Ladley & Sons,
Jos. T. Phillips, C. H. Allen, Dailledouze
Bros,, John McGowan, and others.
Notes.
A steady flow of visitors passed
through the exhibit room all day Thurs-
day.
John Curwen. Villa Nova, Pa,, showed a
large bunch of Blanche Ferry sweet peas.
Professional visitors were numerous.
We had the pleasure of seeing C. H, Allen,
Wm. K, Harris, Jos, Kift, Jr., G. F. Chris-
tie, Edwin Lonsdale, J. J. Styer, Edward
Swayne, Chas Swayne, Wm, Swayne, E.
D. Darlington, PaulDailledouze and many
more.
The cause of going to sleep still seems to
be an enigma. Flowers that have stood in
water before shipping 12 to 24 hoars, and
an inch or so of stem cut off before stag-
ing, stand up the best.
Wanamaker's is a great store. There
are at the present time 3,000 employes, and
they do a business of over $3,000^000 per
year. The visitors to such an establish-
ment will certainly advertise the carna-
tion.
Flowers shipped from a distance, if prop-
erly packed, stand up quite as well or
better than those from near by.
Wanamaker starts a retail floral depart-
ment before Easter. This will make some
of the other retailers hustle. The growers
hope it may widen the market.
MUSHROOMS
t Most Delicious of all Esculents.
"Theff hy,Whoii,Whero and How of lIiiihrMiii Caltare." a4pp. tOc
"W. P.* Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Fresh and Well-spawned. IBe. eako ; gl.60
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with order. Ui Ui VVHIOUn) Phils., Pa. ,
LOUIS IMENAND.
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Affairs from 1807 to 1892.
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., .,3ald»l,00.
Sold at office of FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street. New York.
New Carnations.
New carnations are presumed to possess
some improved and distinfjuishing feat-
ures, either in the habit of the plant or
character of the flower ; and for them to
endure amid the constant whirl of evolv-
ing betterment in carnations, they must
add to their new features the points of ex-
cellence found in existing kinds ; if they
do not the new characteristics must be an
improvement so pronounced as to f tilly
compensate for the loss they sustain by a
comparison with the best of their class.
Hawaii is a fancy variety belonging to
the yellow variegated class of color, its
yellow ground is striped with vermilion,
which multiply and broaden as they near
the margin of its splendidly fringed petals.
The flower is above the average size, of
good substance, and has long, compact,
and erect center petals. In a word, if the
habits of this plant equals the merit of the
flower it has come for a long sojourn.
Lois Haettel. — Indentations, serrula-
tions and fringes on the border of carna-
tion petals have ever been considered feat-
ures adding beauty to the flower.
The characteristic of the Haettel carna-
tion is the depth and profusion of the
fringe or marginal lacings of its pure
white petals; each petal will average a
dozen divisions of the rim a fourth of an
inch deep and all beautifully reflexed
toward the center of the flower.
The corrolla at first sight seems com-
posed of innumerable narrow petals;
Haettel is the most extravagantly fringed
or laced carnation flower in America
JACQUEMINOT.— This carnation origi-
nated in Massachusetts; it is said that
carnation Gov. Russell (white) originated
from the same batch of imported seed.
The distinguishing feature of this flower
is the deep and iutense brilliancy of its
color, it is unlike any other variety in Na-
ture's rich and sparkling mosaic work on
the surface of its crimson velvet petals,
while two unusually large and long pearly
white styles lift themselves high above,
and strongly contrast with the maroon
foliage of the flower from among which
they spring.
Carnation Van Leeuwen— This is a
seedling of Tidal Wave and has the
same color, but altogether different in
its habits. The flowers are larger, the
central petals are long and erect, giving
the flower a conical contour, the
breadth of the flowers I received were
three inches in diameter by measure-
ment. The flowering canes are twenty
inches or more, long and erect, and as
large as a lead pencil. In its habit of
growth it would be grouped with Day-
break, but somewhat stiffer and more
erect with its canes ; it has the marks of
being as florescent as its parent.
I regard it as quite an acquisition, and
think it will take a prominent place
among the several meritorious varieties
introduced in 1894.
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for Vei'benas, Double Geranmms, Double
Petunias, from 2^ ioch pota or g^ood routed
cuttings.
ROSE STOCK, from 2^4 to i inch pots, from
last season, in cold house, fine plants. Aduress
H. H. FRANCIS, P.O. Box 24, MADISOH, N.J.
VERBENAS, •MAMMOTH.
To color, plenty of Scarlets, Whites, &c.
Bright, clean and strong. Look like seedlings.
Sure to please. Now ready. Safe arrival
guaranteed. Transplanted, $i.oo per loo ;
rooted cuttings, $6.oo per looo.
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^•^^ Mixed GERANIUMS, from 3 in
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pots, $5.00 per 100.
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ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
We hiive a large stock of Conover's
Colossal Asparagus roots, which we offer at
the following very low piices:
Two year roots, $2.50 per 1000 ; 5000 at $3.25.
One '• 2.00 per 1000; 5000 at 1.75.
No charge for packing. Our roots are
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Kussian Violets 3 00
Dracajna iiidivisa, 13tol5inch 3 00
Coleus, rooted cuttings 60
Geraniums " 150
Begonia semperflorens 3 00
Miscellaneous cuttings 1 00
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PANSIES. = DASIES.
The Jennings Strain of Pansies now
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$2.00 per 100; $15.(J0 per lUCO. Medium size
plants will bloom in May, $6.00 per lOOO by ex. ;
60 ots per 100 by mail ; they are all large
flowering, beautiful colors and sure to please.
Pansy Seed pure white, $1.00 per ptt. 2,E00
seeds. Large Yellow Black Eye, $1.00 per ptt,
2,500 seeds.
Snowflake Daisies fine plants. |2.00 per
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Alternanthera—* kinds from m inch pots,
with 3 to 10 cuttings on a plant, $3.00 per
100 ; $15 00 per 1000.
Lemon Verbena-Sinch pots, fine, $3.00
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THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfield, Mass.
CARNATIONS,
CHRYSANXHEMtJMS
and HYORANGEAS.
Send for trade list,
SAMUEL J. BUNTING,
Elmwood Ave. & B8»h Sf., PHILA., PA
ROSES.
CARNATIONS.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
All the best varieties.
JOHN H. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.
WHEW WBITIHO MFHTiOW THE ftORiar'a EXCMBWOt
ROSES.
SOtJPERT, 2 year old, will malte nice Hower-
ing plants for Easter, $7.00 per 100.
SOUPJBRX, METEOR, MARIE GUILLOT,
SAFRANO, strong plants from 2;.^ inch pots,
?eady to shift, $3.60 per 100; S30.00 per 1000.
BEGONIAS.
GERANIUMS.
From TMy inch pots, in 12 splendid varieties,
$8.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Double Ivy
Geraniums, %M in. pots, Count Horaoe de
Choisel, Galilee, Joan of Arc, $ii.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS.
Double fringe in good variety, $3.00 per 100.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Oliio.
Carnations at Lafayette, Ind.
Perhaps one of the most pleasing inci-
dents of the late carnation convention was
the visit on Thursday, February 23, of a
number of the delegates to the establish-
mnnt of Fred Dorner, at Lafayette, for the
purpose of inspecting his stocls. The visit-
ors were first shown the house containing
some of his latest introductions, the most
noteworthy being the Stuart, which dis-
played remarkable vigor and productive-
ness as to its flowering or blooming quali-
ties. The color of this variety is simply
magnificent, being deep, rich velvety scar-
let. It proves itself here worthy of the
medal that it received at the convention.
On the opposite bench was a grand dis-
play of Uncle John, white, in elegant con-
dition. In this house, also, were E. A.
Wood and Goldfinch. The former is a very
much improved Nellie Lewis, the ground
of pink, being a color which will prove very
attractive in markets where there is a de-
mand for a variegated fiower. As regards
Goldfinch, it is not up to the ideal yellow
variety. The growth is very good, but the
bloom itself, and the number to be cut
from the plant, are not sufficient to war-
rant any one who is able to grow Butter-
cup to throw it out in favor of Goldfinch.
So says Fred Dorner, Jr.
The house of the greatest Interest was
that containing the seedlings of 1893 and
1893. Here is to be seen the latest handi-
work of Mr. Dorner. Many new seedlings
show merit which, if retained, will place
them above any other varieties on the
market, and will certaioly prove very re-
munerative in every way to the growers of
this country. Every style of growth and
color of bloom imaginable (except green
and blue) can be found in this house, prov-
ing very conclusively that the improve-
ment in the carnation has only commenced,
and if Mr. Dorner will keep up his work he
is bound in the future to produce varieties
as much superior to those of the present
day, as those now witnessed are superior
to the carnations of ten years ago.
Mr. Dorner's work began in 1889, using
the seed saved from the then standard
sorts. Since then he has used only the
seed from seedlings, casting out all of the
old varieties, and to this method is to be
attributed his great success. His keen in-
sight into the workings of nature has
taught him that in the selection of parent
plants for seed purposes depends the
(juality of the progeny.
The colors ofsomeofthenewseedhngs ot
1892 and 1893 are far richer than those of
previous years. Some white sorts in our
estimation, supersede the great Uncle
John which, in the west, is considered the
best white to-day. A new pink. No. 46, of
1892, Is far superior to William Scott, m
form, color and stem; a more perfect
flower and better shaped petals and show-
ing up to better advantage as a single
flower or when massed.
There are several seedlings measuring
SJ and 44 inches across, and from these Mr.
Dorner will undoubtedly produce a type
that will be far in advance of the carnation
grown to-day. All the colors are good,
but as the calyx bursts somewhat they can
only be used in the production of the future
ideal. Mr. Dorner's thoughts on the sub-
ject of the calyx bursting can be found
C OI.EXJS-
Our stock is large and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 76 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Booted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties (<iur
selection), at $6.60 per 1000 by express ; in
20 varieties at $1.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, including some oE the most hand-
some ever ottered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at $2.00 per 100 by mail.
Golden Verscliaffeltil, and Mrs. I. D. Haiglit
(yellowl, at$8al000.
"We will include at least 50 cuttings of the
new kinds in every lOOO purchase.
flower, having been potted in the Fall, and
placed in a cold frame where they were
allowed to rest until about December first.
They were then taken Into the house and
planted In benches where chrysanthemums
formerly stood. This method, he consid-
ers, produces the strongest and most
healthy stocks, as it follows Nature's laws
that carnations should have a period of
rest.
That flowers and music go hand m hand
was evidenced in the fact of Mr. Dorner
not only being a most successful fiower
culturist, but a skillful manipulator of the
piano. After a sumptuous lunch to his
visitors, he entertained them with some
elegant selections, being ably assisted by
"The Grand Old Duke" and others.
A. W.
Chester County Carnation Society.
This body met at Kennett Square, Pa.,
March 3, President Ladley in the chair.
The Exhibition.
The committee on mid-winter ex-
hibition reported that arrangements had
been made with the firm of John Wana-
maker & Co., and that the show would be
held on the 8th, 9th and 10th of current
month. The firm would furnish the room,
help, vases, exhibition tags, and do the ad-
vertising.
Several favorable letters were read from
growers promising to send a display.
After a good deal of discussion it was de
cided to hold the exhibition the three full
days and to renew the flowers if nece.=i.«ary.
C. J. Pennock and W. R. Shelmire each
gave an interesting account of his trip to
Indianapolis and to Mr. Fred. Dorner, the
carnation grower.
On motion power was given to the com-
mittee in charge of the medal to have the
necessary alterations made in the engrav-
ing and the same forwarded to Mr. Dor-
ner.
As usual, there was a number of seed-
lings on table which claimed a good deal of
attention.
E. Witterstaetter, of Cincinnati, O.,
sent a fine lot ot seedlings, which came in
good shape. Among them a very large
yellow variegated, marked like Buttercup,
but 8i Inches in diameter and on a long
stem.
P. Fisher & Co., of Ellis, Mass., dis-
played a vase ot their new seedling, Jac-
queminot, which was much admired.
Edward Walton, L. A. Moore, Isaac
Larkin, Ellis Marshall and Edward
Swayne also had seedlings on exhibition.
Edward Swayne had a flower— a white
seedling of CiBsar stock— in a very fair
state of preservation which was also shown
at the last meeting of the Society a month
ago. The flower was therefore plucked
over four weeks and it looks as if it was
good for several days more. No special
pains were taken to preserve it excepting
to keep it in water in a cool place, the end
of the stem having been pinched off once
or twice. This rather beats the record for
keeping qualities. He also showed a very
large variegated seedling, which measures
4i inches in diameter. It was a burster,
tiut the calyx had been removed and the
flower therefore opened evenly all round,
or " exploded," as he ex>pressed it, making
a good round head. There is a hint hereas
to the treatment ot bursters otherwise good.
George Balderston showed a beautiful
vase of Jacqueminot roses and gave a de-
scription of their treatment and culture.
He was tendered a vote of thanks.
Mrs. Wm. Davis had a well grown plant
of azalea in full bloom.
There was also quitea display of photO'
iOTi.-toxx 13'Or
THE BEST TELLOW CARNATION.
READT APRII. 15TH.
Price $2.00 per doz.;
DAILLEDOUZE BROS.,
$10.00 per 100.
Fiatbush, N. Y.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO " RUST."
SEND FOR PRfCE LIST.
P. O. Box 226,
KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
CARNATIONS,
"I^R^ISS" VERBENAS
Eooted Cuttings or Plants.
NEW FRENCH CANNAS,
GERANIUM, Silver Jewel,
PINK, Her Majesty.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Geo. S. Conover.
ANEMONE, Whirlwind.
FUCHSIA, Trailing Queen.
AND MANY OTHER FINE NOVELTIES.
Write for our Illustrated Catalogue.
VICK &» HILL,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
^uru.uD.-r.Nr. mfntion THE OLOniST'S EXCHANGE
in the discussion of his essay at the Indian
apolis meeting. Perhaps the ideal calyx is
seen on Albertini.
Mr. Dorner does all his hybridizing in
January and February; sowing the seed
when ripe, which is about April 1. It is
sown in flats, and when the seedlings are
up and rooted they are put in pots. From ^„„_ _,
these the plants are set out in the open gi-aphs by Anna Belle Swayne,
field, where they often come into flower ^g^gj j^j ^qj least, there was displayed
early in July and from that time on till ^j Edward Swayne the ideal sun-flowered
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
Carnations.
A large stock of BUTTERCUP iu prime
condition.
Kooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
Prices of other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELIMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
frost. The best, or such as Mr. Dorner
considers worthy of trial, are taken into
the house. From a batch of 1,500 plants
grown last year, he took In 100 varieties ;
from these he will select the most promis-
ing and grow them on, always discarding
those sorts not showing qualities worthy
of continued culture. His main aim at
present is to produce a clear yellow. Re-
sults in this line are sometimes peculiar.
One cross that he showed us, from which
he expected or hoped to get a yellow, pro-
duced a pure white— this was from a yel-
low and a deep scarlet. In another case, a
yellow, slightly striped, was produced
from two maroons. His first yellows came
originally from Hinze's White and Golden
Gate, the latter being used as the pollen
parent.
All of his carnations Inside are grown on
benches, seven feet wide, having a double
row of wires, at intervals of nine Inches,
running lengthwise of the house, across
which Is a mesh-work of string.
The cuttings of Mr. Dorner's standard
sorts, or those which he has in quantity,
such as William Scott, Mme. Diaz Alber-
tini, Reynolds, Spartan, Richmond, Wa-
bash, Dr. Smart and others, are taken
I from planes that were not allowed to
carnation. This was a most wonderful
production and showed patient care on the
part of the originators for, judging from
its size, there was more than one concerned
in the matter. The stem was in close imi-
tation ot a corn stalk five feet high, the
calyx was as large as a goblet, and the
flower expanded some 24 inches. The
petals ot a bluish pink shade and of crisp
papery consistency. The flower would no
doubt keep for months— the drier the bet-
ter. The parentage of this fine flower was
not given, but it was supposed to have de
scended from Ceesar stock,
A number of ladies were present.
W. R. Shelmike, Sec'y.
Short Hills, N. J.
James W. Withers, of the United States
Nurseries, has returned from an extended
trip to England, whither he went on busi-
ness connected with his flrm.
Maiden, Mass.
A notice has been issued by the deputy-
sheriff of Massachusetts declaring Benja-
min Grey insolvent. A meeting of his
creditors will be held at Cambridge, on
March 22 at 11 o'clock A.M.
♦ CARNATIONS. ♦
LADY EMMA, winner of two first
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $2.00 per 100; $15,00 per 1000.
Per 100. Per 1010.
Daybreak $2.50 $20.00
Lizzie McGowan ... 2 00 15.00
White Dove 2,00
Puritan 2,00
J. J. Harrison 2,00
Peachblow Coronet . . . 2,00
Crimson Coronet .... 2.00
Columbia 2.50
American Flag 2,00
Tidal Wave 2,00
Thomas Cartledge . . . 3.00
Spartan ^.00
Wm. Seott 500
Mme. Diaz Albertini . . 5.00
Edna Craig SO"
CASH WITH ORDER.
THORWAL.D JENSEN,
Box 55. Mamaroneck, N Y.
CARNATIONS
Rooted uttlngs of the following varieties
now Ready. Entirely free frtini ru»t.
I liave never liad rust on the plaeti.
PORTIA *'°"
LIZZIE McGOVVAN !•""
PURITAN ^-J"
NELLIE LEWIS J-^"
FRED. DORNER I-°"
GRACE WILDER l-""
AURORA • l-"^"
^°»e"d°gr^<^ra'Sirfle.%'r"?&P?s?^.e,"
COLEUS.
rooted cuttings ready,
ly nice varieties.
Golden Redder, it ordered alone. Mots, per
100 It Coleus are wanted by mail add lucls.
per 100 tor postage. 60,000 ready.
Alternanthera, Anrea Nana.... 50c. per 100
" P. Major 50c.
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
Ilndepenaenee is well located for shipping, belni!
8 miles east of Kansas City. Mo.)
KEEP your eye on the date '
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
-The Klorist's Exchange.
267
A Great Bargain
FOR <li S an -vo" w'" receive the tol-
r\-»n ^sJ.Kjyj lowi,,,,. set ot Ko<>te<l
Carnation Cntting^s — 100 Lizzie McGowun,
100 Nellie Lewis, 100 Uinze's White, 100
Uarfield, 100 Ferdinand Mangold, 50 Day-
Tidal Wave. Cash
E. B. JLEWIS, Lockpoit, N. Y.
Immense Stock of
Carnation Kooted Cuttings, for im-
naediate delivery, free from Bust or
other JUisease ; 50 varieties to select
from, butallof standard meritincluding
Daybreak, Buttercup, Furitan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. RE^XARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
MONEY GETTERS ALL
THESE NINE
CARNATIONS
NOTE, before you order elsewhere, tliat
we offer the above, and twenty other good
■ ■■ , well-establisl^ed in soil, ready
satisfaction assured.
ALEX McBRIDE,
ALPLAUS, N. V.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J,
Carnations
AND
-*— -.Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
Ready for immediate delivery. $12.00 per
1000 and upwards.
Sliver Spray, Wm. SooH. E. Pieraon,
LIzxIeMcSowan, Daybreak, Porfla.
Blanche, Edna Craig, Prea. Garfield,
Golden Gale, Annie PUIey. Wabash,
tf. J. Harrison, IM. Albortinl, Tldle Wave.
Or. Smart, Nancy Hanks, T. Cartledgo.
Varieties of 1 894, ready April I st.
The Stewart (scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis. Uncle John (white) and
Helen Kellar received certificates of merit at
same place. Goldfinch (yellow) and E. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN. Mich.
Send Advertisements now for Special Edition, Next Issue
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
ree from Kust a.iul Disease. Send for
Price List.
Easter Carnation Plants. SLrfleid^'bowZ^^
from 10 t(i 30 buds and blooms, M2.00 per 100; 25 at 100
rates. Also rooted cuttiiitsof Oarfle d, Tj. McGowan
and Silver Spray, $1.00 per 100; *10.00 per 1000.
GEO. STAFFLINGER, Spvineville, N. Y.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CARNATION AND VIOLET CUTTINGS.
J GOOD HEAtTHY STOCK, FREE FROM DISEASE OR RUST. J
X McGowan, Portia, H. "White, Golden Gate, Grace Darling and Mrs. Fislier, 2
X $l.a5 per 110; $0.00 per 1000. S
J Daybreak, $2.50 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000. Fred. Dorner, $1.76 per 100 ; $13.00 per 1000. 3
4 Violets, free from spot, $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000. All $10 orders or over express paid. 3
L Terms cash or C. O. D. L. B. 438. B. F. BARR, I.atlcaSter, Pa. 3
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CARNATIONS.
LIZZIE McGOTVAN PORTIA
LAMBORN AURORA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OP KENNEXT
MRS. FISHER TIDAL WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STIEE, CONCOBDVILLE, PA.
ANNIE PIXLEY.
A beautiful, delicate pink Carnation. Vei'^'
f)roliflc and continuous bloomer; flowers come
arge on stiff stems, 16 to 20 inches long-; calyx
never bursts. No grower of cut flowers can
alTord to be without it, as it will pay him better
than any other variety he can grow.
The price of Annie Piiley is $12.00 per 100
$90.00 per 1,000 ; 26 sold at 100 rates.
Also Rooted Cuttings of McGowan, Portia
Tidal "Wave. Write for prices. Stock clean
and healthy. Positively no rust.
Address
F. I.. KOHR,
350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa
NEW CARNATIONS
THE RTUART-Brilliant scarlet
UNCLE JOHN— Pure white.
E. A. WOOD— Pink variegated.
Goldfinch-Yellow edged pink.
These four varieties every grower should
have. The flowers Hiid sure sales at good prices.
True senrlets and whites are in deniimd.
JSIO per 100; S75 per 1000.
We hiive extra flue stock of Biaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Eliz. Beyuolds, Riclimond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR BONNAITFON,
A general favorite. Extra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
50c. each, S5 per doz., :fi35 per 100.
Send for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
^HEH WBmWO MeNTlOW THE FLORIST'S eXCHAHGF
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for "best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" 1 like Its color better than Daybreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
'* Sweetbrier ia all that can be dCHired."
W. A. MANDA.
Rooted cuttings, $IO.0O per 100 ;
$80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET. Lady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
: FLOR IST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. """TED CUTTINGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
FINE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
Catalog:ues ready January 1, 1S94. Correspondence solicited.
Address 11 lEI. OHia?a?"X", JE>£l,teX*SOX3L, Itf. J.
The Jacqueminot Carnation
Has so many good qualities that it may pay you to investigate. In color
a bright crimson-scarlet, lacking the black usually found in this class.
Send for descriptive circular. Enclose 10 cents and we will mail you long
stem Sample blooms. If they look dull on arrival they have been
chilled or frozen. Notify us and we will ship again.
Price, per doz., $2.00; lOO, $IO.OO ; per lOOO, $80.00. 260 a« lOOO rale.
PETER FISHER & CO., ELLIS (Norfolk Co.), MASS.
WHE
HELEN KELLER!
The most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
--- - 've invite all interested to
and Bee it growing: and blooming.
_ healthy and exceedingly produc-
tive; in form, size and eleg-ance far in advance of anythinfJr now i[i sight. Two houses filled
with this steiilna' variety are alwuys open for inspection, one at Wyndmoor, near Chestnut
Hill, Fhila., the other at Summit, N. J. Orders booked now and filled strictly In rotation,
coramencln'T March 16th, 18M. Strong, well rooted cuttings, S3.00 per doz.j SIK.OO per 100;
S90.00 per 1000.
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT at ^VASHINGTON, D. C, Show,
November, 1893 ; and at Convention of
CARNATION SOCIETY at INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. ao, 1894.
EDWIN LONSDALE,
Chestnut HilL - . . Phila, Pa.
JOHN N. MAY,
Summit, ... New Jersey.
Carnations=Panic Bargains I
Per 1000
Pearl $20 00
Edna Craig SO 00
Daybreak 20 00
ThoB. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Pbipps 26 00
Blancbe 26 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Kiclimond 26 00
Wabash. 25 00
W^estern Pride 26 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 26 00
Florence Van Beyper 26 00
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey 35 DO
Strictly Cash with order. Orders filled in rotation.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO, BELLEVILLE, N. J.
MENTION PAPER.
Lady Emma or Portia,.,
White Dove
Per 1000
$10 00
Lizzie McGowan
Schaffer
10 00
Grace Wilder
Grace Darling
White Wings
10 00
10 00
American Flag
10 00
Aurora
Nellie Lewis
Orange Blossom
Tidal Wave
15 00
Puritan 15 OO
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
PerlOO
MAD. DIAZ. AlBERTINI light pink S6 00
DAYBREAK flesh pink 3 00
WILLIAM SCOTT bright pink 6 00
LIZZIE McGOWAN pure white 8 00
CNCLE JOHN " 10 00
PURITAN " 3 00
THE STUART Geranium scarlet 10 00
The liowers cut froi
Per 1000
SBO 00
8jS 00
45 00
15 00
75 00
IS 00
75 00
stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I.
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CARNATIONS.
VARIETIES GOOD.
CUTTINGS GOOD.
Lizzie McGowan* Silver Spray, Aurora, Grace Darling, Portia, J. R. Freeman
and Fred. Dorner, ©1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Daybreak, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per
1000. Edna Craig, $3.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
PA?«SIK9.
4 ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
X Plxley isone of those beautifiiUight pinks
^ with a fair sized flower ot model form and
^ g-ood strong: calyx. With ordinary culture
^ stems can be cut twenty inches long and
2 the growth is strong- and healthy.
X Keller you know all about ; they are both
* sure to make good paying varieties for cut
X flowers. Plica per 100, $12.00; per 1000,
X SIOO.OO for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100,
^ $13.00; per 1000, $90.00.
I can still supply a few of those seedling
plants at $5.00 per 1000 or 75 cents per 100. ,
Blooming plants in season at $12.00 and ,
$15.00 per 1000. The same good strain I ,
always have.
Rooted Cuttings of a flrst-class assort- '
ment. unlabeled, $10.00 per 1000; labeled, '
$12.50 per 1000. ;
No list published and terms are cash .
before shipping or C. O. D.
Coleas, Rooted Cuttiugs, 90 cts. per 100; :
planted, good and stocky, $1.25 per 100.
.ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.
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Florist's Exchange.
p. Welch 2 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
E. C. KEINEMAN..39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
B. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. OLrvEB... Botanic Gardens. Wash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders. .. 1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Dunlop Toronto, Out.
Jos. Bennett Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N . Y.
John G. Esler Saddle Kiver. N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen. Ala-
D. Honaker Fort Wayue. Ind.
R. Littlejohn Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. ScuTT Milwaukee, Wis.
EcOBNE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
J as. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cul.
Walter Mott Traveling Representiitive.
Frank Huntsman .37 W. 4th St., Cincinnati. O.
David Kust, 7U Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
These gentlemen are also authorized to receive Ati'
tB aiid S%ibacriplioji8.
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requirements only let us have your copy
by Tuesday next, March 13 at latest.
The best talent obtainable has been se-
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to make the advertising division equally
interesting and, we hope, remunerative.
If your business is dull, you can help it
considerably by making your resources
known throughout the length and breadth
of the country. Don't be afraid that it
won't pay you. Seasonable advertising in
a good paper pays every time. Remember
you are offering your goods not to a few
confined within the precincts of one local-
ity, but to EVERY FLORIST in the country,
vporthy of the name, and, what is better,
"we make no extracharge" for space. The
earlier your advt. reaches us the better
workmanship can be given for its display,
and the better the position it will get.
Custom House Decision.
Rose Plants, Gladioli, and Pinks.
— Before the U. S. General Appraisers at
New York, January 23, 1804, in the matter
of the protest 21874 b-2, of J. M. Bonnott,
against the decision of the collector of cus-
toms at Norfolk, Va., as to the rate and
amount of duties chargeable on certain
gladioli and pinks, imported per Moravia,
January 15, 1894.
Opinion by Lunt, General Appraiser.
We find—
(1) That Mr. J. M. Bonnott imported
into the port of Norfolk, January 15, 1894,
certain merchandise which was assessed
for duty as nursery stock at 20 per cent, ad
valorem under paragraph 282, N. T., and
which is claimed to be free under para-
graph 666.
(2) That the merchandise consists of rose
plants or bushes, gladioli, and pinks.
(3) That the roses and pinks are chiefly
used in the United States for forcing uuder
glass for cut flowers, and the gladioli are
not, but are bulbous roots not edible.
Inasmuch as the importer has not claimed
the gladioli to be free under the paragraph
applicable thereto, his claim asto the same
is overruled, but we hold the roses and
pinks to be entitled to free entry under the
paragraph specified, and sustain the pro-
test as to these items.
Contents.
CARNATIONS AT LAFAYETTE . . . 2('^1
'* New 2r.5
Catalogues Received 2?2
CHANGES IN Business 2iK(
Chester County Carnation Society . . 2a!
show 2f^
CORRESPONUENCE :
American Beauty Rose, CHrnatiim Rust-
Cause and Preveuiitin, Now Sirani of Vio-
lets, Otaheite Oranpe. tiverlie;id IIlviIiu^
Not a Failure. The Brodi;v!is ut Caltl.>niui.
Two Valuable Caniatious for Ci.nunierciiil
Purposes 'itii, 2T1
CtTLTURAL Department 277
CusTOJt HOUSE Decision 2(8
Cut Flower prices •>'n;
Exhibition at Short IIills, N. J. . . . 2Ti
Floral Photographs 2(!1
FORBiGN Notes 27;^
Question box 273
recent fires 273
seasonable hints 2';7
Seed Trade report itv
the revised tariff bill . , . . ^is
Trade Notes :
Baltimore. Boston. Buffalo. Haddonsfleld,
N. J., Princeton. 111. 2(51
Brampton, Ont., Toronto 2(i2
Easton. Pa., Pittsburg 2*K
Maiden. Muss., Short Hills. N.J. . . . 2(W
Brooklyn. New York, Springfield. Mass. . 2(15
Hamilton. OQt.,lndiiinapolis,Sprin(ideld, HI. 270
Holmesbury, Wisslnomlug, Pa. . . . 371
Norristowu. Pa.. Paterson, N. J., Philadel-
phia 272
MonlreaL Ottawa 274
Providenee, R. 1 277
The Revised Tariff Bill.
The Wilson Tariff bill, which passed the
House of Representatives February 1, «as
laid before the full membership of the
Senate Committee on Finance on Thurs-
day morning, March S, at U o'clock in the
amended form upon which the Democratic
majority of that committee finally agreed,
after one whole month's consideration,
and numerous changes of front upon all
the more important objects of taxation.
Among the articles which have been
stricken from the free list are tbose en-
umerated in section 666 of the Tariff Law
of 1890, viz: "Orchids, lily of the valley,
azaleas, palms and other plants used for
forcing under glass for cut flowers or dec-
orative purposes. Another article stricken
from the free list in which the trade is
interested is cocoa fibre.
Changes in connection with imported
glass are as follows : Common window
glass, not exceeding 16 by 24 inches square
IJ ceuts per pound ; above that and not ex-
ceeding 24 by 30 inches square, 1-^ cents per
pound; above that and not exceeding 24
by 36 inches square, from Ig to 1^ cents per
pound ; all above that, from li to Ig cents
per pound.
Ploughs and other agricultural imple-
ments, which tbe House bill made free,
have a provision that all the articles men-
tioned, when imported from any country
which lays an import duty on like articles
coming from the United States, shall be
subject to duties under existing law.
Under agricultural products the duty on
onions is changed from 20 cents a bushel
to 20 per cent, ad valorem ; peas changed
from specific duty to 20 per cent ; potatoes
from 10 cents a bushel to 30 per cent, ad
valorem ; castor beans from 25 cents a
bushel to 20 per cent, ad valorem. Filberts
and walnuts are changed from specific
duty to 35 per cent, ad valorem. Nuts of
all other kinds (not specified) are made
dutiable at 20 per cent, ad valorem.
In view of the changes proposed to be
made importers are already selling goods
with a proviso pending the Senate's de-
cision on the Bill in its entirety.
New York.
Mr, Samuel Henshaw, of West New
Brighton, lectured before the Farmers'
Club section of the American Institute on
Tuesday, March 6, on "How to Beautify
Home Grounds." The lecturer handled his
subject in a lucid and intelligible manner,
decrying the many unsightly surroundings
prevalent in many locations, and pointing
out how they could be made both pleasant
and profitable. The subject was thor-
oughly discussed by the members, and the
paper characterized as one of the most
philosophical that had been read before
the Club.
A small basket of Newland's Prolific
Stravpberry was on exhibition which had
been shipped from Florida. In an inter-
esting talk Dr. Hexamer said it was the
only good shipping berry raised there ; it
was not so prolific in the South as farther
North. Formerly it was known as the
Charleston Strawberry. A seedling from
it, named Hoffman's seedling, is larger,
and not quite so sour, but it is more soft
and does not keep quite so well. There will
be an exhibition of plants and flowers in
connection with the April meeting, which
occurs on the first Tuesday of that month.
Market News.
The very warm spell has made
flowers in the market over-plentiful. This
is the case with all kinds of stock. Roses
can be seen sold by the street fakirs for ten
cents per dozen, so it can readily be imag-
ined how cheaply they must have been
bought. Good roses can be bought in
quantity for S15 per thousand. Prices
have dropped considerably on everything
since last week. Trade in the stores has
been quiet, and their orders have been very
light. The highest price obtained for roses,
such as Mermet, Bride, Cusin, Watteville,
has been five ceuts, and in some cases six
cents. La France, six cents; extra fine
ones eight cents. Quite a number of Jacqs.
are coming in, and bring from $3 to 812,
according to quality. Merveille de Lyon
is coming in, and selling at from $5 to $20.
Best American Beauty sell, per dozen, at
§5; Baroness and Mabel Morrison, $3 per
dozen ; Luizet, $3 per dozen ; Laing, $2 per
dozen. For best Brunner $4 per dozen is
got; for seconds, ten and fifteen cents each.
Violets are coming in in very large quanti-
ties, and the highest price got has been
S7.50 per thousand. They have to be very
flue to bring that figure. Ordinary qual-
ity can be had readily at ^ per thousand,
while the inferior grades sell as low as $2
and $2.50 per thousand.
All the commission men seem to have a
large supply of Lilium Harrisii. The av-
erage price runs from S4 to $6 per hundred.
Lily of the valley, hyacinths and other
bulb flowers are very plentiful. The de-
mand for smilax is brightening up a little,
and it will no doubt sell better from now
on. Tulips bring from $2 to ?3 per hun-
dred, the greatest call being for pink and
yellow varieties.
Some varieties of carnations still bring a
good figure. Albertini seems to lead at
So per 100. For The Stuart, Scott, very
good flowers of Lizzie McGowan and Day-
break the price obtained is S3 per 100. Ed-
na Craig is selling for $2; Bouton d'Or is
bringing §3. For lower grade flowers the
figures run from 35 cts. to 75 cts. per 100.
I A favorite flower at present time for bou-
tonnieres is the Cape Jasmine. "Button
holes" of these sell at 25 ceuts each retail;
Jasrainum grandifiorum brings 50 cents a
dozen sprays in the stores. Among flower-
ing aud decorative plants now seen are bot-
tle brush, which is useful, even after
through flowering, on account of its foli-
age ; acacias, genistas and azaleas in abun-
dance. SiEBRECHT & Wadley make a
specialty of Boronia heterophylla. It has
numerous clusters of drooping carmine
flowers and looks very pretty.
We notice a retail store is making a
special sale of certain flowers on stated
days. Roses were the inducements offered
on Thursday at one dollar a dozen.
It is reported that GEORGE PRiAiiiTS,who
has been located at the Grand Central
depot for several years, will open a store in
Broadway, between 2Sth aud 29th st.
TiERNET is the truckman who trans-
ports John Weir's flowers to Brooklyn
from the wholesale houses here. On Wed-
nesday his wagon just escaped destruc-
tion. He had delivered his load and was
on his return to New York when he dis-
covered that somehow or other the straw
in the wagon had got on fire. It was
quickly extinguished without doing any
damage other tban scorching several of
the empty flower trays. It is supposed
some one wantonly threw a half smoked
cigarette into the truck.
Clnb Matters.
The Florists' Club will meet on
Monday evening, March 12, in the Grand
Central Palace. A point of vital impor-
tance to the Club is to be discussed, viz : as
to whether it shall remain in its present
quarters or seek permanent rooms else-
where, and it behooves every member to be
present, in order that the matter be thor-
oughly and satisfactorily discussed and
adjusted.
Brooklyn.
The past week has perhaps been the dul-
lest experienced here this season ; trade is
almost at a standstill. In consequence of
this depression there is an over- abundance
of flowers of every description.
Langjahr, the wholesale florist, has had
the interior of his store thoroughly over-
hauled and renovated, givingit a natty ap-
pearance. His benches were completely
glutted with good stock waiting purchasers
when we called.
Chas. a. Krombach, the Greenwood
Cemetery florist, who was a candidate from
the eighth ward for supervisor, was de-
feated at the election held on Tuesday
night last, by 125 votes.
The retail stores are showing evidences
of tbe near approach of Easter, and several
very fine displays are being made. Peter
Mallon, of Fulton st., makes an excellent
show of azaleas, cinerarias and Harrisii on
the sidewalk.
Growers seem anxious this season in re-
gard to the disposal of their Easter goods,
and have more than ever exerted them-
selves to obtain contracts for supplies.
Several of them are peddling their plants
and selling at what would appear to be
anything but remunerative figures. A fine
batch of cinerarias, which have all Winter
been bringing 25 cents each, were this week
offered and taken at 10 cents.
Springfield, Mass.
As Lent advances business is poorer, if
possible, than it was in February. Flow-
ers come in abundantly, but the dealers
say there are no sales. One dealer adver-
tised Roman hyacinths at 12c. a dozen ;
daffodils, 25c. ; valley, 35c. a dozen, and
other flowers accordingly at retail ; but it
is said without any increase in sales.
A day or so since this ad. was in one of
the daily papers (this is a portion of a
three-column ad.):
** This morning we shall have 300 pots of
hyacinths in bud to sell for 19e. a pot.
There will be three colors in each pot (pink,
blue and white) ; and the pots will be five
inches deep."
The firm advertising this is one of the
leading dry goods houses of the city, who
frequently make a special run on some-
thing pertaining to the florists' business,
often at just about lowest wholesale prices;
but this time they got left, for a poorer lot
of bulbs in flower were never offered in
any market. It is said that the fiorist who
sold them paid S3 per thousand for the dry
bulbs (culls). Yet people flocked to this
store and carried them away as fast as sev-
eral attendants could put them up, at 19c,
each. But a florist could not have sold
them at 10c. a pot ; in fact, no true fl.orist
would offer them at any price. He would
prefer to throw them away. A florist,
handy by, put out several flats of potted
hyacinths, with a well printed card, say-
ing : '*I do not sell dry goods, but I do sell
better hyacinths for 15c. than dry goods
stores ask 19c. for. — N. J. H." These were
fairly well grown bulbs, one in a pot, well
worth the money. The sale of rubbish like
what this dry goods house offered does not
hurt the regular dealer and florist who
pays attention to growing his stock in the
best possible way. There is generally peo-
ple enough in any community who will
pay for a good article what it is worth. It
is a fact that these combination stores are
among us, and we must meet them on
their own ground. There is ample room
for tbem ; for as there are always plenty of
people looking for bargains, these mer-
chants have all they can attend to looking
up what they can buy cheap, either for the
reason it is not very salable, or a little out
in some way. The dealer who handles a
first-class article will not sell as much, but
will have not only as satisfactory net re-
sults, but a much easier time obtaining
the end.
Horticultural Society business is good.
The Hampden County Society's first
show comes in April ; the special feature
of this exhibition will be pansies, although
Spring flowers in general will be abund-
ant.
The Amateur Horticultural Society keep
up their interest by meetings for discus-
sion. The next subject will be "Soils."
The meeting following will have for their
subject, "Resolved — That the aster is a
more desirable flower for the amateur than
the dahlia ;" and it looks as if the aster
would have it. Fulton.
The Florist's Exchange.
269
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and ail
interested in tbia column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Pulton St., I^. T.
F. E. McAllister, 22 Day st., New
York, has laid in a large supply of palm
leaves for palm Sunday use.
. '^^^ Iowa Seed Co., report the seed trade
m the West remarkably active and 50 per
cent, in advance of last year.
, The John A. Salz er Seed Co. , La Crosse,
Wis., also report their trade very much
better than last season.
The open weather of the past week has
created some activity in the New York
seed stores, and frequent kicks are heard
from parties who had not previously or-
dered supplies to enable them to take ad-
vantage of it.
H. C. Green, Kearney, Neb., who grows
seed for the trade, making a specialty of
vine seeds, was in town this week. He
showed us a photograph of his improved
vine seed machine, which, he says, on re
cent trial, extracted seed from 50 bushels
of cucumbers in four minutes.
At the recent meeting of the executive
committee of the American Seed Trade
Association held in New York, that body,
m protesting against the so-called Wilson
bill as relating to garden seeds appearing
on the free list, resolved that "while advo-
cating the retention of the present ad va-
lorem duty of 20 per cent., we would
strongly recommend the adoption of a
speciflo duty upon the diCEerent species."
European Notes.
Flower seeds now play such an im-
portant part in the importations of Ameri-
can seedsmen that it may be well to refer
to them before closing our review of the
prospects for the coming season.
And first as to sweet peas. The French
and German growers flght very shy of
these this season except at prohibitive
pnces, having lost very heavily on them
during the past three vears ; but in Eng-
land the sowing time has been very
favorable and a much larger breadth than
usual has been planted. With a fairly good
season the English crop may possibly make
upfortheshortageelsewhere, and it is prob-
able that prices will once more be down
on a reasonably low level. Although a
very large number of new varieties have
been introduced just lately the true blue is
not yetobtained but Princess May (Laxton)
is a long step in the right direction.
In regard to nasturtiums the outlook is
not so hopeful by any means. As every
seed has to be picked up by hand an im-
mense amount of labor is involved and
when, as during the past season, after
weeks of vain attempts to dry the seed, all
the labor is wasted and the rotting mass
has to be thrown to the muck heap, it is
not to be wondered at that growers do not
wish to incur a risk involving so much
trouble and expense. Of course, there is
no time lost at present, but the probabili-
ties are that short supplies will rule, and
In any case prices will be very sensibly in-
creased.
It is too early as yet to refer to such
items as stocks, asters, zinnias, etc., but
they shall receive attention when the
proper time arrives.
Biennials, such as delphiniums, carna-
tions, campanulas and dianthuses are all
more or less short, but stocks on hand
will just about make up any deficiency.
Two novelties deserve a passing notice.
Ihe hrst, baintpaulia ionantha, an entirely
new genus, is one of the most charming of
the Gesneracese that has been introduced
for many years. In appearance and color
the flowers resemble a large violet, with a
prominent cluster of bright golden yellow
aotbers. The height of the plant when in
lull bloom is only about eight inches : it
win therefore be very useful for table dec-
oration. In addition to being raised from
seed It can be very readily propagated
by division oj the leaves. It comes from
the Usambara mountains in Africa and is
neing introduced by Denary of Erfurt.
Anotlier charming plant, also from
Atrica, IS Nemesia strumosa Suttoni intro-
duced by Sutton & Sons, of Reading The
color of the majority of the flowers is a rich
deep orange, but other colors are produced
including white, pale yellow, crimson and
an almost indefinite variety of intermediate
Shades. In a warm climate it will flower
very freely m the open from May to Oc-
tober, while, by successional sowings it
will provide an abundance of handsome
pot plants right up to Christmas. Many
other novelties are before us but they must
he tested before they are recommended.
European Seeds.
The following extracts from a special
preliminary report of one of the largest
seed hou-ies in Europe to a correspondent
in this country will give the trade an idea
of the coming harvest :
Beet.— Owing to the drought of 1893,
about one-third the usual acreage stand-
ing.
Borecole.— Tall and half-dwarf good;
extra dwarf, fair.
Cabbage.— One-half standing; looking
fairly well.
Carrot.- Short breadth planted : look-
ing only fair.
SAVOY CABBAGE.- Full plant; looking
well.
Cauliflower.— Fairly good.
Celekt.— Full plant; looking well.
Kohl Kabi.— Looking fairly well.
Leek.— Short breadth planted, which in
places is affected by disease.
Onion.— White varieties, full average;
red and brown varieties, very short.
Parsnip.— Short breadth planted, but
looking right at present.
Parslet.- In all respects the same as
the above.
Mangel, Turnip and Rutabaga,— Full
average arranged for. The condition of
the plants very variable in different locali-
ties ; but everything depends upon the
weather for the next two weeks.
On annual crops, such as corn salad,
sweet peas, spinach, radish, etc., it is too
early to report, but we may remark that
the seeding time is very favorable at
present.
The seed trade throughout the country
continues to feel the depression that is
common to all business in the country.
Our Philadelphia friends report a falling
off of from 20 to 80 per cent., which in the
seed trade means considerable, as the ex-
pense of getting ready for business is more
than the cost of the seed sold. And this
expense is an annual, bearing fruit but
one year ; so when sales fall off it is just so
much from the profit end of the business,
as the expenses must first be met, the sur-
plus, if any, being profit. So far as we can
learn, those engaged in the mail trade are
the greatest sufEerers. This trade is
largely from the farmer and the artisan,
and they have but little money for other
than the actual necessities. The farmer
and the market gardener must have their
usual supply, so the specialists in their
lines do not suffer so badly. In the mail
trade there are several classes : those who
deal largely in the useful and the others
that go from the mountain tops to the
ocean's depth in search of " novelties" to
please the enthusiast. The latter class are
suffering the worst, because their special-
ties can be dispensed with, and so are in
times like the present.
Those most likely to suffer the least will
be the commission houses. Many that
usually order through the mail and have
not this year, and that is fully one-fourth
the usual number, will, when the time
comes for planting, go to the nearest store
for such sorts as they must have, which
will materially increase the sale of seeds
sold m this way.
The turnips put away for seed purposes
on Long Island have wintered remarkably
well— in fact, never better. We have re-
ports from one grower who has suQicient
put away for fifty acres, and, after an ex-
amination of all kinds, he does not find
any loss whatever from rotting. Kale is
also looking splendid, and the few days of
encouraging growth we have had, shows
remarkable vigor of plant So far as we
are able to judge, the cabbage put away
looks equally well. But of this crop noth-
ing can be said until the seed is cleaned
and in the bags. It has enemies on every
hand ; conditions favorable for most other
crops are sometimes fatal to this ; for that
reason success is always uncertain.
Grass Seed— Italian and English Rye
GRASS.— Before the U. S. Gpneral Apprais-
ers at New York, January 39, 1894, in the
matter of the proiests, 66.550 ni-lS6S3 and
56999 a-14998, of Peter Henderson & Co
against the decision of the collector of cus-
toms at New York as to the rate and
amount of duties chargeable on certain
?ono '....'™P°''''°'^ ?«■• Bourgngne, July 31,
1893, CiTcassia, August 9, 1893, and Cham-
pagne, August 9, 1893.
Opinion by SoMERViLLE, Oeneral Av
•pralser.
The board, having taken at the hearing
ot these protects the te.etimony of many
dealers in seeds of all kind, mal<e the fol-
lowing findings of fact, based oo the
record and other evidence :
(1) The merchandise covered by the first-
fjamed protest {No. 56550a) is invoiced as
10 bales of grass seed," and was returned
by the local appraiser as "grass seed or
agricultural seed."
, (3) It is in fact Italian rye-grass seed, and
IS so known in trade, the botanical name
being Lolium Italicum.
(3) The use of this species of grass is for
hay and pasture only.
(4) The merchandise covered by the
second protest (No. 56999 a) is invoiced as
30 bales extra Ayrshire perennial rye
grass," and was returned by the local ap-
praiser as "grass seed for agricultural
purposes." This article is commonly
and commercially known as English rye-
grass seed (botanical name, Lolium ver-
enne.)
(5) The rye grass raised from the seed is
used chiefly for hay and pasturage, but,
being perennial, also to a limited extent
for lawns and meadows, being mixed for
this purpose with other lawn grasses.
(6), Both of the foregoing articles are
agricultural seeds, being commonly nsed
in fields and on farms for the uses above
stated.
(7) Each of them is known as grass seed,
both in common parlance and among im-
porters and other dealers in the seed trade.
The collector assessed both the English
rye-grass and the Italian rye grass seed
under paragraph 286 of the new tariff act
which reads as follows :
Garden seeds, agricultural seeds, and
other seeds not specially provided for in
this act, twenty per cent, ad valorem.
The importers claim that they should
each be exempt from d uty under paragraph
699, which places on the free list a great
variety of seeds, including " all flower and
grass seeds " not specially provided for in
said tariff act.
The question raised by the protests is,
which is the more speciflo and minute de-
scriptive term, agricultural seed or grass
seeds" are regarded as a species of the
genus "agricultural seeds."
_ We hold, accordingly, that the phrase
'all * * » grass seeds" in said para-
graph 699 of the free list, is more specific
than the words " agricultural seeds " in
paragraph 286, and that the former phrase
includes Italian rye grass and English rye
grass of the varieties abovedescribed.
The contrary view announced in case of
Central Vermont R. R. Co. (G. A. 3161) is
modified accordingly.
, The protests are both sustained (the one
in 56999 a being confined to the article ot
rye grass per steamer Circassia). The col-
lector's decision is reversed as to the above
articles, and affirmed as to all others on
the invoices, it any, covered by said pro-
test^.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Gloucester, N. J.— Peter De Vleifier
has opened a florists' store here at 217
Middlesex st.
Plymouth, Pa.— W. H. Van Plees has -
bought out the greenhouses formerly run
by Ira G. Marvin, opposite the D., L. & W
depot.
Highland, N. Y.— The greenhouses for-
-lerly run by Adolph Folger at this place,
are now owned and managed by James
P. Hayden, wholesale florist.
Greensboro, N. C— George Blake has
located here and will carry on the business
ot florist and nurseryman. He was for-
merly at Grafton and Degraw aves
Newark, N. J.
NEW YORK CITY.
I have found the FLORIST'S EX-
CHANGE the most profitable trade journal
I have ever used as an advertising medium.
I can safely recommend advertising In
It as a paying investment to those who
use Its columns.
F. E. McAllister.
Decisions of Appraisers.
Grass Seed Clover.— The general ap-
praisers have sustained the protest of
Henry Nungesser, New York, against the
decision of the collector at that port in the
matter of 100 bags of clover seed, assessed
tor duty at twenty per cent, ad valorem
under paragraph 286 ot the new tariff act
of 1890 as "agricultural seeds" not spe-
cially provided for in said act. They were
claimed to be free ot duty as "grass seeds"
under paragraph 699 of said act, which
exempts from duty a large variety of seed,
including "all flower and grass seeds,"
not specially provided for in said tariff act.
1 he facts from the evidence, on which the
decision is based, are as follows :
(1) That the article covered by the pro-
test is the seed of the crimson clover, known
as scarlet clover (botanical name, Trifolium
incamatum), which belongs to the red
clover family.
(2) It is commercially known as a grass
seed, and sown chiefly, it not alone, for the
forage of hay crop produced from it.
The history of legislation on this general
subject and the rulingsot the Treasury De-
partment under laws prior to the
present tariff act (1890) are reviewed by
Justice Blatchtord in Ferry v. Livingston,
(115 U. S. 115.) That decision .seems to re-
cognize the principle that the phrases
" garden seeds " and " agricultural seeds "
are descriptive merely, indicating rather
the uses made ot such seeds than the com-
mercial designation ot the articles, and the
view is expressed by the court that the
general and not the exceptional use must
determine the classification This view
was followed in Clay v. Magone (40 Fed
Rep., 230.)
The evidence in this case fully sustains
the fact that the words " agricultural
seeds " in the trade are understood gener
ally to mean such seeds as are sown in
fields, as distinguished from those sown in
gardens and used for ornamental purposes
in lawns.
The evidence further shows that those
grass seeds which are chiefly used tor sow-
ing or are grown in fields are generally re-
garded by the trade as a species or sub-
division ot the more generic term " agri-
cultural seeds." The commercial seed
catalogues introduced in evidence on the
hearing corroborate the same fact.
Both varieties are catalogued under the
head ot "grasses," which aredi.stinguished
from " farm seeds "usually sown in fields,
such as turnips, corn, buckwheat, oats,
rye, wheat, barley, and the like.
We extract the following definitions
..om the testimony of Mr. Burnet Land
reth, of the Arm of D. Landreth & Sons,
said to be the largest seed producers in the
United States, which whs given at a hear-
ing before the Committee of Ways and
Means (Fifty first Congress, January, 1889,
p. 876, Revision of the Tariff.)
Garden seeds are seeds ot plants produc-
ing edi ble tissue without process ot machine
manufacture.
Agricultural seeds are seeds ot plants
either not edible, as grass seeds, or such as
require manufacture, as wheat.
This latter definition supports the testi-
mony ot the witnesses given before this
board in the present hearing, that "grass
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
p. 278, cut. 4,
Azalea-Title pace ; p. 2C3, col. 3; p m. col. 1, 2. 3.
"c*o'5.T'p"io^^^o\!fp.°&co,!'4.''- ""'• •""■'■' -'■ ^»'
°°°.''cSl.3.'^lTm'?o?i f"=--P-«« », CO.. 3; p.
'-■"■■ Jlia. ■ ■
Build
3,4.
Bulba
•Is, etc.— Page 275. col. 1, 2,
anil Roots-Title page; p. 260. col. 1. 2, 3. 4;
,^coI. 4; p. 203, col. 3; p. 270, col. 2; p. 276i
Ca"Dnu.-^Page 260. col, 1, 2; p. 273, col. 4.
p. 260, col. 1,41 p. 267. 1, 2, 3, 4. . " • ».
Cjiiorariaa— Page 206. col. 1.
*'!""y8'J""',einuin-PaBe 262, col. i; p. 263, col. 2,
3: p. 26f,, col. I. '
CleiiiiuiB-Page 270, col. 1.
''»'e""-PaKO 262, col. 1; p. 265, col. 4; p. 266, col. 1,
C"' •'"'«V';''J?--i'»KO 2™, col. 3, 4: p. 276, col. I. 2, 3, 4;
p. 2(7. col 1, 3, 4.
Cyclainen-Page 262, col. 3.
Dalilias— Page 261, col. 4.
Daisy— Page 262, col. 3; p. 265, col. 3.
p'ws'oo'rf z'*""''"""'^'"'''' "**''' *■■ ''™' ™'' ^•'•''
Uecoi'atfve Trees and PlantH.- Title oacp-
P.262, col 1; p 263, col. 1; p 270, eol. 1, 3, 3? "f p!
274, col. 3, 4. p. 278, col. I, 2, 3. 4.
Portilizers-PaKe 271, 001.2.3.
PlorlntH' lielters-Page 271, col. 1.
I lovlstw' Supplies-Title page; p £
4; 276, coI.^l,_2, 3_,_4:^p.^77, col. lip. OT '_^ cof. i'. 2,' 4 !
3,4." _ " " ""' "°" " "" ""'
-Page 271,
.-._..„.„■ i.ecters-Pa .,..„,...
KloristH' Supplies- Title page; p 271, col. 1, 2,3,
:: p. 277, col. 1; p. OT col. 1. 2, 4.
d Vases-Page 275. coi. 1, 2,
Fuciisia— Pass 261. col. 2.
'tas— ntle page: 'p.278, col. 3,
..eraniuin-Page 265, col. 4; p 260, col. 1;
col. 3. 4; p. 273. col. 4.
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I. 267,
Ula
lirneiiiit , , , .„„ ... ,„ ,„„,,., ,-„„_
372. col. 4.
Hail liiBuiance-Pag«2a2. col. L
'Wo':"Jol!^l',T3?4. *"'•"""■ "»■"•."•». etc.- Page
l',"a""K Apparatus-Page 271, col. 3, 4; p.
Ilyiirauffea— Page 26^6, col. 1; p. 27S, col. I, 2 3
I DCiibator— page 271, col, 4.
' p''ot"coi''T'2"s°4 *'"'"''<='''''"-'''"'« 271.001.1,2,3;
Ija'iwlacape' Gai-ileners-Page 277, col. 4.
Mailing 'rilbes-Pagc373, col.J. 4,
yi ush'i'
i, col. 3, 4.
on I II— X iLie page: p. x(u, col. 2, 3. 4.
iisy -Pane 265, col. 3; p. 367, col. 3, 4; p. 274. col 3
t..ni„-page 266, col. 1, • ■ f . i-ui. o.
-Title page: p. 20:i, col. 1, 2, 3, 4: p. 265, col. 3 4-
col. I; p. 267, col. 1. ' . .
: Worli- Page271. C0I.4.
- -Title paire; p. 260, cc' 1 ■> -j 1
ii I leal i ne-Page 271, col. 2.
.-3l>" iiiiviciB — raKO ^13. coi. J
siivect Peas- Page 260, col.
Vpietable Seeds, Pin
260. col. 1,2,3,4; p. 2f"
Venlilattnn; Appni
;<:,• -Title page; p.
270
The Klorist's Exchange.
Indianapolis.
The advance premium list of the eighth
annual Chrysanthemum Show, Floral Fes-
tival and Fruit Exhibit of the Society of
Indiana Florists has been issued. The oc-
casion will take place on November 6 to 10,
inclusive, in Tomliuson Hall, Indianapolis,
Quite a number of special premiums have
already been donated.
Hamilton, Ont.
F. G. Foster has his stock looking in ex-
cellent shape with the exception of one
bench of carnations, which were imported
and are full of rust. A curious circum-
stance is that a bench of home grown
stock, growing in the same house on the
opposite side, is not in the least affected.
Pelargoniums, which were so well grown
here and sold at a good figure, have gone
out of favor.
T. V. KiLVINGTON has a grand plant of
abutilon Boule de Ni6ge planted in a solid
bed. It is at present loaded with its snow
white bel)-shaped flowers.
E. G. Bkown planted last Fall a new
house with Wootton, Bride and IWermet ;
they have done exceedingly well. I do not
remember seeing plants with finer foliage
or more magnificent blooms. In this
northern climate the Wootton does splen-
didly, is a sure yielder, has luxuriant foli
age and throws a perfectly formed bud.
Carnation, Nellie Lewis, fairly revels here.
It is a northern favorite. I measured sev-
eral blooms that averaged 3i inches across,
of perfect shape.
RoBT. Harper speaks well of past busi-
ness, as also Webster Bros., who do a
catalogue trade, roses being a specialty.
W. M.
Springfield, 111.
Brown & Canfield have a fine place,
comprising about 30,000 feet of glass. They
grow a variety of decorative plants and
cut fiowers. Their American Beauty and
Meteor are exceptionally fine. They have
opened a store in town which, so far, has
realized them a handsome profit in spite of
the business depression. They hope to
work up a big seed trade, and all their
friends here wish them success.
Loois Unverzagt is talking strongly
of selling out ; he says decorations have
been slow tbis Winter, and business has
dropped about 40 per cent, below previous
years.
Miss Belle Miller has several nice
houses. At a glance it can be seen that
one of the tender sex has the business in
hand, as everything has a place where it
cau easily be found. Truly, her place in
general would set an old practitioner
a-tbinking. The carnations and roses are
in fine condition. She showed me some
cut carnations and roses in the ice-box that
would do credit to some of our Eastern
growers. Let us have some more lady
florists with the same ability.
Henry L. Phelps has a compact little
establishment and keeps his stock in grow-
ing condition. He reports business to be
about the same as in previous years.
Charles E. Hat is an enthusiastic
lover of plants, and prides himself on the
nice collection of orctiids he is getting to-
gether. He had a fine display of bloom at
the time of my visit. F. L. A.
&GHILLEA,
JA>IBS PROSa', Gr
PALMS, DRAC/ENAS
And other decorative plants at panic prices.
If you want good and cheap plants send for my
New Spring Wholesale Price I-ist.
Then send in your orders and get a bargain iu
plants.
W. J. HESSER,
I>ri>p. Palm Gnrdens. Plattsmouth, Neb.
ORCHIDS, IN VARIETY.
FICUS ELASTICA.
hm, umm, umui mm
Elc, lor s:ile cheap. Send fur ciitalogue.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
100
Ampelopeis Veitchii, i inch *ij OO
Eiielish Ivy, 3 years, iii and 5 Inch, *15,«) and 18 00
Drnciena I ilivi-a, 6 inch 15 00
limn Japonieum, 2J^ Inch
f Treinula, 2H luch
ted Ferns, 2>i "
A fine lot of Azaleas and Genistas will be i
bloom at Easter. Write for prices.
FORBES & WILSON,
330 Flushing Ave., Long Island City.
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FOR SAl F afi"estoeUof
DRACiENA INDIViSA.
2 to 3 feet high, in 6 and T inch pots ; at $3B.C0
per lUO ; or $5,110 per doz. Fine fcir vases,
etc. Corres(JOndeiice solicited.
GEO. A. RACKHAin,
2991,^ Woodward Ave.. DETROIT, MICH.
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100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For Itrices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
SEDBMAN. LOS AJSGKLES, CAL.
C L. E 7VC K X I S
Lart>;e flowering Jackmanll. Henryil, Comptes
Xj. IO.
4,000,000 EVERGREEN GOT FERNS
ESFECIALLV FOR Fl,ORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN lOTS OF BOOO AND UPWARDS, $1.00 PER 1000. Ferna
furnished the year round. Special attention given to supplying
DAGGER. the Wholesale Trade.
HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
... PAUT^VS
The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system of packing, enaliles me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders, PltlCE LISTS ON APPI^ICATION".
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: Edinburg, Ge
For Hardy Plants
And others, address as below.
CHOICE NATIVE LADY SLIPPERS, TRILLIUM
GRANDIFLORUM. LILIU M CAHADENSE,
MILLA BIFLORA, by the thousand, prices
way down.
F. H. HORSFORO, Charlotte, Vt.
ba. Lady Nevills, Lady
Eardly, Sieboldii. Fairy Queen, Duke Norfolk,
$3.00 per doz.; $2S per lOO.
SMILAX, strong, well hardened seedlings, 76c.
per luu ; 1,6. OO per lOUO. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLER, Blooiiiington, Ills.
CHOICE VINES
or Iin mediate
Shipment.
5000 Ampelopsis Veitcliii, 1 yr. pot-grown,
fine, $7.00 pt-r lUO.
3000 Clematis Panieulata, (creamy white,
flowers in clusters, very t'ragriint, profuse
bh.omers) 1 yr. pot-t?rown, flue, 310.00 a 100.
5000 Honeysuckles, Golden, Hall's Japan,
Fragrans, strony: plants, S6.0U per 100.
3000 Englisli Ivy, 1 yr. very fine, $8.00 per 100.
1000 Akebia Quinata, (a fine climber, bears
a rich maroon flower) $6.00 per 100.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
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Phoenix Keclinata.
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I "%%"s'sfnr. SIEBRECHT& WADLEYrVX!;''- \
X r FIHST—With PALMS and DECORA TIVE PLANTS. X
SECOND- With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, ♦
$1.50 and S2. 00 a pair. X
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS. $5.00, $10,00 and ♦
t DO SUPPLY
♦ FLORISTS
I
$25.00 boxes.
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties.
CLEMATIS. «°?:X^^.Ncs.
100 1000
LILACIANA, purple S3.60 IB30.00
JACKMANII, purple 4.00 35.00
VELUTINAPUBPUJRBA, putpl63.50
GIPSY QUBEN, blue 3.50
30.00
30.00
30.00
VITICELLA VENOSA, blue 3.50
VITICEtLA BUBBA KEB-
MISENA, red 3.50
liAWSONIANA, lavender.... 3.50 30.00
BAMONA, lavender 3.50 30.00
ALBERT VICTOE, pink 3.50
HENBYI, white 3.50 30.00
MISS EATEMAN, white and
3.50 30.00
3.50 30.00
3.50 30.00
DUCHESS OP EDINBCBG,
double white 4.00
PANICULATA, white, small
flowers 3.50 30.00
1000 Plants, our selection,
15 per cent. Jackmanni. . 25.00
N. B. — Orders cannot be filled for these cuf-
iings after March 24th.
W. S. MXX1,E & CO.,
Commercial Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
LATANIA BORBONICA.
. pots, 5 tt. by 6 ft
" 7 leaves, 2 ft
" IJft
ARECA LUTESCENS.
. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft
'* 3plants,4"'
3 " 3 "
■' 1 " 6 leaves, 2 ft
ARECA RUBRA.
. pots, 6 leaves, 2 ft
3plants,3ft
Adiantum Farleyenae, 4 in.
pots, tl.OO ; 6 in. pots, *1
$2.00; 10 in. pots
Cut Fronds, selected, per 100
Standard pots.
pots, 60c.; 5 in.
.60; 7 in. pots,
6 00
10 00
All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
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t No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY, t
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HARDY SHRUBS.
L.'S.ROE Size, for Immediate Retail Sales.
Spireas, Deutzias, Hydrangeas, Pyrus,
Calycanthus, AHheas,
Euonymous, Etc.,
2, 3 and 4 feet, bushy, $3.00 per ilozen ;
$15.00 per hundred.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Avcs.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
E. AliBEBT MIOHEL,
EUGENE H. MICHEL.
Mention paper.
«*««a**s*ee«*e*a*«e*e***eee9es3ec9eeesaseest
• The Sea=
• son of
1894
A Condensed List of Shrubbery.
finds us in the market with an
immense assortment of carefully
cultivated ROSES— all the lead-
ing varieties.
Acres of Standard
Shrubs,
including- the largest and finest stock of
Hydrangea Panieulata Grandifiora (as-
sorted size.?) to be found in the counti-y.
Send us a list of your wants ; we can
satisfy you hoth as regards quality and
THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa.
" double whiti
Ampelopsis veitchii .
Akebia quinata
Childs' Tree lilackber
Deutzia gracilis
" fortunii
For.sythia virdissima.
Hydrangea P. G., 12 t
(extra) 3 I
Honeysuckle Halliai
Ligustnira (California Priv€
Piatycodon, white and blue
Pyrus japonica, white
Viburnum opulis
Wcigela lavallel
" Candida
t')'!!
The Florist's Exchange.
271
Wissinoming, Pa.
Lemuel Ball has here seven green
houses where he raises palms, ferns, roses
and, just now, some plants for Easter,
He has been very fortunate with his ferns
this season, having sold out nearly his entire
stools; leaving but little to beseen. Among
those left may be mentioned some adian-
tums of several varieties, Deroopteris
nobilis, very perfect ; Pteris tremulata, P,
nobilis, P. Victoria. Mr. Ball aims at a
choice rather than a large collection of
ferns, putting quality before quantity with
the result that he sells off his stock with
enviable rapidity. There are many nice
Latania Borbonica all of Mr. Ball's own
growth, a house of Areca lutescens, another
of Kentias, another of flcus, many of which
have just struck.
In one house the centre bench is full of
Lilium longiflorum, used for cut flowers
and half a side bench is full of azaleas.
Here are also a number of young rose cut-
tings.
The back bench of a rose house is filled
with large genistas. There is a varied as-
sortment of roses ; American Beauty ami
American Belle which had given satisfac-
tory crops, were off crop when we called.
Holmesburg, Pa.
C. D. Ball, devotes nineteen houses
almost entirely to the raising of palms.
These houses, of which eleven are one
hundred feet long, and eight fifty feet, open
on either side of a wooden gallery 300
feet long by 15 feet wide, with an upper
story in the center. They are heated by
hot water under pressure and are shaded
in the Summer by musliu blinds.
Arecas, latanias and kentias are the
specialties here, but there is one
house of Phoenix reelinata and P. rupicola.
These palms are sold by wholesale only
and are at all stages of growth, principally
large, all well grown plants in perfect
condition.
Of ferns, from the cultivation of which
Mr. Ball thinks of gradually withdrawing,
there is yet a fine collection. We noticed a
quantity of good Adiantum Farleyense
and some A. Roenbecki which Mr. Ball
says is often sold for A. cuneatum. There
is a seedling called A. tenerum Balli which
is very advantageous for frond cutting. It
resembles A. scutum, but is a stronger
grower and taller.
Mr. Ball has raised some Lilium longi-
florum this year. One lot intended for
Easter has been kept cold until quite re-
cently and will be in fine shape when
wanted. We complimented Mr. Ball on
the fine appearance his place presented
and which reflects the greatest credit on
his able manager, Mr. W. H. Taplin, well-
known in florist circles. Pebipatetic.
fUMIGilllllE-KILLS G«EEN FLr-BUlBJIITEED EFFECTHE.
More effective than Tobacco Stems, i Easier to Apply than Tobacco Stems.
Miide from stronsest Tobacco Leaf knowD, You set four ounces in tin pan anplv match
naturallycontanismoreNicotinethaiilbestems I it sm(>l<es, no blaze So about your busmes
Clieaper tlian Tobacco Stems. One pound equal to 50 lbs. stems.
$2.00 per case, (50 lbs.) ou cars at New Vorfe city
M. A. STOOXMOFF, 331 l»IADISO?( AVENUE, NEW VORK CITY
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set of
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will be the best space-saver
you ever dreamed of, as the
display of Designs and Frames
may be relegated to any out of
the way place. The nicety of the
workings of the photographs
will cause pleasant smiles and
bring increased profits. Cat-
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Clean and healthy stock, rijrht from propag-a-
ting- bench, inclndiny Hinze's White, Portia,
Starligtt, Mrs. Fislier. I.izzie McGowan,
Emily Pierson and Grace Wilder. Cash
with order. $1.00 per 100 ; $r..50 per 1000.
W. J. SNOW,
Waterbiiry, Conn.
272
TThk Klorist's Exchange.
Philadelphia.
Marbet NoteB.
The extreme warm weather of the
past few days has made quite a glut of
flowers in the market. Many growers will
be greatly disappointed, as the weather
has brought on flowers intended for Eas-
ter. Roses are now very plentiful; hybrids
bring from $30 to $50, according to quality
and varieties. John Burton is now send-
ing in some good hybrids, very noticeable
among them being some extra fine Baron-
ess. Bride and Mermet are very plentiful;
$6 is the general price just now. Good
Meteor bring $8 ; but they must be extra
fine. Carnations are very plentiful ; $1.50
is the price for good stock. Sam'l Pen-
nock is receiving eight and ten thousand
carnations every day. In valley the most
noticeable drop has occurred. The Lenten
season seems to have been fatal to this
flower ; it can be had on the street this
week at 15c. and 20c. a dozen.
Club Notes.
A very interesting meeting of the
Florists' Club was held on Tuesday even-
ing last, Edwin Lonsdale presiding. There
was a good attendance.
Louis Floege, florist, Holmesburg, and
Otto Robold, a representative of Whilldin
Pottery Co., were elected members.
Mr. John Burton read an interestiag
paper on " Roses for Forcing," which will
be given in full in next issue.
It was resolved at this meeting that the
Club contribute $1,000 toward the rebuild-
ing of Horticultural Hall, provided it is
rebuilt on the old location.
It having been reported to the meeting
that Mr. John Wanamaker intends open-
ing a cut flower department in his store, a
general discussion on the matter was in-
vited. Some contended it would hurt the
trade, while others held it would be a bene-
fit, but the general opinion seems to be that
judgment must be deferred until it is
known if first class or cheap flowers are to
be handled.
At the next meeting of the Club, Mr. J.
D. Eisele will read a paper on the " Advan-
tages of hot water under pressure over
steam for greenhouse heating."
General News.
Albert Woltemate is now busy fixing
the interior of his new store whicb, when
complete, will give him splendid facilities
to show ofiE his stock.
The store of SAM'L S. Pesnook was
broken into on Friday night, March 3, and
a large quantity of roses and carnations
stolen. Entrance was effected by breaking
in a window.
Mrs. Pegge, Howard and Somerset sts.,
has quite a model retail establishment.
The locality is a manufacturing one and
consequently sales have fallen off during
the dull times. There are seven houses,
span roofs, all filled with good salable
stock. Pot roses are grown very good.
There is one house running along the ends
of the others, which is kept cool and the
roses are brought firstinto this and worked
into heat gradually, and they certainly do
credit to the treatment.
Fred. Krebs will be well-known to
many readers ; he is still located adjoining
the old Palmer Cemetery and conducts the
same old style of business, growing bed-
ding plants for cemetery work.
Smith & Whiteley have been sending
in a good supply of roses, but, like all
growers, they feel the effects of the bad
weather. Their hybrids have done very
well, and they were fortunate in having
them in at a good time, when the market
was not crowded. A house of Brunner
and Laing now coming on is certainly a
fine sight, the foliage and buds being all
that could be desired. Other roses are
somewhat off just now, but they will be in
good shape if tine weather only prevails.
This firm make a specialty of raising
young roses, and have a good many thou-
sands of fine healthy stock just potted off
and looking well. Smilax is grown very
well, the second crop being now well up
the strings. One house of carnations is in
good shape.
C. Pennock is growing lots of roses.
One house of Wootton looks very good,
as also did some benches of Perles. Beauty
is out of shape. La France needs more sun,
when plenty of fiowers can be cut. One
house is filled with hybrids iu boxes, and
these looked very well and should be in
good shape for Easter. Mr. Pennock is
now burning soft coal, and says that after
trying all kinds he thinks it is the cheap-
eat.
John Willem is just now debating
which is the more profitable to carry on —
the hotel business or the florists' business,
as the sheriff appeared a short time ago
and put his autograph on the wall.
Mr. John G. Funk, Jr., another new
florist, has just finished two greenhouses,
30x135 feet, at 3023 Evans st. He has been
busy of late decorating for receptions and
weddings ; his first decoration was for the
Schuetzen Society Ball a short time ago ;
the hall was beautifully decorated with
white and blue bunting. White doves
flew from the ceiling in front of the stas^e.
One of the most novel ideas in decorating
was the large grass lawn, which he raised
in his greenhouses for the occasion. He had
also the decoration for the Bavarian So-
ciety, in Industrial Hall, on Monday, Feb-
ruary 12, and reports business very satis-
factory, so far.
John J. Eisele is doing a very fair trade
in decorative plants; he is working up
quite a stock of soft wooded plants for
Spring trade. His new pink begonia is
certainly a gem, in my opinion, far ahead
of incarnata ; he has now commenced to
propagate it. Mr. Eisele has lately been
flghting the extra assessment of his prop-
erty for taxes and has succeeded in getting
it reduced. He is of the opinion that flor-
ists in the city should get together in a
body, and by so doing they could achieve
good results in this line ; he thinks they
are generally assessed too high in the city
limits.
JuLXns WOLEB, Jr., is doing a very
nice business. He had a big day on
Tuesday last, having twelve large funer-
al designs to make up by 11 A. M.
Business has been very fair in this local-
ity lately, quite a few plants having
been sold. This is certainly a growing
locality, and one that will continue to
improve.
Jos. Campbell is sending in some nice
plants of cyclamen this week ; they are
very good.
JoSBl'H Beavis, 16th and Cayuga, has
quite a model place, which is kept in
perfect condition. The hydrangeas are
very good, some two year old Otaksa
measure easily 30 inches across and have
13 and 15 flowers. He also grows quite a
lot of Thos. Hogg and has some very
nice plants. This variety is not seen so
much now, but here it is certainly good
and should sell well. The red-branched
variety is also grown very successfully,
one year old plants being in five-inch
pots and looking very desirable. Roses
are grown mostly through the Winter,
but at this season some have been taken
out to make room for Easter plants. One
house of Perle shows excellent for another
crop. Carnations are also good, Lizzie
Mc&o-wan being especially fine, as also
were Portia and Daybreak. This latter
variety Mr. Beavis likes very much and
intends to grow more ne-xt sefison.
Ghas. Meoky has his plants in splen-
did condition for Easter trade. He has
a very nice lot of hybrid roses iu pots
mostly Jacqs and Magnas. His hydran-
geas and L. Harrisii are also very good,
as are his azaleas and genistas.
David Rust.
Norristown, Pa.
E. Mbtoalf. In spite of the hard times
this enterprising grower seems to be doing
well. He now has his plans prepared to
build another house 30x90 feet as soon as
th« weather will permit. This house he
hopes to get up in time to use this season
for bedding plants.
Like most suburban growers, Metcalf is
now taking out his roses to make room for
bedding plants and pot roses. In roses I
noted La France. Perle and Niphetos as
the principal varieties grown. Three
houses are devoted to roses and one to
carnations. Lizzie McGowan being the
principal variety. Quite a stock of decora-
tive plants is also kept, this branch of the
business having increased of late years. A
house of primulas and cinerarias looked
very fine, the former being especially good.
I also noticed a nice healthy lot of Swain-
sonia, Mr. Metcalf believing this to be a
coming fiower for his work, and, in fact,
for any one selling and making up his own
product. Of soft wooded plants there is
quite a large stock, especially geraniums,
many thousands of these being grown.
There is a good market trade for them in
this town. L. Harrisii for Easter are in
good condition and look about right.
There is also a nice lot of cinerarias for the
Easter trade. Steam heat is used, return
tubular boilers mostly, and one Furman.
This latter gives splendid satisfaction in
every way. D. RUST.
Paterson, N. J.
Mr. A. 1. Vesceuus opened up his new
store, one of the prettiest and best ap-
pointed in the State, on Saturday, Feb-
ruary 34.
Excellent taste was displayed in the
arrangement and furnishing of the
store. The walls and ceiling are covered
with sheet steel in Empire style, the
ceiling, cornice and frieze, shaded with
white and green with a silver leaf
fringe, the whole when lit up with elec-
tric light presenting a beautiful picture
of harmony and contrast in coloring.
The window was decorated with orchids
and choice foliage plants, with a ground
work of selaginellas and adiantums.
Among the many plants used were some
very fine pieces of Livistona rotundi-
folia and Adiantum Farleyense. A fine
assortment of palms, azaleas, genistas.
Marguerites, Harrisii, were among the
very salable exhibits. In spite of the
cold day a large crowd visited the store
and expressed admiration at the beauty
and excellence of the display. Mr. Ves-
celius expressed great satisfaction at the
business done. Being an enthusiast in
the matter of horticulture and floricul-
ture, and extremely well versed in the
knowledge of flowers and plants, and
also possessing elegant taste and artistic
ability, there is no doubt but that he will
receive a considerable amount of patron
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate for this class of advertiaements. Ten Ce
, line (eight words) for eacli insertion.
1 (20), wisliea steady positic
YOUNG man, 2*, wants position witli florist. City
experience. Accustomed to deal with ladies.
Best references. Vossler. 109 E. I12lh St.. N. Y.
1 assistant or foreman
flower grower, and good plantsman.
JITUATION wanted, by a yonng i
„ ^ ^ _ well experi-
enced in roses, carnations "and ohrysanthe-
mnms. Slate wages. Address Florist, care Mr.
Hanbt, 9 Vermont Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y.
: commercial. April
^ „^ ^ ^, „^ ^ ^ (23). Eve years ex-
perience, two years last place, to work under fore-
man. Willing, obliging, sober, honest. L. H. B.,
Box 263. East Stroudsbnrg, Pa.
well known decorator and de-
WANTED— Bya , . ,
signer, a position in Elorlsfs store, which
must be steady and afford to pay a salary oom-
mensnvate with abiUty. Best of reference given.
Address, Z. Y., " Exchange" Of&ce.
I married r
, age 32,
the floi'ist
business as propagator and grower of palms ferns
and general florist stock. Southern states preferred.
State wages given. " "'— '— wi„/i.„r wioi-lda.
a. Stanley, Windsor, Florida.
Catalogues Received.
E. L. Roser, Brittain, Summit Co., O.
— Price List of Strawberry Plants and
Seed Potatoes.
J. O. BucHER, Atlanta, Ga. — List of
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Roses, etc.
P. J. Berokmans, Augusta, Ga. — Spe-
cial Trade List of the Fruitland Nurse-
ries.
CnsHMAN Gladiolus Co., Euclid, O. —
Price List of Gladioli, with a few histor-
ical facts on and cultural directions for
these flowers.
Snow Rustic Manufacturing Co.,
Waterbury, Conn.— Photograph of Rustic
Hanging Baskets, and Price List of Rustic
Vases, Baskets, etc.
B. L. Bragg & Co., Springfield, Mass.,
send us a monograph on " Sweet Peas,"
with practical helps as to preparation of
the soil, cultivation, varieties, etc. Also
a neat little calendar for 1894.
Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass. —
Hardy Ferns and Flowers. This is an
exceedingly interesting and instructive
catalogue; it is also well illustrated.
Many valuable pointers are given on the
varieties listed
Harrison H. Given, Denver, Colo. —
Second Annual Catalogue of Seeds,
Plants and Floral Novelties, superbly il-
lustrated, the covers showing a beautiful
specimen of Caroline Testout and a Win-
ter scene in the Rocky Mountains.
C. E. Allen, Brattleboro, Vt. — Illus-
trated Plant and Seed Catalogue. Mr.
Allen's seeds are all thoroughly tested,
and he aims to get quality, earliness and
productiveness. His cover illustration
oiler is a great inducement to purchasers.
B. & J. C. Williams, Montclair, N. J.
— Catalogue and Price List of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Vines, Plants, etc.,
illustrated, and containing several valu-
able hints on how to save our fruit crops,
how to prepare Bordeaux mixture, and
other matters.
George A. Weaver, Newport, R. I. —
Annual Seed and Tool Catalogue for 1894,
containing the latest and most improved
products of skilled labor in the various
lines of hardware, woodenware, paints,
horse and poultry supplies, etc. It also
has a well selected list of vegetable and
flower seeds.
Stephen Hoyt's Sons, New Canaan,
Conn. — Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit
and Ornamental Trees,Grape Vines,Small
Fruits, Shrubs, Roses, etc. This firm
has been established forty-five years, and
has 400 acres under cultivation. The
catalogue contains a full list of their
products, also cultural points for vari-
ous varieties. A pamphlet is devoted to
_ practical grower of palms, roses, carnations,
ihrysanthemnmsand general Block ; 12 years experi-
ence in all branches, five years in Sweden. N orthem
lUinoispreferred. Good recommendations. Please
address, stating terms. Box 203, Fremont, Nebr.
GARDENER and Florist, married, no family,
English, 17 years experience. First class
grower of roses, carnations, violets, chrysanthe-
mums and general stock of plants. Private c- -"■"-
mercial, age 34. "--' —'
HELP WANTED.
Must be experi-
jilace.
M. Hamerechlag, Parkville, L. I.
-WANTED.
A first-class specialist in Hardy
Herbaceous Plants, for com-
mercial place. None but men
of long experience need apply.
D. E. P. Florists' Exchange.
WANTED.
A first-class Orchid grower,
for commercial place. None
but men of long experience
need apply.
A. B. C. Florists' Exchange
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
other
to
l^rnj SI 4 r P 'J^he pressure of
JTUJtt. \3i\JuJV. Interests compels
sell by well established floral business and hot
house. Pull particulars on application.
EowUng Green, Ky. W. W. HENDBIX.
WHEHWRmnC MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
- - TO RENT FOR 4 TERM OF YEIRS, - -
IN TORONTO, CANADA.
The Tictoria Greenhonses, with
or without stock, successful for
25 years. Steam and hot water
complete.
H. C. BUXXEIl"WOIlTH,
229 Young; St., Toronto, Canada.
SPECIAL SPRING TRADE EDITION:
March 17, 1894. First come, best served
If you want a nicely displayed advertise- 1 testimonials relative to the Green Mount-
ment, send it in before the rush. | ain Grape, the firm's specialty.
Four Greenhouses, about 1000 sq.ft. of glass, heated
by hot water; about 150 sash; 1000 sa. feet of loose
Klass in boxes; 800 feet 4 inch pipe, valves, °*''
class order. Winton Place is
of C
Spri
of Cincinnati; the busi
sidence suburb
„.,^„^. , ^ „ cemetery of
Grove, the largest and prettiest in the S^te,
t"wo railroads and street car line ; No other flor-
the neighborhood. Newli
, rent reasonable.
^ Will sell reasonably for cash.
H. SCHLACHTER. Winton Place, Ohio.
N WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS- EXCHANGE
The Klorisx's Exchange.
UESXION BOX.
273
Boiler Tubing.
Replying to "B. C." in issue of March 3,
regarding boiler tubes, will say he will
find the tubes are very thiu and are meas-
ured from outside instead of inside, as all
American miade wrought pipe is measured;
consequently he will have to get special
"fittings" for same, which would probably
have to be made to order, thus entailing
extra expense. Further, wrought pipe
will not stand water like cast iron, should
he wish to use a hot water system of heat-
ing, as the action of standing or slow mov-
ing water will soon eat "pin" holes in his
pipe, causing much annoyance and repair-
ing ; and the tubes being thinner would
naturally be eaten through much quicker
than ordinary wrought iron pipe. Hence,
unless "B.C." can get the tubes very much
cheaper than cast pipe, I should strongly
recommend the latter. H. S. K.
Conn.
Recent Fires.
San Fkancisoo.— a. Hilbert suffered a
loss of about $250 through a fire which oc-
curred here on February 26.
PAULSBORO, N. J.— The woodwork of the
greenhouse of I. G. Cox Brothers was
completely destroyed by fire on Wednes-
day night, February 28.
Okangb, N. J.— Henry Decker suffered a
loss by fire on March i, amounting to
$3,000, which is partially covered by insur-
ance. Two valuable horses were burned to
death, a stable totally destroyed; the
smoke killing several costly plants.
Otaheite Orange
Editor FUyTistH^ Exchange ;
Referring to an article on page 146,
January 37, by Messrs. Eeasoners Bros.)
of Florida, in relation to Otaheite
orange, allow me to say that I very much
disagree with them when they term it
" the rankest humbug." I describe it an
exceedingly valuable pot plant. While
the plant is of no particular value to
grow for fruit in Florida, yet up here in
the . North, where we don't see oranges
grow out in the gardens all the year
round, a little Otaheite growing in a
five or six-inch pot, with from six to
twelve medium-sized, bright-colored
oranges on it, is quite an interesting ob-
ject for anybody who has any interest
in pot plants. Owing to its easy cul-
ture, for it will require no more care or
any better accommodation than a com-
mon geranium, it proves to be one of
the most satisfactory plants for the ama-
teur who has only a dwelling or sitting-
room window for his plants. I have a
three-year old plant in my mind which
has been growing under just such ac-
commodations, and last Winter had 35
richly colored oranges on it. The plant
is not over 30 inches high, and attracted
the attention of all passers-by. The
same plant hardly would have been no-
ticed in Florida, yet up here it was con-
sidered quite a curiosity, and I can safely
say among all the plants I have sent out
to my customers during many years
none has been so frequently and favor-
ably commented upon as just this little
Otaheite. Even a lady customer at
Cocoa, Brevard county, Florida, wrote a
very satisfactory report about a little
Otaheite I had sent her by mail, and at
the time of her writing, tvvo years later,
described it as having grown into a very
I handsomely shaped tree, seven feet high
J and that big across, and covered with
blossoms ; she said in their rich Indian
river bottom soil it proved anything but
a dwarf. For the florist up here in the
North I consider it a very desirable
plant to grow ; it is easily propagated
and will come into bearing the second
season without any trouble, and a
shapely plant will always bring a fair
price. G. D.
Columbus, Ohio.
Foreign Notes.
Mr. George Nicholson, author of the
Dictionary of Gardening that bears his
name, gives in a recently issued part of
the "Kew Bulletin" an account of his
late trip to America.
A Golden Balsam. — A new speci s of
balsam has been described by Professor
Baillon under the name of Impatiens
auricoma. His description was taken
from tried specimens sent home bv M.
Leon Humblot, the French explorer so
well known to orchid growers for his
discoveries of their popular flower. Like
many other pretty plants, the balsam un-
der notice has been introduced by mere
chance. The species flowers perpetually,
and cuttings four inches high show their
flower buds from the time they are
rooted, and seedlings two months old
behave in the same way. When returned
to a warm or even a temperate green-
house, the plants which have summered
out of doors continue to flower anduever
rest. The balsam, with golden locks, as
it has been poetically termed on account
of its numerous flowers which surmount
the branches, is a perennial with fleshy
stems of a rosy color overlaid with a
clear vinous tint. The leaves are dark
green with rosy nerves. In form the
flowers are like those of I. Roylei, but
golden yellow except the throat, which
is lined with purple. A woodcut show-
ing the habit of the plant, with a truss of
flowers on a larger scale, is given in the
J!evue de L' Horticulture Beige for this
month. — Gardening World.
The Relative Value of Plants foe
Gkeen-Manueing.— With a view to deter-
mmmg the amount of nitrogen by which
various leguminous plants enrich the soil
some mteresting and valuable experiments
were made last year on the experimental
nelds at Hohenheim, Wiirtemberg The
soil was a heavy loam, on which rye and
wmter peas had been grown in the third
year previous, rape manured with super
phosphate and nitrate of soda in the sec-
ond year previous, and Winter barley in
the previous year. After the barley was
harvested, seventeen different kinds of
leguminous and other plants were sown
for green-manuring on seventeen plots
each containing about 50 square yards
separated by uncultivated strips. In Sep-
tember following the crop on each plot
was dug under, and Sheriff wheat drilled
on all the plots. The yield of wheat where
different leguminous plants had been used
as green manures (lupines, clovers, field
beans, peas, vetch and serradella), ranged
from 15 to 22 pounds, averaging about 20
pounds It was lowest with serradella
and highest with red clover and white and
yellow lupine. Second to the latter were
held peas and beans and scarlet clover
The yield with kohl was 16 pounds, with
white mustard 15J- pounds and with three
varieties of buckwheat the average yield
was 13 pounds per plot. It was noticed
that on the plots, especially those with
lupines, many heads of grain were back-
ward in ripening. On examination the
roots or such plants were found to be cov-
ered with a white fungus. No such fungus
was found on the roots where non-leeumi-
nous plants were used for green manure
In how far this occurrence was due to the
green manuring with leguminous plants
was not determined. In another series of
experiments the obieet was to compare the
total amounts of nitrogen contained in
crops of different leguminous plants, and
in the leaves, stems, and roots of the same
separately The soil on which this trial
was made had been in grain for three years
previous. Whether or not it was manured
m any way for the present crop is not
stated in the abstract. The seed was
broadcasted on the different plots. It was
found that the large field beans gave the
largest yield of nitrogen per square yard of
land ; but, considering the cost of seeding
this crop, it IS believed that, from a finan
cial point of view, it does not exceed the
lupines m value. The difference in the
nitrogen m the white and blue lupines
raised from native and from foreign seed is
very inarked, the foreign seed yielding
over a third more. It is seen that an acre
crop of large field beans is able to take
iu°™ *SS. ^''^ ^""^ ^° «i™ 'o tbe soil more
than 225 pounds of nitrogen, while the
same crop of lupines yield some 165 pounds.
I. o supply these amounts of nitrogen in the
i™?'.'"^^^^^ °* ^°^^< would require from
a 1000 to 1500 pounds of that material.—
Qardeners' Chronicle.
REWIilTTEN, EHLAEOED AND ILLOSTBATED,
Issued February Jst, 1890.
HENDERSON'S
New Handbook of Plants
ANfi SENEm HORTICULinRE,
BY PETER HENDERSON.
A new and revised edition, with copious Illus-
trations, now ready.
CflNNAS-MllO.CROZY
Fine strong plants r
5 in. pots, li(8.00
Begonia, Vernon, extra^-ia^ifej
strong-, tS.OO per 100. "
Begonia, Rosea, extra strong-,. .,$5.00 per 100.
Ilendciuartem for TBIIEIIOUS BE0ONU3.
Send (or Catalogue, the finest pubiislieti on Begonias
Oasis HunsERt Co,, Thos G iffin, Mgr., Wfsfbury Sta,, Ll'
WHEH WRITIHG MEHTIOWTHg FtORIST-S EXCHAHBt ,
♦ FOR SALE ♦
CROZY CANNAS. 6 inch pots, iviU be in
bloom by planting- time, $10.00 per
, hundred.
GERANIUMS, Sinch, $7.00 per hundred.
ROB. HARRIS, Box 66, Aberdeen, Md.
'"" "^W WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGr
This new edition comprises abont fifty per cent
more genera than the former one, and embraces the
botanical name (accentuated according to the latest
authorities), derivation, natural order, etc., together
witU a short history of the different genera, and
concise instructions for their propagation and cul-
ture A valuable feature of the book, particularly to
amateurs, is the great care that has been given to
obtain all the leading local or common English
names, tugetlier with a comprehensive glossary of
Botanicaland Technical terms. Plain instnictions
are also given for the cultivation of the principal
vegetables, fruits audflowers— both f orthe Amateur,
FloriBt_and Market Gardener— particularly full
Instructions on forcing Koses, Bulbs and other
plants used for cutflowers in winter, also Tomatoes,
Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawberries, etc.,'
together with comprehensive practical direction's
about soils, manures, roads, lawns, draining, im
piemen ts, green-house buildings, healing by steam
and hot water, propagating by seeds and cuttings,
window gardening, shrubs, trees, etc. In short
everything relating to General Horticulture is given
in alphabetical order, in a way so complete as to
mate it, as a bnok of reference, equally as valuable
as encyclopffldias of gardening four times its size.
Henderson's iVew Handbook ./ Plants and Genera]
fforliculture contains about 800 illustrations.
Price. $4.00, Post-pa'.d.
imn aA lk rv
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
170 pulton Street, New York.
XX strong dormant plants, from
4 and 43^ inch pots, now ready.
$8.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000.
F. WIEBE, New Rochelle, N. Y.
WHFW WRt^.NG MENTION THF FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SAYONJLRJL
EARLY.
NEW.
Light yellow ChrysantUemum, receiv-
ed farst-class Certificate from Mass. Hort
Society in October, 1893. Petals long'
tubular and twisted, mating a verv
graceful flower. Plants ready now at
60 cents each ; 2 for $1.00.
Cnsli witli order.
F. L. CHANDLER, South Lancaster, Mass.
WHEN WRITIWG MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHK ,
I WANT ROOM.
100
PLATTSMOUTH, NEB.
I am very well satisfied with my advet
tisement in the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
Last weei< I siiipped palms to Utah,
Texas, N. Dal<ota and Iowa.
W. J. HESSER.
Mesembryanlhemum CordKol.varWies 31
'Qch jiots ; =,5„„
embryanthemum Cordifol. varieties, 2
.iich pots 2 00
fS2n°J"" '-i."«»'S'™g plants, 2Jin.'pof"B'.; 2 60
2000 Geraniums, in25Ieadli,gl£ind8. in 24
aud .iinoh » „ „„
lOOO violets Mrs. Cleveland, the best
single blue no disease. ver,v clean stock.. 3 01)
7 Sesame as .above rooted cuttings i ou
lOOO Sceblosa. transp anted seedlings, the'
best white cut flowers In summer 2 OO
lOOO Pansies, strong plants, in bud'and'
bloom ■, „-
I0,000 Tuberoses. small buliietB.'forgr'ow-'
ing on : true Pearl ; very cheap
Cash with order, please. Delivered free on cars or
e.xpresH. at Louisville, Ky,
H. KLEINSTARINK, ■ Clifton, K^
WHEW wnmwo mewtiom the ftomsrs exchange
NEW YORK CITY.
.... „jijd the Flobist's ExoHANSE to every
live Florist as an excellent advertising medium
that has thus far returned to us the best resujlp '
AUGUST EOLKEK 4 SONS.
Paper Tubes for Mailing Plants
The Paper Tube does away with all outside wrapping: saves much time and
aX ^^^^r^ package which cannot be smashed in the mails. It is light economical
and the best device that can be secured by the florist lor mailing purposes '™"°™'"=^'
We can supply them in lengths of lo ins., 15 ins., or 20 ins. at following rates :
^ P R I C E L I S X i^
10 inches long.
100 250
I inch in diameter |o 60 $1 44
iK
iK
Delivered F. 0. D. Now York. Othe
I 44
I 20
I 44
I 92
ill be quoted ii
1 73
2 30
2 15
2 59
3 45
3 45
4 60
500
$2 75
3 30
4 40
4 13
4 95
6 60
5 50
6 60
1000
; 00
6 00
8 00
7 50
9 00
12 00
10 00
12 00
16 00
lots of not less than SCO.
SPECIAL SPEING TRADE EDITION,
March 17, 1894. Eirstcome, bestserved!
If you want a nicely displayed advertise-
ment, send it in before the rush.
businl:, Iddrlsr'tlTthttll'otijTg 'rtte's'^: '''''' ™ ''''' '"''-' ^'^'°^ ^°" "^-'
100 labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents.
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, $1.25.
A. T. De La Mare Pig. and Pub. Co.. Ltd.. 170 Fulton Street, N.y,
274
THEi Klorist's Kxchange.
Exhibition at Short Hills, N. J.
The annual Spring exhibiHon by Pitch-
er & MANDA, Short Hills, N. J., was held
from March 3 to 10, incluBive. The ar-
rangement o( tbe various subjects was en-
tirely different and more effective than on
previous similar occasions. In the large
palm house the palms were grouped along
the center, while on each side were massed
superb collections of orchids, azaleas,
genistas and other Spring flowering plants
Attached to some of the trunks of several
of the larger palms were flowering orchids,
principally Cypripedium caudatum, Odon-
toelossum Rossii majus, Lselia anceps, L.
albida and Cattleya TrianiB, giving the
whole a wonderfully tropical eilect.
Among the numerous cypripediilms in
flower exhibited were fine specimens of
Cypripedium caudatum, with dependmg
petalsalmost two feetin length; C. Arthurl-
anum pnlchellum, much darter and more
brilliantly colored than the type, with a
greater quantity of white displayed in tbe
dorsal sepal; C. calypso; C. Niobe : a fine
plant of C. Harrisianum superbum ; an
extra good variety of C. hirsutissimum,
being much larger than ordinary; C.
Chamberlainianum. with its pretty pmk-
edged sepals and twisted petals. An ele-
gant specimen of Selenipedinm Lindleyan-
um was also noticed. This is a very shy
bloomer ; the sepals much resemble those
of Cypripedium Fairieanum. A fine plant
of C. Rothschildianam was also in flower.
The triple pouched C. Harrisianum still
proves constant.
Among the Crelogynes perhaps the finest
specimen was C. cristata alba. Another
good one was seen in C. Russeliana ; the lip
is almost pure white, the markings on the
sepals being chocolate brown ; its lengthy
branch and long lateral spikes add much
to its beauty; CoelogyneMassangeana,from
Assam, has a long pendulous inflorescence;
near it was C. flaccida, with inflorescence
somewhat shorter and the flower of a
lighter color ; C. speciosa has pretty sepals
and petals of a rosy salmon color ; the
throat is chocolate brown, deeply fringed ;
the lip being crested, and almost white.
Several superb specimens of Cattleyas
were displayed, the most noticeable, per-
haps, being C. Trianaj Schroderas, with a
large and open lip and orange yellow
throat. This variety was recently sent
home by one of the firm's collectors ; the
flower is somewhat smaller and more
compact than the ordinary Schroderae. O.
Trianee Backhouseana was also seen to
good advantage.
Lycastes were numerous; a flne speci-
men was observed in L. rubella, with rosy
pink sepals and petals, the tips of whicli
are almost white, the lip being pure
white. , ,
Several very flne plants of large flower-
ing dendrobiums were noticed, one a
spotted variety— D. crispum var. Trianse,
having chocolate spots on the petals. This
is a natural hybrid of crispum, in color it
comes near to gloriosum, but the flowers
are larger and more closely set on the
spike. Other good dendrobes were thyrsi-
florum, densiflorum and crassinode.
Among the seedlings in flower was a flne
cypripedium, a cross between caudatum
and leuchorrhodum. It closely resembles
C. Schroderae only being much larger and
with longer sepals than that variety.
There was a good collection of azaleas
shown, among the best being Mme. Van
der Cruyssen, pink ; Bernhard Andreas
alba, white; Vervseneana, variegated.
Genistas in variety also added to the
effectiveness of the display.
Among nepenthes are several new seed-
lings, Veitchii and cincta being prominent.
Arnoldiana, of the coccineatype; Pitcherii,
with pitchers of arose color, Siebrechtiana,
Bafflesiana and others, were also very at-
tractive. On the benches, with the nepen-
thes hanging overhead, were growing some
very fine sarracenias ; the conditions
seem to suit them, the large quantity of
water given to the nepenthes not troub-
ling them in the least.
A new Tillandsia with dark blue inflor-
escence is considered an acquisition.
A house of anthuriums looked well; as
also did the araucarias, cycaa, palms and
ferns. A new fern is seen here, obtained
by sowing the spores of Pteris tremula and
P. tremula Desmetiana together. It is a
strong grower, retaining the dark color
and shape of the pinnae of Desmetiana.
Pandanus Baptiste is a late importation
being tried; the leaf is almost green, with
a white vein running through the center.
Other novelties were observed in Marc-
gravia parado-xa, a creeping shrub, destined
to become popular on account of its strong
growth and adaptability for covering
walls ; it requires no support of any kind,
tenaciously clinging to whatever is within
its reach. ^^ ^,-
Smilax argyraea is also a pretty thing,
having bright green leaves profusely
blotched with silvery white.
Stenandrium Lindenii is a new decora-
tive plant ; it has broad, dark green leaves,
with clear yellow veins. The under side of
the leaf has a purple tinge along the mar-
gin and between the veins.
A flne collection of Licuala grandis is
being raised for its adaptability as a dec-
orative palm ; it has fan shaped leaves and
is of rather dwarf habit.
In the plant houses there are at present
large batches of azaleas and genistas. Here
also was noticed Acacia polycamia mon»-
cia, with erect trusses of yellow flowers,
and Polygala myrtlfolia, a greenhouse
shrub, with rich purple flowers, a very at-
tractive thing. Among azaleas here
Deutsche Perle, Czar Alexander III, Souv.
de Prince Albert and Camellia flora plena,
were in good form.
Some novelties in geraniums were seen
in Pierre Crozy, a hybrid between the Ivy
and Bruant, with semi double brilliant
scarlet flowers ; also Souv. de Charles
Turner, double pink;Ville de Portiers,
semi-double large truss, of the Bruant
tvoe; Rev. Dr. Morris, a flne scarlet, and
Mme. Patti, magenta.
A flne stock of cannas is shown ; among
the best is Antoine Barton, yellow ground,
spotted crimson, and F. L. Harris, crimson,
also E O. Orpet, the nearest approach to a
pure yellow.
A batch of good cinerarias shows the
plants to be grown from a carefully selec-
ted strain. The flowers measure over two
inches across, the markings are very clear
and the symmetry excellent.
Scutellaria Mocciniana makes anice pot
plant; its bright scarlet trumpet-shaped
flowers show out very effectively among
the green foliage. Some plants of Spirea
granriiflora will be in good shape by Easter.
Caladium argyrites is also worthy of
notice. It is a com pact grower, with small
green leaves blotched white, making it
very attractive. ■ ^V".
WANTED TO EXCHANGE
CONOVER'S COLOSSALASPARAGUS PLANTS
2rear, for ISO Cherry tvoes,
100 Geraniums, and other ornamental stock.
A. "W. I>UP*K, New I.ondon, Ohio.
THE F1.0RIST'S EXCMANOE
THIS aa tells where to get Booted Cuttings,
THAT are free from disease,
AND THE OTHER important part ot it,
true to name.
Marie Louise Violets, per 1000,!$6.00.
Carnations, Standard Varieties, per 100, $1.60.
A few hundred strings of Smilax clieap.
J. W. MORKIS, trtica, N. Y.
Surplus Stock.
Uracsena Indlvisn, 3 Inch, $5.00 per 100.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Geranium, Gen. Grant, $1.50 per 100.
Achryanthes l.indenii, »1.00 per 100.
FOB CASH or Wll.l. EXCHANGE for
ColeuH, Hydranaeas, Verbenas, Salvia, or
Ssword Fern.
•W. A. I,EE, Burlington, "Vt.
HEM WRITIWG MEMTIOW THE FLORIST'S EyCHAWCE
- - SURPLUS - - -
6000 NOKWAY SPRUCE, 3 to 4 ft., $50.00
per 100 ; 4 to 6 ft., SW.OO. ,^
2000 LAEUBNUM, 8 to 10 ft., $75.00 per 100.
No stock better.
In addition many other flne varieties.
WALTER CANNON.
Nurseryman,
Box 1406, NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Several thousand
BOSTON MARKET LETTUCE PLANTS
Which have wintered over in frames.
Asparagus, two year, flne. Strawberry Plants,
in variety. Prices on application.
F. SETH WIARD,
YalesvlUe, N. Haven Co., Conn.
WE PAY THE EXPRESS.
100,000 PANSIES, Brown from SHed that has
no superior, strone stocky plants, once trans-
planted, 60 cts. per 100; $4.60 per 1000.
iHASlMOTH VERBENAS, in all the most
brilliant -lolors, 70 cts. per 100; $6.50 per 1000.
Delivered free at your door.
S. WHITTON & SONS,
Wholesale Florists,
9-11 Robert Street, - UTICA, N. Y.
^M mniTING MEWTIOW THE FLOHIST'S EXCHAHGE
Ottawa.
Bust is very prevalent among carna-
tions. I have seen but one house during
my trip through this country that was not
affected more or less. It was distributed
on Daybreak. It has caused endless
trouble and loss, and the only apparent
remedy is to throw away the entire
.stock.
Chas. Scrim contemplates rebuilding
the whole of his olant during the ensuing
Summer. Increasing demand requires the
change since relinquishing his aldermanic
duties. Mr. Scrim finds business rnore
than ever requires personal attention.
Politics do not seem to benefit the florist.
H. Parks has a good stand under the
principal hotel of the town and does well.
John Graham is located a short distance
out, conveniently reached by electric road
He tinds roses planted two years do not
succeed, and will hereafter plant annually.
His carnations have been badly infected by
rust ; he used Bordeaux mixture exten-
sively without beneficial effect, afterwards
trying flr tree oil diluted with warm
water; this latter experiment proved
effectual; the plants have taken some
time to recover and will, at their best,
produce but a moderate crop, and that,
very late. W. M.
Montreal.
With P. MoKenna & Son Silver Spray
flourishes, as does Tidal Wave. Mush-
rooms are grown on a large scale, and have
been very remunerative.
A Martin has recently purchased 60
acres of excellent land in the neighbor-
hood, and intends increasing the nursery
branch of his extensive business.
Jos. Bennett, who was the first rose
grower in this city, has purchased a fine
piece ot ground at Lachine, some six miles
out, and will, during the Summer, move
his entire plant there, where will be found
every facility for raising first-class stock
for his handsome store in town.
Walter Wilsbire is confining himself
to growing blooming stock wholesale,
having given up his retail connection,
which is carried on by his brother Alfred
to mutual advantage.
B T. Greaves has taken over the busi-
ness successfully conducted by his father
for many years, and is making good head-
way.
Frank Rat, Superintendent at Mount
Royal Cemetery, has built a unique green-
house for general purposes.
J. S. Murray has been kept busy and
very anxious during the past few days
owing to the bursting of his only boiler,
which with the thermometer dancing
around zero was no great joke.
W. B. Davidson & Son have now the
entire downtown business to themselves.
S. S. BAIN has done an excellent busi-
ness throughout the entire season.
\V. Mutt.
Peach, Shade and Evergreen Trees.
DEAL.ER.S, TAKE NOTICE.
5 000 to 6,000 Peach trees, assorted varieties; largely
of late yellow kinds.
S.OOO to 4,000 Irish Junipers, flne; of sizes.
2,000 to 3,000 Siberian Arbor Vitses, for hedges.
I,000to2 000 Am. Linden, lOtoBfeet. . ^, , .
Also General nursery stocli. Prices to tbe trade
low Prices on application. Railroad NiirserieB,
on the P.R. R., CHRISTIANA, Pa.
W. 1". BRINTON, Prop.
WHEN WRmWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
500,000
No. 1 Strawberry Plants,
Such Varieties as
Ohas. Downing, Crescent, Wilson (pure),
May Kinff, Warfleld and Michel's Early, at
R1.60 per 1000. „ ^ ,
Sharpless, Gandy, Bubaoh, Kentucky,
Meek's Early (Best Early), Yale, Middie-
tieia, liovett's Early and Shuster's Gem, at
S3.00 per 1000, all put up in No. 1 order and
securely packed.
3 yr. Concord Grapes, at $10.00 per 1000.
Cutlitiert Raspberry, No. 1 plants,
$7.00 per 1000.
No. 3 Dwarf Pearl Tuberose, (rood
flowering- bulbs, J3.00 per 1000; 2000 for $5.00.
Send for circular.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
WHEN wnrriNG mention the n.oRiSTS excHANer
- wOlors. 2 years,
strong, 1 and 3 years, $6.00 per 100.
JAPAN MAPLES, 2 to 4 feet.
Prices on application.
The Elizabeth Nursery Co.,
ELIZABETH, N. J.
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at the very lowest rates. Have fully
a, 000,000 AsparauriiB Roots, the beat that can
crown. Varieties, Palmetto, Barr's Phila. Mam-
K ... .1 Colossal. 150,000 Jnne
upon application.
ILEX. PULLEN, ""^V^PAi^^ Milford, Del.
1 WRITING MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANQ*
Qrapil TDCCC Large Stock at Rock
rCAUn I nCCdi Bottom Prices.
Strawberry Planf s.^ir; : S
Bubach No. 5, Haverland and Parlter fiarle.
It will pay you to get my prices before order-
ing elsewhere.
N. P. BROOKS, Lakewood (.mmi,) New Jersey
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVEK MAPLES, from 8 to 12 feet
very handsome and straight.
5000 SUGAR, NORWAY and SYCAMORE
MAPLES, 8 to 13 feet, choice.
10,000 CAROIilNA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to 14 feet, very flne. Also
trees ot larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees. Prices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsville, Pa.
500,000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
ConoTer's Colossal, One and Two Tears' Old.
Tbe roots are very fine and in perfect condition.
Very low rates will be quoted on large lots.
J. T. LOVETT CO., liittle Silver, N. J.
TT^KF.S"FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL XREES I
LARGE GEISIERAL STOCK OF THE BEST.
Surplus in Peach, Pear, both Standard, and dwarf
% Plum, Cherry, etc. Exceedingly handsome lot of
* Carolina Lombardy and Golden Poplars, Balm
of Gilead, Imperial Cvit Leaves, Alder, etc.
Largest lot of Shrubbery in the West ; Vines,'
^^ Roses, Plants, etc.
te- 40THYEAR. 1000 ACRES. 28 GREENHOUSES.
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PainesviHe, Lake Co. Ohio.
SEND ADVERTISEMENTS NOW FOR SPECIAL EDITION.
Thk Klorist's Kxchange,
LORD 8i BURNHAIvTcaT^
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
steam ana Hot Mrater Heatlns Ensineers.
Plans and Estimates furnished on application.
275
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington -on- Hudson. H.Y.
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
KT LOtaieST RKTeS.
GREEimOUSE HEJITIIiG IND YENTILIITING,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
pitcfiing^^Go
ESTABLISHED 1844.
g ^ 238 Mercer Street, NEW YOBK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEE\ SIZES.
Perfect Sash Kaisiug Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
Mention paper or Slate Tops.
8EKP 4C. POSTACE FOR II.I,TTSTRATEI» CATAI.OGUE.
mp..FIFTHAV...NEWYORK. L. HARRIS & SON,
. Bet. Itoniton aad Bleed»V Sis!"
RITING MENTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHAWG^
P. O. BOX llt»0.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GI<ASS COMPANY,
65 TVarren Street & 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6th and gth Ave. Elevated Stalions. NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS f=^ I j^CS^tS^
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc
WHB» w IT Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a BuperioT
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HEWS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIOCE. MASS.
WHEN WRrriHG MEHTIOH THE FtOHIBT'S EXCHANGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
pe.t innchine in the market. Don't buy a V""
lator until you have seen my illustrated deBcrl
circular which will be sent you Iree.Klrlngp
„^."°ahSS™'""'' «»■' PulverizeV
STANDARD FLOWERS POTS,
25 per cent, off (or cash with order unit!
liirliier notice. A large stock on hand. All
orders receive prompt attention. [A good strong pot
PRICK LIST
m inch pots, per 1000 $3.00
^ I „^?n ^'"S, '° ""^ market. Don't buy a Venti-
r_untU you have seen my Illustrated descriptive
^^^ '""t you free, giving pricey
idiiter. Address " ""^"^
:. \^vc3i 1=-,
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
rlOO, J5.00
" T.50
10.00
STANSARD VENT!LATIN[| MMm.
16
17.v1t"....... ....sibOeoch.
20x20 150 "
Cj-llndcra for Cut Flower..
9x5 inch, per dozen, $1.00
q .. .. • •• ;-S I 9x6 " •• 1.25
10 " •• :::: lig | """^ " '-^
HILFINGBR BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST KOLKBB & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24tb
Street, New rork City, Agrents for N
Yorli and vicinity.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York
GLASS!
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution cif the firm ut SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO onH t„ ;.,ti„
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. which willbe under thpmJS"
^o^tg^SSSt^cSSiSS^?^'^- s-^ - - 5^
we know you wfl li^ve usTn" o?dS r"''™' ^-"^f^<='-y '<> all. Send for price iSt^nTslmPp^^e^s ind
£. L^yjx u.ci Mention paper.
!,!!ll'l'l'i?!™n.^!'J,,?9'' *^®'=^' 403 Horlh Sallna St., Syracuse, H.Y
THOS.l/V. WEATHERED'S SONS ^
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Ircbitects and Mot-water [ngineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents in stamps
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
LOCKLAND
LUMBER
rZ'r« ""J' "?"'""« i" competition reMiWng t
Certificate of Merit at the St. Lonis Convention
oataiojiuea Free.
E. HIPPARD, Voungstown, Ohio.
WHEN WRITIHS MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
, SCO L LAY'S
I IMPKOVED
PUTTY BULB.
IB For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
T PATENT PLiflpRINKLEB
For aale by your Seedsman,
or sent, post-paid for $1.00.
JOHN A, SCOLLAY,
It & 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Sena Stamp for Catalogue.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
CO.
QiM^
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereliy avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the paoldng and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO "S' "5, JW, no. Wlarton street,
....._.■ B tt^K\i \^\J,, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WAREHOUSES f l!?;^'?,°u'P®*' below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. Y.
—■=■•» I Bandolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
k'%/%/%%^%/%.1
\GPEEN HOUoE
Clear (^ Tcr Cypress
No Putty I
Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity.
THE RIGHT KINO OF BOILER
R0Y4L
HEATERS
w 3u
MATERIAL FOR
GREENHOUSES.
Send for Circulars and Testimonials.
Address l,OCKt,AND, OHIO.
I J Hart & Grouse,
jS UTICA, N.Y.
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The FLORIST'S Exchange.
Cut ' Flower • Commission • Dealers. \
j J. K. AI.LEN,
I Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
I 1 06 W. 24th St., New York.
Ordore bT mall or telegraph promptlTattended
I to. Telephone Call, 1006 18th Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOlESllE riORIST,
940 Broadway, TJew Torlc
.... Bstablished 1887 |
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST..
NEW YORK. ^
Cut • Flovi.r ' Commission • Dealers.
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS^
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Est. Etli Ave. aid Sroidwi;, NEW YORK.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
la West a7tli street.
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALL, 932 18TH ST.
\ BURNS & RAYNOR, %
j Wholesale Florists \
I 49 WEST 28th STREET, |
I NEW YORK. I
i t
I We lead in American Beauty, S
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. 5
WM. H. GLNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Aye.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,!
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
I'alephone CaU, 1301 3Sth Bt.
_1 kinds of Rosea, Violets and Carnations a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 24tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
Mar. 8, 1894 Mar. 6. 1894. Mar. 6, 1894. Mar. 6,1894. Mar. 6, 1894
Robes— American Beauty $3.00 to$40.0l)
~ ■ 1.09 to 4.00
1.00 to 2.00
1.00 to 5.00
3.00 to 0.00
3.110 to 16.00
1.00 to 4.00
Bennett, Cusin.
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout...
Papa Gentler
Perle, Niplietos, Hoste
Souv. de Wootton ...
Ulrich Erunner .....
Watteville
Abiantums
AsPABAGirs
bouvaedia
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ESTABLISHED 1878.
JT^TU^ES P\JRDV,
■Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommisBion Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
33 West 30tli Street, New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
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JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!]
53 WEST 30tli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRED. BURET,
ll/^iolesal? C^tit piovu^r D?al(?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Prices quoted above are given only after careful
iriiile we do not guarantee their accuracy, they ai
oarket which is more subject to fluctuation than auy
FOR 0TBX:R commission DMAI^EES see NEXl PAGE.
[uiries from various sources
II that can be expected Ir
er in the country.
GEORGE MULLEN,
iWholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLLES.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Part Street, near State House,
Teleplione 316. Boston, Mass
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, 111.
FLORISTS wanting- Rood stock, well-
packed an..l sliipped on iniie, w]Il
make no mistake it tliey place Iheir orders
FROWERT & SHEAIN,
WliQiesnlc and Helail
- FLORISTS,
1131 Girard Ave., Phila , Pa.
Cash Ailvanced on Consignments.
GEO. A. SUTHERLAND.
SuccessoB TO WM. J, STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
KENNICOTT BROS. COfflPftNY,
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIKE WORK A SPBOIALTV'
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Baaoon St., Boston, Maaa.
Wn MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPINQ
" «K,.i.,., UoseB and other Flowers, carelnljy
all points in 'Western and Middle
o„„..». ...eturn Telocram Is sent Imme-
diately when itis impossibleto fill your order.
BloomsbnrK, Pa.
aBOWXB 0» OHOICT
Roses, Cunations, Lilies, Smilax,
O.OJ). Telphone connection. Send for pricea.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADpmUS FOR CAHETIOIIS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
The Florist's Exchanoe.
277
Cui' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
viTHoirEsXirE
Florists,
Cultural Department
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLAGE.
' BOSTON, MASS,
BOSTICULTUBAL AnCTIOXTEZBS.
JOBBERS II
FLORI
SUPPLIES.
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND rt.ORlST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
c. A. kuehnJ
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
I122P1NEST,, ST. LOUIS, MO- .
A Complete Line of Wire Designs.!
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiBBion Dealers in
Cut Fl«wers& Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO,
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'l, B. L,0]VG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
495 Washington St., Buffalo, N.Y.
FOBCINS BUIBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S PLOEISTS' PHOTOGEAPHS.
LiBtB, Terms, &o., on appUc&iion.
Providence, R. I.
Lent has made but little difference to
lie trade, the demand being steady at low
rices ; funeral work has been brisk
Johnston Beds, made an immense piece
-a model of the City Hall, presented to
tayor Olney, upon his recent election to
mce.
ROET Johnston, Sk., has been confined
? the house with rheumatism for some
ime past. Tom is down with the grip
Thos. Wood, at Olneyville, has been
lost unfortunate; during severe illness
IS stock was badly damaged by frost get-
nto the houses.
F. MoCrae has been cutting some grand
CoLLAMORE & HAZARD intend opening a
r^i''„**„^°°''^°<='se'; it will be in charge
iM. Collamore.
Jos. W. Baker, Supt. at North End
emetery, mtends planting cannas upon a
irge scale this season.
All are looking forward to Easter, which,
idging from the present outlook, prom-
'" "■ell- W. MOTT.
About this time there will be a scramble
for room, and the wise florist will -utilize
every mch to the best advantage. It will
not require much forethought to locate
plants in positions suitable to their varied
requirements. Many plants you cannot
afford a bright sunny position to, may be
grown along fairly well in rather shady
quarters. Why not construct narrow un-
der benches beneath the high north benches
in your rose houses ? Benches constructed
upon the following plan are quite a help to
the florist crowded, and will enable him to
obtain quite a small revenue from space
which must be heated anyway. Have the
under bench about 18 inches wide and
about two feet from the bottom of the rose
bench. If you have steam or hot water
pipes under the rose benches, nail a board
12 inches wide to the inside edge of your
under bench to prevent the radiation of
the heat from the pipes burning the plants
Before you construct your under bench
stretch a width of the plant bed cloth un-
derneath the rose bench to prevent the drip
from the water of the rose soil. The best
plan is to tack the plant bed cloth along
the edge of the rose bench front and stretch
It back and tack to a strip nailed to the
posts in the rear, giving a fall or slant of
say six to nine inches, in order to run the
drip off. A bench of this kind will be
found very useful for many things. It is
just the thing for boxes wherein seeds are
sown. They are prime for bringing on
bulbous stock of various kinds. They are
good enough for callas, calceolarias, glox-
inias, coleus, alternantheras and almost
any kind of plants when first potted off.
And last, but not least, we have used them
to good advantage upon which to stand
our young roses when first potted until
their rootswere well underway in the pots
We have seen potted plants .stood along
the edges of the rose benches upon the
soil, but do not approve of this. We do
not believe in planting anything among
roses, carnations, etc., unlessit be a row of
double alyssum on the margin of raised
benches, rr gladioli or some other light
foliaged plants along the margin of solid
beds of roses. We earnestly advocate
clean culture and exclusive space to roses
carnations or chrysanthemums. Whenever
you begin to plant tomatoes, radishes, etc
among your roses and carnation.s, you
make a great mistake. We have seen tlor-
ists grow asters, chrysanthemums and
hollyhocks planted among their roses.
You will now continue to spread your
plants and give them plenty room as the
sun gets more power. Especially is this
the ease with geraniums and cinerarias,
particularly the latter. It is useless to
attempt the profitable growing of this
plant without plenty of room. It is a
gross feeder and requires plenty pot room
and stimulants. In making room you can
throw out your weak and unsightly plants
which do not pay.
Easter is close at hand and you will
doubtless sell off enough of your stock to
give room for Spring bedding stock.
It your Harrisii and longiflorum buds are
not well along now you will need to boil
them up in order to get there, although
the warm spell will be in your favor
All bulbous stock intended for Easter
should now be in. D. HONAKEE.
Fort Wayne, Ind., March 5, 1894.
Seasonable Hints.
One of the most important things to be
done DOW is to keep the Easter stock mov-
ing. Easter is early this year, and we are
liable to have a lot of dark, cold weather
for the next two or three weeks. Lilies
unless they are very forward, must have a'
high temperature and a moist atmosphere,
not less than 65 degrees at night. The
same with hydrangeas. These must be
well advanced now, or you won't have
them in time. Give a high temperature
and frequent syringings with warm water.
Ueutzia and astilbe can be brought in
easily as wanted by bringing into heat.
Azaleas can, by giving a little more heat
than usual, be in just right. You can eas-
ily bring them in together by moving the
most forward ones to a cooler house and
giving the backward ones the benefit of
the heat.
Easter coming early will make a good
outlet for cinerarias, as they should be at
their best about that time, and anything
that is in flower sells at that season. There
IS one advantage of an early Easter, and
that IS, it gives you the room for Spring
stock earlier, and your plants are better
for it. When Easter is late you have to
crowd the bedding stock to such an extent
as to, in many cases, injure it from want
of potting and room.
Carnations will now be benefited by a
light mulching of well decayed manure, or
a sprinkling of bone meal. A watering of
liquid manure once a week will help them,
or a stimulant in the shape of nitrate of
soda, in the proportion of a three and a
half inch pot full to a barrel of water,
mixed with sand or dry soil at the rate of
a pint to a bushel of soil and scattered on
the benches about as thickly as you would
use bone meal.
Roses want a good deal of attention now
Keep the plahts clean and tied up, and
syringe liberally on all bright days. The
plants should by this time require feeding
well, if planted early and growing strongly.
The mulching that was put on early in the
Winter will be exhausted, and should be
cleaned off, taking care not to disturb the
surface roots, and a fresh mulching put on.
By this time you should have a good batch I
of cuttings in, and your flrst batch potted
off. - Keep the young plants growing ;
don't let them check, for it you want suc-
cess with roses, plant early and do not let
the plants stop growing at any time.
Give violets all the air possible, and on
the dark days don't give too much water.
Keep the surface of the beds clean and
stirred up, all bad leaves picked off, and
keep water out of the crowns ; too much
wet in the center of the plants invites rot
and disease.
Give air on all possible occasions to your
frames of daisies, pansies, Dianthus, etc.,
removing the mats or hay so as to admit
light, and if too cold to open the sash, put
a small stone or piece of wood under the
edge of the light and admit air that way.
If you have not done so yet, as soon as
the snow goes, prune your hardy roses and
such Summer flowering shrubs as require
You should be busy now propagating
bedding plants and keep your cutting
bench filled up if you want good stock, as
late struck plants are not satisfactory for
the retail trade.
Now is the time to begin sowing seeds of
the slower growing annuals. If you have
not yet sown your begonia seed do so at
once, or it won't amount to much this sea-
son. Jas. S. Taplin.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^■Estimates furnished on application for land
tlevelopment and Improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchahqb.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. V.
ORDERS BY MAIL OR TELEGHiPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER McCONNELL,, Florist,
546 Fifth A ■>"—.■». - »j.^ VnrU.
H^re You Are
THE PLACE TO
ENCAGE
YOUR
You can get as much as you
want at any season of the year
if you speak quick and be quick
The Smilax King
WALDEN, N. Y.
PAYS THE EXPRESS.
WHEN WRrriNG MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BOSTON CUT FLOWER MARKET, No. I PARK STREET.
Long- distance Telephone 2628.
Ready to meet all calls for cut flowers. Will have plenty LILIES for Easter.
wi'.frRmNT^'Eif^^NT^Er. T .. '"^°" WALSH, Manager.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT STRIIKGS, 8 to 12 feet long 50 cents each.
^^^^ In Darge or Small Quantities all the year round.
"V\7" H. ESXjLiIOTT, ^rislxton, ACfiss.
E FLORIS-rS EXCHANGE
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS,
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. s.. HUNX, Tcrre Haute, I..C..
rOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— ImproTed, Terv strous.
H per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, $2.5(1
per bbl. (180 lbs.)
- . 50
Mention paper.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
278
The Kt^orist's Exchangk.
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE-
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
appHcation, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
CAPE FLOWERS.
NEW IMPORTATIONS.
5000 lbs. the very best at $1.00 a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $9.00.
800 lbs. good quality at 75 cents a pound; in 10 lb, lots, $7.00.
2700 lbs. good second size flowers at 50 cents a pound; in 10 lb. lots, $4.50.
Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS" SUPPLIES
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
AZALEAS IN BLOOM,
ALSO
AZALEAS, GENISTAS and
HYDRANGEAS for EASTEK.
Place your orders now.
HERMAN DREYER, Woodside, L. I.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOM THE FtORIFT'S EXCHANGE
_.. ...» Miivan Pot plants in bloom for
FOR SALE CHEAP-f.aste^.^H.a=j,,t,,s,_L,-
Htid Roses. Varieties, Baroness. Magna Charta,
Brunner, Mable Morrison. Merville de Lyon. Also
ready for delivery March iDth. Roses from 2«,inoh
nots Perle, Mme. Cousin. Hoste. Papa Gontier,
koo'per 100. Augusta Victoria and Mme. lestout,
t6 00 per 100. Will exchanee for Meteor and Br des-
Skld. Plants from flats of McGowan, »1.00 per 100.
ANTON SCHULTHEIS, Mgr.,
Rose Grower. P.O. Boi 78, College Point. N. Y.
N VDBmHO MtHnCN TME fUHIST-S EXCHaNOE
Major,
"Rosea nana,
„L..^,<. ».»u„. Tricolor, rooted cuttings, fall
grown, in fiats, per loo, 60 cts.; free my
mail; $4.00 per toco by Express.
ANTHEMIS TINCTORIA-,?tdtS
Marguerite, rooted cuttings per
free by mail.
I
FOR EASTER BLOOMS
Hydrangeas, Otaksa and others, in bud, i
inch pots, $3.60 per dozen. Strong, 3 inch pots,
S4 00 per 100. Callas, strong bloommg plants, i
inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Begonias, 10 best
flowerias sorts, strong, 3 m pots, $6.00 per 100,
Kicliai-dia Alba Maculata, strong bulbs,
$6 00 per 100. FrencU Cannas, Crozy's Dwart,
as'sorts, $4.00 per 100. Coleus, 20 best sorts,
ai^ in. pots, $8.60 per 100.
PAUL BDTZ & SON, - Newcastle, Pa
Golde
$1.50
C. C. N ANZ, Owensboro, Ky.
MLID3I AURATCM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $35 00 per 1000
-7 to 9 " 150 tnnn u
Just arrived. J 9 to 11 " 130 " 50 00
CYCLAMEN PEKSICUM, mixed "^ 50 per^lOO
BEGONIA hybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50 ''
GLOXINIA hybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) 6 00
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
J. AUSTIN SHAW,
LARGE DAISIES and other Stock for Easter
Forsaleat Wholeskle. Write forpric
or Telephone "600 Bedford."
936 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
GREENHOUSES:
200 Clarkson Street, Flatbush, L.I.
Marie Louise Violets
Grown in cold frames.
Healthy rooted runners, $5.00 per 1000.
Double English or Cape Cod
$1.00 per 100.
CZA.R, )
•^TEtl^SIANA, i-Nice plants, $3.00 per 100
VICTORIA, \
H. A. PENNOCK, Goldsboro, N. C.
•WHEN WBrTiWG MENTION THE Fl-OBIST'it EXCHANGE
100,000 VERBENAS,
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
_____ IN CULTIVATION,
"pine pot plants, $2 50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1 .00 per 100; $8.00perl000.
■*1- NO RUST OR TU^ILDEJni. *
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are tUe largest growers of Verbenas in tUe country, our sales reaching last year
315,500. Our plants thisyearfuUy equal, ifnotsurpass, any we have ever grown.
1,. DILrLON, Bloomstonrg, Pa.
Hydrangeas for [aster.
1 plants. Well colored.
sv. Come and see them.
HESSIOH, Clarkson St., FUTBUSH, L. I
HEATHCOTE GREENHOUSES,
KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY.
Devoted exclusively to
MiRiE Louist mmi
30,000 Clumps at S5.00 per 100 ;
S40.00 per 1000.
OBDERS BOOKED NOW WILL BE DELIVERED APRIL 1st.
Having grown this variety with uni-
form success for tbe past ten years, I
can g-uarantee the health and vigor
of the stock which I offer.
CHAS. S. WITHINGTON
10,000 EASTER LILY PLANTS, 10,000
500 Hydrangeas, 500 Azaleas, Also a fine lot of Rho-
dodendrons. Spireas, Valley and Hyacinths in pots,
F=-C=>i=R Eiy^v^-reiF^.
HERMAN C. STEIHHOFF, 578 Bergenwood Avenue, WEST HOBOKEN, N. J.
rlUbl PC ouiu ui^RQY CUT ferns.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS in quantity. $0 cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
" E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, - - BOSTON.
SELECT AND PURCHASE NOW SOME
OF THE FEW REALLY GOOD THINGS
THAT ARE INTRODUCED FOR THE
FIRST TIME THIS MONTH.
The Stuart, Helen Keller, Bouton
d'Or, Uncle John Carnations.
100 OF THESE FOR 310.
Lowest price by the 1000.
H WBmWO MtWTlOW THE Fi.OHlgT'8 EXuHAMGr
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cases to the places where the species were originally described. . ^ , .. „,v,„ „ i* „■
The habitat of each variety is given, tosrether with date of its introduction. The cultural
directions are brief and to the point. Insect foes, diseases and their remedies are tuily
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OH, YESl YOU SHOULD HAVE
MRS. E. G. HILL, E. DilLLEDOUZE AND
GH&LLENGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS
The three greatest acquisitions of recent years.
Mrs. Hill »35.00 per 100.
Dailledouze 40.00 "
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56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufaclnrera of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
WHEN wnrriNG mention the FLOBIST'S exch.vngE
flPlftNTUW CUNEftTUM.
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from 2'A inch
1 Bentham and Hooker's "Genera Plantar ._,.,„
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12 of the finest single and double Bruaut
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50 plants of the finest Gerauinms intro-
duced in 1893, tor $4.00. You ought to
have these to keep up with the times.
9 Caunas, from Crozy and other French
raisers, the cream of the year's introduc-
tions, one each for $6.00.
Cauua, Florence Vaughan, strong, in pots,
$25.00 per 100.
Paiidauus Veltclill, 6 in., fine, $12.00
per doz.
Ficus Elastlca, 1 ft., Belgian variety,
$3.00 per doz.
SEND FOR WHOLESALE LIST.
E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.
WHEN WRITtNO MENTION THE FlOBtST'S CXCHANG t
30,000 Adiantiim Cimeatum, extra fine
plants, 4 inch pots, tS.OU per lOO.
10,000 Assorted Ferns, best varieties forflor-
ists use, Za, 8, sa inch pots, $4.00, $5.00,
$7.00 ner 100.
1,500 English Ivy, Sii inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
1,500 Vinca Var., 3% inch pots, $5.00 per 100
10,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, tine stock, 3 fU
% 3W, 4K inch pots, $3.00, $5,00, $8.«)
per 100.
500 Ophiopogon Jaburan Var., 3i4 inch
pots, $15.00 per 100.
10,000 Diaesena Indivlsa, 3 and 4 inch pot»,'^
$5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Honeysuckles, assorted best varieties,
sa. m inch pots, $5.00 and S8.00 per 100.
1,000 Clematis Panlculata, strong Plants.
th roe years old, §15.00 per 100.
10,000 Coleus, 40 leading varieties, 3}^ and 3^6
inch pots, $3.00 and $5.00 per 100,.
3,000 Marguerite Daisies, bushy plants, in
bud and flower, 4, 5 and 6 inch pots, S8-W.
$15.00 and $30.00 per 100.
3.000 Salvia splendens, Zi4 inch pots, $3.00
per 100.
5,000 Geraniums, the best double anil single,
31^, 3, and 3Vi; inch pots, $3.00, $5.00 and •
$8X0 per 100.
5,000 Chrysanthemums, stock plants, 12 hesi
larye flowering vars. assorted, $5.0*
per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud and flower, 4K- 5 aii'
6 inch pots, 35c., 40c. and 75c. each.
And a large variety of other Stock
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
Flusliing & Steinway Aves., ASTORIA, h.l
^^Cars to Greenljouses from 93d or 34t
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE
NE\A^ YORK, MARCH 17, 1894.
Proliferous Mignonette.
During the first part of last August, we
decided to plant a portion of our mignon-
ette house with some variety other than
that which we had been using for the past
few years, and therefore purchased some
seed from a local grower of a large flower-
ing variety, commonly seen in the New
York market. This seed was started in
2^-inch pots, and when sufficiently grown
was planted in the solid beds. The house
was lightly shaded, and the temperature
kept as low as possible during the hot
weather.
Some time in the latter part of October
our attention was attracted by the peculiar
shape of the blooms coming on one of the
plants started from the above mentioned
seed, and also to the height of the plant it-
self. Notwithstanding the others around
it showed signs of an extraordinarily vig-
A remarkable feature of this mignonette
is the fact that instead of being a spike
with a number of small blooms, it is an
enormous spike holding a great quantity
of lesser ones, the largest of which will
compare favorably in size with the mignon-
ette that may be seen every Winter's day
in the florists* window.
Chas. H. Hagekt.
Summit, N. J.
Fritillarias.
The fritlllaria family are bulbous plants,
and are similar to lilies. Their odd color-
ing generally attracts attention at once ;
they attain a height of from six inches to
six feet, and have leafy stocks. Their pre-
vailing colors are brown, yellow, purple
and red. Among the most beautiful we
may mention :
Fritlllaria recurva, which is becoming
PROLIFEROUS MIGNONETTE.
orous habit, this one was outdoing them at
every point.
Deciding not to favor the new plant in
any way, we gave it precisely the same
treatment as the others, and concluded to
wait and see into what it would develop.
At the time this photograph was made,
about February 1, 1894, the plant measured
at its highest point quite four-and-one-
half feet above the soil. All the spikes
having broken near the ground, they natu-
rally have abnormally long stems. The
foliage is of the same character as the
average large flowering varieties. The
blooms are of great size, ranging from one
foot to nearly two feet long, being about
eight inches across the base. The color is
pure white, and with the green of the foli-
age, which backs each flower, gives a very
beautifnl effect.
very popular with florists. The flowers
are somewhat bell shaped, and are highly
colored, a beautiful scarlet and yellow.
This variety is quite luxuriant in the
abundance of its blooms.
F. lilacea is a low growing species, with
greenish white flowers.
F. biflara is another low growing species,
with greenish brown flowers.
F. lanceolata is a tall growing variety,
with dark purple flowers, curiously mot-
tled in green, brown and yellow.
F. parviflora — the flowers are a very light
brownish purple.
The odd, strange coloring of the fritil-
larias may bring them forward in the floral
world as novelties of great merit ; while,
again, their coloring may be against them,
so that they may not amount to much.
Grizzly Flats, Cal. S. L. WATKINS.
How to Build a Violet House.
Frtym Ameiican Gardening.
It is presumed that you have a favor-
able location where you can run north
and south. The width may be ten or
twelve feet, and the length according to
circumstances.
The roof is to be of ordinary hotbed or
cold frame sash. Size, 6x3, 2x1^^, made
for Sxio lights. Use double thick glass
— you will not regret it — and let the lap
not exceed a quarter of an inch. Put one-
third white lead in the putty, bed the
glass firmly, putting none on the face,
and fasten with Chandler's barbed glazier
points; give the sash, when glazed, two
good coats of white lead, and they will
be as firm and tight as a drum.
The skeleton frame which is to hold
the sash, so as to form a secure and tight
roof, is made as follows — (reference to
the accompanying sketch, which shows a
section of the structure, will make the
method clear): —
Set posts four feet apart, two feet in
the ground and three feet above. Line
them on the outside, and put a 2x8 plank
(G) level with top of post to act as a sill.
Board up below this plank with a double
thickness of inch boards, breaking the
joints by using alternately 12 inch and 6
inch boards.
The rafters (B B) and ridge pole (A) are
of 2x4 stuff, the rafter being let in to the
sill (G) and projecting beyond four inches.
although if it is dressed and painted it
will be more permanent, as the frame-
work is, of course, exposed to the
weather during the Summer when the
sash are entirely removed.
The cap boards (DD) and the drip
boards (E E) should be painted even if
the ridge pole and rafters are not.
The ends of the house can be finished
off with siding or weather boards, but
the sides can be banked up with earth
and sodded.
Inside, it may be necessary to secure
ample head room, to dig down the two-
foot walk, a foot or more. The twelve-
inch boards will make a good height for
the border. I would advise to have the
top boards planed on the side next the
walk.
Before the borders are filled in with
soil, it is a good thing to make a drain-
age of loose stones, a foot in depth.
The material for such a house, twelve
foot wide, will cost about $2 a running
foot. The labor of construction I have
not estimated.
As to heating, I know from experience
that one four-inch hot water pipe, sus-
pended on hooks, attached to the posts
around the house, will keep out the frost
when the outside temperature is at zero.
I had three houses built on this plan,
each 12S feet long b}' 12 wide, heated by
a No. 16 Hitchings corrugated boiler,
and I have had no trouble in the most
MODERN VIOLET HOUSE.
Rafters are set exactly 3 feet 2 inches
apart from centre to centre.
On the rafters, lengthwise of the house,
next to ridge pole on either side, a 2x2
piece (C C) will act as a support to the cap
boards (D D).
Below the sash, at outer end of rafter,
there is a 10 inch board (E E) which takes
the drip from the sash and carries it oil.
By adjusting the sash so that the top
rail passes freely under the cap (D), and
up against the strip (C), and taking a half-
inch rabbit on lower side of bottom rail
where it rests on the drip board (E), the
sash is quite secure. The weight of the
sash is sufficient to keep them down in
place. As they meet over the centre of
each rafter, a little fitting will make a
tight joint, and at the same time will
readily admit of the free movement of
each and every one for ventilation.
By raising lower end of sash, each one
can be dropped down any required dis-
tance. A small block nailed on outer
edge of the board (E) will hold the sash
from slipping off when open, and give
suificient ventilation during the Winter
months.
Undressed hemlocklumber can be used,
severe weather to keep a proper temper-
ature.
I have grown Violets during the past
fifteen years under all conditions, and I
am persuaded that a house built on this
plan affords the most congenial facilities
for this peculiar plant.
Chas. S. Withington.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society has concluded to rebuild Horti-
cultural Hall, which was burned down
about a year ago. At the last meeting
of the Society a resolution was adopted
in favor of rebuilding the hall on the
former site.
The money for the purpose of rebuild-
ing will be raised among the members of
the Horticultural Society, which includes
in its rolls some of the wealthiest men in
Philadelphia.
About $30,000 has already been sub-
scribed for the purpose. The Florists'
Club have expressed their willingness to
contribute $1,000.
It is proposed to put up a building
which will be an ornament to Broad
street. — Hem.
280
I'HE^ Florist's Exchanoe^.
Orders for Easter Deliveries
of HABBISII and CAI-I.A LILIES. Also
Fine VIOLETS, MARIE LOUISE.
Prices od Application. - Cash with Order.
JOHN P. TONNER,
Chicaeo Cut Flower Exchange,
45 Lake Street, - - Chicago, III.
AZALEAS IN BLOOM,
ALSO
AZALEAS, GENISTAS and
HYDRANGEAS for EASTEK.
Place your orders now.
HERMAN DREYER, Woodside, L. I.
FtORiBT'S EXCHANGE
I
BELIEVE IT FOR
MY MOTHER
TOLD ME SO.
BOSTON GUT FLOWER MARKET, No. I PARK STREET.
Long distance Telephone 2628.
Ready to meet all calls tor cut flowers. Will have plenty LILIES for Easter.
Au goods sent c. OD. JNO. WALSH, Manager.
— ^^ *.■•. .»■■.■■*» Pot piaiits in bloom for
FOR SALE CHEAP Easter. Hyaclntlis, Ll-
|-W11 OMl-k Wll>.ni lies. Azaleas, Cyclamen
and Roses, Varieties, Baroness, Macna Oharta,
Brunner, Mable Morrison, Merveille de Lyon. Also
ready for delivery March lath, Roses from 2M inch
nets. Perle, Mme. Cnsln, Hoste. Papa Gontier,
ii 00 per 100. Augusta Victoria and Mme. Testout,
tO.OO per 100. Will exchange for Meteor and Brides-
maid: Plants from flats of McGowan, Sl.OO per 100.
For Easter Cut Flowers
of Valley, TeaEoses, Hybrid Boses, Baronness
Kothschiia, Roman Hyacinth, Daffodils, Tulips,
Lilies, PinliS and Orange blossoms.
General Jacqueminot, on own roots, in
dormant two year old plants for SIO.OO per 100.
ANTON SCHULTHEIS, Mgr.,
Rose Grower, P.O. Box 78. College Point, N. Y.
HEN WBrTlNe MEHTIOH TvgFl.ORIST'e EXCH
10,000 EASTER LILY PLANTS, 10,000
500 Hydrangeas, 500 Azaleas, Also a fine lot of Rho-
dodendrons, Spireas, Valley and Hyacinths in pots,
HERMAN C. STEINHOFF, 578 Bergenwood Avenue, WEST HOBOKEN, N. J.
CYCLAMEN PLANTS
BEST SMILAX
Grown comes from
The Smilax King,
Of WALDEN, N. Y. ^^^^ ^^Q^ $35 per 100, in S inch pots, assorted colors.
HE PAYS THE EXPRESS. |
Cash with order.
... IN FULL BLOOM FOR EASTER.
LILLUM HARRISn, Fine pot plants, at la cents per bud or flower.
SPIRAEA JAPONICA, Fine pot plants, 50 cents each.
A. S. MacBEAN, ■ Lakewood, N. J.
5000 PLANTS OF LONGIFLORUM AND HARRISH
FOR SALE IN POTS OR CUT FLOWERS
APPLY TO ^ELCH BROS., No. 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
The Klortst's Exchange.
281
WE SELL
To Florists and Dealers.
YECETABLE:»nd FLOWER,tSEEDS
IN BULK OR PACKAGES.
Gladiolus Bulbs, Dwarf Pearl Tuberoses, Caladiums, all
Sizes. Special Prices on Application.
WEEBER & DON,
Seed Merchants
and Growers,
lU Chambers St., N.Y.
CYCLAMEN
GIGANTEUM. „. „. „„,ou
GORGEOUS LILIES
, AND OTHER HARDY FLOWER ^■■■^ ^
MUSHROOMS
MoBt DellclouB of uU Emculents.
'CUT'S FERTILIIER
V CYCLAMEN i^EEUS to have
Nowla the right time to
them flower next wint
from a celebrated Englmu special _
and very ricH. »9.0U per 1,00(1 seedsT'SLOO perlilO «»„»
G-_C._WATSON, 1025 Arch Street, Phila., Pa.
iegonias, Gladioli, Gloxinias. Irises,
IS, and many other rare and beauti-
^ ^^^^ ^.^_^„ r.n«r '^'^<^r-?o^ering Bulbs. Start them
AND OTHER HARDY FLOWER Bulb's. " G°c:WAmMorird.'sC?hn^^^
"The Wlr, When, Whormuid How oriIn.h™oinCnltare."app., loo
"W. p." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN
^.SfS^'i"?"- ^l^sli and well-spawned. In Bricks, 15c.
SfaKSv^r: G. C. WATSON,^%*i,f ™^«'"
"?^^y,^^t''^""^' °^'^ SSOllper ban ol 112 lbs. 1 alsoofferuenu Ine
Lobos" Guano f rum South America. Prices on application
G. C. WATSON, 1025 Arch SlrBet, Phila., Pa.
ii HIGHLY CONCENTRATED PUNT FOOD.
SURPLUS STOCK OF . . .
CANNAS.
AT $3.00 PER HUNDRED.
Glood varieties and sound bulbs. First
come. First serred.
J. G. & A. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J.
WJ<.EIlWRITINGMENTIO_N_THEn.ORISTSlEXCHAN(
♦ FOR SALE ♦
CR02Y CANNAS, 6 inch pots, will be ...
bloom by planting time, SIO.OO per
hundred.
GERANIUMS. Sinch, $7.00 per hundred.
ROB. HARRIS, Box 66, Aberdeen, Md. |
■"HEN WRITING MEMTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHaWCF
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
I thia country
., : excelled, either xu mia country
--„-, — prices far below European quotations for seed
Irom similar types. Seedsmen will find it to their adTantase
-, to correspond with us before placing orders for comine season
dolivoTO ~ wT'^.T ""f"'"" "' »»"" ot above strain, also of California Olant single Petunia tor ImmeiK.t^
mtttvmtma mewtiow thb nonisT'a «xchamge ' •""'""' ^»"'-
MUnm Speciosum Album Iroo"' '™
** Roseum 500
„, , „ Kubrum 500
Single Begonia, fine bul bs, new crop
nnest strain, in 4 separate colors. . 4 00 S35 00
Convallarla M^alis, German pip^ ? !^ *^ i^
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, A I.,
^ (big) bulbs ' Oft 7Kn
I-ow-badded Boses, in sorte. ^^
Dutch stock q nn
English stock .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.".■ll 00
All other plants or shrubs can be ordered
for March 9th delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York CItv.
EW warriHc mention the rcoBisr-s exchange
I PETUNIA
SEED.
I We have a limited amount of'seed t
We grow on contract this year, from our own selected and
prepared stock seed, an extra fine strain of FimE 9XXXED
large flowering single Grandiflora hetunias. wliich. for varietv
and richnesa of coloriTifT io Ti(»t. flTTcoiiar) aif^i.^» j^ ^i,!- *'
and richness of coloring i
♦ ♦
GLADIOLUS BULBS.
♦ ♦
9nn nnn cushman's strain of
A\J\J,\t\J\i SEEDLINGS. 1 to IK in
$10.00 per 1000; 1J4 in. and over, $13.00 per 1000
M1XE1>, 1 inch and over, $6.00 per 1000.
WORLD'S FAIR MEDAI, AWARDHD.
Cushmans Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Ohio.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS.
T'orty of the finest named- varieties, large
pfleld grown roots, will produce on an average
'•five plants to a root. Will give 126 of them in
lexchange for IBardy Roses and other
plants 1 need for the cut-flower trade. Will
give names and colors on application.
THOS. WHIGHAII, Pigeon Oove,
Essex Co., Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Large roots, bloom the best but are heavy.
;5ave freight in buying near home. Whole roots
)t a few vars. Sets, each; divided roots, 4cts.,
Ill carefully labeled. Bagged Kobln.abeautiful
oerennial for garden or cemetery, $1.00 per doz.
I A KFNI^Tnill "••"""•ypo't Ma...
II «■ ^C^I^iU^, aaiMemmac street.
i»HEN wRrriHn mehtiom the florist's exchange
liEEDLING GLADIOLUS BULBS.
Mostly nnbloomed, entirely unculled,
one inch and upward in diameter
SIO per thousand. Also one veai'
' J***''°S8,*6 per thousand. Catalogue
CRAWFORD, ■ Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
mm DELIVER!,
(JULY AND AUGUST.)
ALM SEEDS.
n^^ '*''""™ California and Australia.)
REE FERN STEMS.
REESIAS.
Sof an'infi,.™"'""'^ '■■°" "«"■ *"
ALLAS.
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
IL. LONGIFLORUMS.
ftLIFORNIA SMALL BULBS.
Artv. <^™""''' Caloohonus, Fdtillarias.)
Advance Price List ready NO W. Send for it
e want your orders NOW. Address
H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
jHENWRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANnr
FAEBINGTOIT, CONK.
•K'. '" "" P™8™t. Tonr paper is a
''• HUOH OHESNET.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEABL TUBEeOSES
F. 0. B. KEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
S=L,J? SIX inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
O^^eraaecepted subject to stock being
Sweet Pea "*oL'C^
pTi?n)'^e^er/eTs?'aXI?t^iefS5i'|
to contract for their re'ouirementsfo?
prS °* *■ """ ^° ''®" t° " rite lor
Sunset Seed & Plant Co
(Sherwood Hafl Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
ulbs, Fer-
tilizers, Insect
Destroyers,
413 EAST 34th STREET, near LONG island ferry, NEW YORK.
Garden Tools
and
Implements.
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.
FOR Fl,ORISXS.
53™
LANDRETHS'
as have been the Standard for quality
for more than xoo years.
Gardening Operations for April. '
The exact time at which certain seeds should
be sown must depend not only on location n
respec. to atitude, but also on the nature ^
the soil ; if it be heavy, a little delay will rather
promote than retard our object-tie common
sense of each one must be used. '-"mmon
t Asparagus sow, or plant roots, if not at-
tended to last month. Wherever practicable a
bed of suflioient size should be made to permit
an ample supply without cutting every feeble
shoot which peeps above the sufface ; indled
where space and means admit, two beds should
rfi.SJ'i?'*'?'"'' *■"; ?"* alternate seaaons. For
directions tor making an Asparagus bed =iep
catalogne. '""■"^^ '° I-andretl.^1
Sow Beans, Beets, Cabbae-e Of
tor the fly, and to plant out in July for Autumn
use. Sow Carrots, Celery, Cress, Cu"
cumber, I^eek, Sweet MarioraiS
Mustard for Salad, Mliii^fgSSf^:
tlums, onion. Parsley, I»a?snln
SSfit- ^t^ ,"".'!>'«■ Potatoes, rS5-
Istaes, Salsify, Sage, Splnacb,
Xbyme, Tomato, in border to su?Sed
those sown in hot-beds. I.ettnce sow in
drills, also transplant from beds of last Au-
tumn sowing, "
thf^"??;^®**!'' ^^} ^'"^^ '^ replete with every-
thing for thegarden. Send forCatalogue free.
D. I^AXDRETB & SONS,
Seed and Implement Warehouse
Nos. 21 & 83 South Sixth St.,
Philadelphia.
HEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
S82
Tti^ Rlortst»s T^^xcttano^.
Our Baltimore Correspondent at Home.
Editor Florals' Exchange:
I always read with interest the reports ot
your zealous Baltimore correspondent,
Mr B. A. Seidewitz ; but as he, besides be-
ing a newsy man, is a very modest one
vour readers will never get an account of
him and his doings from his own pen,
though he ranks high in Maryland flori^
cultural annals. Therefore, allow me to
complete his reports in this respect through
your valuable paper, and give your read-
ers an account of his merits
Mr. S. is quite a young fellow, m.spite of
his sedate Sehavior, his embonpoint and
his being the head of a most, happy little
fomily of three-an ever charming young
wHe, a promising little boy and him-
self. Mr. S. moves only in the best of
society (at least at Annapolis), m proof of
which I may state that when we vvent to
see him a neighbor-preacher was being en-
tertained at the house ; but, of course, he is
^exclusive when a florist brother comes
to see him, even be he a black sheep ot the
family So my companion, the representa-
tiTOol'that enterprising metal design hrrn
of Herrmann, New York and I, were made
to feel quite chez nous ?* Annapolis. After
an agfeeable chat with the lady of the
house, which made us orget the monotony
of a rather tiresome journey of l:ibo'irs
from Baltimore, we were guided by Mr. S.
on a tour through his gieenhouses
Mr. Seidewitz has bnilt up a beautiful
and very completely arranged place. He
has Jne of the largest plants Maryland can
boast of and as hi does a large retail busi-
ness quite a variety of plants and flowers
are arown. The first houses shown lis
wereXoted to carnations Mr S exp^am-
ine that chrysanthemums had to make
ioom for them. These were rather small
hou^es?each filled with one or two varie-
ties and we were told they are more ser-
vSaWe Tan larger ones, as the different
varieties thus separated can be better
treated to their respective requirements
Araona Mr. S.'s seedlings were two ot
SSit merit and I suppose we shall some
ftoehStrfr'om them Next came a house
sneciallv built for valley. It is on the or-
defof a propagating house; the pipes are
bldded in sani and bottom heat is applied
to the desired degree. The results proved
the good merits of the arrangement.
In a large palm house are stored quanti-
ties of decorating plants and small palms
They were beinf overhauled and gotten
T«adv for another season's growth.
On a hanging shelf, quite near the glass,
liiMriated a long number of cyclamen
seedlings, of extrlordinarily hea thy ap-
nearaSfe They are neat little plants of
Four to five leavL, not more than one inch
toTi inches high. Mr. S. is very successful
with these plaits, and proudly showed us
later on a few seed parent plants with enor-
mous bulbs and flowers. He must have
teen taught cyclamen science in Germany,
whpre he was apprenticed.
''The finest on the place was a La France
house. This is the favorite rose with Mr.
S and he grows it pretty nearly to perfec-
tion The size is a large medium the color
exouisite, and some claim that they keep
admirably well. Mr. Seidewitz does not
MTeveS ^fd plants ; te claims that the
second year's crop is uncertain He glows
them cool and believes apparently in plenty
svrineing and airing lor, although the
skies were cloudy and the temperature uot
warm outside, the foliage was wet and the
vents high up. He feeds j udiciously with
fftrtilizer inliQuid form.
Then we were shown into an experimen-
tal Beauty house. Mr. S says he is over it
now (the experimenting) and had Easter
Sly substituted for American Beauty.
Certes, credit must be given to him who
gives a season's attention and the space of
I house to experiment on some new plan
of culture as t^his is the only way of prog-
"^^One or two large houses were filled with
standard varieties o^ ea™*ti°°tSf Me'r
doine well, and another house with Mer-
met?BrTde 'and anumber of garden roses in
iood, healthy growth. A sends of violet-
llts and frames showed a nice lot of these
Favorites of the ladies. Mr. S. has tried
thl Parma with excellent results as far as
culture goes, but he does not like the
lighter color so well. n. -T..1
Mignonette grows well at Annapolis and
so do bulbs. Now, here is a florist too
fond of h^srnoney to throw old bulbs av^ay.
Mr S. propagates his own hyacinths,
tulips and narcissi with good results.
True some hyacinths did not come up to
HoUand size, but for cutting purposes
toev are iast as good. Nareissi do, very
weU and so do tulips. One house is de-
voted to garden plants, and such as cab
base, tomatoes, eeg and cauliflower plants
pay well to handle, according to Mr. b s.
^^^he'^nu?sery is beautifully situated on
the water side and offers water sport od
libitum. I am pledged to a longer visit to
Mr Seidewitz in Summer; with the cordial
hospitality of the house, sailing, crabbing,
etc.; in view, I intend to live up to it. This
time we had to take an early departure,
much to our regret, for the Annapolis K.
B. companies believe in early hours. Any
florist passing that way should not fail to
see Mr. Seidewitz at home. , J-H. a.
HEni
Frolt and Ornamental. SnrinQ: PlantinK, ^^-"55.°?^
Grapes. Shrubs, Roses, for "H'"Jo |,',, "|i;;°
, . . ._ „- 160 page
the World's lUir. Catalogue i^Vee.
Awarded Several Medals «t tw rru. v.* ^ - •^-- ■ ~-^—--^.„^,
EUwanger & Barry£»^S»£
Jim'
Chrysanthemums.
Seed Sowing.
March is the best month to sow
main crops. A few may be sown in April.
Sow in shallow boxes, using about two to
three inches of prepared soil. Such soil as
you would sow asters in will suit the
chrysanthemum well. Sow the seed pretty
much in the same way as aster seed.
For June planting do not hurry
these, there is plenty of time yet. Be sure
and not keep stock plants warm, thus
avoiding weak growth ; healthy and sturdy
cuttings will then be the result. Keep a
sharp look out on the state of your stock,
so that you will not run out of varieties
wanted by and by. Put in extra cuttings
of such and thus increase your stock.
Specimen plants should now be ready
for shifting into six-inch pots ; give each
plant careful attention, Be careful in re-
gard to drainage ; see that it is well done,
tbere will then be less danger from over-
watering. Be sure and not pinch at the
time of potting as many do. This is a
cruel and unnatural method, causing con-
siderable injury to the nerves of the ten-
der plants. AH pinching should be done
certainly a few days before or a few days
after potting ; this practice with some
varieties will stop the growth.entirely.
Standards.
These should now be twelve to
eighteen inches high. The same remarks
as above, regarding pinching, apply to
these. Staking of these plants will now be
needed to prevent breaking. Throw away
weak plants, do not attempt to coddle
them, or the cure may be worse than the
complaint, and their room could be better
^^Where a big shipping trade is going on
look out for the varieties that are selling
best. Keep up a good supply of cuttings ;
there is nothing like fresh stock.
A. D. rtOSE.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS. ,
t'eln'SSn^hesotartief Packed securely in live moss. No Retail Catalogue.
-]V^ -p :BU00IKIS, (Nurseries), Xja3s:©"">7^7-OOc3-3 UST- <T.
Strawberry Plants and Pearl Tuberoses.
p.ii.|cer Eiirle.— A marvel of producllTeiiess ana
supe?h>rquamj; succeeds on all soils; mid-season
folate. Price »4.00 per 1.000.
Ra.iilT.-Tliebest; well tested, very late kmd; fruit
ve"y l^ree, msh aolor.very firm and fine quality.
Extra strong plants, $1.00 per 1,000.
Ppni-i Tuberosea, selected bulbs, 4 to C inch, $0.00
p?rl.OOo' No "good bulbs.atol inch, »1.00 per 1,000.
B BEDFIELt, Edgawood Oreoniousea, BLEN5IDE. PA.
WHEN WRrrlNG MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE
Plums, 3 years, syi -
Apricots, 2 years, 4 1
Linden English, 10 ft.
Currants. 2 years, 1 ce 3
Deulzia Cren
•■ ' Pride of' Rochester, aft M ||
Forsythia. 3ft.,Red Dogwood /» „
" '""''i(:iii:::':::""■''^■■■'■'■m^:.
.Golden, 3-4 ft ^»„
apirea RUlardii, 3ft
Weigclii
■■ wniLe, *-o ii......
I Cydonia Japonica. 2 ft
r Madame Plantler, 2 ft. bnds..
Paul Neyron. buds, Ice
WANTED TO EXCHANGE
CONOVER'S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS PLANTS
2year. for 150 Cherry trees,
100 Geraniums, and other ornamental stock.
A. "W. DUNK, New London, Ohio.
WHEM WRrTIMG MEWTIOW THE FLOBIST'S EXCHANGE
500^000
No. 1 Strawberry Plants,
Such Varieties as
Chas. Downing, Crescent, Wilson (pure).
May King, Warfleld and Michel's Early, at
^'sKlless, Gandy, Bubach Kentucliy,
Meek's Early (Best Early), Tale, Middle-
fleld, Lovett's Early and Shuster's Gem, at
$3.00 per 1000, all put up in No. 1 order and
securely packed.
a yr. Concord Grapes, at $10.00 per 1000.
Cuthbert Raspberry, No. 1 plants,
$7.00 per 1000.
No. 8 Dwarf Pearl Tuberose, good
flowering bulbs, $8.00 per 1000; 20OO tor J5.00.
Send for circular.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
WHFN WRITING MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWCF
General Jac,
.John Hopper, •■
, MuliitloraRedCUmblne, 3ft..
TRADE LIST PEEE.
SURPLUS-
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVER MAPLES, from 8 to 13 leet
very handsome and straight. „„„.„__„
6000 SC6AB, NORWAY and SYCAMORE
MAPLES, 8 to la feet, choice.
10,000 CAROLINA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to 14 feet, very fine. Also
trees of larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment ot Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees. Frices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
FLEWER m FELKILY, ■ ROSELLE, N. J.
WHEN WHITING MENTIOH THE ftORISTS EXCHBNGE
I HAVE A FINE STOCK OF
Pears, .^^^^ Peaches,
Cherries,
Quinces,
Apricots.
-SURPLUS.
-JhCOOD STOCK.h^
.rbor Vitae, America
Poplar Balsam 12 "}*■
Birch, Common 9 „ lu ■
Catalpa,Com."KOodhd'3.12 \[ 11
Walnut, Black tJ „'
Thorn. White 4 ., »
Ash, Mouotair
.goodhd'B.U
Chestnut.' Horse "
Maple, Norway
Susar 5
SuKar. Mapel 14
Silver »„
Althaeas, of sorts
4« .
, 1 60 10 00
. 1 50 10 00
, 0 75
English Ivy, pot grown, 12 inches
Cash with order.
,W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.
WBmWG MENTION THE FLOBIST-S EXCHANGE
Many in bearing sizes. AU kinds of small
frnits. Asparagus and Strawberry plants.
UOO Norway Maples, |«, *» f^jJeN^r'^'"'-
S, Ir.^^M'^pretil^lrdW feet.
1000 Bims, 14 tS 18 feet 8^ to 3 inch.
2000 •■ 13 to 14 and 16 leet.
S " 8 to ID and 13 feet.
S Purple Leaved Beech, 3 to 8 feet.
M> Horse Ohestout^S to 13 feet
6U0 Blood Leaved Maples, 5 to 8 feet.
500 Golden OaUs, 8to 8 teet.
m Eu^peao aSd Mountain Asli. 6 to 13 feet.
TO Engtoh and Cot-leaved Birch 8 to 12 teet.
3000 Norway Spruce, extra nice, 1 to 10 feet.
jjirjrt *i " t} to 0 leet.
vm White and Blue spruce, 3 to 5 feet.
fmn Scntohand White Pine, 3 to 8 teet.
2000 Arbor VUse Trees, 8 to 13 feet
MOO Arooi ^v ^^^^^^ j3 ^ J J
600 Retinospora Plumosa and Aurea, 4 to 8 ft,
MO Globe Arbor Vita;, specimens extra.
40U0 Hydrangea Pan. f 'an.//" ^ teet.
160O White Fringe, 3 to 8 teet.
60O Tree Pajonies, exti-a strong.
lOOOO OalitornlaPrivet, a to 41eet.
lOOUO Momhly Kosesando hmbing, ex. Btron„.
1000 Virginia Creepers, 3 to b teet.
2000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 to 3 teet.
1000 Clematis, large flowering.
40 Varieties of Grapevines.
80 Varieties of Shrubs, extra strong.
Khododendrons, Azaleas, etc., etc.
Best of facilities for sliipping. Two Rail-
roads, three Express Companies and
Sound Steamers to New York City.
S. CRAHE,Prop. of Norwich Nurseries,
NORWICH CONN.
ROSES.
6,000 Baltimore Belle U 00
5,000 Queen of Prairie * 00
1,000 Pink Daily * ""
1,000 Hermosa » 00
1,000 London 6 "j
600 Aggripina » 00
500 Mme. Plantier » ™
20,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET.
9 to 12 inches liranched, $15.00 per 1000.
75,000 Maples & European Ash, Cheap.
50,000 Apple Trees, 6 to 7 feet,
$7.00 per 100.
Our varieties are as follows : Am. G. Russett,
Baldwin, Ben. Davis, Cooper's Market, Fnlla-
water Early Harvest, Fall Pippin, Graven-
steins Hy slop. Maiden's Blush, Mann Northern
Spy Nei-o:Pewakee, K. I. Greening, Red Astra-
chai, Spitzenburg, Smokehouse, Transcendent,
Wine Sap, Wealthy.
The above Trees areSyear, well-grown, clean,
smooth, straight and fine root. Try a few
hundred.
Only 150,000 Asparagus left,
Conover's Colossal, 2 year, $3.60 per lOW; |2S,(»
per 10 000 Barr's Mammoth, 3 year, $3.76 per
1000 ; $38.00 per 10,000.
10 000 fine Sirnbs at giving away prices,
mist clean this block, $4.00 per 100 up.
100
ESTABLISHED 1870.
WHENWBITIWG MENTIOH THE fLOBISTS EXCHANGE
ONLY a few thousand of the below
ARBOR VITAB left.
feet
American Arbor Vitse..lMto3 ,- --
Globosa ■■9'^SL 20 00
Hovey's Golden ..3 tom f"
KetinosporaPlumosa 3 to|J^ 15 JJ
" Ericoides 1».5 to 3 100^
Balsam, Fir 2 to3 18™
Spruce, Norway IJ.^ to 3 » ot
The above are all bushy well formed trees.
Order early and send us your list ot wants.
Send for Surplus List.
C. RIBSAM & SONS.
I Trenton, N. J.
LISTS' EXCHANGE
FORfflDSMENONLY-mACCODUST
PACKED
Write for Samples'
„ . and Particulars.
24 Packages in h, j^, STOOTHOFFt
A G&SE. 33 1 Madison Av., N. Y C.
The Florist's Exchange.
283
The Most Profitable Varieties of Roses
for Winter Forcing. |
Paper read by Mr. John Burton, Chestnut Hi!!,
Pa., before the PhUaOelphia Florists' Club at
their March meeting.
I shall no doubt fall to answer this to the
satisfaction of you all, for I have no
floubt you expect me to name varieties, and
this I cannot do, as in my experience no
one kind has been continuously more
profitable than some others.
If it is intended that the answer to this
be used as a guide for future planting, I
would unhesitatingly say, the most profit-
able roses are those you can grow best, of
course, confining the varieties to those
known to be salable.
One great mistake growers make is to
think that because their neighbor is grow-
mg some rose well and probably making
some money on it, they must go Into it as
tne only means of making money. It is
well enough to try them, but if, after a,
reasonable test, they do not succeed, drop
them at once.
In the present state of the Philadelphia
market there is plenty of opportunity for
a man to grow specialties, or a few varie-
ties in quantity, and this, I believe, is the
best plan where the market is large
enough to use large lots of one kind. But
where a man has a special trade that re-
quires him to furnish a great number of
SOrtn. Ifi nri11 QnmAt-.iTYiao nnn t.i.» «■»
-, — ~ — ^ , — ^M«ui.3u a gicrau uuuiUCr UL
sorts. It will sometimes pay him to grow
some kinds that he cannot handle so well
and profitably as others. He may be
located in a small town where it is neces-
sary to have several kinds always in stock
He may have a store and use all his own
flowers there, or he may sell all to one re-
tail florist who wishes him to supply a
large variety. But when near a large town
or market, then let him select those few
marketable kinds he can grow best, and I
believe he will secure the most profit in
that way.
I personally know of several places where
one variety has been grown better than
others for several years, and yet they have
not confined themselves to these kinds, but
were tempted to try others because some
one near was growing them well, and pre-
sumably at a profit. In one case. La
Jirance has been profitably grown for
three years in a small house, there being
something about the soil or treatment
perhaps both, that it seemed to like. This
being by far the best paying house on the
place each year, the proprietor wished
during the flower season that his whole
place was in La France. But why was it
not all in this kind ?
Because he had been told some one was
getting fifty cents for Beauty, while he
n r^J "^'y getting ten for La France, and he
■ tad visited some place where an extra
I good house of Bride and Mermet was just
: m crop, with apparently more profit in
! sight than his La France house would
I bring him. He comes home determined to
' try these kinds again, hoping next season
1 to get the big crop of Bride and Mermet
I and the high price for Beauty.
I do not say that Bride and Beauty
could not be grown on this place, but I do
say, with the same soil and treatment,
tney had not done as well or been as profit-
able as La France, and there had been
money spent In trying to make them pay.
1 do not for a moment advocate denend-
ing only on one variety and not trying old
or new sorts that have not yet been tested
on the place ; but I do contend that, in a
majority of cases, the rose that grows the
best with you will be the most profitable
if It were possible to see into the future
and tell which would be the fashionable
rose, what the favorite color, or if some
variety would be scarce and so be in more
demand-It would be easier to tell what to
plant for the most profit ; but as the infor-
mation can only be guessed at, I would
say do not be guided too much by what
you think will be fashionable or scarce
Again, referring to the original, I will
attempt to show how impossible it is to
answer it directly by mentioning some of
the large growers for the New York mar-
It has been reported— with what truth I
do not know, but still I should think it
PHILADELPHIA ROSES,
American Beauty, Mme. Caroline Xestout,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Bridesmaid,
Bride, Mermet, Cusin, IVootton,
Perle, Sunset, Hoste, Meteor,
In 2-inch Pots or out of Sand. Strictly First Class Stock.
CHEAP FOR CASH.
MYERS cS. S AMTMAW,
Wyndmoor Station, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.
VMFW wpiTi.>.r. ■»^" 'n^.TUF florists EXCHANBR ^
Toronto.
The preliminary list for the fifth annual
chrysanthemum show by the Gardeners
and Florists' Association, has been issued.
The exhibition will be held in the Horti-
cultural Building, and it Is expected that
the prizes will be considerably larger than
in former years.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS!
TTntU about April 1st.
Nice sprays of 6 to 10 buds, at $3 per 100 sprays.
Sent, express paid, to any part of the U". S.
V. SCHMELZ,
SVLVAN JLAKE, ORANGE CO., FI,*.
FOR SALE S'aree Daisy Plants for
"" vjMi/i/. Easter decorations. Also Aca-
'■-'"- " r prices to J. '
klyn, or Telep
s at Flatbush.
Exhausted.
'"k-
All future orders for
Mrs. W. C. Whitney.
can only be booked to fill from May
200,000 ROSES
NOW READY
In all sizes and best varieties, from $30 00
to $100.00 per 1000.
Oni! Million Bedding Plants Ready,
Every valuable plant in cultivation can be found in
our cuUection.
SPECIALTIES.
Large Flowering Pansies, $5.00 to
$30.00 per 1000.
Double Petunias, $4.00 per 100; $35.00
per 1000.
first and onward as the demand has Select Verbenas, $3.00 per 100- $18 00
per 1000. . * • "
Carnations, best only, $4.00 per 100; $35 00
per 1000.
c!„„^t™''l°'',^^'"y' srowersl.1 each deparlmeut.
Send your lists and we mil auots lowost. prices.
EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.
All other stock can be filled at once.
JOHN N. MAY,
Summit, N. J.
OeOEHSiYWOeiELEGeilPil
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
ALEXANDER McCONNEIil,, Florist,
■■J46 Fifth Avenue, . New YorU,
WHEW WniTIIMGMEWTION THE FLORISTS- EXCHANGE
5,000JA(]Q. ROSE PLANTS
On their own roots, well branclied,
9% to 3 feet Uigli, $10.00 per
Hundred.
Sample of 8 for $1.00.
JORDAN FLORAL CO.,
706 Olive St., - ST. LOUIS, Mo.
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
CatalORues mailed.
Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky.
WHtw wwrriMO MeHxiOH the florist's exchawge
ALL HEALTHY STOCK,
PLANT THE M[T[OB
The Best Red Rose for Spring and
Summer Cut Flowers.
Froni 2^^ Inch ( BEAUTIES, PERLE, BRIDE, MERMET, ( pHcPs^r.
Pots. r MME. HOSTE and WOOTTON. . . .] Application,
W. H. JACOBSOIV & CO., HACKENSACK, N. J.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT STRINGS, 8 to 12 feet long 50 cents each.
In Large or Small Quantities all the year round
_yHEN WBITIMr; Mf .vi-tr,.. tu r r-| QRisT'S EXCHAWGF
IMPORTED ROSES, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES.
Special quotations given to buyers of original eases of Koses, Rliododendrons
Pritrw- «'"""''""•'=»«- Srown by the Boskoop, Holland, Nursery Association:
Prize Winners at tlie World's Fair.
Address, Fresh importations received now by every Steamer.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Agent, 3 Coenties Slip, New Yorlc.
WHEN WRITING WENTIOW THE FtORISTS tXCMANCe
Fine 3 1-3 inch pots,
«6 per 100, S40 per 1000.
Strong 2 1-2 inch pots,
l»4 per 100, «35 per 1000.
LILIES AND ROSES FOR EASTER
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
very probable— that Mr. J. H. Taylor's
most profitable rosea were for sereral sea-
sons Cusm and Watteville ; Messrs. Pier-
son's, Meteor, and Mr. Nash's, American
t,l*^"^-„ ^?'^® "^^ '»»™ tliree different
felnds, all gomg to the same marliet, yet
each showing most profit for different es-
tablishments.
Not being able to give a decisive answer
Sl„n.f'*?K?''°°^!^'='''?,!'yy°" fof dlscus-
BrtS ^f *'? ""eetms. I have talsen the lib-
?™?f°' 8'^*?,? * l'**l8 advice, for which 1
trust you will pardon me.
calla^Vt'^I'.K"^^®"'"®^'^ ("^"st have room.)
CALLA LILIES, 7 and 8 in pots $3.00 per dozen.
EASTER LILIES, in pots (prices on application).
COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings, Golden Bedder, Crimson Verschaifeltii and other
sorts, 60 cents per 100; $5.00 per 1000; from small pots, $1.50 per 100
^^iJi^^f^ FERNS, 4 in. pots, $5.00. loo MIXED BEGONIAS $6 00
DREER'S DOUBLE NAMED PETUNIA CUTTINGS, $2.00 per 100
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, extra, 10 to 14 in. circumfere'n!e, $4.'oO per'do.en.
1st size, 8 to 9 in. " 1.50 ■■
2d size, 6 to 7 in. " j 00 "
ROSES, Bridesmaid, from 2% in. po^, $4.50 per 100.
Brides, Cusins, Merraets, Wattevilles, Perles, $3.50 per 100
C.&.S23: -^JTxrvzx osides
EVERITT & INSALL, Center St. Greenhouses,
BOX 293. HACKETTSTOWN, N.J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS
The sale of a simple bulb or plant is often
accompanied by a great deal of unneces-
sarily lost time, the purchaser plying you
with questions as to when to plant and
how to take care of it. We propose to
remedy all this for you, and are getting
out sheets of Cultural Directions for
each different iiind of bulb and plant.
When you make a sale in the future, if
you aresupplied with sheets of our " Cul-
tural Directions," it will only be necessary
for you to wrap one up with the bulb or
hand one out with the plant, and thereby
effect a great saving of time and bother to
yourself, and give your customers much
more satisfaction, as he or she will be able
to consult the Directions, if necessary, in-
stead of having to run to you for further
advice.
We think this is a good idea, and will
send sample sheets on application.
We will print Cultural Directions for
any bulb or plant as called for.
These sheets will be printed on white
paper, size 6.x9 inches, and will be forward-
ed, Carriage paid, as follows :
100 of a kind $0 30
1000, not less than 100 of a kind 2.35
OR,
We will send you an assortment of 1000
Cultural Directions, not less than 100 of
a kind, with your business card printed at
joot, for $3.00. Special quotations made
a large quantities.
The following are now ready :
i^f??'-'-'*' HOUSE CULTURE OF
C4NNA, PALMS.
CHINESE SACRED LILY M'thly CARHATIONS
CHRYSANTHEMUM, MUSHROOM
COLEUS. ROSES.
CROCUS & SNOWDROP SWEET PEA
DAHLIA, TRITOMA,
GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSE
HYACINTHS, TUBER. BEO ONIA.
TULIP.
FOK SAMPLES ADDRESS:
fliTiOEUMAeEPTUPOBiCOam
170 FDITOIV ST., NEW YORK.
284
THE KlvORIST'S EXCHANOE.
Greenhouse Construction.
W. A. BUENHAM, OF THE LOKD & BURNHAM
CO., lEVrNGTON, N. Y.
To the florist wbo desires to build a
greenbouse or erect a range of glat^a for
commercial purposes, the selection of the
best form of house and mode of construc-
tion is of great interest, as a proper deter-
mination of these matters will materially
affect tbe successor failure of his business
venture. The form of the bouse is often
governed by the quantity of ground at
command. When this is limited a com
pact form which will cover all the space is
frequently selected, though not always the
best for the purpose ; but where there is
ample ground there is no excuse for erect-
ing a building which is not fully adapted
in form to the plants to be grown. Whether
the land is abundant or limited for the
Intended greenhouses, its value will, in
most cases, constitute a large percentage
of the total cost of the establishment, so
that the arrangement of tbe plan as re-
gards economy of space should receive
careful attention.
Complete Plans Necessary.
Before commencing to' build, com-
plete plans should be prepared for the pro-
posed range, showing the greatest number
of houses which are likely to be required.
In this way tbe plans can be arranged so
as to economize tbe space, give tbe proper
form of house for each purpose, tbe best
arrangement for heating apparatus, and
greatest economy and convenience in their
use. To build a single house and then add
on from time to time without some general
plan, as is often done, results in a great
waste of resources which no prudent busi-
ness man should be guilty of.
Forms in General Use.
Tbe two forms of house most in use
at the present time are the full span and
the three-quarter span. The full span
with glass in the roof and in both side
walls, with the ridge running north and
south, is for many purposes the most de-
sirable form of house which can be erected
This roof is usually built with straight
lines for commercial purposes. The
length of the roof is alike on both sides
and having glassin the side walls as well
as in the roof, it can be placed in any posi
tion on tbe ground which location may re
quire, without regard to the points of
compass. Where tbe position is north and
south tbe pitch of the roof should not e\
ceed 30 degrees, as a greater pitch deflects
more of tbe sun's rays from entering tl e
bouse, and the height of the house at tl e
ridge is injuriously increased. The ligl t
being admitted from all sides of the hoube
tbe conditions in this respect are as near
natural as it is possible to approach under
glass.
Tbe three-quarter span roof is particu
larly adapted for rose houses, Winter flow
ering and forcing purposes. It should run
nearly due east and west, with the long
slope of tbe roof on the southerly side
About two-thirds of tbe roof is on the
southerly side of the ridge with about 3(
degrees pitch, while the north side ha
about 37J degrees pitch. The steep pitch
on the northerly aide reduces the height of
the northerly wall and frees the roof from
snow and ice where it would otherwise ac
cumulate and remain, doing considerable
damage by darkening the house. A high
back wall for this style of house obstructs
the north light tbe same as a lean to and
should be avoided. Where theground will
admit it is desirable to locate the house
according to the magnetic meridian, which
is from 15 to 20 degrees west of the true
meridian. This will turn the house
slightly toward the morning sun.
Short Slope to the South Criticised.
Recently another form of house has
been added to those already so well known.
It is a modification of the three-quarter
span house, having the short slope of roof
on the south side. The height of tbe side
walls are alike. The pitch of the northerly
side is about 22^ degrees and on the south-
erly side about 45 degrees. The plant
tables are all placed on a level. It is
claimed for this style of bouse that in tbe
dark Winter months tbe sun's rays strike
the glass at nearly right angles, and that,
in consequence, more of the rays enter the
house than through an ordinary pitch roof,
and better results are thereby obtained ;
also that the low pitch on the north side
allows tbe bouses to be set up against each
other similar to the ridge and furrow sys-
tem. Tbe claim that a greater number of
effective rays of light enter the bouse
where they strike the glass at right angles
than would enter tbe house through a
longer plane of glass at a less pitch is
doubtful. A long, flat glass roof on the
north side, where tbe sun oever shines, to
hold snow and ice until the warmth of the
bouse melts it off, is certainly a disadvan-
tage which can readily be appreciated in
this latitude. The form of the house sac-
rifices the extra sunlight gained by raising
the northerly tables, the even distribution
of the same to all the plants, and the ad-
vantage of placing the plants near and at
an average distance from the glass. Un-
doubtedly this style of roof admits a large
amount of light, but in this respect it has
no advantage over a full span roof run-
ning east and west. Architecturally it
presents a very awkward appearance.
Choice of Site.
In grading the site for a greenhouse
it is not necessary to make it level in its
length. If provided with gutters a pitch
of from six to twelve inches facilitates the
run of the water. Rather than do heavy
grading the ground may rise from five to
six feet in one hundred feet, but where
practicable the grade should be made
nearly level.
Modes of Construction.
Tbe floor line of a greenhouse should
usually be a few inches above the outside
grade to keep out surface water. Storage
pits are an exception, and are generally
arranged by covering an excavation with
glass. As the object is simply to keep tbe
plants from freezing, a low temperature is
all that is required. In houses requiring a
temperature of fifty degrees or more such
an excavation under them increases the
amount of fuel required to maintain the
temperature, as such surfaces, being below
tbe temperature of the house, absorb a
portion of the artificial heat supplied.
There are three methods of construction
which have been extensively used, and
have proved themselves to be well adapted
for commercial work. Their relative de-
sirability is about in proportion to their
This is the most durable joint and as last-
ing as tbe center of the piece. The iron
slip tongue corrodes in the joint suflficient
to preserve the wood from decay. All
splices or halved joints, which are the
weakest points in a frame, are avoided.
The side posts are of locust, cedar or cy-
press, and not less than six inches in diam-
eter. For a small additional cost iron
posts can be substituted. Tbe sides are of
double boarding, with two thicknesses of
building paper between. The sash bars
are of cypress la-g by 2^4uches,rahbeted for
the glass and dripped to carry away leak-
age and condensation. They are usually j
placed for 16-inch glass and run through
without framing from plate to ridge. Sta-
tionary glass or sash ventilators can be
substituted for the boarding in the walls
above the side tables if desired. If the
water from the roof is not needed the gut-
ters should be omitted and the glass may
project over the sides about four inches, or
drip boards be provided. The sash bars
run through from plate to ridge, so that
the structure is not weakened as is usually
done by cutting off one-half or two thirds
of tbe bars and framing in head pieces.
At the foot of the top ventilator a cap is
light and at the same time strong and
durable. This construction is only adapted
for straight roofs. The style of the house
is simple but very neat and graceful. Per-
haps a larger number of this form of house
has been built than any other, and asthey
present equally as good an appearance as a
more expensive construction they are likely
to remain a popular style of bouse.
The drawing shows a stone foundation
below grade with a brick wall rising to the
height of the plant tables, as it is usually
built for private greenhouses. A good sub-
stitute for the masonry work and Well ad-
apted for commercial purposes, is to con-
tinue tbe foot pieces of rafters down toa
point just above the grade line, where it is
bolted to an iron foot piece in the ground,
as shown by Fig. 3. The sides below the
glass are double boarded, with building
paper between the boarding, making it
quite as warm as the brickwork, and, un-
less tbe bricks are unusually well laid, as
durable. Tbe es?tensive range of glass re-
cently erected for Messrs. Pitcher & Manda
at Short Hills, N. J., is a fine example of
this mode of construction.
A Model House Described.
Fig. 3 shows a cross section of a
rose house now in the course of erection
for F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. It
is twenty feet in width, five feet high in
cost. Fig. 1 repre-
sents the cheapest
construction. The
Iroof 1*^ composed
jentirely of sash
1 ars without other supporting rafters.
The bars are made of sufficient strength
to carry the glass for spaces up to ten
feet between supports. When the dis-
tance from plates to ridges are greater,
purlins are used. Purlins and ridges are
supported by posts. It is practically the
old fashioned post and sash-bar house, fur-
nished with an entirely new set of details.
As formerly constructed it was so frail
that it would last in good condition only
about five years. Some houses of this
class have been rebuilt three times in
twenty years, and are now in a very shaky
condition. If they had been constructed
in accordance with the new details and
with the materials now in use they would
have easily lasted without rebuilding until
tbe present time. The construction is en-
tirely of wood, except the purlins and
ridge supports, which are usually wrought
iron pipe posts. A list of the different
members, and description of same, which
go to makeacomplete section of the house
are as follows : The ridge is in three sec-
tions, so that the splices are mismatched,
making a continuous piece the entire
length of the house, provided with side
grooves for ventilators and glass, projec-
tions for the support of bars, and a dripped
cap. The ventilators are of the usual
style, but fastened together with light
metal caps, so that although made in sec-
tions they are practically the same as a
continuous single sash the length of each
ventilating shaft. The gutter is formed
in three sections like tbe ridge, so that all
joints are mismatched. The joints are
butted in lead, with metal slip tongues.
fitted over the bars without cutting them,
receiving the glass, and in an effective and
simple manner doing away with all fram-
ing at that point. The cap running
through in one piece under tbe ventilators
allows tbe latter to fit down closely, which
is practically impossible where short head-
ers are used. Where a small original in-
vestment is an important factor there is no
construction superior to it. It is especially
adapted for florists and market gardeners
commencing business on a small or bor-
rowed capital, where it is important to
secure tbe largest possible income for the
least present investment. It is not recom-
mended as being as light, strong, durable,
nor in the end as economical as tbe more
expensive modes of cooEitruction, as repre-
sented by Figs. 3 and 3.
Fig. 2 represents the second style as to
desirability and cost, and consists of an
improved construction, wood forming the
principal part of tbe framework. Tbe
sills are made in three sections to cap a
brick wall and are adjustable to its in-
equalities. The splices being made at dif-
ferent points in the length tbe sill is tbe
same as though of but one piece its entire
length. The members of the sill are care-
fully pitched to turn off water. Tbe raf-
ters are in two pieces, tbe long roof piece
running from ridge to plate and the up-
right between sill and plate. These are
joined at the plateor anj^leby means of a
cast iron bracket securely bolted ; a similar
bracket is used at the ridge. Tbe sash bars
are 1 inch by Iff inches dripped to collect
condensation. The purlins which support
tbe light sash bars are of angle iron, fas-
tened by iron lugs and bolted through each
other to the wood rafters. There is no place
left in this construction where the wood
used is not jirotected in the most thorough
manner against decay. The house is very
front, eight and one
half feet on the back
and thirteen feet
high at the ridge
Tbe long roof or
southerly side has a pitch of lO degrees,
and the north side or short roof 37| de-
grees. Tbe framework is of iron, con-
sisting of wrought iron rafters, angle iron
purlins, and cast iron posts. These posts
extend above tbe ground about two feet
six inches, to receive the foot of rafters, to
which they are bolted. The base which ex-
tends into the ground about six inches is
a 2 inch by 12 inch plank, bolted direct to
tbe iron posts, its upper edge set into a
groove formed by tbe boarding, but not
otherwise fastened, so that it can be readily
replaced when decayed. In erecting, the
posts and base are first set up and lined
out the same as though built of masonry,
which adds greatly to the convenience and
accuracy of the work. The long front
raUer is supported in the center by a light
gas pipe post. Tbe rafters are 4 inch by
3 inches wrought iron, bent at the plate so
as to run in one piece of full strength from
the grade line where it joints to the cast
iron post to tbe ridge, without the use of
brackets or other obstructions. At the
ridge tbe pair of rafters forming the span
are joined together by means of cast iron
brackets. Tbe rafters are placed about
eight feet apart and are joined laterally by
means of angle iron purlins IJ inch by 3
inch, about four feet apart. Tbe purlins
are joined to the rafters by means of small
lugs and bolts. The dimensions of tbe
rafters are fixed by the strength and rigid-
ity required to hold the weight of the
roof and resist wind pressure. Lighter
rafters cannot be used without injuring
the glazing, caused by tbe vibration of tbe
frame during wind storms. Ijight sash
T'HE Klorist's exchange,
285
bars of wood are fastened to the purlins by
means of wood screws. The sash bars are
of cypress, 1 inch by 15 inch, provided with
V raobets for the glass and drip grooves,
to carry away condensation which forms
under the glass in cold weather.
A special feature of this house is in doing
away with the plate along the front of the
house which casts considerable shade on
the front bench. In place of the plate a
light angle iron is used which serves to tie
the rafters together and to space the sash
bars correctly for the glass. The sash bars
and glass extend out from the front of the
house about four inches, carrying the roof
water free from the building. The upright
glass.in the front wall is thirty inches high
contains a large proportion of white or
what is known in the trade as "bright"
sap. The medium and lower grades con-
tains still more of it, besides other imper-
fections. It has become impracticable to
obtain white pine of the same quality as
formerly used. Long leaf yellow pine also
better than white pine and these qualities
peculiarly fit it for use in greenhouse con-
struction.
Selection of Olass.
Avery fine quality of glass for
greenhouse purposes is now made in
and runs up under
the glass in the roof
and forms a joint
with it. Each roof
bar is supported by
an upright bar in the front wall so that
there is neither plate nor gutter, but
a clear run of glass over the front
bench. Experience has shown that there
is no more breakage in such a construction
of projecting glass than where it is joined
to an ordinary gutter or plate in the usual
way. On the north side an ordinary drip
board carrying the roof water out four
inches from the building is provided.
Another special feature of this house is
the arrangement of plant beds. The two
outside beds are intended for two rose
bushes each In the width. There are
three center beds with narrow walks be-
tween them, each calculated for three
plants in the width. The arrangement
admits of an unusual amount of light and
space around each plant, and great conven-
ience in working the houses. It will be
observed that the front bench has an aver-
age head room of nearly four feet, and be-
ing without shade, as before described, it
cannot fail to be as valuable growing
space as any in the house. The rear bed
also has unusual head room, and as there
will be only a narrow bed on the same
level across the walk the shade will be verv
slight. ■'
The ventilation is unusually ample and
is provided by means of two lines of thirty
inch sashes hung to the ridge, and together
opening one-fifth of the roof. The arrange-
ment of two lines, one at each side of the
nclge, allows the house to be ventilated at
any time without admitting cold Or iniuri-
ous drafts.
When this style of house is erected on
private places, parks, etc., it is usually
provided with masonry foundations and
oast iron sills. The same details of con-
struction are equally well adapted to the
full span form of house.
The plant beds shown in Fig 3 are of
iron with brick bottoms. Ordinary red
brick are used on the flat, supported by
light tee irons. The brick being4x8in., and
placed one-halt inch apart each way, per-
fect drainage is obtained, while their great
m''„7»riJii''?'*,'*''^?''P*l™ °f water aids
materially m keeping the soil at the proper
degree of moisture. "oi'iuper
The Kind of Wood to Use.
i „^ J 1 ™^ "Ju^Wlity of a greenhouse de-
pends largely upon the quality and kind of
wood which is used in it. Soft white pine,
free from knots, sap and shakes, has until
! recently been considered the best lumber
to use. Houses are now standing and in
fw«nt^^?*''i.?°"°* ^^'^ ^°°-J' which are
twenty to thirty years old. Soft white
p ne free from sap, which was formerly
j plenty in the market cannot now be had.
i nin» WK^* ^^t^"^ """l ''ighest cost white
I pme lumber which can now be obtained I
has advantages and is well adapted for
florists' houses and for plant beds, as it is
strong and durable, but as it does not hold
paint well it is not suitable for conserva-
tories and greenhouses which require
nicely flnished work. As a result of these
facts builders who desired to keep up the
standard of their work looked about tor a
substitute, which was found in cypress. It
has not only proved itself a substitute, but
in the qualities most necessary for green-
house work it is tar superior to either yel-
low or white pine. It is more lasting; ex-
amples are numerous of shingle roofs
which were put on more than a hundred
years ago, three or four times the age
which the best pine shingles are expected
to last. Cypress is used extensively in the
South for posts on which dwellings are
supported, fence posts and railroad ties,
and for all purposes where the wood comes
in contact with the ground ; and in the
North it has been in use for years for water
tanks and gutters. Its durability for such
uses is on a par with red cedar or locust.
The best quality is known as Red Cypress
and comes from the Gulf States. It should
not be kiln dried. After it is perfectly air
dried and ready for use it shrinks less
when exposed to heat and swells less when
exposed to moisture than any other known
wood. For these reasons it holds paint
America. This state-
ment may be a sur-
prise to some who
have been in the
habit of depending on
foreign importations for a superior article,
and it is only within a very short time that
such a statemeiitwould be true. The use of
natural gas and other improved methods in
its manufacture and greater care in select-
ing the grades have established its equality.
The double thick will average nearly ten per
cent, thicker and stronger than the French
glass and in a hail storm this might easily
mean the difference between a broken roof
or one that stood the storm. The size of
glass to be recommended depends largely
on the style of roof to be
covered ; 13, 14 and 16 inch ,'' ■- -^^
widths and lengths of from
16 to 24 inch, embrace the
sizes best suited to green-
house work.
How to Olaze.
What is the best
method of glazing?
question which is
frequently asked
and in many
cases not from*
mere
curiosity, but from a very laudable desire
to secure something better than they now
have, or if about to glaze a new house to
do it in the best way. There is no new sys-
tem in the market at the pre.ient time but
what has been fully tested and its merils
and failures known. Various patents for
metal sash bars have from time to time
been issued, and judging from the claim
of superiority made by the vendors perfec-
tion in glazinghad been reached. There is
a sentiment entertained by some, particu-
larly those who do not know the special
conditions to be met in glazing a green-
house, that metal is more lasting than
wood, but a little consideration of the sub-
ject will serve to show why so little success
has been achieved in this style of glazing.
It will be shown by an examination of any
so-called puttyless glazing that it is not
tight, or it tight when first erected it has
not remained so. If a soft metal, like cop-
per, lead or zinc, is used, it has no elastic-
ity, and when expanded by the heat it does
not contract again to its former shape, and
in a short time the metal sags away from
the glass until there is a considerable open-
ing along every joint. These metals, in-
cluding galvanized iron, are not, when
rolled out thin and subjected to the condi-
tion of a greenhouse roof, as durable as
wood. All these metals have great con-
ductivity of heat and cold, incurring a
large loss of heat when used as sash bars ;
whereas wood is one of the best non-con-
ductors. It is impracticable to set glass
without the use of putty or its equivalent,
either in wood or metal bars. Common
sheet glass has a concave side and all the
edges of each light are more or less curved,
so that to clamp them down to straight
lines between two pieces of metal or wood,
as is done in every method of glazing with-
7 out putty, breaks many lights, while the
setting is being done and is followed later
by more breakage as the glass is subjected
to any additional strain. The larger the
size of the lights used, the greater will be
the curves and consequent breakage. The
bars should have V shaped rabbets, so the
putty cannot work out. By the use of
proper machinery the spacing for the glass
can be made so perfect that when the out-
side of the bar is painted the glass cannot
be removed without first scraping off the
paint. The best glazier could not make a
good job of glazing on a roof where the
spacing has been carelessly or improperly
done. Much depends also on the quality
of the putty used. The best is made from
kiln dried and bolted gilders' whiting
mixed with pure lead and oil. As the
wholesale price of the best putty in the
market is generally quoted at less than
the first cost of the lionest ingredients
bought separately, it is apparent that most
of it is adulterated by the manufacturers.
286
The Klorisx's Exchange.
Such an adulterated article might answer
for sashes in a dwelling house, but its use
in greenhouse work has caused most of the
discredit to putty glazing, and should be
carefully avoided.
How to Faint.
For painting a greenhouse there
are no better materials than pure white
lead and raw linseed oil. Adulterated
white lead and various mixed paints have
been recommended and used, but in the
end have proved more expensive, and fre-
quently caused serious damage to the glaz-
ing and framework. The paint should be
applied and rubbed out thin. The priming
or first coat should be put on the material
before it leaves the factory. If heavy coats
of paint are put on one over the other it is
likely to form itself in a separate body, be-
come detached from the wood, and, as
painters say, " peel off." On new work for
commercial purposes two coats of lead are
suflBcient. On conservatories and private
greenhouses, where more attention must
be given to the finish of the work, a third
coat should be added. In this case the
priming coat should be a mixture of raw
oil and whiting, yellow ochre, oxide of
iron or other pigment, which when applied
forms a body. In such painting the pre-
servative quality is principally in the oil.
All new woodwork should have an addi-
tional coat after standing one year. This
fills the cracks and .ioints, which are likely
to open in the best work when first ex-
posed, and renews the paint which was
first applied by supplying to it the oil
which has been absorbed by the new wood.
To keep a greenhouse roof in good repair
It should be repainted every two years. It
is safe to say that a roof which is regularly
and properly cared for will last twice as
long as one which is neglected for several
years and only repaired when it must be,
at a greatly increased expense.
Claymont, Del.
Fred. Stevens has taken an interest in
business with Matt. Hayden, of Wilming-
ton, and is giving up the greenhouses here
which he has run for several years, and
from which some good roses have been
cut. Mr. Stevens was particularly noted
as a grower of Niphetos ; he grafted all his
plants of this variety and the benches
would remind one of Lizzie McGowan car-
nations rather than Niphetos, they being
so thick with fiower. I understand Mr.
Edwards, the owner of the greenhouses, is
now to take charge of the place ; he has
been with Mr. Stevens for several months
past. David Rust.
Ridgewood, N. J.
Florist Sntdbr has confidence in the
future of bulbs. He has ordered 85,000
tulips tor next year's forcing. Early one
morning recently Mr. Snyder found his
greenhouses illuminated. IJpon investiga-
tion he discovered his furnace shed to be
on fire, the flames having reached the
rafters. A stream of water soon extin-
guished the fire, but it was a close call for
the florist. J. G. E.
A Dire Calamity to the Florist.
Ruin, bankruptcy and starvation will be
the inheritance of the florist who wilfully
allows his carnations and roses to be de-
stroyed by rust and mildew while the
remedy, *'Fostite" is to be had for a small
outlay. If you want to know who are
using Fostite and the results obtained by
them, send for list of testimonials to C. H,
Joosten, 8 Coenties Slip, New York. — Ad.
Something New- Ge^n" Grantor
CRIMSON JACKMANNI.
strictly an American Seedling, and possessed
of qualities not common to foreign fjrown sorts,
namely: extreme hardiness and vigor; flowers
in racemes of great size, substance and depth
of color ; color a maroon crimson, changing' to
a deep purple in the old flowers and lasting a
long time, in several cases over a week in good
condition after being cut. This variety will be
highly prized when known, on account of its
peculiar lasting qualities, and being so well
adapted to our hot suns and dry atmosphere ;
practical florists understand this.
Prices, $1.00 each ; $9.00 per doz., good plants;
very strony plants, house grown, ©1.50 each;
$15.00 per doz.
p. S.— Plants can be had of the undersigned
or J. C. Vaughah, Chicago ; or Phcenix Nur-
sery Co., Bloomington, III.
CLEMATIS— Standard varieties, nice plants,
$3.00 per doz. ; $23.00 per 100; strong heavy plants,
house grown, leading kinds, $4.00 per doz.,
$30.00 per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable for spring sales, $3.00 per 100.
SMILAX— Strong, well hardened seedlinga, 75c.
per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Free by mall.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, Ills.
Send for descriptive Illustrated Catalogue, with
copyright euKravingr. It tells you all about thero.
Oasis Huhsery Co., Thos. Griffin, Mgr., Westliury Sta., LI,
PANSIES.
Betscher strain, fine stocky plants, $3.00 per
100; $1.5.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
100 1,000.
Daybreak $3 50 20 00
McGowan, Silver Spray, Portia,
GarfieldandAmericanPlag. 1 25 $10 00
Tidal Wave and Nellie Lewis. 3 00 15 00
Smilax, strong 3 inch stock 15 00
Gerauiums, rooted cuttings,
named 150 13 50
Petunias, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named 3 00
Chrysanthemums, rooted cut-
tings, named 3 00
Coleus, rooted cuttings 90 700
Alternanthera, XX strong 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc, strong 2inch at $3.50
per 100 ; 3}4 and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Strawberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR T>NG MENTION THE FtORlST'S EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
THE BEST ONLY.
Other sorts will be announced later.
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz.; S2 per 100.
Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. E. D. Adams, W. H, Lin-
coln. H. B. Widener. G. W. Childa. Mrs. L. C. Mad-
eira, Mrs. Geo. Bullock, Ed. Hatch, JO. Boehmer,
Roalyn, Fred Dorner, Jessica. Hicks Arnold. Mrs.
Maria SimpHOn, Mrs. Leslie Ward, Lillian RuBsell,
J. a. White.
The following at $5.00 per 100.
Mrs. F. L, Ames, Mrs. Bayard Cutting.
MISCELLANEOUS CUTTINGS.
Ageratura, dwarf blue and white, 75 cts. per 100;
Alyssum. double, fiO cts. per 100; Scarlet Sage, New
(MaraBedman. $1.25 per 100; CoIeus» Verschaffeltii.
Firebrand, 11.00 per 100; Mareiierites. $1.25 per 100.
MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.
Begonia MetalHca. extra strong, 4 inch, $10.00
per 100; Aristolochia EleKans, extra strone, ;s
inch, $6.00 per 100 ; Cleroatia paniculata, extra
strong, 3 inch, $8.00 per 100; Ampelopsis Veitchli,
dormant, 3 inch, extra, $7.00 per 100.
HABDT HERBACEOUS PLANTS.
Send for List.
Terms, strictly Cash. Shipped by express at
special florists* rates. Packed light and strong.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Go., Pa.
GHRYSANTHEMUM, Golden Fleece Pom-
pon, blooms in August, fine for a pot plant or
to out; old fashion June Pinks; Gazamn,
variegated: I' ^ ' "~"
Mnbernias, liiboi
Halie
s; All
; »Ie
ROSES.
The roses and other plants quoted are
from 2i^ to iH inch pots, in a healthy
growing condition, ready to shift to 3^
or 4.
100. 1,000.
Soupert, in bud and flower . $3 50 $30 00
Meteor 3 50 30 00
Marie Guillot 3 50 30 00
Safrano 3 50 30 00
Hermosa 3 50 30 00
Bridesmaid 4 00 40 00
YERNON BEG05IA, in
flower 3 50 30 00
DOUBLE GERANIUMS,
in 10 best varieties ... 3 00 25 00
lyr LEAF GERANIUMS,
in 3 best varieties .... 3 00 30 00
DOUBLE PETUNIAS, in
5 varieties 3 00 30 00
COLEUS.
Nice plants with top cuttings of the
following varieties :
Golden Bedder, Sanbeam, Yeddo,
Eire Crest, Fire Brand, Glory
of Autumn, Spotted Gem.
JOHM A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
WHEN WRITING MCHTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Cheap for CASH or lilXCHANGED for Lemon Vi
benas, Pelargoniume, Double Petunias, Azaleas.Gen-
istaa. Bfgonlas, Verbenas, Lilium liarrisii, small
Kentias Belmoreana, Hydraogeas, Spiraeas.
R. WILSON, 346 Broadway,
NEWPORT, R. I.
SAYONJLRJL
BARIvY.
NE-W.
Light yellow Chrysanthemum, receiv-
ed Hrst-class Certificate from Mass. Hort.
Society in October, 1893. Petals lonpr,
tubular and twisted, making a very
graceful flower. Plants ready now at
60 cents each ; 2 for $1.00.
Cnsh with order.
F. L. CHANDLER, South Lancaster, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Rooted Cuttings.
Wanamaker, Lincoln.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
E. G. Hill, James B. Pitcher, ivory, Aoa opauiuiuK,
Good Gracious, Bottomly. Jessica, etc., at 25 cts. per
doz. Verbenas, $8.00 per 100, good varieties.
I. L, FILLSBPBY, Mfu;oml), fll.
ROOTED CUTTINGS OF
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Roses, Carnations, Etc.
Before ordering send for my Price List.
yv. "w. cotES,
Maple Hill Soas Tim. KOKOMO, IND.
LAST CHANCE FOR CHEAP 'MUMS
Of the finest winners at different shows, only
$1.25 per 100, free by mail. Very fine plants,
out of 214 In. pots. $2.50 per 100, by r
Also a few hundred Gerauir ^
$5.00; Mme. Sallerol, $2.0^ ~
Bronze. $3,00. Rooted P .. ^
for April, $1.25 per 100; by mail. $1.50. Cash
with order. Please send no private checks.
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\ CHRYSANTHEMUMS. %
f Booted Cuttings of all the best kinds now ready. Niveus, Pres. W. E. Smitll, Golden ♦
t Wedding.etcSl.OO per doz.: $5.00 per 100. Ivory, Wanamaker, Lincoln, Mrs. B. Oraig, T
J etc., 60 cents per do7.; $3.00 per 100. Mst famisted on application. T
I ASPARAGUS, ConoTer's Colossal and Palmetto, strong 2 year oM plants. X
A full line of seasonable cut flowers all the time. X
AM. THE FOKCING BOSES.
►EASTER FLrOW^ERS
Harrisll I,ilies $8 00
Candidnm " 6 00
Lily of the Valley 3 00
Soman Hyacinths 3 50
65 00
35 00
30 00
- EXTRA QUALITY.
100
Dutch H.Tacinths $5 00
Tulips, {choice kinds) ... 3 00
T. Major Narcissus 3 00
> MBKTioH PAPEB. A. N. PIEHSON, Cromwell, Conn. J
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS
That will win prizes at any sliow or make bie money fnr
I intend growing for market c
100 WELL ESTABLISHED PLANTS, YOUR SELECTION F OM THIS LIST 20 VARIETIES, B OF
EACH, $4.00 EXPRESSED; BY MAIL, $4.50.
American Flag, A. A. SturglB (i/elioM). B Sctihitcea (liarW.Bryden.Jr. (iy6!.toM).E.Relman((tar)t)
Fascination (lioM i/eUoto), Henry Perkins (dark). Joey Bill (dark). L. CushinB Mipw. new). M. B
Little (vellow. ntw). Martlia Duryea (luMSe), Bruce Findlay (shnmv pvnli). B. C. Martin (white new)
Sliver Oueen (wMte. neiv). Wilbur Condon (yeUow. netr. immense size). A. H. LeRoy (late), a. T
EwlHE. Anna Woods, Dr. Hull, Falstall' (piji/t), G. R. Gauze (bronze). Jennie Williams. L.Menand
Mart), D. S. Hall (yellow), Enterpriie (ptnW, Mrs. Jacobs (brilliant rose, neiu), Hiyeus, Golden Ball
Wfcoratiiie), Old Homestead (luJit'e). Foilia (clear pink). Sun God (i/c!l0TO), Summit (lemon). Truth
ImUow). Temptation (late, wMte). Turban (iJeep cfirome). W. J. Palmer (yellow). Autocrat (Iiolij
l/e!loiii), Col. Smith, Qolden WeddinR, H. May. Hicks Arnold, Ivory, Jessica. L. Boehmer, L. Busse 1
(clear vink. early). Pros. W. R. Smith (rich pinW, M. Simpson, Mrs. R. Craig (white). U. i aunell.
Margaret J^effords, Mrs. Avery (brifllit yellow), W. S. Kimball. J. G. Whilldln UieUow, early). Kate
Brown (early, white). Mark Twain (chrome yellow). Roslyn, Wm. Falc""»- ™ " i ■-""i" r>r
Collendreau (vellow), Mamie Si >—..—.- d..„„„.. „. -,.„„„ m.i.. j
WITH EACH HUNDRED ORDER PURCHASERS MAY SELECT, FREE OF CHARGE, B PLANTS
ALL DIFFERENT FROM THESE.
1894 NOVELTIES,
which sell at 50 cents to $1.00 each, and all alone worth the above amount :
Mrs E. G. Hill (early ptjiW, C. Chalfant (yelWw). Roger Williams (arand crimson). Heron's
Plume (white), Thos. H.Brown JimmensCj_^farIi/^in7c), Prank Hatfield (pinfc)^Great^^RepuhilicJflrand
_ English (superb rich pinfc). Silver Cloud (delicate salmon).
„„..„.,„ ^ ,...,, yellow). Mutual Friend (white), White Louise Boehmer, Chas. Bavls (the yellow
y. Morel), B3. Dailledouze (yelloio).
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION.
ORAIVGB, N. J.
CASH WITH ORDERS.
X. H. SPAUIvDING,
i THE BEST CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ^
^ Throw out those old-timers and stock up with iho best. ^
W You can afford It at the following prices. ^
^ The following varieties are the best "up to date," Plants from 3^ inch \
• pots, (NOT BOOTED CUTTINGS) grown cool, strong and stocky. 0
i Nivens, Maud Dean, Pres. Wm. K. Smith. Golden Wedding, W. N. Kudd. Walter Hunnewell, 0
2 Geo. E. Gauze, EmUy Ladenburg. Miles A. Wheeler, Mrs. P. L. Ames, J. H. Oiiffe. Mrs. H. F. j
X Spaulding. etc., $6.50 per lOO. \
• Mabel Slmpltins, Dr. H. D. Hull. Bedondo. Marguerite Jeffords, Princess of " Mums," Harry m
A Balaley, Mrs. Jerome ./ones, Edward Hatch. Col. Wm. B. Smith. Dr. Callendreau, Clara Berte- A
T man Mrs. Robt. Craig, Turban, Mrs. Leslie Ward, etc., $5.00 per lOO. K
W Eda Prass, Tuxedo, Geo. W. Ohilds, Harry May, Roslyn, Ivory. Etoile d'Lyon, Harry E. ^
4 Widener, T. H. Hallock, Flora Hill, Ada Spaulding, E. Q. Hill, Mrs. E, D. Adams, Jessica, Mrs. >
5 Gov. Fifer, etc., $4.00 per lOO. „,„_.;.■. /^
W Wm H Lincoln, Hicks Arnold, Emma Hitzeroth, Minnie Wanamaker. Cullingrordn, (
^ Mermaid, Mrs. 0. D. Avery, aiorlosum, Kioto, Bobt. Bottomly. C. Krnger, Fred. Dorner, Puritan, ^
W S each of above Si varieties, $10.00. 10 each of above B4 varieties, ,$1S.OO. fi
• CARNATIONS— Booted Cuttings, free from Rust. Tidal Wave, Lady Emma, $1.60 per 100- f
i Starlight, Garfield, HInze's White, $1.00 per lOO. d
\ SERAHIUMS— La Favorite, Bruantil. Marvel, etc., 2^ inch pots, strong, branched, $3.00 ^
^ per 100. Mme. Sallerol, 2 Inch pots, $2.00 per lOO.
TJSBMS CASSC WITS OMimjt. Send for " 3Ium," Circular.
H. W. TURNER, = (°"i^|£^A\Vlf."") = Sharon, Pa.
The^ Klorist's ExcHANOEc 287
The
C. W. WARD, Manager,
QUEENS, L. I
rred. Domer & Son,
LA FAYETTE,
NEW GflRNflTIONS
New White Seedling, UNCLE JOHN.
Awarded Certificate of Merit by the American Carnation Society, and numerous
First Prizes at the Flower Shows.
„=,,„i'°„?^fi?*' fl NEW SEEDLING FOR 1894. Habit of plant very strong and bushy, reminding one somewhat of Hinze's White. The grass is long and
»n «^r»lit ? t^ "^^"^ ^iT I! "";r°T'^^" ^^?^n ^^^ M'^?''' ^''^''^SO about 16 inches in length. '^The flower is large and of the purest snow white. It is
^=i,?fw wtt P®'"' "? ^'v'', «'?" Lifz.ie MoGowan. It is a constant and Tery prolific bloomer, every pip throwing a flower shToot. We deem it a very
valuable White carnation, and it should be tried by every grower, as we think it will prove a better variety than McGowan.
100, $10. OO; 1000, $75.00.
New Scarlet Seedling, THE STUART.
DORNER'S NEW SEEDLING FOR 1894.
Awarded the Chester County Gold Medal at Indianapolis for Best Commercial Carnation of recent introduction, and numerous
First Prizes at the Flower Shows.
This is undoubtedly the most brilliant scarlet carnation. In color it resembles somewhat the scarlet seen in a geranium. The° plant is very vigorous. Foliage
flrmi^Tikl?hv=L!5^ Hf" in color, resembling very much the foliage of Garfield. The stem is extremely long and very stiff and strong. The calyx is lon|,
car^aHon whirhTp ;,n »M. l^^ .^ T"' T^" T* °/ *^^ f^'^?," 7^^ ''"^f " '^''^ ^^"^ '^^-g^' °^ g°«'^ substance aSd magnificent keepers. It is the only scarlet
XSf fi? Z. ^Z" allow to stand on the plant a,ny length of time without fading out its color. We have allowed flowers of this variety to remain upon the
plant three weeks, and they were ]ust as brilliant at the end of that time as when first opened. j- o e d,m upon uie
A Continuous and Very Prolific Bloomer. Price $10.00 per lOO; $75. OO per 1 OOO.
MADAME DIAZ ALBERTINI.
Awarded Certificate of Merit American Carnation Society.
Ko„fo ??'''i- °^ P'^"i7'*''5 vigorous, foliage broad and very strong. Growth extremely vigorous and healthy. Color of foliage bluish green, clear and free of
hacteiial diseases. The flower stem is very strong and stiflf, holding the flower erect without support. Color of flower a bright clear pink, slightly tinged at the
edges with a shade of pmk that resembles the color of Daybreak. The reverse of petals mottled with a lighter shade of pink. Petals broad, of great substance the
lower petals standing out straight and flat, giving the flower a symmetrical anpearance. The center of the flower is very full and well built up! The petals which
are very handsomely fringed, have a curious twisted appearance, and brace against each other so that when the flower is old, it does not close up as do many of the
Zfr=^'tr f .i,°Pfl° <=^°'?''\ Pj"^^^?^ S"".^ l^°g'!'' and may be described as the ideal calyx, as it is especially well braced, the bracts being firm and pursed at the
nT^^^l h I !i -^iTZ-u- ^a Pf f«<;^ly ?^ position We have never seen a bursted calyx of Albertiui under any circumstances. In productiveness Albertini
cannot be ranked with William Scott as it will not produce as many flowers, but in our opinion it will prove as profitable a variety as Wilder, as the magnificent
av^r^e'^vir thTee'inch^s '^ season, up to the time of throwing the plants out. It is later than Scott. The average stem is 16 inches with us, and blooms
PRICE $6.00 PER lOO; $50.00 PER 1 OOO.
ALL WARRANTED STOCK. ORDER EARLY AS STOCK IS LIMITED.
TO THE TRADE: .^^^^^_^_. March 1st, 1894.
The undersigned beg to announce that they have entered into an agreement for a term of years whereby The
Cottage Gardens are constituted sole agents for the Eastern and Middle States for the introduction of all new varieties of Florists
Plants, which may be originated by Messrs. Dorner & Son, and Messrs. Dorner & Son are constituted Sole Agents for the Western
States for all new varieties of plants which may be originated by The Cottage Gardens.
The two firms will make a specialty of New Carnations and New Chrysanthemums, as well as improvements ifti other florists'
plants, and it will be their especial aim to introduce such new varieties as shall prove in all respects superior to existing kinds.
The excellent results already obtained by Mr. Fred. Dorner in the production of improved varieties of Carnations have
placed the name of Dorner at the head of the list of American Carnation Growers, and at the present time we may have the
assurance that Mr. Dorner has but just begun the improvement of the Carnation, and that in the future he has greater surprises
in store for Carnation lovers than anything yet exhibited by him.
We have but to refer to the New Carnations, Wm. Scott and Mme. Diaz Albertini, The Stuart and Uncle John, and to
the fact that at this date and in the face of the general business depression these varieties are selling in the New York and
Chicago and other Western markets at $3.00 and $4.00 per 100, while ordinary varieties are a drug at 50 cents to $1.00 per 100, in
order to convince the commercial grower that Dorner's New Seedling Carnations pay the grower well.
It will be the aim of both firms not only to send out better varieties of Carnations, but also to improve the health and vio-or
of the cuttings and plants sold to customers in order that better and more profitable results may be obtained by our customers.
With extensive ranges of new and improved carnation houses, and with the newest and most advanced varieties grown
upon soils naturally adapted to the Carnation, we feel justified in claiming that we shall be able to furnish our customers with
the most valuable Carnation stock that they can buy.
Thanking all our numerous customers for their kind patronage in the past, and soliciting a continuance of your future
favors, and assuring you of our continued efforts to make our business dealings pleasant, profitable, and satisfactory to you in al ]
respects, we remain.
Very truly yours,
P-S. — If you have not received our catalogues send us your address.
FRED. DORNER & SON,
THE COTTAGE GARDENS.
288
The Klorist's Exchange.
GERANIUMS.
5,000 strong stocky Plants, 3 incli pots,
about to bloom. iSS.OO per
hundred.
D. HAMMOND MISH,
I^EBANON, ... - PA.
CARNATIONS.
Mrs. Flsber, Mrs. Harrison, President
Garfield, lAxxie McGowan, Golden Gate,
Grace Wilder, Fred Domer, Ked Cross,
Hlnze's White.
Booted Cuttings in fair prop. $10.00 per
1,000, $1.25 per 100. Address
THOS. A. McBETH & 00„ Springfield, 0.
FLORIST'S EyCHANGK
CARNATIONS, . .
DOUBLE PETUNIAS,
Eooted Cuttings or Plants, Mrs. Fisiier,
McGowan and Fred Oreigliton. War-
ranted free from rust and good ones.
Send wants for estimates. No l;st.
C. S. BATTIN, So. Charleston, Ohio.
WHEW WRITING MEWTION ■'■HE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
POSTPAID.
15 FOR $1.00. $5.00 PER HUNORED.
New Hardy Wliite Pinli,
HER MAJESTY.
Kecelved nine first-class certificates in England.
"W. P. CABBE, Mantua, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOm
E FLOB IST-5 EXGHAWeg
THE BEST YELLOW CARNATION.
BEADY APRII- 15TH.
Price $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
D&ILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N. Y.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIOlE^S.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO " RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
WM. S'WAYNE,
p. O. Box 226, KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
The BestlGamation in the Market
THE
ADELAIDE KRESKEN,
1 originated in 1891, and flciwered in the
A very free bloomer.
In addition to recoveriog the Best SeedliDc;
Prizes at Cincinnati, 0.,Club Certificate at Spring-
field, Jdass., and Milwauliee, Wis., Hunt Prizes.
Indianapolis, Ind., " ' ' ' "
which will be ready March 1st, 1894 :
S3. 00 Per Dozen.
10.00 " 100.
45.00 ** 500.
80.00 " 1000.
Cash Must Accompany All Obdebs,
Address all comniunicatlons to
PETER HERB,
MOUNT HEAIiTHT, Hamilton Co., OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOe
DO you want a proof of the effective
work done by the Floeists' Ex-
CHAUaE to its advertisers ? We refer you
to its columns; they speak for themselves.
Chestnut Hill, Pa.
John BUKTON has had great success with
hybrids during this season, American
Beauty and Belle especially, the latter do-
ing better than anywhere else I have seen
It. Mr. Kennedy evidently has a secret in
growing it which was not disseminated
with the stock. Two houses in hybrids being
held back for late crops look very promis-
ing.
Ed. Lonsdale speaks very highly of the
white Swainsonia galegifolia. It is easily
grown requiring ample root room; if planted
in solid bed around a pillar,liberally f ed.will
be found very profitable, throwing a pro-
fusion of sweet pea like blooms that are
very desirable in bouquet work. It is a
continuous bloomer throughout the Win-
ter. W. M.
Buffalo.
Ethereal mildness has generally pervaded
in the atmosphere and growers are obliged
to exercise highest abilities both in discern-
ing brain knowledge, and manual moving
and changing about of stock for various
temperatures in order to control it right
for Easter uses.
Trade is easy in a Lenten way, but com"
peting low prices at which flowers are being
offered to the consumer in this fine
weather, helps materially to work off large
lots, and though sold low, on some days
the stock becomes well disposed of.
Plants at auction in a small way at re-
tail, and giving away roses has become a
diverting feature of Rebstook's Market
Arcade booth, and as the services of a fe-
male (it's a fact) auctioneer are employed,
'tis needless to say the innovation attracts
the masses at least.
Trayelers.
S. A. Anderson and J. H. Rebstock
contemplate Eastern trips this week, and
D B. Long is absent on a Philadelphia and
New York tour. ViDI.
Ottawa, Can.
The Gardeners and Florists' Association
met on March 8, President Sims in the
chair. Mr. Scrim referred to the intention
of the Horticultural Society to hold a
Chrysanthemum Show in November. The
opinion of the meeting was divided on the
matter and it was a subject of debate
whether or not the Club would take any
part in the exhibition and competition. It
was decided to hold the question over for
further discussion and it is just possible a
special meeting will be called for that and
other purposes.
A discussion arose as to the best method
of extending the usefulness of the Club
and increasing its membership. It was
pointed out that there was a large number
of people in the city and vicinity who were
small growers of flowers, fruits and vege-
tables, who were eligible tor membership,
and who were desirous of joining and
enjoying the objects of the Club, which is
principally the dissemination of interest-
ing items among the members.
Mr. James Watkins concluded his series
of essays on the cactus by reading a paper
entitled " Cacti Indoor and Out." He was
warmly applauded, and a minute of thanks
was entered unanimously. This was the
fourth paper Mr. Watkins had read on the
subject. He invited the members to visit
his nursery and view his specimens. He
has over 500 plants and nearly 200 speci-
Decisions of Appraisers.
Plants — Hemerooallis, Iris K.s:mp-
FERI AND ACHISTTLIS.— Before the U. S.
General Appraisers at New York. Febru-
ary 8, 1894, in the matter of the protest,
47485a2631, of J. W. Hampton, Jr., & Co.,
against the decision of the collector of
customs at New York, as to the rate and
amount of duties chargeable on certain
plants, imported per Rotterdam, Decem-
ber 27, 1893.
Opinion by Lunt, General Appraiser.
(1) The merchandise covered by this pro-
test consists of plants, to-wit ; Hemero-
oallis of various types, Iris Keempferi and
Achistylis coccineus, imported into the
port of New York, December 27, 1892, as-
sessed for duty at 20 per cent, ad valorem
under paragraph 282, new tariff, and
claimed to be free under paragraph 699,
560 or 666, new tariff.
(3) We find that said articles of mer-
chandise do not consist of bulbs or bulbous
roots, and that they are not drugs and are
not plants used chiefly for forcing under
glass for cut flowers or decorative pur-
ANNIE PIXLEY.
stiff stems, 15 to 20 inches long ; calyx
never bursts. No grower of tint flowers can
afford to be without it, as it will pay him bettei
than any other variety be can grow.
The price of Annie Pixley is $12.00 per 100
J90.00 per 1,000 ; 35 sold at 100 rates.
Also Rooted Cuttings of McGowan, Portia
Tidal Wave. Write for prices. Stock clean
and healthy. Positively no rust.
Address
F. 1.. KOHR,
350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa
CARNATIONS.
ULZZim McGOWAN PORTIA
liAMBORN AURORA
DATBREAK PRIDE OP KBNNETT
MRS. FISHER TIDAL W^AVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties ^ the^price oi cutttogs "trom'sand, and
in this list please write, statiflg number satlsIacUon assured. Send tor list.
CARNATIONS.
DAYBREAK^ $2.50 PER 100,
Lizzie McGowan, J. J. Harrison, Hector,
Golden Gate, $2.00 per 100. Grace Wilder, Silver
Spray, $1.50 per 100.
No rust. Cash must always accompany the
order.
C. A. SHATTUPK,
Lock Box H. - - Andover, Mass.
WHFW WHITING MENTION THE PLORIBT'S EXCHAHGE
MONEY-GETTERS ALL!
f Uncle John
The Stuart
Wm. Scott
/ Edna Craig
( Albertinl
THESE NINE
CARNATIONS
FROM SOIL. \ Daybreak
I Cartledge
Free from Disease and First Class I McGowan
In every way. \ Portia
Note, Iwfore you order elsewhere, that
we offer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant ont or pot up, delivery in April,
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STYER, CONCORDVILLE, PA
CARJIIA TIONS
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
ALL IN GOOD HEALTHY CONDITION.
WM. SCOTT, the best pink. \
ENGLISH IVY.^ f |^ laiV-SO.
CASH STRICTLY WITH ORDER.
C. BESOLD, Mineola, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FtOBlST'S OCMAHGE
ALEX McBRIDE,
ALPLAUS, N. V.
MHEN WBITIHG HEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S E»CHANGt
Carnation Cuttings.
WEI.I, ROOTED, NOW^ READY.
100 1.000
Daybreak and Puritan $2.00 $15.00
J. J. Harrison. Lizzie McGowan. 1.50 13,50
Nellie Lewis, American Flag 1.50 12.50
Grace Wilder, Golden Gate 1.60 12.50
Tidal Wave, Fori ia. Hector 1.25 10.00
Mrs. Fisher and Hinzes' White... 1.25 10.00
Rooted cuttings of Marie Louise
VIOLETS 6.00
Fine lot of VIOLET Clumps, full
of cuttings 6.00
Clumps ready to deltrer April first and after.
ALL PIKST-CLASS STOCK.
C. B. HUMPHREYS,
607 Chatham St., ROME, N. Y.
^ FLOF^IST o?*V^''
l^>%PlTTSBl]l^GH,PA
"^'' ,GR0W5&;SELLS
QArtTT The pink money maker. It does well
OUU I I Out of sand; now— ^~ "— i..—
Ha, hal This
tree bloomer.
St of all
per 1000.
! m Will BOY
CARNATIONS
That will Swell Your Bank Account.
(A few thousand to spare.)
it has been tried. 84.00 per 100; S30.00 per 1000
pinks; very free bloomer. Fine plants out of,
OlllCCTDDICD Ha, hal This is reafly the sweetest of all
OWLC. I DnlCn 2 inch pots, SIO.OO per lOO; S80.00 per lOOO. ^.. > -^
I IM P 1 C I n U M Positively acknowledged by expert carnation men the very best wnite in existence to-day
UnULU JUnn very free bloomer.
The Gold Medal bright geranium; scarlet calyx; perfect; very
d I Urtll I free bloomer.
Theyellc „
very free bloomer.
L. A. WOOD freebloomer.
The four last, out of soil, SIO.OO per 100; S75.00 per 1000.
UCI CM \iV\ I CD White, striped with pink; very fragrant; very free
n^LCn IxLLLCn bloomerj the largest fancy variegated carnation.
S12.0Operl0O , .,„
AnCI AinC I/'DCCI^ITM A "pery much improved Tidal Wave ; very free
AUC.LAIUL l\nt.OlVI:.n bloomer; rosy pink; stiS stem. @10 per 100.
\^%£ef^t'&MliSt^'"'^'''''""'^'"''- CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Pittsburgh, Pa.
THEFtORIgrS EXCHAHGr -.
L fine light pink, with darker stripes; good grower;
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: CARNATIONS. l
♦ ♦
J Varieties good, cuttings good. Lizzie McGowan, Silver Spray, Aurora, J
X Grace Darling, Portia and Fred Dorner, at I1.25 per 100; $10.00 per icoo; ^
♦ Daybreak, $2.50 per 100 or $20.00 per 1000 ; Edna Craig, $3.00 per 100. ♦
Annie Pixley and Helen Keller —
Pixley is model pink; Keller is a
I"; model fancy; botii are money in your
^ pocket. Varieties for cut flowers ;
$12.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.
Verbena Lancaster Beauty.— Decid- ^
edly the prettiest Verbena that grows, ♦
novel as well as beautiful, and sells at J
sight; 100, $2. Seedlings from the best ^
Mammoth strain; 100, goc. ; 1000, $7. 50. ♦
♦ COLEUS — Choice sorts at $7.00 per 1000; quantity unlimited. T
} ALTERNANTHERA— Red, Yellow and Pink, transplanted plants, at $8.00 J
♦ and $10.00 per 1000. ♦
♦ SCABIOSA— Snow Crest; the finest white in the world; goc. per 100, or $7.50 ♦
2 per 1000. ^
♦ PANSIES — Seedling planU, $5,00 per 1000 ; blooming plants $12.00 and $15.00 ♦
♦ per 1000. The same good strain I always have. J
Z GERANIUMS — A choice assortment (very choice), with labels, at $1.50 per 100, or J
^ $12.00 per 1000; without labels, $1.25 per 100 or $10.00 per looo. (Rooted cuttings.) ^
J ^~No Ust published and Terms are Cast before shipping or C. O. D. ♦
5j |^"Tlii9 Advertisement Is substituted for tliat on page 895. ^
V li. B. 496. ATiBERT M. HEBB, Lancaster, Pa. J
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IF YOU BUY YOUR CUTTINGS FROM
Sbawanhaka Greenhouses, W. L. Swan, Proprietor,
Oyster Bay, L. I., January 25, 1894.
Last fall, to complete my stock for bench planting, I purchased of you a lot of carna-
tioDB. It ffives me pleasure to assure you that they were entirely satisfactory, and the ftest
carnatioQ plants I have ever purchased. It is a areat blessing to Long Island florists to have
uear-by facilities for purchasing first-class stock, such as your establishment is affording, and
I hope you will be liberally patronized as you so well deserve. Wishing you the fullest meas-
ure of prosperity, I remain, Respectfully yours, W. L. SWAN.
Tarrttown-on-Hudson, January 35, 189i.
The carnations obtained from you last spiing were obtained for sale and propagation
purposes only. The plants were very satisfactory, being strong, healthy, well rooted cut-
tings, and we were very much pleased with them. Very truly yours,
F. R. PIERSON CO., Florists.
1633 Dorchester Avende,
Dorchester, Mass., January 26, 1894.
The carnations that I bought of you last peason were healthy, well rooted, true to
name, and full count. The most satisfactory lot I hove ever received from a commercial
house. Wishing you all prosperity at your new place and awaiting your list nf novelties, I
remain. Yours, etc., J. A. FOSTER, Florist.
Sea Side Greenhouses,
Southampton, N. Y., January 35, 1894.
Please send your price list of rooted cuttings as soon as issued. Those we received
from you lastseason were first-class in every respect and have done well. Wewish particu-
larly to say a good word for Wm. Scott and Mme. Diaz Albertini. Both are very fine.
Yours truly, HALSBY & EDWARDS.
Wantaqh, N". Y., January 25, 1894.
The plants I bought from you last year are doing splendidly and look very fine and
healthy. No sign of rust, and cutting a good crop of flowers. I am much pleased with them.
Don't fail to send me your price list. Yours very truly, P. W. BEHRENS, Florist.
New Haven, Conn., January 25, 1894.
The plants I purchased of you last fall have developed into strong, healthy plants,
and are at present carrying a heavy crop of buds, satisfactory in every way. I, for one, must
say I never saw as strong, healthy, good looking plants.
Yours truly, SMITH T. BRADLEY, Florist.
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through the season. I was much gratified to find them free from rust and that the disease
did not develop as the plants grew. I appreciate this the more, having introduced the rust
with plants bought elsewhere the year before,and being obliged to destroy many plants be-
fore I finally got clear of it. Yours respectfully, TJ. S. BATES, Florist.
Brampton, Ont., January 39, 1894.
The carnation plants which I bought from you last season did fine. Wm. Scott was
without exception the cleanest and best stock of any new carnation I ever bought. Many of
the new varieties are ruined in constitution by bad treatment before they are sent out. From
100 plants of Wm. Scott I picked 200 No. 1 flowers the day before Christmas. Had also been
picking quite a number right along previous to that time. I think this speaks well for this
variety. Yours respectfully, H. DALE, Cut Flower Grower.
WiLKESBAHRE, Pa., January 24, 1894.
The carnations procured from you last fail were the healthiest and cleanest stock I
ever saw. They have done excellently well. As I required these for stock, health and vigor,
of course, was the great desideratum. In these days of rust, bacteria, and all the ills which
affect the carnation, it is a great pleasure to know where to procure stock free from these
diseases. Yours very truly, GEO. E. FANCOtJRT, Rose Grower.
Deer Park, January 30, 1894.
The carnation cuttings we bought of you last spring have done very well. They have
all made nice plants and we are well pleased with W m. Scott. We think that will prove a very
valuable carnation. Yours, etc., SPEARS & MUSTON, Florists.
Bradford, Pa., February 1, 1894.
The carnation plants received from you lastseason were in every way perfectly satis-
factory, and are now large thrifty plants, with all the buds and bloom one could wish.
Yours respectfully, W. C. ROCKWELL.
,,. ^^ , ^ ,„ Buffalo, N. Y., January, 1894.
I had from you last spring 500 Daybreak and 600 Wm. Scott carnations. I am glad to
be able to say that the plants of both turned out remarkably fine, free from disease of all
kinds. The bed of Wm. Scott has been loaded with buds and flowers from September 16th
and is finer to-day than ever, and a sight that is good to dispel the blires. '
Respectfully yours, WM. SCOTT, Florist.
Bbllmore, L. I., January36, 1894.
The ca' nations purchased of you proved to be healthy and vigorous. They were very
satisfactory. Your description of tlie merits of the new varieties was not overdrawn, thereby
establishing our confidence in your stock for the future. Yours respectfully,
R. P. JEFFREY & SON, Nurserymen and Florists.
SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS., January 26, 1894.
The carnation plants I bought of you last year were perfectly healthy and have
flowered freely. I sliall want some more this year. Previous to buying of you I was unable
to get healthy plants. Yours, T. J. HARRINGTON, Florist.
Bast Hampton, Januarv 25, 1894.
The carnations (Puritan) received from you, were very nice plants. They commenced
blooming in September and are now loaded with buds and flowers. I consider it one of the
best white carnations, as it always brings a good price owing to its large size and excellent
keeping qualities. GEO. LISBTJRG, Florist.
Westfield, N. J ., January 26, 1894.
The stock was, and is O. K. We have not put anything on the carnations since we
bought them, only in setting out, dipping them once, and we have no rust.
Yours very truly, W. B. WOODRUFF, Florist.
Jersey City, January 38, 1894.
We wish to inform you that the rooted cuttings you sold us last season were the best
we ever received. We think Wm. Scott is the best pink carnation we ever grew.
Yours very truly, CHR. PESBNECKBR & SONS, FlOrisls.
WoBURN, Mass., January 26, 1894.
It gives me pleasure to state that the Daybreak cuttings purchased of you last spring
were very satisfactory. In the house they have proved the best all around pink that I am
growing to-day. In evidence of my faith in the gualitu of your stock, please double my order
ot last month. E. G. BRIDGE, Florist.
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The Klorist's Exchange.
Plants For Vases and Verandas.
W. H. TAPLIN.
In the selection of plants for this pur-
pose much depends on the location of the
Tase or box in question, for a greater
variety of foliage plants can be used in a
partially shaded position, and it there-
fore becomes necessary for the florist to
note exactly where the plants are to be
placed if the best results are to be secured.
Another point to be considered in con-
nection with vases in particular is the
fact that terra cotta is a much more
satisfactory material than bronze or iron,
for a metal vase is liable to get so hot
and dry that the plants therein sufier
from drought much more than those
planted in a terra cotta vase. And in
the choice of a vase, of course, the florist
is likely to be consulted, and it is vrell
to look out for one that allows plenty of
root room, for a vase needs filling quite
closely in order to be effective. Some
attention should be paid to drainage, and
rather light soil with a liberal allowance
of manure is most suitable for the pur-
pose.
Either vases or veranda boxes should
be filled a week or ten days before the
date specified for their delivery, and
kept in the greenhouse for that space of
time, so that they will be established be-
fore being placed in position. By using
this much precaution there is likely to
be but little trouble from any of the
plants going backward after they are
placed out-doors, providing proper stock
has been used in the first place.
For a sunny location more flowering
plants may be used, but in the shade a
majority should be of foliage plants, and
very rich effects are thus secured.
Dracaena indivisa makes a good centre
plant for any location, and is not easily
discouraged from growing even by the
most adverse conditions.
Among the flowering stock, geranium
Happy Thought, petunias, both single
and double, Nierembergia gracilis, ivy-
leaved geraniums, lobelias, nasturtiums,
Naurandvas, cupheas. Begonia semper-
florens, "Vinca rosea, and V. rosea alba,
Torenia Fournierii, Gazania splendens,
and one or two of the mesembryanthe-
mums, M. blanda and M. oordifolium
var. being especially valuable sorts for
the purpose. And in addition to those
already noted among the flowering stock
there are a few more vines that are
almost indispensable, among which are
German ivy (Senecio mikanioides) Kenil-
worth ivy, variegated vinca, and Nepeta
Glechoma var. (ground ivy.)
Among foliage plants suitable for vases
or veranda boxes there is quite an exten-
sive variety, some being adapted for us-
ing in either sunny or shaded locations.
Most of the trade varieties of palms are
first-rate subjects for our pui-pose,
though all are not able to endure full
exposure to the sun without more or less
injury to the foliage ; the ai-gument that
they are exposed to the full sunshine in
their native countries not being admissi-
ble in the present instance, from the
fact that all of their foliage has been
made in the open air where they are
naturally growing, while the specimens
we must use have been grown under ar-
tificial conditions.
Still, there are a few species that may
be fully exposed, among these being
Chamserops excelsa, Latania Borbonica,
Phoenix reclinata and P. canariensis and
Rhapis flabelliformis, "while Areca lutes-
cens and the Kentias make admirable
center plants for a partly shaded place.
Some nice young crotons from about
four-inch pots are very useful stock for
this "work, but should be hardened ofi^
with an abundance of ventilation before
being put outdoors; for when the growth
is too soft the plants are liable to lose
some of their leaves.
Ficus elastica, acalyphas, Phormium
Cookii var. (the latter being more dwarf
in growth than the common New Zeal-
and Flax), Pandanus Veitchli, Aralia
Veitchii, Drac^na congesta, D. Bruantii,
Rex begonia, Begonia metallica, Farfu-
gium grande (an old-fashioned plant, but
a good one). Aspidistra elatior and its
variegated form, Cyperis alternifolius
var., Phyllanthus nivosus var. and San-
ohezia nobilis var. are all satisfactory
plants for the work in view, and where
suflicient shade can be had Cissus dis-
color and Mikania violacea may be added
to the available vines ; while Abutilon
megapotamicum var. will flourish in
either sun or shade.
The few plants here noted do not
nearly exhaust the possibilities of this
branch of decoration, but may serve as
a reminder in this direction as the time
for such operations approaches, and it
may be worth repeating thatonly strong,
well-rooted stock should be used in vases
and boxes, and enough plants be put in
to make a show at once, for the customer
does not want to wait half the Summer
before his vase is presentable.
Potting Rose Cuttings,
ROBERT SIMPSON.
As we are all now busy making prepar-
ations for next Summer's planting, a few
remarks about potting off the cuttings
as they are taken out of the sand, may
not be out of place. There are few
operations on a florist's place that call
for more skill, or greater carefulness on
the part of the workman, than that of
potting rooted rose cuttings; yet we
often see them "stuck " into the pots as
a farmer sticks his cabbages in the field,
receiving just about the same care in
handling. As far as my observations
have gone, taking one establishment
with another, it would be difiicult to
pick out from the rank and file of florists'
employes ten persons who were thor-
oughly qualified in this particular ; men
who understood the nature of the stock
they were handling and handled it
accordingly. How are we to account
tor this? Quite often it is not because
of a lack of intelligence. What, then, is
the reason? Numerous reasons miglit
be assigned for the careless, I might say
reckless, style of potting now so much
in vogue, and it is quite probable that
much may be attributed to a lack of
thorough training and dicipline in youth.
A good many people nowadays affect to
despise the old time methods, which
required a young man aspiring to be-
come a florist or gardener to pass through
the whole routine, to wash a flower pot
and crock it ; in fact, to begin with the
lowest work and gradually work up to a
position of responsibility. True, this
system sometimes seemed hard and per-
haps ridiculous to some characters, who
prefer to begin at the top and afterwards
learn the rudiments of a profession. It
is not very flattering to a young man,
after he has potted a plant or staked it,
to be ordered to undo the work and
begin again, and next time to do it
better ; but if he has any pride or self-
respeci;, he will take care that such
lessons will seldom need repeating. This
is the kind of training that makes the
thorough and complete workman, "that
ueedeth not to be ashamed." Nowadays,
a man comes in from the farm or shop,
and after working in a greenhouse for a
few months, considers he knows all
there is to know, and if bis employer
fails to give him a position of trust — say
the charge of a section of his greenhouses,
off he goes to another and begins there
a full-fledged florist. In his new place,
one of his duties may be to care for and
pot off cuttings; true, he has never
worked at this before, but he is a florist,
thoroughly experienced — that's what he
told his new employer, and so he bravely
begins his work, and instead of setting
himself to do tlie work well, which
would necessarily mean slow movements
at first, he tries to imitate some great
potter he has read about, who rattled off
ten thousand a day ; his idea of a good pot-
ter being to pot a large quantity, instead
of doing only as much as is consistent
with good, thorough work.
But the workman is not the only one
to blame, in many instances, for poor
work done. There are numbers of other-
wise clever florists who are very much
at fault in this particular, both employers
and their foremen ; preference is often
given to quantity, rather than quality of
work ; and this holds good as regards
other operations besides potting, such as
tying roses, cutting the flowers and pack-
ing for market, and hence a wrong
standard is set up for the men to aim at.
In walking through one of our largest
rose-growing establishments a few years
ago, in company with the foreman, we
passed some men at work potting rose
cuttings, so the conversation turned on
potting and potters, and among other
tilings this gentlemen said, "If a man
can't pot 4,000 a day he is of no use to me.
When I start a new man potting I take
off my coat and set the pace for him, and
then say, ' now, young man, I want you
to do as good as that.' "
I received a very valuable lesson a
good many years ago. as to the relative
value of fast and good potting. I was at
that time employed on an establishment
doing a large plant trade ; my work was
to raise the rose wood for cuttings;
several hundred running feet of glass was
devoted to this, and from one to four
men were kept busy putting in and car-
ing for the cuttings in the sand. One
man did nearly all the potting, with a
boy to help; his boast was that he
averaged 6,000 rose cuttings a day, a
good day's work certainly, if the work
had been well done ; but was it? Hardly,
sometimes the leaf was in the soil and
the root uppermost, and quite often the
loss from a batch of rooted cuttings was
seventy-five per cent.
Now, I maintain that with good work,
the loss after potting should not average
ten per cent. ; such varieties as American
Beauty may prove an exception, but
again such kinds as La France, Meteor,
Bride and Mermet can be counted on for
almost 100 per cent. Figuring on this
basis how much did the firm gain by his
rapid work? Suppose the money value
of the rooted cuttings was $15.00 per
thousand, he handled $90.00 worth per
day ; and supposing the loss was twenty-
five per cent, (a very low estimate), and
the wages of himself and boy, $3.50, we
must deduct $26.00 from the $90.00 for
labor and loss. Now, suppose a careful
man and boy potted 6,000 in two days,
and the loss was ten per cent., there
would be a saving to the firm of $10.00 a
day, to say nothing of the saving of space
in the greenhouse, and the saving of pot-
ting materials, etc.
What I desire to emphasize is, that it
pays much better to have a man pot 3,000
a day and do his work well, than to pot
10,000 and do it poorly ; it may be all
right to rush with such stock as coleus,
verbenas and similar plants, with fine,
tough roots, but a rose root is as brittle as
glass, and while practice will tend to
accelerate speed, still, if the roots are
rather long, the only safe pace is a com-
paratively slow one.
To the workman who may chance to
read this, I would say, first learn to do
your work well, and this accomplished
you can soon acquire speed in potting ;
remember that the young roots cannot
be jammed and jerked into the pot and
suffer no harm, if a root is snapped it is
of no use to the plant, and might as well
be cut off.
I will not attempt to describe how the
ork should be done. If it was potting
sprigs of evergreen, with no rootattached,
I was talking about, it would be easy
enough to lay down certain rules and
describe certain deft movements, but rose
cuttings cannot be handled with that
machine-like precision ; some roots may
be an inch long, while others may be six
or eight, and to get these safely in the
pot without breaking, you will need
rather more than three seconds, the time
allowance of some expert potters.
In conclusion, I would say that, in my
opinion, the idealflorist is the man who is
in love with the plants and flowers he
grows, between which andhimself there
is a strong bond of sympathy, if I may use
th»term, who cannot see a plant suffer
without himself feeling a pang ; a man
to whom the study of nature, and
especially her most ijeautiful products,
plants and flowers, is a source of infinite
delight. We have known a few such
men as Henry Bennett and Canon Hole ;
there are hundreds to be found among
our amateur friends ; it would be well if
we had more among our professional
working florists
100
Mrs. Pollock Geraniums %i OO and $8 00
Russian Violets 2 00
Dracaena indivisa, 13 to 15 inch 3 00
Goleus, rooted cuttings 60
Geraniums " 160
Begonia semperflorens 3 00
Hiscellaneous cuttings 1 00
^^ Write for prices on what you want.
W. W. Greene & Son, Watertown, N. Y.
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THE ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
Rooted Cuttings, free by mail.
Faclisias, .best varieties (plenty of double
white), 81.00 per 100. Carnations, Silver Sprav,
Lady Emm:i, etc., JlfiO per 100. Antliemis
Coronaria (double golden Marpiierile), $3.(0
per 100. Cnpliea, $1.00 per 100. Violets, Mario
Louise, $6.00 per 1000. Feverfew, (the Gem),
$3.00 per 100. Smilax, 13 cts. a atriliB.
J. W. MORRIS, irXICA, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHCF
LOUIS MENAND.
His Autobiography and Recollections of Inci-
dents connected with Horticultural
Affairs from 1807 to 1892.
A most interestlnB work by one of the oldest and
raost respected Veterans of the aorist's protesainn.
Should be read by every florist. 1 volume 12 mo.,
cloth, prepaid SLOG.
Sold at office of FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street, New York.
COLTJKtBIA.
A new yellow COLEUS that will be very useful
to florists. Its crealest quality is that it grows a
little fltroneer than Crimson Verschaffeltii. making
a splendid baekKround for that variety. We have
used it for three years with perfect
Not a Vein nf any color but yellr
shape as C-Yerschaffeibil. Sl*00 per doz.bymail
post paid. Ready let April.
R. P. JBFPRHV & S01«,
Bellmore, Queens Co., L, I., N> Y.
ALTERNANTHERA-Kf,ea "iTal
Aurea nana, Tricolor, rooted cuttings, fall
grown, in fiats, per 100, 60 cts.; free my
mail; $4.00 per 1000 by Express.
ANTHEMIS TINCTORIA— ^„f5^y
Marguerite, rooted cuttings per 100, $1.50
free by mail.
C. C. N ANZ, Owensboro, Ky.
50,000
PANSIES. = DASIES.
The Jennings Strain of Pansies now
ready, fine stocky plants in bloom and bud,
f2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Medium size
plants will bloom in May, $6.00 per 1000 by ex. ;
60 eta per 100 by mail ; they are all large
flowering, beautiful colors and sure to pleaee.
Pansy Seed pure white, $1.00 per pkt. 2,600
seedH. Large Yellow Black Eye, $1.00 per pkt.,
2,600 seeds.
Snowflake Daisies fine plants, $2.00 per
10(1. Fine German Strain of Large Double
Daisies, white, pink and rerl mixed or separate
colors. $2.0u per 100; many of the flowers are
double the size of Snowflake. Cash wiln order.
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. 264-. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
LOOK AT THIS !
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And we are agoinff to (rive you a few thousand
Coleus at such prices that will make you laug:h.
J VST TMIMK Ol" IT!
Golden Queen, the best yellow Golden Red-
der, and Crimson Yerscliafreltii, at $6.00 ner
1000: and a fine variety of Bedder, at $5.00
perinoo, ourseleotion. Thisisonlygood until
the 15th of March.
AGERATUMS, blue and white, 75c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, the leading sorts, $1.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, Dreer's strain, mixed
$1.60 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, White, same price.
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties, Sl.OO per 100.
SALVIA or SCABLET SAGE, $1.00 per 100.
Tlie above are Rooted Cuttings,
and in fine condition.
|3^~ liberal Discount for Large Orders.
Cash must always accompany the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. . SCHENECTADY. N. Y.
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^HE Klorist's Exchanoe.
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MARIK LOUISE I
THE WINNER OF THE "COLUMBIAN MEDAL" FOR BEST WHITE SEEDLING. ^
FIRST PRIZE for best 50 plants, single stem, white, at Chicago, i^
where it competed against Ivory and other standard varieties of equal ^
merit. Good strong plants, 50c. each ; $5.00 per doz.; $.35.00 per 100. ^
Also a fine stock of that it
S magnificent white 'Mum
THE QUEEN," at IIO.OO per lOO. ^
CARNATIONS==Rooted Cuttings. i
DAYBREAK. I offer good, strong, healthy rooted cuttings at $3.50 per 100; ::3
$30.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates. =5
BUTTERCUP. $3.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. ^
SILVER SPRAY, WILDER, PORTIA, TIDAL WAVE, $18.00 ::-
per 100. 13
FEKN, Pteris Tremula. $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per lOOO. ^
3000 LiATAN lA Borbonica, 5 to 7 character leaves at $1.00 each. ^^
3000 " " 4 to 6 " " 75 " ^
5000 " " 3 to 5 " " 50 " 12
10,000 " '■ In 31^ in. pots, good young stock... .7}| " ^
1000 PHCENIX Reclinata, 6 inch pots, strong character leaves, ^^ =5
good stock •'''5 " :^
3000 PHCKNIX Reclinata and Ruplcola, 4 inch pots 30 " ^
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Am IianiUing the CUT FLOWER PRODUCTS of the principal growers —5
of this vicinity, and can handle any orders for line stoclt, -^
such as Cut Orciiids, Beauties, etc. -^^
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ROSES ^'^TuE."" ROSES
Booted Cuttings or Plants of
BRIDES, MERMETS.CUSIN
and WATTEVILLE.
IC you want the best at reasonable prices, call
or address
CHURIES H. HUGERT, SUMMIT, ukion co, HEW JERSEY.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!
FOB SALB-IOOO (VIARBCHAT- NIEL
ROSES, fl»e to six feet long, budded on Ealantine,
perfectly hardy, being oat ot doors, which we retail
at $1.00 a piece. Please write for price per hundred.
Also just received from Leveque & Flls. Ivry ores
Paris, a flue lot ot TEA ROSES, which are ready
for shipment.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFL.ORA-The best
time to plant this ornatnentai tree is in April We
1 all the way from
aeven ana eicht feet, which «d »iii.a." •>" — j.- — -• --
Jl.OOapiece. Anyonedesirinpthemby thehundred
■en and eijiht feet, which we retail
i.OO a piece. Any one desirlnp them ^^
r thousand, please write for prices.
J. M. 80NN0T & SON,
Alexander Street, - NOBFOtK, VA.
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200,000
ROSES
200,000
Tlie Rose.
REVISED EDITION.
BY H. B. ELLWANGEK.
A treatiee on the cultiTation, history, family
oharacterietics, etc., of the various gronps of roBea,
with names and accurate descriptions of the varletiea
now generally grown, brought down to 1892. This
worlr contalus fuil directlooB for planting;, prun-
inu, propagating, and treatiUK of diseases and iuHect
pestB, and Is particularly valuable for its dashlti-
cation and full alphabetical lists of one thousand
and eighty-sii TarietleB (1.086). Price, pO.t-
pald, »l.25.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
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Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
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Hybrid Perpetuals, Hybrid
Teas, Teas, Polyanthas,
Climbers, and all grades
at lowest prices.
Send for catalogue and prices.
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WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
1 1 < c -f «, That we have a few thousand
dust a ROSES,
Reminder f™;; 1^/3^*^=:
Beauties, Perle, Sunset, Bride, Mermet,
Watteville, Gontier, at JS.OO per 100; Brides-
maid, Kaserin Augusta and Meteor, $4.00
per 100.
Carnations in 2 inch pots, |3.00 per 100.
Chrysanthemums, leading varieties,
$3.00 to $10.00 per 100.
Wnntpri Oxalis Tropaioloides, in
*» aii\,iiu quantity. State price per
thousand. DAVID CLIFFE,
Main & Johnson Sts., GEEMANTOWN,
PHII.AIffl;i.PHIA, PA.
. . FOR SALE . .
strong, healthy stock from 24 and 4 in. pots of
AMERICAN BEAUTIES,
BRIDESMAIDS,
and BRIDES —^
Prices upon application.
HOLMED&LE GREENHOUSES, Madison, N.J.
IISTS' EXCHANGE
MERMET ROSES
Extra Strong and Healthy,
from 3-in. pots.
$1 per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000.
will book your order now and ship when
you are ready;to plant.
Ageratum, blue and white «1.00 per 100
Salvia, dwarf ^-^^
CASH WITH ORDER.
HUGH CHESNEY, Farmington, Conn.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
ROSES
Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostee,
Mermets, Cusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Frances.
VILIAIOBBAINE KOSERIES,
T. W. STBMMIiEB. MADISON, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANQ*
BRIDESMAID
ROSES.
From 2« inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
•^PapT Gonti"^ La France ank Albany, at $4.00 per hundred.
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing, N, Y,
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock of it, and can supply from now to
May lat.
The Hnndred for $6.00, out of 3^-in
pots.
The Thousand for $55.00.
THEO. ECKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE fl-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
We can Supply
ONE MILLION
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
Between now wnd April ISthf 1894,
C. STBAXrSS & CO., Washington, D. C.
1 0,000 Bushes In our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
392
The Klorist's Exchange
Review of New Carnations.
C. W. WARD.
In asking me to write £
nations, you have given me a task about
whicii I feel a considerable delicacy.
As you well know, the introduceT o£ a new
carnation looks upon the new flower as his
particular child, his baby, his pet, and any
criticism which Jars the high opinion that he
has formed of his own production, is apt to
raise some feelings of animosity against the
criticiser, consequently it requires consid-
erable moral courage to give a fair, free and
unbiased opinion of these various carnation
children, which are now gettmg to aSBict us'
each year, for it is safe to say that of the
numerous varieties that are sprung upon
the market each year, scarce more than two,
possibly three, at the outside, of any year's
introduction remain among us any great
length of time as profitable commercial va-
rieties.
To begin with, let us divide them into
three classes: first, those that have proved
commercial failures; secondly, those that
have proved fairly successful : thirdly, those
that have proved profitable,
Among the commercial failures we find
the following names : Elizabeth Reynolds,
Richmond, Wabash, Purdue, New Jersey,
Buttercup, Edna Craig, Gov. Russell, and
Blanche.
Among those that have been fairly suc-
cessful we find Western Pride, Emily Pier-
son, IVIrs. Stanley, Dr. Smart and Spartan.
Those that have been profitable are Lizzie
McGowan, Wm. Scott, Albertini, Uncle
John, The Stuart, Daybreak, and Thomas
Cartledge.
The most profitable have been Lizzie Mc-
Gowan, Wm. Scott, Uncle John and Day-
break.
The second most profitable have been Al-
bertini, The Stuart, and Thos. Cartledge.
In reviewing the newer varieties, let us
take first those which appear to have been
the most generally successful.
The new pink carnation, Wm. Scott, easily
leads as the most profitable of the newer car-
nations. The habit of plant, its vigor and
continuous productiveness, is all that could
be desired. It is extremely vigorous and the
most productive pink carnation that we
have ever grown; the most continuous
bloomer that we have ever had, and withal,
one of the best sellers upon the market. Its
good keeping qualities, its lively, even
pleasing shade of color has won its way into
the heart of every retail florist who has
handled it, and for no other reason than that
it sells without trouble and at profitable
prices.
Mme. Diaz Albertini is another pink far.'
nation which has equally won its way
the retailer and with the consumer. Owing
to improper pinching of this variety during
the past season, it has not been allowed to
show its real productiveness. While it is
my opinion that it will scarcely produce as
many flowers as Wm. Scott, I am inclined to
think that if proper attention is given to
growing it in order to secure large plants
when benching in the Fall, and benching
these plants early and not pinching back
during the Summer to any great extent,
Diaz Albertini will prove to be a very pro-
ductive pink carnation, probably the most
productive extra fine pink that we have
seen for some time; the long strong stem,
magnificent calyx, which never bursts, and
full double clove-scented flower, will always
sell it at the highest prices.
Helen Keller as a variegated carnation,
easily takes the first rank in that class. The
plant seems to be vigorous, the flower large
and generally of good shape. There is quite
a variation m the striping, some of the
blooms being very lightly striped and others
heavily colored, also a tendency to burst
the calyx. So far as I can judge. Helen
Keller is fairiy productive, and I am inclined
to think will be in moderate demand as a
first-class fancy carnation.
E. A. Wood, another variegated carnation
possesses considerable merit. The color is
pleasing and soft, and at night the variega-
tion does not show, it being on the style of
Nellie Lewis. It may, however, be said
that the demand for variegated carnations
will remain limited for some considerable
time. There is no question whatever, but
that the American taste leans strongly
toward solid, pure color, in all things • the
tendency of landscape gardening is to get
away from the checker board or ribbon bed
system, and work towards grand effects
from the massing of solid colors, and there
is no doubt but what the taste in flowers is
tending the same way.
Of the new yellows before us. Goldfinch
and Bouton d'Or each attract considerable
attention, as they seem to be improvements
upon Buttercup as to productiveness. I do
not think that either of them approach
Buttercup as a yellow flower, both are too
light. The habit of Goldfinch is the best
or Lizzie McGowan. The flower of Bouton
d'Or is somewhat better than that of Gold-
finch, but its habit is not as good. It re-
sembles somewhat that of Golden Triumph,
being inclined to throw a great many side
buds, and consequently it will be necessary
to disbud it in order to get any length of
stem. The foliage is too short-jointed to
suit my ideas of a profitable carnation. It
we could place the flower of Bouton d'Or
upon the plant of Goldfinch, I think we
yellow carnation that might
real improvement upon
would have
be considered _ ^
Buttercup, but I must confess that _._ _
flower. Buttercup still remains the par ex-
cellence of yellow carnations, its only fault
being- that it cannot be grown successfully
as a commercial variety.
Among the crimsons, we have Jacque-
minot and lago. I have not seen Jacque-
minot growing, but from the specimen
blooms received, am inclined to consider
this an acquisition. The flowers, while not
over large, possess good stems, and were of
the most pleasing crimson color that has
been brought to my attention for some time.
The blooms of the lago as seen by me have
not given much, if any, promise. They
were inclined to dry up and wither, and in
my judgment could not compare to Jacque-
minot as a commercial variety. I consider
Jacqueminot an improvement upon any of
the crimsons now in cultivation. Sweet
Brier, when the flower opens clean and nice
possesses a very pleasing color. Comparing
It with Wm. Scott, it possesses the following
points : It is not as productive as Scott,
although the plant possesses a free, vigorous
constitution. The stem is first class, and
the flower is a good average size, and , I saw
very few bursted caly.xes on the introducer's
stock. There was, however, a tendency to
corne curled and withered like, somewhat
similar to the way Lamborn comes, that is
with what the dealers call, a sleepy look. If
this tendency remains and becomes fixed,
the life of Sweet Brier upon the commercial
market will be very short. Comparing its
promised value with that of Scott and
Albertini, I doubt if it will prove a very
great rival tothese varieties.
■Adelaide Kresken is another extremely
large flower of a pleasing color. It is one of
the largest blooms that I have seen, but un-
fortunately the habit is too much like
that of Eliz. Reynolds. The stem is too
weak and the flower hangs down, and at
this stage of the introduction of new car-
nations, a weak stemmed drooping flower
cannot be considered an acquisition.
Annie Pixley possessed a fairly long stem,
not quite strong enough to suit me, nor is
the flower quite large enough to suit the
present demand for large flowers. The color
IS pleasing.
Ada Byron and Nicholson I remember
only as exhibited at the New York chrysan-
themum show last Fall, and they struck me
as possessing some considerable merit.
The Stuait is a first-class scarlet, appar-
ently not quite so prolific as Portia, but the
increased size of the flower, the magnificent
stem, and its great improvement in color,
will in itself recommend it as vastly superior
to Portia. It also possesses the merit of
being extremely vigorous and healthy and a
very even bloomer. It seemingly has no
tendency to crop, but blooms about the
same through the entire Winter, increasing
m productiveness as Spring advances. It
easily leads as the best scarlet carnation on
the market at the preseut time.
In comparing Uncle John with Lizzie Mc-
Gowan (tor we must all admit that at the
present time Lizzie McGowan takes the lead
in white carnations), we must take into con-
sideration more features than the one fea-
ture of productiveness. It is my impression
at the present time that when the stock of
Uncle John becomes thoroughly selected
and boiled down to its normal condition it
will prove in all respects as productive as
Lizzie McGowan. In habit, it is considerably
more vigorous than McGowan, being a bet-
ter grower, possessing a stiffer and longer
"'''"' °"^ " much more shapely and larger
■"■''■'"' " better keeper than
mercially profitable that give us a prolific
crop of long stiff-stemmed large flowers, for
that time is rapidly approaching when the
common varieties, such as Portia, Grace
Wilder, Silver Spray, and some others,
will no longer be salable at prices
that will pay interest upon the in-
vestment and the running expenses of
a modern plant of commercial greenhouses.
It, therefore, behooves all carnation growers
to thoroughly investigate the merits of new
varieties offered.
The number of worthless varieties that
have been placed upon sale during the last
three years would seem to invite greater
caution upon the part of the introducers of
new seedling carnations, would seem to in-
vite a longer and more extended trial of the
varieties in order to determine more accu-
rately their net worth as commercial varie-
ties. Of course, a new seedling carnation
possesses great attraction for its producer,
if, for any reason, it promises to give a good
crop of fairly large flowers. It is well known
that the majority of seedlings prodi
best results in the first two or three years of
their existence. Many promise well the first
year and fail the second; some do well two
years, others three years, and others fail
only on the fourth year. It has been noted
that those varieties which have stood the
longest test as commercial varieties have
shown a marked improvement during the
second and third years of their existence,
and this would lead us to the conclusion
that in order to thoroughly determine the
merits of a new commercial variety, it
should be grown not less than three years
by the introducer, and it would be much
better if it could be given four years' time.
Not only should it be grown by the intro-
ducer, but if such a thing could be made prac-
ticable, the trial of a new carnation in several
localities throughout the country would be
of immeasurable value to the purchasers,
providing the actual results of these trials
could be published. I am aware that many
introducers of new carnations would object
to this trial upon the grounds that it any of
the trials were a failure it would hurt the
sale of the cuttings, but in my opinion, it
the variety does not possess sufScient merit
to be generally successful it does not pos-
sess sufficient merit to be placed upon the
market as a commercial variety and sold to
the trade at a price that really demands the
delivering of a first-class tested carnation
about the success of which there could be
no reasonable doubt.
brown extending nearly to apex ; pouch
tawny, deepest below the aperture ; stami-
node rough, obcordate with a raised disc.
Cyprifedinm x Niobe oliganthiim (C. Spi-
cenanttm 9 x Fairiemium t .)
Plant robust and compact in habit with
dark green foliage ; the flower is deeper in
color than the type Niobe, and scarcely as
large as Fairieanum, the petals expand but
2j^ inches while the pouch is hardly \y^
inches from base to apex.
C. X Niobe purpureiim.
Cross the same as last mentioned, foliage
dark green, flower somewhat smaller than
the type, much the same color excepting
that the dorsal sepal is heavily reticulated
with vinojis purple and the rest of the flower
is beautifully suffused with the same color.
Cypripedium Spicerianiim albidum.
A beautiful albino, miniature C. Spicer-
ianum ; dorsal sepal white, tinted with yel-
low at the base, with a pale vinous purple
medial line ; petals white, tinted with yel-
low and bearing a brown medial line, lip
greenish white, faintly veined with vinous
purple ; staminode white with purple center
and yellow disc.
Cypripedinm x Polyphemus N. Hyb. (C.
venusium 5 x C. tonsum $ .)
Plant very dwarf and compact in habit,
foliage oval, irregularly mottled with very
deep green on a dark ground, the reverse
side suffused with brown-purple, flower as
large as tonsum and of the same (sepia)
color, the petals are spotted with black on
basal half, and cihate on the margins ; the
lip is more inflated than C. tonsum and
veined with light green.
The above flowered in the choice collec-
tion of H. Graves, Esq., Orange, N. J.
New Cypripediums.
it resembles
flower. It is, withal
McGowan.
Of the fairly successful ones. Dr. Smart is
tully as productive as Lizzie McGowan, but
being a variegated carnation it is not as
salable, and consequently cannot be ranked
as a good commercial variety.
Western Pride, Emily Pierson and Spartan
have paid fairiy well, but not sufiflciently
well to rank them among the very profitable
varieties.
Mrs. Stanley has proven a little better
than Buttercup, and may be classed fairiy
profitable as a novelty.
Of the commercial failures Wabash, Per-
due, New Jersey, Edna Craig, Gov. Russell
and Blanche have not paid anything.
Reynolds and Richmond have paid
about two-thirds of the bench expenses
In conclusion, we must take in considera-
tion at the present time that with the pres-
ent depression in business, the great com-
I petition m growing cut flowers tor market
verv much that nf THm o ll i'---."u lu giuwiug euc nowcrs tor
very much that of Wm. Scott I only those sorts may be considered i
Cypripedium x CEnant/mm amaHle (C. Har-
rtsianum 9 x C. insigne Chaniinii t .)
This is one of the most beautiful of the
CEnanthum section, foliage a foot long and
nearly two inches broad, dark green, faintly
tesselated ; flowers large, the dorsal sepal is
two and one half inches long, white, tinted
with green at the base, the prominent veins
thickly dotted with brown and purple ■ in-
ferior sepal much the same color as ' the
dorsal but smaller ; petals drooping, ciliate
on margins and beautiful porphyry color
shaded with brown at the base, with one or
two spots on the interior half; pouch large
and regular, rich porphyry; staminode
tawny yellow.
C. X CEnanthum giganteum. (C. x Harri-
sianuni <1 x C. insigne maculatmn i .)
A gigantic variety, with flowers expand-
ing over five and one half inches across-
the dorsal sepal is two and one half inches
long, reflexed, tawny yellow, tipped with
white and obscurely dotted with brown-
petals 2J.4: inches long and i'-^ broad, tawny
yellow flushed with purple; pouch vinous
purple near the aperture, pale yellow
beneath; staminode dull orange foliage
closely tesselated on a pale green ground
eight or ten inches long by t'i broad.
CEnanthum varium (C. x Harri-
m 9 X C. insigne s .)
In habit this variety resembles insigne but
the foliage is shorter and the young leaves
show faint tesselation, scape pubescent
flo-wer a little larger than type, dorsal sepal
oval, apical halt white with vinous purple
spots, basal half green yellow, -with a few
large brown spots toward center and smaller
ones near the margin ; petals 2I4: inches long
in broad, waxy, pale brown with deeper
neurafion, and a claret colored medial lihe -
pouch waxy, brown below aperture paler
beneath, infolded lobes dull yellow; stami-
node large, dull yellow with a raised bright
yellow disc ; a very distinct variety.
Cypripedium x Sallieri obscurum fC. vil-
losztm i X C. insigne 6 .)
PoHage as in the type, scape villous, flower
of good size and form ; dorsal sepal apple
green tipped and edged -with white, central
portion obscurely streaked with bro-wn • in-
fenor sepal pale green ; petals bro-wn-green
netted IVlth bmwrtl Q THQ.!,-..! I,-—., ..r _.T
ROOTED CUTTINGS.-GOOD ONES.
Verbenas, 23 varieties, 90ct8. per 100; $8 00 per lOCO.
Heliotrope. 7 varieties 2(ip.. npr dfw
Manettia Vine, Mexican Primrose and
Fuohsiaa, 12 varieties..
Giant AlyB8um and Marguerite Daisy . . ,20c. "
Red, Vfhlte and Blue Plant, (Cuphea
Llavae) 30c. "
Chrysanthemums, 20 cts.; Coleua. 12 cts.; postagu
Ic. per dozen. Send for catalogue.
I. I» PIl^LSBURY, - macomb, III.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA. LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping ; strongplants from
2 In. pots. This ispoaitlvely the bestselliDgPuchsia
ever introduced ; it needs no special care to bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early In March, and
continues getiing better as the season advances,
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom!
We have been growing this variety for five years ;
last year we grew 15,000 and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means i f selling
attractive, thereby drawing
other plants.
Every live florist should grow this
d profit by it. For a small early invest-
$6.00 you can grow enough plants
Puchi
ment of $3.00 , ^_
for your Spring trade. This wjlaurely be a profit^
*ble investment, as it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in less time, with
leas care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars write for circular.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in. pots, $2.60 per doz •
$4.00 per 25; $6 00 per 60; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
IvIP(C01^»P I. KHFK, Klorlst,
40X0 Butler St., Pittsbnrgrli, i»a.
com- netted with brown, a medialline of
BHGONIAS. ^^
Flowering varieties . S3 00
Paul Bruant, 3in. 8 cts. each ; 2% in....**.* 6 00
ttex, in variety g oo
COLEUS, in variety, per 1000, &20.00 2 50
Moon Vine, (I. Noctiphyton) 350
COB.^EA Scandens ' 3 00
Geraniums, none but the best varieties*.'
per 1000. $35.00 3 oo
Ampelopsis Veitchii, IJ^ to 3 feet 4 00
" Tricolor, strong- 3 in 350
Chrysanthemums, leading: varieties, ner
1000. S20.00 ;.„:. 2 50
!Lenion Verhena, strong 3 OD
!Lantana, fine varieties .'..'.'.'. 3 50
ROSES.
Hardy Climbei-s, 1^ in 3 00
H. P.,l^in 3 50
La Prance, Duchess of Albany, "White La
France, Striped La Prance, Hermosa,
Mrs. Deprraw, Queens Scarlet, Papa
3 00
CARIVAXIONS.
Rooted Cuttings, leading varieties.
healthy, per 1000, $10.00 1 25
HEMOTKOPE, 4 varieties 2 50
Address,
THOS. A. McBETH i CO., Springfield, Oliio.
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Fhe Florist's Exchange.
293
SPEOAL nrFER TO THE TB42£
GIANT REMONTANT CARNATIONS.
Souv. de la Malmaison. Color, form and size
like the rose bearing same name, exceedingly fragrant ;
something every live florist ought to have.
Another variety, Same Type, in dark red, well
established home-grown young plants, ready after April
15th. $8.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
New golden leaved Lobelia Golddse. This is a
decided aquisition to the list of these favorite plants, 2>^
inch pots, 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Anthericum picturatum, 3 inch pots, $1.00
per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Agapanthus umbellatus, 3 inch pots, $1.00
per doz.; $7.00 per 100; large plants, $3.00
per doz.
Clematis, large flowering varieties, 3 inch pots,
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Clematis paniculata, 3 inch pots, $1.00 per
doz.: $7.00 per 100.
Clematis flammula, 4 inch pots, $ 1 . 50 per doz.
Cannas, large flowering varieties, a fine variety,
$1.00 per doz.
New Dwarf Dahlia, Marguerite Bruant, $1.00
per doz.
NEW CRIMSON CARNATION, SAMBO.
This, variety which is a sport from Century, originated
with me 5 years ago, it has the same robust growth as the
Mother Plant, and bears its dark crimson flowers, which are
exceedingly fragrant, in great abundance ; it has proven
itself without any exception the best carnation for
pot culture. I venture to say this variety will be the
standard crimson variety of the future. $1.50
per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000.
New Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, large plants
from open ground, $1.00 per doz.
BLUE DAISY, Agathsea celestina.
This plant is equally as good for pot culture as to be
grown on benches, and blooms as freely as our well known
White Daisy or Marguerite. The flowers are of very
pleasing sky blue color, the size of a silver half-dollar,
they are of good substance and have excellent keeping
qualities ; it will prove a good aquisition to our cut flower
list. Orders for this plant are booked now and will be
filled strictly in rotation. $8.00 per doz.; $10.00
per 100. Well rooted cuttings, $75.00 per 1000.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS..
Alyssum, new double giant.
'• dwarf double.
" Little Gem, dwarf single.
Anthericum vittatum, variety.
Ageratum, 3 varieties.
Anthemis coronaria, fl. pi.
Abutilon, Eclipse variety.
Achillea, The Pearl, from open ground.
Alternantheras, 4 varieties.
Coleus, Golden Bedder, VerschaSeltii, etc.
Cuphaea platycentra.
Eulalia Zebrina.
ADDRESS I.ETTEIIS1 TE
Eulalia, gracillima,
*' Japonica striata.
Feverfew, 2 varieties.
Fuchsia. Snow Queen, free, fl. early.
Glechoma, hederacea, var.
Geraniums, single and double, fine assortment.
'• Mad. Salleroi.
" Mount of Snow.
•* Mrs. Parker.
Impatiens Sultanii.
Iberis sempervirens, hardy Candytuft.
Lobelia Emperor William.
€r>X!^^t—i N.^N/'l-ri-H <=>F=«I=3I
Lobelia, Crystal Palace.
Mesembryanthemum, cordifolium, var.
nioonflower.
Oxalis, floribunda and rosea.
Petunia, alba plena.
Plumbago, capensis and alba.
Rose, Clothilde Soupert.
Selaginella, denticulata.
" Krauseana aurea.
Plants in this List are in 2}i inch pots and are ready
now. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
MENTION PAPER.
C. EISELE, - 11th and Jefferson Streets, - Philadelphia, Pa.
SURPLUS STOCK. 1 100,000 VERBENAS.
Smilars, 2}4 inch pots, strong, SS-OC per 100,
Spotted Callas, large bulbs S6.00 '
Ismene Calatliina, true. fine bulbs, $10.00 '
Amaryllis, $3.00, $6.(10, $9.00 and $12.00 per doz.
Ill tine named and Hybrid varieties.
The largest stock and llnest varieties m
America.
E. HOLLEY, Hudson, N. Y.
/I RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.
Cactii, 10 varieties
Cytisua Laburnum (Golden Chain).
Bcheveria secunda Glauca. .
Saxifraga .
$100
SO
Solanum JasraiQoides — ... - -
Violets, Marie Louise
Strong Plants, per exp. or freight
ArctostaphylQS(Manzineta),3sort8.
Paulownia Imperialis 1 50
.„.^ .J Jasminoides
Japan Stock, imported^
76
Oonshlu Orange grafted on Trifol-
iate Orange root! by mail free.
Bulbs 250 8000
Lillum Auratum 80 6 00
Bubrum Speoiosum 1 50
" Macaranthum, each 30 cts.
Gabo 60
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Two year old blooming plauts, white, pink,
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GIANT EXHIBITION PANSIES.
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Dracaena Indivisa, 15 to 18 in. high " 4 00
Sweet Peas, Blanche Ferry and Mrs.
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Petunia Giant of California, ready
Aprillst per 100, 3 00
Rooted Cuttings free by mail.
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AclUllea (The Pearl; " 1 00
Manettia Bicolor " 1 00
Genista racemona " 1 00
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Tradescantla, blue and white vars. " 75
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housen the Coleus
I y^^tr «»+ Thlsi Specialist has to say.
Look at i nis I'ha™ at least loo.ouo
Pansles in seed bed, and will sell at $3.00 per
1 000. About 60,000 transplanted with from t to
6 leaves, at $4.00 per 1,000; also a few thousand
Petunias, Dreer's Strain, mixed in 3 inch pots,
at $4.00 per 100. A lew thousand Pnchsiasm
variety, in 3 and 1 inch potsat, $4.00 per 100
Don't Get Left,
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DATBKEAK, - - - $5.00 per 100.
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Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000.
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Colons, including- Golden Bedder, $6.00 per 1000.
Smilax, once transplanted, $5.00 per 1000.
Plants from 2K and i'A inch pots.
I.antanas, Petunias, $3.00 per 100.
Geraniums, Fuchsias, Verbenas, CUrysan-
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$3.75 per 100.
Kose Sou. tie Wootton, extra good plants
$4.00 per 100.
Carnations, Silver Spray and Portia, $2.00
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Smilax, $1.75 per 100.
Alternanthera and Coleus, $3.00 per 100.
Hydrangea, Otaslia, $4.00 per 100.
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Dual Life in Carnations.
L. L. LAMBOEN, AUTHOR OF
CnLTUEE."
' CASNATION
Cells are the remote basis of all organi-
zations. The occult forces of life which
develop and pervade these cells can only
be studied from the phenomena which
the organism, as a whole, presents to our
In carnations as in all bi-sexual plants
there are evidently two vital principles
pervading their organisms.
"Vegetative and reproductive forces"
are the terms used by writers on vege-
table physiology to define these separate
energies. These separate vital forces
have sexual characteristics; it requires
distinct energies exercised by the
stamens and pistil through the pollen of
a plant to effect fertilization and give
life to a new organic cell.
In the Linnean system, in the Moncecia
class of plants this double energy is as-
sociated in the same plant, and springs
from the same root.
In the Dicecia class it is a'ij-associated
in the same plant and springs from sepa-
rate roots. Carnations belong to the
former class and have embodied in their
systems two distinct vital energies with
sexual characters.
That the sexual energies of plants are
distinct and separate entities is proven by
the fact that they are capable of subsist-
ing isolatedly and independent of each
other. In one class of plants they exist
in separate organizations, in another
class they exist in the same plant, but
effect reproduction through different
sexual flowers; in carnations they are
not only joined in the same plant struc-
ture, but develop, stamlnate and pistu-
late organs, and effect generation in the
same flower.
It is the destruction of the normal
equilibrium of the male and female
energies in carnations, through the en-
vironments of domesticity, which gives
them all their present peculiarities.
These two energies are relatively nor-
mal in the plant in a state of nature in
the production of single seed bearing
flowers. Single fruitful flowers are the
highest type of vigorous vitality in the
male and female effort of a plant.
High vegetative vigor is unfavorable
to the production of single flowers, and
favorable to the production of double
ones ; high culture destroys the normal
relation and relative force of these two
energies in plants.
A single five petaled seed bearing pink
was lifted from its habitat, half starved
in its fearful flght with environments
for life ; and fed for a few generations
with the richest culture devised by the
ingenuity of man, and it became the
magnificent carnation of to-day, solely
through the agency of the disturbed, if
not persistently deranged equilibrium of
its vegetative and reproductive forces.
Whether these energies in a carnation
plant give character to two different
classes of cells in its economy is unknown,
but certainly the energies exist in differ-
ent degrees of power in different parts
of the same plant ; the base of the plant
is dominated by the growth or vegeta-
tive force, while the top of the plant is
largely pervaded by the reproductive
energy.
A cutting taken from the top of the
plant will continue with great persist-
ency in the line of reproduction, devel-
oping bud and bloom in the cutting
bench ; while a cutting taken from the
base of the plant will as certainly expend
its energies in rooting and in a strong
vegetative growth ; ignoring all repro-
ductive efforts for months, or until the
growth of the plant has been attained.
Cuttings taken from a stock plant will
each produce a different kind of plant,
as they are taken graded from the base
to the top of the flowering cane, there
will be also a difference in the vegeta-
tive vigor of the new plants and in their
time of blooming. This has been re-
garded as a versatility or capricious-
ness in carnations. A will strike
Hinze's cuttings in November and they
will commence to yield their crop of
bloom the following November. B will
strike his cuttings of the same variety
in March and carry them until the fol-
lowing February before they yield him
any flowers. This is very mysterious to
B, and he says the plant is uncertain
and capricious in its habits.
The vegetative or male energy preter-
naturally develops under the stimulus of
high cultivation and dominates the re-
productive or female energy of the plant
which is shown by the plant's production
of sterile double flowers.
Double flowers are not exhaustive of
the plant's vitality and are generally an
impotent effort of reproductive vegeta-
ble life. These facts added to the ex-
cess of vegetative energy which induces
them, accounts for the wonderful yield
of double flowers a plant produces.
The whole of a flower is made up of
modifled leaves, the calyx is but little re-
moved from plain leaves, the petals are
leaves a little further advanced in the
process of transformation, the stamens
and pistil are leaves still further
metamorphosed.
It will be noticed double flowers do not
pass through the exhaustive process of
reproduction further than to form petals
and rudimentary stamens and pistils. It
is the rich protein elements in the seed
of a plant, the food for the future em-
bryonic plant, that saps its vitality and
rings the knell of its rounded life.
It is the tendency of all double flower-
ing plants to gravitate toward an equili-
brium of their dual energies, which is
syuonomous with their single flowering,
seed-bearing state as found in nature.
This tendency is overcome by generous
culture, the persistency of which gives
the abnormal product almost the stability
of a specie.
If it is a correct hypothesis that carna-
tion plants possess two vital forces of
sexual characters and their present con-
dition is the result of a disturbed ratio
of quantity, or power, of these energies,
can any deductions be made therefrom
of interest or proflt to carnation
growers ?
Will not the theory fully explain why
cuttings taken from the same plant at
the same time produce plants that will
bloom at different periods of time?
And bud variation, or sports, and seed-
lings always being controlled in their
habits by the male or pollen bearing
parents ?
And why carnation flowers are con-
stantly increasing in size and decreasing
in fertility and fragrance?
And why the size and fullness of the
corolla increases and diminishes under
good or bad culture?
And why extra large and vigorous
carnation plants put on perennial habits
and refuse to bloom at all ?
And why all varieties of carnations
have different habits?
And all the marvels of "heredity,"
and mysteries of " adaptation by selec-
tion?"
And is not man's control over carna-
tions, and the vegetable kingdom, exclu-
sively confined to alternating the ratio of
the vegetative and reproductive energies
of plants, through the cultural agencies
his ingenuity may suggest ?
Carnations for Cut Flowers.
Essay read by F.J. Fmmore,at meeting of St.
Louis Florists' Club, Thursday, Feb. 8, 1894.
At our last meeting I was requested by
Mr. E. H. Michel, seconded by our pre-
siding officer, Mr. J. Koenig, Sr., to pre-
pare a paper on the growing of carna-
tions for cut flowers, and as it is my first
attempt to write on any subject pertain-
ing to floriculture, you will please excuse
me if I have not made a success of it ;
although you may rely upon itthat what
I have written are plain facts based upon
actual experience.
In the first place I take the cuttings
from healthy plants only, taking them
from blooming shoots. I have always
trimmed the ends off evenly, as well as
cut the lower leaves off, also cut the
top leaves back some. Now, I am not
prepared to say that this is at all neces-
sary, although it gives more room in the
propagating bed. They are then in-
serted in the sand about one-half an
inch apart and two inches between the
rows, giving them a good soaking and
sprinkling nearly every day, watering
about once a week. Due attention is
paid to shading, and some ventilation is
given, keeping the sand about 60 and the
top about 50 degrees, usually propagat-
ing them about New Year and until
April. I had good success last year in a
gentle hotbed, rooting them as late as
April 13. They usually root in from
three to four weeks, accordingto variety.
They are then potted in two-inch pots,
keeping them at about the same tem-
perature as they were in the sand,
transferring them afterwards to frames
and removing the glass if the weather
permits. They are then planted out
about May 1, or shortly thereafter. On
account of our Springs being very back-
ward of late years, there is not much ad-
vantage gained in planting them any
earlier. As my room is very limited I
plant them 8x13, and they do first rate
at that distance apart. Due attention is
paid to the hoeing and watering when
the weather is continually dry. About
July 15 we topdress them'with some well
rotted manure, one-and-one-half inches
deep ; this serves as a gentle stimulant
as well as to prevent drying out so fast.
I think for this latitude that Septem-
ber 25 is about the right time for hous-
ing them. Earlier it is usually very hot,
and later there is danger from frost nip-
ping the early buds. I did not get mine
planted last year year until October 10,
on account of delay in other work. It
was very risky, but as it turned out a
very warm Pall it suited them exactly.
I always lift them with a ball of soil,as I
entirely disagree with a great many
other writers of shaking off all the soil.
Of course, there are a few that will lose
the soil if you are ever so careful, but I
think it entirely wrong according to
theory, let alone practice, to treat them
so roughly and then expect them to do
the work that they should do. I have
often seen reports of growers losing a
great deal of their stock, and often
blaming the hot weather as the cause,
but I certainly attribute it to this mode
of treatment. I, for one, would not be
afraid to lift them at any time, no mat-
ter how hot, but it would require more
care to bring them through.
We plant them in about four inches of
soil on a bench, of course, watering
them as we plant, and after finishing go
over them several times with the hose
until thoroughly damp all through. We
syringe them twice a day, keeping them
rather on the dry side until they get a
start. We keep the house rather close
during the day, but give them plenty of
air at night. We shaded the house last
season, the weather being very hot, by
sprinkling the glass with the hose and
then throwing sifted soil on it. This
answered first rate. After a week or so
they need no more shade, we remove it,
by watering with the hose, if we do not
have rain. The soil consists of two-
thirds rotted sod to one-third rotted
manure. I keep the temperature at
about 50 to 55 degrees at night, not being
particular to a degree or two as long as
it does not get higher or lower than the
above mentioned. In day time about 60
degrees with steam heat, with ten de-
grees higher in sunshine with proper
ventilation. Syringe them on all bright
days. Now, I do not believe in rushing
up the temperature, as some writers ad-
vocate, just to get a few more flowers.
I think probably this is more the cause
of rust that I read about so much, but
do not want to see, than anything else,
and how can you expect to get good
stock from such treatment. Of course,
we grow them in considerable higher
temperature than we used to do, as it
has been found necessary to do so to
make a living at it. I support them
with common chicken wire two feet
wide and bent in the middle, keeping
the wire in place with wire pins. This
gives plenty of circulation of air as well
as making it easy to clean, easy to top-
dress or apply liquid manure, which I
give them once in a while when
I think they need it, no regularity
about it at all as 1 think this not at all
necessary. If the wire is nested and
well taken care of when not wanted it
will last for years, being galvanized, and
repays itself in one season. I fumigate
usually about every four or five days as a
preventive. Have not seen an aphis on
the plants this season, and so far have
not been troubled with disease, with the
exception of Edna Craig, which is quite
bad, the lower leaves all drying, but
does not seem to spread to other varie-
ties. I have lost some plants of Lizzie
McGowan as was discussed at our last
meeting from their gradually dying.
Whether this is a disease or not I do not
know, but it seems peculiar that it is
only this variety and it seems to be in
the plant itself ; not attacking the others
next to it but only in different parts of the
house. I sometimes think it comes from
watering, but cannot determine whether
it is so or not.
Now as to varieties, I have this season
grown eighteen varieties, which does not
pay anyhow in my limited space, which
consists of one three-fourth span house
70 by 30. But I will just mention those
that have done so well. As we usually
place white at the head of most cut
flowers that are grown, first comes Lizzie
McGowan, for why : it is the most
prolific bloomer, the cleanest and can be
planted closer than any other variety.
It is always in bloom. Second in white.
Silver Spray, also an old favorite, but I
prefer the former because Silver Spray
requires more cleaning, more room and
has a tendency to split. Next pink
which is almost as much in demand as
white. First, Daybreak ; it is sure a de-
licate pink color, has good long stiff
flowers, and is a most proliflc bloomer.
Next Madame Diaz Albertini, and a very
beautiful one it is, very large, blooms
very sweet scented and beautifully
fringed, and I think does not conflict with
Daybreak, as it is of an entirely different
color. Wm. Scott also is a No. 1 variety,
a good clean healthy grower, with very
large blooms. It would be better if it
had a stouter stem. Richmond is very
fine but an off color, but much better
than a poor red, for which color it is
sometimes substituted. Tidal Wave is
another old favorite and can be used the
same as Richmond, but certainly fades
very quickly. Yellow, I have grown
Golden Triumph for two seasons and
with me it is certainly wrongly named.
Lastly, red, I have not got the one we are
all looking for, although I have three
varieties, viz. : Hector, New Jersey and
Garfield. The first comes too lite, the
second has not given so far with me
scarcely a perfect flower. I intend to
keep only Garfield; several of us saw one
or two new reds at our last show, but I
for one could see no improvement in
them. The raisers may be able to grow
them good, but they had that same wilty
appearance that most reds have after
being picked for a short time. I have
ordered a few of the new varieties, as we
must certainly try a few if we want (o
be successful carnation growers, and I
have no doubt that in the future our
specialists will give us some grand varie-
ties, and I think that the divine flower
will rank equal to the queen of flowers,
with which we are all acquainted.
Yorkville, N. Y.
Geoege H. Benedict has built a new
and finely finished and appointed office.
He is shipping a good deal, has a fine lot
of violets, roses and callas, does not
grow Harriesi or much else in bulbs.
J. S. H.
Oneida, N. Y.
Trade has been fair during Lent, with
prospects of good business for Easter.
Weather mild and bright, and supply of
flowers promises to be good. J. S. H.
Xhe Klortst's Exchange,
295
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STOCKS OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
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Eeoeived 1st Premium for "best seed-
line of any color " at Philadelphia, Not.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" 1 like Its color better than Daybreafe."
■""-TIN LONSD
e desired."
W. A. MANDA.
Hooted cuttings, JIO.OO per 100;
S80.00 par lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. B. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET Lady Campbell, rooted runners,
S3.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
JIHEH WBITIMG MEMTIOW THE FtORIST'S EJtCMAMOE
NEW CARNATIONS
These four varieties every grower shoum
have. The flowere find sure sales at good prices.
True scarlets and whiles are in demand.
»10 per 100; S75 per 1000.
We have extra fine stock of Diaz Albertini,
■Wm.. Scott, Eliz. Keynolds, Bicimond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR BONNAFFON,
A general favorite. Extra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
50o. each, S5 per doz., »35 per 100.
Send for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
WHEWWRrriMB MEH-nowtHEnoBwra tXCHAHOr
The Jacqueminot Carnation
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Free from Bust and Disease. Send for
Price List.
J. T. DEWITT, BRISTOL, PA.
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Has SO many good qualities that it may pay yo" *<> '°y„^f"f ,'*-J:" ^?J,S^
n hriVht- primson-soiirlet lack ng the black usually found m tnis class.
Send for deStive circular. Enclose 10 cents aud we will mail you long
ftem Sample btooms If they look dull on arrival they, have been
stem »»™P'|,''in°'a""or frozen. Notify us and we will ship again.
lOO $IO.OO; per lOOO, $80.00. 2BO at lOOO rate.
Prios, per dox., $2.0O ;
PETER FISHER & CO., ELLIS (Norfolk Co.), MASS.
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1 Violets, free from spot, Sl.OO per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000. All JIO orders or over express paid . *
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IMMENSE STOCK OF
Carnation Booted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Bust or
other Disease ; 60 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send for price list. ■
JOS. RENARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
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SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
most beautiful fancy Carnation yet
ottered. We Invite all interested to
and see it growing and blooming.
heiilthy and exceedingly produc-
tive- in form, size and elegance far in advance of anything now m sigh^ Two houses fl^^^^
HELEN KELLER! ]
commencing March 15th, 1894.
«90.00 per 1000.
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT at WASHINGTON, D. C,
November, 1893; and at Convention of
CARNATION SOCIETY at INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. a
EDWIN LONSDALE,
Chestnut Hill. - - - Phila. Pa.
JOHN N. MAY,
Summit, - - - New Jersey.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
Ready for immediate delivery. $13.00 per
1000 and upwards.
Silver Spray, Wm. Soolt, E. Pierson,
Lizzie McGowan, Daybreak, Poriia,
Blanche, Edna Craig, Pres. Garfield,
Golden Gate, Annie PIxley, Wabaeh,
J. J. Harrison, M. Alberlinl, TIdle Wave,
Dr. Smart, Nancy Hanks, T. Cartledge.
Varieties of 1894, ready April 1st.
The Stuart (.scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis. Uncle John (white) and
Helen Keller received certificates of merit at
same place. Goldfinch (yellow) and B. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, Mich.
CARNATIONS
Booted uttings of tke following varieties
now Beady. Entirely free from rust.
I have never had rust on the place.
POETIA Sl.OO
UTLXXE McGOWAN l-OO
PITBITAN 1-*^
14EI.I.IE LEWIS l-I^O
FBED. DOENER l-BO
AUEOBA 1-50
100,000 Rooted Cuttings Carnations ready. If
wanted by mail add 10c. per 100 for postage.
COLEUS.
A large stock of strong rooted cuttings ready.
Price 60 cts. per 100 ; many nice varieties.
If Coleus are wanted by mail add 10 cents
per 100 for postage. 60,000 ready.
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana.... 50c. per 100
" P. Major 50c. "
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shtpplDg, beinjr
8 miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
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♦ CARNATIONS.*
LADY EMMA, winner of two first
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
Per 100. PerlOlO.
Daybreak $2.50 $20.00
Lizzie McGowan ... 3 00 15.00
White Dove 2.00 15.00
Puritan 2.00 15.00
J. J. Harrison 3.00 15.00
Peachblow Coronet . . . 2.00 15.00
Crimson Coronet .... 2.00 15.00
Columbia 2.50
American Flag 2.00
Tidal Wave 3.00
Thomas Cartledge . . . 3.00
Spartan 300
Wm. Scott 5.00
Mme. Diaz Albertini . . 5.00
Edna Craig ■ • 5.00
CASH WITH OEDEB.
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VARIETIES GOOD.
CUTTINGS GOOD.
Mzzle McGowan, Silver Spray, Aurora, Grace Darling, Portia, J. B. Freeman
and Fred. Dovner, 81-25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Dayhreak, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per
1000. Edna Craig, $8.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
PANSIES.
ANNIE PIXLEY AND HELEN KELLER.
Pixley is one of those beautiful light pinks
with a fair sized flower of model form and
, good strong calyx. With ordinary culture
, stems can be cut twenty inches long and
, the growth is strong and healthy.
\ Keller j-ou know all about ; they are both
, sure to make good paying varieties for cut
, flowers. Price per 100, $13.00; per 1000,
> $100.00 for Pixley; and for Keller, per 100,
, $12.00; per 1000, $90.00.
I can still supply a tew of those seedling
plants at $5.00 per 1000 or T6 cents per 100. .
Blooming plants in season at $13.00 and .
$15.00 per 1000. The same good strain I
always have.
cERAMivms.
Booted Cuttings of a flrst-class assort-
ment, unlabeled, $10.00 per 1000; labeled,
$12.60 per 1000.
No list published and terms are cash
before shipping or C. O. D.
Carnations=Panic Bargains
Per 1000
Lady Emma or Portia $55 *
White Dove
Lizzie McGowan
Scliaffer
Coleus, Booted Cuttings, 90 cts. per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Alternanthera, trans-
; planted, good and stocky, $1.35 per 100. mbstioh papee.
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ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. \
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10 uo
10 00
10 00
Grace wiide'r 10 00
Mrs. Eobt. Hitt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
Wliite Wings 10 Uu
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gates '. 10 00
American Flag 10 00
Attraction 15 00
J. J. Harrison 16 UO
Aurora 15 00
Louise Porsch 15 UU
Nellie Lewis 16 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Strictly Cash with order.
Per 1000
Pearl $20 00
Edna Craig 30 00
Daybreak 20 00
ThoB. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phlpps 26 OO
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Bichmond 35 00
W^abash 26 00
Western Pride 35 00
Dr. Smart 26 00
Purdue 35 00
Florence Van Beyper 35 00
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey. 35 00
Orders filled in rotation.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.,
MENTION PAPER.
BELLEYILLE, N. J.-1.
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The Rlorisx's Kxchanoe.
The Growers of Richmond, Ind.
Pew establishments in the Western coun-
try are more universally or favorably known
than that of E. G. Hill & Co., of Richmond,
and one would travel a long distance before
meeting a more genial host than the senior
member of the firm— Gurney Hill, as he is
familiarly called.
A general assortment of plants and flow-
ers is raised here, for wholesale principally,
considerable space being devoted to gera-
niums. Among the best varieties observed
were:
Midsummer, a single white, with salmon
center, a very large round flower. The aim
of this firm is to increase the size of the
flowers of the geranium, and, so far, re-
sults have been very satisfactory.
Hecla is an intense scarlet of greatly in-
creased size.
Fred. Kanst was raised by this firm; the
color is soft scarlet ; the plant is a very free
bloomer and stands the hot sun well.
Nellie Woods is a white, with a light sal-
mon center.
Conde is a self color, a pure crimson scar-
let; Juliet, golden salmon; L. Swartling, a
deep salmon, striped and flaked with pink
and white, is a very pretty variety.
Ben Schroeder is also one of the firm's
raising. The flower is very round, the color
is pink, and it is a first-class variety, either
for market purposes or bedding. The
floweris double the size of the old Master
Christine, so long and favorably known.
Bill Nye has large trusses of flowers, a
golden salmon, shaded white. An EngHsh
variety seen here is James Kelway, a vel-
vety scarlet, with lots of texture.
Great attention is being given to improv-
ing the Mirande section ; the additions from
Europe and the seedlings raised by this
firm promise something very unique and
useful in this section of geraniums. One of
the best is Comtesse de Neutemiers as
larger, deeper, and darker than the original
Mirande. There are seedlings of this type
of an intense scarlet, with the white mark-
ings incident to the section.
In the Bruant section the most noticeable
are Aurora Borealis, single, salmon scarlet ;
J. J. Harrison, double, a cherry crimson ; W.
P. Simmons, an intense scarlet, single;
Colonel Dodds, with florets nearly three
inches across, of a rosy scarlet tinge. These
are the latest additions to this section, and,
Mr. Hill informs me, they are in great de-
mand on account of their ability to stand
the hot sun of our climate.
Perhaps the best white seen here is Mrs.
J. M. Gaar. It will, says Mr. Hill, stand
wherever Queen of the West or other tried
bedders have stood. Madonna is a pretty
apple blossom pink.
Two of the finest ivy-leaved geraniums
seen are General Championnet and Incom-
parable, distancing the well-known and
popular Charles Turner both in size and
texture of the flowers.
"Geraniums are being sold by the five
hundred and thousand lots this season,"
said Mr. Hill; "we never knew anything
like it."
Carnations are also a feature here. A
large number of seedlings are being raised,
some of which show decided merit. One of
the best is Champion, which came second to
The Stuart in the contest at carnation exhi-
ition at Indianapolis. It is a cross between
Garfield and Portia, combining the good
qualities of both, but much larger in size;
a strong stemmed, free growing sort.
Of the other seedlings observed, the
pollen was taken from Edna Craig and the
seed parents were Buttercup, Red Cross,
Daybreak and Mrs. Reynolds; about seventy
per rent, of them turned out double flowers.
Talking on carnations Mr. Hill said: "I
place Albertini first on the list of really mer-
itorious ones.
"William Scott is the most profitable pink
for commercial purposes.
"Edna Craig has been a disappointment
to us ; not only a disappointment, but a
mortification. Previous to this year it was
all that could be desired, possessing every
good quality, and why the variety should
succumb to bacterial trouble, as it has done,
is beyond our comprehension at the present
time. I think if care be taken in the selec-
tion of the cuttings it will still pay to give
this variety a further trial. Probably the
cause of its weakness is due to over-propa-
gation.
"Emily Pierson is a fine strong grower,
but very closely allied to the old Garfield.
It did not, with us, commence blooming
early enough before the holidays.
"Governor Russell. With us it has come
streaked with crimson, and below the aver-
age in size ; also a little too late in the sea-
son in coming into bloom,
"Orange Blossom is a very pretty variety;
" ' "' nparisonwith the varie-
but too small i
ties of the present day to be worthy of ex-
tended growth,
"Red Cross is a red we think well of; it is
quite free in production of bloom; it has
one fault — al times it bursts slightly, but
otherwise the color and size of the bloom
warrant it being grown, I think it is infln-
itely better than Fred. Dorner.
"Uncle John. Taking all things into con-
sideration, it is the best white to date.
"Puritan has done nicely with us. We
think it a profitable sort to grow, and like it
on account of its coming into bloom so early in
the season.
"Daybreak is one of the most profitable
varieties that can be grown to-day.
"The Stuart. It is not tree from white
spots occasionally, but only a very small
percentage of blooms have that tendency.
It is in excellent health and has been bloom-
ing freely ever since it was brought into the
house. It has strong stems and is unusually
free in blooming qualities. It looks to me
to have some combinations of a really first-
class carnation. (This opinion was verified
by the judges at Indianapolis.)
"Fred. Dorner is esteemed by a great
many in the West, and grown more largely
there than any other scarlet in spite of its
fault of bursting. It it- a great producer.
"Tidal Wave is too small when placed
alongside the newer introductions. Will
not bother with it any more.
" Buttercup is a pretty thing; but I rather
think Bouton d'Or is to supplant it.
"We foolishly used old rose soil last sea-
son for our carnations, and there has not
been enough substance in it to support the
plants, and we shall never do it again. A
little soot water tones up the plants, and we
imagine that it helps the color of the bloom."
A large stock of moss roses is grown for
propagating from, all the best sorts being
used for that purpose ; among them are:
Mme, Moreau, Salet, Crimson Globe, Mme,
E. Michel, Glory of Mosses, Marie Pazin-
sterre and Zenobia, Of hybrids the princi-
pal kinds raised are : Mabel Morrison, Mme,
Chas, Wood, Duke of Edinburgh, Baroness
Rothschild, Ulrich Brunner, Anna de Dies-
bach, Magna Charta, Paul Neyron, Fisher
Holmes and others.
Senator McNaughton is considered a good
serviceable variety here; it flowers freely
and continuously and is a better grower
than Perle,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria did splendidly
all Summer, and also in Winter, As an evi-
dence of Mr, Hill's faith in this variety, he
is growing an immense stock of it, Testout
is also well thought of.
Bridesmaid Mr. Hill characterizes as the
finest introduction of late years.
A large quantity of young stock is being
raised from hard wood cuttings.
Some excellent young plants of chrysan-
themums—Mrs. E. G. Hill, DaiUedouze,
Challenge, Interocean, Major Bonaffon and
others of Mr. Hill's introductions— were
noticed here. He says over eleven thousand
of these novelties have already been sold.
Begonias have not been so extensively
grown as m former years, but the firm in-
tends to again raise them in quantity. Fine
collections of variegated rubbers, Pandanus
Veitchii and cannas; among the latter, El-
dorado, yellow, and Beauty of Foitevene,
crimson, are considered the best of their
colors.
_ Gause & Co. do a large retail trade, espe-
cially in roses; among the varieties pre-
ferred are : La Prance, Sunset, Etoile de
Lyon and Marechal Niel. Some 250 kinds
are grown. Bedding plants are raised in
numbers, the geraniums being well grown.
Several good plants of rex begonias show tip
well. A large number of azaleas are being
raised for the Easter trade.
Beach & Co. also grow largely for the re-
tail trade; their Harrisii and cinerarias be-
ing especially fine. The former are grown
in beds. Geraniums are also raised in quan-
tity, all of the best bedders being found in
the collection. Grevillea robusta is highly
esteemed here as a decorative plant. A fine
collection of roses is also raised; Bride
seeming to thrive excellently.
FULLE Bros, is a flrm, in the suburbs of
Richmond, just recently started. They
grow a general assortment of stock, and re-
ported business fair.
Wm. F. Behring also does a retail trade;
he has some very fine geraniums. Business
is picking up. W.
Worcester, Mass.
The first of this year's series of exhibi-
tions of the Worcester County Horticul-
tural Society was held on Thursday, March
8. The exhibition was a magnificent one,
and a surprising success.
H. F. A. Lange took several first premi-
ums, among them the prize for hyacinths,
carnations and cut flowers. C. D. Thayer,
F. A. Blake, H, A, Jones, H, B, Watts, of
Leicester, W. J, Wood and Mrs, A, A.
on were also among the prize-takers.
WE PAY THE EXPRESS.
100,000 PANSIES, srown from seed that has
no superior, atrone stocky plants, once trans-
planted. 60 otB. per 100; $4.50 per 1000.
MAMMOTH VERBENAS, in all the most
brilliant lolors. 70 ots. per 100; $5.50 per 1000.
Delivered free at your door.
S. WHITTON & SONS,
Wholesale Florlsta,
9-11 Robert Street, - UTICA, N. Y,
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES
Large strong plants from tlie open ground.
in bud and bloom,
$1 7S PER 100; $15.00 PER 1000.
FEVERFEW.
Kooted cuttings, SI. 75 per 100.
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake Tiew, Mass.
CARNATIONS.
Newer kinds and novelties. $3 00 to 12 00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Ageratum and Alternantliera,
6O0. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1,000. Coleus
and Verbenas, 75c. per 100 : $6.00 per
1,000. Ampelopsis Veltcliii, 31^ in.,
strong:, $3,00 per 100, Ampelopsis
Veitchii, $3,00 to $4.00 per 100.
For other stocic see list Two houses full of
cuttings ready for shipment.
JOHN J. GONNELLY, - Bryn Mawr, Pa.
WHEN WRtTING MEWTION THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
I have a surplus of the following plants fine stoclt
in 2)4 Inch pots, that I offer for half their value for
FUCHSIAS-Finestr
dou
■, »2.5
rlOO.
ued varieties, single and
A GEB. A T UM— Dbl. white and bine. W.OO per 100.
1.0BE I.I A -Dwarf blue, S1.50 per 100.
• ". WHITEPETUNIAS, S2 50perlOO.
C A KN AT I ONS -Leading vars. *2 and *3 per 100.
Cash with order.
JAB. nORAN, BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
rvlCDN/N/- FRI
H ted rooted cuttings
, twelve kinds, per
B, fine, per 100. $5 00,
, per 100, SiS 00; 2iim .
- --' -" :100,
nd Portia, per 100. *1.25. Fred Cr
and Aurora, per 100. *200. Petun
double rooted cuttings, per 100. $1,50, Pausies,
flrat-ciass transplanted, per 100. 75c. Cash with order,
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.
IVHENWRmiMCMENTIOHTHFn.OgtSTiSt«CHe>' —
CARNATIONS,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
HYDRANGEAS,
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
Absoliisely free fr
$8.00 per 1,000.
Send for trade list.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING,
Elmwood Ave. & 68(h SI., PHILA., PA.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE COIvXIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. a. HUNX, Terre Haute, Ind.
20,000
ERANienS
Of the following varieties in 2i in. pols, ready for 4 in.
WILL MAKE FINE EARLY
- - MARKET PLANTS - -
Heterantlie, Francois Arrago, Grand Chancellor, R. Brette, Tour Eiffel,
La Favorite, Pauline Lucca, Souv. Mirande, Blanciie Moulas, Del Rosso,
iVIrs. E. G, Hill, A, Marne, Glori de St. Louis, Mme. Sallcroi,
$2.50 per 100 ; $20 00 per looo. Rooted Cuttings in good variety, $1.50
per 100. Bronze varieties from thumb pots, $2.50 per 100. Argentea
Guttata and Bertha Chateaurocher, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
Vernon and Semp. Rosea, $3.00 per 100. Oxalis Ortgiesi, $3.00 per 100.
ROSES
2'4 AND 2H INCH POTS.
C. Soupert, Meteor, La France, Boule de Neige, Etoile de Lyon, Albany, Perle, Striped
La France, Rainbow, White La France, Luciole, Bride, Bridesmaid, C. Mermet, I3.00 per
100 ; $25.00 per 1000. White Moss, $5.00 per 100.
GEO. A. MEAD,
MAPLE GROVE GREENHOUSES,
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
CASH WITH ORDER (
ONE-FOURTH CASH
AND BALANCE C.O.D.
THE. l^LORIST'S EXCHANGED.
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New York,
^he Market.
Business during the past Aveek
has been about as dull as it possibly can
he. There is an abundance of flowers
of every description, more especially of
soft, and therefore inferior, grades. The
weather during the week has been a
puzzle to the grower; in the earljr part
Spring had apparently arrived for good,
when suddenly the thermometer fell on
Thursday, and the ground was covered
with a thin coating of snow. Violets
have been very plentiful, and are likely
to be for some time ; the highest figure
obtained has been 75c. per 100. There
lias been a slight decline in the price of
roses ; extra Jacqs bring $20. Good car-
nations are selling better, and have main-
tained the figures quoted last week.
Bulbous flowers are weekly becoming
more plentiful. The highest figure real-
ized for tulips is $4; nai'cissus and hya-
cinths, $2 per 100. Lily of the Valley is
^oing slowly at $3 per 100 for the best.
Lilac sells at from 50c. to 75c. per bunch.
Harrisii lilies are in abundance; $6 is
the limit for these.
There has been but little doing in the
retail stores, and the bulk of the consign-
ments arriving have been disposed of on
the street.
From present indications there will be
no scarcity of flowers for Easter, but in
.all likelihood the prices will be lower
than obtained in previous years. Several
■wholesale houses have made extensive
preparations, anticipating a large de-
mand.
Burns & Raymor have received an
•order for 20,000 Harrisii from one firm
alone. John Young will have large
stocks of all kinds of seasonable flowers.
He has been requested by several growers
to handle their supplies of rose, violet and
•carnation plants.
H. A. Bavli.h is receiving some ex-
cellent carnations from Long Island
growers. J. K. Allen is handling very
fine La France and violets ; Hoffmann is
■getting some good white violets and
American Beauty, and Frank D. Hunter
very good Jacqs. W. F. Sheridan, E. C,
Horan, Millang Bros., Thos. Young, Jr. ;
Bebus & Patterson, and other wholesalers
■\vill provide sufficient cut flowers for all
demands.
Visitors.
E. C. Ludwig and J. L. Wyland, of
Allegheny City, Pa., were in town look-
ing out for Easter supplies ; as also was
Danl B. Long, of Buffalo, pushing his
floral photos. •
Around Town.
The medals awarded at the last chrys-
anthemum show have now been distrib-
'Uted to those who captured them.
A baseball club is about to be orga-
nized among the wholesale men and
their employes. The leading spirits are
W. H. Gunther and J. Skelly, of Thos.
Young, Jr. They have obtained some
good talent and expect, after a little
practice, to meet and conquer all comers.
The greenhouses of Chas. Ammann,
Harlem, were in too close proximity
to the bombs lately found in that locality
to be safe, and it was well the miscreants
who contemplated destruction were frus-
trated in their diabolical work.
KoFFMANN, the Smilax King, will sail
for Eui^ope after the rush of the Easter
liolidays.
The auction sales of William Elliott
and August Rolker commenced this week.
Stocks went rather slow.
Ex-Alderman John Morris has just
been appointed by the governor and con-
firmed by the Senate, as notary public for
another term of two j'ears. The alder-
man has been urged by prominent men
in the eighth congressional district, to
allow the use of his name as a candidate
for Congress. Mr. Morris will take the
• suggestion into consideration.
The plant market in Union Square
will open on Saturday, April 7th.
Chicago.
Mr. T. IT. Keenan has ceased to repre-
sent the Florists' Exchange in this city.
This step has been taken on account of
pressure of other work, and consequent
inability to give the necessary time to the
interests of the paper.
Boston.
Easter Preparations.
Probably never before in the his-
tory of the trade has there been such agen-
eral preparation for Easter, and while this
tact is being demonstrated in every little
detail which developes and concentrates
into six days of veritable labor, the conclu-
sion is advanced that for the future our
holiday trade will be the greatest factor in
the year's business.
This fact has been prominent, to a de-
gree, in the past, but the tendency in this
direction is more pronounced as the years
pass, and while the daily trade may be
sustaining or fairly profitable we must
look to Easter, Christmas, Decoration
Day, and other special holidays tor big re-
turns and extra profits.
An increased plant trade is expected this
year, including longiflorum and Harrisii
lilies, hydrangeas, spiraea, azaleas, tulips,
and other bulbous sorts in pots, and every
circumstance points to a realization of this
fact.
There is plenty of stock on the market at
present and the returns are medium, but
the finer grades are always salable and in
demand.
Some very fine long stem Mermet and
Bride are reasonable in price, and, in fact,
there are but few of the poorer grades to
be seen. Brunner, Magna Charta,
Meteor, Jaoqueminoc, and Beauty are ar-
riving in increased quantities, and with
the number of hybrids, a large variety oE
ro=fPS is now obtainable.
If the business of the next few weeks
does not increase it will not be because of
poor stock.
Carnations are scarce, especially white
kinds, and command a good price. Some
of medium grade brought f3 per hundred
this week, but the greater part is sold for
St 50 to $a. LoDgiEIorum, Harrisii, candi-
dum and calla lilies are plentiful and sales
medium. Bulbous stock continues plen-
tiful. Daffodils are selling at three
bunches for $1 : hyacinths, $3 to $3 per
hundred ; narcissus, poeticus, and paper
white, II to $3 ; Tulips, $2 to $3, and f ree-
sia, 75c. to i$l. Violets are everywhere,
and although the supply is heavy the sales
are enormous. It may be considered the
favorite bloom of the season. The large
manufacture and sale of imitation violets
in the early season seems to have increased
the desire for the genuine article to the
extent of almost a craze. Spiraea, pansies,
heliotrope, genistas, valley and smilax
hold an even supply.
The Retail Stores.
Among the retailers those who
have show windows are taking advantage
of this fact by dressing them with the
latest plants and flowers on the market.
W. E. Doyle's exhibition includes a vase
each of Baroness Rothschild, Madame G-ab-
riel Luizet, Jacqueminot, Brunner, Magna
Charta and IVIeteorinterspersed with smal-
ler varieties of flowers and backed by calla
longiflorum and candidum lilies. Speci-
men Cattleyas and coelogynes are hung in
the centre forming a pretty picture.
BOWDITOH & Co. have a special decora-
tion of bulbous stock in pans and boxes.
Dutch hyacinths and tulips in a variety of
colors form the foreground with rows of
yellow narcissus and lilies in the rear.
Roses and carnations have also a place.
Galtin Bros, devote one window to
azaleas in pots with all the colors for
which this plant is famous. The other
window is dressed with an assortment of
cut flowers including new hybrid roses and
rare orchids. Adiantums Farleyense and
cuneatum are hung in each window. The
green of the ferns and bright colors o£
roses and carnations form a pleasing con-
trast.
W. A. TWOMBLr's window is dressed
with a mixture of fine grade cut blooms
and includes nearly all the popular sorts
of the season. Bulbous stock in pans and
longiflorum lilies in pots with Brunner,
Jacqueminot and hybrid roses comprise
the show.
Here and There.
Edward Hatch was entertained
at the Thorndyke, Saturday evening,
March 10, by Gardeners and Florists'
friends to the number of twenty-five. Dur-
ing the festivities which followed, a dia-
mond ring was presented to the guest with
the best wishes of the donors. The gather-
ing was a notable one and represented
nearly all branches of the trade.
A. W. Crockeobd, of Medtord, met
with a severe loss'reeently by the freezing
of his several houses of ro^es. An accident
to the boiler at the time of the last cold
snap was responsible for the damage.
Mr. Sylvester Baxter addressed a
large audience at Horticultural Hall,
March 10, on the subject of " Our Forest
Reservations," predicting a rosy future
for this city.
Philadelphia,
market Notes.
The past week has been very quiet
among the florists, very little of any spec-
ial importance taking place.
Flowers are very plentiful and therefore
prices are low. In roses, hybrids bring
from $30 to $30 ; Jacqs.. $12. Edwards, of
Bridgeton, is sending in some very good
ones which are readily taken up.
Bride, Mermet and La France bring $6,
although many have been sold for less this
past week. I notice some very nice Niphe-
tos now ; they bring $4. Good Beauty are
scarce ; the best bring $25.
Carnations are very plentiful ; good ones
bring $1.50. I observe some very fine
Sweetbrier and Ophelia which come from
Ed. Swayne.
L. Harrisii is now plentiful at $6 to $10 ;
L. candidum is also In, bringing $5 ; daffo-
dils are very good at $3 and 14. Smilax
still sells at $10 to $15. Some very good
f reesia are now in ; they bring $3, but these
are exceptionally good with long stems.
Gal las are really a glut just now ; $1 a
dozen is the general price. Violets can be
had now at 50o. per hundred fiowers for
double, and 30c. for single. Tulips have
gone very slow this season ; most florists
say the people have become tired of tulips
while others hold they are not shown
enouoh, but growers will evidently raise
them in less quantity next season.
Expectancy is the word now ; all look
forward to next week. Some retailers are
already looking for extra stores to keep
stock in. The general opinion seems to be
that there will be plentiful supplies on
hand ; the only hope is that the buyers will
be there also in large numbers.
Aronnd Town.
The Floral Exchange has removed
to 612 Chestnut St. , two doors below their
old location ; this removal took place on
Monday last, and was caused by altera-
tions being made in the building.
Daniel B. Long, of Buffalo, was in town
on Monday last on business.
John Wanamakee will open his flower
department on Saturday, March 17. His
representative has been around sounding
the commission men on the prices of flow-
ers and how many they could secure each
day.
Our friend RoBT. KiPT is just now
busily engaged taking the census of L.
Harrisii among the growers. Up to latest
reports he had accounted for 75,000 pots
filled with plants of this bulb only.
David Rost.
Baltimore.
The market.
Considering the warm weather we
have had, it is no wonder that flowers are
plentiful. A week ago indications pointed
to a plethora of stock for Easter ; but if
present weather continues, products will
be somewhat off, not only as regards qual-
ity, but quantity also.
Roses are sold on the street at five cents
each, and all kinds of roses at that. Beauty
included. Violets, as well as every other
kind of flowers, are very plentiful. It
would be foolish to quote prices ; for the
rule seems to be to get all you can.
Metliods.
With the slow demand for cut flow-
ers, and in view of the large supply, many
of our dealers have been puzzled to And a
way out of the dilemma. In consequence
every method has been tried to get rid of
flowers, and our dealers are selling their
surplus in different ways. Some have
lected a candy store as their dumping
ground, and had signs put out, stating
"Roses, your choice, five cents each." I1
seems as if some one had experienced a
failure with his hybrid roses. Other deal-
ers have put men on the street to sell their
surplus stock. Methods have been pur-
sued by our better class of dealers, at least
some of them, which they would not have
adopted openly with their names lent to
the transactions. Whether these methods
will bring good fruit is, however, doubtful.
The Club.
The election of officers took place at
last meeting. Mr. Fred. Burger was chosen
president; Wm. McRoberts, vice-presi-
dent; Wm. Feast, secretary; Wm. B.
Sands, treasurer ; Charles Wagner, libra-
rian, and Wm. Ekas, financial secretary.
The report of the treasurer showed the
Club to be in a very flourishing condition.
Unlike other clubs we have a large sur-
plus from our shows. There are 101 mem-
bers in good standing. The annual supper
was postponed on account of the death of
Mr. R. J. Halliday. (See obituary notice
in this issue.)
Mr. John Weidey is about again, and is
feeling
Pittsburg.
Calculations for Easter.
Spring weather still continues and
brings on the stock of flowers much too
fast to suit the growers. As this kind of
weatber was not expected, the growers, to
make certain of having things in bloom
for Easter, brought the bulb stock in early
enough to have it ready by that time, but
the most of the stock is alreadynowsalable
and will be bard to hold over until the
proper time, unless colder weatherprevails
from now on. It is somewhat difficult to
bring the plants in bloom within a week or
ten days of your calculations, especially so
early in the season, as too much depends
on the weather, but it is always better to
have them a little earlier than to be over-
stocked after Easter. Easter comes very
early this year, on March 25, but very few
of tbe present generation of florists will
live to see it fall on the same date again, as
it will be almost sixty years before it will
again happen, in 1951, Occasionally Easter
falls a few days sooner yet (the 22d of
March being the earliest date on which it
can fall), but at rare intervals of a hundred
years or more; the last Easter on that
date was in 1818, and it will again be as
early in 1970.
Trade Items.
Business for the week was fair, but
Saturday, which was a lovely day, brought
the people out in droves and helped make
trade very lively in cut flowers and bloom-
ing plants. Flowers are plentiful and orices
moderate. Roses averaged about $1 per
dozen, but can be bought almost daily at
50 cents per dozen, not, however, of the best
quality. Carnations sell well, none going
to waste. Violets have taken a tumble
and are sold at from 50 to 75 cents per
hundred ; they find a ready sale. From
present appearances lilies will be abundant
for Easter and will not command a very
high price, but meanwhile they are down to
about five cents apiece and go slow at that_
Notes About Town.
E. C. LUDWia left for New York
last Saturday to look up stock for his
Easter trade,
Supt. a. W. Bennett, of the Phipps
Conservatory, is in Chicago to see about
the new electiric fountain that has been
donated to the park, and which will be
placed on a terrace opposite the conserva-
tory.
One of our largest and most successful
growers of cut flowers, F. Burki, of Belle-
vue, a few miles from the city, has his place
in excellent shape and the stock in fine
condition for Easter trade. A fine lot of
roses, carnations and other stock was seen
in good shape. Mr. Burki grows the best
roses in our neighborhood ; his Bride,
Mermet and Perle, which constitute the
main crop, besides a few good other sorts,
were in fine condition and the blooms
were la.rge and perfect, with a clean foli-
age. Carnations, of which four or five
houses were planted of the best varieties,
were looking exceedingly well, except a
few varieties, among them Edna Craig,
which were found to be diseased. The
young stock for this year's planting out
.,^2j!j^<^..^!s,S*4l^
^AC-^^^t^^f*^
were in the cold frames in good condition
and thrifty. Two houses of violets in their
prime, with an abundance of bloom, also
those in the cold frame, looked well, only
the latter flowers had such short stems
and were not so salable. A house of sweet
peas was a sight, the plants as clean and
vigorous as could be desired, about coming
into bloom, and if the weather continues
warm will be in for Easter. Among the
lot was one plant, Blanche Ferry, in full
bloom, which was a surprise to Mr. Burki,
and he was saving it for seed on account of
its early blooming qualities. It has
bloomed right along, and every lateral
sends up a perfect flower with a long stem. ■
Before leaving the place a visit was
made to his boiler shed, situated almost 200
feet below the level of the houses, returning
the condensed steam by its own gravity
into the boiler with 75 pounds of steam on
the guage. The shed contains three large
boilers, of which one is of sufficient
capacity to heat the whole place, but two
are generally in use, being easier to flre
and safer. The supply pipe from the
boiler to the houses is a six-inch main to
the first range, and from there reduced to
a four-inch for the balance of the plant,
and the whole system works to perfection.
Natural gas is the fuel used. The man-
agement of the place is the secret of suc-
cess, as each man is placed in charge of a
department, and must devote his whole
time to his branch.
The Phipps CONSERVATORIES Were
visited by 20,000 people last Sunday. Too
much praise cannot be bestowed on the
grand efforts of the man who made all
this enjoyment possible for the people. A
great Easter display will be made and
about one-half of the houses will be UUed
with blooming plants. E. C. RsiNEMAN.
298
The KLORIST'S EXCHANGEi
Washington.
The Market.
Owing to the prolonged spell of
warm, sunny weather, roses are very plen-
tiful and of first-class quality. Harrisii
lilies, azaleas, genistas and the like which
were intended for Easter, are being forced
along too hurriedly. It is a hard matter
to find a cool house these days, Violets
were never more plentiful ■, tbey are sold
for a trifie on the street corners, notwith-
standing the enormous addition of houses
planted with carnations this Winter. The
market has never been glutted with
blooms. The prices of the flowers most
called for run about as follows : La France
and Bride, SI. 50 and S2: Meteor, $1.50 to
$3; Beauty. SI to $5; Watteville, $1.50:
Perle, $1; Kaiserin, S3; this rose has pleased
all who have handled it the past season.
Carnations, 35 to 50 cents ; hyacinths
(Dutch), $1.50 ; valley, 75 cents ; narcissus,
50 cents; tulips, 50 cents; Harrisii, S3 and
$3; violets, $1; azaleas in bloom, $1.50 to $3.
Fashionable Green.
Smilax has been a drug on the
market this season, scarcely any sale for it
at all. Asparagus has taken its place al-
most entirely and there is even a little too
much of it grown for the demand. Two or
three years ago we used to see beds of A.
tenuissimus ; now it would be ahard mat-
ter to find a plant of it in the city. Maiden
hairferns, principally cuneatum,Ballii and
Farleyense have been grown and disposed
of in larger quantities than ever. The new-
asparagus, A. decumbens, has been tried
on a small scale this season by one of the
growers, and he has been very successful
with it. It was grown on a narrow bench
fastened to the back wall of a warm house.
The sides and bottom of the bench are lined
with a thick coating of sphagnum moss
and dusted with bone meal; a rich com-
post is put in and the plants arranged in a
single row one foot apart. Tbey make
rapid headway, most of the growths at-
taining a length of about three feet. The
color is a bright emerald green. For bas-
ket work this species is unsurpassed in use-
fulness.
General Neirs.
Henry Pfister has grown some
remarkable cinerarias this season, several
of the flowers measuring three inches
across. He saves his own seed from year
to year, selecting those plants for seed
bearers which have the best developed and
largest flowers.
C. Strauss & Co. have just completed a
contract for five years with Mr. S. Lenton,
of Piru City, Ventura Co., Cal., for the ex-
clusive control of all his seedling carna-
tions disposed of east of the Rocky moun-
tains.
. Last week Washington was visited by
quite a crop of European bulb men ; some
of the florists had no less than seven of
them call during one day.
G. W. Oliver.
New Orleans, La.
The flower show which will take place in
"Washington Artillery Hall on March 29,
will, it is anticipated, be a grand success;
at least, the members of the Horticultural
Society are endeavoring to make it such.
Numerous special j>rizes have been do-
nated. Several florists who have not par-
ticipated in the past will enter this year,
and the contest for the prizes promises to
become very lively and interesting. A new
feature will be the exhibition of articles
appertaining to horticulture.
The love of plants and flowers in this
city is increasing steadily, and it cannot be
denied that this is caused to a great ex-
tent by the annual flower shows held by the
New Orleans HorticulturalSociety. Palms
especially are growing in popular favor,
and the time is perhaps not very distant
when these noble plants will be cultivated
as extensively as shade trees, nothing in
home gardens attracting the interest of
strangers more than majestic palms sur-
rounded by beautiful roses. There are in
different parts of this city some fine speci-
naens.
Some anxiety is manifested r-^garding
roses in bloom at the opening of the show,
the last few weeks of cold, wet weather
having checked them to a considerable ex-
tent, but it is hoped with favorable
weather they will recover rapidly.
Foreign Notes.
Hairy Chrysanthemums.— The National
Chrysanthemum Society of England has
provided a special class for hairy chrysan-
themums at their principal exhibition of
the year.
2Arkrk AAA strawberry and
jUUUjUUU Vegetable Plants
11.11.. i.<<iii>.ii.iiiii.i,piiai,.Maiia for ssle, 100 varieties
of strawberries. Catalogue FREE.
Will exchange a limited amount of Berry
Plants for rooted cattinys of Carnationsi
Coleus, Chrysanthemums and Roses.
E, J. HULL, Olyphant, Pa.
FLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
OUR SPECIALTIES.
Are offered at the very lowest rates. Have fully
^,000,000 Aspurasiis Roots, the best that cau
be grown. Varieties, ±*almetto, JBarr's Phila. Mam-
moth, and Conover's Colossal. 150,000 June
Budded Peach, of best leading sorts, including
largely of Elberta, new Crosby and Champion. Also
Apricot a " ■"
of one yeai
uponapplii
JLEX. PULLED, "^^^ZfiSlum, Milford, DeL
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
f*OXC>
•*u£^Im:bz
Several thousand
BOSTON MARKET LETTUCE PLANTS
Wliich have wintered over in frames.
flSPARilGUS ROOTS.
We liave a large stocU of Conover*s
Colossal Asparagus roots, which we offer at
the followiug very low prices :
Two year roots, ^2.50 per 1000; 5000 at ®3.25.
One " 3.00 per 1000; 5000 at 1.75.
No charge for packing. Our roots are
large and strong. Address,
JOS. HARRIS CO., Moreton Farm (P.O.), N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S
Olea Fragrans. -z-
Magnolia Fiiscata, Cape Jasmine, Cas-
uavina, Red Catley Giiava, variegated
Pittosporum, Camphor trees, Otaheite
oranges, Oranges and Lemons grafted
upon dwarf stocljs, and other desirable
plants for florists. 2000 Biota
aurea, nana, our new Dwarf Golden
Arbor vitas, a perfect Gem.
Send for trade list. Address,
P. J. BBRCKMA7«S,
Praitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, CA.
WH'l-N WRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHEISTIANA, PA.
your paper has accomplished all w
W. P. BKINTON.
ilil: New Apple, Pear and Nut Trees
Starr, the largest early apple; Paragon, and other valuable Bor
56 YEARS.
300 ACRES.
_ . Lincoln Core-
less, Seneca and Japan Golden Rnssett Pears in collections at reduced rates.
NUTS— Parry's Giant, Pedigree, Mammoth, Paragon, and other chestnuts.
"Walnuts— French, Parisian. Japan, English and Amercian. Pecans. AlmondB ani
Filberts. Elseagnus, Longipes, Hardy Oranges, Dwarf Rocky Mt.Cherriea^
free from insectB, black knot or other diseaseH. Small Fruits, Grape "Vines^
Currants, Etc. SHADE TREES— Immense stock of Poplars and Maples^
Ornamental Shrubs and Vines, ^^illustrated Bescriptive Catalogue Free.
POMONA NURSERIES. WILLIAM PARRY, PARRY, N. J.
500,000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
ConoTer's Colossal, One and Two Tears' Old.
Tbe roots are very fine and in perfect condition.
Very low rates will be quoted on large lots.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
We Offer at Prices to Suit the Times:
250,000 Z year Conover's Colossal Asparagus Roots.
175,000 2 year Barr's Mammoth Asparagus Roots.
200,000 2 year Palmetto Asparagus Roots.
100,000 Horse Radish Sets.
50,000 Rhubarb Roots.
500,000 Sharpless Strawberry Plants,
300,000 Michel's Early Strawberry Plants.
SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.
WM. R. BISHOP, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY.
TRKR8 FRtJIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES
LARGE GENERAL STOCK OF THE BEST.
Surplus in Peach, Pear, both Standard, and dwarf,
Plum, Cherry, etc. Exceedingly handsome lot of
Carolina Loinbarcly and Golden Poplars, Balm
'"of Grilead, Imperial Cut Leaves, Alder, etc.
W Largest lot of Shi'ubhery in the West ; Vines^
j^ Koses, Plants, etc. ,
4.0th YEAR. 1000 ACRES 28 GREENHOUSES.
THE STORRS & HARRISOM CO., Painesville, Lake Go. Ohio.
Special Net Cash Prices to tlie Trade, Spring:, '94.
20 at lOCiO rates in orOors o£ 120 and up. Terms Cash with order, Keforenoe, First Nat. Banli, Salem, Ohio.
EVERGREENS.
Irish Juniper, tp, 3 to 5 in
■' o to Sin
■' '• •■ 8 to 10 in
' 1 ft. & up
6 to 12 in
•• " 1 to 2 fl
■' " 2 to 3 ft
r yitffi American, tp, 5-12
"4 to 6 ft
' Calit'a sdig, 8 to 6 in
9 sdlg, 3 to 6 in
Chii
5 to 9
tp. 1 ft.
" Golden sdlg, 3 to 5
5 lo9
" T. Thumb. Plumosa2f
Balsam Fir, tp. 1 to 2 ft
Laroh, Eiiropean, tp, 1 to 2 ft,. .
Pine, Scotch & Aus. sdlg. 3 to 5 ii
Pine. Scotch & Aus. tp, 3 to 6 ii
" " 5 to 8 ii
■• " " " 5 to 10 li
" " 1 to 2 ft
White Pine, 6 to 10 in., tp.
IRISH JUNIPER
& Siberian Arbor Vitffl.
tp, 5to8 in.
1000 Seedlings, Trees, Etc.
40 00 AppleSeedlings, No. 1 (10M$28)
60 00 •• •• ■' 2 (10 M $16)
70 00 " " " 3 10 M $6)
90 00 Pear " " 1 (10 M $75)
18 00 Osage Orange, No. 1
30 00 Peach Trees, budded, 4 to 6 ft
40 00 EllysonPeaohTrees, 2 to 4 ft...
50 00 " " Seeds —
75 00 WMnnery Late & Bently Ap. 6 ft
18 UO Angers Quince, No. 1
36 00 Angers & Fontenay Quince. 2-4 ft
60 00 Ohio Buckeye & Bed Oat:, 6-12 in
60 00 Ohio Buckeye, 4 to 6 ft
80 00 Box Elder & Green Ash, 3 to 5'-
26 00
10 00
15 00
20 00
20 00
30 00
76 00
50 00
30 00
6 GO
)12in
1 to 2 ft
2 to 4 fl
Cherry (Serotina) & Iron Wd.l-2ft
Huckleberry Plants, 6 to 12 in. . .
Oalycanthus Floridus, 6 to 12 in
Esochorda Grandiflora, 6 to 12 iu
Chlonanthus, W. Fringe, 1 to 2 ft
Chestnut, Am. & Span., 5 to 12 iu
Flowering Dogwood, 1 to 2 f t. . . .
2to4ft....
4to6tt....
liombardy Poplar, 5 to 9 ft — ..
1000
3 00
2 00
1 00
8 CO
2 00
70 00
$100.
10 00
50 00
10 00
60 10
10 00
60 00
1 00
1 60
2 00
4 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
20 00
20 00
10 00
35 00
50 00
70 00
60 00
3 00
6 00
7 00
12 00
20 00
60 00
50 00
Sugi.. . . . . .
" 6 to 12 in. (lOM $25)
" 1 to 2 ft. (lOM $60)
Silver & Sugar Maple, 2 to 4 f t. . .
Paw Paw 4 Scarlet Maple, 1-2 ft
Tanner's Sumach, 2 to 8 ft
Judas Tree & Ky. Coffee, 1 to 2 ft
White Walnut (Butternut), 1 tt. .
2 to 4 ft
TREE SEEDS.
Apple Seed, F.Crab. Strat. bu.$12
Catalpa Teas Japan, hardy
Oalycanthus Floridus
Tupele Gum, Box Elder
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus F.
Magnolia Acuminata (10 lb. $6).
Mazzard Cherry. Strat. bu, $8,00
Peach Seed, Stratified, bu. 75c.
Persimmon & Kentucky Coffee
Pear Seed. Best Strat,. 10 lb,, $10
Witch Hazel, per ounce. 15c
Walnut, White Butternut, per bu,
Austrian Pine & European Larch
Norway Spruce. 10 lb, $5
ij Trees, Shrubbery, Tines, &c,
Maguolla Acuminata, 5 to 10 in . ,
, " " 2yr„l-2tt
1000
20 00
35 00
60 00
Tulip Poplar Seedlings, 1 yr 10 00
Trees, 1 to 2ft 20 00
' " " " 2 to 4 ft 130 CO
Persimmon and Purple Berberry 20 00
Althea Rose of Sharon, dbl., 6 ft:$100.
Purple Lilac & St'wberryTr,, l-2f ;30 00
Spirea Prunieolia & BiUiardi,l-3f |30 00
Lovett's Early & Winona Raspb'y 18 00
2 uu Palmer. Nemaha & Shaffer " 8 00
2 00 Gregg & Tyler Kaspb'y (lOM $60) 6 00
2 76 Lucretia Dewberry 8 OO
6 00 Ives Sdlg & Martha Grape, 2 yr!20 00
.6 00 Concord h Hartford, No. 1, 1 yril2 00
•• No. 1. 2yrl8 Oil
50 00 Worden & Pocklington. 2 yr
40 00 Moore's Early & Wyoming Iied.2y
6 00 Asparagus. Conover's & Palm'to.
10 00 [ Bhubarb, Victoria & Myatts
30 00
40 00
2 00
20 00
100, lyr.tpp'paid $3.00
100,2yr.tp " 6.00
1 for sample pages, illustrations, etc. , of book, Art of Propagation and for Catalogue with EUy son Peach in colors,
I are special prices and must note receipt of this card. j. JENKINS' NURSERIES, "Winona, Ollio.
FOR SEEDSMEN ONLY-TOBACCO DUST
r 5 Pound Packages, Z^^Jtltf^^'^
PACKED^ 24 Packages in h. A. STOOTHOFF>
( A G&SE. 331 Madison Av.,N.Y.C.
The Florist's Exchange^.
299
AUCTION
Address all communications regarding
the Sale of Plants or Bulbs at Public
Auction to 205 Greenwich Street, the old
stand of ROBERT B. YOUNG & CO.,
to whose business we succeed. First
auction March 16th, thereafter two sales
weekly, every Tuesday and Friday, at 10
A. M., sharp.
AUGUST RU'LKER, Auctioneer
AUGUST ROLKER & SOJfS, New York.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SPRING
OFFER.
in
in. No. of
pnce per
Dots high
Araca Lutescens....
6
20-21
.3-1
ti
24-30
7-K
1.26 12.00
7
30-86 10-12
2.00
'Cocos Plumosa
«
ao-36
2-3*
1.00
111
»ft.
3*
5.00
" "fine spec.
H
10 ft.
3-4
16.00
-CoryphaAustralis...
t>
15-18
5-a
.60 4.50
li
20-24
6-7
.76 7.00
7
26-30
7-8
1.26 12.00
-Chamaoropa Excelsa
n
15-18
6-7
.60 4.50
ti
20-24
7-H
.75 7.00
»
30
7-8
2.00
+
15-16
4-B
.50 4.60
fi
25-30
4-5
.75 7.00
ti
34-36
4-6
1.76
7
36-40
4-5
2.60
4-a(anla Borbonica.,
♦
15-lS
3-t
.25 2.20
h
18-20
4-6
.60 4.76
ti
2"-24
4-6
.80 7.50
7
21-28
5-6
1.10 ]0.00
Oreodoxia Regia
li
40-42
2-i)
.90 8.50
1)
48-54
3
1.50 14.00
7
60-66
3-4
2.00 13.60
III
7 ft.
3-1
4.00
'Phoonix Reollnata..
6
20-22
4_B»
.76 7.00
ti
24-26
6-6*
1.00 9.00
7
28-32
li-7
1.60 14.00
«
36-38
7-«
2.25 20.00
Ahapis j
6
20-24 8-10
1.00
Flabelllformisl
S
30-36 12-16
2.50
Seaforthia Elegans,
7
30-36
36-42
3-4
3-4
.75 7.00
1.00 9.60
K
42-48
4-6
2.25
Pandanus Utilis....
4
12-15
.40 3.76
S
li
18-20
20-24
.60 6.50
.85 8.00
Veltehii .
i
S
12-11
1-6
.50 4.76
1.00 9.60
ti
22-24
1.50
7
26-30
3U-32
2.00
2.60
III
24-38
3.00
Vi
42-44
6.00
specimens, $10 to $25 each.
♦Denotes part Seed Leaves.
Decorative Plants.
W. J.
HESSER,
Prop. Palm Gardent4,
-
Plattsmouth, Neb.
RISTS
ADIAHTUM
CUNEATUM.
NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
A large collection of choice Hothouse and Green-
house Plants, carefully grown, at low ] ' ^ -
and beautiful Bvergre*
stock i
ORCHIDS-
indiaD, Northern, .^t^.
PiEONIlflS-a collection of the finest in cultivation.
Hardy perennials. Phloxes, Japanese Iris, Roses,
Clematis, etc. New and Standard Fruits, etc.
D^~Catalogueon application.
JOHN SAUL Washington, D. C.
FOR SALF afi«estocl.of
DRACfENA INDIVISA.
3 to 3 feet hi-i-h, in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at S35.00
per 100 ; or $5.00 per doz. Fine for vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
ge:o. a. rackmam,
299)4 Woodward Ave., DETROIT, MICH.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIST"t EXCHANGE
RUBBERS.
Strong-, well-established, 6 in. pot plants, S to
3 ft., clean and healthy. Price, $6.00 per dozen,
or will excliang'e for young Roses, Pedes, K.
A. Victoria, etc., etc.
JOSEPH KIFT,
WEST CHESTER, - - - PA.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LEMUEL BALL, -
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Have You Tried gRNST KAUFMANN & CO.,
No. 113 North 4th St., Phila., Pa., for
FLORIST SUPPLIES,
Metallic Designs, Wheat Sheaves, Funeral Designs,
Celluloiti and Fancy Baskets, Cycas Leaves, Cape
Flower.s, Bouquet Paper, etc., or anything you want in tliat
line. I£ not, malie no mistake and Send Trial Order at Once.
We manufacture our own goods and are extensive importers.
Medal awartlecl at TVorld's Columbian Exposition. SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
ORCHIDS IN VARIETY.
FICUS ELASTICA,
Etc., for sale clieap. Send for ciitalogue.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
S3 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
Seedsman, lOS ANGELES, CAl.
Must be Sold=-.f.'rrp?p*J
HARDY CUT FERNS.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give ray whole at-
tention, and purchasers will iind my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
30,000 Aillantum Cuneatum. from 3K inch
pots, $4.00 per 100.
^0,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, e.xtra fine
plants, i inch pots, $8.00 per 100.
10,000 Assorted Ferns, best varieties for flor-
ists use, 2!^, 3, 3K inch pots, $4.00, $5.00,
$7.00 per 100.
1,500 EngUsIi Ivy, 3'A inch pots, $.5.00 per 100
1,500 Vinoa Var., 3'A inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
10,000 Ampelopsis Veitcliii, fine stock, 3 ft.,
2J4, 3)4, i}4 inch pots, $3.00, $6,00, $8.00
per 100.
500 Opliiopogou Jaburan Var., 3J4 inch
pots, $15.00 per 100.
10,000 Dracaena Xndivisa, 3 and 4 inch pots.
$5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Honeysucliles, assorted best varieties,
9H, 4Ji inch pots, $6.00 and S8.00 per 100.
1,000 Clematis Paniculata, strong- Plants.
three years old, $16.00 per 100.
10,000 Colons, 40 leading varieties, 2H and Si4
inch pots, S3.00 and $5.00 per 100.
2,000 Marguerite Daisies, bushy plants, in
liud and flower, 4, 5 and 6 inch pots, $8.00,
$15.00 and $30.00 per 100.
3.000 Salvia splendens, SJ^ inch pots, $3.00
per 100.
5,000 Geraniums, the best double and sing-le,
2J^, 3, and 3]4 inch pots, $3.00, $5.00 and
$8.00 per 100.
5,000 Chrysanthemums, stock plants, 12 best
large flowering vars. assorted, $5.00
per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud and flower, i'A, 5 and
6 inch pots, 25c., 40c. and 75o. each.
And a large variety of other Stock.
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
FlusliSng & Steinway Aves., ASTORIA, I,.I
St^t^Perries.*"'"'""""'"' "'"" """^ °' '="'>
WHEN WHITING MEWTIOM THE fUOaiST'S E«CH JWCP
NE1V YORK CITY.
We recommend the Fmbist's Bxohanse to every
iw F X*' *! *° excellent advertising medium.
that has thus far returned to us the best results
AUODST BOLKEE b SONS.
Areca Rubra.
each.
4 in. pots, 6 leaves, 2 it $0 60
7 " Splanta, 3ft 2 00
PHOENIX RECLINATA.
8 in pots, 4 ft $4 00
4 " 6Ieavoa,2ft 60
LATANIA BORBONICA.
10 in. pots, 6 ft. by 5 ft $8 00
8 ■• 4 " 4 00
7 " 3i" 3 00
6 " 3 •• 2 00
4 " 71eavefl,2ft 50
4 " lift 36
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft $10 00
10 ■■ 1 " 7 " .. 8 00
6 " 3plants,4" 3 60
6 ■• 3 " 3 " 2 00
4 " 1 " eieavea, 2 ft 50
Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in pots, 5 leaves, 16 in. 36
Pandanus Vsilchll, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 OU
7 •• 3" 2 60
Adianfum Farleyense. 4 in. pots, 60c.; 6 in,
pots, $1.00; 6 in. pots, $1.60; 7 in. pots,
$2.00; 10 In. pots 6 00
Cut Fronds, selected, per 100 10 00
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
H.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS in quantity. $0 cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, - - BOSTON.
WHEN WHrriHO IIEHTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXgHAHGr
FANCV. DAGGER.
4,000,000 EVERGREEN GUT FERNS
£;9PECIA1.I,X FOB FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN LOTS OF 5000 AND UPWARDS, $1.00 PER 1000. Ferns
furnished the year round. Special attention given to supplying
the Wholesale Trade.
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PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
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The vpell known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
nerfect system of packing, enables nie to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PK ICE LISTS ON APPJLICATION.
I WHEN WRITING MENTION THE Pt-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
LATANIA BORBONICA.
LATANIA BORBONICA,
We are iQ receipt of a second consiffnraent of fresh seeds of this useful and popu-
lar Palm. This seed beiag freshly hand pickedis sure to germinate. Get your supply
NOW 1 as this is the last lot -which we will have to offer this season. Price, 60 cents
per lb. by mail ; 40 cents per lb. in lota of 5 lbs. or over by express or freight. On lots
of 500 lbs. or over, write tor special prices.
DRACAENA CANES
To arrive soon; Itraziliensis, very broad, deep green leaves; Ferra, the best dark
I'ed; Pragrans, the standard sort for decorating. On these we will be able to quote
lowest prices by the 100 or 1000 feet.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
In gooa assortment, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send tor our descriptive catalogue if in need ot budded ORANQE or LEMON
TREES, TROPICAL FRUITS, PALMS or WATER PLANTS. Make your wants
known and we Avill give you lowest prices.
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Contents.
BULB Trade and the Credit System . . mj
Cahnatio.ns. Dual Life ix . , . , 294
FOR C0T Flowers . . . . 29i
Catalogues Keckiveo 314
Changes IN Business 2S2
CULTORAL Department :m
Cut flower Prices 3is
Decision of Appraisers 2t>S
Easter Plants at ba\' ridge, n. y. . . ."w
Farmers' Club, American institute . . :'.iio
Floral Mktal Wreaths and Cuossks—
- HAVETHtlY A PLACEIX OUR BUSINESS
AND WHT .' ?,QS
Foreign notes IJflii
FRITILLARIAS 2T9
Growers of Kichmond, Ind 296
Greenhouse Construction [lllusj . 2Si, 2S5, 28ii
Hardy Ornamental Grasses . . . . 30S
HowtoBuild A Violet House LHIus.] . . 271:)
How to Stimulate the National Chrys-
anthemum Society sos
How WE diiow Vkruenas 30i
Law op Colors, The . . ■ . , . m)
MARKETING OB PLANTS FOR SPRING TRADE . 310
MOST Profitable Varieties OF Roses tor
Winter Forging, THE 2S3
New CYPRlPEDlUiVIS 292
New York florists' Club 300
Obituary.
Thomas Lovell Russell, R. J, Halliday . 301
Our Baltimore Correspondent at Home . 2S2
Plants AND FLOWERS 30i
Plants for Cemetery Decoration [lUua.] 312
FOR Vases and Verandas . . .290
Suitable for Easter Decoration
ANi> how to Display them . . .310
Possibilities in Carnation Shows . . 300
Potting Rose Cuttings 290
Proliferous Mignonette [lllus.] . . .279
RECENT Fires aOi
reflections 321
review op New Carnations .... 292
Seed Trade Report ;iOi
Snails and Slugs in Greenhouses . . 314
Trade Notes ;
Toronto 2.'i3
CiayraoQt, Del., Ridjiewood, N. J. . . . "till
Buffalo, Chsatniit Hill, Pa., Ottawa, Can. . 288
Oueida, N. Y., YorkvUle, N. r. . . .294
Worc-^ster, Mass ^cjtj
Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, J^Tew York,
Philadelphia, Plttsbure 297
New Orleans, I--a., Washintitoh . , .298
Brooklyn, Buffalo, Hartford, Conn., St.
Louis, West Hoboken, N, J 304
LonB Island City, N. Y., Utica. N. Y. . , 312
HamiltOD, 0., Montreal 314
White FLOWERS for Summer Use . . . 30e
Your Easter Trade.
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Our Special Edition.
This issue, the largest ever put forth by
the Florists' Exchange, both in number
of paeces and quantity of copies, solves
satisfactorily manytimportant points.
Business is not dead, not even sleeping.
Advertisements are more numerous than
ever before ; they run smaller, this indi-
cates sound business, is in keeping with
the times, and shows bright hopes for this
year's trade, which will have, perhaps, to
be conducted on a somewhat lessened ratio
of profit.
We thank our friends for patronage
conferred; they have done their best; we
have tried to do ours. Let the results
Farmers' Club. American Institute,
New York — This body is soon to become
more aggressive, and, not only to keep up
with the times but to push a little ahead.
They propose having frequent exhibitions
of flowers, fruits and vegetables, and at
each meeting have some able essays pre-
pared by the best horticultural talent in
the country, and issue bulletins for free
distribution. In this respect they purpose
imitating the Massachusetts Horticul-
tural Society, which is a power for good in
this country. They also propose having
their exhibitions free, and for a few hours
only, which will enable the exhibitors to
display their flowers and plants, then dis-
pose of them. At the same time they will
be at liberty to sell their exhibits and take
orders. These displays, made without
outlay to any one, excepting that the Insti-
tute pays all the expense incident to get-
ting the exhibits from the growers, and in
staging them, cannot but create a lively
interest, both among the growers and
their customers.
The Law of Colors— Etta M. Budd, in
a contemporary, has an able article on the
Law of Colors, illustrated by a diagram,
which is copyrighted, showingthe relation-
ship of colors, and the relative proportion
of each in the plant and its flowers. A
true definition of colors has long been
wantfcd, for who can tell us what a red,
scarlet, purple or yellow flower is ? Red
may, with a degreeof propriety, be applied
to a crimson or scarlet flower, of which
there are shades innumerable. Light or
dark are applied to primitive colors to give
something of an idea of the color or shade,
when an unknown variety is described.
Mr. S. B. Parsons, of Flushing, N. Y., has
for years advocated the arrangement of a
scale of colors for the use of florists, so
that when a flower was described in point
of color the buyer would know just what
he was getting.
We find the same scheme adopted and
the same diagram shown in the article
referred to above, excepting there were a
greater number of radiating lines, and the
spaces all hand colored, in a book on En-
tomology, published in London, 1782.
Tjbis illustration shows 72 shades or colors,
each named or described so accurately
that the student, upon reading the des-
cription, could, by reference to the illustra-
tion, know the exact color of the insect
The same plan could be easily adopted to
flowers.
Possibilities in Carnation Shows.
The Chester County Carnation Society
has proven that a successful exhibition of
carnations alone can be held. This was a
new venture in fiower shows, and the above
association deserves great credit for their
energy and pluck in carrying out their
idea so well. The great point in displays
of this kind is that they show the compara-
tive merits of the fiowers displayed as to
their keeping qualities, when grown under
different conditions.
The exhibition to be held in Boston next
February under the auspices of and in con-
junction with the annual meeting of the
American Carnation Society will certainly
prove a great show, as the leading growers
all over the country have promised to con-
tribute toward its success. We predict
that the Hub will witness in this show a
rival to some of its best chrysanthemum
exhibitions, especially as some of the best
carnation growers are in the vicinity of
Boston.
Nev7 York Florists' Club.
A large and enthusiastic gathering of
members met in the Grand Central Palace
on Monday night, March 12. The installa-
tion of officers took place, it having been
deferred on accountof the enforced absence
through sickness, of the elected president
and vice-president. Retiring chief execu-
tive officer, W. A. Manda, in his valedictory
remarks stated that during his tenure of
office the Club had almost doubled in num-
ber, and that indications for a prosperous
future were bright. In introducing Presi-
dent O'Mara, Mr. Manda said: "You all
know him as a man of good executive
ability, a man of good common sense and
far seeing qualities, and with the same
hearty support given him as has been ac-
corded me he will make the be.st president
you ever had." [Applause.]
President O'Mara made a few appropri-
ate remarks. He felt the responsibility of
the office, and while thanking them for the
honor conferred upon him, he would en-
deavor to carry out all their behests. The
chair had been graced by thebest available
talent in the past, and he would be pleased
and satisfied if he came anywhere near the
standard of his i)redecessors. His endeavor
would be to be just in all his rulings, ever
making a just use of the powerwith which
he had been endowed for the best interests
of the Club. [Applause.]
Vice-president Ernst Asmus being called
on for a speech, said : " I did not prepare
any, and you will not getany." Treasurer
Weathered thought hip honor as an orator
would be at stake if he read his speech,
which would be a fourth repetition of the
same words; and repetition was not a char-
acteristic of a good orator. Secretary John
Young came without his prepared speech ;
but he would endeavor to discharge his
duties in as satisfactory a manner as lay in
his power.
The Palm Garden—An Iraportant Legal Point.
Mr. C. W. Ward reported for the
committee appointed- to inquire into this
matter. He said after consultatioa with
their fellow member, Attorney E. E. Wells,
of Brooklyn, as to the legal status of the
Club, he found that the New York Florists'
Club is purely a social body, incnrporated
under the laws of the State of New York
of 1875 for the purpose and with the objects
of an ordinary social club; that under this
law the Club could hold realty and person-
alty, such as a clubhouse furnishings, fix
tures and like appurtenances ; but that
the Club could not invest its funds in se-
curities, in stocks, bonds and the like,
without the unanimous vote of the mem-
bers. Such an investment might prove a
financial gain, in which event no one
would be likely to find fault; but it might
also prove a financial loss, in which event
the members of theClub would be liable to
all creditors, per.sons having claims against
and all possible damages that might accrue
against the corporation whose stock it
held. In view of these facts, the committee
could not advise the Club to subscribe for
or purchase stock in the proposed palm
garden, and the secretary was instructed
to so notify the managers of same.
Public Parl£ ConBerratories.
Mr. James I. Donlanintimated that
on account of the wrangle in the park com-
mission over the disbursement of the ap-
propriation recently made for park im-
provement, he thought the present an in-
opportune time to press the matter of
better conservatories. He considered it a
humiliating fact that New York had not a
conservatory that any lady could enter with
pleasure or interest.
Mr. Dean was of the opinion that better
park conservatories should be strongly
agitated. New York stood in the twentieth
rank as regards floriculture in our parks.
He asked that a committee of ten be ap-
pointed to push the matter. The follow-
ing gentlemen were selected by the chair-
man for that purpose : Messrs. Wm, Fal-
coner, G-. W. Hillman, Ed. Jansen, F. E.
McAllister, Frank McMahon, S. C. Nash,
Wm. Tricker, H. A. Siebrecht, John H.
Taylor and C. J. Webber.
Committees Appointed.
President O'Mara announced that
he had made the following appointments
for 1894 : Executive committee : Messrs.
C. H. Allen, Rudolph Asmus, A. L. Don,
E. E. Wells and D. H. Roberts ; Exhibition
Committee : Gus Bergmann, H. W. Wip-
permann, F. Dreasel, E. Asmus (Short
Hills), and E. Kofifman ; Essay and Publi-
cation Committee: Samuel Henshaw, Gr.
W. Hillman and C. H. Joosten.
The Executive Committee is one to whick
matters affecting the Club's interests can
always be submitted, and is considered a
step in the right direction.
New liooms or Not?
The Executive Committee was in-
structed to inquire as to the rental desired
by the Grand Central Palace people for
present rooms, in view of their determin-
ing to reverse their decision to allow the-
Club to sit rent free. It was the expres-
sion of the meeting that the members
should have rooms where they would be-
under no obligation for courtesies extended-
in the shape of free rent.
No Spring Show.
It was decided that owing to the
lateness of the season, no Spring show-
would be given this year.
The Berised Tariff Bill.
This matter, so far as affecting the
trade, was brought up for consideration-
Mr. Fred. Storm, Jr., advocated a duty on
all importations of florists' stock of what-
soever nature. He thought there were"
men and energy enough in this country ta
produce sufficient for all demands. Mr.,
Morris was of tbe same opinion.
Mr. W. A. Manda said it mattered not
whether or not a duty was placed on im-
portations, we would still have, for a time
at least, to send to Germany for our lily of
the valley, to Belgium for our azaleas, and
to Holland and France for bulbs. The
time would come (but had not arrived yet)
when these could be grown in this country
just as tuberoses and gladiolus now are
produced here. Experiments had been tried
in raising Bermuda lily bulbs in this coun-
try, but had proven a failure. As to palms
what was the use of paying duty on them
when they could produce them cheaper
than Europeau countries now ? At the
present there was more decorative stock,
imported than we could produce here, and
plants are sold cheaper in this country
than in Europe. Take roses, carnations^
chrysanthemums, palms, orchids and
hardy plants and they would be found to
be much cheaper here than abroad. Rho-
dodendrons, though grown in this coun-
try, were imported by the thousands, andJ
raised in competition with European grow-
ers. What was wanted was the raw ma-
terial from which to get up our stock, and
when that could be obtained free of duty,
nobody need fear competition. Mr. Allen
grew gladioli by the million and shipped to
Europe because he could furnish them
cheaper than they could be had there. Mr.
Manda was not in favor of a duty on
plants.
Mr. Allen said Mr. Manda did not seem
to understand that gladioli would not have-
been grown so that they could be exported
as soon as they have been were it not that
gladioli. 15 or 20 years ago, were protected
with a duty of 20 per cent. ; but at thafc
time the majority of the gladiolus bulbs
used in this country were imported ; we
could not purchase them as cheap as they
did in France and in England, but through,
that protection we were enabled to com-
pete with Europe, and that protection fos-
tered the industry. To-day, as Mr. Manda
had stated, we are exporting. This same
principle would apply to lily of the valley,
to bulbs of tulips, hyacinths; with protec-
tion, within ten years from now we would
be exporting these. One prominent grower
of Holland had mentioned to Mr. Allen
that he intended within a very short time
to come to this country to grow his tulips
and hyacinths. That it can be done here
as well as in Holland is without a doubt.
What has been done can be done again.
All that we require is the understanding:
how to do it, and with the practical experi-
ence of these growers, as they come here, it
would not be long before the goods will be-
produced in this country, and the money
kept here. [Applause.]
The sentiment of the meeting was that
the Wilson Bill and its amendments be-
allowed to stand as It is, bo far as the Club
was concerned.
American Institute Flower Show. .
A communication was read inti-
mating that the Farmers' Club Section of
the American Institute intended to give a
flower show in connection with their next
meeting in April, and the executive com-
mittee was authorized to confer with the
managers of the show with a view to an
exhibition being given by the Club in com-
bination with that of the American Insti-
tute.
Fall Show.
The same committee was instructed
to inquire into and report on the advisabil-
ity of holding a Fall show this year.
A meeting of the Executive Committee
will be called for next week, for the pur-
pose of looking up rooms and such other
matters as may come before it.
The Klortsx's Exchange.
301
GONE TO RE5T.
Thomas Lovell Russell. — Peripatetic.
Every man who knew him — and his ac-
quaintance among the florists was legion
— ^\'ill mourn with us as we tell the story
of how our personal friend, our most de-
voted and disinterested follower, genial,
sunny-hearted Thos. L. Russell, died
"in the harness" last Thursday after-
noon.
As journalists it has been our sad task
to chronicle the loss of many tried and
true; when it comes so closely home this
duty becomes doubly hard. For nearly
four years, and almost from the very
foundation of this paper, Mr. Russell had
been a part of this establishment, and it
is but slight -tribute to his memory to say
that through his endeavors, his tact, un_
varying" good nature and attention to his
duty, much was accomplished in build-
ing up the FLOiiisTs' Exchange to its
present standing in the esteem and good-
Avill of the trade.
By birth a gentleman, with a liberal
and thorough education, a cosmopolite,
for he could claim any one of four coun-
tries as his home, Mr. Russell was Ger-
man with a Teuton, French with a Gaiil,
British with an Englishman, and withal
at heart an unwavering American. His
profound acquaintance with ancient and
modern history and the best literature
often served him in good stead. His wit
and repartee were noted ; and his conver-
sation when at ease and off duty a pleas-
ure to listen to.
He had been troubled for some time
with an irritating cough, but no alarm
was experienced on that account. Within
the past month this became complicated
by nasal hemorrhages. He came to this
office on Monday last, but was forced to
go home. Tuesday morning he wrote
from his bed that he was not very well,
but would be -over Wednesday. A brief
reply was sent not to worry, but to take
all needed rest. No further word came;
every member of this staff was working
day and night to get the special edition
to press, and none thought this sad chron-
icle would form a part of it.
Mr. Russell's earnest devotion to duty
would not permit his taking the rest so
urgently impressed upon him. He left
his home on Thursday forenoon to visit
his physician, and was on his way to this
office when he was seized with a parox-
ysm of coughing, opposite 243 Broadway,
within a stone's throw of our establish-
ment, in the course of which he ruptured
a blood vessel, causing his death. He
was 56 years of age and leaves a widow
and three little childi'en to mourn his
sudden end.
Mr. Russell was born near Wells, Som-
erset, England," where his father was a
merchant. His education was com-
menced in England and finished in Ger-
many. Leaving college he went to
Paris, where he entered the famous es-
tablishment of Rimmell et Cie, manu-
facturers of perfumery, there acting in
the capacity of bookkeeper, and after-
ward as general manager. He came to
America twenty-five years ago, setting
up in the perfumery business in this city.
Relinquishing that, through several re-
verses, and being a fluent writer, he
turned his attention to journalism, and
was for several years a regular contribu-
tor to Frank Leslie's Budget of J^un^ un-
der the nom de plume of Thomas Topping-
loft. He also latterly became identified
with the publication of the United States
Directory, for the compilation of which
he seemed to have a natural aptitude,
finally associating himself with this
paper.
Mr. Russell's nom de plume was of his
own invention, from the fact that he was
constantly in motion and on his feet.
His willingness and devotion to duty
was most marked, and an assignment to
go to California would have been followed
by his departure within an hour, if neces-
sity required.
As a member of the New York Florists'
Club he was instrumental in gathering
in many new adherents, and his presence
at the meetings will be greatly missed.
His remains were laid to rest in Ever-
green Cemetery, Brooklyn, on Sabbath
I afternoon, March 18, amid a profusion of
flowers sent by loving friends, his fun-
eral being attended by a large concourse
of relatives and acquaintances.
Baltimore— It is our sad duty to chron-
icle the death of Mr. Robert J. Halliday,
one oC the leading florists of this city, who
passed away on Sabbath evening, March
11, after a lingering illness resulting from
catarrh of the stomach.
By the demise of Mr. Halliday, one of
the brightest stars in the horticultural fir-
mament has ceased to shed its light. Very
few men of the present day have given
their efforts more untiringly or unselfishly
to the cause of horticulture than did he on
whose last earthly remains the grave has
ja-it cloyed. He deeply loved his vocation,
and he toiled both early and late to pro-
mote and advance it. He was ever ready
to give his advice when sought, and many
of his colleagues have profited by that
counsel which was so cheerfully and wil-
lingly imparted. Generous to a fault, he
gathered around him a host of admirers
and friends, who in common with his be-
reaved family, now mourn the compara-
tively early ending of a life fraught with
invaluable benefits to mankind, and feel
that in the taking away of a husband,
father, brother and friend, they have suf-
fered an irreparable loss. He is survived
by three sons, Robert and John D., who
are in the business, and William, who at
present is attending college.
Robert J. Halliday was the son of Robert
Halliday, a native of Dumfries, Scotland,
who came to this country in 1837, and who
was one of the pioneers in the florists' busi-
ness i a Baltimore. Deceased was born in
this city on March 4, 1840, where he received
a Kood grammar school education, and at
the age of fourteen started to learn the
business under his father, from whom he
inherited that indomiitable pluck, energy
and perseverance, (the characteristic of
the Scottish race) which permeated his
whole career. On becoming of age he en-
tered the firm, and very soon afterward the
establishment was known throughout the
length and breadth of the country.
Camellias and azaleas were specialties
with bim, and his books on these subjects,
on which he was considered an authority,
are widely known. He was, in all proba-
bility, the largest grower in his time of
two plants, now seldom seen, but which
were .justly admired by him, viz : Daphne
odorata and Acacia pubescens. Of the
latter he was an extremely successful
propagator.
He continued in the business until the
death of his father. When the estate was
settled, the greenhouses were torn down,
they having been built on valuable city
property.
After he discontinued the calling of
grower he devoted his time and attention
to the seed and cut flower trade at his
store, 111 N. Charles st.
Mr. Halliday was on the Executive
Committee of the S. A. F. when that body
first was organized. He was the first
president of the Gardeners' Club of this
city, and .also the first president of the
Florists' Exchange. For many years he
acted on the Executive (.'ommittee of the
Maryland Horticultural Society. In short,
there was nothing in horticulture in which
Mr. Halliday did not interest himself.
One of the most remarkable incidents of
his life occurred at his dying hour. He
was then in control of every faculty that
his Maker had given him. He knew his
time had come, and calling for a friend he
confided to him his last request on mat-
ters relative to the arrangements for his
burial. He then asked all to leave the
room for a few minutes that he might be
alone with his God.
Calling to his bedside his family and
friends he bade them a last farewell, and
at five minutes to nine o'clock in the
evening his spirit passed into eternity.
March 11 will go into history as the day on
which one of the greatest enthusiasts in
horticulture died.
As his friends and colleagues viewed his
remains, lying on a couch imbedded in
pansies and roses, with tall palms and
beautiful azaleas and genistas overhang-
ing the body, they thought how loving
bands had placed around him the floral
gems of Nature he so dearly loved, and for
the improvement of which he had devoted
a life time. As a token of respect the Gar-
deners' Club escorted the remains to the
cemetery, each carrying a rose, which was
thrown into the grave of their departed
friend and fellow member.
Edwin A. Seidewitz.
Newtown, L. I.— Frederick Schuchardt
died at his home here on March 11 of pneu-
monia. He ■ was 34 years old and is sur-
vived by a wife and three children. His
funeral took place on Tuesday, March 13,
with Masonic honors.
Gaines, N. Y.— Mrs. H. Knickerbocker
died at her home here on March 5, aged 64
years, after a protracted illness.
PoiDte and iaformation from seedsmen, and all
iucerested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St.. N. Y.
Sacrememto, Cal.— The W. R. Strong
Co., dealers in plants and seeds, assigned
on March 8. Liabilities, $145,317 ; assets
about S130,000.
New York. — Hermann Rolker has with-
drawn from the firm of August Rolker &
Sons, 136-8 W. 24th st.
Wm. Meggatt, of Wethersfield. E. B.
Clark, of Milford, Conn., and J. C. Robert-
son, of Waterloo, Neb., were in town this
week.
The retail seed trade, since the Spring
has opened up so beautifully, has started
up with considerable vigor, which is par-
ticularly noticeable with the mail trade.
The orders of Mr. J. Lewis Childs, of Floral
Park, N. Y. , on Monday last, amounted to
a little over 5,600, and were only 13 less
than on the corresponding day of last year;
and the whole month, so far, has kept up
just at that same ratio.
European Notes.
The seed and bulb trades are so
closely allied that a few particulars re-
lating to the latter branch may not be out
of place in the pages of the Florists' Ex-
change.
It is too early as yet to predict anything
of value with reference to Dutch bulbs, ex-
cept that, unless there is a very great re-
vival in European trade generally, the sup-
ply will considerably exceed the demand.
While the growers of bulbs m.ulliply the
demand is practically at a standstill.
From every Europtaacitycomecomplaints
of the very low prices obtained for the
flowers during the present Winter, and
this has already considerably thinned the
ranks of the florists who go largely into
the forcing of Dutch bulbs.
The same remarks apply to Roman and
Italian hyacinths and other French grown
bulbs.
The enormous demand for these from
America caused a temporary scarcity,
which has now ceased to exist, and with a
considerably diminished demand in Eu-
rope and a realization of the very favora-
ble prospects for the coming season, a very
substantial redaction in prices may confi-
dently be expected.
The weather this Winter, with one
slight exception, has been all in favor of
the bulb growers, and at the present criti-
cal time, when the swelling of the bulbs is
taking place, it is as fine as could be de-
sired. Should these genial conditions con-
tinue there will be a much larger supply of
first size bulbs than has been produced for
five or six years. The same remark also
applies to the narcissi and numerous other
bulbs and tubers that are grown in this
highly favored district. The prices of such
articles as Narcissus totus albus and N. de
Constantinople are, however, likely to re-
main much as last year, as the growers do
not care for such an unprofitable crop.
Liilium candidum are also likely to main-
tain present values for some time to come,
as the extraordinary demand has practi-
cally exhausted the stock of first size
roots.
Just a word of caution with reference to
two matters connected with the foregoing:
^irst— Roman hyacinths having proved
such a profitable crop have beeu trans-
ferred from the field to the garden, and
hereby extra feeding, watering, etc., two-
year old bulbs have been grown as large as
the three year bulb cultivated in the open
fields. It was noticed last season that
some of the largest bulbs were very soft,
and loud complaints have been made of
ttie unsatisfactory results obtained from
them.
The second matter relates to double yel-
low jonquils. It has been found by the
experience of many growers that these do
not succeed in the south of France, but
unscrupulous dealers have uot hesitated to
mix with them a bulb of a single variety
which is very similar in appearance, and
considerable disappointment has been the
result.
The remedy for buyers is to obtain their
supplies of Roman hyacinths from firms of
high standing only, and to leave the double
jonquils severely alone.
European Seeds.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
A g era turn— Page 291, col 3; p 302. col 3
Alternanthera— Page 288, col 3, 1; p 290, col 4: p
203, col i; p 295, col 1. p 302, col 2
Anthemis— Page 290. col 4
Asparagus — Page 283, col 2, 3
Azalea — tage 280 col 1
Begonia— Page 28K, c.l 2. p 192, col 4; p 302, col 2;
:.— Title page; p 28v, col 1, 2,
p 315, col 1 2,
Blooming Plan
3, 4; p 28J. col 2, 3; p 286, col ;
Books, Magazines, etc.— Pago 283, col 4; p 290
col 4; p 291, col 2; p 296, col 3. 4; p 297, col 4- p
303, col 3. 4; p 305, coll ; p 313, col 1
Building Materials, etc.— TiUe page; p 309, coll,
2, 3, 4; p 313, col 1. 2. 3, 4
Bulbs and Roots— Title page; p ii. col 1, 2, 3. 4; p
iii, col y. 4; p 281, col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 232, col 3; p 299
col 4; p 3' 2, col 3, 4; p 303, col 2; p 315, col 1, 2,
Business Notices— Page 314, col 4
Cacti— Page 31o. col 1, a, 3, 4
Canna— Page iii, col 3, 4; p 281. col 1: p 299. col 2
3.4 r . ,
Carnation— Title page; p 286, col 2; p 288, col 1 3
4; p 289, col 1, 2. 3.4; p29I; col 1, 2. 3. i; p 292
col 4; p293. coll,2. 3, 4; p 295, col 1, 2, 3 4; p 296*
col 3, 4; p 302, col 2. !{, 4: p 316. col 1, 2; p 320 coi
1 , 2, 3. 4
col 2, 3, 4; p 291, col
, p29B, col3, 4; p 302, col 1, 2
"- ol 1
Coleus— Page256. col2: p288. col3. 4; p 290 col 4-
p 295, col 1; p302, col 1,3, 3; p 318, col 1
Cut Flowers—Paee 283. col 2, 3. 4; p 291, col 1; p
299, col 3, 4; p 316, col 1, i.. 3, 4; p 317. col 12 3
4; p 318, col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 319, col 1, 2, 3 4 ' '
Cyclamen— Page 302. col 2 '
Dahlia— Pag. 281. col 1
Daisy— Page 283, col 2; p 290, col 4
Decorative Goods— Title page; p 299, col 1 2 3 4-
p 315, col ;, 2, 3, 4 ' '
Decorative Trees and Pla
291. col 1, 2, 3 4; p 298, col 2, 3, \\
3.4; p 302, col 3, 4
Fertilizers— Page 281, col 3, 4; p 307, col 1,234
Feverfew—Page 296, col 3
Florists' Letters— Pape 3l5, col 2, 3; p 307. col 4
Florists' Supplies — Title page: p iv, col 1 '^- p
299, col 3, 4; p SiS, col 1, 2, 3. 4; p 3li6. col 12 3
4; p 307, col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 318, col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 319'
col 1,2, 3, 4
Flowerpots and Vases— Page 307, col 1, 2 3 4- p
311, col 1, 2. 3, 4: p 313, col 1, 2, 3
Fuchsia— Page 292, col 4
Genistas — Page
Geranium— Pa>de 281, coll: p 286, col 2: p 28S col
1, 3, 4; p 295, col 1. 2; p 296. col 3, 4; p 302, col 4
Glass— Page 31 9, coll, 2; p311, col 2, 3; p 313 col
2. 3
Glazing Tools— Page
Greenhouses, etc. (for sale or to lease)~Page 314,
col 3
—Page 307, c 1 1
Shrubs, Climbers, etc.— Title
pagt; p ii, ClI 4; p iii, col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 286, col 1;
p 288, col 3; p 293, coi I; p 299, col 2; p 3U2, col 4
Heating Apparatus— Page iv, col 1, 2; p 309, col
1, 2, 3,4; p3!l. col 3, 4; p 313, col 1, 2, 3,4
Hydrangea— Page -^96, tol4
Impaliens— PHge Sn-^, col 4
Incubators— Page 3"5, col 2
Insecticides and Fungicides— Page 2S1, col 3,4;
282, 2, 3, 4; p 283, col J, 2, 3, 4; 298, col 1, 2. 3, 4;
p 303. col 3, 4; p 305, col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 319, col 1, 2,
Hail In
Jardm
-Page 307, col 1. 2, 3, 4; p 315, col 1, 2;
Landscape Gardeners— Page 303, coll
Mailing Tubes— Page iii, col 1, 2
Maranta—Fage 302, col 3. 4
Mimulus— Page 3 % col 3
Miscellaneous Stock— Page ii, col 3, 4; p 283. col
2, 3; p 286, col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 291', col 4; p 292, col 4:
p 293, col 1, 2. 3. 4; p .96, col 3, 4; p 297, col 4; p
302, col 1, 2. 3, 4; p 314, col 4; p 315, col 1, 2. 3. 5
Mushroom— Page ii, col 3, 4; p 281, col 3, 4
Nursery Stock— Page 282, col 2, 3, 4; p 298, col 2,
3,4
Orchid— Title page; p iii, 1; p 299, col 2, 3, 4
Pansy— Page 286, col 2; p 288, col 3, 4; p 290, col 4;
p 295, col 1, 2; p 296, col 3
Petunia— Page 3 ,2, col 3
Photographs— Page 303. col 1, 2, 3, 4; p 305. col 4;
p 307, col 2. 3
Refrigerator- Page 303, col 1, 2; p 3'^6, col 3
Rose— Title page; p iii; col 3, 4; p 282. col 4; p 283,
col 2, 3. 4; p 286, col 2, 3, 4; p 291, col 1, 2, 3. k\
p 292. col 4; p 293, col 2, 3; p 296, col 3, 4; p 302,
col 3, 4; p320. pl,2. 3, 4
Rustic "Work— Page 305, col I. 2, 3, 4
Salvia— Page 291, col 3
Seeds— Title page; p ii. col 1, 2. 3. 4; p iv, I, 2, 3, 4;
p 281, col 1, 2. 3. 4; p 315, col 1, 2. 3, 4
Silkaline— Page 306. col 1
Smilax— Page 201, col 1
Sprinklers— Page 305, col 1; p 309, col 1, 2, 3, 4
Swainsonia— Page 302, col 3, 1
Sweet Peas— Page ii, col 3, 4; p 281, col 2
Tools, etc.— Page 313. col 4
Vegetable Seeds, Plants, etc. — Title page; p 11,
col 1, 2, 3 4; p 281, col 1. 2, 3, 4; p 232, col -4; p
286, col 3, 4; p 29S, col 2, 3, 4
Ventilating Apparatus — Page iv, col 3, 4; p 309,
col 1, 2, 3. 4; p 311, col 1. 2, 3; p 313, col 1, 2, 3, 4
Verbena— Page 288, col 3, 4; p 293. col 2, 8; p 29S,
col 3
Violets— Page 288, col A; p 295, col 1, 2, 3; p 296^
col 4; p 302, col 1, 2; p 320, col 1, 2, 3, 4
Water Lilies— Page 293. col 2, 3
Wants— Page 291, col 2; p 314, col 4
302
The KTvOrist's Exchanoe.
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
This personal request we
tisemeiit we print, and by complyine with
greatly help this paper, and as
tiaer the aatisf action of know
der every adver-
Rooted Cuttingrs.
Golden Bedder at $1.00 per 100; other
good kinds at 75 cents per 100.
. . . Free by Mail. . . .
NEENER & SON, - GOUVERNEUR, N. Y.
SEKCHANG'
Ketinospora, ericoides, obtiisa and pluraosii
aurea, TIiu.ia occidentalis, plants from S to i
ft. high, suitable for private paries, cemeteries,
etc, at very low prices. Also Kunning
Koses, larg-e plants, about 4 years old, pink and
white. Tucca gloriosa, fine larp:e plants, front
IH to2i^ft. lligh.SSOOperdoz. Carnations, in
pots. Grace Wilder, Hinzo's White, S2.50 per doz.
F. MARQUARDT & A. DLOUHY,
SUddle Village, N. Y.
LADY H. CAMPBELL
VIOLETS.
strong Booted Kunners, per ICO, $3.00, per
l.UUO. $25.00; Gladiolus bulbs, fine mi.xed,
per 101), $1.35, per 1,000, $10.00; Rlcliardia
Allia Maoulata, 1st size, per 100, $4.00;
Auiaryllis Johnsoni, 1st size, per dozen,
$3.00, per 100, $30.00.
H. T. & A. H. FtlNNELt,, Huntington, N.T.
SMEWTIONTHEFl-ORIWT'S EXCHANGF
Marie Louise Violet Runners, Rooted.
*6.00 per 1000.
By HENRY HESS,
COCKEYSVILLE, BALTO. CO., MD.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S E
Verbenas— 30 varieties, absolutelyfree from
rust and mildew. Strong plants from 3M
inch pots, with 3 to 10 cuttings on a plant,
$3.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
Alternanthera— 4kinds from 3H inch pots,
with 3 to 111 cuttings on a plant, $3.00 per
100 ; $16 00 per 1000.
Lemon Verbena— 3 inch pots, fine, $3.00
per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
A. B. DAVIS & SON,
PURCELLVILLE. VA.
WHEN WRITING M
CYCLAMEN
MY SPECIALTY. ^
3 inch pots, (strong, four
leaves), $5.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
VIOLET RUNNERS.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Rooted cuttings. L. Uoebmer, E. G. Hill, Mrs.
Humphreys. Wrn, Falconer and Kioto,
strong, UealtUy, $1.50 per 100, ready now.
R, KILBOURN, Jr., ■ Clintou, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION thF PLORIST-S EXCHANGE
50,000 GAMPBELL 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S^S.OO per 1,000, after FebraaiTr 16.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
WKttrt WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
N/'iC3i ^-r
LADY H. CAMPBELL.
Well rooted young plants from tbe orifi:inal
stock of this granrl new Violet, at S3. 00 per
100; .■B35.00 per 1000. Delivery May 1. Stock
has never beeu diseased. Inspection invited.
Prices of other varieties of Violets on applica-
tion.
H. HUEBNHR, Oroton, Mass.
BEGONIAS IN BLOOM.
Per dozen
VERNON, strong, 3 and 4 in 60c. & $1.00
SEMPERFL. ROSEA, Btrcng, 3 & 4 in., 60c. " 1.00
SNOWDROP, excellent, 2J In 60c.
THURSTONII, fine. Sin 60o.
METTALICA, fine. 3 in 6Uc.
And choice collection of other plants.
. G. EISELE, 30tl> and Ontario Sts.,
TioKO Station, PHILA., PA.
C OI^EXJS.
Our stock is large and handsome, con-
sisting: of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Kooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties (our
selection), at S6.50 per 1000 by express ; in
at 81.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, including some of the most hand-
some ever offered fur sale, in 10 varieties,
at $3.00 per lOO by mail.
AGERATUMS, Bine, Rooted Cut-
tings, 50c. per 100; 3JS inch, $1.75 per 100.
COLEUS, Kooted Cuttings. BOo. per 100.
MiMULLS, Mosohatus, SK inch, $3.00
per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double Fringed Rooted
Cuttings, 76c. per 100 ; 13)^ inch, $1.76 per 100.
E. C. DARMSTADT, Hewletts. N.Y.
WHENWRITJNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Ampelopsis Veitchii—
One year, S3.0O per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
Impatiens Sultana-
Hooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.
Scented Geraniums—
In variety, 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100.
JOHN A. BALMER, Vincennes, Ind.
HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliata.)
The coming hedge plant, superior
for the purpose to anything else yet
offered.
F. O. B. for CASH with ORDER.
One year, 9 to 15 inches, $3.00
per 100; Ifzs.oo per 1000.
Two years, 12 to 24 inches, branch-
ed, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
Rowland\ ille Nurseries Offer :
MARANTA MASSANGEANA.-A hardy and useful
plant for fern pans, S6.00 per 100; in 2% inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.-The most useful of all the
ferns, S6.00 per 100; in 3 inch pots.
PANDANUS VEITCHII.-75 cent plants in 4 inch
pots. SI, 00 plants in 5 and 6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID.-Plants in 2% inch pots, S5.00
per 100.
ROSE METEOR.-Plants in 2% inch pots, ,84.00
per 1.00.
CARNATION EDNA C R A I G .-Rooted Cuttings,
S20.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS, Station F, Phila, Pa.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Ca.rxia.tions
Booted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per IGOO.
Prices o£ other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
Marie Louise Violets
Healthy rooted runners, $.9.00 perlOOO.
Double English or Cape Cod
$1.00 per 100.
■WEI,I,SIAJ»A, [.Nice plants, $3.00 per 100.
VICTORIA, I
H. A. PENNOGK, Goldsboro, N. C.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORI^-^-?t "^XCHAWGE
HEATHCOTE GREENHOUSES,
KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY.
Devoted exclusively to
mi m\i\ mm.
30,000 Clamps at .«5.00 per 100 ;
SJIO.OO per 1000.
ORDERS BOOKED NOW WILL BE DELIVERED APRIL 1st.
CHAS. S. WITHINGTON.
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special offer to reduce stock.
Per lOO Per 1000
Unsirrpassed Mammoths, 2j4 in.
pots $8.00 836.00
Unsurpassed Mammotlis, rooted
cuttinss 1.36 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 2J4 in.
pots 2.50 20.00
CHR YS AN THEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W. H. Lincoln, Potter Pa mer, Exquisit.
J. R. Pitcher. Jessica. Vivian Morel, E. G. Hilt.
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Pottler, L. C. Price, Marfturite
Graham, and lO other pood varieties.
Rooted Cuttinas, S'J.OO per 100 ; from 2M
inch, $a.50 and «i 00 per 100.
SEWn FOR CATALOG UE OP OTHER VARIETIES.
CARNATION'S. " "'"™Jo"eI''''stoc k .
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
100 1000
Edna Crnic ami Dinz Albeitiiii.....1i6 00
William Scott, Mis. E. Heynulda,
Purdue* Spni'tau 5 00
Western Pride and Blanche 3 00
New Jersey 4 00
naybrenk and Tlioinae Cartleriice. 3 00 30 00
Pnrilan 3 00 15 00
Lizzie itlcGnwan, Grace Dailins,
Portia, Aurora, U. K. Bliss,
Grace Wilder 3 00 15 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
B£G01SIAS.
In variety, rooted cuttings, S2.00 per 100.
100 1000
A6ERATUM, blue and vcbite $1.25 $10.00
CUPHEA 1.60
FEVERFEW, the Gem 3.00 15.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.25 10.00
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.35 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
SP[CII11TIES rOR riORISTS,
SWAINSONIA QALEQIFOLIA ALBA.
We have tested this splendid novelty lor three years,
d can confidently recommend it to every flirist who
h IS .t cut flower trade. Planted out on the end of a rose
bench, it has flowered with us constantly. It is splendid
foi cut flowers or for funeral decorations, and resembles
1 ery much the white sweet pea. KnowinB that it will be
in ei-ceptionaUy good plant for every florist, we have
] 1 ">pi,rited an immense stock, and offer it at a very low
puce $1.00 per do/..; $6.00 per 100.
One ■
NEW ROSE MAMAN COCHET.
best new Koses for 1891. The growth is
..„ _., I rich, healthy foliage. The extra larg-e
flowers are produced on long- stems, are very double, and
the buds and half-e.vpanded flowers are simply exquisite
111 then graceful form, delicate color, and ricti fragrance.
Ihe color is deep rose-pinli, the inner side of petals
sil\er\-rose. This variety was illustrated and described
111 the Jnurnal rtex Rnses two yeare ago, and one thmisamd
thiUni s WHS refused for the stock by the originator. Mens.
roLhet It is now introduced for the first time. $3.00 per
ilo/ $15.00 per 100.
NEW HYBRID RODOCANACHl.
^A new Hybrid of great promise Color soft, transparent pink, shaded with carmine; im-
me^ise flowers, very full. We believe this variety is the coming Hybrid tor florists. It sel s
bette? than BrnnnSr, and is especially brilliant at night. We have the largest stock in this
country, and offer it at $15.00 per 100 ; $150.00 per 1000.
e?" We hive several large orders for Kodocanachi, and florists desiring to plant it for next
winSr should send in their orders early to prevent disappointment.
PBimFlorists desiring Eoses for winter Forcing from 2)i inch pots, Eoses for the Garden in 2J^,
i S^Ti ^ inch nnts m- anvthine in PLANTS, SEEDS or BITi:.ES, will consult their best interests
by "ndtog "S^a list of th°ei wants to be priced We send both our Wholesale and Retail
ratalo'mes free on application, and will give our best wholesale prices, and guarantee all stock
sold by us to be true to name and to arrive in good growing condition.
Address,
ROBERT SCOTT & SON, IQth and Catharine Sts., Phila., Pa.
The Klorist's Exchange.
303
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LORISTS' PIN<^
GLASS HEADS in BLACK or WHITE.
IK.
3
PRICES:
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Easter Plants at Bay Ridge, N. Y.
At the present time the utmost activity
prevails in the several establishments that
are in this locality, to a very considerable
extent, devoted to the cultivation of Easter
stock. The prevalent mild weather has
necessitated the greatest watchfulness on
the part of the growers, and the earliness
of Easter renders the task of bringing the
various plants in just right, a very pre-
carious one. Some plants of azaleas were
in tropical heat, others in the coolest of all
the houses. There is every evidence, bow-
ever, that the plants will "be there " in
perfect condition at the appointed time.
The houses of Mr. James Dean present a
most magnificent sit^ht ; his genistas are
mHSsed in several houses, as also are the
azaleas. Here also were noticed several
plants of Rhododendron Prince Camille de
Kohan; It has beautiful variegated pink
and white flowers.
It would indeed be difficult to discover a
more beautiful and imposing sight under
glass than the display of Harrisii which is
here observed. The plants range from four
to two and a half feet high ; the blooms
are elegant, not a single flower being split.
As to the cause of splitting, Mr. Dean's
opiniou coincides with that of Mr. F. R.
Pierson, who attributes it to the attacks of
green fly when the bud is in its young state.
This insect is very partial to Harrisii, and
has to be carefully guarded against. The
scorching of the tips of the leaves of the
Harrisii plants is less noticeable this year.
Mr. Dean informs me that the Easter
trade this season is somewhat behind that
of last year and the prices lower. Perhaps
the greatest falling away has been in the
demand for genist .s.
Among azaleas Mr. Dean has not any-
thing new this year ; he still considers the
following the best in their respective colors:
White, A. Borsig, Deutche Perle, Bern-
hard Andreas alba and Sakantala ; pink.
Empress of India, Mme. de Greve ; red,
Simon Mardner, Mme, Van der Cruyssen,
Dr. Moore, La Flambeau, deep scarlet ;
variegated. Professor Walters, Sigismund
Rucker; also Mme. Paul de Schriver, dou-
ble rose.
Hyacinths, daisies, hydrangeas, palms,
ferns and other stocks look well. Mr.
Dean shows his faith in the canna by a
houseful of seedling plants of great
promise.
In talking about the tariff bill in its re-
vised form, Mr.' Dean does not think that,
were it in reality to become law, the large
growers would be affected to any appre-
ciable extent. Any harm done would be
inflicted on the small grower, and the pos-
sibilities are that the growing of the taxed
stocks by numbers of these gentlemen
would be abandoned and the larger grow-
ers would thereby benefit in the end.
Mr. J. M. Keller has, as usual, a glorious
array of Easter stock. Azaleas form the
principal feature, followed by genistas
(racemosus), hydrangeas, Spirea Japouica,
Marguerites and Harrisii. Mr. Keller has
enforcedly departed from his customary
predeliction in the growing of lilies; his
stock this year being composed of Har-
risii instead of lonaiflorum as formerly.
This is due to his not being able to obtain
bulbs of the latter in time the past season.
Mr. Keller says the greatest defects ob-
served in Harrisii, such as the tips of the
leaves scorching, etc., are seen in plants
grown from large bulbs ; the smaller ones
are better ripened, and, of course, come
into flower earlier, and their leaves do not
show that tendency; at this time of the year
they cannot be said to be forced, so that
"extreme" forcing has nothing to. do with
the case.
A few rhododendrons are raised here for
variety ; but fifty azaleas are sold for every
one of them. Callistemon speciosus, the
bottle brush, is a very conspicuous object
here. Its strangely formed bright scarlet
flower shows out well from among the dark
leathery foliage. It receives the same
treatment as the azaleas, those plants not
sold being potted on for the followii)g sea-
son, Kairaia latifolia is also forced in
small quantities and meets with a *:air de-
mand. Some plants of Viburnum pli-
catum, about ten years old, which were
out in Mr. Keller's lot, which is now being
opened up for road improvements by the
town authorities, were placed in tuba and
taken into the house, and are now in bloom
showing a perfect mass of white. Mr. Kel-
ler does not, however, consider this plant
of any great utility for Easter purposes,
either in a large or small state. Pandanus
palms, dracseaas, and ferns are in elegant
condition. A specialty is made of growing
hybrid roses in pots, the principal varieties
being Magna Charta, Baroness Rothschild,
and Merveille de Lyons.
Weir & Sons make a magnificent dis-
play of azaleas, Harrisii, callas and genis-
tas, also of Marguerites and carnations in
pots. For the latter they find a good de-
mand. A very few blooms of Harrisii
were observed to be split. W.
Buffalo.
Club Meeting.
At the annual election of.oflioers,
held on Tuesday last, the following were
the successful candidates : President, W.
A. Adams ; vice-president, J. W. Constan-
tine ; secretary, Wm. Scott ; financial sec-
retary, H. J. Millatt; treasurer, E. I. Mep-
sted. The voting for each was almost
unanimous. There was a representative
gathering. Mr. D. B. Long, the worthy
ex-president, was unavoidably absent,
being East on business. In suitable terms
each new officer acknowledged the honor
bestowed. The speech of Mr. Constantine
was forcible and eloquent as he drew the
plans upon which the Club should work,
beseeching the members tO support the
new administration. There was need of
this, as unfortunately several members
have of late become very neglitjenc and
allowed the Club to dwindle considerably ;
but there yet remains sufficient active
spirits to instil new life into the institu-
tion, which cannot fail to benefit those
connected with it.
The Banquet.
Following the election, came the
banquet, which, though somewhat less
elaborate than formerly (owing chiefly to
prevalent hard times, with which it seems
proper to keep in line), was most accept-
able and thoroughly appreciated. Mr.
C. H. Keitsch was most arduous in his
duty of steward, and it would be hard to
find a more efficient master of ceremonies
than the illustrious William Scott, who,
with Professor Cowell and Superintendent
McMillan, of the beautiful parks, ktpt
the crowd in a, happy mood during the en-
tire evening.
Messrs. Mepsted and Asmus were highly
amusing; the latter's tribute tothe ladies
was most feelingly rendered. S. A. An-
derson gave us valuable statistics, show-
ing the great increase in the business dur-
ing the past few years.
E. J. Buxton told us how not to grow
violets. W. Kasting, late of Cleveland,
showed how far advanced in floriculture
that city was to Buffalo, which was most
gracefully received by the Bisons. Walter
Mott, of Philadelphia, paid tribute to Buf-
falonian hospitality, which was modestly
received.
G. H. Keitsch made a witty and humor-
ous speech in responding to the Growers'
toast ; and last, but not least, Andy, our
newly elected president, gave us to under-
stand he was so elated he must be brief or
would be overcome. All in all, it was one
of the most pleasant, if it was not the
largest annual gathering we have yet had.
I mubt not omit the several letters of re-
gret received from absent ones, chief
among which was a spicy telegram from
our universal friend, Jim the Penman.
M.
West Hoboken, N. J.
Judging from the enthusiasm shown at
last night's meeting of the North Hudson
Florists' Club, their first annual ball, on
Wednesday evening, April i, will be a so-
cial, financial and artistic success. The
decorations will be a prominent feature ;
every member will contribute either plants
or cut flowers, and each lady and gentle-
man will be presented with a corsage and
boutonniere.
The last meeting was one of the best the
Club has had since it was organized. The
subject for consideration was, " How best
to protect the boxes or fiats at the mar-
ket from being sold by the peddlers ?" it
being a known fact that some florists never
have any of their own fiats, but buy them
for a mere trifle from the peddlers. After
considerable discussion the conclusion ar-
rived at was that we could not do any-
thing in the matter, as the florists in Long
Island and Jersey City are not organized,
and their co-operation is absolutely neces-
sary. If they were organized, so that we
could communicate with them, it would be
an easy matter to settle.
I think if some of the florists of Long
Island or Jersey City would attend a meet-
ing of any florists' club and see the bene-
fits derived therefrom, the organization of
a club in their vicinity would be the out-
come. Geo. F. Kogge, Secretary.
Brooklyn.
Business this week has been very quiet,
with an abundance of stock. Onlj[ a very
few orders for Easter decoration, in com-
parison with previous years, have been as
yet received. It is thought that these or-
ders are being deferred until the last mo-
ment, and hopes are entertained of a spurt
occurring next week.
A. D. Vass, who was for some time in
the employ of Weir & Sons, has opened a
store at 473 Fulton st.
St. Louis.
Club Notes.
The Florists' Club met in regular
monthly session on Thursday last, with
an attendance that was rather below the
average.
The subjects chiefly under discussion
were the revision of the constitution and
the flower show of next November.
The flvst named matter will be finally
disposed of at next meeting. The flower
show has been placed in the hands of a
committee of five members elected by
the club and consisting of Messrs. Tes-
son, Waldbart, Fillmore, E. Schray and
E. H. Michel. This committee shall have
complete control over the entire manage-
ment of the show from first to last and
have full power to act. The premium
list will be revised to contain less classes
and larger prizes.
Mr. W. S. Allen, of New York, graced
the meeting with his presence. In ac-
cepting the invitation to attend the gath-
ering he made a condition and it was
that lie should not be called upon to say
as much as one word pro or con of any
subject. We could not understand this
until he had made his rounds among the
florists, and it is now presumed that he
feared he would forget himself, and drift
ofE into the praises of the Russian lilies ot
the valley, on which stibject he is most
abl}' fitted to display eloquence just at
the present time.
Busmess is in the florist's mode of ex-
pression very "rocky" in the cut flower
department. In the plant business,
however, we see a considerable picking
up, and in comparison with the past few
months things seem to be booming.
Shrubs and trees, and landscape work
have not assumed the usual proportions
this winter, and will in all probability
lag far behind other years. Ordinary
bedding orders however promise to be
fair.
The Easter trade is looked forward too
with unusual interest. Christmas went
so far ahead of the few weeks preceding
it that the storemen have almost un-
limited expectations regarding the great-
est day of the year for their business.
Recent Fires.
Danville, N. Y.— The store house and
tool room connected with the Frank Smith
greenhouses was burned March 7. All the
tools, and a quantity ot valuable flower
and vegetable seed were destroyed, entail-
ing considerable loss.
Hartford, Conn.
The Hartford Horticultural Society at
their last meeting decided to hold an exhi-
bition of flowering bulbs, roses and carna-
tions at Phalanx Hall, Wednesday and
Thursday, March 21 and 33. The exhibi-
tion promises to be one of superior excel-
lence and attractiveness and a good many
members of the Society have already made
applications for considerable space. About
S210 will be distributed in awards.
At the meeting held on Friday, March
9, a question Ijox was open to the public.
The matter ot permanent quarters for the
Club has been referred to the executive
committee. Standing committees of the
Society for 1894 will be as follows :
Executive Committee — John W. Crane,
John C. Webster, B. B. Smead, George W.
Atwood, James Young, Samuel J. Kirk,
John O'Neil, Burney E. Beemer, and P. A.
Sears, Elmwood.
Committee on Awards and Premiums
—John W. Crane, John C. Webster, E. B.
Smead, George W. Atwood, James Young,
W. W. Hunt, Burney E. Beemer, P. A.
Sears, J. O'Neil, John Coombs, William;B.
May and Robert Patchet.
Committee on Advertisement and Print-
ing—Nathan F. Peck, Edward S. Young.
Committee on Arrangements — William
B. May, Edmund Browne, Robert Patchet ,
and L. W. Barnes.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Amsterdam, N. Y. — Florist Hatcher will
remove from his present location to Mar-
ket St.
Fargo, N, D.— C. D. Porter has sold his
greenhouse to A. T. Shotwell, who will re-
move it to his own establishment.
WOODHAVEN, N. Y. — Henri Beaulieu,
formerly gardener for Coudert Bros., has
opened "a seed, plant and bulb business
here.
ANDOVER, Mass. — The Waterman green-
houses on High street have been purchased
by Playdon & Allen, of Frye Village, and
contents have been removed to that place.
How We Grow Verbenas.
Editor Florists^ Exchanae ;
We procure seeds from all the leading
seedsmen, without regard to cost. These
are sown in open ground in May. By
thorough cultivation the plants begin to
bloom in August. We go through the
patch and pull out all poor ones as fast as
they show flower, leaving only the bright-
est and most distinct colors. Early in
September we go through the remaining
plants and trim off runners, cutting them
back severely, and naming them to color.
In October we select from about an acre ot
seedlings the very brightest and largest
flowering sorts.
Early in October we dig up the plants
and plant in good loam, on benches in a
greenhouse, 20x100 feet. Great care and
attention must be observed in keeping the
temperature warm and even. The verbena
must be kept constantly growing.
This method we have followed out for
years with a perfect success.
Our stock to-day is in perfect condition,
our plants look like seedlings. We have
shipped tens of thousands of rooted cut-
tings and plants, and now have thousands
rooting in a propagating house, 6x100.
We have made the verbena a specialty
for years. Some ot our sorts are very rare,
and large as a silver quarter.
We also grow cut flowers and bedding
plants, mostly for wholesale trade.
Beatrice, Neb. — Messrs. Rogers &
Barnhouse nave purchased and talten pos-
session of the greenhouses and florist's
business recently operated by J. P. D.
Bell.
Bridgeport, Conn.— John Reck opened
a new flower store at 188 State St., on
March 8, as an adjunct to his principal
staud on Main st. The new place is neatly
fitted up.
PLATTSBUKG, N. Y.— Charles Lapham,
formerly with E. Sheppard & Son, Lowell,
Mass., and for some time in business in
that city, is now located here. He antici-
pates opening a branch store in Lowell.
Hatboro, Pa. — Chas. C. Royce will
shortly start business here with one green-
bouse, growing violets and mignonette.
He will also grow tuberoses, gladiolus and
sweet peas in connection with four acres of
asparagus.
Newcastle, Ind.— Kahn, Scott & Heller
and Herbert Heller have arranged with
Will Konzelman, of Richmond, to estab-
lish a greenhouse here. If satisfactory ar-
rangements for water can be made, the
buildings will be erected in South Park.
•Phree large houses will be built, the rose
house will have a capacity of 2,000 plants,
the carnation building a capacity ot 1,000,
while the other building will contain an
assortment of plants.
Westfleld, N. J.
W. B. Woodruff.
Ventura, Cal.
From Mrs. T. B. Shepherd we have
lately received some interesting evidences
ot what the climate ot that section ot the
country permits in the matter ot interest-
ing and profitable products for the florist.
Among them was a package ot papyrus
stems, which are very beautiful dried or
green, and which Mrs. Shepherd thinks
destined to become very popular and a suc-
cessful rival to pampas grass. They are
said to be bleached, colored, bronzed,
gilded and silvered by the purchasers, and
are very attractive even in their natural
color. This enterprising lady expects to
ship papyrus stems in immense quantities
next season.
A piece of bark ot the Seaforthia elegans,
eighteen inches in diameter and thirty
inches in length.
Some fine pieces ot the bark of the
Latania Borbonica were also received,
measuring twenty-three inches in length.
It strikes us forcibly, as we look at these
pieces of bark arranged incur sanctum,
for all the world like a bison's head, the
Seaforthia bark in the center, a piece of
Latania disposed on either side making
the ears, and a third piece the fringe of
hair for the forehead, that quite an ele-
ment of novelty could be introduced into
our flower shows by using freely some of
these monster growths, which are so easily
obtainable.
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T. (GrufHy) Morning, Mr. Sideshoot.
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(Exit).
T. (Ruminating). So it goes. 1
MUST have a set of those pictures my-
self. S. is getting too many of my old
customers.
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White Flowers For Summer Use.
a. W. OLIVER.
In the flower stores there is often a
complaint of a scarcity of white flowers
during the Summer months, there being
only a very few well-known plants relied
upon for the supply. There are so many
white flowering shrubs and herbaceous
plants, which grow and flower with little
attention, and that can be made to do
duty in made up work, that there is no
excuse for a scarcity of these flowers at
any time. In selecting some of the
plauts noted below the grower will have
to be guided by the locality in which he
The columbines give us two nice white
flowering species, A quilegla vulgaris alba,
pure white, and A. Californioa alba, a
very strong growing kind, with creamy
white flowers. They are both raised
from seed and if sown in the Fall they
will flower the following season.
The herbaceous peonies have some
very charming white-flowered forms.
They have been improved wonderfully
of late, are getting more popular every
year, and they well deserve to be. The
European varieties come into bloom
earlier than the Chinese ; the last named
section is the most attractive. All of
the varieties need good, rich soil, the
best flowers being cut from plants which
have become established. They are in-
creased by division of the crowns and by
cutting the thick, fleshy roots into pieces
about three inches long and boxing them
in sphagnum moss. Some of the most
desirable of the white flowering Chinese
kinds are : Virgo Maria, Whittleji, Sol-
faterre; globosa and globosa grandi-
flora.
Gentranthus ruber v. alba is a fast
growing herbaceous plant, very hardy
and a good thing to cut from.
There are quite a number of species
and varieties of Yucca which are in
flower nearly all Summer. They need
little care after being planted beyond
thinning out the growths when they
become too dense.
Hyacinthus candicans is useful for
sprays.
The Platycodon, or Wahlenbergia
grandiflorum album, is a right good
plant ; the flowers are very easy to mani-
pulate ; they are bell-shaped, the size of
a silver dollar. It seeds abundantly and
will bloom the same year if the seed is
sown early. The roots are very thick
Campanula persicifolia alba plena is
one of the finest of the double white hair
bells. The flowers are snow white and
work in very easily. There is a new
variety recently sent out under the name
of maxima. These plants are increased
by dividing up the crowns in the Fall,
and potting on in a cool house.
Spiraia filipendula fl. pi. and S. ulraaria
are both herbaceous in their nature.
They like rather heavy, moist soil.
Iris pumila alba does not remain long
in flower. I. Siberica alba has the same
fault, but is useful for the time being.
They can be got up, especially the latter,
in large quantities by division. Some of
the light colored varieties of I. German-
ica come in useful for this class of work.
The everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifol-
ius albus, should be grown by every one
who uses white material ; it is unsur-
passed for funeral work, bearing large
spikes of pure white flowers. When
well grown the individual blooms are as
large as sweet peas and a grepter num-
ber of them are borne on a stalk.
Funkia grandiflora is the largest flow-
ered of the genus, snow white and very
useful.
Some of the shrubby candytufts come
in bloom early in Spring. Iberis correse-
folia sempervirens and semperflorens
are the best.
Pyrethrum uliginosum is an attract-
ive looking composite, the flowers re-
semble an enlarged edition of the ox-eye
■ daisy.
Vinca alba, from Madagascar, should
be sown indoors early if needed in quan-
tity ; otherwise old plants may be kept
over and propagated in Spring. There
are three forms — pink, white with pink
eye, and pure white. Seed saved from
the last named will give a large percent-
age of similar flowers. Shortly after
bedding out it puts on a perfect sheet of
hite flowers which are well suited for
made-up work.
Achillea serrata fl. pi., known as
'The Pearl," jumped into well deserved
popularity in a very short period ; it
ants rich ground and must be looked
after with the hose in dry weather.
Clematis paniculata. — Even the most
extravagantly worded of the catalogues
do no more than justice to this magnifi-
cent vine ; few things are better suited
to the climate of this country. It is at
its best during August and September.
Every florist should have it ; there is
nothing to beat it as a good white for
making up. Other kinds suitable are
flammula, ligustrifolia and Virginica.
The white Japanese anemone, A, Ja-
ponica, comes in just before the well-
known cosmos; it is not very suitable
for made up pieces, but can be used in
bunches.
The annual candytufts, Chinese asters,
double balsams, German stocks, double
white varieties of the opium poppy,
Papaver somniferum, and hollyhocks are
all more or less well-known.
The old varieties of Phlox decussata
are not to be compared with some of the
kinds recently out. Some of the best
whites are Faust, Vierge Marie, Mile.
Marie Kuppenheim, Blanc nain, Louis
Schwartz, Diadem, Jeanne d'Arc, Queen
and Amazon.
Among the large number of flowering
shrubs which do grandly in most parts
of the country, there are several white
flowering kinds, which are worthy of
special attention. The earliest of the lot
is Magnolia Halleana. It is showing
color with us now in the open border.
Owing to the small size of the flowers it
is better adapted for associating with
other flowers in making up than M. con-
spicua, another very early species, the
blooms of wliich are quite large. Both
are raised by layering or grafting on the
native kinds.
Deutzia gracilis is an indispensable
white ; it is an elegant forcing plant and
can be grown to a flowering state in the
open ground. "Where the "Winters are
too severe for it the plants can be lifted
and stored close together in a cool frame.
It is best raised from cuttings of the
young wood taken from plants grown
indoors. Deutzia scabra fl. pi. is a very
robust growing kind ; it stands a good
amount of pruning after it is done
blooming. This will make it send out
strong growths for the next season's crop.
Exochorda grandiflora is a near rela-
tive of the spiraeas. The flowers are
snow white, gracefully arranged on the
young wood, and if cut at the right
time they last quite a while. The
shrubby spiraeas may only be mentioned
for their elegant white flowers. The
best are Reevesii, prunifolia fl. pi., ulmi-
folia. Van Houttei, Gallosa alba, sorbi-
folia, chamffidrifolia, and Lindleyana.
The last three cannot be depended upon
in this locality as they are sometimes cut
to the ground in severe Winters.
The mock orange or syringa, as it is
sometimes called (Philadelphus), has
several very attractive flowered species
and varieties, but the odor from several
of them is very strong and disagreeable
to some people. They are raised from
cuttings of the dormant wood.
Staphylea colohica comes in flower
early. It is very useful for forcing, the
large clusters of whitish flowers come in
very useful for various kinds of work.
Viburnum opulus sterilis, the snowball,
is well known for its large globular
heads of bloom. It is gradually giving
way to the Japanese "V". plicatum, the
flowers of which last much longer when
out ; they have much more substance to
them and stand up better than the old
sterilis.
The abelias are good because they are
so very floriferous. They continue in
bloom from mid-Summer till frost.
Where the mercury gets below zero they
will be beneflled by some protection. A.
floribunda is the hardiest species and
most useful. In mild Winters here it is
evergreen. It is one of the very finest
shrubs for the Southern states.
Hydrangea quercifolia has greenish the growers, and now they oveirun the
wliite flowers ; "it comes in bloom after
mid-Summer. H. Thos. Hogg, the best
for white flowers in the hortensia sec-
tion, is perfectly hardy with us. It is
allowed to die down to the ground every
year. It does first-class under the shade
of trees, and would probably withstand
the Winter in the Northern states better
if a little rough material be thrown over
the crowns. Hydrangea paniculata
grandiflora is a late Summer bloomer.
For funeral work at that period it is the
most useful shrub we have got. The
young growths root very quickly inserted
in sand in a warm, moist tempera-
ture, or cuttings of the previous
year's growths can be made about
eight inches in length and in-
serted in the open border with
their tops just beneath the surface of
the soil, and a slight covering over all
of rotted leaves.
A pure white form of the shrubby al-
thaea. Hibiscus syriacus totus albus, is a
right good thing in its way. It blooms
late in Summer when most other things
are scarce ; it flowers very luxuriantly
even in a small state, and can be raised
true from seed. Cuttings of ripened
wood strike easily.
The Bulb Trade and the Credit System,
o. L. alm;n.
You ask my opinion of the "credit
system in its relation to the bulb trade in
this country." This is a knotty question
to answer or to handle. The abuses of
the credit system are many and varied.
It is both the best and the worst phases
of business economy. With credit the
volume of business has been wonderfully
increased, which has resulted in making
fortunes for some, and in the ruination
of others. Without the credit system,
the ambitious young men of our country
would, in most cases, be "hewers of
wood and drawers of water," simply be-
cause there would be no way to employ
their latent talent. They would not have
the ambition to rise, or if they had there
would be no opportunity to gratify it.
On the other hand if there were no cred-
its there would be no failures, and
every business man would know at all
times just how he stood in the financial
world.
Then the question arises, " Are we not
better off with our periods of failures,
than we should have been without the
credit system?" Let us see. When our
country was new, with but sparse settle-
ments at long distances, everything rude
and unconquered, every man had to help
his fellow man, all interests were in com-
mon, and in common all were defended.
As fast as colonists arrived, they were
assisted in erecting a house by all the
neighbors without charge for their labor,
and food, such as they had, was cheer-
fully given, if necessary, for the comfort
of the new comers. This custom was
the parent of the credit system in our
country ; without it, we should have had a
much smaller proportion of wealthy men
than at present. Our florists have been
as greatly benefited by the system as any
other class of our people, because they
have been enabled by their credit to buy
bulbs and pay for them, in a great meas-
ure with the flowers they produce.
Like every other good custom, the
buying of bulbs on time has suffered
from abuse, and the abuses are becom-
ing more flagrant every year. In the
first place the business has been over-
done, and that because it was at the
start very profitable, in fact too profita-
ble, because the moment an extraordi-
nary profit is m ade in any business,com pe-
tition will surely ruin it. The grower for
cut flowers realizes that fact fully at the
present time. The sudd(3n demand for
bulbs for forcing stimula,ted the Dutch
growers to produce all that was possible,
and for a few years they could not sup-
ply the demand at more than remunera-
tive prices. They, thinking the demand
would increase with their productions,
propagated to the greatest possible ex-
tent, and vigorously pushed the sales in
this country. Not content with selling
to our merchants, they began to canvass
land, selling to the grower just
cheaply as they do to the merchant, and
upon the same terms of credit. In many
cases this has made merchants of the
growers, as they buy for themselves and
their neighbors, the successful grower
making a good profit by the transaction,
because the less successful ones think
with the bulbs the former handles he too
will reap a larger profit, as the bulbs are
better. One year corrects that error, as
the less fortunate grower finds he
gets no better bulbs from the grower
than from the merchant, while the for-
mer keeps quite as sharp a lookout for
his pay.
One of the great drawbacks to the bulb
industry, or rather bulbs for cut flowers
in this country, is the credit system,
which stimulates overproduction. As
the stocks in Holland increase the desire
to sell increases in the same ratio, and
the growers come to this country in
swarms, and they come to sell and do
sell. They first call upon the merchant
and give him to understand that if he
does not give his order they will go to
his customer. They do not make this a
threat, only say we must sell our bulbs,
and if the dealer does not buy of us we
must go to the grower. This is seem-
ingly fair, but it is not binding in the
least upon the Dutch merchant. The
moment the trade is canvassed he calls
upon growers, both large and small, and
will book their orders upon the same, if
not better terms, than he gives the mer-
chant. The worst feature of this is that
he will give the grower credit until the
following June, when he comes over
again for orders. Now, if our florists
were obliged to pay cash for their bulbs
they would not buy half as many, per-
haps not one-quarter, consequently there
would not be a surplus of flowers, and
the prices would be remunerative. There
is not one grower in ten who could buy
of the foreign merchant if it were to be
a cash transaction, or even on four
months' time. But they give their
orders freely upon the terms offered,
"You need not pay until we come
again." The year's credit totally blinds
their judgment, they buy beyond reason
in the vain hope that they may be
"lucky" in their venture this time, if not
the Dutch merchant will be the unfortu-
nate one, as many of them have already
discovered.
To sum this matter up in a few words,
credit tempts reckless buying ; reckless
buying means over-production of
flowers, the result of which is ruinous
prices. Credit is the cause of inflation,
a bubble that is sure to break, and the
damage will be to those who have done
the most to extend it. The present out-
look for the grower of bulbs for their
flowers is not a cheerful one. Those who
have bought the past year on credit
begin to realize the fact tha-t their ven-
ture was a hazardous one. One grower
told the writer a few days ago, that he
has not got one-half for his bulbs what
they cost him, and that the Dutchman
would have to "whistle for his pay.'"
The result of this will be the said Dutch
man will extend the time for payment,
and sell the same party another year's
supply, hoping for better times another
season, when both biUs will be paid.
The growers in Holland use this
country for a dumping ground for their
surplus productions. Excepting tulips,
they do not pretend to send us their first
class stock, as they get better prices in
other countries, but when the bulbs have
attained a certain age they must be sold
as they cannot be longer grown at a
profit, or other than at a loss ; conse-
quently, they will continue to sell on
credit to such as will buy, and the results
will be the same as in the past. If there
is a remedy for the evils that exist we
fail to see it.
Nor is the evil confined to Holland and
to those who use its productions. There
is a little "island in the sea" from
whence we obtain our lilies, that will
soon be troubled with a surplus that
must be disposed of ; already, in a quiet
way, great inducements are being held
out, and we fear serious results will fol-
low.
The KIvOrist's ExcHANGEi.
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Japan and China. We can import these at prices defying
competition from English or Domestic wares. Moreover most
of our designs are exclusive and cannot be obtained else-
where. Fifty new designs are afloat now.
Florists will find a ready sale for tliese
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I^HE Klorisx's Exchanged.
Hardy Ornamental Grasses.
a. W. OLIVBE.
As outdoor decorative plants, several
of the ornamental grasses are gaining
well-deserved attention. "When once
established they need no further care
than cutting down the withered stems
annually, giving a slight mulching in
the Fall, and reducing the size of the
clumps when they get to be too large.
When planted in large beds wholly to
themselves, or mixed up with such
plants as French cannas, the castor bean
(Riciuus), rice paper plant (Araliapapy-
rifera), or the tall-growing perennial
sunflowers, they make a most gorgeous
and lasting display. A list of the species
and varieties, which are for the most
part quite hardy, may be of some service
at this time.
The tallest of the most useful kinds is
called Arundodonax; it makes an annual
growth of about twenty feet, dying down
each Autumn to the crowns. It completes
its growth by the end of July, afterwards
sending out the large spikes of bloom.
The leaves are broad, drooping at the
ends, and are arranged in two rows
along the stems. The variegated form is
not such a tall grower, nor does it spread
so rapidly in the ground as the green
one ; but the variegation is perfect, and
lasts through the Summer without
changing color. There are several ways
of increasing these two plants ; the green
form makes such rapid root growth that
it will stand being taken up in early
Spring and divided, not into too small
pieces, however, as there is a difficulty
in starting them when divided too small.
The rhizomes of the variegated one
should be dug up, washed, cut in pieces
two or three inches long, placed in clean
sand, and started in heat. The entire
plant can.also be lifted, placed in a warm
propagating house, and the young
growths taken off and rooted when
about six inches high. The ripe canes
' can also be made to give off small shoots,
by placing them in water ; these should
be rooted as soon as they will stand the
process. ' -,
Next in height, if not in importance,
comes Erianthus Ravennaa, a native of
the south of Europe. A well developed
specimen of this species is a most strik-
ing object. The leaves are very long,
narrow, and arching from the stalks, at-
taining a height of from eight to twelve
feet. ^ It is well suited for planting
singly, on wide borders. There are two
forms under the same name, but they
only differ in height of growth and time
of flowering ; the flower spikes of both
are very little inferior to the well-known
pampas grass. It is easily increased by
dividing the clumps in midsummer. Cut
the growth into within eighteen inches
of the ground, separate to very small
pieces, and pot in heavy soil ; keep close
until they have taken with the pots. It
will occasionally ripen seeds, bu.t they
have to be closely watched, or covered
with mosquito netting while ripening, as
the English sparrows are extremeiy fond
of them.
The Japanese eulalias are a group
of ornamental grasses, the value of
which, as border plants, it would be
difficult to overestimate. E. Japonica is
a dense grower, about five feet high ; the
leaves are narrow, with a faint whitish
band down the center. E. Japonica varie-
gata is longitudinally variegated. E. J.
zebrina is variegated transversely, with
alternate bands of green and yellow.
The two last named, when crowned with
their curious and beautiful spikes of
bloom, are not easily surpassed for telling
effects. Another sp<ieies mu(3h, smaller
in all its parts, is called E. uuivittata. It
has very^ narrow, rather dull green
leaves, with a band of white down the
middle. The eulalias are propagated
just after starting into growth. Lift the
plants, and with a cleaver chop into
pieces small enough to go into three inch
pots. They should be given sandy soil,
and kept in a shady frame for a week or
two.
The bamboos, which are hardy south
of Washington, and vnth some
protection will stand out much further
north, are Bambusa Japonica, B. Eaga-
mowski, B. falcata, B. aurea. This one
stands through the Winter without pro-
tection, in very exposed places here. B.
mills is a very desirable kind, forming
nice close bushes. Fortune's variegated
bamboo, B. Fortunii variegata, is a very
handsome grass, perfectly hardy, even
retaining its foliage during Winter.
It has a habit of sending its underground
rhizomes along in every direction, and
should only be planted in positions
where it can be kept under perfect con-
trol. A species of Elymus E. glauca,
about two feet high, with bluish green
'es, is well worth growing for the
sake of its color. Pennisetum longisty-
lum makes a capital edging. It can be
raised annually from seed, or the old
plants can be lifted and divided ; it is the
least hardy of the number, the flower
spikes are its chief attraction. If a
lower growing plant than the last named
is wanted, Festuca glauca fills the bill
exactly ; it grows eight inches high, in
dense graceful tufts of wiry, bluish grey
leaves.
Floral Metal Wreaths and Crosses.
Have they a Place in our Busi-
ness, and Why?
WINFBIED EOLKBE.
Most assuredly do they form a line that
the well-assorted florist store should keep
on sale. In "what we do, and how we
act, we are correctly governed by what
others in the civilized world do. Why
then should the intelligent florist of
America hesitate to add this branch to
his legitimate business, when his Euro-
pean brethren do it, have done it, and
will continue to do it, so long as there is
money in it? A few indulge in terms
like " the rag and tin flower business ; "
and most likely the very same will not
hesitate to adorn their bouquets and bas-
kets with ribbons and streamers of silk
and satin ; nay, even tie a fancy ribbon
in knot or bow shape to a flowering plant.
I have seen this done in Paris and Berlin,
and later saw it imitated here in our
good New York. Some like it, some do
not ; to meet the taste of the public we
have to keep assorted wares. Some buy
this, others that. Those who cater only
to such a class of trade that can and will
use nothing but natural flowers and
plants, would be unwise to carry a line
of goods out of harmony with their cus-
tomers' wants. But by far the great
majority of our florists are differently
situated, and will fill as readily and will-
ingly an order for an immortelle or Cape-
flower wreath, cross, or other design, as
one of fresh flowers ; and likely, in nine
cases out of ten, they make more money
on the piece of everlastings than on the
one of natural flowers. Then why not
quite as readily sell metal wreaths and
crosses when there is a clear profit of
from fifty to one hundred per cent, in
them ; and this a safe proflt, because the
goods do not deteriorate in storing. A
clear water bath will make them look
like new again, when after exposure
they are covered with dust or dirt, and a
little care in handling will avoid damage
by breaking. Certainly such metal de-
signs that are properly and tastefully
finished compare to good advantage with
the ones of everlasting flowers, the former
showing more natural beauty, more ele-
gance and effect in general appearance,
and also better lasting qualities. Of
course, of all this the buying public is
the best judge, and where figures show
a vast increase in the sales compared
with the first three years of their intro-
duction, there is sufficient proof to me
that the public appreciates the metal
designs.
The greatest obstacle to their general
Introduction has been offered by the
fiorists proper. Many of them argued
that metal designs would interfere with
the sale of fresh fiower pieces, and to
push the sale of these latter they con-
sidered to be their sacred duty I But as
one by one their neighbors commenced
to buy the metal goods, they sold them,
and repeated their orders, many a fiorist
had to admit that his main object must
be to make money. Now, this is only
done by turning yourself as many dol-
lars as you can with a legitimate profit,
and not by idly looking on as your neigh-
bor does it. And please answer me : has
the sale of fresh flower designs thereby
decreased ? If candid, you will reply in
the negative. In all these dull times the
funeral pieces have kept the florist in
bread and butter, not the flowers for
parties and receptions. Besides, two-
tnirds of the funeral orders are cash pur-
chases— a vital point nowadays. And
quite akin to rendering the departed one
the last honor by a floral tribute is the
desire to see his resting place taken care
of and fittingly decorated. Here the
metal designs came in at the time s s a
welcome introduction. The bereaved
widow, son or sister, visits the cemetery,
say only a fortnight after the funeral,
when even the most lavish display of
fresh flower pieces presents a mass of
often disgusting rot, the pigeons possibly
battered out of shape by a passing rain
or storm, Cape flowers closed, often
spoiled, and so on; useless to dwell longer
on such a picture. Still affected by the
sad impression of life's passing vanity,
the aching heart, in turning homeward,
hails with a sigh of relief the sight of a
beautiful metal wreath displayed at the
cemetery tlorist's window. The purchase
is quickly made. Fastened to an easel
with long projecting ends, so as to enter
the ground firmly, the new decoration
is put in place and found as pretty at the
next visit as it was when purchased.
The pink of the roses, the blue of the
violets may gradually bleach and whiten,
but the arrangement — if tasteful at the
start — is sure to preserve a lasting pleas-
ing effect. And most of all during the
cold, bleak Winter days, when the hoary
frost does not allow fresh flowers to live
out doors, how welcome to the eye is the
green foliage of the metal wreath, its
charm heightened by the interspersing of
a few porcelain flower sprays, appealing
to the heart with the true sky blue of the
lovely forget-me-not? Washed and kept
clean by rain and thawing snows, the de-
sign lasts through the Winter season, till
spring breaks forth with its new life, re-
minding the owner that the time has
now arrived when to surround or sup-
plant the design of metal with living and
breathing plants and flowers.
Thus, you see, a double purpose is
served by the much abused metal orna-
ment : First, filling the hearts of those
who use them with satisfaction at having
wisely invested their money ; and second,
filling the purse of the vendor with profit.
And do not believe for a moment that
these metal pieces are merely the cold
product cf machine work. Oh, no 1 to
produce a design with tasteful effect the
successful arranging artist must be a
close observer and student of nature.
He hunts in field, forest and garden for
beautiful foliage, compares its color ef-
fects in the different stages of its growth
he studies the grouping, and with a pur-
pose bordering on sentiment, he puts
here Ivy, theemblem of friendship, there
Woodbine and Myosotis, for fraternal
and true love ; Snowdrops, for consola-
tion ; Laurel, for glory ; Daisy, for inno-
cence, and so on. I am ready to admit
that a great many of the cheap pro-
ductions offered nowadays are mere
blurs, same as many so-called oil paint-
ings rank properly as mere daubs, but
the skillfully and tastefully arranged
designs will continue to find an appre-
ciative purchasing public.
And now, a final word of advice, speci-
ally to those florists living near ceme-
teries: Do not discourage their use, "one
decoration brings another. " Do not over-
charge in taking your profit, so your
legitimate business may stay with you,
and not be driven to sources that will
supply the public on a smaller margin
than you can afford. Do not display
cheap goods ; if you have poorer people
among your customers, buy some cheaper
goods for them likewise, but display the
better ones, only these catch the eye and
create desire to purchase. Besides, the
cheap, plain-looking goods cannot con-
tribute to a lasting demand for this arti-
cle. You cannot overcome the truth of
the maxim, that " quality will tell in the
long run."
How to Stimulate the National Chrys-
anthemum Society.
E. G. HILL.
Pursuant to your request I append my
views on the subject of the Chrysanthe-
mum Society with a few suggestions as
to how it may be made of practical bene-
fit. In its past history the Society has
not shown itself to be an aggressive one by
any means; this circumstance hasserved
largely to discourage its well wishers,
and has caused many to lose interest in
it who otherwise would have given it
their heartiest support.
To crystallize and put in motion the
forces which go to make up a successful
organization there must be one or more
enthusiastic spirits who will work with
single purpose until the mass of indi-
viduals are fused into a living, working
unit. It is this work that is needed just
now ; it will be necessary for the present
officers to study and map out a line of
action, and then, with persistent energy,
follow it up until the organization is
fully accomplished. With Mr. E. A.
Wood for president and Mr. Elmer D.
Smith for secretary, we see no reason
why life and vigor shall not be breathed
into the Society ; certainly these two
gentlemen are enthusiastic and possess
the necessary ability to lead the Chrys-
anthemum Society into the highway of
success.
Lines of usefulness for such an organi-
zation are plainly to be seen, and it has
been painfully apparent by its absence.
One thing very much needed is a cen-
tral tribunal, where all seedlings can be
passed upon by an expert committee or a
council of members ; if such an arrange-
ment could be made and entered into
with some one of the present clubs or so-
cieties that give annual exhibitions, it
would certainly help to diminish the ex-
cess of seedlings annually placed upon
market. It would also give all those in-
terested in the new introductions an op-
portunity to inspect and compare and
make selections with regard to the spe-
cial purpose for which each variety
seemed best suited. If this could be
done under the authority of a national
society, an award thus made would be
of much greater value than the premi-
ums bestowed under present methods.
The holding of a national exhibition •
ought to be easily within the scope and
possibilities of such an organization, and
the writer sees no insurmountable obsta-
cle to the holding, from year to year, of
a great chrysanthemum floral festival.
It would seem that it were imperative
that the Society should act decisively
and at once if we are to proflt by its
helpfulness in 1894; and why delay for
another year?
The Carnation Society is a living ex-
ample of what energy and push will ac-
complish, and a similar line of action
will produce results as beneficial in its
turn for the chrysanthemum as the
work done by the carnation men has
proved helpful to the growth and devel-
opment of the interests of their chosen
flower. The National Chrysanthemum
Society of England is an organization
which illustrates and exemplifies, in a
measure at least, what may be similarly
done in America.
It is the purpose of Secretary Smith to
call a conference in the near future of
those interested in order to outline and
arrange the work for the coming Au-
tumn ; this is a move in the right direc-
tion, and we hope and believe that it
will result in great good to the Society.
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read by the wide-awake florists throughout
the country, and deSferves the hearty sup-
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getting in a very large measure, judging
from the appearance of its advertising
pages from week to week.
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Plants Suitable for Easter Decorations,
and How to Display Them.
.TAMES IVBRA DONLAN.
The sun rays of Easter are about to
beam upon us once more, and again we
are beginning to be anxious to know if
tlie growers will be able to give us as
good, or even better, stock than they did
in former years. Yes, Easter causes a
lot of anxiety ; but the success of the
"Great Day" more than pays for all!
It is in looking upon the bright side, and
paying close attention to details that we
can make our success the more prominent;
and, although every phonograph rings
off a song about ' ' hard times," we should
remember lessons taught us at Christmas
time, and therefore not hesitate about
laying in the usual stock of good, salable
flowering plants for Easter. That day
coming very early this year makes it less
liable for us to see the market stocked
with overgrown flowers, and from
present prospects plants will be finer,
more abundant and cheaper, than they
have ever been before, thus affording
better chances for a great Easter trade.
Much care is needed in selecting plants
to suit each one's trade, and great care
should also be taken by grower and
retailer, in the packing and shipping of
plants. We should not begrudge the
time required to carefully tie up the
beautiful flowers we entrust to the care-
less messenger, who too often destroys
in a few moments the gem a scientific
man has taken a year to produce.
The manner in which we display our
plants is of the very greatest importance.
Stores should always be neat, jardinieres
cleaned and in readiness for plants. Our
windows should show our very best
attractive powers. Here we should mass
brilliant colored azaleas and genistas,
and such other flowers as can be seen
from a long distance, but we should be
careful to avoid toomiich mixture ; mass
the colors, and the effect will be more
pleasing. General effect means fifty per
cent, in the value of an Easter flowering
plant.
A great deal of money is spent every
year in the purchasing of rubbishy
metallic ferneries, that soon get rusty in
the hands of customers, and also in
abominably painted celluloid baskets,
and little nicknacks that are seldom used
and never sold. From the large porce-
lain dealers, beautiful vases (which are
always needed) can be bought at reason-
able prices, and nothing can show off, or
add more value to a plant than a nice
colored vase. For other kinds of plants,
baskets are the most suitable; but
retailers should have a hand in the
designing of their own baskets, and not
strive to impose upon the public the
absurdities offered for sale by the average
basket maker. Then again, immense
sums are spent on ribbons which could
be dispensed with , if we give more atten-
tion to art, and tn the welfare of our
trade. There are times when it becomes
cheaper and, what is of greater impor-
tance, more manly for us as a class, to
drop played out fads and help our own
growers by using a few cents' worth of
lycopodium or ferns around plant-pot
tops, instead of a dollar's worth of
French ribbon, or so much Venetian lace.
The same rule is applied to all branches
of our trade ; and where we used ever-
greens, and last century style of laurel
roping with which to decorate churches,
we can now afford to use graceful palms
and beautiful flowering plants, to grander
effect.
Work is being done cheaper now than
at any time in the history of American
floriculture, but it is not being done as
well as it should be ; we advocate too
many frivolous fads which turn the
florists' store into a pink shop, and de-
grade our profession , We must advocate
more flowers — flowers without trim-
mings ; we must practice the true prin-
ciples of our art, and that is the richness
of its simplicity. Let the grower raise
only the very best, and sell at a fair
price, and let the retailer present them
on their best side at a popular figure. It
i<! not necessary to have a Crystal Palace
in order to sell flowers, nor a Tally-ho and
four, and coons, and horn-blower to
deliver them ; but it is desirable to have
our last Easter plant bill paid, and to
have a nice clean store, with a man in it
who thorough'y understands plants.
Now, let us suggest a few things it
may be worth remembering. Of course,
high above all other Easter plants,
proudly ringing her fragrant bells,
stands the lily. She is queen of all
flowers on this occasion, and should
always occupy the most important place.
It we can get Lilium longiflorum we
should not hesitate to buy them, as they
keep much better than Lilium Harrisii.
Every year we flnd a greater demand for
lilies, and we should not be afraid to lay
in a fair stock, as we often need many
plants for decorations, and no matter
what form the decoration may take,
lilies are most appropriate at Easter. In
selecting lilies, from one and a half to
two and a half ieet in height will be
found the most desirable, and if we can
get them two or three in a pot, that is
just what is wanted. There is nothing
so appropriate, or more beautiful for
Easter, than a large gobelin blue vase
filled with Lilium Harrisii plants. Take
the plants out of the pots and place them
among wet moss in the vase, arranging
them gracefully as if they had grown
there, fill up with pretty fern plants, and
you will have a design suitable for the
most fastidious. The same method of
treatment can be applied to single plants
in smaller vases. It is always best to
display our plants, each different kind
grouped by itself, thus allowing the
individual beauty of the plants to show
for themselves.
Azaleas are always popular and look
very beautiful, when inserted in baskets
or vases whose color harmonizes with
the flower.
The small genistas which are plentiful
this year, will look charming in yellow
or green baskets or vases. Pink and
blue hydrangeas in jardinieres to match,
will find ready sale ; the same may be
said of lilacs and ericas. While in the
case of hyacinths, if we arrange them in
separate colors in flat, pretty baskets or
ferneries, they present a taking effect;
this is also applicable to tulips and lily-of-
the-valley. Very handsome and unique
effects can be obtained by arranging
baskets of growing roses, and we might
further add to the pleasure of our carna-
tion enthusiasts, by fixing a few baskets
of growing carnations, by way of
a novelty.
Of course, there are many simple de-
signs in vases and baskets that add to
or enhance the charms of flowering
plants, and many customers who send
plants as presents, prefer to have them
in such vases or baskets, and we should
be careful to select what is harmonious
and unpretentious. Though we cannot
expect to sell vases or baskets with all
our plants, we should still see that all
the pots are very clean, because dirty
pots are disgusting, and clean pots add
value to the plants. It will do us no
harm if we put the plant's name on it,
and at the same time give a little instruc-
tion as to watering, etc.
It will also be well for us to have a
good stock of lycopodium and small
ferns, as they come in handy in arrang-
ing our windows and groups, as well as
for top-dressing the pots. Always bear
in mind that critical customers make
mental note of how we arrange our
plants and flowers in the store, and they
have more confidence in turning over
their houses to us to decorate, if we show
good taste in all we do at our place of
business.
Of course, there will be many house
and church decorations to see to, and we
will be asked to do something " new and
room is furnished with oak carvings the
best effect can be broughtout by graceful
vines and yellow Spring flowers. If a
room is of blue coloring, we should use
pink or white fiowers, and if the fur-
nishings be of pink, white flowers will
be most suitable. If we cannot have one
color to a room, then we should mass the
colors.
In our church decorations this year,
instead of using so much "green" we
should use a few graceful palms,
and instead of scattering our flowering
plants we should get twnty-five or fifty
fine Lilium Harrisii and make a group of
them inside the communion rail on the
steps in front of the center of the altar.
The lilies would look better arranged in
one large tub or vase; we could do this by
taking the plants out of the pots, and fix-
ing them so as to have a graceful appear-
ance from the front. They will thus
make a magnificent picture, and can be
seen from all sides of the church. It we
concentrate our efforts in one direction,
and make one or two designs exception-
ally beautiful, other defects are not seen;
or, if so, are diminished by the effect of
the pleasing objects.
them out so early. Just as soon as day-
light makes its appearance the buying
commences, and by eight o'clock every-
thing is disposed of and on its way up
town or to wherever the buyers' place of
novel." This is very hard to picture to
the customer, but we are always safe if
we suggest the latest in Spring flowers,
and when we come to execute orders,
our cleanliness, and intelligently handling
our materials, will help to give confldenoe,
which is half the success. We should be
careful to avoid too many mixtures, and
it we have a house to decorate we should
study what colors will best suit the
surroundings. For instance, where a
Marketing of Plants for Spring Trade.
A NEW YORK MARKET PLOKIST.
The method of marketing Spring
plants in New York city is quite a differ-
ent matter and much harder work than
in any other place that I have been in or
know of. In the first place, there is no
cjvering or protection from the weather,
and until lately insufficient room to dis-
play stock. The magnitude or size of
the business makes it practically impos-
sible to have any building or covered
place large enough for the purpose. In
the busy season 100 to 150 wagons would
have to be accommodated.
In smaller towns they do have such
buildings. Florists use them in the
morning and green grocers and butchers
through the dav. Whether such a place
would pay in New York city is problem-
atical, and perhaps New York does not
think it worth while to solve the prob-
lem, seeing much of the stock comes
from Jersey.
However, we manage to dispose of an
iucreditable quantity of stock every
Spring through the different channels
open to us. Some years ago we shipped
plants to almost every town and village
up the Hudson as far as Troy and Sara-
toga, and through the suburban Jersey
towns, such as Paterson , Passaic, Eliza-
beth, etc., but that gradually stopped,
every town now having its own florist,
who grows all the Spring plants needed,
and more cut flowers than they can use,
to judge from the quantity they ship to
New York commission men in the Win-
ter season. A great many plants are
still shipped up the Sound to places in
Connecticut. They are shipped as deck
loads on the Sound steamers; everything
being in full flower makes it diificult to
pack them close enough to ship any
other way.
But by far the greater part of the
Spring stock is disposed of in New York
city, Brooklyn, Jersey City and Hobo-
ken. We have between three and four
million people to cater to right in the
cities named, but even then it is a mys-
tery where all the plants go to. I think
it would be safe to estimate that at least
fifty thousand plants leave New York
market every morning, during the three
Spring months to say nothing of what is
sold at auction and by florists who sell
their stock at home.
The market is certainly one of the
prettiest sights imaginable any Spring
morning just at daylight after the
wagons are unloaded and before the
buying begins. Thousands of beddinj
plants all in full bloom are displayed
without any attempt at order or har-
mony of color, and seem to please the
eye better than the best arranged and
artistically fixed up flower show, the
want of order seeming to add to the
beauty. But very few seem to appreciate
the sight, dollars being what brought
The store men are certainly the best
and most desirable customers, the only
drawback being that they start too late
and drop out too early to suit the grower.
We seldom see a store man in market
before the first of May or later than the
first of June, consequently the jobbing
and cemetery gardener, street stands and
venders have to be depended on to
handle all or most of the stock marketed
in March and April and after June 1.
The storeman is a connoisseur and always
has an eye open for something good;
he does not buy so much as the vender,
but is more particular as to quality, and
generally has to pay a little higher price,
because while he buys by the dozen the
vender buys by the hundred, and for
this reason many growers prefer the
vender to the store buyer. The store
man wants his plants packed in boxes,
while the vender packs his loose in his
wagon, so that the grower who sells to
the vender saves quite a little expense
ia boxes and the labor of packing, be-
sides far more can be put on a wagon
loose than can be put on in boxes. The
boxed stock invariably looks best and
commands the best price ; stock mar-
keted loose always looks crushed and
bruised, especially fuchsias, if laid down
one on another over night in the wagon.
The vender probably takes more plants
from the market than all other dealers
put together, and sells thousands of
plants to people who would never think
of going to a store or street stand. They
work the tenement districts of the city
where florist stores are almost unknown,
and where plants might never be seen if
the vender did not take them there. He
thinks nothing of climbing five or six
flights of stairs carrying a tray of plants,
no doubt sometimes getting only his
labor for his pains; others go out to the
suburbs where people have ground
enough for flower beds, and may succeed
in selling as many as a hundred or more
plants at one place. It looks like rather
hard work, but the vender makes it a
point to dispose of his load the same
day he buys it, and turns up at market
next morning for a fresh load. The store
man is there too, but if business has
been poor he buys only enough fresh
stock to make what he has left over look
more attractive.
The auction rooms handle large quan-
tities of bedding plants in the season ; a
good many of their customers are gar-
deners from private places who either
find it more convenient or cheaper than
buying from catalogues or price lists
they did in old times. Another class of
auction customers are those who can use
one or two hundred plants if they can
get them cheap. They have time to
wait for a bargains and no doubt it comes
cheaper than paying retail prices at the
greenhouse. At auction the private
buyer can buy as cheaply as the florist
who has to sell them again; if that
could be stopped about the only objec-
tionable feature of the auction room
would be removed.
But the market is no doubt the princi-
pal and best agency for the dissemina-
tion of bedding plants. The dealer finds
there thousands of plants of all varieties
displayed on the street, and can pick out
his stock to suit the locality in which he
does business. In some parts of the city
high priced plants can not be sold, so
that the dealer has to buy a grade of
plants that will suit his trade.
One peculiarity in the tenement dis-
tricts is that the people do not expect
their plants to last long. They buy
them in full flower and treat them much
like a bunch of cut flowers. As soon as
the flowers wither they throw them out
and buy some more with flowers on, so
that the vender can traverse the same
route several times in a season and sell
to the same customers.
The supply gets larger every year and
the demand seems to keep up with it,
and our prices seem to compare favora-
bly with prices in other cities, according
to statistics published.
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Plants for Cemetery Decoration.
JOHN a. BAKKER.
In speaking of plants for cemetery
decoration, it must be borne in mind
that no man can do so only from his own
standpoint ; that is, what he uses.; and
only in a general way can they be
adapted to all localities.
lots, seen at a distance, it is well to make
the planting special. At one such place
the beds each side of the entrance were
filled with heliotrope, the white Tariety,
Mme. de Blony, which is a compact
grower ; the flowers are borne on long
stems ; it Is a good bedder, the fragrance
is delightful, and at this place isfarmore
effective than if mixed with other
Under a very large natural rock, cov-
ROCKERY, SIDE SHOWING A GROUP OF BERBERIS THUNB
There are many places, such as tri-
angles, where the avenues meet, bells
under rocks, and approaches to different
parts of the grounds not occupied with
lots, that require the best attention
possible, for the reason that if you wish
to interest the lot owner the corporation
must show their interest in them by tak-
ing good care of, and making attractive
such locations, which should, as far as
possible, be planted with hardy plants
and shrubs. In several of our triangles
we have planted the choicer small grow-
ing evergreens which are very effective,
they are rich in color and pleasing to the
eye ; but as this article is to be from a
florist's standpoint, we will not sing the
praises of these delights at this time.
In another triangle a large bed of helio-
trope made its presence known by its
delightful perfume, and was a grand
sight ; there were two thousand plants
used. Another was filled with five
thousand plants of Tuberous-rooted bego-
nias, which was very attractive, and
bright at all times. The advantages of
the begonia are many, the principal one
being that after a rain storm there are
no decayed flowers to be removed ; they
go right along as if nothing had hap-
pened. Feed them well, and give abun-
dance of water.
Another triangle is filled with sub-
tropical plants ; the following are used
quite extensively : Ricinis cambodgensis,
abutilons in variety ; Colocasia esculen-
tum and arborea, Dracsena indivisa.
Begonia rubra. Carpet the entire bed
with Peristrophe augustifolia or Nepeta
hederacea, one or both.
One of the interesting features of this
place is a natural rockery with a Summer
house on the highest elevation, s resting
place for visitors. Shrubs are judiciously
introduced in appropriate places. A
feature is to grow there a good selection
of native plants and ferns ; the following
varieties have been recently introduced :
Cypripedium acaule, Cypripedium spec-
tabile, Trillium grandiflorum, Trillium
erecta var. alba, Dodecatbeon media,
Erythrinum citrinum, Mertensia virgin-
ica, Heuohara sanguinea. Campanulas in
var., Silene (ragged robbin), Phlox sub-
ulata. Ferns: Aspidium marginale,
Dicksonia punctiloba, Osmunda Clay-
toniana, Osmunda regalis, Phegopteris
polypodioides. There are others, but
these we use in abundance.
At all prominent locations at corner
ered in part with ivy, directly opposite
the entrance, in a very conspicuous
place, is a border about ten feet wide and
over two hundred feet in length, filled
with a large collection of hardy plants,
also Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora,
so arranged that from early Spring until
late in the Fall there is something in
flower. The principal varieties in use
are good collections of herbaceous
pagonies. Phlox de-
cusf-ata, Autumn
varieties, delphini-
ums, aster (Michfel-
mas daisies). Moun-
tain fleece; also a
few plants of many
other species and
varieties, and it is
one of the most satis-
factory borders we
have.
A bed of Mmo'
Crozy canna, prop-
erly located, looks
superb, and is al-
ways in flower, the
rich foliage adding
much to its attrac-
tiveness.
If a strictly low-
growing foliage bed
is required , Coleus
Verschaffeltii is the
best.
La France rose,
carpeted with sweet
alyssum, makes a
very satisfactory
bed.
Sub-tropical bed-
ding is fast taking
the place of carpet
bedding, and is a
great advance over
it. The plants used are Musa ensete,
a noble plant, always giving a stately
appearance. Here again the Crozy
cannas are grand subjects, and acaly-
phas have come to stay, we cannot
extol them too highly. Nicotian a colossea
is a handsome foliage plant, with a pleas-
ing blue tint, and will grow to a height
of five feet, Pandanus Veitchii, Variega-
ted yuccas, dracsenas, crotons, and many
more that might be named, go to make
up a snb-tropical bed, and one planted
with the subjects named is a thing of
beauty (see engraving).
For general planting of the numerous
flower beds we decidedly prefer flower-
ing plants, and will mention a few of the
principal varieties we use : tuberous
rooted begonias, planted where shaded
from the mid-day sun, are very desirable ;
in the Fall they are at their best, many of
the flowers measuring five and six inches
in diameter. Salvia splendens compacta
is one of the best, growing to a height
of two feet, is of compact habit, throwing
up large spikes of rich scarlet flowers.
French cannas,
the dwarf varie-
ties, are very use-
ful, and are a
great success;
we use them very
freely. Adolph
Weick is one of
the very best.
Geraniums are
used to good ad-
vantage, and are
among the most
satisfactory we
know of. Bru-
ant for scarlet.
La Favorite,
white;S. A. Nutt
critnson ; Mme.
Thibaut, pink.
Other varieties
might be named,
but these are the
best for bor-
ders, for edging.
Mme. Salleroi is
fine and does
well when plant-
ed deep.
Ageratum, Lit-
tle Pet, is very
dwarf and flori-
ferous, a dark
blue; the white
variety we do not grow,! it is so hard to
keep clean. Guphea Uavee, the tricolored
cigar plant, is not known very well, but
is a grand plant, free and Very useful,
especially where there is a curbing ; it
hangs over and is very graceful.
Lantana delioatissima, covered with
small purple flowers, is also good for an
edging, and mingled with sweet alyssum
makes a fine combination, especially the
cacy and free-flowering qualities, and is
frequently used for a center-line. Alter-
nanthera in variety, which are always
neat and bright, when not made stubby
with over much trimming, and flnished
with a row of Echeveria Mexicana, will
make a neat arrangement. We have a
golden pilea not seen very often, which
is very graceful, and keeps its color well
all Summer, which we use for the same
purpose.
The brevity of this article prevents all
detail. Many articles might be written
under special headings, where careful
detail is required, but perhaps enough is
said to give the reader a slight idea of
what can be done in cemetery planting.
Utica, N, Y.
The florists generally report business as
rather quiet the last few weeks; all are
anticipating a good Easter trade, and are ,
prepared for it. The weather has been ,
mild with a good deal of sunshine and
flowers are very plentiful just now, with
bright prospects for Easter, so that prices
will probably be low for the season. Har-
risii are abundant.
G. F. Baker has been sick for the past
two months. Starting with the grip his
sickness has run into malarial fever. We
hope he will soon beout all right again.
Frank is, as usual, keeping things boom-
ing in the greenhouses. He takes great in-
terest in carnations, growing all the best
varieties, hybridizing and growing many
seedlings. He has twenty out of the large
number that he has bloomed, which are
very promising. They report business very
good for the season.
E. J. GloVEB & Co. are doing well.
Their violets went back on them, but other-
wise the stock is fine.
J. C. BiGELOW reports business fair,
prospects good.
C. F. SeitZer's violets are still doing
well, as is also rest of his stock. His Har-
risii are all gone by. He has a very promis-
ing seedling canna which he thiuks will
prove to be a good yellow.
H. H. TiMMERMAN is now running the
old Alexander greenhouses with Wm.
Boyne, formerly with Mr. Alexander, as
foreman. They have improved things
greatly and report business fair.
J. S. H.
RECEIVING TOMB AND FOUNTAIN.
variegated variety. It should be used
only where it can hang over stone work.
Aohyranthes, the upright, narrow-
leaved varieties, are grown in preference
to coleus, which we have discarded for
mixed borders.
The double white feverfew is excellent
for mixed beds ; it flowers very freely.
Cuttings are put in a cold frame in the
Fall, where they remain all Winter, and
are placed in three inch pots in the
Spring.
For planting graves, which should be
neatly done with low growing plants,
Torenia Fourneri is Jesirable for its deli-
Long Island City.
Mr. J. J. Peters has made considerable
additions to bis fertilizer factory at Long
Island City. He has put in a new boiler
and engine of 25 horse power, and two new
mills for triturating the manure after it
has been thoroughly dried. This impor-
tant operation is performed by a process
patented by Mr. Peters, whereby all the
volatile properties of the manure, which
would otherwise evaporate, are concen-
trated and fixed in the flnished product.
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Catalogues Received.
A. J.CoLMAN&Co.,FlyCreek, N. Y.—
Wholesale Price List of Tested Seeds for
Farmers and Gardeners (illustrated).
L. E. Akchias & Bbo., Fayetteville,
Ark. — Fourth Annual Catalogue of Seeds.
This firm has recently opened a branch
store at Carthage, Mo.
Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven,
Conn. — Supplementary Catalogue of
Specialties for 1894, an attractive little
list handsomely illustrated.
F. W. "Wabmpblmeieb, Louisville, Ky.
— ^Special Price List and Catalogue of
Monthly and Hardy Roses, Flowering
and Bedding Plants, Seeds, etc.
Byee Bros., Waynesboro, Pa. — List of
Tested Flower Seeds.
Geo. W. Park, Libonia, Pa.— Park's
Floral Guide for 1894.
Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa. — List.
A full line of Nursery stock.
Julius Sohnadeleach, Grand Bay, Ala.
—Price List of Strawberry Plants.
C. RAVIEE, Mobile, Ala —Price List Fruit
Trees, Vegetables and Flowers, Spring,
1894.
W. P. Peacock, Acto, N. J.— Trade List
of Dahlias, the new Cactus Dahlia, Nymp-
haea, a specialty.
Fred P. Burt & Co., Middletown, Conn.
—Catalogue ot Flower and Vegetable
Seeds, all of pedigree stock.
Vilmokin-Andrieux & Co., Paris,
France. — Catalogues of Dahlias and Can-
nas, in the Freach language.
The Staunton Nursery. Staunton, 111.
— Circular ot the Double Flowering Ameri-
can Crab. (Pyrus augustiflora).
John R. & A. Murdoch, Pittsburg, Pa.
—Illustrated Catalogue ot Vegetables,
Flowers, Plants, Trees and Shrubs.
Ames Plow Co., Boston. Mass.— Cata-
logue ot Matthew's New Universal Hand
Seeding and Cultivating Implements.
William Stahl, Quincy, III.— A little
pamphlet on Spraying Apple Orchards,
telling *' how, when, where and why to do
it."
Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven,
Conu. — Supplementary Catalogue ot Spe-
cialties for 1894 ; an attractive little list,
handsomely illustrated.
F. W. Warmpelmeier, Louisville, Ky.
— Special Price List and Catalogue of
Monthly and Hardy Roses, Flowering and
Bedding Plants, Seeds, etc.
Byron H. Ives, Albuquerque, N. M. —
Catalogue of Chrysanthemums, Roses,
Greenhouse and Bedding Plants, Bulbs
and Seed; profusely illustrated.
Harkett's Floral Nursery, Dubuque,
la.— Catalogue of Flowers and Bedding
Plants. The front cover is beautitully
illustrated with roses, pansies, etc.
G. H. & J.H. Hale, South Glastonbury,
Conn. — Catalogue ot Pedigree Plants. The
very name of "Hale" is a guarantee that
the stock is as it is represented. Send for
this circular.
John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y.
— Catalogue ot Rare Flowers, Vegetables,
Fruits, etc. This catalogue is filled with
beautifully colored plates and is one of the
handsomest catalogues of the year.
Fred. E. Young, Rochester, N.Y.— Cata-
logue ot Fruit and Ornamental "Trees
that grow." This catalogue is evidence ot
the possibilities in halt tone illustration.
We would advise our readers to send for it.
Goos & KOENEMANN, Neider-Wallaf,
Germany.- August Rolker & Sons, New
York, Agents. Illustrated Catalogue of
Hardy, Herbaceous, Alpine, Florist and
Bulbous Plants. New cauna, F.onigin
Charlotte, a specialty.
M. B. Faxon Co., Saugus, Mass.— Cata-
logue ot Seeds. Mr. Faxon is the origina-
tor of the celebrated Faxon Squash, ot
which it is said "that every specimen is of
superior quality, without regard to size
or whether it is ripe or green."
Geo. S. Josselyn, Fredonia, N. Y.—
Catalogue of American Grape Vines, Small
Fruit Plants, etc. Mr. Josselyn is a man
who "promises well and performs faith-
fully." Our readers, one and all, should
send for this neat little catalogue.
Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury Station,
N. Y.— Catalogue of Ornamental Fruit
Trees, Shrubs and Vines. This is a neat,
sensible list of stock suited for the average
grower, and the prices are right. It is just
the sort of catalogue to suit purchasers
who mean business.
George A. Weaver, Newport, R I.— An-
nual Seed and Tool Catalogue for 1894, con-
taining the latest and most improved pro-
ducts of skilled labor, in the various lines
of hardware, woodenware, paints, horse
and poultry supplies, etc. It also has a
well-selected list of vegetable and flower
seeds.
J. R. Steitz Cudahy, Milwaukee. Wis.
— Circular of the Steitz Potato Bug
Sprinkler. Our readers who plant potatoes
on a large scale should send at once for
this circular. The Steitz Sprinkler will
divide the honors with the Aspinwall
Planter, and the dozen or more so-called
perfect diggers.
Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth,
N. J.— Illustrated Catalogue of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits,
Seeds, etc. ; containing a well-selected list
of subjects. This firm believes in offering
"best quality of stock and varieties true to
name.'' Illustrations ot Lychnis flos cu-
culi and Japan Giant Chestnut adorn the
covers.
Frederick W. Kelset, 145 Broadway,
New York. — Catalogue of Choice Hardy
Trees and Plants. This catalogue con-
tains several attractive illustrations, show-
ing the adaptability of the subjects offered
to their various purposes. Mr. Kelsey had
the finest rhododendron display at the
World's Fair, obtaining for same the high-
est medal awarded.
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent,
Eng. — Complete Illustrated Floral Guide.
An elaborate catalogue, containing a de-
scriptive list ot all sott-wooded stocks that
are worth growing. The firm makes a
specialty ot begonias. They also issue an
Illustrated Complete Descriptive List of
Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Picotees
and Pinks. The former is sent post free
for one shilling (35c.).
D. Hill, Dundee, 111.— At the World's
Columbian Exposition, Mr. Hill received
first honors, and his exhibit ot hardy ever-
greens was the admiration ot all who
viewed it. It consisted of over six thou-
sand evergreens, of forty different varie-
ties, planted in a most artistic and pleas-
ing manner. This exhibit was complete in
both design and varieties. Purchasers
will receive from Mr. Hill a souvenir ever-
green, which, as well as being a novelty,
will stand as a living monument in com-
memoration of the World's Columbian
Exposition.
Shady Hill Nurseries, Cambridge,
Mass.— Descriptive Catalogue of Trees,
Shrubs, Vines and Plants. A very com-
prehensive catalogue. Among other good
points in it is the classification and descrip-
tion ot trees possessing remarkable charac-
teristics of foliage ; and valuable tables
showing name, description, date ot ripen-
ing of the fruits enumerated in the " Fruit
Department." Many hints are given as to
the selection and arrangement of hardy
perennials in the garden. The catalogue
is invaluable for the information it con-
tains. It is also well illustrated. They,
in addition, issue a beautitully illustrated
supplement of new and rare plants. Send
for a copy.
DAN'L B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y.— Cata-
logue ot Floral Designs, etc. This is a
neat little catalogue which can be used by
every retail fiorist, a space being left at the
top of front page tor his imprint. It is
sold by Mr. Long, and is intended as an
aid in choosing and ordering flowers, and
particularly in facilitating ordering by dis-
tant customers. There is a host ot valua-
ble information in it, such as prices of
various loose flowers at different seasons,
photographs of floral arrangements, de-
scriptions of how to make these up, and
other points which will be found of great
service to the retail trade. There is room
for just such a publication, and we doubt
not but the catalogue will find ready sale
and become popular.
C. W. Ward, Queens, L. I.— Catalogue
of all the Newest and Best Varieties of
Carnations. This is the handsomest car-
nation catalogue we have received. It
contains engravings that are lite-like re-
presentations of vases of specimen carna-
tions, of different varieties, cut tor market,
showing the wonderful development and
the immense proportions these flowers
have attained under good culture. It also
contains some remarkably faithful interior
views ot the plant houses. The cover is a
sketch from life ot Mme. Diaz Albertini
carnation, which can easily be recognized
by those familiar with this variety. Many
important hints as to cultivation are
given ; also instructions how to discrimi-
nate and combat the diseases to which the
carnation is heir. All interested in this
very popular flower should send to Mr.
Ward for a copy of his catalogue.
Hamilton, O.
Theo. Book prides himself on growing
exquisitively fine stock. Among his roses
were some particularly well grown Testout.
Mr. Bock thinks this rose has a great
future. The carnations were all free from
rust, and their luxuriant growth plainly
demonstrates that they get very liberal
treatment. Asparagus plumosus is a
specialty here. It is grown in four-inch
pots and kept dwarf. There is a ready
market for it grown in this way, and every-
body appears to like it on account of the
little attention it requires. Mr. Bock re-
ports hiscut flower trade up to the average.
P. L. A.
Montreal.
Club Meeting.
The regular club meeting took
place March 13, and was well attended.
After business a very excellent paper on
"Liliums" was read by J. Betrix. This
was one of the best papers ever presented
before the Club, Mr. Betrix going thor-
oughly into the matter. He was accorded
a special vote ot thanks. J. McKenna also
contributed a paper on "Carpet Bedding
Plants, their Propagation and Growth."
The annual social is arranged for March 29.
The Market.
Business has been fairly good, and
we are all hoping for fine weather for
Easter, when a large trade is expected.
The bulb growers' agents are coming
around, but with indifferent success.
Mr. A. Ingram, of H. Low & Co., is in
town.
Snails and Slugs in Greenhouses.
We are constantly receiving letters,
asking how to get rid of snails, slugs and
other insect pests in the greenhouse and
particularly in the mushroom house. We
know of no better method of destruction
than using freely air-slacked lime around
their haunts; this will destroy all the
thin-skinned individuals.
Wood lice do not succumb so easily.
To destroy these, three or four bantam
chickens having freedom of the houses
will work wonders, and do but little in-
jury, as they do not scratch. We know
of no better insect exterminators.
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$2.00 per 100; seed reduced t _ _ . .
H oz.. $1.00; H. oz., $1.60. 5,000 Golden Feather, and C.
Gymnocarpa seedlmer, per 100, $1.00. 5,000 Gem Fever-
few. 5,000 Golden Marguerite. 6,000 Dwf. Lobelia.
— all plantp.flats $1.50: rooted, 75cts. per 100. Double
0.00 per 100. With every $5.00 order t
order, and one Dark Primrose pkt. Double Petunia
or Scabiosa. Price List FREE. Address, Cash with
order please.
J. C.Gibson, Woodbury, N.J.
BUSINESS NOTICE.
The undersigned hereby gives notice
that he has this day withdrawn, as part-
ner, from the i3rm of August Eolker &
So^s. Hermann Rolkee.
Dated New York, March 15, 1894.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
1 words), each in-
qiTUATION wanted, by young man of good habits
'-' pDictical grower of palms, roses, carnations
chrysanlheraums and general stock; 12 years experi-
ence in a.l branches, five yearsin Sweden. Northern
tllinois preferred. Good recommendations. Please
address, stating termp. Box 203, Fremont. Nebr.
Worked 3 years c
t garden. Strong.
nduatrious; unexceptional references from em-
ployers and clergymen. No bad habits. Address
Eben Smith, 18J Lincoln St., Boston, Mass.
"PLORIST Situation wanted. Entire charge of
-•- commercial or private place. Thorough knowl-
edge of hardy stuff, good rose grower, English,
first-class reference. Geo. C. Barson, Box 25 Sing
OITUATION wanted. A good practical gardener
*-^ and florist, with long experience in growing roses
reference. Address Gardener,
2 Beacon Street, Boston.
OITUATION wanted, as head gardener. German
^ 20 years experience in growing of Stove and
Hothouse plants. Carnations. Rose growing a
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
ft, glass) or would work such aplace on shares.
Must be in good running order. Eastern
States preferred. Address ST. X., care of
"Florists' Exchange."
WANTED. '^>,"9,« Hydranseas, Root-
" ■" , * ""• e<l Cuttinss, Otaska, Red
Branched and Thomas Hogg, In exchange for
verbenas and Pansies. See ad on page 296 write
me at once s. WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale
Florists, 9 & 11 Roberts St., Utica, N, T.
WAl'ITED ^bout April 16, single
" .'^■^> •■ A/i». young man with some ex-
perience ingreenhouse and gardening. Write,
stating qualiflcations and wages wanted. No
drinking man need apply. Locli Box U,
Southampton, K. Y,
WHEN WRrriMG MENTIOH THE FtORIST'S EXCHAWCe
W^ ANTED.
DAHLIAS under color, best sorts in
large clumps. Address P. P., 36, care
of " Florists' Exchange."
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
W^ANTED.
A flrst-class man as foreman in commercial
place, Roses, Carnations, etc. Must be sober.
A good place and g-ood pay to the right man.
Apply at once to
W. J, SNOW, TVatertaury, Conn.
S MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
<ri3:E KlORIST'S EXCHANOm
315
CUT PALMS AND EASTER NOVELTIES.
I
KAN" PAIiMS— Leaves, per doz., |1.00; per 100,
$4.00 ; per 1000, |30.00. Plants without roots,
about 3 feet high, per doz., $3.00; per 100, $20.C0.
Plants without roots, i feet high, per doz., $4.00;
per 100, $35.00.
CABBAGE PAIiMS— Leaves, per doz., $3.00;
per 100, $20.00. Very large plants, without
roots, per doz., $30.00; each, $3.00.
CYCASorSAGO PAIiM LiEAVES— Always
in stock. 1st quality, $1.00 each; 2d quality,
75 cts. each; 3d quality, 50 cts. each.
PALM BUDS— $1.00 per dozen.
WILD SMILAX— Per case, $8.00.
JARDINIERES.
Varying in prices from $1.00 to $4.00 each.
FANCY METAL BASKETS— Gold, Silver or
Colored, 40 cts., 50 cts., 60 cts., 80 cts. and $1.25
each.
To introduce this pr-etty Novelty, we offer one
dozen assorted Baskets for $9.00 ; retail price,
$30,00.
CAPE FLOWERS— New crop, extra choice,
pure white, per pound, 40 cts., 75 cts. and $1.00.
Price on Case Lots upon application.
FANCY WICKER BASKETS -Special offer,
12 Nests, worth 75 cts. and $1.00 each, for $9.00.
No. 58—7 in. $2. 8 in. $2.25. 9 in. $2.50.
IS-SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
F. E. McAllister, 22 Pey street, NEW YORK.
I OFFER A VERY FINE STOCK OF SINGLE TUBEROUS
k^^/«^
BEGONIAS,
In separate colors, per 100, 35.00.
All colors mixed, per 100, ;S4.00.
BEGONIAS,
BEGONIAS,
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK
[NQLESIDE NURSERIES,
Alhambra, California.
F. EDWARD CRAY, - Proprietor,
GROWER OF
Seeds, Bulbs and Carnations.
I will sincerely welcome any Seedsman or Florist, or their repre-
sentative, who may visit California, and take great pleasure in showing
them over my Nurseries.
If you can't come send for my Prospectus.
R. BDW^ARD GRAY,
ALHAMBRA, . - - Los Angeles Co., California.
SURPLUS STOCK
Per 100
ACALYPHA MACAFEBANA, 3i^ incli pots $5 00
ACHYBANTHES LISTDENII, " " 2 50
AIiTEKNANTHEBA (transplanted from flats) "Aurea nana" and
" Paronychoides major " 1 50
ALiYSSUIHC " TOM THUMB," 3K inoli pots 3 50
BEGONIA "VERNON" " " 3 50
" ASSORTED " " 4 00
COLEUS— Leading Sorts " " 3 00
MABANTA MASSANGEANA, " " 10 00
SALVIA WM. BEDMAN " " 2 50
STEVIA SERBATA VARIEGATA, 2J^ inch pots 5 00
All the above stocli is Strong, Clean and in First-class condition.
A good chance is here offered to secure Bargains.
SElWlNIUKlGlllEiOOSES,WM.L.SWi, Prop, Oyster Bay.LI.
BULBS, SEEDS, PLANTS AND CACTI.
AiiinrylliSf beautiful hybrids; white and red grouoda, feathered.
itrted, prepaid.
"pnpy/i
Alt«troeiiierla
, $5.00to$«.00per100; $1.00 to $a.O
I dozen.
C iiiins* splendid new Pink Ehemanni Quttermanni. 25 cents
each. Oanno, Roliiisla. splendid dark foliage, 6 to 8 ft., 75 c
> Felix rroiisiae* Henry Ma
■ nil Nabob, *:i.00 100:
Two dark foliage sorts,
Alpb
BiOTIpc, Aiiiiiiru.1 (..ui
cents dozen ; $4.00 100. Sti
Rhomneya Conltei
Hardy, Mail. Allc
_, Tbibaut» 75
»91 , 75 cents 100.
. S12.50 dozen ; $20.00 100. ready May Ist,
3 $10.00 100; 50 cents to $1.00 dozen ; variegated folif
Hemerocallis, double oran&e liiy. o Gents to lOcenM
to ¥6.00 per 100, Caltiopsls Lanceolata Grandlflo
dozen. *'obpa Scandens, 60 cents dozen. "
busta, 50 tents dozen.
, M. McWnbon, Clotb ot Gold, $1.00 to ^1.25 100. Sil-
ver Gerauiuiii, Mountnin of Snow. Mad. Salleroi, $1.00 to
$1.25100. Double Ivy Geraniums. Jean l)*Arp, .Vlad.Tbiba '
aililee, $1.00 to $1.25 100. Very s
nff cuttingrs, post paid,
■ ties nl choice I'elnr-
I cents dozen plants,
Tricolor, Glen Eyre Beauty.
Orders taken for Calla Lilies and Freesia Bnlbs.
Write for prices.
CACTI. £chinopHiM Mulleril, Spring bloomer, splendid
largepinkflowers. $3,00. $5.00 and $8.00 per 100; extra large Hanii 16
In. in circumference, 75 cents and $1.00 each.
Wrayii, 10 l
; $!.(
cUev-
I dozen. Stapelia Graudiflo
SEDBIDS-
Abiitllop, Neiv Teunya
I extra choice
$3.50 lb.; 35 cents i
_ Crozy'8» dwarf,
mixed, $3.50 lb.; dnrk folioffe. $(.00 r "^ --'-
Cyperus Altrnifolius. $1.50 (
extra choice mixed, J^o
. $10.00. Oobea Scande
cents packet: l-I
\A-l oz. $.S.50.
Golden B'-lis
Eininenanthe
: choice mixed, 'ib
, 25 cents packet ;
5 packet ; $2.50 lb. I pome
"Grnndiflora Jinpi'OTed," 50 {
$0.00 lb.; 50 cents oz.
packet. Cailiop
ndiflora, choice mixed, 25 cents
tied and striped, very choice. 35 cents packet; j
Steel Blue," 1-16 oz. $1.50; 50 cents packet.
Large flowering German ten
3 packet; $3.00 0
nes. $2.001b. Sweet Pe
I cents lb.; 10 lbs.. $5.0"
Stripe, (;arriinai,40ci- _
one month. Verbena. Mmnmolb. fine quality, i
wbite and pink only), $1.50 oz.; $15.00 lb.
SEND FOR TRADE LIST.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, Ventura-by-f he-Sea, CALIFORNIA.
316
The^ KIvORist's KxchAnge;
Established 1881.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
iULoii
SPEGIALTIES:
VIOI.EXS, SMILAX,
JACQS,
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale
Florist
LA FRANCE,
CARNATIONS.
51 West 30th Street,
Telephone 1111-38th St. NEW YORK,
47 West 24th Street,
NEW YORK CITY,
American Beauties, La France and White Violets
Specialties.
1887
-t-
J. K. ALLEN,
•t-
1894
,..,...,..^^.^i,M,a^^^HH^„„^^„i
Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Pi
No. 106 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK.
owers
SPECI HI-TIES;
GROSES AND VI0LET5.
Lowest Prices in Keeping with the Quality.
♦ —
Orders by Telegraph or Telephone Receive Prompt Attention.
Telephone 1005 i8th St.
Shipping: to All Parts of the United States Promptly Attended to.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
Mention paper.
The Rlorist's Exchanqe. 317
BURNS ^ RAYNOR,
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
WHOLESALE
i ^-^FLORISTS. 1
qS3
o
^
49 West 28th Street, ^
^ NEW YORK, ^
^ Desire to say that their stock for Easter o
is complete in quantity, in quahty and also
in Jvariety. Our method of shipping is
perfect hence our customers and consignors
are pleased.
Come and see us; you will always find us in.
HENRY iAZ:. BKVI^IS,
WHOLESALE
COMMISSION
FLORIST
t
^^ 940 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. ^
ROSES, VIOLETS, SMILAX.
MY LBMDBRS
ARE DORMER'S NEWEST VARIETIES OF
T CMRNMTIONS
FROM THE BEST GROWERS ON LONG ISLAND AND ELSEWHERE.
318
Thb Klorist's Exchange:.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
I , J. K. A I, I. EN,
Wholes&le Commission Dealer in
ICUT FLOWERS,
j 1 06 W. 24th St., New York.
Orders br mall or telegrapb promptlr attend)
\ to. Telephone CaU, 1005 mil 8t.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
nmrn \m\i\,
940 Broadway, Nott York,
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
12 West 37tll Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
, 932 ISth ST.
^■«Kss^s»s-5«S!»s ■smm^m^m^^s)^. omm^%
S BURNS & RAYNOR, I
I Wholesale Florists |
i 49 WEST 28tli STBEET, |
^ NEW YORK. M
',. We lead in American Beauty, z
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29th St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave,
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
'KelephoneCall, 1301 asth St.
_^1 kinds oi; Roses, Violets and CamatlonB
r speolaltT.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 24tli St., NEW YORK.
ED^WARD C. MOHAN, ,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St. New York.
The Bride* iUermet and American
BeantT* i^pecialtlea.
FRANK D, HUNTER,
WHOLESAliE DEALKE IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
51 W. 30th St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
INEW YORK.
^-
Roses — American Beauty.
Bennett, CuBJn...
Bon Silene
Bride. Mermet. . . .
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La Prance
Mme. C. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Nipbetos Hoste
Souv.de Wootton
Ulrich Bninner
Watteville...
Adiajntums
aspaiiagus
bouvakdia
Caju-as
Cabhationb— Helen Keller. . .
Daybreak, EdnaOralg.
Scott, Albertini
Storm King
Ophelia, Sweetbrier....
McGowan, Michigan. . .
Other fancy sorts .
Daffodils
Daisies
Pbeesia
Hkliotbope
Hyacinths
LUJCOM BARBisn
LILV OF THE VaLLET. ,
MiGNONETTB
Nabcibstts
Pansikb
SM1I.AX
Tulips ■■ ... .
Violets
New Yobk Boston phtladelfhia Ghioaoq
Mar. 16. 1894 Mar. U, 1894. Mar. 14, 1894. Mar. 12. 1894.
to$40.0u
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to 2.01)
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to 5.00
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to 8.00
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4.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 8.0U
lO.OU to 20.00
4.00 to 8.00
3.1)0 to 6.00
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8.00 to 12.00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.00
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4.00 to 6.00
.... to l.OO
50.00 to 75.00
.... to
6.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 3.00
1 60 to 2.00
2.00 to
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1.00 to 1.60
2.00 to 3.00
6.00 to 10.00
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Jar. 12, 1S94.
l.OO te»26.00
t.OO to 5.00
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l.OO to 6.00
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Prices quoted above are given only after caretul Diquiries from various sourcos au
while we do not guaritntee their accuracy, they are all that can be expected from
I market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
I'OJt OTHER COMMISSION DEAIBRS SEE NEXl PA.GE.
Wholesale and Coinmission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AKD FI.OBISTS* SUFFIiXES.
Orders by mail, telephone, expresB or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Maas.
Geo. a. Sutherland.
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. 11. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, IIL
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders |
with me.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
S B«aoan SI., Boston, Mass.
yra make a specialty of shipping
choice Roses and other Flowers, carefully
packed, to all points in Western and Middle
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Gut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
"WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY
Cut ' F/oaer • Commission • Dealers.
MiLLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FU)RISTS\
No. 1 7 West 28th Street,
Bet. Etli Ave. ul Bmadvtr, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED i8;3.
JHTW^eS PURDV.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
33 West SOtli Street, New Tork,
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
j JOHN YOUNG,
I Wholesale ♦ Florist,
i 53 WEST 30th ST.,
I NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
FRBD. BHRBT,
U/I^olesal? <^q{ ploiu^r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
CorreBpondence Invited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
BloomsbnrK, Pa.
aBowxB or OHOios
Rests, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
O.OJ). Telphone connection. Send I<
T^HE t^I^ORIST'S EixCHANGE.
319
W. EI,I.ISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PIXE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wboleeale OommiBBion Seolerfl In
Cut FItwers & Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS,
MO.
C. A. KUEHN,!
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist, |
1122P1NEST., ST. LOUIS, Ma
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.
I Wn. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,
1432 SOUTH PENN SQUARE,
Philadelphia, Pa.
ORIGINAL HEADQUARTERS QARNATIONS.
Among the many consignors of Carnations, the
following are of the famous Carnation
Belt of Chester Co.. Penn. :
W. R. SHELMIRE,
JOSHUA H. LADLEY & SONS,
J. J. STYER,
.GEO. W. LOVE,
L. A. MOORE,
L. B. EASTBURN,
W. H. PHILLIPS,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
W. P. BRINTON,
E. J. CLOUD,'
A. KEITER,
GEO. F. CHRISTIE,
J. F. REID,
J. S. ASHBRIDGE,
J. H. TOLAND.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS OH HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLtCE,
. BOSTON, MASS.
BOmOSLITBAL AnOHOHSIBS.
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS'
SUPPLIES.
FLORISTS'
VASE?
ALFRED H. LANGJAHE,
"Wholesale Florist,
19 BOERUM PLACE,
EKOOKLYN, N. Y.
Seasonable Flowers always on hand.
Consignments solicited.
DAN'L, B. I,ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washington St., BHltaio, N. Y.
F0BCIN6 BUMS, FLOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLOBISTS' PHOTOGBAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
To the Florist in the West and South :
o
What is the use of sending east of St. Louis
....for....
(k powers * florists' 3^PP''£S
when you can get them here at eastern prices
from W. Ellison. Give me a trial order and I
am sure I can satisfy you.
SPECIALTIES
DOVES.
STEMMING WIRE.
TOOTH PICKS.
SPHAGNUM.
SHEET MOSS.
CYCAS LEATES.
IMMORTELLES, all colors.
CAPE FLOWERS.
FAIRY FLOWERS.
CHENILLE, aU colors.
SCOLLAY'S SPRINKLERS. IMMORTELLE LETTERS.
WIRE DESIGNS, Etc.
AGENT FOR
STOIT GARDEN IMPLEMENT CO.
BRABANT'S FLORIST PINS.
W. ELLISON,
1402 PINE STREET,
_ST. LOUIS, MO.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
42 S. 16th St. (in Rear), PHILA., PA.
HEADQUARTERS FOR CARNATIONS IN ANY QUANTITY AND VARIETY
^O A FULL LINE OF ROSES AND BULBOUS STOCK CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
Consignments Solicited.
Mention this paper
Particular Attention Given to Shipping Orders.
TOBACCO STEMS
75 cts. per 100 lbs. (500 lbs. in bale.)
TOBACCO DUST— ImproTCd, Tcry strong,
$4 per bbl. (200 lbs.) Strong, $2.S0
per bbl. (180 lbs.) MenUon paper.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York,
320 XhE KloKIS^X'S KXCHANGiS.
FOR EASTER
I CAN FURNISH IN
o<1GUT FLOWERS lx>
THE following:
25,000 Roman Hyacinths, 5,000 Adiantum,
15,000 Lily of the Valley, . 1,000 American Beauties,
30,000 Violets, 2,000 Jacqs,
10,000 Lilium Harrisii, 500 Mrs. John Laings,
10,000 Carnations, (all colors,) 400 Asparagus Plumosa,
5,000 Tulips, " 300 Callas, 2,000 Smilax.
And any other variety of Rose or Flower in season. All orders carefully selected
and packed.
'00^WUaHl000m
I have been requested by many of the largest growers to offer for sale the following stock :
Please write for prices, etc. before ordering elsewhere.
3,000 METEORS, 6,000 AMERICAN BEAUTIES,
20,000 VIOLET RUNNERS,
The Violet runners are from the growers who have sent in the best quality of bloom to the market this season.
10,000 CARNATIONS VAN LEEUWEN,
The MOST PROFITABLE CARNATION sent to the New York Market.
I can also furnish price of all the leading varieties of ROSES upon application
JOHN YOUNG, Wholesale Florist,
^---"°"^"-- - - -- 53 w. 30th St., New York.
The Florist's Exchangie.
321
Pap&rreadljy Mr. John R. Jnfmson l)6foreN&w
Jersey Social Florists'* Cluh, Thwsday, Feh-
• niaru 22, 1894.
It gives me great pleasure to meet you
and to have an opportunity to read a paper
before you. I am pleased to avail myself
of the opportunity, for various reasons;
two or three among tlie many I will men-
tion. In the first place, I meet many faces
I have not seen before, get an introduction
to their owners, so to speak, and conse-
quently thereby extend my list of ac-
quaintances and friends. In the second
place, I am enabled to give you the benefit
of my thoughts and opinions, and incident-
ally I become the recipient of yours. It is
upon occasions like the present that we
can meet and exchange views and relate
our several experiences, which are as
strange and varied as the paths whereon
we travel, each according to his location
or his several opportunities.
We hear of new methods, new ideas, new
departures in the economy of horticulture
and floriculture, and we have here facili-
ties offered for discussing their relative
merits or demerits, their practicability or
impracticability, and through the medium
of such discussion we are ofttimes enabled
to arrive at definite conclusions as to the
advantages to be derived, pecuniary and
otherwise, from an introduction or incor-
poration of them into our own methods or
ideas.
We hear of new discoveries of plants and
of the periodical introduction of new
varieties and types, and we are here able
to voice oar sentiments as to the improve-
ments that have taken place over existing
and older types. We hear from specialists
in the various branches, and our general
knowledge is improved.
The orchid expert, he who plunges into
the profound and mysterious depths of or-
chid lore and nomenclature and culture,
essays to initiate us who have not had the
same privileges to study them into the
mysteries of their classification, the pecul-
iarities of their construction, the heavenly
beauty of coloring and the almost multi-
tudinous oddities which are found in their
habit of growth and in the peculiar mark-
ings of their flowers. He tells us of orchids
ephiphytal, of orchids terrestrial, of orchids
— I was going to say celestial, but I have not
heard of any that had wings. He shows
us the beautiful Cattleya, and he tells
with enthusiasm of its spikes of lovely
flowers, gorgeous and resplendent with
brightest hue and delicate tint, and de-
clares that compared with their richness
the color of royal purple is but a mere
sham, and in comparison with which the
regal vestments of Israel's king or the
dainty robes of Sheba's queen are but the
veriest trash. He excites our curiosity and
Interest as he shows us the peculiar form
of the Butterliy orchid, points us with pa-
ternal pride to the Baby orchid, arouses
our admiration and almost excites our
love as he shows us as an especial favor
the dainty form of "My Lady's Slipper,"
and commands our veneration and respect
as he extols the purity and virtue of the
"Santus espiritus," or Holy Ghost orchid.
He leads us through vistas of species and
varieties, hybrids artificial and natural,
through visions of peat and moss, pots and
pans, blocks and baskets, shade and sun-
shine, heat and cold, and once through we
look back with amazement at the magni-
tude of the scene.
Orchid grower and expert, we are pleased
for a brief space to deviate from our call-
ing to travel for a time along the path you
tread, and are benefited thereby. We have
the rose grower who tells us that, " You
can't beat 'em in the whole floral king-
dom ; " that "they always were, are and
ever shall be, world without end," and that
"if you want a picture in pink or white or
red, just set up a vase of Mermet, of Bride,
or of Beauty. I tell you they will take the
shine all out of your orchids I And then
the lovely perfume ! The poet can sing
of the ' spicy breezes that blow o'er Cey-
lon's Isles ' all he has a mind to, but ' they
ain't in it' with them. I tell you the peo-
ple will have them, and there is a greater
demand to-day than ever; and they are just
as sweet and good at a funeral as at a wed-
ding. You want to know how to grow
them successf ally and the best kinds to
grow ?" And we sit and listen for an hour
or two until he briefly tells us the essen-
tial points to be observed in their culture,
and a few " side tips " as to the best kinds
to grow. When he is through and we rise
to go, upon our overloaded mind we have
vague visions of three-quarter spans, short
spans to the south, raised benches, shallow
and deep, clayey and light soils, Bourbon
and Remontant, hybrid and Tea, Chinese
and Cherokee, spider and fly, club root and
grub, manure and bone dust, black spot
and yellow spot, mildew and honey dew,
sulphur and slug shot, long stems and
short stems, 55 to 65 degrees, Mermet and
Bride and Beauty and Wootton, cold and
hot, Brunner, Charta, Meteor and Hosts,
etc., etc., $5, $10, $50 per hundred, got to be
good, yes, got to be good I We remember
the particulars, but forget the detail ; but
his closing words are still fresh in our
minds: "Good houses, suitable soil, good
stock, patient perseverance, careful atten-
tion and common sense are the main essen-
tials of success."
The chrysanthemum grower tells of
the rapid strides made in his pets ; recalls
the time, not long past, when they were
only as large as " Bachelor's Buttons,"
and points with pride at thecn now, as big
as babies' heads, and then goes on to tell
us the old story that "when the frosts have
devastated the flower garden the ' Queen
of Autumn ' opens tip and commences to
hold high carnival." We hear of Japanese
and Chinese, Pompon and reflexed, hairy
and bald, we are shown pictures of rising
sung with halos around them. We are led
into argument and declaim upon the rela-
tive qualities and values of strong soils and
light soils, whether 'tis better to take cut-
tings for large blooms iu March or June ;
how to grow specimens in order to win all
the prizes ; the proper time to take cat-
tings, to pinch and to train. Interests us
with an account of the introduction of
" Mrs. Hardy," and of the various merits
of the different manures, and as we turn to
go, taps us on the shoulder and in an
undertone tells us that the advent of a blue
chrysanthemum is not far distant. He
says, incidentally, that he has not seen the
angel yet, but he thinks he hears the rustle
of his wings. There must be some in China
or Japan somewhere, as somebody has seen
pictures of a blue chrysanthemum on the
walls of either a Japanese pagoda or on a
Chinese Joss house, he does not remember
which now. " However, there is millions
in it, my boy, millions in it ! ! "
The carnation grower shows us a few of
his seedlings and points to Thorpe's ideal,
a regular stagnater, three and a half inches
across, and then taros to sympathize with
the violet man, and both join in vigorous
anathema at rust and disease, and consign
them to that place where the excessive
temperature would smash the best ther-
mometer, and where not even the lightest
flannels need be worn. .,^ i
The palm grower and the stove and
greenhouse man tell us that the time is
not far distant when palms will be grown
cheaper and better in this country than on
the other side, that tens of thousands of
ferns are needed every month for decora-
tive purposes, and that they pay to grow at
$5 per hundred, in two-inch pots, that
several of the iMarantas, Panax Victoria,
Cocos Weddeliana and several of the
Bromeliads are useful for mixing with
ferns for filling jardinieres and that it pays
to grow them. That Araucarias, excelsa
and glauca, are useful and ornamental de-
corative plants and last well, but they come
a little high. That there is money yet in
new geraniums of sterling merit, and that
there will soon be as many varieties of ean-
nas as there are of chrysanthemums ; that
ericas and epacris and other New Holland
stock can be grown here as well as in
Europe, and would pay it you only knew
how to grow them observing the proper
conditions requisite to their successful cul-
ture. He grows weary as he tells us how
to grow them, and concludes in the same
words an auctioneer invariably uses in con-
cluding the enumeration of an exception-
ally large and varied assortment of articles
at a sale, by saying : "A host of other
things too numerous to mention."
The landscape gardener discourses on
the development and embellishment of
grounds, the harmonizing of form and the
blending of color in order to please the
senses ; the extension of views, the con-
centration of effects, He shows us the art
of arrangement and the secret and value of
planting ; the hiding of objectionable
features, the studied interruption of views
and the deceptive boundaries. He tells us
that there should be an object in every-
thing done ; why this group is here, why
that group or specimen is there ; instructs
us in the massing of trees and shrubs and
in the planting of hardy herbaceous bor-
ders, and so on ad finitum.
Time will not permit me to describe
more. I will content myself with having
mentioned a few of the specialties in con-
nection with horticulture and floriculture,
a few among the many things we have to
learn. As I look around, the magnitude
of what there is to learn almost staggers
me. What I have learned seems to fade
into utter insignificance compared with
what still remains to be acquired.
The question seems to me to be not so
much where is the end, as where is the be-
ginning ? How are we to learn it ? It is
not my intention to particularize the vari-
ous steps we have to take in order to
ascend the ladder of horticultural knowl-
edge. We have all gone through the pot
washing, peat picking, flat carrying stages,
which to most of us have been the Initia-
tory step toward horticultural enlighten-
ment. One of the most important require-
ments seems to me to be the possession of
a love for flowers and plants, an intelli-
gent appreciation of the beautiful, whether
of form or color ; patient, determined, re-
lentless perseverance, a close and persist-
ent study of Nature's self ; a careful
watching and scrutinizing consideration
and criticism of the methods and experi-
ences of others. Possessing these qualiflca-
tious we may hope to succeed in a great
measure and be of use in the profession
and help toward educating others into a
love for flowers and plants and into a
knowledge of their structure and cultural
requirements. One thing that should
always act as a stimulus or incentive to in-
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necessity of acquiring all the knowledge
we can, is the fact, that while at the bot-
tom there is no room, there is a super-
abundance of room at the top. While at
the bottom there is always a scarcity of
breathing space, an ever present fear that
in the crowding and crushing we shall be
li f ted off our feet and carried into insignifi-
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jostling of shoulders, no treading on corns.
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..0.1 Tiv,. „i„„i t„„ ., J ^_ excellent Winter bloomer. The
and _ _
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. , "■"".*" p'wiuBiuii uuriujjT Liie wnoie winter ana lound thatitdidnot
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call be brought into bloom in four weeks, in a moderately warm house. The flowers will keen
well also when cut if the stems are cut off a little each day and care is taken to provide them
with fresh water. In fact it is difficult to And another plant which unites so many excellem
qua ities as this new Lychnis, qualities Avhich tew ,it any, perennials possess. The plant is per-
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Its many stalks bushes IS to 18 inches high. It is constantly sending out new shoots, every one of
which produces a number of buds covering it with innumerable flowers from Spring to Pall
The blossom resembles a beautiful feather ball of fresh rose color and shows in loose lSn« stem-
med clusters which are very useful tor the finest and most fashionable bouquets. Ail important
testimony to the value of the plant is the fact that everywhere it has been exhibited it received
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Large groups of this Lychnis present a wonderful appearance and cannot be too highly
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8 *.' ... per doz., $6.00
Vincia variesratn, 2M inch i 00
Adiantuiii Cuueatuiii, 3 inch 6 00
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Onychiuni Japouicuin, 2H inch ,^50
Ptel'ls Treinula, 2J^ inch 3 50
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V>LEr1A 1 IS. CUTTINGS.
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LILACIANA, purple S3.60 S30.00
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GIPSY QUEEN, blue 3.50 30.00
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MISENA, red 3.50
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BAMONA, lavender 3.50 30.00
ALBERT VICTOR, pink 3.50
HENRYI, wliite 3.50 30.00
MISS BATEMAN, wUlte and
fragrant 3.50 30,00
MRS. HOWARD WVSE,
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BIRGIIIN SPRING LIST.
Introduction Prices for the American
trade. All the following plants, extra
mailiDg size, and price includes pre-
payment by us, by parcel post or
express, at our option.
Doz. 100.
ves— Americana, Stricta, Uni-
vittataand Victoria $3.00 $12.00
Caladium 1.50 " ""
Dion Bdule (a fine decorator) 3,75
Echeveria Glauca 1.50
Echinocacti, in six sorts 1.50
Echinocactus McDowell's (Rebut).. 4.50
Perns, in three sorts 0.50 i.w
Marailiaria, in six sorts 0.75 4.00
Orchids (price list later).
Palms (price 'ist later).
Selaginella Lepidophylla 0.40 S.50
Selatfinella Pilifera 0.50 3.00
Tillandsia (air plants) 1.50 6.00
All the above plants are of the easiest culti-
vation, will prove attractive and draw trade.
If you want these prices mention Spring- List.
Small amounts remit in postal notes, larger in
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NEW YORK, MARCH 24, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
SPECIAL OFFER
TO THE TRADE.
Cocos Weddeliaua, 12 inches high, 4 to 5 leaves, 3 inch pots $20 00 per 100
Cocos Weddeliana, 14 to 15 inches high, 0 leaves, 3 inch pels 35 00
Kentia Canterbuvyana, 1 to 2 leaves, 8 to 9 inches high, 3 inch pots . 8 00 "
Kentia Canterlbnryaiia, 3 leaves, 11 to 12 inches high, 3 inch pots . . 12 00 "
Kentia Canterbiiryana, 3 to 3 leaves, 13 to 15 inches high, 3 mch pots 15 00 "
Livistona rotimdifolia, 5 to 6 leaves, 5 inch pots . 24 00perdoz
Areea Baiieri, 18 to 20 inches high, 5 inch pots, $10.00 per dozen . . . 75 00 per 100
Allamanda Williamsil, extra fine plants, 3 inch pots 7 50perdoz
Begonia " La Neige," (Novelty), extra fine plants, 3 inch pots .... 3 00 "
CROTONS, in' following varieties:
CHARLOTTE ROTHSCHILD,
ELEGANS PUNCTATUM,
QUEEN VICTORIA,
DISR.ELH,
VARIEGATUM,
VEITCHII,
VIRIDIS,
HOOKERII,
MRS. DORMAN,
ANDREANUM,
OUR SELECTION, 3
■WEISMANNII,
AUCUB.iEFOLIUM,
VOLUTUM,
PRINCE OF WALES,
CHELSONII.
15.00 per lOO.
SELAGINELL-AS, in following varieties:
*
C«SIA C.ffi:SIA ARBOREA,
CAULESCENS, MARTENSII VARIEGATA,
DENTICULATA, DENTICULATA AUREA,
GRACILIS, ERYTHROPUS MINOR,
OUR SELECTION, $3.00 per 100.
VITICULOSA,
EMILIANA,
BROWNII,
FILICINA.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
A FEW THINGS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYING AT THIS TIME:
Caladiuni Esculentnm, 1 to S in. diam per 100.
2to3 " " .
3 to 4 " " .
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, fine stock, per 1000, $9.00 " .
L. Auratum, 7 to 9 "
L. ■' 9toll
1. " UtolS " ,
I.. Kubrum, 7 to 9 " .
t. Album, 9toll " .
Gladioli, Fine ML\ed per 100.. SI. 86; per lOOO.
E.vtra Fine Mixed " ..1.40; "
" Light colors *' ..1.75; "
" and White " .. 3.60;
CROZI'S CANNAS, varieties and prices on application.
.83.60
. 7.00
.10.00
. 1.26
. 6.60
. 8,60
.13.60
. 7.50
,12.50
.10.00
,12.60
.15.00
.20.00
FOR 30 DAYS.
■We shall move from our present quarters about IWay 1st, and in order to reduce our stock
■we offer following: bargains:
25 per cent, discount on "Wire Designs.
15 " " Flower Baskets.
SphaKuum Moss per hale, $1,25; 10 hales, J11,00
Pure Ground Bone 200 lb. bag, J4.00 ; 1000 lbs, for 15,00
Sheep Manure, pulverized per sack, $2,75 (about 90 Ihs.)
Lawn Fertilizer per 100 lbs,, S2.50
FULL LINE OF MrSCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES,
Such as "WHEAT SHEAVES, Doves, letters. Bouquet Papers, etc, on all of which, for
cash with order, we will allow 10 per cent, discount,
FLOWER VASES.
i"We carry the largest line of these of any house in the West, in Elemisli Stoneware,
■' Japanese and Indurated Fibre, If you want Vases we
i ought to be able to satisfy you.
E. H. HUNT, 79 '.Lake Street, CHICAGO.
[WHENWRITINSMENTIONTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE
is resiiecttiilly ciillwl to our PRICE LIST of especially selected
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS, BULBS,
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Which will be mailed to all applicants.
We request the trade to notice particularly our high Krade strains of Asters, Calceolaria,
Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Primulas,
Stocks and Sweet Peas, also our select list of Canuas, Gladioli, Dahlias, Lilies and Azaleas.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, Single, Scarlet, Crinason, Rose, Salmon, 100 1000
Yellow. White $6 Oil S60 00
GLOXINIAS, e.vtra choice mixed 8 (10
GLADIOLUS, White and Light. Extra choice for Florists' use 4 00 30 00
White and Light. A choice mi.vture of seedlings and mimed vars... 3 00
'* Light colors. No red or dark colors. . .T 150
" Striped and variegated. Extra < ' '
2 00
Mixtures,
" Extra Selected.,,
TUBEROSES, Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl, First Size ...... 125
" Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. Second Size 75
NEW FRENCH CANNAS, Dwarf habit. Extra choice mixed, our selection,
including Mme, Crozy 10 00
Mixed, our selection, per doz,, 60 cents 4 00
DAHLIAS, Special Sorts for Florists' Use, doz.
A Choice Selection, in separate colors, each color separate $1 75
" " single varieties, in six separate colors 175
Divided roots, with names or colors on each, or one-half the
15 OO
10 00
15 00
100
$13 00
13 00
We are now ready to book import orders (August and September Delivery).
Fl,ORISTS' FORCING BULBS,
Roman Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, etc.
Send for pr
, stating: quantities needed.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
IIST'S EXCHANGE
Spring Goods
rOnSlGr rflDDG, stitme tor gUss on
' ' frames. For detail
see our Catalogues. We furnish original
Rolls of about no yards for $9.00 Net
Cash. Trial Rolls, enough to cover
four sashes for $1.00 cash ; these latter
will travel by express for little cost, weigh-
ing below 10 lbs.
Cycas Leaves. l."rparet:,tit
' fresh cut in appearance,
according to size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60c.
and 75c. each.
Metal Designs, "zjx^^^^^i
•^ ment of tasteful de-
signs : Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts,
etc., in green or white foliage.
such as Im-
rtelles,
Sheep Manure,
nal bag of 100 lbs
Plant Food,
Supplies of all Kinds,
Cape
Wheat Sheaves, Flower Baskets. Pot Hold-
ers, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc.,
etc.; all quoted in our beautifully and
richly illustrated new Trade List,
mailed free.
Tuberoses, good firsts,
$8.50, fine seconds,
$5.00 the 1000 ; Cal-
adium Esculentum, $6.00 the 100 ; Lancifol.
Lilies, best white, $12.00 ; Rose, $8.50 the
100. For other varieties see list.
We allow 10 per cent,
discount for prompt
Cash, except where
prices are quoted Net.
Peters, a fertilizer o.
icknowledged merit
Dulverized, the origi-
$2.75 ; the ton,i$4o net.
natural fertilizer, put up
1 neat packages ; for those
'ho desire to retail ; large
size, per doz., $2.00; per 100, $14.00 net;
small size,perdoz.; §1.25; per 100, $S. 00 net.
Lawn Grass Seed, ^^^S^^
ture at $3.50 the
bushel; our cheaper mixture, at $2.50 the
bushel. For those who desire to retail we
put up Central Park mixture, the 100 quarts
at $10.00: the cheaper mixture, the 100
quarts at $6.50; the 100 pints at $4.50.
Oirrl QoQ^ Canary, Rape, Hemp, etc.;
CllD UullU. prices fluctuating. We
supply at market rates.
Our special mix-
Canary Bird Food,
Spring: Bulbs,
ture with Cuttle-
bone ; in neat
pound boxes, at 6j^c. per lb.; the origi-
nal case of 100 boxes, at $5.50 net.
Auction Sales, "hrubLry,°'"ssomd
bedding plants, every
Tuesday and Friday. Later in May fine
Palms and Decorative plants. Address all
auction matter.s to 205 Greenwich Street.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Hew York.
334
The Rlorisx's Exchange.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS'
LilHOGRAPIIED PACKAGES
FOR COUNTER TRADE.
The cut herewith is a photo-engrav-
ing of the elegant blue-covered, hinged
boxes which we furnish gratis to the
purchasers of our packet Flower Seeds.
We will send this box and loo
packages assorted seeds postpaid by
mail, at $2.00, and niore can be order-
ed by mail, as wanted. We will also
include with all first orders and with-
out extra charo;e. a finely executed
lithograph of flowers (size 17x25),
printed in 10 colors. This will make
an attractive advertisement and a real
ornament in any salesroom.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS
54 - 56 Dey St., Tfew York.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,
BULB AND PLANT GROWERS.
Per 100. 1000.
Ulium Speciosum Album $6 00
" Roseum 5 OO
" " Kubiimi 5 00
Single Begonia, fine bulbs, new crop
finest strain, in 4 separate colors. . 4 00 J3.5 00
Convallaria Majalis, German pips 1 00 8 00
Tuberoses, Pearl and Tall, Al.,
(big) bulbs 90 7 60
tow-budded Koses, in sorts.
Dutch stock 9 00
English stock 11 00
All other plants or shrubs can be ordered
for March 9th delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS,
58 West St., New York Citv.
■tfWEW WRrr>WC MEWTtCH TH£ FvORIST-S EXCHANGE
SyMMERllDEllVER!,
(JDI.T AND AUGUST.)
PALM SEEDS.
(Prom California and Australia.)
TREE FERN STEMS.
FREESIAS.
(We will have over a Million of
FKEESIAS, running from 7-16th to
M of an inch.
CALLAS.
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
LIL. LONCrFLORUMS.
CALIFORNIA SMALL BULBS.
(Brodiffias, Calochortus, Fritillarias.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send for it.
We want vour orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
BOOK POR
FLORISTS'
Just out. Send for it.
iffer to tlie trade our
1 SIT PUSS nctoria and Truffant's rasony
AiS 1 JVn.C3. flowered rerfection, ,f hite, pink,
scarlet, lavender, purple and mixed, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.; 5 for $1.00. Mignon, Boston
2<lorists' and Seniple Asters, white, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.
SWRFT PPA)* Blanehe Ferry, best
a¥¥IVIVl IrliAa. pink, oz., lO cts.; Ib., es cts.
Queen of England and A.lba Magnifica, best
whites, oz., 15 cts.: lb., S1.50. Cardinal, best
dark red, oz., 10 cts.; lb., 85 cts. Mckford's
Mixture, oz., 10 cts.; '4 lb., 26 cts.; lb., 90 ots.
Vaugltan's Prize Mixture, oz., 15 cts.; lb.,
$1.50. Good Mixed, all colors, J^ lb., 15 cts.'
lb., .50 cts.
FOK OTHER FLOTVER SEEDS 2f,
ell as all
Supplies, Bulbs
^ Booh for Florists,
tli business card.
T. Tel., 3(>10H. Greenhouses, Western Springs, in.
V/;;7J YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.
THE FIOBBST'S EXCHANG£
Box 688,
CHICAGO.
IHERRJWAM'S SEED STORE,
• 4-13 East 34th Street,
I Near Lons Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
FOR Fl.OKIST.".
[Seeds, Bulbs, Fertilizers, Insect!
( ijestroyers. Garden Tools f
[ and Implements. J
.PRICE LIST FliEK ON APPI.ICATIOX 1
1st quality.
would have the VERY BEST, s
pie. Two important items, vi7,.: Quality the best.
Price the lowest. Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & 66 N. Front SI. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
TUBEROSES. •
Double Excelsior Pearl, Selected Bulbs, i to 6 Z
inches i
S Per 1000, $5.75; per 5000, S5.50. S
Z GALLAGHER, ROE & CO., S
Z Write 847 So. Front St.. t j,, „ „ Z
S atonce. S46 So. AVutcr St., f ^'''l""' P"* S
tt SBSAAAAAtt ttASttttAAA SAAAAAaS
SEEDLING GLADIOLUS DULDS.
Mostly iinbloomed, entix-ely unculled,
one incli and upward in diameter,
SiO per thonsand. Also one year
seedlings, $6 per thousand. Catalog^ue
M. CRAWFORD, - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
i WE SELL SEEDS.
L Special low prices to
FLORISTS and DEALERS.
WEEBER & DON,
S'-ed Merchants and Growers.
114 Chambers SI., - NEW YORK. 9
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
J
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 Hiiket Stisst, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
iies. Cable Address : DeForest Phila.
Frice lists on application.
FLOR.ST'S EXCHANGE
T«vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS!
PlnntB, Bulbn i
RequiHitea. T ey
the D eat at the Ion
prices. TRADE LIST
iMSued quarterly, mailed
"- " - "the trade oaly.
Y A. DREER,
Philadelphia.
100, delivered.
WATER HYACINTH, $8.00 per 1000 or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
CRINUM KIRK.II, 9 to 20 inches circumfer-
ence, $9.00 per 100. AU perfect bulbs.
AMARYI.1.IS EQUESTRE. (A. Recina),
& to 10 inches f' " "' "
per 1000.
ZEPHVRANTIIES ATAWASCO, fine culti-
vated bulbs. *4 00 per 1000.
Seeds of NympliEea Zaiizibnre
and N. Dentata, $300 per ou
per trade packet.
* * GLADIOLUS BULBS. * * BRAND & WICKERS, San AntonlOiFla.
$10.00 per 1000; 1% i"- and over, $13.00 per lOOO]
MIXED, 1 inch and over, $5.00 per 1000.
WORLD'S FAIR MEDAL AWARDED.
Cushmans Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Ohio.
»♦♦♦»»»»♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»<
X BURPEE'S \
\ SEEDS \
\ Philadelphia. \
» Wholesale Price List for Florists ^
• and Marlnet Gardeners. ^
« WRITING MENTION "HE PLORtST'S EXCH;i
BULBS
SEND IIST OF WHAT VOU NEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO..PHILA. PA,
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEARL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
preseut delivery, at $9,00 per 1000.
Orders accepted subject to stock being-
unsold.
Sweet Pea ''"il^T
We are headquarters for California
g-rown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
BULBS, SEEDS, PLANTS AND CACTI.
Amaryllis, beautiful hybrids
striped, and penciled in rose,
fluted petals, strong blooming bulbs, $3.7
nd red grounds, feathered.
sLreaked yellow,
varieeated yellow. 10 c
, $-i.{)0to$t(.00pen00; $1.00 to $2.00
dwarf. $1.00 to $2.00 dozen; variegated,
ozen. Oxalis, flurlbunda, rosea and alba,
nthes, alba. $1.(30 100; $9.00 JCOO; 2. rosea,
aew Pink Ehemanni Guttermanni, 25 cents
la. splendid dark foliage. 6 to S ft., 75 cents
" 'icgatfi, d rarf, green, beautifully
. dc Asa Gray, $5.00 100 ; $1.00 dozen. Dark foliage f
$1.00 dozen: $5.00 100 Uoyen
" n. $5 00100- Yellow
8.00100, tieolTrey !
... Auacapa, Einele JLe
, Hyppolyte Fiandriu, Caini
Biorlet. Adii
Nabob, $^.00 100: 50 cent;
re-*. Hai-ily, Mad. AIIp
Thibaut, 75
Pride of Califor
able and single, very choice, named varieties.
nts to $1.00 100. Bronzi
$1.25100. Double Ivy Geraniui
illUee, $1.00 to $1.25 100. V
. _._ "rders take_ .
Apple Ger.
Cb otGotd, $1.00
fttuow.Mo
, Jeau D' A
at prices above. Orders taken tor 10
SaHeroi,$L00to
c, Alad.Tbibaiit,
7 strong: cuttings* po8i_paid.
Tricolor, Glen ]
Orders taken for Calla I>ilii
Write for prices.
CACTI. £chinopsis Mullerii, Spring bloomer, splendid
large pink flowers, $8.00, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100 ; extra large 14 and 16
'" '"- circumference, 75 cents and $1.00 each. Pliyllo Cactus
Wrayii, 10 I
l.OOto $2.00 doz. Case Knife Caciu
I $2.00 dozen. P. Acke
ng plant. .$10.00 100. C. McDo
Reeal, $5.00 i
Opuntia Bas
white striped.
$8.00 per JOO:
nidi, C. Grandifl
Suiilax, $a.CO to $5.C0 per 100.
to $5.00 per 100-
ry Plants,
Punctata,
le varieiy.
nts ! $!.00 1(J0.
SE3EIDS.
extra choice mixed, $4.0
, Crozy'B, dwarf, extra choice
i-k folinge, $100 ib.; good mixed. $2.00 lb.
»lin8, $1.50 oz.; $14.00 lb. Cbrysautbeiiiuui,
xtra choice mixed, ]
3 751b.; 35 cents oz.
ents packet; 1-33 oz.
$0.00 lb.; 50 cents c
tied and striped, very choic
. $IO.GO. Cobea Scandens
_ _ _ _ 'Oils, extra choice mixed, 25
Single Tuberous, 25 cents packet;
udiflora, choice mi,xed, 25 cents
udiflorai mot-
„„„ „„. red, 75 cents oz. $S.OO lb. "Cnl and ton
or "Princess Alice," 50 cents a packet; $1.50 "z. Large flowering
dwarf. "Violet Blue," 80 cents oz. Large flowering German ten
' 25 cents packet.
Radna
Ecbt'o
Apple
lixed. fiO cents lb.; 10 lbs.. $5.00 Pi
Sankey. Orange P
in of Encland. Mrn. Glads
Oelivbt. I8a
SEND FOR TRADE LIST.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, Ventura-by-the-Sea, CALIFORNIA.
The Florist's Exchange.
325
Insertion will he given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces
sariVy reject our own.
Carnation Bouton d'Or.
Editor Florixts' Exchmige:
In your last week's edition, in " Review
of New Carnations," Mr. C. W. Ward,
when he compares Bouton d'Or with Gold-
en Triumph, surely does not know their
difference, as they differ as much in habit
as McGrowan and Daybreak. He goes still
further and states the color is "too light."
Now are Chas. Thorley, Chas. A. Dards,
Messrs. J. H. Small & Sons, Peter Bogart
and dozens of others we could mention the
best judges of color, or is Mr. Ward ? The
gentlemen named are among the best
storekeepers in New York city, probably
the most critical flower market in the
world ; and they pronounce Bouton d'Or
the best yellow carnation they ever han-
dled, and do not except Buttercup.
When at our place Mr. Ward stated he
had come to see Bouton d'Or grow, pre-
pared not to buy it ; but after viewing the
house he ordered one thousand. No sensi-
ble man would buy a new carnation with
as many faults as Mr. Ward finds in Bou-
ton d'Or. , , ^,
As for Helen Keller, we had the pleasure
of growing one dozen plants last Winter,
and gave it a thorough trial. We can say
it showed no tendency to burst its calyx.
Flatbush, N. Y. DAILLBDOTJZE BROS.
Experiments With Sweet Peas and
Lilies.
Editor Florists'' Exchange:
We planted a batch of sweet peas —
Blanche Ferry, Lottie Eckford and The
Queen— in Sineh pots August 29, 1898.
When well started a few pots of the two
first varieties were planted in the vacant
end of a chrysanthemum bench and
pinched back. When the chrysanthe-
mums were cleaned off some time later,
another larger lot of the same batch were
planted, the soil having been well broken
up and treated to bone dust and air slacked
lime. The second planting was not
They all grew well, without much ap-
parent difference ; but those planted last
in the soil that had borne thecropof chrys-
anthemums bloomed nearly two weeks
earlier than those planted first in the un-
used soil. , , .
The difference in the growth is more
marked now ; those in the unused soil
being much more robust and taller, with
flower stems fully twice as long as the
others, though not blooming so profusely.
Another point : when they were first
opening a few flowers they were quite dry,
and thinking to help them we gave them a
good watering ; but that did not agree
with them at all, for two or three buds on
every vine blasted, even those that would
have opened fully in another day. We
saw that would not do, so dried them off
again, and have had no more trouble with
We tried training them to perpendicular
strings, but they would not take hold of
them at all, so we had to give them the
brush.
They are planted m rows running north
and south, about 2i feet apart, in five
inches of soil (loam).
Temperature, since they began to bloom,
50 to 55 degrees at night and as cool as
possible in day time when the sun shines,
which is not very cool these warm days.
This is our first trial, and though we do
not profess to "know all about it," our ex-
perience may help others.
'The Queen is considerably later than
either of the other sorts tried, this being
the order of their blooming : Lottie Eck-
ford, Blanche Ferry, The Queen, the first
Eckfords having been cut on February 12.
We tried the plan suggested last Sum-
mer of potting lilies, Harrisii and longi-
florum, with the pots only about halt full
of soil, filling them up after the stems
have well started with a rich compost ; it
seems to work very well for the Harrisii,
for we have never had them as good under
the old plan, even when liberally treated
to liquid manure, of which they have
had but one or two doses this year. The
result with longlfiorum was not so marked.
J. C, Jk.
Northampton, Mass.
A horticultural society will shortly be
started in this place. The Society will
hold frequent meetings, and will from
time to time arrange an exhibition.
CHESTNUTS.
The large varieties Numbo, Paragon and
Japan, tlie best grafted trees, also seedlings.
Other nut trees in variety. The WM. H. MOON
CO., Morrisville, Pa.
HARDY PINKS.
THAD. HAIE, South Byfleld, Mass.
MENTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE
10,000 ROSES
STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK.
Perle, Bride and Mermet, from 2-inch pots,
«3.00 per 100.
H. E. ^WILSON,
88 East Maiu Street, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
CARNATIONS,
HYDRANGEAS,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
Absolutely free from disease.
S8.00 per 1,000.
Send for trade list.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING,
Elmwood Ave. & 68<h St.. PHILA., PA.
PHLOX Paniculata, the Pearl, true
stock, large clumps, $1.00 per doz.
Hardy Paris DAISY, Yellow, true stock
clumps, from open ground, $1.00 per
doz.
GERANIUM, La Favorite, good young
plants, 23^ inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
Aboire by Express only.
C. G. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky.
HEN WRfTING MENTION THIS ptORnST'S EXCHANGr
1., $1.75 per
Coleus, 50c. per 100 ; Rooted Cuttings.
Mlinnlus, Mosohatus, 2'4 in., $3.00 per 100.
76c.;
I^eucantlieniuni Maximum is vor.v good
for late Pall pot sale; grows about 13toU
inches high ; llowers about as large as a dol-
lar, 25 on a plant. Easy to grow. Planted
out in May it grows with very little work.
Potted early in Fall with buds, ready for
sale, 10c. each; S5, 13.26; 100, 88 00. This
year's plant.
CASH WITH ORDER.
CARNATIONS.
best pink, per 100, I
Mme. D. Albertini.
Emily Pierson. L. McGowari. per ICiO. $3.00, 'per XOOO,
$15,000. English Ivy, per 100, $1.00, per 1000. $7.50.
STRICTLY WITH ORDER.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
E. D. Adams. Hicks-Arnold, Mra. Maria Sin „
Kooted Cuttiiisrs o£ above. $1.50 per 100; 2 and
3 in. pot plants, $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1000.
CARNATIONS.
Hinze's White and Portia. Rooted cuttings, $1,25
per 100.
HYDRANGEA OTAKSA.
Rooted cuttings, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Terms, cash with order.
D. Y. DANENHOWER,
52d and Woodland Are., - PHIXA., PA.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
"Well Kooted, Healthy Carnation Cuttings
for «5.00.
150 Hinze's White, 150 Lizzie McGowan.
150 Nellie Lewis, 150 Garfield, 100 Ferdin-
and Manyold. 60 Daybreak, 25 Portia,
25 Mrs. Ferdinand Mangold.
Send $5.00 and ask for the set.
E. B. I^EWIS, Lockport, N. T.
CARNATIONS.
LIZZIE McGOTVAN POKTIA
I,AMBOItN AURORA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OE KBNNBTT
MRS. EISHEB XIDAI. "WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STIEE, COSCORDVILLE, PA.
CAPE JASMINES.
BEHUTIFUL, STOUT, BUSHY PLANTS.
4 inch Pots, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
B. AlBEBT MICHEL,
BUQENE H. MIOHEt.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
HALF A MILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
E. G. DARMSTADT, Hewlitts, L. I.
WHEN WRITING f
HE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, Wattevllle, Contier, Perle and La France
In 2}4 inch pots at $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, |2.oo
per 100: $15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France, plants in 2'/i
inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000.
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
We were awarded First Premiums for all of the above named roses at the
Washington Show.
Strlcily Cash With Order or Parf Cash and Balance C.O.D.
■WHOLESALE ROSE GHOWERS,
423 CENTER MARKET, WASHINCTON, D. C.
SURPLUS STOCK
Per 100
Acalypha Macafeeana, 2}^ in. pots. $5 00
AchyranthesLindenii,2i^in.potB.. 2 50
Alternanthera (transplanted from
fiats) "Aurea nana" and " Par-
onychoides major " 1 50
Alyssum "Tom Thumb," SJ^ in.
pots , . 3 50
Begonia "Vernon," 2}^ in. pots 3 50
" assorted, 2^ in. pots 4 00
Coleus — Leading Sorts, 21^ in. pots. 2 00
Maranta Massangeana, 2^ in.
pots 10 00
Salvia Wm. Bedman, SJI in. pots. . 2 50
Stevia Serrata Variegata, 23^ in.
pots 5 00
All the above stock is Strong, Clean and in
First-class condition. A good chance is here
offered to secure Bargains.
SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, - - Prop.,
Oyster Bay, li. I.
k%^^%/%/»%'i
Carnations=Paaic Bargains
tady Smina or Portia glO 00
White Dove 10 00
Lizzie McGowan 10 00
Scliaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Robt. Hitt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
White W^ings 10 00
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gates 10 00
American Blag 10 00
Attraction 15 00
J. J. Harrison..... 15 00
Aurora 15 00
Louise Forsch 15 00
Nellie Lewis 15 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Strictly Cash with order.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO.,
Per 1000
Pearl S20 00
Edna Craig 20 00
Daybreafc 20 00
Thos. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phipps 25 00
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Richmond 26 00
'Vr abash 25 00
W^estern Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 26 00
Ti'lorence Van Reyper 25 00
Buttercup 85 00
Neiv Jersey 35 00
Orders filled in rotation.
BELLEVILLE, N. J.
MENTION ]
326
The Klorisx's exchange;
Decorative Plants.
Paper read by Mr. Tims. Manton, before ths
Tm-tmio Qardeners and Florists^ Associatifjn^
March, 189k.
The title of this paper Is rather indefinite,
as nearly all plants are decorative in some
way or other; but the plants 1 shall refer
to are those I have found to be most use-
ful for house decoration and general exhi-
bition.
The taste for plants in house decoration
is growing very fast and very few houses
with any pretension to luxury are to be
found without several nice plants in them ;
and it is important that the gardener and
florist should keep himself posted on what
plants are beet suited for that purpose.
Foliage plants have been fouud to
stand the temperature of our modern
homes better than flowering ones, but the
brightness and beauty of many of the lat-
ter often more than compensate for their
qualities. Among foliage plants I find
that palms have become the general favor-
ites ; they thrive well in the house, and
their handsome leaves give relief to any
colored furniture, a flne specimen adding
greatly to the appearance of a room. The
favorite variety I have found to be Kentia
Belmoreana. A well-grown plant of this
variety is always handsome, eitherin small
or large size. Little plants in four-inch
pots make pretty table decorations, and
handsome specimens in ten or twelve inch
pots produce beautiful effects in large,
well-furnished rooms.
Kentia Forsteriana is a good companion
to the last named, but is not quite so
graceful, though it has all the other good
qualities and grows a little faster.
Kentia Canterburyana is a handsome
variety, but is much more expensivesand is
is not distinct enough for the general pub-
lic to pay the extra price for it.
Latania Borbonica is a fine decorative
plant, but it is not so much of a favorite
with our people as it was a few years ago.
Several varieties of cocos make nice
plants for one season, especially where
small graceful plants are wanted.
Cycas revoluta is a nice plant when well
grown and can be had much cheaper now
than a few years ago ; it will stand a lot of
abuse so long as it is kept moderately
warm, and does not get too much water
when nearly dormant, as it generally is in
the Winter months.
Another handsome plant for decorating
large rooms is Fandanus Veitchii ,
stands well in a modern house, and when
well grown in small pots is very beauti-
ful, but it is rather expensive.
I might mention that any plant to be
first-class for house decoration should be
grown in as small a pot as possible, both
for comfort in handling and general ap-
pearance, for nothing looks worse to me
than a small plant in a big pot. Overpot-
ting is generally more the fault of the
amateur than the practical gardener. We
know that a plant soon spoils in the house
if much overpotted. The pots of all large
plants intended for house decoration look
much better if they are planted with ly-
copodium, and with a little extra care it
can be kept fresh and green a long time,
adding very much to the beauty of the
plant.
Grevillearobustais a fine plant for house
decoration and is not used so much as it
should be; it stands very well and is
graceful and effective.
Ficus elastica is another that is useful in
small or large sizes and can always be de-
pended on, If kept clean and not over-
watered.
Aralia Sleboldii is another of the easily
cleaned, large-leaved plants, and as it can
be produced at a reasonable price should
soon come into popular favor, though it
has not been grown much here yet.
Dracaenas in variety are also splendid
plants for decoration ; D. indivisa, D. Aus-
tralis and D. fragrans, being the best of
the green kinds, and D. terminalis, D.
stricta grandis, D. Cooperii, D. amabilis,
and D. Youngii being the best of the col-
ored varieties for this purpose. Cyperus
alternifolius is a flne house plant and one
that gives general satisfaction in almost
any position, growing and doing well if it
gets plenty of water.
Phrynium variegatum is also a good
plant, is easily propagated and I think has
all the properties to make it useful.
Many varieties of ferns make fine deco-
rative plants, and though not standing so
much rough usage as the foregoing, with
a little extra care, can be made to do very
well in the house. Many varieties of pteris
are hardy and useful.
Asplenium bulbif erum makes a flne house
plant, and, when large, a very handsome
one.
Polypodium aureum is a variety that
oes well in a warm house and gets a
handsome blue color on its fronds, seldom
seen in the greenhouse.
The adiantums, although very beauti-
ful, are not good house plants, bat with
many other varieties of ferns they are very
useful for general decorative work.
The flowering plants most wanted for
house decoration are those that bloom in
the Winter and early Spring months, and
aniong many varieties that are used I
think that Azalea indica, in its improved
varieties, may be placed at the head of the
list. With a careful assortment of sorts
they may be had in bloom from the begin-
ning of December to the end of May, and
with a little care each variety may be had
in good shape for six weeks. Nice plants
are now imported annually from Europe,
and the first season appear to bloom even
better here than there, but our hot Sum-
mers and poor attention are too much for
them, and they gradually deteriorate and
have to be replaced by fresh imported
stocks ; and while I am sure they can be
grown here as well as in Europe, I am
also sure they cannot be grown as cheaply,
so I think we must be contented to look to
Europe for our supply of this most useful
flowering plant.
I think the time is coming, however,
when we shall have to import larger plants
than we have been doing, as there will be
much more demand in the future for
large plants for decoration than there has
been in the past.
There is not so much call for bulbous
stock for house plants as there used to be,
but a nice pan. of Roman hyacinths is very
useful at the holiday season, and shallow
Eans with from six to twenty Dutch
yacinths present a handsome appearance
in a room. Nice full pots of lily of the val-
ley are also favorites for small decorations.
The cyclamen is good and the foliage is
often nearly as handsome as the flower.
The calla is a favorite with almost every-
body that loves plants in the house, and
lasts in good shape the whole season.
Lilium Harrisii when in bloom is very
handsome, and when four or flvegood bulbs
are grown in a nine or ten inch pot are
bound to attract favorable attention. The
hydrangeas make splendid plants in the
house and last fairly well. The genista is
a flne plant for decorative purposes, espe-
cially when grown large and not too much
cut into shape ; but it does not do well in
the house for many days, so is not a plant
we can recommend to the general public.
But the decorator must have it, as there is
nothing like it in its color for fine efl'ect.
You all know many other fine decorative
plants as good as those I have mentioned,
but in closing, I would say again that
decorative plants should be grown in as
small a pot as possible, consistent with
good health ; the pots should be well
drained and when in the dwelling house
should be watered regularly. They should
be kept away from radiators and as much
in the daylight as possible, the water
emptied out of their saucers daily and be
kept out of dust, dirt and draughts. If
these matters be properly attended to the
plants will be a source of pleasure and
satisfaction to all who have anything to do
with them.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.
30,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, from 2% inch
pots, St.OO per 100.
20,000 Adlautuin Cuneatum, exti-a fine
plants, 4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100.
10,000 Assorted Ferns, best varieties for flor-
ists use, at^, 3, 3"^ inch pots, $4.00, $6.00,
$7.00 per 100.
1,500 BngliBli Ivy, 3% inch pots, $5.00 per 100
1,500 Vlnca Var., %% inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
10,000 AmpelopsiB Veitchii, fine stock. 3 ft.,
SH. 3J^. ^ inch pots, $3.00, $6,00, $8.00
per 100.
500 Opiiiapogon Jabnran Var., 2M inch
pots, $16.00 per 100.
10,000 DracEena Indivisa, 3 and 4 inch pots
$5.00 and $8.00 per 100. '
5,000 Honeysuckles, assorted best varieties,
3)i. ^ inch pots, $5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
1,000 Clematis Paniculata, strong Plants,
three years old, $15.00 per 100.
10,000 Coleus, 40 leading varieties, ^ and 3%
inch pots, $3.00 and $5.00 per 100.
3,000 Marguerite Daisies, bushy plants, in
bud and flower, 4, 6 and 6 inch pots, $8.00,
$15.00 and $30.00 per 100.
3,000 Salvia splendens, 3)^ inch pots, $3.00
per 100.
5,000 Geraniums, the best double and single,
2)^, 8, and 3}^ inch pots, $8.00, $5.00 and
$8.00 per 100.
6,000 CIiTysantliemums, stock plants, 12 best
large iiowering vars. assorted, $6.00
perlOO.
1,000 Genistas, in bud and flower, 4K, 5 and
6 inch pots, 26c,, 4©c. and 75c. each.
And a large variety of other Stock.
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
Flushing & Steinway Aves., ASTORIA, L.I.
34th ;
Caeefullt prepare copy for your ad-
vertisement, select the medium you in-
tend to use, and place it in the medium
chosen for a sufficient length of time to
allow an opportunity for returns, and
carefully watch results.— IFestem Adver-
tiser.
RUBBERS.
Strong, well-established, 6 in. pot plants, 3 to
3 ft., clean and healthy. Price, $6.00 per dozen,
or will exchange for young Boses, Perles, K.
A. Victoria, etc., etc.
JOSEPH KIFT.
LEMUEL BALL, ^
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
DRAC^NA INDIVISA.
2000 Boe plants for vases, between 2 and 3 feet
high, cheap at $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.
Can be packed light for long distance ship-
ping. Cash price.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLET RUNNERS
Healthy and well rooted, $5.00 per 1000.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N.Y.
CHBAP DRAC^NAS.
inch pots, $1.00 per doz.
bloominir dwarf , 2^4 inch v .
Fi-inced l*eCuniR8, 24 varieties, 2}^ inch pots
$4.00; 4 inch pots. $8.00 per 100. 1 mpevial FansieH
with buds and bloom, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order.
R. LAUTERBAGH, Valley Forge, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MEHTIOfi THE FLORIgTS EXCHANGE
FOR SALF afloestocho.
DRACiENA INDIVISA.
3 to 3 feet hijrh, in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at $35.00
per 100 ; or $5.00 per d<iz, Fine for vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
OHO. A. RACKHAIHI,
299J^ Woodward Ave., DETROIT, MICH.
MEHTION THE FLORIST'^ EXCHANGE
THE men in the trade wlio make the
greatest success, in a business point of
view, are those who advertise in the
Florists' Exchange.
4,000,000 EVERGREEN GUT FERNS
ESFECIAliIiV FOB, PLOKISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN tOTS OF 5000 AND UPWARDS, $1.00 PER 1000. Ferns
furnished the year round. Special attention given to supplying
f ANCV. DAGGER. the Wholesale Trade.
Xj. :13. -^H-A-GrTJlEX, 3E3:irLSca.Ale, 3VCASS.
Must be Sold-...°.'°?°'^°.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS in quantity. 50 cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, - - BOSTON.
WHEN wnmHO WCrmON the FU>RI8T'S EXwHANCr
HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliata.)
Tlie coming hedge plant, superior
for the purpose to anything else yet
offered.
F. O. B. for CASH with ORDER.
One year, 9 to 15 inches, $3.00
per 100 ; I25.00 per 1000.
Two years, 12 to 24 inches, branch-
ed, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system of packing, ena'>les me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.
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SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAKS, St. 00,
$1.50 and $2.00 a pair.
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS. $5.00, $10,00 and ♦
$25.00 boxes. i
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327
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
New Cypripediums.
Cyprlpedium x Eurydice N. Hyl>. {C.
Hookerim x C. Spicenanitm s )
Foliage four inches long by one and one-
half broad, dark green with deeper faint
reticulation, and an occasional stripe of
very pale green ; scape slender, ten inches
high, slightly pubescent ; flower larger
than either parent ; dorsal sepal incurved,
white, suffused with vinous purple, tinted
with green near the base and a broad irreg-
ular mid vein of vinous purple ; petals
linear-oblong, pale green tinged with
brown, a few dotted pencil lines near the
base and a medial line of brown purple ;
lip very pale green, tinted with brown near
the aperture and on the infolded lobes, in-
terior closely dotted with vinous purple;
staminode large, sepia tinted with vinous
purple, the disc green.
Cyfrifedium. x Alcides var. Clio N. var. {C.
inst^ne Chantinii 5 x CHirsutissinmm 6 )
Leaves linear, acute, a foot or more long,
uniform green ; scape one foot high,
clothed with purple brown hairs; flowers
very large, hirsute as in female parent;
dorsal sepal oval, incurved and undulated
on margin, 34 Inches long, basal and
central portion pale green, dotted with
brown, apical half and margin pure white;
inferior sepal large, pale green with dot-
ted brown lines near the base ; petals
broadly spathulate, over three inches long,
undulated on margins and barbate at base;
the basal half brownish-green, heavily dot-
ted with dark brown, central and apical
half violet purple; pouch helmet shaped,
with narrow auriculate lobes, pale green
stained with brown-purple, speckled near
aperture and on the interior with brown ;
staminode hirsute, pale yellow-green with
green tubercle.
Cypripedium x Sallieri iminactdatttni. N.
var., (C". insig^ie Ainesiamtnt. 'i y. C vil-
losum 3 ).
Foliage as in the type, with the flower
somewhat smaller ; dorsal sepal narrow,
greenish yellow, faintly tinted with brown
and margined on apical half with translu-
cent white (totally devoid of spots) ; infer-
ior sepal primrose yellow ; petals and lip
yellow, suffused with light brown on
prominent parts, infolded lobes of lip yel-
low ; staminode pale orange yellow, with
translucent tubercle.
Cypripediuvi /. rubescens var, airaium, JV.
var , (C. (Enanthnm t x C. Boxatti atra-
tiim 6 ).
Plant compact in habit, leaves oblong-
linear, eight inches long, bright green,
faintly reticulated; scape brown clothed
with white villous hairs ; flowers somewhat
larger than boxalli, which they much re-
semble in shape ; dorsal sepal incurved at
apex, slightly reflexed near base, rich
chocolate color tinged with green on the
apex and margined with white ; inferior
sepal pale green with brown rays ; petals
vinous brown with deeper neuration, and
a vinous purple mid-vein, apex bordered
with pale green ; lip rich brown, the mar-
gin of aperature and waxy infolded loljes
J fellow ; staminode obcordil'orm, dull yel-
ow, with a central yellow tubercle.
: X Arthurianum punctatum,
(C. inside Chantinii 9 x C.
Fairianum 5 ).
Foliage and flower smaller than type, C.
A. pulchellum, flowers richer in color, dor-
sal sepal thickly covered with small brown
and vinous spots ; petals rich brown, tlie
inferior half covered with dark brown
spots ; pouch tawny brown, dotted on both
surfaces with dark brown.
The above hybrids are now in flower in
the collection of H. Graves, Esq., Orange,
N. J., which embraces at present over 700
species and varieties.
KOBEET M. Gbet.
%:■
A GOOD advertisement, made so conspicu-
ous by display and position that no one
can fail to see it and absorb its statement,
is better than a smaller and less conspicu-
ous one inserted at less cost per issue, and
appearing a week or a month. A small
advertisement is sometimes .so hidden from
sight that a reader of the paper may fail to
have his eye rest on it once in a year. If
advertisers realized the truth of these as-
sertions, the business of advertising would
be revolutionized. — Printers' Irilt.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
FEItN8— Pteri8Serriitii, Crista Nana-Albn. I.ln-
euta, Pulmata, LungiOoriim. J.umariaUlbb.a, Adlan-
tun Cuneatum, »3.00 per 100.
FUCHSIA S— Kineat named varieties, siogle and
double, S2.50 per 100.
AGERATUM-Dbl. wliiteandblue, ROOperlOO.
li(> KE 1. 1 A Uwart blue. $1.50 per lOU
. WIIITEPETUNIAS,»!50perlOO.
CAllNATIONS-LeadliiKvars.»2and»3perlOO.
Cash with order.
JA8. IIOIIAN, BIMDGEI'ORT, CONN.
/I RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.
Caclii, 10 varieties $0 60
CytisiJsLalmnium (Golden Chain).. 60 $4 00
Eclieveriasecundii Gliiucii 50
Saxifriis'a 60
Solanum Jtisn^inoides 50
Violets, Marie Louise. 30 2 00
Strong- Plants, per exp. orfreiH:ht.
Arctostiipb.vlos(Manziiietii),35ort8. 75 5 00
Piiulownia Inzperialls 1 .50
Siilanum Jasminoides 75
Japan Stock, imported.
Oonshiu Orang-e grafted on Trifol-
iate Orang-e root; by mail free.
Bulbs 2 60 2U 00
Lilitim Auratum 60 6 00
" Rubrum Speciosum 150
" Macaranthum, each 30 cts.
Githo 60
Nerine 50 3 OU
Cash with order or state what you have to e.xcliauKe.
C. GIE8EL, Lakeport, Lake Co., Cal.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSIA. LITTLE BEAUTY.
continues getiug better as the season advati
every plaDt resembling a bouquet when in liloom!
We have been growing this variety for five years ;
last year we grew 16,U00 and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means ■ E selling
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
customers. Every live florist should Rrow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of 13.00 or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. This will surely be a profit-
able investment, an it can be sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can be produced in less time, with
less care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars write for circular.
Prices: — Plants from 2 iu. pots, $2.60 per doz.;
$1.00 per 25; $6 00 per 60; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
L,IP(COL,?( I. NEKF, Klorlst,
40x0 Butler St., Plttsl>nrs:li» Pa.
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special offer to reduce stock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Cnsurpassed Mammotlis, 2^ in.
pots 83.00 $35.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttings 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 2^ in,
pots 3.50 20.00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W. H. Lincoln, Potter Pa mer, Exquisit.
J. R. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel, B. G. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Fottler, L. C. Price, MarKurite
Graham, and 60 other good varieties.
Rootrd CiitCiniss, S^.OO per 100 i from 2M
inch, S;i.50 and tl 00 per 100.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF OTHER VARIETIES.
CARNATIONS. ""'""Jo™ed''''stock.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
100 1000
Ednn Graie and Dinz Albertini....$6 00
Wiilinin Scott, Mi's. E. Ueynolda,
Purdue, Hpurtan 5 00
Western l*riile and Blanche 3 00
New Jersey 4 00
Daybreak and Thomas Carcledge. 3 00 20 OO
Purilan...^ 2 00 15 00
Ltizzie McGowan, Grace Darlinir,
Porclu, Aurora, B. K. Bliss,
Grace Wilder 2 00 15 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
BEeOKIAS.
In variety, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100.
100 1000
A6ERATUM, blue and white $1.25 $10.00
CUPHEA .1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem ,... 2.00 16.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.26 lO.OO
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.35 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
rvlCZJN^N/' FRE:>a<l=D>^
SnEC, per 100. tl23. ileicoiiia lUetallii
, pots, ano, per 100. J5.00.
d Portia, perl00.*1.26. Fred Creicht
.'ora, per lOO. t200. Petunias. "
double rooted cuttings, per lOO. $1.50. Pa
arst-class transplanted, per 100. (5c. Cash witli order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
BEGONIAS IN BLOOM.
Per dozen
VERNON strong, 3 and 4 in 60c. & {1.00
SEMPERFL ROSEA Btr. ng. 3 & t in , 60c. " 1.00
SNOWDROP, excellent, 21 In 60c.
TMURSTONII, Bne.ain KOc.
METTALIC*, Sne. 3 iu. 6llc.
And choice collection of other plants.
J. G. EISKLB, »Oth and Ontario Sts.,
Tioen !Stntiou, I'lIILA., PA.
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briili;
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9-11 Itobert Street, - UTICA. N. V,
PANSIES
Large strong plants from the npen ground,
in bud and bloom,
$1 75 PER 100; S15,00 PER 1000.
FEVERFEW.
Rooted cuttings. Si. 75 per 100.
H. F. LITTLEPIELD, Lake Tiew, Mass.
PANSIES. = DASIES.
The Jennings Strain of Pansiea now
ready, fine stocky plants in bloom and bud,
■ $2,00 per 100 ; $16.00 per lOOO. Medium eJze
plants will bloom in May, $6.00 per 1000 by ex.;
60 ctB per 100 by msil ; they are all large
flowering, beautiful colors and sure to please.
Pansy Seod pure white, $1.00 per pkt. 2,600
seeds. Large Yellow Black Eye, $1.00 per pkt.,
2,500 seeds.
Snowflaka Daisies dne plants. $2.00 per
100. Fine German Strain of Large Doubie
Daisies, white, pink and red mixed or separate
colors, $2.0u per 100; many of the flowers are
double the size of Snowflake. Cash with order.
B. B. JBKNIBIGS,
COLXJlMBIiL.
' yellow <'OI.-EUS that will be very useful
splendid background for that vtiriety. We h
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FloweriDg varieties ;
Paul Bruant, Sin. Sets, each ; 2J^ in
Rex, in variety
COLEUS, In variety, per 1000, S20.00
Moon Vine, (I. Noctiphyton)
COB.aEA Scandens
Geraniums, none but the best varietieB,
per 1000, $35.00
Ampelopsis Veitchii, IJ^ to 3 feet
" Tricolor, strong- 3 in
ChrysantTiemnms, leading- varieties, per
1000. S20.00
liemon Verbena, strong
Iiantana, floe varieties
ROSES.
Hardy Climbers, IJ^ in 3 00
H. P., IJ^in 3 60
La Prance, Ducliessof Albany, Wliite La
Prance, Striped La Prance, Hermosa,
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Gontier, Clotliilde Soupert, Rainbow,
etc., per 1000, $35.00 8 00
CARNAXIONS.
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties 2 50
Address,
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Mot I
perfect
C. Verschaffeltil. Sl.OO per iloz.bymail
puatpalil. Ready 1st April.
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Bellmore, Queens Co., I.. I., N. V.
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CROZY CANNAS, 5 inch pels, will be in
bloom by planting time, $10.00 per
hundred.
GERANIUMS, 5 inch, S7.00 per hundred.
ROB. HARRIS, Box 66, Aberdeen, Md.
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ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Coleus, $1.00 per 100, postpaid.
Golden Bedder, Crimson Verschaffeltii.
HELIOTROPE, $1.50 per 100, postpaid,
FUCHSIAS, mixed, $1.00 a 100, postpaid
MITCHELL BROS., Nortli Reading, Mass.
Special Offer to the Trade.
50,000 New yellow Coleus, Go'den Crown, the most
hardy, strongest growing, highest colored yellow
to date, 2% rose pots, well grown. $4.00 per 100; $35.00
i>er 1000; 250 at 1000 rates throughout. 10,000 in 12
ther standard sorts: plants, $1.50; rooted, 70 cts. per
! be ter. 5,000 of them Clit
the Peerless
bedder. 10,000 Seedlings from our XX.
XXX. prngreasive seed, will give the most splendid
new kinfls, fill perfectly clean and healthy, 3 inch.
Gibson's Sweet-scented Panaies, flats $1.00; frame,
1 reduced one-half, % oz., 50 ('
Petunia, Dreer's ne
all round, double wl
per 100. Mexican Primrose, three kinds, named,
Zebrina and Japooica, pottii
(,$3.50 per 100; large
clumps, $10.00 per 100. With every $5.00 order v
order, and one Dark P
pkt. Double Petunii
J. G. Gibson, Woodbury, N. J.
PANSIES.
Betscher strain, line stocky plants, $3.00 pc
100; $15.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
100
1,000.
Daybreak $3 50 30 00
McGowan, Silver Spray, Portia,
Garfield and American Flag. 125 $10 00
Tidal Wave and NeUie Lewis. 3 00 15 00
Smilax, sfcrony 3 inch stock 15 00
Geraninms, rooted cutting's,
named 150 13 50
Petnnlas, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named 3 00
Chrysanthemums^ rooted cut-
tings, named 3 00
Golens, rooted cuttings 90 7 OO
Alternanthera, XX t-trong 1 00 9 00
Geraniuma, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong 2 inch at $3.50
per 100 ; Z% and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Strawberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Gash.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
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5 Pound Packages, write for Samples
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PACKED i 24 Packages in
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The Kt^orist's Exchange^o
A Long Island Carnationary.
While it will readily be admitted that
the Western country carries off the palm
in the raising of new varieties of carna-
tions, yet to the East must the credit be
given of growinp; these carnations to their
greatest perfection, and there is probably
no place in our vicinity where the divine
flower finds a more congenial home, or re-
ceives more care and attention with a view
toward its betterment, and to produce the
greatest possibilities from good culture,
than at the Cottage Gardens, Queens,
L. I., where Mr. C. W. Ward, ex-treasurer
of, and one of the prime movers, as well as
an active worker in the American Carna-
tion Society, is general factotum.
The greenhouse establishment of the
Cottage Gardens, which was recently re-
moved from East Moriches to Queens,
stands in a valley sheltered on the north by
an abandoned embankment of the original
Long Island railroad (which elevation is
utilized for various purposes hereinafter
referred to), and on the northwest side by
tree-covered hills. It consists of six green-
houses built on the short slope to the
south system, which is for the following
reasons considered by Mr. Ward the best
style of construction for carnation culture.
The houses are divided into two sections
by a shed running north and south ; on the
west side are five of these houses, with one
on the east side, the latter being known as
the "plant house."
The plant house is one hundred feet
long by twenty feet wide, and contains
four benches, the north bench being used
for propagating purposes. The ventila-
tion is at the ridge, on both sides under
the gutters and at the ends under the sill.
The north slope roof is supported by three
lines of angle iron purlins upon one inch
gas pipe posts. Immediately under the
sill, on each side, is a three-inch galvan-
ized gutter to catch the drip and carry it
off into the cistern.
Piping.
The heating of the house is by a
two inch flow overhead, which runs right
down underneath the ventilating sash to
the further end of the house. There are
ten one inch returns ; three fastened to the
posts on each side of the house and two
under each center bench. This system,
Mr. Ward- considers, gives a perfectly even
heat all the way through and is the best
one he has found yet. The side, end and
roof ventilation aflordsachance to keep the
houses ju.st as cool as out doors ; he thinks
houses for growing carnations all Summer
should be built on this plan, and he intends
to raise some on benches and some in pots
in this house the coming Summer, setting
them on the benches about the first of
June.
The main block of growing houses con-
sists of five adjoining, opening into one
another, on the short slope to the south
system, each house being 156 feet long and
20 feet wide between the sills. The gutters
are 16 inches wide over all, which makes
each house 31 feet i inches in width, includ-
ing the gutters. The short slope of the
houses face slightly west to south. The
ventilation here is also at the ridge, and
the entire range is ventilated under the
gutters on the north and south sides, and
under the sills at the west end, which
gives ample opportunity for perfect venti-
lation in the Summer time. When the
weather is extremely hot, the air under
the glass becomes intensely heated and, of
course, tends to rise ; if the ventilators at
the ends and under the gutters are opened
wide, the cold air rushes into the houses
under the benches, driving the heated air
up through the ventilators at the ridge,
and thus establishes a perfect circulation
of air.
In explaining the heating of these houses
Mr. Ward said "we brought three flows
into our houses, carrying them down the
outside of our bench, hanging them to the
bench legs, returning around the end of
the bench and down the other side to the
boiler. We are not satisfled with this sys-
tem, as we find that the circulation is not
brisk enough to suit us. We shall take
down the present pipes and put them up
on the overhead system, the same as we
have in the propagating house, using IJ
inch instead of one-inch returns.
"In the large range we also have what
we call a live line of steam, which consists
of a single pipe following the entire out-
side walls of the range, and this pipe we
use only at high pressure and on extremely
cold weather."
"What are the advantages of the short
span system as far as your experience
goes ? "
"The chief thing to be said in its favor is
cheapness in construction. You can build
with the short span to the south cheaper
than any other form of greenhouse that I
know of, and yet have a range of houses
that do not shade each other in the least,
an advantage not found in an even span
range. You also get an average stronger
light throughout the year ; in heavy snow
storms the houses remain light under all
conditions. Though the north slope is
banked solid with snow the south slope is
clean, and that slope facing the sun, you
get the direct rays clear to the back
will be less than in the individual houses.
We have only two outside walls and the
ends of the five houses ; with five individ-
ual houses you would have ten outside
walls. Of course, these outside walls radi-
ate heat. You can also get in these houses
a better ventilation during the Winter
'I'HE VALVE ALLEY.
benches. I noticed in the storms we had
last Winter my roofs were clear and my
houses perfectly light when the even span
houses were completely covered over with
sleet and ice.
"As far as production of flowers is con-
cerned, I think that a range of rose houses
built separately, similar to the rose houses
of Mr. John H. Taylor, of Bay Side, N. Y.,
would produce fully as many carnations
during the Winter as the short span to the
south houses. I have noticed, however,
that the quality of the flowers in the short
span houses is somewhat better than in
the |-span houses. I think the blooms are
larger. Mr. Dorner has also remarked
that.
"There is also an advantage in heating ;
all the houses being connected together,
you have a much larger body of heated
air, and your oscillations of temperature
months. We ventilate each house with
two Evans' Challenge machines, and are
perfectly satisfied with them."
For cleaning the snow from the gutters
an inch pipe is run through each gutter
upon which fifty pounds of steam is car-
ried to melt the snow. This obviates the
shoveling of it out of the gutters.
In using the tobacco extract there is a
thirty gallon galvanized tank from which
a series of inch pipes is run through each
house, with valves at stated distances
apart, the same as described in Mr. Hunt's
book "How to Grow Cut Flowers."
The Shod.
The shed, which runs at right
angles with the houses, is 16 feet wide by
100 feet long, and contains the engine
room, machine shop, potting room, storage
room for pots, flower room, and a room for
the fireman to sleep in.
Boiler Pit.
The boiler pit is 16x50 feet, with
storage room for two full carloads of coal.
The water works consist of a Worthington
pump and a safety vapor two horseengine. i
This latter is a very compact machine, J
easily kept in order and cheaply run. It
burns about five gallons of gasolene per
day of ten hours, and with the consump-
tion of that quantity of fuel it raises from
14,000 to 16,000 gallons of water during the
ten hours, at a cost of from 50 cents to 75
cents for fuel, so that the average cost, in-
cluding oil and repairs to the machine,
is about 75 cents per 15,000 gallons of water
raised 80 feet. The well is 60 feet deep,
and the engine runs a Gould pump at a
speed of 60 revolutions a minute with a
capacity of 1,600 gallons an hour. The
gasolene charge in the engine is ignited by
electricity supplied from an eight cell
Samson battery.
The boilers are two steel tubular ones,
each fourteen feet long and 40 inches in
diameter, containing 30 three inch tutjes.
They are so set that the returns and valves
are easily accessible amid a flood of day-
light.
The Crude Oil as Fuel Test.
Mr. Ward tried an experiment with
gassified oil for fuel, and on being ques-
tioned as to its practicability, he said : " It
was an absolute failure for a number of
causes : First, its cost was nearly double
that of coal ; second, it was too dangerous,
requiring constant watching day and
night, that increased the expenses by the
addition of at least one fireman ; third, it
required the use of high pressure steam ;
and (fourth) that necessitated the emplo.v-
ment of a practical engineer at a big sal-
ary. Fifth, uncertainty ; any little acci-
dent, like the stoppage of the infiow pipes,
left us without heat ; and twice, if we
hadn't had an extra boiler with coal on
hand, we would have been frozen up from
the stoppage of the oil pipes. Sixth, ner-
vous wear and tear by having a dangerous
infiammable material like crude oil about
you. Seventh, it did not give us any
ashes, and arouad greenhouse work ashes
are needed, and always more than pay for
the labor of taking them away. Eighth,
the firemen became timid after working
around it a little while, and were glad to
go back to coai. They claimed that they
would rather work on coal firing for less
wages and lug out the ashes than to stand
the strain of oil firing.
" Lastly, the gradual increase iu the
price of the oil which was raised from 1^
cents at the start to 3 3 10 cents per gallon,
when we abandoned using it ; thus show-
ing a disposition on the part of the oil pro-
ducers to follow up the increase in price
until they had ascertained the highest
figure that the consumer would pay for oil
GREENHOUSES. GENERAL VIEW FROM SOUTH WEST CORNER.
The KTvOrist's Exchangk.
329
rather thau discard hisoil baruiiig machine
and go back to coal. This gradual increase
of the price convinced me positively, that
granting there was an economy in the use
of oil, the Standard Oil Company would
speedily take advantage of that economy
to itself, and that in the end the oil con-
sumer would find himself in the position of
burning a highly dangerous fuel without
any saving to himself.
"After candidly surveying the entire
situation and ascertaining that all oil con-
sumers were paying the increased price for
their oil, I came to the conclusion that, as
far as the florist is concerned, there is ab-
solutely no inducement lor him to attempt
the use of crude oil as a fuel. From my
standpoint, I can see no advantage that
might remain permanent; but, on the con-
trary, there are so many complications and
disadvantages connected with it that I
think the fl.orist ought to stay out of it."
On the old railroad embankment before
mentioned, which is twenty feet above the
greenhouses, Mr. Ward has placed his
liquid manure and water tanks. The for-
mer consists of a condemned steam boiler of
1,500 gallons capacity. The manure is
placed in a sack, which is suspended from
a pole slung across the manhole. The
water tank has a capacity of 4,500 gallons.
The tank used for the oil, so soon as
emptied, with another to be added, will be
used for holding water, the whole giving a
total volume of 18,000 gallons.
The Cnttlng Benches.
These are now temporarily situated
on the north side of two houses, the
benches being shaded from the sun by
white cheese cloth curtains hung from the
roof. The beds run to about four feet
wide, with about 4^ inches of sand. The
purest, sharpest sand obtainable is used,
without lime if it can be got. Mr. Ward
believes in taking cuttings high up on the
giant from the blooming stems where they
ave received the full benefit of sunshine
and air. The cuttings are shaded from the
sun until they commence to make roots,
then are gradually hardened to the sun as
the roots progress. As soon as rooted well
they are taken out, never being allowed to
stand in the sand when that stage has
been reached. Then are then either potted
in two-iach pots or planted in the benches.
He is inclined to think that planting them
in beds and allowing them to remain there
until they have made a, good strong
growth, and then potting the cuttings in
2J inch pots, where they stay till a good
supply of roots has been made, then hard-
ening them down, and if too early to put
them out, putting them in flats, balls in-
tact, and stowing them away with sphag-
num moss packed around the balls, in cold
frames where they grow slowly until
ready to put out, is a good plan, the object
being to keep them from becoming pot
bound. Small plants set in beds are, Mr.
Ward says, easier to handle, besides grow-
ing more natural. The soil in these beds
is rather lighter than is used for blooming
?lants ; it consists of a light sandy loam,
'articular care is taken that this soil does
not become packed or hard ; it is gone
over frequently and loosened with the fln-
gers, the lower and all decaying leaves on
the young plants being removed.
No bottom heat is used in the rooting of
the cuttings. It has been found here that
the use of bottom heat forces the cutting
into growth in the sand, even before it is
rooted. Without its use, the color of the
foliage remains the same as that of the
plant from which the cutting was made.
From 50 up to 100 per cent, of cuttings are
rooted according to variety. Every cut-
ting of McGowan, Storm King, Scott, Al-
bertini / and Lilian Abbe strikes, with
proper selection ; Buttercup, from 30 to 70
per cent. ; The Stuart and Uncle John
will also root 100 per cent, under any cir-
cumstances; Spartan, about 80 per cent.
Mr. Ward says he cannot see the least
bit of difference between the side shoots of
blooming stems and the tips of young
plants for cutting purposes; they grow
and bloom equally well ; but there is a
marked difference between the results
from strong, healthy cuttings taken from
the side shoots, or from the tips of young
plants, and the slender, weak shoots at the
base of the plants. In putting the young
stock out in the field, if the old foliage be
picked off it reduces the risk of disease,
and this method is religiously followed
here. All the cuttings are in good shape.
Preparation of Groand Oatside.
This firm calculates to grow their
carnations outside on sod ground, letting
them follow sod. The sod is plowed in the
Fall, and the following Spring is put in
either a crop of corn or potatoes, the
ground being heavily manured. That
ground is again plowed in the Fall, again
heavily manured with thoroughly well-
rotted manure of any kind, such as that
obtained from the city being chiefly used.
The ground is plowed rather shallow, not
over eight inches deep, then the manure is
applied, putting the manure on after plow-
ing, spreading it thoroughly and then
going over the ground with an Acme har-
row, eight or ten times so as to chop the
manure all up. This method is preferred,
as it inclines the roots to grow toward the
surface of the ground. If the manure be
planted deep, the roots of the carnation
will follow it down, and there is danger
of losing many fibrous roots in lifting.
The plants are here lifted as early in
August as possible. That time has been
found most suitable for this part of Long
Island. As you go into the interior, Mr.
Ward says, where terrific hot weather and
no cool breezes are experienced, the lifting
had better be commenced in September
and finished in October. The lifting in
his part of the country is all ended by
September 10 at latest.
In the patch outside were several plants
that had wintered safely over, mostly seed-
lings of Germania. Mr. Ward is of opin-
ion that by crossing some of the green-
house varieties with some of those that
stand the Winter among the monthly car-
nations, desirable border kinds might be
obtained.
For Summer blooming outside he will
grow Thos. Cartledge, Wm. Scott, Portia
and McGowan.
Uader Glass for Summer Bloom.
The varieties that will be grown
for this purpose are Albertini, The Stuart,
Wm. Scott, McGowan, Buttercup, and
Mrs. Stanley. These are considered good
kinds for the purpose, but it is a matter of
experiment as to which are the best sorts.
Carnations as Pot Plants-
Mr. Ward states that very fine
flowers can be grown in pots ; but the ex-
perience heretofore has been that the flow-
ers can be cut and sent to market and real-
ize more than can be got out of selling the
plant in a pot. It is expensive to get
potted plants down to market. The re-
tailers have told him that at Easter they
could sell one dozen carnations for a better
price than they could get for a potted
plant with a dozen flowers on it. Were he
to try this method of growing for Easter,
he would root the cuttings in May or June,
plant them outside and let them grow up
pretty late, pinch them back rather closely
during the Summer time, lift them in Oc-
tober and plant them in about five-inch
pots ; then grow slowly on in a cold house
during the Winter, putting on heat ac-
cording to the variety, the exact time to
put ou heat being determined by experi-
ence, some kinds requiring it three or four
weeks before others.
Disbudding.
■'This," said Mr. Ward, "is abso-
lutely necessary to get fine flowers. We
could make no money unless we did it."
The Favorite Varieties.
The sorts grown here are as fol-
lows, and are named in order of merit in
this firm's experience :
Pink. — Albertini is first on account of
its fine form, stem and fragrance. The
tendency of some of its petals to bleach at
the tips does not detract from its appearance
nor sale in the market. Scott is more
profitable than any pink; Daybreak and
Albertini next.
White. — Lizzie McGowan. most prolific;
Uncle John, Michigan and Storm King.
Scarlet.— The Stuart and Lillian Abbe
are both more profitable than Portia.
Thos. Cartledge has here proven the
most profitable variety in the carmine sec-
tion. Other kinds tested and found want-
ing are: Reynolds, Richmond, Wabash,
Dr. Smart, Lamborn, Buttercup, New Jer-
sey, Edna Craig and Blanche.
The varieties to be grown next year are :
Albertini, Scott, The Stuart, Uncle John,
McGowan, Cartledge, Storm King, Michi-
gan and Corner's new kinds ; Bouton
d'Or, Goldfinch, E. A. Wood, Sweetbrier,
Jacqueminot, and some other new kinds
will be tried. One house will be devoted
to trial purposes.
The soil here is a medium to light sandy
loam, with a quarter of well-rotted
manure (any kind) added, and in it the
plants seem to thrive judging from the
quality of the blooms.
Mr. Ward's experiments with fungoid
diseases have already been placed on
record, but his catalogue contains much
information on that topic which is really
of value.
Cutting llie Blooms.
The fiowers are cut early in the
morning before the sun is high, the work
of cutting being all done by nine A.m. The
stems are wholly immersed in water in
vases placed in a cool room where they are
allowed to stand till two o'clock, being
then packed and shipped at once.
We offer apologies to friend Kift for the
borrowed title "carnationary," which
seems to fit admirably, and might hence-
forth take its place as a standard word in
our language. A. W.
Books Received.
The Beautiful Flower Garden, by the
well-known Boston artist, F, Schuyler
Mathews. Published by W. Atlee Burpee
& Co., Philadelphia, 195 pages.— This is a
book we greatly enjoy, because of its
originality ; itis entirely out of the regu-
lation line, and at war with the gardener
who insists on geometrical lines and stiff
figures. It is the ideal of gardening, in
opposition to any fixed plan of gardening.
The author would undoubtedly revel in a
"wild garden" where Nature had scattered
with a lavish and all that was beautiful
without regard to order and arrangement.
He seems to value flowers for the impres-
sions they make rather than for what they
cost, or whether they are old or new, and
most earnestly advocates large masses for
the effect they produce. His ideal of a
flower is from the artist's standpoint,
which is not wholly in harmony with ours;
he may be right, however, in that ma'ter.
We wish the publication had been in book
rather than pamphlet form.
Greenhouse Construction.— A com-
plete Manual on the Building, Heating,
Ventilating and Arrangement of Green-
houses, and the Construction of Hotbeds,
Frames and Plant Pits. By L. R. Taft,
Professor of Horticulture and Landscape
Gardening, Michigan Agricultural College.
Illustrated. New York : t^range Judd
Company, 1894. 208 pp., il., 13 mo., cloth,
$1.50.
The immense quantities of vegetables
and flowers now grown under ^lass for the
Winter markets of the large cities has given
a great impulse to the building of forcing
houses and beds, and many changes and
improvements have been made in their
original construction, for the purpose of
securing more sunlight, better heating and
closer adaptation to plant needs. These
are fully described and illustrated in this
timely volume. The author has made, at
the Michigan Experiment Station, a care-
ful, comparative test of the various
methods of building, glazing, ventilating
and heating greenhouses, which he was
able to do with scientific accuracy, by
reason of his fifteen years' experience in
greenhouse management and a large ex-
perience in greenhouse construction, to-
gether with his careful study of the
methods employed by the leading Sower
and vegetable growing establishments in
the larger Ameiican cities. Personal inter-
views and correspondence with leading
florists, gardeners, and builders of green-
houses, have strengthened the reliability
of every statement made in this valuable
handbook. Greenhouses and conserva-
tories, hotbeds and cold frames, forcing
houses and pits, all receive full and detailed
treatment. The lucid descriptions of each
topic and 118 diagrams and illustrations,
make every detail clear to both the amateur
and professional gardener or florist, and
enable the beginner to proceed without
fear of loss from errors of construction, or
arrangement. Many of the illustrations
are half-tone engravings from photographs
of actual greenhouses and forcing estab-
lishments. This treatise is the only work
published in America on greenhouse con-
struction by practical American methods,
and for the actual needs of American horti-
culture.
Iriric^-f r% 1 hat we have a few thousand
Just a ROSES,
Reminder g™™ i" » inch pots,
ready for shipment :
Sunset, Bride, Mermet, Watteville,
Gontier, at $3.00 per 100.
Carnations in 2 inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
Chrysanthemums, leading varieties,
$3.00 to $10.00 per 100.
W^ anted O^al'^ Tropseololdes, in
quantity. State price per
thousand. DAVID CLIFFE,
Main & Johnson Sts., GEEMANTOWN,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
n.OR:ST-S EXCHANGB
BARQAIIHS.
selection, $2.50 a lOU.
Iiealthy vigorous youDff plants, from 2
9, splendid list of varieties, my selection,
lOO.
18, lar^e assortment, my selection, $2.50
, entirely free from disease;
Bedouin's, fine assortment, 2 inch, my selection^
$3.00 per 100.
Alyssuiii Coinpactuin, $2 OOper 100, strong 2 inch.
Dusty Millers (Centaurea Gymnocarpa,) $3.00 per
100. for strong 2 inch.
English Ivy, 2 Inch $3.00 per 100.
Any of tlie above plants !25 at the 100 rate
N.S.GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, being
CHEAP ONLY IN PRICE.
FINE DORMANT BULBS.
dozen. 100
L.iliiiin Aurntiim, lOtollm.eir 75c. J5.00
8to9in. oil- COo. (.(JO
" Specio8uinriibruin,8to9inclr.75e. 5.00
album, 8to9in.olr.90i!. 6.00
" Wnllacel 80c.
MillaBinora 30c. 1.25
Ask for Prices on Hardy Herbaceous
Perennials.
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte, Vt.
wheN wnrriNa mention the fiorist-s exchancc
GHRYSANTHEMUHS.
A FINE STOCK OF
QUEEN AND *
•» NIVEUS.
$7.50 per 100. Strong Plants.
J. A. PETERSON,
41 West 4th St., CIHCINNATI, 0.
\TK££6
EUwanger & Barryr^Ro^eTrrNf v!'
MISS G. H. LlPPlNGOTT,^'^'Sla^ius':ISS!'-'
loxiaia hybrida crassifolia er ecta,
G
best French tigered and spotted, $8.00 per 100.
Tuberous Begonia, in separate eolors,
$6.00 per 100.
GHAS. SGHWAKE. 404 East 34tii Street. NEWYOBK.
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330
The Klorist's Exchamge.
New Carnations.
The human mind falters and fails amid
innumerable differences and multiplied de-
tails ; such diflQculties can only be mas-
tered by generalization. The mind can not
firasp the multiform shades of color of 500
different carnation Bowers.
Ten years ago all carnation colors were
under seven heads, crimson, scarlet, pink,
white, yellow, white-variegated and yel-
low-variegated ; ninety-nine carnation
flowers out of every hundred naturally
ranged themselves in some one of these
Every variegated carnation has a ground
color of yellow or white.
Every^ variegation on these two grounds
is carmine, the shades ranging from light
pink up to vivid scarlet, then down to the
darkest maroon.
The form of every variegation on every
carnation flower is that of dots, blotches
and stripes.
This classification of colors in now gen-
erally adopted, except in the two varie-
gated classes, some still persist in calling
all such "fancy sorts," which means noth-
ing. "With this generalization the mind
easily and intelligently grasps the whole
field of carnation colors.
One firm advertises a new carnation this
Spring as "t?ie most j[>eawti/wl faney car-
nation yet offered." What Information
does that statement convej; ? It means a
ground of coerulean blue with stripes of an
emerald hue as much as anything else.
BOUTON d'Ob belongs to the yellow
variegated class of carnations. It was
raised in France. The color of the flower
is a rich lemon yellow; it is full, rotund,
and impressive in its appearance. It is
characterized by being over the average
size, the specimens before me measuring
three inches in diameter. The average
number of petals in good double carnation
corollas is fifty. The Bouton d'Or corolla
will count from seventy to seventy five.
The structure of the petals is thoroughly
saturated with the yellow pigment, there
being no difference in the shade on the up
per and lower surfaces. The petals are
moderately and delicately marked with
short narrow stripes of scarlet, but these
are so sparsely diffused that they add
charms to the flower on close inspection,
and do not detract from its grand effect as
a lively solid yellow at a distance. This
flower has the rare quality of being equally
impressive from a lateral or face view, lb
has a little botanical peculiarity developed
to a greater extent than any carnation iu
America, which is a beautiful illustration,
that all elementary parts of a flower are
but modified or transformed leaves of the
plant. I allude to the terminal leafy devel-
opment of the four bracts at the base of
the calyx. The calyx of this flower is as
capacious as the breeches of a Turk, a rup-
ture from internal pressure is impossible
in both cases. From the canes I would
group this carnation with Tidal Wave in
habits of growth. All things being equal
this is the grandest flower of its class in
existence.
Just criticism based solely on a detached
flower may be perverted. The flower may
be the terminal bud on the thriftiest dis-
budded cane of a discaned plant, and all
the life energies concentrated in develop-
ing a few preternatural ly magnificent
flowers.
Goldfinch. — This carnation originated
in Indiana and belongs to the yellow varie-
gated group of colors. The petals are a
deep lemon yellow, and are nicely fringed.
Its only characteristic consists in abso-
lutely the edges (not margins) of the
fringes being decorated with brilliant car-
mine. The habit of the plant may largely
compensate for a want of greater distin-
guishing merit in the flower. Evolution is
very slow with carnations in the yellow
class of colors.
Nicholson. — This carnation originated
in Massachusetts, and is a seedling of Mrs.
Fisher. It is a vigorous grower, and the
flower has a shade deeper pink than a per-
fect Wilder bloom.
It is characterized by unusually broad
and moderately fringed petals, compact
and folded in the center of the oorrolla,
but open, broad and loose on the under
row, which numbers twelve to fifteen,
each one being an inch ana a half in
breadth and more than two inches long
from the border to the claw. The flower is
far above the average size, a good speci-
men measuring fully 3^ inches across,
while the calyx has marvellous capacity.
The absence of abnormally constructed
calyces rupturing under the swell of un-
folding petals is a singular peculiarity at-
taching to the cyclone of pink carnations
introduced this year.
The Nicholson carnation is a "buster"
and not a burster ; it has won a first-class
record at Boston, Springfield, ^and the
chrysanthemum show in New York In the
Fall of '93.
Ada Byron.— This carnation has the
same nativity and parentage as the Nich-
olson. It is a smaller flower, but above
the average size, and is a shade lighter
pink than the Nicholson. Its color is in-
distinguishable from a rich toned Grace
Wilder flower. It is a beautiful and im-
pressive flower with its petals amply im-
bricated. It is characterized by the full
oval and dahlia-like symmetry of its form ;
excelling in this particular any of the older
sorts. It might be considered an ideal
typical carnation flower if size did not
enter into the esthetical verdict.
In Nicholson, Ada Byron, and Jacque-
minot, Massachusetts has contributed her
full quota in 1894 toward the Installation
of CaryoIlacisB, the Divine Queen, on the
throne of Flora as the world's first love.
L. L. Lambokn.
Alliance, O.
Mr. Lamborn would be pleased to de-
scribe any new seedling that has been
tested for two years or more. Parties
sending such to him should forward sev-
eral blooms of one variety, so that a com-
plete idea may be formed of its qualities.
Marie Louise Violet Runneis, Rooted.
SB.OO per 1000.
By HENIKV HSSS,
COCKEYSVILLE, BALTO. CO., MD.
1/HEH WRITING MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VIOLETS.
KO.OOO ROOTED RUNNERS (Kooted In Soil,
not Sand), of Marie Louise, ready April 1st,
at $8.00 per 1,000, by B.ipress. Healthy
Stock. Not a spot tliis Winter. See them
if you can. Cash with ox'der.
A. F. BELCHER, Foxboro, Mass.
LADY H. CAMPBELL
VIOLETS.
roiig Rooted Runners, per ICO, $3.00. per
1,000, $26.00; Gladiolus liuUis, fine mixed,
per 100, $1.85, per 1,000, $10,00; Ricliardia
Alba Miioulatn, 1st size, per 100, $4.00;
Amaryllis Jolnisoni, 1st size, per dozen,
83.00, per 100, $8o.00.
50,000 GAMPBELL SO.OOO
The grand new violet.
Lady H. Campbell.
S26.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
m. J. BARRY. Saugerties, N. Y.
WKKN WRITING WEHTIOH THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
Marie Louise Violets
Grown iu cold frames.
Healthy rooted runners, $5.00 perlOOO.
Double English or Cape Cod
$1.00 per 100.
CZAR, 1
■WECl^SIAKA, J. Nice plants, $3.00 per 100.
VICTORIA, )
H. A. PENNOCK, Goldsboro, N. C.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIbT>£t EXCHANGE
HEATHCOTE GREENHOUSES,
KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY.
Devoted exclusively to
MiiiiE iouis[ mm.
20,000 Clumps at SS.OO per 100 ;
»4,0.00 per 1000.
ORDERS BOOKED NOW WILL BE DELIVERED APRIL 1st.
Having grown this variety with uni-
form success for the past ten years, I
can guarantee the health and vigor
of the stock which I offer.
CHAS. S. WITHINGTON.
PURCELLVILLE, VA.
Please take our advertisement out of
the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE for two
weeks. We are away behind with our
orders for Petunia cuttings, and if the
advertisement is not taken out will never
catch up. ^^ g^ ^^^1^ ^ g^^^^
II1R[ FLORIDl F10W[IIS
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
WHEN WBrriHGt^gNTiON THE FLORIST'
100
Ainpelopsis Yeitcliii, 4 inch Jti 00
EiiKlisli Ivy, 3 years, i^ and 5 inoli, *16.00 and 18 00
Dracffina I divi a, 5 inch 15 00
B •• 2000
" " 8 " ... per doz., $6.00
Viuca vnviegnta, ?J^ inch 4 00
Adiantiiiii Cuneatuin, 3 Inch 6 00
..8 00
Onycbluin Japonienin, m inch ....
Pteris Treiniiln, 2i4 inch 3 50
Assorted Ferns, 3^ " 350
A fine lot of Azaleas and Geni.stas will be in full
bloom at Easter. Write for prices,
FORBES & WILSON,
330 Flushing Ave., Long Island City.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FUORIST'S EXCHANSB
CHOICE VINES ^" i"-e'"ate
, ., » ,, ^ ^ »^.». Shipment.
3000 Clematis Panlcnlata, (creamy wliite,
flowers in clusters, very friigrant, profuse
bloomers) 1 yr. pol-t'rown, line, SlO.OOa 100.
6000 Honeysuckles, Golden, Hall's Japan,
FragrsDS, strong- plants, $6.0U per 100.
2000 Englisli Ivy, 1 yr. very fine, $8.0" per 100.
1000 Akebia Qninata, (a flue climber, bears
a rich maroon flower) {6.00 per 100.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHARTER'S SUPERB STRAIN OF
DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS
Two year olJ bloomins plauts, wliitp, pink,
scarlet, saltnon and yellow per 100, $5 00
GIANT EXHIBITION PANSIES.
Fine clumps in hloom per 100, $2 50
l>rac£ena Indivisa, 15 to I8in. hif-li " 4 00
Sweet Peas, blanche Ferry and Mrs.
Sankey, 2in. pots per 100, 2 00
Petunia Giant of California, ready
April 1st per 100, 2 00
Rooted CutliuKs free by mail.
CiirySBntliemums,30clioicevais.,iier 100, 1 00
Acliillea (ThePearl) " 100
Manettia Bicolor " 100
Genista raceraosus " 100
Ageratnm, Lady Isabel, new blue, *' 100
Tradescantia, blueand while vars. " 75
I>ouble Petunias, 10 vats. Dreer's
strain " 1 50
Cufth with Order pieaHe.
CEORCE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J.
WHEN WRITING MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HARDY PHLOX P°' grown, at $4.00 per 100;
nnnui rnLUA, aeld grown, at same price.
ACHILLEA, l.^'icr""^- ^'"^^ ^'°""^ ^■"'
JAMES FROST, GreeuvlIIe, Ohio.
JAPAN MAPLES, 2to4feet.
Prices on application.
The Elizabeth Nursery Co.,
ELIZABETH, N. J.
Olea Fragrans. -t-
Magnolia Fusoata, Cape Jasmine, Cas-
uarina, Red Catley Guava, variegated
Pittosporupi, Camphor trees, Otaheite
oranges, Oranges and Lemons grafted
upon dwarf stocks, and other desirable
plants for florists. 2000 Biotn
aurea na,na, our new Dwarf Golden
Arbor vitse, a perfect Gem.
Send for trade list. Address,
P. J. BERCK9IANS,
Frultiand Nurseries, AUGUSTA GA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FUORIST'S EXCHANGe'
Something New-
CLEMATIS
Gen'l Grant, or
CRIMSON JACKMANNi.
Strictly an American Seedling,, nnd possessed
of qualities notcommon tol'oreign grown sorts,
namely; extreme hardiness and vigor; flowers
in racemes of great size, substance and depth
of color; color h maroon crimson, changing to
a deep purple in the old Uowers and lasting a
long time, in several cases over a week in good
condition alter being cut. This variety will he
higlily prized when known, on account of its
peculiar lusting qualities, and being so well
adapted to our hot suns and dry atmosphere ;
practical florists understand this.
Prices, Sl.OO each ; ®9.00 per doz., good plants:
very strong plants, house grown, $1.50 each;
$15.00 per doz.
P. S— Plants can be had of the undersigned
or J. C. Vaughan, Chicago ; or Ph(enix Nur-
sery Co., Bloomington, III.
CLEMATIS- Standard varieties, nice plants,
SS.UOperdoz.; $22.00 per 100; strong heavy plauts.
house grown, leading kinds, S4.00 per doz.,
$30.00 per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcrosfc, also Snowfiake, indis-
pensable lor spring sales, $2.00 per 100.
SMrLAX— Strong, well hardened seedlings, 75c.
per lOO ; $6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, Ills.
Double Althaeas or Rose of Sharon.
An Immense Stock, well Branched and Stocky.
All Colors, such as Red, Rose, AVhite, Purple, etc
Colors separate, 3 to 3 ft $4.00 per 100 ;
3 to 4 ft 6.00
" " 4 to 5 ft 8.00
5 to 6 ft ..10.00
Mixed Colors (all double), 2 to 5 ft 3.50 "
" 3 to 4 ft 5.00 "
4 to 5 ft 7.00 "
" " " 5 to 6 ft 9.00
$35.00 per 1,000
50.00
70.00
85.00
30.00-
40.00
60.00
80.00
F. O. B. FOR CASH WITH ORDER.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
1. -^^ -«>. -*--*.'^-*. -<
Hydrangea PaniculataGrandiflora )
I
THE MOST VALUABLE
OF ALL HARDY
FLOWERING SHRUBS.
.5^
Get the Best Plants
At the Lowest Prices.
Get them at headquarters.
Choose from the Largest Stock in America.
One Year. 12x15 inihes, fnu
Two Years, 3 x 3}i leet, line.
Two \ears, extra selected, 3
Tliree Vears, 3 feet, strong, :
SS.SOperlOO; *30.00 per 1000
4.00 " 33.00 "
a.OO " 45.00
3)-^ feet, strong, .
cefy branched, tw
planted, . " 6.00 " 50.00 *•
Packed in best manner and delivered to Express or Railroad free of charge on receipt of proper remittance,
^flXs The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa.
P. S. — We have all the leaiJing and popular shrubs in quanlltyand assorted sizes : field gro'
Ask for lis
The Klortst's Exchanoe.
33i
THE JACQUEMINOT*
CARNATION t! :
Is indorsed as a shipper and Iceeper, sells at sigli t
and is at present a mass of buds and blooms.
NO MORE SAMPLES,
we cannot spare the time. Send for circular.
Per doz., $2.00; per 100. SIO.OO; per 1000, $80.00.
280 at 1000 rates.
Peter Fisher & Co., Ellis, Norfolk Co. Mass.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
Soix-toxi.
'Or
THE BEST YELLOW CARNATION.
READY APRIL 16TH.
Price $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
DtlLLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N. Y.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRtOE LIST.
-WM. S-WAYNE,
p. o. Box aae, kennett souare, pa.
Carnation Cuttings.
WELL BOOTED, NOTT READY.
100 1,000
Daybreak and Puritan 82.00 $15.00
J. J. Harrison, Lizzie McGowan. 1.50 12.50
Nellie Lewis, American Flag 1.60 12.60
Grace Wilder, GoldenGate 1.50 12.60
Tidal Wave, Porl la. Hector 1.25 10.00
Mrs.PisherandHinzes' White... 1.25 10.00
Rooted cuttings of Marie Louise
VIOLETS 6.00
Pine lot of VIOLET Clumps, full
of cuttiues 5.00
Clumps ready to deliver April first and after.
ALL PIRSl'-CLASS STOCK.
C. B. HUMPHREYS,
607 Chatham St., ROME, N. Y.
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for "best seed-
ling- of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
'* 1 Hke its color better than Daybreak."
EDWIN Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrler Is all that can be desired."
W. A. MANDA.
Rooted cuttings, $10.00 per lOO ;
tSO.OO per lOOO. Delivery to begin
ebruary 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's. Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, I-ady Campbell, rooted runners,
$8.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEN WniTIHQ MENT'OW THE H PRIST'S EXCHAHGE
ANNIE PIXLEY.
A Iieautifiil, delicate pink Carnation. Very
prolific 5ind coiitifiuous bloomer ; flowers come
large on stiff stems, 15 to 20 inches long; calyx
never hursts. No grower of cut flowers cim
afford to he without it, as it will pay him bettor
than any otlirr viiriety he can grow.
The price of Annie Pixley is $12 00 per 100
$9U.OO per 1,000 : 35 sold at 100 rates.
Also Hooted Cuttings of McGowan, Portia
Tidal Wave. Write lor prices. Stock clenti
and healthy. Positively no rust.
Address
F. L. KOHR,
350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Free from Rast and Disease. Send for
Price List.
J. T. DEWITT, BRISTOL. PA.
^->. , , i-», , McGOmN.H. WHITE. GRfCE DARLING,
700; $9 00 per 1000. DAYBREAK,
^^^S:^S:^^^^:S^^^=^^^^^^= SZ. so per 100. Extra fine planis.
MARIB 1.0UISE VIOI^ET plants, no spot, 87.00 per 1000. rETWNIAS, $5.00
per lOCO. S1HII,AX:, $5.00 per 1000. Terms Cash. Express paid on larjre orders.
CARNATIONS,
''%'^^SJ,'' VERBENAS
Booted Cuttings or Plants,
NEW FRENCH CANNAS,
GERANIUM, Silver Jewel,
PINK, Her Majesty.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Geo. S. Conover.
ANEMONE, Whirlwind.
FUCHSIA, Trailing Queen.
AND MANY OTHER FINE NOVELTIES.
Write for our Illustrated Catalogue.
VICK &. HILL,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
WHEHWRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS. ""OTED CUTTINGS.
ALL THE BEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.
FIXE STOCKS OF DAYBREAK. EDNA CRAIG AND CARTLEDGE.
liviiMENSE Stock of
Carnation Booted CuttiDg:8, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Kust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup* Puritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. RKNARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEN WRITINO MENTIOH THE FLORIST S EXCHANGE
Cataloguf
Address H IHJ.
OF DAYBREAK, EDNA CRAIG AND
8 ready January 1, 1894. Correspondence solicited.
FHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
Per 100 Per 1000
MAD. DIAZ. AtEERTlNI light pink S6 00 «50 00
DAYBREAK flesli pink 3 00 25 00
WILLIAM SCOTT briglit pink 6 00 45 00
LIZZIE McGO WAN pure wlilte 3 00 15 00
UNCLEJOHN " 10 00 75 00
PURITAN " •• 2 00 16 00
THE STUART Geranium scarlet 10 00 75 00
The Bowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I.
FLOF>IST 0?*^
j\PlTTSBl]l^&H,PA
t|Gi^W5&;SELLS
I im WILL BUY
Carnations
That will Swell Your Bank Account.
(A few thousand to spare.)
WCPflTT ^*i6 Pi"^ money maker. It does well wherever it has been tried. S4.00 p
. OtfU I I Out of sand; now ready: very free bloomer,
C Ul IT C TD D I IT D Ha, ha ! This is really the sweetest of all the pinlta ; very free bloomer.
OVlUC I DnlCn 2 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100; $80.00 per 1000.
]?ositively acknowledged by expert carnation men the vei-y
100; g30. 00 per 1000
^ae plants out of.
IIMOI C inUM Positively acknowledged by expert carnation men the vei-y best white in existence to-day;
UnULC JUnn very free bloomer.
Q^iiiipT The Gold Medal bright geranium; scarlet calyx; perfect; very
O I U M n I free bloomer.
f*ni nCIMPU The yellow moneymaker; goodgrower; eveiybody's yellow ;
U U LU r I n U n very free bloomer.
F A Wnnn ^ ^"^ ^^^^^ Vi^k, with darker stripes; good grower
' The four last, out of soil, SIO.OO per 100; §75.00 per 1000.
UCICM I^FIIPD White, striped with pink; veiy fragrant;
ntL.tn l\.CLl.d1 bloomer; the largest fancy variegated
S12,00 per 100
AnCI AinC I/DCCI/ETM A very much improved Tidal Wave ; very free
AUllLAIUC. IVnC.Ol\C.n bloomer; rosy pink; stiff atem. $10 per 100.
l^LlSelXl&AS!""""^''""''''^''"- CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Pittsburgh, Pa,
WHEN WRITIWG MEHTION THE FLORIST*S EXCHANGE
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
Ready for immediate delivery. $12.00 per
1000 and upwards.
Silver Spray, Wm. Sooli, E. Piereon,
Lizzie McGowan, Daybreak, Portia.
Blanche, Edna Craig, Prea. Garfield,
Golden Gale, Annie Pixley, Wabash,
J. J. Harrlaon, M. Albertinl, TIdle Wave,
Dr. Smart, Nanoy Hanks, T. Cartledge.
Varieties of 1 894, ready April I St.
The Stuart ^scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis. Uncle John (white) and
Helen Keller received certificates of merit at
same place. Goldfinch (yellow) and E. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN. MIoh
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^♦♦♦♦^^ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
: CARNATIONS. l
♦ ♦
J Varieties good, cuttings good. Lizzie McGowan, Silver Spray, Aurora, J
4 Grace Darling, Portia and Fred Dorner, at $1.25 per 100; lio.oo per 1000; ^
♦ Daybrealc, $2.50 per 100 or $20.00 per 1000 ; Edna Craig, $3.00 per 100. ♦
Verbena Lancaster Beauty — Decid- ^
edly the prettiest Verbena that grows, ♦
novel as well as beautiful, and sells at J
sight; 100, $2. Seedlings from the best ^
Mammoth strain ; 100, 90c. ; 1000, $7. 50. ♦
X Annie Pixley and Helen Keller —
Pixley is model pink; Keller is a
model fancy; both are money in your
pocket. Varieties for cut flowers ;
$12.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.
!.oo ^
J COLEUS — Choice sorts at $7.00 per 1000; quantity unlimited.
J ALTERNANTHERA— Red, Yellow and Pink, transplanted plants, at
♦ and $10.00 per 1000. ♦
♦ SCABIOSA — Snow Crest; the finest white in the world; 90c. per 100, or $7.50 ♦
^ per 1000. ^
^ PANSIES — Seedling plants, $5,00 per icoo ; blooming plants $12.00 and $15.00 ♦
♦ per 1000. The same good strain I always have. ♦
J GERANIUMS — A choice assortment (very choice), with labels, at $1.50 per 100, or J
^ $12.00 per 1000; without labels, $1.25 per 100 or $10.00 per 1000. {Rooted cuttings.) ^
♦ j^-No list puWished and Terms are Casli before sliipping or C. O. D. ♦
^1 ^r'TIiis Advertisement is substituted for tliat on page 395. li
VIj. B. 496. ALBERT M. HEBB, Laiicaster, Pa. 'j
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
NEW CARNATIONS
THE STUART— Brilliant scarlet.
UNCLE JOHN— Pure white.
E. A. WOOD— Pink variegated.
Goldfinch— Yellow edged pink.
These four varieties every thrower should
have. The flowers find sure sales at good prices.
True sciirleta and whites are in demiind.
SIO per 100; 876 per 1000.
We have extra fine stock of Diaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Eliz. Reynolds, Bichmond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR BONNAFFON,
A genera) favorite. Extra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes,
60c. each, 86 per doz., 835 per 100.
Send for trade list,
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
iVLONEY^GETTERS ALL!
THESE NINE / Uncle John
^ . ^ » T . r«- .,-. ^ T .^ I The Stuart
CARNATIONS jw™.|co«
FROM SOIL. \ Daybreak
I Caitledge
Free from Disease and First Class I McGowan
In every way. \ Portia
Note, hefore you order elsewhere, that
we ofEer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant cat or pot up, delivery in April,
at the price of cuttings from sand, and
satisfaction assured. Send for list. . .
ALEX McBRlDE,
ALPLAUS, N. Y.
WHEN WBrriHG MeMTIOH THt FLORIST'S rxCHAWCt
♦ CARNATIONS.*
LADY EMMA, winner of two first
prizes for best red at Madison Square
Garden, $3.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Per 100. Per loco.
Daybreak $3.50 $30.00
Lizzie McGowan ... 300 15.00
White Dove 2.00 15.00
Puritan 2.00 15.00
J. J. Harrison 2.00 15.00
Peachblow Coronet . . . 3.00 15.00
Crimson Coronet .... 2.00 15.00
Columbia 2.50
American Flag 3.00
Tidal Wave 3.00
Thomas Cartledge . . . 3.00
Spartan 3.00
Wm. Scott 5.00
Mme. Diaz Albertini . . 5.00
Edna Craig 5.00
CASH WITH OBD£R.
THOR^VAL,D JENSEN,
Box 55, Mamaroneck, N Y.
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Foreign Notes.
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All About Sweet Peas, W. Atlee
Burpee & Co. — Thia is a revised and en-
larged editioil of the monograph on the
Sweet Pea, gotten up and disseminated
by this firm last year, and which was so
well and favorably received throughout
the country. The author is Rev. W. T.
Hutcbins, a competent authority, who
has handled his subject in such a man-
ner as to portray at first glance his per-
fect familiarity with every detail re-
quisite for the successful cultivation of
this favorite annual. The chapter on
fertilizers is a valuable one.
Contents.
Books Received 329
Carnations. Dual life in .... 3;i2
New iJ30
Catalogues received 337
Chanqes in Business . . . . , .336
Coming Slower Shows 341
Cobkespondbnce :
Carnation Eouton tl'Or, Experiments with
Sweet Peaa and Lilies 325
Cot Flower prices 3i0
Decorative Plants 326
Foreign notes 332
Harrisii lilies from Bermuda . . .332
Long Island carnationary, a Cll,u^.] 3^8. 329
MERCANTILE Seed Raising . . . 336.337
Orchid growers' calendar:
New Cyprlpediums 327
' Recent fires 33"
Roman hyacinths, A Word about . . 336
Seed Trade report 336
Thomas LovELL Russell, [Portiaii] . . 333
TRADE NOTES ;
Northampton, Mass 325
New York, Toronto 332
Brooklyn, Buffalo, Milwaukee. Pliiladelpbia 333
ChicaRO, Toledo ;i35
C)iica(:o 338
Boston. Cleveland, O- St. Louis, Washing-
ton ■. .337
Pittsburg 3^11
Descriptions of Easter window displays
by our retail storemen in Brooklyn and
New York are held over till next issue for
want of space.
A Correction.
In Mr. Robt. Simpson's article on "Pot-
ting Rose Cuttings," page 220 of last
week's issue, the types make him say that
in his observation it would be difficult to
pick out from the rank and file of florists'
employes ten persons thoroughly qualified
to pot rose cuttings. It should read "ten
per cent."
A movement has been started by the
friends of the late Thomas L. Russell to
raise a fund for the benefit of his wife and
the three helpless children (the eldest but
five years old) left without visible means of
support. A fair amount has already been
subscribed, and if those who desire to con-
tribute will kindly send their remittance
to Joseph Magill, treasurer of the fund,
care of the Florists' Exchange office, it
will be promptly acknowledged.
Dual Life in Carnations.
We invite attention to Mr. Lamborn's
"Dual Life in Carnations," published in
last issue. It is food for thought, stimula.
ting and refreshing, opening up to the
mind in a plain, concise way some of the
hidden beauties of plant life that the
casual observer passes unnoticed. It shows
plainly how or by what means flowers be-
come double, and the efforts necessary to
keep them so. While it is a strictly scien-
tific paper, it is that science which reveals
truth instead of concealing it. At the first
reading, one might get the wrong Impres-
sion of his statement, that high culture de-
stroys the normal relation and relative
forces (vegetative and reproductive) of
plants. But a careful reading will show
that the methods employed to produce a
double flower, must be employed to con-
tinue it. The fact that the production of
double flowers does not impair the plant's
vitality, will be new to many, and shows
plainly that the " wonderful yield of double
flowers the plant produces," does not cause
sickness and death as many suppose. All
interested in carnation culture should give
this paper a careful reading.
Harrisii Lilies From Bermuda.
How mnch longer are the florists of the
United States— and especially those in the
vicinity of New York, Philadelphia and
Boston — going to stand the miserable and
unbusiness-like dealings practiced on
them by the Bermuda growers ?
In another column we note the arrival
here on the 16th inst. of 4.315 boxes of Eas-
ter lilies, which, at 50 stems to the box,
averaging five fiowers to a stem, gives
1,078,750 cut blooms to be placed in
competition with home production. An-
other and probably a much larger ship-
ment is due to-day. That number in
itself is not great, but the effect is
to be found in a universal lowering of
prices. Quality, in this case, does not
tell to a great extent; to the general
public an Easter lily, be it Bermuda short
stem, or home-grown long stem, Bermuda
half wilted or home-grown fresh — is an
Easter lily, and if they can purchase their
supplies at three for 19 cents, they are not
going to pay even 35 cents for the same
quantity.
The tourist theory is exploded ; we know
them to be a generous class, but 1250 blooms
apiece is a large donation to friendship.
This selling of blooms and selling of
bulbs to the same market should and
must be stopped.
It can easily be done, and the Ploeists'
Exchange will gladly lend its assistance.
If the growers ot Easter lilies will sign a
paper refusing to buy from any Bermuda
raiser who is detected sending cut flowers
to this market, and also will pay the ex-
penses of a good detective in Bermuda j ust
before Easter, the practice will cease like
magic, or the Bermudian will find his oc-
cupation gone.
New York.
Many letters of condolence have been
received at this office since the news of the
death of Thos. L. Russell, our most faith-
ful representative. We thank all for their
kind words.
His funeral on Sunday last was largely
attended, and beautiful fioral pieces were
sent by the following Arms : John Young,
Thos. Young, Jr., F. E. McAllister, James
Dean, J. Austin Shaw, New York Florists'
Club, the employes of the A. T. De La
Mare Printing and Publishing Co., and
others.
Mr. James W. Withers, formerly with
Pitcher & Manda, a young man of energy
and considerable promise, has accepted the
position on our staff left vacant by the
death of Mr. Russell.
At a meeting of the Executive Commit-
tee of the New York Florists' Club, held
on Tuesday last, it was decided that the
Club should vacate their present quarters
in the Industrial Building, 43d st. and
Lexington ave., and rent the lodge room
of the Elks, 19 W. 27th st., which was
offered at a very reasonable flgu re. This
is a comfortable and commodious place of
meeting, central and well equipped for the
purposes for which it has been rented.
Market Notes.
The lull in business regularly experi-
enced immediately before Easter has been
very apparent this week, the unpleasant
weather adding to the dullness. The qual-
ity of the stock has been sofc and inferior,
the best grades being held in reserve by
the growers for the harvest day. There
has been an abundance of bulbous stock
arriving, more especially of valley, Har-
risii and tulips. Carnations are selling
well and have not been in over supply ; $4
is the general figure for most of the fancy
sorts, some bringing as high as %b. Among
roses the chief call has been for white va-
rieties, more particularly Bride, which has
been selling at S6 per 100 for the best. The
majority of the roses coming in have been
Eoor in quality. Magna Charta has
rought 30c. and Brunner 40c., Beauty
also realizing the latter figure. There has
been a alight increase in the price of callas
and Harrisii, some of the best of the for-
mer selling at $8 and $10 per 100. Lilac
still brings from 50c. to $1 a bunch. Stocks
are being sold at from 5c. to 10c. per bunch.
No scarcity of any particular stock is
anticipated. Probably the greatest glut
will be in lily blooms. There is a probabi-
lity, however, that the prices of such plants
as azaleas, genistas and lilies, will be
lowered to figures that may prove detri-
mental to the sale of cut fiowers.
Azaleas have been selling at prices greatly
reduced from those of former years. For
instance, a plant which cost S5 a year ago
can now be bouaht for $3. There is, how-
ever, quite a demand for azaleas of all
sizes. A considerable decrease has been
observed in the number of genistas sold,
while hydrangeas seem to maintain the
standard of previous Easters, both as re-
gards demand and price paid.
As far as can be ascertained prices of cut
flowers will run from fifty to one hundred
per cent, higher.
Tlie Cat Floirer Exchange,
Trade on Friday morning was very
brisk ; everything in good supply, buyers
plentiful and prices ruling moderately
good.
Daybreak and Lady Emma carnations
were very fine, showing stems over twenty
inches long, proving the advantage of dis-
budding. These were bringing from $3 to
$5 per hundred, against other kinds at $2
per hundred. Prices generally averaged :
Roses, hybrids, ®3 per dozen; teas, $6 to
$10; Jacqs.,$6 to$12; Harrisii and callas,
$5 to $7 ; valley,$3 to $5 ; violets, 75c. to $1;
tulips, $3 to $4 ; Von Sion, $3 ; smilax, 25c.
a string ; mignonette, $4 to ©6 per 100 ;
paneies, $1 to $2; heliotrope, 25c.; sweet
peas, 6 bunches for $1.
Lily Flowers from Bermoda.
The steamer Trinidad, which arrived
in this city on Friday last, March 16, from
Bermuda, brought with her some 4,315
boxes of lilies, 50 -^tems to a box, for Easter
decoration. These were consigned as fol-
lows : Baldwin Bros., 983 boxes; R. F.
Downing, 2,020; F. B. Vandergrift & Co.,
1,189; J. V. Storey, 32; Gamble & Co , 44 ;
Palmer & Co., 3; John Nix & Co., 39; F. A.
Ferris & Co., 6. The same vessel also
brought six tubs of palms and two large
cases of palm leaves.
This is the largest quantity of lily flow-
ers ever sent from the Bermudas. The
extent of the consignments clearly knocks
on the head the theory advanced by sev-
eral growers there that the buds are sent
as mementoes of the visits of tourists. It
is, however, prima facie evidence of the
extensive competition against which the
home producer of Harrisii fiowers has to
contend, and which is instituted by those
parties from whom the American grower
has to purchase his supply of lily bulbs.
The Bermuda men also advance the
theory that the cutting of the buds does
not in any way impair the vitality of the
bulb. This theory has been found a falla-
cious one in actual practice. The yearly
deterioration in the fiowers and leaves of
the plants go to show most conclusively
that there is something amiss, and experts
attribute it to the very cause of which
complaint is now made— viz.: the cutting
of the buds. That we now and will for a
time at least have to import our bulbs
from the Bermudas is painfully apparent,
but it should be the endeavor of every flor-
ist raising this particular stock in America
to secure his bulbs from producers there
who will be scrupulous enough to abide by
the statement made at time the contracts
for supplies are entered into that he will
not export buds to be put in competition
against, and at same time undersell the
flowers raised here from the bulbs he so
supplies.
We print the consignees who received
this large quantity of lily flowers. We are
endeavoring to find out the consignors,
and when we accomplish this their names
will be heralded to the florist public as a
guide for future operations.
Here's the advertisement of a large dry
goods house uptown. New York:
Fresh Easter Lilies.
A NOVEL FEATURE.— We have re-
ceived direct from our representative in
Bermuda a large quantity of fresh Easter
Lilies. Ordinarily Lilies are only to be
had from florists at the regular price ot
20c. and 25c. per Lily, and $6.50 per box of
50. These are very choice, and we offer
them at 3.75 per box of 50, delivered; or
3 Lilies for 19c.
With proper care they will keep fresh
from 10 to 12 days. Persons wishing
Lilies for the decoration of churches,
chapels, homes, &c , will find this an ex-
cellent opportunity. Sale begins on Mon-
day morning.
Toronto.
Club Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting ot
the Gardners and Florists' Association
was held on March 20. Mr. Reeves,
second vice-president, occupied the chair.
The minutes showed that a special meeting
had been held and the prize list for the
next Chrysanthemum Show sent out. Two
new members were elected and some slight
alterations made on the constitution. The
matter of recommending judges to the
Electoral District Society, and the Indus-
trial Exhibition Association, for their
forthcoming shows, caused some discus-
sion. Several of the members wanted to
recommend the same gentlemen who had
acted for the last four or flve years, but
the writer and others took a decided stand
against this, urging that the association
act on the same lines as it has followed in
connection with our own show, viz ; not to
have the same judges two years in succes-
sion ; and as nearly all of the exhibitors are
in favor of that plan, it was decided to
recommend the names of fresh judges for
both shows.
The committees were instructed to
suggest several alterations and additions
to both prize lists, and we have every rea-
son to believe that this will be carried out.
Messrs. Spears & Muston exhibited
some fine blooms of Richmond and Alber-
tini carnations, and several of the mem-
bers remarked that they were the finest
blooms they had ever seen.
A paper on "Mushroom Culture,"
by Mr. George Price, was read and a vote
of thanks tendered the essayist.
Trade Items.
Business has been very flat, and
unless we have fine weather on Saturday I
am afraid Easter trade will not be up to
former years. One of our large florists
has had a big sign up in his window, read-
ing " All orders for Easter given now will
be filled at present prices," and I fancy he
has got the greater part of the order trade.
There are lots ot flowers in sight, all the
stores showing fine stock. Dunlop has a
fine show both at his store and at his green-
houses; the latter are looking splendidly.
Tidy, has a good show in both of his stores,
and Frank Burflt has a neat display of
decorative plants at his stand. W. Hill,
J. Gotterill and Harry Dale have fine win-
dow exhibitions of plants and cut flowers ;
in fact, all the boys are spreading them-
selves to catch the extra trade, if there be
any.
Nearly all of the outside growers
report stock scarce, but I think quite a
little will come out of the ice boxes on
Saturday morning. There has been a good
show of plants on the market the last two
Saturdays, but trade there has not been
very good. T. MANTON.
THfe Klorist's Exchange.
333
Brooklyn.
As Easter drawers nearer business be-
gins to move a little better. There has
been a dearth of good roses and carnations
this weelt, and from present indications it
is lilsely to remain till Easter. All bulb-
ous stock is plentiful, more particularly
lilies and tulips.
Amorg the retail stores a few orders for
Easter decoration have been received ; but
there is a tendency toward curtailment in
the outlay ; in some cases the reduction is
fifty per cent, more than last year. JAMES
Malloh & Sons have orders to adorn sev-
eral churches.
Mr. Cakl Schmidt had several church
decorations for Palm Sunday.
P. Mallon, Pulton St., has a very good
display of everything in season, including
some very fine rhododendrons. He reports
trade as good, despite the cruel opposition
of the big dry goods houses.
J. Austin Shaw has taken three addi-
tional stores for his Easter trade. He has
been able to grow all his needed supplies
of stock in the shape of lilies, roses,
spiraeas, hyacinths, azaleas, etc., at his
greenhouses at Flatbush.
There isafeelingof what on theface of it
seems righteous indignation prevalent
among the retail storemen in this city on
account of the sale of Easter stock by sev-
eral leading dry goods firms here. This
stock has been supplied by prominent flor-
ist firms in the neighborhood. The price
paid for it is not divulged, but the price
asked for it is considerably lower than that
charged by the retailer in order to make a
living. And not only do these dry goods
houses undersell, but they advertise in
the Brooklyn napers the comparative
prices of the goods offered by them and by
the florist to the detriment of the latter's
trade. It is contended that the retail men,
who are the constant purchasers of stock
throughout the year from these very
houses now supplying the Easter plants to
dry goods stores, are suffering a great in-
justice at the hands of the producers, inas-
much as they now push away from the re-
tailer the cha.nce of making a penny at a
time when it is possible to do so.
It may be argued by the grower thaf'all
is fish that comes to the net," that his
stock is grown to be disposed of ; but it
might be well to look ahead somewhat.
There is just this chance, that a reaction
may set in and militate against him. The
woman who buys a flower or plant that is
below the standard and that gives her dis-
appointment will eschew that store in
future whence the plant was obtained, and
very likely show her disapprobation by
placing no confldence after in florist or
haberdasher. In this way may the trade
in general be hurt. There is also a likeli-
hood of the retail men in future patroniz-
ing those growers who have not taken
steps to take the "bread out of their
mouths." As a leading Brooklyn Horist
says : " We want to gain the confidence of
the public to encourage business. Grow
good stock; maintain a profitable price for
same : dispose of stock through ihe proper
channels of trade ; for if a dry goods man
gets no Easter plants he can't sell them,
and the public must patronize the florist ;
let the grower and dealer work hand in
hand with one common obj.ect in view —
viz , to make a living."
A remedy proposed too late for this year,
hut which may be placed in reserve for
another season, is for the retailers to raise
a fund sufficient to placard the entire city,
cautioning the public against buying
plants from those who know nothing of
their care or treatment, who are selling, as
a rule, stock that is much inferior and
bound to give dissatisfaction to purchas-
ers, even though it be obtained at a less
figure per plant.
Philadelphia.
ProBpects for Easter.
Business has been going along very
quietly this past week, and up to Thurs-
day one would notimagine that Easter was
at hand, save for the presence on the street
of groups of lilies and azaleas. From all
reports there is an abundance of Easter
stock on baud, and it is likely that prices
will not go high. The warm weather has
spoiled lots of lilies. I heard of one load
brought in on Tuesday looking well and on
Wednesday they were falling to pieces.
Tha Market.
Up to time of writing lilies bring
10 cents a flower, while they are selling at
15 cents on the street. Azaleas. 12 inches
diameter, can be bought on the street at
75 cents for red, and SI each for white.
Roses are very plentiful ; I hear there is
a large stock on hand. Hybrids are very
quiet ; $4 per dozen is asked for Brunner,
but some good ones were sold on Wednes-
day for $2.50 ; after that they went slow ;
Brunner sent in by A. L. Pennock are very
good; John Burton is also sending in some
good ones, while Chas. Knapp has some
fine Magna and Luizet. . Jacq. are bring-
ing 13 and 13 cents each. La Prance is
very good, $8 is the present price, with a
rising tendency. Bride are well taken up
at eight cents ; Bennett are now coming in
very good ; they bring S5 and $6.
Daffodils are plentiful, bringing $4; valley
is now more asked for, but at present S4 is
the price. Carnations are here in any
quantity ; white are not so plentiful, more
could be used. One cannot really quote a
price; it is just what the grower can get.
Edwin Lonsdale is sending in some good
Buttercup, and getting S3 for them. He is
now reaping his reward for the trouble of
growing this variety under glass all last
Summer. None of the new pink carna-
tions seem as yet to satisfy the demand ;
the majority of them do not keep well.
This seems to apply also to Sweetbrier and
Ophelia; but then a great deal depends on
where they are kept. The majority of
florists say some "lowers won't keep, but
do they take into consideration the place
where they are kept .'
In the Neighborhood.
Azaleas one sees in every direction.
Jacob Becker has sold several large plants
Milwaukee.
There have been quitea number of doings
in the flower line in the Cream City since
my last letter, and the whole number sum-
med up may be characterized as improve-
ments. All of those who have stores are
fitting them up in a little better manner,
Ertlefsen & Scott having set the pace, and
before the Spring business is fully upon
us, we may expect to see a different class
of establishments than greeted the eyes in
the past.
EDLBF3EN & ScOTT threw open the doors
of their new store at No. 349 Third St., on
March 10, and it is undoubtedly the finest
flower store in the city.
Although Fred Foster, of the Paris
Floral Company, has been ill lately, it has
not deterred him from making some
changes in his Wisconsin street store. It
has been materially enlarged and a large
mirror along one side adds much to the at-
tractiveness of the place. Other changes
are in contemplation.
Chacona, a confectioner on Wisconsin
St., has a window which he devotes to cut
flower trade, making a nest of stores in
close proximity there. It is said not to
have had much effect on the other places.
THOMAS LOVELL RUSSELL. -PERIPATETIC.
DIED MARCH 15, 1894.
Buffalo.
Easier Oatlook.
Light and sunshiny weather pre-
vails, and most too hurrying for the run
of growers who are holding back stock for
Easter, for the which preparations are
most active in anticipation of a good busi-
ness. A large quantity of bloom surely
will be offered, and no doubt sold. Ap-
pearances indicate that the common kinds
of roses will be in short supply; carnations
and violets promise well, while bulb stock
will be plentiful in comparison.
Rebstock and Anderson have been East
looking for specialties, and D. B. Long has
been actively calling together supplies
from all directions. The usual branching
out will be noticeable in C. F. Christensen
occupying a downtown window for Easter
business ; J. Stafflinger filling the front of
store No. 295 Main st. with an Easter dis-
play for business ; and J. H. Rebstock,
with temporarily dropping into the prem-
ises he later will occupy permanently, will
have not less than four places where he
disposes of flowers this week.
A goodly trade has been done during the
past week In store-opening decorations.
The fine millinery and cloak stores seem-
ingly consider their mission of displays for
beneflt of the female public incomplete
without the added charm of fresh flowers
and plants artistically arranged. Oa these
occasions many flowers, too, are purchased
of the florists to be given to patrons.
The men from Holland are with us daily,
but the bulb orders seem woefully out of
proportion to their efforts and expenses,
growers insisting in strong terms, and
again, that they will go most light indeed
on bulb purchases this coming year.
Recent YisitorB:
H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia; A.
T. Vick, Albion, E. R. Fry, Rochester, J.
H. Kendle, Tonawanda, and E. A. Butler,
Niagara Falls, N. Y.
at $15 and $20 each. These were very nicely
covered with flower.
Robert Cbaig made a large shipment oi
azaleas in flower on Wednesday.
Henry A. Dreer has sold out all salable
plants, except a few In the smallest size,
and these are now going fast.
John Curwen, Jr., is sending in some
very nice sweet peas which are readily dis-
posed of, showing how popular this flower
is.
Chas. I. Kent is doing a nice business at
his two stores In West Philadelphia. He
keeps a nice stock of decorative and flower-
ing plants on hand ; the location is cer-
tainly very favorable for good trade.
John Wanamaker started into the cut
flower business last Saturday ; he had
some good flowers on hand, which were
secured from the different growers. Busi-
ness, however, was not very brisk, as there
were a number of flowers to be sold off
cheap on Monday morning.
The special trade edition of the Florists'
Exchange has been very favorably re-
ceived in this section. Many remarks have
been made, praising highly the excellent
subjects treated on, and the useful infor-
mation generally throughout the paper.
Alexander Klokner, whose former
place at 219 Grand ave. has been trans-
formed for a dry goods store, is now an oc-
cupant of part of the store of C. T. Shape
& Co , photographic material dealers, only
a few doors from the old location. It was
said that Mr. Klokner would build a store
connected with the Mitchell greenhouses
on Grand ave., which he has leased Hnd
will devote to the culture of decorative
plants.
A new closed delivery wagon of a New
York pattern has been put into service by
Bdlefsen & Scott.
Plants for Easter promise to beplentiful.
There will be a large number of Harrisii
and other stock in, among it some longi-
florum. Violets will not be too plentiful,
as the crop here can't last much longer.
Roses promise to be in fair supply, with
prices ranging from So to SIO, although
the i3ulk of the stock will probably be sold
tor about $7. Carnations will cost $2 for
common stock and $3 forlongfancy. There
are some azaleas in town yet which are
being sold for fair prices. Rhododendrons
will be in in a week or so.
Recent callers were Habry Bayers-
dorfer, Philadelphia ; C. L. Washburn,
of J. B. Deamud & Co., and S. RiNQIER, of
W. B. Barnard & Co., of Chicago.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
AspnvaKiis
Azalea-Til
-PageSS:. col. 4; p. 3)1. col. 3.
-Page 339. col. 1, 2,
Cadfi-Pane 324, col. I, 2, 3, 4.
CoIeuM-Patre 3'i7. col
Cut KlawiTH-
p. 341,001 1,3,
Cyolni
Page 326, col. 3, 1
Paije 3
, )3i6, CI .
Ve (;;OOfl8
; p. 'm. col. 1. 4! p. 33S, col. 3,
Decorati'
p. 324, col
4; p, 3.1, t.
col. 1. 2, 3, 4
1, 2,8.4; p.
Ill I'laiita. Title pnee;
126. col. 2, 3, 4; p, 330, col. 3,
, 001.4; p. 338, col. 2; p. 312,
col. 2, 4, p.
■Title Page; p, :i35, col. 3, 4.
IviorlMiH' iietiHi'H- pHuu 3 5, col. 3. 4.
IJ'lorlHtN' Siipplfea— Title page; p 3;i5, col. 1, 2,3,
4; .340 col. 1, 2, 3. 4: p. 341. col. 1: p. ,343. col. 1. 2. 4.
Flower Cor** and VaHCM- Title Page ; p. 33S.
i;ol. 3.4; p. 339, col. 1, 2,3,4.
Fuchsia— Pa,ie 327, col. 2, 1.
f}eni«ta8— Pase 341, col. 3.
Gevaniuin-Page 327, col. 4; p. 331, col. 4; p. 337,
' to lease) Page
GlaziuK Tools-Page
GrfenlioUHeH, etc*, (for sale i
336, col. 1.
Heliotrope— Page 327, col. 3, 1.
Uall lnBurnnc«-Pagn331. I'Ol.S.
Hardy Plants, 8lii'ub8, flliinbi-VB, etc.— Page
325, 001. 2; p. 32S, col. 3, 4; p. 3.30, ool. 3,4; p. 312, col. 1,
2, 3, 4,
Heattnor Appava
col. I, 2, 3, 4; p. 335,_ col. 1. 2, 3, 4
-Title page; p. 327,
We Tubes-Page 338, col. 3.
Ilaneous Stock-Page 326, .
,001.1,2,3; p. 384, ool,l, 2, 3,
,col. ;■ ■
Moss- Title page.
Stock— Page a
. 1, 2, "
col 2; p. 342, col. 3, J.
..loss- Title p.iBe.
Musbroom-Page 327, ool. 3, 4.
I, col. 2; p. 327, col.
Orcbid— Title page;
col.
col 2.
14,001. 1,2,3,4; p. 3
I Work-P
le paare. . -
.f I It at i n e— Page 335, ool. 2.
Ilax-~ — ■ " " ■
inkle
;Pt
>age 33ircor 2, 3; p. 334, col. 8; p. 341, coK,
Swoet"Peas-Page 324, ool. 1, 3, 4,
___ Page 339, ool. 1, 2, 3.
ds. Plants, etc.— Title page; p.
33r,coI.4;p.338,col,8,4; P.34!! ■ - - - ■
llatin
;, col. i; p. 330, col.
-PaKe'32S,''coI.'«;' 'p'^ 336"'ool. 1.
334
ruE Florist's Exctiange,
We can Supply
ONE MILLION $
$ ROOTED ROSE GUTTIKGS $
I 0,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
Hctween how and A.pril ISIlif 1894,
C. STRAUSS & CO., Wasliington,
\ KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
ROSES
Bi-ides, Bridesmaids, Meteors, Hostes,
Mermets, Cusins, Niphetos, Perles, Beau-
ties, Testouts, La Frances.
ADDRESS FOB QUOFATONS,
VILLA. LORRATNE ROSERIES,
T. W. STEMMLER. MADISON, N. J.
WHEN WHITIWO MEWTIOW THE Fl-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
5,000JACQ.ROSEPLANTS
On their own roots, well branched,
3U to 3 feet hiRh, $10.00 per
Hundred,
Sample of 8 for $1.00.
JORDAN FLORAL CO.,
706 Olive St., - ST. LOUIS, Mo.
FOR SALE
strong, healthy stock trom ^ and 4 in. pots of
AMERICAN BEAUTIES,
BRIDESMAIDS,
and .BRIDES ■ ^
Prices upon application.
HOLMED&LE GREENHOUSES, Madison, N.J.
Tlie roses and other plants quoted are trom lito
3i inch pots, in a healthy growing condition, ready
to shift to 3i or 4. ^^^ ,„^„
Souport. in bud and flower t| 60 $30 00
MlHeVuiiioi'.:".'".:::"'.'.;'.'.'.'.:.'".'.'. 3 lo w m
SafVano. ... ;: 3 ™ - ""
M*rmasa ^ °^
g?.d«maid.: 4 00
VERNON BEGONIA in flower 3 50
DOUBLE GERANIUMS, 10 bestvara 3 00
IVY LEAF GERANIUMS, 3 best vars 3 00
DOUBLE PETUNIAS, in 6 va'B 3 00 30 00
ntlinga
of the following vaiietiea ;
Golden Bedder. Sunbeam, Yeddo, Fi« Ores*,
Fire Brand, Glory of Autumn, Spotted Gem.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
U'KEN WRITING M
30 00
40 (0
30 00
25 00
30 0 1
PLANT THE METEOR
The Best Red Rose for Spring and
Summer Cut Flowers.
Pine 3 1-3 inch pots,
»5 per 100, S40 per 1000.
Strong 3 1-3 incli pots,
1*4 per 100, !$35 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS.
THE BEST ONLY.
Other aorta will be aDnouiiced later.
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz.; S;3 per 100.
(Special prices in large Iota for tVlay and June
delivery.)
Miss Kate Brown, (earliest white. *17.50 per lOtK)).
Roslyn. Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, Mrs. E. IJ. Adai
. M!itleira,Mr3.Rub
:, Mrs. Ma
MISCELLANEOUS CUTTINGS,
Ageratum, dwarf blue and white. 00 3ta. per iOO;
Alysaum. double, CO ets. per 100; acarlet Satie. New
OlaraBedman, $1,25 per 100; Marguerites. $l.L'5perlOU.
MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.
AristoIochiaElesaoa, extraatronn. Sincli, $1C0 per
doz. Clematis paniculata, extra atrunp, a ice' "■ —
per 100; Ampelopais Veitcbii, dormant, '6 Inch,
, $8.C0
Clematis pauicul
.00; Ami ' ■ "
$7.00 per 100.
HAKDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS.
Send for List.
Terins) strictly Cash. Shipped by expresa at
special florists' rates. Packed liKht and strung;.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman is the Flokist's Exchange,
and it costs only one dollar per year.
ROSES ^^^^UE."'^ ROSES
Rooted Cuttings or Plants of
BRIDES, MERMETS, CUSIN
and WATTEVILLE.
CHABLES H. HAGERT, SUMMIT, uhioh co, NEW JERSEY.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!
perfectly hardy, bemp; out of doors, which we retiiil
at $1.00 a piece. Pleaae write for price per hundred.
Also justrecelved from Leveque & Fil3, Ivry pres
Paris, a fine lot of TEA UOSKS. which are ready
forahipraent.
MAGNOLIA GRANDfFLORA-The best
time to plant this ornamental tree is in April. We
1 all the way f
_ we retail from 10 eta. to
$1.00 a piece. Any one desiring them by the hundred
Kht feet,
A
thousand, please write for prices.
J. M. BONNOT & SON.
Alexander Street, - NORFOLK, VA.
200,000 ROSES
NOW READY
In all sizes and best varieties, from $30.00
to flOO.OO per 1000.
Oil' Million Bedding Plants Ready.
Every valuable plant in cultivation can be found in
our oolleotloil.
SPECIALTIES.
Large Flowering Pansies, $5.00 to
$20.00 per 1000.
Double Petunias, $4.00 per 100; $35.00
per 1000.
Select Verbenas, $3.00 per 100; $18.00
per 1000.
Carnations, best only, $4.00 per 100; $35.00
per 1000.
We employ expert srowera in each department.
Send your lists and we will quote lowest prices,
ratalopuea mailed.
Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky.
EVERY FtOStlST OUGHT TO
INSURE HIS Gl.ASS AGAIKST
HAIL,.
For particulars address
JOHN (i. E.>*l.Ell. Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.
ROSES
200,000— 2i inch pots.
50,000— 3Ji and 4i inch pots,
in 150 Leading Varieties.
Send for catalogue and prices.
CUT SWIILAX for EASTER
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOl* THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BRIDESMAID
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock of it, and can supply from now to
May 1st.
The Hnndred for $e.OO, out of 3i^-in
pots.
The Xhoiisiind for $55.00.
THEO. ECKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
IMPORTED ROSES, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES.
Special qiLotatious given to buyers of original cases of Roses, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Clematis, etc., grown by the Roskoop, Holland, Nursery Association,
Prize Winners at the World's Fair.
Address, Fresh importations received now by every Steamer.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Agent. 3 Coenties Slip, New York.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S tfXCHANGC
ROSES
From 2J€ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred.
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hiiudred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = . Flushing, N. Y.
i XHE BEST CHRYSANTHEMUMS, i
^ Throw out those old-timers and stock up with the best. ^
K You can afford It at the following prices. T
W The following varieties are the best "up to date," Plants from 34ij inch ^
m pots, (NOT ROOTED CUTTINGS) grown cool, strong and stock~y. m
0 Niveua, Maud Dean, Pres. Wna. E. Smith, Golden Wedding, W. N. Rudd, Walter Hiinnewell, ^
Geo. R. Gauze, Emily Ladenburg, Miles A. Wheeler, Mrs. F. L. Ames, J. H, Cllffe, Mrs. H, F.
Spaulding, etc., $6.50 per IOO.
Mabel Simpliing, Dr. H. D. Hull, Redondo. Marsuerite Jeffords, Princess of " Mums," Harry
Ealsley, Mrg. Jerome -Jones, Edward Hatch, Col. Wm. B. Smith, Dr. Callendreau, Clara Berte-
man, Mrs. Robt. Craig, Turbao, Mrs. Leslie Ward, etc., $5.00 per IOO.
Eda Prasa, Tuxedo, Geo. W. Childs, Harry May, Roslyn, Ivory, Etoile d'Lyon, Harry E.
Widener, V. H. Hallock, Flora Hill, Ada Spaulding, E, G, Hill, Mrs. E. D. Adams. Jessica, Mra.
Gov. Pifer, etc., $4.00 per IOO.
Wm. H. Lincoln, Hicks Arnold, Emma Hitzeroth, Minnie Wanamaker, CulUngfordii,
Mermaid, Mrs. C. D. Avery, Gloriosum, Kioto, Robt. Bcttomly, C. Kruger, Ered. Corner, Puritan,
etc.. S3.00 per IOO.
5 each of above 64: varieties, $10.00. 10 each of above G4 varieties, $IS.OO.
CARNATIONS— Rooted Ciittings, free from Ru^t. Tidal Wave, lady Emma, $I.G0 per IOO. i
3 inch pots, strong, branched, $3 OO
Starlight, Garfield, Hinze's White, $I.OO per IOO.
GERANIUMS— La Favorite, BruanUi, Marvel, etc.. '2.}
per IOO. Mme. Salleroi, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per IOO.
CANNAS- Duchess d'Montemart, Antoine Chantier, ChildsU, Tete de Orr, Admiral Courbet,
Mme. Just. etc.. $2.50 per IOO.
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA— 3 inch pots, strong and clean, $3. SO per IOO.
NEW DAISY SNOW CREST, 2^ inch potg, extra fine stock, $2.50 per IOO.
TEMMS CASH fFITS 03iI>Eli. Send for "Mtim'^ Circular,
H. W. TURNER, = (^"i^l^^AY/ir.""") = Sharon, Pa.
ROOTED CUTTINGS OF
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Roses, Carnations, Etc.
Before ordering: send for my Price List.
W. "W. COI.BS,
Uaple Hill Sose Film. SOKOMO, IND,
: FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GERANIUMS.
5,000 strong stocky Plants* 3 Inoli pots,
about to bloom. $3.00 per
hundred.
D. HAMMOND MISH,
Mrs. Pollock Geraniums $6 00 and $8 00
Russian Violets
DracEena indivisa, iz to 15 inch
Coleus» rooted cuttings
Miscellaneous cuttings 1 00
1^~ Write for prices on what you want,
W. W. Greene & Son, Watertown, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ORCHIDS INYARIETY
FICUS ELASTICA,
'I
Etc., for sale cheap. Send for catalogue.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J
10,000 Geraniums, of all the standard bed<
diiij^ sorts, from 3 and 4 inch pots.
10,000 Carnations, from 3J^ inch pots. Also
6000 rooted cuttings in standard varieties.
MRS. GEO. K. PKAVEIili,
Prop. Marion and Maple Heights Greenhouses,
MARION, INDIANA.
WHEN WBITINO MeHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Xlie H.osei
REVISED EDITION.
BY H. B. ELLWANGER.
A treatise on the cultivation, history, family
eharacteriaticB, etc., of the various groups of ToseB,
with names and accurate descriptions of the varieties
now generally grown, brought down to 1892, Thia
work contains full dlreotlons for planting, prun-
ing, propagating, and treating of diseases and ioRpct
pestB. and Is particularly valuable for its clasHlfl-
cation and full alphabetical lists of one thousand
and elghty-slx varlotleB (1,086). Price. PO l-
paid, 91.25.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK.
C OI.EUS.
Our stock is larg-e and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties (our
selection), at 86.50 per 1000 by express ; in
20 varieties at gl.OO per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, including some of the most hand-
some ever offered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at $3.00 per 1(^0 by mail.
Ca.ma.tioi:is.
A large stock of BUTTERCUP in prime
condition.
Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $10.00 per ICOD.
Prices of other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHAN
Th:E> F'T.ORTST'S EXCHANGlBr
335
Toledo, O.
Mrs. SUDER was busy superintending a
large decoration when I called ; she has a
first-class business. I noticed ja bench of
hardy English pyrethrams. ^They were in
full bloom and have been so, I understand,
for some time. The blooms are desirable,
the colors being quite distinct and very
diversified.
George Heinl has an abundance of
everything exceptingthe "golden article,"
so he says. W. M.
Chicago.
Wants Supt. Pettl|i;rew BemoTed.
Governor Altgeld has demanded
from the board of commissioners the re-
moval of Superintendent J. A. Pettigrew"
from the management of Lincoln Park.
The Chicago Horticultural Society urges
the board to refuse to make the removal.
A year ago it was reported that some north
side politicians were after the scalp of Mr,
Pettigrew, but such a storm of protest
was raised that the matter was dropped.
Several weeks ago the demand for Petti-
grew's removal, it is said, came from the
governor, and that the members of the
board of commissioners are reluctant to
accede to the governor's request.
The Horticultural Society met at the
Sherman House March 13, and President
W. H. Chadwick announced the object of
the meeting to be to protest against the
attempted removal of Superintendent Pet-
, tigrew.
F. J. LeMoyne said the governor had ac
cused Superintendent Pettigrew of using
the office for political purposes. The com
missioners had made an investigation of
the charges. They could not find an in
stance of the superintendent using his
place to advance the interest of the Re-
publican party, to which he is said to be-
long. J. T. Anthony, Jonathan Perriam,
Edgar Sanders and G. L, Grant spoke, and
the latter presented the following resolu-
tions, which were unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That this society express emphatic
disapproval of displacement tor political ren-
soris, believing' that a most serious danger men-
aces our parks in the establishment of such ;i
precedent, which will open the way to the re-
moval of the present experienced and compt -
tent employes of the parks, that their placis
may be filled by political incompetents, which
cannot fail to result in an immediate loweriny
of the standard heretofore maintained.
JResolved, That the members of this sociely
have noted with pleasure the good work douc
by Superintendent Pettigrew in Lincoln Paik
—work that has shown broad knowledge u\
ornamental horticulture and rare administrn-
tive ability, and that the removal of such a man
would prove a most serious loss to our parks, in
any event.
• Besolved, That the members of the society, re-
gardless of individual political affiliations, ear-
nestly protest against such removal and against
the establishment of political qualifications as
AFTER EASTER
you'll have time to think
about how your business
should have been run. Ten
to one you'll think of how
the use of a set of
in FK mwm
would have aided you in
these hurried days. Look
into it now by sending for
priced catalogue to
DAN'I, B. LONG, Putolisher,
BUFFALO, NEW YORK.
thu
Committees were appointed to wait on
the board of park commissionera and the
governor. The committee to wait on the
governor consists of G. L, Grant, M. F
Gallagher and J. T. Ya-nghn.— Herald.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
STRING SMILAX
And olhcr Trailing Plants with
JOHN C. MEYER & CO..
13 Otis St., off Siiuimer St., Itosloii, Itl
For Sale by all ICii-llriL' florists' Piioply Ilrtns.
Florists' Pins
Glass Heads,
in Black
OR
White.
PRICES :
2'A, 3, 3'A 4 inches.
SO(i. T5o. $1.00 J1.25 S1.60 $1.75 $3.00 per 1000
A. Herrmann, Nrw Vork.
11. UaycrMil rfer&ro., l>liiln<Iulpliiii.
N. F. illcCnrtliy &. Co., Kostoii.
T,. H. Hiiiir, . hii'iiso.
KiMimoolt ISioB. (•<!., • liicnito.
h\ r. Ilniitiiisrtini, 1 iliiiiinpolis.
\\ . KMisnn, !<l. i.iiiiis.
f. A. Kiicliii, -il. I.ouin.
E. W. Crook, San Fi-niicisro.
.1. A. Sim.i.crs, Toroiilo, Oiil.
E<ln'. i\liillcii, KinsHton, Out.
AUG F, BRiBlNT, Manufaciunr, 54 Warr n Si, New Y. ik.
WHEN wnmNG MENTJON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
,
SNOW RUSTIC^
^Ifl'FlCO.
Malie the Finest and
Cheapest Rustic work
on the maricet.
BUY
Boston Letters.
Best and Cheapaat In the Market.
IJ^ and 3 inch $3 00 per 100.
Best Script I^etter in the World, «4 a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Green Street, Boston, Maaa.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DON'T FUMIGATE!
USE
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
SO cents a pound.
One pound sufficient for 8 gallons of water. Samples
free on receipt of 4 cents fur postage.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Fails, N. Y.
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
23 & 25 N. 4th St, Philadelphia.
Seiiil for CatnloEne.
BETTER THAN ATOAD.
BUY RUMSEYS SPRAY PUMP
And Free Your Trees From Insects.
RUMSEIY&CO.LTD.
Seneca Falls.NY
circulars Free.
ITING HENTIOH THS FtORIST'S EXCHANGF
w. c. mcK's
FATKNT
Florists' LenERs, Etc
HiffheBt Award
made of the best Im-
mortelles, wired on
frames having holei
which to fasten them
21n. Letters, *3 per 10(1
Postage, I5c. per 100
Before purchasinp
Bend for free sample
and catalogue and
"-'impare with any
other letter on the
market.
W. C. KRICK. 1287 B'way, B'klyn, N. Y.
Agents: J. C.Yaughan, Chicago; H. Bayersdorfer
& Co., Phlla.; N. StefTens, New York ; Aug. Rolker &
Sons, New York: Ed. S. Schmid.WashlnKton.D.C-,
Jas. Tick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.; T. W. Wood A
Sons. Richmond, Va.; J. A. Si " '
WHEN WRITING
ESTABUSHcD
1866.
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335 EAST 2P-^ ST. NEW YORK.
FLORISTS'
BASKETS
AND STANDS
OUR SPECIALTY.
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WATERBURY, GDNN.
Smil for list and Pricps.
F. E. iacAL,LISTER,
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, I<(E;^«V YORK.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Clean and healthy stock, right from propagn-
ting bench, including Hinze's "Wliite, Portia,
Starlight, Mrs. Fisher, Xiizzie McGowan,
Emily Pierson and Grace Wilder. Cash
(?ith order. $1.00 per 100 ; $7.50 per 1000.
W. J. SNOW, - Waterbury, Conn.
THE BEST FERTILIZER
J. PETERS, ir. SOorden Ive. Lon; islanil City, N. I
, FOR SEEDSMEN ONLY-TOBACCO DUST
PACKED
5 Pound PaCkagaS, WrUe for samples
. , _ , ". and Particulars,
24 Packages in h. A. STOOTHOFF,
A CASE. 331 Madison Av., N. Y C
336
The Klorist's Exchanoej
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each :
/^ ARDBNER and Florist, English, wants situation,
^ prlvateorcommercial,coaipetentiD all branches,
including landscape and makinti up; good American
and English references. B. S., Lansdale, Pa.
p ARDENER and florist. single. 2S, war
*--'^ without board, iis assistant for huL aou uuit
house culture. Special In cyclamen. Best refer-
ences from Germany. Address S. W., 83 Dean at.
Brooklyn.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
ft. glass) or -would work such a place c
Must be in good runuiug order.
States preferred. Address Y. X.,
"Florists' Exchanjje."
stiares.
Eastern
care of
WAiVlJVli. eil Cuttings, Utitksa, Red
Brnuclietl and Tlioiims Uoggr, in exchange fur
Verbenas and Hansies. See ad onpaee29G. Write
rae at once. S. WllITTON & SONS, Wholesale
Florists, 9 & U Roberts St., Utica, N. T.
liVANTED.
Young single man, sober and willing
to work, as assistant on commercial
place. Apply at once. CHAS. H.
HAGERT, Summit, N. J.
IIST'S EXCHA
WANTED,
By April 1st, experienced
Rose, Carnation and Chrysaiithenm Grower
R. ASMUS, New Durham, ST. J.
WHEWWRITIIMG MENTtOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWG'
W^ ANTED.
500 to 2000 S. A. NUTT GERANIUM.
State price and size.
RANDOLPH & MoCLEMENTS.
South Highland Ave. and Baum St., E. E.
PITTSBURG, PA.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
stablishedin I8(i9. No other flo
florists' Excha
sell by well established floral business and hot-
house. Full particulars on application.
Bowling Green, Ky. ^V. ~W. HENDRIX.
WHEN WBITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
- - TO RENT FOR A TERM OF YEARS, - -
IN TORONTO, CANADA.
The Victoria Greenlionses, with
or without stock, successful for
25 years. Steam and hot water
complete.
H. C. BVTTERIVORTH,
229 Vouug; St., Xoroiito, Cauada.
FOR SALE.
A well-established (10 years) Florist business
in built up section of Philadelphia, including:
Greenhouseand Store. Koason, retirement. A
sacrifice. Address for particuhirs,
C. CELLINA,
3336 Nortli SOtli St., - Pliila<leli)hia, Pa,
CHANGES m BUSINESS.
Northampton, Mass.— H. W. Field
opened a store at 239 Main St., on March 17.
Kingston, N. Y.— Geo. W. Vangaasbeck
has commenced business here with two
new greenhouses at 112 Henry st.
Stillwater, Minn.— Thompson & Carl-
son have purchased five lots here on which
they will erect several greenhouses.
Camden, N. Y.— Wilson Paddock, man-
ager of the Garden Company, corner of
Liberty and Railroad sts., will add ex-
tensively to his greenhouses this Spring.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Sbed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
CHAHOE, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
Governor Flower has signed Senator
Childs's bill, providing for tbe mortgaKing
of real e.state of horticultural and agricul-
tural societies.
C. H. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y., com-
menced planting gladiolus on Tuesday
last, March 20, the earliest season on record
since he took hold of this industry.
The withdrawal of Hermann Rolker
from the firm of August Rolker & Sons,
New York, will make no change in the
husiness and style of the firm, which will
he continued as heretofore by August,
Winfried and Joseph E. Rolker.
European Notes.
A serious and unexpected diflBculty has
arisen in connection with the arrange-
ments for radish for the coming season as
a result of the action of the growers in
western France. This crop is always an
uncertain one, and during the past two
seasons it has been especially unprofitable
for the growers. Beet and mangel on the
other hand are usually fairly reliable, and
the high prices paid for the latter this sea-
son have produced the usual result. All
the best land is planted with mangel (for
the beet plant is almost nil now) so that at
present it is practically impossible to place
any contracts for radish except at prohibi-
tive prices.
As was recently stated in these notes
prices tor this article were certain to he ad-
vanced, but it was not possible then to
foresee such a condition of affairs as now
exists.
Should there be a favorable season for
mangel it will hardly pay for cutting,
while the growers who are not afraid to
try radish once more will be certain to
reap their reward.
Disquieting reports are to hand respect-
ing a new pest which has attacked the
French turnip crop and is rapidly clearing
the fields.
The English growers are also complain-
ing of the failure of their plants in mauy
districts so that the anticipated surplus is
rapidly dwindling away.
Lettuce, endive and leek will be quite as
short as previously reported, for the same
reason as the shortage on radish.
With a favorable Summer peas will be a
very large crop, for a better sowing time
has not been known these ten years past.
EuEOPEAN Seeds.
A Word About Roman Hyacinths.
Editor Fl(yristii^ Exchanoe:
1 notice among your European seed trade
notes in issue of March 17, a remark about
field and garden grown Roman hyacinths,
whichi wish yourinformant would explain
a little further. From my knowledge of
that country and its growers, the fields are
cultivated as much as their gardens are.
A greater care bestowed on tbe cultivation
of Romans — as the word " garden " culture
would indicate— should only tend to im-
prove the quality.
In my modest opinion the cause of the
poorer grade of Romans lays, first, in the
very severe spell of drought ruling last
Spring and Summer all over Europe ; and ,
secondly, in a likely overworking of their
soil, which even under best circumstances
needs constant artificial irrigation.
Romans of to-day seem not to have the in-
trinsic quality of Romans ten to fifteen
years ago; besides, the French have adopt-
ed ways of sorting the grades that did
not formerly exist, and should be abol-
ished. This abolishing can be enforced by
the energetic opposition of American
dealers and fiorists. Let me explain : In
former years the only merchantable size
was 13 to 15 inches circumference of bulbs,
or 4-} to 6 inches (five centimeters being
equal to 7 inches) ; everything below that
was considered seconds, and mostly used
for replanting. When the demand grew
beyond the expectation of the French, they
reduced the size to 11-15 centimetres ; then,
as competition abroad lowered foreign quo-
tations, they, in order to make more money,
made a special strain of 1.3 to 15 centi-
meters, which naturally had to come out
of the 11 to 15 centimeter grade, and re-
duced its quality in proportion. This
stands to reason, notwithstanding all
denials of the French. The sorting into
11-12 centimeters, 11-13 cm., 1214 cm.', and
so on, are later introduced tricks of the
French sorter.
Now, if America wants good sized
Romans, let America insist on but one
grade, to wit, the old 12 to 15 centimeter
size, no culling of 18-15 em. out of this ; for
seconds, let 11-12 cm. be established for
those who want them. Unity of action
will achieve great things.
I should like to see the florists and
dealers reply to this proposition through
the columns of your paper.
If florists would entrust their orders this
year to the American dealer and not order
direct from abroad, they will support the
dealers in the fight for one standard good
quality of Roman "hyacinth bulbs," and
profit in the end more than they think
they save by direct ordering.
New York, WiNPKIED ROLKER.
Mercantile Seed Raising.
.Abstract of paper read before the Massa^hvseits
Horticultural Society, by Hon. James J. H.
tJregorn, of Marblehead, Saturdajii, March
17, 189i.
Fifty years ago the seed business of the
United States was in the hands of the
local dealers and the few firms who car-
ried on what is known as the " box trade."
The latter flUed boxes with small packets
of seeds, and left them at country stores
throughout a wide district to be sold on
commission. In this trade the com-
munitycalled "Shakers" wasprominent.
The firm of Uomstook & Ferre of Wetli-
erstield, Gonu., also did a large business
in the Northern States ; and Buist and
Landreth at Philadelphia did the same
in the southern part of this country. As
new firms increased tire trade became
demoralized, until the public believed
chat the same packets were offered year
after year until sold, as their power of
germination seemed an unconsidered
factor. About forty years ago a move-
ment began to introduce new and better
varieties of vegetables, and to furnish
seeds reliable as to vitality and purity.
These were advertised in agricultural
papers and delivered by mail or express,
and the present great business of these
two conveyances took its start from this
branch of their work. It is my belief
that not one per cent, of the packets of
seed I sent through the mails failed to
reach the purchaser. Forty years ago
the great West sent East to procure seeds,
as it did for nearly everything else, ex-
cept raw material. Now, both in seeds
and manufactured goods, it is largely
self-supplying.
llauuring for Seed Crops.
For annual seeds, such as corn,
peas, beans, etc., we manure about the
same as for common farming, varying
as to quantity and method of application.
For onions we feed most liberally ; say,
ten cords per acre of good barnyard
manure, broadcast ; and after the onions
are placed in the drill, and before cover-
ing, apply five hundred pounds of a
complete fertilizer, of good quality, and
tlien cover ; if applied before placing
the onions, the root is liable to be burned.
For seed cabbages, we prepare the drill
or furrow by running a heavy plough
through it twice; or sometimes, dig a
hole for each cabbage root. First, throw
in half a forkful of manure, and set
the root directly in it as the new roots
will be short ; then add more manure,
and upon this a half handful of the
complete fertilizer. Pack it with the
foot and then cover with soil. Thus
set, the plants will not be blown over.
When mature, they are sometimes
nearly six feet high. For beets, four or
five cords of good manure per acre is
ample on land in good heart. Too highly
fed they run to leaf and giant stalks.
After cabbage stock is set, if it is not too
much sprouted, the trenches may be filled
by using Prout's or Chandler's horse hoe.
The same may be applied to the beet and
onion grounds if not too much grown.
The cultivator should be run through all
seed stock ground once a week and the
weeds close to the plants removed by hoe
or hand. This operation tends to lulling
the rows and smothering the younger
growth of weeds. The hilling also gives
more support to the seed plants. The
stalks of cabbage and cauliflower seed
are pulled when the seedpods have ac-
quired a reddish color; beets, when a large
proportion of the seed appears ripe.
Onion seed tops are gathered when a
small proportion of the seed vessels have
opened, showing seed. This must be done
promptly. They are dropped into bags,
hanging from the neck of the harvester,
which, when filled, are emptied upon
large sheets of striped, twilled cotton
cloth. Two or three cuttings are neces-
sary— as these, and carrots also, ripen
unequally as to time.
The seeds are sometimes threshed out
with a flail, upon a "floor" prepared
upon the ground. The spot is cleared of
stones, made smooth, then covered with
old bagging, and a large spread of sail
canvas over that. One thresher holds
the bunch of seed stalks, while two oth-
ers thresh out the seed. Each half-day's
threshing-product is taken up and carried
into a dry, airy loft and spread out to
dry. There it is raked over twice a day
to facilitate the drying. If left in bags,
or not stirred often when spread, the
mass may become heated, thus destroy-
ing its germinating power. When thor-
oughly dry, it is bagged and ready for
winnowing. Beet seeds are thrashed
out by striking the stalks against a large
rock placed over a barrel. This is done
just before they are dry, because they
are very brittle if thoroughly dry, and it
is more diffloult to separate the seed
from their envelopes. The seeds of
squash, pumpkin, cucumber, melon and
tomato, being seeds of fruits, require
water treatment, in the cleansing, and
those of muskmelon , cucumber and to-
mato have a sticky coating, which re-
quires a certain degree of fermentation
to remove. This process occupies from
one to ten days to effect the cleansing,
which also involves at the last a current
of water upon the seeds which are placed
in a sieve and stirred with a stump of a
broom until the water passes off without
froth or any whitish color. The seeds are
then spread out thinly — in the sunshine,
if possible — to dry, and must be stirred
twice daily. Tomato seeds being heavier
than water, sink, while the rest of the
fruit floats. They are cleansed in sieves
placed in a tub of water. The first sieve
allows the seeds to go through it, the
second sieve retains the seed which after
thorough washing is freed from water
and spread upon a clean fioor to dry.
Squash and pumpkin seeds, are not fully
grown when the fruit is gathered, but
continue to grow until they have ab-
sorbed the most of the entrails — the
stringy pulp in which they are imbedded ;
for this reason the seeds are much better
and more easily cleansed later in the
season. After their removal from the
fruit — using a short-handled, stout spoon
for this purpose — they may stand a day
or more to allow the enveloping mass lo
soften. Then churn tbe same in water
and force them through a coarse sieve.
A. thorough churning in a revolving
churn will complete the cleaning, and
after rinsing and draining in sieves they
should be spread upon cloth-covered
racks placed six inches apart in frames.
All seeds are winnowed before packing
for market, and most sorts require hand
picking besides. The common winnow-
ing mill may be used, but requires nu-
merous screens of finely graded sizes of
mesh to meet the needs of all varieties of
seed. The seed grower on a large scale
has a tall chimney, having pockets at-
tached to the sides of the flue. The seed
is poured in at the top, and by forcing a
strong current of air up from the base,
the lighter, poorer seed are blown out of
the clear space and are caught in the
pockets. Onion seed may be put into
water, when the poor seed and motes
float on the surface and are easily re-
moved, after which the seed is dried and
packed.
Carrying Seed Stock Through the Winter.
Cabbages it is usual to bury. First,
plough a furrow, and throw out soil to
six inches in depth. Take off some out-
side leaves and set the plants in the fur-
row. Plough a second furrow, and
throw soil from it on top of the first row
of plants. Set another row of plants
and so proceed. Rows can be set each
side of the first row, and repeat. The soil
thrown out covers the plants four inches
deep. Lastly, plough a furrow all roun d
the bed and against it, and a branch fur-
row also for drainage. When the cover-
ing soil is frozen hard, cover with two
inches of forest leaves — oak is the best
kind — then lay on six inches of meadow
The^ Klortst's Exchange.
337
hay, covering down to the ditch.
Branches of trimmed trees laid on the
hay will hold it. Onions are best stored
in a dry, cool eellar in bins, or on shelves
about ten inches deep. They may be
placed in an out-building in a heap
eighteen incheshigh. After being frozen,
cover with meadow hay fifteen inches
tliiek, both top and sides, and leave till
opened for planting. Most will come out
sound but will yield one-quarter less
crop of seed than if not frozen. Beets
are easily wintered either in out-door
pits or in the cellar, care being taken to
keep from freezing or drying. Two feet
of earth, with corn stalks on top, will
protect them outside. Carrots are hard
to keep, being liable to rot under any
method of treatment. I have had fair
success with half-ton piles on the surface
of the ground under six inches of hay,
with ten iuches of soil as cold increased
and then one foot more of hay over all.
Seed raising on a large scale, and at
the low prices caused by keen competi-
tion, will let down the bars of careful-
ness, and in order to make a living pro-
fit, the seed-grower will be compelled to
raise his seed with little care for purity
or quality of stock, isolation in growth ,
or the care necessary in the drying to
preserve its generative power. Hun-
dreds of careful field trials of so called
Danvers onion seed have demonstrated
the fact that in the general stock of seed
in the market there is more or less of red
and white onions, while in shape they
are of all grades, from the round Dan-
vers down to the flat Strasburgs; and al-
though there are some excellent excep-
tions, there are very many thick necks and
scullions. Such results accord with the
experience of the leading dealers of Bos-
ton. They will also tell you that the best
onions in the Boston market are
raised between Boston and Newburyport.
Th?re is no branch of agriculture or hor-
ticulture that needs more encourage-
ment than does seed growing. As a
business in New England, it is fast being
extinguished, or is removing to the West.
The large firms which used to grow all
their seeds in New England, have either
gone West, or, if still here, have the
largest part of their seed raised at the
West. How can it be otherwise? How
can we compete successfully with their
richer soil, and cheaper labor — for the
work is largely done bv females. It still
remains a fact that the best seed is
raised in Massachusetts, although one
of the largest and oldest firms in the
West had the audacity or ignorance
to declare that best seed is not raised
here, while it is really one of the most
reliable seed crops we have. There is no
such exhibition of fine vegetables made
at any fair outside of Massachusetts as is
yearly shown in the rooms of this society ;
but they are not raised from Western-
grown seeds. It is possible that the
society may continue to have its exhibi-
tions of fine vegetables without lifting a
finger to excourage the raising of home-
grown seed. Ours is a State and not
merely a Boston society. The agricul-
turists of the State at large must depend
on Western seed, if home-grown seed
cannot be obtained. The society now
generously encourages the raising of fine
vegetables. Why should it not encourage
the raising of good seeds, which are neces-
sary for the growing of fine vegetables ?
Catalogues Received.
C. Pekbiok, Ghent, Belgium.— Catalogue
of Palms, Ferns, Bromeliada, etc.
E. Ij. Atjzhineaugh & Co., Indianapolis,
Ind. — Trade List Rooted Cuttings and
Plants.
J. W. Adams & Co., Springfleld, Mass.—
Forty-fifth Annual Catalogue of Trees and
Plants.
C. Li. BRnNSON & Co., Paducah, Ky.—
Special Spring Price List Bedding and
Hou^e Plants.
Eagle Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo,
Mich.— Price List of Celery Plants.
U. S. Seed Co., Kalamazoo, Mich.,
Peter J. Schuur, proprietor. — Market Gar-
deners' Special Wholesale Seed List.
Hart cfe CROUSE,Utica,N.Y.— Catalogue
of Royal Heaters, containing valuable in-
formation on hot-water heating.
Boston.
Easter Trade. {
The heavy business this week started j
in early Monday, and at no time sincethat
period has there been a cessation. Higher,
prices than those asked and received early
last week have not been realized in a num-
ber of years, and the variety and quality of
stock was never superior. Under these
favorable conditions there is little wonder
that a big sale was anticipated, and judg-
ing from the advance orders and early
shipments nothing but extremely unfav-
orable weather will prevent an immense
trade.
That the business is not confined to flor-
ists is proven by costly advertisements, by
local dry goods firms, of lilies and other
flowering plants at very low iigures, but as
is the case with other goods this is stock
that will not sell with regular flower deal-
ers, therefore was necessarily relegated to
to the bargain counter.
To quote prices on cut flowers would
mean to separate each individual variety
and sort on account of the great variation;
therefore roses bring from $8 to $100 per
hundred, and no doubt some magnificent
Brunner, Beauty and other hybrids, which
are promised for the latter part of the
week, will bring more than the last figure.
Mermet, Bridesmaid, Bride, Perle, Hoste,
Cook, Niphetos and Gontier appear to be
plentiful, that is, none of them are scarce,
but the prices hold good. Jacqueminot,
Meteor and Magna Charta are a little in^
dined to be abundant and vary very much
in price.
Carnations are scarce, and as no great
increase is expected the prices remain
high. In the early part of the week $3 to
$5 was received for medium to good stock
and very few were sold under those figures.
White carnations are very scarce and a
high price is expected for all that arrive.
Violets are abundant, but no loss is ex-
pected in this direction and a heavy sale is
almost assured. Bulbous stock is also
selling well and that means a great deal
when the quantity of stock is considered.
Hydrangeas, spirea, azaleas, gillyflower,
genistas, violets, lilies, hybrid roses and
bulbous sorts in pots are having a mag-
nificent sale ; the many small decorations
prove a grand advertisement and vastly
increases the sale.
Wholesale and commission firms, with
trebly increased force, are the busiest peo-
ple on earth this week.
Welch Bros, divided their business into
two parts. The cut flower trade was pro-
vided for at 2 Beacon st., while orders for
plants were filled from the old store at 16.5
Tremont st. Previous to the rush an im-
mense stock of plants was packed in the
latter place, and as early as Tuesdaylarge
orders were being filled. Included in this
stock was 5,000 pots of longiflorum and
Harrisii lilies from T. Donovan & Co., Na-
tick, Mass.
W. W. Ed&AK, of Waltham, disposed of
his lily and other plants at 168 Tremont
St. For the past few years at Easter he
has located at or near this store and his
trade may be considered an established
one. The great competition in this neigh-
borhood is a factor in the increasing trade.
James Rough's retail store, at 1559
Washington St., was too small, so a good-
sized store at 1625 was pressed into service
for the week where a large number of
plants were sold.
Morris Ambrose opened a place oil
Winter St., and the usual good returns
were being realized.
Retail firms were too busy to be ques-
tioned on decorations, but an unusual
number is noticed and will be the subject
of an item later.
John Walsh, of Melrose Highlands, had
the decorations at the Standard, Old
South and Barnaby clothing stores. That
of the Standard was composed of a large
number of palm and lily plants.
N. F. McCarthy & Co., rented two
extra stores for the occasion, besides doing
a heavy trade at their headquarters in
Music Hall place. As in the case of brother
wholesalers, the regular space was totally
inadequate to the increased trade and the
additional room was a question of neces-
sity.
Geo. a. Sutherland enlarged his floor
space 100 per cent, by taking possession of
the basement adjoining his store on Brom-
field St., where with an increased force he
placed his stock in position to be handled
quickly. Some of the lilies sold by Mr.
Sutherland were grown by A. Leuthy, of
Roslindale, and were conspicuous for
bright, clean foliage and well opened
fiowers.
Geo. Mullen on Park St., was a large
buyer and heavy shipper. All the varie-
ties of the season was obtainable here and
appearances gave indication of increased
trade.
The cut fiower market disposed of stock
as fast as it appeared, and very few varie-
ties were lagging.
L. H. Foster, of Dorchester, cut some
Richmond carnations last Wednesday,
which were a surprise to even the old time
gardeners and florists of this city. The
flower measured over 3^ inches across and
the stem was straight, strong and nearly
three feet long. Mr. Foster was offered $25
per hundred for all he could cut.
Thomas Flynn, of Newton, sold some
very fine Daybreak and Harrison for $8 on
Wednesday.
Two shares of the Boston Co-operative
Flower Growers Association stock were
sold at auction, Saturday, March 17. W.
H. Elliott captured one for $75, and Thomas
Dee got the other for 160.
The girls from the high school had a
practical lesson in floriculture at the city
parks last week. They were shown how
to make cuttings, to place them in the
propagating bench, etc. F. W.
Washington,
Easter OpenioF^.
All of the principal stores have
their windows very gaily fixed up this
week and most of them have more or less
elaborate interior decorations.
J. H. Small & Sons have their large
store very profusely decorated with wild
smilax and ivy plaques on the walls bunted
up at the foot with genistas, azaleas, lilies
and the usual Spring flowering plants.
The large Fourteenth st. window is a veri-
table rose garden, hundreds of exquisite
hybrids being arranged in jars hid among
maiden hair ferns and seiaginellas ; the
effect from the street is very rich.
J. R. Freeman has a very tempting dis-
play of miscellaneous Easter stock, begin-
ning at the glass with a border of galax
leaves and lycopodiums and gradually ris-
ing until the back row of Harrisii 12 or 15
feet back in the store nearly reaches the
ceiling.
C. F. Hale has both of his stores done
up chiefly with hydrangeas and Harrisii
lilies.
C. Strauss & Co. depend upon roses for
their principal attraction ; they are cut-
ting sweet peas right straight along now ;
they sell on sight at SI per bunch.
The GuDE Brothers have a most credi-
table display of lilies, hydrangeas and other
Easter stock. All of the fiorists speak in
very uncertain terms on the question of
Easter trade.
The Weather.
For nearly two weeks we have been
experiencing exceptionally mild weather.
Many shrubs, which do not usually open
their flowers until April is well advanced,
are in full flower. Magnolia conspicua,
M. Halleana, and M. purpurea are fully ex-
panded. Forsythias, spiraeas and honey-
suckles were in full bloom two weeks ago.
This state of affairs will tell against the
trade about Easter, as the supply of out-
door flowers will be very large. Violets
are selling on the streets, good large
bunches newly gathered for a nickel ;
daffodils are offered, and not much sale for
them at 50 cents per hundred.
Club Notes.
The Club met on Thursday even-
ing last at its commodious new quarters,
719 Sixth St., N. W. The business brought
before the meeting was rushed through
quickly as there was a bowling contest to
be decided in the basement on the fine new
alleys of the Club. King and Clark were
the opposing captains, and there was a
most delightful tussle for the supremacy.
King's team won by a few points. This
result was partly due to Mr. Eddy, of
Chicago, who was on the winning side,
and who succeeded in piling up some phe-
nomenal scores. G. W. Oliver.
Cleveland, O.
Business here has been far worse in pro-
portion to many smaller towns, and pros-
pects for Easter are not of the brightest.
Mrs. Campbell Wilson says it has be-
come quite a fad to abstain from making
the least show. This has been the worst
season in her many years' experience with
a first-class connection.
J. M. Gassbk left for the Pacific Coast to
recuperate; from last reports he was in
good health.
A. Graham & Son have an immense
blooming stock. There will be abundance
to supply an extraordinary demand, should
such happen. W. M.
Recent Fires.
New Orleans, La.— By a fire in the
Pickwick Club building, the floral estab-
lishment of R. Maitre, which has been oc-
cupied nearly two years by U. J. Virgin,
was destroyed.
St. Louis.
Easter Prospects.
Easter trade is certainly satisfac-
tory so far. Prices will be reasonable and
quality of flowers fairly good. Everything
is plentiful. The plant trade seems to be
very satisfactory. Harrisii and callas,
spireas and genistas, with a good sprink-
ling of cinerarias, hyacinths and tulips,
form the bulk of stock offered in plants.
Wm. Pape had his houses well filled
with Easter plants, but they seem all gone.
His Harrisii lilies grew only about 24
inches in height, making an elegant room
plant. He forced some Jacqueminot roses
and Deutzia gracilis very nicely.
Wm. Schkat had a full line of flowering
Easter plants, especially some choice,
shapely Genista racemosus, some very nice
hybrid roses, several houses of heliotrope
and geraniums, together with a plentiful
supply of lilies and hyacinths. He also
had a little hailstorm all to "his lonesome"
last Thursday morning. It did but little
damage, however.
Frank Fillmore nearly decapitated
your representative for not sending him an
assistant for the rush of Spring work. I
advised him to advertise in the Florists'
Exchange. He acknowledged that he
would get plenty of applications in re-
sponse, but said that St. Louis florists had
plenty of " original ideas," and that there-
fore be did not care to put up with an "in-
structor" from other climes.
BUCKSAHT & Bkrning, of 2602 Olive, are
doing very satisfactorily with a large lot
of double violets.
Tlie ChrysantheniDm Show.
Chrysanthemums are again a grow-
ing " bone of contention " among the boys.
A hall has been rented, an exhibition com-
mittee appointed and all are enthused over
the coming show. No wonder, either, for
the prizes on plants are to be almost
doubled over past years.
ASPARAGUS
Roots, extra fine, 3 and 3 years old, Barr's
Mammoth, Conover's Colossal, and Palmetto.
The WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville, Pa.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE n.ORIST'8 EXCHANGE
thus, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000.
$3.00. per 100. For Cash.
W. A. LiEE, Burlington, Vt.
lEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVER MAPLES, from 8 to 13 feet
very handsome aodstraijjfht.
6000 SUGAR, NORWAY and SYCAMORE
MAPLES, 8 to 13 feet, choice.
10,000 CAROLINA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to 14 feet, very fine. Also
trees of larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees. Prices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
5000
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS
June 1st; *10 per 100, from 4-in. pots.
1000
ASPARAGUS COMSRIENSIS.
Large plants, from solid bed, $35 per 100.
Ready July 1st,
We are now booking orders for these most
useful g-reens— the best paying stock in, culti-
vation to-day. Plants offered will make fine
strings by next Fall.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
338
The t^t^ortst's ■Rxcttamo:e5.
Chicago.
Cat Flower Exchange
The Chicago Cut Flower Exchange
is on the eve of some radical changes, ac-
cording to the signs of the times. A meet-
ing of the stockholders is called for Wed-
nesday, March 28, for the purpose of decid-
ing upon the advisability of changes in
methods of conducting the business of the
Exchange.
Heretofore the bulk of the business done
there was by commission houses in no way
different from those running in other
parts of the city, except that all were in
one room, and all renters of the Exchange,
with some growers occupying tables and
selling their own flowers. On or about the
first of May Corbrey & McKellar draw out
and will occupy two fine rooms at 66 Wa-
bash ave. In this building are already
located Olsen & Hughes and Geo. Piep-
GEAS, who opened this week a wholesale
florists' store, all three being on the same
floor and adjoining rooms.
J. B. Deamud & Co. move from the Ex-
change riafht across the way to rooms ad-
.ioining Kennicott Bros. Co., at 35 and 36
Randolph, so that Ave of the big firms of
the city will in effect be close together.
Without some great additions this
weakens the Exchange so much in stock
sold, and naturally rents paid it, that to
live and be a power some other means will
have to be put forward. How this is to be
brought about is the reason of a call of the
Exchange stockholders. Efforts will be
made to open the Exchange as a "commis-
sion house" pure and simple, to be man-
aged by the Exchange itself, and such
growers as wish to rent tables for the sale
of their own grown flowers.
The NiLBS Center Co., which have done
a business of some $55,000 worth for the
year, agree to turn over their business into
the new firm as a starter. The rest are
waiting to see which way the wind blows
before deciding what they will do.
Changes and Baslness Prospects.
E. H. HtTNT moves the first of
May to 68 Lake street (across the way
from his present store, 7? Lake st.) , where
he has rented the four floors and basement,
all of which will be occupied by the whole-
sale and retail seed and florist trade, thus
giving room for his growing business. He
reports " trade good, starting in splendid
shape, mail as well as home trade."
In J. C. 'VAUGHAN's store trade appears
to be opening brisk with the Springlike
weather we have been having.
Mathieson-Thompson Seed Co., reported
trade as opening out rather slower than
last year.
Aronnd Town.
O. P. BASSETT, of Hinsdale, has re-
turned from California. His son-in-law
and partner says he at once begins the
building of six more houses, two for roses,
one for adiantum, two for Harrisii and one
for miscellaneous purposes. On asking if
the prices of lilies was not too low, said he
looked upon high prices as gone forever,
and that they could be grown at a profit
averaging $6 per 100. The same with
American Beauty roses. They have brought
much less than a few years ago, but they
must be grown cheaper.
Gbokge Klehm, of Arlington Heights,
has been cutting some extraordinary Papa
Gontier roses with stem and fiowers like
young Beauty. Nothing like them ever
seen here.
The fight at Lincoln Park by Governor
Altgeld has assumed an acute stage.he not
being able to get even his own appointees
to discharge Superintendent Pettigrew.
He asked for the resignation of three of
the commissioners and has named three
others who are supposed to be willing to
turn the beautiful Lincoln Park into a
political machine.
In the 23 years of Lincoln Park's exist-
ence only three superintendents have been
needed and it speaks volumes for Superin-
tendent Pettigrew,that in spite of the fight
on, not a charge can be brought against
him; and so now Altgeld lays blame to the
commissioners themselves. The West
Side parks would have been in the fight
also, but the commissioners there did bis
bidding. The South Side parks fortu-
nately are out of his grasp, the commis-
sioners being appointed by the judges of
the Cook County Circuit Court.
Every newspaper of any note of this city
is against the Governor, democrats in-
cluded, and all the three societies (Horti-
cultural, Florists' and Agricultural) of the
city, have condemned the action of the
Governor.
The Horticnltnral Building.
At the advertised sale, by theSouth
Park commissioners, who now own all
the old World's Fair buildings, there were
two bids for horticultural building, one
of $1,200, the other, $3,500. As it was sup-
pospd there was a collusion among the
Fair wrecking companies, all bids were
declared off. At one time it was supposed
it would cost more to remove the build-
ings than tliere would be in salvage, so the
World's Fair made over to the park com-
missioners everything, and allowed them
$200,000 to be absolved from their bonds tor
damages, etc. It is a snap for the park, as
$10,000 has been offered for the manufac-
turers building alone, and they will un-
doubtedly get $50,000 at least for the whole
salvage, pos-
sibly more.
Ketiiiospora, erlcoides, obtiisaaud pUimosa
aurea, Thu,ia occidentalis, plants from 3 to 4
tt. high, suitable for private parks, cemeteries,
etc., at very low prices. Also Kuiininjr
Roses, larg-e plants, about i years old, pink and
white. Yucca gloriosa, fine larg:e plants, from
IH to 2).^ ft. high, $5.00 per doz. Carnations, in
pots, Grace Wilder, Hinze's White, J8.60 per doz.
F. MARQUAROT & A. DLOUHY,
Middle Village, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE FtOBIST'S EXCMflNGE
YOU CAN SBCUKB ALL THE
NO VELXI ES
"W. A. mANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
WHEN WRITING HflEpniOW THF FUORIST'S
VERBENAS.
We are booking- orders for rooted
cutting's of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MABANTA MASSAUGEANA— A liardj
and useful plant for fern pans, |6.0U
per 100 ; in SJ^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUiU— The most use-
ful of all tlie ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEIXCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plants in 2^4 inch
pots, $5>00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
LOOK AT THIS!
-*^C O L E U S^*-
And wo are ag:oinj2,to give you a few thousand
Coleus at such prices that will make you laug'h.
J^UST TMINK OF IT!
Golden Queen, the best yellow Goldcfn Bed-
der, and Crimson Verschaffeltii,at $6.00 per
1000; and a fine variety of Eedder, at 15.00
per 1000, our selection. Thisisonly good until
the 15th of March.
AGERATUMS, blue and white, 75c. per 100.
FUCHSIAS, the leadinir sorts, $1.00 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, Dreer's strain, mixed
$1.50 per 100.
PETUNIAS, Double, White, same price.
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties, Sl-OO per 100.
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE, $1.00 per 100.
The above are Rooted Cuttings,
and in fine condition.
^W~ Liberal Discount for Large Orders.
Cash must always accompany the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
CYCLAMEN
MY SPECIALTY. i^
3 inch pots, (strong, four
leaves), $5.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, inna|iolis, Md.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAIH,
Seedbman, liOS ANGEI.es, CAL.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
100,000 VERBENAS.
Fine pot plants, S2 50 per 1 00; $20 per 1 000. Rooted Cuttings, $ 1 .00 per 1 00; $8.00 per 1 000.
■¥i- NO RUST OR JUSILDEJni. »
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are tlie largest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reacliing last year
216,500. Our plants tliis year fully equal, if not surpass, any we have ever grown.
.J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
500,000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
ConoTer's Colossal, One and Two Tears' Old.
The roots are very fine and in perfect condition.
Very low rates will be quoted on large lots.
J. T. liOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
ANNOUNCEMENT.TO FLORISTS!
^ We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm cf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intentron to lead in furthe
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
we know you will give us an order^ Mention papei ^
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
JOHNSON'S GARDENERS' DICTIONARY
THE CHEAPEST AND MOST COMPLETE 1V0KK ETER ISSUED AT THE PBICE,
NEW AND BEVISED EDITION, GREATLY ENLARGED.
This is a thoroughly revised edition of that old standard work, "Johnson's Cottage
Gardeners' Dictkjnaby," which Avas first published in 1816, and has now been rewritten
and brouH:ht down to date-
[■a laid down ii
_. _, been laken a
ably facilitating the
Bentham and Hooker's "Genera Plantarum" hns,
1 tiie standard. The species are printed in bold
vork of finding any particular name, and renderiug
black type, conside
L-eference easy.
An important feature of the work is the placinti: of synonyms alongside the correct name,
instead ot in a separate list. Reference Inia also been made to standard botanical and
borticultiiralworlts, where reliable figures of the plants mentioned can be found, and in some
cases to the places where the species were origiiuilly described.
The liabitat of each variety is given, toyetlier with date of its introduction. The cultural
directions are brief and to the point. Insect foes, diseases and their remedies are fully
described, and figures of some of the former liave been given. , . ^,
The Dictionary is issued in eight monthly parts, and the price at which this highly useful
book is issued places it within the reach of all, and no library can be deemed complete without
it. ^ Price, per part, post-paid, 40 cents, or $3. 30 for the complete set.
r.,sa.... THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
Paper Tubes for Mailing Plants
The PAPER TUBE does away with all outside wrapping ; saves much
time, and makes a secure package which cannot be smashed in the mails. It
is light, economical and the best device that can be secured by the florist for
mailing purposes.
We can supply tliem in lengths of lO in., 15 Ins., or 20 in.s.,
at following- rates:
Per lOO 250 500 1000
10 inches long, i inch in diameter |o 60 $1 44 $2 75 I5 00
10 do 1% do 72 173 3 3P 600
10 do 2 do 96 2 30 4 40 8 00
15 do I do 90 2 15 4 13 7 50
15 do I'yi do I 08 2 59 4 95 9 GO
15 do 2 do I 44 3 45 6 60 12 00
20 do I do I 20 288 5 50 10 00
20 do i}i do I 44 3 45 6 60 12 00
20 do 2 do I 92 4 60 8 So 16 00
Delivered F. O. B. New York. Other sizes will be quoted in lots of not less than 500.
We will furnish you with labels to be pasted on these tubes, giving your name,
business address, etc., at the following rates; loo labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents;
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, $1.25.
Florists are catching on to the idea, and more Paper Tubes for mailing
samples or small orders will be used this Spring than ever before. Try a
small order.
I T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., 170 Fulton Street, N.Y.
Xhe> Klorist's Exchanged.
339
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
RORTICULTURU tRCHITECTS IND RUILDERS.
Steam and Hot Water Heating Engineers.
Plans and Estimates furnished on application.
GREENHOUSE HElTINi; IIID YENTILtTllli;,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
pitching^ ^Go
ESTABLISHED 1B44.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington-on-Hudsoni N. Y.
WRITING MEHTION
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Kaising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron "Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
■ Mention paper. or Slate Tops.
SBND 4C. POSTAGE FOR ILMJSXItATED CATALOOUE.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVHTORIES, GRIIPERIES,
HOT REDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
"^p-uS/lBSr"- L. HARRIS & SON,«\';SL|T;^.E/sr
GLASS
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at LoTrest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
Oet our Figures before buying Glasa. - - Eatimatea Freely Give
GLASS!
p. O. BOX 1190.
FOriinED 1850.
THB RBED GLASS COMPANY,
6S Warren Street & 46, 48 & 60 College Place,
One Block from 6tli and 3Qi Ave. Elevated Stations, N E W Y O R K CI T Y>
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Ceds, etc., etc.
Guaranteed. Sstimates and Correspondence inTited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
VALVES
■^^V^Itv^.
"Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cocks, Fit-
tings, Etc. for Steam and Hot Water;
Buhber Hose, Pumps and WeH Points,
PIPE
THOS.W.WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Ircliitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGP
k'%^^%^/%^1
and not on their antiquity.
THE RIGHHINO OF BOILER
R0Y4L
HEATERS
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manutaoturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. Itwillbetoyour
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,'''''''^Z'^l^^X'"^
Tlie Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapeBt, easiest to operate, and by far the
bsMt machine In the market. Don'tbuy a Yenti-
later until you have seen my illUBtrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free, Riving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and
Sifter. Address
EI- EI- N/N/'C^I f=".
Bom 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
RECEIVED
ALIi
BEST
AWARDS
LAST
FOUR
YEARS.
Opens sash
same height
at far end.
The only nuichino in cimipplition receiring^ a
Certificate of Merit at the Su Louis DonventiOD.
Ciiliiio«uea Pr^e.
E. HIPPARD, Youns&town, Ohio.
RITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
AUGUST ROLKEB & SOI^S, 136 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New Yorlc City, Agents for New
Yorl£ and vicinity.
APPABATUS,
For GREENHOUSES, ETC.
JOHN A. SGOLL&Y,
74 and 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN. - N. Y.
Send stamp for catalogue.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HBIVS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDCE
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE
MASS.
S EXCHANGE
3©e©©©©C5e©e©8©©©©©©©6©6©9
T"- Clipper!
Sash Bar
1 1
If' ^
1H .
1%?^ ,
' Grcen House
^'^AFTER
', ijio Putty.
, ^ REQUIRED.
ibr butted
glass,
I fo Putty
' required,
.bsolutely
'ind proof,
Last long.
r,costless,
)ok better
I lantheold
I isliioned
' oof. Pro-
re ssive
ists every-
re are us-
I tiem, Cor-
I ipondence
I -olicited.
nnti-ml in Clear Cypress.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
340
T^HE^ FLORIST'S EXCHANOK-
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALI.BN,
Wholesate Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
I06 W. 24th St., New York.
Orders by mall or telegraph promptly attended
\ to. Telephone Call, 1005 ISth St.
i ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOLESllf riORIST,
940 Broadway, New Tork,
.... Established 1887. . . ,
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
la ■West 87tU Street,
One door west of B'waj. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE GALL, 932 IStH ST.
^ BURNS & RAYNOR,
I Wholesale Florists
i 49 WEST 28tli STREET,
% NEW YORK.
% We lead in American Beauty, z
% Meteor and Bridesmaid. S
WM. H. GVJNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29t]i St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
iielephone Call, U07 3Sth St.
_11 kinds of Boses, YioletB and Carnations s
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 34th St., NEW YORK.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
. . . WHOLESALE pLORIST,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
INEW YORK. -)K-
Mar. 22, 1894. Mar. 22, 1894. Mar. 21 , 1894. Mar. 22, 1894. liar. 2C, 1894,
RObEfl — American Beauty.
Bennett, Cusin....
Bon Silene
Bride, Mermet. . . .
K. A. Victoria
La France
Jlme. C. Testout...
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, NiphetOB Hoste
Souv. de Wootlon . . .
Ulrich Brunner
Watteville
Adiahttjms
aspakaoub
bouvakwa
CALLAf ..
CABUATioNft— Helen Keller. .
Daybreak, Edna Craig
Scott. Albertini
Slirm Kins
Ophelia, Sweetbrier ,.
McGowan. Michigan..
Other lancy sorte.
Daffodils
IJAIWX-
Preesia
Heliotbopk
HltAOINTHS
LlLlTTM HARBIBn. . . .
Lilt of the Valley.
MiGHONBTTK
Naboibsus
Panbieb
SUlLATt
Tnups ■•
Violets
$5 00 to$40.(
1.00 to 5.1
1.00 to 2.(
1.00 lo 6,(
2.00 to li .1
3.110 to D.I
1.00 to 6.1
1.00 to 8.1
2.00 to 8.(
2.00 to O.I
1.00 to 4.1
1 00 to 4.1
1 00 to a I
6 00 to 40.1
2.00 to 6.1
.50 to 1 I
25.f.0 to 75.1
.6 1 to .'
4.00 to 8 I
4.0O to 6.1
1.00 to 3.1
3.00 to 6.1
""to .'
1.00 to 3.(
1.00 to 2.1
.60 to .'
l.OU to 3 I
.50 to .'
1.00 lo 2.1
to
1.00 to
4 00 to S.I
1. 00 to 3.1
1.00 to 5.1
l.OU to 2 I
.25 to . .
6.00 to 12.1
1 no to 3.1
.20 to .'
8.00 lo 12.01
3.10 to 6 01,
4 00 to 6.01
8.00 to 12. OC
3.00 to 6 Ot
to 8 I
4.011 to
16 00 to 26,1
G.tO to 10.1
.... to 1.1
60.00 to 75.1
to ..
3.00 to 4 (
1 50 to 2.i
a. 00 to 4.1
.... to ...
1 00 to 1.1
1.00 to 1 I
3.00 to 4.1
10.00 to 15,1
... to 4.1
2.00 to 4.1
3.110 to 4 (
1.00 to I.I
6 00 to 8.1
6-00 to 8.1
10. 00 to 12.1
6.1 0 to S.I
6 00 to SI
6 00 to 8.1
6.00 to 8.1
3.00 to 4 I
to 60.1
to 1.1
8 00 to 10.1
1.50 to 2.00
.. . to 2.1
.75 to 1. 1
3 00 to 4.1
....to 1.1
1.00 to 2 I
Prices quoted above are t?iven only after careful inquiries from various sources, and
wliile we do not {ruarantee their accuracy, they are a]J that can be expected from a
marliet which is more subject to fluctuation than auy other in the country.
TOTt OTHER COMMISSION DDALJEBS SEE NEXl PAGE.
«25.00tot76.00
8.0O to 10.00
2.00 to 4.00
8.00 to 10.00
8.00 to 10.00
6.00 to 8.00
10.00 to 16 00
I to 10.00
10.00 to 16,00
0.00 to 15 00
3.00 to 4"0
3 00 to 10.00
6.00 to 10.00
6.00 to 25.00
6.011 to 10.00
1.10 to 1.25
3.00
10.00
4.00
Cut • Floii>:r • Commission . Dealers.
2 00 to
6.0m to I
3 00 to
GEORGE MT7LLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SmPPUIES.
Orders by mail, telephone, eipress or tele-
graph promptly filled,
7 Parh Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
GORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESALE k COMiSSION FLORISTS,
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Bat. »li Ave. ml Eroad¥>7. NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTwreS PURDV.
■Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
32 TVest 30th Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Y\m%
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
FRBD. BURET,
U/l^olesal(? (;ut FIou/(?r D(?al(?r
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
^ FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
BD'WARD C. KORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, iVIass
E. 11. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS -wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if tiiey place their orders
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADQUAHTERS FOR CklUmi
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■WHOLESALE DEALEB IK
CUT ^ FLOWERS,
51 W. 30th St., New York.
welch BROS.,
WHOLBSALF FLORISTS,
2 Beacon St., Boston. Mass.
WB MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPING
choice Rosea and other Flowers, oarefnDy
packed, to all points in Western and Middle
KENNICOTT BROS. COfflPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY
Bloomsbnrs:, Pa.
QBOWXB OT OHOIOK
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
O.OJ). Telphone
Send for prices.
^HE Klorist's Exchange
341
WHOLESALE
Florists,
DIETS,
BRIDES,
CON TIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS. OH HAND.
i MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
B0IIIC7LIUSAI. AItCinOHIIS9.
W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND M-ORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,|
n22PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO..
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiaBion Sealers In
Cut Fltwers& Florists' Supplies.
I09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
DAN'!, B. LOXG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
495 Washlnglon St.. Buffalo. N. Y.
FOBCISG BOLBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGKAPHS.
LiBta, Terms, &c., on application.
Pittsburg.
Clnb Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Florists
and Gardeners' Club, held March 13, at W.
C. Beekhert's store, was unusually well
attended. Hereafter the meetings will re-
gularly be held in Maginn's Hall as the
room has been secured for the year. Two
€ssays were to be read by Messrs. N. Pat-
terson and A. W. Bennett, but neither of
the gentlemen were present. The essays
Will be delivered at the next meeting. The
president also requested Mr. J. Semple to
prepare a paper on *' Asters." He stated
that Mr. Semple knew well how to handle
them, being the most successful grower of
fine asters in our vicinity, and could give
some valuable information.
Quite a spirited discussiou took place
about holding a chrysanthemum show
this Fall, and from the expressions of
most of the growers present. It is extreme-
ly doubtful if a show will be attempted.
The main objection seems to be that the
park conservatories in our two cities give
such excellent exhibitions at the same
time, that it would be a difficult matter to
get the public to patronize a flower show,
when they can see all they want for noth-
ing. Arriving at no conclusion in the
matter it was decided to notify all mem-
bers, that at the next meeting, when per-
haps more will be present, it will be settled
definitely.
Here and There.
Mr. and Mrs, T. F. Beckert are rejoicing
over the advent of a son.
The store at No, 9 Federal st,, Allegheny,
which was opened a few weeks ago by Mr,
Schuler, is now in possession of Mr, IjAW-
RENCE RiOHTEE, Who with his brother's as-
sistance will manage it, Mr, Richter was
employed at J. R. & A, Murdoch's store
for almost twenty years, and is highly es-
teemed by his employers and his friends.
Having served so long in the business
there is hardly any doubt as to his success
in his new venture.
It is rumored about that one of our
largest growers contemplates the opening
of a store in the city, but nothing definite
has been heard as yet.
Some of our growers experienced great
trouble this year in disposing of their
stock to the dealers. The most of the
latter have plant houses and grow a good
deal of their own stock and are not buying
very much, therefore the growers think
that the only way out of it is by starting a
store and selling their products as best
they can.
The Dutchmen have landed in town, and
I am afraid they will have a hard time of
it to induce the growers to place their
orders for bulbs, as the most folks here are
sick of bulbous stock and have at present
their sheds and cellars lull, lots of them
going to waste.
Market News.
Trade is improving alittle and will
likely hold up now till Easter, but the
Erospects for Easter trade are uncertain.
last Saturday the stores all had a fair
trade, but the market florists did a large
business and were hustling to sell the im-
mense lot of flowers which came in through
the day. Plants sold fairly well but at
extremely low prices. Hyacinths in four-
inch pots could be had at three for 35 cents.
Azaleas, genistas and other large plants
did not sell so well, being too high priced
for the time.
For Easter an immense lot of blooming
plants are promised, and if the weather
continues fair a good many will be dis-
posed of, Harrisii lilies will be plentiful,
and are offered for Easter at $10 per hun-
dred. Lilies require a good deal of labor
and handling moving about from house to
house to bring them in on time, then to the
cellar to keep them back, and at the low
price they have been sold this year are cer-
tainly not very profitable stock. Bader and
Hartman Bros, will have a good lot for
Easter, Many of our smaller growers also
have quite a stock, so that there will not
be any scarcity. Roses and carnations
sold well at good prices. There is always
a good demand for violets, but they are
getting scarcer every day. Tulips are very
slow, only good yellows are salable.
The Phipps conservatories in Schenley
Park are at present in their glory. Such a
mass of bloom, blending of colors and
variety of flowers were never seen in Pitts-
burg. The public, show their appre-
ciation by crowding the glass houses to
their utmost capacity. Visiting the place
last Sunday before the great crowd ar-
rived, 1 had a good chance to examine the
display, and I must confess I never saw
the equal anywhere in a public conserva-
tory. Cinerarias, with which plants one
large house was filled, were grand, fine,
large blooms and rich colors ; genistas full
of flowers were greatly admired. But the
greatest treat of all was the house of aza-
leas, which was a sight that dazzled the
eye. The plants were well shaped and cov-
ered with blooms of fine colors, completely
hiding the foliage. Some splendid speci-
mens were in the lot. Superintendent
Bennett has accomplised a great deal in
the short space of time since the houses
were finished, and it must be very gratify-
ing to him to see the public appreciate his
ereat efforts. The work in the park is also
progressing, and the splendid driveways
were used by thousands of vehicles of
every kind. Work on the electric fountain
has been started and will be finished as
fast as possible. The conservatories were
visited by about 25,000 people last Sunday
and the best of order prevailed throughout
the day, E. C, REINEM4.N.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
Coming Flower Shows,
Philadelphia, — The premium list for
the Chrysanthemum Show of the Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society to be held
from November 6 to 10, inclusive, has been
issued. Some of the principal prizes
offered are : For best collection of ten
plants, ten varieties, SlOO, $75 and $50 ; col-
lection of four new varieties (not dissemi-
nated prior to im>. $23, S15, $10; four
standards, four varieties, $30, $20, $10;
specimen grafted plant (ten varieties on
one plant), $20, $10 ; six specimens, six
varieties, $20, $15, $10; four specimen
plants, four different colors, $25, $15, $10,
Orchids, collection of plants and cut flow-
ers, $50, $25 ; twenty-flve ornamental foli-
age plants, in not over ten inch pots, $25,
$15, $10 ; twenty-five palms. In not over ten
inch pots, $15, $10, $5 ; fifteen decorative
plants, $20, $15, $10; ferns, twenty-five
plants, twenty-flve varieties, $30, $20.
For Thanksgiving design the prizes are
$35 and $15. Table decoration, composed
of ferns and foliage (no bloom), $30, $20,
$10, the same prizes are offered for mantel
decoration. Dinner table decoration, $50,
$30, $30.
There are numerous special prizes of $25
and $50 value, each.
The highest premium to be given for
carnations is $5, which will be awarded
for best seedling any color, not less than
six blooms.
Prizes of $8 and $2 will be given for the
best blooms of varieties of roses now on
the market.
AZALEAS IN BLOOM
ALSO
GENISTAS and
HYDRANGEAS.
HERMAN DREYER, Woodside, L. I.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOM THE FLORrgT'S EXCHANGE
FOR
igna Charts,
Brunner, Mabel Alorrison. Merveille de Lyon. Also
ready for delivery March loth. Roses from %H inch
pots. Perle, Mme. Cupin, Hoste. Papa Gontiei",
$4.00 per 110. AuRusta Victoria and Mroe. Testout,
$6.00 per 100. Will exctiariRe for Meteor and Brides-
maid. Plants from flats of McGowan, $1.00 per 100.
ANTON SCHULTHEIS, Mgr..
Roae Growei', P.O. Box 73, College Point, N. Y.
WHCNWBmNeMENTION'f
ORANaE BLOSSOMS!
Vntil about April 1st.
Nice sprays of 6 to 10 buds, at $3 per 100 sprays.
Sent, express paid, to any part of the U. S.
V. SCHMEL-Z,
SVLVAN LAKE, ORANGE CO., I'l^*.
ORDERS BY MAIL OR TELEGRAPH
for "Weddings, Funerals,
Out-goiii^ Sieainern, etc.,
will leceive iii-oinpt attezi-
tion from
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
II^°EstimateB furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any stylo
desired. Address care Flokists' Exchange.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
♦ E. G. HILL & CO., I
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ '♦
* RICHMOND, INDIANA. •
X A A A AAAAAAAA A A A AAAAAAAAAaX
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I have the Largest and
^^ Best Crop of Ay
in this Country, you can get it
by the dozen, hundred or
thousand strings, Bx=
press paid, if you
send your cash
with your
order.
to
THE SMILAX KING,
IVALDEN, N. Y.
{3g~ The Best Aduertising Medium for you is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Why? Because it meets
more of your customers than any other paper.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT STRINGS, 8 to i2 feet long: 50 cents each.
In Large or Small Quantities all the year round.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS,
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. IW. a.. HUNT, Xerre Haute, Ind,
FOR SEEDSMEN ONLY-TOBACCO DUST
f 5 Pound Packages,
PACKED \ 24 Packages in
I A CASE.
Write for Samples
and Particulars.
H. A. STOOTHOFFi
331 Madison Av.,N.Y.C.
342
THE> KLORIS^X'S BXCHANG3S,
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE.
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
application, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
Best in the Market, per
lb. $1.00; to lbs. $9.00.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Good Cape Tlowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents:
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as' well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
4I5E. 34ihSt., New York, near Ferry.
1. HfllllMlllll,
LILIUai AURATUM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case $25 00 per 1000
. , . , W to 9 " 150 " 40 00 "
Just arrived. ) 9 to 11 " 120 " 50 00
CYCLAMEN PEESICUai, mixed 7 50 per 100
BEGONIA liybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50 "
GLOXINIA liyl)r. grandiflora, (9 colors) 6 00 "
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
H YDIlANfSEAS,-ex. strong. Also small siz
New and rare Trees, Shrnbe, Vines and Pliin
10,000 Gladiolus. 50,000 Asparagus. Full line
Nursery Stock ; extra Quality throughout,
page Catalogue free. J. W, Adams »fe C.
ISprinefield, Mass.
Strawberry Plants and Pearl Tuberoses.
Parker Ernie.— A marvel of productiveness and
superiorquality; succeeds on all soils; mid-season
to late. Price §4.00 per 1,000.
Gail dy .— The best ; well tested, very late Jciod ; fruit
very large, hiptli color, very firm and fine quality.
Extra f trong plants. $4.00 per 1,000.
Pearl Tiibero!>;es, selected bulbs, 4 to fi inch. $6.00
per 1.000 ; No. 2, good bulbs, 3 to 4 inch, $4.00 per 1,000.
B, EBDFIELD, Edgewood GreechousBS. GLENSIDE. PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CRAPE VINES F
With Canea, 4 to C feet long. 5 000 (
3 years old, ^.00 per 100.
The Win. II. Moon Co., Movri
OUR SPECIALTIES.
f:aoToTo\'s?aVa''JL''fr.'ts?Jre.e^?Ii?al"c'iJ
be grown. Varieties, f almetto, Barr's Piiila. Mam-
moth and Conover's Colossal. 130,000 June
Budded Peach, ol best leading sorts, including
largely ot Elberta, new Crosby and Champion. Also
Apricot and I'lnin, In addition to our usual stock
of one year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
upon application.
ALEX. PULLEN, Tr^a'li?aE., Hilford, Del.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
at$a.00 per 1000. AH young strong: plants ffrown especially forThelYliolesa^le Trade Wm
5S. No Retail Catalogue.
tie in bunches of titties.
eked securely j
3Sr. IP. :BK,00:K:S, (Nurseries), Ilja,3s^e-W^OOd. IT. J.
CAROLINA POPLAR.
The most rapid in growth of any good Shade Tree and one of the very best for
Street and Avenue Planting where quick results are desired.
6 to 8 ft., Straight and Stocky, $ 7.00 per 100 ; $ 60.00 per 1000
8 to 10 ft., " " " 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per 1000
10 to 12 ft., " " " 12.00 per 100; 100.00 per 1000
CAR LOTS AT STILL LOWER RATES.
IVIention paper.
J, T, LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
TREES'^^UJT ^"d ORNAMENTAL XR RES
LARGE GENERAL STOCK OF THE BEST.
Surplus in Peach, Pear, both Standard, and dwar.,'
Plum, Cherry, etc. Exceedingly handsome lot of
Carolina Lombardy and Golden Poplars, Balm
of Gilead, Imperial Cut Leaves, Alder, etc.
- _ -, j--i» " Largest lot of Shrubbery in the West ; Vines,
"■^J j^g^ Koses, Plants, etc.
^S^^^i^ 40th YEAR. 1000 ACRES. 28 GREENHOUSES.
THE STODRS & mRRISON CO., Painesyllle, Lake Co. Ohio.
PALMS,
prices. If you want'good
and cheap plants send lor
my NEW AUTUMN WHOLESALE PKICE
lilST, then send in your orders and get a
barf^ain in plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm (Sardens. PlattSmouth, Neb.
*j^ijm:sz
Several thousanrl
BOSTON MARKET LETTUCE PLANTS
Which have wintered over in frames.
THB ROCK BOTTOM CORNER,
Farf aglum Grande per doz., $1 OOJ \
Double Ivy Geraniums (S-inch pols),
Fuchsia "Suni'ay," Geranium "Mrs.
Pollock " per 100, S5 00}
Kooted Cuttings of Fucbsias... " 1 00;
Cuphea and Coleus " 751
J. XV. nXORRIS, UXICA» N, Yj
WHEN WRiTiHG IWrNTJOH THC PtQWiST'S EXCHANQg I
XX strong dormant plants, from I
4 and 4J^ inch pots, now ready. }
$8.00 per 100 ; |70.00 per 1000. i
F. WIEBB, New Rochelle, N. yJ
g FtOHIST'S EXCHANGC ,
Peach, Shade and Evergreen Trees.
DEALERS, TAKE NOTICE.
6,000 Peach trees, assorted varieties; largely
2,000 to 3,000 Siberian Arbor Vitffis, f or hedges. I ."-^b..
1 application. Kailr ,
. K., CHKISTIAJiA, Pa.
W. P. BKIKTON, Prop
G IVIENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
500,000
No. 1 Strawberry Plants,
Sucli Varieties as
Chas. Downing, Crescent, Wilson (pure).
May Kin;;, Warfleld and Micbers Earl?, at
$1.60 per 1000.
Sharpless, Gandy, Bubach, Kentuclcy,
Meek's Early (Best Early). Tale, Middle-
field. Lovett's Early and Shuster's Gem, at
$3.00 per 1000, all put up in No. 1 order and
securely packed.
a yr. Concord Grapes, at $10.00 per 1000.
Cutlibert Raspberry, No. 1 plants,
$7.00 per 1000.
No. H Dwarf Pearl Tuberose, prood
flowering- bulbs, $3.00 per 1000; 2000 tor $5.00.
Send for circular,
CHAS. BLACK, HIghtstown, N. J.
WHFN wnrriNG MEMTiore the florist's exchange
Oasis Nursery Co,, Thos, Griffin, Mgr., Wcsitiury Sta., LJ.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS" SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers^
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors,
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TARDE.
GIANT BEMONTANT CARNATIONS.
Souv. de la Malmaison. Color, form and
size lilie the rose bearirif? same name, exceed-
ingly fragTant; something every live florist
ought to have.
Another variety. Same Type, in dark red,
well estalilished home-grown young plants,
ready after April 15th. $2.00 per doz.;
$12,00 per 100.
NEW CRIMSON CARNATION, SAMBO.
robust growth as tlie mother plant, and bear_
its dark crimson flowers, which are exceedingly
fragrant, in great abundance; it has proven
itself without any exception the best car-
nation for potcxilture. I venture to say this
variety will oe the standard crimson variety
of the future. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per
100; $80.00 per 1000.
'Ne-w Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, large
plants from open ground, $1,00 per doz.
New golden^ leaved Lobelia, Goldelse.
i.OO per 100.'
Agapanthus um^bellatus, 3 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz,; $7.00 per 100 ; large plants^
$3.00 per doz.
Clematis, larg-e flowering varieties. 3 inch
pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100
Clematis paniciilata) 3 inch pots, $1.0O
per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Clematis flammula, 4 inch pola, $1,59
per doz.
3Srev
BLUE DAISY, Agathsea Celestina.
This plant is equally as good for pot culture-
as to be grown on beaches, and Blooms as freely
as our well known White Daisy or Marguerite,
The flowers are of very pleasing sky blue color,
the size of a silver half-dollar, they are of good
substance and have excellent keeping quali-
ties ; it will prove a good aquisition to our cut
flower list. Orders for this plant are booked
now and will be filled sti-ictly in rotatioUi
$2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Well
rooted cuttings, $75.00 per 1000.
GENERAL ilST OF BEDDING PLANTS.
Alyg"
3w double giant,
varf double,
ttle Gem, dwarf
Lim vittatum.
eties.
.pi.
antheras, 4 varieties.
Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii, etc.
platycentra,
, '" Japonica striata.
Feverfew, 3 varieties.
Fuchsia, Snow Queen, free, fl. early.
Grlechoma, hedera
Qeraniunis, single and double, fine assortment
'■ Mrae. Salleroi.
" Mount of Snow.
" Mi's, Parker.
Impatiens Sultanii,
Iberis sempervirens, hardy Candytuft.
Lobelia Emperor William.
Crystal Palace.
Mesembryanthemum, cordjfolium, var.
Moonficwer.
Oxalis, floribunda and rosea.
Petunia, alba plena. *
Plumbago, capensis and alba.
Rose, Clothilde Soupert.
xe:rms cash tvixh ordhr.
ADDRESS LETTERS :
C. KISKLK,
1 1th and Jefferson Sts., - Phila, Pa.
to grota into a vigorous plantt
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. No 18.
NE^A^ YORK, MARCH 31, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
A
S ORCHIDS are rapidly coming into popular
favor, every Florist will find it to his advantage
to grow some of the best varieties for cut flowers,
which always find a ready sale. Those mentioned
below are in greatest demand.
As we have collected our own stock in the tropics
you will receive them from first hands, and at bed-rock prices, which
speak for themselves. This offer is made in order to make room,
^and is limited to May ist, subject to stock being unsold upon
receipt of order.
100
Oattleya Trianse, 5 to 7 bulbs, 1 lead $75 00
Mossise. 5 to 7 bulbs, 1 lead 75 00
" Percivaliana, 5 to 7 bulbs, 1 lead 100 00
•• Skinnerii, 9 to 13 bulbs, 3 to 3 leads 100 00
Cypripedium insigne, 3 to 4 growths 50 00
" Iiawrenceanum, 3 to 3 growths 75 00
" Harrisianum, 2 to 8 growths 150 00
Coelogyne cristata, 13 to 15 bulbs, 3 to 4 leads 75 00
XsBlia albida. 15 to 18 bulbs, 3 leads 75 00
" anceps, 15 to 18 bulbs, 3 leads 75 00
Lycaste Skinnevii, 5 to 7 bulbs, 1 lead 100 00
Odontoglossum crispum, 4 to 5 bulbs, 1 lead 100 00
L •' Rossii majuB, 20 to 35 bulbs, 6 leads 75 00
■ " grande, 9 to 13 bulbs, 3 leads 100 00
* 25 Plants at hundred rate. Special prices for other varieties on application.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
A FEW THINCS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYING AT THIS TIME:
CaladiuTU Esculentum, 1 to 3 in. difim per ]
" " 8 to 3 " "
" " 3to4 "
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, fine stock, per 1000, $9.00 "
li. Auratum, 7 to 9 "
L. " QtoU
L. " UtolS
li. Bubrum, 7 to 9 "
t. Album, 9toll '
Gladioli, Fine Mixed per 100. .$1.25; per 1
" Extra Fine Mixed ., " ..1.40: "
" Light colors " ..1.75; "
"■ and White " ..3.60;
CBOZT'S CANNAS, varieties and prices on application.
HOLLYHOCK BOOTS, in 4 colors, fine plants per 100, $8.00; perl
,. 7.00
.10.00
,. 1.36
,. 6.60
.. 8.60
..13.60
,. 7,60
..13.60
..10.00
..13.50
..15.00
..20.00
vSpecial offer
r'OE, 30 ID-^-^S.
«5 per cent, aisoount on Wire Designs.
15 " " Flower Baskets.
.Spbaenum Moss per bale, $1.35; 10 bales, $11.00
Pure Ground Bone 300 lb. bag, $4.00; 1000 lbs. (or 16.00
Sheep Manure, pulverized per sack, $3.76 (about 90 lbs.)
Lawn rertUizer per lOO lbs., $3.60
FULL LINE OF MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES,
I all of -whicb, for
. discount.
FLOWER VASES.
■We carry the largest line of these of any house in the West, in flemish Stoneware,
Japanese and Indurated Fibre. If you want Vases we
ought to be able to satisfy you.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE
Is respectfully called to our PRICE LIST of especially selected
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS, BULBS,
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Which will be mailed to all applicants.
We request the trade to notice particularly our high grade strains of Asters, Calceolaria,
Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Primulas,
Stocks and Sweet Peas, also our select list of Canuas, Gladioli, Dalilias, Lilies and Azaleas.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, Single, Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, Salmon, 100 1000
Yellow. White $6 00 $50 00
GLOXINIAS, extra choice mixed 8 00
GLADIOLUS, White and Light. Extra choice for Florists' use 4 00
White and Light. A choice mixture of seedlings and named vara... 3 00
" Light colors. No red or dark colors 1 50
" Striped and variegated. Extra choice 2 00
Mixtures 1 35
" Extra Selected 2 00
TUBEROSES, Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. First Size 1 25
" Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. Second Size 75
NEW FRENCH CANNAS, Dwarf habit, Extra choice mixed, our selection,
including Mme.Crozy 10 00
Mixed, our selection, per doz., 60 cents 4 00
DAHLIAS, Special Sorts for Florists' Use. doz.
A Choice Selection, in separate colors, each color separate $1 75
" " single varieties, in six separate colors 175
Mixtures. Divided roots, with names or colors on ejich, or one-half the
above rates. Large, undivided roots > 1 75
.30 00
20 00
li 00
15 00
10 00
15 no
8 on
100
$13 00
13 00
13 00
■We are now ready to book import orders (August and September Delivery).
FLORISTS' FORCING BIJLBS,
Roman Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, etc.
Sentl for prices, stating quantities needed.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
RIST'SEXCH<tNGE
Spring Goods
Fenster Pappe, sr«.'ti;;«"» Fir Tree Oil, "
' ' frames. For detail
We furnish original reeled. Price, C
0 yards for $9.00 Net lon Tins, $3.25
Virgin Sulpliur,
10 lbs., $1.00; bag
220 lbs., $10.00.
Slieep Manure,
of 100 lbs. ; $12.50
the ton, 20 bags. I
for retailers, 6oc. tl
dozen. All net.
Lawn Grass Seed,
best sub
stitute for glass on
frames. For detail
see our Catalogues. We furnish original
Rolls of about no yards for $9.00 Net
Cash. Trial Rolls, enough to cover
four sashes for $1.00 cash ; these latter
will travel by express for little cost, weigh-
ing below 10 lbs.
(Sago Palm), natural
prepared, equal to
fresh cut in appearance,
according to size at 40c. , 45c. , 50c. , 60c.
and 75c. each.
for cemetery decora-
tions, in rich assort-
ment of tasteful de-
signs ; Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts,
etc., in green or while foliage.
such as Ira-
mo rtel les,
Cape flowers.
Wheat Sheaves, Flower Baskets, Pot Hold-
ers, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc..
Gycas Leaves,
according to size a
and 75c. each.
Metal Designs,
signs : Wreaths, Crc
etc., in green or whi'
Supplies of all Kinds,
ail quoted in our beautifully and nangfy Qjfd pP|J(j
richly illustrated new Trade List
mailed free
Tuberoses, Igood firsts
$8.50, fine seconds
$5.00 the 1000; Cal
adium Esculentum, $6.00 the 100 ; Lancifol.
Lilies, good white, |g.oo ; Rose, |6.oo the
100. For other varieties see list.
Spring Bulbs,
We allow 10 per cent,
discount for prompt
Cash, except where
prices are quoted Net.
Insecticide ; sure death to
all insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Price, Quart Tins, $i.oo ; Gal-
lon Tins, $3.25.
kills Mildew radically.
Used extensively by
the best Rose growers.
10 lbs., $1.00; bags of no lbs., $5.50;
220 lbs., $10.00.
OUnnH Mnniivn Peters' brand, the best
bneen manure, namral fertilizer ;pul-
' verized, $2.75 the bag
of ICO lbs. ; $12.50 for five bags; $40.00
the ton, 20 bags. In neat pound packages
for retailers, 60c. the dozen ; $6.00 for 12
dozen. All net.
Net cash. Our best
Central Park mix-
ture at $3.50 the
bushel; our cheaper mixture, at $2.50 the
bushel. For those who desire to retail we
put up Central Park mixture, the 100 quarts
at $io.co; the cheaper mixture, the 100
quarts at $6.50; the 100 pints at I4.50.
~ ' " ~ ' Special mixture
with Cuttlebone ;
in neat pound
boxes, at 75c. the dozen ; the case of ico
boxes, at $5. 50. Sunflower Seed, 8c. the
00 the 100 lbs. All net.
Tuesdays and Fridays,
of assorted Plants and
Bulbs. Address all
auction matters to 205 Greenwich Street.
Auction Sales,
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station £
136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Mew York.
344
The Klorisx's exchange;
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS'
LITHOGRAPIIED PACKAGES
FOR COUNTER TRADE.
The cut herewith is a photo-engrav-
ing of the elegant blue-covered, hinged
boxes which we furnish gratis to the
purchasers of our paclcet Flower Seeds.
We will send this box and lOO
packages assorted seeds postpaid by
mail, at $2.00, and more can be order-
ed by mail, as wanted. We will also
include with all first orders and with-
out extra charge, a finely e.xecuted
lithograph of flowers (size 17x25),
printed in 10 colors. This will make
an attractive advertisement and a real
ornament in any salesroom,
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS
54 ■ 56 Dey St., New York.
SELL SEEDS. I
TWE
L Special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS. J
WEEBER &. DON, ^
Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Keg. Cable Address ; DeForest PWla.
Price lists on application.
BULBS "PLANTS
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
58 WEST ST., N.Y.CITY.
address
After May lit, 1894
ENGLEWOOD, N. J.
WHrN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
1st quality.
e have gained the reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and if you
would have the VERY BEST, send to us for Sam-
Two important items, viz. : Qual_it^j;he best.
e the lowest. Send to " " ^.^ .-
by mail POSTPAID.
H. G. FAUST & CO.
64. & 66 N. Front St, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SEEDLING GLADIOLUS BULBS.
Mostly nnljloomed, entirely unculled,
one incli and upward in diameter,
«10 per thousand. Also one year
seedlings, Siepertliousand. Catalogue
M. CRAWFORD, - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
♦ ♦ GLADIOLUS BULBS. ♦ ♦
inn nnn cushman's strain of
,^UU,UUU SEEDLINGS. 1 to I'A in.,
$10 00 iier 1000; 1)4 in. and over, S13.00 per lOCO.
MIXEH, 1 inch and over, S5.00 per lOOO.
WOKI-D'S EAIE MEDAI. AWARDED.
Cushmans Gladiolus Co., Euclid, Ohio.
*♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦y<
I BURPEE'S \
I SEEDS t
t Philadelphia, i
THE FLORIST'S EXOHfi.J
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT VOUNEFD.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CCPHILA. PA,
SOMMtR DEllVERf,
(JULY AND AUGUST.)
PALIM SEEDS. ^ . , , ^ ,. ,
(Prom California and Australia.)
TREE FERN STEIMS.
FREESIAS. ^^.jj ^^^^ ^^^^ ^ Million of
FREESIAS, runnini? from 7-16th to
54 of an inch.
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
LIL. LONGIFLORUIVIS.
CALIFORNIA SIMALL BULBS. .
(BrodifBas, Calochortus, FritiUarias.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send for It.
We want your orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRftNCISCO, CftL
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
"vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Plai
Reau
the Dei
prices^
iasued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only,
HENBT A.DREET;,
Philadelphia
the ioivefit
_ lADr
uarterly.
TRADB LIST
open ground, $12.00 per 1000
or $3.()0 per 100, delivered.
WATER HYACINTH, $8.00 per 1000 or K.OO
per 100, delivered.
CRINUM lilRKII, 9 to 20 Inches circumfer-
ence, $9.00 per 100. All perfect bulbs.
AMAR YLl.IS EQUESTRE, (A. Replna),
5 to 10 Inches circumference, $4.00 per 100; *i5.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all Amaryllis
ZEPHVRANTHES ATAMASCO, fine culti-
and N. De
25c
BRAND & WICKERS, San Antonio,Fla.
[HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
) 4-13 East 34-th Street,
! Near Long- Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
FOR FLORISTS.
MISS G. H. LlPPlNG0TT,^'^^S?A1a?JS;l^r "-^
Seeds, Bulbs, Fertilizers, Insect!
) Uestroyers, Garden Tools i
» and Implements. j
I PBIOE LIST FREE ON API'LIOATION.
BOOK FOR.
KtORISTS'
,t out. Send for it.
We ofi'er to tire trade o\ir
ACTP'DC Victoria and Truffant's Fmony
ilO y lilVvS. flowered Perfection, ivhite, pink,
scarlet, lavender, purple and rai.xed, each, per
trade pkt., 35 cts.; .5 for Si-00. Miynon, Soston
J-lorists' and Semple Asters, white, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.
, 10 ofs.; Ih., 65 cts,
of JSnffland and jLlba Magnifica, best
hites, oz., 15 cts.: lb., S1.51). Cardinal, best
dark red, oz., 10 cts.; lb., 85 cts. Hereford's
Mixture, oz., 10 cts.; H lb., 36 ctS-; lb., 90 cts.
Tauglian's Prise Mixture, oz., 15 cts.; lb.,
$1.50. Good Mixed, all colors, % lb., ISctS-;
lb., 50 cts.
FOR OTHER FLOWER SEEDS i?,p^^'i„,^B'uibs
Plants, etc., etc., see otir Booh for Plorists,
sent free on application with business card.
N. T. Tel., 3C10 H. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEftRL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Orders accepted subject to stock being
unsold.
Sweet Pea ^BXr
".f;;7«f YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtOBlSTS EXCHANGE
Box 688,
CHICAGO.
to contract for their requirements for
season of 189(1, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
Milwaukee.
Easter Notes.
The general verdict amoDg those in
the flower business here is that business
was good and the weather bad. The for-
mer was about all that could be desired,
but the latter played havoc with the deliv-
ery of flowers. On Friday the weather
man ordered a change, and by Saturday
noon a very fine gale was cavorting around
the streets, a rapidly descending column of
mercury being a companion to the breeze.
Piles of orders were received on Friday for
Saturday and Sunday delivery, and many
a tale of sorrow was unfolded when the
cover was taken from the stately Harrisii
lilies after the delivery boy had left.
Bruised and broken, and, in many in-
stances, frozen plants were the rule. One
florist said that on iWonday he was kept
busy duplicating Harrisii orders, and that
the telephone was still recording com-
plaints.
The inclemency of the weather was also
responsible for keeping people off the
streets, and for this reason it is proper to
suppose that the sales of cut flowers would
have reached a higher figure. As it was,
nearly all the stores were cleaned out be-
fore the day was over, and several had to
do some hustling to get stock to fill orders
for Sunday.
Although plants were largely in demand,
the sales of roees, carnations and violets
were enormous. The flower exchange, al-
though it received large consignments,
was pushed to keep even with the orders
given, but before Sunday was_ past it
came out witli colors flying. Prices, as a
rule, were as quoted in my last letter.
Violets and valley came in by barrels, so
to speak, and before the day was over had
taken a decided tumble in prices.
Church decorations formed a good part
of the business, each florist having a share
of same. The severe cold weather made
this class of work particularly tedious and
time consuming, and interfered largely
with the delivery of other goods.
The Wisconsin Flower Exchange has
introduced a new carnation which has been
christened Geneva. Mr. Ellis says that it
is a novelty and a good one.
The recent cold spell may after all be
welcome, for there is no doubt but that
some persons, deceived by the two weeks
of warm weather, were a little early in ar-
ranging outside work, with the result that
it has been lost.
The tendency to open "windows" still
exists, the Whitnall Floral Co. having
done so lately. The place is on Twelfth
street, near Walnut street, and is occupied
by a printing office. Just what results
have followed have not been learned.
The store of Edlepson & ScoTT is
finished in white— counters, refrigerator,
desk, chair, cases, etc., being of a dazz-
ling white set off by French plate mirrors.
The windows are fianked with four
mirrors, set at obtuse angles on a
tile floor, thus giving four reflections
of all articles placed for show. The
store being illuminated with electricity
presents an attractive appearance at night,
and is a magnet which draws toward it
very many people. The firm reports very
satisfactory business in the new stand.
The outlook for Spring business is good
and all think that the depression has bid-
den adieu to the city. W. S. S.
Cincinnati.
Easter trade for 1894 is past, but with
pleasant recollections. Never in the his-
tory of Cincinnati has there been so many
flowers disposed of. The trade of the com-
mission houses opened at noon on Thurs-
day, March 22, and continued until late
Saturday night. Roses and carnations
were very scarce ; at least the demand for
same was so great that by Friday noon we
were obliged to refuse orders. Stock was
good, as a general thing, and sold for fair
prices. The only surplus was in bulbous
flowers. The Sixth st. flower market was
a grand sight. It was crowded from morn-
ing till night, and the florists reaped a rich
reward. Few homes in this city, however
humble, were without flowers of some
kind when Easter dawned upon us.
The retail stores were beautiful, all
decked out in holiday attire. All season-
able flowers were displayed, and the pleas-
ant looks upon the proprietors' faces tell
at once that their pooketbooks areswelled.
E. G. GiLLETT.
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman is the FlOKIST's EXCHANGE,
and it costs only one dollar per year.
GEEMANTOWN, PA.
We received orders by the same mail thatbrougbt
the rLoaisTB' Exchange, and as a result of adver-
tisement have sold out Meteor, Augusta Victoria,
Perle. Beauty and Bridesmaid, and are now re-
turning orders Cor these varieties. In justice, and
not to disappoint buyers, please mention it.
March 21, 1894. D. CLIFFE.
The Klorist's Exchange.
345
QUESTION BOX.
)PBN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Maggots on Marguerites.
What is tlie cause and remedy for a little
aaggot on the leaves of Marguerite and
evertew ? It makes them turn white. I
[ave up growing one kind of Marguerite
uthat account. W.
ANSWER.
In reply to this inquiry I would state
hat I do not know anything about the
ause of the said maggot. -
It seems to be more prevalent whei'e the
lants are kept rather warm and close.
I know of no remedy except watching
lie plants closely, and when the maggot
lakes its first appearance pull off every
ifected leaf or branch and burn them up.
If the plants are kept cool, receive plenty
t ventilation, and are smoked regularly
Qce a week, I don't think the insect will
per trouble very much. J . M. Keller.
Bay Ridge, N. Y.
Land Necessary for Greenhouses.
Will you kindly give me some informa-
on as to how much land is required for
lanting purposes for every one thousand
]uare feet of greenhouse, for such plants
3 carnations, bouvardias, geraniums and
ther bedding plants, also to get sufficient
lock for cuttings? Constant Reader.
The least quantity of land for 1,000 feet
' glass, in order to grow stock plants, and
lants for Winter flowers, is 6,000 feet, and
juble that amount would be better. For
irnations, sod ground is absolutely neces-
iry, and to have that two-thirds of one's
,nd is constantly idle. Clover should be
:own freely, with sufl5cient grasses to
Tm a good sod. Besides that, carnations
lonld not return to the same soil more
equently than once in four years. Bed-
,ng plants should have fresh soil every
lar; to that end but one-third of a
ven acreage should be in plants, the re-
aining two-thirds always in grass, then
it little manure will be required, and
ants grown under such conditions of,
lil, are sure to be healthy and vigoro us
id with proper care will yield an abun-
mce of flowers.
ose Leaves Turning Yellow After
Watering.
Will any of your readers or correspond-
its please inform me why the leaves of
le rose plants turn yellow after waterine;
id drop off ?
The plants are on benches in about four
ches of soil with good drainage, still
ter each watering they turn yellow and
•op off. J. T. B.
Mew Jersey.
ANSWER.
Without having seen the plants, or
arned more particulars, it would be diffl-
dt to say positively what causes the
aves to fall prematurely ; but if they do
after being watered it is more than likely
le plants have received a check at the
lOts, either by over-watering or the water
iing too cold.
It is not unusual for such roses as Ma-
ime Cusin and Papa Gontier to shed
leir foliage in the dull Winter months in
loh quantities as to cause consternation
the heart of the grower, and without
ly apparent cause ; but if there is no seri-
is trouble at the root, by a little care in
atering for a few weeks they will gener-
ly grow out of it, and soon look as well
i ever. I would advise allowing the beds
I dry out more between waterings, and
so stir up the surface of the soil once a
eek until the trouble disappears.
RoBEET Simpson.
Wood Lice.
I wish to ask what remedy I can use for
iw bugs or wood lice. My greenhouse is
Ltested with them. Seedlings are de-
royed and even cactus attacked. Would
3 greatly obliged for some information.
M. M. JotJVBNAT.
ANSWER.
Sow bugs, or wood lice, are very trouble-
«ne and sometimes hard to get rid of es-
icially BO when the wood work is old
ne method of getting rid of them is to cut
potato in slices and lay these slices on
inches on tops of pots ; the lice will con-
gregate on these to feed and you will then
be able to capture; uura!)ers of them. They
prefer to feed on the potato rather than the
seedling. Cabbage leaves or any other
kind of vegetable will answer the same
purpose.
They may also be killed by slug shot,
which can be obtained from any seedsman.
More Sow Bugs.
Can any of the readers of the Florists'
Exchange tell how to destroy sow bugs ?
They are eating my carnations; they breed
so fast that it is no use in trying to destroy
them one by one. N. S. Small.
[See answer given above.— Ed.]
To Carry Over Azaleas.
Will you please give full cultural direc
tions on the management of azaleas from
the time of arrival till blooming period ;
also how to manage those left over so as to
make them bloom the following year ; the
soil, temperature, etc, ? Nemo.
answer.
This subject has been treated on several
times in the Florists' Exchange, the last
time being immediately after Easter of
1893 (see volume 5, page 435— copy of which
we mail you). We would also refer vtiu
to the essay of Mr. James Dean, of Bay
Ridge, N. Y., one of the largest azalea
growers in the country, which was read at
Boston before the S. A. F., and published
in proceedings of that meeting. In it Mr.
Dean recommends to give the plants, in
Summer, the open sunshine, plunged or
planted out in a pansy frame. If the snil
is heavy add sand and leaf mold, as the
azalea delights in a light, loose soil.
Mulch, but do not use manure ; and water
and syringe to keep down red spider.
Mr. Dean further says: "The successful
Easter grower never depends on his last
importation of azaleas for Easter forcing,
but always carries at least one year's stock
of plants ahead."
During the Winter months the azaleas
can be kept in a night temperature of 40
degrees, with plenty of air during the day,
until eight weeks before Easter. If Easter
comes in March, 55 degrees will answer at
night ; if in April, 50 degrees will suffice.
It will be necessary to set some of the late
varieties in heat two weeks earlier.
Imported plants generally ai rive in Oc-
tober.
Such questions demonstrate the neces-
sity of our readers retaining every copy of
the Florists' Exchange for future refer-
Boiler Tubing.
Wm. Schmeiske, Harrisburg, Pa., also
writes, in answer to B. C. in March 3 issue,
condemning this material for heating pur-
poses, on account of the expense connected
with the fltting of same.
In answer to B. C. in March 3 issue in re-
gard to old boiler tubes, I would say that a
great many of them are used around To-
ronto, and are found to answer very well.
We get them in lengths of from 10 to 14
feet, and pay from 5 to 7 cents per foot for
them. We have a pattern for a cast iron
hub to connect them, and most of us who
use them connect them with Portland
cement. The cement should be the best
and only enough mixed at one time to do
two or three joints, as when it is good it
sets very fast. In fact, we have before
now made a cement joint and have filled
the pipes and had them working two hours
after making it. We have had some tubes
in use for eight years now and they are
quite good yet. We find that these tubes
and cement joints will stand quite a pres-
sure. If the tubes are three inches across
the hub should be four inches, so that
there be room enough to work the cement
all around it. Thos. Manton.
Toronto-
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
New Bedeokd, Mass.— H. V. Sowle has
opened a florist establishment at 325 Coffin
ave., with four greenhouses.
Bridgeport, Conn.— Charles H. Flem-
ing, of the West End floral gardens, will
shortly occupy new premises in the Bishop
arcade.
Brooklyn.— Louis T. Joseph has opened
a wholesale florists' store at 174 Dean st.
Uniontown, Pa.— The flrm of Hughes &
Stenson has been dissolved ; the business
will henceforth be carried on by Henry
Hughes at same address.
Plainfield, N. J.— Wildemann Chris-
tofferson, of 106 Somerset St., has leased
the property of Dudley S. Miller, on Sher-
man ave., and will commence to build
greenhouses on it in the near future.
WHITE PINE.
2 yeiU'S, 3 to 5 in 10,000 $40 00; per 1,000.. ..S,'),00
i ., f J°5 . 10,000. TO.OO; " 1.000 ...8.00
i .. i'" 8 in, tiana, 10,000.20.00; " 1,000.... l."i,00
' 6toT •■ 10,000.160,00; " 1,000.... 18.00
S'!!".'! I's™locl' ind American Arbor Vitffl, low.
AM thrifty nursery grown from Northern seed.
wiLhout fertilizers or forcing.
WHOLESALE CATALOGUE JTUEE.
H. A. JACKSON, - Portland, Me.
E FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
10,000 fine stocky, large flowering
plants, a good strain, fine colors, 60
cents per 100 by mail ; $5, 00 per 1000
by express.
S. SHEiflD, Knox S City Sts., Utica, N. Y.
WHEN WRITtHG MENTION THE Ft-ORIE
EiigliBli Ivy, 3 years, 1}^ and 5 in. pots $16 00
AiiipeloPBia Veitcliii, 3 inchpots $4 00
Urucaeua Imlivi a, 5 inch pots 15 00
„ " 0 " " 20 00
„. - „ 8 " " per doz., $6.00
Viiion vni'icenta. a;^ inch pots 4 00
AiliRiitniii rnnentiiin. 4 inclip'ts 8 00
OiiTChiiiiii .laponiciiiii. tii Inch pots 3 60
ASKOi'tcil Feins, 2>^ inch pots 3 60
I'lilpx Driimiiinmli, iii inch pots, from 3 to
o plants in H pot 3 00
MieuonetlK Mncliet, 4 inch pots 6 00
roUca Scaiifleiis, 4 inch pots 5 00
Gei-aiiiuiiiM, Dble. tiraiit. 6inch pots 12 00
FORBES & WILSON,
.■J30 Fluslllns A?e., - Lone Islnnfl Clly, N. Y.
FLORIST'S EXCHAWCB
ACSERAXUM.
lllueifn.l while, looted cm tings. ..per 100, SO 60
COI^EUS.
Blue and whi 0, nioted ciittirifis.. .per 100, $0 50
j»iiMi;i,us.
Moscliatus,3!5 iu., rooted ciittinys, perl 0, $3 00
PETIT KJIAS,
Kooted oiittinss per 100, $0 75
I^EUCANTHEMUM
Miiximum eiicli, lOc; 2.5, $3.25
i:.OBEI.IA.
Blue, strong- pinrits, 3 ill. pots per 10', $1 00
-VERBEKiA.
White and blue, rooted ciittiiiKs.. .per 100, Jl OU
Cash with order, 10c, per 100 more if by mail.
E. G. DARMSTADT, Hewletts, N. Y.
HOBTIGULTURISrS RULE BOOK.
SECOND EDITION.
BY PROF". L. H. BAILEY.
This work retains all the good points of
the original edition, and adds many new
recipes, formulas, and facts, although it has
been condensed into a somewhat smaller
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which has gained prominence in the coun-
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all the leading diseases and insects of fruits,
vegetables and flowers. In this direction
the book is an epitome of all recent experi-
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for inseet and fungous trotttites. Thou-
sands of facts are crainmed in the 221 pages
o£ this little volume, among which are such
as pertains to the Times for Sowing, the
Quantities of Seeds Required for Given
Areas, Planting Tables, the Longevity of
Seeds, Recipes for all Leading Grafting
Waxes, and for Mortars, Cements, Paints
and Glues, Longevity of Various Fruit
Trees, Tables of Weights and Measures,
Weather Signs, Indications of Frost, Ways
of Grafting and Budding, Average Yields of
Various Crops, Stocks Used for Fruit Trees,
Laws Relating to Measures and Weights of
Horticultural Produce, Statistics, Capacities
of Pipes and Tanks, Rules of Nomenclature
and for Exhibitions of Fruits, Flowers and
Vegetables, Postage Rates, Methods of Col-
lecting and Preserving Plants and Insects,
Making of Perfumery, Printing Leaves and
Flowers, Analysis of Leading Fertilizing
Materials, Names of Vegetables and Fruits
in Foreign Languages, Origin of Cultivated
Plants, Glossary, and many other subjects
of immediate interest to everyone who lives
out of doors. It is the only book of its kind,
and no cultivator can afford to be without
it. It is just what its name implies— a rule-
book. Price, in neat cloth binding, gilt let-
tering, $1.00; in paper covers, 50 cents.
Address all orders to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
IPOMEA PANDURATA, larjrest stock in
this country, per 100, J3.50 ; per lOUO, $18.00.
HARDY PHLOX, pot srown, $i.00 per 100.
JAMES FROST, Greenville, Ohio.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHRYSAHTHEMUMS.?^Sn"ra.e*?"£JS-,
fo?d|Sca,''L'jio^„i{?^i-,ircret^^\^a's'!v°f;
doz. Vei'benii8,$8.00perl00,goodTarleties.
I. L. PILtSBUKY, Macomb, HI.
SURPLUS AT A BARGAIH.
AmaryUis, Antlmrium Grande, Braliea
Filamentosa, Pandanus TJtilis, etc.
Aym exchange for Palms or forcing Hoses
and Pansies. Inquire of
L. A. LOVELAND,
37 Miller Street, - Newark, N. T.
WHCW WBfTIHB MEWrteN THE IT-OWCST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES, from 2)^ inch pots, at S4,00per 100.
Varieties, Perls, Cusin, Hoste Paoa
Contier, Madame Testout and 'Aususta
Victoria, IS6.00 per 100.
oraisge; blossoms.
ANTON SGHULTHEIS, Mgr., Rose Grower,
Box rs. Collcev Point, 1,. I., N. Y.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
„ , ..... 100 1000
Coleus, good varieties jo 75 $0 60
4cliyranthes, asHt. Afieratum 100
Fiicusins* asst. Heliotrope...* t as
Scarlet Snore 1 25
Solaunin Granihflorum 1 2a
Carnations.
Grnce Wilder, SlIvRr Sorny 1 50 12 50
golden Gate, Mny Queen .. 125 10 00
Hinze's.WInte 125 10 00
Eini[y Pierson 2 00 15 00
Plants, 21^ in. pots.
Ooleus, asst. Aiternantbera, red and 100
yellow ,%t 0
Acliyrniitlies, aast. Fuchsias 2 60
Heliotropes, Aperatum, dwarf blue 2 00
Ivy Ge.rnniuin,a8at 2 60
uernniuins, Mme. S.illemi 2 00
Ecbeveria elauca $2 00 and 3 00
Eiigrlisli Ivy, extra stron,.', 4 iiicli pots 6 00
Cash with order. Larchmont Nursery,
J. W. B. HALLETT. Larclimont, N. Y.
COLEUS
COLEUS
COLEUS
Rooted Cuttings.
Goldeu Queen, Golden Bedder and Crim-
son Verschaffelti at $6.00 per 1000. Our
selection of otlier varieties at $5.00 per 1000.
Fuchsias, the leading sorts, $1.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, 4 varieties, gl.OO per 100.
Salvia, Scarlet Sag-e, $1.00 per 100.
Pansies by the thousand or ten thousand for
seed beds, S2.00 per 1000. Once transplanted,
$4.00 per 1000.
No charge for packing:. Cash must accompany
all orders.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. . SCHENECTADY, N. Y.
WHEN WHITINQ MEWTIOH THE PLOBIST'S BXCHANGt
BBGOP9IAS. ^^
Flowering' varieties $3 00
Paul Bruant, Sin. Sets, each ',2% in 6 00
Hex, in variety. 5 00
COLEUS, in variety, per 1000, $30.00 2 m
Moon Vine, (I. Noctiphyton) 3 50
COB^gEA Scandens 3 00
Geraniums, none but the best varieties,
per 1000, $35.00 3 00
Ampelopsis Veitchii, IJ^ to 3 feet 4 00
" Tricolor, strong; 3 in 3 50
Chrysanthemums, leading- varieties, per
1000. $30.00 2 50
Lemon Verbena, strong , 3 O'l
Ijantana, fine varieties 3 50
rose:s.
Hardy Climbers, VA in 3 00
H. P.,li^in 3 50
La France, Duchess of Albany, White La
France, Striped La France, Hermosa,
Mrs. Degrraw, Queens Scarlet, Papa
Gontier, Clothilde Soupert, Rainbow,
etc., per 1000, $25.00 3 fO
CARNATIONS.
Rooted Cuttings, leading varieties.
healthy, per 1000, 810.00 1 35
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties 2 50
THOS. L McBETH & CO., Springfield, Olilo.
346
The Klorist's Exchange.
We can Supply
ONE MILLION i
$ ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
, and, Jtpril IBtli, 1S9<1.
STRAUSS & CO., Wasliiugton, D. C.
10,000 Bushes in our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
Erie, Pa.
Henry Niemeyek recently took advan-
tage of the low condition of tlie real estate
market by purchasing a handsome store,
situate in the heart of the city It is four
stories in height, running back 100 teet^
He has it fitted up very conveniently, ana
has already derived much benefit from it
Stock at greenhouses looks well, plenty ot
blooming plants (or expected big h-aster
trade. W. MOTT.
Rahway, N. J.
Easter trade was never better. There
was an increase of fully twenty five per
cent, over last year. This is partly owing
to a larger supply, but principally on ac-
count ot an ever increasing use of Bowers,
ami especially of plants for home decora-
tions. . . , .
The churches were quite liberal in tneu
patronage, some of them adding to their
orders right up to the last minute.
In the face of the hard times this is cer-
tainly a good showing. ^^3^j3„jj^,,
filling of mail plant orders, done also for
outside firms, keeps them busily agoing at
this time of the year. Ere midsummer ar-
rives, their entire establishment will be re
moved and newly located at Fairport in
the northeast part of the town, where a
modern range of houses is being built on
approved lines.
Briggs Bros. & Co., are moving their
local business to 21 S. Clinton St., and will
add a cut fiovper department, under the
direct management of Mr. Blair, of their
firm. "™^-
Kooted Cuttings or Plants of
BRIDES, 1V1ERMETS,CUSIN
and WATTEVILLE.
K you want the best at reasonable prices, call
or address
CHARLES H. HIGERT, SUMMIT, union m, NEW JERSEY
WHEN WRITING "'"
Philadelphia.
5,000JACQ. ROSE PLANTS
On their own roots, well branched,
a}^ to 3 feet high, $10.00 per
Hundred.
Sample oE 8 for $1.00.
JORDAN FLORAL CO.,
706 Olive St., - ST. LOUIS, Mo.
RoEEKT Craig has brought a laNvsuit
against Executive Commissioner iar-
quhar, of the World's Pair Board (or State
ot Penna,, (or $650, (or expenditures which
the pursuer alleges the executive coinmis-
sioner authorized to complete its display at.
the World's Fair. Mr. Craig has retained
A. L. Bonna(on to collect his clam. _^
A local paper says about thesuit that the
officials in Harrisburg (eel little oonceni
The minutes of the last meeting show that
Mr. Craig'saccount was settled in full, and
it is stated that be really received more
than he anticipated. It is felt that he was
very liberally treated, and that he has no
just ground (or complaint."
Schenectady, N. Y.
W. C. Egers' greenhouses on Union 't.,
show a recovered appearance Iron' its
disastrous scorching and results o( smoke,
accompanying the burning of shed ami end
portions of his houses iu November la>t, a
look ot newness now pervadingall arouud.
A noticeable showing was seen of Easter
lilies in bloom, but remarkably short of
growth, averaging aO to 36 inches ouly m
height. The same desirable features
existed with his candidum lilies.
J. W. C. Grupe still holds forth in his
wonted characteristic style in bhe Edison
Hotel block, and continuing care is be-
stowed on his usually fine window dis-
plays. ViDI.
Saratoga, N. Y.
T. J. ToTTEN was very successful with
Beauty this season and disposed ot the
entire crop. While not long stemmed the
blooms were very fine. It is unusual to
secure a good crop of this rose in this
locality. A house of Mermet two years
old, which were taken out after first year
and reolaated in new soil have done re-
markably well. Thos. Cartledge is con-
sidered the finest carnation o( its class.
Mushrooms are raised extensively. The
wood louse is their greatest enemy and did
much damage until a novel plan was
adopted to catch them ; it consists o( a
cardboard box open at one end, filled with
dry moss and a boiled potato deposited
therein. This has been found highly suc-
cessful. W. M.
Rochester, N. Y.
"Brotherly business" might aptly be
a term applied to the pleasing manner in
which the leading retailers agree on retail
prices to be charged consumers (or ruling
kinds o( flovrers. The vigorous and un-
satisfactory, it not disastrous, catting of
prices complained ot in many towns does
not prevail here, and each seems content
with doing his share of the normal trade.
E.R. Fry.'Keller'sSons, H.B. Wilson
and Salter Bros., each and all have credi-
table window displays of bloom, and in-
cluding plenty of good quality roses, car-
nations and violets.
Fred Schlegel's Sons follow in a very
creditable manner in the footsteps of their
illustrious parent in the management o(
the greenhouse establishment on South
Park ave., and in which one place the
business is concentrated. Their stocks of
orchids and flue palms for commercial
trade are leading items ot well-known re-
pute. Forcing ot lily ot valley blooms is a
specialty also, and is conducted with best
success ; Hamburg pips are preferred by
them (or this purpose.
ViCK & Hill, on East ave., report plant
trade orders as quite satisfactory. The
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!
FOR SALE-1000 MARECHAl. NIEI.
ROSES, live to six feet lona. budded on Ealantiiie.
perfeoUy hardy, being mitol doors, whlcli we retml
al, $1.00 a piece. Please write for price per hundred.
A'l.so jnstreceivc-a from LeveQue & Flls, Ivry pros
Palis, a flue loi, of TEA KOSES, which are ready
for shipment.
MAGNOLIA W.'^MP,"'''".'',*^''"!?!^ ^^^^
:\x and seven in lies to
»e retail Innu 10 ots. to
e them by the hundred
6r thousand, please write for prices.
J. M- BONNOT & SON.
Alexander Street, - NORFOLK, VA.
ERIlEilAlD
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock o£ it, and can supply from now to
May 1st.
The Himdrea for $6.00, out of 2i^-in
pots.
The Thousand for $55.00.
THEO. ECKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
10,000 ROSES
STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK.
Perle, Uride and Mermet, from 2-iiioli pots,
S3.00 per 100.
H. E. "WII^SON,
S8 East Main Street, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
1 1 > c -f ct "i^' "'^ '^^™ ^ '^" thousand
just a ROSES,
Reminder f™™tMTpmrnf;
Sunset, Bride, Mermet, WatteviUe,
Gontier, at $3.00 per 100.
Carnations in 2 inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
Chrysanthemums, leading varieties,
$3.00 to $10.00 per 100.
WantPfl Oxalis Tropaeoloides, in
" ""I'''" quantity. State price per
thousand. DAVID OLIFFE,
Main & Johnson Sts., GEEMANTOWN,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ROSES
200,000— 2i inch pots.
50,000— 3i and M inch pots.
In 1 50 Leading Varieties.
Send for catalogue and prices.
CUT SNIILAX for EASTER
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
WHEN WRrriNG MEWTIOW THE ll.OBIST'S EXCHAHGE
PUNT THE METEOR
The Best Red Rose for Spring and
Summer Cut Flowers.
Fiue 3 1-2 incli pots*
»5 per lOOj »40 per 1000.
Strong 3 1-3 inch pots,
S4 per 100, «35 per 1000.
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
ALL HEALTHY STOCK.
I BEAUTIES, PERLE, BRIDE, MERMET,
fMME. HOSTE and WOOTTON.
Prices on
Application.
W. H. JACOBSON & CO., HACKENSACK, Nf. J.
ROSES.
The Roses and other plants quoted are from
2}i to 3}4 inch pots, in a healthy growing
condition, ready to shift to 3'/i or 4.
100 1000
Soiipert, in bud and flower . §3 50 $30 00
Meteor 3 50 30 00
Marie Guillot 3 50 30 00
Safrano 3 50 30 00
Heriiiosa 3 50 3° 00
Bridesmaid 4 00 40 00
VERNON BEGONIA, in
flower 3 50 30 00
DOUBLE GERANIUMS,
in 10 best varieties ... 3 00 25 00
ITV LEAF GERANIUMS,
in 3 best varieties .... 3 00 30 00
DOUBLE PETUSIAS, in
IMPORTED ROSES, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES.
special quotations given to buyers of original cases of Roses, Rhododendrons,
Azaleas, Clematis, etc., grown by the Boskoop, Holland, Nursery Association.
Prize Winners at the World's Fair.
Address, Tresh importations received now by every Steamer.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Agent, 3 Coenties Slip, New Yorit.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S atCHflWGE ^
ROSBS
From ZH inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niplietos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred.
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing, N. Y.
5 varieties .
30 00
COLEUS.
Nice plants with top cuttings of the
following varieties, $2.00 per 100:
Golden Bedder, Sunbeam, Tcddo,
Fire Crest, Fire Brand, Glory
(if Autumn, Spotted Gem.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
HALF A MILLION
■Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, WatteviUe, Gontier, Perle and La France
In 2 1^ inch pots at $3. 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, |2.oo
per 100 : $15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France, plants in 2>4
inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000.
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
We were awarded First Premiums for all of the above named roses at tli'
Washington Show.
Strictly Cash With Order or Part Cash and Balance O.O.D.
WHOLESALE ROSE GROIVERS,
423 CENTER MARKET, WASHINGTON, D. C.
The Klorist's ExcHANofe.
347
THE JACQUEMINOT
CARNATION
Is indorsed ns a shipper and keeper, sells at sig;lit
and is at present a mass of buds and blooms.
NO MORE SAMPLES,
we cannot spare the time. Send for circular.
Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $80.00.
250 at 1000 rates.
Peter FisJier & Co. , Ellis, Norfolk co. Muss.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
EBotx-toxx ]3*Ox-
THE BEST YELLOW CARNATION.
KBADY APRIL 15TH.
Price $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
D&ILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N. Y.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1S94,
NO "RUST." SEND FOR PRFOE LIST.
WM. SWAYNE,
p. O. Box 326, KENNBTT SQUAKE, PA.
SWEETBRIER
Received Isi Premium for "best seed-
linp- of any coloi- " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7- '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" 1 like its color better than Davbreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A. MANDA.
UootPd curtinsfs. $10.00 per 100 ;
$80. OO per lOOO. Delivery to begin
F4-bruary 1, '94.
Kliiwers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
lit J. K. Frt'eman'tt, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, I.ady Campbell, rooted runners.
83.00 per UK) ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEW VHRtTIHG MENT'QW THE HOBtST'S EyCHANGE
Carnation Cuttings.
WELL BOOTED, NOW BEADY.
„ , 100 1,000
Daybreak and Puritan $3.00 $16 (id
J. J. Harrison, Lizzie McGowan. 1,60 13.60
Nellie Lewis, American Flag 1.50 13 50
Grace Wilder, Golden Gate 1.60 13.60
Tidal Wave, Porlla, Hector 1.36 10 00
Mre, Fisher and Hinzes' White... 1.35 10 00
Rooted cuttings of Marie Louise
^ VIOLETS 6.00
Fme lot or VIOLET Clumps, full
of cuttings 6.00
ClumpB reudy to deliver April flrst and after.
ALL FIRST-CLASS STOCK.
C. B. HUMPHREYS,
607 Chatham St., ROME, N.Y.
MONEY-GBTTERS ALL!
THESE NINE , Uncle John
CARNATIONS ^S^^scVi
^^^HH^^^^H^H / Edna Craig
FROM SOIL. \ oiy'bJeak
Free from Disease and First Class 1 ivfcGowan
In every way. \ Portia
Note, hefore you order elsewhere, that
we ofEer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant oat or pot up, delivery In April,
at the price of cuttings from sand, and
satisfaction assured. Send for list. . .
ALEX McBRIDE,
ALPLAUS, N. Y.
WHENWRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS.
BOOTED CUTTINGS.
All in eood h<'althy condition. Wm. Scott, the
best pink, pur 100, $6.00, ner 1000. $45.00. E. Ci-Hiir,
Mme. D. Albertini. per 100, S6.00, per 1000, $50,000.
Bmily Pierson, L. McGowan, per 100. $2.00. per 1000,
$15,000. English Ivy, per 100, $1.00, per 1000. $7.60.
[,Y
HARDY PINKS.
ARMBUIA LAUCHEANA or Sea Pink
continuous bloomer, Hue for edgings. Seiic
for circulars
THAD. HALE, South Byfield, Mass.
Z FLORIST'S EXCH \NGe
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
CARNATIONS.
LIZZIE McGOWAN POBTIA
LAM BORN AUKOEA
DATBBEAK PEIDE OF KENNETT
MRS. FISHEB TIDAL WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STfER, CONCOEDVILLE, PA.
NEW CARNATIONS
THE STtTART-Brilliant scarlet.
UNCLE JOHN— Pure white.
E. A. WOOD— Pink variegated.
Goldfinch— Yellow edged pink.
These four varieties every grower should
have. The flowers find suresalesat good prices.
True scarlets and whites are in demand.
SIO per 100; $75 per 1000.
We have extra fine stoclt of Diaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Eliz. Keynolds, Riclimond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOK KONNAFFON,
A general f ii vorite. Bxtra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
50c. eacb, $5 per doz.» $35 per 100.
Send for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
CARNATION . . .
VAN LEEUWEJV,
-— CARMINE PINK.
This Carnation bmuglit from $4.00ta$e.00 per 700
at wl:olesale by <J. K. Allen, New Yorl<, last winter.
Read what L. L. Lamborn says of it :
" I have seen the flowers and plants of the
IS new varieties of Carnations introduced
this year (six of which belong to the pink
class) excepting Kreslien, which I cannot
speak of from any personal knowledge ;
aside from this variety Van Leeuwen has no
competition in its line of color in 1894, all the
other introductions this year are of the
lighter Wilder shade of color. The size
vigor and growth of the Van Leeuwen plant
is all that can be desired ; from 12 to 13
sturdy canes start from the crown of the
plant and give evidence of unusual produc-
tiveness of large and perfect florets ; in a
word, it is an improvement of an hundred
per cent, on its sterling parent. Tidal "Wave.
You have doubtless noticed that crisp, dry,
rustling feature of its beautifully frmged
petals, which evidences its great shipping
and long keeping qualities."
Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 a 100 ; $35 a 1000.
A. VAN LEEUWEN,
GARFIELD, - - NEW JERSEY.
Immense Stock of
Carnation Booted Cuttings, for im- I
mediate delivery, free from Kust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Seud for price list.
JOS. RBXARO,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEN WRITING MEHTIoii THE FI.ORISTS EXCHANGE
ANNIE PIXLEY.
A beautiful, delicate pink Carnation. Very
than any other variety be can gi
The price of Annie Pixley is $12.00 per 100
tOO.OO per 1,000 ; 25 sold at 100 rates.
Also Rooted Cuttings of McGowan, Portia
Tidal "Wave. Write for prices. Stock cleiin
and healthy. Positively no rust.
Address
P. I.. KOHR,
350 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Free from Bust and Disease. Send for
Price List.
J. T. DEWITT, BRISTOL, PA.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
Ready for immediate delivery. $12.00 per
1000 and upwards.
Silver Spray, Wm. Scott, E. Pierson,
Lizzie McGowan, Daybrealt, Portia,
Blanciie, Edna Craig, Pres. Garfield,
Golden Gate, Annie Pliiey, Wabash,
J. J. Harrison, M. Albertini, Tidie Wave,
Dr. Smart, Nancy Hanks, T, Cartledge.
Varieties of 1 894, ready April I st.
The Stuart ^scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis. Uncle John (white) and
Helen Keller received certificates of merit at
same place. Goldfinch (yellowj and E. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, Mich
/->„^^„>J ni J McGOmN, H. WHI TE, GRACE DARLING,
L/CirnatlOn r lantS. PORmandFRED-DORNER. $1.10 per
v^v*i 1 i>.%i,iv^»» ■ IC*1H.\J« ,00; $9 00 per 1000. DAYBREAK,
^— ^^^^— — ^^— ^^— ^^— — — ^ $2.50 per 100. Extra fine plants.
MARIE I^OVISB VIOtEX plants, no spot, $7.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS, $5.00
per 1000. SMI1.AX:, 85.00 per 1000. Terms Gash. Express paid on large orders.
p3. r*. ::]B.A.Xl'FL. t. a -ivr«-i A tBtT'-»7^T=^ ^ I».A..
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
Per 100
MAD. DIAZ. ALBEBTINI light pink S6 00
DAYBEEAK flesh pink 3 00
WILLIAM SCOTT bright pink 6 00
LIZZIE McGOWAN pure white 2 00
UNCLE JOHN " 10 oO
PUBITAN .. .'.'.'.".".'.".'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.' 2 00
THE STUABT Geranium scarlet 10 00
The flowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock, All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE PARPENS, QUEENS, L. I.
Per 1000
S50 00
25 00
4S 00
16 00
7S 00
15 00
75 00
LOOK! CISM WILL BUT
Carnations
That will Swell Your Bank Account.
pink money maker. It does well wber
" ■ now ready : very tree bloomer.
This is really the sweetest of all
pots, SmCO per 100; gSO.OO per inf>»
UNCLE JOHN verfS'bToomef'^^''*''^"''^'"'
(A few thousand to spare.)
!ver it has been tried. gi-OOperlOO; g30. 00 per 1000
the pinks; very liee bloomer Fme plants out of.
white m existence to-day;
W. oCUTT outofsaQd;
SWEETBRIER
]
very free bloomer.
STUART '^^® Gold Medal bright geramiun; scarlet calyx; perfect; very
«^ I u r^ 1 1 I free bloomer.
R n I n F I N n H ^^^ yeUow money maker; good grower; everj-body's yellow ;
WU^ui iliUII very free bloomer.
EA Wnnn ^ ^^^ ^^&^* P'"^- ■^^i*^ darker stripes; good grower; very
■ *^' WW uut» free bloomer.
The four last, out of soil, SIO.OO per 100; $75.00 per 1000.
HFI FN I^FI I FR WMte, striped %vith pink; veiy fragrant; very free
■■^^^'" ixtttL.li bloomer; the largest fancy variegated carnation
§12.00 per 100
ADFI AiriF kRF^kFM ^ ^^''^ muchimprovea Tidal Wave; vei-y free
nut.L.niUC. IvnCOIXCII bloomer; rosy pink: stiff stem. glO per 100
^ itmly to please all, and jiack every order myself. PUAC x CICDCdt n-*xi. u r»
CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Pittsburgh, Pa.
\ Carnatioiis=Panic Bargains J
Lady Emma or Portia $10 00
White Dove 10 00
Lizzie McGowan 10 00
Schaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Bobt. Hitt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
White Wings 10 00
Crimson Coronet 10 On
Golden Gates 10 00
American Flag 10 00
Attraction 15 00
J. J. Harrison 15 00
Aurora 1.5 00
Louise Porsch 15 00
Nellie Lewis 15 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Tidal W^ave 15 00
Puritan 15 00
Strictly Cash with order.
20 00
20 00
20 00
20 00
Per 1000
^earl jjq 00
Edna Craig 20 OO
Daybreak
Thos. Cartledge
Mayflower.
Hector
Amy Phipps .,."_ 26 CO
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Bichmond 35 qq
W^ abash 25 00
Western Pride "" 25 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 25 00
Florence Van Beyper " 25 00
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey 35 qq
Orders filled in rotation.
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ESSEX HEICBTS FLORAL CO, BELLETllLE, N. J,
MENTION PAPER.
348
The Klorist's Exchange.
OUR NEW
SCARLET
CARNATION
GENEVA
We will have ready for delivery April 1st.
This is undoubtedly the finest red yet introduced. In color it
is a bright scarlet, strong grower, with good long stems, does not
break in the calyx, is fragrant, blooms from September to May, is
not a cropper and blooms fully as freely as Silver Spray.
We are booking orders now for April 1st delivery, at
$12.00 per 100.
We also have all the leading varieties, including Daybreak
at $2.50 per 100, Edna Craig at $5.00 per 100, Wm. Scott at
$5.00 per 100, Uncle John at $10.00 per 100, Silver Spray at
$2.00 per 100, Lizzie McGowan, at $2.00 per 100, Garfield at
$1.50 per 100, Tidal Wave at $1.15 per 100, Portia, Hector and
Lady Emma at $1.25 per 100.
YOUNG
ROSE—
STOCK
Bridesmaid.
Young stock, fine and healthy, from healthy, cool grown
stock, now ready at $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000.
.2!^NEW PLANT TUB.
PRICE LKSS THAN HALF OF ANY OTHER
TUB ON THE MARKET.
Florists having large plants should not be without it.
Dealers issuing catalogues cannot afford to be without it,
IT SUPPLIES A LONG FELT WANT FOR SOMETHING
Neat, Durable and Cheap.
It has steel wire hoops (three times as strong as the flat iron
hoop) with welded joints (not riveted as in common ware). These
wire hoops are at intervals indented and pressed into the wood.
These indentations in hoops, besides preventing them from falling
under all circumstances, act also as a spring, expanding or con-
tracting always in accord with the condition of the wood in the
tub, so that bursting is impossible. Write US for Prices.
CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
WE MAKE OUR OWN WIRE WORK. GIVE US A TRIAL.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Philadelphia.
The Easter Trade.
All seem perfectly satisfied with
the business done. On Friday, owing to
the inclement weather, things looked very
gloomy, but Saturday came good and
bright and then the rush began, the busi-
ness all being practically done on that day.
Many of the stores report their inability to
attend to customers, so great was the rush;
and so parties went from store to store till
they got suited.
Flowers were never more plentiful. All
kinds held out well, excepting roses, which
were very scarce toward Saturday night,
as also were white carnations.
The large supply of flowers kept prices
down in moat cases. In roses, Brunner and
Laing went at $35 and $40, and more of
these couid have been used; Jacq., $12.50
to $15; although $30 was asked but not
obtained. Beauty brought $25 ; Bride, $8 ;
these were very scarce on Saturday. La
France, Mermet and good Bennett also
brought $8 ; a few Perle went at $8, but the
majority brought only $6, The same price
ruled for Niphetos. Carnations went at $2
and ^2.50; white would have brought more
Saturday night. Valley did not move ; $2
and $3 was usual ; $4 was asked but seldom
got. L. Harrisii were very plentiful ; $10
was the general price, but many were de-
livered at $8 on Friday and Saturday. I
heard of several lots of the Bermuda flow-
ers being used, in each case by churches.
They did not give general satisfaction, but
they filled the places of home grown flowers
all the same. L. candidum was not to be
had in quantity and was several times asked
for. Smilax was scarce and went at $20 ;
most of that in was rather short. Tulips
went much better than was expected,
bringing $4, and as cooler weather came
they kept well. Roman hyacinths brought
S3 and $3 ; daffodils, $4. Violets are on the
decline now owing to the past warm
weather ; double brought 75 cents and $1.
Mignonette and sweet alyssum were the
only things of which there was a surplus.
Sweet peas were much asked for; those in
the market brought $3.
The plant trade was also very good, and
growers feel satisfied ; but yet they did not
make as much as in former years. All
plants sold cheaper, in many instances $3 a
dozen less. On azaleas some growers evi-
dently did not make anything according to
the price asked by the street men. These
men certainly did a large business on Sat-
urday. One instance came to my notice
where a street man at 15th and Market
paid over $300 to one grower on that day.
Wanamaker went into plants on Satur-
day, but it certainly was not a successful
venture, as at 4 p.m. I saw a number of his
plants all wilted for want of water. In
cut flowers they seemed to do better.
I hear several fiorists complaining of the
cburch decorations, saying that it is so
difficult to give satisfaction. People look
for so much for their money.
The Market.
Now, after the storm, comes the
calm, and every one is cleaning up and re-
arranging. Flowers are very scarce, espe-
cially roses and white carnations. Several
orders for white flowers for suburban
towns could not be fllled on Monday. Smi-
lax is also very scarce, so much so that
quality is not looked at.
RoBT. Crawford bad a funeral order
on Monday consisting of about eight large
pieces.
Graham & Son had a large wedding
decoration on Wednesday in which they
used 5,000 sweet peas.
James Verner, for several years gar-
dener to the late Mr. A. J. Drexel, has de-
cided to enter the florists' field, and is put-
ting up three houses, 125 feet long, at
Lansdowne. He will be known to many of
your readers as a successful grower and
exhibitor of chrysanthemums.
Growers.
Peyton De Witt had a nice lot of
cut flowers for the Easter trade. He _
successful violet grower, and sent in 10,000
double violets on Friday and Saturday.
Like a good many other growers his carna-
tions and roses were somewhat off crop.
He is trying an experiment now with glad-
iolus, having planted them between his
carnations; he will thus get them in ahead
of the outdoor ones, and obtain a better
price. David Rust.
Pending the rebuilding of Horticultural
Hall arrangements are being made to rent
the Academy of Music for the Chrysanthe-
mum Show, November 5 to 10, next.
At the last meeting of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society, the following were
appointed as the committee to have charge
of the raising of funds for the building of
the hall : Robert Craig.Clarence H. Clark,
J. Sargent Price, D. H. House and D.
Mears. It was also unanimously agreed
that a committee, consisting of the execu
tive officers, should take Into consideration
the nomination of a president to succeed
the late Geo. W. Childs.
The greenhouse of Wm. Mecket, at 17th
st. and Erie ave., was broken into last
week and robbed of a number of flowers
and plants. In committing the theft the
thieves did considerable damage to the
place.
A slight Are from an unknown cause in
the bulk window of Horton & Hordwig's
flower store, 814 Vine St., last week, caused
$100 loss.
Baltimore.
The Easter Trade.
There were no signs of hard times
in Baltimore, for I can safely state that all
the florists did a thriving trade. All the
dealers declared that it was much better
than last year. Pot plants were in the
greatest demand, although the call for cut
flowers was immense, compared with
other years. The supply was hardly sufiB-
cient ; this was especially the case with
violets and roses. Bulbous stock was, in
some instances, a glut. There were thou-
sands of spirseas on the market, but they
were not all sold. Azaleas were in special
demand, beating all previous records.
Some fine ones were shown. Hydrangeas
were not so plentiful. The business done
can be summed ud in the expression of
one dealer, who said: "It is the best Easter
that I have experienced in all the years I
have been in business, and they are not
few."
Notes.
The window decorations were un-
usually fine.
The warm weather before Easter soft-
ened the bulbous stock much ; the roses
also lost in quality.
Lilies were everywhere plentiful this
year. The markets were full of them.
At the last moment I find that some of
the market men complained; however,
none of the dealers did.
The cold weather now prevailing will be
ruinous to out-door plants.
The store of the late R. J. HALLIDAT will
be discon-
tinued /O / /^
April 10. ^C^ ^ \l{ ^ _
^..£.-t:3^eu:.c^9^
Toronto,
Easter Bererberations.
The general trade on Saturday was
about up to former years; with some of
the boys it was much better, and with
others much worse. Cut flowers were in
great demand, and in many places the
supply was not up to it. Prices were not
so good as in former years, except in a few
cases. There was an over-supply of Har-
risii lilies and many plants retailed at ten
cents per bloom, some at even less. A
general shortness of violets and good pink
and white carnations was noticed. Calla
lilies were not in great demand. Azaleas
were very plentiful, and numbers of extra
fine quality,butin many instances were sold
very cheap, nice plants going at from 75c,
to $1.25. Neither the dealer nor the grower
got much out of them, and I fancy our
growers will be careful about over-stock-
ing with azaleas for another year. There
was not much demand for bulbous stock,
and but a poor trade for plants. Very few
hydrangeas were in, but they were not
missed, there being so many azaleas on
Saturday night. The weather turned very
cold and has been so ever since, but Old
Prob. says"warmerto-morrow." Thereisa
good show of stock in all the windows, and
we want warm weather to work it off.
Thos. Manton.
Albany, N. Y.
The rain of Friday kept many people in-
doors, but from early morn until midnight
Saturday, the shops were fllled with pur-
Etres & GOLDRING report a great de-
mand for potted plants, exceeding that of
last year by fully one-third.
The greatest gain in cut flowers was
shown in carnations and mignonette. In
the former, of which Mr. Whittle made a
specialty, two of the favorite blossoms
were Daybreak and Buttercup.
Jacqueminots were the favorite roses, and
the greatest demand for plants was shown
in lilies, azaleas, hyacinths and mignon-
ette.
At 9 o'clock Saturday night not a rose
could be purchased from a florist in Al-
bany.
Morristown, N. J.
Edgar C. Hopping is adding another
large greenhouse to his establishment for
rose growing.
The Klorist's Exchange.
349
Cultural Department
American Beauty Rose.
Among roses there is perhaps none that
gives so much trouble to the propagator as
Beauty. Many good growers of American
Beauty have this strange experience to
record, viz : That they put in a large batch
of cuttings and get a strike of 96 per cent.
The same growers go to work on another
batch, treating it in the same manner,
with a result of only 25 to 40 per cent.; and,
worse than all, many of these lose their
leaves when potted up.
Now, for this effect there must be a
cause, proving that at some point or other
there must have been neglect , hence, a few
notes to those in trouble may be useful.
I myself lay great stress on the prepara-
tion of the wood for the cuttings ; unless
these simple precautions be taken poor re-
sults will often follow. First, I am par-
ticular when cutting blooms to leave
enough stem to make two to three cut-
tings on each, and any blind wood I am
glad to use, this being strong and usually
having the sap in good condition, but it is
of the utmost importance that these have a
small portion of the point pinched off at
least three days before cuttings are made.
By following this method I have always
good results. Be careful that no wood is
used that has poor foliage, or has suffered
from black spot, red spider or any other
disease.
Frepsrln? Cattings.
Always have two eyes and, when
possible, cut to a joint. Use clean, fresh
sand on the bench ; beat this as firm as
possible. It may seem a little slow, but I
argue that it pays to put each one in with
the finger. Then well water, keep the
night temperature about 55 degrees;-
sprinkle the cuttings every morning and if
the day is dull, water early in the after-
noon. On brightdays they may be sprinkled
four or five times during the day. In very
strong sunshine, it is well to cover with a
newspaper, which you may dampen, but
avoid over-shading; at no time must the
shading be allowed to remain after three
o'clock in the afternoon.
When rooted lose no time in potting up,
being careful not to break the young, brit-
tle roots. Pill pots well up and make
tolerably firm. When the pots are not fil-
led up it leaves room for rather more water
than is good, thus preventing the free use
of the syringe. With care they ought to
be so established in five to seven days that
they will come away without shading.
Don't shade the glass, for in dull weather
that spoils the plants ; rather stick to the
newspaper, always letting plants have as
much light as possible. Don't let spider
get a foothold; keep the syringe going.
In, say two weeks, many will be ready
for another shift. Go over them carefully
and throw out any weak and sickly ones
—they never amount to anything.
In closing, I would say that Beauty
wants growing sharp from start to finish ;
get them planted out, pot as soon as pos-
sible I am afraid last season many were
planted late, hence the disappointment ex-
penenced this season. A. D. Rose.
The Easter rush being now over your
houses should all be nicely arranged. All
cuttings of soft wooded plants desired for
bedding should now be put in the sand and
will root quickly. Ageratum, heliotrope
and such like should now go in and be kept
powiug ; never allow plants of this class
to get pot bound ; heliotrope is seriously
attected by neglect of this kind.
If you need lemon verbena the present
time IS as late as you can leave off its prop-
agation. Many have given up the grow-
ing of this useful plant because of its difl5-
cnlty in rooting. If your cuttings are y oung
and brittle they will root nearly as quickly
as the common verbena, provided you keep
the sand very moist and never allow it to
wilt from any cause. This rule holds good
In reference to all soft wooded stock, in any
of which, if allowed to wilt, the sap dries
up and the plant becomes useless.
I again call attention to the shading of
the propagating house. Many fiorists cover
their cuttings with paper laid directly on
the plants. This I consider a great mis-
take, as It prevents the free circulation of
air around the plants, and is a certain pro-
moter of anthracnose. Another mistake is
the plastering of the glass with thick,
aiuey lime, which is a nuisance. Lathes
are not always available, but the best and
cheapest shading is a width of the famous
plant bed cloth, thin grade, tacked to strips
aDout SIX inches from the glass under-
°?a™- This Imparts a subdued light and
at the same time is congenial to the growth
of plants.
*i,'*''l?^® Easter lilies left over and cut for
me blooms should be properly dried off
and rested. If planted in the open in a
rathershaded position, they will makegood
Howers by the latter part of August, and
may be lifted and forced again for Easter.
I am fully aware, however, that but few of
our florists practice this now, preferring to
buy fresh bulbs every Summer. I have
seen pretty good results from the practice,
however, and would advise the saving of
the bulbs.
All seeds of annuals should now be in
and those ready from former sowings
pricked out and planted one inch apart in
fiats similar to those in which tbey were
grown. The earth in the boxes should be
thoroughly wet before sowing seeds ; you
thus avoid the danger of washing your
seeds in heaps by heavy watering after
sowing.
Cannas, Caladium esculentum, tube-
roses, etc., should now be started, if not
already done. You will find it a saving of
bench room to start bulbs of this class in
flats, and they do even better than in pots
at first.
Cleau up and put in growing condition
all plants thrown around or left over dur-
ing Easter rush and prepare for the bed-
ding season, which will soon be upou us.
Coleus, alternanthera and echeveria may
now be propagated in large numbers when
required. D. HosAKEK.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Wilmington, Del.
Flowers here were very plentiful and
cheap, lilies being in over supply. This was
caused by several of our fiorists having
trebled their stock this season, with the
result that numbers could not be disposed
of at Easter.
Utica, N. Y.
Easter trade this year was slightly in
advance of last. Everything sold well and
when Monday morning came the houses
were about stripped. The sale of potted
plants was very heavy early in the week,
but as Easter drew near, the demand for
cut fiowers rapidly strengthened. The
principal call was for Harrisii lilies, Dutch
and Roman hyacinths, roses, carnations,
azaleas and violets. There was quite a
scarcity of roses on Saturday. Prices were
slightly lower than last year. Roses sold
at $1.50 per dozen for white and $3 per
dozen for pink ; carnations were 50 cents
per dozen ; violets $2 per hundred and the
ruling price for lilies was 20 cents. During
the year many business firms in the city
have introduced the sale of fiowers as a
side line in their stores, and among them
prices were slightly in advance of these
rates.
St. Louis,
Easter Items.
A cold snap was experienced here
at Easter seriously damaging all out-door
vegetation. Apples, strawberries, cabbage,
lettuce and cauliflower have all suffered
considerably.
Of Easter trade the majority speak very
highly. Prices were reasonable and flowers
averaged fair. The cold snap started
Saturday night, so did not effect trade
much.
One of the handsomest window decora-
tions was that of the Ayres Flokal Co.,
though it was not of fresh flowers. White
cotton crepe was used as a base and back-
ground. A large cross was in the back, and
on pedestalsaboutthe window were several
vases of white and purple lilacs Doves
appeared flying about, and on the whole the
window being entirely in white, excepting
the lilacs, was very appropriate. An ele-
gant lot of blooming plants was displayed
here and found ready sales.
Pechman Flokal Co., were found very
busy delivering Easter stock. Armstrongs
also had a good assortment of blooming
plants.
The Jordan Floral Co. found trade
quite good, but had to offer Easter lily
plants at 50 cents retail, in order to get rid
of a very large stock.
The exhibition committee having in
charge the next chrysanthemum show held
a meeting on Thursday last. In the mean-
time the show is prospering. A full report
of the proceedings will appear next week.
<£^^r7?^tfX^
CHEAP ONLY IN PRICE.
FINE DORMANT BULBS.
Wnlln
XX strong dormant plants, from
4 and 4i^ inch pots, now ready.
$8.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000.
P. WIEBE, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Hardy Herbaceous
PHLOX Paniculata, the Pearl, true
stock, large clumps, $1.00 per doz.
Hardy Paris DAISY, Yellow, true stock
clumps, from open ground, $1.00 per
doz.
GEKA,NIUM, La Favorite, good young
plants, 2i| inch pots, $3.50 per 100.
Above by Express only.
C. C. N ANZ, Owensboro, Ky.
►+E^ Vk RiTING MENTION THrrPtORrST'SEXCHANOr
COLXJMIBIJL.
Anew yellow r<
to tiortsta. Its yri
little stroueer than Crimsoii VerBchaffeltii.'makinif
a splendid background for that variety. We have
used it for three years with perfect sncccBs.
Not a Vein of any color but yellow. FollaEe same
ahapeaaC. Verschaffeltit. Si. 00 per doz.bymail
postpaid. Beady Ist April.
It. P. JKKKRHY & S07«,
Bellinore, Queens Co., L. I., N. Y.
■"HRM WRiTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
10,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS
In 2 1-2 Inch pots. Strong Plants.
L. Boelimer, t. Russell, Golden "Wedding,
W. K. Smith, Emily Ladenburcr, •Miles A.
Wlieeler, $5.00 per 100 ; $i5.00 pei- 1000.
Large Stock of Geraniums, best double
sorts, $8.00 per 100.
Dbl. Petunias, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
VYill exetuiaire Chrysanthemums for yourifj
Roses or pink Carniilions.
TERMS CASH.
M. H. KRUSGHKA, Lawrence, Long isianii.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANO
BEAUTIES.!
t FLORIST'S EXCMAMGE
CEORCE YOUNC, Clifton, N.J.
BEIDES, BKIDESMAIDS. PEELES. LA "Ci^^^S'CCS: H03TES, OUSIUS, BEATOIES, HETEOES
FEA17CE, HIFSEIOS, X^\^*3.^^>^ UEEMET3, TEST0VT3,
From 2, 3 and 4 inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W. STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U. S. tor CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inventors of Vulcanized India
Rubber. Extra strong Greenhouse Hose to withstand high pressure, 3 inch,
3 ply. IScents per foot in 60 feet lengths. Mention paper.
CARNATIONS.
McGowan, Spi'ay, Aurora, Portia, Dornei'
and Darling, |l,35 per 100 ; $10.00 per lOllO.
Daybreak and Edna Craig, sa.50 uei- 100;
$20.00 per 1000. .
Annie Pixley and Helen Keller, $13.00
per 100.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Verbena Seedlings, Scabiosa (Snow Crest),
Alternanthera, all transplanted plants at 90
cts. perlllO: $7.60 per 11:00.
Coleus, $6,110 per 1000.
Pansies, S5.00, $10.00 and $12.00 per 1000,
according to size.
L. B. 496.
Stock strictly flrst-class. Xeriiis Casli,
ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa.
Double Althaeas or Rose of Sharon.
An Immense Stock, well Branched and Stocky.
All Colors, such as Red, Kose, "White, Purple, etc.
Colors separate, 2 to 3 ft $4.00 per 100 ; $3.5.00 per 1 ,000
3 to 4 ft 6.00 " .50.00
" " 4 to 5 ft 8.00 " 70.00
" 5 to 6 ft 10.00 " 8,5.00
Mixed Colors (all double), 2 to 5 ft 3.50 " 30.00
" 3 to 4 ft 5.00 " 40.00
" " 4 to 5 ft 7.00 " 60.00
5 to 6 ft 9.00 " 80.00
F. O. B. FOR GASH WITH ORDER.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES, ETC.
ittiiiirlieiich. Flo
ill. Alti-r April loth,
B. SEMPEBFLOKBNS INCAKNATA.
A cross between Snowdrop and Vernon; style
short-jointed habit, e.xeeediny:]y fiee flowering: up
showy panicles, a single flower often measuring two
the phtce of 13. incarnata; color a delicate pink. S
50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.
B. SEMPEBPLiOKENS COMPACTA.
Originated with me in same lot of seedlings
compact habit, flowers standing above the dt'uselt
R. scmperfi. rosea, but more free flowering, even
30 CIS. each ; S3.00 per doz.
Solaiinm jasminoides grraiidlflorum.
A most useful new plant for cut flowers during the whole sejison. In planting it ont,
and let it. grow on the ground, yon will have an atiundiince of showy, white and lusting
flinvers from S|iring to Pall. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.
Begonia Veruou, Snowdrop, semperfl. rosea, Tliurstoiiil and
metallica.
Most attractive and dosirjilile varieties. Good sized plants. .^0 cts. per dnz.; $4.00 per 100.
LIST OF SEASONABLE PLANTS.
Abutilons in 4 colors.
Aloysia {Lemon Vei'beiia).
Alyssum, dhl. dwarf and Little Gem.
Antliericum pictursitum.
Asclepias linifolia.
Antbeiuis coroimria H. pi.
Cissus discolor.
Colexis Vei'schiiff., Firebrand, Golden Ceddi
The above plants, in 3-inch pots, ready
JOHN G. EISELE, 20 & Ontario Sts.. Tioga Sta., PJiiladelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Coleus,
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var
Impatiens
s
Itaniia
Ill (
ueeii
Lobelii
K
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VTillian
1 ( :r.
Myrtle (S
I).
50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
350
The^ Kt^orist's Exchange.
New Orleans, La.
The Horticultural Society has under
coDsideration the postponement of the
Spring flower show owing to the scarcity
of flowers, more especially of outdoor
roses, caused by the backward season. In
the event of the show being postponed it
would undoubtedly cause many a one who
has prepared for the dates already fixed no
little inconvenience, as many plants in-
tended for exhibition are probably in best
perfection at that time. Several weeks of
sunshine are badly needed. The present
wet and unpleasant weather is not only
retarding plants from blooming, but is the
cause of a great many rotting in the
ground.
It has been decided to admit in competi-
tion for the prizes plants grown by out-
siders; i. €., by those who are not mem-
bers of the Horticultural Society.
Hartford, Conn.
The Spring exhibition of the Horticul-
tural Society was opened on March 21.
The exhibits were mostly displayed by
private gardeners in the neighborhood, and
the show was one of the finest ever seen
here. A. N. Pierson. of Cromwell, had
some magnificent tulips, hyacinths, lilies
and roses, in each of which classes .he re-
ceived first premium. John Coombs was
also a large and successful exhibitor.
Other prize takers were Wm. B. May,
Stephen Delbar, James Smith, James
Young, J. iVI. Harper, Edward Eggert.
A plan which provides for the buying of
a plot of land and erection of greenhouses
by the Society is meeting with much favor
from the members. In this manner the
Society would have a regular Winter gar-
den as in London and Paris, where they
could hold exhibitions as often as they
pleased under more favorable auspices.
The plan is likely to mature in the near
future.
St. Joe, Mo.
L. J. Stuppy has just returned from an
extended tour to the Pacific Coast. Ac-
companied by Mr. Armstrong, of the Sun-
set Seed Co., he called upon the principal
florists and was surprised to find but few
varieties of carnations beinggrown. Portia
is the favorite and succeeds best. Violets
out of doors, single blooms, more than
covering the proverbial silver dollar and
of such plenitude that John Chinaman
just stoops down over a bed and gathers
the blooms by the armful. The price is
very low compared with the East. Mr.
Stappy has opened a fine store in the heart
of the city,
D. M. Reichard also has a branch in
town. He has a snug concern a short dis-
tance out kept in a very neat manner.
Newell & Kidd have taken over the
plant run many years by Hans Nielson ;
they sell much at retail here and ship to
their branch at Kansas City. W. Mott.
Detroit.
Many improvements have been made
since my last visit to this flourishing city,
which is one of the few that has not seri-
ously felt the effect of hard times, judging
by the many stores springing into exist
ence. The closing of the market is in a
large measure responsible for this. The
stores will be found, however, much less
remunerative, and we may expect to see
our old friends soon out of them.
J. Bbeitmeyek & Son report a very fair
season; while not so good as last could
have been worse ; so also thought Robert
Flowerdat, of the Floral Co. He has
made a capital place of what was not long
since an eyesore. A carriage approach
flanked by a velvety lawn is one of the
pleasing features.
B. SCHROETER is forging ahead, adding
four houses, three-quarter span, to his al-
ready extensive plant, fitted with Hip-
pard's apparatus. The best material is
beiog used. Carnations have been most
prolific. From one house, 90x18, planted
with Silver Spray, 25,433 blooms by actual
count, have been cut up to date and plants
are yielding a heavy crop now. The new
houses are to have walks around ohe out-
sides, which style has become very popu-
lar. Mr. Schroeter illustrated his new
patented carnation support. It is a labor-
saving device, very neat and strong.
W. Mott.
Here's an Opportunity.
There is not a professional florist in
Phoenix, Ariz., and the Gazette is of the
opinion that the city is badly in need of
one.
Also 700 S'tringsof Smnaxtocut,thea
len8:th of which is 7 feet.
MRS. GEO. R. FRAVELL,
Prop. Marion and Maple Heights Greenhonses,
MARION, INDIANA.
WHEN WRITlHQ WEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSIA. LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping ; strong plants from
2 In. pots. This is positively the best selliDg Fuchsia
ever introduced ; it needs no special care to bring
into bloom, comes into bloom early in March, and
continues getting better as the season advances,
every plant resembling a bouquet when in bloom.
We have been growing this variety for five years ;
last year we grew 16.000 and were sold completely
out by decoration day and were compelled to refuse
wholesale orders. It was also the means < f selling
other plants, as it was attractive, thereby drawing
cus'omers. Every live florist should grow this
Fuchsia and profit by it. For a small early invest-
ment of $3.00 or $6.00 you can grow enough plants
for your Spring trade. This will surely be a profit-
able Investment, as it can he sold at $1.00 per dozen
in 4 in. pots if necessary, at a far better profit than
any other market plant in the same size pots. As a
market plant it can he produced in less time, with
less care, and does not need to be spaced like other
fuchsias and many other market plants in the same
size pots. For further particulars write for circular.
Prices: — Plants from 2 in. pots, $2.50 per doz.;
$4.00 per 25; $6 00 per 60; $12.00 per 100. Cash
with order.
r,IP<COL,]K I. MKKK, Klorlst.
4.010 Butler St., Pittsburs^li, Pa.
PANSIES.
Betscher strain, fine stocky plants, $3.00 pe
100; $15.00 per 1,000.
CART>JATIONS.
100 1.000.
Daybreak $3 50 20 00
McGowan, Silver Spray, Portia,
Garfield and American Flag. 125 $10 00
Tidal Wave and Nellie Lewis. 3 00 15 00
Suiilax, strong' 3 inch stock 15 00
Geraniums, rooted cuttings,
named 1 50 13 50
PetunlaH, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named S 00
OlirysantUemums, rooted cut-
tings, named 3 00
Coleus, rooted cuttings 90 7 00
Alternantliera, XX strong 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong 3 inch at $3.50
per 100 ; 3)4 and i inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Strawberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEW WR"^'B1G MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Special Offer to the Trade.
e pots, well prown. $i.00 per 100; $35.00
per iuuu; -^m at 1000 rates throughout. 10.000 in 12
other standard sorts; plants, |1.50; rooted, 70 eta. per
100. 10,000 Snow Great Daisies. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per
1000. 30,000 Mammoth Verbenas, progressive type.
XXX. pnigressive seed, „ _ _ . .
■ kinds, nil perfectly cleiin and healthy, 3 inc
nted Panaies, flats $1.00; frame,
per luu; seea reduced one-half, 14 oz., 50 cts.;
,, $1.00; i4 oz.. $1.60. 5.000 Golden H'eaLher. and C.
1 seedline, per 100. $1.00. 5,000 Gem Fever-
per 100. Mexican Prir
Zebrina and Japon _.,._._ „ _
clumps, $10.00 per 100. With
■, $^.50 ppr 100; large
; Dark Primrose pkt. Double Petunia
J. C.Gibson, Woodbury, N.J.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^
f BARGAIIVS IJi ^ i
I HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. \
5 100 1000 I
« Clematis Davkliana »6 00 1850 00 ]
* Blue Day Lily, (Funkia ovata) 5 00 40 00 4
* Gaillardia grandiflora 7 00 60 00 4
* Hemeroi^alis DuraoTtieii 6 00 50 00 4
i Lobelia caidinalis 6 00 50 00 «
* Pardanthus sinensis, (Blaokbeirv My) 5 GO 35 00 «
* Perennial Phlox, flue named sorts 6 00 50 00 4
i Sednm Maximowicksil 6 00 50 00 4
i " maximum 6 00 50 00 4
4 Ragged Bobin, (LyciinisVjscaria fl. pi) 8 00 75 00 i
* HERBACEOUS I»^;ONIAS, named or in colors 15 00 135 00 J
^ All fine strong plants. 500 other varieties sit low rates for strictly bang- up stock. J
1 P. O. B. FOB CASH WITH ORDER 4
: J. T. LOVETT CO.. Little Silver, N. J. 1
^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<
WHgH WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
2 years,
strong-, 1 and 3 years, $6.00 pec 100.
JAPAN MAPLES, 3 to 4 feet
Prices on application.
The Elizabeth Nursery Co.,
ELIZABETH, N. J.
DRACAENA INDIVISA— 3 in. pots, strong- plants,
$5.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings, Achryan-
tlius, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS— Clumps, no disease,
$6.00 per 100. GANNAS, assorted, dormant,
$3.00. per 100. For Cash.
W. A. LEE, Burlington, Vt.
•^•
Olea Fragrans.
Magnolia Fuseata, Cape Jasmine, Cas-
uarina. Red Catley Guava, variegated
Pittosporum, Camplior trees, Otaheite
oranges, Oranges and Lemons grafted
upon dwarf stocks, and otlier desirable
plants for florists. 2000 Biota
aurea. nana, our new Dwarf Golden
Arbor vitte, a perfect Gem.
Send for trade list. Address,
P. J. BERCKIHANS,
Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, OA.
WH^N WRITING MI:NTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BARQAir^S.
inch pots, splendid list of varieties, my sele
lOO.
s, entirely free fron;
, in assorted colors, my
, from finest seed to be had. $2.00 per 100.
$3.50_per
per 100.
■'nations, entirely free irom disease; . _
undred,iu assorted colors, my selection, $3,00.
! had. $2.00 per 100.
inch, my selection,
pactum, $2 00per 100, strong 2 Incb,
......_ _ i (Cenrai
100. for strong 2 inch.
.i-pa,) $3.00 per
Dusty Millers (Cen
100. for strong 2 inc _
Ens;lish Ivy, 2 inch $3.
Any of the above plants 35 at tlie 100 rate
N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, beins
tof Kansas City, Mo.)
"gTs
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
A FINE STOCK OF
QUEEN AND «
■'><■'
* NIVEUS,
$7.50 per 100. Strong Plants.
J. A. PETERSON,
41 West 4th St., CINCINNATI, 0.
CHARTER'S SUPERB STRAIN OF
DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS
Two year old bloonaing plants, white, pink,
scarlet, salmon and yellow per 100, $5 00
GIANT EXHIBITION PANSIES.
Fine clumps in hloom per 100, $2 50
Dracaena Indivisa, 15 to 18 in. high " 4 00
Sweet Peas, Blanche Ferry and Mrs.
Sanbey, S in. pots per 100, 2 00
Petunia Giant of California, ready
April 1st per 100, 2 00
Rooted Cuttings free by mail.
Chrysanthemums, 30choicevars.,per 100, 1 00
Achillea (The Pearlj " 1 00
Manettia Bicolor " 1 flO
Genista racemosiis " 1 00
Ageratum, Lady Isabel, new blue. " 1 00
Tradescantia, blue and white vars. " 75
Bouhle Petunias* 10 vars. Dreer's
strain " 1 50
OuHh with Urder pl«age.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J.
VHEN WRrriNG MCMTION THE FLORISTT "
C OLEXJS.
Our stock is large and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties (our
selection), at $6.50 per 1000 by express ; in
"" ' ■ ■ at 81.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, including some of the most hand-
some ever offered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at 82.00 per 100 by mail.
Carnations.
Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
Prices of other kinds on application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
Something New- Ge°n'l'GraIt?or
CRIMSON JAGKMANNI.
Strictly an American Seedling, a
of qualities not common to foreign grown sorts,
namely: extreme hardiness and vigor; flowers
in racemes of great size, substance and depth
of color; color a. maroon crimson, changing to
a deep purple in the old flowers and lasting a
long time, in several cases over a week in good
condition after being cut. This variety will he
highly prized when known, on account of its
peculiar lasting qualities, and being so well
adapted to our hot suns and dry atmosphere ;
practical florists understand this.
Prices, $1.00 each ; $9.00 per doz., good plants;
very strong plants, house grown, $1.50 each;
$15.00 per doz.
P. S.— Plants can be had of the undersigned
or J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; or Phcenix Nur-
sery Co., Bloomington, III.
CLEMATIS— Standard varieties, nice plants,
$3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100; strong heavy plants,
house grown, leading kinds, $4.00 per doz.,
$30.00 per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable tor spring sales, $2.00 per 100.
SMILAX— Strong, well hardened Beedlinga, 75c.
per 100 ; $6.00 per lOOO. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLEK, Bloomington, His.
WHEN WRITING MENTfON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SEEDSMEN ONLY-TOEACCO DUST
PACKED
5 Pound Packages, "^^^ PartkSs?
24 Packages in ^^A. sToOTHOFFi
A CASE.
331 Madison Av.,N.Y.C.
The> Klorist's Exchanqe.
351
100
Mrs. I'ollock GerauiuuiB $6 UU ailU $B UU
Russian Violets ^ UO
Dracsana indivisa, 12 to 15 iach 3 00
Coleus, rooted cuttipgs 60
G«i*antnms " 150
ISegouia semperflorens *J 00
Miscellaneous cuttings 1 00
1^~ Write for prices on what you want.
W. W. Creene & Son, Watertown, N. Y.
WHEHWHrTIHGMEWTlOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
GERANIUMS.
5,000 strong stocky Plants, 3 incii pots,
about to bloom. $3.00 per
hundred.
D. HAMMOND MISH,
LEBANON, .... PA.
YOU CAN SBCDKB ALL THE
NO^ELTI ES
Of this season at the regular advertised
prices from
-W. A. ]fIA^I>A,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUT.i ORANGE. N. J.
mONTHF FLORIST'S gyCHAWG^^
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttiugs uf miimmoili sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, ill.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
I have a surplus of the followine plants fliie stock
In 2J4 inch puts, that 1 offer for half their value for
30 days:
li'KltNS-Pterls Serrata, Crista Nana-Alha. I.ln-
eala. Paliiiala, Liineigurunj.I/umariaUibba, Adian-
tuin Cuueal nni, $3.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS— finest named varieties, single and
double, $2.50 perlOO.
A GEllATUIH-Dbl. white and blue, *2.00 per 100.
I.U It E I i I A - LXrarf blue, $1.50 perlOU
II. WHlTKPBTUNlAS,*.!60iierlOO.
CARNATIONS-lieadlug vars. »2 and $3 per 100.
Cash with order.
JAS. HORAN, JtRIDQEI OUT, CONN.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
A RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.
Cactii, 10 varieties $0 60
Cytisus Laburnum (Golden Chain).. 50 $4 00
Echeveriasecunda glauca 50
Saxifraga 50
Solanum Jasminoides 50
Violets, Marie Louise 30 3 CO
Strong Plants, per exp. or freight.
Arct03taphylos(Manzineta),3sorts. 75 5 00
Paulo vvnia Iraperialia 1 60
Salanum Jasminoides 75
Japan Stock, imported.
Oonshiu Orange grafted on Trifol-
iate Orange root; by mail free.
Bulbs.... 3 50 20 00
Lilium Auratum 60 5 00
" Rubrura Speciosum 150
" Macarantnum, each 30 cts.
" Gabo., 60
Nerine 50 3 00
Cash with orderorstate what you have to exchange.
C. GIEBEL, Lakeport, Lake Co.. Cal.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSANGEANA— A liaidy
and useful plant for fern pans, |6.00
per 100 ; iu 2]^ inch pots.
ADIANTCM CCNEATUM—Themost use-
ful of all the ferns, $6 00 per 100 ; in
'i inch pots.
PAXDANUS VEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plants in 3}^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in aj^ inch pots,
14.00 per 100,
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tiugs, $30,00 per 1000,
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
EVERY FI,0»ISX OUGHX TO
IKSUKE HIS GLASS AGAINST
BAIL,.
For particulars address
JOHN (i. ESI.ER, Seo'y, Sad<IIe River, N.J.
CYCLAMEN
MY SPECIALTY. *■
2 inch pots, (strong, four
i.OO per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Md.
Ketinospora, ericoides, obtusaand plnmosa
aurea, Thuja occidentalis, plains from 3 to 4
ft. high, suitable for private parks, cemeteries,
etc., at very low prices. Also Kunning
Roses, large plants, about 4 years old, pink and
white. Yucca glorioso,flne lar^e pliints, from
IH toSMft- high, $5.00 per doz. Carnations, in
pots, Grace Wilder, Hinze's While, ^3.50 per doz.
F. MARQUARDT & A. DLOUHY,
Middle Village, N. Y.
WHEW WRITING MEHTIOM THE PLOHIST'S EXCHANGE
THE YELtOW PARIS DAISY
ANTHEMIS CORONARIA
(Double Golden- Marguerite.)
FEVERFEW, THE GEM, HYDRANGEAS, pink and
white, from flats, $3.00 per 100; all (I'ce by mail.
J. "W. MORRIS, XJtica, N. Y.
WHEN WHrriNG MENTtON THE FVOHIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES
Large strong plants from the open grouud,
in bud and bloom,
$I75PER100J S15. 00 PER 1000.
FEVERFEW.
Kooted cuttings, $1.75 per 100.
H. F. LITTIEPIELD, Lake Tiew, Mass.
50,000
PANSIES. DAISIES.
The Jennings Strain of Pansies now^
ready, fine stocky plants in bloom aurl bud.
j'i.tO per 100 ; $15.<J0 per lOCiO. Medium size
plants will bloom iu May, $5.00 per IL'UO by ex.;
60 cts per 100 by mail ; tbey are all large
flowering, beautiful colors and sure to please.
Pansy Seed pure white, $t.OUperpkt. 2,600
seeds. Large Yellow Black Eye, Jl.OO per pkt„
2,600 seeds.
Snowflake Daisies fine plants, $2.00 per
I'lii. Fine Qerman Strain of Large Double
Daisies, white, pink and red mixed or separate
colors, $2.0u per loo; many of the flowers are
double the size of Snowflake. Cash with order.
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. 254. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special offer to reduce stock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Cnsurpassetl Mammoths, 2^ in.
pots $3.00 $35.00
Unsurpassed Mammotlis* rooted
cuttings 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttiugs 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 234 ^^■
pots 2.60 20.00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. Wiiite, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W. H. Lincoln, Potter Pa mer. Exquisit.
J. K. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel, E. u. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. dottier, b. C. Price, Marpurite
yraham, and ,0 other good varieties.
Roated Cuttlnss, $-.2.00 pei' 100 ; from 2M
inch, J3.50 and U 00 per 100.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF OTHER VARIETIES.
CABNATIOSrS. " "''"oote"''stoc k .
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
100 1000
Eilna Craie and Diaz Albertini....¥ti 00
iVli'g. E. IteTnolda, Purdue, spur-
tan 5 00
Western Pride and Blanche 8 00
New Jersey , i Ou
UaFbrenk and Thomas Cnrtledee. 3 00 20 00
Puritan 2 00 15 00
Lizzie McGownn, Grace Darline,
Portin, Aurora, B. K. Bliss,
Grace Wilder 2 00 16 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
BEGONIAS.
In variety, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
100 1000
AOERATUM, blue and white $1.25 $10.00
CUPHEA 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 2.00 16.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.25 10.00
SALVIA, SplendensandWm.Bedman 1.36 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
MUSHROOMS
Most Delicious of all Esculents
*'TheWhy,WheD,Wlieronnd How of ain.hroom Cnllnre." 21pp, lOe-
"W. P," Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Freah end Well-spawned. )6e. enko;SI.60
doz. 5 Book free p n l/UATCnUI 1026ArcliSt,
with or.lcr. Ul Ui nAIOUn, Pllila,, Pa.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
100,000 VERBENAS,
Fine pot plants, $2 SO per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1,00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000,
■^1- NO FS\JST OR Tii^ILDEiJSi. *
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
S16,500. Our plants this year fully equal, if not surpass, any we have ever grown.
_J. L. mL,LON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
HARDY ORANGE (Citrus trifoliata.)
The coming hedge plant, superior One year, 9 to 15 inches, $3.00
for the purpose to anything else yet I per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
offered. j Two years, 12 to 24 inches, branch-
F. O. B. for CASH with ORDER, * ed, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
J. T. LOYETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
CAPE JASMINES.
BEftUTIFUL, STOUT, BUSHY PLANTS.
4 inch Pots, $2.00 per doz.; $15.(0 per 100.
/Cj\r >!// ! E. AI,BEBT MICHEL,
MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,
Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves.,
EUGENE H. MICHEL.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Mention paper.
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
GIANT KBMONXANT CAKNATIONS.
Souv. de la Malmalson. Color, form and
size like ttio rose bearing same name, o.\ceed-
iiigly fragfaat; something- every live florist
ought to have.
Another variety. Same Type, in dark red,
well established home-grown yonng plants,
ready after April 15th, $2.00 per doz.;
$12,00 per 100.
NEW CRIMSON CARNATION, SAMBO.
This variety which is a sport from Century
originated at my nursery 5 years ago, it has tlio
same rolDust growth as the mother plant, and
hears its dark crimson flowers, which are exceed-
ingly fragrant, in great abundance; it has
proven itself without any exception the best
carnation for pot culture. I venture to say
this variety will ue the standard crimson var-
iety of the future. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000.
Uew Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, largo
phints from open ground, $1.00 per doz.
Carnations, leading varieties, rooted cut-
tings, price on application. „ , , ,
New golden leaved Lobelia, Goldelse.
This is a decided acquisition to the list of these
favoi-ite plants, S^ inch pots, 75 cts. per doz.;
$5.00 per 100.
Agapanthus umbellatus, 3 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 ; large plants,
$3.00 per doz.
Clematis paniculata, 3 inch pots, $1,00
per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Clematis flammula, 4 inch pots, $1.50
per doz.
BLUE DAISY, Agathsea Celestina.
This plant is equally as good for pot culture
as to be grown on benches, and Blooms as freely
!is our well known White Daisy or Marguerite.
The flowers are of very pleasing sky blue color,
the size of a silver half-dollar, they are of good
substance and have excellent keeping quali-
ties ; it will prove a good aquisition to our cut
ist. Orders for this plant are booked
low and will be filled strictly in rotation.
S2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Well
ooted cuttings, $75.00 per 1000.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS.
Alyssum, new double giant-
dwarf double.
'* Little Gem, dwarf sint^le.
Anthericum vittatum.
Ageratum, 3 varieties.
Anthemia coronaria, ti. pi.
Abutilon, Eclipse.
Achillea, Tlie Pcurl, from open ground.
Alternantheras, 'tvarielies. , ^ , .. ^
Coleus, Golden Liedder, VerscliafEeltii, etc.
Cupheea platycentra,
Eulalia zebrina.
" Ki'txcilliraii.
" Jiiponica striata.
Feverfe-w, 3 varieties.
Fuchsia, Snow Queen, free, fi. early.
G-lechoma, liederacea, var.
TKR-MS CASH TVIXH OB.DKII.
Geraniums, single and double, fine assortment
Mme. Salieroi.
Mount of Snow.
Othonna Crassifolia.
Impatiens Sultanii.
Iberis sempervirens, bardy Candytuft.
Lobelia Emperor William.
Crystal Palace.
Mesembryanthemum, cordifoliura, var.
Moonflower.
Oxalis^ floribunda nud rosen.
Petunia, alba plena.
Plumbago, capensis and alba.
Bose, Cluthilde Soupert.
Plants in this List in 3J^ inch pots are
ready now. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
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Contents.
auction Sales
Catalogues Received
Changes in business
Correspondence :
Longcope Strain of Violets, Review of New
Carnations, The Overhead Heatins Topic.
Border Carnationa, Some Defects in Retail
CULTtJKAL DEPARTMENT:
American Beauty Rose
CUT Flower prices
DECISIONS OF General Appraisers
EASTER, 1894
Lily flowers prom Bermuda
Obituary
Propagation of araucarias
Question Box :
Maggots on Marerueritea.Land Necessary lor
Greenhouses, Ruae Leaves Turning yel-
low After Watering:, Wood Lice or Sow
Bugs. To Cai-ry Over Azaleas, Boiler Tub-
ing
Seed Trade Report
Summer flowering Plants for Florists
Trade Notes ;
Cioelimati. Milwaukee ....
Indianapolis ....
Brie, Pa., Philadelphia, Rahway. N. J.'
Rochester, N. Y., Saratoga, N. Y., Sehenecl
tady, N. Y
Albany, N. Y., Baltimore, Morristown. N J '
Philadelphia, Toronto ...
St. Louis. tJtica, N. Y„ Wilmington, Del.
Detroit, Hartford, Conn., New Orleans, La..
St. Joe, Mo
New York ;
Boston, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Newark, N. J. '. :
Louisville. Ky
Fall River, Mass.. Indianapolis, l^nsas City
Mo., Pittsburg, St. Albans, Vt., Salem,
Mass., Slingerlands, N. Y., Terre Haute
Ind., Utlca, N. Y., Washington . . . :
Chicago, East Pasadena, Cal., Fort Wayne.
Ind.. Hackeusack, N. J.. Lenox, Mass.,
Newark, N. J., Queens, N. Y., Troy. N. Y.,
Worcester, Mass ;
Erratum.
In advertisement of Mr. H. L. Sunder-
bruch, page 391, issue of March 17, read
price of carnations Silver Spray, Wilder,
Portia, Tidal Wave, $12 per 1,000, not per
100.
Easter, 1894.
Each recurring Easter-tide brings with
it conclusive proof of the fact that the day
is more and more becoming a floral festi-
val, so to speak. From reports already at
hand from principal cities in the country,
the volume of business done has exceeded
that of last year, in some cases the increase
amounting to 100 per cent. This fact
should be especially gratifying to the
trade, occurring as it does in a year when
every one who has any money is inclined
to hold on to it; and is a bright harbinger
ot that prosperity which shall dawn upon
business with the advent of less stringent
times. There can be no question that the
method adopted by the trade of charging
prices in keeping with the times, now has,
and will continue to have, a marked bene-
ficial influence. The public has found out
and hails with satisfaction the fact that
the florist is not the exacting mortal he
has been represented to be, and we may
safely hope that the confidence now engen-
dered will lead to future increased and
mutually advantageous relations between
grower, dealer and consumer.
Lily Flowers From Bermuda.
The steamship ''Trinidad," arriving at
New York on Saturday, March 24, had on
board only 179 boxes of lily flowers. The
eonsiguors evidently curtailed their ship-
ments, anticipating that the vessel would
not get in on time for the buds to be sold
for Easter decoration. The consignees
were chiefly those mentioned in our last
issue.
In order to probe this matter to the bot-
tom, and to lay before our readers the
names of parties in Bermuda forwarding
these lily flowers, we have this week been
making thorough investigations, with the
following results : We have learned from
a reliable source that among the firms
sending over lily buds are : R. Bar-
rel, H. A. Grantham, W. H. & C. P. Con-
yers, Sunnylands ; W. H. Allen ; Outer-
bridge; G. W. West. As far as we have
been able to glean the largest shippers are
Allen, Grantham and Conyers. The bal-
ance of the Arms named have forwarded
more or less supplies to "tourists and
friends."
In a circular in our possession, issued by
W. H. Allen, Hamilton, Bermuda, we
note that he is "oflfering IJermuda Easter
lily buds for season 1894, securely' packed
and ready for shipment, in a box made for
the purpose. Each box will contain from
50 to 80 perfect blossoms, with stems 13 to
14 inches in length, and it the period of
transit be not over ten days they will ar-
rive at their destination in perfect order. "
There is also given a table of charges for
the various places mentioned, the price to
New York city being $3.75 per box ; to New
York State, $3.05 ; to Boston and Philadel-
phia, $3.00 per box, including charges
paid through to door.
"Boxes containing buds with stems two
feet long delivered in any city east of Co-
lumbus, Ohio, at $5.00 per box, all charges
paid." Mr. Allen says he can fill orders
from February 15 to June 1, and that his
"sales last season were over 1,100 box>es."
The imported flowers were examined by
us, and it is evident that many have been
cut from the largest and best bulbs, iu
some cases as many as ten buds being on a
single stem.
With the facts as presented in this issue
and our last, the American grower should
know how to act. If a decisive and united
step be taken, there is no reason why the
practice cannot be summarily stopped.
The present prices obtained for Harrisii
flowers barely repay the first outlay and
trouble of growing them, and the Bermuda
competition still loners these prices, the
supplies, to a very considerable extent,
being handled by dry goods firms, which,
as has been already shown, undersell the
regular florist, and whose customers are
not by any means people who would not
patronize the latter, but are the most de-
sirable class of customers.
The Russell Fund.
The movement started to raise a fund in
behalf of the widow and children of the
late Thos. L. Russell (Peripatetic) has pro-
gressed very nicely during the past week,
and many of his old friends have sent in
substantial amounts. The treasurer of
the fund, Mr. Joseph Magill, care of the
Florists' Exchange, to whom checks
may be made payable, will promptly ac-
knowledge the receipt of all contributions.
New York.
The Cut Flower Exchange,
Trade here this week was easy, just
about suiBcient flowers coming in to meet
the demand. Easter business was good,
the prices quoted in last issue holding.
Harrisii and callas are now selling at $6,
valley from $2.50 to $3. Among carnations
Daybreak and McGowan bring $3, other
kinds, according to quality, from $1 to $1.50
and $2. Dutch hyacinths are going well
at from $5 to $6, Romans at from $1.50 to
$2, Tulips bring $3 to $4, and paper white
and Von Sion narcissus $3. Baroness
Rothschild realizes the highest figure
among roses, viz.; $25; other hybrids go at
from $16 to $18.
Easter Notes.
The market for Friday and Satur-
day of last week, the so-called Easter mar-
ket, was one of the best that we have had
tor a long time. On Saturday, roses, such
as Mermet, Bride, Cusin, Watteville, and
Bridesmaid, reached as high as ten cents
for flrst-class stock. La France, 13c.;
Meteor, from 5 to 10c. : best American
Beauty, 60c.; Brunner, 50c.; Luizet, 15 to
3O0.; Magna, 10 to 35c. Tulips brought $3.
Carnations, 3, and in some cases, 4c. Smi-
lax, $10 to $13 per hundred, and asparagus,
$35 to $50. All the commissioia men were
loaded down with bulbous stock, particu-
larly in the case of Roman hyacinths and
Harrisii, but it could not be said that it
was first-class, especially the Roman hya-
cinths. Other things, which all the whole-
salers seemed to have large quantities of
are mignonette and rose geranium, which
had lo be carried over to the week foUow-
iog. Violets averaged about $7.50 per
thousand, and, in some cases, where they
were very fine, a dollar was obtained.
Azaleas went even brisker than in other
seasons ; good kinds of rhododendrons sold
well and were in fair demand, Lilacswent
well, as also did Dutch hyacinths, when
good, Harrisii lilies fell away from former
years. Genistas and hydrangeas were a
drag in the market, the latter meeting
with slowest sale of any plant offered.
Despite the hard times the report is en-
couraging. Prices were perhaps 15 to 20
per cent, lower.
Trade during the early part of this week
was good, owing to the few flowers which
were coming into the market, everything
having been cut so close the Saturday pre-
vious. Take business as a whole this
week, it is good, and flowers of all kinds
are selling for a fair price.
Thos. Young, Jr., 30 W. 24th st., is
handling very nice white lilac. It is being
readily taken up for wedding decorations.
Mrs. Whitney rose is in fair demand at
$1.50 per dozen blooms.
John Young, 53 W. 30th st., is receiving
some very fine Van Leeuwen carnations,
color carmine pink ; stems 20 to 24 inches
long. These are from the raiser, Mr. Van
Leeuwen, Garfield, N. J.
Richard K. Young, brother of Thomas
and John Young, has opened as a whole-
sale florist at 483 6th ave. Dick has for
some time past been associated with John
Young at 53 W. 30th st.
Some Easter Window Displays.
Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 Fifth
ave., made a neat window display. On the
left was a sloping bank of French lilac and
hybrid roses, with a monster white azalea
in the center. In the interior of store was an
irregular bank of Harrisii lilies, broken
here and there by groups of hydrangeas
and genistas; in one corner a splendid
group of hydrangeas. The conservatories
at the rear were flUed with well flowered
azaleas, genistas, roses, and other flower-
ing and foliage plants. Among the not
roses the most noticeable were Ulrich
Brunner, Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing,
Paul Neyron. The best varieties of azaleas
on exhibition were : Souv. Louis Van
Houtte, salmon pink ; Adelaide de Flan-
ders, delicate pale pink, with dark spots
in center ; Van der Cruyssen, cherry pink ;
Professor Liebieg, dense double red ; Prin-
cess Stephanie Clothilde, pure white, large
flower, with scalloped edges; Souv. de
FrauVerva9u,white,with;slight pink veins;
Appolon, large single white, very fine. A
fine rosy pink worthy of special notice is
Comtesse de Flanders. Seldom have we
seen a much finer collection of these
plants.
Thorley, on Broadway, had, as usual,
two elegant window exhibitions ; the one
on the left consisted entirely of Harrisii
lilies evenly grouped, the only color used
being three sea green silk sashes pendant
from brass supports of the three electric
lichts above. The same colored ribbons were
used to draw in the corners of the group ;
for simplicity and beauty this arrangement
would be hard to be beaten. On the right
hand were massed vari-colored azaleas. The
interior of store was beautifully filled with
a thin arrangement of azaleas, each tied
with ribbons of a color to harmonize with
that of the flower. This style was a relief
from the crowded groups so generally
seen.
Small & Son's window consisted of a
large basket of Harrisii lily, with salmon
pink ribbons as trimming; the center
raised slightly above a bed of rhododen-
drons, hydrangeas and spireas. The ceil-
ing and walls of store were draped with
asparagus and smilax. the interior being
filled with the usual Easter supplies. At
the extreme end of store was a bank of Har-
risii lily, raised almost to the roof. This
group from the entrance had a charming
effect. ^
Warendorff, Broadway, had a very at-
tractive display of Easter flowering plants
neatly arranged, and quite a orowdseemed
to gather around.
Hanft Bros, also had a nicely decorated
window of azaleas, genistas, callistemons,
hydrangeas, tulips and hyacinths.
Fleischmann, at the Hoffman House,
had a brilliant display, the interior of store
being especially so with its superb light
from 80 electric lamps reflected in mirrors.
The left hand window was entirely filled
with Harrisii lilies, while the right hand
window consisted of hydrangeas in splendid
color, relieved by three specimen plants ot
hybrid roses.
John M. Hodgson, 545 5th ave. The
interior of this store presented a remark-
ably pretty sight, being filled with the
choicest products of the season. The most
novel feature was the large hall 50x40 feet
at the rear of the store ; here the arrange-
ment took the form of a flower show, dis-
playing large groups to color ; genistas,
azaleas, white and pink, all to separate
colors ; hydrangeas and lilacs also formed
interesting features. This firm reports
trade first class, with a small reduction in
prices ; but a brisk demand, especially for
smaller plants. Azaleas and lilacs took
the lead, lilies dropping a little.
Alexander McConnell, 540 5tli ave.,
had his store well filled and quite a display
outside. Two monster genistas, standing
10 feet high , were great attractions. Mr.
McConneli had several important church
decorations, among them that of the
Church of Divine Paternity. The col-
ors used were green, white and yellow-
pillars of lilies, groups of white azaleas
and genistas. He reports trade as flrst-
class ; and this week has a wedding at
Madison ave. and a large decoration at 7th
Regiment armory.
McConnell & Grimshaw, 430 Madison
ave., report trade as excellent; they dis.
posed of the entire stock they bad laid in
On the whole, prices were slightly lower'
Geo. M. Stumpp, comer Madison ave."
and 58th St., had an extra store next door
for Easter, which was filled with plants.
Here also azaleas took the lead, and kal-
mias, lilac, spirEeas, ericas, all sold well.
In lilies a slight tailing off from previous
years was observed. Cut flower trade was
very good. Violets sold at $1 per bunch ;
Jacq. roses, 35c. each ; Baroness de Roth-
schild, 50e. to 75c.; Beauty, extra large, $1;
other roses, 25c.; 15,000 violets were dis-
posed of. Had the weather been fine Mr.
Stumpp said he would have beaten all rec-
ords. He had some rare samples of Den-
drobium nobile nobilius and D. phal«n-
opsis Schroderse, also Cattleyas.
J. N. Hauser & Sons, Madison ave., re-
port trade as very good, plant trade especi-
ally so. Several church decorations made
this firm busy. They also had the honor
of shipping a large order of azaleas as a
present to Mrs. Cleveland.
Chas. A. Dards, cor. Madison ave. and
44th St., says he has done as well this sea-
son as ever; in fact he soldoutcompletely,
disposing of 5,000 Harrisii lilies. Azaleas
and Dutch hyacinths in pots also went off
very well, some bringing as high as$l each.
The Broadway florists also seem Id good
cheer. Scallen, with his additional store,
cleared right ont of plants. He had some
exceptionally well grown Dutch hyacinths.
Warendorf had a great run on violets,
selling over 30,000. Browee, Hart, Hanft
and Foley, the Bowery, all report trade as
better than anticipated.
The march of new openings leads Har-
lem-wards. Ed. Bechamps, formerly at
Third ave., has opened a store on Colum-
bus ave.
Charles Schnell has also opened a re-
tail store at 514 Columbus ave. He for-
merly was employed with Burns & Ray-
nor, wholesale florists, in whose service lie
had been since that firm commenced
business.
The decorations for the Seventh Regi-
ment ball were carried out by Alex. Mc-
Connell, Thorley, George M. Stumpp,
Siebrecht & Wadley, David Clark & Son
and Traendly. A description of the work
which in every case was artistically carried
out will be given next week.
The^ Klorist's Exchanged.
353
Farmer's Club of the American
Institute will give an exhibition of flowers Easter Cliimes.
Boston.
and plants in connection with their reg-
ular meeting on Tuesday, April 3, at 111-
115 W. 88th St. At that meeting Mr. C. L.
Allen of Floral Park, N. Y., will introduce
for discussion the subject of "Spring
Flowers and How to raise them." Several
prominent florists in this vicinity have
promised to exhibit.
Brooklyn,
Easter trade here was beyond the most
sanguine expectations. There was no ap-
preciable activity until Saturday morning,
after which a week's work had to be put
in daring one day. The supply of bulbous
flowers was equal to the demand, lilies and
tulips selling much better than had been
anticipated. There was a scarcity of roses,
carnations and violets ; many more could
have been disposed of. Perhaps the
■ greatest advance in prices was on carna-
tions ; $3 per 100 was the ruling figure. For
other flowers the prices were about the
same as last year.
Plants also sold well, the greatest call
probably being for azaleas. Hyacinths and
tulips in flats were readily taken up, as
also were potted Harrisii. Everybody
seems highly satisfied with the business
done, and though prices of plants ruled
somewhat lower than in previous years,
the number sold made up the deficiency in
that respect.
Since Easter, tradecontinuesfairly brisk.
Roses are still scarce, as also are white car-
nations. Valley and tulips are plentiful ;
smilax and asparagus are in demand
beyond the supply.
Easter Displays.
M. T. Keeitan, 410 Myrtle avenue,
makes a special display for Easter and
sends out many thousand invitations to
his friends and customers, providing for
their entertainment a rich feast of flowers
and music. Up to Wednesday, there had
been in two days over 10,000 people, 3,000 of
whom visited the store between seven and
eleven P.M.
The window is, as Mr. Keenan describes, a
Moorish arrangement and has a very pretty
effect indeed. A large mirror, together
with a very fine gold gaselier, gives an added
charm. Plants and flowers are arranged
with Harrisii at back, and palms, hydran-
geas, azaleas and white lilac graded into a
sloping bank, faced by handsome borders
of maidenhair fern and lily of the valley.
The store, which is 68 feet deep, is a per-
fect valley of flowering plants, either side
being filled to repletion with palms,
azaleas, hydrangeas, genistas, spiraeas,
roses. Von Sions, etc., mirrors adding to
the general effect.
A graceful arch leads past a bower of
Southern pine in which are hid the musi-
cians. In the conservatory is a very fine
collection of plants, both foliage and
flowering, many being well grown speci-
mens. Hydrangea hortensis were u nusually
flne, some plants showing as many as 20
massive panicles of bloom. Callistemon
speciosus, azaleas, rhododendrons and
hybrid roses were all very flne. The
orchids in flower were Cattleyas, Laelias,
cypripediums, also a very nice piece of the
king of dendrobes, Dendrobium Phalse-
nopsis Schroderee. Foliage and ornamental
plants included well colored dracaenas, an-
thuriums, Vriesia splendens. Rex begon-
ias, citrus, platyceriums, Adiantum
farleyense and other ferns, these all ar-
ranged in sloping stages, making together
a very pretty picture with its Chinese lan-
terns and electric light.
A greenhouse, 80x14 feet, looked exceed-
ingly bright with azaleas, geraniums,
tulips, hyacinths, heliotropes, begonias,
daisies, etc.
A. F. WACKER, Myrtle ave., makes a
very flne display. A gas jet design with
the word " welcome" bids the visitor enter
a perfect dell of flowers, including callas,
Harrisii, Deutzia gracilis, spirea and hya-
cinths. In the store proper, on raised
benches of cork, we find a handsome dis-
play of araucarias, cinerarias, tulips,
acacia, petunias and a host of other gay
foliage and flowering plants.
Post & Crawbuck, 862 Fulton st., had
no fault to find with Easter business, ex-
cept that they had not enough lilies or
azaleas. Their store was too small to han-
dle their customers. They say trade was
certainly much better than they had any
right to expect, having been in business
only two months. They decorated St.
Luke's Episcopal Church, Clinton ave.
JAHN, 12S Broadway, had a beautiful ex-
hibition of Easter plants which was much
admired by a large number of people.
J. V. Phillips, Fulton st., had a neat
window display. The interior of the store
was also nicely arranged, a terraced bank
of lilies. Marguerites, genistas and azaleas
interspersed with hydrangeas and spireas,
and flanked at either side with palms,
presented a fine effect.
The Easter trade fulfilled every ex-
pectation, and all report satisfactory re-
sults.
Some varieties were very plenty, includ-
ing lilies and bulbous stock and a fair
quantity remained unsold; but the general
result overcame this deficiency, leaving a
very small loss.
Longifloram and Harrisii lilies sold as
low as 15c. per flower at retail on Satur-
day, a cut of 10c. to 15c., which was the
lowest price ever received for the same
quality of flowers previous to this year.
Roses sold very evenly, but more red and
hybrids could have found a good market.
Carnations were scarce all through the
week, and were considered very good prop-
erty.
At the retail stores a steady trade com-
menced early in the week and not until
Sunday noon did any one think of quit-
ting. While there was a very good cut
flower trade, potted plants had the call,
and constitute probably three-fourths of
the weeks' business.
Betailers' Doings.
On March 27 a number of designs,
estimated at over 100, was made for the
funeral of Harry M'Gleneu, late manager
of the Boston "Theatre.
The pulpit platform of the Church of the
Unity was completely hidden by the im-
mense display of flowers. W. A. TWOMBLT
had charge of the arrangement and con-
tributed upwards of 80 designs. A slant-
ing cross of white roses, lilies and valley, 5
feet high, was the centerpiece or keystone
to a solid arch reaching to the floor and
spreading almost the width of the church.
W. E. Doyle made a miniature stage
with curtain " rung down " of Bride roses,
hyacinths, lilies and violets. Several large
crosses and mounds also came from this
firm,
Galvin Bros, had several designs of
merit, including three large crosses and a
number of baskets and bunches tied with
ribbon.
J. Newman & Son obtained orders from
the Boston Herald and Press Rifie Asso-
ciation. The first was an open book on
tree stump standing five feet high and the
same in width. This design was composed
of white milkweed as a base and was trim-
med with white roses and lilies. The
second design stood eight feet high repre-
senting a heart, of Jacqueminot and
Meteor roses, with center of red immor-
telles on a placque of galax leaves and
asparagus. The words " A Friend of the
Friendless" was worked in white carna-
tions in the centre.
Proprietors and employes of the Trans-
cript, Olobe, Herald and Journal sent
nearly all of above designs.
Fred. Mathieson, of Clematis Brook,
has a house of Grace Wilder just in which
are equal to any of the new pink carna-
tions.
In the midst of the Easter rush Ed.
Welch, of Welch Bros., received an addi-
tion to his family of a big bouncing boy.
The Spring exhibition at Horticulttiral
Hall commenced this week. Though the
weather is cold a good show is promised.
F. W.
The Flower Show.
While the bad weather has some-
what interfered with the display in the
lower hall, yet that in the upper one is as
large and superb in quality and coloring
of the flowers as was ever seen at one of
these exhibitions of the Society, and in
many respects it excels previous ones, es-
pecially in the quality of the plants on the
tables.
Three tanks, containingfinespeoimens of
the Ouvirandra fenistralis, one each from
Mr. James E. Cowles, of the estate of Mr.
Fairman Rogers, of Newport, R. I., Mr. D.
F. Roy, of the estate of Mr. E. S. Converse,
and Mr. C. M. Atkinson, of the estate of
Mr. John L. Gardner were particularly at
tractive.
Carnations were exhibited by George
Sanderson, William Nicholson, F. A.
Blake, L. H. Foster, Peter Fisher & Co.,
H. K. Southworth, B. G. Bridge, Welch
Bros., J. A. Foster, Edwin Shepard & Son
and Joseph Tailby, the latter showing a
fine new red seedling.
In roses, Mr. Lawrence Cotter, from the
estate of Mr. Chas. V. Whitten, exhibits
fine vases of the Mme. Hoste and Meteor.
Mr. J. P. Spaulding also has four or five
vases of choice blooms. Mr. Geo. M. An-
derson exhibits dishes of pansies of excel-
lent colorings, as also does Mr. Denys
Zirngiebel. The grand exhibit of cut roses,
some 50 varieties, displayed by Mr. James
Comley, from the estate of Mr. Francis
Brown Hayes, was much admired.
Very fine exhibits of hyacinths in pans
and pots were sent by E. S. Converse, and
C. Jackson Dawson had a nice display of
tulips and narcissus. On the platform the
latter gentleman had a magnificent exhi-
bition of azaleas, tulips, primulas, hya-
cinths, lilies, and hardy fiowering decidu-
ous and evergreen shrubs.
Orchids were sent by Thomas Greaves,
gardener to Mr. E. W. Gil more ; by Wm.
Martin, gardener to Mr. N. T. Kidder ; C.
M. Atkinson, gardener to Mr, John L.
Gardner, and Edward Butler, gardener to
Mrs. H. P. Durant.
Kenneth Finlayson, from the estate of
Dr. C. G. Weld, has a very flne colleolion
of 15 plants of as many varieties of cycla-
men, as well as some fine freesias. A nice
display of cut Bowers was sent by Mes-
dames E. M. Gill and A. D. Wood.
On the tables in the center of the hall
most of the bulbous plants in their differ-
ent classes are arranged. On the first table
are violets in bunches from Harry S. Rand,
Nathaniel T. Kidder and Charles Jackson
Dawson. Here are fine collections of cin-
erarias, greenhouse plants and evergreen
shrubs in bloom, and another excellent
display of grand colored cinerarias, nar-
cissus and Lilium longiflorum and Har-
risii. The contribution of Dr. C. G. Weld
consists of azaleas, cinerarias, Lilium
longifiorum and Harrisii, hyacinths in
pans and pots, auriculas and ixias; Rea
Bros, have a large assortment of primulas,
and \V. S. Ewell & Son have a large and
varied assortment of all kinds of bulbous
flowers. Nathaniel T. Kidder has a re-
markably showy and well-grown lot of
hyacinths in pans and pots, and some fine
tulips, and John L. Gardener, pans aud
pots of hyacinths, tritonia and primroses.
Some of the largest and finest cyclamen
seen for some time at these exhibitions,
it ever before, are exhibited by George M.
Anderson, who has also some nice hya-
cinths. Fuller particulars next week.
Buffalo.
Easter Echoes.
General indications would be that
the trade of last year, though large com-
pared with previous records, will be
eclipsed thi^ season in the amount of busi-
ness done by a 35 per cent, increase, and
that on a conservative estimate, some
tradesmen placing it much higher, as in
many individual cases it much surpassed
this increase. The limit of the business to
be done, especially on Saturday, actually
was measured only by the supply of stock
in hand or the ability of the working forces
to get customers attended to. In handling
a large trade in such a rush the impossi-
bility of being able to guage supply with
existing outgoes, and calls ahead on orders,
might have worked to disadvantage to
some, who still had good supplies in hand
on Sunday morning. But such was no
sooner located by nearby craftsmen, than
it was quickly picked up, finding a ready
sale.
A scarcity of roses all along the line and
all the week was noticeable, on Saturday
amounting almost to a dearth. Carna-
tions did much better, the demand being
fairly supplied, and commanding $8.50 per
100 for run of good quality stock ; $3 for
choice, and S3.50 to $4 for Daybreak. Vio-
lets, quite indifferent in size, came in in
large numbers. Best ordinary brought $1,
a few extra $1.25 and $1.50, while many
poorer grades, and some, we regret to
notice, was on account of old age, sold at
$5 to $7.50 per 1,000, and really were dear at
that.
Church decorations in organized shape
were called for lightly, and nearly all trads
was "store trade" in individual purohasese
The general stock of L. Harrisii plant,
were disposed of, but cut blooms of the
same and callas went slow, and of these
and some bulb stock of common quality
part remained on hand.
DANIEL B. Long's commission house was
active the last three days of the week, and
at the comparatively low-going prices, re-
ports a trade for the week exceeding in
amount of sales that of Christmas week,
and sufficient too, to also make April sales
of flowers exceed those of December. Aside
from poor violets, the bulk of the stock re-
ceived was good in quality, some carna-
tions showing a bit over-age and maturity.
The weather happened to favor business
most remarkably, and no doubt was the
leading cause of the large trade done, it
being balmy and pleasant, with clear skies.
The later cold spell has this week affected
the supply of bloom, which, in the main,
is short.
Retailer's Corrected Expressions.
E. J. Mepsted, Great Scott's mana-
fer : "One-third larger than last year, and
had to handle it all at the store, plants
and all."
S. A. Anderson : "Couldn't well have
done more in one day. Seemed as though
I'd never sell all the violets, but I did, and
got all the extra good ones I could, which
went as well."
W. J. Palmer, Jr.: 'If we could only
work more help to waiting on customers,
but it seems impractical."
J. StAPFLINGER : "Thought I'd get
stuck with Harrisii plants, but see the
beggarly few there are left."
G. Stewart : "Did I expect so much in
this, my first year ? Well, 'tvvas an ova-
tion almost."
C. P. Christensen (on Saturday even-
ing): "See that window full of plants?
Could we have had them here at three
o'clock instead of just at seven, not one
would be left."
Geo. D. Hale: "Too tired to say any-
thing. A rest 1 need, that's conclusive
enough."
J. H. Rebstock : "Keeping four retail
places stocked and agoing resulted in some
business you may bet, and way ahead of
my largest expectations."
D. O'CONNELL (smilingly): "Do you
think it can ever be as good again ? "
J. F. Bakth: "Next year I'll have
enough stock, and not waste my time, en-
ergies and shoe soles between my store
and the commission stores."
Millet Bros.: "Were well prepared, we
supposed, but not too much at all."
S. Pickelman : "My Easter trade was
good. I didn't get stuck on anything."
Adams & Nolan : "Four o'clock in the
morning putting up orders. Acts speaks
louder than words can tell, you know."
ViDI.
Newark, N. J.
The store of Cabl Voight, at 426 Morris
ave., was burglarized on Saturday night,
March 34 ; aud the safe, in which was $400
and a gold watch, was carried away by
the thieves to be "cracked" at leisure.
Auction Sales.
At sale held by August Kolker & Sons, 207
Greenwich at., New Yorii, uu Tuesday, Marcli
37, dwarf low-budded roses brought 8e. lo:i6u.;
standard roses, from 30c. to 45c.: hybrid rhodo-
dendrons, OUc; bydraugeas, 5c. to 8c.; standard
hydrangeas, 20c, to 3Sc.; Aziilea mullis, Stic;
magnolias, 80c. to $1.30; ji'ladiuJus, $1, aud
tuberoses, 50c. per lOo.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aepovagus— Page 3(51 col.
Aiictiou Sale
Beconia— Page 345. col.
col. 2; p. 354, col. i\ p. 362, col. 1, 2.
349, col. 3. 4: p. 351,
. -.2.
etc.— f age 345, col. 3; p.
p. 369,001.1,2,8,4.
-Title page; n. 314. col. 1, 2. i
p. 354, col. 4; p. 357, col. 4; p. 3413,
col. 1, 2: p. 350. 2. 4; p. 1
. 350. col. 3; p 351. col. 2: p. 302, col. 3.
-Page 345. col. 4; p. 349, col. 4:
-. . ___ col. 2: ■■"" -' -
-Page 350, col. 4.
_ age "" ' ■
p. 350, col. 4.
Out [flowers— Page 345, col. 4;
p. 819, col. 4;
p. 348, col. 1, 2;
p.35r.col 2,3: p. 560, col. 1, 2, 3,4; p, 361, col. 1, 3,4
rative fcioods— Title page; p. 355, col. 4.2. 3. 4;
1; p. 357, col. 3. 3.
Title Page; p. 355, col. 2,1
UrnB, Etc.- Tille
Hall In8urniice-Page351, col. 2.
Hardy Plants, Shrubs, Climbers, e
319, col. 3, 4; p. 350, col. 3, 4; p. 362, col. 1,2.
BeatliiK Apparatus— Page 359, col. 1
Insecticides and Funniicldes— Title pag* ; p. .150,
col. 1, 2, 3. 4; p. 355. col. 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 301, col. i, 2, 3, 4.
. ;page 351, col. 3. 4; p. 362, col. 4.
dscnpe Gardeners-Page .301, col. 4,
ling Tubes-Page-
Mushrooiii— Page 351, col. 3, 4.
Nursery Stock— Page 345, col. :
p. 354 col. 3, 4: p. 357, col. 2.
Orchid- Title page; p. 357, col. 2.
Pansy— Page 345, col. 3; p. 350, col. '
Seeds— Title page;
Silkaline— Page 355, col. 1.
col. 1, 2, 3.
Page :ffil, col- 4.
sprinKiers- Page 359, coi. 1,4.
STveet Peas- Page 344, col. 1, 2, 3.
Tool", Implements, etc.— Page 359, col. 1.
Veaetnbie Seeds, Plants, etc.— Title page; p.
ol. 1,2,3; p. 351, col. 3,4; p. 862.001. 3.
ntilating Appnr
-Page 359, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Wants— Page 340, col. 3; p. 366, col. 1.
354
The KloRIS^X'S EXCHANOii.
Summer Flowering Plants for Florists.
Daring the Summer flowers are always
scarce ; that is, flowers suitable for mak-
ing up. Among roses there are very few
that are of any use in warm weather.
Niphetos is the best of the white roses, and
if it is shaded slightly from the sun pro-
duces some fair flowers. La France is a
very good Summer rose and one that does
better the second season than tbe first.
Perle is also a good Summer rose, and
comes in very useful. Souvenir tie Mal-
maison is one of the best of all the Au-
tumn flowering varieties. Old Duchess de
Brabant, if planted out in a solid bed and
given a little shade will tbrow a good
many flowers in Summer and comes in
very useful for making up. To get a con-
tinued crop of bloom in Summer the
monthly class of roses is best. Of course,
as these are not hardy, they should be
pegged down and covered for the Winter
to protect them.
A very good plan is to take up some old
bouvardia and plant them out of doors,
and they will produce a good crop of
bloom. Of course the flowers should be
cut before the sun is up, and if dipped in
water and put in the ice box, will keep
fairly well. They are useful in funeral
work. The bouvardia in the greenhouse,
it shaded and given plenty of water, will
flower well in Summer.
If your carnations are not too much ex-
hausted, you can carry them through the
Summer by shading the hou.=ie lightly,
mulching the plants and not allowing
them to dry out.
A bed of Lilium candidum will give
quite a lot of flower and lasts in bloom
quite a while. L. longifiorum is another
that does well, only it should have a little
protection in Winter, as I do not think it
is as hardy as some lilies.
Plant out your old bulbs that you have
forced, and the next season they will throw
you quite a good many flowers.
The hollyhocks are useful for cutting,
although I can't say that I admire them
when used in a design ; they are too stiff
and papery to please me, but when flowers
are scarce we cannot be too particular.
Kceniga maritima fl. plena, the double
sweet alyssum, is useful for cutting, and
should be planted freely.
The iberls, or candytufts, also come in
handy.. If grown in cold frames they will
come in flower much earlier than those
sown out of doors.
A few rows of tuberoses are desirable
where you have much funeral work.
Spiraea or Astilbe Japonica is a plant
that does well out of doors for cutting
from; only plant it in the most moist piece
of ground you have.
Bucharis Amazonica throws a good
Summer crop of flowers in the greenhouse
which comes in handy for funeral work.
Gladioli are indispensable for Summer
cutting, especially the light colored varie-
ties. By making successive plantings from
March until July you have them in flower
all Snmmer. Plant at least six inches
deep and be sure that all manure used for
them is well rotted. Gladioli do well on
any land except the heaviest clay.
A low of heliotrope is good to cut from ;
plant both the white and the dark varie-
ties.
Asters should be sown for a succession
of bloom, the flrst to be pot plants, next
batch from boxes, and then from seed sown
out of doors in the open ground.
Sweet peas should also be sown in suc-
cession, so as to prolong the season as
much as possible.
Balsams are handy, but I have never
met any one who was in love with the job
of stemming balsam flowers ; yet it has to
be done.
There are times when dahlia flowers
come in useful ; so it is well to have a
small batch of them, especially the white
ones, for funeral work. The colored varie-
ties are not of much use for the florist.
Solanum jasminoidesis a half hardy vine
of tjreat value for cut flowers and should
have a place where it can roam at will
over a trellis.
A bed of flowering begonias will give a
good many flowers during tbe Summer
months. Plant out your old stock olants
and they will pay tor the room. Campanu-
las are very useful for cutting, especially
the pink or white varieties. Like other
biennials they may be sown where they
are to remain any time after mid-Summer,
or in Spring for transplanting.
Clerodendron Baltouri isagood Summer
flowering greenhouse plant, and at times
its bright colored panicles of bloom are
very useful.
Cosmos bipinnatus, if sown in the Au-
tumn, the young plants protected in a
cold frame tor the Winter, and planted out
early in Spring, will come m bloom much
earlier than Spring sown plants.
Eupatorium should be grown quite ex-
tensively for Summer cutting, as it comes
in useful to make a ground to back up bet-
ter flowers. Elegans is useful, but the
best one is E. ageratoides, ournative white
snake root. It is very tree flowering and
does best when well shaded.
Hyacinthus nandicans is entirely hardy
and is useful for cutting in mid-Summer.
The German and Japan iris are good for
cutting from during Summer months.
They require a rich soil and if plenty of
water he given them they last in flower tor
a long time. I. iberica is rather more
dwart than most of tbe varieties and is a
most desirable species. Gloxinias are
very free flowering Summer bulbs and
have the advantage ot blooming when
other flowers are scarce, so that they are
valuable for decoration or tor cutting.
Passiflora ccerulea alba (syn. Constance
Elliott) is one ot the finest hardy flowering
vines. It resembles the type in everything
save that the flowers are pure white.
Hydrangeas should be grown as they
last a long time in full beauty, and tbe
large terminal heads being made of nu-
merous .small florets , they can be used to
great advantage by the florist. For the
delicate pink use H. cyanoolada or H. hor-
tensis rosea. For white, H. Thos. Hogg,
H. paniculata grandiflora, or H. stellata
fimbriata. For red, H. nigro picta or H
rubra plena. This is a beauty with double
bracts of rich rosy red, and is entirely
hardy.
Abutilon Boule de Neige comes in very
useful at times when other flowers are
scarce.
Phlox decussata hybrida is one of the
best of all the phloxes for cutting, as it is
of dwarf compact habit and very free ; it
is a perpetual bloomer, flowering from
Spring until Autumn.
For Summer work Asparagus plumosa
and plumosa nana are unsurpassed , as they
last well no matter what the weather is.
Smilax is not so satisfactory a crop in hot
weather. Jas. S. Taplin.
. A Harbinger.
'Twas early in the morning when
I heard that rooster boom,
And dreaming of the Spring, I said :
" The crow cuss is in bloom."
— Detroit Free Press.
CRAPE VINES PLo^'giVs,
With Canes, 4 to 0 feet Iomk. 5 000 Concords,
3 years old, 15.00 per 100.
The Win. II. Moon Co.. Marr!>..rilr<.. i<„
Propagation of Araucarias.
These are somewhat diflicult and slow to
propagate, hence the short supply and
high price. The araucaria can be pro-
duced from seed or from cuttings. A. ex-
celsa does fairly well from seed, but never
makes so good a plant as does the head
cutting or rooted top.
Seed may be sown in shallow boxes, in
coarse, loamy soil ; keep in a shady cool
place— either a cold house or a cold frame
will do. It will require some patience
after seed sowing, as sometimes many
months elapse between that date and flrst
potting ; however, when plants are large
enough to handle they should be potted in
small pots, being careful not to break the
small, straight roots. Pot moderately Arm
in good sound loam, grow on in a cool
house or frame.
The better mode of propagation is from
head shoots or leads. These can be best
obtained from a plant that has been headed
back. A cut back plant produces much
the best cuttings and more of them ; hence
the need ot keeping a few plants in stock
for such a purpose. The present is a good
time to take any leads that can be spared ;
take them below the second whorl ; make
a straight sharp cut, but take off no foliage
Make a mixture of nice light friable soil
andflU a two-inch pot, or, it the cutting be
large, athree-inch pot. Be careful that the
potiswelldrained. Insert tbe cuttingin this
soil and make it very Arm. Select a good
warm spot in thepropagating house ; cover
the bench with good clean sand, which
should be deep enough to plunge the cut-
ting pot entirely, leaving it level with the
rim. Keep the sand moderately moist, but
always endeavor to have a light, dry, warm
atmosphere at the base of cutting ; it will
then be found to callous betterand quicker
than when kept wet at the base. Mois-
ture must also be supplied to the tops, and
in this respect they must never suffer, in
order to retain moisture it is best to cover
tbe whole bench with large panes ot
glass or sash; this raised above
the cuttings, say two or three
inches clear, will create the right kind of
atmosphere and hold the moisture better.
It possible, keep the bottom heat about 67
degrees, top heat, 70 to SO degrees.
Varieties.
There are now over thirty varieties
in existence; one American firm has S2
varieties in its collection. The kinds
mostly used and best adapted for decora-
tive and commercial purposes are, flrst,
Araucaria, excelsa. It stands the most
hardship of any.
A. compacta, with its heavy color and
compact nabit, makes it the most beauti-
ful of all. A. excelsa glauea is very choice.
In fact, the whole of the varieties are
beautiful, but the price of some of them is
prohibitive. I noticed a small piece of A.
Hulei Niepraska marked at S200.
When established the araucaria delights
in a cool, moist atmosphere, at say 45 to 55
degrees. J. w.
ftlRE FLORIDl FLOWERS
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
WHFN WHmwc trzWTlOH THe FLOHIST'S EXCHAHCr
Headqmirtcn for
tbe Bnnt Id
tbo World .
Oasis Nursert Co,, Thos. GriffiR, Mgr,, Wfstbury Sia,, L.I.
Strawberry Plants and Pearl Tuberoses.
OUR SPECIALTIES.
.^"■nifif^nn^".' the very lowest rates. Have fully
;^,UUU. UOOAspuracriis Roots, the best that can
be grown. Varieties, Malnietto, Barr'3 Phila. Mam-
moth and Conover's Colossal. 130,000 June
Hufldefl Feacli, of best leading sorts, includine
iarEely ot Elberta, new Crosby and Champion. Also
Apricot ana Plum, In addition to our usual stock
of one year old from the bud. Special prices quoted
upon application.
ALEX. PULLEN, "J'c^J's^e'ries. Milford, Del.
WHEW WRITING MEHTIOH THE FLOHIST'S EXCHAHGr
I=*OI«,
Several thousand
BOSTON MARKET LETTUCE PLANTS
Which have wintered over in frames.
Asparagus, two year, tine. Sf rawberry Plants,
in variety. Prices on application.
F. SETH WIARD,
Yalesville, N. Haven Co., Conn.
500,000
No. 1 Strawberry Plants,
Such Varieties as
Chas. Downing, Crescent, Wilson (pure).
May Kins, Warfleld and Michel's Early, at
$1.60 per lUOO.
Sharpless, Gandy, Cubach, Kentucky,
Mcelt's Early (Uest Early), Yale, Middle-
fleltl, Lovett'8 Early and Shuster's Gem, at
t2.0O per 1000, all put up in No. 1 order and
securely packed.
2 yr. Concord Grapes, at $10.00 per 1000.
87*00 plrl™. ^''^P'"'"-^' No. 1 planta.
No. 2 Dwarf Pearl Tuberose, good
flowerins? bulbs, $3.00 per 1000; 2000 for $5.00.
bend for circular.
CHAS. BLACK, Highistown, N. J.
«yHFN WRITING MEPlTlOB^ THE FLORIST'S EXCHANRF
to late. iTlce «4.00 per l.COO.
Gaudy.— Thebest; well tested, very late kind; fruit
very large, high color, very firm and fine qualily.
Extra strong plants, $1.00 per 1.000.
Pearl TiiberoseS) selected bulbs. J to R iucb, $G 00
per 1.000; No.^. good bulbs, 3 to4 inch, $4.00 per 1,0U0.
B. EBDFIBLD, BdgQwood Greeahousfls, QLENSIDE. PA.
WHEH WRITING MEWTION THg fLQRIST'S EXCHANGE
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVER MAPLES, from 8 to 12 feet
very handsome and straight.
5000 SUGAR, NORWAY and SYCAMORE
MAPLES, 8 to 13 feet, choice.
10,000 CAROLINA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to 14 feet, very fine. Als<)
trees of larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees. Prices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisvilla, Pa.
-e^GOOD STOCK.F^
.■5J^ " G>6 2 50 J800
White 04
" 8
Scotch i}4
Larch, European..
Poplar Balsam.
Birch, Common
Chestnut, Horse
I Mapte. Norway
Weigel'ii
inches 0 75
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.
WHEN WBrriNO MEMTIOW THE flORIST-S EXCHANGE
\3SM
Fruit and Ornamental.
Grapes, Shrubs, Roses, for _
Aivarded Several Medals at the World's lUir. Catalogue .Free.
Ellwanger & Barry,-"'Ao?he''/,e''rrNf v!""
STORRS & HARRISON CO.. Painesvilir^o. I
^ 'Wbolesale Nurserymen and Florists, ♦
t ?™?n,,''iS?hoV*''Jf ^iS"^^ °' ^™"?„?°'> Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Eosea as can be i
t 'r-e^e^'arV'Sp^on'denTeMSe!,.'"""™ ^"^'^ ^°^ """- "' ^'^'^ Teif^n.^iT'^'
nil: New Apple, Pear and Nuf Trees.
Starr, the largest earfy apple; Paragon, andotherTahiablesorli
less, beneca and Japan Golden Ru.sspt.t Ppars in ,.niio/.*i/^n
S6 YEARS.
300 ACRES.
d other valuable sorts. I.incoln Core-
collections at reduced rates.
rryapple; Parage...,
.fS. .''"P*" Golden Russett Pears
^ ' , Mammoth, Paragon, and other chestnufs
NtJTS-Parrys Giant, Ped-„-„, .... .„.„«„,
Walnuts-rrench, Parisian Japan, English and Amercian. Pecans, Almonds and
Filberts. El^agnns, tongipes. Hardy Oranges, Dwarf Kocky Mt.Clierrles.
from insects, black knot
rants, Etc. SHADE TKEES-Imm'ense stock of Poplars and"Mapb
,_ Ornamental Shrubs and Vines. «3i-lllu8tr8ted Descriptive Catalogue Free.
=~ POMONA NURSERIES. WILLIAM PARRY, PARRY. N. J.
CAROLINA POPLAR.
The nio.st rapid in growth of any good Shade Tree and one of the very best for
Street and Avenne Planting where quick results are desired.
6 to 8 ft., Straight and Stocky, $ 7.00 per 100; $ 60.00 per 1000
8 to 10 ft., " " " 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per 1000
10 to 12 ft., " " " 12.00 per 100
per
100.00 per 1000
CAR LOTS AT STILL LOWER RATES.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
The^ f^lortst's exchange,
355
CHOCOIvATB COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
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Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
30 cents a pound.
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COLiUMBUS, OHIO.
Tbe largest maiiufiiolurers ot these goods
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JOHN C. MEYER & CO..
ISOtlsSt., ofTSummorSt., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Hou.ses.
WHEN WRITINQ MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
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FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
Published by DAN'L B. LONG,
Buffalo, N. Y , can be supplied
by any of the following agents:
N. F. McCAKTHY Si CO.,
No. ] Music Hall Place, Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS., - - - Boston, Mass.
r. E. McAllister.
33 Bey Street, Now York City.
REUD & ki:l.i.i;r,
1S!2 W. 35tli Street, New York City.
MARSCHUETZ&CO., - - - Vliila., Pa.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., - rliila.. Pa.
E. H. HUNT, - TO Lake Street, Chicago.
J. C. VACGHAN, - - - - Cliicago.
T. P. KEBNAN, - 40 Lake Street, Cliicago.
C. A. KCEHN, lias Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
Priced Gatalogue Free on Application.
This box, 18x30x12, made In t
with flrst order of '500 lette
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
-t-* >^sv C3 ^ rvj "
A. EOIKER & SONS 5™ I'^M S-.Ui Jl'^iVynvi;
F.E. McALllSTEK N™ ^ork. lUMH, B. LOMi
A.llEBBHANN 415 E. 34th St., New Yorli. I JAS, VICK',^ l>ONS.
N. P MCCARTHY A Co.,
1 Music Hall Place, Boslon, Mass.
GEO. A. SCTHEKLAND,
G7 Bronifleld Street, Boston, Mass.
WELCH BKOS 2 Benenn St., Boston, Mass.
MAKSCHDETZ & CO 24 K. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
1: DE FOREST ELY & CO.; 1024 Market St., 1-l.ila. I .1. A.SDlMKRS, Toronto, Ont. (Agt. for Canada.
Address N. F. MCCARTHY, Treasurer and Manaeer I Music Hall Place
Factory. I 3 Green Street. Me^.tion Paper. BOSTON, MASS.
i« Lake St., Chicago, III.
.Buffalo, N. Y.
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. n. PERRY .t CO., Warren St., Syracuse, N. Y.
A. C. KE,M> I I.L, 116 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio.
ll.SI]M>ERBRlJCH,4th&WttlnutSI.CIncinnatU0.
C » KUEIIX .,..1123 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
T W W«on&SOJi,Clh&HarBiiallSt.Ricliniond,>a
WISCONSI.V F1.0IIAL EXCHANGE,
181 Mason Street, Milwaukee, »■•
V/. 0. KRICK, 1287 B'way, B'klyn, N. Y.
Agents: J. C.VauBhan, Chicago; H. Bayeradorfer
A Co., Phlla.; N. Steffena, New York; Aug. Rolkcri
Sons, New Ti.rk; Ed. S. Schnild, Washington DC_;,
Jaa. Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y.i T. W. Woc;d *
Oons. Richmond. Va.; J. A. Simmers. Toronto, Onl.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
lahel and renew before your subscrip-
jg^ The Best Advertising Medium for you is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANQE. Why ? Because it meets
more of your customers than any other paoer.
SNOW ROSTIG^
^WI'FICO.
Make the Finest and
Cheapest Rustic work
on the market.
FLORISTS'
BASKETS
AND STANDS
OUR SPECIALTY.
134 Bank Street,
W&TERBURY, CONN.
Send for List and Prices.
F. E. McAllister,
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, NE^W YORK.
NORWICH, CONN,
I wish to s.iy tliat 1 have received ten
dollars of orders from my advertisement
in your paper, Vi'liere 1 have received one
from any other advertising medium. It
seems to hit the nail just where you want
'*''"*• STEPHEN Crane.
FORSEEDSMENOEY-TOEACCODUST
r 5 Pound Packages, ^^tJtltl^J^':^
PACKED \ 24 Packages in h, ^^ SJOOTHOFFi
I A CASE. 331 Madison Av.,N.Y.C.
356
The Florist's Exchange.
March 19, 1894.
NOTICE
is hereby glyen that the partnership lately
subsisting between Henrt Hdghes and
Charles B. Stenson, of Uniontown, Pa.,
under the firm name of Hughes & Stenson,
Florists, was dissolved on the 13th day of
March, 1894, by mutual consent.
All debts owing to the said partnership are
to he renewed by tlie said Henry Hughes, and
all demands on the said partnership are to be
settled and paid by him.
The said business will be continued at the
same places as heretofore by said Hughes.
Henry Hughes.
Charles E. Stenson.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
! words), each
POSITION wanted, by a practical aeedsman, havi
a thorough knowledBe of all details perialnli,^
to the Seed and Bulb buslnesB, speaks Oerman and
English. Address Seedsman. 44, care this paper
house culture. Special in cyclamen. "Best "refer-
ences from Germany. Address S. W., 483 Dean St.,
QITUATION wanted, in store or commercial place
"well experienced In srowinE Roses. Carnations!
and general florist stock. Also good cut flower
worker. Accustomed to deal with ladles Good
reference. Western States preferred. F J, No
2 Cross St., New London, Conn.
glTpATION wanted, by youna man, single, under-
f stands well how to raise Eoses and cut flowers-
also out-door gardeninK; not afraid of work. FirstI
I. O., Madison, N.J
class references. Addr
piKST-CLASS florist wants situation, to take
i„ oha.rEe, or would run a place on shares. Age 32°
Box 2,lb5, Fairmont Station, Philadelphia Pa
A \ OIJNQ German woman, daughter of a gardener
-f- wishes position with some florif •-• 'i,"'5'MS"sr.
Address MKg. WBLDE, 543 13th
""""■""■ A. and B, New York.
s florist in New York]
WANTED. ?,',"?,?.,'95'<'''''lKe?». K»ot-
Branched and Tl «mi'i'{?oei, in'excta'nge l
Verbenas and Paosies. See ad\,^ u^ku ^yo wnie
"""" K^FI'^9?' & SONS, WhoKk
1 page 296,
FTorIs-ts:9TuaberS'lt:;"lJl,c'S, S"?" "
of buying
...-^,.,.„ ttoujuii J^luriHG BCStaO-
hshment, (6,000 to 8,000 feet
°» yj'"e"5stock; with the privilege
Address W. B , care of this paper.
IVANTED.
5000 SEMPERVIVUMS & ECHEVERIAS
E. &. KAU, *"'h%nS^r St. Joseph, Mo.
WHEW WRITIMG MENTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TO LET.
A Cottage and Greenhouses. Inquire at
Mr. Rathbuin, Madison, N. J. "'1""^'' ^^
FOR SALE. Three Greenhonses, with stock,
Ohl^"B°utn1.,'°"'; S '^■™'"'''*'t?n?s"n'^^^^^^^^^^
in tSWn^°Prlcc low to o',?,S i," ™''- ?° other flfrS
care " Florists' ExchanBe." ' ^<""'i=s» *'•■'•.
Insertion will be given in this column
toaUcornmanlcahons free from aniryius;
but the opinions expressed do not neces
sn.rii.y reflect our own.
Longcope's Strain of Violets.
Bditor Flnrtsts' Exchange:
Your correspondent "M." neslectefl to
state that the large violet grow# by me is
a sing e variety. It seems the impression
was given that it is a double. There would
be nothinK remarijable in the size if such
was the case, as I and many other grow-
Tdollaf'"''^ Louise have had them to cover
thi''Hlf'"'wu'''^'T°''2?'« ^* '•■ny price at
this time When I oSFer it for sale it will
be advertised in the regular way.
B. S. LONQCOPE.
Review of New Carnations,
Editor Florlsta'' UxOiange:
r ^w^°4 "'^f'' leisurely reading over Mr.
Hon!^; tw "i?^ ?^,V«"' °f ^e"- Carna-
tions, that he carefully gives the good and
bad points of the following varieties :
A?.?itS •^®"^''' Bouton d'Or, Goldflnch,
Adelaide Kresken and Annie Pixlev, Of
the fo lowing varieties only the good points
are given: Wm. Scott, Madime^S
Albertini and The Stuart. With Dncli
John when Its stock is "thoroughly
seected and boiled down to its normalcon-
dition It will prove in all respects as pro-
ductive as Lizzie McGowan." Whv not ex-
plain the trouble with Uncle John; what
^I^Z^f 'I ""' °^. ■'• °'' ^^"-t opinion are
we to form from the above explanation ?
) At ffems no reason for excluding this
^■}^l Review pf New Carnations." As
tor Ihe Staart, is this variety perfect ? If
nn'irt«^?°^V"'''' "'- '' .°?*' *«" "s Its weak
Albertini ""^ with Wm. Scott and
-t^^ !f ""^^u '■! .liearing both sides of the
story if such exists ; if not, we will be
n?fiI/'i°''{,'"'^''\?°'l,w'»iW tberefore be
"^ mntw'i^M''^^''vf- "^- Ward explain.
I latbush, N. Y. Dailledouze Bkos.
A far better way is to get the best seed
Lo'i ean procure from a responsible seed
merchant-not a trade packet for fifty
cents or a dollar, but something that has
to he weighted up five times with gold-
w,>,,M ""^ *''^/? ""^^^ ""e same care as you
IZ^^e''^^°Ji""' plant you think a great
aeal ot, and the next season you will have
something to show your friends that you
n?,r ^f% P'™^ °^- T'^e Pl«"ts ean be left
put of doors during the Winter with very
little covering and will bloom during Julv
and August. The best varieties of thesi
can be propagated by layers or cuttings.
1 he most satisfaction for atrial in hardy
ML'i^''°mt^°" ?".' set from the Grenadin
class. The seed is not expensive, and if
sown during the month of April or May
will make strong plants during the first
w^^?^ •^u'^^J:,""'™ °"t of doors during
Winter with little covering, and they will
give you during June and July of next
n7.^^Jl 'V^^ of dazzling scarlet double
r,?Zl Theysellat sight at 35 cents per
plant, and you will not regret growing
border carnations. %. EfsZE^
i'hiladelphia.
■ - TO RENT FOR 4 TERM OF YEiRS, - -
IN TORONTO, CANADik.
The Tictoria Grcenlioiises, with
or without stock, successful for
25 years. Steam and hot water
complete.
H. C. BUXTER'WORTH,
t^H?Nwm^;'*„.!"' Toronto, Caiiaaa.
FOR SALE.
A well-established ao years) Florist business
m built up section ot Philadelphia, inoludin-
Greenhouse and Store. Heason, retirement 1
sacrifice. Address for particulars,
C. CELLINA^
WH^ENwrnrmG*""'*'" " IP'^H^rtelphia, Pa.
FOR liiiKlALf
healthy Spring bedding plants in oerfect
fr"„T°^=?.'''''"' 1°'! eommanaing a good
trade Situated at entrance of largest
cemetery in Newark. N. J. Basy tefms
Possesion at once. Apply -^"sy <^erms.
E. HEI,MS,
4 Elizabeth Ave., cor. Clinton Ave
NEWARK, NEW .ERSEY
WHEN WRITINQ MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANrr
The Overhead Heating Topic.
Editur Florists^ Exchange :
I little thought what a hornet's nest I
was to raise about my ears when I penned
that Item about overhead heating at Mr S
?>;. fl*'°'\P ""f^ Probably the majority of
the florists in the United States and Can-
ada are well aware of the fact that " over-
head heating" "is most certainlya failure"
and did not require to be told by me I
th„TXf«V?'t'' '" i°f°™ Mr. S S.Bain
t.fniJ^S^i ^ '^?°7 ^^"^^ "=''* subject I cer-
^Sl ^i*^"? ■ °°' 1^''™ li "le half hour I
spent looking around his place, and as tor
going to Mr. Bain for information that is
dofng *°^ ^ ^^""'"^ <''''^'"° °f
As to my being capable of passing judg-
ment on the systern, I experimented with a
rose house; placed all the pipes overhead
Inn 'n^«w- . '''"'u°f ">« benches), and
™«^il??w'''''''°° ,']'=■* system, with ihe
^wf J""/' ""^ '=.°°1'^ ""* set the house
above 45 degrees in cold weather. I have
S^„?''T°,' *^® I'^'^e pipes exactly in the
?rn™ V^"' P''^""^? 2'"'°* 2 feet 6 inches
tro^hi!''? ^"'°""?'^ ^°°''' ^'^^ ^e have no
^rpL t'?- l^?eping the house up to 55 de-
fv^rh. J*"!? '?• P'"?' """"Sl^ f°f me that
overhead heating is and always will be
wUh'pipes"'"'^ " '^''"'" ^''«'' attempted
„3''' -^^i," ^T^^ ^° well to peruse the
essay read before the New York Florists'
hiat'^n'.'"™"'' ^^ ""^ »* tl^e experts on
Monfreal. '°^- '^"''■^^■^■
Border Carnations.
EiMtor Flnrists' Exchange :
ihe florists of this country and the
American Carnation Society have done
of,7."™'^'^''l« ^"•■l^ toward improvini
mnch^°°*^°* '"■ monthly carnations, and
tZ neft f»^ improvement will be noticed in
time w» hT ^t^'''* ' ''"t, up to the present
time, we have been neglecting some of the
other classes ot this favorite plant I hea?
^a\=e,i'*"'Ht°n now and then a voice
raised reminding us of these neglected
Tnd sav'tw"^?.'- carnations. I go furthe?
and say the Dianthus caryophyllus or
mother class of the divine flower has been
very much abused, this abuse I'ristng out
I admi^Thff f importations from Eufope
wtll^darSert tn S"'""? '"■^i"' plants are not
wen adapted to our climate, owing to their
poor supply of roots and if they a^re placed
in our carnation houses in Winter will
fered°1n ''a 'com'","- They should be Win-
Spring *^™"'' '""' planted out in
Some Defects in Retail Trade.
EdiUw Florkt.1' Exchange:
hv^lho*-'"" P°iu ts are f reqaently consulted
by those of their customers who are
amateur plant growers as to why such and
such a plant they purchased a few days be-
fore IS now turning brown, or curling up
Its leaves, and so on, but howvery fewmen
2L„ ?^ '■"■ Ije seen behind thecounters can
give the right directions for growing the
most simple plant, or how miny of them
can give even the proper name or nativity
nL^^^f P'"?'^ t'^^y ^''■l ? I'm afraid thi
percentage is very small.
The material from which the retail sales-
men are recruited is generally boys, or men
who have been messengers or book-keepers,
and who never had anything to do with
plants before ! They soon learn how to
Zl\,T.l''T-?°P P'"''^ ' they know the rose
because of its fragrance ; they can remem-
ber the daisies because they may have
spent a vacation up in the mountains, but
their amijition siddom, if ever, rises above
tr,„ flf' "°Su.°l the most ordinary shop
knowledge, which now, I am sorry to say
is thought snflaoient. Go into any retal
florists' store, particularly those that are
considered the high-toned ones, and ask
the man who waits upon you the name of
any orchid you may see in the window • he
will, in most cases, mutter a fictitious
knZ'""'*'!^ ';?'"'? tell yon be does not
know. Ask him the names of the carna-
tions or violets you may see and he cannot
^iVV^f,,"' ""d °?'y becomes acquainted
with the nomenclature ot roses after thev
have been on the market for years. Ask
him the names of the thousands of flowers
win fi'''?i,''°?""°° 'n the market and you
them °°' ""^ majority of
Tliis state of aflfairs should not exist If
^1,1 °finH\\*??f°*™ ""« of business we
shall find that It is necessary for the opera-
tors to have a knowledge of the goods they
handle And how much more so i.s it im-
portant for a florist to have a knowledge of
^ili""'/ tl^^ ?oods he buys and sellsf but
also of the improvements in varieties
which he should be the first to notice, ap-
preciate and recommend, if worthy
h,3?„'"''^'''''iut,''lsan age of rush and
hustle ; nevertheless, it is an inquiring
age; and he who by intelligently under-
standing and carrying on his business,
shows that he is up to the times, will find
appreciation by and command respect from
the general public.
It does not pay to be indiff-erent to the
acquiring of knowledge that is necessary
for the success of any business. And the
indifference shown regarding the names of
h » hL''°'* flowers by retailers is inexcusa-
nffArH.H tS^ *'"?'' *^*™ """''y Opportunity
afforded them in the many excellent trade
papers and florists' clubs in their midst!
nee™ Z' ^^^^ ''an learn all that is
To the grower I would say, that in the
rase of a fine fiower it is always worth
while tying its name to it when sending it
h^in^"^^'' '' ''J^-^l to its value, besides
being a source of information to the com-
mission man and retailer. SUB RosA.
Decisions of General Appraisers.
Manetti Stock, Hydrangea, Labub-
N0M, ETC. -Before the U. S. General An- '
praisers at New York, February 13, lS94,in !
the matter of the protest of Theo. Pabst &
Co., New York.
Opinion by Lunt, General Appraiser.
(1) We find that Messrs. Theo. Pabst &
Co., imported into the port of New York
January 8, 1893, certain plants, which
were assessed for duty at 20 per cent ad
valorem under paragraph 282, and are
claimed to be entitled to free entry under
paragraph 666, N. T.
(2) That said plants are Manetti stock.
Hydrangea, Cytisus or Laburnum, Am-
pelopsis Veitchii or Boston ivy, Aristo-
loehia sipho or Dutchman's pipe.
(3) That the same are not chiefly used
tor forcing under glass for cut flowers or
decorative purposes.
The protest is overruled.
Lauhus Nobilis, OB Sweet Bat Teee
—Before the U. S. General Apprai.-ers at
New York, February 16, 1894, in the mat-
ter of the protest of F. B. Vandegritt &
Opinion by Lunt, General Appraiser
We And—
_ (1) That Messrs. F. B. Vandegrift & Co
M<.P°i''Q^'*io'„'i'o the port ot Philadelphia
May la, 1893, certain merchandise, which
was assessed for duty as plants, shrubs, or
trees commonly known as nursery stock at
oooP^^'f^?': ad valorem under paragraph
^82, and claimed by the importers to be en-
titled to free entry under paragraph 666,
(2) That the same are plants, to wit,
shrubs known as the Laurus nobilis or
sweet bay tree, used for decorative pur-
poses, and are grown principally under
glass in the United States for such pur-
poses. They are not commonly known as
nursery stock.
The protest is sustained.
Vegetable Substances, ckude— Cut
FLOWERS FREE as.— Before the U. S Gen-
?ial Appraisers at New York, February 15.
1894, in the matter of the protests of F B
Vandegrift & Co. et al., against the de-
cision of the collector of customs at New
Xork as to the rate and amount of duties
chargeable on certain Bermuda lilies
Opinion by Lunt, General Appraiser. '
Ihe merchandise covered by the protests
specified in the schedule annexed was im-
ported into the port of New Yrrk as
therein stated, and consists of cut flowers
to wit, Bermuda lilies, imported green or
in their natural condition. As imported,
the flower buds upon the stems are un-
opened, but after importation the stems
are placed m water and the buds bloom
ihe same are not drugs, and are not
plants, but are vegetable substances, un-
manufactured.
Duty was assessed thereon under section
4 of the tarifif act at 10 per cent, ad valorem
as nonenumerated unmanufactured ar-
ticles, and the importers claim free entrv
nnof •■ paragraph 653 or 560, or in protests
653 N"w°Tariff ^ " "°'*^'' Paragraph 666 or
We do not consider the claim under
paragraph 560 to be tenable, for, as held in
•■ , ■ ^-1^?^' tnat paragraph relates exclu-
sively to drugs, and these flowers are not
drugs. Paragraph 666 relates to plants
and these cut flowers are not plants ; but
paragraph 653 provides for the free entry
of moss, sea-weeds, and vegetable sub-
stances, crude or unmanufactured, not
otherwise specially provided for These
cut flowers are not otherwise provided for
m the tariff, and, adopting the views ex-
pressed in G. A. 1755, we hold that cut
flowers are free of duty under paragraph
The protests are sustained on this claim.
Louisville, Ky.
Business here was very fair, and orinpa
^wer than other years, excepting on
fine "rop '^' '*'="'™°Ead a
ar'^h^L^h^™"^'^ did a big business and
are busy shipping.
E (;. Reimers intends rebuilding several
of his houses after Spring rush,
r^^i'i^^?'^'' i" opnfined to the house as the
result of a strain received in an electric
car, and is suing the railroad company for
damages for injuries sustained. W. M
Obituary.
Kansas City, Mo.-Mr. Robt. Murray
died rather suddenly on March 12. Mr
Murray was born in Kirkcudbright, Scot-
land, in 1832, coming to America when a
young man. He was associated with his
son, Mr. Samuel Murray, in the care of
the extensive Probst establishment.
W. M.
Providence, R. L-Mr. Jos. H. Brown,
the well-known horticulturist, died at his
residence on Charles Field st., March 25, in
his 68th year. He was one of the founders
of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society
and has held the presidency and the chair-
manship of important committees. He
was an acknowledged authority upon hor-
ticulture.
I You WILL find something of interest in
these pages. Read them carefully.
TPIE KlvORIST'S T5XCHANGE.
357
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in tliis column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St.. N. Y.
A Correction.
In Mr. Wintried Rolker's communioa-
tioQ on "A Word About Komaii Hya-
cinths," page 336, last issue, two errors
appear. On line 29 the words 12 to 15
inches should read "12 to 15 centimeters " ;
and on line following the words "five
centimeters being equal to 7 inches,"
should read "equal to two inches."
Wm. Meggat and R. A. BOBBINS,
jWethersfield, Conn., were in town this
I week.
Mr. C. Gr. Wbeeek, of Weeber & Don,
iNew York, has been confined to his bed for
I several days suffering from an acute at-
( tack of neuralgia.
The spell of cold weather in the begin-
I ning of the week has decreased the num-
j her of mail orders ; but the various seed
! houses have thereby been enabled to catch
i up on orders previously placed.
! The Middletown (Conn.) Tribune of
March 13 last, devotes half a column to an
account of the growth of the seed house
lot F. P. BVKR & Co., of that city, which
lis accompanied by a view of the firm's
store. This bouse has been in business
for sixteen years without change of name.
San Fkancisco, Cal.— It is reported that
the firm of Sevin, Vincent & Co., seeds-
men, 607 Sansome St., has failed. The
I liabilities are about $6,500, and assets, $3,-
000. An effort will be made to effect a
compromise. Eugene Thiele constitutes
the firm.
New Orleans, La.— The friends and em-
ployes of Richard Frotscher, seedsman,
entertained him one day last week on the
occasion of his sixty-first birthday. He
was also presented with two handsome
walking canes.
European Motes.
The difficulties with the French
.growers in the matter of radish are inten-'
sified. At the monthly fair .I'ust held at
Angers the growers remained firm. All
must now be arranged by private treaty, as
[ by the time the next fair comes round it will
be too late to sow the stock seed. The suc-
cess or the reverse, which may attend such
private efforts, shall be duly recorded.
"Betterave" is the fetish of the French
grower just now. The results of this wor-
ship are likely to be disappointing
EuKOPEAN Seeds.
CHESTNUTS.
The large vavieties Numbo, Parog-on and
Japan, tlie best grafted trees, also seedlings.
Other nut trees in variety. The WM. H. MOON
CO., Morrisville, Pa.
Catalogues Received.
John C. Teas, Carthage, Mo.— Nursery
Trade List of Choice Hardy Flowering
Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Plants, etc.
Walter A. Potter, Providence, R. I.—
Catalogue of Vegetable, Field and Flower
Seeds.
J. M. McCnLLOUGH's Sons, Cincinnati,
O. — Catalogue and Amateur Guide. A
well illustrated catalogue of 80 pages.
The front cover is a reproduction of a
drawing bj; a young man in the office and
is a beautiful illustration of a group of
new hybrid cosmos, artistically executed.
Haelan p. Kelset, Kawana, N. C—
Spring Offer of Hardy American Plants
and Rare Shrubs, Herbaceous Perennials
and Ericacse of North Carolina mountains.
The postoffice address of Mr. Kelsey is now
as given above, instead of LinviUe, N. C,
as formerly.
DiL WORTH Floral Gardens, Charlotte,
N, C. — Illustrated Catalogue of Green-
house and Bedding Plants.
Charles Fremd, Bye Nurseries, Bye,
N. Y. — Illustrated Catalogue of Hardy
Ornamental Trees, Plants, Vines, Fruits,
Roses, Shrubs, etc.
Mai Deegen, Kostritz, Deutschland.—
Catalogue of Roses, Dahlias, Gladiolus and
Chrysanthemums.
Grainger Bros., Deer Park, Ont.— Il-
lustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Flow-
ers and Plants, with a select list of novel-
ties. This firm makes a specialty of dahl-
ias and carries one of the largest stocks in
Canada.
J. W. Adams & Co., Springfield, Mass.—
Wholesale Price List of Nursery Stock,
isai
PITTSBURGH, PA.
Our advertisement has brought us
orders from almost every State in the
Union, beside Canada.
E. C. REINEMAN.
DRAC^XA INOIVISA.
2000 fine plants for vases, between 2 and 3 feet
liigh, cheap at $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.
Can be packed light for long distance &hip-
ping. Oaeh price.
MARIE I.OU1SE VIOliET RUNNERS
Healthy and well rooted, $5.00 per 1000.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
RUBBERS.
Strong, ■well-established. 6 in. pot plants, 3 to
3 ft., clean and healthy. Price, $6.00 per dozen,
or will exchanjje for young Boses, Perles, K.
A. Victoria, etc., etc.
JOSEPH KIFT.
ORCHIDS IN VARIETY.
FICUS ELASTICA,
Etc., for sale cheap. Send fur oiit«logue.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J
FOR SALE
I flue stoclc ot
DRACIENA INDIYiSA.
3 to 3 feet hiKli, in 6 and 7 inoli pots ; at S35.C0
per 100 ; or 15,00 per dnz. Fine tor vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
GEO. A. RACKHAm,
iOOii Woodward Ave., DETKOIT, MICH.
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LEMUEL BALL,-
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
PALMS,
DRAC^NAS, and other
decorative plants at panic
prices. If you want good
and cheap plants send for
ray NEW AUTUMN WHOI.ESALE PRICE
IjIST, tlien send in your orders and get a
barKain in plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palm Oardcns. PlattSIDOUth, Neb.
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BLOOMSBURG, PA.
We have found your paper a valuable
advertising medium and are well pleased
with the results obtained.
J. L. DILLON.
Must be Sold-.f.rnS'??.^
HARDY GUT FERNS.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS in quantity. So cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, - - BOSTON.
WHCH wnmino iienmow the ptoaisr-s ExaHAwst
Xj. le.
4.000,000 EVERGREEN CUT FERNS
ESPECIA1.I/V FOR FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
IN lOTS OF 5000 AND UPWARDS, $1.00 PER 1000. Ferns
f urnisied the year round. Special attention given to supplying
DAGGER. the Wiioleaale Trade.
OP THESE POPULAR AND VALUABLE GRASSES WE OFFER STRONG ROOTS
Eulalia gracillima univittata. . . . |6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000
Japonica variegata .... 6.00 '
" zebrina, (Zebra Grass),
50.00
i.OO per 100.
F. O. B. FOR CASH WITH ORDER.
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perfect system of packing, enables me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PKICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.
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100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
zo,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. DENHAm,
Seedsman. LOS ANGBI,ES, CAL.
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SOUTHERN
EL MONTECITO, SANTA BARBARA, CAL.
Areoa Bauerl, - - 8 inoh. $3.00
Kentia Belmoreana, - 10 " 3.00
Fosteriana - 10 " 3.00
Livistona Australis, - 12 " 2.00
Seaforthia Blegans, - 20 " 3.00
Anona Oherimolia, - - 16 " 3.00
Araucaria Excel sa - 10 " 5.00
Cereus Macdonaldise, - 12 *' 2.00
DraOEena Draoo, -- - 12 " 2.00
Eucalyptus Citriodora, - 12 " 2.00
Halimodendron Argenteum, 6 " 2.00
PBialum CBltleyannm (Sfrawlierry Giiaya), 2 jr.
pot !;r. .$16.00 per Thousand.
Choice plants for every climate.
Rare California anil Exotic seeds.
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Address ; Box 174, Santa Bar'bara, Cal,
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DECORATIVE PLANTS
PHCENIX RECLINATA. each
Sinpota, 4ft ti 00
i •• 61eaTeB,2ft 60
LATANIA BORBONICA.
10 in. pots, 6 ft. by 5 ft $8 00
8 " 4 " 1 OU
7 '■ 3J" 3 00
6 " 3 ■■ 2 00
i " 7IeaTeB,2ft 50
4 '■ IJft 36
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft $10 00
10 ■■ 1 ■• 7 ■■ 8 00
6 " 3plant8,4" 3 60
6 " 3 " 3 " 2 00
4 " 1 " 61eaTes,2ft 60
ARECA RUBRA.
4 in. pots, 5 leaves, 2 ft $0 60
7 " 3plantB,3fl 2 (Hi
Kanlla Selmoroana, 3 in pots, 6 leaves, 16 in. 3.5
Pandanus Vellchll, 8 in. pots, 4 ft 6 0(J
7 ■• 8" 2 60
Adiantum Farleysnsa. 4 in. pots, 60c.; 6 in.
pots, $1.00 ; 6 in. pots, $1.60 ; 7 in. pots,
$2.00; loin, pots 6 On
Cut Fronds, selected, per 100 10 00
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.
30,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, from gj^inch
pots, $4.00 per 100.
30,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, extra fine
plants, 4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100.
10,000 Assorted Ferns, best varieties for flor-
ists use, 2>4, 3, 3% inch pots, $4.00, $5.00,
$7.00 ner 100.
1,500 English Ivy, 3^ Inch pots, $5.00 per 100
1,600 Vinca Var., S'A inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
10,000 Anapelopsis Veitcliii, fine stock, 3 ft.,
3J^, 3}^, i!4 inch pots, $8.00, $5,00, $8.00
per 100.
500 Ophiopogon JaTturan Var., 31^ inch
pots, $15.00 per 100.
10,000 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 and 4 inch pots.
$5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
■ 5,000 Honeysuckles, assorted best varieties,
^H. ^ inch pots, $5.00 and $8.00 per lOO.
1,000 Clematis Faniculata, strong Plants-
three years old. $15.00 per 100.
10,000 Coleus, 40 leading varieties, 2J^ and 31^
inch pots, $3.00 and $5.00 per 100.
3,000 Marguerite Daisies, busby plants, in
bud and flower, 4, 5 and 6 inch pots. $8.00.
$15.00 and $30.00 per 100.
3,000 Salvia splendens, 3J^ inch pots, $3,00
per 100.
5,000 Geraniums, the best double and sinffle,
3J4, 3, and 3)^ inch pots, $3.00, $5.00 and
$8.00 per 100.
5,000 Clirysanthemums, stock plants, 12 best
larye flowering vars. assorted, $5.00
per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud and flower, 4Ki 5 and
6 inch pots, 35c. ,40c. and 75c. each.
And a large variety of other Stock.
The Wm. G. Wilson Nurseries,
Flushing & Steinway Aves., ASTORIA, l,.l.
^r"Cars to Greenhouses from 93d or 34tl]
Street Ferries.
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The Florist's Exchanger
Fall River, Mass.
A local paper states Florist Pierce used
up all the available white carnations here
on St. Patrick's day ; he dyed them green
and they sold like hot cakes.
Salem, Mass.
McGee, Geary & Co , intend making
alterations to their place to include a new
front to the office. Business with them
has been very good during the entire sea-
son. W. M.
Terra Haute, Ind.
J. G. Heinl intends, after the rush of
Spring trade, to rebuild his whole town
plant, after which he will take an ex-
tended trip to Europe, leaving the busi-
ness in the care of his son. W. M.
Slingerlands, N. Y.
F. GOLDRING & Co. have been most suc-
cessful with violets this season, both Marie
Louise and Swanley White. These on
raised benches near the glass and the
plants in the beds show but little difference.
The latter are longer in bearing, coming
later. W. MoTT.
Kansas City, Mo.
R. Brown & Son and Heite Floral
Co. were busy filling orders when I called.
The latter firm unfortunately missed Eas-
ter on some six hundred hydrangeas.
Probst Floral Co. held a continuous
show for several days; the city greenhouse,
filled with Harrisii only and lighted by
electricity, was much admired. W. M.
Indianapolis.
H. W. RiEMAN had some^of the finest
Dutch hyacinths I have yet seen — strong,
solid trusses. The pots were kept in a cool
cellar several days, which stiffened and
brightened the flower— a first-class plan.
Daybreak carnations, cut two weeks, kept
in the same place and now brought to
light, had as good color and were even
largerthan when taken down, but the fra-
grance had gone.
Bertermann Bros, had a pretty show of
Easter stock most artistically arranged,
which was greatly appreciated by admir-
ing crowds.
Ed. Corneli had sold all his best plants.
Business has been good of late.
Anthony Wiegand disposed of a large
stock of flowering plants, and had a big
demand for decorative plants, of which he
keeps a constant supply. W. Mott.
Utica, N. Y.
C. P. Baker has been ailing all Winter
with grip and malaria, but now is up and
about. The business has been ably handled
by his sons, however, who report no dim-
inution of trade this season. The newer
varieties of carnations have been given at-
tention, Wm. Scott turning out success-
ful, and Albertini following it nicely for a
succession of bloom. Blanche produces
foliage in better shape than it does either
in quality or quantity of flowers.
Peter Crowe's roses are in good shape.
Both Wootton and Cusin are well formed,
large and attractive in coloring. Violets
have been a general success this season,
and thousands are in supply, of fine color,
large size, and not lacking in length of
stem. Lady Campbell does not meet with
the favor that does Marie Louise, which
latter is the variety grown most largely.
Want of time compelled us to very re-
luctantly forego a visit to Wm. Mathews'
orchid collection. ViDI.
Washington.
Easter trade was the best on record ; that
is the unanimous verdict of the flower sel
lers. Some kinds of flowers ran out before
the day was over. Roses were very poor,
the home supply scarcely amounted to
anything. The growth on the plants had
been drawn out by the Summer tempera-
ture of the past week or two. The cool
weather struck here a day or so before
Easter and the supply fell off very cousid
erably. Lilies were grown more Urgely
than ever this season, several batches in-
tended for Saturday last missed it by a
few days. There were enough to go round,
however; most of the lilies were sold in
pots. Cytisus plants in bloom made a place
for themselves this season. Azaleas didn't
make their usual fine display, the flowers
were almost past. Hydrangeas wereplenti-
ful ; Thos. Hogg sold quickest. The prices
ran about as usual.
Monday night last the thermometer took
a drop to ten degrees below freezing point.
Early bulbous flowers, iris, spiraa, mag-
nolias and others which have been in full
bloom are blackened pretty badly. One
day last week the thermometer registered
85 degrees in the shade, the highest ever
i-pcorded during the month of March
G. W. Oliver,
St. Albans, Vt.
H. Bryant has a house facing due south
formerly used for hybrids, but which he
has thrown out owing to lack of apprecia-
tion on the part of his customers. In the
new benches he is using tiles which can be
procured very reasonable and answer
admirably. Perle and Climbing Perle are
doing well in this house. Another hou«e,
23x100 feet, planted with Bride, Mermet
and kindred varieties in solid beds, three
years old. The bed is 14 feet in width,
depth of soil eigbtlnches; drainage twelve
inches. Two return steam pipes are run
beneath the bed, planks being placed
above them to distribute the heat. This
plan works admirably, as shown by the
vigor in the plants which have borne very
heavy crops.
A house planted with carnation. Mrs.
Fisher, has done well. Lizzie McGowan
not so erood. Violets have borne splen-
didly this season. W. M.
Pittsburg.
Easter left behind pleasant souvenirs for
our florists in the shape of good United
States currency of which there has been
such a scarcity for some time back, and
the change to plenty somewhat unexpect-
edly was very gratifying. The demand
for the Easter holidays was much greater
than at Christmas. Plenty of orders were
booked for flowers and blooming plantsfor
the Easter Sunday celebrations. The cus-
tom of sending flowers to friends at Easter
tide is becoming more general than ever
here, anii the church decorations are also
enlarging. The increased demand for
blooming plants was remarkable. It bids
fair to further grow in the future and wise
florists will prepare for it.
The weather for the week was somewhat
unfavorable up to Saturday, but a pleasant
change then set in, which helped trade
considerably. It was also fortunate for
the growers that the temperature was just
mild enough to allow of handling plants
out of doors.
The number of potted plants sold is
astonishing. Dutch hyacinths went at 15
cents or two for a quarter. Azaleas sold
at from $1 up according to size. Genistas
were plentiful but the demand for them
was not great. From twenty five to thirty
large wagon loads of plants were brought
to the Allegheny market and all were dis-
posed of. The Pittsburg market had
almost as many, besides the stores that us-
ually handle plants.
Among Easter flowers lilies always have
the preference, but blooms of all kinds sold
well and the suppiv of some was not equal
to the demand. There was no scarcity of
bulbous stock and it sold fairly well at
moderate prices. Lilies, roses, carnations
and violets were cheap all season, but took
quite a jump in prices for Easter. Callas
and Harrisii ranged from .$1.50 to S.50 per
dozen and sold better than ever. Roses
were sold at from $1.50 to S3 per dozen, ac-
cording to variety, and were extremely
scarce on Saturday evening. Jacqs. and
other hybrids, .$6 per dozen ; for American
Beauty S2 apiece was asked for good
blooms. Violets were sold by the ten thou-
sand. They brought on an average about
$S per hundred and were in abundance.
Carnations were much in favor and very
scarce on Saturday evening, increasing the
price which ranged from 75 cents to $3 per
dozen ; single flowers were sold at 20 cents
apiece in one of the stores. Some fine Day-
i)reak were seen and brought good prices.
Romans were about the cheapest flowers
to be had but were not in great demand.
Dutch hyacinths sold at 50 cents per
dozen up, and narcissus and good tulips
went at a little better price.
Some of the florists made pretty window
displays, and a few of them had flower
shows open to the public, which proved to
be quite a boom for their business.
Elliott & Ulam made the best display.
The room was filled with palms and bloom-
ing plants, mostly hyacinths, tulips, nar-
cissus, valley and lilies in flats and pots,
and the two large show windows were very
attractive. The Harrisii in flats were the
rst grown in that manner in our vicinity.
The flowers were good considering the
limited space the plants grew in. A large
force was on hand and were kept busy.
This firm handled about thirty thousand
violets on Friday and Saturday and sold
them all. Their Easter trade seemed to be
better than last year.
J. R. & A. Murdoch report trade much
better than last Easter. They had made
preparations for a larger supply of stock
and expected to meet all demands, but
towards evening had to refuse orders as
they ran out of stock.
A. M. & J. B. Murdoch had their hands
full and did a very satisfactory business.
In one of their windows a nice display of
fine genista plants was to beseen.
Patterson Bros, were also well pleased
with trade at both of their stores, and re-
ceived good prices for their stock, getting
as high as -$3 per dozen for carnatious, and
for a single flower 20 cents was demanded,
which was double the price at other stores.
B. A. Elliott & Co., as usual, at Easier,
had a flower show in their store which was
very attractively arranged. The store was
crowded all day and it required lots of help
to satisfy the demands of the customers.
In the east end, Randolph & MoClem-
ents were kept far busier than they ex-
pected, and their trade was much heavier
than last year, especially in church decora-
tions, of which they had a good share.
Some callas and carnations shipped to this
firm by a grower were packed in the boxes
like sardines and when unpacked were
spoiled entirely and had to be thrown
away, causing great inconvenience.
W. G. Duff states everything sold well,
and he was cleaned out completely.
In Allegheny, L. Richter and W. C.
Beckert were well satisfied with trade.
The market florists in the two cities sold
a tremendous lot of stock. The prices
realized in the markets were also better
than last Easter and the demand was far
greater.
Taking the Easter trade of 1894 alto-
gether, it will long be remembered as the
busiest on record.
The weather on Easter Sunday was dis-
agreeable and quite cold, but next day
Winter had set in with a big snow storm
and cold weather, the thermometer rang-
ing between 15 and 30 degrees above zero,
which will likely kill the cherries, peaches,
and early flowers, such as lilacs and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Gass mourn the loss
of their son Harry, who died March 20,
aged 24 years. B. C. Reinbman.
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We are now ready to supply a superioi
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CatalogueB and price lists fumiahed on
application.
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purposes, at Lowest Rates.
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duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the inan-
aeement of ^Villiam Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our g-oods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to hll the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage mOiebehef that we can supply just
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17x17 $100 each.
35.00 20x20 150 "
Cylinders for CntlFloweps,
,.$0.75 I 9x5 inch, per dozen, $1.00
HILFINGBR BROS.' POTTERY,
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STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manullaoturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, 'large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,''''''','^lli^^ZX.^'"'''
.... .^^Li^^iioco (Peat.son Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. Y.
WAREHOUSES [ Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jei-sey City, N. J.
BECErTED
BEST
AWARDS
LAST
FOUR
YEARS.
□ same height
. - at far end.
n compptition receiving a
SCOLLAY'S
IMPKOVBD
PUTTY BULB.
For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
PftTENT PLiflPRIIIKLEe
For sale by your Seedsman,
ur sent, post-paid for $1.00.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
J4 & 70 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, N."Y.
Send Stamp for Catalog-ue.
■%^^%%^%%.1
Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity.
THE RIGHUIND OF BOILER
R0Y4L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
NEPONSET FLOWER POTS
OF WAJERPROOF PAPER, LIGHT, DURABLE, UNBREAKABLE AND CHEAP.
XOMATO GROWERS have used them with success and
■ proved their appreciation by repeated orders.
CABBAGE GROWERS have tried them and duplicated
their orders.
MARKET GROWERS of Verbenas, Alyssum, Colons,
and other plants which do not shun moisture, have used
them extensively in repeated seasons.
RECOMMENDED for light and safe packing of tender and
valuable plants; for the marketing of Ferns, Dutch
Bulbs, Lily of the Valley and the like.
COST about forty per cent, less than earthern pots and; weigh
considerably lighter, thus saving In first cost and
freight.
For PRICE LIST and lurther particulars address
Now York, P. O. Station, E,
- - - Boston, Mass.
nples by mail, postpaid, on receipt of
:s. 17 cts. 23 cts. 40 eta. 60 cts.
Porldoz. gJiS^ mi^- 3ta^ S>S in. TiS: BIH^ 6 inch pots.
F W BIRD & SONS, Manufacturers, EAST WALPOLE, MASS.
360
The Klorist's Exchange.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. A LI, EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
I06 W. 24th St., New York.
Orders by mall or teleRTapb promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 1006 Uth St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
BEBUS & PATTERSOH,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
13 ^est 27th Street,
One door west of IS'way. NEWVORll.
1., 912 18th ST.
^ BURNS & RAYNOR, |
I Wholesale Florists |
I 49 WEST 28tli STREET, |
». NEW YORK. §
J We lead in American Beauty, 5
% Meteor and Bridesmaid. %
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gommission Florist,
113 TV. 30th St., New York.
'telephone CaU, 130738th St.
— 1 kinds o; Hoses, Violets and Carnations a
specialty.
! ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN.
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 34tli St., NEW YORK.
ED'WARD C. ECORA19,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
CUT ^ FLOWERS,
51 W. 30th St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
Wt^olesale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST..
^ .NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
My specialty at present is ^WHITE LILAC ; just the
thing for wedding decorations.
RobEs— American Reality.
Bennett, OUBin...
Bon Silene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
liU Prance
Mme. C. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gontier. .. .
Perle, Niphetos Hoste
Sony, de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
WatteviUe
Adiaktdmh
asparagds
bodvabdia
Oallak
Oabnationb— Helen Keller. . .
Daybreak. Edna Craig.
Scott, Alberlini
Storm King
Ophelia, Sweetbrier ...
McGowan, Michigan...
Other fancy sorts .
Daffodils
Daisies
Feeesia
Hblioteope
HyAOINTHS
LILIUM HABBISn
LiLi OP THE Valley
MlGMONEITR
Nabcibsus
Pansies
l.liO to 8.1)0
1.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 8.0U
2.00 to 8.0U
3.00 to 8.U0
1.00 to 3.00
1 00
1 00 to 3 00
ll'.OO to 40,00
2.00 to cl.OO
.50 to 1 00
25.00 to 76.(10
.60 to .76
3 00 to 6 01.
:... to 4.01)
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 6.01)
to
to ,.
1.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 2.00
.50 to 1.00
2.O0 to 3 00
.60 to
1.00 (o 2.00
4. no to 8
6 00 to 10,
6.00 to 12.00
4.O0 lo 8
3 '0 to 6
4 00 to 8
6.00 to 12.00
3.00 to 6 00
3.00 to 6 Oil
3.00 to 6.00
16 00 to 26,0(1
1)0 to 10.00
.. to 1.00
50.00 to 76.00
to
1.00 to 1.60
3 00 to 6.00
1.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 3.00
.25 to .60
6.00 to 12,00
0(1 to
.26 to
to
1.00 to 8.00
1 60 to 2.00
1,60 to 2,50
1 00 to 2 OO
3.00 to 4,(0
■•■■to ...,
1,00 to ).6(
1.00 to 1 6i
2.00 to 3.O0
6,00 to 10,00
,., to 4.(
2,00 to 4-00
2,00 to 3 0(
.76 to l.W
10,00 lo 12 0(
2.00 to 4 (X
,76 to 1.00
6 00 to 8 00
26,00 to 40,00
■■ to 12,00
6,10 to 10 Ou
6 00 to 8 UO
6 00 to 8 00
6.00 t
1.00
to i (jO
4,00 to 6,00
6.00 to 8,00
26 00 to l'),0U
4.00 to
.... to 1-00
to 60,00
to 1.00
8 00 to 10,00
(special)
10
.... to 3.00
to 2,00
2 00 to 2,60
1,00 to 1,60
3 00 to 4.((0
to 1,0(1
1,00 to 2 00
to l,0i
2.00 to 3,00
...■ to 10-00
2,00 to 3.(10
1,00 to 2 00
2 00 to 3 00
1 16.00
lit
12 50 to 16 00
to
6.00 to 7-0(
6,01) to 6,01
8 00" to 10.00
4,00 to 6 00
4 00 to 6 00
3.00 to 4.00
.... to
,. to
1.00 to ....
2 00 to 3.00
8 00 to 10,00
3.(0 to 4,00
12 60 to 16.00
3 00 to 4 0(1
,76 to 1 00
*8,00to*25 00
3,0(1 to 6,10
2 00 to 3,(111
4,00 to 6,00
8.00 to 10,00
4 Oil to 8,00
4,00 to 8 OO
4,00 if 6.0)1
4,00 to 8 iJO
4,00 to 8 00
3,00 to 4, oil
3 00 to 4.00
3,00 to 4,00
10,00 to 15,00
to 10,00
to 1,00
36.00 to 4), 00
, ... to 2 00
6.00 to 8 00
.... to
1 00 to 2.00
l.OO to 3.00
.76 to 1 00
1.00 to 3.0O
to 50
to 2,1)0
.... to 1.00
1 00 to 2,00
6,0(1
1,00
to 3.00
lo 2,00
to 2,00
to 1,00
10 00 to 15.00
1 On to 4,00
,26 to 1.00
Prices for Boston and Pliilarlelphia are Easter price-j
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various koui
while we (io not guarantee their accuracy, they are all that can be oxnected
market -which is more subject to fluctuation than any other In the country.
FOR OXHMB COMMISSION I>X)AZX:jtS SDJB NBXl FAGB.
GE;0RG£ MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Orders by mail, telephone, express oi tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, MasB.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESALE k COMMISSION PLORI!
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
! E. II. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
j 79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS ■wanting grood stock, w.
Dacked and shinrtpii nn time \
i their orders I
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Buoon 81., Boston, Mas*.
■^fB MAKB A SPBCIALTT OF SHIPPING
KENNICOTT BROS. COBIPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTr
Cut • Flott r • Commission • Dealers.
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS\
No. 1 7 West 28th Street,
Set. Eth Ave. tid Broidwa;. NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTUTES PURDV,
Wholesale and Commlssiun Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlHsion Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
33 West SOth Street, New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Y\m>%
5.3 ATEST 30tli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
FRED. BURET,
U/lpolesal^ Qit piovu^r D^al^r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHIUk., PA.
Gorrespondence Invited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADQUAmnS FOn CAmilONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
J*. I^. X>X.TiMJLMOXa ,
BloomsbarE, Pa.
OBOWXS OF OHOIOS
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
a"K[E> Iri^LORIST'S EXCHANGE.
361
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
BONTIERS,
CARNATIONS
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSIZGCLIUSAIi ASCIIOHUSS.
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLOKIST SCPPUES.
1404 PISE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUBHN,
SuccBSSoi to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
I122PINEST.,ST. LOUIS, Ma . |
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS. ||
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wbolesale CommiBBlon Dealers In
Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'L. B. I^ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washington St., Buffalo, N.Y.
POBCING BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &i!., on application.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Easter baa come and gone, and while we
cannot call it all that could have been de-
sired, yet trade was good, probably bet-
ter than last season. Especially is this
true of cut flowers. Plants, with the ex-
ception o£ lilies, did not sell extra well.
The sudden change o£ the weather from
Summer heat to icy cold, militated some-
what against the handling of plants, but,
upon the whole, all are pretty well satis-
fled, so far as I know. D. HOKAKEB.
Troy, N. Y.
The Easter trade here was equal to that
of preceding years. There was an abun-
dance of all kinds of seasonable stock, and
prices, as a rule, were very moderate.
American Beauty and Jacq. roses were
greatly in demand, and never before have
azaleas played so important a part in
church and home decoration. The custom
of remembering friends on Easter with a
choice box of cut flowers is becoming more
nearly general every year, and this Easter
saw the custom more largely observed tha n
ever before. For this observance roses,
violets, carnations and lily of the valley
were most sought.
Chicago.
Changes.
C. W. MUKPHT, 227 Wabash ave.,
has gone out of business.
J. H. Biggs will remove from 208 N.
State to 67 Rush St., first of May.
The Blaumeiseks, of Niles Center, will
open a retail store on N. Clark st.
A new store has also started under
Windsor Theatre on same street.
Easter Trade.
Easter has come and gone again.
For the first time in Chicago, the writer
saw the other day, among wagon loads of
plants perambulating the streets for ped-
dling purposes, one load of neat little
palms in five and six inch pots. There
being no public market, nor any single
place as a staud for plant sales, these
wagons keep moving. We also notice this
year more plants of Lilium Harrisii offered
for sale on the streets. The presumption
is, of course, that lily plants were rather
more plentifully grown by the smaller
growers who depend upon the wagon train
for sales.
The department stores are also handling
plants for Easter. Here are the prices of a
few offered by one of the largest Bon
Marohe stores in the city : Palms, well
grown five leaf, five or six inch pots, $1.25 ;
rubber plants, one foot, 75 cents ; callas,
good plants rather tall, fourinches, 25 cents;
tulips, three in a pot, 15 to 18 cents ;
azuleas, from 75 cents to $1.50; Harrisii,
rather poor stock, with crumpled fiowers,
50 to 75 cents ; Astilbe Japonica, good six-
inch stock, 50 cents.
Now, these prices are fair and they at-
tract lots of customers, owing to the large
advertisements and nature of the stores.
Set it down as good from a grower's point
of view, and we seriously question if it
hurts regular flower stores ?
Commission Men's YieiTS.
A run among the commission men
on Saturday afternoon showed that roses
and lilies were very scarce all around ;
poor indeed, must be the stock that would
not sell. Carnations generally reporttd
short : good ones selling freely at $2 to $8.
E. H. Hdnt said the average was lower
as compared to last year ; not nearly
enough roses fordemand; valley, plentiful,
went slow; mignonette is now abundant in
Chicago market, and good. '
J. B. Deamud & Co.'s sales flrst-class;
they claim to have sold very best Beauty
as high as $6 per dozen, down to shorts at
$2. Short stock of general roses ; lilies be-
low best grade, but all sold ; believe a fine
grade could have been sold at 15c. on Sat-
urday afternoon.
NiLES CENTER Co., don't see much dif-
ference from last year ; shipping business
better; prices lower; everything scarce ex-
cept bulbous stock and smilax.
CORERET & McKellar, ahead of last
year ; roses scarce — in fact, very short ;
Harrisii also scarce. Callas sell well ;
violets plentiful; smilax and asparagus not
in much demand. They had a fine lot of
orchids, but they are not much called for.
Reineerg Bros. : stock scarcer, prices
perhaps lower ; in roses, 3c. all around, as
compared to last year.
Olson & Hughes thought prices were
better ; they had no bad glut ; could easily
have got 12Jc. Friday for good Harrisii.
Kennicott Bros. Co. ahead of last year
on Friday's sales; shorter on Saturday from
want of stock ; thought business alto
gether about the same, no fancy prices and
no gluts. Had large quantity of outdoor
daffodils from the South. Good roses very
scarce. Shipping trade elegant.
Among retailers we believe it safe to say
Easter can be set down as fully up to the
average of other years, which means a
good deal as times go.
Plants sold very well, especially lilies ;
among cut flowers roses, carnations and
violets were greatly In demand. The
chureb decorative work was equal to for-
mer years, but the outlay in most cases
was considerably less.
Dan McRorie, of W. A. Manda, South
Orange, was calling among the boys this
week, and ^-^ j7
Newark, N. J.
Easter trade was the best we have ever
had ; the sale of plants was larger than
ever, and of cut flowers we could have sold
twice the quantity we had in stock. ^,o^
B. &G.
East Pasadena, Cal.
The past has been a cold Winter in
Southern California, and has had a bad
effect on some kinds of plants, among
them Musa ensete, Richardia iEthiopica,
Bougainvilleas glabra and spectabiUs,
heliotrope, Bignonia venustum, Pomsettia
pulcherrima and others. The outlook for
outside roses this Spring is very poor.
Rain is badly needed now.
James Barnett.
Worcester, Mass.
The Worcester County Horticultural
Society held its annual reunion in Horti-
cultural Hall on Thursday evening, March
23 Nearly 300 persons participated m the
affair. President Henry L. Parker .occu-
pied the chair. Speechfs were made by
the Mayor of the city. Prof. G. Stanley
Hall, Wm. H. Bowker, E. A. Wood, J. G.
Barker and others. After supper dancing
was engaged in and a very enjoyable time
was spent.
Queens, N. Y.
Ed. Laufer is a neighbor of Mr. C. W.
Ward, and also grows carnations for cut
fiowers. Here Puritan does extremely
well, giving a good yield of large-sized
blooms. Mr. Laufer's specialty is French
lilac, which he forces in large quantities.
He raises his plants from cuttings taken in
Winter and grown in pots, and has the
batches so arranged that he has always a
supply of fiowers. The young plants taken
from the rows are planted in the walks of
the greenhouse where his carnations are
grown, and after flowering are again trans-
ferred to the field.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^"Estimates f urD isbed on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Flouists' Exchanqb.
I70 FULTOI« STREET, N. Y.
Lenox, Mass.
The Leno.'i; Horticultural Society has
been organized less than two months,
and already we have a membership of 35.
i'our new members were admitted at last
meeting held on Marcb 17. The Society
voted to hold an exhibition of fruits and
flowers In September, choosing that month
because Lenox is then usually crowded
with visitors, and garden flowers are at
their best. A vote of thanks was tendered
Mr. J. F. Huss, for his successful efforts
in bringing us together, and the generous
manner in which he entertained the metn-
hers. Short speeches were made by B. J.
Norman, A. H. Wingett and Martin
Finaghty. Mr. Wingett, gardener to
Chas. Lanier, Esq., exhibited a well-grown
plant of Dendrobium nobile. M. F.
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ '♦
L
RICHMOND, INDIANA.
*^
SaZHAT
IS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN
NICE LONG STRINGS OF
SniLiAX
article you (
get from
1 always
ORDERS BY MAIL OR TELEGRAPH
for Weddings, Funerals,
Out-going Steamers, etc.,
will receive prompt atten-
tion from
A1.EXANDER McCONNEIil/, Florist,
546 Fifth Avenue, - Now York.
KOI=F=2VIHNIN[,
THE SMILAX KING,
At Walden, N. Y.
He sends it in
any quantity, EXPRESS
PAID.
WOODbUKY, i\. J.
We like your paper very much, and
-ount it SECOND TO NONE.
J. c. Gibson.
Louis.
Hackensack, N. J.
Mr. JAS. S. TAPLIN is now representing
Temple & Beard, of the Shady Hill Nur-
series, Cambridge, Mass., travelling for
that firm. FiTZ.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT STRINGS, 8 to I2 feet long: 50 cents each.
In Large or Small Quantities all the year round.
-V\r H. EIIjXsIOTT, :Brisl3Ltoix, SA^ss.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. IVI. a. hunt, Terre Haute, Ind.
FOR SEEDSMEN ONLY-TOBACCO DUST
PACKED
5 Pound Packages, ^^rparu&rs.'
24 Packages in „. A. STOOTHOFF,
A CASE. 33 1 Madison Av., N.Y C.
362
The^ Florist's ExcHAisraE.
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE-
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
application, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENi^ERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Best in the Market, per
lb. $i.OO; 10 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents-
10 reams for $6.00.
MY KtETAIi DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
IUCDDMIMII Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
n L 11 tl In 11 n n 'importer ana Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
= — - 415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
lilLIUM ADBATUM ) 5 to 7 inch, 250 in a case ,«25 00 ner 1000
T . . , ^7 to 9 ■' 150 " 40 00 "
Just arrived. ) 9 to 11 " 120 " 50 00
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, mixed 7 50 per 100
BEGONIA liybr. gigantea, (8 colors) 4 50 "
GLOXINIA Iiybr. grandiflora, (9 colors) •. 6 00 "
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO., 60 Barclay Street, New York.
SINGLE TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS
IN FIVE SEPARATE COLORS,
Per lOO - - - . $5.00.
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK.
KNIPHOFIA " TRITOMA CORALLINA
A grand improvement upon the old K. GRANDIFLORA or UVARIA.
More pleasing by far in color, more refined in structure
and four times as floriferous.
Fine plants from 3 inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
Heavy plants (2 years old), 10.00 "
Also K. GRANDIFLORA, strong plants, $8.00 per 100.
F. O. B. for casli with order.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
ASPARAGUS
Tioots, e.vcra fine, 3 and 3 years old, Barr'g
Miimmoth, Conover's Colossal, and Palmetto.
The WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE tXCRIST'S EXCHANGE
♦ FOR SALE ♦
CROZY CANNAS, 5 inch pots, will be in
bloom by planting- time, $10.00 per
hundred.
GERANIUMS, 5 inch, $7.00 per hundred.
ROB. HARRIS, Box 66, Aberdeen, Md.
WHEN WHrriHO MENTIOW THE FtOHrgrS EXCHANGE
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
„ , „ „ Per 100 1000
Coleus— G. Bedder, Verschaffeltii,
and 15 other bedders of merit. ... $0 75 86 00
Geraniums— Twenty selected var-
ieties to name 100 10 00
Ageratum— Tapis Bleu 75
Carnations— A few thousand good
L. McGowan at 10 00
CASH OR c. o. n.
W. P. BKINTON, - Cliristiana, Pa.
WHEN wpmigft MEWTIOW T«p n.onisT-a vwRuaiuftr
r>sj<:::3N^\/'
Zonale Geraniu
ns, assorted rooted cuttings
»op_e, per_100,_*1.25. _ Scarle
. -. 'Fiicu!''""", ,
100 .tl.OO. Clirysantheinuins. twe]
" "■' ■■ pots, flue, per 100. $5.00.
100, »1.60. Greville
ids, per
---. .— -. -— , r fw .00. MOT
Beeroma Metallicn, 3!< in., per 100, $3 00; 2)^ in.
per 100, *3.00. Chnnterhonee and others, per 100,
$-3.00. Carnations, rooted cuttings. Hinze's
White and Portia, per 100. $1.25. Fred Creishton
and Aurora, per 100. $2 00. Petunias. Dreer's
double rooted cuttings, per 100. $1.50. Pnnsies,
first-class transplanted, per 100, 75c. Cash with order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.
CARNATIONS,
HYDRANGEAS,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
Absolutely free from disease.
$8.00 per 1,000.
Send for trade list.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING,
Elmwood Ave. & GSIh S«., PHILA., PA,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
THE BEST ONLY.
Other sorts will be announced later.
Rooted Gutting^s, 35c. per doz.; $3 per 100.
(Special prices in large lots for May and Juiie
delivery.)
Miss Kate Brown, (earliest white, $17.50 per 1000).
Roslyn, Mra. J. G. Whllldin, Mrs, E. D. Adams, Mrs.
L. C. Madeira. Mra. Robert Crais:, Mrs. Maria Simpson.
FURMAN BSilERS
Economical -Subsl
56 STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS
Modern Hot-W
These Boilers haye a high repntation
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVE'
,Maiimnm Velocity onlyobtained by VER
"f^",* /'"' ^''^ 150-page book giving fall particul
_dealof Taloable information on modern Heating and Ventilation'
'-"srwittt plans and tables for correct hot-water work. Mailed free'
AdtesB HtREHDEEN MFB. CO.. 8 JOHNISTREET, StHEVA.N.Y.
nchness, Durability
, -, .---i-; Jiimnm Friction and
L''.°l!S^SS[.y^^E.',',''*'-_y^*TE'' CIRCULATION.
and a great
Alyssum. double. I
Clara B,
MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.
Arlstolochia Elesans, extra strong. .3 inch, $1 CO per
JOHNGURWEN,JR.,VillaKova,Del.Go.,Pa.
SURPLUS STOCK
Per 100
Acalypha Macafeeana, 2% in. pots.|5 00
AchyranthesLindenii,23>£m.pots.. 2 50
Alternanthera (transplanted from
flats) "Aurea nana" and " Par-
onychoides major " 1 50
Alyssum "Tom Thumb," %]4 in.
pots 3 50
Begonia "Vernon," 2i^ in. pots 3 50
" assorted, 2}^ in. pots 4 00
Coleus — LeadingSorts, 2J^in. pots. 2 00
Maranta Massangeana, 2J^ in.
pots 10 00
Salvia Wm. Bedman, 2}^ in. pots. . 2 50
Stevia Serrata Variegata, 2}^ in.
pots 5 00
All the above stock is Strong, Glean and in
First-class condition. A good chance is here
offered to secure Bargains.
SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, - - Prop.,
Oyster Bay, Ij. I.
Marie Louise Violet Runners, Rooted,!
«6.00 per 1000. 1
By HBISRY HESS,
COCKEYSVILLE, BALTO. CO., MD.
1 THE PtOHlST'S EXCHANGE
VIOLETS.
»0,000 ROOTED RUNNERS (Hooted in Soil,|
not Sand), of Marie Louise, ready April Ist.j.,
at $8.00 per 1,000, by Express. Healthv|
Stock. Not a spot this Winter. See themi
if you can. Cash with order.
A. F. BELCHER, Foxboro, Mass,!
LADY H. CAMPBELL
VIOLETS,
strong Rooted Runners, per 100, $3.00, perl
1,000, $26.00; Gladiolus bulbs, fine mixed,!
per lOll, S1.25, per 1,000, $10.00; Richardia
Alba Maculata, 1st '
Amaryllis Johnson
88.00, per 100, $30.00.
H. T. & A. H. rUNNELL, Huntington, N.T,
WHEN wamwo mentioh the flobirt's exchange
50.000 CAMPBELL. 50.00
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S25.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
WKKH WR'TINC MFWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
EXTRA STRON'G, CJLEAN,
Marie Louise Violet
J5 00 per 100; Rooted
S5.00 per lOOO.
Free from all disease.
R. PABST, Florist, Rutledge, Pa.
-HEATHCOTE GREENHOUSES,
KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY,
Devoted Exclusively to
MARIE
.tt- — LOUISE
VIOLETS,
so, 000 Clumps at $B.OO per 100 :
$40.00 per 1000.
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.
Having grown this variety with uniform
success for the past ten years, I can guarantee
the health and vigor of the stock which I offer.
CHAS. S. WITHINQTON.
WHENWRITIWG M^WTirJWTVEF--OH,ST-5EXCHflNGe
CAPE JESSAMINES.
12 to 18 inches, $10.00 per 100; 8 to ISinches,
S5.00 per 100 ; Small plants, $3.00 per 100.
CRAPE MYRTLES, pink and purple,
13 to 18 inches, S5.00 per 100 : amall plants
$3,00 per 100.
UMBRELLA CHINA TRBES, 12to 18
inches, $1.50 per 100.
CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 2J to 3 feet,
well branched, $3.00 per 100.
Will exchanee any of the above stock for
Marechal Niel Roses, plants or rooted
cuttings.
JOHN MONKHOUSE,
Caddo Nursery, JEWELLA, LA.
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4th St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealers and Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowersi
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flovrers,
Wax Flovrers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
n> are a straif/ht shoot and
lim to grow into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF
INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS,
NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL, ¥1, Mo 19.
NKW YORK,
APRIL 7, 1894. One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
A'
S ORCHIDS are rapidly coming- into popular
favor, every Florist will find it to his advantage
to grow some of the best varieties for cut flowers,
which always find a ready sale. Those mentioned
below are in greatest demand.
As we have collected our own stock in the tropics
you will receive them from first hands, and at bed-rock prices, which
speak fOi- themselves. This offer is made in order to make room,
dnd is limited to May ist, subject to stock being unsold upon
receipt of order.
100
Cattleya Trianse, 5 to 7 bulbs, 1 lead $75 00
Mossise, 5 to 7 bulbs, 1 lead . . .' 75 GO
" Percivaliana, 5 to 7 bulbs, Head 100 00
Skianerii, 9 lo 13 bulbs, 3 to 3 leads 100 00
Cypripedium iasigne, 3 to 4 growths 50 00
" Lawrenceanum, 3 to 3 growths 75 00
" Harrisianum. 3 to 3 growths 150 00
Coelo^yne cristata, 13 to 15 bulbs, 3 to 4 leads 75 00
IiBBlia albida, 15 to 18 bull)s, 3 leads 75 00
" anceps, 15 to 18 bulbs, 3 leads 75 00
Lycaste Skinnerii, 5 to 7 bulbs, 1 lead 100 00
Odontoglossum crispum, 4 to 5 bulbs, 1 lead 100 00
Rossii majas, 30 to 35 bulbs, 6.1eads 75 00
grande, 9 to 13 bulbs, 3 leads 100 00
25 Plants at hundred rate, Special prices for other varieties on application.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
A FEW THINCS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYING AT THIS TIME:
Calarliiim Ksculeiituin, 1 to 3 id. diiim
2 to 3 "
3 to 4 "
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, flue stock, per 1UU0,$9.U0.
I,. RuTjruin,
J.. Album.
Gladioli. Fil
)11.
! Mixed... per 100,, $1.2.5; per 1000.
HOLLTHOCK BOOTS;
a Fine Mi.\ed ,
" Lifflit colors "
" and Whitu
CKOZT'S CANNAS, varieties iiud prices r
1 iC'.lors, tine plants [ler
. H.M
. 8.50
.13, .W
. 7. ,50
.13.50
.10,00
.12,50
Special offer
UNTIL MAY Ist ONLY.
per cent, discount on Wire Designs.
" " slower Baskets.
.Sphagnum Moss per bale, SI, 25; 10 hales, $11.00
" $1,00; 1000 lbs. for 16.00
sacl£, $3,T5(al«iut90lbs)
per 100 lbs,, $2,50
r
FULL LINE OF MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES,
FLOWER VASES.
We carry the liivg-est line of these of any house in the West, in Flemish Stoneware,
Japanese and Indurated Fibre. If you want Vases we
ought to be able to satisfy you.
E. H. HDNT, 79 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE
Is respectfully called to our PRICE LIST of especially selected
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS, BULBS,
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Which will be mailed to all applicants.
We request the trade to notice particularly our high grade strains of Asters, Calceolaria,
Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Fansies, Petunias, Primulas,
Stocl£S and Sweet Peas, also our select list of Cannas, Gladioli, Dahlias, Lilies and Azaleas.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, Single, Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, Salmon, 100 1000
Yellow, White $6 00 $50 OO
GLOXINIAS, e.vtra choice mixed 8 00
GLADIOLUS, White and Light. Extra choice for FloristsMise 4(10 80 00
White and Light. A choice mixture of seedlings and named vars... 3 00 20 00
" Light colors. No red or dark colors 1 50
" Sti'i|)ed and variegated. Extra choice 2 00
" Choice Mixtures 1 25
" Extra Selected 3 00
TUBEROSES, Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. First Size 125
" Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. Second Size 75
NEW FRENCH CANNAS, Dwarf habit, Extra choice mixed, our selection,
including Mme. Crozy 10 00
Mixed, our selection, per doz., 60 cents i 00
DAHLIAS, Special Sorts for Florists' Use. (ioz.
A Choice Selection, in separate colors, each color separate @l 75
" " single varieties, in six separate colors 175
15 00
10 00
15 00
We are now ready to book impoit orders (August and September Delivery).
FLORISTS' FORCING BULBS,
Roman Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, etc.
Send for prices, statingquantities needed.
X2. TVK<sJ^I^X^T.SS'JC:BZ
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Spring Goods
Baskets,
School commencements,
lers, Receptions, Bon
ige, etc. purposes, in many-
pleasing styles plain and fancy, of Wicker,
Willow, Natural, gilt or bronzed, Raflias,
Celluloid. Silver and Gold Metal, etc., at
high and low prices, all cheap for their
cost ; compare our Fall trade list.
byCES L6dV6S, prepared, equal to
' fresh cut in appearanc
according to size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60
and 75c. each.
Metal Desips, hc
for Decoration Day ir
assortment oj
tasteful designs;
Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc.,
in green or while foliage.
We .allow 10 per cent,
discount for prompt
Cash, except where
prices are quoted Net.
CiM Tfnn fill Insecticide ; sure death to
ill llBB Ull, all insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Price, Quart Tins, $1.00; Gal-
lon Tins, $3.25.,
kills Mildew radically.
Used extensively by
the best Rose growers.
10 lbs., $1.00; bags of no lbs., $5.50;
220 lbs.. $10.00.
;ters' brand, the best
tural fertilizer ; pul-
rized^$3.oo the bag
of 100 lbs. ; -$12.50 for five bags; $40.00
the ton, 20 bags. In neat pound packages
for retailers, 6oc. the dozen ; $6.00 for 12
dozen. All net.
Lawn Grass Seed, srafpa^-'f:!
Virp Sulphur,
10 lbs., $1.00; ba
220 lbs., .$10.00.
' Sheep Manure,
Supplies of all Kinds,
such
rtelle
Cape flo
Wheat Sheaves, Flower Baskets, Pot Hold
ers, Plant Stands, Fern Dishes, etc,
etc.; all quoted in our beautifully and
richly illustrated new Trade List
mailed free,
Tuberoses, good firsts,
$3.50, fine seconds
J. 00 the 1000; Ca
adiura Esculent, $6 00 the 100 ; Gladio-
lus in prime mixture, $10.00 the 1000 ;
Cannas, Dahlias and other bulbs see list.
bushel;
bushel,
put up Central I
at $10.00: the
quarts at
chenper
Spring: Bulbs,
at S3. 50 the
ixture, at $2.50 the
0 desire to retail we
xture, the 100 quarts
r mixture, the 100
100 pints at $4' 50.
Special mixture
th Cuttlebone ;
neat pound
boxes, at 75c. the dozen ; the ca'^e of 100
boxes, at $5. 50. Sunflower Seed, 8c. the
00 the 100 lbs. All net.
Tuesdays and Fridays,
of assorted Plants and
Bulbs. Address all
auction matters to ^cfj Greenwich Street.
! Canary Bird Food, I
Auction Sales,
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS.
Address Letters to Station £. t3S & 138 W 24t>> Street, Mem York.
364
Xhe: RLORIS^X'S BXCHANQliJ.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS'
LITHOGimPIIED PACKAGES
FOR COUNTER TRADE.
The cut herewith is a photo-engrav-
ing of the elegant blue-covered, hinged
boxes which we furnish gratis to the
purchasers of our packet Flower Seeds.
We will send this box and loo
packages assorted seeds postpaid by-
mail, at $2,00, and more can be order-
ed by mail, as wanted. We will also
include with all first orders and with-
out extra charge, a finely executed
lithograph of flowers (size 17x25),
printed in 10 colors. This will make
an attractive advertisement and a real
ornament in any salesroom.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS
64 - 56 Dey St., New York.
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
tHSued quarterly, mailed I
free to tne trade only.
HENRY A. DREER,
Fhilailelphia
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT VOUNEFD.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO..PHILA. PA.
lines in AMEKIOAN GARDENING.
The rate is only 15 cents per line or !S35
per year.
ASPARAGUS
Roots, extra fine, 3 and 3 years old, Barr's
Mammoth. Conovei-'s Colossal, and Palmetto.
The WM. H. MOOX CO., Morrlsville, Pa.
WHENWRtTINGMCNTlONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
[HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
» 413 East 34th Street,
j Near Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES.
Extra large
1000, !S8.00.
ASTER SEED.
All kinds and coin
'PRICE LIST PKEE ON APPLICATION.
BULBS
TUBEROUS-
ROOTED
PLANTS
SEEDIIHG GliDIOlUS BULBS.
Mostly unbloomed, entirely uncalled,
one incli and upward in diameter,
!#10 per thousand. AIho one year
seedlings, Si6 per thousand. Catalogue
M. CRAWFORD, - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
History, Description, Methods of Propagatlo
and Complete Directions for Their Suo-
ceessful Culture in the Garden,
Dwelling and Greenhouse.
BY 0. L. ALLEN.
HYACINTHS, LILIES, TULIPS, NARCIS-
SUS, CYCLAMEN, CALLAS, GLADIO-
LUS, AMARYLLIS, FREESIA,
TROP-S;OLUM, TIGRIDIAS,
Etc., Etc.
THE DEMAND for a bork describing in a
truatworthy manner how to grow Bulbs and
Tuberous-Booted Plants in the open ground, as well
as in tha greenhouse and window (iardeii ; how to
Sropagate them ; how lo succetd and avoid failure,
as long been urgent. No other class of plants
occupies BO important a place in the field of flori-
culture as do the various kinds of flowering bulbs'
and is at the same time so little understood.
The author of this book has for many years made
bulb growing a specialty, aiid is a recognized
authority on their cultivation and management.
He has taken the initiative in this country to make
bulb growing a special industry, and therefore
writes from his own long and extensive experience.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS
which embeUish 'his work are original and profuse,
have been drawn from nature aud engraved ex-
pressly for this book. The cultural directions are
plainly stated, practical, and to the point. Mr.
Allen renounces the idea that it is difficult to suc-
cessfully raise flowering bulbs, and shows that their
necessary requirements are simple and few. What
not to grow forms an important feature in this book.
THE LOSSES OF BULBS
from overestimating their hardiness are clearly re-
counted, and the simple remedies to prevent such
losses are so plainly indicated and described that
any one following these directions -wiU suffer very
little loss in the future.
Handsomely Illustrated, Cloth, 12 mo. Price, postpaid, $2.03
Address all orders to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FUL ON STREET H. Y.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»«
I BURPEE'S t
t SEEDS :
I Philadelphia. |
Wholesale Price List forPlorlsts 4
, "'--•--'■ Qardenera. ^
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
ITIWG MENTION -"HE H-OBIPT'S EXCHAljGt:
1st QUALITY.
We have gained the reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and if yon
would have the VE RY BEST, send to us for sam-
ple. Two important items, viz.: Quality the best.
Price the lowest. Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & 66 N. From SI. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SUMMER OELIVER!,
(JUI.T AND ATTGCST.)
TREE FERN STEMS.
FREESIj\S. .„ ^
(We Tyill have over a Million of
FBBESIAS, running from 7-16th to
% of an inch.
CALLAS. , . „ . ,
(Dry roots in all sizes.)
LIL. LONGIFLORUMS.
CALIFORNIA SMALL^BULBS.. . ,
(Brodi^as, Calochortus, Fritillarias.)
Advance Price List ready NOW. Send for it.
We want your orders NOW. Address
H. H. BERBER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE F1.0RIST-S EXCHANCe
WE SELL SEEDS.l
Special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, 1
Seed Merchants and Growera, \
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Keg. Cable Address : DeForest Phila. '
Price lists on application.
BULBS*>«PLANTS
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
58 WEST ST., N.Y.CITY.
^fter May 1st, 1894 our address will be
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
^HriV vuRrr'NG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
per 100. delivered.
WATEIt HYACINTH, $8.00 per 1000 or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
CRINUM ItlRKII, 9 to 20 inches circumfer-
ence. *9.00 per 100. All perfect bulbs.
AMAUVLil.IS EQUESTRE, (A. ReRina).
ZEPHVRANTHES ATAMASCO, fine culti-
vated bulbs, $4,00 per 1000.
Seeds of Nymplitea Zanzibarensis azarea
■ ■* lata, $300 per . "' '
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antonlo.Fla.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEARL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Orders accepted subject to stock being
unsold.
Sweet Pea "^Towr
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring'
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894:, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS.
We offer an A No. I strain of these at greatly reduced prices.
Singles, in Finest Mixture , $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per lOOO
Singles, in separate colors, as Scarlet, Crimson,
Pinii, White, Yellow, Orange $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per lOOO
LILIUM AURATUM.
7 to 9 in.. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 | 11 to 13 in. .$10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1000'
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS.
Dormant bulbs, 20 varieties $1.50 per doz. ; $12.00 jier 100; $100.00 per lOOO
CALADfUlWl'^SCUL'ei*iTU!VI.
6 to 8 in $0.75 per doz. ; $5.00 per 100 | 8 to 10 in. . .$1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per lOO
10 to 12 in $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100.
t the Spring isdil
t will be to your Intere!
HENRY A. DREER, Phila., Pa,
SINGLE TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS
IN FIVE SEPARATE COLORS,
Per ICO - - - - $5.00.
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK.
BOOK FOR.
FJUOHtlSXS'
Just out. Send for It.
"We offer to the trade our
AO/r^pTJC Victoria and Trujfaut's Pmonff
J\S^ X. mUS\.^» flowered Perfection, v^hite, pink»
scarlet, lavender, purple and mixed, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.; 5 for $1.00. Mignon, Boston
ilorists' and Semple ulsters, white, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.
GTirPl?T "PP A m Blanche Ferry, best
O W J^IV 1 r^liil.a. pink, oz., 10 cts.; Ih., 65 cts.
„ of England and A.lba Magnifica, best
whites, oz., 15 cts.: lb., $1.50. Cardinal, best
dark red, oz., 10 cts.; lb„ 85 cts. JEchford's
Mixture, oz.. 10 cts.; U lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 eta.
Vaughan's Prize Mixture, oz,, 15 cts.; Ib.^
$1.50. Good Mixed, all colors, % lb., 15 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.
FOR OTHEE FLO-WER SEEDS i?,p^fi'is,Bu]b8
Plants, etc., etc., see our BooJc for Florists,
sent free on application with business card.
:N. T. Xel., 3610 H. • Oreenhonses, Western Spring, 111*
''^iZt YAUGHAK'S SEED STORE.
Box 688,
CH/CAGO.
RISTS EXCHANGF WHEN WRmNG MENTION THE FIOHIST-S EXCHANGE
The Klorist's Exchange.
365
QUESXIOK BOX.
Propagating Pleroma and Lagerstroemia
(Crape Myrtle).
Will some of your readers please Inform
me how to propagate Pleroma splendens
and crape myrtle, as I have had much
trouble with both ? R. M. B.
ANSWER.
Pleroma. — Thepleromasforstock should
be grown in a warm greenhouse, and the
cuttings, if taken from half ripened young
wood, root freely in a propagating frame,
with a gentle bottom heat.
LAGER3TRCEMIAS. — Stock lagerstrcemias
should be given a rest in the early part of
the Winter and only water enough to keep
the shoots from shrivelling. Toward New
Year give more water and more heat to
start them into growth. Then take cut-
tings from the young wood while it is in a
half ripened state, and they root readily in
a gentle bottom heat. If the wood is
neither too hard nor too soft they root
J. S. TAPUN.
Whitewash for Shading.
I would like to inquire how to prepare
hicewash for shading greenhouses ?
— R. M. B.
ANSWER.
The best whitewash for shading is made
from air slacked lime as it can then be
taken oS the glass much easier in the Fall
than if made from stone lime. Make it
quite thin and apply with a syringe. The
best method of shading I have ever used is
a mixture of naptha and white lead, made
so tnin as to resemble skimmed milk.
This can be put on with a syringe and will
not cost more than twenty-five cents a
thousand square feet. When first put on
it should be used very lightly, only enough
to break the sun's rays, and as the season
advances and the sun gets stronger should
be increased. If it does not wash off with
the Fall rains it can be easily taken off.
J. S. Taplin.
To Get Rid of Sow Bugs.
In answer to inquiry as how to get rid of
HOW bugs or wood lice, published in last
week's Florists' Exchange, if the pa^ty
will get a bottle <i£ D. Maurer ^ poqs' in-
fallable rat and ruach extermiuatorand
paste it along the inside front of his bencbes
infested with the bugs, it will root them
out. They are very fond of it, and will
even hunt it up if any be placed about the
benches, audit is sure death to them when
they eat it. A. W. Fox.
Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
From a prvoate letter dated Ma/rch %% at the
Branch Turf-Garden of the Connecticut JEx-
periment Station.
"We are having a very early Spring of
grass, and thiscoUection was never so full,
so interesting, or so valuable. Nowhere in
the world probably were there ever so many
varieties of .grass grown purely as turf.
The garden was grazed by machinery
(mown) 35 times last year. 80,000 or 90,000
plants were set last Autumn ; transplant-
ing them was finished March 17. In a trip
from here to San Francisco and back, I
collected 10,000 plant, (at the first divi-
sion), which I set out last August to mark
my journey and prove my theories by
actual growth. Here are turf grasses
gathered from Manitoba to the Gulf, and
between the two oceans. Oar brown hills
and plains never had the best turf grasses
for them except by accident.
"I believe it is cheaper to publish (es-
tablish) the turf grasses themselves, where
the people can see, learn to grow, and
choose for themselves, as they choose
other forms of vegetation, than to issue
bulletins and books about grasses. We can-
not have satisfactory trade or use in these
new-old things without a larger measure
of confidence, knowledge and skill. People
who want grass have got to study and
learn how to grow it.
"Turf-making can be taught and fully
illustrated in schools in mid-Winter, so
that girls of ten and boys of twelve may
know more practically of turf grass cul-
ture than you and Ido(teachers understood,
of course). It is a matter of natural his-
tory which has never been investigated
and proven before as it exists in this turf
.garden at this moment."
Overhead Heating.
WdUor FloTistis^ Exchange :
Mr. Jos. Bennett's reply to my letter
makes me exclaim with one of old, "Oh,
consistency, thou art a jewel I" When I
wrote last I thought he didn't know what
he was writing about, but now I am sure
of it. He is talking of overhead heating ;
that is, when all the pipes are overhead,
for such is the bearing of his letter, and, as
before, affirms that it in my place "is most
certainly a failure." He gives his experi-
ence with one house and states the failure
as with him ; then volunteers the startling
information that he changed the pipes —
exactly the same ones — 2 feet 6 inches from
the ground floor. How many floors has
his greenhouse got? or were the pipes
above the second floor before "overhead " ?
He further says he has no trouble in keep-
ing the house up to 55 degrees now.
The system of heating in my place is ex-
actly the same as gained the first prize
some time ago through your valuable
paper ; that is, the flows overhead and the
returns along the paths and under the
benches, so that most of the piping is
somewhat lower and nearer the "ground
floor" than Mr. Bennett's. This same
system I have had now for seven years,
and if the ablest men in the United States
awarded first prize to this same system,
and Mr. Bennett takes upon himself to say
that it is "certainly a failure," then I have
a perfect right to say that he knows noth-
ing about it. S. S. Bain.
Montreal.
Chlorogalum pomeridianum.
Editor Florists^ ExchaTige:
My attention was first directed to this
beautiful plant several years ago, when I
noticed that my bees worked very hard
upon it in early morning and in the even-
ing. I am inclined to believe that it is a
great secreter of nectar, and can well be
termed a first-class honey plant. It attains
a height of from four to eight feet, bearing
numerous small lily-like flowers of a glow-
ing white.
This plant grows somewhat after the
fashion of a yucca, throwing up a straight
stem, which branches out near the top,
and each branch is covered with its load of
lily-like blossoms ; it blossoms for about
six weeks. The bulb is a novelty in itself ;
it is extremely large in size and enclosed in
a great wrapping of vegetable fibre. The
Chlorogalum pomeridianum is widely dis-
tributed throughout the Sierra Nevada
Mouatains, California, and seems to prefer
a rocky soil.
There is a smaller ppecies here, known as
Chlorogalumaugustifolium; it is identical
to the former, but is dwarfed in stock and
bulb. S. L. Watkins.
Grizzly Flats, Gal.
Large Sized Violets.
Editor FlcyrisUi^ Exchanae:
In your issue of March 10 and also March
31, under the heading of " New Strain of
Violets," mention is made of a single
violet, larger than a quarter-dollar piece,
etc. This is nothing remarkable. The
violet Wellsiana (which is not a new
variety) when well grown, will average 1^
inches in diameter with stems long and
stiff and foliage very dark and compact.
The color is very dark purple and it is also
very fragrant. It is an excellent variety
for Fall and Spring blooming, but does
not force as well as the Czar or Victoria
Regina, etc. The old foliage will some-
times spot a little in September, which
does not, however, affect their flowering.
Mostly all of the single flowering varieties
will spot more or less. H. HUEBNER.
Grroton, Mass.
Baltimore.
The Market.
With all the many festivities that
take place at tbls season, there has been a
steady demand for flowers. Right after
Easter there was really a scarcity of good
stock, for all the growers had cut very
close during the holidays, besides this fact,
the cold snap blighted all the bulbous
stock outside, so that not much depend-
ence could be put on it.
Violets are nearly over ; only a few
stragglers make their appearance in the
market ; the cool weather of the last few
days really prolonged the bloom, otherwise
they would have disappeared long ere
this.
Prices are ruling as follows: Perle,
Hoste, 4c. to 5c. ; La France, 6c. to 8c. ;
carnation, $1.00 per 100 ; Violets, 35c. per
100. Harrisii lilies are still coming in in
quantities, owing to their lateness of
blooming for Easter. Valley at present is
scarce,
That Datchman.
What a fine specimen of humanity
he is; at no time of the year do we feel
him so much as just at Easter. At this
time his method of business is keenly felt
by all reliable parties. I refer to his credit
system. A dialogue overheard in one of our
florist's stores here, will explain matters
only too well.
Lady Customer : " What do you charge
for these hyacinths ? "
Florist: "Twenty-five cents for the
best ; twenty cents for the smaller ones."
L. C. : " Is not that rather high ; they
are offered much cheaper not far from
here. I bought some for five cents and the
better ones for ten cents ? "
P.: "Sorry, Madam, but this is the
best I can do."
L. C. : "What is your charge for those
spireas ? "
F. : "I have them from fifty cents to
one dollar each."
jj. C. : "That is terrible; why, I can
buy them at twenty-five cents and the best
at thirty-five cents. I cannot understand
why there is so much difference in price."
F. : (Furiously). " Well, Madam, you
will pardon me, but I tell you I cannot
sell my product at the price some parties
do, for I pay my debts and try to keep up
my credit ; a person can only live by
charging a profit on his wares. If you can
buy those plants any cheaper you are
welcome to do so, I have no more time to
spare; good day."
Mr. Allen's article was read by your
eorrespondentafter this scene with much
more interest. These Dutchmen come
over and sell to every one with their long
credits; when the season is over the
parties don't pay their bills; the Dutchman
sells him again the following year, as he is
afraid that if he refuses him he will not
pay at all. This is what some persons call
the competition which an honest man
should meet.
Who is at fault ? The seller or buyer ?
I say the seller.
Motes.
French bulbs of Trumpet Major
narcissus bloomed badly this year ; some
reports state but twenty per cent, flowered.
Some carnations, for summer bloom,
that were planted out froze during the
last cold spell that we had.
Halliday Bros, will continue the busi-
ness of the late R. J. Halliday, at their
store, 11 B. Baltimore street.
The latest way in Baltimore to advertise
one's business is to go to the cemetery
after one has made lots of designs for a
funeral, and deposit one's business card
upon the grave of the deceased ; the
people flock out to take a look at the
flowers, and naturally the card will take
their eye as containing the name of the
maker of ,
the flower xO / //
work. A /X^ ^V^ —
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Alba Maculata, 1st size, per 100, $4.00;
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$5.00 per 100 ; Small plants, $3.00 per 100.
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$2.00 per 100.
UMBRELLA CHINA TREES, IS to 18
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CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 2J to 3 feet,
well branched, $3.00 per 100.
Will exchange any of the above stock for
Mareclial Niel Roses, plants or rooted
cuttings.
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Foreign Notes.
Carnation Winter Cheer.— This vari-
ety, which received the endorsement of
Treasurer C. L. Allen, at Indianapolis, is
highly spoken of by a writer in London
Garden, who says: '* As a Winter flower-
ing variety this appears to be perfect. The
color is a deep bright red, the petals ar-
range themselves naturally, and so sym-
metrically as to rival the art of the dresser,
and it does not burst its calyx." He also
states it is of good habit and very free, the
petals taking on a bright hue at this sea-
son of the year ; it is also nicely scented.
This writer advises all gardeners to grow
it.
Ferns Certificated in 1893.— The
Royal Horticultural Society of England,
awarded a first-class certificate for Pteris
longifolia Mariesii introduced from Penang
by Veitch & Sons. It is of slender growth,
the pinnte narrower than in the normal
form and slightly undulated ; the silvery
white scales which cover the crown of the
plant are very conspicuous. The Garden
states this should become a popular fern
either for pots or the fernery.
Two awards of merit were given viz.: for
Pteris serrulata gigantea, a tall, vigorous-
growing form of the " Ribbon fern " and
Athyrium F. f. setigernm, a fine variety of
the Lady Fern.
Uncertain Chrysanthemums.- Under
this caption a writer in London Garden
mentions among the American varieties
that are uncertain in England : Ivory,
Harry May, Gloriosum, Ruth Cleveland,
W. W. Coles, Violet Rose, Mrs. Libbie
Allen, Emily Ladenburg, Eva Hoyt, and
Harry E. Widener. He also states that
Eda Prass " which came over two or three
years ago without much flourish, has
proved a magnificent kind ; Golden Gate is
one of the finest flowers we have. Elmer
D. Smith is one more instance of an
American variety which has received but
little praise, and which is very likely on
further trial to be the grandest crimson,
exhibition chrysanthemum in cultivation. "
Though Wyndmoor is weakly he is to give
it another trial on account of its distinct
color.
Quarantine for Imported Orchids.—
At the last meeting of the Scientific Com-
mittee of the Royal Horticultural Society,
England, Mr. Blandford stated that he had
received specimens of the pseudo- bulbs of
a dendrobium perforated by a blunt-
headed beetle, Xyleborus morigerus (Blan-
ford), and described by him in Insect Life.
This led toadiscussion as to the increasing
necessity of putting imported orchids into
quarantine before introducing them into
the orchid houses, lest those structures
should be overrun with exotic insects.
Bisulphide of carbon was recommended as
useful for this purpose. Its highly inflam-
mable nature must, however, be borne in
mind. Mr. Michael, speaking of the pres-
ence of acari in^dust sweepings, alluded to
the immunity which these creatures pos-
sess against poisonous substances, such as
bisulphide of carbon. Dessication is the
only method of killing them, but this can-
not be always carried out to a suflScient
extent without injuring the plants.— Gar-
dcning World.
SaintpauliA Ionantha.— This name es-
tablishes a new genus upon a plant which
has been discovered in the district of
Usambara, Central Africa. It belongs to
the family of GesneraceEe, and in general
habit and appearance reminds one at first
sight of Ramondia pyrenaica. The leaves
are roundly cordate, fleshy, pilose, bronzy-
green above and rosy beneath. The flowers
are widely expanded, with two lobes
directed backward and the three larger
ones directed forward, reminding one of a
violet both in shape and color ; individu-
ally they measure about li inches across.
The leaves hug the soil, torming a loose
rosette, while the branching and naked
flower stems rise a little above them, form-
ing a mass of open flowers. The latter are
of a beautiful sky-blue, darker when
young, and towards the center, where the
golden yellow stamens show themselves in
a conspicuous manner by contrast with
the delicate tints of the corolla. The
blooms are produced in succession over a
long period of time. The plant may be
grown much in the same way as strepto-
carpus, and may be propagated from seed
or from cuttings much in the same way as
the members of the last-named genus —
Gardening World.
Oneida, N. Y.
Easter trade was much better than was
anticipated. Several hundred more roses
and carnations could have been sold, if
obtainable. Some of the imported Ber-
muda lily *'stuff" was used here in some
of our churches again, but I think for the
last time, as it was very unsatisfactory,
being very poor indeed compared with the
home grown, J. S. H.
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5000 Honeysuckles, Golden, Hall's Japan,
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1000 Virginia Creepers, 3 to 6 feet.
2000 Ampelopsis Veitohii, 1 to 3 feet.
1000 Clematis, large flowering.
40 Varieties of Grape Vines.
Best of facilities for shipping. Two Rail-
roads, tliree Express Companies and
Sound Steamers to New York City.
Si CRANE, Prop, of Norwich Nurseries,
NORWICH, CONN.
ESTABLISHED 1870.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'!
The Florist's Exchange.
367
Cincinnati.
Trade for this week has been a little
qniet, but possibly it is just as well for the
commission man, as roses and carnations
have been scarce all week, owing to the
close cutting for Easter business. Bride
and Mermet are selling at 7c.; Perle at 3c.;
carnations, IJc. to 3c., according to qual-
ity; pinkand white tulips, 5c.; yellow and
red, 3c.; Harrisii, 8c.; callas, 6o.; valley,
3o.; violets and pansles, 50c. per 100 ; best
American Beauty bring 25c. ; hybrids, 8c.
Business in the flower market is quiet, and
much good stock taken back home for lack
of customers. B. Gf. G.
Chicago.
The Cat Flower Exchange,
The stockholders of the Exchange
held their meeting on March 38. Out of
the total 480 shares of stock issued, 294
were represented with probably 40 mem-
bers present, either for themselves or as
proxies. The Exchange, financially, has
not been a success from a stockholder's
point of view, as by the report of the direc-
tors. May 1, the assets will show cash or ac-
counts due, estimated at 1644.09; fixtures,
etc., J366.38; making a total of $1,011.47;
original paid up stock being $2,200, the
stockholders as yet having received no
dividends.
The Exchange was originally designed to
in some way aid the growers in selling
their own products, bnt has drifted into a
commission business to the extent pro-
bably of nine-tenths of the trade done. The
withdrawal of two of the commission firms
to open up elsewhere, rendered some
change necessary to keep any life in the
Exchange at all. A majority of the board
of directors with the Niles Center growers,
and five or six holders of single tables sel-
ling their own products, were a unit in so
altering the methods, that the Exchange
should act solely in the capacity of a com-
mission house and rent table space to any
grower choosing to sell his own flowers.
On this, a vote was taken, with the result
of 209 shares for and 21 against, the opposi-
tion declining to vote at all. As will be seen
less than a majority of the total stock is-
sued was voted, and as the success of the
new move would mean a further call of at
least 25 per cent, (fifty was paid up at the
start) on the stock, the directors, to all ap-
pearances, will find it uphill work to resus-
citate, or re-organize, on the new methods
proposed, with so pronounced a feeling to
close the place up as was manifested.
If the Exchange dies and is ever tried
again, the stock should be held exclusively
by the growers, and run for their interest,
and there is plenty of such men here to
run the thing successfully. The Niles
Center growers, who formed one body and
sold their goods in their exchange to the
extent of $55,000 the past year, at a total
cost of 8 per cent, on the sales, would show
that 7 per cent, remained in the hands of
the growers as a recompense.
From a grower's point of view, a general
commission house, drawing supplies from
whoever will send to it, is in reality an
effort to obtain stock from outside sources
to compete with the grower's own pro-
ducts ; this hardly looks business like.
Yet such must take place if the new de-
parture is entered on and run as a business
. venture for the stockholders ; and this is
just why the stock should be held by the
growers, and run, not so much to make
money on it, as to sell the greatest possible
quantity of their own grown goods, at the
lowest per centum for the selling. The
new departure proposes to charge 12J per
cent, to members holding stock and 15 per
cent, to non-holders. The now large num-
ber (eight or nine) of strong commission
firms in this city, are bound to hold to-
gether to help their side of the battle. Can
the growers agree in suflBcient numbers
and with sufficient power to rid them-
selves of any grievance, if such exist, as
against the commission houses or middle
men ? or is there business enough in this
city tor both to run smoothly ?
Business this week is somewhat slow,
with enough flowers for demand, except-
ing possibly white carnations, funeral
work rendering them in demand.
' iHenkt Hilmek (Art Floral Co.) is build-
ing twelve new houses at Blue Island, ne-
cessitated by ^--\ ^
Montreal.
Easter Trade.
There is no doubt that trade this Eas-
ter was the best on record; it is doubtful if
there was a rose or carnation left in the
whole city. Some of the principal stores
were sold out before 8 o'clock P.M.; violets
and carnations were scarce ; of roses there
1 a good supply though not nearly
enough to meet the demand. We could
have sold probably 500 more if we could
have got them. Plants sold well; lilies
were not very plentiful and were cleared
right out, spiraeas were more abundant than
usual and did not go so fast; azaleas were
in good supply ; some colored ones were
left over. Bulbs were plentiful, those with
several bulbs in a low nan going best.
Tulips were not in demand at all although
some were sold after roses and carnations
were all gone.
Altogether the trade here was most satis-
factory, every one so far as I can hear being
satisfied. The weather, though a little cold,
was fine.
Conservatory Openings.
This is a practice I never saw or heard
of in any othercity, but it is greatly appre-
ciated here by members of the Horticultural
Society and their friends. All the promi-
nent places have two, three or four " Open
Days " during the Winter ; that is, certain
dates when members and friends can go
through and enjoy the sight. That this is
appreciated is shown by the fact that over
three hundred visitors have been at one
place in an afternoon. The chief places
open this winter were Mr. A. Allan, (Jules
Betrix, gardener) ; Mr. H. Montagu Allan,
(J. Dunbar, gardener) ; late Sir J. J. C. Ab-
bott (W. Wilshire, gardener); B. B. Angus,
Esq. (J. Kirkwood, gardener); Mr. J. Bur-
nett, (J. Bland, gardener); Lord Mount Ste-
phen, (J. Stanford, gardener) ; Mr. W. W.
Ogilvie (J. Walsh, gardener); Mrs. Redpath
(JT Eddy, gardener) ; Mrs. Robertson, (W.
J. Horseman, gardener); and Sir D. A.
Smith, (Geo. Budds, gardener).
The conservatories all through have been
looking extra well this Winter, perhaps the
most remarkable plant being a magnificent
specimen of rhododendron Veitohii, bearing
over 500 splendid flowers, at Lord Monnt
Stephen's place on Drummond st. This
plant has been in bloom five weeks and is
still a grand sight, and will certainly last
two weeks more. J. B.
Carefully prepare copy for your ad-
vertisement, select the medium you in-
tend to use, and place it in the medium
chosen for a sufficient length of time to
allow an opportunity for returns, and
carefully watch results.— ITeste™ Ad've.r-
tiser.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!
FOR SALE— 1000 MARECHAti NIEl.
ROSES, five to six feet long, budded on Eglantine,
perfectly hiirdy, beine out of doors, which we retail
at $1.00 a piece. Please write for price per hundred.
Also liistrecelved from Leveque & Flls, Ivry pres
Paris, a fine lot of TEA HOSES, which are ready
for shipment.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA-The best
time to plant this ornamental tree is m April. We
have them all the way from six and seven in. hes to
1 and eiKht feet, which we retail from 10 cts. *"
J. M. BONNOT & SON,
Alexander Street, - NORFOLK, VA.
ROSES "'^^ruE."" ROSES
Hooted CattingB or Plants of
BRIDES, MERMETS, CUSIN
and WATTEVILLE.
1 f vnu wiiiit the best at reasonable prices, call
(,r address
CHARLES H. HJGERT, SUMMIT, ukidn co, NEW JERSEY.
WHEN WRITING M
: FLORIST'S E
BRIDESMAID
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
"We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock of It, and can supply from now to
May 1st.
The Hnndred for $6.00, out of 3i^-in
pots.
The Thousand for $55.00.
THEO. EOKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
WKEM WBrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHaMGE
PLftNT THE METEOR
The Best Red Rose for Spring and
Summer Cut Flowers.
Fine 3 1-2 incli pots,
mn per 100, «40 per 1000.
Strong 3 1-3 inch pots,
«4 per 100, !||t36 per 1000.
5,000JACQ. ROSE PLANTS
On their own roots, well branched.HIll
g% to 3 feet lilRli, $10.00 per ,._
HunclreO.
Sample of 8 for $1.00.
JORDAN FLORAL CO.,
706 Olive St., - ST. LOXJIS, Mo.
ROSES
200,090— 2i inch pots.
50.000— 3i and 4i inch pots.
In 150 Leading Varieties.
Send for catalogue and prices.
CUT SNIIUX for EASTER
THE NATIOHAL PLANT C0.,^S
DAYTON, OHIO.
WHEN ...^.TiNr. MEHTTOgTHE FLORIST'S EXCHftHGE
J^QS]ES MEEMETS, TESTODTS,
IBEIBES, EBIDE3MAIDS, FEBLES, LA
FEAHOE, HIPHETOS, a.'W'.-p-.— 7Ia„a8 for qaotat
From 2, S and 4 inch pots. ! LiAnlQON N J
I Rubber. Extra strong Qreenhouse Hose '" ^""Jl™"" ^i" ^ Mention paper.
I 3 ply, 15 cents per foot in 60 feet lengtne. <■ >- —
BEAUTIES
I have a few BEAUTIES
for sale in 2 inch pots.
Price $60.00 per 1000.
Cash with cider. Also
a few METEORS
cheap.
Olltton, 350". O".
IMPORTED ROSES, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES.
special quotations given to buyers of original cases of Boses, Blioflodendrons,
Azaleas, Clematis, etc., grown by tlie Boskoop, Holland, Nursery Association.
Prize Winners at;the World's Fair.
Address, Fresh importations received now by every Steamer.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Agent. 3 Coenties Slip, New Yorlc.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S trXCHANGB -
ROSES
From 2% inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred.
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing, N. Y.
HALF A MILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, Watteville, Goniier, Perle and La France
- In 2!4 inch pots at $3-50 per lOO ; $30.00 per 1000 Rooted Cuttings, fz.oo
' '"^oer 100 • $15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France, plants in 2%
^^inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, I2.50 per 100 ;
'■—^^ $25.00 per 1000.
) All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
'""^We were awarded First Premiums for all of the above named roses at the
Washington Show.
Strictly Cash With Ordsr or Part Cash and Balance O.O.D.
-WHOLESAI^E ROSE GRO-WERS,
423 CENTER MARKET, WASHINGTON, D. C.
We can Supply
ONE MILLION
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
Between now and A.pril ISthf 1894,
C. STRAUSS & CO., Washington, D. O.
10,000 Bustles in our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
368
The^ Klorist's Exchanged.
A GOOD INVESTMENT.
Irish Juniper, 3 feet; Arbor VitEe Globe, 15 inch;
Arbor Vitas Golden, 13 inch; Arbor Vitje Siber-
ica, 18 inch; Arbor Vitfe American, 18 inch;
Retinospora Golden, 18 inch; Cypress, Lfiw-
son's, 2 feet, $10.00 per 100, assorted. Pine bushy
plants. Small Evergreens, per 100, $1.00.
Hydrangea Otaksa, per 100, $1.00.
CASH "WITH ORDER.
THOS. FAIBLEY, St. Georges, Md.
WHEW WRITING MEWTIQN THB FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
JAPAN MAPLES
30 to 36 in. 85c.; 36 to 42 in $1.00.
Hollyhocks, Strong, $6.00 per 100.
CANNAS STARTED IN 4 In. POTS.
See description of New Lyobnis in iaaue of Marcb
17, page 322; In game advertisement read prices of
Cannas per 100, not per 1000.
The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FXORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES.
Betscher strain, fine stocky plants, $2.00 per
100; $15.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
100 1,000
Daybreak $3 50 20 00
McGowan, Silver Spray, Portia,
Garfield and American FJag. 125 glO 00
TJdal Wave and NeUie XiSwis. 2 OG 15 00
Smilax, strong 3 inch stock 15 00
Geraninms, rooted cuttings,
named 1 50 13 50
Fetnnlas, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named 3 00
Chrysanthemums, rooted cut-
tings, named 2 00
Coleus, rooted cuttings 90 700
Alternanthera, XX strong 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong 2inch at $3.50
per 100; d}^ and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Strawberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio,
WHEN WR'TIWG MENTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
C OI^EXJS.
Our stock is large and handsome, con-
sisting of 70 to 75 varieties, includ-
ing the very newest kinds.
Booted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties (our
selection), at $6.50 per 1000 by express ; in
20 varieties at $1.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds* including some of the moat hand-
some ever offered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at $3.00 per 100 by mail.
Golden Verschaffeltii, and Mrs. 1. 1>. Halght
(yellow), at $8 a 1000.
"We will include at least 50 cuttings of the
new kinds in every 1000 purchase.
C a. r zi a. t i 01:1s
Booted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
Prices of other kinds On application.
Send for circular.
Safe delivery guaranteed in all cases.
W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.
Flowering varieties : $3 00
Paul Bruant,3in. Sets. each ; 3^ in 6 00
Hex, in variety 5 00
COLEUS, in variety, per 1000, :ti20.00 2 55
Moon Vine, (I. Noctiphyton) 3 50
COBiEA Scandens 3 00
Geraniums, none but the best varieties,
per 1000, $35.00 3 00
AmpelopsiB Veitchii, IJ^ to 3 feet 4 00
" Tricolor, strong 3 in 3 50
Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, per
1000, $30.00 2 50
Lemon Verbena, strong 3 00
Lantana, fine varieties 3 50
ROSEIS.
Hardy Climbers, tj^ in 3 00
H. P.,l^in 3 50
La France, Duchess of Albany, White La
Prance, Striped La France, Hermoga,
Mrs. Degraw, Queens Scarlet, Papa
Gontier, Clotliilde Soupert, Rainbow,
etc., per 1000, $35.00 3 00
car:natxo7>9S.
Rooted Cuttings, leading varieties.
healthy, per lOUO, $10.00 1 35
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties 3 50
Address,
THOS. A. McBETH & CO., Springfield, Ohio.
Drosera Brevifolia.
$2.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
Express paid to any part of the United States.
CASH WITH ORDER.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
COLEUS
COLEUS
COLEUS
Rooted Cuttings.
Golden Queen, Golden Bedder and Crim-
son Verschafl'elti at $6.00 per 1000. Our
selection of other varieties at $5.00 per 1000.
Puclisias, the leading sorts, $1.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, 4 varieties, $1.00 per 100.
Salvia, Scarlet Sage, $1.00 per 100.
Pansies by the thousand or ten thousand for
seed beds, $3.00 per 1000. Once transplanted,
$4.00 per 1000.
Ageratum, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
A CARD of ten lines or less may be
inserted in AMERICAN GARDENING at
the rate of 15 cents per line of eiglit words.
Seventh Regiment (N. Y.) Ball Deco-
rations.
The Seventh Regiment ball, which oc-
curred on Thursday eveniug, March 29,
and was given in commemoration of the
liquidation of the debt resting on the
Armory, gave work to several of our prom-
inent decorators. Each company chose its
own florist to ornament its room, and the
work carried out was governed by the sum
placed at the disposal of the decorator.
Taken as a whole the decorations were
among the finest of the kind ever seen in
this city.
Company A. — The decorations in this
room were done by Tkaendlt, of 6th ave.
Good taste was here displayed without the
extravagant use of either flowers or plants,
making a very pretty effect. The garland-
ing of laurel from tlie ceiling in straight
sections and counter crossing was good ;
the gaselier was draped with asparagus
and Cattleya blooms, being the only deco-
rations where orchids were used. Tbe first
mantel was a bank of Baroness de Roth-
schild and mignonette and the fireplace
was covered with plants. Over the second
mantel, which had a grouping of mixed
roses and mignonette, was a triangle form-
ing the letter A, done in crimson carna-
tions, supporting a graceful shield of as-
paragus and smilax entwined with Mar-
guerites, etc. Foliage plants artistically
dispersed on tops of the lockers completed
the arrangement of this beautiful room.
Company B room was the work of Geo-
M. Stumpp, and was tastefully arranged.
In either corner stood a fine Viburnum
plicatum ; the sides of the room were
nicely done with rhapis, Kentias, Areca
lutescens and Harrisii lilies. On the piano-
forte stood two handsome baskets of flow-
ers. The gaselier was not taken advan-
tage of as it might have been for the deco-
rator's art, having only a plain trimming
of wild smilax. On the right hand side of
this room stood a very handsome tablet
erected to the memory of fallen heroes ;
this was draped with National and Com-
pany colors, and the base embellished with
Beauty and other roses. The tops of
the lockers carried some very fine palms,
pandanus, genistas, callistemons, azaleas
and Harrisii lilies.
Company C.~The work on this room
was executed by Thorley, and the decora-
tions attracted a great deal of attention ;
no doubt both florist and Company <^ hav-
ing done their best to bring this about. For
color and light effect a number of electric
lamps were used behind the screen and
elsewhere, together with a large quantity
of cut flowers, such as Beauty, Harrisii,
tulips, and a huge display of bunting and
silk.
The decoration, apart from the light and
extra color, was somewhat disappointing
in design, outline and arrangement. This
was especially noticeable on the central
screen fronting the entrance where the
right hand corner above a large staff of
Harrisii lilies was a mass of yellow tulips ;
these refusing to show the light, or to
blend with the lilies, caused a considerable
blank, thus breaking the harmony of the
whole. As we entered through a doorway
of hemlock, palm and Beauty roses, we
were first struck by the overspread canopy.
This in design and effect was very pretty,
and consisted of 14 wreaths of smilax, in
terit form ; raised a little above these were
a similar number of cream bunting strips
running the length of the smilax, making
a strong contrast. Fronting the entrance
were three screens, the larger or center
screen protruding slightly from those on
the sides. These screens extended over
the whole width of the room and repre-
sented 160 square feet of surface covered,
which was done by using a network of
green, smilax entering largely into the de-
coration. Diagonally from bottom right
hand corner to top of left hand ran a large
staff of Harrisii lilies, beginning small and
working larger till it represented a big
oval, and on the lower left hand American
Beauty roses were used to great advantage.
The top right hand consisted of yellow
tulips, tbe right and left hand screens were
promiscuously filled with roses in variety,
large bows of yellow and light pink rib-
bons being used in relief. The tops of
lockers on either side of room were fur-
nished with genis-tas, oalms and palm
leaves, and here and there a bunch of
American Beauty roses was arranged to
good purpose. The whole room being
brilliantly lighted, awaited some relief
which came from the pendent electrolier,
where a large knot of bright pink ribbon
was introduced among the lamps ; stream-
ers of the same shade diverging in
several directions, giving tone and color to
the whole decoration.
Company E.— This room was the work
of David Clarke & Sons. It was a
cliarming room, representing an old baron-
ial hall, the ceiling being of an old ivory
color. Not wishing to hide this or in any
w&y reduce the character of the room, the
florist had to use great judgment, which
certainly was done. In the center, on an
oaken table, stood a magnificent pink
azalea, carrying many hundred blooms,
being four feet and over in diameter.
Ferns, dracaanas, etc.. were used for cover-
ing pot and stem. Pendent from and
across the ceiling were very delicate
wreaths of smilax, and dotted on these
green strings were scarlet carnations and
white Roman hyacinths. Suspended
strings of smilax from the ceiling, ten in
number, terminated midway from the
floor with balls of bright colored flowers-
roses, carnations, etc. The lockers were
treated in same light, easy manner, with
good results ; the face top being festooned
with smilax, while the tops were orna-
mented with a few handsome arecas, Ken-
tias and azaleas, interspersed with Har-
risii lilies.
The room of COMPANY F was decorated
by J. H. Small & Sons, Broadway. This
room represented a large floral hall; in tbe
center was a brilliant array of plants and
Beauty roses. In the front of room was a
large mirror, which was gracefully draped
with asparagus and long stem Beauty.
On the right hand was a splendid mantel,
an object lesson to any decorator, two col-
ors only being used. An undulating bank
of Spirea Japonica alba led up to a mon-
ster mass of long stem Beauty roses. This
combination was elegant. A recess on the
opposite side of the room had a decoration
of plants leading up to a group of Harrisii
lilies. The tops of lockers were covered
with crescents of Beauty roses and spireas,
rhododendrons, azaleas, callistemons and
genistas, while the ceiling was marked in
squares with wild smilax and brilliantly
lighted with electric lamps.
Company G room was the work of Alex-
ander McConnell, 546 5th ave. The dec-
orations here were entirely in keeping
with the room, the solid character of which
made it necessary to use large decorative
plants, the tops of lockers being covered
with palms, draceenas, pandanus, genistas,
white and red azaleas, Harrisii lilies and
rhododendrons. On the center of right
hand side, over the clock near to the ceil-
ing, was arranged a massive genista, a
white azalea underneath helping to form a
splendid contrast and showing tfae unfold-
ing wave of yellow bloom to great advan-
tage. Two windows in front of the room
were ornamented with well-fiowered aca-
cias, screened with palm leaves and lilies.
A pretty garland of laurel leaves decorated
the ceiling, while the center of the room
had an ornamental table of American
Beauty and other roses, azaleas, etc. The
fireplace was banked with Callistemon
speciosus, backed by tall plants of Lilium
Harrisii.
Company I was also the decoration of
Geo. M. Stumpp, and to it we candidly
give the palm of the evening. The massive,! i
old-fashioned oaken beams on ceiling,! 'j
heavy mahogany lockers, together with a! ;J
balcony on left hand side of room, gavei a
good scope to the decorator for a very, 3
heavy style, the design taking no particu-j .■
lar form, save that of a decoration of thei
portals or entrance to an old-fashionedi
manor or castle, making, when complete,
a veritable bower of plants, foliage and'
fiowers. A table in the center carried al
bronze trophy standing in a bed of Adian-|-
turn cuneatum bordered by daffodils. Om
the right hand the lockers were furnished i
with latanias, Kentias and genistas, with;,
trimmings of wild smilax. A very hand-i:
some mantel consisted of spireas, Areca[
and Kentia palms with Von Sion andl
genista blooms.
The balcony on left hand was very hand-I
some, the pillarswhich supported the samej]
being covered with smilax and the balus-!
trading entirely hidden with hemlock andl
wild smilax ; the top rail forming a border!
of yellow done with Von Sions. Threes
shields were worked into the screen on thej
balcony front with Von Sions and genista!
blooms, with electric light bulbs, showing;
white and yellow. Dispersed among the I
greenery were a number of lights, and on 3
the second tier of lockers were a few orna- j
mental plants. Between the windows}
stood a carved frame clock, in keeping;
with the room, on either side of which were 1
splendid groups of Areca lutescens.
Suspended from the ceiling were a series i
of hanging baskets well flUed with foliage i
plants, such as dracEenas, pandanus, aspi-;
distra, ferns, etc., while right in the center i
hung a huge ball of daffodils relieved by
green smilax and yellow ribbon, hidden
between which were a number of miniature '
white and yellow electric stars. The room ;
was brilliantly lighted by 300 electric ;
bulbs. This with a judicious use of color
in the way of roses, etc., made up, as al-
ready stated, the most handsome decoration
of the evening.
Company K. — This room was in charge
of SlEBRECHT & Wadley, 409 Fifth ave.
The main decoration was comprised of
foliage and flowering plants, with a light
canopy of smilax and hemlock wreaths.
The table in the center of the room carried
a very artistic basket of flowers, made up
of Harrisii lilies, Beauty and other rosea
and hydrangea blooms, the cross handle
being worked with bows of red ribbon.
Lincoln, Neb.
The greenhouse of A. L. Humphrey was
last week destroyed by tire, the origin of
which is unknown.
Morrisville, Pa.
One of the greenhouses connected with
the W. H. Moon niirseries was destroyed
by fire last week. Loss, $500. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Buffalo.
Market Items.
The weather recently has favored
business, which, though not rushing, need
not be termed dull. A few weddings that
called for the use of goodly lots of Sowers
had to be provided for, and flowers for
funerals have been more in demand.
The Betail Trade.
Colored flowers, notably carna-
tions, are in over supply, light stock
being received about equal to demands.
Outside of some late grown violets from
G. Arnold, of Rochester, this flower is
about done with for the seasoii, those sent
in generally being very small and inferior.
Smilax is less plentiful than it had been
and sells well.
Adams & Nolan have been quite crowd-
ed with wedding decorations and funeral
orders.
Palmer & Son still make steady display
of daffodils, and also are having a good
supply of Jacq. roses from their green-
houses.
Between literature, Corfu and the bulb
men's visits, Wm. Scott is a busy man
now-a-days, and visitors often find him
difficult to locate.
J. H. Reestock Is fitting up his forth-
coming store rather regardless, to all
outward appearances, and will be in it a
week later.
J. W. Constantine narrowly escaped
a serious accident when lighting a natu-
ral gas stove on Wednesday last from the
igaiting of gas that had been escaping
unawares. The loss of his beard, and with
an arm in sling, makes him a marked man
on the street.
Club IJotes.
At the last club meeting revival of
flower show matters was given some
interest. Sentiment is divided somewhat,
with chances probably favorable to the
show next fall. Our honored metropolitan
visitor, Mr. W. S. Allen, made a speech,
so felicitous in character, that it will long
be in memory with us, brief though it
was. ViDi.
The Klori«t'« Kxchanoe.
369
Boston,
riie Fioirer Sliow.
The annual Spring Exhibition of plants
cut flowers, fruit and vegetables is always
sure of a large attendance and ranks next
to the chrysanthemum show in the Aut-
umn in point of financial returns. The
exhibition of 1894 j ust passed , lost some of
its power of attraction coming so soon
after Easter, when owing to the very mild
weather an abundanee of flowers was on
tlaily exhibition throughout the city. On
this account the returns were considerably
lower than on previous years, but in every
other sense the show was a complete suc-
cess. The quality of the many different
varieties was superior to any previously
exhibited in this city which fact was
plainly evident in all the details essential
to an ideal plant, and much credit is due
the management at Horticultural Hall for
the unique and artistic arrangement of the
many individual exhibits.
The cold wave just previous to the show,
renderfd the transportation of flowering
plants an extremely hazardous undertak-
ing and many growers scheduled particu-
larly for this show considered the chances
too great, and, in consequence, many bare
tables were noticed, especially in the lower
hall. The upper hall was comfortably
tilled.
Bulbous sorts reigned supreme iu point
of number, for nearly every table and
bench contained specimens of the most
popular kinds, while the many tables
crossing the hall were devoted almost ex-
clusively to the many varieties.
A grand display of hyacinths, tulips,
narcissus and longiflorum lilies from the
Bussey Institute completely filled the
large platform and spread out on the ad-
joining tables. Kaiserkroon tulips and a
dozen or more varieties of hyacinths were
remarkably large and well grown.
Wm. Martin, gardener to N. T. Kidder,
displayed a magnificent lot of cyclamen
and immense hyacinths, receiving first
prize for specimen cyclamen, and was first
again with 1.2 distinct named varieties of
hyacinths.
Geo. Anderson, of the Wayside Farm,
received first prize for 10 plants of cycla-
men. This lot was a feature of the show,
gaining the admiration and praise of all
who saw them.
Warren Ewell was first with three 8 inch
and second with three lO-inch pans of hya-
jciDthfl, showing exceptionally clean and
[well developed spikes.
Kenneth Finlayson, gardener to Dr. C.
G. Weld, sent a lot of record-breaking
cinerarias, with a number of well grown
hyacinths and jonquils, receiving second
prize for cinerarias and second and third
for two pans of hyacinths.
C. M. Atkinson obtained first prize for
six cinerarias, first for three cinerarias
and first for ten plants of hardy primroses.
E. S. Converse was first for single pan of
hyacinths and third for three 8-inch pans.
The exhibition of roses was compara-
tively small, which is possibly accounted
for in the great drain of Easter week.
Lawrence Cotter was second and third
with Meteor and Hoste respectively. J. P.
Spaulding was nrst with a vase of fine
Mermet and fourth with the Bride.
The display of carnations was medium
in number and quality, E. G. Bridge, of
Walnut Hill, a comparatively new exhib-
;itor, received first prize each for 12 blooms
of F. Mangold, crimson ; Hector, scarlet,
land Lizzie McGowan, white.
I Wm. Nicholson, of Framingham, re-
ceived first prize for Nicholson, pink; L.
H. Foster, second, with Daybreak. J.
Tailby & don, first for Henrietta Sargent,
yellow; H. K. Southworth, second with
Buttercup.
Of the Society's prizes for azaleas, W.
Ewell was first for single specimen plant ;
Bussey Institutefirst for four distinct named
varieties, and Kenneth Finlayson second
each for two distinct named varieties and
single specimen plant.
The Theodore Lyman fund prizes for six
named varieties of Indian azaleas went to
Kenneth Finlayson; second, Wm. Martin.
The orchid exhibit, though small, was a
treat to those who prefer a well-grown
flower to one of immense ."^ize or ornamen-
tal growth. Wm. Martin, and Edward
Butler, gardener to Mrs. H. F. Durant,
were respectively first and second for
tbree plants in bloom. Edward Butler
was first in single specimen plant with a
wonderfully well developed Dendrobium
nobile, having (estimated) 200 buds and
flowers ; second, C. M. Atkinson with Cat-
tleya Trianse.
In the lower hall, Norton Bros, grouped
a number of hydrangeas, spirseas and
psBonies. Wm. Martin staged a collection
of flowering plants, including a number of
trained azaleas and a fine specimen acacia.
James Comley, gardener to Francis B.
Hayes, was on hand with the usual novel
display. A pyramid of cinerarias,
lilies, hydrangeas, vpith a large hemlock
tree as a centre, was the happy conceit
this year and attracted much attention.
Gratuities were received by Peter Fisher
& Co., for Jacqueminot carnation; E.
Sheppard & Son for dendrobiums and car-
nations ; Bussey Institute for cypripe-
diums; G. B. Richardson for a fine coUec
tion of tricolor geraniums; Harry P. Rand
for violets, and James Comley for a collec-
tion of cut roses.
Market News.
The market has resumed a natural
condition, and although there is plenty of
stock, business has not fallen as much as
was expected. Some very fine blooms of
Brunner, Jacq. and Meteor can be pur-
chased at a very low figure, and Mermet,
Bride, Perle and smaller Teas are cheap.
The scarcity of carnations has almost dis-
appeared, and the price has fallen in con-
sequence.
There is an amount of fine white flowers
for sale ; in fact, more than can be dis-
posed of ; but such kinds as spirsea, stocks,
candytuft, etc., which can be used in a va-
riety of ways, hold a fair price.
The heavy sale of violets does not dimin-
ish to any e^itent, but there is more than
enough for all purposes; therefore, a large
number are sold very low.
General News.
The Gardeners and Florists' Club
met Tuesday evening at Horticultural
Hall. An appreciable gain in attendance
was noticed. A full account of the pro-
ceedings will be given later.
Morris Cohen is now located at 32
Chapman at. F. W,
St. Louis.
Since the recent severe cold spell busi-
ness has been very dull ; it promises, how-
ever, to revive with the return of warm
weather.
Exhibition Schedule Changes,
The exhibition committee having
in charge the arrangement of the coming
chrysanthemum show had its meeting last
Thursday. It decided to drop the prizes
for best table decoration of any flowers
and also those for the various baskets of
cut flowers, and to offer instead equivalent
prizes for parlor decorations and mantel
decorations. The halls selected for this
year's exhibition are very well suited for
these last named exhibits and the prizes
will undoubtedly be very well, competed
for.
Among Growers.
C. Young & Sons Co., at their green-
houses found business, especially the ship
ping department, quite satisfactory until
the cold snap at Easter shut it off tempo
rarily. They are well equipped for the re
tail shipping trade and for the local cut
flower store. Their roses for cut flowers
have done excellently and are now in very
good condition, promising a goodly supply
of blooms to the end of the season. While
Bride is not found to be as large a bloom
and cannot often be cut with as long a
stem as Mermet, they will grow It in con-
junction with the older sort ; good enough
to keep, but it don't take the place of Mer-
met. They are looking for a red rose like
the Meteor, that shall have all the quali-
ties of Perle des Jardins, except that it
ought not to come bull-headed in the Win-
ter. American Belle they think is all
right, though they did not give It a chance
to show its good qualities. They want a
bench of it next Summer and will propa-
gate it very considerably. They had some
very beautiful geraniums, heliotrope and
alternantheras in their frames outside and
they appeared to have gone quickly at
Easter. Their house of Hydrangea otaksa
promises very well for market sales.
At the Sanders Nursery we found
business satisfactory and a good stock of
shrubs, trees, bedding plants and other
stock. A frame of Jenning's strain of
pansies was particularly admirable, be-
, cause of the size, substance and gorgeous
coloring of the flowers, as well as the vigor
of the plants.
R. F. Tesson's greenhouses are in as good
shape as ever, only perhaps a little more so.
He appears perfectly well satisfied with
the venture of two year old roses, they
having apparently fulfilled the demands
made upon them. He is cutting Cusin
very freely now, but finds very small re-
turns for them. Meteor havenot doneany
too well with him, because he has not
given them the treatment he deems they
ought to have. Bridesmaid will be grown
extensively next year, he being convinced
of the merits of that variety. Beauty are
grown to perfection.
J. J. Van Waveren, Mr. B. D. Kap-
TEIGN and other representatives of Dutch
bulb firms have been in this city the past
week. They all acknowledge that in
general orders are a little curtailed this
year, but say that they have found many
of the florists quite hopeful of a profitable
season. E. H. M.
Under tlie lieading; of ' ' For Sale, ' '
"Readers' Wants," etc., AMERICAN
GARDEMING inserts a card of seven lines
at 15 cents per line or S35 per year.
VERBENAS,
GRACE WILDER CARNATIONS,
«6.00 per 1000 to close. Cush or 0.0. D.
200,000
No. I STRAWBERRY
PLANTS.
Such Yarieties as Chas. Downing, Kentucky,
May KiDE, Crescent (5000 for $6.00); Michel's
Early, Winfleld, (5000 tor $6,001; and Lovett's
Early, at 40 otB. per 100; $1.60 per 1000.
Gandv, Bubaoh No. 5, Meeli's Early (Best
Barly),'Yale, Shuster'sGem and Middlefleld, 50
cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000; Parker Barle, 50 cts.
per 100: $4.00 per 1000.
No. 3 Doable Pearl Tuberose, good flower-
ing bulbs, at $3.00 per 1000. All packed in best
manure free of charge. Address,
GHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
tWHFN WRmNS MErtTIOfW THE FUORIST'S EXCHANfr
Paper Tubes for Mailing Plants
The PAPER TUBE does away with all outside wrapping ; saves much
time, and makes a secure package which cannot be smashed in the mails. It
is light, economical and the best device that can be secured by the florist for
mailing purposes.
We can supply them in lengths ot 10 in., 15 ins., or 20 ins.,
at following rates :
i;^y Per loo 250 500 1000
10 inches long, i inch in diameter |o 60 $1 44 $2 75 $5 00
10 do Ij4 do 72 I 73 3 30 6 GO
10 do 2 do 96 2 30 4 40 8 00
15 do I do 90 2 15 4 13 7 50
15 do i}4 do 1 08 2 59 4 95 9 00
15 do 2 do I 44 3 45 6 60 12 00
20 do I do I 26 2 88 5 50 10 00
20 do I'/i do I 44 3 45 6 60 12 00
20 do 2 do I 92 4 60 8 80 16 00
Delivered F. 6. B. New York. Other sizes will be quoted in lots of not less than 500.
We will furnish you with labels to be pasted on these tubes, giving your name,
business address, etc., at the following rates; loo labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents;
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, $1.25.
Florists are catching on to the idea, and more Paper Tubes for mailing
samples or small orders will be used this Spring than ever before. Try a
small order.
1. T. De La Mare Pt;. and Pull. Co., Ltd., 170 Fulton Street, II.V.
Hibigcag ^ubviolacea
Best Double Flowering Chinese Hibiscus.
2}4 inch pots $0.50 per doz.; $4.00 per 100
3 " 1. 00 '* 8.00 "
4 " 2.00 "
JASMINES.
Grand Duke and Maid of Orleans.
2 inch pots $0.60 per doz.; $5.00 per 100
3 " 1.25 " 10.00
4 " 2.00 " 15.00 "
NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA. i BEGONIA METALLICA,
The Best of PloriBts' Ferns.
■2}£ in. pots . . $0.75 per doz.; f6.oo per loo
3 " . . 1.25 " 10.00 "
4 " ■ ■ 2.00 " 15.00 "
CITRUS OTAHEITE,
Beautiful Stock.
2 in. pots . . $0.75 per doz.; $6.00 per 100
2'yi " . . 1. 00 " 8.00 "
3 " . . 1.50 " 12.00 "
4 " . . 3.00 " 25.00 "
ENGLISH IVY.
Fine Plants.
4 in. pots . . $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100
VINCA MAJOR VARJEGATA,
Fine for Baskets and Vases.
2 in. pots . . . $0.40 per doz.; $3.00 per 100
4 " ... 2.00 *' 15.00 '*
BEGONIA SPECLLATA.
5 in. pots. . . $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100
2'J4 in. pots . . $0.50 per doz.; $4.00 per 100
4 " . . 2.00 " 15.00 *'
BEGONIA RUBRA.
23^ in. pots . . $0.75 per doz.; $5.00 per 100
CAPE JASIVIINES.
(GARDENIA FLORIDA.)
Very Strong and Bushy Plants.
4 in. pots. . . $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Queen, Niveus, Kate Brown, Vivian Morel
and a 100 other sorts. Send list for prices.
CANNAS.
Best 10 sorts, including Chas. Henderson,
Orange Perfection, Egandale, Madame Crozy,
Capt. P. D. Suzzoni, Alphonse Bouvier, Paul
Bruant and 3 others. One of each for $1.50.
All good plants from 4 inch pots. A bargain.
Cannas. — Best 20 sorts including the above
and 10 others ; the 20 for $2.50; one of each.
Michel Plant and Bulb Co., St. Louis, Mo.
MENTION TH^FLOn
370
Xhk Florist's Exchange;
New Carnations.
All orders, genera and species of the
world's flora are but different ratios of
sexual energies, lifting or debasiog plant
organisros into various planes of unfold.
ment.
New varieties of carnations are new ad„
mixtures of these agencies, differentiated
by the play of ancestral forces ; they are
incipient, but become developed species
when their characteristic habits are per-
manently fixed by geological environ-
ments.
A carnation plant is not an individual,
but an assembly of sexual individuals ; the
male and female energies live jointly in
every remote cell of the plant's system,
and every cell is their home, independent
of every other cell, and contains within it-
self the germ of a separate or isolated ex-
istence.
A colony of individuals migrate from the
parent plant in every rooted cutting and
set up business for themselves; they main-
tain the same habits, possess the same
idiosyncrasies, and yield to the pressure of
good or bad environments as would the
ancestral organization.
Hereditary influences in no way effect it,
for it is the original thing itself, as much
so as when each piece of a divided polypus
becomes a separate animal.
In the mode of multiplying vegetable
life by cuttings there can be no variations,
and if it was the only method there would
be no varieties.
Variation is an underlying principle of
Nature; Darwin's theories of evolution
are founded upon this law. Scientists be-
lieve that climate, soil, domesticity and
culture are wholly insufficient to effect or
to account for plant variations, and frankly
admit they know nothing of the occult
principles governing the change occurring
in plants.
Mysteries in the act of fecundation are
at the bottom of all material differences
between parents and offspring or improve-
ment in plants ; those changes when thus
made can be fixed and further improved
by cultivation and selection, but no primal
or essential difference in plants can be
effected by such means.
The different qualities of the two imvie-
diate parents unite in the most varied
combinations in the cross-bred progeny;
the impress of the parents is often very
unequal upon the product ; as a rule the
most vigorous parent impresses itself the
deepest—some believe to the extent of de-
termining sex in animals.
It is not proximate parents alone that
determine the character of varieties. It is
universally conceded that atavism, or a
tendency to resemble members of or the
bulk of remote ancestry, is ever active and
persistent through many succeeding gen-
erations of plant life ; hence the possible
combinations to produce varieties are sim-
ply innumerably inherent in the vital con-
stitution of every carnation plant.
The forces possessed by plants to beget
varieties arise from the fluctuating ratios
of the male and female energy in their or-
ganizations ; the combinations of these
ratios multiply with every generation of
plant life, and it is the aggregation of these
individual forces acting separately and
collectively that is called " ata-umn " and
^'herediPy." This is a complete analysis of
the " law " of " superjicialVy dissimilar
and profoundly alike " begetments in the
organic world.
The inferences outlined in the foregoing
are:
1. There are two sexual energies in every
carnation plant.
2. It is the various combination of those
energies that produces varieties.
3. Varieties are a product of fixed law
governing hereditary forces, and not of
aimless chance.
4. The law of organisms is superficial
variation and profound similarity.
5. Species are the remote product of va-
rieties.
Does not this theory rationally lead hu-
man inquiry one step nearer to the closed
door behind which Nature enacts the mar-
vellous phenomena seen in organic life ?
SwEETBRiEK. — This carnation originated
at Kennett Square, Pa. I am not advised
as to its parentage. It is one of the six new
pink carnations introduced this year. Its
color is a shade lighter than Grace Wilder.
Of the seven classes of general colors in car-
nations, the pink is now far in advance of
any other in the wide and graduated range
of shades, as well as in the development of
corollas. Of all the pink waifs of ten
years ago Wilder alone is left, and its
grave is being dug, at the end of a useful
queenly life. Sweetbrier flowers will
average 2^ inches in diameter, the petals
are beautifully fringed ; those on the under
side of the first row have a much lighter
shade of pink. The flowers are not thickly
petaled,but they are inclined to slightly
fold and are so fluflQ.ly arranged or dis-
played, as to give this flower a phenome-
nally impressive effect, viewed in any
direction. In this resides the character-
istic of the Sweetbrier flower ; its general
effect is not surpassed, if equalled, by any
other variety, while its bewitching shade
of pink is one upon which the eye loves to
linger. Its calyx is perfect. This anom-
aly should cease to be referred to in the
analysis of a carnation flower, a cleft
petal, a hair lip and a split calyx are all
pseudomorphous conditions.
Sweetbrieris a typical carnation plant in
every respect, it is a perfect specimen of
health and vigor ; it grows about two feet
high, with strong, erect canes. The plant
before me shows fifty flowers and develop-
ing buds; it has a thick, broad, glaucous
foliage, great white succulent nodes and
correspondingly^ large, stiff internodes,
which are peculiar to the new type of im-
proved carnations.
E. A. Wood. — This carnation belongs to
the white variegated class. It is charac-
terized by being larger than the average
size flower and an unusual thickness of the
petals ; they seem composed of two
laminae, the under layer especially of the
flrst row being white, and the variegations
do not extend through the fleshy petals.
The upper surface is closely and very
flnely dotted and striated with carmine.
Nature has so delicately and elaborately
engraved the petals of this flower with
carmine that the first impression, from a
little distance is, that it is a light pink
about the shade of Daybreak. The calyx
is almost baggy in its amplitude. This
year is substantially the close of split
calyces of carnations.
The Van Leeuwen carnation plant
grows nearly two feet high ; it sends up
from the surface ten to fifteen large, stiff,
straight canes. The lateral canes start
from nodes eight to ten inches above the
ground, and well maintain the size and
strength of the primal canes to the base of
the fiower. The calyx sits upon the top-
most node of the fiowering cane, thelateral
leaves of which form the third pair of
bracts around the base of the calyx. The
peduncle holds the corolla stiffly erect.
Naturally the flowers of the carnation
are pendulous, as is shown by its short
stamens and long pistils. This provision
of Nature is to facilitate pollenization in
the hanging fiower. In an erect flower
the pistils are shorter than the stamens,
so that in either instance the pollen falls
on the stigmas of the pistils.
In the Van Leeuwen flower the rudi-
mentary stamens and pistils are of even
length, which proves it to be naturally of
the highest type of erect flowering carna-
tions, as it is by observation.
In Sweetbrier and Van Leeuwen carna-
tion plants can be found the most perfect
specimens of strength, vigor and symme-
try of any yet introduced, the former pos-
sessing the Grace Wilder type of pink, the
latter the rich deep tone of Tidal Wave.
The following carnations were intro-
duced this Spring :
Pink — Sweetbrier, Nicholson, Van Leeu-
wen, Annio Pixley, Ada Byron, Adelaide
Kresken.
Yellow Variegated — Bouton d'Or,
Goldfinch, Hawaii.
White Variegated— Helen Keller, E.
A. Wood.
White— Uncle John, Louis Hattel.
Scarlet— The Stuart.
Crimson— Jacqueminot.
Of those fifteen new carnations Pennsyl-
vania has furnished five, Indiana four,
Massachusetts three. New York one, Ohio
one, and New Jersey one.
The above list of carnations has sum-
mary features : First, great amplitude of
calyces ; second, increased size of corollas;
third, increased size of plants ; fourth,
heavy canes and large nodes ; fifth, the
pink class has the largest new additions
and also makes the most marked progress.
L. L. Lamborn.
Indianapolis.
The Indiana Horticultural Society will
hold its next meeting in New Amsterdam
on Wednesday and Thursday, August 22
and 33. An exhibition of fruits will be
held in connection with the meeting, for
which $200 will be given in premiums.
New London, Conn.
The florists here have found that the
hard times did not extend to them ; for the
testimony of all was that never in amount
did their sales come up to those of the
Easter just past. Everybody seemed desir-
ous of having some flower or plant to deco-
rate their home this season.
LOUIS IVIENAND.
His Autobiography and Recollections of Inci-
dents connected with Horticultural
Affairs from 1807 to 1892.
A most intereatinp work by one of the oldest and
most respected Veterans of the aorist's protessioii.
Should be read by every florist. 1 volume 12 mo.,
cloth, prepaid SI.C
HE FLORIST'S EXCHANG :
Ketinospora, ericoides, obtusaand phiraosa
aurea, Thuja occidentalis, plaiils from 2 to 4
ft. high, suitable for private parks, ceraetenes,
etc., at very low prices. Also Xtuiming;
Roses, large plants, about 4 years old, pink and
white. Tucca gloriosa, fine lai-jre plauts, frnnt
IJ^ to 2}^ ft. high, $5.00 per dnz. Carnations, in
pots, Grace Wilder, Hinze's While, $3.50 perdoz.
F. MARQUARDT & A. DLOUHY,
Middle Village, N. T.
WHEN warriHG mention the florist-s exchange
Oasis Nursery Co., Thos, Griffin, Mgn, WesiburySta., Lli
GERANIUMS-SinB:legrant,2Kin. pots, strong,
$2.00 per 100. 3 in. pots, strong, $3.00 per 100.
Single Grant, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.
DRACAENA INDIVISA— 3 in. pots.strongplants,
$5.00 per 100. Rooted cuttings, Achryan-
thes, $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS-Cluraps. uo disease,
$6.00 per 100. CANNAS, assorted, dormant,
$3.00. per 100. Fur Cash.
W. A. LEE, Builiugton, Vt.
£ PLOniST'S EXCHANGE
SURPLUS AT A BARGAIN.
AmaryUi8, Anthurium Grande, Sraliea
Filaxnentosa, Pandanus Utilis, etc.
Will exchange for Palms or forcing Roses
and Pansies. Inquire of
L. A. LOVELAND,
;J7 Miller Street, - Newark, N. Y.
WHENWRfTINSI
F=-C3FR
.>^l_e:.
ROSES, from 2<^ inch pots, at *4.€0 per 100.
Varieties, Perle, Cusiu, Hoste. Papa
Contier, Madame Testout and Augusta
Victoria, «6.00 per 100.
orais:ge; blossoms.
ANTON SGHULTHEIS, Mgr., Rose Grower,
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
I have a surplus of the following plants fine stock
in 214 inch pots, that I offer for half their value for
1 Cuueatum, $3.00 per 100.
FUCHSIASJ— Finest named varieties, single and
L.O BE i ^ I A -Dwarf blue. $1.50 per 100
Zoiinle Geraniums, dssorled rooted cuttings
per 100, $1.50. Heliotrope, per 100, $1.25. Sciirlel
Saare, per 100. « 25. Kecrnnia .Uetallica, per
100. $1.50. Fuchsias, per 100, $1.26. AI^ssuid, per
100 .$1.00. Clirysantliemiiins. twelve kinds, per
100, $1.50. Grevillea, 3 in. puts, fine, per 100. $5 00.
Beeonia Metallica, :ii4 in., per 100. $3 00; 2^ in.,
per 100, $3.00, Chauterhonse and others, per 100.
$3.C0. C'nrnations, rooted cuttings. Hinze's
nd Portia, per 10O.$1.25. Fred Creigliton
flrst-class transplanted, per 100, 75e. Cash witii order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
CARNATIONS,
HYDRANGEAS,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
Absolutely free from disease.
$8.00 per 1,000.
Send for trade list,
SAMUEL J. BUNTING,
Elmwood Ave. & 68th St., PHILA., PA.
CHESTNUTS.
The large varieties Niimbo, Paragon and i q
.Japan, the best grafted trees, also seedliiiyr.s. '
Other nut trees in variety. The \VM. H. MOON
MRS. GEO. R. PRAVELiL,
Prop. Marion and Maple Heights Greenhouses,
MARION, INDIANA.
WHEN WRITlNO MENTION THE FLORIST'S
BARGAINS.
Hme. Crozy, started plants, $1.0{
itlieninms, nice young plants, i
of the newer vars. my selection, $2.50 a 100.
Fuclisias, liealthy vigorous young plants, from 2
inch pots, splendid list of varietie8,my selection,
$2.50 per 100.
Geraniums, lar e assortment, mv selection, $2.50
per 100.
Carnations, entirely free from disease; one
■" ^"*'' *" ted colors, my selection, $3 00.
■ ■ D be had, $2.0r
Alyss'umCoiSipaetnni, $2 00 per 100, strong 2 inch.
$3.00 per 100.
yssuui Cottii
Dusty millers (Cenii
I Gymuocarpa,) $2.00 per
lOO. for. .
Enslisb Ivy, 2 inch $3.00 per 100.
Any of the above plants 25 at the 100 rate
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
100 1000
Colcus, good varieties $0 75 $C 60
Acliyranthes, aflst. Ageratum 1 00
Faclisias, asst. Heliotrope 125
Scarlet Snse 125
Solauain Grandifloriim I 25
Carnations.
Grace Wilder, Silver Spray I 50 12 50
Golden Gate, May Qneeu 1 25 10 00
ainze's White 125 10 00
Emily i'ier.on 3 00 15 00
Plants, SJ^in. pots.
Colens, asst. Alternanthera, red and lOil
yellow $2.10
Acliyran tiles, asst. Fuchsias 2 5(1
Heliotropes, Ageratnm, dwarf blue 2 IIO
Ivy Gernuinm, asst 2 .5(1
Geraniums, Mme.Salleroi 2 00
Eclieveria slanca $2 0Oiind3OO
Eiifflisll Ivy, extra strong, 4 Inch pots GOO
Oasii witii order. l,ai'chmont Nnrsery,
J. W. B. HALLETT. ]:.archmont, N. Y.
A RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.
Cacti, 10 varieties JO 60
Cytisiis Latiurniina (Golden Chain).. 40 $3 00
Eclieveriaseeunda glaucn JiO
Saxif rap:a 50
Solatium Jiisrainoides ."iO
Violets, Marie Louise 30 S 00
Strong- Plants, per exp. orfreig'ht.
Arctostaphylos(Manzinetn),3sorts. K 5 00
Paulownialmperinlis 1 .10
Solanum Jasminoides 75
Japan Stock, imported.
Oonshiu Orange grafted on Trifol-
iate Orange root; by mail free. 3 .50 30 00
Bulbs
Lilium Auratum 00 5 00
" Bubrum Speciosiim 150
" Macranthum, each 30 cts..
" Gobo 60
" Nerine 40 2 50
Cash with order or state what you have to exchunge.
C. elEBEL, Lakeport, Lake Co.. Cal.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA, LITTLE BEAUTy.
10,000 now ready for shipping, stroiigplantsfrom
2 In. potB, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
beat selling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the market. We grew 15,0(0
ast year in 3^ aad 4 inch pota for marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist should grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 50 cents in stamps for a saRiple plant in
full bloom from 4 in. pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for cirouldr.
Prices: — Plants from 2in. pots, in bud, $2.50 per
doz.; $i.00per25; $12.00perl00. Oash with order.
r,IP(COl«?« I. I«EKF. Florist,
4010 Butler St., Pittsbnrsrli, Pa.
The Klortstt's Exchan-ge.
371
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
Tills personal request?
2 uuder every adver-
piint.and by complying witb it you will
ereatiy ueip this paper, and as well sive the adver-
tiser the satisfaction of knowing where his adver-
tlHfiment was neen.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. ).
THE BKST YBLLOW CAHNA-IION.
KEADY APRIL 15TH.
Price $2.00 ppr doz.; $10.00 per 100.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbiish, N. Y.
IMMENSE Stock of
Carnation Rooted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Kust or
otlier Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Fnritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. RENARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE
ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.
Hinze's Wlilte, $0.75, transplanted, $1.00; per 100.
I>ain1>o
I,. McGowan,
Grace Wilder,
1.00,
1.00,
1.35,
1.50,
J. IDE WITT.
3.00; "
Bristol, Pa.
CARNATIONS.
I,IZZIi; McGOWAN PORTIA
LAMBOBN AUBOKA
DATBBEAK PBIDE OE KBNNETT
MBS. FISHBB TIDAI, WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STIEB, CONCOEDTILLE, PA.
THE JACQUEMINOT
CARNATION
Tsiiniorscd lis ii shipper and keeper, soils at sight
iiiid is at pre-eDt a mass of l)iids and blooms.
NO MO^E SAMPLES,
we cannot spnre the time. Send for circular.
Per doz., $2.00; per 100. $10.00; per 1000, $80.00.
350 at 1000 rates.
Peter Fisher & Co. , Ellis, Norfolk Co. Mass.
CARNATIONS.
BOOXED CUTTINGS.
C. BESOLD,
Mineola, N.Y.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HARDY PINKS.
AUMERIA LAUCHEANA or Sea Pink,
coutiiinoiis bloomer, tine for edgings. Send
for circnJai'S
THAD. HALE, South Byfleld, Mass.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
SWEETBRIER
Received Ist Premium for '■'best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" 1 like its color better than Daybreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
*' Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A.MANDA.
Rooted cuttings, $IO.OO por lOO ;
S80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J, R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter,
VIOLET, Lady Campliell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENT'ON THE PIORIST'S E/CHANGE
CARNATION and VIOLET PLANTS.
Positively un Riist. PropattJited early fron
.„ L. Lamborn. from flats. $1.50 per 100;
from flats, $1.50 per 100; Buttercup, from pots only,
$6.00 per 100.
MARIE IjOUTSE VIOLET, from flats, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
May Ist, will be_rGaciy a lot of fine
PETUNIA PLANTS, Dwarf Inimitable,
mixed colors, plants dwari: busliy habit, per 100, $1.50;
per 1000, $12 00. For other information address.
JACOB H. WEAVER, Greenland, Lane. Go. Pa.
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
Ready January 1, 1894.
NO " RUST." SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
-WM. S-WAYNE,
p. o. Box aae, kennett squabb, pa.
MONEY-GETTERS ALL!
THESE NINE / Uncle John
^«.^^...,^...<.^.,^ I The 5tuart
CARNATIONS wm. scou
In every way. \Po
Note, hefore you order elsewhere, that
we offer the above, and twenty otlier good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant out or pot up, delivery in April,
at the price of cuttings from sand, and
satisfaction assured. Send for list. . .
ALEX McBRIDE,
ALPLAUS, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
$13.00 per
Wm. Soolt. E. Pierson,
Daybreak, Portia,
Edna Craig, Pros. Garfield,
Annie PIxley. Waba&h,
M. Albertini, Tidle Wave,
Nancy Hanlcs, T. Carfledge.
Varieties of 1 894, ready April I st.
The Stuart (.scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis, Uncle John (white) and
Helen Keller received certificates of merit at
same place. Goldfinch (yellow) and E. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, Mich
CARNATIONS,
. iMMOTI-
STRAIN
Eooted Cuttings or Plants.
NEW FRENCH CANNAS,
GERANIUM, Silver Jewel,
PINK, Her Majesty.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Geo. S. Conover.
ANEMONE, Whirlwind.
FUCHSIA, Trailing Queen.
AND MANY OTHER FINE NOVELTIES.
Write for our Illustrated Catalogue.
VICK &> HILL,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
Per 100 Per 1000
MAD. DIAZ. ALEEETINl liglit pink «6 00 «50 00
DAYBEEAK flesh pink 3 00 26 00
WILLIAM SCOTT briglit pink 5 00 46 00
LIZZIE McGOWAN pure white 3 00 18 00
UNCLE JOHN " 10 «0 ''» «»
PURITAN .• " 8 0» IS 00
THE STUABT Geranium scarlet 10 00 75 00
The flowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash with order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. 1.
CARNATION VAN LEEUWEN
-CARIMINE PINK.
This Carnation brouglitfrom $4.00 to $6.00 per 100
at wliolesale by J. K. Allen, New York, last winter.
READ WHAT L. L. LAMBORN SAYS OF IT:
" I have seen the flowers and plants o£ the 15 new varieties of Carnations introduced this year
(six o£ which belong to the pink class) excepting Kresken, which I cannot speak of from any per-
sonal knowledge : aside from this variety Van Leeuwen has no competition in its Ime of color in
1804, all the other introductions this year are of the lighter Wilder shade of color. The size, vigor
and sjrowth of the Van Leeuwen plant is all that can be desired ; from 12 to 15 sturdy canes start
from the crown of "the plant and give evidence of unusual productiveness of large and perfect
florets ■ in a word it is an improvement of an hundred per cent, on its sterling parent. Tidal Wave.
You have doubtless noticed that crisp, dry, rustling feature of its beautifully fringed petals,
which evidences its great shipping and long keeping qualities."
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $4.00 PER 100; $35.00 PER 1000. Cash with order.
A VAN LEEUWEN, GARFIELD, S'EW JERSEY.
%Ckm±i
FLDI^lST S^
\PlTTSBl)l^GH,PA
Goldon Gate,
J. J. Harrison
Dr. Smart,
NEW CARNATIONS
THE STUABT— Brilliant scarlet
UNCLE JOHN— Pure white.
E. A. WOOD— Pink variegated.
Goldflncli- Yellow edged pink.
These four varieties every grower should
have. The flowers find suresalesat good prices.
True scarlets and whites are in demand.
«10 per 100 ; S76 per 1000.
We have extra fine stock of Diaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Eliz. Beynolds, Bichmond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOB BONNAPEON,
A general favorite. Extra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
60c. eacb, SB per doz., S36 per 100.
Seud for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
! CtSH WILL m
Carnations
That will Swell Your Bank Account.
(A few thousand to spare.)
WOf*nTT The pink money mater. It does well whereyer it has been tried. 34.00 per 100; 830.00 per 1000
. ObU I I Oat of sandi now ready ; very free bloomer. , » * «
OllirCTDDICD Ha, ha! This is really the sweetest of all thepmksj very free bloomer. Fine plants out of.
OWC.Il I DnlUni Sinchpots, SlO.OOperlOO; gSO.OO per 1000.
UNCLE JOHN ^'^'TSR^S'"^
QT||«py The Gold Medal bright gerai
O I UMfi I free bloomer. , ,,
nni nCIMPLI The yellow money maker; good grower ; eveiybody s yellow
bULUrini/n very free Woomer.
F A Wnnn ^ '^'^^ ^^^^^ ^''^' ^^^*^ darker stripes; good grower; ver;
The four last, out of soU, SIO.OO per 100; ^5M per 1000.
UCICM U CI I CD White, striped with pink; veiy fragrant; vei-y fre« J^, ,d& *«,*
rlC.I-C.n ivCuLCn hloomer; tbe largest fancy variegated carnation. 'W^^^^'®
l/'ETU A verymuchimprovedTidalWavejveryfreo *- M,^
luk. ixiii-wn.cn bloomer; rosy pink: stiff stem, glO per 100.
iBuarintee£r?£'tiXciiS'"="''^°- '"''"''■""■ CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Pittsburgh, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THC FLORIST'S EXCHANGE ^^
f expert carnation men the very best white
; scarlet calyx; perfect; very
to-day;
S12.00 per 100
3EI "■
I study
^^/%%%^%%'%^%/%%^^%^^^^^^%%^
Carnations=Panic Bargains
Lady Emma or Portia $10 00
Wlilte Dove 10 00
Lizzie McGowan 10 00
Scliaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Eobt. Hltt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
White Wings 10 00
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gate 10 00
American Flag 10 OO
Attraction 15 OO
J. J. Harrison 15 00
Aurora 15 OO
Louise Porscb 15 00
Nellie Lewis 15 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Per lOOO
Pearl $20 00
Edna Craig 20 00
Daybreak 20 00
Thos. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 80 00
Hector 80 00
Amy Pbipps 36 00
Blanche 85 OO
Mrs. E. Beynolds 85 00
Bichmond 85 00
W^abash 26 00
Western Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 25 00
Elorence Van Eeyper 36 00
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey 35 00
Strictly Cash with order. Orders filled in rotation.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO, BELLEYILLE, N. J.
MENTION PAPER.
372
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Erratum.
In advertisement of H. A. Jackson, page
345 last issue, the word transplanted is in-
tended to convey the idea that trees men-
tioned in last two lines have been trans-
planted two years ; price in third line, per
10,000 should be $120.
I Foreien Couti
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a trade paper, and quoting wholesale trade
prices, should not be allowed to pass into the
hands of anyone outside the trade. From
several complaints which have reached us, it is
apparent that some of our friends allow their
customers to looli over the paper and obtain
quotations which they have no right to, injuring
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Old Varieties Carnations Not Wanted.
Advertising in your valuable paper does not
do me any good this year. All the orders com-
ing in are tor the new varieties, of which I
have only a limited stock, and am unable to
fiil.
[The above communication, (oneotseveral
written in a like strain,) demonstrates
that the trend of popular favor is for every-
thing that is novel, and is a lucid sngges-
tioa to every progressive florist, as it shows
the imperativeness of keeping abreast of
the times. Progression is the order of the
day, and he is likely to succeed best who
aims to be in the swim, and who is able to
meet the requirements and demands of
trade. But in the march of progress it be-
hooves all to go slow. Precipitation is
more often a barrier than a stimulus to
advancement. So, in the purchasing and
growing of novelties it is well to carefully
study the various reports which from time
to time appear on the varieties that are
seeking to supplant those kinds that have
been found tried and true friends.
It is not after you have failed to meet
the orders of your customers for novelties
to begin to think about increasing your
stock of these; the wise man always looks
ahead. Of course, it is often a very diffl-
cult matter to guage correctly the s"upply
necessary to satisfy demands. Yet it is
safe to presume that novelties of decided
merit will oust older similar kinds; that
the call for the former will surpass that
for the latter ; and in this respect the
wholesale grower should plan accordinglv
—Ed ]
Correspondents.
The following staff of writers are regu ■
iar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
P. Welch 2 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
B.C. Keineman.. 39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh Pa
B. A. Seidewitz Aunapolis, Md.
a. W. Oliveb. . .Botanic G ardens. Wash., D. C
Edgar Sanders... 1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago
John H. Ddnlop Toronto, Out.
Jos. Bennett Montreal, Que.
Dahl. B. Long Buffalo, N.T.
John G. Bslek Saddle Elver, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen Ala
D. HONAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
K. LITTLEOOHK Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. ScoTT Milwaukee, Wis.
KcGENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
Jas. H. Denham Los Angeles, Ciil.
Walter Mott Traveling Kepresentative.
B. G. GiLLETT Cincinnati.^.
David Bust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
These gentlemen are also authorized to receive A<i-
vertinements and iSubscriptions.
Contents.
Books Received
Califoenia Grown bulbs op Liliom Longi
PLORUM
CARNATIONS, New
Carnations, Old Varieties Not Wanted
catalogues recbiven
Changes in Business
Correspondence :
Lily Flowers From Bermuda, Duiil Life in
Carnations, Review of New Carjiatlons
Grass, Overhead Heatin;;, Larwe-slzed
violets. ChloroKalum pomeridianum
Cultural Department:
Chrysanthemums
Cut Flower Prices
Decisions of General Appraisers
FOREIGN Notes
GREENFLY IN GREENHOUSES . . . .
Obituart
Ornamental Horticulture at the Colum-
bian Exposition
Plants and Flowers
Question Bos
Seed Trade Report
Seventh Regiment, n. y , ball Dkcoha-
Sprat Calendar, a '
Trade notes :
Ualtimore
Oneida, N. Y. ...''■'■
Chicago, Cincinnati, Montreal,
Buffalo, Lincoln. Neb.. Murrisville ' Pa '
Boston. St. Louis ...
Indianapolis, New London, Conn.
Brooklyn, New York, Philttdelpliia
Columbus, O.. Prattsville, N. Y., St. Paul.
Minn., Sprinuaeld, O. . .
Pittsburg, San Fj
WATER IN Soils
New York.
Cut Flower Exchange.
Trade here has felt the reaction
which sets in after a holiday, and may be
characterized as slow. Flowers come in in
quantity, with the exception of daffodils,
for which there has been a demaitl beyond
the supply; double yellow tulips have ako
been largely called for. Roses have been
plentiful ; Teas have sold at from S3 to $10
per 100, according to variety and quality •
tulips brought $3 and U; vallev, $2 anil $3-
Dutch hyacinths, S4 and $5 : Romans, $2
and $2.50; long stemmed Harrisii, So per
100; short ones, $2 and .S3. Single daffodils
sold at $3; double, $4, Carnations real-
ized from $1 to $2, good Daybreak bringing
$3. Several flne blooms of the latter vari-
ety were brought in by W. H. Siebrecht,
of Astoria, h I., and Weinge, of White-
stone, L. I. Cut ericas sold at 15c. and
spiraaa at 20c. a bunch. Stocks went at
three bunches for 50c. and lilac at 75c. a
bunch ; violets are now going at 35c per
100. Blossoms of azaleas averaged 50c. per
100, and white camellias, $3. Good strings
of smilax were bringing 25o. each.
The Greek element, which largely pa-
tronizes this market, affords from time to
time some diversion for the other habitues
in the form of "scrapping" matches, espe-
cially when flowers are scarce. Last week
violets caused all the trouble, aud when
Greek met Greek the tug of war came re-
sulting in a black eye for one and lantiing
both in the police station. The Greek with
the injured optic bore off the trophy— the
violets— and his assailant was held in $300
by Justice Koch, in Yorkville Police Court,
to keep the peace.
GxUihItion at American Institute,
The regular meeting of the Farmers'
Club section of the American Institute
held on Tuesday, April 3, was the largest
attended of any for the last quarter of a
century. The excellentexhibition given in
connection with the meeting, no doubt in-
tltienced this, and those growers who
failed to make a display, lost an opportu-
nity o( bringing their wares before many
people in neighboring towns who are
ardent flower lovers. A fine display of
azaleas, genistas. Marguerites and lilies
was sent by Mr. James Dean, of Bay
Ridge, N. Y. Among the azaleas was a
magniflcent double white variety named
Niobe ; other kinds worthy of special
notice were Emperor of Brazil, variegated;
Sakantala, white ; Flambeau, dark red
Bernhard Andreas, red; Mme. de Valmore
a beautiful pink, with a spread of over
three feet ; Van der Cruysen, VervtBueaua
aud Sigismund Ruoker. Siebrecht & Wad-
ley, Fifth ave., had a neat exhibit of palms,
hens, araucarias, acacias and hyacinths.
Among the palms were flue specimens of
Caryota urens and Areca lutescens. They
also sent a vase of new rose Belle Sie-
brecht, a pink Tea with extra fine foliage
C. H. Allen, of Floral Park, N. Y., sent
some large blooms of carnations Albertini,
Scott, Daybreak, McGowan, Portia and
Lamborn; and C. W. Ward, of Queens, ex-
hibited fine flowers of The Stuart, Storm
King and Albertini. Premiums were
awarded to Messrs. Dean and Siebrecht &
Wadley, and the exhibits as a whole were
very much admired.
C. L. Allen, of Floral Park, N. Y., made
a few extemporaneous rem arks on "Spring
Flowers and How to raise Them," and
answered several questions relative to gar-
dening. Short talks on the same sub,iect
were made by Mr. Samuel Henshaw, Mr.
H. A. Siebrecht, Dr. Hexaraer and others.
The Market.
The cut flower business this past
week has been completely demoralized ;
never within the memory of the oldest
wholesaler has trade been so slow. Up to
last Saturday noon it was good, but since
then it has been at a standstill, and it has
been impossible to dispose of anything at a
good price. This is particularly so with
large roses of all kinds and the variety
which seems to suffer most is American
Beauty, which has dropped in price from
40o. and 50c. apiece to 30c. and 30c. ; and
even then large quantities of this rose are
compelled to be carried over until the
next day and sold to the Greeks tor almost
nothing.
The stalls of the peddlers on 33d St., were
Thursday last filled with good blooms of
this variety, and the cry of " Meerkan
Buiti, longa stemma, 15 cent a piece," was
heard on every side.
It is true there are large decorations
going on, but they are so very few in num-
ber that the quantity of flowers used in
them makes no impression on the supply
coming into the market.
Harrisii lilies are arriving in abundance,
and can be had at $3 per 100. Carnations
have taken a big drop and are sold for
about $1 and $1.50. The only color that
.sells well is white, and they are in demand.
Violets are selling fairly well from 50c. to
75c. per 100, but the quality gets poorer
daily. Mermet, Bride, Cusin, Watteville
and Bridesmaid of the best quality sell for
$6 per 100; La France, Luizet, 20c.; Jacque-
minots, extra fine, 12c.; second quality. 6c.;
among the best selling hybrids are Mer
veille de Lyon and Brunner, which go at
from $20 to $40. Daffodils are scarce, good
ones bringing $4. Lily of the valley real-
ize $2.30 to $3. Tulips bring from $2 to $3,
aud mignonette of extra quality, $4 and
15 per 100, while smaller varieties, which
come in bunches, are sold for anything
that can be obtained. Asparagus plumo-
sus brings 35c. per string.
These quotations are for stock that is all
selected in small quantities. Large quan-
tities of roses can be had readily for $10 to
$15 per 1,000. White lilac is selling at $1 50
a bunch, while the purple varieties bring
from 50c. to 75c. Paeonies are coming in in
limited numbers, but find no sale.
Smilax is selling at from 10c, to 12c. a
string ; but quite a quantity of it shows
evidence of having been kept too long, and
is full of berries.
Brooklyn.
Business after Easter continued fairly
bright until the beginning of the present
week, when it took a change decidedly for
the worse. There has been no over-supply
of any sort of stock, some kinds coming in
in very limited quantities. More particu-
larly is this the case with roses and good
carnations; more of thesecould be handled.
Lilies have been a drug since Easter; many
growers having just missed it.
The retail stores have been kept pretty
busy of late. A. C. ScHAEFFBR, of Court
St., had the decoration for the Germania
Club's dinner on the anniversary of Prince
Bismarck's birthday. The table was
adorned with bulbous stock entirely, and
palms were appropriately dispersed
throughout the room. He also had the
decoration of the Ladies' Club of the
Young Women's Christian Association, at
which 1,000 Mermet roses were used and
large quantities of lily of the valley.
The police are looking for a young man
who tried to pass a bogus check on John
V. Phillips, 372 Fulton St., on Monday,
April 3.
Philadelphia.
Market Kotes.
J. K. Allen, 106 W. 24th st., is handling
a very flue carmine pink carnation sent in
by one of his Long Island growers. Some
of the blooms measure nearly four inches
across. The habit is good, and it does not
require disbudding to get a good sized
flower. This variety will in all probabil-
ity be placed on the market this Spring,
aud, Mr. Allen says, will prove a formida-
ble rival to the sport of Tidal Wave just
introduced.
The heavy frost we had a week ago se-
verely injured the early flowering shrubs
in the parks. Forsythias, which were al-
most in full bloom at the time, are very
much hurt; also hydrangeas, the heart of
the buds on many plants being completely
Walter Mott, of Henry A. Dreer,
Philadelphia, was in town this week.
Mr. Alfred Dimmock, of F. Sander &
Co., St. Albans, England, arrived in the
city on Saturday last, bringing with him
one of the largest consignments of orchids
ever sent over by that well-known firm.
The collection embraces varieties that have
never been offered before, the whole, Mr.
Dimmock says, being in good condition.
Nyack, N. Y.
Street & Son have started a flower store
and had a good Easter trade.
All here found trade better than was ex-
pected. Some had to send to New York for
flowers.
W. R. Davison will not remove this
Spring as he anticipated, as he was unable
to find a suitable place.
A. Deliot has made a big hit on Ameri-
can Beauty and La France. The wood is
strong and the flowers extra flue. All his
plants are healthy. Mr. Deliot will make
a specialty of Beauty next season.
Yack.
Trade has now assumed its normal
state again and everything is going along
quietly, there being enough weddings,
dinners and so on, to enable the boys to
keep their hand in. These decorations
came in very nicely to use up flowering
plants left over from Easter trade.
Flowers are very plentiful and prices are
therefore somewhat low. In roses at
present hybrids rank flrst. Baroness bring
$50 ; Brunner and Laing, $35 and $40; Jacq.
$10 and $13. Testout brings $8, there being
very few in the market, and most all
growers that have tried it say they wont
plant it again as it is a very shy bloomer.
La France sells at $8 for good ones. Bride
and Mermet, $6 and $8 ; Perle, $4 and $5 ;
Niphetos, $3 and $4 ; Meteor brings $8 and
sells well. Bennett are not very good ;
they come in very soft now. Gontier brings
.$3. Sweet peas are taking very nicely,
bringing $2 and $3. Smilax is scarce around
this city ; the commission men have sup-
plied most of it ; they received it mostly
from Ohio ; $20 is the price paid. Creeping
arbutus has made its appearance again.
The street men have it at five cents a
bunch. Carnations bring $1.50 and $2 ;
white are rather scarce. Heliotrope and
mignonette are both selling well at $1 and
$1,.50; pansies at $3 per 100 bunches, ten in
a bunch.
Flowering plants are quiet. I notice
some very nice rhododendrons from J. G.
Gardner.
Club Notes.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Florists' Club was held on Tuesday
evening last, Edwin Lonsdale presiding.
There were two proposals for membership,
viz,: Thos. Roberts, of Torresdale, and Mr.
Barr, of this city.
Mr. Dillon, of Bloomsburg, brought in
some carnations for inspection, a dark
crimson one being much admired. It is a
sport from Unique, which in turn was a
sport from Lydia, yellow.
J. D. EiSELE, of Elenry A. Dreer, was to
have read a paper at this meeting on the
advantages of hot water under pressure
over steam, but he was unable to prepare
such a paper at this busy season, the pres-
sure of orders being so great at present. At
the next meeting John Westcott will give
us his views on the best way to entertain
the S. A. P. at Atlantic City the coming
Summer. Such a question could not have
been put into better hands.
S. A. r. Matters.
The Finance Committee are work-
ing along slowly with the matters pertain-
ing to the S. A. F. Convention. So far the
committee feels encouraged, and have no
fear but what they will be able to retain
Philadelphia's reputation for hospitality.
Geo. C. Watson, who has been selected
to take charge of the trade exhibit at the
Convention, is now desirous to hear from
Arms who intend to exhibit.
Petty Thieves Around.
There has been quite a number of florists'
establishments broken into lately around
this city, and quantities of flowers stolen.
t)n Tuesday night the robbers were caught
red handed returning with their booty
from Hugh Graham's place on York Road.
They were three colored men ; their names
are Claudius Bisand, Leonard Blondine
and Chas. F. Bolton. The flrst named has
made a confession. Among places where
they stole flowers from were the store of
Saml. S. Pennock, the greenhouses of
Chas. Mecky, John G. Eisele, Dennison
Bros, and Hugh Graham, with others yet
to hear from.
Florists should take warning from this
to see that their places are secure ; in the
majority of cases, access to commercial
places is very easy. DAVID Rust.
Ti'HK FLORIST'S EXCHANOBJ
373
Points and Information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed TaiDE, care of Florists' Bx-
.OHAHOE, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
Chicago.— Chas. H. Maynard, one of
B. H. Hunt's salesmen, is very sick with
typhoid fever at his home In Austin, 111
J. E. K.
HAGEKBTOWN, Md. — William Everitt
will open a seed store in the Wintermute
building ; it will be a branch of his Center
street greenhouse business.
The recent cold snap in the South his
been the cause ot several large orders for
beans and cucumbers being given to
Northern seed houses by parties in the
localities visited.
It is stated that the bulb importations
of last year were almost iive times as large
as those ot any year since bulbs began to
be imported. Indications point to a big
decrease the coming season.
The Long Island seed growers are rejoic-
ing over the " keep " ot cabbage and tur-
nips, which is the best, or as good as ever
known. If the climatic conditions are
favorable we shall expect another good
crop.
Erom many parts ot the West we hear
ot a lively seed trade, the best evidence of
which is the orders coming this way to re-
plenish stocks. In some instances the sales
ot all the leading kinds are fully double
what they were last year. This is particu-
larly true with cabbage seed.
Nasturtiums.— We regret the scarcity
of this seed, as it is one ot the best annuals
that can be grown. It is the connecting
link between the vegetable and the flower
garden, being useful and ornamental in
both instances. We cannot see why some
of our seed growers do not take up this in-
dustry. There is plenty ot poor soil where
the seeds could be profitably grown, be-
sides that we should be independent of
Europe tor one ot our staple flower seeds.
TONKKRS, N. Y.— A young German, who
says he is a florist of Newtown, L. I., has
swindled several residents of Yonkers who
do business in New York. His plan is to
call at the office while the Yonkers man is
out and deliver a package of what pur-
ports to be garden seed, which, he says,
was ordered by mail from Yonkers to be
let t at the offlce. His story sounds plausi-
ble, and the bill, usually $1, is in most
cases paid, and the swindle is not discov-
ered until the Yonkers man goes home.
Gkasses.— Prof . Frank Lamson-Soribner,
Director otthe Tennessee Agri. Experiment
Station, has accepted the position of
Agrostologist to the U. S. Department ot
Agriculture. The hay and grass crop is
probably the most valuable raised, and
the importance ot collecting and impart-
ing useful information regarding our
grasses is very evident. Among the peo-
ple it is an unknown science, and to be
told that Professor Scribner has a private
collection ot nearly 5,000 specimens will, to
many, seem beyond fact. The duties of
the position will be: "The identification of
grasses and the investigation of forage
plants in the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture. To prepare monographs on
grasses; care for the grasses of the herba-
rium ; to Identify such as may be sent
here tor that purpose ; to conduct corre-
spondence on this subject, and to have
charge ot any special Investigation ot
grasses and forage plants which may be
undertaken by the Department."
Secretary Morton has created a new
division in the Weather Bureau to be
known as the Division of Agricultural
Soils. Prof. Milton Whitney has been ap-
pointed chief of the new division. Prof.
Whitney is well known in agricultural,
educational and scientific circles, and has
been conducting investigations regarding
the relations of climate and meteorological
conditions to soils for some years, during
which he has been connected with the
Maryland State Experiment Station and
the Johns Hopkins University. The pur-
pose of the new division is to pursue in-
vestigations of an analogous character —
carrying the climatic observations ot the
Weather Bureau into the soil, where the
moisture effects its work and makes its in-
fluence felt upon the plant life. The Sec-
retary's order briefly defines the work as
follows : "It shall be the duty of this divi-
sion to study the climatic conditions of
heat and moisture under the surface of the
ground, and the relation of these condi-
tions to crop distribution."
The solution of the problems involved
will serve to determine the adaptability of
certain kinds of soil to certain crops by
hich the value ot land may be greatly in-
Enropean Notes. 1
The complaints respecting the de-
struction of the turnip plants growing in
Prance appear to be much better founded
than was at first supposed. The bulbs are
being literally devoured by a small worm,
which, it is supposed, has been generated
in the manure used in the cultivation of
tobacco, a very important industry m the
northwest section of the country. In ad-
dition to this, the small beetle which de-
vours the flowers is already In evidence, so
that it is probable that the crop of the
larger field varieties, will, so far as this
district is concerned, be an almost entire
failure.
In the valley of the Loire the turnip
plant looks very well at present, although
in some few villages the pest noted above
has made its appearance. As very little is
at present known ot its movements, it is
not possible to say it it may be expected to
devastate the entire valley. .
Rutabaga has distinctly improved m
Prance, but the reports to hand from Eng-
land are unfavorable in spite ot the mild
weather now prevailing in that country.
German reports on both turnip and ruta-
baga are decidedly favorable so that the
shortage in Prance, will to a very great ex-
tent, be easily made up from the sister
country.
The radish crisis is past, but the matter
can hardly be considered as satisfactorily
adjusted. Some of the best houses have
given way, rather than disappoint their
American contracting customers, and are
paying the exorbitant prices demanded by
the growers. Others, with little reputation
or money to lose, have not placed their
contracts on any terms ; while others have
placed their stock seeds in the hands otthe
growers, agreeing to take the produce at
*"rimoo» nvi/>ft " in the hone that a good
Times' price," in the hope that a good
harvest will cause prices to rule in their
favor.
Table beets are going from bad to worse.
Cabbages the same, so that the earlier pre-
dictions in these " notes " arealready being
fulfilled. European Seeds.
BICHMOND, VA., Feb. 19, 1894.
Editor Florteta'' Exchange :
The following letter, which appeared in
the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, of February
18th, 1894, is of particular interest and
worthy ot note by all Southern farmers and
gardeners. T. W. Wood & Sons,
Seedsmen.
Northern Seed Versus Southern Seed.
United States Dept. of Agriculture,
Division of Botany,
Washington, D. C, Feb. 14, 1894.
To the Editor of the Dispatcli ;
Your letter of February 2d, asking
the question, "Why are Northern-grown
seed considered better or earlier growers
tor the Southern States," has been received
and referred to the Division of Botany.
Information on thissubjectcannot in the
present state ot our knowledge be authori-
tative, but it may be said, that from the
experimental evidence now obtainable it
appears that, while Northern seed germi-
nate well and make a good early growth in
the south, they do not ultimately develop
so well nor produce so large a crop as
Southern strains of seed.
Experiments have also shown that in the
case ot Indian corn, at least, varieties pro
duce a better crop when the seed u.sed is
grown in the same latitude in which the
crop is raised.
The experimental evidence in the case
points, therefore, to the fact that the widely
advertised statement that Northern seed is
more valuable for the production ot crops
in the South is a fallacy.
Yours very sincerely,
Frederick V. Coville,
Botanist.
[We are very glad to see this subject
agitated, because ot the false impressions
that exist in relation to seed growing. It
is very nice for those interested to have the
impression go abroad that theirs is the
only localities where seeds can be grown to
the best advantage, or that their produc-
tions are the only ones to be used to advan-
tage by others. This opens up a wide
field for thought or study, and to under-
stand it well one must look backward, in
order to see what has been done in the way
of development of this industry.
Within the writer's recollection, nearly
all the seeds sold in this country were
grown in Europe ; the general impression
was we had neither climate, soil nor skill
necessary to produce a good quality of
seeds ; that is, that vegetable forms would
not re-produce themselves in this country.
The late war made it necessary for us to
take up seed growing, because it took
nearly four dollars of our currency to buy
a dollar's worth ot seed in Europe, to which
must be added freight and duty. The re-
sult of this necessity was the revelation ot
the fact that, for our country we can and
do produce much better seeds than it is
possi ble to get from other countries. This
fact ascertained, the next in Importance
was to know in what localities the various
types could best be developed. For some
classes, say onions and cabbage, the ques-
tion had already settled itself ; at the same
time new fields were opened up, and the
industry spread from the Atlantic to the
Pacific Coast, success attending every
step. ^ ,
Now for tbe lesson we have learned, and
it can be stated in a few words : seeds can
best be grown for the reproduction of the
species, where the species reach the highest
development. In a locality where types
show a natural tendency to improve, these
seeds should be saved for re-produotion ;
where there is a tendency towards deterio-
ration, there they should not be saved,
which is a full settlement of the ease.
It is a well-known fact that all plants
adapt themselves in a measure, to the soil
and climate In which they are grown.
That annual forms will ripen their seeds in
a country where there is but from eight
to ten weeks of Spring, Summer and Au-
tumn, and that the same varieties, when
taken to a climate where they have nearly
as many months to grow, will soon adopt
the habits ot the country and consume the
whole time in ripening their seeds, lor
that reason it may be advantageous to
take seeds from the north to the south,
because the first year the change will not
be very great, and the crop will be materi-
This principle is clearly Illustrated by
the foreign grown oats. This crop, grown
in Scotland, will weigh from 50 to 5j
pounds to the bushel. From imported
seed we have grown oats that weighed 48
pounds to the bushel. By saving our own
seeds from these, in three generations they
would not weigh any more than those
commonly grown here, 83 pounds to the
bushel. This case fully confirms the prin-
ciple that seeds should, in all cases, come
from where the variety reaches its greatest
perfection. — Ed ]
Books Received.
The Book of the Fair, by Hubert
Howe Bancroft ; The Bancroft Company,
Chicago and San Francisco, publishers.—
This work is issued in 25 parts, and we
have been favored with those treating
more directly on the Horticultural De-
partment. The descriptions of the various
exhibits in horticultural building, though
not strictly scientific, are given in a lucid
and interesting manner; the letter-press is
first-class and the halt -tone engravings il-
lustrative of the context are elesant.
Taken as a whole, the work will form one
ot the best souvenirs of the Columbian Ex-
position yet disseminated, and the rapidity
of its sale (one edition being almost ex-
hausted) demonstrates its popularity. The
price of the book is)Sl each part, of 25 parts.
Injurious Insects and the Use of In-
secticides, by Frank W. Sempers, direc-
tor ot the Fordhook Chemical Labartory.
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia.
One cannot examine this book carefully
without being struck with its originality,
and would scarcely know whether the in-
sect is to be regarded a friend or toe. All
the species are carefully described and
their habits as carefully noted as are those
of our native birds by John Burroughs.
The illustrations are so true that the
student in entomology need look no further
for a text-book. One of tbe best features
ot the book is the formulas of the various
insecticides now in use. We are often told
to use a certain emulsion or mixture to
exterminate a given Insect pest; but
where to find it when wanted is tbe ques-
tion that interests the farmer or gardener.
This publication shows us the various in-
secticides are much moresimple than their
names, and easily prepared at home as
wanted. We consider this publication an
acquisition to any horticultural library.
of this firm for growing hardy stook is a
point in its favor and the plants, etc., cata-
logued have all been reared in Vermont,
which is proof enough of their hardiness.
Instructive articles on hardy perennials
from seed, the rock garden, and protect-
ing plants are given, together with a com-
plete list of subjects fully described.
The Reading Nursery (J. W. Manning,
prop'r.), Reading, Mass.— Illustrated De-
scriptive Catalogue ot Hardy Flowers
(Hardy Herbaceous Perennials.) This
catalogue (one of three Issued by the same
firm) lists all the hardy herbaceous plants,
both native and exotic, that have been
found adapted to our climate— a class of
plants that is becoming justly popular.
Important and useful points are given as
to their culture and the positions in the
garden best suited to their needs. In ad-
dition to the herbaceous perennials a list
each ot hardy orchids, hardy bog and
aquatic plants, hardy ferns and hardy
bulbs is given, and purchasers will ex-
perience no difficulty in making a selection
from what is perhaps the largest collection
ot this class of plants in the country.
The Reading Nursery was selected by
the Massachusetts World's Pair Commis-
sion to furnish stock and do the exclusive
ornamental planting on the grounds about
the Massachusetts Building at World s
Pair. Over 2,500 perennials were used in
the work, and shrubs in like propor-tions.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Richmond, Mo.— G. A. Carlson has
started in the business on Thornton ave.
He is erecting two new houses.
Winsted, Conn.— J. D. Norton has pur-
chased the establishment otLuman White,
and has named it the Hillside Green-
houses.
Philadelphia.— Mr. Sheain has retired
from the lirm of Prow ert & Sheain, whole-
sale fiorists ; the business will now be car-
ried on at 1131 Girard ave., under firm
name of Prowert.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
BooU
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in this issue.
Pace 381 col.
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„Ke 3ti4. col
3; p. are, 001.2, 3, 4.
iVLatel'ialH
Caniiii-'Page sfl, col. 2,
col.l. Si p. 370 col.
o ■.. K. "■", «. 3, 4: p. 332. ool. 1, 2.
-PuBe 315, col. 4i p. 370, ciil. 3;
,— Prttre 374, eul.
a, .1, a: p. Qai.. ool 1, 3. 4.
Cyclnraeu— Page 375, col. 4.
' 2, 3, 4; p. 381. col 1. 3. 4.
' Kooils— I'lLle pai^e: p. 374. i
Catalogues Received.
Herbert A. Jackson, Portland, Me.
—Wholesale Catalogue ot Forest City Nur-
series.
J. M. THORBURN & Co., New York.-— Il-
lustrated Catalogue ot French Hybrid
Gladiolus, Lilies, Amaryllis, and other
Spring Bulbs, etc.
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia,
send us a" novelty" in the shape ot a cel-
luloid envelope opener, formed like a lima
bean, as a reminder that "Burpee's seerls
grow, and that there is only one true large
Bush Lima." We appreciate this useful
article.
F H. Horsford, Charlotte, Vt.— Descrip-
tive Catalogue ot Hardy Ornamentals,
Herbaceous Plants, Bulbs, Perns, Shrubs
and Vines. The advantage ot the location
3,4; p. 332. ool. 1, 2,4.
Fiiciisia— Pa e 370, enl. 4.
(j>i-
II Im
376, ool. 1, 2.
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374, col. 1, 3, 3, 4i p. 377, col. 4! p. 382. col. 3,4..
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,.„„. -Title PHge; p. 36?, cul. 1.2,3,4; p. 363, col. I;
p. 371. ool. 1; p. .374, C..J. 3, 4; p. 377, col . 4.
Si I liallne-Page 37i. col. i.
Sinilax-Page 375, ool 3; p. 381, col.
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foolV, 'imVlements",' eVc.-Pnge 367, col. 3, 4; p.
;^i«lB, Plants, etc. -Title page; p.
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379, col. 3, 4.
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361,001. 1; p. 36(1, col. 4.
Verbenas— Page'siieVcoLii;' p. 369. cnl. 3; p. 371, col.
Vi'otef«-pigl'565, col. 4; p. 366, col. 1; p. 370, ci.
3; p. 371, ool. 2, 3; p. 376. ool. 3.
Wants— Page 376, ool. 1.
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The KTvOrisx's Exchanqe.
Prattsville, N. Y,
James Riohtmyee is building a large
greenhouse.
Springfield, Ohio.
Chas, a. Reesee has made an assign-
ment to Albert H. Kunkle, city solicitor,
for beaeflt oE creditors. His liabilities are
estimated at $23,000 ; assets, $15,000. The
assignment is due to hard times.
Columbus, O.
GrUS. Deobisch reports shipping orders
equal to, t£ not better than last year ; he
has a big run through the South and
Southwest.
J. W. PtjLLiNGEB, who has for many
years held the position of garden superin-
tendent at the Insane Asylum, is building
three houses, each 100x30 feet, intending to
start his son in the business. The location
is all that can be desired.
Feanklin Paek Floeal Co. have been
kept busy with church decorations, as also
have M. E. EvANS.
Undebwood Beos. were pushed just at
the busy time with funeral orders.
W. MOTT.
St. Paul, Minn.
As a whole, Easter trade in this city was
satisfactory. Prices averaged somewhat
lower than in previous years, but the
volume of stock disposed of, more than off-
set the decrease in prices. The weather
was very unfavorable, but that did not
deter the usual cro-wd of sightseers and
purchasers. By Saturday morning the
thermometer registered nearly zero and
with a bitter cold northwest gale raging
all day, made the safe delivery of plants,
especially lilies, an impossibility. Sunday
morning, however, the wind had subsided,
so that everything was delivered by noon.
Retail prices ranged about as follows ;
Lilies, 15c. to 20c. per bloom ; hybrid roses,
50c. to $1.25 perplant ; hyacinths, genistas,
geraniums and other small flowering
plants from 15c. to 25c. each ; azaleas from
$1 to $3 each ; cut roses from $1 to $2 per
dozen for Teas; Beauty, $3 to $5 per dozen-
carnations, 50c. to 75o.; Romans and nar-
cissus, 50c. to 75c.; valley and tulips, 75e.
to $1 per dozen ; violets, 50c. per bunch
The supply was about equal to the de-
mand and everything sold well. There is
a growmg demand for cheap plants that
will sell for 25c. to 75c. each, also for
azaleas, hybrid roses and small lilies. Set
designs seem to be out of date and astilbe
hlies and small blooming plants take the
place of Easter crosses and other emblems
L. L. Mat & Co. had the finest display
of Harrisii ever seen in the city, as well as
a general line of everything seasonable and
salable.
Aug. S. Swanson had a magniflcent
show of pelargoniums in full bloom, also a
fine display of short lilies and azaleas.
After Easter sales have been good and
florists feel encouraged, as there is every
indication that the long continued depres-
aon of business is near an end. The early
Easter and good sales have emptied the
benches so that a nice stock of bedding
plants can now be tirought in for Spring
trade, while Decoration Day looms ahead
at no distant date as another harvest
time.
Haeet Buntaed, of Short Hills, N J
was in town at Easter time. This is his
first visit in several years ; he reports a
good trade. Veritas
♦ FOR SALE ♦
CROZY CANNAS. 6 inch pots, will be in
bloom by planting time, $10.00 per
hundred.
GERANIUMS. 6 inch, $7.00 per hundred.
ROB. HARRIS, Box 66, Aberdeen, Md.
WHCH WRITINO MEHTtOH THE fVORlST'S EXCHANGE
YOU CAN SECCTKE ALL THE
'NOiZELTIlES
Ot this season at the regular advertised
prices from
"W. A. IHAXDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
WHEN WBITINC lViENT:OH THF F1.0HIST'S EXCHAHGF
RUBBERS.
Strong, -well-established, 6 in, pot plants, 2 to
3 ft., clean and healthy. Price, $6.00 per dozen,
or will excliane:e for young- Koses, Perles, K.
A. Victoria, etc., etc.
JOSEPH KIFT,
WEST CHESTER, - - . pa.
WMEWWHmWC MEWTrOH THE FteHIST'S EXCHANGE
ORCHIDS IN VARIETY.
FICUS ELASTICA,
. mmi SRACiN; .
Etc., for sale cheap. Send fur onialo
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N
The Sea=
son of
1894
A Condensed List of Shrubbery.
finds us in the market with an
immense assortment of carefully
cultivated ROSES— all the lead-
ing varieties.
Acres of Standard
Shrubs,
including- the largest and finest stock- of
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora (as-
sorted sizes) to be found in the eountr.v. ,
Send lis a list of your wants ; we can
satisfy you both as regards quality and
THE DINQEE & CONARD CO., West Crove, Pa.
Anipelopsis veitchii
Akebiaciuinata
Childs' Tree Blackberry .
Honeysuckle Halli'ana
Ligustrum (California Privet) ..
riatycodon, white and blue
Pyrusjaponica, white
Viburnum epulis
Weigela lavallei
" Candida
" variegated
^~ The Best AdoeHlsIng Medium for you Is the
FLORISTS' EXCHA/IBE. Why? Because it meets
more of fjour customers than any other paper.
DRAC^NA INDIVISA.
2000 fine plants for vases, between 2 and 3 feet
liifih, cheap at $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per ]00.
Can be packed light for long distance ehip-
ping. Cash price.
MARIE liOUII^E VIOLET RUNNERS
Healthy and well rooted, 3=5.00 per 1000.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.
Sonietliin![llew-B«"Zv.,
CRIMSON JACKMAJMNI.
Strictly an American Seedling, and possessed
of qualities not comtnoa to foreign grown sorts
namely: extreme hardiaess and vigor; flowers
in racemes of great size, substance and depth
ot color; color a maroon crimson, changing to
a deep purple in the old flowers and lasting a
long time, ia several cases over a week in good
condition alter being cut. This variety will be
highly prized when known, on account ot its
peculiar lasting qualities, and being so well
adapted to our hot suns and dry atmosphere ;
practical florists understand this.
Prices, $1.00 each ; $9.00 per doz., good plants-
IPJX™^'''""!^ plants, house grown, $1.50 each :
$15.00 per doz.
P-S.— Plants can be had ot the undersigned
or J. o. Vaughan, Chioaso; or Phcenix Nur-
sery Co., Bloomington, 111.
CLEMATIS-Standnrd varieties, nice plants
$3.00perdoz.; $32.00 per 100; strong heavy plants'
&%f? m' """"■" '"°'^' **■'*' P"- ^''■'■'
DAISIES— Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable tor spring sales, $3.00 per lOO.
SMILAX— StronK, well hardened seedlines 7fip
per 100 J $6.00 per 1000. Free by mail. »■""'•
F. A. BAILER, Bloomington, Ills.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PALMS,
DRAC^NAS, and other
decorative phitirs at panic
prices. If you wiint Kood
and cheap plants send for
my NEW AUTUMN WHOLESALE PKICE
LIST, tliea send iii your orders and yet a
bargain in plants.
W. J. HESSER,
Prop. Palin (Jardens. PlattSmOUth, Neb.
RITING MENTION 1
IIST'S EXCHANGE
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JADIES H. DENHAm,
XOS ANGELES, CAL.
DRAC^NA INDIYISA.
Two feet and over, fine for center of
vases and boxes, only $10.00 per hundred,
to clean them out quick. Cash with
order.
S. J. REUTER, Westerly. R. I.
.... 20 00
a ■■ ■• per aoz., $6.00
■vn.riesa.tit, ^14 inch pnts .... i 00
ttiiiii Ciineatuin, 4 inch pitts 8 00
iiitin Jnponiciiin, 2i4 inch pots ;^ 50
led Ferus. 2^ Inch pots g 50
: Prumniouili, 2>^ inch pots, from 3 to
itsinapot son
MacliPt, 4inchpots 5 00
FORBES & WILSON,
330 Piuslung Ave., - Long; Island City, N. Y
WHEN WRITING MEMTIQW THE FLOBIST'S EXCHANGE
Must he vSnld=== 5,000,000
1 lU^L UC OUIU HARDY CUT FERNS.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS in quantity. 50 cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
H. E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, - - BOSTON.
WHEN WamHO Mtwnow the F«.0BIST-S EXoHAWGr
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ •♦♦««*«»«««^^^^«4««4
V%Zk SIEBRECHT&WADLEYr7e°Zk'' :
i \ FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLANTS. J
♦ DO SIIPPI V I SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, ♦
J L/V^ jyjffl^X I $1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. ♦
♦ PI OPISTS 1 THIRD— W/ith CUT ORCHID BLOOMS. $5.00, $10,00 and *
S ri^WK,10iO I $25.00 boxes. ♦
5 (^ FOUR TH—With fresh DR AC/EN A CANES of the leading varieties. ♦
1 No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE-W VORK CITY, t
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»»»»4»44;
FOR SALE a«»estocuoi
DRACiENA INDIVISA.
3 to 3 reet hisrh, in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at 835.00
per 100 ; or $6,00 per doz. Fine for vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
GEO. A. RACKHAm,
2991^ Woodward Ave., DBTKOIT, MICH.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LEMUEL BALL, «^
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
.. . PKL-TV^S, ...
The well known excellent quality of ray plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system ot packing, enables rae to assure satisfaction to all favorine me
with their orders. PKtCE MSTS ON APPJLICATION.
WHEN WBrriNG MENTION THE PLOPIBT^S EXCHANGE
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦J
i BARGAINS TTT M^ ♦
I HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. I
♦ 100 JOOO X
t Clematis Dayidiaiia ^6 00 *50 00 J
# Blue Day Lily, (Funkia ovata) 5 OO 40 00 Z
^ Gaillardia grandiflora 7 00 60 OO X
* Henierocalis Dumorfcieri '.'.'.'.'.'..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 6 00 50 00 a
* Lobelia cardinalis 6 00 50 00 2
4 Pardantlms sinensis, (Blackberry Lily) '.'.'..'.'.'.'.'. 5 00 35 00 !
^ Perennial Plilox, fine named sorts 6 00 50 00 X
^ Sedum Maxitnowicksii \ 6 00 50 00 X
♦ Bagged Kobin, (Lyciinis'viscaria'fl.'pij.'.'.'V..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.!!!!'.'.'.'.!'.'.!! 8 00 75 00 i
♦ HERBACEOUS P^aeOHJIAS, named or in colors 15 00 135 00 ♦
T All ane strong plants. 500 other varieties at low rates tor strictly bang up stocl;. ♦
« P. O. B. FOR CASH WITH ORDER. f
X J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J. ♦
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The KLORIST'S EXCHANOEi.
375
California-Grown Bulbs of Lilium longi-
florum.
Owing to the shortage in the Berniuda
crop of bulbs of Lilium longiflorum in 1892,
I was given an opportunity of testing some
of the California grown stock for the Jias-
ter trade of 1893. .
The bulbs were received some weeKs
later than they should have been, owing to
delays in shipment, and when they
did arrive their disappointing appearance
In a measure prepared us for the hnal
result, which was likewise disappointing.
In the first place, the bulbs were under-
sized, for while rated as seven to nine inch
bulbs, yet careful measurements showed
them to range from five to eight inches in
circumference, with a very tew measuring
the full nine inches, this being strongly in
contrast with the generous measurements
of first-class Bermuda stock, with which 1
have had some experience for several years
''Secondly, the bulbs were not well ripened ,
being more or less flabby, and many of
them greenish, as though they had been
exposed to 'the light either to ripen them-
up or else by defective planting.
J^nd, thirdly, there was quite a large per-
centage of split bulbs in the lot. The
bulbs in question were potted up by
November 1, and the season being so far
advanced, it was decided not to put them
out in a cold frame to start, but instead to
keep them in a greenhouse at a night tem-
perature of fifty degrees, until they be-
came well rooted, after which they could
receive a little more heat in order to bring
them in for Easter, 1893, for it will be re-
membered that this festival took place on
April 2 of that year.
The treatment in general was the same
that is used by all successful growers, and
in brief consisted of moderate heat, plenty
of ventilation and careful watering; but in
spite of careful handling at least ten per
cent of the bulbs did not start at all, and
the remainder made comparatively weak
growth, and only averaged fr9m three to
tour flowers to a stem, this being rather a
slim showing when compared with Ber-
muda stock of the same rating (7 to 9 inch),
the latter averaging seven to eight flowers
per stem. ^ .. /-, t
It may be said, however, that the '^aji-
fornia stocks were good for cutting, the
fact of their having so few flowers being
an advantage for that purpose, though the
returns from the crop were not so encour-
aging as they would have been from a
good lot of pot plants. In conclusion it is
admitted that the late start was a disad-
vantage tor the bulbs.in this instance, and
that one season's trial is not suflicient evi-
dence on which to base positive conclu-
sions, even though the bulbs in question
were the best that could he secured from
that source at that time. And it may also
be added that the facts noted above are
presented simply as a record of experience,
and not in any fault-finding or malicious
spirit. ^' ■^' Taplin.
[If any other grower has had experience
with California grown bulbs of L. longi-
florum, we should be pleased to hear from
him.— Ed.]
Greenfly in Greenhouses.
The February Bulletin of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture (Entomological Divi-
sion) details an amateur grower's method
for the eradication of greenfly as follows :
He fills a *ower pot with tobacco dust,
packs it firmly, and inverts it, leaving the
dust in the form of a truncate cone ; he
then sticks his finger into the apex of the
cone, making a hole half an inch m depth,
into which he pours half a teaspoont ul of
kerosene. It is then left a few minutes,
after which a match is applied. The re-
sulting smoke is dense and cool, and the
cone burns down to the ground. This
method, it is claimed, obviates danger re-
sulting from the "heat" of the smoke.
A Spray Calendar.
Mr E & Lodeman, assistant horticul-
turist of the Cornell University Experi-
ment Station, has compiled and put in
handy form the most important points re-
garding spraying that have been dissemi-
naied up to date; and arranged them in
such a manner that the grower can see at a
Klance what to apply and when to make
the applications for the various fungoid
and insect enemies enumerated. Different
formulas of insecticides and fungicides are
also given.
We consider this one of the most service-
able of the many publications that have
emanated from this Experiment Station.
AIR[ FIORIDI FLOWERS
Contract growing for tlie
I specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, FLA.
WHEW WBITIWG KZWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCH»HGr
Send postage for
SURPLUS STOCK
Per 100
Acalypha Macafeeana, Z% in. pots. $5 00
AchyranthesLindenii.Si^in.pots.. 3 50
Alternanthera (transplanted from
flats) "Aurea nana" and " Par-
onyclioides major " 1 5"
Alyssum "Tom Thumb," 2^ in.
pots ° ™
Begonia "Vernon," Z^ in. pots. ... rf SO
" assorted, 2% in. pots 4 00
Coleus— Leading Sorts, 21^ in. pots. 3 00
Maranta Massangeana, 2% in.
pots 10 00
Salvia Wm. Bedman, 2^ in. pots. . 2 50
Stevia Serrata Variegata, 2^ ">• ^ „„
pots 5 00
All the above stock is Strong, Clean and in
First-class cniidition. A sood clinnce is here
olfereil to secure Bargains.
SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, - - Prop.,
Oyster Bay, li. I.
IIUIUli , Uampleandgetprices
NoS Carnations, k''"^^"^
(From flats.) J.W.MORRIS,
Sniilax,'^^°"HxiTicA, n.y.
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
COLXJT^BIiL.
used it for llive- ., ,- ,^ ,,
Not a Toln of any onlnr Dut yellow. Lollafre samt
shape as C.Versoliaffemi. SI. 00 pel' iloz. by mai
postpaid. Ready 1st April.
R. P. JEF-FBEY & SON,
Bellinove, Queens Co., I.. I., N. Y,
•"HEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
rLy,lVben,lVh(TenndHo»orilIa>liroomCiiUiire."a4pp.lOo'
P." Eraml MUSHROOM SPAWN.
fsreliabli! Fresh nod Well-apawned. 16t. taloiSl.SU
B„„,.r.ecQ_ C. WATSON,T,?ila.fpl'
ROOTED COTTINGS.-GOOD ONES.
Miinct'ia Vine. Mexican Primrose and
Oiear Pmnt and Lopezia 20c.
FunhPi-'S. 13 varieties •■..- 20c.
Giant Alyssum anti Marcuente Daisy .. ^O"
Red. White and Blue Plant, (Cuphea
.„ ^„. dozen. Send for (
1. r,. pili-sbur-Yt
CYCLAMEN
MY SPECIALTY- i^
2 inch pots, (strong, four
leaves), $5.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Ml
WHEN WniTING r/ ENTIQN Tfir? pLOR-^P.T'S! EXCHANGF
100,000 VERBENAS.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
^^ .^, ,^ ^, ^^ , - IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2 50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
•5.1- NO RUST OH ZU^ILDESni. i'^
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are tlie largest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reacliing last year
ai5,500. Ourplants tilis year fully equal, If not surpass, any we nave eveigiowu.
J. I^. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
$30.0U perlOUO.
Annie Pixley
pei- 100.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MAKANTA MASSAUGEANA— A hardy ^ g. 496.
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2^ incli pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— Tlie most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch ppts.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
BOSE BBIDESMAID-PlantsinSi^inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
BOSE METEOR— Plants in 2i4 inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CABNAXION ED5A CEAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
Sialion F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special oflsr io reduce slock.
Per 100 Per 1000
''"^pStr."!'. .™^*""°*!'.!'. .^.!°:.«3.00 $25.00
Unsurpassed Mammotlis, rooted
cuttings • ■••• 1-85 lO-l"
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings v-a;;v '■■™ *-™
CHKTSANTHEMUMS.
Joseuh H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnoia, W.H. T^inqolD, Potter Pa, merExauisit.
J R. Pitcher. Jessica Vivian Morel. E. <i. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Fottler, L. C. Price, Margunie
CARNATIONS.
McGowan, Spray, Aurora. Portia, JJorner
and Darling, S1.2.i per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.
MISCELI.ANEOUS.
Verbena Seedlings, Scaljiosa (Snow Crest),
Alternanthera, all tiaiisplanted plants at 00
cts. per 100: S7..50 per inOO.
Coleus, $6.00 per 1000. ^ „ „„ ,„„„
Paiisies, $5.00, $10.00 and $13.00 per 1000,
according to size.
Stock strictly first-class. Terms Cash.
ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa.
$3.60 per 100 ;
nd Belen Keller, $12.00
KNIPHOFIA °" TRITOMA CORALLINA
A grand improvemeni upon the old K. GRANDIFLORA or UVARIA.
More pleasing by far in color, more refined in structure
and four times as floriferous.
Fine plants from 3 inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
Heavy plants (2 years old), 10.00 "
Also K. GRANDIFLORA, strong plants. $8.00 per 100.
F. O. B. for casli \vitli order.
J. T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, N. J.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES, ETC.
OAKNATIONS. ""'"Jo
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
rsey.
[dTlio
. 5 00
3 00
4 00
edse. »00 20 00
2 00 15 00
DO you want a proof of the effective
work done by the Flokists' Ex-
change to its advertisers ? We refer you
to its columns; they speak for themselves.
Westei
New J(
l>nybr(
Piirilaii
L.izzie McGowan, Crgi,.> »...-. ..-..
&?S"«Vd'e?'^.":...".-...'*^.-..'"".': ^00 15 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stoclc.
BEGONIAS.
In variety, rooted cuttings, J2.00 per 100.
100 1000
AGERATUM, blue and white J1.26 $10.00
CUPHEA 1»«
FEVERFEW, the Gem f-W JB-OO
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts....... 1-25 10.00
SALVIA. SplpndensandWm. Bedman 1.35 lO.OU
SEMPEBFliORENS INCARNATA.
BLii-TAi i2jixi.xj^ „„,!,.„„ „,,rt Vernon- stvie and growth o£ Snowdrop; compact,
A cross Jetween snowd.op and V^rn^^^^^^ Tom the outtinK bench. Flowers in
short-joialed habit, e-^ewdingly ti ee noweiiu„ ut ' " across ; will in the future take
f^r;i.'ir,;?'?f.'i'n^c;"r!!a%^ariSo°tnfSeSt^e"'^r,^i.!"§tr°o"^^^^
60 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.
B SEMPERFLOBENS COMPACTA.
Originated ,vith me in same lot of seedlingi
...filiated with rae in same lot of seedlhigs as above variety^^
"n'-Sier^'rosearbS S4''t^-«Sowcring,'efonwhtn 'quite sm^ll. 'After April 16th,
30 CIS. eacii '; J3.00 per doz.
Solatium iasminoides grandifloruni. , , 4. .^ .^
OUlriiiin" j"<"" Vp„,.^,,f«n„rp,-cirlnrin'' the whole season. In planting it out
A most useful new P|.f;^^J,"";i\'J?in;,f,4 in "abundan^^^^^^^ showy, white and lasting
fl"we?3 Irom Spring to Fall. iO cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.
Begonia Vernon, Snowdrop, semperfl. rosea, Thurstonii and
Most ato!ctu" a^nddesirable varieties. Good sized plants. 30 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
LIST OF SEASONABLE PLANTS
PELARGONIUMS,
pots.
; vars. fro
6.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
Abutilons in 4 colors.
A'-eratum in 8 dit. varieties.
Aloysia (Lemon Verbena).
Alyssum, dbl. dwarf and Little Gem.
Antliericam picturatum.
Ascleplas linitolia.
Anthemis coronaria fl. pi.
Coleu's Ve™c"haff., Firebrand, Golden Bedder.
The above plants, in 3-incb pots, ready
Coleus, best fanc\', in 10 varieties.
Cuphea (Cigar Plant).
Feverfew, dbl. dwart.
Gleclxoma hederacea fol. var.
Impatiens Sultaiiiiaud Queen Carola.
Lobelia Bmp. William and Cr. Palace.
Myrtle (Bridal).
Otlionna crassifolia.
60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
'I'ne aoove pnuiis. Ill "J-"J^" p"^^, '^ — .- - i • « n
JOHN G. EI8ELE. 20 & Ontario Sts.. Tioga 8ta., Piiiladelpiiia, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
376
SITUATIONS WANTED.
J words), each
POSITION wanted, bj a practical seedsman, havln
t^^^^<"^S<'Sbknawle6Ke uf all detal.a periaiDin.
WnSfJ^^I S" "^"i" busiuess, speaks German and
Bnglish. Address Seedsman, M, oare this paper.
piKST-CLASS all around Horticulturist. Private
i„,/!,'' <=<'™-"n?rclal . Bnollsh . 35 years experience"
North orSoutli. J.P.D.,tiox 12, Glen Head, L.i:rN.T.
■RANTED, a sltuatlo
The^ Florist's Exchange.
merciai place, b
''"^°<".\'^3"^u^ irerman, married
I. W. Schraman, P. o., Bay Ridge,
YOUNG man wishes to learn florist business al
„ „ ""■"nc'iea thoroughly. Best of habits and refer-
ence. Address at once, "Business" 105O Hiintpt
ave., Columbus, Ohio. uoiuess, luou Muntei
glTD ATION wanted, by a married man, private or
commercial, to take charge of a private place or
wSL".",?^".?,"'!, '" " o.ommerclal, or to work under
loreman. T. S., care "Florists' Exchange."
gBEDSMAN, situation wanted, by young experl-
^ enced Dane, to work m seed store. He has a
good connection In Denmark with grower ot ChuH-
Hoboi^n^ /'""■''=' "■ ^- ^'^ Bloomlield street.
W^AXTED.
A young man of grood address in a florist's
stm-e. A good maker-up, A No. 1 salesman,
williQjr and obliging to everybody. Must fur-
iiish high class references. One that speaks
German preferred. A good and steady place
for the right man Address
J. B. HEISS, DAYTON, OHIO.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
70 w^£°j ^°*^ P,^ '",''''• *°"'' greenhouses,
70 hot beds. All well stocked with young
healthy Spring bedding plants, in perfect
running order and commanding a, good
trade. Situated at entrance of largest
cemetery in Newark, N. J. Easy terms.
Possession at once. Apply
E. MEI.MS,
4 Elizabeth Ave., cor. Clinton Ave.,
NEWARK, NEW tIERSEY.
WHEMWRITIWGMENTIOWTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
WANTED
A thorough florist, German, must understand
taking full charge of establisliment of 13
nouses. Must have references. Apply
W., careof Michell's Seed Store,
1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEH WHITIHO MeWTlOW THC FLORIST'S EXCIMHer
STOCK WANTED.
W^ ANTED
Six hundred Amerioiin Beauty Koses, 8 inch
pots, healthy plants. State price. Address
M. F. TIGER, Patchogue, L. I.
WHEW WRITINe MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
WANTED.
Two year old Hardy Roses, rooted cuttings
ot uouble Grant Geraniums, and Coleus, in
Bxchiiage for Hue, healthy rooted runners of
Mane Louise Violets at $6.00 per 1000 ; and
baoivliake Daisies at 76cents per 100.
G. E. LATXON, Patcliogne, L. I., Jf. T,
■■•'EN WHITING MENTION THE FUORIST'S EXCHSNGE
FOR SALE.
. On account of death of owner. Florist Place
wifh^'Si'^ "'' 5- •'• >*«"* location. One acrl
S^^H ^^f ■^e^'dence containing M rooms and
good cellar 7 greenhouses, barn ; well cisteriied
and large stock, all in fine condition.
$9,000; CASH $3,000.
*.£.*'-'°''?,'°8; ace of good ground with fruit
tp.1./°n f r^P'U^i,"!^ <=«" "e rented for term of
years. Call at MRS. O. THOMAS, Secaucus,
«• J., or address At. SCHUETTE, 693
Broadway, N. Y.
FOR SALE.
Greenhouse Establishment and Store.
The plant consists of seven greenhouses
100 feet long, twoshedsand fine office, 1^4
acres of ground, situated close between
two cities of 30,000 inhabitants.
Satisfactory reason given for selling.
Apply at
HENRY F. MICHELL'S SEED STORE,
1018 MARKET ST., PHILA, PA.
prTSY thvm „i/ "^ surplus stock at good
GARf.w?J?^?^''T? "S^" '" AMERICAN
™„r ^^'*- " ^''"1 "nly «ost you 15
cents per line of eight words.
FOR SALE. Three Greenhouses, with stock.
i,. „ , "". etc.. heated by steam, situated
ihS, «'S'''.°« '0"h of 18,000 inhabitants n Central
^,^'°;,„''"f;?:?»'',^»'i;WI»1,ea in 1869. No other IS
loflSfch'Srilf "">'«• Address P. J..
" Florists' Excha
TO 1,ET.
MrfR^attenr^alSrn^j^.^l?; '""""'^ "'
- - TO RENT FOR A TERM OF YEARS, - -
IN TORONTO, CANADA.
The Victoria Greenhouses, tyith
or without stock, successful for
35 years. Steam and hot water
complete.
H. C. BUTTEIR-WORTH,
229 Voungr St., Toronto, Cauatla
WHEN WRITING MENTlnnxur .-, „„ '
FOR SALE OR TO 1.ET.
A suitable place for a Florist or Market
Cot"ta!r°e''n'f 'iSS?'f'°« °' "M acres good ?and
cottage of eight rooms, with dry cellar alan
WeTthS-eif'RoT^'.*" ^^•''y" ft "^ Heated by
„:.S„ ff ^•°' Water Apparatus, all in good
Older. I'lnest market in the world for disDosinr
ot all produce, both in Summer a, d WntT
The property is situated quite close to the rftv
of Newport, K. I. For terms, etc^lddresl ^
A. PRESCOTT, BAKER,
Bellevue Avenue, Newport, R. I.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANG
rtisemon will be given in this column
to all eomniitnlcntions free from ani'mus:
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Lily Flowers from Bermuda.
Editor FlnrMs' Exchange:
™l°°i-''®"V°?'' P^P^'' some excitement
regarding the importation of lily flowers
from Bermuda-that American growers
and sellers doQ't like it. In my opinion
the evil will remedy itself, for if all flo^i^sts
got swindled like myself, and many priVate
parties m my section, not another Ber
muda grown flower will be purchased
1 was induced to send money to New
York for Ave boxes two weeksin advancl^
and received the boxes in due time filled
with lihes that I should think were culled
a year ago-they were perfectly rotten
After reporting the matter I got five other
tel' w"^'"''^ ""^ '""I' ^°<J unsalable
Ihere was no comparison between them
tl^J^?,"^^ ^i.™."'" ^*°'=^' Long stems are
promised, but we get the heads with only
t/^T '°?'^i of ^i""^' Out of SCO I received
115 crushed and spotted blooms, and they
hmi„K^fh°/'"'J'' "^""ni'^ '^'■a' I could have
bought them for m New York
Myself and many others will grow our
?n h 'J'*!? '" '"i^"™' This matter ought
,„t^K""^Yt°*''*'«^> ^ ao impression has
got abroad that too high a price is asked
for home grown lily flowers
Vermont. chas. P. Jones.
^S^t? majority of florists know enough to
f rtnJ.l'' ■ ' ^IZ''^ *i™«' The greatest harm
is done in the reduction of the sale and
lowering of the price of home grown
flowers, caused by the influx of Befmuda
grown stock of inferior quality difsern^
mated through the medium of dry g^d
hnT.f'.f?''"'^^ "'^ deterioration in the
?n Ihi*^'^''^'"''^ exported from Bermuda
I to this country. — Ed.] "-"uo
Dual Life in Carnations.
Editor Florists' Exchange:
.■^^ J, *J° known to have paid con-
siderable attention in my time to vegetable
^^^^^}ZW- **?* other incidental qufstions
a«t?d t '' •?'•'' P'?°' '"e. I have been
t^f^PPl"'^">'^t°'^<^~ibea.nicle at page
394 of the Florists' ExcHASSK, on "Dull
rh»f J^ Carnations." There is so much
that appears to me to be sound in the un-
nlner t^hJ^f^Sht of the author of that
E^S= 'h "** ^ am unwilling to criticize as I
have been asked to do, especially as the
edly correct *° '""^e article are undoubt-
flJn''^Lff..^Ttl'^*'[' '° a measure, carry
?inn ^n7V? '' i'""? characteristics of a por-
tion of the plant from which the cutting
was taken, is I think within the experienci
UonTe^Tin"/ " ">« S'^'«''K °' a Trna'
S?n h! ^^^^ i^f"?' a flowering branch it
Tlait^tCn ^? }l^^K^ produce floriferous
plants than If thecuttings were made from
m,r KZ'^" branches. A large number^
?hat^Stn ^■^\°°« seedlings, but sports
that IS to say branches that have changed
somewhat their normal characteristics and
yet these branches carry along with them
generation after generation,^ the varying
characteristics which lead to their separati
propagation. And yet there are instances
m the cases of grafting which would seem
in=t= ■■ *° opposite interpretation; for
wmt."^'- " ^<^?<'ling apple'^or pear tree
hLfi^V S™^mg for ten or fifteen years
before bearing fruit, and yet it the cutting
be taken from the seedling plant and
grafted on a fruit bearing branch of an
nLr -'T' '^■"j" '=°'"e i°to bearing a°
once just as it the original seedling wis ot
considerable age. So much for practical
facts illustrating the article.
raispflT^^i *° *^^ physiological points
raised by the writer, they seem to be all
involved m the following sentence: "These
Z^f^itt'''it\^^"?' ¥™ sexual cha?Ic
to me,n tL /.'?'^ ^ understand the author
to mean that the male and female exnres-
?w^?°P'''°'^ ^l** separate and distinct:
that IS to say, there is a dual lite goine
along through the whole course ot a plant'!
'career. This I think, would hardly be
^ITL^W Whether any part of a pfaut
Sffil^ to be what we term male and fe-
whi^.,^ "'''""y dependent on the nutrition
whch some primary cells receive in an
early stage ot diflferentiation-for it is in-
deed differentiation, and not duality. That
this IS true in vegetation is beyond all
question now; indeed, it is true in every
department ot organic Nature. Any one
can see in the males in animals abortive
mammary glands. These elands in the
male are, of course, absolutely useless;
Nature would not have placed them there
tor mere ornamentation, but they furnish
the evidence that in the earlier stages of
being a creature may have been eiihefmale
or f«f ale and the fact that it is either one
or the other has been dependent through
the exercise of some force, the nature ot
which IS wholly unknown to us. The only
thing certain is that the individual animal
in Its earliest stages might have been of
!ii^^*u?^^ ^^■*'J°'' *be interposition of
something which changes the course ot
iNature in onfi nirpntinTi n^ t-u^ ^t■^ — t^. ■
?'n^h„^"°™P''' >°asmuch as Bouton
f^r^th been grown m the United States
Hon „t P^^' *?''^^ y^ars by several carna-
tJ,T/ "'^r?' ^ "an do no better than give
a nrnmf,^!.'' t'°° ''H'^^ ^ ''ave received from
ft? „f^ I ' carnation grower in the vicin-
ity ot Boston. He writes as follows :
f !,„ to Bouton d'Or, it Is pretty nearly
the same thing as Golden Triumph-a lit-
tle darker in color, but a better flower It
comes in bunches just like Triumph, it is
to saori^Hr' ""^ ^ """"S" far, butane has
r?ol fl ""^ *?P. ™any buds tor long stem-
med flowers It t could be used wit^ short
stems, would ask nothing better I have
had it about three years ■'
Ifi isof'''"'! '^I'S'^ "'as written on January
lb, 1894, and as the gentleman in question
Vriu^Tl^^"^^ -S""'"" "J'Or and Golden
iriumph his opinion as to the resemblance
^;.,B ^^° varieties I consider strongly
conBrmatory of my remarks in the "Re
view ot New Carnations."
Tnf'n i^ the statement that "no sensible
man would buy a new carnation with as
many feults as Mr. Ward flnds in Bouton
Si^ ' T'" *',ate that a great many sensi-
ble men bought Golden Triumph, which
has more faults than Bouton d'Or, and
there are a number ot sensible carnation
foriav'wth^^ ^"^'"^ many carnations
to-aay for the sole purpose ot testing what
IS heme n a.(<ed nnnn <■!,„ „ i._t .•_* """■i'
w=T,,_„ • ^ "uii-u uuauges tne course ot
Nature in one direction or the other It is
not duality, but a diflferentiation ot the
one original thought, and it is true ot vege-
table as of animal organisms.
r. .. „ Thomas Meehan.
Germantown, Phila., Pa.
Revie-w of Ne-w Carnations.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
In reply to Messrs. Dailledouze Bros '
complaint relating to the "Review of New
Carnations," permit me to say that these
gentlemen evidently err in regard to mv
ordering Bouton d'Or after viewing the
house at their place. My records show
that prior to visiting Messrs. Dailledouze
I had corresponded with them concerning
the purchase of a quantity ot Bouton d'Or
^nln/J^^l^"^ February 3 I wrote them
concerning the qualities of their new car-
nation at that time stating that I would
come to see them, and on February 12
after visiting them, I find that I ordered
by letter a thousand Bouton d'Or! arrlSg
ing with Messrs. Dailledouze to exchange
cuttings ot sorts which we grow and I
n^aiMel'"*"^ ^^^* '* '^ fair for Messrs
Dailledouze to assume that my order
placed with them was wholly the result ot
my visit to their place. I 'do not Think
that I made a statement that I came ore-
pared not to buy Bouton d'Or, because I
had early in the Fall made up my mind to
order at least SOO ot it. v^y uimam
Now, as to the color of Bouton d'Or T
stated in my "Review of New Carnation's"
d'Or„ndTMd^fi''"l^f' ""■,.°1 '""b Bouton
tiih '"'' Gfo'dflnoh too light as compared
i^n „n^T f'^'^P- . ^ «■" '"" Of that opin-
ion, and I know ot many competent judges
who. are of the same opinion. J^usk^-
As to the resemblance of Bouton d'Or to '
;„ir • '"',"■"= ""le purpose ot testing what
tv,^flS^P'*"=^'l''P™tbe market in oTder
that they may have a guide as to future pur-
Rotito; ^^n° °°^ "^'"^ *° fi""! fault with
Bouton d'Or, as I am in hopes it will prove
enoiigh better than GoIdeS Triumph^ and
^n??h'"i"f '^n™ ,'?™"fi<= than Buttercup,
and that It will sell well enough upon the
market, to Warrant its being grown as a
commercial yellow carnatioS ; but when
any of us assume that a yellow carnation
IS superior as a flower to Buttercup, we
must certainly have something better than
?nl?,„ l^% yellow carnations that are be-
fore us to-day . We must take into consid-
eration the general effect ot Buttercup as a
hHnf„7t '/ ''rf ''*• "i'^^'' y^""'^ oolor, itt
brilliant scarlet marking, its magnificent
strong, stiff stem, and its generfl St
?I,,^? f?'*5'' VP"" the market. The only
fault that we have with Buttercup is its
shy blooming and difl3oulty of growing.
r.^'^}^ correspondence leads us into the
consideration ot what is a proper " review
ot new carnations." Shall the reviewer
tfon=fh°'7'°'°,''P'?i^<' of all the carna
tions that are placed before him' Shall
he consider his article solely as an adver-
th»?L?',^'''"'?u''"' *'?^ "e'^est carnations
that are upon the market, or shall he con-
sider the interests of the purchaser of new
seflerV""! *' "'^"u'^' *,''« interests of the
?h)L 1 .- ^ am much inclined to think that
tnis last is the proper course ; that in re-
Jil^^lS^'* J?"^- earnation the reviewer
should give his just and honest impression
ot the carnation from the standpoint of the
comtnercial grower as well as from the
standpoint ot the seller of rooted ouSings
This, of course, is a very delicate task and
as I have before said, liable to bring the
reviewer into clash with some ot the intro-
ftT^Tf °? uew varieties, but nevertheless.
It IS a task that ought to be performed, and
nf W.r^h'''i%"'';"='' l^™'« fo"- your issue
ot March 17, I endeavored to give mv
honest judgment as to the various varie-
ties of new carnations that had been
brought before me this present year I
also endeavored to make an honest com-
parison between the new varieties and
those newer sorts which have ot late be-
come standards. In doing so I condemned
many introduced by Dorner last year as
not being worthy of growing by the side of
n^L""M.p'^"- ^'=°t'' Diaz, Albertini
Lizzie McGowan Daybreak, Uncle John
Jth«. ="^''' ""^-^^"f- Cartledge, and some
althmitl, 't T'""'' ^ '^^""Pt now mention!
SlliS^ ^ J'^l^ ^uite a stock of these
varieties on hand and probably could sell
a considerable portion of them, if I neg-
ected to condemn them. I am very much
inclined to think that a number of carna-
tion growers commit the mistake of rush-
ing into the introduction of new seedlings
without perhaps fairly considering whit
the preseiit or future requirements of a
new seedhng are likely to be, and that in
their haste to get before the trade as intro-
ducers of new varieties, they may commit
errors which will result in damaging TKr
future trade in rooted cuttings or plants
The carnation from now out, especially
the new sorts, will be more closel/scruti
nized than ever heretofore, and under these
rarcumstances, as I have said before, it
Tn^i Id 'n'o^h ''^i* * °f '^ ''ariety of carnat o
should not be placed upon the market until
ha, » ^o'ifd"'?^^ '" morally certain that he
Sif &°\""°S- You know there is an
old fable about the racebetween a hare and
tortoise, and possibly this fable might be
cI^rti-nT-^^-"^ "^^ introduction of n?w"
Kiudly excuse the length of mv cnm.
mumcation, but the case seems toTequi?e
quite an extended explanation "^^y"'™
Queens, N.Y. C. W. Waed.
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
377
Ornamental Horticulture at the Colum-
bian Exposition.
Abstract of an Address before the Massachiisetta
Hortimltural Soeteiv, March SI, delivered
by Mr. WilUam J. Stewart, of Winchester,
After some preliminary remarks upon
the various divisions of horticulture, he
said :
Ornamental horticulture is the only hor-
ticulture with which I am familiar, and to
the consideration of that subject— as illus-
trated at the World's Columbian Exposi-
tion—I have confined this brief paper. In
this connection, ornamental horticulture
may be considered, first, in its capacity as
an indispensable feature of the equipment
of the grounds and buildings ; secondly, as
illustrating the varied horticultural at-
tractions, resources and industries of coun-
tries and States remote from each other,
and widely differing in climate and i,opog-
raphy ; thirdly, as offering an opportunity
for individuals and firms engaged in hor-
ticultural pursuits, all over the globe, to
exhibit to theworld in friendly competition
the result of their labors. First comes the
landscape work, as without the landscape
architect in designing and locating and
the gardener in adorning, those beautiful
buildings would have lost much of their
impressiveness. Our great landscape
architect made the setting for those jewels,
brought them into harmony, and united
them into one almost perfect whole; the
requisite floral adornment would have
made it perfect, especially the wooded
island. The design was grand, and, being
for the World's Fair, it should have been
carried out to completion.
Tlie Hall.
Horticultural Hall was ill-ap-
pointed and unsuited for the purpose it
was supposed to serve ; it should have been
designed under the best horticultural ad-
vice obtainable.. Practical horticulturists
warned and entreated the management to
give the horticultural section of the exhi-
bition a full year's start ahead of the other
departments ; but at last they had only the
immense building, with little to put in It.
Their loud appeal for help brought a little
from Massachusetts, but New York and
Pennsylvania furnished the main part of
the exhibit. After the exhibits were placed,
the whole was desecrated by lemonade
and knick-knack peddlers' stands. The bad
judgment which allowed this merited the
severest condemnation.
State Exhibits Criticised.
Of the displays made in the name
of the various States, it must be confessed
that few were worthy of a passing notice.
The entire West did almost nothing. Illi-
nois, which should have been first, was
conspicuous for the absence of any re-
spectable endeavor on her part. Outside
of New York and Pennsylvania no worthy
State exhibit was made. Between the
States named there was a strong effort for
supremacy. 'The character of their ex-
hibits showed that, within their borders,
horticulture has had a strong foothold for
more than a generation, and their public
spirited action is entitled to all praise.
The same may be said of the showing
made by Ontario. Still, the principle
which ruled the selections for these ex-
hibits was not the best. Suppose that in-
stead of Japan's faithful representation of
native gardening processes, Mexico's curi-
ous cacti. New Zealand's wonderful tree-
ferns, and Holland's grand collective ex-
hibit of hardy azaleas and rhododendrons,
those countries had contributed merely a
diversified exhibit of greenhouse plants ;
what a loss iu interest and educational
value the horticultural department would
have suffered. Individuals engaged in the
several departments of horticultural trade
might be safely depended upon for dis-
plays of plants, tropical or otherwise ; but
States should have improved the oppor-
tunity to set forth their own native re-
sources. For instance, what a noble dis-
play Massachusetts might have made with
a naturally planted collection of her native
flora, upon a bit of meadow, a rocky hill-
side, gay with many species of shrubs and
wild flowers, from the first pussy willow
and hepatica of springtime to the last pur-
ple aster of Autumn. If you would learn
whether the people are interested in such
things, just look, any Saturday afternoon
next Summer, into that corner of this hall
where the collections of wild flowers from
the woods and fields are arranged, and ob-
serve the eager crowds who are admiring
thera. Let the display of roses, orchids
and lilies be ever so gorgeous, that corner
with its wild flowers will hold its own. In
the old-fashioned garden connected with
her State building at the Fair, Massachu-
setts rose to the full height of her oppor-
tunity. As W. R. Smith, of the Botanic
Garden at Washington, truly said, "It
was well conceived and elegantly carried
out."
Uorticnltnre not Adequately Provided for.
In considering the competitive dis-
plays in the different classes, the first
point to notice is the provision made for
this department. The buildings intended
for these exhibits should have been con-
structed with direct reference to their
future contents, but they were not. Had
this been done we should not have seen
rare, delicately reared tropical specimen
plants being chilled to death in the room
with hardy and half hardy plants. The
exhibitors on the wooded island were well
provided for during the continuance of
Spring weather. But when Summer heat
came, the loose, porous soil of which this
artificial land was constructed dried out
rapidly, and no adequate supply of water
being provided, the plants, especially the
herbaceous class, soon failed ; and this at
the time of the greatest attendance of visi-
tors. Nevertheless, this island was an at-
tractive soot, and through its influence
the use of hardy plants in gardening must
have received a great impetus throughout
the West. A few of the exhibits which
were of superlative merit were Pitcher c&
Manda's display of decorative plants ; the
cannas from Dreer, Vaughan, Pierson and
Craig ; the cacti from Blanc ; the rhodo-
dendrons from Moser and Waterer, the
latter including a most instructive collec-
tion of seedlings, and the fancy caladiums
from Rio Janeiro. In general, the irises
pssonies, campanulus, poppies, pansies,
azaleas and other outdoor displays on the
wooded island in the early months were
wonderfully fine. The opportunity given
to the seedsmen for competitive exhibits
of florists' flowers, including cyclamens,
cinerarias, primroses and calceolarias, was
improved to the fullest extent. It was
sharply criticised at the time, but proved
to be well worth all that it cost, for it
attracted many thousands of visitors to
the grounds before the fair proper was
opened, and the exhibits were of the high-
est merit. They clearly demonstrated the
marvellous results possible from close at-
tention to the improvement of specialties.
It is much to be regretted that of gladioli-
millions of which are now exported from
this country— the only exhibit of any ex-
tent was a foreign one ; and the tuberoses,
another important American product, were
scarcely seen.
The extensive display of American hor-
ticultural implements and of American
greenhouse construction, heating and ven-
tilation was most creditable, considering
the opportunities offered.
The System of .Tadgins.
The system of judging and awards
caused much dissatisfaction. The one-
.ludge plan is un-American in principle,
placing too much responsibility on one
man to become popular. The interests of
every competitor in an exhibition demand
that the chances of an unfair verdict shall
be minimized as much as possible. Against
a decision reached after due deliberation
by three experts, no protest can have any
weight. This question of judging is of
vital importance to every society ; for un-
less exhibitors are convinced that every
precaution has been taken to secure full
justice, they will stay away. The Colum-
ing more than its just recognition. While
we may regret that much more was not
accomplished, we should be grateful for
what was achieved, not forgetting that
mistakes are educators, and serve the pur-
pose of education as well as successes —
provided we recognize and honestly ac-
knowledge them as such — and that only
in the future can the full results of the
great exhibition be justly estimated.
10,000 TRANSPLANTED
PAIMSY PLANTS
Grown from International Seed,
per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $8.00.
W. H. CUNNINGHAM,
Florist, MAKTSVILi:,B, OHIO.
Obituary.
Chicago.— Almond Deal, for four years
bookkeeper to Thomas Corbrey, was
buried March 26. He was a faithful,
honest man and respected for his sterling
qualities. Ess.
Bloomfield, N. J.— Phlneas J. Ward,
who was for many years a florist in this
place, died on Wednesday, April 4, aged 75
years. He leaves a widow and two sons.
Edgewater, III.— Robert J. Purvis, a
promising young florist, died here on
March 39, at the age of 38 years. His fun-
eral took place Sunday afternoon, April 1.
His death resulted from a fall he received
while erecting a new store here, rupturing
one of his kidneys. Deceased was a judge
of the county circuit court and was highly
respected ; he was also a member of the
Chicago Florists' Club. His funeral was
attended by a large number of relatives
and acquaintances. He leaves a widow
and four children, the youngest only four
months old. His father, who is now 81
years of age, was one of the first market
gardeners in this vicinity, to which busi-
ness Mr. Purvis added the florist branch
in 1862.
Numerous floral pieces were sent as a
tribute to bis memory, one being from the
Chicago Florists' Club.
E. Pritchard, Astoria, L. I., showed us
this week two seedling carnations ; one a
salmon pink, the other a carmine purple.
Both were deeply fringed and nicely
scented, and the calyces elongated and
firm. The latter is faintly spotted with
white, but with further cultivation Mr.
Pritchard thinks he can breed these spots
out. He intends to propagate both.
PANSIES
Large strong plants from the iipen sround,
in bud and blooni,
$1 75 PER 1001 $15.00 PER 1000.
FEVERFEW.
Booted cuttings, Si .73 per 100.
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake View, Mass.
GIANT PANSIES, fine plants, budded.
striped Doubie-eye, mixed. $2.50
per iw: i^m.w per lOOO.
Worltl's Fail- i'aiiBics, mixed, same size, ifZ.OO
per 100; $15.00 per iOOO.
AMFKLOl'SIS VEITCHI I, lyear, strong, dor-
miint plants, $8.00 per 100.
VARIEGATE!) VINUA, (Perriwlnkle) extra
, . ._. $15.00 per 100.
IVIAItlE LOUISE VlOIiETS, strong clumpi
free from spot, $6.00 per 100.
ALOYSIA (Lemon Verbena) R. cuttings, J1.50alOO.
' Igplant3,$6,00al00.
ttings, $1.50 per 100.
Cash with order.
HUGO BOOK, Worcester,
WHCNV
it3,$6,00al00.
"' "0 per 100.
bargain.
Mass.
r-S EXCHANGI
SMALL CARDiS of ten lines or less are
a feature of AMERICAN GARDENING.
Xliey only cost 15 cents per line of ejglit
bian medals are not likely to be valued
highly by their recipients as they might
have been, had they been less freely
awarded, or had they been so varied in
design or value as to indicate degrees of
merit. A medal for a rare and skillfully
grown plant, or group of plants, loses
most of its significance as soon as it be-
comes known that it differs in no respect
from that given for a collection of wire
designs, or a wreath of dried mosses. True,
in the diplomas accompanying the medals,
points of excellence in exhibits are care-
fully noted ; but the diploma can never
take the place of the medal as an award
for which to strive. It is a question
whether it would not have been better if
the time-honored plan of gold, silver and
bronze medals, to indicate degrees of su-
periority, had been adopted.
Lessons and AcliierementB.
In conclusion, it is pertinent to in-
quire whether that branch of American
horticulture which has been considered is
to-day any further advanced than it would
have been had this great fair not taken
place; and also whether we have taken
full advantage of this grand opportunity
to present our art in its proper light before
millions of visitors. Horticulture's grand
possibilities never recovered from the un-
seemly wrangle and delay at the start, and
many of the unfortunate features to which
attention has been called were directly
traceable to this fact. It is gratifying to
note the long step forward made by orna-
mental horticulture in the independent
position secured for it as a separate depart-
ment. In this it sought and obtained noth-
HORTICULTURIST'S RULE ROOK.
SECOND EDITION.
BY PROF". L. H. BAILEY.
This work retains all the good points of
the original edition, and adds many new
recipes, formulas, and tacts, although it has
been condensed into a somewhat smaller
space. Every insecticide and fungicide
which has gained prominence in the coun-
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all the leading diseases and insects of fruits,
vegetables and flowers. In this direction
the book is an epitome of all recent experi-
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Laws Relating to Measures and Weights of
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Vegetables, Postage Rates, Methods of Col-
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Making of Perfumery, Printing Leaves and
Flowers, Analysis of Leading Fertilizing
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of immediate interest to everyone who lives
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Address all orders to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
50,000
PANSIES. DAISIES.
The Jennings Strain of Panaies now ready,
fine stocky plants in bloom and bud, $2.lO per WO.
Medium size plants will bloom iu May, J5.00 per
1000 by ex. ; 60 cts. per 100 by mail ; they are all large
dowering, beautiful colors and sure to please.
Yellow and White Pansy Plants, medium size,
$6.00 per lOUO.
Pansy Seed. Pure White, $1.00 per pkt. 2,600
seeds. Large Yellow, Black Eye, $1.00 per pht.,
2,500 seeds.
Snowflake Daisies fine plants. $2.00 per 100.
Fine Oerman Strain of Large Double Daisies,
White and Pink, $2.0iJ per 100; many of the flowers
are double the size of Snowflake. Cash with order.
E. B. JENPilNeS,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. 254. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
ROSHS.
The Knses and other plants offered are stronj^
plants from 34 in. pots, ready to shift to 34 or 4.
100 1000
Soiipert, inbudandflower. .$3 50 $30 00
Meteor 3 50 30 00
Marie truillot 3 50 30 00
Safraiio 3 5° 30 00
Bridesmaid 4 00 40 00
DOUBLE ITY LEAF GEK-
ANIUMS, 3 vars .... 3 00 30 00
GERANIDMS, double scarlet 3 00 25 00
DOUBLE P15TTJNIAS, 5 vars. 3 00 30 00
IMPATIENS SULTANA . . 3 00 30 00
COLEUS, the best vars ... 2 00 20 00
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
CHARTER'S SUPERB STRAIN OF
DOVBLB HOi:.I.'yiIOCKS
Two year old bloomlnR plants. White, pint. Kto
Scarlet, Salmon and Yellow $5 00
Vei-beitas, Michell'H special strain, Burpaasea
fSuee", Wm. Bedman, 3 inch. 2 50
n, -.caiiileus 3 W)
line. Giant of Catifornia 2 00
I Peas, Blanclie Ferry and Mme. Sankey
Castor Ben'n Plant, Queen of CamboBea... 3 C
Manettia Bicolor *i
ROOXED CUTTINGS,
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Chrysautliemiiins, 30 choice vars 1 C
Aibillen, The Pearl ,-■ If
Double Pe
Dwarf SCO
Afferatuin,
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Petnnia," Giant'of California, from seed boxes I 00
Karlv El'furt Cauliflower 50
Ousli with Order, plentte.
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WHCH WnrriHG mention the FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
378
The T^topfTST's T^"5roTTATvroE.
Decisions of General Appraisers.
Lychnis.— Before the U. S. General Ap-
praisers at New York, February 13, 1894, in
the matter of the protests of A. L. Causse.
Opinion by Lnnt, General Appraiser.
We find—
(1) That Mr. A. L. Causse imported into
the port of New York, March 81 and Aug-
ust 24, 1893, certain plants, which were as-
sessed for duty at 20 per cent, ad valorem
under paragraph 283, and which are claimed
to be exempt from duty under paraerapli
666, N. T.
(3) That said plants are known ap
lychnis, and are hardy plants not chiefly
used for forcing under glass for cut flowers
and decorative purposes.
The protest is overruled.
Iris hispanica— Before the U. S. General
Appraisers at New York, February 12,
1894, in the matter of the protest of Joho
Lewis Childs.
Ocinion by Lunt, General Appraiser.
(1) The merchandise covered by this pro-
test was imported at New York, September
5, 1893, by .Mr. J. L. Childs. Duty was as
sessed thereon at 20 per cent, ad valorem
under paragraph 282, N. T., and free entry
is claimed under paragraph 699 as bulbs
and bulbous roots not edible.
(3) That said merchandise consists of
non-edible bulbs or bulbous roots of the
Iris hispanica or Spanish iris, referred to
in G. A. 2118.
The protest is sustained.
Anemone fulgens. —Before the U. S.
General Appraisers at New York, February
12, 1894, in the matter of the protest of C.
A. Haynes & Co.
Opinion by Lunt, General Appraiser.
We find-
(1) That Messrs. C. A, Haynes & Co., im-
ported into the port of New York, August
21, 1893, certain merchandise assessed for
duty at 20 per cent, ad valorem under
paragraph 282, N. T., and claimed to be tree
under paragraph 560 as bulbs or bulbous
roots.
(2) That the same consist of plants known
as Anemone fulgens, and they are not
bulbs or bulbous roots and are not drugs.
Upon this finding the protest is over-
ruled.
Aconitum autumnale.- Before the U.
S. General Appraisers at New York, Feb-
ruary 12, 1894, in tbe matter of the protest
of F. B. Vandegritt & Co.
Opinion by Lunt, General Appraiser.
(1) We find that Messrs. F. B. Vande-
grift & Co., imported into the port of New
York, October 16, 1893, certain plants, upon
which duty was assessed at 20 per cent, ad
valorem under paragraph 283, N. T., and
which was claimed to be free under para-
graphs 560, 666, or 699 N. T.
(2) That said plants are invoiced as
Aconitum autumnale and Anthericum
Liliastrnm, and are hardy herbaceous
plants, not bulbs or bulbous roots, and are
commonly known as nursery stock.
(3) That the same are not drugs, and are
not plants chiefly used for forcing under
glass for cut flowers or decorative pur-
poses.
The protest is overruled.
Water in Soils.
It has been demonstrated that 100 pounds
of sand will absorb 25 pounds of water ;
100 pounds of loam, 40 pounds ; 100 pounds
clay loam, 50 pounds; 100 pounds of clay,
70 pounds. This explains why some soils
always appear drier than others, and why
after a shower some soils become like a
thick paste, whileothersareonly compara-
tively damp. — Ex.
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Rose's Perfected Insecticide at
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One pound sufficient for 8 gallons of water.
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Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
SNOW RUSTIC^
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And Free Your Trees from Insects.
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a picture.
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Our setAC. consisting of 54 sub-
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shown 31^x233' inches- in size,
substantially bound. Will be
furnished during this mouth
for only-
Sen (1 for it.
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Send for cataloRue, enclosing- tour cents In stamps.
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STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a supprior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^WS & CO.,
•"ORTH CANIBRIDCE, MASS
amrwwBmwGMENTlOW THE FLORIST'S EXCH«MGE
The Champion
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The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
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Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench Tile "
or Slate Tops.
SBND 4C. POSTAGE FOR II^LUSXRAXED CAXAI.OGUE.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
■RT I-OJ2s£eST RKxes.
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GLASS
BECEtVBD
ATIi
BEST
AWARDS
EAST
FOUK
TEARS.
Opens sash
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at far end.
Tlie only machine in competition receiving a
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Catalogues Free.
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DO YOU WANT SOME?
HENBY DECKER, FLORIST,
Greenhouses, 220, 382, and 824 Centre St.
Orange, N. J., March 29, 1894.
Mr. B. Hammond:
Dear Sir— I would like you to send me 60 gal-
lons of white paint to paint dwelling inside and
out. The paint you sent me last year stands
better on greenhouses than any I have eve"
used before. Respectfully,
H. Decker.
Another Florist's Word.
If I had $600.00 to lay out for paint it would
go for Hammond's Cottage Colors.
H. M. Bradley, Derby, Conn.
I£ you use paint or putty, we make
paint for all purposes. Putty hard and
soft. Delivered at your R.B,. station any-
where in America.
BITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'i
VALVES
Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cocks, Fit-
lings, Etc. for Steam and Hot Water;
Bubber Ho*e, Pumps and Well Points.
PIPE
■V^OS/C. TS:. ISI-A.-^", -42 JDsy St., IToT^c^ "Z-orls:.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Ijo^est Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
Out our Figures before buying Olaae. - - HeHmatee Freely tUven.
GLASSl
p, o. J50X iiyo.
FOUNDED 1S5U.
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65 ■Warren Street & 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from etti and 9tli Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS C
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc.
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited.
FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N.Y,
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
prompt attention. A good strong pot.
I ANY NUMBER.
8 inch pots, per 100, f 5.00
Lawn Vases.
17x17 $1.00 each.
20x20 150 "
Cylinders Tor Cat Flowers.
!)x5 incb, per dozen, $1.00
HILFINGBR BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST BOLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
lU Inch pots
per
1000 $3.00
3.25
350
2H "
5.00
3« ;;
5
6
7
7.25
D.OO
" 13.80
'• -22.00
" 35.00
The Clipper!
Sash Bar
7; S- ' , :.-j\)Putt
/• •' r^ \. I squired
quired,
jsolutely
ind proof.
I ist long-
costless,
3k better
an the old
;h io n e d
of. Pro-
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. Itwillbetoyour
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
713, 716, 717, 719, Wharton Street,
PHILIDELFHU, PA.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,
... . ...rL.^..e.re (Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N.Y.
WAREHOUSES { Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
^'%%/%^^%%'1
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KEEP your eye ou the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
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Grcen House
its every
le are us-
) \ ■ . 1 i.em. Cor-
5 I \ ^AFT LR 50ndence
3j{. ^ 'i .licited.
IP "NO Putty l^^.^'^f;:
^[_Vi ^ REQUIRED. ' ^aLTet
"^ !. ^ ■ ' - !„r other
material in Clear Cypress.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
ROY/IL
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
THE RIGHT KIND OF BOILER
For a Greenhouse.
380
The F"i.orist's Exchange.
Cut ' Flower . Commission • Dealers.
, J. K. A 1,1. EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
I06 W. 24th St., Hew York.
Orders 1} J mall or telegraph promptly attended
> to. lelepboneCaUilOOSlStliSt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WIIOL[SU[ FLORIST,
940 Broadway^ New Tork,
.... EstabUshed 1887. . .
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
la West 37th Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
, 912 ISth ST.
%:&:S?.i/^m!:m>:0^. •CS5*-»S>««>SSS<K0iO«>-SH«>S
^ BURNS & RAYNOR,
i Wholesale Florists
I 49 WEST 28tli STREET,
« NEW YORK.
g We lead in American Beauty, |
% Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29th St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gommission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., KcTT Tork.
'■'elephone Call, 1307 38th St.
All kinds or Roses, Violets and Carnations a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wt^olesale florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^'^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
My specialty at present is IJVHITE t,IL,AC ; just the
thing for wedding decorations.
RoaES — American Beauty
Bennett, Ousin
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. 0. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gentler
Perle, Niphetos, Hoste
Souv. de Wootton .
Ulrich Brunner...
Watteville
Adiantums
aspabagtis
bouvabdia
Calias
New Yobk Boston
April 5, 1894 April 4, 1894.
Scott, Albertini.
Storm KinR
Ophelia, Sweetbrier....
McGowan, Michigan...
Other fancy sorts.
DAFFODIliS
Daisies
Feeesia
Heuotkope
Htaoinths
T.TT.TTTW HABBIBH
Lilt of the Vallbt
Miononettb
Naboibsus
$3.00 tof2E.0U
l.Ol) to 1.00
l.OU to 2.00
1.00 to 6,00
1.00 to 6.0U
3.110 to 8.00
2.00 to 4.00
2.00 to e.oo
2.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 5.00
1.00 to 3.00
1.00
1.00 to 2 00
6.00 to 40.00
2.00 to 6.00
.50 to 1 00
20.00 to 60.00
.60 to .71
2.00 to 4 01
to 4.01
1.00 to 3.01
3.00 to 6.00
.... to
... to
1.00 to 3.00
1. 00 to 1.60
.60 to 1.00
1.00 to 3-00
.60 to
....to .60
1.00 to
2 00 to 4.00
1.00 to 3.
1.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 3.00
.25 to
6.00 to 12.00
2 00 to 3.00
.26 to
.... to
i.OO to 6.00
4.00 to
6.00 to 12.00
4.00 to 8.00
3.1.0 to
4 00 to
4.00 lo 8.00
3.00 to 4.00
3.00 to
3.00 to 6.00
12.00 to 26.00
3.00 to 5.00
to 1.00
.TO. 00 to 76.00
1.00 1
to
1 10.00
1.60 to 2.00
2.00 to 2.00
1.60 to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
.■•■to ....
1.00 to 1.60
1.00 to 1.60
2.00 to 3.00
6.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 4.10
2.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 3.0C
to 1.00
10. 00 to 12.00
2.00 to 3.00
.76 to 1.00
PHILADELPHIA CBIOAaO ST. LOHIS
April 4, 1894. April 2, 1891. April 2, 1894.
6 00 to 6.00
to 6.00
to 12.00
6.00 to 8.0u
6.00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
I to 6.1
to
.00
20.00 to 36.00
to 4.00
to 1.00
to 60.00
to 1.60
8.00 to 10.00
spec)5.00-6.
.... to
.... to 3.00
to 2.00
2.00 to 2.50
1.00 to 2.U0
2 00 to 4.00
to .50
1.00 to 2 00
to l.Ou
2.00 to 3.00
6.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 1.00
I.OO to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
to
12.00 to 20.00i
$10.00to$20.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
4.00 to 6.00
6 00 to 6.00
10 00 to 12 00
6.00 to 8.00
4.0U to 5.00
to 6.00
5.00 to
2.00 to 3.00
3.00 to
3.00 to 4.00
2 50 to 3 00
1.00 to 1.60
2.00 to 3.00
.60 to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to 2.00
fi 00 to 8.00
I.OO to 3.00
.... to ....
2.00 to 3 00
to .60
10.00 to 16.00
to 3.00
4.00 to 6.00
8.00 to 10.00
4.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 8 00
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 8.00
to 3.00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 4.00
16.00 to 25.00
6.00 to 10.00
... to 1.00
26.00 to 40.00
.... to 2.00
8.00 to 10.00
.... to ....
1 00 to 2.00
1.00 to 3.00
.76 to 1 00
1.00 to 3.00
to
60
to 2.00
.... to 1.00
1.00 to 2.00
.... to 6.00
to 3.00
.... to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
... to 1.00
10,00 to 16.00
1 00 to 6.00
.25 to l.GO
Prices for Boston and Philadelphia are Easter prices.
Prices quoted above are giyen only after careful inquiries from various sources and
■..*S°'?r¥?'.,.*''^y »'"'' ,»" th"t can be expected from a
I the country.
FOB OTBJER COMMISSION BlJA^rHMS SX:X: NEXl I-jLOM.
"XTfJI 1 1 T7M • J i/Vholesale and Commission Dealer in
Wholesale llorist, Fresh Cut Flowers
47 West 24th St., NEW YORK.
GEORGE MULI^EN,
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State Hoase,
Telepbone 316. Boston, Mass.
ED'WARD C. HORAK,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29fh St, New York.
The Bride^ Mermet and American
Beanty» Specialties*
Geo. a. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART,
CUT FLOWERS anH FLOW MLISS
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, Itl.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, ■
packed and shipped on time,
make no mistake if they place their orders I
I with I
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beacon St., Boston, Mas*.
■yyn MAKH a specialty of shipping
choice Rosen And nt.h«r Plnwom ,>aTiifiinv
KENNICOTT BROS. COWPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPEOIALTr.
Cut . FloubP . Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS]
No. 1 7 West 28th Street,
Set. Eth At«. ail Enadwij, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
J752«^ES PURDV,
Wholesale and CommiBBion Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
W. F, SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
32 West aoth Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Y\m%
53 WEST SOth ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Whalesale • JRlorist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. I
FRED. EHRET,
U/lpolesal^ (^ut Flower D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEAOQUAmRS FOR CAmMS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ruE f'LORisT's Exchang:b.
381
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
IBRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
i MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSIICHLIUSAL AUCII01IIXB3.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor 10 ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,]
1122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS. |
Chrysanthemums.
In theherbaceous border nothing length-
ens the season of bloom so much as the
pompon varieties of chrysanthemums.
They all are hardy and they will perfect
their Howers out of doors. The Japanese
varieties unless disbudded and attended to,
will not give satisfaction ; while the pom-
pon takes care of itself so to speak. 1 here
is not enough attention paid to these little
gems, but I am pleased to find there is
more call for them this year than ever be-
fore. I think it is only a matter of time
when they will be in great demand.
There is yet plenty of time to propagate
these hardy varieties, and by planting in
May you can have a nice assortment of
bloom from September till the severe frost
cuts them down.
I here give a list of varieties that can
stand the frost well and come up every
year:
White— Clara, Mrs. Cnllingford, Mme.
Folwart, Miss Phyllis Broughton, White
Lady and White St. Crousse.
Yellow — Flora, L'Ami Couderchet,
Orange Beauty and Percy's Feedling.
Ceimsok— Brilliant, Crimson Perfection.
Pink — Early Blush, Frederick Peel,
Jacintha, Mignon, Mme. D. M. E. Piccole
and Mile. Elise Dordan.
Bkokze— Maud Pitcher.
Japanese varieties that are hardy and
will give good satisfaction whether left to
themselves or not are : Jules Lagravere,
Mme. Desgranges, Purple King and Oc-
tober Beauty.
All the early varieties that we use for
grpwing inside will do very well for out-
side planting, and it is no trouble to set
out a few every year. More attention
should be paid to planting out beds of
these by all growers of small plants, so
that the public can have an opportunity of
seeing for themselves what varieties they
would like to grow. I find that a great
many Japanese varieties left outside dur-
ing Winter have this Spring succumbed to
the severe frost. A. D. Rose.
With the rush of Spring work In push-
ing forward bedding plants, florists are too
apt to neglect their roses and carnations
growing for cut flowers. Now is the time,
more than ever, that " eternal vigilance is
the price of success" with the above. You
are more liable now than ever to get a full
dose of mildew in consequence of neglect
to close in after a day's full ventilation,
which is all important just now.
Then, too, many florists become careless
about their plants, thinking that as Win-
ter is over and prices are down, they will
let their roses flght their own battle as
best they can against the combined attacks
of mildew, greenfly and red spider, and
not infrequently neglect to put in a broken
pane of glass, as Winter is over anyway,
and the houses need ventilation. Nothing
could be more unwise. Clean off all de-
cayed leaves and rubbish and treat your
plants to a good soaking of liquid manure
every week, and yon will be rewarded with
larger and flner buds. We believe high
feeding to be necessary as the warm
weather advances, and the buds are in-
clined to become beautifully less.
For those who may intend to grow their
plants on another year it will be necessary
to add about two inches more soil as a top
dressing, as the older plants will require
more depth of soil, and It would help
greatly to mix with this dressing some
pure bone meal as an enricher of the soil.
Carnations may also have a light top-
dressing of soil and finely pulverized sheep
manure if obtainable. If such material is
not available, thoroughly rotted cow ma-
nure will answer to very good purpose.
Continue to hustle your potted plants ;
give them plenty of room if nice, stocky
plants are wanted. Staple articles, like
geraniums, heliotrope, fuchsias and ver-
benas, always sell, but to have a complete
assortment one would do well to propagate
his stock alphabetically from A to Z.
As plants of all kinds of stock will now
be growing rapidly, some care will be re-
quired In locating each family in quarters
adapted to their varied wants. The hard-
ier kinds may now go out in frames, there-
SURPLUS STOCK may be sold at good by giving room inside for the tender ones.
prices through a card in ASIERICAN It will be advisable to overhaul the stock
GAUDESXSG. It will only cost 15 cents jj, palm and ornamental foliaged plant
„., !.•„. „f «)„>,* .„.™i. houses. Look out for scale and mealy
bug. If your palms have been sponged
weekly and well sprayed daily they will be
growing nicely, but the careful, thrifty
florist win never allow them to become
brown and scaly and an eyesore.
In southern latitudes, dahlias, cannas,
tuberoses, and, in fact, all bulbous stock,
should be planted oat^ if not already done,
and in the extreme south all bedding
stock, even of the tender kinds, should
now be set. D. Hokaker.
Pittsburg.
Slarket NoteB.
The past week's trade was very sat-
isfactory, much better than was expected
after Easter ; but the bulk of it was fun-
eral work. The funeral of one of our
prominent citizens, a " Right Eminent
Grand Commander of the Knights Tem-
plar," was the most imposing ever seen in
the city, and the floral tributes were many
and beautiful ; they consisted of such de
signs as Maltese crosses, Egyptian pyra-
mid. Masonic aprons, several crosses six
feet high, broken wreaths, a large panel,
the foundation of which was of galax
leaves, in the center was an apron of yel-
low roses outlined with paper white nar-
cissus ; on the lap of the apron were the
words, "Thirty-third degree," in purple.
On the top of the easel was a large bunch
of lilies tied with yellow ribbon, the whole
resting on an easel of smilax, and was one
of the handsomest pieces. Scales of life,
aprons of scarlet carnations, broken trian-
gle and numerous other flowers were used.
The weather has been anything but de-
sirable for plant trade. Wintry weather
again set in Monday after Easter with a
severe snow storm ; temperature at 13 de-
grees above zero, killing a good deal of
out door plants.
Chas. Lockhaet, a wealthy citizen, pre-
sented a check for $1,000 to the director of
public works, to be used in purchasing
plants for the Schenley Park conserva-
tories. The wealthy people of our city are
not slow about donations for the conserva-
tories, and the place is as well stocked as if
it was established so many years instead of
months. A great admirer of cactaceous
plants has promised a handsome donation
to build an addition for this interesting
family of plants, which will be quite an
attraction.
Passing through the markets a few days
ago, I observed a nice magnolia plant in a
large pot with several blooms on it. Such
a plant being a scarcity on the florists'
stands In our town, I was desirous of
knowing the variety, and noticing a label
in the pot pulled it out and read in large
letters, "MacNollia."
Clnb Matters.
The regular meeting of the Florists'
Club held Tuesday, March 27, in Maginn's
hall, was unusually well attended and a
great deal of interest was manifested in
the proceedings. Vice-president J. Semple
called the meeting to order. The main
business was the consideration of holding
a chrysanthemum .show this Fall and to
ascertain what support the members
would promise toward making it a success
if one were held. All members admit that
flower shows benefit the trade, but a
few are not too willing to lend their aid in
arranging one. Most of the prominent
growers would like to see a show held and
would do their utmost towards making it
successful, but do not feel like going ahead
without receiving somesupportfrom every
member. AJter the matter was discussed
for over an hour on motion of a member it
was decided to have the president appoint
a committee to see the store men and
growers and find out what financial assist-
ance would be promised, also to prepare a
premium list which is to be submitted to
the Club at the next meeting. The follow-
ing committee was appointed : T. F.
E. G. HILL & CO.,
^♦n
♦Wholesale Florists,*
♦ ♦
X RICHMOND. INDIANA. ♦
?♦»»>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect,
^S-Est jmates furnished on application for land
development and improvetQent in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Bxchanob.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
5000
Beckert, F. Bnrki. A. W. Smith, A. W,
Bennett and E. C. Reineman. An essay on
" Chrysanthemums for "
poses," was read by
Asparagus
Plumosus Nanus.
Asparagus
Comoriensi s.
We are now booking orders for these mos
useful greens— the best paying stock in cultl
vation to-day. Plants offered will make fine
strings by next Fall.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
PALMS and other stock as per ad. of
March 17.
I. X. L
SMlhAX
None better can be had than
that which
THE SMILAX KING,
Sends out.
HE PAYS THE EXPRESS.
Don't wait until you need it.
Send for a sample now to see
what it looks like and you
will use no other.
Exhibition Pur
W. Bennett and
was well received, with a vote of thanks.
The next meeting of the Club will take
place Tuesday, April 10, in Maginn's hall.
^WALDEN, N. Y.
E. C. Reineman. I when writing mentic
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
ANB FLORIST SUPPLIES.
"Wire work a specialty.
per line of eiglit -words.
San Francisco.
The majority of the Bermuda lilies grown
for Easter in this locality were somewhat
too previous; rapid growth of those planted
early having been caused by a spell of
warm weather. Others set out later mis-
sed it, and caused a stringency in the lily
market. The retail price was a dollar each
for fine plants. Calla blooms sold at fifty
cents per dozen.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.0O. M. a. HXJNT, Xerre Haute, tad.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT SXumeS, S to m feet lo«g so cents eacb.
In I.arge or SmaU Qiiantitles all the year ronnd.
J n-OBIST'S EXCH«KGr
382
The Klorist's Exchanoe.
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE ar.d WHOLE-
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
application, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Best in the Market, per
lb. $1.00; (0 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream. 65 cents-
10 reams for |6.00. r r , ,
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in tbe market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
IUCDDMIUU Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
nLlI tlllllinnr ""P"'"*^'" ^"'^ Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & CO.,
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK.
1894
WHOLESALE
BULBS AND PLANTS
SX strong dormant plants, from
4 and 41^ inch pots, now ready.
$8.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000.
P. WIEBE, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Do you Grow or Sell Dahlias?
If so yim want tlie best.
NYMPHM is "THE QUEEN."
Send fur Illustrated fiiule List.
W. p. PEACOCK, Atco, N.J,
Mrs. Pollock Geraniums $S 00 mid S8 00
KuKsiau Violets 2 00
Ui-acama in.livisa, Utul.iiucb ! 8 00
Coleus, i-doted cuLtiDtjs Ou
Geraniums •• i 5u
Begonia semperflorens 2 00
Miscellaneous cuttings 1 00
^~ Write for prices on what you want.
W. W. Greene & Son, Wateriown, N. Y.
Are open lo close contracts
nd large quantities. Price List now ready.
SURPLUS
Rocky Mountain Cherries
Kiuit Trees, Small Frni
jilvev Min)les, 1000 each C
5000 JAPAN WINEBKRHIES, 10,000
Trifoliate Orange. 5000 Matrimony
iinlil"' ""*"' J'l»"'Knns Longipes, 100,'-
000 Conover's Colossal Asparagus Roots,
. Downing and Bicks' Mulberries, Knt
t Plants, Carolina and Lombardy Pop-
losby and Klbertina Peach. Junebu,Js.
SKNI) FOR CATALOGUE. WRITE FOIl SPECIAL PRICES.
S POMONA NURSERIES. Wm. Parry. Parry. N.J,
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
GIANT REMONTANT CARNATIONS.
Souv. de la Malmaison. Color, form and
size like tlie rose Uearii^g same Dame, exceed-
iugly Iragraat; sometliiug every live florist
ought to have. Plants ready May 1. $2.00
per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Another variety, Same Type, in dark red
well established ho ne-yrown \oung phmts
ready now. $2.00 perdoz.; $12,00 per 100.
NEW CRIMSON CARNATION, SAMBO.
This variety which is a sport from Century
originated at my nursery 5 years ago, it has the
same robust growth as the mother plant, and
bears its dark crimson flowers, which are exceed-
ingly Irayranr, in great abundance; it has
proven itself without any exc ption the best
carnation for pot culture. 1 venture to say
this Viiriery will be the standard crimson var-
iety ot thejuture. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000.
KTew Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, large
ins troin open ground, $1.00 per doz.
Carnations, leading -varieties, rooted cut-
tings, price on application.
New golden leaved Lobelia, Goldelse.
= 'S a decided acquisition to the list of these
te plants.J)^ inch pots, 75 ots. per doz.;
pli
Thisi
Anthericum picturatum, 3
-.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
»-, 7. — " umbellatus, 3 in(
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 ; larg
"1.00 per doz.
plants,
i.OO per 100."
Clematis Jaokmanii, best purple.
Clematis Henrii, best white.
Plants in 3 inch pots, ready alter May 1.
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100
Other varieties of Clematis, price on appli-
Clematis flammula, * inch pots, $1,50
per doz.
BLUB DAISY, Agathjea Celestina.
This plant is equally as good for pot culture
as to begrownon benohe3,and Blooms as fieely
as our well known White Daisy or Marguerite
The flowers are of very pleasing sky blue color,
the size of a silver h'alf -dollar, they are of good
substance and have excellent keepiuu- quali-
ties ; It will prove a good aquisition to our cut
lliiwer list. Orders for this plant are booked
now and will be tilled strietlv in rotation,
$2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Well
rooted cuttings, $75.00 per 1000.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS
Alyssum, new double giant
AcMllea, The Pearl, fn
AlternantheraSj i va
Coleus, Golden Uedde
Cupheea platycenira,
" Japonica striata.
M'&vevtew, 3 varieties.
IFuchsia, Snow Queen, free, fl. early
Glechomaj hederauea,
Geramums. single and double,
Mme. Salieroi.
Mount of SnoH'.
Othonua Crassifolia.
Impatiens tiultanii.
Iberis st-rajiervirens. liardy Ca
Lobelia Emperor William.
Crystal Palace.
Mesembryauthemum, cordif
MoonfloTrer.
Oxalis, tioiibunda nnd rosea.
Petunia, ailia plena.
Plumbago, capeusisand alba.
Rose, Cluthilde tjoupert.
fine assortment
GERANIUMS.
5,000 strong stocky Plants, 3 inch pots
al>uut to bloom. !i|t3.U0 i)er
hundred.
D. HAMMOND MISH,
LEBANON, - - - - PA
ROOTED CUTTINGS'
Coleus-G. Dedder, Ver.^ohaffeltii,''^' ™ ^™
and l.i other beddera of merit, . , , SO To S6 CO
Geraniums— Twenty selected var-
ieties to name 100 10 00
Ageratum— Tapis Bleu 75
Carnations— A few thousand good
L. McGowan at 10 00
CASK Ott c. 0. n.
W. P. BRINTON, . Christiana, Pa
IPOMEA PANDUBATA, largest stock in
this country, per 100, $2.50 ; per 1000, $18.00.
HARDY PHLOX, pot grown, $4.00 per 100.
JAMES FHOST, Creenville, Ohio.
VNEW WR'T'IVG Mew^iQW Twp gtOPlST't, EXCHANGE
H.BAYERSDORFER&CO.
56 No. 4tli St., Phila., Pa.
Importers, Dealer* and Manufaolurors of
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Immortelles, Grasses, Cape Flowers,
Milkweed Balls, Moss Wreaths,
Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, etc.
Artificial Leaves, Artificial Flowers,
Wax Flowers, such as Roses, Lilies,
Carnations, etc.
Metallic Wreaths, Crosses, Stars, Pil-
lows, Lyres, Harps and Anchors.
We manufacture any Metallic Design
desired.
Neponset Flower Pots
ARE SOLO AS FOLLOWS :
Terms-
Net casli with
order.
If ordered ship-
ped by freight, add 60 cei
ts cartage
Siz
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... 160
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Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.
Por furtlierdetail, see previous special adver-
AUGUST RJILKER Ji SONS, M'f'rs Igents,
136 West 24th Street,
P. 0. station E, NBiW YORK.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
Helianthua (Cal. Dahlia) strong plnnts, i^l 00 per do
TriLuraa Uvaria. sinniK piunts Liu "
Liirfje Double Ros tte Pfeonles, etront,'
Iilia3(goodkiuds).,
dozen fine White Ash Trees. 12 tu 15 ft ,if4i
Horse chestnuts. 8 to 12 f i ., !?4 80 per doz.
GEO. L. MAHONKY, Saco, Ma
ADIflNTUM CUNEATUM.
30,000 Adiantuin Cnneatum, from 2'/, in
IJOts, 84.00 iier 100.
30,000 Ailiaiitum Cuneatnm, extra fine
plants, 4 in. pots, *8.00 per 100.
10,000 Assorted Ferns, best varieties for flor-
ists use, 214, 3, 31^ ill, pots, S4,00, $5.00, $7.00
1,500 linglish Ivies, 3% in. pots, $5.C0 per 100.
1,500 Vinca Var., 3J^ in. pota, $5.00 per 100.
10,000 Ampelopsis Veitcliii, line stock 3 ft.
3!^, 3)^, 4 111. pots, $3.00. $5,00, $8,110 per lOO'
500 Ophiopogon Jaburau Var., 3U in. pots
Sl.5.00 per lOii. , /^ 1 .
10,000 Uraoajna Iiid' ' '
S.i.UOand $8,110 per llli
5,000 Hoiievsuckles,
iM. m in "pois, $S.H1
1,000 Clematis I'lui iciilala, srjciiig Plants
three year.- old. §15 (in per Kio.
50,000 Coleus, 4U leadinu I'.iis., Ji .; in. ^3 00 per
100, %m per lOUll; 3!4 in. ,S5 i II per loll, SJllper lOOO.
Marguerite Uainies, in Imd and flower,
pots. 58.1KI, per luo.
Salvia splendens, 2}^ in. pts. $3.00 per 100;
1.. S.i.OO per luo.
and 4 in. pots,
1 host varieties.
Plants in this List in Z\4 inch pots
ready now. 50 ots. per doz.; $3.50 per "
TERIHS CASH -WITH ORDER.
ADDRESS LETTERS:
1 1th and Jefferson Sts., - Phila, Pa.
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Flushing Ji .stcinway Aves., ASTOKl.l, L.I.
WHEN WHITING MtNOO»THEFlS>RISTSj.A^H«iVGEr
FINE HARDY STOCK.,
NOW READY.
noz. 100
Lychnis, diurna rosea S0.75 S4.00
grandiflora gigantea 75 4.00
" chalcedonica 75
Saponaria ocyraoides 60 3.00
CEnothera fruticosa major 75
Trillium grandiflorum 40 1.75
*■ erectum 50 3.00
" " album 50 2.00
stylosum 75 4 00
sessile Californicum 1.00
Lilinmcanadense, per 1000, S35.II0... .75 4.00
Diauthusbarbatus, double white... .00 3.00
nigricnns 60 3.11O
" " marginatus double .00 3.00
" oculatus BO ;i.00
superbus 60 3.00
atrocnccineus 60 3.00
Cypripedium parvifloriim 80 6.00
spectabile 2.00 8.00
" extra clumps. 3,00 15.00
Lygodium palmatiun 100 .5.00
Aquilegia ehrysaiuha 75 4.00
caiiadensU 60 3.00
Agrostemma Flos Jovis 00 3.00
coronaiia .60 3.00
Verb.asoum chaxi 1.00
Mllla biflora 30 1.25
F. H. HORSFORD, Charlotte, Vt.
«/H.;W WRITIWC ygWTIO^ fHE Ft-QOmr'S EXCHAIMCE
Special ^5!L*lJ!l® ^^^^^'
50,000 New Vellow Coleus, Go'den Crown, the most
liuiUy, tdrengest growing, hiehest colored yel ow
toaate,2S4 ruse pots, well Brown HOO per 100: j!3:j.ll)
uer 1000: 250 at tCoO rates ihroiiEhuut. 10.000 in 13
ntliei slaildard sorts: IllaiUs, $1.51); rooted. 70 els. per
100. 10.1100 Snow Crest IJaisies, *3.00 per 100, .SjS.IIO Msr
1000. 3U.IKI0 .Mammoth Verbeiiils, progressive tvpe.
n .00 be ler. 5,000 of ilieiu Clmiaxers. the Peer'less
crimson tedder. 10.000 Seedlines from our .X.X. and
X.MX. pr gresslve seed, will give lliemost siOendid
new binds, all perfeclly clean and healthv, 3 incli,
tlnein bud, $2..50; tlat-, $1.50; s- edlinL's same rate,. i:20.00
and $12.00 per 1000. WMOvar. VIncas, 3iiicli,$3.C0: tiats,
$1.50 rooted $1.00 per 100. 5.000 Giani Scabiosa tiiiow-
bjll, W.. 50 per 100: seed trade oackel, 25 cis. 10.000
Glb-on's Sweel-scenled Pansies. tiats $1.00, frame,
$2.00 per 100. eeeo reduced one-balf, W oz.. .tO cts.;
3.4 oz.. $1.00, M oz., $1.60. 5.000 Golden Keallier. and C.
GymnocarpasoedlinB, per 100. $1.00. 5,000 Gem Fever-
lew. 5.000 Golden .\lariiuerlle. 5.000 Dwl. l.nbelia,
small plant-, tiats $1.50 roi teO.TSeis. oerlOO. Uoiible
Petunia. Dreer's new '33 set nd 1 lie Queen, the best
all round, double white, rooted, named lahelerl, $2.00
per 100. Mexican Pjimrose. Iliree lilnits. nimed,
rooted, $1.00 per 100. 5,000 'I'orenia Foui-ni, n, from
seed pan, 50 cis.: tiats. $1.00 per 100. 30,000 Eulalla
Zebrinaand Japonica, pott iiigsze, $2,60 p-r 1(X); large
clumps, $10.00 per lOO. wall eve.y $5.00 order we
will put in tree six new Giant Verbena Veruna and
one Golden Strand Coleus.doubllni; for every $10,00
order, and one Dark Primro.se Pitt. Double Petunia
orScabiosa. Price List FREE. Address. Cash with
order please.
J. C.Gibson, Woodbury, N.J.
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A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. No
NEW YORK, APRIL 14, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
ORCHIDS
Stove, Greenhouse and Hardy
PLANTS
Vegetable and Flower
SEEDS AND BULBS
HIGHEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES.
corr.espo?;dei«c£ soi^icixed.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
A FEW THINGS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYING AT THIS TIME:
HOLLYHOCK KOOTS.
Caladium Xlsculentum, 1 to 2 in. diam per ]
" " 3to3 "
" .3to4 " "
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, fine stock, per lUOO, $9.00 "
L. Auratum, 7 to 9 "
L. " 9toll.
L. '■ ntois
L. Bubrum, 7 to 9 "
L. Album, 9toll "
Gladioli, Fine Mixed per 100. .$1.25; per 1
Extra Fine Mixed " ..1.40; *'
" Light colors '' ..1.75; "
" and White " .. 3.60; "
CROZX'S CANNAS, varieties and prices on application,
ilors, flue plants per 100, 88.00 ; per 1
.$3.60
.. 7.00
..10.00
.. 1.26
.. 6.50
.. 8.50
..12.50
.. 7.50
..13.50
..10.00
..12.60
..15.00
..20.00
vSpecial offer
UNTIL MAY 1st ONLY.
THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE
Is respectfully called to our PKICB LIST of especially selected
FLORISTS* FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS, BULBS,
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Which will be mailed to all applicants.
We request the trade to notice particularly our high gra.6e strains of Asters, Calceolaria,
Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Primulas,
Stocks and Sweet Peas, also our select list of Cannas, Gladioli, Bahlias, Lilies and Azaleas.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, Single, Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, Salmon, 100 1000
Yellow, White $6 00 S50 00
GLOXINIAS, extra choice mixed 8 00
GLADIOLUS, White and Light. Extra choice for Florists' use 4 (10 30 00
" White and Light. A choice mixture of seedlings and named vars... 2 00 20 00
'* Lightcolors. No red or darlt colors 150 li 00
" Striped and variegated. Extra choice 2 OO 15 00
" Choice Mixtures 1 25 10 00
Extra Selected : 2 00 15 00
TUBEROSES, Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. First Size 125 8 00
'■ Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. Second Size 75 6 00
NE'W FRENCH CANNAS, Dwarf habit, Extra choice mixed, our seleclinn,
including Mme. Crozy 10 00
Mixed, our selection, per doz., 60 cents 4 00
DAHLIAS, Special Sorts for Florists' Use. doz. 100
A Choice Selection, in separate colors, each color separate $1 75 $12 00
" " single varielies, in six separate colors 175 12 00
Mixtures. Divided roots, with names or colors on each, or one-half the
abo ve rates. Large, undivided roots 1 75 12 00
We are now ready to book impott orders (August and September Delivery).
FLORISTS' FORCING BULBS,
Roman Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, etc.
Send for xirices, stating quantities needed.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
RIST'SEXCHnNGE
We Supply
Sprint; Bulbs,
85 per cent, discount on Wire Besigns.
15 " " Flower Baskets.
Spliagnum Moss per bale, ®1.25; 10 bales, gll.OO
Pure Ground Bone 300 lb. bag, $4.00; 1000 lbs. for 15.00
Sheep Manure, pulverized per saclr, $3.75 (about 90 lbs.)
Iiawn l^ertilizer. , per 100 lbs., S3. 50
5FULL LINE OF MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES,
njall of which, for
aiscounc.
FLOWER VASES.
We carry; the largest line of these of any house in the "West, in Flemisli Stoneware,
Japanese and Indurated Fibre. If you want Vases we
ought to be able to satisfy you._
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS- EXCHANGE
DdbliuLu Decorations, Receptions, .School
Commencements, Bon Voyage,
etc. purposes, in many pleasing styles, plain
and fancv, of Wicker, Willow, natural,
gilt or bronzed, Raffia, Celluloid, Silver
and Gold iVIetal, etc., at high and low
prices, all cheap for their cost ; compare
our Fall trade list.
Dliotin H^^S'^S Baskets, 8 inch bowl, at
nUulIu S°'^- each, lo inch, at 8oc. , 12 inch,
at $1.00, 15 inch, at I1.50 ; Rustic
Stands for larger decorative plants, 18 inch
high, at 90c. each, 22 inch high, at ^i.oo,
26 inch high, at |i.io, 30 inch high, at
^1.20 each.
UYOSS LGllVGS, prepared, equal to
' fresh cut in appearance,
according to size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60c.
and 75c. each.
IniMnvlnllnn White and all colors,
liniliOriclIGS, $2 75 the dozen, natural
yellow, $2.00 : Cape-
flowers, best, $1.00 the lb., second size,
60C. the lb. ; Wheat Sheaves, Wire 11' -,' n„l„L„„ kills M
Designs, Wire, Foil, Picks, Wax Paper, ^\\V\]\ olUDIHIl, Used
~ " ' '3 O r ' thebesi
■We allo-w 10 per cent,
discount for prompt
Casta, except 'when
prices are quoted P(et.
Tuberoses, good firsts,
$8.50, fine seconds,
$5.00 the 1000 ; Cal-
adium Esculent, $5 00 the 100 ; Gladio-
lus in prime mixture, $10.00 the 1000 ;
Cannas, Dahlias and other bulbs see li!,t.
[-11 Qiillin Now is the time to send us
Iflll DUllJui your list for appraisement
before the rush of Spring
Sales keeps you too busy. Roman Hy-
acinths, Lily of the Valley, Double
Yellow Narcissus, Lilium Harrisii,
Longifiorum and Candidum, Paper-
whites, Freesia, Calla Lily and Spiraea
are our great specialties. Our prices are
reasonable for the best goods.
and Rhododendron plants for
fall delivery, in the best Ghent
grown quality, at prices according
to size, from 35c. and 40c. a plant upwards, in
assorted cases of the best market sorts only.
Tiv Tvnn (111 Insecticide ; sure death to
rll llCG UN, all insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Price, Quart Tins, $1.00 ; Gal-
lon Tins, $3.25.
Idew radically.
extensively by
the best Rose (
Azalea
Metal Desips,
and all other Florist Supplies quoted in
our illustrated Trade List, mailed free.
for Decoration Day in
rich assortment of
tasteful designs;
Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts,etc.,
in green or while foliage.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
AMress Letters to Station £. 136 & 138 W. 24ih Street. Mem York.
10 lbs., $1.00; bags of no lbs., $5-50 !
220 lbs., $10.00.
Tuesdays and Fridays,
of assorted Plants and
Bulbs. Address all
auction matters to 205 Greenwich Street.
Auction Sales,
384
The Klorist's Exchange,
RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS.
10 in. diameter.
12 in. diameter.
§10.00 per doz.
i 12.00 per doz.
lilLY B(JIjBS.
Per doz. Por 100
Bermuda grown AURATUM, extra large HI.OO §6.00
RUBRLM, " " 1.00 6.00
ROSEUM. " " 1.00 6.00
ALBUM. " " 1.50 8.00
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK.
] per 100. delivered.
WATER HYACINTH, 18.00 per 1000 or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
CRlNUiM KIRKII, 9 to 20 inches circumfer
ence, »9 00 per 100. All perfect bul bs.
AMAKVLI.IS EQUESTltE. (A. Keeina),
6 to 10 incliea circumference, $4.C0 per 100; $15.00
per lOOO. The beat bloomer of all Amaryllis
ZEI'H VRANTIIES ATAiMASCO, fine culti-
vated b ii 1 bs, »1 00 per 1000.
Seeds of NyiiipliieiL Zmizibnvensis nzuren
and N. Deiilnea. *300 per ounce; 25ct8.
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICKERS, San AntQnlo.Fla.
•HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
( 4-13 East 34th Street,
j Near Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK
• DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES. S
9 Extra large size, per 1000, SS.OO. J
I ASTER SEED. |
# All kinds and colors at reasonable prices. •
[PRICE LIST FKEE ON APPLIOATIOX.
BOOK FOR
F'COK.ISXS*
Just out. Send tor it.
"We offer to tUe trade our
Victoria and Truffaut's Fceony
■ed I'erfection, vvhite, pinlr,
scarlet, lavender, purple and mixed, each, per
trade pkt., 35 cts.; 5 for $1.00. MignoTif Boston
f-lorists' and Semple Jisters, white, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.
SWEPT PFAS ^l^^che Ferry, best
OVVIVC/I JTIiiVO. pinb.oz., 10^tB.;lb., 65cts.
Queen of England and -4.t6o Magnifica, best
whiles, oz., 15 cts.: lb., $1.50, Cardinal, best
dark red, oz., 10 cts.; lb., 85 cts. Mckford's
Mixture, oz.. 10 cts.; K lb., 35 cts.; lb., 90 cts.
Vauglian's Prize Mixture, oz., 15 cts.; lb.,
$1.50. Good Mixed, all colors, % lb., 15 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.
FOR OTHER FLOWER SEEDS suppfies,Burbs
PUuits, etc., etc., see out Booh for Florists,
sent free on application with bu&iness card.
N. Y. TpK, 3610 H. tireenhouseB, Western Springs, 111.
''^iZt YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. dlcTao.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
Wo oiror the above quantity in strong, well established plants, from 'J and 4 inch pots. This
stock must not be confounded with dormant pieces or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, ot which we have a larg-e supply. Fora general list
refer to our Spring Trade List, whicli describes over seventy-five varieties, including all tlie
desirable novelties of the season, including the grand NewGermanvariety, Konlgin Charlotte.
Per 100
Madame Crozy.
Per 100
3.00 Martin CaliuzjB 15.00 Edwaril Michel.
I Bouvler 10.00 Marquise Arthu
de
Paul Marquant.
Capt. P. de Snzxo
Florence Vaugha
.10.00
.15.00 Profe'ssi
Francois Maire 13.00
efrey St. Hillaire.... S.OO
J. Thomayer 20.00
L'Algle 10.00
Nardy Pere 15.00
Professor Gerard 15.110 Mrs. .Sarall Hill
00 Secretary Stewart 15.00 Mr. Cleveland
36.00 StadtgartnerSennliolz.. 16.00 Mile. Liabaud
15.00
15.00
PaulBruant 20.00 Antoiue Crozy~7.."T".."8!oO Nelly Bowdeii.!!"! S 00
Admiral Gervais 15.00 Admiral Courbet 8.00 Princess Lusignani 13.00
Comtesse deLi'Estoile.. 15.00 Antoine Chautin 8.00 Perfection 15.C0
.15.00 Baronne DeSandrans... 10.00 Souvenir de Jeanne
wardy 8.00 Charreton 8.0O
Choi- Statuaire Pulcouis 8.00
seaul 10.00 Trocadero 8.00
Ducliess de Montenard. 13.00 Ventura
Chas. Dippe.
Cronstadt 1.5.10 Baronne De Ueno
Denil de St. Grevy 1.5.00 Comte Ho
Explorateur Crampbel.. 16.00
Gustav Sennholz, (tr
distint 1.5.00 E. Chevreul ilS.OO Vittic
Maurice Mussy . ,
iilte
15.01 Enfant du Rhone 10.00 Kaiser Wilhel
Gaillard.. 8.00
i.tO
We wiU furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5.60
Among Crony's New Caanas of this season Paul Sigrist is undoubtedly the most distinct
and striking noveltj^. We are the only American house offering this variety to the trade this
Hilar to ivlad. Crozy, but of a bright crimson color, nearly as rich as
ry broad golden yellow border; stock limited, 1B3.50 each.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA".
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSTEN,
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
SEEDLING GLADIOLUS BULBS.
Mostly iinbloonied, entirely unculled,
one inclx and upward in diameter,
SIO per thousand. Also one year
seedlings, $6 per thousand. Catalogue
free.
M. CRAWFORD, - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
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t BURPEE'S I
t SEEDS :
i Philadelphia. I
Wholesale Price List for Florists 4
and Market Gardeners. i
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WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtORieT'S EXCHflUGt:
1st quality.
We have gained the reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and i£ you
would have the VERY BEST, send to us for sam-
ple. Twoimportant items, viz.: Quality the best.
Price the lowest. Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64. & 66 N. Front SI. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
t WE SELL SEEDS. I
^ Special low priced) to ^
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS. 5
^ WEEBER & DON, S
\ Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
W 114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
IVHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs,
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Market Slreot, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
FIFTY THOUSAND
PEARL TUBEROSES
F. 0. B. NEW YORK.
•We offer selected bulbs of above, from
four to six inches circumference for
present delivery, at $9.00 per 1000.
Orders accepted subject to stock being-
unsold.
Sweet Pea T/owr
We are headquarters for California
grown Sweet Peas, and parties desiring
to contract for their requirements for
season of 1894, will do well to write for
prices.
Sunset Seed & Plant Co.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
437-9 Sansotue Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL.
« * GLADIOLUS BULBS. ♦
WORLD'S FAIK MBDAI, AWARDED.
GUSHMiN GL&DIOLUS CO., Euclid, Ohio.
SUMMER DELIVERY.
FREESIAS, HI,. tONGI-
TtOKUMS. CALIAS, GEM
3AI.I.AS, AMARYLLIS, CAJLl-
FORNIA BULBS, Brodiasas,
(Jalocuui'tus, Fiitillarias, TREE FERN
STEMS, AUSTR VLIAN I'ALM SKEDS.
Pend fur oar NEW PKICE LIST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Established 18T8.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ImI^A.
OXALIS BULBS, 4 varieties, per 100, 81.00.
MADEIRA VINE tubers, per 100, $8.00.
CANNA Kobusta, per 100, $5.00.
CASH WITH OKDEK.
MRS. JAS. S SNEDBKEK,
Hillslds Avenue. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.
"yDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Plants, Bulba and
HequlsiCeB. They are
the best at the lo^vest
free to the trade only.
HENRf A. DKEER,
Philadelphia.
BULBS
SEND IIST OF WHAT you HEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO..PHILA. PA.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BULBS'i PLANTS
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
58 WEST ST., N.Y. CITY.
\fter May 1st, 1894 our address will be
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
WFN <A'OiTiNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S eXCHANGF
VENTURA, CAL.
I hope that the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
will continue to prosper, and that 1 shall
be able to advertise in it largely. 1 receive
more correspondence and orders from its
subscribers than from any other paper I
have ever advertised in.
THEODOSiA B. Shepherd.
Th:e> Florist's Exchange.
385
BEGONIAS, ARGENTEA GUTTATA and B. CHATEAUBOCHER,
$3.00 per 100. OXALIS ORTGIESI, $3.00 per 100. A few thou-
sand GERANIUMS still left at $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Maple Grove Greenhouses,
MiiN^oN PAPEK SPRINGFIBLD, OHIO.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Poiata and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
W. Atlee Btjrpee, of Philadelpliia,
leaves for a California trip early next
week,
Chicago. — The Mathieson-Thomson Seed
Co. having failed to make their business
go, J. C. Vaughan has bought out the
concern.
Fkank T. Emerson, of the Western Irri-
gation and Seed Co., Omaha, Neb., and W.
H. Langbkidge, of Jerome B. Rice & Co.,
Cambridge, N. Y., were visiting New York
City this week.
St. Paul, Minn.— Catalogue trade, which
at best is fickle, has had several surprises
this Winter. January opened up well
enough, but gave no great promise for the
future. February was fairly good, while
March went away ahead of the most san-
guine expectations. April, so far, has
shown the usual falling ofE. The Easter
cold wave, which passed over the entire
country east of the Rockies, produced a
sudden drop in sales. This, however, will
be partly compensated by the replanting
necessary in early localities.
In the wholesale trade dealers have
bought cautiously, supplementing their
orders later on as the demands warranted.
The killing frosts will also accrue to the
dealers' advantage, and consequently in-
crease the wholesalers' trade. While the
volume of trade may not be as large as in
former years, it has been done on a more
conservative basis, and the results at the
end of the season should be all the more
encouraging.
European Notes.
Therecentdecision of the United States
Courts, placing grass and trifolium seeds
on the free list, directs attention to what
is just now the most interesting feature in
connection with the European seed trade.
Favored with an exceptionally fine sowing
time, the demand for grasses and clovers
has been unusually brisk, and, in face of
the high prices paid for bay during the
past Winter, it is likely to continue for
some time. Already the stocks of some of
the quicker growing grasses are cleaned
out, while prices of other kinds have ad-
vanced in sympathy. Rye grasses, both
Italian and English perennial, are quoted
at very high figures, while Cynosurus cris-
tatus, Poa nemoralis, Aira flexuosa and
Anthoxanthum Puellil are with difficulty
procured at three or four times the usual
cost.
If, as now seems likely, we are to have
another dry season, the probabilities for
next season can hardly be considered rosy.
Clovers come to us from so many sources
■that they can hardly be affected to the
same extent. It may, however, interest
some of the readers of the Florists' Ex-
change to know that on March 28 Trefoil
changed hands on Mark Lane market at
eighty shillings per cwt. which is about 17
cents per pound. By the time this reaches
the actual consumer it will be charged
fully 23 cents per pound, about four times
its usual value.
White clover is almost as scarce, and
samples which would in ordinary seasons
be sold for 60 shillings, cannot now be
bought for less than 105 shillings and the
markets are rising daily. Red clover and
alsike, thanks to the liberal supplies from
your side, are to be had at very reasonable
prices, while the quality is very fine indeed.
In face of the immense and imperative
demand in Europe for hay and fodder,
caused to a great extent by the standing
armies of France and Germany, those who
have any interest in these articles would do
well to carefully study the European
weather reports during the next few
European Seeds.
When you get an article that you know
is going to please your customers, and that
when they have tried it they will feel they
have got their money's worth, then let the
fact be known that you have got it. Be
careful to advertise it in some shape or
other, because it is evident that if a man
has ever so good an article for sale and no-
body knows it, it will bring him no return.
—P. T. Barnum's AutoMography.
, Indianapolis.
The regular monthly meeting of the In-
dianapolis Florists* Club was held in their
hall Wednesday evening, April 4. Con-
siderable routine business was transacted.
One new member was taken in. A com-
mittee in conference with Mr. McDonald,
superintendent Floriculture Hall State
Fair, was appointed, consisting of Wm. G-.
Bertermann, Anthony Wiegand, John
^artje, and E. A. Parker. After a lively
discussion as to instructions, etc., it was
decided to give the committee full power
to act.
A communication from Supt. Chislet,
Brown Hill cemetery, was received. It
stated that the rules had not been changed
in regard to discontinuing planting flowers
and shrubbery by lot owners, but a rule
will be made against promiscuous planting
without the authority of the superintend-
ent. A system of large flower bedding will
very likely be adopted in place of so many
smaller irregular beds.
A motion by Mr. Langstaff to discon-
tinue the meetings for the Summer was
tabled, but, instead, it was decided to
make the May meeting one of a social
character. A suitable committee was ap-
pointed.
Henry Rieman read a paper on the
preservation of cut flowers and blooming
plants when wanted for some big occasion
and the season being forward. The sub-
ject was well written and showed study
and experience.
The committee on carnation meeting re-
ported all bills paid with a small balance
left over ; the secretary explained that a
full report would be issued later, when all
receipts are in.
Albert Schrelber, foreman for Berter-
mann Bros., was thanked for the display
of some elegant specimen carnation and
calceolaria blooms. The president re-
quested that every one should make a
small display of flowers at the next meet-
ing.
The Easter trade was reported to have
been one-third less than last ^ear,the cold,
blustry weather starting in Saturday
morning and ending in a regular blizzard
Sunday afternoon accounting for that.
There is no question that had the weather
been favorable, trade would have showed
up well. As it was, a good many frozen
lilies and other mishaps happened. Hot
weather before the holidays brought bulb-
ous plants ahead of time and made it ex-
ceedingly soft. Roses made a big splurge,
and when the cold snap came they were
rather scarce.
Trade in general is slow, no life in it as
it should be at this time of year. One
cause, however, is lack of funeral work ;
while unfortunate for the trade, it shows a
good state of health, which we certainly
all must enjoy to be happy and contented.
The secretary of the State society re-
ported the advance premium list for the
eighth annual chrysanthemum show is-
sued, and the same can be had by address-
ing him at 37 Massachusetts ave., Indian-
apolis.
Dutch bulb agents are around in ever in-
creasing numbers ; where do they all
come from ? We hope this season will
show that it does not pay them to hunt up
every little florist in the country, receiving
seldom an order. Let our jobbers have a
show.
The paper published in your last issue by
Mr. Wm. J. Stewart, of Winchester, Mass.,
on "Ornamental Horticulture at the
World's Fair," is well worth reading. It
is with sorrow that many think back what
might have been done in that department
and what hopes were shattered even by
many not in the trade in not seeing what
they expected. Proper efforts and har-
monizing arrangements as to state ex-
hibits would have been a great help, not
speaking of the plant arrangement in the
central dome of Ploricultural Building.
The floral stand and peanut and other
stands were a disgrace, so were also the
apartments supposed to be occupied by the
officers of this important department.
Many inquired for the beautiful and great
cut flower displays twice a week ; none
were found. The writer of this feels that
the florist's business received a severe blow
last Summer, which it will take sometime
to overcome. D. G. B.
HENDERSON'S lULB CULTURE.
THIS is a large twenty-four pap:e book, with
Special Culture direotiona for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
great care, and its information is accurate, re-*
liable and up to the latest date. This book
sliould be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 26 Ola.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
SURPLUS
5000 JAPAN WINEBERRIES, 10,000
Trifoliate Oi-ange, 5000 Matrimony
Vines, 5000 ElEeag:nus liOngipes, 100,-
000 Conover's Colossal Asparag:us Roots,
Rocky Mountain Cherries, Downing and Hicks' Mulberries, Nut
SEND FOB CATALOGUE. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES,
POMONA NURSERIES, Wm. Parry, Parry, N,J.
:ntion the FLORIST'S exchange: ^
Verbenas by the Million-'S.™.'"
30 FINEST SORTS.
Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1,000. Pot Plants, $3.00 per 100 ; 200 for
$5.00 ; 500 for $11.50 ; 1,000 for $30.00.
DORNER'S ELEGANT CARNATIONS, |!6.00 per 100.
DAYBREAK, - - - $5.00 per 100.
Silver Spray, McGowan, Wilder, Garfield, Portia, etc., pot plants, $3.00 per 100 ;
Rooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000.
A fine stock of ROSES ; also a full line of GENEKAl, STOCK.
Spring List now ready, mailed on application.
W. L. SMITH, Aurora, Ills.
Hibigcug ^abviolacea
Rest Double Flowering Chinese Hibiscus,
2^^ inch pots I0.50 per doz. ; $4.00 per loo
3 " 1. 00 " 8.00 "
4 " 2.00 '*
JASMINES.
Grand Duke and Maid of Orleans.
2 inch pots $0.60 per doz.; $5.00 per 100
3 " 1.25 *' 10.00 "
4 *' 2.00 *' 15.00 "
Recent Fires.
PiTTSBUKG. — By a fire which occurred
in the furnace room of Samuel Gass'
establishment on April 9, he suffered a
loss of S200. Through the eflacient work of
the firemen the greenhouses were saved.
NBPHROLBPIS EXALTATA.
The Best of Florists* Ferns.
2^ in, pots . . $0.75 per doz.; $6.00 per 100
3 " . . 1.25 *' 10.00 "
4 '* . . 2.00 *' 15.00 '*
CITRUS OTAHEITE.
Beautiful Stock.
2 in. pots . . $0.75 per doz.; $6.00 per 100
2'y4 "
1. 00
1.50
3-00
8.00
12.00
25.00
ENGLISH IVY.
Fine Plants.
4 in. pots . . $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per loo
VINCA MAJOR VARIBGATA.
Fine for Baskets and Vases.
2 in. pots . . . $0.40 per doz.; $3.00 per 100
4 " ... 2.00 " 15.00 "
BEGONIA SPECULATA.
5 in. pots. . , $1.50 perdoz.; $12.00 per loo
BEGONIA METALLICA.
2% in. pots . . $0.50 per doz. ; $4.00 per 100
4 " . . 2.00 " 15.00 "
BEGONIA RUBRA.
2^4 in. pots . . $0.75 per doz. ; $5.00 per 100
CAPE JASMINES.
(GARDENIA FLORIDA.)
Very Strong and Busky Plants.
4 in. pots. . . $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Queen, Niveus, Kate Brown, Vivian Morel
and a 100 otlier sorts. Send list for prices.
CANNAS.
Best 10 sorts, including Chas. Henderson,
Orange Perfection, Egandale, Madame Crozy,
Capt. P. D. Suzzoni, Alphonse Bouvier, Paul
Bruant and 3 others. One of each for $1.50.
All good plants from 4 inch pots. A bargain.
Cannas. — Best 20 sorts including the above
and 10 others ; the 20 for $2.50; one of each.
Michel Plant and Bulb Co., St. Louis, Mo.
3CXCHANGC
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The F'T.ORTS'P'S E^CCHANGEi,
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GOLDEN FLEECE. I
A grand new yellow leaved variety, ♦
by far the strongest growing yel- ♦
low Coleus ever introduced. A fine ♦
summer bedder, standing the hot- ^
test sun. Its only effect being to ^
give a wonderfully bright golden J
T yellow color. Try it. T
T By mail, post paid, $1.00 per doz. ♦
♦ By express, $5.00 per 100. «
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Rowlandville
Nurseries
MABANTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for tern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, .$6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plantsin 2i^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2% inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted out-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
HORTICULTURIST'S RULE BOOK,
SECOKD EDITION.
BY PROK. L. H. BAILEY.
This work retains all the good points of
the original edition, and adds many new
recipes, formulas, and facts, although it has
been condensed into a somewhat smaller
space. Every insecticide and fungicide
which has gained prominence in the coun-
try is given, together with descriptions of
all the leading diseases and insects of fruits,
vegetables and flowers. In this direction
the book is an epitome of all recent experi-
ment and practice. It is one of the most invalu-
able guides to themodern methods of sprayiug
tor insect and fungous troubles. Thous-
ands of facts are crammed in the z2i pages
o£ this little volume, among which are such
as pertains to -the Times for Sowmg, the
Ouanlilies of Seeds Required for Given
Areas, Planting Tables, the Longevity of
Seeds, Recipes for all Leading Grafting
Waxes and for Mortars, Cements, Pamts
and Glues, Longevity of Various Fruit
Trees Tables of Weights and Measures,
Weather Signs, Indications of Frost, Ways
of Grafting and Budding, Average Yields of
Various Crops, Stocks Used for Fruit Trees,
Laws Relating to Measures and Weights of
Horticultural Produce, Statistics, Capacities
of Pipes and Tanks, Rules of Nomenclature
and for Exhibitions of Fruits, Flowers and
Vegetables, Postage Rates, Methods of Col-
lecting and Preserving Plants and Insects,
Making of Perfumery, Printing Leaves and
Flowers, Analysis of Leading Fertilizing
Materials, Names of Vegetables and Fruits
in Foreign Languages, Origin of Cultivated
Plants, Glossary, and many other subjects
of immediate interest to everyone who lives
out of doors. It is the only book of Its kind,
and no cultivator can afford to be without
it. It is just what its name imphes— a rule-
book. Price, in neat cloth binding, gilt let-
tering, $i.oo; in paper covers, so cents.
Address all orders to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
170 FOLTON STREET, NEW YORK.
New Orleans Spring Flower Show.
The New Orleans Horticultural Society
held its seventh, annual exhibition of
plants, flowers and floral work at the
WasliingtoD Artillery Hall from March 29
to April 1, Taking all things into consid
eratiua this was the finest and largest
show ever seen in this city. Roses were
not up to the standard of former years ;
\\\c cold spell experienced three weeks
before the date of the show put everything
back. As a rule, the gardens about this
time of the year look very gay, but this
year i.s an exception, flowers being very
scarce. Palms and ferns were never seen
better. They are always a centre of at-
traction.
In the nurserymen's class there was
keen competition among palms, also in
foliage plants. Some very fine specimens
of Adiantum Farleyense were exhibited by
H. Papvvorth. The same exbibitor had
also a fine display of orchids; plants of
PhUffinopsis Schilleriana and Oncidium
papilio being greatly admired. He was
first for this exhibit.
J. H. Menard showed some fine ferns,
palms, crotons and dracaeaas; among the
palms was a well grown specimen of
LKtauia chinensis. E. Valdejo sent a good
collection of palms, among which were
several handsome Areca lutescens and
Cocos pliimosa, also rex begonias. J. St.
Mard displayed elegant specimens of
Adiantum Farleyense, Ananassa sativa
variegata, and Asplenium nidus.
Chas. Eble took first premium for collec-
tion of bulbous plants, and for bed of
flowering plants in pots. He also showed
a group of palms, among them Phoenix
1 eclinata and canariensis, Erythea edulis,
(Jaryota urens, Ghamserops excelsa; also a
lot of caladiums, Mr. Eble was also first
for a collection of 25 varieties of roses,
some well grown Jacqs. and Magnas being
among the lot. The same gentleman cap
tured first premium for twelve best cinera-
rias. A very handsome display of 24 Rex
l)egonias in fiower was made by M. Cook
who easily took first place for same. He
also led in carnations and primulas. Chas.
Eble had no competitor in the gloxinia
class.
John Eblen was first for best banging
basket; the basket was filled with speci-
mens of his new fern Pteris Eblenii. 0. i
Panter showed some beautiful varieties of
flowering begonias, in the culture of which I
he excels. His begonia Hex were very fine.
In his collection were well grown calad-
iums and crotons. His collection of ferns
were good, especially Adiantum cuneatum
and A. cuneatum variegatum. Thenhehad
a peperomia, which attracted attention.
A neat hanging basket filled with calad-
iums, flowering begonias, Vinca variegata,
Trades^cantia, and surmounted by graceful
sprays of asparagus was sent by the same
exhibitor and was much admired.
Mr. J. Kling took first prize for his col-
lection of pansies.
The only mantel decoration was made by
Charles Eble, who looped with garlands of
smilax the mantel shelf and twined the
same delicate sprays about the supporting
columns, draping it loosely over the cor-
nice, where its outlines were reflected in
the polished mirrors. The hearthstone
was heaped with ferns, and a great bunch
of American Beauty roses and a bunch of
lily of the valley were on either end of the
mantel shelf.
In design work first honors were divided
between 0, W. Eichling and Chas. Eble.
There never was a better display of fioral
art seen here. M. Cook, J. H. Menard,
and R. E. Simon showed some made up
work, not for competition. The first prize
for floral design was a costly gold medal,
offered by Mr. S. Nosacka; this was won
by C. W. Eichling. The piece consisted of
a floral fan, mounted on a golden easel.
The workmanship of the fan was most
difficult and intricate, yet every detail was
as perfectly presented as thougb it were
a real hand-painted article, instead of a
grouping of harmonious flowers. The
gi'ound work of this beautiful design con-
sisted entirely of white carnations; the
outer strips or folds of the fan were made
of delicate pink carnations, garnitured
with sprays of lily of the valley ; the han-
dle was of white carnations, held with a
bow of white satin ribbon ; the ribs were of
white hyacinths ; a delicate fringe work of
lily of the valley encircled the fan and a
great cluster of Meteor roses, interspersed
with lily of the valley and maidenhair
fern, completed what was conceded to be
perhaps the most beautiful design of its
kind ever originated by a Southern fiorist.
The second prize ofi'ered by the Horticul-
tural Association was won by Mr. Chas.
Eble. Mr. Eble's design consisted of a floral
vase of antique shape, holding within its
flower rimmed mouth a great cluster of
Bride roses, lily of the valley and maiden-
hair fern. The body of the vase was made
entirely of deep pink carnations, a spray
I of lily of the valley and Bride roses seemed
like hand-painted effect ; the handles were
formed of smilax and white hyacinths inter-
twined.
The design exhibited by M. Cook at-
tracted a great deal of attention from its
beauty and charming originality of con-
ception. It represented a floral parterre
and garden implements, all made of fl9w-
ers. The base was formed of lycopodium,
and admirably carried out the idea of a
garden bed. Upon it rested, with careless
grace, a lawn mower of flowers, formed of
violets, the rollers of pansies and the
knives of bouvardias. Near by lay a scythe
made of violets and bouvardia, and a rake
formed of verbenas. There were four gar-
den plots, two made of pansies and violets,
and one of Parma violets. A spade stood
on one of these made entirely of violets
and pansies.
There were two prizes offered for the
most beautiful floral funeral design. The
first prize, a handsomely wrought gold
medal, offered by Mr. F. Johnson, was won
by Chas. Eble. It consisted of a handsome
floral harp, fully five feet in height, the
groundwork of which was made of foliage
plants, such as Pandanus Veitchii and
utilis and aspidistra, intermingled with
callas and Phoenix palm leaves. The harp
was formed of white carnations, the strings
of pale blue hyacinths, and two broken
cords showed the snapped chords of life it
depicted. A great spray of Perle des Jar-
dins roses, hyacinths and lily of the valley
formed a beautiful cluster in the further
corner, over which a white dove rested ap-
pealingly. The sides were formed of car-
nations, and the artistic workmanship re-
ceived many flattering tributes.
The second prize was won by U. J. Vir-
gin, Canal st. Mr. Virgin's design was a
casket bouquet of graceful and effective
arrangement. Two large sago palms
formed the central figure, and clustered
upon the stems were a bunch of Bride
roses and Harrisii lilies mingled with
maidenhair fern. A rich, white bow of
satin ribbon, caught together with violets
and asparagus, completed the touching
tribute.
J. H. Menard's design was a slanting
cross, made entirely of white carnations
and decorated with a spray of Phalaenopsis
Schilleriana orchids and Catherine Mermet
roses. The base was made of Harrisii,
callas, and lily of the valley, mingled with
Farleyense ferns and orchids.
Mr. Menard also displayed a massive
piece, which attracted much attention.
It consisted of a broken column, fully five
feet in height, formed of mixed white
flowers; a wreath of violets crowned the
cross, and above was a snow-white dove
holding a streamer of white ribbon, which
was caught at the base of the cross by an-
other dove nestling amid a rich foliage of
ferns and flowers, from which rose calla
lilies in peaceful benediction.
The first honors for the bridal bouquet
and the hand bouquet were won by Mr. C.
W. Eichling, and for the corsage bouquet
by Mr. Eble, they being the only competi-
tors. The bridal bouquet was made up of
Bride roses, lily of the valley, maidenhair,
and long, feathery ends of asparagus, the
whole tied with a big bunch of white satin
ribbon. The hand bouquet was of Meteor
roses, with fern, and some very fine bits of
mignonette. The corsage bouquet, which
won second honors, was of red roses, lily
of the valley and fern. Mr, Eble's corsage
bouquet, which won the first honors, was
of orchid blossoms, with lily of the valley,
sprays of fern, and the feathery white
blossoms of the Spiriea japonica.
C. W. Eichling took gold medal for table
decoration. The center-piece of this hand-
somely arranged table consisted of a low
bowl of cut glass filled with specimens of
the Catherine Mermet rosea, intermingled
with maiden-hair fern and lily of the
valley ; the bowl was reflected in a minia-
ture lake mirror, the borders of which
were lined with a delicate arrangement
of carnations, lily of the valley and adian-
tum. The ladies' corsage bouquets were
graceful clusters of Catherine Mermet
roses and Farleyense fern ; the gentlemen's
boutonnieres consisted of asingle Catherine
Mermet rose. The prevailing tone, pink,
was re-echoed in the tableware, dainty
Dresden of delicate hue, bearing hand-
painted cupids, all from the Gauche estab-
lishment.
Harry Papworth won the first prize for a
floral horseshoe of orchids, Duchesse de
Brabant and Papa Grontier roses.
The floral baskets attracted much ad-
miration, and the ladies declared that
they were " just too lovely for anything."
C. W. Eichling carried off the highest
honors for the handsomest handle basket
decoration. It consisted of a fish basket
filled in with rare and lovely Jacqueminot
roses, the very carelessness of whose ai--
rangement combined to produce the artis-
tic effect desired. The handle was made of
a beautiful species of Phaius orchids and
Perle des Jardina roses, and the lower
round of the basket was frilled in with
maidenhair fern, lily of the valley and rare
exotic foliage. Mr. Virgin's basket was a
delicate grouping of Catherine Mermet
roses, lily of the valley and maiden-hair
fern, over which the graceful asparagus
ran in beautiful riot. The handle was of
lily of the valley and a wide bow of pink
ribbon, caught with lovely orchids, com-
pleted one of the most beautiful baskets of
the exhibit.
Eschman Bros, carried off the gold medal
offered by Mrs. C. Slocomb for the finest
varieties of violets grown by one person.
They made a magnificentdisplayof Parma
or Neapolitan violets, Swanley White,
Czar, South Carolina and Marie Louise.
Mr. Jos. MuUer won the medal offered by
Mr. Slocomb for the finest display of
Parma violets to be represented by a clus-
ter of at least four inches in diameter.
Pitcher & Manda's silver medal for best
collection of anthuriums was won by Harry
Papworth ; J. C. Vaughan's prize for best
group of cannas was awarded to J. H.
Menard, and Henry A, Dreer's prize for
palms and gloxinias was captured by Chas.
Eble.
Julius Loefler had an exhibit of Fur-
man boilers and farm and garden imple-
ments.
Although the show was a success so far
as exhibits went, it is feared, financially,
it will not come up to previous years.
Coming Flower Shows.
Milwaukee, Wis.— The preliminary premium
list of the Fourth Annual Flower Show held by
the Milwaukee Florists' Club has been issued.
H. Staeps, H. Schwebke and F. P. Dilj?er are
the committee, with A. Kloknev as secretary.
PANSIES.
Betsclier strain, fine stocky plants, $3.00 per
100; S15.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
DayTJieafe $3 50 20 00
McGo wan, Silver Spray, Portia,
Garfield and AmericanFlag. 125 $10 00
Tidal Wave and Nellie I-ewis. 2 00 15 00
Smilax, strong 3 inch stock 15 00
Geraniums, rooted cuttings,
named 150 13 50
Petanias, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named 3 00
Chrysantliemums, rooted cut-
tings, named 3 00
ColeuB, rooted cuttings 90 7 00
Alternantliera, 5S btrong 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong 3 inch at $3.50
per 100 ; %\i and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Strawberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Oasli.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
J'TING MENTION THC
S EXCHANGE
. . . VERBENAS . . .
Special offer to reduce stock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed Mamjnotlis, 2^ in.
pots $3.00 $35.00
Unsurpassed Mainmotlis, rooted
cuttinsrs 1.25 lO.OO
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 3M in.
pots 3.50 20.00
CHKYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hiclis
Arnold, W. H. Lincoln. Potter Pa 0 " '
OAKNATIONS. „oo
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Edna Craiff and Dinz Albertini.
1 Pride and Blanche..
Knybreak and Thonia
Pnrilnn
Lizzie McGowan, Gr
as.
B. K. Bliss,
Grace Wilder 2 OO 15 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stoclc.
BEGOI«IAS.
In variety, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
100
1000
ASERATUM, blue and white $1.25 $10.00
CUPHEA 1.50
FEVERFEW, the Gem 2.00 16.00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.25 10.00
SALVIA. Splendensand Wm. Bedman 1.35 10.00
PELARGONIUMS, 20 fine vars. from
21^ in. pots 8.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, H.Y.
The Klortsx's ExchangEc
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THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
This personal request we make under every adver-
tisement we print, and by complying with it you will
greatly help this paper, and as well give the adver-
., — 4.1 *i«p.,„n — ^ Qf ]tnowiug where his adver-
THE JACQUEMINOT
CARNATION
Is indorsed as fi shipper and keeper, sells at sight
and is at present a mass of buds and blooms.
NO MORE SAMPLES,
we cannot spare the time. Send for circular.
Perdoz.,J3.00; per 100. $10.00; per 1000, $80.00.
350 at lOOO rates.
Peter Fisher & Co. , Ellis, Norfolk Co. Mass.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
' Warranted Free from RUST.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
Ihe best Yellow Carnation. Ready May Isl.
Price, S3.00 per doz.; SIO.OO per 100.
DAILLEDODZE BROS., Flatbush, N.T.
MONEY-QETTERS ALL!
THESE NINE / Uncle John
CARNATIONS S«
^^■^^^^"^^^^^ ( Albertinl
FROM SOIL. \ Daybreak
I Caitledge
Free Irom Disease and First Class 1 McGowan
in every way. \ Portia
Note, before you order elsewhere, that
we offer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant out or pot up, delivery in April,
at the price of cuttings from sand, and
satisfaction assured. Send for list. . .
ALEX McBRIDE,
ALPLAUS, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriNG WEHTIOW THE FtOBIST'S EXCHaMGt
IMMENSE Stock of
Carnation Rooted Cuttings, for Im-
mediate delivery, free from Bust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
trora, but all of standard merit including
Baylireak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Seud for price list.
JOS. RENARO,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEN WRiriHO MENTION THE FtOBIST'l
ROOTED GARNATIOH GOTTINGS.
Hlnze's White, $0.75,
Liamborn, 0.'"
L. McGowan, 1.
Grace Wilder, 1.
Portia, 1.
Aurora, 1.
J. T DE WITT,
transplanted, Sl.OO; per 100,
" 1.25; "
1.50: "
1.60; "
1.50; "
3.00; "
Bristol, Pa.
HARDY PINKS.
AKMERIA LAUCHEANA or Sea Pink,
continuous bloomer, tine for edyings. Send
for circulars
THAD. HALE, South Byfield, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH ANGE
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
NO " RUST." SEND FOR PRtOE LIST,
p. O. Box a26, KENNBTT SOUARB, PA.
CARNATIONS,
iMMOTI-
STRAIN
Eooted Cuttings or Plants,
NE'W FRENCH CANNAS,
GERANIUM, Silver Jewel,
PINK, Her Majesty.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Geo. S. Co
ANEMONE, Whirlwind.
FUCHSIA, Trailing Queen.
AND MANY OTHER FINE NOVELTIES.
Write for our Illustrated Catalogue.
VICK &» HILL,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
VHCN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS "c^u^r*^- CHRYSANTHEMUMS
I B. G. Uill, Gloriosum, Jessica, L. Canning, Boehmer
Mrs.M, Simpson, Mermaid, Source D'Or, V. R. Hal
McGoweu. Mrs. Kisher. riiiuze'a While, Spaiild
Wilder, Portia. $1.50 per 100; $13.50 per 1000. CullinKford;
Siiiilnx, stronpc plants, from 'ZH inch pots, doz. ; $2 00 W— — , -,_ r-— ,. „„
*'2.nO per lofi; $20.00 per 1000. 1 Mnrie Louise Violets, $8.0li per 1000.
SAMUEL J. BUNTINCJ, Elmwood Are. and 58th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA,
Wanamiiker, Mrs. J. G. Whilldii
Puritan, rooted cuttings, 35 eta per
per 100 ; 2}<^ inch pots, !
CARNATION VAN LEEUWEN
-CARMINE PINK.
This Carnation brouglit from $4.00to$e.00 per 100
at wliolesale by J. K. A Hen, New York, last winter.
READ WHAT L. L. LAMBORN SAYS OF IT:
"I have seen the iiowers and plants o£ the 15 new varieties of Carnations introduced this year
(six of which tielong to the pink class) excepting Kresken, which I cannot speak of from any per-
sonal knowledge ; aside from this variety Van Leeuwen has no competition in its line of color in
1804, all the other introductions this year are of the lighter Wilder shade of color. The size, vigor
and growth of the Van Leeuwen plant is all that can be desired ; from iz to 15 sturdy canes start
from the crown of the plant and give evidence of unusual productiveness of large and perfect
florets ; in a word, it is an improvement of an hundred per cent, on its sterling parent, Tidal Wave.
You have doubtless noticed that crisp, dry, rusthng feature of its beautifully frmged petals,
which evidences its great shipping and long keeping qualities."
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $4.00 PER 100; $35.00 PER 1000. Cash with order.
A VAN I^EEUWEN, GARFIEI^D, NEIZV JERSEY.
THESE SEVEN SPLENDID CARNATIONS
NEW CARNATIONS
THE STITAKT— Brilliant scarlet.
UNCLE JOHN— Pure wbite.
E. A. WOOD— Pinls: variegated.
Goldfincli— Yellow edged pink.
These four varieties every grower should
have. The flowers find sure sales at good prices.
True scarlets and whites are in demand.
SIO per 100; S75 per 1000.
We have extra fine stock of Diaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Eliz. Reynolds, Riclinioiid and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR EONNAFEON,
A p:eneral favorite. Extra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
60c. eacli, S5 per doz., $35 per 100.
Seud for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind.
Carnations
AND
-^-^Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
CARNATIONS.
IiIZZIE McGOWAN POKTIA
I,AMBORN ACBORA
DATBBEAK PKIDE OP KBNNETT
MRS.^'ISHEB TIDAI, WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Never had any RUST.
J. J. STYEK, COlfCOEDYILlE, PA.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
Ready for immediiite delivery at market
prices.
Silver Spray, Wm. Scoit, E. Pierson,
Lizzie McGowan, Daybreak, Portia,
Blanche, Edna Craig, Pres. Garfield,
Golden Gate, Annie PIxley, Wal3aeli,
J. J. Harrison, M. Albertinl, Tidal Wave,
Dr. Smart, Nancy Hanl<8, T. Cartledge.
Varieties of 1894, ready April 1st.
The Stuart ^scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis. Uncle John (white) and
Helen Keller received certificates of merit at
same place. Goldfinch (yellow) and E. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK r& SON.
GRAND HAVEN, IMIch.
Have Paid this Year Better than Roses.
Per 100 Per 1000
HAD. DIAZ. ALBEBTINI light pink S6 00 S50 00
DAYBREAK flesU pink 3 00 S5 00
WIIiMAM SCOTT bright pink 6 00 45 00
I,IZZrE McGO'WAII pure white 8 00 15 00
UNCLE JOHN " 10 00 75 00
PURITAN " » O" 15 »0
THE STUART Geranium scarlet 10 00 75 00
The flowers cut from our stock of the above sorts have sold at an average of $30.00
per 1000 during the months of November, December and January. We offer strong young
plants from the soil, April delivery, at above prices. Warranted Stock. All orders filled
strictly in rotation as entered. Terms cash writh order. Mention this paper.
THE COTTAGE PARPENS, QUEENS. L. I.
HOOK! CISH WILL BUY
CARNATIONS
That will Swell Your Bank Account.
(A few thousand to spare.)
has been tried. Si.00 per 100; S30.00 per 1000
Wc/*nXX The pink money maker It does well i
. OUU I I Out of sand now ready veiy fiee bloomer.
OlIICrcrDDirD Ha, hal This IS really the sweetest of all the pinks; vei-y free bloomer. Fine plants out of.
on EIC. I D n I Hn s inch pots, glO.OO per 100; §80.00 per 1000.
Ilftini C inUM Positively acknowledged by expert carnation men the very best white in existence to-day ;
UnULC. JUnn very free bloomer.
QTiiJipT The Gold Medal bright geranium; scarlet calyx; perfect; very
O I U rt n I free bloomer.
f*ni nCIMOU The yellow money maker; good grower; everybody's yellow;
UULUrini/rl very free bloomer.
F A U/nnn ^ "°® llght pink, with darker stripes; good grower; very \
The four last, out of soil, SIO.OO per 100; S75.00 per 1000.
UCICM I^FIIPD White, sti-iped with pink; very fragrant;
riE-LQn IVtLL.^n bloomer; the lai^est fancy variegated ■
S12.00 per 100
ADELAIDE KRESKEN L^o'S^^^w-^XftiKS^V^S'J
SiSamnte°el'SSisSS='="''' "■'''' °'^""- CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Pittsburgh, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
SWEETBRIER
Received 1st Premium for "best seed-
ling: of any color " at Pliiladelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" I like its color better than Daybreak.*'
W. A. MANDA.
Booted cuttings, $IO.OO per 100 ;
$80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, I^ady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 : $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOW THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
Carnations=Panic Bargains \
liady Emma c ,
White Dove 10 00
Uzzie McGowan 10 00
Schaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Roht. Hltt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
Wliite W^ings 10 00
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gate 10 00
American Flag 10 00
Attraction 15 00
J. J. Harrison 15 00
Aurora 15 00
I.ouise Porsch 15 00
Nellie Lewis 15 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Per 1000
Pearl $20 00
Edna Craig 20 00
Daybreak 20 00
Thos. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phipps 25 00
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Richmond 25 00
W^abash 26 00
W^estern Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 26 OO
Purdue 25 00
Florence Van Reyper 25 OO
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey 35 00
Strictly Cash with order. Orders filled in rotation.
ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO, BELLEYILLE, N. J.
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade I TF you are in doubt as to when your sub-
paper for the florist, seedsman and 1 scription expires, look at the address
nurseryman is the Florists' Ezchange. I label where the date can be fgund.
388
The> Kt^ORIST'S EXCHANGEo
i6
SEBRINA,"a NEW "MUM.
This Chrysanthemum is a fine pink, early as Gloriosum, grows stronger than any variety
I know. I have grown it for five years Avithout selling the plants. It is the only seedling out of
many Icared to have my name attached as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROOTED CUTTINGS, 20 cts. each. $2.00 per dozen.
PLANTS, 2^ In. pota, 25 cis. " 2.60
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, - - ANNAPOLIS, MO.
I CHRYSANTHEMUMS^.— -, »
♦ "The best up to date." Throw out tliose old tim.erB and stock up with ▼
X the best. You can afford it at the following prices ♦
X Plants from ^ inch pots, grown cool, strong and stocky^ and giiaranteed true to 7iame. J
i Niveus, Prea. W. R. Smith, Mabel Sirapkins, Golden Wedding, Mrs. F. L. Ames, Parthenia, Dr. X
^ H. D. Hull, Miles A. Wheeler. Emily Ladenburg, Mrs. Jerome Jones, b'lora Hill, Minnie Wanamaker. A
^ Dr, Callendreau. Harry E. Widener, Harry Balsley, Etoil d'Lyon. Roslyn. Eda Prass, Tuxedo. Harry X
T May, Hicks-Arnold, Geo. W. Childs, Col. Wm. B. Smith, Emma Htzeroth. Mrs. H. F. Spauiding. T
Z 1 each above 25 varieties, forSl.OO. 5 ench above 35 varieties, for $4.50. X
^10 each above 35 varieties, for S8.00. Cash with order. Send for "Mum" Circular. T
J Satisfaction Guaranteed. H. W-TURNER^ Chrysanthemum Specialist, Sharon, Penna. I
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I
VIOLETS AND SMiLAX.
G6od One Year Old,
Smilax Boots, S15.00 per 1000; 3000 for $4D.OO.
Rooted runners, Marie Louise Violets, clean
and healthy, S5.00 per 1000.
Never are troubled with " disease " in this
section. Cash with order.
R. KILBOURN, Jr., Clinton, N. Y.
WHEN WBrriNG MEMTIQW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
MERCHANTVILLE, N. J.
MILLINGAR
Any quantity, Sl.OO per 100.
CHRYSANTHEMDMS
Can furnish at any time from now to July 1st
strong rooted cuttings of Niveus, The Queen,
M. "Wanamaker, L. C. Madeira, Pres. W.
R. Smith, Ivory, Miss Kate Brown, J. H.
Taylor, Mrs. R. Craig, Mrs. E. D. Adams,
V. Morrel, W. G. Newett, H. Balsley, at,
$^.60 per 100.
Such varieties as Lincoln, "Widener, Whill-
din, IC. Arnold, Mermaid, Domination,
E. G. Hill, Mrs. Farson, E. Prass, Kioto,
etc. at S^.OO per 100.
All healthy, well rooted. Not less than 5 of
a kind. Add % for 3 in. pots. ;.Ca8h with order
Correspondence invited.
^W. J. & M. S. VESEY,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Ivory, Lincoln, Domination, M.
Wanamaker, Mrs. Whilldin, Miss
Kate Brown, Eooted Cuttings, $1.50.
Plants, from 2% inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
Otlier good sorts, in 30 varieties, 5 of a
sort, per 100, same price.
COLEUS. Golden Bedder and
Crimson Verscliaffeltii, "grown cool,
and free from mealy bug."
Rooted Cuttings, $1.00. Plants,
from 2% inch pots, |3.00 per 100.
CASH WITH OEDBK.
DATID SCOTT, Fredonla, N. Y.
'S EXCHAMGE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
THE BEST ONLY.
Other sorts will be announced later.
Rooted Cuttingrs, 35c. per doz.; S3 per 100.
(Special prices in large lota for May ;'.nd June
delivery.)
Miss Kate Brown, (earliest white, $17.50 per JOOO).
MISCELLANEOUS CUTTINGS.
Ageratum, dwarf blue and white, 60 cts. per 100;
Alyssum. double, 60 cts. per 100; Scarlet Sage, New
Clara Bedmao, $1.25 per 100 ; Marguerites. $1.25 per 100.
MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.
Arlstolochia EleEans, extra stronff, 3 inch, $1 OO per
doz. Clematis paniculata, extra strong, 3 inch, $8.00
per 100: Ampelopais Teitehli, dormant. 3 inch, extra
S7.00 per 100.
Terms, strictly Cash. Shipped by express at
apecial florists* rates. Packed light and strong
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
••■■■■ ■wm« I ■ibiii wiiiwi wanamaKer. Jjincoln,
B. G. Hill, James R. Pitcher, Ivory, Ada Spauiding
Good Gracious, Bottomly. Jessica, etc., at 25 cts. per
doz. Verbenns, *8.0I) per 1000, good varieties,
I. L. PIIiLSBURY, Macomb, ni.
SPECIIMEN DENDROBES.
». XHIlYSIKl,OIt.lJI«.
These plants have from 40 to 60 bulbs and give
many clusters of beautiful flowers.
40 CO GO strong bulbs each, many 18 to 22 inches long,
with ripe flowering bulbs. Price $5.00 each.
DR. GEO. W. LITTLE, - GLEN FALLS, N.Y.
SURPLUS STOCK may be sold at good
prices tlirough a card in AlVIERICAN
GARDENING. It will only cost 15 cents
per line of eiglit words.
"Curiosity in Flower Pots."
We have received from Southern Cali-
fornia quite a curiosity in the shape of a
hand-made flower pot ; it was manufac-
tured by the florist himself out of adobe
and cow manure. He uses these pots for
growing bedding plants in, and plants, pot
and all are afterwards set out in the soil,
the pot forming a fertilizer for the plant.
If not handled when wet, they will stand
quite heavy rains. The pot might be
called a SHnch, stands 3 inches high, and
its rim is one-half inch thick.
Catalogues Received.
H. W. Turner, Sharon, Pa.— A list of
the best chrysanthemums up to date.
C. W. Talbot, Nevada. Mo.— Plant
Catalogue for Spring, 1894. Illustrated.
H. H. Berger & Co., San Francisco.—
Trade Price List of Bulbs, Orchids, Palm
Seeds, Tree Fern Stems, etc., for Summer
delivery.
F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, England.
(A. Dimmock, 205 Greenwich st., New
York,, agent.)— Handsomely illustrated list
of new and rare orchids and plants ;
among the latter is listed new Bougain-
villea glabra, Sander's variety (the red
Bougainvillea) producing rich, shining
violet-red bracts. This is likely to be a
favorite market plant.
Meehan's Nurseries, Germantown, Pa.
— Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of
Trees, Shrubs, Herbaceous Plants, Climb-
ers, Small Fruits, etc. The preface con-
tains some interesting facts as to the
firm's method of culture ; and the short
chapter on "Native Oaks— Methods of
Pruning and Planting," will be found of
service by those who have occasion to use
trees in connection with garden work.
Carnation Rust.
An important fact that should not be
overlooked at this season, is that it is the
best time of year to fight the rust. Not
only can quantities of air be given, which
is very detrimental to the propagation of
rust spores, but by devoting our energies
to the young stock or rooted cuttings, the
greatest good can be done, as the whole
stock is in the smallest compass of the
year and more easily gone over. A plan
which I am following at present is to re-
move all old or affected foliage by strip-
ping down, not cutting, as the rust is par-
tial to the base of the leaf ; removing as
fast as cleaned to a house, separated from
the old stock, using Corner's formula of
ammoniated copper, with the addition of a
small quantity of thick Bordeaux mixture,
about a gill to a two gallon pail, in this
way getting the benefit of ammoniated
copper, as well as forming a slight coating
of lime and copper on the foliage. It is
only by persistent effort that we may hope
to eradicate this trouble.
Utica, N. y. Frank J. Baker.
Hoboken, N. J.
The ball of the North Hudson Florists'
Club, held on the 4th inst., was given for
the purpose of adding to a fund for the
erection of a club house. Although being
so unfortunate as to have it on one of
the stormiest nights of the season, over
four hundred people braved the storm to
feast their eyes on the choicest of North
Hudson's greenhouse products. The sight
was the handsomest ever seen in this
county. The entrance to the hall was
through a forest of evergreen trees, such
as hemlock, balsams, etc. The balustrade
was completely hidden with wild smilax,
with panels of lilies and roses here and
there. The landings on the stairway were
grouped with palms with a border of
hydrangeas. The entrance to the ball
room was through an arch with the word
" welcome " in red carnations. The ceil-
ing was gracefully festooned with heavy
roping of laurel, and from the center hung
an immense ball of roses and valley. One
of most admired contributions was the bay
laurel trees of Mr. Max Mosenthin from
New Durham. These were placed around
the sides of the hall with very good effect,
Which gave the appearance of a miniature
park. They were banked at the bottom
with monthly roses, geraniums and lyco-
podiums.
The musicians were on the stage l^ehind
a group of palms and flowering plants.
This group was a whole botanical garden
in itself. In the line of green there was
everything, from lycopodium to exhibition
plants of latania, phoenix, etc. Placed in
groups between the palms to good effect
were flowering plants of every description,
from pansies to lilacs. The four corners
of the hall were banked with hydrangeas,
lilies, azaleas and daisies, with geraniums
and lycopodiums for edging. Above the
stage was a panel of lilies, roses, with
" North Hudson Florist Club" worked in
red carnations. This as well as the arch
with "welcome" was the handiwork of
Mr. Gus. Copin, the well-known Sixth
ave. florist, and was greatly admired.
The galleries were also a pretty sight,
with ivy and the trailing Vincas major
overhanging and geraniums and hydran-
geas as a back ground. The ladies parlor
was only decorated with specimen plants
in handsome baskets. On the center table
was an immense basket of Beauty roses.
The supper tables were elaborately deco-
rated with smilax and cut flowers, as were
the chandeliers throughout the whole
building. The ball was a success both
socially and financially, from A to Z.
Geo. F. KoGGE.
Washington. D. C.
Clob Sleeting.
The sixth annual business meeting
of the Florists' Club took place last Wed-
nesday evening. There was a good attend-
ance of members. The reports showed the
Club to be in a satisfactory condition. The
officers for the ensuing year were elected
as follows : President, W. H. King ; vice-
president, Robt. Lacey ; treasurer, Adol-
phus Gude ; secretary, G. W. Oliver ; cor-
responding secretary, W. F. Gude.
The question of holding a chrysanthe-
mum show next Fall was thoroughly dis-
cussed. W. A. Manda, of South Orange,
N. J., gave an interesting talk on his ex-
periences in the flower show line. He said
that the fiower show is an educator of the
public to be flower lovers and flower buy-
ers, and that the price now paid for a sin-
gle flower would have bought an armful
eight or ten years ago. He advised those
present to put their shoulders to the wheel,
work together and, if possible, to have a
profit in the treasury of the Club before
the show opened by renting out space to
bulb men, pot men and others connected
with the trade.
Mr. Atkins, of Pitcher & Manda, was
also present, and gave a few points on the
kinds most suitable to grow for exhibition
purposes. An early adjournment was
made to the bowling alleys, where the re-
mainder of a pleasant evening was spent.
The Market.
Since Easter, trade has been any-
thing but dull; most of the leading fiorists
have had all the work they could well at-
tend to. All kinds of flowers have been
very poor in quality, especially has this
been the case with roses. A goodly quan-
tity of the best flowers used have come
from other cities. "Violets are played out,
or nearly so; only a few bunches of inferior
quality are coming in now and then. The
past season has been an unprecedented one
for violets. They were scarce at first ow-
ing to the disease, bu£ they outgrew it,
and the supply was very heavy all the
season. Bulbous stock is about over, the
cold spell making short work with the out-
door supply. Prices run as follows :
Beauty, S3 to $9 ; La Prance, $1.50 and $3 ;
Bride,$land$3; Perle,$l; Mermet, $1.50 and
S3: white La France, $3 ; Meteor, $1.50 and
$3; Jacqs., $3; hybrids, $6; tulips, 50c.;
carnations, 25c. and 50c.; Dutch hyacinths,
75c. : callas, $1.-50 and S3; Harrisii, S3; val-
ley, 50c.; sweet peas, 35c. and 50e.
G. W. Oliver.
St. Paul, Minn.
Market Notes.
The week has been uneventful in
fiorists' circles, and while trade has been
fair and better than it was a month ago,
it is far from being first-class. We are
thankful, however, for an improvement
and every one feels confident of the future.
Prices remain firm, Tea roses retailing for
$1 to $1,50 per dozen ; Beauty, $3 to $4 per
dozen ; carnations, 30 cents to 50 cents.
There is a scarcity of hybrid roses in the
market ; in fact, very few are seen, and
here is an inviting and remunerative line
for some of our enterprising brethren to
take up.
The weather has been favorable since
Easter and the cut has been large. Still
the demand appears equal to the supply
and there is no glut of anything in.
Among Growers.
A recent visit was paid to Chris.
Hansen's place. His plant now consists
of ten houses, eight extending east and
west and connecting at right angles with
two others. They are each 135 feet in
length. The stock consists principally of
roses and carnations grown for the whole-
sale trade. In roses he grows Meteor,
Wootton, La France, Perle, Bride and
Niphetos. He seems to have met with
good success in growing Meteor as but
very few "bull heads" are seen. He
uses cow manure as a fertilizer and con-
siders his success is due in a great measure
to this. .
His bench of Niphetos was looking parti-
cularly imeand he said that this rose re-
tained all of its old time good qualitiesand
would continue to be grown by him. He
has not experimented very much with
novelties, preferring to hold on to the varie-
ties known to be good. He will, however,
plant largely of the Bridesmaid the com-
ing season.
One house is devoted exclusively to Sil-
ver Spray carnations, looking first-class in
every particular, being perfectly free from
disease, thrifty and full of blossoms.
With him this carnation has succeeded
better than the Daybreak. In preparing
the soil for carnations he uses about one-
sixth coal ciuders and finds that they do
much better than where the cinders are not
employed. This method is an experi-
mental one with him, however, and he
would not recommend it without further
trial.
Mr. Hansen contemplates increasing his
facilities in the near future. Veritas.
Among Ohio Growers.
John Loddbr & Sons, Hamilton, grow a
general stock for market. They have
several good houses of roses. In connec-
tion with their greenhouses they raise a
great many vegetables and have a very
large trade in the Hamilton and Middle-
town markets.
In Dayton, O., thewriter visited Herman
RiTTER, J. G. Horlacker, John Boehner,
The Highland Floral Co. These gentlemen
report a grand trade at Easter, the only
drawback being that they could not get
enough stock.
Passing on to Springfield, O., we find
several very large wholesale florists. Mc-
Gregor Bros, now have a very large range
of glass and are still building. They have
three or four houses in which they are
growing carnations, and as many more for
roses. Outside of these houses the balance
of their plant is devoted to growing young
stock for wholesale trade only.
The GooDE & Reese Co. is the largest
in the West. Their trade is a catalogue
and mailing one. Their plant consists of
forty houses, averaging from 100 to 130 feet
long and about 20 feet wide. They report
trade at least twenty-five per cent, better
than ever before. This plant covers three
acres of ground and the firm sell yearly
about one and one-half million roses. They
employ forty men in the houses and four-
teen young ladies in the office.
A. R. Aldrich reports having a splendid
trade at his store during Easter.
At Columbus, O., the Franklin Park
Floral Co. and Underwood Bros., report
the largest trade they ever had at Easter.
Cincinnati for the last week has been
very quiet and all our storemen are com-
plaining. Plenty of good stock of all
kinds, but very little demand for same.
E. G. GiLLETT.
XME Kt.ORIST*S EiXCHANGEi.
389
We can Supply
ONE MILLIONS
i ROOTED
C. STItAUSS
ROSE CUTTINGS
Mou. and April IBlh, 1894,.
& CO.. Wasliiiistoii. D. C.
1 0,000 Bushes In our Beds, of
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
5,000JACQ, ROSE PLANTS
Oa their own roots, well Ijranched,
sy, to 3 feet lliKh. $10.00 per
Hiiiidrecl.
Sample of 8 for Jl.dO.
JORDAN FLORAL CO.,
706 Olive St.| - ST. LOUIS, Mo.
ROSES'
From 21^ in. pots,
(strong, healthy.)
Bridesmaids, $t.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Brides, Mermets, 'Wattevines, Perles, £tc.,
$3.60 per 100.
COLiBUS, Rooted Cuttings.
Golden Bedder, Red Verschaflfeltii and
others, $5,00 per 1000.
A few hundred large CALAOlUM BULBS
left at $8.00 per 100; $1.00 per dozen.
Cash with order.
EVERIXX & II«SALL,
Center Street Greenhouses,
HACKETXSXO'WN, - N. J.
BRIDESMAID
From 2^ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred.
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing, N. Y.
The Best Pink Forcing Rose.
We have a fine, healthy and clean
stock of it, and can supply fiom now to
May 1st.
The Hundred for $6.00, out of 3i^-in
pots.
The Thousand for $55.00.
THEO. ECKARDT & CO.,
RIDER, Baltimore Co., Md.
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE FIOBIST'S EXCW'iNGF
R OS BS
25,000 Strong Plants, in 2 1-4 in. Pots.
Ijii France 2% cts.
Hcrmosa iij| "
Albany 2i^ "
Folkestone 2;^ "
No order filled for less than 100 of
above. Write for prices on 5,000 and
10,000 lots.
BE GI-03Sri.A.S .
NOVELTIES.
Otto Hacker each, 35 cts.
Diicliarti'ei " 35 "
Columbia " 25 "
lia France " 25 "
Sceptrum " 25 "
Corbella de Feu " 25 "
Pres. Cariiot, each, 10 cts., per 100,
$5.00.
Carrierii per 100, $4.00
Compta " 4.00
Vernon " 4.00
G-EE^A-DSriTTDVLS-
LARGKST COLLECTION.
15 varieties, 1894, one of each, $4.00
aO " 1893, " " 2.50
General colleclion only, Al varieties,
$2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000, for
cash only.
SEND EOK TKADB LIST.
R. H. MURPHEY, Uibana, Ohio.
«HEH«imTiHO meNTieri tmb woaiaT'B ctchahge
PHILADELPHIA.
The returns from our advertising in tlie
Florist's Exchange have been very
satisfactory. We consider it an excellent
medium to reach the trade.
HENRY A. DREER.
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
ALL HEALTHY STOCK.
From Z}4 Inch [ BEAUTIES, PERLE, BRIDE, MERMET, ( Prices on
Pots. f MME. HOSTE and WOOTTON. . . . ( Application.
TV. H. JACOBSON & CO., HACKENSACK, N. J.
N W^ilTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHA
ROSES
BEAUTIES
I have a few BEAUTIES
for sale in 2 incli pots.
Price $60.00 per 1000.
Cash with order. Also
a few IHETEORS
cheap.
Clilton, KT. jr.
HALF A MILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, Wattevllle, Gontier, Perle and La France
In 2^ inch pots at $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00
per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Meteor and White La France, plants in 2%
inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000.
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
We were awarded First PremiuniS for all of the above named roses at the
Washington Show.
Strictly Cash With Order or Part Cash and Balance C.O.D.
WHOI^ESALE ROSE OROWERS,
423 CENTER MARKET, WASHINGTON, D. C.
A HUNDRED THOUSAND FORCING mil
Grown Especially for Bench Planting.
Plant early to get tlie best results. Do not forget the Plants offered here
are as good, if not better, than those usnally sold at $6.00 and JplO.OO per
hundred.
La France 3J^ inch, fine .
White La France . 3}^
Perle des Jardins. . 3J^
Meteor 23^
Bride 23^
Mermet %%
Papa Gontier .... 2}^
Niphetos 2J^
, $4.00 per 100.
strong .... 4.00
good plants . . 4.00
splendid plants 4.00
strong 4.00
strong .... 4.00
good 4.00
fine 4.00
33^ inch, $6.00 per 100
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
THE NEWBR FORCIISG KINDS.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria . 3i| inch, strong, $5.00 per 100 ; 3J^ inch, $8.00 per 100
Testout 2% '• 8.00
Christine de None 23^ " 4.00 " ; 33^ " 6.00
4.00 " ; Z% " 6.00
The Double Papa tJontier, flue plants.
Bridesmaid 23^
Send for our P(e\«r Trade List. Just out.
McGregor BROS., Springfleia, Ohio.
ROSES°'°/r' ROSES
FINE PLANTS OF
Bridesmaid, Bride, .Herinet, Cusin and
Watteville. If you want tlie best at reason-
able prices, call or address
CHARLES H. HACERT.
Sniuiuit, Union Co., ST. J.
ROSES.
The Koses and other plants nffered are strong-
phints from Sj in. pols, ready to shift to 3J or 4.
100 1000
Soiipert, in bud and flower. .$3 50 $30 00
Meteor 3 50 30 00
Marie (xuillot 3 50 30 00
Safrano 3 50 30 00
Bridesmaid 4 00 40 00
DOUBLE ITT LEAF GER-
ANIUMS, 3 vars .... 3 00 30 00
GERANIUMS, double scarlet 3 00 25 co
DOUBLE PETUNIAS, 5 vars. 3 00 30 00
IMPATIENS SULTANA . . 3 00 30 00
COLEUS, the best vars ... 2 00 20 00
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
FORCING ROSES.
Prime stock in No.l condition,
out of 23^ inch pots, December
propagation, at following prices:
100 1000
American Beauties . . . . $6 00 $50 00
White La France 4 00 35 00
Meteor 3 50 80 00
Brides 3 50 30 00
Mermets 3 00 35 00
Perles . . : 4 00 35 00
Papa Gontier ...... 4 00 35 ( 0
Niplietos 3 50 30 00
Niels 4 00 35 00
Souperts 4 00 35 00
Gen'lJacqs 5 00 45 00
For more than a 1000, write for
special quotations. Also all
kinds of bedding stuff way down
for cash.
J. B. HEISS, Dayton, Ohio.
Cent
ROSES
200,000
From 33^ in. pots at $25.00 per 1000 ;
$3.00 per 100.
STRICTLY OUR SELECTION
CASH "WITH ORDER.
50,000 from 4 in. Pots
At $60.00 per 1000 ; $7.00 per 100.
burp;. Holmes, Giant of Battles, Lefebvre,
Lyonnaise, Prince Arthur, E. Verdier, Fuerat.
HYBRID TEA-. Wellshott. Meteor. Pink
Rover. La France, White La France, Albany
Wootton.
TEAS. Bravy, Gontier, Golden Gate, Mermet,
Bride. Paaaot. President, Rubens, Anna Ollivier,
Perte, Sunset, Schwartz, Watteville. Hoste.
Salviati, Safrano, Waban.
CLIMBERS. Baltimore Belle. Seven Sisters.
Tennessee Belle. Gossard, Marshal Niel, Sol-
Chatelard, Pernet, Kuster, Miprnonette,
other varieties.
Quality of Stock Guaranteed
PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED.
Send for Quotation on your Own Selection.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO,
Dayton, Ohio.
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390
The Florist's Exchanged.
HAitDT PHI.OX, pot grown, $4.00 per 100.
JAMES FROST, Greenville, Ohio.
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F=-CDFR
<jCK\
ROSES, from ZH inch pots, at «4.(J0 per 100.
Varieties, Perle, Cusin, Hoste, Papa
Contler, Madame Testout and Augusta
Victoria, «6.00 per 100.
ORAIVGE BLOSSOMS.
&NTOH SGHULTHEIS, Mgr., Rose Grower,
Box rS. College Point, L. I., N. Y.
FOR EARLY MAY DELIVERY.
PEACH SEEDLIIVGS
from the seed beds. Green tops, par-
tially hardened, in large supply. Prices
furnished on application. Apply to
MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Del.
WHEN WRFTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering- testimonials received from
last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
AGERATUM. blue and white, B.C., 60oenls
per 100.
LEUCANTHEMUM, ea.lOc; S5, $3.35; 100,
S8.00.
LOBELIA, blue, 3 in. pots, strong, 100, 81.00.
MIMULUS MOSCHATUS. 2M in- Pots,
strong, 100, $2.00.
VERBENA, R. 0., white and blue, 100, $1.00.
Cash with order. 10c. per 100 more if by mail.
E. G. DARMSTADT, - Hewletts, N. Y.
CUTTINGS AND PLANTS.
pink ; Mrs. Fisher white, free by mail, ,tl,25.
Verbenas named, Cree by mail, $1.00 per 100,
Geraniums, 2 in. ready for 3^ in. asst, $3.00.
Rex Begonias, 2 in. asst., $6.60.
Cash with order or satisfactory reference.
G. S. BATTIH, S. Charleston, Ohio.
COLXJJMBIJL.
' yellow COLiEUtt that will be very useful
! years with perfect
. color but yellow, (•'oli^^
shape as C.Verscbaffeltii. $1.00 per iloz. byraail
post paid. Ready lat April.
R. r, JEFFREY & S07«,
Bcllinore, Queens Co., L.. I., N. V.
WHKN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S CXCHANGF
II1RE rLORiDi \mm
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PiKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAmilVE, FLA.
RUING K'£NTION THE F
YOU CAN SECtrltB ALL THE
NO VEUXI ES
'W. A. lUAXDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
MHEN WRITING MENT:ON THF FLORIST'S EXCHANGK
Oasis NunsERT Co., Thos. Griffin, Mgr., WestburySta., L.I
Springfield, Mass.
C. R. MiLLEK reports demand for plants
at Easter less than he anticipated. De-
mand for cut flowers was good.
AiTKEN & Son are vacating their stand
and will locate in a more prominent part
of the town. W. M.
Nevada, Mo.
The Centenary Epworth League Com-
mittee has made arrangements with C. W.
Talbot, florist, to furnish every child in
this town and district with a chrysanthe-
mum plant to be grown and placed in com-
petition for premiums which will be
awarded at the forthcoming chrysanthe-
mum show in the Fall.
Holyoke, Mass.
E. H. HOWLAND has a deep blue hydran-
gea received some years since in a batch of
Hortensis rosea. He states the plant has
never been fed and flowers as freely and
perfectly as rosea. He intends working
up a stock as he could have sold the plant
many times over. Easter trade was good.
Narcissus sold well.
The Taft greenhouses are cutting some
grand Bride and Mermet. Mr. Beach tells
me he had an immense crop at Easter ; he
intends clearing some houses, planting
early for successionary crops, believing in
new stock annually. The houses and
plants are kept very clean, and though
run with as few hands as possible, strict
attention is paid to this important sub-
ject. W. M.
Chicago.
Market Notes.
Business the past week and the
quantity of flowers in the market have
materially changed from Easter week.
The former may be said to be slow, while
the material has come forward in increas-
ing supplies. The unseasonable warm
weather early in March brought flowers on
with a rush, and off crops ruled just at the
time when demand was brisk. Now, roses
are vastly improved in quality and in
abundance. Carnations are also in good
supply, particularly scarlet and pink col-
ors. White is scarcer, but there's enough
for demand. Violets are coming poorer.
The first batch of Russians at Donovan's
got uncovered too early, and were injured
by the sudden freeze. No attempt was
made this year to force them, as they come
too short in the stem.
The fakirs, with increased supplies and
fair weather, are out in full force, having
good stock exposed for sale.
Large shipments of roses and carnations
to a Western city, where a department
store is cutting into home trade, are re-
ported. These were made by two of the
commission houses, and helped to drain off
the extra flowers on hand.
M. A. Hunt has sent in extra good Bride
and Mermet. The latter are arriving just
now in fine color from many places.
J. B, Deamud 8c Co. have a lot of sago
palm in from the South. These have been
scarce in this market.
Blaumeiser says there is no truth in my
report of his openintr a retail store on N.
Clark St. His position is too good with the
Niles Center house for that. Wesupposed
our informant knew what he was talking
about.
George Klehm had some very fine La
France on his table ; he is one of those who
believe in solid beds and several year old
plants.
DAT Brothers, of Ravenswood, a new
firm, are sending to Kennicott Bros. Co.,
splendid Bride and Mermet, mignonette,
and the best violets we saw in our rounds.
World's Fair Matters.
St. Louis did not get the Fair, but
a St. Louis man has bought the buildings.
His name is L. C. Garrett, and on Tuesday,
April 10, he paid over ST5,000 spot cash to
the South Park Board for them. The num-
ber of buildings sold is 20, and the only one
remaining is the Art Palace, now the home
of the Field Columbian Museum, Marshal
Field having given SI, 000,000 toward its
establishment.
The South Park Commissioners will
have on hand $800,000 toward putting
Jacksoii Park into shape, having received
§200,000 from the World's Fair directors,
with $500,000 on hand at the close of the
Fair for that purpose. The purchasers of
the buildings have until May 1, 1896, to
clear them all away. The total cost of the
20 buildings in the first place was $7,604,195,
so that there is a little less than one per
cent, in the
way of sal-
vage.
EVERY IFI^ORISX OVOULX XO
I2«SirRE HIi$ Gl^ASS AGAIKSX
HAIL,.
F(ir particulars address
JOHN 4^. KSLER.Seu'y.Sadille River. N.J.
JAPAN MAPLES
30 to 36 in. 85o. ; 36 to 42 in $1.00.
Hollyhocks, Stron?. S6.00 per 100.
CANNAS STARTED IN 4 In. POTS.
See description of New Lychnis in issue of Marcli
ir, page 32i.
The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N.J.
100
Mrs. Pollock Oeranlums $6 00 and $8 00
Knssian Violets 3 00
Dracaena indivisa, 12 to 15 inch 3 Co
Coleiis, i-dOted cuttings 60
Geraniums " 160
Begonia semperflorens 3 00
Miscellaneous cuttings 100
^?* Write for prices on what you want.
W. W. Greene & Son, Watertown, H. Y.
WHEW WRITING MEMTIQNTHE FLORIST'S EXCHflWGF
WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR
CLEMATIS CRISPA
Large 3 years old plants, at J4.00 per 100,
also Venus, Fly Trap, and Sarracenia
Piava, at $3.00 per 100.
MRS. H. REHDER, Wilmington, N. C.
The Adelaide Kresken Carnation
ROOT CUTTINGS.
Prices, S3. 00 per dozen, SlO.OO-per 100,
!»4.'>.00 per 500, ««0.00 per 1000. Cash
must accompany all oidei>-. Address
PETER HERB,
Mount Healthy, - - _ _ Ohio.
Zonnle Geraniums, MS.Honed rooted cuttinys
per lOU, $1.50. Heliotrope, per 100, W.26. i^cnrlrl
Saec, per MO. «1,25. UeKonia .Uetallica, per
100, »1.50. Fuchsias, perlOO, tl.SS. Alyssiiin, per
1(10 .$1.00. ClirysanthemiiiiiH, tweWe kinds, per
lUO, *1.50. tjrevilleu, 3 in. pots, ane. per.lOO, tS 00.
BcKouia lUetallica, 3J4 in., per 100, ifSOO; iy. in.,
per 100, $3 00, t;hnuterliou6e and otliers. per 100.
*3.C0. (Jurnations, rooted ciittines. Hinze's
VVliiieand I'ortia. pei 100. «1.25. Freil CreiKliton
and liivora, per 100. *2 00. Petunias, Dieer's
double rooted cuttiuys. per 100. $1.50. Pnusies,
flrst-elass transplanted, per 100, 75c. Casli w ith order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton. N.J.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
Helianthus (Cat. Dahlia) sLmng plants, $1,00 pferdoz.
Tritonia Uvaria, strong plants l.io
Large Double Rosntte Pteonles, strong
plan ts 2.00
Double Rose Scented Pjconies 2.00
Enetiah Butiercupa 2.00
DoubleMixtfd Oa,hlia8 (wood kinds}.... l.UO
Lycbnis Viscaria 1.50
Kugped Robin i.OO
White and Yel.dff Iris 75
Golden Sedura 75
Spirjea Japonica per hundred, $5.00
Miiny other shrubs and plants too numerous to
mention. Greenhouse and Bedding phuits. A few
dozen fine White A sh Trees, [2 to 15 ft., S4.80 per doz.
Horse chestnuts. 8 to 12 f(., $4.80 per doz.
GEO. li. MAHONEY, Saco, Maine.
iVHEW WRITING MENTION THE n.ORIbT'Si EXCHANGE
200,000 "VlantT
Such varieties as Chas. Downing, Kentucky,
May King, Crescent (6000 tor $5.00); Micliel's
Early, Winfleld, (5000 lor P.OOl; and Lovett's
Early, at 40 cts. per 100; $1.50 per lOOO.
Gandy, Bubacli No. 6, Mt-ek's Early (Dost
Early), Yale, Shuster's Gem and MiddleUeld, 60
cts, per 100; $5.00 per 1000; Parker Earle, 50 cts.
per 100; $4.00 per 1000.
No. S Double Pearl Tuberose, good flower-
ing bulbs, at $3,00 per 1000. All packed in best
manure free of charge. Address,
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Per 100 1000
ng G. Bedder & Verschalleltii 75 SO 00
1000 Aseratu in. Tapis Blue 75
7000 L. McGowan Cavualioiis.. M 00
1000 Caludiuni Esculentnin,5 to
7 in. cir, and 7 to 9 in. cir., at $3,00 & 5 00
respectively.
500 Guernsey Lily, (Amarjllis
Nerine Sarniensis,) at 3 00
Could use a lew good Daybreak Carnations in
W. p. BRINTON, - Christiana, Pa.
Ml- EN WRITHUG MENTION rHEFUORST-S EXCHANGE
Sometliing Handy
Bind your
copies of the
FLORIST'S
EXCHANGE.
We have procured for our subscribers
che simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florist's
Exchange, and will be sent post-paid to
iny subscriber for only
SIXTY CENTS.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St. N.Y.
MBS. GEO. R. FBAVBIili,
Prop. Mai'iou and Maple Heights Greenhouses,
MARION. INDIANA.
WHENWmTiNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
A RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.
Cacti, 10 varieties $0 60
Cytisus Laburnum (Golden Chain).. 40 $3 00
Eclieveria secunda glauca.
60
Solanum Jiisrainoides 50
Violets, Marie Louise 30 3 00
Strong Plants, per exp. or freight.
Arctostaphylos(Manzineta),3sorts. 75 5 00
Paiilownia Imperialis 1 50
Solanum Jasminoides 75
Japan Stock, imported.
Oonsliiu Orange grafted on Trifol-
iate Orange root; by mail free. 3 60 SO 00
Bulbs
Xjilium Auratum 60 5 00
" Rubrum Speciosum 150
*' Macranthum, each 30 cts. .
" Gobo 60
" Nerine 40 3 50
Cash with order or state what you have to exchaniie.
C. eiEBEL, Lakeport, Lake Co., Cal.
Water=Ulies.
iXelumbiams, New, are Choice.
Aquatics, Ornaniental Plants,
Hardy Grasses, Iris, Etc.
WaJer Poppy, - $1.50 doz, : $10,0OT)er 100
Canna, grand sub-tropical vars. 5.00 *'
Caladlum Esoulentiim, $6.00, $8.00, $10,00 "
Wm. Trieker & Co.,
CLIFTON, N.J.
CHARTER'S SUPERB STRAIN OF
double; hoi^lvhocks
Two year old blooming plants. White, pink, 100
Scarlet, Salmon and Yellow - $5 00
Verbenas, Michell's special strain, surpasses
all others in size of flower, brilliauey of color
and compactness of growth, 3 inch pots 2 50
Dwarf Wuai'let Snare, Wm. Bedman, 3 inch. 2 50
Cobeea '•caudeus SOU
Petunias, Giant of California 2 00
Sweer Peas, Blanche Ferry and Mme. Sankey
2 inch pots 1 50
Vinen Minor,3vars 2 50
Castor Benn Flnnt, Queen of Cambogea... 3 00
IVIauettia Bicolor 2 00
ICOOXKO CUTTINGS,
Free by mall.
ChrysantlieiniiinH, 30 choice vars 1 00
Achillea, The Pearl 1 00
Maneitin Bicolor. 1 00
Gen!sta, racemosa 1 (0
Double Pctimias, 10 yars. Dreer's strain 1 51!
Dwarf Scarlet Sn^e, Wm. Bedman 1 00
Ageratilin, new white. Lady Isabel 1 00
" Blue Cope's Pet 75
Vcrbeuns* Michell special 100
Sweet Peas, Ferry and Sankey, from seed
hoses 75
Petunia, Giant of California, from seed boxes 1 00
Early Erfurt Cauliflower 50
Ousli with Order, pleaoc.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
■VHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Klortst's Exchanoe.
391
C OLHXJ S
^ In assorted lots only.
Kooted Cuttings, iu SO to 40 varieties (our
selection), at $6.60 per 1000 by express ; in
20 varieties at $1.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, ineluding some of the most hand-
some ever ottered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at $2.00 per 100 by mail.
We will Include at least 60 cuttings of the
new kinds in every 1000 purchase.
W. R. SHELMIRE,
CARNATION GROWER,
AVONDAtE, - ^ ^^^-f/
BARGAINS.
Cniinn Mmc. Ci'ozy, started plants, $1.00 perdoz.
riirysniithemuiilSi nIceyouiiR [ilanis. inclnaiiiK
0 of the t,ewer vars. my selection, $2.50 a 100.
, healthy vigorous youDi: plants, irorn i.
'"uich'pots.'spTen'did^Tsrorvarretiear^
$2.50 per lOO. , ^. ^„ -rt
Geraniuins, laive assortment, my selection, $^.50
per 100. , ^ „ ,-
Cni-iiatioiie* entirely free from d
, Bne
Q, $3,00.
,^ „„, ^„..., ^ar 100.
t, 2 inch, my selection,
"foo' for strong t inch.
En&rliHli Ivy, 2 inch $3.00 per 100.
Any of the above plants 35 at tlie 100 rate
N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, NIo.
ell located for shipping, beinc
8 miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
ROOTED CUTTINGS. ,„
Coleus.BOOd varieties SOTO $0 50
Achyrniitlies, asat. Ageratuiu 100
FiichHins, !i9st.. Heliotrope 1^5
Scarlet Snffe 1 25
Solaunin Grantlillariim 1 23
Carnations.
Qrnce Wilder, Silver Spray 1 50 12 50
Gohlla Gat"'May Queen...'. 1 f 10 00
HiiiKf*H White 1 25 10 0(1
Binify l-ier"oir........ .. 2 00 15 00
Plants, 2M in. pots.
Coleiis, asst. Alternanthera, red and 100
yellow *^ 1^
Acliyrantlies, asst.Fuchsiaa.. 2 50
tieliotropes, Ageratum, dwarf blue ^ uo
Ivy «eraiiiiiin,asat.. 2 oO
Gpraiiiiinis, Mme Salleiol 2 00
Eclieveria Einnca S2 00 imd 3 00
EiiKllBli Ivy, extra atrontJ. 4 inch pots 0 00
Cash with order. Lavclinioiit Nui'sery,
J. W. B. HALLETT. tarclimont, N. Y.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSII, IIITLE BEIUIY.
10,000 now ready for shipping, strongplantB from
2 in. pots, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
best Belling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the market. We grew 16,0C0
ast year in 3j^ and 1 inch pots for marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist should grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 60 cents in stamps for a sample plant iu
full bloom from 4 in. pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for circular.
Prices:— Plants from 2 in. pots, in bud, $2.60 per
doz.; $4.00per-iG; $12.00perl00. Cash with order.
l^INCOIL,T« I, NEKI''. Klorist,
40I0 Butler St. , Pittstourgli, I*a .
COLEUS
COLEUS
COLEUS
Rooted Cuttings.
Golden Queen, Golden Bedder and Crim-
son Verschaffeltii at $6.00 per 1000. Our
selection of other varieties at $5.00 per 1000.
ruclisias, the leading sorts, $1.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, 4 varieties, $1.00 per 100.
Salvia, Scarlet Sage, $1.00 per 100.
Pansies by the thousand or ten thousand tor
seed beds, $2.00 per 1000. Once transplanted,
$4.00 per 1000.
Ageratum, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100.
No charge for packing. Cash must accompany
all orders.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE., . SCHENECTADY, N. Y
WHGN WRrriNQ MENTION THE FUHIIST'S EXCHANGE
Hartford, Conn. i
Easter bu.siness was never better here.
D. A. Spear says this year capped the
climax. Joiis Coombs sold a large lot ot
azalea.s.
Robert Marchant found little differ-
ence In church business.
A. N. PlEESOM is sending in some fine
Brunner from Cromwell. W. M.
Morris Cove, Conn.
B. J. MOESE has considerable glass de-
voted to vegetable raising, carnations and
violets. The violets in the 135 foot house
are exceedingly fine and have evidently
produced large returns.
The greenhouses at Townsend ave., Mr.
J. H. Slocombe, manager, looked remarka-
bly well, and his violets under out-door
sash would be hard to be beaten.
Worcester, Mass.
Chas. D. Thayer and E. Cadmus will
be compelled to vacate their several stores
early, owing to the block in which they are
located coming down. Stores In a desira-
ble location here are held at, for florists,
fabulous rentals. Reports of Easter busi-
ness very good. All blooming stock sold
at fair prices. W. M.
Germantown, Pa.
The Spring e.\hibitioD of the Horticul-
tural Society was not so successful as in
previous years. A. Woltemate had a good
display of palms and azaleas, and Henry
Diehl exhibited some fine hydrangeas. A
collection of blooming, olants was sent by
.Matthew Bracken, and Michael Sammon
bad some well grown Harrisii. Morrison
and Holmes each sent a collection of deco-
•ative plants. The attendance was very
small. *
Clifton, N. J.
Wm. Trickek, aquatic grower, formerly
of Dongan Hills, N. Y., has entered into
partnership with S. C. Nash of this place,
tor the cultivation ot water lilies and hardy
ornamental plants, and the business will
be conducted under the firm name of Wm.
Triclier & Co. Mr. Tricker's eldest son,
William E., formerly with Mr. John N.
May, of Summit, N. J., has entered the
establishment of Jas. Veitch & Sons, Lon-
don, England.
Westville, Conn.
A. HendersoH' has a rose house 100 feet
long, looking very well; also an 80 feet
violet house, where plants are in good
shape. A plant house carrying a fine
stock of pelargoniums, verbenas, and the
usual line of bedding stock also shows up
good. He will build this year a large car-
nation house.
KARL KosEiNhas three 95 feet houses
well filled. Among other stock he has-.50,-
000 peppers. He is building more glass
this year.
Pittsburg.
Market Items.
The condition of trade was some-
what quiet last week, and stock of every
kind plentiful, excepting carnations.which
are in more demand than ever. The car-
nation is the most staple flower on the
market, salable at all times of the year
when other flowers are not wanted. Prices
range from 35c. to 75c. for the best. Roses
are slow ; ordinary sorts sell from 50o. per
dozen up. Jacqs. are coming in quite
freely and sell at SI. 50 per dozen. Sweet
peas have made their appearance, but are
rather high priced yet in comparison with
other flowers. Violets are over, very few
are now seen. Bulbous stock holds out
pretty well, but is not in much demand.
Harrisii took quite a tumble since Easter
and are a drug, selling as low as 50c. per
dozen, and lots going to waste. Growers
of market plants are complaining about
the plant business. Very few have been
sold since Easter, but the weather was
partly to blame as it has been cold and wet.
Here and There.
E. G. Hill spent a few days in the city
last week visiting some of the growers.
Gits. Lunwia, in the Allegheny market,
has enlarged his stand and now has ample
room for the large stock he carries ; he re-
ports trade very satisfactory.
The greenhouses of BECKEET Bros, on
Neville Island, can now be reached by tak-
ing an electric car in the heart of the city,
as the line has been extended and runs
through their place.
The committee appointed to see the
storemen and growers in regard to the
Chrysanthemum Show has received very
little encouragement so far, and the pros-
pects for a show are not so bright as they
should be. E. C. Reineman.
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" L. DILLON, Bloomsbnrg, Pa.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES, ETC.
B. SEMPEKFLORENS INCARNATA
„ .-iTOs between Snowdrop and Vernon; siyle and growth of Snowdrop; compact,
short-roi°?ed'habTt?excrdlD|\y free flowering up trom the "'^''"f,,''?""'' ^^'f,??™,;'^
qhowv panicles, a single flower often measuring two inches across ; will in the future talje
the plaoeof B inoai'iata; color a delicate pink. Strong young plants after April 16th,
60 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.
B. SEMPERFLORENS COMPACTA.
Ori-iiiaied witli me in same lot of seedlings as above variety. Dwarf and very
np oc habit, flowers standing above the dense foliage like a bouquet, with the color of
R semperO. rosea, but more I'ree flowering, even when quite small. Alter April 16th
30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz.
Solaiium jasminoides grandifloriim.
An " ■ ' ■ " -'.= -- •>■■
and lee
•rul new plant for cut flowers during the wliole season. In planting it out
.•■row nil tlie "round, you will have au abundance of showy, white and lasting
■om Spring to Fall. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.
Begonia Veruou, Snowdrop, semperfl. rosea, Tliurstonii and
metallica.
Most attractive and desirable varieties. Good sized plants. 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
LIST OF SEASONABLE PLANTS.
Abutilon.s in 4 colors.
Ageratum in 3 dit. varieties.
Aloysia (Lemon Vci'beiia).
Alyssnm, dbl. Uwiiif and Little Gem.
Anthericum picturatum.
Cissus disuohu.
Coleus Verschiiff., Firebrand, Golde
The above plaiil
Coleus, best fano , in 10 varieties.
Cupliea (Cigar Plant).
Feverfew, dbl. dwarf.
Glechoma hederacea fol. var.
Impatiens Sultanii and Queen Carola.
Lobelia Emp. William and Cr. Palace.
Mvrtle (Bridal).
Uthonna crassilolia.
50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
JOIIII e. EISELE, 20 1 Ontario St$., Tioga Sta., Philadelphia, Pa.
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
GIANT KEMONTANT CARNATIONS.
Souv. do la Malmaison. Color, lorm and
size liUe the rose hearing same name, exceeu-
ingly liagrant; something every live flonst
ought to have. Plants ready May 1. $2.00
perdoz.; S 12.00 per 100.
Another variety. Same Type, in dark red
well established home-grown young Pll,i"ts.
ready now. $2.00 perdoz.; $12,00 per 100.
NEW CRIMSON CARNATION, SAMBO.
This variety which is a sport from Century
originated at my nursery 5 years ago, ii has the
same robust growth as the mother plant, and
bears its dark crimson flowers, whicli are exceeil-
inuly fra"-rant, in great abundance: it has
proven itselt without any exception the best
carnation for pot culture. I venture to say
this variety will lie the standard crimson var-
iety of the lutiire. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100.
New Hardy Pink, Her Majestj', largo
plants from open ground, $1.00 per doz.
Carnations, leading varietius, rooted cut-
tings, price on application.
New golden leaved Lobelia, Goldelse.
This is a decided acqiiisitiiin to the list of these
favorite plants, SJ4 inch pels, 75 cts. per doz.;
$5.00 per 100.
Anthericum picturatum, 3 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Agapanthus nmbellatus, 3 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 ; large plants,
$3.00 per doz.
Clematis Jackmanii, best purple.
Clematis Henryii, best white.
Plants in 3 inch pots, ready after May 1.
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100
Other varieties of Clematis, price on appli-
catiiin.
Clematis flammula, 3 inch pots, 75 ots.
per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Lychnis flos. ouculi semperflorens,
$2.00 per doz.
Uew Dwarf 'White Dahlia, Marguerite
Rruant $1.00 per doz.
BLUE DAISY, Agathsea Celestina.
This plant is equally as good lor pot culture
as to begrownon benches, and Blooms as freely
as our well known White Daisy or Marguerite.
The flowers are ol very pleasing sky blue color,
the size ot a silver half-dollar, they are of good
substance and have excellent keeping quali-
ties- it will prove a good acquisition to our cut
flower list. Orders tor this plant are booked
now and will be Hlled strictly in rotation.
$2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS
Alyssum, new double giant.
dwiirf double.
Little Gem, dwarf single.
Anthericum vittatum.
Ageratum 3 varieties.
Anthemis corraiarla, fl. pi.
Abutllon, Eclipse.
Achillea, The Pearl, from open grotind.
Alternantheras, 4 ViiriMies. .
Coleus, Golden nedder, Versohaireltn, etc.
Coreopis, lanceolata.
Ouphssa platycenirii,
Bulalia zibriiia.
graoillima.
" Jiiponica striata.
Feverfew, a varieties.
Fuchsia, Snow Queen, liec, n. eaily.
G-lechoma, hederacea, ,,ii.
Geraniums, single and double, fine assortment
" Mme. Salleroi.
Mount of Snow.
Golden Feather.
Impatiens Sultanii.
Iberis semper\'irens, hardy Candytuft.
Lobelia Emperor William.
Crystal Palace.
Manettia, bioolor.
Mesembryanthemum, cordttolinm, var.
Oxalis, Horibunda and rosea.
Petunia, alba plena.
Rose. Clothilde Soupert.
Sedum, Sieboldii varieties. ,
Plants in this List in iM inch pots are
ready now. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
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p. Welch 2 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
E. C. Hbineman . .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G, W. Olivek... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders... 1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Ddnlop Toronto, Ont.
Walter Wilshire Montreal, Q'
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John Q. Esler Saddle River, N. J.
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R. LiTTLEJOHN Chatham, N. J-
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis,
W. S. Scott Milwaukee. Wis-
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Contents.
Among Ohio Qkoweks 388
AUCTION Sales 393
Carnation Rust 388
Catalogues Received 33S
Changes in business 40i
Chester County Carnation Society . . 3!M
Coming Flower Shows 386
Correspondence :
Florleultuial Art Society, Lllium Harrlsii in
Southern California, Otaheite Orange, Re-
View of New Carnations . . . . 39ti
Cultural department:
Roses JOI
Cut flower Prices 401
Decision of General Appraisers . . 3'JS
FACTS Regarding Imported Stock . . 392
Foreign Notes 398
NEW Orleans Spring Flower show . . 386
New York Florists' Club 392
Obituary :
A. H. Dunlap, A. Lauer, Paul Butz . . 401
Recent Fires 385
Seed Trade Report 385
Sweet Peas, Latest Novelties in . . 398
trade Notes :
ladlauapolis 385
Hoboken. N. J., St. Paul, Minn., Waehine-
ton, D. C .388
Chicago, Holyoke. Mass., Nevada, Mo.,
Springfield, Mass 390
Clltton, N. J., Germantown, Pa., Hartford.
Conn., Morris Cove, Conn., Pittsburg, West-
viHe, Conn,, Worcester, Mass. . . .■ 391
Brooklyn, New Vork 393
Baltimore. Boston, Buffalo, Long Branch,
N. J.. Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Sprins-
fleld. 0 393
New Haven, Conn., Youngstown, 0. . . 3f!6
Montreal, New Iberia, La. . . , .398
Whitewash, A Good 39i
Whitewashing with the Spraying Pump 39i
Facts Regarding Imported Stock.
From tbe comparative table for the
years from 1890 to 1893, prepared in tbe Bu-
reau of Statistics of the Treasury Depart-
ment, and submitted by Secretary Car-
lisle to the Hon. W. L. Wilson, Cbairman
of Committee on Ways and Means of tbe
House of Representatives, we cull the fol-
lowing facts, wbich, to some extent, will
go to sbow the amount of money yearly
leaving the country in the purchase of
stock.
In the statement dealing with those
articles free of duty the following items
appear; Bulbs and bulbous roots, not edi-
ble, which were dutiable prior to October
6, 1890:
Value Imported.
From October 6, 1890, to June 30, 1891..»59,763.76
Year endiug June 30, 1892 $366,738.69
Year ending June30, 1893 $504,903.52
Of orchids, lily of the valley, azaleas,
palms and other plants used for forcing
under glass for cut flower or decorative
purposes, which articles were also dutiable
prior to October 6, 1890, being subse-
quently placed on the free list :
Value l-mported.
From October 6, 1890, to June 30, 1891.g206,649.09
Year ending- June, 1892 $293,113.30
Year ending J une, 1893 ". $362,043.46
Among articles classed as now dutiable
appear plants, trees, shrubs, and vines of
all kinds, commonly known as nursery
stock, not specially provided for, and as-
sessed at 20 per cent, ad valorem, but
which were free of duty prior to October
6, 1890:
Value Imported.
From October 6, 1890, to June 30, 1891. $155,088.11
Year ending June, 1892 $161,496.30
Year ending June, 1893 $139,004.15
The value of plants, trees, shrubs and
vines imported during the-periods men-
tioned below, when these articles were
free of duty, that is, prior to October 5,
1890, was as follows :
Year ending June, 1890 $359,567.40
Year ending June. 1891 $20,520.00
Under the heading of seeds, not else-
where specified, also in the dutiable li.<t,
being assessed at 20 per cent, ad valorem,
appear, Bulbs and bulbous roots, not
medicinal, not specially provided for :
Value Imported.
Year ending June, 1890 $234,402.18
Year ending June, 1891 $235,533.73
After October 5, 1890, these articles were
made free of duty.
The values of garden, agricultural and
all other seeds not specially provided for,
dutiable at 20 per cent., amounted to
Year ending 1890 $176,126.96
Year ending 1891 $334,402.16
Year ending 1892 §256.125.86
Year ending 1893 §338,013.25
The S. A. F. committee appointed to in-
quire into the matter of finding localities
suitable for the growing of all such stock
as is now imported, is one of the most im-
portant instituted by that body, and in
view of the foregoing facts, the result of
their labors will be looked forward to with
the greatest interest.
New York.
Union Square Plant Market.
This market, which opened the
Tuesday before Easter, contrary to arrange-
ment, is now fairly well patronized, but
is not yet in full swing, owing to the very
cold mornings experienced at present.
The Easter trade was good ; since then
there has been a gradual decline, and some
stocks are now going slow. The prices on
Saturday, April 7, were : Harrisii, 10 cents
a plant, one flower on a stem ; carnations,
$1.50 a dozen ; small azaleas and gera-
niums, $1.25 a dozen ; potted roses, $2 to $4
a dozen ; hydrangeas, 35c.;callas, 2Gc., and
spiraeas, 15c. each; medium -sized rhodo-
dendrons brought $1.50 to $3; these last
named plants do not take so well as they
did at and immediately before Easter ;
genistas sold at 50c. a piece ; flats of daisies
and pansies (a dozen in each) went at 75c.;
trained ivy plants at $2.50 a dozen ; flats of
cyclamen (12 plants in each) brought 75c.
Peddlers form the majority of the pur-
chasers here, and after laying in a stock
they stand their wagons immediately in
front of those of the growers, and endeavor
to intercept the purchasing public, much
to the detriment of the latter's trade. An
application was made to the authorities by
the market men to have the system
stopped, and an order given to that effect,
but it was afterward rescinded on an ap-
peal by the peddler fraternity, so the cus-
tom still obtains. The public enthusiasm
in the flower market is not so apparent
here as it was in former years. This is
probably due to the fact that there was
really no formal opening, and thereby a
consequent lack of interest in the matter
has been displayed by the daily press,
which was a strong factor in promoting
patronage.
"Be Chinese Water Lily Bulb Plant."
On Monday evening last, in Park
Row, a fakir was oflfering to the passing
pubUe "deChinese water lily bulb plant,"
showing specimens growing (?) in a con-
fectionery jar filled with water. He dilated
upon its geographical distribution and
manner of growing as follows : " Ladies
and gentlemen, dis is de Chinese water lily
bulb plant, from the Ashwak mountains
in de nort'west of China ; hit grows only
in water; de dark ones will produce a red
flower and de light ones a white flower.
Hit will branch in two weeks and flower in
two munts. Wun plant will perfume de
hull haus. I sold dese by the hunderd and
tousand at de World's Fair last year. Dey
are only a nickel de pair. Dis is the last
chance you'll have of gettin' dis valuable
plant."
About twenty people bought " de bulbs"
in as many minutes. The " bulb " was, of
course a fake, and was composed of some
substance shaped like a ram's head and
horns and redolent of ancient soap; the
shoots were those of a common weed,
stuck in the center of the so-called bulb,
yet the public allowed themselves to be
duped.
The flower peddlers have been raided
from time to time and their stands confis-
cated by the Bureau of Incumbrances.
These men sell the product of a legitimate
industry. Why, then, is such an imposi-
tion as the one mentioned above allowed
to be practiced with apparent impunity ?
There is very little improvement in the
cut flower market this week over last ;
prices remaining about the same. There
have been a few large orders for wedding
decorations, etc., but not enough to make
any visible impression on the state of the
market. The disagreeable weather made
it impossible for the street men to get out
and display their goods, so large quantities
of stock have gathered in the ice boxes of
the wholesalers.
For good American Beauty, the best fig-
ure obtained was $3 per dozen ; aud differ-
ent sizes varied in price down as low as 2c.
for the shortest. Baroness, Luizet and
other hybrids are selling better, $4 a dozen
being obtained for the former. Mermet,
Bridesmaid, Bride, Cusin and Watteville
of the best quality sell for 5c., and in some
cases, for extra quality stock, 6c. is ob-
tained. Niphetos, Perle, Wootton and
Hoste sell from Ic. to 3c. Sunset is a rose
which will not take well in this market.
Testout brought 6c. to lOc, and Jacquemi-
not, extra quality, 10c. and 15c. ; ordinary
stock from 4c. to 8c. Meteor sold at from
2c. to 5c. Smilax is picking up, and extra
large heavy strings, which are scarce,
bring good figures, while the shorter,
thinner strings sell for the same price as
last week. Asparagus plumosus continues
very plentiful at three strings for $1. Adi-
antums go at 50c. to $1 per 100. Extra
mignonette ranged from $2 to $4 per 100.
Hyacinths, $2 per 100. Lilac realized from
50c. to $1 per bunch, the white variety still
finding the readiest sale. Lily of the val-
ley went at from $1 to $3, and Marguerites
at 50c. per 100. Violets brought 35c. to $1
according to quality. These are almost
played out, very few good blooms now
coming in. Large quantities of Harrisii
lilies continue to pour into the market,
and while it is true that numbers of them
have been sold for large decorations, the
price still continues about the same — viz.,
from $2 to $4 per 100. Tulips average $2
and $3, the double pink bringing $5. These
are now getting scarcer. Daffodils are
almost past; na-rcissus sells fairly well at
$2 to $3 per 100. Red and pink carnations
are plentiful, and sell at from $1 to $1.50 ;
extra quality, $2 to $4. There has been
quite a scarcity of white varieties. The
call for sweet peas is very erratic ; one day
they will be in demand, while on others
they are not wanted at all. They have
sold in some instances at from $1.50 to $2
per 100.
There are not so many flowers in the
market this week as the previous one, and
the quality is not as good. This is prob-
ably owing to the dark, gloomy, damp
weather we are now having.
The inclement weather has militated
against transient trade in the retail stores.
Thorley has had several large weddings
this week; which helped use up consider-
able quantities of stock, Harrisii lilies
playing a very important part in the deco-
rations.
Trade in the cut flower Exchange contin-
ues dull, and piices range about same as
last reported. White carnations and daffo-
dils have been in biggest demand.
Wm. H. Brower & Sons, Broadway, are
handling some very good trailing arbutus.
They report a rapid sale for blooms of the
beautiful Cattleya Schroderae.
Gus Bennett, Superintendent of Schen-
ley Park conservatories, was in town this
week.
P, Welch, of Boston, also visited the
city on Friday.
New York Florists' Club.
This body met in the Elks' rooms, 19 W.
27th st,,on Monday evening, April 9, Presi-
dent O'Mara in the chair. There was a
fair attendance.
Chairman of the Executive Committee
(C. H. Allen) reported the renting of the
Elks' rooms by the Club for a year, with
the privilege of the use of the rooms for
two evenings in the month.
The Fall Show.
The president reported the conver-
sation he had with the managers of the In-
dustrial building, or Grand Central Pal-
ace, relative to a Fall show. The company
are to hold, a Food and Industrial Exhibi-
tion during four weeks in November, and
they were anxious that a flower show be
given in conjunction therewith; exhibi-
tors to allow their plants to remain there
during the continuance of that exhibition,
and to renew th^ cut flowers from time to
time as necessary ; the Club to receive a
certain sum for the services rendered. On
being put to the meeting the four weeks'
display was not considered feasible. There
was, however, a consensus of opinion that
a Fall show be held, for upon giving an
exhibition once a year at any rate depended
the future existence of the Club. The
matter was left in the hands of the Execu-
tive Committee, with powers.
Mr. I. L. Powell, of Millbrook, N. Y.,
and Mr. Samuel Thorne, of Wall st., city,
were elected to membership.
Preparations for S. A. P. Meeting.
Mr. Manda suggested the advisability of
making some preparations for the forth-
coming convention at Atlantic City. There
would be lots of leisure time and therefore
opportunities for displays of athletic skill.
A swimming club, a bowling team, or
some such body might be inaugurated to
participate in any contest gotten up. Ar-
rangements might also be made to enter-
tain visiting florists passing through the
city on their way to the convention and, if
practicable, a steamboat hired to carry
them to destination. Mr. Stewart stated
that the meetings of the S. A. F. were to be
held forenoons and afternoons, so that the
evenings might be free. He did not favor
the steamboat suggestion. The Philadel-
phia boys would feel better if delegates
went through that city, and he thought
they ought to go that way so as to preserve
their reputation in that town. [Laughter.]
Mr. Ernst Asmus thought this a matter
for the executive committee to take hold
of. " You have got to work, gentlemen,"
said he ; "I know your chairman can't get
enough of it." The president, however,
appointed a committee of arrangements
consisting of Messrs. Rath, Burns, Stef-
fens, Storm, Jr., and C. B. Weathered, to
see to the matter of a badge, transporta-
tion, amusement, etc.
A committee of three viz.: Messrs.
Weathered, De La Mare and Stewart were
appointed to draw up a set of resolutions
of condolence with the widow and orphans
of late fellow-member, Mr. Thomas Lovell
Russell.
To Stimulate the Attendance.
Mr. E. E. Wells thought the meet-
ings would be much more largely attended
if a committee wereappointed to p.ovide a
social feature, so as to render the meetings
more attractive and worth the while of
members coming out to hear. It was also
suggested that a question box be instituted
for the solution of knotty problems con-
fronting members. The following gentle-
men were appointed as a house or enter-
tainment committee: Messrs. E. E. Wells,
W. P. Sheridan and C. B. Weathered.
Brookl7n.
The market here is moving slowly, the
bad weather proving very detrimental to
transient traflic, which at best is now very
spasmodic. There is a scarcity of carna-
tions of all colors, and white has been in
demand beyond the supply. Tulips and
valley are coming in in small quantities ;
smilax has also been scarce. Among roses
the greatest call has been for white varie-
ties occasioned by funeral orders. Harrisii
and callas are now a drug, and cannot be
disposed of at any figure.
The Kretschmar Bros, have bought 20
acres of ground at West Nyack, N. Y.,
whither they have gone to reside.
The retail florists in the City of Churches
are sorely tried over the action of the de-
partment stores. Not contented with
spoiling the florists' Easter trade, these
bazaars are now handling packets of seed
vvhich they obtain from a seed firm in the
vicinity, and are selling them at a cent a
The Klorist's Exchange.
393
Boston.
Mr Geo. M. Andekson, of Milton, Mass.,
rrites us to say that in addition to receiv-
ng first premium for ten plants ot cycla-
aen at the Spring exhibition, he was
.warded first and third premiums for sin-
'le specimen, and first and second for-
Specimens ot three plants of cyclamen.
The monthly business meeting of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society was
leld April 7, President Kidder in the
ihair. The family of the late W. i.
ditchings, who was for many years an
ictive member of the Society, presented
lis Taluable herbarium of native orchids
vs a reference book to the Society, and
jhe gift was accepted with a vote of
tihanks.
Mr. A. H. Folsom, of Roxbury, pre-
jented a large photograph of the original
Bartlett pear tree on Dudley St. to the
Society for its book of noted trees.
Chevalier Enrico Ragusa, of Palermo,
Sicily, Mr. Wm. Watson, of the Royal
Kew Gardens, England, and Mr. Daniel T.
Curtis were elected corresponding mem-
bers ot the Society, and Mr. Fred. A.
Blake, ot Boachdale, and Miss Mary Li.
Ware, of Boston, active members.
This was prize day for several kinds of
vegetables, but there was no competition
tor any prizes exceptthose for mushrooms.
Isaac E. Coburn presented some remarka-
bly fine specimens which took the first
prize, the second being awarded to George
M Anderson. A gratuity was awarded to
Warren Heustis & Son for radishes and
dandelions.
Wm G. Presoott exhibited two plants in
pots of the Marshall strawberry in fruit,
lor which a gratuity was awarded.
Francis Brown Hayes (James Comley,
gardener) sent a collection of beautiful
roses, Lilium longiflorum, wistaria, and a
seedling carnation. Mrs. Durant (Edward
Butler, gardener) exhibited a finely grown
and abundantly bloomed plant of Dendro-
bium nobile. George M. Anderson had
two vases ot Tea roses, and Mrs. E. M. Gill
a handsome collection of cut flowers.
Gratuities were awarded for all these ex-
hibits. Walter Hunnewell (T. D. Hat-
field, gardener) sent a new hardy primrose
named Mrs. E. M. Gill, for which -a first-
class certificate of merit was awarded.
Mrs. P. D. Richards brought Viola odorata
both white and blue, and Corema Conradil
(brown crowberry), gathered in Plymouth,
March 31, and reported on good authority
as being in fiower the third week in March,
making it contemporary with the hepa-
tica.
Milwaukee.
At this writing, Tuesday, we are having
a dose of snow which threatens to annihi-
late business for the time being. The
weather is the factor that makes business
Trade on Saturday last was quite good,
in so far as the quantity disposed of was
concerned. Several of the leading retailers
put all roses, except Beauty, at fifty cents
a dozen, and large sales were the result.
This was not for second class stock either,
as there was a bountiful supply and prices
took a drop.
Violets are about on their last legs, and
this week will probably see the end of
them. The sales of this flower the past
season have been enormous, and show that
it is coming more into favor each year.
General stock is in fair supply. Prices
range from $2 to $5 for roses and $1 to $3
for carnations, Daybreak commanding the
latter figure. Valley is not plentiful and
sells readily for $3, while tulips are scarce.
Eblefsen & Scott are cutting the first of
their gladiolus and will have about 3,000
within the next month.
Harrisii are too plentiful for any use, and
they are selling quite cheap. Many growers
did not get enough out for Easter, and
they are now reaping the benefit of the
low figures.
Social affairs have livened up matters
somewhat. Whitnall had a wedding at
the Pfister the other day ; FOSTER had one
at the Congregational Church, 22d and
Grand avenue, and Edlepsbn & ScOTT at
the Northwestside Kindergarten.
The Dutchmenhavebeen here lately, but
it can't be said that they received many
large orders for bulbs.
The Exchange and Cttkkie Bros, are
also looking after the bulb trade.
W H. Ellis, of the Exchange, expects
lake a trip through the Northwest very
Philadelphia.
Stormy Weather Hurts Trade.
The very severe storm ot the past
few days, attended with such wintry
weather, has put quite a damper on busi-
ness, and very little ot any importance is
going on. Wednesday was especially dull.
There have been a few weddings during the
week, also a good many funeral orders.
This has made white flowers very scarce,
white carnations being mostly sought
after. „ „ „„
There are not so many flowers now on
the market ; had the good weather con-
tinued they would certainly have been
scarce. , , . _
Prices have not changed much since niy
last report. In roses, hybrids are good;
others are certainly below the standard.
Carnations are very good, especially the
Sweetbrier, Ophelia, and Daybreak that
are now coming in ; $3 is the price paid for
these kinds. Pansieshave now taken the
place of violets and appear to sell well.
The Dntcliinan. i, ,^ ^ v.
The remarks about the Dutchman
in the Baltimore notes, last issue, are well
given and quite in keeping with the times.
There have been several such cases around
here lately ; and not only has the Dutch-
man tried to sell again to those who did
not pay, but he is still hunting trade.
How can a man pay his bills when he sells
Harrisii at 5c. and 6c. per flower, and hya-
cinths in pots at 6c.
These Men Will Bulla. . .
Despite the hard times some of our
florists intend to build this coming Sum-
mer. John Burton, I am told, will add
several new houses, besides remodeling
some old ones.
Michael Bosan intends building a new
house for carnations; with these he has
been very successful this past season and
tells me they have paid him well.
Varied Notes. , . . ,
It is not often that a successful
strike of acacias is seen; but lately I
noticed a flue lot ot young plants at Philip
Aleukqek'S. These were all struck m
sand ; they were mostly A. pubescens and
A arnata. Nothing special was done m
the treatment of these cuttings ; the sand
being carefully selected and the cuttings
covered with glass.
The majority of florists, both growers
and retailers, are hailing with delight the
advent ot the trolley car, saying that it
gives them such excellent facilities to pro-
cure flowers and plants at short notice.
David Rust.
Baltimore.
The market.
April 10, and snow on the ground !
The effect ot such vveather on the flower
trade is easily understood. There has
been a rush of Harrisii lilies coming in
which were too late for the Easter trade.
They find very slow sale. Roses have been
plentiful, with exception of red ones^ This
color is scarce here. Carnations hold their
price at $1.50 per 100. Outdoor bulbous
flowers will be very much injured by the
weather we have at present.
The Club.
The last meeting was one ot the
most interesting in the history ot the Club;
there were also a goodly number ot the
members present. The subjects that came
up were most important. After the order
of business had been gotten through the
question box was taken np. This box al-
ways brings out lots ot debate. Some of
the questions asked and answered were :
Can tuberoses be grown out doors all
to
Miss Gkbenberg is the latest addition
to the clerical force of the Exchange.
w. s. s.
Long Branch, N. J.
Mrs. G. A. NOEDELL has just added a
house 100x15 feet to her establishment, in-
creasing her glass to 28,000 square feet.
Mr HARRY Bayersdorper will sail for
Europe on Wednesday. April 18, on an ex-
tended tour in the interests of his firm.
A Botanical Garden.
Councils have finally passed an or-
dinance transferring to the University of
Pennsylvania that part of the Almshouse
grounds which was set apart for a public
park by an ordinance ot July 6, 1883. The
lot which contains about twenty-five
acres, is in the 27th ward. It is given to
the trustees ot the University in trust, tor
the purpose ot having it laid out as a bo-
tanical garden and park, to be always tree
to the access of the public, and the Uni-
versity is to erect upon it a Museum of
Science and Art.
Buffalo.
Fairly pleasant weather on the average
has favored trade, which on the fine days
has been quite good. Roses are in better
supply than had been. Colored carnations
are over-plentiful, but white are in active
demand, through the callsforfuneral work
which has been steady for some days.
An order somewhat unusual m charac-
ter was done on Friday last by PALMER &
Son for the obsequies of an old resident.
The only styles of arrangements ordered
were wreaths and bunches of flowers, also
a handle basket of violets and valley. Of
the wreaths furnished, several fine arrange-
ments included the use of choice roses,
orchids and valley, with galax leaves for
ground work ; these were used about the
casket. Besides these, eighteen, composed
mostlyof roses and carnation3,were ordered,
and used for grave decorations in the
family lot in the cemetery.
Adams & Nolan were well occupied last
week with wedding decoratious besides
funeral orders, and this week J. H. Rbe-
STOCK and S. A. ANDERSON seem to have
their innings in similar lines.
Visiting Florists.
Peter Crowe, of Utica, N. Y., and
ChAS. Erhardt, of Cleveland, O., were
entertained by a trio ot Bison brethren on
Friday P. WELCH, ot Boston, Mass., was
the guest on Sunday ot Daniel B, Long,
visiting the craft generally on Monday.
A botanic garden talk, somewhat m
earnest apparently, is now being indulged
in by the Park Commission and Common
Council. ^™'-
Winter in this section ? Several ot the
members stated that they had stood thi.s
Winter without any trouble, but they all
agreed that it was simply on account ot
the mildness ot the Winter ; a hardy race
ot t.uberoses would not, however, be a bad
thing.
How many crops of smilax can be grown
oft the same bed in a year? Mr. Moss
stated that he had grown four ; strings
seven feet long.
What is the best time to cut roses ? In
the morning, was the answer. Are Dutch
grown roses fit to be grown in this country
out of doors ? The answers given brought
forth expressions as to the advisability of
offering Dutch budded roses to the public,
the majority ot whom would not care for
them properly, and allow the wild coses to
kill the cultivated ones. No one doubted
that, as far as growth was concerned, the
budded roses were good.
How can fungus in the cutting bench be
best checked? Lime, air slacked, was
recommended to be sprinkled among the
affected plants. Others advised hot water
to be used in watering the bed.
How best to destroy red spider ? Mr.
Eraser said keep the houses closed, with a
moist air ; Mr. Hess remarked to syringe
in the noon hour, the time when the spider
is at work; Mr. Christy keeps the houses
somewhat cool and damp.
Bed Spider, What Causes It !
This question brought out much
oratorical talent on all sides? Mr. Wm.
Ekas was of opinion that red spider, as
well as many other insects, were scaven-
gers, agreeing with the theory expounded
by Mr. Saul at the Washington conven-
tion. He stated that he was in union with
Mr. Saul that the red spider had a work to
perform, and that was as a scavenger ; it
would not attack a plant unless the plant,
for some reason, was in an abnormal con-
dition, that is, in a condition when the
effects of some cheek ot some kind are
felt- the spider then comes to its assist-
ance, and the plant will recover after once
infested by that insect.
Mr. Wm. Frazer disagreed with Mr.
Ekas, stating that there were certain
conditions in which the red spider thrives,
and if these conditions are brought about
the ever ready germ or egg ot the spider
at once develops. Take away such con-
ditions and the red spider again disappears.
Views were also expressed by Messrs.
Bauer, Christy, McRoberts and Graham,
all ot which were of the most interesting
nature.
Mr Wm. Ekas requested the correspond-
ents of the trade papers to put this ques-
tion-before the readers ot their respective
journals : Upon what does the red spider
feed?
Notes. , i i- 4!
Mr. Atkins, the representative ot
Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N. J., was
in town.
The auction sale of Dutch roses and hy-
drangeas at SeemuUer's brought good
prices for what was sold to the retail
trade ■ after which sale the trade bought
at a lower figure. Hybrids went at 7 cents;
H y dran-
gea pani-
cu-lata at ^^ ^ ^y ' . ~~-
the same /^OvT.^ (^,<^^t,a4j^
Auction Sales.
The auction sales are now in full swing, the
flttpndiinoea larse and bidding keen. On Tues-
day last, AprillO, Wm. Ei.I/IOTt & Sons, 64Dey
at.. New York, liuld a sale of low ouddeddwarf
hybrid ruses and other plants. Among the
best selling kinds were Jacqs, which brought
f rora G to 13c.; Anna de Diesbach, 8c. to 10c. ;
Magna Charta, 8c., in 5U and 100 lota, 4Hc.; Ija
Prance, IDc; Victor Verdier, 6c.; M. Bon-
oenno, 9o.; Souv. do Baron Eothsohilda, 8c.;
Silver Queen, 13o.: Ulrich Urunner, 9c.; Marie
Baumann.lOc; Alfred Colomb, 9o., and V^a. in
50 and 101) lots ; General Washington, lOo.; Co-
quette dea Alpes, l^c; Gloire de Dijon and
Hermosa, 10c.; Merveille de Lyon, 12c.; Paul
Neyron and IVIabel Morrison, He; standard
Jacqs brought 65o.; Gloire de Dijon, 60c.; other
varieties ot standarda from 36o. to 80c. Cle-
matis sold from lie; to IBc, choice sorts bring-
ing as high as 20c.; hybrid rhododendrons real-
ized 70c.; R. ponticum, 35c.; Ghent azaleas,50c.;
Hydrangea liortensis, 4c.; H. cyanaclada. 5c.;
pteonies, Tc; John Reid's pansies, 4 and 4J.^c.;
Magnolia Soulangeana, %\ each ; Ampelopsis
Veitchii, 5c. to 8c.; choice aorta gladioli, 75e. to
SI; Tiltonias, 5o.; apple trees, 8c.; apnoota, 6c.;
Russian apricots, 9c.; lilacs, 12c.; horae clieat-
nuta, 35c.; Japaneae raaplea, 45c.; grapes, 5c. to
12c.; Califoi'iiia privet, 4!^c.
August Rolkeb & Sons, 305 Greenwich St.,
New York, had a sale on Tuesday, April 10, ot
-■■namental and flowering plants. Ampelopsis
ornanieiibHi aiiu uu^vcllIle tmiuio. ^1.1111^1.1^^/0.0
Veitchii brought 6}^c.; black calla, 80.; hardy
carnations, 4c.; named chrysanthemums, 4c.;
Salviaaplendens, 3c.; verbena?, 3^c.: assorted
gernaniuma,6o. to9o.; ageratum; 43^c.; dwarf
low-budded H. P. rosea ran from 60. to He:
among climbing roaea Baltimore Belle brought
260.; standard roses sold at from 30o. to 46o.;
hybrid rhododendrons, 37c.; azaleas, 24c.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
AspnraBna— Page 401 col. 3, 4.
A action Sales-Title Paee.
Azaleas— Title Page; p. 381, col. 3. 4.
B<!KOilla-Page 385, col. 1, 2. 3, 4; p. 386, ool. 4; p. 389,
001. i\ p. 390, ool. 1; p. 391, ooi. 3, 4; p. 402, col. I, 2, 3.
Books, Maeaziuei-, etc.-PaKe 385. ool. 4: p.
386, col. 1; p. 389. col. 1; p. ;i90, col. i; p. 897, col. 2. 3; p.
401, ool. 3, 4.
Builcliim Matei-iaU, etc.-Page 398, col. 3, 4;
p. 399, col. I, 2,3.4.
BulbH anU UootH— Title page; p. 381,001.1,2,3,
4; p. 389. col. 1: p. 390, ool- 4l p. 402, col. 1,2,3.
Canna-Page 381, ool. 1. 2,
4; p. i9T. col. 1.
Clematis-Page 390, col. 3; p. 391, CO . 3.
Colens-Paee 386. ool. 1; p. 389, col. 1; p. 890, ool. 1;
p. 391, col. 1.
t'lowfrs— Page 391, col. 1. 2: p. 400, col. 1,
2, 3,4; p. 401, col. 1, 8. 4.
, col. 1,2, 3.
Flo _
3,°4; 'p.'lOO, ool."" 2','3?4;'p?401,'coiri; p. 4o'2."bol"'i.S
flower I'old and Va •i.— - Tf»- — nm
pace: p. 395, t;ni. 3, 4; p.
01.1,2. .1.4; 11.389, 001.4.
ig Tools— Page 398, ool." 3.
|,on»».. MIC. I
;i96. col.
r. Etc.- Title
., .. „. 399. ool. 1. ; '
Fuciis'iil— PaVe ii91, ool. 1.
"Oill-Page 385, ool. i, 2. r
Page S9S. col. 3, 4: p. 399, col. 2, 3.
— ■ _po.,u i^qs ^,il •?.
to lease) Pago
Paul- 390. col. 3.
col. 3. 4; p. 402, col. 1, 2.
Htbisc- "--■«'-= ""'
[nsecti
ool. 3.
HtbisciiB— Page :lb5, ct)l. 3. 4.
itlcidcH au»l t'lmgicidea— Title page; p. 395.
Ipomoja Page 390, col. 1. „ ,„, , ,
liandscnpe liar.wner-PaEe 401, col. 4.
*l ailing Tubes— Payc
Miscellaneous Stock— Page 385, col. 3.4; p. 386, ool.
Ir P. 389. ool. 1; p. 390, col, 1, 3,4; p. 391, col. 1, 3. 4;
p. 397. 001. 2. 3; p. 402, col. 3, 4.
MosB— Title page,
MuBluooui-Pag
NurHerv stock
1, 2; p. 397, ool. 4.
ographH- Pages
■■c"oT.~l; p."3SO,'col''l."2, 3','4;"'p."29l)r"eol. 1; p. 897. col.
RaBt^ic'^W o'rk-^Title Page ; p. 384. col. 1, 2; p. 395,
price.
Springfield, O.
A. H. KUNKLE, assignee ot the C. A.
Reeser property, has filed a report of in-
ventory and appraisement showing total
assets, $20,685.91; liabilities, $26,162 04,
The business will be conducted by the as-
signee till the Spring catalogue trade is
closed.
Silkalino-Pagc 395, col. 2.
co"):2,'3;"ij":393:col.3;p.399,col.l.
Veiretable aud Small Fruit Plants, 9eed
c?c.-3ritle page; p. 386. ool. 3 1; P- 390, col. 3
etc.-TUie page; p. oai. ,.ui. u, », p. J,™, ,.,-..».
Ventilntlug Apparatus.— Page 398, ool. 4; p. 399,
Vei'bt'iias-Page 385, col. 3. 4; p. 386. col. 4; p. 387, col.
2; p. 390. col. 1; p. 391. col. 3, 4.
Vloletn- Page 3W. col. 2; p. 397, col. 1.
STOCK FOR Sale.
A FEW SHARES OF STOCK OF THE
A. T. DELAMARE PTG. & PUB. CO..
LTD., CAN BE OBTAINED AT PRI-
VATE SALE. FOR PARTICULARS AD-
DRESS JOSEPH MACILL,
TREASURER
170 FULTON ST., NEW YORK.
394
The Klorist's iSxcHAisraEi
DECIDUOUS TREES.
5000 SILVER MAPLES, from 8 to 13 feet
very handsome and straight.
5000 SUGAK, NORWAY and SXCAMOKE
MAPLES, 8 to 13 feet, choice.
10,000 CAROLINA and BALSAM POP-
LARS, from 8 to U feet, very fine. Also
trees of larger size of many varieties.
An immense assortment of Elms, Oaks, Wil-
lows, and other Deciduous Trees. Prices
on application.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., MorrJsville, Pa.
"2HG00D STOCK.i^
Siberian 1^^
Norway Spruce IJ^ " 2 150
Pine, Austrian 5i4
' 04 :i 50 25 00
Scotch 4J^
Larch, Kuropean 5
Poplar Balsam 13
Birch, Commoa . ..9
Walnut, Black _
Thorn. White 4
Ash, Mountain 6
Silver 5
" 10
WelKelia of aorta 3
Bpirsea, of sorts .
Althffias. of sorts 4 " 04 1 50 10 00
English Ivy, pot grown, 12 inches 0 75 6 00
Cash ^vitli order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.
ORCHIDS m VARIETY,
FICUS ELASTICA,
Etc., for sale cheap. Send for catalogue.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JABIBS H. DENHAIH,
lOS ANGEI.BS, CAL.
FOR SALF. a fine stock ot
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA.
3 to 3 feet hi^-h. in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at ©35.00
per 100 ; or S5,00 per doz. Fine for vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
OBO. A. RACKHAm,
2991^ Woodward Ave., DETROIT, MICH.
WHEN WRITING MENTIOM THE FLORIST'*^ EXCHANGE
LEMUEL RATT
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa,
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
DRAC^NA INDIYISA,
Two feet and over, fine for center of
vases and boxes, only $10.00 per hundred,
to clean them out quick. Cash with
order.
S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R.I.
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t STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville. Ohio.
T Wholesale Nurserymen and Florists, ♦
^ Can show as fine blocks o( Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Boses as can be i
X found in the XT. S. We grow 3 million Eoses and million ot plants annually. Trade list T
i free. Correspondence solicited. Mention paper. i
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New
Starr, the largest earfy apple ; Paragon, andotliervaluablesorts. Lincoln Core
less, Seneca and .Tapan Golden Russett Pears in colleclions at reduced rates.
NUTS— Parry's Giant, t'edigree, Mammotli, Paragon, and other ohestnuls
Walnnts— French, Parisian. Japan, English and American. Pecans, Almonds and
Filberts. Elseagnus lonsipes. Hardy Oranges, Bnarf Kooky JVIt. Oherri
free from Insects, black knot or other diseases. Small Fruits, Grape Vin
Currants, Etc. SHADE TREES— Immense stock of Poplars and Ma pi
Ornamental Shrubs and Vines. .8®-IlloBtrated Descriptive Calalogue Free.
POMONA NURSERIES. WILLIAM PARRY. PlRRY. N. J.
DECORATIVE PLANTS.
PH(ENIX RECLINATA, each
4 m. pois, 0 leaves, 2 ft $60
LATANIA BORBONICA.
8m. pots, 4 ■■ $4 00
' " H" 800
6 " 3 •■ 2 00
4 *• 7 leaves, 2 ft 60
4 " lift S6
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, i stems, 7 ft $10 00
10 ■• 1 " 7 •■ 8 00
6 " 3 plants, 4 " 3 60
6 " 3 " 3 " 2 00
4 " 1 " 61eaves,2 ft
^, ^ ^ ARECA RUBRA.
4 In. pots, 5 leaves, a ft $0 60
1 '■ 3 plants, 3 ft 2 00
Kent ta Belmoreana, 3 in pots, 6 leaves, IS in. 35
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
Something New- 1
Must be Sold
_ 5,000,000
HARDY CUT FERNS.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS in quantity. 50 cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
E. HARTFORD, 18 Cliapman Place, - - BOSTON.
WHEM WBinWO MtWTlOW THE FtORIST-S EXaHANGr
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l^'^VA'.r. SIEBRECHT&WADLEY:'Ve:Z^''\
\ f FIRST— With PALMS and DECORA TIVE PLANTS. |
1 nn "ilTDDI V I SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, i
▼ uyj .ZJUt-fL,! I $1.50 and $2.00 a pair. J
I ni nOICTC I THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 and*
♦ rUUKl»l^> $25.00 boxes. I
♦ [ FOUR TH—With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties. \
f No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE"W VORK CITY. T
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HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
...PAUTVYS, ...
Tfcie well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system of packing, enables me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PKICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CLEMATIS
'Gen'l Grant, or
CRIMSON JACKMANNI.
Strictly an American Seedling, and possessed
of qualities not common to foreign grown sorts,
namely: extreme hardiness and vigor; flowers
in racemes of great size, substance and depth
of color; color a maroon crimson, changing to
a deep purple in tlie old llowers and lasting a
long time, in several cases over a week in good
condition alter being cut. This variety will be
higlily prized when known, on account of its
peculiar liisting qualities, and being so well
adapted to our hot suns and dry atmosphere ;
practical florists understand this.
Prices, $1.00 ench ; S9.00 per doz., good plants;
very strony: plants, house grown, $1.50 each ;
$15.00 per doz.
P. S.— Plants can be had of the undersigned
orj. C. Vaughan, Chicatro; or Phcenix Nur-
sery Co., Bloomington, lU.
CLEMATIS- Standard varieties, nice plants,
J.UOperdoz.; jaS.tiOperlOO; strong heavy plants,
3use grown, leading kinds, $4.00 per doz.,
^tiO.OO per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable for spring sales, $3.00 per 100.
SMILAX— StronR, well hardened seedlings, 75c
per lOu ; $6.00 per lOOO. Free by mail.
F. A. BiXLER, Bloomm^ton, Ills.
ADIANTUM CUNEflTUM.
30,000 Adiantiini Cuneatum, from i% in
pots, J4.0U pel- 100.
30,000 Adiantuiu Cuneatum, extra fine
plants, 4 ill. puts, $8.00 per 100.
10,000 Assorted Ferns, best varieties for flor-
ists use, 2%, 3, 3)^ in. pots, $4.00, $5.00, $7.00
i>er 100.
1,500 Engllsli Ivies, 3% in. pots, $5.00 per 100.
1,500 Vinca Var., 3% in. pots, $6.00 per 100.
10,000 Auipelupsls Veitcliil, hnestoclc, 3 ft.
iH, 3>^, 4 in. iJiits, $3.00. $5,00, $8.00 per lOo!
pots.
I Jaburan Var., J
500 Opliiopogt
JIS.OO per 100.
10,000 Drac^na Indivisa, 3 and 4 in. pots,
, $5.00 and $8,00 per 100.
1,000 Clematis Paniculata, strong Plants.
tliree years old, $15.00 per 100.
50,000 Coleus, 40leadiuK vnrs., 2J^ in. «3.00 per
lOO. $20 per 1000; 314 tn. $6.10 per lUO, $40 per 1000.
2,000 Marguerite Daisies, in bud and flower,
4 in. pots. $8.00, per 100.
5,000 Salvia splendens, 2}^ in. pts. $3.00 per 100:
3)^ in., 86.00 per 100.
3,000 Geraniums, the beat double and single
vars. 2)4, 3, 3J4 i n. pots, $3.00, $6.00, $8.C0 per 100.
5,000 Chrysantliemnms, stock plants, 12 best
larse flowering vars. assorted, $6.00 per 100.
10,000 Chrysantliemnms, best named varie-
ties, 2)^ in. pots, $4.00 per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud and flower, i%, 5 and
6 in. pots, 25c., 40c. and 76c. each.
1,000 Hydrangea Otaksa, fine plants for sum-
merfluwering, 4, 6, 7in. pots, 25c., 50o., 75c. ea.
10,000 Summer Flowering Roses, leading
sorts, 4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100.
^^^Also a large variety of summer flowering
plantsiu large quantities. Liberal discounts
on large orders. Cars to Greenhouses from
93d or 84th Street Ferries.
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
Plusliing & Steinway Aves., ASTORIA, I,.I.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S
Chester County Carnation Society. I
This body met at Kennett Square, Pa ,
April 7, 1894; President Ladley in thi 1
chair.
On behalf of the medal committee J. J .
Styer reported that the necessary altera 1 I
tion in medal bad been made, and on mo
tion it was ordered to be sent to Mr. Fred
Dorner at once. Edward Swayne was ap , a
pointed to write an appropriate letter t( &
accompany same. \
E. D. Darlington made a full report ol
show at Wanamaker'a, which was accepteci
with thanks to the committee, and the re i
port ordered to be filed and published.
Referring to the keeping ot the cutli
blooms the report states: "Friday afternooDi
the second supply of flowers began to arJ
rive, but these were left In the boxes till;
evening when all the flowers were taken
from the stages, sorted, the stems freshlji
cut, and, together with the new arrivals,'
were stood in large buckets ot fresh water.
These were placed on the floor and a tent
made of cloths placed over them. Early
Saturday morning these blooms were
again placed in the vases with fresh water
and the result was the most creditable
show of the three days, nearly all the
flowers remaining fresh and open through-
out the day."
The West Cheater people wanted the So-
ciety to hold an exhibition at that place
during April, but owing to lack of flowers
it was not deemed advisable to do so.
The attention of the meeting was called
to the catalogue of Fall show of the Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society. It was
suggested that the Society Individually
and collectively make a creditable display
at that time.
A number of seedlings were on exhibi-
tion. Chas. Swayne had a very large pink
of good shade ; flower 3^ inches in diame-
ter, and on a very stiff long stem. A cross
of Sweetbrier and Caeisar.
Edward Swayne showed a very large
solid red on stiff stem, which had been, he
said, 24 inches long. Cross of Daybreak
and Caesar. Also a couple of blooms from
stock received from California which came
the nearest to blue of anything we have
yet seen. Rather a bluish gray, but not
very pleasing.
Geo. Love, Lawrence Thompson and
Edw'd Walton also showed seedlings.
Phebe Baker sent a plant or two of
Marie Louise violets from her houses,
which were the picture of health. She has
been growing violets very successfully for
the past flve years. Geo. Love stated he
had seen violet plants in a frame which
had not been disturbed for four years, and
they had given a good crop of flowers this
year.
The subject of ventilation was intro-
duced. Some of the members thought it
best to have the ventilators arranged so as
to lift at the warm end of the house first.
Others said this was no advantage, as the
warm end in the daytime may be the cool
end at night. Also that the cool end
would likely change with the direction o£
the wind. AH agreed that the matter was
a very important one, and that the ventila-
tion should be from end to ead of house,
and preferably on both sides. It was sug-
gested that the coming perfect ventilator
would be raised by pressing an electric
button or buttons, so arranged as to lift
any one ventilator of a house, or all at
once if desired, and without any muscular
exertion on the part of the oparator; be-
sides the whole ventilation could be per-
fectly controlled from the office.
W. R. Shelmire, Secretary.
A Good Whitewash.
Take one and a halt gallons new slacked
lime, sieved, one-half pint good wood
ashes, one-half pint (barrel) salt. Put
these ingredients into a vessel and pour on
boiling water and keep stirring it until
thin enough to use. This makes a nice
whitewash and won't rub off the least bit
when a week old. Try it. — National Stock-
man and Farmer.
Whitewashing with the Spraying Pump.
The use of Bordeaux mixture in the
spraying pump suggests that the machine
can be used to good purpose in spraying
whitewash upon greenhouse roofs, barn
basements and fences. We now apply all
the whitewash upon our larger glass roofs
by means of a "pump and nozzle. The
whitewash is made in the ordinary man-
ner, of lime and water, and is diluted to
about the consistency 01 thin cream. If a
large surface is to be covered, especially if
It IS difficult to reach, a direct-delivery
nozzle, like the Boss, or a common dis-
charge nozzle is used, and the operator
stands several feet away. But It it is de-
sired to cover the surface evenly and
neatly, the McGowen nozzle is most satis-
factory.—JVeui Torlc Experiment Station
Bulletin.
T?HE^ FLORIST'S BXCHANOR
395
BETTER THAN ATOAD.
BUY RUMSEYS SPRAY PUMP
And Free Your Trees From Insects.
RUMSEY&CO.LTD.
Seneca Falls.NY
circulars Free.
Youngstown, O.
Looking through the houses of E. HiP-
PAKD just previous to Easter, I noticed es-
pecially a fine bed of callas, Hamsii m
large number jnst in at the right moment.
A beni-h of that popular and useful daisy,
Snow Crest ; a house of carnation, Edna
Craig, cropping heavily, but plants very
dirty. New Jersey will not open here;
apparently it is out of its element.
The new ventilating machine was shown
me. Tbe improvements consist of a steel
shaft which was formerly cast-iron ; the
attachment is cast in one piece in place ot
two being riveted together ; the arms are
of malleable and wrought Iron, which,
though in appearance thinner than cast,
are really stronger; each being capable of
carrying 500 lbs. weight, perfectly working
on three recently built houses, each 200
feet divided into three sections, adapted
for palms, Meteor, and Perle, respectively.
W. M.
DON'T fumigate:!
USE
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
30 cents a pound.
One pound sufficient for 8 giillpTin nf water,
free onreceipt of
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Faiis, N.Y.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturera of
FLOBISIS' REFRIGEBIiTOeS.
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4ih St, Philadelphia.
Send for Catalogue.
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing Plants with
New Haven, Conn.
Trade has been very good during the
past Easter time, all the stores with one
voice so report.
Several new stores have been opened dur-
ing the last few months. Mrs. ARNOLD, of
Winchester ave., has opened a very nice
one at 1078 Chapel st.
Mr. L. Eehlelst, 311 Howard ave., has
also opened a store in State st.
Hekbekt R. Allen has moved into the
Palladin building where he has a very
nice store and reports trade as first-class.
J N. Champion & Co., 1036 Chapel st.,
are well filled with choice stock ; they re-
port trade as excellent. The same may be
said of the New Yokk Flokal Co., 659
Chapel St.
B Veitch & Sons, Chapel st., have their
greenhouses at the rear of store tilled with
first-class stock of every kind, also at their
greenhouses at Westville, all giving evi-
dence of the highest state of cultivation.
GeokQE McKenzib, 350 George St., is
proud ot his 100 foot rose house; La France,
Mermet, Perle and Bride all looked well.
Four houses are devoted to carnations,
violets and a general assortment of plants
all looking first-class. Another large
house is devoted to grape growmg; the
vines at time of my visit were in full flower
and showed signs of a good set. Outside
everything seemed in good shape.
LUDWIO WOLI-, 82 Dey st., has in his
greenhouses a remarkably fine collection
of amaryllis seedlings from A. Johnsoni,
but in no way are they like the parent ex-
cept that the stripes show here and there.
They vary in color from lightest pink to
darkest crimson, free to flower and of
great size."
THE Elm City Nursekt Co., at their
respective establishments, are very busy
with nursery stock, of which they carry a
first-class line and are doing an extensive
business.
S RlHBEIM, Howard ave., in his four
houses, which are 60 feet long, carries a
fine lot ot choice bedding stock and a gen-
eral collection of plants, including a stock
ot calceolarias, petunias, fuchsias, etc.
Roses and carnations also looked well.
Outside are 200 sashes, rnostly filled with
pansies in splendid condition.
MAX Kkods, 320 Davenport ave., has a
superb lot of carnations in his five houses.
A batch of Lady Emma and Fred. Creigh-
ton, in pots, looked well. The varieties
generally grown are the two mentioned,
and Silver Spray, Lizzie McGowan, and a
big batch of Dorner's seedlings. Max says
he will grow next year the Scott and Rich-
- mond ; thinks Scott beats Albertini.
Smith T. Bradley, corner ot Grand and
Hatwater sts., grows carnations well.
Daybreak, Silver Spray and Tidal Wave
unusually good, some of them showing
stems 20 to 26 inches. He also has a nice
batch of Dorner's seedlings. Other houses
filled with palms, etc., look very well.
Trade is good here. J, W.
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 Otis St., off Summer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
...H EM WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS E1CCH«WCE
335 E*sr'aW=sI^''^^**NEW YORK.
bostonTlorist letter co.rs'ssrjs
Sizes IK and 2 inch, ?2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
our New Script Letter, $4.00 per 100.
SNOW RUSIIL
JF'G.GO
Make the Finest
Cheapest Rustic \
on the market.
FLORISTS'
BASKETS
Ij AND STANDS
OUR SPECIALTY.
J 34 Bank Street,
W&TERBURY, CONN.
Send for List nnii Prices.
F. E. MCALLISTER,
Special Agent,
22 »ey Street, NBW YORK.
muir, iin-v iai-inYi'> innrlp in two sections, one for eacli l.-..,
™miii Koo^^^cify sSeT and varnlsliea giveu i
^Ifrhflrot nrdfir nf nOn letters.
With first order of 500 letters
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON
ir'sj-
..79 lake St., Chicago, III.
8- S^SS»NN Ph arte bh a Pa POBTIAND SEED CO., m 2(1 St., Portland, OrOR
I: ^^^SeST^LT* c6\;i034Ma;Let1?., Piina. I J. A. SmMERS, Toronto, Ont. (Agt. for Canada.
Address N. F. MCCARTHY. Treasurer and Manaeer, I Music Hall Place-
Factory, 13 Oreen Street. Meution Paper. BOSTON. MASS.
HAVE YOU
direct competition in your
business?
If so, it's apt to be sharp,
no doubt, and taxes you to
Iseep apace or ahead of it.
One of the best helps to
do so lies in your making
use of a set of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
in taking orders of your
customers. They pay their
cost quickly, in increased
profits, too.
DAN'L B.LONG, Publisher, Buffalo, N.Y,
,THE BEST FERTILIZER j
JOHN J. PEIERS, Iflfr. 30 Borden Ave. Long Island City. N. If.
396
The Florist's Exchanoe.
NOTICE
The co-partnership heretofore existinsr be-
tween Frank Holznaqle anrt John Noel,
aoinsr business under the tirm name of
Holznaqle & Noel, at Hishland Park. Mich-
igan, was on the 19th day of March dissolved
by mutual consent. F. Holznatfle assumes all
accounts both Dr. and Cr., and thte business
will in the future be carried on by the under-
signed. FEANK HOLZNAGLE,
Highland Park, Wayne Co., Mich.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (S words), each
WANTED, position In retail florist store, flrst-
■ class on desien work ana decorations. Can
fui-nish best New York references. O. P., Exchange
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
^.,. ^^- Anne Cottage, all in ffood
condition, near depot, IB minutes from New
\ ork City. Terms reasonable. Address B.,
care of Florists' Exchange."
FOR SAI^E.
A thrivinir Florist's Business in a growine
town of 50OO inhabitants in central Missouri
I he only florists establishment there. Two
greenhouses, three acres of ground and a hand-
some residence. Annual net profits S3,00O, and
hl^i^S ?^^''? '"creased. Price $8,000. Owners
nealth is bad and he must leave before another
winter. For further particulars address
E. H. MICHEL, St. Loul8, IWIo.
WHEN WRrriNG MEMTIQN THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGe
in Kose and cut flower fjrowi'nff." AI references
Open May 1. Please address, b\ E., Box 483, Westerly!
CITUATION wanted bv practical rose crower- ex-
^ ^elleut reference as to ability. M. A. w., N; ack,
gITUATION wanced by reliable sinirlo man as
foreman, or to take charee iif a department.
15 years experience, wholesale and retnij, good oro-
paeatorandRrowerof cut flowers, ferns, palms and
general florist stock. Responsible position the last
three years, good references. Address Eastern,
atelnway p. o.. L. I.
QARDBNER and Florist, flrst-class, single 2S
wants situation, as foreman or assistant, ci m-
merclal place, competent In all branches. Best
references. Address A. P., General Post Office,
urooklyn, N. Y.
CITUATION wanted by young German American
l^„^??™ ?'"• "'"> 1" rears experience In the
seed, bulb and plant business. Would go on the road
;i;,™'"S,'"i' '°', town ""competent to take entire
"p'^L'fS.S'^.il"!!;' ,?"?.'=Ji».!'S;_'!h., -Al references.
FOR SAl,E.
From one to fltteen acres of land, with
southern slope. One block from depot at
Valley Park, a suburb of St. Louis. A very
suitable location for a florist growing cut
flowers tor St. Louis market. Twelve trains
each way daily. Two e-tpress companies.
Plenty of water. Price low. Terms easy.
For further information address
B. H. MICHEL, St. Louis, Mo.
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
A suitable place for a Florist or Market
R^;f„'^'i'"v'''!"fl^''"= "' ^^ ^<"^^^ good land.
Cottage of eight rooms, with dry cellar, also
Barn, Greenhouse, 80 ft. by U ft. Heated bv
Weathered Hot Water Apparatus, all in good
order. Finest markit in the world fordisposing
of all produce, both in Summer and Wintei"
Tlie property is situated quite close to the City
of Newport, E. I. For terms, etc., address
A. PRESCOTT, BAKER,
ISellevue Avenue, Newport, R, I.
QARDENBR and florist, single, German, age 27
wishes a situation, experienced in all uardenine
work ana greenhouses. Best references. Gardener
86 Alyea street, Newark, N. T.
glTUA'TION wanted. May 1, by a thorough, prac
y tlcal florist, German, single, with lots ot push, as
gireman 15 years experience, best reference-
Please address Push," .,n„„_=_._, .^ >;?
W A NTEn 7° 'ease, two or three Green
a i; \riy houses, with Dwelling, near
Brooklyn, N. Y., preferred. Please send terms
HENBI BEAnLIEU, Woodliaven, N. Y.
WHEW WnrriHC MEMTIOM THE FLWB ST'S EXCHAWGE
W A IVTEn "-ITTLE GEM CALLA SE
»» Ai» J. JVJJ SPOTTED LEAF CALLA
or seeds. DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE
Booted cuttings of named DAHLIAS in variety.
S. J. GALLOWAY, Eaton, Oliio.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALE.
Greenhouse Establishment and Store.
The plant consists o£ seven greenhouses
100 feet long, two sheds and iine office, 1^
acres of ground, situated close between
two cities of 30,000 inhabitants.
Satisfactory reason given for selling
Apply at
Lilium Harrisii in Southern California.
Edttor Flnrists' Bxchanae :
Your remarks in the Florists' Ei-
OHANGE of March 34, regarding Lilium
Harriaii, impels me to ask why cannot
Southern California supply the demand
tor Lilium Harrisii and Lilium longi-
flornm? I do not know o£ any one at
present growing them to any extent, but
there IS no reason why they should not be
grown m California, on the coast, as well
as Bermuda. I have grown them for years
m limited quantity for my own use, and
they are raised in all the gardens round
about. They increase very fast, make
magiiificent bulbs, and I have never yet
found any trouble with them. The bulbs
are firm and of first quality, and I think
they could be grown almost as easily as
the calla.
We plant them about the first of Febru-
ary and the bulbs ripen in June. The
great question now in California with
those desiring to go into the culture of
bulbs and seeds is what shall we grow and
where shall we find our market ? There
are many who won Id be glad to grow these
bulbs. It IS too late to do anything this
season, but another year I will use my in-
mi?™ '° i°'3u<=e parties to grow them.
There are quite a number of other bulbs
which can be successfully grown in Cali-
, "i-.j,''^*°y °f ^^^ Japan lilies do
.splendidly here ; hyacinths, especially the
Roman, increase fast, and make fine bulbs-
narcissus of all kinds are as easily growri
as potatoes. They make splendid bulbs,
and are more easily handled than any
other bulbs we grow. Gladiolus also does
remarkably well and makes fine bulbs
Tulips, crocus and lily of the valley do not
do well. I have never known any one to
grow them successfully since I have been
'°.*°\S'*t6. and I have experimented
with them a great many times myself
I do not know how the bulbs above men-
tioned do back from the coast where the
bummers are hot and dry. The coast
climate is admirably adapted to lilies, and
1 reel quite confident that hyacinths could
be successfully grown.
TT ^ „ Theodosia B. Shepherd.
Ventura, Cal.
HENRY F. MICHELL'S SEED STORE,
1018 MARKET ST., PHILA, PA.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED
l„{^in!l°'f';'if'' florist, German, must understand
taking full charge of establishment of 13
houses. Must have references. Apply
W.. careof Michell's Seed Store.
1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRrriHO MEHTIOW THE rtORiar-S EXCMANOr
WANTED.
General Nursery Foreman of long and varied
experience. Must be practical and Miceessful
m the growing of flowers (or market and a
flrst-class fern palm and general plamgrmver
Apply, with references, which must be A 1.
SUNSET, care of Elombts' Exobange.
W^ANTED.
grtentaifsl*" On" 1^"^^? o''.™'"' commercial
fereennouse. One that has had some exneri-
encewith orchids preferred. Must have good
references, sober and good worke?. Addrlss
DB. GEO. W. LITTLE, Glens Falls, N. Y.
VHEN WRITIWG MENTION THE FtORIST'S EKCHAHOE
ex?e°T,??^ T7 ""^'^ '^ '"' ^^^ '" advertising
except in a large way. Que might as well
thl 'flo'-'t ''^?i'=^°* P^'='^''8« of feeds from
the florist will not grow as well as the
same seed bought in bushel quintities
^''Zi^°'"^ S''^'* and plant it in good soff:
Lnd nn f iT?n'*^' ^''^^ " ^""^ advertisement
and put It m a good paper.— Prijiter's Ink.
Insertion will be given in this column
Z.t!'<">mmu,nlcaUoiis free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sdrily reflect our oidh.
Revievy of Newr Carnations.
Editor Florists' Exchange:
^IV^lH^^ Mr Ward in your last issue
we wish to state that our assertion that he
ordered Bouton d'Or at our place after
viewing the house is correct ; and that he
said at same time that became prepared
not to order Bouton d'Or we affirm Mr
v^lf rh,!? iT"'^ ^°, "^ ™'"'* "'^« after his
visit that he would take the 1,000 Bouton
d Or provided we took stock from him to
full amount, which we agreed to do ; but
h^d l*"/, I "■""'■ J''^ <"•<'" ^as booked and
had rea ly nothing to do with the first
transaction.
As to the color of Bouton d'Or we will
leave it for others to judge. That Bouton
d'Or resembles Golden Triumph in habit
we deny. The best possible proof is the
&^°r^fS?;'? "l^^t^ appeared in Flohists'
liXCHAHGE, which was taken in first part of
i^'^u^n 5°*^ J^" P'a'^'s "'ere thoroughly
disbudded. This will show how muSh it
resembles Golden Triumph in habit If
fh! " R IS necessary ot being performed on
\^ A Review of New Carnations" as Mr
h.lt JVu '' '?' " ^'^°"''l ^^ <lone to the
best of the performer's judgment. That
this was not the case in Mr. Ward's re-
Jl^J'J ''°'°. ^-^ °° question, as we had
the pleasure of viewing some of the varie-
ties he mentions at three different places
this past Winter, and there is lots of room
for criticism on some that Mr. Ward has
let off lightly. Still further, thisgentl^-
nSn? ^u^" ^-T^ P"'"'"- These are the
points he omits, and we claim his is not a
jn-st " P^Iew of new carnations. "
Jilatbush. DAiLLEDonzE hKos.
Floricultural Art Society.
Editor Flm-isW Exehanae:
There are so very many societies and
clubs in the florists' trade that it would
seem absurd to propose another, only for
the fact that most ot those already or-
gaiiized are for social purposes mainly, and
Oo little in the way o£ education. Florists'
Clubs that do nothing but talk about the
weather are of little attraction to the
stutlent of floriculture. II the Florists'
Clubs of the United States would combine
and gather the Flora of each state and
have them placed in one grand central
herbarium, it would do more good than
all that has been said and done for the past
generation. It the Literary Committee of
each club would induce capable men to
write on educational subjects, and have all
these essays centriilized m a National Li-
brary, we would flnd that the present
generation are vastly more intellectual
than they appear, and they wouldmoreen-
lighten the dark corners, and hand to pos-
terity a grand volume of the energy of to-
day ! And why have we not got a National
Botanic Garden and experimental station
where all plant life could be seen and
learned of ? -To be sure we have a Society
of American Florists, but it is an apathetic
body, occasionally awakening to eniov the
murmurings of the social waves. Why
have we been so indifferent to the appoint-
ment ot park commissioners in our large
cities? Should we not interest ourselves
in having good men in such positions >
ibese are not theoretical problems, they
are not ideals resting on imagination, but
they are all necessities which could be ac-
complished by a little energy on the part
of those concerned.
But to return to my flrst intention of
suggesting the formation of a Floricul-
tural Art bociety ; we are in great need of
such a society, the annual kicking over
judging art exhibits at our shows could be
made an unknown occurrence if ludees
were selected froni this society; besides
the society could oflfer awards that would
cause more interest among retailers There
are very many things awaiting the action
of such a body; for instance, judgment on
anH "nTf "H,^ books on floriculturat art
and floral photographs published, which
too often do not represent the standard ot
American floricultural art of to-dav We
need some means of preserving by illustra-
tion the works of art that arellmost daily
being made by the florists throughout the
C9untry, the best of which should only be
given out for the benefit of the trade Per-
haps a medal given for the best photo of
decoration once or twice a year, would
bring to notice many magnificent pictures
that are at present lost. The same with
designs. And there is no reason why the
florist in the country town should not he
able to see what is the style in flowers in
the large cities. I believethe horticultural
press would gladly assist in educating the
profession by co operation with such a
society.
As to the membership of an Art Society,
it should be governed by the principle of
an other Art bocieties, and no one should
belong to it but those who have won their
way by their own creations. I would like
to see a few of the boys in New York who
have honestly earned the title of floral
artist, come together and organize a
society, whose opinion on floricultural art
matters would be recognized throughout
the world. Jas. I. DONLAN.
Otaheite Orange.
Editor Florists' Exchcmge:
I observe that the Otaheite orange comes
in for a share of attention by your corres.
pondents. Our Florida friends who raise
plenty of fine oranges have no use for a
third or fourth-class fruit like the Otaheite.
I would never gather it when I had plenty
of better oranges. But when one has no
other he can cut a round hole in one end of
the fruit, bruise it well, and suck out as
good orange juice as can be found any-
where, although he must take care not to
press out any of the bitter pulp. I notice
^t^?-"''!''!,™? ^""'^ even grown people
-myself moluded-make frequent visits to
our big tree of Otaheite as long as one of
the oranges remain. A Japanefe circular
describes Otaheite as inedible, and so
"'mI n'"°i-^'rS!''i''^!? °' '"'^ °™°e6 country.
My first Otaheite tree was a pot raised
plant from a greenhouse. It kept growing
and bearing loads of good looking, little
fin.^f^^^ I !^«.P' gluing it larger tubs till,
anally, 1 set it m the open ground. There
It became so large as to cover about one
hundred and seventy-flve square feet of
ground and bore an enormous crop, surelv
not less than four thousand oranges. Then
a cold snap killed it to thegrouncf, anddur-
ing the last two years it has been killed
back more than it has grown so as to really
recede in size. I had a lot also in nursery
rows. They grew faster than any other
orange trees on the premises, where we
T.tli %A "^ ^""^"J" ■^'arieties. But last Jan-
uary 24 we got one of the coldest spells
that we ever have-such as only come Snce
in eight to twelve years— the thermometer
Itl.^ w l""' "u^ ^^ degrees above zero
=,fil . ^» 'i^'^e been wanting to have just
such a test on our different varieties of
oranges to prove whether we have a variety
tnat la to make an orange country of
that ._ „„ .^„
Southern Texas.
Well, our small Otaheite trees in nursery
rows were everyone killed totally. Our old
f™1f ^^"^ '^ ?•'"«'! ■'o^'i t° where the
fou?!nchII. " '^'*'"«*^'^ of about three or
Our Oonshiu orange trees are not injured.
?es?rl?/"'w^\''™ badly bitten, bit not
destroyed We have two varieties that we
imported from Japan that are injured less
than Tangerine. They came as a mixture
among our Oohshiu. >iiiji.ouie
„o^°'^^''f'l ™'>c>ou'- northern friends may
value Otaheite for house decoration, I am
^n^rVr ZYl **"** """"."S "^«s« Japanese
sorts we have something that will gain a
place in every collection at the North for
that purpose. We refer flrst to the Oon-
shiu, which IS probably the hardiest edible
°hu^E^ "r.'?." natural dwarf, and when
budded on Citrus trifoliata becomes still
more dwarfed in habit, so as to make ex-
cellent material for house culture Also
It IS a superior fruit. '•■loo,
»t"'Jw^'.^°°"'^ t'\'7'"'* °* '■''P^'i growth that
at two years old blooms and produces small
pear-shaped oranges all Summer. Fruit is
one whful'"'^'' '^it ''*'«' of good flavor to
one who likes a rather sour orange
JMext and last we found one tree that,
^I^ h"""^'^™' radiatesinsmall branches
reminding one ot the habit of the golden
Arbor vitas having no central stem. It
0 dTThef.,*-?'*"' "y ?^" (»t two years
flivL ^ ^^*™*'^^ '^''^ °f *« "S°al formand
S^I ' j^^ °°' ''''"«,?'■ ">'in good-sized cher-
ries. It was a solid mass of these small
n^f^f *" T~J''^"'t'' iil|Pntians. As a house
S,fth„',Jf °v"°,'. ''e'"'™ " would ever be
without fruit after once coming into bear-
ing. In hardiness it comes next to Oon-
» Sv„,i?™ ^°™ ^''^* '' ''' going to become
a favorite as a house plant at the North,
and as a yard plant in the South.
We have no names with these two last
described varieties. Of course, I could get
the Japanese names, but I think I will give
the two I think I shall call the Daisy; the
last described Ithmk I shall call the Pearl.
1 have refused $100 for this tree. We shall
work from them all this year.
Nursery, Tex. G. Ondekdonk.
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The Klorist's Exchange;
Latest Novelties in Sweet Peas,
The twelve new varieties whicli were
tried by the writer last Summer are
a good criterion for judging Mr. Eckford's
work on this flower. He offered to the
trade only six of these last year, but as a
special favor sent the entire twelve to the
writer. In addition to six offered the year
before, it seemed like an almost incredible
production of new varieties, and was a
bold challenge to the flower public to
judge his work.
The following are the names and fuller
descriptions of the twelve seen in this
country for the first time last Summer :
Blashing Beauty, a soft, light pink,
about the same shade as the Mrs. Glad-
stone, but of the larger, expanded form;
Duke of Clarence, rosy-claret, like the
Purple Prince and Monarch in form, but
more of a wine color than either of those;
Emily Eokford, a reddish mauve when it
flrst opens, and on the first day closely re-
sembles the Dorothy Tennant, but they
part company in color after that, and the
former then approaches, as Mr. Eckford
says, a true blue — it is characteristic of
all the blue sweet peas that they are not
blue till about the third day; Firefly, the
intensest scarlet-crimson variety we have
yet had, and of excellent size; Gaiety, sup-
posed to be a white flower striped and
flaked with bright, rosy lilac, but with us
part of the blossoms have a clear red stripe,
and the rest have had very faint lilac
markings— it either does not hold to the
description or is not remarkable; Lady
Beaconsfield, not a loud variety, but of
very high quality, remarkable for its prim-
rose-yellow wings, and having a soft, sal-
mon-blush standard; Lady Penzance, one
of the most striking and pleasing of all,
the entire flower being a beautiful lace-
work of bright rose-pink, and of improved
size; Ovid, another pink variety with mar-
gins of deeper rose; Peach Blossom, a bufif-
pink, the buff on the standard fading al-
most into white; Royal Robe, a delicate
pink of fine form, but slightly different
from Blushing Beauty; Stanley, a deep
maroon, and promised to be a large flower,
which it probably is in England, but with
us has been no improvement on the Bore-
atton; Venus, a beautiful salmon-buff, and
the best variety out this year.
A year ago we could hardly judge of the
six varieties then offered as novelties, l)ut
this year we have seen just what they
are. These are the Dorothy Tennant, Her
Majesty, Ignea, Lemon Queen, Mrs. Eck-
ford and Waverly. The Mrs. Eckford leads
the list, and is a primrose-yellow of splen-
did form. Her majesty is a beautiful rose,
a shade softer than the Splendor, and
larger. Lemon Queen hardly holds to its
name, because in twenty-four hours it has
faded into white, but it is large. Dorothy
Tennant is a fine mauve several shades
deeper than the Countess of Radnor.
Waverly at first can hardly be told from
Captain of the Blues, but while the latter
changes into blue, the former holds its
rosy-claret color. Ignea is a crimson-
scarlet, a shade deeper than Pirefiy.
This may be said, that the last two year's
introductions prove that Mr. Eckford has
mastered the problem of improving the
sweet pea. We want them as fast as he
can give them to us. At the same time,
the demand for the entire list will he con-
fined to only a few seed-houses, and here
and there a collector of varieties. Every-
body who wants fine sweet peas ought to
have some of them.
One of the twelve which the writer tried
last Summer, the six which will for the
flrst time beoffered to the trade this season
are the Lady Penzance, Stanley, Royal
Robe, Lady Beaconsfield, Ovid, and IPeach
Blossom.
No truly fair judgment can be passed
on these unless they are grown under as
favorable conditions as they have been in
England. The writer feels enthusiastic in
their praise, even under the somewhat un-
favorable conditions of a severe New Eng-
land climate. But his own success did not
equal that of some grown in one of the
Pacific States. There they took on larger
size and were far more prolific. One
season is not sufficient to try them, for they
need to be acclimated. Another thing:
many people are willing to pay the price of
Mr. Eckford's novelties, but they want to
know how to succeed in germinating and
bringing them into bloom. No seedsman
can put the shadow of any warrant on his
high-bred seed. The buyer must take far
more risk on it than on any common seed.
In appearance, the more one pays for sweet
pea seed, the more worthless it looks.
This is the price we pay for a good thing,
and we must bestow fourfold more care on
it to bring it to anything.
How shall this seed be treated ? It is
often small, shriveled seed of low germinat-
ing power, and has come from a milder
climate than ours. We can trust our
plump acclimated seed in the early Spring
ground, but notthese.
The main point is in germinating them.
Get them an inch high and they can be
transplanted with safety. I shall use next
year eight-inch flower pots to start them.
Do not germinate them in a hot-house or a
super heated room. They need just a little
milder condition than they would get
out-doors. Plant them the time of planting
out-doors, and as soon as they are aii inch
high set them right out, unless they seem
to need a little hardeningofl. I transplan t-
ed mine this year about the third week in
April, which would ordinarily be late for
this latitude. Of course, seed of low ger-
minating power needs to be favored with
extra heat to force it a little, but as soon
as it starts it should be held back rather
than forced. lo order to have sweet peas
bloom abundantly, we must make haste
slowly.
In sowing the seeds in pots, use a garden
soil that will not bake too hard. The
depth at which they are planted in the
house is not as important as out-doors,
since the reason for shallow planting out-
doors is that the sun's warmth may reach
the seed.
The drainage and porous nature of pots
keep the soil from being over water-soaked .
Let the sun supply the heat. This expen-
sive seed does not germinate very uniform-
ly, so that care is needed in picking out
plants not to injure others just sprouting.
In no case break the pea from the young
seedling, and usea dibber in transplanting,
so as to give the tap root its natural
depth.
After they are properly transplanted
they are hardy enough, and nothing but
cut-worms need be feared.
Selectlns a few A^arieties.
Everybody used to have the Paint-
ed Lady ; but now the popular favorite is
the Blanche Ferry, or its Boston synonym,
BlushingBride. Theseand the Blue-edged
Butterfly make a pleasing bouquet.
But you asked for the best ten or twelve
of the cheaper varieties ; to give you a good ,
economical row, I would name Adonis,
Black, Blanche Ferry, Butterfly, Captain
Clarke, Carmine Invincible, Crown Prin-
cess of Prussia, Imperial Blue, Indigo
King, Mrs. Gladstone, Mrs. Sankey, Queen
of the Isles. If yon want to add another
twelve without much more cost, I would
say, Apple Blossom, Boreatton, Captain of
the Blue, Countess of Radnor, Duchess of
Edinburgh, Miss Hunt, Orange Prince,
Primrose, Princess Beatrice, Princess of
Wales, Senator and Splendor.
If you want a few of the very choicest of
sweet peas up to date, take the following
list : —
Blanche Ferry, Blushing Beauty, Boreat-
ton, Counte-ss of Radnor, Dorothy Tennant,
Firefly, Her Majesty, Lady Penzance, Mrs.
Eckford, Mrs. Sankey, Orange Prince,
Venus.— from All About Sweet' Peas.
Foreign Notes.
Mr. George Hardy, an enthusiastic culti-
vator of orchids, died at his residence at
Timperley, Cheshire, England, on March
26, aged 62 years. The name of Hardy is
commemorated in several varieties of Cat-
tleyas, viz.: C. Hardyana, C. Mossite
Hardyana and C. Triansei Hardyana.
The death is announced of M. Francois
Delaux, at Toulouse, France, on March
3. He was in his 80th year, and was the
father of M. Simon Delaux, the well-known
French chrysanthemum raiser, who has
suffered a double loss in the death of his
wife also, who expired suddenly on March
10. She assisted her husband for twenty
years back in his great chrysanthemum
work.
Promised Chktsanthemum Novelties.
— A new anemone of a velvety blood red
color is catalogued by Louis Lacroix ; and
M. Boucharlat, who sent out Etoile de
Lyon, announces the distribution of
several gigantic varieties, Aug. Pelissier,
Mad. Gindre and Cardinal Vaughan being
the most worthy. Among M. Ernest Cal-
vat's seedlings isLeColosseGrenoblois, de-
scribed by a writer in Journal of Horti-
culture as " an enormous flower. For
mere size there is nothing like it ; the color
is a rosy white striped lilac." Mme. Carnot,
a large white Japanese, from the same
raiser, is also said to be promising.
New Iberia, La.
,.Irs. RoBEKT Brown has been confined
to her bed for the past three weeks with a
very severe attack of the grippe.
Montreal.
Mr. Jos. Bennett, who has so accept-
ably filled the position of correspondent
for the Florists' Exchange in this city
for some time past, having been compelled
through pressure of business to relinquish
the work, his place will be taken by Mr.
Walter Wilshire, a gentleman well known
and respected in florist circles.
Decision of General Appraisers.
Plants.— Iris Angelica, Peesica, and
Panonia free. Before the U. S. General
Appraisers at New York, March 5, 1804,
in the matter of the protest of Messrs. R.
J. Goodwin's Sons, against the decision of
the collector of customs at New York.
Opinion by Ijunt, General Appraiser.
We find- (1) That Messrs. R. J. Good-
win's Sons imported into the port of New
York, August 29, 1893, certain merchandise
which was assessed for duty at 20 per cent,
ad valorem under paragraph 282, New
Tariff, and which is claimed to be free
under paragraph 699, New Tarifl.
(3) That said merchandise consists of
bulbs and bulbous roots not edible, of
flowering plants known as Iris angelica,
Persica, and Pavonia.
We hold that the same are entitled to
free entry under paragraph 699, New Tariff,
as claimed, and sustain the protest.
TO MilKX; ROOM
Will sell 400,000 SJg' inch special
size FLOWEK POTS, at $6.00
per 1000, with a discount on 5,000,
10,000 or 20,000 lots. Just the
thing for the Rose grower. This
is a bargain. Order early.
FRED. ANDERSON, Long Island GIty, N. Y.
CmiROIIGIItDEIimfS
Iteceived HIGHEST AWARD at
PAEIS, MELBOURNE and
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Received HIGHEST AWARD at COLUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTil BROS.,
109 and 111 Beokman Street, NEW YORK CITT.
WHEN WRlrrNG MENTION THE FLORIST S EXCHANGE
SCOLLAY'S
IMPROVED
PUTTY BULB,
For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
PmENT PLifsPRINKLER
For sale by your Seedsman,
or sent, post-paid for $1,00.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalog'ue.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superioi
iraaJity of Pota in unlimited quantities,
Catalogues and price lists furnished or
application.
A. H. HB^VS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS,
WHEW WRiTIWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far th(
DBMt machine In the market. Don'tbuy a Ventt
later until you have seen my Illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free. Riving prlf
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer u
Siner. Address
EI- EI- N^N/^OI l=".
Box II4-, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
STANDARD FLOWER
IPOTS.
r.S.?i """' "^!"- "". f'"' ™''' "itli -order until
liivlher notice. A large stock on hand. All
orders receive prompt attention. AitoodstronBPOt.
PBICE LIST irOR ANY NtTMBEB.
IH inch pots, per 1000 $3.00
2 ' " 3.26
2« " "3 50
2« " •• (.00
§,, ! " ■'■""
3« '• " 7.2,5
J " •• U.0O
5 " " 13.80
6 " " 22.00
8 inch pots,
10
11
12
14
16
,„ ^ Lawn
per lOO, $5.0(
15 00
20.0(
40.0(
•• 75.00
7 " " 35.00
HnnslnB T»»..
7 inch, per dozen.... $0.75
Cylinders for Cat Flowers.
i)x5 inch, per dozen, $1.00
HILPINGBR BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST EOLKEE & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24tli
Street, New york City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
Neponset Flower Pots
ARE SOLD AS FOLLOWS :
Terms— Net cash with order. It ordered ship-
ped by freight, add SO cents cartage.
Packed in Gross Weight
Size Crates of per lOOO pots PerlOO Pe
2if inch. ...1,000. ...aboutaO lbs... .«0 35 S2 00
3M " ....1,000.... •• 83 " .... 30
3 " .,..1,000.... " 34 " .... as
S'/z " ,...1,000,... " 45 " .... 50 4 00
4 ■ .... 500.... " 76 " .,., 60 5 00
5 " ,... 600..,. " 100 " .... 90 8 3
0 " .... 500.... " 150 " .... 150 13 3
Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than lull crates at 100 rates.
Vov fui-tlier detail, see previous special adver-
tisements.
AUGUST RJJLKER & SONS, M'f'rs Agents,
136 West 24th Street,
P. 0. Station E, NEW YORK.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORI!
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
s?,""*- L. HARRIS & SON ss liberty st.. new i
SH, ■■■ ■•ni«ni«7 «> ^SJt^f Bet. Bronditiij and fhurcb
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticiiltural Irclijtects aoil Hot-water [ogineer
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
dn;rt1,^t?||fifs°L°c=cVs^s?r^?h\°'i^=RYc^^^^^^^^
tgr^e^lSL^t'onl S?S?" ^"l"* Conrad Breitschwerth. The busYnelf^Sirbe c'inaSctrf al "ere.
totore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand tor our goods We have acrorri
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities ale now prepaS to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are tufninlout the best and most
serviceable ilower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intentfoS to lead in furTher
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patrlnlge in the belief tha° we can sipplyjust
what is needed at a price and i
— e know you will give
satisfactory to s
id for price list and samples and
Mention papef.^
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, H.Y.
<rHE Klorisx's Exchange,
399
'. LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
ORTICULTURtL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
tf Steam aiifl Hot Water Heating Engineers.
Plans and Estimates furnished on application.
GREINHOOSE HEITIIIG IHD HNTIIITING,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
[enticn paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue
.ORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington-on-Hudsoni N. Y.
pitching^ X^Go
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron 'Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
Perfect Drainage Bench Tile "
SKND 4C. POSTAGE FOR II.r.USXIlAXKD CAXAI.OGtJE.
SPRAY.
t^talil'b ^^
T>ouble Acting >iS;
« Excelsior bpray-
\l ing Outhtb prevent
"LeafBligbtifc Wormy
Fruit Injures a heav;
yield of all Fruit an«
Vegetabloi crops The
f andf. in use Send 6 cts — ,
■-^ cataluiine and full treatise
1^ nn Hntaving. Ctrcularsfiee.
i WIH.STAHLMiincy.lll.l
PAINT ™i IS PAIMT
DO YOU WANT SOME?
HENRY DBCKBK, FlOKIST,
Greenhouses, 220, 232, and 224 Centre St.
Orange, N. J., March 29, 1894
Mr. B. Hammond:
Dear Sir— I would like you to send me 50 gal-
lons of white paint to paint dwelling inside and
out. The paint you sent me last year stands
better on greenhouses than any I have ever
used before. Respectfully, ^^^^^^^
Another Florist's Word.
If I had $600.00 to lay out for paint it would
Eo for Hammond's Cottage Colors.
H. M. BEADtET, Derby, Conn.
IE you use paint or putty, we make
paint for all purposes. Putty hard and
soft. Delivered at your B.R. station any-
where In America.
mmwi urn irks,
FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
aet our mgurea before buying Olass. - - HBtUnates X^eely Given.
P, O. BOX 11»0.
FOUKDED IS&O,
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
05 "Warren Street & 46, 48 & 60 College Place,
One Bloo]£ from 6th and Btli Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS f^ I -^. ^
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., et
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
Champion ncubators
' BROODERS
WRITE FOR CflTALOSUE
i7\M0aS J^F'G.(p.^
™?'"=IJI' CHICASO.a.S^A.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the paoMug and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
r^...^ . ,.... • r.iu.1 r./-kTTI7r>\/ r^n JIS, 718, 71V, 710, Wharton street,
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., philadeiphia, pa.
. _-. ._..B.^o (Pearson Street, below Jacltson Avenue, Long Island City, N. T.
WAREHOUSES \ Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
The Clipper
Sash Bar
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating; Macliine.
The Florist's friend in
working- and prices.
WHEN WRrriNG MEHTIQH THB FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE
VICTORY !
VICTORY !
No repairs for 5 years;
no chains to break, as is' the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
gstiO-^AT-ix, Ola-io.
J3
1 )r butted
glass.
I \d Putty
equired.
b solute ly
's ind proof.
, I ast long-
1, cost less, ^
Arti ' ' 0^ 'setter ^
r^^ > » I antheold ^
I shione
• Crlen House
\'t^FTER.
NO Putty
iof. Pro-
_ re ssive
I ists every-
re are us-
I 'lem. Cor-
' pondence
^. DUcited,
I \o trouble
I 3 gi
1 lans
I stimate
. )r other
RCOUIRED. -
-Vi. It"
..„. 1 -CLj.i ijok^s
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.
LOCKLAND, OHIO
NEPONSET FLOWER POTS
OF WRTERPROOF PftPER, LIGHT, DORABLE, UNBREftKftBLE AND CHEAP.
TOMATO GROWERS have used them with success and
proved their appreciation by repeated orders.
CABBAGE GROWERS have tried them and duplicated
their orders.
Sold on their merits and not on tlieir antiquity.
WHOLESALE 1 AUGUST "«>"-KEf 'i?""^'
AQEKTS, 1 or H. & J JAROUHAR.
MARKET GROWERS of Verbenas, Alyssum, Colons,
and other plants which do not shun moisture, have used
them extensively in repeated seasons.
RECOMMENDED for light and safe packing of tender and
valuable plants; for the marketing of Ferns, Dutch
Bulbs, Lily of the Valley and the like.
COST about forty per cent, less than earthern pots and weigh
considerably lighter, thus saving in first cost and
freight.
For PRICE MST and further particulars address
New York, P.
Forldoz. 2MlHi 2JJI5^ sH: 3}im^ ^5^ ^^°TZ7]^--'l' o»
F. W. BIRD & SONS, Manufacturers, EASTWALPOLE, MASS
R0Y4L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
IHE Rim (lllll OF BOILER
For a Greenhouse.
400
Thk Klorist's Exchanoe.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. A I, I, EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealsr in
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 24th St.,NewYerfe.
Orders br mall or telegraph promptly att«nd9d
to. Telephone CaU, 1006 18th Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
%wm\ rioRisT,
940 Broadway, New Tork.
.... Established 1887. . . .' . |
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
13 West 87tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
L, 932 18th ST.
gS«!<S«KSK>!S«!-»K ■SS^<5«KiSn«--«K-K=S>-Sfi^i«H«!5
■4 BURNS & RAYNOR,
i Wholesale Florists
I 49 WEST 28tli SXBEET,
i NEW YORK.
^ We lead in American Beauty, |
% Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Siith Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART.
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., NeTT Tork.
Telephone CaU, 1307 3Sth St.
.Ul lEinds of RoseB, Violets and Carnations a I
ft specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 24tU St., NEW YORK.
ED'WARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York,
The Bride* Mermet and American
Beanty* Special ttes.
PRANK D. HUNTER,
CUT * FLOWERS,
51 W. 30th St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
Wt^olesale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^~NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
My specialty at present is liVHITE LILAC ,• just the
thing for wedding decorations.
RosEa — American Beauty.
ijBennett, Cusin
Bon Silene
^ Bride, Mermet. . . .
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gontier....
Perle, NiphetOB Hoste
8ouv.de Wootton . . .
Ulrich Brunner ....
Watteville
AjJlANTUMH
Abpaeagds
BOTJVAnDIA
Callar
OAKNATIONB- Helen Keller. .
Daybreak, Edna Craig
Scott, Albertini
SlcrmKIng
Ophelia, Sweetbrier...
McGowan, Michigan. . ,
Other fancy sorts.
Daffodils
Daisies
FREESIA
Heliotkopk
Htaoinths
LlLIUM Habbibh
Lily of the Valley.
MlQNONKTTK
Naboissub
Pahsikb
New Yobk Boston
Aprilll!, 1894 Aprilll ,1891,
ta.OO to$26.00
2.0a to 5.UCI
1. 00
2.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.00
3.O0 to 8.00
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 lo 8.00
2.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to 3-00
1.00 to
6.00 to
2.00 to E.OO
.76 to 1.00
26.00 to 60.00
.60 to
3.00 to 4 00
to 4.011
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 6.00
4.00 to ...
1.00 to 3. on
1.00 lo 2.00
.60 to 1.00
1.00 to
.26 to
00 to
8.00 to 5.00
12 00 to 26.00
3.00 to 6.00
.... to 1.00
60.00 to 76.00
1.00 to
1 00 to
1.00 to 3.00
1.00 lo 4.00
2.00 to 3.00
.25 to .60
8.00 to 12,00
2 00 to 4.00
.26 to 1.00
.... to .
.. . to .
4. no to 6
4.00 to 8
6.00 to 15
4.00 to 8.00
4.00 to
4 00 to
6.00 to 10.00
1.00 I
t.OO
6.00 I
to
8.00
1.60 to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 1 50
2.00 to 3.10
.... to .. .
1.00 to 1.60
1.00 to 1.611
2.00 to 3.00
6.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 4.(0
2.U0 to 3.00
2.00 to 3 OC
..-. to 1.00
10.00 lo 12.00
2.00 to 3.00
.76 to 1.00
PHILADELPHIA ChICASO St. LoOIB
April 4, 1894. April 9, 1894. April 10, 1894.
.... to
6 00 to
to 6.00
.... to 12.00
6.10 to 8.00
6.00 to 8 00
6.00 to 8.00
.... to 8.00
to 4 00
I to 6.00
to
20.00 to 35.00
... to 4.00
to 1.00
to 50.00
.... to 1.60
8.00 to 10.00
(Bpec)5.00-6.00
3.00 to
to
.... to
to 3.00
... to 2.00
2.00 to 2.60
1.00 to 2.00
2 GO to 4.00
to
1.00 to 2 00
to l.OU
2.00 to 3.00
6.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 2.00
2.00 to 3 00
to .60
12.00 to 20.00
.. to 4.00
20 lo 1.50
6.00
5.00
to 12 60
8.00
6 00
6.00
to 6.00
16.00
6 00
1 CO
>4. 0010*26. 00
1.00 to 5.00
l.Ou to 3.00
2.00 to 6.00
8.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 7.00
4.00 to 8 00
2.00 tf 6.00
6.00 to 8 00
2.00 to T.OO
1.00 to 3.00
1 00 to 5.00
1.00 to 6.00
16.00 to 26.00
2.00 to 5.00
1.00 to 1.25
... lo 25.00
.... to 2.00
5.00 to 10.00
.... to ....
1 00 to 2.00
1.00 lo 2.00
.75 to 1 00
1.00 lo 3.00
to
HO
to 2.00
.50 to 1.00
1.00 to 4.00
2.00 lo 6.00
2.00 lo 4.00
lo 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
to 1.00
10 00 lo 15.00
1.011 lo 4.00
.26 lo 1.00
Prices for Boston and Philadelphia are Easter prices
Prices quoted above are given only alter careful inquiries from varioi
while we do not guarantee tlieir accuracy, they are all that can be exnected "from"
I „„„,,„* „,,,„,, ., subject to fluctuation than any other in the countrj.
sources, and
t market which is !
FOM OIBSR COMMISSION DEA^I^MItS SDJB IfJEXI PA^GM.
GEORGB MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS* SUPPtlBS.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele- |
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass. |
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
GORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESALE & COMISSION FLORISTS,
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
E. II. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting- grood stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders 1
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Bsaoon St., Boston, Mas*.
ffB MAKE A SPECIALTY OF BHIPPINO
choice Hoses and other FlnwerH „ttrofiin,r
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
"WIRE "WORK A SPECIALTV.
Cut • FloM' r . Commission • Dealari
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS
No. 1 7 West 28th Street,
Est. 6tli Ave. ul Imimj, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JH7«tES PURDV,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., Kew Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommisBion Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
33 West 30th Street, New York.
PaiOE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRBD. £HRBT,
U/^olesali? (^ut Flou;?r D?al(?r
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, I
Wholesale Florist,
HGADQUAmRS FOKCAmTM,]
Hear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
'. Zj. 33IXjXjOXia',
Bloomsbnrsr, Pa.
OBOWXB or OHOIOX
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
O.OJ). Telphone connection. Sendforprieea.
The Klorist's Exchange.
401
WHOLESALE
Florists,
IIETS,
IRIDES,
ONTIERS,
iARNATIONS
ALWAYS ON HAND.
MUSIC H&LL PUCE,
V BOSTON, MASS.
SOaTIGULTTmAL AUGTIOKnBSBS.
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS*
SUPPLIES.
C. A. KUEHN,
Suocossorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
J122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommiBBlon Dealere in
Cut FIcwers & Florists' Supplies,
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS,
WORS,
WHOLESALE
COMMISSIOH FLORIST,
496 Wuhlngton St., Buflalo. N. Y.
FORCING BCIBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONB'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
LlBts, Terms, So., on applioition.
Roses.
A good deal of attention should now be
given to roses for June planting; they
must not be allowed to get stunted. More
room will have to be allotted them on ac-
count of their now requiring three-inch
pots ; and it crowded for space a bench of
last year's roses might be cleared out ; it
you wish to secure cuttings from these
place them in a hotbed. That will suit al-
most every variety, excepting Beauty, and
the only attention they require is shading
from 10 A.M. till 2 P.M. The old plants
taken out of the benches may also be
potted up ; the demand for such is yearly
increasing.
At this season we are rather apt to ne-
glect the other rose houses. Give them
the usual Winter treatment, with more
syringing and watering. They will also
take lots of feeding with manure water or
top dressing.
In houses where plants are to be run
another year or for Summer bloom, keep
the temperature a shade lower, and as
soon as you can get at it give the plants a
good top-dressing of fresh loam, rotten
manure and bone dust, mixed well to-
gether. It is better to remove as much of
the old soil as can possibly be done with-
out injuring the roots. All surplus wood
should also be taken off and the plants
tieVt up. Then put the soil on, and the
house will do well if carefully watered and
ventilated for some time.
Keep Beauty moving, even it you have
to put them in five inch pots before plant-
ing ; but I would advise all growers to get
them planted as early as possible.
As many cuttings as can be had should
_ow be taken from hybrid roses that have
been forced for Easter and are now out of
bloom. These have plenty of time to make
their flowering wood for another year, and
as roses on their own roots are always in
demand, never be afraid of getting too
many. All roses out doors should be
pruned. A. D. R.
HOW TO CROW OUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUIvTIV-A^TION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. IVI. a., hunt, Terre Haute, Ind.
ASPARAGUS PLUNIOSUS NANUS.
CUT STRINGS, 8 to 12 feet long 50 cents each.
In Large or Small Quantities all the year round.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
MUr'WAUKEE, WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specialty.
PbftNTS^^'^FbOWeRS.
We have received from J. L. DILLON, of
Bloomsburg, Pa., several blooms of his
new carnation, "Crimson Sport." Its color
and origin are embodied in the name ; the
former is a lovely shade of velvety crimson,
deeper and more handsome than that of
the Meteor rose; the variety is a sport from
Unique. The flowers are fairly large, the
stem long and stiff, carrying flower erect ;
the calyx is elongated and the petals grow
well above it before expanding. There is a
slight tendency to burst observed in one or
two of the blooms, but this deficiency is
found in almost every new variety that
comes before us. If in other essentials-
habit of growth, blooming qualities, etc.—
it is up to the standard, we should judee
that Crimson Sport has a brilliant future
before it.
Dahlias, cannas, Caladium esculentum
and calla roots are better carefully dried
and stored in sand in a dry cellar during
Winter, while tuberose bulbs, gloxinias,
tuberous-rooted begonias, fancy calad-
iums, should be cleaned, dried and hung
up in a warm, dry place until planting
time. In planting bulbous stock the old
roots should be cut away. Especially is
this the case with the tuberose. Pare off
all the old roots clean, and if to be forced
for cut flowers plant them in sand inside
on a bench with bottom heat and plenty
room overhead ; or, a good plan is to plant
them in a hot bed, either in sand or soil at
once, or pot them and plunge the pots to
the rim In sand soil, or refuse hops, which-
ever is most convenient. By the time they
are throwing up their flower spikes the
glass can be removed for the season. If
planted in the open to bloom in August,
they should be set with the crown at least
four inches below the surface.
As before mentioned do not throw away
Harrisii which have been cutdown for cut-
flowers, or scatter them promiscuously
around, but select for them a dry warm
place ; turn the pots on their sides and rest
them until the ground is warm, then plant
them out to get cut flowers in August and
September.
Continue the propagation of all soft
wooded plants; better have too many than
not enough for market. Have enough
vines or trailing plants for banging bas-
kets and vsises. Vinoa variegata, trailing
abutilon and the varieties of ivy gerani-
ums are the most popular ; but sweet
alyssum, lobelia, nasturtium, German ivy,
Kenil worth ivy, etc., are also useful, and
are quickly grown at this season of the
year.
Geraniums and chrysanthemums may
go at once from the cutting bed into four-
inch pots at this season and do fully as
well as to have to shift them once or twice.
Verbenas and alternantheras, as well as
coleus and achyranthes, may be potted at
once now without going into the cutting
bench, provided you have your potting
material halt soil and half sand, being
careful to shade them for a few days until
they begin to root. This we have found
quite a convenience and a great saving of
time. Continue to handle your seedlings,
and keep them growing. Give all the
room possible to cinerarias, geraniums
and hydrangeas. Ugly, one-sided plants
are no credit to the grower. If we had
not room enough for all we would greatly
prefer throwing out the weaker plants
and giving plenty room to the good ones.
Fort Wayne, Ind. D. HONAKEK.
ObituarT.
Nashoa, N. H.— Archibald H. Dunlap,
senior member of the firm of Dunlap &
Co., seedsmen, died at his home on Thurs-
day, April 5, aged 75 years. He was one of
Nashua's most active business men for
years. He served in the Legislature and
the State Senate, and was prominent in
the councils of the Republican Party. He
was railroad Commissioner three years and
Presidential Elector in 1864, casting his
vote for Abraham Lincoln. He was a
director of the Nashua and Rochester Rail-
road and Trustee of the New Hampshire
Banking Company. Deceased was born
in Antrim.
Louisville, Ky. — Anton Lauer, the
florist and narseryraan, died at his home
1310 East Broadway, April 3, after a long
illness of heart disease.
Mr. Lauer was injured in a street car ac-
cident at Fourth and Green streets about
five months ago and this is thought to have
hastened death. A damage suit is now
pending in the courts. The deceased was
born in Germany sixty-three years ago.
Emigrating here when quite a young man,
he soon became interested in the floral
business. He prospered and soon was
known as one of the foremost florists In
the city.
He had his greenhouses at 1318 East
Broadway, for a number of years, and had
built up quite a trade. Mr. Lauer leaves a
wife and one grown son. The funeral took
place Thursday afternoon, April 5.
E. G. HILL & CO., X
♦
♦Wholesale Florists,!
X RICHMOND. INDIANA. *
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^-Estimates furnished on application for lanU
development and improvement m any style
J— =-- -d. Address care Flobists' Bxohakob.
170 FUUTON STREET, N. Y.
Rose Buds
OF
Newcastle, Pa. — Paul Butz,
member of the flrm of Paul Butz & Son,
florists, here, died at two o'clock Thursday
morning, April 5. He had been ill for
some time and the end was not nnlooked
for.
Paul Butz was born April 30, 1831, in the
city of Basle, Switzerland. The greater
part of his youth was spent in traveling in
Italy, Germany and France. While in
Paris he learned the florist's art, to which
he devoted all his subsequent life. In 1851
he came to America, and after remaining
for a year in Pittsburg, removed to this
city, purchased several acres of land on
what is now Croton avenue and laid the
foundation of the florist establishment
which has since grown to such an extent.
In 1852 he was united in marriage to Miss
Margaret Wiegand, who survives him.
Twelve children, all of whom are now liv-
ing, blessed their union, the eldest son, Wil-
liam, being a member of the flrm. He was
a man upright in all his business relations,
and enjoyed the confidence and respect of
all who knew him. His business ability as
attested by his chosen line, was excellent.
He was a loving husband and the best of
fathers. The funeral took place on Satur-
day, April 7.
mEBniETS. BRIDES. PERLES,
GONTIERS, NEPHETOS. . .
Presh cut. any quantity at Summer prices.
Bent C. 0. D. at S3.00 per Hundred.
GEO. H, BENEDICT, oSr,., Yorkville, N.Y.
WE ARE THE PEOPLE!
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Wilmington, Del. — Isaac L. Baylis, son
of L. E. Baylis, florist and nurseryman of
Riverview, has just purchased a 200-foot
frontage on the Philadelphia turnpike, of
the Derrickson estate, at $10 per foot,
which Mr. Baylis intends devoting to the
purposes of a nursery.
PiTTSFIELD, Mass. — R. G. Hanford, of
Norwalk, Conn., has opened a branch store
here which will be in charge of Vincent
Olmstead.
KOFFMAN,
WALDEN, N.Y.
SMILAX
EXPRESS PAID.
ALL THE TIME.
By sending your
Cash with order.
WHEN WPmigG MENTION THE R-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
WATERTOWN, N. Y.
We wish to have you change our adver-
tisement. We are getting more Carnation
offers than we could plant in ten houses.
If we want anything all we have to do is
to mention t in your paper and replies
come from all over the United States.
W. W. GREENE & SON.
402
The Kloris^x's Bxchangis.
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE-
SALE LI-STS for 1894, can have them free on
application, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Best in the Market, per
lb. $t.OO; 10 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents:
10 reams for $6.00. r 1
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
IUCDDMIUU Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
nLn nllllinil ^"^P°''^^'' ^na Oealer In FLORISTS* SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & CO., IZL.. ,...JJ^^
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. '""°'^"''andTx°p''o^rt7rs of
BULBS AND PLANTS
Are open to close contracts in small and large quantities. Price List now ready.
SINCLE TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS
IN FIVE SEPARATE COLORS,
Per 100 - - - - $5.00.
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS.
We offer an A No. 1 strain of these at greatly reduced prices.
Singles, in Finest Mixture $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000
bmgles, in separate colors, as Scarlet, Crimson,
Pinli, White, Yellow, Orange $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000
LILIUM AURATUM.
7 to 9 in.. $5,00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 | 11 to 13 in. .$10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1000
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS.
Dormant bulbs, 20 varieties $1,50 per doz. ; $13.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
6 to 8 in., . .$0.75 per doz. ; $5.1)0 per 100 | 8 to 10 in. . .$1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100
10 to 13 in $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100.
If you have not received a copy of the Spring Edition of | UCUDV 1 nnrpn ni.*i n
our Trade List advise ua; it Will be to your interest. I HENRY A. DREER, Phlla., PB,
""HAHTonr
Economical -Substantial - Saf
I 56 STYLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT CO,
laModern Hot-Water Heating
— — saa. I) Tiese Boilers have a high repntation for Stannchness Dnrabilitv
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. Minimnm Friction and
ManmnmVelocityonlyobtainedbvVERTICAL WATER CIRCULATION
-Send for new 150-page book giving full particulars and a great
^^aeal of valuable information on modern Heating and Ventilation
IfSrWlth plans and tables tor correct hot-water work. Mailed freo'
: Addiesa HERENDEEN MFB. CO.. 8 JOHNISTREET, SENEVA, H. Y.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
.50 No. 4lh St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEW WRITiriG MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGt
FOR SALE.
8000 GERANlUlMsj, dbl. Gen. Grant and the
best seillDj! kinds.
'JO.UOO AJL.TERNANTHERAS, 4 colors.
BEGONIA .S, LOBELIAS, TROPjK.
OI.UMS, HELIOTROPES, VERBENAS,
PETUNIAS, double, etc.. in large quantity.
All these plants are strong and healthy and will
be sold cheap for cash. Tour inspection is invited.
Only a few minutes from Broolilyn L, road and
DAVID H. LANEY, Woodhaven. N.Y.
Polypodium • Aureum • Roots.
S3,(I0 (jer IIJJ; 510,00 per 1000.
Polypodium • Incanum • Roots.
S1..50 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Express paid to iiuy part of the United States
CASH WITH ORDER.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLOREgT'S EXCHANGE
100
EiiGrlish iTy, 3 years, 4J^ and 5 In. pots $15 00
Ampelopsis Veitcliii, 3 inch pots $4 00
Drncaena Indivi a, 5 inch pots 15 flo
;; ;; g " " 2000
8 " " per doz., $6.00
Vinca vnrieffata.?^ inch pots 4 OO
Adiaxituiii Cuncatuin, 4 inch puts 8 00
Onycbiniii Japonicum, 2}^ inch pots 3 50
Asiiiorceil Ferns, 2^ Inch pots 3 50
Phlox Druinmondi, 2}.^ inch pots, from 3 to
Dplants in a pot 3 OO
niisruonette Macliet, 4 inch pots 500
Gobea !!»candens, 4 inch pots 5 oO
Geraniums, Dbie. Grant, 5 inch pots 12 00
FORBES & WILSON,
380 Flushing Ave., - Long Island City, N. T
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGB
BKGONIAS. jQQ
Argentea Guttata, Vernon. Dewdrop^ M.
DeLesseps and other flowering: var. ... $3 00
Paul Bruant, 3In. Sets, each ; Sj^ in........ 6 00
Rex, in variety 5 00
COLEUS, in variety, per 1000, §20.00 3 50
Moon Vine, (I. Noctiphyton) 3 50
COB^A Scandens 3 00
Geraniams, none but the best varieties,
per 1000, $25.00 3 00
Bronze, 5 varieties 3 00
Mrs. Polloclc 6 00
Ivies, Jean d'Arc, Galilee, Florence,
Count Horace 3 qq
Ampelopsis Veitchii, IJ^ to 3 feet 4 00
" Tricolor, strong Sin 3 50
Clirysantliemnms, leading varieties, per
1000,820.00 2 50
liemon Verbena, strong 3 00
Acliillea Pearl, 3 in., strong 2 50
Alternantliera, 3 in., strong 2 50
Petunia, double in good variety 3 00
ROSES.
Hardy Climbers, IJ^ in 3 00
H. P.,mio 350
CARNAXIONS.
Rooted Cuttings, leading varieties.
healthy, per 1000, $10.00 1 35
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties 2 50
THOS. A. McBETH & CO., Springfield, Ohio.
THE ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
Farf iigium Grande per doz., gl fii
Double Ivy Geraniums (3-iiicll pois),
Fuchsia "Sunray," Geranium "Mrs.
Pollock " pui- 100, So 00
Rooted Cuttings of Fuclisias... " 1 Qij
CupUea and Coleus " 7,5
J. -W. mORRIS, UXICA. N. \\
WHEN WHtTING MEWTJON THE FUQWiST'S EXCHAKQC
STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS,
Cash with Order. 100
Alternanthera, assorted colors $0.75
Coleus, Hue variety 75
Fuchsia, best sorts 1.00'
Alyssum, double, flue 75
Ageratum, white and blue 75.
G.W. TURKLEY, Haddonfield, N. Jr
WHEN WRITING MEWTiOW THE r-1.0RlST'S EXCHANGE
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Charlotte, - - ' - - Vermont*
15,000 PANSIES
Fine dark strain, large plants from
frames, in bloom, $3.00 per 100 ;
$15.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
PETER L. GUIGUE, Florist,
36 Ward Street, Norwalk, Conn.
Special ^fferjojhe Trade.
50,000 New Yellow Coleus, Go'den Crown, the most
hardy, strongest growing, hiehest colored yellow
date, 21; rose pots, well grown. $4.00 per 100; $35.00
^"■1;'-2a0 at J(/30 rates throughout. 10,000 in 12
dard sorts; plants, $1.50j rooted, 70 c
PANSIES
Large strong plants from the open ground.
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, lake Yiew^ Mass.
-^XTE ^'^TT X2IE :E2CFS5.E!SS,
OHRAlVIlJiaS.
We will offer for the next two weets, strong bushy
plants in bud, ready for the Spring trade.
Double Geraniums, mixed varieties, consistiDgof
scarlet, white, pink, crimson and salmon, 3 inch,
$5.0U per 100 ; 4 inch, $7.00 per 100.
Feverfew, Gem, 2| inch, S2.60 per 100; 4 inch, $6.00
Golden Marguerlfe 3 inch, $4.00 per 100.
Double Fringed Petunias, 10 vars,, 3 inch, $5.00.
Fuchsias, 3 inch, |6.00 per luO.
Ageratum, 4 inch, $5 00 per 100.
Begonias. 4 varieties, 3 incJi. $4,00 per 100.
New Golden Queen Lobelia, 3 & 3^ inch, $1.00-
per dozen. All t he sibove delivered i ree by ex-
press 00 receipt of price.
S. WHIXX03S & SOmS,
Wholesale Florists, 9 & 11 Roberts St., Utica, N.Y.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GIANT PANSIES, fine plants, budded.
Roeiiier*s Best, in 10 vara., Victoria, Cardinal,
Black King, Five-spotted, Goldeu-yeUow, White,
Emperor William, Striped Double-eye, mixed, $3.50
per 100: $20.00 per 1000. ,
liint plants, $8.00 per 100.
MAUIE LOUISE VIOLETS, strong clu
free from spot, $5.00 per 100.
A LO Y SI A (Lemon Verbena) R. cuttings, $1. 50a 100.
, the Peerless
strong plants, $6.00a 100.
FEVERFEW^, The Gem, R. cuttings, $1,511 per 100.
HUGO BOOK, Worcester, Mass.
:N WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Sweet-scented Pausies. tiats $1.00; fr ,
per 100; seed reduced one-half, H oz., 50 cts.;
, $1.00; H oz., $1.()0. 5,000 Golden Feather, and C.
ocarpaseedhng, per 100, $1.00. 5,000 Gem Fev--
5,000 Golden Alargu. ' --'.-----
every $5.00 order t
: pkt. Double Petunia
J. C. Gibson, Woodbury, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES. DAISIES.
The Jennings Sfrain of Pansies now ready,
fine stocky plants in bloom and bud, $2.00 per 100.
Medium size plants will bloom in May, $6.00 per
1000 by ex. ; 60 cts. per 100 by mail ; they are all largo
flowering, beautiful colors and sure to please.
Yellow and White Pansy Plants, medium size, .
$5.00 per 1000.
Pansy Seed, Pure White, $1.00 per pkt. 2,600
seeds. Large Yellow, Black Eye, $1.00 per pkt., ■
2,600 seeds.
Snowflake Daisies fine plants, $2.00 per 100. a
Fine German Strain of Large Double Daisies,
White and Pink, $2.00 per 100; many of the flowers
are double the size of Snowflake. Cash with order.
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. 264. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. No 21,
NEW YORK, APRIL 21, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
TO THE
TRADE
FOR
$15
00
We will supply 100 strong plants in 100 varieties, from 3
inch pots, comprising Crotons, Marantas, Schismato-
glottis, Aglaonemas, Phrynium variegatum, Panax
Victoriae and plumosa, Begonia Rex and Flowering
Begonias, Aralia filicifolia and Chabrieri, Peperomia
argyrea, Cissus discolor, Dieffenbachias in variety,
Eranthemum Eldorado, Nerium rubrum and purpur-
eum, Nephthytis triphylla, Philodendron Carderii,
Alocasias in variety, Pellionia pulchraand Daveauana,
Fittonia argyroneura, Dichorisandra undata, Ruellia
Devoniana, Ixora Westii, Pothos aurea and argyrea,
Graptophyllum pictum, Ficus Parcelli, Anthurium
Andreanum, Reynoldianum and grande.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
A FEW THINdS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYINC AT THIS TIME :
1
■#-E>
HOLLYHOCK KOOTS,
Pearl TubeTose Bulbs, fine stock, per lUOO, $9.00
L. Auratum, 7 to 9 "
L. " 9toll
L. " lltol3
L,. Rubrum, 7 to 9
L. Album, 9toll
Gladioli, Fine Mixed per 100. . jl.So; per 1
" Extra Fine Mixed " ..1.40: "
" Light colors *' ..1.75; "
" " and White " .. 2.50; "
CROZT'S CANNAS, varieties and prices on application,
in 4 colors, fine plants per 100, $8.00; per ]
.10.00
. 1.25
. 6,50
. 8.50
.12.60
. 7.50
.12.50
.10.00
.12.50
..15.00
.20.00
Special offer
UNTIL MAY 1st ONLY.
25 per cent, discount on "Wire Designs.
15 " " Flower Baskets.
Sphagnum Moss per bale, $1.25 ; 10 bales, ©11. 00
Pure Ground Bone 2u0 Jb. bag", lg4.00: 1000 lbs. for 15.00
Sheep Manure* pul verized per sack, $3.75 (about 90 lbs.)
I^awn Fertilizer per 100 lbs., S3. 50
FULL LINE OF MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES,
n^all of which, for
ajscounc.
FLOWER VASES.
We carry the largest line of these of any house in the West, in Flemish Stone-ware,
Japanese and Indurated Fibre. If you want Vases we
ought to be able to satisfy you.
E. H. HUNT, 79 ^Lake] Street, CHICAGO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE
Is respectfully called to our PRICE LIST of especially selected
FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS, BULBS,
AZALEAS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
Which will be mailed to all applicants.
We request the trade to notice particularly our high y:rade strains of Asters, Calceolaria,
Cineraria, CyclameD, Gloxinias, Mignonette, Kasturtinms, Pansies, Petunias, Primulas,
Stocks and Sweet Peas, also our select list of Cannas, Gladioli, l>ahlias. Lilies and Azaleas.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, Single, Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, Salmon, 100 1000
Yellow. White $6 00 $50 00
GLOXINIAS, extra choice mixed 8 00
GLADIOLUS, White and Light. Extra choice for Florists' use 4 (10 30 OO
" White and Light. A choice mixture of seedlings and named vars... 2 00 20 00
" Lightcolors. No red or dark colors 150 15 00
** Striped and variegated. Extra choice 2 00 15 00
Choice Mixtures 1 25 10 00
" Extra Selected 2 00 15 00
TUBEROSES, Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. First Size 125 8 00
" Double Tall or Dwarf Pearl. Second Size 75 6 00
NE'W FRENCH CANNAS, Dwarf habit, Extra choice mixed, our selection,
including Mme. Crozy 10 00
Mixed, our selection, per doz., 60 cents 4 00
DAHLIAS, Special Sorts for Florists' Use. doz. 100
A Choice Selection, in separate colors, each color separate $1 75 $12 00
" *' sinf^le varieties, in six separate colors 175 12 00
Mixtures. Divided roots, with names or colors on esich, or one-half the
above rates. Large, undivided roots 1 75 12 00
We are now ready to book import orders (August and September Delivery).
FLORISTS' FORCING BULBS,
Roman Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, etc.
Send for prices, stating quantities needed.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
: FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
We Supply
Baskets
and Fern Dishes for Dinners,
Decorations, Receptions, School
Commencements, Bon Voyage,
etc. purposes, in many pleasing styles, plain
and fancy, of Wicker, Willow, natural,
gilt or bronzed, Raffia, Celluloid, Silver
and Gold Metal, etc., at high and low
prices, all cheap for their cost ; compare
our Fall trade list.
DlloHn Hanging Baskets, 8 inch bowl, at
llUulIu SO'^- '^'"^h, lo inch, at See, X2 inch,
at $1.00, 15 mch, at $1.50 ; Rustic
Stands for larger decorative plants, 18 inch
high, at 90c. each, 22 inch high, at $1.00,
26 inch high, at $1.10, 30 inch high, at
.$1.20 each.
CvcasLeaves/ATprr'ete",t"t
' fresh cut in appearance,
according to size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60c.
and 75c. each.
Immnvlnllnn White and all colors,
lllllllDllulIGS, |2 75 the dozen, natural
yellow, $2.00 ; Cape-
flowers, best, $1.00 the lb., second size,
60c. the lb. ; Wheat Sheaves, Wire
Designs, Wire, Foil, Picks, Wax Paper,
and all other Florist Supplies quoted in
our illustrated Trade List, mailed free.
Metal Desips,
Auction Sales,
for Decoration Day in
rich assortment of
tasteful designs:
Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc. ,
in green or white foliage.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address. Letters to Station £. 136 « 138 W. 24th Street, Hew fort
We allo-w zo per cent,
discount for prompt
Casli, except ^vben
prices are quoted P(et.
Tuberoses, good firsts,
$8.50, fine seconds,
$5.00 the 1000 ; Cal-
adium Esculent, $6.00 the 100; Gladio-
lus in prime mixture, $10.00 the 1000 ;
Cannas, Dahlias and other bulbs see list.
Now is the time to send us
your list for apprrtisement
before the rush of Spring
Sales keeps you too busy. Roman Hy-
acinths, Lily of the Valley, Double
Yellow Narcissus, Lilium Harrisii,
Longiflorum and Candidum, Paper-
whites, Freesia, Calla Lily and Spirsa
are our great specialties. Our prices are
reasonable for the best goods.
and Rhododendron plants for
fall delivery, in the best Ghent
grown quality, at prices according
to size, from 35c. and 40c. a plant upwards, in
assorted cases of the best market sorts only.
Clf TrOQ nil Insecticide ; sure death to
ril 1 1 uB Ull, all insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Price, Quart Tins, $r.oo ; Gal-
lon Tins, '_
kills Mildew radically.
Used extensively by
the best Rose growers.
10 lbs., $1.00; bags of no lbs., $5.50;
220 lbs., $10.00.
Tuesdays and Fridays,
of assorted Plants and
Bulbs. Address all
auction matters to 205 Greenwich Street.
Spring Biiliis, I
Fall Bulbs.
Azalea
Virgin Sulphur,
404
The Kloris^x's Kxchangjs.
10 Incli bowl SIO.OO I>oz.
l^inclibowl 12.00 "
10x5x3, per 100..,.S3.ar,
" per lOOO... 19.00
AUKATUM Doz. Sl.OO; 100, «6.00
RUERUM " 1.00; " 6.00
ROSEUM •■ 1.00; " G.OO
ALBUM " 1.50; •' 8.00
RUSTIC BASKETS
VERBENA BASKETS
LILY BULBS
BLANCH FERRY SWEET PEA, « fir
GLADIOLI, Mixed, p"'""" »io.oo
TUBEROSES "o-L'S-SSi no. 2. $5.00perl000
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, M & S6 Dey Street, NEW YORK.
Sunset Seen and Flam Co.
No. 427-9 Saksome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEAlKiUAKTEKW EOR
CALIFORNIA -GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulb.s. I II Y Rill RQ
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BECOIMIAS.
We offer an A No. 1 strain of these at greatly reduced prices.
Singles, in Finest Mixture $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000
Singles, in separate colors, as Scarlet, Crimson,
Pink, White, Yellow, Orange $5.00 per 100 ; , $45.00 per 1000
LILIUM AURATUM.
7 to 9 in. .$5.00 per li)0 ; $45.00 per 1000 | llto 13 in. .$10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1000
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS.
Dormant bulbs, 20 varieties $1.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100 ; $100 00 per 1000
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
6 to 8 in. . . .$0.75 per doz. ; $5.00 per 100 | 8 to 10 in. . .$1.00 per doz. ; $8 00 per 100
10 to 12 in $1.50 per doz, ; $10.00 per 100.
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IMPORTED
LILIUM
ROSES,
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fail delivery.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
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BOOK FOR.
FLORISTS'
Just out. Send for it.
Victoria and Truffaiit's JPiBOriy
flowered Perfection, white, pink,
scarlet, lavender, purple and mixed, each, p^r
trade plit., 35 cts.; 6 for $1.00. Mignon, Boston
J'lorisfs' and Setnple Asters, white, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.
i-LB.. »u., jpjL.uo. \juru-titut, Des
. 10 cts.; lb., 85 cts. Mchford'L
Mixture, oz., 10 cts.; K Ih.. 85 cts.; lb., 90 cts.
Vaughan's Prize mixture, oz., 15 cts.; lb.,
$1.50. Good Mixed, all colors, M lb.. 15 cts •
lb., 50 cts.
FOR OTHER FLOWER SEEDS Inpph-es.p.nHi
Plants, etc., etc., see our Booh for Fior
sent free on application with business card.
N. T. Tel., SOlO H. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111.
''^Zt YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.
Box 688,
CHICAGO.
^ ORIST'S I^XCHANGC
.?2.00 per 100, delivered,
WATER HYACINTH, J8.00 per 1000 or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
AMARYtl.IS- EQUESTRE, (A. Reuina),
6 to 10 inches eireumterence, »).00 per 100: M5.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all Amaryllis
ZEPHVRANTHES ATAMASCO, flne culti-
vated bulbs, %i 00 per 1000.
Seeds of Nyinpiiien. Znnzibnvensis nznrea
and N. Dentata, .t300 per ounce; 25cts.
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICKERS, San Antonio,Fla.
[HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
t 4-13 East 34th Street,
[ Near Long- Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES.
Sxtra large
per 1000, «8.00.
ASTER SEED.
All kinds and colors at veasoiiuble pr
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We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
58 WEST ST., N.Y. CITY.
After May 1st, 1894 our address will be
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WE CAN
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PlnntB, Bulbs
Requisites. ""'
the best at tl _ __
prices, TRADB LIST
iHsned quarterly, mailed
free to tne trade only.
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Ftailadelplita,-
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Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
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Keg. Cable Address : DeForest Pliila.
Price lists on application.
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Best Mixed Dwarf.
20 cents per ounce.
$i.xo per lb.
5 lbs. for $5.00.
Also a full line of
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Write for Trade List.
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Id have the VERY BEST, send to t
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Price the lowest. Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
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64 & 66 N. Front St. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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left at $IO per lOOO.
MIXED. $5 and $10 per lOOO according lo
quality of bloom. No Disease.
WOKLD'S FAIR MEDAL AWARDED.
GUSHMiN GL&OIOLUS CO., Euclid, Ohio.
The Florist's Exchanoe.
405
Device for Tempering Water.
The illustration shows a practical device
for tempering water for spraying and water-
ing plants in greenhouses as used by us at
the Pine Grove Cemetery greenhouses,
Lynn, Mass., for two Winters with perfect
satisfaction.
It is simple and easy to put up and operate,
the same steam pressure that heats our
propagating bed will easily run it, therefore
the cost of tempering water is comparatively.
nil. Our warmer, as we call it, stands per-
pendicularly at the end of the house nearest
the boiler ; it consists of a piece of three
and a half inch galvanized pipe, seven feet
long ; two three and a half inch tees, re-
The upper part is the feed end, the lower
part the return back to the boiler. The
water comes in at the upper side of the re-
duced tee and goes to the faucet from the
lower one. We have valves to control
steam.
Our water comes to us from the street
main at a temperature of 40 or 42 degrees,
and we can water two houses at once
through 50 feet of hose. One faucet is 100
feet from warmer, and have water from 62
to 63 degrees.
It has been said that tempering water was
not of much consequence, as in a warm
house, water put on plants soon attains the
temperature of the house, but our experience
duced on sides to size of water pipe (ours is
three-fourth inch) : and a piece of one inch
galvanized pipe, three inches longer than
the 2>% '^^^^ Pip^ '^'^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ made up
tight. This passes through the large pipe
and protrudes 1^3 inch at each end to make
connections, and is made tight with bushings.
is that watering or spraying with cold water
will reduce the temperature 10 or 20 degrees.
Can it help being a benefit to plants in a
house with temperature standing at 65 or 70
degrees, if we can have water to put on them
at 60 or 62 degrees, rather than 40 or 42
degrees ? Try it. — D. N. Waitt.
The Rose.
BSVISXID EDITION.
BY H. B. ELLWANGEB.
A treatise on tbe cultlTation, hiatoryt family
ohaTftcteriBtlcH, etc., of the various groups of roses,
wlthnamesand accurate descriptions of the varieties
now generally grown, "brought down to 1892, This
work contains full directions for planting;, prun-
ing, propagating, and treating of diseases and insect
pests, and Is particularly valuable for its classlQ-
cation and fall alphabetical lists of one thousand
and eighty-six Tarletlea (1,086). Price. p05t-
oaid, «l.25.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
^ I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
What The Florist's Exchange Does.
j£ HELPS Florists and Nurserymen (g-
and dealei-s), who want to dispose of their
stock for cash ; they use the For Sale
columns.
:t HELPS Seedsmen and dealers in Florists' sun-
dries to extend the circle of their custom-
ers, by advertising- their specialties in the
For Sale columns.
jTLPS to keep g'rowers of and dealers in
cut flowers, posted in market values, by
means of its "Wholesale I»rice I<ist
of cut flowers, revised every week.
[t helps growers who prefer to excliange
stocks with other growers, when they are
fai- from a market where they could sell
to advantage ; they use the For Ex-
clians^e columns.
[T HELPS any Florists or Nurserymen (growers
or dealers), who want to procure any kind
of stock or anything- connected with their
business. They want it in a hurry so they
use the "Want columns.
[T HELPP any one in the trade having a business
to dispose of; they secure a customer by
using the Business Opportunities
column.
p HELPS Manufacturers and Dealers in heating
or ventilating apparatus, pottery, or any
other trades accessory to the Florists' busi-
ness, to secure customers; when they ad-
vertise in the Miscellaneous column.
The Florist's Exchange is equally useful
'or advertising purposes in any state or terri-
tory of the Union, as it cii-culates every week,
in t^very state and territory. Tou may there-
be sure, that icny advertisement you place
will be seen by the Florist or Nurseryman
mean to reach, whether in your own state,
neighboring or a distant state. Try it for
RBWEITTEN, ENLAEGED AND rLLDSTRATED.
Issued February 1st, 1890.
HENDERSON'S
Mew Handbook of Plants
BY PETER HENDERSON.
A new and revised edition, with copious Illus-
trations, now ready.
This new edition comprises about fifty per cent,
more genera than the former one, and embraces the
botanical name (accentuated according to the latest
authorities), derivation, natural order, etc., together
with a short history of the different genera, and
" I instructions for their propagation and cul-
Advertisements for insertion in Saturday's
number, should reach us not later than Thurs-
day in each week.
Correspondence, trade notes, or articles on
any matter of general interest to the trade, are
solicited.
Kemittance, or New York City reference,
must accompany nil orders for advertise-
ments, wheu parties are unknown to us.
ADDRESS AI-L COMMTTHICATIOKS,
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street,
New York N. Y.
obtain all the leading local or common English
names, together with a comprehensive glossary of
Botanical and Technical terms. Plain instructionB
are also given for the cultivation of the principal
vegetables.fruitsandflowers— both forthe Amateur,
Floriat^and Market Gardener — particularly full
instructiona on forcing Boses, Bulbs and other
plants used for cutflowers in winter, also Tomatoes,
Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawberries, etc.,
together with comprehensive practical direction b
about soils, manures, roads, lawns, draining, im
plements, green-house buildings, heating by steam
and hot water, propagating by seeds and cuttings,
window gardening, shrubs, trees, etc. In short,
everything relating to General Horticulture is given
in alphabetical order, in a way so complete as to
Price. $4.00, Post-pa/.d,
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street, New York.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
I have a surplus oC the following plants, fine stock
in 2,% inch pots, that I offer for half their value for
30 days:
FERNS-Pteris Serrata, Crista Nana-Alba. Lln-
CARNATIONS-Leadinp^
lEHDEIISOH'SJLB COLIURE.
THIS is a large twenty-four page book, with
Special Culture dlreotlona for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
great care, and its Information is accurate, re-
I liable and up to the latest date. This book
I sliould be In the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 26 ols.
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AMERICAN GARDENING - -
Is Needed by Nine Florists out of Ten!
WHY?
Because it is a Practical Gardening Paper, and nearly every
Florist is interested in General Horticulture
"OUR CREED"
American Gardening, as its name implies, is devoted to all that relates to the
garden, and is intended to assist all that are interested in garden work; it mat-
ters not whether it be the prof essional gardener, fruit grower or truck farmer, the
owner of spacious grounds, with greenhouses for flowers and fruits ; the amateur,
with his well-regulated country place, or the owner of a more humble home ;
alike they can find in our columns all there is to be known about flowers of every
kind, vegetables of every description, fruits of every family, trees and shrubs
of every class and species.
American Gardening is not the organ of any seed, bulb or plant house, or of
the nurseryman, implement dealer, or, in short, any one excepting its readers. It
is for them, and them only, knowing well, if it merits their approval, the object
of its publication will be accomplished.
The following departments are each under the management of a specialist,
who will tell just what he knows and what is wanted to be known, and
nothing else. The truth only vrill be stated, and that so plainly that all can
understand and profit thereby.
Flower Garden. — What to grow and how to grow it to get the best
possible returns from the smallest outlay.
Vegetable Garden. — Its care, and the requisites for a large or small
place, and all the information possible in regard to varieties
and methods of culture.
Ornamental Gardening.— How to lay out and care for ; what to
plant ; how to plant and how to preserve.
The Orchard. — Its enemies and friends; how to destroy the one
and protect the other; what fruit is the best, and how to obtain it.
Small Fruits. — Their importance and how best to cultivate.
Window Gardening-. — How to care for the plants in the house, and
what to grow to make home beautiful.
The Gi-eenhouse. — Whether hot, cool, or intermediate; how to con-
struct, to care for, and what is best to grow, both for profit and
pleasure.
Soils of all denominations; how to improve and care for.
Question Box. — Open to all, free to all, and as broad as necessity; put
in your questions and correct answers will appear in the follow-
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$1.00 for American Garden-
ing between now and April
30th we will send as a pre-
mium, until the supply is
exhausted, one copy, paper
covers. Professor L. H. Bailey's Horticulturist's Rule Book, for valuable
nature of which see advertisement on page 411. Address
American Gardening, 170 Fulton 5t., N. Y.
CANCELLED APRIL 30
406
Th::e^ T^t^ortst's 1^:^01^ a nge.
New and Old Carnations.
LOOKING FORWARD AND BACKWARD.
All new varieties of carnations originate
from seed or bud variations ; a bud con-
tains an incipient flower, a seed an embryo
plant ; a bud contains the germ ; a flower
the developed organs of reproduction.
There are "unborn forests in an acorn
cup."
The sexual energies in a flower, with de-
veloped organs and by a methodical pro-
cess, vitalize seed with different volts of
ancestral power. The same result is ac-
complished in a bud variation and by the
play of the same energies, and the routine
of pro-creation, only, is anomalous by the
absence of sexual organs. There is no
greater marvel in fertilization in the bud,
than in the flower, when the incipient
anatomy of the budisunderstood, and real-
izing the close union and fusion of the
sexual energies in the primordial cells of
the plant, and that the' only primal law of
plant life is to perpetuate itself. In some
insects a single impregnation suffuses the
organism for years, and suflSLces for genera-
tions.
There is no difference in the vitality of a
bud sport and a seedling carnation ; it
takes a little time to fix the new type and
for the new creation to find the level and
balances of its strange and untried life.
Neither is there any difference in the de-
gree of dissimilarity "between a sport and a
seedling relative to their remote or proxi-
mate parents. The ancestral forces exert-
ing themselves in fertilization are so multi-
farious and diffused that they carry dif-
ferent energies, not only to every seed pod,
but every seed in the same pod. Butter-
cup, Duke of Orange, Field of Gold and
Venus were obtained from the same seed
pod of Edwardsii fertilized with Astoria.
Mons. Vilmorin says *'the tendency to
resemble a near progenitor soon becomes
obliterated if the said progenitor differs
materially from the bulk of its ancestors."
Fifty choice new varieties can be raised
the quickest, and with the least labor by
avoiding great confiict of hereditary powers.
The nectarine is a bud variation of the
peach. Sunrise, American Banner and Isa-
bella Sprunt are bud variations or sports
of the rose. Snowdon, La Puritevar.,
Unique, Cora Collins and quite a number
of valuable varieties of carnations are bud
variations.
Varieties are the product of a dual sexual
energy acting through ancestral channels
by law of unvarying fixity, and are not the
result of aimless cosmical chance.
Improvement of carnations by seed and
bud variations is by a per sultum process
and persistent; by culture it is slow and
steady, but not persistent. If precise con-
ditions are not maintained they speedily
return to their natural type.
Carnations in America are what they are
through the potent influence of "adapta-
tion b;^ selection." The treatment of this
plant in this country is essentially differ-
ent from that adopted in Europe ; the
time of blooming, habits of the plants,
■ idiosyncrasies, superiority of bloom, mode
of propagation, etc., are all different — the
result of adaptation by selection. So pro-
nounced is the difference that imported or
exported carnation plants have never given
satisfaction immediately. When Mrs. Jo-
liffe, a foreigner, came under the influence
of the American regime, it held the boards
for years, or until superseded by better
varieties of light pinks. Bouton d'Or,
after the strict discipline in the American
training school for three or four years,
promises to be a grand success. Many
sterling varieties in America have come
from imported seed, which would imply
that modification by selection is not
strongly impressed upon embryos, but at-
taches chiefly to developed plants.
A plat of ground is prepared, over which
a handful of carnation seed is scattered ;
the seeds germinate, grow and bloom ; a
florist looks over the flowering plants; out
of the lot he selects ten plants, the habits
and flowers of which please him the best.
This is the first step to artificial "selec-
tion." The florist transfers his selected
plants to the bench in his greenhouse, and
watches them with the greatest care ; he
desires them for their flowers during the
Winter months : he notices one bursts the
calyx, which makes the fiower unsightly ;
another is such a shy bloomer that it will
not pay to keei) it ; another has the flower
so small that it is valueless, so he throws
out these three, and " selects " the remain-
ing seven as best " adapted " to his pur-
poses; he watches their habits and idiosyn-
cracies, and notices that one of seven has
not a distinct and an attractive color, and
the flower in another has no fragrance ;
another such a fragile stem that it will
not support the bloom ; another the stems
are too short; another has no strength of
constitution; so, for one reason or another,
he throws nine of his carnations out and
"selects" the tenth one .as, being best
'adapted" to his purposes. It has a cred-
itable sized corolla, some fragrance, rea-
sonable length and strength of stem ; this
tenth plant matures a pod of twenty seed;
the fiorist sows them, they grow and
bloom ; he notices one plant among the lot
that is an improvement on its parent in all
desired respects; so he throws the parent
and all the rest away, and selects this
choice seedling as best of all adapted to his
wants. This seedling yields seed, and
some of its progeny has a quality, or quali-
ties superior to the parent ; so such are se-
lected, and so on ad infinitum. Such ts
artificial "adaptation by selection."
Natural adaptation by selection is some-
what similar. " Nature sends Zero to the
carnation patch and it cleans out all with
weak vitality and tender constitutions ;
excessive wet followed by continuous
drought destroys all the remainder that
cannot stand these conditions; then grass
and weeds starve out all the rest of the lot
but one or two aggressive ones, they have
a hold on life — a tenacity of vitality,
and vigor of constitution, which enable
them to defy frosts, drought and rains,
grass and weeds ; they successfully fight
against all assailants for a piece of earth
on which to live and to beget. Nature re-
wards their victories and issues them a
"certificate of merit," upon which is writ-
ten "the survival of the fittest." This is
Nature's mode of adaptation by selection.
Plants, under these two methods, are
divergent in their habits ; in one case the
plants are comparatively succulent and
tender, and the corolla double and unfer-
tile ; in the other the plants are hardy and
wiry, the flowers single and fertile.
In the ratio that carnations are removed
from the line of natural selection, do they
require the art of man to supplement their
increasing disabilities.
The fiorist, by culture, can magnify the
charms of varieties, and by judicious
selection lead the occult forces of heredity,
but under no circumstances will high cul-
ture give birth to distinctive varieties;
Nature reserves the right to perform, in
secret, the miracle of creation.
The many fine new varieties of carna-
tions, each possessing different adaptabili-
ties, which are now annually introduced,
are continually widening the field from
which adaptable selections can be made.
Adaptation by selection in the way of car-
nations was never as active as it is to day,
nor was the field for the exercise of it ever
as broad ; it presages grand varieties of
carnations grown by adaptation success-
fully, in every locality within the carna-
tion belt of America.
HiNZE's White originated in Detroit,
Mich., about fifteen years ago. It was
obtained from a batch of imported seed
and the original plant remained out, un-
protected during the first Winter. Mr.
Zimmermann. a fiorist of this city, has
lifted this Spring plants of this variety left
out and they immediately responded in
blooming canes on the benches. It is still
listed as a standard kind by the raisers of
carnation stock. It has had a longer lease
of life than any carnation ever introduced
and the end is not yet here. A score of
competing whites have come and gone
since it was introduced. The objections
brought against Hinze's White are that
it is late coming into bloom ; that It is a
cropper, and sometimes sports its color to
pink stripes and a yellow blush, all of
which is the result of faulty management.
Well grown flowers will measure three
inches in diameter.
BUTTEECUP originated at Avondale, Pa.,
about the same time as Hinze's White ap-
peared ; it is a cross between Astoria and
Edwardsii. It is characterized by yielding
one of the finest flowers ever seen of its
class of color, as well as being the most
fastidious and erratic in its habits. Speci-
men flowers will measure 3i inches across.
So difficult has it been to secure proper
conditions for its health and best estate
that it almost passed out of cultivation,
but recently it has taken a new lease of
popularity, and growers of stock this
Spring are placing it among the most de-
sirable kinds and quoting rooted cuttings
as high as those of new improved seedlings.
A few growers have always succeeded with
Buttercup, while all growers have felt if it
were possible to give it the precise neces-
sary conditions it would be equally success-
ful everywhere. Buttercup, clad in her
robes of golden orange for nearly twenty
years, has sat upon the throne of Yellow,
peerless in the witchery of her beauty.
What a pity she is an inconstant flirt !
DAYBREAK originated at Geneva, Ohio,
I have understood from imported seed; it
has been tested in many localties in the
carnation belt for a number of years. Its
peculiarities, aside from its mild and deli-
cate shade of pink, reside in the idiosyn-
cracies of the plant; it seems to possess
the power as no other carnation does, to
adapt itself to every locality. Mr. Walter
Muston, of Deer Park, Ontario, in his paper
before the Indianapolis Convention,
speaking of the varieties of carnations
grown in Canada says of Daybreak: "It
has a fine constitution, is a vigorous
grower, has good long stems, always in
demand, and seems to be no respecter of
laces like most other varieties, but grows,
well everywhere and in all kinds of soil."
For these qualities it is the most profita-
pble and popular carnation ever introduced
Daybreak is as much the parent of a new
species of carnations as was "Dianthus
caryophyllus semperflorens" when it
sprang from the deft hand of Alegatiere in
France forty years ago, and is as distinct
from all other carnations.
The new cosmopolite species is charac-
terized by the absence of the idiosyncracy
of supersensitiveness to fluctuating envi-
ronments ; that is, it possesses the quality
of adapting itself to the unavoidable modi-
fied conditions existing in different locali-
ties within the carnation belt.
Lafayette, Kennett and Geneva, have
hands which rock the cradles of new carna-
tions, but in the future the cradles must
contain cosmopolite infants in whose veins
circulates the royal blood of the new dy-
nasty, or they will not be the hands which
rule the world of carnations.
What are the deductions ?
(1) Individual carnation plants are short
lived. Nearly twenty generations have
come and gone since Hinze's White and
Buttercup were introduced.
(3) The life of varieties is persistent and
perpetual.
(3) Propagating by cuttings is not de-
vitalizing.
(4) The combination of sexual ancestral
forces which fixes the essential characters
of varieties can not be changed by cultural
methods ; Daybreak is as cosmopol-
itan ; Buttercup is as capricious and ver-
satile ; Hinze's White is as late, healthy,
and hardy as the day they were respect-
ively introduced.
(5) They were marvelous acquisitions at
the time of their advent, or they have
evolved higher grades of perfection, c r the
merits of later rival introductions Jiave
been greatly exaggerated.
(fi) Buttercup is the parent of the new
cosmopolite species of carnations.
So far as the three foregoing varieties
have been discussed we have been looking
backward, unfolding possibilities suegest
a look forward. Where is the nliima
thule for the gratification of the esthetical
in man ?
There were fifteen greatly improved car-
nations introduced in 1894, but the proces-
sional forces of evolving betterment had
scarcely halted before Storm King and
Michigan heralds greater triumphs for
1895. These large magnificent whites,
plainly grand, stainless as snow, defiantly
beautiful, bewitchingly impressive are the
crowning glory of their class of color. The
plaudits of the yesterdays have been with
the tulip, dahlia, camellia, chrysanthemum
and the rose. Pythagoras mentions the
little fragrant five-petaled pink in his
Flora of Greece ; it has been chasing evolv-
ing betterments through twenty centuries
of time : to day is seen the superb corollad
carnation, four inches in diameter, with
eighty petals shouldering for the benedic-
tion of its anthers and flashing the color
wealth of all the zones. The Dianthus
genera of plants is focalizing the admira
tion of the world ; it is the storm center of
a people's floral love ; the echoes of salvos
CI 11 now be heard, they will be loudly ring-
i I the mighty to-morrows.
L. L. Lameokn.
Cincinnati,
The Jabez Elliott Flower Market.
The city of Cincinnati is indebted
to Mrs. Mary EUiott-Halroyd for the idea
of having a public market house exclu-
sively for the sale of flowers, and to her
donation of sufficient money to change
that idea into a fixed fact. Therefore it is
proper to] give a short history of the lady
named.
Mary Catherine Langley was born in
Batalph Parish, Middlesex, \ [England,
March 26, 1808. She was married to Jabez
Elliott at St. James. Clerkenwell, Middle-
sex, England, Dec. 20, 1826. Jabez Elliott
died in Cincinnati, November 21, 1844. Mrs.
Mary C. Elliott was married to Edward
Halroyd, East Walnut Hills, Cin.. Sep-
tember 17, 1856. Edward Halroyd died at
his home on East Walnut Hills, November
12, 1887.
Mrs. Mary EUiott-Halroyd died at her
home on East Walnut Hills, April 8, 1890,
of old age.
The last will and testament of Mrs. Mary
EUiott-Halroyd was probated April 38,
1890, and recorded in the records of the
probate court of Hamilton County, Ohio,
will book 53, page 203; S. Phelps .Chesel-
dine and Clifford B. Wright qualified as
executors without bond In accordance with
her request. The following is a copy of
section 30 of the will, providing for the
erection of " The Jabez Elliott Flower
Market:"
Sec. 30. "I love Cincinnati, the city of
my adoption, and if practicable I would be
glad to have in it from me some memorial
to my deceased husband, JabezElliott, and
as I have always had a tender fondness for
flowers and believe that floriculture tends
to refine and elevate human nature, and as
my attention has frequently been drawn
to the unsheltered condition of the fiowers
and those who have them for sale, exposed
to all weather in our open market spaces,
I would like to erect in Sixth st., market
space, or some other place in Cincinnati
which shall seem suitable to my executors,
a building to be called The Jabez Elliott
Flower Market, which shall be ornament-
al to the city and a protection to the
fiowers and shrubs which may be brought
to this market and to those who may have
them for sale. I therefore give and bequeath
to my executors, S. Phelps Cheseldine and
Clifford B. Wright and to the survivor of
them, ten thousand dollars in trust never-
theless for the following purposes only :
That as soon as may be after my_ decease,
they request the proper authorities of the
city to furnish a suitable location in said
Sixth street market space, or elsewhere in
said city for the erection of said flower
market. If such location shall be furnished
by the city within one year after my de-
cease, then said trustees shall cause plans
to be made for a suitable building, to cost
when completed not less than ten thousand
dollars, which plans shall be submitted to
the proper authorities representing the
city, and if plans satisfactory to said trus-
tees shall be approved by said city authori-
ties, said trustees shall proceed at once to
erect such a building according to such
plans on the location so furnished. If ten
thousand dollars should be found insuf-
ficient to complete said building as de-
sired, then I give and bequeath to said
trustees a sufficient sum in addition not
exceeding tivethousand dollars to complete
same."
She also stated that the city must accept
her proposition within one year after her
death, which, of course, was accepted and
the building erected. It stands on Sixth
street, between Plum and Elm sts., is two
hundred feet long and thirty-eight feet
wide; it contains over forty stands, said
stands ranging in price per year according
to location, from forty dollars down to
twenty. The Cincinnati Florists' Society
is also provided with handsome rooms up-
stairs. The florists of Cincinnati were ob-
liged to defend a suit brought by the
property holders on each side of Sixth St.,
who said such a building would damage
their property. After a hard fight, passing
through nearly all the courts, the fiorists
finally won the suit and on December first,
or thereabout, the flower market was
finished and the opening celebrated with a
banquet.
There are twenty-one rules governing
this market and three rules governing the
trustees. The former trustees having
built the market, have resigned their posi-
tion as such trustees and appointed as their
successors B. P. Critchell and E.G. Gillett,
who have full and complete control of said
market.
It is the only building of the kind in the
United States, only one other being in the
world; it is situated in Paris. During
Easter Saturday all day long this market
was crowded, and people after buying
plants and flowers were obliged to carry
same above their heads in order to avoid
the jam. The aggregate sales for this one
day will reach five thousand dollars. Pas-
sing through this beautiful building on
Saturday afternoonsonecan easily imagine
they are attending a flower show. The
buildine is substantially constructed, prin-
cipally of glass and iron, and a grand place
for the florists to display their goods.
E. G. GiLLBTT.
Woodville, Pa.
J. P. Gibes grows carnation Daybreak
well. I measured some blooms and found
them to be from 3J to 3J inches across. All
varieties of carnations appear todoequally
well here. ' F. L. A.
Wilmington, Del.
M. F. HATDEN has 35,000 feet of glass,
and anticipates planting 15,000 roses, occu-
pying most of the apace with them. He is
planting grafted roses, all but La France
and Gontier. The following kinds he is
trying grafted : Augusta Victoria, Ameri-
can Beauty, American Belle, Mermet, Me-
teor, Niphetos, Perle, Bride, Sunset and
Mme. Hoste. He states he will cut five
flowers this way where there would be
only one to cut on their own roots.
F. L. A.
Thej Florist's Exchanged.
407
CARNATIONS "^^"ttr*^- CHRYSANTHEMUMS
iiborn, Grace ibjirliiie. Tidal Wfive. Mrs. F.
Mangold. Anna Webb, $200 per 100; $15 00 per 1000.
Lizzie McGowen. Mrs. I'^isber. Hluze's WbUe,
Wilder, Portia. $1-50 per 100; $12.50 ]
ID. G. Hill, Gloriosuro, Jessica, L.CanniDp, Boehmer
Mrs.M. Simpson. Mermaid, Source D'Or, V. H. Hal-
Inck. Advance, Mrs. J. N. Gerard, Geo. W. Childa
Roslvn, H. K. Widener, Harry May Ivory, Ada
Spauldinp, Minnie Wanami.ker, Mrs. J. G Wiiilldio.
! ViolPtH, $8.00 per 1000.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Aye. and 58th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
IIST'S EXCHANGE
100,000 VERBENAS.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2 50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
•^l- NO F2XJST OH TUIIUDEJni. le-
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reaching last year
215,500.
p plants this year fully equal, if not surpass, any we have t
rgrou
L. DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
6i
SEBRINA/'anew
MUM."
This Clirysauthemum is a fine pink, eariy as Gioriosum, g-rows stronger tlmn any variety
I know. I liave grown it for Ave years without selling the plants. It is the only seedling out of
many I cared to have my name attached as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROOTED CUTTINGS, 20 els. each, $2. CO per dozen.
PLANTS, Si In. pals, 25 cts.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
CARNATION VAN LEMEN
-CARMINE PINK.
This Carnation brought from $4. 00 to $6.00 per 700
at wholesale by J. K. Alien, New York, last winter.
READ WHAT L. L. LAMBORN SAYS OF IT:
" I have seen the flowers and plants of the 15 new varieties of Carnations introduced this year
(si.^ of which belong- to the pink class) excepting Kresken, which I cannot speak of from any per-
sonal knowledge ; aside from this variety Van Leeuwen has no competition in its line of color in
1894, all the other introductions this year are of the lighter Wilder shade of color. The size, vigor
and growth of the Van Leeuwen plant is all that can be desired ; from 12 to 15 sturdy canes start
from the crown of the plant and give evidence of unusual productiveness of large and perfect
florets ; in a word, it is an improvement of an hundred per cent, on its sterling parent, Tidal Wave,
You have doubtless noticed that crisp, dry, rustling feature of its beautifully fringed petals,
which evidences its great shipping and long keeping qualities."
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $4.00 PER 100; $35.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
A VAN LEEUW^EN, GARFIELD, NEIV JERSEY.
SOIL
FLATS
F FINE
K
Jacnneminot . $10.00 a 100 B. Albertini
Ade. Kresken. 10.00 " Wm. Scott .
Helen Keller. 12.00 " Daybreak
Tan Iieenwen . 5.00
American Flag 2. 00
ARNATION
UTTINGS FOR
ASH
Sweetbrier |10.00 a 100
Stuart 10.00 "
Uncle John 10.00 "
E.A.Wood 10.00 "
Goldflncli 10.00 "
5.00 a 100 Liz. McGowan 2.00 "
4,00 " Puritan. . . . 8.00 "
2.50 " Edna Craig. . . 3.00 "
A few of tUe Best New CHRYSANTHEMUMS all out of pots.
Mrs. E. G. Hill, E. Dailledonze, Tellow <J
tor «1.S0 out of 2J^ inch pots. The Queei
«10.00 a 100. Kate Brown, -W. N. Rudd, Maud Dean, V. Morel, I'vorv, *S.6o a ibo!
5 plants at 100 rate. These prices are for Cash bu vers. I study to please all and pack every
order myself. I guarantee entire satisfaction. Established 1870.
CHAS. X. SIEBERX, Pittsburgh, Pa.
\ Carnations=Panic Bargains }
liady Emma or Portia ®10 00
THiite Dove 10 00
Uzzie McGowan 10 00
SohafTer ID 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Robt. Hitt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 OO
■Wliite "Wings 10 OO
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gate 10 00
American Flag 10 00
Attraction 15 00
J. J. Harrison 15 00
Aurora 16 00
liOuise Porsch 15 00
I^ellie I,ewis 16 00
Orange Blossom 15 00
Per lOOO
Pearl J20 00
Edna Craig 20 00
Daybreak 20 00
Thos. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phipps 25 00
Blanche 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 85 00
Richmond 25 00
■Wabash 26 00
Western Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 26 00
Purdue 26 00
Florence Van Reyper 25 00
Buttercup 35 00
New Jersey 35 00
Strictly Cash with order. Orders filled in rotation.
ESSEX HEMTS FLORAL CO., BELLEVILLE, N. J.
MENTION ]
LARGE C4RNATI0H PLANTS. I'llT^^tlfr^-
fleld, Hliize'8 White, and McGowan with from
10 tci 30 buds, una blonms flne for your Spring
tnide. Ord.r now. $12.00 per 100; 25 at 100 rates.
Geo. Stamingrer, Spriuaville, N. Y.
*IHEH wnrriNQ MENTIOW the FICRIBT'S EXCHANOe
Eo-u.i;oxi
'Or
The best Yellow Carnation. Ready May 1st,
Price, S2.00 per doz.; «10.00 per 100.
DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N.T.
CARNATIONS.
MZZIE McGOWAN PORTIA
liAMBORN AURORA
DAYBREAK PRIDE OF KENNETT
MRS. FISHER TIDAI, 'WAVE.
If you are wanting any of the varieties
in this list please write, stating number
of each desired, and get my estimate.
No price-list. Nevei: had any RUST.
J. J. STIEB, COlfCORDTILLE, PA.
CARNATION CUTTINGS.
A Good Collection of Standard Sorts.
Ready for immediate delivery at market
prices.
Silver Spray, Wm. Soott, E. Pierson,
LIxzIe McGowan, Daybreak, Porila,
Blanche, Edna Craig, Pros. Garfield,
Golden Gate, Annie PIxley, Wabash,
J. J. Harrison. M. Albertini, Tidal Wave,
Dr. Smart, Nancy Hanks, T. Cartledge.
Varieties of 1 894, ready April I st:
The Stuart (scarlet) was awarded the gold
medal at Indianapolis. Uncle John (white) and
Helen Keller received certificates of mei-it at
same place. Goldflnch (yellow) and E. A. Wood.
Send for complete price list.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,
GRAND HAVEN, Mich.
SWEETBRIER
Keceived 1st Premium for "best seed-
linp: of any color " at Philadelphia, Not.
7, '93. Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" 1 like its color better than Darbreak."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier Is all that can he desired."
W. A. MandA.
Hooted cuttintrs, $IO.0O per lOO ;
$80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washing-ton, last
Avinter.
VIOLET, Lady Campbell, rooted runners,
K3.00 per 100 ; ©25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa,
WHEN WRtTING MENTION THE FtORIST'S E/CHANGE
NEW CARNATIONS
THE STUART— Brilliant scarlet
UNCI^E JOHN— Pure white.
E, A. WOOD— Pink variegated.
ve. The flowers find sure sales at good prices.
True scarlets and whites are in demjind.
SIO per 100; $75 per 1000.
We have extra flne stock of I>iaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Eliz. Reynolds, Riclimond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR BONNAFFON,
A general favorite. Extra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
60c. eacli, $5 per doz., S35 per 100.
Send for trade list.
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind,
MONEY=QETTERS ALL!
THESE NINE
CARNATIONS
; Uncle John
The Stuart
Wm. Scott
Edna Craig
Albertini
Daybreak
Note, before you order elsewhere, that
we offer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant out or pot up, delivery in April,
at the price of cuttings from, sand, and
satisfaction assured. Send for list. . .
ALEX McBRIDE,
ALPLAUS, N. y,
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LOUIS MENAND.
3 Autobiography and Recollections of Inci-
dents connected with Horticultural
Affairs from 1807 to 1892.
erestinK work by 0
Ivolu
) 12 !
I read by every flori
id $1.00.
t office of FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,
170 Pulton Street. New York,
i EXCHANGE
"SOUVENiHDELAMilLMIllSOr
$200 per Dozen; 25 cents Each.
"GBRMANIA," 40 cts. Each.
H. HUEBNER, Croton, Mass.
THE JACQUEMINOT
CARNATION
Is indorsed as a shipper and keeper, sells at sight
and is at present a mass of buds and blooms.
NO MORE SAMPLES,
we cannot spare the time. Send for circular.
Per doz., $3.00 ; per lOO, $10.00; per 1000, $80.00.
S60 at 1000 rates.
Peter Fisher & Co. , Ellis, Norfolk co. Mass.
SEND FOR MY LIST OF
CARNATIONS
Warranted Free from RUST,
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
IMMENSE Stock of
Carnation Rooted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Bust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. RK^ARDf
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEN WHITIHQ MEHTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTED GARNATION CUTTINGS.
Hlnze's White,
[.amborn,
L. McGowan,
Grace Wilder,
Portia,
Aurora,
$0.76, transplanted, $1.00; per 100.
0.T6, " 1.26;
1.00, " 1.60;
1.00, " 1.60;
1.S6, ■' 1.60;
1.60, " Z.OO;
J. T DE WITT,
Bristol, Pa.
HARDY PINKS.
THAD. HALE, South Byfleld, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH ANGE
50,000 Rooted Cuttings
New and leading varieties of
CARNATIONS.
NO "RUST.'
SEND FOR PRfCE LIST.
-WM. S-WAYNE,
p. O. Box 826, KENNBTT SQUABB, PA.
Carnations
AND
-A— .Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
r'S EXCHANGE
408
The Klorist's Exchange.
*VC^E ^.A-'2* THE EZSIPXSESS.
We will offer for the next two weebs, strong bushy
plants in bud, ready for the Spring trade.
Double Geraniums, mixed varieties, conBistingof
scarlet, white, pink, crimson and salmon, 3 inch,
$6.00 per 100; 4 inch, $7.00 per 100.
Feverf ow, Gem, 2^ inch, $2.60 per lOD; 4 inch, $6.00
Golden Marguerite. 3 inch. $4.00 per 100.
Double Fringed Petunias, 10 vars., 3 inch, $6.00.
Fuchsias, 3 inch, $6.00 per 100.
Ageratum, 4 inch, $5 00 per 100.
Begonias, 4 varieties, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100.
New Golden Queen Lobelia, 3 & Scinch, $1.00
per dozen. All the above delivered free hy ex-
press on receipt of price.
s. 'whixxo:n & soxs,
Wholesale Florists, 9 & 11 Koberts St., Utica, N.T.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES, from 2J^ inch pots, at S4,.00 per 100.
Varieties, Perle, Cusln, HoSte, Papa
orange; blossoms.
ANTON SGHULTHEIS, Mgr., Rose Grower,
Box 78. ColleKe Point, JL. I., N. Y.
t^*******«************* ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦»♦♦♦♦»
t STORRS& HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.^
T Wlioledale Nurserymen and Florists, ♦
^ Can show afl fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Eoses as can be 1
^ founain the U. S. We grow } million Eoses and million of plants annuaUy. Trade list T
( free. Correspondence solicited. *^ Mention paper. i
(♦♦♦♦♦♦«*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^
BEIDES. B|IDESBAM, PEELES, LA Xa/^C'CrC' H03TES, 0TOIH2. BEAUTIES, METEOES.
From 2, 3 and i inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W. STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Hoseries, IVIADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. for OH AS. MACINTOSH & CO.. England. InventorB of Vuloanlied India
Extra strong Greenhouse Hose to withstand high pressure I inch
3 ply, 15 cents per foot in 60 feet lengths. ^ Mention paper.
Rubber.
ROSES
ROSES °%r ROSES
FINE PLANTS OF
Bvldesmaid, Bride, [Herinet, Ciisin and
Watceville. If you want the best at rpnsnn.
able prices, call
CHARLES H. HAGERT.
Samiuit, Uuion Co., N. J.
WRITING MENTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
S.OOOJACQ. ROSE PLANTS
On their own roots, well branched,
a)^ to 3 feet high, $10.00 per
JORDAN FLORAL CO.,
706 Olive St., . ST. LOUIS, Mo.
WHEM WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE
ROSES.
The Roses and other plants ottered are strong
plants from aj in. pots, ready to shift to 3i or 4.
_ . 100 lOOO
SOnpert, m bud and flower.. $3 50 $30 00
Meteor 3 50 30 00
Marie Guillot 3 50
Safrano 3 50
Bridesmaid 4 00
DOUBLE ITY LEAF GtER-
ATflUMS. 3 vars .... 3 00
GERANIUMS, double scarlet 3 00
BEGONIA CAKIEBII ... 3 00
IMPATIENS SULTANI . . 3 00 30 00
COLEUS, the best vars ... 2 00 20 00
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
From 2ii inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per liundred.
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
TOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing, N. Y.
BEAUTIES
I have a few BEAUTIES
for sale in 3 inch pots.
Price $60.00 per 1000
Cash with order. Also
a few IHEXEORS
cheap.
Oll±toia., 3Nr. J-
HALF A IVIILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
30 00
30 00
30 00
25 00
2k
Cent
ROSES
200,000
From 2}4 in. pots at $35.00 per 1000 ;
$3.00 per 100.
STRICTLY OUR SELECTION.
CASH WITH ORDER.
50,000 from 4 in. Pots
At $130.00 per 1000 ; $7.00 per 100.
Varieties in Stock :
Black Prince. Alfred
-.-. -eGraw Dufferin, Bdip-
Giant of Battles, Lefebvre
ce Arthur, E. Verdier. Fueret.
. Weilahott. Meteor. Pink
Rover, La France, White La France, Albany
Wootton.
TEAS. Bravy, Gontier, Golden Gate, Mermet
Bride, Passot. President, Rubens, Anna Ollivler
Perle, Sunaet, Schwartz, Watteville, Uoste.
Salviati, Safrano, Wabau,
C1.JMBERS^ Baltimore Belle, Seven Sisters,
Quality of Stock Guaranteed
PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED.
Sand for Quolailon on your Own SelecOon.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO,
Dayton, Ohio.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
We are now ready to book orders for the following :
Mermet, Bride, Watteville, Gontier, Perle and La France
ZrVir^"f ^ *3-^° P^'.i"" ' ^3°-oo per looo. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00
per 100: $15.00 per 1000 Meteor and White La France, plants in 2^
inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per loo :
$25.00 per 1000.
All our stock is in fine, clean, healthy condition.
^^^.^^"l.^"^"^^^ ^'"^St Premiums for all of the above named roses j
Washington Show,
Strictly Cash With Order
Part Cash and Balance C.O.D,
'WHoi.ESAt.E rose; GRO'WERS
423 CENTER MARKET, WASHINGTON, D. C.
A HUNDBEO THOOSAND FORCING ROSES
Grown Especially for Bench Planting.
Plant early to get the best results. Do not forget the Plants offered here
are as good, if not better, than those usually sola at
hundred.
8.00 and $10.00 per
La France 2i^ inch, fine $4.00
White La France . aj,^
Perle des Jardins. . 31^
Meteor 23^
Bride 31^
Mermet 33^
Papa Gontier .... 33^
Niphetos 3J^
strong .... 4.00
good plants . . 4.00
splendid plants 4.00
strong 4.00
strong .... 4.00
good 4.00
fine 4.00
per 100.
3^ inch, $6.00 per 100
3K "
5.00 ■
aj^ "
5.00
3K "
5.00
3K "
5.00 '
SH "
5.00 '
'Ay^ "
5.00
THE NEWER FORCING KINDS.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria . 3^ inch, strong, $5.00 per 100 ; 3^ inch, $8.00 per 100
Testout 2^ '■ 8.00 "
Christine de Noue 2J< " 4 00 " . qi/ '< r nn
TheDoublePapaQontler.flneplants. ' ^>i °-^^
Bridesmaid 33^ " 4.00 " ; 31^ u g.OO "
Send for our Ne'w Trade l,ist. just out.
McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio.
Boston.
Market Items.
A redeeming feature of the present
market is its refusal to become over-
stocked, for notwithstanding a medium
trade there are few varieties that may be
considered plentiful. The better grades
are in eood demand, and the compara-
tively small amount of inferior stock finds
an outlet through a variety of methods
peculiar to the trade. ITlrich Brnnner is
the leading rose of the day, and a great
improvement is noticeable in comparison
to last season's crop.
Jacqueminot, Meteor, Magna Charta,
Gabriel Luizet, and a number of h.vbrlds
find a fairly profitable market. JBride,
Mermet, Bridesmaid and Testout are of
very good quality ; some of the latter from
the Waban Rose conservatories are par-
ticularly fine and command a good price.
An_ improvement is expected in Brides-
maid this season, also an increased de-
mand, as this rose is rapidly becoming
popular. Perle, Hoste, Gontier, Niphetos
and Wootton are rather plentiful, with
light demand.
The varying supply of carnations is mys-
tifying ; they are again short of the de-
mand, especially white kinds, and a good
price is realized for good stock.
Lilies are sulBcient for all demands and
sell lor 50c. to $1 per dozen. Hyacinths,
tulips and narcissi are not so plentiful as
in the early season, but are never short of
the market ; $3 to $4 per hundred can be
obtained for medium to good grades.
Violets and pansies bring 75 cents to $1
per hundred, with fair to orisk demand.
Spirea and stocks bring S3 to $3 ; lily of the
valley $3 to $4, and smilax $12, the latter
being quite short the past few weeks.
Around Town.
Edwakd Hatch auctioned a mis-
cellaneous stock, including hybrid roses,
hardy and ornamental shrubs, on Wednes-
day, April 18. The attendance was large
and bidding generous ; 25 cents to $1 was
obtained for several kinds of decorative
shrubs ; magnolias brought 75 cents to $1;
clematis, 10 to 20 cents. Seven hundred
Lilium speciosum album brought $5 per
hundred for a part; balance went for $4
and $3.
N. F. McCabtht's auction of the same
date, but earlier in the day, was also well
patronized and good prices prevailed.
Roses brought 8 to 12 cents ; carnations up
to 34 cents, and an excellent lot of shrubs
at good prices.
In the report of the Spring exhibition of
plants and flowers, Mr. Denys Zirngiebel's
first and second prizes for pansies were un-
intentionally omitted. His blooms were
the best seen at the hall in a long time.
Edwakd Hatch entertained a number of
florist friends at his Summer residence in
Scituate, Thursday, April 19. Our new
holiday will be remembered by the favored
ones as a day well spent, for a jolly good
time was the verdict. W.
Visitors at Horticultural Hall on Satur-
day were greeted by six large pots of
Lilium longiflorum, from Francis Brown
Hayes (James Comley, gardener.) They
were finely grown, with deep green healthy
foliage, and were full of flowers and buds.
Mr. Hayes also exhibited cut flowers of the
same in vases with wistaria blooms. From
the Bussey Institution (Charles Jackson
Dawson, gardener) came several pots of
Cypripedium spectabile— perhaps the finest
of all the native orchids. R. & J. Farquhar
& Co. showed Heuchera sanguiuea and
white pyrethrum. Mrs. A. D. Wood had a
vase of flne callas and amaryllis, sur-
rounded by Hector and Tidal Wave carna-
tions, with anthuriums and roses. Gratui-
ties were awarded for all the above men-
tioned exhibits.
William H. Spooner showed the new
hybrid perpetual rose. Marchioness of Lon-
donderry—nearly white, but with a faint
blush. Warren H. Manning exhibited
branches of Cornus stolonifera (red osier
dogwood) and the new variety aurea, with
yellow twigs, found at Storkbridge on the
6th inst. A first-class certificate of merit
was awarded for the latter.
Buffalo.
Market News.
Pleasant weather generally favors
business, which keeps on apace. Some or-
dinary decorations for weddings create a
little stir among the retailers. Though
not large, the call for flowers for fu-
nerals has been quite steady and caused
a steady demand for what white car-
nations were in market up to beginning
of this week, since when they incline to
over-supply. Colored carnations are still
over plentiful. In rqses new crops seem to
have been thrown off freely, and the sup-
ply is ahead of the demand, at least at fair
prices. Smilax is scarce. Sweet peas of
Xpte^ Florist's Exchano:b.
409
good quality begin to come iu from the
Corfu growers, and sell at from $1.25 to
$1.50 per 100. Geo. Arnold, Jr., of Roches-
ter, is regularly consigning to D. B. Long
fair lots of violets, which sell well at 75c.
per 100. Mr. A. is evidently making a
good success with this flower.
J. H. Relistock*s Oi)euiiig.
A leading feature here this week
was the opening of J. H. Rebstock's new
store at 584 Main St., the opening continu-
ing through Wednesday and Thursday. It
is a most becoming, attractive and well
arranged place of business. From the fine
sign above the three-story building down
to the new front, and continuing back
through the store, this in turn flanked by
fair sized conservatory, everything except
the walls of the building are spick-span,
new and bright. A tiled window sill in
sober green color has a rich effect, and
plate mirrors in the side of the large 10-foot
window and in the ceiling overhead also
create an impression at once. Inside, all
solid oak furniture in fine cases — refrigera-
tor, cashier's desk and office, etc. — and
mural decorations to match, combine to
an effect that pleased the very large num-
ber who visited the place on the opening
days. No flowers were sold, but on mak-
ing their exit, each visitor was banded a
souvenir rosebud. The window was trim-
med on Wednesday with a vase of Ameri-
can Beauty roses as a center, metropolitan
In effect. This was flanked by two sets of
suspended vases of Meteor and Perle roses,
and a setting of adiantum ferns in pots. A
fine specimen orchid in bloom, bearing the
card of Wm. Scott, showed a fraternal
compliment, and a well made bride's hand
bouquet of valley lily showed unquestion-
ably that D. B. Long still delights in
"making up" when so pleasant an occa-
sion exists. An orchestra in the office dis-
coursed sweet strains, and gave all an air
of pleasing novelty.
Besides the greatness that promises to
be thrust on to Buffalo in the close-at hand
Niagara water power developments which
are now attracting world-wide attention,
Buffalo promises to inaugurate a horticul-
tural reputation, inasmuch as the estab-
lishment of a botanic garden, and at once,
has become an assured fact. This, brought
about through the unheralded acts of the
City Park Commission, will be hailed with
delight by a large number of our citizens.
A most favorable feature regarding same
is the completeness of what is to be worked
out.
A portion of tbe new South park, con-
sisting of 150 acres, is mainly to be devoted
for the purpose. This tract embraces an
artificially constructed lake, of not less
than ten acres in extent, and the surface
contour being varied, a variety of soils is
at hand. F. L. Olmsted is in the employ
of the commission on plans for the garden ,
which is to be begun at once. It is sin-
cerely hoped the fervor of the leading pro-
moters will not let their well laid plans
"gang aglee," or languish.
Personal.
S. PiCKELMAN is reported as having
sold out his business and about starting
on a trip to the far West. Vidi.
Providence, R. I.
Business here at Easter was better than
we expected. Stocks were exhausted and
fair prices obtained. W. M.
QUESTION BOX.
Violets.
I have a violet house without glass for
the Summer ; could I set my young plants
in the house where they are to remain, or
shall I put them -outside in tbe garden and
then transplant to the violet house in Sep-
tember ? How many blossoms should one
plant yield ?
Conn. Mrs. H. Walter Chidset.
ANSWER.
Where one has a house so constructed
that the glass can be removed in Summer,
by all means plant in it at once. No shad-
ing is necessary iC the season is a wet one
or plenty of water is given, and yet some
shade during the hot weather of July and
August is beneficial. Fibre cloth is very
good for the purpose.
If the plants get a good start before July
first, they will stand the full Summer sun
without injury if they are not allowed to
get too dry.
It the open house bas benches and not
solid borders, better plant out in open
ground during Summer, and transplant to
house in September. A plant or clump
composed of three crowns should give over
fifty good blooms. (J. S. WiTHiNGTOH.
SURPLUS
BOOO JAPAN WINEEERKIES, 10,000
Trifoliate Orange, 6000 Matrimony
Vines, 5000 Elajagnus Longipes, 100,-
000 Conover'N Colossal Asparagus Roots,
3 yr., Rocky Mountain Cherries, Downing and Hicks' Mulberries, Nut
Trees, Fruit Trees, Small Fruit Plants, Carolina and Lombardy Pop-
lars, Silver Maples, 1000 each Crosby and Elberta Peach, June buds.
SEND FOR CATAtOGUE. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES.
POMONA NURSERIES, Wm. Parry, Parry, N,J.
r*S EXCHANGE
JAPAN MAPLES
30 to 36 in. 85c. ; 36 to 42 in f 1.00
Hollyhocks, Strons, S6.00 per 100.
CANNAS STARTED IN 4 In. POTS.
See description of New Lychnis in issue of Marcli
17, page 32:J.
The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIS
FOR EARLY MAY DELIVERY.
from the seed beds. Green tops, par-
tially hardened, in large supply. Prices
furnished on application. Apply to
MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Del.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
\/v >fik rvi T e: CD
To sell or exchange. IRISH JUNIPER, 2to2i^
ft., good, well-IlUed trees, at $10.00 per 100;
Caladlum Esoulenlum, 5 to 7 in cir., at $3.00
per 100; Caladlum Esoulenfum, 7 to 9 in cir.,
at $5.00 per 100 ; L. McGowan Carnations,
Rooted Cuttings, at $10.00 per lOOO. To ex-
change for forcing bulbs, Summer and Fall
delivery. W. P. BRINTON, CLristiana, Pa.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HOLLYHOCKS, finest double, 2 year old roots, in
a^erate colors, per 100, $3.60.
Mixed colors, per 100, $2.60.
ROOTED CUTTINGS OF ALTERNANTHERA,
red, yellow, double. Sweet Alyseum, trans-
planted, per 100, 50 cts.; per 1000, $1.00.
ALTERNANTHERA, same kind, In ^U inch potS'
per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $15.00.
Cash must accompany all orders.
A, G, THIELE, - - Wayaesboro, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
TREES.
SHRUBS.
NORWAY SPRUCE, 3 to 7 feet, by the 1000.
HEMLOCK SPRUCE.
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE.
NORDMAN'S SILVER FIR.
PINES. — In variety, Austrian, Scotch and
White ; Arbor Vltaes, Amorloan, and all the
choice dwarf sorts of various sizes.
RETINOSPORAS — An immense stock, includ-
ing Plumosa, Plumosa AuroaandSquarrosa,
from 1 to 4 ft. in height, perfect specimens;
Our Evergreens are frequently root prunned,
transpUinted and sheared.
Retincsporas, Kalmias, Mahonias and other
choice Evergreen shrubs.
We invite all wishing to plant stock of this
character to visit our nurseries, 60 miles from
New York, 30 miles from Philadelphia.
Catalogues Free.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
WHENWRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHARTER'S SUPERB STRAIN OF
double; IIOI.I.VIIOCKS
Two year old bloomiriK plants, Wliite, Pink, 100
Scarlet, Salmon and Yellow $5 00
Verbenas, Michel t's special strain, surpasses
all others in size of flower, brilliancy of color
and eorapactness of growth, 3 inch pots 2 50
Dwarf Scarlet Snee, Wm. Bedman, 3 inch. 2 50
Cobsea f^caiideus 3 00
Petiiiiias, Giant of California 2 00
Sweet Peas, Blanche Ferry and Mme. Sankey
2 inch pots 1 50
Vinca Minor, 3 vara 2 50
Castor Bean Plant, Queen of CambOKea... 3 00
Mauettia Bicolor 3 00
ItOOXBD CUXOPIKGS,
Free by mail.
aoo
Chrysantliemiinifl, 30 choice vara 1 00
Achillea, The Pearl 100
Manettia Bicolor I 00
Genista, racemosa 1 00
l>ouble Petaniae, 10 vars. Dreer's strain 1 50
Nasturtiums, Tom Thumb, var. mixed 1 00
Aceratum, new white, Lady Isabel 100
" Blue Cope's Pet 75
Verbenas, Michell special 100
Sweet Peas, Ferry and Sankey, from seed
boxes 75
Petunia, Giant of California, from seed boxes 1 00
Early Erfurt Cauliflower 50
OubIi with Order, please.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
«HEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
200,000
Mo. I STRAWBERRY
PLANTS.
Such varieties as Chas. Downing:, Kentuolty,
May KinK, Crescent (600O for $6.00)i Michel's
Early, Winfleld, (5000 tor $6.00); and Lovett's
Early, at 40 cts. per 100; $1.60 per lOOO.
Gandy, Bubach No. 5, Meek's Early (Best
Early), Yale, Shuster's Gem and Middlebeld, 50
cts. per 100; J6.0O per 1000; Parker Barle, 60 cts.
per lOLl; $4.00 per 1000.
No. 3 Double Pearl Tuberose, good flower-
ing bulbs, at $3.00 per 1000. All packed in best
manure free of charge. Address,
CHAS. BLACK, Highistown, N. J.
WHFN WRrriNG MENTIOrn THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
-J^GOOD STOCK.b^
Arbor Vitffi, America
>a $150 *9 00
" Siberian iM
•• 2
iOO
..3}| •• m 3 50 25 00
- JOO
•• Pyramidnlls T "8 6 00
Norway spruce 1^ "2 150
• ■• i " m 3 50
Pine, Austrian ^ " 6>i 2 50
8 " 10 90O
White ^ii "0 2 0(1
- ■■ •" 9 00
200
200
Larch, European 5
Poplar Balsam..
U 350 2500
Locust KOOd bd'B.ll
Chestnut, Horse " .9
Maple, Norway 3
Susar, Maple 14
Silver 5
, 12 inches 0 75
Gash witli order.
W. I. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.
Cherries,
I HAVE A FINE STOCK OF
Pears, '^^^^s ''^^'^''^^i
Quinces,
Apricots,
Many in bearing sizes. All kinds of small
fruits, Asparagus and Strawberry plants.
1000 Norway Maples, 2^^ to S^ inch diameter.
2000 " 13 to 14 and 16 feel .
600 Scarlet Maples, 7 to 9 feet.
2000 Sugar Maples, 13 to 14 and 16 feet.
1000 Elms, 14 to 18 feet, 2>^ to 3 inch.
2000 •• 13 to 14 and 16 feet.
2000 •' 8 to 10 and 12 feet.
1600 Purple Leaved Beech, 3 to 8 feet.
600 Horse Chestnut, 6 to 12 feet.
600 Blood Leaved Maples, 6 to 8 feet.
500 Golden Oaks, 6 to 8 feet.
500 Lindens, 6 to 10 feet.
600 European and Mountain Ash. 6 to 12 feet.
700 English and Cut-leaved Birch, 8 to 12 feet.
3000 Norway Spruce, extra nice, 7 to 10 feet.
4000 " " 3 to 5 feet.
3000 White and Blue spruce, 8 to 5 feet.
1000 Scotch and White Pine, 3 to 8 feet.
2000 Arbor Vitas Trees, 8 to 13 feet.
4000 " Hedge, 18 inch to 4 feet.
600 Ketinospora Plumosa and Aurea, 4 to 8 ft.
500 Globe Arbor Vitse, specimens extra.
4000 Hydrangea Pan. gran, 3 to 6 feet.
1500 White Fringe, 3 to 8 feet.
500 Tree Paeonies, extra strong.
10000 California Privet, 2 to 4 feet.
10000 Monthly Roses and climbing, ex. strong.
1000 Virginia Creepers, 2 to 6 feet.
2000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1 to 8 feet.
1000 Clematis, large flowering-.
40 Varieties of Grape Vines.
30 Varieties of Shrubs, extra strong.
Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc., etc.
Best of facilities for shipping. Two Rail-
roads, three Express Companies and
Sound Steamers to Kew Toric City.
S. CRANE, Prop, of Norwich Nurseries,
NORWICH, CONN.
ESTABLISHED 1870.
Now is the Time to Buf
and Plant [vergreens.
350,000
READY FOR MARKET
Our Evergreens are all Well Grown,
Good Shape, Fine Roots, and
Thorou hly Packed at the
following
LOW PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES;
Per 100
Arbor Vita, American, 10 to 12in. $4.00
" American, 1 to li<^ ft. 5.00
" American, 1}^ to 2ft. 6.00
" American, Weeping,
6 to 7 ft 20.00
" American, Silver, 1 to
IJ^ft 50.00
" Compacta, 2 to2i^fi. 15.00
" Globosa, StolOin... 7.00
" Globosa, 1 to IK ft. . 10.00
" Globosa, 11^ to 2 ft.. 15.00
" Hovey's Golden, 8 to
10 in 6.00
" Hovej's Golden, 8 to
21^ ft 15.00
" Hovej's Golden, 2^i
to 3 ft ". 25.00
" Siberian, 3 to 31^ ft.. 25.00
" George Peabody, 10 to
15 in 15.00
" George Peabrdy, 2)^
to 3 ft 30.00
Thuyopsis Borealis, 1% to 2 ft. . . . 20.00
Retinospora Plumosa Argentea, 4
to 6 inches 10.00
" Argentea, Itol^ft 30.00
" Aurea, 5 to lOiii.. 8.00
" Aurea, 10 to 12 in. 12.00
" 8 to 15 in 7.00
" 1 to 11^ ft... 9.00
" 3to3Vi ft 35.00
" 31^ to 5 ft 20.00
" Squarrosa, 4 to 8 In 8.00
" Squarrosa, 1 to IJ^ft.. 12.00
" Squarrosa, 23^ to 33^ ft 18.00
Squarrosa, 3>^ to 4 f ft. 30.00
" Ericoides, 8 to 15 in. . . 5.00
" Ericoides, 1 to IK ft... 10.00
" Ericoides, IK to 2 ft... 15.00
" Filiformis, 1 to2ft 20.00
Biota Aurea, IK to 2 ft 12.00
" Elegantissima, 1 to IK
ft 10.00
" Elegantissima, 2 to 3 ft. 13.00
" Elegantissima, 3 to 4K
ft 25.00
Fir, Balsam, 1 to IK ft 15.00
Fir, Balsam, 2 to 3 ft 20.00
Fir, Balsam, 3 to 3K f t 25.00
Fir, Nordman's Silver, 6 to 10 in. . 25.00
Fir, Nordman's Silver, 1 to IK ft- 40.00
Spruce, Norway, 5 to 10 in 4.00
" Norway, 1 to IK ft 7.00
" Norway, IK to 2 ft 10.00
Norway, 2 to 2K ft 14.00
" Norway, 3 to 4j^ ft 22.00
Norway, 4K to 5/ ft. ... 27.00
White, 1 to IJ^ ft 15.00
White, 2 to 2K ft 30.00
White, 3 to 3K ft 30.00
" Hemlock, 2K to 3 f t 25.00
" Hemlock, 3 to 4ft 30.00
" Orientalis, 8 to 15 in.,
dwarf and bushy 20.00
Pine, White, 4 to 8 in 6.00
" White, 1 to IK ft 9.00
" Scotch, 1 to 1"^ ft 6.00
" Scotch, 8 to 4 ft 25.00
" Austrian, 8 to 12 in 6.00
" Austrian, 1 to li^ ft 10.00
" Austrian, 3 to 4 ft 25.00
" Austrian, 4K to 6 ft 30.00
Juniper, Irish, 8 to 15 in 7.00
" Pyramidalis, 3K to i'A
ft 12.00
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
C. RIBSAM & SONS,
TRENTON, N. J.
410
The Kt^orist's Exchange.
15,000 MriE. CROZY SEEDLINGS 15,000
Fron^ MR. JAMES DEAN, Bay Ridge, N. Y.
Wtr Will be Sold at AUCTION bv 'Vi
WILLIAM ELLIOTT & SONS,
54 and 56 DEY STREET,
Sub-tropical Gardening. I
Sub-tropical gardening means the using
of various ornamental plants from tropical
or sub-tropical countries, and these produce
in the open air some resemblance to tropi-
cal scenery or effect. The first thing is to
have your plants of good size, healthy and
well hardened off before using for this pur-
pose. You cannot transfer large palms,
aracsenas, etc., from a warm house to the
open air without any preparation ; if such
be done it results in the ruin of the plants
at once. The plants should therefore have
plenty of air and very light shading for at
least a month before being brought out of
doors.
Lar°;e plants should not be turned out of
pots, but plunged in the ground, and it is
always best to put from two to three inches
of ashes in the bottom of the hole to keep
the worms from getting into the pols
through the drainage. It is imperative that
the plants should never be allowed to suffer
for want of water, or they soon burn.
In shady spots, sheltered from the wind,
you can use tree ferns, such as Dlcksonia
antarctica, Cyathea dealbata, Alsophila
Australia, Pteris tremula, etc. Large
latanias, cycas, zamiasand others look well
plunged as single specimens on lawns. The
agaves, yuccas, and various cacti should be
made into beds by themselves, Crotons
are the most gorgeous foliage plants we
have and do as well as a coleusfor bedding
out. Of course, to get the crotons to keep
their foliage, they must be well hardened
off before they are planted out.
Alocasias do well to use with cannas in
large beds or interspersed with nicotianas
and Arundo donax. Phormium tenax
and Phormium tenax variegata, the vari-
ous arundos, Acorns Japonica variegata,
arisaemas, Aspidistra lurida variegata,
Cyperus alternifolius, Papyrus antiquo-
rum, Prionium Palraita, the palm reed,
callas, trilliams, verbesina and bambusas
are most suitable for planting in marshy
places and on the margins of ponds,
streams and such places.
All the Musas are grand plants for sub-
tropical gardening, and are good either as
single specimens or in the center of mixed
beds. The large growing solanums are
splendid plants for out-door decoration,
the most useful are S. laciniatum, S. ro-
bustum and S. Warscewiczii. Strelitzia
augusta and reginse make handsome sin-
gle specimens for the edges of a lawn. The
various philodendrons are first-class deco- '
ralive plants for the garden. The hibis-
cus are unequalled for Summer flowering ;
allamandas are continuous bloomers out
of doors in Summer when grown as speci-
mens in tubs. Bougainvillea glabra is a
fine Summer flowering plant. The rici-
nus are of rapid growth and form splendid
ornaments during the Summer.
Rheums are very fine plants for groups
or for the lawn ; the two best are B. emodi
and R. palmatum. The daturas (Brug-
mansias) are most effective for Summer
planting ; they are all very showy and
have large and fragrant flowers. The
cactus form of the tall growing euphor-
bias are useful for rockwork, dry and
sunny situations, or to use with cactus
and agaves in the succulent beds.
Some of the ficus stand well out of doors,
such as F- elastica, F. Australis and Ficus
Indica are very valuable for this purpose.
Of the dasylirion, gracile junceum ser-
ratifolium and glaucum are the best of the
The dracsenas, except the tenderest of
the stove varieties, are all first-class plants
for Summer decoration. Grevillia robusta
is a rapid growing plant of great value for
that purpose. The Chinese and Japanese
aralias are very valuable plants for the
subtropical garden. Areca lutescens and
A. Baueri require a shaded and sheltered
place to do well. Araucarias should be
sheltered from the direct rays of the sun,
or they are apt to get red spider. Pan-
danus utilis. if well hardened off, stands
well.
The best palms for sub-tropical planting
are Chamaarops Fortune! and C, humilis,
Latania Borbonica, Livistona Australis,
Phoenix dactylifera, P. reclinata and P.
rupicola, Sabal palmetto, S. minor and S.
glaucophylla, Brahea filamentosa, Rhapis
flabelliformis, Zamia Mexicana, Dionedule
and Cycas revoluta.
A very fine effect Is produced by using
Musa ensete, or one of the tall ricinus for
the center of a bed and planting cannas,
Arunda donax var., Caladium esculentum
or alocasias around it, and then finishing
the border with Coleus Yerschaffeltii and
yellow coleus for the edge.
Palms should never be made into a for-
mal bed but put in irregular groups, and
mixed with stiffer growing plants, such as
solanums, pbilodendrons and large leaved
plants. Always choose the driest and
sunniest places for agaves, euphorbias,
cactus, echeverias, mesembryanthemums,
and all succulent plants.
The arborescent species of aloes should
always be used as solitary decorative
plants or else on rockeries. One thing is
absolutely necessary in the sub-tropical
garden, and that is to guard against any
stiff, formal arrangement of plants, the
geometro-picturesque one so often seen.
While the plants are good, it fails to sat-
isfy the eye on account of the massing to-
gether in lines or beds of a number of
species, when by mixing the plants or by
plunging a few specimens of other plants
in the lawn near the edges of the bed or
mass, the effect is much better and more
pleasing to the eye. The sub-tropical gar-
den is bound to be the prevailing type of
garden in the future, where the people
have room and wealth ; and every florist
who makes a specialty of retail trade and
has wealthy customers should do all in his
power to show the capabilities of decora-
tive plants in this direction. There is far
more money in this class of plants than in
the so-called bedding plants; and, again,
if the plants are properly handled they im-
prove from year to year and can be used to
decorate the conservatory in Winter ;
therefore it is an incentive to the amateur
to build, and if he has a greenhouse he
becomes a better customer to the grower.
Jas. S. Taplin.
Hackensack, N. J.
West Haven, Conn.
T. Pattison recently started in business
here, and is meeting with good success.
He grows roses well. In his new 90-foot
house are Bridesmaid, Perle, Mermet, La
France, with Niphetos on front bench.
One house is used for bulb forcing and
another for Beauty. These latter have
produced first-class stems. Two houses,
each 70 feet, are used for carnations. The
varieties most grown are Lizzie McGowan,
Hinze's White, Silver Spray, Grace Wilder,
Anna Webb and Orange Blossom. One
carnation house has three benches, and in
place of a fourth on the left hand, or inner
side of house, the bench is omitted and
violets are planted in the solid bed.
Mr. Pattison has a good position here,
having a corner piece of nine lots, 50x150 ;
so he can extend his glass when necessary.
J. C. HOFEE, Center and Union st., has a
nice establishment. Violets and carna-
tions evidently have done well. A new
store and shed is nearing completion,
which will add greatly to the appearance
of this place.
Bridgeport, Conn.
S. B. Banks, whose greenhouses are at
Westport, has for four months had a store
at 318 Main st. , where he carries agood stock
of everything and has a neat and business-
like establishment,
John Reck has now three stores in the
city. On Easter week he opened a new
one at 359 Main st., which will for the
future be the central or headquarters.
This is a very handsome store with double
fronted plate glass window, showing a
width of 20 feet. The interior is tifty feet
deep. A marble top counter runs down
the side, while behind are shelves, drawers
and mirrors. The furniture is white wood,
natural finish. In the interior is a very
handsome ice-box in the same *inish ; the
dimensions are 8 feet high, 7 feet deep, 6^
feet wide. The ceiling is finished in blue
and gold.
No. 188 State st. is a comer position fitted
much in the same way. This is the second
new store. The old stand, 463 Main st.,
carries a good stock of plants and all
kinds of supplies. For the past Easter a
good trade was reported.
The West End Floral Co. propose
opening on the 21st of April, their new
store in the post oflBce arcade. Wheeler &
Wilson orchestra band are engaged, and a
great demonstration will be made. The
store itself is of considerable dimensions
and also very handsome. The width is 30
feet, depth 65 feet, with double bow win-
dows having large space inside for plant
display. On the right hand are glass cases
filled with doves and a general assortment
of florists' supplies. To the rear on the
right is a good-sized ofiBce, while to the
left are counters running the whole depth.
The wall on this side is also covered with
handsome furniture in the way of drawers,
glass cases, etc., for supplies and designs.
In the center stands a fine ice-bos, 7^ feet
high, dit feet wide, with glass front show-
ing ice"^blocks suspended above flowers,
and lighted by electric lights. The whole
furniture, fittings and ceiling are finished
in white and gold and brilliantly lighted
with electric light. Outside in the arcade
will stand circular stages 10 feet in dia-
meter and 13 feet high, which are to be
covered with flowering and foliage plants,
while a huge counter, 100 feet long, will ex-
tend to the street.
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
411
BUnder tlie lieading of "For Sale,"
"Beaders' Wants," etc., AMERICAN
GARDENING inserts a card of seven lines
at 16 cents per line or »36 per year.
GIANT PANSIES, ^'■'%SlriJfio^S. """
Roemer'B Best, in 10 vars,, Victoria, Cardinal,
Black Kiiiif, Five-spotted, Golden-yellow, White,
Emperor William, Striped Double-eye, mixed, $2.00
_per 100: $15.00 per 1000.
World's Fiiir Pnusics, mixed, same size, fl.o0
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
AMPEliOl'SlS VEiTCHII, lyear,stronB,dor-
mant plants, $8.00 per 100.
VARIEUATED VINUA, (Perriwinlilo) extra
strong, fine for Cemetery vases, $15.00 per 100.
MAUIE L.OU1SE VlOliETS, stronu clumps,
free from spot, $5.00 per 100.
ALOVSl A (Lemon Verbena) B. cuttings, $t,50al00.
" strooK plants. J6.00al00.
FEVERFEW, The Gem, R. cuttings, $1.50 per 100.
U YDRA N GEA OTAKSA, strong, at a bargain.
Cash vpith order.
HUCO BOOK, Worcester, Mass.
V WRITING MENTION!
P"S EXCHANGE
PANSIES. DAISIES.
The Jennings Strain of Panaiea now ready,
fine stocky plants in bloom and bud, $2.00 per 100 ;
$16.00 per 1000. Medium Bize plants will bloom
in May, $5.00 per 1000 by ex.; 60 cts. per 100 by
mail ; they are all large flowering, beautiful colors
and sure to please.
Yellow and White Pansy Plants, medium size,
$5.00 per 1000.
Pansy Seed, Pure 'White, $1.00 per pkt. 2,500
seeds. Large Yellow, Black Eye, $1.00 per pkt.,
2,500 seeds.
Snowflake Daisies, fine plants, $2.00 per 100.
Fine German Strain of Large Double Daisies,
White and Pink, $2.0operl00; many of the flowers
are double the size of Snowflake. Cash with order.
L. B. 254. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
100 1000
Coleus, good varieties $0 75 $6 50
Achyrnntlies, asst. Ageratum 1 00
Fiiciisjas, asst.. Heliotrope 1 25
Scarlet Snge 1 25
Solanum Grandifloruin 125
Carnations.
Grnce Wilder, SSilver Spray 1 50 12 50
Golden Gate, May Queen 1 25 10 DO
Hinze'a White 125 10 00
Emily i'ierson 2 00 15 00
Plants, 2M in. pots.
Colens, asst. Alternanthera, red and 100
yellow $2,0
Achyrantlies, asst. Fuchsias 2 50
Heliotropes, Ageratum, dwarf blue 2 00
Geraniums, Mme Salleroi 2 00
Eeheveria elaiica $2 00 and 3 00
English Ivy, extra strong, 4 inch pots 6 00
Cash with order. Larchmont Tfursery,
J. W. B. HALLBTT. I-arcIimont, N. T.
10,000 CYCLAMEN,
Ilxtra Strong Healtliy Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
RECEIYED FIRST PREMIUM:
___ For our Cycliimen at last New York
Fall Show.
Per 1000,350.00 I Per 100, $6 00
Colors, Dark Red, Eed Pink, White,
with Red Eye.
Also the Grand Pure White MONT BLANC.
Cash with order. Sample free on application.
LEHNIG & WINNEFELD,
HACEENSACK, N. J.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2J^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CCNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all tlie ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plantsin 3% inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2i^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA,
SURPLUS STOCK
Per 100
Aoalypha Macafeeana, 2^ in. pots $5.00
Achyranthes LIndenll, " " 2.50
Ageratiim, "Cope's Pet," " " 1.00
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana and Farony-
choides, from flats 1.50
Alyssum, "Tom Thumb," 2J in. pots 3 60
Begonias, assorted, 2^ in. pots 4.00
Bellls Perennis, strong, from frames 2.00
Cannas, French mixed, dormant 2.60
Cobea Scandens, 2^ in. pots 3.6U
Coleus, leading sorts, 2^ in. pots 2.00
Cuphea Platycentra, 2j in. pots 3.00
Digitalis, fine, from frames 2.00
Heliotrope, standard sorts 2,00
Ivy Geraniums, best sorts, 3 in. pots 4.li0
Lophlspermum, 2^ in. pots, perdoz., 75 cts..
Maranta Massangeana, 2^ in. pots 10.00
'Mums, named, ,2J In. pots 4.00
Myosotis, strong, from frames 2.00
Salvia Splendens. extra, from flats 2.00
Wm. Bedman, " " 2.60
Solanum Jasmlnoides, 2^in.pots, doz. $1.00.
Stevia Serrata Varlsgata, 2} in. pots 5.00
All the above are STRONG, CLEAN, and In
FIRST CLASS CONDITION
SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, Prop. Oyster Bay, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S
HORTIGULTURiSrS RULE BOOK.
SECOND EDITION.
BY PROK. L. H. BAILEY.
This work retains all the good points of
the original edition, and adds many new
recipes, formulas, and facts, although it has
been condensed into a somewhat smaller
space. Every insecticide and fungicide
which has gained prominence in the coun-
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all the leading diseases and insects of fruits,
vegetables and flowers. In this direction
the book is an epitome of all recent experi-
ment and practice. A is one of the most invalu-
able git ides to theTitodern methods of spraying
for insect and fungous troubles. Thous-
ands of facts are crammed in the 221 pages
of this little volume, among which are such
as pertains to the Times for Sowing, the
Quantities of Seeds Required for Given
Areas, Planting Tables, the Longevity of
Seeds, Recipes tor all Leading Grafting
Waxes, and for Mortars, Cements, Paints
and Glues, Longevity of Various Fruit
Trees, Tables of Weights and Measures,
Weather Signs, Indications of Frost, Ways
of Grafting and Budding, Average Yields of
Various Crops, Stocks Used for Fruit Trees,
Laws Relating to IVIeasures and Weights of
Horticultural Produce, Statistics, Capacities
of Pipes and Tanks, Rules of Nomenclature
and for Exhibitions of Fruits, Flowers and
Vegetables, Postage Rates, Methods of Col-
lecting and Preserving Plants and Insects,
Making of Perfumery, Printing Leaves and
Flowers, Analysis of Leading Fertilizing
Materials, Names of Vegetables and Fruits
in Foreign Languages, Origin of Cultivated
Plants, Glossary, and many other subjects
of immediate interest to everyone who lives
out of doors. It is the only book of its kind,
and no cultivator can afford to be without
it. It is just -what its name implies— a rule-
book. Price, in neat cloth binding, gilt let-
tering, $1.00; in paper covers, 50 cents.
Address all orders to
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"W. p." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Fresh and Well-spawned. IGe. enko ; $1.&U
'e„.,.„„.,>eeQ_ C. WATSON, Tl^tafpf
CARNATIONS.
Portia, Dorner, Darling, at $1.^ per 100 ;
$10.00 per 1000.
Daybreak anil Edna Craig, $2.00 per 100.
Annie Pixley and Belen Keller, at $10.00
per 100.
MISCELL,ANEOUS.
Verbena Seedlings, Mammotli Strain, 90c.
per 100; J7.6Operl0LO.
Coleus, fine and clean, 76o. per 100 ; $6.00 per
L. B. 496.
Stock strictly first-class. Terms casli.
AlyBERX m. H£RR, l,aticaster, Pa.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES, ETC.
B. SEMPERFLORENS INCARNATA.
A cross between Snowdrop and Vernon; style and growth of Snowdrop: compact,
sbort-joiDted habit, exceedingly free flowering up from the cutting bench. Flowers in
showy panicles, a single flower often measuring two inches across ; will in the future talie
the place of B. incuruata; color a delicate pink. Strong young plants after April 16th,
50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.
B, SEMPERPLOBEKS COMPAGTA.
Originated with me in same lot of seedlings as above variety. Dwarf and very
compact liabit, flowers standing above the dense foliage like a bouquet, with the color of
B. semperB. rosea, but more free flowering, even when quite small. After April 15th
30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz.
Solanum jasminoitles grandiflorum.
A most useful new plant for cut flovvei'S during the whole season. In planting it out
and let it grow on the ground, you will have an abundance of showy, white and lasting
flowers from Spring to Fall. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.
Begonia Vernon, Snowdrop, semperfl. rosea, Tliurstonii and
nietallica.
Most attractive and desirable varieties. Good sized plants. 50 cts. per doz,; $4.00 per 100.
LIST OF SEASONABLE PLANTS.
Abutiloiis in 4 colors.
Ageratum in 3 dit. varieties.
Aloysia (Lemon Verbena).
Alyssum, dbl. dwarf and Little Gem.
AiitUericum picturatum.
The above plants, i
Bedder.
-inch pots, ready i
Coleus, best fancy, in 10 varieties.
Cuphea (Cigar Plant).
Feverfew, dbl. dwarf.
Glechoma hederacea fol. var.
Impatiens Sultanii and Queen Carola.
Lol>elia Emp. William and Cr. Palace.
Myrtle (Bridal).
Otbonna crassifolia.
50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
JOHN G. EiSELE. 20 & Ontario Sts., Tioga Sta.. Philadelpliia, Pa.
WHEHWRITJNGM ENTIQW THE F
SPKIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
GIANT REMONTANT CAKNATIONS.
Souv. de la Malmaison. Color, form and
size like the rose bearing same name, exceed-
iugly fragrant; something every live florist
ought to have. Plants ready May 1. $2.00
per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Another variety, Same Type, in dark red
well established home-grown young plants,
ready now. $2.00 perdoz.; $12,00 per 100.
NETV CRIMSON CARNATION, SAMBO.
This variety which is a sport from Century
originated at my nursery 5 years ago, it has the
same robust growth as the mother plant, and
bears its dark crimson flowers, which are exceed-
ingly fragrant, in great abundance ; it has
proven itself without any exception the best
carnation for pot culture, I venture to say
this variety will be the standard crimson var-
iety of the future. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100.
TS&w Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, large
plants from open ground, $1.00 per doz.
Carnations, leading varieties, rooted cut-
tings, price on application.
New golden leaved Lobelia, Qoldelse.
This is a decided acquisition to the list of these
favorite plants, %% inch pots, 75 cts, per doz,;
$5,00 per 100.
Agapantkus umbellatus, 3 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 ; large plants,
$3.00 per doz.
Clematis flammula, 3 inch pots, 75 ots,
per doz.; $5.00 per 100,
Dracsenaindivisa, 4 In. pots, $1.50 a doz,
Hoyacarnosa, 4in.pots, $1.50 per doz.
Lychnis flos. cuculi semperflorenSj
$2.00 per doz.
Swainsonia galegifolia alba, 4 in. pots,
$2.00 per doz,
Stephauotis floribunda, $2.00 per doz.
Vinca elegantissima, 4 in. pots, $1.00
per doz,
BLUE DAISY, AgatUeea Celestiina.
This plant is equally as good for pot culture
as to be grown on benches, and Blooms as freely
as our well known White Daisy or Marguerite.
The flowers are of very pleasing sky blue color,
the size of a silver half-dollar, they are of good
substance and have excellent keeping quali-
ties ; it will prove a good acquisition to our cut
flower list. Orders for this plant are booked
now and will be filled strictly in rotation.
$2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS.
new double giant,
dwarf double.
" Little Gem, dwarf single.
Antbericum vittatum.
Ageratum, 3 varieties,
Antbemis coronaria, fl. pi.
Abutilon, Eclipse.
Acbillea, The Pearl, from open ground.
AlternantberaSi 4 varieties.
Coleus, Golden Uedder, Verschaffeltii, etc.
Coreopis lanceolata.
Cupheea platycentra,
Ecbeveria secunda glauca.
Eulalia zebrina.
Fuchsia, Snow Queen, free, fl, early.
Glechoma, hederacea, var.
Geramums, single and double, flue assortment
" Mme. Salleroi.
" Mount of Snow.
Golden Feather.
Im.patien8 Sultanii.
Iberis sempervirens, hardy Candytuft.
Lobelia Emperor William.
'* Crystal Palace.
Manettia, bicolor.
Mesembryanthemum, cordifolium, var.
Oxalis, floribunda and rosea.
Petunia, alba plena.
Sedum Sieboldii.
Plants in this List in 2^ inch pots are
ready now. 60 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
XHRMS CASH -WITH ORDHR.
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Correspondents.
The following staff of writers are regu
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
P. Welch 3 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
E. C. Keineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W.Olivbr... Botanic Gardens, Wash., B.C.
Bdoar Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Dunlop Toronto, Got.
Walter Wilshire Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. T.
John G. Esler Saddle Kiver, N, J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. Honaker Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. Littlejohn Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner , Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. Scott Milwaukee, Wis.
Edgene H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
Jas. H. Denham ; Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott Traveling Representative.
E. G. GiLLETT Cincinnati. O.
David Rust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
That gentlemen are also authorized to receive Ad-
vertisements and Subscriptions,
Contents.
Baseball Challenge
carnations, new and old ....
planting
catalogues received . . . .
Coming flower Shows . . * .
Correspondence :
Carnation Bouton d'Or. " De Chinese Water
Lily Bulb Plant," Lily Flowers from Ber-
muda, Review of New Carnations
Cultdral Department:
Chrysanthemums
Cut Flower prices
DEVICE FOR Tempering Water (Illus.)
Foreign Notes
LiiT Flowers from Bermuda
Pruning, The Influence op on Flowers
and fruit
Question box :
Violets
Recent jTires
Scrap Book. Start a
Seed Trade Report:
Roman Hyacinths. Nortliern vs. Southern
Seed— correapondence
Sub-Tropical Gardening ....
Trade Notes ;
Cincinnati, WilraiuKton, Del., Woodville, Pa.
Boston, Buffalo 408,
Providence
Brideeport, Conn., West Haven, Conn.
Alexandria, Va., Brooklyn, New York. Steel-
ton. Pa
Philadelphia
Parttersburg, W. Va., St. Paul, Minn
Chicago. SprinRfleld, Mass
Toronto, Kaltiraore
Emporia, III., Moorestown, N. J. .
WORLD'S FAIR AWARD
A Handy and Valuable Article.
The spraying calendar reproduced in the
issue of American Gardening for April S8
is one of the most concise and complete
sammaries of information concerning
spraying^ yet given. We will send a copy
of that issue to any one desiring same on
receipt of five cents. Address your orders
to American Gardening, 170 Fulton st.,
New York.
Lily Flowers From Bermuda.
The Bermuda Colonist of Wednesday,
April 11, comments on the remarks on
above subject, which appeared in our
issues of March 24 and 31, and it exon-
erates M.T. G. W. West, of Shelly Bay,
from all blame of forwarding Easter lily
buds on dates mentioned.
We would state for the benefit of the
Bermuda Colonist and others concerned
that we have not accepted the reports of
any spies or informers, but that our report
was procured by a member of our own
staff from authentic sources. As regards
Mr. West, we acknowledge that the re-
port of his having made a shipment of lily
flowers at that time was an error, as we
have since discovered it was gladiolus
bulbs he forwarded and not lily buds.
Start A Scrap Book.
If you do not wish to retain all the copies
of the Florists' Exchange, there are
many valuable items appearing in the
numbers that are worth saving and which
ought to be kept for future reference.
These you can clip out and place in a scrap
book which should be correctly indexed.
Do not buy the ordinary scrap book, but
make one as follows : procure a number of
sheets of paper, of good quality and weight,
in size about 11x14 inches, allow a margin
on the left hand side of an inch and a half,
which is to be kept free of printed matter
for binding purposes. Paste items relating
to one subject on one sheet until that sheet
is filled, then take another sheet. Keep
these sheets in alphabetical order, one on
top of the other. It will be unneces-
sary to bind them until you have made
quice a collection; then send them to a
binder, reserving three or four pages in
the front for your index.
We have seen such a scrap book contain-
ing thousands of clippings on a great many
diversified subjects, and by this system
the owner was enabled to find any item he
wanted without the loss -of a minute's
time.
Brooklyn.
C. A. Applegate, had the decorations of
the Brhart-Huntington marriage on Thurs-
day, April 12. Three thousand Harrisii
alone were used in the center aisle, which
was adorned on either side by lilies tied
with white satin ribbon. The altar was
banked with palms and flowering plants.
Trade in cut flowers is very slow, and al-
though very few are arriving, these are
quite suflB,cient to supply demands. Most
of the bulbous stock is past; occasionally a
few Harrisii come in, with a fair supply of
valley. Sweet peas are selling at six
bunches for a dollar. Carnations have
also been arriving in limited quantities.
The funeral of the late General Slocum
gave work to a few of the retail men here,
among them Weir & Son, Mallon & Sons
and J. V. Phillips, of Fulton st. The lat-
ter made for the occasion a magnificent
standing star, composed of Bride and Ni-
phetos. In the center were the words,
"Our Comrade; Rankin Post, No. 10,"
worked in violets on a ground of white
carnations. The base was made up of
Mermet roses and Harrisii lilies, while the
radiating points were of lily of the valley.
Among other veterans who attended the
General's funeral were the members of the
U. S. Grant Post, under Commander Jas.
Dean, of Bay Ridge.
Recent Fires.
La Crosse, Wis.— A fire occurred in the
boiler room of F. Kienahs' greenhouses at
1300 Madison st., on April 10, resulting in
damage to the amount of $150.
The Russell Fund.
It is desired to close up the fund on be-
half of the widow and children of the late
Thos. L. Russell at as,early a moment as is
practicable. If there are any of his friends
wishing to contribute who have not yet
done so, will they kindly send their checks
to the treasurer of the fund, Mr. Joseph
Magill, at this office ?
New York.
Cut Flower Exchange.
Business has improved here since
last report. Flowers of all kinds are com-
ing in plentifully, there being a fair de-
mand for same. Among the tulips now
being brought in by W. H. Siebrecht are
Murillo, Cloth of Gold, Tournesol, Rose
Gris-de-lin. La Reine and Yellow Prince.
The greatest call is for self colors, which
readily bring $3 per 100. Dutch hyacinths
are selling at 3c.; Romans from l^^c. to 2c.;
a few Italian hyacinths were noticed ; they
bring l^c. Valley sells at $1.50 to $2 ; Nar-
cissus poeticus, 2c.; daffodils, 3c.; out-door
varieties of the latter are coming in, but
there is hot much demand for them. Har-
risii bring from $3 to $5; callas, $4 to $6.
Sweet peas are disposed of at six bunches
for $1. Carnations run from $1.50 to S2 ;
Lizzie McGowan and Daybreak bringing
the higher figure. Deutzia gracilis and
stocks sell at from 20c. to 25c. per bunch.
Smilax is very scarce ; good strings fetch
35c. each ; Pansies sell at 20c. a hundred.
A. Schultheis is bringinginsome very good
roses ; Kaiaerin Augusta and Testout
brought $6; hybrids from $1 to $3 per
dozen ; Jacqs. from 4c. to 8c.
The annual meeting of the Exchange
directors takes place first Saturday in
May. There will be an election of four
directors to succeed the gentlemen whose
term have expired.
The Market.
Trade this week has dropped off
very much, and the demand is not nearly
so good as it was last week. It is doubtful
whether at any time before, at this season
of the year, so many American Beauty
have come into the market. All the large
Beauty growers seem to have "crops on,"
and are sending in hundreds of the finest
specimens of this rose that have been seen
here. The blooms are exceptionally fine,
have long stems, are of good color, and it
is to be regretted that it is impossible to
dispose of them at a good price. It is true,
a number of the best sell for $25 per hun-
dred, but the majority of them have to be
sold for a much less figure, while the
shorter stemmed ones have to equally
suffer. The same state of affairs exists
with the smaller varieties, as far as quan-
tity is concerned. Some of the select Mer-
met, Bride, Cusin, Bridesmaid, etc., have
sold for 5c., but large numbers have to be
disposed of for $10 per thousand. If it
were not for the street men it would be a
problem diflicult of solution as to what
would becqme of all the flowers that are
being received in this market, as it seems
that any one agent has enough to supply
the demands of all of the store trade.
Carnations have also dropped in price,
and sell for 50c. to $1 per 100 for the ordin-
ary varieties and from $1 to $2.50 for extra
ones. There can be no better evidence of
the fate of variegated carnations that do
not possess some especial qualifications
than the mounds of American Flag that
are daily finding their way to the dump
piles. Red are also a glut, especially Por-
tia.
Extra white lilac still sells very well at
$1.50 per bunch, while the ordinary kinds
go at from 50c. to $1 per bunch. The days
of indoor lilac are, however, numbered;
there are several agents who anticipate
large consignments of Southern lilac in
the early part of next week. Violets are
coming in in large quantities, but the
quality is very poor. By the looks of what
we have seen, it is only a question of a few
days before they will be all over with.
Sweet peas are arriving in limited num-
bers, and sell readih^ at 25c. per bunch.
Hybrids, such as Luizet, Baroness, M.
Morrison, sell from $5 to $20 per 100; Brun-
ner, from $10 to $40, according to quality ;
and Jacq., from $5 to $10; a small quan-
tity of exceptionally good ones, which are
called double extra, at from $10 to $20. A
few moss roses are being received, and sell
at from $2 to $3 per 100.
Quite a number of Southern jonquils are
coming in, both single and double varie-
ties.
The marsh marigold, Caltha palustris,
is being handled by the itinerant fakirs,
who gather their own supplies.
Harry Bayersdorfer, of Philadelphia,
sailed for Europe per steamer Friesland,
on Wednesday, April 18. A magnificent
basket of flowers graced the saloon table,
the parting gift of Messrs. W. C. Krick, of
Brooklyn, and S. J. Russell, of Jersey
City, both of which gentlemen are among
Mr. Bayersdorfer' s closest friends.
A splendid opportunity will be offered
to all growers of cannas to obtain some of
the best of Mme. Crozy's seedlings at the
auction sale of Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54
Dey St., on Tuesday, April 24, who will
dispose of 15,000 dry roots of these, from
Mr. James Dean, of Bay Ridge.
The base-ball club, inaugurated by the
employes of Thos. Young, Jr., has now got
well under way, and, having had consid-
erable practice, feels competent to tackle
any florist nine in close proximity to this
city. The secretary of the club is John
Skelly, 20 W. 24th st. The club has been
christened the "Meteor."
HULSEBOSCH Bros., bulb merchants, an-
nounce in their catalogue that they have
bought a farm at Englewood, N. J., to
grow and properly protect plants and
bulbs. After May 1 they will remove to
that place.
Orcliid Sale.
About 2,000 imported and estab-
lished orchids from F. Sander *& Co., St-
Albans, England, were offered for sale by
August Rolker & Sons on Thursday,
April 19. The attendance was good and
bidding very spirited, Epidendrum vitel-
linum majus brought from $1 to $1.70.
The Lang-tang mountain variety of Den-
drobium nobile, styled the "White Dendro-
bium nobile," at from $1.60 to $2.50 ;_ Re-
nanthera Storiei, superior to R. coccinea,
$7; Vanda ccerulea, $5; Cypripedium
Nicholsonianum (a provisional name) from
the island of Palawan, said to be interme-
diate between C. Rothschildianum and C.
Sanderianum, brought $2.50. Plants of
Cattleya species, supposed to be a geo-
graphical form of C. labiata, but distinct,
realized $6.50 to $7.50 ; Cattleya aurea and
varieties, $4 ; Dendrobium hybridum cas-
siope, a cross between D. nobile albiflorum
and Japonicum, sold at from $3 to $4 ; and
D. Owenianum, a cross between D. Lina-
wianum majus and D. Wardianum, $11.50.
Cattleya labiata sold at from $1 to $6.
AmongcypripediumSjC.Parishii brought
$2; C. Chamberlainianum,$3.50; C. Charles-
worthii, $3.35; C. Sargentianum, $9, and C.
Morganige, $16 ; C. insigne Montanum,
$1.50; C. Rothschildianum, $2.
Bulophiella Elisabethse sold at $2. Den-
drobium phalffinopsis Schoderianum, the
elephant moth dendrobe, realized from
90c. to $3.25. A new type of Cattleya ame-
thystoglossa sold for $3.35; the white Laslia
anceps bringing $3.50. Stobilanthes Dyer-
ianus, a useful decorative plant, fetched
$1.75.
The cases of orchids ranged in price from
$5 to $15.
Alexandria, Va.
J. L. Loose has recently sepured four
acres of land adjoining his property, which
gives him about ten acres. He intends
growing roses largely on own roots. The
soil is a heavy loam, well adapted, and
climate is all that can be desired. Roses,
both hybrids and teas, have been grown
very successfully in this locality, but not
to any extent. The latest addition to
buildings is a frame shed 300x30 feet, roofed
with loose boards twelve inches wide, leav-
ing the same width between. This is in-
tended to allow both light and air, afford-
ing shade and breaking the force of
heavy rains. Carnations and violets are
already planted beneath and starting well.
A seedling single violet discovered here
has attracted considerable attention. The
foliage is as large as a galax leaf, of deep
green ; the flower is borne on a stiff stem
which averages twelve inches in length,
and differs from other single kinds in that
every bloom is erect and distinct. Bloonas
measuring 1^ inches across have been
picked this season. It is very f.oriferous
and fragrant. A peep into the palm and
fern houses showed a fine lot of arecasand
Kentias grown for store purposes. I
noticed a plan for " making up " Areca
lutescens ; a seedling was inserted in a
hole punched beside a plant in a four-inch
pot ; it is soon at home and early gives the
plant the appearance of throwing an off-
shoot and a more natural appearanfte than
does the three plants of equal size in one
pot. The experiment of growing Kentia
Forsteriana. together, one tall plant In
centre, three smaller around, is being
tried on a small scale. The Europeans
have lately adopted this method with some
success. Latanias as grown together by
a few growers look out of character.
Adiantum Farleyense is grown on a
large scale ; it has been in great demand
for filling ferneries in this city during the
past season. A new variety of adiantum,
named Alexandrina, is very fine ; it is on
the order of A. decorum, but fronds are
shorter and denser ; the contrast of shade
between the old and new fronds is very
striking. It makes a capital pot plant, is
very hardy and graceful. A stock of 1,500
orchids of popular kinds are making ex-
cellent growths, as also are immense stock
of the true Asparagus plumosus nanus,
ready for shipment. W. M.
Steelton, Pa.
The greenhouses and plants of C. W.
Graham, florist, have been seized by the
sheriff on a $200 judgment held by A. H.
Gardner.
The Klorist's Exchange.
413
Philadelphia.
The Market.
The bright, warm weather of the
nast week has helped business consider-
ably All the stores seem to be doing a
fair trade. There have been several wed-
dings during the week ; and although the
decorations at these have not been large,
yet the cut Bower orders have been good,
and the retail men have had more making
up than for several weeks past.
The supply of flowers is very good. Koses
are really too plentiful ; this fact, I think,
1b evident when the fakirs are selling good
fresh American Beauty on the street. Car-
nations have fallen off, and some days
many more could be used, especially in
white and pink. , tt ,, -j
The following prices are general: Hybrid
roses bring $25 to $40, according to variety
and quality ; American Beauty, S3 dozen
for good flowers with long stems ; short
stems, $1,60 dozen ; Bride and Mermet, »6;
Bridesmaid, $8 for good flowers ; Kaiserin,
$6 to $8. 1 fancy the latter variety will
yet be heard more of ; some growers have
tried it in a small way, giving it more
depth of soil, and thus treated it does
much better and produces Bne flowers.
Jacq. brings $8 to $10 : Meteor, $6 ; Perle,
U\ Bennett, good flowers, $6.
For carnations $2 is the lowest, while
some of the flner varieties sell at $3 to $4.
Sweet peas are now coming in iu larger
quantities; they bring $1.50 and $2. ahe
majority of these now come from the car-
nation growers. Narcissus are very good
at $3 and $4. I notice a few Eomans yet
around; they sell well at $3. Valley keeps
stationary at $3 to $4 ; most of them sold
at the first named price. Good smilax is
scarce, bringing $20. Maidenhair fern is
being largely used this mild weather, price
$1 per 100; common fern, 15c. a 100; rni-
gnonette sells well at $2; helic trope, $1. L.
Harrisii are now on a level with callas at
$1 a dozen. Pansies, 13 to $4 per hundred
bunches. Pansy plants sell very well this
Spring, a basket containing six plants re-
tailing at 50c.
Penn. Hort. Societ;.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
was held on Tuesday evening. There was
a fair attendance. The all-absorbing topic
just now is the rebuilding of the hall. The
majority of members favor the rebuilding,
and a resolution to that effect was passed,
which no doubt will have considerable
weight with the trustees. All now de-
pends on them, as there seems to be no
doubt about raising the requisite capital.
Mr. J. Sargeant Price gave a legal opinion
that in the event of the trustees selling the
present property, the deed of trust from
the Schaeffer estate would be broken ; so
this will also influence the trustees to re-
build on the .present site.
A proposition has been submitted to a
committee of the Society, and has been re-
ceived with favor to the effect that the
Society shall build a hall, of the design of
a theatre, and to be flrst-olass in every re-
spect, that can be used by society circles of
' the city for balls, receptions and social en-
tertainments of a character that cannot be
properly accommodated in a private re-
It is claimed that such a place is much
needed in Philadelphia. The hall could
also be rented for meetings and other pur-
poses as heretofore, and used for the
Society's exhibitions, besides containing
provision as now for the Society s library
and o£&ces.
Tisitors.
A. W. Bbnnett, supt. of Schenley
Park, Pittsburg, was here on Saturday
last on his way home from the East. He
has been looking up details in connection
with an electric fountain for Schenley
Park. FrAKK Rot, Supt. of Mount Roya,l
Cemetery, Montreal, was also in town and
took In all of the principal horticultural
institutions.
Among Growers.
RoBT. ScOTT & Sons are now very
busy with their extensive mail trade. They
report that orders are not quite up to pre-
vious seasons, but that cash orders are
away ahead of last year. This firm are now
running the greenhouses down at the
Model Farm, and although they are three
miles distant, yet they already find great
advantages from the increased amount ot
glass.
W K HARRIS will build two more
houses this season, thus largely increasing
his already extensive plant.
Thos Fowlds has been bringing in some
very good Bride and Mermet this season.
His roses at the houses are the picture ot
health and show good care in every way.
His object is to get long stems, conse-
quently his plants will not average over
thirty inches In height. They continue to
throw up young shoots from the bottona ,
each shoot is disbudded to where it will be
cut, thus throwing the strength back to
the other buds. Like all suburban growers
he has to grow some bedding plants, but
Intends to give it up and make roses his
specialty.
BoiTltn?.
Mr. John N. May is to bring over a
bowling team from New York on Thurs-
rlav Anril 26. to " clean up " the Phila-
defph^team ' This is what Mr. May says
they will do, but what will the Philadel-
phia boys do ? Let us hope they will up-
hold the Quaker City's reputation. , A
good time Is anticipated on^ thi^s^ e^enuig.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Bx
CHANGE. 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
Roman Hyacinths.
Editor Flotiats' Excltange:
In your issue ot March 24 just to hand,
Mr. Winfried Bolker asks for further in-
formation respecting " field and gar-
den" grown Roman hyacinths, and as the
"notes" on the subject were rather ob-
scure, I have much pleasure in complyine
with his request. . „i,,-ni.
Owing ta the very low prices at which
these bflbs were sold from 1887 to 1890. the
small growers (gardens) found it more
profitable to grow cut bloom for the Paris
and London markets, and the cultivation
of Roman hyacinths, for the bulbs, was
maSly carried on in the arg^gjounds
melds) round Bandol, OUioulesand Toulon
But with the increase of price, occasioned
by the extraordinary demand from
America, it has once more been found
profitable to grow them m the small gar-
dens and to glut the northern markets
with the bloo£. The strong manure used
in their cultivation has had ttf effftM
producing large bulbs very I'^^'^^^l^ *he
expense of quality, and growers on tins
side to whom these bulbs have been sent
are loud in their complaints. „„„„j
Although the drought of last year caused
the bulbs to be smaller than usual, tneu
blooming qualities do not appear to navo
suffered, as bulbs grown under the ordi
nary conditions have given most satisfa
tory results. If the " greater care " had
been intelligently applied it would no
doubt have tended to improve the quality,
but the indiscriminate use" of highly
stimulating fertilizers has in this, as in
many other cases, had the opposite effect.
With the other part of Mr. Eolker's let-
ter I heartily concur, and the sooner the
trade gets back to the old standard, viz.:
11-12 centimeters for extra early forcing,
and 12-15 for general work, the better it
will be for all concerned.
WEITBR of EnROPEAN NOTES.
European Notes.
Dutch Bulbs.
It is now possible to form a very
fair estimate ot the Dutch bulbs, as, owing
to the very mild weather, they are bloom-
ing much earlier than usual. On every
hand reports speak of the exceptionally
fine quality of the flowers, and the healthy
state of the growing bulbs. This remark
applies equally to hyacinths, tulips, cro-
cuses and narcissi, and, as stated in a re-
cent note, the supply will considerably ex-
ceed the demand, and prices for bulbs of
fine quality will be down to the 1886 level
once more. An effort will be made to
maintain prices ot such tulips as La Reine,
La Pluie d'Or, and other useful kinds for
forcing, but it is hardly likely to succeed,
as the smaller growers have now worked
up some fairly large stocks of these varie-
The powerful article by Mr. C. L. Allen
which appeared on page 306 of your
"Special Edition," should be carefully
read by every intending purchaser. On
account of the keen competition m matters
of price the best bulbs are not often sent to
America, while Dutch firms of "moderate'
standing do not hesitate to substitute in
the most shameful manner where they feel
safe in so doing. Where hyacinths and
tulips are planted in open spaces, such as
parks and gardens, the vacant spaces be-
tween the bulbs are not very attractive.
Several different methods have been tried
in Europe to remedy this defect, the fol-
lowing have been found the most useful :
In the Champs Elysees, Paris, the large
round beds are planted with hyacinths in
the usual manner, while the spaces be-
tween have been planted as thickly as pos-
sible with crocuses, one variety in each
bed These cover the soil very early and
when in bloom present what has been de-
scribed as a " massively brilliant " appear-
ance. By the time the crocus bloom has
died off, the hyacinths are just opening,
and the graceful foliage of the one adds
very considerably to the beauty of the
other.
Another method adopted in some of the
London gardens, is to plant Arabis alpina
between the rows in beds of red or blue
hyacinths, and while the foliage of the
Arabis forms a verdant carpet early in the
season, the snow white flowers give a bril-
liancy to the colors of the hyacinths that
would otherwise be lacking.
A third method is to plant a mixture of
polyanthuses and primroses between the
rows in beds of mixed hyacinths, but as
all are in bloom at the same time and the
colors do not harmonize, the effect is not
very pleasing. Beds ot scarlet Von Thol
and Tournesol tulips treated in this man-
ner are a great success.
While on the subject of bulbs mention
should be made of the magnificent collec-
tions of cllvias and hippeastrums exhi-
bited by Laing & Sons and Veitch & Sons,
at the Spring shows of the two London
societies. They have formed some of the
most interesting features, and in both
cases it would seem that perfection has
been reached in form and size of flower,
brilliancy ot coloring and habit of plant.
At the same time a break ot an entirely
new color in clivias would be very accept-
able, and it is to be hoped that the persist-
n«4- i^eenvt-a tif MOQDT.GI T.HiriD' 111 thls dlrec-
The sweet pea crops— particularly that of
the Sunset Seed & Plant Co. (Sherwood
Hall Nursery Co.) seem fairly well assured.
The Sunset people were particularly for-
tunate in getting their seed in amply early.
They have nearly 100 acres sown to 64
varieties of sweet peas. Occasional.
Base Ball Challenge.
Editur FiorJsts' Exchange :
Having reorganized the Henderson Base
Ball Club for the coming season, and
being pressed by numerous outside teams
for engagements, we take this liberty of
notifying the different florists' clubs that
we would be pleased to arrange a series of
games with any, and all of them, in pre-
ference to outside teams, and would much
prefer to meet the following clubs on the
diamond, namely : Child's B. B. Club,
Pitcher & Manda's nine, and the men from
Frank R. Pierson's, of Tarrytown, or any
other club in the viciuity ot New York.
Address all communications to
George Emmens,
Sec'y Henderson B. B. C.
Jersey City Heights, N. J.
aUie, aUU Ib is tU UC uu^JCV* u^a^v uu.. I...X.J...U
ent efforts of Messrs. Laing in this direc-
tion will meet with success.
Respecting seeds the only thing
worthy of note is the continuance of the
drought reported in last week's notes. At
the present time France is the greatest
sufferer. The drought now prevailing is
worse than that of 1893. The south is in
the worst position as, on account of the
very light rainfall, the canal which Irri-
gates the district Is badly supplied and all
annual crops (especially flower seeds) are
either at a standstill or perishing. Of
course, some recovery is possible, but at
the moment of mailing these notes there is
no prospect of any early change.
European Seeds
Northern Versus Southern Grown Seed.
Eclllnr FlnrLits' Exchange:
Our attention has been called to your
editorial comments in a late number of the
Florists' Exchange upon the question of
northern or southern grown seed, in which
you remark that " within the writer's re-
collection, nearly all the seeds sold in this
country were grown in Europe; the general
impression was we had neither climate,
soil nor skill necessary to produce a good
quality of seeds; that is, that vegetable
forms would not reproduce themselves in
this country.
" The late war made it necessary for us
to take up seed growing, because it took
nearly four dollars of our currency to buy
a dollar's worth of seed in Europe, to
which must be added freight and duty.
The result of this necessity was the revela-
tion of the fact that, for our country we
can and do produce much better seeds than
it is possible to get from other countries.
This fact ascertained, the next in impor-
tance was to know in what localities the
various types could best be developed."
The object of this communication is to
remind you of the fact that for a period
long anterior to the late war, in fact for
more than 100 years past, our establish-
ment has been engaged largely and suc-
csssfully in the growing of American gar-
den seeds,and in all that timeonly the very
smallest portion of the seeds sold by us
have been imported from Europe or else-
where It has ever been our contention
that American grown seeds, being more
thoroughly ripened, are superior to and
more vital than those ot European origin.
You have overlooked not only ourselves,
but the Shakers, theWethersfleld growers,
and many others. It will not do to say th e
" late war made it necessary for us to take
UP seed growing," unless you mean the
war of the Revolution, but we presume
your recollection hardly goes back so far.
There are very few varieties of vegetable
seed which cannot be produced in perfec-
tion of type and vitality in this country,
and we believe the middle temperate por-
tion is a better section for the purpose than
either further north or further south.
Philadelphia. D. LANDRETH & Son.
San Francisco, Cal.— Considerable ap-
prehension is felt owing to lack of rain in
the southern counties. Some large cattle
owners are arranging to transfer their
stock to Nevada and, in some cases, to the
northern part ot this state. Seedsmen are
fearing ill effects of the drought on the
bean crop ; but if rain should soon fall
prospects would be materially brightened.
YOU can sell your surplus stock at good
liiices tluougli a card in AJVrBKICAN
GAKDENING. It will only cost you 15
cents iJer line of eiglit words.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Alteriiantlieva-Page 409. col. 3; p.414, 001. 4.
ABPoraKiis-Paue 417, col. 8; p. 421, cul, 3, 4.
Auction Snles-Title Page; p. 41(1, col. 1, 2, 3,4;
col, 1; p. 422,001. 1,'2, 3.
BaoU», Maprnzineii, eto.-Paee 405. col. 3, 4; p
— --' 4: p. 411, col. 2; p. 41t, col. 2, p. 421. col. 8.4.
^- • ■ - - -Page 418, col. 3, 4
Bui'liliuK materials
BiilbH and'Koots— Title page; p. 401, col. 1, 2, 3, 4;
Canna-Page.409, col. 2; p. 410, col. 1, 2,3,4; p. 422,
Cnriition-Title page; p. 405, col. 3, 4: p. 407, col.
1, 2, 3. 4; p. 411, col. 1, 2. 3, 4: p. 414, 1, p. 411;, col. 4.
Chvrsantlieiiium— Page 107, col. 1, 2; p. 414, col. 1,
2, 4; p. 411, col. 4.
Clematis— Page 417, col. 2.
Coleus-Page 414, col. 4; p. 416. col. 4; p. 417, col. 3;
!ut Flowers— Page 408, col. 1: p. 417, col. 3,
4; p. 420, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 421. col. 1, 3. 4.
Cyclamen— Paee 411, col. 1.
Dahlias— Page 422. col. 4.
Daisy-Page 111, col. 1, 4; p. 414. col. 2; p. 122, ooi. 3.
Decorative Uooils-Title page; p. 417^0 .2. 8,4.
Decorative Trees and Plants.-Title page;
p. 408, col. 2, 3; p. 411, col. 2; p. 417, col. 2,3,4; p.
422, col. 4.
Eclieveria-Page«4. col. 2.
Fertilizers- TUlePage; p. 415, eol.3. 4.
irinrlHls' Ijetters— Page 416, col. 3.
»:!»r!»!9, ^'Spplles-Tltle dase; p. 401. col. I, 2;
., o o J. ., JOn «..! 1 9 -4 J. n i9T f>nl_ 1.
p.41.5. col. 2
P.422, c ■ '
Flowei
Oeraniu'ln^'Page 414.' col. 4
Ulnss- Page41S, col. 3, 4; p,
Glazinc Tools-Page ;:; —
liveeiilionsi
416, col. 1, 2.
piles — Aints Vaa^, V' ■»"», .;"». ', ">
4; p. 420, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 421, col. 1;
p;422,'col. 1,'2,4.
T lower I'ots and Vases, Urns, Etc.- Title
pageT p. 418. col. 3. 4; p. 413, col. 1. 2. 3, 4.
- nium-Page 414. col. 4.
1-Page 413, col. 3, 4; p. 419, CDl. 2, 3.
(for sale or to lease) Page
■ ,iiBi,r..nce— PaEe422. eol.2.
■dy Plants, Shrubs, Climbers, etc.— Page
001.2; P. 417, col. 2; p.422, col. 1.
ApparntUB— fage 418. col. 3, 4: p. 419,
HeatI
Insecticides and Fanslcid
Miscelli
p.' 416,
ucuus Stock— Page 405, oul. 3; p. 408, col.
), col. 2; p. 111. col, 1, 2, 3, 1; p. 414, col. 1, 4;
■ " 1; p. 417, col. 2, 3, 4; p. 422, col. 3, 4.
Moss— Title page,
Musliroom-PageJii, coi. o, ». ,„,„,„„„,
Nursery Stock— Page 408, col. 2. 3; p. 409, col
Drciii'd-Page 417, col. 2; p. 422, col. 3.
Paint— Page 419, col. 4.
Pansy— Page 411, col. I; p. 416, col. 4.
Photographs— Page 415. col. 4.
Sprinklors-Page 418 col. -• . , ,
Sweet Peas-Page 404, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Tools, Implements, etc.— Page 418, col. 3. 4.
Veeetable and Small Fruit Plants, Seeds,
Verbelias— Page 407, col. 1, 2: p. 414. col. 1;
vfolets-Page 407. col. 2, 3; p. 411, col. 2.
STOCK FOR SALE
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A FIRST-CLASS
INVESTMENT.
A few Shares of Stock of the A. T.
De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd.,
are offered for sale by a Stockholder.
For particulars address this office.
414
1 HE Klorist's E^xchang^.
VERBENAS.
We are booking- orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering- testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
Special Offer to the Trade.
50,000 New Yellow Coleus. Golden Crown, the most
hardy, strongesc growing, hf^hest colored yello'
to date, 2H rose pots, well grown, $4.00
per lOOO; 250 at 1000 rafea throughout, ^u.wu .u
other standard sorts: plants, $1.50: rooted, 70 cts.
100. 10,000 So
well grown, $4.00
■ ■ ■ 10,006'
Crest Dais'iesT$3!{io' per 106. $i5^
" ' " progressive type.
XXX.
0,000 Mammoth Verben.
ter. 5.000 of them C
bedder.- 10,000 Seedl
. '"gressive seed, -will t
' kinds, all perfectly clean and healthy,
ini« in bud, $2.50: Hats, $1.50; Sf edlinwa same ral
and^$12.00 per 1000. 5,q(» var._ Vlncas. 3 inch, $3.00; fl;
he Peerless
XX. and
splendid
$20.06
$1.50; 1
Snow
i. io,r
; frair
,. $1.00; i4 oz., $1.60. 5.000 Golden Keath
iiOCarpaseedling.perlOO,*." "~
5,000 Golden Marguerite,
plants.tta "' ""
Petunia, Dreer'
' " ■ le white, rooted. , ^..„„
three kinds, named.
Gymiiocarpas
few. 5,000 Go _. ___„
small plants, flats $1.50: rooted, 75
" - ■ ania, Dreer's new '93 set and th
()_und, double white, rooted, m
:, per 100, $1.00. 5,000 Gem Fever-
100. Double
eu, the best
d labeled. $2.00
WAlVTFn Tn sell MARIE LOUISE and
** ::\i\Xl^U SWANUEY WHITE VIOLETS
perfectly healthy and well rooted runners.
S4.50 per 1000. Cash with order.
J. E. JACKSON, Gainesville, Ga.
Marie Louise Violet Runneis, Rooted.
S5.00 per 1000.
By HENRY HESS,
COCKEYSVILLE, BALTO. CO., MD.
«HEW WRmWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LARGE MARIE LOUISE i SGHONBRUNN
VIOI^EXS
ClUDQps $4.50 per 100. Also CAKNAXIONS, and
CHBTSANTHBMUM cuttings, rooteil.
SNOW ^LAKE DAISIES, $1.00 per 100.
I. Ii&RKIN, Toughkeuamon. Pa.
WHEW WHITING MEHTIOK THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
:, $2.50 P.T 100; large
pkt. Double Petunii
J. C. Gibson, Woodbury, N.J.
WHEW WRrriNGH
be;go:nias. ^^^
Argentea Guttata, Vernon, Dewdrop, M.
DeLesseps and other floweriag var.... $3 00
Paul Bruaat, Sin. 8 cts. each ; 2j^"in 6 00
Moon Vine, (I. Noctiphyton) 3 50
COB^A Scandena 3 00
Geraniums, none but the best varieties,
per lOOU. $35.00 , 3 00
Bronze, 5 varieties 3 00
Mrs. Po! lock 6 00
Ivies, Jean d'Arc, Galilee, Florence,
Count Horace 3-00
Ampelopsis Veitchii, IJ^ to 3 feet 4 00
" Tricolor, strong: 3 in 3 50
Clirysantliemums, leading- varieties, per
1000, $20.00 2 50
I^emon Verbena, strong- 3 00
Achillea Pearl, 3 in., strong 3 50
Alternantliera, 3 in., stronir 3 50
Petunia, double in good variety 3 00
LOOK HERE!
Violets, MAKIE LOUISE, runners, $6.00 a 1000:
Clumps, $5.00 a 100. My stock is the finest
m the country. Winner of the two largest
prizes ever offered tor Violets. 30,000 square
teet of g-lass devoted to Violets. All orders
must be accompanied by cash. Samples,
10 cts. ; stamps.
GEO. T. SCHUNEMAN, Blue Point, L. I.,I[.T.
50.000 GAMPBELL. 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
»SS.OO per 1,000, after February 16.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
WKfcw WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
EXTRA STRONG, CLEAN,
Marie Louise Violet
Clumps 85.00 per 100; Kooted
Bunners, 85.00 per 1000.
Free from all disease. Cash with order.
R. PABST, Florist, Rutledge, Pa.
WHgN WRITJNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANCg
LADY - HUME - CAMPBELL
VIOLETS.
CARNATIONS.
Rooted Cuttina's, ioadinjf varieties.
healthy, per lOUO, $10.00 1 25
HEI,IOTBOPE, 4 varieties 2 50
THOS. A. McBETH & CO., Springfield, Oliio.
. . . VERBENAS . .
Special offer to reduce slock.
„ Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed MamiuotUs, 2J4 in.
pots $3.00 $35.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttings 1.25 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 3)4 in.
pots 2.50 20.00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Mias liate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W. H. LiuooJn. Potter Pa mer. Exquisit
J. K. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel, E. w. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Fottler, L.C. Price, Marnueriie
Urahara, and .0 other fiood varieties, from 2k
loch, J3.60 and »( 00 perlOO.
SEND POR CATALOGUE OF OTHER VARIETIES.
CAKNAXIONS. ""'■''r"Jo"e"''stock.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
_ , „ . 100 1000
Eunn. Crainr 5;i5 HO
Williain =cott, Mrs. E. Reynold,,
Purdue, Spartan 6 00
Western l»ride and Blanche 6 00
New Jersey 4 Uj
Onybreak and Thomas Cartledtre. ,1 UU 20 OU
ruruaii...^ 2 00 15 1,0
Lizzie iVIcGowan, Portia, A mora,
B. li. Bliss, Grace Milder 2 00 15 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
iSfS.'^''"'"' blue and while $1.35 m°w
COLEUS, flnest collection 1.00 8 00
CUPHEA 1.50
DAISIES, Snow Crest, 2)^ inch pots. 4.0O
FEVERFEW, the Gem 3.0.1 16.00
FUCHSIAS, from 2)^ inch pots 4 00
HELIOTROPE, finest sorts 1.25 10.00
PAND ANUS UTILIS. flue plants, 15 to 60.00
PELARGONIUMS, fine collection.... 8.(0
SALVIA, SplendensandVVm.Bedman 1.35 10.00
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
$2,00 PER 100. READY MAY 1.
Perfectly healthy.
W. Q. WILSON, Whippany, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION!
-HEATHCOTE GREEN HOUSES, -
KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY,
Devoted Exclusively to
MARIE
.^^LOUISE
VIOLETS,
90,000 Clumps at $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1000.
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELTVERV.
Having: grown this variety with uniform
success for the past ten years, I can guarantee
the health and vigor of the stock which I offer.
CHAS. 5. WITHINGTON.
WHEN WRtTENG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE:
Soxnetliing Handy
Bind your
copies of the
FLORIST'S
EXCHANGE.
"We have procured for our subscribers
the simplest and best binder known. It
ia made especially for the Florist's
ExoHANOE, and will be sent post-paid to
any subscriber for only
SIXTY CENTS.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St. N.Y.
Parkersburg, W. Va.
The West Virginia Horticultural Society
has been organized, and the following: offi-
cers elected : Adolph Hiehle, of Parkers-
burg, as president; J.W. Garvin, ofWheel-
ing, as vice-president ; and Prof. F. W. M.
Rane, of the Experiment Station, as secre-
tary and treasurer.
Mr. Hiehle read a paper on floriculture
and the methods of increasing interest in
the State. A constitution was adopted,
the object of the association being to col-
lect and disseminate iaformation relative
to fruits and other horticultural products
and to promote the taste for horticulture
and rural embellishments among the peo-
ple.
St. Paul, Minn.
Market Notes.
Trade continues fairly active, though
the dull, cloudy weather of the past week
has had its effect on sales. Prices remain
firm, while the supply is fully equal to the
demand, except in violets, valley and
white carnations. Anticipating lighter
sales and to make room for bedding stock,
some of our florists have thrown out some
of their roses and carnations. This and
the lack of sunshine the past week has de-
creased the supply.
Stock is looking exceptionally flne, and
as warm weather cannot now be long de-
layed, when there will be a brisk demand
for bedding plants, the outlook is most en-
couraging. The trade in cheap flowering
plants is active. Department stores and
gardeners at the market stands are already
offering some flne geraniums, ageratum,
heliotrope, etc. Some good longiflorum
lilies are to be seen in the different florists'
stores, but the demand for these seems to
cease after Easter, and the cautious florist
will not have many of them left for after-
Easter sales.
A Theater Decoration.
A very elaborate decoration was
made by May & Co. at the Metropolitan
Opera House on Monday evening, April 9,
the occasion being the Elks' beneflt.
The stage was banked on either side in
front with tall palms — Arecas and Kentias,
intermingled with Harrisii lilies and hya-
cinths and bordered with hyacinths, ge-
raniums and small flowering plants. Each
box contained potted lilies in full bloom.
Prom the faces of the galleries were sus-
pended festoons of green wreathing, while
the boxes were similarly, though far more
profusely, adorned, and the the posts were
encircled and entwined with the same ma-
terial.
In the lobby the pillars were flanked
with groups of palms and lilies, and simi-
lar groups were placed on the balcony
landings. At the entrance an elk's head,
the emblem of the order, greeted the visi-
tor with its mystic beauty. The head and
ears were made of white carnations, the
neck of roses and carnations arranged to
represent the wrinkles as in life, while the
eyes, mouth and nostrils were faithfully
delineated by red carnations. The horns,
also true to nature, were made of red car-
nations. The whole piece was very effec-
tive and beautiful, and should have occu-
pied a more conspicuous position. Potted
plants and cut flowers were also made
a feature of each act, and enhanced
the beauty of the scenery not a little. In
the first act, which represents a village
scene, small beds of lilies and hydrangeas,
flanked with hyacinths and bordered with
Rex begonias, were scattered about in pro
fusion, emphasizing the scene with realis-
tic accuracy. In the second act, which in-
troduced a scene in the drawing room of a
rich and haughty lord, latanias and Ken-
tias were placed in appropriate positions,
while the room was filled with the odor of
cut lilies, and roses in huge vases lent an
added lustre to the rich furnishings of the
occasion. In the third act, representing
a German watering place, a huge bed of
plants, fifteen feet in diameter, bordered
with geraniums and Rex begonias, faith-
fully depicted an out-door scene, and one
could readily imagine himself in some .sub-
tropical Summer resort.
The Elks presented Miss Wainwright
with a huge bunch of American Beauty,
and each of the other actresses with a
smaller bouquet of roses.
The grouping and other arrangement of
plants and flowers on the stage appropri-
ate to the scene or act is suggestive of what
may be done in that line in the future, and
the day may not be far distant when the
florist's art will vie with the painter's in
making a play resplendent with success.
Several of our Holland friends have been
with us the past week soliciting orders for
bulbs. They report good sales of all bulbs
with the exception of tulips. Hyacinths
are being ottered so cheap that a great
many will undoubtedly be planted another
year.
The visitors are K. J. Kuyk, P. M. Yeld-
huysen Van Tauten, W. Warnvar and A.
J. Stallinga. Veritas.
FOR SALE.
5000 ECHEVERIA,
3000 ALTERNANTHERA,
(Paronyclioides IHajor.)
JOHN BURR, - Freeport, Maine.
WHEN WRrriNG MEHTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHftNGE
GERANIUMS.
3000 JDoable and Single, Scarlet ; 500 Souv.
De Miraude, Strong Plants, bud and
bloom, 3 inch pots, !$3. 00 per hundred ;
500 Ivy Geraniums, 6 varieties, 3 inch
pots, budand bloom, )fi5. 00 per hundred.
D. HAMMOND MISH, lebanon, Pa.
WHEW WHmWQ MewnOH THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGF
B_3000 Ivory Clirj"
CHRYSANTHEMUMS Unt..
in '■ZH in. i»otH. To make raoney, pli
in large quantities and tlie following
1 offer H. B. Widener, W. H. Lincoln, H
and tlie following varietlc
— jner, W. H. Lincoln, Hi'i
Arnold. Mrs. R. CraiK. Mrs. L. C. Madeira, RosI
M. Wanamiifcfer. G. W. Guilds, A. J. Drexel, Ito
.,—-.- Rooted Cuttings ol same
S2.G0per:O0. t'ASS WITH THE ORUER,
Address, D. T. CONNOR, Lansdowne, Pa.
iVHCN WRITING
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Can furnish at any time from now to July 1st
strong rooted cuttiug:s of Niveus, The Queen,
M. TVanamaker, L. C. Madeira, Pres. TV.
R. Smith, Ivory, Miss Kate Brown, J. H.
Taylor, Mrs. R. Craig, Mrs. E. 1>. Adams.
V. Morrel, TT. G. Newett, H. Balsley, at,
«2.50 per 100.
Such varieties as Iiincoln, Widener, Whill-
din, H. Arnold, Mermaid, I>ominationt
E. G. Hill, IVIrs. Farson, E. Prass, Kioto,
etc. at S^.OO per 100.
All healthy, well rooted. Not less than 5 of
a kind. Add J^ for 3 in. pots. ^Cash with order
Correspondence invited.
^W. J. & M. S. VESEY,
KORX -WAVKJE, INDIANA.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Ivory, Lincoln, Domination, M.
Wanamaker, Mrs. Wliilldin, Miss
Kate Brown, Eooted Cuttings, $1.50.
Plants, from 2% inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
Other good sorts, in 30 varieties, 5 of a
sort, per 100, same price.
COLEUS. Golden Bedder and
Crimson Verschaifeltii, " grown cool,
and free from mealy bug."
Rooted Cuttings, $1.00. Plants,
from 21^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.
DATXD SCOTT, Fredonia, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
THE BEST ONLY.
Other sorts will be announced later.
Rooted Cuttings, 35c. per doz. ; S3 per 100.
(Special prices ia large lots for May and June
delivery.)
Mlsa Kate Brown, (earliest white, 117.50 per 1000).
Roslyn. Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, Mrs. B. D. Adams. Mrs.
L. C'., Madeira, Mrs. Robert Craitj, Mrs. Maria Simpson.
Mn. Geo. D. Millet, Andover, Mass., says, i
tliem has died.'
MISCEttANEOUS CUTTINGS.
Ageratum, dwarf blue and white, COctH. per 100;
Alyasum. double. 60 cts. per 100; Scarlet Sage, New
ClaraBedman, $1.25 per 100; Margueritea.^l.^perlOO.
Terinst strictly Cash. Shipped by express at
special florists' rates. Packed llghtand strong.
JOHN CURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHAS. DAVIS
The magnificent golden sport from VIVIAN
MOREL, identical except is color, 35 oonts each ;
$5.00 per too.
ENFANT DES DEUX MONDES
2S cents each; 5 for 76 cants; or 6 of each.
$t.60, all post free. Low quotations on large
quantities.
T.H.SPAULDING, Orange, N.J.
The Florist's Exchanoe.
415
Springfield, Mass.
FJoner Show.
The Hampden County Horticul-
tural Society's Pansy Exhibition was
held the 14th inst. This was one o£ the
free shows and the first ot the season, and
was held in the store o£ C. R. Miller & Co.
Not a resident florist made any exhibit ot
pansies, and the cold, stormy weather of
the past week or ten days prevented many
amateur growers showing, as their flowers
would not open. .„ , „ . = u
Mr W. T. Hodge, of West Springfleld,
made a good display of flowers with thin
foliage, and took first prize in this class.
Mr. Hodge also made a good showing in
the classes for 50 and 13 cut blooms.
Denys Zirngiebel, of Needham, made an
exhibit of the largest flowers ever shown
or ever seen in this locality. They were
not only of mammoth size, bat of wonder-
fully good substance for such giant size.
Mr. Zirngiebel easily took all the first
prizes in the classes he entered for, and was
also awarded a diploma for his giant pan-
sies. A collection of pansies that were
much admired for their rich markings,
substance and colors, was shown by L. D.
Robinson, Jr.; these were awarded the
Gale prize. Other exhibitors were 0. L.
Burr, who was awarded second for 12 cut
blooms, Florist E. H. Howland, of Holy-
oke, taking second for 50 cut blooms.
Frank Martin, of Brigbtwood, had some
good flowers in class 2, and Mrs. C. H.
Day, South Ashfield, sent some small
blooms of very delicate color.
B. H. Howland had a vase of French
canna blooms including a seedling of his
own that is a very pretty variety. W. F.
Gale had some vases of bulb flowers, and
C. R. Miller & Co. displayed their palms
and stove flowers to good advantage.
The next show of the Society comes May
12, and is styled a "Bulb Show." It is
strange that florists do not see the advan-
tage there is in making exhibits at the
flower shows and support them better.
Trade generally is rather quiet, but It is
hoped that the bright days now will im-
prove the condition of business.
J. Wilkinson & Son have given up the
cut flower branch of their business, and
will devote their all attention to plants
until July next, when they will remove to
their farm over the river, eventually
transferring their glass for the growing
for the wholesale market.
AiTKEN & Son have been notifled to
vacate their store, as it has been leased for
other purposes.
At the last meeting of the Amateur Hor-
ticultural Society the question for debate
was on the popularity of the aster and
dahlia ; the aster won by 26 to 16 votes.
Pulton.
Chicago.
Market Kotes.
The wholesalers admit generally
that shipping trade holds out good. The
weather since Easter has not favored the
Elant trade. One of the large growers of
ulbous stock told the writer, that on a
large quantity of the bulbs he grew, he
did not get more than the cost of the
bulbs, and except for his own home trade,
he would grow but few this year. In pot
hyacinths, however, the sales were satis-
factory.
Another feature noticeable is that this
glut of flowers has accelerated new meth-
ods of disposal in the way of drumming
for trade, the growers entering the list as
W6ll as fakirs.
Early in the week a vast quantity of
flowers decorated the desks of the new
aldermen as usual. The week opened
good, stocks fairly cleared up, but this did
not hold out all the week. On Saturday
the bottom dropped out of roses entirely,
good ones selling at $10 per 1,000.
Florists' dull.
At the meeting of the Florists'
Club, nothing of special importance was
done. On account of the break up of the
Cut Flower Exchange on the first of May,
new quarters will have to be sought for,
which was left to the executive committee
to attend to. ^
The Cat Floner Exchange.
The Chicago Cut Flower Exchange,
after about one year and a half's existence,
will at the end of the month probably be
a thing of the past. The following deci-
sion was arrived at by the Board of Direc-
tors at a meeting held April 9 ;
"Moved and seconded that the Exchange
start a commission business to be run by
the corporation, as proposed by resolution
of the Board of Directors, submitted to the
stockholders at meeting held March 28,
1894. The motion was lost.
"It was then moved and seconded that
the Exchange continue in business as at
present with reduced expenses. The mo-
tion was lost."
A new grower's deal is likely to follow
after the first of May.
The Nlles Center Floral Co., Amling
Bros., Mrs. Rockafellow, George Klehm,
Otto Hansen, John P. Tonner and Payne
Bros., heretofore selling on the Exchauge,
will open up a room on the northwest cor-
ner of Randolph and Wabash ave., on the
same block with Reinberg Bros. Kenni-
cott Bros. Co. and J. B. Deamud & Co.
will occupy another corner, with three
others in still another corner of the same
street, so that all the wholesalers will be
together, except E. H. Hunt, who is two
blocks east and A. L. Randall two blocks
The Chicago Horticultural Society had a
stated meeting on April 14. The executive
committee will take steps to secure a hall
for the chrysanthemum show for the com-
ing Fall.
O. P. BASSETT and THOMAS J. COKBBET
leave for Cal-
ifornia this
week.
BUY
Boston Letters.
Beat and Cheapeat In the Market.
l>^and a inch .^.. ,*| 0° J"''' 1™-
Best Script Letter in the World, »4 a lOO.
See cut ot wooden letter box we give uway,
in next week's Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Green Street. Boston. Maaa.
STRING SMILAX
And olhcr Trailing: Plants with
idMihAM'^^J^
World's Fair Award.
Messrs. Pitchek & Manba, of ShortHills,
N J , have just received an official copy or
the following Special Award from the
Committee on Awards, World's Fair. The
Datura cornucopia mentioned also received
a first-class certificate from the Royal Hor-
ticultural Society of London :
"A very extensive collection, embracing
nearly one hundred species and varieties,
planted in such a manner as to keep up a
continuous bloom throughout theSummer
and Autumn months. Many of the varie-
ties are of a high order of nierit. ,
"Datura cornucopia. — A new annual
which grows from four to six feet high
and has flowers from four to six inches
long, which are of a dehcate pale lilac in-
side and gradually shade to a dark purple
on the outside. , 4.u , „v,
"The plants have flowered freely through-
out the Summer, are rare, and worthy of
popular cultivation." ^^_^_^^__
FLORISTS who have surplus stock for
sale at retail would do weH to P"* V-iSS^
■n lines in AMEBICAN GAKDENIJ.G;
: rate is only 15 cents per line or »»o
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
ManufacturflTB of
FLORISIS' REFfilGERilflRS.
Send for Circular.
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 Otis St., off Summer St., Boston, Mass.
Kor Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOBtST'S EXCHANGE
DON'T FUMIGATE!
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Rose's Perfected Insecticide at
ao cents a pound.
°Tor":^P?e»"f?L°e°oV;;'ceip?oireSL?„f;'-Btage.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Falls, N.Y.
W.GiilDn
PATENT
Florists' Letters, Etc
Ucdnl Awarded at the
These letters
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 N. 4th St, Philadelphia.
to fasten them in the
design. AUinfringe-
W. G. KRiCK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.
For sale by all Florists' Supply Deal--
150 SUBJECTS
ARE SHOWN IN
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS,
and which, cover direct a
large range of pictorial
florists' worl';, besides
being replete in ideas that
often help a florist and
customers to decide a
point about arrangements.
Thus they save time es-
pecially precious to the
florist.
CATALOGUE PBEB.
DAN'LB.LONG,Publisher, Buffalo, N.Y.
MANUFACTURED BY
N. 5TEFFCN5
335 EAST 2W ST. ^ ^ "^ NEW YORK.
.THE BEST fertilizer!
SNOW RUSIIG^
^wircco.
Make the Finest and
Cheapest Rustic wurli
on the market.
FLORISTS'
BASKETS
AND STANDS
OUR SPECIALTY.
134 Bant Street,
W&TERBURY, CONN.
_ __ Solid for List and Pricos.
F. E. McAllister,
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, NE'W YORK.
JOHN J. PE1ER8. Mir. 30 Borden Ave. Long Island Gity. N.Y.
416
^Kt^ KlORIST'S EXCHANOEi
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each i
■^ANXBD. position In retail florist store, flrst-
riARDENEB, florist, situation wanted as toremn
in Bood commercial place by a Scotolimat
married. 17 years experience. H., care of G \V
Vanderbllt, New Dorp, N. Y.
"Yy ANTED situation, by a first-class Florist and
YOtJNG MAN. 21. wishes positi
or ereenhouse; ""- —
able to take entire cl
and reliable. Best «. .^
Greenwich St.. New Yorlt.
f business, strictly sober
fiARDBNER and Florist, flrst-class. sinBie. 28.
^ wants situation, as foreman or assistant, com-
mercial place, competent in all branches. Best
references. Address A. P.. General Post Office,
FOR SALE.
From one to flftcen acres oE land, with
sputhera slope. One block from depot at
Valley Park, a suburb of St. Louis. A very
suitable location for a florist growing cut
flowers tor St. Louis market. Twelve trains
each way daily. Two express companies.
Plenty of water. Price low. Terras easy.
For further information address
E. H. MICHEL, St. Louis, Mo.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED.
Good, single man, for commercial place,
doing a large local business in out flowers
must be good grower, and obliging to ladies.
Protestant preferred. Liberal wages to right
man. Apply
RICHARD DAVIS, New Brighton, S. I.
WHEM WHITIWG MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSE GROWER WINTED.
taki
Wanted, a thoroughly competent
'— - position, as foreman, in a flrst-dlass
a few hundred miles of
grow Roses
establishment,
Chicago. Must be a man who ..„. b.„„ i.u=,es
and Carnations ot the very best quality. Must
be temperate and thoroughly experienced and
re lable. The best of references required from
reliable growers. This will be a good and
permanent position to a good man. Any such
who would make a change will do well to cor-
respond with us. Address "r,A PRANCE."
care of " Florists' Exchange."
WHENWRITING MENTIONTHE FLOBISTS' EXCHANGE
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
FOR SALE. a°v "nf^Pin'i""'^'^.,''?."!''' '-•'""
teet ot Pipe, and Extension
''X ^i, Boxwood. For further
G, FUY,
Bay Riilee, L. I., N. Y.
, Insertion will be givenin this column
A. siiaw. 123 to all communications free from animus-
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
"De Chinese Water Lily Bulb Plant."
Editor Florists'' Exclianae:
tv.^'J ?u"u 'f^"" °^ ^^""^ subject you say
that the bulb was composed ot " some sub-
stance." The article in question used for
swindling people is the seed vessel or fruit of
Irapa bicornis, or Chinese water chestnut
which IS cultivated in China for food The
Irapa natans, native of Europe and hardy
here is cultivated in many places, the
trmt ot this species being furnished with
tour spines, and is of the same size as the
above named species. W. A. Manda.
South Orange, N. J.
Lily Flowers From Bermuda.
tlOitor FlarisUi' Exchange :
In your issue of March 31, I notice in an
article under the heading " Lily Flowers
from Bermuda" my name among others as
a shipper of same, and your readers must
naturally infer that I am engaged in what
I consider a fraudulent business
On the contrary, I have been for years
Its strongest opponent here, and have
spent money, time and brains trying to
prevent it. j & ^
This season I have shipped no lilv
Bowers for sale, nor have I even sold a box
to tourists here, although I have better
facilities for so doing than any other
grower.
I long ago saw the foolishness of burn-
ing the candle at both ends, and have not
only not engaged in the trade myself, but
tried to prevent others from so doing, and
have thereby gained enemies and no
doubt, your informant on this occasion is
one of them. In justice to myself, I trust
you will publish this. Geo W West
Shelly Bay, Bermuda.
of them). Among the lot was also another
yellow called Bouton d'Or. Owing to bad
packing I found the plants at one end of
the box and the labels at the other, so that
I had to wait for the blooms to appear to
identify them from the description in
Carle's catalogue. Bouton d'Or not com-
ing up to my expectation I discarded it at
once, and to cut short a long name, kept
the other variety under that name also.
I have always considered it the finest
yellow out, a more pleasing shade ot
yellow than Buttercup, moref ree also, and
in addition to that, it has the strongest
constitution ot any carnation in cultiva-
tion now. Neither rust nor spot seems to
affect it, and the texture of the plant is so
hard that it renders it more difficult and
longer to root the cuttings than any other
variety in my collection. It is not a single
stem variety and requires disbudding, but
then the immense blooms will well repay
the time.
I have not kept it in stock, as I have dis-
tributed it in small lots, to accommodate
my friends in the trade, and so was not
able to flu large orders with it. I am glad,
however, to have it disseminated as it de-
serves. Dents Ziengiebel.
SMAU. CARDS of ten lines or less are
a feature of AMERICAN GARDENING.
Tliey only cost 15 cents per line of eight
FOR FLORISTS. Kr^^..^"
VERBENAS.
The choicest varieties of Pot Plants, $3.50
per 100. Rooted Cnttlngs, to close out stock
at once, 9Uc. per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Large stock
choice bedding plants, in pots, low prices. Our
Mailing Boxes are the favorites with retail-
ers for shipping plants. Sample by mail, 6o.
We manufacture the "Batavia Labels." Send
fiir catalogues, free. WILLIAMS A SONS' CO.,
Florists' and Label Manufacturers, Batiiyia, 111
WHENWRmWG VENTIOMTrT-Bl.oa"rr-nEXCHAWGr
50,000 PANSIES,
strong Plants, from open ground, good
strain, last Fall transplanting.
$1.25 per 100 ; or $io.oo per loco.
Smilax, from 2 in. Pots, at $1.50 per 100.
ADOLPH FROST, Cortland. N. Y.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
A FINE STOCK OF
QUEEN AND *
* NIVEUS.
$7.50 per 100. Strong Plants.
J. A. PETERSON,
CINCINNATI, 0.
41 West 4th St.,
:N WRITIMG MENTIOI
CHOICE SURPJLUS STOCK
Hvdrnneens, Otaska and others, strone 3
Inch pots SI 00
Uydraneeae, Utaksa and others,' i'n'bud'i '
iDcn pota looQ
Caiinas, Orozy's Dwarf, 25 sorts .',"* 4"oo
Lullaa, bloomlnK plants, strong. 4 inch pots.. COO
illchni'dia Alba Macniata, in bud.Slnch
pots gnn
Geraniums, Double and Sing'le,"26cnt3ortB.
d inch pots 400
ColcuB, 20 choice sorts, 210 Inch pots.'.'.'!.'!.'!!;! 2!50
Apei'acuins, Cope's Vet and White, strong.. 3.00
l.hry»antheinilliis,20bestsorts,2J]jlnoh pots 3.50
cavuationa, Mrs. Usher, strons, Irom flats, 2.00
per 1000 $1500
Other plants, Cheap, in proportion." Write at
once, It m want. Paul Butz & Son, New Castle, Pa.
this
rg^™ Are., N. Y. City; will beali sold
FOR SAM? Seven Greenhouses, Queen
„ ^..y ^^^^' Anne Cotta-e, all in sood
condition, near depot, 15 minutes from New
iorkOity. Terms reasonable. Address B.,
care of " Florists' Exchange."
FOR SAI.E.
A thrivinfr Floris
town of aXIO inhabitants in central Missouri!
I he only florists establishment there. Two
greenhouses, three acres ot ground and a hand-
Annual net profits 32,000, and
health
winter.
3 residence.
be easily increased. Price $8,000." ^» .,
bad and he must leave before another
For further particulars address
E. H. MICHEL, St. Louis, Mo.
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FOR SALE TO FI.ORISXS.
A well-established Florist's Estate, consisting
ot 3 Greenhouses, 20 x 80 ft. each. Bulb house
etc., with Steam Heating, Dwelling House!
Barn, etc., 1.^ acre ground, at H. R. Station.
Inquire or address
lOUIS SCHUBERT, Tlorist,
New Hyde Park, Queens Co., Long Xsland.
FOR SAI,E OR TO I.ET.
A suitable place tor a Florist or Market
rn/?„1'i''!^f "°"??*'°'? °' ^ acres good land,
Cottage of eight rooms, with dry cellar, also
Barn, Gree.aiouse, 80 ft. by U ft Heated by
Weathered Hot Water Apparatus, all in good
S „u I^^stmiirket in tlie world tordisposing
of all produce, both in Summer and Winter.
The property is situated quite close to the City
of Newport, B. L For terms, etc., address
A. PRESCOTT, BAKER,
Bellevne Avenue, Newport, R. I.
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Review of New Carnations.
Editor Florists' Exchange ;
In reply to Messrs. Dailledouze's strict-
ures regarding "The Review of New Car-
nations," I still fail to remember making
the declaration to which they affirm f
however, remember that Mr. Wm. Swayne'
who, with Mr. J. J. Styer, visited Messrs!
D s with me, did state to them that they
had not come to buy (and I believe they
did not buy either). Is it possible that
Messrs. Uailledouze have remembered Mr
Swayne's remarks as mine '
However, it ill beflts two parties in a
controversy to engage in a question as to
truth and veracity, especially upon a minor
point, as your readers will not be gener-
ally interested in such a question, their
chief concern being the qualities of the
carnations under discussion.
As Messrs. Dailledouze are not satisfied
with the article as written allow me to
suggest the advisability of their writing a
criticism which shall correct the errors
and omissions which they claim to have
been made. I certainly should be much
pleased to have them do so, and feel sure
the Florists' Exchange would be very
glad to publish such an article.
It they have discovered faults, discrep-
ances m varieties which I have grown and
failed to find fault with, why not out with
their discoveries and let the public have
the benefit of their knowledge ?
Queens, N. Y.
Carnation Bouton d'Or.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
I notice considerable controversy in the
Flokists' Bzchange regarding the Bouton
d Or carnation. As I am the introducer of
that variety I think I ought to bring out
certain facts about it. To begin with
Bouton d'Or is not the true name of it but
Baronne de Rothschilds, and it was sent
out by Carle, of Lyon, in 1889. I imported
it the following Spring with some other
varieties, (paying for it the modest sum ot
two dollars each for rooted cuttings, three
10,000 Geraniums, of all the standard bed-
ding sorts, from 3 and i inch pots.
^''•?S>n Carnations, from 2)^ inch pots. Also
5U0U rooted cuttings in standard varieties
Also TOO Strings of Smilax to cut, the average
cuttings,
15 00
1 60
length of which is 7 feet.
ill very cheap to
ff.
MRS. GEO. R. PRAVBLIi,
Prop. Marlon and IMaple Heights Greenhouses,
MARION. INDIANA.
WHEW WRmHO MtWTlOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
500 ENGLISH IVIES.
. «5.00 per 100.
nch..
i Varleuata. 2)^incli..
a Japonlcum, 2^ inch. ,
Cobaea Scandens, 4 inch. .
i il^ inch pots, in bud and' flower.
. $10.00 a 100
. 10.00 ■■
, 10.00 "
. 10.00 "
. 10.00 "
s. nicely started
Dwarf French, assorted $ 8.00 a 100
10.00
10.00
4 inch pota.
Francois Crozy
Mrs. Sarah Hill. ..
Cnlndiiim 1
Buibs. 5 to 6 inchei
iulentnm, i inch pots.
I circumference $10.00a
4Jiin. pots.. 12.00
FORBES & WILSON,
330 Flnsliliig Arc, . Long Island City, N. T.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The results of our advertisements in
your paper have always been perfectly sat-
isfactory, of wliich our continued orders
for sjace are evidence.
Michel plant and bulb Co.
C O I. E XJ S
In assorted lots only.
Rooted Cuttings, in 30 to 40 varieties (our
selection), at S6.60 per 1000 by express : in
20 varieties at $1.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, inclucjlng some ot the moat hand-
some ever offered tor sale, in 10 varieties,
at 82.00 per lOO by mail.
■We will include at least 50 cuttings ot the
new kinds in every 1000 purchase.
W. R. SHEI^MIRE,
CARNATION GROWER,
PANSIES.
Betscher strain, fine stocky plants, $3 00 per
100; $15.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
„ ^ , 100 1,000
Daybreak. ^^ ^^
McGowan, Sliver Spray, Portia,
Garfield and American Flag. 126 $10 00
Tidal Wave and NeUie I.ewls. 3 00 15 OO
Smilax, strong 2 inch stock.,
Geraniums, rooted
named
Petunias, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named ' 2 00
Chrysanthemums, rooted out!
tings, named 3 qq
Colens, rooted cuttings.. ..!!!]i]li 90 700
Alternanthera, XX i-trong ] 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong 3 inch at $3 50
per 100 ; 3J^ and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100
Vegetable and Strawberry plants. Immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEW WRTIWG MENTION THEHQRIST'S EHrUAM-,-
I NEW SUN PROOF COLEUS |
I GOLDEN FLEECE. I
J -A- grand new yellow leaved variety, ♦
T by far the strongest growing yel- f
f low Coleus ever introduced. A fine i
^ summer bedder, standing the hot- ^
« test sun. Its only effect being to J
J give a wonderfully bright golden J
T yellow color. Try it. X
♦ By mail, post paid, $1.00 per doz. ♦
J By express, $5.00 per 100. X
I FLORACROFT GARDENS, |
i moore;sxoivi«, J
^ Bnrllnston Co., i«. ¥. ♦
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The^ KlORIST'S Exchanoe
417
Toronto.
The regular meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists' Association was held April
17. There were only 24 members present,
many being away through pressure ot
work at this busy season. Mr. Geo. Vair
read a very able paper on " Pruning
Shrubs," a subject that is but little under-
stood by most of our citizens, many beau-
litol shrubs being butchered by knife and
shears. Several ot our members spoke on
the subject and Mr. Vair was given a
hearty vote of thanks.
Mr. F. Foster, of Hamilton, paid us a
visit and made a few remarks during the
evening.
Trade News.
Business has not been very lively
lately and cut flowers are selling very
cheap. The weather has been fine and
flowers are plentiful. I have never seen
good roses sold so cheaply to the regular
trade as they have been the past few days ;
there were thousands of them on the mar-
ket last Saturday, but the most of them
were " worked off " one way or another.
Plant trade is still rather slow, but with
food weather there is no doubt it will
righten up. Some fine hydrangeas and
Jacq. roses in pots were offered on the
market Saturday last, but price? realized
were low considering the quality of the
plants. But little planting has been done
yet ; it will begin in earnest this week I
expect. T. Manton.
Baltimore.
TUe Slarket.
The bright weather of the last few
days brought the roses out by the thou-
sands and gluts are on hand again. There
Is plenty of everything except pink and
white carnations.
Boses are over-plentiful, though funeral
work uses up a good many. Bridesmaid
still holds her own. The dealers again are
trying to dispose of their stock in the dif-
ferent methods, which may bring a reac-
tion afterwards.
Tlio Piirina Violet,
The Winter now being over, and
the violet being out of the market, it is
well to consider the varieties that have
been put forward to meet the fancy of the
public. Marie Louise, no doubt, is the
leading variety, notwithstanding some
growers, who are not able to raise it suc-
cessfully, are talking other varieties. Its
dark color will always remain in its favor.
As second best, Parma, to my mind, ought
to be selected, the only fault it has, if a
fault it can be called, is its color — "too
light," is the verdict of the public. In
growth it surpasses all other varieties
of violets, and in size of flowers it is as
good as any. It will stand more heat than
any other double violet, consequently put
it down as an excellent Spring violet that
holds its size when Marie Louise has be-
come so small that no one will buy it.
Robert Garrett, introduced by John Cook,
ot this city, is a remarkably good grower.
I believe it is a sport from Parma ; it is
lighter than that variety.
The Tulip.
There may be a decline in the de-
mand for the tulip as a cut flower, but as
a bedding plant for the early Spring it will
hold its own for all time ; and as the de-
cline for it as a cut flower becomes more
marked, the demand as a bedding plant
will increase, for one is able to see on all
hands that the public are taking a liking
to the Dutch bulbs as adornments to their
gardens. In order to increase the demand
for the tulip I give every year a Tulip
Show, displaying over 100 varieties, which
proves a grand attraction for the public.
Among the varieties that have adapted
themselves for out-door culture are :
Edison, white, single; Keizerkroon, red
and orange ; Proserpine, fine rose ; Potte^
bakker, white ; Rose Luisante, rose ;.
Rachel Ruisch, fine rose ; Mon. Tresor,
very fine yellow; Thomas Moore, terra
cotta, a curious color ; King of the Yel-
lows, very fine ; Clairmount Silver, striped
pink and white; Pres. Lincoln, purple.
The above varieties are all single; I have
not tested the double varieties to any great
extent as yet.
Notes.
It has just come to my notice that
G. A. Newman, of this city, has been dead
over three months, having died in a hos-
pital without any ot his family being
present. Mr. Newman was a German by
birth, was a good grower, but like many
others of this class was not successful
iu a com-
mercial y-y f /7
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Charlotte, . - - - Vermont.
DRACHM INDIYISA.
Two feet and over, fine for center of
vases and boxes, only $10.00 per hundred,
to clean them out quick. Cash with
order.
S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I.
EXCHANGE
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS,
In two-incli Fots, will be ready for de-
livery by June Ist and after, at SI. 50 per
hundred, or S13.00 per thousand. Orders
booked now. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Attica, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE ftORigrS EXCH«NGE
CLEMATIS. ftTet'VfJ'e-
plants, $3.00 per doz.; $28.00 per 100; strong- heavy
plants, home grown, leading kinds, $4.00 per
doz., $30.00 per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable lor spring sales, $3.00 per 100.
SMiLAX— Strong, well hardened seedlings, 75c.
per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BALIiER, Bloomlngton, Ills.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ORCHIDS IN VARIETY.
FICUS ELASTICA,
PALUS, \mm\ mmn \imi
Etc., for Bale cheap. Send for catalogue.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. DBPfHAlH,
Sbedsmah, lOS ANGELES, CAL,
FOR SATF afl«estocl.ot
DRAGiENA INDIVISA.
3 to 3 feet hi^h, in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at $35.00
per 100 ; or $5,00 per doz. Fine for vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
GBO. A. RACKHAin,
399J^ Woodward Ave.» DETROIT, MICH.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOH THE FLORIST''^ EXCHANGE
SPECIMEN DENDROBES.
D. DEKSIFLORVni.
D. XHYRSIF'tOIUJM.
D. FARMBRI.
These plants have from 40 to 60 bulbs and give
many clusters of beautiful flowers.
40 10 60 strong bulbs each, many 18 to 22 Inches long,
with ripe flowering bulbs. Price $5.00 each.
DR. GEO. W. LITTLE. - GLENS FALLS. N.Y.
WHEN WBITING MENTION THE FtOHIST'S EXCHANGE
A RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.,
Cacti, lOvarieties P 80
Cytisus Laburnum (Golden Chaiu).. 40 $3 00
Echeveria secunda glauca 50
Saxit'raga 50
Solanum Jasminoides 50
Violets, Marie Louise 30 2 00
Strong: Plants, per exp. or freight.
Aroto8taphylos{Manzineta),3sorts. 75 5 00
Paulownialmperialis 1 50
Solanum Jasminoides 75
Japan Stock, imported.
Oonshiu Orange grafted on Trifol-
iate Orange root; by mail free. 3 60 20 00
Bulbs „„ , „„
Lilium Auratum 60 5 00
" Kubrum Speciosum 150
" Macranthum, each 30 cts..
" Gobo 60
" Nerine 10 Z 60
Cash with order or state what you have to exchange.
C. GIEBEL, Lakepori, Lalie Co., Cal.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Mu^i he Sold=== ^,000,000
rlUbX DC OUIU ifApDY CUT FERNS.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS in quantity. 50 cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
H. E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, - - BOSTON.
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HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
...PKUTV^S, ...
The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system of packing, enables ^1'° ^^sj!f« ^\'^|f|?*i2?,'VTkv'°"°^ ^^
with their orders. PBICE MSXS ON APPIilCATION. .
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EKCHflWCE ^
►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦»»»♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t
X DO SUPPLY
♦ FLORISTS
FIRS T—With PALMS and DECORA TIVE PLAN TS. «
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES. $1.00*
$1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. «
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 and*
$25.00 boxes. *
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties, t
Xo.
Aoo FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CIXY.I
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cnnn Asparagus
UUUU piumosus Nanus.
per 100, from 4
Keady Junel.
Asparagus
Comoriensis.
Large plants, from solid bed, »35 per 100.
Ready July 1.
We are now booking orders for these most
useful greens-the best paying stock in ciilti-
vation to-day. Plants ottered will make flue
strings by next Fall.
PALMS and other stock as per ad. of
March 17.
J. L, LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
COLEUS
COLEUS
COLEUS
Rooted Cuttings.
Goldeu Queen, Golden Bedder and Crim-
son Verscliaffeltii at $6.00 per 1000. Our
selection of other sorts at $5.00 per 1000.
Ageratums, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100;
$6.00 per 1000.
HoUyliocks, seedlings in 3 inch pots, fine stock,
$4.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings in variety, $1.00
per 100.
Fuchsias, rooted cuttings in variety $1.00alOO.
Salvias, or Scarlet Sage, $1.00 per 100.
Stock, Cut and Come Again, 2Y2 in. pots, $8.60
per 100.
Pausies, once transplanted, $4.00 per 1000.
Cash must accompany the order. No charge
for postage and no C. 0. D. order accepted.
J. E- FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. . SCHENECTADY, N.V.
WHEN WRmNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANOE
LEMUEL BALL, —
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
ADIflNTUM CUNEATUM.
30,000 Adiantuiu Cuneatum, from %% in.
pots, $4.00 per 100.
30,000 Adiantum Cuneatum, extra fine
plants, 4 in. pots, $8.00 per 100.
10.000 Assorted Ferns, best varieties for flor-
ists use, 21^, 3, Z% in. pots, $4.00, $5.00, $7.00
i>er 100.
1,500 English Ivies, 3K in. pots, $5.00 per 100.
1,500 Vinca Var., i'A in. pots, $6.00 per 100.
10.000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, One stock, 3 ft.,
zk, i\i. 4 in. pots, $3.00. $6,00, $8.00 per 100.
500 Opliiopogon Jaburan Var., 3J.^ in. pots,
$15.00 per 100. „ ^ , . .
10 000 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 and 4 in. pots,
$6.00 and $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Honeysuckles, assorted best varieties
3W, 4i-i'> in. pots, $5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
1,000 clematis Panieulata, strong Plants,
three years old, $16.00 per 100. ^
50,000 Coleus, 40 leading vars., 2)^ in. $3.00 per
100, $20 per 1000; m in. $6.00 per lUO, $40 per lOOO.
3,000 Marguerite Daisies, in bud and flower
4 in. pots. $8.0U, per 100.
5,000 Salvia splendens, 2}^ in. pts. $3.00 per 100;
3!^ in., $6.00 per 100.
3.000 Geraniums, the best double and single
vars.2!^,3,3J^in. pots, $3.00, $5.00, $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Clirysanthemums, stock plants, 18 best
large flowering vars. assorted, $5.00 per 100.
10,000 Chrysanthemums, best named varie-
ties, -iH, in. pots, $4.00 per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud and Bower, 4>6, 0 and
6 iu. pots, 26c., 40c. and 75c. each.
1,000 Hydrangea Otaksa, fine plants for sum-
mer flowering, 4,6,7 in. pots, 25c., 50c., 75c. ea.
10,000 Summer Flowering Roses, leading
sorts, 4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100.
^F"Also a large variety of summer flowenng
plants in large quantities. Liberal discounts
large orders. Cars
1 or 34th Street Ferris
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
Flushingr & Steinway Aves., ASTORIA, L.I.
WHEN WRITING KENTICN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
418
The^ F^lorist's Exchanoe;
Cultural Department
Chrysanthemums.
Specimen plants mnst be kept growing
for all they are worth from now on. As
you put them into larger pots, give them
well rotted manure more freely in the loam
and be sure and crook the pots carefully,
so that the water will pass off freely. As
soon as the roots show through the bot-
toms shift at once from four into six inch
pots, and so on. Remember to pinch a
few days before potting, or a few days
after.
Standards will now be nearing their
height, that generally wanted being from
.SO to 36 inches from top of pot to the first
break. Rub all growths from the pot no
to five joints from the top, if your plants
are still growing. When they nre at the
required height pinch the top off and tie
firm to good stakes. Treat the same as
specimen plants.
If you have any nitce growing two inch
plants, it is now a good time to pick out
the best for growing into eight inch speci-
men plants. Pot them this month and
keep them growing until you get them
into the required size of pots.
If you have no good soft plants there is
plenty time to get cuttings put in if the
work be done at once. Six inch stock will
be time enough after the Spring work is
finished.
Get all cuttings off old stock plants you
can. then throw out or plant out those
varieties of which you will have a suffi-
cient number, keeping one good plant of
each for fear of a mishap. A. D. Rose.
Don't be afraid to continue propagating
all kinds of bedding plants ; you do not
know just how much your trade may re-
quire, and you may catch the late buyers.
Nothing pays better than late struck cut-
tings for several reasons, chief among
which maybe mentioned their readiness to
strike root.
Stock plants of alternantheras will by
this time be ready to cut again. How
about the coleus and verbenas ? Do you
have trouble with verbena rust ? If not. I
will tell you how to steer clear of it. Do
not give them time to rust. I mean that
if you have six or a dozen good, healthy
plants of your own for stock (if you havn't
get them from some specialist) and as fast
as one batch has rooted, which will be in
six to eight days, pot them off, and in a
very short time you can top them and put
another batch in, andsoon until about this
time, when, instead of putting them in
sand at all, pot at once in two inch pots.
I have made some six hundred this season
from four stock plants. We had one block,
about 3x6 feet, which were struck by rust
from a cracked glass overhead, but we
threw them out, and no more rust has
been seen. If I had not started a single
plant until now, April 16, I would have
nice stocky plants by bedding out time — in
this latitude May 10.
Pinch out the cuttings, pot them off,
shade them three to five days. The best
shading is plant bed cloth, but if this is
not available take whiting such as you use
in making putty (if you still use putty),
mix it thinly, use a wide paint brush (not
a whitewash brush) on the inside of the
glass. The rain will not wash it off and
you can easily get rid of it by rubbing it
off with a rag or some other material. If
you are afraid of lime or whiting use clay.
You will require to spray your roses on
benches three or four times daily. Keep
the paths wet if you do not desire red
spider. Fumigation will produce mal-
formed buds and rob Bride, Kaiserin and
Niphetos of their immaculate whiteness. If
not convenient to vaporize better strew
the walks with stems, although this
method is not in accordance with neatness.
Fort Wayne, Ind. D. Honakek.
Planting Carnations.
As the time is approaching for planting
out, a fact worth remembering is that too
much care caunot be taken in the prepara-
tion of the soilorinthesetting of the young
plants. If the field has been plowed with-
out any fertilizer it will pay to harrow in
some well decayed manure. This being
near the surface, the effect will be felt at
once. A plan that saves time and labor is
to go over the young stock a week or so in
advance of planting, removing the centers
or tops of all that are large enough. This
saves the first topping in the field.
About planting: we have all of us seen
fields in the Fall where there seemed to be
more missing than are left. This comes
in a measure from careless planting. When
the young plants are set, see that they are
set deep enough and well firmed down, so
that in case of protracted drought the
roots are well protected from sun and air"
A little care at this time is amply repaid
in the Fall by increased size and vigor.
The sooner carnations are planted after
danger of severe frosts is over, the better,
giving time to establish themselves before
hot weather sets in. Fp.ANK J. Bakeb.
Utica, N, Y.
Coming Flower Shows.
Foreign Notes.
"As Otheks See Us."— Mr. A. Outram,
of London, Eng., well known in America,
is contributing a series of interesting arti-
cles on "The Progress of Horticulture in
the United States" to the Gardening
World. Referring to the cultivation of
orchids, he says: "It was thought It one
time that cool orchids could not be grown
satisfactorily in the United States owing
to the heat. Several tried it and failed. I
thought the matter over, and advised my
friends to try a north aspect, to excavate
the walks out of the soil, leaving all the
natural soil they could, going down about
two feet into the ground, and having the
shading a foot or so from the glass, to
use an abundance of water, and with this
I am happy to say they are succeeding
well. Water can be used with great free-
dom during the Spring and Summer, for
the atmosphere is entirely different to
ours. Some of our experts here would
stare with astonishment to see the way the
hose is used by practical men there ; they
all tell me It takes a long time to get used
to it."
He says of hard wooded greenhouse
plants, such as Aphelexis, Horonias and
hard wooded heaths that " they have been
tried by many of the most practical gar-
deners, anxious to have some of their
favorites, but they fail entirely; the very
hot weather is too much for them."
The writer then goes on to tell of the im-
mensitv of the cut flower trade in New
York City and " of the enormous prices
that are paid for floral designs, as well as
for loose spring flowers, Roses, carnations,
and such like are extravagantly worn by
the ladies ; it is a very common occurrence
to see them with a dozen enormous roses
in the belts around their waists, or a bunch
of three or four dozen pansy blooms,"
And (tell it not in Gath), when the writer
was in Baltimore and Washington, he fre-
quently "saw colored ladies with from a
dozen to eighteen daffodils worn in the
same way,"
Mr, Outram has apparently never seen
the colored florists of Baltimore and Phila-
delphia as he does not mention them.
Nature does not draw the race line as to
who shall and shall not wear and sell her
lovely products.
He refers in complimentary terms to the
shows of the New York Horticultural
Society ( ? Florists' Club) which body, he
says, is " working hard to establish itself
upon a sound basis ; but, I am sorry to
say, the wealthy who might support such
an institution as this, do very little to as-
sist it."
Mr. Outram, speaking of the plant sales,
says that " they are held in New Y'ork two
or three times a week, and the city can
boast of numbering among its citizens
one of the best horticultural auctioneers I
have ever heard in a rostrum. This gentle-
man is familiarly known as " Billy El-
liott," and has premises in Dey st. All
valuable collections of plants from far and
near are sent to him for disposal, and it
was stated that when the valuable collec-
tion of orchids formed by the late Mrs.
Morgan was being sold this "Billy El-
liott " could roll out more words in a
minute than any other man in America ;
I think so, too, for his volubility is won-
derful."
Catalogues Received.
James Hokan, Bridgeport, Conn.— Cata-
QaAKEK City Machine Co., Richmond,
Ind. — Illustrated Catalogue of Evans' Im-
proved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus.
Newport Nuesebt Co. , Newport, R. I.
— Catalogue of Ornamental and Fruit
Trees, Shrubs, Roses, etc., also one of
Hardy Herbaceous Plants.
Emporia, 111.
A hail storm which visited this locality
on Sunday, April 8, broke $100 worth of
glass in the establishment of Mrs. Geokge
Waite.
Moorestown, N. J.
M. p. McCaffebt was arrested on Wed-
nesday, April i, charged with having raised
a note from $125 to 8325. Mr. McCaffery
admits that he altered the figures, but
claims that he did it with the consent of
the endorser, John Leworthy, which, how-
ever, is denied by the latter.
September at which liberal premium's will Iil
H'j van for displays of asters and dahlias. Theii
anniml chrysanthemum show will occur as
usual. Charles W. Smith, 61 Westminster St., is
secretiiry.
WOODBUBT, N. J.
We like your paper very much, and count It
rrniid ill nimc. J. 0. GIBSON.
BETTER THAN ATOAD.
BUY RUM5EYS SPRAY PUMP
And Free Your Trees From Insects.
RUMSLY& CO,LT0.
Seneca Falls.NY
Circulars Free.
A CARD of ten lines or less may Ite
luserfced in AMERICAN GARDENUVG at
the rate of 15 cents per line of eiglit words.
The £Tans Patent Adjustable
Weeding Hoe«
'THE HUSTLER,'
., Market Gardeners, Small Fmil
ClSTIROIIGlSDlNymS
Keceived HIGHEST AWARD at
PAKIS, MBLBOUBNE and
CHICAGO.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
ur mgitres before buying CHaaa. - . Satimates Freely CHven.
PIPE
Wrongrht Iron Pipe, Yalves, Cocks, Mt-
lings. Etc. for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hoso, Pumps and Well Points.
HOSE
GLASS
G3 SO, FIFTH AV,. NEW VORK.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
NEW YORK,
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturinEj our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the paokiug and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. Itwill be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "'' "I'HalDELpZrPA.'''"*'
WAREHOUSES ( Peareon Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. T.
nHKcnwu<>E,o J Kandolph Avenue and Uuiou Street, Jersey City, H. J.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St.
Louis Couveation was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Machine.
The Florist's friend in
worJcing and prices.
WHEN WBITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S
VICTORY !
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No repairs for 5 years ;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on IOC)
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
"SToixngstiO^ocrxL, OlbLXO.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 MYBTLE ATENUE,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
GREENHOUSE HEATING
AUI)
"Ventilating Apparatus.
Pateniee and Manufacturer of
Hot Water Boilers, Green-
house Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Valves, Tanks, etc.
^?~E8tiniateB of cost ffiven, and lllastrated Catn-
losue famished on application.
1EN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HOT WATER HEATERS I
For dwellings and greenhouses. |1
Received HIGH£]SX ATVARD at COtUM- W
BIAN EXPOSITION. Jl
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
109 and 111 Beokman Street, NEW TfOBK CITY.
GLASS!
■XKT-J^. n. 32:.^--^, -3:2 IDesT- St., 3>Te-w- "^orls:.
I
^HEi Florist's Exchange,
419
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
RORTICULTURIL IRCHITECTS tND RUILDERS.
Steam ana Hot Water Heatins Engineers.
Plans and EBtimates furnuhed on application
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington-on-Hudson^ M. Y.
GREimiOUSE HUTING IND YENTIUTING,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERHS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sasli Kaisiiig Apparatus.
Ro3ehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected coinplete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
_____^^^^___ ; Mention paper. or Slate Tops.
SEND 4C. POSTAGE FOR ILI.TJSXRA.XED CAXAtOGUE.
TO MAKE ROOM
Will sell iOOj'OOO 3i| inch special
size FLOWER POTS, at $6.00
per 1000, with a discount on 5,000,
10,000 or 30,000 lots. Just the
thing for the Rose grower. This
is a bargain. Order early.
FRED. &NDERSON, Long Island City, N. Y.
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
best mnobtne in the market. Don't buy a VentU
lator until you have seen my illustrated desoriptlTe
circular, which will be sent you free, (rtvlng pricey,
%to. Aiso Otaampian SoU Pulverizer and
Sifter. Address
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO,
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irdiitects and Hot-water Engliieers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
* 244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HEW^S & CO.,
WORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
VHEN WBITIWG MENTIOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
ducrfo^^S?rrdirsuSeSort'4fi'4l?A"^it^^^^^^
aKement o£ William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here.
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand tor our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to flU the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines arfe turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage m the belief that we can supply just
,_-^ .- ,_^ «,. .-..^ ^^A ;., a moTiTioT- QQ+icfactrirv to all. Send for once 1
Neponset Flower Pots
ARE SOLD AS FOLLOWS :
Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered ship-
ped by freight, addJiO cents cartage.
Packed ill Gross Weiplit
Size Crates of per 1000 pots Per 100 Per 1000
3!i inch. ...l.nOO... .about 20 Ihs.... SO a5 $2 00
2U " ....1,000.... " 23 " .... 80 2 3f
3 " ....1,000.... " 34,".... 35 2 8(1
31/ " ....lOOO.... " 45 " .... .50 4 011
4 '• .... .500.... " 76 " .... 60 5 or.
5 " .... .500.... " 100 " .... 90 R 30
6 " .... 500.... " 150 "....150 13 35
Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.
For further detail, see previous special adver-
tisements.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, MTrs Agents,
136 West 24th Street,
p. O. Station E, NEW YORK.
WHEN WRITING MENTION
what is needed at a price and
- — know you will give us an orden
your patronage in ine oeiiei mat wb ua.u buppiy juol
satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
Mention papet
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 Morlh Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y.
p. O. BOX 11 so.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren St., and 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
NEW YORK CITY.
One Block from 6th & 9th Ave.
Elevated Stations,
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
iJ5 per cent, off for cash with order until
fnrlhcr notice. A large Btoclc on hand. All
orders receive prompt attention. A good strong pot .
pmCB LIST FOB ANT" NUMBER.
154 Inch pots, per 1000 $3.00 I R inch nota, per 100, fS.Od
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
^GLASS^
For Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, &c.
SATISFACTION GUAKANTEED. ESTIMATES AND CORKESPONDENCE INVITED.
tjvHCN wprt.wQ Memriow -^Mg ct-OBigr's exCHflNSE —
PAINT ™t IS PAINT
DO YOU WANT SOME?
HENRY DECKER, FlOKIST,
Greenhouses, 220, 222, and 224 Centre St.
Orange, N. J., March 29, 1894.
Mr. B. Hammond:
Dear Sir— I would lilce you to send me 60 gal-
lons of white paint to paint dwelling inside and
out. The paint you sent me last year stands
better on greenhouses than any I have ever
used before. Respectfully,
H. Decker.
Another Florist's Word.
If I had $500.00 to lay out for paint it would
go for Hammond's Cottage Colors.
H. M. Bradley, Derby, Conn.
If you use paint or putty, we make
paint for all purposes. Putty hard and
soft. Delivered at your R.R. station any-
where in America.
HAMMOND'S PAINT WORKS,
FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
D©0€»00Oe©e
3.25 9
3 60 10
4.00 11
9.00 16
7.60
10.0(1
15 01.
Lnwii
7 " " 35!oo . 20x2o!.'"!!!!!.!!;! 160
Hanging Tobbb. Crlinders for Cut Fl<
7 inch, per dozeu — $0.75 1 9x5 inch, per dozen, $1.00
8 " " ... 1.00 9x6 " " 1.26
9 ■' " .... 1.50 10x6 " " 1-60
10 •' ■• .... 2.50 I
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
^ Sold on their merits and not on tlieir antiquity. ^
ROY/IL
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
THE niGHI KIND OF BOILER
Th' Clipper
Sasli Bar
For. butted
glas:
No Putty
required.
Absolutely
wind proof.
Last lo
er,cost 1
look better
thantheold
fashioi
roof.' Pro-
plans
estim;
for othe
material in Clear Cypress.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO
WHENWRITING MENTION THE
420
XhE> FLORIST'S KXCHANGB.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers
J. K. A I. I, EN,
Wholnsale Commission Dsaior in
CUT FLOWERS,
loa W. a4th Sa.,WewYork.
Orders br mall or telegrapb promptlr att«udod
to. Telephone CaU, 1006 IStb St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SF>ECIALTIE3.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
wiioLESiL[ riomsT,
940 Broadway, New York,
.... Established 1887. . .
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
13 West 87tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
L, 932 18th ST.
i BURNS & RAYNOR, I
[ Wholesale Florists j
\ 49 WEST 28th STREET, |
J NEW YORK. I
^ We lead in American Beauty, %
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART.
Wholesale & Gommission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tort.
Telephone Call, 130733th St.
All kinds of Roses, Violets and Carnations a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 34111 St., NEW YORK.
ED'VVARD C. HORAI«,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York,
The Bride, Alermet and American
Beauty* ii^pecialties.
i^ FRANK D. HUNTER,
CUT * FLOWERS,
I 51 W. 30th Si., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olesale Florist,
T
20 WEST 24th ST.,
^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS,
My specialty at present is "WHITE LILAC ; just the
thing for wedding decoralions.
Roses — American Beauty.
Bennett, Cusin...
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet. . . .
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos, Hoste
Souv.de Wootton
Ulrich Bninner .
Watteville
Adiamtums
Asparagus
bottvaedia
Ophelia, Sweetbrier....
STcGowan, Michigan...
Other fancy sorts. .
Daffodils
Daisies
Fbeesia
Heuotbofx
Hyacinths
T.TT.rTTM HABEIBII
LiLi OF THE Valley. .
Mignonette
KAB0I8SD8
Panbies
New Yoke Boston pmLiUELPHiA Ohioaoo St. Louis
April 19, 1894. Aprill8,18M, April 18, 1894. April 16, 1894. AprillO, 1894.
$2.00 tot;25.00
2.00 lo 3.00
1.00 to 2.011
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to
4.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 4.00
2.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 2.00
1.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 3 00
6.00 to
1.00 to 4.00
.60 to 1.00
25.00 lo 60.00
.60 to
3.00 to 6.00
to 4.01)
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 6.00
4.00 to
... to
1.00 to 3.00
i.OO to 2.60
.50 to I.OO
1.00 to 3.00
.16 to
.... to .60
1.00 to 2.00
1.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 3.00
1.00 to
1.00 to 2.00
.25 to
10.00 to 16.00
1 00 to 3.00
.16 to
.... to ..
... to ..
4.00 to 6.1
4.00 to 8.(
4.00 to 12.1
4.00 to 8.1
4.00 to 8.1
4.00 to 8.1
6,00 to 12. (
3.00 to 4.1
3.00 to 6.1
3.00 to 6.1
10.00 to 20.1
8.00 to 6.1
.... to l.(
50.00 to 76. (
.... to ..
6.00 to 8.00
.... to
.... to ..
1.60 to 2.'
2.00 to 3.(
1.00 to 2.1
2.00 to 3.(
. to
1.00 to 1.1
1.00 to 1.1
2.00 to 3.1
4.00 to 8.1
3.00 to 4.1
2.00 to 3.(
2.00 to 3.{
.50 to
.... to 12. (
2.00 to 4.1
.76 to l.(
.... to
4 00 to
.... to 6.00
8.00 to 16.00
6.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 4 00
2.00 to 6.00
4. CO to 6.00
10.00 to 36.00
2 00 to 4.00
.76 to 1.00
to 60.00
.... to 1.60
6.00 to 10.00
.... to 6.00
2.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... to
.... to 3.00
to 1.60
.... to 2.00
to
I.OO to 2.00
to 1.00
... to 2.00
6.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to
to 2.00
.30 to 1.00
16.00 to 20.00
.. to 4.00
20 to 1.00
to
, to
. to 3.00
to 3.00
) to 8 00
to 4.00
to 3.00
) to 6.00
to 4.00
to 2.1
6.00 to 8.00
to 1.60
) to 2 00
i to I.OO
' to 3.00
2.00 to 3.00
to .75
M.00tot26.00
1.00 to
fi.llO
l.Ou to
3.00
2.00 to
6.00
8.00 to 10.00
2.00 to
7.011
4.00 to
H 00
2.00 to
6.00
6.00 to
8.00
2.00 to
7.00
1.00 to
3.00
1.00 to
6 00
1.00 to
6.00
6.00 to 26.00
2.00 to
6.00
1.00 to
1.26
.... to 25.00
.... to
2.00
6.00 to 10.00
.... to
1.00 to
2.60
.... to
3.00
.... to
1 00 to 2.00
1.00 to 2.0U
.76 to 1 00
1.00 to
to
60
to 2.00
.60 to 1.00
1.00 to 4.00
2.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 4.00
.... to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
to 1.00
10.00 to 16.00
1.00 to 4.00
.26 to 1.00
Prices quoted aboye
while we do not guarantee their
I market which is more subject to iiuctuation than any other
given only after careful inquiries from various sources, and
■ *'"■■- •"— -acy, they are all that can be expected trim a
the country.
JS-OB OTBBS COMMISSION DSAIDMS SBB NBXl P^GJB.
GEORGE MULLEN,
Wholssals and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FliORISTS' SUPPIiIES.
Orders by m&il, telephone, express or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephoue 316. Boston, Mass.
GORBREY & McKELLAR,
WHOLESALE i COMMISSION FLORIST:
45 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
In Chicago Cut Flower Exchange.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. II. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, IIL
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 B.aoon SI., Boston, Mas*.
■\fH MAKK A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPINO
choice RoaeB and other Flowers, carefully
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WOBK A SPEOLfVLTY.
Cut • Flomr • Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS\
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Est. Gth An. ul Eioailin7, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JH7«IES PURDV,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Toik.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommiBBion Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
32 West SOth Street, New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION,
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
FRBD. BHRBT,
U/lpolesal? C^at plou/^r D?al(jr
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADQUAmRS M CAmTM,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
r. x^. x>xx<XjiOZ«r,
Bloomsbnrsr, Pa.
GBOWXB OF OBOIOX
Rosos, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
AH orders flUed with Fresh Flowers and shipped
O.OJ). Telphoneconnectdon. Sendforprices.
The> Klorist's Exchanoe.
421
WHOLESALE
Florists,
TV. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
SuccBssorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
1122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO. ,
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiBSlon Dealers in
Cut FIawers& Florists' Supplies.
109 North 12th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
COMMISSION FLORIST,
49B Washington SI., Buffalo, N.Y.
POBCING BULBS, FLOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGEAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on applicatiola.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
MII^IVAUKEE, WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
A "Psalm" of Business.
"Tell me not in raournfui numbers"
Advertising doesn't pay,
For the man's non compos mentis
Who would such absurd things say.
*'Life is real ! Life is earnest !"
And the man who hopes to rise
To eminence in any calling
Must expect to advertise.
"In the world's broad field of Xiattle
In tbe contiict of real life,"
Advertising- is the magnet
Of achievements in the strife.
"Let us, then, be up and doing,"
In tliis sheet your ''ads." insert ;
**Still achieving, still pursuing.'*
Business then will be a.lert.— Exchange.
The Influence of Pruning on Flowers
and Fruit.
There is perhaps hardly any horticul-
tural operation which is of greater import-
ance than pruning, constituting as it does
almost entirely by itself a complete and
distinct branch of the gardener's art, viz.,
arboriculture. Pruning is in fact the art
of training, or, as one may say, of educat-
ing a plant, since it determines the good
conduct and the correct behavior of each
individual subject as vrell as its regular
production of flowers and fruit, which may
be considered as the " good works " of the
tree. Pruning, in its ordinary and special
sense, means the cutting away of mature,
well-ripened woody branches as distin-
guished from the young green shoots
which are removed by ''pinching," and in
pruning we must employ either that
classical implement, the pruniug-knife, or
the more practical implement, the seca-
teur. The season of rest is the proper time
for subjecting a tree to the operation, as it
is then in a torpid, and, as it were, be-
numbed condition, and without entering
into the question whether it suffers any-
thing or not from the operation, we have
at least not always to apjjrehend the con-
sequences of suffering which exhibit them-
selves in the loss of sap and in withering
and rotting away. It does not come within
the scope of the present article to describe
how pruning is done, as in every handbook
of arboriculture the operation is fully de-
tailed, and, better still, we have on all
sides professors of the art crying out
"come and see how it is done." When we
have listened to the instructions and wit-
nessed the practical illustrations of these
professors, we come away with the conclu-
sion that to prune judiciously means to
create, and that to slash and gash means
to deform and destroy. We shall here
simply give an outline of one of the happi-
est effects of pruning in so far as it renders
a plant more disposed to bloom and en-
sures a regularity and a long period of
flowering, which may also be limited to a
small part of a tree or extended to any
given portion of it. There is no occasion
to blush at the thought that the idea of
pruning was derived from observation of
the well-known fact that grass which is
eaten down by cattle flourishes the best
and comes earlier and more abundantly
into flower, or from the tradition that a
vine grower learned to practice it from ob-
serving that one of his vines which pre-
viously was barren became fruitful after
an ass had browsed upon its shoots. What
the animals do in a rough-and-ready man-
ner has by gradual and intelligent im-
provement became an important operation
and an art of the highest value, and when
one compares the instructions given on
the subject by Theophrastus, Pliny, and
Columella, with those of a good modern
treatise on pruning, the developments
which have taken place amount almost to
a revolution. In pruning, our question at
present is not that of forming a tree to a
particular or fanciful shape, butflrst of all
to aim at the production of flowers and
afterwards of fruit.
We see numerous instances of plants
producing a great abundance of flowers
when they are attacked by some disease
which will soon prove fatal, or even when
about to die of old age. This is caused by
the circumstance that the sap, in such
cases, flows more slowly, and, being better
elaborated and thickened, ripens the tis-
sues of the last-formed wood. The primary
effect of pruning on a tree is to cause it to
produce numerous ramifications, to dispose
these in various directions, and to modify
its constitution. The result of this is that
the sap is thus compelled to leave its ordi-
nary channels and to enter into others in
which it is carried along more slowly,
whereby its alimentary elements are con-
centrated upon the organs of reproduction.
But, in pruning, care must be taken not to
cut away wood at random, otherwise the
tree will exhaust itself in making fruitless
efforts at reparation. From the manner in
which some shearers of fruit trees carry on
their evil work without any feeling or
compunction, one would say that they
were acting just like Tranche-Montange,
who, when hacking off limbs, shuts his
eyes that he might not see them fall. An-
other circumstance teaches the horticul-
turist a lepson to be followed. Fruit-t-rees,
of which the branches or a great part of
the trunk have decayed, will send out
fresh branches not long after they have
undergone this natural amputation, and,
thus revivified, will produce in the follow-
ing Summer a great abundance of well-
formed flowers, which are succeeded by a
very plentiful crop of fruit. An excess of
growth retards or impoverishes the
blooming, and, accordingly, all superfluous
or "robber" branches resulting therefrom,
and often observed on orchard trees, vines
and s«me kinds of ornamental trees, should
be rigorously suppressed, as their tendency
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT SXRIXGS, 8 to 12 feet Ions 50 cents each.
In Large or Small Quantities all the year round.
IIST'S EXCHANGF
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
TTHK CUIvXIVATTION OF THB ROSK,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00. m. a. hunt, Xerre Haute, Ind.
is to "eat up" the flowers. Prom such sup-
pression results an even balancing of all
the branches supplying each of them with
a uniform amount of elaborated sap and
encouraging the growth of flower buds
and of shoots that are always freely pro-
duced, reasonably vigorous in growth, and
readily forming fruit buds. We shall thus
have no moreconfused tangles of branches,
no more "crow's nests" of excrescences, no
more mop-headed trees like witches'
brooms, but air and light will circulate
more plentiful in the central parts of the
branches, and the ripening of the wood
and the production of flowers will result
more freely.
In proof of the foregoing many instances
might be cited, of which the following in-
contestable ones may serve as examples :
Bignonia venusta was at Paris always
very shy in producing its splendid orange-
yellow flowers until M. Morin rendered it
more free-flowering by pruning it.
Lopezia macrophylla, which was set
aside on account of its indisposition to
bloom, has done wonderfully well since
December, after it had been pruned at the
suggestion of M. Florentin, gardener to
the Faculty de Medicine. Pruning is also
the only method by which we can induce
Dombeya Amelise to cover itself with its
beautiful pinkish-white umbels in our
gardens.
The pernettyas, which are too seldom
grown, bear pruning to perfection and
often only flower the better for it before
displaying their handsome pink, violet, or
purple berries. We had some plants of
Desfontainea spinosa, which declined to
produce any of their long scarlet and yel-
low flowers. We pruned them in Spring,
and this had the effect of stirring them up
at once to produce flowering shoots.
Pruning, then, is productive of a change
in the nature of buds _; in other words, a
leaf-bud may by pruning be transformed
into a flower-bud.
Pruning also encourages earliness of
flowering, in proof of which- is the circum-
stance that trees which are not pruned
flower later. In the case of those trees
whose flower buds show at the end of Sum-
mer, a Winter pruning hastens their time
of blooming, because the sap is then dis-
tributed more especially among the repro-
ductive organs, except in the case of pear
and apple trees. In the case of trees which
are of too vigorous growth, late pruning is
conducive to regularity of bloom, inas-
much as the sap which would be absorbed
by superfluous "robber" branches is lost
to the tree unless these are cut away. But
there is pruning and pruning. What an-
swers one subject may be injurious to an-
other, and success will only follow when
judgment is used as to what should be re-
tained and what should be suppressed. —
Bevue Hortieole.
(To be continued.)
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦
♦ E. G. HILL & CO., I
♦ Wholesale Florists, ♦
♦ '♦
♦ RICHMOND. INDIANA. i
»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»{
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^^Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any stylo
desired. Address care Florists' Exchangb.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
iROWERS, PLEASE NOTE!
We are now getting up a time saver
and money maker in the term of a
GROWERS' CONSIGNMENT
RECORD BOOK.
and would be pleased to send samples
and ijrices to all interested. No handier
or more practical way of keeping track
of the stock you send Lo market has ever
been devised, and the quantity of orders
we are receiving enable us to furnish
them very cheap. Send for sample to
A. T. De La Mare Pig. and Pub. Co., Lid.
170 FULTON ST.. NETV TOKK.
Rose Buds «^
MERMETS, BRIDES, PERLES,
GONTIERS, NEPHETOS. . .
Sent C. 0. D. at S3. 00 per HandreiJ.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, c™i;r.., Yorkville, N.Y.
WHe-N WRITING mentionthe: plorist's exchange
•"•
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PHILADELPHIA, PA.
We have advertised in a large number
of horticultural papers during our business
career, but in none with such success as
in the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.
422
The Klorist's Exchange.
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE-
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
appHcation, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
Best in the Market, per
lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
NEW GAPE FLOWERS
Gooa Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY KETAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
tUCDDMIUU Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
lltn lilllllllll '"^porter and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
= — '- 415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
IPOMEA PANDUBATA, larg-est stock i
this country, per 100, $2.60 ; per lOOO, $18.00.
EVERY FLORIST OVGHT XO
INSURE HIS GLASS AGAII«ST
HAKDT PHtOX, pot grown, $4.00 per 100. „ ., , ^^^^'
, 1- e. ,v I For particulars address
JAMES FROST, Greenville, Ohio. JOHN «. ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River. N.J.
WHEM WHJTIWa MgNTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE WHEN WniTlNG MENTroiMTur ci noisTc rv.......
1894
WHOLESALE I
1895
F. W. O. SCHMITZ &,CO.,
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK.
BULBS AND PLANTS
Are open to close contracts in small and large quantities. Price List now ready.
SINGLE TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS
IN FIVE SEPARATE COLORS,
Per lOO - - - - $5.00.
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK.
3^= ^CZ>,CDCZ><Z> =,gll)
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We offer the above quantity in strong, well established plants, from 3 and i inch pots. This
Btocli must not be confounded with dormant pieces or freshly divided plants out of benches
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. For a general list
refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-live varieties, incjudin" all the
desirable novelties of the season. Including the grand New German variety, Konigin Charlotte
Oasis Nudseri Co., Thos Griiiin, Mgr,, Westbury Sia,, L.I
EPIDENDRUM GONOPSEUM.
$2.00 per lOO; $10.00
per lOOO.
Express paid to any part of the United States.
CASH WITH ORDER.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THG PLOftF!=T'S EXCHANGE
COLXJIMBIJL.
A new yellow COLEUS that will be very useful
3 florists. Its ereai""' "
rfect L _
[7. Follape I
post paid. Ready 1st April.
R. P. JKFFICKV & S07«,
Bellmore, Queens Co., 1.. I., N. Y.
WAKti WBniNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGF
BiR[ riORiDi \mm
Contract gro-wing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, FLA.
WHEN WRrriNG KiENTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANG<^
Madame Crozy. ,
Alplionse Bouvli
Paul Marquant.
Capt. P. de .Si
Florence Vaugli
Charles Hender
PaulErnant
Admiral Gervai
).00
Per 100
Martin Cahuzas. 15.00 Edward Michel
" ' " "' ^ Francois Mair
..10.00 Marquise Arthur de
.10.00 ""^
.15.00 Professor Gerard
.25.00 Seci-etary Stewaru „.„„ ,,. . . ^.^.^^^..^^
,?^.^ StadtgartnerSennholz., 15.00 Mile. Liabaud
'""" *-*-' ,8.00 Nelly B.
Per 100
...13.00
...13.00
Ij'Aigle 10.00 Geoffrey St. Hiliai'r
.. „ X. ,.„„ ,J. Thomaye^. 20.00
15.00
Denil de St. Hieiy .' I .'.'.'.'.Ib.OO Com"t7 Horat"de"chol
i-y Stewart 15.00 Mr. Cleveland.... 1500
„*„_..=„„_■._,- ,■:„„ .^^^ [['.AZM
den 3.00
o.OO Princess liUsignani 12.00
8.00 Perfection ig.QQ
10.00 Souvenir de Jeanne
Charreton 8.00
Statuaire Fulconis 8.00
8.00
i DeKenowardy 8.00
.,„ seaul 10.00 Trocadero
Duchess de Montenard. 13.00 Ventura
13.00 VitticeulteurGaillard!! sioo
.. 8.00
W.OO E. Chevreul ^=«»..=«. „a
'5.0J Enfant du Rhone ilO.OO Kaiser Wilhelm.
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5 50j
w^EF„!!!5L{i;.£5££S',/" ' LADE LPH I A, PA.
TOtr CAN SECUaE ALL THE
NOiZELTI ES
■W. A. mAlVDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH "ORANGE, N.vl.
WHEN WRITING MENl:ON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE:
Bedding Plants
LET US PRICE YOUR
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake View, Mass.
WMEWWPTtWt .MEWT.OW-HE FtORIST S EXCHANGE
ROOTED CUTTINGS.— GOOD ONES.
VerbeDas.23_ varieties, SOcts. per 100; $8 00 per 1000.
20c. per doz.
neliotrope, 7
" iietria Vlii ,
Sultana 25c,
Maiietria Vine, Mexican Prl:
Suit
Cigar Plant and Lopezia 26c,
Ked, Wiilte and Blue Plant. (Cuph(
Llavse) ;iOc.
Chrysanihemums, 20 cts.; Coleus, 12 cts.
Ic. per dozen. Send for catalogue
I. L. PlLLSBUltY, - Macomb, III,
WHEN WRITING MENTJOMTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
postage
ANTHEMIS CORONARIA.
(Double Golden Marguerite.)
3 inch pots, fine plants $4.00 a 100
2 iuch pots, fine plants 3.00 "
Eooted Cuttings, (postage paid) 2.0C *'
The YELLOW PARIS DAISY, 2 in. pots 3.00 "
Fancy largo single PETUNIAS, (yellow
throat), 2 in. pots. 2.00 "
J. W. MORRIS, UTICA, N.Y.
^ARQAIP^S.
Crozy, started plants, $1.00 per doz,
"'"" young plants, including
my selection, $2.50 a 100.
lar,ie assortmec
tirely free
t, my selection, $2.50
from disease; one
'ed.in assorted _
, from finest aeed to be had, $2.00 per 100."'"
Que assortment, 2 inch, my selection.
Oper 100, strong 2 Inch.
per 100.
iin Con . , .
Millers (Centaurea Gymnocarpa,) |3.00
-, J, ior strong 2 inch.
English Ivy, 2 Inch $3.00 per 100.
Any of the above plants 35 at the 100 rate
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, being
8 miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
EDWARD HATCH,
AUCTIONEER
Plant Salesroom^,
104 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.
Sales Every
Wednesday and Saturday.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
56 No. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMEHT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES. CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
SUMMER DELIVERY.
FREESIAS, LII^. LONGI-
FtORUMS. CALLAS, GEM
CALLAS, AMARYLLIS, CALI-
FORNIA BULBS, Brodii»as,
Calocnortus, Fritillarias, TREE FERN
STEMS, AUSTRALIAN PALM SEEDS.
Send for our NEVS^ PKICE LIST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
Established 1878.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
X>.A.
x^x^A.:
•ieties, 75 cents per doz.; $6.00 per lOO.
In clumps or single tubers, fine quality. -
OXALIS BULBS, 4 varieties, per 100, Sl.OO.
MADEIRA VINE tubers, per 100, $8.00.
CANNA Kobusta, per lOO, $.5.00.
CASH WITH OEDER.
MRS. JAS. S. SNEDBKEB,
Hillside Avenue, WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.
GLADIOLI.
I offer to close out 10,000 Gladioli, shades
of red, good size, well-tfrowii and well kept,
good blooming stock, iit S3.50 per thousand.
WILBUR A. CHRISTY,
Gladioli Grti
WENT'OW THe FtOBIST'S
FOR SAI.E.
SOOO GERANIUMS*, dbl. t^en. Grant and the
best selling kinds.
tiOtOOO ALiTERNANTHERAS, 4 ^Olo^8.
BEGOMAS.
OLUMS. HE .
PETUNIAS, double, etc., in large quantity.
All these plants are s
be sold cheap for cash.
and healthy and will
DAVID H. LANEY, Woodhaven. N.Y.
100
Mrs. Pollock Geraniums $6 00 and $8 00
Russian Violets 3 00
Dracajna iiuUvisa, 13 to 15 inch 3 00
Coleus, rooted cuttioys 60
Geraniums " 160
Begonia seniperflorens 3 00
Miscellaueous cuttings 100
^r° Wrile for prices on what you want.
W. W. Greene & Son, Watertown, N. Y.
le GeVB
uted rooted cuttings
perlOO.tl.oO. Heliotrope, per 100, S1.25. Scai-le
Save, per 100. $125. Hetronia lUetallica, pe
100. $1.50. Fnctasins, per 100. $1.25. AJyssu
. ftletallica, iii i
nd Portia. perlOO. $1.25. Fred Ore
first-class transplanted, per 100, 76c. Cash with order.
W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton. N.J.
You WILL find something of interest in
these pages. Read them carefully.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAl,.
VOL. YI. Ho.
NE^V YORK, APRIL 28, 1894.
(toe Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
Offer a limited amount of the following
stock in fine condition, subject to being
unsold on receipt of order :
Coeos Weddeliana, extra strong healthy plants, in 3 in. pots, $30 and |35 per 100,
Kentia, Canterburyana, extra strong plants, in 3 in. pots, $12 and $15 per 100,
Livistona rotundifoHa, fine decorative plants $24 per dozen
Asparagus plumosus, strong plants (not seedlings), in 3 in. pots . . $15 per 100
Aspara£;us plumosus, strong plants, in 4 inch pots $18 per 100,
Asparagus plumosus, strong plants, in 5 inch pots $30 per 100,
Begonia Rex, named varieties, extra fine plants, our selection .... $8 per 100,
Crotons. in fine varieties, our selection $15 per 100,
' Panax VictoriEe, useful for decorations, fine strong plants in 2, S, 4 and 5 inch
pots $1.25, $3.50, $a.50 and $5.00 per dozen
'Panicum varieeatum, useful for jardinieres and hanging baskets 3 inch
pots $6.00 per 100,
Small Perns for Florists' use, nice plants, 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $40 per 1000,
Small Ferns for Florists' use, strong plants, in 3 inch pots, best leading
varieties $8.00 per 100
Selaginellas, in variety, in 3 inch pots, our selection $8.00 per 100,
AUamanda Williamsii (new), extra fine plants, in 3 inch pots . .$7.50 per dozen
ft-ristolochia gigantea. in 3 inch pots $7.50 per dozen
Ficus repens, for hanging baskets, jardinieres, etc., in 3 in. pots, $8.00 per 100,
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
A FEW THINGS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYING AT THIS TIME:
Galadiuni I^sculentum, 1 to S in. diam per 100.
8 to 4 "
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, fine stock, per 1000, $9.00
L. Auratum, 7 to 9 "
L. " Qtoll
I,. '■ lltolS
1,. Rubrum, 7 to 9 '
I,. Album, 9toll '
Gladioli, Fine Mixed per ICO. .$1.25; per 1
Extra Fine iMiixed " ..1.411; "
'^ Light colors *' ..1.75; "
" " and White " .. 2.50; "
CROZT*S CANNAS, varieties and prices on application.
HOLLYHOCK KOOTS, ill 4 colors, fine plants per 100, 88. 00; perl
.83.60
. 7.00
.10.00
. 1.25
. 6.50
,. 8.50
.12.60
. 7.50
.12.50
.10.00
.12.50
..15.00
.20.00
Spfcial offer
UNTIL MAY 1st ONLY.
> per cent, discount <
, Wire Desigfns.
Flower Baskets.
Snhaenum Moss per bale, SI. 25; 10 bales, 811.00
Pure Ground Bone 200 lb. bag, $4.00; 1000 lbs. for 15.00
Sheep -Tlanure, pulverized per sack, $2.76 (about 90 lbs.)
tawu Fertilizer per 100 lbs., 82.50
FULL LINE OF MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES,
FLOWER VASES.
of these of aoy house in the West, in Flemish. Stoneware,
and Indurated Fibre. If you want "Vases we
ought to be able to satisfy you.
E. H. HUNT, 79 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
FLORISTS' FORGING BULBS.
We are now ready to book import orders [August and
September delivery) for
L,Il,Y.OF-THE- VALLEY, ROMAN HYACINTHS*
LILIUM CANDIDVM,
(Large Flowering),
LILIUIHE HARRISIl,
(Bermuda Easter Lily),
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,
(Bermuda Grown),
YON SION and PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS.
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA,
(Home-grown, under glass),
SPIRAEA JAPONICA,
DUTCH FORCING and BEDDING HYACINTHS
and TULIPS.
' The Imported Bulbs offered in this List will be selected from the stock, of the most
reliable growers in Germany, France, Holland and Belgium.
TVIien sending: for Prices of Bulbs, please state quantities needed.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
E: FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
We Supply
DQolrottl ^"^ Fern Dishes for Dinners
Decorations, Receptions, School
Commencements, Bon Voyage,
etc. purposes, in many pleasing styles, plain
and fancy, of Wicker, Willow, natural,
gilt or bronzed. Raffia, Celluloid, Silver
and Gold Metal, etc., at high and low
prices, all cheap for their cost ; compare
our Fall trade list.
"We allO'vir lo per cent,
discount for prompt
Casb, except -^v^hen
prices are quoted Plet.
Spring Bulbs, ^s-rin-tcS:
Dliotin f^*"S'°S Baskets, 8 inch bowl, at
nUSlIu 50c. each, 10 inch, at 80c., 12 inch,
at $1.00, 15 mch, at $1.50 ; Rustic
Stands for larger decorative plants, 18 inch
high, at 90c. each, 22 inch high, at $i.oo,
26 inch high, at $1.10, 30 inch high, at
$1.20 each.
Cycas Leaves. '"^°""^"""^'
Fall Bolbs.
Azalea
00 the rooo ; Cal-
adium Esculent, $6.00 the 100; Gladio-
lus in prime mixture, $10.00 the 1000;
Cannas, Dahlias and other bulbs see list.
Now is the time to send us
your list for appraisement
before the rush of Spring
Sales keeps you too busy. Roman Hy-
acinths, Lily of the Valley, Double
Yellow Narcissus, Lilium Harrisii,
Longiflorum and Candidum, Paper-
whites, Freesia, Calla Lily and Spiraea
are our great specialties. Our prices are
reasonable for the best goods.
and Rhododendron plants for
fall delivery, in the best Ghent
grown quality, at prices according
to size, from 35c. and 40c. a plant upwards, in
assorted cases of the best market sorts only.
Insecticide ; sure death to
all insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Price, Quart Tins, $1.00 ; Gal-
lon Tins, $3.25.
lis Mildew radically.
...w... wn,iv--i Used extensively by
d all other Florist Supplies quoted in O V the best Rose growers.
our illustrated Trade List, mailed free. jg j^s,^ $1.00; bags of no lbs., $5.50;
220 lbs., $10.00.
Tuesdays and Fridays,
of assorted Plants and
Bulbs. Address all
auction matters to 205 Greenwich Street.
(Sago Palm)
prepared, equal to
fresh cut in appearance,
according to size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 6oc.
and 75c. each.
Immnrfalloo ^^ite and all colors,
IIIIIIlDllullud, |2 75 the dozen, natural
yellow, $2.00 ; Cape-
flowers, best, $1.00 the lb., second size,
6oc. the lb. ; Wheat Sheaves, Wire 1/' ■„ p,,l„L,,, ki
Designs, Wire, Foil, Picks, Wax Paper, |f|ru||| OUipnUl, U
Fir Tree Oil,
Metal Designs,
Auction Sales,
for Decoration Day in
rich assortment of
tasteful designs:
Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc.,
in green or white foliage.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station £. t36 & 138 W. 24th Street. Hem York.
424
Xhe Florist's Exchange.
RUSTIC BASKETS ::r,:::;:::;::-r.:T
VERBENA BASKETS "';:Z •::-
_ __- -_^-, -,-v-»-T»- -»-v r>. AUKATOM Doz. Sl.OO ; 100, S6.00
I I I \/ LI I I I L?^ KUBRUM 1.00; •' 6.00
|/lly I fllJIyflCl BOSEUM 1.00; " 6.00
M4M.MJM. MJ\JM^MJ\J AI.B03I " 1.30; " S.OO
BLANCH FERRY SWEET PEA/« it
GLADIOLI, Mixed, p^ ^ooo $10.00
TUBEROSES ^°- *> ^^-^^ • ^^- ^' ^^-^^ p^^* ^^^^
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, SUSe Dey Street, NEW YORK.
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO.,PHlLA. PA.
WHEN WRITINQ MENTION THg FLOHIST'S EXCHANGE
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t BURPEE'S
t SEEDS
t Philadelphia.
Wholesale Price List for Florists 4
— I '"--'--t Gardeners. ^
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(Sheum'ood Hall Xuesery Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUARTERS EOR
CALIFORNIA -GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental S^jecialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We offer the above quantity in strong, well establisbed plants, from 3 and 4 inch pots. This
Btock must not be confounded with dormant pieces or freshly divided plants out of benches.
"We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. For a general list
refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-iive varieties, including all the
desirable novelties of the season, including the grand New German variety, Konigin Charlotte.
Per 100
Madame Crozy $10.00
Alpfconse Bouvier 10.00
Paul Marquant 10.00
Capt. P. de Suzzoni 15.00
PerlOO
Martin Caliuzre 16.00
Marquise Arthur de
L'Algle 10.00
Nardy Pere 15.00
~ '■ • Gerard 16.00
Prof
I'lorence Vauglian 25.00 Secretary Stewart 16.00 Mr. Cleveland
Charles Henderson 26.00 Stadtgartner SennUolz.. 15.00 Mile. Liab;
PaulEruant 20.00 Antoine Crozy 8.00 Nelly Bo
Per 100
Edward Michel IS.OO
Francois Maire 12.00
Geoflrey St. Hillaire.... 8.00
J. Thomayer 20.00
Mrs. Sarah Hlil 15.00
16.00
12.00
S.OO
Chas. Dippe 16.00
Cronstadt 15.00
Denilde St. Grevy 15.00
Explorateur Crampbel.. 15.00
Gustav Sennholz, (ti
i Lusignani , .12.00
. 8.00 Perfection 16.C0
.10.00 Souvenir de Jeanne
Charreton 8.00
Statuaire Pulconi:
Trocadero
Earo
Comte Horace de Choi-
seaul 10.00
Duchess de Montenard . 12.00 Ventura
E. Chevreul 12.00 Titticeultenr Gaillard. . 8.66
Enfant du Rlione 10.00 Kaiser Wilhelm S.tO
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5.50
Among Cro/.y's New Caunas of this season Paul Sigrist is undoubtedly the most distinct
and striking novelty. We are the only American house offering this variety to the trade this
season. In genera; habit similar to Mad. Crozy, but of a bright crimson color, nearly as ricli as
Alphonse Bouvier, with a very broad golden yellow border; stock limited, S3. 50 each.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
CANNA FLACCIDA ROOTS,
$3.00 per 100; $20.00
per lOOO.
Express paid to any part of the United States.
CASH WITH OEDEK.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
$3.00 per 100, delivered.
WATER HYACINTH, $8.00 per 1000 or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
aference, $4.00 per ICO: $a5.00
AMARVliLIS EQUESTRE
0 to 10 Inches circumference, $4.__ . _ ..
per 1000. The best bloomer of all Amaryll;
ZEPHYRANTHES ATAMASCO, fine culti-
BRAND & WICKERS, San Antonio.Fla.
[HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
» 413 East 34.th Street,
j Near Long Island Ferry, N EW YORK
SUMMER DELIVERY.
FEEBSIAS, LIIj. LONGI- |
FLORUMS, CALLAS, GEM
FAIiLAS, AMAEYI.I.1S, CALI-
COENIA EULES, Brodiseas,
Calochortus, Eritillarias, TREE FERN
STEMS, AUSTRALIAN PALM SEEDS.
Send for our NEW PRICE LIST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
: FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
"yDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Beam
the DeBt at the lowest
prices. TRADE LIST
iHsued qnarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENBV A.DREEH,
Philadelphia,
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES.
Extra large size, per 1000, iSS.OO.
ASTER SEED.
Alt kinds and colors at reasonable prices.
[PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION. J
BULB " PLANTS
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
58 WEST ST., N.Y. CITY.
\fter May 1st, 1894 our address will be
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
SEXCHANGF
^.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 airkot Stisel, PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Re^. Cable Address : EeForest PMla.
Price lists on application.
1st quality.
We have gained the reputation of having the
finest TUBEROSES in the world, and i£ you
would have the.VERY BEST, send to ns for sam-
ple. Two important items, viz.: Quality the best.
Price the lowest. Send to-day for FREE sample
by mail POSTPAID. Address
H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 & ee N, Front SI. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
^WE SELL SEEDS.l
Special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, S>
S^ed Merchants and Growers, ^
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. 9
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S E
SMALL CAKDS of ten lines or less i
a feature of AMERICAN GARDENING.
Tliey only cost 13 cents per line of eight
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
CHEAPER
THAN
FRENCH BULBS, ^y^p BEFORE.
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
Orders hotv booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
^ ^^ ^^
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
BOOK FOR
jFcoie.isxs»
Just out. Send for i
TVe offer to the trade our
ACI^PUC Victoria and Truffaut^s Feeony
J^\j X IVIVO* flowered Perfection, \7hite, pink,
scarlet, lavender, purple and mixed, each, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.; 5 for $1.00. Mignon, Boston
I'lorists* and Semple Asters, white, each, per
ti-ade ptt., 25 cts.
Supplies. Bulbs
SooJc for Florists,
u 1 ; card.
Blanche Ferry,
pinlr, oz., 10 CIS.; 11)., 65 cts.
of JEngland and Alba Magnifica, best
whites, oz., 15 cts.; lb., $1.50. Cardinal, best
dark red, oz., 10 cts.; lb., 85 cts. Echford'a
Mixture, oz., 10 cts.; H It)., 35 cts.; lb., 90 cts.
Vaughan's Frize Mixture, oz., 15 cts.; lb.,
S1.50. Good Mixed, all colors, % lb., 15 cts.;
lb., 50 eta. --7—^
FOR OTHER FLO"WER SEEDS gf.n^ni ^.?>!1
Plants, etc., etc., see <
sent free on application
jr. T. Tel., 3610 H.
".f.l7«f YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Greenhouses, WeBtern Springs, III.
Box 688,
CHICAGO,
The Florist's Exchange.
425
CHOICE SURPLUS STOCK
100
Hrtlrnnffeas. Otaska and otbers.strong, 3
incli pots $iM
Uydi-nnffeas, Otaksa and others, in bud, 4
inch pots 10.00
Gannaa, (Jrozy's Dwarf, 25 sorts 4.00
Cuilas, blooming plants, strong, 4 inch pots.. 6.00
Rlcliardia Alba IMaciiIatn, in bud, 1 Inch
pots 8.00
Geraniums, Double and Siafile, 20cut sorts,
3 inch pota 4.00
Coleus, 20 choice sorts. 2^ Inch pots 2.511
Afferatuins, Cope's Pet and White, strong.. 3.00
CliTy8antheinniiiN<20bestsorts,2J^inch pots 3.50
CaruationH, Mrs. Fisher, strong, irora flats. 2.00
perlOOO... $1500
Other plants, Cheap, in proportion. Write at
once, if In want. Paul Butz & Son, New Castle. Pa.
SPECIIVIEN DENDROBES.
», XHYICSII?t,6lHJM.
O, FARMHRI.
These plants have from id to 60 bulbs and give
many clusters of beautiful flowers.
I>. 74obxl,e;.
40 to 60 strong bulbs each, many 18 to 22 inches long,
with ripe flowering bulbs. Price $5.00 each.
DR. GEO. W. LITTLE, - GLENS FALLS, N.Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'S EXCHftHGE
ORCHIDS IN VARIETY,
FICUS ELASTICA,
nm, FAHD,^lfUS, DRAC£NAS, CVCADS,
Etc., for sale cbeap. Send for catalogue.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
83 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F.
Charlotte,
HORSFORD,
- - - Vermont.
DRAC^HA INDIYISA.
Two feet and over, fine for center of
vases and boxes, only $10.00 per hundred,
to clean them out quick. Cash with
ordeir.
S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I.
WHEN WP1TING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANG
RHODODENDRONS.
HABDIEST KINDS ONLY, BUDDED.
H. WATERER,
109 So. 7tli Street,
Pliila., Peuu,
FOUNTAIN PLANTS
{Dracaitia Indivisa.)
CLEMATIS PANICULATA
The most popular climbing: vine of the day.
Nice, well rooted 2^4 inch stock for Sprinif sales
or growin;? on into larger size. A real bargain,
60 cents per dozen ; 83.00 per 100.
MTII,!:. EXCHANGE for small Palms.
Ferns or Roses as I'oMows, from 3»^ or3 in. pots :
Mrs. DeGraw, Perles, Sunset, Gloria de
Dijon. P. C. DeRolian, White H. P's. Mrs.
John Laing, I>insmore, Mary Washington.
HARRY CHAAPEL, Williamsport, Pa.
DECORATIVE PLANTS.
PHCENIX RECLINATA. each
4 ID. potB, 6 leaves, 2 ft » 60
LATANIA BORBONICA. ,, „
Sin.pots, 4 " $4 00
7 " 3J" 3 00
6 " 3 " 2 00
i " 11eaTes,2n 60
i " lift 86
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. pots, 3 stems, 7 ft $10 00
10 •• 1 •• 7 ■• 8 00
6 " Splants.i" 3 60
6 " 3 " 3 "
i " 1 " 61eaveB.2ft
ARECA RUBRA.
4 in. pots, 6 leaves, 2 ft $0 60
7 " 3plants,3fl 2 00
Kenila Belmoreana, 3 in pots, 6 leaves, 16 in. 36
Standard pots. All measnTements from floor.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
IMUSHROOMS
Most Delicious of all Esculents,
('TheWh7,WheD0Yhere and How of naibroom Cnltnrs." 24pp. lOc
"TV. P.** Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Fresh and Well-Bpawned. Ibe. cake ;S1'&U
doK.; Boole free O p UlATCnU 10>25ArchSt.
.vith order. Oi Ui WAIoUW, P]iila.,i'a.
Must be Sold
.^ 5,000,000
HARDY CUT FERNS.
Fancy and Dagger. Prices to suit the times. SPHAGNUM
MOSS In quantity. 50 cts. per bbl. Festooning for Easter.
E. HARTFORD, 18 Chapman Place, - - BOSTON.
WHEN WRmiU MENTION THE
'S exoHANGT
HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
nerfect system 06 packlner. enaliles me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders, PUICE LISTS OST APPLICATION.
WHEN WRrriHG MENTION THE P«.QBIST^S EXCHANGE
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r FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLANTS.
I DO SUPPLY
t FLORISTS
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, T
$1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. ^
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 and\
$25.00 boxes. S
FOUR TH—With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties. J
LEMUEL BALL,-
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
xo,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. DBISrnAIH,
Skjldbmak, r.OS ANGELES, CAL.
FOR SALF. afinestocfcot
DRACJENA INDIVISA.
feet liiyh, in6and7iDch pots;
LOO ; or $5.00 per doz. Fine for
etc. Correspondence solicited.
GHO. A. RACKHAin,
a99J^ Woodward Ave., SETBOIT, MICH.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'W EXCHANGE
CHEAP DRACHMAS,
ludlvlaa, Veitcbit and Latifolia.
Fine lor Vases.
36 inch to 40 inch high, doz., $3.00; S doz. for
85.00; S4inch to 30 iach high, doz., $3.50; 3 doz.
for $4.00. Smaller plants for Baskets, $3.00 per
doz.; by the hundred, cheaper. (Cash with
order.) R. LATJTEKBACH, Talley Forge, Pa.
WHEN WBITIMG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE-
Decorative Plants \
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done In the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
1. J. HESSER, Plattsmoutli, Neb.
Prop. PaLM GARDENS.
WHEN WRITING MCNTION THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE
ADIANTUM CUNEATUW.
.._.■ lOO.
1,'600 Englisli Ivies, i% in. pots, 15.00 per 100.
1,500 Vinca Tar., 3}^ in. potsi, $5.00 per 100.
10,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, fine stock, 3ft.,
21^, 8ji, 4 in. pots, $3.00, $5,00, $8.00 per 100.
500 Ophiopogon Jaburan Var., 3J^ in. pots,
S15.0O per 100. .
10,000 Dracsena Indivisa, 8 and 4 in. pots,
$5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Honeysuckles, assorted best varieties
3!^, 4J4 in. pots, $5.00 and $8.00 per 100.
1,000 clematis Paniculata, strong Plants,
three years old, $16.00 per 100.
50,000 Coleus, 40 leading vars., 3M in. $8.00 ner
100, $20 per 1000; 3>^ in. $6.00 per 100, $40 per 1000.
a,000 Marguerite Daisies, in bud and flower
4 in. pots, $8.00, per 100.
5,000 Salvia splendens, 2!^ in. pts. $3.00 per 100;
3J^in., $5.00 per 100.
3,000 Geraniums, the best double and single
vars. S!^, 3, 3)^ in. pots, $3.00, $5.00, $8.00 per 100.
5,000 Clirysanthemums, stocli plants, 13 best
large flowering vars. assorted, $5.00 per lOO.
10,000 Chrysantheuiunis, best named varie-
ties, •i'/i in. pots, $400 per 100.
1,000 Genistas, in bud and flower, 4J<, 5 and
6 in. pots, 35c.. 40c. and 75c. each.
1,000 Hydrangea Otaltsa, fine plants for sum-
merfl<)wering,4, 6, 7 in. pots, S5e.,50c., 75c. ea.
10,000 Summer Flowering Koses, leading
sorts, 4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100.
^"Alsoalarge variety of summer flowei-ing
plants in large quantities. Liberal discounts
on large
92d or 841
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
X No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE"W YORK CITY. 1
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WHEN WRITING HEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANCe
ALTERNANTHERAS
Paronychloldes major ] 2 inch pots,
h J Rosea nana. . . . y$3.oo per loo;
Aurea nana.
. . >
$25.00 per 1000
Michel Plant and Bulb Co.
ST. I.OXTIS, MO.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES, ETC.
B. SEMPEKPLOKENS INCABNATA.
A cross between Snowdrop and Vernon; style and growth of Snowdrop; compact,
short-jointed habit, exceedingly free flowering up from the cutting bench. Flowers m
showy panicles, a single flower often measuring two inches across : will in the future taUe
the place of B. incarnata ; color a delicate pinli. Strong young plants after April 16th,
50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.
B. SEMPEKFIiOBENS COMPACTA.
Originated with me in same lot of seedlings as above variety Dwarf and very
compact habit, flowei-s standing above the dense foliage like a bouquet, with the color of
B. semperfl. rosea, but more free flowering, even when quite small. After April 16th
30 cts. each ; $8.00 per doz.
Solanum jasminoides grandiflorum.
A most useful new plant for cut flowers during the whole season. In planting it out
and let it grow on the ground, you will have an abundance of showy, white and lasting
flowers from Spring to Fall. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.
Begonia Vernon, Snowdrop, semperfl. rosea, Tliurstonii and
nietallica.
Most attractive and desirable varieties. Good sized plants. 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
LIST OF SEASONABLE PLANTS.
Abutilons in 4 colors.
Ageratum in 3 dit. varieties.
Aloysia (Lemon Verbena).
Alyssum, dbl. dwarf and Little Gem.
Antliericum picturatum.
Asclepias linifolia.
Anthemis coronaria fl. pi.
Coleus Verschaff., Firebrand, Golden Bedder.
The above plants, in 3-inch pots, ready no-
Coleus, best fancy, in 10 varieties.
Cuphea (Ci^ar Plant).
Feverfew, dbl. dwarf.
Gleclioma hederacea fol. var.
Impatiens Sultanii and Queen Carola.
Iiobelia Emp. William, and Cr. Palace.
Myrtle (Bridal).
Otho
V crassifolia.
So cts. per doz.; $400 per 100.
JOHN G. EISELE, 20 1 Ontario $ts., Tioga Sta., Pliiiadelpliia. Pa.
426
Phe Florist's Exchange.
STORRS& HARRISON CO., Painesville. Ohio. 1
♦ Wholesale Nurserymen and Iloxista, J
A Can Bhow as fine blocks ot Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Hoses as can be a
X found in the U. S. We grow } million Roses and million of plants annually. Trade list T
X free. Correspondence solicited. Mention paper. X
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YOU can sell your surplus stock at good
prices tUrougli a card in AMERICAN
GARDENING. It will only cost you 15
cents per line of eight words.
HARDY PHLOX, pot grown, $4.00 per 100.
JAMES FROST, Greenville, Ohio.
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JAPAN MAPLES
30 to 36 in. 85c. ; 36 to 42 in $1.00
Hollyhocks, Strons, $6.00 per 100.
CANNAS STARTED IN 4 In. POTS.
See description of New Lychnis in issue of Marcli
17. page 32-».
The Elizabeth Hursery Co., Elizaheth, N.J.
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR EARLY MAY D[LIVERY.
PEACH SEE;DI.II«eS
from the seed beds. Green tops, par-
tially hardened, in large supply. Prices
furnished on application. Apply to
MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Del.
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\/N/^>A^rvi-ri
To sell or exchange, IRISH JUNIPER. 2 to 2)^
rt., good, well-fllled trees, at $10.00 per 100 ;
Caladlum Esculsntum, 6 to 7 in oil-., at $3.00
per 100; Caladlum Esoulsntum, 7 to 9 in cir.,
at $5.00 per 100 ; L. McGowan Carnations,
Kooted Cuttings, at $10.00 per 1000. To ex-
cliang:e for forcing bulbs, Summer and Fall
delivery. W. P. ERINTON, Cliiistiana,, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'
TREES. SHRUBS.
NORWAY SPRUCE. 3 to 7 feet, by the 1000.
HEMLOCK SPRUCE.
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE.
NORDMAN'S SILVER FIR.
PINES. — In variety, Austrian, Scotch and
White; Arbor Vltaos, Amerloan, and all the
choice dwarf sorts of various sizes.
RETINOSPORAS.— An immense stock, includ-
ing Plumosa. Plumosa Aurea and Squarroaa,
from 1 to 4 ft. in height, perfect'specimens.
Our Everjrreens are frequently root prunned,
transpliinted and sheared,
Retincsporaa, Kalmlas. Mahonlas and other
choice Evergreen shrubs.
We invite all wishing to plant stock of this
character to visit our nurseries, 60 miles from
New Yorlc, 30 miles from Philadelphia.
Catalogues Free.
THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisville, Pa.
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SURPLUS STOCK
Per 100
Aoalypha Macafeeana, 2^ in. pots $5.00
Achyranthes Llndenll, " " 2.50
Ageratum. "Cope's Pet," '* '* l.flO
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana and Parony-
chioides.f' cm flats 150
Alyssum, "Tom Tiiiimb," 2i in. pots 3 60
Bogonlas, assorted, 2^ in. pots 4.00
Bellls Porennis, strong, from frames 2.00
Cannas, French mixed, dormant 2.60
Coboa Soandens, 2J in. pots 3.5t)
Colous. leading sorts, 2^ in. pots 2.00
Cuphea Platycentra, 2^ in. pots 3.00
Digitalis, fine, from frames 2.00
Hellotropo, standard sorts 2,00
Ivy Geraniums, best sorts, 3 in. pots 4.00
Lophiapormum, 2J in. pots, perdoz., 75 ets..
Maranta Masaangeana, 2^ in. pots 10.00
^Muma, named, 2^ in. ijots 4.00
Myosotis, strong, from frames 2.00
Salvia Splendens, extra, from flats 2.00
Wm.Bedman, " " 2.50
Solanum Jaamlnoidea, 2iin.pots,doz. $1,00.
Stevia Serrata Variegata, 2^ in. pots 6.00
All the above are STRONG, CLEAN, and In
FIRST CLASS CONDITION
SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, Prop. Oyster Bay, N. Y.
The Influence of Pruning ^on^ Flowers
and Fruit.
(Continued from page 421.)
Praning liong.
Let us first consider some species
which do best when they are pruned long:,
i. e., are not cut back very much, and
among the foremost of these is the queen
of flowers, the rose. Dwarf roses whose
branches grow to a length of from 34 feet
to nearly five feet, if left to themselves
would produce flowers only at the ends of
the branch.es. By cutting back the
branches to a length of from 16 inches to
20 inches, the flower buds which occur
along the branch are no longer starved
for the benefit of the terminal ones and
furnish a succession of bright and fragrant
flowers. Yellow-flowered roses, especially
the Persian Yellow, should be pruned long
because they produce their flower-buds on
the shoots which issue along the old wood.
To prune these short would involve the
loss of many of these flower-buds and
bring about the production of useless rub-
ber shoots on the part of the branch that
was retained. The same remarks are ap-
plicable to Rosa sempervirens if one would
more fully enjoy its small white fragrant
flowers. These roses, being of a climbing
habit of growth, and consequently very
suitable for furnishing arbors and walls,
are almost constantly making a more ex-
tended growth. The stout branches of the
previous year's formation do not bear any
flowers, but from the axils of their leaves
slender shoots are emitted, upon which the
flowers are produced. Long pruning,
then, sets up a salutary degree of excite-
ment, the effect of which is to produce
these slender flowering shoots, while on
the other hand, short pruning often brings
on an abnormal degree of funct.ional ac-
tivity which manifests itself by the pro-
duction of gross and unprofitable branches.
In pruning shrubs, the slender shoots of
which mention has just been made should
always be retained, as these may be com-
pared to the " bouquets de mai " or fruit-
ing shoots of the peach tree, and like them,
bear flowers only. Spirseas, when pruned
in this way^ become exceedingly free
flowering. Ornamental peach and plum
trees should be pruned after flowering,
and to a moderate extent; all old wood,
however, which would only produce in-
ferior flowers, should be cut away. The
same remarks are applicable to Coronilla
Emerus. In cutting back the stems of
ericas and fabinias which have gone out of
flower, it is advisable to retain a certain
number of young shoots which are the em
bryo forms of future flower-spikes. On
the other hand, Philica ericoides, ChEenos-
toma hispidum, Coronilla glauca, Genista
floribunda, Diosma ericoides, pimeleas,
and pultenseas will bear to be cut back
entirely all over. Plants of clianthus,
Franciscea, aotus, chorozema, Kennedya,
hebeclinium, sparmannia, and ligustrum
are best pruned long, that is, on the cur-
rent year's wood. Besides these, other
plants to which pruning practised in this
way is very serviceable are fuchsias, helio-
tropes, pelargoniums, plumbago, bouvar-
dia, ageratum, myrtles, pomegranates,
and vines, all of which are beneflted by
an additional pinching-in in Summer.
Olive trees and cider and dessert apple
trees, when left to themselves, usually
only flower and set their fruit well every
second year. Is not this due to the circum-
stance that they are allowed to retain all
their branches throughout the year in
which they bear well ? The sap is then
largely diverted to the nutrition of the
fruit, and in the month of August there is
not enough of it left to form flower-buds
for the foUowiidg year. It sometimes hap-
pens that these trees are prevented from
bearing fruit in consequence of the repro-
ductive organs of their flowers having been
destroyed by frost, heavy rains and other
atmospheric influences. In such cases
there is always an abundant crop of fruit
in the following year. If they were pruned
regularly, however, they would never be-
come exhausted by overcropping, and,
having an adequate supply of sap in store,
they would be enabled to yield more re-
gular crops of fruit. In the case of some
plants, it is not necessary to wait until
the portions which are to be cut away
have become woody, as an early pruning
may be effected by removing the ripened
shoots which have borne flowers, and
which if allowed to remain would only use
up sap unprofltably. This course is re-
commended for such kinds as flower a
second time in the year, and which, if
treated in this way, will flower the second
time as well and as abundantly as they
did at first ; of these, roses are an example.
The term " semperflorens," whichhas been
applied to the Quatre-Saisons rose, is only
really applicable to it when it has been
submitted to treatment. In order to have
it in a satisfactory perpetual blooming
condition, as soon as the prime of its first
flowering has passed, it should be kept dry
8tnd then pruned, after which it will pro-
duce fresh flowering shoots. Some kinds
of clerodendron, such as C. fallax, will
flower a second time if care is taken, as
soon as the flowers have faded, to cut
away the flowering branches at the point
where they emerge from the axils of the
upper leaves. Similarly, by cutting off the
flowering branches in June, after flowering,
Robinia hispida may be brought to flower
a second time. When left to itself, Robinia
viscosa often produces a second bloom of
its flesh-colored flowers, but if cut back
immediately after its flrst flowering, it is
certain to flower aeain some time after-
wards. By cutting down delphiniums to
the ground as soon as thefloweringis over,
the plants are induced to send up fresh
shoots, which yield a second display of
bloom about the middle of August. After
pyrethrumshave gone out of bloom, if the
flower-stems are cut away and the stools
are kept moist during the Summer, fresh
flower-heads will be produced, which are
not inferior to those which adorned bou-
quets in April. Many perennial plants
may be induced to bloom a second time by
cutting down the stems close to the ground
immediately after they have flowered the
flrst time. Among these, Mons. Ed.
Andrfe has again pointed out the perennial
poppies, especially Papaver bracteatum,
which under his hands, experienced a more
sweeping amputation than that of the pop-
pies that were beheaded by Tarquin the
Proud. To the same list may be added
Clematis integrifolia and C. erecta, the
pentstemons, and manyother plants.
The secateur and the pruning knife are,
in this matter, as it were, the fire-brands
which light up the fioral fire, and also
keep it going. Together they effect both
of these objects, and to restrict one's-self
exclusively to the use of the pruning knife,
as some cultivators do, is much the same
as if one were to prefer to travel by coach
when the same joarney might be made by
rail. A workman may not be deficient in
diligence, but through our own ignorance,
timidity or prejudice we may often not
succeed in reaping the full benefit of his
labor.
The method of long or of intermediate
pruning, as well as that of long pinching,
may be always employed ; the result, as
stated, is always certain, but this method
does not ensure a symmetrical form for the
subject to which it is applied.
Short Pruning.
Those kinds of plants which pro-
duce their shoots in bush form should
every season be boldly pruned short, the
shoots being cut away close to the root-
stock. Of this class are Acacia platyptera,
Amphicome arguta, Eccremocarpusscaber,
Reinwardtia trigyna, Desmodium penduli-
florum, some kinds of jasminium and
stove eupatoriums, erythrina, Cuphea
joruUensis, lagerstroemia, ceanothus,
Fuchsia gracilis and F. coccinea, Indigo-
sera decora, etc. When cut back short,
these produce a greater abundance of
more vigorous and free flowering shoots.
These small shrubs are mostly soft-wooded
and of a somewhat climbing habit of
growth, and they only flower well on
newly-formed wood. Moreover, when the
stems of these species are destroyed by
frost, the shoots spring up from the root-
stock finer than before. The stems of the
raspberry are biennial ; they live for two
years, fiower in the second year and then
die. They are monocarpic, that is, they
bear fruit only once, and should therefore
be entirely cut away at the close of the
year or during Winter, and the fresh
stems which spring up in the following
season should not be interfered with until
they, in their turn, have borne fruit. In
the case of fig trees likewise, the shoots
which have borne fruit should also be cut
away, as they, too. never bear fruit a
second time ; consequently they are of no
further use. Some kinds of plants are
much improved by pruning them closely
from time to time.
When plants of a bushy habit of growth
exhibit signs of exhaustion by producing
smaller flowers than usual, they should be
induced to form underground shoots by
cutting them down close to the surface of
the soil. This is the most drastic method
of pruning, and it should always be carried
out before the flowering of the plant is-
quite over, otherwise the plant will pro-
duce no flowers in the following season.
Of this class of plants, stevias and hydran -
geas are examples, l)leanders often flower
badly at intervals of two or three years in
consequence of the inability of their leaves .
to discharge their functions from their \
pores having become clogged by the action
of insects or by the deposits from a smoky
atmosphere. These should be cut back to
the old wood, after which healthy, well-
nourished young branches will be pro-
duced, which will bear flowers more abun-
dantly and continuously. Camellias may
be treated in the same way every eight or
ten years. From time to time, that is to
say, every two or three years in the case
of roses and every seven or eight years in
the case of mulberry trees, the central
branches or ramifications should be cleared
away. These ramifications, from their
vertical position, monopolize the supply of
sap at the expense of the outer or side
branches, which, although not so vigorous
in growth, are yet the most floriferous.
Climbing shrubs should also be divested of
the numeroussmall branches which rapidly
tend to weaken them and are prejudicial to
the flowering. The branches from which
these smaller shoots are cut away are
thereby rendered more vigorous and free-
flowering. ■ In such cases, however, the
pruning need not take place oftenet than
every three or four years, because many of
these shrubs only flower on the old wood,
and consequently the pruning does not in-
volve any loss of bloom. Passion flo.wers
bloom better when cut back once every
year, the operation not only freeing the
plants from any stems and leaves that may
be infested with scale (by which they are
often attacked), but also inducing the
growth of new wood. In all cases short or
close pruning, by necessitating a cessation
of watering, and consequently suppressing
the activity of the feeding powers of the
plant, brings about a beneficial period of
rest for it, and a season of rest is always
preliminary to the season of flowering.
The resting period is, so to say, the time in
which the plant collects its strength pre-
paratory to its entering upon those impor-
tant stages of development which will con-
duct it to the desired goal, viz., the great
act of reproduction.
I must, however, repeat that short or
close pruning must be done with discretion
and prudence, as it is very easy to alter the
balance of organic forces in such a manner
that the growing powers of a plant alone
will profit by it. When this occurs the
roots extend with increased activity, and
the axillary buds of the stems which
ought to produce flower-buds or flowering
shoots develop themselves into shoots of a
gross and unprofitable growth. It is true
that by this method of pruning the ener-
gies of a plant are renewed and increased,
but in effecting this the blooming is in
some degree sacrificed in the case of those
plants whose flowering branches are of
slow growth— the large-leaved rhododen-
drons for instance. In their case close
pruning can only be employed for the pur-
pose of strengthening the growth. How is
it that edsing plants, such as hyssop, ger-
mander, lavender, origanum, thyme, etc.,
are so seldom seen in flower ? Is it not
because they are kept closely cut back in
order to preserve a uniform regularity of
line ? The same observation will apply to
hawthorn, elder, box thorn (lycium)
and privet when grown as hedges, but
when grown in undipped rows as screens
of foliage these same shrubs are abun-
dantly floriferous. The bougainvilleas,
climbing plants of the family o*' the Nycta-
ginace£B, which flower with a matchless
effect, should be cut back from time to
time to ensure a more plentiful production
of their large pink or lilac leafy bracts.
When pruning has not been properly
done there is often a remedy ior the im-
perfection, as flower-buds may be induced
to form by suppressing the suckers or
shoots which are emitted from the bottom
of the stems of bushy plants, or by cutting
away the excrescent or pseudo shoots
which are produced along the branches of
woody species. All the forces of growth
are thus concentrated in the branches or
the stem. Thus pruning, in regulating the
supply of sap which is necessary for the
active development of certain organs, as-
sists them in the performance of their
functions by removing everything that is
of no use to them.
{To he continued,)
The flrst pansies received at this oflSce
this season are from Mr. C. SOLTAU, Jer-
sey City. His strain has several times
been favorably mentioned in these col-
umns, and the specimens received this
year are fully up to the standard. The
plants are stocky and healthy, flowers
large and o£ almost every combination of
color, being borne on long stems.
The Klorist's Exchange.
427
FOR SAI^E.
8000 GERANIUMS, dbl. Geii. Grant i
best selling kinds.
iiO.UUO AL.1'ERNANTHERAS, Icolors.
PETUNIAS, double, etc.. m large quantity.
All these plants ;
: and healthy and will
be sold cheap for cash. Tour Inspection i
Only a few minutes from Brooklyn L. road and
rapid transit.
DAVID H. LANEY, Woodhaven, N.Y.
10,000 CYCLAMEN,
!Extra Strong; Healthy Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
RECEIVED FIRST PREMIUM
For our Cyclamen at last New York
Pall Show.
Per 1 000, $50.00 I Per 1 00, $6 00
Colors, Dark Red, Bed Pink, White,
with Red Bye.
Also the Grand Pure White MONT BtANC.
Cash with order. Sample free on applicaiiou.
LEHNIG & WINNEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
C OLEUS
1)1 assorted lots only.
Rooted CuttingB, in 30 to 40 varieties (our
selection), at $6.50 per 1000 by express; in
20 varieties at $1.00 per 100 by mail.
New Kinds, including some of the most .band-
some ever offered for sale, in 10 varieties,
at SS.00 per 1 0 by mail.
We will include at least 50 cuttings of tbe
new kinds in every 1000 purchase.
W. R. SHEL,MIRB,
CARNATION GROWER,
AVONDAl,E, . PA.
COLEUS
COLEUS
COLEUS
Rooted Cuttings.
Golden Queen, Golden Bedder and Crim-
son Verschaffeltii at S6.00 per 1000. Our
selection of other sorts at $5.00 per 1000.
Ageratums, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100 :
$6.00 per 1000.
Hollyhocks, seedlings in 3 inch pots, fine stock,
84.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings in variety, Sl.OO
perlOO.
Fuchsias, rooted cuttings in variety $1.00 a 100.
Salvias, or Scarlet Sage, $1.00 per 100.
Stock, Cut and Come Again, g^ in. pots, £3.50
per 100.
Pansies, once transplanted, $4.00 per 1000.
Cash must accompany the order. No charge
for postage and no C. O. D. order accepted.
J. E- FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRAKKEN AVE.. ■ SCHENECTADY, N.Y.
WHEN WRITtNO MENTION THE FLORIST'
Special Offer to the Trade.
50.000 New Yellow Coleus. Golden Crown, the most
hardy, Btrongest growing, highest colored yellow
to date, 2M rose pots, well p:rown. $4.00 per 100; $35.00
per 1000; 251} at 1000 rafes throughout. 10.000 in 12
other standard sorts; plants, $1.50; rooted, 70 cts. per
100. 10,000 Snow Crest Daisies, $3.00 per 100; $:i5.00 per
1000. 30.000 Mammoth Verbenas, progressive type,
n^ne be.ter. 5,000 of them Climaxers, the Peerless
crimson bedder. 10,000 Seedlings from our XX. and
XXX. progressive seed, will give the most splendid
new kinds, all perfectly clesin and healthy, 3 inch,
tine in bud, $2.50; iiats, $1.50; seedlings aame rate. $20.00
and $12.00 per 1000. 5.000var. Vlncas. 3inch.$3.00; flats,
$1.50. rooted $1.00 per 100. 5.000 G-iani Scabiosa Snow-
ball, $1.50 per 100; seed trade packet. 25 cts. 10,000
Ulbdon's Sweet-scented Pansies, Hats $1.00; frame,
$2.00 per 100; seed reduced one-half, H oz., 50 cts.;
M oz., $1.00; i4, oz.. $1.60. 5,000 Golden H'eather, and C.
Gymnocarpa seedlmg, per 100. $1.00. 5,000 Gem Fever-
few. 5,000 Golden Marguerite. 5,000 Dwf. Lobelia,
small plants. flats $1.50: rooted. 75cts. perlOO. Double
Petunia, Dieer's new '93 set and the Queen, the best
all round, double white, rooted, named labeled, $2.00
per 100. Mexican Primrose, three kinds, named,
rooted, $1.00 per 100. 5,000 Torenia Fourniijri, from
seed pan, 50 cts.; flats, $1.00 per 100. 30,000 Eulalia
Zebrina and Japoniea, potting size, $2.50 per 100; large
clumps, $10.00 per 100. With every $5.00 order we
will put in free six new Giant Verbena Veruna and
one Golden Strand Coleus, doubling for every $10.00
order, and one Dark Primrose pkt. Double Petunia
orScabiosa. Price List FREE. Address, Cash with
order please.
J. C. Gibson, Woodbury, N. J.
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S EXCHANGE
A CARD of ten lines or less may be
inserted in AMERICAN GARDENING at
the rate of 15 centsiper line of eight wo
EVEHV FtrORIST OITGHX XO
XKSCRBHXi^ GX^ASS AGAINST
HAXl^.
For particulars address
JOIIJS G. ESLER, Seu'y, Saddle River. N.J.
ROSES'^r ROSES
FINE 1>LANTS OF
Briilcsiiiuid, Bride, Vlrriiii't, Ciisiii and
Wutteville. If you wmit tlie best at reasou-
able prices, call or address
CHARLES H. HACERT.
Summit, Union Co., N. J.
KOSES, from ZJ^ inch pots, at IS*."0 per 100.
Varieties, Ferle, Cusln, Hoste, Papa
Contier. Madame Testout and Aus^usta
Victoria, se.OO per 100.
oraivce; blossoms.
ANTON SGHULTHEIS, Mgr., Rose Grower,
Box 78. Colleee Point, I,. I., N. Y.
ROSES.
The Koses and other plants offered an
plants I'rum Sj in. pols, ready to shift tc
100
Soupert, inbudandflower..$3 50
Meteor 3 50
Marie (itniUot 3 50
Safrano 3 50
Bridesmaid 4 00
DOUBLE IVY LEAF GEE-
Alf ICMS, 3 vars .... 3 00
GERANIUMS, double scarlet 3 00
BEGONIA CARIERII ... 3 00
IMPATIENS SULTAN! . . 3 00
COLEUS, the best vars ... 2 00
JOHH A. DOYLE, Springfield,
1000
$30 00
30 CO
30 00
30 00
40 00
30 00
25 GO
Ohio.
READY MAY 15th
4 INCH ROSES.
200 Mlplietos, 100 Brides, 200 Mermets,
at IV6.S0 per 100; 160 Beauties, at 1S7.50;
30 Testout, 60 La France, at «6.60 ; 300
Bon Silene, 50 Gontiers, at me. 40.
THE LOT FOR $55.00.
Cash with order.
Also Rose Campion,
»1.35 per 100.
Lixed from seed bed.
RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
cll. ROSES
200,000
From 23^ in. pots at $35.00 per 1000;
13.00 per 100.
STRICTLY OUR SELECTION
CASH WITH ORDER.
50,000 from 4 in. Pots
At $50.00 per 1000 ; $7.00 per 100.
Colomb. De Lesaeps, DeGraw Duffei-in, Edin
biUK. Holmes. Giant of Battles, Lefebvre
J.yonnaise, Prince Artbur, E. Verdier, Kuerst.
flYBRTl) TEA . Weilshott. Meteor. Pink
Rover, La France, White La France, Albany
Woottoii. '
TEAS, Bravy, Qontier. Golden Gate, Mermet,
Bride, Passot, President, Rubens,
Perle. Sunset, Schw
Watteville, Uoste,
i, Safrano, Waban.
GliiniBEUS. Baltimore Belle, Seven Sisters,
Tennessee Belle. G-jpsard, Marshal Niel. Sol-
i, Laniarqiie, Perle. Richard-
Scarlet. Hermosa, Soupe. .,
* "'"■■'^""", Mipnonette. and
Quality of Stock Guaranteed
PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED.
Send for Quolaflon on your Own Selection.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO,
Dayton, Ohio,
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).OOOJA{]Q. ROSE PLANTS
On their own roots, well branched,
S'/i to 3 feet hiffh, $10.00 iper
Hundred.
Sample ot 8 for $1.00.
JORDAN FLORAL CO.,
700 Olive St., - ST. LOUIS, Mo.
WATTEVILLE
In 2J^'and 3J^ inch Pota, Clean
Stock, at a big Bargain.
C. p. RAWSON, Elmira, N.Y.
ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS
ALL HEALTHY STOCK.
From 2% Inch j. BE AUTIES, PERLE, BRIDE, MERMET, ( Prices on
Pots. fMME. HOSTE and WOOTTON. . . . j Application.
"W. H. JACOBSOI9 & CO., HACKENTSACK, N. J.
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BSISES, BEIDESUAIDS, PERLES. LA T» ^^ ^"^ -"Cr ^^ H03IES, ODSIHS, BE4TIIIES. METEOES.
FRANCE, ITIPHETOS, ^^w ^^ «^9 .£^ «^^ UESMETS, TESTOUTS,
From 2. 3 and i inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for tlie U.S. for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inventors ot Vulcanized India
Rubber. Exfra strong Greenliouse Hosi* to -withstand bigli pressure, 3 inch,
-i ply. l-TcentH per foot ip 60 feet lengths. Mention paper.
ROSES
From 2¥ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Papa Gontier, La France and Albany, at $4.00 per hundred.
Meteor and Testout, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
TOHN HENDERSON CO., = = = = Flushing, N. Y.
HALT A MILLION
Plants and Rooted Cuttings
of the best forcing
We are now ready to book orders for the following ;
Mermet, Bride, Watteville, Gontier, Perle and La France
In 2j^ inch pots at $3. 50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00
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on that occasion. His faith in the benefits to be a fatal sickness, we can sympathis-
accruing from the auxiliary societies was ingly condone the act that bereft him of
MYRON A. HUNT.
Feelings of the deepest regret and sor-
row will prevail among the florist frater-
nity when it is learned that the highly re-
spected treasurer of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists, Mr. Myron A. Hunt, of Terre
Haute, Ind., has forever passed from the
scene of his earthly labors, and that sorrow
will be doubly intensified by a knowledge
of the fact that the sudden and untimely
termination of an eminently successful
career was by his own hands. Crazed with
grief and ill-health this worthy man ended
his brilliant life by shooting himself
through the heart in his office on Monday
morning, April 23.
In January he had the grip in Chicago,
where Mrs. Hunt went to nurse him.
After he had recovered she was prostrated
with the grip and insanity resulted. She
was taken to a private sanitarium at In-
dianapolis and recently brought home, it
being thought she was recovering. Last
Saturday she was pronounced incurably
insane and was removed to the hospital,
her condition so affecting Mr. Hunt's mind
as to completely unbalance it.
His body was discovered by one of his
workmen in the ofiice at 5 A. M., with the
pistol lying by his left side. He was clad
in his night clothes and had come from his
home, 1,000 feet distant, without disturb-
ing any member of his family. Near him
lay a little jewel case of his wife's, con-
taining some of her ornaments, one of
which had been presented by a Society of
Christian Endeavor, in which both Mr.
and Mrs. Hunt were very much inter-
ested.
Myron A. Hunt was born in Sunderland,
Mass., January 2, 1838. He was at college
preparing for the study of medicine when
his father's failing health caused him to
quit his studies and assist his father in the
business of a builder.
In March, 1871, he removed to Chicago,
and there engaged in the business of plant
growing, later associating himself with
Mr. Geo. W. Miller in the firm of Miller &
Hunt. About ten years ago the firm
started into rose growing at Terre Haute,
Ind., and in 1887 Mr. Hunt removed here
with his family.
The business co-partnership was soon
after dissolved, Mr. Hunt continuing the
Terre Haute branch on his own account.
He was prosperous and everything
pointed to a bright future, except that
sickness had made his home life so sad.
Mr. Hunt had been identified with the
Society of American Florists since its in-
ception ; he was elected its first treasurer,
and retained that position until the day of
his death, a fact which lucidly demon-
strates his high integrity and the con-
fidence placed in him by his fellow-mem-
bers. He was an earnest and untiring
worker in everything that pertained to the
Society's advancement ; his advice and
counsel were eagerly sought in all matters
of vital Importance affecting the weal of
that body and his labors in its behalf are in-
estimable. When the subject oJ an associa-
tion for providing indemnification against
the ravages of hail storms was mooted, he
was appointed chairman of the Hail In-
surance Committee of the S. A. F. , which
finally organized the Florist Hail Associa-
tion in 1887, and his report on that subject
presented at Cincinnati in 1885 to the
Society of American Florists is but one
evidence of his thoroughness in anything
he undertook. Mr. Hunt was placed in
nomination for president of the Society at
St. Louis in 1893 and ultimately elected,
but resigned the position because among
other things the vote in his favor was not
unanimous. His action in that matter
was especially honorable, upright and
commendable, and very few men would
Jiaye acted so wisely as did the 4epe9sed
strong, and the part taken by him in such being, feeling, as he must have done, that
bodies was a prominent one. He held the the light of his life had been extmgmshed,
offices of treasurer of the National Chrys-
anthemum Society of America, president
of the American Rose Society and treasurer
of the Florists' Hail Association at the
time of his death. Mr. Hunt wasalso presi-
dent of the Society of Indiana Florists, and
no better or higher tribute was ever paid
to man by his colleagues than that ema-
nating from Mr. E. G. Hill in speaking of
Mr. Hunt's declination of president of the
National Society at St. Louis, when Mr.
Hill said : " I tell you that the florists of
the State of Indiana, without exception,
not only like Mr. Hunt, but more than
that, some of us love him as a true friend.
We know that he is an upright man in
heart and soul."
Not only was he esteemed by those of
the florist guild, but his sterling worth
was recognized by allied crafts. In 1883 he
The high character of the deceased was
clearly portrayed by his utterances, now
on record in the various proceedings of the
Society he so ardently loved. He was a
firm advocate of honest dealing, and his
efforts to place the trade in comparative
immunity from all "beats" are well known
and were highly appreciated. His whole
life was bound up in his profession, and
his aim was to have those who followed it
worthy of its ennobling and elevating in-
fluences. Realizing the disadvantages
under which many labored who followed
the calling of florist, he strenuously advo-
cated, when opportunity afforded, their
higher or more scientific education. No
less strong was his desire to imbue the
young with a taste for the eesthetic side of
Nature, and the beautiful expression of
his views on this subject at Washington in
MYRON A. HUNT. — DIED APRIL 23, 1894.
was elected president of the American As-
sociation of Nurserymen at St. Louis, and
in 1886.vice-president of that body at
Washington.
The deceased has given the results of his
long and pre-eminently successful work as
a florist to the world in his book entitled
" How to Grow Cut Flowers ; " now in its
second edition. This book has been found
a practical assistant to, and is thoroughly
appreciated by, those engaged in the grow_
ing of plants for cut flower purposes. The
part treating on the rose, which was his
specialty, is especially valuable.
The wording of the dedication notice
of this book is now rendered deeply
touching and affecting. It reads as fol-
lows: "To her who has walked by my
side for nearly a quarter of a century, has
tenderly cared for me in sickness, cheered
me in days of adversity, and earned
her full share of the rest that has come
with the eventide of life, to my loved wife."
And when we reflect that that faithful
companion was stricken down with a mal-
ady that ended In insanity while devotedly
nursing her husband through what seemed
1893, reflect his high ideal. "I believe,"
said he, "that the home should be the
most attractive place on earth; that we
should surround it with all that is beauti-
ful, and that to this end we should incul-
cate in our children a love for the beauties
of Nature. If we teach them to love flow-
ers, their hearts will naturally expand in
other directions, and in after years in
loving flowers they will have learned to
love their fellow men, and to love the Au-
thor of all those beauties which are
spread out so lavishly around them."
» * * "I have only one thought more.
Who among us, upon entering our
churches on a pleasant Sabbath morning,
on what is called 'Children's Day,' has not
enjoyed the spectacle of the happy faces
that have gathered there with the singing
of the birds, amid the fragrance of the
flowers, and while the sweet strains of the
great organ are rolling down through the
room ? Can we Imagine a more delightful
scene in this world, or one which more
vividly reminds us of the home which we
are told shall bloom eternally ? "
So far as we know his last public appear
ance was in the capacity of chairman of
the Florists' Session of the World's Horti-
cultural Congress at Chicago last Fall,
and his apostrophe to Flora, couched in
his characteristic language, is yet fresh in
our memories.
The deceased was a devout Christian
and an unostentatious giver for the cause
of religion. All who knew him were im-
pressed that he was a most unaffectedly
and thoroughly good man. He was deeply
interested in the Young Men's Christian
Association, and contributed liberally to-
wards its support, as well as to the sup-
port of various missions. Mr. Hunt was a
member of the Congregational Church,
and in him it loses a staunch friend and
firm supporter, whose place it will be
found hard to fill. Affectionate and gen.
erous by nature, his devotion to his wife
was without a parellel, hence the parox-
ysm of grief at her sad malady that must
have wrung his heart and paralyzed his
brain.
His family and the community in gen-
eral, and the trade in particular, have suf-
fered an irreparable and unalterable loss.
He was twice married, and is survived by
his wife, a married daughter, Mrs. Charles
H. Ames, living in Massachusetts, a son,
Myron, who was married last year, and is
now in Italy studying for the profession of
architect ; these two being children by his
first wife, and Miss Kittle, Charles,
George, Fanny, and Sarah Hunt, the fruit
of his second marriage.
The Funeral.
There were no services at the residence,
the family accompanying the corpse to the
Congregational church, where divine ser-
vices were conducted by the Rev. J. H.
Crum. The fioral decorations had been
removed from the residence to the church
and very tastily arranged by Florist John
G. Heinl. Mr. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, as
an old friend and co-laborer of Mr. Hunt,
was requested to say a few words, and re-
sponded with a feeling that showed how
closely and how deeply he felt the loss
that florists had suffered in the passing
away of their associate.
Mr. Hill spoke very feelingly of the sad
bereavement to the Society of Indiana
Florists and to the Society of American
Florists, saying that for three consecutive
terms Mr. Hunt had been elected president
of the flrst named organization with a
unanimity that showed how thoroughly
his able counsels and works were appreci-
ated by the members of that organization.
To the Society of American Florists Mr.
Hunt had been a treasurer since that or-
ganization's inception; that he had done
the work well and faithfully was demon-
strated by his re-election annually.
Every florist in the land loved him for
the generosity displayed in his kindly in-
struction to the craft, both verbally and
through his writings.
Referring to Mr. Hunt's book, "How to
Grow Cut Flowers," Mr. Hill said, in a
voice that showed his earnestness, that the
book had already done a world of good,
and it will continue to do so as long as the
florist's profession will last in this coun-
try. Regarding Mr. Hunt's work in
promoting floriculture, Mr. Hill said
he recollected having heard Mr. Hunt
say that he wished there could be flowers
in every hut, in every palace, for the poor
and for the rich, and that if such were the
case, people would love more their God,
the Creator of all that is beautiful in Na-
ture.
He dwelt most feelingly upon the sad
death which had ended a career of so noble
a man. If one would ask him the cause
of such a man taking his own life, he
would answer, flrst, that it was not M. A.
Hunt who took his own lite, that a dis-
eased brain had caused the trouble, but
what had caused the diseased brain?
Turn, he said, to the dedication as it ap-
The Klorist's ExcHANaE.
429
pears in that little volume of his and read
what is therein contained.
The sad ailliotion which had attacked
his wife while devotedly nursing him to
health was too much for him to bear. Hia
mind gave way, and to this he (Mr. Hill)
would turn tor the solution of the prob-
lem. Mr. Hill's remarks, weie as might be
expected, most appropriate. The pathos
contained in them brought forth tears
from the vast audience which filled the
church. The florists of America, had they
selected one to express their feelings
toward the departed brother, could not
have chosen any person who could have
treated the subject more honestly, more
thoroughly and more feelingly.
Reverend Mr. Crum, in speaking of the
sad bereavement, said that he felt that his
place was not in the pulpit but iu the
audience as a mourner, for Mr. Hunt had
been one of his most firm supporters in the
good work they aimed to do in that church.
Whenever any difdoult task for God's edi-
fication was to be undertaken, M. A. Hunt
was the first to offer a solution by self-
sacrifice, thus setting a valuable example
to others.
The pall bearers were J. M. Jordan, of
St. Louis ; John G. Helnl, of Terre Haute ;
William G. Bertermann, of Indianapolis ;
Fred. Dorner, of Lafayette, representing
the florists; Dr. W. L. Elder, Mr. L. P.
Alden, representing the Congregational
Church ; Mr. H. P. Townley, Mr. Jamison,
representing the Y. M. C. A.
The interment at the cemetery was
private.
Floral Tributes nt Fnncral.
Among the florists from without
in attendance at the funeral were J. C.
Vaughan, G. L. Grant, J. T. Anthony, P.
J. Hauswirth and Miss Sadie Chandler, of
Chicago; Fred. Dorner, of Lafayette ; A.
Wiegand, Henry Rieman and Wm. G.
Bertermann, of Indianapolis ; W. Y^.
Coles, of Kokomo ; J. D. Carmody, of
Evansville ; J. S. Stuart, of Anderson ; B.
G. Hill, of Richmond, and J. M. Jordan, of
St. LOULS.
Floral offerings were many and choice,
several being of novel and very approp
riate character.
A large, well arranged flat bouquet of
Uncle John carnations came from Mr.
Fred. Dorner.
A magnificent crescent wreath of Bride
roses, Cattleyas, and lily of the valley,
spoke feelingly for the Chicago Florists'
Club.
A large pillow, lettered "S. I. F.,"
came from the Society of Indiana Florists.
The St. Louis Florists' Club sent a cres-
cent wreath of laurel, tied with a purple
bow.
The grandest, most original, and yet
withal the simplest and neatest offering
was a pair of palm leaves crossed, with a
crescent wreath worked over them of Bride
and Bridesmaid roses tied with a bow of
pink and white ribbons. This was sent by
Wienhoeber & Co., of Chicago, as a token
of their sympathy.
A standing anchor spoke for the New
York Florists' Club.
Palm leaves crossed and tied with a
white bow were sent by the Y. M. C. A.
A crescent wreath was the token sent by
Mr. J. G. Heinl.
L. Heinl sent a beautiful cross ; H. Gra-
ham, a standing lyre.
The business of Mr. Hunt will be con-
tinued, Mr. Charles Hunt, the eldest son at
home, taking charge. He is a young man
of excellent address, practical, and takes a
hopeful view of an anticipated struggle.
May God grant him strength and persever-
ance to push on to success I
Eugene H. Michel.
J. M. Jordan will visit Terre Haute and
make temporary arrangements to have the
business of the Association proceed with
as little delay as possible. The death of
Treasurer Hunt upon the eve of the levy of
the fifth assessment, which has just been
sent out by the secretary, makes the situa-
tion especially complicated, but the ofli-
cers of the Association will take prompt
action. The demise of Mr. Hunt is especi-
ally sad and heartrending, and has cast a
shadow of gloom over all.
John G. Esler, Sec'y of F. H. A.
Saddle River, N. J.
Florists' Hail Association.
The sudden death of Myron A. Hunt,
treasurer of the Florists' Hail Association,
will cause some delay in the acknowledg-
ment of receipt of remittances. President
TEIBHTES TO THE DECEASED.
St. Louis.
Death of Ur. M. A. Hniit.
It is hard to imagine what calamity
or happening could be more unexpected
and surprising to the florists of this city
than the sudden death of the much beloved
and highly esteemed MteonA. Hunt. Ex-
pressions of deepest sympathy are heard on
every hand. None knew him but to love
him. His untimely death leaves a wide
gap in the line of firm supporters of the
National Society and marks the end of one
of the most useful and unselfish lives in
the history of our profession ; and the
fiorists of St. Louis feel most acutely this
loss and know not where to turn to see the
gap filled up.
As soon as the news of the death reached
us, President Waldbart of the Florists'
Club called a meeting for Tuesday after-
noon. At this meeting a suitable floral
tribute was selected and the following re-
solutions unanimously adopted ;
Whekeas, Myron A. Hunt, our hig:hly es-
teemed and much beloved brother liorist, has
been taken from the scenes of his earthly labors
and trials, we hereby express our deep sorrow
at the loss to us as a Club and as individuals, of
so prominent and dear an associate ; he was a
thoroug:h florist and as a man always deserved
the respect and confidence of his fellow workers;
therefore be it
Mr. J. M. Jordan was selected by the
Club to represent it at the funeral.
New York.
Death of Hyron A. Hunt.
President O'Mara, in the name of
the New York Florists' Club, sent the fol-
lowing telegram to the family of Mr.
Hunt:
"In your hour of trouble the New York
Florists' Club sympathizes with you, and
mourns the loss of your father and our
beloved friend."
He also wired Mr. Heinl, of Terre Haute
Ind., to send a standing anchor as a trib-
ute of respect and esteem.
Cincinnati.
The Late Ufroii A. Hunt.
A special telegram to this city an-
nounces the death of Myron A. Hunt, of
Terre Haute, Ind. The news was like a
thunderbolt from a clear sky, and on every
hand you hear a word of sorrow and deep
regret. Mr. Hunt was loved by all who
knew him, and as a man had few equals.
He was a Christian gentleman and stood
at the top of the ladder in his profession.
He was one of the founders of the Society
of American Florists, and was still in the
harness at the time of his death. He has
been a good and faithful servant and will
be mourned by the craft in general. He
was a devoted husband and father. Parti-
culars we have not learned at this writing.
Nashua, N. H.— Col. Chase H. Dunlap,
aged 41, a member of the firm of Dunlap &
Sons, seedsmen, and a member of the Gov-
ernor's staff, died April 20. He was
prominent in Odd Fellowship, and had
been a representative in the legislature and
an alderman.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and Information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change. 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
H. W. BUCKBEE, of Rockford, 111., was
visiting New York City this week.
A package of seed with each cigar is now
being given away free by one of our up-
town tobacconists. The packets bear the
imprint of a firm whose name does not ap-
pear in the directory. This is one way of
getting rid of surplus stock, but has such
a course a beneficial effect or just the con-
trary? is yet an unsolved problem.
European Notes.
Bulbs.
The April exhibition of the Royal
Horticultural Society in London is usu-
ally the time when any new varieties of
bulbs or plants that are likely to be of use
to fiorists and the trade are brought to the
front, and the show held on April 10 was
no exception to the rule. Special prizes
were offered for narcissi, and some mag-
nificent collections were staged, but only
four first-class certificates were awarded
by the narcissus committee. The varie-
ties thus honored were : First, Weardale
(Barr), a vastly improved form of N. bi-
color Horsfleldii with broader perianth,
the petals slightly overlapping, and
rounded edges. The cup, which is fault-
less in form, is much larger and slightly
paler in color. Second, Hodsock Pride
(Mrs. Mellish) is very similar to the fore-
going, but the cup, although much
broader than Weardale, is shorter and not
so well formed. It has a very robust
habit, and will be of great service for
early work. Third, . Albatross (Engle-
heart), a hybrid between N. poeticus
ornatus and N. bicolor Empress, is much
more like the first named parent than the
last. It is a large, fine fiower, pale creamy
white, with a scarlet edged crown.
Fourth, Lulworth (Engleheart), the gem
of the exhibition, was found in a country
garden and is supposed by Mr. Engleheart
to be a natural hybrid between N. poeti-
cus and the English Lent lily. The form
of the perianth resembles N. poeticus, but
the cup is large and well expanded. The
color of the perianth is similar to N. in-
comparabilis, while ihe cup is tricolor ;
the base is a pure bright yellow which is
merged into a band of rich chrome yellow
and this again is merged in a deep band of
brilliant orange scarlet. Although it will
force readily it will need to be used with
caution, as the brilliancy of its coloring
"kills everything" placed near.
Mr. Engleheart also exhibited some im-
proved forma of N. poeticus, the best of
the lot being a variety named Horace,
which is likely to be much in request. In
form, size and color it is the most perfect
member of this beautiful family. The
petals are broad, rounded, slightly over-
lapping and perfectly erect, so that the
whole fiower is displayed to the best ad-
vantage. The color of the perianth is a
pure eucharis white, and the rim of the
well-formed cup is margined with a bright
scarlet band. Judging by the parentage
it should force as easily as NT poeticus
ornatus.
Of older varieties, N. Glory of Leiden (an
immense Emperor), with a cup 2i inches
across, was the largest flower exhibited.
Mme. de Graaff took first honors as the
largest of the pure white trumpet section,
and Gloria Mundi, with its handsome cup
stained with brilliant orange, was the best
of the incouiparabilis group.
Early fiowering tulips made a fair dis-
play, but the very hot weather of this phe-
nomenally early Spring has been very try-
ing for them. The best of the newer
varieties, in the order of their merit, were ;
Koh-i-noor, a brilliant dark purple crimson,
very effective in a bright light ; La Riante,
a Cottage Maid, but nearly double the
size ; Princess Ida, a finely formed pure
white, flamed with pale gold. These and
the white Van Vondel, the best of the pure
whites, force easily, and should be of great
value to fiorists.
In the miscellaneous group Amaryllis
Holloway Belle (Williams) justly received
a first-class certificate, as it is not only a
finely formed and very large flower, but is
also perfectly distinct in its markings. A
band of white runs the entire length of the
center of the petal, while the scarlet crim-
son lines on either side are also continuous.
Amaryllis speculum (Veitch) has the same
merit, as the bright color is carried right
down to the base of the segments.
In clivias Holloway Rival (Williams)
easily distanced all competitors, with very
large and perfectly formed flowers.
NicotianaaflJnisvariegata(Laing)will be
found useful where plants of medium size
are required for decorative purposes, but
it should not be used for this purpose when
in bloom, as the effect of the half-open
pure white flowers is not pleasing.
Clove carnation Uriah Pike (G. May)
deserves a better name. Both the London
societies awarded it their highest honors
last year, and, judging by the form, size
and color of the flowers exhibited, it is not
strange that the principal London florists
have discarded all other varieties in its
favor. It forms a model buttonhole flower
2i to 3 inches across, of a glowing crimson
velvet color, very fragrant and possesses a
faultless calyx. In a country where car-
nations are so well handled and highly ap-
preciated as they now are in America this
variety should have a great future before
it.
As a final word on bulbs for the present
season it is only necessary to say that the
drought which is proving so disastrous to
many things has not in any way marred
the brilliant prospects referred to in some
earlier notes, and it may safely be pre-
dicted that so far as Dutch bulbs, roots
and tubers are concerned, there will be an
immense supply of sound, well ripened
and fully matured stock ready for use
fully three weeks before the usual time.
The condition of French grown bulbs is
not quite so satisfactory, but no serious
harm has been done as yet.
_ Seeds. — Owing to the unexpected con-
tinuance of the disastrous drought, accom-
panied by hot sun and drying winds, the
condition and prospects of the seed crops
have undergone a very serious change for
the worse since the last notes were writ-
ten.
The following is the substance of full re-
ports from France, Germany and England,
received just prior to the closing of the
mails.
Beet.— An almost entire failure, the
small plants being unable to withstand the
drought.
Cakrot.— In an almost similar condition.
Cabbage is reported as good in the South;
weak in the West and in England. Con-
trary to expectation, nearly all the plants
have run to seed, but very weakly, £0 that
there cannot in any case be morer than half
a crop.
Mangel.— In a bad way, but not yet
destroyed. Rain during the next 14 days
may save the crop.
Lettuce has perished in many places ;
the partial failure of the canal in the South
has aggravated the loss.
Leek is rapidly succumbing to the dis-
ease referred to in an earlier note.
Onion. — Very promising at present.
Radish. — Winter varieties perishing, and
the Spring sowings of the Summer varie-
ties lying dormant in the ground.
Spinach. — Same condition as Summer
radish.
Turnip.— French crops fully two-thirds
lost ; English and German crops running
up very spindly ; harvest must be very
light.
Rutabaga.— At a standstill, but with
rain during the next two weeks a full half
crop may be harvested.
From England comes the report that the
Lincolnshire district has been favored with
a good ground rain lasting for more than
twelve hours, so that the safety of the
large breadths planted in that district is
assured.
Flower seeds must wait until next week.
European Seeds.
Books Received.
Directory of Florists, Nurserymen
and Seedsmen of the United States
and Canada. The American Florist Co.,
Chicago. (Fourth edition.)— This edition
has been brought up to date ; in addition
to the list of names given is appended a
reference list each of roses, chrysanthe-
mums and carnations, alphabetically ar-
ranged, in which is included all the latest
varieties. Among the important new fea-
tures in the present edition are : Seasona-
ble Hints, by Wm. Scott, being a reprint,
in condensed form, from those which ap-
peared during the year 1893 in American
Florist ; all matter relative to societies is
brought up to date ; a list of firms issuing
catalogues is given, and information re-
garding express and postage rates. The
size has been reduced, rendering the book
convenient for pocket use.
The whole work will be found of exceed-
ing value for every one interested.
Coming Flower Shows.
Providence, R. I.— The premium list of the
June exhibition of the Horticultural Society
has been issued. They will also hold an exhibi-
tion of flowers and fruits in the early part of
September at which liberal premiums will be
given for displays of asters and dahlias. Their
annual chrysanthemum show will occur as
usual. Charles W. Smith, 61 Westminster St., is
secretary.
MILBROOK, N. T.-Chrysanthemum Exhibi-
tion of the Millbrook Horticultural Society, to
be held in St. Joseph's Hall, Mllbrooli, Novem
ber 0 and 7. L. Kennedy, Secretary.
430
The^ Kt^orist's Exchangk.
Hail Items.
Hail insurance is catcliing its annual
Spring boom. Eye openers at Clayton, N.
Y., in which hail stones from Ave to eight
inches in circumference fell, and a storm
at Lincoln, Neb., has admonished dilatory
florists that the Florists' Hail Association
is a good thing. Chapin Bros., of Lincoln,
Neb., who were partially insured, were
Wt. J. G. E.
Marie Louise Violet Runners, Rooted.
S5.00 per 1000.
By HENRV BESS,
COCKEYSVILLE, BALTO. CO., MD.
WHEHWRITIHG MENTION THE FtORlST'S EXCHANGE
Louise)
Violet,
N-i Carnations,
(Prom flats.)
Smilax,
UXICA.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S
Send- postage for
sample and get prices
that are O. K.
J. W. MORRIS,
N. Y.
M1R|[ LOUiSE VIOUTS.
Healthy Soil— Rooted Runners. Also
CLUMPS, at Market Price.
Mrs. r. E. MAEBACHER, Tappan, N. Y.
WHEN WHITIN6 MENTION THeftORIST'SEXe"''NGr
LADY - HUME - CAMPBELL
VIOLETS.
$2.00 PER 100, READY MAY 1.
Perfectly healthy.
W. Q. WILSON, Whippany, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
50,000 CAMPBELL 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
SSS.OO per 1,000, after Februai-y 16.
M. J. BARRY. Saugerties, N. Y.
WKKW WRITIWO MENTION THE FtORIST'S
EXTRA STRONG, CLiBAN,
Marie Louise Violet
Free from all disease. Cash with order.
R. PABST, Florist, Rutledge, Pa.
~ MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHCt
HEATHCOTE GREENHOUSES, -
KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY,
Devoted Exclusively to
MARIE
.^i^LOUISE
VIOLETS,
90,000 Clumps at $S. OO per 100;
$40.00 per 1000.
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.
the health and vigor of the stock which I offer.
CHAS. S. WITHINQTON.
9 EVC^'ANGt
MARIE LOUISE *
- VIOLET CLUMPS.
strong and Healthy. None Better.
$5.00 per 100 5 $45,00 per 1000.
Ready :
w tor shipment. Casli witli
order. Address
GEO. A. GORHAM,
MOtINTAINVlI,I,E, ORANGE CO., N. Y.
WHEN WRtTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
New Species of Carnations.
LIMIT OF SIZE IN CARNATION FLOWEES.
In Botany a species includes such indi-
viduals as agree in certain circumstances
of roots, stems, leaves and inflorescence.
The difference which exist in species are
expressed by the terms races, varieties and
variations. Races are strilsing differences
in a species, and are continued by seed;
varieties are continued by grafting or cut-
tings. Variations are still slighter differ-
ences occasioned by environments or do-
mesticity.
Botanists are not a unit on the above
classification. Martyn says there are as
many species as there are Invariable struc-
ture in vegetables. Idiosyncrasy is a fac-
tor strong enough of itself upon which to
found a species; by this term is meant the
power of a plant, through occult ancestral
forces, to adapt new conditions to its var-
ticular wants.
The older varieties of carnations, and
Buttercup especially, do not possess this
quality in the least ; hence arises their
versatility and the variable success of vari-
eties in different localities; while the newer
varieties, and Daybreak especially, possess
It in a remarkable degree.
The classification in botanies, as the
Lmna^an and Natural systems, are valuable
generalizations ; in fact, they are essential
to a comprehension of the nebulous won-
ders of the vegetable world. But the in-
fiuence of climate and the interminable in-
tercomingling of vegetable forms through
countless centuries leave classes, orders
species and genera chaotic and confused
Nature never created anything in the or-
ganic world but life and a leaf, subjecting
them to the law of evolution, prohibiting
in It the origin of new organs, but adapt-
ing old ones to new necessities, thereby
limiting all organizations to profound sim-
ilarity; but in the law there is license for a
boundless range of superficial diversity
It is on the grounds of a noticeable dif-
ference m physical structure, combined
with the pathognomonic idiosyncrasy of
adapting itself to all conditions in life
that entitles Daybreak to rank as the pio-
neer of a new species of carnations.
The ingenuity of man, by selection, cul-
ture, environments and artificial cross-fer-
tilization, in a few years has pushed into
an unfoldment a class of plants that would
have required centuries of unaided effort
It IS the persistent influence of such potent
agencies that causes a large majority of
new seedling carnations to show indubita-
ble signs of abandoning old landmarks
and drifting toward a new anchorage
Two-thirds of the sixteen carnations intro-
duced this year show the resultant charac-
teristics of years of such uniform pressure
and there is little doubt they possess the
cosmopolite idiosyncrasy of Daybreak.
The Nicholson, Sweetbrier, Van Leeuwen
Hawaii, The Stuart, Lois Battel, Jacque-
minot and Ada Byron are sterling new va-
rieties bearing the royal stamp of the cos-
mopolite species, and are destined for years
to stand at the front of their respective
class of colors.
The DeGraw and Daybreak types of car-
nations are plainly distinguishable; if
these two varieties are not the best repre-
sentatives of the classes, they are at least
the oldest and best known.
The DeGraw type is characterized by
small wiry canes, procumbent habit, favor-
ing propagation by layering (which mode
IS still continued in Europe), narrow foli-
age, pendulous flowers, web-like roots ca-
pricious and versatile idiosyncrasies
The Daybreak class by large white suc-
culent nodes; broad, thick, crisp foliage-
heavy, strong, erect canes; large corollas!
with less fragrance; strong peduncles hold-
ing the flowers erect ; more fibrous roots •
the plants are larger and their whole
structure more vascular, which suggests a
more active circulation and metropolitan
idiosyncrasies. That this class of plants
are grosser feeders and require a different
treatment IS confirmed by the experience
of O. W. Ward, who says; "In growing
these carnations it must be remembered
they must be grown in much richer soil
than carnations have been grown in here-
tofore. I have demonstrated to my entire
satisfaction that they should have a soil
composed of two-thirds loam and one-
third thoroughly rotted manure. " Again
in support of the fact that this new class of
carnations possess a more vascular system
and a larger volume of circulating fiuid,
and therefore are incapable of withstand-
ing the degree of drought that would be
positively healthful to the older kinds Mr
Ward says ; " you must never allow these
carnations to dry out thoroughly, or you
will check the growth of the plants."
A few isolated and conflicting facts rela-
tive to the physical structure and habits of
earpation plants would be empty and bar-
ren of conclusions as an old bird's nest,
but when there are a multiplicity of con-
firming facts, showing the trend of some
underlying causation, surely drifting an
old species to a different anchorage, they
are full of meaning and pregnant with in-
terest, and then become a new nest "filled
with unfiedged wings and unsung sonpcs."
The size of carnation flowers has kept
full pace with the evolution of the new
type; whether they have reached the
maximum limit of size depends entirely
upon the transformation of this class of
plants into a species of larger floral capa-
bilities ; it certainly has been attained in
the De Graw type of carnations.
Nature is a strict economist, when it is
extravagant in a plant or animal in one
direction, it proportionally economizes in
another direction. If it is prodigal in the
deposit of adipose tissue in a cow it offsets
the same by reducing butter-fat and milk ;
if it is extravagant in the woody growth of
a cherry tree it saves up by refusing the
outlay for fruit ; if it is wasteful in the
unusual growth of a potato vine it bal-
ances this waste by refusing a yield of
tubers ; if it is lavish in the size of a car-
nation flower it retrenches in blasting the
seeds, in the number of flowers, and the
quantity of petals in the volatile oil of its
perfume, and in the elaboration of the de-
tails of the flower.
It is the balancing of these economies
that causes the instability and uncertain
merits of a seedling carnation during the
first three years of its new and untried
life, and they should not be foisted on the
public till they find the level of their true
existence. That infant paragon, the Sea
Gull, which astonished the carnation
world, and won the Silver Flagon prize at
Madison Square exhibition in New York
in the Spring of 1891, was never heard of
afterward.
In 1892 the Mammoth Pearl, another ele-
phantine monstrosity, met a somewhat
similar fate.
The law of proportion is but a provision
of the profounder law of evolution. The
expert pomologistcan describe the contour
of the tree from the outliues of its apple
the apple is but a metamorphosed and
ripened leaf, while the leaves are the
matrix of the tree. The leaf is the mould
in which Nature casts all its forms of
vegetable organisms.
The only end and aim of a plant's exist-
ence is to perpetuate its species. To se-
cure this, at certain stages of plant devel-
opment, the law of type and anti-type is
arrested and large flowers are disinteg-
rated into a multiplicity of small ones as
in the fruit and vegetable plants, and in
spikes, trusses and panicles of flowering
plants.
The production of infertile carnation
flowers IS but a phase of plant foliation
and the foliage is the type, the petals in
the corolla are the anti-type of the foliage
as is the spathe of the calla the anti-type
of that plant's leaf.
It would be anomalous for a broad petal
to be transposed from the leaf of a DeGraw
carnation one-sixteenth of an inch wide,
but not strange as has been noticed this
Spring, petals one-and-a-half inches wide
to be the anti-type of leaves on the same
plant one-halt inch across, while the law of
proportion was carried out in the size of
the plant and corolla.
The fir.=t electrotype of carnation fiowers
made in America was ordered by the late
Charles T. Starr more than twenty years
ago ; it is now in possession of the writer,
an impression of which can be seen on the
135th page of "American Carnation Cul-
ture. ' It represents a group of three car-
nations, life size. La Purite, red. La Puri-
te, var., and Edwardsii ; they are but little
over an inch in diameter.
The improvement in the size of corollas
by selection, seedlings, and culture during
the past twenty-five years, has brought up
the average diameter of this type of car-
nation flowers to two and-a-halt inches,
and this is the maximum average that can
be reached; Nature interposes in many
ways, and revolts at a further strain.
The three-and-a-half inch carnation
flowers of to-day are borne on plants three
feet high, with canes comparatively erect
and larger than a lead pencil, studded
with great nodes as large as the joint of a
little finger, with very short internodes,
which multiply the nucleii of flowers,
while nodes stiffen the canes, interrupt the
currentof circulation, and scaffolds for the
buds of lateral canes containing embryonic
corollas, with foliage half an inch wide
and six inches long, thick, crisp and vascu-
lar, being a true physiological type of
petals two inches broad, comprising a
corolla not only three-and-a-half inches
acro.ss but much larger after a few years
of cultural improvement.
The Nicholson carnation plant is the
rnost complete specimen I have yet seen of
the cosmopolite species, and is clearly di-
vorced from the DeGraw type ; it bears a
three-and-ahalf inch flower with fifty well
developed petals, and the corolla is per-
fect ; in it Nature has not found it neces-
sary to economize in any particulars, it is
thoroughly and elaborately finished in all
Its details.
In every instance where the transforma-
tion of the plant is partial or imperfect,
the beauty of the flower is sacrificed to
size. Take DeGraw and the La Purites
of the sixties, with their objectionable
plant habits, their IJ inch flowers, with
broken calyces and quixotic idiosyncrasies,
and place them beside the stately plants of
Nicholson, Storm King and Sweetbrier Of
the nineties, with their perfect and mag-
nificent 3i inch corollas, vascular struc-
ture, fibrous roots, cosmopolitan (every
spot m the carnation belt their home) idio-
syncrasies and other essential differences,
and they easily and decisively take their
place, as a brother species, beside "Dian-
thus caryophyllus semperfiorens" as " The
cosmopolite species of carnations" of the
Dianthus genera of the dygnia order of
the decandria class of plants."
If the things herein written are true,
what lesson do they teach ?
1. Culture, selection and artificial fertili-
zation have developed a new species of
carnations.
2. The new species requires a different
treatment than that pursued with the
species from which it sprung.
3. The limit of size in carnation flowers
has been reached in the old species, and
can only be increased through the enlarged
floral capabilities of the new species.
4. Several varieties of carnations intro-
duced in 1894 are perfect specimens of the
new evolved species.
5. We are forcing a new species of car-
nations, with changed vital and physical
characteristics, and this is but the initial
chapter of a new carnation literature.
L. L. Lamborn.
The Lily Trade.
Some months ago we gave it as our
opinion that the trade in Lllium Harrisii
had reached its limit, and would soon
begin a rapid decline. When in Bermuda
two years ago, we told the growers there
the same story, and that they had better
ftush the cultivation of L. longiflorum, in-
stead, which was, for general purpose's, a
far more useful bulb. We also advised one
or two growers to turn their attention to
some other branch of floriculture, as their
conditions of soil and climate would enable
them to grow many plants for seed pur-
poses more successfully than in any other
part of the world. We were a little sur-
prised at their incredulity, as it was quite
evident they did not share our views in re-
gard to the popularity of their favorite
flower, but, instead they seemed to think
our advice was wholly gratuitous, and
made with intent to deceive, and to drive a
sharp bargain.
Let us now look at the situation. The
Bears " are in the ascendant, prices at
which the growers offer to sell their pro-
ductions were never before so low, in fact,
they have no price but what is subject to
a change ; what they ask for is an offer,
and no reasonable one will be refused.
What is the reason for this ? There are
several, the first and the most important
being, the flowers have lost their novelty
and are but little used excepting for
funeral work, and not nearly as much for
that as formerly. For decorative purposes
they are but little used, as may be seen by
the fact that the flowers now sell at $2 per
100, which would not be a paying business
if the bulbs did not cost anything. At
Christmas and at Easter the demand is
fully equal to the supply and the prices
very satisfactory. But to provide for those
days is an extra hazardous business, as no
fiorist can calculate upon the chances of
getting -half a crop, even at those dates,
and if he succeeds in getting one-fourth of
a crop, he is truly fortunate. This does
not pay unless the flowers that come after-
wards do not bring at least S5 per 100.
The bulb growers still continue blind to
their own interests, and insist on sending
the flowers, as well as the bulbs to this
market. This may seem a small matter to
them, as they send so small a proportion of
their crop, but what they do send is suffi-
cient to keep down the prices and dis-
courage our florists from buying bulbs,
when the only good week they have for the
sale of the flowers, finds the market sup-
plied, in a measure, from Bermuda.
Over-production is another cause for the
great decline in prices; for this there is no
remedy but to stop growing, which they
will soon be obliged to do to a considerable
extent. There will continue to be a de-
mand for lily bulbs, but not for the quan-
tities now grown, and the quicker the
growers realize this fact, the better it will
be for them. c. L A.
The Florist's Exchanoej.
431
LARGE GAfiNiTIOH PLitiTS.
d MoGo
Bridgeport, Conn.
Chakles Pflomm, Barnum ave., keeps
his place neat and orderly ; each path has
a cecaent bottom ; a hoard makes an edg-
ing, thus allowing the path to he washed
down as occasion may require. In the sev-
eral houses everything looks flrst-olass.
Carnations have been and still are looking
well. A fine healthy stock of pelargon-
iums, of the Lady "Washington type, were
very flne, absolutely free from fly or any
kind of trouble. A very choice line of
bedding plants were in the various houses.
A handsome house now stands on the
spot where the fire of 1898 did so much
damage. In the various divisions were a
well-grown and choice assortment of be-
gonias, re.x and flowering varieties, palms,
ferns and coleus. Smilax and asparagus
occupy another part.
Outside tbe same perfect order prevails,
the patlis between the sash being all made
up of asphalt and concrete. The sash were
filled with pansies, in choice colors, and
other useful Spring stock.
Feed. "Vebvaene is on North Main st.
He has four houses, each 150 feet long.
They are now filled with hydrangeas, car-
nations and bedding plants. A large
house is devoted to smilax, in first-class
condition.
John Reck, corner Oak and Grand, has
a very fine pitch of houses, twelve in num-
ber, representing in all, 35,000 square feet
of glass. A lean-to is used as a cool house
for rhododendrons, ivies, and similar cool
loving subjects. One rose house is filled
chiefly with Mermet, Niphetos, and Bon
Silene; another with La France, Mermet,
and Perle. Jacq. planted in solid beds,
occupy anotlier and give good results.
In one division of a palm and plant
house were noticed a splendid collection of
double geraniums, among them Raphael,
the best of the double scarlet Winter
flowering varieties.
Pot roses, smilax, verbenas, geraniums,
alternantheras and 2,000 well grown Cobea
scandens were also observed. Carnations
are well represented. Crimson Coronet
being quite a favorite. Grace Wilder is
also a success. A house of Bon Silene,
planted in solid bed, yields large quanti-
ties of bloom.
The majority of the houses are 100 feet
long.
Outside was a good assortment of herba-
ceous plants : these were planted In a
square bounded by a handsome hedge of
Arbor vitaa. During Summer, Mr. Reck
keeps a big display of annuals within this
enclosure.
James HobAN, in conjunction with his
wholesale store at 333 Main St., has a very
extensive range of glass a little way out of
town,consisting of 22 very largehouses, in-
cluding one new house 25x300 feet, which is
filled with Silver Spray, Grace Wilder and
Daybreak carnations.
Occupying one house are cannas and a
general collection of plants, including
several thousand fuchsias, chief of which
are White Giant; this, Mr. H. says, is a
better variety than Storm King. Petunias,
heliotropes, lobelias, coleus and geran-
iums till another. One house contains a
huge plantaliion of camellias, acacias,
oranges, Rhynchospermum jasminoides
and other flowering plants of great size.
Plants of Acacia pubescens have trunks
standing 13 feet high and heads fully as
many feet in diameter, and have yielded a
rich harvest. The house has been built
over these trees as they stand, thus giving
them head room. Camellias, oranges and
others are all equally large and robust.
Carnations are also raised here, chiefly
Hinze's VVhite, Emily Pierson, Mayflower,
Grace Wilder, American Flag, and Fred.
Creighton.
There are several general plant houses
and propagating pits to provide for Mr.
Koran's extensive shipping trade.
Perle, Papa Gontier, Bride, Bridesmaid,
Mermet and Beauty are well done.
Smilax and asparagus, mignonette and
violets are also in gobd shape.
Since the last blizzard in this locality,
Mr. Horan has no chimneys to any of his
boilers. What the storm did not bring
down, he did, and now has only large
boiler tubes or pipes as chimnej^s. The
pipes used are from 10 to 14 inches in
diameter, and are set right on to the
boilers.
Another good idea in vogue here is a large
tank and windmill used for manure
water. These supplied the houses with
water before that from the city was laid
on, so now there are two connections right
through. Mr. H. uses screens in his tank
wherein he now places sheep and other
manures, and by turning off the city water
he can supply every house with manure
water from this tank.
Mr. Horan's method of supporting car- „ -^ , , „
nations and growing mushrooms we will „ V^^S^tw/^
mention later. J. W. ' GAEdhning
for your Spring
ti'aae. uraer now. $ia.uu per 100; 25 at ICO rates.
Geo. Slnffllnser, Sprinaville, N. Y.
WHEW WBmwQ MEHTIOH THE ftORrgTS EXCHAWGF
IMMENSE Stock of
Oarnation Hooted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Rust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all of standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send for price list.
JOS. REWARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEN WRrriNO MENTION THE FtOHIST'S EXCHflNGE
THE JACQUEMINOT
CARNATION
Is indorsed 03 a shipper and keeper, sells at sigh t
and is at present a mass of buds and blooms.
NO MORE SAMPLES.
we cannot spare tlie time. Send for circular.
Per doz., $3.00 ; perlOO, $10.00; per 1000, $80.00.
250 at 1000 rates.
Peter Fisher & Co. , Ellis, Norfolk Co. Mass.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Out.
NEW CARNATIONS
THE STUART— Brilliant scarlet
UNCIiE JOHN— Pure white.
E. A. TFOOD— Pink variegated.
Goldfinch— Yellow edged pink.
These four varieties eyery grower should
have. The flowers find suresales at good prices.
True scarlets and whites are in demand.
SIO per 100; «75 per 1000.
We have extra fine stock of Diaz Albertini,
Wm. Scott, Eliz. Reynolds, Richmond and
the balance of our 1893 set. Also Daybreak.
New incurved yellow Chrysanthemum,
MAJOR EONNAFFON,
A general favorite. Extra good for market as
well as exhibition purposes.
50c. each, $6 per doz., $35 per 100.
Seud for trade list,
F. DORNER & SON, Lafayette, Ind,
JV10NEY=GETTERS ALL!
THESE NINE
CARNATIONS
/ Uncle Jotii
I The Stuart
Wm. Scott
j Edna Craig
( Albertini
\ Daybreak
FROM SOIL.
Free from Disease and First Class 1 McGowan
In every way. \ Portia
Note, before you order elsewhere, that
we offer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established m soil, ready
to plant OQt or pot up, delivery in Aprilj
ALEX McBRIDE,
The Adelaide Kresken Carnation
ROOT CUTt'INGS.
Prices, SZ.OO per dozeii, ISIO.OO per 100,
S145.00 per 500, SSkO.OO per 1000. Ciish
must aceomiJiuiy nil ciiderf. Address
PETER HERB,
Mount Healthy, - - - - Ohio.
WM. SCOTT,
DAYBREAK,
TIDAL WAVE.
These and all the
leading varieties, in-
cluding The Stuart,
Uncle John, Gold-
finch, Helen Kel-
ler, etc. Keady now.
Send for prices.
GEO. HANCOCK,
CARNATIONS.
Portia, Dorner, Darling, at $1.^5 per 100;
$10.00 per lOOO.
Uaybveak and Sdna Craig, $2.C0 per 100.
Annie Pixley and Belen Keller, :it $10.00
per 100.
L. B. 496.
Stock strictly first-class.
ALBERT BI
MISCELI.ANEOUS.
Salvia Compacta, $1.00 per 100; Petunia,
single, superb colors, 90c. per 100.
Coleus, flne and clean, 75c. per 100; $6.00 per
ICOO.
Pansies, Seedling Plants, $B.OO per 1000;
bloominir at $12.00 and $16.00 per 1000.
Xerms Casta.
HBRR, Lancaster, Pa.
CARNATIONS ''^'V^r'' CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Helen Keller, i
J2.50 per 100; iWXO per 1000. Sample free.
E.,O.Ilill,Glorloai
„ L. Canning, Bcelimer
_ jurce D'Or, V. H. Hal-
. N. Gerard, Geo. W. Childs
Wanamsiker, Mrs. J. G. ■VVhilldii
CulllDjifordi. Puritan, rooted cuttings, 35 cts pe
d02.; S2 00 per 100; 2W inoh pots, $3.00 per 100.
Marie Louise Violets, $3.C0 per lOCO.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Eliinvood Ave. and 58tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
M WRITING MENTION i
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I THE GOTTAGE GARDENS
QUEENS,
Long Island,
CARNATIONS I
riLL have readv, about May SOlh, rooted cuttings, as follows :
♦ ^ 10,000 WILMAM SCOTT,
10,000 DIAZ ALBERTINI,
5,000 McGOWAN, .
1,000 THOS. CABTIiBDGE,
5,000 PORTIA, .
DAYBREAK, sold out.
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SWEETBRIER
Color between Daybreak and
Wilder.
" I like Its color better than Daybreak."
EDWIN Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be dealred."
W. A. MANDA.
Booted cuttings, $IO.OO per lOO ;
S80.00 per lOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowera brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
TV inter,
VIOLET, tady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 : $35.00 per 1000,
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENT'ON THE Fl OHIST'S EXCHANGE
FARNATION
UTTINGS FOR
iASH
Sweetbrier |10.00 a 100
Stuart 10.00 "
Uifcle Joliii 10.00 "
K. A. Wood 10.00 "
Gfoldftncli 10.00 "
5,0Ual00 Liz. McGowan 3.00 "
4.00 " Puritan. . . . 2.00 '•
2.50 " Edna Craig. . . 3.00 "
2.00 "
A few of tlie Best New CHRYSANTHEMTDMS all out of pots.
Mrs E. G. Hill, E. Dailleilouze, Yellow Queen, Major Bonnaffon, 40ct8. each; the 4
for «l.50 out of 3J^ Inch pots. The Queen, Nlveus, C. ILippincott, Golden Wedding,
iSlOOO a 100. Kate Brown, W^. N. Rudd, Maud Dean, V. Morel, Ivory, S5.00 a 100.
5 plants at 100 rate. These prices are for Cash buyers. 1 study to please all and pack every
order myself. 1 guars
Jacqueminot . $10.00 a 100 1). Albertini
Ade. Kreslien. 10.00 " Wm. IScott . .
Helen Keller. 13.00 " Baybrealc . ..
VanLeeuwen. 5.00 " American Flag
ntee entire satisfaction. Established 1870.
CHAS. X. SIEBERX, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Carnations=Panic Bargains ?
J at 15 cents pel' line
"For Sale,"
AMERICAN
t card of seven lines
a* !ft25 per year.
Par 1000
I.ady Emma or Portia $10 00
White Dove 10 00
Uzzie McGowan 10 00
Schaffer 10 00
Grace Wilder 10 00
Mrs. Robt. Hltt 10 00
Grace Darling 10 00
White Wings 10 OO
Crimson Coronet 10 00
Golden Gate 10 00
Flag 10 00
15 00
) Porsoh 15 00
Lewis 15 00
„e Blossom 16 00
Tidal W^ave 15 00
Puritan 15 00
Strictly Cash with order,
;j ESSEX HEIGHTS FLORAL CO,
Per loOO
Pearl $20 00
Edna Craig 20 00
Daybrealc 20 00
Thos. Cartledge 20 00
Mayflower 20 00
Hector 20 00
Amy Phlpps 25 CO
Blanclie 25 00
Mrs. E. Reynolds 25 00
Riclimond 25 00
WTahash 26 00
W^estern Pride 25 00
Dr. Smart 25 00
Purdue 25 00
Florence Van Reyper 25 00
Buttercup 36 00
New Jersey 35 00
Orders filled in rotation.
BELLEYILLE, N. J.
MENTtON PAPER.
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A Caution to Subscribers.
Tlie FtoBisTS' Exchange bein? exclusively
a trade paper, and quotingr wholesale trade
g rices, should not be allowed to pass into the
ands of anyone outside the trade. From
several complaints which have readied us, it is
apparent that some ot our friends allow their
customers to look over the paper and obtain
quotations which they have no right to, injuring
business. A word to the wise is sufiScient.
Erratum.
In advertisement of Messrs. Forbes &
Wilson, page 416, last issue, read price of
caladium bulbs in last line $2.50 per dozen
not hundred.
Brooklyn.
Business here remains the same as when
last reported, with the exception that
flowers have become scarcer. A wedding
order, occasionally received, is about the
sum total of the retail business ; transient
trade is very quiet. The stores that han-
dle garden seeds report a fair demand in
spite of the opposition from the depart-
ment houses. The plant trade is also
opening up well.
Frazee & Johnson have opened a new
store at Myrtle ave. and Adelphi st.
They are young men and both have had
European and American experience.
Among the changes in location occur-
ring at this time we noticed :
G. Mandeville has removed from
Carlton ave. to Fulton St., above Cumber-
land.
This Man is a Fraud.
Editor Florists* Exchange:
DeAE Sie:— a party going under the
name of Oscar Bredon is traveling through
central New York, having been lately in
Syracuse, again at Uarien, and it is alleged
that he is representing himself as an agent
for Peter Henderson & Co. He is selling
yellow verbenas. Petunia nigra, and other
things, and has succeeded in obtaining
money from several florists. We desire to
say that we have no knowledge of the man
and if he represents himself as in any way
connected with our house that he is a
fraud, and all florists are warned not to
have any transactions with him.
Yours very truly,
Petee Hendeeson & Co.
Contents.
PAGE
Auction sales 433
Books EECEivEn 429
carnations, New Species op , . . .430
NEW 441
Changes in business 433
Coming Flower Shows . . . . , 429
correspondencb : 432
Ferns and Their Culture .... 438
Florists' Hail Association . . . .429
How a French Florist Attracted the
Public 4:^8
Lily trade, the 430
obituart :
Myron A. Hunt (Portrait) . . . 428,429
Plants and Flowers 42G
Pruning, the Influence of on Flowers
AND t'Burr ,j26
Seed Trade report 429
Sub-Irrigation for Greenhouses. [Illus.] . 434
trade Notes :
Brldseport, Conn 431
Baltimore, Boston. Brooklyn, New York,'
Pittsburg 432
Buffalo, Cblcago. Milwaukee, Newburffh.
N. T., Philadelphia, Washington , . 4.13
Toronto , 43(
Cincinnati, Denver. Col., Vincennes, Ind. . 435
Freemont, Neb., Lancaster, Pa. . . . 4:^8
Anacostia, D. C 441
New York.
Canal Street Plant Market.
The growers who patronize this
market state that business is as brisk as in
former years ; some mornings they have
been cleared out by 5 A. M. There is a
nomadic spirit pervading a few of the
plautsmen, who are sometimes found at
Union Square, and at other times in this
location; the same spirit is noticeable
among some of the principal buyers. On
Saturday last hydrangeas, small plants,
were selling at $3 per dozen; pansies, 50c.
per two dozen box ; geraniums, $1 ; fuch-
sias, 75c.; for extra good ones, $1 per
dozen ; salvias, daisies, heliotrope, coleus,
75c. to $1. Good roses are selling as well
as anything, hybrids realizing from $6 to
$9 a dozen, monthly roses, $3 to $6 ; Magna
Charta, among hybrids, is in brisk de-
mand,
market Ifotcs.
This week sees no change in the
wholesale market, except that the quan-
tity of stock coming in is much less than
that received the week previous. The
warm weather has had its effect on all
flowers ; the quality is now very much
poorer ; and good roses of each variety
bring better prices. In small quantities,
the best Mermet, Bride, Cusln, Brides-
maid and Watteville bring 4c.; La France,
5c. ; Meteor, 4c. ; American Beauty, 15c. to
25c. ; Perle, So. ; hybrids, 10c. to 25c. The
larger quantities have to be sold for what
can be got for them. Smilax of good qual-
ity is scarce ; the bulk of it coming in has
been kept too long waiting for a good mar-
ket. Carnations bring $1 ; some extra va-
rieties sell well at from $2 to $3 per 100.
Asparagus plumosus, good strings, bring
35c. each, and aweet peas, 25c. per bunch.
The violet season is about over ; they are
coming in in large quantities and no good
figure can be obtained for them. Tiiey
sell, according to quality, at from 11.50 to
$4 per 1,000. Southern lilac has not shown
up as yet ; but, in all probability, will be
in Saturday or Monday next.
MiLLANG BEOS, will remove from their
present quarters, 17 W. 28th St., about
May 15, and do business entirely at the
Cut Flower Exchange, E. 34th St., where
they already hold a very large space. They
will keep open in the Exchange building
all day. This place is very convenient for
them, as the bulk of their supplies comes
from Long Island. At present some very
fine Bride and Perle are being received by
them from the John Henderson Co., of
Flushing.
A writer in a daily paper " can't under-
stand how any woman of ordinary intelli-
gence and refinement can purchase flowers
of the filthy rabble that congregate in our
principal thoroughfares, when so much
disease abounds at present— especially
small pox. These fellows are the latest
importations and make their abode in the
poorest and filthiest quarters of our city
and Brooklyn."
It is some consolation and credit to the
flower trade that the class referred to is
not supplied directly by any respectable
dealer ; they are the employes of the more
decent Greeks who swarm around the Cut
Flower Exchange and later in the day in
the wholesale houses, and who allow their
subs a daily pittance to dispose of stock
that would otherwise be wasted. This
seems to be the only outlet at present dur-
ing occasional gluts of fair stock and con-
tinued gluts of flowers of inferior grade
that daily occur. We think, however, it
could be remedied so far as the handling
of the surplus stock by the "great un-
washed " is concerned. Let some enter-
prising florist hire a number of neat and
tidy young girls, dress them up nattily and
supply each with a basket of those flowers
which are now daily poked under the
noses of street passengers by garlic-smell-
ing Greeks, and we venture to say no lady
would take exception to, or refuse to buy
from these girls, and the fllthy Othello
would find his occupation gone. The
flower girls of London are the pink of tidy-
ness ; they ply their calling in an orderly
and respectable manner, andmakeita suc-
cess. Is there any reason why the same
system could not be followed out in New
York ? Many young girls here have to as-
.sist in providing for their families;
would not fiower selling be an honorable
and, in many ca«es, a more remunerative
method than factory or other work ?
The New York Florists' Club is work-
ing very hard, and we hope to be able to
give some definite information regarding
the Fall Show in a few days. It is ex-
pected that the house committee will, by
introducing a little entertainment, create
a renewed interest for the younger mem-
bers, and it is to be hoped these gentlemen
will show up in good numbers.
The executive committee of the Club
held a meeting April 16 toconsidermatters
in connection with the Fall show, and ini-
tiatory steps have been taken. I
Around the City.
The retail men complain that
transient trade has fallen off considerably
with the advent of warm weather. The
steamer trade has commenced ; Waren-
dorff, of Broadway, had orders for seven
baskets Wednesday last.
Fleischmann's window on Broadway
contains a remnant of Easter in the form
of vari-colored azaleas encasedinharmoni-
ous silken tissue paper drawn taut around
the stem, midway between the pot and the
blooms, by a ribbon also matching the
color of the flower, thus showing only the
head of blossoms peeping out from its
silken shroud. The effect is light and
airy.
Van Smith, at 144 W. 42d st., is hand-
ling some very fine arbutus. He has
been in this location since last October.
Lorenzo R. Browee, of W. H. Brower
& Sons, Broadway, was married on Wed-
nesday, April 18, to Miss Regand. The
happy pair returned Thursday last from
Atlantic City, whither they had gone on a
wedding trip.
The employes of P. L. BOGART, Sixth
ave., are to have their third annual excur-
sion to the flshing banks, on Wednesday,
July 11.
The vases in front of the Broadway
hotels are at present filled with pansies
and daisies. 'The parks and squares of the
city are resplendent with beds of flowering
tulips.
One of the largest retail stores on Broad-
way will introduce a new idea for the "dull
Summer months" by having a large, at-
tractive soda water fountain put in, from
which quite a revenue is expected.
Chas. Spengler, florist. Avenue A, has
obtained a decree for $25,000 against Mar-
tin Odenthall, an undertaker, who alien-
ated the affections of Spengler's wife, and
with whom she now is said to be harbored.
"VAN HOENE, Gbiffin & CO., glass mer
chants, will remove about May 1 from
their present quarters in Franklin St., to
occupy premises in the Gray building,
Laight St., near Canal.
Boston.
Market Items.
Business is very quiet and the sup-
ply of cut flowers is rapidly becoming a
glut. Even funeral work, of which there
has been fair to good trade in the past few
weeks, has now fallen off, leaving nothing
but a straggling cut flovrer trade and an
occasional decoration. There is very little
shipping done, for orders from out of town
are scarce.
Nearly all varieties are plentiful, espe-
cially roses, of which there is an abun-
dance, and Summer prices prevail. Car-
nations can now be purchased in any quan-
tity, the scarcity of last week has given
way to a good supply.
The advent of out-door flowers probably
accounts for the dull trade, but coming so
early in the season and unexpected, the ef-
fect seems gre.iter. /
General Notes.
A peculiar case will come before
the courts on an early date which excites
much interest among our gardeners and
florists. Immediately previous to a recent
holiday, a shipment of cut flowers of con-
siderable value was received by a promi-
nent commission flrm from a local grower
with bill enclosed, of regular form, with
the exception that the consignee's name
was omitted. The stock was sold pre-
sumably to the best advantage, and a
credit bill sent to the consignor, who im-
mediately informed the commission flrm
that the goods were meant for other parties
in this city and that he would hold them
responsible for the market value of the lot.
The case is expected to develop many
technical points governing the rights of
consignor and consignee, but from a super-
flcial view of it a conclusion might be ad-
vanced without any great mental strain.
Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, will be present
at the next meeting of the Gardeners and
Florists' Club, Tuesday evening, May 1,
and will address the members on the sub-
ject of " Specialties in the Business."
The residence and barn of Wm. B. War-
ner, of W. Boylston, Mass., was badlv
damaged by flre Tuesday, April 24.
W. E. BOWDITCH & Co. have on exhibi-
tion at their store on Tremont St., a very
flne specimen of Rhododendron laavigatum
Veitchii in full bloom, which they value at
$300.
The auction sales by Edward Hatch and
N. F. McCarthy each Wednesday and
Saturday, continue to be well patronized
and an immense amount of ornamental
and decorative stock is disposed of at a
fair price.
C. H. JoosTEN, ot New York, was in the
city last week and just in time for the
Edward Hatch reception at Scituate,
where his patriotic speech was a feature of
the day. F. W.
Pittsburg.
Market News.
Trade has been very slow for the
last few weeks, but the prospects for a bet-
terment for the month of May are more
promising. The banquet to be given by
the Americus Club in honor of General
Grant's birthday will be quite an elaborate
affair, and several prominent weddings
are to take place shortly. These will put a
little more life in the florists' business.
The plant business has about opened up,
but goes very slow as yet, and it is hard to
tell what the prospects for it will be this
season if the times do not better any, for
half of the plants, or more perhaps, are
sold to the laboring people. A good many
of the bedding plant growers bring in a
few cut flowers through the Winter sea-
son, which helps to pay the running ex-
penses, but this Winter not much was
realized in that way, and so they are de-
pendent on the plant trade altogether.
Cut flowers are plentiful, especially roses
and lilies, which are selling at from 50c.
per dozen up. Carnations are occasion-
ally scarce, but are selling cheap at 25c,
and more per dozen. Valleys are too plen-
tiful, and sell cheap. A few violets are
still seen, but they are not very good and
in no demand. Smilax, which was always
rather scarce at this time of the year, is
not much in demand, and can be had at a
low price. The weather last week was
very disagreeable ; it rained almost contin-
uously for a week, and had some effect on
trade.
The seedsmen in our two cities do not
complain about the times, as they are all
doing a very good business.
W. C. Beokert, seedsman and florist,
Federal St., Allegheny, will move to his
new store about the middle of May ; this
store, which is on the same street, a little
closer to Pittsburg, is much- larger and
will give him a great deal more room to
handle his increasing trade.
The last Club meeting was poorly at-
tended, due to the horrible weather, as it
was raining very hard. A quorum not
beiug present, nothing was done in regard
to the Chrysanthemum Show.
E. C. Rbineman.
Baltimore.
The Market.
The condition of the market the
latter part of last week was never surpas-
sed so far as gluts are concerned ; roses
were to be seen everywhere. The streets
were literally flooded with the darkey race,
who to make a few cents, had bought
flowers to sell them again. Carnations
still hold good. Plants for the garden are
a little slow on account of the cool weather;
Saturday's market was not so good in con-
sequence of this.
The CIbI).
As usual the members showed up
well. A motion was made to raise the
dues of the Club but it was lost ; times are
too hard, the opposers say ; also it would
keep the employes away.
The chrysanthemum received a share of
attention; among other questions asked
regarding it were the f ollowinc :
Which are the best twelve sorts for ex-
hibition blooms ? Answer — The Queen,
Mrs. Craige-Lippincott, Nivens, Emily
Ladenburg, Golden Wedding, Vivian
Morel, Pros. W. R. Smith, Mermaid,
Harry May, Golden Gate, W. H. Lincoln,
H. B. Spauiding.
The best for six-inch pots : Bergmann,
Whilldin, Ivory, L. Canning, G.W.Childs,
C. B. Whitnall, L. C. Madeira, Harry
May, Tokio and Eda Prass.
What is the best time to propagate to
have good six-inch pot plants ? From the
flrst of June to the fifteenth.
Notes.
Hanging baskets filled with bloom-
ing plants at 29 cents, is the advertisement
of one of the dry goods houses of this city.
Comment is not necessary.
John Donn has been quite ill ; he is re-
ported to be improving.
Mr. BuoHEE showed some flne roses at
the Club the other nigbt, one a Niphetos,
the like of which I have never seen. IChe
flowers were from budded plants ; the
stock used was Solfaterre rose, a very large,
old plant.
Henry Bauee states that in the future
he will grow all his single petunias from
cuttings thereby knowing what he is
doing. It is too disappointing to rely on
the seeds ; nine out of ten of the seedlings
d o n o t
come up to /O / /7
his ideal. /-P^ , V^ —
'^£^^tX^^^y»^
THEi KlORIST»S EXCHANOE^,
433
Chicago.
A sensation that will cause a ripple for a
day, occurred on Friday, April 21. M. F.
Gallagher and the Gallagher Floral Com-
pany are to be in the hands of a receiver.
The complainant in the case is one Thofl.
Kelly, a creditor on a Judgment for $856,
recovered June 26, 1893, by Clara Gather -
wood, the judgment being subsequently
purchased by Kelly, who had guaranteed
Gallagher's note. The concession for sale
of cut Bowers and plants at the World's
Fair is mixed up in the deal to the extent
that on May 22. 1893, the Gallagher Floral
Company was organized with a capital
stock of $20,000. In this corporation, the
bill states, he merged his entire business,
and this concession, in payment of its
capital stock. Complainant avers this was
done for the sole purpose of delaying cre-
ditors in recovering judgments. It is stated
that $10,000 of the stock was subscribed for,
nominally by Mrs. Gallagher, but in real-
ity as a secret trust for chief defendant.
The debts due florists for flowers will pro-
bably after a time materialize.
Dr. Charles W. Zaremba has commenced
suit to recover $1,000 from the World's
Columbian Exposition for the alleged loss
of a large number of orchids. Dr. Zaremba
says he lent orchids valued at $2,500 to the
defendants for exhibition purposes. At
the close of the Exposition, he claims, a
large number of the orchids were lost.
The St. Louis man failed to pay up the
$75,000 for the World's Fair buildings and
that sale is off.
Oat on the West Side.
Mr. SCHILLEB has improved the old
stand of Corbrey's at No. 899 W. Madison
materially. He now resides here and
makes it his business headquarters, but
still retains his old stand at 730 W. Madi-
son. Henry Mundt, of Oak Park, is send-
ing him very fine long stemmed disbudded
carnations that sell well.
H. F. HALLB, of 548 W. Madison, has se-
cured berths for self and wife for a trip to
Germany, Belgium and Denmark, to sail
from New York, July 5. Business reported
quiet since Easter, but fair up to that time.
I. C. SiLLIMAH, 118 Ogden ave., isusing
some splendid sprays of stephanotis from
Jackson's old plants. Silliman has a good
location and a showy window mainly of
plants backed by Harrisii lilies.
W. Hilton, Ogden and Jackson boule-
vard, finds his trade always best in March.
Funeral work holds its own, but good
weddings and party trade was not satis-
factory the past Winter ; plant trade was
backward also.
All the west side growers make consid-
erable display in the way of plants, includ-
ing hard^ border plants, climiiers, shrubs,
etc. This Is too much neglected among
retail florists in the outskirts of the city.
Theo. Coeten, gardener at Graceland
cemetery, has some splendid bedding gera-
niums. He uses horn shavings liberally in
his potting soil.
C. A. Samuelson, for many years on 22d
St., has opened an elegant store at 2129
Michigan boulevard, under the Lexington
Hotel. We saw here the first box of trail-
ing arbutus this season from the Wiscon-
sin pineries. Also very fine Bride from
the Poehlman Bros., Morton Grove.
C. F. Klttndeb has a fine store now at
2124 Michigan ave. He was receiving good
long stemmed Beauty, Mme. Testout,
Bride and Papa, from Bowmanville
growers.
J. T. Anthomt, president S. A. F., will
on the first of May vacate his old stand on
Michigan ave., and open out at 2112, Klun-
der's old place.
Mrs. J. M. Chase will stay on22d st.,
and so far as known, be the only one on the
street. They
all report
business
quiet.
UiMh/jU^ujCuW
Philadelphia.
Market Notes.
There has not been any material
change in business during the past week.
The cut flower trade is anything but brisk;
people do not seem to buy so freely these
warm days. There has been a fair number
of weddings and parties, and several good
sized decorations have been done. Kift &
Son had a large decoration at Chester on
By a flre which occurred on Sunday
night, April 22, Geokse Miller, of Hins-
dale, suffered the loss of about ten thou-
sand dollars. Large quantities of rose
and chrysanthemum stock were completely
destroyed. Mr. Miller had his face and
hands severely scalded in his endeavor to
check the flames. The fire is supposed to
be of incendiary origin. The regnlar
watchman was on duty at the time it took
place. In the course of the conflagration
a barrel of gasoline exploded, blowing
everything to atoms within fifty feet of
where it originally stood.
Newburgh, N. Y.
Henry Carter, fiorist, has made an as-
signment for the benefit of his creditors.
Hoses and carnations have been very
plentiful, rather above the demand. Good
American Beauty have been scarce, short
stemmed ones abundant. " American
Beauty, three for twenty-five cents,"
sounds rather poor, yet this was the cry of
a street fakir on Monday last, and his
fiowers were fresh. The commission men
declare that they did not sell to this man.
Can it be that some grower sold to him ? If
so, I am afraid it is setting a bad prece-
dent in the cut fiower trade.
John Wanamaker continues in the cut
flower business; he sells hybrids at 20c.
each ; Meteor, Bride and Mermet, 15c.
Perle and Bennetts, 10c. He has also
picked up a few cases of budded roses,
Dutch stock, and has sold them out very
readily at two for 25c., $1.25 a dozen. The
most interesting part is that people vvho
buy these roses go direct after making
their purchase to a florist or seed store to
find out the colors of the roses and how to
treat them.
A case came to my notice this week
where a grower sent in sweet peas. His
slip called for 325, but only 100 were there,
when finally it was discovered that he had
counted the fiowers, not the sprays. This
man is desirous to get rich quick.
Much regret has been expressed in this
city at the sad ending of the life of M. A.
Hunt, of Terre Haute, Ind., which was
announced in last Monday evening's paper.
J. J. Habeemehl's Sons had a large de-
coration last week at the clothing store of
Jacob Reed & Son, it being the 70th anni-
versary of this firm's opening. The decora-
tions were very elaborate and executed
with excellent taste. Outside were vases
filled with fiowering plants and wreaths
strung around the windows ; inside groups
of both foliage and flowering plants were
used.
Among ■Growers.
D. T. CoNNOE, Lansdowne, has
quite a stock of bedding plants for local
trade. He believes in grafted roses and a
bed of Niphetos so treated looks splendid,
as also do a bench of American Beauty and
American Belle. This latter he cut flowers
four months from grafting and they are
now doing well.
Smith & Whitblet have been in the
swim with hybrids this season and at
present a house of Laing and Brunner,
second crop, look good. They have already
planted one house for Summer bloom.
Their young stock is in fine shape.
J. W. Colflesh has done very well with
Jacq. and has been cutting some good
flowers ; he also managed to get them in
at good seasonable times. He has already
got his carnations planted out, believing
in giving them all the time possible.
David Bust.
Milwaukee.
Beautiful weather the past week has had
an effect on business which, so far as
learned, has been satisfactory to many of
the florists. Stock has come in abund-
antly and prices have dropped so that the
people are buying more freely than was
their wont recently. Roses could be
bought as low as $10 to $20 last week, and
they were of good quality ; while carna-
tions, not in such plentiful supply, have
sold at $1 to $1.25, Harrisii and callas do
not go very well, and some growers did
not realize much on their crop since Eas-
ter.
There is a fair demand now for Spring
plants, and all of the florists are getting in
readiness for the annual harvest — if it
turns out to be such. All common garden
plants are in evidence now. Hydrangeas,
rhododendrons, etc., are also being dis-
posed of to good advantage.
Some of the people in the northern part
of the State are now learning a little about
the vagaries of the fiower business. This
is the arbutus season, and it is coming into
Milwaukee in large quantities. The re-
turns sometimes pay the express charges
and commission, and sometimes they
don't; but that does not prevent the ver-
dant gentlemen from the north from writ-
ing that "you can remit by money order,"
etc., when usually the shipper owes the
commission man.
Funeral work was brisk recently, espe-
cially when the firemen killed in the
Davidson Theater fire were buried. Nearly
every fiorist in the city received large or-
ders, and hundreds of dollars would not
pay for the work.
"The seating of the new aldermen and
supervisors took place last week, and quite
a number of orders for horse shoes, baskets,
etc., were filled.
The Paris Floral has purchased a
horse, is having a wagon built, and will
soon have a swell turnout.
W. H. Ellis, of the Exchange, is mak-
ing atrip through the Northwest taking
orders for bulbs and fiorists supplies. He
finds business in fair condition.
W. S. S.
Washington.
Abont n Fall Show.
The Florists' Club met Thursday
evening last week for the purpose of decid-
ing the question of holding an exhibition
this coming Fall. The minds of the ma-
jority of those present didn't seem to
be quite made up, and the result was
that a committee of three was appointed
to go around and interview every grower
and retailer on the subject, and report at a
later meeting.
Here and There.
W. H. King has just finished plant-
ing a small field of carnations. This gen-
tleman has had much success as a carna-
tion grower and as a raiser of new varieties.
Some of his seedlings have attained quite
a local reputation. One named Lulu
Baker is grown here by several of the flor-
ists in preference to Portia. It has very
large blooms and a more brilliant color.
It is a cross between the last named vari-
ety and Hinze's white.
It is the opinion of the older florists and
gardeners here that this has been the worst
Spring in forty years. Several weeks ago
a great number of the Spring shrubs were
covered with flowers, and violets, cowslips
and bulbous plants were at their best.
The cold wave struck them and they have
hardly recovered yet. Lilac is almost
ruined ; only those plants which were in
sheltered situations escaped. The Japan-'
ese and Chinese magnolias suffered very
severely, many of the bushes having their
outer branches completely killed.
For the first time in its history the Sen-
ate Chamber was decorated with plants
last week on the occasion of the funeral
obsequies of the late Senator Vance. The
plants used were most of them emblem-
atic of the Tar Heel State. There were
several very tall specimens of Araucaria
excelsa around the walls ; the casket was
surrounded with smaller plants. In the
corners of the chamber were placed such
plants as Dacrydium cupressinum, Cupres-
sus funebris and feather leaved palms.
The floral pieces were very rich, most of
them being of orchids and valley lilies.
A cross of galax leaves over five feet high
had a monster bunch of Kaiserin roses
tied on with broad white ribbon near the
l)ase ; over the arms a wide wreath of the
same flowers were placed. One of the
wreaths was made solely of Cattleya cit-
rina and maiden hair, while another was
made out of small branches of araucaria
and ivy leaves. G. W. Oliver.
Buffalo.
Market Notes.
Trade has been scarcely up to an
average of late, a quietness seeming to
pervade it in spite of unusually pleasant
weather. Stock is still plentiful but not so
overstocked as a week ago. Violets always
so salable, seem to hang, and the fine ones
from Arnold, of Rochester, hardly go at 50
to 60 cents. Smilax Is scarce. Spring
flowering plant trade begins to look up in
small purchases, but really is not lively as
yet.
Around Town.
The coming Buffalo Botanic Gar-
den, spoken of a week ago, is progressing
finely, the prospects being that the Com-
mon Council will appropriate fifty thou-
sand dollars to be expended this year
mainly toward that feature of the parks.
At this week's Club meeting, resolutions
were passed commending the action of that
corporate body in this direction, and same
has been published in the local papers.
Flower show business seems to stand in
statu quo. As the next meeting of the Club
is to be held at the home of President W.
A. Adams, on West ave., awakened enthu-
siasm toward the project may, however, be
brought out.
H. J. Millatt, has hied himself hence to
Elmira, N. Y., to accept a position with G.
P. Ramson, of that town.
D. B. Long has taken a new lease of the
premises he occupies on Washington st.
Through the process of making changes
and enlargements his store presents a
mixed appearance, but decided and needed
improvements, no doubt, will" come from
the chaos. ViDI.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Pearsall, N. Y.— R. E. Sealy, violet
grower, has purchased four acres of land
at Cedarhurst, and is erecting a pretty
cottage on the grounds. Mr. Sealy intends
also to establish a branch of his floral es-
tablishment at Cedarhurst. Mr. Sealy's
new house is designed entirely by his ac-
complished wife, and is said to be a model
of convenience and beauty.
JAMESTOWN, N. y.— Mr. A. L. Thrall
will open a florists' store here, 533 West
Third st., about the middle of May. A
greenhouse, 20x50 feet, is nearing com-
pletion, and he contemplates building
three more, each 20x75 feet.
Chicago.— The Parkside Floral Co. has
been incorporated with a capital stock of
$35,000. The incorporators are : George L.
Cragg, W. Clyde Jones and Louis Spahn.
MiDDLETOWN, Pa. — Messrs. Bander Bros.
are starting in the florist business here,
being the first florists to build greenhouses
in town. — F. L. A.
Auction Sales.
The sale by Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54-56 Dey
st.» New York, on Tuesday, April 34, was largely
attended. Among' dvviirf lo\v-budded hybrid
roses Jacqs. brought 8c.; Louis Van Houtte, 6c.;
Paul Neyron, lOc; Magna Charta and Gloire de
Margottin, 8c.; Brunner, lOc; Merveille de
Lyon, 8c.; Camillede Rohan and Duke of Edin-
burgh, 6c. and 7c.; Baroness Rothschild, 7c. to
9c.; Moss roses, lie; Standards, 25c. to 50c.
Clematis sold at 20c. to 37c.; rhododendrons,
$1.60; azaleas, 60c.; hydrangeas, ISc; deutzias,
8c.; viburnum, 15c.; geraniums, 9c. to 13c.; car-
nations, lie; pansies, 3c. and 4c.; cinerarias, lOc;
vinca, 14c.; dielytra, 13c.; Sweet William, 9c.;
dahlias, 7c.; flcus, 25c. to 35c.; privet, 20c.;
English ivies, lOc; Marguerites, 5c.; AdianCum
cuneatum, 3c.; smilax, 30c. per 100; chrysanthe-
mums, lie; Dracaena judivisa, 3Jc.; D. frap-
rans, 25c.; Galadiums,10c.;cdleus, Ic; Paudanus
utiiis, lOc; daisies, 3c.; asters, lie; begonias,
lOc; Crozy cunnas (plants), 13c. to 16c.; ver-
benas, 3c.; dry roots of cannas from James
Dean, Bay Ridge, N. Y., 3c. to 5c.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Alternanthera— Page i25, col. 3, 4; p. 437, col. 3, 3.
Sales— Title Page.
-Title Pane; p. 434, coi. a. *.
BcBonia— Page 425. col. 3. 4; p. 437, col. 1, 2; p. 442,
Page 436, col, 2; p.
col. 3, 4;
col. 2, 3.
(ookH, Maenzine
438, col. 2; p. 4il. col.
Buildiiie Materials, etc.— Page
p. 437, col. ±.
1, 2, 3, 4; p. 441. col. 1. 3. 4.
Cyclamen— Page 427, col. 1.
Daisy— Page 137, col. 3, 4; p. 442. col. 1.
Decorative 0*oo<Ls— Title page; p. 425, col. 1,3, 4;
D- Jll_ oc . ,^ i.
ntl Plants.— Title page;
p. 440, col. 1, 2. 3,4; p. 441. col. I; p. 442, col.
Fuchsia— Page 436. ea
Geraniuin-fage 437, coi.a.
UlnsH— f aee 43S, col. 3, 4; p. 439, col. 2. 3.
Hall lnBurnnce-PaKe427. col.2.
Hardy Plants, Hliriibs, Cliinbci's, etc.-Fage
425, col. 1, 2; p. 426, col. 1; p. 442, col. 4.
Beattnff Apparatus- Page 439, col. 2,3,4: p. 442,
Insecticides and Fungicides— Title page; p. 435,
col. 3.
Ipoincea Page 426. col. 1.
liandscape Garde
viailine - '
Ml seel In
■ p. 431. ,
437. col. 1. 2, 'i, 4; p. 442, COl. 1. 4.
1T10B8— Title page.
MusUl-oom-Page 425, col. 3, 4.
Nursery Stock— Page 42fi, col. 1, 2; p. 442, col. 4.
Orcliid— Page 425, col. 1.
Paint— Page 439. col. 1.
Pansy— Page 436, col. 1; p. 442, col. 1.
Pliotoffraphs— Page 435. col. "
"tefriEerators— Page 435, col
lose— Title page; p. 424, col.
427. col. 2. 3. 4; p. 431., col. 2; p. 43«. COl. 2; p. 437, col.
1, 2; p. 441, col. 4.
Rustic Work— Title Page ; p. 424, col. 1, 2; p. 4
col. 1; p. 43G, col, 3; p. 437, col. 2;
p. iil, COI.ii, i.
Sprinlilers-Page 438, col. 2. 3. 4.
Tools, Tmplenicuts, etc.— Page 427, col. 3.4; p.
■■■'}. col. 2. 3. 4.
Vegetable and Small Fruit FlantS) Seeds,
etc. -Page 424. col. 1,2,4; p. *"" "' ' - '"" —' "
tllatlnar Appnratus.-
-Page 424. col. 1, 2, 4; p. 430, col. 1; p. 437, col. 3.
3; p. 437. col. 2.
I— Pace 429. col. 3. '-
434
Thk^ Klorist's Exchanger
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVBUS,
D AltLE DOUZE BROS., Flatbusli
1- cloz. i $10.00 pel'
3 inch Pots.
H. Y.
CHRYSA»iTHEMUMS. (^S?;;Sf>Rs*?"£lJffi
E.G. Hill. James R. Pitctipr, Ivory, Ada Sp.^ulding,
Good Grjicious, Bottoiiily, Je«sica, etc.. at 25cts. pei
doz. Vci'b<-niis, tS.OO per 1000, good varieties.
I. L. PILLSBURT, Macomb, 111.
WHEN WRITtNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWgF
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Ivory, Wanamnker, W. H. Lincoln, Mnrearet Jef-
fords. Koslyn, Mrs. J.(i. Whilldin, J. N. Gerard, Mrs.
E. D. Adams, Uicks-Arnold. Mrs. Marin Simpson.
Rooted Cuttings of above, $1.50 per 100; 2 and
3 in. pot plants, $ i.Ou per 100.
CARNATIONS.
Hinze'B White and Grace Wilder. Rooted cut-
tings, tl.OO per 100.
HYDRANGEA OTAKSA.
Terms, cash with order.
D. Y. DANENHOWER,
62(1 and Woofllaml Ave., - PHILA., PA.
CHRYSANTHEMDMS
M. Wanamaker, t. C. Madeira, Pies. W.
R. Smith, Ivory, Miss Kate BroTvn, J. H.
Taylor, Mrs. R. Craig, Mrs. E. D. Adams,
V. Morel, W. G. Newett, H. Balsley, at,
»3.50 per 100.
Such varieties as Lincoln, AVidener, Whill-
din, H. Arnold, Mermaid, Domination,
E. G. Hill, Mrs. Parson, E. Prass, Kioto,
etc. at «2.00 per 100.
All healthy, well rooted. Not less than 5 of
a kind. Add % for 2 in. pots. Cash with order
Correspondence invited.
W. J. & M. S. YESEY,
KORX -WAYNE, INDIANA.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
A FINE STOCK OF
QUEEN AND ■»
«• NIVEUS.
$7.50 per lOO. Strong Plants.
J. A. PETERSON,
41 West 4th St., GIHCIHNATi,0.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
THE BEST ONLY.
Other sorts will be announced later.
Rooted Cuttings, 36c. per doz.; $2 per 100.
(f^pecial prices in large lots for Mny and J une
delivery.)
Miss Kate Brown, (earliest white, $17.50 per 1000).
MR. Geo. D. Millet, Andover, Mass., says,
them has died."
MISCELLANEOUS CUTTINGS.
n, $1.25 per 100 ; Marnuerites, $1.25 per 100.
■ictly Cash. Shipped by express at
Packed lif^htand stronR.
JOHN GURWEN, JR., Villa Nova, Del. Co., Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SURPLUS STOCK may be sold at good
prices througrli a card in AMERICAN
GARDENING. It will only cost 15 cents
per line of eight words.
Sub-Irrigation for Greenhouses.
PROFESSOR L. B. TAFT.
During the past three or four years the
experiments that have been conducted at
various experiment stations have shown
very conclusively that for nearly if not all
plants grown in beds in greenhouses it is
better to apply water from below, rather
than upon the surface.
Every florist has found to his sorrow
that even in shallow beds, with perfect
drainage and the most careful watering,
he is often caught at the beginning of a
season of prolonged dull weather with too
much moisture in his beds, when surface
watering is relied upon. Although green-
house sub-irrigation, which consists in
using water-tight benches, the bottoms of
which are flooded with water, which is ab-
sorbed by the bottom portions of the soil
and carried upward by capillarity, is ut-
terly at variance with our former methods
of procedure, which called for thorough
drainage, a careful study of the system
must convince one that it has many mer-
its, even if the results had not been so over-
whelming in its favor.
under the same conditions once a week
will be ample when sub-irrigation is used,
and one will need only to run water from
a hose into the pipe or tile, insteadof walk-
ing the length of the bed and wettingevery
square inch of the surface. With a proper
system of pipes and valves, a man can
water every bed in houses covering one-
half acre or more, insideof fifteen mioutes,
and do it better than an experienced flori.st
using surface watering, who would be
several hours. Not only will the water be
more evenly distributed, but it will be in
the lower portion of the soil from which
it can be taken up by the roots, much as it
comes to the plants grown in the open air,
since we must remember that most of the
water used by our crops has fallen during
the previous Spring or Winter, and has
been stored up to the soil.
The florist who uses surface watering is
always in danger, as on one hand if he
waters thoroughly, but only enough to wet
down to the bottom of the bed, he may be
caught at the beginning of a two weeks'
period, in which the sun does not show
itself with a saturated soil, in which the
plants will make a poor growth, or if be
eral years and has been tried with a gicdt
variety of crops, in every one of which it
has been a success. While we would not
advise florists to introduce this system into
all of their benches without first trying it
for themselves, we a^e so far impressed
with its value that we strongly urge every
one to give it a trial upon a small scale
with such crops as roses, violets and carna-
tions, which are generally grown in beds,
and in this way satisfy themselves as to its
value. The writer used beds only four
inches deep (a greater depth would proba-
bly have been desirable), merely closing up
the cracks so that the entire extra cost for
a house 100x20 feet would be the expense
for 400 feet of common drain tile which
need not be more than two or two-and-a-
half inches in diameter.
To repeat, we believe that the system of
sub-irrigation will revolutionize floricul-
ture; but go slow, try it, and, if you are
sure you are right, go ahead I
^^ The Best Advertising Medium for you Is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Why? Because it meets
more of youy customers than any other paper.
LETTUCE WITH IRRIGATION.
In several cases the benches have been
built of clear matched lumber, put to-
gether in white lead, making a watertight
bottom ; but our own experimental beds
were built of the same lumber and in the
same way as our other beds, except that no
cracks were, left between the boards, and
the interior of the bed was coated with
cement paint (Louisville cement thinned
with water to the consistency of thick
paint and applied with a broom). The
cement wash, however, will greatly in-
crease the durability of any bench and can
always be used with profit.
Sub-irrigation is arranged for by carry-
ing the water under the soil in pipes of
some kind. We have used one-inch iron
pipe, with quarter-inch holes every foot,
drilled clear through the pipe horizontally.
If not over fifty feet in length, a tee at one
end with a nipple extending above the soil
will permit water to be supplied as needed
from a hose. For a bench three feet six
inches wide we used two runs of pipe, but
fully as good results were obtained from a
single line <'f three-inch land drain tile in
the center of another bed of the sanbe
width. It will be seen that the water
turned into the pipe or tile escaped through
the holes or joints and soaked out into the
surrounding soil. One can soon learn by
experience of the necessity of adding more
water, and there seems to be little danger,
if a fair degree of intelligence is used in
applying the water, of adding more than
can be taken up without injury to the
growth of the plants. However, any sur-
plus of water can be guarded against, and,
where unskilled labor is employed in the
watering, it would be well to use this
method as a safeguard; the pipe or tile can
be extended beyond the end of the bed and
so arranged that the opening can be closed,
and after the water has had time to soak
into the soil it can be opened and the tile
will act as a drain in carrying off any sur-
plus water. This will serve to aid also in
the aeration of the soil, and for that pur-
pose alone would be desirable.
The system of sub-irrigation offers many
advantages, as it not only gives earlier and
better results, but requires less attention
and skill in watering, particularly if the
plan recommended above is used. While
with surface application water must be
applied to a crop every other day perhaps.
''SEBRINA,"a new "mum."
Ikn
This
mimy I cared to liavc my name attached as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROOTED CUTTINGS. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per dozen.
PLANTS, 2^ In. pots, 25 cts. " 2.60
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, - - ANNAPOLIS, MD.
relies upon light sprinklings of the surface
soil, the under portions, where the roots
are, may be as " dry as ashes," while the
top of the bed may be so wet as to be sour;
either of the above conditions will lead to
an unhealthy condition of the plants.
Another way in which the surface appli-
cation of water is injurious occurs parti
cularly with such crops as lettuce, carna-
tions, violets and others of a similar nature
which cover the bed so as to make it well
nigh impossible to apply water without
showering it upon them from above. If
this can be done in the mornings of bright
and sunny days, which will dry off the
foliage before nightfall, it would be all
right with most crops, but we often need
to water when the sun will not show it-
self for a week, and the water upon the
foliage and in the surface soil is very likely
to cause rot upon the lettuce, anthracnose
on the lower leaves of carnation and rust
over the whole plant, while theviolet has
not less than a half dozen diseases, the
development of any one or all of which may
be induced by improper watering. Valu-
able as sub-irrigation is for other crops, it
is particularly desirable for the violet, as
surface watering in a variety of ways is un-
doubtedly the real cause of much of the
trouble that has been experienced with
this crop during the past few years.
Another thing which should not be over-
looked in favor of sub-irrigation is that
there is no surplus waterin the axils of the
leaves, or in the surface soil, to induce the
development of fungi, and that the crops
can,, as a consequence, be carried at a
somewhat higher temperature with entire
safety, and thus their maturity can be hast-
ened. When four crops can be taken off
with sub-irrigation where only_ three can
be obtained with surface watering, due to
this last reason alone, we can readily see
that there is money in it.
In our own exppriments, lettuce grown
in the same house and under other condi-
tions precisely the same, was from seven to
ten days in advance when sub irrigated,
as compared with that surface watered,
and all of the other advantages named con-
vinced us of the value of this method of
watering greenhouses. A house treated in
this way for carnations showed little, if
anything, in favor of sub-irrigation in
point of time, but the other advantages
were snflicient to make it desirable.
The published results of Profs. Lazenby
and Green in Ohio, Rane in West Virginia,
and of others who have not yet announced
their results, are all, so far as ascertained,
strongly in favor of the new system. Prof.
Green, who was among the first to use it,
is enthusiastic in its favor, reporting
among other things that radishes devel-
oped in one-half the time by this method
that was required with surface watering.
The system has been under trial for sev-
Toronto.
Tlie City Greenhouses.
Everything is in splendid order
here. There are thousands of bedding
plants cf standard varieties in sight, and
the propagating benches are full up. In
one house there is a fine stock of young
acalyphas in several varieties, and Mr.
Chambers says he intends to use them and
crotons, of which he also has a fine stock,
for bedding out this year. John always
tries to keep up with the times, although
our City Fathers do not give him much
money for ornamental work. There are
hundreds of Crozy cannas in one of the
houses. They were used here last year
and were much admired, both for their
clean, handsome foliage and their fine
flowers; many more will be planted this
year, and no doubt they will be very popu-
lar in this city. The thousands of ecbe
verias used here aregrown in boxes so as to
take up as little room as possible. They
are now in the lightest of the outbuildings
and. as they are kept free from frost, ap-
pear to be doing very well. There is a
splendid display of orchids in one of tbe
houses, and as they are John's especial
pets they are well cared for, and are a
credit to him. Several handsome speci-
mens are among them. A well bloomed
plant of Vanda tricolor, several varieties of
Phalffinopsis, many cypripediums, among
them the rare C. Chamberlainianum, den-
drobiums, Cattleyas, and coelogynes make
a beautiful picture.
There are also some well grown anthur-
iums, Dieffenbachias, pandanus, and many
other varieties of stove plants in fine con-
dition.
In another house are very nice
palms and splendid specimen ferns, among
the latter very large pieces of Microlepia
hirta cristata, Adiantum Williamsii, A.
cuneatum, A. trapeziforme, A. gracilli-
mum, and other varieties in smaller sizes
All gardeners and florists near here should
make it a point to visit these greenhouses
before the planting season begins, and
with their eyes open, for they cannot fail
to learn something to their advantage.
When Mr. Chambers is not at home, the
genial foreman, W, Lightfoot, will make
any one of the craft comfortable. T. M.
She Had no Coal^Gas.
Florist—'* Good afternoon. Miss A., what
can I do for you ?"
Miss A. — "Why, mother wanted me to
ask you what to do about our palms, tbey
are all drying up and dying, just the way
the others did."
Florist — "Well, let me see, have you any
coal gas in the house ?"
Miss A.—" Coal gas ? Well, I'm not
quite sure, but at any rate, I guess we can
get some."— Fact.
The Klortsx's Exchanqe.
435
Cincinnati.
I enjoyed a few hours wandering through
the McFadden greenhouses a few days
ago. Here can be seen the highest marks
of the late John Rose's skill. Never be-
fore have I seen such high class culture.
All the stock, including orchids, ferns,
tropical plants from every clime, green-
house plants of every commercial variety
and value, roses, etc., can be seen here, all
with the same free luxuriant growth and
healthy verdure. The following varieties
of roses are grown here: American
Beauty, American Belle, Meteor, Bride,
Bridesmaid, Watteville, Mermet, Kaiserin,
and a batch of XJlrich Brunner in bud.
The cyclamen, Persicum giganteum,were
in good shape. Among orchids in bloom
Cattleya Trianse were at their best and
presented a grand appearance, especially
some exquisite varieties, including a very
fine alba. Cattleya speclosissima was well
represented, with a number of very fine
flowers. This Cattleya should receive
more attention from florists, as it is re-
markably free flowering and can be used
to the same advantage as C. Trianse.
Among the cypripedlums were Roth-
schild ianum, Hayaldianum, Godseffia-
num, Pleuroneurum, Argus, lo-grandis,
Boxallii, Boxallll alba marginatum, callo-
sum, Harrisianum, Williamsii, Ashbur-
tonse, viUosum, etc.
Odontoglossum crispum was here in all
its glory. This flower will certainly work
its way into the hands of florists on ac-
count of its purity of color, lasting quali-
ties and usefulness. Dendrobium nobile
and Wardianam were hanging around the
orchid houses in every direction, covered
with immense clusters of flowers. Flor-
ists purchasing orchids should never omit
D. Wardianum, as it is easy to grow and
very free flowering. Lycaste Skinnerii was
also seen in almost every form, with from
two to five flowers on a bulb. Angrse-
oums, ccelogynes, masdevallias.oncldiums,
and phalaenopsis were all in bloom in a num-
ber of varieties, making an exhibition
rarely seen in one establishment.
F. L. A.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Florist Society was held at their rooms in
the Floral Market, Saturday evening,
April 14, President Critchell in the chair.
Three new members were added to the
ranks. The advisability of holding a
floral exhibition and chrysanthemum
show this Fall was discussed at length,
but flnally tabled, the general opinion
being that the season was too far advanced
to undertake anything of the kind for this
year; but that in 1895 the citizens of Cin-
cinnati and the florists at large can expect
to see a grand exhibition. Our aim will
be to make our show for 1895 superior to
the one held in 1893, and the premiums
will be made large enough to create a
lively competition and bring the best flow-
ers in the country to our show.
I feel that we are making a mistake by
not holding an exhibition this Fall, as a
cause of this kind always has its eifect.
It was decided that the janitor of the
flower market building should be sworn in
as a special police ofiicer.
The cut , flower trade for the last week
has been rather slow, and the commission
man has been taxed to his utmost to know
where to put all the stock, but this week
looks much brighter. Several of our re-
tail florists have had good wedding orders,
which has used up considerable stock.
Chas. J. JONBS, of East Walnut Hills, is
putting up a greenhouse 18x45 feet for the
purpose of a store ; it will be quite hand-
some and attractive.
We are receiving daily calls from our
friends the Dutch bulb merchants ; nearly
every train brings a new one to the city.
What the cut flower trade needs more
than anything else is a good double red
rose — one with the color of a Jacq., the
substance of a Bride and with blooming
qualities of the Perle. The man who in-
troduces something of this kind will make
a fortune. Recently at W. S. Bell's green-
house at Lexington, Ky., I saw a bencli of
Meteor which came very near the Ideal,
but Mr. Bell is an exception, very few can
grow Meteor in this way.
Mr. H. L. Sdndekbruch is now running
the McFadden plant— the position occu-
pied by the late John Rose.
E. G. GILLETT.
Denver, Col.
The Colfax Avenue Flokal Co. are
making arrangements to increase their
glass. They already have 40,000 feet.
Vincennes, Ind.
John A. Balmeb has been chosen to
take charge of the horticultural depart-
ment of the University of Washington
Territory.
MARSCHUETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 A 25 if, 4th St, Philadelphia.
Seiid for Catalnpne.
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing Plants with
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 Otis St., off Summer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leadins Florlats' Supply Houses.
WHEN WRITING MEMTIOM THE FtOBIST'S EXCHAHCE
SNOW RUSTIC^
^M'FICO,
Ma4te the Finest and
Clionpest Kiistic work
(in the market.
FLORISTS'
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OUR SPECIALTY.
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W&TERBURY, GONN.
SfiKl for List and Prices.
F. E. McAllister,
Special Agrent,
22 Oey Street, NKW YORK.
DICNITY
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character. The use of a set of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS,
In a flower store helps to give
dignity to the establishment, and
of a class that pays, too. It
customers respect your ways
and methods, the hard battle of
gaining their confidence in your
ability is won.
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Address
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Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
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One pound gufflcient for 8 gallons of water.
2 oz. samples free on receipt of 4 cents for poataKe.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Fails, N. Y.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
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A. D. PERRY & CO., Warren St., Syracuse, N. Y.
A. C. KENDALL, 115 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio.
H. SCNDERBRUCH, 4tli & WalnutSt. Cinclnnatl,0.
C. A. KCEHN 1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
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The KLORIST'S t^XCHANGE;
VEGETABLE PLANTS
CHEAP FOR CASH.
TOMATOES. — Acme, Perfection, Dwarf,
Champion, Extra Early Advance, 76c. per lUU ;
""t'AEBAGJS.-Jersey, Wakefield, Early Sum-
mer 35c per 100; $3.00 per 1000, all transplanted.
AhoafliiestralnofPANSIBS,at$2.00perlllO.
GERANIUM.- Mad. Salleroi. 2^ inch, p.nu
per 100: 4 inch, $5.00 per lOO. v, o • „i,
SWEET ALYSSUM. -Tom Thumb, 2 inch,
83.50 l^er 100.
H. WESTON, Hempsteaa, N. T.
PLANTS.
Vnrbenas. MicheU's special strain, surpasses 100
ttllotlierBin8izeotflower,brilllanojotculor
Sd compactness of growth, 3 inch pots.. 2 50
Dwarl Wciirlet Siiee. Wm. Bedman.Smch. 2 50
{i??,»lia;r«!anTo'fcai^Vnia:::::..::-,::::-^2oo
siveel FeiiB, Klanche Perry and Mme.Sankey
Manettia Bicolor..
nt. Queen of CambORea..
ROOTED CUTTINGS, free by mail.
A.'liilira, The Pearl.
Itfnueftiu Bicolor.
Genista, rac^mosa . .
Iloiible Petunias, 1
NnBturtiums, 'I'oml
Aeeratuiu
Verbenas. Michel 1 special •■ ^ "u
Sweet Peas, Ferry and Sankcy. from seed ^^
PetunfnVGianrdt'CaiitornVaVtrbm seed boxes 1 00
Ouflli with Order, pleu»e.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
VHCN WRrriNG MEWTION THE HOHIST'S EXCHaHGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW mm LITTLE BEIUTV.
10,000 1
V ready for shipping, strong plants from
MiRiE LOUISE mm.
splendid, Healthy Clumps, 30 to 40 Exinners
on each, $5.00 per 100; well-rooted Runners,
from aana. $5.00 per 1000.
AN&HORiGE ROSE CO., Anchorage, Ky.
BARGAIPiS.
Caniin .lime. Crozy, started plants, $1.00 perdoz.
100
. pots... $6 00
... 4U0
3 00
Golden Pyretlii-um, Z^A in. iiots 3 10
Kussian Violets 3 00
Snovv Crest Daisies 2 00
Vineas, var.,8"^ in. I'ots 3 00
I Seinperlio
s,2!^ln. pots 4 00
W. W. Greene & l on, Watertown, N . Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGr
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
a. surplus of Lhe following plains tltie sto
FUCHSIAS-K
double, $2 50jje ""
l.fHtEI.I
I named varieties, single and
J2.&0.I1
per 100.
healthy vigorous youoir pla
■ ' '■ ■ " ■ ' ea.my BeiecLioii,
,"'lar eassortttieDt, my selection, $3.50
entirely free from d
.. 3 inch, my eelection.
AlyssuiVCompartuin, $2 00per 100,8tronp2 inch.
■* sty Millers (CeniB *..««..—
100. for strong 3 Inch,
$3.00 per 100.
--.yssuin Con , . ^_- .
Dusty Millers (CeniaureaGymnocarpa.) $3.00
100. for strong 3 Inch.
Entflisli Ivy, 2 Incb $3.00 per 100.
Any of the above plants 35 at the 100 rate
N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipplnff, belnR
S miles eaat of Kansas City, Mo )
A RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.
Cadi, 10 varieties $0 60
rytisiis Laliiinium (Golden Chain).. 40 $3 00
Kcheyi'riiisecnndu ^lain
Saxllriiffa
Solannm .Tiismlnoides
Vinlels, Marie Louise 30 2 00
Strinnr Plants, per exp. or f reisrht.
.\rctosniph\los(Manzin-ta),3.«ortB. 75 5 00
HaidO'vnia Trapeiiiilis 1 50
Sidinnim Jasmiiioides 75
.lapan Stock, imported.
■ Orange gralted on Trifol
GAOWERS! GROWERSI
Give This Your Attention.
Don't go to market with your Sprinjj plants
and lose your night's rest and stand both* rinj;
selling by the dozen, but send them to us by
the load. We sell them for you for cash on a
Ten per cent, commission, and will receive as
many loads as you wish to send us. We
handle all kinds of plants. Address at once
and our manager will call on you.
S. R. T., care of this paper.
NEW
JAPAN - -
ANEMONE
WHIRLWIND
iileOranu'
lit fre
Rnllis
2 in. pots, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
best Belllog Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the market. We grew 16,000
last year in 3\i and 4 inch pots tor marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist should grow this Fuchsia and
win profit by it.
Send 50 cents in stamps for a sample plant in
full bloom from 4 in. pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for circultir.
Prices -.—Plants from 2 in. pots, in bud, $2.50 per
doz.; $4.00per25: $12.00 per 100. Cash with order.
l,II«C01,l« I. NEFP. Florist,
ROOXED CUTTINGS.
loiio
Oolens, assorted mo tly yellow S5 50
Carnations, Hinze's White, Gulden Gate,
May Queen 10 00
Plants 2}^ liicli pots. loo
Coleas, A I ternaul lieni, assinlcil $2 .50
Achyranthes, a^sorled 3 .50
Fuchsias, assorted 2 50
Agferatum, dwarf liliie. Mine. S)ilhi-<)i tier. 2 i 0
Nolaniim Jasminoide grandillornni 3 00
Bclieveria glance, 3and 3)^ lnch..SS.lX)& 3 lO
English Ivy, extra St rontr, 4 inch pnlg 0 00
Or will exchange any of above Inr rooted cut-
tings of Marie Louise \ iolets. Ca h with order.
LARCHMOIST NURSERV,
40I0 Butler St.,
WHEN WmTINS MENTION
PittsbnrKb. Pa.
-HE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES. ROSES.
Brides, Mermets, Perles, Cusin. Hoste,
Watteville, Gontier, Meteor and La
France at $4.00 per 100; Bridesmaids
and Beauties at |6 00 per loo ; strong
rooted Beauty cuttings at $3 00 per 100.
Special prices on quantity. Let me
price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBERT P. TESSON,
West Forest Park. ST. tOUIS, MO.
PANSIES.
Betscher strain, fine stocky plants, $3.(10 per
100; $1.5.00 per 1,000.
CAR]\ATIONS.
100 1,000
Daybreak $3 60 20 UC
McGowan, Silver Spray, Portia,
Garfield and American Flag. 136 $10 00
Tidal Wave and Nellie liSwis. 2 00 15 00
Smilax, strong 2 inch stock 15 00
Geraniums, rooted cuttings,
named 1 60 13 60
Petunias, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named 2 00
Ohrysanthemnms, rooted cut-
tings, named 2 00
Coleus, rooted cllttiDgs 90 7 00
Alternanthera, XX strong 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums. Marguerites, etc., strong 2 inoii at $3.50
per 100 ; 3K and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Stra^vberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR'TING MENTION THE FLORIST'S I
10,000 Geraniums, of all the standard bed
ding sorts, from 3 and 4 inch pots.
10,000 Carnations, from 2^ inch pots. Also
600J rooted cuttings in standard varieties
MRS. GEO. R. FRAVEIiLi,
Prop. Mariou and Maple Heights Greenhouses,
MARION. INDIANA.
WHEN WnmNO MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Ruhri
Miicn
GolH)
Specln
uthum.each 30 CIS..
, 3 .50 20 00
. 60 5 00
I 5(/
60
3 50
Cash with order or sta< e what you have to exchanue.
C. GIEBEL, Laksporl, Lake Co.. Cai.
STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS,
$3.00 per 100 ; $25.00
per 1000.
Cash with Order. Prepaid liy Bail.
ELM CITY NURSERY CO.,
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
100,000 Fine Large Smilax Plants.
Joe. per 100; .$6.00 per 1000.
25,000 Marie Louise Violet Plants.
Large, Healthy Plants. No Spot.
Also a Tew Thousand PORTIA CARNA-
TION PLANTS, Strong and Healthy.
Cash Must Accompany all Orders.
B. F. BARR, Wholesale Florist,
LANCASTER, PA.
WHEN WRrriNG MEHTIOW THE FU>HIST-S EXCHANGE
In Bud and Bloom
CAN BE SHIPPED BY FREIGHT.
10,000 Geraniums in all leading named
varieties, out of 4 inch pots at $6.00 per 100.
Cetunlas. Dreer's Double, 4 in., $6.00 per 100
Imp. Geraniums, double,_ 4 in., $7.00 per
«7.1I0. Double Stocks, 4 in., $7.00 per 100.
C<ibH!a, 4 in., $7.00 per 100. Fuchsias, 6 ir
$15.00 per 100. Antliericum Pictui-atum, 4 ii ,
$7.00 per 100. Verbenas, 3 in., $3.00. Petunias,
single, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Dusty Miller, 3 in.,
$3.l'0 per 100. Scarlet Sage, 4 in., $6.00 per 100.
« oleus, 3 in., $8.00 per lOO. Pansies, in bloom,
$3.60 per 100. Cabbage, Egg, Pepper and
lOmato Plants, prices on application.
CASH WITH ORDER.
WM. J. CHINSICK, TRENTON, N.J.
Tubes for Mailing Plants.
The Star Binder.
ST. CHARLES, ILL.
Judging from the number of inquiries
and orders we receive from our advertise-
ment, tlie FLORIST'S EXCHAI^GE must
have a wide circulation. We have re-
ceived orders from New Brunswicic,
Oregon and other distant localities.
S. W. PIKE & CO.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By using one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
EXCHA-KGE, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
Tlie Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., N.Y.
8 in. 1 in $0.50
The Mailing Tube (lees away with all |
outside wrapping, saves much time, and at following prices :
makes a secure package which cannot be
smaslied in the mails. It is made of stiff
pasteboard, is light, economical and the
best device that can be secured by the
florist for mailing purposes.
The above cut shows tube closed at
one end by cap which is firmly attached,
the open end to be stopped up with
paper.
Floristsarecatchingon totheidea, and 12" 1
more Paper Tubes for mailing samples 13 " \}4'
or small orders will be used this Spring 13 " 3 '
than ever before. Try a small order. 12 " 2% '
Sample free on application. 13" 3
We can supply them in given lengths
IM'
3K'
3 •
2i<'
.60
.80
1.05
1.30
.65
.75
1.00
1.30
1.65
.75
.90
1.20
1.60
11.15
1.35 •
1.80
2.40
2.85
1.45
1.70
3.35
3.00
3.55
1.71
2.05
2.70
3.55
4.25
500 101 C
|2.10 $4.01
2.55 4:8
3.40 6.4C
4.45 8.4(
5.30 10.0(
3.65 5.(i(
3.19 6.0(
4.25 8.0(
5.60 10.5(
6.65 13.5(
3.20 6.0(
4.15 7.8(
5.40 9.6(
6.70 13.6(
8.00 15.0(
Other sizes will be quoted on application. Delivered F. O. B. New York.
We will furnish you with labels to be pasted on these tubes, giving your name
business address, etc., at the following rates: lOO labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, $1.25.
A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd.. 170 Fulton Street, N.Y
Th::e> KIvORIST's Exchanoi©.
437
CARNATIONS
I have a fine lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the beat yellow for bedding.
FOR PRICE.
fOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
FRAGRANT HARDY PINKS.
llvadqnartcn for
above, the floeRt In
^_^^_ the WorW.
Send for descriptive Illuatrated Catalogue, with
copyright engraving. It tells you all ahout them.
Oasis Nursert Co., Ttios. Griffin, Mgr., Westbury Sfa., II
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MABANTA MASSASGEANA— a hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 3J^ inch pots.
ADIANTCM; CDNEATUM—Themost use-
ful of aU the ferns, f 6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plants in 3J^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2i^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION ED5A CEAIU— Booted cut-
tings, $20.00 per 1000.
CHAS.
station F.
EVANS,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS,
In two-lncU Pots, will be ready for de-
livery by June Ist and after, at SI. 50 per
hundred, or S18.00 per tbousand. Orders
booked now. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, T?Tiolesale Florist,
Wyomine Co., AHica, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOH THt FLORISTS EXCHANGE
New Mound, Essex 'Witch, Old
Fashioned Garden or Grass Pinks.
ARMERIA LAtrCHEANA or Sea Pinli,
continuous bloomer, tine for edgings. Send
for circulars
THAD. HALE, South Byfleld, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CLEMATIS. I'tTernTJ'e
plants, $3.00 perdoz.; $28.00 per 100; strongheavy
plants, home grown, leading kinds, $4.00 per
doz., ^.00 per 100.
DAISIES^Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable for spring sales, $3.00 per lOO.
SMILAX— Stroni;, well bardened seedlings, 76c.
per 100 J $6.00 per 1000. Tree by mail.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, Ills.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHOE
BBCOXIAS. 100
Argentea Guttata, Vernon, Dewdrop, M.
DeLesseps and other flowering var — $3 00
Ke.x, in variety 6 00
COLEUS, in variety, per 1000, 120.00 2 60
Moon Vine, (I. Noctiphyton) 3 60
COB/K A Soandens 3 00
Geraniums, none but the best varieties,
per 1000, $36.00 BOO
Bronze, 6 varieties 3 00
Mrs. Pollock 6 00
Ivies, Jeau d'Arc, Galilee, Florence,
Count Horace 3 00
Ampelopsis, Tricolor, strong 3 in 3 60
Chrysanthemuius, leading varieties, per
1000, $30.00 2 60
Achillea Pearl, 3 in., strong 3 50
Altemanthera, 2 in., strong 3 50
Petunia, double in good variety 3 00
Abutilon Eclipse 3 50
Honeysuckle, Golden Japan, line plants,
l;i to 15 inch, branched 3 00
ROSES.
American Beauty, 2J.^ inch pots, strong
and healthy 6 00
Hardy Climbers, IJ^ in 3 00
H. P.,l>^in ..?. 3 60
CARNATIONS.
Rooted Cuttings, leading varieties.
healthy, per lOUO, $10.00 1 25
HBWOTKOPE, 4 varieties 2 60
THOS. A. McBETH & CO., Springfield, Oliio.
English Ivy, IM in. pots, per 100, »8.00i Hardy
Pints, "Anne Boleyn," fine clumps. inbiid,4Jt in.
pots, per 100. $8.00: Double Geraniums, Gen. Grant.
4 In. pots, fine, perlOO, »8,00; Assorted GeraniumB,
best sorts, i in. pots, per 100. JS.OO; Double Gen.
Grant, 3 in. pots, flue stocky plants, per 100, i^f.oo;
Assorted Double Geraniums, very best varieties, 3
in. pots, per 100, $3.00. Cash with order.
JOHN & WESLEY LEACH,
328 Flushing Ave., Astoria, I.. I. City, N. Y.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
A tow varieties left.
Crescent, S1.26 per 1000; Jo.OO per 5000. Kentucky,
Sil.50 per 1000; «6.00 per 5000. Yale, Shuster s Gem,
May King, Meek's Iflarly and Downing, ijil 50 per 1000.
Bubaoh and Gaudy, $2 00 per 1000.
In less than 500 lols, 50 cents per 100. All packed
to carry safely by Express at above prices.
Address,
CHAS. BLACK, Hightsiown, N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. S S
for all purposes; Yellow, W. E. Widener, W.
H. Lincoln, L.C.Madeira, Kohallion, Gloriosum ;
■White, Mrs. E. D. Adams, M. Wanamaker,
Ivory, Mrs. Robert Craig, Anna Manda, Jessica ;
Pink, Mrs. I. Clarke, Advance, Roslyn, Good
Gracious, L. B. Bird, Violet Hose ; Old Gold,
Hicks-Arnold, Harry May. Plants, in 2M in.
pots, $3.60 per 100 ; Hooted Cuttings, $2.00. Cash
ith the order. Will exchange for Adiantum
r Roses. D. T. CONNOR, Lansdowno, Pa.
(HEN WRITING MENTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGH
HOLLYHOCKS, finest double, 2 year old roots, in
seperate colors, per 100, $3.60.
Mixed colors, per 100, $2.60.
ROOTED CUTTINGS OF ALTERNANTHERA,
red, yellow, double. Sweet Aiyssum, trans-
planted, per lOU, 50 ots.; per 1000, $< 00.
ALTERNANTHERA, same kind, in 2^ inch pots,
per 100, $2.00; per lOOO, $15.00.
Cash must accompany all orders.
A. G. THIELE, ■ ■ Waynesboro, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Ageratum, blue and white, rooted cuttings
60 cts. per lOO. Heliotrope, rooted cuttings,
$100 per 100. Leuoantlieum Maximum,
10 ots. each; 35 for .$2.25. Lobelia, ^ inch
strong, $1.00 per lOU. Petunia, rooted cut-
tings, 50 cts. per 100. Mimulus Moscatus,
Zy. inch, $2.00 per 100. Verbena, blue and
white rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.
Cnsli wilh order. lOc. more if by mall-
E. C. D&RMST&DT, Hewietts, L. I.
MHEN WRITING MEWTiOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VERBENAS.
The choicest varieties of Pot Plants, $3.60
per 100. Kooted Cuttings, to close out stock
at once, 90c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. Large stock
choice bedding plants, in pots, low prices. Our
Mailing Boxes are the favorites with retail-
ers for shipping plants. Sample by mail, 6c.
We manufacture the " Batavia Labels." Send
for catalogues, free. WIILIAJIS & SONS' CO.,
Florists' and Label Manufacturers, Batavia, HI.
WHEN WRrriNG VENTtOWTM^ eLOwr
Caladium Esculentum
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM PLANTS, 60 cts. doz.
COLOCASIA PLANTS, 60 cents per doz.
WATER HYACINTHS, %'iM per 100, prepaid.
NYMPHAEA ODORATA, $6.00 per 100, prepaid.
CASH WITH ORDER.
Mrs. Robert Brown, Box 156, New Iberia, La.
WHEN IMPiTIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VERBENAS,
$5.00 PER lOOO.
Rooted Cuttings. Extra quality from bench
of soil. Best named sorts, clean stock. Last
crop of the season. Now ready.
CASH' OR c. o. D.
G. PILLSBURY, • Nashua, N. H.
MUST ^ELL TO MAKE ROOM.
YOUNG ROSES, Strong, 2'A inch. Brides,
Mermets, LaEranoe, Albany, Perle, Wootton,
at 3c. ; $35.00 per 1000.
SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.
SprinEfleld, III.
. . . VERBENAS . .
Spoolal offer lo reduce slock.
Per 100 Per 1000
Unsurpassed Mammotlis, 2^4 in*
pots $3.00 $35.00
Unsurpassed Mammoths, rooted
cuttings 1.35 10.00
General Collection, named, rooted
cuttings 1.00 8.00
General Collection, named, 2U io>
pots 3.50 20.00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W. H. Lincoln, Potter Pa mer, Exquiait.
J. R. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel, E. (i. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. li"ott]er, L.C. Price, Mareuerite
Graham, and .'0 other pood varietleu, from 2Jii
inch, $:i.50 and $« 00 per 100.
SEND FOR CATALOQUB OF OTHER VARIETIES.
CARNATIONS. ""'■"Jo^eV'stock.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
100,000 VERBENAS. ^"^rcr.7vATo^"
Fine pot plants, $2 50 per 1 00; $20 per 1 000. Rooted Cuttings, $ 1 .00 per 1 00; $8.00 per 1 000.
•a- NO RUST OH 2U5IL.DE3ni. Ift
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are tlie largest growers of Verbenas in tlie country, our sales reaching last year
315,500 . Our plants tliis year fully equal , if not surpass, any we have ever grown.
J. L,. DILLON, Bloomsburg:, Pa.
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
FOR SALB.
Clematis Panieulata
In 4 inch pote,
$1.50 per doz ; «S.OO per 100.
SAMUEL SMITH, Jamestown, R. I.
Purdue, Spartan..
. Xteynold
Ine. iSDUi'lan
Wester
New Ji
Uaybienli Hud Thomas Cartledice. 3 00 20
Piirilan
I nlcGqwan, Fortia, Au
. 2 00 15 00
B. K. Biiss, Grace Milder 2 00 15 30
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
100 1000
AGERATUM, blue and white $1.36 $10.00
COLEUS, finest collection 1.00 8.00
CUPHEA 1.60
DAISIES, Snow Crest, 3>^inch pots. 1.00
FOR SALE.
5000 ECHEVERIA,
3000 ALTERNANTHERA,
(Paronyclioides Major.)
JOHN BURR, - Freeport, Maine.
WHEW wRrriHe mewtiom the fLomsr-B excHAHCE
GIANT REMONTANT CABNATIONS.
SouT. de la Malmaison. Color, form and
size like the rose bearing same name, exceed-
gly fragrant ; something every live Aonst
jght to have. Plants ready May 1. $3.00
per doz.; S 12.00 per 100.
Another variety. Same Type, in dark red
well established home-grown young plants,
ready now. $2.00 perdoz.; $12,00 per 100.
NBW^ CKIMSON CARNATION, SAMBO.
This variety which is a sport from Century
originated at my nursery 6 years ago, it has the
same robust growth as the mother plant, and
bears its dark crimson flowers, which are exceed-
ingly fragrant, in great abundance; it has
proven itself without any exception the best
carnation for pot culture. I venture to say
this variety will be the standard crimson var-
iety of the future. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100.
New Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, large
plants from open ground, $1.00 per doz.
Carnations, leading varieties, rooted out.
tings, price on application.
New golden leaved Iiobelia, Goldelse.
s is a decided acquisition to the list of these
favorite plants, 3).^ inch pots, 75 ots. per doz.-
$5.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS.
3000 Double and Single, Scarlet ; 500 Souv.
De Mirande, Strong Plants, bud and
bloom, 3 inch pots, $3.00 per hundred ;
500 Ivy Geraniums, 6 varieties, 3 inch
pots, bud and bloom, S5.00 per hundred.
D. HAMMOKD MISU, Lebanon, Pa.
WHEH WRmNO MtHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGE
GOOD STOCK
HELIOTROPE, iinest sorts 1.26 10.00
PANDANUS UTILIS, Sue plants, 16 to 60.00 ,
PELARGONIUMS, fine collection.... 8.(0 <
SALVIA, Splendensand Wm. Bedman 1.35 10.00
" Siberian
-m
" Fyramidalia...
Norway Spruce
••■]^
Pine, Austrian
•■■=«
*' White
..MA
*' Scotch
...iii
3 *150 $9 00
%% 2 00 15 00
2 200 1500
AM 350 2500
Agapantbus umbellatus, 3 incb pots,
fl.OO per doz.; $7.00 per 100 ; large plants,
3.00 per doz.
Clematis flammula, 3 inch pots, 75 cts,
per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
DraceenaindiTisa, 4in. pots, $1.50 adoz,
Hoya carnosa, 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
Lyclinis flos. cuculi Beiiiper:a.orens.
$2.00 per doz.
Swamsonia galegifolia alba, 4 in, pots,
$2-00 per doz.
Stepbanotis floribunda, $2.00 per doz,
Vinoa elegantissima, 4 in. pots, $1.00
per doz.
BliUS DAISY, Agatlisea Celestina.
This plant is equally as good for pot culture
as to begrownonbenche8,and Blooms as freely
as our well known White Daisy or Marguerite.
Tbe flowers are of very pleasing sky blue color,
the size of a silver half-dollar, they are of good
substance and have excellent keeping quali-
ties ; it will prove a good acquisition to our cut
flower list. $2.00 per doz.; $I0.00per 100.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS.
Q-lecboina, hederacea, var.
Geranium* Mme. Salleroi,
" Mount of Snow.
... 600
... 150
... 3 50
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. I w.' J. CHiNNicK. Trenton, 1!^. J.
18 00
U 00
14 00
dwarf double.
** Little Gem, dwarf single.
Anthericum vittatum.
Ageratum, 3 varieties.
Anthemis covonaria, fl. pi.
Abutilon, Eclipse.
Achillea, The Pearl, from open ground.
Alternantheras, 4 varieties. ^ ^ ,^.. ^
Ooleus, Golden Itedder, Verechaffeltu, etc.
Coreopis lanceolata.
Gupheea platycentra,
Ecbeveria secunda glauca.
Hulalia zebrina.
" gracillima.
*' Japonica striata.
Feverfew, 3 varieties.
Golden Feather.
Impatiena Sultanii.
XjOoeHa Emperor William,
" Crystal Palace.
Manettia, bicolor.
Miconia scandens.
Mesembryanthemum, cordifohum, var.
Oxalis, floribunda and rosea.
Petunia, alba plena.
Plumbago capensis alba.
Salvia splendens.
" *' compacta.
Sedum Sieboldii.
Plants in this list 40 ots. a doz.; $3.00 a 100.
THRBIS CASH IVIXH OROElt.
ADDRESS LETTERS:
nth and Jefferson Sts., - Phila, Pa.
438
The Klorist's Exchange,
Ferns and Their Culture.
Paper read hefore the N&w Jersey Social Flor-
ists'' CluJj^ April 5y hy Ernst Asmiis.
Ferns are at the present time in such
great demand that I have chosen them for
my subject. Few plants are put to so
many uses, both for indoor and outdoor
decoration. I should say that there are
few plants that give more pleasure through
the entire season than a collection of ferns.
They are flowerless plants and belong to
tbe natural order of filices. There are few
orders of plants which have such a wide
distribution, being found in the tropics, in
the temperate zones, on high mountain
ranges, and as far north as Labrador and
Greenland. Some varieties grow in the
dense shade, such as Todea superba and
trichomanes ; some in partially shaded
places on the margins of woods, on the
hillside^? and along stone walls, like most
of our native ferns, such as osmundas and
aspleniums. A few varieties, such as
nothochlaena and cheilanthes, grow in the
hottest sun. Some varieties are very
small while others again are very large.
The Dicksonia Antarctica reaches a height
of from twenty to toirt;?- feet in its native
habitat. Some varieties have creeping
rhizomes and grow upon rocks and trees,
while others throw out their fronds from
crowns, like Lomaria gibba and other
varieties of the tree fern family. Still,
under these varied conditions, they are a
very easily cultivated class of plants if
their requirements are looked after. The
best lesson can be obtained by observing
some of our native ferns in their natural
haunts.
Beginning with the fern from the spore
state is a very interesting study. The first
thing to be done is to procure good, fresh
spores, these being the reproductive or-
gans. They should be carefully saved and
each variety tied up in a separate iaag, so
that there will be no danger of their be-
coming mixed, for they are so small and
even finer than the proverbial mustard
seed. When they are good and dry they
readily loosen themselves from the back of
the frond to which they are attached.
After the seed is properly cleaned the next
thing to be done is to secure the proper
material on which to sow them. The best
material I have found is a mixture of leaf
mold and fine peat run through a fine
screen to take out all fine roots and small
sticks to facilitate pricking plants off at a
later date. After soil has been prepared,
secure some good clean pots. Be sure they
are well washed, new pots being in all
cases best. Fill these with some good
drainage to about an inch from the top. I
have found coal ashes the best material for
this purpose. Then place soil on top,
firm well, and give a thorough watering
before sowing the spores. After they are
sown the pots should be placed in a close
frame until the ferns are up, but during
that time they should never be watered
overhead. If they should become dry put
pots in some vessel containing water and
let the water soak up from the bottom of
the pot.
When the spores are in the prothallus
state, which is the most critical time, great
care must be taken against damping.
When large enough, which can only be
learned by close observation, they should
be picked off in fiats filled with the same
mixture on which they were sown, in
small blocks about a quarter of an inch
square and placed about an inch apart
each way. These flats should then be
placed in a warm frame or near the glass
in a warm, close house, covered with glass,
and closely watched, going over them
every morning to look out for fungus
which is so apt to appear when they are in
this state. The best thing to do is to pick
the affected part out and cover the place
with a little slacked lime so that the fun-
gus will not go any further, as, if care is
not taken in this respect, it will spread
over the entire flat in a few days. Great
care must also be taken in watering, never
allowing the soil to become soddei.
When the plants have reached the state
that one or two small leaves can be seen,
the glass can be removed and flats placed
in a somewhat cooler house on a bench
near the glass, shaded from the direct rays
of the sun. When the plants are large
enough for two inch pots, which will be
about six months from the time of sowing,
they should be potted in a mixture of
good loam with an addition of well rotted
leaf mold or horse manure. I think the
latter preferable owing to the strong feed
qualities of most ferns, especially adian-
tums. There should also be added a little
sand to keep the soil open. After they are
potted the house should be kept quite
close for a while, until they have received
a start, when the temperature can be grad-
ually reduced.
In watering great care is very essential.
Although they are moisture loving plants
they should never receive so much of it
that the soil becomes sodden ; neither
should they be allowed to become, dry, for
if fern fronds once become wilted they will
never revive. Never water overhead, espe-
cially such varieties as Adiantum Farley-
ense, the gymnogramma family and many
others, or their beauty will be marred.
Ventilation should always be looked
after carefully, giving a little on all bright
a id warm days, but never giving too
much to cause any cold draughts, with
Adiantum Farleyen&e in particular.
Shading is another very important fac-
tor in their successful culture. Although
they are, as a rule, with very few excep-
tions, a shade loving plant, it should never
he attempted to grow them under the
benches or ^ome dark out-of-the-way cor-
ner. The best results are almost in all
cases obtained when they are grown in a
good light house, near the glass, with
enough shading to keep the hot rays of
the sun from scorching them.
How a French Florist Attracted the
Public.
An Easter sensation in Paris is thus de-
scribed by an English correspondent: A
tiorist in the Boulevard St. Germain has
been attracting people to his shop by or-
ganizing what may be called a tableau
vivant of Christ at the tomb. The trades-
man's shop, converted into a chapel, is
decorated with garlands of roses and white
lilac, which hang in profusion from the
ceiling and are attached in festoons on the
walls. Enveloped in a white shroud, lying
in the position of the Christ of Phillippe
de Champaignie, with bare arms, feet and
hands stained with the stigmata, the fore-
head apparently bleeding from the crown
of thorns, with disordered hair around his
bowed head,and with apaleface and sunken
eyes, a figure — that of Jesus — is shown to
the public, not in wax, but in living "flesh
and blood." The man who lies thus in the
florist's shop during ten hours of the day
is a painter's model. The crowd of per-
sons outside anxious to witness the specta-
cle was so great that policemen had to be
told to keep them in order while awaiting
their turn to enter. — Pittshurg Leader.
Lancaster, Pa.
BiTNER Bros, are growing their roses in
solid beds. They appear to be satisfied
with the results. American Beauty is ex-
ceptionally fine.
Willis Rohrer is building a large
range of houses, to grow carnations ex-
clusively for the wholesale trade. He has
several dozen very fine blooms of chrysan-
themum Vivian Morel, which are cer-
tainly very beautiful for this season.
They were used this week for a chrysan-
themum wedding.
Albert M. Herr is now planting out
carnations. The many thousands of Day-
break he anticipates to grow next year are
in excellent health. Lizzie McGowan is
still his favorite white; it can be seen here
in the highest state of cultivation, it being
literally covered with buds. He has con-
demned Edna Craig and Golden Triumph.
F. L. A.
Fremont, Neb.
John Gird lost 150 lights through a
hail storm which occurred on April 17.
His glass was not insured.
HENDERSON'S JLB CULTURE.
THIS is a large twenty-four pa^e bool!:, with
Special Culture directions for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
great care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 2S cts.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
riiORISTS who liave surplus stock for
sale at retail would tlo well to put a card of
seven lines in AMEItlCAN GARBENING.
Tlie rate is only 15 cents per line or «25
per year.
BETTER THAN ATOAD.
BUY RUMSEYS SPRAY PUMP
And Free Your Trees from Insects,
RUMSE:Y& CO, ltd.
Seneca Falls.NY
circulars Free.
VHEN WR[TING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHAKGE
IMPROVED GLAZING
ding and breakage from frost.
Dues not cost as much to heat a house elazed with
the joints, thereby saving enough in fuel r.o more
pay the additional coat ingiazing. The leading
J. M. GASSER, Florist, Guclia Avenne,
Cleveland, Ohi.
i EXCHANGE
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw if in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
SCO L LAY'S
IMFROTED
PUTTY BULB,
For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
"if"
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
71 & 76 Mjrrtle Arenas,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalogue.
CiSTIRONGtRDENYISlS
Received HIGHEST AIVAKD at
PARIS, MELBOURNE and
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Received HIGHEST ATVAKD at COLUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
109 and 111 Beekman Street, NEW TOBK CITT.
OHEN WRITINa MENTION THE ROdlST-B EXCHANGE
GLASS
63 SO. FIFTH AV.. SIEIV YORK.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
LHARRIQ Jti QDIM 89 liberty st.. new york.
1', O. BOX 1190.
FOUMDED 1850,
THE RBBD GI^ASS COMPANY,
66 •\Varien Street & 4,6, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6tli and 9tli Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS C^ I ^
»nservatories. Graperies, Greenliouses, Hot Beds,
Guaranteed. Estiiuates and Correspondence
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irchitects and Hot-water Engineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
-■^ We desire to announce the dissolution (>f the firm cf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of 'WiHiam Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
cofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
provements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
satisfactory to a
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, H. Y,
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to tbe packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,''''''^'^l'^il^^^*^*'
<rH[E^ KlORIST'S EXCHANQE,
439
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,'
HORTICULTURtL ARCHITECTS AMD BUILDERS.
Steam ana Hot Ytrater Heating Engineers.
] uJ I u
»j3i
FBONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mentien paper. Send tour cents postage tor lUusirattd catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington-on-Hudsoni N. Y.
GIIEEIIHOUSE HEtTING IND YEKTILlTllli;,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Kaising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
, ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
'Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
or Slate Tops.
Mention paper.
4C. POSTAGE FOR IL,I.USTItA.XED CAXAtOGUE.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. H£MrS & CO.,
HORTH CAMBRIOCE, MASS.
WMEM WBJTIWG MEWTIOM THE FtORIST-S EXCHawGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and hy far the
boHt macuine Id the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have Been my illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free. Riving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and,
Sifter. Address
Ba< 114. SPRINSFIELD, OHIO,
Neponset Flower Pots
ARE SOLD AS FOLLOWS :
Terras— Net cash with order. If ordered ship-
ped by freight, add 50 cents cartage.
Gross Weight
per 1000 pots
.about 2n lbs.
.1,000...
.1,000...
. .TOO...
5 "... . 50 4 110
6 "... . 60 5 00
0 "... . 90 8 30
6 " .... 500.... " 160 "....160 1336
Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.
For furtherdetail, see previous special adver-
tisements.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, M'f'rs Agents,
136 West 24th Street,
p. 0. station E,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE
NEW TOKK.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
Oet our Figures before buying elass. - - Eatlmatee Treely CUven.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing' apparatus at the Sf.
Louis Conventiou was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Machine.
The Florist's friend
worklns and prices.
WHEN WRtTIMG MENTION THE R-ORIST'S EXCHAWGE
VICTORY !
VICTORY
1
No repairs lor 6 years;
no cliiiins to break, as is the
result with otiiers.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
"2"0-a-XLgS"bO"NA7-Xl-, OItL±0.
TO MAKi: ROOM
Will sell 400,000 ^% inch special
size FLOWER POTS, at $6.00
per 1000, with a discount on 5,000,
10,000 or 30,000 lots. Just the
tiling for the Rose grower. This
is a bargain. Order early.
FRED. ANDERSON, Long Island Gity, N. Y.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
25 per cent, off for cash with order until
further notice. A large stock on hand. All
orders receive prompt attention. A good strong pot.
PRICE LIST 1
finch pots, per 1000 $3,
^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^ ^
EVANS' IMPROVED CHALLENGE I
♦ «
ANT NTJMBER.
« inch cots, per 100, $5.00
13.80
22.00
35.00 20x20 1,50
Cylinders foi
75.00
$1.00 each.
Boiler Bearing, Self-Oiling Device, ♦
Automatic Stop, Solid Link ♦
Chain, nialtes the IMPEOVED ♦
CHAIiliENGE the most perfect ♦
apparatus in the market. ... ♦
WRITE FOK CATALOBUE AND PKICES BEFOBE
PLACING lOCK OBDEB ELSEWHERE.
OUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., |
^gmi ^SF^a^aMnj RICHMOND, IND. «
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paint™ IS PAINT
DO YOU WANT SOME?
HENRY DECKER, FLORIST,
Greenhouses, 220, 223, and 224 Centre St.
Orange, N. J., March 29, 1804.
Mil. B. Hammond:
Dear Sir— I would like you to send me 50 §;al-
lons of white paint to paint dwelling- inside and
out. The paint you sent me last year stands
better on greenhouses than any I have ever
used before. Respectfully,
H. Decker.
Another Florist's Word.
If I had $500.00 to lay out for paint it would
go for Hammond's Cottage Colors.
H. M. Bradley, Derby, Conn.
If you use paint or putty, we make
paint for all purposes. Putty hard and
soft. Delivered at your E.R. station any-
where in America.
t Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity.
FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
R0Y4L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
IHE RIGHT KINO OF BOILER
For a Greenhouse.
HII/PINGBR BROS." POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKBR & SONS, 138 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
geeoeeeoeeeeeeeeeoooeoe©®
T""^ cupper I
Sash Bar
For butted
glass.
No Putty
required.
Absolutely
wind proof.
Last long-
er,costless,
look better
tbantlieold
d
Pro-
UTICA, N.Y.
k.%/%^'%^%%-'%«W'%^'%^ ^'%/%^^^'%' '^%'%^'*^V%/%/%/%/%^/%^1
material m Clear Cypress.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,g
LOCKLAND, OHIO, g
AHENWRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
440
The Klorist's Kxchangej.
Cut • F/ower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. At,I«EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
1 06 W. 24th St., New York.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOLEStiE riomsT,
940 Broadway, New Tork,
.... EstabliBhed 1887.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
13 West 27tli Street,
One doorweBt of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPBOME OALIi, 932 18tH ST.
I BURNS & RAYNOR, I
j Wholesale Florists }
I 49 WEST 28th STREET, |
% NEW YORK. i
I We lead in American Beauty, i
». Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GLNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tU St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West iJ4tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECiaLTIES.
E»"WAR.D C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
FRANK D, HUNTER,
V^HOLESAI^E PEAXiEE IN
FLOWERS,
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olcsale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.
-^^~~NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
Cut • F/otM. r • Commission • Dealers.
I My specialty at present is "WHITE LILAC ; just the
thing for wedding decorations.
V York BoaToN
April 26, 1894 April 26,1894.
Roses — American Beauty , .
Bennett, Cusin
BonSilene
Bride, Meimet
Bridesmaid
JaccLueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout.
Meteor
Papa Gontier. ,
Perle, Niphetos. Hoste
Sony, do Wootton .
Ulricli Brunner .
Watteyille
ADIAMTTJUS
ASPABAGUS
BOUVABDIA
Oabnationb- Helen Keller. . .
Daybreak, Edna Craig.
Scott, Albertini
Storm King
Ophelia, Sweetbrier....
McGowan, Michigan...
Other fancy sorts.
DArFODIIiS.,
Fbeesia
Hbliotbope
Hyacinths
LiLIUM HABBISH
LiLX OE THE VALLEy.
MiGNONKTTK
Nabcissds.
SMILAI
VIOLETS
$3 00 to(25.(
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1.00 to 4.1
2.110 to 8.1
2.00 to 4.1
2.00 to 5.1
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1.00 to 3.1
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2.110 to 4.00
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.30 to 1.00
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10.00 to 16.00
1 Oil to 4.00
.25 to 1.50
arket which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
F-OTf OTBMS COMMISSION DDjLIjISICS SJBD NEXT PAOM.
GEORGE MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
ANI> FliOKISTS* SUPPMES.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele-
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Teleplione 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
79 Lake St., Chicago, IIL
,ISTS wanting gooc
:ked and shipped
D mistake if they pla
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
S Btaoon St., Boston, Mat**
WH MAKB A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPING
fihnifift Rosea and other Flowers, carefully
) all points In Western and Middle
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIAIiTir.
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS]
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Bet. Gtli An. ud Bnidvv, NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 187S.
JHTU^ES F>\JRDV.
Wholesale and Commiaslon Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
3S West SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Y\m%
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRED. EHRET,
U/|;61esal? <;ut piow^r D?al?r
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist |
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
<^ FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13ih & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
SOLICITED.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
The Ft^ofjist's Exchange.
441
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIE
CARNATIONS,
JOBBERS IN
ISTS*
SUPPLIES.
FLORISTS'
VASES.
ALWAYS ON
I MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BosTionLnmAL AnoTiomiiBa.
W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLORIST SUPPOES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. lOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHNJ
Succassorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
I122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO. ., ||
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESiGNS.||
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale CommiBSlon Dealers in
Cut FUwers& Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'L B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 WashlnEton St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOECIlfG BUIiBS, FIORISTS' SDPPMES,
LONG'S riOKISTS' PHOTOGBAPHS.
LiBts, Terms, &c., on application.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
MII.VirATJKEE, WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specialty.
T. 3L.. ]3XXiX.iOZiBr,
Bloomsbnrs, Fa.
GBOWEB or OHOIOK
Roses, Gainations, Lilies, Smilaix,
0.0 J). Telpbonec
Seodforpricea.
Anacostia, D. C.
GrtTDE Bros, have had great success with
their roses this season. A range of houses
connecting and open from the gutterposts,
planted with Mermet, Bride, La France
and Beauty, all growing under equal con-
ditions, have done splendidly. A fine
batch of the white Swansonia has been
found very useful for design or bouquet
work. W. M.
New Carnations.
To those who will grow the newer varie-
ties of carnations the coming season for
the first time the following notes may be
of interest. Sorts such as Wm. Scott, Al-
bertini, Reynolds, etc., require more head
room on side benches than older varieties,
such as Portia, Silver Spray and Tidal
Wave. They are more vigorous in every
way, and it takes a less number to fill a
bench. With us the only one that showed
a trace of rust was Reynolds. While Al-
bertini was late in coming in bloom in the
Fall, it has made it up since. Also, by
reason of new vitality, they are easier of
propagation.
With us in a retail trade Daybreak is
still the money-maker. Customers take
more interest in new varieties and in learn-
ing their names and in asking for them.
With us at least the newer sorts do not
cross as readily as do the older ones. Wm.
Scott, for instance, bearing a great quan-
tity of pollen, is shy about ripening seed.
This seems to be the case with many of
those varieties most prolific in pollen bear-
ing-
If some varieties could be reviewed the
first season of their existence, the bench
room at least would be saved.
Utica, N. Y. Frank J. Baker.
WANTED.
A good all round man to grow roses, car-
nations, chrysanthemums and plants for
marlcet. Wages, S25.00; board, lodging and
washing. Apply
0. &. JOHNSON, Florist, Kingston, Ontario
PHILADELPHIA.
The returns from our advertising in tlie
Florist's exchange liave been very
satisfactory. We consider it an excellent
medium to reach the trade.
HENRY A. DREER.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
■pLOKIST WHO WANTS TO START IN A SMALL
-*- way.— Just the spot on the main street in
Passaic. N. J., adjoining the large cemetary inihe
rear. The house haa nine rooms, partly furnished t
barn in the rear ; rent. $35.00 per mouth ; a snjar;
man can malie money here. Apply to A. SPEER,
Passaic, N. J., or 2S College Place, H. Y.
pOR SA
population,' 20,000; Eastern Pennsylv
) Let. 10,000 ft. Blaaa, in 8 gr
s of land, dwelling, stable.
1' iorists' ExchangQ.
PftD tt A T P Seven Greenhouses. Queen
r UM. OAJvIV. Anne Cottage, all in good
condition, near depot. 15 minutes from New
York City. Terms reasonable. Address B.,
care of " Florists' Exchange."
FOR S4T/R No. 6 Weathered Boiler, 1,700
r yjo. -JiXlJU. (get of pipe, and Extension
Tank, also a quantity of Boxwood. For further
particulars apply to Cf. TECEY, 85thSt.ana2d
Aye., Bay Kidge, 1,. I., N. Y.
INHEN WRITING MENTION THE ptORIST*S EXCHANQE
A HOUSE TO LET,
With 3 Greenhouses, size, 22 x 39, and
60 sashes of Violets, in Ardsley, N. Y.
Inquire H. R. SCHOP, 2346 8th Ave,,
N. Y.
4 WRITING MENTION THE PLOR'ST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SAL,E OR TO LET.
A suitable place for a Florist or Market
Gardener, consisting' of 3J4 acres good land,
Cottage of eig-ht rooms, with dry cellar, also
Barn, Greenhouse, 80 f t. by U ft. Heated by
Weathered Hot Water Apparatus, all in good
order. Finest market in the world for disposing
of all produce, both in Summer and Winter.
The property is situated quite close to the City
of Newport, R. I. For terms, etc., address
A. PRESCOTT, BAKER,
Bellevue Avenue, Newport, R. I,
Stonewall Nurseries S Greenhouses For Sale
On account of failing health, I offer the above
property tor sale, at a bargain. There are 66acrea
of fine land, all covered with good timber, except
what is in Orchard, Vineyard and Nursery stock.
One half of land in corporate limits, and half mile
from Depot of Gulf, Colorado and Santa F6 R. R.
Good shipping facilities, stock conniats of 75,000
Peach trees, 30,000 Apples, 7,000 Plums, 8.000 Pears.
Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc., growing for delivery
this fall, majjD'ity of it contracted for now. There
is also a bearing orchard of Peaches, Pears, Plums,
Apples, etc. Large Vineyard, yielding 40 to 60
Trade can be increaseci. One Greenhouse, 11 x 40,
one 20x100, with $700.00 worth of Pots on hand.
Stock and trade in sight; will yield more this
Winter fhan price I ask for entire plant. For
further particulars, address
SAM MABSHAXiI., Mgr., Ladonia, Texas.
GRO^VBR WANTED.
A first-class man, expert in growing
Orchids, Palms, Ferns, Aquatics, and
Stove Plants. Only good reliable parties
need apply. M. J. R,, care "Florists'
Exchange."
TV ANTED.
An assistant in greenhouses, man of
good habits, one understanding grovping
of Roses ; wages, $30.00 per month.
Apply Villa Lorraine Roseries, Madison,
N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each in-
Q.ARDENER and Florist, German, sint-'le, wants
mercial place, without board preferred. 11 years ex-
perience, first class reference. Address, H Kramer,
General Post Office. New York.
SITUATION Wanted, young r
, 10 Washington. East Orange, N. J.
^ YOUNG lady desires position in retail
, e:cperlenced i
thorouehly experienced in all bran-
to management of flrst-clas:
best references, state terms. D. A., " Florists' Ex-
chea of the retail florist busi
, accustomed
CITUATION wanted, by a
^ 23 years of age, 7 yeai
2 gardener, Danish.
years experience.
W^ANTED.
Young man, some experience, to be
generally useful, inside and outside
greenhouses. Only willing and hard
worker wanted. Must be well recom-
mended for honesty and sobriety. $15.00
a month, with board, to begin with.
Steady place.
R)ED TOWERS GKEBNHOUSES,
Hackensack, N. J.
ROSE GIIOWll) WIIITED.
Wanted, a thoroughly competent man, to
take a position, as foreman, in a first-class
establishment, within a few hundred miles of
Chicago. Must be a man who can grow Roses
and Carnations ot the very best quality. Must
be temperate and thoroughly experienced and
reliable. The best of references required from
reliable growers. This will be a good an d
permanent position to a good man. Any such
who would make a change will do well to cor-
respond with us. Address *'LA FRANCE,"
care of "Florists' Exchange."
age, 7 years in this c
ie. Private place itreferred.
Park Greenhouses. 1380 Broad
Rose Buds
MERMETS. BRIDES, PERLES,
GONTIERS, NEPHETOS. . .
Fresh cut, any quantity at Sun:mer prices.
Sent C. O. D. at S3.00 per Hundred.
GEO. H, BENEDICT, G?2rr,L, Yorkville, N.Y.
X E. G. HILL & CO., ♦
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ '♦
♦ RICHMOND, INDIANA. ♦
{»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦$
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
I^"Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchange.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION fHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ASPARAGUS PLUHIOSUS NANUS.
CITX STRIXGS, 8 to 12 feet long: 50 cents eacli.
In Large or Small Quantities all the year round.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2.00.
M[. a. HUNT, Xcrrc Haute, Ind.
KL CD F=- F=- IS/I >av rNj
>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦•
ISMILAX
A SPECIALTY. ♦
Can be had by tlie
DOZEN, HUNDRED, or THOUSAND STRINGS.
E. KOFFMAN, Walden, Orange Co., N. Y.
442
The^ Florist's Exchange.
RtR[ FLORiDi \mm
Contract growing^ for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, EI,A.
YOU CAN SECUKB ALL THE
NO^ELXI ES
or this s
r advertised
"W. A. MANDA,
The Universal HorticuHural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE. N.J.
WHEN WRITING hENTION THP FLORIST'S EKCHANGr
Bedding Plants
LET US PKICE TOUR
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake View, Mass.
COL_E\JS.
30,000 ColeuR, Verschaflfeltii and Golden
Bedder (true); 10,000 Coleus, assorted in 50
varii^ties, fine plants, pot ^rown, ready now,
$20.00 per lUOO. Cash with order.
C. F. FAIliFIELD, Florist,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
COLTJ]VIBIiL.
' yellow COI.EUS that will t
very useful
used it for llii-
JEFFREY & SOJ*J,
<iueeiiH Co., I.. I., N. Y.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
50,000 PANSIES,
StroDK Plants, from open-ground , good
strain, last Fall transplanting.
$1 25 per 100; or^io.oo per looo.
Smilax, from 2 in. Pots, at f 1.50 per 100.
ADOLPH FROST. Cortland, N. Y.
GIANT PANSIES, "^'"^^Irilfio^;;. ""•'
Victoria, Cardinal,
A'>IP KLO I'SIS V EITCHII, 1 rear, strong, dor-
mant plants, $8.00 per 100.
VARIEGATED VINCA, (Periwinltic) extra
stronR, fine for Cemetery vase:-, $15.00 per 100.
niAKlE LOUISE VIOLETS, Mronc clumps,
free from spot, $5.00 per 100.
A to V S I A (Lemon Verbena) R. cuttinRS, $1 50 a 100.
itrODf: plants, $6.00 a 100.
per 100: $15.00 per 1000.
World's Ifiiir Pnm
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
■*^-"lSl.01'SlS VE
t plants, $8.00 per 100,
FEVERFEW, The Gem R. .
liUCO BOOK, Worcester, Mass.
ANY FLORIST or MARKET GARDENER who has
not received our new DESCRIPTIVE and WHOLE-
SALE LISTS for 1894, can have them free on
application, if they will state they SAW THIS NOTICE
IN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
PETER HENDERSON & CO.
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York.
MCUI OADC n niifCDC Best in the Market, per
HClf UArC rLUlffClfO lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wire^vork, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at loir prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAIi DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
flnish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
I. HERRMINII,
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & CO., H^L.. ...... .T^
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. and exporters of
BULBS AND PLANTS
Are open to close contracts in small and large quantities. Price List now ready.
SINCLE TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS
IN FIVE SEPARATE COLORS,
Per [GO - - - - .$5.00.
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK.
PANSIES. DAISIES.
$15.00 per lOUO. Medium eJze plants will bloom
in May. fS.OO per 1000 by ex.; 60 cte. per 100 by
mail ; they are all large flowering, beautiful colore
and sure to please.
Yellow and White Pansy Planta, medium size,
$5.00 per 1000. ;
Pansy Seed. Pure White, $1.00 per pkt. 2,600
serdB. Large Yellow, Black Eye, $1.00 per ptt.,
2,600 seeds.
Snowflake Daislea, fine plants $2.00 per 100.
Fine German Strain of Large Double Daisies,
White aBd Pink. $2.0u per 10(3; many of the flowers
are double the size of Snowflake. Cash with order.
L. B. 264. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
BLUE POINT, N. Y.
Your paper is, without doubt, llie one tliat 13e'
York wanted twenty years at,'o. It does more roo
in onr trade than any paper ever publishec
Wishing you lasting success, etc.
GEO. T. SCHTJNEMAN.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS.
We offer an A No. I strain of these at greatly reduced prices-
Singles, i'n Finest Mixture $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000
Singles, in separate colors, as Scarlet, Crimson,
Pink, White, Yellow, Orange $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000
LILIUM AURATUM.
7 to 9 in.. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 | 11 to 13 in. .$10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1000
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS.
Dormant bulbs, 20 varieties $1.50 per doz. ; $13.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
6 to 8 in $0.75 per doz. ; $5.00 per 100 | 8 to 10 in. . .$1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100
10 to 12 in $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100.
if you have not received a copy of the Springri^dition of I UCllDV A HDCCD DUMa n*
ourTradeLiatadviaeus; ItwiIIbetuyuurlmeieat. I HCNKT A. DHEcH, Pltlla.! Pa.
BOILERS
a r Substantial -Safe.
S-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
ModernHot-Water Healing
These Boilers have a high reputation for Stannchnpss, Dnrability
and Safety, and are GREAT COAL SAVERS. Miuimmn Friction and
Maximum Velocity only obtained byVERTtCAL WATER CIRCULATION,
Send for new 150-page book giving full particulars and a great
deal of valnable information on modern Heating and Ventilation,
■with plana and tables for correct bot-water work. Mailed free.
Addiesa HERENDEEN MFG. CO.. g JOHN STREET, BEHEVA, N.Y.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
8G No. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES. CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHCN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Lincoln, Domi-
nation, M. Wanamaker, Mrs. Whilldin,
Miss Kate Brown, Rooted Cuttings,
$1.50. Plants, from 2}^ inch pots, $3.00
per 100. Other good sorts, in 20 varie-
ties, 5 of a sort, per 100, same price.
COLEUS. Golden Bedder and
Crimson Verschaffeltii, "grown cool,
and free from mealy bug."
Rooted Cuttings, $1.00. Plants,
from 33^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.
DAVID SCOTT, Fredonia, N.Y.
WHEN WRITIMG MENTION -HE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
500 ENGLISH IVIES.
3 years, i^A in. pots, must be sold to make room, at
SIO.OO per lOOi 4 iu. M-UJ per 100.
Draoieiia rndiTisn, 0 inch SZOOOalOO
Viiiea Voi-icgata,2"^inrh 4.00 "
Onychium Jiiponicuiii. 2^inch 3.50 "
AsBortcil Ferns, 2>^ Inch 3.50 "
Cobsea sjcanilens, 41nch 5.00 "
GeraniiiinB, 4J^ inch pots, m bud and flowt^r.
Double Grant SIO.OO a 100
Beauty De Poitevine 10.00 "
Bay Kldge 1000 "
Callfornioa , 1000 "
Gloria De Franee 10.00 "
Pouv. neMirande 10.00 "
I.aPurite 1000 "
KoenlgaOlga 10.00 "
Hyhli 10.00 ••
Caiiuns, nicely started in 4 inch pots.
Dwarf French, assorted ? 8.00 a 100
Mme. Crozy 10.00 "
Bhemanii li'.OO "
Jules Chretien 10.00 "
AlphonseBouvler 15.00 "
Francois Crozy ».' 0 "
Mrs. Sarah Hill 20 00 "
Cnlniliiini E>culeiitiiMi. 4 Inch pots.
Bnlbs.Sto Oinohes in circumtevence.... ,$10.00 a 100
7to 5 " " 4i^ in. pots.. 12.00 "
" 9 to 10 " " .5 '■ .. 15.00 "
" ntol2 " ^ " 6 " .. 2.50a<loz
All Goods seiit CO. D.
FORBES & WILSON.
3J0 Plmliing Ave., - Long Island I'ity, X. Y.
JOHN C. URE,
FLORIST,
ARGYLE,
ILL.
Shade Trees, Shrubs, Herbaceous
Plants and General Greenhouse
Stock a Specialty
10,000 HYDRANGEAS.
Mostly OTAKSA and RED BEAXCH.
Fine stock, 6 inch $6.00 per 100
" 3 " 5 00 "
" 2 " 8.50 "
LARGE PALMS and DECORATIVES
from WORLD'S FAIR.
RUSTIC IVORK,
Including Large Stands, Bridge "Work
and Summer Houses constructed.
ARGYLE is T miles north of Chicago,
roiiohed by Evanstoii branch ot M. & St. Paul
Knilway, or cable on North Clark street.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCKANCr.
/EEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI, No. 23.
NEW YORK, MAY S, 1894.
One -Dollar Per Year,
PITCHER & MANDA.
ORCHIDS
Stove? Greenhouse and Hardy
PLANTS
Vegetable and Flower
SEEDS AND BULBS
FLORISTS' FORGING BULBS.
We are now ready to book import orders [August and
September delivery) for
I^ILY-OF-THE-VALLEY, ROMAN HYACINTHS,
HIGHEST QUALITY, = = = LOWEST PRICES.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
A FEW THINGS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYING AT THIS TIME:
Caladium Esculentum, 1 to 3 in. diam per lOO.
2to3 " "
3to4 "
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, fine stock, per 1000, $9.00 '[
L, Auratum, 7 to 9.
9 ton.
L. •' 11 to 13
L. Bubrum, 7 to 9
L. Album, 9toll
Gladioli, Fine Mixed
Extra Fine Mixed
" Light colors
per 100.. $1.26; per
" .. 1.40:
" .. 1.76;
and White " .. 2.60;
CROZT'S CANNAS, varieties and prices on application.
.83.60
. 7.00
.10.00
. 1.25
. 6.50
,. 8.60
.13.60
. 7. SO
,.13.50
.10,00
.12.50
,.15.00
,,20.00
WE are now located at 68 LAKE STREET, where, as soon as we
can get our stocks in order, we shall be in better shape than ever to
attend to all orders for Florists' Supplies, etc. "We are now booking orders for
ROMAN HYACINTHS,
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS,
and all other FRENCH BULBS.
ALSO
■UU-TZ' OF THE -\7"-A.XjILiE-Z"
and. XuTZJTKJl^ H-A-ieiaiSII.
If you have never tried our Harrisii you should do so now. There are
none better. REMEMBER OUR NEW ADDRESS.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
LILHJM CANDIDUM,
(Large Flowering),
LILIUM HARRISII,
(Bermuda Easter Lily),
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,
(Bermuda Grown),
VON SION and PAPER ^VHITE NARCISSUS.
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA,
(Home-grown, under glas=;),
SPIR-^EA JAPONICA,
DUTCH FORCING and BEDDING HYACINTHS
and TULIPS.
' The Imported Bulbs offered in this List will be selected from the stock of the most
reliable growers in Germany, France, Holland and Belgium.
■When sendi]
of Bulbs, please state ciuantiti<
■• XS. IVEo.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
RIST'SEXCHnNGE
We Supply
Spring Bylbs,
Gycas Leaves,
Fall Bulbs.
Azalea
Doolfoto *°^ Fern Dishes for Dinners,
DQoKulu Decorations, Receptions, School
Commencements, Bon Voyage,
etc. purposes, in many pleasing styles, plain
and fancy, of Wicker, Willow, natural,
gilt or bronzed, Raffia, Celluloid, Silver
and Gold Metal, etc., at liigh and low
prices, all cheap for their cost ; compare
our Fall trade list.
Dliotin Hanging Baskets, 8 inch bowl, at
riUolIu 50C. each, 10 inch, at Soc, 12 inch,
at $i.oo, 15 inch, at $1.50 ; Rustic
Stands for larger decorative plants, 18 inch
high, at 90c. each, 22 inch high, at $1.00,
26 inch high, at $1.10, 30 inch high, at
$1.20 each.
(Sago Palm), natural
prepared, equal to
fresh cut in appearance,
according to size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 6oc.
and 75c. each.
IlllinOrtelleS, $^^'75' the" dozen, natural
yellow, $2.00 ; Cape-
flowers, best, $1.00 the lb,, second size,
60c. the lb. ; Wheat Sheaves, Wire
Designs, Wire, Foil, Picks, Wax Paper,
and all other Florist Supplies quoted in
our illustrated Trade List, mailed free.
for Decoration Day in
rich assortment of
tasteful designs:
Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc.,
in green or while foliage.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Hew York.
Metal Desips,
We allow lo per cent,
discount for prompt
Casti, except when
prices are quoted ^et.
Tuberoses, good firsts,
$3.50, fine seconds,
$5.00 the 1000 ; Cal-
adium Esculent, $6.00 the 100 ; Gladio-
lus in prime mixture, $10.00 the 1000;
Dahlias and other bulbs see list.
Now is the time to send us
your list for appraisement
before the rush of Spring
Sales keeps you too busy. Roman Hy-
acinths, Lily of the Valley, Double
Yellow Narcissus, Lilium Harrisii,
Longiflorum and Candidum, Paper-
whites, Freesia, Calla Lily and Spiraea
are our great specialties. Our prices are
reasonable for the best goods.
and Rhododendron plants for
fall delivery, in the best Ghent
grown quality, at prices according
to size, from 35c. and 40c. a plant upwards, in
assorted cases of the best market sorts only.
ClP TfOQ nil Insecticide ; sure death to
rll lluB UN, all insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Price, Quart Tins, $1.00 ; Gal-
lon Tins, $3.25.
Ulufvin OiiIhUiiv 1^'lls Mildew radically.
Virgin OUlpHlir, used extensively by
o ' the best Rose growers.
10 lbs., $1.00; bags of no lbs., $5-5°;
lbs., fio.oo.
Tuesdays and Fridays,
of assorted Plants and
Bulbs. Address all
auction matters to 205 Greenwich Street.
Auction Sales,
444
The Klorist's Exchange,
Tr*TT^/TVT/> TJ * CM/'lT'l^Ci lOinchboivl S10.00J)oz.
IYIJOIIL OA\3JlLI> 1 O ISinchbowl 13 00 '
VERBENA BASKETS "r ::z ::::
_ __- ^-, -m-^-m-Tr -o-» /->. ABRATUm Doz. Sl.OO : 100, S6.00
I I I \/ |_> I 11 IJ ^ RUBRUM 1.00; " e.OO
lyllyl rfUlvriO KOSEUM 1.00; " 6.00
M^*-'^ A J_^V^ JUJ-»«^ ALBUM " 1.50; " 8.00
BLANCH FERRY SWEET PEA/^t
GLADIOLI, Mixed, p^-^ ooo $1000
TUBEROSES ^°- ^' ^^-^^ ' ^°- ^' ^^-^^ p^** ^^^^
IM. ELLIOTT & SONS, SlTsB Dey Street, NEW YORK.
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT VDUHEFD.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO., PHILA. PA.
WHEW WBITIWO
♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»<
: BURPEE'S I
: SEEDS 1
I Philadelphia. «
» Wholesale Price List for Florists 4
^ and Market Gardeners. ^
WHEN WRITING IWFNTlOri "HE T-ORIPT'S EXCHT
No. 427-9 SANsaME Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUARTERS "FOR
CALIFORNIA -GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flo'wer Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY RIILB^
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices. '
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
"We offer the above quantity in strong, well established plants, from 3 and 4 inch pots. This
stock must not be confounded with dormant pieces or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. For a general list
refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all the
desirable novelties of the season, including the grand New G-erman variety, Konigin Charlotte.
Per 100 Per 100
trtiii CahiiZiB 15.00
irqui-ie Arthur de
L'Aisle 10.00
Nai-.ly Fere 16.00
~ - ~ " .15.00
Sladame Crozy
Alphonse Bouvier.
Paul Marquant
Capt. P. de Suzzoni
Florence Vaughan.
..10.00
, 10.00
.15.00
.35.00
Professor Geri
ry St.
Charles Heiider
Paul Brnant 20.00
Admiral Gervais 15.00
Comtesse de L'Kstoile. .15.00 An
Chas. Dippe 15.00 Jiaroiiiie I>e Sandrans.. .111.00 So
Baroiino DeKenoivardy 8.00
Per 100
Edward Michel 13.00
Francois Maire 12.00
Geoffrey St. Hillaire.... 8.00
.1. Xhoiuayer 20.00
Mrs. Sarah Hill 15.00
15.00 Mr. Cleveland 15.00
stadt 16.00
Deuil de St. (irevy 15.00
Explorateur Craiiipbel.. 15.00
Gustav Sennholz, (true)
distint 15.00
Maurice Mussy 16.00
26.00 Stadtgartner Sennholz. .16.00 Mile. Liabaud 12,00
" " ■ 8.00 Nelly Howdeii 8.00
" ncess Lusignani. ..... 12.00
lection 15.1.0
venir de Jeanne
Charreton 8.00
Statuaire Fulconis 8.00
8.00
lite Horace de Choi-
seaul 10.00 Trocad
Duchess <le Montenard. 12.110 "Ventur
K. Chevreul 13.00
Enfant du Rhone 10.00
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5.50
Among Cro/.y's New Cannas of this season Paul Sigrist is undoubtedly the most distinct
and striking novelty. "We are the only American house offering this variety to i he trade this
season. In genera; habit similar to Mad. Crozy, but of a bright crimson color, nearly as rich as
Alphonse Bouvier, with a very broad golden yellow border; stock limited, «2.50 each.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHEN WRITING M
WATER HYACINTH.
$3.00 per 100;
$20.00 per 1000.
E.vpress paid to any part of the TJnilcd States.
CASH "WITH OKDER.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
FtOR FT'S EXCHANGe
ilOO, delivered.
CRINUM KIRltll, 9 to 2(1 inches circumfer-
ence, $9.00 per 100. All perfect bulbs.
AMARYJLl.IS EQUESTltE, (A. Regina).
6 to 10 inches eircumterencc, $4,00 iJerlOO: $(5.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all Amaryllis
ZEPHYRANTHES ATAMASCO, fine culti-
vated bulfcis, $4,00 per 1000.
Seeds of NymphseiL Zniizibnrcnsis nzuren
and N. Dt-nrntn, *3 00 per ounce; 25 cts.
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antcnio.Fla.
[HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,!
I 4-13 East 34tli Street, (
! Near Lung Islaud Ferry, N EW YORK, j
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES. •
Extra large size, per 1000, SS.OO. *
ASTER SEED. |
All kinds and coloi-s at reasonrtble prices. •
lirCE I.IST FREE ON APPLICATION.!
BULBS AND PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
SUMMER DELIVERY.
PBEESIAS, Lir.. lONGI-
FLOKUMS. CALLAS, GEM
FAT^tAS, AMABYLI-IS, CALl-
CORNIA BULBS, Brodiajas,
IS, Kritillarias, TREE FEEN
STEMS, AUSTBALIAN PALM SEEDS.
Send for our NEW PRICE MST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Estahlialied 1876
3 EXCHANGE
t«yDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Plants, .
Requisites,
the best at
prices. TRADE LIST
Issued quarterly, mailed
Bulbs and
T. ey are
the lovFeat
Philadelphia.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs,
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 Mirket Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Keg. Cable Address ; BeForest PMla.
Price lists on application.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORiST'b (EXCHANGE
13 .A. XX i:. X .A. S5
25 v!iiieties, 7.5 cents per doz.: $6.00 per 1(X).
In clumps or single tubers, flue quality.
OXALIS BULBS, 4 varieties, per 100, 81.00.
aiAUElEA VINE tubers, per 100, J3.00.
ANNA Kot)USta, per 100, $5.00.
CASH WITH ORDER.
MRS. JAS. S. SNEDEKER,
Hillside Avenue, WHITE PLAINS, N. Y,
; WE SELL SEEDS, l
{Special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
LWEEBER & DON, S
S -etl Merchants and Growers, \
114- Chambers Si., - NEW YORK. W
3 EXCHANGE
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Sweet Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Pepper
Address: HENRY HESS, CockeysvllU, Md.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Suiiinier
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSTEN,
IMPORTER.^^^^k.
S Coenties Slip, New York.
BOOK FOR
KCORISXS'
Just out. Send for it.
scarlet, lavender, purple and mixed, eacli, per
trade plit., 25 cts.; 5 for gl.OO. Mignon, Soston
J-lorists' and Semple A.sters, white, eacli, per
trade pkt., 25 cts.
Queen of England and ^Iba JHCagnifica^ best
wiiities, oz., 15 cts.; lb., $1.50. Cardinal, best
darli red, oz., 10 cts.; lb., 86 cts. EcUford's
Mixture, oz., 10 cts.; J< lb., 26 ots.; lb., 90ots.
Vaughan'8 Prise JUixture, oz., 15 cts.; lb.,
$1.60. Oood Mixed, all colors, % lb., 15 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.
FOR OTHER F10T?ER SEEDS i?,p'^fi'e's,Buib8
Plants, etc., etc., see our JSooJc for Florists,
sent free on application with business card.
N. T. Tel., 3610 H. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111.
V/;^^«f YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.
rBE FIOBIST'S EXCHANGE
Sox ess,
CHICAGO.
The Klortst's Exchanoe.
445
Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Lily Flowers From Bermuda,
Editor Florists^ Exchaiwe:
I have observed in late issues of your
paper several articles bearing on the ques-
tion of " Lily Flowers from Bermuda,"
written, evidently, with the purpose of
creating a prejudice among florists against
certain Bermuda growers of Lilium Har-
risii.
I had purposed taking no notice of the
articles, relying upon my standing with
the leading dealers in the trade, but my
name having been referred to in the one
and maliciously implied in the other, com-
pels me, in justice to myself, to make this
explanation.
The writer of the article in your issue of
March 31, from Bermuda, emulates the
quality of the ostrich in endeavoring to
hide his face, yet leaving other visible
marks. It is well known in Bermuda and
to the trade that my name and "Sunny-
Lands" are identical, and the clumsy at-
tempt to couple "Sunny-Lands" with
another party is too thinly disguised to
deceive any one at all acquainted in Ber-
muda.
In the article in your paper of April 21 it
would seem to be the intent of the Ber-
muda writer to stigmatize all who ship or
sell lily bulbs as frauds. It might be, per-
haps, a pleasing fancy for that writer to
imagine that he was the "honorable" lily
grower of Bermuda ; and were he repre-
senting or speaking for himself alone, the
gratification might be afforded him, but
being only the mouthpiece of others, it is
well to let the trade in the United States
know that the animus of the whole matter
is apparent, when they are made aware
that these attacks on me arise from my
repeated refusals, for some two or three
years past, to enter into some of their pro-
posed combinations.
In the article of March 31 mention is
made of a number of shippers of Bermuda
lilies. Why was it that the name of one
who is said to have shipped the largest lot
was omitted ? It is known that the visibla
supply of that party was but small, and
the inference is that he was assisted in his
supplies by friends and sympathizers,
both near and far. Your correspondent
certainly would not desire or wish to have
it understood that any of his relatives or
friends were engaged in what he desig-
nates "a fraudulent business."
In reference to these same articles to
which I have alluded, in a local Bermuda
paper, whose columns for some reason are
open to this same writer, it is stated that a
certain party "is the man who has been
fighting for years to put a stop to shipping
lily bulbs," and his cnief argument is that
it cannot be carried on successfully with-
out otherwise weakening and injuring: the
bulbs which will be sent to the United
States for sale, and that he was the first of
the lily growers who resorted to the prac-
tice (now getting so common) of cutting
off the lily buds on the growing plants in
order to give so much the more nourish-
ment to the bulb.
Anything more absurdly paradoxical or
inane, I have never observed. In one
sentence, stating that to cut the lily buds
and ship them weakens and injures the
bulbs ; and in the next, that to cut off the
lily buds, gives nourishment to the bulbs.
Perhaps the exponent of such sublima-
ted egotism can explain the peculiar pro-
cess, by which in one case the cutting off
of the buds nourishes the bulbs, and in the
other ensues to the transaction of "a
fraudulent business." To use a botanical
phrase his course savors of anfractuosity.
I would further say that the whole tenor
of these articles relating to lily flowers
from Bermuda, is indicative of a dis-
ordered and jealous imagination and
frame of mind.
Personally, I can state without egotism,
and as one of the largest bulb dealers in
Bermuda, with somewhat of a scientific
knowledge of plants, that I have watched
carefully what would best aid their de-
velopment, and also protect them from
disease or parasitic attacks, to which they
are very liable. For several years I have
given close attention to raising the bulbs,
and never attempted to make any sale of
flowers ; but observing that the represent-
atives of New York dealers in Bermuda,
and others were making a regular business
of selling the buds, I concluded, about
three years ago, to flll some of the orders
from visitors to Bermuda and others.
As to the sales of Bermuda buds inju
ring, in any way, the local trade In New
York and Brooklyn, I think it has rather
the opposite effect, for the lilies are largely
purchased (or are so in all that I have ever
sold), by tourists in Bermuda, and others
who have previously visited there. The
large majority of whom are persons of
wealth and social standing, and the scat-
tering of these flowers throughout the
United States acts as a helpful advertise-
ment, and causes an increased inquiry for
Harrisii bulbs.
In closing, I would state that every bulb,
bud, or flower, grown or handled by me, is
in my own na/me or trade mark " Sunny-
Lands," and not through any go betweens.
I have never in the past, nor shall I in the
future, deviate from this rule, let others in
the business do as they think best. For
the rest, I will leave the quality of the
bulbs that I supply, to the honest judg-
ment of my customers.
Theodore Outerbeidse.
Sunny-Lands, Bermuda.
[The article in our issue of March 31, was
not written by any one in Bermuda, and
no attempt was made in that article to
place the blame otherwise than where it
rightly belongs. Through a typographical
error a comma preceded the word " Sunny-
lands," instead of a semi-colon, hence our
correspondent's inference.
The writer of the foregoing communica-
tion studiously ignores the articles on the
subject appearing in our issue of March
2i, page 332. He will there flnd the theory
propounded in the second last clause of
his letter thoroughly exploded. The dis-
semination of interior grades of lily flowers
throughout the country will never act as a
stimulus to trade, but the reverse, which
fact is borne out by the decreased demand
for Harrisii bulbs the present season, and
the strenuous efforts put forth by each of
the Bermuda growers to obtain orders.
It is the shipment to the "others " which
our correspondent admits in the conclud-
ing sentence of his third last paragraph,
that is doing the damage, and not that to
the tourists.
The pernicious practice should be stopped
without further loss of time ; action in this
direction, and not wordy conflicts, is what
is necessary to bring about salutary
effects,— Ed.]
A Description of Oscar Bredon,
Eiitiir Florists' Bxcnanae:
Dear Sir: — We desire to say tha,t we
have obtained a description of Oscar
Bredon from Harman, Burr & Co., of
Darien, N. Y., upon whom he called. The
description is as follows: ''Theparty repre-
senting himself as Oscar Bredon is a (mer-
man about forty-Hve years old, light com-
plexion, about 5 feet, 7 or 8 Inches tall,
very bad impediment in speech, wears
glasses, appears to be near-sighted, scar on
bridge of nose. This man claims to hail
from Erfurt^ Germany." Please publish
this description of the man so that he may
be recognized by any florist upon whom he
may call. In a previous letter we took oc-
casion to write to you regarding this man,
who is traveling through the country rep-
resenting himself as having been employed
by our firm, he has no connection whatso-
ever with us and is a cheap fraud, pure
and simple. Yours truly,
Peter Henderson & Co.
CYCAS REYOLUTA
We have just received a fine importation of Cycas Kevoluta stems in
prime condition, which we offer in sizes from 3 inches to 24 inches high,
weighing from 1 to 60 lbs. each, at 15c. per lb. This price holds good
for orders received on or before May 20th.
HENRY A. DRBER, 714 Chestnut St., PHIL,A., PA.
WHEN WRtT.Ain >ij|TNTtON THEFLORIST-.SEXCHAWQf
QUBSXIOIV BOX.
OFBN TO AIAj. answers SOLICITED FBOM
THOSE "WHO KNOW.
Violets.
Will you kindly inform me how deep the
soil on the benches needs to be for violets f
Also, would a rich garden spot be a suita-
ble place to put the plants for the Sum-
mer ? How should the soil for the beeches
be prepared} and what manure should be
used? A. B. C.
ANSWER.
The best soil for violets is a heavy clay
loam, liberally enriched with old thor-
oughly rotted cow manure. The deeper
the bench the better — and best of all no
bench at all. A solid border, if possible, is
the thing. Avoid bottom heat. If your
bench has flue or pipes below, better run a
risk of frost than build a fire. A rich gar-
den spot would be just the place to grow
the plants during the Summer. If you
have facilities water freely during dry, hot
weather. Partial shade is a benefit. Keep
the soil well cultivated. Plant twelve
inches apart each way, and never let the
soil get dry and hard. C. S. W.
100,000 VERBENAS.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.
Fine pot plants, $2 60 per 1 00; $20 per 1 000. Rooted Cuttings, $ 1 .00 per 1 00; $8.00 per 1 000.
■» NO RUST OR TWILDEin^. le-
Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. . . .
We are the largest groTvers of Verbenas in the country, our sales reacliing last year
S15,500. Our plants this yearfuUy equal, if not surpass, any we have ever grown.
_J. L,. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
SINGLE TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS
IN FIVE SEPARATE COLORS,
Per lOO - - - - $5.00.
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK.
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVEUS,
DAItLEDOUZB BROS., Flatbush, N. Y.
W A IVTPn TO EXCHANGE Colens. assorted
" ■"'■♦ * ^" rooted cuttings, mostly trans-
planted. Double Alyssum. for Violets. Marie
liOulse; Carnations. Silver Spray, Garfield. Grace
Wilder. A. G. THIBLE, Waynesboro, Pa.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
PLANTS, t
strong and T
stocky, $3.60 I
per 1000. X
PETER J. SGHUUR, Kalamazoo, Mich, f
CELERY:
VEGETABLE PLANTS
CHEAP FOR CASH.
TOMATOES. — Acme, Perfection, Dwarf,
Champion, Extra Early Advance, 75c. per 100;
$6.00 per 1000.
CABBAGE Jersey Wakefield, Early Sum-
mer, 35c. per lOO ; $3.00 per 1000, all transplanted.
Alsoa fliieslrain of PANSIBS, at $2.00 per )00.
GEKANIBM.-Mad. Salleroi, aj^ inch, $3.00
per 100 ; 4 inch, $5.00 per 100.
H. WESTOTf, Hempstead, N. Y.
MAMAN COCHET
The best Tea Kose of the importation of '93.
la color it is on i he style of Cntharine Mermet,
but deeper. The buds are more beautiful and
of extra large size, a strong- grower, and per-
fectly free from Mildew. A superb rose.
Price, 5 inch pots S5 OOperdoz.
4 inch pots 30 00 per 100.
3 inch pots 18 00 per 100.
3K inch pots 15 00 per 100.
Cash with order.
JOIII9 COOK, 318 N. Charles St.,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
The Best Only. Terms Cash.
Rooted Cuttings, 35 cts. per doz. ; $S.00 per
100. Special prices for large lots for May and
June delivery.
MR. Geo. D. Millet, Andover, Mass., aays, in
sending hia second order: "The 'mums were the
finest cuttings I hSLYQ ever received, and not one of
them has died."
JOHN CURWEN, Villa Nova, Pa.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUM CHAS.DAYIS
The grand yellow Morel. Strong plants from
2!^ In. pols, *2.00 per doz.; $12 per 100, post free.
X. H. SPAUI^DIISO, Oraiigre, N. J.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By usinp; one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
Exchange, with the naine of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., H.Y.
SPECIAL OFFER
Verbenas, perlOO. 1000.
Mammoth, in bud and bloom $3 00 $35 00
Gen'I Collection " " 2 60 32 00
Atreratuin,
Blue and wblte, in bud and bloom 3 00
ColeUBf
In SO flue sorts, 2^ »ncb pots SCO 25 00
3 " 500 4000
per 100
Cuphea, 2J-4 inch pots ....¥4 00
DaiHiea, Snowcrest, 21-2inGta pots. 4 00
FuciiBiR) double and single, 21-2 inch pots 4 00
" 31-2 inch pots.... 8 00
FaiuianUBUtilis, fine plants ..$15.00 to 60 00
Pelarffoniuins, 3inchpot3 8 00
4 inch pots 12 00
SaWin Spleadeusand Win. Bediiian, 2Mp> 4 00
PnoHiesT transplanted 3 00
Geraniums, cut leaf, 3inch pots 5 00
Gazanias, 21-2inchpota. 4 00
Cobea Scandeiis* 3 Inch pots 6 00
Roses, H.P„ bud and bloom, 5 inch pots 25 00
" Tea, bud and bloom, 4 inch pots 15 00
CHBYSANTHEMTJMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W.H. Lincoln, Potter Palmer, Exquisite.
J. R. Pitcher. Jessica. Vivian Morel, B. G. Hill,
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Pettier, L.C. Price, Marpruerlte
Graham, and fiO other (rood varieties, from 2H
inch, $3.50 and $4 00 per 100.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF OTHEB TARIETIES.
CARNATIONS. ""'•"Jo^/d'"stock.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
100 1000
Edna Graiff $6 00
William >cott, Mrs. E. Reynolds^
Purdue, Spartan 5 00
Western Pride and Blanche 3 00
fiew Jersey 4 00
Daybreak ....300 20 00
Lizzie ftlcGoTran, Portia. Aurora*
B. K. Bliss, Grace Wilder 2 00 IS 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, H.Y.
446
'Fhe^ Florist's Exchange.
50,000 PANSIES,|SEED TRADE REPORT.
Strong Plants, from open ground, good
strain, last Fall transplanting. ■
$1.25 per loo; Of $10.00 per looo.
Smilax, from 2 in. Pots, at $1.50 per 100.
ADOLPH FROST. Cortland. N. Y.
PANSIES
THE JENNINGS STRMN.
PANSY S£:£D, yellow or ivhiie, $1.00 per
packet of 3500 seeds.
New Crop Seed, Ready June 31.
Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. 254-. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
In Bud and Bloom
CAN BE SHIPPED BY FREIGHT.
10,000 Geraniums la all leading: named
varieties, out of i inch pots at g6.0() per 100
Petunias, Dreer's Double, 4 in., $6.00 per ll^O
Imp. Geraniums, double, 4 in.. $7,110 per
100. Mignonette, 4 in., $6.00 per 100. Helio-
trope, i in., $6.00. Begonia Metallica, 4 in.,
$7.00. Double Stocks, 4 in., $7.00 per lOU.
Cobaja, 4 in., $7.00 per 100. Fuchsias, 6 in.,
S15.00 perlno. Antliericum Picturatum, 4 in.,
$7.00 per 100. Verbenas, 3 in., $3.00. Petunias,
singrle, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Dusty Miller, 3 in'.,
$3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage, 4 in., $6.00 per 100.
Ooleus, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Pansies, in bloom,
S3.50 per 100. Cabbage, Egg-, Pepper and
Tomato Plants, prices on application.
CASH WITH ORDER.
WM. J. CHINNICK, TKENTOJf, U.J.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSm. LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping, strong plants from
2 in. pots, in bad and bloom. This is positively the
best selling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the marfeet. We grew 16,000
lasfcyeap in Sj^ and 1 inch pots -for marketing and
were sold out' completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist should grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 60 cents in stamps for a sample plant in
full bloom from 4 in. pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for circular.
Prices: — Plants from 2 in, pots, in bud, $2.50 per
doz.; $4.00 per 26 ; $12.00 per 100. Cash with order.
I^IIHCOX^N I, NEKK, Klorl'st,
4010 Butler St., Pittsbnrs^li, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES.
Betscher strain, fine stocky plants, $3.00 per
100; $15.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
100 1.000
D.aybreak $3 50 30 00
McGowan, Silver Spray, Portia,
Garlleld and American Fla$:. 135 $10 00
Tidal Wave and Nellie Lewis. 3 00 15 00
Smilax, strong' 3 inch stock 15 00
Geraniums, rooted cuttings,
named 1 50 13 5(J
Petunias, rooted cuttings, Dreer's,
named 3 00
Chrysanthemums, rooted cut-
ting:s, named 3 00
Goleus, rooted cuttings 90 7 00
Alternanthera, XX strong: 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong- 2 inch at $3.50
per 100 ; 3J^ and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Strawberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Befscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
Wh£h Wh IING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
■ interested iO'ttiis column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change.. 170 Fulton St., N. y.
European N.otes.
French Bnlbs.
The anticipations of February re-
specting Koman liyaciuths, etc., are not
likely to be realized, and to-day it looks as
if bulbs of 12-15 centimeters would be even
scarcer tban last year. The cause is, of
course, the disastrous drought and excep-
tional heat of the past four weeks. Up to
the moment of mailing these notes no rain
has been reported from that district. As a
consequence the bulbs are ripening off pre-
maturely, and, while there will not be any
lack of the sizes adapted for extra early
forcing, the larger sizes, provided there is
the usual demand from America, will fully
realize last year'srates. The demand from
England is certain to be much smaller
than last year, -and this may ease matters
somewhat, but no relief can be expected
from any change in the weather that may
now take place ; on the contrary, in some
of the hot and early fields much mischief
would result from any great fall of rain.
Flowtek Seeds in France are mainly
grown in the -small gardens near the Basses
Alpes, and the fields are usually well sup-
plied with water from the canal. This
year the supply of water has already fallen
short, owing to the drought of 1893, and
the limited fall of snow during the past
Winter. As a result of this deficiency
many kinds that are sown in the Spring in
the places where they are to bloom are
having a very bad time. Phloxes, sapon-
arias, and others of a similar nature are
doing very badly. Pansies also have per-
ished in many places both in France and
Germany, while Sweet peas, that at one
time promised a very large surplus, are
now having a hard struggle for existence.
The English growers of the above are
rather more fortunate, as rainy and cooler
weather is reported from all the principal
seed growing districts. If France and
Germany are equally fortunate during the
next week about half a crop may be ex-
pected. Nasturtiums are now being sown
in England, and the rains just noted will
give them a good start. French growers
are demanding such exorbitant prices for
growing these that the supply from that
country is likely to be much smaller than
usual.
While on the subject of flower seeds at-
tention may be directed to two of the lead-
ing features of the London Spring exhibi-
tions. And first, cinerarias ; the palm for
these must certainly be awarded to James
& Son for a strain which .approaches
nearer to perfection both in habit of plant
and size and form of fiower every year.
Many of the plants bore immense heads of
bloom with the individual flowers measur-
ing 3| inches in diameter, the petals vary-
ing from % to ^ of an inch in width, while
the brilliancy and variety of the colors
both in the selfs and ringed varieties are
indescribably beautiful. The plants are
always very dwarf and robust, and the
secret lies in careful selection and the
method of cultivation. The temperature
of the houses in which they are growu dur-
ing the Winter is kept as low as possible
short of actual freezing, and the houses
are plentifully supplied with light. Mr.
Douglas, the auricula grower, also ex-
hibited a fine strain with smaller flowers
but immense heads of bloom that were
very effective, while Eckford, of sweet pea
fame, has a strain intermediate in size and,
habit between the above. |
Primula sinensis next claims attention. ^
The cultivation of this plant has reached a
high state of perfection, in England and
this improvement is particularly notice-
able in the fern leaved section. All readers
of the Florists' Exchange are doubtless
well acquainted with a variety named The
Queen, remarkable for the enormous size,
massive subsiance and elegantly twisted
"and fringed form of its flowers, but the
fact that it is a very shy seeder has pre-
vented its being more widely distributed-'
By a judicious system of crossing on this
variety there have been developed some
very splendid sorts producing flowers 2§
and 2^ inches in diameter in the following
colors: Bosy magenta (brown plain leaf);
large and well formed, with- citron yellow
eye ; crimson magenta (brown fern leaf)^
very bold and substantial with well de-
fined bright yellow eye ; pink (green plain
leaf) with shaded yellow eye, an immense
flower of great substance, the petals heing
slightly curled like the parent variety ;
pure white (green fern leaf), with greenish
yellow eye, large size, good substance and
gurity of color. The plant when not in
loom is valuable (or decorative purposes
on account of the regularity with which
the leaves are disposed. The provisional
name *' Snow Queen " is singularly appro-
priate. In Comet (Bull) we have an en-
tirely distinct type with the yellow centre
eliminated and' in its stead a small dark
maroon zone. Although this flower is
not of the giant class, its rich carmine
crimson coloring is very pleasing and effec-
tive. Purity, Snowflake. Avalanche and
other well-known kinds have been shown
in much better form than usual. Thenew
blue (?) fern-leaved is not more satisfactory
than the plain-leaved variety, but from
the two better things may be obtained
later on.
Amone the plants of interest to florists
exhibited at the Royal Botanic Show in
London on the l8th inst.. the most notice-
able were Begonia Premier (Laing) a daz-
zling scarlet double of large size and per-
fect form; B. Princess May (Ware) an
equally large and well formed variety but
pure white in color. B. Picotee (Ware) a
very large, slightly loose, double, with
petals of a soft pink color, margined like a
picotee with a deeper shade.
Azalea Zodogawa (Veitch^, a new Japan-
ese variety resembling a semi-double A.
indica in the form and size of its flowers,
but of a distinct and beautiful purplish
mauve color. It is quite hardy in the
southern parts of Eogland aud can be
easily forced for early work.
Vegetable and Farm Seeds.— We have
just had some nice rains over the north-
western part of France. This will help
radishes, rutabaga and mangel very much.
It will also help the carrot crop in the
Loire valley which is looking much better
than in the south. European Seeds.
CHRYSANTHEMUM WHITE BOEHMERl
Grand white. Strong plants from 214 inch pots.
$1.75 per dozen; $10.00 per 100, post free.
X. H. SPAUI^DING, Orangre, T«. J, 1
10,000 CYCLAMEN,
Extra Strong Mealthy Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
RECEITED FIRST PREMIUM
Per 1000, $50.00 I Per 100, $6 OO
Colors, Dark Red, Red Pink, White,
with Bed Bye.
Also the Grand Pure White MONT BtANC.
Ciish with order. Sample free on application.
LEHNIG & WINNEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
Washington.
Floral Decorations.
The floral work at the Blaine man-
sion on the occasion of the marriage of the
youneest daughter of the late James G.
Blaine, was of a most elaborate nature ;
the colors were pink and white. The
bride's bouquet was of valley lilies and
pink Cattleyas. American Beauty roses,
white lilac, Cattleyas and Bougainvlllea
glabra were all used in great profusion ;
the last named being used to advantage,
together with asparagus plumosus. in
draping the doorways, pillars and mirrors
and in arranging vases with white sprays
of lilac. The marriage took place in the
drawing room ; the fireplace was decked
in maidenhair and lilac blooms. The
mantel above, together with the large
mirror, was draped with adiantums and
Cattleyas. The ferns and orchids were
arranged on one side of the mirror in the
shape of a curtain. The large dining room,
sitting room and library were each fiettd
with flowers and plants in every available
corner. The table was decorated with
American Beauty and Farleyense. J. H.
Small & Sons had the contract.
Another big job by the same firm was
the fioral work at the dinner and reception
given to the delegates to the congress of
the Sons of the American Revolution at
the Arlington Hotel.
Around the Capital.'
KRAMER & Lacet report a brisk
demand for young rose plants from all
over the country. Kaiserin, La France
and Meteor have been mostly in demand.
All of their stock is in a fine healthy condi-
tion. Nothing but roses are erown, all of
their extensive houses being devoted to
the cultvation of this one flower. Kaiserin
has firmly established its reputation here
as the best white forcing rose. Meteor is
another favorite ; it seems to succeed with
less heat here than at other establish-
ments. One large house was bearing a
crop of magnificent blooms. No trace of
mildew, black spot or other disease was
noticeable in the entire batch. Mr. Robert
Lacey is the grower and Fred Kramer is
the salesman.
The fortnightly meetings of the Bowling
Club are very well attended. W. H. King
and A. Gude are rival champions, and the
fight for supremacy is very keen. Last
Thursday evening we had as guests Messrs.
Young and Wiedey, of Baltimore, and the
Hulsebosch brothers, of New York.
Sweet peas have made their appearance
at the street corners at ten cents a bunch ;
the supply has been a little too plentiful
for some weeks past. The growers are
glad to get 75c. and $1 per 100 for them.
G. W. Oliver.
Bridgeport, Conn.
J. H. Beach & Sons, 617 Park ave., have
a very extensive range of glass covering
one square acre. Mr. Beach formerly grew
only vegetables, but is now going into car-
nations of which, this past season, he has
raised about 40,000 plants and is making
preparations now for growing 100,000 next
season. These will include all the best
varieties. They are of very robust growth.
PLANTS.
VerbBnns, Michell's special strain, a_.,
all otbersinsizeof flower, brilliancy of color
and compactness of growth, 3 inch pots.... 2 :
Dwarf Scarlet 8n&:e, Wm. Bedman.Sinch. 2
Cobsea "^caiidens a
Pntiiiiiae, Giant of Ca'ifornla g
Sweer Peas, Blanche Forry and Mme-Sankey
2 inch pots i
Vincn Mliior.Svars ^
Cnstor Benti PInnt, Queen of Cambopea".". 3
.llanettia Bicolor 2
ROOTED CUTTIHGS, free by mail. | '
ChrvsancheiniiinH, SO choice varg /„„
Achillea, The Pearl 100
IVIauettia Bicolor " - --
Genista, racemosa .
Ooiible Petunias, 10 vars. Dreer's sf.rain..
XRStiirtiuniH, Tom Thumb, var. mixed ^
Acrerntiiiii, new white. Lady Isabel i on
" Blue Cope's Pet ""
Vevbeuna. Michell special
Sweet Peas, Ferry and Sankey, from seed'
, boxes , ,„
Petunia, Giant of California, from seed boxes 1 00
Cusfa with Order, please.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, H. J.
•MEN wnrrrNG mention the n-omsT's exchange
500 ENGLISH IVIES.
3 years, 4^ in. pots, must be sold to make room
$10.i)0 per 100; 4 in. $5.00 per 100.
DracEcna Indivisn, Oinch $20 00 a
Viiica Vni'ieeata, 23^ inch 4,00
Ouycliium Jiiponicuui. 23-^ inch 3.50
Assfirted Ferns, 2M inch «.50
Gobroa Scandeus, 4inch 500
Geraniums, iH inch pots, in bud and tJowpr.
DoublB Grant $10 00a
Beauty DePoitevine lO.QO
BayRidse JOOO
Caiifornica jo.OO
Gloria De France lO.OO
Souv. De Mirahde 10 00
La Purite 10 00
KoenigaOlga jo.OO
Hyhii 10.OO
Cannne, nicely started in 4 inch pots.
Dwarf French, assorted f 8.00 a
Mme. Crozy lO.OO
Bhemanii lo.OQ
Jules Chretien jo.OO
Alphonse Bouvier J5.00
FraneoiB Crnz7 20 fO
Mrs. Sarah Hill 20.00
Cnladiuin E-^cuIentuin, 4 inch pots.
Bulbs,5to Giuches In circumference.... SlO.OOa
" 7to S ** " 4^ in.potB.. 12.00
" 9 to 10 '• •' 5 " .. 15.00
" 11 to 12 " " 6 " .. 2.50a
All Goods sent C. O. D.
FORBES & WILSON.
3S0 Flushing Ave., ■ Long Island City, N. T.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARAHTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 3}^ inch pots.
ADIANTDJtt CUNEATUM—Tlie most use-
ful of all tlie ferns, $6.00 jier lOU ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS VEITCHH— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; fl.OO plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BKIDESMAID— Plants in 2 J^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 3J^ inch pot0,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDSA CRAIG— Rooted cut- ii
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The^ Florist's Exchanoe.
447
CHRYSANTHEMUM SILVER CLOUD
Maeiiiflceri t white, sliaded salmon. Grand cum-
luerciai viu-.. StrouK pl;inte,?iI.75adoz. post free
T. H. SPAUI^DING. Orange, N.J.
F="CZ>I=R ^>fi<L_E:.
HOSES, from % iiioh pots, at IS4.1I0 per 100.
Varieties, 1*6x16, , Cusin, Hoste* Papa
ContiQf* Madame Testout and Augusta
Victuria, S6.00 per 100.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.
ANTON SGHULTHEIS, Mgr., Rose Grower,
Box r«. Oolleffe I'oiiit, X.. I., N. Y.
HOLLYHOCKS, Suest double, 2 year old roots, in
eeperate colors, per 100, $3.60.
Mixed colors, per 100, $2.60.
ROOTED CUTTINGS OF ALTERNANTHERA,
red, yellow, double. Sweet Alyssum, trans-
planted, per loo, 60 cts.; per 1000, $1 00
ALTERNANTHERA, same kind, In i% inch pots,
per 100, $2.00; per 1000,' $16.00.
Cash must accompany all orders.
A. G. XHIELE, . - Waynesborrt, Pa.
Ageratum, blue and "ivbite, rooted cuttings
50 uts. per lOO. Heliotrope, rooted cuttings,
Sl.OO per 100. ■ LeucantUeum Maximum,
lOcts. eacb; 25 for §3.25. Lobelia, 2)^ incli
Strong, Sl.OO per 100. Petunia, rooted cut-
tings, 50 cts. per 100. Miiuiilus Moscatus,
2)^ inch, $2.00 per 100. Verbeiia, blue and
white rootfed cuttings, $1.00 per 100.
Cnsli with order. 10c. more if by mail-
E. G. DARMSTADT, Hewletts, LI.
LADY - HUME - CAMPBELL
VIOLETS.
$2,00 PER 100. READY MAY 1.
Perfectly healthy.
W. Q. WILSON, Whlppany, N. J.
S MENTION THE F
50,000 OAMPBELL. 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S25.00 per 1,000, after February 16.
m. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
WKKri INBrriNO MENTION TME HoRIST'S CXCHANGiE
MIRIE LOUISA YIOUIS.
Splendifl, Healtby Clumps, 30 to dO Banners
on each, 45.00 per 100; ■weU-rooted Bunners,
from sand, $5.00 per 1000.
ANCHORAGE ROSE CO., Anchorage, Ky.
RISE FLORIDi FLOWEIIS
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
jessamine;, fi.a.
YOU CAN SBCUBB ALL TBTE
N O ^ E U T I E S
■W. A. ItlANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
•south ORANGE. N.d.
WHEN WRITING ibiEN1:ONTHFn.ORIST'SexCHANQr
Bedding Plants
LET US PBICE TOUB
F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake View, Mass.
; MENTION THE Ft-ORISTS EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUM E. DAILLEDOUZE
clearest yellow. Strong plants from 2H inch
pots, $2.00 per dozen, post free.
X. U. SiPAIJL,JDIlSG, Orause, K. J,
EVERV FI.ORIST OVGHT TO
IMSVRS HIS GLASS AGAIMSX
HAIL,.
For particulars address
JOHN U. ESIiER, Sec'y, Sadille River, N.J.
ROSES.
The Roses and other plants offered are
plants from SJ in. pots, ready to shift to
100
- Soupert, in budandflower..$3 50 !
Meteor 3 50
Marie Gnillot 3 50
Safrano 3 50
Bridesmaid 4 00
DOUBLE ITT LEAF GER-
ANIUMS, 3 vars .... 3 00
fitERANIUMS, double scarlet 3 00
BKOONIA CARTERII ... 3 00
IMPATIENS SULTANI . . 3 00
COLEUS, the best vars . . . 2 00
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield,
Ohio.
READY MAY 15th
4 INCH ROSES.
%00 Niphetos, 100 Brides, 200 Mermets,
at S6.50 per 100; 150 Beauties, at S7.S0 ;
30 Testout, 50 La France, at S6.60 ; 200
Bon Silene, 50 Gontiers, at S6.40.
THE LOT FOR $55.00.
Cash with order.
Also Rose Campion, mixed from seed bed,
S1.85 per 100.
RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES,
HACKENSACK, S. J.
Forcing Rovses.
Prim^ stocii in No 1. condition, out of
3J^ in. pots, December propagation, at
following prices : loO 1000
AMERICAN BEAUTIES $6.00 $50 00
WHITE LA FRANCE 4.00 35.00
METEOR 8.60 30.00
BRIDES 3.60 30.00
MERMETS 3.00 25.00
PERLES 4.00 35 OU
PAPA GONTIER 4.00 36.00
NIPHETOS 3.50 30.00
NIELS 4.00 35.00
SOUPERTS 4.00 8,i.0O
GEN'L JACQS 5.00 45.00
For more than a 1000, write- for special
quotations. Also all kinds of bedding
stuff way down for cash.
J. B. HEISS, Dayton, Ohio.
Special Offer to the Trade.
)0,000 New Yellow Coleus, Go'den Crown, the r
100. 10,000 Snow Crest Da ,.
1000. 30,000 Mammoth Verbena
tine in bud. $2.50: Hats. $1.50; sfedlir
and $13.00 per 1000. 5,000var.Vln
3 inch, $3.00; flats.
, iited $1.00 per 100. 5,000 Giant ScabL ^
ball, $1.50 per 100; seed trade packet, 25 cts. 10,000
Gibnon's Sweet-scented Pansies. tlats $1.00; frame.
$2.00 per 100; seed reduced one-half, " '" '
5,000 Golden Marnu.
I plants, flats $1.50: ro<
per 100. Mexic
5.006 Dwf. Lobelia.
ied,75cts. perlOO. Double
and the Queen, the best
'ted, named labeled, $3.00
'clumps, $10.00 per 100. With every $5.00 I
Veruna and
J. C. Gibson, Woodbury, N. J.
t3B~ The Beat Advertising Medium for you Is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANQE. Why ? Beeauae It meeta
more of your cuatomera than any other paper.
R OS ES°%r' ROSES
FINE PLANTS OF
Bi'Idesiiinid, Bride, Merinet, Cusin and
WiLttBTille. If you want the beet at reason-
able prices, call ■
CHARLES H. HACERT.
Summit, Union Co., K. J.
MOST SELL TO MAKE
YOUNG ROSES, Strong, 2'A inch. Brides,
Mermets, LaPrance, Albany, Perle, Wootton,
at 30. ; $25.00 per 1000.
SMILAX PLANTS, ready to plant, at 2c.
Cash with order.
SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.,
SprinsJIeld, III.
CHRYSANTHEMUM MRS. J. JONES
Grand prize white, slronfj plants frora 2J^ inch
pots, 50c. per dozen ; $2.50 per 100, post free.
X, H. SPAUI^DING, Orange, N.'j.
ROSES. ROSES.
Brides, Mermets, Perles, Cusin, Hoste,
Watteville, Gontier, Meteor and La
France at $4.00 per 100; Bridesmaids
and Beauties at $6.00 per 100; strong
rooted Beauty cuttings at $3.00 per ipo.
Special prices on quantity. Let me
price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBSRX P. XESSOIV,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
BSIDES, BEIDESMAIDS. EEELES, lA ^3 f^ .~» 'XT <~«» H03TES, OUSIHS. BEADIIES, METEOES'
FEANCE, HIPEET03, .C^ ^^ <C9 ^^ <^> MERMETS, TESIOUIS,
From 2, 3 and 4 inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inventors of Vulcanlzad India
Rubber. Extra strong Greenhouse Hose to witlistand high pressure, j Inch,
3 ply, 15 cents per foot In 60 feet lengths. Mention paper.
ROSBS
From 2)^ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Watteville, Wootton, at $4.00 per hundred. Metepr and
Testout, Bridesmaid, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N.Y.
ENTIRE STOCK OF PLANTS FOR SALE
The stock of plants of CHARLES A. REESER, Florist,
Springfield, Ohio, is now offered for sale in large or
small lots as the purchaser may desire.
1000
100^000 ROSES, new and rare sorts, our selection of vars $20.00
25,000 (JEKANIUMS, " " " " " ,...30.00
25,000 BEGONIAS, " "; " " " ....30.00
25,000 CHRTSANTHEMUMSj " " " " . . . . ao.oo
200,000 Miscellaneous Bedding Plants, a choice assortment 30.00
A liberal discount given on| large orders. Prices given
on any stock desired. Catalogue on application. Address
CHARLKS A. REBSKR^ Springfield, Ohio.
A HUNDRED THOOSAND MiK iSES
Grown Especially for Bench Planting.
Plant early to get the best results. Do not forget the Plants offered here
are as good, if not better, than those nsnally sold at $6.00 and $10.00 per
hundred.
La France 2}^ inch, fine .
White La France . 2%
Perle des Jardins. . Z}^
Meteor 2^
Bride 2J^
Mermet ...... 2y£
Papa Gontier .... 2^4
Niphetos 2%
strong .... 4.00
good plants . . 4.00
splendid plants 4.00
strong 4.00
strong .... 4.00
good 4.00
fine . . . . . . 4.00
. $4.00 per 100.
31^ inch, $6.00 per 100
SJ4
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
THE NEW^ER FORCING KINDS.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria . 23^ inch, strong, $5.00 per 100 ; 3^4 inch, $8.00 per 100
Testout 33^ " 8.00 "
4.00 " ; 31^ " 6.00
Christine de Noue 3J^
The Double Papa Gontier, flue plants.
Bridesmaid , 2J^
4.00
■.SK
6.00
Send, for onr New Xrade I.ist. Just out.
McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio.
448
The^ Klortst's Exchatstge.
Specialties in the Business.
Paper read by Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, before the
Gardeners and Florists^ Club of BosUm, Tues-
day evening. May 1, ''-894
When I received the kind invitation of
your worthy president to read a paper be-
fore the Gardeners and Florists' Club of
Boston, I was, to say the least, somewhat
amazed and dumfonnded to think that a
semi-barbarous man from the West should
be thought fit to address an audience com-
posed of the most enlightened people of
this earth. When recovered from my
stupor I felt 30 flattered that I immediately
accepted the glorious opportunity and am
now here to give you my views of the busi-
ness, or what the business will be. When
I first accepted the invitation to be here to-
night, I had no more idea of what the sub-
ject would be than Mr. Stewart has of the
outcome of Coxey's interview with the
United States Congress. But I soon made
up my mind that there was a chance left
to say something about what our business
is growing into, or what it should be.
It would be useless for me to come here
and attempt to tell you how to grow mush-
rooms or melons, cauliflowers or carna-
tions, bulbs or beans (for I believe, Mr.
President, your city is the headquarters for
beans), and if I have taught you nothing
about the culture of a single plant, I trust
my few remarks will give you some food
for meditation.
The status and way in which the florist
and nursery business is carried on in the
United States cannot be compared with
that of Europe, or, in other words, Europe
is no grade for us. All of you who have
read at all are acquainted with the early
history of floriculture in New York. When
Andrew Held purchased a flower for his
shoemaker's shop, be attracted the atten
tion of a passer-by, and he purchased it.
Mr. Keid procured another and that
quickly finding a buyer, it led Mr. Reid
into keeping a store for the express pur-
poseof selling plants. This story, perhaps
mythical, is as nearly true as I can remem-
ber it. But if you doubt it, a far more re-
liable and very modern instance of man
embarking in the flower business exists in
one of the largest and best known cities of
Ohio. This man, whom you all know, was,
seventeen years ago, a letter carrier. His
wife kept an ice cream stand in a very
small store and properly thought that a
few bouquets (so-called) would help make
her ice cre^m attractive. Ladies came in
to refresh themselves and asked it the
bouquets were for sale. They were, and
more were produced in their place until
the shrewd proprietor saw that it would
pay to make a specialty of flowers as well
as candy and ice cream. Soon the flower
trade outgrew the other and after many
changes, always upwards, that man to-day
owns 80,000 feet of glass. This store in the
city is equalled by few in the country and
surpassed by none. I am only giving you
these few instances for the purpose of show
ing how comparatively modern is the
florist business as it exists to-day in
America, and if I be allowed to digress for
a few moments I can remind you all that
It is within the memory of almost the
youngest member here since there were any
stores entirely devoted to flowers, even in
the great eastern cities of New York, Bos-
ton or Philadelphia. By degrees they
grew. One started and then another and
to-day florists' stores occupy the most
prominent and high priced localities in all
our large towns. The growth of our busi-
ness surpasses, in my opinion, all other
contemporary industries, and is so remark-
able that it has intoxicated with its exu-
berance, many of those who are engaged in
It.
The remarkable growth of the business
which I may call the sale of flowers -has
been altogether more rapid than can rea-
sonably be attributed to the growth of
population. It has surpassed what you
expect from that cause more than ten fold.
It must be attributed to a higher cause
than numbers and that is that vastly in-
creased taste among our wealthy people
for something of an artistic and refined
nature. They have indulged in flowers to
their heart's content until they have be-
come as much a necessity in their houses
as pictures and plate. They are a luxury
which cannot be dispensed with, and while
the priceless pictures of Raphael or
Michael Angelo may adorn their walls
they have become tame in looking at them ,
and it takes a bunch of American Beauty
with Nature's sweet odors to arouse en-
thusiasm in the over pampered breast.
Flowers have become universally used
in this country and in all the civilized
countries of Europe (there are several
that are not). In fact, there are many oc-
casions in our social life when we cannot
do without flowers in whatever sphere of
life we are, and this is not a passing fash-
The brief review I have given you of the than any other flower. And wherever an
business is only to impress upon you the intelligent man has devoted his entire at-
magnitude to which it has grown, and to I tention to the rose, he has been invariably
dispel from the hearer any idea that we richly rewarded. The carnation occupies
must be guided by what they are doing in now decidedly second place in the estima-
England and Scotland, or more properly,
the British Isles. They have always been
famous for having the finest establish-
ments in the world in a general business,
while France, Holland and Belgium have
been known to have the greatest places de-
voted to specialties. Our business here,
however, has nothing to do with whatever
they have done, because our surroundings
and demands and people are as diflferent
as highly civilized people on the same globe
can be.
Now, gentlemen, I am coming down to
what I proposed to talk about. In cities of
lessthan fifty thousand, perhaps a general
business must be carried on to insure
general patronage. But as the vast
ma.iority of the florist business is repre-
sented in the cities of flfty thousand or over,
it is to the man who is contributing his
products to the large cities that I presume
to give a little advice. To the man who is
already well started ; who grows carna-
tions in the Winter, bedding plants in the
Spring, and 'mums in the Pall, and who
caters to the public the year round for cut
Sowers and plants, I have little to say be-
cause he has a business that has probably
paid him very well and he would sacriSce
something to make a radical change. But
to the young man who is about to start
out with his little capital in the florist
business, perhaps mostly for gain and
many times largely because he likes it, I
say make a specialty of some particular
branch. This has become almost a neces-
sity if the florist wishes to rise above the
level of common mediocrity or ever get a
substantial living.
Now what are the specialties ? In _.
broad sense they can be classed into two
great divisions, the grower or producer
and the retailer who faces the consumer
and extracts from him the money, and
from the retailer the money passes down
to the grower and his assistants. I shall
never forget the wise words of a gentleman
you all know so well, Mr. John Westcott,
of Philadelphia, who, when walking up
Broad st. last November, remarked to me
that a grower should never keep a store.
To me, who was in that fix, I thought it
strange, but with his explanation I was
most entirely with him, and this was his
argument. If you grow and keep a store
you are bound to sell your own stuff first,
even if it be not Al you want to sell that
before you buy other flowers. In selling
this second-class stuff you will very likely
have dissatisfied some. of your best custo-
mers who demand only the best, while the
store keeper who grows nothing is not
bound to buy anything except it be Al,
and can keep up the quality of his goods
without much trouble. If one grower
don't have the desired quality another
will. To quote still another friend, it is
indelibly impressed on my memory the
remark that was made to me eight or nine
years ago in Buffalo, by a gentleman whom
you all know— Mr. Wm. J. Stewart— that
in after years if I kept a store I should not
be growing as well. That sounded to me
very strange at the time, but nevertheless
he was right. Not only is the store keep-
ing and the grower two entirely different
businesses, but the grower business nowa-
days can be divided into half a dozen spec-
ialties, and that with advantage. When
you have only two or three varieties of
plants to grow, you can bring all your
skill to bear in growing them to perfec-
tion. You will grow them with relatively
less labor : you will get a reputation for
that article or class of business, and can
be depended on to fill orders for the same
at all seasons, and fill them well. Re-
marking to a renowned botanist but a few
days ago that there was a great study in
our plants, he said, "Yes, there is a study
of a life time in a single plant." If this is
true, surely to grow a few species to per-
fection is enough for any one to aspire to.
It may not be as interesting to the real
lover of plants to have to confine his col-
lection to a few popular plants, but to be
commercially successful it is absolutely
necessary that he does not spread himself
all over the vegetable kingdom. The lad-
ies in the business. I am sorry to say, have
the greatest weakness for making their
greenhouses more of a botanical collection
than a commercial collection, in which
there is dollars and cents.
Twenty years ago there was scarcely an
establishment in the country exclusively
devoted to the growing of cut fiowers.
Now there are hundreds of them, and
many of them growing only one kind of
fiowers, and wherever they have devoted
their entire energy to one class of plants,
and rigorously adhered to that plant, they
have been successful.
_ The rose has taken the time and atten-
tion of more men and occupied more glass
tion of the public, and millions of feet of
glass are devoted to producing this most
popular flower. Many men have made a
specialty of the carnation, and have made
money by it, giving their whole attention
to it and growing the flowers to such per-
fection that there was always a demand
for their quality of goods, and they have
made lots of money within my own knowl-
edge. I knew of men who were very suc-
cessful as carnationists and.making money,
but were not satisfied. They must go into
roses, and failed ; and their income has
been much curtailed. Another man de-
votes his glass to the forcing of different
bulbs. This, the past year or two, has
been anything but lucrative, and if it con-
tinues so the men will go into some other
class of the business which is at present
more profitable. We have firms in the
East as well as the West who are making
a specialty of smilax. One firm in Ohio
grows nothing else the year round, and
they are very successful in every way.
Some growers in the Bast are smilax
kings, so great and powerful is their sway
among the trade. Other men have made
an exclusive business of growing adian-
tum, the favorite maidenhair fern. In
the neighborhood of all large cities there is
room for many thousands of feet of glass
devoted to this indisputable favorite, and
if well grown will yield a rich harvest to
the cultivator. It is never overdone, and
while there is not much profit in a few
slug-eaten-pioked-to-death plants in a re-
tail greenhouse, there is a rich revenue to
the man who grows ten thousand feet of
bench room of it, and grows them well.
There are other men, and very prosperous
men in the business, who leave roses, car-
nations and other flowers alone, and who
grow what may be called market plants or
line plants for the stores. They retail
nothing, but grow large batches of popu-
lar plants, and do them so well that their
products always command the best price.
There are others who grow nothing but
palms, making a specialty of these beauti-
ful plants and growing them so perfect
that their stock is always in demand.
There is in every city of any size a large
demand for plants to flU veranda boxes,
vases, as well as flower beds. To do jus-
tice to these and grow flowers is almost
impossible, and it should be carried on in
different establishments. There is in this
branch of the business a few months in
the Summer and Fall when the houses
will be comparatively unoccupied, but
there is always something to be found to
fill up the short gap. Chrysanthemums
can be grown and flowered and out of the
way before the bedding plants need much
room.
Then there is the public market grower,
who has large quantities of the popular
cheap plants and disposes of them in the
public market. My first venture in the
commercial line was in this way, and I
never made more money, in proportion to
the size of the place, than I did then. I
had no retail business to bother me. I
grew large quantities of the then popular
plants, suchasgeraniums, fuchsias, calceo-
larias, pelargoniums and several others. I
got my ready money and returned home
happy. There is to-day in the neighbor-
hood of every large city, plenty of room for
some first-class market growers.
I believe I have said enough to show you
that in my opinion there are many branches
in the business, each one sufficient to oc-
cupy the time and brains of any intelligent
man. I have not nearly covered the ground
in which specialists exist. Neither do I
say, but what with a shrewd and careful
management, occasionally it will be found
profitable to occupy your glass for a time
with a crop outside your specialty. But
as a rule, the successful man will be found
devoting his time and energy to some par-
ticular branch and doing that with all his
might. The education of the young Ameri-
can florist is also more adapted to special-
ties than to a general business. Most of
our older school of gardeners have been
graduates of the private garden or nursery
of Europe, where rough as the life was,
they were supposed to learn every kind of
garden operation, from laying sod to laying
out a specimen heath. They know how to
nail a peach tree to a wall and how to han-
dle a spade; but let the best of that school
stand up against the young American at
the potting bench and he would not be in
it. At thesame time our young American
who is such an expert with the pots and
soil and sticks, is too often a very useless
creature when you want him to do some-
thing outside. He has never had an edu-
cation that way, which only shows that in
our business, as in all other industries, we
are up to the times, and what is known as
division of labor exists.
In conclusion, young man, and it is for
yon I write, find out in what particnlar
branch of the business your taste leads
you, then embrace it and work at it with
all your strength and intelligence. You
will find there is as much compensation in
one branch as another. The man who is
paying re t for a five thousand dollar
store is perhaps making no more clear
proflt than he who has two houses of vio-
lets. Whatever you do, if you are in the
vicinity of a large city, don't go into the
general business and undertake to supply
everything in the trade. If you succeed in
pleasing your customers, you will be a
short lived wonder and as bald headed a
victim as your humble servant, whom you
can take as an honorable example of that
class who has foolishly dabbled in every
branch of the business.
The Era of Roses.
The new directory of florists, nursery-
men and seedsmen, shows that there are
betweea 30 and 40 towns and villages
around Chicago that have all the way from
flve to three hundred thousand square feet
of glass each, and a total, as near as the
imperfect figures can help an estimate, of
very nearly two million square feet alto-
gether. Besides these there are some two
hundred fiorists, etc., of all kinds, with a
Chicago address, one hundred of this num-
ber being designated as fiorists who have
greenhouses. If we estimate in round
numbers flve thousand feet to each of
these, it will bring the grand total up to
something like two million flve hundred
thousand square feet covered with glass, or
say a good sized farm. Is It any wonder
that one sees roses, roses, everywhere on
the streets, and offered from door to door ?
Shakespeare makes one of his characters
Bat like of each tbin^ that in season grows."
This would hardly hold good in our day,
when the rose at Christmas is nearlv as
plentiful as at any other time of the year.
As by far the greater part of this glass
roof at present is solely for the growth of
the rose and its twin flower the carnation,
it is pretty safe to say, along with hard
times, if this thing is kept up, low prices
are going to ijule. MoraU As^ those estab-
lished ' are goifeg to try 'and keep the pot
boiling, open up new features in the
florists' trade. A dollar will count as
much in many other ways than simply the
g r o w t h of .
these two
specialties.
uiMiAAJUyuj(iW
Double-Flowered Nelumbiums.
E. D. Sturtevant, the well-known
grower of aquatics.writing in Oardenand
Forest, says that among a batch of seedlings
raised from seeds sent him from Japan,
have appeared two double-flowered forms
which have been flowering for several
seasons. "They are as hardy, robust and
free blooming as the single-flowered varie-
ties. One is pure white, with a hundred
petals of all sizes, while still showing the
seed receptacle and many yellow stamens
in the center, relieving it from that stiff-
ness and formality which is sometimes the
fault of double flowers. The second
variety has eighty petals of a bright deep
rose color, similar to that of the rose, Paul
Neyron, the nearest approach to red of any
variety in cultivation here."
Obituar?.
Portland, Orb— Henry Miller, an old
and highly respected resident of this city,
died at his residence, April 19, aged 79
years. He was a native of Germany, and
came to this country when quite yonng
and settled in Indiana. From there he
crossed the plains to Oregon, arriving at
Mllwankie in 1853. He had a large or-
chard there, and after a few years moved
to this city and engaged in the business of
florist and seedsman, which he followed
for many years. He leaves seven chil-
dren.
Tenafly, N. J.
W. Davison, the veteran florist, has now
finally retired from the business after a
long and fairly successful career. He is 75
years of age, and has gone to live at Nyack,
N. Y., where his son, W. R. Davison, the
well known violet grower, is at present
located.
The> Klorist's Exchange.
449
REMOVAL NOTICE!
m»Mm0m <■<■>!■
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
WILL REMOVE JUNE 1st, TO
17 W. 2L 81, NEW YORK CITY.
The Mailing Tube does away with all
We can supply them in given lengths
outside wrapping, saves much time, and
at following
prices :
makes a secure package which cannot be
Long
h Dlimelo
100
250
500
1000
smashed in the mails. It is made of stiff
8ii
1. 1 in.
$0.50
11.15
$3.10
$4.00
pasteboard, is light, economical and the
8 '
1^"
.60
1.35
3.55
4.80
best device that can be secured by the
8 '
.80
1.80
3.40
6.40
florist for mailing purposes.
8 '
2^"
1.05
2.40
4.45
8.40
8 '
1.30
3.85
5.30
10.00
The above cut shows tube closed at
10 ■
.65
1.45
3.65
5.00
one end by cap which is flrmly attached,
10 '
1^"
.75
1.70
3.19
6.00
the open end to be stopped up with
10 '
1.00
3.35
4.35
8.00
paper.
10 '
2K"
1.30
3.00
5.60
10,50
10 '
1.65
3.55
6.65
13.50
Florists are catching on to the idea, and
12 '
.75
1.71
3.30
6.00
more Paper Tubes for mailing samples
13 '
1^"
.90
3.05
4.15
7.20
or small orders will be used tliis Spring
12 '
2 "
1.30
2.70
5.40
9.60
than ever before. Try a small ordei'.
13 '
3^"
1.60
8.55
6.70
13.60
Sample free on application.
12 '
3 "
1.90
4.35
8.00
15.00
Other sizes will be quoted on applicf
tion.
Delivered F. 0. B.
New York.
We will furnish you with labels to be pasted on these tubes, giving your name,
business address, etc., at the following rates: loo labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents;
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, $1.25.
A. T. De La Mare Pt^. and Pub. Co., Ltd.. 170 Fulton Street. N.Y.
CHRYSANTHEMUM PRES. SMITH
Finest pink. From 2J^ inch pots, strong plants,
Under the heading of ' * For Sale, * '
" Readers' TVants," etc., AMERICAX
50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100, post' free." " ' GARDENING inserts a card of seven lines
H. SPA1TI«I>IP(G, Orans^e, IS. J. at 15 cents per line or $»5 per year.
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaision, 2 varieties,
blush and red, home thrown fine young plants,
$2.00 perdoz.; $12.00 per 100.
New Crimson Carnation Sambo, a few
hundred plants left. $1.50 perdoz.; $10.00
per 100.
Blue Daisy, Agathaea Ccelestina, blooms
as freely as our well Icuown white Daisy or
Marguerite. $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per
100.
New golden leaved Ijobelia, Qoldelse.
This is a decided acguisitioa to the list of these
favorite plants, 3U inch pots, 75 eta. per doz.;
$5.00 per 100.
Antherioum pioturatum, 4 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Agapanthus umbellatus, 3 inch pots,
$1.00 pel- doz.; $7.00 per 100 ; large plants,
$3.00 per doz.
Clematis flammula. 3 inch pots, 75 dts,
per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Draceenaindivisa, 4in. pots, $1.50 a doz,
Hoyacarnosa, 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
Lycbnls flos. cucnli semporflorens.
$2.00 per doz. ^
Swainsonia galegifolia alba, 4 in. pots,
$2.00 per doz.
Vinca elegantissima, 4 in. pots, $li00
per doz.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS.
Achyranthes Lindenii and Versicolor.
Alternantheras Paronychoidea, {best red).
" Bosea nana.
" Aurea *'
*' versicolor.
Aloys ia citriodora.
Alyssum, new double g-iant.
" dwarf double.
*' Little Gem, dwarf sinfrle.
Antherioum vittatum.
Ageratum, 3 varieties,
Anthemia coronaria, 11. pi.
Abutilon, Eclipse.
Coleus, Golden Redder, Verse haff el til, etc.
Coreopis lanceolata.
Cuphsea p I aty centra,
Bclteveria secunda glauea.
Bulalia zebrina.
" gracilliraa.
Qlechoma, hederacea, var.
ADDRESS LETTERS:
Geranium^ Mme. Sallcroi.
*' Mount of Snow.
G-olden Feather.
Impatiens SuUanii.
Iiobelia Emperor William.
" Crystal Palace.
Manettia, bicolor.
Marguerite Carnation Seeldlinga, from
flats. $1.50 per 100: $10.00 per 1000,
finest strain in liie market.
Mlcania scandens.
Mesembryanthemum, cordifolium, var-
Moon "Vine
Ozalis, florlbunda and rosea.
Passifi.ora Pfordii.
Plumbago capensis alba.
Salvia splendens,
" " compacta.
Sedum Sieboldii.
Plants in this list 40 eta. a doz.; $3.00 a 100.
11th and Jefferson Sts., - Phila, Pa.
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STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
A low Turiottcs left.
., Crescent, J1.25 per 1000; $5.00 per 5000. Kentucky,
»1.50 per 1000; $6.00 per 6000. Yale, Shuster's Gem!
May King. Meek's Early and Downing, *1.50 per 1000.
Bubach and Gandy, $2.00 per 1000.
In less than 600 lots. 60 cents per 100. All packed
to carry safely by Express at above prices.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
JAPAN MAPLES
30 to 36 in. 85c.; 36 to '42 in $1.00
Hollyhocks, Strons;, $6.00 per lOO.
CANNAS STARTED IN 4 In. POTS.
See description of New Lychnis in issue of March
17, page •62■^.
The Elizabeth Nursery Go., Elizabeth, N.J.
FOR EARLY MAY DlLIVERY.
PEACH SCEDI<INGS
from the seed beds. Green tops, par-
tially hardened, in large supply. Prices
furnished on application. Apply to
MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Del.
WHEW WRITING MENTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SPECIAL BARCAINS.
I have a surplus of the foDowlng plants, fine stock
In 214 Inch pots, that I offerforhalf their value for
30 da,y8 : ■
F-ERNfts— PteriaSerrata. Crista Nana-Alba, L,ln-
--"a, Pal^mal^a, LoDgiflorum.T.,umaria Qibba, Adi
IjOBE LI A-Dwarf blue. $1.50 per 100.
(iUUU SIUUK t,
Arboj Vitffi. A7nericaii..2
" Compjicta ;..2
" Siberla,n.. 1]4
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Pine, Austrian 5W
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W. J. CHINNICK,
FOR SALE.
8000 GERANIUMS, dbl. Gen. Grant and thi
best selling kinds.
.J).UOO ALiTE""
BEGONIAS, „,
OI.DMS, HELIOTItOPES, VERBKNA.-
PETUNIAS, double, etc.. In large quantity.
All these plants ;
nd healthy Hud \
DAVID H. LANEY, Woodhaven. N.Y.
SURPLUS STOCK
Per 100
Aoalypha Macafeeana, 2J in. pots $6 00
Achyranthes Lindenif, *■ 2!oO
Aseralum, "Cope's Pet," " " 1.00
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana and Parony-
chioides, from flats 1.50
Alyssum, "Tom Thumb," 2 J in. pots 3 60
Begonias, asBortexl, 2i in. pots 4.00
Bonis Perennis, strong, from frames 2.00
Cannas, French mixed, dormant 2!50
Cobea Soandens, 2^ in, pots 3.6u
Colous, leading sorts. 24 in. pots 2.00
Cuphea Platycenira, 2^ in. pots 3, no
Digitalis, fine, from frames 2.00
Heliotrope, standard BOrts 2,00
Ivy Geraniums, best sorts, 3 in. pota !! i'.tQ
Loptilspermum, 2iin. pota. perdoz., 75 cte..
Maranta Massangeana, 2^ in, pota 10,00
'Mums, named, 2i in. pots 4.06
Myosotis, strong, from frames 2.00
Salvia Splendens, extra, from fiats 2.00
• Wm. Bedman. " " 2.60
Solanum Jasmlnoides, 21 in. pots, doz. $1.00.
Stevia Serrata Varlegata, 21 in. pots 6.00
All the above are STRONG, CLEAN, and in
FIRST CLASS CONDITION
SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, Prop. Oyster Bay, N. Y.
Chrysanthemums.
Plants intended for large specimens for
exhibition should now be growing rapidly,
and must have every attention in the way of
watering, ventilation, pinching and tying
up. To have very large plants in the fall
tliey must now occupy, at the least, a six
inch pot, and have a dozen or more good
shoots. 'With some varieties it is diiiicult to
give the necessary pinching without induc-
ing the formation of buds, especially on
the earliest varieties: Vivian Morel has
this bad fault, and so tar I have been unable
to find a remedy. A good plan is to start
enough plants, so that if a few kinds turn out
faulty you can afford to discard them. The
good old stand-by, Puritan, promises better
this season than any variety we grow.
Before pinching it is well to allow two pairs
of leaves to develop, and if suckers make
their appearance, as they surely will, don't
take them off at the time of pinching, but
wait a few days and your plants will receive
less check at the roots. It is very important
the plants should not suffer from being pot-
bound, at the same time it is well to allow
the pots to fill up well with roots before
repotting. A good turf loam with an ad-
dition of one-fourth well rotted cow manure,
and a sprinkling of pure ground bone and
pulverized sheep manure, is about as good a
compost as you can have for the present.
Be sure to secure good ample drainage, and
use clean new pots if possible. In potting
it is well to have the material rather rough
after the plants have got above the four
inch pot, and press it moderately firm round
the ball, leaving plenty of room for water.
To all who have the facilties for doing so
I would say, keep your exhibition plants
under glass by all means, at all times, but it
on account of space it is absolutely necessary
to set them out of doors during the summer,
they may now be transferred to a cold frame,
given an abundance of ventilation, and
gradually prepared for the open. Never
allow your plants to have to beg for water
by wilting, yet too much is just as injurious
as too little. Syringe every'sunny morning,
and again in the afternoon on very warm
days. Look out carefully for aphis and
fumigate regularly, or apply tobacco dust;
though the latter method is very objection-
able, the dust being so difficult to remove
from the plants. It is early enough to begin
using liquid manure. For plants in nine or
ten inch pots there is still time enough if
your stock is as small as two inch, or even in
the cutting bench; though in that case they
must lose no time; shift along as they need
it and treat exactly as recommended for
large specimens.
It is high time now to get in all cuttings
for plants intended for cut flowers, and for
the earliest varieties the sooner they are
planted in their permanent quarters the bet-
ter. In next issue I hope to give a few
details for planting in-doors for cut bloom,
in the meantime keep your yo'ing plants in
a good growing condition; there is nothing
spoils quicker than a batch of young chrys-
anthemums. If they are stunted and hard-
ened either in the sand or in small pots it is
cheaper to throw them away and raise
another batch, if cuttings are available. I
always pot into two and one-half inch from
the sand, and as soon as they are well rooted
shift into three and one-half, or plant right
out into the bench if the season is sufBciently
advanced. This method I consider safer
and altogether preferable to potting at once
into large sized pots, as recommended by
some growers.
One of the most useful plants I know of to
be used, either for cutting or for decorative
purposes, is a nicely grown plant in a seven-
inch pot, with good, clean foliage and four
or five good blooms; in this way they can De
produced almost as large as it grown on a
bench, and by choosing the proper varieties
and starting them at the right time, the
plants need not be taller than from two to
three feet. Ivory, W. H. Lincoln, L, Can-
ning are good e.\amples of what is suitable
for this kind of work, the point being to
have good dwarf, sturdy growers, and such
as are capable of producing large sized, well-
shaped flowers. I have usually aimed to
have the cuttings rooted by June 1st to ijth.
The custom of planting chrysanthemums
in the open ground, and lifting in the fall,
transferring them to benches in the green-
house or potting them, has proved so very
unsatisfactory, and has been so generally
discarded that it would seem a waste of val-
uable space to give any directions for this
mode of culture; with a moderately good
season, however, it may pay for the trouble
and labor to plant a good-sized bed in a
sheltered position, with a view to having
them bloom there, when they will be a grand
sight. It will be necessary, however, to
plant early varieties, to plant them early,
have them make their growth and ripen up
early and set buds by Au.gust isth to 20th,
and by good management this can be easily
accomplished. To begin right, plant in a
good, rich soil, about two feet apart each
way. Keep the surface free from weeds by
continual hoeing, and give plenty of water
whenever it is needed. A good half-dozen,
suitable for a bed of this character would be
Gloriosum, Mrs. J. G. "Whilldin, Madame La
Croix, Ferdinand Bergman, October Beauty,
and Mrs. E. G. Hill. R. Simpson.
St. Paul, Minn.
With the bright weather of the past
week sales have improved and everything
floral wears a most encouraging smile.
Spring is here with all its beauty and
freshness. Stock is abundant, still there
is uo great surplus in market. Roses are
selling at about the same figure as before ;
carnations are in great demand, while
Romans and smaller flowers are In demand
for funeral work.
Geraniums are selling readily, likewise
potted roses, daisies, heliotrope, etc. Some
longiflorum lilies are still to be had and
come in very nicely for funeral work and
wedding decorations. Department stores
are selling plants and flowers, but it does
not seem to ailect regular sales liy florists.
Among Groirers.
A recent visit to the 'Warrendale
greenhouses, whose genial proprietor is
our popular alderman, Gary I. Warren,
found everything in the pink of condition.
The range consists of live or six houses,
running east and west, the long slope to
the south, well built and supplied with all
modern conveniences. The stock consists
of a general line of plants and flowers
grown for the retail trade. One house of
carnations, principally of Silver Spray and
Garfield, was looking extra well, being
full of bloom and bud. Roses, such
varieties as Mermet, Bride, Meteor,
La France, 'Wootton and Beauty are
grown. At present a fine display of gera-
niums, coleus, and other bedding plants
occupy the greater portion of two houses.
_He also has a fine lot of yellow IMarguer-
ites. One small house is devoted to palms
and decorative plants. His city store is
presided over by Mr. Carl Johnson, an
artistic designer. His foreman at the
greenhouses is Robt. A. Currie, well and
favorably known to the trade in this sec-
tion.
About sixty rods from the 'Warrendale
greenhouses are the city greenhouses,
managed by Fred Messbaumer, who is also
superintendent of the entire park system
of the city. These houses were constructed
two years ago at an expense to the city of
ten thousand dollars. They are built
throughout of iron and glass. The main
house is octagonal in form, about 80 feet
in diameter and 35 feet in height. In the
center there is a collection of tropical
plants, consisting of bananas, palms, etc.
One eucalyptus, two years old, measures
nearly thirty feet in height, and with its
bright green leaves contrasting strongly
with the darker hued palms, impress the
visitor strongly with its weird beauty.
Connecting with the main house, but at
right angles to each other, are two others,
each about 60 feet in length by 30 broad,
filled with bedding plants, geraniums, co
lens, Tradesoantia, begonias, fuchsias, ver-
benas, heliotrope. Outside there is no less
than 2,000 feet of hotbed sash, all devoted'
to growing bedding plants. The output is
enormous and must reach annually to
hundreds of thousands plants, every one of
which is used in beautifying the city parks.
The park system is only in its infancy, but
the wonderful creations seen in the beds
last year were the work of master hands,
and were only an earnest of what the
future has in store for the flower loving
people of St. Paul.
The city houses are kept scrupulously
clean and orderly.
■Visitors the past week: 'Wm. Currie,
Milwaukee, Wis.; J. Van Leeuven and B.
J. Vanderschoot, of Holland. Vekitas.
East Norwalk, Conn.
John McKay has eight houses devoted
to roses and carnations, of which he is a
skilled cultivator. La France, Mermet,
Bride and Bridesmaid are what he grows
chiefly; among carnations Silver Spray,
Portia and Ferdinand Mangold are mostly
grown.
Walter D. Hott grows only carnations
and intends putting up another 84 foot
house this Fall.
F. S. Ainsworth divides a 90 foot house
between roses and carnations; a 60 foot
house is devoted entirely to carnations.
Spring Valley, N. Y.
Mr. Ramsing, of Cranford.'N.' J., has
purchased some lots on Prospect Hill, and
Is arranging for the erection of green-
houses. He will also start in the nursery
business.
New Canaan, Conn.
Stephen Hoyt's Sons report a very
busy season in nursery stock. The mild
weather in March expedited matters con-
siderably, and the season may now be said
to be closed. The packing grounds of this
well-known firm cover some ten acres;
they employ 50 men packing orders during
the rush of trade. One of their Individual
orders was for 40,000 apple trees, requiring
300 cases.
Evanston, 111.
The Columbian Floral Co. has rented
the old John S. Foster place of this city,
the latter having retired from business.
The firm consists of father and three sons.
They aim to do a general florist and land-
scape business, which they are eminently
qualified for; the young men were part of
Ulrich's force at the World's Fair. They
will lay out the front in an ornamental
manner. There is plenty of room for their
specialty in this beautiful suburb of Chi-
cago, that voted awhile ago against joining
their big, covetous neighbor to the south.
Argyle, 111.
John C. Ure, of this place, has a way of
his own in heating his greenhouses. He
has now several, all of which are heated
separately by means of the old flue and hot
water combined. He has machinery for
cutting his own pipe, and makes his
"boiler" by means of inch gas pipes. They
are cut in lengths to suit the furnace,
joined by elbows (right and left joints),
something like a steam register, ' one on
each side and separate. The two flows
are joined to a three inch pipe, led over-
head beyond where the flue ends. It then
■descends and is connected with pipes that
furnish the heat for the balance of the
house, with returns that enter into the
boiler. Feed pipes are led to a large box,
and a blow pipe of one-halt inch, provided
to let out air that may accumulate in the
pipe. It is not a bad plan for those who
use but a single house, or want something,
very cheap. He is covering a palm house
with- thick corrugated glass, obtained from-
the roof of the Illinois State building
which he got cheap. There is no fear of
burning the foliage with this glass.
EsSw
Annapolis, Md.
A visit to the home of your esteemed
correspondent, E. A. SeidewItz, is partic-
ularly interesting just at this season. Sit-
uate as it is in one of Nature's rnost desira-
ble spots, every facility is afforded to make
this one of the centers of the Dutch bulb
raising industry in America. Mr, Seide-
witz has grasped the situation, and has for
several seasons raised more, tulips and
daffodils than he could readily consume.
He planted last season more than 150 varie-
ties, each lot carefully labeled under num-
ber, names to correspond being kept on
flie. The display is gorgeous. Among
some fine varieties, and in addition to
those mentioned in last week's Flijrists'
Exchange as being suitable for outdoor
culture, I saw Pottebakker yellow, P.
white and P. scarlet, the latter splendid ;
La Laitre, pure white flushed with blue,
an exact duplicate of La Reine excepting
this pleasing tint; Ghrysolora;- Joost Von .
Vondel; Due de Orange, a beautiful orange
yellow tinted with crimson ; all single va-
rieties. Also the parrot sorts.
In addition to the bulb industry a col-
lection is being made of almost every flow-
ering shrub in commerce, with a view to
testing each species as to adaptability to
climate. A batch of Mahonia aquifolia,
also the double flowering almond, hardy
candytuft (most desirable for design
work), English cowslip and white .arabis
in full bloom, are all quite hardy here. A
border of hollyhocks, very vigorous, prom-
ises a beautiful show later.
In the houses I noticed some grand
benches of La France, which does remark-
ably well, and among the several kinds of
Teas grown for experiment a scarlet.
Souv. de E. Pasca, a fine flower of vigorous
habit, blooms all summer. Some four
thousand carnations planted out of doors
are looking splendid.
Mr. S. has a new palm house erected on the '
European plan, and a grand batch of cycla-
mens for which it would be hard to find an
equal. The pretty early pink chrysanthe-
mum, Sebrina, a variety that created such
a furor at Baltimore last Fall, the only
place where it was exhibited, is in elegant
The Klortst's Exchange.
451
flMPEL0P818 VElTGHll.
LANGAN BR0S.,
931 Crescent St.,
ASTORIA, L.I., N.Y.
Ottawa, Ont.
Social ETents.
The past has been a particularly
busy week for Ottawa society, and conse-
quently for the florists. The Earl unci
Countess o( Aberdeen gave the annual
state dinner at Rideau Hall on Thursday
night. C. Scrim had charge of the decora-
tions, which were the most elaborate that
have yet been used for that event. "Valley
and smilax, with violet favors, were the
flowers used, the arrangement and efifect
being decidedly pretty.
The Ladles of the Bussell House gave a
ball on Friday night at which every one of
the 500 was present, the majority of the
guests wearing flowers.
On Saturday evening the " Drawing
Room" was held in the Senate Chamber,
there being an exceptionally large attend-
ance present. This ceremony is usually
held immediately after the opening of
Parliament, but was postponed this year
on account of the death of Lady Aber-
deen's father— the Earl of Tweedmouth.
On the one just past many more flowers
were carried by the ladies than on any pre-
vious occasion of the kind.
deneral NeiTB.
HAERT Parks has commenced
operations on his new greenhouses. He
has purchased property within a dozen
blocks of his store and the center of the
eity.
Thos. Elmitt is also moving city-wards,
though still without the pale of city as-
sessment. His new place is located in
Janesville, a suburb of Ottawa. Both
these parties have occupied rented places
heretofore.
The June-like weather of the past two
weeks has made the market bloom most
profusely. The market gardener who doei-
not grow Spring blooming plants will
soon, from present appearances, be the ex-
ception. The eflfect on the bedding plant
branch of the florists' business is obvious.
J. G.
Toronto.
Ilie Market.
The weather has been flne thi.s
week and there has been a big supply ol
cut flowers on hand. Roses, carnations
and violets have been and are very cheap,
and only extra good flowers fetch anything
like fair prices; on Saturday last many
good flowers were sold at panic prices.
One of the big department stores opened
a flower counter last week and worked oft
a lot of rather rough stock. Another one
of them tried to get cut flowers but did
not succeed, so opened out with a full
counter of radishes, lettuce and onions.
If they want flowers this week I fancy they
will get them, as there are stacks in sight
and the quality is good.
Harry Dale, John H. Dunlop, and
Spears & Muston, are all sending in
splendid flowers, and most of the smaller
growers are keeping up to the standard
set by the others. 'The wholesale price of
roses was from 60c. to f 2 per hundred, and
all the retailers were loaded up with as
many as they could handle. Most of the
stock was worked oS at from 15e. to 60c.
per dozen, according to quality. Violets
were very plentiful, the single hardy one,
the Czar, being in full bloom.
There were many good plants on the
market, but trade in these is quiet as yet ;
in hardy sorts it was fairly good, but
many people are afraid to plant yet as we
generally get some sharp frosts early in
May.
The many florists' stores in this city still
hang out, and J. H. Dunlop, who opened
one fine store just before Christmas, is
now to open another near the corner of
Yonge and King sts., in the busiest part.
It is an expensive stand, and John intends
to make it the florists' store of the city.
Charles Tidy, who has a place very
near the new store, keeps a fine stock of
plants and flowers, and has been doing a
great deal of the best of the city retail
trade, will hustle to keep his ground
against all comers. There are but few
florists doing much funeral work in our
city now ; our best people appear to prefer
bunches of choice loose flowers to any-
thing for this purpose. T. MAnton.
CHRYSANTHEMUM M. A. WHEELER
Finest yellow. From 2hi Imh pots, strong
plants, 50c. per dozen; $3.50 per 100, post free.
X. H. SFAtri^Pi: JgG, Orange, :^. J.
ROOTED OUTTINGS.-GOOD ONES.
Verbenas, 23_
varieties
Miinettia Vine, Mexican Primrose
Sultana 'ip
Cigar Plant and Lopezla 20
Red, White and Blue Plant, (Cupl
Llavae)
Chryaanthemum;
Llavae) wa-'P'^-
20 cts.; Col
leper dozen. Send for catalogue.
1. L. 1'IL.liSBURY, - Macomb* III.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VERBENAS.
We lire UoukinK orders lor rooted
ciittintfs ormaramoth sorts.
Fine iissortnieiit (if colors. Many
flattering r.esiiraonhils received frnm
our customers lust season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III
STRAIN.
Te nre H^ndqnnrten for
tho above, the flnpHt In
the World.
Send for descriptive Illustrated Catalogue, with
copyrlglit enRraving. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Nursert Co., Thos. Griffin, Mgr., Wfsfbury Sta., II
COLEUS.
30,000 Coleus, Verschaffeltii and Golden
Bedder <triie) ; 10,000 Coleus, assorted in 60
varieties, fine piantg. pot jjrown, ready now,
tSJO.OO per 1000. Cash with order.
C. F. FAIRFIELD, Florist,
SPRINGFIEI-D, MASS.
PALMS,
Decorative Plants
AT PANIC PRICES.
Seud for my new Spring
Wholesale Priee-ljist. I
have tbe largest stock in
the West.
W.J.HESS[R,P.aitsmQuth,Ntb
Prop. PaLM GARDENS.
DRACINA INDIVISA.
Two feet and over, fine for center of
vases and boxes, only $10.00 per hundred,
to clean them out quick. Cash with
order.
S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R.I.
CARNATIONS ♦ ALL ♦ SOLD.
I have a Bne lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It Iiii3 proven Iho bi.'St yellow for bcildiiiii. .
write; for price.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
FOR SAI.E.
Clematis Paniculata
In 4 inch pots,
«1.60 per do7, ; S8.00 per 100.
SAMUEL SMITH, Jamestown, R. 1.
100,000 SMILAX .PLANTS,
In two-inch Pots, will be ready for de
livery l>y June Ist and after, at iSl.BO per
handled, or S12.00 per thour-and. Orders
booked now. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Ploilstj
Wyoming Co., «llica. N. Y.
!WHEN WRITING MEWTIOW THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
Sticndiird vnri-
CLEMATIS.
phints,$3.tl0 per doz.; $32.1-0 per 100; strung heavy
plant.'i, home Rrown, lending- llinds, $4.00 per
doz., $30.00 per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcresl^, also SnowljHlte, indis-
pensable lor spring sak-s, $3.00 per 100.
SMILAX -Stronfi, w611 hardened seedlings, 75c.
per lOii ; $6,00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLEE, Bloomingtoii, Ills.
cnnn Asparagus
uUUU piumosus Nanus.
Asparagus
Comoriensis.
Large plants, from solid bed, »35 per 100.
Heady July 1.
We are now liooUinir orders for these most
useful greens— the best paying stock in culti-
vation to-day. Plants offered will n
strings by next Fall.
PAI.MS and oi her stock as per ad. of
March 17.
ake Sn
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
100
Mrs. Pollock Geraniums, '2'A in. pots... $6 00
Anthemis Coronaris, 2)^ " ... 4 00
Golden Pyretiirnm,"2J^'ln. pots 3 10
Russian Violets ; 3 00
.Snow Crest Daisies 3 00
Vincas, var., 2'/ in. Hots 3 00
Begonia Seinperflorens, 2Ji in. pots 4 OO
W. W. Greene & Son, Watertown, N. Y.
WHEN WB.tT'NB MEWTIOW. THE FLORIST'S FXCHANftF
FOR SATF afinestocteo.
DRAGiENA INDIVISA.
3 to 3 feet high, in 6 and 7 inch pots ; at $36.f0
per 100 ; or S6,00 per doz. Pine for vases,
etc. Correspondence solicited.
GEO. A. RACKHAM,
299!^ Woodward Ave., DETROIT, MICH.
(WHEN WRITING fMENTION THE FLORIST'*: EXCHANGE
CHEAP DRAC/ENAS,
IndlTlsn, Veitchii and Latifolin.
Fine for Vases.
36 inch to 40 inch high, doz., $3.00 ; 3 doz. for
85.00; 24inch to 30 inch high, doz., $3.60; 2doz.
tor S4.00. Smaller plants for Baskets, $3.C0 per
doz. ; by the hundred, cheaper. (Cash -with
order.) B. LAUTERBACH, Talley Forge, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
xo,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
Seedsman, I.OS ANGELES, CAL.
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LEMUEL BALL,— 1.
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
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NURSERY,
siebrecht&wadley:
New York.
SPEeiMEN DENDROBES.
D. DENSIFI.OIUJM.
D. XHVRSXF'IwOIUJM.
D. FAR3IER-I.
Ttiese plants have from 40 to tJO bulbs and give
many clusters of beautiful flowers.
D. ?«OBXI.E.
40 to 60 strouB bulbs each, many 18 to 22 inches long,
with ripe flowering bulbs. Price $5.00 each.
DR. (SEO. W. LITTLE, - GLENS FALLS, N.Y.
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HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F.
Charlotte,
H.
HORSFORD,
- - - Vermont.
t- { FIRST— With PALm and DECORATIVE PLANTS. «
♦ rw^ ciTr.r.1 \r I SECOND-Wiih extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, ♦
♦ DO SUFkLY I $1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. «
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♦ hLUKlSlS I $25.00 boxes. «
FOUR TH—With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties, f
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HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
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The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
nerfect svstem of packinR, enables me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. ^PBICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.
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Contents.
CARNATrONS, DUAl. LlPB IN . . ■ .
CATALOOITES, CALL FOR BY NOMENOLATUBE
Committee S. A. F.
Changes in business
Chief ENTOMOLOGIST RiLRV Resigns
Chrtsanthemoms
Correspondence ;
Lily Flowers From Bermuda . . j
ReBcription of Oscar Bredon ... J
Cultural Department;
Cut flower prices
Florists' Hail Association ....
Foreign Notes
FURNACE Company Mulcted for Furnish-
ing A Florist a defective furnace
Hail Item
Nelumbiums, Double-Flowered .
Obituary . ] ]
Question box:
violets
Roses, the bra of ....!!
Seed Trade Report ...[[[
Specialties in the Business ..."
Trade Notes 1
Bridgeport, Conn., Washineton
Tenafly, N. J. . . .
Annapolis, Md., Argyle. III.. East Norw'alk,'
Conn., Bvanston, 111., New Canaan. Conn.
St. Paul. Minn., Spring Valley, N. Y
Ottawa, Ont., Toronto
Boston, Brooklyn Buffalo,' New Toi-k '.
Orange N. .T., Philadelphia, Pittsburg .
Norwalk. Conn, . . & .
Little Silver, N. J., Riverton, N J. '
Chicago. Cincinnati, South Norwalk, Conn.,'
Portcheater, N.Y
Wild Flowers, Some native for garden
Culture jjvi
Chief Entomologist C. 'V. Riley Resigns.
It is reported that Secretary of Agricul-
ture Morton has received the resignation
of Prof. Charles V. Riley, who has for
many years been Chief Entomologist of
the Department of Agriculture. The resig-
nation was requested by the Secretary,
and will take effect June 1. The place
pays $2,500 per annum.
Florists' Hail Association.
President J. M. Jordan, ot the Florists'
Hail Association, has appointed John G.
Esler, of Saddle River, N. J., treasurer
pro tern of the F. H. A. Members of the
Hail Association will please make all re-
mittances payable to the order of J. M.
Jordan, and mail same to John 6. Esler,
Saddle River, N. J.
John G. Esleh, Secretary.
Call for Catalogues by Nomenclature
Committee S. A. F.
At the St. Louis convention of the Soci-
ety of American Florists, last year, a reso-
lution was introduced calling for the ap-
pointment of a committee to prepare a list
of the decorative plants handled by the
American trade, for adoption by the Soci-
ety as its official list, so that the present
rather confused nomenclature of plants of
this class may be rendered more uniform.
The committee appointed by the Society to
prepare this list has now effected an organ-
ization with Professor William Trelease, of
the Missouri Botanical Garden, of St.
Louis, Mo., as chairman, and desires for
its work each catalogue that has been is-
sued by every American dealer within the
last year. Every person or firm issuing
such a catalogue, or advertising in the
trade journals, is requested to send to the
chairman, at once, three copies of his
catalogue or list, marked on the outside.
"For the use ot the committee."
We hope that every member of the trade
who issues a catalogue or advertises will
comply with this request without delay.
The duty of the committee is a very labori-
ous one, and will be very much simplified
by the prompt co-operation of every dealer.
New York.
Thoy Have Entered the Garilening Bnsiness.
The Serald states: "The ten
Gravesend election inspectors who are
serving short-term sentences in the Kings
County Penitentiary because of their par-
ticipation in the election frauds which
landed their chief, John Y. McKane, in
Sing Sing for six years, are living in lux-
ury in the Crow Hill institution. They
are not now at the humiliating work of
caning chairs, but have developed into ex-
pert landscape gardeners, who toil in
clear weather and bright sunshine with
spade, roller, hoe and trowel in making a
portion of the Penitentiary grounds more
attractive. Anchors, rings, crosses, stars,
crescents and, in fact, anything else that
their fancy dictates, are executed in flow-
ers or grass, while days are devoted to the
work that could be accomplished in a few
hours."
The Farmers' Club section of the Ameri-
can Institute held their regular meeting on
Tuesday, May 1, Dr. F. M. Hexamer in the
chair. A display of flowering and foliage
plants was made by Messrs. Siebreeht &
Wadley. John N. May sent three vases of
Mrs. Wm. C. Whitney rose, which were
very highly commented on by the presi-
dent and those present. Mr. May also dis-
played a vase of Helen Keller carnation.
Collections of carnations. Storm King,
The Stuart, Portia, and other favorites,
were shown by Messrs. C. H. Allen, of
Floral Park, and C. W. Ward, Queens, N.
Y. H. B. Chitty, of Paterson, N. J., ex
hibited several very promising seedlings ;
One a white called The Bride, a cross be-
tween Lizzie McGowan and Silver Spray ;
Corsair, red, from Hector and McGowan ;
also other seedlings, named Minnie Cook,
white, with magenta streak; Magenta
Queen, magenta; Bridesmaid, white, with
red stripe ; Bridegroom, a salmon red.
Colonel Hemstead lectured on "Agricul-
ture versus Bombs," and Mr. Henry Bird
spoke on "Evolution." These gatherings
are being monthly attended by large and
appreciative audiences.
The next meeting will be held on the
second Tuesday in June, when a rose and
strawberry exhibition will be given, and
short talks on "The Strawberry" deliv-
ered.
Mr. A. DIMMOCK, who is now traveling
in this country for F.Sander & Co., St.
Albans, England, received a cablegram on
Tuesday informing him of the death of his
mother. He has the sincere sympathies of
the trade in his aifliction.
Messrs. Thos. W. Weathered's Sons
have secured a contract to build a 20x70
house for A. T. Bedford, Green Farms,
Conn.
HiTOHINGS & Co. are putting in the
heating apparatus for a large range of
glass now being erected at Bell Haven
Conn., by Mr. Witherell.
Market Items.
This is the dullest week seen this
season. The hot weather has made large
quantities of roses and other flowers com-
ing into the market of such poor quality
that they are almost unsalable. Business
has been so quiet during the past week
that there has been no demand even for
the best of stock. Roses in quantity sell
for $5 per 1,000, which is a very good price,
considering their quality. The street
fakirs buy very little; the weather has
been so warm that the flowers would not
keep on their stands. Outside valley is
coming in in large quantities, and selling
from $15 to $20 per 1,000. Carnations in
general cannot be sold, except in large
quantities to the street men, who buy them
from $5 to $7.50 per 1,000 ; red ones are a
terrible glut. 'Violets are done with for
the season, although there are a few com-
ing in, but they are of such poor quality
that the price obtained is very low.
Henkt W. Baylis, wholesale and com-
mission merchant, will remove from his
present location about the first of June,
and will occupy the premises vacated by
Millang Bros, at 17 W. 28th st. Mr. Bay-
lis informs us that the finest grades of car-
nations still sell rapidly, Albertini, Scott,
good Daybreak and McGowan being in big
demand, and not enough of them can be
had.
The Meteor Baseball Club gained their
first victory in a contest with a picked nine
ot Harlem, winning by a score of 17 to 15.
A feature of the game was the batting of
Sullivan, Skelly and Barrie. They are
looking for other nines to conquer.
Brooklyn.
The warm weather has had its effect on
trade, which is now as dull as can be. It
is fortunate that but few flowers are ar-
riving and these arenotof the best quality.
There is an abundance of red carnations
and myosotis, and just about enough roses
for the demand. Smilax continues scarce.
Plant trade is opening up fairly well.
As usual, in this city, potted plants are
being handled by the butcher, baker and
grocer, while large quaotitifts form flSWer-
ing pai-terres at the corners of some of the
more crowded streets.
In spite of the slowness of business new
retail firms are springinguphere. Another
store opened this week was that of J. K.
Klyde, at 856 Myrtle ave.
The Exotic Floral Co. is the title of
the firm which was last week designated
as Frazer & Johnson ; these two gentlemen
comprising the company.
HlHSEKOKN, of Atlantic ave., reports a
good demand for bedding stock. He has
on hand a fine collection of general potted
plants.
Buffalo.
A not large, but still a noticeable call
for flowers for funerals, with several
store openings, and a Medical College
commencement, and good weather helped
to prevent business from becoming flat
during the past week. The stock of flow-
ers received has dropped off a bit in gen-
eral quantity, still there are plenty gener-
ally for the demand. Smilax is still
scarce. Roses are of good quality. A
fair lot of Beauty now make up for ab-
sence of Jacq. and Brunner. Sweet peas
have become rather plentiful and hardly
bring over $1 per 100.
The next club meeting will be held on
the 8th inst. under the new dispensation of
meeting at the members' homes by invi-
tation instead of in public meeting places.
The success of the new movement will be
noted with lively interest. This coming
meeting will be held at the house of Presi-
dent Adams, 193 West ave.
John Dobbie, of Niagara Falls, Out.,
who also now conducts a place of business
in Niagara Falls City, in the United States,
called on the craft on Wednesday last. He
reports favorably on his trade on "the
other side."
Daniel B. Lons made a trip to Roches-
ter, N. Y., on Friday last.
J. H. Rebstock was there too, several
days earlier, as attested by a display now
in his new ■ store, of a stock of prime hy-
drangeas in bloom, which he there se-
cured. Yl'Dl.
The beautiful shrubbery and plants in
the Capitol grounds were on May 1 de-
stroyed by Coxey's army, the leaders of
which were held for the injury done.
Boston.
Market Notes.
No improvement has taken place
in the cut flower market since the last re-
port, and trade is yet very slow. Spring
flowers are very plentiful, and the supply
is growing rapidly. Roses command
very low flgure, and many of them find an
outlet on the street at six for 35o.
On the most prominent corner of the city
20 street men were counted recently who
could sell roses at the above figure and
carnations at lOe. to 15c. per dozen. The
above prices are quoted all through the
downtown district, and big baskets of cut
blooms are as plentiful as at any period
during the Summer season. Spirsea, gilly-
fiower, sweet peas and nasturtiums cannot
be disposed of in this way, therefore a large
quantity is lost.
No change is expected until Decoration
Day, when a great sale is anticipated,
Dried flower work is now being made up
for that occasion, and many handsome de-
signs are on exhibition throughout the
city.
Gardeners and Florists' Clab.
The last meeting of the season was
held at Horticultural Hall, Tuesday even-
ing. May 1, President P. Welch in the
chair.
Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, N. Y., read a
paper an "Specialties in the Business,"
which excited a rather warm debate when
finished. (The paper appears in full in this
issue.) The fact was made clear that we
have yet among us a number of the fra
ternity who adhere strongly to the princi
pie of a general botanical education as
preferable to the leaning of the present
generation towards specialties.
There arehardy, well-preserved types of
the old school to be found in every flower-
loving community, but it statistics could
be compiled on the important subject and
the failures given the same prominence as
the successes, a comparison of the older
custom with the present system of division
of labor, would, in the estimation of many,
prove the superiority of the latter. Mr.
Scott had a rather severe cross-examina-
tion thrust upon him but came out of the
debate with flying colors, and was many
times interrupted by hearty and well-de-
served applause for his interesting, forci-
ble remarks were always to the point. M.
H. Norton asked Mr. Scott's opinion of the
custotQ of wholesale' and comniission
firms selling flowers at retail. The an-
swer was that no such trouble was experi-
enced in Buffalo, but he considered it un-
just and dishonorable, and advocated
radical methods to overcome the evil
wherever it existed.
In answer to the question by Warren
Ewell as to the benefit or detriment of
public auctions, Mr. Scott quoted numer-
ous personal incidents which proved in his
estimation the great benefit of well-con-
ducted and established auction rooms.
Mr. Rolker, of New York, said that public
auctions had done more to promote the
general welfare of the business than many
branches which were considered indispen-
sable, and that a grand future awaited an
auction mart that could establish a repu-
tation ot handling nothing but high grade
sorts,
Jackson Dawson's question as to the
propriety of a general importation of
plants very nearly turned the social gath-
ering into a political debate. Mr. Scott
maintained that we must buy in the
cheapest and sell in the highest marts ob-
tainable, therefore he considered it bene-
ficial to import some varieties which could
not be procured as cheap in this country.
A question which moved the whole Club
was one which has been much discussed
here recently, and that is: Cannot bulbs be
grown in parts of this country cheap
enough and in sufflcient quantity to sat-
isfy the demand of the fiorists ot this coun-
try ? Secretary Foster claimed that bulbs
could be grown here equal to the foreign
article. Mr. Scott mentioned several South-
ern States where the advantages were
equal, but the question of labor would
prevent successful competition for some-
time to come.
On motion of Edward Hatch, a unani-
mous vote of thanks was tendered the
guest, who said the question of reading a
paper before the Club was of secondary
importance to him, for the meeting of men
who were famous for their hospitality and
good cheer was his first consideration.
A resolution of sorrow was read by Wm.
J. Stewart on the death of Myron A. Hunt,
of Terre Haute, and was endorsed by a ris-
ing vote of the members.
The next meeting of the Club will be
held on the first Tuesday in October.
Judge Hoitt, of Nashua, N. H., and Mr.
Rolker, ot New York, were present at the
meeting. p. ^.
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Pittsburg.
Club Hotel.
The last meeting of the Florists
and Gardeners' Club was fairly well at-
tended, with Pres. Randolph in the chair.
The report of the committee who had seen
the storemen and growers in regard to
giveing a show this Fall was not very en-
couraging, as but few were willing to give
any support or lend their assistance. After
discussing the matter among those present,
it was decided to receive the report and
have the committee discharged, putting an
end to the show.
A.W.Bennett, supt. of Schenley Park
conservatories, made a proposition to the
members of the Club to keep a flower show
in the park conservatories and thought no
trouble would be experienced in receiving
handsome donations for premiums from
the citizens and corporations, and as the
show would be tree to the public it would
be patronized by a great many more people
than if the Club held a show and charged
admission. Most of the members thought
it a good scheme, but did not like the idea
of keeping a show in connection with the
conservatories ; it was, however, the
general impression that it would benefit
the trade a great deal by the liberal adver-
tising that the show would receive. The
idea is to let the conservatories make the
plant show and offer premiums for cut
flowers of various sorts. After a thorough
discussion, a motion was made to have the
president appoint a committee of two to
confer with the Director of the Public De-
partment in regard to the matter and see
what could be done. The committee ap-
pointed consists of the writer and by re-
quest of some members, the president of
the Club, who will report, if possible, at
the next meeting. A. J. Edmonds was en-
rolled as a member of the Club. The presi-
dent appointed T. F. Beckert and A. J.
Edmonds to prepare a paper on any sub-
ject they cnoose, to be read at the next
meeting of the Club, May 8.
The Market.
The fine weather has started the
bedding plant trade in earnest. Most all
' of the growers are represented in the mar-
kets, but sales are a little slow and some
plants are sold very cheap. Nice blooming
plants of geraniums, fuchsias, heliotropes
and other sorts in four-inch pots are offered
at 75 cents per dozen. The growers are all
stocked up to the fullest extent and im-
agine, on account of the hard times, it will
be difficult to dispose of the stock tliis sea-
son, so they are cutting prices now to get
rid of plants as soon as possible.
Cut flower trade is very unsatisfactory
and prices are low, with a plentiful stock
of all kinds. Roses are offered daily in
some of the stores, as well as in the market,
at 50 cents per dozen, and don't sell fast at
that price ; in fact, there is very little de-
mand for them at all, as most customers
prefer carnation or other flowers. Carna-
tions are coming in heavy at present, but
generally find a ready sale at from 25 cents
per dozen up. Sweet peas are in abundance
and sell at a reasonable price — about the
same as carnations. Candidum and Har-
risii are cheap and in little demand.
The banquet given by the Americus Club
in honor of Gen. Grant's birthday was a
grand affair, some of the most prominent
politicans of the country being present.
The banquet hall was decorated in grand
style, and lots of cut flowers were used.
Elliott & XJlam had the contract for the
floral decorations, which were very effec-
tive and greatly admired.
E. C. Eeinbman.
Philadelphia,
Market Kotes.
Business has been quiet this past
week ; there have been several good wed-
dings and quite a few funeral orders, but
yet I find growers have difficulty in dispos-
ing of their flowers. Prices have dropped
all along the line, owing to the glut in the
flower market. Roses and carnations are
especially plentiful.
Plant trade has somewhat revived ;
quite a number of shipments are now
being made. Next week some of the Phila-
delphia florists send plants over to New
York to the auction sales.
The greenhouses of LA Rochb & Stahl
were sold by the sheriff of Delaware
County at Media on the 20th, and I under-
stand were bought in by a friend of La
Roche & Stahl in their interest.
€lnb Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Florists' Club was held on Tuesday
evening. President Ed. Lonsdale in the
chair. There was a good attendance of
members, several from distant points being
present. Thos. Roberts, of Torresdale,
was elected a member of the Club, and Geo.
Taylor was nominated for membership.
A copy of the new Florists' Directory was
received from the American Florist Co .
and a vote of thanks tendered them for the
same.
The Late Myron A. Hunt.
The sad death of M. A. Hunt was
feelingly spoken of by many members, and
a committee appointed to draft the follow-
ing resolutions, which were later adopted
and ordered to be sent to the bereaved
family:
Whereas: The members of the Florists' Club
ot Philadelphia, having heard with deep regret
of the passing away from the scene of hie
earthly labors of Myron A. Hunt, of Terre
Haute, Indiana, their much esteemed fellow-
craftsman and treasurer of the Society of
American Florists. Therefore be it
Beaolved, That they hereby express their deep
sorrow, and their sense of irreparable loss, in
the demise of this great and good man, so much
esteemed by every florist ail over the country,
and by many of our members dearly beloved
as a close and intimate friend. He was an or-
nament to our profession, a thorough florist,
in the front ranks with every progressive
movement for the good of the craft, and ever
ready to aid with wise counsel, practical assist-
ance and untiring labor in the advancement of
floriculture, and withal a noble minded, large
hearted Christian gentleman; his death has cast
a gloom over the florist profession everywhere
and caused a gap in our ranks that will be hard
to fill. Therefore, be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minute book of our Club, and that
our secretary send a copy to the bereaved fam-
ily of the deceased
S. A. F, Meeting.
The S. A. F. Convention was the
principal topic of the evening, various
members giving their views for the guid-
ance of the committee. The Finance Com-
mittee, so far, feel well encouraged by the
returns: all members of this committee
will make a thorough canvass of their dis-
tricts during this month in order to make
a flnal report at the special meeting of the
committee on Saturday evening, June 2.
The subject selected by the Essay Com-
mittee for the June meeting is "The Needs
of the Commission Men," which has been
referred to S. S. Pennock.
Mr. Herr brought in some very flue
blooms of the yellow carnation. Golden
Triumph. This, I believe, is a Spring car-
nation i if it were only good the year
around it would be a grand acquisition,
flroirers.
Julius Wolfe, Jr., is now build-
ing a combined store and dwelling house
adjoining his greenhouses on Sedgeley
ave.
The growers along Ridge ave. already
notice an increase in trade since the intro-
duction of the trolly, which now runs as
far as Alburger's Junction. On Sundays
the cars are loaded all day, and florists in
the vicinity of Laurel Hill were kept very
busy last Sunday.'
J. J. Habermebl's Sons have had quite
a number of decorations this past week,
one of which was at Torresdale, at the
residence of Senator Porter, on the occa-
sion of the marriage of his daughter.
David Rust.
Orange, N. J.
Miss Susan Decker, daughter of Henry
Decker, florist, 222 Center St., was so
severely burned through the explosion of a
kerosene oil lamp which occurred in the
store on Wednesday, May 2, the burning
oil scattering all over her clothes, envelop-
ing her in flames, that it is feared she will
die from the effects.
Dual Life in Carnations.
An article appeared in the Florists'
Exchange on page 294, under the above
caption which contained some advanced
thoughts on plant biology, viz.: "Carna-
tions (and all plants) whose stamens and
pistils, male and female organs of genera-
tion, are enclosed in the same envelope, or
stand on the same receptacle, are pervaded
by two sexual vital entities."
To this proposition, Mr. Thomas Meehan
takes exception, and the author is pleased
that he threw on it the calcium light of a
long and studious life. He says: "Wheth-
er any part of a plant proves to be what
we term male or female is wholly depend-
ent on the nutrition some primary cells
receive In an early stage of differentiation,
for It is Indeed differentiation aud not
duality."
Differentiation means the production of
a diversity of parts by a process ot develop-
ment, as when the seed developes the root
and the stem, then the stem developes the
leaf, branches and flowers.
Entity means a primal self-subsisting
essence, . .
Differentiation is a non-entity, it does
not exist, it is a term applied to a mode, a
procedure, a method. It has no qualities,
therefore Is no essence.
It would be just as proper to say of a
cube of iron, it is " indeed " flgureability
(a quality of matter) and not matter: as
to say It is " indeed " method (differentia-
tion) of cell growth that determines the
stamens and pistils, diverse sexual organs
in a plant, and not life.
It would be just as proper to say water
(a chemical union of oxygen and hydrogen)
is "indeed " fluidity and not water, or ice
is "indeed" solidity, as to say it is "in-
deed" diversity (differentiation) that
causes sexuality in plants and not dual
vital entitles.
The issue plainly is ; Is sexual life an
entity or a quality?
If its origin is nutriment to a protoplas-
tic cell, it is a quality of matter; it it is a
principle independent of conditions, it is
an entity.
Life may be continued in the animal
and vegetable kingdoms by cuttings and
disarticulations, which processes are called
a sexual; by these modes all variations
are avoided and the precise type of the
parent is maintained, for the reason there
is no merging of diverse dual entities in
the product.
The common method of life continuance
is by the conjugation of the sexes, and the
product is different from either of the par-
ents, but bears quantitative similitude to
each one of the ancestral sexes, which per-
sists through njany generations.
Such potentiality could never result
from diflerentiation, a quality, if male and
female lite in the primordial cell of exist-
ence was caused by a molecule of nutri-
ment absorbed from the protoplasm, then
life is but a quality of matter, it follows
the end of that organized matter is the
end of life, the dependent quality ; if this
is true man will never waken up beyond
the grave to find it so.
The striking and persistent phenomena
of heredity have a cause more potential
than differentiation.
Binet, with his eyes seven years at the
microscope, in his work on the "Psychic
Life of Micro-Organisms," demonstrates
as a scientific fact that the semen of male
animals is flUed with living active male
spermatoids, and the plasm of plants with
corresponding sexual zoospores ; and in
the act of impregnation or fertilization,
they enact all the physical and physiologi-
cal features of amorous conjugation. The
copulation of the male and female sperma-
tozoides and zoospores in animals and
plants form the flrst cell of life in the pro-
toplastic pabulum of initial being.
There ft a detachment of two sexual
microscopic organisms in reproduction,
and the product always possesses the
mixed qualities ot both ancestors, so the
sexual features of animals and plants can
in no wise depend on differentiation.
The male and female organs of genera-
tion of a carnation have a joint nature, and
are homolagous in every particular with
the organs concerned in impregnation in
the higher mammals.
These well established tacts, with the
deflnite results seen in heredity, show that
the cause of sexual differences lies at the
very base ot animate cosmogony, and does
not depend on differentiation, an attribute,
a quality, a contingency, but must be a
living self-subsisting, unchanging vital
entity.
Life Is a psychical entity incapable of
change or moiliflcatlou ; differentiation is
a process by which a diversity of physical
features are evolved, sexual life is pre-
viously present in the primal non-differen-
tiated protoplastic cell of life ; as oxygen
and hydrogen, the chemical units of water,
whether it is fluid, solid, or gaseous, are
the same unchangeable elements in all
mutations, or differentiations in organic
or inorganic matter, in which they may be
found.
No two faces on earth are alike, nor any
two leaves of the forest, yet they are pro-
foundly similar, superHcial diversity
without elemental contrariety is Nature's
signet oh evolving worlds of lite.
Life is a spark of God's eternal flame
fast anchored to the immutable.
It is surface variableness that drifts,
crested waves play upon the ocean's face,
but in the depths there is homogeneous
rest.
Mr. Meehan refers to the aborted mam-
mary glands of males as an evidence that
sex is a diilerentlation determined by an
atom of nutriment the primary cell acci-
dentally receives. The vesslcuke prostata
in the male is the homogue of the female
uterus, and a score of other sexual affini-
ties exist in the anatomy of the two
sexes.
All structural homologies go to prove
biogenesus, and the moulding power of an
entity force, the centripetal energy of an
essence, the transmitting qualities of a
substance.
Active organs possessed and important
to one sex, as the mammary glands and
uterus in females, are partially trans-
mitted to offspring of a different sex, to
whom they are of no use ; and this is done
by virtue of the autocratic dominancy of
sexual life entitles and not by differentia-
tion, which is never the remote cause of
anything, but is merely a name given to
results.
Dual sexual life is the substance of ex-
istence, the basis of beingthe mumment of
all laws of life; from it first springs the
sub-law of profound physical similarity of
all organized existences, while the bound-
less empire of surface diversity arises
wholly and solely from the different
atomatic ratio ot parental (male and
female) impressments on the progeny.
The play of these ancestral sexual forces
geometrically multiplying and intensify-
ing on successive generations of offspring,
through countless aeons of time, will sat-
isfactorily explain every phase of uni-cel-
lular or pluricellular life in all the fauna
and flora of the world to-day.
Lite then comprises sexual entities mani-
festing themselves uni-sexually in animals
and some plants, and bi-sexually in all
plants whose stamen sand pistils stand on
the same receptacle. L. L. Lamborn.
Foreign Notes.
Destruction of Slugs. — The Bevue
Horticole adds another to the many re-
cipes for destroying slugs and snails. The
advice given, is to place on the ground,
around anything sown or planted, a thick
cord impregnated with sulphate Of copper.
Simple contact with the cord so treated,
causes the death of all insects with a soft
or slimy body.
Cattleta Lord Rothschild is figured
in the latest issue of London Garden. It
was raised by Sander & Co., and is de-
scribed as a cross between C. labiata Gas-
kelliana and C. Dowiana aurea in growth
taking more after C. labiata Gaskelliana
than its other parent. The petals are up-
ward of seven inches across, of fine form,
and a lovely soft rosy lilac, veined and
shaded with creamy white. Sepals large
and of a much darker color than the petals.
The lip is of Cattleya labiata Gaskelliana
form, beautifully fringed, and ot an intense
deep crimson, the throat heavily veined
with bright yellow.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Alteruanthera—PageMT, col. 1; p. 462, col.s, 3.
Ui-ftoilia— Page 44b, col. 8,4; p. 4l5, oq1: 3, 4; p. 447,
col. 2, 3, 4; p. 451, col. 2; p. 454. col. 4; p. 457, col. 4; p.
BulldiuK Materials, etc-Page 458, col. 8, 4;
p. 459, 001. I, 2, 3, 4.
BultoM anil Ko '
p.451, col. 3.4; I _ .
Caladimn— Pase 446. col. 4.
Cannu-— Page 441, col. 1, 2; p. 44fi, col. 4; p. 451, col. 3
IJarnatlou— Title paKt; p. 445, col. 4: p. 44tj. eoi
1, 4; p. 451, col. 3; p. 454, 2, 3, 4, p. 462, col. 1.
Clirysantiiemuin— Pa;;e 445, col. 3, 4; p. 446, col. 4
p, 447. col. 1,3,4; p. 451, col. 2. 3; p. 454, col. 3,4; p
-Page 446, col. 4.
B (iootis— Title paKe; p. 451.
iipplles— Title page; p 444, col. 1, 2,
" p. 455, col. 3, 3. 4; p, 460, col. 1, 2. 3, 4; p. 461, col. 1.
p. 462. col. 2, :i ■
Geranium— Page 447, col. 2, 3, 4; p. 457, col.l; p.
Hall Ineuvance— PaKB 447, col. 2.
Uardr l»iauts, Shrubs, Climbers, etc.— Page
446, col. 4; p. 447, col. 1; p. 450, col. 1, 2; p. 451, col. 1.
2, 3, 4.
Beatluff Appara
-Page 458, col. 3. 4: p. 459,
-Page 447, col. 2.
luHectlcldos aud Faualcldes— Title page; p. 455,
col. 3.
lianilscane Ga
,UalHDgTnbes-Pag0 449,cul. 1, 2.
Miscellaneous Stock— Page 416, col. 4; p. 446,
-Page 461, col. 4.
N ursery StocU— Page 450, col. 1. 2
Orchid— Title Page; p. 451, col. 2, 3, 4.
Panisy— Page 446, col. 1; p. 462, col. 4.
•age 455. col. 4.
Page 455, col. 3.
PliotoaraphB- Page 455. col. 4.
Refriiterators-Page 455, col. 3
Itose— Title page; p. 444, col. 3. 4; p. 415, col. 3; p.
446, col. 4; p. 417, col. 1, 2. 3. 4; p. 450, col. 1, 2; p. 454.
col. 2, 4; p. 157, col. 1, 4; p. 461, col. 4; p. 402, col. 1, 2,
Rustic Work- Title Page; p. 414. col. 1. 2; p. 465,
col. 4
Smllax-Page 447, col. 3; p. 461, col. 8; p. 461, col. 3.
4; p. 462, col. 1.
Sprinklore-Page 459, col. 2.
Tools, ImpIeraentB, eto.-Pase 447, col. 3. 4; p.
458, col. 3, 4; p. 459, col. L , „, „ ,
Veffetable and Small Fruit Plants, Seeds.
-Page 444, col. 4; p, 445, col.
„.... -...,„ . 460,col.l.
Ventilating Apparatus.— Page 458. col. 3, 4; p
459. col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Verbenas-Page 415, col. 3,4; p. 451, col. 2.
Violets— Page 447, col. 1; p. 451, col. 1.
v\ aulH- Page 456, col. 1.
454
THE; KLORIST'S KXCHANGE
- Oncidium altiasimum.-^As a cut flower
orchid for mantel or basket work this will
be found among the best ; its graceful,
slender panicles from three to seven feet
long, are produced during February,
March and April from tbie base of the
matured pseudo-bulbs, and make an effec-
tive show, being covered from base to apex
wtth their bright brown and yellow little
flowers. The plant is one of the easiest to
cultivate, in either pot or basket, and
thrives well in peat and moss, with a
liberal drainage of broken crocks or char-
coal. A rather shady position with an
intermediate temperature suits it best, and
when plenty of air is admitted in bright
weather, syringing ijverhead is beneficial.
Masdevallia Harryana and its varieties,
are very useful where bright colors are re-
quired; they range in color from pink to
pale rose and purple, and can be cut with
stems a foot long; all the shades are soft
and contrast well with most other orchids.
They flower during late Winterand Spring,
lasting many days in beauty if kept cool.
The plants are very sensitive to heat, and
where a cool (north) house is not at hand
their culture is uphill work ; on the other
hand, where convenient facilities offer,
they are among the easiest plants to culti-
vate; peat and sphagnum, with plenty of
drainage, and a good supply of water at all
times are necessary for their welfare.
Odontoglossums are cultivated for the
market with profit in many parts of
Europe, and it seems strange that their
cultivation has not become more general in
the states ; though it is no doubt, partially
due to' the fact that they are sometimes
difficult to manage during the hot Sum-
mer months. They are found at an eleva-
tion of several thousand feet in the Andes
mountains, where the temperature is cool
aind even throughout the year. In order to
successfully cultivate them a house of
northern aspect should be constructed,
capable of good ventilation, and a good
moist atmosphere maintained at all times,.
Canvas raised a foot above the glass should
be used for shading ; it helps to keep down
the temperature.
During the hot months a very satisfac-
tory way in which to grow odontoglos-
sums, is to plunge the pots in ashes in clod,
frames, selecting for them a shaded posi-
tion ; canvas tacked on to frame work, in-
stead of glass sash, will protect them from
rain, sun, etc. These should be replaced
on tine evenings by others covered with
wire netting, to admit all the air possible.
The plants require plenty of water at the
roots at all seasons, and enjoy syripging
overhead morning and evening when fair
and plenty of air is admitted.
O. crispumj Pescafcorei and the lutep-
purpureum section are the most profitable
varieties to grow ; the racemes and pani-
cles often' produce from 15 to 35 flowers.
In the two former varieties the flowers are
white, with an occasional spot of choco-
late, and measure three inches across ;. the
latter is yellow, barred and spotted with
brown.
If the above cultural rules are adhered
to good results should- be accomplished,
and flowers be produced at a very nominal
cost; much below that of Cattleyas, etc.,
which require, more fuel and room in
which to cultivate them.
Cypripedium villosum and C. Boxalli.
These two species are the best in their sec-
tion; they come intoflower just after the
C. insignes are over, and are far superior
in brightness and texture; they are also
quite as prolific, and do best in pots with
two-thirds drainage, the balance well
mixed peat fiber and sphagnum. Their
flowering season will be about finished
now, and those requiring new material
should be attended to at once. If in good
compost they are better left alone ; few or-
chids like being disturbed. A rather cool
temperature, with not too much water at
the roots (they are epiphytal in their na-
tive habitats), suits them best.
Cattleya Trianas Schroederge, C. Men-
delii and C. Mossise are three beautiful
distinct forms; they follow C. Triante, and
precede C. Warnerii and C. Gaskelliana,
filling the gap between very nicely.
C. Percivaliana and C. Trianse will have
finished blooming and should have atten-
tion in regard to potting and sponging,
etc., as they will soon be starting their
new growths; all other varieties, with
LsBlias and Schombnrgkiis, that have
done flowering will need like treatment, if
not already attended to.
B. M. Grey.
DO you want a proof of the effective
work done by the Florists' Ex-
change to its advertisers ? We refer you
to its columns; they speak for themselves.
HEALTHY ■ CARNATION - CUTTINGS.
Bin
L. McGowan
Anna Webb,
I.ani born, Wilder,
" in pots,
Aurora, in pots,
White, perlOO, $1.00; transplanted, $1.25
NO RUST,
J.T. DEWITT,
Bristol, Pa.
THE STUART
UNCLE JOHN
GOLDFINCH
HELEN KELLER
These and all the
leading varieties, in-
cluding- Wm. Scott,
Daybreak, Xidal
Wave, Tlios. Cart-
ledge, etc., ready
now. Send for prices.
GEO, NiNCOCK & SON,
THE JACQUEMINOT
CARNATION
Fs indorsed as a shipper and keeper, sells at sight
and is at present a mass of buds and blooms.
NO MORE SAMPLES.
we cannot spare the time. Send for circnlar.
Per doz., $3.00 : per 100. SIO.OO; per lOOO, $80.00.
250 at 1000 rates.
Peter Fislier & Co. , Ellis, Norfolk Co. Mass.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
SWEETBRIER
Received Ist Premium for "best eeied-
ling- of any color " at Philadelphia, NoV.
" ""■ Color between Daybreak and
w.
. MANDA.
Rooted cuttinsrs, $10. OO per IQO ;
S80.00 por iOOO. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94. -
Flowers brought $5.00 per lOf), wholesale
lit J. R. Freemaa's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, I-ady Campbell, rooted runners,
83.00 per lUU ; $35.0U per 1000. '
Send for price list. ,
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
WHEN WRtTING MENT'OW THE Ft ORBST'S EXCHANGE
MONEY-GETTERS ALL!
THESE NINE / Uncle John
XARNATIONS w^'p
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ / Edna Craig
FROM SOIL. \ Daybreak
I Cartledge ,
Free from Disease and First Class I McGowan
In every way. \ Portia
Note, before you order elsewhere, that
we offer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant out or pot up, delivery in April,
at the price of cuttings from sand, and
aatiaf action assured. Send for list. ...
ALEX McBRiPE,
ALPLAUS, N. v.
CHRYSANTHEMUM MRS. WHILLDIN
MaEnlQcent early yellow. Strong plants, post
free, 50c. per dozen; *3.00 per 100.
X. H. SI»AXTi:,Dir*G. Orange, ?«. J.
Immense SToeK of
Carnation Kooted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, free from Rust or
other Disease ;, 50 varieties to select
froro. bilt all of staqdiird merit including:
Daybreak, Buttercup, Pilritan, etc.
^end for price list,
JOS. , KBIV Ard,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
MENTION THE n.ORIST'8 EXCHANGE
CARNATION^«^
VAN LEEUWEN
$4.00 PER loo; $35.00 per iooo.
. Cash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
BEGOPtlAS. 100
Argentea Guttata, Vernon, Dewdrop, M.
DeLessepa and'other flowering var. ... $3 00
Eex, in variety 6 00
COLEUS, in variety, per 1000, $30.00 2 60
Moon Vine, (I, Noctiphyton) 3 50
COBJEA Scandens 3 00
Geranlnnig, none but the best varieties,
per 1000, $36.00 - 3 00
Bronze, 6 varieties 3 00
Mra.Polloclc 6 00
Ivies, Jean d'Arc, Galilee, Florence,
Count Horace 3 00
AmpelopsiB, Tricolor, strong 2 in 3 50
Chrysantliemams, leading varieties, per
1000, $20.00 860
Achillea Pearl, 2 in., strong 2 60
Altemanttera, 3 in., strong 3 50
Petunia, double in good variety 3 00
Abutilon Eclipse ,3 50
MoDeysuckle, Golden Japan, fine' plants,
13tol6incli, branched 3 00
ROSES.
American Beanty, 2^ inch pots, strong
and healthy 5 00
Hardy Climbers, IK in 3 00
HjP.,li^in 3 60
CARIKATIONS.
Rooted Cuttings, leading varieties,
healthy, per 1000, $10.00 :.... 1 26
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties 2 60
THOS. A. McBETH & CO., Springfield, Oiiio.
66
SEBRINA/'a NEW "MUM.'
, This Chrysanthemum is a fine pink, early as Gloriosum, grows stronger than any variety
I know. I have grown ij; for five yCars without selling the plants. It is the only seedling out of
many I cared to have ;ny name attached as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROCITED CUTTINGS, 20 cis. each, $2.00 per dozen.
PLAtlTS, 2i In. pofs, 2B ois. " 2.BO
EDWlIf A. SEIDEWITZ.
ANNAPOIjIS, MD.
CARPJATIONS.
Portia, Dorner, Darling, at $1.25 per iOO ;
$10.00 per IOOO., , ' ,
Daybrealt and Edna, Craigr §3.00 per 100.
Annie Pixley andBelen Keller, at $10.00
per 100. . . -
L. B. 496.
Stock Strictly first-class.
ALBERT M,
MISCEL-I^ANEOUS.
Salvia Compacta, $1.00 per 100; Petunia,
single, superb colors, 90c. per 100.
Colens, fine and clean, 75c. per 100 ; $6.00 per
1000.
Pansles, Seedling Plants, $6.00 per IOOO;
blooming at $12.00 and $16.00 per 1000.
Xerms Casta,
HERR, Lancaster, Pa.
CARNATIONS "^^"ttr;^""*^- CHRYSANTHEMUMS
' Helen Keller, $3.00 per aoz,; as.OOper 100. Sweet-
brier,' S2 00-per doz.; ImOO per 100. Peail. Puritan,
Ijjunborn. Grace DarlinE. Tidal W.ave. Mrs. F.
Mangold. Anna, VVetlJb, ,p 00 per 100 ;. $16 00 per lOtW.
, , strons plants, from _.^
{2.50 per-lOOi $20.00 per 1000. Sample free.
\ E. G. Hill, Gloriosum, Jessica, L. Canninfr. Boehmer
Mrs. M, Simpson, Mermaid, Source D'Or, V. H. Hal-
Spaulding, Mil
100 : 2l.i inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
; Louise Violets, $8.00 per 1000.
SAMUEL J. BUNTINGf, Elmwood Are.! and 58th St., PHItADELPHIA, PA.
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llHEGOTTlGEGtlHlEIJS
CARNATIONS
f "»Tl>'ILL have ready, about May 30th, rooted cuttings, as follows :
♦ 11. 10,000 WIIiilAM SCOTT, .......
QUEENS,
Long . Island,
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I tfMew warriHfi MEWTtow the FtowaT's exchange
COLEUS
COLEUS
COLEUS
Rooted. Cuttings.
Golden Queen, Golden Redder and Ci mi-
son Verscliaffeltii at S6.00 pel IOOO Our
selection of other sorts at $.5.00 per IOOO
Ageratums, blue and white, 75 cts per IOO,
10,000 DIAZ ALiBERTINJ,
5,000 iJJfeGO WAN, . . .
1,000 THOS. CARTLEDGE,
.5,000 POKTIA, . • •
DAYBREAK, sold out.
Uf fine n
in 3incli pots, fine stock,
riety, $i;00
J6.00 per 1000.
HoUyliocks, seedlin
$4.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings
per 100,
Fuclisias, rooted cnttings in variety ll.-OOalOO.
Salvias, or Scarlet Sage. $1,00 per IOO.
Stock, Gut and Come Again, 2U in. pots, $3.50
per IOO.
Pansies, once transplanted, J4.00 per IOOO.
Casli must accompany the order. No charge
for postage and no C. O. D. order accepted.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. . SCHENECTADY, N.Y.
WKEHWRrriNQ MENTION THE ptORIST-8 EXCHANGE
J.iCfuiomiiiot ^10 00.1 100 I). Albprtini
Atle. Kreskpii to 00 ■ Wm. Scott .
llclpn Keller. 1'.; 00 " Dnyln-oak . .
Yiiii Ij('«inv(Mi . 5 00 " Aiiicricim I'laj
ARNATION
UTTINGS FOR
ASH
Sweetbrier $10.00 a 100
Stuart 10.00 "
Uncle John. . 10.00 "
E. A. Wood 10.00 "
Goldflnch 10.00 "
5.00 a 100 ■ Liz. McGowan 3.00 "
4.00 " Puritan. . . . 2.00 "
. S.50 " Edna Craig. . . 3.00 ■'
r 2.00 "
A few of tlie Best ]Vew CK(RYSANTHEMUMS all out of pots.
leen. Major BonnaiFon, 40ctB. each; the 4
, Nivens, C. Lippincott, Golden Weddings,
iSlOiOOa 100. Kate"15rown, W. N. Kudd, Maud Dean, V. Morel, Ivory, S5.00 a 100.
B plaiitaat 100 rate. These prices are for Cash buyers. I study to please all and pack every
ord^raqyaeif. I guarantee entire satisfaction. Established 1870.
<CHAS. X. SIEBERX, Pittsburgli, Pa.
The Klorist^s Exchange.
465
:ULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Roses.
With every nook and corner filled, it is
ilways a question where we can propagate
I few more roses and other plants. These
!an be propaga;ted in frames from April to
Jeptember if handled properly. If you use
nany small roses I would advise you to
juild a skeleton framework, sixteen feet
vide, span roofed, any length you think
rou may require. Build this framework
ligh enough above the frame proper to
;et at your sash convemently, and have
;he sash facing toward the center, with
Talk wide enough to get sand and manure
n and out as required. Cover with strong
sanvas, on rollers, so that yon can shade
it will. In bright mornings do not shade
iuttings before syringing, but about fif-
;een minutes after. Nine o'clock In the
uorning is early enough to let the canvas
lown, taking it up about three P. M., giv-
ng another light syringing ; they will not
iguire any air until after they are rooted.
You will now have plenty of hybrids
vith good cuttings on them ; put them in
;he frames with from six to eight inches of
nanure, well tramped, and 2J inches of
land, also well Armed ; and if your frame
s clean you are ready for business.
For roses yon will require to clean out
rour manure and sand for every crop of
suttings, and be sure and wash your frame
veil, giving a light coating of lime wash.
Chrysanthemums or any soft wooded
)lants can be rooted in the same frame
or three times with success ; but not
!0 roses.
If you only need room for a sash or two
»nd treat in the same way, covering with
jauze, you will have good success.
Keep your stock moving and see that
^our soil is ready for the rose benches.
A. D. Rose.
Azaleas, unsold, will now want atten-
lion. Keep them for a while in a cool
treenhouse if room can be spared, or place
;hem in a frame where they can be pre-
lected on cool nights when there is danger
)t frost. They are now making their new
;rowth for another season's flowers. If
slants from any cause have become un-
lightly or straggly, trim into shape, or
•ound up so as to allow them to grow
Dushy and symmetrical.
Later on they will need to be located for
3u.mmer or until time to bring them in.
Azaleas as a general thing do not get the
ittention they deserve at the proper time,
md hence with many the unsatisfactory
results. They should be daily syringed
md properly watered, and if pinching is
necessary now is the time to do it, so as to
produce compact heads. A temperature
jf. 45 degrees to 50 degrees should be main-
jained at night in April (without artificial
ieat is best) and if not making satisfactory
irowth a weak solution of liquid manure
QQay be given occasionally. There is a dif-
ference of opinion as to whether it is best
to. plant them out in the open or plunge
Ehem in pots. Our own plan is to select
i good place, not too sunny, and where
water will not stand. Place the pots nicely
ows in beds, six ' feet wide and any
length desired, and surround the pots with
iome suitable material, such as tan bark,
ipent hops or coal ashes; anything, in fact,
but lieavy soil. Never allow theni to suf-
fer for want of water during Summer. In
bhe hottest weather they will need water-
ing twice a day ; syringing with hose will
ilways do them good. "The best soil for
azaleas is a rather light loam, with one-
dalt good leaf mould; but the Imported
plants, properly potted, will not need any
more pot room in two to three years.
If your carnations intended for planting
out are yet in the greenhouses you will
need to clean off the weeds and rubbish
from the pots and place them in a cold
frame preparatory to planting out after
hardening off the plants a week or two in
tills way. Many florists carry their plants
inflate and after hardening ofl plant at
once from the flats into open ground. We
rather like this method as it saves potting
and the plants are usually stockier and
less inclined to "draw." Should, your
plants show the slightest indication of
rust it is better to treat them before
planting out, and if unsuccessful throw
them away and get healthy ones, though
it is now believed that carbolic acid. In
very weak solution, is a reliable antidote
if used in time and not in quantities
sufiicient to reach the fibrous roots in the
soil. Carnations on benches for cut flow-
ers will also require close attention now,
[and as the sun's rajjs are increasing in
strength the houses will need shading and
all the ventilation possible without dan-
ger to the plants from strong currents of
wind. Clean off all decayed leaves and
thin out by cutting any useless shoots or
suckers, or even pulling out quite a lot of
the plants while very thick and inclined to
be leggy. Continue to disbud if good flow-
ers are wanted, and when throwing out
time comes and you desire to save a bench
or two let that bench or two be your solid
beds— let the elevated benches go first.
The difference in solid beds and raised
benches will be more plainly discernible
now than in Winter, in the freshness and
thrift of the plants In solid beds indicating
their preference. We always were, and
are now, in favor of the solid bed for roses,
carnations and chrysanthemums.
Fort Wayne, Ind. D. HONAKEK.
Norvralk, Conn.
Peter tfciauE, 36 Ward st., in his four
houses carries a general stock of bedding
plants, also vegetables, carnations and
roses outdoors; he has a very fine garden,
which is kept in good shape.
B. G. Handfokd reports trade as very
good, both in seed and flowers and plants.
His houses, 11 in number, vary from 50 to
80 feet in length, and were looking remark-
ably well, roses especially so. In the stove
and palm houses are an exceedingly fine
stock of young palms, raised on the place.
Among these were Cocos Weddeliana.
Mr. H. has, like others, found out through
experience why some plants of this vari-
ety turn yellow and remain so in the small
state. The fact is this palm should not
be sown in boxes and potted up afterwards
as some varieties are, but the seed should
be sown in small pots and there remain,
thus avoiding the shift from box to pot, as
in this process the roots get broken and
are diiHcult to get Into shape, and, worse
than all, the color goes back ; whereas by
sowing in the small pots, which can be put
in a tray and jjlaced underneath or upon
shelves as easily as seed flats, where they
germinate better, the roots are in position
and the color is retained, the plant grow-
ing on quickly into salable sizes. This is
the principle adopted by the largest Euro-
pean growers of Cocos Weddeliana. In
one of the houses we noticed a nice lot of
what should be a very useful plant and
Ought to become a great favorite, viz., a
double-flowered blackberry. This plant
bears a large, handsome, double white
flower, two to three inches in diameter ;
the wood Is only slightly spiny ; the habit
is dwarf and compact.
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One pound aufficlent fur S tialloiis of water.
2 oz. samples free onreceipt of i cents for puatape.
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456
The^ Florist's Exchanoe
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each in-
lertlOD.
A YOUNG lady desires position In retail florist
£^ score, experienced In cut flowers. S. B. L.,
Ditmara, Astoria, li. I.
^.AKDENElt and Florist. SituatiOB wanted by a
Keller. Florist, Bay RldKe, L.I.
"V^OUNG man, thoroughly experienced in all bran
riARDENER and Florist, German, single, wants
^-"^ situation as fureman or assistant in good com-
^ithout board preferred; first class
) experience. Highest refer-
HELP WANTED.
W^ANTED.
A salesman and collector who is well
acquainted with the Florist's trade in the
vicinity of New York. State, age, experi-
ence and salary expected. Address :
W. P., care Florists' Exchange, 170
Fulton St. , New York City.
W^ ANTED.
Young- man^sing-le, aa assistant on Commer-
cial place. Must uaderstand Roses; not afraid
of work. A good steady place to the right
man. Apply in person to
C. H. HAGSBT,
Summit, N.J.
WHENWRITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
W^ANTED.
Young man, some experience, to be
generally useful, inside and outside
greenhouses. Only willing aud hard
worker wanted. Must be well recom-
mended for honesty and sobriety. $15.00
a inpnth, with board, to begin with.
Steady place.
RED TOWERS GBEENHOtTSES,
Hackensack, M. J.
1¥ ANTED.
First-class all around Florist to take an in-
terest in well established, good paying business,
located on one of the best avenues in Newark.
Three greenhouses and store, and new green-
house in course of construction. Houses well
stocked. Four and half acres of ground, also
well Rocked with rosesandhardy stuff. Excel-
lent opportuLiity for the right man. Season
for desiring partner, present owner too much
occupied with other business.
AddresB : PETER HASSINGER,
368 Clinton Avenue. NEWARK, N.J.
MmCH WRmNG MENTION THE PLORCST'!
STOCK WANTED.
TirAlVrTPT* 10,000 AMPELOPSIS
VV AiV 1 CtU. VBITCHII, DORMANT.
Send price and size.
C. ANIIVIANN, 7»hAvo., laothSf., N. Y.
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WANTED
GOLDEN TRIUMPH CARNATION.
Address
MEADOW SPRING FARM,
P. O. Box 34, - STAMFORD, CONN.
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POP RATI? Seven Greenhouses, Queen
r UK. ^ALtEt. Anne Cottag-e. all in good
condition, near depot, IB minutes from New
York City. Terms reasonable. Address B.,
care of " Florists' Exchange."
FOR SAI.E.
Three greenhouses, fully stocked; farm of
75 acres, good buildings ; Small Fruits, Black-
berries, Raspberries. Strawberries; Apple,
H, P. DINSMOOR CiNOBIE LAKE, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
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Stonewall Nurseries & Greenhouses For Sale
On account of failing health, I offer the above
property for sale, at a bargain. There are 66 acres
of fine land, all covered with good timber, except
what is in Orckard, Vineyard and Nursery stock.
One half of land in corporate limits, and half milu
from Depot of aulf, Colorado and Santa Fi B. K.
Good shipping facilities, stock conalstB of 75,Ouo
Peach trees, 30,000 Apples, 7,000 i lums, 8,000 Pears.
Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc., growing for delivery
this fall, majoiity of it contracted for now. There
Is also a bearing orchard of Peaches, Pears, Plums,
Apples, etc. Large Vineyard, yielding 40 to 60
barrels of wine. Nurseries established in ISSrt.
Have good trade and well established reputation.
Trade can be increased. One Greenhouse, 11 x 40.
one 20x100, with $;00.00 worth of Pots on hand.
Stock and trade in sight ; will yield more this
Winter than price I ask for emire plant. For
further particulars, address
SAM MARSHAL!,, Mgr., Latlonia, Texas.
Some Native Flowers for Garden Cul-
ture— Where to Get Them and
How to Care for Them.
Essay read by Mr. C. C. Laney^ Supsrintendcnt
of Parks, Rochester, N. Y.. before the West-
ern Neiv York Horticultural Society at
Rochester, Jc
Wild flowers are delightfully described in
George H. ' Ellwanger's "The Garden's
Story," W. H. Gibson's "Strolls by Starlight
and Sunshine," and " Sharpeyes," in Henry
D. Thoreau's books, in Meehan's Monthly
and Garden and Forest, by John Borroughs.
and in Mr. 'Wm. Star Dana's "How to Know
the Wild Flowers."
I wish that every school district in the
state had these books and papers in their
libraries, that boys and girls might learn the
names and many curious things about the
wild flowers that they see on their way to
school, and in their rambles in the fields and
forests. A person who has learned to dis-
tinguish the different species of one genus
of plants or shrubs — lor instance, the dif-
ferent species of dog-wood— that the flower-
ing dog-wood and the tiny bunch-berry, the
shrub called "ktnnikinnik," the pigeon-berry
or kannicled cornel, the red osier, the round-
leafed cornel, the blue dog-wood, all belong
to the same genus, and that the leaves of
all, though considerably different, are simi-
lar and that they all bear similar berries,
though of different colors, has acquired a
useful lesson in the observation of common
things that grow about him.
Partly for the purpose of studying shrubs
a collection of all the shrubs that will grow
in this climate has been started at Highland
Park, one of the three parks of Rochester.
Though not a part of the plan, a collection
of our native wild flowers and ferns is being
made and planted in ground as nearly suita-
ble to their requirements as possible. The
following is a partial list of the flowers
planted. The hepaticas, H, triloba and H.
acutiloba are among the earliest plants to
blossom in the Spring. The flowers appear
before the leaves and are beautifully shaded
with all the delicate tints, from the palest
pink to lavender and purple. They are
found in dry, stony soils in the woods and
are easily transplanted.
The trailing arbutus, Epig;a;a repens, fol-
lows closely the hepaticas in the order of
blooming. This deliciously fragrant little
evergreen is at home in a sandy soil with
chestnuts, white pine, and hemlock among
the trees, and wintergreen, partridge-ber-
ries, shin-leaf and Princess' pine for its lowly
companions. Generally, it does not thrive
in captivity, seeming to pine for its native
wilds. A plant dug with a large mass of
earth and planted in leaf-soil from the
swamp on shaded banks, and copiously
watered during dry weather, has blossomed
one season, but whether it will eventually
succeed is questionable. The blood-root
Sanguinaria Canadensis has a beautiful pure
white flower about an inch in diameter,
scentless and of short duration. It belongs
to the poppy family. Burns' reference to the
poppy in Tam O'Shanter,
is descriptive of the frailty of the flower. I
find it along old fences in the fields, whence
it is easily transplanted and improved by
cultivation.
Early saxifrage. Saxifrage Virginiensis,
another common early sun-loving fiower,
found on exposed rocks, is interesting and
pretty for your garden, and if it is a rock
garden so much the better.
Spring beauties, Clatonia Caroliniana, the
favorite of every child; goldthread, Coptis
trifoliata, a pretty little white flower with
bright shining leaves, and a root like a
thread of gold; the pepperworts, Dentaria
diphylla and D. laciniata, Dutchman's
breeches, and squirrel corn, Dicentra cucu-
laria and Canadensis, bishop's cap, Mitella
diphylla, and false bishop's cap, Tiarella
cordifolia, are all shade-loving plants found
in damp woods. Tiarella cordifolia is also
found on the north side of dry banks in
rocky woods. The heart-shaped leaves are
beautiful in Winter as well as in Summer.
The foamy appearance of the white flower
has suggested to some one the name, foam
flower.
The dog's tooth violet or adder's tongue,
E ythronicum Americanum, is the subject
of an interesting sketch by John Burroughs
in St. Nicholas, for June, 1S91. He says:
" It is a pity that this graceful flower has no
good and appropriate common name. It is
the earliest of the true lilies, and it has all
the grace and charm that belongs to this
order of flowers. Erythronicum, its botani-
cal name, is not good, as it is derived from a
Greek word that means red, while one spe-
cies of our flower is yellow, and the other is
white. How it came to be called adder's
tongue, I do not know; probably from the
spotted character of the leaf, which might
suggest a snake, though it in nowiso resem-
bles a snake's tongue. The dog's tooth vio-
let may have been suggested by the shape
and color of the bud; but how 'violet' came
to be added is a puzzle, as it has not one
feature of the violet. It is only another
illustration of the hap-hazard way in which
our wild flowers, as well as our birds, have
been named." The bulb is about eight
inches deep in the ground, and it should be
dug with a long knife or spade.
Bluets or Quaker ladies, Houstonia cosru-
lea, pretty, small, blue flowers, with a yel-
lowish eye, reminding one of forget-me-
nots, thrive in the sun. They are scarce in
IVIonroe county, but are found in Tompkins
and Allegany counties and in the New Eng-
land States. An effort should be made,
either by purchase or exchange, to get these
innocent looking little flowers.
Wild ginger, Asarum Canadense, a plant
that thrives in rich alluvial soil in the shade,
has a very odd, purple flower growing close
to the ground, sometimes even buried just
beneath the surface. The large, dark green
leaves are attractive. The plant grows
along creeks, particularly Black Creek,
seven miles south from Rochester. A plant
in my yard has blossomed for several years.
A plant pleasing to children is Jack-in-the-
pulpit, Arlsajma triphyllum; an odd plant,
found in moist woods and easily grown. It
has a bulb that is a few inches below the
surface of the ground; pull it up and plant
it almost anywhere.
The pretty little bunch-berry, Cornus Can-
adensis, a member of the interesting dog-
wood family, having four broad leaves at
the top, and greenish flowers surrounded by
a showy white involucre; grows in dense
masses, in moist, peaty woods. The bright
red berry-like fruit is very attractive, as is
the fruit of all the dogwoods. I find it in
woods near the lake and at Bergen Swamp,
whence a number taken and transplanted
into Highland Park are living in apparent
healthtulness.
Seven species of violets grow near Roches-
ter: Viola blanda, the tiny white violet, and
Canadensis, also white; Viola pubescens,
downy yellow, and V. sagitatta, V. pedata
and V. cucullata, purple, and V. rostrata,
lavender. All are well worthy of cultiva-
tion, and they look well in the grass in par-
tial shade.
One of the most desirable of all the wild
flowers for cultivation is the trillium. The
white variety, Trillium grandiflorum, is
most beautiful, and a mass of them planted
under the shade of trees is a charming sight.
Two other species— the purple, T. erectum,
and the painted trillium, T. erythrocarpum
— are found in this vicinity. The last is
scarce about here, but it is abundant in the
Adirondacks. The cut flowers of the trilli-
ums last for several days in water. The
white trillium, with its three leaves and
three white petals, is a favorite flower for
trimming churches on Trinity Sunday. The
bulbs may be taken up when the plant is in
full flower. The flowers increase in size by
cultivation.
Spiderwort, Tradescantia Virginica, is a
flower that was a favorite with me when a
boy and when it was a common flower in
gardens. Meehan, in the flrst number of
" The Native Flowers and Ferns of the
United States," illustrates the Tradescantia,
and says: " It was one of the first of our
native flowers to find a home in England,
having been carried to that country by the
younger Tradescant before 1629. I have
not found Tradescantia growing wild in
New York State, but it grows in Michigan
and on the western prairies. I found it on
prairies on the ■ outskirts of Chicago last
June."
The wild crane's-bill. Geranium macula-
tum, is very effective in large masses in the
sun. Last year the masses of this flower
growing wild in the fields were particularly
fine. Herb Robert, Geranium Robertsian-
um, found in shady swamps, requires plant-
ing in leaf mould in a shady place.
The delicate evergreen moss pink. Phlox
subulata, with its pretty pink flowers, is a
charming plant for massing on rocky soil.
It forms a dense sod, and it can hold its owl
againstall comers. I find it near Scottsvill
and on sunny, rocky places near the lake
It has been claimed that the purple phlo.x
Phlox divarlcata, found in the dense shade
of beech woods, is capricious under cultivaT
tion, but plants set out three years since io
Highland Park were in a flourishing condi-
tion last year.
For several years I have been looking for
the lungwort, " Mertensia Virginica, a most
delicate pink and blue flower, with pretty
pale green leaves. Last May, while stroll-
ing along a romantic, rocky stream, lined
with beech trees, I suddenly came upon
small island, containing about an acre
land, covered with these most beautiful
flowers in all their glory, and it was a most
entrancing sight, worth walking miles to
see. The name of a station on the Auburn
branch of the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. has
been changed from West Farmingtot
Mertensia for this plant that grows near the
station. The yards in the village ar» filled
with the flowers early in May. A few of the
plants are found on the banks of the Gene-
see river.
Marsh marigold, Caltha palustris, a favor-
ite flower ot poets and painters, though
found in shaded streams, grows well in the
garden. To a critical eye, it may seem out
of place away from its native marshes.
The twin fiower, Linnsa borealis, a pretty
evergreen creeping plant, is scarce. It
thrives in crevices of rocks in shade, but it
requires a rich, peaty soil. Linnasus had a
special regard for this plant, and, at his re-
quest, it was named for him.
Early in June come the lovely lady slip-
pers. Five species, Cypripedium candi-
dum, C. acaule, C. pubescens, C. parviflo-
rurn and C. spectabile, the last not flowering
tmtil July, are growing in the vicinity of
Rochester. C. spectabile is the most beau-
tiful of them all, and, fortunately, is easy to
cultivate. C. acaule, though scarce about
here, is abundant on the north shore of Long
Island. It is diflicult to establish. Five
hundred plants of these five species are
growing in a shaded leaf soil at Highland
Park. During the dry Summer weather
they are well watered.
The showy orchis. Orchis spectabilis, bear-
ing white, pink and purple flowers, grows on
sandy, shady hillsides, and it thrives in rich
garden soil. The small fringed orchis, Hab-
enaria psycodes, and the yellow fringed
orchis, H. ciliaris and H. orblculata, are
found in swampy places, and -are easily cul-
tivated. -Another plant of the orchis family
that is' found on sandy soil is the rattlesnake
plantain, Good^'era pubescens. The leaves
are thickly clustered around a base and are
beautifully netted with white and green.
The fiower spike is about a foot long and
handsome. A large number of these have
been planted in the parks and they are thriv-
ing. Ladies' tresses, Spiranthes gracilis, and
S. cernua, are found in moist banks in Sep-
tember and October. I have found S. cer-
nua in dry, sandy meadows. S. latifolia
blossoms in June, and grows on moist banks.
They are all easy to cultivate.
Calopogon pulchellus grows in sandy soil
as well as sphagnum moss. Its bulb is like
a large bean. It is well to plant it in chopped
sphagnum moss and peat in the shade, and
to water it copiously on alternate days dur-
ing dry Summer weather. Calypso borealis
has not been tried sufficiently to warrant its
recommendation.
Three lilies, Lilium Canadense, L. superb-
um and L. Philadelphicum, are well adapted
for planting among shrubbery.
The pretty little member of the primrose
family, the star-flower, Trientalis Ameri-
cana, with its starry white flower, grows in
moist beech woods. Planted last June it
now seems to be thriving.
The barren strawberry, Waldsteinia fra-
gerioides, a dwarf-growing plant, with shin-
ing green leaves and pure yellow flowers, a
companion of the star flower, thrives in sun
or shade.
Blue-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium Bermudia-
num, an accommodating little plant that
adapts itself readily to almost any condition,
is scarce; a few have been found on the
Pinnacle hills.
The tall meadow-rue, Thalictrum poly-
ganum, with its long white flower spikes
aud handsome foliage, looks well in masses.
It grows wild in damp shady woods but
thrives exposed to the sun. Rue-anem-
one, Thalictrum anemonoides, a rare and
choice plant, growing on the north side
of ravines with azaleas, has thrice compound
leaves and umbelliferous white flowers.
The tuberous root bears removal. Early
meadow-rue, Thalictrum dioicum, though
not having a showy flower has graceful,
foliage.
The fur plants called Solomon's seal,
Polygonatum biflorum, false Solomon's
seal, Smilacina arcemosa. Smilacina
bifolia and S. stellata, the mandrake. Podo-
phyllum peltatum, highly esteemed in Eng-
land, bearing great green leaves and wa-xy
white flowers; wild sarsaparilla, Aralia
Thk Ki^orist's Exchange.
4©7
m ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
- Per 100
Pelargoniums, 4 in., in bud and bloom. .$10.00
'Double Ivy Xjeaved Geraniums, best
market sorts, 3 iu., ia bloom... 5.00
: ipincas, nice plants, 3 in. S5.00 a 100 ; 4in.. 7.0ii
jOoleus 3.00
1 ;:^uphea, 3 varieties S.OO
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ISHRYSANTHEMUM NIYEUS
Pinestwhite. Froro2^ineh pots. Stronpr plants,
75c. per dozen; $5 00 per 100, post free.
ir. H. SPAVI^DIPIG, Orange, ?«. J.
MERMET ROSES.
from 3 inch pots, extra Une ; write
to me for prices. Must be sold at
once, as I need tlie room.
Express paid.
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CUTTINGS AND PLANTS.
yiirnatioD, Btronpihe iltliy plants irom soil, at the
price of routed cuttlnKs; Fred Cri'ielitou, Rood
piuk; Mr . Kisher, white, free by mail. $1.25.
ITevbenaij naioed, free by mAil, $1.00 per 100.
;iei-aiiiiiiii8, 2 in., ready for .H 1-2 inch, aast., $3.00.
Iinpaiieiis ^uUaDi,:j inch, 40 ceots per dozen.
Huca Varieffiita and Harrisoui, 2 inch, S5
German lTy» 2 inch, ;{5 cents per dozen.
Cash with order.
\ S. BATTIN, So. Charleston, Ohio.
IVY GERANIUMS.
300 strong stocky plants,
3 inch pots, bad and bloom
at $5.00 per 100.
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BY F*ROK. L. H. B-A.ILEY.
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SMATX CARDS of ten Unes or less are
feature of AMERICAN GARDENING.
They only cost 15 cents per line of eigbt
nudicaulis, spikenard , Aral
white baneberry, Actsea alba, and the bell-
wort, Uvularia perfoliata, are early bloom-
ing plants that are abundant indrywoods
and desirable to plant in stiady places.
Senecio aureus, the golden ragwort, a
bright yellow flower of the composite
family, blooming late in May, is found in
moist places.
The anemones. Anemone Pennsylvani-
cum and A. nemerosa, are pretty flowers
with pure white blossoms. The former
grows along the shaded banks of creeks and
rivers, and the latter on the margins of
woods not plentifully in Monroe county; a
few only being found in the town of Hamlin,
but they are abundant near Bulfalo.
The turtle-head, Chelone glabra, fre-
quenting moist woods and having a pecul-
iar white flower with a turtle-like head, is
an interesting plant, disliked by many for its
snaky appearance. Black snakeroot, Cimi-
cifuga racemosa, bearing long white
racemes of feathery flowers, is conspicuous
at a distance and is good for massing in
shady woods. Collinsonia Canadensis is a
pleasing plant growing in masses on tiie
border of oak, chestnut and sa^^safras groves;
has small yellow, inconspicuous Howers.
The columbine, Aquilegia Canadenis is
a showy plant for the rock garden, and the
Rocky Mountain columbine, Aquilegia
coerulea, is very beautiful, having blue and
white flowers.
Thoreni writes of the lupine, in "Sum-
mer" under the date June 5: "The lupine is
now in its glory. It paints a whole hillside
with its blue. The earth is blue with it."
Growing on dry, sandy soil it is sensitive of
disturbance, and the roots being long and
straggling, require the removal of large
balls of earth.
Swamp rose-mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos,
not found in Monroe county, grows in the
marshes at Cayuga Lake and marshy lands
near the eastern sea coast. The large
flowers, varying from a pure white to a deep
rose color, with a lighter center are not
beautiful, but as Meehan says: " The plants
aid in giving beauty to the natural scenery."
It is easily raised from seeds in the moist
soil of a garden. A gentleman interested in
our parks has presented a large number of
the seeds to the Park Commissioners, and the
young plants from the seeds are thriving.
The flaming orange-colored butterfly-
weed, Asclepias tuberosa, is a grand plant
for massing on dry, sandy soil in the sun.
AU the milkweeds are pretty when exam-
ined clo.'^ely. The four-ltafed milliweed, A.
quadrifulia. found early in May in the dry
woods, IS the prettiest of them all. The
others are the common milkweed, A. cor-
nuti, poke milkweed, A. phytolaccoides, and
the swamp milkweed, A. incarnata.
White snake-root, Eupatorium agera-
toides, abundant in shady ravines and damp
woods, is a charming plant for the garden or
the house and requires rich, moist soil in
shade.
Early in July, the hedge nettle, having a
pretty purple flower spike appears along
the edges of running streams and ponds.
The banks of the old Genesee valley canal
are lined with it, and the eflfect when the
flowers are in bloom is very fine. The
plants are easily raised from seed.
A pleasing efftct is produced by massing
several hundreds of asters. Aster Novas An-
glee and its variety rosfe. A. puniceus,
both the white and red-stemmed varieties,
A. lasvis, A. multifolius, A. cordifolia, A.
ericoides, and Solidago lanceolata, S. Ca-
nadensis, S. nemoralis, S. csesia, S. lati-
folia, S. arguta, Eupatorium purpureum,
E. ageratoides, and two hundred or three
hundred plants of Helianthus divaricata,
and Helianthus decapetalus, in a damp hol-
low against a background of willows and
osage orange.
The cardinal flower. Lobelia cardinalis,
the brightest in color of all the wild flowers,
is attractive with its deep scarlet flowers,
which may be seen at a long distance. It is
easily cultivated, and it is particularly flne
when massed against evergreen shrubs.
The rich, alluvial soil of creek bottoms in
partial shade is the home of the cardinal
flower. I have found it in great abundance
on Black Creek near its confluence with the
Genesee. The great blue lobalia, L. syphi-
litica is at home both in sunny and shady
places in moist soil and is easy to cultivate.
The lovely fringed gentian, Gentiana
crinita, of which Bryant sings so sweetly
and other poets praise, is comparatively-
plentiful around Rochester. It delights in
the water-soaked soil on the sloping banks
of the lower river, "the Dugway," and Men-
don ponds, and it is mentioned in "The
Cayuga Flora" as being found at the ponds
in West Junius, several miles north from
Geneva. It never seems at home in culti-
vation, but to be enjoyed should be sought
for in its native haunts. What brook trout
is among flshes so is the fringed gentian
among flowers. The flve-flowered gentian,
G. quinqueflora, and the closed gentian,
G. Andrewii, grow near the fringed gentian,
but I have never found them all together.
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•'W. P." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Alwaj'S reliable. Fresh and Well-spawned. Iht. cake jQl.fiUl
do.., Book free P p UUAT^nM 10'25ArchSt.
wflborder. Ui Ui VVAIOUni Phlla., Pa.
The closed gentian is abundant on the upper
river flats, where I have not found the other
two.
We have four climbing vines besides the
grape vines m Western New York. The
wild bean, a member of the pulse family,
bearing fragrant "reddish-brown " flowers,
as EUwanger describes them, is one of the
best. Bitter-sweet, Celastrus scandens,
though having no attractive flowers, has
brilliant fruit, which persists all Winter.
The virgin's bower, Clematis Virginiana,
with its numerous white flowers, climbing
over shrubbery, along river hanks, is very
pretty. Canadian moonseed, Menispermum
Canadense, bearing dark green lobed leaves
and black berries, is a desirable plant.
Nightshade, Solanum dulcamara, a plant
naturalized from Europe, has become estab-
lished here. Its purple flower and bright
red berries are quite attractive. The ber-
ries are said to be poisonous, but I believe
that point is not settled.
To enumerate all the wild flowers that
may be grown easily in the garden would be
a tiresome task and I must omit many of my
favorites. When one becomes familiar with
a few wild flowers, the interest m them in-
creases until he wishes to know them all.
First find your flower and then try to learn
its name. In nearly every village there is
some one familiar with wild flowers who
will gladly tell all he knows about them. In
several villages in Wes^tern New York there
are wild flower clubs that meet weekly dur-
ing the Summer, and they are always
pleased to receive wild flowers for identifi-
cation. The fear of being poisoned deters
many people from going into the woods,
and it is not strange when so much is heard
about poison things. We hear of poison
ivy, poison oak, poison elder, poison dog-
wood, poison hemlock, poison sumach,
deadly nightshade, and all the banes, from
bug-bane to wolf's-bane ; but there are only
two plants easy to distinguish from all
others, poison ivy and poison sumach, that
are poisonous to the touch. By keeping
away from these, and abstaining from eating
anything not known to be harmless, a per-
son is safe.
Rivertonj N. J.
Oar amiable and respected friend. Bun
Suzuki,rbeingon the point of leaving for
his home in Japan, several of the boys, es-
pecially those with whom he has been en-
gaged, were anxious to give him a good
send off. This was done on Thursday even-
ing last at a social given in his honor.
Many toasts were given expressive of good-
fellowship, and in responding Mr. Suzuki,
although considerably overcome, assured
all that the past two years were the happi-
est of his life, and he should ever remem-
ber his Jersey acquaintances, at the same
time presenting each with his portrait as a
souvenir. M.
Little Silver, N. J.
The business of the J. T. Lovett Co., of
Little Silver, has undergone a change.
The principal stockholder in the company
was John T. Lovett, who founded the
Monmouth nursery, and who afterward
bought the Rumson nursery. Several
years ago Mr. Lovett^s nursery business
was converted into a stock company. Re-
cently Mr. Lovett bought up all the stock
of the J. T. Lovett Co., except that held by
W. Tabor Parker, of Little Silver, who
will remain as a stockholder of the new
concern , which has been styled "The
Lovett Co."
The new company has a capital stock of
$200,000. One of the members of the new
company is Thomas H. Spaulding, a mem-
ber of the firm of Spaulding, Jennings &
Co., steel manufacturers of Jersey City
He is a millionaire, and is a son of Henry
P. Spaulding, of New York, who died
during the past year. He has paid $50,000
in cash into the new concern and has
taken that amount in stock.
The nursery business will be continued
and a seed business will be started. The
nursery department will be kept as large
as it is now, but it is the intention to make
the seed department the principal business
of the firm. A large building will be put
up at Little Silver station for the use of
the company, and options for the lease or
purchase of three or four farms at Little
Silver have been secured.
This season stores are to be opened at
Red Bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park,
and Lakewood, to he devoted solely to the
sale of plants, cut flowers and seeds. It
is the intention also to have stores in New
York, Philadelphia, and perhaps other
eastern cities.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^A%"i^?.*eV
MaKnitJceat Exhibition Noveltiee. No rubbish.
Only the best commercial kinds, $4.00.
X. H. SPAlTL,Dif«G, Oransre, J«. J.
ROOXHD CXJTXIIVGS.
Coleus, assorted mostly yellow §5 50
Carnations, Hinze's White, Golden Gate,
May Queen ; ...10 00
Plants ±^ inctt pots. 100
Coleas, Alternauthera, assorted $3 50
Achyrantlies, assorted , 3 50
Fuclisias, assorted. 3 50
Ageratum, dwarf blue, Mme.SaUeroiGer. 3 tO
Solanum Jasminoides g:randiflorum . . . 3 00
Echeveria glauca, 3 and 3^ inch, .$3.00 & 3 00
English. Ivy, extra strong-, 4 inch pots 6 00
Or win exchange any of above for rooted cut-
tinRS of Marie Louise Violets. Cash wit order.
r,ARC£i]!iio]N;x :NiTR.sE:irv,
J. W. B. IIALLETT, Prop. Larchmont, N. Y.
BARQAINS.
L Mme. Crozy, started plaJits, $1.00 per doz.
, healthy viperous youDK plants, from 2
Ueraniums, lar^eansortment, .my selection, $2.50
per 100.
CarnaCions, entirely free from disease; one
hundred, in assorted colors, my selection, $3.00.
Pniinies , from finest seed to be had, $2.00 per 100.
__ ^__ . .^ 2 inch, my selection.
100. for stronR 2 Inch.
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, being
8 miles east of Kansas City, Mo.)
WHY BUY ROOTED CUTTINGS
when you caa buy established plants
in 3J^ inch pots for same price.
Best Mixeil GeranininB, 2 1-2, 3 and 4 Incb, $2.00,
S3.50 ami »5.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, 21-2, 3 and 4 Inch, at $3.00, ^.'00 and
$1.00 per 100.
Alternnutheray red and yellow, 2 ipcb, $2.00 a 100.
VerschaOeltii Coleus, 2 1-3 Inch,' $2.00 per 100;
$15.00 per 1000.
Vinca Variegatn, flue 3 Inch pots, $6.00 per 100.
Verbenas, 2 inch pots. $2.00 per 100.
Beconias, fine plants mixed, 2 1-2 inch pots, $2.50;
3 Inch, $3.50 ; 4 inch, $5.00 per 100.
Fiiclisins, fine mixed best sorts, 2 1-2 inch pots,
$3 .00 i 4 inch , $5.00 per 100.
iTy Geraniums, fine beat kinds, 2 1-2 Inch, $2.50;
3ioch,$3.S0; 4 Inch, $5.00 per 100.
Cash with the order.
W. H. SOHNABEL, Croton Falls, N. Y.
ROSES
25,000 Strong Plants, in 2 1-4 in. Pots.
ta France 2% cts.
Hermosa 2K "
Albany 2^ "
Folkestone 2^2 "
No Older filled for less than 100 of
above. Write for prices on 5,000 and
10,000 lots.
Novelties.
Otto Hacker. each 35 cts.
Diichartrei " 35 "
Columbia " 25 "
La France " 25 "
Sceptrum " 25 "
Corbella de Fen " 25 "
Pres. Carnot, each, 10 cts., per 100, $5.
Carrierii per 100, $4.00
Conipta " 4.00
Ternon " 4.00
Largest Collection.
15 varieties, 1894. one of each, $4.00
20 " 1893, " " 2.50 .
General collection only, Al varieties,
$2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000, for
cash only.
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4S8
The Kloriqt's Exchanged.
A Furnace Company Mulcted for Fur-
nishing a Florist a Defec-
tive Furnace.
Ill the Queens County Court of New
York, the jury in the case of Laufer vs.
The Boynton Furnace Go.,- on- Monday,
April 30, rendered a verdict for $4,000 and
costs in favor of the plaintiff, Edw. Laufer.
This case has attracted the attention of the
local florists for the past two years. The
history of the case is as follows: In 1893,
the Boynton Furnace Co. contracted to
furnish a heating: apparatus to heat the
greenhouses of Edw. Laufer, at Creed-
moor, L. I., to the temperature desired for
the growing of ordinary greenhouse stock,
such as roses, chrysanthemums, carna-
tions, callas, and other stock. The fur-
nace and piping were put in under the
contract by the Boynton Co., and after a
preUminary trial in August, 1892, were ac-
cepted and paid for by Mr. Laufer. Dur-
ing the first cold snap which occurred in
December of that year, Mr. Laufer's
greenhouses were frozen, and his plants
destroyed by the failure of the furnace to
properly heat the houses, and the green-
houses were exposed to several freezings
during that Winter, although Laufer
burned in the furnace nearly 100 tons of
coal, his glass area not exceeding 15,000
square feet. During all this period, the
Boynton Furnace Co. had a gang of men
upon the place changing pipes, putting in
additional pipe and making various altera-
tions, trying to heat the houses, but
failed. In the Spring of 1893, the Boynton
Co. sent a force of men who worked a con-
siderable portion of the Summer adding
pipes and sections to the furnace and mak-
ing various changes, with a view of im-
proving the heating apparatus, and in the
Fall of 1893 they notified Mr. Laufer that
the thing was now all right, thereupon
Mr. Laufer called in a number of green-
house men and engineers, among them
being Messrs. John H. Taylor, V. H. Hal-
lock, C. H. Allen. C. W. Ward, Nicholas
Hallock, E. H, Titus, and others, who
made an exhaustive test of the heating
apparatus, and condemned it for green-
house purposes, advising Mr. Laufer that
it would not be safe for him to trust his
greenhouses another Winter with the fur-
nace in the condition that it was. In this
test a large quantity, of coal was burned,.
and after firing some ten hours, the great-
est heat that could be developed in the
pipes in the greenhouses was 160 degrees
at the inlet into the greenhouses, and
about 110 degrees on the return pipes,
thereupon Mr. Laufer threw out the Boyn-
ton furnace and put in a steel tubular
boiler, which has since heated the green-
houses in perfect condition, with an ex-
penditure of less than 30 tons of coal dur-
ing the past Winter.
Mr. Laufer made a claim against the
Boynton Co. for the value of the furnace,
for which he had paid $1,950, and for the
damages which he had sustained by rea-
son of the failure of the furnace to heat
the greenhouses — the entire amount of his
claim being $11,000. The Boynton Co. de-
nied the claim and Laufer sued in the Su-
preme Court of the State of New York,
and the trial came off before Judge Bart-
lett, in the Queens County Court at Long
Island City, lasting upwards of three days.
The case was bitterly fought upon both
sides, the Boyntons employing the well-
known firm of Billings <& Cordoza to de-
fend the case, and Mr. Laufer being repre-
sented by Hitchings && Frost.
As this is the first case whereby a fur-
nace company has been mulcted for failure
of greenhouse heating apparatus, the
points developed in the trial as well as the
rulings of the learned judge, as to the rule
of damages, are of considerable interest to
the florist trade in general.
In the first instance, the Boynton Co.
gave Mr. Laufer a written guarantee
whereby they guaranteed the furnace to
heat Mr. Laufer's greenhouses " to the de-
sired temperature when the thermometer
outside stood at zero," and this guarantee
was good for fifteen years. The judge held
that the desired temperature should be
construed to mean such temporature as
was necessary to successfully force the
plants which Mr. Laufer was growing at
the time that he made the contract, the
Boynton Co. having contended that 50 de-
grees, or the lowest temperature at which
carnations could be grown, was the de-
sired temperature. The most important
ruling laid down was that for damages.
In this the judge held as to the plants de-
stroyed, that Mr. Laufer, if he was entitled
to recover at all, was entitled to recover
the difference between the value of the
plants as they stood in his greenhouses be-
fore they were frozen and their value as
they stood in the greenhouses after they
were frozen. To this proposition, the de-
fendants acceded, and endeavored to show
that inasmuch as carnation, chrysanthe-
muui an"d' rose plants standing upon the
benches at the season of the year when
they were frozen, were not salable, they
were of no value or rather that their value
could not be determined as there was no
market price for the same.
Under the ruling, Mr. Laufer introduced
expert testimony, the witnesses in the case
to determine the value of the plants being
Mr. John H. Taylor, Mr. C. H. Alien and
Mr. C. W. Ward, and by the testimony of
these witnesses it was conclusively shown
that the value of those plants then in the
greenhouses ranged from $8,000 to $11,000 ;
and here again the judge introduced
another novel point in the fixing of the
value of the plants, holding "that even
though there was no salable value for car-
nation or rose plants at that season of the
year, because the taking of them up out of
the benches and moving them to another
greenhouse would destroy the plants, ex-
perts might base their calculation of the
value of the plants upon the net revenue
which those plants would produce provided
Mr. Laufer had been able to carry them
through and reap the crops which they
would have borne in the natural order of
his business, less the expense of growing
and marketing his crop." The experts
who testified in the case informed the
judge and the jury that their basis of the
value was the net income which Mr. Laufer
would have derived from his plants had he
been successful with . them. The judge
also held that Mr. Laufer was entitled to
recover the difference between the amount
which he had paid for the furnace and the
value of the furnace as it stood in his
greenhouses when finished. The jury in
the case rendered a verdict of $4,000 in
favor of the plaintiff.
All of the neighboring florists are con-
gratulating Mr. Laufer upon the verdict,
although it does not more than half repre-
sent the actual damage which, be has sus-
tained by reason of his' contract with the
furnace company.
Mr. Laufer commenced business 13 years
ago with nothing but his bare hands and a
willing wife to help him, and by Intense
application and industry, hard work and
economizing, he had laid by a little compe-
tency, having 8,000 square feet of glass and
13 acres of land, and a bank balance of
$3,500 cash, upon the date that he made his
contract with the Boynton Furnace Co.,
and through the losses sustained by the
failure of this heating apparatus his cash
reserve has been wiped out, two Winters'
products of his greenhouses have been
practically lost, and he was landed with a
mortgage upon his property. Consequently
the honest, hard working German aroused
the sympathy of every florist and of every
one of his neighbors in his locality, and
the justice of the verdict in his favor as
against the furnace company is conceded
by all who are acquainted with the facts.
This case ought to serve as an object les-
son to many florists who have dealings
with furnace companies ; there are num-
bers of firms engaged in building, more es-
pecially the building of furnaces for dwell-
ing house purposes, who are apparently
entering the field of greenhouse heating
without thoroughly understanding the
requirements of a greenhouse heating ap-
paratus. For instance, a gentleman was
put upon the witness stand by the Boyn-
ton Co., with the claim that he was an ex-
pert in hot-water heating, and that he had
written, a number of works upon heating
apparatus which were accepted as stand-
ard .authority, that he had had large expe-
rience in greenhouse heating ; yet this ex-
pert testified that a greenhouse 20 feet wide
could be heated to a temperature of 50 de-
grees with sixteen runs of two-inch pipe,
the outside temperature being at zero and
the flow pipes at the end of the house near-
est the boiler not being hot enough to pre-
vent your holding your hand upon them
for some ten to twenty seconds. To prac-
tical greenhouse men who have used stand-
ard hot-water heating apparatus, who
know that upon no part of either the flow
or return of their hot water apparatus can
the pipes be touched with the hand when
a temperature of 50 degrees is maiutained
under the glass, with the outside tempera-
ture at zero — this proposition will seem ex-
tremely ridiculous ; and those furnace
companies who trust their business in the
hands of experts with such ideas as these
will expose themselves to serious dangers,
and if much business is done upon this
basis, we may look for more suits and
more judgments for damages against fur-
nace companies in the behalf of injured
florists. C. W. Ward.
Hail Item.
Mr. John U. Killenberger, manager of
the Fort Dodge G-reenhouse and Nursery
Co., of Fort Dodge, Iowa, reports the
worst hailstorm in twenty years on April
28. The firm is insured in the F. H. A.
John G. Esler, Secretary.
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
This personal request we make uuder every adver-
tiaemeiit we print, and by complying with it you will
greatly help this paper, and as well Kive the adver-
tiser the aatlefaction of linowinK where hia adver-
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to Bupply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDCE, MASS.
WHEN WfliTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ClSTIRONGtltDEIIlllSlS
Keceived HIGHEST AWABD at
PARIS, MBLBOUBNE and
. CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Received HIGHEST AWARD at COttlM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
109 anil 111 Beekman Street, NEW TOBK CITI,
PIPE
-^7^1^.
Wrought Iron Pipe, Valyes, Cocks, Fit-
tings, Etc. for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.
HOSE
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
KT I_OJn£©ST RKTeS.
63 SO. FIFTH AV.. NEW YORK,
Bet. Housloa and BIcecbor Sts.
L. HARRIS & SON,
F, O. BOX 1190.
fOtJKDEtt 1860,
THE R££D GLASS COMPANY,
66 ■Warren Street & 46, 48 & SO College PlacSj
One Block from 6th and 9tli Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YOftK Cl'TY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS f^ I ^
for ConservBtories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited. Mention paper.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural IrGbitects and Hot-water Engineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents in statnps.
244 CANAL street; NEW YORK CITY.
r'S EXCHANGF
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
■• We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm (,£ SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of ■William DopfTel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
cofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. "We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
we know you will give us an order. Mention papei
SYR«CUSE POTTERY CO.. Office, AQ3 Norlh Salina St.. Svraouss, H. Y
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTSj we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on, application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO./''' "^ki^^B^ip" I"''"*'
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 MTRXIE ATENUE,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
GREENHOUSE HEATING
—AMD
Ventilating Apparatus.
Patenfee and Manufaefurer cf
Hot Water Boilers, Green-
house Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Valves, Tanks, etc.
2^~£stiDiate8 ol coHt sriven, nnd 71luatrntea Cdtn-
loffue furnlsned on application.
MENTION THE Pl.ORtST'8 CXCHANGC
T'HE Klorist's Exchanoe,
459
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURItL ItRCHITECTS IND BUILDERS.
Steam and Hot Water Keatins; Engineers.
Plana and Estimates furnished on application.
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvtngton -on- Hudson, N.Y.
GAEENHOUSE HEITING IND YENTILiTIHG,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
[litcIiing^^^Go
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK,
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus*
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect DrainageBench Tile"
paper. or Slate Tops.
S£ND 4C. POSTAGE FOR. II^HTSTRAXED C ATAI^OGUE.
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, flasieBt to operate, and by far the
bent machine In the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have seen my Illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free, (riving prices.
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and
Sifter. Address -
Box 114. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
BETTER THAN ATOAD.
BUY RUMSEYS SPRAY PUMP
And Free Your Trees rrom Insects.
RUMSEIV&CO.LTD.
Seneca Falls.NY
Circulars Free.
IMPROVED GLAZING
Gas8er*B Patent Zinc Joints^ for butting
glass, makes greenhouses air and water-tieht.
Also prevents sliding and bieakage from frost-
Does not coat as much to heat a house glazed with
the joints, thereby saving enougli in fuelr.o-more
than pay the additional cost in glazing. The leading
florists of the country are using them. Write for
circulars, with full particulars, and Price List,
J, M. GASSEB, Florist, Euclid Areiiue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORI^T-fj EXCHANGE
Neponset Flower Poh
AR£ SOLD AS FOLLOWS:
Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered ship-
ped by Ireight, add 50 cents cartage.
Packed in Gross Weight
Per 100 PerK
2K inch.... 1.000.... iiboui SOlltg
2% *• ....1,010.... '• 23 *•
3 " ....i,ono.... " 34 "
ZM " ....1,0(10.... " 45 "
Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.
For further detail, see previous special adver-
tisements.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, M'f'rs Agents,^
136 West 24th Street,
P. 0. station E, NEW TOKK.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGb
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
— purposes>-at-Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. doWelN'S s6n, 207 CahaTStroot, New York.
Ur Figures before buying efTaaa. - - JEetimatee Freely €Hven.
VICTORY !
The only Certiflcate __
Merit awarded for' ventilaf-
iiig" apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard '
Ventilating Machine.
The Florist's friend. . in
working and prices,
VIGTORY!
VICTORY !
No
HEN WRrriNG HENTldN THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
repairs lor 5 years;
no chiiins to bretik, as is the
result with others.
\ Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
"3roTa-xigs1jo-^7'i7-n., Oli.±o.
I EVANS' IMPROVED CHALLENGE!
,- ♦
Roller Bearing, Self-Oiling' Device, ♦
Automatic Stop, Solid liink ♦
Chain, makes tlie IMPKOVED ♦
CHALiLtENGE the most perfect ♦
apparatus lu the market. . . .J
WKITE FOK CATALOaUE AND PEICES BEFOBE
PUCING lOUR ORDER EISEWHEKE.
OUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.,
RICHMOND, IND.
^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^
their merits and not on tlieir antiquity.
THE RIGHT KIND OF BOILER
R0Y4L
HEATERS
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y^.
For a Greenhouse,
i.%/%/^^^%/^%^%/%^^%^ %/«/%/%/%% '%%^%%'%5k%^/V%/%/%^%%.'
TO MAKC ROOIKE
Will sell 400,000 SJ.^ Inch special
size f LOWER POTS, at $6.00
per 1000, with a discount on 5,000,
10.000 or 30,000 lots. Just the
thing for the Rose grower. This
is a bargain. Order early.
FRED. ANDERSON, Long Island City, N. Y.
STAHDARD FLOWER POTS.
prompt attention. A Rood stroner pot.
PEICE LIST POI
l?i inch pots, per 1000 $3.00
ANT NUMBER.
8 inch pots, per 100, $5.00
9 " " V.oO
10 " '• 10.00
11 " " 16 00
12 '• •• 20.00
14 •' " 40.00
16 " •• 75.00
Lawn VuHPS.
17x17 $100each.
HILFINGBR BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST EOLKBE & SONS, 136 & 138 W. S4(h
Street, New York City, Agents for New
York and vicinity.
T^' Clipper
Sash Bar
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EX
460
The KIvOrist's Exchange.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. A LI. EN,
Wholasale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 24th St., New Yerk.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOLESUE FLORIST,
940 Broadway, New York.
.... Established 1887. . .
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
1» West 27tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALL, 932 18tH ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
I Wholesale Florists
I 49 TfEST 28tli STREET,
$ NEW YORK.
% We lead in American Beauty, S
^ Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale ■ Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEI. A. HART,
Wholesale &Goininission Florist, j
113 W. 30th St., New York.
Telephone Call. UffI 88th St.
_U kinds ol Roaei. Tlolets and CamfttlonB a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 84tU St., NEW YORK.
BD'WARD C. HOHLAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bplde, Mermet and American
Beauty, Speclaltiea.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olesale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
^^•^INEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
My specialty at present is "WHITE L,IL,AC 5 just the
thing for wedding decora! ions.
Cut . FloA r . Commission ■ Dealers.
Robes— American Heauty.
Bennett, Ousin....
Bon Silene
Bride, Mermet
',j^ Bridesmaid.,
Jacqneminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
JJme. C. Testout...
Perle, Niphetos. Heste
Sony, de Wootton
niricli Brunner
Watteville
AniAlMTDMS
AsFAitAacs
BOUYABDIA
Oabnations- Helen Keller. . .
Daybreak, Edna Craig.
Scott, Albertini
Storm King
Ophelia, Swpetbrier...,
Modowan, Michigan...
Other fancy sorts.
*' common sorts .. .
Hbuotbofe
Htaointhb
LmuM HABBisn
LILS OP the VAiLKT. .
Mignonetts
Kabcusub
Panszzb
Nkw Tobs Boston fbii,adei,fhia Ohioago St. Louib
Mays, 1891. May 2, 1894. May 2, 1894. May 1,1894. May 1,1894.
$2.0U to$20.(
1.00 to 3.(
1.00 to 2.1
1.00 to 3.(
1.00 to 3.(
2.(10 to 6.{
1.00 to 3.(
2.00 to 6.(
1.00 to 4.(
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1.00 to 2.(
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100 to 2 (
6.00 to 20. (
1.00 to 3.(
.60 to l.(
2S.00 to 36.1
.60 to .■:
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.... to 8.(
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3.00 to 6.C
4.00 to ..
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.50 to .1
.60 to 1.0
.16 to .E
.... lo ...
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1.00 to 2.C
1.00 to 2.C
1.00 to 2.0
.25 lo .5
5.00 to 16.0
1 OO to 2.0
.10 to .3
.... to ..
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4.00 to 8.1
4.00 to 12.1
4.00 to 12.(
4.00 to 12.1
4.00 to 8.1
4 00 to 12.1
6.00 lo 12.1
3.00 to 4.(
3.00 to 6.<
4.00 to 6. 1
10.00 to 20.(
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50.00 to 75. (
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1.00 to l.f
2.00 lo 3.1
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6.00 to 10. (
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.75 to l.(
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2.00 to 4.1
.76 lo l.(
3 00 to 6.00
4.00 to 6.00
10.00 to 12.00
4.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6 00
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 3 00
2.0O to 4.00
4.00 to 6.00
15.00 to 36.00
3 00 lo 4.00
.... lo 1.00
.... to 50.00
....to 1.00
6.00 to 8.00
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2.0O to 3.00
to 2.00
.... to
2.00 lo 3.00
.... lo 1.60
1.60 to 2 00
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3.00 to 4.00
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to 2.00
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lo
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to 8 00
lo 4.00
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to 8.00
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to 8.00
to 3.00
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i.OO to 6.00
1.00 to 4 00
i.OO to 3.00
1.00 to 6.'J0
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L.OO to 4.00
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.50
market which is more subject to iluctuation than any other In the country,
FOn OTBEJC COMMISSION DX:j.IyX!JtS SX!:E NJEXl PAOJE.
GEORGE IIIIJLI.EN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SUPPI-IES.
Orders by mail, telephone, eipresB or tel«- I
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316, Boston, ]
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
■ I Ml I
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland.
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART,
CUT FLOWERS and FLOM' SUPPLIES
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 B*aoon St., Boston, Mass.
TTH MAKE! A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPING
choice Roses and other Flowers, oarefnlly
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
with ma
KEttNICOTT BROS. COIIIPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
VriRE WORK A SPBOIALTV.
MILLANC BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS}
No. 17 West 28th Street,
Bet. sill At*, ml E>ulwt7. NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JK7«VeS PURDV.
Wholesale and CommlsBiun Dealer ia
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlsBloii Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
32 West SOtli Street, Kew Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
53 WEST 30tli ST.,
I NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRED. EHRET,
U/l?olesal? <;ut; Flou7(?r D?al?r
1403 FAIRInrOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
•^ FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, I
Wholesale Florist,
TTHEi FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
461
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
eRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS
ALWAYS ON
i MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BosTiauLiusu AnoiiOHusa.
W. ELLISON,,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers \
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. I
C. A. KUBHIVJ
Successorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
1122 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. ., |
A COMPLETE Line of Wire designs.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Commiesion Dealers in
Cut FItwers & Florists' Supplies,
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS. - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFPINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'L, B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Wuhlnglon St., Buffalo, N.Y.
FOBCING BTOBS, FLOBISTS' SUPPUES,
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
MIIvWAUKEE, WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specialty.
Bloomsbnrsr, Pa.
QBOWEB or C
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
0.0X1. Telphonec
Send for prices.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
NoRWALK, Conn.— John W. Cunrow is
now ruoning the Fair st. greenhouses,
lately occupied by J. E. Larmer.
Anacostia, D. C— Theo. Diedricb, who
was formerly located at 1333i F at., Wash-
ington, has gone out of the retail business,
and will now devote himself entirely to
the growing of violets here.
Chicago.
Club Meeting.
At the regular meeting of the
Chicago Florists' Club, the following re-
.solutions on the death of the late Myron
A. Hunt, who was so intimately known,
and an honorary member of the Society
since.he moved from this city, were unani-
mously passed :
Whereas, This Club learns with the pro-
foundest sorrow ol: the death of Myron A.
Hunt, an honorary member of this body, a man
well-known and universally honored b.v the
profession on this continent: a man of
broad knowledge, liberal and advanced ideas
and general integrity, one who ranked the very
highest in our midst, be it
Resolved^ That this Club extend its heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family of the de-
ceased in this their hour of sad affliction, and
that the secretary of this Club forward a copy
of the same to his bereaved family .
In the matter of a new meeting place
nothing definite was decided upon ; it was
left to the executive committee to deter-
mine. W. J. Heffron, o£ Washington
Heights, was elected a member.
The Cat Flower Exchange.
At a meeting of the stockholders
on Saturday, April 28, pursuant to call for
that purpose, it was voted to close up, and
go out of business. An auction was held
there and then to sell its effects, a separate
bid being offered for the desk of $15 ; there
being no advance this was sold at that
price. The fixtures, costing originally $144,
were put up, together with the good will of
the Exchange, and sold to George Klehm
for $105. The directors were then in-
structed to pay all bills owing, collect out-
standing accounts, and as soon as feasible
distribute the assets pro rata among the
stockholders.
M. Enders, of Havelock, it is re-
ported has skipped out leaving a large
number of creditors ; we have not learned
particulars.
Clianges in Location.
W. W. Babnabd & Co. have removed
their retail store and business office from
10 N. Clark to their warehouse^ 186 Kinzie
street.
Blameuser Bros., of Niles Center, have
opened up a fine new store at 745 Wells St.,
also fronting on Lincoln ave.
Friedman has closed his flower store in
the Columbia building.
George Wittbold, 1708 N. Halsted, is
finishing two new houses for palms and
ferns, which are his specialties.
A lot of gladiolus flowers from Havana,
were on J. B. Deamud's table on Saturday.
They looked fresh, but are not likely to
pay much to the shipper.
It is reported that one of the big depart-
ment stores is going heavily into the
florists' line, that they have purchased W.
S. Smith's stock and place at Aurora, and
that iWr. Smith is to be manager of the
florist depart- ^~\ a
Cincinnati.
The market.
Trade in this city is much better
this week with our retail florists. Messrs.
Huntsman & Hakdestt had the decora-
tions for the Breed-Roads wedding Tues-
day, which was quite a swell affair. In
front of a large mirror a natural canopy of
palms and Harrisii presented a truly beauti-
ful appearance. In draping the folding
doors large quantities of Asparagus plu-
mosus was used, draping all to one side.
The mantels were banked with adiantum
and palms, while the table decorations
consisted of lily of the valley and farley-
ense ferns. Li. H. Kjrk & Co., furnished
the bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets, con-
sisting of valley for the bride and Bride
roses for the bridesmaids.
Stock for this week is much better, but
not so plentiful.
J. JI. McCuLLOUGH's Sons received from
E. G. Hill&Co., of Richmond, Ind., two
dozen very handsome blooms of yellow
chrysanthemums, being the first of the
season. They were readily sold at a good
iigure and attracted a great deal of atten-
tion in the fiorists' window. Beauty roses
are coming In more plentifully and of bet-
ter quality, selling readily at 25 cents for
the best blooms. Lily of valley is good and
sells at 3c; Bride and Mermet at 5c. and 6c.;
Perle, 3c. Extra choice carnations are sell-
ing at 3c.; good at 3c. and fair at Ic. Har-
risii, slow, at 75c. perdozen.
J. A. Peterson is building two new
greenhouses, one a propagating house, llx
125 feet; the other a violet house, 15x135
feet. Mr. Petersen is now the best grower
we have and probably has the best equip-
ped place.
Our neighbors across theriver in Coving-
ton, especially Geo. Meek, report business
good, having several wedding decorations
for this week.
Harry Edwards, of Newport, is also
doing a nice business. Taking all in all, I
hardly think any of our craft will be ob-
liged to join Coxey's army.
E. G. Gillett.
South Norwalk, Conn.
F. S. Lyons, 33 High st., is now running
his greenhouses commercially; one 100-foot
house is devoted to miscellaneous plants,
another of the same size to carnations, and
a 50-foot house to violets. In one of the
houses we noticed a well grown orange,
carrying 150 ripe fruit.
John H. Smith, South Main st., has been
established since 1845, consequently has
the oldest established business in the Nor-
walks, and points with pride to possibly
one of the first greenhouses built in the
State. The establishment now consists of
a handsome store and seven large houses
filled to repletion with a very choice as-
sortment of foliage plants, orchids, ferns
and general run of bedding stock. One
large house is devoted to camellias ; these
are of great size, varying from six to fifteen
feet in height and as much as eight feet
through. They are planted out in solid
beds and are making splendid growth.
The varieties are: Alba plena. Lady Hume,
and fimbriata. Among carnations Mr.
Smith has a seedling of his own raising
which promises well. The color is a good
pink with very bright center, good fra-
grance, growth strong. It may be de-
scribed as intermediate between Grace
Wilder and Daybreak.
Paul T. Berg, Woodward place, has
one large house with huge camellias in the
center and carnations on the sides. Three
other houses are devoted to smilax, bed-
ding plants and roses. In the rose house
on a back wall are two Marechal Niel, cov-
ering a space of 10x50, and producing
thousands of blooms. These are budded
on the Lamarque, and prove conclusively
what an excellent stock that variety makes
for the Marechal Niel.
Portchester, N. Y.
CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLIATH
Immenae yellow. Strong plants from 2}^ inch
pota, ^1.75 per dozen, poat free.
X. H. SPATJI^DING, Oraii£:e» N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUM C. CHALFANT
Fine comme]-oial yellow. Sli-onj; plants from
VA. inch pots Sl.OO per dozen, post free.
'r. H. SPAITLDING, Oraiise, N.J.
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^ E. G. HILL & CO., I
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
♦ '♦
• RICHMOND. INDIANA. «
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JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
l^^Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchahgb.
170 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEW WRmwG MEWTIOH THE FLOBJST'S EXCHANGE
Rose Buds
IHEBMETS, BRIDES, PEBLES.
GONTIEBS, NEPHETOS. . .
Fresh cut. any quantity at Summer prices.
Sent 0. O. D. at S3. 00 per Hundred.
GEO. H, BENEDICT, «n'l°e., Yorkville, N.Y.
ASPARAGUS
Plumosus Nanus.
DESIGNS AND DECORATING.
Strings 8 feet and over, iO cents. Cash with order,
THE HIGHL&ND FLORAL CO., Dayton, 0.
WHEN WRITING WEHTJQH THC Ft-ORIST'S EXCHAWGK
FtOmSTS wlio have surplu.s stock for
sale at retail would do well to put a card of
seven lines in AMERICAN GABPENIXG. i
Tiie rate is only 15 cents per lihte or *35
per year-
CAKTHAGE, MO.
* • * Your paper is certainly the best one o:
its kind any where published. EDWAED TEAS
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT SXJR.INGS, 8 to 12 feet long: 50 cents eacli.
In Large or Small Quantities all tlie year round.
S EXCHANGE
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CUIvXIVAXION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2,00. IW. ■s.. hunt, Terre Haute, Ind.
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ISMILAA
A SPECIALTY.
Can be had by the
: DOZEN, HUNDRED, or THOUSAND STRINGS.
: E. KOFFMAN, Walden, Orange Co., N. Y. \
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISrS EXCHANGE
462
The Rloris^t's Bxcuu^Noas.
E. G. HILL
Grand extra eaiiv pink. Strone plants from Sc-
inch pots, i?.LT5 per dozen, postfree.
'r. H. SP'AlTLmjSG, Orange, N. J.
CARNATIONS - - -
AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES
1000 Dayl)ieak
1000 Portia
1000 Tidal Wave
1000 J. J. Harrison. ...
1000 Mme. Eliz, Reynolds
1000 Mme. Diaz Alljertini
Per 100
. . 13 50
. . I 00
. . 1 50
. . 1 60
. . 3 00
. . 5 00
1000 Wm. Scott 5 00
ALL OUT Ol" SOIL.
CHARLES F. BAKER, UH^, M. Y.
HARD TIME PRICeI
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS,
LARGE AND STOCKY.
In flats. 75 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1000.
5000 Portia Carnation Plants,
In flats, %'J.m per lOOO.
Also 10,000 A. Belle, Beauty,
and O. Mermet Eoses,
In 3, iyi ana 4 in. pots. Prices on application.
CASH WITH ORDER.
B F. Barr, Wholesale Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
WUFW WRITING MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
We have a fine lot of ' the above ready for
immediate shipment, growing in 3 inch pots.
Price, $8.00 per iOO; $75.00 per 1,000.
PETER HENDERSON & CO
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK.
APPLY FOR DiTALOGUES OF THE
SPECIftL PftLNl SftLES
AT AUCTION.
May iOth, combination sale, Phila. Florists
May nth, " " N.Y. Florists
May 24th, " " Phila. Florists
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
20B GREENWICH ST., NEW YORK.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Best in the Market, per
,_„ W-— — lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cane Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Applicalion.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 60 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market m price as well as m
dnish Send for new Price List with Photographs.
turn nil mil Manufacturer of metal DESIGNS,
UIkHNIANN Importer and Dealer In FLORISTS" SUPPLIES,
IHIVEIOOOPANSIES
•\rhich I will exchange for Amaryllis,
Ferns, Fancy Leaved Caladiums or
Dayljreak Carnations.
PANSIBS are all in bloom and
worth S15.no.
JNO. E. DeWALT, GEISSINGEK, PA.
CHOICE FLORISTS STOCK
AT LOW RATES.
100,000 A.liaiitinii Cuiie.^tiin
50,000 As
50,000 Aui'pelon
Vcitclii
5iiuiii}'planTs!'.?3.00"aiia *6.00 per 100.
10.000 Dracajiia luilivisn, from 3 and 4 in.,
S.J.O0 and S8.00 per 100.
1 OO.OOO Coleus, all the leadinK varieties, from
"w an" 3)^ to., SS^OO and S5.00 per 100; iS2o,00 and
SOOo'^alTl'aSplendens, ?iH In., S5.00 per 100.
^nnn <7eraniumB, choice douhle assorted, lead-
*in""SieUes,3^^in S6.00perl00.
10,000 Chi-ysantliemums, Best sorts lor flor-
ists use. to name, 2ii In., SlOO per 100.
10,000 Summer Flowering Roses, from 4
m.. 810.00 per 100. „ , ,,,
10,000 Cobea Scanilens, from o and S%
Plants
31th St. fen
Cars to Greenho
Liberal d
Flowerii
from 92d St.
MAD. POLLOCK GERANIUMS,
2'A in- $5-0° P" ^°°-
FERNS. Pteris, Serrulate, Pteris Argyrfea,
Pteris Cretica, 214 inch, .«3.00 per 100.
VERBENAS, Booted cuttings, S8.00 per 1000,
named.
C. F. BAKER, - Xrtlca, N. Y.
WHKN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & CO., IZL.. ,..oJJ^^
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. «nd exporters of
BULBS AND PLANTS
Are open to close contracts in small and large quantities. Price List now ready.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
oG No. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, OYOAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
If.'
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
FlnslilnB & Steinway Aves., LOXG ISLAND CITY.
WHENWRmNGMENT,OK ""
Cent
ROSES
200,000
From 2}4 in. pots at $3'5.00 per 1000
$3.00 per 100.
STRICTLY OUR SELECTION
CASH AVITH ORDER.
50,000 from 4 in. Pots
At $S0.00 per 1000 ; $7.00 per 100.
Varieties in Stock :
HyBRIDS. Baumaiin. Black Prince, Alfred
" c"rai" De Lesseps, Ue&raw Dufferin, Edm-
tiurE Holmes, Giant of Battles, Leteovre,
Lyonnaiae, Prince Arthur, B. Verdi er. h ueret.
nvRRTD TEA . Wellshott, Meteor, Pink
Rover, La France, White l^a France, Alhany
Salvlatl, Saf ra'no, Wahan,
CliIMBERS. Baltimore Belle, Seven Sisters,
^'TeSreMee Belle, Goasard, Marshal Niel.Sol-
faterre. Devonlensis, Lamarque. Perle. Kichard-
>n, also Queen Scarlet, Soupert, Chatelard
ALTERNANTHERAS
Paronychlolcles major ] 2 inch pots,
Rosea nana.
Aurea nana.
ySa.OO per 100;
I $25.00 per 1000
MICHEL Plant and Bulb Co
ST. I,OriS, MO.
SEASONABLE ITEMS.
Geraniums, 4 in., fine bedders, in hud and bloom.
fn^ lr°.^n5'ffipe??ci^^L"^';n^S'aT|5,'o"re'r g
Thuiibergin, for baskets and vases, din, in Dios^
som, at S3,a per 100. Auei-ntums, stocky and 1 11
bf b bssoms, 4 in. pots, atSS.OO per 100. Autlieinns
Coronnrla, iH in., at S2.o0 per 100.
W. P. BRINTON.
Railroad Nurseries, Cliristiana, Pa.
BEGONIA NO^TIES,ETCr
/I RARE OFFER, FREE BY MAIL.
10. 100.
Cacti, 10 varieties.............. ...... SO 60
Cytisus Laburnum {Golden Cham).. 40 S3 00-
Echeveria seounda glauoa 50
Saxifraga °"
Solanum Jasmtnoides on
Violets, Marie Louise 'j-'-'i.^
Strong Plants, per exp. or freight. _
Arctostaphylos(Manzmeta),3sorts. 7o o uu
Paulownia Imperialis 1 ^
Solanum Jasminoides ^o
Japan Stock, imported.
Oonshiu Orange grafted on.'Tntol-
iate Orange root; by mail free. 2 .W ..0 01)
Bulbs „„ . fiA
Lilium Auratum 60 5 UU
" Eubrum Speciosum 150
*' Macranthura, each 30 cts. .
" Golpo 60
" Nerine ^O 3 50
Cash with order or state what yon have to exchanee.
C. GlEBEL, Lakeport, Lake Co., Cal.
_ o.,vie and growth of Snowdrop; compact,
■ng up from the cutting bench. Flowers m
Jng two inches across ; will in the future take
Ipink. Strong young plants after April loth,
Fseedlings as above variety. Dwarf and very
3 dense foliage like a bouquet, with the color ot
, even when quite small. After April loth
Peniet, Kus
md other -^
Quality of Stock Guaranteed
' PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED.
Sand for Quoti""" o" ^'"" °""' Selection.
THE NATIOMlIlANT CO.,
Dayton, Ohio.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
B. SEMPERKLORENS IKCA
A cross between Snowdrop and w
short-jointed habit, exceedingly free*
showy panicles, a single flower often *
the place of B. incarnata : color a oi
60 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz.
B. SEMI'EK.EI.OK.ENS COB.
Originated with me in same \-,
compact habit, flowers standing abo
B. semperfl. rosea, but more free flower...,
30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz.
*"*""TSi^oftTerurnew1,M?t''forc''uffl?™rdm-ing the whole season. In planting it out
and^eT°tgrowonthe IrSund.you will have an abundance of showy, white and lasting
flowers from Spring to Fall. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.
nesronla Vernon, Snowflrop, semperfl. rosea, Ttaurstonii, metanica.
""tatti-fctive and desiralUe varieties. Good sized plants. 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per lOU.
LIST OF SEASONABLE PLANTS.
Ageratum in 2 dit. varieties. Coleus, be^ *«c, , in 10 varieties.
Aloysia (Lemon Verbena). " Cupbea (Oisir Ptant).
isc* pYaTrni?o'iia."''""- ^Lobelia Emp^^illiam and Cr. Palace.
Antliemis covonariafl pi. Myrtle (Bridal).
Coleus Verschafl!., Firebrand, Golden Bedder. Othonna crasslf olia.
. The above plants, in S-inoh pots, ready now. 60 cts. per doz., $4.00 per luu.
JOHN G. EISELE, 20 1 Ontario 8ts.. Tioga Sta., Piiiiaiielpiiia, Pa.
8 OO
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Can furnish at any time from now to July 1st
strong rooted cuttings of M. Wanamaker, _t.
C. Madeira, Pres. W. R. Smltli, Ivory, Miss
Kate Brown, J. H. Taylor, Mrs. R. Craig,
Mrs. E. D. Adams, V. Morel, W. G. Newett,
H. Balsley, at S2.50 per 100. „,,.,,
Such varieties as Lincoln, .Widener, WhiU-
din H. Arnold, Mermaid, Domination,
B. G. Hill, Mrs. Farson, E. Prass, Kioto,
etc. at S8.00 per 100 ; If by mail add 30o.
""aU healthy, well rooted. Not less than 5 of
a kind. Add K for 2 in. pots.
xcos
FINE STRONG TWO INCH PLANTS.
Reautv..S0.00 Testout....S6.00 Meteor...
Bride . 3.0O Bridesmaid 6.0O Perle
Sunset.. 3.00 Hoste 3.00 Mermet..
Kaisarian.. 6.00
Cash with Order. Correspondence Inv
W. J. & Wl. S. VESEY,
90 Thompson Ave., Fori Wayne,
■"-
We are a straight shoot and aim toi
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF
INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NU^
VOL, VI. No 24.
NEW YORK, ^
finto a vigorous plant,
CMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
12, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
TO THE TRADE rlORISTS' FORGING BULBS.
The best Chrysanthemnm we hare ever
sent out is our Novelty for 1894 named
PITCHER & MANDA (1500)
/I NY Florist when he sees it this fall in bloom, if he has not a stock of it will regret he
StV did not procure it. It is of fine habit, free grower and stout stem ; flowers very
arge, of great substance and lasting qualities. Color pure canary yellow, with the excep-
:ion of the outer five or six rows of petals, which are pure white. The halo and soft blend-
ng is most pleasing and effective, and those who saw it in bloom last season regarded it as
the most beautiful variety in our collection. It was awarded four first prizes and certificates
jf merit. As we had but a few blooms of it we were unable to exhibit it except in a very
limited way. The price %t which it is offered is a great break in this direction and in line
jvith the general policy of tlie present management to offer only stock of the highest quality
ind at the lowest price. It will prove one of the most valuable Florist and Exhibition
wers ever introduced. We recommend it without reserve as the greatest Novelty of 1894,
Hid those who have not already secured a stock of it should not fail to do so at once, as this
variety is sure to meet with great favor. It has not been weakened by over-propagatiOK by
as this season, and tiice {ilants in three-inch pots will be delivered. •
Price, 35c. Each; $3.50 per Dozen; $25.00 per Hundred.
PITCHER & MANDA
United States Nurseries
SHORT HILLS, N.J.
A FEW THINGS
YOU SHOULD BE THINKING
OF BUYING AT THIS TIME:
Cnladiuui lilsculentuni, 1 to 2 in. diam per 100.
3to4 " " .
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, fine stock, per 1000, $9.00 " .
L. Auratum, 7 to 9 '*
JL. " 9ton " .
lltolS " ,
Vto 9 " .
9toll " .
Mixed per lliO. .)fl.25| per 1000.
Fine Mixed " ..1.4(1;
L. Rnbrum
Ti. Album,
Gladioli, Fine
Exti
" Light colors " ..1.76;
" and White " .. 2.B0;
CROZT'S CANNAS, varieties ii lid prices on applicatiiin.
. 7.00
.10.00
. 1.2B
. ti.60
. i.KI
.12.60
. 7.60
.12.50
.10,00
.12.60
.16.00
.20.00
WE are now located at 68 LAKE STREET, where, as soon as we
can get our stocks in order, we shall be in better shape than ever to
attend to all orders for Florists' Supplies, etc. We are now booking orders for
ROMAN HYACINTHS,
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS,
and all other FRENCH BULBS.
ALSO
and. XjIXjITTDVC ISC-A-iaiaiSII.
If you have never tried our Harrisii you should do so now. There are
none better. REmEmBER OUR NEW ADDRESS.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
We are now ready to book import orders {August and
September deliver/) for
t,ILY-OF-THE-V ALLEY, ROBIAN HYACINTHS,
LILIUM HARRISII, LIHUIII CANDIDUM,
(Bermuda Easter Lily), (Large Flowering),
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM,
(Bermuda Grown),
VON SION and PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS.
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA,
(Home-grown, under glass),
SPIR^A JAPONICA,
IHJTCH FORCING and BEDDING HYACINTHS
and TULIPS.
• The Imported Bulbs offered in this List will be selected from the stock of the most
j»isrs in Germany, Ftaiice, Holland and Belgium.
When sending for Prices of Bulbs, please state quantities needed.
22 l»EY STREET, NEW YORK.
MG MENTION 1^ FLORIST'S EXOMaNGC
We Supply
DQckoto ^"*^ Fern Dishes for Dinners.
Ddunulu decorations, Receptions, School
Commencements, Bon Voyage,
etc. purposes, in many pleasing styles, plain
and fancy, of Wicker, Willow, natural,
gilt or bronzed, Raffia, Celluloid, Silver
and Gold iMetal, etc., at high and low
prices, all cheap for their cost ; compare
our Fall trade list.
Qliolin ^^"£^"£ Baskets, 8 inch bowl, at
nUuUu 5<^<^' €^ch, 10 inch, at Soc. , 12 inch,
at $1.00, 15 mch, at $1.50 ; Rustic
Stands for larger decorative plants, 18 inch
high, at 90c. each, 22 inch high, at $1.00,
26 inch high, at $1.10, 30 inch high, at
$1.20 each.
(Sago Palm), natural
prepared, equal to
fresh cut in appearance,
according to size at 40c., 45c., 50c., 60c.
and 75c. each.
Immnffnllon White and all colors,
InllllDllulluO, $2.75 the dozen, natural
yellow, $2.00 ; Cape-
'".flowers, best, $r.oo the lb., second
■"60c. the lb. ; Wheat Sheaves, Wire
D^esigns, Wire, Foil, Picks, Wax Paper,
and all other Florist Supplies quoted
. our illustrated Trade List, mailed free,
We allo-w 10 per cent,
discount for prompt
Casti, except -when
prices are quoted ^et.
Spring Bulbs. I^:'''^"'t^^,
Gycas Leaves,
Metal Designs, |l{;=£°j nudion Sales, of
Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts, etc., ^'
in green or while foliage,
1000 ; Cal-
adium Esculent, $6.00 the 100 ; Gladio-
lus in prime mixture, $10.00 the 1000 ;
Cannas, Dahlias and other bulbs see list.
Now is the time to send us
your list for appraisement
before the rush of Spring
Sales keeps you too busy. Roman Hy-
acinths, Lily of the Valley, Double
Yellow Narcissus, Lilium Harrisii,
LongifLorum and Candidum, Paper-
whites, Freesia, Calla Lily and Spiraea
are our great specialties. Our prices are
reasonable for the best goods,
and Rhododendron plants for
fall delivery, in the best Ghent
grown quality, at prices according
to size, from 350." and 40c. a plant upwards, in
assorted cases of the best market sorts only
Insecticide ; sure death to
all insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Price, Quart Tins, $1.00; Gal-
lon Tins, $3.25.
kills Mildew radically.
Used extensively by
the best Rose growers.
10 lbs., $i.co; bags of no lbs., $5.50;
220 lbs., $10.00.
Tuesdays and Fridays,
assorted Plants and
Bulbs. Address all
auction matters to 205 Greenwich Street.
Fall Bulbs.
Azalea
Fir Tree Oil.
■ Virgin Sulphur,
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS.
Address Letters to Station B. 136 &. 138 W. 24th Street, Hem York.
464
The F^lorisx's Exchange
CLEARING OUT SALE OF THE FOLLOWING:
RUSTIC BASKETS Ig S t^5:;;;;:;::;:;:::-.;:;;.;v/.;-.;;;-.v;;;;.;v;.*iS:?!! ""■ -"'"'•"•
VERBENA BASKETS ISSJi; J- }gL-:-;;-;;;-;--:;:----;:--"!i:?S
T TT "V TSTTT TR« AURATIJM, Boz. tl.OO; 100, »e.OO. KtrBKUM, Boz. »1.00; 100, »6.00.
MjLUI. JSUUJJO ROSEUM, " 1.00! " 6.00. AlBtTM, " l.SOj " 8.00,
BLANCH FERRY SWEET PEA, perPo„„d 4oca„t..
GLADIOLI, Mixed, ?'/«.%»• TUBEROSES, gS: J;.;.;.*i:8SS^;lSS?:
MADEIRA VINES, ""HIT' CINNAMON VINES, ''""Jb.oo.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 llaiket Stntt, PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Reg. Cable Address : DePorest Flilla.
Price lists on application.
SUMMER DELIVERY.
FREESIAS. LII^. LONGl-
FLOKUMS, CALI.AS, GEM
FAIL AS, AMARYLLIS, CALI-
CORNIA BULBS, Brodiaias,
IS, IritillaTJas, TREE FERN
STEMS, ABSTKALIAN PALM SEEDS.
Send for our NEW PKICE LIST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Established 1878.
SINGLE TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS
IN FIVE SEPARATE COLORS,
Per lOO - - - - $5.00.
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 East 34th Street, NEW YORK.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA.
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CH£AP£R
THAN
EVER BEFORE
Orders no-w booked for Sumiuer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
TTifrnrrrr ^
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
(Sherwood Hall N
No. 427-9 Sansome Steeet,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
GAUFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PAGIFIG COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
SMALL CARDS of ten lines or less are
a feature of AMERICAN GARDENING.
They cost only 15 cents per line of eight
WE SELL SEEDS. I
Special low prices to 0
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, S
Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
114 Chambers S«„ - NEW YORK. W
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT VOU HEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO..PHILA. PA,
WHEN wnrriNO
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We offer the above quantity in strongr, well establisbed plants, from 3 and i inch pots. This
stock must not be confounded with dormant pieces or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. Fora general list
refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all the
desirable novelties of the season, including the grand New German variety, Konigin Charlotte.
Per 100 Per 100
Madame Crozy $10.00 Martin Cahuzse 15.00
Alphonse Bonvler 10.00 ^"^^41'". ^"""lur de
Paul Marquant 10.00 Nardy I^re'.".".".".'.".V,
Capt. P. de Suzzoni 15.00 Professor Gerard! '.
1 Vaughan 35.00 Secretary Stewart
" ' .26.00 StadtgartnerSennholz.. 15.00 Mile. Liabaud
" Antoiue Crozy 8.00 Nelly Bowden S.OO
Princess Luslgnaui 12.00
Flore
Charles Hende
PanlBruant SO.OO
Admiral Gervals 15.00 Admiral Coui-bet.
Comtesse de L'Estoile. .15.00 Antoine Chantin . .
Chas. Dippe 15.00 Baronne De Sandr
.10.00
.16.00
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.15.00
Per 100
Edward Michel 12.00
Francois Maire 12.00
Geofliey St. Hillalre.... 8.00
,). Thomayer 20.00
Mrs. Sarah BUI 15.00
Mr. Cleveland 16.00
...)2.on
8.00
3.00
Cronstadt 16.00
Denll de St. Grevy 15.00
Explorateur Crampbel.. 15.00
Gustav Sennholz, (true)
distint 1.5.00
Maurice Mussy 15.00
Perfection . 16.10
Souvenir de Jeanne
Charreton 8.00
Statuaive Fulconis 8.00
Comte Horace de Clioi-
seaul 10.00 Trocadero
Duchess de Montenard. 12.00 "Ventura
E. Chevreul 12.00 Vitticeulteur Gaillard
Enfant dn Rhone 10.00 Kaiser Wllhelm
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5,50
Among Orozy's New Oannas of this season Paul Sigrist is undoubtedly the most distinct
and striking novelty. We are the only American house offering this variety to the trade this
season. In genera", habit similar to Mme. Crozy, but of a bright crimson color, nearly
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Joseph H. White, Mrs. Whillden, Domination,
liincoln, Kate Brown, fine strong p.Hnts from pots.
$3.(.0 per JOO; the above sorts, with Wanamiiker and
Zvory, rooted cuttlnga, $1.50 per 100. Goldeu Wed-
Mermaid, Jeaalca, L. Canning, Vivian Morel, rooted
COLEUS.
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100,000 SMILAX PLANTS,
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In 3, i'A and 4 in. pots. Prices on application.
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JOHNSON'S GARDENERS' DICTIONARY
THE CHEAPEST AND MOST COMPLETE ^VOBE ETER ISSUED AT THE PBICE.
NEW AND EEVISED EDITION, GREATLY ENLARGED.
This is a thoroughly revised edition of that old standard work, "Johnson's Cottage
Gardeners* Dictionary," which was first published in 1846, and has now been rewritten
and brought down to date.
The limitation of genera laid down in Bentham and Hooker's "Genera Plantarum" has,
with but few exceptions, been taken as the standard. The species are printed in bold
l>lack type, considerably facilitating the work of finding any particular name, and rendering
reference easy.
An important feature of the work is the placing of synonyms alongside the correct name,
instead of in a separate list. Reference has also been made to standard botanical and
hfirticultural works, where reliable figures of the plants mentioned can be found, and in some
Citses to the places where the species were originally described.
The habitat of each variety/is given, together with date of its Introduction. The cultaral
directions are brief and to the point. Insect foes, diseases and their remedies are fully
described, and figures of some of the former have been given.
The DrCTiONAHY is issued in eight monthly parts, and the price at which this highly useful
book is issued places it within the reach of all, and no library can he deemed complete without
it. -Price, per part* post-paid, 40 centSr or S3. 30 for the complete set.
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Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 2 variet.iesi
blush and reil, home yirowu tine young plants,
$2.00 perdoz.; $12.00 per 100.
Nevr Crimson Carnation Sambc. a few
hundred plants iefc. $1.50 perdoz.; $10.00
per 100,
Blue Daisy, Agatheea Coelestina, blooms
as freely as our well known white Daisy or
Mnrguerite. $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per
100.
New golden leaved Ijobelia, Goldelse.
This is a decided acquisition to tlie list of these
favorite plants, 2^ inch pots, 75 cts. per doz.;
$5.00 per 100.
Anthericum picturatum, 4 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Agapanthus umbellatus, 3 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 ; large plants,
$3,00 per doz.
Clematis fiammula, 3 inch pots, 75 ots.
per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Draceenaindivisa, 4in. pots, $1.50adoz.
Hoyacarnosa, 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
Lyelinis flos. cuculi senaperflorens,
$2.00 per doz.
^ Swainsonia galegifolia alba, 4 in. pots,
$2.00 per doz.
Viuca elegantisslma, 4 in. pots, $1.00
per doz.
GENERAL LIST OF BEDDING PLANTS.
Achyranthes Lindenii and Versicolor.
Alternantheras Paronyoboides, (best red).
" fiosea nana.
" Aurea *'
" versicolor.
Aloysia citriodora.
Alyssum, new double giant.
*^ dwarf double.
'* Little Gem, dwarf sin^rle.
Anthericum vittatum.
Ageratum, 3 varieties,
Antbemis coronaria, fl. pi.
Abutilon, Eclipse.
ColeuSa Golden Redder, VerscIiaCfellii, etc.
Coreopia lanccolata.
Cupbeea platycentra,
!Ecbeveria secunda glaucn.
Eulalia zebrina.
" gracillimiu
Glecbonia« hederaceu, var.
CHRYSANTHEMUM IVORY,
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Geranium, Mme. Salieroi.
" Mount of Snow.
Golden Feather.
Impatlens Sultanii.
Xiobelia Emperor William.
" Crystal Palace.
Manettia, bicolor.
Marguerite Carnation Seedlings, from
fiats. $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000,
finest strain in the market.
Micania scandens.
Meaembryantbemum, cordif(;hum, var.
Moon Vine
Oxalis, fioribundti nnd rosea.
Passiflora Pfordii,
Plumbago capensis nlba.
Salvia splendens.
" ** corapacta.
Sedum. Sieboldii.
Plants in this list 40 cts. a doz,; $3.00 a 100.
$2.00 a 100
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Water Plants.
Water plants are rapidly becoming very
popular for the decoration of ponds and
fountain basins and in a smaller way, for
growing in tubs and other receptacles
built for the purpose, besides being planted
in large numbers on account of the market-
able value of their flowers. There have
been quite a number of new kinds sent out
lately, especially of nympbseas, these being
the results of hybridization or the intro-
duction of new or little known species.
Some of these are improvements on the
older kinds, others are of comparatively
little value. The Marliac hybrids have
undoubtedly made a place for themselves
among the hardy nymphseas and, in time,
vrhen they are a little more plentiful, will
take the place of some of the older estab-
lished kinds.
The cultural requirements of the various
species of water lilies, hardy and tender,
day and night blooming, is much the same
for all. They are gross feeders, and to
grow them to perfection the soil in which
they are grown should be well enriched with
manure. Most of the species are raised
from seed, which is an operation in which
great care is necessary in order to prevent
failure and disappointment. The hybrids
and varieties are increased by dividing the
roots. The large tubers of the tender
kinds are of no use for Wintering over;
select the small ones for that purpose. In
situations where it is impossible to keep
the hardy kinds covered with water in
Winter they can be protected with leaves
or other material so that frost won't reach
the crowns. The tender kinds will, of
course, have to be kept indoors. They may
either be placed in a tank or under a bench
and kept moist.
All of the hardy nymphseas produce their
flowers during the day time ; some of the
kinds, In warm weather, open by eight
o'clock in the morning and remain ex-
panded till four in the afternoon. Other
kinds, such as N. pygmtea, N. Laydekerii
rosea, N. helviola, N. Mexicana and N.
flava, do not open until the day is well ad-
vanced, and close up early in the afternoon.
The colors of the hardy kinds are white,
pink and the various shades of yellow.
Among the hardy whites N. odorata is a
good all around species very agreeably
scented, but lacks substance in the petals
and flower stems. N. tuberosa is a larger-
sized flower, otherwise much the same as
N. odorata. In this locality it doesn't pay
to grow it, as only a very moderate number
of flowers can be gathered during the sea-
son, even on plants well established. N.
odorata minor is a small growing form of
no value. N. Blanda is another very un-
satisfactory flowering species in this dis-
trict. The blooms, however, are very large
and well formed. N. Marliacea albida is
in some respects the most desirable of the
hardy whites ; it has a more snowy white-
ness than either the European or American
species, with great substance to the petals,
the flowers are large and of exquisite
shape. The nearest ally Is N. alba from
Europe, a species which does not find much
favor here, owing to its irregularity in
flowering. With some growers it and its
large flowered form called candidissima
are much prized. N. pygmasa is merely an
aquatic curiosity, the flowers seldom at-
taining a diameter over two inches when
fully expanded. It is well adapted for
growing in pots placed in small tubs of
water.
Among the pink varieties N. Marliacea
rosea and the lighter colored N. M. carnea
are the most satisfactory. They come in
ahead of the native kinds and continue to
bloom till late in the season when the
flowering period of the Cape Cod lily is
past. N. Caroliniana, only recently sent
out, flowers very large, the color pretty
much resembles the old camellia "Lady
Hume's Blush." Plants grown further
north seem to produce flowers of a deeper
shade. The same is true of N. odorata
rosea. N. Caroliniana is a rapid grower
and will probably be found to be aprofl-
table kind to grow for the flowers. N.
Laydekerii rosea is the most brilliant of
all the pink water lilies. It is said to be a
hybrid between the Swedish pink variety
of N. alba and the tiny N. pygmaea ; it is
exactly intermediate between the two, both
in shape and color, but not in size, for on
a plant which we grew last year were
several blooms measuring five inches
across the petals. If this variety can begot
up in large quantities it would be a good
selling kind, as it is very floriferous. The
flowers on opening are almost white,
changing the second day to a brilliant rose.
N. odorata rosea and its variety,exquisita,
are still the finest of the hardy pink nym-
phaeas, but the further south they are
planted the shorter their season of bloom-
ing, and the color of the flowers is apt to
become very light. It is a variety which
seems to like a frequent renewal of the soil
about the roots. N. alba rosea — It is to be
feared that this grand plant will never be-
come common in this country, owing, it is
said, to the high temperature of the wat er
in Summer. It is doubtful, however, if
sufficient trials have been given it indiffer-
ent parts of the country. The price of the
roots has been kept high and it is just pos-
sible that they may have been coddled too
much.
N. Marliacea chromatella is still ahead
of the yellows ; it flowers best on well
established plants. It is several shades
darker than N. odorata sulphurea and
much larger than N. Mexicana or N.
flava.
The last named is a weed and oaght
never to have been introduced, as it in-
creases very rapidly, and where the soil is
at all favorable it soon appropriates the
whole pond. N. Mexicana is a prolific
bloomer but comes in rather late and in
addition to the small size of the flowers
they are without suflficient substance to be
of much commercial value. It is reputed
to be tender in the Northern states. N.
odorata sulphurea is somewhat light in
color, that is its only fault; it has a
splendid habit. The flowers are of a fine
bold nature standing well out of the water
and, unlike N. M. chromatella, it flowers
profusely from young plants. This will
undoubtedly prove a good variety to grow
for cut flowers. There is a yellow form of
N. tuberosa which I have not yet seen in
bloom. It is said to resemble its parent in
all but the color. N. helviola is a gem ;
flowers small, pale yellow, good for tubs or
small nooks in ponds.
The tender water lilies are more diversi-
fied in their colors ; they range from pure
white through faint pink and deep rose to
dark crimson, and again from palest blue
to a shade approaching purple. The first
class are night bloomers and include N.
dentata, pure white ; N. lotus, pinkisli
white, and several forms, such asN. Trick-
erii and N. Sturtevantii, connecting these
with N. rubra and N. Devoniensis, the so-
called red water lilies. Among the day
bloomers the nearest approach to a white
is N. gracilis, a kind which, by the way,
sends its flowers further out of the water
than any other. N. elegans and N. scuti-
folia are faint blue. N. ccerulea and N.
Zanzibarensis azurea are bright azure
blue. N. gigantea, probably the finest of
the tender lilies in cultivation, has part of
the outer petals dark purple, the inner
ones shade to a beautiful light lilac tint.
N. Zanzibarensis is the deepest colored of
all.
The day blooming tender kinds do not
all open at the same nme. N. gigantea in
midsummer may be seen fully expanded
as early as 7.30 in the mornina ; N. gracilis
and N. elegans open about 8.30 ; following
these come scutifolia, coerulea and the
Zanzibarensis variations, which generally
open about 10 A. m. and remain expanded
till six in the evening. The night-bloom-
ing lilies, in favorable weather, open their
flowers between seven and eight o'clock in
the evening and continue open until ten or
eleven the following morning; but if the
weather is at all cool they are very irregu-
lar both in opening and closing.
Victoria regia. — From the experience
gained during the last three Summers in
the Botanic Garden here in growing this
remarkable plant it seems to me there are
no great difficulties attending its cultiva-
tion. In the Summer of 1891 the plant
which raised such a commotion in this
city grew in a box containing five cart
loads of soil and manure in equal parts,
the top of the box was 18 inches below the
surface of the water, the seed germinated
on the 13th of February. It was planted in
its Summer quarters on the first of June.
At that time the largest leaves were ten
inches in diameter. On the 29th of August
the plant covered a space 47^ feet across,
the largest leaf blade at that date measur-
ing seven feet six inches from rim to rim.
During the Summer the temperature of
the water seldom got above 80 degrees F. ;
no artificial heat was used in any way
after the SOth of April. In 1893 four plants
were put out and given treatment exactly
similar to that given the one grown the
preceding year ; they all grew well and
produced several flowers each, but from
some catise, probably the long continuetl
dry spell, they did not attain the dimen-
sions of the flrst plant. The ones planted
this year are suffering from a similar
cause. It may be stated that during long
continued dry spells particles of dust col-
lect on the leaves which, during hot sun-
shine get heated and burn the leaves, so
that, where possible, a good syringing now
and then is most beneficial. The flowers
of the Victoria are a disappointment to
every one vyho sees them for the first time;
they are so small compared with the size
of the leaves, while they have more petals
and become more fully expanded. The
flowers with us have not reached the size
of the nymphaeas, N. dentata, forinstance,
which in 1892 produced several flowers
measuring 143 inches across the petals.
466
'fniB lPrORTST*S IBXCTTATMGEJ.
Victoria Randii differs from the true V.
regia principally in the leaves, which are
decidedly more attractive as vegetable
curiosities than those of the type ; they are
smaller in size but the outer edges are
turned up, in some cases eight and ten
inches, showing their curious spines and
brilliant coloring. The leaves of the true
y. regia seldom turn up more than three
inches around the rims. Por growing in a
greenhouse tank or in situations outside
sheltered from windstorms V. Randii is to
be preferred. The flowers are creamy
white turning to a deep crimson.
Nelumbiums.— These plants, like the
nymphseas, are gross feeders and must
have abundant root room and plenty ma-
nure in the soil for their perfect develop-
ment. They grow from underground rhi-
zomes; one small piece under favorable
conditions will cover a space of several
hundred square feet in a season. N. speci-
osnm has several very desirable varieties;
they are either pink or white flowered. N.
luteum is a yellow- flowered species, native
of the Southern states.
Water Hyacinths. — The two kinds of
water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes and
E. azurea are well adapted to the shallow
margins of ponds or wet places or for
growing in tubs of water; they flower
very freely and with ordinary care are sure
to give satisfaction.
Water Poppy, Limnooharis, has yellow
flowers much resembling the Californian
esohscholtzia ; each flower lives but for a
day, but are constantly produced in great
numbers on a well established plant. The
soil in which it grows should be only a few
inches below the water.
Water Snowflake, Limnanthemum in-
dicum, is one of the best plants for growing
in tubs.
Parrot's Feather, Myriophyllum pro-
serpinacoides will soon of itself suggest a
number of ways in which it can be advan-
tageously grown.
The Cape Pond weed, Aponogeton dis-
tachyon, is a neat grower and ought to be
hardy in many places ; the flowers have an
odd appearance and are delioiously fra-
grant.
Thalia dealbata. Papyrus antiquorum,
Cyperus alternifolins, and Juncns zebri-
nus can all be recommended for growing
among water lilies or on the margins of
ponds ; they are tall growing and give a
diversified appearance to the water garden.
Washington. G. W. OLIVER.
Foreign Notes.
Two very handsome new plants, ex-
hibited by Sander & Co., attracted consid-
erable attention at the exhibition of the
Royal Horticultural Society, held in Lon-
don, on April 24. The first, Bougainvillea
glabra Sanderiana, introduced from
Southern Brazil, bears a strong resem-
blance to the type in its general appear-
ance, but the rosy crimson bracts and yel-
low flowers are_ much richer in color, and
are produced in the greatest profusion
from the base to the summit of the plants.
The specimens exhibited were growing in
small pots, the plants ranging from IJ to 3
feet in height. The introducers aflSrm
that it can be grown either in pots or
greenhouse borders. Its great use to flor-
ists as a decorative plant can hardly be
overestimated.
The second novelty, Alocasia Watsoni-
ana, a magniflcent decorative plant pro-
ducing leaves which are fully 35 inches in
length and from 13 to 14 inches in width.
The color of the leaves is a rich deep
green, with a peculiar glaucous shade, the
prominent ribs being of a bright pale
green, and the under side is a brilliant deep
purple. Both plants were awarded a
flrst-class certificate.
A similar honor was awarded to Phlox
canadense (Paul & Son). This is a dwarf
variety producing a profusion of flowers,
which in size and color closely resemble
Plumbago capensis. If the name is any
guide it should be quite hardy in any part
of America.
Two new ferns, Adiantum tenellum and
A. Schneideri, secured an award of merit.
The former, a free growing plant, with
very finely cut fronds, will be very valua-
ble, both to the decorator and the bouquet-
ist. D.
Auction Sales.
At Wm. Elliott & Sons' sale on Tuesday, May
8, held at 54Dey st.. New York, double petun-
ias brought lie. to 16c. each ; heliotropes, 4c. to
6c.; carnations, lie. to 3c.: Phoenix rupicola,
SI. 20; Pandanus utilis, $2 and S3; oannas, ec. to
15c.; hydrangeas, 30c. to 50c.; coleus, 2c. to 4ic.;
cinerarias, Ic. to 2c.; vincas, 4c.; azaleas, 80c.
and $1; Jilac, 25c.; ampelopsis, 5c. to 9c.; Jacq.
roses, 38c.: tuberous begonias, 4^c. to 6c.;.
grapes, 3c. to 5c.
13^ The Best Aduerttsing Medium for you is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANQE. Why ? Because It meets
more of your customers than any other paper.
The Influence of Pruning on Flowers
and Fruit.
(ConcluAed from page 426.)
PropBr Time For Prnniiig.
It is a very good thing to know
what species should be pruned short, and
what species should be pruned long ; but
that is only half of the subject, as it is
equally essential to know the times and
seasons at which the pruning should be
done. The proper time to prune depends
naturally upon the nature of the plants,
and when I shall have pointed out the dif-
ference which exists among them in this
respect, it will be seen that the common
saying "Prune early or prune late, there
is no time so good as in March," is very
limited in its application. In fact, the
Spring-time should not always be our
guide in this matter. Plants at that time
commence their season of active growth,
but all of them do not then commence the
cycle of the functions which operate in pro-
ducing leaf-buds, flower-buds, and seeds or
fruit. Many of them are then only con-
tinuing the process of these functions
which had been suspended during the
Winter, and the pruning of such subjects
should take place at the time when the
cycle of these functions commences.
1. Summer Pruning.— The best estab-
lished example of this is the Persian lilac,
which is annually cut back to only two
buds in early Summer after flowering. It
this shrub were pruned In Winter, it
would be deprived of all the flower-buds
which otherwise would develop into hand-
some clusters of bloom. The same remark
is applicable to the Persian Yellow rose.
We should, therefore, proceed in this way
with all shrubs which bloom in Spring
from flower-buds that were formed during
the preceding Autumn, such as staphylea,
deutzia, forsythia, red and golden-flowered
currants, viburnum, Philadelphus, chamse-
cerasus, berberis, weigela, Spiraea lanceo-
lata, S. prunifolia, S. Thunbergi, S. sorbi-
folia, S. Van Houttei, and, generally, all
the kinds of Spiraea which bear their
flowers in corymbs or in panicles, amyg-
dalopsis, wistaria, Pyrus japonica, labur-
num and double-blossomed peach trees.
All these should be pruned back to the
wood of the previous year. In the case of
the Clematises, which flower from the
wood of the previous year, such kinds as
Clematis florida, C. patens, and C. mon-
tana, which bloom from May to July from
flower-buds that were formed in the pre-
vious year, ought to be pruned immedia-
tely after flowering, so that they may have
good time to form and ripen their new
shoots. Bignonia jasminoides should be
pruned at once after flowering, because its
flowers are produced at the ends of the
shoots. Their appearance is announced by
the leaves at the extremity of the stem
growing four or five times as large as the
other leaves. This is a remarkable excep-
tion to the general rule that leaves dimi-
nish in size the nearer they are to the
flowers. Chimonanthus fragrans, if one
wishes to have a chance of its reddish,
hyacinth-scented flowers in December and
January, should be cut back every year
after flowering, as its flower-buds are pro-
duced on the wood of the previous year.
We adopt the same plan witti success in
the case_ of numbers of stove plants, such
as abelia, aotus, astrapsea, allamanda,
brachysema, callistachys, cantua, choro-
zema, clianthus, correa, diplacus, escal-
lonia, eutaxia, kopsia, lasiandra, libonia,
metrosideros, Pavonia, Pimelea, large-
flowered pelargoniums, pittosporum, pros-
tantbera, raphiolepis, rogiera, sparmannia,
tremandra, etc. All these, under the
treatment indicated, produce a show of
buds of the best kind, followed by an un-
usually fine display of flowers. Plants,
such as azaleas, which bloom all at once,
that is, which do not produce their flowers
in succession, should be pruned as soon as
the_ flowers commence to fall ; but those
which, like camellias, exhibit a somewhat
successional bloom, should be operated
upon as soon as the first leaves are un-
folded, that is, not long before the new
shoots would push naturally. It is, there-
fore, a matter of great importance to be
well acquainted with the life-history of
the inflorescence of each species. How
many new beginners and (let me say in a
whisper) how many old hands at the work,
who know nothing about the particulars
which I have just detailed, but follow
traditional rules of practice, are open to
the reproach expressed in the following
words of Bernardin de Saint-Pierre: "I
had some very vigorous-growing pear
trees more than twenty years old, which
never flowered because the gardener, faith-
ful to his rules, never failed to cut away,
every Autumn, the greater part of the
branches which would have produced new
growth in the following Spring." A prun-
ing knife or a s&ateur in the hand of an
individual who makes the shoots and the
flower-buds fly in all directions is as bad as
a razor handled by a monkey. Pruning is,
it may be said, like a two-edged sword,
capable of cutting both ways, i. e., either
to beneflt or to injure.
a. Winter Pkunino — To be thoroughly
cognizant of what has already taken place
in the growth of the plant is necessary
when one proceeds to prune a plant in
Spring or Summer, as soon as it has ceased
flowering ; but for pruning in Winter it is
necessary to know what is about to be
formed ; in fact, one must be able to dis-
tinguish fiower-buds from wood-buds. Id
order to determine the proper length to
which the shoots or branches should be cut
back. In Winter pruning the conditions
and circumstances are just the opposite of
those connected with Summer pruning.
Shrubs which bloom in Summer and Au-
tumn may, with confidence, be out back in
Winter to the young wood of the current
year. Such are : coluteas, roses, Spanish
broom, tecoma, Cytisus sessilifolius and
C. nigricans. Hibiscus syriacus, symphori-
carpus, Rubus canadensis, indigofera,
vitex, vines. Spiraea Douglasi, S. Billar-
dieri, S. salicifolia, S. callosa, and all the
kinds of spiraea which produce their
flowers in spikes, almost all kinds of stove
shrubs, such as abutilon, adamia, alonsoa,
bouvardia, oestrum, Habrothamnus, stevia,
Spanish jasmine, lantana, heliotropes,
iochroma, plumbago, Rhynchospermum,
etc. Without pruning, how could it be
possible to enjoy the bloom of all these
plants in pots for many years ? As the
Clematises Jackmani, viLicella andgraveo-
lens, do not flower before the beginning of
July, and bloom on the wood of the cur-
rent year, they should be pruned in Spring
before active growth has commenced.
Special Rules for Wcll-Known or PopnLir Plants.
When the operator knows how to
distinguish fruit-buds from leaf-buds, he
should only prune back to the latter kind
to induce the formation of flower-buds.
In the case of kernel-fruited trees, such as
peaches and apricots, a fruiting branch
which flowers in the Spring following its
flrst growth, or which, as in the case of
plum and cherry trees, will not bloom un-
til the second, third, or even fourth year,
and_ afterwards remains permanently
sterile, should be totally cut away as soon
as the crop of fruit on the rest of the tree
is gathered, in order to induce the forma-
tion of new shoots. Pippin-fruited trees,
such as apples and pears, have a fruiting
branch which may yield almostindefinitely
and ought to be carefully managed. In
exceptional cases both these kinds of trees
will form fruit-buds on the wood of the
current year, even on shoots which are
only a few months old, but in practice this
peculiarity need not be taken into account.
Conclasion.
To recapitulate, it should be borne
in mind that, in the case of fruit trees,
pruning induces the formation of flowering
shoots in the same year on the vine, the
quince, and the raspberry. It should be
applied to the flowering branches of the
flrst generation in the case of the peach,
the apricot, and the currant, and to those
of the second and third generation in the
case of pear and apple trees. 'The cherry
tree only blooms on wood that is two or
three years old ; consequently the wood of
the current year should not be cut away,
or only very slightly so. In pruning wis-
tarias, only the branches which bear no
bloom should be cut away, and the older
wood should be carefully retained, as it is
mostly on wood that is three years old that
flower-bods are produced. The truth of
the matter is, that always and everywhere,
pruning, when properly applied and car-
ried out, stimulates into active growth
buds which, from an insufficient supply of
sap, would have remained inactive, and
would eventually become " blind." We
have good reason, however, for insisting
upon the observance of the precept, "Be
cautious when pruning short," as in this
kind of pruning the mark is often over-
shot. Desiring to diminish the vigor of a
subject, the operator goes to extremes in
cutting away, the result being an increase
instead of a lessening of vigorous growth.
It is better to prune long and trim in
gradually in cases of exuberant growth.
Vines should be pruned so as to leave two
long shoots on each plant. By treating
subjects in this way late in the season they
are placed at their ease and rendered more
certainly disposed to the production of
flower-buds than if they were pruned more
severely. Lastly, let me repeat that in
pruning the operator should be discreet,
and never attempt it at random, but pro-
ceed intelligently, and always be sure
whenever he cuts away a branch that
what he is doing will increase, or at least
maintain, the well-being of the subj^ct
upon which he is operating.
To this end, on the b)ade of every pruu-
ing_ knife aod secateur should be engraved
or inlaid the warning " Take care." — Fer-
NAND Lequet fils, in Revue Horticole.
DESIGNS FOR FLOWER BEDS,
CARPET iNDJRN&MENTAL
BY GEO. A. SOLLY & SON, ASSlSTEn BY W. F. GALB.
This book is handsomely gotten up and
contains more than one hundred care-
fully executed designs, many of them
colored, for the laying out of flowerbeds,
by a man who has devoted forty years to
the study of Landscape Gardening and
Floriculture.
Price $3.00 post-paid.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVBUS,
DAItliEDOUZE BROS., Flatbusli, N. T.
LOUIS MENAND.
His Autobiography and Recollections of Inci-
dents connected with Horticultural
Affairs from 1807 to 1892.
' every florist. 1 volume ]
I, prepaia rt-i.w.
Sold at office of FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.
170 Fulton Street. New York.
N WRITING WENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SAL,E.
Fine youuf>' plants, from SJ^ and 4 inch pots,
sfcrouff, of Mermet and Bricle Roses.
Bride 2^ inch, $5.00 ; 4 inch, $8.00 per 100.
Mormet, 2^4 inch, $5.00 ; 4 inch, S8.00 per 100.
Cash witli tlie order.
H. GROUT, 237 Pine St., Springfield, Mass.
WHEN WHITIWC MENTION THE FLORIST'S
Elliott's Dwarf Galla LITTLE GEM.
Nice young plants, from 2)4 iach pots that
will make fine large plants by fall, $5. 00 per 100.
OAHI^IA PI.ANTS
from 3J^ inch pols, large flowering- double.
Double Pompom and Cactus. Labeled true to
name. In best variety, $3.00 a 100 j $25 a 1000.
A. B. DAYIS & SON, PurcellTille, Ta.
x> x^ .A. xy ^r S5
Verbenas, Michell'a special strain, surpasses
all others in size of flower, brilliancy ol culor
and compactnesa of growth, 3 inch pots J
Dwarf ScRvIet Snare, Wm. Bedman, 3inch. J
Cobsea wcandens ! j
Petunias, Giant of California J
ViucaMiiior, 3vars i
Castor Bean FlanC, Queen of Cambosea... i
IVIanettia Bicolor
ROOTED CUTTINGS, free by mail.
Acbillea, The Pearl ]
Aseratuin, new white. Lady Isabel ]
** Blue Cope's Pet ^
Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, I
VHEN wnrriNG ineNTioN thf plorist's exchani
Coleus, mternantheras,
2000 Coleus, Golden Bedder.
2000 Coleus, assorted.
3000 Alternantheras, amo3na, red.
3000 Alternantheras, aurea, yellow.
FINE PLANTS, 2^ Inch Pots.
FRED. SCH^W£I2:ER,
W. 19th Street, Weehawken, N. J.
Near 14th St. Ferry.
10,000 CYCLAMEN,
lExtra Strong Healtby Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
RECEIYED FIRST PREMIUM
For our Cyclamen at last New York
Fall Show.
Per 1000, $50.0at Per 100, $6.00
Colors, Dark Red, Red, Pink, White,
with Red Eye.
Also the Grand Pure "White MONT BLANC.
Cash with order. Or will Exchanyre for Gar-
field, Daybreak or Scott rooted Carnations.
Sample free on application.
LEHNIG & WINHEFELD,
hack:ensack, n. j.
itionthef
The Florist's Exchange.
467
Philadelphia.
I am unable to report any improvement
in business durinK the past week. Cat
flowers are very plentiful and prices are
down. Boses show the effects of warm
weather, and growers take what price they
can get. Bride, Mermet and La France
go at $5. Carnations are in good supply,
going at from 50c. to $3.50 for some of the
new varieties, but these latter are not
much sought after.
As may be expected, the street fakirs are
now doing a large business, and they get
good flowers at low figures.
' The growers of soft wooded plants seem
to be doing very well. They are using
more energy this season in selling ; more
of them are seen downtown on the street
corners with plants for sale. The retail
stores are not very busy ; yet there have
been several good wedding orders. On
Wednesday Geo. CkAIG was very busy,
having two large wedding orders.
Gbaham&Son have had several large
dinner decorations, the most noticeable
being the Potter dinner at the Union
League on Monday evening. The decora-
tions at this dinner were very elaborate.
The room had the appearance of an apple
orchard in full bloom. They had trees
around the room filled with white fiowers,
while sweet peas were largely used on the
tables and made up in various styles.
They also used a great many orchids, and
altogether made a grand display.
Growers.
Chas. Mbckt is now disposing
of his Immense stock of roses ; he ships
about 3,000 a day. These have been grown
in the new houses put up last year; grown
cold and have not been moved since they
were placed last Fall. I also saw here the
old hardy calceolaria grown for sale in
pots as a Spring plant, which finds very
ready sale.
John BooASt is a large grower of bedding
plants, and is now very busy. Monday
last, when all hands were waiting on cus-
tomers, a plant huckster named Storey
drove in the back way, loaded up his
wagon and got away with his load of
plants. The neighbors, however, saw him,
and being suspicious notified Mr. Bogan,
who has succeeded in finding the man and
had him arrested. He has been committed
for trial.
Out at Lansdowne considerable building
is now going on. James Vekner has his
three new houses almost completed.
David Anderson is building three
houses, 150 feet long, for rose growing, ad-
joining his brother James.
There seems to be a gang yet around
stealing plants and flowers. Florists will
do well to be on their guard against these
maurauders. The seat of their latest op
eration was around Germantown.
DAVID Rust.
St. Louis.
While many are holding back anxiously
waiting for the 10th to pass, to be sure
that all chances ot frost are past, there are
many more who cannot resist the tempta
tion to put out their bedding plants and
run the chances as to the weather. But
the florists, without an exception, find
trade in plants far behind last year.
A. Waldbabt has again had a spell of
sickness, confining him to his bed. A
large sign in front of his place announces
"panic prices," and it catches the people of
his vicinity judging from the fact that he
keeps fairly busy, while, of course, not
doing as much as he would like.
C. YO0NG & Sons Co. had quite a good
deal of shipping to attend to. Their stock
is in excellent condition.
Proe. Wm. Trelease contemplates
leaving here with his family about June 1
to spend a four months' vacation on the
Azores, where there is a good opportunity
for interesting botanical research. He
will also collect fish for the Smithsonian
Institution.
The "Missouri Botanical Garden Im-
provement Club" is a comparatively new
organization whose membership is to be
limited to employes of Shaw's garden
The officers are : P. Pillsbury, president ;
Thos. Doss, vice-president; Mr. Hutchings,
secretary and treasurer ; Mr. Bogula,
curator ; the program committee, consist-
ing ot Messrs. Hutchings, Joseph Page
and A. Erwin, has charge of the selection
of essayi.'its at the meetings of the Club.
At last Friday's meeting, Prof. Trelease
gave a very plain talk on "Leguminsoae."
the family which embraces such very use-
ful plants as our edible beans, peas, and
peanuts, the clovers, and maity other use-
ful plants for food, fertilizing and wood,
besides a number which enter into com-
merce because of medicinal qualities.
Mr. Phillip Goebel's subject, "Hotbeds :
do they pay, and if not, why not ?" was
treated in a practical manner, the drift of
Mr Goebel's remarks being that under
favorable circumstances hotbeds are cer-
tainly desirable ; but that the many mis-
fortunes, such as severe weather, mice,
rats, etc., are quite often too numerous
and expensive to make the hotbed the
blessing it might be. Mr. Dunford, who
has charge of the vegetable garden quite
agreed with Mr. Goebel that if it had not
been for the rats he could have slept more
soundly during the past season. He seems
to have an overstock of them.
Mr. J. C. Whitten, in speaking of the
"Fruit Crop of 1894," quoted from reports
received showing very poor prospects. One
of his observations at the garden, while not
new, is still quite worthy of emphasis by
repetition, and it is the fact that trees and
plants of all kinds with free northern ex-
posures stand the Winter far better than
such with southern exposures. The rea-
son for this is that on southern slopes the
sun acting on the plants starts them ear-
lier, rendering them more sensitive to late
frosts. I noted a very plain case of this
kind during March in a bed of hyacinths.
The bed was round and worked up into a
sort of mound. The hyacinths on the
south side of the bed were in full bloom
before Easter, while those on the north
were just peeping through the soil. The
severe frost at Easter caught the early
birds.
The next meeting will take place in Oc-
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each
POSITION
^ years ex, _ .
Flatbuah Sta., Brooklyn.
T? OSB GROWER, competent, five years experi-
■^ ence, wishes position in commercial place. K.
L., care this paper.
A YOUNG lady desires position in retail florist
store to learn the business. Miss Roselle, care
Druygist, 1077 Second Ave., New York.
QlTUATlOJSr wanted by young man. age 21, EnR-
'^ lish, six years experience in aH branches of
greenhouse work, one year in florist line. Good
character. W. Sparkes, care Mr- Williams, Hill
School, Pottstown, Pa.
VOUNG man, thornuphly experienced in all bran-
^ cties of the retail florist business, accustomed
to maaaftemeot of first-class store, wishes situation,
best references, state terms, D. A., "Florists' Ex-
change,"
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Sweet Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Pepper,
Address: HENRY HESS, Cockeysvllle, Md.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
PETER J. SGHUUR, Kalamazoo, Mich. I
WHENWRITINGMENTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Tomato, Cabbage, and Egg Pljnts, Now Eeady.
Thrifty, healthy, plants. Send for prices. Big
reduction on large quantities. Address
E. C. HABGADINE,
Felton, Del.
WHEHWPmWG
THE FtORlST'S eXCHAWGE
CELERY PLANTS
SS.OO per 1000.
Boston Market, New Rose, White
Plume, Giant White, Solid. Ready May
30. Cash with order.
FRANK W. POORE, Florist, Haverhill, Mass.
CABBAGE PLANTS.
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.
500,000 ready for 6hipraent. 500 for $1.50; 1000
for $3.50 ; 3000 for $6.00 ; 5000 for $9.00. Cash
with order.
Vegetable Plants Our Specialty.
Write for price list.,
count and promptu
g-uarauteed.
FRANK BANNING
HOLLYHOCKS
Large plants to color, $6.00 per 100.
ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.
WHEN WBrriHQ MENTIOH THE FLORIST'S t»CH«HGE
JUST BECEIVBB-
-FRESH SEEDS
GoGos Weddeliana, I Latania Borbonica,
$IO.OO par lOO. I $4.50 per lOO.
Order at once.
W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Estabiisliment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
WHEN WRITIHG MEMTroW THF FLORIST'S
DRAC/ENA - INDIVIDISA.
Large fine plants, out of 8
inch pots, 3 feet high, $9.00
per dozen. Address
BOX 1.0, OONGIIN HILLS, NJi
p ARDENER and Florist, German, single, 28, wants
^ situation as foreman ov assistant on commercial
place, preferred without board ; competent In all
branches, 11 years experience, first-class references.
Address, A. N., 483 Dean St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
WT \ WTPn A yoiinsr man from 17 to 20
W AIMJVU years old, who has bad 1 or
more years experience in Greenhouses. Wages
$13 and board. Call or addre.«5 with reference,
WM. H. HOI/TEBMAN, Manager,
Spring lirtke Nursei-ies, Spring Xake, N. J.
WANTED.
Young man, single, as assistant on Commer-
cial place. Must understand Roses; not afraid
of work. A good steady place to the right
man. Apply in person to
C. H. HAGEBT,
'' Summit, N.J.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
-WANTED AT ONCE.
100 strings of Asparagus. Answer
immediately to Elliott & Ulam, 38 5th
Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., stating price.
WHEN WRrriNQ MENTIOMTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALE.
Weathered Boiler, Improved DoubleDome
No. 8, capable of heating 1,500 feetot four-iDOh
pipe. Good as new ; been used only a little
over a year. Will be sold cheap tor cash. Can
be seen in operation at my place.
GEORGE CREIGHTON, POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y
VEGETABLE PLANTS
CHEAP FOR CASH.
TOMATOES. — Acme, Perfection, Dwarf,
Champion, E.ttra Early Advance, 76o. per 100;
S6.00 per 1000.
CABBAGE Jersey Wakefield, Early Sum-
mer, 3oc. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000, all transplanted.
Also a fine strain of PANSIES, atS2.00 per 100.
GEBANIUM.-Mad. Salleroi, 2^ inch, $3.00
per 100 ; 4 inch, 85.00 per 100.
SWEET ALYSSUM. -Tom Thumb, 2 inch,
$2.50 per 100.
H. WESTON, Hempstead, If. T.
CELERY PLANTS.
HENDERSON'S PINK PLUME.
The finest Celery ever introduced. Plants
ready June 1st, at $4.00 per 1000.
WHITE PLUME.
I again have an immense stock of this stan-
dard variety, well rooted plants, ready novy,
at ta.00 per 1000.
PRIZETAKER ONION PLANTS.
Something new. Try them. Nice stocky
plants, $1.00 per 1000.
TOMATO PLANTS
Extra large plants of Ignotum and Dwarf
Champion, from i in. pots, twice transplanted,
at 60c. per doz.; 13.60 per 100. Just the thing
for extra early tomatoes.
Also plants of Ignotum, Dwarf Champion,
Buckeye State, Liv's Beauty and Liv's Stone ;
once transplanted, at 7Bc. per 100 ; t6.00 per 1000.
Terms cash with order. Samples mailed free.
CM. GROSSMAN, - Wolcottville, Ind.
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Dwarf Calla
FANCY CALADIUMS
AT ONE-THIRD THEIR VALUE.
Cypei-us, 4 inch, 9c. ; 5 inch, 13c.
Vinca var., ^ inch, 2c.
Ampelopsis yeitchii, 2^lDcfa,3c.
Antliericum vitt., var., 4 inch, 8c.
Phryniums very cheap. Address
F, J. ULBRICHT, Florist,
P. O. Box 655, - - ANNISTON, AXA,
ITION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHEAP DRAC/ENAS,
IndiTisa, Teitcliii and Latifolia. Fine for YaseB.
36 inch to 40 loch high, doz.. |:^.00 ; 2 doz. for $5.00 .
24 inch to 30 inch hieb, doz., $2.50: 2 doz. for $4.00.
Smaller plants for Baskets. $1.50 per doz.; by the
hundred very cheap to close up.
^'ti'oiie Roses, LaiDg and Brunner, from 3 in.
pots, $>.00 per 100.
Grernniiims, FiisliHias and Be^ronia
Metallica, 4 inch pots, strong. $7,00 per 100.
Ag:eratniii, Tom Thumb, 4 inch pots, $5.00
Golden lea
bloom, $6.00 per 100.
Alyssmn Adiantum, 2 1-2 and 3 in. pots. $3.00
per 100. All Bedding stock on band very cheap.
Pansies, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
U exchange for Carnations and Perle des
Jardins Roses.
Gnsb Tfitii order.
R. LAUTERBACH, Valley Forge, Pa.
WHEN WRITIHG MEMTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FRESH
PALM
SEEDS
JVST ARRIVED.
Areca Lutescens, S6.00 per 1000
Cocos Weddeliana, 7.00 "
J. ROEHRS,
Carlton Hill, N.
WHEN WRITING y ENTIQH t
Wlien Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
This personal request we make under every adver-
isement we print, and by complying with it you will
greatly help this paper, and as well eive the adver-
__. ^1 i-.-*__^4 — ^-F 1. ;,.« where his adver-
Something: that every Florist who sells
potted plants should have, as this variety
of Calla never grows large, and, there-
fore, for window or house culture has no
equal. And, again, in cut-flower work
its size makes it a flower that a cut-flower
dealer cannot well do without. 1 have
several thousand of these Callas in 3, 4,
5 and 6 inch pots which I oflfer for sale.
Correspondence as to price, etc., solicited.
LEWIS ULLRICH.
"Wholesale Grower of
CTTT T-LOWBES AND SMIIiAX'
TIFFIN, OHIO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
§UU)UUU Alba, A 1 Bulbs,
^^^^^^^^"^^^■^ % inch and up
diameter. Finest STOCK in market.
Lilium Harrisii ^^J^
AT LOWEST PRICES.
F. W. 0. SGHMITZ & CO.,
Wholesale Importers and Exporters of
General Horticultural Stock.
P. O. Box 29, Jersey City, N. J.
WK EN WHITING MENTION THE FtpR^STS EXCHANGf
468
The Florisx^s Exchange.
EVERY Et,ORIST OVGHX TO
IKSURE HIS GLASS AGAIMSX
^AIL.
For particulars address
JOHN (J. EML.EK, Sec';. Saddle River, N.J.
CARNATIONS ♦ ALL ♦ SOLD.
I have a flue lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding-.
WRITE FOR PRICE.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N. J.
FOR SALE.
8000 GBRANIUM8, dbl. Gen. Grant and the
Ol.tJMS.
PET0NIA!*, double, etc.. h
All these plants are strong:
LOBEl^IAS, ' VRiyPJS-
""■■"■■'"!*, VERBFJ-
arge quantity.
Id Ilea' •
sppcti
sold cheap for cash. Tou
Only a few minutes from Brooklyn L. road and
rapid transit.
DAVID H. LANEY, Woodhaven. N.Y
IVY CERANIUMS.
300 strong stocky plants,
S inch pots, bnd and bloom
at $5.00 per 100.
D. HAJLKOIfD MISH, Lebanon, Pa.
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CUTTINGS AND PLANTS.
Garnution, stronp healthy plants from soil at the
price of routed cuttlnea ; Fred Creielitou, eood
pink; Ml'-. KiHlier, white, free by mall, $1.2d.
VerbeDiiH named, free by mail. $1.00 per 100.
k<eraniuin8, 2 ia.. readyfor31-2 inch, asst., S3.00.
liiipaiifus !»ultani, 2 inch, 40 cents per dozen.
Vinca rariesrnta and Uari-isoni, 2 inch o5
cents per dozen.
German Ivy, 2 inch. % cents per dozen.
Cash with order.
C. S. BATTIN, So. Charleston, Ohio.
WHFNWRmwSMENTlQftr
QRIFFIK'S STRAIN.
are Headquarters for
e aboTe, the flnfxt In
-— _^ »=:QiaTCBEe^ jj^^ World.
Send for descriptive Illustrated Catalogue, with
copyright enpiraving. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Nursert Co., Thos, Griffin, Mgr., Weslbury Sfa., L,|,
COLEUS.
30,000 Coleus, Versolia«feltil and Golden
Bedder (true) ; 10,000 Coleus, assorted in 60
varieties, fine plants, pot t-rown, readv now
$20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. '
C. F. FAIRFIELD, Florist,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
... 4 00
n. pots. ,
100
.^POts... $6 00
Dracaana
Golden Pyretlimm,
Russian Violets
Snow Crest Daisies ','.'. 3 00
Tineas, var., 2J^ in. Pots i!.'!.'.'!."!.'.' 3 00
Begonia Semperflorens, 21^ in. pots i 00
W. W. Greene & Son, Watertown, N. Y.
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HOLLYHOCKS, finest double, 2 year old roots iu
eeperate colors, per 100, $3.60.
Mixed colors, per 100, $2.60.
ROOTED CUTTINGS OF ALTERNANTHERA
red, yellow, double. Sweet Alyssum, trans'
planted, per 100, 60 cts.; per lOOO, $4 00.
ALTERNANTHERA, same kind, in 2U inch pots-
per 100, $2.00; per 1000. $15.00.
Cash must accompany all orders.
A. G. THIELE, - - Waynesboro, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THF FLORJSTS' EXCHANGE
VERBENAS^
We are booking orders for rooted
cutting-s of mammoth sorts.
Fine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers last season. "Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, III.
Under the heading of "For Sale "
GARDENING inserts a card of seven lines
a. 16 cents per line or *36 per yeax.
New Carnations.
_ Storm King.— Tlie flowers ot this carna-
tion have been on the New York market
the past season and have commanded a
higher price than any carnation flower
ever grown; the plants, however, will not
be offered tor sale until the Spring of 1895.
It is a pure white, with a strong and am-
ple calyx, heavily bractated at the base,
supporting the petals of an immense co-
rolla. The petals are irregularly fringed
and serrated, very large and broad on the
under rows, but become more folded,
erect and rudimentary as they approach
the center of the flower.
The average number of petals in white
carnation flowers is not as great as in some
other classes of colors, but Storm King has
a greater average number than any other
white carnation in existence excepting
Michigan.
The peduncle is very large and strong,
holding this superb floral acquisition
stifBy erect.
In a word. Storm King is characterized
by being the largest white carnation ever
originated ; the flowers will average over
three inches in diameter, and are of great
substance, and produce a grand general
effect.
Storm King originated at Lafayette,
Ind., from the dextrous artificial polleniza-
tion and ancestral combinations of Fred.
Dorner.
The following Is Dorner's record of its
pedigree :
Storm King (1891).
No. 2 (1889) White x White Wings (1889).
Silver Spray x Grace I Hinze'sWhite x Mrs.
Wilder. | F. Mangold,
Unclk John. This white carnation was
named after John Thorpe, the first presi-
dent of the Society of American Florists,
and who was largely instrumental in the
formation of that Association. The flower
of this carnation is quite well petalled,
with a few aborted ones in the centre. The
number of petals in a carnation corolla
throws but little light on the fullness of
the flower; as their formation is but a
modified phase of the plant's foliation
their number is unsteady, and fluctuatesin
harmony with the vital vigor and weak-
ness of the plant. Some carnations pro-
duce flowers with all the petals fully de-
veloped ; large, broad, and partially rolled
or folded, which gives the corolla a full-
ness vastly greater than is possessed by a
flower with many more small, smooth,
flat petals. So the number ot petals is
only approximately suggestive of the
flower's apparent fullness. A heavy aver-
age of petals in the flower of a vigorous
plant is about forty. The stamens in the
flower of the Uncle John carnation are
very rudimentary leaf transformations,
but the pistils, three in number, in many
of the flowers, are very strongly developed,
showing the dominancy of the vegetative
or male energy of the plant. Uncle John
bears a fine large white flower much above
the average size of any of the old whites ;
its petals are slightly imbricated and have
the support of a calyx of great integrity.
Uncle John and Annie Pixley have the
narrowest and most grass-like foliage of
the sixteen introductions of 1894. Uncle
John is also the product of the deft hands
of Fred. Dorner with the following pedi-
gree :
Uncle John.
No, 57 (1889) White x White Wings (89)
Sliver Spray x I Hinze's White x
Hinze's White. | Mrs. F. Mangold.
That is Silver Spray crossed with Hinze's
White produced a white seedling No, 57
one of the parents of Uncle John, while
Hinze's crossed with Mrs. F. Mangold
yielded a white seedling called White
Wings which was the other parent.
E. A. Wood,— This carnation has a very
large, full centered, conical shaped, highly
perfumed, dichromatic flower, and is a
member of the white variegated class
The petals are broad, large and deeply
The following is the pedigree of
E. A. Wood.
No. 57 (89), White x Tidal Wave.
Silver Spray x I
Hinze's White. |
That is, according to Mr. Dorner's rec-
ord of pedigrees, in 1889 across of Silver
Spray produced a white seedling. No. 57,
which was crossed with Tidal Wave, and
the product was E. A. Wood.
The Stuart.— This has the same nativ-
ity and originator as the preceding varie-
ties. It is a slightly deeper shade of scar-
let than Portia, and its petals have a vel-
vety appearance, are all fully developed
and slightly serrated ; occasionally a short
faint streak of white can be noticed on
their broad and beautiful surface. The
flower is very large, good specimens being
3J inches in diameter. It took the medal
offered by the Chester County Carnation
Society at the Indianapolis meeting of the
American Carnation Society for the best
seedling of any color of recent introduc-
tion. All scarlets heretofore cultivated
must, in my opinion, rapidly give place to
The Stuart and Geneva.
This is the recent line of descent of
The Stuakt.
X Garfield
No. 78 (1890), yellow
and scarlet
No. 43, I
yellow )
Hinze's I
White I
Century.
X No. 93, scarlet.
San Mateo
Silver
Spray
CHOICE FLCRISTS STOCK
AT LOW RATES.
100,000 Adiantuin Cunentum, fine bushy
.i.H'lPA'n^''.''"' ^^ ■">? i.'"- W.OO and 8,00 per 100.
3U,U00 issovtcfl Korns, best vars. for florists
...'i'f.-,?!^ Sf"^ 'fi l"" ** * '""i W-™ per 100,
•*OTn'm!U!lSn"''' l""""' '■■'>" 2«ln.,$2..50perl00;
0 Anipelnpsis Vcitchii, 3U and 4 in..
1 plautB, »;i.00 and *8 00 per 100,
Indivisa, from 3 and 4 in.
us, all the leadinf?
1)10,000 Col
2« and 3« in
»10.00 per 1000
^OOO Si • •
iSpOO G;
ip,O00"c'iiry:
10,000 'Sii
W.OO and $5.00 per 100; t26,00 i
•5!^Sy^'J''»''i.Si'le'i''e>i«> m in., »5,00 per 100.
iiuinti, choice duubl ' *
I, 3>^ In,, to 00 per 100,
^ "■ una. be
$4 00 per 100.
( double assorted, lead-
best scrta for flor-
Flo
Ros
from 3 and ?^ in.,
variety of Suminer Flowerinp
ir,uuu « oue
^.00 and $G 00
Plants in larpe quantities. Liberal "disco'i „ „„
large orders. Cars to Greenhouses from 92d SI. or
31th St. ferries.
The Wm. C, Wilson Nurseries,
Flushinff & Steinway Aves., lOlfG ISLAND CITY.
WHEN WRmwG MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S eiCHSN'--'-
SPECIAL OFFER
E.G.Hill.
serrated.
In E. A. Wood appears the highest
achievement of Nature's artistic skill to
produce a pink without admixing colors •
by the mechanical blending ot subdued
carmine and white, delicately alternating
The impression a short distance from
this flower is that it is a solid pink near
the shade of Daybreak.
• E- A- Wood is a large and perfect flower
in all the details of its elaborate architec-
ture, with three pistils and twenty
stamens, the first well developed, the lat-
ter more rudimentary, thus showing, with
all the new kinds of carnations, a disposi-
tion to burst the restraints of the Linnman
classification and arrange themselves in a
-3W and an advanced genera of plants
B. A. Wood is altogether a unique pro-
diiction ; it has no rival in its class of
colors, and is far removed in all the ele-
ments of esthetical chromatics from the
coarse and abrupt contrasts of vermilion
^.nd vrhite often seen in varieties '
Michigan,— The flowers of this carna
tion are selling at special prices in the New
York market, though the writer is in-
formed the plants will not be for sale for a
couple of years. Its origin is the same as
the others mentioned in this article.
The flower is a very pure white, and has
a calyx of great amplitude and elasticity,
with large embracing bracts springing
from the summit of a stout, stiff peduncle.
The number of petals in the flowers an-
alyzed number nearly fifty, all moderately
well developed, which is an unusual quan-
tity in a white carnation; they are well
flmbricated, the center ones are large, long
and erect, giving the corolla that much
desired oval form which so greatly adds to
the general effect. The petals of the Mich-
igan and Sweetbrier carnations are phe-
nomenally displayed and never fail to
heighten a strong impressiveness of the
beautiful.
' The petals have that peculiar and inde-
scribable, dry, rustling nature which at-
taches to all carnations of long keeping
and great shipping qualities. The size of
the corolla will average near three inches,
it is not quite as large as Storm King, but
from an esthetical stand point it is a finer
flower, the grandest white carnation the
writer has ever seen (and he has seen all
ever cultivated in America). Mr. Dorner
gives the following pedigree of
Michigan.
No. 2 (89) White x Blanche.
No. 99 White x No.
57 White.
Hinze's ( Silver
White I Spray
Grace Hinze's
Wilder. | White.
That is Silver Spray crossed with Grace
Wilder produced a white seedling. No. 2,
which was one of the parents of Michigan.
Hinze's White crossed with Grace Wilder
produced a white seedling, No. 99, and
Hinze's White and Silver Spray crossed,
produced another white seedling, No. 57.
These two seedlings crossed produced a
variety named Blanche, which was the
other parent of Michigan.
Mr. Dorner does not embrace the pedi-
gree of any but his own crossings. There
is no pedigree known of the old varieties,
Hinze's White, Silver Spray, Mrs. F.
Mangold, Grace Wilder, Century, E. G.
Hill, Garfield and Tidal Wave, the parents
of his new creations.
Mr. Dorner's pedigree record of new
seedling carnations contains psychical
data of great interest in the production of
definite colors in flowers by chromatic fer-
tilization, and also prove an assertion
made in a former article, that the finest
varieties of flowers (not fifty) are always,
or easiest obtained, by avoiding all un-
necessary conflict of sexual hereditary
forces ; his great productions have resulted
from crossing his own seedlings.
If the sixteen magnificent carnations in-
troduced in 1894 develop under cultural
care as the old varieties have, a decade
from now will see carnation flowers com-
monly averaging four Inches in diameter
without sacrificing beauty to satiate size.
Mr. Dorner writes that the Hinze's
White carnation was used as the principal
parent when he began his efforts to pro-
duce new kinds in 1888, and refers to it as
the source of his best new varieties.
L. L. Lamborn.
Mammoth, in bud and bloom.,
Gen'l CollecUou "
Aeerntuii
mu
Cole
per 100. 1000.
. .m 00 $25 00
.. 2 50 22 00
d bloom 3 00
flue sorts, 2Hinch pots 3 CO 25 00
3 ■' 500 4000
per 100
2>i inch pots.... J4 00
Cuphea
Daiwies, Snowcrest, 2 l-2inch pots
t'ucliHia, double and siUEle, 2 1-2 inch pots
, 3 inch pots..
4 inch pots 12 00
" -■■■'- "Bdiiiau,2MP. 4 00
splaiited ,
, 2 1-2 inch pots
, .S inch pots,.
Qerani
Gazaiii
Cobea ? ,
Uoses, H. P„ bud and bloom. 5 inch pots!! _,
Tea. bud and bloom. 4 Inch pots 15 00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold. W.H. liincoln. Potter Palmer, Exquisite
J. R. Pitcher. Jessica. Vivian Morel. E. G. Hill
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Pettier. L.C. Price. Mareuerile
Graham, and ro other pood varieties, from 2W
Inch. 13.60 and $1.00 per 100.
SENn FOR CATALOGUE OF OTHER VARIETIES.
CARNATIONS,
EALTHV WELL
ROOTED STOCK
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
Edna Craie
Purd
100 1000
..*6 00
Willinm -cott, Mrs. E. Reynolda,
..Purdue, Knartnn 5 00
Western PriJe and Blanche 3 00
New Jersey 4 00
p_nybrenl£ 300 20 00
Lizzie (UcGowan. Portia "
izzie lUcGowan. Portia, Aurora,
B. K. Bliss, Grace Wilder 2 00 16 00
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
CeEENHOOSE GONSTROGTION.
A complete Manual on the Building, Heating,
Ventilating and Arrangement of Green-
houses, and the Construction of Hotbeds,
Frames and Plant Pits, By L. R. Taft,
Professor of Horticulture and Landscape
Gardening, Michigan Agricultural College.
Illustrated, 208 pp., l2inQ., cloth, $1.50.
This is a thoroughly practical treatise on
an important subject. The author has made,
at the Michigan Experiment Station, a care-
ful, comparative test of the various methods
of building, glazing, ventilating and heating
greenhouses, with scientific accuracy, dur-
ing his fifteen years' experience in green-
house management. A careful study ot the
methods employed by the leading flower
and vegetable growing establishments in
the larger American cities, personal inter-
views and correspondence with leading flor-
ists, gardeners and builders of greenhouses,
have strengthened the reliability of every
statement made in this valuable handbook.
Greenhouses and conservatories, hotbeds
and cold frames, forcing houses and pits, all
receive full and detailed treatment. The
lucid descriptions of each topic and ii8 dia-
grams and illustrations, make every detail
clear to both the amateur and professional
gardener or florist. Many of the illustra-
tions are half-tone engravings from photo-
graphs of actual greenhouses and forcing
establishments. This treatise is the only
work published in America on greenhouse
construction by practical American methods
and for the actual needs of American horti-
culture, and fills a want that has long ex-
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
Xhe^ Florist's Exchanoib.
469
IMMENSE STOCK OF
Carnation Rooted Cuttings, for im-
mediate delivery, tree from Rust or
other Disease ; 50 varieties to select
from, but all oi; standard merit including
Daybreak, Buttercup, Puritan, etc.
Send' for price list.
JOS. REGARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEM WHrriHO MEHTIOM THE n.OHlST'8 EXCMAMOE
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS, Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
CHRYSAHTHEMUMS. ^SS.'S.Sl'M-, MERMET ROSES
E.G. Hill, Jamen R. Pitohi-r, Ivory, Ada Spauldlnfc, I i.rM.A^ ^•^^TM.MJ M. «.m.w w-...^
Good Gracious, Bottomly. Jessica, etc., at ascts. ijer
doz. Verbeniis, *3.00 per 1000, Kood varieties.
I. L. PILLSBUBT, Macomlb, ni.
WHEN WHmNO MENTION THE FtOBlBT'S EXCMAMGE
HEALTHY ■ CARNATION - CUTTINGS.
Hinze's Wliite, per 100, $100; transplanted, $1.2B
L.McGowan, " 1.60 ," 2.00
Anna Webb, " 1.60 " 2-00
liamborn. Wilder, " 1-50
" in pots, " 2.00
Ain'orn.. in nots. " " 3.60
J.T. DEWITT,
Bristol, Pa.
MUST SELL TO MAKE BOOM.
YOUNG ROSES, Strong, ZM inch. Brides,
Mermets, La France, Albany, Perle, Wootton,
at 3c, ; t25.00 per 1000.
SMItAX PLANTS, ready to plant, at 2o.
Cash with order.
SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.,
Sprinirlield, III.
from 3 inch pots, extra fine ; write
to me for prices. Must be sold at
once, as I need the room.
Express paid.
HUGH CHESNEY, Faritilngton, Conn.
WHEN WBTlNG MENTtOIU THE FLOBtST'S EXCH/NGF
M ETEORS
In two inch pots, strong plants.
$2.oo per Hundred.
Cash.
GEO. G. YOUNG, - Clifton, N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
The Best Only. Terms Cash.
Kooted Cuttings, 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per
100. Special prices for large lots for May and
June delivery.
Mr. Geo. D. Mill-et, Andover. Mass., says, in
sendinj,' his second order: "The 'mums were the
fi7ifsft cuttings I have ever received, and not one of
them has died."
JOHN CURWEN, Villa Nova, Pa.
WHEN WBrriNG MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
Carnations
.Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
1 THE METEOR
S TiaiE BEST «
? Dark Rose for Forcing. J
\ STRONG PLANTS, i
« $4 per 100; S35 per 1000. *
\ McGregor bros., \
X SPRINGFIELD, - OHIO. ♦
AND
MAMAN COCHET
The best Tea Kose of the Importation of '93.
In color it is on I he style of Catharine Mcrmet,
but deeper. The buds are more beautiful and
of extra large size, a strong grower, and per-
fectly tree from Mildew. A superb rose.
Price, 5 inch pots S6 00 per doz.
4inoh pots 20 00 per 100.
Sinohpots 18onperl0ll.
35^ inch pots 15 00 per 100.
Cash with order.
JOHN COOK, 318 N. Charles St.,
BAI^TinOIKE, MD.
ROSES ° F>°e'' ROSES
FINE PLANTS OF
Bridesmaid, Bride, ■VliTinet, Cusiii and
WatteTille. If you want the best at reason-
able prices, call or address
CHARLES H. HACERT,
Summit, tJnion Co., N. J.
ROSES. ROSES.
Brides, IMermets, Perles, Cusin. Hoste,
Watteville, Gontier, Meteor and La
France at $4,00 per 100 ; Bridesmaids
and Beauties at f6.oo per 100; strong
rooted Beauty cuttings at $3.00 perioo.
Special prices on quantity. Let me
price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBERT F. XESSON,
West Forest Park. ST. t-OUIS, MO.
BEIBES BEIDBSMAIBS, PEEIE5. LA ^/-^^"CGt EOSTBS. OOSIHS. BBAUTIES.MTBOES'
From 2. 3 and 4 inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W STENIMLEB. Villa Lorraine Roseries, MftDISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inventors of Vulaanlz.li India
Ei..uu». tf'rt^a e,+,.nt<n ArAATi^ miHA TToflH lo wltl] staud high piessure, ] IDCh,
io feet lengtis. Mention paper.
Rubber. Extra strong Greenhouse Hose l_
3 ply, 15 cents per foot in
5,000 BKIDESIHAID, at |5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
1,000 METEORS, 2,000 MCBBMCBTS, 2,000 BKIDES, 2,000
PERIiES, 1.000 HOSTE, at $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 2)4, fine stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale,
Casb with order, F. O. B. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRANCE, - Luzerne Co., - Dorranceton, Penn.
MONEY=QETTERS ALL!
CARNATIONS
f Uncle John
The Stuart
Win. Scott
/ Edna Craig
^^"^^^^—^^-^^ / Albertini
FROM SOIL. \ Daybreak
\ Cartledge
Free from Disease and First Class I McGowan
in every way. \ Portia
Note, before you order elsewhere, that
we oiler the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant out or pot up, delivery in April,
at the price of cuttings from sand, and
satisfaction assured. Send for list. . .
ALEX McBRIDE,
AUPLAUS, N. Y.
ROSES-
The Koses and other plants offered are strong
plants from ^ in. pots, ready to shift to 34 or 4.
100 1000
Soupert, in bud and flower. .$3 50 $30 00
Meteor 3 5° 30 00
Marie Guillot 3 5° 3° 00
Safrano 3 50 30 00
Bridesmaid 4 00 40 00
DOUBLE ITY LEAFGEE-
ANIUMS, 3 vars .... 3 00 30 00
fiERAMCMS, double scarlet 3 00 25 00
BERONIA CAKIERII ... 3 00
IMPATlEJfS SULTANI . . 3 00 30 00
COLEUS, the best vars ... 2 00 20 00
J0!4N A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
tfi
SEBRINA/'a new "MUM.
This Chrysanthemum is a fine pink, early as Gloriosum, grows stronger than any variety
I know I have grown it for Ave years without selling the plants. It is the only seedling out ot
many I cared to have my name attached as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROOTED CUTTINGS, 20 els. each, $2.00 per doxen.
PLANTS, Si In. pals, 2S ols. " 2.60
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, - - ANNAPOLIS, MD.
2
Cent
ROSES.
From 2H inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Watteville, Wootton, at $4.00 per hundred. Meteor and
Testout, Bridesmaid, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
SWEETBRIER
Keceived 1st Premium for "best seed-
ling of any color " at Philadelphia, Nov.
7, '93. Color between Daybreat and
Wilder.
"I like its color better than Daybreat."
Edwin Lonsdale.
" Sweetbrier is all that can be desired."
W. A. MANDA,
Rooted cuttings, $IO.OO per ICO;
$80.00 per 1000. Delivery to begin
February 1, '94.
Flowers brought $5.00 per 100, wholesale
at J. R. Freeman's, Washington, last
winter.
VIOLET, tady Campbell, rooted runners,
$3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
Send for price list.
EDW. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.
S MENT'OW THE Ft OBiST'8 E/CHAHGE
ROSES
200,000
From 2^ in. pots at $20.00 per 1000 ;
$3,50 per 100.
STRICTLY OUR SELECTION
CASH WITH ORDER.
50,000 from 4 in. Pots
At $50.00 per 1000 ; $6.00 per 100.
Tarieties in Stock :
bure"""Holme8r Giant of Battles, Lefebvre,
Lyonnaise, Prince Arthur, E. Verdier, l^uerBt.
HVBK.Xn TEAS. Weilshott, Meteor, Pink
Rover, La France, White La France, Albany
^Wootton.
TEAS. Bravy, Gontier. Golden Gate, Mermet,
Bride, Paaaot. Preaident. Rubens, Anna Ollivier,
Perle Sunset, Schwartz, Watteville, lloste.
CARNATIONS "^^"ttr*^^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Helen Keller, $3.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. Sweet-
brier, $2 00 per doz.: $10,00 per 100. Pearl. Puritan,
Laojborn Grace Diirline. Tidal Wave. Mrs. F.
Mangold. Anna Webb. $200 per 100; $15 00 per 1000.
Lizzie McGowen. Mrs. Fisher. Hinze's White,
Wilder. Portia. $1.50 per 100; $13.50 per 1000.
Sinilnx, strong plants, from 2% inch pots.
YOU can sell your surplus stock at good
prices tlirougli a card in AMEKICAN
GARDENING. It will only cost you 15
cents per line of eight woi-ds.
SaWiati, Safra'no, Waba
CLiltHBEUS Baltimore Belle, Se
Ten
faterre. Devi
n. also Q
Scarlet. Soupert, Chatelan
Pernet, Kuster, Mignonette, and other
Quality of Stock Guaranteed
PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED.
Send for Quotation on your Own Selection.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
Dayton, Ohio.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
E.iG. Hill, Gloriosum, Jeasica, L. CannlDg. Boehmer
tli.HJ.±llll,lTloriOBUUi,dea8iua, jj. vnuniut;, Ducnuiri
Mrs.M. Simpson. Mermaid. Source D'Or. V. H. Hal-
•- •>, Mrs. J. N. Gerard, Geo. W. Chitds
Harry May Ivory, Ada
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RoBlvn, H. E Wideriv... ^^..^ .
Spauldinp, Minnie Wanamnker, M
Cullinsfordi, Puritan, rooted »iu......Bo, u.
doz.; $2 00 per 100; a^ inch pots, $3.00 |ier
""-"=- T*'-,..,-^^ VidlPtB, $8.00 per 1000.
Sinilnx, strong plants, irom Vh^ i;
$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Sample free. __
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Ave. and 58tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
N WRITING MENTION 1
RIST'S EXCHANGE
ENTIRE STOCK OF PLANTS FOR SALE
The stock of plants of CHARLES A. REESER. Florist,
Springfield, Ohio, is now offered for sale in large or
small lots as the purchaser may desire,
1000
100 000 ROSES, new and rare sorts, our selection of vars $20.00
25,000 UEKANIUMH, " " " " " • • • ■ 30.00
25,000 BEGONIAS, " " " " " • • ■ • ^0.00
25,000 CHRTSANTHESIUMS, " ' " -iO.OO
300 000 Miscellaneous Bedding Plants, a choice assortment 30,00
A liberal discount given on large orders. Prices given
on any stock desired. Catalogue on application. Address
CHARLES A. REESER, Springfield^ Ohio.
470
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Correspondents.
The following staff of writers are regu
iar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
p. Welch a Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
B. 0. Keiheman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. Oliver. ..Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C
Edoar Sanders.. .1689 Belmont Ave., Chicago
John H. Dhnlop Toronto, Out
Walter WiLSHiBE Montreal Que
Danl. B.Long Buffalo, N. T.
John G. Bsler Saddle Hiver, ^f. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman. ..Evergreen, Ala.
D. HONAKBR Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. LjTTLEjoHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokher Milwaukee, Wis.
W.S. SCOTT Milwaukee, Wis.
Edoene H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
Jas. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
WALTER MOTT Traveling Bepresentative.
B. G. GiLLETT..... Cincinnati, O.
Datid KnsT, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
These gentiemen are also authorized to receive Ad~
vertieemente and Subacripiinna.
Contents.
Auction sales 46
BOOKS Reoeived 47,
Carnations, New ....'... ia
Catalogues Received . .... it
Changes in business 47;
Chester Codntt Carnation Society . . 47i
Clematis, The Usefulness op (illus.) . 47.
Correspondence :
Carnation Winter Cheer, Burning of Roees
Under Glasa, He Wants a Wife. Siib-lrri-
sation 47;
CUT FLOWER Prices 47,
Decisions op appraisers . . . . . m
IJASTER Sunday ] 471
Foreign Notes [ 4(j{
Objected to His Bed's Location . . .47^
Orchid Growers' Calendar ..." 47:
PLANTS and Flowers 47!
Plants in the World, Number op . . 47J
Pruning, Influence of on Flowers and
Fruits 4gj
Seed Trade Report ..." 1 ' 47]
Trade Notes ;
Philadelphia, St. Louis . . aq?
Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, Ithaca, N. T '
Montreal, New York . . '47(1
Cincinnati, Providence, R. L * ' 472
BloomsburE. Pa., Elmira, H. T., ' Ottawa',
Out. , . , iq.,
Clifton, N. J., Iowa Cltr, la. ! ' ' ' 474
Chicago. Harrisburg. Pa., Reading, Pa., Sun-
^ bury, Pa • 47fi
St. Paul ...!:.: 478
WATER PLANTS , , , , , .' 465, 466
The American Association of Nursery-
men will hold their next annual conven-
tion on June 6 at the Cataract House,
Niagara Falls, N. T.
New York.
Union Square Plant Market.
Trade at this market is uneven ;
but as planting will become general next
week better times are hoped for and ex-
pected. On Thursday last geraniums
brought $1 per dozen; heliotrope, 75c.;
fuchsias, four-inch pots, $1.50; H. P. roses,
$3 to $9 per dozen ; stocks, 75c. ; petunias,
75o. to $1,25 ; adiantum ferns, 75c. to $3 per
dozen.
The Cat Flower Exchange.
At the meeting of the directors of
this Exchange, held on Saturday, May 5,
the following officers were elected : Presi-
dent. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.
Y.; first vice-president, George Mathews,
Great Neck, L. I.; second vice-president,
Charles Smith, Woodside, L. I. ; secretary,
John Donaldson, Newtown, L. I.; treasu-
rer, George Golsner, College Point, L. I.;
Unaucial secretary, Louis Dupuy, White-
stone, L. I. Directors were chosen as fol-
lows ; T. O'Day, Jos. Sklenka, W. C. Dun-
can, all of Astoria; L. I.; and Louis Dupuy,
Whitestone. Inspectors of election are F.
Hessler, Woodside, L. I.; Gustav Schroder,
Newtown, L. I., and Joseph Wacker,
Whitestone. Several important changes
in the internal working of the Exchange
are in contemplation. Prices here this
week ranged as follows : Tea roses, $2 to
$6 ; Jacqs., $4 to $8 ; carnations, 50o. to $2 ;
sweet peas, 8 and 10 bunches for $1 ; lilies,
long, ?5 ; short, $2 to $2.50 ; mignonette,
25c. a bunch ; moss roses, $1 to $1.50 a
bunch ; valley, $1.50 to $2 ; smilax, 15c. to
25c. a string ; violets, 20 bunches for $1 ;
daisies, 10 and 12 bunches for $1 ; peeonies,
pink, $1 to $1.50 per dozen ; red paaonies
are also coming in ; gladiolus, $8 per
dozen ; heliotrope, 20c. to 25c. per bunch.
Some fine varieties of parrot tulips are
being brought in by Wm. H. Siebrecht.
The Market.
That dullness which usually ac-
companies the hot Summer months, has
been experienced during the past week,
and a stagnation in business similar to
that now existing has not been heretofore
felt at this season of the year. The prev-
alent warm weather has forced along all
kinds of bloom and the stock arriving in
the market is so soft that it is almost an
impossibility to keep it over in the ice-
boxes till the second day. Out of a thou-
sand roses, a prominent wholesaler was not
able to pick out more than 25 that would
be absolutely accepted by the trade. The
street men are setting aside all other
flowers for lilac, which they are disposing
of in large quantities at five cents a bunch;
and the natural sequence of this is that
roses and carnations are a complete glut.
The former have been sold in quantities
this week at from $3 to $5 per thousand.
Out-door and frame grown valley is now
arriving in abundance and is selling at
very low figures.
Sweet peas, which at best bring but from
five to eight cents a bunch, are unsalable
the second day after receipt. Among car-
nations, Daybreak, which has kept at $2
and over all through the Winter, has been
sold this week at $1.50 ; others, according
to quality, go at from 50 cents to $1. The
old variety May Queen, a dark pink, is
being much admired at present. It comes
in competition with Tidal Wave, but is
somewhat lighter in color than that
variety, going better.
Smilax, which a week or two ago could
scarcely be had, is now in plentiful supply,
doubtless owing to the dearth of wedding
and other decorations ; for beyond a
steamer order or two on Wednesdays and
Saturdays, the retail men find very little
to do. Longiflorum lilies are still arriving
and bring $5 per 100. We understand that
a Long Island grower will have these in
supply all through the coming Summer.
Owing to the condition of the market no
quotations can be given this week.
Frank D. Hunter has changed the
location of his wholesale house to No. 57
W. 30th St., on the same block.
Henkt W. Batlis has ordered for his
new quarters a magnificent and capacious
Thb Florists' Club will meet in the
Elk's rooms, 19 W. 27th St., on Monday,
May 14. Mr. Samuel Henshaw, of West
New Brighton, will read an essay on
"Flower Show and Public Parks as 'Edu-
cators," and several important matters
will be taken up and discussed. A large
attendance is requested.
Brooklyn.
Trade still moves slowly in this city,
with a supply of flowers equal to all calls,
excepting, perhaps, smilax and white car-
nations, which are very scarce. Among
the retail men there is very little doing be
yond an occasional funeral order.
L. Hummel has opened a store for the
sale of cut flowers and plants at 236 DeKalb
ave.
Edward McCoaville, 62 years old, a
florist, at 256 23d St., shot himself on Mon-
day, May 7, in a fit of despondency, caused
by dull business. He is not expected to
live.
Growers are cautioned against having
any dealings with a smooth-faced young
man who is offering to sell their plants on
a ten per cent, commission. From the
complaints arriving at this office it is evi-
dent that the party in question is not do-
ing a square business, he having failed to
return the cash equivalent for plants he
has already obtained from several Jersey
and Long Island growers.
Baltimore.
The Market.
The plant trade is not what it
ought to be at this time of the year ; nearly
all the market men are complaining that
they are compelled to carry so much stock
back home when the day is over. The cut
flowers sell only fairly well; there is an
ample supply of everything except lilac,
which is scarce owing to the freeze we had.
Roses ate still fair in quality; and if
more care were bestowed on them they
would be much flner.
Notes.
We had a hail storm here on Sun-
day ; it was not severe enough to break
any glass, but lots of out-door plants were
very much injured. Young shoots on the
grape vines were knocked off and holly-
hock leaves were very much cut up.
I. H. Moss has a large stock of the Cali-
fornia poppy. He considers it one of the
best perennial plants. Another good thing
here is the Japanese maple, potted. 'There
are very few decorative plants that are as
fine as these. Mr. Moss has a number
planted out ; they are perfectly hardy and
make one ot the finest groups for the lawn
that can be had.
Alexander Scott is a grower of some
rare narcissi. He has a very fine piece of
soil well adapted to the growth of this
bulb, and has every advantage to make its
culture pay. Among the varieties that I
saw grown here were Horsfeldii, Emperor,
Sir Watkin and Silver Phoenix. I will
write later on the culture of this class of
bulbs. Tuberoses left in the ground the
previous Winter are coming up, having
stood the Winter. This is also the case
Cohen & Eosenthal is the firm name of
a new retail flower store on Bosworth st.
F. W.
ice box
August Millang has given up his store
on Sixth ave., on account of dull business.
A. Preamus, familiarly known as
"George the Greek," who a short time ago
opened on Broadway, on same block as
Thorley, has closed his store.
M. Knowles will shortly occupy the store
at 1146 Broadway, formerly run by Mrs. J.
H. McCarrick.
Edwin Hession, manager of Henry Hes-
Boston.
The Market.
The market is clearly over-flooded
with cut flowers, and each day brings its
surplus stocktoswellthequantity. Rarely,
it ever, has there been such a slow demand
at this time of year.
The plant market is fairly active, and a
good stock of bedding plants is now being
shipped. The Hatch and McCarthy auc-
tions are the means of disposing of a fair
share, and landscape orders are increasing.
Wholesale trade in cut flowers is very
dull, while retailers do not report any-
thing extra in their line. Roses are as
plentiful as in the Summer season ; carna-
tions are not quite so abundant, but there
is enough for all purposes. Smilax has
been scarce, but is now improving in quan-
tity. Valley is reduced in price to from $2
to $3 per hundred; violets and pansies, 50c.
to 75c. ; spirsea and gilli Bowers $2 to $3 ;
sweet pea and nasturtium almost at your
own price.
Nearly all the department stores are
doing a heavy bulb and seed trade for out-
door planting, but our regular flower
stores hold their own in this respect.
J. G. Jack, of Harvard University, gave
the flrst of a series of Spring lectures at
the Arnold Arboretum, Saturday, May 5.
The subject, "Trees," attracted a good
Future lectures will be confined
, audience. .
sion s two stores, will become a benedict to special varieties,
S? °'' '''S";^ *'"^ ^"^ °* ^"^^ month. J. A. Dellar, of Brighton, is reported . ^™„„= ^ ^^ v,„ii„u <^u o.u.iii»i „>. ^^^
Niagara Falls has been selected as the to have purchased a lot of land, estimated series just ended, to keep the boys from
place Where part of the honeymoon will be at 33 acres, close to the city, where he will getting melancholy from overwork.
sP^it. I soon build 20,000 feet of glass. I Walter Wilshire.
Ithaca, N. Y.
The Bool Floral Co. report excellent
business since they launched out some
time since. Mr. W. Knott, for^le^ly of
Philadelphia is the able manager.
W. M.
Montreal.
Market News.
Business here at present is at a
very low ebb. All the stores are full ot
Spring flowers and plants, but the cry all
round is, "No buyers." Last week was
brightened somewhat by a dinner and re-
ception given by Sir Donald Smith in
honor of the Governor-General, who was
in Montreal in connection with the closing
exercises and conferring of degrees at the
McGill College. The reception was one of
the most brilliant affairs ever held in Mon-
treal, and necessitated a temporary exten-
sion to the already spacious rooms of the
mansion, which, being brilliantly lighted
and decorated with plants, etc., formed a
fairyland promenade for the 800 or more
guests present. Another event was the
Patterson-Ayer wedding, the flowers used
on this occasion being all pink and white,
principally roses and valley; the house and
church being nicely decorated by the gar-
dener, B. T. Band.
Several more fashionable weddings are
spoken of to take place in the near future,
so we hope the bottom will not fall out of
business yet.
Spring here is considerably earlier than
usual, and bulbs and other' flowers are
coming out in fine show. The city gar-
dener is to be congratulated on the im-
provement to the principal squares by the
planting of Spring flowering bulbs. Do-
minion square is looking fine at present
with a blaze of tulips, etc. A good deal
has been done in the past year or two to
better the appearance ot the city in this
way and with success, and Mr. Pinoteau
informs me that he has prepared 100 sashes
more of Summer bedding plants than last
year, giving the contents of 450 sashes to
be planted in the city squares. The plant-
ing of the city in this way cannot but help
the florist's trade by creating an increased
taste for flowers and better demand for
garden bedding.
Club Notes,
The regular monthly meeting of
the Club was held on Tuesday evening
with a full average attendance. The dis-
cussion on afliliation with the Montreal
Horticultural Society occupied most ot the
evening and it was finally decided that no
afliliation take place, but that the Club
remain a distinct and independent organi-
zation. The secretary was instructed to
acquaint the Horticultural Society Board
of the wish ot the Club to co-operate in
any horticultural work and the president
was authorized to name a committee to
work with that Board should the Horticul-
tural Society express a wish for any such
assistance.
A committee was appointed to inquire
as to the best means and probable cost of
procuring a charter for the Club and re-
port.
The prizes for the successful competi-
tors in the various Winter games were
presented on behalf of the Game Commit-
tee by Alfred Wilshire. The prize winners
were :
Table Skittles— First, John Eddy;
second, Jules Betrix ; third, T. Mattel.
Euchre — First, John Dunbar; second,
Geo. Fussell; third, T. Gough.
Checkers— First, B. T. Band ; second,
John Dunbar.
These games have done much in bring-
ing out the members to the social meetings
and I would advise every Gardeners and
Florists' Club to try this method of in-
creasing the interest in it. Before the
game competition was inaugurated here it
was a very rare thing to see more than ten
or twelve members in the club room on
social night, while with the games we have
had as many as thirty members present.
A game committee was appointed at the
beginning of the Winter, who arranged the
6ames and the terms of competition. The
lub voted a sum of money to be spent in
prizes for those winning the highest points
in the games. Each competitor paid an
entrance fee and every member present on
social night, was provided by the commit-
tee with a means of spending a couple of
hours or so each evening in playing the
games he had entered for. This brought
the members more together and has done
much to increase the popularity of the
Club.
A committee has now been appointed to
arrange a series of games for the Summer
months to be carried on similiar to the
The Klorist's Exchanqe.
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SEED TRADE REPORT.
PolDtfi and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
OBAHQE. 170 Pulton St., N. T.
Tbe seedsmen's annual convention will
bn held on June 13 next at the Queen's
Hotel, Toronto, Ont.
F. WiLLABD and J. R. KOEBINS, of
Wethersfleld, Conn., were visiting New
York city this week.
The Season's Trade
When the season opened we ex-
pressed the opinion that all who were do-
ing as a main thing a vegetable seed trade,
whether wholesale or retail, and but a
small mail business relatively, would not
suffer from the general business depres-
sion throughout the country; while those
who do principally a mail business, and
that in plants and flower seeds, would be
the ones to suffer. A recent trip through
a considerable section of our country and
a friendly chat with the leading seedsmen
has fully confirmed our opinions.
We have called upon or heard directly
from the following in the trade, and give
their reports as received.
Wbebek & Don, New York, who cater
largely to the market gardener's trade, re-
port trade much better than last year— in
fact, perfectly satisfactory. Energy wisely
directed may have something to do with
their success.
J. M. Thoreukn & Co., New York,
whose business is largely wholesale and
with the market gardener, report the larg-
est trade they have ever had; the only,
drawback being less profit than formerly,
because of active competition and diffi-
culty of collecting, conditions alike in all
businesses.
John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y.,
whose business is largely in plants, bulbs,
small fruits and seeds by mail, has suf-
fered proportionately and severely. At
the same time the vegetable seed depart-
ment has been better than ever before — in
fact, has increased very largely. This
shows very plainly that the necessities of
life must be had, while the luxuries of life
can be dispensed with. He thinks had the
same effort been made to push the vege-
table seed trade that was made to increase
his other business, his profits would have
been as large as ever before.
Jekomb B. Rice & Co., Cambridge,
N. Y., growers and wholesale dealers, say
they have done a very satisfactory trade,
and are much pleased with the results.
Their commission business, a very large
one, will undoubtedly be good, as all the
country merchants we have talked with,
say they never before sold so many seeds.
COMSTOCK, Feree & Co., Wethersfleld,
Conn., who are exclusively growers and
wholesale dealers, report a good Spring
. trade, and are now busy putting out their
roots that have kept well, and the same
reports come from all the growers through-
out our country as regards biennial crops.
The seed trade at the West has made
some rapid strides, keeping apace with all
other branches of business. That their
business must go ahead can plainly be
seen, when one meets with them and marks
their enthusiasm. The masses of the
people are proud of the West, its lands,
its cities and its institutions, they care for
but little else. They look upon the West
as the promised land, and think tbe sun
does not rise until it rises there. And well
they may, for richer lands cannot be found
on the face of the earth, or a spot where
there is less waste. It takes quantities of
seed for these vast states, and the inhabi-
tants do not propose to go beyond their
geographical centers for a supply. The
business done in grass seeds is simply im-
mense ; enormous warehouses are flUed to
overflowing, and these are necessary for
the very large export trade done by many
of the Western houses. Prominent among
these is Baeteldes & Co., Lawrence,
Kansas, who show plaiisly by word and
action that their business has not been
panic-stricken this year. They are now
preparing to put up another large ware-
house for storing their seeds, which will
make their third. They do an immense
trade, both home and export, in grass and
clover seeds; they also deal largely in
onion sets, and a jobbing trade in vege-
table seeds, vine seeds being a specialty.
The Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, Iowa,
give a good account of their season's trade.
It being far in excess of that of any pre-
vious year. This is a good indication, as
the business has risen, Phcenix-like, from
the rums of the C. W. Dorr Co.
The J. A. Salzek Seed Co, La Crosse,
WIS., report a large increase in vegetable
seed sales, and a slight falling off in lines
that have to be drawn in for economy's
sake. But a slight falling off here is of
but little account with '* Harry," as his
wealth and happiness has been materially
increased by a visit from the "Birth
Angel." Congratulations are in order.
H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, III., has a
good word for the seed trade, while ; in
some respects not up to expectations, it is
about as busy a plant as can be found in
the country. Their greenhouses are
models for neatness and good order, and
the plants grown for mailing purposes are
as fine as it is possible to produce. They
have in all 33 houses, four of which are
800x30 feet and the others 150x20 feet. Two
of the larger are for roses for their cut
flower trade, and a hasty look is sufficient
to show that the West need not look to the
East for light on rose growing. A large
house of Cattleyas is simply perfection.
R. H. Shumway, Rockford, 111., who
does almost exclusively a mail business,
says there has been a falling off in some
lines, but upon the whole he has had a
good trade. The management of this vast
business is truly a family matter, as the
various departments, from the opening of
the letters to the filling of the orders, the
purchase and care of the stocks and the
finances, are respectively in charge of some
member of the family.
JosiAH Livingston, Des Moines, Iowa,
the younger of the Livingston family, so
famous for their development of the to-
mato, is doing a fine market gardener's
trade, which, he says, is much better than
usual now, and has been good all the sea-
son.
The Henet Phillips Seed and Imple-
ment Co., Toledo, Ohio, are doing a fine
business, which they say is rapidly increas-
ing. While la grippe has had a pretty
strong hold on the senior member, so that
he is confined to the house, the junior
Phillips have an equally strong grip on the
business, and are pushing it vigorously.
Teumeull Strean and Allen Seed
Co., Kansas City, who are large dealers in
grass and clover seeds and make a specialty
of blue grass for export, do a large market
gardener's trade, and report favorably on
this year's business, and are making ex-
tensive preparations for their increasing
trade.
The Habnden Seed Co., Kansas City,
who do a large commission box trade, are
pushing the market gardener's trade vig-
orously, as well as a general retail seed,
bulb and plant business. They, too, have
no reason to complain of hard times and
dull trade.
L. L. Mat & Co.'s business at St. Paul
is one of many parts, and activity pervades
all the departments. Their wholesale and
retail seed trade has been good ; their
mailing plant trade never better, and the
stock they send out is good. The cut
flower trade a little slow, as with all
others, but it has not fallen below the
profit mark. They are now in the midst
of their nursery stock deliveries and their
trade has been as large as they could well
manage.
At Chicago the seed trade has been fully
as good as usual. There as elsewhere lux!-
uries are dispensed with, but the vegeta-
ble and Held seed trade has been fully up
to the standard.
The Northbhp.Braslin & GfoODWINCO-
are more than pleased with their venture
in opening a branch house here, as it
greatly facilitates the filling of supple-
mentary orders from their customers, and
these have been more numerous this year
than usual, as the retail dealers were con-
servative in their purchases last Autumn,
and the trade has increased rather than
diminished. Mr. Braslin is now en route
for California.
S. F. Leonard & Co. report an increas-
ing trade and good prospects. Their trade
is largely with the market gardener, than
which there is none better.
W. W. BARNARD & Co., tell the same
pleasant story, " we have no reason to
complain." Theirs is decidedly a mixed
business — vegetable and flower seeds,
bulbs, plants and florists' supplies, whole-
sale and retail.
The D. M. Ferry Co., Detroit, the larg-
est and best ordered seed house in the
world in their special line — commission
box business and a regular wholesale trade
—are greatly pleased with tbe outlook.
While they have had a good trade in the
wholesale department, they are anticipat-
ing a good harvest from their boxes. Some
idea of the extent of their business can be
had from the fact of their having con-
tracted for 7,000 acres of beans to be grown
this season for their next year's supply.
LOHEMAN, Brotherton & Co., Detroit,
the leading members of which were for
many years with D. M. Ferry & Co., have
now entered the field as growers and
wholesale dealers, and are making a esp-
cialty of choice stocks for the market gar-
dener. They are having a good trade in
all the branches of their business, and are
gratifled with the outlook.
Northern versus Southern Grown Seeds.
We wish briefly to reply to our e.steemed
correspondents, D. Landreth & Son, in
their criticism of a previous note of ours
in regard to seed growing in this country.
It would perhaps have been better for us
to have been more definite in our remarks
as to tbe vaiieties of seeds imported, and
the relative quantities im ported. We did
not do that, nor can we now, because we
have not the exact facts as to the quanti-
ties.
It is needless to say that we, as well as
all others familiar with the seed trade, re-
cognize the house of Landreth as the pio-
neer seedsmen of this country, and that
they are entitled to great credit for the
development of the industry, as well as for
their efforts in developing types of the
leading varieties. We are in perfect ac-
cord with them that American grown
seeds are far better for America than im-
ported seeds, and that there is scarcely a
variety that cannot be better grown here
than in Europe for us. No further proof
of this need be stated than that our dealers
send their stock seeds which are grown
here with the greatest care, and developed
to suit our conditions over there to be
grown. This is particularly true with
cabbage, turnips and beets. But this
does not alter the fact, that we are now
producing a much larger proportion of the
seeds used in this country than formerly,
and we should grow more. From 1830 to
1860 our country depended largely upon
Europe for their peas; the tables are now
turned, and we export far more than we
ever imported, and the same rule should
apply to all other kinds of seeds, with
the exception of cauliflower. We do not
think there is an article in the trade but
what can be produced better in America
than any other part of the world for the
American trade. While our f riend«, Mes-
srs. Landreth, grow largely for their own
trade, both wholesale and retail, other very
large dealers in this country do not, so
that they are an honorable exception to
the class we have mentioned. But for the
cost of our productions, American seeds
only would be used ; at the present time it
is utterly impossible for us to produce
seeds as cheaply as they can be bought in
Europe. Take for instance, turnip seed ;
the grower here demands nearly double
the price that the same variety would cost
grown in Europe, and we cannot compete
with these growers when we are paying
our farm hands $1 and $1,25 a day, while
there the average wages paid the laborers,
which includes men, women and children,
does not exceed 30 cents per day, at the
same time we believe that it would be
cheaper for the American consumer to pay
the extra price tor American seeds because
of the superior quality he would get. As
we have before said, the fact that they de-
pend upon us for stock seed, shows con-
clusively that our stocks are better than
theirs.
European Notes.
The plentiful rains that have now fallen
over the north and northwestern districts
of France, the whole of England, and cen-
tral and eastern Prussia, has effectually
disposed of the idea that these parts of
Europe are to have a repetition of the
drought of '93. Then, in many districts,
the land remained bare and stock seeds
were not sown at all with the results so
painfully apparent to members of the seed
trade all over the world. Now, all the
Spring sowings are practically completed,
and the prospects for such crops as spin-
ach, peas and radish are very favorable,
although the harvest is likely to be much
later than in average years. Peas have
been sown very largely in England, but
less extensively in France, with about an
average breadth in Germany. In the former
country large stocks remained on hand of
the dwarf blue round seed varieties, such
as Bedman's Imperial and Harrison's
Glory. These are largely used as "boilers"
during the Winter, and during the past
three seasons have commanded very high
prices, with, as a necessary consequence,
the glut of which dealers are now com-
plaining. These have been sown most
extensively, and, unless something occurs
to mar present prospects, the evil of over-
production will be intensifled next season.
The most disquieting feature in connec-
tion with European seeds just now is the
continued drought in the south of France,
affecting lettuces, flower seeds and flower
bulbs most injuriously.
Many fields of sweet peas that were in
strong healthy growth a few weeks back
have nearly perished ; zinnias and phloxes
are at a standstill in the seed beds, while
pansies, scabiosas, eschscholtzias, godetias
and other Wintered plants have in many
cases entirely disappeared. Asters, stocks
and nasturtiums being grown much fur -
ther north are thus far safe.
A report.is current that a large quantity
of cabbage seed is being saved in England,
but this is only true of the soft conical
varieties, which, although highly esteemed
in that country are of no value in Ameri-
ca. The same remark applies to the re-
ported large crops of beet, for while it is
true that the longvarietieshave withstood
the drought fairly well, the turnip rooted
sorts grown for the American trade are an
almost entire failure.
The effect of the recent rains upon the
growing crops of turnip, rutabaga, and
mangel shall be duly noted next week.
The numerous lovers of the English yel-
low primrose will be glad to learn that a
new variety of this old favorite has been
discovered, which is of much more robust
habit and produces flowers of the same
pleasing color but measuring fully 2J-
inches across. The novelty has been named
"Evelyn's Beacon" and reproduces itself
quite true from seed ; in fact, the blooms
of some of the seedlings are larger and of
better substance than those of the parent
plant. Another equally useful plant for
out-door work is a new pure pale lemon
variety of the Alyssum saxatile.
European Seeds.
Catalogues Received.
Frank Banning, Kinsman, O.— Illus-
trated Catalogue of Plants, Seeds and
Bulbs.
J. L. PiLLSEURT, Macomb, 111.— Retail
Catalogue of Greenhouse and Bedding
Plants, Roses, etc.
HULSEEOSCH Bros., Englewood, N. J.—
Wholesale Catalogue of Choice Dutch
Bulbs, Roots and Plants.
Henry F. Miohell, Philadelphia, Pa.—
Wholesale Price List of Bulbs ; also seeds
for sowing in April, May and June.
Wm. J. Hesser, Plattsmouth, Neb.—
Wholesale Price List (Spring and Summer)
of Palms, Dracaenas, Agaves, and other
decorative plants.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Alternanthera— Page 466, col. i; p. 468, col. 1.
Asparagus— Page 472. col. 3; p. 479, col. 3,4.
Auction Sales— Title Page; p. 480, col. 4.
Azaleas— Title Page; p. 464. col. 1, 2.
Beeonia— Page 468. col. 1: p. 469, col. 2.3. 4; p. 475.
col. 1. 2.
Page 464, col.
i, cof.l, ,
479, col. 1..
Idins Materials, Etc.— Page 476. col. 3, 4;
I. 473, col. 4;
lO, col. 1, 2.
. 461, col. 1, 2, i
P. 477, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. ■„„ , ..
BulbH and Roots— Title page: r
p. 467, col. 4; p. 172, col. 3; p. 475. col. 1. '
Calla-Page 466, col. 4; p. 467, col. 3.
Caladiuin— Page 446, col. 4.
Canna— Page J64, col. 1, 2; p. 468, col. 1; p. 475, col. 3.
Carualion— Title page; p. 465. col. 1.2; p. 468, col.
4; p. 469, col. 1,3,4, p. 475,001.1; p. 480. col. 1. 4.
Chi'Tsantheninin- Page 465, col. 1,2; p. 466, col. 4;
p. 468, col. 4; p. 469. col. 1, 2. 3, 4.
Clematis— Page 472, col. 1, 3.
Coleus- Page 465, col. 1,2; p. 466. col. 4; p. 468, col. 1;
„p. 469, col. 3; p. 475, col. 1, 2; p. 480, col. 1.
Cut l! lowers- Page 472, ool. 3, 4: p. 478, col.
„I, 2, 3, 4; p. 479. ool. 1, 3. 4.
Cyclamen-Page 466, ool. 4.
Dahlia-Page 466, col. 4.
Daisy— Page 472, col. 3; p. 480, col. 3.
Decorative Trees and Plants.- Title page;
p. 464, col. 2; p. 467, col. 4; p. 472, col. 1, 3, 4; p. 480,
-Title Page; p. 473. col. 2. 3.
Fertilizers
E'lorlsts' lietters- Page 473, col. 2,3.
■ ■ ■ Supplies-Title page; p 464, col. 1, 2.
bireeuhous
4 64, col. 1,
Vases, Urns, Etc.— Title
'"■■ ol. 3,4; p. 477, col 1,4.
■6, col. 3, 4; p. 477, col. 2, S,
Is, etc.— Page 477, col. 1, ■
I, col.
P. 476,
-. p.4S0,ool. 1,2.
Page 464. col. 1, 2; p. 467, col. i; p. 468,
-01. 1.
Hydranffea— Page 472, col. 2.
Xmpaliens— Page 469, col. 2.
Insecticides and Funsicidos- I'itle page; p. 473,
Ijandscape Gardener— Page 419, col, 1.
Mailine Tubes-Page
Mlscella ' -
col. 3. 4; ,.. ,w, v.,^.. A, >, H- .t*. li'
2; p. 479, ool. 4; p. 180. col. 1, 2, 3.
' ■ - Page 475, col. 1,2.
Bcli— Page 472, col
56 480, col. 3.
.-- 479. ooL 3; p. 480, cc
Pliotosraplis- Page 473. col. 4.
Refrieerators— Page 473, col. 2.
Kose— Title page; p. 464. col. I, 2; p. 465. col. 2; p.
466, col. 4; p. 469, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 472, col. 3, 4; p. 480,
3; p. 475, col. 1.
I, col. 2,3; p. 472, col.
Sprinklers— Page 476, col. 4; p. 177, col.l, 1.
Tlllandsias-Page 475, col. 3.
Tools, Implements, etc.— Page 469, col. 8.4; p.
476, col. 4; p. 477. col. 1. 4.
Veffetnble nnd Small Fruit Plants, Seeds,
etc. -Page 464. col. 3.4; p, 166. col. 3.
Ventilatintf Apparatus.— Page 476, col. 3,4; p.
;, ool. 1, 2; p. 168.001. I; p. ISO.
Page 165, ool. 1; p. 169. col. 1, 4; p. IfO,
477, col. 2,3,1.
472
FOR SALE^^!^
The Klorist's Exchange,
DRAGJENA INDIVISA.
nch pots ; at $35.00
^ ,. _ Fine for vases.
Correspondence solicited.
OKO. A. RACKHAM,
2991^ Woodward Ave,, T>ETKOIT. MICH.
utMEN WRITING MEHTION THE F1.0RIST"=t EXCHANQg
FOR SALE.
Clematis Paniculata
In 4 inch pots,
S1.50 per doz; S8.00 per 100.
SAMUEL SMITH, Jamestown, R. I.
STRAWBERRY
A few viirletic
Crescent, ?L25per 1000: $5,
$1.50 per 1000 '"■ "^^
May King, Mi
PLANTS.
■■ left.
) per 5000. Kentucky,
1000; $6.(J0 per 5000. Yale, Sh
, „...„', Meek's Early and Downing, $150 per 1000.
Bubach and Gandy, $2.00 per 1000.
In 1es8 than 500 lots. 50 cents per 100. All packed
to carry safely by Express at above prices.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.
mRE FLORIDl FLOWERS
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, KtA.
FOR EARLY MAY DELIVERY.
PEACH SEEDUNGS
from the seed beds. Green tops, par-
tially hardened, in large supply. Prices
furnished on application. Apply to
MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Dei.
WHEN WRITING MEHTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GOOD STOCKS
Arbor VitEe, American.. 2
" Compacta 2
" Siberian lU
, Austrian 514
8
Wliite 4J^
$9 00
15 00
15 00
25 00
35 00
Scotch iii "6 2 00 U
yr. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
I have a Hurplus of the foUowintr plants, fine stock
in 2H inch pots, that I offer fur half their value for
turn Cuneatum. $3.0-
" ' "~ ' irleties, single and
"jl GERAT'UM— Dbl. white and blue, S2.0O per 100.
r.OBEI.TA-Dwar£ bine, W.60 per 100.
l>. VTHITE PETUNIAS, $2 60 per 100.
CAKN ATIONS-LeadinB vars. $2 and $3per 100.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA. LITTLE BEAOTY.
10,000 now ready for eliipping, strong plants from
2 in. pots, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
best selling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the market. "We grew 16,000
last year in 3^ and i inch pots for marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist shoiUd grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 50 cents in stamps for a sample plant in
full bloom from 4 in. pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for circular.
Prices: — Plants from 2 in. pots, in bud, $2.50 per
doz.; $4.00per25; $12.00 per 100. Cash with order.
L,I7«COL,7« I. NEKK, Florist,
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
LjELIA Akceps. — This most useful orchid
will now be starting into action ; as warm
weather approaches it will need more air
and water, with a temperature of 70 or 75
degrees. Where the plants are grown on
blocks they will require syringing two or
three times a day in fine weatner; but,
where cultivated in baskets, once a day
will suffice.
Should the plants be in poor material
this is a good time to renew it, care being
taken not to braise the new roots; use
good rough fern rhizomes and chopped
sphagnum, blocking the plants in firmly,
with lumps of charcoal. Scale and other
insect pests must be carefully kept down,
or the new growths become infested, and
often crippled and ruined. The plants re-
quire no shading through the "Winter, but
about the first of March a thin coating of
whitewash, or white lead and naphtha,
should be applied to the glass, and this
should be followed by a heavier applica-
tion about now ; it not only breaks the
rays of the sun, but helps to keep down
the temperature.
Odontoslossums and MASDEVALLIAS
should be syringed overhead in fine
weather, to keep down thrip and red
spider. Any quantity of fresh air (avoid-
ing draughts), is essential to their well-
being at all times. Plants that have re-
mained unpotted up to this, unless in very
bad material, better be let run over until
Fall ; pulling them out during hot weather
is sure to cause them to shrivel, and may
kill them.
Ctpbipediums may be repotted at almost
any season, but are better done when out
of flower, as disturbing the roots hastens
the decay of the blooms. The best time
for potting is when they start to push new
growth. From this time on, plenty of air
should be given them day and night, to
keep up a re-action in the atmosphere ; the
floors and shelves between the pots should
be well damped, three or four times a day,
and the plants themselves given a gentle
syringing overhead in fine weather. A lit-
tle sun early in the moruing, and late
afternoon, keeps the leaf tissue firm, and
ensures stiff, hardy foliage; too much
shade, with a hot, moist, stagnant atmos-
phere, produces weak, soft foliage, incap-
able of enduring extremes, such as the
plants are often unavoidably subjected to
during our severe Winter months.
Vandas. —This useful class of plants is
often seen in poor health through being
given too much heat, and excessive potting
material. They are easily cultivated in
either pots or baskets; less care is required
with the latter, and the roots have more
freedom and air; whereas, if grown in
pots the roots are confined and sometimes
rot through excessive watering. A good
rule for potting is to fill in firmly around
the roots with charcoal or broken crocks,
and topdress with chopped sphagnum to
retain moisture ; keep the atmosphere
moist by dampening the floors and
benches ; admit fresh air at all times when
possible, and syringe overhead in bright
weather during the morning.
Among the best varieties for florists' use
are V. tricolor, V. suavis, V. ccerulea, and
V. insignis and varieties. Where orchids
are grown in variety for the market these
should not be omitted.
MiLTONiA vexillakia.— This species de-
lights in a cool, moist atmosphere with
plenty of water at the roots at all seasons ;
and should be syringed overhead during
the Summer months to keep down thrip
and red spider, at least once a day. A
shady position suits it best, and it does
very nicely when grown with odontoglos-
sums during the hot months. Of all the
Mlltonias this is certainly the most beau-
tiful as well as one of the most useful or-
chids for cut flower purposes. The flowers
are soft rosy pink, and are produced five or
six in number, on racemes a foot long. Its
blooming period is from March to May. It
does best in rather small pots, with liberal
drainage of broken crocks, and a mixture
of chopped peat fibre and sphagnum.
R. M. Gket.
CYCAS REYOLUTA
We have just received a fine importation of Cycas Eevolnta stems in
prime condition, which we offer in sizes from 3 inches to 24 inches high,
weighing from 1 to 60 lbs. each, at 15c. per lb. This price holds good
for orders received on or before May 20th.
HENRY A. DRBER, 7x4 Chestnut St., PHIL,A., PA
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^ '' Wholesale NuTserymen and Florists, T
t Can show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Boses as can be ^
I found in the V. S. We grow 3 million Hoses and million of plants annually. Trade list ,
r free. Correspondence solicited. Mention paper. ^
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HOLIVIESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system of packing, enables rae to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PKICE LISTS ON" APPLICATION".
EXCHANGE
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X ( F/RSr— With PALIHS and DECORATIVE PLANTS. t
i nn CITDDI V SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES. $1.00, *
♦ UKJ :SVJffl^X I $1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. «
1 CI rkDICXC I THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOIUS, $5.00, $10,00 ana ♦
♦ t^LUKISlO $25.00 boxes. «
I ^FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties, t
\ No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY. J
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F^, GRIST'S EXCHANGE
A CARD of ten lines or less mav he
inserted in AMERICAN GAKDENING at
the rate of 15 cents per line of eight words.
ASPARAGUS PLUISUS NANUS.
Good strong plants from 4 in. pots,
$10.00 per 100. Sample for 35 ots.
Cash with order.
&LEX. SCOTT, L&URAVILLE, Balto Go. MD.
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA.
Large Stocky Plants. S to 3 ft. hitrh, JftS.OO
per dozen; 3 ft. Iiigh, S3. 00 per dozeu.
HYDRANGEAS.
Pink and white, 8inch pots, flneshape S3.00
per dcizeii ; 6 inch pots, $3.00 per dozen.
ROSE BUDS of Mermets, Brides and Perles,
1B3.00 per 100, sent 0. O. D.
GEORGE H. BENEDICT, Torkville, N. T.
WHEN WR>TING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Providence, R. I.
Geo. Johnson has a fine specimen of
Chamserops excelsa palm in full bloom.
Cincinnati.
J. A. Peteeson's store was slightly dam-
aged by fire Wednesday morning, caused
by the electric light.
Business this week is not up to standard.
Plenty of good roses, carnations, valley,
etc., which sell at a very low figure. Amer-
ican Beauty still hold firm at 25c. each for
the best. Corner's carnations sell at 3c.,
but they are uousually fine.
The florists in the flower market report
good sales in bedding stock.
E. G. GlLLBTT.
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS
In two-incli Pots, -will be ready for de-
livery by June 1st and after, at SX.50 pe:
liandred, or $13.00 per thousand. Orders
booked now. Address
FEED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Atlica, N. Y.
WHEN WRH-ING MENTION THE FtORIST'S
PALMS!
Decorative Plants i
1. J. HESSER, PlattsmoutirNeb.
LEMUEL BALL,-
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
CLEMATIS. ^X^'^i
plants, 53.UO per doz.; $33. UO per 100; atrons heavy
plaots, home grown, leading- kinds, $4.00 per
doz., $30.00 per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable for spring sales, $3.00 per 100.
SMILAX— Strong, well hardened seedlings. 75c.
per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F, A. BAUiEB, Bloomington, Ills.
XOOfOOO
CALIFORHIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAm,
Seecsman, 1,0s ANGEI,ES, CAI..
HEN WBITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
DECORATIVE PLANTS.
PH(ENIX RECLINATA. eacb
4 in. pots, 6 leaves, 2 ft $ 60
LATANIA BORBONICA.
8 in. pots, i •' $4 00
1 " 3J" 3 00
6 " 8 " 2 00
i " 71oaTes,2tt 60
I '• lift 36
ARECA LUTESCENS.
10 in. potB, 3 stems, 1 ft $10 00
10 " 1 " 7 " 8 00
6 " 3planta,4" 8 60
6 ■■ 3 " 3" 2 00
* " 1 ■• 61eaTes,2(t 60
, ^ ARECA RUBRA.
4 in. pots, 6 leaves, 2 ft $0 60
7 " 3plants, 3ft 2 00
Kent la Belmoroana, 3 in pots. 6 leaves, 16 in. 35
Standard pots. All measurements from floor.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WRrriNO MENTIOH THC FtORIST'S EXCHANOt
"The Rlorisx's Kxchangh>.
473
Elmira, N. Y.
Hoffman Bros, report excellent busi-
ness, as does also Mrs. Wells. Spring de-
mand is very promising. G. P. Rawson
looks bronzed and feels much benefited by
his Southern trip. H. J. IVCillatt, many
years with D. B. Long, is connected with
the floral department here. W. M.
Ottawa, Ont.
Ottawa, too, is to have a chrysanthe-
mum exhibition ; " such," as one of the
daily papers pretentiously puts it, ** as is
held in Montreal, New York and other
large cities" (sic). Said snow will be held
on a small scale, as a feeler to future ef-
forts, and will be under the auspices of the
Horticultural Society— or, more correctly
speaking, the Ottawa Electoral District
Agricultural Society — on a date not yet
definitely decided on.
This society is composed of amateurs
and professionals, and by adopting the
above rather uneuphonious and unflowery
title and performing some other require-
ments— such as reporting proceedings, etc.
— obtain the sinews of war to the extent
of 1350 per annum, provided by the foster-
ing hand of the Ontario Government.
The society meets monthly in the Nor-
mal School, and at each meeting from
April to November has competitions — for
members only — of fruit, flowers and vege-
tables in season. At the May 1 meeting
Prof. Fletcher, the entomologist of the
Central Experimental Farm, delivered a
highly interesting and instructive addre.ss,
with numerous blackboard illustrations,
on insects and fungous diseases.
The professor laid special stress on the
advisability of using the various copper
solutions ou fruit treep, grape vines, etc.,
and strongly reiterated' the oft-given ad-
vice that fungicides and insecticides
should be preventive rather than remedial.
Fine weather still continues, growth
being fully three weeks in advance of last
year ; 70 degrees in the shade was regis-
tered on May 1, an exceptional heat for
that date in the "Arctic Lumbering vil-
lage." J. G.
Bloomsburg, Pa.
J. L. Dillon was busily engaged at time
■ of my visit planting out hisstockot carna-
tions, of which there are from 60,000 to
80,000 well rooted plants. These are taken
direct from the sand bed and planted a
space of six inches between plants, in rows
of three feet apart and 800 feet in length,
sufficiently wide to allow of use of a two-
horse cultivator. The varieties that And
favor here are Lamborn, McGowan, Portia
for early, Garfield or Alegatiere for main
crop, scarlets ; Mrs. F. Mangold and Day-
break.
Mr. Dillon is positive the disease is not a
f angoid but an insect, and has proven the
fact by microscopic examination. He is a
strong advocate of disbudding and next
season intends to disbud the whole of his
carnations. Those he so treated this
season more than repaid for extra labor
expended upon them. He has a large
number of seedlings but thinks little of
the bulk. One named Crimson Sport, a
great improvement upon Crimson King, is
well worth keeping.
The cultivation of verbenas is as exten-
siveas ever, more than one hundred thou-
sand being raised this Spring. The de-
mand has not been quite so good as he
would wish. The plants are without a
trace of rust, the secret of which is doubt-
less cleanliness in the houses and benches.
The propagating house has cemented floor
and sides, which are kept constantly
scrubbed down.
Five houses, each 210x30 feet, built of
iron upon stone cemented posts, intended
to last for all time, open at gutters and
having a steep slope to the south, are
filled with roses : La France, looking
grand ; Mermet, vigorous, but off color.
Mr. Dillon will not keep Mermet longer
than one season, but is strongly in favor of
growing Perle, Bride, Papa Gontier in
solid beds for several years. In a block of
six houses, each 150x18 feet, successional
crops of roses are grown, so that there is
one house to cut from the whole year
round. Dryser's self-recording thermome-
ter is used, and is most useful ; it is inter-
esting to note the variations of tempera-
ture.
I was shown the " Hole in the wall," a
veritable cave where the day's cut is kept
previous to shipping.
The whole establishment is built on the
side of the highest point in the city, well
sheltered, facing the south. The soil is of
the best, a farm of 70 acres owned by Mr.
Dillon is drawn upon for this purpose.
Roses luxuriate in it ; some 30,000 to 40,000
in 4inch pots in excellent health give proof
of this. W. M.
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THE> KLORIST'S EXCHANGE;,
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT | The usefulness of Clematis.
Chrysanthemums.
The planting out of all the early flower-
ing varieties, whether hardy or not, should
now be attended to. They come in handy
for cheap bunches of cut flowers for cus-
tomers who can not afford to pay high
prices for specimen blooms. I would ad-
vise those having an herbaceous border to
place there a few of the early varieties,
and as many of the hardy pompons as can
be got.
I gave a list of pompons in these columns
a few weeks ago, and now add the follow-
ing early flowering varieties: Jessica,
Gloriosum, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, October
Beauty, Ferdinand Bergman, Mrs. E. G.
Hill, Bessie Cummings and Yellow Queen,
to which may be added a few later flower-
ing ones, for if we have a late Fall they
will bloom all right.
Young seedlings will now require every
attention. Their value must be ascer-
tained the first year, for it is only a waste
of time and labor to carry any of them
over another year unless they show some
merit. Look over specimen plants and
vfherever shoots are growing beyond their
mates, pinch ; remove all suckers from
time to time. Don't wait and do it all in
one day but give them a look over every
day ; it only takes a few minutes, and the
plants do not then suffer from over pinch-
ing.
Get as many of the two-inch plants into
threes as yon can, thenplck out the best
for larger pots later. Keep the propagat-
ing bench still going ; there is plenty of
time before planting on benches ; by put-
ting in a crop now they will be about right
for planting the middle of June.
I would advise any one doing a business
in small plants to plant outdoors from 12
to 25 plants of each principal variety ; you
will get thereby much healthier stock for
another year. A. D. EosE.
Clifton, N. J.
George Young states that Beauty ha>
given him as good results this year ab
formerly, but the prices obtained for best
blooms have not come within 35 or 40 pel-
cent, of those got in previous years. He is
still cutting from old plants and will con-
tinue to do so for a month yet. A new
artesian well, 153 feet deep, is the latest
improvement here. A stock of fine young
Meteor roses was noticed.
Wm. H. Young made the same remarks
as the foregoing, relative to Beauty. Mr.
Young has been confined to his room the
past week, suffering from a boil on his
neck. He also is preparing for an addi-
tional water supply.
Iowa City, la.
A severe hail storm passed over this city
at the end of last week. The extensive
greenhouses of the State University were
wrecked.
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book of 162 pages, giving a complete list of
Summer homes located on the beautiful
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such health-giving spots in New York
State as Rockland, Orange, Sullivan,
Oneida and Oswego counties. Those in
search of a desirable home for the Summer
and Autumn should send for a copy of this
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Objected to His Bed's Location.
A young woman living on Brooklyn
Heights, who is a great lover of flowers,
employs a nuuiber of servants, to each of
whom she allots a small plot of ground in
the back yard to be used for a flower bed.
Each one of them must attend their own
plot and arrange the flowers according to
their own judgment. As an incentive she
offers a couple of cash prizes for the best
kept plots.
She had occasion to advertise for a man
the other day to do chores about the house,
and among the many applicants for the
situation was a lately landed son of the
Emerald Isle named Patrick.
After answering numerous questions
satisfactorily Patrick secured the position.
Having in mind the competition for the
prizes, and wishing Patrick to enter the
contest, she said to him, "Now Patrick,
James will tell you what to do, and will
show you your bed in the yard."
"Phat's that," cried Pat, in astonish-
ment. "Me bed in the yard, is it ? Divvil
a bit will I slape In the yard for anny-
body."
The clematis promises to become the
favorite climbing plant of this country,
not only for verandas and along walls and
fences, but also as a garden plant. Dotted
here and there on the lawn, or grown as
festoons along avenues and walks in parks
and gardens. It is almost impossible to
overestimate the gorgeous effect they are
capable of producing and maintaining for
a considerable portion of the Summer and
Autumn montms, the bloom being at its
best about the middle of August. There is
nothing more enchanting as a floral picture
than that presented by a flue group of pil-
lar plants, and as a bedding plant, set in
masses, it is difficult to imagine anything
more strikingly beautiful or auything
that could produce a more gorgeous ef-
fect.
The idea entertained by many that the
or ripened wood. Example : C. patens, C.
Standishii, C. Helene, C. Countess of
Lovelas, Victor Lemoine, etc. This is
the most important group. 3. Florida
Type, flowering from the old or ripened
wood, such as C. Florida. C. Sieboldii, C.
Fortunii, John Gould Veitch, etc. 4.
Graveolens Type— Flowers small, late
Summer bloomers; they flower often in
panicles of the much branched Summer
wood. Type, C. graveolens, C. vitalba, C.
orientalis, etc. 5. LANUGINOSA TYPE—
Climbing, large flowering Summer and
Autumn bloomers, flowering on Summer
shoots. Example: C. lanuginosa, C. Otto
Froebel, C. Henryi, C. Gloire de St. Julian,
C. gem, etc. The foregoing is one of the
most important groups. 6. VlTICELLA
Type— Climbing, large flowered Summer
and Autumn bloomers; they flower in
profuse masses on Summer shoots. Ex-
amples : C. viticella, C. Itendersonii, C.
Number of Plants in the World.
With field and cultivated plants all
about us, it must naturally be a matter of
curiosity how many species there are grow-
ing on the face of the earth. Recently P.
A. Saccardo, a botanist, estimated that
the species of plants known and described
foot up the enormous total of 174,000, of
which 105,000 are phanerograms or true
flowering plants, and 69,000 cryptograms,
which include ferns, mosses, lichens, etc.
But he believes there are many more than
these, and that the total number would, if
they were gathered together, be found that
at least 400,000 species existed. As show-
ing the progress of discovery in botany,
Mr. Saccardo presents a table dating to
between four and five hundred years before
Christ. Thus Hippocrates reckoned there
were 334 species ; Theophrastus, 310-225 B.
C, 500 plants; Dioscorides, 77 A. D.,600;
Pliny, 800. In 1650, Caspar Bauhin named
blooming season of these plants is not of
sufficient duration to warrant their adop-
tion for bedding purposes is entirely false,
as by selecting the best hardy varieties
such as -Jackmanii and Henryi, etc., they
form a permanent bed and will bloom
from July until October, where other
varieties like Miss Bateman and Albert
Victor and many others, bloom from May
until July, i y making a good selection
we can have clematis in bloom from the
month of May until the frost destroys
vegetation.
The clematises are classified according
to their habit and character in several
groupes or types, the same as our roses
and carnations are classified. I shall at-
tempt to give the key to the groupes. 1.
Montana Type— Climbing Winter and
Spring bloomers, with medium-sized flow-
ers; they bloom from the old or ripened
wood. Example is furnished by Clematis
Montana, barbellata and calycina. 2.
I Patens Type— This includes large Spring
I flowering varieties, blooming from the old
Thomas Moore, Mrs. James Bateman, etc.
This group comprises our most hardy
varieties. 7. JackmanniType— Climbing,
large flowering, Summer and Autumn
bloomers; flowers profusely massed, con-
tinuous, on Summer shoots. Examples :
C. Jackmanni, C. rubella, C. maguiflca.
Star of India, C. Tanbridgensis, C. flatn-
mula, etc. 8. Non-Climbing Summer and
Autumn bloomers, of sub-shrubby habit,
flowering successionally on Summer
shoots. Type : C. coerulea odorata, C. in-
termedia, etc. 9. Non-Climbing Summer
and Autumn bloomers of , herbaceous
habit. Type : C. erecta, C. tubulosa, C.
maritima, C . latyrif olia, C. integrif olia, etc.
While in Ridgewood, N. J., last week we
noticed a grocer giving away free dwarf
hybrid roses with purchases of groceries
amounting to a stated sum. This is edu-
cating the people to a love of floriculture
with a vengeance; will its influence be
salutary or otherwise ? is a point we
should like our readers to answer.
5266 ; in 1704 Ray knew of 18,655. When
Linnaeus formulated his system of classifi-
cation in 1771, he reckoned there were 8,561
species, of which 7738 were phanerograms
and 823 cryptograms. This falling off was
due to the re-classificatian, which showed
that many plants which had hitherto been
esteemed distinct were really but varia-
tions of species. In 1807, however, Pearson
found that, under the Linngean system,
the number of new species had increased
to 20,000 of true flowering plants alone. In
1819, the celebrated Candolle knew of
30,000 species of phanerograms. Stendel.
who published a work about 1824, reckoned
some 70,000 species of both grand divisions.
Eight years later the same authority re-
corded 78.000 species of flowering plants
alone. Lindley, in his " Vegetable King-
dom," in 1845, gave the number of flower-
ing plants at 79,837. Duchartre, in his
" Elements of Botany," in 1885, announced
that there were about 135,000 species of
plants altogether, of which 100,000 were
phanerograms. Mr. Saccardo himself in
1893, placed the number at 166,255. -iedfler.
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Chinese Sacred Lilies,
Liiium Aurafum, '^'
Lilies of the Valley,
'^' Azaleas and Palms,
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
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French Cannas
Several thousand of the following French
Cannas, pot grown, in different size pots,
for sale at low figures :
Alphonse Bouvier, T. Stomayer,
Duchess De Montemarte, Paul Marquant,
Horace De Choiseul, President Carnot,
Mrs. Sarah Hill, Bxplorateur Orambell,
Henry A Dreer, Bgaudale, Paul Bruant,
Nellie Bowden, Btrocadero, General Gar-
vis, Francois Crozy, Madame Crozy,
Childsii and Captain P. DeSuzzonii.
Oorrespondenceas to price, sizes, etc.
solicited by . . .
LEWIS ULLRICH.
' Wholesale Grower of
'out flo'webs and smilax,
CARNATIONS.
A few hundred each of Portia, Dorner, Darling,
Aurora and McGowan,at.$1.25 per 100; also a
few of the new pinli novelty Annie Pixiey,
at $10.00 per 100 ; 25 for $3.50.
COLEUS.
A fine assortment of well rooted and clean
cuttings, at $6.00 per 1000 or 75 cts. per 100.
SI»IIL,AX.
Transplanted plants for potting up or planting,
at $6.00 per 1000, or 75 cts. per ICO. An honest
sample for ten cents.
Terms cash -with tlie order.
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BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, 50 cts. each; $5.00
per doz.
Semperflorens Compacta, 30 cts. each; $3.00
per doz.
Semperflorens Vernon, 50 cts. per doz. ; $4.00
per 100.
Semperflorens Snowdrop, 50 cts. per doz.;
$4.00 per 100.
Semperflorens Metallica, 50 cts, per doz.;
Sl.fjO per 100.
Coleus. Verscliaffeltii, Firebrand, and
Golden Bedder (atropg), 50 cts. per doz. ;
$4.00 per 100. Cash willi order.
JOHN G. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sla., PHILA., PA.
In Bud and Bloom
CAN BE SHIPPED BY FREIGHT.
10,000 Geraniums in all leading named
varieties, out of i inch pots at $6.00 per 100.
Pf^tunias, Dreer's Double, 4 in., $6.00 per loo
Imp. Geraniums, double, 4 in., $7.00 per
100. Mignonette, 4 in., $6.00 per 100. Helio-
trope, 4 in., J6.00. Begonia Metallica, 4 in.,
«7.nO. Double Stocks, 4 in., $7.00 per 100.
Cobsea, 4 In., $7.00 per 100. Pucbsias, 6 in.,
$15.00 per 100. Anthericum Picturatum, 4in.,
$7.00 per 100. Verbenas, 3 in., $3.00. Petunias,
single, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Dusty Miller, 8 in.,
$3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage, 4 in., $6.00 per 100.
Coleus, 3 in., $8.00 per 100. Pan8ies,in bloom,
$2.60 per 100. Cabbage, Egg, Pepper and
Tomato Plants, prices on application.
CASH WITH ORDER.
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Kooted Cuttings.
Golden Queen, Golden Bedder and Crim-
son Verschafteltil at $6.00 per 1000. Our
selection of other sorts at $5.00 per 1000.
Ageratums, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100;
$6.00 per 1000.
Hollyhocks, seedlings in 3 inch pots, fine stock,
$4.0U per 100.
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings in yariety, $1.00
per LOO.
Fuchsias, rooted cuttings in variety $1.00alOO.
Salvias, or Scarlet Sage, $1.00 per 100.
Stock, Cut and Come Again, 2j^ in. pots, $3.50
per 100.
PauBies, once transplanted, $4.00 per 1000.
Cash must accompany the order. No charge
for postage and no 0. 0. D. order accepted.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
BEGONIAS.
Argentea Guttata, Vernou, Dewdrop, M. De
Lesseps. and other Per 100
Flowering varieties $3.0u
Rex, in variety 5.00
COLEUS, in variety, per 1000, $30.00 3.50
3I0011 Vine, (I. NoctiphytonJ 3.50
COB^A Scaudena 3.0U
Geraniums, none but the best varieties,
per lOOO, $35.00 3.00
Happy Thought, Mt. of Snow and
iJronze 3.(0
Mrs. Pollock 6.00
Ampelopsis Tricolor, strong 2 in 3.50
Clirysantliemums, leading varieties, per
lOUO, $25.U0
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana^ strong, 2in 3.50
AcMUea, The Pearl, strong, 3 in 3.50
Abutilon Eclipse 3.60
Honeysuckle Japan Golden, 15 in vines,
branched 3 .00
Vinca Major, 1)^ In. pois 3.00
Plumbagfo Capeusis Alba, strong, 3^ in 3. 00
Ageratum White Cap 3.50
HELIOTROPE, 4 varieties 3.50
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Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from, animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces
sarily reflect our own.
Sub-Irrigation.
Editor Floristn^ Excharwe:
The article on sub-irrigation by Prof.
Taft in your issue of April 28 tempts me to
offer a suggestion to cut flower growers
and others who may be contemplating the
construction of new benches.
Perfect irrigation and drainage, together
with almost complete control of the hu-
midity of a house, may be secured with
level benches made watertight their full
depth. Cover the bottom of the bench
with heavy galvanized woven wire, resting
upon wooden strips one inch thick, run-
ning lengthwise and placed two to four
inches apart. The wire cloth or netting
need not be closer than one half inch me.oh.
Burning of Roses, Etc., Under Glass.
Editor Floriitts^ ExcJianoe:
In recent issues of your paper I have
noticed different articles on the above sub-
ject. I have had some very bad cases of
burning myself, and have tried for years
to solve the problem, and have at last been
successful. The trouble is as plain as day
when you understand it, and is caused by
such glass as has that wavy appearance,
and is seen more in double thick than in
single. Note on a clear day, in the interior
of your houses, bright yellow streaks ;
some with a bluish edge appear here and
there on the foliage and on the walks.
Place your arm so as to allow such
streaks to rest on it a minute, when you
will discover what burns your plants.
Follow up these streaks and you wiU find
such glass as I have described, and by
coloring the same all future evil will be
avoided.
Our only salvation is to compel the
manufacturers to furnish us with a glass
free from such blemishes.
Hakky Simpson,
Foreman for S. J. Renter.
Westerly. R. I.
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SURPLUS STOCK
Per 1' 0
Acalypha Macafeeana, 2^ iu, pots $S.OU
Achyranlhea Llndenll, '' 2.50
Ageratum, "Cope's Pet,'' " " 1.00
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana and Farony-
ohioldes, fi om flats 1.60
Alyssum, "Tom Thumb," 2i in. pots 3 5t(
Begoniaa, assorted, 2^ in. pots 4.1)0
Sellis Perennis, stroug. from frames 2.0:i
Cannas, French mixed, dormaot 2.60
Cobaa Scandens. 2^ in. pois y.6i)
Coleus, leading sorts, 2^ in. pots 2.00
Cuphaa Platycentra, 2^ iu. pots S.liO
Digitalis, fine, from frames 2.00
Heliotrope, standard sorts 2,00
Ivy Geraniums, best sorts, 3 in, pots 4.00
Lophlspermum, 2j In. pots, per doz., 73 cts..
Maranta Massangeana, 2^ in, pots in.uo
'Mums, named, 2j In. pots 4.00
Myosotis, strong, from frames 2.ii0
Salvia Splendens, extra, from ilats 2.110
" Wm.Bedman, " " 2,60
Solanum Jasmlnoldes, 2^in.pot8, doz. $1 00.
Stevia Serrata Varlagata, 2^ in, pots 6.00
All the above are STRONS, CLEAN, and In
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providing a layer of sphagnum or fibrous
material is added before the soil is filled
in.
The wire cloth can be had in almost any
width, is not particularly expensive and
will outlast the bouse in which it may be
used.
An inch or more of each end of the bench
should be partitioned off, leaving the bot-
tom exposed in order to note the amount
of water. One or more holes in the bottom
of the bench, at each end, fitted with handy
plugs will afford ample facilities for drain-
age and soil ventilation.
By adoptingthe method herein suggested
the benches may be filled to the brim with
water of any desired temperature, with
little attention and without adding to the
house any moisture save that of evapora-
tion, an important consideration in dull
weather.
Much more might be written on this sub-
irrigation plan as compared with tile, pipe,
etc, but the absolute certainty of an even
distribution of water, the perfect drainage
afforded and the ease with which the beds
may be thrown out are points in favor of
this plan as against any other.
Thos. Roberts,
Green Cove Springs, Fla.
Carnation Winter Cheer.
Editor Moristn' Exchcmge:
Last Fall a friend gave me two plants of
this carnation for the window. From past
experience I tried them, doubtful of suc-
cess. To my great surprise they not only
lived in the hot, dry air of the sitting
room, but bloomed freely all Winter. In
fact, they have never been without flow-
ers. I consider this the best variety for
window culture I have ever tried, and shall
grow more of them another year.
E. S. MiLLEK,
Floral Park, N. Y.
He Wants a Wife ; Also to Know
How to Handle Riches.
A PAGE FROM REAL LIFE.
I saw Into florid paper pinaple fabor lake
pages Will you kindly plus send a coppy
to let me see what styles & kinds of papers
of gardens profits that what I do wish for
I wanted to Learn to be handleing Riches
little better then I have hertof or been liv-
ing all my Hard workings life out of my-
self for me what I got oughts to bee In it
fishing for my wife Can I ask you if thare
is any yongmaids of 35 who wish for old
fair looking man of 61 who wish one who
can allso help each other how to mak
money & I do wish her to be well off worth
$5000.00. Sir
What you aske me to help me to git me
good wife that might be well off anyhow
I have mony allso too and I would like a
ladys have a good helping hand Storts In
any property manufactoring and saw mills
and plantation.
Texas,
CHANGES m BUSINESS.
MiDDLETOWN, N, Y —Florist Ryan has
opened a branch for the sale of cut flowers
and plants, corner North and Railroad
avenue,
Kingston, Mass,— J, A, De Mar has pur-
chased 33 acres of land here, and will pro-
ceed at once to erect on part of it 20,000
square feet of greenhouses.
VAN Wert, O.— The Woodland Gardens
and Greenhouses have been purchased by
Wagoner & Wagoner, who will grow plants
for cut flowers and local trade. A. J.
Wagoner is manager. They solicit cata-
logues.
476
The> Kt.orist's Exchange.
Reading, Pa.
HOSKINS & Giles have taken hold of the
Moore greenhouses ; this gives them 40,000
feet of glass. They say they were never
busier at this season than now. W. M.
Sunbury, Pa.
C. B. ROSSITER is much benefited by his
trip South and West and says he is ready
forthe busiest season. Proapects are not
of the brightest through this section, how-
ever. W. M.
Harrisburg, Pa.
L. B. McClintook reports excellent
business and intends adding to his build-
ings shortly. His Spring stock is very fine
and is going off rapidly.
Melrose Floral Co. has done well
since commencing last Fall. Mrs. Mach-
lin is an ardent admirer of floriculture and
cannot fail to infuse her patrons with the
desire which induced her to launch into
this business.
James Paget is making extensive im-
provements on the grounds of the Insane
Asylum, and has plans which it will take
several years to carry out. He is very en-
thusiastic and has accomplished much in
the short space. W. M.
Chicago.
Market I^otes.
There is no doubt but trade is now
as dull as the dullest among florists who
deal exclusively in cut flowers. It is hard
to say which is the worse off, the grower
or the seller ; we are inclined to fancy it is
the grower. This is particularly the case
with those whose establishments are run
for cut flowers only. Those who fortun-
ately have a mixed trade have, during
spring months, *'the harvest" of the plant-
ing out time, whatever it may be worth.
The cheaper and more plentiful the
stock of flowers, the more sellers ; just at
present they seem everywhere. Even the
very fakirs who have a stand have opposi-
tion in perambulating "flower merchants."
The department stores now employ regu-
lar florists to run the new deal. We met
one the other day who used to manage a
large establishment out at BowmanvlUe.
He stated sales averaged from $75 to $150
per day. Another thing that astonished
me was, on asking if they attempted mak-
ing up work, I was informed, "Oh, yes,
you bet 1 anything that comes along in the
florist's line." What line can the legiti-
mate florist strike into to combat these
new departures ?
We notice quite a few florists who have
positions on the thickly traveled streets
have boys on the sidewalk area, catering
to the cheap transient trade.
On the Oatskirts.
John N. Lang, Robey and Melrose
sts., has his houses and a lot of hotbeds
nicely filled with plants, suitable for bed-
ding. He has disposed of quite a lot of
neat grown calceolarias. Forget-me-not,
variety Victoria, is a fine plant for Spring
sales, being a mass of pretty blue flowers.
Of Fuchsias he grows only Speciosa, E. G.
Hill, Black Prince and Elm City. Show
pelargoniums are in flne shape, as are bed-
ding kinds. The old Hermosa rose is still
a good standby. Pansies from imported
seed from the hotbeds are going off by the
wagon load. He has also good strains of
the bush verbenas, all in hotbeds.
Joseph Lang, across the way, has also
excellent bedding plants that will come in
well for Decoration Day. As we have re-
peatedly said, it is well to get back to
plants just DOW when roses and carnations
are such a drug in the market.
At Samuel Muir's, on Michigan ave.,
we saw a splendid pelargonium called
Prince Henry, that appears to have lost all
the ordinary markings of the old kinds.
The flowers are round, all petals alilie in
shape and color, really more like a hand-
some azalea flower ; color clear, white eye
and edge of petals, with brilliant pink the
balance o£ flower.
At Lincoln Park the fuchsia Arabella is
used in moss hanging baskets with very
happy effect. It is a natural drooper. To
prepare the plant, at first it is topped in a
young state until several side leads are
formed ; then three to five plants are set
in a moss wire basket. At writing they are
very handsome, size of basket, one foot,
half globe shaped. Those in wire baskets
are better than others in terra cotta,
probably on account of a better supply of
soil.
Donovan sent in 15,000 violets last week,
quality, even of house grown, still fair.
The Russians (out-door growth) are short
In the stem this year, probably through
short foliage. The color, however, of this
double is flne
—a very deep
blue.
Z^
Chester County Carnation Society.
The May meeting of this Society was
held at Kennett Square, Pa., 7th inst. It
being a very busy time there were but few
members present. Edward Swayne re-
ported that the gold medal had been for-
warded to Fred. Dorner and had his ac-
knowledgement of same read. A vote of
thanks was extended to the American
Florist Co. for a copy of their Trade Direc-
tory. A vote of thanks was also tendered
the Chester County Village Record for its
kindness towards the Society, and the in-
terest it had taken in carnation culture.
The discussion was mainly about planting
out. Nearly all were now engaged in that
operation, and the question was raised as
to how many plants the Society as a whole
would plant out the present season. After
a careful canvass it was estimated that
800,000 carnation plants would be set out
in the carnation belt. Some thought it
would reach a million.
Several members had tried Crimson
Clover last Fall as a green crop, after tak-
ing up their plants. Edward Swayne re-
ported that his was sown in October and
came up well, but was all winter killed.
This was the universal verdict. It should
be sown in August, but this is too soon to
be of any use to carnation growers. They
will have to stick to rye, which is pretty
certain not to be Winter killed, even if
sown as late as November.
Edward and Charles Swayne showed
some flne seedlings from Caesar stock, the
stems of which were marvelsof stiffness. A
light colored yellow was particularly flne,
the flower three inches and very perfect.
Isaac Larkin had some carnations left in
fleld which wintered over very well and
even now making a good growth. He
wanted to know if they could be moved
without injury ; but the opinion seemed to
prevail that it would not do to disturb the
roots. If let alone they would probably
make good Summer flowering plants.
W. R. Shelmire, Secretary.
Decisions of Appraisers.
Painted Palm Leaves and Dyed
Flowers and Grasses.— Before the U.S.
General Appraisers at New York, March
26, 1894,
In the matter of the protest of Messrs. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., against the decision
of the collector of customs at Philadelphia,
Opinion by Sharretts, General Ap-
praiser.
We find from the report of the local ap-
praiser that
(1) The goods covered by consular in-
voice No. 1479 are painted palm leaves and
flowers and grasses dyed or otherwise
manufactured.
(2) Said painted palm leaves and dyed
flowers and grasses are neither drugs nor
excrescences. They are manufactured ar-
ticles not enumerated in the present act.
In G. A, 2109 the board at some length
expressed the opinion and decided that
dyed flowers were not dutiable under
paragraph 24. Since then we have in a
corresponding manner decided quite a
number of cases involving the classifica-
tion of the same kind of goods. As far as
we are aware there has been no appeal
from any of said decisions.
Following the principles enunciated in
G. A. 3109 and repeated decisions of the
board founded thereon, we hold the arti-
cles hereinbefore described to be dutiable
at 20 per cent, ad valorem, in accordance
with the provisions of section 4. The pro-
test covering the same is overruled.
Regarding the other articles subject of
protest, we find the same are manufac-
tures of which willow is the component
material of chief value, and affirm the col-
lector's decision in assessing duty thereon
at 40 per cent, ad valorem.
Sainfoin ob French Grass Seed.— Be-
fore the U. S, General Appraisers at New
York, March 30, 1894. In the matter of the
protest of Dingelstedt & Co., against the
decision of the collector of customs at New
York.
Opinion by Somerville, General Ap-
praiser.
The merchandise is invoiced as " 50 bags
esparsette," which was returned by the
local appraiser as agricultural seed, and
assessed for duty by the collector accord-
ingly at 20 per cent, ad valorem under
paragraph 286 of the present tariff act
(1890).
The article (as stated by the appraiser) is
the same as what is commonly known as
the seed of the sainfoin, which is deflned
by the Century Dictionary as a species of
French grass. It is sometimes known as
cock's head, and is said in Henderson's
Handbook of Grasses (p. 110) to be com-
monly known in Europe as "French
grass," and to he called by this name. It
is chiefly used as a food for cattle, and is
largely cultivated for this purpose in Bng-
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HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
THOS.W. WEATHEREb'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irchitects and Hot-water [ngineers
Send for catalo«-ue, eDclosing- four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm i,f SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO , and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. which will be tinder the rnnS
agement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged ourplant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to All the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable iiower pots in the market, and assuring you of our inSntfoS to leal in furTher
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STANDARD POTS.
Having- greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing' our auperior STANDARD
POTSj we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding- all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "*' "^iI^elp'STpi."*"'*'
MENTIONTHE FLORIST'S eXCHANGS
land, Switzerland, and in various countries
of Europe. The article is claimed to be
free of duty as a species of grass seed under
paragraph 699 of the present tariff act.
We find as matter of fact that the mer-
chandise is a species of clover or grass seed,
and following the principle enunciated in
board decisions G. A. 2442 and 2443, the
protest is sustained and the collector's de-
cision is reversed, with instructions to re-
liquidate the entry accordingly.
Easter Sunday.
Why does not Easter always fall upon a
fixed day ? Christmas is always on De-
cember 25 ; why should not Easter be fixed
with equal certainty. Easter must always
be on Sunday. It is not a particular date
that is observed but a particular Sunday.
How to decide upon the Sunday gave the
very early churches much trouble, and
there were differences on that account,
but the matter was settled at a council
held at Nice, in the year 335. The rule was
adopted that "Easter day is always the
first Sunday after the full moon, which
happens upon or next after March 21, and
if the full moon happens on a Sunday,
Easter day is the next Sunday after."
This gives Easter day a wide range of
dates, as it may occur any Sunday, from
March 22 to April 25.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^VS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDGE. MASS.
WHEN WRiTING MENTinN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
^HE KlORIST'S EXCHANQE.
477
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL tRGHITECTS IND BUILDERS.
Steam ana Hot Water Heatiitgr Engineers,
Plans and Batimates f urmshea on application
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvinglon -on- Hudson, N.Y.
GREENHOySE HEiTING tND YENTIIIITIIIG,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
pitching^ ^Go
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORL
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Riiising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
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Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
or Slate Tops.
SBND 4C. POSTAGE FOR IH.ITSXRA'TED CATAtOCrE.
CmiRONGlRDEIimES
Received HIGHEST AWAKD at
PARIS, MBtiEOtlKNE and
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Received HIGHEST AWARD iit COLUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
109 and 111 Beekman Street, HEW TOUK CITY,
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
0et our mgures before tmylmg Olaee. - - BetUnatee Vreely Given.
GLASS!
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T PATtNT pTifTpRINKLER
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing- apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Vtntllating Machine.
The Florist's friend in
working and prices. _
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VICTORY !
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Jljrtle Avenoe,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalogue.
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no ehiiins to break, as is the
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Open Sash uniform on 100
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Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
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The cheapest, eaalest to operate, and hy far the
bent machine In the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have^eenmy illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free, diving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and
Sifter. Address
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
P. O. BOX llt^O.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren St., and 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
One Block from 6th & 9th Ave. NFW YORK CITY.
Elevated Stations, ni^m i\jr\Kv \-«i m » .
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
BETTER THAN ATOAD.
BUY RUMSEYS SPRAY PUMP
And Free Your Trees From Insects.
RUMSEIY&CO.LTD.
Seneca Palls.NY
circulars Free.
GLASS
For Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, &c.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ESTIMATES AND CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
T*.» n.ofaisT-e cucHAnae •
Sold on their merits and not on their antiquity.
,'%^
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
R0Y4L
HEATERS
IHE RIGHT KIND OF BOILER
For a Greenhouse
IMPROVED GLAZING
glass, makes greenhouses
Also preven
Does not cost a
breakafje from froat.
iDuch'to heat a hoiise glazed with
-by saving enougli in fuel l
pay the additional cost t
line. The leadiDf?
florists of the country are using them. Write for
circulars, with full particulars, and Price List.
J. M. GASSER, .Florist, Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, Obio.
UVHEN WRITING MENTION 1
RlbT-fiCXCHANCr
Hart & Grouse,
UTICA, N.Y.
NepoDset flower Pots
ARE SOLD AS FOLLOWS :
Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered ship-
ped by freight, add 60 cents cnrtage.
Packedln Gross Weight
•iWr. dates of per lOUO pots Per HIO Per 1000
about a) Ills..
noh.... 1,000...
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60
90
1 60
2 311
8 80
4 110
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6 •' .... 5ai.,
Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than I'ull crates at lOO rates
For turtlierdetail, see previous special adver-
tisements.
AUGUST ROLKER S SONS, M'f'rs Agents,
136 West 24th Street,
r. 0. station E, NEW YORK.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
478
The Klorist's Exchange,
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers
! J. K. A LI. EN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
1 ©6 W. 24th St., New York.
Orders br mail or telegraph promptly attandad
to. Telephone CaU, 1006 IBth St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS, 1
mmm rionisT, !
940 Broadway, New York.
.... Established 18S7 |
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
18 West arth street.
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TKLEPHOIO: CALIi, 932 18tH ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
I Wholesale Florists |
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
Wt^olesale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., New York.
Cut • Flo A r • Commission • Dealers.
MIIiLANG BROS.,
wiioL[siii[ \mm
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JH7«^ES P\JRDV.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlBHion Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
33 West 30th Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
1 JOHN YOUNG,
I Wholesale ♦ FM^tJ|
1 53 WEST 30th ST.,
I NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. I
FR£D. BHRKT,
U/|70lesal? c;ut piow^r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.
PHII.A., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
The Klorist's Exchange.
479
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
«IW*YS OH HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSHOnLIUUL asoiioheiss.
W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. I
C. A. KUEHN,
Succossorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
1122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, MO ,
A Complete line of wire Designs.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommisBlon Sealers in
Gut FUwersft Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
OAN'L, B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
49S WMhlngion SI., Buffalo. N. Y.
FOBCIMG BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
lOSG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
MH^WAtJKEE, WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS I
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specialty.
BlaomsbnrK, Pa.
aBOWXB OT OHOICI
RosBS, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
0.0 .D. Telphone eonuection.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect,
KP^Estlmates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Ezchahqk
170 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE nORIST'S EXCHANGE
St. Paul, Minn.
The weather for the past week has been
dark, damp and disagreeable and stock
has fared accordingly. Some nice roses
are being cut, however, as well as carna-
tions; and as sales have been fairly active
there has been no glut in the market.
Department stores are selling a good
many plants as well as cut flowers. Quite
ardiflference of opinion exists as to whether
such stores hurt the florists' trade or not;
some holding that it does while others in-
sist that it even assists them. Without
wishing to engage in the controversy at
all it seems to the writer that such stores
are educators, preparing the way for a
rich florists' trade. Many people of mod-
erate income never buy flowers because
they seem so like luxuries, and are beyond
their reach. With department stores sell-
ing them at nearly wholesale figures,
many such persons are tempted to buy,
and after buying a few times regard flow-
ers as necessities and become regular cus-
tomers. Others who have no lovefor flow-
ers become interested by seeing them ad-
vertised and displayed and in time learn
to love and buy them. Nothing pays so
well as advertising judiciously and our
florists are certainly benefited directly
and indirectly by the vast amount of ad-
vertising done by the department stores.
Over in Minneapolis.
Donaldson, of "Glass Block"
fame, is striving hard to do the flower
business of the city, and is succeding in a
measure.
A recent visit to the Smith Floral Co.'s
greenhouses in Minneapolis found a flne
range of houses well stocked with season-
able plants. The business was started
many years ago by Mr. Smith and sons,
and has since grown and expanded, until
to-day the plant consists of thirteen
houses, all well equipped with modern appli-
ances and filled with healthy, clean look-
ine stock. t)ne large house, 160x30, is de-
voted to roses. The benches are arranged
in tiers, one lower than the other, so that
every plant is as near the glass as its
neighbor. In roses he grows Mermet and
La France largely, with Wootton,
Meteor, Bride, Perle, etc.
He has an immense stock of bedding
geraniums, some 20,000 or more, all in 4
and 5 inch pots and in the best possible
condition for planting out, the beautiful
S. A. Nutt predominating. He also has a
large stock of Mme. Crozy cannas.
A Vegctiiblo Iiidu-strj-.
Fred. Buscn'sentire range of glass
here, consisting ot 60,000 square feet, is
devoted exclusively to growing vegetables
for the market. Two of the houses are
each 200 feet long by 33 feet wide and 13
feet in height. In the first entered ripe
tomatoes hung in bunches and groups and
singly. The varitty, Lorillard, is planted
exclusively.
Another house, a dark one, is devoted to
rhubarb, which is just now past its prime
and all the marketable stalks have been
cut. _ Another range of nine houses is
used in the Winter for lettuce and radishes
and in the summer for cucumbers, which
are just now coming into crop. The Im-
proved White Spine Is the variety grown.
Other houses are devt,ted to parsley, mint
and cress. In the second large house we
found wax beans laden with their crops
and luxuriant foliage. Through all the
houses are placed bees to work upon the
pollen and fertilize the difi'erent varieties.
The houses are all constructed in the most
approved manner, and are kept neat and
tidy. A very simple yet practical and
durable system of ventilator litter, of his
own make, is used.
The output of this immense eslab'ish-
ment is enormous, and still he cannot be-
gin to fill his orders. Most ot the pro-
ducts are consumed here and in Minneapo-
lis, some goes to Duluth and some to Chi-
cago. Large and convenient packing
sheds, with every appliance for facilitating
the handling of his crops quickly and
cheaply, are necessary adjuncts to his im-
mence producing capabilities. In addi-
tion to the houses, there is a farm ot 60
acres under the highest state ot culti-
vation, and devoted exclusively to garden
truck. Veritas.
Mr. J. G. PfiRRT, of Kearnev, N. J.,
brought us last week, several blooms of
what is apparently another sport from J,
J. Harrison carnation. It was found
among a lot of plants of that variety. The
color is pink, striped darker, with an in-
clination to bleach toward the tips of the
petals ; the calyx resembles that seen on
Albertini, fragrance is good, and stem
strong and stiff. The flowers measure 2i
inches and over. The habit is the same as
that of J. J. Harrison.
HOW TO CROW CUT FLOWERS.
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE,
And Other Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers, sent to any address
upon receipt of $2. GO.
IW. 3S. HUNT, Xerre Haute, Ind.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT SXRIXGS, 8 to 12 feet long: 50 cents eacli.
la Large or Small Quantities all the year roand.
3 EXCHANGF
I E. G. HILL & CO., ♦
I Wholesale Florists,*
* RICHMOND, INDIANA. *
♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦
PANSIES
Gi.Tnt Xriuiardcnii, Cassier niid Biignots.
Large cl u m ps, $1 .50 per 100 ; $12.C0 per 1000.
Beading Plants, 4 in., $8.00 per 100.
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake View, Mass.
WHEWWPTiWr WgWTiQN^HE FtORISTR EXCHANGE
50,000 Pansies
Pearson's strain of Pansies, flue
large blooming- plants, all colors, as
fffiod as you ever saw. $3.00 per
100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
E.W.PEARSON. Newburyport, Mass.
WHENWRrriNG
PANSIES
THE JENNINGS STRAIN.
E. B. JENPdNGS,
SOUTHPORT, CONN.
T
RADE DIRECTORY
REFERENCE BOOK
FOR 1894-JUST ISSUED.
CONTAINS
A List of the Florists, Nurseryinen and
Seedsmen of the United States and Canada.
A Directory of the National and Local
Trade Organizations.
List of leading Parks and Cemeteries.
A List ot the varieties of Roses, Chrys-
anthemums and Carnations in commerce
in America, together with many valuable
seasonable hints, etc. Compiled by the
American Florist Cu.
PRICE, POSTPAID, $2.00.
This valuable Directory is kept in stock
and for sale by
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
1000
Coleiis, assorted mostly yellow $5 50
Carnations, Hinze's White, Golden Gate,
Miiy Queen 10 00
Plants z% liicli pots. ' 100
Colens, A Itcrnantliera, assorted $3 50
Aclivranthes, assorted 3 50
Fuchsias, iissorted a 60
Agei-atum, dwarf blue, Mme. SalleroIGer. 2 (0
Solanum Jasminoides grandiflorum. .. 3 00
Ec.lieverla glauca, Sand 3)^ Inch.. $2.00 & 3 tlO
ij^ngfllsh Ivy, extra strong, 4 inch pots 0 00
Or will exchange nny of above for rooted cut-
titiKs of Marie Louise Violets. Cash wit order.
l,AR.CHMOJ«T ISIJRSERV,
I. W. B. IIAU.ETT, Prop. I.nrdiiiioiit, N. V.
BARGAINS.
Cnnna Mine. Crozy, started plants, Jl.OOperdoz.
Glirysnutheinuina, nice younp; plants, inclndlns
some of the newer vara, my selection. $2.50 a 100.
Fiiclisias, iiealthy vifrorous yoiiDjr plants, from 2
iiicli pots, splendid list of varieties, my selection,
$2.50 per lOO.
(ireraniiiiiie, lar/ea,4sortment, mv selection, $2.60-
per 100.
Carnations, entirely free from disease; one
hundred, in aasorted colors, my selection, $3,00.
" '- , from finest seed to be had, $2.00 per 100.
I inch, my selection.
$3.00 per 100.
Alysaniii Cotii pactum, $2 00 per 100, strong 2 inch.
Unsty Atillcrs (OentaiireaGymnocarpa,) $2.00 per
JOO for strong 2 inch.
Enfiflisk Ivy, 2 inch $3.00 per 100.
Any of the above plants 35 at the 100 rate
N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, beinR
8 miles east of Kanaaa City, Mo.)
WHY BUY ROOTED CUTTINGS
when yoii can buy estaiilished plants
ill 3}^ inch pots for same price.
Bc»t Mixed Gerani-iins, 2 1-5, 3 and 4 inch, $2.00,
*:l.50 and *5 00 per 101).
Heliotrope, 2 1-2, 3 and i inch, at $3.C0, $3.00 and
$1.00 per 100.
A Ik
lithe
$15.00 per 1000.
Vinca Vnriegata, flne 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
VurbennK, 2 incli pots. $2.00 per 100.
plants inixed,^ 1-2 inch pots. $2.51
$.1.00; 4 inch, $5.00 per lOO;
Ivy ticrnniilins, flne best kinds, 2 1-2 inch, $2.50]
3 inch, $3.50; 4 inch, $5.00 per 100.
Cash with the order.
W. H. SCHNABEL, Crofon Fails, N. Y.
E-i
1-^
P3
WHEN WRITING MBNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGe
480
The Florist's Exchange
AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES
We have a fine lot of the above ready for
immediate shipment, growing in 3 inch pots.
Price, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000.
PETER HENDERSON $c CO
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK.
MCUI PA DC CI niAICDC Best in tiie iHarket, per
nCffff ufirc rLUifEno ib. $i.oo; loibs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Applica ion.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in tlie market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
tUEDDMlUII Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
nLnnlnAllll 'mporter and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
— — ^- 415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE Coleus. assorted
WM. SCOTT,
DAYBREAK,
TIDAL WAVE.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE F
These and all the
leaii
iieti(
iludin^Tlie Stuart,
Uncle John, Gold-
finch, Helen Kel-
ler, etc. Ready now.
Send for prices.
GEO. HANCOCK i SON,
n, Sliclj.
ROSES
Jiicqueminot and Herraosa,
-4 uud Oi incli pols, $1.5n per
dozen, J13.00 per lift
E. A. WALLIS, Delaneo, N.J.
<ei» WRmwn MgWTION the FUORIST'S EXCHAnciC
XS' O £» XS SS
l''rom2!^in. pots. $1.C0 per 100. Varieties- Perlf.
Viipn Gonlifv. Ciisiit, Autriistn Victoria and
Td.loill, »6.00 per lOil.
CUT FLOWERS. Lilyof llie Viilleyana
i. SCHCITHEIS, Mgr., Box 78, College Point, L.I
WHEN WBrrimr mention the Ft-OBST'S EXCH/iNGE .
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & CO., l^J^l^^^
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK.
BULBS AND PLANTS
Are open to close contracts in small and large quantities. Price List now ready.
-NEW ENGLAND STATES.
25,000 GERANIUmS, Double and Single Grant, S. A. Nutt, Hancock, La
Favorite, and leading kinds, 4 inch, 3J^ inch and 3 inch pots.
75,000 plants COLEUS, ACHYRANTHES, DWF. AGERATUM
STOCK, GILLY, SALVIA, Double and Single PETUNIAS, etc., etc.
1,000 HYDRANGEAS, 6 inch, 7 inch and 8 inch pots.
Clean liealtiiy stock, bear inspection. Send for prices.
L. H. FOSTER, 45 Kiner St., Dorchester, Mass.
FURMAN BOILERS
Economical -Substantial -Safe.
6 SnfLES AND SIZES-BURNS HARD OR SOFT COAL.
Hoilern Hot-Water Heating
hese Boilers have a high repntation for Stanrohness Dnrabilitv
Safety and are GREaV COAL SAVERS. Mlnlmnm Friction and
Velocity only obtained byVERTlCAL WATER CIRCULATION
„„„ 150-page book giving fnll particulars and a greai
" — - -'- modern Heating and Ventilation
work. Mailed free.
i for
of valuable infonnatiL^
I plans and tables for correct hot'
Addi"^ HtREHDtEN MFB. CO.. 8 JOHN STREET, BtNEVA.N.Y,
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
.50 No. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES. CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGf
FOR SALE AT ONCE.
Jjfncoln Chrysanthemuma. 3 in. pots, fine laree
, $8.00 per 100 ; Snow Crest, Daisy, Inrpe clui
— • — e. 2ii in. n
. ¥6.00 per 1000;
$GO0 per 100; Carnation, Tidal Wave. 2}4 in. pots.
tine, $3 00 per 100; Violets. _ . _ _ .
"■ ' in. pots. U.OO per 100 ; Inrae clumps. *8.00 per
" '■ • - "- ^s. to $2.00eacli; Meriuet
, strone plants fro
Grant), Wbi
! Mirande, el
i inch
BeKOiiins* Qne sorts, strong
per 100.
., Variegata (star fish cactus), curious
flowers, strong plants. $3.00 per 100.
Address,
HENRY KAUFFMAN & SON,
Highland Oreenhouses. Spring0eld, Ohio.
Miiii[ mm moim.
Splendid, Healthy Clumps, 30 to 40 Bunners
on each, (S.viO per 100; well-rooted Runners,
from sand, $6.00 per 1000.
ANCHORAGE ROSE CO., Anciiorage, Ky.
50,000 GAiVIPBELL 50.000
The grand new violet.
Lady H. Campbell.
SS5.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
ni. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y,
THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
Double White Petunia
First-class plnnts; the new kind,
MRS. CLEVELAND, clear white
tldwers. 3 to 6 in. dinnieter, strong
pUiiits from Sl.OO to $1.60 per doz.
Cash with order.
JOHN SUPPER, Laiiewood, N. J.
THE yEI.I.OW PARIS DAISY
ANTHEMIS (30R0NARIA
(Double Golden Marguerite.)
FEVERFEW, THE GEM. HYDRANGEAS, pink and
white, from flats, $2.00 per 100; all free lij- mail.
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
SEEDLING VERBENAS.
nrig'ht colors, vigorous, and per-
fectly free from rust, very fine, in
3 inch pots.
Price per hundred, 83.50.
Price per thousand, SSU.OO.
GERANIUISflS. per hundred, S4.00.
HENRY S RUPP i SONS, Shirenianstown,Pa.
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Charlotte,
SEASONABLE ITEMS.
n., finebeddera, in bud and bloom,
" ■ ""- ENCiiIfuliiin, 7 tn t!
.00 per 100.
,n, in blop-
6c_lty and full
Va^SJ^ l»Vat $2'50 per 100."
W. p. BRINTON.
Kailroad Nurseries, Christi:
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE f^ORIST'S CXCHANGE I
C blossoms, 4 in. pots, fi
) per 100.
APPLY FOR CATALOGUES OF THE
SPECIAL PALM SALES
AT AUCTION.
May 17th, comiiinatioii sale, N. Y. Florists
May 24th, " " Phila. Florists
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
205 GREENWICH ST., NEW YORK.
PANSIES.
Itetsclier strain, fine atocJty plants, $3.00 per
100; $15.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
100 l.DOO
Daybreak $3 50 SO 00
MeGowaii, SilverSpray, Portia,
Garfield ami American Flag. 135 $10 00
Tidal Wave and Nellie Lewis. 3 00 15 00
Smilax, strouK'Sinch stock 15 00
Geraniums, rooted cuttiDgs,
named 1 50 13 60
Petunias, roofed cuttings, Dreer's,
named 3 00
Ohrysantheniums, rooted cut-
tings, named 3 00
Coleus, rooted ciittiugs 90 7 00
Alternanthera, XS btrong 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrysanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong 3 incli at $3.50
per 100 ; 8}i and 4 inch, at $7.00 per 100.
Vegetable and Strawberry plants,. immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Betscher Bros,, Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR -.IMG MENTION THE H.ORIST-S EXCHttNCE
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MABANTA MASSAJfGEANA-A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per'^ 100 ; in 2J^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUiVEATU.W— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6 00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANBANUS YEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plants in 21^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in SJ^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Eoo,ed cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
Stallon F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
500 ENGLISH IVIES.
3 years, i^ in. pots, must be sold to make room, at
JIO.OO per 100; 4 In. fSOO per 100.
Dracicna Indlvian, 6ineh S:20 00 a 100
Vinca Voricsata. Scinch 4.00 "
Ouycliiuni Japonicuin,2>^ iiii li S50 "
Assiirtcil FeriiB, 2«iiich :<.50 "
Cobrea Scandens, 4inch 5.00 "
(^erauiuMis, 4^ inch pots, in bud and tiow4.r.
DoubleGrant $10.00al00
Beauty De Poitevine 10.00 "
Bay Ridge 1000 "
Californica 10.00 "
Glorle DeFrance 10.00 "
Souv. Ue Mirande 10.00 "
LaPurite 1000 "
KoenigaOlga 10.00 "
Hyhli 10.00 ■■
Caiinns, nicely started in 4 inch pota.
Dwarf French, assorted $ 8.00 a 100
Mme. Crozy 10.00 "
IShemanii 111.00 "
Jules Chretien 10.00 "
Alphonse Bonvier 15.00 "
Francois Crozy :o.rO '•
Mrs. Sarah Hill 20.00 "
Calafliiim E'.ciilentum, 4 inch pots.
Bulbs.5to Oinches in circumference.... $10.00alOO
rto S " " 4!^ in. pots.. 12.00 "
" 9 to 10 " " 6 '• ..15.00 "
" 11 to 12 " " C " .. 2.50adoz
All Goods sent C.O.D.
FORBES & WILSON.
3S0 Flnshins Are., - Long Island City, N. T.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NU/if <^*^MEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. KO
NKW YORK, ' ,, :f 19, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
TO THE TRADE
The best Chrysantliemnm we hare ever
sent out is our Novelty for 1894 named
PITCHER & MANDA (1500)
ANY Florist when he sees it this fall in bloom, if he has not a stock of it will regret he
did not procure it. It is of fine habit, free grower and stout stem ; flowers fery
large, of great substance and lasting qualities. Color pure canary yellow, with the excep-
tion of the outer five or six rows of petals, which are pure white. The halo and soft blend-
ing is most pleasing and' effective, and those who saw it in bloom last season regarded it as
the most beautiful variety in our collection. It was awarded four first prizes and certificates
of merit. As we had but a few blooms of it we were unable to exhibit it except in a very
limited way. The price at which it is offered is a great break in this direction and in line
with the general policy of the present management to offer only stock of the highest quality
and at the lowest price. It will prove one of the most valuable Florist and Exhibition
flowers ever introduced. We recommend it without reserve as the greatest Novelty of 1894,
and those who have not already secured a stock ot it should not fail to do so at once, as this
variety is sure to meet with great favor. It has not been weakened by over-propagation by
- - "-= and nice plants in three-inch pots will be delivered.
Price, 35c. Each; $3.50 per Dozen; $25.00 per Hundred.
PITCHER & MANDA
United states Nurseries
SHORT HILLS, N.J.
—I
N ORDER to close otit at
once we offer following
BARGAINS IN BULBS
Per 100
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 1 to 3 inch diam $2 50
StoSinchdiam 5 00
" 3 to 4 inch diam 8 00
L. AURATUM, 7 to 9 4 50
9toll 6 00
lUol3 10 00
L. RUBRUM, 7to9 5 50
L. ALBUM, 9 to 11 • 9 00
CROZY CANNAS, our selection.
Above rates hold good only while present stock lasts. Order at once if you
want to secure good stock at these rates. Good money in this for any one.
KLORISTS' FORGING BULBS.
We are now ready to book import orders (August and
September delivery) for
LILY-OF-THE-VALL-EY, ROMAN HYACINTHS,
MILIUM HARRISIl, MILIUM CAISDIDIJM,
(Bermuda Easter Lily), (Large Flowering),
LILIIJM LONGIFLORUM,
(Bermuda Grown),
VON SION and PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS.
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA,
(Home-grown, under glass),
SPIR.3EA JAPONICA,
DUTCH FORCING and BEDDING HYACINTHS
and TULIPS.
■ The Imported Bulbs offered in this List will be selected from the stock of the most
reliable growers in Germany, France, Holland and Belgium.
"When sending for Prices of Bulbs, please state quantities needed.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
RITING MENTION THE
IIST'S EXCHANGE
We Supply
WE ARE NO'W BOOKING ORDERS FOR
ROMAN HYACINTHS,
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS and all other
•1^* FRENCH BULBS. Also
^' FREEZIA.
LILY OF THE VALLEY and
LILIUM HARRISII.
If you have never tried our Harrisii you should do so now. There are
none better. REMEBIBER OUR NEW ADDRESS.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
ITION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Daolroto *°^ Fern Dishes for Dinners,
DdoKulu Decorations, Receptions, School
Commencements, Bon Voyage,
etc. purposes, in many pleasing styles, plain
and fancy, of Wicker, Willow, natural,
gilt or bronzed, Raffia, Celluloid, Silver
and Gold Metal, etc., at high and low
prices, all cheap for their cost ; compare
our Fall trade list.
Dliotin Hanging Baskets, 8 inch bowl, at
nUulIu 50C. each, lo inch, at Soc, I2 inch,
at$i.oo, 15 inch, at $1.50; Rustic
Stands for larger decorative plants, 1 8 inch
high, at 90c. each, 22 inch high, at |r.oo,
26 inch high, at $1.10, 30 inch high, at
$1,20 each.
Spring: Bulbs,
Fall Bulbs.
Gycas Leaves,
(Sago Palm), natural ll^\^2i
prepared, equal to
fresh cut in appearance,
, 60c.
Metal Designs,
'We allo-w 10 per cent,
discount for prompt
Casta, except -wtaen
prices are quoted Ket.
Tuberoses, good firsts,
$8.50, fine seconds,
$5.00 the 1000 ; Cal-
adium Esculent, $6.00 the 100 ■, Gladio-
lus in prime mixture, $10.00 the 1000 ;
Cannas, Dahlias and other bulbs see list.
Now is the time to send us
your list for appraisement
before the rush ot Spring
Sales keeps you too busy. Roman Hy-
acinths, Lily of the Valley, Double
Yellow Narcissus, Lilium Harrisii,
Longiflorura and Candidum, Paper-
whites, Freesia, Calla Lily and Spiraea
are our great specialties. Our prices are
reasonable for the best goods.
and Rhododendron plants for
fall delivery, in the best Ghent
grown quality, at prices according
to size, from 35c. and 40c. a plant upwards, in
assorted cases of the best market sorts only
Ll¥ Tpoo nil Insecticide ; sure death to
lif I rBu Uli, a" insect life on plant or
beast, if applied as di-
rected. Trice, Quart Tins, f i.oo ; Gal-
lon Tins, f
kills Mildew radically.
Used extensively by
the best Rose growers.
10 lbs., $1.00; bags of. no lbs., $5.50;
220 lbs., $10.00.
Auction Sales, rf"2sorted"pifn"f and
Virgin Sulphur,
according to size at 40c., 45c.,
and 75c. each.
IniniOrtelleS, rTfthTdozen, naJural
yellow, $2.00 ; Cape-
flowers, best, fi.oo the lb., second size,
6oc. the lb. ; Wheat Sheaves, Win
Designs, Wire, Foil, Picks, Wax Paper
and all other Florist Supplies quoted in
our illustrated Trade List, mailed free.
for Decoration Day in
rich assortment of
tasteful designs:
Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, Hearts,etc.,
in green or white foliage.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address L^tt^rf to Station £. [136 & 138 W. 24th Street. How York,
Bulbs. Address i
auction matters to 205 Greenwich Street.
482
The Klorist's exchanoe^
CLEARING OUT SALE OF THE FOLLOWING:
RUSTIC BASKETS }g l^!; ^:sl;::;;;;::::::::;;:;;;;::;;:::::;;;;;:;;;;;*iS:oo ""■ ""'"'"•
VERBENA BASKETS SJSi; Eerioo6;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;/;;.-.-.-.v.-.-..-.v.;*9:oo
T XT "V TiTTT "RSI AFRATUM, Boa. »1.00; XOO, »6.00. RtJBRrM, Bon. $1.00; 100, *6.00.
XJIXjIL JSUAjJDO ROSEUM, " l.OO; " 6.00. ALBUM, '• 1.60; " 8.00.
BLANCH FERRY SWEET PEA, perp.una 4oee»t,.
GLADIOLI, Mixed, ^r«.» TUBEROSES, S: J;.;.:.*i:n5orlSS8;
MADEIRA VINES, ^»«|.ir CINNAMON VINES, '^''- "?'s.oo.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Smuiner
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXBN,
,
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
LILIUM HARRISII
AND
LONGIFLORUM.
By special arrangement with
the best growers in Bermuda,
we are now in position to malie
exceptionally low prices on
these. "Write us for estimate
now, stating quantities and sizes
wanted. Our
Import List
of all Florists' Bulbs for forcing
will be ready soon ; send for it ;
ic will pay you.
N. T. Tel., 8610 H.
26 Barclay St.,
NEW YORK.
YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.
, M'estern Springs, 111.
Box 688,
CHICAGO.
S MEWTIQNTHE FLORIST'S EXCH
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We oEfpr the above quantity in strong, well established plants, from 3 and 4 inch pots. This
stock must not be oontounded with dormant pieces or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. Fora eeneral list
refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-live varieties, including all the
desirable novelties of the season, including the grand New German variety, Konigin Cliarlette.
Per 100 Per 100 Per 100
Madame Crozy $10.00 Martin Cahuzsa 15.00 Edward Michel 18 00
Alphonse Bouvler 10.00 Marquise Arthur de Francois Maire!!! lanO
L'Aigle 10.00 Geoffrey St. Hillaire.... &00
Navdy Pere 15.00 .r. Thomayejr go 00
moo
Paul Marquant
Capt. P. de Si
• Gerard 15.(ffl Mrs. Sarah Hill.,
.10.00
.16.00 ProfeV „.,.„ ,.„„.„.. , ,,„„
Florence Vaughan 25.00 Secretary Stewart 15.00 Mr. Cleveland..!:::: moo
Charles Henderson 25.011 StaJtgartner Sennliolz.. 15.011 Mile. Liabaud l«nn
PaulBraant... 20.00 Antoine Crozy 8.00 Nelly Bowden.:::::::::'s 00
Admiral Gervals...... 15.00 Admiral Courbet 8.00 Princess Lusignani 1200
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Duchess de Montenard. 12.00 Ventura
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Among Crozy's New Cannas of this season Paul Sigrist is undoubtedly the most distinct
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season. In genera, habit similar to Mme. Orozy, but of a bright crimson color, nearly as rtelial
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BULBS --
™%rT^Eo PLANTS
History, Description. Methods of Propagation,
and Complete Directions for Their Suc-
ceassful Culture In the Garden,
Dwelling and Greenhouse.
BY C. I-. ALLEN.
HYACINTHS, LILIES, TULIPS, NARCIS-
SUS, CYCLAMEN, CALLAS, GLADIO-
LUS, AMARYLLIS, FREESIA,
TROP^OLUM, TIGRIDIAS,
Etc., Etc.
Tuberous-Booted Plants in the open ground, as well
as in tli3 greenhouse and window garden ; how to
propagate them; how lo pucce* d and avoid failui-e,
hag long been urgent. No tthur class of plants
occupies so important a place in the field of flori-
culture as do the various kinds of flowering bulbs'
and is at the same time so little understood.
Tlie author of this book has for many years made
bulb growing a specialty, and is a recognized
authority on their culiivaiion and management.
He has taken the initiative in this country to make
bulb growiug a special indm-try. and therefore
writes from his own long and extensive experience.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS
which embellish 'his work are original and profuse,
have been drawn from nature and engraved ex-
pressly for this book. The cultural directions are
plainly stated, practical, and to tbe point. Mr.
Allen renounces the idea that it is difBcult to suc-
cessfully raise flowering bulbs, and shows that their
necessary requirements are simple and few. "What
not to grow formsanimportautteaturein this book.
THE LOSSES OF BULBS
from overestimating their hardiness are clearly re-
counted, and the simple remedies to prevent such
losses are so plainly indicated and described that
any one following these directions will suffer very
little loss in the future.
Handsomely lllusiray, Cloih, 12 mo. Price, posipaid, $2.00
Address all orders to
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANCE
I70 FUL OK STREET N. Y,
PRIMROSE SEED
NEW SEED NOW READY.
Price per packet, containing 50 seeds 20
6 " " .50 " $1.00
" 14 " " 60 " a.oo
" " of 400 seeds, 16 sorts 1.00
Special rates la large quantity. Circulars free.
HENRY S. RUPP & SONS, Shiremanstown.Pa.
"vDREER'S
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^^.«4u Planta, Bnlbs and
^■^^^^ ReoulsUeB. Tiiey are
the Dest at the lowest
prices. TRADE LIST
insned qnarteTl7, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENRV A. DREER,
Fblladelphia,
LWE SELL SEEDS.J
^ f^ Special low prices to Br^
5 I FLORISTS and DEALERS.Ti5
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WHEN WRfTING MENTIOW "^HZ PIQBIPT'S EXCHfl ''-
NEPHROL.KPIS EXALTATA, (Sword Fern.
Selected plants from open ground, $12.00 per 1000
or $3.00 per 100. delivered.
WATER HYACINTH, $8.00 per 1000 or $2.00
per 100. delivered.
CRINUBI KIRttll, 9 to 20 inches circumfer-
ence, $9.00 per 100. All perfect bulbs,
AMARYLLIS EQUESTRE, (A. Repina),
5 to 10 inches circumference, $4.00 per 100: $35.00
per 1000. The best bloomer of all Amaryllis.
ZEI'HVRANTIIES ATAMASCO, fine culti-
vated bulbs. $i 00 per 1000.
3eeds of Nympliseo. Znnzibnrensis nzurea
and N. Dentata, $3 00 per ounce; 25 cts.
per trade packet.
BRAND & WICKERS, San Antonio.Fla.
B JlBS m PLANf Sl
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
mr^ ...o-rMgc MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
DUTCH
BULBS.^.-^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN W. ELDERING, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, - NEW TOEK.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
The Klorist's Exchanoe.
483
The Influence of Flower Shows and
Public Parks.
Paper read "by Mr. Samuel Henshaw before the
iVew YorK Florists' Club, Monday evening^
May U, 1894.
What a change has taken place within
the memory of many of us in everything
pertaining to the art of floriculture; it is
not many, years since it was thought
necessary to surround a garden with a ten
foot wall, and when parks for the public
were first proposed, some of the old-
fashioned and conservative people shook
their heads and voted against such an
innovation, and declared that if the public
were let loose in a garden or park, every-
thing would be quickly destroyed, and a
barren waste would be all that would be
left to look at. How different we
find it to-day I I know of only one park
that is locked every night, and that is
Gramercy Park, in this city. This is done
as much to retain it as private property, as
it is to keep the public out. The small
park at the Bowling Green, " where
Broadway commences,'* has still the same
iron railing around it that it had before
the revolution, minus the crown, which
formerly gave a finishing touch to each
post. All the rest are open. The small
parks in various parts of the city are gay
just now with pansles, daisies, forget-me-
nots, and other spring flowering plants,
together with a liberal use of tulips,
hyacinths, and other bulbs, to be succeeded
later with coleus, geraniums, cannas, and
many of the choicer kinds of plants that a
short time since were not considered safe
to be trusted to the tender mercies of the
public. Where there is water, or a foun-
tain basin, they are made doubly interest-
ing by a liberal use of various aquatics,
the Egyptian Lotus, Nymphseas, and many
of the floating plants are surrounded by a
crowd of admirers, even the street arabs,
newsboys and bootblacks, appear to be
fascinated by this interesting class of
plants, occasionally envying them of their
element, particularly on a sultry day.
Central Park, with its charming land-
scape effects, always draws a crowd, and
is beautiful either in Winter or Summer,
but especially at this season of the year,
when there is a freshness and fragrance
not noticed at any other time.
It seems a pity that there is not more
attention paid in this park to the growing
of a collection of flowering plants. The
newly acquired parks can be left more in a
, natural state, being farther removed from
the dense population that is fast surround-
ing Central Park. This latter will always
be, strictly speaking, the home garden, and
can well afford to be made as attractive as
it is possible to make it. Space should be
set apart to lay out a flower garden on a
comprehensive scale, without interfering
with the already existing plan. Other
parks in much smaller cities in this
country pay particular attention to having
a well planted and arranged flower
garden, where all the rarest and choicest
plants available are placed with a lavish
hand, for the edification of the public.
Mention might be made of the chaste and
very pleasing arrangement of the flower
gardens at Lincoln Park and Washington
Park, at Chicago. I do not mean that it is
desirable to have too many imitations of
globes, gates ajar, or Sol Clocks, done in
flowers, but good plants, and the best
varieties are used in both parks, and
reflect great credit on those in charge.
Washington has an endless round of
beautiful parks, well arranged and planted;
the same may be said of Boston, with its
liberal use of native plants for decorative
planting, and skillful blending of nature
and art. Philadelphia, Allegheny City,
Pittsburg, and many other cities are much
more liberal than New York in this re-
spect. Even Prospect Park, Brooklyn, is
ahead of us, both In greenhouses for keep-
ing up a constant succession of blooming
plants through the Winter, and a Summer
display of flowers.
It is none too soon for a Society like ours
to urge the proper authorities to do some-
thing on a liberal scale in this direction.
New York certainly can afford to make a
grander display than any other of the
cities I have mentioned, and instead of
following, ought to take the lead in all
the different branches of both floriculture
and horticulture. It comes within the
scope of this Society to make any sugges-
tions that will result in having the parks
of this city superior to any to be found
elsewhere.
We may expect at some future day
when the proposed botanical gardens are
located and planted, to have a second Kew
Gardens belonging to New York, but if
these are started at once it will take years
to get them fairly under way. We want
something for immediate effect, and this
can be accomplished by devoting more
space to the cultivation of flowers in
Central Park.
The floricultural display at the World's
Fair, which was promised to surpass any-
thing that had ever been attempted in that
line, was a great disappointment to all of
us. Strangers visiting the grounds set
apart for that purpose would come to the
conclusion that New York and Pennsyl-
vania could show little else than cannas
and echeverias. To be sure there was a
very creditable display of aquatics by
William Tricker, one of our members ;
and one of the very best samples of lawn
making was the green setting of the prin-
cipal buildings shown by Peter Henderson
& Co., from seed sown the same Spring.
The most pleasing thing I have heard of
lately, is, that one of the rich men of New
York has offered to spend $250,000 in tiie
form of a school, or other institution, to
teach children a more intimate knowledge
of our native plants ; the more they get to
know of plants, either wild or cultivated,
the more interested they will become in
everything belonging to floriculture.
Those of us who were fortunate enough to
see the interest taken by the poor Kinder-
garten children when invited to visit our
dower show, when each had a plant given
to it to grow, to bring back in Autumn
to show in competition for prizes, will not
soon forget that sight. Many of these
same children will cherish the memory of
that time. The time will come when
many of these waifs will rise in the world,
and the interest in flowers started at that
time will cling to them for life, probably
some of them becoming the best cus-
tomers of the future florists.
At the entrance of one of the most beau-
tiful public parks in England, that of
Keswick, in the lake district, is a notice
that reads like this : " This park belongs
to the public, for their edification and in-
struction ; they are expected to protect
the same, and see that no one injures their
own property-" From the time of its
opening to the present, no policeman or
watchman has been required, and no
damage has been done to anything growing
therein. In some of the most densely
crowded and poorest neighborhoods of
London, it has been found that there is
less damage done in the small parks ad-
joining, than there is in the more aristo-
cratic quarters of the city, proving that
when the public own the flowers they
will see that they are protected from any
vandalism.
Flower shows in and around New York
have not met with the same patronage
that might have been expected in so
wealthy and fashionable a population ;
neither have they been remunerative to
the promoters, except in a few cases.
Many of us know to our cost what a wet
blanket has been thrown over our enthu-
siasm when we have had to put our hands
in our own pockets to make up the defi-
ciency at the close of the exhibitions. But
this does not prove that flower shows are
failures ; there has never been one that
has not kindled a taste for the beautiful,
and if the immediate effects are not what
we might have hoped for, some of the seed
has fallen on good ground and borne fruit
after many days.
A society like this cannot afford to
neglect showing the public what is being
done in our line in the way of introducing
to their notice the best that has been pro-
duced up to date, and there is no better
way of doing so than by holding periodical
flower shows. Even if we do not get the
support we expected, after all it is the
cheapest, and most effectual way of letting
the people see what beautiful things are to
be had for their enjoyment.
In every other branch of either art or in-
dustry, no pains or expense is spared to
bring their particular products before the
notice of their patrons ; surely we have In
our profession as attractive and instruc-
tive a lot of products as either iron, cotton,
or any other industry that is so constantly
brought before the notice of the people.
There need be no fear that the taste for
flowers and its kindred elevating influence
will die out ; it is already too deeply rooted
to exterminate; the schoolmaster is
abroad, and we as teachers must show the
world that we are abreast, and in the van
of progress in our several departments.
The present apparently clouded atmos-
phere will clear away, and as all of us can
do something towards keeping up an in-
terest in our several particular niches in
the profession, there is hope for the future,
and the present depression will be looked
back upon as only one of the resting places
in the march of progress.
Siset Seel ai Plant Go.
(Sherwood Hall Nursery Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HKADQUAETEES FOK
GAUFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Sijecialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
WHY BUY ROOTED CUTTINGS
when ycm can buy established plants
in 2J^ inch pols for same price.
Beat Itlixeil Gprniii-uim, 2 1-% 3 and 4 lacb, $2.00,
$i.S> and K 00 per 100.
Heliotroiie, 21-2, 3 and i inch, at «;.C0, $3.00 and
*1.00 per 100.
A If ernnntliei'n, red and mellow, 2 inch, $2.00 a 100.
Verncliafleltii Coleus, 2 1-2 Inch, $2.00 per 100;
$15.00 per 1000.
Vlnco. VnrieBaln, flne 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
Verbenas, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
Uesonias. tlTie plants mixed. 2 1-2 inch pots, $3.50;
8 inch, $3.50 ; 4 iuoh, $5.00 per 100.
Fiichsins, flne mixed besr sorts, 2 1-2 inch pota,
$3.00; 4 inch, $5.00 per 100.
Ivy Gevnniums, flne test ltinas,2 1-2 Inch. $2.50;
3 Inch, $3.50 ; 1 uicli, $5.00 per 100.
Cash '
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000 blind people, not counting the business
men who do not advertise.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSm. LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping, strong plants from
2 In, pots, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
best selling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the
profitable plant on the market. We grew 15,000
last year in 3'^ and i inch pots for marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day
Every live florist 8 lould grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 60 cents in stamps for a sample plant
full bloom from 1 in, pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for circular.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in, pots, in bud, $2.60 per
doz.; $4.00per26; $12.O0perlO0, Cash with order.
L,I7«C01«K r. NEKK, Florist,
40X0 Butler St., rittstourgli, i»a.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S I
SURPLUS STOCK may be sold at good
prices tliroxigh a card in AMEKICAN
GARDKNING, It will only cost 15 cents
per line of eiglit words.
SURPLDS STOCK
Per K'O
Aoalypha Macafeeana, 2J in. pots $6.00
Achyranihes Lindenll, " " 2.50
Ageratum. "Cope'sPet," " " 1.00
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana and Parony-
chinides, fi om flats. .. 1.50
Alyssum, "Tom Tliumb," 2J in. pots 3 60
Begonias, assorted, 2^ in. pots 4.00
Bellis Perennis, strong, from frames 2.00
Cannas. French mixed, dormant 2.S0
Cobea Soandens. 2^ in. pots 3.6D
Colous, leading sorts, 2i in. pots 2.00
Cuphea Piatycantra. 2^ in. pots S.OO
Digitalis, flne. from frames 2.00
Heliotrope, standard sorts 2,U0
Ivy Geraniums, best sorts, 3 in. pots l.t'O
Lophispermum, 2^ In. pots perdoz., 75 cts..
Maranta Massangeana, 2^ in. pots 10.00
•Mums, named. 2i in. pots 4.00
Myosotis, strong, from frames 2.00
Salvia Splendens. extra, from flats 2.'00
Wm,Bedman, " " 2,50
Solanum Jasminoides, 2^ in. pots, doz. $1.00.
Stevla Serrata Varlegata, 'ijt in. pots 5.00
All the above are STRONG, CLEAN, and in
FIRST CLASS CONDITION
SEAWANHAKA GKEENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, Prdp. Oyster Bay, N. Y,
SPECIAL OFFER
Verbenas, per 100. lOOO.
Mammolb, in bucl and bloom $3 00 $25 00
Gen'l Colleolion " " 2 60 22 00
Blue and white, in bud and bloom 3 00
In 30 flue sorts, 2W inch pots 3 CO 25 00
•• " 3 " 500 4000
per 100
rnphea, 2)ilnohpots $4 00
DniBiee.Snowerest, 21-2inohpot8 4 00
Fucbsia, doubleand single, 21-2 inch pots.... 4 00
31-2 inch pots.-.. 8 00
PnnclanusVtilis, flne plants $15.00 to 60 CO
PelartfoniiiiiiH, 8inch pots 8 00
■• 4 inch pots 12 00
SniTin. Splendeiisand Win. Bediiian, 2Mp. 4 00
fiinalea, transplanted 3 00
GeraniuniB, cut leaf, 3 inch pots 5 00
Gazanlas, 21-2inohpots 4,00
Cobfea Scmideiis, 3 inch pots 6 00
Roses, H. P„ bud and blnom. Sinoh pots 25 00
Tea. bud and bloom. 4 inch pots 16 00
CHKYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hiclis
Arnold, W.H. Lincoln, Potter Palmer, Exquisite.
J. R. Pitcher. Jessica. Vivian Morel, E. G. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Fottler, L.C- Price, Mareuerire
Graham, and :0 other jiood varieties, from 2M
inch, $3.50 and *i 00 per 100.
SEND FOB CATALOGUE OF OTHER VARIETIES.
CAKNATIONS. ""'■"Jot/d''stock.
ROOTED CUTTINGS.
100 1000
William '■'cott, Mrs. E. Reynolds,
Purdue, Spartan 5 00
Western Pride and Blanche 3 00
New^ Jersey 4 00
Daybreak 3 00
L,izzie McGowan. Portia. Anrora, „ ,, „
B. K. Bliss, Grace Wilder 2 00 15 SO
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, H.Y.
484
The Florist's Exchange.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, .
Lilium Aurafum, '^'
Lilies of tlie Valley,
'^' Azaleas and Palms,
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
F. "W. O. SCHIHIXZ & CO.,
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, HT. T.
WHEM WHITIHG MEHTIOW THE FtORlST'S EXCHANGE
HOT/T/YHOCKS Terystrongplantstocolor.
nuKly 1 m/vivsj, jgQOperlOu. Verbenas,
in bloom, fine plants, $2.50 per 100.
niVriVlS Mme, Crozy, Star '91, Alphsnse
«.,.ai\i'»i»S3, BouTlor, Paul Marquant, NeUle
Bowden, out of 4 inch pots, $10.00 per 100.
COLEUS, good plants, $2.60 per 100.
See onr Everblooming Lyohnis described on
page 322 of Harcfa 17tli issue.
ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,
EL,IZABETH N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CANNAS^&'V'k'lCANNAS
Dwarf French, assorted $8 00 per 100.
Mine. Crozy 10 00
Eheninnii MOO
Jules Chretien 10 00 ;
Alphonse Bonvler 12 00 ,,
Francois Crozy lo oy
8arah Hill 15 00
CALADIBM ESCULENTCM.
BulbH,5to Oincbes incircumference,4in.$10.00al00
" 7 to 3 •' " 4S< in. pots.. 12.00
" "nM " " ^ '.'. ■■ 'S-2S 'J
•' 11 to 12 " " 6 •• ..2.60 a doz
Geraniums, all tbe leadiug double Tarteties, iyi
Inch pots, $10.00 per 100.
FORBES & WILSON.
880 Flushing Ave., - long Island City, N. T.
x> Xji .A. iw rr ^ .
Verbenast Michel I's special etrain, surpasses lOO
all others In size of flower, brilliancy of color
and compactness of growth, 3 inch pots 2 50
Dwarf Scarlet Saere, Wm. Bedman, 3inch. 2 50
Cobiea ^tcaiulens 3 00
Petunias, Giant of California 3 00
Vinca Minor, 3 vara 2 50
Castor Benn Plant, Queen of Camboptea... 3 00
Manettia Bicolor 2 00
ROOTED CUTTINGS, free by mall.
Achillea, The Pearl 1 00
Afferatum, new white, Lady Isabel 1 00
" Blue Cope's Pet 75
Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HrGHES,BerUnjN.J
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE n.ORIST*S EXCHANGE
GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.
A complete Manual on the Building, Heating,
Ventilating: and Arrangement of Green-
houses, and the Construction of Hotbeds,
Frames and Plant Pits. By L. R. Taft,
Professor of Horticulture and Landscape
Gardening, Michigan Agricultural College.
Illustrated, 208 pp., l2ino., cloth, $1.50.
This is a thoroughly practical treatise on
an important subject. The author has made,
at the Michigan Experiment Station, a care-
ful, comparative test of the various methods
of building, glazing, ventilating and heating
greenhouses, with scientific accuracy, dur-
ing his fifteen years' experience in green-
house management. A careful study of the
methods employed by the leading flower
and vegetable growing establishments in
the larger American cities, personal inter-
views and correspondence with leading flor-
ists, gardeners and builders of greenhouses,
have strengthened the reliability of every
statement made in this valuable handbook.
Greenhouses and conservatories, hotbeds
and cold frames, forcing houses and pits, all
receive full and detailed treatment. The
lucid descriptions of each topic and iiS dia-
grams and illustrations, make every detail
clear to both the amateur and professional
gardener or florist. Many of the illustra-
tions are half-tone engravings from photo-
graphs of actual greenhouses and forcing
estabhshments. This treatise is the only
work published in America on greenhouse
construction by practical American methods
and for the actual needs of American horti-
culture, and fills a want that has long ex-
isted.
Address orders :
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Bx-
CHANOE. 170 Fulton St., N. T.
The Season's Trade.
The reports from the trade in
Philadelphia confirm our remarks in the
last number, that the vegetable seed trade
has been up to that of last year, particu-
larly the market gardeners' trade. While
the mail trade has suffered severely from
the fact that the general business depres-
sion throughout the country has made it
necessary for the people to dispense with
every form of luxury. The market gar-
deners wbo surround all towns and cities
have bought more largely than usual,
knowing f nil well that in the cities there
will be more "stay-at-homes" this year
than usual.
Robert Buist, Jk., has had one of the
best wholesale trades be ever had In vege-
table seeds ; and the early retail trade was
very good. The unfavorable weather of
April was a check on business, but now
activity pervades all the departments,
the wholesale trade, of course, being over.
Henry A. Dreer, who has a very relia-
ble clientage, believes in the "tried and
true," reports a steady trade, quite up to
the average, in all departments, the drop
off being in the line of luxuries.
Z. Deforest Ely & Co. have done a
good retail and market gardeners' trade.
In some lines of their wholesale trade
there has been a falling off, while there has
been great activity in others. On the
whole they have no reason to complain.
H. G. Faust & Co., whose business is
mainly with the market gardener, reports
a good trade, in fact, an increasing one.
Indomitable push may have something to
do with his satisfactory trade.
W. A. Burpee has returned from his
California trip, but was not on hand to
receive congratulations. Like others who
cater to the mail trade, his business has
not been satisfactory. There has been but
little response to advertising this year.
"There is no use of going to an empty well
for water, even though you carry a golden
vessel.
We regret not having had time to call
upon others in the trade.
Are you going to the convention ? is the
question asked by all in tbe trade, but
very few say, "I hope to meet you at the
convention." However, I think there will
be the usual gathering, and there should
be, as the Toronto seedsmen always ex-
tend a welcome hand.
Tuberoses Flowering Twice.
The general opinion is that tube-
roses do not send up but one spike of
(lowers from the same bulb ; this opinion,
supposed correct, has been freely ex-
pressed by nearly every writer who has
grown these bulbs, and they were correct
in their opinions, because the bulbs at the
north could not be induced to do other-
wise, excepting on rare occasions, and then
the two flowering spikes were scarcely
worthy the name.
Mr. Edwin Bowker, a grower in Florida,
has sent us several bulbs with two vigor-
ous spikes of flowers on each, and says it is
quite a common occurrence with him.
While this is a new feature we can not say
we are greatly surprised at the good be-
havior of his bulbs, as the change in vege-
table forms through climatic influences is
so great that we are not surprised at any-
thing. We are pleased to see what this
plant can do when grown under favorable
circumstances.
Cliicago Seedsmen.
J. C. VAUGHAN'S Spring trade av-
erages a little off, but thinks with costs
down to a low plane, and 'expenses gener-
ally somewliat curtailed, will finally sum
up as well as last year. Local trade is
ahead of last year ; mailing trade is now
falling off. Business generally has been
irregular, owing to changeable weather.
Among bulbs the outlook for Harrisii is
good ; for French stock (Romans and
paper white) fair— not equal to last year ;
candidum goes very slow ; but for longi-
florum the demand is good ; Dutch bulbs
and hyacinths are considerably lower in
price than last year, and that is probably
the reason for outlook being fair to good;
tulips go very slow ; nothing encouraging
in the demand for named sorts ; cannas
are just now going fast; expects to sell
out of leading kinds.
Plant trade has been very active the
past month.
P. Hullenbaok, 159 W. Randolph,
whose trade is mostly among truck gar-
deners, considers it satisfactory — far bet-
ter than he anticipated. Leading articles
are closely sold out. Call for grass seed is
large, f rade in peas, owing to 4PStrtic-
than ever.
JAMES Kiwe & Co., 98 Lake st., has
made no figures as yet, but think trade
about as usual.
B. H. Hunt, now at 68 Lake st., says
seed trade is ahead of last year, better than
he once thought it would be ; If it keeps up
to the end will feel encouraged.
Catalogues Received.
John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, Lon-
don, S. E., England.— Special Catalogue of
Fancy-leaved Caladiums.
Jas. THOBBtrBN & Co., New York.
—Trade Price List of Turnip and other
seeds adapted to the present season.
W. Atleb Burpee was visiting New
York this week.
Orders for bulbous stock are not so liber-
ally placed as last year. Undoubtedly the
depressed conditio;! of trade, as well as the
low prices obtained by the grower during
the past season, are contributing causes.
Contracts are closed at decidedly lower
prices than last year.
Weebeb & Don, New York, report a
good demand for vegetable plants, especi-
ally egg plant. Their business in this line
is yearly increasing. The counter trade in
flower seeds, such as aster, zinnia, petunia
and others, has been very satisfactory.
Mercantile Seed Raising.
Editor Florists^ Exclmiwe:
Allow me sufficient space in your valua-
ble paper to state that I regret to find that
the report of my address before the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, relating to
seed raising, which appeared in a recent
number, is capable of being so interpreted
as to reflect on the integrity of firms,
which, in common with the public at
large, I iiave always held in high esteem.
I refer to Messrs. Comstock & Ferre,
Buist, Landreth & Son, and the com-
munity known as Shakers. After enum-
erating these as pioneers in the box seed
business of forty or fifty years ago, my
lecture as given stated, "As new firms in-
creased the trade became demoralized,
until the public believed that the same
packets were offered year after year until
sold."
Now, in stating the historic fact it is not
necessary for me to say to the public at
large who had had dealings with them
that I had not the remotest idea of reflect-
ing on the historic reputation of these
well-known firms, for the men of the
North were always ready to swear to the
reliat^ility of whatever seed they bought
bearing the name of either Messrs. Corn-
stock & Ferre or the Shaker community ;
and I have never heard a whisper that
would lead me to believe that those bear-
ing the names of Buist or Landreth & Son
were held in any less respect by the
farmers of the South.
J. J. H. Gregory.
Marblehead, Mass.
European Notes.
For several weeks past these notes have
been of such a very unpromising nature
that it is a real pleasure to be able to re-
port something more favorable this week.
Hardly had the last batch been despatched
when a warm and plentiful rain set in
over the district in the South where flower
seeds are grown. This was followed by
several days of bright, genial weather,
and, although for the past three days we
are into Winter again, the beneficial
effects of the much needed rain are certain
to be permanent.
It must be clearly understood that this
applies only to annuals, such as phlox,
zinnias, etc., which are always sown in the
Spring. Sweet peas, and such biennials as
pahsies, sweet Williams and scabiosas have
in many cases entirely perished. Lettuce
and leek have also fared very badly, and in
both cases crops will be much smaller than
was anticipated.
From Germany a continuance of fairly
favorable weather is reported over the
whole of the seed growing districts. The
cereal crops have suffered during the past
Winter to an alarming extent.
A report comes from England that the
weevil, which was so destructive to the pea
crops in 1891, has made its appearance
among the sweet peas in the low lying dis-
tricts. In every other respect England
has been exceptionally favored of late,
good weather having prevailed since the
middle of April.
Clover seed dealers will please note that
the breadth in England and Germany
likely to stand for seed is very short. In
Brittany on the other hand thereis a large
breadth and very healthy plant.
The plentiful rains have removed all
fear of a European fodder famine for this
season. EUROPEAN SEEDS.
Books Received.
Agricultural Experiment Station of
Nebraska. Bulletin 34, on Chinch Bugs;
35, on Alfalfa Farm Notes; 36, Experi-
ments in the Culture of the Sugar Beet.
Buffalo and Niagap.a Power.— A de-
scriptive pamphlet of the commercial pos-
sibilities of Buffalo wjien supplied by elec-
tric power from Niagara.
State Agricultural Experiment
Station, Amherst, Mass.— Eleventh An-
nual Report of the Board of Control. Con-
tains some very valuable information on
relative proportions of phosphoric acid,
potassium oxide and nitrogen in fruits
and garden crops ; and an instructive arti-
cle on commercial fertilizers.
New Creations in Fruits and Flow-
ers, by Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa,
Cal. This painstaking hybridizer has just
issued the second number of his catalogue
with above caption. Among his fruits are
new creations in plnms and prunes,
quinces and berries; of flowers, several
hybrid lilies ; a new race of clematis pro-
duced by crossing C. cocclnea with C.
crispa ; a new calla with a fragrance re-
sembling that of violets or water lilies,
found among a collection of Little Gem
calla seedlings, are the results of last year's
work.
Buffalo.
Dan. B. Long celebrated the opening of
his "third season in the wholesale trade"
by a light "lunch and exercises," after
which an adjournment was made for
bowling. Mr. Long's premises have been
enlarged and rearranged to adapt them to
the needs of his increasing business. He
now occupies two floors, each 20x90 feet,
besides basement and shed storage,
niarket Items.
Despite the agreeable weather,
trade is inclined to dullness, the call for
flowers for funerals, which in this town is
usually the backbone for increasing the
totals of daily trade, having been compara-
tively light for a spell. This also has the
effect of white flowers, like carnations, get-
ting into a condition of surplus, a goodly
number of unsold stock going to waste.
Sweet peas come in more abundantly than
needed, and have dropped to 60c. per 100
for really good stock. Smilax can be had,
but in small lots only. Roses are rather
abundant, with the quality generally fall-
ing off somewhat.
Wm. Scott has in hand rather the larg-
est decoration for the season, being for a
wedding on the 17th inst. This will call
for the use of much greenery, palms, etc.
It is a bit humiliating and not so pleasant
for the craft generally here to know that
the hand bouquets are to be received from
the metropolis.
Cluh Notes.
The last Club meeting was held on
the 8th inst. at the home oi President
Adams, and partook much of a social char-
acter, though business was not neglected.
To hold a flower show or not was still left
undecided, owing to a lack of definite en-
couragement and support, which still is
being hoped for. The matter of efforts at
preventing the carryingoff of flowers from
and the despoilment of beds on the lawns
was given some vigorous consideration.
It is a problem knotty of solution, and as
a decided difference of opinion for treating
the matter exists in the minds of Club
members, beyond looking to interesting
the local press in disseminating sentiment
and information on the subject, later ac-
tion is to be formulated.
Becent Visitors.
H. J. Wise, E. Aurora, N. Y.; E,
R. Fry, Rochester ; E. GiDDINQS, Corfu ;
John Dobbie, Niagara, Ont.
An Appointment.
The many friends of Professor
John F. Cowell will be pleased to learn
of his appointment as botanist to the city
(if the appellation is correct). His scope of
duty will include the management in de-
tail of the coming botanic garden in the
newly constructing South Park. Honors
and a line of duties in such harmony with
individual traits could not well have been
better bestowed. As the emoluments of
the position are quite attractive, we con-
gratulate Mr. Cowell, also his employer
(the city) in its securing of his services
which, it goes without saying, will be in-
valuable. ViDI.
TiJ^^ FLORIST'S EXCHANOK
485
The Convention Exhibition.
The trade exhibit in connection with the
S A. F. Convention at Atlantic City will
be held in the Morris Guards armory,
which adjoins Odd Fellow's Hall, where
the meetings of the Society will be held.
The accompanying diagram gives an
idea of the size and location of the two
The executive committee of the Phila-
delphia Florists' Club, at its meeting on
theSthinst,, discussed at length the pro-
priety of taking the largest hall for the ex-
hibition and although there was some
doubt expressed about the Odd Fellows
hall being large enough for the first meet-
ing, it was thought to be all right for all
subsequent meetings aftier the opening
session. It was finally decided, as above
indicated, that the Morris Guards armory
(the largest hall) be used for the exhibit.
As appplications for space must be in 30
days in advance of convention date, intend-
ing exhibitors should lose no time in get-
ting under way, as it takes time to plan
out and get ready for making a good dis-
play. This year, more than ever before,
will be particularly profitable to the trade
exhibitors as the attractions of the great
.seaside resort will draw many florists who
have never before attended a convention.
Applications for space should be sent to
the superintendent of exhibition, Mr. G. C.
WATSON, No. 1025 Akch St., Philadel-
6. The exhibition shall be closed between
the hours of 2 and 4 P. M. on the first day of
the convention, during which time the
judges shall pass on the exhibits, and
they shall report promptly to the secretary
on the same day.
7. Awards will be given as follows :
Highest— First-class Certificate.
Second— Honorable Mention.
Third— Highly Commended.
8. No awards, except the above named,
shall be made on any article exhibited.
9. Doors of exhibition shall be closed
five minutes before the opening liour of
each session and remain closed during the
session.
10. Exhibition to be open not less than
two hours before the opening of the morn-
ing sessions, to remain open during the
day, except during the session hours, and
as provided in Sec. 6, and to remain open
one hour after the closing of the evening
session. ^ .
11. Wall space shall be measured four
feet in height, and when practicable a
table not less than one foot wide shall be
added gratis, if desired and applied for
with entry. ^ , . ^ j .
12. Space desired shall be designated in
square feet. A uniform charge of 25 cents
per square foot for all space will be made,
excepting that all plants and flowers con-
tributed for exhibition purposes only
shall be admitted free.
7='^
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American Association of Nurserymen.
The nineteenth annual meeting of the
American Association of Nurserymen will
be held at the Cataract House, Niagara
Falls, on June 6 and 7. The meeting place
is one of the most attractive in the coun-
try, especially at the date of the meeting.
There are indications that the attendance
will be large. Reduced rates have been
secured on some of the railroads. Gov-
ernor Flower has promised to be present if
possible. , ..,
The programme has been prepared with
especial care ; it is as follows ;
■Wednesday, June 6.
10 A.M.
Hon. B. p. Flower, Governor of N.T. State.
President's Annual Address.
a. B. Pearsall, Ft. Scott, Kan.
Reports.
Election of Olfioers. » » ^ ,
Most ProfltaWe Methods of Introdncing
New Fruits J. H. Hale, S. Glastonbury,
Conn.
2 P.M.
The Nursery Industry in the East.
W. 0. Barry, Rochester, N. T.
The Nursery Industry In the South.
P. J. Berckmans, Augusta, 6a.
The Nursery Industry in the "West.
H. Augustine, Normal, 111.
The Nursery Industry in the North.
J. Cole Doughty, Lake City, Minn.
Nurserymen's Kicks.
Hon. N. H. Albaugh, Tadmor, O.
The Natural History of Synonyms.
Prof. L. H. Bailey, Ithaca, N. T.
Thursday, June 7.
9 A.M.
Why Are Foreign Grown Shade and Ever-
green Trees Sold so Largely hy Ameri-
can Nurserymen ?— Irving Bouse, fiocbes-
ter, N. T.
Forestry.
Bobert Douglas, Waukegnn, 111.
New Fruits, also Cause of Low Prices for
Nursery Stock.— Charles A. Green, Boches-
ter, N. Y.
Nurserymen's Novelties.
C. Morden, Niagara Falls, N. Y.
2 P.M.
Our Foreign Kelations.
Geo. A. Sweet, Dausville, N. Y.
Diagram of S. A. F. Exhihitioii
and Meeting Halls,
m. FiiiRiDi wm
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, Fr,A.
WHEN WRrt ING KgHTIOH THE n.ORIST'8 EKCHANGF
CARNATIONS ♦ ALL ♦ SOLD.
I have a flne lot ol
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yello-iv for bedding.
WRITE FOR PRICB.
JOHN MeGOW AN, Orange, N. J.
FIFTY NEW PLANTS,
Never offered before in the United
States, are included in Price List No. 1 of
the "Southern California Acclimatizing
Association," for the introduction and
propagation of plants, El Montecito, Santa
Barbara, California, which will be mailed
free on application addressed
Box 474, Santa Barbara, Cal.
0. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la.
Pear Growing.
Wing- B. Smith, Syracuse, N. Y.
The Kocky Mountains — Will They Be
Fruitful?— S. M. Bmerj', Bozeman, Mont.
New Hardy Apples for the Northwest.
H. W. Ash, West Union, la.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip-
tion expires.
3nN3A\/ O IJ- NVld-Y
PHIA, who will be glad to furnish intend-
ing exhibitors with all information in his
power. .
No assignments will be made until after
all applications are in— that is, 30 days
before the opening of the convention.
G. C. WATSON,
Supt. Convention Exhibition.
Rules Relating to the Management of
the Annual Trade Exhibition.
1. The Society of American Florists
shall, through the executive committee,
control all features of the trade exhibi-
tion.
a. There shall be appointed annually at
the January meeting of the executive
committee a superintendent of exhibits;
The vice-president of the S. A. E., or the
local organization in the place where the
convention of the current year is to be
held, shall be invited to recommend such
superintendent for election by the execu-
tive committee, as aforesaid.
3. Said superintendent shall have gen-
eral charge of all details of the annual ex-
hibition, and shall be under seven days
full service and pay at and during the con-
vention.
4. He shall receive all applications for
space and assign the same in the order in
which they are received by him. He shall
provide and arrange all necessary tables
and staging.
5. Judges shall be appointed by the ex-
ecutive committee and the superintendent
of exhibition, and duly notified not later
than at the first morning session of the
convention.
id. All adjustments not covered by
rules or published action of the Executive
Committee shall be referred to that com-
mittee. , . ^
14. Exhibits not in position before 1 P.M.
un the first day of the convention may be
excluded from the report of awards.
15 No articles exhibited shall be re-
moved until after the close of the last
day's session, except by permission of the
superintendent of exhibition.
16. Exhibition classes to be arranged as
follows: A— Plants; B— Cut Blooms;
C— Boilers and Heating Apparati^ ; D
—Greenhouse Appliances, including Flow-
er Pots ; E— Florists' Supplies, including
Fancy Earthenware ; F— Bulbs and Seeds ;
G— Miscellaneous. .
17. Exhibitors may group their goods
together, excepting in the case of living
plants and cut flowers. These shall be
shown in a separate department from the
other classes.
Ottawa, Out.
With the advent of lilacs and other gar-
den flowers, business in out flowers has de-
creased rapidly of late, though still better
than usual at this time of year. ,
A sharp frost for three successive nights
during the past week has convinced people
that it is unwise to have their flower beds
planted two weeks before the regulation
time, and that has given the florists a
chance to get some work done. It is, how-
ever, anything but conducive to the fructi-
fication of fruit trees, the apple and plum
trees being now in full bloom.
Mr. MUNRO, foreman for Sorley & Sims,
at EideauHall, has left for Boston. J. G.
FOR SALE^
Weathered Boiler, Improved DoubleDome
No. 6, capable of heating 1,600 feetof four-inch
pipe. Good as new ; been used only a little
over a year. Will be sold cheap for cash. Can
be seen in operation at my place.
GEORGE CREIGHTON, POUGHKEEPSIE, H. Y.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Sweet Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Pepper,
HENRY HESS, Cockeysvllie, Md.
GKmfflN'S STRAIN.
HeadqDart«n for
tbe above, the flneet In
tbe World.
Send for aescrlptlve lUuatrated Catalogue, with
copyright engraving. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Hubsebt Co, Thos. Griffin, Mp,, Wesfbury Sfa,, 1.1
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Charlotte, - - - - Vermont.
Ageratum, blue and white, 2^ in., 100 $2.60
Heliotrope, strong:, 2)^ in., 100 S.60
Lobelia, strouB, 2}^ in., 100 1-00
ieucanthemum Maximum, lOo. each, io. 2,3S>
Mimulus MosohatuB, 2}^ in., 100 3.00
Verbena, rooted outings, 100 ; 3J^ in., 100. . . 3.00
Hxpresa only. Cash wilU order.
E. C. DiRMSTiDT, - Hewletts, L. I.
FOR SALB.
8000 GERANIUMS, dbl. Gen. Grant and the
01.Um"? HEI.IOTBOPES, 'VEBBENAS,
PETUNIAS, aouble, etc., m large^^quant^ty-
,iiriipiei)iaui.3 a.o =..u"b and healthy and will
^■o\r.?L'^|jor cash. Tou. inspection is m,>ted.
All these plants
be som cbeap tor casn. '""^ '""'^'^""Y" 1" l'^ and
Only a few minutes from Brooklyn L. road ana
rapid transit.
DAVID H. LANEY, Woodhaven. N.Y.
CELERY PLANTS,
strong and Stocky, «8.00 per 1000.
BIG 4 CELERY GO., Kalamazoo, Mich.
CELERY PLANTS.
HENDERSON'S PINK PLUME.
The finest Celery ever introduced. Plants
ready June 1st, at $4.00 per 1000.
WHITE PLUME.
I a"-ain liave an immense stock of this stan-
dard°variety, well rooted plants, ready now,
at $3.00 per 1000.
PRIZETAKER ONION PLANTS.
Something new. Try them. Nice stocky
plants, $1.00 per 1000.
TOMATO PLANTS
Extra large plants of Jgnotum and Dwarf
Champion, from 4 in. pots, twice transplanted,
at 60o. per doz.; $3.60 per 100. Just the thing-
tor extra early tomatoes. „ , _,,
Also plants of Ignotum, Dwarf Champion
Buckeye State, Liv's Beauty and Livs Stone ;
once transplanted, at 76c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Terms cash with order. Samples mailed tree
CM. GROSSMAN, - Wolcottvlllc, Ind.
I WHEN WRITING MENTIOti TBE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DOUBLE SCARLET GERANIUMS.
Prirte of tlie West.
Extra flne plants out of 8M i°£j, POt^',,'"
bloom, $6.00 per 100. 2J^ in, pots, $3.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.
GEO. P. DREW, Hyannis, Mass.
WHEW WRITIWG MENTION THE FUORIST'S EXCHANGE
IVY GERANIUMS,
300 strong stocky plants,
3 inch pots, bud and bloom
at $5.00 per 100
D. HAMMOND MISH, Lebanon, Pa.
WHEW wnrnwo wehtiom the flobist-s exchange
VERBENAS.
We are booking orders for rooted
cuttings of mammoth sorts.
Eine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials received from
our customers last season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & 00., St. Charles, III.
486
The F^t^orist's Exchange.
EVERY KI^ORIST OUGMX XO
IKSVRE HIS GLASS AGAXKiSX
HAIL,.
For particulars addreea
JOHN U. E8IiER, 8ec';. Saddle River, N.J.
50.000 CAMPBELL 50.000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S!96.00 per 1,000, after February 16.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
wkbh writiwg mention the r
VIOLETS.
MARIE LOUISE — SWANLEY WHITE
Fine healthy cuttings, "well rooted
in mixert soil and sand, $8.00 per
1000 Cash with order.
MELROSE SEED & F ORAL CO.
33 Soutli 3d St., Haiiislmrg, Pa.
llJQlgl (Marie Louise)
N^ Carnations,
(From flats.)
SUlJIaX^ (Fro. pots)
Send postage for
sample and get price
that are O. K.
J. W. MORRIS,
UTIOA, N. Y.
PANSIES
Giant Trimardean, Gassier and Bugnots.
Large clumps, $1.60 per 100; J12.00 per 1000.
Bedding Plants, 4 in., $8,00 per 100.
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Lake View, Mass.
WHENWRITINC MENTION THE Pt-OHISTS EXCHANGE
50,000 Pansies
Peai'son's atraia of Pmisifs, fine
large bloorain<? phiuts, all colors, as
^■(lod as you ever saw. S3. 00 jier
100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash witli order.
E. W. PEARSON, Newburyport, Mass
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES
THE JENNINGS STRAIN.
Pine plants in bloom, mixed colors, S3.00 per
100; $16.00 per lOUO.
Medium size plants, while, yellow, or mixed in
bud and flowers, Jl.OO per 100.
E. B. JENNINGS,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
L. B. SBA-. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
PANSIES.
ISetsclier strain, fine stockj' plants, $3,00 per
100; $15.00 per 1,000.
CARNATIONS.
100 1,000
Daybreak $3 50 20 00
MoGowan, Silver Spray, Portia,
Garfield and American ITXa^. 1 P5 $10 00
Tidal Wave and Nellie liewis. 2 00 15 00
Smilax, strong- 3 inch stock 15 00
Geraniums, rooted cuttings,
named 1 50 12 50
Petunias, rooted cuttiny:s, Dreer's,
named 2 00
Chrysantlieniums, rooted cut-
tings, named 2 00
ColeuB, rooted cuttings 90 7 00
Alternantliera, XX strong 1 00 9 00
Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, Chrjsanthe-
mums, Marguerites, etc., strong 2 inch at $3.50
per 100 ; 3J^ and i inch, at $7.00 per 100.
"Vegetable and Strawberry plants, immense lot
at market rates.
Terms Cash.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
New York Florists' Club.
The Club met in regular session on Mon-
day evening, May 14, President O'Mara in
the chair. There was a fair attendance.
A Smoker,
Mr. Ernst Asmus, who was ap-
pointed to Interview Mr. John H. Taylor
relative to a "smoker," informed the mem-
bers that Mr. Taylor had been waiting for
the Club to call upon him to provide an
entertainment, and they now having done
so. he was willing that a smoker should be
held the second Monday in June — the next
regular meeting night. Mr. Asmus vouches
that this will be the tinest thing of the
kind ever tendered the members, and those
who are cognizant of Mr. Taylor's magna-
nimity will readily bear out that assertion.
The business meeting of the Club will be-
gin at 7:30 P.M. sharp, so as to dispose of
the ordinary routine work in time to en-
able those present to accept of Mr, Tay-
lor's hospitality.
The Executive Committee reported pro-
gress in the Fall Chrysanthemum Show
work. Some definite information relative
to same is expected to be given out on an
early date.
Resolutions of Condolence.— Myron A. Hant.
The following resolutions on the
death of the late Mr. Thomas Lovell Rus-
sell and of Mr, Myron A. Hunt, Treasurer
S. A. F., were adopted by a unanimous
rising vote, ordered to be spread on the
minutes and copies sent to the members of
the respective families of the deceased
brethren :
Whereas, Through the death of Mr. Myron
A. Hunt, the New York Florists' Club, in com-
mon with similar organizations throughout the
country, feel that they have lost a friend and a
man who was in every way an ornament to our
profession. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we take the earliest opportun-
ity of expressing our deep regret ai the irre-
parable loss horticulture has sustained; of tes-
tifying to our appreciation of his unselfish
labors during the years he was treasurer of the
Society of American Florists; of voicing our
high esteem of his sterling worth in piivate
and commercial life; our admiration of the
many qualities of biaiu and heart which en-
deared nira to us and which will keep his mem-
ory ever fresli before us. And be it further
Resolved, Tliat as a last tribute of affectionate
remembrance these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the Club, and that the secretary
be instructed to send a copy of same to his be-
reaved family as an expression of our deep
sympathy with them iu their great affliction.
(Signed) Wm. J. Stbwakt, J
Theodore Roehrs, y Committee.
SAJvruEL Henshaw, )
Thomas Lorell Russell.—
In discharging the melancholy duty which
has been assigned us, your committee are je-
minded that man is born to trouble as the
sparks fly upward; he cometh up and is cut
down like a flower; he fleeth as it were like a
shadow; let us, then, each one endeavor to
leave behind us a name fraught with good
deeds and many virtues. Our late departed
fi'iend and fellow member, Thomas Lovell Kus-
sell, to whose memory we bequeath these lines,
has left to us and to his children a record ol
honor and loyalty which we deem it right and
proper to chronicle.
Faithful to the end in the discharge of every
trust and duty assigned him, exemplary in his
fraternal life, and with a record unsullied, he
was called away from us in the twinkling ot an
eye, warning us that "'in the midst of life we
are in death." In the chain of our lives a link
was snapped; when other links are added let us
not forget .our brothei-, but faithfully cherish
brothersustained to theClub his faithful
untiring zeal was ever conspicuous; he was a
regular attendant at our meetings, the pro-
ceedings of which he accurately and carefully
reported since the Fall of 1890, thus bringing
our Club into greater prominence among tt.e
tradeand broadening the interestin it. Through
his personal etforts and his thorough acquaint-
ance with horticulturists, he largely promoted
our membership ; and his scrupulous integrity
and vigilant care for everything involving the
welfare of the Club, gained for him the respect
of all who were cognizant of his work.
His early business career was marked by re-
verses which would have clouded a life whose
nature was less sunny and genial. In his latter
days, as we knew him, he was loyal to the core,
free from all taint of selfishness, and his heart
was ever in his work.
In concluding this report your committee
recommend for adoption the following resolu-
tions: ^
Whereas, Death has suddenly summoned
from our midst our esteemed fellow member,
Thomas Lovell Russell, a man whom all who
knew him closely esteemed for his scholarly at-
tainments, strict integrity and devotion to
duty, and whose generous and sympathetic
nature endeared him to Jill with whom he came
in contact ; an unostentatious worker iu behalf
of our Club, one who since his connection with
it ever took a lively interest in its affairs, and
did much to promote its welfare and advance
its standing in the community. Therefore be it
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sym-
pathy to his bereaved widow and children, and
that while we cannot fill the void which death
has created, nor they, through their tears, re-
call him to life, yet will he not be forgotten;
he rests from his labors and his works do fol-
low him. That we show our appreciation of
his worth, and iis a record of our testimony to
his memory, spread on the minutes of the
Club, this our tribute. And be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions,
with an expression of our sincere symoathy
and condolence, be sent by our Secretary to
the members of his bereaved family.
Wm. J. Stewart,
Claim Against Garden Company Dropped.
Mr. Allen reported that in view of
the facts presented to the executive com-
mittee they had decided to recommend to
the Club that the claim of $1,000 against
the Madison Square Garden Company in
connection with the Spring show of 1893
be dropped. It not being tenable, as the
Club had failed to carry out its part of the
agreement by not having provided a "good
show." The president explained that this
decision of the committee had been arrived
at after legal advice on the subject had
been obtained. The recommendation was
adopted by a vote of 15 for to 9 against.
Mr. Arthur J. Vescillius, of Paterson,
N. J., was admitted to member.ship.
The Qnestion Box.
Mr, John Morris asked if there
was a red variety of Cobsea scandens ; an-
swered in the negati-ye ; but it was ex-
plained that the purple flowers turn a
reddish color when they begin to fade, or
in extreme drought, and this fact might
incline the uninitiated to suppose that the
flowers, when seen under such conditions,
were red.
Mr. Samuel Henshaw then read bis
paper on "The Iiafluence of Flower Shows
and Public Parks," which appears in this
issue. The essayist was loudly applauded
and a vote of thanks was tendered him.
In the discussion President O'Mara
pointed out that the displays of bedding
at World's Fair, which were largely com-
posed of alternantheras and echeveriashad
created, an unprecedented demand for
these plants the present season. That
fact demonstrated the beneficial influence
such displays created, and every oppor-
tunity in that direction should be taken
by the florist to bring his product before
the public. Mr. Allen also mentioned a
case where an observation of park bedding
had created a demand for the same plants.
He himself had planted some cannas and
caladiums in front of his residence with
the result that his neighbors had largely
called for these plants for a similar pur-
pose. Mr. Allen considered the Club
could do a great work by inducing the
Park Commissioners to go into that kind
of bedding to a very much greater extent
than they had heretofore done.
A vote of thanks was tendered the
American Florist Co. for a copy of their
new trade directory presented by them to
the Club.
Richmond, Ind.
During a recent trip West we visited the
establishment of the QcrAKER CiTT Ma-
chine Co. here, one of whose specialties is
the manufacturing of the ventilating ap
paratus for greenhouses known as "Evans'
Improved Challenge." This firm keeps on
yearly improving their machinery, the ob-
ject being to turn out an apparatus that
will meet the varied requirements of green-
house ventilation and entail as little labor
as possible.
Among the latest improvements noted
here is a roller bearing bracket, which is a
forked bracket with two pockets, one In
each fork, containing a roller; a pipe
passes through the bracket which revolves
the rollers. The two pockets, which are
kept filled with oil, are so constructed that
a constant supply of oil is furnished to the
rollers, reducing the friction to a mini-
mum. A sprocket or chain wheel is placed
on the line shaft between the two bearings
and is fastened to the pipe. The bracket
is set on top of post, the post entering two
sockets, the bracket being fastened to the
post with set screws. It is connected to
the sash bar by a swivel bracket, which will
adjust itself to any pitch of houses. This
swivel bracket is intended to keep the
roller bearing bracket from working back
and forwards on the pipe while it is revolv-
ing. It Is claimed that there is no pull on
the roof with this bracket, as it brings
everything on to the iron post.
Another improvement noted was an au-
tomatic stop, which consists of two lugs
bolted on to the large sprocket wheel, and
so arranged that these lugs can be ad-
justed to open the ventilators any desired
height. The lugs come around when the
machine is in operation and strike the
back part of the right arm of the roller
bearing bracket, locking the machine
when the ventilators are at the height
desired. In letting the ventilators down
the automatic stop-lug strikes the front
part of the same arm and locks the machine
in the same way, so that it is impossible
for the operator to raise the ventilators too
high or pull them down too tight. This is
considered a very valuable addition to
their machine.
Double White Petunia
First-class plants; the new land,
MRS. CLEVELAND, clear white
flowers, 3 to 6 in. diameter, strong
plants from $1.00 to $1.50 per doz.
Cash with order.
JOHN SUPPER, Lakewood, N. J.
10,000
£CHEVERIA§
at $5.00 per 100.
C. KROMBACH,
(81 25th Sreet, Brooklyn, N. Y.
RtTING MENTION 1
UST-S EXCHANGE
BARGAINS.
Cnnna Mine. Crozy, stdi-tect plants, $1.00 per doz.
■"' * ■ ying plants, includtiiK
y seteution, 3^2.50 a 100.
Ghrysniicheiituins, nice youn^ planti
soDio of the tewer vara, my seteutior , . .__ ___
clisins, healthy vigorous youDtf plants, from 2
incli pots, splendid list of varieties, my selectior
$2.50 per lOO.
raiiiuins, Iar.iea.ssortn3ent, rav selection, $2.5
net lOU.
entirely free from die
inch, my selection.
I, $2 00f
„,^ jreaGv
100. for strong 2 inch.
Ensriish Ivy, 2 inch $3.00 per 100.
Any of the above plants S5 at tlie 100 rate
N.S. GRIFFITH, Independence, Mo.
(Independence is well located for shipping, being
In Bad and Bloom
CAN BE SHIPPED BY FREIGHT.
Petunias. Dreer's Double. 4 in., $6.00 per ino
Imp. Geraniums, double, 4 in., $7.00 per
100. Mignonette, 4 in., $6.00 per 100. Helio-
trope, 4 In.. $6.00. Bej?onia Metallica, 4 in.,
$7.00. Double Stocks, 4 in., $7.00 per 100.
Cobfea, 4 in., $7.00 per 100. Fuchsias, 6 in.,
$16.00 per 100. Antliericum Picturatum, 4in.,
$7.00 per 100. Verbenas, 8 in., $3.00. Petunias,
single, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Dnsty Miller, 3 in.,
$3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage, 4 In.. $6.00 per 100.
Ooleus, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Pansies. in bloom,
J3.60 per 100. Cnhbage, Egsr, Pepper and
Tomato Plants, prices on application.
CASH WITH ORDER.
WM. J. CHINNICK, TKENTOIf, N.J.
CARNATIONS.
A few hundred each of Portia, Dorner, Darling,
Aurora and McGowan, at $1.25 per 100; also a
few of the new pink novelty Annie Pixley,
at $10.00 per 100; 25 for $2.50.
A fine assortment of well rooted and clean
cuttings, at $6.00 per 1000 or 75 cts. per 100.
SMILAX.
Transplanted plants for potting up or planting,
at $6.00 per 1000, or 75 cts. per iro. An honest
sample for len cents.
Terms casli Tvitli the order.
I.. B. 496. X^aucaster, Pa.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
I Xncarnata, 50 cts. each ; $5,00
per I
Seiuperflorens Compacta, 30 cts. each ; $3.00
per doz.
Semperflorens Ternoxi, 50 cts. per doz. ; $4.00
per 100.
Semperflorens Snowdrop, 50 cts. per doz, ;
$4.00 per 100.
Semperflorens Metallica, 50 cts. per doz. :
$4.00 per 100.
Coleus, Verschaifeltii, Firebrand, and
Golden Eedder (strong), 50 cts. per doz. ;
$4.00 per 100. Cash with order,
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sta., PHIIiA., PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
The Florist's Exchange.
487
A CAKD of ten lines or less may Ije
inserted In AMERICAN GAKDENING at
the rate of 15 cents per line of eiglit words.
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVBUS,
Now Readr, SI. 50 per iloz. ! $10.00 per
100. Strong eianta, from 2 inch Pots.
DAILLEDOUZB BROS., Flatbusli, N. T.
5000 BEAUTY ROSE.
Superb stock in 2)^ iind 3 in. pnls. Tliese
Hre strong liealtliy plants; my ownstnclc;
this past Sanson has miide from Tliree ui
tliirti-on feet growih, this proves its
quality.
3000 LA FRANCE, in 2>^ and 3 in. pots. Al.
condition. Particulars as to price, etc.
Apply
DANIEL LYNCH, Florist. Nyack, N.Y,
Win. Scott Carnations!
Booted Cnttings, $6.00 per 100.
Strong Plants, - J!.00 per 100.
Also a fine lot of other varieties. Send tor
prices.
GEO. H&NGOGK i SON, Grand Haven, Mich.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS. Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
3000WIVI.SCOTT
$5.(» per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
Speak Quick
If You Want Any.
G. BESOLO, Mineola, long Island, N. Y.
r
CARNATION^*-
VAN LEEUWEN
$4.00 PER 100; $35.00 PER 1000.
Cash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
The Best Only. Terms Cash.
btooted Cuttings, 35 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per
100. Special prices for large lots lor May and
June delivery.
them has died."
JOHN GURWEN, Villa Nova, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
MONEY-GETTERS ALL I
THESE NINE
CARNATIONS
/ Uncle John
The Stuart
Wm. Scott
/ Edna Craig
/ Albertini
FROM SOIL. \ Daybreak
I Cartledge
Free from Disease and First Class I McGowan
In every way. \ Portia
Note, before you order elsewhere, that
we offer the above, and twenty other good
varieties, well-established in soil, ready
to plant out or pot up, delivery in April,
at the price of cuttings from sand, and
satlsfacSioa assured. Send for list. . .
ALEX McBRIDE,
LJLSX CALL.
50,000 ROOTEO CUTTINGS of GARNATIONS
in prime order, of the following varieties:
Silver Spray, J. J. Harrison, Aurora,
Puritan, Lizzie McGowan, Buttercup,
Fred Creighton, Florence, Grace Wilder,
Mrs. Fisher, Hinze's White, Portia,
Chester Pride and Daybreak. Also fine
pot plants of all the above varieties.
Price on application.
JOS. RENARD,
THE METEOR \
ti3:e: best #
Dark Rose for Forcing. J
STRONG PLANTS, t
$4 per 100; S35 per 1000. *
McGregor bros., \
^ SPRINGFIELD, - OHIO. ♦
ISI SELL TO MAKE ROOM.
YOUNG ROSES, Strong, i% inch. Brides,
Mermets, LaFrance, Albany, Perle, Wootton,
at 3c. ; jaa.OO per 1000. , , . ,
SMILAX PLANTS, ready to plant, at Ic.
Cash with order.
SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.,
Sprinnlielil, III.
ROSES
Soupert, Meteor, Marie Guillot,
Safrano, La France.
COLEUS.^^^
strong plants, from VA in. POts. $3.00
per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
Golden Bedder, Glory of Autumn,
Spotted Gem, Fire Brand, Fire
Crest, Sun Beam, Yeddo.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Oliio.
r»/\0 T>0 .Incqueniinot and Hermosa,
K IIN h,0 — * and 4H inch pots, $1.60 per
E. A. WALLIS, Delanco, N.J.
WHEN wnmNO MENTION THE FtOBlST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SAI.E.
Fine young plants, from Z\^ and 4 inch pots,
strong, of niertnet and Bride HLoses.
Bride ^ inch, $6.00 ; 4 inch, $8.00 per 100.
Mermet, 2!^ inch, $6.00; i inch, $8.00 per 100.
Cash -with the order.
H. GROUT, 237 Pine St., Springfield, Mass.
THE FLORIST'S EXCMAMGF
BBIDES, BEIDESMilDS. PEBLES, LA -Ca *— | ^ "CT «2:
PEANOE, KIPHETOS, XX. V./ S? .i^ •*»
PBANOE, KIPHETOS.
From 2, S and 4 inch pots. Address for qnotati
T W STENINILER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, NIADISON, N. J
Sole Agent for the U.S. for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO.. England ' ' ■ "
^ -- . „ tors of Vulcanized India
'ubbor. "ExtraTtrong Greenhouse Hoae to wilhatana high pressure, | inch.
S ply, 16 cents per foot in 60 feet lengths. Mention paper.
ROSES
From 2^ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Watteville, Wootton, at $4.00 per liiimlretl. Meteor and
Testout, Bridesmaid, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
5,000 BRIDESMAID, at $5.00 per 100 ; *45.00 per 1000.
1,000 METROKS, 2,000 MERMETS, 2,000 BRIDES, 2,000
PERIiES, 1.000 HOSTE, at $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 2}^ Ane stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale.
Cash with order, F. O. B. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRANCE, - Luzerne Co., - Dorranceton, Penn.
"^^"W^r*^" CHRYSANTHEMUMS
jbdrn. Grace faiirllnE. Tidal W.ive, Mrs. P.
ManE'Jd. Anna Webb. »2 00 per 100; «5 00 pit 1000.
Uzzie .McGouen. Mrs. Usher. Binze's While,
Wilder, Hoi-tia, $1.50 per lUO; »12,5U per 1000.
Sinilax, atronti plants, fniiu 3!^ inch pots,
$2.50 per lOU; $20.C0 per 1000. Sample free.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elm wood Ave. and 58th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ST"S eXCHAWGK
J.G. Whlliail
CullinL'fordi. Puritan, rooted <
""" ~" ' ' Ch potto, vu.uu |..i.
ts, $8.C0 per lOCO.
; $2 00 perlOO; 2J^ inch pots, $3.00 I
(£
SEBRINA/'a new "MUM."
This Chrvsanthemum is a fine pink, early as Gloriosum, grows stronger than any variety
I know. 1 havegiownit for live years without selling the plants. It is the only seedling out of
many I'cared to have ray name attHChed as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROOTED CUTTINGS, 20 cis. each, $2.00 per dozen.
PLANTS, 2J In. pots, 2B cts. " 2.60
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ.
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
OilLHUJIMLTJiMEFiillLROE
No. 1, clean stock. Especially grown for benching. Out of SJ^ inch
pots, at panic prices.
Pap
1 "M In. pots, $4.00 per 100. Varietle
Gon
, Angus
Perle
L and
Te«toiit, $0.00 per 1011.
CUT FLOWERS. Lily of the Valley and
Ssweet Peas all Summer.
CHRYSANTHENIUNlSinthebcst.ncwand
old varieties, from 'iii m. pots, $10.00 per 100, very
fine plants. Address
A. SCHCLTHBIS, M^r., Box 78, College Point, l.I.
WHEN WWrriwr WENTIOW the PCOWST-R EXCHJ>NGe
Carnations
AND
I^ew and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
AENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHflHBP
ROSES. ROSES.
Brides, Mermets, Perles, Cusin, Hoste,
Watteville, Gontier, Meteor and La
France at $4.00 per 100 ; Bridesmaids
and Beauties at f6.oo per 100; strong
rooted Beauty cuttings at $3.00 per 100.
Special prices on quantity. Let me
price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBBRX P. XESSOIV,
■West Forest Park. ST. tOUIS, MO.
Catherine Mermet, extra strong. .$8 60 $20 00
White La France, extra strong. ... 3 00 25 00
Meteor, extra strong 3 00 25 00
The Bride, strong 3 00 25 00
Niphetos, strong 8 00 25 00
Perle des Jardins, Bne 4 00 35 00
100 1000
American Beanty, floe $6 00 $60 00
C. Sonpert, strong 3 00 26 00
M. Nell, extra 3 00 26 00
Gen. Jacqueminot, very fine 4 00 35 00
All other mixed Teas, our I „ qj
selection, very fine plants,
15 00
All kinds of Bedding stuff way down for Cash.
J. B. HEISS,
Dayton, 0.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHA
MAMAN COCHET
The best Tea Rose of the importation of '93.
In color it is on the style of Catharine Mermet,
but deeper. The buds are more beautiful and
of extra large size, a strong- grower, and per-
fectly free from Mildew. A superb rose.
Price* 5 inch pots 85 00 per doz.
4inch pots 20 00 per 100.
3 inch pots 18 00 per 100.
Vyi inch pots 16 00 per 100.
Cash with order.
JOHN COOK, 318 N. Charles St.,
sai^xiuxore:, hid.
Xroses
200,000
From %% in. pots at $30,00 per 1000;
$3.50 per 100.
STRICTLY OUR SELECTION.
CASH WITH ORDER.
50,000 from 4 in. Pots
At $50.00 per 1000 ; $6.00 per 100.
Varieties in Stock :
IIVBRIDS. Baumann, Black Prince. Alfred
Colomb. De Lessens, UeGraw Dufferin. Edln-
burt-'. Holmes. Giant of Battles, Ijefebvre,
I.ynnnaise, Prince Artrbur, E. Verdier, B'ueret.
HYISRIII TEAS. Weilshott. Meteor, Pink
Rover. La France, White La France, Albany
Wootton.
TEAS. Br.ivy, Gontier, Golden Gate, Mermet,
Bride, Passot. President. Rubens, Anna Olliyier,
Perle, Sunset, Schwartz, Watteville, Uoste,
SalviatI, Saf raoo, Waban.
CI.IMBERS. Baltimore Belle, Seven Sisters,
Tennessee Belle, Gossard, Marshal Niel, Sol-
faterre. Devoniensis, Laraarque. Perle. Richard-
son, also Queen Scarlet, Soupert, Chatelard,
Pernet, Kuster, Mignonette, and other varieties.
Quality of Stock Guaranteed
PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED.
Send for Quotation on your Own Selection.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
Dayton, Ohio-
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prices, should not be allowed to pass into the
hands of anyone outside the trade. From
several complaints which have readied us, it is
apparent that some of our friends allow their
customers to look over the paper and obtain
quotations which they have no right to, injuring
business. A word to the wise is suflBlcient.
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issue up to Thursday nitjht in each week and
we cannot gurantee insertion of anything re-
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please send in copy as early in the week as pos-
sible so that it will receive the best attention.
Correspondents.
The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
p. Welch 2 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
E. C. Rbineman . .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Seidkwitz Annapolis, Md.
Q. W. Oliver.. .Botanic Gardens, U ash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Dunlop Toronto, Ont.
Wai/eeb WiLSHiBE Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N . Y.
JohnG. Esler Saddle Kiver, N.J.
Caldwell the \V00DSMAK...Evergreeu, Ala.
D. HONAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. LiTTLEjOBN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokneb, Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. ScuTT Milwaukee, Wis.
EoGENE H. Michel St, Louis, Mo.
J AS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott Traveling Representative.
B. G. Gillett ...Cincinnati, O.
David Rust, 7U Chestnut St., Philadelpliia, Pa.
These gentlemen are also a^^thorized to receive Ad
vertiaemente and Subscriptions.
Contents.
PAGE
American Association oFNimsERrMRN . 485
Aquatics at Clifton. N. J 494
Books received 484
Carnation Hust 493
Catalogues Received 484
Changes in business 492
Convention Exhibition, The (Illus.) . . 485
Correspondence :
Price of Cut Flowers in Toronto— Export-
ins Palms to Europe— A Worthy Appeiil 493
Coltural department:
Rosea 492
Cut Flower Prices 496
FLOWER Shows and public Parks, The
Influence oj? 433
Foreign Notes 494
New York Florists' Club 486
Orchid Growers' Calendar , .' . .493
OxALis, Winter-Flowering .... 490
Seed Case, a Revolving (lllus.) . . .492
Seed Trade Report 484
Trade Notes :
Buffalo 484
Ottowa, Ont 4S5
Richmond, Ind 48fi
Brooklyn, New York. Philadelphia . . 48S
Baltimore, Boston, Milwaukee. Pittsburg,
St. Louis, Toronto J89
Clnciunati, Houston, Tex 490
Chicago, Worcester, Mass 491
Kingston, N. Y., Lancaster, O., Mt. Vernon,
N. Y 494
Nevada, Mo., St. Paul 497
The appeal we publish from the Univer-
sity Settlement Society of New York, a
nota,ble association for well doing, is one
to which florists and nurserymen can well
afford to respond. It takes but a few
minutes to pick and ship a basket of
flowers that might otherwise he left to
wither ingloriously, and the amount of
good the gift may accomplish is incalcul-
able, for to these poor sick ones who never
see the country and seldom even the parks,
flowers are a powerful agency for good,
and tone up both the moral and physical
forces.
New York,
The Market.
The cut flower business remains in
the dormant state in which it was reported
last week ; the season having apparently
ended somewhat abruptly and prema-
turely. As a wholesaler puts it, "the
market just at present resembles that of
July and August." The outlook is not
encouraging, though Decoration Day and
school commencements may tend to infuse
some life into the existing lethargic state
of affairs. Fewer roses have been received
this week, but that fact has in no way
helpedthecondition of themarket, and roses
continue to sell for from S3 to $5 per 1,000 ;
Beauty ranging from two cents each to $3
per dozen. The commission men can
quote no steady prices on account of the
dullness of trade, as they have to make the
most of the situation, selling for whatever
figure can be obtained. Lilac is not so
filentiful this week and has eased the out-
et for roses and carnations a little. Ordi-
nary varieties of the latter are very abun-
dant and small in size, and have to be dis-
posed of at from 13.50 to S5 per thousand.
Corn flowers, which informeryears used to
be largely in demand, find slow sale this
season ; campanulas are being readily
taken up. Pseonies, the red varieties, are
arriving in quantities, but the call for
them is slight. Deutzias and spirteas are
plentiful, as also are smilax and aspara-
gus. Sweet peas are also in abundance,
selling at five cents a bunch.
Several of the wholesale and retail men
are making preparations for their vaca-
tions; the majority seem to be bent on
"fishing trips."
Frank D. Hunter, 57 W. 30th st., will
make extensive alterations in his new
store; two bay windows are already decided
on, and other improvements are in contem-
plation.
James Pukdt is well satisfied with his
location at W. 43d st. Just now he is hand-
ling some good La France and the newer
varieties of carnations, such as Edna
Craig, Dr. Smart and Eliz. Reynolds.
Aronnd ToTm,
The retail men strongly complain of
the season's business. A Broadway florist
likened himself to a restless bear, pacing
the floor of his store in order to while away
the hours of the day.
Theo. J, Lang, since he started in 6th
ave. a short time ago, has met with fair
success. At present the laying out of gar-
dens provides him with sufficient work.
Pelletier has opened a new store at the
northwest corner of 33d st. and Broadway.
Wm. H. Elliott, of Brighton, Mass.,
was in town this week. Mr. Elliott says
his business and profits this year have
eclipsed those of former years, in spite of
the depression.
Louis H. Schaefer, who has been with
F. E. McAllister as salesman for the past
ten years, has gone into business with
Chas. Schwake, 404 E. 34th st.
The first free distribution of flowers this
season by the Moderation Society was
made last Saturday afternoon to the resi-
dents in the neighborhood of Paradise
Park, the Five Points and in the slums of
the adjoining districts. The society will
accept contributions of flowers for the pur-
pose of distribution at its office, No. 21
Park row.
Hermann Rolker, late of August
Rolker & Sons, has opened an office at 218
Fulton St., room 3, and will act as agent
for various florists' specialties. Just now
he is handling among other things Francis'
metal stemming pomts, useful devices to
the retailer, obviating the use of tooth-
picks and wire. They are made of solid
brass, in sizes to flt small and large stem-
med flowers. Mr. Rolker has the sole
agency for this article. A new glaziers*
point (i^raucis') is also considertd an im-
provement ; it is so consiructed that when
once inserted in the sash it remains there
as long as the wood lasts.
The Park Department has appealed to
the public through the daily press to assist
them in protecting the flowers in the
various parks, more especially in Central
Park, from vandals. This trouble, which
occur'1 every Spring, is increasing, and it
seems impossible to stop it except by plac-
ing an officer at every spot where
flowers appear. Frequent arrests have
been made, but it appears that the police
justices are very lenient with the des-
poilers, seeming to voice their sentiment
that the flowers are public property. It is
thought that the imposition of fines would
help stop the practice. The law permits a
fine as high as $50. The depredators do not
come from the poorer classes altogether ;
several arrests are reported to have been
made of people who have stopped their
carriages to get out and pick flowers.
Nurse girls are also a serious source of
trouble in this line.
Has the scarcity of flowering plants in
the parks anything to do with this con-
dition of affairs, prompting a desire to pos-
sess those that really are seen ; or is the
bump of furtiveness more highly devel-
oped in New Vork's gentry, nurse maids
and others than in those of other cities ?
To provide more seats for visitors to the
park, allowing them to rest thereon and
admire the flowers, would tend to lessen
the spoliation and also that restlessness
which is a prelude to theft. Most people
would feel a certain diffidence in taking
flowers right before the eyes of onlookers.
The throwing open of the greensward to
the public would also remove them from
the locations of the flowering shrubs that
border the walks ; it would please the
multitude and take them away from
temptation.
Brooklyn.
The florists in the vicinity of Greenwood
cemetery are now very busy with their
Spring planting. The extreme dry
weather has entailed extra labor in water-
ing ; and as this cemetery consists of 700
acres, and the plots to which the florists
have to attend are scattered all over that
area, the heavy work in that direction may
be more readily imagined than told. The
water has all to be carted to the various
locations. The bulbs which were set out
in the Fall have all been taken up, and
their places are being filled with gerani-
ums, alyssum and heliotrope. Coleus and
the various varieties of alternantheras are
principally used for bordering. The value
of the tulip as a cemetery plant seems to
be on the wane, owing to the shortness of
its season of bloom; more especially dur-
ing hot Springs like the present. This
year tulips have given plot owners consid-
erable dissatisfaction. The soil in Green-
wood is a sandy loam ; the bulbs are placed
in the ground about three inches deep, and
afterwards mulched with a covering of
horse manure, which is considered to have
a very beneficial effect on the flowers. The
hyacinths, which made their appearance
earlier in the season, escaped the dry spell
which so despoiled the look of the tulip
beds.
A. Wollmers has bis bedding stock in
elegant condition ; some bushy plants of
Alternanthera P. major being especially
noticeable. He grows Plumbago capensis
largely and finds it useful as a decorative
plant for plots ; the pots being plunged in
the soil. It bears its lavender-blue flowers
all through the Summer.
Jas. Shanley continues to get a fair
share of cemetery work, and, like the
others, is very busy at present. He, un-
fortunately, has been confined to his bed,
suffering from an attack of erysipelas in
the left leg, during the past week or two,
but is now around again.
Chas. Kromeach has a large amount of
cemetery work to attend to. He has also
been busy making up funeral pieces. Some
well grown geraniums and cannas were
noticed ; as also a good collection of other
bedding stock. Mr. Krombach has
erected two new houses in the stead of
those burned down in February, newly
piped them, and heated them by Scollay
boilers, besides renovating his older houses
and otherwise increasing his facilities.
The greenhouses of John Condon and
Jas. Weir, Jr. & Sons, located near the
cemetery entrance, are the scenes of
greatest activity. Their various stocks
are in good shape. The same may be said
of those of Philip Zeh & Son, Henry
Weber, Jr., and P. K. Riely.
Transient trade in this locality is not
very brisk at present. Decoration Day is
looked forward to as creating an improve-
ment in that line.
Julius H. Zschorna, DeKalb ave., re-
ports funeral work as unpreeedentedly
large. Trade otherwise is rather slow.
J. Austin Shaw, Fulton st., never had a
bigger week than last— receptions, plant
trade and funeral work were very active.
Mr. Shaw had the decorations for Dr.
Talmage's anniversary services at the
Tabernacle, extending over eight days,
and nis magnificent collection of palms
and other plants used on that occasion
perished in the flames which razed that
beautiful structure on Sunday forenoon
last. The loss sustained by Mr. Shaw
amounts to several hundreds of dollars.
Such are life's vicissitudes.
The cut flower trade continues on the
decline. Plant trade is now lively. Prices
this year are, in some cases, a little lower
than last year. The cut was necessary in
order to meet the times.
Philadelphia.
Market Notes.
It really appears that the Summer
season has come much earlier this year, as
the cut fiower trade has become very
quiet. Flowers are plentiful and prices
have kept low. Beauty bring $2 to $3 per
dozen, according to quality ; Bride, Mer
met and La France are now quoted at $5 :
Perle, S3 and $4 ; there seems to be more
demand for these just now and more could
be used ; Niphetos bring $2. These are
mostly used for funeral work. Carnations
sell at from 75c. upwards; pink has been
somewhat scarce. The fakirs have been
selling fairly good carnations at 10c. a
dozen. Sweet peas go at 50c. per hundred;
separate colors bring more. Smilax, 20c.;
valley, $4, and is being called for, the out-
door crop did not last so long this season.
Paeonies have appeared and bring $1 per
hundred. Centaurea cyanus is also around
in many colors but does not sell very well.
Yellow daisies sell very good and more
could be used.
The Ketail Trade.
The retail stores are rather quiet.
H. H. Battles supplied most of the flow-
ers for the four-in-hand coaches that took
part in the annual parade of Coaching
Club on Monday. He also had a large
order this week for a wedding in New
York city.
H. Graham & Son again showed their
artistic hand on Monday last by decorat-
ing the dining-room for the annual dinner
of the Coaching Club. Dogwood blossoms
were largely used, while on the table were
designs of carriage wheels and other ap-
propriate things.
Several of the stores were very busy on
Tuesday making up designs for the Deck-
ert funeral, some of which were very elabo-
rate.
It may interest many readers to know
that the old time greenhouses on John
Dick's place are at last being demolished.
Mr. Dick now has the place back on bis
hands again. He has, I understand,
turned the management of most of his
property over to his daughter.
Sam'l Bunting, 58th and Elmwood ave.
Intends substituting steam for hot water
on his place this Winter.
The growers of bedding plants seem to,
be disposing of their stock very satisfac-
torily. Prices are low and have been cut
badly by some of the Jersey growers.
Mme. Crozy cannas in 5-inch pots, were
selling at 10c. each ; and verbenas at 4c.
These were all plants in bloom.
I saw the other day a fine batch of calce-
olarias, fancy varieties, grown by Tustian
& Bastian. The seed was sown last Aug-
ust and no especial care given beyond the
plants being kept shaded. They have
grown well and are now in full bloom, and
sell very good. The seed, Mr. Tustian tells
me, was obtained from Henry A. Dreer,
being some of the same strain as the plants
exhibited in Chicago by this firm were
raised from. It would pay florists to
think of these old time flowers; they sell
well after a few years' absence from the
market.
Joseph Heacock is still cutting lots of
good roses. Bride and Mermet are his
leading varieties. Meteor has done very
well with him, and having been grown in
a house by itself has proven a success.
Wootton has also been grown with success,
yet not many growers appear to hold on to
this rose now. Mr. Heacock has faith in
Testout yet, believing that it should be ex-
perimented with in order to find out how
it can be grown with success. Mr. H. be-
lieves in planting new stock each year.
The affairs of Dingee & Conard Co., of
West Grove, are reported to have passed
into the hands of a receiver. I learn that
this is not really a failure ; matters have
not gone smoothly with different members
of the firm for some time, and this step is
really taken toward winding up the pres-
ent company and looking to a reorganiza-
tion of a new one. David Rust.
The F^lorist's Exchange.
489
Baltimore.
Tht Clnl).
In spite of the tact that this is one
of the busiest times of the year a goodly
number of the members were present at
the last meeting. The question box, as
usual, brought out some interesting mat-
Is it honest to sell budded roses without
telling the would-be buyer that they are
budded ? One of the members thought if
the would-be buyer asked if they were
budded, he should be so informed ; but if
no questions were asked none need be an-
swered. Another member was of opinion
that this question must be settled in one s
own mind, as it depends whether or not
his business will suffer by misrepresenta-
Can hanging baskets be furnished at 29
cents with a profit ? This question arose
from the fact that a dry goods house of
this city was offering baskets filled at that
price. Some of the members thought, that
judging from the baskets seen at the dry
goods store, the greatest loser in the
transaction would be the man who bought
the hanging basket.
What is the best time to propagate car-
nations to have marketable plants by
Spring ? The answer was in September or
October. . .
What are the best six beddmg varieties
of geraniums ? Mrs. Massey , La Favorite,
General Hancock, E. G. Hill, La Piolet,
Double General Grant, Queen of the West.
Notes.
The Cactus Club will begin the
publishing of a journal devoted to the in-
terests of the cactus ; the first issue will
appear on July 1. , , i,. »
A lady wrote to the dry goodshouse that
sold the 29 cent hanging baskets asking if
they could not send some one up to dig
the garden
for her.
:
Pittsburg.
Marliet Notes.
Cut flower trade is extremely dull,
with lots of stock of good quality coming
' in daily, which the growers seem to be able
to dispose of readily, but the retailers are
not so fortunate. Prices are low enough
to suit any one, especially in the markets,
where fine roses are sold at fifty cents per
dozen ; carnations, 25 cents ; sweet peas,
15 and 20 cents. Smilax has advanced a
little in price not being so plentiful as it
was. There is plenty of outdoor valley, of
which C. HorrMETEK has some very fine
sprays, grown in cold frames, and finds
ready sale for them, but at a low figure.
PsBonias and other outdoor flowers of
several sorts are to be seen.
Plant trade is not what it should be at
this time, and the growers are not any too
well pleased with the outlook. Decoration
Day is near at hand when the bulk of the
plants should be disposed of, and prices
generally take a tumble afterwards. There
are more bedding plants offered for sale
than ever before, andpricesare low enough
with the chances of still getting lower if
trade does not brighten up a little. Good
blooming four inch pot geraniums which
sold at 15 cents apiece in the beginning of
other seasons, are offered this year at 10
cents, and the price per dozen is also less
than formerly.
Passing along some of the flower .'Stands
in the Allegheny market last week the
following prices were asked for blooming
heliotrope, 3i inch pots, 5c. a piece ; pe-
tunia, same size pots, 5c.; geraniums, 8c.,
two for 15c.; fuchsias, 4 inch pots, lOc; but
these are not the prevailing prices through-
out the markets, as some of the larger
growers get better figures.
Ebnst Ludwig has taken another stand
in the Allegheny market.
The last Club meeting was poorly at-
tended, not even a quorum being present,
and none of the oflBcers, as President Ran-
dolph and Secretary E. Ludwig were both
on the sick list, but have since been able
to attend to their business.
The next meeting takes place Tuesday,
May 22, and should be well attended, as
two essays are to be read, and the report of
the committee who were to see the direc-
tor of Public Works in regard to holding a
flower show in the Pbipps conservatories,
will be ready.
The Phipps conservatories have a very
fine and attractive show of rhododendrons
and calceolarias at present, and some fine
blooms of water lilies are to be seen in the
aquatic house. The Victoria regia in the
large basin is doing remarkably well, hav-
ing leaves of six feet or over in diameter.
The tree ferns have made a fine growth
and will make a much better show than
they did last year at the World's Fair.
E. C. Reineman.
Boston.
Market Notes.
There is a slight change for the
better in the cut flower market ; but still
an over supply of stock. The best selling
varieties are headed by carnations for
which there is a fair demand and good
stock can be easily sold at a profit.
With the exception of a very few varie-
ties roses bring very poor returns, espe-
cially Gontier, Mermet and Bride. The
exceptions are brunner, which is selling
better now than for some weeks past, and
some choice Bridesmaid and Kaiserin.
The demand for Meteor is also improving ;
so is the quality. Probably the best stock
of this popular bloom seen here this sea-
son, is now being cut by Lawrence Cotter.
Roses in general are not quite up to the
standard ; but the crop is getting better.
The quantity of out-door Spring flowers
which has yearly handicapped our com-
mercial growers at Decoration Day, has
almost entirely passed this year^ and this
fact should prove a benefit in the next few
weeks of trade. Spirsea, gillyflower, val-
ley, sweet peas and other Spring varieties
from the greenhouse bring small profits.
Round About Tottd.
Galvin BeOS., who have for many years
rented a store on Commonwealth ave. ,
under Hotel Vendome, as a branch of
their extensive business, must vacate that
place on an early date. To carry on a
mercantile business on this avenue is con-
trary to the restrictions contained in the
deed of the land from the commonwealth
and the Board of Harbor Commissioners
decided recently that a florist ettabllsh-
ment was a mercantile concern and there-
fore would have to go.
Some very good prices were obtained at
the auctions lately. A lot of geraniums of
mixed varieties brought $8 to $12 per hun-
dred at HATCH'S store on Pearl street;
several hydrangeas of exceptional girth
and bloom also brought a handsome figure.
N. P. McCabtht, on Hawley St., reports
spirited bidding and extra good prices in
general.
J. Newman &SoNShave opened a branch
at the Quinoy Market for the sale of fiower-
ing plants and are doing a first-class trade.
L. H. Fostek, of Dorchester, has devoted
nearly all his houses to bedding plants
this year as an experiment. His stock in-
cludes nearly all the pcpular varieties
with a large number of hydrangeas as a
leader.
Hugh Dickson, of Belfast, Ireland, and
W. S. Allen, representing F. E. McAllis-
ter, New York, were in the city last week.
F. W.
Milwaukee.
Everybody who is in the smallest way
engaged in the fiower business in Milwau-
kee wonders what became of all the stock
sold on Saturday last, the 12th. Rough
calculations show that there were more
roses and carnations sold in the city on
that day than on any day .for years past.
Every dealer in the city had an immense
stock and all sold out by Sunday noon.
Roses were ordered for Saturday's trade
by the thousands, and carnations in like
number; but notwithstanding this the
stock was about exhausted by noon. A
low estimate is that 40,000 carnations and
roses were sold by the leading retailers on
Saturday, while the smaller dealers also
handled a large quantity.
Prices ruled low, and that is probably
the reason stock went off so rapidly. Car-
nations were sold at 15 cents a dozen, in
some instances two dozen for 25 cents,
while roses ranged from 25 to 75 cents a
dozen. At these prices the stock was first-
class, but the growers did not make much
out of it. Roses could be bought in thou-
sand lots at $15 to $20, and carnations from
$6 to 17.50.
On Monday prices took a skyward fiight
and were strong at $3 for roses and 75c. to
$1 for carnations. Indications are that re-
tail prices will not rule so low next Satur-
day.
'There has not been much funeral work
lately, and when that is the case the re-
tailers do not feel in the best of spirits.
There was some talk of one of the large
dry goods houses embarking iu the' cut
flower business, but so far nothing definite
has been heard of it. Milwaukee fiorists
so far have escaped competition of this
sort, but it is not unlikely that it will
come soon. The fakir does not do much
harm at present, but he is strictly in evi-
dence and manages to get rid of a fair
quantity of stock. Last Saturday boys
were buying carnations at the retail places
and selling them on the street with a fair
profit.
The Whitnall Floeal Company has
put a new wagon into service.
Some extra fine and large tulips are
being brought in by Mr. Mann, of White-
fish Bay. They are of exceptional size and
well grown, but really do not command
the price they should. Mr. Mann, while
not a professional florist, has some good
results with what he plants.
Mr. Zepnick, of Bay View, who sells at
the market, has been disposing of a num-
ber of fine Magna Charta and Jacq. roses
lately. He was about the only florist in
the vicinity who had any of these this
Spring and he has secured good prices for
them.
The plant business this Spring seems to
have located itself in every grocery store
in the city, as nearly every one who deals
in groceries has a line of plants. This
naturally draws away much of the trade
from the florists, and they are wondering
where it will end. The thoughts of the
grocers if the floristswould sell sugar, etc.,
would be quite interesting, Ipresume.
W. S. S.
St. Louis.
It is hotter now than it was in August,
1893, during the florists' convention in St.
Louis. All of the visitors to the city will
very well remember what the mercury
told them about that time.
Club Matters.
The Florists' Club had a meeting
last Thursday at which the routine busi-
ness principally was transacted. The Ex-
hibition Committee reported in several
matters pertaining to the coming exhibi-
tion. The Shaw prizes for cut flowers,
which had been at first construed as being
entirely independent of our rules requiring
the flowers to be grown by exhibitors,
have been declared open only to growers,
the only restriction which is taken notice
of is, that the exhibitor is to be a member
of the Club. For all the prizes of the Club
the exhibitor must either be a member or
pay the equivalent of the annual dues.
For all the Shaw prizes, however, these
annual dues need not be paid.
J. M. Jordan reported as the committee
delegated to attend the funeral of the de-
parted M. A. Hunt, and gave an impres-
sive description of the occasion.
At the Tower Grove Park and in Shaws'
Garden they are now busily engaged plant-
ing out the flower beds and placing the
groups of large specimen palms for which
these two places aie famous. A number
of large canna beds will be an attractive
and novel addition to the usual bedding
done in Tower Grove Park.
The Atees Floeal Co. have purchased
the business of the Pechmann Floral Co.,
together with the stand and flxtures, and
contemplate running both their present
location and this newly acquired one in
the future.
Mr. NeubkAHDT, representing F. R.
Pierson Co., was around talking Chas.
Henderson canna and Lilium Harrisii. He
says he has no trouble in selling goods, but
my mind, being not enough counter room.
The walls are almost covered with beauti-
ful bevelled mirrors, the balance being
frescoed in the best style. The decora-
tions were carried out regardless of cost
and are a credit both to the artist and
proprietor.
The floral part was equal to the oc-
casion. The base of the window was filled
with nice plants of Adiantum cuneatum
and A. gracillimum, and above them were
grand vases of cut roses, fine blooms on
long stiff stems each variety by itself,
making a splendid show. Strings of
smilax draped the window and on them
were fine blooms of Cattleya Mossiae and
C. Mendelii, some of the latter being ex-
ceptionally large. A large vase of Harrisii
lilies in one corner produced a fine effect.
The ice-box is a very handsome glass
fronted affair ; it was filled with roses.
Nothing was sold on the opening day,
but over four thousand roses were given
away to the guests. The interior of the
store was decorated with long strings of
milax, cut Cattleyas and fine cut tulips,
while on every hand were handsome
palms, orchids, hydrangeas and other
seasonable plants. The pots were covered
with some dainty white material that a
lady or a dry goods clerk could name bet-
ter than your correspondent, many of
them being tied with a broad ribbon of de-
licate color that was quite in harmony
with the surroundings.
As this is by far the most elaborate affair
in our line in Toronto, opinion is much
divided as to whether or not it will pay ;
the general opinion is that it will, if the
price obtained for stock sold be in keeping
with the beauty and style of the store.
There are five other fiorists' stores within
three hundred yards, so the field is well
filled and competition is likely to be very
keen for a while, especially as most of the
others have been established for some
time. T. MANTON.
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Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
AepovaEUs— Pafje 497, col. 3, 4.
when he tells a possible purchaser in these
hard times that he can do the goods better
than any one else, the first question asked
him is, " Can't you do a little better for
us ?" It is truly wonderful how with the
popularity and consumption of an article
the price, in place of rising, seems to be
proportionately lower as the process of
production keeps pace with the increased
consumption. A few years ago, within
the memory of the youngest, almost, in
our business, 7 to 9 Lilium Harrisii were
cheap at $15 per hundred. They are down
now so that the product of such bulbs sells
often for far less.
Toronto.
Trade in cut flowers has not been very
good since my last notes. There appears
to be a great deal of stock sold but the
prices are so low that there is not much
proflt. There is an increasing demand for
hardy plants and a great many trees and
shrubs have been planted this Spring.
The trade for bedding out plants has
started earlier this year than I have ever
known it to do, and is getting quite lively.
There appears to be a good demand for the
new cannas and all the old standard bed-
ding plants. Hydrangeas, heliotropes and
stocks do not fetch as good prices as for-
merly, but in spite of the general shortness
of money I think we will have a good
Spring trade.
Opening of a New Store.
John H. Dunlop opened his splen-
did new store at No. 5 King St., W., on
Friday, May 11, and it was crowded from
early morning until late at night. The
opening had been well advertised, Mr. D.
having sent out some eight hundred invi-
tations to customers and friends, and as
all brought friends with them, between
four and five thousand people passed in
and out of the doors during the day.
The store is as handsome an one as I
have ever seen, the decorations and fit-
tings being very fine, the only defect to
Beffouia— Pa^e4S5. col
3.4.
BookN, Maenz
411, col. 1; p. 491,
Builillnc LHnterial
p. 495, col. 1, " " ■
Rulbn nail
483, col. I
■I. 4; p. 493, col.
-Papa 482, col. 3; p.
, col. 1, 2; p. 494, col. .1.
Etc.-Page 494, col. 3, 4;
1. 2; p. 492, col. 1, 2;
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clery— fage 48a,
paM«; p. 483, col. 4: p. 486, col.
49(1, col. 1; p. 497. col.
OiirvBantbeinmn-PaKe 483, col. 4; p. 487. col. 1,
-"3, col. 4.
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■p. 491, coLl,2. 3 4; p. 497, col. 1; p. 4fti. col. 1.2. 3.
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485, col. 4; p. 498, col. 3.
Healliiu Apparatus— Page 485, col. 3; p.
col. 1. 2, 3, 4.
lloIlyliockB— Page 484. col. 1; p. 490. col. 1.
Hvdranirea— Page 490. col. 4; p. 493. col. 3. 4.
ticlfles and FuuelcideH— Title page; l
MiBceiraneoUB Stocit— Page 483. col. 3.4; p. 4f
col. 4: p. 486. col. 4; p. J90, col, 3; p. 493, col.
4; p. 497, col. 3, 4.
II— Page 493, col. 3. 4.
-Page 486.
phs-Pai.
-Page 491, col. 2.
Page 491, col. 4.
91. col. 2.
Page 491. col.
Title page;
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ICastic \Vorl«— Title Page
col. 1. 2; p. 487, col. 2, 3, 4;
p. 490, col. 1, 3, 4; p. 497, col. 3, 4; p. 498, col. 1, 2, <
491, col. 1,2.
d»— Title I'aee; p. 482, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 483, col. 3,
4; p. 490. col. 1,3.
i I kaline— Page 491, col.^.
milax— Page 466, col, C *; P- 487, col. 3; p. 490,
col. 4; p. 497, col. 3, 4.
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2 Points- Page 491, col. 3, 4.
. jlpleinentK, etc.- Page 487, col. 2,3; p.
491,001.3.4; p. 495, col. 1.2.
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liitlnfc Appni-atua.— Page 194, co),
col. 1. 2, 3. 4.
lenas- Page 485, col. 4: p. 497, col. 3.4.
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Its- Page 492, col. 1.
495. col. 4.
490
TKtE^ F^I.OPJTST'« T^-JroT^ATSTGE.
HOLLYHOCKS
Large plants to color, §6 00 per 100.
ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth. N. J.
WHEW WflrriNQ MENTION THE FtQRIST'S EXCHANGF
10,000 CYCLAMEN,
Extra Strong Healthy Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
KECEIVED FIRST PREMIUM
For our Cycliimen at last New York
Fall Show.
Per 1000, $50.00 I Per 100, $6 00
Colors, Dark Red. Red, Pink, White,
wilh Ued Eve.
Also the Grand Pure While MOKT BI.ANC.
Cash with order. Or will BxeluiiiBe foi- Gar-
field. Daybreak or Scott rooted Carnations.
Sample free on application.
LEHNIG & WIHNEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
FRESH
PALM
JUST ARRIVBD.
Areca Lutescens, $6.00 per 1000
Cocos Weddeliana, 7.00 "
J. ROEHRS,
Carlton Hill, N. J.
CHOICE FLORISTS STOCK
I4in., $4.00 and 8.10 per ICO.
' " ' " i-forfloriata
10.
, from 2«lM., *2.50perl00!
-- - .ipla
in.ilOII I>r
luiLi
6 00t
100
2« I
i In.,
in.ilOII nrncicii
$5 Oil and J3 1,0 per _,
1II0,UU0 Colens, all the leading varieties, from
2!^ and 3!^ In.. S3.00 and 85.00 per lOOl $25.00 and
$IUOO per 10(0.
SUOO SalviaSpleuileiis, .'ti^in., $5 00 per ICO,
, $4 00 F
ed, lead-
for flor-
10,UU0 Clir;
1 0,000 'siuMnicrlflowerinB Ro
in.. $10,011 per 100.
lO.UOO Cobea Scnnilriis, from 3 and IJ4
$4.00 and $6 OO per 100.
Also a large variety of Summer Klnwer
Plants in large quantities, liiperal dlacimuts
large orders. Cars to Greenhouses from 92d Si
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
Flashins & Steinway Aves., LONH ISLAND CITI
WHEW WRrriNG WFWThCK TMF FtOR' g-» .? ■<r;^»Dl^t.--
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSANGEANA—A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2}4 inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all tlie ferns, $6 00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plantsin 2}£ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2^^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA. PA.
YOU can sell youi- stirplus stock at good
prices tlirougli a card in AMERICAN
GARDENING. It wiU only cost yoii 15
cents per line of eiglit words.
Houston, Texas.
Much interest has been manifested thi.s
jvar iQ the proposed chrysanthemum show
to be held here next November. Many of
the flower growers who have never used
any special pains toward the cultivation
of this plant, have supplied themselves
with plants of choicest varieties, and are
beginning to cultivate according to the
Hdvanced methods.
Galveston, San Antonio and Sherman
are already making preparations for their
local shows. It has been generally under-
stood by several of the leading growers
that suitable prizes will be offered for all
kinds of excellence in culture.
Mr. J. J, Crusman,of Clai-ksville, Tenn.,
the leading chrysanthemum grower of the
South, is giving a helping hand by offering
three prizes.
Cincinnati.
The monthly meeting of the Ciocinnati
Florists' Society was held May 12, Presi-
dent B. P. Cutchell in the chair.
A vote of thanks was tendered the
American Florist Co. for a copy of their
new trade directory.
Mr. Wm. Murphy, one of our largest
carnation groweis, favored the Society
with a very interesting paper entitled
"My Trip to the Golden Gate."
Mr. R. Witterstetter moved that a com-
mittee be appointed to see to the decora-
tion of Mrs. Holroyd's grave on Decoration
Day, as an appreciative token for her mu-
nificent gift of the floral market to the
city.
Immediately after the meeting they ad-
jonrned to a side room, where a nice lunch
WHS provided.
The stand holders in the market are now
paying their rents for the coming year,
and all express themselves with being
more than pleased with the trade they are
having.
During the past week trade with the
retail stores has been very dull, and, of
course, this makes business dull for the
commission merchants, but the future now
looks more encouraging. Several local
events will occur, at which a great many
flowers will, it is expected, be used.
Sweet peas, carnations and roses are
abundant in this market, and are selling
at low prices.
On Wednesday the writer called on
Walter J. Gray, of College Hill, who is the
largest miscellaneous cut flower grower
near Cincinnati. Tlie houses, each 221 feet
long, are worthy of special mention, one
containing Beauty roses now in full bloom
with splendid foliage and flowers, planted
in solid beds. The other house contains
single and double stocks and is one mass
of bloom. The balance of his plant, which
is very large, is devoted principally to
Bride, Mermet, and Perle. The average
daily cut of roses from this place is over
one thousand. E. G. GiLLETT.
The board of trustees of the German
Protestant cemetery, on Walnut Hills,
tias decided that no lot holder be per-
mitted to bring any florist into the ceme-
tery to plant flowers, that work to be done
by the sexton.
Winter Flowering Oxalis.
These are admirable plants for the win-
dow garden, where they can have full, free
sunshine, and it is folly to undertake to
grow them elsewhere, as they will not blooni
in the shade. The best varieties for Winter
blooming are O. cernua, a clear canary yel-
luw, the flowers being produced freely in
large clusters. This is worth all the other
varieties combined. O. Bowii is remarkable
for its large leaves and large, bright rosy-
purple flowers, that are freely produced for
a few weeks, but it does not keep in flower
nearly as long as O. cernua, the plants of
which will afford a mass of bloom from Jan-
uary to April.
Our notice of these bulbs at this time is to
explain the causes of disappointment in
their flowering, which is very common. Peo-
ple cannot understand why bulbs that can
be made to do so well so frequently do
poorly. The reason is a simple one. The
bulbs usually offered for sale are imported
from Holland, and, in order to ship them
with other bulbs, they are taken up when
the plants are in flower, and the bulbs are
neither half-grown nor half-ripened. These
bulbs should be grown either in Bermuda or
Florida, where they can have a long season
of growth, and ripen in time for sale with
other Winter flowering bulbs. They would
be better if grown in our greenhouses in
Winter and ripened ofE in June, but this
would make them cost too much for general
use.
THE date on address slip will tell you
exactly when your subscription ex-
pires. Renew in good season.
ORACeA - INDIVIDiSA.
Large fine plants, out of 8
Inch pots, 3 feet high, $9.00
per dozen. Address
J, KftDLETZ, «ox 170, 1
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA.
Large Stocky Plants, 2 to 3 ft. high, S3.00
per dozen; 3 ft. high, S>3.00 per dozen.
HYDRANGEAS.
Pinkand White, Sinch pots.fineshape S3, 00
per dozen ; 6 inch pots, SS.OO per dozen.
KOSE BUDS of Mermets, Brides and Perles,
S3.00 per 100, sent O. O. D.
GEORGE H. BENEDICT, Torkville, N. T.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
JBST EEOZIVM-
FRESH SEEDS
Gocos Weddeliana, I Latania Borbonica,
$10,00 per lOOO. I $4..S0 per lOOO.
Order at once.
W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.O.
AfHEN WRITING MENTION THF FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
plunts, $3.00 per doz.; $33.1)0 per 100; strong- heavy
plants, home grown, leading kinds, $i.00 per
doz., $30.00 per 100.
DAISIES— Snowcrest, also Snowflake, indis-
pensable for spring sales, $3.00 per 100.
SMILAX— StroDR, well hardened aeedllnga, TSc.
per too ; $6.00 per 1000. Free by mail.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, Ills.
FOR EARLY MAY DELIVERY.
pe;ach SEEDI.IKOS
from the seed beds. Green tops, par-
tially hardened, in large supply. Prices
furnished on application. Apply to
MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Del
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIUBS H. DHP9HAIH,
Seedsman, I.OS ANGELES, CAL.
WHENWRrriNGI
rS EXCHANGE
GOOD STOCK
palms;
Decorative Plants I
Norway spruce IJ^ "2 151)
White Hi " I
18 00
14 00
14 00
CHEAP DRAC/ENAS,
Indiyisa, Veitcliii and liitifolia. Fine for Vases.
36 inch to 40 inch high, doz.. |;iOO: 2 doz. for $5.00.
24 inch to 30 Inch hieh, doz.. $2.50: 2 doz. for $4.00.
Smaller plants lor Baskets. $1.50 per doz.; by the
Metallica, 4 inch pots, strong. $7,C0 per 100-
New Ageratum, Tom Thumb, 4 inch pots, $5.00
per 100.
New Golden leaf liobelin, 2 1-2 inch pots. In
bloom. $0.00 per 100.
A lysBUiii Adiantum, 2 1-2 and 3 in. pota, $3-00
per 100. All Bedding stock on hand very cheap.
PniiHies, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 perlOOO.
I will exchanse for Carnationa and Perle des
JardJDS Roses.
Gash with order.
R. LAUTERBACH, Valley Forge, Pa.
LEMUEL BALL,-
Wissinoming, - - Fhila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
WHEN wnrriMG mention the
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J found in the U. S. We grow } million Roses and million of plants annually. Trade list ,
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PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
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The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and my
perfect system of packing, enables me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PRICE LISTS ON APPIilCATION.
the FLORIST'8 EXCHANGE
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\ FLORISTS
r FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLANTS.
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00,
$1.50 and $2.00 a pair.
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana
$25.00 boxes.
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading mrieties.
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The^ Florist's Exchatstoe.
491
Worcester, Mass.
The Horticultural Society held its May
exhibition on Thursday, May 10. The
season is fully fifteen days ahead of the
average, and the scheduleproved, in coDse-
quence, a misfit. Denys Zlrn^iebel sent in
a fine collection of pansies. Among the
chief prize takers were Edward Hale, for
pansies and tulips ; H, A. Jones, for pelar-
jjoniums and hyacinths; H. F. A. Lange,
for CLitfiowers; H. B. Watts, for geraui
urns. There was also a good display of
fruits and vegetables.
Chicago.
Club Notes.
The regular meeting of the Florists'
Club was held in the new Cut Flower JEx-
change, Wabash ave. Nothing permanent
has yet been decided on as to new rooms.
J. B. Deamud & Co., and Corbrey &
McKellar have both offered room in their
stores ; but it is hoped a home of its own
can be obtained. J. T. Anthony also of-
fered room in his new store on Michigan
avenue, but this is too far out of the way
to be convenient all round. No business
other than routine was transacted.
Superintendent Pettigrew of Lincoln
Park, was present at the meeting. There
is hardly any question but he will be
crowded out now, in a very few days, by
Gov. Altgeld, whoisvery offensively inter-
fering in forcing out, or absolutely throw-
ing out, commissioners in Lincoln and the
west side parks purely for political pur-
poses. Mr. Pettigrew is not likely long to
remain idle, as he has offers in several
directions, far more profitable from a
monetary standpoint, but he loves park
work and Chicago. He even has flattering
offers from certain notable parts in the
country far removed from this city.
Trade Jfews.
There is some improvement over my
last report, partly owing to poor returns ob -
tained by the growers, which have induced
them to send in less flowers, thus easing
the terrible glut. An almost utter ab-
sence of wild fiowers on the streets is no-
ticeable. Roses and carnations being so
cheap the street men apparently see noth
ing in wild or even garden flowers, with
the exception of lilacs, which -are just now
in their season around here.
The Stjnmacher interest in the Kenni-
cott Bros. Co. has been purchased by Mrs.
Pieser, part of whose family has been long
■identified with the firm.
E. S. Calveet, florist, of Lake Forest, is
at the Emergency Hospital of this city un-
dergoing a surgical operation for an ab-
cess, which, however, is not of a serious
character, and he will soon be all right
again.
The World's Fair Oronnds*
At last the main buildings are be-
ing demolished, the work of demolition
starting on the Woman's Building, the
erection of which was first begun and first
finished. There is a strange difference in
appearance now and a year asco. The
grand Columbian avenue, on which were
the noted State buildings of New York,
Philadelphia and others, is a heap of ruins.
Several rugged palm stumps, with
drooping dead leaves, now represent
what once was California's pride. On the
Wooded Island the rose garden is partly
replanted, and looks as though it will be
better than last year. The outer shrub-
bery around the Island is still a feature ;
several groups of the shrubs and trees that
were left are doing well. A bed or two of
rhododendrons wintered fairly well ; the
azaleas excellently so. The pEeonia beds
are budding far better than they did last
year. The grass is now waving in the
breeze, especially where the grand canna
exhibit was such a feature. The Swiss tile
greenhouse and Carmody's "Saints' Rest"
are the only remnants of the greenhouse
exhibits. The boilers are being taken out
of the plant houses, which are now mostly
filled with ordinary bedding plants be-
longing to the World's Pair Floral Com
STRING SMILAX
And other Trailing Plants with
opes, »2.25 fer 1000. 'I'aits. $1.7S
perlOOO. Bill andLi'tler Heads f roni »2.00 i o J3.50
per lOUO. Above ia printed to order. Address
SAMUEL WHITTON, Printer U<lca, N. Y.
PRINTING Lielivered Free at Your
nMi-dflnr Tr.iiveloDe.H. *2.35 t-e '"
Heads
DON'T FUIMIGATE!
USE
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
SO cents a pound.
One pound sufficient fnr 8 gallons of watfr.
2 oz. samples free on receipt of 4 cents for puBtage.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
pany.
i^JMlhAMAAj^
MARSCHUETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
25 &. 25 N. 4ih St, Philadelphia.
Send for Catalogue.
JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,
13 Otis St., off Summer St., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by all leading Florists' Supply Houses.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SNOW RUSTIC^
$7.50 ki. $10 drz. %\l in.
Send for List and Prices.
134 Bank Street,
WATERBURY, CONN.
F. E. MCALLISTER
Speciai Ag-ent,
22 Dey Street, N.Y
nimn
Cane Slakes Cheap.
1 Crate of 3,000, 4 to 7 feet, SO. 00
1 " 1,360, 4 to 7 " 4.00
1 ■' 1,800, 7 to 9 " 7.00
1 " 440, II to 13 " 3.00
„ J 1,300, 9 to 11 I ,. B 50
^ 1 160, 7 to 9 r
Cash witii oi'der.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORfST'S EXCHANGE
BUY
Boston Letters.
Beat and Cheapoat In ihe Market.
\M and 3 inch $3 00 per 100.
Best Script I^etter in the Trorld, S4 a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week''a Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO..
13 Green Street, Boaton, Masa,
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
MamifacturerB of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
LAWN VASES
FOR CASH WITir OKDEK.
17 X 19 s 1 .00 each.
With 19 inch Base 1.50 "
20x23 l.BO "
With 13 inch Uiise 3.35 "
Write for Price List of Standard
Flower Pols, etc.
The best Vase In the marliet for the
money. The lowest prices for Pots,
HII/FINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. T.
AUGtrST KOLKBR & SONS, Ae-ents, 136 & 138
W. 24th Street, New York City,
DECORATION DAY
A.nd its trade is coming! Don't
allow things to go any more
disjointed than must be. You
want to improve over the con-
dition of things you experienced
at Easter. If havn't yet done
so, get a set of
Long's Florists'
Photographs
to help you In waiting on cus-
tomers. Do it now ! Address
for catalogue
DAN'LB. LONG, Publisher.Buffalo. N.Y.
ESTABLISH £D
8 66.
W. G. KRIGK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.
For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHAMGE
By using; one of our binders, which it-
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
ExoHiNGE, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., N.Y,
MANUFACTURED BY
N. STEFFENS __,^
335 EAST 2iy ST. NEW YORK.
THE BEST
1
FERTILIZER
I^OXB EILiOIBISTS
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr. |
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York. •
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMING POINTS.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as flower stem
is entered deep in the moist moss. Made from
solid brass, will not rust, very convenient, saves
valuable time and labor. You can sttm floweis
with these points in one-quarler of the time as
whendone with toothpicks. Will hold a Pansy as
well as a CallaLily. iVlanufactured by the Novel-
ty Point Works in 5 sizes, from Jg to Jj in. diam.
Iiq- S02CES O^ ±000 IFOIl^XSi
Size No. I, (smallest) 60 cts. Size No. 3 80 cts.
Size No. 2 70 cts. Size No. 4 90 cts.
Size No. 5, (largest), per box of 250 points, 32 cts.
For sale by all leading Wholesale Seedsmen and Dealers in Florists' .Supplies.
Samples of all five sizes for trial sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of ]0 cents. Address
HERMANN ROLKER, ROOM 3, 21 8 FuLTON Sr., New York.
GENERAL AGENT FOR AMERICA AND EUROPE.
Pntentcd July 11th, 1898.
492
The> Florist's Exchange
SITUATIONS WANTED. CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Rate, 10 cents per lin
1 words), each i
POSITION as assistant pardener and florist, 8
■yOUNG man, thorouphly experienced in all bran-
^ cties of the retail florist business, accustomed
to managiemeDt of flrst-class store, wishes situiition,
best references, state terms, D. A., "Florists' illx-
change."
1 living. Single 1
with the books <
f the " Florists' Exeha
Address Julius
:;ITUATI0N wanted by young man.ngeSl, Enprliah,
-^ six years experience all branches of green-
talte charee of a
orouphly experieuct ' '
tiona, chrysanthemun
ivorltinff foreman in c
thorouphly experienced ingrowing of i
ferns, bulbs.
s of a flrst-class store. Last four
WlAfTPTI ^y ^ Florist, sioRle, workiiie:
»» xii.> M.-L/MJ man. State at^e, experience
and wages, includinj? biiard. Address
Florist, Box 473, Newport, R. I.
WHEN WR-T>NG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Roses.
All two-inch stock of Bride, Mermet-
Perle, Papa Gontier, Wootton, Brides,
maid, Niphetos and Testout, should be
gone over wnd the best potted up and re-
served for btock for planting tiext month.
Those left can be weeded and moved up
close l)y A handy boy. The plants already
in three-inch pots get weedy as a rule, and
it is best to have them attended to, the
weeds picked out and the plants moved,
American Beauty is now getting long
and you are not ready to plant ; pinch the
tops, it will cause them to break at the
bottoms and they will be ready for plant-
ing as soon as you can get at them. Don't
let them get checked in any way ; keep
them on the move and plant as early as
possible.
Look now to the soil and have it well
mixed. The manure should have been put
up with the sod pile. Add a light
sprinkling of bone meal when chopping up
the sod and turn the whole over together.
Keep the soil dry until you get it in the
houses.
If you are carrying any of your roses
over another year, and unless your glassis
extra good, you will require aslightpfaade
White lead and petroleum I have found
the best mixture for the purpose if put on
with a syringe; it only takes a few min-
utes to cover a house. A. D. Rose.
NOW READY--COIVIPLETE.
JOHNSON'S GARDENERS' DICTIONARY
THE CHEAPEST AND MOST COMPLETE flOBK ETEE ISSUED AT THE PRICE,
NEW AND REVISED EDITION, GREATLY ENLARGED.
This is a thoroughly revised edition of that old standard worlr, "Johnson''s Cottage
GtAKDENERS' DICTIONARY," wbich was first published in 1846, and has now been rewritten
and brought down to date.
The limitation of genera laid down in Bentham and Hooker's "Genera Plantarum" has,
with but few exceptions, been taken a-^ tlie standard. The species are printed in bold
black type, considerably facilitating the work of finding any particular name, and rendering
reference easy.
An important feature of the work is the placing of synonyms alongside the correct name,
instead of in a separate list. Reference has also been made to standard botanical and
horticultural worlis, wliere reliable figures of the plants mentioned can be found, and in some
CUSPS to the places where the species were originally described.
The habitat of each variety is given, together with date of its introduction. The cultural
directions are brief and to the point. Insect foes, diseases and their remedies are fully
described, and figures of some of the former have been gn en.
The Dictionary is issued in eight monthly parts, and the price at which this highly useful
book is issued places it within the reach of all, and no library can be deemed complete without
It. .Price, per part* post-paidf 40 cents, or $3.30 for the complete set. %
" "' THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE, 170 Fulton St.. N. Y.
Tubes for Mailing Plants.
The Mailing Tube does away with all
outside wrapping, saves much time, and
makes a secure package which cannot be
smashed in the mails. It is made of stiff
pasteboard, is light, economical and the
best device that can be secured by the
florist for mailing purposes.
The above cut shows tube closed at
one end by cap which is firmly attached,
the open end to be stopped up with
paper.
Florists are catching on to the idea, and
more Paper Tubes for mailing samples
or small orders will be used this Spring
than ever before. Try a small order.
Sample free on application.
We can supply them in given lengths
at following prices:
Longth
DJnmeKir
100
350
EOO
1000
8 in.
1 in.
$0.50
$1.15
$3.10
$4.00
8 "
IIX"
.60
1.35
3.55
4.80
8 "
.80
1.80
3.40
6.40
8 "
21X"
1.05
2.40
4.45
8.40
8 "
1.30
2.85
5.30
10.00
10 "
.65
1.45
2.65
5.00
10 "
nx"
.75
1.70
3.19
6.00
10 "
1.00
2.25
4.25
8.00
10 "
2H"
1.30
3.00
5.60
10.50
10 "
1.65
3.55
6.65
12.50
12 "
1 "
.75
1.71
8.30
6.00
12 "
liX-
.90
2.05
4.15
7.20
12 "
2 "
1.20
2.70
5.40
9.60
12 "
21/"
1.60
3.55
6.70
12.60
12 "
3 "
1.90
4.25
8.00
15.00
Carnation Rust.
At the January meeting of the Colum-
bus Horticultural Society, Prof. W. A.
Kellerman presented a few notes on the
rust of the carnation (Uromyces caryo-
phyllinus), which he had previously re-
ported as doing a large amount of damage
in the greenhouses of this city and else-
where. So far very little had been accom-
plished in the way of a remedy for the dis-
ease; an opportunity being offered by the
botanical department of the university for
the study of the disease, and the applica-
tion of several fungicides in an experi-
mental way, by the kindness of Mr. Knopf
of the Franklin Floral Co., the experi-
ment was carried on in their houses as de-
tailed below. The house where the work
was done was entirely devoted to carna-
tions, and had become so infested with the
disease that Mr. Knopf was having them
cleared out as not worth the space which
they occupied. One side of the house being
of one variety (Tidal Wave), this was se-
lected as an even and uniform basis for a
good experiment: accordingly this space
was divided into twenty plots, of thirty-
six plants each; so far as could be ob-
served the plots were alike as to size of
plants, number of buds to the plant, pro-
gress of disease, etc.
The plots were sprayed weekly for five
weeks with standard fungicide solutions,
with the exception of those left for check
plots.
After three applications had been made,
a marked difference could be noticed be-
tween the sprayed and the unsprayed
plants, especially in favor of the Bordeaux
mixture.
As soon as the spraying was completed,
an accurate record was begun, both of the
number of flowers cut and of the unopened
buds that are necessarily cut with the
flowers. Thus the records were kept for
five weeks, until the plants had practically
exhausted themselves ; then by averaging
the results of like plots, the three were
considered best which showed the highest
average results; a due respect being given,
however, to the growth and general ap-
pearance of the plants both during treat-
ment and afterwards, for after two appli-
cations had been made, we could see that
the plots sprayed with the copper solutions
were starting a new and vigorous growth ;
this continued with varying degrees until
the close of the experiment.
Following are the figures obtained from
the three plots which gave best results,
arranged according to their respective
values ; the figures given for the unsprayed
are an average of all the check plots :
Flowers. Buds.
Chloride of copper 90 116
Bordeaux mixture 80 120
Sulphide of potassium 80 112
Nothing 60 83
Thus we have found three sprays to be
about equal in efficiency, all showing a
marked increase as compared with the un-
sprayed. The solutions were made up ac-
cording to the following formulas :
Chloride of copper, three ounces to 23
gallons of water.
Sulphide of potassium, two ounces to 23
gallons of water.
Bordeaux mixture:
Copper sulphate, six pounds.
Quick lime, five pounds.
Water, 33 gallons.
In making the first two it was only nec-
essary to dissolve in the required amount
of water ; in --making the Bordeaux mix-
ture the copper sulphate (blue vitrol), is
dissolved in warm water, the lime is
slacked in another vessel, then the two
solutions are mixed thoroughly, stirred
and diluted to the proper strength ; all of
these solutions should be used immedi-
ately.
During the first part of the experiment
we found the Bordeaux objectionable, ow-
ing to the manner that it soiled and dis-
colored the foliage and buds, but when the
spraying had been completed and the
plants made a new growth, this could no
longer be raised as an objection against
spraying with Bordeaux.
In drawing our conclusion regarding
this disease and its management as indi-
cated by these experiments, we desire first
to call attention to the fact that it is im-
possible to exterminate the disease by any
means whatever, when It once has become
established. We must therefore direct
our efforts toward the prevention rather
than the cure of it. In these experiments
the disease has not been destroyed but
only held In check; It should be taken in
hand very early In the life of the plant,
even before leaving the cutting bed.
We recommend spraying with any good
disinfectant like the copper or potassium
salts ; this should be begun early
and continued regularly and thor-
oughly, perhaps every two or three
weeks. We have also found that care-
ful management of the greenhouses
has more effect than anything else ; clear,
dry walks and benches, with fresh soil each
year and good ventilation, with proper
care to avoid draughts.
The system of sub -irrigation is to be
recommended In this case. In a small ex-
periment plot of carnations at the green-
houses of the horticultural department the
disease first made its appearance about the
15th of February, but with the sub-irriga-
tion system and proper ventilation It has
made no headway. By the sub-irrigation
method of watering, the top soil, the air
and the plants themselves are clean and
dry. Under such conditions as these, dis-
ease and decay can make but very little
progress. W. R. BeATTIE.
Ohio State University.
CHANGESJN^CSINESS.
VINCENNES, Ind.— Mrs. W. A. Reiman
has bought out the glass and stock of John
A. Balmer, who goes to Pullman, Wash.,
as horticulturist to the State College there.
With this addition she now has about 11,-
000 feet of glass, most of which is devoted
to growing roses and carnations.
MiDDLETOWN, N. Y.— Geo. S. Belding,
the leading florist here, has opened abranch
on Franklin Square for cut flowers, plants
and funeral work. Mr. Belding reports
business good, and is arranging to add
another house, 24x100, to his plant this
Summer.
i will be quoted ou application. Delivered F. O. B. New York.
We will furnish you with labels to be pasted on these tubes, giving your name,
business address, etc., at the following rates: loo labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, $1.25,
A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. 170 Fulton Street, N.Y.
A Revolving Seed Case.
This article for which a patent has
been obtained by Mr. Alex. Forbes,
of Peter Henderson & Co., Nevr
York, is the handiest of its kind yet
invented, in addition to being a
great economizer of space. The case
is conical in shape, rotating on a
pivot and has seven tiers of com-
partments, which are divided into
54 for vegetable seeds and 36 for
flower seeds, each compartment hold-
ing ten or more packets. The space
at the apex of the cone surrounding
the sign will hold 50 i-pint cartons
of peas, beans and corn. Two brass
rods run in front of each compart-
ment, preventing the packages fall-
ing out. A rubber band runs paral-
lel with the rods, and between it and
the latter the seed packets are placed,
and as each package is removed, the
tension on this rubber band immedi-
ately forces the succeeding packet
into the vacant place, so that each
package is always to the front.
When Peter Henderson & Co
superb lithographed packets of seed
are displayed in this case (as showi .
by the engraving), they make a verj _ _
ornamental appearance, worthy of ^ ^stJQJB
prominent place in any store. The ^r^
stand only occupies a counter space ^
of 3 by 2 feet, the dimensions being
diameter at bottom, 25 inches ^
height, including sign, 40 inches. ^
The Klorist's Exchange.
493
The Cattleya House.
Such varieties as C. labiata, C. maxima,
C. TriansB Schroederee, many of the inter-
media section, with most of the Lsslia an-
ceps and L. elegans sections, will be
starting action and should have their
regular supply of water, heat and air.
Fire heat may safely be cut ofE for the
Summer months, except during cold wet
spells, when a little is necessary to dry out
the atmosohere.
Where canvas is not used for shading,
the glass should have an application of
whitewash or other white paint that may
be easily removed in the Fall, to keep the
foliage from being scorched, and the tem-
perature as low as possible during hot
weather. Plants that have not been at-
tended to in the way of potting, sponging,
etc., should have immediate attention,
where the potting material is in good con-
dition they are better undisturbed.
Many insect pests, the larvae of which
work Internal distruction, have been im-
ported in recent years with the plants ;
these should be hunted down or they will
get a foothold and prove troublesome.
This is not a hard matter but requires
watchfulness, with some idea as to their
workings.
The Cattleya fly is one of the worst ene-
mies to the genus ; the larvte hatch, sev-
eral together, in the newly started growths,
hollow them out and completely destroy
them. When the larvse is present the
growth suddenly stops growing, swellsat
the base, and under gentle pressure with
the thumb and finger will be found soft,
the infested parts should be cut away and
burned.
The Cattleya maggot, a species of
saperda, attains a length of nearly two
inches when mature ; it is very destruc-
tive, but fortunately not very common in
collections yet ; the larvse hollow out the
pseudo-bulbs and rhizomes; the parts in-
fested turn brown or shrivel and become
soft. The beetle is cylindrical in shape
and about an inch in length, with long,
slender antennae and is ashen grey in
color. They disfigure the leaves and eat
great holes In the pseudo-bulbs. If the
infested plant is not rare it is best to de-
stroy it, otherwise the parts attacked
should be cut away and burned.
The Cattleya weevil is represented by
many species of eurcullonidce. The larvae
are crescent shaped and burrow in differ-
ent parts of the pseudo-bulbs. They may
be detected by small discolored spots from
which the sap exudes, and thus be cap-
tured.
Among the very useful things to be
found in this department at present in
flower are the following :
Oattlbta Wakscewiczii (gigas),— This
is a robust growing and free blooming
variety ; the flowers are produced five or
six together, each expanding six to eight
inches. The sepals and petals vary in
color from rosy pink to deep rose ; the lip
is very large, bright magenta crimson
with a pale yellow spot on each side near
the aperture. This species blooms from
the newly made bulbs, and should have a
resting period when through flowering.
C. WAENBRII and C. GASKiSLLIANA are
allied species, both requiring the same
treatment ; they mature their growths
quickly, and bloom from those newly fin-
ished. They like a long resting period,
during which time they require less water
at the root, a light syringing overhead and
a moist, cool position ; this will be suffi-
cient to keep them in healthy condition
until they again begin to grow. The for-
mer variety has large pale rose sepals and
petals and a bright magenta lip, with a
sulphur yellow throat ; the latter variety
has paler flowers and a bright yellow
throat.
C. Mendelii.— The flowers of this spe-
cies are very delicate rosy pink ; the lip is
tinted with crimson, the convolute portion
pure white, and the throat yellow.
The new growths are started immedi-
ately after the flowering season, therefore
they require no resting period until the
new pseudo-bulbs are finished in late Sum-
mer.
C. Mossi-ffi. — This, though an old spe-
cies, is one of the best and most distinct ;
the flowers measure about seven inches
across and are very fragrant. The sepals
and petals are delicate pale rose, the lat-
ter broad and undulate ; lip large, frilled
on the margin, stained with yellow and
suffused and veined with crimson, the con
six flowers are borne together on large up-
right spikes, each expanding six to eight
inches. The sepals and petals in the type
are white, and reflex with age; the lip is
rose purple, paler toward the apex, the
convolute portion white without, beauti-
fully penciled inside.
This species enjoys rough material to
grow in, such as fern rhizoma and lumps
of charcoal, with a little chopped sphag-
num to retain moisture ; it does equally
well in either pot or basket ; a resting sea-
son is necessary after the flowering period,
but the plant should never be thoroughly
dried, or it will shrivel. It grows during
the Winter months. B. M. Gket.
(MUSHROOMS
V Most Delicious of all Esculents.
('TheWhrO^'Df 1Vher«a&d Mow ut Hiubroom Cnltnre." 24pp. lOo
"W. P." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Fretih (ind Weil-epawned. 16e. eake j $1.60
dox., Book free fi p VAfATCOM 102oArcliSt
with order.
G. C. WATSON, '",^?if;.:l.!'
FliORISTS wlio have surplus stock for
sale at retail would do "vvell to-put a card of
(n lines in AMERICAN GARDENING.
The rate is only 15 cents per line or SJ35
year.
GERANIUMS and COLEUS.
A pood assortment of Gerauiuins in bud and
,.. — — * too tall. 4 incb pots, at $5.(J0 per 100.
'1 variety, from 2, 2 1-2 and 3 tncli pots, at
.« .««_ - _,._ jQj. Qf 3 incii Golden
Col
$2.00 ana S2 50 per 100; i
Bedderinthislr-
Alternantli
at $2.00 per 100.
volute portion pale
externally and
Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from anim,us;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect ouf own.
Price of Cut Roses in Toronto.
Editor Morists' Exchange:
In Toronto notes, on page 451, May 5 is-
sue of ffLOKiSTS' Exchange, 1 find the
wholesale price of roses given as " from
60c. to $3 per hundred." In the same para-
graph I see my name, with others, men-
tioned as " sending in splendid flowers."
What elegant stock it must have been to
bring such a phenomenal price !
In my trade I find $3 to 16 to be the
wholesale price of roses. It may be a fact
that they have been sold in Toronto as low
as 60o. per hundred. But when your cor-
respondent quotes 60o. to $3 he is not giv-
ing your readers a correct report of the
market. H. DALE,
Editor FlorMa' Exchange :
In answer to yours of the 13th inst. on
my notes in issue of May 5, in speaking of
the price of roses, I intended to say the
wholesale price of roses on the market was
from 60c. to S3 per hundred, which state-
ment was correct. There is no doubt that
many of our growers got much better
prices from their regular customers, and I
am sorry that the omission of the above
three words caused some misunderstand-
ing. Thos. Manton.
Toronto.
Exporting Palms to Europe.
Editor Florists' Exehanoe:
While visiting the nursery of H. A.
Dreer at Kiverton, N. J., a few days since,
I was somewhat surprised when my atten-
tion was called to a batch of 1,000 Latania
Borbonica that was being packed for ship-
ment to Belgium by the Red Star Line.
My impressions always were that this
class of plants was "indigenous" to
Europe, particularly Belgium, but was in-
formed by Mr. Eisele that they were pur-
chased here by a representative of a Bel-
gian house, and he (Mr. E.) felt quite cer-
tain that this was the first shipment of
this class of plants from this country to
Belgium and anticipated, at no great dis-
tant period, that the annual importations
of palms from that country, formerly
extensive but latterly greatly reduced,
will cease and we shall be exporters in-
stead.
Let us hope that his anticipations may
be realized and that this is but the dawn of
a new era when the American product of
this class will supply a share of the
European demand. D. L. J.
A Worthy Appeal.
Last year an appeal was made through
the press to people in the country for con-
tributions of fiowers during the Summer
months to be distributed among the people
in the tenement houses of New York. Tliat
work was carried on with great success
and hundreds of houses received a fra-
grance not generated from the Bowery. An
especial effort was made for the sick, and
through various agencies many of them
were reached and comforted. We desire
to do the same work this year. The young
people of our clubs have generously re-
sponded to an appeal for workers to re-
ceive, arrange and distribute the flowers. So
we again appeal to the public to contribute
as abundantly as possible. Flowers
should be sent so as to reach the city on
Tuesday and Friday. Packages not
weighing more than 30 pounds will be
transported free by the express companies.
Care should be taken to see that the limit
W. p. BRINTOJf, Christiana, Pa.
BEGONIA METALLIGA.J
I per 100, 76 cts. ; per 1000, $6.00.
( In white, pink, red,
-; Tifir ion. loner Rtemmed
GUT CARNATIONS.
per 100, long stemmed ,
"'00; short, 75 cts.
P. S. Stock guaranteed in prime condition.
A. G. THIELE, Waynesboro, Pa,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHflHGE
SPECIAL OFFER FOR
DECORATION DAY!
CYCAS LEAVES (SAGO PALM),
Fresh cut, fine brilliant green, 3 to 4
feet, 20 cents, 25 cents and 30 cents each,
according to size. Low price ; affords
good profit to dealers.
Cash wiih order.
IHI1,LAI«(G BROS.,
408 East 34th Street, ■ Kew York.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST-3 EXCHaWGE
GOOD STOCK. LOW PRICES.
Marie TiOuiae Violets $2 00
Russian " 2 00
Snow Pinks ^
■r 0<Z>\ ^l_J^- +
From 2!^ inch pota, finest yellow and crimson
Terachaffeltil, or in six finest assorted varieties,
$2.00 per 100.
JATQ. ROSKS.— Flowering plants from 5 in. pots,
$15:00 per 100; from 2^ inch pota, $3.00 per ICO.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS.— In six finest
named varieties, in bud and bloom, from 6 inch
pota, $lo.00 per 100. Caah with order.
JAMES HORAN, Florist Bridgeport, Conn.
WHEW WRITING MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
strong 2 in. leading Tar. per 1000 $20.
VINCA MAJOR, var., l)^in. strong-, $2.00 a 100
HELIOTKOPB, 3 inch 2.50 "
ABUTII.ON ECLIPSE, 2 inch 3.60 "
tOPHOSPHBRMUM, 2 inch 2.60 "
THOS. A. McBETH, Springfield, OMo.
COLEUS.
30,000 Coleus, Verscliaflfeltii and Golden
Bedder (true) ; 10,000 Coleus, assorted in 60
varieties, fine plants, pot Brown, ready now,
$20.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
C. F. FAIKFIEliD, Florist,
SPBINGFIELD, MASS.
COLEUS ! COLEUS I
10,000 Coleus, best sorts, 3 in. pots.
10,000 Geraniums, " 4 in. pots.
FINE BUSHY PLANTS.
HESSION, Clarkson St. Flatbush, N.Y.
1 Crest Daisies 2 00
" visa 300
4inch ICOO
Golden Fyrethrum..
Anthemis, double yellow..
Coleus .
Geraniu
Coleus 3 00
Geraniums 3 00
Heliotrope
Roses, Tea..
t 00
BcKonia Semperflorens 3 00
Rex Begonias 5 00
Nasturtium 2 00
Zinnia, scarlet 2 00
tiemon Verbena 3 00
Variegated Stevia 3 00
Cabbage $3,00 per lOCO
W.W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N.T.
Our Sales Have Been Al
BUT WE MUST CLEAN UP.
1 4 inch pots, :
c selection of
FUCHSIA, the leading sorts, ii
bud and bloom, $6.00 per 100; i
sorts but no culls.
SALVIA, or Scarlet Sage, $6.00 per lOO.
STOCKS, Cut and Come Again, 2)^ in. pots,
$2.00 per 100.
COI.EIIS, 2M inch pots, our selection, ready
June 1st, $1.60 per 100.
PANSIBS, in bloom, extra fine, $1.60 per 100.
Booted Cuttings.
COI.EUS, $6.00 per 1000. A6BRATUMS, 60c.
per 100. BUCHSIAS, $1.00 per 100. HEllO-
, ^H n., -..la Cash must accompany
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE., . SCHENECTADY, N.Y.
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE FUWIST'S EXCHaNG E
JSWW ENGLAND STATES.
beautifully penciled with white inside.
This species requires the same treatment
recommended for the last mentioned.
L^LIA rURPUBATA.— This is one of the
largest of the genus, attaining a height of
two feet under good cultivation. The
leaves are stiff and upright ; as many as
is not exceeded. As only local agents are
instructed to send the flowers free, pack-
ages should be marked " collect in New
York." We trust that the response will
be as generous as last year. Address all
packages to the University Settlement
Society, 26 Delancey St., N. Y. City.
Lester W. Clabk, Secretary.
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The Rlorist's Kxchange
Aquatics at Clifton, N. J.
In a previous issue we mentioned that
William Tricker, the well-known grower
of aquatics, had transferred his business
from Staten Island to Clifton, N. J., where
he has formed a co-partnership with S. C.
Nash, also favorably known as an amateur
aquatic lover. The facilities of the firm
have been greatly extended, and the loca-
tion is about as conducive a spot for their
purpose as could be wished for,
A recent visit to Clifton showed that a
new aquatic house had been added, measur-
ing 80 X laft., built on the southern side
of one of the rose houses; it is heated by
steam, on the one pipe system; on the
north side, two pipes (3 in.) are placed in
case of emergency. There are three cop-
per-lined tanks, 16 ft. long by i ft. wide on
the south side, the floor space on the north
side being occupied by tubs. The tanks
average from six to eight inches deep.
The house is covered with sash, 10 x 12
lights being used. A one-inch pipe runs
through the center of each tank, connected
with the main pipe. This size is, however,
considered rather large for steam heating,
5 inch being all that is necessary.
In a similar house, formerly used by Mr.
Nash, are four tanks and a number of
tubs, all full of plants in different stages.
The tanks vary from 6 to 16 inches in depth ;
they are lined with tinned copper and
have wooden sides and ends; the bottoms
are supported by iron pipes running across
at intervals of four inches. These tanks
are used principally for growing Victoria
Kegia and V. Randii, and small oil stoves
are placed under them, thus obviating the
raising of the steam heat to supply the
necessary temperature suitable for the
requirements of these plants.
Outside the water garden occupies a
space of six acres. It borders on the main
road, and was reclaimed from low swampy
ground by Mr. Nash, who has transformed
it into a " thing of beauty." Here are six
tanks of various sizes, circular in shape,
which are used more or less for the grow-
ing of hardy nymphseas, the water being
supplied by natural springs; the tender
varieties are raised in tanks formed of
"sheet-piling." The latest addition here
is a Victoria Regia, concrete-lined pond,
100 ft. in length, 45 ft. at the widest part,
Irregularly shaped. The pond is built on
a hillside overlooking the swamp, is pro-
vided with four Victoria Regia pits, eight
ft. square and three ft. deep, each one
being capable of holding six cartloads of
soil. The pits are covered with sash in the
early part of the season; they are heated
by two runs of one-inch pipe all the way
around, one above and one in the water,
from the main which heats the pond. The
heat is supplied by a Weathered boiler, the
boiler pit having been excavated out of the
face of the bank and is now enclosed in a
small house, over which vines in their
season run riot. The sods forming the
borders of this pond were taken from the
woods with the wild flowers growing in
them, and will in due season make a
pretty and appropriate edging.
The wild garden adjacent to the pond
contains all the native hardy plants indig-
enous to this section of the country,
together with numerous grasses. The
common bracken, Pteris aquilina. is here
in abundance; as also are Cypripediums
spectabile and acaule. In flower, begin-
ning of second week in May, were Phlox
subulata, and Aquilegia Canadense. In
the middle basin, iust appearing, was the
first leaf of Nelumbium speciosum, the
plants having been retarded on account of
the coldness of the spring water.
This being the planting season, very
little was seen in flower among the aquat-
ics. Nymphaea Laydekeri rosea was
blooming in a three-inch pot, throwing
flowers of delicate pink, which color deep-
ens as the bloom gets older. This is a
variety which Mr. Tricker has not been
able to propagate. It is a hybrid and does
not produce seed, and the parent plant it
is raised from does not propagate by
tubers, though the species the latter is
propagated from produces seed freely.
One of the parents, Mr. Tricker thinks, is
N. pygmsea alba. On account of the
difHculty in propagation, the high prices
o£ this variety will obtain, because the
plants have to be imported. TnisNym-
phsea was awarded a medal in Mr.
Tricker's collection at the World's Pair.
Nymph^a adorataCaroliniana was flow-
ering in a small pot. The color is a clear
rosy pink, deepening to the center of the
flower; the golden colored stamens reflect-
ing a salmon tint. Various types of
Nymph£Ba Zanzibarensis were in flower.
Nymphsea Mexicana has proved itself
perfectly hardy here, having been out of
doors three Winters. It is said to be a
freer grower than N. flava, and is well
adapted for tub culture. It sends out
runners similar to a strawberry, and
flowers on these runners as well as fro
the original plant. Other good varieties of ert M. Grey.
day blooming Nymphseas are N. scutifolia,
flowers bright blue, white at base of petals.
N. gracilis, a Mexican variety, bearing
large white flowers with greenish white
sepals, yellow stamens, a fragrant variety.
Among the hardy varieties in fine form,
were seen plants of Nymphtea odorata
exquisita, N. odorata sulphurea, N. Marli-
acea chromatella and N. pygmaea helviola.
Victoria Regia was planted out May 8.
Some of the leaves of this variety are very
pretty on the reverse side, ranging from
purplish mauve to dark cardinal. The
distinction between them and those of V.
Randii is very marked Out of iOO seeds of
Victoria Regia Mr. Tricker obtained but
six plants, which he considers a good
average; the seedling tank has been kept
at a temperature of 90 degrees, day and
niaht, since the first of February.
The latest novelties here are Nymphsea
Columbiana, a crimson water lily, resemb-
ling N. albacandidissimain form of flower
and petal, the color being darker than N.
Devoaiensis; N. Deaniana, deep rose pink,
winner of medal at World's Fair, and N.
Trickerii, color of flowers,' rose pink
Huffused with white; same as N. Sturte-
vantii in size and formation of petals.
Large quantities of nelumbiums of the
varieties of roseum, luteum, speciosum,
and album grandiflorum were observed in
elegant condition. Mr. Tricker has a new
double, the color of which is a bright rose,
one flower has produced as many as 105
petals. He showed me some plants raised
from seed sown only a month ago and now
ready to be planted wherever they are
intended to grow. He says many tubers
do not bloom the first season and nelum-
biums can be easily raised from seed and
produce flowers quicker or as quick as from
tubers. In growing them from tubers they
are apt to be checked in shifting or trans-
planting which from seed would not be the
case. From now to the end of May is a
good time to plant good tubers just start-
ing into growth.
Mr. Tricker is a strong advocate of pur-
chasers buying tubers instead of plants, for
the reason that the tubers can be readily
sent by mail, a saving in time and express
rates, and labor, too.
Other good things noticed here were
Ouvirandra fenestralis, Euryale ferox,
different varieties of cyperus, Limnanthe
mum Indicum, water snowflake; a large
batch of parrots' feather, Cabomba aqua-
tica; Acornus Japonica variegata, Arun-
dos, Bambusas, Eulalias and other orna-
mental grasses, various Irises and a
number of the newest varieties of French
Cannas, and a number of aquarium plants.
Mr. Nash is a well-known grower of
American Beauty. He has ten houses, 100
ft. long by IBJ ft. wide, devoted to that
variety, six of which are already planted
for another year. Not having had so good
results as formerly the past season or two,
he adopted the plan of rooting his cuttings
in August, growing them in four-inch
pots, letting them rest for three months,
keeping them partially dry, and is now
looking forward to a larger production of
flowers. A. W.
Foreign Notes.
Daffodils. — A writer in London Oar-
den says the question of manure as ap-
plied to daffodils is a very vexed one, be-
cause "some forms do in it so well, and
others the very opposite. The white sec-
tion is among the latter, so must I reckon
Henry Irving, Ard-Righ, Golden Spur,
General Gordon and all the spurious class.
I believe we may use manure of a very rot-
ten, decayed description worked beneath
for white daffodils, and when planting the
bulbs insert them in about two inches of
pure coal ashes. I have seen and had from
old gardens tufts of the rare Minnie War-
ren, White Minor, Double Cernuas, etc.,
delivered to me for division and sale, grow-
ing out of pure coal ashes, and I now grow
my white trumpets, Capax, Rip Van
Winkle, Pallidus praecox, etc., on beds
prepared in this way, and they are always
healthy."
Honors to Pkench Hortioultueists.—
We understand that M. Lemoine, of Nancy,
has been promoted to the honor of officer
and M. Maurice de Vilmorin has been ap-
pointed chevalier of the Legion of Honor.
New Haiet Chbysanthemdms.— C. Har-
man Payne, in the Oarden, gives a list of
47 novelties in hairy petalled chrysanthe-
mums for 1894. In the new schedule of
the National Chrysanthemum Society of
England, class 13 is set aside for six cut
blooms of Japanese hairy petalled sorts
distinct — "a condition,", says Mr. Payne,
" not very difficult of fulfillment, seeing
that the number of those already in culti-
vation is probably upwards of 100 varie-
ties." Among the 47 sorts named eight
are of American origin, viz., Eiderdown,
Hon. Thos. Lowry, J. Pithers, Katherine
Richard Gordon, Mary Hill, Miss Louise
Hartshorn, Mrs. Howard Kinck and Rob-
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E. W. Weimak has had a fine display of
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Mr. Weimar is working up a stock of
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of Cypripedium Lawrenceanum in bloom.
There is an increasing demand for orchid
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.... BBtablished 1887. . .
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113 W. 30th St., New York.
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AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
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No. 34 W. 29ih St., New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
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57 W. 30ih St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
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20 WEST 24th ST.,
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Out • Flo A r . Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS.,
WIIOL[SIL[ flORISIS
408 E. 34th St., New York.
Roses — American Beauty
Bennett, Ousin
Bon Silene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La Prance
Mme. C. Testout....
Meteor
Papa Gentler
Perle, Niphetos, Hoste
Sony, de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Watteville
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aspabaous
boutabdia
Gallas
Oabnations— Helen Keller . .
Daybreak, Edna Craig .
Scott, Albertini
Storm King
Ophelia, Sweetbrier . .. .
McGowan, Michigan...
Other fancy sorts .
" common sorts .. .
Daitodils
Daisies
Preesia
EEI40TB0PE
Hyacinths
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LILJ OF THE VaLLEI
MiGNONETTK
Nabcissus
Panbies
SanLAX
Violets
Boston Philadelphia Chioaqo St. Lod
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ESTABLISHED 1878.
JHTU^ES PURDV,
WholeBale and CommisBion Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
Prices quoted above are given only after careful
while we do not guariintee tlieir accuracy, they m
market which la more subject to fluctuation than a
-FOB OTHJEB COMMISSION DEAZMES SBS NEXl FAGE.
G£ORG£ MULLEN,
Wholssala and Commission Dealer m
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLOKISTS' SUPPIilBS.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele-
graph promptly filled,
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
CGRBREY & McKELLAR,
disslon Florists
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, 111.
FLOKISTS wanting good stock, well-
nacked and shipped on time, will
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beacon St.. Boston, Mas*.
WH MAKE A SPECIALTY OF BHIPP5NG
Choice Uoses and other Flowera, ^ax^tmj
packed, to all points (n Western and Mtdme
atatea. Return Telesri
KENNICOTT BROS. CONIPftNY,
Wholesale -Cut -Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIAI^TY.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
miolesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
3S W^est SOth Street, New Tork,
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Y\\m%
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA. 1
to
60
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2.00
.60 to
1.00
.... to
4.00
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6.00
2.00 to
4.00
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2.00
2.00 to
3.00
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.60
. to 10.00
1.00 to
4,00
.20 to
,50
iquiries from various sources, and |
all that can be expected from
any other in the country.
FR£D. EHRET,
U/^olesal(j <;ut piou/^r D?ali?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
WE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADPRTERS FOR CARNATIONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
The Florist's Exchanoe.
497
ut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
NETS,
IRIDES,
sontiers,
;arnations,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC H&LL PLAGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSIICULHrSAIi AnciIOHEESS.
"W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers \
AND TLOBIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
SuccoBsorto ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
1122PINEST., ST. LOUiS, MO , |
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESISNS.|
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommiBSlon Dealers in
Cut FItwers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
~ 313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DAN'L B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Wuhlngton St., BuWalo, N. Y.
FORCING BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Llets, Terms, &c., on applicition.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
46Q Milwaukee Street,
MILWAUKEE, l^IS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS |
ANo FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specialty.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^"Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
' ' d. Address care FLoaiSTS'ExCKAHGB.
170 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
Nevada^ Mo.
The premium list of the third annual
Chrysanthemum Fair, to be given under
the auspices of the Epworth League, on
November 14 to 17 inclusive, has been is-
sued. The list is in pamphlet form, of
convenient pocket size, and contains num-
erous hints on pleasure gardening ^nd a
calehdar of monthly operations from now
to November for the successful culture
of the chrysanthemum. Its 44 pages are
well patronized by advertisers, the princi
pal business firms of the city being all rep-
resented.
St. Paul, Minn.
The Market.
Trade the past week has been
active both in plants and cut flowers. The
weather being warm and favorable con-
siderable planting out has been done.
Stock as a rule Is the finest we have ever
seen and the most plentiful. Prices for
first-class stock remain firm, while inferior
stuff sells for what it will bring.
The market is crowded with peddlers
selling plants of every kind. Geraniums
bring from ten cents to twenty cents each ;
heliotrope, ageratum. Marguerites, 8c. to
15c. each ; coleus, 50c. to 75c. per dozen.
Tea roses, in four-inch pots, in bloom, 30c.
and 35c. each. At these prices no one can
complain and the result in the end if prices
are maintained will be most satisfactory.
In Minneapolis some of our florist friends
have become frightened at the extensive
business done by a department store and
are cutting prices. We iiear of geraniums,
Marguerites, heliotropes, fuchsias, etc.," in
four and five inch pots being planted out
at $5 per 100. Coleus, pansies and smaller
bedding plants at one cent each. Such
cutting of prices seems inexcusable and
with a little more unity among the breth-
ren might be avoided.
In cut flowers the past week the trade
has been unusually lively. The convention
of locomotive engineers has made a good
demand and kept down the surplus. Good
roses are selling at $1 per dozen. A de-
partment store is selling them at half
price, good ones, too, but it does not seem
to affect the regular trade. Carnations
are becoming scarcer, as are tulips. Von
Sions and valley. This, of course, helps
the rose trade.
With Decoration Day close at hand, fol-
lowed by school commencements, trade
should be good for some weeks to come.
Likewise the plant trade, with thousands
of lawns to beautify, many vases and
porch boxes to All, and thousands of plants
to be used in decorating the graves, should
be good right along for some weeks.
One of the cemeteries here has a small
greenhouse of its own where a few hun-
dred vase and bedding plants are grown an-
nually. Afraid that some lot owners
would purchase plants from outside
florists, the cemetery association adopted
a rule a year or two since compelling lot
owners to purchase from them, or have
their plants watered at a heavy expense.
Such a rule, contemptible on its face, cal-
led forth vigorous protests but is, we be-
lieve, still in force.
Hardy shrubs and roses should be
planted more extensively by our citizens
and should be propagated more generally
by bur florists. Nothing would help to
beautify the city more, and the results
would be permanent and not transient.
Among Growers.
A visit to L. L. MAY & Co.'s
greenhouses is always interesting, and es-
pecially so just at this time. This firm
enjoys the distinction of doing the largest
business in the Northwest. Every availa-
ble inch of space is utilized and every de-
tail being carefully looked after by compe-
tent men. James Souden is foreman,
Louis Wilde is rose propagator, and Jos.
Taylor, propagator of bedding stock.
Lack of space prevents us describing the
houses in detail at this time. In roses,
such varieties as Beauty, Bride, Perle,
Sunset, Mermet, Albany, Meteor, Niphe-
tos, Cusin and Watte ville, are grown.
Another year Bridesmaid will be exten-
sively planted. Kaiserin, Testout and
Belle have been grown this year in limited
quantities. A house of Kaiserin and
Meteor planted for Summer use are com
ing on nicely. In carnations, Daybreak is
the favorite and will be largely planted
the coming season. Silver Spray retains
all of its good points and can be relied on
as a good cropper, while its blooms are
unsurpassed for funeral work. The newer
varieties will also be planted the coming
season, as the flrmkeepsup with the times
thoroughly testing novelties each season.
Last year a line house of Marie Louise
violets gave au abundance of blooms and
this variety will be planted, again largely.
In bedding geraniums, roses, coleus and
pansies, a fine and varied assortment is
seen. Veritas.
r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦f
^ E. G. HILL & CO.. I
♦ Wholesale Florists, ♦
♦ *♦
* RICHMOND. INDIANA. f
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ASPARAGUS PLUISUS NANUS.
Good strong plants from 4 in. pots,
$ 10.00 per 100. Sample for 25 cts.
Cash with order.
ALEX. SGOTT, L&URAVILLE, Balto Go. MD.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, S3S per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WRITINQ MEMTlOriTHE fl.OBiaT'8 EXCHANeE
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS,
In two-incli Pots, will be ready for de-
livery by June 1st and after, at $1.50 per
hundred, or JS13.00 per tliousand. Orders
boolced now. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Attica, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S
HARD TIME PRICES.
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS,
5000 Portia Carnation- Plants,
In flats, $9.00 per 1000.
Also 10,000 A. Belle, Beauty,
and C. Mermet Roses,
B. F. Barr, Wholesale Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The ne plus ulPra advertising medium
of the trade is the Florist's Exchange.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.
CUT STRINGS, 8 to ra feet Ions: 50 cents eacta.
In Large or Small (}uantities all the year round.
.EXCHANGE
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES.
PERFECTLY HEALTHY.
Stzo.oo per 1000.
30,000 VERBENAS.
In Qua and Bloom, #2.50 per zoo ;
>f ^•\ ^^ir\^\ ^^— t ^-^ <«» T— ■ ^«» OUR CHOICE SELECTED STOCK,
rt\Jy\mJyJ\J X^V^«9X:^>9_ Ready for immediate Planting.
Orowu in 3 aucl 4 incli pots. Send for prices.
_J. L,. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
WHO WiNTS THISE fOR PLIIITIIIG?
Strong SJ^ inch pots, ready
June 1st, $3.00 per 100.
500 DUCHESS of ALBANY,
500 STRIPED LA FRANCE.
400 RAINBOW.
300 BRIDE,
10.000 GERANIUMS >"
Good bedding varieties named, 2% inch pots, ready now, $2.00 per 100 for
orders received up to May 2.5th. Bronze varieties, small plants, from 3 inch
pots, $2.50 per 100.
Casli -witli order, p1ea.se.
Maple Grove Greenhouses,
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 3 varieties,
hlusli and red, liorae srown Hne yr.uiig: plants,
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
New Crimson Carnation Sambo, a few
hundred plants left. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100.
Marguerite Carnations, seedlings, $1.50
per 100.
Blue Daisy, Agathsea Coelestina, blooms
as freely aa our well known white Daisy or
Marguerite. $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per
100.
New Hardy Pink, Her Ma.iesty, from
open ground, $1.00 per doz.
New golden leaved Xiobelia, Goldelse.
This is a decided acquisition to the list of these
favorite plants, 3H i"eli pots, 75 ct3. per doz.;
$5.00 per 100.
ADDBESS LETTEKS:
Clematis flammula, 3 incli pots, 75 cts.
per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Clematis, large flowering varieties from
3incb pots, $1.50 per doz.
Draorenaindivisa, 41n. pots, $1.50 adoz.
Echeveria secunda glaucn, $3.00 a 100.
Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, tranp-
planted, in quantity of the six varieties: Ivory,
Widener, Advance, Canning, Gloriosuui, Snow
$2.00 per 100.
Anthericum picturatum, 4 inch pots.
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Coleus, Golden Bedder and Vereoliaffeltii.
Alternantheras, Paronyohloides, (best
red), Aureanana, Kosea nana. Versicolor.
Achyranthes, Lindenii and Versicolor.
Prices on Coleus, Alternantheras and
Achyranttiea sent on application.
C. EISKLK,
1 Ith and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
498
The Florist's Exchanoe.
AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES
We have a fine lot of the above ready for
immediate shipment, growing in 3 inch pots.
Price, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000.
PETER HENDERSON tt CO
35 & 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Best in tiie iWarltet, per
II). $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Applica ion.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
tlirnnUIIIU Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
HrnKmANN '"^porter ana Dealer In FLORrSTS' SUPPLIES,
■ llLlllimwmi, ^,5 g j^^ii 5,^ ^^^ Yorl(, near Ferry.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' * SUPPLIES,
6S No. 4th St., PHIIADEIPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GERANIUMS.
•t inch pots, ST.OO per WJ
■2i4 " ».'5.00
Stony: phints, in bud and bloom.
ENGLISH IVY, '^'^tiZ.erm.
J. H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.
WHEW WRITIMG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROOTKO CUTTINGS.
1000
Coleas, assorted mostly yellow §5 50
Carnations, Hinze's White, Golden Gate,
May Queen .^ 10 00
Plants 2}4 Incli pots. 100
Coleus, Alternantliera, assorted $3 50
Acliyrantlies, assorted 3 50
Fuclisias, assorted 3 50
Ageratuua, dwart'blue, Mme. SalleroiGer. 3 (0
Solanum Jasminoides ^raudiflorum, .. 3 00
Eclieveria glauca, 3 and 3\4 inch. .$3.00 & 3 00
English Ivy, extra Strong, 4 inch pots. ... 6 00
Or will exchange any oC above for rooted ciit-
tinKS of Marie Lmiise Violets. Caah wit order.
i^ARCHMOKT :nurse:r.v,
J. W; R. IIALLETT, Prop. L>nrc1iRiont, N. Y.
APPLY FOR CmiOGUE OF THE
mmi PALM SALE
AT AUCTION.
MAY 24th,
Combination Sale, Phila. Florists
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
20s GREENWICH ST., NEW YORK.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Joseph H. White, Mrs. Whillden, Domination,
Lincoln, Kate Brown, fine stronp p Hiits from pots.
*3.l0per 100; the above aorta, with Wananinker and
Ivory, rooted cuttinga. $1.50 per 100. Go den Wed-
diiiK and Mrs. Jerome Jones, rooted cuttings, 35 cts.;
from pots. 50 cents per doz. Dawn, Hicks-Arnold,
Mermaid, Jessica, li. Canninp, Vivian Morel, rooted
euttmtis, Ub cents per doz.
COLEUS.
Golden Bedder and Crimson A'^erschnffi
stronfi and stout rooted cuttings. $1,00, from i
$3.C0 per 100.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
Cnsli nilh ai'ilcr.
DAVID SCOTT,
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & CO., 1!L,,__
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. and expor-
BULBS AND PLANTS
Are open to close contracts in small and large quantities. Price List now
r
WINTER FLOWERING ROSES
1 tha
r greenhouses t
jing, by the exhaust (
that supplies the houaes
ought iron, securing very light roofs and extreme durability
- ... . exhaust steam from the steam-pump that supplies th '
, and everything to secure the highest development of our stuck, and
■ range of iron rose hor-"- - - - -
;b, are conceded by all
- „. ,; healthy rose stock at the luwest possible prices. These ho
conceded to be model houses in every way. Visitors are always welcome.
AMEltXCAN BE A UT Y.— The largest rose and the most vigorous growing by far
^s throwing up very strong stems from the base - ■> • ■
1 of the largest size. Color, deep 1
Hybrid Perpetual or Hardy class, and
most fragrant of Hardy roses.which.
i with ii
t, every shoot
Magna Charta uv Glo
bloom, places it at the head of \Vinter blooming
to flower it in perfection, but wlien successfully flowered, n(
or profit 2^1 inch pots, «10.00 per 100; $90.00 i>er 1000.
MME. CAROLiINE TESTOUT.— This rose has attracted
rose sent out since the American Beauty. It was the winner at
Chryaanthemuin Show of the Lanier Silver Cdp for the best new
not exhibited pievious to 1892, and it was constantly surrounded by
Silver Cap awirdcd us ISOl foi oui exhibit
of Meteor ltos( 9. for best lOUKed Uonts
of onj virietj.
of a wonderfuli
ia a Hybrid Tea, with a decided though delicate
throwing up heavy bottom shoots in profusion, an _ _ „
produciugscarcelyany blind wood. Inform it is very
ply unequalled among pink
nd floe a
size much larger. In color i
ulear brilliant pink, of one solid t
''"'Q¥i/M,,
treatment, and
s that can '
this demand, and belive that Mme.
in the half-blow
, like Beauty, are becomii
Hybrid Tea the French have t
predicth
iTHnce.'
In that respect, i
be growing in this di
" ■ ill fill tl
Mr. W.W.Cole
: will fill the bill.
I many good qu
a thing. The color of 1 estout 1;
rfor three or four days and as the color fades
^ - . ^ „ , ^--- ■— -, ^^jw... ..re alike enthusiastic in its praise 1
ludD .£• destined to win a high place and prove very profitable to the grower. First premium aware
Chrysanthemum Show, Fall, 1893. Price, 2J^ inch pots, S8. 00 per 100; $75.00 pei 1000
KA ISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.-A new rose of German origin that is attracting a great deal of
deiicHuisly fragrant.
'; promising forcing 1
r yearly more fashionabt
i needed a good pink
it Asmus says Th
2 a thousand Testouts gro-
- - - never before exhibited at a New Vi .
variety. Price. 3M inch pots. $8.00 per 100; S75.00 per 1000.
BRIDESMAID.— (Originated by Frank L. Moore.) This is the rose we have all been waiting for— a ilfemieSio/tose color
' ' ■— ^ , nearly approaching perfection than any other pink
weather. Mermet has always been acknowledged 1
i uniform good (
I brought fifty per cent
ork i
ket val ue. I intend to give ii
METEOR.-The finest crimsi
become black during the aho
3 Garden Chrysi
he universal ve _ . _, „
3 year I am cnnvinced it will supersede the Me:
constant through all
fault" corrected, and every"^good trait unchanged. It is identical in
produces mal-formed buds. Many or the largest and most
place, the coming season, and we believe results will prov
p: ■ ' ' ■ ■" ■ -. . . ~..
fully a
makes It B
, _. _ free of bloom, no more need be said on this r- - -
themum Show. Fall of 18i)3, for this variety. Mr. T. J. Slaughter, who has
inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000.
SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON.-A very vj
frequently in clusters, in which case, by disbudding.
2'4 inch pots, *6.00 per 100: S53.00 per lOOO.
. the Madison Square Garde
n, much like Jacq
; when well grown i
t entirely, o
scarlet, i
3 better color and greate
pots $8 per 100; $75 peflOOO.
>nly fault being a tendency to
e.xcel]ed; a superb variety. We grow this rose very largely, and wnn a
■ " blooms, also both first and second prizes for the best twelve
at tlic World's Coliiinbiau Exposition in Chicago, for {
largely increased. The best crimson Winter-flowering
3 again received First Premiun
and stems, but
MME. CUSIN, PERLE, MERMET, NIPHETOS and BRIDE, HS.OO per 100; 1145.00 per 1000.
^ Mention Paper. TE,..£>.IDE! XjISTS OIT .A.^rXjIC-A.TI03^T. ^
\ F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-Hudson,N.Y. \
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. YI. No
NEW YORK, MAY 26, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
BT
FLORISTS' FORCING BOLBS.
TO BE SOLD ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RlESEBTE
ET
WILLIAM ELLIOTT & SONS, AUCTIONEERS,
AT
54 & 56 Dey Street, N. Y. City,
FRIDAY, JUNE 8th, 1894,
AT 1 1 O'CLOCK. A. M.
FROM
PITCHER & MANDA,
United States Nurseries, Sliort Hills, N. J.
Comprising a large trade and amateur collection of
the best cut-flower as well as rare and choice varieties.
All in fine condition and many in bloom.
■Write for sale Catalogue.
We are now ready to book import orders (^August and
September delivery) for
L,IL,Y-OF.THE-VALLEY, R09IAN HYACINTHS
LrlLIUM HARRISIl, I^It,IUM CANDIDUM,
(Bermuda Easter Lily), (Large Flowering),
L,IWUM LONGIFlUORtJM,
(Bermuda Grown),
VON SION and PAPER ^WHITE NARCISSUS.
FREESIA REFRACTA AL,BA,
(Home-grown, under glass),
SPIR-^A JAPONICA,
DUTCH FORCING and BEDDING HYACINTHS
and TULIPS.
' The Imported Bulbs offered, in this List will be selected from the stock of the most
reliable growers in Germany, France, Holland and Belgium.
TFhen sending for Pr
PITCHER & MANDA S^ril^tl
—I
N ORDER to close out at
once we offer following
BARGAINS IN BULBS
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 1 to 2 inch diam $3 50
" 3 to 3 inch diam 5 00
" " 3to4inchdiam 8 00
L. AURATUM, 7 to 9 4 50
9toll 6 00
lUolS 10 00
L. RUBRUM, 7 to 9 5 50
L. ALBUM, 9 to 11 9 00
CROZY CANNAS, our selection.
Above rates hold good only while present stocli lasts. Order at once if you
want to secure good stock at these rates. Good money in this for any one.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
V WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S GXCHANGE
Special Offer
Sprin; Inlbs.
WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR
ROMAN HYACINTHS.
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS and all other
•iS* FRENCH BULBS. Also
^^ FREESIA,
LILY OF THE VALLEY and
LILIUM HARRISII.
If you have never tried our Harrisii you should do so now. There are
none better. REKEMBER OUR NEW ADDRESS.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
WHENWRITINQ
ORISTS' EXCHANGE
To close out present Stocks we offer as long as unsold:
Pearl Tuberoses, first size bulbs, at $6.50 ; fine seconds,
at $3.50 the 1000. Cala.diuin Esculentnm, 3 to 3 in. diam. bulbs, at $4.50 the
100. IHadeira Vine, at $1.00 the 100. Cinnamon Vine, fine bulbs, $1.50 the
100. Apias tuberosa, hardy climber, $1.00 the 100. Gloxinia, in mixture,
$5.00 the 100. Begonia, single flowering, $4.50 the 100 ; small size tubers,
$3.00 the 100, mixed or under color. Gladiolus, in best mixture, $10.00 the
1000 ; in cheaper mixture, $6.50 the 1000. All prices Net.
r 11 niilltn We can quote lowest prices now for future delivery on best Lily
idll DUIUo. of the Valley forcing pips, Roman Hyacinths, Paper Whites,
Double Von Sion, and other Narcissus; Chinese Sacred Lilies, Calla
Lilies, Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum, Candidum, Lancifolium, Aura-
tum; Freesia, Spiraea clumps. Iris, Paeonies, Tulips, Crocus, Hya-
cinths, and other Dutch Bulbs. Send us your list now for appraisement.
JlTnloa Dhnflnrlanrll'nil Clematis, etc., imported to order. Also a fine
AZfllud, tlllDUUubllUrUII, assortment of hardy herbaceous and alpine
plants for florists' use in greenhouse or garden, from our German Nurseries,
Special Catalogue on application.
Dnnlrntn Immni'tollao Metal Designs, Cycas Leaves, natural, pie-
DaSKGlS, inilllDriulltlO, pared, and all other FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
furnished promptly at reasonable cost. Compare our Wholesale Trade List,
mailed free.
Address AUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station £. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Kew York.
500
Thej l-i"LORisT's Exchange.
CLEARING OUT SALE OF THE FOLLOWING:
RUSTIC BASKETS Jg 1^3; £S^l;;:;:;;;::;:::;;;;;;;;;:::;;::::;;:;;:;;;;*iS:SS ""' ^^"'""'■
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T TT V TtTTT "RSI AtTRATUM, Boi. »1.00; 100, »«.00. KUBKUM, l)oz. »1.00; 100, iKS.OO-
i^lM-'lL r>iJ±jX>0 BOSECM, " 1.00; " 6.00. ALBUM, " 1.50; " S.OO
BLANCH FERRY SWEET PEA, i>erp.u„d 4occnt-.
GLADIOLI, Mixed, ^iro.^o"' TUBEROSES, SS: J .■..:. .*l:o!:5e::iSoo:
MADEIRA VINES, ""HIT' CINNAMON VINES, ''" "gkoo.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDiCA.
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSTBN,
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO..PHILA. PA.
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BURPEE'S I
I SEEDS I
I PHILADELPHIA. |
X Wholesale Price List for Floriets 4
0 and Market Gardeners. ^
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5 MENTIOW THE tnLOBIFT"=' EXCHfl "- '
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
1021 Martet Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kee. Cable Address : DeForest Phila. ''
Price lists on application.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FWE
SELL SEEDS. *
^ Special low prices to ^
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS. 5
S WEEBER & DON, S
^ Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
W 114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
PRIMROSE SEED
NEW SEED NOW READY.
Price per packet, containing 50 seeds..
...$1.00
bU •■ 2,00
" of 400 seeds, 16 sorts 1.00
I large quantity. Circulars free.
HENRY S. RUPP i SONS, Shiremanstown.Pa.
Chinese Sacred Lilies,
Liiium Aurafum, '^'
Lilies of tiie Valley,
'^' Azaleas and Palms,
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
F. W. O. SCHiaiTZ & CO.,
p. O. Kox 20, - Jersey City, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FI-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
I HERRMANN'S SEED store!
■ 413 East 34th Street, S
J Ne:ir Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK. •
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, !
iu 5 separate colors, per 100, only $4.50. j
We are no^v ready to book orders for j
Komau Hyaciaths, Liiium Hanisii, Lily !
ol' the ViiUey, etc. Write tor prices, it !
Avil] save you money. J
PlilOE LIST FKEE ON APPLICATION. I
unset MaDfiPlaqt Go.
(Sherwood Hall Nuiiseky Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUARTEKS EOR
CALIFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
Wltl. EXCHANGE
CHOICE LARGE TUBEROSES
for CAISNAS.
M. R. CATlilN CO., - Bichmond, Ta.
Epidendruin Yenosum.
$3.50 per 100.
$28.00 per 1,000.
Express Paid to any Part of the U. S.
Cash with order.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
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DUTCH
BULBS.
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN W, ELDERING, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, - NEW TOBK.
BULBS ABD PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD, N. J.
• OTK wp»yiNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
LILIUM HARRISII
AND
LONGIFLORUM.
By special arrangement with
the best growers in Bermuda,
we are now in position to make
exceptionally low prices on
these. Write us for estimate
now. stating quantities and sizes
wanted. Our
Import List
of all Florists' Bulbs for forcing
will be ready soon ; send for it ;
it will pay you.
N. T. Tel., 3610 H.
Greenhouses, Western Spring
26 . If ■ !
NEW YORK.
VAUGHAN'S:SEED STORE.
Box 688,
CHICAGO.
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DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We offer the above quantity in strong, well established plants, from 3 and 4 inch pots. This
stock muse not be confounded with dormant pieces or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. Fora general list
refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all the
desirable novelties of the season, including the grand New German variety, Konig:izi Charlotte.
Per 100
Madame Crozy. SIO.OO
Alphonse Bouvier 10.00
Paul Marquant 10.00
Capt. P. de Suzzoni 15.00
Flor ~ „
Cliarles Henderson 25.00
Paul Bruant 20.00
Admiral Gervais 15.00
Per 100
Per 100
Martin Caliuzae 15.00 Edward Micliel Ig.uu
Mai'quise Artliur de
L'Algle 10.00
Nardy Pare 15.00
Professor Gerard IS.CO
Francois Maire..
Geoffrey St. HUlaire.... 8.00
J. Thomayer 20.00
Mrs. Sarah Hill ]5,00
Vauglian 25.00 Secretary Stewart 15.00 Mr. Cleveland '. ! !!!l,^!oO
Mile. Ijiabaud !!!!!l2.0it
Nelly Bowden g.QO
Princess Lustgnani 12.00
Perfection l5.to
de Jeanne
■eton 8.00
Statuaire Fulconis 8.00
Admiral Courbet.
Comtesse de li'Estoile. .15.00 Antoine Cliantin . .
Clias. I>ippe 15.00
Cronstadt 15.(10
Denil de St. Grevy 15.00
Explorateur C ramp be 1.. 15.00
Gustav Sennliolz, (true)
distint 1.5.00
Maurice Mussy 15.00
Comte Horace de Clio:
seaul 10.00 Trocadero
Ducbess de Montenard. 12.00 Ventura...
E. Cbevreul ....12.00
Enfant du Kbone 10.00
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5,50
Among Crozy's New Cannas of this season Paul Sigrist is undoubtedly the most distinct
and striking novelty. We are the only American house offering this variety to the trade this
season. In genera'; habit similar to iMme. Crozy, but of a bright crimsoa color, nearly as rich as
Alpbouse Bouvier, with a very broad golden yellow border; stock limited, $!3.50 eacb.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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Xhe^ Florist's Exchangib.
501
Marie Louise Violets.
Healthy, well rooted, $6.00 per lOOO.
H. PIiADECK, Middle Village, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING
THE FLORIST*SEXC»M
VIOLETS.
MARIE LOUISE — SWANLET WHITE
Fine healthy euttiugs, well rooted
in mixetl soil and sand, $8.00 per
1000 Cash with order.
MELROSE SEED & FLORAL CO.,
33 SoutU 3d St., Harrlsljui-g, Pa.
50.000 OAMPBELl. 50,000
The grand new violet,
Lady H. Campbell.
S%5.00 per 1,000, after February 15.
M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. Y.
WKKrt WRITING MEHTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Double White Petunia
First-olass plants; the new kind,
MRS. CLEVELAND, olearwhite
flowers, 3 to 6 in. diameter, stronj?
plants from Sl.OO to $1.60 per doz.
Cash with order.
JOHN SUPPER, Lakewoad, N. J.
VERBENAS.
We are bookingr orders for rooted
cutiiiit?s of maramoi h sorts.
Pine assortment of colors. Many
flattering testimonials leceived from
our customers Itist season. Write
for our prices. Express paid.
S. W. PIKE & CO., St. Charles, 111.
50,000 Pansies
Pearson's strain of Pansies, fine
large bloomin}^ plants, all colors, as
good as you ever saw. $2.00 per
100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
E. W. PEARSON, Newburyport, Mass,
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RIST'S EXCHA
PANSIES
THE JEHNINGS STRAIN.
Fine plants in bloom, mixed colors,
11.00 per 100.
PANSY SEED,
Yellow or while, $1.00 per packet ot2300 seeds.
New Crop Seed, Ready June SI.
Cash with order.
E. B. JENNINGS,
L. B. 254.
SOUTHPORT, CONN.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FOGHSIA, LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now^eady for shipping, strong plants from
2 in. pots, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
best selling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the martet We grew 15,000
last year in 3J^ and i inch pots for marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist should grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 50 cents in stamps for a sample plant in
full bloom from 4 in. pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for circular.
Prices : — Plants from 2 in. pots, in bud, $2.60 per
doz.; |1.00per25; $12.00perlOO. Cash with order.
l,IKCOI,K X. KSFF, Plorlst,
40I0 Bntler St., Plttsbnrgli, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Chtsis.— The species contained in this
genus are all deciduous in habit and sub-
pendulous. They require resting in a cool
house during the Winter months, with
just enough water to keep the bulbs from
shriveling, and generally start action dur-
ing March and April. They should then
be removed to a moist warm temperature
of 70 or 75 degrees, and syringed lightly
overhead once or twice a day until they
get well started, when, as a rule, syringing
should be less frequent, and a more liberal
allowance of water given at the roots.
This genus does very well when grown
with the nobile section of dendrobiums.
It is customary to repot chysis as they
they start new action in many collections,
but it is a much better plan— providing
the soil is in good condition— to wait until
the flowering season is over before disturb
ing the roots, as the flower spike and new
growth, which are produced at the same
time, make heavy demands on the older
pseud o bulbs for support. Basket culture
suits them best. The potting material
should consist of chopped peat and sod
fiber and sphagnum, equal parts. The
plants are of easy culture and have fleshy
claviform stems and membranaceous lan-
ceolate foliage. The following are a few
of the best and most distinct :
C. aurea grows about ten inches high,
the panicles are 4-8 flowered, and the Indi-
vidual flower over two inches across.
Sepals and petals ochre-red, shading to
pale yellow at the base; lip yellow and
red with several raised white lines near
the disc.
C. braotescens. This is a very robust
species, attaining a height of 15-18 inches ;
the short panicles are 4-8 flowered, each
expanding three inches and of great sub
stance ; they are waxy in appearance, and
white in color, the lip in addition being
marked with red and bright yellow.
C. liimminghii is one of the smallest
growing varieties in the genus seldom ex-
ceeding six inches in height; the flowers
are most beautiful, and are produced
several in number in short sub-pendant
panicles, and expand about 2J inches. The
sepals and petals are creamy white with a
rich pink blotch on the apical half ; the lip
is bright crimson striped and penciled
with buff yellow-
C. X Chelsonii has pseudo bulbs a foot
or more high. The flowers are among the
largest of the genus, are three inches
across, and produced 8-12 in stiff panicles.
The sepals and petals are pale yellow with
a rufous blotch on the apical half; lip
brighter in color, reticulated with yellow,
Odontoglossdm citrosmum will now be
showing for flower and will require a good
supply of water at the roots during their
blooming period, in order that the plants
may not be over-taxed. The glossy
pseudo-bulbs are pyriform, compressed
and diphyllous, the long pendulous flower
spikes issue with the new growth, and
carry from 10 to 25 very fragrant waxy
flowers, each expanding about two inches ;
in the type they are pure white with a yel-
low crest on the base of the lip ; in the
variety roseum the sepals and petals are
creamy white and the lip pale rose, while
some flowers in addition are dotted with
rose.
A pretty dwarf-growing odontoglossum
for block culture is found in O. Rossil
MAJtrs; its flowering season is usually
during late Winter and early Spring, but
many will be found in bloom at the pres-
ent time, where the plants have been
grown cool; it has small compressed
monophyllous bulbs and grows six inches
high. The scapes are 3-8 flowered, and the
flower three inches across the petals ; the
sepals are white covered with brown spots;
the petals also white the base spotted
with brown ; lip white or pale rose, with a
yellow crest on the base. The plant is
very floriferous and a free grower, and re-
quires copious syringing while growing ; a
cool, shady position suits it best.
Epidendkum vitellinum majus.— This
is a bright little species and will now be
flowering in most collections. It does
well under cool treatment, suspended in
shallow baskets, in a little mixed peat and
sphagnum with good drainage ; it also
does nicely on blocks with a little material
to retain moisture.
The bulbs are ovate, compressed and
support two glaucous dark green leaves.
The peduncles are several to many flow-
ered, each 1^ inches across ; the sepalsand
petals are orange scarlet ; the lip bright
yellow.
CYPKIPEDIDM X SCHROEDEK^.— This is
one of the largest and most showy of the
selenipedium group, a free, robust grower
and abundant bloomer ; it is a hybrid, but
is now so easily procured that no commer-
cial collection should be without it. The
flower scapes are two feet or more long
and 3-6 flowered. The flowers are bright
pink rose in color, the infolded lobes of the
large inflated lip creamy white, spotted
with rose, the individual petal measuring
five inches in length. It does best when
grown in equal parts of chopped peat
fibre and sphagnum, with very liberal
drainage of crocks or charcoal.
ROBEKT M. GrRKT.
New Carnations.
Geneva. — This carnation originated at
Milwaukee, Wis., three years aeo. It be-
longs distinctly to the scarlet class of car-
nations. The corolla is composed of about
45 petals moderately fringed — or. rather,
serrated — on their borders with an intense
scarlet color. There is no distinguishable
difference between the scarlet shade of
Geneva and Portia in the same aged
flower ; the central petals stand erect and
the others are fluflSly arranged so as to
give the flower a conical conformation,
while they are of greater substance and
crisper than those of Portia. The Geneva
calyx is good, in many of the flowers pos-
sessing six bracts, two more than in the
old sorts, caused by the bud sitting down
on the last node of the flowering cane,
whose lateral leaves are transformed into
the third pair of bracts.
The only rival Geneva has in the scarlet
class among the ohl varieties is Portia,
which carnation men know has ever been
uneqnaled in the intensity and persistency
of its scarlet color. It is with this old and
well known variety that Geneva is com-
pared, and the best description that can
be given of Geneva from a commercial
standpoint is that it has one-third more
petals in its corolla than Portia, which is
one-third larger, the plant one-third taller,
the canes one-third larger and stiiler, and
this law of proportion is carried out in all
other physical features of the plant.
The only rival in color which Geneva has
among recent introductions is The Stuart,
of which I will not speak at this time.
All the florets of Geneva that have been
examined possessed three well developed
pistils, which is well known to the techni-
cal botanist to be one more than the regu-
lation number, and would place this vari-
ety of carnation in Teteagtnia order of
plants instead of the usual DiGNIA order
of the Dianthus genera of plants.
The Ada Byron carnation has four pistils
and twenty-four stamens, which would
place it in class Poltandeia, order Trigy-
nia, genera Dianthus, and metropolite
species. L. L. Lamborn.
Send for descriptive Illustrated Catalogue, with
copyright enEravlng. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Nubsert Co., Thos, Griffin, Mgr„ Wfstburj Sia,, LI
DOUBLE SCARLET GERANIUMS.
I'rlile of tUc West.
Extra flue plants out of 3% inch pots, in
bloom, $6.00 per 100. aj^in. pots, $8.00 per 100.
CASH WITH OBDEK.
GEO. P. DREW, Hyannis, Mass.
GERANIUMS.
i inch pots, S7.00 per 100
21^ " «3.00
Stong plants, in bud and bloom.
ENGLISH IVT, 3 inch pots, S3.00 per 100.
GERMAN IVT, 2 " S.SO
J. H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.
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GERANIUMS and GOLEUS.
A good assortment of Geraniums In bud and
bloom, not too tall. 4 incli pots, at $5.00 per 100.
ColeuB in variety, from 2. 2 1-2 and 3 inch pnta. at
$2.00 and $2.50 per 100; a nice lot of 3 inch Golden
Bedder inthis lot. „ . ^ *
Alternanthera Fall cuttinK.from 2 mch pots,
"^yuZiislaT'eood ones, 3 inch pots. 50 cts. per doz.
AlysBUin, singledwarf, Sin. pots, iO cts. per doz.
W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.
WHEN WRITING M ENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Oak Park, III.
J. F. Klimmer, of this place, was pretty
well satisfied with the sale of flowers dur-
ing Winter. His carnations being dis-
budded, fetched a good price.
So far, the plant trade is not satisfac-
tory, prices being very low and sales slow.
Much of this plant trade is for Waldheim
cemetery, and the factof so many working
men being slack is undoubtedly affecting
sales out this way.
Otto Gokke has, of course, the same ex-
perience. He purposes growing carnations
only next year.
Henry Mundt has been notedin Chicago
market this year for good carnations. He
had no difficulty in sales, and even now
eets $3 for all he grows of Tidal Wave.
They are yet model plants and full of
splendid long-stemmed flowers. Others
mostly grown are Daybreak and Silver
Spray. He has planted out 20,000 plants
that were afforded room in boxes placed
along side of the walk?, which are very
wide. These boxes stand on a temporary
shelf, the shelf being supported by a slat
fitting under the stage; no nailing is
needed, and when out of use it is pulled
out and stacked away with the shelf until
wanted next year.
A home-made ventilator is also worthy
of notice, as its cost is verysmall. A Hnch
pipe is so fastened from end to end of the
house, just under the sash, that it revolves
easily. A ^ inch wire bar does the lifting
by means of window cord fastened on this
and wound around the half-inch pipe. In
the shed a tee piece is jointed with the
pipe, the end of which projects through
the wall for that purpose. Every turn of
the pipe raises the sash to any height
wanted. A wooden plug stops its unwind-
ing; remove this and the weight of the
sash brings them close again, on a self-act-
ing principle. It is the simplest of the
many devices florists of themselves apply
that we have come across. His houses are
span-roof, twenty feet wide, running
north and south, and perhaps, 150 feet
I'rora 2^ inch pots, finest yellow and crimson
Verschaffeltii, or In six finest assorted varieties,
$2.00 per 100.
JATQ. K-OSES.-FlowermBPlantBfrom5in.pot8,
$1HI0 per 100 ; from 2JjS Inch pots, $3.00 per ICO.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS.-In six finest
named varieties, in hud and bloom, from 6 inch
pots, $15.00 per 100. Cash with order.
JAMES HOBAN, Florist Bridgeport, Conn.
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c:oi:-xsx7£;
strong 2 in. leading yar. per 1000 $20.
VINCA MAJOR, var., IJ^in. strong-, $2.00 a 100
HELIOTROPE, 3 inch 2-60 "
ABUTIIiON ECLIPSE, 2 inch 3.60 "
LOPHOSPHBBMrM, 2 inch 2.50 "
THOS. A. McBETH, Springfield, Ohio.
COL.EUS.
30,000 Coleus, Verscliaffeltii nnd Golden
Bedder (true); 10,000 Coleus, assorted in 50
varieties, fine plants, pot grown, ready now,
$30.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
O. F. FAIKFIELiD, Florist,
SPBINGPIEtp, MASS.
1 vases, a lOO, $3.00.
, ^..oo... „^_, planted from t
Iper 100, 76 cts.; per 1000, $6.00.
CUT CARNATIONS.JI^Sxix^':
p. S. stock guaranteed in prime condition.
A. G. THIELE, Waynesboro, Pa.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
10,000
p;CHEVERIAS
at $5.00 per 100.
C. KROMBACH,
isr 25th Sreet, Brooklyn, N. Y.
WHEN WRrrING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
502
"Thk Florist's Exchanok.
BEDDING PLANTS.
assorted *4 00 per 100
SnWia SplendeiiB
tgeratnm, blue
Golden Feverfew..
opauy the order, 'Address,
OAK PARK NURSERIES, Patchogue, L. I,
CHEAP FOR CASH.
COLIirS, Verschafteltii, Golden Bedder and
SandPliniim.
GERANIUMS, assorted.
ECHEVEBIA secunda.
HANS. DONHAUSEK, L. I. CITY, N.T.
Upper Side St. Michael's Cemetery.
GERANIlTinS.
Double Gen. Grant, Assorted Double.
BNGI.ISII IVY.
Hardy Pinks, Anne Boleyn, il4. inch
pots, strong plants, $8.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.
JOHN & WESLEY LEACH,
328 Flushing Ave., Astoria, I. I. City, N. T.
MERMET ROSES
A few more left in 3 inch pots.
Write for hard time prices by
100 or 1000.
HUGH CHESNEY, Farmington, Conn.
KHEIIERIl SEC. GLIUCI
2 in., sa.OO per 100 ! i% in., »3.00 per If'O.
Extra strong, 4 inch pots, *6.00 per 100.
"LOOK HBRB!"
Alternantheras, A. Nana, P. Major $8.60
Coleus, assorted colors S.50
English Ivy 2.60
Verbenas, assorted 2.50
Centaurea Gym 2.50
Geranium, single scarlet, 4-in. pots 4.00
CASH WITH ORDER.
JOS. H. OUNNING-HAM, Delaware, Ohio,
HOLLYHOCKS
Large plants to color, $6 00 per 100.
ELIZABETH HURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.
HIHEH WBrriHO MEHTIOW THB HOHIST'S OCCM«WGE
CLEMATIS
For Fall Delivery,
In Glioice, Popular, Named Kinds.
Prices on application.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III
DIRE EEOIIIDl FEOWERS
Contract growings for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, EI<A.
WHEW WRmwG KZHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
CARKATIOKS Al,r, SOL,D.
I have a fine lot of
NELUE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
WRITE FOR PRICE.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
WHEN WBITINO MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
FOR HAJUe..
tiO.UOO ALTERNANTHERAS, 4color8.
BEGONIAS, LOBELIAS, TROP^.-
All these plants
~' " LP for ......... — . -
minutes from Brooklyn ]j. road ana
rapid transit.
DAVID H. LANEY, Woodhaven. N.Y.
Do You
Want GERANIUMS, fancy mixed,
FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPE FEVER-
VIEW, PARIS DAISY, from 4 in pots,
at 6c. each ? PANSIES, $1.50 per 100.
H. F. Littlefield, Lake Vlew,Worcester, Mass
Ageratum, l)lue and white, 2K in., 100 82.B0
Heliotrope, strong, 2J^ in., 100 2.60
Loljella, strong, 21^ in., 100 1-00
Leucanthemujn Maximum, 10c. each, 25. 2.25
Mimulus Moschatus, 2).| in., 100 2.00
Verbena, rooted outings, 100 ; 2J^ in., 100. . . 2.00
Express only. Cnsli with order.
E. G. DARMSTADT, - Hewletts, L. I.
Pansies and Ferns.
Betscher strain, good blooming Pansies; $1.60
per 100 ; $12.60 per 1000.
Ferns — Adiantum Cuneatum and Gracillimum,
Pteris Serrulata. Serrulata Cristata, Adiantoides,
Cretica alb-Lineata and Selagiuellas, $5.00
per 100.
Chrysanthemums, fine selection, $3.60 per 100,
Geraniums, Fuchsias, etc., good selection, 2
in. pots, $2.00 per 100.
Geraniums, Fuchsias, etc., good selection, 4
in. pots, $7.60 per 100.
Smilax, $1.60 per 100 ; $12.60 per 1000.
TEEMS CASH WITH ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEH WRITING MEWnOW THE FLORISrS EXCHANGE
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, 50 eta. each; $5.00
per doz.
83.00
S4.Q0
doz.;
Semperflorens Compacta, 30cts. each;
per doz.
Semperflorens Vernon, 50ct8. per doz. ; 1
per 100.
Semperflorens Snowdrop, 50 cts. per
$4.00 per 100.
COIiEUS, Verscliaffeltii, Firebrand,
Golden Eedder (strong-), 50 cts. per c
84.00 per 100. Cash with order.
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sta., PBILA.,
SPECIAL OFFER
AKeratum*
^ per 100. 1000.
Blue and white, in bud aad bloom $3 00
*^InafflueBortB.2J^ inch pots 3 CO $25 00
'• " 3 5 00 iU 00
Mammoth, in bud and bloom 300 2500
Gen'l Collection " " 2 50 22 00
Oanna. Per 100
Mad. Crozy, 4 in. pots........ $12 00
, Snowcrest, 2 1-2 inch pota
L, double and single, 21-2 incli pots..
„^, , fragrant, 3 inch pots,
Ijau tanas, 10 fine varieties 4 00
Pandanus Utills, flue plants $15.00 to 60 00
" I, transplanted
rKouiuuiHt 3 inch pots..
Roses* H. P., bud and bloom, 5 inch pota 25 00
Tea, bud and bloom, 4 inch pots 15 00
H. P's.. 25 var., from 2J^ in pots 5 CO
Salvia Splendensand Wra.Bedman,2MP J 00
Vinca, variegata and elegans, 4 in., strong 10 00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W.H. Lincoln, Potter Palmer, Exquisite.
J. R. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel, B. G. Hill,
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Pottler, L.C Price, MarKuerite
Graham, and 50 other good varieties, from 2M
Inch, $3.50 and $t.00 per 100.
8ENI> FOR CATALOaiJE OF OTHER TABIETIKS.
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, FIshkill, N.Y.
WHEN WRITING MEPJTIONTHE 7LORISTS' EXCHANGE
SEED TRADE REPORT.]
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of I'lokists' Ex-
change. 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
The welcome rain of last week was
doubly fortunate lor the seed growers,
whose various crops began to show plainly
the effects of dry weather. Cabbage and
turnips were suffering badly ; while they
were put out in the best possible condition,
and started off well, just previous to the
rains the plants were all spindling and
weak. We have not had an opportunity to
see what the effect of the gale has been,
but consider it too early in the season to
injure these crops materially. A contin-
ued storm when the plants are in flower is
usually fatal, but the turnips have been in
flower for a week and are likely to escape,
while the cabbages are not far enough ad-
vanced to suffer very much. The damage
done to the Brassica family of plants by
the storms, when in flower, comes from
the destruction of the insect that is the
agent of fertilization.
At Wethersfleld the onion seed growers
were greatly alarmed at the prospect of
their principal seed crop because of the
drought. The onion leaves began to curl,
which is an alarming symptom, but the
next morning after the shower the onions
brightened up wonderfully, as did the
countenances of the growers ; now the
crop promises well, but promises of seed
crops are by uo means to be depended
upon, as you are never sure of one until
the harvest comes and the seed is put into
bags; then only is the result known.
Hakt, Wells & Co., a new flrm in the
seed trade, succeed E. Decker, who' has
been compelled to retire from business be-
cause of ill-health. The senior member
was for several years with Johnson, Rob
bins & Co., and, under their teaching,
should have a very general knowledge of
the seed business. Mr. Wells has not been
before in the seed business, but engaged in
other mercantile pursuits. Both of the
active partners have an excellent reputa-
tion.
Wm. Megqat is conflned to the house
with rheumatism mixed with some slight
ills, but will probably be out in a few days;
his condition is not at all serious. He has
made a new departure from the seed trade
and opened a gallery of curios, and a more
unique collection of grandfather's clocks,
and clocks of all other denominations,
side boards, andirons, warming pans,
china that graced the table of Mary, Queen
of Scots, and many pieces that did not,
medicine (?) bottles, in fact, everything
from a Jew's-harp to an Egyptian pyramid,
is rarely met.
CoMSTOOK, Feeke & Co. report a fairly
good trade the past season, and also give a
good account of the present growing crops,
'iheir output of beets, turnips, parsnips
and other biennial crops is looking well,
but the acreage is sadly too small in view
of the short crops abroad. The beet seed
crop will be far below what will be re-
quired, and prices will undoubtedly be
high. They are just commencing to set
the plants for their tomato seed crop, and,
as they put out forty acres the task is not
an easy one.
Johnson Robbins & Co. report a fairly
good trade, and, like most others, say
stocks of most kinds are quite low. The
Wethersfleld seedsmen doing wholly a
vegetable seed trade, have not felt hard
times like those who do a mail trade.
Thos. GrKiswoLD, South Wethersfleld,
has no cause for complaint : stocks are
low, and growing crops in a satisfactory
condition. He reports a good trade in the
Nebraska house that the junior Griswold
has in charge.
"What about French onion seed ? " This
is a question we often hear, and it is a per-
tinent one. There is not a doubt but
many of our varieties can be well grown
from French seed with good results, and
that France, with her cheap labor, may
become a dangerous rival in the produc-
tion of onion seed, as she is with many
other kinds. Why would not this be a
good topic for the Seed Trade Association
to discuss ?
Turnip Seed. There is every indication
of high prices for all varieties this season.
There was a considerable acreage put out
on Long Island this season, a very large
proportion of which is now plowed under,
and there is great danger of the remainder
going the same way. In a field of four
acres we examined, we could not find a
single stem but what was filled with the
white maggot, which is sure death to all
plants affected. The same, or a very
similar insect, is cutting down wheat by
the acre. We hear, too. of sonae fields of
cabbage that are already ruined by the
same enemy.
There is now every indication of a good
crop of Siberian kale ; the plants are
vigorous and in fall flower. Spinachnever
looked better at this season; withfavorable
weather the crop will be a heavy one.
New yoKK.— J. C. Vaughan, Barclay st.,
reports counter trade in seeds and plants
very satisfactory ; also a big demand for
Harrisii and French bulbs. Growers seem
to be putting off their orders for Dutch
bulbs till later in the season, expecting
then to make better terms, although the
prices now are away down.
F. E. McAllister, 23 Dey st., has had a
very satisfactory trade this season. The
demand has been more for selected than
ordinary stock. The usual lines of vege-
table plants have been as largely called
for as ever. ' Orders for Harrisii keep up
to those of previous years; out of town
calls for Roman hyacinths have increased,
while those around New York are on the
decline. There has been an excellent de-
mand for selected strains of florists' flower
seeds, especially such sorts as cinerarias,
primulas, asters and mignonette. Orders
for Dutch bulbs are apparently being de-
ferred till later.
Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54 Dey st., have
had an unprecedented demand for sweet
corn, especially the Evergreen variety.
Grass seeds have also been largely asked
for. Orders for bulbs have been a little
slow, but are now beginning to pick up.
The call for Dutch hyacinths has exceeded
that of previous years. Egg, pepper and
tomato plants have sold well, especially
the latter ; the demand for vegetable seed
is somewhat stiff. Messrs. Elliott report
big sales of the insecticides, hellebore,
whale oil soap and others.
ChAS. Schwake, 4M E. 84th St., has had
a good demand for the leading sorts of
vegetable seeds, also for Hamburg lily of
the valley pips. He will sail to-day per
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II. for Europe to
look after his crops of selected flower seeds,
florists' supplies, etc., and will visit Genoa,
the Riviera, Holland, France, Belgium
and Germany.
G. Herrmann, 413 E. 34th st., whose
trade is chiefly with the German popula-
tion of Long Island, also reports business
in vegetable seeds as being better than in
previous years. The call for dahlias has
been brisk, also for cannas, tuberoses and
gladiolus, while lilies have not been much
sought after. Cheap collections of flower
seeds have also gone well. Tools and im-
plements have been in good demand. Mr.
Herrmann flnds that more credit is asked
for by purchasers than heretofore.
A. Herrmann, above the Cut Flower
Exchange, reports trade in metal designs
as very brisk. There has been a falling off
in the sales of Gape flowers and immor-
telles, doubtless occasioned by the cheap-
ness of natural flowers this season.
WlNFElED ROLKEK, of August Eolker &
Sons, 136 138 W. 24th St., will sail for
Europe in the interests of his firm about
the middle of June.
J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, was visiting
New York this week.
E. v. Hallock, 26 Barclay St., New
York, will henceforth represent Messrs.
Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., of Paris, suc-
ceeding in that capacity Mr. August Rho-
tert.
Carl Cbopp, of J. C. Vaughan's, New
York, will sail on Saturday, June 2, for
Europe on a ten weeks' trip, during which
he will visit Italy, France, Holland and
England.
Enropean ITof^s.
Favorable weather and the most
satisfactory progress with both annual
and biennial crops continues to be the or-
der of the day.
Radish, spinach, rutabaga, mangel and
carrot are the most favorably affected,
while all other crops are benefited to a
corresponding degree. The notable excep-
tions are lettuce and the French crops of
turnips, which have gone from bad to
worse. Of the latter only the long and
half-long varieties are worth standing; the
crops of the flat and round varieties will
be almost nil.
From England an abundance of the yel-
low-fleshed turnips is reported, but several
white-fieahed kinds are at a premium. A
full report on the foregoing will appear in
next week's notes.
Two articles much used and esteemed in
Europe are now worth attention : these
are rape and white mustard. With refer-
ence to the former, the tendency of the
markets is all in favor of the buyer, and
fine samples of the dwarf Essex variety
can now be obtained on very favorable
terms. This state of things is hardly likely
to continue, as neither in England nor
Holland is there a large breadth standing
for the coming season. In France, also,
the growing crops of both the early and
late varieties are very short and are suffer-
The KtvORisT's Exchange.
503
ing from the same adverse circumstances
as turnip and rutabaga.
As regards white mustard the price is
also much easier, fully $1 per bushel less
being asked than was demanded a short
time back. The acreage sown for seed is
also very large, so that buyers will not
And any diffloulty in supplying their needs
at very moderate prices. If the reports
which reach Eupope about the increased
attention to sheep farming in America are
correct, both these seeds should be in great
demand in the future.
European Seeds.
Agricultural Appropriations.
In a recent discussion on the Agricul-
tural Appropriation bill, the feature of the
proceedings was an attack upon the
monthly crop bulletins issued by the De-
partment of Agriculture by Representa-
tive Marsh, of Illinois. He denounced
them as a fraud upon 30,000,000 people of
the United States, and said that they were
issued only in the interests of speculators
in farm products.
He supplemented his speech with a mo-
tion to strike out the appropriation forthe
gathering of the information contained in
these reports and their publication, but
this failed of adoption.
A large part of the discussion was de-
voted to the distribution of seeds by the
Department of Agriculture, and, after a
viaorous fight, led by Pickler, of South
Dakota, Ray, of New York, and Wilson, of
Washington, an increase of $30,000 was
made in the appropriation for this purpose
over the amount recommended by the
committee in the bill.
Yonkers, N. Y.
Local dealers are complaining of the in-
jury done to their business by itinerant
venders from New York. The florists
have petitioned the Common Council to
raise the license fee of dealers from out of
town. They say that the flower season is
short, and that the foreign peddlers glut the
market and practically ruin the local
trade. The petition is now in the hands of
the committee on laws and ordinances.
The dealers in fruits and vegetables are
now making similar complaints.
San Francisco.
A rose show, given under the auspices of
the State Floral Society, was one of the
recent features of the Midwinter Fair.
John H. Sievers displayed some choice
roses, pelargoniums, orchids and carna-
tions. In the collection were several speci-
mens of a new variety of rose raised by
Mr. Sievers, named "The Midwinter."
They were raised from white La France
through grafting. The petals are fluted
and are of a light peach color.
Mrs. Hodgkins had a good exhibit of
cacti; also white and yellow poppies.
Calochortus (Mariposa Lilies.)
For varied, brilliant coloring, the calo-
chortus stand unrivalled. They are
natives of the Pacific states, and are espe-
cially widely distributed throughout Cali-
fornia. In color, all the varied shades of
red, white, yellow, and black are displayed
in magnificent profusion. There are a
great many varieties of calochartus ; they
range in plant growth, from two inches to
three feet in height ; the blossoms also
vary in size, from one-half inch in diam-
eter, to three inches. The calochartus are
of the easiest cultivation, and will un-
doubtedly fiourish luxuriantly in any soil.
Among the best, may be mentioned :
Calochortus pnlchellus, which is a bril-
liant, orange yellow flower, with each
alternate petal dotted most beautifully
with silky golden hairs.
C. Maweanus has cup shaped flowers, of
a wondrous white, lined and dotted with
silky blue hairs.
C. Nudus is low growing, with beautiful
white blossoms.
C. Talmenii is a tall growing variety,
with extremely beautiful white flowers,
lined with purple.
C. Weedii is very attractive and pretty,
having a lustrous yellow blossom.
G. venustus is a plant of rare beauty ;
the prevailing colors of the blossom are
white and pale lilac, bordered with reddish
spots near the top, a brownish spot near
the center and approaching to a glowing
yellow at the base.
C.Kennydii is the most brilliant colored of
all the calochartus, being blood red in
color, with purple anthers.
C. Palmerii is a plant of wondrous
beauty, with a lustrous white blossom
merging to a glowing yellow.
C. splendens is a magnificent variety ; a
beautiful lilac in color, with purple an-
thers ; the flowers are very large, often
measuring three inches in diameter.
C. albuB is a singularly beautiful plant ;
it has pearly white blossoms, of a globe
shape on the inside, the flower is dotted at
the center with vivid purple spots.
C. ccernleus is another strange variety in
color, being a glowing lilac and shaded
with dark blue.
C. elegans has whitish green flowers.
C. roseus possesses lustrous cream col-
ored flowers, with a glowing rose colored
spot at the top of eacii petal and beautiful
red lines at the base. S. L. WATKINS.
Grizzly Flats, Cal.
CHANGESJN^BUSINESS.
Plainesville, O. — -W. C. Werner is
building three greenhouses on East Eagle
St.
Stuart, IA.— W. Grimm will start in
business here sometime in the Fall.
Mount Hollt, N. J.— Joseph Cross has
purchased the greenhouse property of
Warden Shinn, and will at once move the
greenhouses to Rldgway St., west of the
cemetery.
MIDDLETOWN, N. Y.— Florist Ryan has
abandoned the cut flower branch wnich he
opened at North and Railroad ave. a short
time ago.
POP ."SaTIf 25,000 plants of all kinds, at
rUK aai/IV i„'„est wholesale pi-ites, for
Brouklyn and New York fiorista. Write
J. AuBliii Shaw, aOO Clarkson Street,
Fliilbusli, Ij. I., or Telephone. No.
Stl Fliitbnsh.
Obituary.
WALPOLE, Mass.— Francis W. Bird, of
the firm of P. W. Bird & Son, manufac-
turers of the Neponset flower pots, died at
his home on Wednesday, May 22. He was
born at Denham, Mass., October 22, ISOi),
and at one time was very prominent as a
politician, having been elected to the
House for six terms and to the State Sen-
ate once. In 1872 he was candidate for
Governor. He was familiarly known as
the "Sage of Walpole. "
FRENCH CANNAS
haul Miirquant, Horace De Choi-
Presi.ieiitU ' " - —■ ■- — -
ibell, Henry
Nelli
DeSuzzonil.
Uoi lespondence as to price, sizes, etc. solicited by
Wboloaale Grower of Cut Flowers and Smilas, Tiffin, OMo.
WHEN WRtTING MENT'OW THE Ft PRIST'S CrCHAWGE
COLEUS
50.000 Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder,
Glow, Tricolor, Fire Brand and other
varieties, from %yi inch pots, $3.00 per
100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
Address: j^iexandfir Mead, Greenwich, Conn.
NOW READY—COMPLETE.
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Thia is a thoroughly revised edition of that old standard work, "Johnson''9 Cottage
Gardeners' Dictionary," -which >yas first published in 1846, and has now been rewritten
and brought down to date. . ,
The limitation of genera laid down in Bentham and Hooker's "Genera Plantarura" has,
with but few exceptions, been taken as the standard. The species are printed in bold
black type, considerably facilitating the work of finding any particular name, and rendering
reference easy.
An important feature of the work is the placing of synonyms alongside the correct^name,
instead of in a separate list. Reference has also been made to standard botanical and
horticultural works, where reliable figures of the plants mentioned can be found, and in some
cases to the places where the species were originally described.
The habitat of each variety is given, together with date of its introduction. The cultural
directions are brief and to the point. Insect foes, diseases and their remedies are fully
described, and figures of some of the former have been given.
The Dictionary is issued in eight parts, and the price at which this highly useful book is
issued places it within the reach of all, and no library can be deemed complete without it.
Price, post-paid, per part, 40 cts.; S parts, $3. SO; complete, bound in full olotb, S4.00.
Address orders, j|,E FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 170 Fulton Street, Mew York.
HEALTHY CABBAGE PLANTS
At SI.25 per 1000; tlO.OO per 10,000.
P. D. BARNHART, \rest Nevvton, Pa.
PEACH SEEDLINGS.
Can yet do 200,000 of these from seed
beds. Packed in light shallow boxes
with moss, and forwarded by Ex-
press for transplanting.
Price, $1.00 per 1000.
Address,
MILFORD NURSERIES, MMford, Del.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S I
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
CABBAGE, TOMATOES and
SWEET POTATOES at $1.50
per 1000. The finest varieties.
J. J. CRUSMAN, Clarksville, Tenn.
WHENWRrriNG
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Fuchsias, best varieties, n:
Geraniums, Bronze, nice j
*' • Mad. Salleroi
" Double and si „ . ,_
Begonias, mixed, many varieties, ^J^ '"'
Alteraanthera.Aurea Nana, stocky plants 1.50
" P. MHJor, stocky plants... 3 00
N. S. Griffith, Independence, Jacl(son Go.Mo.
Price per 100
,31^ in. pots. $3.00
3 " 3.00
nts 3.50
ice plants.... 3.00
gle,2i^in.pots 2.50
THE ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
Per 100
Pelargoniums, 4in., in bud and bloom. .$10.00
Double Ivy I.eaved Geraniums, best
miirket sorts, 3 in., ia bloom 5.00
Vincas, nice plants, 3 in. J6.00 a 100 ; 4 in . . 7.00
Coleus 2.00
Cuphea, 3 varieties 2.00
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y
Good Stock Cheap.
Petunias, double white, purple and pink, 3 100
inch pots $3.00
Geraniums, double stocky, 3 Inch pots S.OO
Verbenas 2.00
Salvia, 3 Inch 3.00
Dracaena Indivlsa, 3 feet, £3.00 per doz.
Colous, Golden Bedder, 2i inch 2.50
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, '^, Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CELERY PLANTS.
HENDERSON'S PINK PLUME.
The finest Celery ever introduced. Plants
ready June 1st, at J4.00 per 1000.
WHITE PLUME.
I ag'ain have an immense stock of this stan-
dard variety, Tvell rooted plants, ready now,
at $2.00 per 1000.
PRIZETAKER ONION PLANTS.
SometbinH- new. Try them. Nice stocky
plants, $1.00 per 1000.
TOMATO PLANTS
Extra large plants of Ignotum and Dwarf
Champion, from 4 in. pots, twice transplanted,
at 60c. per doz.; $3.60 per 100. Just the thing-
for extra early tomatoes.
Also plants of Ignotum, Dwarf Champion
Buckeye State, Liv's Beauty and Liv's Stone ;
once transplanted, at 75c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Terms cash with order. Samples mailed free
C M. GROSSMAN, - Wolcottville, Ind.
WHEW WRITING MCNTIOrt THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Sweet Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Pepper,
Address: HENRY HESS, Cockaysvlllo, Md.
CELERY
PETER J. SGHUUR, Kalamazoo, Mich.
PLANTS,
strong and
stocky, $'2.00
per 1000.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHCE
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
CABBAGE— Flat Dutch, Perfection, Dnimliead,
and Drumhead Savoy, $1.00 per 1000 ; $4.00 per 5000 ;
$r.50 per 10,000. EGG PliANT— N. Y. Imp. from
3 to 5 hi. high, $1.00 per 100 ; $6.00 per lOOO. TOMA-
TO—L'stone's Perfection, Favorite, Beauty and
other vars., $1.00 per 1000 i $4.00 per 5000; $7.50 per
10,000. SWEET POTATO— YeUow Hansemond,
$1.00 per 1000 ; $9.00 per 10,000. Terms cash. Plants
aU healthy and stout. Address
E.G. H ARC AOlNE.Felton, Delaware.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHfiC
FOR SALB.
About 10,000 strong plants, at the
low rate of only |3.00 per 100.
ColeiiB, such ae Golden Bedder, Terachaffeltii,
Queen Victoria; Alternantherast yellow and
red; Pyrethriim (Golden Feather) ; verbenas;
PetiininSt siiif^le variegated; dwarf Phlox {
lUuMk I Cuphseae; Torenia Fournleri;
liobellaH ; dwarf and trailing parlor Ivies i Effs
plants ; also about 1000 Trophy Tomatoes grown
In 2i^ inch pots.
Also about 10,000 plants grown in 4
in. pots, at only $5.00 per 100.
Gcraninms, flnebushyplants.mixed, good vari-
eties; Fuchsinsf Heliotropes; i^carlet aee;
Ltintanas; Japanese Pinks; Calendulas;
double or single SstockH.
Moon Vines, i inch pots, $1.00 per dozen.
(Mirysanthemuins, strong clumps, mixed, only
$1,00 per dozen. Cash with ordei'.
O, ASCBin;A?(?(, Florist,
1013 Ontario St., Kisingr Sun, Pkila., Fa.
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The^ Klorist's Exchange;
Carnations
AND
-*-^Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
IN BUD AND BtOOM
CAN BE SHIPPED BY FREIGHT.
ned
100
I Doubl'e, i in,, je.OOperinO;
double, 4 in,, S7,00 per
lOo: Mignonette, 4 in,, $6.00 per 100. Helio-
trope, 4 In,, $6.00. Beffonia Metallica, 4 in.,
S7.00. Double Stocks, 4 in., SV.OO per 100.
Cobjea, 4 in., $7.00 per 100. Fuclisias, 6 in.,
$15.00 perlOO. Anthericuni Picturatum, 4in.,
$7.00 per 100. Verbenas, 3 in., $3.00. Petunias,
single, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Dusty Miller, 3 In.,
$3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage, 4 in., $6.00 per 100.
Coleus, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Pansles, in bloom,
83.50 per 100. Cabbage Plants, transplanted,
$4.00 per lOOO. Egg Plant, N. Y- imp. trans-
planted, $2.00 per 100. Pepper Plants, trans-
planted, 50 cents per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.
WM. J. CHINNICK, TEENTON, N.J.
CHRYSANTHEMDMS
The Best Only. Terms Cash.
Rooted CuttiDgs, 35 cts. per doz. ; $3.00 per
100. Special prices for large lots for May and
June delivery.
Mr. Geo. D. Millet, Andover. Mass., says, in
sending his second order; "The 'mums were the
finest cuttings I have ever received, and not one ol
them has died."
JOHN CURWEN, Villa Nova, Pa.
WHEN VAfRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
WHY BUY ROOTED CUTTINGS
Best Mixed Ge
B, 2 1-^, 3 and 4 inch, $2.00,
$1.00 per 100.
Alternanthern, red and yellow, 2 inch, $2.00 a 100,
Ver^^chaiTeUii ColeiiH, 2 1-2 inch, $2.00 per 100;
Iji 15.00 per 1000.
Vinca VaricKatn, fine 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
Verbenas, 2 inch pots. $2.00 per 100.
Beiionias.^flne plants mixed, 2 1-2 inch pots, $2.50;
3 inch, $3.50; 1 inch, $5.00 per 100.
Cash tvith the order.
W. H. SCHNABEL, Crolon Falls, N. Y.
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
PERFECTLY HEALTHY.
f^20.oo per xooo.
30,000 VERBENAS.
In Bnd aud Bloom, $2.50 per 100 ;
,^_r\ f^r\^\ Xa ^*> CS! 'CT ^S OUR CHOICE SELECTED STOCK,
*X\J ^\J\J\J X!^\JtOj^tS9m Ready for Immediate Planting.
Gro-wn in 3 aud 4 iiicli pots. Send for prices.
_J. L. DIL,LON, Bloomsburg:, Pa.
JUIEW ENGLAND STATES.-
25,000 GERANIUMS, Double and Single Grant, S. A. Nutt, Hancock, La
Favorite, and leading kinds, 4 inch, 3J^ inch and 3 inch pots.
75,000 plants COLEUS, ACHYRANTHES, DWF. AGERATUM,
STOCK, GILLY, SALVIA, Double and Single PETUNIAS, etc., etc,
1,000 HYDRANGEAS, 6 inch, 7 inch and 8 inch pots.
Glean healthy stock, bear inspection. Send for prices,
L. H. FOSTER, 45 King; St., Dorchester, Mass.
"SEBRINA,"
A NEW "MUM."
This Chrysanthemum is a fine pinit, early as Gloriosum, grows stronf^er thim any variety
I linow. I have grown it for five years without selling the plants. It is the onii' seedling out of
many I cared to have my name attached as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROOTED CUTTINGS, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per dozen.
PLANTS, Si In. poU, 2S cts. " 2.SO
EDWIN A. SBIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOIilS, MD.
CARNATIONS "^^'*tt;r*^- CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Helen Keller, $3.00 ner doz, ; $12.00 per 100. Sweet-
brier, $200per doz.; $1000 per 100. Peail, Puritan,
Lambonl, Grace liiirJiiiL'. Tidal Wave, Mrs. F.
Mangold, Anna Webh, $2 00 per 100; $15 IJO perlOOO.
Lizzie McGowen, Mrs. ("'Islier. Hinze's Whiie,
Wilder, Portia, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.
Smiinx, stroun plants, from 2^ inch puts,
$2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Sample free.
RnslVn, H. E ' Wid.
SpauldiDK, Minnie Wanai
i.Jessioa.L. Canning, Boehmei
■maid, Source D'Or, V. U. Hal-
J. N. Oerard, Geo. W. Childs
Harr.. .May
; ker, Mrs. J. G. Willi
piiiei, 4,o.uu per
, $8.10 per 1000.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elniwood Ave. and 58th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
, WRITING MENTION 1
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 3 varieties,
blush and red, home srowa tine yoang: plants,
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
New Crimson Carnation Sambo, a few
hundred plauta left. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100.
Marguerite Carnations, seedlings, $1.50
per 100.
Blue Daisy, Agathffla Ccelestiua, blooms
as freely as our well known whire Daisy or
Marguerite. $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per
100.
K"e"W Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, from
open ground, $1.00 per doz.
New golden leaved Lobelia, G-oldelse.
This is a decided acquisition to the list of these
favorite plants, 3J^ inch pots, 75 cts, per doz.;
$5.00 per 100,
Clematis, large flowering varieties from
3 inch pots, $1.50 per doz.
Dracsenaindivisa, 4in. potp, $1.50adoz.
Echeveria secunda glauca, $3.00 a 100.
Chrysanthemums, moted cuttings, trans-
planted, in qimntity of the six varieties: Ivory,
Widecer, Advance, Caimiug, Gloriosum, Snow
$2.00 per 100.
Anthericum picturatum, 4 inch pots.
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Coleus, Golden Redder and Verschaffeltii.
Altern ant h eras, Paronychioides, (best
red), Aurea nana, Kusea nana, Versicolor.
Achyranthea, Lindenii and Versicolor.
Prices on Coleus, Alternantheras and
Achyranthes sent on application.
ADDRESS LETTERS : ^^ ^ Y\^ J ^^ pj^ J^ \-C\
1 1th and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Cut Flower Trade.
The retail florist of to-day contra.sts
strongly with the florist of forty years
ago, and the trade in cut flowers during
the same period has developed in a most
remarkable manner. As we look back tn
the time when we first became acquainted
with the city florists, which was nearly
forty years ago, we are simply amazed at
the progress made, which, in magnitude,
has fully kept up with all other kinds of
business, but in the development of taste
it has by far surpassed all other indus-
tries. This fact was particularly noticea-
ble in the establishment of J. Breitmetek
& Son, Detroit, which we recently visited.
As we looked through the store and con-
servatory our mind involuntarily wan-
dered back to the period when the dealer
in cut flowers was a man of all work ; he
came into his 10x12 store, which was the
front end of a greenhouse, in his working
garb to wait upon a customer, who wanted
a geranium or some other plant for the
garden, and when the sale was made he
donned the regulation blue apron, and
then went on with the work he had quitted
to make a 25-cent sale. If, by good for-
tune, a funeral piece was wanted, the boy
of all work laid down his spade or hoe and
commenced stemming double white prim-
ulas, which were the foundation of the
work in hand, the superstructure being an
occasional tuberose or carnation, or, what
was more elaborate, in their season, a La-
marque rose or two would stand above the
rest to show their superiority in the world
of flowers.
Now, in the case referred to, the junior
member presides over the establishment
(not in the workman's garb), with a dig-
nity and suavity that would be appro-
priate in an art gallery. While his sales
are made, or customers are waited upon
by ladies, who quietly and politely attend
to their business. Their handling of the
flowers reminded us of what we were once
told In the land of the attar of roses, that
" flowers were too beautiful and pure to be
handled by men, consequently they were
all gathered by women." Here the flowers
were not smothered in dark ice chests, but
tastefully arranged in a cool room with
glass doors, so that the customers could
see at a glance what there was for sale,
and at the same time be sorely tempted to
buy much more than they expected to do.
The conservatory was, in all respects, as
well ordered. The plants were objects of
real beauty, showing plainly the grower's
skill and love for his work. We examined
the whole carefully but could not find a
plant that was the home of the aphis,
mealy bug, scale or red spider. Finer
specimens of the Araucaria excelsa we
have never seen, not singly but by the
score ; and the same may be truly said of
the palms, azaleas, ferns, and all other
plants used for decorative purposes.
From what we could see from the out-
side, and we had not time to visit any
other establishment, we are confident
there are others in the "West equally wide
awake, and that wealth so freely contri-
butes to taste, that the business is a profi-
table one. C. L. A.
Paris Green.
As is well known this substance is ex-
tensively used by florists and others as an
insecticide. A correspondent of one of our
contemporaries points out that the Mc-
Kinley duty of 25 per cent, (prohibitory)
is retained in the pending tariff bill, and
asserts that recently, since the retention
of this rate appeared to be assured, the
combined manufacturers have advanced
the price nearly 100 per cent., although the
cost of the raw material is lower than it
has been, and the price of farm products
does not enable farmers and others to pay
high prices for the things they must buy.
An inquiry into the existence and opera-
tions of this combination, by the Senate
committee and House as well, has been
recommended.
New Bedford, Mass.
The last meeting of the Gardeners and
Florists' Club, previous to the Summer
vacation, was held at Odd Fellows' build-
ing, May 14. The success of the annual
chrysanthemum show has been such that
it is proposed to give a rose show and a
spring show another season. An honorary
membership is beiog formed, which may
be joined for $1. The members will be en-
titled to admissions to the meetings and
exhibitions of the Club. Arrangements
may be made for lectures before the Club
another Winter by prominent horticultur-
alists. A supper followed the business
meeting.
HAMMONTON, N.J.
One insertion in your paper, occupying one inch
last spring, has brought us business amounting to
$400 from one customer.
WM. E; BASSETT & SON.
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVEUS,
Now ReadT, $1.50 per *Ioz. ; $10.00 per
100. Strong Plants, from 2 inch Pots.
BAILLEnOUZE SROS., Flatbush, W. T.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS, Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
3000Wm.SCOTT
$5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
Speak Quick
If You Want Any.
G. BESOLD, Mineola, Long Island, N. Y.
CARNATION-^
VAN LEEUWEN
$4.00 PER loo; $35.00 per iooo.
Cash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
Win. Scott Carnations!
Booted Cuttings, §5.00 per 100.
Strong Plants, - $7.00 per 100.
Also a fine lot of other varieties. Send for
prices.
GEO. HANCOCK S SON, Grand Haven, Mich.
Verbenas, Michell's special sti
all others in size of ttuwer, brilliancy of cuJor
and compactness of growth, 3 inch pots 2 50
D-warf Wcavlet 8nfi:e, Wm. Bedman, 3 inch. 2 50
Cobfea ^^candens 3 oo
Petunias, Giant of California 2 00
VincaMinor, 3 vars 2 50
Castor Benn PInnt, Queen of Cambogea... 3 00
iVlanettia Bicolor . . . , a 00
ROOTED CUTTINGS, free by mall.
Acbillen* The Pearl 1 oO
Aeei'atum, new white. Lady Isabel 1 00
*' Blue Cope's Pet .,, 75
Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HCGHES, Berlin, N.J
VHCH WRmWO MFWTION THE Pt PRIST'S EXCHANGE
LiLSX CALL.
50,000 ROOTED CUTTINGS of CARNATIONS
in prime order, of tlie following varieties:
Silver Spray, J. J. Harrison, Aurora,
Puritan, Lizzie McGowan, Buttercup,
Fred Creighton, Florence, Grace Wilder,
Mrs. Fisher, Hinze's White, Portia,
Chester Pride and Daybreak. Also fine
pot plants of all the above varieties.
Price on application.
JOS. REPfARD,
UNIONVILLE, CHESTER CO., PA.
WHEW WRITIMC MEWTIOW THE tXOBIST S EXCHANGE
ROSES
Soupert, Meteor, Marie Guillot,
Safrano, La France.
COLEUS ^
Golden Bedder, Glory of Autumn,
Spotted Gem, Fire Brand, Fire
Crest, Sun Beam, Veddo.
JOliN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
A CAK1> of ten lines or less uiay be
iserted in AMERICAN GARDENING at
the rate of 15 cents per line of eight words.
THEi Klorist's Exchanoe.
505
FOR SAI<£.
Fine vovinB: plants, from ZH and 4 inch pots,
strong, of Mermet and BrWe Roses.
Bride iSi inch, S5.00 ; 4 inch, 88.00 per lOO.
Merm^Z)^ inch, S5.0O; 4 inch, $8.00 per 100.
Gash witli the order,
H. GROUT, Z37 Pine St., Springfield, Mass.
WHEN WRrriHG MEWTIOH THg ftORIST'S EXCMJWGC
MAMANCOCHET
The best Tea Rose o£ the importation of '93.
Tn color it is on the style of Catharine Mermet,
but deeper. The buds are more beautiful and
of extra large size, a strong grower, and per-
fectly free from Mildew. A superb rose.
Price, 6 inch pots $6 OO per dpz.
4inch pots SO 00 per 100.
3 inch pots 18 00 per 100.
2% inch pots 16 00 per 100.
Cash with order.
JOHN COOK, 318 N. Charles St.,
BAtXIMORE, MD.
^ THE METEOR |
THZE BEST #
Dark Rose for Forcing. J
STRONG PLANTS, i j
$4 per lOO; S3S per 1000.
McGregor ergs.,
♦ SPRINGFIELD, - OHIO.
DO you want a proof of the effective
work done by the Flokists' Ex-
change to its advertisers ? We refer you
to its columns; they speak for themselves
ROSES. ROSES.
Brides, Mermets, Perles, Cusin, Hoste,
Watteville, Gontier, Meteor and La
France at $4.00 per 100 ; Bridesmaids
and Beauties at |6.oo per 100; strong
rooted Beauty cuttings at $3.00 per 100.
Special prices on quantity. Let me
price your lists. Cash with order.
ROB£RT K. XESSON,
West Forest Park. ST. LOCIS, MO.
EVERY FI,OIlISX OtTGHX XO
IISSVKE HIS G1.ASS AGAINST
HAIL,.
For particulars address
JOHN (ji. ESIiER.Seo'y, Saddle River, N.J.
SMAI.I. CARDS of ten lines or less are
a feature of AMERICAN GARDENING.
They cost only 16 cents per line of eight
words.
ULRicH mum.
Extra strong plants, 2% inch,
«6.00 per 100; SSO.OO per 1000.
JOSEPH HEAGOCK, Wyncote, Pa.
BEIDES BSIDBSMAIDS PERIES, Li tS *"-» ^ 'tT d H03TES. CUSIHS, BEAUIIES, UETEOES.
From 2, 3 and 4 inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W. STENIMLER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. for OHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., Ensland, ' " " ■ -•
- - - . - -venters of Vuli
^Rubber.' "Extra'strong Greenhouse H03e lo withsFand higli pressttre, 3 mch
3 ply, 15 cents per foot in 61} feet lengtbr '**''
Mention paper.
5,000 BRIOBSMAID, at $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
1,000 METEORS, 2,000 MERMETS, 3,000 BRIDES, 2,000
PERLiES, 1.000 HOSTE, at $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 3}^ fine stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale.
Cash with order, I". O. IS. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRANGE,
Luzerne Co.,
Dorranceton, Penn.
ROSES
From 2K inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Watteville, Wootton, at $4.00 per hundred. Meteor and
Testout, Bridesmaid, at $6.00 per liundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
from 2>^ in. pots, $4.C0 per 100. Vai-ietie»: Perle,
Papa Gontier, Cusin, Auuusta Victoria and
Textoul, S6.00 per I0».
CUT FLOWERS. I.ilyof the Valley and
sweet Peas nil Summer.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS In the best, new and
old Tarieties, from 2^ in, pots, $10.00 per 100. very
fine plants. Address
A. SCHUtTHElS, JIgr., Box 78, College Point, 1. 1.
WHEN WRrriNC MEHTIOW THE FtOB'ST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES
NICE STOCK FROM 2H. INCH POTS.
Per 1000 Per 100
PERLE $25.00 $2.80
SUNSET 25.00 2.80
BRIDE S2.50 2.50
MERMET 22.50 2.50
GONTIER 22.50 3.50
HOSTE 32.50 3.B0
M&RECHAL NIEL. 25.00 2.80
LA FRANCE .... 24.00 3.75
White liA FRANCE 34.00 3.75
ALBANY 34.00 2.75
MBTEOR 22.50 3.50
WATTEVILLE . . . 22.50 2.50
SOUPERT 33.50 2.50
and all standard varieties in
HYBRIDS, TEAS, HTBRID TEAS,
CLIMBERS, POLTASTHAS, &e.
Strictly our own selection, $20.00 a 1000;
$2.25 per 100. Same from 4 inch pots,
$6.00 per 100 Send in your lists for
prices. Terms Cash with order.
CUT SMILAX, 10 cents per String
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
armed i
exhaust ;
Flowering Roses, and have the floest range of green -
regard to durability aud labor-saving aptiiiaueea; tne
oo'fs and extreme durability,
im from the steam-pump that supplie
to secure the highest development of ou
of iron rose houses, covering two acres _ ., _
conceded by all who have examined them to be without question the flne^t range
ereenhuusea devoted to rose culture in the United States, and we oelieve, in consequenc
for supplyiug strong young healthy rose stock at the luwest possible prices. These housei
are conceded to be model houses in every way. Visitors are always welcome.
AMERICAN BEAUTY.— The largest rose and the most vigoro
We devote more than half of
houses ta this country for that pu
rafters and purlins are of wrought
weather, before using, by the
pumped by steam, and everythi
supplyiDg strong y
B worth
□g up ^
', which is of the larscest £
fragrant c
: stems from the base of the plant, every shoot tei
deey lose. In foliaae and aizeof dowe
Hybrid Perpetual or Hardy class, and issiniilarto Magna Charta ir Gloire de Paris It is as fragran
■ ' ' -'■ Hardy roses, which, coupjed with its vigor, large size and beautiful^cplor, i^in ' '^^^
t at the head of Winter bloomi _
„„„^^ . , jutwneii successfully dowered, no obhe
proBt. 2J^inehpot8,$10.00perlOO; $90.00 per 1000.
MME. CAROLINE TESTOUT,— This rose has attracted
se sent out since the Ainericau Beauty. Et was the v
Chrysanthemum Show of the LANIEK Silver GUP for the
not exhibited previous
vigorous (
show. It is a Hybrid Te
.staatly surrounded by
, decided though delicate
im shoots in profusion, and
bfoonier for so large and fine a rose, producinir scarcely any blind wood.
to La b'rance, and ia size much larger. In color it is simply unequalled
derfuliy clear brilliant pink, of one so' '
Silver Cnp awarded us ISOl for our exhibit ^^^ .,^., _,.^ ^ „.r..-,
of JHeteor Koses; for best 100 Kcd Bohcb gpeciai treatment, and f^or ^a high-<
of any variety. roses that -- ' -. !_ .i.„ i,„iP .,i„,
and .-...- t— t-
" ■ this demand, and bellve that M:
Hybrid Tea the French have ev
, but ha
predictic
in that respect, i
! do 1
: find, within afew years, that ther
ny good qu
.rs. that tl
tell you that'
t keeps a plei
thout shading of any kind. It needs
i have needed a good pink
-" istAsmussay "
" I have gro
; Buyers
like enthusia
1 destined to win'a high place and prove very profl'table to the grower. 'First premium awarded us for this variety. N. Y.
Chrysanthemum Show, Fall, 1893. Price, 2i-| inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.-A new rose of German orisin that is attracting a great deaj^of
■ promises to he of great value. In color it is midway between Bride and ilme. Hoste, a d
> larger and longer stemmed than thos^ of Bride. The habit of the plant is singularly strt. .
delictouBlv fragrant. Winner of the Silver Cup offered by the F. R. Pierson i orapany , at the Madipon Square Garden Chrysanth.
nst promising forcing rose never beforeexhibited at a^ew York show.^ First premium. New York Chrysanthem
J praise, and
for the
__ Pall, 1893, awarded
EVaVTetyT"PriceT'2M"i"nHa pots", S'S^bOperrdoT $75.00 per 1000.
BKIDESMAID.— (Oricinjited by Frank L. Moore.) This is the rose we have all been waitin? for- a Kermet whose color (s consfawf through all
kinds of weather. Mermet has always been acknowledged as n
tendency to lose color in dark weather. In the Bridesmai-d " '"
form, habit of growth and freedom of bloom wiih its part-,.
wide-awake growers about New York intend to discard Mermet and plant Bridei
their wisdom, as its uniform good color
iarly approaching peifectio
rith this .one fault corrected, :
i parent, and, nnllke Waban, it never produ
afaultbeir
I brought fifty per (
! tha
days at the Mil di!
I than any other pink
and every good trait unchanged. It is identical in
jmnl-formed buds. Mtiuy of the largest and most
,, „ ^.^^^^ ►• ~ I ^e, the coming season, and we believe results will prove
> bring a correspondingly uniform good price, and hence makes It much
iSqu
nd very successful grower of Mermet, voices thi
profitable. The past
free of bloom, no more need be said on this point. We
Garden Chrysanthemum Show. Fall of 1892, for this variety. Mr. T. J. Slaughte " '
eiiHzed that i
B fully 8
Show, b
1 he says :
"It gives me great pie;
Silver Cap awarded ns for Meteor Roses, exliibi-
ted at Madison Sanare Garden, 1892, for best become'bU
25 Bed Koses of any variety.
^,„ .----. - the Bridesmaid my
u 1^ i,i.,o year i am cnnvinced it will supersede the Mermet entirely, o'm in g to its better color and greater
. possibly spare. I think growers will go strong for it next year. 2M in. pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1000.
nter blooming ; very double and very dark velvety crimson scarlet, its only fault being a tendency t
,. but when wells
riety. We grow this rose very largely, and t
We i
for our exhibit of Meteor at the New York Ohrysaothei
inch pots, $6.00 per lOOt $55.00 per 1000.
SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON.-A very valuable scarlet-
frequently In clusters, in whjch cHse.^^b^^disbuddjn " ------
Show, and !
ized as havii
iUecU
the VVoricl'f
iibiaa Exposition in Chicago, for our exhibit of this ^
riety.
nuch like Jacqueminot in e
and color; an easy variety to flower and has a delicious fragrance. Throws good stems, but
largely increased. The best crimson Winter-flowering rose at the present time ** for eeneral use" all things considered.
2J4 inch pots, $6^00 per 10b:'$5'5V00 pei- iO^OO.
MIME. CUSIN, PERLE, MERMET, NIPHETOS and BRIDE, §5.00 per 100; M5.00 per 1000.
Mention Paper.
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Walter WiLSHiRE Montreal, Que.
Dahl. B. Long Buffalo, N. T.
JohnG. ESLER Saddle Siver, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HONAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. LiTTLEjOHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. ScoTT Milwaukee, Wis.
EcQENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
J AS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
WAia^ER MOTT Traveling Representative.
B. G. Gillett Cincinnati, O.
David Bust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
These gentlemen are also authorized to receive Ad-
vertisements and Subscriptions.
Contents.
ACTION REGARDLNG CITT WATER SOPPLV . 506
AORICDLTtTRAL APPROPRIATIONS ... 503
BOOKS Received 510
Calochabtds 503
CARNATION Helen Keller, Price of . . 515
Carnations, new 50i
Changes in business 503
COBBBaPONDENCE :
floriculture at World's Fair, Baseball and
Running, Limit of Size in Caruation Flow-
ers, Decoration of Monuments . . .510
Cut Flower Prices 514
CUT flower Trade, The 504
HAIL Storms 606
Obituary :
Francis Bird 503
Orchid Growers' Calendar , . . .501
Paris Green . . 504
Prof. C. V. Riley, Resignation of . . 512
Seed Trade Report 502, 503
Society of American Florists . . .506
SPRING Plant Trade, The .... 506
Sweet Pea Specialists 512
Sweet Peas in California (Illua.) . . 512
Sweet Peas Versus Pansies . . . .512
TRADE Notes :
Oak Park, 111 gOi
San Francisco, Yonkers, N. T. " ' ' "m
New Bedford, Mass. ... ' ' 5m
New York 506
Boston, Brooklyn, Buffalo. Philadelphia St
Paul. Scranton, Pa., Short Hills, H. J.',
Washington ,r,07
Belleville. N. J., Pittsburg ... 608
Needham, Mass., Providence, R. I., Santa
Rosa 50f;
Baltimore, Cincinnati, Ottawa, Can. ' 511
Chicago, Cleveland, O. . . . 515
Society of American Florists.
The Trunk Line Passenger Association,
which represents all the railroads entering
New York and Philadelphia, has, in re-
sponse to the customary application for
reduced fares in favor of members of the
Society of American Florists attending the
convention at Atlantic City next Angust,
decided that it will be impracticable to
applythe usual reduction on the certificate
plan, the meeting coming at the busiest
part of the season and at a time when
Summer excursion rates are in operation
to Atlantic City and other large resorts.
It therefore becomes necessary for those
members intending to go to the Conven-
tion to make early arrangements with
the lines over which they shall travel, en-
deavoring to travel in as large companies
as possible, as in this way the most favor-
able rates will be secured. Delegates from
districts represented by a few only should
communicate with those having charge of
the transportation from the most conven-
ient large city or railroad center, and thus
get the benefit of such low rates as may be
secured from such points.
It should be borne in mind also that At-
lantic City is a very busy place in August,
the normal population of less than 20,000
being at that time increased to possibly
100,000 or more. For this reason it is very
desirable that accommodations at hotels
or cottages be secured in advance, other-
wise much discomfort may be encoun-
tered. Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary.
The Spring Plant Trade.
Reports from various sources indicate
that the Spring flowering plant trade is
considerably behind that of last year ; not
that the number ot buyers has decreased,
but the value of the purchases made has
been very much less. A very noticeable
fact has been an increased demand tor
vegetable plants of all kinds, more partic-
ularly in the line of tomatoes. Small
fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries
and the like, have also been more largely
asked for than in previous years, proving
that the trend of public prediliction is to-
ward economy in the outlay lor ornamental
gardening, while at the same time increas-
ing the disbursements on the useful— a
commendable and sell-evident frugal
spirit, rendered necessary by the strin-
gency of the times.
The same thrifty desire pervades the de-
mand for seeds. While the calls for corn,
peas and beans, which may be character-
ized as staples, have not shown any appre-
ciable shrinkage, orders for what may be
considered luxuries, or seeds to be experi-
mented with, have suffered in a more or
of those people who would, perchance, not
otherwise seek lor them. But even the
peddling business— in New York, at least-
is feeling the hard times, for reports state
that dealers hailing from that city are so-
liciting the plant trade in the suburbs, and
so successful have they there been that in
Yonkers the local florists have asked the
aid ol their municipal authorities to re-
strict the influx ol flower peddlers by im-
posing an additional license, thereby, il
possible, removing or, at least, alleviating
such competition. The placing ol an em-
bargo like that upon the products ol the
growers who dispose of these through the
peddler channel would savor too much ol
the destruction ol interstate (or city) com-
mercial relations, and is not to be com-
mended. As well might the growers in
and around New York city endeavor to rid
themselves ol the opposition created by
the out-ol-town florists by desiring or in-
sisting that these men be taxed lor having
their products (whether plants or cut flow-
ers) disposed of in that city.
Such competition is one of the business
ills which the florist, in common with
other crafts, must apparently bear until
such times as those in authority shall so
legislate that the man who starts out in a
chosen vocation must confine himself en-
tirely to its pursuits ; and shall render
any interference with or adoption ol the
calling ol his neighbor, in conjunction
with his own, a penal crime. When that
time does come, the millennium will not be
lar distant.
With all the discouragements and com-
petition which have surrounded the grower
and retailer for now nearly a year, the fact
remains that in both these branches there
is still money to be made and a good living
to be obtained. That prices will still lur-
ther decline on most stock is, we lear, one
of the conditions Irom which there is no
escape ; that the demand will keep pace
with the increased production thrown on
the market each season at these reduced
figures, seems highly probable. The lakirs,
the peddlers, and the storekeeper who
make potted plants a side line, are not
working entirely to our loss. As quickly
as people learn to distinguish a good plant
Irom a poor one, this progressive class
will always stand ready to pay the grower
or retailer the difference. It is to this ad-
vanced class that the fiorist must look for
his best customers.
As regards flowering plants, so far as
the retail trade is concerned, there can be
but little question that the enormous op-
position occasioned by the sale of these
plants by street peddlers and outside
trades, has severely militated against the
regular retail florist, diverting the tran-
sient business that would be likely to fall
to his share into these channels. Probably
there is no city that suffers to such an ex-
tent in this direction as Brooklyn. Flow-
ering parterres on the principal streets,
which at a distance proclaim prosperous
florists' establishments, turn out to be
on closer inspection but the side lines ol
the sea-lood dealer who combines porgies
with pelargoniums, ol the butcher who
couples rump steak with roses, and ot the
grocer who affiliates starch with spiraeas
The peddler's opposition may be looked
upon as less severe than that of parties
who sell the necessaries of lite '
Decatur, III.— A terrific hail storm
broke over this city on Thursday, May 17,
lasting only about fifteen minutes, but in
that time doing considerable damage. N.
Bommersbach and A. Balmer, each sul-
lered to the extent ol $500.
Haverfoed, Pa.— a hail storm visited
Haverlord and Ardmore, Pa., on Saturday,
May 19, doing considerable damage to the
local florists, Mr. Kent, Ardmore, being
the greatest loser ; his losses are estimated
at $500. The loss of Mr. Campbell, ol
Haverlord, is estimated at $250, and that
ol Henry G. Standen, at same place, at
about $170. The hail stones measured
Irom IJ to 3 Inches in diameter.
None of the florists have their glass in-
sured.
Several private greenhouses also were
damaged. h.
Secretary Esler, ol the Hail Association,
has been advised by the following parties
ol hail visitations having been experienced
by them, and more or less damage done :
I. C. Willis, East Rochester, C; F. M.
Pennook, Charlestown, W. Va.; Button
Bros., Lake Geneva, Wis,, and Ella Grant
Wilson, Cleveland, C; the last named
party has lost between 200 and 250 lights.
The storm lasted over 25 minutes, the hail
stones assuming the shape ol cubes or solid
pieces ol ice, which had to be broken by a
hatchet.
Mr. Esler has been very much rushed on
account ol the extra work of treasurer
having lately been thrown upon him, and
he asks that any seeming delay in the setr
tlement ot claims and other matters be
overlooked ; he is at it night and day in
order to catch up with the work, which he
expects to do in a day or so.
Action Regarding City Water Supply.
A town may legally contract to furnish
water to a private citizen lor use in a boiler
to make steam to heat his greenhouse
This is the decision ol the full bench of the
Supreme Court in the case ot Walter H.
Watson against the town of Needham,
Mass., where the plaintiff recovered a ver-
dict ol $400 in the Superior Court for a
breach ol the agreement.
This breach consisted ol a leak
. the
wno sen the necessaries of lite • inasmnph I KSLS".^!?'" ^^''l™'^^?',.*'"' *^® ^'^^'^ uonsc iraue wm receive a consiaeraoie
as he brings the plants ?UttUhen^Mce ' ff?r„M ^* *" *"« l«"»ee.-Bosto«. | stimulus therefrom in similar lines ol
juti/ ufcu.. house adornment.
New York.
Market Ifeirs.
The very inclement weather ex-
perienced this week has contributed to
still further depress the slow condition ol
trade now existing. It has also had the
effect of shortening up supplies a little,
but not enough to improve matters in the
least. All outdoor bloom has been affected
by the rain and very small quantities of it
have been received. The majority ot the
indoor grown stock is of very inferior
quality; good roses are exceedingly
scarce, and a large number of those com-
ing in are so completely mildewed as to
render them wholly unsalable ; such stock
would better be destroyed at home than
sent to the commission houses only to be
there consigned to the waste barrel. Sweet
peas are also arriving in such a soft and
shrivelled up state as to find their way to
the dump pile. Lily ol the valley has been
very scarce this week and has sold at Irom
three to five cents. Smilax is plentilul at
Irom 8c. to 10c. The red varieties ot paeon-
ies are abundant and sell at from $4 to $8 ;
some white varieties from Julius Roebrs,
Carlton Hill, N. J., have fetched 10c. a
piece. Callas are still fairly plentiful and
bring $5 to $6 ; longiflorums sell at from
75c. to $1 per dozen ; lilac is now out ol the
market. Carnations still arrive in quanti-
ties, but poor stock.
Should the present dnll weather con-
tinue there will in all likelihood be a scar-
city ot cut flowers lor Decoration Day,
which occurs next week.
BuKNS & Ratnor are receiving some
good Bride and Bridesmaid roses Irom
John H. Taylor.
A new wholesale house will open on or
about June 1 under the firm name ol
Traendlt & SCHENCK, having temporary
headquarters at the Cut Flower Exchange
and at 918 Broadway. The members of
the firm are Frank W. Traendly, who has
had a lengthy experience in the business,
handling the products of several Long
Island growers, and Charles Schenck, the
popular " Charlie," ol J. K. Allen's com-
mission house, in whose employ Mr.
Schenck has been lor five years.
Around Town.
Wm. H. SiEBREOHT, of Astoria, L. I.,
will sail for Europe per Kaiser Wilhelm II.
on Saturday, May 26.
Mr. and Mr.s. C. H. ALLEN, ot Floral
Park, N. Y., have gone to spend a lew days
at Reading, Pa.
August Rolkbk & Sons' auction sale ol
Philadelphia palms lor May 24, has been
postponed till May 31, on account ol the
floods now inundating Pennsylvania hav-
ing submerged the railroad tracks and
rendered freight transportation impos-
sible. Latest accounts from Philadelphia
state that Mr. Craig and Mr. Harris went
out in a row-boat to inspect their stock
now loaded on the cars. The water was
then standing to a depth ot five leet.
Mr. W. Batakd Cutting, Oakdale, L.
I., has invited the members ol the Florists'
Club to view his display ot rhododendrons
and other horticultural attractions on Fri-
day, June 1. His invitation has been ac-
cepted, and those who intend to avail
themselves of the opportunity should at
once notify Mr. John Young, secretary, in
order that suitable preparations be made
lor their reception. The train leaves toot
ol East 34th st. at 10.50 A.M-.
A. Preamus (George, the Greek) will
shortly open up again in Broadway,
in the location he lately occupied. He is
having a partition placed in his store, cut-
ting it off from the cigar shop next door,
and is enlarging the capacity of his show
window. He disclaims all connection with
the Greek fraternity as generally known,
and considers that he has as much right
to occupy a store on Broadway as any
other honest man.
Ex-alderman John Morris, florist at
Jefferson Market, with a view to enhanc-
ing the beauty of the public buildings, has
suggested to Mayor Gilroy that they be
covered with Ampelopsis Veitchii. Mr.
Morris himself has offered to supply the
plants necessary for that purpose, so lar
as Jefferson Market Court House is con-
cerned. The mayor, who seems to favor
the scheme, has referred the matter to
Commissioner Daly who also is favorably
impressed, and is now waiting the report
ol Superintendent ot Public Works on the
subject. Some examples ot the beautiful
effects of this popular vine, can now be
seen on Grace Church, St. Paul's Church,
and other buildings in the city. Mr. Mor-
ris is enthusiastic on the subject and con-
siders that if his scheme be adopted, the
florist trade will receive a considerable
The FLORIST'S EXCHANOE
507
Brooklyn.
The florists located on the upper part ot
Fulton St. make varied reports on the con-
dition of trade in those parts. Several
have found it up to the standard of former
years, while by others It is characterized
as the dullest season ever experienced. The
laying Out of private gardens provides em-
ployment for a number of the craft in this
locality, and those men state that there is
a general curtailment in the sum generally
appropriated or set aside for that purpose.
The trade in vegetable plants has, in gen-
eral, been good, even better than last year
—another sign that the tendency is to in-
vest in the useful to the exclusion of the
ornamental. As regards Spring flowering
plants, the enormous quantities ot these
handled and sold by the flsh-monger, the
butcher, the grocer and others, has told in
some degree on the florists' transient trade
in this line, though, as a rule, their regu-
lar customers are retained from year to
year in spite of such opposition. Cut
flower business is quiet, and beyond fu-
neral work very little else is being done.
C. E. Applegate, corner Putnam av. and
Fulton, is somewhat of an exception. He
has been very busy of late with dinner and
wedding decorations.
Post & CkAWBUOK, 862 Fulton, And
plant trade slow. The cut flower business
is not so bright as it might be.
J. AUSTIN Shaw, 926 Fulton, has laid in
a fresh stock of palms to replace those de-
stroyed in the Tabernacle fire.
Thos. Potnter,668 i'ulton, is now being
kept busy planting the cemetery plots en-
trusted to his care. He bas already set
out 2,000 plants In Holy Cross Cemetery,
and as many more in Greenwood. Several
wedding decoration orders for June are
booked.
Thos. Clakk, Fulton and Lafayette
ave., has had considerable funeral work to
attend to. The Spring plant trade has not
been so good with him as in former years.
Hbnbt a. Molatsch has the planting of
the Bay Ridge park this year.
Chas. Koch, who lately succeeded
Kretschmar Bros., at Flatbush, is uphold-
ing the reputation of his predecessors for
growing good geraniums, campanulas and
fuchsias. Of the latter he has some ele-
gant plants. He lately filled an order for
2,000 geraniums to one customer.
A. C. Schaeffee & Co., 121 Court St,,
have had a satisfactory season so far. They
have orders for 75 wreaths from the John
Dix Post G. A. B., for Decoration Day.
Business in steamer baskets has been
good.
Robert J. McCnu-onoH, 82 Montague
St., finds business fair. He notes a decided
cutting in the expenditures usually made
by private parties for garden purposes.
Buffalo.
The Market.
Trade is inclined to be quiet gener-
ally. The presence of Mrs. President
Cleveland in town, visiting among former
home scenes, called for some light orders
In decorating for private dinners and
lunches. Wm. Scott had a good day in
funeral work on Wednesday.
Flowers amply plenty for demands, ex-
cepting that since the wet spell came on,
white carnations incline scarce. Roses
are fast losing quality, and the general
outlook for the supply of bloom next week
for Decoration Day trade is not flattering,
as good outdoor bloom will be far from
plenty.
J. H. Rebstock has good gloxinias in
display in his store window, which seem
to sell readily.
Palmer & Son are cutting rather large
lots of roses now-a-days. Their surplus is
turned into the hands of small-buying
dealers at rather low prices.
Wm. Scott's south window is in fine
feather in a display of Cattleya Trianse,
Adams & Nolan have been steady
buyers tor some time of spikes of Gladiolus
Colvillel grown by Robert Avery, of West
Seneca, and consider them an acquisition
in spray shaped blooms at this time of
year.
Dan'l B. Long absented himself several
days this week on a visit to Jamestown
and Warren, Pa.
S. PiCKELMAN has returned from his
Western tour, he having explored the
wilds allowed by the loop line tri p via New
Mexico to California, returning by the
Union Pacific route. He took in the Mid-
winter Fair features.
Plant trade seems to open up but indif-
ferently. A week later should see it
in full rush, if it rushes at all this Spring.
VIDI.
Boston.
A good display of flowers was made by
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society
in Horticultural Hall on Saturday, -May 19.
Mr. John L. Gardner (C. M. Atkmson,
gardener), filled a table with beautiful or-
chids, including six plants in diHerent
varieties ot Cattleya Mossia, Leelia pnr-
purata, Odontoglossum Alexandres, O.
Cervantesii decorum, O. Pescatorei, Mas-
devallia Veltohii and Dendrobium Devo-
nianum, with three fine spikes of flowers.
The corresponding table on the other side
of the hall was filled by Mr. Francis Brown
Hayes (James Comley, gardener) with a
collection ot outdoor and greenhouse
plants, including a tree psBony from Japan,
a Tacsonia (passion flower), the seed ot
which was gathered by Mr. Comley high
on a mountain in Japan ; it is therefore
hoped that it may prove hardy here ; beau-
tiful varieties of pyretbrum, Cypnpedium
barbatumand varieties of Cattleya Mossiae;
a deep colored specimen of Magnolia Len-
nei, M. acuminata, with yellow flowers,
blooming all summer ; rhododendrons,
Japanese maples, etc. J. W. Manning had
an interesting collection ot hardy herbace-
ous plants, thirty or more varieties, among
which were Centaurea Montana (blue) and
the varieties carnea and alba, Asperula
odorata, Linum Lewisii, Epimedium nive-
um and the variety roseum, Amsonia Ta-
bernsemontanas and Genm maculatum.
Mrs. A. D. Wood broueht a collection of
irises, tree paeonies, gladiolus, scilla, car-
nations, etc. Mrs. E. M. Gill brought
irises, cannas, lilacs, pelargoniums, fuch-
sias, petunias, etc. There were also some
magniflcent displays of wild flowers.
The Public Garden is now aglow with a
grand display of pansies, rhododendrons
and Azalea mollis.
Philadelphia.
Trade Items.
Business has suffered considerably
this week, owing to the continued wet
weather. Monday and Tuesday all was
very quiet, the stores being deserted ; on
Wednesday matters livened up a little,
and there being several weddings on hand
the demand for flowers increased, much to
the satisfaction of the commission men,
who report the worst week for several
years.
BesnltB of the Storm.
The storm has done considerable
damage among the growers, mostly to
newly planted out stock plants. So far, I
have not heard of many heavy casualties.
Out at Lansdowne, on David Anderson's
place, a large water tank was undermined
and fell through one of his greenhouses,
doing considerable damage.
At Haverford, the greenhouses of H.
Standen were damaged by hail on Satur-
day to the extent of $100 ; this hail storm
did not reach the city but passed on
through Montgomery county.
E. Metcale, at Norristown, had his
place badly washed out on Tuesday by the
bursting of a culvert, which had been
built to carry off water from several
Springs above him.
Growers are now busy getting plants
into shape for Decoration Day. I flnd
that the sale of bedding plants, so far, has
been very good around here. Roses have
also sold very well ; in fact some of the
old time Teas are now very scarce.
Jacob Becker has a fine batch of
Hydrangea otaksa in five-inch pots, each
plant having a good head. They are about
ten inches high and will all be in full
bloom by next week. These plants are
from cuttings put in early in February,
and will certainly prove useful for Decora-
tion Day trade. On this place is a fine
stock ot roses, but not a budded rose
among the lot. Brunner and Jacq. have
been the best sellers. Most of the houses
are now empty and are being fixed up
ready for the planting season.
tj. Shellem reports sales good ; he is
now building greenhouses down on Maga-
zine Lane, and hopesto remain unmolested
by new streets, etc. for some time. His
store is still at 17th and Tasker, where he
also has two houses full of salable plants.
Dennison Bros, have a large stock ot
soft wooded plants this year, which they
have grown on the side benches, gradually
tearing out the roses on main benches as
space was required. In roses. La France
and Mermet are grown well and the old
Bennett house is still going on producing
good crops.
John WanAMAKek has been offering
orchids for sale this week. These were
from the Brazilian Orchid Co., and were
put up in neat cartoon boxes, each box
containing a piece of bark on which to
fasten the orchid ; 25 cents each was the
price asked, but sales were slow.
David Rust.
Washington.
Clab Meelina;.
At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club, held last Thursday week, the ques-
tion ot holding another fiower show was
the principal business up for discussion.
The market men were in favor of holding
another exhibition and the store men were
against it, Thesubject was thoroughly dis-
cussed, with the result that the prospects
for an exhibition this Fall look exceedingly
slim.
The Cut WormB.
These vermin have never been more
plentiful than they are this season ; sev-
eral growers of carnations reported great
havoc done to their young plants. W. H.
King lost fifteen hundred plants in one
week. Several ot the members gave their
experience in trying to get rid of them,
but none suggested a practical method in
dealing with the pests in the field. Hand
picking at night, when the caterpillars are
at their work, was the only known rem-
edy, and this is out of the question where
they Infest plants grown by the acre.
Chinese Piconlas.
J. L. Loos6 exhibited a large collec-
tion of these popular flowers at the meet-
ing. This gentleman has made a specialty
of herbaceous pseonias ; he has imported
all ot the recently introduced French pro-
ductions for several years. They succeed
magnificently on his farm, the soil just
suiting them. Some of the best blooms
shown were Reine Hortense, dark rose ;
Palene, white; Madame Henri, light pink;
Lady Dartmouth, large white ; Auguste
Miellez, faint pink and white ; Whitleyi,
pure white ; Gloire de Donai, crimson ;
Maria Kelway, light pink.
The Market.
Plant sales this Spring are pretty
lively so far; none of the dealers are
grumbling. French cannas have been
largely called for. There have been sev-
eral auctions each week at which things
were knocked down for little or nothing.
The cut flower trade is in a bad state
and has been for some time ; outdoor ma-
terial is so plentiful, especially roses,
which have bloomed most abundantly.
Sweet peas have been very much overdone
this season. I saw a larg^ lot the other
morning offered at 15c. per 100. Chinese
pseonias sell well, and lily of the valley
brings its price ; there is never too much
of it on the market. G. W. Oliver.
tions are also seen, as well as an occa-
sional longiflorum.
Sweet peas, mignonette, and sweet
alyssum are up in the open ground.
Pseonies are in full bud and all Nature
wears a pleasant smile.
Hail, frost and high winds are some of
the Incidents of the week's weather, no
great damage being done, however.
The city has authorized the planting ot
shade trees on various streets, the cost of
the same being assessed against the prop-
erty improved. This is a step in the
right direction and may lead to more trees
being planted by our citizens. Box elder,
maples, catalpas, and elms, all thrive in
our fertile soil, and furnish an abundance
of shade, as well as beautifying the
streets.
E. F. Lemke's new houses are well
under way, and when completed will add
much to the beauty ot his place as well as
to his facilities.
Mat & Co. are more than busy with
their shipping and bedding out orders.
C. I. Warren has a fine stock of bedding
plants and a fine trade in them.
Chris. Hansen finds a ready sale for his
geraniums.
HotJGEN& NiLSEN, a new firm, are put-
ting out a lot of plants. Veritas.
Scranton, Pa.
Geo. R. Clark has been compelled to
vacate the store held for many years
owing to the onward march ot improve-
ment. It is the intention of the owner of
the block which is being pulled down to
erect a handsome structure. A conserva-
tory on that side facing the public square
and a root garden reached by elevators are
to be some of the new features. Until the
new quarters are completed, Mr. Clark
will be located exactly opposite the old
stand. W. M.
Short Hills, N. J.
Pitcher & Man da are giving an infor-
mal exhibition at their nurseries just now.
The greenhouses are open to the public,
and the exhibition will continue two weeks
from Monday next. There is a beautiful
display of Odontoglossum crispum and
Cattleya Mossiae.
St. Paul, Minn.
Unfavorable weather for a few days has
retarded sales somewhat ; still, taken as a
whole, trade for the week has been very
good. Quite a number of the smaller
growers who have no stores are now dis-
posing of their plants at the city market.
This is especially their harvest time, and
we are pleased to note that they are selling
to good advantage. Department stores
are disposing of a good many plants,
though we do not think their trade as
large as last year.
The regular florists' stores are also well
flUed with seasonable stock. Geraniums
and pansies seem to sell best, while Mar-
guerites, stocks, verbenas, coleus, agera-
tum, nasturtiums, vincas, etc, all find a
ready market.
Considerable planting out has already
been done, notwith-standing the inclement
weather. Carpet bedding is not indulged
in to any great extent, but immense beds
of geraniums, tea roses, verbenas, etc, are
to be seen on many lawns. Porch boxes,
filled with an assortment ot plants bor-
dered with vincas, nasturtium and other
trailing vines, are quite common. They
are very pretty, require but little care out-
side ot daily watering, and, on the whole,
are most satisfactory to customers. Iron
vases, tastefully filled, are also quite com-
mon, and are very neat and attractive.
All of this bedding and filling ot boxes
and vases gives our florist friends plenty
to do at this season, disposes ot the stock.
Alls their pockets with money and beauti-
fies the city, , ^ , . , ,.
In the parks quite a good deal or plant-
ing has already been done, and the beds
now out give us a/hint of what we may ex-
pect, Supt, Nussbaumer has several hun-
dred thousand plants to put out, and we
may expect a grand effect a little later on.
Vegetation is several weeks ahead of
the average season. Snowballs are in
full bloom ; lilacs almost gone. Nearly
everything in bloom outside will be gone
by Decoration Day. This should make
good sales for the florists.
In cut flowers the market remains
changed. Sales have been good and there
has been no surplus. One or two days of
very hot weather rather spoiled the ap-
pearance of some roses, but this was
quickly checked by cooler temperature
now prevailing, so that the cut is as fine as
at any time in the year. Some fine carna-
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
AqUH
AuctiolTSnle- _
Azaleas— Title Fuse; p. 500, col, 2.
Begonia— Page 501, col. 4; p, 502, col, 2.
ks, JMajfazines, etc. — faKe 50a. col. 3, i; p.
','i;i)V5"6."cor.~i7 2; 3. r.'
ml ICooiK— Title page; p. 500, col. 1, 2, 3, i;
a— Page 500. col. 3, i; p. 502, col, 1; p. 508, col, 3.
Celery— Page 50;i. col. 3, 4,
ChryKantlieiniiin— Page 502, col, 2; p, 504, col. 1,
2; p, 515, col. 3. 4.
Clematis- Page 502, col. 1.
Coleus-Page 501, col, i; p, 503, col, 2; p. 504, col. 4;
p. 508,_col, 3: p, 515, col. 4
Decorative Tl
od PlantR.- Title page;
Eclieverla— Page 501, col 4; p.502, col. 1,
Fertilizers— Title Page; p. 609, col. 3, 4,
Vlorlatx' Letters-Page 509. col. 3. 4.
FlorlHtN' HiippMea— Title page; p 509, col. 1
p. 514, col, 1,2, 3 4; p. 515, col. 1: p. 516, col. 1, 2. ^
Flower Pot> and Vasex, Urns, Etc.-Tltl
page ! p. 509, co.. 1; p. 513, col, 1, 2, 3. 4.
Fuchisla— Page 501, col 1.
Geranium— Page 501, col. 4; p. 502, col. 1; p. 51!
etc., (tor
, 1,4,
Page
510, col.
Hall Ini4urnnce— rage 0V3, cui. .?.
Hardy Plants, Siliriibs, Climbers, etc.— Page
502, col. 1; p, 508. col, 3.
Heatliiir Apparntun- Page 513, col, 1,3,4; p, 5IG,
col. 1. 2. 3, 4,
HollyliocUs- Page502,eol.l; p. 508. col, 3.
Hydraaeea- Page 501, col. 1. 2; p, 493, col, 3, 4.
InsectlcldeMand Fungicides— Page 509, col, 2.
Ijandscnpe Unrdenei — Page 515, col, 3.
<ri ailing Tubes-Page 508, col. 1.2.
MIscello
001. 2, 4|
col. 3, 4.
..lusliroi — -_., ---z^-' , ,
Nursery stock— I'age 503. col. ,
001. 2, 4i
■.3,4.
iliroom— Page 511, co_h^3, 4,
Orchid
Piinsy- Paueoiji, coi, 1; f
Petunia— Page 501, col, 1,
PliotouraoliH- lage 509
Re Trig
itftse- '. . „ ,
605. col. 1.2,3,
I. col. 1.2; p. 503,
-Title PHge; 1
_5, col ' '
516, col. 3,
.»=..>. Work— Page 500. col. 1,2; p. 609, col. 2,
eeds— Title page; p, 500, col. 1, 2, 3; p. 508, col, 3;
p. 516. col. 1, 2.
Page 505, col, 2, 3; p.
Smilax— Page 615. col
" ■ lers— Page 513,
ng Points— Page509, col, 3, i
513, col, 1,
' 'e and small fro
rro.VWl n,il 9 3; it. 603 _
., _. .., -Page 513, col. 2,3
Verbenas- Page 501, col. 1; p- 604, col, 1,2.
Violets— Page 501, col. 1; p. 515. col. 4.
Wants— Page 510, col. 3.
508
THE^ KrORTST'S TC^STCTTATSrOE.
LEMUEL BAIT
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to v?hich I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
10,000 CYCLAMEN,
Extra Strong Healthy Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
RECEITED FIRST PREMIUM
For our Cyclamen at last New York
Fall Show.
Per fOCO, $50.00 I Per rOO, $6 00
Colors, Dark Bed, Red, Pink, White,
with Red Bye.
Also the Grand Pure White MONT EI.ANC.
Cash with order. Or will ExoliariKe for Gar-
field, Daybreak or Scott rooted Carnations.
Sample free on application.
LEHKIG & WINNEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
irplus stock at good
.'^i^'ip^-^^^-^-e- V ♦i^'»«-«'^^-9 v^^^^ # ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦^^^♦♦^
J TVhole-ale Nurserymen and Xlorlsts,
^ Can show as fine blocks of Fru
^ fnundin the tJ. S. We grow 3 i
tfree. Correspondence solicited. " Mentio'n paper
oie-tie i>urserymen and JTJloristB, ▼
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Koses as can be 2
3 million Roses and million of plants annually. Trade list ,
■e<1. Hfom-inn nanof i
HOLMESBURG,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
...PAL-TVTS, ...
The well known excellent quality of my plants, my reasonable prices and mj
perfect system of packing, enable.s me to assure satisfaction to all favoring me
with their orders. PKICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.
WHEW WflrTIWG MEIMTION THF Pt.OPIST'3 EXCHANGE
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦.
I "%JlltU SIEBRECHT& WADLEYrT^Z^'''
X ( FIRST—Wiih PALMS and DECORA TIVE PLANTS.
• no <^I IPPI V I SECOND— With extra fine fresli CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00,
• UKJ JUt-KLY I $1.50 and $2.00 a pair.
• PI nDI<sT<; I THIRO—Witli CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana
Z '^"--'-"v''3»^ $25.00 boxes.
I 1^ FOUR TH—With fresh DRACMNA CANES of the leading varieties. \
:♦ No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW VORK CITY. J
Tubes for Mailing Plants.
The Mailing Tube does away with all
outside wrapping, saves much time, and
makes a secure package which cannot be
smashed in the mails. It is made of stiff
pasteboard, is light, economical and the
best device that can be secured by the
florist for mailing purposes.
The above cut shows tube closed at
one end by cap which is firmly attached, 10
the open end to be stopped ud with 10
paper. 10
10
Florists are catching on to the idea, and 12
more Paper Tubes for mailing samples 12
or small orders will be used this Spring 12
than ever before. Try a small order. 13
Sample free on application. 12
We can supply them in given lengths
at following prices :
IM"
3 '
1^'
3 '
1 ■
2 '
2J^'
$0.50 !J1.15
.60 1.35
1.05
1.30
.65
.75
1.00
1.30
1.65
.75
.90
1.20
1.60
1.90
2.40
2.85
1.45
1.70
2.25
3.00-
3.55
,1.71
2.05
3.70
3.55
4.25
.'.00
$3.10
2.55
3.40
4,45
5.30
3.65
3.19
4.25
5.60
6.65
3.20
4.15
5.40
6.70
8.00
1000
$4.00
4.80
6.40
8.40
10.00
5.00
6.00
8.00
10.50
12.50
6.00
7.20
9.60
12.60
15.00
Other sizes will be quoted 011 application. Delivered P. O. B. New York.
We will furnish you with labels to be pasted on these tubes, giving your name,
business address, etc., at the following rates: 100 labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents'
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, fi.25.
1 1 De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. 170 Fulton Street, N. Y.
YOU can sell your „__,. ... „
prices tUiougU a card in AMEEICAJT
GAKDENIls'6. It will only cost you 15
cento per line of eight words.
laSI SECEIVEIl
;fresh seeds
GoGos Weddeliana, I Latania BorbonicBi
$10.00 per 1000. [ $4-.50 per lOOO.
Order at once.
W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.d.
WHEWWBITIWe IhEHn.QW THr n-ORISTSEXCHAWti..-
DRAC/ENA - INDIVIDISA.
Large fine plants, out of 8
inch pots, 3 feet high, $9.00
per dozen. Address
BOX 170,
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Cliavlotte Vermont.
PALmSj
Decorative Plants i
Send formy new Spring 5
Wliolesale Price-List. |
I have the largest stock 5
W. J. HESSER, PlattsmoDtli, Neb.
HOLLYHOCKS, very strong plants to oolor
' Se.OUnerlOu. Vsrbanaa
CANNAS. '*'™»- ""^"^y. star -gl. Alphonse
' Eouvler. Paul Marquant, Nellie
Bowden, out of i inch pots, $10 00 per 100.
COLEUS, good plants, $2.60 per 100.
See our Everblooming Lychnis described on
page 322 of March 17th issue.
ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,
ELIZABETH N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtOR'ST'S EXCHfiNGE
CANNAS^^'MyiCANNAS
l>warf Frencir, assorted $s 00 per ICO.
Jlnic. Crnzy lO 00 '■
rtl" Hill !l600 "
CAIjADIUIVI escui-entuw.
1 lncircumference.4in.$10.00alOO
in ill. pots.. 12.(0
Riilb.s, 5to Gincbe
; ,? t" 10 ;■ " 5 •■ .. 16.00
U_tol2 ■• " 6 " .. y.50adoz
irnniuins, all the le»riiiiK double varieu>-a, Hi
Inch pots. $10.00 ler 100.
FORBES & WILSON.
) Flnsliiiig Aye., - Long Island City, N. Y.
CHOICE FLORISTS STOCK
AT LOW RATES
00,00n Adiantnin Cnnentu
from 2i4 an<l 4Jn., $4.00 and 8.10 per ICO,
bushy
0.
for florists
-'SOiUOO AssnTtr.l K ._
use. m and Hii in., $4 00 and $7.00 , „„.
■^l*20"(Sl!e?af<!.*"*' '^''"'' ''^"^ 2^ in.. $3.60 per 100;
5u,noo Ai
strontrplar
10, (too l>v _.
$5 0(1 and ¥8 CO p
.:sj^ In.. $6 00 per 100.
best scrts for flor-
ns ii-flSes, frnm 4
from 3 and oj^ In.,
10,000 rohea Sen
^.UO and $6 00 per 100.
Also a large variety of Sumraer
Plants in large quantities. Liberal d
'arge orders, Cftrs to Greenliouses froi
The Wm. G. Wilson Nurseries,
Flnshing & Steinway Ayes., LONG ISLA SD CITY
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORfST'S EXCHANGE
Belleville, N. J.
The Essex Heights Flokal Co. have
had a very large demand for the standard
varieties of carnations, as also for their
Klazier points. A new point (flat brass)
will shortly be put on the market by them.
Pittsburg.
Cat Flower Trade.
The Grand Commandery Knights
Templar annual conclave opens here this
week, and most elaborate plans have been
made for the entertainments of the many
visitors who will then be in the city. The
floral displays at the various headquarters
will be very elaborate, as several of the
florists, particularly those who belong to
the fraternity, have been overtaxed with
orders, and it will require the decorative
stock of several greenhouses to provide
for the wants of the committee who are
trying their best to create pleasure for the
visiting guests. The greatest part of the
work has been secured by Elliott & Ulam,
who will have their hands full for a few
days. A. M. & J. B. Murdoch and Gustave
Ludwig have a share of thecontraotswhile
other florists have designs to make for the
visiting lodges and delegates. The afl'alr
promises to be the most ornate of its kind
ever held in our city, and is quite a God-
send to our florists, for the cut flower busi-
ness Is very slow and has been all last
week, especially the last few days; but
the weather was partly to blame as it
rained almost continually for several
days. The only place where a little life
was noticeable was in the Allegheny mar-
ket; flowers there sold fairly well and
quite a lot of funeral work was put up, of
which E. C. Ludwig had four large pieces
in one day. The growers are sending in
plenty of stock, particularly roses and car-
nations. Some very flue pseonias are com-
ing in and seem to sell well, and for a good
price. Sweet peas are abundant.
Plant Business.
The weather also had a great effect
on the bedding plant trade and made the
boys feel rather blue. Saturday, which is
always a good day for the sale of flower-
ing plants, if the weather is fine, was an
exception this time, as it rained all day
and night and very little business was
done.
The wholesale growers of plants and
those who make a specialty of planting-
out places are well satisfied with their
sales so far, and claim it Is better than
last year. A great deal of planting has
already been done and the people are more
anxious to have their plants out earlier as
the season is farther advanced than last
year. Blooming plants of all sorts are
plentiful at present, but some of the large
growers are already sold out of geraniums
in bloom, and there will likely be a scarcity
of them for Decoration Day, when they are
most in demand. Alternantheras are not
in such great demand as last year, and are
very slow In coloring.
Tlie Betail Trade.
Randolph & MoClements report
trade in plants very good, and have all
they can do to satisfy the demands of their
customers. Mr. Randolph said the way
plants are selling now they will experience
no trouble in disposing of their stock ; in
fact, they were short of some sorts already,
and must buy to fill orders.
John Bader, who grows largely for the
wholesale trade, also reports business sat-
isfactory, and says his stock is going so
fast it does not get a chance to come to
bloom.
Robeet FAUIK, who handles the stock
of plants grown by Hartman Bros., has no
trouble to find a market for it, because it
is first-class and brings a good price.
A. Becker, who was formerly in the
florist business, has opened up a new store
for the sale of cut flowers and bedding
plants on Penn av. in the East End.
Hail.
Last week we had a little hailstorm,
but it was not severe enough to do much
harm. I have not heard of any damage to
greenhouses, but it worried some of the
growers, as it will be some time before last
year's hailstorm will be forgotten.
Messrs. Fred Kanst, J. F. Foster and C.
B. Atwood, of Chicago, were in the city
last week to inspect the Phipps Conserva-
tories in Schenley Park, and were greatly
pleased at what they saw.
E. C. Reineman.
SURPLUS STOCK may be sold at good
rices tliroiigli a card in AMEKICAN
GAEDllNING. It will only cost 15 cents
per line of eight words.
The Florist's Exchange.
509
Santa Rosa, Cal.
The floral festival of this year excelled
,11 other previous similar oecastons, and
he decorations surpassed in beauty,
'ariety and taste, anything before exhi-
)ited.
Needham, Mass.
Dents Zirn&iebbl writes that his pan-
iles are simply immense this season, owing
)robabIy to cool weather. He never ob-
lained before such size and colors.
Providence, R. I.
We have just held our May meeting, and
;here seems to be a gratifying increase of
nterest in our work. The meeting was
ihe most largely attended of any for a few
years past. Prof. Kinney's exposition of
■,he methods and benefits of spraying trees
bas created a great interest and many in-
juirers were present to learn more about
it. O. H. J. Perry, Jr., a wide-awake
voung fruit grower, gave his testimony to
the efficacy of the system. Gustav Alm-
keist also testified to its usefulness, from
the standpoint of an amateur.
Prof. Kinney exhibited a new pump for
spraying trees, to be used on the common
house hydrant.
The Society voted to take an outing to
Wallum's Pond, in the northwest part of
the State, on the 26th. .
The season seems to be very much in ad-
vance of ordinary seasons, and as it now
appears our rose and strawberry exhibi-
tionsVill have to be held a week or ten
days earlier than usual. Strawbe rries, in
the secretary's yard, are already at the
turning period of changing color, and rose
buds are swelling rapidly.
The Exhibition Committee have decided
to hold the Chrysanthemum exhibition in
Infantry Hall, November 8, 9 and 10.
C. W. Smith.
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 N. 4th St, Philadelphia.
Send for Catalosnie.
DON'T FUMIGATE!
USE
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
80 cents a pound.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Faiis, N. Y.
Two Suggestions.
Advertise
If you would rise ;
Not at all
If yon would fall.
—West Union (Iowa) Oazette.
When Answering an Advertisement Icindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.
This perBonal requ---
tiaement we prim, and by ..^.^k-
greatly help this paper, and iia
tiaer the eatiBfactioa of knowi
,^., give the adver-
iR where his adver-
ES1ABU5H£I1
1866.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
N WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
SNOW RUSTIC^
^Ifl'FlCO.
Special I.ow Price on
Ba&lcets.
8 in. 10 in. 12 in.
$7.50 dcz, $10(1(2. ^liiii.
Send for list and Prices
1S4 Bank Street,
W&TERBURY, CONN.
F. E. NIoALLISTEH
Special A^ent,
22 Day Street, N.Y.
MA^UFACTURBD BV
33S EAST aiy ST, NEW YORK.
^>^5^^^!^v THE BEST I
^TRADE JMaRK^/ JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr, J
,^j^^^^^^ 39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York. •
LAWN VASES
FOB CASH WITH OKDER.
^, ^19 SI. 00 each.
With 19'inch Base 1.50 "
20 x33 1*S0
With 13 inch base 3.25 "
Vrlte for Price List of Standard
HILFINGBR BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT BDWAKD, N. Y.
AUGUST BOLKER & SONS, Airents, 138 & 188
W. Z4th Street, New York City,
TRADE DIRECTORY
REFERENCE BOOK
FOR 1894— JUST ISSUED.
CONTAINS
A List of the Florists, Nurserymen and
Seedsmen of the United States and Canada.
A Directory of tlie National and Local
Trade Organizations.
List of leading Parks and Cemeteries.
A List of the varieties of Roses, Chrys-
anthemums and Carnations in commerce
in America, together with many valuable
seasonable hints, etc. Compiled by the
American Florist Co.
PRICE, POSTPAID, S2.00.
This valuable Directory is kept in stock
and for sale by
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK.
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMING POINTS.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as flower stem
is entered deep in the moist moss. Made from
solid brass, will not rust, very convenient, saves
valuable time and labor. Yon can stem flowers
with these points in one-quarler of the time as
whendone with toothpicks. Will hold a Pansy as
well as a Calla Lily. Manufactured by the Novel-
ty Point Works in 5 sizes, from l^toj.^in.diam.
IX<r SO^CES OE- lOCO I^OIKT'TS:
Size No. I, (smallest) 60 cts. Size No. 3 80 cts
Size No 2 70 cts. Size No. 4 9° "S.
■ ■ Size No. S, (largest), per box of 250 points, 32 cts.
For sale by all leading Wholesale Seedsmen and Dealers in Florists' Supplies.
Samples of all five sizes for trial sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of 10 cents. Address
HERMANN ROLKER, Room 3, 21 8 Fulton St., New York.
nuniVIMlNM " gg^g^^^' 4gg„T FOR AMERICA AND EUROPE.
Pntciitefl July lltli, 1898.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By usins; one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Flokists
Exchange, with the name of the paper
In gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
ThB Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., H.Y.
GETTING
PHOTOGRAPHIC piGTORES
Of Hand Bouquets is most diflB-
cult.
Any slight defect shows in an
exaggerated form.
Proper and graceful posing be-
fore the camera is almost
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.SST„rJZ.
Sizes IK and 2 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our New Script r,etter, $4.00 per 100.
,, _„ib]e
After mucli persistent effort,
success came with
2 of Roses, 2 of Orchids, 2 of Valley Lily, and
4 of Assorted Flowers — 10 in all.
They are a triumphant
feature in the series of
Long's Florists'
Photographs
150 in number.
See Catalogue.
DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher.Buffalo, N.Y.
I WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
This box, 18x30x12, made in two sections, one foreach size Jetti
made of wood, nicely stained and varnished given away
sections
with first order of 500 letlers.
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON
A. BOLKER * SONS New York.
P.E. McALHSTER New lork.
A. HEEEMANN «8 E. 34th St., New York.
N. P. JIIcCAETHT & Co.,
1 Music Hall Place, Boston, Mass.
GEO. A. SUTHEELAND,
67 Bromfleld Street, Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass,
MAESCHUETZ & CO 24 N. 4tli St., Pliila., Pa.
H. BATERSDOEPEE & CO Philadelphia, Pa.
E. KAUPMANN Philadelphia. Pa.
Z. DE FOEEST ELY & CO., 1034 Market St., Phlla.
E. H. HUNT.
IIANIEL B. LONO
.IAS. TICK'S SONS
A. D. PEBEY & CO., W«.,.,. ....,..,.— .-, ,,, ,,-
A. C. KENn\LL, 115 Ontario SI., CleTeland, Ohio.
.79 Lake St., Chicago, III.
Boffalo, N. Y.
Rochester, H. Y.
St., Syracuse, K. Y.
A. C. KENn\LL, 115 Ontario St., rieveland, Ohio.
H.SCSItEEBElfcH, 4th & WalnutSt. CincinnatnO-
C. *. KCEHM 1122 Pine St., St;, lonis, JIp.
T IV. WOOD & S0N,6th & Marshall St.Richmond,> a
WISCONSIN FLORAL EXt'HANGE,
181 Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wis
PORTLANB SEEB CO., 171 2d St , Portland, Oreg
3. A. SIMMERS, Toronto, Out. (Ast. for Canada
Address N. F. MCCARTHY. Treasurer and NIanaeer. I Music Hall Place
Factory, 13 Oroen Street. Mention Paper. BOSTON, MASS.
510
The Rlorist's Exchange
Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reject our own.
Floriculture at World's Fair.
Editor Florists^ Exchan(j& :
In a paper read by our worthy friend,
Samuel Henshaw, before the New York
Florists' Club, May 14, 1894, 1 find reference
is made to the floricultnral display at the
World's Fair. Yery much has been writ-
ten both at home and abroad on this sub-
ject, but none of the writers have shown
themselves to be possessed of facts. The
magnitude of the exposition was a terrible
mirror for the reflection of " apathetic
Flora " no doubt, but it should be remem-
bered that it requires more than promises
and idle talk to make exhibitions success-
ful. To have made the World's FairFlori-
cultural Department what it ought to
have been, there should have been a better
foundation laid, and a more honest, earn-
est energy built upon it. I-do not wish to
deal on the merits or demerits of the de-
partment in this letter, only to correct, by
giving you facts, the impression that may
be created by Mr. Henshaw's remarks
when he says: "Strangers visiting the
grounds set apart for floricultural ex-
hibits would come to the conclusion that
New York could show little else than can-
nas and echeverias." Such strangers
would indeed be very blind if they could
arrive at any such conclusion. The bed-
ding in front of Horticultural Hall was re-
stricted, both in material and extent, by
narrow-minded oflScialism after an outlay
of nearly a quarter of a million dollars ;
the landscape architect decreed that there
should be no bedding plants used on any
part of the grounds. It is only a few who
know the great trouble there was in get-
ting permission to put bedding plants in
front of the Horticultural Building ; even
then we were only permitted to make one
design in beds, rectangular in shape and
3x6 feet In extent.
While New York did what she could
under the circumstances, yet her exhibit
in front of Horticultural Hall was but a
unit in her six and three-quarter acres of
floricultural exhibits which were not
wholly composed of " cannas and echev-
erias," as the following list of plants will
show, exclusive of the many creditable
florists' supplies, cut flowers, herbarium
and seed exhibits:
Number of
FJants. Varieties.
Specimen Palms 500 40
Crotons 300 44
Dracaenas 150 33
Rex Begonias 150 68
Ualadiums 200 14
Ornamental foli-
age plants (green-
house) 1,000 44
Ferns 7,000 39
Climbing plants.. a,.500 34
Tuberous begouias 750
Roses 1,700 73
Orchids 250 60
Aquatics 300 61
Lily of the valley. . 7,500
Miscellaneous bed-
diug plants 50,000 11
Cacti 300 23
Rhododendrons... 300 44
Evergreen shrubs. 250 73
Azaleas (Indiea)... 100 71
Azaleas (Ghent
and Mollis) 75 28
Cannas 5,000 21
Pansies 10,000 75
Primulas 500 34
Cinerarias 200 5
Cyclamen 500 8
Calceolarias 200 4
Annuals 100
Ornamental trees,
flower'g shrubs. 500 100
Herbaceous foli-
age and flower-
ing plants... 3,000 75
Gladiolus 2,000
Iris 500 20
Gloxinias 550
Eight greenhouses representing an out-
lay of $30,000, and numerous other exhibits
for the edification of strangers who were
not too much engrossed by the Midway
attractions. J. Iveka Doslan.
New York.
Base-ball and Running.
Editor Florists^ Exchange:
I beg to inform yon that the employes
of Hitchings & Co. are to decide a game of
base-ball on Decoration Day, near their
works at Arlington ave., Jersey City.
The N. Y. boiler shop nine will compete
with the foundry nine of the Jersey City
branch. This should be an interesting
game as there are some expert players
among them.
After the game there will be a 100 yards
dash between Pat Burns and John Davie.
Burns has a record of 1.08.
ROBEKT Hood, capt. N. Y. team.
Limit of Size in Carnation Flowers.
Editfyr Florist»^ Exchange:
In your issue of April 28 there is an arti-
cle on the "Limit of Size in Carnation
Flowers." Mr. Lam born has in some way
been led into error about the size of carna-
tion flowers twenty years ago. The cut he
refers to, which appeared in the catalogue
of Chas. T. Starr of that period, if taken to
represent full size flowers, is sadly at fault.
It is more than probable the cut was only
intended to represent them of one-half or
one third size, as engravings at that date
were far more expensive than at present.
However that may be, suflScient evidence
can be furnished that carnation flowers
twenty years ago would compare very fav-
orably with those grown to-day. A three-
inch flower was not at all uncommon, and
I think the average would fully equal good
ordinary stock of recent years. Of course
there has been steady advancement, but
quite as much in modes of cultivation as
in the plant itself.
We seem t o be striving after large flow-
ers on long stiff stems. It is not my ex^
perience that the largest flowers are the
most profitable. As specimens for exhibi-
tions and to show the capabilities of the
plant the flne large blooms have their
place; but a plant or variety that will
yield a large number of fair sized flowers
is the most profltable to grow. I would
rather grow Portia at 50 cents per 100 than
many of the new reds at $2.00 per 100. We
must not forget that the main thing i
are after is profit. W. R. Shelmibe.
Avondale, Pa.
Decoration of Monuments.
Editor Florists' Exchanae :
On Sunday, May 20, the naval veterans
of New York decorated the beautiful
monument erected to the memory of Ad-
miral Farragut, in Madison Square park ;
the decoration was very simple and appro-
priate, consisting of two anchors made of
roses, which rested at the foot of the
statue. The idea in the decoration was
good, but the execution was, to my mind,
very inferior, the anchors having appar-
ently been made by some florist not con-
versant with the first principles of his art.
The roses were of half a dozen colors, in-
discriminately mixed, and one of the an-
chors was arranged on a clumsy wooden
stand, the Unpainted bottom of which
stood out in annoying prominence when
placed on the statue.
This monument is considered one of the
most artistic in America ; it is situated on
Fifth ave., opposite Delmonico's, where
the most critical people of New York, and
visitors from all parts of the world are
continually passing. It is humiliating to
think that a work of art standing so
prominently before the public, should be
disfigured by the florist. The sculptor
beautifies his work by chiseling from the
marble the gems of Flora. The fiorist (?)
disfigures his material by his ignorance.
Roses can be bought at present for a few
dollars a thousand ; with fifty roses of one
or two colors one can make a prettv an-
chor worth five dollars (the mantfaat made
those placed on the monument did not get
less, I'm sure). Anchors made of one or
even two colors, without clumsy stands,
would have been the correct thing in this
case.
Decoration Day is nigh at hand, when it
is customary to decorate all the monu-
ments. Florists should be careful not to
disfigure then\ with poorly made designs,
which only create contempt and injure the
trade. Ckitic.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per lino (8 words), each i
QITUATION wanted by flrst-claasflorlst and plants-
man, single, good worker, 2G years experience,
references the best. Address Adolph Ober, care
J. M. Thorbiirn & Co., 15 John St., New York.
QARDENER, Ge
wages. H. Geruet. 120 B. 124th St., N. Y. City!
Affairs of Dingee & Conard Co.
The following letter is self-explanatory :
Edittyr Morists^ Exchange :
Glad of the opportunity you offer us.
For a few hours last week the Dingee &
Conard Co. was in tbe hands of a receiver.
On presentation of the facts in the case,
the receiver was promptly dismissed by
the court, and ordered to turn over the
business to the present management.
The Dingee & Conard Co. is amply and
abundantly solvent, and in no earthly pos-
sible danger of financial embarrassment.
Chas. Dingee. Treas.
Thos. B. Brown, Pres.
West Grove, Pa., May 24.
place, without board preferred. thorouRhly exper-
ienced in greenhouses and special culture; first-class
references. Address N. Abel, G. P. O. Brooklyn, N.Y.
yOUNG man, thoroughly experienced in all bran-
ches of the retail florist business, accustomed
to mananeineat of flrst-class store, wishes situation
best references, state terms, D. A., "Florists' Kx-
Ghange."
POSITION wanted by ., ^^^, „^
educated Kncllshman. Twelve months In thi;
country. Has had 2i years' experience in four lead,
intr nurseries and beat private and commercial
England and Channel Islands. Thoroughly
IntelliRent, well
ve months in this
i.t J c(ii3 oAjjerience in four lead-
beat private and commercial
Hiinica lu jLiigiauQ and Channel Islands. Thoroughly
welt versed in the different branches of horticulture
and capable of manacing a first-class place. Orchids
a specialty. Has laid out some of the finest grounds
round London. Single, sober and steady. State
wages. C. P. 238, 1242 Broadway, N. Y.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
WANTED A single man, experienced Ingrow-
mg cut flowers and general green-
house work. None but a sober, industrious nian ;
to work and giving good reference need
5unt of wages wanted. Address
holeaale grower of cut flowers,
3 wniiL„ __
apply. State i.
Lewis Ullrich,
Tiffin. Ohio.
WANTED.
100 STRONG plants of Herbaceons
PsBonias, dark red, early variety, for Fall
delivery. State size and price.
Address,
E. C. I.17DWIG,
Allesheny Market, Allegheny, Pa
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
FOR SAI^E.
A valuable Florist establishment in go(
location. Address
Iiock Box 803, Washington, Iowa.
WHEN WRTIWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANG
POR SAIP Seven Greenhouses, Queen
i WIV OAl/IV. jj^nne Cottage, all in good
condition, near depot, 15 minutes from New
Yoric City. Terms reasonable. Address B.,
cure of "Florists' Exchange."
FOR SALE CHEAP
For Cash.
Seven Greenhouses, -well stocked,
within one mile of New York City.
Address
J. A. WIBTH, 150 Fifth Ave., N. T.
FOR SALE.
A thriving florists' business in a thriv-
ing town in Central Missouri. For
further particulars address,
E. H. MICHEL, St. Iiouis, Mo.
FOR SALE.
A NURSERY in a New England City of 26,000
inhabitants, one of the richest cities of its size
in New England. Nurseries established 25
years by present proprietor. No Nursery of any
size within 50 miles of this ; located in the city
limits : electric cars pass the grounds ; stock
clean and a general assortment of Fruit and
Ornamentals grown: demand increasing yearly.
There is a demand for more first-class green-
houses in city, and a florist business canbeadd-
ed to this nursery ; city growing fast. The
Nursery can be cut into 25 house lots, forwhich
there is now a demand. Title perfect, free and
clear from encumbrance. For particulars
address, C. N., care "Florists' Exchange."
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
We have found your paper a valuable
advertising medium and are well pleased
with the results obtained.
J. L. Dillon.
MRIGANGilRNilTIONGULTORi
ITS CLASSIFICATION, HISTORY, PRO-
PAGATION, VARIETIES, CARE,
CULTURE, &c.
BT L. L. LAMEORN.
ILLUSTRATED. THIRD EDITION.
Mr. Lamboru's work on "Carnatioi
Culture," is conceded to be the best of iti
kind in this country. The popularity ii
has gained can best be measured by th(
fact that the book now offered is thi
third edition.
In addition to what has heretofore
been said on the subject, a registered
list, (the only one of its kind ever made;
Is appended of all the Carnations evei
grown in America to date, classified,
described and each ficcredited with the
name of the person owning the primitive
seedling stock, or originating the same;
besides this, aU information bearing on
the treatment, care and cultivation of
the Divine flower, which four additional
years of cultural experience have elicited,
is also embodied in the present edition.
In fact, we are safe in saying that
nothing of interest, or from the reading
of which any practical benefit can be
gained, has been left unsaid and the
information contained in the 230 pages,
which are dispersed tliroughout with
several illustrations, is worth to the
florist many times the cost of the book.
Sent, post-paid, for $1.50.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,'
1 70 Fulton street. NEW YORK.
REWIUITEN , ENLAKGED AND llXDSTKAi'EDi
Issued February 1st, 1S90.
HENDERSON'S
New Handbook of Plants
BY PETER HENDERSON.
A new and revised edition, \vith copio^
trations, now ready.
This new edition comprlBes about fifty per cent '■
more genera than the former one, and enibrac6.s the '
botanical name (accentuated according to the lateat '
authorities), derivation, natural order, etc.. together
witU a shoii; history of the different genera, and
conciBeinstructionB for their propagation and cul-
ture. A valuable feature of the feook, partlcnlarly to
amateurs, is the great care that has been given to
obtain all the leading local or common English
names, together with ft comprehensive glossary of '
Botanical and Technical terras. Plain instructions
are also given for the cultivation of the principal
vegetables, fruits andflowers— both fcrthe Amateur,
Florist^'and Market Gardener — particularly full
instructioija on forcing Eoses, Bulbs and other
plants used forcutflowers in winter, also Tomatoes,
Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawberries, eto.,
together with comprehensive practical direction b
abont Boils, manures, roads, lawns, draining, im
plements, green-housebuildings, heating by steam
and hot water, propagating by seeds and cuttings, i
window gardening, shrubs, trees, etc. In short ■
everything relating to General Horticulture Isglven ■
in alphabetical order, in a way so complete as to
make it, as a book of reference, equally as valuable
as encyclopaedias of gardening four times its size.
Henderson'B Neva Handhooh <^ Plants and General
Sorticiiliure contains about SOOillustrationB.
Price. $4.00, Fost-pa/.d.
POH SALBl RV
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street, New York.
The Florist's Exchange.
511
LOUIS MENAND.
[is Autobiography and Recollections of Inci-
dents connected with Horticultural
Affairs from 1807 to 1892.
A moat InterestlnfT work by one of the oldest and
jost respected Veterans of the aorist'f protession.
Ijould be read by every florist. 1 volume 12 mo.,
loth, prepaid Jl.OO. „
Sold at office of FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street, New York. ■
/HEWWRITINCiMEHTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DWARF CALLA.
SomethiDK that every Florist who sella potted
lants should have, as this vai-iety of Calla never
rows large, and, therefore, for window or house
ulture has no equal. And, again, in cut-flower
joik its size makes It a flower that a cut-flower
ealer cannot well do without. I have several
housaud of these Callas in 3, 4, 5a*d 6 inch pots,
rhich I ofl'er for sale. Correspondence as to price,
, solicited.
LEWIS ULLRICH,
rholesarle Grovsr of Cat Floweis and Smlla,x, TifSn, OMo.
BHEHWRITINGMEWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HARDY WATER LILIES.
LAR6E RHIZOMES.
Per Doz. Per 100
yympliEea Odorata..... Sl.OO i$7.50
" Gigantea 1.00 7.50
" Minor 1.00 7.50
" Tuborosa 1.00 7.50
" Bosea 8.00 15.00
GEORGE FARRANT, Salem, N. C.
MHEN WPrriNG MENTION THC FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
lOOyOOO
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAm,
3E1ID8IU1I, JLOS ANGi:l.i:S, CAI.,
SUMMER DELIVERY.
FKEESIAS, LII.. LONGI-
FtOlitJMS, CALI-AS, GEM
CAI-I.AS, AMABTLiI-lS, CALI-
FORNIA BULBS, Biodiaeas,
JS, Fritillarlas, TREE FERN
STEMS, AUSTRALIAN PALM SEEDS.
Send for our NEW PRICE LIST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
Bstablished 1878.
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Baltimore.
The Market.
lu our market the other day, on
making inquiries as to how trade was this
season, I received but few favorable re-
ports; the majority of the market men
stated that the demand was very poor for
bedding plants.
In the cut flower line the market has
been in a bad state for some time. There
are many fakirs on the street, and the peo-
ple buy of them. It is understood a license
fee will be charged these fakirs for selling
on the street; whether or not this will help
things is a question.
In the Exchange there is very little de-
mand for the many roses coming in daily ;
only the very best sell, and thousands often
go to waste per day.
The wet weather that we have been hav-
ing the last week has had a very bad influ-
ence on trade ; all are in hopes that June
weddings will help-out.
Among Growers.
The establishment of Mr. Le Brune
in Highlandtown, is a large place. Mr.
Lb Brune states that he has 40,000 square
feet of glass. This place is run with the
strictest economy. A house of callas to-
gether with several houses of carnations
are the sources whence the cut flowers
come. Bedding plants are an important
specialty here, and thousands of phlox,
nasturtiums, verbenas, geraniums, and
other annuals are growing here. Eleven
burying grounds are in the vicinity, which
make the demand for plants in the Spring
very active. Mr. Le Brune was one of the
men who did not complain of the hard
times.
Two upright boilers heat the houses,
soft coal is used ; 105 tons were burned last
year, at the price of 12.60 per ton deliv-
ered. This makes it very low. The steam
is easily carried through the houses, it
being high pressure, a night watchman
sees that the steam is kept up.
H. Fkedekick, also in Highlandtown,
has a very pretty place. He grows a mis-
cellaneous stock of plants, also a lot of cut
flowers. Mr. Frederick has a store on
Broadway and retails his stock. I did not
And him at home. <
Notes.
Fisher & EkAs suffered considera-
ble by the last hail storm experienced
here. Their outdoor plants were badly cut
up, also ^
their bed- ^O / y^
ding stock ,-4» ^-/^
■MUSHROOMS
V Most Delicious of all Esculents.
'TheWhy,Wliei'OVhepenndIIowoniIa>hroomCnllnrft."24pp.lO
'W. P." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN
always reliable. Fresh and Well-Bpawned. I&b, eake;$l.fiO
ox.; Book free H n UlATCnH 1026 Arch St
%vitb order. Ui III WAIoUll) PMla., Fa.
FLOKISTS wlio'have surplus stock for
sale at retail would do well to put a card of
seven lines in AMERICAN GARDENING.
Tlie rate is only 15 cents per line or S35
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
Thta personal request we make under every adver-
tiaemeut we print, and by compIyinR with it you will
greatly help thla paper, and as well clve the adver-
tiser the satisfaction of knowing where his adver-
SPECIAL SALE OF
•'><•'
'Z-
WATER LILIES.
To Florists desirous of giving the same a trial
we ofiEer strong Flowering Plants and Tubers of
red, white, yellow and blue varieties, our selection,
all standard sorts, at $5.00 per doz., cash. Tubers
planted now, will produce strong blooming plants
this summer.
We also offer Tubers of sorts, mixed colors, at
$2.50 per doz., FREE by mail.
WM. THICKER & CO., Clifton, N. J.
y-^-c-t^te-^ic^^^
£ichiioriiia Aziirea. (New Blue Water Hyacinth.) This ia a very interestlnR and beautiful Aquatic
plaut. The habit of (rrowth is altogether diflierent to the well-lciiown K. Craasipes Major. The stem is as
thick as the thumb, Soaticg and routing. The flowers are produced on large apikea, similar to those of
Blichhornia Crasaines Major, but are of a lovely shade of lavender blue, with a rich, purple center, with a
bright yellow spot on the blue. The petals are delicately fringed; very attractive and continuous
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each : $1.75 per dozen.
Eichboriiia (Pontederia) Crassipes Major, (Water Hyacinth). $2.00 per 100, prepaid, or $S.0O
per 1000, not prepaid. ™ , „ , „ .„„
Each Per doz. Per 100
I.,imnnntlieinuin TiachyBpei'uin $0.50 $8.00
Neluinbiuin SDecioeuin $0.40 5.00 25.00
Nyinphtea Devoiileusis ^ 50 5.00
"' Flava 20 200 8.00
" Odorala 10 1.00 S.OO
" " GiKanrea 20 2.0O 13.00
" Zanzlbarenais Azurea, in bloom 40 3.50 26.00
" Rosea 40 3.50 25,00
" Dentata 60 400 30.00
Orontiiim Aciaaticnm 10 .15 4.00
Feltaadra Viritiiiioa 10 .75 4.00
Pistia Sti-ntloteH or Water Lettuce .15 1.00
i>lyriopliylliiiii Proserpinncoidee or Parrot's Feather .16 1.00
Sarracrnia Varlolavia 10 .50 3.00
liiHinocliaris Huinboldtii, (Water Poppy) 10 .60 4.00
Small plants of N. ZanzibarenHis and N. Dentata, 10 eta. each, or seeds, lOcts. per large packet,
or $2.00 per ounce.
Nepbrolepis Exallata, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $13,00 per 1000, or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
Arundo J>onax Tarie&rata, $1,00 per dozen, or $5 00 per 100.
BRAND & ^VICHBRS, San Antonia, FL,ORIDA.
Cincinnati.
^UUjUUU Alba, A 1 Bulbs,
^^"^^^^™^^^^ % inch and up
diameter. Finest STOCK in market.
LilmmHarrisii^rl
AT LOWEST PRICES.
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO.,
Wholesale Importers and Exporters of
General Horticultural Stock.
P. O. Box 29, Jersey City, N . J.
LANDSCAPE
- GARDENING
A VALUABLE REFERENCE FOR EVERY
OUT-OF-TOWN FLORIST.
By Ellas A. Long, Editor of "Popular Gardening."
A practical treatise comprising 32 dlagrama of
actual grounds and parts of grounds, with copious
explanations. On heavy plate paper, unsurpassed
for heauty by any other work on Landscape Gar-
dening eTer printed. It affords more really practi-
cal Information suited to the wants of the masses
than Bome works sold at four times its cost, Prioe
60 oents, post-paid. Address
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
)I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
The past week has been one of very little
interest ; trade has been dull and stock
poor. I do not know whether it is a gen-
eral tailing with florists throuehout the
country, but around ourcity mildew seems
to have the upper hand. The bud itself is
good, thoagh a little smaller, but the foli-
age is so poor that the sale is spoiled in
nearly all cases. Carnations are much
better and still retain their place in the
market at good prices; one dollar per
hundred being the prevailing price, while
fancy bring two.
The shipping trade during the past week
has been looking up a little, which indi-
cates that stock in the country is getting
scarcer, and when Decoration Day puts in
an appearance I am afraid it will find us
with very slim stocks. The cold weather
a short time since killed nearly all the
outdoor flowers, and the extreme warm
weather which followed brought that
which was left into bloom. At this writ-
ing, and for two days previous, the
weather has been miserable ; on the 19th
and 20th we had quite a little snow storm,
and at present people are sitting around
their fires.
Iq the flower market business has been
very poor for last week, but the growers
are all paying their stand rents for the
coming year and looking for better times
in the future.
Aleebt MoCullough and daughter
sailed on the 19th for Europe. They will
return about July 15.
To-morrow, 22d, opens our May musi-
cal festival. This should be a good week
in florists' circles, as already some of our
retail stores have large orders booked.
E. G. GILLBTT.
Ottawa, Kan.
The monthlymeetingof the Florists' and
Gardeners' Club was held May 18, when it
was decided to meet in future on third
Thursday in each month. Mr. Watkins
made an exhibit of seedling pansies which
were considered much above the average.
Several of the members have agreed to
contribute papers on subjects of interest to
the Club at the next meeting.
0I(n^I©J^^^T_oiL.
G
A Practical Encyclopaedia of Horticulture.
BLOEISTS AND NURSERTMBN have long experienced the want of a full and reliable
book i)f relereuoe to which they could turn with confldenoe lor an accurate
Uescrlption of auy plant of horticultural value, and practical
instruction in its cultivation. Tlij Dictionary of Garaeninjj is tliu
most comiilelu woik of the kind ever published, as it gives full information about .ill FloweniiK
and FoliaKB Plants lor the Open Garden, Perns, Palms, Orchids, Cacti and other feucculeiit,
Greenhouse and Stove subjects. Bulbs, Tree?, ShrubD, Fruit, Herbs and Vegetables, as well us
tiartioulars of the various Garden Structures and Implements.
This unique and exhaustive work has had neither labor nor money spared upon its
production, and havins had the enormous advantage of being edited by such a thoroughly
competent— practicid as well as soientiflc— authority as Mr. Geobge Nicholson, Curator ot
the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England, assisted by the most eminont Botanists anc,
Oultivator,«!, its accuracy, both Scientific and Cultural, can be relied on-ii point ot the utmost
imi)ortance in a work ot this kind. That this is the fact will at once be recognised when
it is stated that such world-renowned men as Sir Joseph Hooker, Professor W. H. Tbaii.,
Professor Oliver, Dr. M. T. Masters, Rev. Percy VV. Myles, J. G. Baker, William
BOTl-INQ HeMSLEY, JOHW GARRETT, WILLIAM WATSON, jAMES VEITCII, PetER BARR, &C.,
have contributed to perfect the work. ^ .,.
The Practical Information and Botanical Classification nave been brought down to the
present date, and in all respects the Dictionary of GarfleninK has been made the
Standard Work on Horticulture in all its branches, from the growing ot the hardiest Plants
to the cultivation of the most delicate Exotics.
A most important part of the work is that relating to Insect Pests and Fungoid Diseases;
ooth thesB subjects aretreated very fully, and
their
reliable information
>;ttusu 1,11,. ..u.c ..ill be found here than iiV any other book.
For convenience ot reference, the Dictionary of Gardenins is arranged alpha-
betically, the Species and Varieties of the plants described being placed alphabetically under
their Genara. Under the name ot the Genus will be found the Derivation of its name, the
Ensflisli i^me. Synonyms, Order, General Description and Cultural Directions, including
Methods ot Propagation. Then follow, in alphabetical order, the Species and Varieties of
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The KTvOrist's Exchange.
Sweet^Peas^inj^California.
The engraving on this page
represents a portion of the 100 acre
sweet pea field of the Sunset Seed
AND Plant Co., at Sherwood Hall,
Menio Park. They have a separate
acreage grown for blooms exclus-
ively, which are supplied to the
markets of the whole coast. These
vines are kept In bloom for months
and months in succession. This
firm believes that the same sweet
peas cannot be grown for flowers
and seed, and the blooms in this
large seed acreage are not touched.
The vine arfe left intact until the
blooms ripen into pods, and when
the pods are cured they are
threshed by horse power. In order
to ensure the purity of the seed,
a Kivea .'^pace is used for the same
variety year after year, and if an
increa.se ia average of any one
variety is rendered necessary new
land that has not had peas on it
previously is utilized for that
purpose, arrangement being made
in sowings for years to come.
We are informed that the Sun-
set Seed and Plant Co., have sown
64 distinct varieties of sweet peas.
They have in the ground some 25
varieties additional, results from
which, however, they will hold
over and sow a second season.
Sweet Pea Specialists.
We broach the question whether
America is not now ripe for the
undivided enthusiasm of sweet pea
specialists. We do not limit this
TO merely ardent amateurs. In-
deed, all grades of sweet pea lovers
are wanted. But every district in
this country that is far enough
along to have any kind of a flower
show, and especially every state or
section of a state that boasts a
horticultural society, should have
one or more persons to champion
the sweet pea and exhibit it at its
best. And, further, a great field is now
opening to expert florists to here and there
turn attention as a specialty to this flower.
We are likely to have a great deal of cheap
seed in this country, ^ou can buy cheap
pansy seed, and you can buy it also for
thirty dollars an ounce. So also of sweet
peas. We do not expect the name and
prices of Mr. Eckford are going to long
represent the only sweet pea specialist,
although he has done the pioneer work in
showing us what this flower amounts to.
I do not imply that even an expert florist
can in any short time get the points and
begin to reap success ; but here is a great
flower, and here is a great country and
continent to be supplied. And we are
parsing out of the old five-cent seed
business into higher tastes, aud broader
requirements to satisfy them. A mixture
of sweet peas that costs three times the
price of the old cheap mixture is now
bought with avidity, and a popular interest
is now developing in the new-named sorts.
—From, All About Sweet Peas.
PARTIAI, VII5W OF I,ARGEST SWEET PEA FIEIvD IN THE WORI.D.
Sunset Seed and Plant Co., Menlo Park.
Sweet Peas versus Pansies.
A novel trial was before the Springfield
Amateur Horticultural Society Friday
evening, March 2. The family of sweet
peas, someeighty relatives, brought action
against the pansy family to establish the
relative popularity of the two families in
the floral kingdom. The evidence for the
sweet pea family went to show that it
originally came from Sicily, and after set-
tliug in England and gaining quite a hold
about Shropshire, emigrated to America.
This being the home of the free, the sweet
pea soon gained a footing, and found
aoioug the many inhabitants a warm re-
ception, especially among the ladies.
Before 1671 one of the family, Lathyrus
sativus, was interested in flower for food.
About this time it was found that when-
ever this interest was shown, paralysis
was abundant, so the flower business was
ordered stopped. It is believed that no
member of the family nor any of its de-
scendants has ever come to America.
Rev. Mr, Hutchins, the historian of the
family, pleaded ably for them, telling how
there were six months of pleasure in an-
ticipating what was to come, and then how
six months of beauty, which had been
locked up in the little home, could be en-
joyed. The length of reason they are with
us is greatly in their favor ; they are true
to their parents, and besides all this, they
have abuDdance of bloom and fragrance to
their credit; they possess a wonderful
amount of utility and art and richness in
color. Tbeyare great missionaries; abunch
senttoaneighbor, to a sick friend or to the
hospital carries with it messages that
can be expressed in no other way. Mr.
Hutchlns was assisted in his defense by
Mr. G-eorge Cooley, who introduced evi-
dence to show with what wonderful ease
they could be induced to stay with us,
thus making them the most popular in
Flora's vast family.
L. D. Robinson, who has grown sweet
peas with excellent success, had picked
flowers 76 days from planting ; his soil is
deep and cool, well enriched, just what
sweet peas delight ia. Long after the av-
erage garden had failed to sustain the
vines and flowers, his garden was yielding
abundantly.
The pansy family brought forward evi-
dence of a high character to establish its
rights to the title. The evidence of its
origin in England was not questioned, but
after several of them emigrated to the
Netherlands and France, the old type of
the family was quite forgotten, except by
some of the old residents of Kent and
nearby localities. Those that went to
Normandy were so charmed with the de-
lightful climate and the sweet music for
which this locality is so famous that they
improved greatly in their appearance.
That portion which went to the north of
Germany were so diligent in their labors
that they gained wealth as well as health,
so that their appearance was rich and ele-
gant. From Prance there came a very
fancy lot,peculiar to thepeople with whom
they mingled. Their robes were of the
most elegant form and coloring, so that
when the various families came to
America they were a very numerous lot.
In Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vauia, and some of the other states, they
have found a warm reception, and it is
said that every state in the Union has
residents of the pansy family, and when it
is known how like a weed, it is treated in
some of its former homes, it is wonderful to
see what a grand showing this family
made at Chicj^o during 1893.
Without doubt the most popular mem-
ber of this large circle of relatives is Viola
tricolor. Evidence was introduced show-
ing that Viola odorata and relatives were
making a great effort to gain a more thor-
ough foothold, but as yet not a very large
number of them have taken up their resi-
dence among us. According to one wit-
r ess, Viola had one child that was of a
medical nature, who believed in emetics ;
another was of a more chemical turn of
mind, and was employed chiefly to detect
the presence of acids or alkalies. Even
Viola tricolor would take oflE its robes that
they may be bruised for the cure of ring-
worms.
The entire pansy family are very
thoughtful and are looked to with great
respect.
Rev. Mr. Span^Ier was the able defender
of the pansy family. When leaders of two
church denominatioos meet in horticul-
tural discussion you may expect some
spicy and eloquent oratory. This occasion
was no exception. The supporters of the
two families enjoyed this eloquence to a
high degree. Mr. Spangler claimed that
the sweet pea had no show as compared
with the pansy. Pansies can be had twelve
months in the year. Pansies have the
most delicate fragrance, the highest art in
markings and the richest of colors. They
are the largest cultivated of any one fam-
ily, therefore the most popular ; in nature
most beautiful, not difficult to cultivate.of
good habits and great utility.
He said : " I liken the sweet pea to the
gay young belle, who is all ruffles aud
tucks, puffs and frills, beautifully made
up, gorgeously attired, entrancingly be-
witching, graceful in her beauty, charm-
ing in her peachblow complexion, captivat-
ing in her saucy wit, fragrant in all the
products of the apothecary's art, and as
we gaze on this Painted Lady, if you
please, this Apple Blossom, shaded pink
and rose ; this Blushing Beauty, soft pink
of expanded form ; this Butterfly, white,
blue edged, shaded and laced later in blue;
this Duchess of Edinburgh, scarlet flushed
crimson, frequeatly with marbled edge ;
this Duchess of York, a delicate shade of
pale lavender, darker when expanded,
large; this Empress of India; this white
Fairy Queen; this Firefly, glowing crim-
son scarlet, of good size and substance ;
this Lemon Queen, large, almost white ;
this ordinary Queen of England ; this
blotched winged American Belle ; this in-
effable Peach Blossom, salmon and pink —
I repeat, as we gaze on this gay young
belle, this wouderful composition of Na-
ture and art, she ^s pretty 1 But when we
seek for one to take to our heart, to share
with us the joys and sorrows of our life,
we turn from this gay creature to one
whose modest beauty is the beauty of
character, whose companionship must be
sought and gives us heartsease ; whose
fragrance aud beauty is all the richer the
nearer to your life she comes; whose charm
is the charm of a meek and loving spirit.
Ah, her will we enthrone queen in our
hearts and homes, aud there without a
rival shall she reign, Queen of Love. What
such an one is among women, so the pansy
is among flowers."
Mr. Spangler was assisted in his defense
by Mr. A. B. Howard, of Belchertown.
This speaker is fortunate to reside in a
locality where the pansy family is located
in large numbers. Perhaps the largest
territory in the state occupied by this
family is located ia the town of Belcher-
town. Mr. Howard referred to the family
in its early home in England, how a young
lady took an interest in them, and by the
assistance of her father's gardener gave
them a start in 1810, also to the rapid
provement the family have made from
that time to this, so that now a perfect
pansy is nearly round in form, of great
substance, brilliant in color and mark-
ings, while size is of the least impor-
tance.
Mr. Ginginback was a special lover of
pansies ; he admired them for their
beauty, cheerfulness and qualities as
prize takers.
Mr. Simons thought the points in favor
of the pansy were 100 to 1 to Sweet peas.
Mr. A. P. Wade, who took all the prizes
at the exhibition of the Hampden County
Horticultural Society last Pall, referred to
his method of culture ; he puts in the seed
in May ; this gives him good flowers until
the plants are frozen in.
After the defenders of the two families
had stated their claims to their best ad-
vantage, the jury returned these verdicts :
The strongest argument is in favor of
the panfy, 35 to 4.
The pansy is the most popular, 29 to 12.
The sweet pea is the best for bouquets,
37 to 22.
If but one can be grown, it is for pan-
sies, 38 to 17. Gale.
The Resignation of Prof. C. V, Riley,
The resignation of Prof. Riley, Govern-
ment entomologist, was not, as at first re-
ported, prompted by a request from Secre-
tary Morton, but was entirely voluntary.
In his letter of resignation to the secretary
he urges the appointment as his successor
of Mr. L. O. Howard, who has been his as-
sistant for 16 years. In the same letter he
also says : *' Out of regard for the wishes
of my family, for health and for peace of
mind, I have decided upon this action.
There is much work in the Entomological
Division either planned or begun and
unfinished, and in carrying it on I shall at
all times be glad to give any assistance in
my power. ' Resignation ' of a govern-
ment position is often synonymous with
' polite dismissal,' and I may as well state
for the benefit of the gossips that this re-
signation is taken without suggestion
from, or consultation with you or anyone
else, and purely for the reasons mentioned
above."
The professor, however, will not give up
scientific work, but will retain his connec-
tion with the National Museum where he
is Honorary Curator of the Department of
Insects — a feature of the museum which
he originated, developed, brought to its
present state of perfection and to which he
donated a valuable private collection.
Prof. Riley has held his present position
since 1878 and has done some excellent
work, having published descriptions and
life histories of nearly all the known 1d-
sects.
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67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beaoon St., Boston. Mas*.
WB MAKE A SPKCIALTT OF SHIPPING
Choice Koties aud other Flowers, oarefuli?
packed, to all puinta Ln Weetern and Middle
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLOEISTS -wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
with me.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIAIiTy.
MILLANG BROS.,
mmw rioRiSTS
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
Wholesale and CommlBsiun Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommifiBion Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
33 West 30tli Street, New York,
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
c H. Te&endlt.
CHABLSd SOHSMGK.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
'Wholesale Florists,
PRESENT HEADQDA
918 B&0ADWA7 mi CUT FLOWER SXCBAHSE.
NEW YORK.
K^* Conaignments Solicited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST 30th ST.,
I NEW YORK.
W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,]}
1122PINEST., ST. LOUIS, Ma.,
A COMPLETE Line of Wire Designs.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
WholeHale OommiBSion Dealera In
Cut FUwers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
Xhk Klortst's KxchAnge.
515
Out • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
wiToTlEsXirE
Florists,
NETS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND
I MUSIC HALL PL&GE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOBTICITLTnfiAL A170TI01TXES9'
JOBBERS IN
n.ORISTS'
SUPPLIES.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
FRBD. EHRET,
\]J\)0\esal<i <;ut piou/^r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist |
1131 Girard Avenue.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
DAN'I< B. L,OXG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
49S Washlnglon St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FORCING BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
IttH,l!VAXJKEE, WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
A.i> FLORIST SUPPLIES.
"Wire woTk a specialty.
Bloomsbnrii:. Pa.
aBowzB or OHoicx ~
Rosss, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
O.OJ). Telphone connection. Sendforpricea.
Price of Helen Keller Carnation.
In issues of May 5th , 12th and 19th, among
the Chicago wholesale cut flower prices,
Helen Keller carnation is quoted at $1 to
13. This was purely a typographical
error. No blooms of that variety of car-
nation are disposed of in the Chicago
market.
FOR JUNE WEDDING DECORATIONS.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, ''''''''^:^::it'""''
W. H. ELLIOTT,
Brighton, Blass.
Cleveland, O.
A hail storm of unusual severity did
more or less damage throughout the city
on the 17th insc. The storm was most
severe and played greatest havoc in the
east end. The greenhouses of Charles-
worth, Campbell, Hills, Hughes, Jaynes
and Livingston were completely ruined,
while Graham, further east, lost scarcely
any glass. Oat St. Clair st. the storm was
also less severe, James Eadie only losing
about 3,000 feet of glass. Jaynes, Hughes,
and Hill, on East Prospect St., lost on an
average 8,000 ft. of glass each, with no insur-
ance. The hail. was of very large size,
averaging nearly three inches in diameter,
and continued to fall for about twenty
minutes; it was followed by a heavy
rain, which also did considerable damage.
Soft wooded plants were ruined by broken
glass and a continued soaking by rain,
which lasted for three days. The green-
houses west of the city, including the im-
mense establishment of J. M. Gasser, es-
caped all damage as there was only a small
amount of hail in that direction.
X. Y. Z.
Chicago. I
It is the fortune or misfortune of the
writer to have passed through all the dif-
ferent crises of monetary a£f airs, audtonote
their effect on the florists' trade from 1857 to
the present time, either directly as one of
the craft, or as suflBciently acquainted
with others in it, to be in touch with its
general effects. We are forced at last to
the conviction that not a few in the trade
in this city, say, since Easter, have been
more at their wits' end considering how
they are to hold out, than bothered the old
heads in years gone by ; though a year's
sale in old times appears to the present
generation as ridiculously small. We are
reminded often of what the late Peter
Henderson wrote the writer in the
troublesome sixties "to keep pushing on; "
that in his experience he had known flor-
ists put to pretty hard shifts, but they
never failed absolutely, and in time came
out all right. The difliculty this season is
that the Summer deadness cameon almost
before Winter left us. Before and up to
Easter in the writer's estimation, while no
great things had been done by anybody,
there was a contentednessin trade being no
worse : that is certainly not the feeling to-
day, and this feeling is general among big
and little, growers of plants not excepted,
although the present is now their harvest.
Prices are very low, and there is a disposi-
tion all round of less being planted and
called for.
The first Cape jasmines from the South
appeared in the market in quantity this
week ; price asked, 50o. to 75c. per 100.
Lilacs are arriving from Northern Osh-
kosh, Wis., and excellent white pfeonies in
the bud from J. Kirchgraber & Sons, of
Mattoon, 111. Fine outside valley is com-
ing from the old Kennicott homestead,
having 12 to 20 bells, and a foot long stems
and leaves.
Store openings help out a little; one
large new shoe house on State street, gave
a bouttoniere to all callers.
Andrew Miller seems, as usual, to be
busy. He has lots of funeral work.
The Art Floral Co., (Hilmer) 3,911
Cottage Grove ave., is putting in a fine
new front to their store and generally ren-
ovating it.
Sweet peas seem to have gone down.
They go slowly at 40 cents.
J. C. Ure has been very successful with
maidenhair ferns without any extra care.
One time he could do nothing with these,
but has had good results since he placed a
large quantity of sphagnum moss in the
bottom of the pots.
Weather here, May 16 and 17, was the
hottest known in May since 1874 ; ther-
mometer stood at 96. Since these dates
hail has fallen in several places. It is re-
ported that Albert Fuchs has lost 200
panes. The hail stones were -it inch in size;
but the storm was only momentary and
was accompanied by heavy rain which
probably saved the glass. Up to this
spell the season was much in advance of
ordinary years.
Supt. J. A.
Pettisbew
has been
asked to re-
sign.
Under tlie liearting of "For Sale,"
Readers' Wants," etc., AMERICAN
GARBKNING inserts a can! of seven lines
at 15 cents per line or JS35 per year.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect-
desired. Address care FiiORTSTS' Exchange.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS,
In two-incli Pots, ^ill be ready for de-
livery by June 1st and after, at $1.50 per
hundred, or !ftl3.00 per tliousand. Orders
booked now. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, »85 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSE^ Alexandria, Va.
■WHEN WRITING wrWTt&W THB FI.OR>aT'S exCHAW<»
C^^
First-Glass Stock-Big Bargains
GO.OnO ROSES— Teas and Climliers.
10,000 ROSES— C. Sonpert, fine.
12,O0O COLEUS - Best bedding kinds.
10,000 ALTIiRNANTHERA— Red mid yellow.
5,000 AMHELOl'SIS VEITCHII.
3,0110 GEBANimiS— Mostly Grant's.
3,000 BEGONIA BKX.
3,000 ANEMONES— Fink and M-liite.
1,000 DEW DROP BEGONIA.
1,200 TRAILING QtlEEN FOOHSIA.
1,000 FUIIHSIAS-Assorted.
l.OOO NASTURTIUMS.
1,000 MEXICAN PRIMROSES.
1,000 SOLANU.VI J.4SMIN0IDES.
in want of anything in above list special
IS will be given. Sani|>les by mail, 10 cts.
WM. B. REED. Florist,
Chambersburg, Pa.
m CIIR!S1IIIK[M0M$
SURPLUS STOCK.
NICE YOUNG PLANTS.
100
MRS. E. G. HILL $15 00
E. UAII.LKDOUZE 15 00
YELLOW QITEKN 13 00
CHALLKNGK 20 110
CASH WITH ORDfcR.
JULIUS ROEHRS,
Carlton Hill, - New Jersey.
ATHCN WRiTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
1-^
WHEN WRmNG mCNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
E. G. HILL & CO.,
1
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
* RICHMOND. INDIANA. *
♦♦♦•♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
VIOLETS AND ROSES.
SWANLEY WHITE VIOLETS.
Fine clumps. Have about 6000 which I
oHerat SIO.OO per 100.
Orders also booked now for early Fall delivery
of POTTED PLANTS of MARIE LOUISE
and SWANLEY WHITE.
BEAUTY, BRIDESMAID and BRIDE ROSES.
In 31^, 3 and 4 inch pots, A. No. 1 stock ;
cannot be excelled. Prices on application.
Address
HOLMEDALE GREENHOUSES,
p. O. Box 31, madison, N. J.
CARNATIONS.
A few hundred each of Pot'tia, Dorner, Darling",
Aurora and MuGowaD, at $1.25 per 100; also a
few of the new pink novelty Annie Pixley,
at $10.00 per 100 ; 25 for ©3.50.
COLrEUS.
A flue assortment of well rooted and clean
cuttings, at $6.00 per 1000 or ?5 cts. per 100.
SMILAX.
Transplanted plants for potting- up or planting*
at SO.OO per 1000,-or 75 cts. per lOO. An honest
sample for ten cents.
Terms cash with the order.
li. B. 496. l«au«;aster, Pa.
SURPLUS
ROSES-I-a France, Hcrmosa, Folke-
stone, Mine. Lombard, Ernest Metz,
&c. Fine strong 2,14 in. pot plants.
Fall propagation, to close out, in
quantity to suit purchasers, $3.00
per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
GERANIUMS-Fine strong plants,
2^^ in. pots, in fifty first-class varie-
ties, single and double, plenty of
whites, not less than 5 of a kind,
$3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS-ln 35
fine cut and pot varieties, at $3.00 per
100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
COLEUS— 25 .varieties, $15.00 a 1000.
ALTERN ANTHER AS Red and
yellow, $15.00 per 1000.
HIBISCUS— In variety,$3.00 per 100;
$15.00 per 1000.
AC ALYPH A— 3 varieties, $3.00a 100
EUPHORBIA— Splendens, strong,
$3.00 per 100.
Send for list of BEGONIAS, largest
collection. This offer for Cash only.
Can use some CARNATIONS.
R.H.MURPHEY,Urbana,Ohio
516
The Klorist's Exchange.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
PALM SEEDS. I
We have a nice lot of the follow-
ing Fresh Palm Seeds:
KENTIA CANTERBURY ANA
per 100 seeds, $1.76;
per 1000 seeds, $17.00.
KENTIA BELMOREANA
KENTIA FORSTERIANA
Price for either, per 100 seeds,
75 cents ; per 1000
seeds, $6.00.
I PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 & 37 Mandt St., N. Y. |
♦♦» ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
Best in the Market, per
lb. S1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb,, 50 cents.
Case 5?rices on AppUcalion.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirew^ork, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any In the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
IIIFDDUIUU Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
. Htnnnlflnil, -p^ ;- -' r.? V" T^'^^^^c""'^
=== — '- 415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
894
1895
F. W. O. SCHMITZ & CO., IZ
60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. and exporters of
BULBS AND PLANTS
Are open to close contracts in small and large quantities. Price Libt now ready.
JUST RECEIVED
\ FRESH CROPS OF
PRIMULA CHINENSIS. ''"i?it'y;t''&V?;i'.Tva>.ie.ieH. Sf
Fimbriata alba, large flowered, fringed white. . . . . . . $0 30
Atrosanguinea, new bright scailet • ■ . 35
Atropurpiirea, large flowered, bright purple
Kermesina splendens, crimson
Finest Mixture of above varieties
30
30
'er 1000 4
sec-da. 4
|3 00 ♦
2 50
2 00
2 00
2 00
I GHAS. SGHWAKE, 404 E. 34th St., New York. :
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FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
63S0. FIFTH AV.. NEW YORK, I HARRIS A SON 89 LIBERTY ST.. NEW YORK
n.t. llou.lon nnd llloMkcr 9ts. »■• "1 »» r» r» 1 O Ob ^\^l«, Bel Bronilwnr and Church St..
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE Ft-ORIST'S EXCHAIMG-
GLASS
Our Sales Have Been Al
BUT WE MUST CLEAN UP.
FUCHSIA, the leading sorts, in 4 inch pots, in
bud and blonm, $6.fH) per 1(K); our selection of
sorts but no culls.
SALVIA, or Scarlet Sage, $6.00 per 100.
STOCKS, Cut and Come Again, 214 in- Pots,
$3.00 per 100.
COI.EUS, 33^ inch pots, our selection, ready
June 1st, Sl.SOperlOO.
PANSIES, in bloom, extra fine, $1.50 per 100.
Rooted Cuttings. ,
COLEUS, $6.00 per 1000. AGEKATUMS, .50c.
per 100. FUCHSIAS, $1.00 per 100. HELIO-
TBOPE, .?1.00 per 100. Casli must accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE.. ■ SCHENECTADY. N.Y.
WHEN WHmHQ MENTION THE n.QlltST'S CXCHAHftr
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARASTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2}^ inch pots.
ADIANTCM CUNEATUM^The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHil— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID-Plantsin 2i^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2^4 inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SURPLUS STOCK
Per lOO
Aoalypha Macafeoana, 2^ in. pots i
Achyranthes Lindonll, - " 2.50
Ageratum, "Cope's Pet,'" " " ..1.00
Alternanthera, Aurea Nana and Parony-
chioidee, fiom flate 1.50
Alyssum, "Tom Thumb," 2 J in. pots 3 50
Begonias, assorted, 2^ in. pots 4.00
Bellls Porennis. Btrong, from frames 2.09
Cannas, French mixed, dormant 2.60
Cobea Scandens, 2^ in. pole 8.5o
Coleus, leading sorts, 2i in. pots 2.00
Cuphea Platycentra, 2^ in. pots 8.00
Digitalis, fine, from frames 2.00
Heliotrope, standard sorts 2,00
Ivy Geraniums, best sorts, 3 in. pots 4.
Lophispermum, 2) In. pots, per doz., 75 cts..
Marania Massangoana, 2^ iu. pots 10.00
'Mums, named, 2i in. pots 4.00
Myosotis, strong, from frames 2.00
Salvia Splendens. extra, from flats 2.00
" Wm.Bedman, " " 2.50
Solanum Jasminoides, 2^ in. pots, doz. $1.00.
Stevia Serrafa Varlegata, 2^in.pots 6.00
All the above are STRONG, CLEAN, and In
FIRST CLASS CONDITION
SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
W. L. SWAN, Prop. Oyster Bay, N.Y.
What queer things we see
When we have no pn!
A florist may be a very good
florist, but it does not follow
that lie can make or paint letters
fit to look at.
Do not attempt to paint in-
scriptions on ribbon when you
can buy them all ready made
and gummed, in any color, at
such prices as they are offered
BY
BAYERSDORFER
Send to him for samples and prices.
Also on fine
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS,
DECORATION DAY GOODS,
and everything Standard and Novel in
Florists' Supplies
HE TS HBADQITAUTERS.
56 N. 4th Sreet,
PHILADELPHIA, PA
^"WHOLESALE flTTIT ^T"
WHEN WniTINE MENTION T
HE FLORrSTS- EXCHANGE
GOOD STOCK.
LOW PRICES.
H)0
Snow Crest Daisies
;;::;::..;;;.;;;;::;;:;: 2 00
Gyimiocarpft ;; liil
Golden Pyrethrum n ru
Alternanthera ;i Oil
Ampelopsla Veitchli ;i ly
Anthemis. double yellow.
Coleua
3 (H)
3 10
Little Beauty Fuchsia
5mi
Betjonia Semperllorens ...
SOO
Cab baire
»200ierl0(0
W.W. GREENE & SON, « atertowii, N.Y.
If your Houses are Heated by a Furman Boiler.
These Boilers have a high reputation, for Staunr..c>
Durability and Safety, and are Great Coal Save,?' -jJ
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF GREENHOUSE HA *^
I et 113 make you an eatiraate Free. Send lor CaT)ffogii
THE HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.,
NEW England Opb
Western Office:
nOBJE OFFICE AND
P, O. BOX 1190. FOUNDED 1850.
THE RBED GI.A8S COMPANY,
65 Warren Street & 46, 4S & 50 CoUeffe Place,
One Block from 6th and 9tli Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY.
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS ^"^ I ^^C^C^^
Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. Sstimates and Correspondence invited. Mention paper.
THOS. W.WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irohitects and Mot-water [ngineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
a straight shoot a/nd aim to groiv into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. No 27.
NE^A^ YORK, JUNE 2, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
T2 THE TRABE!
We have received since January ist hundreds of
complimentary letters from Florists praising the manner
in which we have filled their orders during the past
season. Under the present business management all
who favor us with their patronage will receive the highest
quality of goods at the lowest price. Please forward us
a list of plants you may require.
CYCAS REVOLllTA
(THE TRUE LONG-LEAVED VARIETY.)
We have a very fine stock of this excellent decorative plant, all
thoroughly established, well grown and healthy, with straight stems
and well formed heads of perfect leaves. We offer splendid bargains
in the following sizes, all in 6, 7 and 8 inch pots :
Total height, 24 to 26 inches, stem 5 inches above pot, circumference
16 to 1? inches, 6 to 9 leaves, 30 to 35 inches spread, $4. each.
Total height, 27 to 29 inches, stem 6 inches above pot, circumference IS
to 19 inches, 10 to 12 leaves, 36 to 38 inches spread, $5. eacb.
Total height, 30 to 35 inches, stem 6 to 7 inches above pot, circumfer-
ence 18 to 19 inches, 12 to 13 leaves, 40 to 41 in. spread, $6, each.
Total height, 36 to 37 inches, stem 7 to 8 inches above pot, circumference
20 to 21 inches, 13to 15 leaves, 42 to 45 inches spread, $9. each.
Fine large specimens, well leaved, $10., $12., and $15., each, and up.
PITCHER & MAN DA
United States Nurseries,
SHORT HILLS, N.J.
I
N ORDER to close out at
once we offer following
BARGAINS IN BULBS
Per 100
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 1 to 2 inch diam $3 50
. " " 3 to 3 inch diam 5 00
" " 3 to 4 inch diam 8 00
L. AURATUM, 7 to 9 4 50
9 to 11 6 00
11^0 13 10 00
L. RUBRUM, 7to9 5 50
L. ALBUM, 9toll q 00
CROZY CANNAS, our selection.
Above rates hold good only while present stock lasts. Order at once if you
want to secure good stock at these rates. Good money in this for any one.
WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR
ROMAN HYACINTHS,
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS and all other
•Hi' FRENCH BULBS. Also
'^ FREESIA,
LILY OF THE VALLEY and
LILIUM HARRIS!!.
If you have never tried our Harrisii you should do so now. There are
none better. REmEMBER OUR NEW ADDRESS.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
FLORISTS' FORGING BULBS.
We are now ready to book import orders {August and
September delivery) for
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY, ROMAN HYACINTHS,
1,ILIUM HARRISII, I.It,IUM CANDIDUM,
(Bermuda Easter Lily), (Large Flowering),
MLIUM LONGIFLORUM,
(Bermuda Grown),
VON SION and PAPER IVHITE NARCISSUS.
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA,
(Home-grown, under glass),
SPIR^S^A JAPONICA,
OUTCH FORCING and BEDDING HYACINTHS
and TULIPS.
■ The Imported Bulbs offered in this List will be selected from the stock of the most
reliable growers in Germany, France, Holland and Belgium.
Wlien sending for Prices of Bulbs, please state qnantities needed.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
ITION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Special Offer
Sprin; Bulbs.
To close out present Stocks we offer as long as unsold;
Pearl Tuberoses, first size bulbs, at $6.50; fine seconds,
at |3.50 the 1000. Caladium Esculentum, 2 to 3 in. diam. bulbs, at $4.50 the
100. Madeira Vine, at $1.00 the 100. Cinnamou Vine, fine bulbs, $1.50 the
100. Apias tuberosa, hardy climber, $1.00 the 100. Gloxinia, in mixture,
$5.00 the 100. Begonia, single flowering, $4.50 the 100 ; small size tubers,
$3.00 the 100, mixed or under color. Grladiolus, in best mixture, $10.00 the
1000 ; in cheaper mixture, $6.50 the 1000. All prices Net.
Fflll Rlllhc ^® °^° quote lowest prices now for future delivery on best Lily
rClll DUIUu. of the Valley forcing pips, Roman Hyacinths, Paper Whites,
Double Von Sion, and other Narcissus ; Chinese Sacred Lilies, Calla
Lilies, Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum, Candidum, Lancifolium, Aura-
tum; Freesia, Spiraea clumps,- Iris, Pseonies, Tulips, Crocus, Hya-
cinths, and other Dutch Bulbs. Send us your list now for appraisement.
Azalea, RilododGndron,
Clematis, etc., imported to order. Also a fine
assortment of hardy herbaceous and alpine
plants for florists' use in greenhouse or garden, from our German Nurseries,
Special Catalogue on application.
Raclrptc ImmnrtDlloO Metal Designs, Cycas Leaves, natural, pre-
DaoAGlO, lllllltUllGIIGO, pared, and all other FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
furnished promptly at reasonable cost. Compare our Wholesale Trade List,
mailed free.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station £, f36 & 139 W.. 24th Street. Mem York.
518
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T TT "V T4TTT "Rtt AURATUM, l>oz. *I.0O; 100,11)6.00. RUBKUM, l>oz. $1.00; 100, *6.00
AjXUX X>UAjJ30 ROSEUM, " 1.00; ♦' 6.00. ALBUM, " 1.50; '« 8.00
BLANCH FERKT SWEET PEA, p»rp.u„a 4oce„t..
GLADIOLI, Mixed, ^fo.r.' TUBEROSES, To. l./^^^TolllliTo.
MADEIRA VINES, '^UlT' CINNAMON VINES, """ "Jkoo.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CH£APKR
XHAN
EVER BEFORE
Orders aoyv booked for Bummer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
Tnfr~rTrr i-
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. DENHAIH,
Sbedbmaii. LOS ANGBX.es, CAL.
I SUMMER DELIVERY.
FKEESIAS, LII,. I.ONGI-
1 PI-ORtJMS, CALI-AS, GEM
I CALDAS, AMARYLLIS, CALl-
I FOBNIA BULBS, Brodleaaa,
BSTocnortus, Fritillarias, TREE FERN
STEMS, AUSTRALIAN PALM SEEDS.
Send lor our NEW PKICE LIST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Established 1878.
TRxDREER'S
?^8ft^ffr"«g^ GARDEN SEEDS
. Plants, Bulbs and
, , -^,, ^jReauisites. They are
UMlttAl&iMftffcl the Dest at the longest
nsBHi«iUiyilUiNHfiHf prices, TRADE) LIST
Insued quarterly, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENRY A. DREER,
Philadelphia,
BULBS
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WE CAN
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HARDY WATER LILIES.
LARGE RHIZOMES.
Per Doz. Per 100
Mymplisea Odorata $1.00 S7.50
*• Gigantea 1.00 7.50
•' Minor 1.00 7.50
** Tuberosa 1.00 7.50
" Kosea S.OO 15.00
GEORGE FARRANT, Salem, N. C.
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(Shekwood Hall K
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUAETERS FOR
CAUFORNIA-GROWK
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. IIIY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
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I FRESH CROPS OF |
:♦ PRIMIII k rHIHPN^K Cliiiiese Priiiii-nses. PerlOO Per lOCO 4
rlliniULa inincnola. FIdb.-i FrluEe<l varieties. seeds. seeds, i
. Fimbriata alba, large flowered, fringed white $0 30 $3 00 T
J Atrosanguinea, new briglit scarlet 35 3 50 X
♦ Atropurpurea, large flowered, bright purple 30 2 00 ♦
♦ Kermesina splendens, crimson 30 2 00 T
Z Finest Mixture of above varieties 30 3 00 X
l CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34th St., New York. I
Eichhornia Aziirca, (New Blue Water Hyacinth.) Thisisa very interesUntjand beaulifiil Aquatic
plant. Tlie habit of growth is altogether dtflerent to the weil-ktiown E. Crassipea Major. The stem is as
thick as the thumb, tloating and routing. The flowers are produced on large spikes, simlJar to those of
Eichhornia Crassipea Major, but are of a lovely shade of lavender b'ue, with a rich, purple center with a
bright yellow spot on the blue. The petals are delicately IrioMed ; very attractive and continuous
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each ; $1.75 per dozen.
Eichhoi'uia (Pontederia) Grassipen iVlajiir, (Water Hyacinth). $2.00 per 100, prepaid, (tr $8 00
per 1000, not prepaid.
Each Per doz. PerlOO
Liiinnnntheinuin Trachysperiiiii $0.50 $3.00
Nelumbiuin Speciosum $0.40 5.00 25.00
Nyinphffia Devonien»i8 50 5.00
'' Flava 20 2 00 8.00
** Odoraia 10 1.00 tJOO
A ™. . Gieamea 20 2.00 12.00
" Zauzibai'en»is Azuren, in bloom.. . - 40 3.50 25.00
*' Kosea 40 3.50 25.00
't Dencntu 50 4 00 30.00
Oroatiiim Aqiiaticiim 10 .75 4.00
Peltandia Virffiuica .10 .7.1 4.00
I'lstia Strncioter* or Water Iiettiice .15 100
itiyriophylhim FroHerpinncoiilee or Parrel's Featlier .15 100
Sarraccnia Varlolaris .10 .50 3.00
LimnochnriH liiiuiboldtii, (Water Poppy) 10 .60 4.00
Small plants of N, Zaiizilmrent^is and N. Deutnta, lOcts. each, or seeds, lOcts. per large packet,
Ncphrolepi»^ Exaltata, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $12,00 per 1000, or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
Arundo Donax variearnta, $1.00 per dozen, or $5 00 per 100.
BRAKD & WICHBRS, San Antonio, FLORIDA.
THE date on address slip will tell you
exactly when your subscription ex-
pires. Renew in Kood season.
Sarracenia -'- Yariolaris.
$4.00 per 100.
$a5.00 per 1,000.
Express Paid to any Part of the U. S,
Cash with order.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
THE rt.ORIST'B EXCHANGE
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE j
4 1 3 East 34th Street, (
Near Long Island Ferry, Ntew YORK, j
E TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, I
I itt 6 separate colors, per 100, only $4.60. 9
I We are now ready to book orders for J
I Roman Hyacinths, Lilium Harrisii, Lily S
I of the Valley, etc. Write for prices, it Z
I will save you money. Z
E PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION. {
DUTCH
BULBS.^.^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN W. ELDERIsa, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, ■ NEW TOBK.
BULBS AM) PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD, N. J.
S MENTION THE
'S tXCHANGP
wUUjUUU Alba, A 1 Bulbs,
^"^^^^^^^^^ % inch and up
diameter. Finest STOCK in market.
Lilium Harrisii ^7^'-
^__^^_____^_____^^^^ norum,
AT LOWEST PRICES.
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO.,
Wholesale Importers and Exporters of
General Horticultural Stock.
P. O. Box 29, Jersey City, N. J.
Mh EN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGK
The^ Klorist's Exchange.
519
Cincinnati.
Cold and cloudy weather has been aseri-
ous drawback to the trade this week, and
' it has made stock very scarce, our retail
florists being unable to fill their orders in
many oases. Maqkee & Geobge, of Col-
lege Hill, are now sending in some very
handsome lily of the valley. This firm
makes a specialty of forcing valley and
are very successful. It is selling now in
the market for three cents ; carnations are
still good stock and sell at one and two
cents, according to quality. Roses are
scarce and poor— foliage badly struck with
mildew and flower small.
Plant trade has also been slow, owing to
cold weather. H. H. RiTTEB, of Dayton,
O., informs us that he has four large deco-
rations (weddings) for June 18, 19 and 21.
We are glad our neighbors are busy.
E. G. G.
Chicago.
The Pabk Side Flobal Co. are the suc-
cessors of W. C. Cook & Co., of 70th and
Adams St., just below the old World's Fair
grounds. A stock company has been
formed with W. C. Cook as superintendent.
The idea is, with more capital, to increase
the establishment. The heating apparatus
here has some novel features. The boiler
is of common steam boiler pattern, with
43 three-inch tubes. A six-inch flow from
the center of the boiler rises one foot, and
then enters a horizontal four-inch pipe,
from which again rise separate pipes of
three-inch, all controlled by valves. Part
overhead heating is believed in. The
method is hot water, a large supply tank
being in the shed over the door. City
water is used, and after the circulation is
well started, by means of a valve, the
water Is shut ofl' from the supply tank,
and the whole run under pressure from
the city water works, of some 45 pounds to
the foot.
A heating tank of sii-inch diameter, fil-
led with small pipes, is also arranged in
the combination above the boiler, through
which water is warmed for watering
plants. Some ten degrees is thus obtained
above the freezing lake water.
There is also a water guage in the com-
bination and Mr. Cook claims he can at
will heat by steam if he so elects.
Trade on the whole, has, he says, not
been bad for the short trial here, with in-
creasing local trade all the time. He in-
tends to grow flne specimen window plants
of palms, begonias, ferns and others, as
there is little effort made in that direction.
South Park.
Mr. Kanst's novelty this year will
be a design laid out on the sloping bank to
represent the electric fountain. Near
this is a scroll work on a foliage pattern,
which also bids fair to be quite attractive.
The Gates Ajar are left out this year and
their place occupied by a flne group of
hardy palms, yuccas and the like from the
World's Fair collections. A nice lot of the
Japanese plants are also among the dona-
tions, besides more than 200 varieties of
the Brazilian collection of caladiums.
The globe and the dial, always great at-
tractions, are preserved, but somewhat
altered in the design. Two grand new
vases, imitating the World's Fair patterns,
take the place of the notable ones of last
year, in front of the conservatory. They
stand twelve feet high, base and all, the
bowl being 35 feet in diameter. They are
flUed with yuccas, etc., the base of vase
and all being of echeverias and other
plants. This year the whole of the group
of flower designs will be without guards or
chains, even the chains surrounding the
beds of geraniums are taken away, so that
visitors can go on the grass everywhere
and examine the flower beds without let or
hindrance. It is expected less damage will
result to the grass in this way than before.
"Keep oflE the grass" signs are not liked in
Chicago parks, and we believe the people
can be trusted on account of this western
freedom better than with the o^ensive
eastern restrictions.
It is expected a $75,000 palm house will
be prepared for this year.
The famed Midway Plaisance, now that
all fences are down, and all buildings save
the Ferris wheel gone, has a forlorn look
from a year ago. The park authorities
have decided to adopt Frederick Law Olm-
sted's conversion of this mile into a grand
waterway.
E. G. TJiHLBiN has been appointed one of
the commissioners on the West Park
Board. He is third vice-president of the
Chicago Horticultural Society, and is an
enthusiastic botanist and horticulturist.
Mr. Uihlein is vice-president of the Schlitz
Brewing Co., of Milwaukee.
Battery D has been selected for the
chrysanthe-
mum show
the coming
Fall.
THE ROCK BOTTOM CORNER.
Per 100
Pelargoniums, 4 in., in bud and bloom. .$10.00
Double Ivy l,eaved Geraniunis, best
market sorts, 3 in., in bloom 5.00
Vinoas, nice plants, 8 in. $5.00 a 100 j 4 in. . 7.0U
Coleus 2.00
Cuphea, 8 varieties ZOO
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
Fuchsias, best varieties, i
3.00
Geraniums, Bronze, nice plants...
*' Mad. Salleroi, nice plants.... 2.00
" Doubleandsingle, SJ^in. pots 3.50
Begonias, mixed, many varieties.aj^ " 3.00
Alternanthera, Anrea Nana, stocky plants 1.50
P. Mtijor, stocky plants... S.OO
N. S. Griffith, Independence, Jackson Go.Mo.
FOR SAL,K.
8000 GERANIUMS, dbl. Gen. Grant and the
BEGONIAS, l^OBEl.TAS, TROP^-
All these plants .
nd healthy find will
Do \ou ^
Want GERANIUMS, fancy mixed,
FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPE FEVER-
VIEW, PARIS DAISY, from 4 in pots,
at 6c. each ? PANSIES, $1.50 per 100.
H. F. Littlefield, Lake View.Worcester, Mass
Oasis Nursert Co,, Thos. Griffin, Mgr„ Wfsibury Sia,, U.
strong 2 in. leading var. per 1000 $20.
VINCA MAJOK, var., IJ^In. stron?, $3.00 a ]00
HEUOTBOPB, 3 inch 2,60 "
ABUTIIiON ECLIPSE, 3 inch 3.50 "
LOPHOSPHEBMUM, 3 inch 3.50 "
THOS. A. McBBTH, Springfield, Ohio,
COLEUS.
aO,000 Coleus, Terschaffeltii and Golden
Bedder (true) ; 10,000 Coleus, assorted in 60
varieties, iine plants, pot thrown, ready now,
$30.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
C. F. FAIRFIELD, Florist,
SPBINGFIELD, MASS.
Double White Petunia
First-class plants; tbe new kind,
MRS. CLEVELAND, clearwhite
flowers, 3 to 6 in. diameter, strong
plants from Sl.OO to $1.50 per doz.
Cash with order.
JOHN SUPPER, Lakewood, N. J.
Cape Jessamine Buds
Out with long stems, $1.00 a 100,
By mail, post paid.
JOHN MONKHOUSE,
Caddo Nurseries, JEWELLA, LA.
CAICKAXIONS AI.I. SOZ.D.
I have a flne lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
WBITK FOR PRICE.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
( 'The VrhrjIVben, Where and Hoir of Hloihroom Cnltnrc." 24pp. 10c
"W. P." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Always reliable. Fresh and Well^flpawned. Ifie. Mice ; $1.60
doE.j Book free (J p MfATQnU 1026ArchSt.
withorder. Ui bi WAIoUn) Phlla., Fa.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
; $6.00
; 83.00
; UM
doz.;
$4.00 per 100. Cash with order.
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sta., FHILA.,
GROW SWIINSONIl.
The best and most profitable pure white
flower grown ; takes the place of Roman
Hyacinths or Lily of the Valley, producing
spikes of flowers from 4 to 6 in. long, in the
greatest abundance the entire year. Never out
of bloom, lasting well when cut. 100 Swain-
sonias wili pay you three times as much as same
space in best Carnations.' No florist should be
without this most useful flower. After a trial
it will be considered indispensable. Easy to
grow and an exceptionably good and paying out
flower. Strong young plants, $6.00; larger
ones, $10.00 per 100.
FAUST & BRO.y
MEBION STATION, P. R. R., PENN.
Will Exchange a few hundred for
young Bride Roses,
WHEN WnrrrNG MCNTtON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
«LOOK HERB!"
Alternantheras," A. Nana, P. Major $3.50
Coleus, assorted colors S.50
English Ivy 2.50
Verbenas, assorted 3.50
CentaureaGym 3.50
Geranium, single scarlet, 4-in. pots 4.00
CASH WITH ORDER.
JOS. H. CUNNINSHAM, Delaware, Ohio.
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUCHSIA, LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping, strong plants from
2 in. pots, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
best selling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the market. We grew 16,000
last year in 3% and 4 inch pots for marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist staonld grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 60 cents in stamps for a sample plant In
full bloom from 4 in. pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for clrcultir.
Prices :— Plants from 2 in, pots, in bud, $2.60 per
doz.; 14.00 per 26 ; $12.00 per 100. Oasb with order.
L,I?«COI«?( I. ^-EiFF; Florist,
40I0 Butler St.,. Pittslinrgrli, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MkNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE.
Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 3 varieties,
blush and red, home grown tine yoiing plants,
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
TSTew Crimson Carnation Sambo, a few
hundred plautsleft. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100.
Marguerite Carnations, seedlings, $1.50
per 100.
Blue Daisy, Agatheea Ccelestina, blooms
as freely as our well kuown white Daisy or
Marguerite. $2.00 per doz.; $10,00 per
100.
K"e"W Hardy Pink, Her Majesty, from
open ground, $1.00 per doz.
New golden leaved liobelia, Goldelse,
This is a decided acquisitioa to the list of these
favorite plants. 2^ inch pots, 75 eta. per doz.;
$5.00 per 100.
ADDRESS LETTERS:
Clematis flanuniUa, 3 inch pots, 76 ots.
per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Clematis, large flowering varieties from
3 inch pots. $1.50 per doz.
BracEenaindivisa, 4 in. pots, $1.50 a doz.
lEtcbeveria secunda glauca, $3.00 a 100.
dirysanthemums, rooted cuttings, trans-
planted, in quantity of the six varieties : Ivory,
Widener, Advance, Canning, Gloriosum, Snow,
$2.00 per 100.
Anthericum picturatum, 4 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Coleus, Golden Bedder and VerschafCeltii.
Alternantheras, ParonyoMoides, (best
red), Aurea nana. Rosea nana, "Versicolor.
Achyranthes, Lindenii and Versicolor.
Prices on Coleus, Alternantheras and
Achyranthes sent on application.
1 Ith and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We offer an immense stock of strong, well established plants, from four inch pots, which
will make a display at once. All have been well hardened off in open frames and must not
be confounded with dormant eyes or freshly divided plants out of benches.
Wejist here only the principal varieties, of which we havea large supply. Forageneral
list refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all
the desirable novelties of the season.
Per 100 ,- 1 Per 100 Per 100
Madame Crozy.. $10.00 1 BNardy Pere $15.00 Nelly Bo wden 86.00
AlDhonBe Bouvier ..10.00 USecretary Stewart 10,00 Princess Lussiguani,.... 10.00
^ - -^M- i onn Antoine Crozy 8.00 Statuaire Fulconis 8.00
Paul Marquant a.UU Baronne De Sandrans.. .10.00 Ventura 8.00
Baronne DeRenowardy 8.00 Vitticenlteur Gaillard.. 8.00
Flore
! Vaugha
.35.00
Charles Henderson 25.00 Com*® Horace de Clioi
L. E. Bally.
seaul 10.00 Francois Corbin.,
..15.00
Paul Bruant 15.00 Duchess de Montenard.' 10.00 MrT I^efebTTeV!"".*.'.*. ..'.'.[ aOO
Comtesse de Ij'Estoile.. 15.00 E. Clievreul 13.00 MUe. de Cruillon 10.00
Chas. Dlppe 15.00 Enfant du Bhone - -
President Hardy. . .
Cronstadt 15.00 Edward Michel 10.00 Pierette de Biorlet 8.00
Explorateur Crampbel,. 13.00 Geoffrey St. HiHaire.... 8.00 Isaac Casati 8.00
Gustav Sennholz, (true)lO.OO J. Tliomayer 15.00 Due de Montenard 10.00
Maurice Mussy 15.00 Miss Sarah Hill 10.00 Segionaire 8.(10
Marquise Arthur de Mr. Cleveland 10.00 Sophie Buchner 25.00
I^'Algle 10.00 MUe. Liabaud 8.00 Emile Leclerc 6.00
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants* for $5.00;
or if this set contains duplicates of any varieties you have in stock we will omit any
that you may specify and add other choice varieties in their place.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA,
520
^The Klorisx's Exchange.
Insertion will be given in this column
to aU communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
aa/rily reflect our own.
A Caladium Bloom.
Editor Florists' Eocchange:
Some time ago the question arose " Does
the caladium bloom ? " I then gave a par-
tial description of the caladium bloom as I
had grown it. I now send you a bloom
and a drawing of a leaf, premising that
the bloom is from a plant sent to us as
Alooasia odora. Where the odora comes
in I cannot exactly see, and would like to
know. Further the alocasias, according
to the best authorities I can find, have
leaves peltate at the base. True, this one
is peltate at the base, but so slightly that
yon have to look twice before you notice it,
so that the question with me is, " what is
this ? an alooasia, or of the allied genus,
a caladium, or is it a hybrid, both peltate
and sagittate, an alocasian-caladium ?"
and I scratch my head and whistle and
wait. Hold ! the inflorescence of the
caladium family is described as having " a
hoodlike spathe rolled round at the base, a
spadix whose upper portion is entirely
covered with stamens, but ultimately be-
comes bare at the extreme top ; provided
with blunt glands or sterile stamens in
the middle, and ovaries beneath ; the
anthers shield shaped and one celled ; the
ovaries two celled and numerous, with
from two to four ovules in each cell, the
fruit a one or two celled berry with few
seeds." This flower is, as you see, a hooded
spathe folded round at the base, the same
green as the leaves; the spadix, cream
colored, is from centre to tip covered with
arabesque projecture,. staminate I pre-
sume, but whether fertile or not I cannot
say ; from the centre to where the spathe
closes it round the spadix, is covered with
hexagonal glandular stamens— I suspect
—and I think fertile, as the pollen appears
to drop from them in a shower. What the
ovaries are I cannot say as they are hid in
the lower and folded part of the spathe
which, after the upper part has turned
a dull buff and dried up, remains green,
and becomes the pericarp holding the
seed, at least I hope so, as that is why I
have not cut it open and analyzed it bef one
this. I want this goose to lay some golden
eggs, and I am willing to wait, and you
and your readers may feel gratefulthat we
have sacrificed this flower for the sake of
extending the knowledge of botanical
science. The two plants we have of this
species, or whatever it is, have had at
present three flowers each, with the
promise of more. W. LoMAS.
Texas.
We have from time to time had letters
contradicting our assertion that the Cala-
dium esculentum did not bear beautiful
and conspicuous flowers. In some we are
told that the flowers were a beautiful yel-
low, borne on stalks above the leaves, and
larger than the calla. Among others we
have the foregoing letter, which fully con-
firms what we said in reply to a former
communication, viz, "that the flower de-
cribed was not from the Caladium escu-
lentum, but from some allied plant."
Our correspondent, we think, is still mis-
taken in regard to the name of the plant he
has flgured, which we believe is Alooasia
arborea and not A. odora. Of course, we
do not pretend to name a plant from a
drawing, neither could we from a leaf
alone. But the drawing and flower sent
is not from the Caladium esculentum, as
we know it, but very truly represents the
A. arborea.
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Tiling Suitable for Sub-Irrigation.
Will you please give directions for tiling
for sub-irrigation and where it can be
bought ? Would like to try it after read-
ing of results in Flokists' Exchange.
Brooklyn. H. Reimels.
ANSWER.
Although gas pipe, not less than one
inch in diameter and with perforations
at intervals of one foot, have been used
with good results, the preference seems to
be for common drain tile of a diameter of
two and one-half or three inches, as the
holes in the pipes are likely to be clogged,
especially if they are not larger than one
fourth inch in diameter.
Your subscriber can get tile at the fac-
tory for ten dollars per thousand linear
feet and this will be about the only extra
expense, and many florists use tiles for
drainage who do not sub-irrigate their
benches. If properly laid the tile will give
an even distribution of the water over one
hundred to one hundred and fifty square
feet, but It will be safer and perhaps cause
less trouble if the tile run across the beds,
watering a strip three feet wide.
The system can be used to advantage
with either raised or solid benches as they
are called. For the former no special prep-
aration is necessary except that the bot-
toms should be water-tight. While some
have been to a considerable expense in
using matched boards laid in white lead, it
is not necessary as, if the edges of the
boards are fairly well jointed and placed
tight together, they will swell enough to
make them water-tight. To prevent warp--
ing and the opening of cracks, we nail our
bottom boards firmly to the supporting
joists. To close any cracks that may re-
main and to preserve the lumber, we
paint the inside of the bench with a thin
cement. , ^ ,
At one end of the tile there should be an
elbow through which water can be applied,
while the other should be closed. If laid
lengthwise of the bench the lines should
not be over fifty, and until further trials
have been made it may be best to make
thirty feet the limit for length, unless the
water is turned in at the middle of the
line. If the bedsare over four feet wide.lt will
be well so have two lines of tiles. In laying
themcareshouldbetakentohavethecracks
at the joints as even in size as possible
in order that an even distribution of the
water may be made. It is also well to
have the tile laid with a slight slope, say
one inch to ten feet, and if it can be so ar-
ranged that the lower end of the line can be
closed when the water is admitted and
opened when the soil has taken up what it
can readily hold the surplus water can be
drawn off, and there will be no danger
from careless watering. When the tiles
are laid across the bed, if the soil is sulB-
ciently deep, a line for drainage purposes
can be placed beneath them, lengthwise of
the bed. Benches with iron frames and
with slate or tile bottoms can be u.sed with
this system if the joints are closed with
cement. . .
When solid beds are used, the sub-irri-
gating system should be arranged in the
same way. When a clay bottom can be
secured, it will only be necessary to pud-
dle it thoroughly in order to make it suffi-
ciently watertight, while a porous soil can
be covered with a thin layer of grout. If a
layer of gravel is spread over the bottom
and well tamped, the cement (one part of
Roslindale or Louisville cement to three of
sharp sand) need not be over one inch in
thickness, and half of that thickness
would answer.
From the above it will be seen that this
system can be put in at a small expense,
and that the benefits in a single year will
many times repay it, has been amply dem-
onstrated by several persons.
The advantages as found are : less fre-
quent watering and less care in applying
it; greater freedom from disease, as the
foliage can be kept dry ; the lessening of
the period required for the development of
the crop, and in the case of most crops a
greater weight of vegetables and an In-
crease in the number of blooms in flower-
ing plants. L. B. TAET.
Books Received.
Missouri Botanical Garden Report
EOR 1894: containing the Fifth Annual Re-
port of the Director (Prof. Trelease), anni-
versary publications, monographs on the
tannoids, the sugar maples, with a Win-
ter synopsis of all North American maples,
and other scientific papers ; also phenolog-
ical notes at the Missouri Botanical Gar-
den for 1893 and 1893, with tabulated state-
ments showing the time of leafing, flower-
ing and fruiting of all herbaceous and
woody plants in the Garden. In his re-
port the director refers to the visit made
to the garden by the delegates to the last
convention of the S. A. F., at St. Louis,
when, it will be remembered, a very en-
joyable and instructive time was had, and
the generous hospitality of the trustees
fully exemplified and appreciated.
Herendeen Manufactckinq Company,
Geneva, N. Y.— This firm has issued some
very interesting and instructive literature
on heating in their little work entitled
" Home Warming and Ventilation," and
in their catalogue of " The Faultless Fur-
man Hot Water and Steam Boilers;" also
in the special florists' edition of their cata-
logue. One of the latest introductions of
the firm is the Furman Jr. hot water
boiler, adapted to the heating of conserva-
tories, small dwellings, stables, poultry
houses, etc. Of it they state that " the
conical construction of the boiler, with its
heavy corrugations of the interior above
the fire, presents a direct and intensely ef-
fective heating surface. The interior of
the fire box is also corrugated, overcoming
the chilling effects of the water directly
against the fire, thus maintaining good
combustion, and enabling us to do away
entirely with all fire brick."
Johnson's Gardener's Dictionary.
— Publishers, Macmillan & Co., NeW'
York. 1,072 pp., cloth, 8vo. Price S4. 00.
This work, which has been issued in
parts, has now been completed and pub-
lished, and will be found one of the han-
diest works of reference we have for the
gardener. In addition to placing the
names of synonyms in the context along
with the names to which they relate, the
dictionary contains a list, brought down
to date, of all species and varieties of
plants, as well as hybrids and garden
forms. In most eases the generic names
in the " Genera Plantarum " have been
followed, garden usage also being adopted.
The price of this dictionary places it
within the reach of all, and we can recom-
mend it as a cheap and good substitute for
other and more expensive works on the
same lines.
Missouri Horticultural Society.-
Through the courtesy of Mr. L. A. Good-
man, secretary, we have been favored with
a copy of the thirty-sixth annual report of
this society. The hook is replete with
information valuable to the horticulturist-
NORTH AMERICAN SPECIES OF SAGITTA-
RiA AND Lophotocarpus. By Jared G.
Smith. Printed in advance from the Sixth
Annual Report of the Missouri Botanical
Garden. 'Illustrated with 29 plates.
The Pollination of Pear Flowers.
Bulletin 5 of the Division of Vegetable
Pathology, U. S. Department of Agricul
ture, is devoted to an article on the above
subject by Merton B. Waite, special agent.
The following are his general summary
and conclusions :
In the pollination work on the pear two
distinct kinds of experiments have been
tried, (1) simple bagging experiments, in
which bags of paper, cheese cloth, or net-
ting with meshes (ten to the inch) were
placed over the unopened buds and outside
pollen thus excluded ; and (2) careful hand-
pollinations of flowers which were emas-
culated while yet in bud and protected
from all other pollen by paper bags. These
experiments were carried on in large num-
bers and at four different places viz, at
Brockport, in 1891 ; and at Scotland,
Rochester, and Geneva, in 1892. The con-
ditions of the trees were widely different,
as was also the weather at flowering time.
The work was done on a large number of
varieties of pears, several of which oc-
curred in all four of the series of experi-
ments. The results under these varying
conditions have substantially agreed, in
most cases being remarkably uniform.
The fruits resulting from the different
kinds of pollen showed interesting differ-
ences, which tend to corroborate the con-
clusions. .
It should also be noted that similar ex-
periments were tried on the apple and the
quince along with the pear work. The
varieties of apples are more inclined to be
sterile to their own pollen than the pears.
With the former in the great majority of
cases no fruit resulted from self-pollina-
tion. The results as a rule, however, were
less clear cut than in the pear, because
with most of the self-sterile varieties an
occasional fruit will set under self-pollina-
tion, and none of the varieties were very
completely self-fertile. The quince, on
the other hand, seems to fruit nearly as
well with its own pollen as with that of
another variety. The following conclu-
sions are, it is thought, fully warranted
from the evidence which has been given,
and doubtless many who read this will re-
call observations in practical orcharding
which give further support :
(1) Many of the common varieties of
pears require cross-pollination, being par-
tially or wholly incapable of setting fruit
when limited to their own pollen.
(2) Some varieties are capable of self-
fertilization. ... J
(3) Cross-pollination is not accomplished
by applying pollen from another tree of
the same grafted variety, but is secured by
using pollen from a tree of a distinct horti-
cultural variety, i. e., which has grown
from a distinct seed. Pollen from another
tree of the same variety is no better than
from the same tree. This failure to fruit
is due to the sterility of the pollen and not
to mechanical causes.
(4) The impotency of the pollen is not
due to any deficiency of its own, but to the
lack of affinity between the pollen and the
ovules of the same variety.
(B) The pollen of two varieties may be
absolutely self sterile and at the same time
perfectly cross-fertile.
(6) The state of nutrition of the tree and
its general environment affects its ability
to set fruit either with its own pollen or
that of another tree.
(7) Bees and other insects are the agents
for the transportation of pollen.
(8) Bad weather during flowering time
has a decidedly injurious influence on
fruitage by keeping away insect visitors
and also by affecting the fecundation of
the flowers ; conversely, fine weather
favors cross-pollination and the setting of
fruit.
(9) Pears produced by self-fertilization
are very uniform in shape. They differ
from crosses not only in size and shape,
but also in some cases in time of maturity
and in fiavor.
(10) Among the crosses the differences
were slight or variable, so that their varia-
tions are not to be ascribed with certainty
to differences in pollen.
(11) Self-fecundated jjears are deficient
in seeds, usually having only abortive
seeds, while the crosses are well supplied
with sound seeds.
(12) Even with those varieties which are
capable of self -fecundation the pollen of
another variety is prepotent, and unless
the entrance of foreign pollen be prevented
the greater number of fruits will be af-
fected by it, as shown by the study of Buf-
fum pears.
(13) The normal typical fruits and in
most cases the largest and finest specimens
either of the self-sterile or self-fertile sorts
are crosses.
The practical conclusions are : •
(1) Plant mixed orchards, or at least
avoid planting solid blocks of one variety.
It is not desirable to have more than three
or four rows of one variety together, unless
experience has shown it to be perfectly
(2) Where large blocks of trees of one
variety which blossomed well have failed
to fruit for a series of years without any
apparent reason, it is exceedingly pro-
bable that the failure is due to lack of
cross pollination . Tiie remedy is to graft
in other varieties and supply foreign pol-
len.
(3) Be sure that there are sufficient bees
in the neighborhood or within two or
three miles to properly visit the blossoms.
When feasible endeavor to favor insect
visits to the blossoms by selecting sheltered
situations or by planting windbreaks.
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Earopean Notes.
The rapid growth of vegetation on
this side referred to in previous notes, has
been continued during the past week, and
the temporary check caused by the cool
wave at present prevailins, will do good
rather than harm. As intimated last
week, it is intended to deal with the root
seed crops in England in the present paper,
and it is a pleasure to be able to present a
very satisfactory report. The white-fleshed
turnips are stronger than they have been
for several years, and, if the present pros-
pect is realized, fully two-thirds of an
average crop will be harvested, although
the breadth planted is much less than
usual. This remark applies mainly to the
larger growing varieties, as the smaller
kinds, such as Milan, Munich, etc., are
principally grown in France. The red-top
and white strap-leaved turnips are much
below the average this season, and, as
large quantities ate required for home
consumption the present tendency in
prices is to advance.
Yellow-fleshed turnips are doing very
well in the north and midland districts,
and indifferently in the south. It is re-
ported that there are large stocks still on
hand in some quarters, as the foreign de-
mand has been below the average ; this
will prevent any great scarcity and much
easier prices are certain to prevail. A
variety named " Early Yellow Field" de-
serves special recommendation and is
rapidly rising in favor. In shape and color
it resembles a very flue strain of the green
top amber globe but it differs in the leaf.
Its great merit consists in its extraordi-
nary earliness and quickness of growth
and the fine feeding properties of the flesh.
It grows to a very large size, and having
only a single tap root can be lifted at a
very trifling expense.
Butabaga in England is reported at the
present time as about three-flfths of an
average breadth, and mostly in fair con-
dition, there being at present no sign of
the destructive fly. On the other hand our
French growers complain that the fly has
destroyed nearly all the pods and show no
signs of leaving. It is, however, too early
to predict a failure, for there is yet time
for the plants to throw out new branches,
and in this case we should get half a crop.
The next two weeks will settle this mat-
ter and it shall then receive attention.
Mangel warzel is looking wonderfully
well and as the plants are in a very for-
ward state an abundance of seed fit for
Autumn delivery may be relied upon.
Onion seed is not now a very important
crop in England and what is grown there
is mostly for home consumption. It will
suffice to say that the acreage is very short
and, while the plant is healthy and early,
the English seedsmen must be large buyers
during the coming season.
Carrot is looking well as a whole, but
the acreage is limited and the sorts in cul-
tivation are mostly for home use.
The other English crops shall receive
attention next week.
EUBOPBAN Seeds.
Decision of General Appraisers.
" Spubby " Cloyee Seed.— Before
the U. S. General Appraisers at New York,
April 26, 1894.
In the matter of the protest of Henry
Nungesser against the decision of the Col-
lector of Customs at New York.
Opinion by Somerville, General Ap-
praiser: The merchandise consists of
thirty-eight bags of " spurry " seed, which
were assessed for duty at 20 per cent, ad
valorem as " aaricultural seed " under
paragraph 286 of the present tariff act
(1890).
The goods are claimed to be free of duty,
as a species of "grass seed," under para-
graph 699 of said act.
We find from the testimony taken at the
hearing of the case that "spurry" (German
sporgel) is a species of clover, imported
chiefly from Germany, known botanically
as Spergnla arbensis, and is used for hay
and pasture.
The seed are advertised by dealers as
clover seed, and are bought and sold in
trade under this designation.
Following the principle enunciated in
board decisions In re Henry Nungesser,
G. A. 2442, and In re Peter Henderson &
Co., G. A. 2443, the protest claiming the
merchandise to be free under said para-
graph 699 is sustained, and the Collector's
decision is reversed, with instructions to
liquidate the entry accordingly. _^
A Mortllwestern View.
As we near the end of the season
and cast a retrospective glance over the
season's trade, we cannot but be satisfied
with the result both in wholesale and re-
tail lines. Other lines of business have
been paralyzed by the financial depression,
and the outlook is no more encouraging
than for six months past. With the
seedsman, however, the season has been
fully an average one,and profits will aver-
age more than usual, owing to cheaper
labor, better prices, and more conservative
methods. There is a good demand still for
corn and buckwheat, rutabagas, flax and
millet; enough to keep the boys busy.
Stocks are pretty low.
E. V. Hallock, 26 Barclay St., New
York, informs us that he will represent
only the seed, bulb and plant department
of Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., of Paris.
Mr. Rhotert still retains the position of
successor to Theo. Pabst cfc Co., who
handled the electrotypes of this well-
known French firm.
One of the "Novelties" in the veget-
able garden is the Columbian Mammotli
White Asparagus, a variety which originated
on Long Island some years since, and intro-
duced two years ago by D. M. Perry & Co.,
Detroit. This was a sport from Conover's
Colossal, and grows even larger than that
popular variety. Its value consists in its
remaining a creamy white until it is two or
more feet high. This gives the grower a white
asparagus without the trouble of ridging
up, as is usually the practice in order to have
white asparagus, which the canner requires
to meet the demands of trade. Our opinion
of asparagus, cut from six to eight inches
under ground, for the sake of having it white,
is that the color is at the expense of quality,
and that asparagus is far more tender and of
a better flavor when grown above ground.
This variety will give a white asparagus
grown in the natural way, which is a great
saving of labor to the producer, besides a
great improvement in quality. For this
variety the canners are paying a much high-
er price than for the other sorts, and all new
plantings are being made of this sort.
Another point in its favor is that a cutting
can be made from it one year earlier than
from Conover's.
Turnips Rotting. — The seed growers'
experiences teach some lessons of great im-
portance ; they often run against facts they
cannot comprehend, all the same they
must be respected. Last year one of the
farmers on Long Island undertook to grow
two acres of turnips for seed purposes. One
half of the seed was sown on stubble ground
enriched with i,2cxj pounds of high-grade
fertilizer ; the other half, or one acre, was a
second crop, following early potatoes. When
the turnips were put away there was no per-
ceptible difference in the size or quality of
the roots; the crop being all that could be
hoped for under both conditions of growth.
The roots were all taken up at the same
time, and put in the same trench, one piece
following the other. When the trench was
opened in March, the roots that were grown
on the potato ground were all sound, not a
single rotten one was found; while those
grown with the fertilizer were very nearly all
rotten, not a single root was set out for
seed. Mr. Buist, of Philadelphia, says he
lias met with the same experience, and fur-
ther, that onion sets grown on ground
where high-grade commercial fertilizers were
used, are almost sure to rot. He does not
say this is always the case, but it is apt to be.
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35.00
15.00
15.00
20.00
50.00
$3.00
ENCLOSE STAMPS FOR SAMPLES.
J. B. HEISS, DAYTOX, 0.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
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The Florist's Exchange.
CARNATION^*^
VAN LEEUWEN
$4.00 PER 100; $35.00 PER 1000.
Cash with order.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N. J.
Wm. Scott Carnations!
Booted Cnttings, $5.00 per 100.
Strong Plants, - ^7.00 per 100.
Also a fine lot of other varieties. Send for
prices.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.
RIRE riORIDJI riOWERS
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMIKB, FI<A.
WHEN WRITIWG MgNTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGF
SPECIAL OFFER
Averatuin, per 100. 1000.
Blue and white, in bud and bloom $3 00
fn1?flueBDrtB, 2Jilnchpota 3 CO $25 00
3 " 600 4000
Verbenas* „„ „^ „„
Mammoth, in bud and bloom 3 00 25 00
Gen'l Collection " " 2 50 22 00
Canna. Per 100
Mad. Crozy. 4 1n. pots ^^2 OU
E^ench variety, assorted, 4 in. pots 8 00
Creole, dark leaf, 4 In. pots 8 00
Gobcea Scnndeiis, 3 Inch pots 6 00
Cuphea, 2M Inch pots ...400
Daiftiea* Snowereet, 2 1-2 inch pots 4 00
Fuchsia, doubleandslnffle, 21-2 inch pots.... 4 00
" " 31-2 inch pots.... 8 00
Gazanlas, 2 1-2 inch pots 4 00
(xeraniumB* fragrant, 3 Inch pots 5 00
Ijantanas, 10 fine varieties 4 00
PandannsUtilis, flue plants $15.00 to 60 00
Pnnsiee, transplanted 3 00
PelarBoninniB, 3 inch pots 8 CO
'* 4 inch pots 12 00
Petunias, Dreer's Double Strain 1 00
Roses, H. P., bud and bloom, 5 inch pots 25 UO
Tea, bud and bloom, 4 incbpots 15 00
H, P's., 25 var„ from 2^ In pots 5 CO
Salvia Splendensand Wm. Bedraan. 2Mp 4 00
Vinca» varieKata and elegans, 4 Id., strong 10 00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W.H. Tjincoln, Potter Palmer, Exquisite.
J. R. Pitcher. Jessica, Vivian Morel, E. G. Hill,
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Fottler, L.C Price. Marfnierite
Graham, and 60 other good varieties, from 2M
Inch, $3.60 and $1.00 per 100.
8SKD FOR CATALOGUE OP OTHER VARIETIES.
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
*J*
ROSES
NICE STOCK FROIfl 2^^ INCH POTS.
Per 1000 Per 100
PERIiE $25.00 $2.80
SUNSET.. ...... 85.00 2.80
BRIDE. ....... 22.50 2.50
KERMET 22.50 2.50
GONTIER 22.50 2.50
HOSTE 22.50 2.50
MARECHAL NIEL. 25.00 2.80
LA PRANCE .... 24.00 2.75
White LA FRANCE 24.00 2.75
ALBANY 24.00 2.75
METEOR 22.50 2.50
WATTEVILLE . . . 22.50 2.50
SOUPERT 22.50 2.50
and all standard varieties in
HYBRIDS, TEAS, HYBRID TEAS,
CUMBERS, POLYANTHAS, &c.
Strictly our own selection, 120.00 a 1000;
$2.25 per 100. Same from 4 inch pots,
$6.00 per 100 Send in your lists for
prices. Terms Cash TTitli order.
CUT SMILAX, 10 cents per String.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
Show, Decorative, and Fancy Pelar-
goniums.
I was reminded of the great beauty and
usefulness of this charming section of
pelargoniums the other day when visiting
three large houses devoted to them at the
establishment of Mr. G. Messebekg, Flat-
bush, L. I. The perfection which they at-
tain at this place prompts the question :
"Why are they not more generally
grown ?"
The following are among the best grown
by Mr. Messeberg : Mme. Thibaut, white,
rich blotched and marbled with rose ;
Mme. Augustine Heurs, pure white,
probably a sport from Mme. Thibaut ;
Lord Salisbury, most brilliant color of all,
nearly red ; Emperor of Russia, very dark
pink with purple blotch ; Victor, good
rose, with purple suffusion on lower
petals ; John Bright, dark rose, having
immense trusses ; Decorator, crimson,
with maroon spots, a very free variety ;
Duchess of Edinburgh, fringed white,
with purpleblotch, very effective ; Smith's
seedling, a white, with one dark petal ;
Mrs. Bradshaw, white and dark; Even-
tide, beautiful salmon pink ; two upper
petals beautifully marked with crimson
and maroon ; La Vesuvius (fancy) white,
with purple edging, very compact and
free ; perhaps one of the most useful.
The cultivation of pelargoniums can in
no way be considered difficult. The reason
so many indifferent examples of it are
seen is the lack of attention the plants get,
and the liability there is on the part of the
grower to put them during the period of
rest in out of the way places where they
are neglected, these places being warm
dark corners or under stages. Such treat-
ment is sure to bring about weak, ill-con-
ditioned growth, rendering plants liable to
disease, fly and every other trouble.
The best method is to take cuttings
early, say in July, after the stock plant
begins to show signs of ripening. Cut-
tings are very easy to root. Pot up in
three-inch pots in nice sweet loam ; press
the soil moderately firm and water care-
fully. House room is not in any way nec-
essary ; they can be grown in cool spots
outdoors, or better, in a cold frame with
the sash slightly shaded. As soon as the
plants have made a few inches of growth
and are well supplied with roots, pinch
back the stem ; see that at this particular
time they are on the dry side. A few days
later pot on into four-inch pots, using a
little stronger compost ; be very careful
that they are not overwatered. By this
time the plants will be breaking freely ;
peg down or tie out young growths in
order to make dwarf bushy plants ; then
after a little while pinch out all leads
again.
Pot on into six and seven inch pots ; do
not pinch any more. For Winter quarters
choose a nice, cool, airy position, as near
the glass as possible. Keep plenty of fresh
tobacco stems between the pots, to
prevent green fly getting ahold; also fumi-
gate occasionally.
These plants can be brought into bloom
in early Spring, and by folio wing the above
method will be stocky, well-formed and
full of flower, having say 18 to 36 blooms
on each.
Another method is to reduce the quan-
tity of water after the old plants have
flowered and made their growths in the
Spring. This can be done by laying pots
on their sides out-doors along side of hedge
or wall ; then when the wood is thoroughly
ripened cut closely back making the foun-
dation where it will soon break into growth
again ; then the ball can be shaken out
and plant repotted into small pots. Water
carefully and pot on as occasion may re-
quire. These plants can be pinched and
trained into any position desired, it being
quite possible to make plants three to
four feet in diameter, which can be had in
flower April, May and June. In the case
of show and fancies, grafting is oftentimes
resorted to, but in our opinion it is not a
desirable practice. J. W.
Philadelphia Roses.
Perle, Sunset. Hoste, Cusin, Bride, Mermet, Brides-
maid, Testout, Kaiserin, American Beauty,
in 3 and 4 inch.
DO NOT WRITE US UNLESS YOU WANT FIRST GL&SS STUFF.
MYERS & SAMTMAN,
CHESTNUT HILL, PHILADELPHIA.
BEIMS, BEIDESIIAIDS. PEELES, LA t3 ^^ ^Z X^ ""^ H03TES. OBSIHS. METEOES, MESMETB.
FBAHCE, KIFEEI03. X^V^<S9.^^^9 TESIOUIS,
From 2, 3 and 4 incb potB. Address for quotations,
T. W. STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Rosories, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Aaent tor the U. S. lor CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inventors of Vulcanized India
"f _ .. ^ _. ^ , TT . :.!,... — J i,s„i, 3 J"ch,
Mention paper.
fifi
SEBRINA,"anew
MUM."
This Chrysanthemum is a fine pink, early as Gloriosum, grows stronger than any variety
I laiow. I have grown it tor five years without selling the plants. It is the only seedling out of
many I cared to have my name attached as introducer. Give it a trial.
ROOTED CUTTINGS, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per dozen.
PLANTS, 2J In. pots, 25 ols. " S.SO
ED~WlIf A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
CARNATIONS
Healthy Well-Rooted
Cuttings
To close the followine: varieties :
Pearl. Tidal Wiive, Mrs. F. Mangold. $2,00 per 100.
McGowan. [Tisher. Hinze's While, Wilder, Portia,
$2.00 per 100*; |l8.C0 per 1000.
VIOLETS, Marie Louise, $6.00 per 1000.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Ave. and 68th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Eugene Dalledouze. Mrs. E. G. Hill, S)20.00 per 1000
1*3. u. llill, Gloriosum, Jessica, h. Canning, Boehmer
Mrs.M. Simpson, Mermaid, Source D'Or. V. H. Hal-
lock, Advance, Mrs. J. N.Gerard, Geo.W. Cbilds,
J. G Whllldli
'uritan. rooted cuttings, 35 cts. pe
100; Hi inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman is the Florists' Exchange.
PANSIES.
Fine young plants in bloom, a splendid
mixture at $1.50 per 100.
FRANK S. HICKS, WantaghN.Y.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS. Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
Water Pressure.
The Metal Worker gives the following
general rule for ascertaining the pressure
in a water naain, the fall and size of pipe
beiner given: multiply the height in feet
by 0.43, the result being the pressure per
pound in square inches. It adds that if
the water is flowing through a pipe of
small diameter the friction will decrease
this pressure. The condition of the inner
surface of the pipe will also affect the
pressure, a rough pipe making mor^ri
Toledo, O.
A greenhouse belonging to J. G. Gart-
ner, located at the corner of Cherry and
Vermont aves., was damaged by fire on the
morning of May 23 to the extent of $300.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
strong healthy plants, 25 at 100 rates.
Mrs. B. G. Hill, pink early $lu 00
X). Uailledonze, yellow 10 00
C. Chalfant, yellow 5 00
White Eoelimer, white 5 00
C. Davis, yellow Morel 6 00
Challenf^e, yellow 15 00
Niveus, white 5 00
lO of each for $6.00.
6 of " 3.50.
Cnsli TPitli order.
T. H. SPAULDING, Orange, N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVEUS,
Now Keadr, SL.'SO per <loz. t SlO.OO per
100. Strong Plants, from 2 inch Potf.
DAlLI-EDOnZB BKOS., Flatbush, N. T.
50,000 Pansies
Pearson's strain of Pansies, fine
large blooming plants, all colors, as
good as you ever saw. $3.00 per
100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
E. W. PEARSON, Newburyport, Mass,
WHENWRmHCMEWTlONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES
THE JENNINGS STRAIN.
Fine plants in bloom, mixed colors,
$1.00 per 100.
PANSY SEED,
rellowor white, $1.00 per packet of 2500 seeds.
New Crop Seed, Keady June 31.
Cash with order.
E;. B. JENININGS,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER.
L. B. 264. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
CHRYSADTHEMDMS
The Best Only. Terms Cash.
Kooted Cutting-s, 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per
100. Special prices for large lots for May and
June delivery.
MR. Geo. D. Millet, Andover, Mass., says, in
them has died.'
JOHN CURWEN, Villa Nova, Pa.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Carnations..
Last call for ANNIE PIXLEY. 25
good little plants for $3.50. Every
grower should try this new pink, it
has not got all the good points
under the snn, but ic has a fair
portion of them.
Smilax..
The first lot all sold. Next lot will
be ready July 1. Will have 100,000
ready then, at 76 cts. per 100, or 86.00
per 1000. These plantsarea bargain,
will send sample for ten cents.
CASH WITH ORDER
ALBERT M. HERB,
:. 49G. l,aucaster, Pa.
The Klorist's Exchange.
523
EVERV KtORISX OUGHT TO
IKSCREBis GI.A8S AGAINST
For partlouIaxB address
JOHN G. ESIiBB» Seo'y. Saddle Blver, N. J.
IMERICIN BHUTIIS.
One thousand extra strong 3j^
inch pot plants, at $6.00 per 100.
GBORGB A. HEINL,
337 JSumiBit Sirs*!, TOLEDO, O.
■IMEMWRrriHO MENTIOH THE FtOHIBT'S EXCHANBr
FOR SAL,E.
Fine youDK plants, from S!4 and 4 inch pots,
strobg.of Mermet and Brlfle Roses.
Bride m inch, SB.00 ; 4 inch, S8.00 per 100
MermetT^ inoli, $6.00 ; 4 inch, $8.00 per 100.
Cash with the order.
H. GROUT, 237 Pins St., Springfield, Mass.
WHEN WBITIwe HEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S Exen'"'ar
From 2W in. pots, *4.uu per luu.
Papa GonClei', Cnsln, Augii
Teslour, $6.00 per 100.
CUT FLOWERS. Lily of the Valley and
Ssweet Peas all Summer.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS in the beat, new and
old Tirletle" from 2)J in. pot», «10.00 per IM, very
fine plants. Address
A. SCHDLTHEIS, Bgr., Box J8, College Point, 1. 1.
OIHEN WBiriNO MENTION THE fUORST'S EXCHANGE
MERMET ROSES
A few more left In 3 inch pots.
Write for hard time prices by
100 or 1000.
HUGH CHESNEY, Farmington, Conn.
tWHE:N WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Carnations
Roses.
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price^Lisl.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
WHEN WRITING
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES. ROSES.
Mermet, Cusin and Watteville, $3.50
per 100. Bridesmaid, Bride, Hoste,
Gontier, Meteor and La France, $4.00
per 100. Strong, 2}^ in., Beauties,
$6. 00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. Strongly
rooted Beauty Cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
Let me price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBERT F. XESSON,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
ROSBS
From 2/€ inch Pots. Bride, Mermet, Hoste, Cusin, Perle, Niphetos,
Watteville, Wootton, at $4.00 per liundretl. Meteor and
Testout, Bridesmaid, at $6.00 per hundred. All healthy stock.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
5,000 BRIDESMAID, at $5.00 per 100 ; |45.00 per 1000.
1,000 METEORS, 2,000 MERMETS, 2,000 BRIDES, 2,000
PERLES, 1.000 HOSTE, at $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 2}4 fine stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale.
Cash with order, P. O. B. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRANCE, - Luzerne Co., - Dorranceton, Penn.
30,000 VERBENAS,
In Bud and Bloom,
•^0,000 ROSHS.
Gro-nm In 3 and 4 incli pots
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
PERFECTLY HEALTHY.
50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
OUR CHOICE SELECTED STOCK,
Ready for Immediate Planting.
Send for prices.
L,. DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
OLRiCH mum.
Extra stroDg- plants, 2^ inch,
S6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES
Soupert, Meteor, Marie Guillot,
Safrauo, La France.
COLEUS.-^-*-
Golden Bedder, Glory^ of Autumn,
Spotted Gem, Fire Brand, Fire
Crest, Sun Beam, Yeddo.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
THE METEOR
THE BEST S
Dark Rose for Forcing. J
STRONG PLANTS, t
$4 per 100; $35 per 1000. i
McGregor bros., \
t SPRINGFIELD, - OHIO. ♦
r
WINTER FLOWERING ROSES
rafters and purlii
^ _ fvrouKht iron, securing very hyht __
weather, before ufling, by ttie exhaust steam from the steam-pump that supplies the houses with water, hquid n
pumped by steam, and everything to secure the hlKtiest development of our stuck, and at the least expense, has been sought f
d aeoured, and t
eunceded to be model houses i
AIMERIGAN BEAUTY.
!S, throwing up i
every way. Visitors are always welcome,
i bloom, places i'
IS, which, coupled with i
lilar to Magna Charta
shoot tei
of Uower it
. e Paris. It
vigor, largre size and beautiful color.
le. In £oliati:e and
1 successfully flowered, i
profit. 2^ ioch pots, $10.00 per 100} $90.00 per 1000.
MME. CAROLINE TESTO U'P.-This rose has attracted
nth a decided though delicate
c for ao large and fine a
SllverCnpawardeduslSOlfOroarexhibit ^°f ^Jonu....... ^^. .
of Meteor Boses; for best 100 Bea Boses special treatment, aud fur a lilgh-class i
Mr. Robt. Craig says :
: find, within a few years, that ther
1 tell you that's
Grow
L shoots
; scarcely any blind wood. In f oi
. is simply unequalled
jne, without shading of any kind. It needs
3 thing. The color of Testout
destined to win a high place and prove very profitable to the grower. First premium awarded
ChryBanthemum Show, Fall, 1893. Price, 2J4 inch pots. $S. 00 per 100; $73.00 per 1000.
K A [SERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.— A new rose of .German origin that is attracting a great deal of attention and
promises to he of great value. In color it is midway between Bride aud Mme. Hoste. a delicate cream white. The buds are both
larger and longer stemmed than those of Bride. The habit of the plant is singularly strong, vigorous and healthy ; the flower
" ously fragrant. Winner ot the Silver Qup offered by the F. R. Pierson (.'ompany , at the Madison Squ;
^ ^, ^ Garden Chrysanthemum Show for the
ist promising forcing rose never before exhibited at a New York show. First premium. New York Chrysanthemum show, Fall, 1893, awarded us for
variety. Price, 2H inch pots. $S.OO per 100; $75.00 per 1000.
se we have all been waitlne for— a Mermet ^oliose color ia constant through all
■ly approaching perfection than any otlier pink rose, its one fault beir
BRIDESMAID.— (Originated by Frank L. Moore.) This i
kinds of weather. Mermet has always been acknowled>:ed as mi
i fault corrected, and every good trait unchanged. It is identical i
wide-awake growers about New York intend
their wisdom, as its uniform good colo
wlnter^ it has brought fifty per
than Merme
First Prize two successive days at the Madison Squ;
been a large and very successful grower of Mermet, voice_
' " " y experience with it this year J
Garden Chrysanthei
f produces mal-formed buds. Many of the larpest and most
3 need be said on this point. We
market value. I intend to give
METEOR.-The flnest
. itE
fully as free of bloom, ,iu mni^ .^ccu l-c cniu m: lu.o t
how. Fall of 1892, for this variety. Mr. T. J. Slaughte .
when he says: "It gives me great pleasure to give the Bridesmaid r
' " " ' -■ - - ■"^- "^3 better colo
cnnvinced it will supersede the Mermet erbtirel]t,i. ^ ^
posaibly'spare. 1 think growers will go strong for it next year. 2H in. pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1000.
nter blooming: very double and very dark velvety crimson scarlet, its only fault being a tendency t
t excelled ; a superb variety. We grow
r largely, and ^
n d greater
Silver Cnp awarded ns for Meteor BofieR. exhlbi-
tfii\ at HnilUnTi MnnncA flArilaii 1R09 fnr haat lufixjiuit,— xue nnest crimson rose lor winter Dioomir.
S^Vi;i »«.!! «<> ™^« J™-ni„ ' ' become black during the shortest days of winter, but when well g ... . . „ ....
..D Kea Koses oi any variery. Silver Cup at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show, for the best twenty-flve blooms, also both first and second prizes for the best twelv
blooms. We are recognized as having the best stock about New York, and are headquarters for this variety. In 1893 we again received First Premium
for our exhibit of Meteor at the New York Chrysanthemum Show, and also a Bronze Medal at the World's Coliiinbiau Exposition in Chicagro, for our exhibit of this variety. 2M
inch pots, $6.00 per 100 1 $55.00 per 1000.
SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON,— A very valuable scarlet-erlmsom, much like Jacqueminot in size and color; an easy variety to fiower and has a delicious fragrance. Throws good stems, but
frequently In clusters. In which case, by disbudding, the size of the flower is largely Increased. The best crimson Winter-flowering rose at the present time ** for general use ** all things consl,dered.
i Inch pots. $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000.
5 ' MME. CUSIN, PERLE, MERMET, NIPHETOS and BRIDE, S5.00 per 100; §45.00 per 1000.
S Mention Paper. T'^^-A-IDB I-.lSa?S OIST -A-IF'^XjIC-A-T'IO^T.
I F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. I
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Contents.
books RBCBIVEn
Changes in Business
Chicago Still in the Van ....
CONVENTION Exhibition, The
Correspondence :
A Caladium Bloom
Cut flower Prices
Decisions of appraisers
Exhibition at Short Hills, N. J.
Foreign notes ' .
Frames for Climbers (lllus.) ....
Orchid Growers' Calendar ....
PEAK Flowers, the pollination op .
Pelargoniums, Show, decorativb and
FANCV
Question box :
Tiling Suitable for Sub-Irrigation .
Seed Trade Report
TRADE Notes ;
Chicago, Cincinnati
Toledo, O
New York, St. Paul, Washington
Baltimore, Boston, Buflalo, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg
Minneapolis, Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Newport, B. I., Toronto
WATER PRESSURE
WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS, PERMAN-
ENT Organization of
The Convention Exhibition.
The superintendent of the exhibition to
be held in Atlantic City during the com-
ing convention reports a lively demand for
space. Nearly one-half the space available
has already been applied for and a varied
and representative display is assured. All
sections, plants and flowers, bulbs and
seeds, supplies and sundries, boilers, pots
and miscellaneous are represented, and
there are quite a few novelties in some
lines that have never been shown before.
If anyone has a new thing to introduce to
the florists, this exhibition is undoubtedly
an effective medium for so doing and at
very small cost. Entries close July 21
with G. C. Watson, snpt. of exhibition,
l.OaS^ Arch St., Philadelphia, who will
furnish entry blanks and all information
on application. A carefully arranged ex-
hibit, with a little artistic taste injected
into it, is the best and cheapest advertise-
ment that can be got, and it is impossible
to overestimate the value of this great op-
portunity for business getting.
For a Permanent Organization of
Wholesale Commission Florists.
The following circular, signed by lead-
ing Western wholesale commission firms,
is being distributed to all carrying on that
business throughout the country :
*'At a special session of the undersigned
wholesale commission florists held in the
city of St. Louis, August 11, 1893, it was
the sense of said session to draft a letter to
be mailed to all parties in the wholesale
commission trade, to this effect :
"First— That we meet to form at Atlan-
tic City, next August, a permanent organi-
zation.
"Second — That this organization is to be
a benefit to all parties concerned, as fol-
lows : ' Mutual Protection,' ' Equalization
of Prices,' 'Code Revision,' 'Advisability
of Charging at Cost for Boxes and Pack-
ing,' 'Dividing of Commission between
Wholesale Dealers,' and many other items
of interest that may be a benefit to the
trade.
"We trust that each and every wholesale
cut flower dealer will make an extra effort
to attend this meeting."
New York.
The market.
Decoration Day infused some life
into the cut flower trade, and business
during the early part of this week is gen-
erally pronounced as having been beyond
expectations, certainly much better than
had been experienced for some weeks pre-
vious. The increased demand was occa-
sioned by out-of-town orders, more especi-
ally from florists resident; in the vicinities
of our large cemeteries. The city retail
men do not look forward to this holiday as
likely to impart any great stimulating
effects to their trade, although several of
them came in for a share of the set pieces
that are used on such an occasion. There
was an evident desire on the part of pur-
chasers to get as large flowers as they
could for the least outlay ; the color most
in demand being, of course, white. Lilies
and white paaonies seemed to fill the bill in
this respect and sold well at good figures.
B. C. Horan handled some 2,200 lilies.
Harrisit brought from 8c. to 10c. each, and
white paeonies from 75c. to $1.50 per dozen.
Among roses perhaps the largest call was
for Bride ; it sold at from ti to $5. Good
varieties of carnations went well, especi-
ally white sorts, but there was an immense
number of inferior flowers sent in and
these, of course, remained unsold. The
price of the standard carnations stiffened
to $1.50 and $3 per 100. The rainy weather
coming ahead of Memorial Day shortened
up supplies of outdoor bloom, curtailing
competition in that direction, and largely
accounting lor the impetus given the de-
mand for indoor stock, the quality of
which was not, however, of the best. Of
outdoor flowers iris went as good as any.
Business on Decoration Day itself was
quiet, and all the wholesalers and tne
majority of the retail stores closed early.
Since then good roses have been scarce,
and Beauty and other large kinds remain
at the same figures as quoted last week.
The former variety is coming in mildewed.
Other roses are selling at $10 per thousand.
Outdoor Jacqs. are arriving, but the stems
are short and the foliage very inferior.
Valley is now more plentiful at from $3 to
$4. Some very choice sprays are being re-
ceived by Thos. Young, Jk. A few spikes
of gladiolus are occasionally seen ; they
bring 10c. Smilax is again in good supply
at from $8 to $12. Sweet peas and stocks
bring flve cents a bunch. Good white
varieties of carnations are also scarce.
Grace Wilder apparently still does well
with some growers ; very good blooms of
that variety are coming in from John
Eeid, of Jersey City Heights ; they bring
$1.50. De Forest, of Summit, is sending in
fine Cattleyas, which sell at $4 a dozen.
Henet W. Baylis now occupies his new
quarters at 17 W. 28th st. He reports good
demand for the choice varieties of carna-
tions which bring $4 per 100.
Here and There.
The visit of the New York Florists'
Club to view Mr. W. Bayard Cutting's
rhododendrons, has been postponed till
Tuesday, June 5. Those intending to take
this treat in should so notify Secretary
Young.
Schiller & Co. have given up their re-
tail store, which was located at 123 E. 33d
street.
Messrs. SlEBEECHT & WADLET have just
received a large importation of Cattleya
MossiSB and C. labiata in first-class con-
dition.
John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park,
N. Y., has opened a store at the 34th St.
ferry, nearly opposite the Cut Flower Ex-
change, for the sale of his cut bloom.
Plant business for Decoration Day was
very brisk ; since then stock in variety has
been in short supply and trade in conse-
quence has fallen off.
Some of the most elaborate decorations
executed in connection with Memorial
Day services were seen at General Grant's
tomb in Riverside Park. One of these was
a miniature of Fort Donelson done in im-
mortelles. The U. S. Grant Post, G. A. R.
was in charge of Commander James Dean,
who read the ritual of the G. A. R.
In the baseball contest held on Decora-
tion Day at Jersey City, between the Peter
Henderson & Co. nine and the Meteor
Club (the wholesalers' nine) the former
were victorious by a score of 19 to 14. The
game was almost a tie up to the sixth in-
ning, when the tide turned in favor of the
victors.
Wm. H. Rand has left the employ of the
firm of August Rolker & Sons.
We deeply regret to announce the death
of the only child (a promising boy, eight
months old) of Mr. E. E. Wells, vice-presi-
dent of the A. T. De La Mare Printing and
Publishing Co., and an active member of
the New York Florists' Club.
A. David Rose, Short Hills, N. J., was
married on Monday, May 28.-
Cut Flower Exchange.
The cut flower trade here was ex-
tra good for Decoration Day, and average
Winter prices were obtained. Jacq.
roses brought 6 cts. to 8 cts.; moss roses,
$1 per dozen ; Brunner, $2 to $3 per
dozen ; Tea roses, $4 to $6 per hundred ;
Paul Neyron, -$1.50 a dozen; sweet peas,
10 bunches for $1 ; paeonies, $1 to $1.50 per
dozen; carnations, $1.50 to $3 ; mignonette,
35c. a bunch; iris, 50c.; gladiolus, $1.50, and
pyrethrum, 25c. per dozen; heliotrope, 25c.
a bunch. Lilies were in demand and
brought good figures. G. Duncan brought
in some 900 longiflorums; these sold atlOo.
each ; and candidum at 3c. ; callas, $1 to
$1.25 per 100. Spiraeas went for 35c. a
bunch.
Auction Sale.
At the auction sale held by August
Rolker & Sons, at 205 Greenwich St., on
Thursday, May 31, an excellent stock of
palms, ficus, crotons, pandanus and ferns
from Philadelphia growers were put up,
and prices on the whole were an inaprove-
ment on previous similar sales. Kentia
Forsteriana brought according to size,
from 15c. to $2.50 each ; K. Canterburyana,
25c. to 35c.; Cocos Weddeliana, in two and
three-inch pots, 8c. to 10c. ; Areea lutes-
cens, varying in size from six inches to
eight and nine feet, sold at from 36c. up to
$15 ; Latania Borbonica, 25c. to $8; Licuala
grandis, 35c. and 40c.; pandanus, 60c. to
$3; Ficus elastica, 45c. to $4; fancy cala-
diums, lie, 25c. and 28c.; Dracaena termic-
alis, 40c. to 50c.; Sanchezia nobilis, 40c.
and 65o.; dwarf orange trees in fruit, 80c.
Washington.
The Hail Storm.
The recent hail storm did a consid-
erable amount of damage in this vicinity
C. F. Hale, W. H. King, Strauss & Co.,
Theo. Dietrich, and J. L. Loos^ were vis-
ited more or less severely. The hail stones
were the largest seen here for many years.
Club Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Club took place Thursday, May 24.
There was a large attendance of members.
The chrysanthemum exhibition question
was first disposed of ; it was decided not
to hold a show this Fall. A communica-
tion was read from Mr. Atkins, of Pitcher
& Manda, giving the names of the best
chrysanthemums in the different classes,
and the purposes for which they are most
suitable.
A. Gude was selected to read a paper at
the next meeting of the Club on " Green-
Cleneral News.
Two of the large dry goods stores
are giving away plants to those purchas-
ing at least twenty-five cents worth of
their goods. They are disposing of a large
nrumber of plants.
J. R. Freeman is able to be about again;
he was confined to his bed for over two
weeks.
It is rumored that a prominent New
York florist is about to open a branch store
in this city.
C. F. Hale has been reqiuested to offici-
ate as one of the judges in the Horticul-
tural Department of the International
Exhibition at Antwerp.
A good many flowers of the Spanish iris
in different colors, but principally blue,
have been sold in the stores lately. 'They
take well. Th-ey have a very delicate per-
fume not possessed by the better known
kinds.
Plant sales still continue good. Bedding
out operations have been much retarded
by the recent wet and cold weather.
G. W. Olivbe.
St. Paul, Minn.
Market Notes.
Trade continues good, despite the
cold north wind which has blown steadily
since the 17th. However, a few bright
days of sunshine have warmed things up
quite materially, and bedding, box and
vase planting goes on at a rapid rate.
The cemeteries are being rapidly filled
up with beds and vases, and present a very
attractive appearance. Bedding stock
was never finer, and the old and favorite
geranium never showed to better advan-
tage than it does this year, with its wealth
of bloom and foliage, planted singly,
grouped in vases or massed in beds upon
the green lawns. There is but little call
for silver leaf geraniums for borders ; cen-
taurea ha^ quite taken its place here.
In foliage plants coleus, achyranthes
echeveria, etc., are principally used, though
we think fewer are being planted each
year. The demand seems to be for bloom-
ing plants, the larger the better ; or, in
other words, the most for the money that
can be had.
Prices remain fairly firm, though the
abundance of cheap stock offered on the
market by gardeners, hucksters and others
has tended to force prices down. Until
the cheap, inferior plants are disposed of,
the really good ones cannot be sold readily
except at reduced figures.
Good geraniums retail about as follows :
three-inch, $1 to $1.25 per dozen ; four-inch
11.50 to $1.75; five-inch, fine, $2. Coleus
are worth 6O0. to 75c. per dozen ; nastur-
tiums, 75c. ; pansies, 35 to 40 cents ; ver-
benas, 75c.; anthemis, $1.25 to $1.50; Mar-
guerites, $1.25 to $1.50. While these prices
are not maintained in every instance, still
the best stock sells at above quotations.
The poorer stock will all be sold soon
and as there is always a good demand here
for plants until July 1, everything will be
disposed of by that time to advantage, and
our florist friends be able to lookback upon
one of the best Spring trades they ever en-
joyed.
At the Parks.
Work here has been rapidly pushed
and another week will find nearly every-
thing planted. While some of the plants
which were put out before the cold snap
are not looking very well, still with no
more unfavorable weather they will come
along in good shape. It isn't the largest
plants that look the best the entire season,,
though most people overlook that fact in.
buying.
At Como Park, where the city green-
houses are situated and where the best of
the plants are placed, everything is looking
nice. Snowballs, lilacs and Tartarian
honeysuckle, which are very effectively
grouped, are just past theirprime. A mass
of paeonies on the side hill now in bud, will
be a blaze of beauty in another week.
Petunias, of which there are several large
beds, are looking rather sickly, as they
always do when first transplanted. Pan-
sies are fine and of an elegant strain.
Geraniums are in abundance in beds of
every form and description, and are as a
rule in fine shape. Emblem, badge and
other beds of tnat nature are not yet
planted. Work is now being pushed on
the globe, something never before at-
tempted here. Other unique and novel
pieces of work will also be introduced this
season. Upwards of a quarter million of
plants have been propagated and will be
used in beautifying the parks, which for
the " wild and woolly west " is not so badi
after all.
Cut Flower Trade.
In cut flowers trade has been slow
though no great surplus is on hand. Many
of our growers have throvim out part of
The KTvORIST'S KxCHANOEi.
635
their roses, thus reducing the supply, con-
sequently prices remain firm and there is
no glut of cheap roses thrown upon the
market. Decoration Day and commence-
ment exercises will take all that can be
cut for several weeks. Carnations are
istill coming in. We regret to note that
inone of our florists planted sweet peas in-
idoors this year. Just at this time they
would come in very handy.
Visitors for the week : H. C. Newbrand,
of the F. R. Pierson Co., and J. F. Evans,
of Richmond, Ind. Vkkitas.
Philadelphia.
The Uarket.
There has been quite an improve-
ment in business during the past week.
Decoration Day trade has been very good
and more flowers could have been used.
This trade is confined to the uptown stores
and to those in close proximity to the
various cemeteries.
The quality of flowers is now very poor,
especially roses. White varieties were
very scarce this week ; $5 was the usual
price asked for principal sorts. Carna-
tions were the only flowers to advance in
price ; these went up to $1.50, and many
more could have been sold at that figure,
but the quality was very poor. Sweet peas
were very plentiful and sold very well; 75c.
and $1 was the usual price. Gladiolus are
now bringing $1 a dozen ; good valley is
scarce and is asked for ; that now in brings
$3. Smilax has also been scarce, and the
price has held firm at $15.
Betall Trade.
The retail stores have had a very
fair week. Pennock Bros, had several
funeral orders early in the week. Then
the Horse Show brought them many orders
in the way of bouquets for the ladies going
out on the coaches.
ROEBBT CeAWFOED has been very busy ;
he had three large funeral orders on Mon-
day, some of the pieces being very elabo-
rate, one especially, a large harp, was very
good.
Harkt Hkacook who has been gelling
cut flowers for his brother for the past two
i years, has given up the business and has
' returned to his old position with the U. S.
; Express Co. at Pittsburg. He previously
held this same position for 15 years, and
has many warm acquaintances around
Pittsburg. On Monday evening last a
farewell dinner was given Mr. Heacock by
a number of the retail florists. All the
principal stores were well represented and
a very pleasant time was spent. As a
further mark of esteem Mr. Heacock was
presented with a handsome gold watch
chain. This was given by the representa-
tives of the various retail stores.
Among Oroirers.
The growers have all been busy
with the soft stock this week and all seem
to have nearly sold out. The demand has
been much greater than was anticipated.
Pot roses have sold very good, but a good
many of these were damaged by the heavy
rains.
Two car loads of plants belonging to
Wm. K. Harris, and one belonging to Rob-
ert Craig were caught in the flood last
week. The cars were loaded at the B. &
O. freight yard on Monday morning, and
by night the water had risen to the bot-
toms of the cars. Fortunately but little
damage was done ; the water got into one
car only, and that not very much, but the
sales both in New York and Boston were
postponed and the plants would suffer by
detention. This is the first shipment from
here to Boston to the auction sales there,
and the result will be anxiously awaited
by those interested. DAVID Rust.
Baltimore.
The Weather.
The variable state of the weather here
has a most unhealthy influence on the al-
ready bad condition of trade. Rain had
already done injury to the sales ; then on
Monday came a day when the thermometer
went down to 38 degrees, making some
plants look droopy. It is feared that after
the warm weather sets in people will not
care to plant out any more, so that so
much trade is lost. It is a sad state of
affairs for the market men to take home bo
much of their stock every market day.
The growers that furnish the city parks
with plants have been hindered in their
planting to a great extent by the weather.
The Parks.
There is a continual improvement
in the planting of our parks. The Carroll
Park, especially this year, has some very
fine bedding. One of the greatest attrac-
tions is the bed composed of cacti and
echeverias in great variety. The echever-
ias were all grown on frames by Mr. Sei-
boldt, the superintendent of the park.
There are about 30 sashes in which their
propagation was done. Mr.Loechner,the as-
sistant, informed me that there is no bet-
ter method to propagate and grow this
class of plants than on frames ; the frames
must, of course, be well protected. It is
also necessary to have the beds a little
warm in the Fall when the plants are first
started. This is accomplished by placing
a little manure at the bottom.
It is understood that the city will in the
near future grow its own plants for all the
parks. It is a question whether it will be
able to grow the plants as cheaply as they
can at present be bought, for I understand
that coleus and the like have been sold to
the city this year as low as $20 per 1,000.
Should the report become a reality several
of the florists will suffer considerably, for
the work of raising plants for city use
is in the hands of a few growers who have
sufficient political or other influence to
hold it ; like all city work, it does not
always go to the lowest bidder.
Notes.
There was quite a debate the other
evening in the Club on the question "What
is the Difference Between a Florist and a
Gardener ? " We would like to hear the
opinions of some of the readers of the
Florists' Exchange on this question.
The Kaiserin Augusta Victoria is lead-
ing in white roses this year, especially at
this sea- ^
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Pittsburg,
market Notes.
Last week was a busy one for the
florists, particularly those fortunate ones
who were intrusted with the decorations
for the Knight's Templar conclave held in
our city. The visiting commandries were
royally entertained by their Pittsburg
brethren who spared no trouble or expense
to make their stay as enjoyable as possible.
The florists' handiwork was shown every-
where in the decorations at the banquets
and at the various halls and hotels, and
were greatly admired. ELLIOTT & TJLAM
had the principal decorations for the oc-
casion and were kept busy for .several days
and nights in decorating the hotels, the
Alvin theatre, one of tne headquarters,
the Masonic Hall, and for the banquet.
Their work at the Monongahela House
was very effective and highly appreciated.
Messrs. G. & J. LUDWIG, the Allegheny
florists, had the contract for building an
arch across the street at the Allegheny
Masonic Hall, which was a massive piece
of work and looked very well, especially
at night, when' the many colored electric
lights were turned on ; these were in great
profusion all over the arch.
Business in general was fair, but on
Saturday the 26th, every florist in the two
cities had a good day and flowers were
very scarce in the evening. J. R. & A.
MURDOCH had their hands full with a lot
of funeral work, and the other florists
had orders for the churches for which
plenty of flowers were sold .
Home grown stock of flowers is good
and about equal to the regular demand,
but the stock coming from the East is
nothing extra and looks stale. The prices
have not changed any and rule about the
same as for some weeks. Outdoor Jacks
are to be seen but are not so good and not
nearly so plentiful this season, as the
severe frosts in Spring injured the plants.
Pfflonias did not get hurt by frosts, as
they seem to be abundant and very fine,
selling quite readily at 75c. to $1.25 per
dozen.
The plant trade has suffered somewhat
on account of the rainy weather, but has
taken quite a jump the last few days.
There are more plants grown this year
than ever before, and it is extremely
doubtful whether they will all be sold.
There is quite a scarcity of blooming
geraniums, and those who are fortunate
enough to have any for sale before Decora-
tion Day will be able to get a decent price
for them. IThe main reason for the short-
age at this time of the year is that too
many of our growers have their plants so
mixed up and not under label, not even
colors separate, that as soon as a plant is.
in bloom it is sold or picked out for orders
which come in quite heavy, and the bloom-
ing stock is soon disposed of. If the plants
were kept properly under label a good
many could be sold without a bloom, as for
bedding purposes it makes little difference,
just so the right colors are used. The
great trouble is that people have been de-
ceived so often in buying plants not in
bloom, but represented to be what was de-
sired, and when blooming turned out en-
tirely different, that it is mighty hard to
sell them now unless they are in bloom or
showing color. You often hear the grow-
ers say that they are " out of geraniums"
when they have thousands of them on
their hands, but not in bloom. Crozy
cannas sell well and are scarce. Coleus
and alternantheras go slow, but it is al-
most too cool yet to plant them, for the
weather is abominable. We have had
rain every day for two weeks excepting
one day. The temperature keeps down
pretty well and it requires flring in the
greenhouses every night, and to-night
(May 28) a frost is promised us, and will
likely make an appearance towards morn-
ing, as it is clear.
The attendance at the last Club meeting
was just large enough to form a quorum ;
the president and vice-president both being
absent, your correspondent was called on
to preside. The committee on Fall show
did not have their report ready, and the
gentlemen who were to deliver essays did
not show up, so nothing was done. One
new member was enrolled.
The S. A. P. convention in Atlantic City
was talked about, and will likely be well
attended by the florists from our vicinity,
for a good many will not soon forget the
pleasant day spent there by invitation of
the Philadelphia florists during the time
the convention was held in their city, and
we are anxious to visit the city by the sea
again for a longer stay.
E. C. ReinemAN.
Buffalo.
Decoration Bay Items.
Decidedly warm days, alternating
with very cold and rainy and moist ones, in
ratio of two to one of the latter type, dur-
ing the past week, made uphill work for
growers to bring In a fine or large lot of
bloom on Decoration Day. The beds just
would not develop, while matured carna-
tions decayed quickly on the plants.
The call and demand for flowers seemed
to be an average, no less apparentl.y in the
total than in past years. 'The distinctive
feature was the short supply of blooms.
Thie retailers continually kept a close tab
on all lots coming in at the market and at
Long's all day Tuesday and Wednesday
morning, and nothing desirable remained
unsold a minute, the tables being cleared
up at frequent intervals of all excepting
adiantum and smilax. Out of town calls
for carnations and roses were urgent and
numerous, but little was done on them.
Sweet peas were handled in goodly num-
bers, selling from 75 cts. to $1 per 100.
Carnations brought from $1.50 to $2 60.
Perle, $5; Bride and Mermet, $6 to $7;
Hoste and Cusin, $5 to $6; Meteor, $5 to $8.
Outdoor valley was in its last stage of
diminished quantity ; some that were good
sold at $1 to $1.50. Forced stock of good
quality went at $3.
In orders, but few set prices were called
for, but everyone seemed to partake in the
idea in some form that the occasion was a
general one, and that flowers should be
bought and used.
Palmer & Son made what seemed would
be a successful attempt to hold over a good
batch of Harrisii blooms, till on Saturday,
when they showed evident signs of col-
lapse, and the extreme heat of Sunday
flnished them as far as being of value for
Decoration Day.
Scott annually has a school order for
something near a thousand small low
priced bouquets, and with the dearth of
such cheap outdoor stock as might be
utilized, was put at wits end to turn them
out to a profit. A quantity of a variety of
clover Trifolium incarnatum (as given
us) was used, and of which J. H. iiebstock
also shrewdly and wisely laid in a quantity
for cut flower trade.
The retailers generally closed store at
noon on Wednesday.
Plants in bloom in pots entered largely
in the material the G. A. R. consider
adaptable for memorial use. ViDI.
Boston.
Market News.
Memorial Day has established it-
self as almost equal to any holiday in the
year. Some little anxiety was experienced
as to the probable outcome this year, but
without exception the florists of this vicin-
ity report increased trade in all varieties
of cut flowers as well an extra demand for
dried flower designs. Although the day
has been a popular one for flower buyers
in the past, this year eclipsed all others
and establishes a precedent which future
years will do well to overcome.
Roses were in fair demand, but being in
good crop no scarcity was experienced.
Bride and Mermet brought $8 to $13 per
hundred for fair to good stock; Perle,
Niphetos, Gontier and Wootton, $i to $8 ;
Brunner, Beauty and other hybrids, $2 to
$4 per dozen. Some out-door Jacqueminot
brought $6 to $8, and a fine lot of La France
brought proportionate prices.
White carnations were scarce and the
demand was particularly heavy. In colored
kinds, Daybreak was a leader and sold
well at $3 to $5 per hundred ; Hector, Man-
gold, Tidal Wave and Florence brought
to $4. Mrs. Fisher and Silver Spray, $2
to $5 per hundred. Spirea and gilly flower
were the stock in hand of the day, and no
order was complete without several hun-
dred of each. Candytuft, lilac, longiflorum
lilies, and lily of the valley sold exception-
ally well.
Wholesale flrms report an increased
shipping trade, which a visit easily con-
flrmed. WELCH BEOS., on Beacon St.,
were probably the heaviest shippers. Mr.
P. Welch maintains that their business
of May 28 and 29 will compare favorably
with any previous holiday, and expressed
the belief that Memorial Day would prove
a source of great profit in the future.
N. F. McCarthy & Co., in Music Hall
place, did a heavy shipping business, pre-
vious years being no comparison to the
present one.
Geo. A. Sutherland, on Bromfleld st.,
said his trade exceeded all other years, and
was greatly beyond his anticipations.
Galvin Bros., of the retail flrms, had
the largest stock of dried flower designs to
be sold this year than ever before, and
this stock included the most elaborate and
unique pieces ever seen here.
J. Newman & Sons, among many other
designs, made a piece representing "Farra-
gut on the Mast " for the Farragut Naval
Association, which attracted the attention
of all who chanced to pass their store on
Tremont st.
W. E. DOTLE made an elegant display of
milkweed. Cape flowers a.nd immortelle de-
signs, extremes of size and character in
make-up being noticeably absent.
BOWDITOH & Co., under the Tremont
House, made a specialty of milkweed work
of plain character and simple form, which
sold well and repaid the experiment.
F. W.
The Wine's Bouquet.
Mrs. Quickrich — Didn't that Mr. Castle-
mere say something last night about hav-
ing a bottle of wine that had a very flne
bouquet ?
Miss Quickrich — Yes, mamma.
Mrs. Quickrich — Well, you tell the but-
ler to go right down to the florist's and get
bouquets enough for a case of champagne.
Mr. Castlemere's coming here to dinner
to-night.— CMcapo Record.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
-Title Page.
Page.
-Page 518, col. i; p. 519, col. 2. 3.
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I, col. 8.4.
Azaleas— Title Pub
BeKOnia— Page 518.
Bookfei, Masaziues, etc.— Page 527, col. 1;
iaia. Etc.— Pago 521, col. 4; p.
Buildine Mn
530, col. 3, 4; p. 531, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Bulhs anil UootH— Title page; p. 518, col. 1, 2, 3, 4;
1 p. 532,
, col. 1, 3. 4; p. 623.
■<■» an<l Plnntl*. Title page;
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p. 527, col. 2, 3 4; p. 528, col. 1, 2,3,4; p. 529, col.
col. 1; p. 626. col. 1, 2; p. 632, cul. 1.
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MiipplleR- Title page; p 518, col. 1,2;
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lower Poll ~-
page ;_p. 527.
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4; p. 531, col. 1, 2, 3, 4.
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Vetcetnhle nnd Small Fruit Plants, Seeds
Page 630. col. 3,4; p
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MARANTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
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ADIANTUM: CONEATUM— The most use-
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3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEIXCHII— 75 cent plants
in i inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plants in 2^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in SJ^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Odontoglossum GRANDE.— This species
does best in a cool, shady part of the inter-
mediate house, with an occasional syring-
ing overhead during Winter, to keep the
bulbs from shriveling. They will now be
Bending up new growths, and should the
plants require topdreasing or repotting,
this is the best time to attend to it, after
which they will require a little more water
than usual at the roots, allowing them to
dry out each time before giving a fresh
supply, and syringing overhead in flne
weather until the new growths mature.
Small, well drained pots, and a mixture of
chopped peat fibre and sphagnum should
be used ; overpotting is often injurious.
The plants grow about ten inches high,
and the foliage is dark green. The flowers
are produced 5-10, on spikes a foot long,
during Fall and Winter, and are the larg-
est of the genus ; they are waxy in texture
and yellow, barred with brown in color.
O. INSLBATII and O. SOHLIEPEEIANDMare
two species closely allied to the last men-
tioned, requiring the same treatment;
they bloom at different periods of the year
usually preceding O. grande, and the flow-
ers are much smaller, individual ones
measuring about four inches across.
Dendrobium formosum.— This species
will now be starting into action and should
be given a moist, warm temperature, to
insure good strong flowering canes. ' It is
an evergreen species of the hirsute section,
attaining a heigbt of two feet. The flow-
ers are among the largest of the genus, are
produced at the apex of the last matured
canes, and are pure white with a yellow
spot on the center of the lip. A compost
of peat flbre and sphagnum, with plenty of
crooks or charcoal for drainage and bas-
ket culture, suits it best. Too much water
at the roots is injurious, but it enjoys syr-
inging overhead once a day during the
growing season.
Dendrobium Dearei is the best white
flowered species for cutting purposes in
the genus ; the flowers each measure over
2i inches across, and are freely produced
in clusters of 8-15, from both old and new
canes; it usually blooms during early
Spring, but will still be found in flower in
many collections. The plant is evergreen
and grows three feet high, the canes being
thickly studded with short dark green
foliage. As the flowering ceases the plants
will start action, and will need the atten-
tion recommended for the preceding
species, carefully guarding against insect
enemies which often attack and destroy
the new growths.
Cattleya citrina. — This species is
generally considered very hard to culti-
vate, and while it is sometimes difScult
where poor facilities are offered, it can be
very successfully grown under proper
treatment. Unlike any other of the genus,
the plants grow with the lead downward,
and should be so attached on blocks or
cylinders, with a little sphagnum to retain
moisture. The pseudo-bulbs are oval,
covered with white sheathing, and support
two lanceolate, glaucous leaves six inches
long. The flowers are produced singly, or
in pairs from the apex of the pseudo- bulbs,
and are strongly but pleasantly citron-
scented, waxy in texture and golden yel-
low in color. Their blooming period is
from April to June, after which they
should be rested in a shady, cool, moist
position, with an occasional syringing once
or twice a week. When the plants start
action they will require an intermediate
temperature of 60 to 65 degrees, and syring-
ing over the foliage at least once a day.
During the hot Summer months, VAHDA
CCERULEA often suffers from excessive
heat ; it should be given a light, airy posi-
tion in a cool temperature, and syringed
overhead once or twice a day during flne
weather.
LiELIA MAJALTS. In order to flower this
plant to perfection, it should be grown on
blocks, with little compost around the
roots, and given a bright, airy position in
the cool house where the sun has access
during the cool portion of the day, that
the tissue may properly mature. Uuring
the Winter very little water is needed,
and should be given in the way of syring-
ing three or four times a week. At present,
however, the plants will be in action and
will require it once or twice a day until
the growths mature. If these directions
are adhered to, little trouble will be ex-
perienced in cultivating and blooming
this lovely species. R. M. Gret.
Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Geo. E. Fancouet reports an excellent
season even from a grower's point of view.
He has this Spring gone into the plant
business, moderately however.
G. W. CARR, Kingston, has a nice stock
for Spring trade. W. M.
Decisions of Appraisers.
Andromeda speciosa and Staphtlea
COLCHICA.— Before the U. S. Greneral Ap-
praisers at New York, April 27, 1894.
In the matter of the protest, of Stone &
Downer, against the decision of the collec-
tor of customs at Boston.
Opinion hv Lunt, General Appraiser:
We flnd (1) That Messrs. Stone & Downer
imported into the port of Boston, Novem-
ber 14, 1893, certain merchandise upon
which duty was assessed at 20 per cent, ad
valorem under paragraph 282, and which
is claimed to be free under paragraph 666,
new tariff. '
(2) That said merchandise consists of
shrubs or plants known as Andromeda
speciosa and Staphylea colchica, and is
commonly known as nursery stock.
These are hardy shrubs, and are not
chiefly used for forcing under gla.ss for out
flowers or decorative purposeB.
The protest is overruled.
Norfolk Island Pine— Before thetJ.
S. General Appraisers at New York, April
27, 1894.
In the matter of the protest of Cox Seed
and Planv Company, against the decision
of the collector of customs, at San Fran-
cisco.
Opinion by Lnnt, General Appraiser ;
We flnd (1) That the Cox Seed and Plant
Company imported into the port of San
Francisco, December 22, 1893, certain mer-
chandise upon which duty was assessed at
20 per cent, ad valorem under paragraph
282, new tariff, and which is claimed to be
free under paragraph 666, new tariff.
(2) That said merchandise consisted of
trees or plants known as Araucaria ex-
celsa, or Norfolk Island pine. This tree is
a native of the Norfolk Islands and New
Caledonia. It is not hardy in a large por-
tion of the United States, and is chiefly
grown in greenhouses for decorative pur-
Chicago Still in the Van.
A floral statue of the late Carter Harrison ia
to be erected in tTnion park in Chicago. A
wire frame twenty feet high has been made
in the term of a man. Upon this flowers are to
be trained till the wire is concealed from view.
The idea, according to the Chicago News^
originated in the mind of Cornelius Mahoney,
the general superintendent of the park. He
rejoices in the thought that no one ever at-
tempted to do such a thing before. This is but
another proof of the greatness and giory of
Chicago.— BrooWj/n Eagle.
Union p.ark is about two miles west of
the center of the city. It contains 14.80
acres, and is one of our oldest small parks.
Superintendent Mahoney, on being seen,
preferred to say nothing in regard to this
statue. He, however, stated a few days
would decide whether it would or would
not be constructed.
Ascertaining where the frame work of
this novelty was to be seen — at the wire
work factory of Adam Ziska & Co., 55
Dearborn st. — a call was made on them,
and sure enough here was the ground-
work (wire) of the man, hat, beard, and all
as we once knew him. This frame work is
a splendid piece of wire construction.
The height of wire frame is 12 feet ; base
on which the old gentleman was to rest, 8
feet. The big chapeau, a characteristic of
Carter, is 3 feet over the brim; vhiskers lib-
eral, as they should be. He was to be
adorned by a Prince Albert coat, his right
hand idly resting on the coat, the left
holding a scroll. In front of him was to
stand the American eagle resting on a
globe. The globe is two feet in diameter
and the eagle has a spread of four feet.
For boldness of design it certainly out-
Chicagoes Chicago. But we now fear it
never will be built.
The original designer must have been a
bold man to suppose such a statue could
be flnished to the life, and we envy not the
workman of the task he would have had
before him. It is one thing to build up a
boy in flowers (we told you of this at the
time it was done) for a short use only ; but
as this one was supposed to brave the
breezes of a West Side park for months,
and to be what you might call a "statue,"
20 feet high, made out of living plants, the
task would have been anything but a sim-
ple one.
T^
Minneapolis, Minn.
Secretary A. W. Latham, of the State
Horticultural Society, is making arrange-
ments for the semi-annual meeting of the
society to be held at Villa Rosa, in this
city, about the middle of June. No papers
will he prepared, but all of the subjects
relating to fruit culture will be discussed
informally as they come up.
The FLORIST'S Exchange.
527
Exhibition at Short Hills, N. J.
One of the most magnifloent displays o£
Cattleya Mossiss ever witnessed In this
large orchid establishment is now on view
there. The flowers are all of very remark-
able size and the wide variations and in-
tensity of the colorings are seldom, if ever,
met with. The sepals and petals are of
the color usually seen in this beautiful
Cattleya ; but in the labellums, which are
all more or less deeply crimped, the fronts
are of the most intense violet or purple. A
handsome piece of Cattleya Mendelli Mor-
gans, with pure white sepals and petals,
baring a white border running almost to
the tip of the labellum, which is deeply
fimbriated, was very attractive. Cattleya
Schroderse in variety was also shown,
ranging in color from pure white up to the
richest hues seen In C. Trianse. This mag-
nifloent variety fills in the gap between
the fiowering season of C. Trianse and O.
Mossiae ; a grand specimen of Cattleya
Dowiana was in fiower thus early ; the
blooming period of this variety is usually
the latter part of June. Cattleya citrina,
the beautiful Mexican tulip orchid, was
also in flower. Its fragrant, yellow tulip-
shaped flowers are very pretty. An ele-
gant piece of Cattleya Mossise Hardyana
superba was blooming freely, having sep-
als and petals almost as deeply colored as
the lip. Other good sorts worthy of spe-
cial mention were : Dendrobium calceolus
(syn., D. moschatum), a dendrobe from
Burmah, with a lip much resembling the
pouch of a calceolaria ; and Sobralia ma-
crantha purpurea from Central America ;
also a fine specimen of Cypripedium can-
datum Warscewizii. Numerous other
cypripeds were in bloom, some good speci-
mens of C. selligernm and its variety
majus being observed. The color of the
latter is richer than the type, the flowers
also being larger. Cypripedium Lawrence-
anum Hyeanum, which may be called an
albino form of Lawrenceanum, is a beauti-
ful thing ; as also are Cyp. euryale grandi-
florum, C. plunerum superbum and C.
Boxallii dilectum, the latter an albino
form of Boxallii. Cyp. porphyrospilum is
very distinct in color. Cyp. Greyianum, a
cross between C. Druryii and C. ciliare, is
considered one of the best hybrids here.
Among odontoglossoms there is a grand
display of crispum (Alexandrse), the sepals
and petals being largely spotted with
chocolate brown spots. Odont. triumph-
ana was also in good shape. Odont. vexil-
larium and its varieties make a grand
showing. Of the latter one of the best is
leuco-glossum, with a pure white lip ; the
sepals and petals are rose margined with
white ; the center being yellow faintly
radiated with reddish brown lines. O. v.
radiosum is also a very pretty variety.
Numerous varieties of Masdevallea
Harryana, showing a wide range of color,
varying from lilac to blood red, added
much to the effect.
Oncidium cucuUatum, Indifferent varie-
ties, with deep colors, were also in flower.
The whole of the stock in the orchid de-
partment here, which is now in charge of
Mr. Hurrell, formerly in the orchid house
on the F. L. Ames estate at Boston, is in
the pink of condition, and shows superior
culture. Especially is this noticeable in
the batches of Cattleya Schroderse, Cypri-
pedium Chamberlainianum, C. Charles-
worthii and Odontoglossum grande.
In the plant houses is a flue collection
of tuberous begonias, many seedlings
showing up in flne shape. A novelty sel-
dom seen Is a white form of Anthurium
Andreanum, a cross between that variety
and A. ornatum. Other seedlings show a
similar tendency. Anthurium crystalli-
num variegatum shows considerable
variation in the colorings of the leaves,
some of which come one-half white, the
balance green ; others largely splashed
with white. Strobilanthes Dyerianus, the
new acanthad is being largely raised. It
^as been planted out here and has done
excellently. Alocasia Mortef ontanensis is
an exceedingly pretty variety. The leaves
are saggitate, the ground color being a
dark metallic green, the midrib and
lateral veins silvery white ; the edge of the
leaf is slightly undulate. Cupania ele-
gantissima, with a leaf similar to that of
Grevillea robusta, but much coarser,
should prove a very desirable decorative
plant. One of the. best DieSenbachias in
the immense collection here Is D. memoraa
corsL
Large numbers of araucarias, of the
more expensive kinds, are being raised by
grafting on A. excelsa and A. Cookii.
This method is considered safer than rais-
ing them from cuttings.
Other good decorative plants noted were
Esempf eria rotunda, with long lanceolate
dark green leaves ; Sonerilla Hendersonii,
having silvery white foliage splashed with
green, and a blue inflorescence. Ficus
Parcelli, an old plant, with dark green
Spathlphyllum heliconisefolium, with foli-
age similar to a heliconia, a green inflores-
cence and spiny spadix. Asparagus cris-
pus resembles A. cumbens, being more
graceful ; it bears and is sometimes cov-
ered with small pure white flowers.
A grand collection of Nephrolepis ex-
altata plumosa is in flne conditlt>n, as also
are batches of Livistona rotundifolia,
Pritchardia grandis and P. Thurstonii.
Foreign Notes.
New SBBDLIN8 Daffodil.— The medal
for the best new seedling daffodil exhibited
at the Spring meetings of the Royal Horti-
cultural Society, has been awarded to the
Rev. G. H. Engleheart's seedling poetiens
" Horace " (N. p. ornatus x N. p. poe-
tarum).
It would seem that " dry goods house "
competition is also being experienced in
London. A firm of drapers is reported to
have added a line of palms, ferns, and
other garden and greenhouse stock to
their staples, importing the former from
Florida, the " buyer " of the firm purchas-
ing them direct.
Thomas Lobb, one of Veitch's successful
collectors, died at an advanced age on
April 30. He was the means of introduc-
ing many plants of Indo-Malayan origin,
among them some of the best orchids froin
these regions, also the javanico-jasmini-
florum hybrid rhododendrons, some of the
first nepenthes cultivated in British
gardens.
Judging Chrtsanthembms.— The Na-
tional Chrysanthemum Society of England
is discussing this subject at present, and
several important papers bearing on the
matter have recently appeared in the
English horticultural press. When will
our chrysanthemum society awaken from
its lethargy and follow suit ?
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W.G.KRIGK'S
FERTILIZER
i^oie i^XjOisists
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr,
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York.
W. G. KRIGK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.
For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers.
leaves, irregalarly blotched witt white ; j whe
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMING POINTS.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as fiower stem
is entered deep in the moist moss. Made from
solid brass, will not rust, very convenient, saves
valuable time and labor. You can stem flowers
with these points in one-quarter of the time as
whendone with toothpicks. Will hold a Pansy as
well as a Calla Lily. Manufactured by the Novel-
ty Point Works in 5 sizes, from % to J^ in. diam.
I3.-T ieOSCES OF iOOO ^0I3:TXS:
Size No. I, (smallest) 60 cts. Size No. 3 80 cts.
Size No. 2 70 cts. Size No. 4 9° cts.
Size No. 5, (largest), per box of 250 points, 32 cts •
For sale by all leading- Wholesale Seedsmen and Dealers in Florists' Supplies.
Samples of all five sizes for trial sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of 10 cents. Address
HERMANN ROLKER, ROOM 3, 21 8 FuLTON St., New York,
GENERAL AGENT FOR AMERICA AND EUROPE.
628
T^HE l=<^LORisT's Exchange.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
GUT FLOWERS,
1 06 W. 24ih St., New York.
OrdeTB bT mall or teleffrapta promptly &tt«nd9d
to. Telep&one Call, 1005 JBtli Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
WHOLESILE FLORIST
17 W. 38tli St., NEW YOKE.
Established 1887.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
la West a7tli street,
One door west of E'way. NEW YORK.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
I Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28tli STREET,
NEW YORK.
We lead in American Beauty, |
Meteor and Bridesmaid. s
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gommission Florist, |
lis W. 30th St., Hew York.
Telephone CaU, 1307 SSth St.
__il MndB of Boaes, Violets and Carnations a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West a4tli St., NEW YORK.
EI>"WAIt» C. HOR.AN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York,
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Spocialties.
PRANK D. HUNTER,
WH0L15SAI.
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. 30ih St., Hew York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olesale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^~NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
"•^ "'^tf Present CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
RosEB — American Beanty. . .
Bennett, Cusln
Bon Sllene
Bride, IMermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. 0. Testout...
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos Hoate
SouT. de Wootton ....
Ulrich Bmnner
Watteville
Adiamtums
Abparagus
BOTjyABDIA
Callas
Oabnations- Fancy sorts —
Common sorts.
Daffodils
Daisies
Gladiolus
Hbuotbopb
Htaoinths
T.TT.TTTTH HABBISn
LiLy OF THE Vallex
MiGHONETTK
Naecissus
PiEONIES
Pansieb
Stogkb
Sweet Peas..
TULIPg
Violets
2 00 to
1.00 to
2.00 to
1 00 to 3.1
1.00 to 2 (
6.00 to 16. (
1.00 to 3.(
4.00 to 8.1
■AM to 6 I
1.00 to 2 I
6.00 to 12.00
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4.00 to 8.1
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6,00 to 10. (
60.00 to 16.00
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6.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 3.00
.76 to 1.00
2.(10 to 3.10
.76 to l.OO
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6.00 to 8 00
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tl.OO to»26.00
3.00 to 4.00
2 OO to 3.00
3.00 to 4.'00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 4 00
3.00 to 5.00
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.60
J quoted from CliicaKO are Decoration Day prices.
1 the country.
FOM OTBBB COirmiSSIOlf DMALJESS SEE NBXl FJ.OE.
GEORGB MUL,1,EN,
vlVholesalo and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele-
graph promptly filled,
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
CGRBREY & McKELLAR,
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL..
Geo. a. Sutherland,
I WN1. J. STEWART,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, IIL
FLORTST=! wanting: good stock, well-
pacltcd and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beacon St., Boston^ Maes.
yfTS MAKE A SPBOIAITT OF SHIPMNO
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Gut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIAliXY.
Cut • Flo., r ' Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS.,
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTUTBS PURDV,
Wholesale and CommlBBton Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
ITholesale Commlssioa Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
33 West 30th Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
FbANK H. TsASNDLT. CHABLSd SflHENOK
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
'Wholesale Florists,
PKESBNT HEADQUARTERS:
918 BEOABWA? and CUT PLOWEE EXCHAHBE.
NEW YORK.
8^" Consirmments Solicited,
JOHN YOUNG,
WliolB^ale ♦ Florist,!
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
I NE-W YORK.
W. EI.I.ISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND PLOKIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
I122P1NEST„ST. LOUIS, MO... i
A COMPLETE Line of Wire Designs.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommlBSlon Dealers in
Cut Flawers & Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Klorist's Exchange.
529
Gut
Flower • Commission • Dealers.
"wHolTEsXirE'
"» ,
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS OH
I husimTall puce,
BOSTON, MASS.
BomonLinaAL AnoTioHxiBa.
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS'
SUPPLIES.
FLORISTS'
VASES.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Pent! Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
DAN'I< B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
406 Wsshlneton St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBClNfl BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONfi'S FLOBISTS' PHOIOGEAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Mllwaukss Street,
lail.'WAVKEC -WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS I
A^D FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specinlty.
Bloomsbnrs:, Pa.
ABOWZB or OHOIOa
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
iU^rderB filled with Fresh Flowers and ehlnped
n-n. m-. ^_ Send for prices.
O.OJ>. Telphone
Frames for Climbers.
The time is here when an examination
into the condition of all garden racks,
frames and trellises is in order, and any new
ideas in this direction may prove of interest.
For a number of years 1 have had in use
light, open frames, circular in form, on
'^hich the so-called annual climbers are
trained, such as cobeasa, canary vine, calam-
pelis, balloon vine, Maurandya, thunbergia,
1 etc.
These I made up as follows : for the tal-
ler, stronger growing vines take a standard,
i3^ or 2 inches square and 9 feet long ; point
it at the lower end ; 18 inches from the
point or butt, nail on
two cross pieces, ^4
inches square and 12
inches long, at right
angles to the upright
(standard), and on op-
posite sides, having
them project equally
distant each way ; four
feet above these attach
a similar pair in the
same way, and at the
top have the third set,
these latter only 9 inches
in length ; next take
3-16 round iron wire,
bend into circles to fit
on to end of cross pieces,
and fasten in position
TWO AND THREE
CIRCLE FRAMES
FOR CLIMBERS.
with extra heavy, long, double carpet tacks,
first securing circles in the desired form by
making firm twists of annealed wire around
the ends of the heavier iron wire.
For the direct support of the vines, con-
nect these circles by eight lengths of light
wire or strong twine (preferably the former),
stretched at equal distances around the circle.
Balloon vine, Maurandya and cypress vine
rarely reach a height above six feet in this
section, and the standard can be shortened to
accommodate this lower growth, and the cir-
cles brought correspondinglynearer together.
In placing the frame 12 or 14 inches of the
standard should be inserted in the ground,
thus insuring a firm support.
Similar frames made of only two circles,
and of a total height (above the g^round) of
four feet are just right for thunbergia ; at
least I find them so. For these a i}^ inch
standard, one-half inch cross pieces, and
one-eighth inch wire for circles can be used.
Well painted they will not only look bet-
ter, but last much longer than if left ex-
posed to all weathers. — American Gardening.
FOR JUNE WEDDING DECORATIONS
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
W. H. ELLIOTT,
Cut strings, 8 to 12 feet long,
50 cents each.
Brighton, Mass.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
linch pots, »10.00 per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, «36 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria. Va.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOM THE FI.OP?9T'B exCHAWOE
100,000 SMILAX PLANTS
In two-incli Pots, -will be ready for de-
livery by June 1st and after, at S1.60 per
bandred, or %1S.00 per tbousand. Orders
booked now. Address
FRED SCHNEIDEK, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Aitica, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TO EXCHANGE.
Smilax Seed, '«
Asparagus Plumosus,
Or other Siock.
R. E. SHUPHELT, Chatham, N. Y.
SPECIAL OFFER
bundred Golden Bedder, 3 In. potB, well branched,
at J2.00 per 100.
A1,TERNANTHEBA -Red, stronB, bushy
plants, from 2 in. pots, at $15.00 per 1000.
PDCHSIAS— BIsbtgoodBOrts.inbudandbloom,
from 3 in. pots. $4.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS — Mostly scarlets, 4 in. pots,
$5.00 per 100.
W. p. BRINTON, CHRISTIANA. PA.
COLEUS
50,000 YersohaflEeltii, Golden Bedder,
Glow, Tricolor, Fire Brand and other
varieties, from 2j^ inch pots, $3.00 per
100 ; $30.00 per 1000.
Address: jjexander Mead, Greenwich, Conn.
GMGESJN^USINESS.
Lancaster, Pa.— WiUis Rohrer has
leased his greenhouses to Lemon Landis.
He will continue growing cut flowers for
the wholesale trade.
The firm of A. D. Rohrer & Bko. has
been dissolved by mutual consent. A. D.
Rohrer will continue the retail cut flower
and plant business, H. D. Rohrer retiring
to enter into the wholesale growing of cut
flowers, etc., for which purpose he is erect-
ing at present a new range of houses, fif-
teen in number, principally for violets and
carnations. The heating will be by_ hot
water under pressure with two-inch pipes.
Lancaster.
Good Stock Cheap.
Petunias, double white, purple and pink, 3 100
inch pots $3.00
Geraniums, double stocky, 3 inch pots 3.00
Verbenas 2.00
Saivia, 3 inch 3.00
Dracaena indivisa. 3 feet. 3;3.00 per doz.
Coleus, Golden Bedder, 2J inch 2.60
GEO. H. BENEDICT, TorkTille, N. T.
HOI/IyYHOC^KS very atrongplante to color.
r 4 IV IV AS Mmo. Crozy, Star '91, Alpho
\^ilJ.»Hi»VJ, R„,,„,„. Paul Marnnant, Np
COLEUS, good plants, J2.60perl00.
ELIZABETH NDRSERY CO.,
Br,lZ*BETH N. J.
WHEN WRITING MEMTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE
First-Class Stock-Big Bargains
60,000 BOSES— Teas and Climbers.
10,000 E0SE8— C. Soupert, fine.
18,000 COLEDS Best bedding kinds.
10,000 ALTEENANTHERA— Red and yellow.
5,000 AMPELOPSIS VEIICHII.
3,000 GEKANItJMS— Mostly Grant's.
a,000 BEGONIA EEX.
3,000 ANEMONES— Pink and white.
1,000 DEW DEOB BEGONIA.
1,200 TEAILING QUEEN F0CHSIA.
1,000 FUOHSIAS— Assorted.
1,000 NASTURTIUMS.
1,000 MEXICAN PEIMROSES.
1,000 SOLANUM J.ISMINOIDES.
If in want of anything in above list special
prices will be given. Samples by mail, 10 cts.
WM. B. REED, Florist,
Chambersburg, Pa.
WHEN WBITINS MENTION THE r..ORIST'S EXCHANGE
HENDEBSON'SIOLB GOLTURE.
THIS la a larg-e twenty-four papre book, with
Special Culture directions for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
great care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 2G o«a.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 PULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
Chrysantheinuiii Culture
for america.
The Only Mum Book Published for Americah Use.
—BY—
JAMES MORTON.
An excellent and thorough book : especially
adapted to the culture of Chrysanthemums in
America. The contents include
Oriental and European History.
American History. Propagation by Cuttings
Propagation by Grafting, Inarcliing and Seed.
General Culture. Exhibition Plants.
Exhibition Blooms. ClaBsification.
Selection of Plants. Soil for Potting
Staking and Tying. Top Dressing.
Watering and Liquid llanure.
Disbudding and Thining.
Chrysanthemums as House Plants.
Sports and Variations.
Standard Cbrysanthemums.
Insects and Diseases.
Early and Late Flowering Tarietics.
Chrysanthemum Shows and Organization.
List of Synonyms.
Varieties for Various Purposes.
Hints on Exhibitions.
National Chrysantliemum Society.
Calendar of Monthly Operations.
lished on this subject approaches this in special
value for American lovers of the "Queen of Au-
tumn." Illustrated, Pages, about 130.
Price. Cloth, $1.00; Paper, 60 cents.
FOR SALE BY
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 Fulton Street, New- York.
MBIGilNGilBNIlTrON GOLTURE
ITS CLASSIFICATION, HISTORY, PRO-
PAGATION, VARIETIES, CARE,
CULTURE, &c.
BT L. L. LAMBOKN.
ILLUSTRATED. THIRD EDITION.
Mr. Lamborn's work on "Carnation
Culture," is conceded to be the best of its
kind in tiiis country. The popularity it
has gained can best be measured by the
fact that the book now offered is the
third edition.
In addition to what has heretofore
been said on the subject, a registered
list, (the only one of its kind ever made)
is appended of aU the Carnations ever
grown in America to date, classified,
described and each Eiccredited with the
name of the person owning the primitive
seedling stock, or originating the same ;
besides this, all information bearing on
the treatment, care and cultivation of
the Divine flower, which four additional
years of cultural experience ha ve elicited ,
is also embodied in the present edition.
In fact, 'We are safe in saying that
nothing of interest, or from the reading
of which any practical benefit can be
gained, has been left unsaid and tlio
information contained in the 230 pages,
which are dispersed throughout with
several illustrations, is worth to the
floi'ist many times tlie cost of the boob.
Sent, pusi-paid, for $1.50.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE*
170 Fulton Street. NEW YORK.
530
THEi Klorist's Exchanoe.
WHY BUY ROOTED CUTTINGS
when you can buy established plants
in 2i4 inch pots for same price.
Ite^t Mixed GerauluiiiB, 2 1-2, 3 and i Inch, 12.00,
*:).50 and *5.00 per 100.
lleliotroDe, 21-2, 3 and 4 inch, at S3.00, $3.00 and
$1.00 per 100.
Altcrnaiithera, red and yellow, 2 inch, iZ.OO a 100.
Vfl'schnireltii ColeuB, 2 1-2 inch, (2.00 per 100;
*I5.00 per 1000.
Viuca Variegata, fine 3 inch pote, $5.00 per 100.
VerbenaH, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
Iti-goniaN, fine plants mixed, 21-2 inch pota, $3.50;
3 inch, $3.50; 4 inch, $5.00 per 100.
Kiiclisitis, fine mixed hest sorts, 2 1-2 inch pots,
$3.00; 4 inch, $5.00 per 100.
Ivy Gei'aniiltiiH, fine best kinds, 2 1-2 inch, $2.50;
3 incJi, $3.50; 1 ilicli, $5.00 per 100.
Cash with tlie order.
W. H. SCHNABEL, Croton Falls, N.Y.
VIOLETS AND ROSES.
SWANLEY WHITE VIOLETS.
Fine clumps. Have about 5000 which I
offer at «10.00 per 100.
Orders also boolsed now (or early Fall delivery
of POTTED PLANTS of MARIE LOUISE
and SWANLEY WHITE.
BEAUTY, BRIDESMAID and BRIDE ROSES.
In aj^, 3 and i inoli pots, A. No. 1 stock;
cannot be excelled. Prices ou application.
Address
HOLMEDALE GREENHOUSES,
p. O. Box 31, Madison, N. J.
10,000 CYCLAMEN,
Extra Strong Healthy Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
RECEIVED FIRST PREMIUM
For our Cyclamen at last New York
Pall Show.
Per 1 000, $50.00 I Per 1 00, $6 00
Colors, Dark Bed, Red, Pink, White,
with Red Bye.
Also the Grand Pure White MONT BLANC.
Cash with order. Or will Bxchansre for Gar-
field, I>ayli>realc or Scott rooted Carnatious.
Sample free on application.
LEHNIG & WINHEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
GOOD STOCK. LOW PRICES.
Marie Louise Violets
7 Crest Daisies..
>lden Pyrethrun
Verbenas 2 50
Anthemis, double yellow 3 00
Coleus 3 (10
Little Beauty Fuchsia 5 00
TrailiDK Fuchsia * 00
Begonia SetnperHorens 3 00
Rex Begoniiis 5 00
Nasturtium 2 00
Cabbaee $2.00 per 1000
W.W, 6JREENE & SON, Watertown, N.Y.
Our Sales Have Been Al
BUT WE MUST CLEAN UP.
sorts but no culls.
SALVIA, or Scarlet Sage, $6.00 per 100.
.STOCKS, Cut and Come Again, 2)^ in. pots,
r selection, ready
flae, $1.60 per lOO.
$3.00 per 100.
COLEUS, 2>i inch pots, oi
June 1st, $1.50 per 100.
PANSIES, in bhiom, extra
Rooted Cuttings.
COLEUS, $6.00 per 1000. AGEEATUMS, 50o.
per 100. FVC HSI AS, $1.00 per 100. HELIO-
TROPE, $1.00 per 100. Oasli must accompany
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
Toronto.
Store trade has been dull both in cut
flowers and plants. Several dry goods
stores have on special days given away
some hundreds of roses, and one of them
had a Spring opening that used up quite a
number of cut flowers. We have had a
great deal of rain lately and some rather
cold weather, so planting has almost
stopped. Tender plants that were set out
some days ago look very sickly, and there
is no doubt many of them will have to be
replaced. It is not safe to plant coleus
and other tender subjects in this latitude
before June 1.
Saturday, May 19, was a very wet day
and the market men got caught badly.
There was a fine lot of stock out and most
of it was left on the stands and wagons.
May 26 was a fine day and business was
very much better. There are more bed-
ding plants brought to market this year
than ever before.
At the last regular meeting of the Garden-
ers and Florists' Association, Prof. I. H.
Panton, of the Agricultural College,
Guelph, gave alectureon"ParasiticPlants
and How to Overcome Them." Between
50 and 60 members and their friends at-
tended and listened to a very instructive
address on that subject. The professor
used very simple language and handled
his subject in such a waj; that every one
of us acquired some practical information.
He has promised to give us another even-
ing at some future date, and there is no
doubt he will have a much larger audience.
After the lecture there was considerable
discussion and many questions were fired
at the professor, some of which were too
much for him ; but he promised before he
comes again he will know more about
violet disease, carnation rust, and rose
spot than he does now. He said that he
had never addressed a meeting of florists
before.ao was not posted in our specialties,
but if we send him specimens of any
sporetic disease he would examine and
send us a full account of it.
T. MANTON.
Newport, R. I.
Thos. Galvin has a flne stock of tuber-
ous rooted begonia and Begonia Vernon.
These are intended for the *' sunk " flower
garden at the residence of Mr. James Van
Allan. To fill these beds properly many
thousands will be needed.
Carl Jdkgens, who is famous for his
lily of the valley which he has in supply
all the year round, says valley does not
pay any more. Mr. J. devotes four houses,
85 feet long, entirely to this plant, besides
a considerable space at his out of town
establishment, where he has fourteen
large rose houses, seven 200 feet long,
seven 150 to 170 feetlong. Summer flower-
ing is the main object. Two of the best
roses for this purpose Mr. Jurgens
finds in Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and
Meteor ; one large house is devoted to the
former. After considerable experience he
has come to the conclusion that solid beds
are a mistake. He says they are liable to
become full of insect pests and are difli-
cult to dry out when wanted, whereas the
soil on benches can be easily removed and
the roots are under complete control at all
times. There are two things Mr. J. says
he is opposed to, after 20 years of careful
watching, viz.: steam heating and solid
beds.
J. M. Hodgson is busy making prepara-
tions for the Summer trade. A visit to
the extensive store and greenhouses is in-
teresting, from the fact that they are filled
to repletion with rare and valuable tropi-
cal plants, many of which are seldom seen
in a commercial establishment. Especi-
ally noticeable are a number of flne pieces
of ferns, Marattia fraxlnea, Marrattia
purpurascens, Cibotium Schedei, and As-
plenium nidus. Water lilies are a
feature of this establishment: an outside
tank, irregular in shape, 10x25x100 feet, is
devoted to the hardy varieties, while a
10x80 tank inside is set aside for the more
tender kinds. To meet the requirements
of their trade night blooming varieties are
chiefly used.
The Newport Nursert Compakt re-
port a decided increase of business, and
are well satisfied. They have greatly in-
creased their stock and now cover between
40 and 50 acres.
The Horticultdral Society, at their
regular monthly meeting, received a
report from the secretary to the effect that
250 children bad applied for plants to grow
for the chrysanthemum exhibition. This
feature among the children has already
given considerable impetus to the work of
this successful society.
Mr. A. Wadlet, of Messrs. Siebrecht &
Wadley, New York, was in town during
the week making preparations for their
Summer business, which is very extensive.
Their headquarters are at the **Keene"
J. W.
EVERY FLORIST SHOULD HAVE A STANDARD LIBRARY
BOOKS
The publishers of The Florists' Exchange, realizing the con-
stant demand on the part of the Trade for literature containing general \
or special information on the innumerable forms of plant life and plant
culture which serve to make up the business, have for some months
past been engaged in the compilation of a valuable list of works bear-
ing on Horticulture, published in this and other countries, and the
result of their labor is a handy little catalogue of forty pages,
embracing about three hundred of the most reliable and approved
publications treating on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables and the study
of Botany. Each book listed is accompanied by a concise description
of contents.
At the close of the catalogue is given a selected list of Horticul-
tural and general periodicals, any of which can be obtained singly, or
in club with The Ff.ORiSTs' Exchange or American Gardening at
reduced prices.
For present or future use this catalogue will be found invaluable,
and we will be pleased to have you show your interest by sending for
a copy. We can furnish any book desired at publisher's price.
Catalogues are now ready and will be mailed free on application.
PIPE
Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves. Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc.. for SIsam and Hoi Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.
WM. H. KAY, 4Z Dey St., New York.
VALVES
p. O. BOX 1I90.
FOUNDED 186V.
THB RB£D GLASS COMPANY,
65 W^arren Street & 46, 48 & SO College Flaoe,
One Block from 6th and 901 Ave. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY«
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS t^ I -A- ^
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., et<
Guaranteed. Sstimates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Korticultiral trchitects M Hot-water Engineers.
Send for catalofrue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET. NEW YORK CITY.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 STTBTLE AVENUE,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
GREENHOUSE HEATING
AND
Ventilating Apparatus.
Patentee and Manufacturer of
Hot Water Boilers, Green-
house Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Valves, Tanks, etc.
^rEsttmates of cost (riven, and Illnstrnted Cnta-
losue furnlahed on application.
■N WBrr,M,; MrNTinu ^mv n.oR(S^a CVCMANfSC
P. O. BOX 1190.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren St., and 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
NEW YORK CITY.
One Block from 6th & 9th Ave.
Elevated Stations,
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
For Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, &c.
ESTIMATES AND COBEESPONDENCE INVITED.
SATISFACTION GUAKANTEBD.
<rHE^ I^LORisT*s Exchange
531
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AHD BUILDERS.
Steam and Hot -Water Heating Engineers.
Plans and Eatimates turnisbed on application
rnONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Mention paper Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue
LORD & BURNHAM -CO., Irvington -on- Hudson, N.Y.
GRELNHOUSE HEITING IND KENTIEiTIIIG,
ire and Building.
pitching^ ^Go
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
ICentloQ paper
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
orthe Structural Iron 'Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench THe"
or Slate Tops.
8SNI> 4G. POSTAGIS FOR II<I«ITSXItAXBI> CATAI^OGUH.
EGONOMIGAL WATER HEATERS
JOHN DICK Jr., 250 So. 11th St, PhUa., Pa.
H WRITrNG
CmiHONGtRDEHmES
Keceived HIGHEST AWARD at
FABIS, MELBOITBNi; and
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Beceived HIGHEST AWARD at COtUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application. =
ABENDROTH BROS.,
T"^ Clipper
Sasli Bar
'^ySREEN House
^ bsolutely
ind proof,
ist long-
, cost less,
I ok better
1 antbeoM
' shioned
of. Pro-
re ssive
its every-
e are us-
em. Cor-
aondtiice
ilicited.
material in Clear Cypress. -
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
WHENWRrriNa MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
E&" The Beat Aduertlsing Medium for you Is the
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Why? Because it meets
more of your customers than any other paper.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
^i oui< PigwreB before buying Olaee, - • Eatimates Freely Given,
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
** We desire to
the dissolutipli of the firm of SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the :
agement of 'WilUam Dopnel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for out goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turnihg out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intentloll to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and Samples and
we know you will give us an order- Mention papei
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse. M.Y.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTSj we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and smaU, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It wiU be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,
713, 715, 717, 719, Wharton Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA,
tu . neuMiieE-e f Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, hong Island City, N. T.
WAREHOUSES \ Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey Caty, N. J.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Macliine. '
The Florist's friend in '
working and prices.
VICTORY !
VICTORY !
No repairs lor 5 years;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
■X"OTXHgst:o-^7^7-a3-, Olxxo.
EVANS' IMPROVED CHALLENGE |
Boiler Bearing, Self-Oiling Device, J
Automatic Stop, Solid liink J
Chain, makes the IMPROVED ♦
CHAIiliENGE the most perfect t
apparatus in the market. ... *
WHITE FOB CATALOGUE AND FBICES BEFOHE
PLACING TOCB OBDEB ELSEWHEBE.
Operating lOO ft. Section
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANSI
QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.,
RICHMOND, IND.
♦4
FOR SAL,B.
Weathered Boiler, Improved DoubleDome
No. 6, capable of heating l,600feetof four-ioch
pipe. Good as new; been used only a little
over a year. WiU be sold cheap for cash. Can
be seen in operation at ray place,
GEORGE CREIGHTON, POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.
PATENT WEED DESTROYER
Destroys weeds on garden walks,
paved courts and other places.
Price, 75 cents per can.
Liberal Discount to the Trade.
BENJ. ST. JOHN, Tiorist, Darieii, Conn.
STANDARD* POTS.
We are nosr ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. H£^VS & CO.,
HORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
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USE_
E. J. VAN REYPER'S
"Perfect" Glaziers' Point
MAKUFACTURED BY
Essex Heights Floral Co., Belleville, N. J.
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
be»t machine In the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have seen my illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free. Klving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil FulveTizer and
Sifter. Address
Box 114, SPRINeplELD, OHIO,
MPROVED GLAZING
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532
The Klorist's Exchange
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
BG No. «h St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orJers early for
COMMENCEMEVt BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES. CYOAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCK
BEDDING PLANTS.
Gerauiuinfi, assorted $4 00 perl'QO
Oolens 2.00 " .
Abiitilon 3.00 "
Snlvia Splendens 1.60
Frcesia 200 "
Aseratuni. blue 2.00 "
Golden FeTerfew 1.00 "
AUernnntliern 1.00 "
Cash must accompauy the order. Address,
OAK PARK NURSERIES, Patchogue, L. I.
WHFW WBITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
FOR SAI.B.
About 10,000 strong plaats, at the
low rate of only |3.00 per 100.
Coleiis* such as Golden Bedder, Verschaffellii.
Queeu Victoria; Alternautheras, yellow and
red; Pyretliruin (Golden Feather) ; Verbenas;
Petunias. sinRle vurleirated; dwarf Phlox;
MiiMk ; Cupliseas; Torenia Fournleri;
Lobelias ; dwarf and trailing parlor Jtips t Ejcff
plants ; alao about 1000 Trophy Tomatoes grown
in 2H inch pots.
Also about 10,000 plants grown in 4
in. pots, at only $5.00 per 100.
GeraniumSf fine bUBhy plants. mixed, good vari-
eties: Fuchsias; Heliotropest Scarlet -a&:e;
liHutauas; Japanose Pinks; Calendulas;
double or single SttockH*
Moon Vines, ilnch pots. $1.00 per dozen.
t'lirysautheinums, strong; clumps, mixed, only
$1,00 per dozen. Gash with order.
G, ASCHIIIA7«?«, F'lorlSt,
1013 Ontario St., Bising Sun, Phila., Pa.
Pansies and Ferns.
)i'ns—Adian turns Cuneatum and Gracillimum,
Pteris Serrulata, SerrulataCristata, AdlantoideB,
Cretica alb-Lineata and Selaglnellas, $5.00
per 100.
fine selection, $3.60 per 100.
Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH OBDEK.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISrS EXCHANGE
IN BUD AND BLOOM
CAN BE SHIPPED BY FREIGHT.
10,000 Geraniums in all leading named
varieties, out of 4 inch pots at ®6.00 per 100.
Petunias, Dreei-'s Double, i in., 86.00 per 100;
Ivy Geraniums, double, 4 in.. 87.00 per
100. Mignonette, 4 in., J6.00 per 100. Helio
trope, 4 in., $6.00. Begonia Metallica, 4 in.
$7.00. Double Stocks, 4 in., t7.00 per lOU,
Cobsea, 4 in., $7.00 per 100. Fuchsias, 6 '
S15.00 per IflO. Antliericum Picturatum, 4
ST.OOperlOO. Verbenas, 3 in., $3.00. Petunias,
single, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Dusty Miller, 3 in.,
$3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage, 4 in., $6.00 per 100.
Coleus, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Pansies, in bloom,
$3.50 per 100. Cabbage Plants, transplanted
$4.00 per 1000. Egg Plant, N. T. imp. trans-
planted, $3.00 per 100. Pepper Plants, trans-
planted, 50 cents per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.
WM. J. CHINNICK, TEENTON, N.J.
PQ
MCUf A A DC CI nillCDC Best in the Market, per
llCil uArC rLUffCnO ib. si.oo; loibs. $9.00.
Good Cape riowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Applicaiion.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
■' tns for 16.00.
iffiY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
'^isb Sond for new Price List with Photographs.
i^rnnUllili Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
'KKIllANN Importer and Dealer In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
_J_ """"*""' 4f5 E. 34th St., Hew York, near Ferry.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Liiies of tlie Vailey,
Azaleas and Paims, Liiium Auratum,
AT LOWEST MARKET PKICBS.
1=-. N^N/'. C^. ^CUI — IIS/l|-r^ tSt. acZ3.,
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N. J.
Salesrooms: 6o Barclay Street, Ne>nr vorb.
• PRIMULA SINENSIS. •
Our Primula seed has been grown by the most celebrated English, French, German and
American specialists, and is remarkable for great diversity of coloring-, as well as for splendid
habit of the plants and the large size of the tiowers, meaauring: from IJ^ to 3 inches in diameter,
being perfectly round and beautifully fringed.
PRIMULAS WITH FRIHGED FOLIAGE.
Alba, white, 250 seeds, 30c.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
Cllis-wick R.ecl, brightest red, 250 seeds,
35ct8.; 1000 seeds, $1.20.
Kermesina Spleiidens, crimsou, 250
seeds, 30 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
Atrosanjfuiiiea, brightest deep red. large
flower, 260 seeds, SO cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Alba IHas;niflca, snow white, large, 250
seeds, 50 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Mixture of all the above, 250 seed
Giobosa Alba, very large, ivory-white,
250 seeds, 50 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Rlue, a clear sky-blue, 250 seeds, 60 cts.
mont Blauc, new, large, milk-white flow-
ers, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
■Velvety Red, new, 260 seeds, 60 cts.
Oculata L,utea, white with large yellow
eye, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
Rosea, bright pink, 250 seeds, 35 cts.
Striata, white and lilac striped, 100 seeds, 15c.
1, 35 cts.; MOO seeds, *1.00 ; 1-16 oz.. »1.50.
PRIMULAS, WITH FERN-LIKE FOLIAGE, mixed, 250 seeds, 35 cts.
PRIlYIUI'A, double mixed, 15 seeds, 50 cts.
NEW GIANT PltllVIULA, mixed, anew strain, LWaeeda. 50 cts.
VAUGHAH'S IHTERHATIOHAL PRIMULA MIXTURE.
-e is composed of the most sala
Qd reds, with a sprinltlinR of oth
..uportant shades pTedomiuatinK. It contains
leaved t some of the Pallanza strains, also some with dark leaTesaud
to make this mixture as complete as possible, and can unreservedly recommend It to everyone.
Price for Inccruiitional IVIixture, Packet of 250 seeds, 50 cts. ; 1000 seeds, $1.25; 1-16 oz.. *2U0.
CINERARIA HYBRID A, Columbian Wixtiiie, per 1000 seeds, 60 cts.
OAIiCEOLARIA HYBRIDA, best mixed, a splendid strain, trade packet, 50 cts.
CYCLAMEN, Giant Mixture. 60 seeds, 50 cts.; 1-8 oz., $2.00.
" f.l7«f VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE '""""""^'""
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHICAGO.
Tubes for Mailing Plants.
The Mailing Tube does away with all
outside wrapping, saves much time, and
malies a secure package which cannot be
smashed in the mails. It is made of stiff
pasteboard, is light, economical and the
best device that can be secured by the
florist for mailing purposes.
The above cut shows tube closed at
one end by cap which is firmly attached,
the open end to be stopped up with
paper
We can supply them in given lengths
at following prices:
Lflngth Dlnmeter 100 250 600 1000
8 in. 1 in. fO.50 $1.15 $3.10 $4.00
iO 1.35 3.55 4.80
IM'
Ire catching on to the idea, and 13
^ l^^g^vi'Sr Tubes for mailing samples 13
0 ^^^^1 orders will be used this Spring 13
g ^p ^ ■^ .1 ever before. Try a small order. 13
■~ ^^ -C^ ej? jnd stamp for sample. 1 13
2 "
.80
1.80
3.40
3K"
1.05
2.40
4,45
3 "
1.30
2.85
5.30
1 "
.65
1.45
3.65
ly,"
.75
1.70
8.19
2 "
1.00
2.25
4.25
8K"
1.30
3.00
5.60
3 "
1.65
3.55
6.65
1 "
.75
1.71
8.20
1^"
.90
3.05
4.15
3 "
1.30
3.70
5.40
2^"
1.60
8.55
6.70
3 "
1.90
4.35
8.00
6.40
8.40
10.00
5.00
6.00
8.00
10.50
13.50
6.00
7.30
9.60
13.60
15.00
P3
«-
WHEN WniTING MENTION THE FtORIST-S EXCHANGE
wUl be quoted on application. Delivered F. O. B. New York.
We will furnish you with labels to be pasted on these tubes, giving your name,
business address, etc., at the following rates: loo labels, 50 cents; 250 labels, 65 cents;
500 labels, 80 cents; 1000 labels, $1.25.
A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. 170 Fulton Street, N.Y.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Sweet Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Pepper,
CELERY PLANTS,
strong and Stocky, SS.OO per 1000.
BIG 4 CELERY CO., Kalamazoo, Mich.
CABBAGE PLANTS.
Extra fine plants of best varieties. 600
in basket, $1.00; 1000, $1.50. 6000 and
over at $1.00 per 1000. We grow for the
trade in immense quantities tie JD
bunches convenient for retailing, and
pack to carry safely.
TILLIHGHAST BROS., La Plume, Pa
2,000,000
CABBAGE AHO CELERY PLANTS,
CABBAGE— I'ate Flat Dutch, Dmmhead,
SI.6U per 1000, in lots of 5,000 and over,
SI.OO per 1000.
CELERY— White Plame, Golden Self
Blanching, Paschal, $1.50 per 1000.
JHO. E. DE WALT, Grissinger, Pa.
WHEN WB T>NG MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PEACH SEEDLINGS.
Can yet do 200,000 of these from seed
beds. Packedin lijjrhtsliallow boxes
with moss, and forwarded by Ex-
press for transplanting.
Price, $1.00 per 1000.
Address,
MILFORD NURSERIES, Mllford, D«l.
WHEN WRrriNQ MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHEAP FOR CASH.
AI.TBRNAMTHI:RAS, strong plants i
inch puts: best red and yellow.
COLEUS, Versoluiffellil, Golden Bedder and
Saiidi'llaum.
GERANIUMS, assorted.
ECUEVKBIA seounda.
HANS. DONHAUSEK, 1. I. CITY, N.T,
Upper Side St. Michael's Cemetery,
Vei'benn.8, Micbell's special strain, Burpai
NO
Cnsto
> Mir
brilliancy of color
tb,3inch pota
, Wm. Bedman, Sinch. 3-'S0
30(1
Giant of California 3 Of)
250
of CamboRea... 3 00
.llanettia Bicolor..
ROOTED CUTTINGS, free by mair.
Arbillea, The Pearl ] qq
AEeratuin, new white. Lady Isabel 100
*' Blue Cope's Pet 76
Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin,N.J
WHCN wnrriNQ mention the florist-s exchange
CANNAS^ii'VyiCANNAS
Jule
f French, assorted $8 00 per 100.
Crozy 1000 "
nnii..... 10 OO
Chretien 10 OO
Alphonse RooTler 12 OO
Francois Crozy 16 00
Sarali Bill 15 00
CAl/ADIUIH ESCUIiENTUM.
Bulbs, 5 to C inches in circumference, 4 in .S10.00 a 100
" Jto S ■■ •■ 4Jiin. pots.. 12.00 '■
" 9 to 10 " •• 6 '^ .. 16,00 "
•' Utol2 " " 6 " .. 2.60adM
Gernninins, all the leadinB double varieties, 4H
inch pots, $10.00 per 100.
FORBES & WILSON.
380 Flashing Ave., - long Island City, K. Y.
CELERY PLANTS.
HENDERStlN'S PINK PLUME.
The finest Celery ever introduced. Plants
ready June lat, at $4.00 per 1000.
WHITE PLUME.
I again have an immense stock of this stan-
dard variety, well rooted plants, ready now,
at $3.00 per 1000.
PRIZETAKER ONION PLANTS.
SomethinB: new. Try them. Nice stocky
plaats, $1.00 per 1000.
TOMATO PLANTS
Extra large plants of Ignotum and Dwarf
Champion, from 4 in. pots, twice transplanted,
at 60o. per doz.; $3.60 per 100. Just the thing
for extra early tomatoes.
Also plants of Ignotum, Dwarf Champion
Buckeye State, Liv's Beauty and Liv's Stone;
once transplanted, at 76c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Terms cash with order. Samples mailed free
C. M. GROSSMAN, - Wolcottville, Ind.
WHEN WRrriNG MCNTION THE FIORIST'S EXCHONCC
a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plants
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS,
NURSERYMEN,
SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
fOL. VI. Ko 28. NEW YORK,
JUNE 9,
1894. One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER &MANDA
Short Hills, BIT. J.
ARE NOW PREPARED TO QUOTE THE
LOWEST IMPORT PRICES
ON ALI, KINDS OF
BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING
AND PROSPECTIVE BUYERS WOULD
% DO WELt TO SECURE THEIR PRICES •
BEFORE PLACING ANY ORDERS.
They have made specially advantageous contracts this year
which places them in a position to offer the very best grade of
bulbs at the lowest possible rate. If you are a buyer and in need
of the following, send them a list of the quantities you require
for estimate.
L,IL,IU1I HARRISII,
ROMAN HYACINTHS,
OUTCH HYACINTHS,
NARCISSUS, TULIPS,
CROCUS, SPIR^SA,
LILY OF THE VALLEY,
FORCING BULBS and
ROOTS OF ALL KINDS-
UN/TED STATES NURSERIES, SHORT HILLS, N. J.
—I
N ORDER to close out at
once we offer following
BARGAINS IN BULBS
||lloftlie
^RUSSIHN._^
We beg to call the at- '''"Fe1)?m™'lis4^^"
tention of the trade to our .^\^SS /')d A . '""■ "' ^- "''Allisteb,
VO-' V '/\/ I"""' sir: -I am very much
New Jjarge PlOAvering V fiiSai%) '' pleased with the Rnssinu
j^ ^vX'v.,*^ /r\ ,\ Valley received from you last
Lily of the Valley, ^%^ f^^W- •'M^ Sn "I'Se'lfem a'rVeMremlfy
RUSSIAN, which is with- '^^^^k^^^KL iK^lot.'"'!? "seCSs "Sffo?S?y
out question, the highest ^^^^^JR^^^^^^^^^K, year.' ^ Vouth trmy, '""" ^ "°^
grade of Valley ever re- ^^^S^^^/^^^^S^ Robert craig.
The following testimon- aV^P^^P^^B^W -^ ^ ''''"'• ^'■^- '™-
ials from two of the most ^^s^^CiWT^^."''^^ * ^^^' sir:- The K'ussinn
celebrated growers ot Lily %J!>OF , J^J^^f^THEarSr Autumn was very flne. Each
^ ^ — Zr^, :^— XSfcni faOT^ f®-W^ stalkhaafromiatolSljella. The
of the Valley are a sumc- i_^M^-^ *^.^*»^ ^^-y bells are particularly large, of a
vi^ 1 ^ Sr~^ stroDg Rrowth, and about 15
ient guarantee of its ex- ^J^A L-L,C?3^ inches blab.
~ ^ — Yours respectfully
cellence : ^j,. x. HARRIS.
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, |30.00.
lots of 10,000 Pips, $100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis fimbriata Mixed $S 00 per plct.
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 **
Cineraria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 **
Gloxinia, Sxtra Clioice mixed 1 00 ••
9
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Per 100
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 1 to 2 inch diam $2 50
" " 2 to 3 inch diam 6 00
" " 3 to 4 inch diam 8 00
L. AURATUM, 7 to 9 inch 4 50
" Otoll " 6 00
" lltolS " 10 00
L. RUBRUM, 7 to 9 5 50
L. ALBUM, 9 to 11 9 00
Above rates hold good only while present stock lasts. Order at once if you
want to secure good stock at these rates. Good money in this for any one.
We are offering
ROS£ PLANTS
foi- forcing, from finest lot of young stoclc in tiie "West, as follows:
PEBLE, NIPHETOS, MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID,
TESTOUT, METEOR, VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE,
GONTIEB, CliOTHILDE SOUPERT, U. BRUNNER,
2J inch $5.00 ; 8 inch 16.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2i inch 16.00 ; 3 inch S8.00 per 100.
Have you placed your order for Preesia, yet. They will soon be ready.
Prices according to size and quantity on application.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
Last Chance
To close out our present Stocks of
Spring Bulbs, we offer as long as unsold:
Pearl Tuberoses.
1st size bulbs at |6.50 the 1000.
2d " " 3.50 the 1000.
Caladium Esculentum.
2-3 inch diameter bulbs at $4.50 the 100.
$35.00 the 1000.
Madeira "Vine Roots at $1.00 the loo.
Cinnamon Vine Roots.
Fine climbers, at $1.50 the 100.
Apios Xuberosa.
A hardy climber, at $1.00 the 100.
Begonia Tubers.
Single flowering, fine mixture at $4.50 the 100.
OladiolUS in best mixture at $10.00 the 1000.
In cheapest mixture at $6.50 the 1000.
Any less quantity desired furnished at above quotations: —
A special Ten Per Cent discount allowed for orders on the foregoing that
reach us this coming week.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station ^. 136 & 138 W- 24th Street. Hem York
534
The Florist's Exchanged.
NOTICE OUR SURPLUS OFFER
. . . FOR THIS WEEK ONLY ...
From Cold Storage. ,
x.ooo » I^onsiaorum - . . ^3.50 per 100.
x,ooo •' Roseum ... #3.50 "
xo,ooo Tuberoses, - No. i, $7.00 ; No. 2, $4.00 per rooo.
100 Rustic Baskets, 10 in., $zo.ao ; 12 in., $12.00 per doz.
5,000 Bamboo Canes, - - . . #7.00 per looo.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, SlT^DeyTtreet, NEW YORK.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE
Orders new booked for Sumxaer
and fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSTEN,
3 Coenties Slip, New York
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
xo,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAmES H. DENHAM,
Skedhman. LOS ANGELES, CAL.
SUMMER DELIVERY.
I CAM-AS, AMARYLLIS, CAL-
IFORNIA BULBS, Brodimas,
UalocJiortus, Fritillarias, TREE FERN
STEMS, AUSTRALIAN PALM SEEDS.
Send for our NEW PRICE LIST.
H. H. BERGER & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Established 1878.
Caladium Esculentum
$7.00 per 100.
OnycMum Japonlciim
41^ inch pots, $3.00 per lOO.
Cash with order.
FORBES & WILSON,
350 Flushing Aye., - Long Island City, N. ¥.
BULBS
SEND LIST OF WHAT VOU NEED.
WE CAN
SAVE YOU
MONEY.
A.BLANC & CO..PHILA. PA.
WHEN WmmWQ MEHTIOW THg fVORIST'S EXCHAWftF
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I SEEDS I
I Philadelphia. I
♦ Wholesale Price Wat for FlortatB 2
W and Market Gardeners. Z
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WHEWWRmWGMEWTIOmrHEn.OB)CT"5rxouii r-,
Sunset SeeiandPlaiitGo.
(Sheewood Hall Nueseby Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUAKTERS FOR
CALIFORNIA -GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. I 11 V D||| RC
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
JUST RECEIVED-... ^
FRESH CROPS OF
PRIMULA CHINENSIS
Chine
Per 100
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
1084 lliiket Streot, PHILADELPHIA ' Pa
Ree. Cable Address : DeForest PMIa. '
Price lists on application.
WHEW WRrriHG MENTION THE FtOBlST'S EXCHANr.P
rwTsELL^^SEEDS^^
^ Special low prices to r '^ 5
i FLORISTS and DEALERS.!?
WEEBER fit DON fit
Seed Merchants ana Qrowera. ' ^' -T
-^- — I Priml'ngea.
IP- u • i ,1 , Finest Fl'lnged Varieti™. seeds,
iimbriata alba, large flowered, fringed white . «n qn
Atrosangninea, new bright scarlet ..... 35
"""•—" --— ■■ ; ; ; go
Atropurpurea, large flowered, bright' purple '.
Kermesina splendens, crimaon ....
Finest Mixture of above varieties . '■■■ ■
J 114 Chambers Stl
W>l£!iWRITIWG MEWTIOM
d Growers, ^
NEW YORK. 0
EI-ORIST'S EXCHaNBE
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34fh St., Hew York. ,
°t!,'« h^'h^, ^f'^S^r."",!, Wew Blue Water Hyacinth.) This
.>f,?_1'!'"' "* growth IS altogether dlflerent to the w«i I.
""'^Plf;''^"' 'Fg--°7? YraTto"ge7h^'r''dme?e^n''tTo\°hi .'SUS^^'i 'S'-!?!;l'-A-?.'>-u..ifu. Aquatic
i5''."i??i?i'jA°'"J"e.'""i rooting. The flowers are produced
E. Crasslpes Major. The
Brazil. Price 20 cents each i $1^5 pef dozen fringed; very attractive and continuous
(Pontederia) Crassipes l»]ajor; (Wat.
Eichhor
per 1000, not prepaid.
Hyacinth). |2.00perl00, prepaid, or $8.00
HARDY WATER LILIES.
LARGE RHIZOMES.
Nymphasa Odorata ^S1?00 ~ -'' -"^
€t '^iS^'itea ... .'.'.'.*.' i.'oo
Tuberosa! :.'.'.'.;; l.oo
Rosea 2 00 ^^ ^
GEORGE FARRANT, Salem, N. 0.
»"™ WR.^.NG MENTION TB J FtOB.ST.s'EXCHAN^
S7.60
7.50
7.50
7.50
16.00
Ni'l"1nbi'um"s"S '''"'•'''■5'SPerum
Ny m ^ h aja D evISilSsis; ■.;;;■.:.;;:■.■.■.:::■.• : : ; ; ; : . : -. -. : •.•.■.••.•.. ':::::::::f:m
I' Odorata*...'/.".'.'.'.'.'.*'. ". tq
.1 ™ "., fiKantea.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.*.*.*.*.',*..'.'.".'.'.' m
Kosei ""'" Azurea.lnblooii.. ......;.:.*..;::;: M
Orontium P"""^^'^''- ■■■■■■■■■■■■ 50
S!yji^'Svi<L'^'ii2^::::::::::::::::*::::'*:':'' ■■'••'••■•■•■•- •?S
13.00
25.00
26.00
IVlyiiophF)".." n.." -VL-VLe"* Lett
Snrraceni.. . .i,
uf^K'^'iJ?^«;;^!!JL^!v:(wat^'P6ppyj
Parrot's Featbe
BRAND
Vnrloli
Barensis and N. Deitata, lOcts. each, or seeds, 10 ots. per larj'e packet,
tn, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $12,00 per 1000, or $2.00
nx varleeata, $1.00 per dozen, or $5.00 per 100.
& WICHERs, jSan Antonio, FI.Oj;:lDA.
I Exalln
DUTCH
BULBS.^^
NOW IS THE TIME TO 6R0Elt>
Catalogue free oh application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN f . ELDERING, importer,
78 Barclay Stteet, . NEW TOKK,
BULBS ASD PLANTS.
We are fiow prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and Sfeptember
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
MEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHaNO
500,000
FREESIA Ref-
Albaj A 1 Bulbs,
% inch and up
diameter. Finest STOCK in itiarket.
Lilium Harrisii ^°"^'-
— .— — ^.^^__^.^__^_^__ floruni)
AT LOWEST PRICES.
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO.,
■Wholesale Importers and Exporters of
General Horticultural Stock.
P. O. Box 29, Jersey City, N. J.
SPECIAL OFFER
BULBS
To clean out a limited surplus
quickly, we offer as long ns stock
lasts,
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM
6 to 8 inches in circumference,
$4.00 per 100.
8 to 10 inches in circumference,
$6.00 per 100.
PEARL TUBEROSES ^
strictly first qunlity bulbs,
T5 cents per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
HENRY A. DREKR,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The> Florist's Exchanged.
535
Syracuse, N. Y.
L. E. MAKQUISEE has a most promising
batcli of chrysanthemums, which will
make a fine show at the Fall exhibition.
Some trained fan shape are unique ; they
require more room to allow of develop-
ment. This will doubtless be given later.
Carnations are yielding as if in mid sea-
son, some even better than at that period.
I hear Robert Bard is with Quinlan &
Co. He was formerly several years with
Mes.ers. Salter, of Rochester, and is a most
successful grower. W. MOTT.
Chicago.
Decoration Day Notes.
Decoration Day trade in this city,
so far as the wholesale men are concerned,
had the advantage of a great demand and
a shortness of supply. The shipping de-
mand was extraorilinarily brisk, so much
so that numbers of orders had to be sent
off partially filled. This, no doubt, was
partly the effects of the season, and the
very low prices lately prevailing, with bad
weather added. Roses got mildewed
through neglect, and a number of the
growers commenced to replant sooner
than usual. Then outside flowers in this
locality were gone, and only those who
scoured the North for what are usually in,
and the South for what the advanced sea-
son could supply there, had any considera-
ble stock above the ordinary.
Kenkioott Bros. Co. claim to have done
the biggest business in its history, and
they had to refuse orders by wholesale.
This house had cold storaged a lot of Cape
jasmines, with good results.
CORBEET & McKELLAK disposed of a
good deal of stock ; we saw lots of eastern
carnations handled by them, and some flue
coreopsis from the same grower.
Reinbeeg Bros., In roses, were in good
shape and seemed content with the busi-
ness done. Meteor, Bride, Beauty and
Testout were especially good.
J. B. DEAMUD & Co., did not have nearly
enough to supply calls. A good deal of
replanting has already taken place in O.
P. Bassett's big plant, and he told the
writer when all was done he would have
from 65,000 to 70,000 square feet in Beauty
alone.
E. H. Hunt was among those who com-
plained of want of material.
Among Betailers.
The occasion was as a whole, not
nearly so satisfactory as one might expect,
considering that the dealers had such brisk
demand. Several claimed their trade to
have considerably exceeded that of last
year ; others were satisfied in view of the
general dullness, while a few were em-
phatic in stating " Decoration Day was no
good."
Department store men complained that
they could not get enough plants de-
livered to them owing to the growers mak-
ing efforts for trade on the roads to the
cemeteries and, partly owing to a cold,
blustering wind prevailing. This plant
trade was anything but what was ex-
pected.
General Notes.
Excellent lilacs were in the market
all the week, from the extreme north ;
these and pseonies are the features around
town.
O. Friedman has removed a few doors
south, temporarily, while the building he
occupied is being overhauled.
Superintendent Pettigeew, of Lin-
coln Park, was given a thirty days' notice
to leave, he declining to resign. The com-
missioners had to admit that they had no
charge of any kind to bring against him.
So Altgeld has wrnhis point. And a man
named H. A. Alexander, has been ap-
pointed Mr. P. 's successor at $600 a year less
salary. The sign "over Mr. Alexander's
offtce door reads "Civil and Consulting
Engineer," and he once occupied a position
under a Democratic mayor as street
superintendent, or something of that
nature. Mr. Pettigrew makes the an-
nouncement that he has started in the
business of landscape gardener, with
of&ces at 535 Belden ave.
The Orange Judd Co., of New York,
have purchased the Orange Judd Farmer
of this city. The 0. J. F. was established
a few years ago by the late Orange Judd,
and has been conducted since his death by
his son, J. F. Judd. We learn by the pro-
spectus thatitwillbemanaged as formerly
by that gentleman on the same lines as
have secured
its success
here from the
Cyclamen
3 in. pots, strong, fine.
I1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
TRY
DREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
theHbest at the lowest
prices. TEADH LIST
iHBued qnaxterly, mailed
free to the tra(?.e only.
HENRY A. DREEK,
Philadelphia
Nyi«PHiEllODOeilTII,U-perao.
NYMPHiEll FLAVil. J""^^^™
Express Paid to any Part of the U. S.
Cash with order.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
S EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS Ar,JU S01^I>.
I have a flae lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANMA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding-.
WRITE FOR PRICK.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N,J.
MUSHROOMS
Most Delicious of all SsCUleuts. with order.
i'Tb«Wbr,Tnieii, Where una Uow of BiDihroom Caltnre." Stpp. lOi
"W. P.'* Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN
Always reliable, yresh and Well-spawned. 15e. eake ; gl.5«
Primrose Seed
Put up specially for florists.
FIFTEEN VARIETIES.
Flowers large, fringed, brilliant colors.
Price per packet of 400 seeds, $1.00.
HENRY S. RUPP & SONS, SJiiremanstown, Pa.
MENTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Fringed, fine mixed, lOOO seeds, Sl.OO ; pljt. 20o.
" extra '• 1000 " 1.60; " 35c.
" dbl. fine mixed 100 " .75; " 30o.
Cineraria liybrida grandlflora, choicest
mixed, per 1000 seeds, 75o.: pkt. 30o.
J. &. DeVEER, 15 Wiiiteiiall St.JewYork.
o A. -ss ss .A. ia
AI.PHONSE BOUVIER IJ 00 "
Please send your orders at once.
W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE. N.J.
WHEN WRITING IViENTION THF FLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
NEW GANNAS
.00 to $10.00 pe
ColeiiHt in Tariely, fine plants...
100.
per 100, $3 00
A&ern
n'Bes'onias, 4 inch pots .
LiObelia, extra fl
ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.
WHEN WBITIMO MEHTiOH THt FtORIBTS exCWAHGE
10,000 CYCLAMEJV,
Sxtra StroBg: Healthy Seedlings,
twice transplanted.
RECEIYED FIRST PREMIUM
For our Cyclamen at last New York
Fall Show.
Per I OOO, $50.00 I Per I OO, $6.00
Colors, Dark Red, Hed, Pink, White,
with Red Bye.
Also the Grand Pure White MONT BLANC.
Cash with order. Or will Exchange for Gar-
field, Daybreak or Scott rooted Carnations.
Sample free on application.
LEHNIG & WINNEFELD,
HACKBSfSACK, N. 3.
\\4Mh4MyUjliM
SPECIAL SALE OF
•^•
•^•
WATER LILIES.
To Florists desirous of giving the same a trial
we offer strong Flowering Plants and Tubers of
red, white, yellow and blue varieties, our selection,
all standard sorts, at $5.00 per doz., cash. Tubers
planted now, will produce strong blooming plants
this summer.
We also offer Tubers of sorts, mixed colors, at
$2.50 per doz., FREE by mail.
WM. THICKER & CO., Clifton, N. J.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We offer an immense stock of strong, will established plants, from four inch pots, which
will make a display at once. All have been well hardened off in open frames and must not
be confounded with dormant eyes or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. For a general
list refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all
the desirable novelties of the season.
Per 100
nadame Crozy $10.00 Nardy_^''«
Alplionse Bouvler 10.00
Paul Marquant 8.00
Florence Vanglian 35.00
Cliarles Henderson 35.00
r 100 Per 100
15.00 Nelly Bowden 86.00
^ 10.00 Princess Lnssigruani 10.00
Antoine'Crozy 8.00 Statnaire Fulconis,
Secretary Stewart
Antoine Crozy
Baronne Be Sandrans.
Ventura. .
00
10.00
Baronne Be Benowardy 8.00 Vitticeulteur Gaillard.. 8.00
Comte Horace de Choi- L. B. Bally 15.00
seaul 10.00 ITancols Corbin S.OO
PaulBruant 15.00 Bncltess de Montenard. 10.00 Mr. Lefebvre 8.00
rnmtesse de I,'B8toUe. .16.00 B. Clievreul 12.00 Mile, de Cruillon 10.00
rbMBippe .... 16.00 Enfant dn Kbone 8.00 President Hardy lO.OO
r?onatadt ."..16.00 Edward Michel 10.00 Plerette de Biorlet 8.00
BxplorateurCrampbel..l3.00 Geoffrey St. Hillaire.... 8.00 Isaac Casati 8.00
Gustav Sennholz, ftme) 10.00 J. Thomayer. 16.00 Due de Montenard 10.00
RTaiirico MussT 15.00 Miss Sarah Hill 10.00 Segionaire.. 8.0U
Ml?an"le Arthur de Mr. Cleveland 10.00 Sophie Buchner 35.00
J?S|le.„....„ 10.00 Mile. Mabaud 8.00 Emile Leclerc 6.00
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5.00 ;
or if this set contains duplicates of any varieties you have in stock we will omit any
that you may specify and add other choice varieties in their place.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
• PRIMULA SINENSIS. »
Our Primula seed has been grown by the most celebrated English, French, German and
An,erica.rsoecialistB, and is remarkable for great diversity of coloring, as well as for splendid
4^tt of "hi plants and the large size of the flowers, measuring from IM to 2 inches in diameter,
being perfectly round and beautifully fringed.
FRINRFD FOLIAGE.
ry large, ivory-white
PRIMULAS WITH FRINGED FOLIAGE.
Alba, white, 850 seeds, 30o.; 1000 seeds, Sl.OO.
Chiswicfe Rea, brightest red, 350 seeds,
35cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.20.
Kermeslna Splendens, crimson, 36(
seeds, 30 ots.; lOOO seeds, $1.00.
AtrosanKiiimea, brightest deep red, large
•^'^V'^. ^n =oo/l<. Sn nta.: 1000 seeds. $1.70.
Globosa Alba, ,.,., .co^, •■■
250 seeds, 50 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Blue, a clear sky-blue, 250 seeds, 60 cts.
BKont Blanc, new, large, milk-white flow-
ers, 350 seeds. 50 cts.
Velvety Red, new, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
Oculata I,utea, white with large yellow
flowerTS) seeds, ia ots.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Alba Maenifica, snow white, large, .J5U
seeds 60 ots.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Mixture of all the above, 250 seeas.35 ets.i MOO seeds, »1.00; 1-16
PRIMC1.AS, WITH FEKN-LIKE FOIilAGE, mixed, 250 seeds, 35 ots
5eW GiYn T PRImSlS'SuVx^I:' a^new'stralr, ISOseeds. 50 cts.
eye, 350 seeds, 50 cts.
Rosea, bright pink, 250 seeds, 35 cts.
Striata, white and lilac striped, 100 seeds, 16c.
' " .,$1.60.
VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE.
m>,i.„>irt,irels composed of the most salable colors of Smgle Flowerms Chinese Primulas, the best
,,,Tii „?nSS?eds with a sprinkltaK of other colors, eiioush to Eive a large variety ot colors, the most
whites, pmis and reos.w^u a »^ contains some ot the aiove mentioned Ginnt sorts, some Fern_
important shades predommaiiE a,,so some with dark leaves and stems. We have taken special pa.n"
} J mile tffs mixture as completeas pissible, and can unreservedly recommend It to everyone.
Prue for International Mi«are, Packet of 250 seeds, 50 cts. ; 1000 seeds, $1.26; 1-16 oz., J2.00
r.Ti«TTl.AK.IA HYBHIDA, Columbian Mixture, per 1000 seeds, 50 cts.
SI 1 rFnlTAKIA HY BRIDA, best mixed, a splendid strain, trade packet, 60 ots.
gYCI.AMEN.Glnit Mixture, 60 seeds, 60 cts., 1-8 oz., S2.00.
v^zruwmkm seed store "'""^'""^^
WHEN WRtTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHiCAGO.
536
The Klorisx's exchanoe;
The Tulip, its Culture and History
During the last Centuries.
POLMAN MOOT, HAARLEM.
The tulip (Linn. Hexandrea Monogynia
Nat. ord. lilacea) derives its name from
the Persian word Tboulyban (Turban) and
in the Turkish language its name is
Tucilent (Tulbend) after the shape of the
flower which resembles the peculiar head-
dress generally in use in the oriental coun-
tries.
According to the observations of an
author of antique times named Dioscorides,
the tulip has been known by the name of
Satyriuru triphyllum and also by the name
of the Narcis of Plinius.
The tulip is a flower bulb which in the
ordinary way throws up one single flower
stem with a cup formed flower at the top.
The stem reaches a height of from Ave to
thirty inches and the flower consists of six
petals with its seedingorgansin the centre.
They are divided into several classes accord-
ing to the season of their blooming, the
variation of their colors and the individual
peculiarities which some do possess when
in bloom.
In a book published in the year 1644, a
botanist named Dodonasus stated that the
name of tulip at that period was pythion
and the bulbs were at that time used as an
edible table vegetable of considerable ap-
preciation; and another author of that
time declares the taste of tulip bulbs to be
very agreeable.
The Botanicus Hespechius and also
Gesner in their botanical publications re-
specting the tulip, give it the name of
Satyslum Erythronium. the flowerof which
they describe to be red, and they praise
their edible properties at the time as be-
ing very good.
The learned botanist, Cornelius Gesner,
to whom the name was given of the '* Lin-
naeus of the sixteenth century," says that
the first tulip was seen in Augsburg in a
garden of a gentleman judge, Heinrlch
Herwarth, who was at that time the happy
proprietor. It Is quite certain that the
first bulbs of the tulip were introduced
into Holland by Angerius Gislenius van
Bisberg, a gentleman who was born at
Comines, in French Fland
at St. Germain, near Rouen, in France, on
the 25th of October, 1592. This gentleman
was sent by the Emperor Frederic II. as
extraordinary embassador to the court of
Solomon II, and being an amateur
lover of flowers his high position in life
gave him the best opportunity to travel
through a great portion of Asia in pursuit
of plants and flowers, whence he brought the
first tulip bulbs to Holland, having found
the tulip growing in Persia.
The first tulip in flower was exhibited at
Amsterdam in the window of a chemist
shop, of which Mr. Wulich Ziewery was
proprietor, ana at that time a great
where it was exhibited to admire this mag-
nificent floral novelty.
The first amateur florist who occupied
himself with the cultivation and distribu-
tion of the tulip was named Carolus
Cluslus, who spread the tulips all over
Holland, and he created such a general
admiration and rep-
utation for this
bulbous plant that
for a time all other
flowers were quite
neglected because
of it.
In these times
there were only two
varieties, known by
the distinction of
large and the small
sorts.
The small sort
was of a yellow
color, and it seems
very probable that
all the varieties
known by the name
of single early tu-
lips have been ob-
tained by cultiva-
tion from seed of
that only variety.
Until the present
day I have never
tried the tulip bulb
as an articleof food,
and therefore can
not judge of its
taste, but I know
from a friend in my
neighborhood who,
trying this by ex-
periment, boiling
some roots of Due
van Thol, found
their taste disagree-
able. It is, how-
ever, possible that
some ambitious
cook may perhaps
flnd out the proper
preparation tomake
this novel dish pala-
table for our dinner
table. At the tin
lions, distributed to all parts of the
civilized world. Many of these bulbs are
used for forcing into bloom during the
Winter and early Spring, but the greatest
portion of them are used for what is termed
carpet bedding, being planted with various
most sharp colored sorts in beds, after de-
I now speak of the
tulip bulbs were tooscarceandtoo expensive
French Flanders, and died | to be used for cooking purposes, but at the
„ TD i_ T71 __ present day when tulips are grown by
thoueands and can be purchased at very
reasonable prices, we may perhaps expect
that some day a preparation may be found
out which will astonish the most fastidi-
ous epicures.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE MOST RECOMMEND-
ABLE SORTS.
The tulips are divided at present into the
following classes: (a) single early; (b)
double early and late; (c) single late
(fancy tulips) Tulipes d'amateurs ; (d) par-
rot tulips ; (e) botanical tulips.
,.__ „ The single early tulips are divided again
ber of people congregated before the house | into classes according to the period of their
flowering, and the
earliest class is the
tulip Due van Thol
which for that reason
are most suitable for
early forcing ; they can
easily be brought to
bloom in December.
In this class there are
the following distinct
colors: scarlet, red and
yellow, pure yellow,
red, crimson, rose, red
and golden yellow,
pure white, purple,
orange and violet. In
case a very early bloom-
ing of tuiips should be
required, the above
named are sure to give
fullest satisfaction.
The tulips classified
under a somewhat
later blooming race,
comprise a very large
variety of colors, run-
ning from pure white
to the darkest crimson ,
brilliantly striped,
flamed, spotted,
blotched, and other-
wise variegated in all
sorts of shades.
All these varieties
are of remarkable
beauty, in endless
variety, and conse-
quently these sorts are
held in great esteem
among the flower-lov-
ing public, and the
verv important de-
mand for them from
all parts of the globe
is still increasing year
after year,and amounts
yearly to several mil-
THE FAMOUS CHINESE PARROT TULIP.
P^OF CHOICE SINGLE
signs as desired, either in crosses, stars, or
other designs regulated by the good tastes
of planters, in which styles these designs
make a most delicate and handsome show
in the early &pringdays,wliere these flowers
appear as the beautiful predecessors of the
developing Summer.
The tulip sorts which are most recom-
mendable for these so greatly beloved mo-
saic beds, should all be of very striking
and beautiful colors, that make a good
show and bloom as near as possible at the
same time, in order to make the desired
effect ; growing, also, about the same
height and as a guide in these ways, we
mention the following varieties :
Artus. Brntus, Crimson King, Vermilion
Brilliant, Rembrandt, La Belle Alliance,
scarlet crimson and
dark red, of various
shades.^
Proserpine, Adeline,
Epaminondas, Cra-
moise Pourpre, rose in
after they have finished blooming.
These sorts begin to be decorative as
soon as they commence their growth
in the early Spring, and as these decora-
tive varieties are as yet not generally
kuown, there is no doubt that they
shall find a very extensive demand when
their beauty shall be better known and
then meet with the proper appreciation
which they so well deserve. Among the
most beautiful and most attractive varie-
gated tulips we must particularly point
out the Yellow Prince, with gold striped
variegation, extremely handsome and deco
rative. Of the variegated tulips we name
the following distinct sorts:
Single Varieties. — Belle Alliance,
scarlet; Cottage Maid, rosy pink and
white; Freu de I'Empire, dark red and
yellow; Golden Standard, scarlet and. yel-
low ; Held, rose ; Lac van Ryn, violet and
white ; Purple Crown, deep purplish red ;
Reine de Medicis, yellow and scarlet; Sil-
ver Standard, red and white; Thorbeck,
white ; Vermilion Brilliant, Yellow
Prince, yellow and orange; Yellow Potte-
bakker, yellow striped.
Double Blooming Varieties.— Due van
Thol, red, with yellow border; La Can-
dour, white ; Rex Rubrorum, soft dark
rose ; Tournesol, red and yellow ; Yellow
Rose, sweet scented.
Of the double flowering tulips the varie-
ties are not so numerous as the single, but
the flowers of some of these varieties are
very grand and of remarkable beauty in
the shape and form of large roses, and if
planted among shrubberies they make a
very beautiful show when in bloom.
Some of these double blooming varieties
are remarkably useful for planting in beds
for carpet bedding decoration, in which
way their very distinct striking colors and
their dwarf habit make them well adapted
to that Hort of garden work. They can
he planted after all sorts of designs, meet-
ing the tastes and wishes of gardeners.
The names of the double varieties par-
ticularly recommended for this last named
purpose are Rose Blanche and La Candeur,
white : Tournesol, red and golden yellow ;
Lac of Haarlem, violet ; Rubra maxima,
dark vermilion; Murillo, delicate rose;
Rex rubrorum, dark red ; Agnes,
brilliant scarlet ; Yellow Tournesol, yel-
low and orange.
Among the double flowering tulips
whose flower stems grow too tall for car-
pet bedding there are several of extraordi-
nary splendor and beauty, of which the
planting in front or between shrubberies
in clumps of 6 or 12 together makes a most
superb effect. The following are of re-
markable beauty and very distinct:
Manage de ma fille,red and white striped;
La Belle Alliance, white and violet; Yel-
low Rose, pare yellow. The late or fancy
tulips are the class that have created more
excited ambition among the flower loving
public than any of the other classes. This
class brought on the very extravagant and
extraordinary speculation in Holland dur-
ing the 17th century, of which I wUh to
Rose Luisante, Cot-
tage Maid, Rose gris
de lin, Rosa mundi,
Princess Marion, rose
and white variegated,
various shades.
Pax alba, Pottebak-
ker. Snowball, Queen
Victoria, pure white.
Cbrysolora, Canary
Bird, King of Yellows,
Pottebakker yellow,
Yellow Prince, jellow
of various shades.
La Belle Alliance,
rectified scarlet and
yellow; Bride of Haar-
lem, red and white;
Duchess of Au.'itria,
orange and red; Globe
de Rigaut, white and
violet; Golden Stand-
ard, yellow and scar-
let; Silver Standard,
white and red.
Tulipa Florentiua,
T. BizardPronkerd.T.
Prince of Austria, T.
Yellow Prince, sweet
scented.
During recent years
varieties have been ob-
tained with variegated
foliage, white and yel-
low edged and striped,
which greatly adds to
their attractive proper-
ties, and, indeed, some
of these are really of
exquisite beauty, even
GROUP OF CHOICE UOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.
THEi Florist's Exchange.
537
mention some particulars further on. Tliey
are divided into the following classes:
(1) Byblcemen or violets are violet teatn-
ered or flamed on a white ground.
(2) Bizarres, produce flowers yellow,
feathered or flamed with red, scarlet or
(3) Roses, with flowers feathered or
flamed with rose on a white ground.
There is another class of tulips, named
Parrot tulips, which produce flowers of a
most singular form with snake shaped
Hower stems, which render them very
useful for blooming in hanging vases, in
which way they make a fine show by their
colorings, being very lively and attractive.
This class does not comprise more than six
varieties, but as the love aud demand for
them increases year after year they are
grown and exported in very considerable
quantities. They are known by the f oUow-
ing names ; Monstre Cramoise (crimson) ;
M. rubra (Rubra major), dark red ; Lutea
maior, yellow; Perfecta, scarlet flamed
with yellow; Caffebiun, crimson flamed
with yellow. , ,. ,
Besides the classes above described some
other tulips are grown designated under
the head of the botanical class, of which
every sort has its individual merits. Ihey
are grown in large or in smaller numbers
according to the wants of the public.
Some of these are :
Tnlipa Clusiana (the smallest tulip of
all); T. Cornuta (Chinese parrot); T.
Florentine, yellow, sweet scented; i.
Oculus solis, crimson with black bottom ;
T Persica or Breyniana, very dwarf grow-
ing amaranth and yellow, very sweet
scented; T. Eichleri, orange; T. Greigi,
orange, the foliage having dark spots.
THE CHARACTER OF TULIPS AND DEFINITION
OF PROPERTIES A GOOD TULIP
SHOULD HAVE.
The properties of a good tulip as a
florist's flower are :
(1) The cup should form when quite ex-
panded from half to a third of a round
ball To do this the petals must be six in
number, broad at the ends, smooth at the
edges, and the divisions between the petals
must scarcely show an indention.
(2) The three inner petals should set
closely to the three outer ones and the
whole should be broad enough to allow ot
the fullest expansion without 'quarter-
ing," as it is called, or exhibiting any
vacancy between the petals.
(3) The petals should be thick, smooth ,
and stiff, and keep their form well.
(4) The ground color should be clear and
distinct, whether white or yellow. The
least stain even at the lower end of the
petal renders a tulip less valuable.
(5) Whatever be the disposition of colors
or marks upon a tulip, all the six petals
should be marked alike and be therefore
perfectly uniform.
(6) The feathered flowers should have an
even close feathering all round, and
whether narrow or wide, light or heavy,
should reach far enough round the petals
to form, when expanded, an unbroken edg-
'"(7) If the flower have any marking be-
sides the feathering at the edge, it should
be a bold mark down the centre, but not
reaching the bottom of the cup. ihe
mark must be similar in all the six petals.
(8) Flowers not feathered, and with the
flame only, must have no marks on the
edges of the flowers. None of the colors
must break through to the edge. The
color may be disposed in any form, so
that it be perfectly uniform in all the
petals and does not go too near the bot-
tom. ., , .
(9) The color, whatever it may be, must
be dense and decided, whether it bedehcate
and light, or bright or dark, it must be
distinct in outline and not shaded, flushed
or broken. , , , . , , .
(10) The height should be eighteen to
thirty-six inches ; the former is right for
the outside row in a bed and the latter is
right for the highest row.
(11) The purity of the white and the
brightness of the yellow should be perma
nent ; that is to say, should stand until the
petals actually fall. ^ c *
Tulips raised from seeds produce at hrst
self-colored (one-colored) flowers which
only showthe fundamental color in yellow,
brown, red, purple, scarlet or rose. These
tulip seedlings can retain these self-col-
ors for several years without getting
broken, so called when some season they
bloom with two colors and are in this state
called rectified sorts.
THE CULTURE OF TULIPS.
The best soil for the culture of tulips is a
rich, rather light, well drained and well
manured loam or black sand. In order to
secure a fine bloom it should not be over-
looked to renew the soil to plant them in
every year, and never to plant them m the
soil wherein they have grown the year be-
fore The neglect of this may lead to bad
flowering and generally to very unsatis-
factory results.
A bed of sufficient size for planting the
bulbs should be dug at least twelve inches
apart each way, pressed deep enough to
keep them upright in their places and cov-
ered with mould to the depth of three
inches on the sides of the bed and five
Inches in the center; this precaution is
necessary to prevent a stagnation of water
on the bed during the Winter. When the
bed has been planted and covered it may
be left to the weather until the tulips
come up, when a slight protection of litter
is required, as the frost has a tendency to
injure the bloom. The climate is often so
variable, cold at night and hot at mid-day,
that it will well repay the cost to cover at
night and remove in the morning.
When the flowers expand they should
be protected by a covering of canvas dur-
ing the sunny heat of midday and also
against rain, by which the blooming period
is much prolonged and the coloring re-
mains better in its natural shade.
When the flowers begin to fade they
should be cut away and removed from the
bed, and as soon as the stems of the tulips
turn yellow and the leaves begin to dry
they may be taken up and put in a cool
dry place. When dry thoroughly clean
off the old skin and dirt and put in paper
bags or lay out on shelves ready for plant-
ing out again in October.
The single early tulip sorts are now ex-
tensively used for early forcing during
Winter and early Spring, when the most
important point is to choose the best sorts
in the various colors in order to secure the
desirable variations which make this sort
of forcing gardening so very attractive
' and beautiful.
pleasure which it has brought to all
lovers of flowers, I may refer in a few
lines to the enormous speculation and
trade of which this plant has been the sub-
ject among the lovers of flowers at first,
but afterwards among the general specu-
lating or rather gambling public.
Presuming that it might prove agree-
able to know the special history and de-
velopment ot this curious trade, I have
taken great pains to extract what the old
literature of those days might have told
on this subject, and for that purpose, I
have searched through the ancient lib-
raries of the City of Haarlem, as well as of
private companies aud individuals, but to
my sincere regret I must say that my ex-
ertions have not furnished me with what
information I did expect to gather, and it
clearly appears that the historians ot those
days took but little notice of the exorbitant
doings ot the tulip fanciers of the period
they lived in, as I have found little infor-
mation on those remarkable times.
It is very possible that this trade made
its development so slow and quiet that it
did not much draw the public attention of
publishing papers, which at that time
were not so plentiful as they are at the
present day. ■ ^ , „ j
The principal information I have found
is in a little book published in 1734 by
Johan Harshoorn, printed and published
at that time in the market place at Haar-
lem, and it bore the title of "Flora's,
Glory and Decay." It appears that this
little book only represents the source from
It may probably prove interesting to the
readers of this article when I mention
hereunder the names and prices some va-
rieties ot tulips were at that time sold for :
Admiral Liefkens was then sold for £40
jch; Catelyn of Enkkuizen, £600; Bal-
laert, £250 ; Bralnepurper, £300 ; Bleyen-
hurger, £220 ; Brabannen, £200 ; Fama,
£150; Gouda, £650; Gebber, £250; Yosy
Catelyn, £400; Zomerschoon, £200; Vice
Roy, £150. ^ ,.
Most of the above named tulips are not
in cultivation at the present day, having
been pushed out of fancy by novel varie-
ties of finer colors and superior improved
habits; but one sort still remains, pre-
served in my collection, and is yet consid-
ered of remarkable beauty and well worth
retaining. It is Zomerschoon, a most
magnificent rose, of extraordinary dis-
tinct coloring.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedBmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor SsEn Trade, care of Florists' Bx-
CHANQK, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
Secretary Don will leave for Toronto
on Sunday, June 10, to attend the Annual
Convention of the Seed Trade Association.
A very interesting program has been pre-
pared, and a large attendance is expected.
little DOOK only represeubs Liie aounjc iiuin
which all our knowledge of the case has | Enropean Notes.
SINGLE EARLY TULIP=; GROWING IN POLMAN MOOY'S NURSERIES
HINTS TOUCHING THE EARLY FORCING OF
TULIPS IN POTS.
The forcing of tulips can not be consid-
ered a very difficult task, but the greatest
difficulty lies in selecting the proper
varieties among the many in cultivation,
as not all the sorts are equally adapted to
be brought to bloom at the desired par-
ticular day ; knowledge of the article and
of every special individual nature is quite
indispensable lor a complete success. It
guided in this properly tulips maybe had
in bloom indoors all through the Winter,
from the middle of December to the nnid-
dle of March. The tulip bulbs best suited
to the earliest blooming are the Due van
Tbol, in the various colors, white, rose,
scarlet, vermilion, variegated, yellow,
violet, and the more common red with
golden edge. In this country we use pots
ot four to six inches diameter, in which
three to four bulbs are planted early in
September. The mixture of the soil to
plant in should be: One-half ordinary
garden soil ; one-fourth well rotten foliage
mixed with stable manure ; one-fourth
white or silver sand. At the bottom ot
each pot some pieces of broken fiower pots
should be placed to provide the proper
drainage, and the pot should farther be
two thirds filled with the compost and the
bulbs planted, after which the pot should
be filled up, and each pot, after planting,
should immediately be marked with a
label showing its name, to avoid all mis-
take or error.
RESPECTING THE TRADE IN TULIPS AND THE
EXTRAORDINARY SPECULATION THERE-
IN IN THE 17th century.
After having dwelt upon the peculiari-
ties which the tulip possesses and the great
come, while its information is still some- 1 rjjjg "cool wave" then passing over
what obscure. The City of Haarlem was England, referred to in last week's notes
at the time I speak of very celebrated for proved much more destructive than was
the manufacture or hand weaving of anticipated, as from 5 to 13 degrees of
frost was registered on the nights of May
20 and 21. Snow and hail accompanied the
frost in many places and much harm has
been done to the tender and succulent
growth of plants standing for seed. Beet,
mangel, carrot and radish have suffered
most, especially in the low lying districts,
but with the favorable change in the
weather, which now seems probable, they
may be expected to recover, although the
harvest will be much later than was an-
ticipated only a week since.
Referring briefly to English crops not
touched upon last week present condi-
tions conflrm previous reports ; it is there-
tore necessary to bear in mind previous
remarks as to acreages now standing,
which are in some cases very short.
Borecole, cabbage and kohl-rabi are
doing well and at present have not been
attacked by any insect pests.
Beet, radish and carrot were also very
promising prior to the frosts referred to
above, and even now on the higher lands
not much harm has been done, but in
moist and low lying situations the appear-
ance of the plant is as if it had been burned
to the ground ; the full extent of the
mischief cannot be decided at present.
Spinach is very promising and has come
through the ordeal unscathed; a full
average breadth has been sown this sea-
Peas of all kinds were in a very healthy
condition and have suffered very little, if
at all. An immense acreage has been sown
this year and there is certain to be a very
large surplus, particularly of second early
kinds. , „
Dwarf beans and runners are nearly all
destroyed, but there is plenty of time to
re-sow. , ,
Windsor and Longpod beans have never
presented a better appearance.
Turnip and rutabaga have not been m-
iured in any way, so that last week s re-
port on these articles is fully confirmed.
Parsley, which at one time presented a
very unpromising appearance, has now
quite recovered and will yield fully three-
fourths of an average crop.
Parsnip will be below the average, al-
though from the healthy appearance of
the plants the seed is likely to be ot extra
good quality.
In hardy fiower seeds wallflowers, nas-
turtiums, mignonette and sweet peas are
all doing well. The weevil, which at-
tacked the last named in April, has now
disappeared so that a full crop may fairly
be expected. EUROPEAN SEEDS.
various goods, mostly intended for export
to India and other foreign countries, while
the weaving by steam power now in use
was at that time unknown. It appears
that these weavers, which were well-to-do
citizens, during their holidays and on
Sundays, amused themselves and found
great pleasure by growing flowers, for
which purpose each of them possessed a
small garden just outside the city, with
little Summer houses for shelter in rainy
weather and to store away their garden
tools. These little gardens were very
numerous and situated in a particular
neighborhood by the side ot each other,
just outside the city, which made the
friendly interviews and conversation easy
and mutually sociable and agreeable.
This cultivation of tulips on a small
scale should not have created any particu-
lar attention it something extraordinary
had not happened to make this culture
more important; the particular fancy
naore juipuiLtmu . u^^ ^.u,^...^.* — — -- ..
fashion coming out at the time among the
ladies in France to wear tulip flowers in
their bonnets or on their bosoms and the
particular ambition which then arose
among the wealthy ladies in Paris to have
these tulip flowers of superior beauty. As
these flowers were then not to be had in
France in sufficient numbers to satisfy the
great demand, the florists had to look
about in foreign countries for the supply.
The tulip fanciers in Haarlem, Holland,
attracted their attention, and in that way
a considerable export to France was made,
afterwards opening the door for the very
exorbitant speculation in these bulbs,
which, after two years' duration, ended in
the ruin and poverty of a great many par-
ties of all classes in Dutch society.
Coming Flower Shows.
St Louis.— The preliminary list ot the Chrys-
anthemum Exhibition, to be held under the
auspices of the St. Louis Florists' Club, Novem-
ber 6 to 9, inclusive, has been issued. Kule 4
provides, among other things, that "every per-
son entering for premiums on plants or cut
tlcwers shall, -when making his entry, sign an
iio-reement to forfeit 20 per cent, ot all the first
nrizes for -which he fails to compete after mak-
ing entry therefor." B. Schray, 4101 Pennsyl-
vania ave.,i8 secretary.
MlLBROOK, N. T.-Ohrysanthemum Bxhibi-
tiun Of the Millbrook Horticultural Society, to
be held in St. Joseph's Hall, MUbrools, Novem-
ber 6 and 7. L. Kennedy, Secretary.
538
TKrE> KtORTST'S ■R:5CCTTATVrGE.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS, Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
66
SEBRINA
99
My new early pink 'Mum.
2J^ in. pots, 2SC. each ; $2.50 per doz.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
50,000 Pansies
Pearson's strain of Pansies, fine
large blooming: plants, all colors, as
good as you ever saw. $2.00 per
100 ; S15.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
E. W. PEARSON. Newburyport, Mass.
MEWTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES
THE JENNINGS STRAIN.
Pine plants in bloom, mixed colors,
$1.00 per 100.
PANSY SEED,
Yellow or white, $1.00 per packet of 3500 seeds.
New Crop Seed, Ready Jane HI.
Cash with order.
e;. b. je;x]wixgs,
WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER,
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Our Sales Have Been Al
BUT WE MUST CLEAN UP.
FUCHSIA, the leading sorts, id 4 inch pots, in
bud and bloom, $6.00 per 100; our selection of
sorts but no culls.
SALVIA, or Scarlet Sage, $6.00 per 100.
STOCKS, Cut and Come Again, 2ii in. pots,
$3.00 per 100.
COLBBS, SM inch pots, our selection, ready
June 1st, $1.50 per 100.
PANSIES, in bluom, extra fine, $1.60 per 100.
Rooted Cuttings.
COLEUS, $6.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 60c.
per 100. FCCHSIAS, $1.00 per 100. HELIO-
XBOPB, $1.00 per 100. Cash must accompany
the order.
J. E. FELTHOUSEN,
370 VAN VRANKEN AVE., ■ SCHENECTADY, N.Y.
WHEN WRITIHO MEHTIOH THE PLOBIST'S EXCHANO t
GOOD STOCK. LOW PRICES.
100
Marie Louise Violets $2 00
Russian " 2 00
Snow Pinlis 3 00
Snow Great Daisies 2 00
Dracaena Indivisa 3 00
4inch 10 00
Helianthus 4 00
Anemone, i inch „.10 00
Mrs. Pollock 5 00
iiardy Forget-me-not 2 00
Vincas variegated 3 00
Gymnocarpa 3 00
Golden Pyrethrum 3 00
Alternanthera 3 00
AmpelopBis Veitchli 3 00
Verbenas 2 50
Antliemia, double yellow 3 00
Coleus 3 00
Geraniums 3 00
Heliotrope 3 00
Rosea. Tea 3 00
Little Beauty Fuchsia 5 00
Trailing Fuchsia 4 00
Begonia Semperflorens 3 00
Rex Begonias 5 00
Nasturtium 2 00
Zinnia, acarlet 2 00
Lemon Verbena 3 00
Variegated Stevia 3 00
Cabbaue t2.00perlO0O
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KALAMAZOO, MICH.
Your paper brings me more orders and
inquiries than any other paper, and from
every corner of the country, too.
PETER J. SCHUUR.
Chester County Carnation Society.
This Society met at Kennett Square, Pa,
June 2. President Ladley was too busy to
be present, and Edward Swayne, vice-
president, was at the county seat on jury
duty. Wm. Davis was called to the chair.
There was a slim attendance, owing to
pressure of work. The subject of crimson
clover was again brought up and some
thought they would give it another trial.
It should, however, be sown as soon as
Mr. Larkin asked the question whether
it was any advantage to work ground
when wet. Mr. Styer said it depended a
deal on the ground. His soil was very
loose and could be worked almost imme-
diately after a rain. It was generally
agreed that ground should not be worked
when sticky.
There was considerable discussion on the
subject of shading. A few objected to
whitewash as being injurious to the paint.
White lead and coal oil applied with a
brush was recommended. It stuck to the
glass better than anything else and was
easily taken off in the Fall.
Mr. Davis said he saw fine carnations
growing at Mr. C. H. Allen's that had
been in the houses all Summer, and he
askedthe opinion of those present as to
this method. Wm. Swayne preferred to
plant out in field and life in the Fall.
When carefully done it has always given
him perfect satisfaction. No member had
thoroughly tried the plan of growing in-
doors.
The question was raised whether it was
not possible to have too much glass. J. J.
Styer thought it depended a great deal on
the man, the amount of capital he could
command and other factors. Some men
could manage 100,000 feet of glass or more,
while others would fail to make a living
on a few thousand feet.
Mr. Larkin said there was danger of a
man getting too much glass. He believed
a small place properly attended to would
yield more net returns than a much larger
place, even if the larger place was run on
business principles and with economy.
The expenses, he found, were very heavy
in the greenhouse business, and nearly or
quite kept pace with the increase of glass
area.
However, Wm. Swayne dissented some-
what from these views. His experience
was that increased capacity meant more
profits and less relative expense.
There is no doubt a limit to each man's
capabilities, and he is a wise man who
stops building when he reaches that point
W. B. Shelmire, Sec.
Washington.
Decorations.
On Decoration Day the florists were
very busy ; there were many orders given
for pieces by the various military organi-
zations. It is said that more flowers were
used than ever before. There must have
been several cart loads of loose flowers
and designs deposited in the vault of
Washington, at Mount Vernon; many of
the pieces were of great beauty.
The visit of the Medical Congress to
this city gave considerable work for the
time being. A dinner and reception at the
Arlington Hotel used up a goodly number
of flowers. The walls were gaily deco-
rated with with wild smilax and Mar
guerites. There were twenty-four small
tables set for the guests, and in the center
of each were large bunches of American
Beauty roses. A large table at one end of
the room was curtained to the floor on one
side with asparagus and roses. SMALL &
Sons had the contract.
A reception at the White House to the
members of the Congress was marked by a
magnificent floral display, the flowers
used were principally roses from out doors.
The big flowers of the evergreen magnolia,
M. grandiflora, were used on the mantels
of tbe east room ; they were dotted among
low grown plants of Adiantum cuneatum.
The red, green and blue rooms were de-
corated quite as lavishly as for the usual
Winter receptions. Palms, ferns, pan-
danus and crotons were Ijrightenea up
with a large number of candidum lilies in
bloom. The mantel in the red room was
fringed with a broad belt of the new bed-
ding campanula, C. speeularioldes in full
flower ; the remaining space was occupied
with Clothilde Soupert roses and mignon-
ette.
The Itar&et.
Sweet peas are not quite so plenti-
ful as they have been. Some of the growers
have thrown out their plants ; prices are
yet very low. Water lilies, principally the
common white, are getting to be very
abundant ; they retail at 50c. per dozen
and are used chiefly for decorating the
store windows. Gaillardias, pentstemons,
antirrhinums and phloxes are now to be
had in quantity. Roses and carnations
are very plentiful. G. w. Olivbb.
19 f^ g: lir g: hosies, cusihs. meteois, uesueis.
BSICES, ESISESUAIES. FESLE3, LA
FBAHCE, mPEETOS, ^^^^f^^i^^^ TEST0III3
From 2, 3 and i inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W. STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Rosaries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO.. England, Inventors of VulcanU.d India
Rubber. Extra strong Greenhouse Hose to withstand high pressure, 3 inch,
en ^--* lengths. Mention paper.
3 ply, 15 cents per foot i
Healthy Well-Rooted
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Eusene Dalledouze. Mrs. E. G. HiH. $20.00 per 100;
a.li. CaDDing, Boehnie
CARNATIONS cutt^s
To close the following: TurieticB :
Pearl. Tidal Wave, $2.00 per 100.
McG-owan, Fisher, Wilder, Portia, Darling, S1.25
per 100.
SMlIiAX, strong plants, from 2}^Mncli pots,
$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
VIOLETS, Mnrie Loiiise, $6.00 per lOCO.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Are. and 58th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
uni,G].
lock* All
Wldeuer
Whilldin
Ivory, Minnie Wanamiiker, Mrs.
n„M: ^„_.j; T^-.^..__. ooted cut
inch pots,
rooted cuttings.
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVEUS,
DAILLBDOTTZB BROS., Platljush, N. T.
Carnations.-
Last call tor ANNIE PIXLBY. 36
good little plants lor $3.60. Every
grower should try this new pink, it
has not got all the good points
under the sun, but it lias " '
portion of them.
fair
Smilax..
The first lot all sold. Ne.tt lot wil'
be ready July 1. Will have 100,000
ready then, at 75 cts. per 100, or $6.00
per 1000. These plantsareabargain,
will send sample for ten cents.
CASH WITH ORDER
ALBERT M. HERR,
■• *96. Lancaster, Pa.
VIOLETS AND ROSES.
SWANLEY WHITE VIOLETS.
Fine clumps. Have about 6000 which I
offer at SIO. 00 per 100.
Orders also booked now for early Fall delivery
of POTTED PLANTS of MARIE LOUISE
and SWANLEY WHITE.
BEAUTY, BRIDESMAID and BRIDE ROSES.
In 2)^, 3 and i inoli pots, A. No. 1 stock;
cannot be excelled. Prices on application.
Address
HOLMEDALE GREENHOUSES,
p. O. Box 31, madison, N. J.
IVHEW WBrriHG MEWTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
Pansies and Ferns.
Ferns— Adian turns Cuneatum and Gracilllmum,
Pteris Serrulata, SerrulataCriatata, Adiantoides,
Oretica alb-Lineata and Selaginellas, $5.00
per 100.
Chrysantbemnms, fine selection, $3.60 per 100.
Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
N WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
IN BUD AND BLOOM
CAN BE SHIPPED BY FREIGHT.
10,000 Geraniums in all leading named
vai-ieties, out of i inch pots at 86-00 per luO
Petunias, Dreer's Double, 4 in., $6.00 perl"U;
Ivy Geraniums, double, 4 in., $7.00 per
100. Mignonette, 4 in., 86.00 per 100. Helio-
trope, 4 in., $6.00. Begonia Metallica, 4 in.,
$7.00. Double Stocks, 4 in., $7.00 per 100.
Cobaja, 4 in., $7.00 per 100. Fuchsias, 6 in.,
$15.00 per 100. Antliericuin Picturatum, 4in.
$7.00 per 1.00. Verbenas, 3 in., $3.00. Petunias,
single, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Dusty Miller, 3 in.,
$3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage, i in., $6.00 per 100.
Coleus, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Pansies, in bloom,
83.50 per 100. Cabbage Plants, transplanted,
$4.00 per 1000. Egg Plant, N. T. imp. trans-
planted, $3.0U per 100. Pepper Plants, trans-
planted, 60 cents per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.
WM. J, CHINNICK, TEENTON, N.J.
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
EVERY FX.ORIS'T OITGHX TO
IKSVRE HIS GLASS AGAIKST
HAIL.
For particulars address
JOHN U. ESI,ER, Sec'y, Saddle Klver, N.J.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Fine soft young stock of tlie best sorts,
2J^ inch pots,
$3,00 per loo; $25.00 per 1000.
Immediate sliipment. Cash with orders,
JOHN CURWEN, Jr., Villa Nova, Pa.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
A NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.
NEW FUGHSm. LITTLE BEAUTY.
10,000 now ready for shipping, strong plants from
2 in. pots, in bud and bloom. This is positively the
best selling Fuchsia ever introduced, and the most
profitable plant on the market. We grew 16,000
last year in 3% and i inch pots for marketing and
were sold out completely by Decoration Day.
Every live florist should grow this Fuchsia and
will profit by it.
Send 60 cents in stamps for a sample plant in
full bloom from 4 in, pot, by express. This will
give you an idea what it is. For further particulars
write for circular.
Prices: — Plants from 2 in. pots, in bud, $2.60 per
doz.; $4.00per25; $12.00 per 100. Cash with order,
^X^COJ^T9 I. :S1^VT; Klorlst,
40I0 Butler St., Plttsbnrstt, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SPECIAL OFFER
Afferatum, per 100. 1000.
Blue and white, in bud and bloom $3 00
Coleus,
In 30 flue sorts, 2M inch pots 3 CO $25 00
„ '• " 3 " 5 00 40 00
Verbenas,
Mammoth, in bud and bloom 300 2600
Gen 'I Collection " " 2 50 22 00
Canna. per 100
Mad. Crozy, 4 in. pots jja (kl
French variety, assorted, 4 in. pota 8 00
Creole, dark leaf, 4 in. pots 8 00
Cobeea ^cniideiis, 3 inch pots 6 00
Cupliea, 2i4 inch pota 4 flO
pui-NieB, Snowcrest, 2 1-2 inch pots ... 4 OU
Fucbsia, doubleandsingle, 21-2 inch pots.... 4 00
„ , '! „, ^ 31-2 inch pots.... 8 00
Gazunias, 2 1-2 inch pots ,,.. 4 00
Gei-nninms, fragrant. 3 inch pota 5 00
Ijanlanas, 10 fine varieties 4 00
PandanuHUtilis, flne plants $15.00 to GO 00
rjinwiea, transplanted 3 00
PelarKOniuniN, 3 inch pota 8 (0
.■* 4 inch pots 12 00
Pet II mas, Dreer'a Double Strain fi 00
Roses, H. P., bud and bloom. 5 inch pots 25 00
Tea, bud and bloom. 4 inch pots 15 OO
. H.P'B.. 25var., fromS^inpots 5 CO
SnIviaSplendenBandWm.Bedman.2Kp 4 00
Viuca, variegata and elegana, 4 in., strong 10 00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Mlas Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W.H, Lincoln. Potter Palmer, Exquisite,
J. R. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel, E. G. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Pettier, L.C Price, Marguerite
Graham, and EO other good varieties, from 2H
inch, $3.50 and $i,00 per 100.
SEND FOE CATALOaiTE OP OTHER VARIETIES.
Send for price list of Rosea and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
Xhe^ Klorisx's Exchanoe.
539
IHKRICm BllUTIlS.
One thousand extra strong 2%
inch pot plants, at $6.00 per 100.
GBORGB A. HEINI.,
337 Summli Street, TOLEDO, O.
WHEH WBITING MEMTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANSE
Tlie Rose.
BBTISBD EDITION.
BY H. B. KLLWANGER.
K treatlBB on the cultivation, history, family
flIutnoterlBticB, eto., of the varloiiB groups of roiea,
with nam ei and aoourate descriptions of the varietiea
now generally grown, brought down to 1892. This
work contains foil directions for plant^n^, prun-
ing, propagating, and treating of diseases and Insect
pestB, and is partloularly valuable for Its classlfl-
oatton and full alphabetical Usta of one thousand
and elghty-slx varletleB (1,086). Prloe. post-
oald. 91.25.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 FUUTON STREET. NEW YORK.
THE METEOR :
TiaiE BEST I
Dark Rose for Forcing. \
STRONG PLANTS, t
$4 per 100; $35 per 1000. «
McGregor bros., \
♦ SPRINGFIELD, - OHIO. ♦
ROSES. ROSES.
Mermet, Cusin and Watteville, $3.5°
per 100. Bridesmaid, Bride, Hoste,
Gontier, Meteor and La France, $4.00
per 100. Strong, 2^ in., Beauties,
$6.00 per 100 ; $S°-00 P^' ^°°°- Strongly
rooted Beauty Cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
Let me price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBERX P. X£SSO]S,
■West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varietiesi
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Oat.
WHEW WRITING MEWTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHftMCg
5,000 BRIDESMAID, at $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
1,000 METEOKS, 2,000 MERMETS, 2,000 BRIDES, 2,000
PERliES, 1.000 HOSTE, at $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 3J^ fine stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale.
Casli with order, F. O. B. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRANCE,
Luzerne Co.,
Dorranceton, Penn.
WHEN WRITiMG MENTION 1
HANGE
30,000 VERBENAS,
THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
PERFECTLY HEALTHY.
In Bud ana Bloom, »2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per xooo.
jt ^^ ^^*->/"^ ^—k ^-^^— T— ■.-» OUR CHOICE SELECTED STOCK,
^X.\J J\J\^\J SS^Kjt^J^t&m Ready for Immediate Planting.
Gro-wn in 3 ancl 4 Inch pots. Send for prices.
_ J. I„ DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
In 2K, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
H'rom 2>^ In. pots, M.OO per 100. Varieties: Pi-rle,
Paon Gontier, Cusin, AuBusta Victoi'ia and
Testout, $6.00 per 101).
CUT FLOWERS. Lily of the Valley and
sweet Peas all Summer.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS mthe best, new and
oldYarleties, from i^ In. pots, *10.00 per 100, very
fine plants. Address
A. SCHCLTHEIS, Ulgr., Box 78, College Point, I.I.
WHEN WBmWO MENTIOM THE n-AR'ST'S
ROSES
NICE STOCK FROM VA INCH POTS.
Per 1000 Per 100
PERLE $25.00 $2.80
SUNSET 25.00 2.80
BRIDE 22.50 2.50
MERIHET 22.50 2.50
GONTIER 22.50 2.50
HOSTE 22.50 2.50
niARECHAL NIEL. 25.00 2.80
LA FRANCE .... 24.00 2.75
White LA FRANCE 24.00 2.75
ALBANY 24.00 2.75
METEOR 22.50 2.50
WATTEVILLE . . . 22.50 2.50
SOUPERT 22.50 2.50
and all standard varieties in
HYBRIDS, TEAS, HIBKID TEAS,
CLUBBEES, POIYANTHAS, &c.
Strictlyour own selection, $20.00 a 1000;
|2.25 per 100. Same from 4 inch pots,
$6.00 per 100 Send in your lists for
prices. Terms Cash witli order.
CUT SMILAX, 10 cents per String-
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
k'%^/%^^%^^
WINTER FLOWERING ROSES
_ .. upht Iron, securing very Hgbt i
ivealber, Oelore uainw. by the exhaust steam J*
puuiped by steam, and everything to secure the
auilay
■ hou . _
t the least expense, has
_ ., „ clusively
conceded by all who have examined them to_be without question tbe "
ure In the United States, and wo oelieve, inconsequence ' '
for^upplyiiig strong yuuiig healthy - . ™.
Ereenhuuses devoted to i
stock
be model houses in every way.
AMERICAN BEAUTY.-The largest
I, throwmg up very strong
the lowest possible prices. These hou
Visitors are always welcome.
and the most vigorous growing by f
i fragrant
from the base of the plant, every shoot
'large8t"size. Oolor, deep rose. lu foliage and size of flower it
.« .. ^^ K^— "- Hardy class, and is similar to Magna Charta ur Gloire de Paris It
fragrant of Hardy roses, which, coupled with its vigor, large size and beautiful color. Ion- stems and
continuous bloom, places it at the head of Winter blooming roses. It requires skill and^favorableconditions
tofloweritinperfectlonj^but ^ . - ^ ._-_..^
i inch pots, $1U.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.
I Howered, uu other rose approaches it for beauty
MME. CAR0JL.1NE TESTOUT.-Tl
Qce the American Beauty, '
Chrysanthemum Show of
J the winner i
) attention than any
. . . Madison Square Garden ^
Lanibb Silver Cup for the best new seedling of ijJuropeati origin
!, and It was constantly surrounded by an admiring group through-
Hybrid Tea, with a decided though delicate tea fragrance. It Is a very
exhibited pn
„ ,^„^ ^ jr, throwing up heavy bottom shoots in profusion, and is also a remarKably free
bloomer for so large and flue a rose, producing scarcely any blind wood. In form it is very similar
i.jK'4. to La France, and in size much larger. In color it is simply unequalled among pink roses, being
Silver Cnp aiTarded us 1891 for oar exniou ^^ ^ wonderfully clear brilliant pink, of one solid tone, without shading of any kmd. It needs no
of ])Iet«0rl£08CH, for best 100 Ked Boses special treatment, and for a high-class rose of easy culture, it is certainly unequalled. Large
nf anv varietv roses that can be cut in the half-blown state, like Beauty, are becoming yearly more fashionable
^ ^ and the popular taste seems to be growing in this direction; we have needed a good pii
this demand, and belive that Mme. Testout will fill the blU. Mr. Ernst Asraus says: Thi
Hybrid Tea t"he French have ever sent out." Mr. W. W. Coles says: "I have grown many
' "-, have never seen one with so many good qualities
predictic
In that respect, i
a few years, that there are a thousand Testouta grown for every hundred La
) tell you that's
a alike enthusiastic ii
.J destined to win a high place and prove very profitable to the grower. First premium awarded i
Chrysanthemum Show, Fall, 1893. Price, 2M inch pots, $8.00 per 100 j §75.00 per 1000.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.— A new rose of Germauorigjn that is attracting a great deaj^ofattenllon^r
y,, promiaea to he of great value. In color it is midway between Bride and Mme. Hoste, a delicate cream" white. The buds are both
p larger and longer stemmed than thosnof Bride. The habit of the jolant Is singularly strong, vigorous an^d healthy ; the flower n
p deliciously fragrant. Wii
I Sif var?Sy!'° P?cef 2&^i"ncVpors". W-OVper "rddi " $75.00" per' lOOOV
^ BRIDESMAID.— (Originated by Frank L. Moore.) This is the rose we hnve-all been waiting for-<
; kinds of weather. Mermet has always been acknowledged as more nearly approaching perfection than i
^ tendency to lose color in dark weather. In the BriAzmxaid. we have It with this oue fault corrected.
form, habit of growth and freedom of bloom with its parent, and, unlike Waban, it never produces l^<w-;^..^v... ^'Zr"i.^\:"'^'"'':<'^"'~Cu^^.^^c
wide-awake growers about New York intend to discard Mermet and plant Bridesmaid in its place, the coming season and we believe results wm prove
their wisdom, aa its uniform good color causes it to bring a correspondingly uniform good price, and hence makes It much more profitable. The past
winter it baa brought fifty per cent, more than Mermet; when it is realized that it is fully as free of bloom, no more need be said on this point. We
won Mr^t Prize two successive days at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show, Fall of 1892, for this variety. Mr. T, J. Slaughter, who has
been a large and very successful grower of Mermet, voices the universal verdict when he says: ' It gives me great pleasure to give the Bnoesmaia my
hearty recommendation; from my experience with itthisyesiT I am convinceA it will supersede the Mermet entirely, owlr\g to \tahe^
market value. I Intend to give It all the room I can possibly spare. I think growers will go strong for it next year. 2J4m. pots WS per 100, »7Sperluuu.
METEOR.-The finest crimson rose for winter blooming ; very double and very dark velvety CFimson scarlet, its only fault being a tendencyt"
nd every good t
al-formed buds. Many c
t excelled ; a superb "v
.„ „ , ^_._ We grow this
3 Show, for the best twenty-flve blooms, also both first and
t New York, and are headquarters for this variety, ■"- ''""''
I Medal at tbe World's Columbian Expositii
1 Ctaicagro, for t
a very largely, ;
exhibit of this variety. 3J4
3e. Throws good stems, but
Silver Cnp ftwarded ns for Meteor RoseB, exhibt .un-xjbuit.-xue nn««i, ui.u^.uu .u»« .u. ...... ....^..m , .
ted at Madison Sqnare Garden, 1892, for best become black during the shortest days of winter, but when well
26 Bed Eoses of any variety. Silver Cup at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemur- "'- ■
blooms. We are recognized as having tbe best stock aboi
for our exhibit of Meteor at the New York Chrysanthemum Show, and alao a Brouze Medal at tl
inch pots. $6.00 per lOOj $55.00 per 1000.
SOUVENIR DE WOOTTOIS.-A very valuable scarlet-crimsom, much like Jacqueminot in size and color ; an easy variety to flower and has a delicious fragrauL^ „ii n,in„a ,.™=iHoron
frequently in cl ust era. in which case; by disbudding, the size of the flower is largely increased. The best crimson Winter-flowering rose at the present time *' for eeneval use all things considered,
2Ji inch pots. $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000.
MME. CUSIN, PERLE, MERMET, NIPHETOS and BRIDE, S5.00 per 100; S45.00 per 1000.
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G. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
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Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. Y.
John G. Esler Saddle Kiver, N.J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HONAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. LiTTLEjoHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokneb Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. Scott Milwaukee, Wis.
Eugene H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
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Books RECErvED
California Strawb
Catalogues Receivbj)
Changes in business
Chester County Carnation Society .
Coming Flower Shows
Correspondence :
Coal Consumption per 1.000 Square Feet of
Glass
Cut worm remedy
Decorations for June Weddings
Division of Entomology
Floral design patent, decision Eegahd-
Flowers, Hidden Dangers in ...
Foreign Notes
ORCHID Growers' Calendar ....
Outing at Oakdale, The
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Tulip, its culture and History (Illua.) 536,
NewT York.
This month of weddings has not, so far,
influenced the condition of the cut flower
market, which has again resumed that
quiet experienced prior to Decoration Day
calls. On account of the influx of outdoor
Jacqs., which can be bought from 15c. to
S5c. per 100, every other kind of stock has
to take a back seat, and small roses and
the common kinds of carnations are a
complete drug. Gotham's flower wearers
prefer a Jacq. every time, and that variety
is about the only corsage and bouttoniere
seen at present. American Beauty is still
coming in in good shape from Geo. Young,
of Clifton, who is sending them to John
Young, 53 W. 30th st. Toward the end of
the week there was quite a scarcity of
good flowers of that variety. John Young
is also receiving some elegant valley, as
good as we have seen in some time. He
will have a supply of this particular stock
all through the year. The carnation But-
tercup is arriving in flne condition now.
Frank D. Hunter, who is handling quite a
number of flowers of this variety, finds a
ready sale for them at $1 per hundred,
while other kinds goat from 50c. to 75c. Pseo-
nies still come in, the price is now from
25c. to 75c. a dozen, the white sorts bring-
ing the higher figure. Kalmia latifolia is
arriving in quantity.
Here and There.
Wm. F. Sheridan has gone to
Maine on a fishing excursion.
Several of the large dry goods houses in
this city are selling cut flowers.
At a meeting of the shareholders of the
Cut Flower Exchange, held on Saturday,
June 2, a dividend of ten per cent, was de-
clared.
J. Austin Shaw, of Brooklyn, has
closed bis New York store for the Summer
and contemplate;^ opening further down on
Broadway, about October 1.
T. H. Spaulding. of Orange, who has
been sick witn pneumonia for six weeks
past, is now, we are glad to state, so far
recovered aa to be about.
Mrs. P. B. Meissner, of Flatbush, who
has had a long spell of sickness, is also
now convalescent.
SANDER & Co., of St. Albans, will have
another sale of orchids in the auction
rooms of August Rolker & Sous, 205
Greenwich St., on Friday, June 15.
There will be a rose and strawberry
show in connection with the next meeting
of the Farmers' Club, in the American In-
stitute rooms, 111-115 W. 38th St., on Tues-
day afternoon, June 12. A very good exhi-
bition of all the very best new strawberries
is already insured, as well as roses, pssonies
and other seasonable flowers in great vari-
ety. Mr. E. G. Fowler will introduce the
discussion on strawberries and Mr. John
N. May is expected to speak on roses.
The smoker to be given the members of
the Florists' Club on Monday, June 11, by
Mr. John H. Taylor, promises to be one of
the best afl^airs of its kind. No expense is
being spared by the donor to accomplish
that end. The arrangements are being
looked after by Andy Hunter whose efforts
on previous similar occasions have ^iven
so complete satisfaction. Andy promises
plenty of everything. A large gathering
is anticipated and expected.
One of the most fashionable weddings of
the season was that of the daughter of ex-
Sfcretary Windom, which occurred Wed-
nesday, June 6. The decorations were ear-
ned out by J. H. Small & Sons, Broad-
way. Palms and asparagus were used in
the church decoration, the wedding bower
being composed of Kalmia latifolia in
flower. The house was elegantly decorated
with American Beauty and white and pink
varieties of pseonies. The bride's bouquet
was of lily of the valley and those of the
bridesmaids of Bridesmaid roses.
This firm makes a fine window display
of Coreopsis lanceolata and larkspurs.
They have been receiving from Washing-
ton for the past two weeks quantities of
white, pink and yellow water lilies, which
now retail at 15c. apiece.
State Law Kegarding; Shade Trees.
Frederick W. Kelset, Broadway,
was chairman of the committee which
framed the bill which has now become a
general public law of New Jersey, pro-
viding for the planting and care of shade
trees on the highways of the municipali-
ties of that state. The bill provides,
"That in all the municipalities of this
state there may be appointed, in the man-
ner hereinafter provided, a committee of
three freeholders, who. shall serve without
compensation, and who shall have the ex-
clusive and absolute control and power to
plant, set out, maintain, protect and care
for shade trees in any of the public high-
ways of their respective municipalities."
The cost of planting shall be borne by the
real estate in front of which the trees are
planted, and the cost of caring for the
trees by a general tax. This is the only I
general state law regarding shade trees in
this country. A few cities regulate the
care and planting of street trees by muni-
cipal ordinance.— iVational Nurseryman.
A Work-Easy Buckle.
An article that will prove a boon to
large shippers of cut flowers is a patent
strap buckle, the invention of F. L. Moore,
of Chatham, the well-known rose grower.
A lever attached to the strap on the buckle
end obviates all tugging; this lever is
pressed down between two metal loops,
through which the strap passes, locking
the lever. A child may manipulate it and
bind the boxes as firmly as a Sandow.
The Outing at Oakdale, L. I.
About one-sixth of the total membership
of the New York Florists' Club accepted
the invitation of Mr. W. Bayard Cutting
to'visit West Brook Farm at Oakdale,
L. I., on Tuesday, June 5, and but for the
gloomy, threatening aspect of the morning
that number would have been consider-
ably augmented. Those who were absent
missed a rich treat. The party was met at
Oakdale depot, h. I. Railroad, by Mr.
Alex. McLennan, the superintendent, and
driven to their destination in stages. The
driveway to the homestead runs through
a tract of woodland, and the ride along it
was most enjoyable, being rendered doubly
80 by the gorgeous clumps of rhododen-
drons in full bloom which appeared at in-
tervals, either bordering the walk or occu-
pying niches cleared in the forest.
A sumptuous lunch had been prepared
for the visitors, who were hospitably re-
ceived by Mrs. Bayard Cutting in the en-
forced absence of her worthy spouse. The
inner man satisfied. President O'Mara, in
one of his characteristic speeches, tendered
the hostess, through her superintendent,
the warmest thanks of the Club, and
voiced their high appreciation of the cour-
tesy extended. He referred to Mr. Cut-
ting's liberal horticultural spirit, and his
triumphs at horticultural contests. (The
table was graced by three handsome cups
filled with rhododendrons and Gontier
roses, these cups being prizes obtained by
Mr. Cutting's exhibits at different flower
shows.) Whenever called upon in connec-
tion with their exhibitions, that gentleman
has always responded most generously,
and his public- spirited display at the
World's Fair, was well-known to all. Mr.
O'Mara hoped the time was not far dis-
tant when the constitution of the New
York Florists' Club would be so broadened
that they might welcome such men as Mr.
Cutting and others who enjoyed the same
opportunities as he possessed, as members,
and who would be an honor to their as-
sociation.
A hum of approval greeted the presi-
dent's remarks. Mr. McLennan responded
in a few words and hoped the visit would
prove as pleasurable to the members as it
did to Mr. Cutting and his family.
The West Brook farm consists of 1,600
acres, and a large portion of it is devoted
to ornamental gardening, the work on
which only commenced five years ago, and
during that period a costly and rare as-
sortment of plants has been collected to-
gether. The soil is a sandy gravel, in
which but few things will grow at all, and
large areas have in consequence had to be
made. Especially is this the case in con-
nection with the rhododendron beds, the
preparation of one of which alone cost
something over S200. The ground for
these is excavated to a depth of three feet,
and soil suitable to their requirements has
been brought from various parts of Long
Island and placed therein.
Notwithstanding the drawbacks in this
direction, against which Mr. McLennan
has had to labor,every thing under his care is
in good shape, and in every direction were
seen the pleasing results of the owner's
horticultural enthusiasm.
The scene from the mansion is grand.
The house is situated on a slight elevation
commanding a full sweep of the great
South Bay, continually dotted with
marine craft, and whose waters form the
southern boundary of the expansive lawn
fronting the dwelling. No obstruction
appears on the lawn to mar the beauty of
the aquatic view. Belts of trees margin
the greensward to the right and to the
left, and occasionally was seen on either
side a lilac bush or a Ghent azalea stand-
ing alone, looking sadly disconsolate, and
apparently longing for a place in a mass of
its companions where it would show up to
better effect.
The visitors were taken in hand by
Superintendent McLennan and shown all
the points of interest. Along winding
paths intersecting the woodland, through
vine-covered bowers, across a rustic bridge
that spanned an inlet from the bay and
led up to a heath-thatched Summer house,
built of rustic material and furnished with
tables and chairs of that ilk on a small
island in full view of the bay, and again
into the open glade, they followed their
enthusiastic guide, each succeeding step
opening up new beauties. The herbaceous
garden aglow with magnificent collections
of Papaver orientale, aquilegias and lu-
pines, dahlias, pyrethrums, iris, pseoniea,
longifiorum lilies, etc., infiower, attracted
considerable attention. Some fine speci-
mens of fiowering shrubs, such as Wei-,
gelia rosea variegata, with rose colored '
blossoms and variegated foliage ; Viburn-
ums opulis and plicatum, a beautiful ;
syringa named S. Josiksea, with bluish-
purple, but scentless fiowers, were much [
admired. Conifers are largely repre-
sented, and perhaps the finest collection of ■
Japanese maples in the country is seen:
here._ Someof theforms areabout twofeetij ^
in height, and their stems are completelyli
hidden by the pendulous branches. Aj ■
magnificent effect has been produced by a
bank of Prunus Pissardii bordered at the
base by a row of Philadelphus coronariua :
aureus, the rich brown foliage of the one ^
strongly contrasting with the greenish! t
golden leaves of the other. Two or three|)
specimens of the variegated holly were ob-[! i
served ; the soil, however, does not seem to >
suit it, and it is not hardy here.
The rhododendrons were the chief center
of interest. Massed in groups of one color
the effect is very beautiful. The collection
has been reduced to a few of the more
choice varieties, among which are: Album
elegans, blush color, changing to white;
Lee's purple, one of the best of that shade;
Everestianum, rosy lilac, spotted and
fringed ; and Lady Armstrong, a beauti-
fully spotted pale rose. A bed of seedlings
and some of the newer kinds was also very
pretty; these had been wintered over in a
cellar. Among the best of the named
kinds were Mrs. F. B. Hayes, a blush, with
a deep purple eye, and Kate Waterer.
A batch of Papa Gontier, growing on a
bench in a violet pit, was giving splendid
results, and were wonders to some of the
rosarjans present. i
A large conservatory contains a grand
collection of tropical plants. It was not
entered, however.
The horticultural attractions having all
been viewed, the visitors were next shown
the enormous dairy and poultry farm, the
latter of which surrounds the peach or-
chard. In the former the magnificent
herd of Jersey cows was much admired,
and in the poultry houses the incubators
excited quite a good deal of interest. The
Smilax King was very much taken up with
the regal animal that ruled the piggery,
addressing him in royal parlance, which
seemed to be easily understood by his hog-
gish highness, and which was greatly ap-
preciated by the onlookers. At the dairy
the visitors were regaled with milk and—
other dairy products. Here a worthy
member began to ruminate, and among
his reminiscences was a similar occasion
in New Hampshire, where some one owned
a "forty-can cow," and where cans were
met with in appropriate places and their
contents produced similar soothingeffects.
The hour of departure having arrived the
party was driven to Bay Shore depot,
where, after giving three cheers and a
tiger for Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Cutting
and Mr. Alex. McLennan fortheirgenerous
hospitality, they boarded a homeward
bound train, highly delighted with the
day's outing.
Among those present were : President
O'Mara, Treasurer Weathered, Messrs.
May, Manda, Burns, Julius and Theodore
Roehrs, C. H. Allen, R Asmus, S. C.
Nash, I. Forsterraan, Chas. Zeller, Paul
and Henry Dailledouze, J, T. Lovett,
Archie Small, Koffman the Smilax King,
D. Ingram, Fraser, C. G. Weeber, H.
Kuenzel, Jones, J. Logan, G. T. N. Cot-
tam, Kretschmar Bros., F. Storm, F. Mil-
lang, G. W. Hillman, H. Rath, W. C.
Krick, E. Steffens, Everett, E. Leuley,
Gilson, Robt. McCullough and the Flor-
ists' Exchange man. A. W.
Toronto,
Rain and cold weather have spoiled the
plant trade the past three weeks, and sev-
eral of our growers have started to sell
their stock for anything offered, some of it
being sold for little over the price of the
pots. The continued wet has spoiled
much of the early planted stock. A few
warm bright days would get business go-
ing again. Plants that have been exposed ■
in stores and on the market look very
much the worse for wear, and there are
quantities of them in sight.
Cut flower trade has been dull also, with
the supply limited. Many roses comingin
show the signs of the dull weather. There
is a full supply of sweet peas and they are
very good. Outside lily of the valley has
been very plentiful this year, but is about
done now. There was a large stock of
lilac, iris, honeysuckles, and other hardy
flowers on the market last Saturday. It
was sold cheap and all disposed of. T. M.
The Klorist's Exchange.
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Baltimore.
The Market.
The coDdition of the plant trade
hasDOt materially changed ; the weather,
which has been so very uncertain until a
lew days ago, has helped keep back -the
buyers. A very good grower who sells his
stock in market told me the other day that
he had not experienced such a bad Spring
for many a year.
In the cut flower line the trade is fair,
for the June weddings that are occurring
weekly take lots of flowers. There is a
scarcity of red roses ; Meteor is not grown
around Baltimore to the extent that it
should be.
Notes.
John Cook reports fair sales of the
Maman Cochet rose.
A large shipment of Cape jasmine was
sent to this city from Texas, but they did
not sell. Judging from this shipment the
South is not liable to compete with the
flowers grown under glass.
Sam Feasts' Sons intend to put up more
glass this
Summer.
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Brooklrn.
School commencements, which are al-
ready begun here, coupled with a few June
weddings, have given a slight impetus to
business.
Chas. Krombach, 181 25th St., had the
decorations for the wedding of Judge
Pratt's daughter on Wednesday last ;
about 1,000 longiflorums and 1,000 daisies
were used.
Jas. Mallon & Sons, Fulton St., have
had several weddings this week. They
find that the outlays for such decorations
this year are reduced by two- thirds.
R. Jahn, Nostrand ave. , had several bas-
kets for the Packer Institute commence-
ment.
C. F. Dbattiel, 433 Fifth ave., reports
sales of plants slow. He is hampered by a
street corner peudler opposition in the
line of plants and by a leading dry goods
house oppo.'^ite, which undersells him in
seeds. In his rear conservatory is a fine
collection of geraniums, Cocos Weddeli-
ana and Ficus elastica.
A. P. CkAWFOKD has removed from 5th
ave. to 39th St. Ferry. He decorated Buf-
falo Bill's tent and also those of several
Indian chiefs connected with the "Wild
West Show" on Decoration Day.
Weir & Soks, Fulton st., report a good
trade in steamer baskets ; also in June
wedding decorations. They find a ready
sale for small baskets of verbenas in flower.
Very few cut flowers other than Jacq.
roses are coming in, and they are a drug.
J. AUSTIN Shaw, of 926 Fulton St., has
accepted the agency for the United States
and Canada of the firm of Louis Van
Houtte, P6re, one of the oldest, largest,
bulb and plant houses of Europe. Mr.
Shaw will continue his greenhouse busi-
ness and his retail floristbusiness as usual.
Montreal.
Market Notes.
Trade here continues very dull in-
deed ; even bedding plants are not selling
as briskly as in other years and prices are
lower by report. Cut flower trade is dead
except for a few designs for funerals. The
weather may have something to do with
business as it has been most unseasonable,
heavy rains and cold winds, with the ther
mometer down to 40 and below nearly
every night, has been the rule for the past
two weeks, checking all growth except in
the hardiest plants.
Club Notes.
The Gardeners and Florists' Club
committee are hard at work getting out
the schedule for the chrysanthemum show
and something unique is being prepared.
It is the intention to issue the schedule in
the form of reference book for amateurs on
the cultivation of the different varieties of
plants and flowers that will be on exhibi-
tion. This, it is thought, will secure quite
a few advertisements from florists and
local advertisers and so help to swell the
treasury funds. Papers on chrysanthe-
mums, roses, carnations, ferns, palms,
with hints for tbeir treatment in the
house, window gardening and bouse culti-
vation of bulbs, should make quite a neat
souvenir of the exhibition and help to in-
. terest the public in the Club's work.
The Club has decided to take a day off,
with the lady friends, wives and children,
and a boat has been chartered for a picnic
to Sherringham Park. As we have some
world-renowned weather prophets as mem-
bers, we shall have no trouble in fixing
upon a fine day.
I see by the last number of the EXCHANGE
that Baltimore has been discussing tne
difference between a florist and a gar-
dener." The subject came up once m our
Club and distinction made as follows : A
florist is one who grows and sells plants
for a living ; a gardener is one who grows
for another's pleasure or profit : an arna-
teur gardener is one who grows for nis
pleasure and not for his livelihood ; ana
one who sells flowers and plants but is not
a grower is an amateur florist. Several
other names were suggested for other
branches of the "divine profession,' buti
do not remember them now, as they haa
more of a local bearing than otherwise.
WALTER WILSHIRE.
Philadelphia.
Market Notes.
There has been a very lair amount
of business done the past week, that is,
tor the season. Several weddings and a
fair amount of funeral work have used up
the flowers fairly well. Roses are now
very weak, yet I have seen some good Mer-
met and Bride for this time of year.
American Beauty bring $1.50 to $3 a
dozen according to quality ; La France, Id
and $4 : Bride and Mermet, $4 and $5 ;
Perle and Niphetos, $3 ; the latter variety
is now in good demand; Jacq. from out-
side, $1.50; these are now nearly done;
L. Harrisii, $1 to $1.50 a dozen. There are
quite a good many of these now m the
market; Robert Craig has a house full
yet, and says they have paid him vvell.
These are from bulbs that were kept in
cold storage and planted late. Callas sell
at $1 a dozen ; valley, $5, good fowers
being scarce ; carnations, 75c. to *1, but
some ol the newer varieties command a
better price. Coreopsis is now coming m
bringing $1 ; pseonles are plentiful at Jl a
dozen; smilax, $15, good strings being
scarce ; Gardenias, $4 ; these are home
grown A shipment was received from
Texas last week, but the flowers were no
good, evidently too long on the way.
The uptown stores all report good trade
Decoration Day, nearly all being cleaned
out of salable stock. The growers ol bed-
ding plants mostly report good trade.
During the past two weeks sales m all
cases were above expectations.
Among Growers.
C. ElSELE is now working up quite
a stock of Souvenir de Malmaison carna-
tions, both the blush and pink sorts.
He has had this in view for some time be-
lieving that although it is not a free
bloomer, yet the quality of the flowers
amply repay, they being larger than other
carnations. He has been doing very fair
trade in plants, and is well repaid for his
advertisements in the EXCHANGE.
John. H. Claus has had good trade, his
houses being all nearly empty. He makes
quite a specialty of taking care of lawns
and yards and so works off quite a stock ot
plants. Carnations are all planted out
and look well.
Smith Bros, have done well with bed-
ding plants. They are great carnation
growers and their stock looks well for
next season. They also grow quite a lot
of Spring flowering plants and this past
season have done very well in them.
General News.
I am very sorry to report the death
of Otto Horn, Fifth and Butler sts.,
which occurred on Thursday, May 31,
after only a few days sickness. He had
been exposed to the weather and took cold
which turned to typhoid pneumonia. He
leaves a widow and three small children,
and I learn that it is a very sad case, and
deserving of sympathy. The business
carried on was groiying a few cut flowers
and bedding plants for cemetery work, his
place being near the Cathedral cemetery .
The hail storm of Monday last was
rather severe in the eastern section ol the
city. Feed. Hahman reports that they
were visited and about eight boxes of
glass will be required to patch up. The
Schuylkill valley caught the main part ol
the storm. At Valley Forge the green-
houses ot R. LAUTEEBAGH are completely
gutted In Norrlstown E. Metoalf lost
about 300 panes. Yeagee also caught it
badly, and I learn that the market gar-
deners are in bad shape, their crops being
ruined. Tomatoes and lima beans were
stripped of all foliage. This is the third
successive Monday that this section has
been visited by a hail storm.
Clnb Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Florists' Club was held on Tuesday
evening, Edwin Lonsdale presiding; there
was a good attendance of members.
C. B. Taylor, ol Germantowo, was
elected to membership, and Wm.C. Smith,
61st and Market sts., and Ed. I. O'Neal,
Second and Bristol sts., were nominated.
The various committees having the con-
vention in charge are making good pro-
gress, and all details will be well looked
after.
Samuel S. Pennock read an essay on the
"Needs ot the Cut Flower Commission
Business." It was an able paper and
treated really on the advantages ot the
business. The paper was listened to with
much attention. It will appear in the
next issue of this paper.
The subject ol essay chosen for next
meeting is "The Best Commercial Orchids
to Grow;" this has been assigned to Ed-
win Lonsdale, and a good paper is looked
lor. DAVID Rust.
St. Louis.
Some correspondents in commenting on
the large amount of mildew showing on
roses, seem to insinuate carelessness on
the part of the growers. This is an injus-
tice. Lay it to Congress, hard times, the
democrats or Coxey's army. These bodies
all have heavy responsibilities already and
won't feel the addition of this little load
nearly as bad as the poor sensitive rose
grower.
Now that the season is over, when we
ask the growers and dealers how their
business stands as compared to last year,
they say: "Well, we can't complain."
They do not mean that they have done as
well, but it seems nearly all have made
more than they expected. In most places
the plants are all gone, though at lower
prices.
John Steidle has bought a pretty place
on the Olive st. road in St. Louis county,
near Clayton, and will probably remove
there in about a year.
The exhibition committee ol the flower
show has preliminary premium lists
ready. They may be had from Secretary
E. Schray, 4101 Pennsylvania ave.
Shaw's Garden has done a liberal amount
of additional bedding this year with quite
pleasing and varied effects ol color and
form. Mr. Gurney is heart and soul in the
work and the results as they have already
shown themselves are indicativp ol the
careful study ol a well experienced and
developed taste. The much talked ol
plant house lor the Garden will prove
quite a disappointment to the many Iriends
of the Garden, who have appreciated the
disadvantages under which the gardeners
were laboring in trying to grow good
stock lor the beds and show houses. The
new building, from all present indications,
will offer scarcely any better practical
facilities than are now possessed.
Prof. Trelease left on Tuesday, the 5th,
for a four month's vacation to be spent
about the Azores. All wish him an en-
joyable trip. His family goes with him.
Prof. J. G. Smith, at present absent on a
trip to Australia, will take charge of the
Garden, on his return, during the absence
of Mr. 'Trelease.
The Gardens were open to the publiclast
Sunday, and over twenty thousand people
crowded into the gates between the hours
of 2 and 6 P.M. The bedding, though ex-
cellently developed lor this time ol the
year, seemed to be a source ol some disap-
pointment to the masses, who probably
came expecting a lull fledged flower show.
Robert Tesson has a fine batch ol
American Beauty and Bridesmaid in two-
inch pots, also larger stock already shifted
on lor his own planting. He has already
replanted a large proportion ol his benches.
J. C. Whitten has just returned Irom
the Arkansas State Horticultural Society
at Van Buren, and reports an interesting
meeting.
As stated before, it was a hard matter to
explain to customers the reason for the
advance in prices, and right here is a good
chance for the florists to learn a point or
two about low prices. When people can
buy roses for 25c. to 50c. a dozen they will
do so, but they will not as readily expend
$1 to $1 50 only a few days later. If prices
were kept up to 75c. to $1 regularly by
most of the florists there would be none of
the trouble ol making explanations. It is
the same thing with carnations. Last
week they were sold Irom 10c. to 15c. a
dozen, and lor Decoration Day, 35c. to 50c
Again the public kicked hard, and it would
seem that 25c. a dozen is as low as carna-
tions should sell at retail. Milwaukee
florists might give this matter their atten-
tion.
Plant sales were quite heavy, consider-
ing the weather, and business in that line
this year, while hardly as good as last,
was satisfactory. The weather has been a
deterriBg factor in the planting out work,
and now, the first ol June, finds us with
weather ol such a character as to make
bedding a problematical matter.
Archie Middlemass has finished the
geranium planting in the public parks
and squares, and will, as soon as the
weather permits, place the coleus in posi-
tion.
The funeral ol Valentine Blatz, as stated
before, was an event in the business.
Although " no flowers " was requested, it
is doubtful if five hundred dollars would
pay for the work represented there. C. B.
Whitnall had the decoration, which was
extensive. Nearly all the florists had
pieces there, the larger part of them being
furnished by Currie Bros., Post, and Ed-
lefsen & Scott. Had there been nothing
said regarding flowers, there is every likeli-
hood that the florists would have had
twice the work they had.
The PARIS Floral Company's new
wagon was put into service on May 30. It
is a flue appearing vehicle. W. S. S.
Charleston, S. C.
J. M. CoNNELLEY has removed into his
new store in Meeting street, near Calhoun.
A local paper thus speaks of it : "It is an
ornament to the street, a substantial im-
provement that Charleston may look upon
with pardonable pride."
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Milwaukee.
Decoration Day has come and gone, and
Milwaukee has pulled through all right,
with two very important exceptions : scar-
city of stock and elevation of prices. The
story here was probably repeated all over
the country. Cold, showery and, necessar-
ily, cloudy weather, bad its effect on the
amount of available stock and the prices.
To add trouble to this state of affairs, the
death of the millionaire brewer, Valentine
Blatz, occurred Sunday and the funeral
Wednesday, creating in itself a demand
for stock.
Wholesale prices ruled from $5 to $8 for
small roses, with a proportionate advance
lor Beauty. These figures did not deter
dealers Irom placing orders, which were
mostly filled, but then the quantity in
many instances was InsufllcieBt. Roses at
retail ranged Irom $1 to $2 lor common,
and it was a staggerer to the people who
had been buying them lor 25 to 50 cents not
a week belore.
With carnations the story was about the
same. Stock cost $1.50 to $2, and was re-
tailed from 30 to 50 cents. The supply was
not too plentiful, and on Wednesday sev-
eral dealers found themselves without any
stock, and the day's business just begin-
ning.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
; p. 535, col. 2, 3, 4.
J I dins' Muteriats, Etc.— Page 516, col. 3, J; p.
617, col. 1, 2, 3, i\ p. 650, col. 1, 2.
Bulb.4 null Kootw— Tltlepaiie^
i. 550, col. 1, 2, 3
1. 1. 2: p. 545, col. 3;
Calln— fage 512, col. 4.
Camellia— Pape 519, col. 4.
Cannii— Page 535, col. 2, 3. 4.
Cnvnation— Title patfc; p. 538. col. 1, 3. 4; p.
col. 3; p. 549, col. 4; p. 530. col. 4.
Prlery-PageMS col 1 , , ,. „
Cle
PloTlBtB'
Florlstn'
col. 3. 4;
col. 1. 2, i
Flower
.„ -Title Page; p. 543.
liettors— Page 612. col. 1. 2.
Miivplies— Page 642, cot. 1
p. 549. col. 1; p. 550.
as, Ete.-Tille
; p. 547, col. 1, 2,
Geranium— Page 642, col. 4; p. 519, col. 4.
p. 517,
etc., (for sale or to lease) Page
ce-PaueS'S. col. 3. 4.
t, Mbrnbs, Climbers, etc.— Page
aecticiil
■ Tubes- Page
Mushr
N ui-sei
Orcbiil
Page 549, col . 3.
eonsStocU— Page 53S, col. 1,3.4; p. 542,
i, col. 3.
Page 535, col. 3. 4.
Wtock— Page 615. col. 3,4.
Page 5.50, col. 4.
. .insy— Page 538. col. 1.3.
PbotnaraphM— Page 543. col. 4.
Refrieerators— Page5l3. col. 2.
|{oBe--Title page; p. 533. col. 3. 4; p. 539. col,
2 3. 4; P. 545, col. 3, 4; p. 549, col. 4: p. 550, col. 4.
Rustic Work— Page 543. col. 3, 4.
Sepdw- Title paste; p. 531, col. 1, 2, :l, 4; p. 535.
I, 3, 4;
■ ' Llers— Page 547. col. 1.
jinc Points— Page —
, Implements, etc-
547, col. 1; p. 519, col. 3.
. 639, col. 4; p. 549,
SmlU
col. 3. _.
Sprinkle
Stemi •
Tflplw _
__jall Fruit Plants, SecdK
etiT.-Page '531, col. 1, 2, 3; p, 515. ooj. 4.
•Page 638, col.
. lll.i
647. c.il. 1, :
Verbeuas-
AppuratuB.— Page 616. col. :
542
The K^.orist's Kxchange.
COMMENCEMENT
^^^ BASKETS.
We have a nice assortment of small, fancy handle baskets,
in light blue, pink, etc., at $1.50 per Dozen.
ALSO FtILL ASSORTMENT OF
WICKER NEST BASKETS
ranging in price from 35cts. to $1.50 per Nest.
Swiss Moss Baskets, ^^^ ^'^es. Oval Dishes,
Large High Handle Baskets.
WHEAT SHEAVES,
PAPER,
Manilla Tissue, White Wax.
DOVES.
TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS,
FDLL LINE
SUPPLIES
LETTERS -THE BOSTON
and KRIGK,
We carry them both.
CYCAS LEAVES,
Natural and Prepared.
CUT FLO"WER BOXES, in 4 sizes, shipped flat.
CUT FLO^WER VASES, in 4 sizes. Indurated
Fibre Ware
PLANT TUBS, in 4 sizes. The best and cheapest on
the market, now being used by nearly all the leading
florists in the country.
WIRE WORK,
We make it 25 per
cent, off our
List.
BULBS.
Cut Flowers
Mail, Telegraph, Telephone
orders receive prompt attention
Standard Flower
Pots.
Weatherspoon
Watering Pot.
WRITE US FOE CATALOGCB OP .
BULBS, SUPPLIES, WIRE WORK, Etc.
Also Cut Flower Price List.
ADDRESS ALL, MAIL TO BOX 87.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
MIL^WAUKEE, ^WIS.
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Cattleta Dowiana aujrea.— In this
beautiful Spring flowering variety we have
one of the most superb and distinct of the
genus ; it is much more floriferous than
the typical C. Dowiana, and quite as beau-
tiful. It comes from the C. Warscewiczii
section of the XJ. S. of Colombia, is not so
tall a grower, but otherwise resembles
that species very much, and requires the
same treatment. The flowers are large
and produced two or three on a spike ; the
sepals and petals vary from rich nankin to
buff yellow, and are often unged with
naagenta crimson: the lip is larger, well
expanded and rich velvety deep crimson,
penciled, especially in the throat, with
bright yellow. So far as color is concerned
this is a unique in the genus.
Ctpripedium X GRANDE is a gigantic
hybrid, between C. caudatum and Roezlii.
It is one of the older hybrids, but unques-
tionably the best of its color. The foliage
is two feet long and two and a half inches
broad, light green ; the flower spikes are
over two feet long, 3-6 flowered ; sepals,
four inches long, translucent, veined with
pale rufous- brown, the inferior one paler
and broader ; petals ribbon-like, 9 inches
long, drooping and twisted, rich vinous
brown; the central portion near the base is
pale green and the margin white ; lip 2^
inches long, pale green, tinted on the sides
and front with vinous brown, the infolded
lobes whitish green, spotted with green
and rufous-brown.
The plant does well in a mixture of
chopped peat fiber and sphagnum, with
liberal drainage. An intermediate tem-
perature suits it best.
Brides Fieldinqii.— This is one of the
best of the genus for cutting purposes and
blooms very freely. The foliage is ligu-
late, coriaceous and emarginate, 10 to 12
inches long. Tbe racemes or panicles are
axilliary, often two feet long, many flow-
ered. The flowers are pale pinkish rose,
deeper at the base of the triangular lip ;
the spur very short.
The plant does best in chopped sphag-
num with liberal drainage, pots or baskets
suiting them equally well.
Abides Savageanum is a bright colored
form of the A. odoratum section, with
strap shaped foliage a foot long. The
racemes are over a foot long crowded with
waxy flowers, each expanding about au
inch. The sepals and petals are white tip-
ped and tinted with bright magenta ; lip
bright magenta, excepting the apical por-
tion of the large spur which is pale green.
This species requires the same treatment
as that recommended for the preceding.
PHALiENOPSIS LUDDEMANNIANA is one oi
the easiest of the genus to cultivate and
blooms throughout the Spring and Sum-
mer months in any moderately warm tem-
perature. The flower scapes are 10-15
inches long, and continue blooming for a
long period. The flowers are two inches
across; the sepals and petals cream-whitf
barred with rufous-brown and tinted with
amethyst-crimson on the base; the promi-
nent front lobe of the lip keeled, oblong-
acute, tufted on the front with glandular
J hairs, and bright amethyst-crimson in
color. Basket culture suits it best with a
compost'of chopped sphagnum, and char-
coal or crocks ior drainage.
Dendrobium ochreatum. It is pleasant
to note the fact that this species is again
obtainable in the market at a reasonable
price, as it is one of the brightest of the
genus flowering at this period of the year.
It has until recently been quite rare in col-
lections, perhaps from the fact that it is
sometimes rather difficult to manage
where proper facilities are not at hand ; it
requires a warm, moist atmosphere with
copious syringing overhead in fine weather,
and comparatively little water at the
roots. Basket culture and a mixture of
chopped peat rhizoma, sphagnum and bits
of charcoal, will be found to suit it very
well.
The pseudo bulbs are subpendulous and
a foot long, The flowers are produced in
pairs from the nodes, with the foliage of
the maturing growths, and are over two
inches across ; they are waxy in texture.
The sepals and petals are rich golden yel-
low ; the velvety lip is also rich yellow
with an irregular umber-brown spot on
the center. Robert M. Grey.
Elliott's Dwarf Galla LITTLE GEM.
DAHLIA PLANTS
from i% inch pots, large flowering double.
Double Pompon and Cactus, labeled true to
name, in best variety, $1,76 a 100; $15.00 a 1000.
A. B. DATIS & SON, PurcellTille, Ta.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz.
" Oompacta, new, S3. 00 *^
" Vernon, 60c. a doz.; 84.00 a 100.
Snowdrop, 60o. " $4.00 "
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tiosa Sla., PHILi., PA.
, best varieties.
le, 2J^ i
Pri(
3.00
Geraniums, Bronze, nice plants 3.50
IMad. Salleroi, nice plants.... 2.0O
Double and single, m in. pots S.50
Begonias. mixed, many varieties.:iH ' 3.00
Alternaiithera,AureaNana,stocky plants 1.50
' " P. Miijor, stocky plants. . . 3 00
N. S. Griffith, Independence, Jackson Go.Mo.
Do You—-
Want GERANIUMS, fancy mixed,
FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPE FEVER-
VIEW, PARIS DAISY, from 4 in pots,
at 6c. each ? PANSIES, fi-SO per 100.
H. F. Littlefleld, Lake View.Worcester, Mass
Send for descriptive Illustrated Catalogue, with
copyright enKraving. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Hubsem Co^ Thas Griffin, Mgr., WfsihurySia.,LJ.
m. riORiDi \m\\\
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAIHINE, PI.A.
WHEN WBrriWG KZNTION THE FLOBIST'S
SPECIAL OFFER
undred GolJen Bedder, 3 in. pots, well branched,
2.00 p
rlOO.
ted, strong, bushy
_ _ per 1000.
FUCHSIAS— Eight good Borts, in bud and bloom,
from 3 in. pot8. $4.00 per 100.
CiEItANIUMS — Mostly scarlets, 4 m. pots,
$5.00 per 100.
W. P. BRINTON, CHRISTIANA, PA.
Little Falls, N. Y.
"Walter Bonfield is throwing out
some of his old stock and intends planting
Bridesmaid extensively ; it has done well
with him. He is using cannas largely in
the several beds about this charming
place. He experimented with a few last
season, and notwithstanding tbe exposed
situation, being nearly the highest point
along the Mohawk Valley, they did re-
markably well and were greatly admired.
W. M.
Good Stock Cheap.
Peiunlas, double white, purple and pink, 3 100
inch pots $3.00
Geraniums, double stocky, 3 inch pots 3.00
Verbenas 2.00
Salvia. 3 inch 3.00
Dracaena Indivisa, 3 feet, £3.00 per doz.
Colous, Golden Bedder, 2J inch 2.50
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Torkville, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGC
strong 2 in. leading Tar. per 1000 $20.
VINCA MAJOR, var., IJ^in. strong, $2.0(1 a 100
HELIOTROPE, 3 inch 2.60 "
ABUTII.ON ECLIPSE, 2 inch 3.60 "
liOPHOSPHBRItttJM, 2 inch 2.60 "
THOS, A. MoBETH, Springfield, Ohio.'
COLEUS.
30,000 Coleus, Verscliaflfeltii and Golden
Beilder (true) ; 10,000 Coleus, assorted in .W
varieties, fine plants, pot firown, ready now,
$20.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
C. F. FAIKFIEIiD, Florist,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
The KIvOkist's Exchanged.
543
Decorations for June Weddings.
June, the month of roses, means much
to the florist, for during this month wed-
dings are numerous and they are rarely
celebrated without floral decorations,
which, at this time of the year, cause very
little damage to plants and afford
greater possibilities for profits on account
of the cheapness of flowers.
In these days of active competition the
retailer who has a greenhouse in connec-
tion with his store, has a great advantage
over the man who has his store only, where
but a few of the very hardiest kinds of
plants can be kept for any length of time.
It has long been, and is more ao becom-
ing a habit for customers to get estimates
from many florists on desired decorations,
and it is almost always the case that the
florist who sends in a good description of
his proposed decoration gets the job.
Of recent years, partly owing to in-
creased competition, and partly to the
general desire for retrenchment the best
of customers have become precarious
about prices, and where thousands of dol-
lars were spent for decorations, hundreds
only are spent now, and the people want
the same kind of work done. This causes
greater inquiries into the adaptability of
cheaper material, which will not deterio-
rate from artistic effect.
June decorations can be done very
cheaply if the florist knows the effects that
can be obtained by woodland foliage, and
can get permission to use it by giving de-
scriptive ideas ; besides, It is very appro-
priate, economical and successful when
properly used. Of course, for weddings
there is always a demand for palms, which
are not at all within the reach of many re-
tailers ; even when palms are to be had,
the price of the job, in many instances,
will not pay for their transportation and
injury; in such cases woodland foliage is
doubly valuable.
In decorating a house for a June wed-
ding, it i^ customary to have the house
look as pretty as possible, and when the
floors are cleared of all unnecessary furni-
ture, the florist if he gets any price at all,
has a good opportunity for effective work.
The hall and stairway should receive par-
ticular attention, for first impressions
mean a good deal. The stair banister up
to the second or third floor can be made
beautiful by neatly attaching thereto
small, even branches of oak which has
pretty, glossy, green leaves at present.
From the bottom of the banister hang
the delicate sprays of Salix Babyloniea
(weeping willow) which will give a finish-
ing touch to the green panel of oak leaves.
Care should be taken to have no sticks
protruding on the stairway and the hand
rail should be clear on the inside. The hall
mirror can be framed with oak foliage or
sweet bay, and a graceful curtain of smilax,
with a cluster of large pseonies at the bot-
tom. The doorway leading to the parlors
can be made into an arcadic archway by
placing bunches of tamarix up the sides,
and branches of oak and willow at the top,
with a cluster of wild flowers in the center.
The tops of the parlor mirrors should be
made quite heavy with oak foliage, from
which suspend curtains of smilax or as-
paragus; the mantel should be banked
with ferns or flowers. Remember that
parlor mirrors are the mostdiflBcult things
to decorate, and should be made a point of
interest in the decorations ; the more elab-
orate we make them the more we can spare
in other quarters. It is often customary to
make curtains of roses instead of smilax,
or a rough, natural looking garland of
roses, which never fails to win praise. This
can be made by placing on one side of the
mirror a tali rose bush in a p'ot, stick into
the pot a leafless branch of tree, tie at top
to the mirror, cover the branch with rose
foliage, and then wire on any hybrid rose
of which you have the largest number, but
they must be all of the same kind. Have
a loose garland of the same rose droop over
the top of the mirror, reaching a little over
the other side. A similar branch can be
arranged on the top of the mantel below
the mirror, or a good contrasting rose of
another color can be used on the other
side ; this, if neatly done, makes a better
effect than the conventional forms of cur-
tain and placque ; nothing but roses and
their own foliage should be used in the
above arraneements.
Very few of the brides of to-day will tol-
erate the old time bells and church-like
canopy, which never had any beauty about
them. An arborof graceful palms is more
desirable ; this should always be arranged
at one of the end mirrors : woodland foli-
age can be used for a background ; then
the palms can be arranged on pedestals, so
as to form a complete arch. The outline
of the groups should be gracefully ar-
ranged and, if possible, colored foliage
plants introduced. At either side of the
archway, but at irregular heights, vases of
large roses can be arranged. If something
elaborate is wanted nothing can be so
beautiful as an arbor of roses ; this can be
made on the same principal as the above
mirror decoration, and should be created
as natural looking as possible. Plenty of
climbing roses can be had from the nur-
serymen, and with the.se a complete arbor
can be made on wire or bamboo or any rus-
tic frame work. Plantier roses can also be
had with plenty of foliage, and in the for-
mation of the arbor we should use only
white or a blush white rose. At the bot-
tom of the arbor we can arrange groups
and garlands of some deeo pink or Jacq.
roses, and the contrast will then be very
striking. Rose bushes in pots should be
used wherever possible to make the idea
appear as the work of nature.
Groups of palms placed in corners of the
room should also be arranged with mean-
ing ; if they form an arch over a settee they
will be all the more pleasing.
The doorways adjoining the rooms should
be lavishly trimmed with onk foliage at
the top and sweet bay or tamarix at the
sides; and if there is an alcove or prominent
corner anywhere, we can have a charming
nook there by making an arch with pur-
ple beech foliage.
In the room where the ceremony is to
take place roses are the only flowers that
should be used, and they should be ar-
ranged either in vases or garlands, tUe old
stiff placque or basket belongs to the
"bell age." Carnations, especially now
when they are 80 well grown, should pre-
dominate in the second ro3m, and pseo-
nies, etc., can be used to good effect in halls
and archways. Of course, in many cases
it is necessary to use mixed flowers in one
room ; when such is the case, the beauty of
each kind of flower should be allowed to
show itself by arranging them separately,
and, when possible, with their own folia-
age. Evergreens should not be used now
when it is possible to get other foliage,
because they are too melancholy looking,
and are permissible only in Winter or
early Spring decorations. And great care
should be exercised in the selection of
material because some emit a sickly odor
when in a warm room. I have found oak
to be the most beautiful and durable.
In rooms elaborately decorated with
plastic ornamentation, massive greenery
is out of place, delicate garlands and
wreaths of flowers to conform to the de-
signs used by the plastic artist, are more
suitable.
The proprietor of a fashionable meeting
place in the city, once made it a rule to
make the florist give one hundred dollars
as a bond for any damage that might be
done to his rooms during decorations, and
indeed some florists are very careless and
often disfigure walls by driving therein
unnecessary large naile, while double
headed tacks are all that is neces-sary.
Very light garlands can be held in place by
pins or gum lozenges; often a cluster of
roses so hung in some prominent place
gives more pleasure than an ill-arranged
basket.
Always make one or two principal fea-
tures of the decoration stand out promi-
nently. You can do so by massing the
flowers and placing them high enough for
all to see.
Church decorations afford good oppor-
tunities to use large palms and big showy
flowers that will show up from a distance.
If we can induce the customer to spend a
little money, an avenue of palms can be
arranged down thecenter aisle ; if the aisle
is covered with white or red crash, a few
contrasting roses can be scattered all the
way up to the altar. The altar rail can be
made pretty with white roses, while the
altar itself can be decorated with masses
of red pEBonies.
It is impossible in a short article to de-
scribe the possibilities in floral decorations.
Each case demands different treatment,
and the artist creates his design, as he
works his brain creates and his fingers
portray, when occasion demands it, what
can never be learned from stereotypical
designs.
Architectural study is a necessity to the
successful decorator, and the time will
soon come when the florist will have to
exercise more intelligence in his decora-
tions, for the people are becoming better
educated on art matters and will be less
satisfied with laurel roping and set de-
signs. J. IVEKA DONLAN.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
MaBnfactnrera of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circnlar.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4ih St, Philadelphia.
Seuil for Catalogue.
LAWN VASES
FOB CASH WITH OBDEB.
if 17x19 Sl.OO each.
With 19 inch Base 1.60 "
20x33 1.50 "
With 12 inoli base 3.25 "
Write for Price List of Standard
Flower Pots, etc.
The best Vaae In the market for the
money. The lowest prices for Pots.
HILPINGBR BROS.' POTTERY,
jrOBT EDWARD, N. X.
SNOW RUSTIC^
^wircco.
8 in. 10 in. 12 in.
$7.50 doz. $10 doz. $12 doz.
Send for List and Prices.
1S4 Bank Street,
W&TERBURY, CONN.
F.E. MCALLISTER
Special Agent,
2a Dey Street, N.Y.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By usins one of our binders, which ia
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
Exchange, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
TliB Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., H.Y.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE.
413 East 34th Street,
Near Long Island Ferry. NEW YORK.
I Special Lo'w Prices on Z
•RUSTIC baskets!
( S inch bowl S6.00 per doz. •
10 " " '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.v. 9!oO " J
12 " " 11.50 " •
# 13 " ■' 13.50 •' #
8 RUSTIC STANDS \
JUs incli high SO. 70 each. 5
xiso '* ** ','.'"'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. i!oo " S
S j We also quote lowest prices for Bulbs. #
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Long's Florists'
Photographs
DAN'L B. LONG, BUFFALO, N. Y.,
can be supplied by any of the
following agents :
N. F. McCAKTHT & CO., Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS., ■ - - Boston, Mass.
F. E. McAllister, - Ifew York city.
REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.,
New York City.
MARSCHUETZ & CO., - Pliila.,Pa.
H. BATERSDORFER & CO., PWla., Pa.
E. H. HDNT, 79 Lake St., Chicago, 111.
C. A. KtJEHN, 1122 Pine St.,
St. Lonis, Mo.
J. C. TAUGHAN, - - Chicago, 111.
T. F. KEENAN , 45 Lake St., Chicago, 111.
Priced Catalogue Free on Application.
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335 EAST ZW ST. NEW YORK.
THE BEST
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r'ois iFXjOieis'Ts
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544
The Klorist's Exchange.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
1 words), eapb
VOnNG I
■^ chee o
5 manaKement of flrst-clast
accustomed
best references, state terms, 0. A., "Florists' Sjx-
SITUATION wanted, in flower store, by younff
Dutchman, artist in weddin;.' decorations,
familiar with fui
CITUATION wanted liyyonnB man, aue 31. Enulisb,
'^ six years experience in all branches of treen-
house work, one year in florist line. Good eha
Pottslown, Pa.
! Mr. Williams, Hill School.
STOCK WANTED.
WANTED.
Two to four STBPHANOTIS FLOKTBIINDA,
ill 8 to 13 inch pots. State size iind price.
J. GEIST, [Vlelioue, Mnnu.
WANTED.
Sarracenia Drummondii by the 1000.
Also S. Flava varieties. State lowest
price. S. F. care Florist's Exchange
office, 170 Fulton Street, New York City.
WHEN WRITIHO WEHTIOW THE ftOHIST S EXCHANGE
HELP WANTED.
take full charge of
e aud retail business.
the practical pa:
where he will receive
much anci what la wai - .
active, and have had charge of similar pla^
Flant is moderoly ventilated, heated by self rati
low pressure sterna; Ave employes. Three roo
fuel and $15.00 a week; can have shares in
dress Albert Fueti
Evanston Av
TO LEASE.
GREENHOUSES TO RENT
At Moorestown, nurlinutoii Co.,
New Jei'sey, nine miles Inim
Pliiladelphiii on i-ailnmfl. Four
houses, 10.000 feet ol glass, two
boilers. Splendidopportunity. Ad-
dress
JOS. T. SULLIVAN, Moorestown, N. J.
WHEN WerriNG MENTION THE FLOB.ST S EXCHANGE
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO
LL. AHSWERS SOI-ICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Greenhouse Piping.
I wisli to heat my houses with hot water
under pressure. Am now using four-inch
cast-iron pipe, and wish to know if the
same can be used for returns under the
pressure system. If so, how many four-
inch returns would be sufficient for one
two-inch flow. L.
ANSWER.
In order to change your hot-water sys-
tem from the non-pressure to that of the
pressure, it will be necessary to do away
with the open or bottle expansion tanks,
and substitute a tank that can be closed
entirely, leaving a place for filling that can
be connected with the water service, pro-
viding a valve, so that the apparatus can
be filled. The tank should also be sup-
plied with a safety valve, so that when the
pressure rises above the amount needed it
will allow the steam to escape and prevent
any possible explosion or bursting of the
apparatus.
The boiler should be large enough to
heat more pipe than the house is supplied
with, otherwise it will not be possible to
raise the temperature to or above the boil-
ing point, which is desired in a pressure
system.
Do not try to make a two-inch pipe sup-
ply a four-inch, because it will never give
good results. The circulation in the small
pipe would be more or less rapid, accord-
ing to the amount of heat, while the circu-
lation in the large pipes would be very
sluggish and the temperature in them
would probably be anything but satisfac-
tory. A large pipe can supply smaller
ones, but it is not good practice to reverse
the rule. In dwelling or house heating a
two-inch pipe will take care of from 200 to
to 250 feet of radiation, but the conditions
are different in greenhouse heating. It
would be better to have some firm making
a business of greenhouse heating give you
the system you desire ; then you will have
what can be relied on.
Fred. T. Oakes.
Moles in the Garden.
Will some of your readers kindly state
the best method to get rid of moles in the
garden and oblige A Reader.
ANSWER.
The surest way is to set traps in their
runs. You will find a good trap adver-
tised in our colunans.
bizd of mine, but as I have sides and ends
and glass ventilating under gutter,^ I
figure out a great deal more radiating
surface than he does. C. W. Ward.
Queens, N. Y.
Hidden Dangers in Flowers.
"A very learned French specialist, M.
Joal," says the New York Sun, " has just
issued in Paris a treatise bearing the title
'Les Banger des Fleurs.' He writes most
profoundly of the chemical decomposition
of the atmosphere caused by the odors
given off by flowers, and the consequent
great increase of carbonic gas ; of the par-
tial asphyxia which results to human
beings breathing this vitiated air ; and of
the poisoning of the system caused by in-
haling the emanations of the essential oils
contained in flowers." He backs up his
assertions as to the subtle viciousness of
flowers by citing individual cases, espe-
cially those of operatic singers, where in
some instances the complete loss of voice
for a short period has resulted from the
smell sometimes of the rose, the violet, the
lilac, the pteony, the tuberose and the
Gardenia. The scientist, however, fails to
describe the constitutional make-up of the
parties who may be enumerated in the dif-
ferent categories. Evidently our whole-
sale men, who handle millions of the flow-
ers named, are among those who have
larynxes whose vocal cords and circoid
and thyroid cartilages resist the attacks of
voice-depriving perfumes.
GREENHOUSE GONSTROGTION.
A complete Manual on the Building, Heating,
Ventilating and Arrangement of Green-
houses, and the Construction of Hotbeds,
Frames and Plant Pits. By L. R. Taft,
Professor of Horticulture and Landscape
Gardening, Michigan Agricultural College.
Illustrated, 208 pp., 1 2nia., cloth, $1.50.
This is a thoroughly practical treatise on
an important subj ect. The author has made,
at the Michigan Experiment Station, a care-
ful, comparative test of the various methods
of building, glazing, ventilating and heating
greenhouses, with scientific accuracy, dur-
ing his fifteen years' experience in green-
house management. A careful study of the
methods employed by the leading flower
and vegetable growing estabUshments in
the larger American cities, personal inter-
views and correspondence with leading flor-
ists, gardeners and builders of greenhouses,
have strengthened the reliability of every
statement made in this valuable nandbook.
Greenhouses and conservatories, hntbeds
and cold frames, forcing houses and pits, all
receive full and detailed treatment. The
lucid descriptions of each topic and nS dia-
grams and illustrations, make every detail
clear to both the amateur and professional
gardener or florist. Many of the illustra-
tions are half-tone engravings from photo-
graphs of actual greenhouses and forcing
estabUshments. This treatise is the only
work published in America on greenhouse
construction by practical American methods
and for the actual needs of American horti-
culture, and fills a want that has long ex-
isted.
Address orders:
THE FLORflSTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Coal Consumption per i,ooo Square
Feet of Glass.
Editor Florists^ Exchange :
For the past 15 days we have had noth-
ing but rain, rain, rain, or cloudy weather.
During all this time we saw the face of Old
Sol but about four hours, which, of course,
has given us plenty of time for reading
and other pastimes, during which the
Florists' Exchange came in for a good
share — of reading, I miean. I found an
article, May 5, by Mr. C. W. Ward, in re-
lation to a furnace company being mulcted,
in which I was very much interested, and
am very glad that Mr. Laufer recovered at
least a part of his heavy losses. But with
a big B, is there not some mistake in
either the number of feet of glass (15,000)
heated, or in the quantity of coal con-
sumed (30 tons), with his new boiler ?
We are all experimenting with the heat-
ing problem, but if Mr. Laufer heated, for
say 150 days or from November to April 1,
15 000 square feet of glass to 50 degrees at
night with 30 tons of coal (3,000 pounds),
400 pounds per 24 hours or about 27 pounds
per 1,000 square feet, he has probably
solved the problem, and I and others in
the trade would be very thankful for any
information through the Florists' Ex-
change as to how it is done. J. A. F.
In reply to your inquiry of the 4th inst.,
I made an error in stating the amount of
glass that Laufer owns, as I find upon ex-
amination, the actual glass surface that
he has is somewhat less than 10,000 feet. I
had estimated his place at about half the
California Strawberries.
Among the most desirable new varieties
of strawberries now being cultivated on
the Pacific Coast, we may mention the
Hood River strawberry, Australian Crim-
son, Mexican and Dallas strawberry.
The Hood River strawberry is a variety
of great excellence ; it is an early and
abundant bearer, being earlier than
Michel's Early. The fruit can be picked
when white and can be shipped several
thousand miles and come out a beautiful
crimson color; it has lovely golden seeds
and makes a very attractive berry for
commercial purposes, as well as for home
use, besides having a superb fiower. This
variety of strawberry Is very extensively
cliltivated in Oregon, and is becoming one
of the standard sorts there.
The Australian Crimson strawberry was
introduced from Australia several years
ago ; it is a most wonderful berry in many
respects; it commences to bear in South-
ern California, sometimes as early as
January 1, but so early as this in Califor-
nia, they are overtaken by the rainy sea-
son ; however, good crops are harvested in
March, April, May, June and July. The
Australian strawberry is a most excellent
shipper; it is a very large berry, of a bril-
liant glowing crimson In color, and most
deliciously flavored ; the plants are very
large in size, with beautiful, heavy foli-
age. This variety of strawberry is very
extensively cultivated in Southern Cali-
fornia. On account of its earliness and
extreme lateness the Australian straw-
berry does best in a warm climate ; in cold
climates it will give but one crop, but per-
chance in this one crop it will give enor-
mous results.
The Mexican strawberry is a vigorous,
powerful grower, with dark green leaves
and a large staminate blos-^om ; the fruit
is oblong in shape, cherry red in color, and
possesses a splendid flavor ; the fruit at-
tains a very large size ; it is enormously
productive, being everbearing in Southern
California; it is a wonderful plant pro-
ducer, and a most magnificent variety of
strawberry; the Mexican strawberry is also
called the Ariyana Everbearing, and is ad-
vertised under that name.
The Dallas strawberry is a variety that
commands from 15 to 20 cents more per
crate than the ordinary variety, on account
of its fine appearance when marketed; it
is round in shape, very firm, and therefore
a splendid shipper; it is very rich and de-
licious in flavor, large in size, and very
early ; it gives a large second crop in the
Fall ; it is a tall grower, with large leaves
to protect the blossoms from the frosts
and Spring rains. It is being extensively
cultivated in California. It does not
propagate itself very rapidly.
S. L. Watkins.
Grizzly Flats, Cal.
Catalogues Received.
Geo. J. Griffin & Co.. London, Ont.
Illustrated Catalogue of Field, Garden and
Flower Seeds for 1894.
John Laing & Sons, Forest Hills, Lon-
don, England.— Catalogue of Tuberous
Begonias and Hardy Perennials, Alpine
and Border Plants.
St. Paul, Minn.
Decoration Day Items.
Florists have had a busy week.
Decoration Day trade in cut flowers was
beyond all expectations. Everything in
the shape of a flower sold. Roses retailed
readily at $1.50 per dozen and were hard to
get even at that figure. Quite a few ship-
ped in from Chicago were of very inferior
quality. Had it not been for snowballs,
an abundance of which were still in good
condition, many orders would have been
unfilled and many graves undecked.
At the cemeteries the decorations were
extensive, though not lavish. Nearly
every grave had something in the way of
cut flowers or plants, while a few wreaths
and crosses were seen.
Trade for the day was a surprise to all,
and proved that our city is not dead to the
floral trade. It also threw out a sugges-
tion, to be prepared another season with
cheap flowers, such as sweet peas, alys-
sum, mignonette, etc., as well as carna-
tions and roses. If the trade this year is a
forerunner of what we may expect, then
the brethren may look forward to May 30
as eagerly as they scan the calendar for
the Easter moon.
The plant trade continues good, though
it has fallen off somewhat since Decoration
Day. The most of the bedding out has
now been done, though some flne beds re-
main to be planted. The season is un-
usually early and will give the florists all
the more time to devote to chrysanthe-
mums and other Fall stock.
Carnations and violets are being planted
out by the florists. Judging from the
number put out they will be extensively
planted another Fall for Winter bloom-
ing.
One of the oldest florist's business in the
city, as well as one of the most lucrative,
is that of E. F. Lemke. Starting in a
small way many years ago, Mr. Lemke
has built up a fine trade. He is now ad-
ding four large houses to his plant on
University ave., and when completed he
will have one of the finest ranges of glass
in the city.
His specialty is roses, all the old and
tested varieties being raised. His store,
located ou W. 7th St., is connected with
another small greenhouse. His trade is
wholesale and retail.
While the East has been suffering with
floods, cloudy weather and other unfavor-
able climatic conditions, Minnesota has
been enjoying glorious sunshine, bright,
warm days — in fact, ideal weather. As a
consequence, stock is in flne condition.
The rose cut is abundant and fine, carna-
tions, though past their prime, are still
producing some fine blooms. Beauty is
about gone. Meteor and Kaiserin for
Summer bloomers seem to thrive well to-
gether, and are two magnificent roses,
being perfect in form arid coloring, borne
on stiff, erect stems, and bound to sell well
every time.
We learn that the city store of the War-
rendale Greenhouses will be discontinued
after the 15th, and that the houses are for
rent.
The houses of Fleischer & Son, on Mar-
shall ave., are being torn down. Whether
or not they will be rebuilt we have not
learned. They are conveniently situated
in the best residence section of the city,
and if properly managed a fine trade could
be established there.
J. S. Taplin, representing C. H. Jooaten,
New York, made us a call recently.
Veritas.
Ridgewood, N. J.
H. W. Hales, the longest established
florist here, has three houses, each 100 feet
long. These are heated by steam from a
50-horse power Delamater tubular boiler.
The boiler is set in a pit 10 ft. deep and is
built away from the walls of the boiler-
house on all sides, so that there is little if
any danger of flre.
With this construction Mr. Hales is will-
ing to take the risk himself rather than
pay the advanced insurance rates which
are asked this year. The steam is carried
by main supply pipe (4inch) to furthest
and highest end of the greenhouses, re-
turning through five l^inch pipes along
each side. Each of these small pipes has a
separate valve, so that the heat can be eas-
ily regulated. Hitcbings ventilating ap-
paratus is used.
The houses are stocked with miscellane-
ous plants. Mr. Hales is especially fond of
begonias, and has a large stock of the Rex
varieties ; one plant of Begonia metallica
is over seven feet high, and very full.
Trade is good, but not up to last year.
In addition to his florist business Mr.
Hales is the patentee of the Perfect Mole
Trap, which is very effective in extermi-
nating moles.
TThe^ Ktjorisx's Exchange.
545
Boston.
Bhododendron Show.
The possibilities of great display
for which our immense variety of Spring
flowers is noted, was exemplified at the
Rhododendron Show last week in Horti-
cultural Hall, which for two successive
days and evenings was open to the public
under the auspices of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society.
It is expected that improvements follow
the undertakings of professional Sorists as
well as of those who follow other channels
of industry as a natural course of events,
but the great gain in our latest exhibit ex-
ceeded all expectations and was a credit to
the exhibitors individuallyand collectively.
The exhibits were carefully and intelli-
gently grouped adding greatly to the at-
Cractiveness of the show. Each contribu-
tion seemed to contain its full quota of
blooms avoidine extremes in number with
good results. The number of exhibitors
was greater than in previous shows giving
keener and more spirited competition.
The flowers were of high grade and in per-
fect condition for which the favorable
weather just previous to the exhibition is
At the entrance to the hall W. Hunne-
well, of Wellesley, Mass., grouped a num-
ber of English foxglove plants.
T. D. Hatfield, gardener to H. H. Hunne-
well, Esq., placed 70 named varieties of
rhododendrons on the stage at the lower
end of the hall, conspicuous among them
being Countess of Morello, Mrs. H. S.
Hunnewell, Sappho, Ralph Saunders and
Sir Joseph Whitworth. This lot was re-
lieved in the rear by a row each of hardy
azaleas and herbaceous plants.
Jas.Comley, gardener to F.B.Hayes.Esq.,
sent an extensive exhibit of rhododen-
drons, hardy azaleas, pyrefchrums and her-
baceous plants. His best single specimen
was a magnificent truss of rhododendron
Lord Eversley, followiofi with Countess of
Normanton, Queen, Lady Armstrong,
Princess Mary of Cambridge, Frederick
Waterer and Marchioness of Lausdowne.
Jenny Lind and Versicolor were among
the best of his collection of hardy azaleas.
C. M. Atkinson, gardener to John L.
Gardner, Esq., exhibited rhododendrons
and German iris, the best of the former
being Lord John Russell, James Mcin-
tosh, Chancellor and Mrs. Wm. Williams ;
also a display of hardy pyrethrums of
superior grade.
Samuel J. Trepess, of Brookline, ex-
hibited a collection of rhododendrons
hardly second to any in the show, Alexan-
der Dancer and Album elegans being
prominently among the best of his contri-
bution.
W. C. Strong, of Waban, Mass., sent a
number of German iris, in which Black
Prince, Palustris and Butterfly excelled.
J. W. Manning, of Reading, Jackson
Dawson, of Bussey Institution, Moses T.
Stetson, of North Andover, C. M. Atkin-
son, gardener to John L. Gardner, Esq.,
Mrs. E. M. Gill, P. S. Davis, and W. H.
Cowing, of WestRoxbury, were also com-
petitors for German iris prizes.
Mrs. Mary T. Goddard and Robt. Man-
ning, of Salem, represented the clematis
display with several plates of seedling cut
blooms.
Lawrence Cotter, gardener to C. V.
Whitten, Esq., C. M. Atkinson, and Jas.
Comley, were the principle exhibitors of
hardy pyrethrums, Mr. Cotter's collection
being especially good.
The Misses C. M. Endicott and M. C.
Hewitt, of Canton, Mass.; M. Walsh, gar-
dener to J. S. Fay, Esq., of Woods Hole;
T. D. Hatfield, and George N. Grinnell, of
Holbrook, were competitors in the native
plant class. Sarracenia purpurea and
Calla palustris being prominent in the
collection of the first named exhibitors.
Jackson Dawson, of the Arnold Arbore-
tum, exhibited a collection of 30 types of
roses.
Mrs. A. A. Johnson, of Lumenburg, 20
bottles of laurels; E. Shephard & Son, of
Lowell, azaleas and rhododendrons. T. C.
Thurlow, azaleas and five varieties of Eng-
lish oak; the best of the former included
mollis and Remarquable, and the latter
was composed of Quercus concordia, Q.
pectinata, Q- Folisargentis, Q. Folis aureus,
and the purple leaf oak.
W. E. Coburn sent 20 bottles of_ show
pelargoniums and six plates of pansies.
W. H. Cowing's 24 varieties of hybrid
aquilegias attracted much attention.
wm. Nicholson, of South Framingham,
a vase each of Ada Byron and Nicholson
carnations; H. K. Southworth, a vase of
Buttercup ; Mesdames A. D. Wood and E.
M. Gill, a basket of cut flowers.
market Notes.
The market is well stocked with
cut flowers of all varieties. The recent
action of the'city authorities enforcing the
ordinance forbidding flower peddlers the
freedom of the downtown district is con*
sidered part of the cause of the great sur-
plus. This theory is contested by some
who maintain that trade will be benefited
in the end. F. W.
BufTalo.
Owing to the unseasonable weather prev-
alent for some time, out door floral de-
coration, for which this city is justly
famous, has scarcely begun. Here and
there an isolated vase or window box may
be seen, but it looks out of harmony with
the dismal surroundings. At time of
writing this (June 3), however, the outlook
is brighter and in a brief space the large
number of plant recefjtacles of nearly
every conceivable design will be duly
placed in their most effective situations.
A run through the several establish-
ments found the stock fully up to the
average, especially taking into considera-
tion the unfavorable conditions of late.
Imagine firing in June for such stock as
geraniums, etc. Small wonder roses are
mildewed. This is noticeable in the best
regulated houses.
Wm. Scott has a house planted March
37, with American Beauty, from which he
has commenced to cut a few blooms. The
plants look splendid. He says sweet peas
as experimented with by him were a failure.
Grown in rich soil on the ground it in-
duced plenty of haulm but no flowers,
Blanche Ferry, for instance, being 10 feet
high. He is convinced the proper method is
to starve the plants on benches, andintends
carrying this out in future. The experi
ment has been a costly one, but will be of
beneflt to himself and to the community
at large.
Chris Christensen has a house of fuch-
sias naturally grown without staking. It
is a picture and one which can be seen
here every year at this season.
J. H. Reestock has some fine tuberous
begonias and gloxinias. He contemplates
adding considerably to his houses on Elm-
wood ave.
E. J. Buxton is happy in that he has
orders to fill more vases, etc., than ever
before.
Mrs. D. S. NewlAnds, situate near the
City cemetery, has her hands full of orders
and with all others is praying for fine
weather.
W. Millet reports a good store season.
He is ever pleasant notwithstanding he is
a su flferer from acute rheumatism for which
he can get no relief. The latest addition
to his family of pets is a ringtailed mon-
key, taken to satisfy a debt, and which
affords amusement to his patrons, as well
as to himself.
D. B. Long has made several changes in
his store to meet the necessities of the
times, and has now an ideal shipping de-
partment. He reports a great scarcity of
stock, for which demand has of late been
good.
I noticed on Sunday the whole force of
car conductors, operating the Cold Springs
street railroad, were adorned with Beauty
roses, short stemmed, of course, and found
flowers were furnished by Wm. Scott,
who, by so doing, is unconsciously, perhaps,
largely advertising the business, the men's
smart and attractive appearance speaking
for itself. I understand this is of frequent
occurrence. W. M.
Cut Flower Trade.
The wet weather so generally pre-
vailing has had effect of shortening the
supply of flowers to an extent greater than
it depressed business, which has kept up
well for the time of year. These conditions
existed to such extent for the past ten
days as to make the scarcity of flowers
most noticeable of any time during this
season. A few bright days will no doubt
again change these circumstances. The
bedding plant growers, though not really
blue, are hardly what might be called en-
thusiastic, as the continuing rain had
practically put a stop to planting out, and
also dampening the ardor of customers in
placing orders. A hurried call on a few of
tbem showed some benches emptied, and
a record of recent busineE>s of average
amount. Such is not the rule, however,
and calls from many regular plant buying
customers are still fondly hoped. Cutting
of prices has not been noticed to any ex-
tent, and it is believed that seasonable
weather will fully mend matters.
Owing to financial embarrassments,
Adams & Nolan made a general assign -
■^nent on Tuesday, June 5. Those in a posi-
tion to judge believe their troubles are light,
and will soon be adjusted satisfactorily.
Vibl.
Valley Forge, Pa.
A hailstorm this week damaged glass
and plants belonging to R. Lauterbach to
the extent of $2,000.
Books Received.
Leitneria Flobidana, by Professor
Trelease, illustrated. A treati.'ie printed
in advance from the sixth annual report
of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Gardens and the Landscape Archi-
tect. Gray & Blaidsell, Boston, Mass.
An illustrated monograph issued by above
firm in the interest of artistic grounds and
their harmonious treatment. It trases the
evolution of landscape gardening, briefly
describiuEr the various styles, ancient and
modern.
Per 100
Siuilax, novr read y, 3 in. pots $3.00
Geraniums and large busby fucbsias,
i in. pots 6.00
Viiicaa, 3 in. pots 5.011
Pelargoniums, 3nnd 4in. pots..$4.00iiMd 7.00
Double Ivy Leaved Geraniums, Sin.p'ts 5.00
Antliemis Coronavia, Sand 3 in., $3.00and 4.00
Petunias, siugle, 3 in. pots 2.00
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
Good - Plants - Cheap.
100
COI-EUS, fine assortment $1.50
SAI.VIA SPI.ENDENS S.OO
ALTEBNANTHEBAS, 3 sorts yellow
and pink 1.00
DAHLIAS, green plants, 20 sorts 5.00
or will e.-cchange for good sorts of TEA BOSES.
CHAS. N. WOODRUFF, Macon, Ga.
Send in contract ordei's for fall delivery.
New Mammoth Perfeetion Cosmos, Erlinda,
white ; Boseta, pink, both sorts and mixed.
New Giant Calliopsls, Golden Glory.
New Ipomoea, Heavenlj' Blue.
Sweet Peas, named and mixed, Eckford'sstx-ain
Smilax, Cobea Scandens, L.aTge Flowering
Caunas, Mammoth Verbena, New Dwarf
Tom Tliuinh Nasturtiums, Cuttings of
Geraniums, all classes, Choice Pelargon-
iums, Pine Hybrid Cacti, Amaryllis
Bulbs. Send for trade list to
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,
Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 3 varieties,
hlush and red, home f>:rown, fine young plants,
$2.00 perdoz.; $12.00 per 100.
Marguerite Carnations, seedlings, $1.50
per 100.
Grenadine Carnations, seedlings, $2 a 100
Clematis flanunula, 3 inch pots, 75 cts.
per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Clematis, large flowering varieties from 3
inch pots, $1.50 perdoz.
Dracaena indivisa, 4in. pots, $1.50 adoz.
Eclieveria secunda glauca, $3.00 a 100.
Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, trans-
planted, in quantity, of the six varieties: Ivory,
vVidener, Advance, Canning, Gloriosum, Diana,
$2.00 per 100-
Anthericum picturatum, 4 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Coleus, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii,
$2.00 per 100.
Alternantheras Paronychioides, (best red)
Aureanana. Rosea nana. Versicolor. $2 a 100.
Achyranthes, Lindenii and Versicolor, $2
per 100.
Spireea variegata, $3.00 per 100.
Address Letters :
G. EISELE, ( Ith and Jefferson Sts. Phila. Pa
CELERY PLANTS. g'o'lii^^'J^r
Pnschal, Now Rose and Boston IVInrket'.
Nice for transplanting, 1000, »1.25; 10 000. $10.00.
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per 1000. X
i PETER J. SGHUUR, Kalamazoo, Mich *
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CELERY
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE
S EXCHANGE
2,000,000
CABBAGE AND CELERY PLANTS,
CABBAGE— Late Flat Dutch, Drumhead,
$1.61) pur 10(10, In lots of ,5,000 and over,
$1.00 per 1000.
CELERY — White Plume. Golden Self
Blanching:, Faechal, $1.50 per 1000.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Grissinger, Pa.
THE Fl-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
PEACH SEEDLINGS.
Can yet do 200,000 of these from seed
beds. Packed in liffht shallow boxes
with moss, and forwarded by Ex-
press for transplanting?.
Price, $1.00 per 1000.
Address,
ALEX. PITH,EI>f,
MILFORD NURSERIES, MIKord, Del.
V#HEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CABBAGE PLANTS.
Extra fine plants of best varieties. 600
ia basket, $1.00; 1000, $1.50. 5000 and
over at $1.00 per 1000. We grow for the
trade in immeuse quantities tie in
bunches convenient for retailing, and
pack to carry safely.
TILLINGHAST BROS., La Plume, Pa.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
CABBAGE— Plat Dntch, Perfection Dmmhead,
and Drnmliead Savoy, $1 .00 per 1000 ; |14.00 per 5000 ;
*r.50 per 10,000.
EGG PLANT— N. Y. Imp. from 3 to 5 in. high,
*1.00 per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
TOMATO— Livingston's Stone, Perfection and
Favorite, $1.00 per 1000; spl.OOperSOOO; $7.50 per 10,000.
SWEET POTATO— YeUow Nansomond, $1.00
per 1000 ; $0.00 per 10,000. Terms cash. Plants all
healthy and stoat. Address
E.C. HARCADiNE, Felton, Delaware'
CELERY PLANTS.
HENDERSON'S PINK PLUME.
The finest Celery ever introduced. Plants
ready June 1st, at ©4.00 per 1000.
WHITE PLUME.
I again have an immense stock of this stan-
dard variety, well rooted plants, ready now,
at $3.00 per 1000.
PRIZETAKER ONION PLANTS.
Something- new. Try them. Nice stocky
plants, $1.00 per 1000.
TOMATO PLANTS
Extra large plants of Ignotum and Dwarf
Champion, from 4 in. pots, twice transplanted,
at 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Just the thing
for extra early tomatoes.
Also plants of Ignotum, Dwarf Champion
Buckeye Stnte, Liv''s Beauty and Liv's Stone;
once transplanted, at 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Terras cash with order. Samples mailed free
CM. GROSSMAN, - Wolcottville, Ind.
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J "Wholesale Nurserymen and Florists, ^
A Can show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Sbruba, Boses as can be 2
^ fininu in the U". S. We grow 3 million Eoses and million of plants annually. Trade list
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NURSERY,
SIEBRECHT&WADLEY,
NEWROCHELLE,
New York,
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$1.50 and $2.00 a pair.
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana
$25.00 boxes.
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i:*HEJ F^LORIST'S EXCHAMOa.
Cincinnati.
Decoration Day News.
Decoration Day opened rather
cloudy, and by 10 A. M. was raining, never-
theless people turned out and Spring
Grove cemetery looked like a flovrer gar;
den. The committee from the Cincinnati
Florists' Society, attended to their duties
well, and "Mrs. Holroyd's" grave was the
handsomest decoration in the cemetery
and reflects great credit on the oommittee_.
Flower.", as was expected, indoor grown
especially, were very pcarce and the de-
mand great ; the commission dealers being
utterly unable to fill half their orders.
The retail dealers lost considerable by
being unable to secure flowers.
About the only flowers in the market
are Perle, a few poor Bride and Mermet,
lily of the valley, sweet peas and carna-
tions.
Around Town,
JCTLBS B AEK showed us a very handsome
bridal bouquet composed of one hundred
and fifty lily of the valley, edged with
Adiantum Farleyense, the same tied with
thirty yards of baby ribbon. It was cer-
tainly a beauty. Mr. Baer tells us he re-
ceives $25 for this kind of a bouquet.
Pond lilies and Cape jasmines have
made their appearance in this market.
Quite a number of our growers are com-
plaininK bitterly regardins cut worms.
One partytells us that outot five thousand
carnations planted in the fleld only eleven
hundred remains ; and if the cold weather
holds on he will lose all.
Thomas Jackson, of Covington, says he
will build three new greenhouses, short
'span, for carnations.
Mrs. Rose, widow of the late John Rose,
with her children, has sailed for her home
in Scotland.
R. H. Wakdee, superintendent of our
city parks, is busy planting flower beds,
composed principally of cannas and gera-
niums: building terraces and otherwise
beautifying the parks.
B. P. Ckitchell, the well known florist,
cor. Elm and 4th sts , made an assignment
May 31 to Attorney Charles B. Brown.
Mr Critchell has been in business in this
city for 25 years. His failure is due to the
fact that business has been decreasing for
the last eight years Assets, ten thousand ;
liabilities the same. The preferences are
as follows: Second National Bank, $1,200 ;
W E Critchell, $2,000; Rudolph Kley-
balte, $1,000 ; W. L. Hunt, $100, and H. L.
Sunderbruch, J208. Mr. Critchell is prob-
ably the best known florist in our city, and
was supposed to be doing a good business.
We trust he will be able to pull through
all right.
L. H. Ktbk & Co. report two large wed-
ding decorations for next week.
A cablegram from Albert McCuUough
announces his safe arrival in London.
E. G. GiLLETT.
Pittsburg.
Uemoriiil Day Notes.
Decoration Day is past and trade in
plants and flowers on the whole was not up
to the average of other years. Considering
the state of the weather and the dull times,
the florists have not much cause to com-
plain and still hope to sell quite a lot of
stock yet for a few weeks at least, but at
lower prices.
The plant trade before Decoration Day
was quite brisk, but cut flowers did not
sell so well as was expected and lots of
stock was left unsold. Trade on Decora-
tion Day did not amount to much, for it
rained all day and most of the florists
closed up shop.
We are now at the close of the third week
of rainy weather, it having come every
day with but two exceptions during that
time, and just in the busiest part of the
plant season. A good many plants, partic-
ularly soft ones which were set out early
In the season, are sufiEering and it will re-
quire some weeks of fine weather to liven
them up. Several of our growers are stuck
on alteroantberas this season, as thou-
sands of them are yet unsold and no de-
mand at all ; the last few years they sold
remarkably well.
It is becoming more difilcultfor a grower
to decide what to grow to meet the de-
mands of the season. Geraniums are used
more this year for bedding purposes, and
the dwarf cannas, which are plentiful, are
becoming more popular, as the price is
reasonable ; a bed of cannas does not cost
much more than other plants and is very
effective.
I neglected to mention that at the last
Club meeting a vote of thanks was ten-
dered the American Florist Co. for a copy
of the new florist directory which was pre-
sented to the Club.
The name of the new member enrolled at
ast meeting was Thomas Lester, who is
employed at the Schenley Park conserva-
tories.
W. C. Beckert, seedsman, of Federal st. ,
Allegheny, has moved to his new store
where he has now much better facilities to
handle his trade, having almost double the
floor space. Mr. Beckert is very well
satisfied with the seed trade this season,
claiming that it has been better than last
year. A good deal of seed had to be re-
sown this year, first sowings rotted in the
ground and caused a good deal of trouble
to the vegetable gardeners.
We had a nice little hail storm again
last week; the stones were small, but
of solid ice, which came down thick enough
to cover the ground ; it lasted over night
as the weather was cool.
B. C. Reineman.
Albany, N. Y.
J. Dingwall reports a most satisfac-
tory business during Decoration Day, one
of the best he ever had. Among other
stock he disposed of 10,000 pansies during
the few days previous.
Apropos of pansies, J. MURNANE in-
formed me he has had some, the blooms of
which would lodge inside the rim of a four-
inch pot. It was raining hard when he
said this.
L. Menand's establishmentis in keeping
with its precise veteran owner. Among
the fine conifers I noticed Abies glauca,
Piceas pinsapo and Nordmanniana, Biota
aurea. In Howering shrubs the beautiful
Paul's double crimson thorn which is sel-
dom seen here, but common in England
It is very free fiowering and highly fra-
grant, makes a fine specimen grown in
either standard, half standard or bush
form ; Virgilia lutea, a pretty shrub, pro-
ducing a profusion of yellow flowers after
the manner of the wistaria ; a choice col-
lection of Japanese maples, which are
plunged out in pots during the mild sea-
son, attract much notice.
A new iron Hitching's greenhouse frame
50 X 13 feet, has been built to shelter palms
and similar plants during the Sum-
mer. Two stretches of canvas upon rollers
cover the whole and they can be easily
manipulated. The structure being per-
manent, may be used for a variety of pur-
poses and supplies a need felt by many
whose decorative stock requires that re-
cuperation which cannot be afforded under
glass.
Thos. Davidson had a fine batch of
stock ready for Decoration Day, but the
bad weather killed sales.
Etkes & GOLDRING are busy, but have
been dull for a while, as have also WHIT-
TLE Bros.
Fred. Goldring is cutting some grand
gladiolus. He is raising quite a few ferns,
the demand for which is large.
W. MOTT.
Utica, N. Y.
Peter Crowe has retired from active
service as it were, turned over his flour-
ishing concern to his son, whom we wish a
continuation of the success which has at-
tended the founder. He reports an excel-
lent season. Several new hou.ses are in
course of erection, one 140x18 for Beauty,
one same size for carnations, one 140x10,
one 90x10 for violets, which never fail
here.
ChAS. F. Seitzek Is complaining very
sadly. The continuous rainy weather has
seriously affected Spring business here as
well as elsewhere. 1 do not think I have
seen a finer assortment of geraniums than
is here grown ; too bad they should hang
fire. W. M.
Rochester, N. Y.
Jas. B. Kellbe has a fine plant of
Swainsonia galegifolia rubra, which he
brought with him on his return from Ger-
many some three years since. This
variety is even a freer bloomer than alba,
which is becoming so deservedly popular.
A stock is being worked up and will
doubtless be placed on the market at some
future time. The two varieties should be
extensively grown for funeral or bouquet
work. W. MOTT.
Worcester, Mass.
Geo. H. Chapple, employed by Wm. H.
Johnson, fell dead in one of the green-
houses on Tuesday, May 29. Apoplexy
caused his death.
Foreign Notes.
Traveling Greenhouses.— In the issue
of May 26 the London Oardenlng World
gives illustrations of the side and end
views of a " traveling greenhouse," the in-
vention of Mr. Pickering, a retired engi-
neer and surveyor. In the description ac-
companying the views the journal says :
" The houses are amply ventilated top and
bottom, and are easily moved along the
light iron rails laid tramway fashion at-
tached to wooden plates resting on verti-
cal posts driven into the ground ; they are
made in sections of uniform size with in-
terchangeable parts, are easily fixed and
taken down." It adds that the houses are
"no mere toys,but of real practical utility,
especially in relation to commercial horti-
culture, and therefore specially worthy of
the attention and consideration of all en-
gaged in the cultivation of market pro-
ducts." This system of houses is shortly
to be introduced by the Horticultural
Traveling Structures Co., Nos. 2 and 8
Whitest., Moorgate St., London, B. C. The
inventors claim that these houses may be
used for vines, tomatoes, chrysanthe-
mums, roses, strawberries and fruit trees
generally, provided the crops are planted
in regular order between the rails on
which the house runs. Some of the struc
tures are heated, the hot water pipes being
suspended from the woodwork. The
boiler and such like necessaries are also
moved from place to place on same rails as
the greenhouse structures.
Green Chrtsanthemums.— A corre-
spondent of London Garden refers to two
varieties of green chrysanthemums cata-
logued by a Japanese firm. One of them
is called Green Emerald, and is said to
have medium sized incurved florets of a
similar shade to Florence Davis, but with-
out any white tinge appearing. The other
bears the name of Yellowish Emerald ; it
is of a green body color shaded with yel-
low, the petals being closer and the gen-
eral outline of the bloom of a more globu-
lar form than in the first mentioned.
U. S. Division of Entomology.
The vacancy created by the promotion of
Mr. L. O. Howard, as Entomologist, suc-
cessor to Dr. Riley, has been filled by the
appointment as first assistant of Mr. C. L.
Marlatt, of Kansas. Mr. Marlatt was
graduated from the Kansas Agricultural
College, B. Sc. in 1884, and in 1886 received
the decree of M. Sc. for special work in
entomology. He served for two years
thereafter as assistant in the department
of horticulture of the Kansas Experiment
Station in charge of the entomological
work. In 1889 Mr. Marlatt was appointed
assistant in the Division of Entomology in
the Deparment of Agriculture. He is a
member of various scientific societies and
is now Secretary of the Entomological
Club of the American Association for the
Advancement.of Science,and vice-president
of the Entomological Society of Washing-
ton, and was for a number of years Secre-
tary of the latter society.
Waste Caused by Incrusted Boilers.
The extent of this waste, says the Man-
ufacturer and Builder, is hardly appreci-
ated at its true value even by well-informed
steam users, and it may prove a surprise
to many of them to learn that a scale of
only one-sixteenth of an inch in thickness
will interpose so much heat insulation be-
tween iron and water as to require 12 per
cent, more fuel than when the boiler is
clean ; and that a J inch scale will require
the expenditure of more than double the
amount of fuel to perform the same duty
as a boiler with clean shell and tubes.
Cut Worm Remedy.
For the depredations of the cut worm
mixing one heaping teaspoonful of Paris
green, with one half peck of coarse wheat
bran Cdry), and at evening applying a
small quantity by the side of plants to be
protected, will be found a certain and
prompt remedy. The bran need not be
put on the plant, consequently there is no
danger of burning. The worms will leave
the plant to eat the bran, and a single ap-
plication will destroy all. Additional ap-
plications may have to be made if new
broods hatch.— Florida Agriculturist.
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES
HOT BEDS ANO FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
'\'S:ii!J^.ZSJl^.''' L. HARRIS & SON,««B^/.|^l^ir.i-.SJsr-
GLASS
RITING MENTION 1
IIST'SEXCHA
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FOUKDED ISaU,
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SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS C
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenliouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc.
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence invited.
Satisfaction
Mention paper.
Saratoga, N. Y.
T. J. TOTTEN reports a backward sea-
son. He is planting immense quantities
of cannas this year, the grounds about
the race track consuming several thou-
sands. He has added a three-quarter span
house, 75x18 feet, for Beauty, which does
first-rate with him. He finds hardwood
ashes more beneficial than ground bone
for all the roses. W. M.
Mobile, Ala.
A chrysanthemum show will be held
here from November 23 to 25 inclusive.
Premiums aggregating $150 are to be of-
fered. No entrance fee will be charged
exhibitors, and this, it is thought, will se-
cure a large display.
THOS. W.WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural trGhitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
Seud for catalog-ue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
FRANCIS' CORRUGATED HOLD FAST GIA2IIIG POINTS,
PATENT APPLIED
Surpass All Others yet Introduced in t
market for Glazing: Greenhouses
and Hot-bed Sasbes.
Made from brass, it never rusts. The hook n>
the end holds it firmly in position. Can be ui
either right or left, only one size needed,
special tools required, any screwdriver -will do
the work, easily driven in. Sliding- of glass
impossible, no natural force will remove it.
Letter C shows the point as it is made; letter D,
how to bend it over; letters A and B, when in
position. Directionsoneacbbox. Manufactured
by the Novelty Paint Works. Price, 50 Cents
per bo.v of 1000 Points. Can be sent by mail for
13 cents in addition.
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMIlfe POINTS.
See advertisement In last iBsne,
Z DE FOREST ELY & CO., Philadelphia. PETER HENDERSON & CO., New York.
A ROLKBR & SONS, - - - New Yorlc. E. E. MoAttlSTER, - - - New York.
WM. ELtlOTT & SONS, - - - New York. WEEEEB & DON, - - - - New York.
Oeneral Agent for America aud Europe:
HERMANN ROLKER, Room 3, 218 Fulton'.St., N. Y. City.
I
^Hte Klorist's Exchanoe,
547
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL IRGHITECTS INO BUILOERS.
Steam and ^ot 'Water Heatings Engineers.
Flans and Estimates furnished on application
FRONT VIEW OF A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.
kentibn paper. Send four cents postage tor illustrated catalogue.
LdRD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington-on-Hudsoiii N. Y*
GREEimOOSE HEITING IIID HNTIUTING,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
pitching^ ^Cfo
tSTABILISHE^ 1844.
NEW YORH.
23S Mercer Street,
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FIVE PATTERM^ OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Baisin^ Apparatus.
Rosfehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Uoii
Ff ame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron "Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
itea Frame Benches with the
Perfect Drajdage Bench Tile "
Of Slate Tops.
SBND 4C. POSTAGE FOR IIvI^USXRATEn CATAI.OGV£y
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
we are how ready to supply a superior
Quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HEliVS & CO.,
I^ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE PtORIST'S EXCHANGE
USE-
E. J. VAN REYPER'S
"Perfect" Glaziers' Point
MANFFACTURED BY
Essex Heights Floral Co., Belleville, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S I
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapeflt, easiest to opeiate, and by far the
beBt macbine in th ' " — - - —
latoi', Until tou have s
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Sifttot. Address
box 114., SPRINGFIELD, OHid.
MPROVED GLAZING
Gasser*s Patent Zioc Joints, for butting
glaBs, makes greenhouses air and water-tleht.
Also prevents sliding and breakage from frost.
Does Dot cost as much to heat a house elazed with
the Joints, thereby saving enougli m fuel to more
than pay the additional cost in glazing. The leading
florists of the country are using them. "Write tor
circulars, with full particulars, and Price List.
J. M. GASSSB. Florist, EucUd Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'St EXCHAN&E
SCO L LAY'S
IMPROVED
PUTTY BULB.
For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
For sale by your Seedsman,
or sent, post-paid for $1.00.
JOHN A, SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalogue,
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filASS!
For iSreenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at iiot^est Rates.
GLASS!
N. GOWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
&M oUr mgurea before buying Glaea. - * Satimatet XVeely GiveH.
ANNOUMCEMENT to FLORISTS!
'"'We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm uf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO and to intro-
duce to thetradeitssuccesSor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which -will be under the mari-
flgement of "William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tbfoffe, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ligly fetilarged our plant and capacity, and -vvitih unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largfest oi-det on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
gfer^iceablfe flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
mprovements we Solicit a cbtitinuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
■ ^ -2. - ____.__.. satisfactory to all. Send fot price list and samples and
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SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing -our superior STANDARD
POTS., we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atteii-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
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THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., "'' "IXi^^'ip"!'*'"''
Uf ADcurtitec-e | Pearaon Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. T.
w AKcnuudbS | aandolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey aty, N. J*
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Machine, '
The Florist's friend
working and prices.
VICTORY !
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No repairs for 5 years;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send For Catalogue and
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PIACING lODE OBDEB EISEWHEBE.
ODAKER CITY MACHINE CO., :
RICHMOND, IND.
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fflTCHINGS patent portable return
flue Boiler No. 17, for sale, tised
two seasons, warranted perfect and all
right. W.A.tEE, Bnrlingtoii, Vermont.
WATER HEATERS
JOHN DICK Jr., 250 So. 1 1th St., Phila., Pa.
CIST IROIIGIIIIDEII mis
Keoeived HIGHEST AWABD at
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Catalogues and price list on ap'lv.ViGation;^
ABENDROTH BROS.,
lOB and IH Bfckman Street, NEW lOBK CITY.
T"' Clipper
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548
The F^lorist's Exchange,
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers
J. K. A 1,1, EN,
Wholasalo Commiasion Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
1 06 W. 24th St., Mew York.
Order! by mail or telegrapli promptly att«iid*d
to. Telephoni OaU,1006 iSth St.
ROSES »N0 VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
Wholesale Florist,
17 W. ZSth St., NEW yOKK.
Established 1887.
BEBUS & PATTERSOM,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
13 West 37tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELKPHONE CALL. 932 18TH BX.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28th STKEET,
NEW YORK.
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
Wl^olesale Florist,
20 WtST 24th ST.,
-^^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
["^^-""if'^resent CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
I We lead in American Beauty,
i Meteor and Bridesmaid.
AVM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29t]i St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist, j
113 W. SOth St., New York.
n-eiephoneOall, 130188th Bt,
, kinds of Roses, Violets and Cammtlons a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMA^N,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 34tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
ED'WARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York,
The Bride. Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN"
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., New York.
Cut • Fhwi p • Commission • Dealers.
Oaenations- Fancy sorts. .
RoBKB — American Beauty . . .
Bennett, Ousin....,
Bon SUene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C.Testout.
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle,Niphetos, Hoste
8ouv.de Wootton.
Ulrich Brunner..
Watteville
Adiantums
Abpabagtjs
BOtrVABDIA
Common sorts..
Daffodils
Daibieb
gi.adiolus
Hkliotbopk
Htaoinths
LrUUM HABEisn
LILX OP THE VAIiET.
MiGNONETTB
Naboissub
PiEONIEB ..-■
FaNHISH
Stookb
Sweet Peas
Tulips
ViOIiETB
Boston
June 4. X894.
;.oo to 10. 1
.08 to
.06 to .)
2.00 .... to
00 $12.00to:j^20.00 tl0.0'>tD*25.il0 $8.00to$a0.00
, 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 4 00 to 5.00
.00 to 3.(10 4.00 to 8.0U .. to B.Oii
1.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00
.... 4.00 to 8.00 .... to 5.0U
.00 to 4,00 4.i'0 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00
: 00 to 6.00 4.00 to 8.0O ....to 6.(jO
.OU to 5 00 4 OU to 6.00 4.00 to 5.U0
2.00 to
I to 3.00
4. CO to 5.00
... to
2 00 to 3.00
to 1.00
i. 00 60.00 to 75. UO to 50.00
.. to
! 00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 6,00 to 8.01)
.00 to 2.00 2.00 to a.OU 1.00 to 2.00
.35 to .75 1.00 to 1.60 .60 to 1.80
.. to
1.00 .60 to 1.00
3.00 .... to
Ut. Louis
June 5, 1894.
6.00 to 8 OU
8.00 .... to
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from yariuus sources, an
wbile we do not guari-ntee tlieir accuracy, they are all that can be expected from
market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other In the country.
FOR OTHJBR COMMISSION JiJEA^LERS SEE NEXl PAGE.
GBORGB MULrl^EN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLOBISXS' SUPPLIES.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tele- !
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston,
CCRBREY & McKELLAR,
im norists
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART,
CUTFLQWEHSaniFWinumSl
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 B«aoon St., Boston, Ma«»*
WB MAKH A BPHCIALTT OF SHIPPING
choice Roses and other Flowers, carefully
packed, to all points in Western and Middle
States. Return Toleffram is senf
en itis Impossibleto fill 701
KENKICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.
MILLANG BROS.,
WHOKSiiE \mm
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JHTUYES PURDV.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
,. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
33 W^est SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
"Wholesale Florists,
PRESENT headquarters:
913 BEOADWAY ind OUT TLOWEB ESOHAHSE,
NEW YORK.
B^~ Consiontnents Soicited,
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ FW^t,||
53 WEST 30tli ST.,
NEW YORK.
-W. ELLISONe^
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO,
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHNv»
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommlBSlon Dealers in
Cut FUwers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 12th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
The Florist's Kxchanqe.
549
Cui • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
Florists,
JOBBERS IN
FLORIl
SUPPLIES.
BRIDES,
CONTIERS,
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC H&LL PUCE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSIICULIUIIAL Anciiosziss
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale . Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEAspRTEKS m zmmii
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
IIAIV'L, B. L,OXG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
495 Washlnston St., Buffalo, N. Y.
F0BCIN6 BUIBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FIOEISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
46S Milwaukee Street,
MILliVArKEE, 'WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
A.i> FLORIST SUPPLIES.
J". XL.. I>IX^IjON,
BloomsbnrK, Pa.
OBOWKB OT OHOXOa
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
O.O.D. TelphonecoDDection. Senti for prices.
Decision Regarding a Patented Floral
Design.
The action of William C. Krick v. Ed-
ward Jansen, in regard to an alleged in-
fringement of a patented letter design,
which has been impending in the courts
since September, 1891, was decided in favor
of the plaintiff by Judge Wheeler of the
Circuit Court of the United States for the
Southern District of New York in Janu-
ary, 1894. In the following month Mr.
Jansen appealed this decision, which ap-
peal was filed on February 13, 1894, in the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for
the Second Circuit, and on May 39, 1894,
when the action was again tried, that
court reversed the previous decision, and
granted one in favor of the appellant. The
decision of the Court of Appeals is as fol-
lows :
"This appeal is from a decree of the Cir-
cuit Court which sustains the validity of
letters patent No. 408,416, dated August 6,
1889, and issued to William C. Krick for an
improvement in floral letters or designs,
and which adjudged that the defendant
had infringed the patent.
"The invention relates to floral letters
or floral designs for decorative purposes,
and consists of flowers secured to a foun-
dation piece of wood, metal or paste-board
of the required size and shape and pro-
vided with small holes in the back of the
piece in which the toothpicks are inserted
to hold the whole design in position.
"The patentee says in his specifications
that the object of the invention is to pro-
vide a letter or ornament made of small
flowers wired or glued to a wooden
foundation piece, which is adapted to be
held in position by means of tooth-picks
inserted in its back, alias will be hereafter
It appears from the testimony
of the patentee that prior to the date of
his invention, floral designs, such as
wreaths and crosses, had been made of
wood, and that two methods were em-
ployed to attach the flowers to the wooden
foundation ; one by winding them upon
the wood with thread or wire, and the
other by putting moss around or upon the
foundation and fastening the flowers to
tooth-picks, which were afterwards in-
serted in the moss. It was also testifled
that it had long been customary to deco-
rate the interior walls of churches and
Sunday-school rooms during festival peri-
ods by words apparently formed of flowers
or evergreens, which were made by cut-
ting the letters out of the foundation of
paste board or card board and covering
the foundation with flowers or leaves.
"It thus appears that before the date of
the invention wooden frames in the shape
of wreaths or crosses were used as a
foundation, to which the flowers which
covered the frame were attached by picks
thrust into the moss, and that it was
usual to make a foundation of letters cut
on or from a sheet of card board, the face
of which was covered with flowers.
"After the use of wooden frames as a
foundation for floral decorations, which
were secured to the moss by picks, and
after the use of card board letters for
analogous purposes, there was no inven-
tion in securing flowers to a foundation
piece, so formed as to create the desired
letter or figure, although provided with
small holes through which the wooden
picks are inserted to fasten the letter to
the entire fioral ornament. The patentee
had the holes in the back of the wooden
foundation to pre-existing devices.
"We do not perceive in the floral letter
with the holes, notwithstanding its popu-
larity, a patentable improvement upon the
wooden cross or wreath.
"This result obviates the necessity of
examining the question of infringement.
"The decree of the Circuit Court is re-
versed with costs, and the case Is remanded
to that court with Instructions to dismiss
the bill with costs of the Circuit Court."
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
East Williamsburg. L. I.— M. Keppler
started in business on June 1, at corner of
Flushing and Woodward aves., as seeds-
man and florist.
FOR JUNE WEDDING DECORATIONS.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, '"'"'ZTJ^^^^t''''''''
\¥. H. ELI.IOTT,
Brigbton, ]9Iass.
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.
Thia personal request we make undPr every adver-
tisement we print, and by complyinK with it you will
greatly help this paper, and as well pive the adver-
tiser the satisfaction of knowing where hia adver-
SMILAX..^^
Extra flue and Ijenvy, in any quantity.
$15 00. PER 100.
Casb "With the order.
CHAS. F. SEITZER, - Ulica, N. Y.
(VHCN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
Pkof. L. H. Bailey, of Ithaca, N. Y., is
engaged on the revision of Gray's "Field,
Forest, and Garden Botany," with par-
ticular-reference to the needs of nursery-
men and horticulturists in general.
Red Lead Paint, according to the emi-
nent English Engineer, Mr. W. Thomson,
is the best preservative of structural iron
and steel from rust.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - COMORIENSIS,
Prom solid bed, «35 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria. Va.
WHEN WRtTJNQ MENTiQN THE FLOBlST'S EXCHAWQg
SIILAX PLANTS
In two-iuch Pots, will be ready for de-
livery by June Ist and after, at «1.60 per
hundred, or S13.00 per tliousand. Orders
booked now. Address
FRED SCHKEIDEB, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Attica. N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE PLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦
♦ George J. Hughes.*
: WHOLESALE FLORIST, I
♦ ♦
X Berlin, - New Jersey. *
! ♦
(♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«
■♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »»♦»»»»»»♦;
HILL & CO., I
r
♦ E. G
♦ Wholesale Florists, ♦
♦ '♦
* RICHMOND. INDIANA. «
»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
vHENWRrT'NGn
£ FLORIST'S EXCHANGI
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
a^Estimates furnished on application for lanS
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Bxohahoe.
170 FULTON STHEET, N. Y.
DON'T ♦ FUMIGATE!
USE
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
30 cents a pound.
One pound sufficient for 8 gallons of water.
2 oz. samples free on receipt of 4 cents for postage.
Rose Manufacturing Go., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
WHCri WRITING
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HALES' PERFECT MOLE TRAP
uuo.uY...au. p,«..^^..- than seeing their beauty grad-
ually destroyed by moles, and how to get nd of these
anhuals has heretofore been a puzzling question.
The Perfect Mole 'I'rap is Giiniuutee.l to
oatch MoleBWlieieallotliertrapBfail. Sent
3 EXCHANGE
FINE, STOCKY,
TRANSPLANTED SMILAX PLANTS.
~5 Cents per 100 ; S5.00 per 1000.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLET PLANTS,
in 8J4 incli pots, S1.76 per 100; $15.00 per 1000
Plant.'ilTomsDil, $10 per 1000; cuttings, $7.00.
Terms Cash.
B. F. BARR, West End Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
CAMELLIA PLANTS
1 dozen large Double White, at
present planted in border, have
been transplanted twice.
ANTON SCHOCH,
32 WestervGit Ave., New Brighton. S. I. N.¥.
WHEN WRITING MENTfON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE;
THIS IVEEK ONLY !
NICE CARNATION PLANTS FROM SOIL.
Blancbe 3.00
Garfield 4.00
E. Pierson 4.00
Tidal Wave .... 4.00
Mrs. Keynolds. 5.00
Tbe Stuart 12.00
Uncle John 1 3.00
Helen Keller, 12.00
Annie Pixley.. 12.00
IttcGowan 4.00
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Micli,
SPECIAL-FOR SALE
In 3 inch pots, well grown strong plants.
F. O. B. cars at our place. No charge
for packing. Terms, three months, or
10 per cent, off for cash in five days.
PAPA GONTIER, BRIDE, SAFRANO,
MERmET,WABAN, BRUNNER, MAGNA
CHARTA, MARIE GUILLOT, SUN-
SET, WOOTTON, PERLE.
The LAROCHSUTAHL FLOWER COi Limited
Collingdale, Del. Co., Pa.
21 Cents Each.
strong Plants from 2V2 inch pots.
ROSHS . . .
Soupert, Meteor, Marie Guillot,
La France, Safrano, F. Kruger.
BEGONIA VERNON
zji Cents. Fine for Bedding.
GERANIUMS . . .
zyi Cents. La Favorite, Grand
Chancellor, Bruant, Souv. de
Mirande, and other good varieties.
DOUBLE IVY Geraniums
2'/, Cents. Joan of Arc, Galilee.
COEEUS ....
2 Cents. Golden Bedder, Fire
Brand, Yeddo, Fire Crest, Sun
Beam, Glory of Autumn.
JOHN A. DOYLE, Springfield, Ohio.
FISHKILL, N. Y.
We have always found the FLORIST'S
EXCHANGE a very pi'ofitable advertising
medium and are well pleased with the
■■^^"'t^- WOOD BROS.
550
The Klorisx's Exchange.
FLORIpTg' FO{(Gig BULB^.
Special low prices for imrri'ediate
orders for import on "
FLORISTS'
HIGH
^i "GRADE
FORCING
BULBS,
for Summer and Autumn delivery.
Send for list.' Free on application.
35 & 37 GORTLANDT STREET,
XB'W YORK.
&CD.,
Best in the Market, per
lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Iieaves, Baskets, Wireirork, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at lo^r prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Lilies of the Valley,
Azaleas and Palms, Lilium Aurafum,
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
I=". >•>•. C=>. ^CI2I — IIS/l|-r^ tSc CJCZS.,
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N. J.
Salesrooms; 6o Barclay Street, New York.
Reduce Your Coal Bills
THE FURIMAN BOILERS have a hi.£th repulntion
t 1 Staunchness, Duraljility and Safety,
and are Great Coal Savers.
WE HAKE A SPEOIALTY OF BIZEHHOUSE HEAIIKO
Oicrir.OstylcK mill »l^e". loi- .Stemii iiiiil Hot
« liter; iiinu ii lull lliic ol' llurlzontnl
.StccI Tiibiilnr liullcra.
I t ■! natcj-OUimestiimiterniiH Swid rorCnlal.'Cr.
The HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.,
' Home office
<» John Str
> WOIIKS:
t, GENEVA, N. Y.
NOW READY—COMPLETE.
JOHNSON'S GARDENERS' DICTIONARY
THE CHEAPEST AND MOST COMPLETE WOBK ETEE LSSCED AT THE PBICB.
NEW AND REVISED EDITION, GREATLY BNLAHaBD.
This is a tlioroughly
Gardeners' DicTiimARY,
and broufflit down to date.
The limitation of ffenera laid down in Bentham and Hnolic
with but few exceptions, been taken a^ the standard. The speciei
lilack type, considerably facilitating the work of fludinc any particut
reference easy.
An impoi'tant feature of the "work is tlie placine: of synonyms al
instead of in a separate list. Kelerenee has also been made tf
horticultural works, where reliable flg-ures of the plants mentioned ..^
; the species were originally described. .»^~^
variety is given, together with date of its • W^o'
tlirer.tions are brief and to the point. Insect foes, diseases
described, and figures of some of the former have been given
The Dictionary is issued in eight parts, and the price at
issu^" places it within the reach of all, and no library can i
e, post-paid, per part, 40 cts.; S parts, «3.30 ; complete, ij
m " has,
in l)ol<l
ind rendering
The cnltnral
remedies are fully
d in full clotli, St4.00.
Surplus Stock "ir Make Room.
Cape Jessamine, 2^4 in. pots, large, $3.00 per 100
" 4niohpots $800perl(in.
Sinchpots $12.00peria0.
Variegated Vinca, SJ^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
Ampelopsis Veitchii, S14 in. pots, $2.00 per 1(K).
The above can be sent by freight.
Cyperus Alternifolius, 4 inch pots, 8 cts.
5 '' 12 cts.
Also Phrynium, Antliericiini and other
foliage plants very cheap.
Fancy Caladlnm, SJ^ inch pot plants, $5.00
per 100. Same, not named, S-t.OO per 100.
F. J. ULBRICHT. Anniston, Ala.
GREAT BARGAINS IN GALLA LILIES
Wishing to close out my entire stoclt
of CAr.I,A Uri£S» I offer bulbs for
August delivery very low. Write for
prices to
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,
Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal.
DRAC/ENA - INDIVIDISA.
Large fine plants, out of 8
inch pots, 3 feet high, |9.00
per dozen. Address
J, MLETz, -o^: .TO. ncii mm, i, i,
CLEMATrS.
For Fall Delivery.
In Choice, Popular, Named Kinds.
Prfces on application.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomngton, III,
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Charlotte, - - . . Vermont.
ORCHIDS.-
arrived from South America.
Odontoglossum, Crispum &l.uleo-Purpursuni
The very best of all Orchids for cut flowers many
new varieties are Euaranteed by the variations
Vi"^^ '„" ti!" P'","''; '"?"„""'! I?reat Drofit. Pieces of
two ana three leads, mm per 100. This splendid
offer IS only for two weeks.
VAN CELDER & CO.,
17 Emory Street, JERSEY CITY, N. J.
PALMSl
Decorative Plants s
Seiidfnrmy newSprinc i
Wholesale Price-Ust. |
I have the largest stock I
J. HESSER, Plattsmoulli, Neb.
LEMUEL RATT
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
CHOICE FLORISTS STOCK
AT LOW RATES.
100,000 Ailinutitm Cuneatniii, Biie bu
plain 8. from 2>^ and 4Jn.. $4,011 and 8.L0 per ICO.
■ted FeroH, best vars' for tl
use. z^ ana .i^i ia„ »" nn -■■-* ■^" '-"
'J0,U0U Eiiellsh I
»20.00 per lOUO.
SUiUOO AiiipelnpsiEi Veitcliii, 3}^ and 4 In.,
stronK plants. *3.0O and tli.OO per 100. '
10,000 Dracaena ludtviBa, liom 3 and 4 In.
J5.0U and $8.00 per 100.
100,000 Colcue, all the leadlnc varietie.i. from
»3.00 and $5.00 per 100 ; $25,00 and
, HH in., $5.00 per ICO.
, choice duuble assorted, lead-
10,000 Chrysantiie
10,000 Cobea Scnudtns, from 3 and M
$4.00 and $0.00 per luO.
Also a large varietv of Riimnipr Ii'lowpv
Plants in large quantiti
lar^e orders, Ch
31th St. ferries.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARAKTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, |6.00
per 100 ; in 3}^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNE ATDM-The most use-
ful of all the ferns, .$6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
EOSE BRIDESMAID— PlantsinSK inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2J^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARKATION ED:SA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30. OC; per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Fresh and Handsome
ARE THE
CAPE FLOWERS
We have just Received.
Nothing finer has ever been on the
market.
We offer extra selected, very large and
handsome, per lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50.
No. 1 quality, par lb. $ .75; iO lbs. $6.50.
Small flowers, perfectly white and good,
per lb. $ .50; 10 lbs. $4.50.
FOR CASE LOTS,
Special pi'ices on aiiplication.
Cars to Qreenbo
Address orders. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 170 Fulton Street, New York.
The Wm. C. Wilson Nurseries,
Flushing & Steinway Aves., lONH ISLAND CITI
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
All supplies for
WEDDING and
COMMENCEMENT
DECORATIONS
in full stock and rich assortment,
and our facilities are such that we
can supply you promptly and satis-
factorily.
SEND IN YOUR JUNE ORDERS.
I BimSDOffll k CO.,
56 N. 4th Sieet,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
^r^VVHOLESALE nTTTV ^r~
straight ahoot and aim to grote into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
¥0L. VI, KO
NEW YORK, JUNE 16, 1894.
One Dollar Per Tear
PITCHER & MAN DA
Short Hills, X. J.
ARE NOW PREPARED TO QUOTE THE
LOWEST IMPORT PRICES
ON ALL KINDS OF
BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING
AND PROSPECTIVE BUYERS WOULD
« DO WELL TO SECURE THEIR PRICES •
BEFORE PLACING ANY ORDERS.
They have made specially advantageous contracts this year
which places them in a position to offer the very best grade of
bulbs at the lowest possible rate. If you are a buyer and in need
of the following, send them a list of the quantities you require
for estimate.
LIL,II7M HARRISII,
ROMAN HYACINTHS,
DUTCH HYACINTHS,
NARCISSUS, TUI^IPS,
CROCUS, SPIR^A,
LILY OF THE VALLEY,
FORCING BULBS and
ROOTS OF ALL KINDS'
UN/TED STATES NURSERIES, SHORT HILLS, N. J.
i
\'^y
-^--^-I
N ORDER to close out at
once we ofiEer following-
BARGAINS IN BULBS
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 1 to 3 inch diam $3 50
" " 2 to 3 inch diam 5 00
" " 3 to 4 inch diam 8 00
L. AURATUM, 7 to 9 inch 4 50
" 9toll " 6 00
" lltolS " 10 00
L. RUBRUM, 7 to 9 5 50
L. ALBUM, 9 to 11 9 00
Above rates hold good only while present stock lasts. Order at once if you
want to secure good stock at these rates. Good money in this for any one.
We are offering
ROS£ PLANTS
lor forcing, from finest lot of young stock in llie West, as follows:
PERLE, NIPHETOS, MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID,
TESTOUT, METEOR, VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE,
\ GONTIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, U. BRUNNER,
3i inch $5 00 ; 3 inch $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2J inch $6. 00; 3 inch S8.00 per 100.
Have you placed your order for Freesia, yet. They will soon be ready.
Prices according to size and quantity on application.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street. CHICAGO.
finnillllofthe
^RUSSIAN._^
We beg to call the at- ''''S'e'b^m^'lsS*!'^-
tention of the trade to our .^\\SS/*)d;i Mr. f.e. mcailistee,
r;^ Z zr \ VO-' « '/I/ IleHr Slr:-[ am very much
New Large Flo^verinar v f-Vfu'^^ " pleased with the Russian
Jf SJlif -R^i A Valley reoelveci from you last
Lily of the Valley, k A^^'Si^'M/ '''""' " '' ""' *'"'' ' "'"'^ ''^^
RUSSIAN, which is with ^'■^M,\'*'-'m ^^ mX'' in"^ th'"'iot"'''iit ""^^ "° '"^'f' ™i'
out question, the highest ^^^^Pip«mM^.^^K^ fea?' "r'oura trui'y'"'''^'''"^^'
grade of Valley ever re •^^^^^^QLV^^^^^P kobert crais.
ceived in this country. ^^P^I^jsJ5F^^^^iiW.ffi^^^
The followinB testimon -^ \ "™ff^B?^Pte ™, 5 ■? Feb. 26th, 1891.
, ; — ; T~, '% \ Mw^r"^ ^Rs.{Sk. S mr. f. e. mcallistkk,
iais from two of the most % \i#*>ji^ > 7 ^i*. X^ Dear sir:- The Russian
celebrated growers of Lil} U^OF S^^i^THi&r, Xm^'^J^^fV^rVflr. " Each
„ ., ^7~r; -;r~ W^jh 'WU&S^ ^S-*V atalkhaatromlZtolS -oells. The
Of the Valley are a suCttc U/M^--^ V^ ^^^W bells are particularly large, of a
: ; \ ;; : ^^ I rii~z ^;^w \~^ stropg growth, and about 15
lent guarantee of its ex- ^JcA LLiCi,>^ inches high.
(-pIlpnpB- ^ Yours respectfully
25il55£?.- \VM. K. HARRIS.
Price per 1000, $16.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, $100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis fimbriata Mixed »2 00 per j»kt.
Calceolaria, James* Giant Strain 100 "
Cineraria, JamcB' Giant Strain 100
Gloxinia, Extra Clioice Bti-xed 100 "
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Last Chance
To close out our present Stocks of
OpPin^ OUIDS9 we offer as long as unsold:
Pearl Tuberoses.
1st size bulbs at $6.50 the 1000.
Sd " " 3.50 the 1000.
Caladium Esculentuxn.
2-3 inch diameter Ijulbs at $4.50 the 100.
$35.00 the 1000.
Madeira "Vine Roots at $1.00 the loo.
Cinnamon Vine Roots.
Fine climbers, at $1.50 the 100.
Apios Xuberosa.
A hardy climber, at $1.00 the 100.
Begonia Tubers.
Single flowering, fine mixture at $4.50 the 100.
OladioluS in best mixture at $10.00 the 1000.
In cheapest mixture at $6.50 the 1000.
Any less quantity desired furnished at above quotations: —
A special Ten Per Cent discount allowed for orders on the foregoing that
reach us this coming week.
Address /VUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street. Hem York
652
The KTvOrist's Exchanged.
NOTICE OUR SURPLUS OFFER
. . . FOR THIS WEEK ONLY . . .
FromColtt StorHfj*-.
x,aoo Liliuni Longiflorum ... $3.50 per 100.
1,000 " Roseuni ... $3'50 "
xo,ooo Tuberoses, - Pio. i, $7.00 ; >'o. 2, $4.00 per 1000.
100 Rustic Baskets, 10 in., $10.00 ; 12 in., $12.00 per doz.
5,000 Bamboo Canes, .... |t7.ooper 1000.
ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHBAPKR
XHAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JA]HES H. DBNHAM,
LOS AKGELES, CAL
THALIA DIVARIGATA ROOTS.
$2..50 per 100.
$15.00 pel- 1,000.
Express Paid to any Part of the U. S.
ChsIi ivitli order.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
Caladiiim Esculentum
$7.00 per lOO.
Onycliiuui Japonicum
A}4 inch pots, $3.0O per ICiO.
( Cash Willi order.
FORBES & WILSON.
3S0 Flushing Ave., - long Island City, N. Y.
"vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Bnlbs anil
I. Tney ai«
the loYTe.t
prlceg. TRADE MSI
Issued quarterly, mailer!
me trade only,
y A. DREER,
Philadelphia
t BURPEE'S «
: SEEDS :
I Philadelphia. |
i Wholesale Price List for Florlets 4
m and Market OardeneiB. a
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WHEN WHITING MENTIOWHE FLORIFT'S EyCHfl j"
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 UiPtot Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Keg. Cable Address ; DePorest Phila.
Price lists on application.
WHEW WRrriNG MEHTIOH THE FtOBIBT'S EXCHANGE
F WE SELL SEEDS. J
^ Special low prices to \
^ FLORISTS and DEALERS. J
i WEEBER & DON, S
A Seed Merchants and Growera, T
W 114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
HARDY WATER LILIES.
LARGE RHIZOMES,
„^ PerDoz. Per 100
Nymphsea Odorata Sl.OO S7.50
*' Gigantea 1,00 7.50
*' Minor 1.00 7.fiO
" Tuberosa 1,00 7.60
" Kosea 2,00 16,00
GEORGE FARRANT, Salem, N. C.
WHEN WPrriNG lUCNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGC
(Sherwood Hall Ntjesery Co,)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
GAUFORKIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONIOK SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
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I JUST RECEIVED _,:
I FRESH CROPS OF I
1 PRIMIIIA miNFN^K Chiiieee Prlinr..ses. Per 100 Per 1000 4
^ rnimULn l>ninCnol». Fioe»t Frlnsed Varieties. seeds. seeds, i
T Fimbriata alba, large flowered, fringed white $0 30 |2 00 r
^ Atrosanguinea, new bright scai let 35 3 50 J
♦ Atropurpurea, large flowered, bright purple 30 2 00 ♦
T Kermesina splendens, crimson 30 3 00 j
Z Finest Mixture of above varieties 30 3 00 J
I CHAS. SGHWAKE, 404 E. 34fh St., New York. 1
Eichiiornia Azurea, (New Blue Water Hyacinth.) Tbislsa very interestlnp and beautiful Aquatic
plant. The habit of prowth is altogether diflerent to the well-known B. Crassipes Major. The stem is as
thick as the thumb, floating and rooting. The flowers are produced on large spikes, similar to those of
fiichhornla Crassipes Major, but are of a lovely shade of lavender blue, with a nth, purple center, with a
bright yellow spot on the blue. The petals are delicately fringed; verv attractive and continuous
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each ; $1.75 per dozen.
Eir.hfaoniia (Pontederla) CrassipeH Major, (Water Hyacinth). $2.00perl00, prepaid, or $8.00
per 1000, not prepaid.
Each Perdoz. Per 100
Liimnantlieinum Tracfaysperuin $0.50 $3.00
Nelumbiuiii f^peciosum $0.40 5.00 25.00
Nyiiiphsea Devouiensis , 50 5.00
" Flava 20 200 8.00
" Odorata 10 1,00 6.00
" " Giffanrea 30 2.00 12.00
" Zanzlbai'ensis Aziiren, in bloom 40 3.50 25.00
" Rosea... 40 3.50 25.00
*' Dentata 50 4 00 30.00
Oi'ontiiim Aquaticum 10 .75 4.00
Feltaiidra Virffinica 10 .75 4.00
Pistia Wti'atiotea or Wnier L.etEuce.. .15 100
iUyriophylliim Froserpiuacoidee or Pnrrol'e Feather .15 1.00
Sarraceuia Varlolarle 10 .50 3.00
liimnocharis Hiimboldtii, (Water Poppy) .10 .60 4.00
Small plants of N, Zanzibarensis and N. DentatQ, lOcts. each, or seeds, lOcts. per large packet,
or $2.00 per ounce.
Nephrolepis Exaltata, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $12,00 per 1000, or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
Arundo Douax varieentn, $1.00 per dozen, or $5 00 per 100.
BRAND & WICHHRS) San Antonio, FI^ORIDA.
DUTCH
BULBS.—*-
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN 1, ELDERING, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, - NEW TOEK.
BULBS AND PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD, N. J.
E FLOBIST'S exCHAWGF
500,000
FREESIA Ref-
Alba, A 1 Bulbs,
"■^^^^^^^^^^" % inch and up
diameter. Finest STOCK in market.
Lilium Harrisii '^°;^'
^^^__^^^_^_^^^_^^__ norum,
AT LOWEST PRICES,
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ & CO.,
Wholesale Importers and Exporters of
General Horticultural Stock.
P. O. Box 39, Jersey City, JST. J.
SPECIAL OFFER
BULBS
To clean out a limited surplus
quickly, we offer as long- as stock
lasts,
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM
6 to 8 inches in circumference,
$4.00 per 100.
8 to 10 inches in circumference,
$6.00 per 100.
PEARL TUBEROSES ^
Strictly first quality bulbs,
75 cents per 100; S6.00 per 1000.
HENRY A. DRE£R^
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Klorist's Exchange,
553
Philadelphia,
Trade Beport.
There has been quite an increase in
business during the past weeli, occasioned
by the commencement exercises at the
various schools. Pennock Bros, had
some nice orders for the Ogonty Young
Ladies Seminary, one bouquet being com-
posed entirely of Cattleyas and cypripe-
diums.
Considering the vast amount of flowers
now on the mariiet, prices hold very fair.
Roses have fallen off very much in quality.
American Beauty now brings $1.50 to $3.50
a dozen ; La France, $3 and $i per 100 ;
Perle and Niphetos, $3. Kaiserin sells
well and more could be used just now ;
$5 is the usual price. Growers are now
realizing that there is something in this
rose and it is being tried ■ in various ways.
The solid bed seems to be the prevailing
idea, as many think it requires more soil
than a bench Will allow. Carnations are
very plentiful ; good ones bring $i ; some
of the new varieties go to $1.50. The sale
of carnations just now is hurt by many
poor flowers being sent in. Would it not
be greatly to the grower's interest to sort
flowers more carefully just now, and thus
get a fair price for the good ones ? Some
blooms now coming in are only good to go
straight into the dump barrel. I give this
information so that growers may know
the condition of the market and profit
thereby.
Sweet peas are still selling very good;
75c. and $1 is the price. White ones seem
to be very scarce and bring more than
colored kinds. Growers are now appreciat-
ing the fact that it pays to sow sweet peas
in separate varieties. They sell much bet-
ter when each variety is ^bunched up
separately.
Pink pond lilies have made their ap-
pearance and bring $1 a dozen. Coreopsis
has met with great favor this Spring.
Pennock Bros, have their window filled
with it and it is greatly admired ; it is
easily raised from seed and the labor is
trifiing, so that at $1 per 100 it pays well.
Smilax now holds at $15 and is not over
plentiful. Paaonies sell well, bringing $1 a
dozen ; pyrethrum brings 15c. a bunch ; it
is very useful for funeral wOrk.
Growers.
EdwAED Mason, of Frankford,
speaks with satisfactien of the past sea-
son. He grows carnations through the
Winter, and quite a lot of Spring flower-
ing stock. His Harrisii have been very
good of late. He believes in keeping them
soaked with water when in the beds, and
as a result says that the flowers hold so
much better when brought Into the stores
at Easter. Quite a lot of bedding plants
are grown for local trade, and they have
all sold well this season.
Chakles Evans is now busy getting his
houses into shape for next season. He is
using yellow pine for benches. He has
two pipes running lengthwise of the bench
and then lays the boards across and rest-
ing on the pipes. This, I think, will make
a very substantial bench. La France is
the best paying rose here and will be
grown largely. Beauty has not done so
well and will be dropped to some extent.
Kaiserin is thought well of and will be
tried in a solid bed, where no doubt it will
do well. Cusin is also grown largely.
Meteor has done very well, and one house
will be continued for Summer bloom, as
will also one of Perle. The young stock of
roses is in splendid shape. Quite a large
business is done inyoungroses. Gardenias
in pots have done so well that a house will
he planted this season. One house is de-
voted to orchids, mostly Cattleyas ; these
have also done well the past season. The
high stone wall on Fisher lane has been
taken down and rebuilt, and the houses
adjoining this wall will be rebuilt. Mr.
Evans, like other florists, is anxious to see
the trolley ; there is now a chance that it
may be extended to his immediate neigli-
borhood, and he is giving the company
every encouragement. David Rust.
Growers here are pretty well satisfled
with their Spring trade, and several of
tliem are making extensive alterations at
their places.
Geo. L. GillinghAm & Bko., on Rich-
mond St. , are extending three houses 35 ft.
each, and in addition are building a new
one 18x75 ft. They grow pot plants of all
kinds, and always flnd ready sales for their
stock.
Geo. Campbell, Germantown ave., is
also rebuilding one of his houses, as also is
Wm. Bbbqei!, Queen Lane.
Henkt Tbochslek, on K st., contem-
plates arranging his houses for steam heat-
ing for next Winter.
Edward I. O'Neil, formerly a foreman
for Robert Craig, is now running the
Greenmount Nursery, 2d and Bristol st.
Joseph Haeeemehl has also made ex-
tensive improvements at his store and
greenhouses at 2d and Butler sts.
Emil Leikep., 50th and Chester ave., will
build two more new houses, making a
total of five. He is a new beginner, but he
took several prizes at the Chrysanthemum
Show last year, and no doubt will make a
good display again this Fall.
Julius WolfJ, Jr., will soon move into
his fine new residence on Sedgeley ave.,
next to his new greenhouses, where he also
expects to open a store for cut flowers and
plants. F. J. M.
Brampton, Ont.
I found Hakbt Dale in an excellent
mood consequent upon plenty of orders
and abundance of stock to fill them. He
says the continued cold spell caused him
to keep up the fires, but mildew has been
kept down, and the continuation of bloom
has, he thinks, amply repaid the extra
cost of fuel. Crops of roses and carnations
at time of writing are in first-rate condi-
tion, but are being gradually thrown out
to make room for new stock. The houses
will not stand empty one week. Of a
stock of some sixty thousand plants
twenty-eight thousand will be planted by
the end of July ; Bride and Bridesmaid
very largely. There is still a place for
Mermet, Perle and Sunset, all of which do
so well here. Cusin has taken the place of
Watteville. Meteor has done so well, one
house 200 feet long will be planted with it
this season.
In carnations Wm. Scott still stands
first in pinks, Portia as scarlet, Silver
Spray and Puritan whites ; all of which
are in full yield.
A stock of some 40,000 plants set out on
a fine piece of land underdrained, are full
of promise, notwithstanding the excessive
moisture.
My attention was called to new benches
being built to replace some that had been
standing but two years and were thor-
oughly rotted. The new ones are of
tamarack, and when fixed will be sprayed
with crude oil, which has proven to be a
great preservative. It has been asserted
that this oil is fatal to the roots of plants,
but Mr. Dale has overthrown this asser-
tion by experimenting with a bench each
of roses and carnations. The roots covered
the wood and were in perfect health, the
plants seeming to thrive rather than
otherwise, its preserving qualities were
shown that in two houses benched at the
same time, one oiled, the other not, the
oiled benches, after carrying two crops,
being as good as new. Those not oiled,
after carrying three crops, were rotten
through and consequently useless. Care
must be taken not to allow the oil to fall
upon the foliage. A dipping tank could
be used, but the mode of syringing is
simpler and cheaper ; it can also be applied
with a broom. Of the eighteen hands em-
ployed all the year round several were
busy shipping rose plants, for which or-
ders are now rushing in. There is a little
corner on these, owing to the prohibitive
duty imposed upon outsiders. W. M.
Cincinnati.
Market i^ews.
During the past week trade has
brightened up wonderfully. The demand
for stock is far in excess of the supply ; es-
pecially does this hold good with Bride
and Mermet. Perle isinmuch better form
and free from mildew. Carnations con-
tinue good and sell on sight. Sweet peas,
Blanche Ferry predominating, are plentiful
and sell at fifty cents per hundred. Lily of
the valley is in great demand ; not enough
to supply all ; but will have plenty in this
market next week.
The plant trade has been badly crippled
by the cold weather. J. A. Peterson has
been disposing of surplus stock at auction.
He filled 800 large size grape baskets, each
containing roses, carnations, violets,
chrysanthemums; the average price re-
ceived was 70 cents per basket. He is well
pleased with the results.
The appraisers in the Critchell assign-
ment have finished their work and find the
personal property consisting of store fix-
tures, stock, greenhouse stock, etc.,
amounts to about four thousand dollars.
The real estate will be a separate appraise-
ment. Itis to be hoped that Mr. Critchell
will be able to straighten out all right.
JuLUS Baer reports several small wed-
ding decorations.
Fred. S. Walz, the originator of the
celebrated Queen chrysanthemum, says
he has never had a better trade than this
season. Mr. Walz is located in Cummins-
vlUe, about five miles from the centre of
the city, but our Fourth street florists will
have to look well to their business or Fred,
will surprise them. We notice he had the
decorations at the Grand Hotel this week,
the occasion being the State Convention of
druggists.
John Berteemann, of Bertermann
Bros., Indianapolis, was in the city Mon-
day ; also John Sodder, of Hamilton, O.
Mr. Sodder tells me that with his daugh-
ter, he will visit the East in a few weeks
for pleasure, having many friends in
eastern cities.
Feed. Weltz, of Wilmington, O., called
to see us. Mr. Weltz is the manager of
Leo Weltz Sons, nurserymen and florists.
Quite a number of our florists will at-
tend the annual meeting of the S. A. F.
at Atlantic City. We already have quite
a good rate for the round trip, and should
like to have all neighboring florists, who
intend going, to join the Cincinnati party.
E. G. GILLETT.
Hamilton, Ont.
E. G. Brown reports an excellent season
in face of the prevalent close times, which
have affected this as badly as the other
side of the border.
T. V. KiLVlNGTON speaks in the same
vein ; he had a large stock of hydrangeas
that sold readily.
F. G. Foster has secured the contracts
to plant and maintain the several parks
adorning this city. He has, I regret to
say, not been feeling well for some time
and is looking forward to the trip to the
convention for recuperation. W. M.
Denver, Colo.
The State Board of Hoetioultuee be
gan au interesting session of several days
June 8. They visited West Denver to ex-
amine specimens of the scale insect which
threatens to play havoc in the orchards of
the State. It is the opinion of the experts
that the insects have been imported from
the Pacific Coast, and they recommend
that horticulturists examine theirorchards
closely. Its presence is known by small
white bunches on the under side of the
branches. J. E. K.
Xlie Rose.
REVISED EDITION,
BY H. B. ELLWANGEB.
A treatiee on the cultiyation, history, family
oharacteriBtics, etc., of the various groups of loaeB,
with names and accurate descriptions of the varieties
now generally grown, brought down to 1892. This
work contains full directions for planting, prun-
ing, propagating, and treating of diseases and insect
pests, and Is particularly valuable for its classifl-
cation and full alphabetical lists of one thousand
and eighty-six Tarietles (1,086). Price. DOSt"
oaid, «l.25,
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK.
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS
The sale of a simple bulb or plant is often
accompanied by a great deal of unneces-
sarily lost time, the purchaser plying you
with questions as to when to plant and
how to take care of it. We propose to
remedy all this for you, and are getting
out sheets of Cultural Directions for
each different kind of bulb and plant.
When you make a sale in the future, if
you are supplied with sheets of our " Cul-
tural Directions," it will only be necessary
for you to wrap one up with the bulb or
hand one out with the plant, and thereby
effect a great saving of time and bother to
yourself, and give your customers much
more satisfaction, as he or she will be able
to consult the Directions, if necessary, in-
stead of having to run to you for further
advice.
We think this is a good idea, and will
send sample sheets on application.
We will print Cultural Directions for
any bulb or plant as called for.
These sheets mil be printed on white
paper, size 6x9 inches, and will be forward-
ed, Carriage paid, as follows ;
100 of a kind ^0.30
1000, not less than 100 of a kind 2.25
OE,
We will send you an assortment of 1000
Cultural Directions, not less than 100 of
a kind, with your business card printed at
foot, for $3.00. Special quotations made
in large quantities.
The following are now ready :
AMARYLLIS, HOUSE CULTURE OF
CtNNA, PALMS,
CHINESE SAORED LILY M'ihiy CARNATIONS
CHRYSANTHEMUM, MUSHROOM.
COLEUS, ROSES,
CROCUS & SNOWDROP SWEET PEA,
DAHLIA, TRITOMA,
GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSE,
HYACINTHS, TUBER. BEGONIA,
TULIP.
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termediate ; how to construct, to care for,
and what is best to jrrow, both for profit and
pleasure.
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554
The Florist's Exchange.
EVERV Kl.OMST OUGHT TO
IMSVRE HIS GLASS AGAIKSX
BAII..
For partloularB address
JOHN tJ. ESliER, Seo>T, Saddle River, N.J.
LEMUEL BALL,-
■^7^hoXjEs.&.IjE! rx-oxaisT,
Wissinoming,
Phila., Pa,
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find ray
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
CABTHAGE, MO.
* • * Your paper is certainly the best one o
its kind anywhere published. EDWAKD TEAS.
Good Stock Cheap.
Peiunlaa, double white, purple and pink, 3 lOD
inch pots $3.00
Geraniums, double stocky, 3 inch pots 3.00
Verbenas -^ 2.00
Salvia, 3 inch 8.00
Dracaena Indivisa, 3 feet, £3.00 per doz.
Coleus, Golden Bedder, 2 j inch 2.60
GEO. H. BENEDICT, TorkTille, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DRAC/ENA - INDtVIDISA.
Large fine plants, out of 8
inch pots, 3 feet high, $9.00
per dozen. Address
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h%%".'s'U SIEBRECHT& WADLEYrT^ZI;''- \
T { FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLANTS. «
♦ I-V/-W CI mm V SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, t
♦ UU iJUKKLY I $1.50 and $2.00 a pair. ♦
♦ T-'i /-wi-ncTC I THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10.00 ana ♦
J FLORlSIb I $25.00 boxes.
FOUR TH—With fresh DRACMNA CANES of the leading varieties.
i No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW VORK CITY. \
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WHEN WRITING MENTION THE Fl.ORIST'3 EXCHANGE
COLEUS.
20,000 Coleus, Versoliaffeltii and Golden
Bedder <true) ; 10,000 Coleus, assorted in 50
varletieB, fine plants, pot Brown, ready now,
$30.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
O. F. FAIKFIELD, Florist,
SPRINGFIEtD, MASS.
You WILL find something of interest in
these pages. Read them carefully.
REDUCED PRICES.
IN ORDER TO CLOSE OUT STOCKS NOW
ON HAND, AVE OPi'ER AS BELOW.
Buy a Stock of These if you have not already done so, and plant them out for the Decoration of Tonr Grounds and for Stock Next Season. You yfUI find
It win Sell them for yon and be Profitahle. Nothing Is so Showy.
Oannas.
^^^^^^^ AND A FEW OTHER EQUALLY GOOD AWD SC^
WORLD'S FAIR BRONZE
-MEDAL SORTS.
SCARCE "VARIETIES.
We were awarded Nine Bronze Medals, and we received tbe only Bronze Medal given for the JLargest and best Collection Exlubited,
Our collection embraces only the finest sorts in commerce to-day. Our exhibit comprised over Four Thousand Plants more than three
times the quantity exhibited by all other exhibitors combined, and created an impression that will not soon be forgotten.
; tbat 1
think will outaell Mme. Croz:
, E flower, babit of
th Mme. Crozy, which is cun-
._ , ^sidei- tbe flowers, from test made,
he companion of Mme. Crozy, there bad been no variety
7 this variety for General use. on account of its compact, perfect bahit of growth, larce
Dd that has been introduced since Mme. Crozy. It is identical in habit uf trowtli
the present time, but is entirely distinct, the fl
^ - ■ - 'sOjI^^rKer^^As^a^Ijot pj^u.^^^^^^ rbU^kindVand il wiTrmeetVitb"a"y"ery large sate
I'ptv and AlDhonse Bouvieiare very siimlar in color, and while for efl^ectlve beadioKin massr
fiS^erwiU a«V^ iC Ci^-es Heude..^ foill^^^ ^ .l.,n,t. p,,.,
any otb'
for this purpose Bouv
without questioi
variety we have
r greenhousL';
) the trade i
fitbi
3 pre-e
liuently the flnei
f tbe year. We bellev'
r way. our plants being
tforo
rbedi
Lisfacl:
flower it is, will be mailed free on a
FLORENCE VAUGHAN
with bright red. Tb» " ' "
A beautiful i
pplicatlon,
the beat yellow
ithla time: color. 1
factory. Broii
:fi^5.00 per
ivitb flowers of the
5 date ; it has been claimed for tb
_i"thVpetal8 detract from the brightness of the ye
. equal Capt. P. De Suzzoni as a yellow variety fu
■geheads. blooms freely, and for florists' sale will - .--.,
Ihicazo, 1893. Price, strong, pot grown plants, $4.U0 per di
J far. It has atm „ _
_ ottled with scarlet. The scarlet markings are such, however, that
nost of the yellow Cannas that have been so marked heretofore. It tntensifle?. if anyth
L distinct habit of growth, the foliage very nearly approaching the
CAPTAIN P. DE SUZZONI.— The best yellow Canna for bedding introducpd
Mme. Crozy. with a very large spike of bloom^and is sligbtjy — -i-^-- ™i*v, „^«vi,.f n\.^
instead of detractine, as is usual wi"
the brilliancy of the yellow It lias ,
awarded us for this at the World's fc'air, Chicago. 1693.
vi-'&A'n&l 1? — FnliRffP dark maroon and ereen verv similar in coloring to the old Robueta Perfecfa. althoueh
for this at World's Fair. Chicago, 1893. . .u ..■ u ■ i... ^ ™if>. « r^r,! i
- - - - nze metallic lustre; flowers bright orange apricot, sometimes brightened with a pinkl
ine a flne grower and a very early, profuse. continuL.us bloomer. Flowers oi the largi
One of the best all-round Caonas introduced to date. Bronze Medal awarded us .
L colored foli
"world's Kair."chicapo,^i893rSi";5to"p tloz. ouly,
PAUL BRUANT.-One of the freest blooming
exceedingly brilliant orange-scarlei, satiny in texture.
size: of dwarf habit. Bronze Medal awarded us for this
COUNT HORACE DE CHOISEUL.-Very dw
of the fines
hing Sim
World's Fiir. Chicago, 1893. S^.50'per"doz, only.
F. with close compact habit and large sized flowers; beautiful deep
„ fln'^l)edde"r.?articulaVry valuable on account of its dwarf habit, beautifufcolor and good sized flowers. Bronze Medal awarded
PRESIDENT CARNOT.-Orange-scarlet. suffused with pink; a beautiful color, good sized heads with large flowers
cho CO late- maroon ; one of the finest dark-leaved sorts, distinct and good.
Price of the 6 preceding sorts, strong pot-grown plants. $i2>50 pel
tbe plant will grow eight feet. It begin
surmounted by 1 ''""* ^ ^
of drooping the i -
one after the other. i_ - . - .
the only word that describes this variety. For
, Canna for bedding (
up flower-stems more
■y early and is one con
?eis of the very larges
owering shoot beelns i
f doors introduced u
St. and the shoots flo
these large brilliant clu:
surpasses Mme. Crozy.
r forty c
iroached i
identical with Mme. Crozy i
vidual fln%yer Is !a
finest Orchid. The color is very hard to describe t
) and lightens i!
questioned, but trial h;
masses. As a pot-plan*
World's Fair, Chicago. :
FRANCOIS CROZV.
bordered with a narrow edge of gold, one or t
Crozy. and are fairly covered with flowers. Bro:
PAUL MARQUANT.-One of the most
Fair have considered it preferable to any other
throws BO many flower stems as this. The it
eparatelyjDy itself. The flo
STAR OF 1891.— More dwarf than Mi
and will bloom in the house in the ^' '"
It will please the buyer every time.
GEOFFROV ST. HIIjAIRE.— Best dark-leaved Canna that can be offered cheap. Dark
MADAYIE CROZV.— Flowers flaming scarlet bordered with gold. This is now well knr-
have ever sold has given such universal and unqualified satisfaction. In nrder to give an »,„»«„a„ „,.
coloriQgTwe will be pleased to send this free to any one who may not have received it; it is no exageeration whatever, gl
of the flowers and the large heads of bloom are taken in connection with the freedom with which it blooms, it maKes c
awarded us for this at World's Fair. Chicago, 1893.
MIS8 SAIt VQ RILL.-Carmine-orlmion; borne in erect heads; of dwarf, compact habit, blooming
; $15.00 per 100
„....^. w.„..j .- habit and general style of growth, butthe flowers a
...^^„ desirwhle shades that could be secured. The plantsare --
Medal awarded us for t 'is at World's Hair. Chicago. ISgS.
tinct of all and one of the most beautiful. Those who have s
-■'^ <■ ptingMme. Crozy. on account of its beauty and ^-- .
'' . — ., — 4., — „„^*v„*i i[-_apike very large, each flower standii.^ V,.,,. . ■,*•„„
give any adequate idea of how beautiful a shade it is. It might be described as a bright.SH
iVery sheen, making the salmon of tbe flower very brilliant. Some have described it as aoricot-a shade that is
of the finest of all, as the'growth is not so tall as the preceding sorts. Bronze Medal awarded us for this at World s 1 air. Chicago. IH.W.
8 admirably a
3 of s«arlet when it blooms, but the indi^
idea of the larire s
of culf
Igred leaves with a dark metallic or bronze lustre. Flowers, light, salmon scarlet,
ideal sort in every way. We have made a specialty of this for the pa^ttbree^a
.. ...th'aoarmihe
fashionable at fc^e
It is an elegant pot-plant,
an reccoramend, knoWiDB
i flowers, we had a painting made, show
z the actual size of the
nd thevivid and beautiful O'lorlng of Mme. (
t attractive plants for bedding that i:
i, and no plant W€
id their beautifr'
^..j. ..hen the large aU
melve of. Bronze Meqi
freely.
Price, strong pot grown plants, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.
F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.jY.
I
The Klorisx's E^xchanoej,
555
SPECIAL NOTICE
The demand for my celebrated brand of Mushroom Spawn having assumed such
large proportions, it becomes necessary that I be early informed of the wants
of my patrons in order to provide and arrange for prompt delivery ahead
of the approaching planting season. My first consignment of the new season's manufacture will arrive in August, and to
make it an object for my customers to book their orders now, for delivery as wanted during the season, I make the following J
special offer : On all orders placed with me within 10 days from date of this offer I will allow a
■K^nnvr* f%r iOI/ DCDPCMT ^''°™ *'^® cm-rent list prices and will agree to deliver same on such dates
KbD A I t Ur I fc /2 ■ til UtN I ■ and in such quantities as my customers may specify, the rebate to apply
to the whole quantity ordered ahead, irrespective of dates the same may be delivered. This offer does not apply to orders
for spawn from stock for immediate delivery, but only to orders placed for future delivery. My customers will note that this rebate is equal
to a cut of about
sufficient inducement for all
growers to place their orders
immediately. For cash with order an additional 5 per cent, will be
allowed.
'---^.
ONE GENT PER POUND
(Mention paper.)
RlilMEMBIjlB this offer is for the genuine
the money-maker, guaranteed to be the best brand
of spawn now on the market. Hundreds of testi-
monials to prove it.
<$>
G. C. WATSON, Wholesale Seedsman and Commission Merchant, 1025 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
GROWEI* AND IMPORTER OF BULBS FOR FLORISTS. HAVE YOU SEEN MY PRICES?
Pittsburg.
Market Items.
At last we are getting seasonable
Weather, and "Old Sol" is trying his best
to make tip for lost tinae, as he is forcing
the mercury up to the top notch, makiDg
it rather uncomfortably warm for the last
few days, the thermometer registering in
the nineties. With the advent of good
weather trade has picked up considerably,
particularly in cut flowers, which were in
great demand, and thesupply at times was
short. A good deal of funeral work was
put up by J. R. & A. Murdoch, and Elliott
& Ulam, and the latter firm's prospects for
the coming week are very good, as they
have three wedding orders already booked.
The June weddings are giving quite a
lot of work to the florists, and as the
school commencements will soon be in
order the outlook for the balance of the
month should be considered, bright.
Patterson Bros, had a very fair trade
last week, and the rest of the stores were all
satisfled.
Trade in the market was somewhat
slower than usual, also an unsatisfactory
plant trade since Decoration Day, and it
looks as if the plant business is done for
the season, which is unfortunate for some
growers who have plenty of stock to sell
yet. Prices of cut flowers are about as
follows: Roses from 50c. perdoz.up. Jacqs.
are coming in now in quantity and sell at
75c. per dozen ; carnations from 35c. up ;
they are plentiful. Paeonies are selling
better this year than ever and are in great
. demand, averaging about $1 per dozen.
Sweet peas, cornflowers and some other
outdoor stocks are sold at reasonable
prices and are in good demand. Water
lilies have made their appearance. Quite
a lot of longiflorum are in the market at
present, both very desirable for funeral
work.
The stock of roses that some of our
gyowers are producing at present is very
good. F. BuRKi is sending in some fine
ones, as also is A. W, Smith, who has good
Mermet and other sorts. J. Wyland is
cutting elegant Bride and Perle at pres-
ent.
General Notes.
Robert Faulk left last week for
the great lakes, where he generally spends
his vacation immediately after the plant
season is over.
Superintendent W. Hamilton, of the
Allegheny Parks, has been quite busy the
last fewweeks on thevarious floral designs
and portraitsthat will ornament the parks.
His intentions are to make about two
dozen beds representing the badges of
every corps of the great armies that helped
to save the Union. The plants used are
mainly echeverias and alternantheras,
with a few other sorts to form the back-
ground. The head of Lincoln is already
very attractive, and when finished will be
as good a piece of work as ever was made
in the parks, being about fifteen feet in
length. Mr. Hamilton will try his utmost
to make a fine display of the fiorist's art,
which will certainly please the G. A. R.
men, as well as the many visitors who will
be in our two cities during the Grand
Army encampment next September.
■ E. C. Reineman.
Contracts Now in Order
also June Budded Plums of Japan
and otiier varieties, the Koyal Apricot, as well
as a full assortment of Nectarines.
Low rates and careful attention given.
ALEX. PULLEN,
MILFORB NURSERIES, MILFORD, DEL.
CLEMATIS.
For Fall Deliter^'.
In Choice, Popular, Jfained Kinds.
Prices on application.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, Hi.
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F.
Charlotte,
H. HORSFORD,
- - - - Vermont.
CARNATIONS Ar,L, SOt,»,
I have a fine lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
WKITE FOR PRICE.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Joseph Dunklet, florist, is able to come
down town in a wheeled chair. Mr.
Dunkley sold his celery ground and is
running none but his florist establishment
now. S.
o j^ 3!>a~ ]sr .A. s .
strong pot plants.
ROBUSTA, fine for foliage f6 00 per 100.
MME. CROZY 900 "
PAUL, MARQUANT 10 00 "
ALPHONSE BorVIER 15 00 "
Please send your orders at once.
\f. A. HI AND A,
T/ie Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
iMHENWRITINGMENT:OMTHF FCORIST'S
Send in contract orders for fall delivery.
New Mammotli Perfection Cosmos^Erlinda,
white ; Koaeta, pink, both sorts and mixed.
New Giant Calliopsis, Golden Glory.
New Ipomoea, Heavenly Blue.
Sweet Peas, named and mixed , Bcfc ford's strain
Smilax, Cobea Seandens, I-arge Flowering
Cannas, Mammotli Verbena, New Dwarf
Tom Thumb Nastartiums, Cuttings of
Geraniums, all classes. Choice Pelargon-
iums, Fine Hybrid Cacti, Amaryllis
Bulbs. Send for trade list to
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,
*♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
X STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville. Ohio. 1
^ Tnioleoale Nurserymen and Florists^
^ Can show as fine blocfes of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Boses a
, , , canbe^
», found in the U. 8. We grow i million Roses and million of plants annually. Trade list T^
^ free. Correspondence solicited. Mention paper. X
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
We offer an immense stock of strong, well established plants, from four inch pots, which
will make a display at once. All have been well hardened off in open frames and must not
be confounded with dormant eyes or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. For a general
list refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all
the desirable novelties of the season.
Per 100
...86.00
FrinTceBS I/USSigruani 10.00
Per 100 Per 100
Madame Croiy SIO.OO Nardy Pere $16.00 Nolly Bowden
Ai»i.»n.o TinnT.la<- 1000 Secretary Stewart 10.00 Princess I,u88l„
Alptonse Bouvier lU.OO j,^„toi„e Crozy 8.00 Statnaire Pulconis 8.00
Paul Marquant 8.00 Earonne De Sandrans.. .10.00 Ventura 8.00
Florence Vaughan 35.00 Baronne De Renowardy 8.0O Vitticeulteur Gaillard.. 8.00
Comte Horace de Choi- I,.E. Bally 16.00
seaul 10.00 Francois Corbin S.OO
Duchess de Montenard. 10.00 Mr. Lefehvre
Charles Henderson 36.00
Paul Bruant 15.00
Comtesse de t'Estolle. .15.00 B. Chevreul.
.13.00
3.00
Enfant du Rhone „ --
Edward Michel 10.00 Plerette de Biorlet 8.00
Explorateur Crampbel.. 13.00 GeofTrey St. Hillaire
Gustav SennhoU, (true) 10.00 J. Thomayer. 15.00
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5.00 ;
or if this set contains duplicates of any varieties you have in stock we will omit any
that you may specify and add other choice varieties in their place.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
• PRIMULA SINENSIS.*
Our Primula seed has been grown by the most celebrated English, Freoob, German and
American specialists, and is remarkable for great diversity of coloring, as well as for splendid
habit of the plants and the large size of the flowers, measuring from 1^ to 3 inches in diameter,
being perfectly round and beautifully fringed.
PRIMULAS WITH FRINGED FOLIAGE.
^^ The Best Advertising Medium for you Is the
FLORISTS' EX0HAN6E. Why 7 Because It meets
more of uour customers than any other paper.
Alba, white, 360 seeds, 30c.; 1000 seeds, Sl.OD.
Cllis-wlcli: Red, brightest red, 350 seeds-
85 ots.i 1000 seeds, $1.20.
Kermeslna Splemaens, crimson, 350
seeds, 30 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
Atrosansalnea, brightest deep red, large
flower, 360 seeds, 50 ots.i 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Alba Magnifica, snow white, large, 350
seeds, 60 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Mixture ofall the above, 250 seeds.as
PRIMULAS, WITH FERN-LIKE FOLIAGE,
PRIMULA, double mixed, 75 seeds, 50 ots.
NEW GIANT PltlMULA, mixed, anew strain, 150seeds. 50 ots.
Globosa Alba, very large, ivory-white
350 seeds, 50 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Blue, a clear sky-blue, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
JVlont Blanc, new, large, milk-white flow-
era, 350 seeds, 50 cts.
Velvety Red, new, 350 seeds, 50 cts.
Oculata Lutea, white with large yellow
eye, 350 seeds, 50 cts.
Rosea, bright pinlc, 350 seeds, 35 cts.
Striata, white and lilac striped, 100 seeds, 16c.
1000 seeds, S1.00; 1-16 oz.. 11.50.
ced, 250 seeds. 35 cts.
VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE.
iposed of the most salable colors of Single !•
Uh a sprinklinpr of oth ' ^ •"
nciiu« v^u.ucoe Primulas, the best
^hitan mil us H.IIII i*-ii-. Willi a, Buiiunujun; v.i. -.ltijo. v.v,.v,.^. - ,- ,,--" a large Variety of colors, the most
ImTortnnt lhSes';;idom OHtiDE. ircontalnrsorne of the above Wntloned Glnnt sorts, some Peru
l?£ved, some of the Pallanza strains, also some with dark leaves and stems. We have taken special parn
to make this mixture as complete as possible, and can nnreservedly recommend It to everyone.
Price for International Mixture, Packet of 250 seeds, 60 cts. i 1000 seeds, S1.25i 1-16 oz., $2.00
niNERARIA HYBRID A, Columbian Mixture, per 1000 seeds, 50 cts.
CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA, best mixed, a splendid strain, trade packet, 50 cts.
CYCLAMEN, Giant Mixture. 60 seeds, 50 cts.; 1-8 oz., t2.00.
2e Barclay St.,
NEW rORK.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST-S EXCHANGE
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE '"^.rr"
556
The^ Klorist's Exchange
Boston.
Superintendent Doogtte, in reply to a
correspondent in a daily paper, who sug-
gested that the pansy blossoms in the
public garden should be cut each day and
forwarded to the hospitals, says he would
only be too glad to adopt the suggestions
of the correspondent if they were at all
practicable; but unfortunately there are
unsurmountable objections to this method
of dealing with pansies. In the first place,
he depends upon the pansies each year to
furnish seed for the following year's
plants. To do this successfully he has to
use the best seed-producing flowers. These
are always the first crop. To cull these
would undoubtedly improve those that
follow, but then they would be improved
at the expense of the best seed. The rea-
son why pansies are better for being clip-
ped is, that the production of seed makes a
far heavier demand on the vitality of the
plant than the production of bloom, and
this will also explain why the second crop
of pansies which are allowed to go to seed
are much inferior to those that precede.
At the best, pansy blossoms are shortlived
and those that follow seed-flowers are so
impaired in vitality that should they be
clipped as suggested, they would be wilted
and withered before they could gladden
the eyes of the sick.
At Horticultural Hall on Saturday last
Jos. Tailby & Son showed a specimen of
Richardia Africana Elliottiana, the yellow
calla, for which they were awarded a
silver medal. The spathe is clear, bright
yellow, and the foliage is spotted with
transparent silvery spots. L. T. Seaver
showed ruffled pansies, and E. Gr. Bridge
a vase of Ferdinand Mangold carnation.
Winter Bros, had some seedling clematis,
and Wm. H. Spooner an exhibit of Stan-
well Perpetual Scotch roses.
St. Paul, Minn.
Trade Items.
The weather has been bright and
warm and very dry. Everybody has been
praying, or at least hoping, for rain.
Trade, however, has not been at a stand-
still. The demand for cut flowers has
been unusually good for this season of the
year. Roses are of good quality and are
held at stiff prices. Carnations are in
good demand, quality fair, with retail
prices at 35 cents per dozen. None of the
growers seem to take pains to have good
carnations at this season. The demand
for them during June is usually good and
more attention to them at this time would
well repay our growers. F. G. Gould, of
Excelsior, however, is sending in some
fine carnations. He makes a specialty of
these in the Summer and has some of the
finest blooms ever seen in this market.
While the demand has been principally
for boxes and baskets for the '"sweet girl
graduate," there has also been an unus-
ually large amount of funeral work and
the usual complement of June weddings.
One of the finest pieces of work ever turned
out in the city, was a huge floral chair
presented by the Board of Aldermen to
their chairman on his induction into office.
Roses and carnations were principally
used, and the blending and contrasting of
colors produced a fine effect. There were
other floral decorations at the same time,
and the new administration went into
office under the beneflcent influence of
Dame Nature's most winning smiles.
In the plant line trade is somewhat
slower, though considerable planting out
is still being done. The demand for pan-
sies, roses and geraniums still continues
very good. Coleus and other foliage plants
are not being planted very extensively.
Everything is practically sold out, how-
ever, and the trade has been all that one
could wish for. One thing our friends
have learned this year, is that it pays to
grow only the best. The best plants can
always be sold to advantage, while the
poorest can be left to the street fakir and
the department stores.
Around the City.
Throughout the city everything in
the floral line is looking fine. Paeonies are
just bursting into bloom. Dielytra, iris,
aquilegia, honeysuckles, are all adding
their wealth of beauty to the lawns. The
old and favorite Virginia creeper is grown
very extensively here, probably for want
of something better to take its place. Its
mass of dark green foliage, its perfect
hardiness and its rapid growing qualities,
combine to make it very popular here.
Some clematis are also seen, with quite a
good many hybrid and climbing roses.
More of these are being planted each year,
and with proper care and attention the
first few years, they do as well here as in
more favored localities.
Calvary Cemetery is looking very nicely,
early every lot has its vase or bed of
wers, while a few larger beds have been
-ced at the entrances, producing on the
whole a very fine effect. Quite a good
many yellow iris are planted, and they are
so handsome, so cheap and require so little
attention that their general use as a ceme-
tery plant should be encouraged.
At the parks work is practically com-
pleted. The warm weather has brought
everything forward in good shape. While
there is not enough contrast in the beds,
some very fine effects have nevertheless
been produced. The work seems to have
been too much hurried, and suggests too
small a force and too short a time for
doing it. While some of the work shows
an artistic hand, other parts of it seem to
have been badly neglected. Time will,
however, repair these omissions, and each
season will suggest possibilities for the
next.
City Tree Planting.
Having seen more or less about tree
planting for cities in the Exchange, your
scribe would like to add his mite. In this
city the box elder has probably been
planted more extensively than any other
tree. When carefully pruned and cared
for, they make a neat, round, compact
bushy top, affording abundance of shade,
but hardly forming an ideal street tree.
We think they have been planted so exten-
sively for want of something better. Of
late years elms and sugar maples have
been planted, while soft maples have also
been put in quite extensively. A great
many natural oaks are also found, but as
they die out rapidly whenever the roots
are disturbed, it will only be a matter of a
few years when they will all be gone.
The elm seems to be the favorite here,
its hardy constitution enabling it to with-
stand our severe droughts without injury.
All the trees ordered to be planted by the
City Council the past year have been elms.
A very admirable plan for beautifying
the city has been suggested by the City
Engineer. That is, make the driveways of
all streets of uniform width, say 30 ft.,
sidewalks 6 ft. with boulevards of 12 ft. be-
tween, these to be planted with trees by
the city, the cost of same to be assessed
against the property. This would greatly
enhance the beauty of the streets, would
lessen the cost of keeping them in repair,
and in the long run be cheaper, cleaner
and more healthful than the wide, uneven,
unkempt, unplanted spaces now called
streets. Veritas.
Buffalo.
Market Notes.
The weather this week has been
pleasant and good. Planting out is being
conducted with much energy. Some
houses seems to be blessed with a fullness
difficult to handle, the demand being a bit
slow.
Cut fiower trade is quite fair, and since
last week all blooms generally show up
more plenty again. The call for carnations
is light, so a surplus is likely to exist in
the near future. The choicer varieties of
outdoor p£eonies have been shipped in and
sell well at three to four dollars per hun-
dred.
The matter of the failure of Adams &
Nolan, coming to the surface so sudden
and unexpected, is still a fruitful topic of
comment. No defined action has been
made by the assignee as yet, so the future
of the concern is undecided.
Club Notes.
Planting time and warm weather
is sure to have a dispiriting effect on at-
tendance at club meetings, that one of this
week being no exception to the rule. Two
members were added, however, by election,
and routine business matters were actively
attended to. Professor Cowell's residence
as a meeting place was found most pleas-
ant and attractive. It will be succeeded
through the invitation of Secretary Scott,
by the next meeting in the home of this
gentleman.
J. W. CONSTANTXNE has movcd into a
half of the store, 457 Main St., which he
will occupy in conjunction with a
steamship agency business. It is the
premises occupied by D. B. Long previous
to two years ago, and under the hands of
Miss Maggie Skinner, formerly an em-
ploye of Mr. Long as well. The large
eight-foot show window partakes of its
old-time attractive display.
Recent visitors were : Harlan P Kelsey
ofLinville, N. C, who attended the ses-
sions of the Nurserymen's Convention at
Niagara Falls; W. F. Ellwood, Clinton
■S-J-'JP^^ Dobbie, Niagara Palls, Out.;
T. M. Webb, Corfu, N. Y. VlDi.
Georgetown, Colo.
Squalls of snow fell at intervals through-
out the day on June 8 ; the ground is cov-
ered with it. The atmosphere has been
raw and chilly ; overcoats and wraps are
necessities. The fruit crop is slightly
touched, but not seriously damaged
J. E. K.
Some Handsome Flowering Trees.
JAS. S. TAPLIN,
The great trouble with the amateur who
is not well versed in horticulture is that as
soon as he begins to improve and plant his
place the tree agent attempts to sell him
worthless varieties of trees and shrubs, in
preference to introducing to his notice trees
which are of iine habit and great beauty, and
which will grow well anywhere. To bring a
few of the best of them to the notice of those
who are not conversant with modern orna-
mental trees is the motive of this article.
Syringa Japonica (the Giant tree lilac). —
This beautiful tree was discovered in Japan,
where it is very rare and only grows in one
locality. The first specimens were raised
from seed in the Arnold Arboretum, and the
largest are now about twelve years old and
twenty feet high. Professor Sargent classed
it as one of the most magnificent trees re-
ceived for years. It makes a grand speci-
men tree for planting on a lawn, even when
not in flower. It is a straight stout tree, as
vigorous as a young ash, and has large hand-
some foliage that never mildews and keeps
bright and glossy till it loses its leaves in
the autumn. It blooms in midsummer after
all the other lilacs are over, and produces
immense clusters of white flowers standing
stiffly up on the outer and top shoots of the
tree. It deserves the name of King of Lilacs,
and should be in every collection.
PvRus Malus Parkmanii.— This is the
king of flowering crabs. In autumn the foli-
age takes the richest tints of crimson and
orange. It flowers the whole length of the
last season's growth, as well as the older
spurs, and is, when in bloom, a mass of
color. The buds are set on stems about
three inches long, are a rich carmine color,
and in shape just like a rosebud, but more
slender ; the fully open flowers are semi-
double and light carmine. Taken on the
whole, it is one of the most beautiful of all
dwarf trees and never fails to give satisfac-
tion to all who grow it,
CoRNus FLORIDA RUBRA. — This is a true
red flowering dogwood, not a pink or pinkish
white, but rosy red and large flowering ; it
is a gem among the dogwoods.
Magnolia Hvpoleuca. — A new magnolia
of great beauty, leaves glaucous, white un-
derneath, purple tinted above, with a large
red midrib and stem. The flowers are white
and are produced in June after the leaves
are developed.
Cladrastistinctoria (Yellow Wood). — A
slow growing but very handsome tree ;
leaves compound like those of a locust, light
green color changing to yellow in autumn ;
flowers like pea blossoms, white and very
fragrant, covering the tree about the middle
of June with long pendulous racemes of
great beauty. A fine lawn tree.
SopHORA Japonica. — This is a perfect lawn
tree, with compound leaves of rich glossy
green which resemble those of the bay tree.
The most unique characteristic of this little
tree is the color of its twigs and branches,
which are a bright green, making it very at-
tractive in Winter. The flowers, of a rich
cream color, are borne in long clusters.
There is a weeping variety of this tree that
is very handsome.
CoRNUS FLORIDA PENDULA. — The Weeping
dogwood is a beautifiil tree, combining all
the good qualities of the dogwood with a
perfectly drooping habit and the upright
leading shoot of the birch. It has large
white flowers which are succeeded by clus-
ters of scarlet berries, making it one of the
most beautiful trees of recent introduction.
Prunus Pissardii (Crimson leaf Prune).
— This IS the prettiest dwarf tree of recent
introduction, and was fully described on
page 96.
Crat.-egus (Paul's Scarlet). — Double scar-
let thorn is one of the best varieties in culti-
vation ; the flowers are large, very double,
bright red and freely produced, making it
one of the finest of the thorns. The double
white variety of this thorn makes a good
companion to the above.
Catalpa Bungei.— This is a very showy
dwarf Species, making a fine round head of
foliage and very useful where the ordinary
catalpa is too large and coarse growing. The
golden catalpa, C. aurea, is a very desirable
small tree with golden foliage. C. purpurea
(purple leaf catalpa) is a very fine novelty,
scarce as yet, but bound to be very popular.
The red flowering j^sculus, or horse
chestnut, makes a beautiful small tree, and
is a great novelty ; it is much dwarfer and
more compact than the common horse chest-
nut.
Persica vulgaris camellL'Efolia plena
(the camellia-like flowering peach). — This is
the finest of the flowering peaches. The
flowers are large, abundant, and rich car-
mine in color. It is the finest of all the trees
that flower in May, and should be in every
collection.
A few of the newer magnolias should be on
the home grounds, but as magnolias do not
move well be careful of whom you purchase
them, as many of the low-priced trees
that are sold have not been transplanted
often enough, and have no fibrous roots.
Magnolias should always be mulched the
first season to keep the roots moist.
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557
Tomatoes for Money.
This was a topic discussed at the recent
meeting of the N. J. State Hort. Society, by
•Messrs. Baker & Russ, who detailed their
practice to an interested audience.
Mr. Russ divided Tomatoes into three
classes: early, medium and late; the latter
class being canning tomatoes were not
worth considering in this case. He prepared
liis hotbeds about February 12th. with some
15 inches of New York stable manure and
five inches of soil. Seed put in as soon as
the bed is made will be coming up while the
heat generated is greatest and too much for
them, so after waiting three or four days
for the first heat to pass off, he then sows
the seed, and thinly, so as to get strong,
stocky plants. Keeps the temperature about
40 to 50 degrees. By the last of the month
they are potted out, transplanted in cold
frames, and thence to the field in April,
when the weather is mild enough. Com-
mences to pick from June 20th to July ist.
The field receives $iS.oo to $20.00 worth of
manure and 600 pounds of commercial
fertilizer per acre. Ships to Newark and
New York; has sent as high as 700 baskets a
day. Grows 12 acres and realizes $125.00 to
$150.00 per acre, or about $75.00 dollars net,
each acre.
Variety grown, a cross between General
Grant and Richmond. Generally uses new
ground every year, but has seen them grown
three years m succession on the same
ground. Farms 63 acres, and uses about
$1,500.00 worth of manure and fertilizer per
year.
Mr. Baker starts his plants about the
middle of February in beds, at a tempera-
ture of about 60 degrees; sows seeds thin
and aims to get a slow, sturdy growth;
when four inches high transplants in wood
boxes, 4^2 X 5 inches, one plant to the box.
Fills the boxes about three inches deep with
a compost of hog manure, crude fish and
bone flour, balance in good soil, the boxes
are then set on a bench in the house and
well cared for. When about six inches high
they are moved to a cold frame, keeping the
temperature at about 40 degrees. At 12 to
15 inches high they are in full bloom with
young tomatoes set. When set in the field
m April these plants represent a space of
about 15 inches square, and are as thick as
your thumb. They are wet thoroughly
before taken to the field. ■ The wagon is
lengthened to 16 feet, which holds a good
many plants, and when turned out of the
boxes the roots are entire and present a
solid mass of earth and roots. A compost
of manure is then used with a handful of
commercial fertilizer added, containing five
per cent, of ammonia, ro per cent, of phos.
acid, and six per cent, of potash. These
plants do not wilt and in 24 hours have
started a new growth. Begins cultivating
next day to loosen up the ground trampled
on. In about two weeks applies about one
ounce of nitrate of soda to the plant, about
a foot away; if rain follows this will show
its effects in five days. In two or three
weeks makes a second application.
Cultivates frequently till the plants fall
down. Picks ripe fruit by June 20th. Some
varieties will ^ive 10, 15 and 20 fruits from
the crown settmg; others i, 2 and 3. Quality
in early tomatoes is not what he ii^ after.
Gets two or three dollars a basket for his
early tomatoes ; when other growers come
in with later and better quality of fruit, his
is out of market. His method of handling
the plants, saving all the roots, and avoid-
ing any check from transplanting or other
causes from the start, with liberal treat-
ment, are the prime factors of his success
with early tomatoes.
The boxes used resemble the old Hallock
berry box and come from Michigan in the
flat, costing $2.50 to $2.75 per 100, and a man
will put together 500 a day. Used con-
demned tin cans from the canneries before
finding these boxes, but prefers the latter as
far better in many ways. It must be evident
to every one who has had any experience
with the tomato that the plants procurable
of seed houses and stores are of little value
owing to their thick, crowded and drawn up
growth. A single plant, grown with plenty
of room to expand laterally, and not drawn
up, is worth ten of those leggy, weak spind-
lings, usually obtainable, and if carefully
transplanted with the roots entire, will not
require two or three weeks to recuperate, as
is generally the case with the others.
Economy in the labor of handling these,
as well as other crops, is the keynote to suc-
cess in these days of fierce competition. A
striking case of system and management
was illustrated by a potato grower at the
meeting of the State Board. In digging,
the potatoes were picked into bags about the
field and it took a half to three-quarters of
an hour to load them up, the team having to
stop at every bag. He saw the necessity of
economizing time, and ordered the bell rung
at a quarter before twelve, as a signal to
quit digging and hitch to the wagon and
load up. The loaders, fearing they would
have to work overtime, persuaded the driver
to go on without stopping, and they fol-
lowed, putting the bags in the wagon as it
came along. There was no time lost in
talking, the wagon was loaded, driven to the
cellar, and the potatoes were in the bins be-
fore the driver got his horses fed. By the
study of these and similar economies the
speaker claimed he had reduced the cost of
a 200 bushel an acre crop to 12 cents a
bushel. It is the brain of the employer,
rather than that of the employe, which
must be used in saving time and needless
labor. E. Williams.
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Single young man for florist business,
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<t^HB^ t^IvORlSl?^© fexcMAlNTGE^.
The Seventeen Year Locust.
The following information relative to
this insect, which is nOw infesting many
localities, taken from the New York
Ttm'es, we have no doubt will be found in-
teresting to our readers. Through the
courtesy of the publishers of the Times we
dre also permitted to use the cuts shown
hetewith, illustrative of the context.
A curious fly, belonging to the family of
the Cicadarise and the sub order of Hem-
iptera^ or half-winged or gauze-winged in-
sect, is now making the residents of a large
territory miserable by its monotonous
screeching. Fortunately, it goes to sleep
at night, or the plague would be as un-
bearable as that of the ancient Egyptians.
This insect is commonly known as the
seventeen-year locust, for the reason, pos-
sibly, that there is a common custom of
calling things by names that do not be-
long to them. For this is not a locust,
Above Surface Burrows of the Fly.
which is a member of quite a different
family, known as Orthoptera, and is so
closely related to the common grasshopper
as to be taken for it by all but scientific
people.
Every Summer the song of the harvest
fly is heard sung to his mate, who, unlike
other females, has no voice of her own,
and is content to live a quiet life and make
no noise in the world. This song is made
up of one long-drawn-out note, shrill but
soft at first, gradually increasing in its
crescendo, and maintained for a few
seconds, when it gradually loses its force
and subsides into a low note until it is
heard no more ; at an interval of a minute
or so, it begins again, and so continues the
whole day long.
This sound is the effect of a vibrating
septum drawn tightly over a frame like
a semi-globular drum, or, in fact, a pair of
them, under the wings of the insect, and
this membrane, acted upon probably by
air drawn in and forced out of the drum,
makes the strident sound uttered by this
insect. This sound is the effect of several
hundred vibrations of the parchment-like
septum per second.
7y&. <5'
The last appearance of this insect was in
1877, when it extended from Troy, on the
Hudson, through Connecticut, New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Dis-
trict of Columbia. It has again returned
in due time, have completed its term of
imprisonment and come to perpetuate its
race and revisit the scenes of its birth.
For it has not been far away. It has been
quietly feeding upon the roots of the apple
and the oak trees, possibly never straying
from its first selected tree, doing no harm,
but fulfilling its curious purpose in nature
of making up for seventeen years of
silence by a terrible din when it gets the
chance. And then it dies happy.
It is a stout bodied insect, with broad
gauzy wings, as may be seen in che illus-
tration It IS far better looking in its few
Perfect Fly.
days of maturity than in its previous
stage, in which it is a homely grub
or an ugly pupa. But it has the
advantage of being well behaved,
and a modest, silent creature, strictly
devoted to its own business, which
is to burrow in the ground for seventeen
long years. During this time it crawls
along the roots of the trees, to which it at-
taches itself, puncturing them and suck-
ing the sap. It has not been certainly
known that the locusts do any serious
damage, although a well-known entomo-
logist, a lady, discovered them quite
numerously in a pear tree, which had been
due up on account of its mysterious failure
to grow, and her report states that " the
larvae of this insect were found in count-
less numbers on the roots, engaged in suck-
ing the sap, and twenty-three were taken
from a root a yard long and an inch in
diameter." But as it has not been found
that any special local injury is apparent in
places where they appear in great numbers,
this case may be taken as exceptional.
Doubtless the moles in their burrowing
find and devour them in great numbers
and thus keep them in safe subjection.
The grubs stay near the surface, not de-
scending more than six or eight feet, mak-
ing circuitous burrows with their strong
Fly, Showing the Drum.
forefeet, well adapted for this purpose.
As soon as they reach a root they follow it,
feeding on it as they go, and changing
from root to root as they find it necessary
for fresh supplies. Doubtless the dam-
aged roots die, and are replaced by new
ones, without much injury to the trees.
Thus they live and await the stage of ma-
turity. As this approaches they gradually
work to the surface, burrowing their way
and filling the passages behind them with
the earth dug out in front. This is per-
ceived by the discolored earth filling the
burrow behind the inseco, and the last
place of rest, where it makes its transfor-
mation, is only a few inches in length,
close to the surface of the ground and
lined with a sort of cement, covered with
a waterproof varnish, to make it dry and
comfortable. On warm, sunny days the
insects have been found peeping forth, as
if curiously surveying their future scene of
life and gathering information about it.
It has been observed by Mr. Rathvon, a
skillful entomologist, that when the
ground happens to be wet, these insects,
impelled by instinct, build up a burrow,
projecting above the surface, in which
they take refuge when the ground may be
overfiowed by a heavy rain. This is seen
in the illustration.
When the proper time, which Solomon
tells us every creature knows by natural
intuition, comes, the mature insect, fully
provided with wings, crawls out of the
ground, always at night, and seeks a tree,
up which it creeps, and fastens itself by its
strong, sharp claws. Then it is a soft,
whitish grub of the shape shown. In this
condition the skin dries, cracks, and bursts
open along the back, and the perfect cicada
creeps out through the rent, leaving the
empty shell still adhering to the tree as a
semi-transparent, parchment-like skin.
Then it emerges into the open air, and,
after a few preliminary attempts to spread
its wings, by which they are stiffened and
dried, the fly rises in the air with a strong
swift flight, and selecting its temporary
home in which to pass the few days of its
perfect stage, proceeds to active business,
The female, hearing the call of its mate, se
lects its partner and makes preparations
for depositing its eggs. This is done on the
small branches of the trees, the eggs being
deposited in neat double rows, parallel,
and arranged, as sl^own, up and down the
bark. Many such rows are made on each
twig, so that the majority of them dry and
die, leaving the tree often bare and dead,
apparently, but wholly so as to the injured
branches and twigs. The fly is not known
to feed in this stage, but simply performs
its parental functions and then dies.
The letter "W" is quite plainly marked
on forewings of the mature insect, and
some superstitious persons have greatly
alarmed themselves most unnecessarily by
thinking this meant war. Others, more
sensible, think it means warm weather,
and prepare their thin clothing for imme-
diate use. Other persons have feared that
these insects may sting, and carefully
avoid handling them. As they have no
sting, and are only armed with a beak for
sucking, which, however, is never used by
the perfect fly, such fears are groundless.
There is nothing poisonous about them.
A Locust's Self-Dug Grave.
and, like some other noisy animals, their
bark is worse than their bite, if this may
be said of a creature that cannot bite.
This periodical insect does not appear all
over the country at once, but each locality
has its different period. Next year it is
due in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. Some
persons have thought that it was this fly
that made the plague that so much wor-
ried the ancient Egyptians in the time of
Moses, and, indeed, it might well be called
a plague, if the whole country were
swarming with these screeching, noiey
creatures, formidable in their appearance
and dreadful to the ignorant by their sud-
den and overwhelming possession of the
land.
Few persons would think for a moment
that this large and conspicuous fly could
be a close relation to that minute and in-
significant creature the plant louse, which
may be seen sucking the sap from the
fresh, succulent young growth of the roses
and other plants, or which are found so
numerously on the leaves of cabbages ;
soft, dusty-looking creatures they are,
gathered in masses and busy sucking the
sap from the leaves. The common chinch
bug is another close relation of the harvest
fly and this cicada, and so is that blood-
thirsty insect that disturbs us in the
watches of the night and murders sleep as
it bites its victims and sucks their blood.
The cicada is a sort of half brother of these
bugs or sucking insects, and if it feeds at
all during its mature stage it does so by
suction, by means of its sharp proboscis,
seen in its portrait.
There are several varieties of this insect.
One is an annual, appearing every year in
the Summer, mostly in June. Another
appears in the Autumn and lays its eggs
on the golden rod. Another comes in the
dog days, and is thus named the dog-day
harvest fly, or cicada. In all, there are
twenty-two varieties known to entomolo-
gists, of which three are periodical, one
appearing every seventh year, and another
every thirteenth, and this which is here
described is the seventeen-year variety.
A correspondent of the same paper
likens their burrows to miniature adobe
huts two to three inches high and one or
two in diameter.
"Examination showed that those peculiar
objects were hollow, the round, smooth
cavity, five-eighths of an inch across, ex-
tending for some feet into the ground. A
strange feature was the entire absence of
an outlet. It was very evident that an ad-
vance body of the mighty army of seven-
teen year 'locusts' had been at work.
The cause of the excrescences being with-
out an exit was quite apparent. With
unfailing instinct the sappeis and miners
had chosen a wet condition of the ground,
probably after a heavy rain, and had
pushed their way through the earth and
tangled turf roots to the surface, where
the pasty flow of mud from the little
mound would widen as the insect still
struggled to escape, thus building it up-
ward and outward, and, as the miner
emerged the soft matter would naturally
draw together at the edges, entirely seal-
ing it.
"A careful search of more than a hun-
dred of the little mounds revealed the pres-
ence of but one locust ; probably the sun
had too quickly hardened the dome-like
roof, and the little fellow had died in his
self-dug grave. A rough estimate, cal-
culating six to the square foot — in many
cases there were more than twelve — showed
that over 1,000,000 of these winged fiddlers
had experienced a resurrection day. Pre-
cursors of the legions are making their ap-
pearance all over this region, and soon
their persistent din will burden the air
with the cry of ' Ph-ar-oh, Ph ar-oh 1 ' "
Orange, N. J.
We are having a plague of 17 year lo-
custs in this section of New Jersey. The
country is fairly alive with them and under
some trees it is almost impossible to see
the ground. I mail you a few of the "red
eyed monsters." Thos. H. Spaulding.
Insect Destroyer of Locusts.
M. Kunkel d'Herculais, who ip studying
how to destroy locusts, has n^iv recom-
mended the multiplication of an insect of
the anthrax genus, which is a parasite of
the locust. — London Qlohe.
How They Do Things Near Boston.
L. F. Seavek, of North Somerville, who
is popularly known as the pansy king, had
on exhibition at the last display in Horti-
cultural Hall some exquisite double ruffle
pansies. Mr. Seaver is the first man who
ever produced these pansies. He obtained
the result by grafting a rose on a pansy
plant and bedding the plant in pulverized
charcoal and blood. — Boston Qlohe.
Foreign Notes.
Artificial Production of Mushroom
Spawn. — In an interesting pamphlet, en-
titled " Sur un noveau proc6d6 de culture
du Champignon de couche," MM. J. Cos-
tantin and L.Matruchot describe a method
first published by them in the *'Comptes
rendus," for July, 1893, by which the
spawn of the edible mushroom can be pro-
duced in a state of purity wholesale. The
pure spores are collected and sown in a
special sterilized nutrient solution, where
they germinate and form a pure white my-
celium arranged in strands. This myce-
lium is placed on sterilized manure, where
it grows abundantly for some weeks. At
this stage it has the appearance and odor
characteristic of natural spawn, and when
placed in a mushroom bed grows and pro-
duces mushrooms normally. At present
cultivated mushrooms are subject to sev-
eral diseases, the germs of which are intro--
duced along with the spawn. Certain
varieties, especially the one having the cap
entirely white, are most esteemed in the
market. By the method described, it is
practicable to perpetuate any desired
variety in a pure state, a condition not
possible by any other means. At present
the production of spawn is intermittent ;
by the culture process spawn can be pro
duced throughout the year, t( hich is an
obvious advantage. The authorities hope
to apply the same method to the cultiva-
tion of other edible species, as the Boletus
and Morel.— Journal of Horticulture.
Severe frosts have recently occasioned
considerable pamage to vegetation in
Great Britain. Fruit and potato crops
have suffered to a great extent.
Adiantum cl^sianum.^A plant of this
new adiantum from South America was
exhibited at the recent Temple Show, Lon-
don, by MM. Linden, of Brussels. The
fronds are rather short, the plant having
apparently a dwarf habit, but they are
very attractive, says the Journal of Hor-
ticulture. The ground color is a pale
green, blotched and radiated with white.
Lenox, Mass.
The premium list of the first annual ex-
hibition of the Horticultural Society has
been issued. The show will be held Sep-
tember 4, 5, and 6, 1894. The premium
list is issued in book form containing in
all 72 pages, and in addition to enumerat-
ing the prizes offered, comprises articles on
a diversifled number of subjects, horticul-
turally descriptive and historical, which
reflect credit on the compilers. The secre-
tary of this Society is Alfred H. Wingett.
Long Island City, L. I.
The Oasis Nursery Company have
leased the plot of ground between the
Long Island Railroad depot and the ferry
house. On this they are now busily en-
gaged laying out three beds of tuberous
begonias and one of cannas, the idea being
to advertise these plants.
I
The Klorist's Exchange.
559
Chicago.
There is really nothing to say worth
saying in the way of business. Pajomea
are still show Bowers in the streets. We
saw to day a bunch of one called Pascalis,
white, with a blood red blotch, very hand-
some; also the white gladiolus, The Bride.
SAMUEL J. Peakcb, 658 Clybourn avenue,
is iust now a busy man. Even with some-
wuat lower price, this plant trade, now
that the cut flower trade is dull, helps tide
one over difficult times. He has some
excellent benches of Meteor, La France,
Perle and other roses planted two months
ago, that will soon be in fine shape for
summer blooming. Here is the only
place, perhaps, where the Duke of Edin-
burgh still maintains a foothold, and the
dark foliage of the plants shows they like
the treatment they receive.
A bench of single stem 'mums are a foot
high, and flourishing. There is a few fair
candidum lilies in flower among the H. P.
roses Lilies now are a scarce article,
although we notice they are coming in
again more freely.
AUGUST JUKGENS, 150 Herndon street,
near-by, has Bne, zonal pelargoniums, but
complains of low prices. He also grows the
fancy pelargoniums well, and finds the
dark variety sells better than other colors.
Considers forced lilacs no good for this
market, as when they are in nobody seems
to want them, and they are expensive to
spoil for want of a customer ; when he has
none they are called for. His valley is m
good shape.
L M JORDONE, 73 Washington street, is
one' of the few florists here with stores
who make a specialty of seeds; in this
part of his trade he is very well content
with the sales this spring.
Henky Hansen, with his home place, at
Rose Hill entrance, ias rented the Mick
Hanson greenhouses, on Clark street,
heretofore run for vegetables. He has lots
of plants on hand but this has been a bad
year for sales.
Donovan finds his big hydrangeas a
dead failure this year. He, however,
found Paris daisies a good feature Decora-
tion week, selling 25,000 sprays. Has also
a good table of longiflorum lilies for
summer.
There has been another big plant put up
in this neighborhood by WiNANDY BROS..
corner N. Clark and Ridge Road, for
vegetables this year, but it is said flowers
will be grown subsequently.
ANTON Then, so long at 830 Larrabee
street, will hereafter have a flne set of
houses out at Bowmanville, that Mecca of
florists, with this more as a depot with
houses enough for decorative plants.
On page 519, for vase in South Park, 25
■ feet diameter, read circumference ; it will
look better.
TneKe Acres of Psoonies.
P S. Petekson, of Rose Hill Nursery,
among hardy shrubs and herbaceous plants
has made somewhat of a specialty of
pgeonies. They are just now, June 9, m
their prime, and wo paid a visit to see
what twelve acres of pseonies in flower
looked like. . ..
Mr and Mrs. Peterson are now on a visit
to the Land of the Midnight Sun, but his
son, " Willie," ably represented the
To indicate what this collection of
pseonies means, he has imported from
France and Holland everything he could
lay hold of, having paid as high as 20
francs for a single eye of a new one,
besides buying in this country. There
are 380 named sorts, covering nearly
twelve acres of ground. In some old stools
we counted sixty flowers on plants, seven
feet across, and what is more, there are
people Id the city who pay $5.00 to $10.00
for one of these monsters. They do not
sell a flower. Among such a vast number,
of course, many differ only in name, but
the old Pottsii, once so noted, is but a
plebian affair to the newer ones. In
passing, the following struck us as notable :
Filomela, purplish red, very double;
Lucie Mallard, pale pink, very large and
double; Modele de Perfection, very large,
fancy center, a grand double; President
Montzey, deep pink ana double. Beaute
Francais, light pink, almost white, whorled
center petals, dotted and splashed blood
red ; Humei, one of the darkest and finest
reddish purple of them all. M. Krelage,
deep red; Princess Clotilde, grand pink
guard, deepest yellow center ; Triomphe
de L'ExpoSition de Lille, very circular in
outline, lilac tinged pink, extra fine; Due
Cazes, fluted center, rather deep pink,
attractive ; Monsieur Mammon, blush
pink ; Monsieur Andre, deepest pink, with
spotted center petals ; Madame Furtado,
rose pink, quilled, very wide guard ; La
Culipe, blush white, splashed red;
Preclosa, white, delicate red spot ; Multi-
colora, fine blush and many petalled:
L'Avenir, pink shell, quilled, primrose
yellow center ; Alexander Dumas, a varie-
gated colored center of extra size ; Mad.
Kaguey, handsome semi double, showing
stamens like a flne pond;iily ;;La Brunne,
a dark red of ^^ ^ .
raiwer!'"' IMMMyuJUW
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVBUS.
Now ReadT, Sl.SO per <loz. ; SIO.OO per
100. Strong Hlants. from 2 inch Pots.
DAH-LEDOUZE BROS., Flatbush, N. T.
"SEBRINA"
My new early pink 'Mum.
21^ in. pots, 250. each ; $2.50 per doz.
Edwin A. SeidewHz, annapolis, Md.
Gouiier; Cuslri, Anjfiislii Victoria and
Tenlout, te.OO per 10U.
CUT FLOWERS, laiyof the Vnlleyand
Sweet Peas n\\ Summer.
CHRYSANTHENIUNIS Inttie best, new and
old varieties, from iM In. pots, *10.00 per 100, very
flne plants. Address
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AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
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NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT
IVORY GHRYSANTHEMUMS
PA inch pots at J3.60
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for Brides and Mermets.
I have a nicu lui. ii» .^72 "i^" v^^o m- ,ru'""
per 100; ro^Dted^cuttmgs,^$3.00 per 100. Will
D. T. CONNOR, LANSDOWNE, PA.
ROSES. ROSES.
Mermet, Cusin and Watteville, $3.50
per 100. Bridesmaid, Bride, Hoste,
Gontier, Meteor and La France, $4.00
per 100. Strong, 2%, in., Beauties,
$6. 00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Strongly
rooted Beauty Cuttings, $3.00 per 100.
Let me price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBERX F. TESSON,
-West JTorest Park. ST. tOUIS, MO.
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Fine soft young stock of the best sorts,
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Immediate shipment. Cash with orders.
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WHEW WRmWG MEHTIOH THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
VIOLETS AND ROSES.
SWANLEY WHITE VIOLETS.
rine clumps. Have about BOOO whicli I
offer at SIO.OO per 100.
Orders also booked now for early Fall delivery
of POTTED PLANTS of MARIE LOUISE
and SWANLEY WHITE.
BEAUTY, BRIDESMAID and BRIDE ROSES.
In 21^, 3 and i inoli pots, A. No. 1 stock;
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Address
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p. O. Box 31, Madison, N. J.
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THE METEOR
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STRONG PLANTS,
$4 per rOO; $35 per 1000.
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PAPft GONTIER, BRIDE, SAFRANO,
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CHARTA, MARIE GUILLOT, SUN-
SET, WOOTTON, PERLE.
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., . _.-... <.„.. ii.,i.f ....H DhMinoH .It qnpfiHl flnrists rates. Write for prices
1 and 4 Inch pots. Pri
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BEIDES. BEIDBSMAIDS. PEELES, Li "RO^ES H03TB3, OnSMS, METEOSS, MEEMETS.
From 2, S and 4 inch pots. AddresB tor qnotationa,
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ROSES
V*
In 2^, 3 and 4 inch pots.
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"Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO.,
Flushing, N. Y.
NICE STOCK FROM IK INCH POTS.
Per 1000 Per 100
Climbing PERLE . . $3.50
BON SILENE .... 3.00
MRS. DE GRAW. . 3.00
PERLE $85.00 2.80
SUNSET 25.00 2.80
BRIDE 82.50 2.50
MERMET 88.50 8.50
GONTIER 82.50 2.50
MME. CUSIN .... 88.50 S.BO
SOUV. D'ON AMI . 22.50 3.50
MARECHAL NIEL. 25.00 2.80
LA FRANCE .... 84.00 2.75
White LA PRANCE 24.00 2.75
ALBANY 24.00 8.75
MBTEOR 88.50 8.50
WATTEVILLE . . . 82.50 2.50
SOUPERT 28.50 8.50
and all standard varieties in
HYBRIDS, TEAS, HYBRID TEAS,
CLIMBERS, POIiYANTHAS, &c.
Strictlyourown selection, $20.00 a 1000;
$2.25 per 100. Same from 4 inch pots,
|6.00 per 100 Send in your lists for
prices. Terms Cash with order.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,
DAYTON, OHIO.
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AUREA NANA, Golden Yellow.
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6,000 ALTERNANTHERAS.
$2.oo per lOo; #i8.oo per looo.
40,000 ROSES.
erotvn In 3 anfl 4 ineli pots. Sena for prices.
„ J t,. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
6 000 BRIDESMAID, at $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
1 OOO METBOKS, 2,000 MERMETS, 3,000 BRIDES, 2,000
' PERLES, l.OOO HOSTE, at $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 2Ji fine stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale.
Casli with order, F. O. B. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRANCE, - Luierne Co., - Dorranceton, Penn.
CARNATIONS "^^' ttif"*^^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS
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BOOKS Received
Correspondence :
Buy Your Orcliids nn the Train— Clirysan-
tlieiuum Cliarles Davis
Cctltural Department:
Clirysanthemums
Cot Flower Commission Business. Needs
OJ? THE 563,
Cut Flower Prices
Flowering Trees, Some Handsome
Foreign notes
Hail Item
How TnET Do things Near Boston .
Locust, the Seventeen-Year UUiis.] .
" Insect Destroyer ob' .
Obituary
Orchid Growers' calendar ....
Seasonable Suggestions
Seed Trade Report
Tomatoes eor Money
Trade notes ■
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Tile Tulip — Its Culture and History.
The article on this subject, published in
last week's issue, will, we doubt not, be
found very interesting to all growers of
these bulbs, giving as it does the practical
experience of one of the oldest and ablest
tulip raisers in Holland. One important
factor in the paper is the classification of
the varieties that are best adapted for bed-
ding purposes, and which come into bloom
simultaneously. Another is the method
of treatment of the bulbs after flowering.
The illustrations, which are from photo-
graphs taken in Holland, are very artistic
and already we have received several en-
comiums on their tasteful reproduction.
The one on page 537 gives a very good idea
of how the bulbs are grown in the Dutch
nurseries.
American Gardening "Inquiry Depart-
ment."
There is no gardening paper published in
America that can begin to compare with
the above in the scope, number and variety
of questions which are answered in each
issue, and we feel that we cannot ceaSe our
efforts in' the attempt to impress upon
every florist the tact that in looking over
the pages devoted tothatdepartment, they
will find many items of immediate interest
and others which it will pay them to make
a mental note of for future reference.
Every effort is made by the publishers to
have all questions answered fully and
clearly, and to accomplish this the ser-
vices of experts and practical men from
all over the country are continually
sought, and, be it said to their credit,
these services are always promptly given,
and for the assistance of these gentlemen
we feel justly proud and honored, as it
places American Oardening in the very
forefront of gardening papers, stamping
its utterances with a seal of reliability on
which readers can well depend.
Sample copies of American Gardening,
published at 170 Fulton St., New York,
will be gladly sent to any florist on appli-
cation. It is devoted to fruits, flowers,
vegetables, and is a complete journal of
horticulture.
Neiv York.
Clnb Meeting.
The Club met on Monday, June 11,
President O'Mara in the chair. Owing to
Mr. Taylor's smoker taking place same
evening the business meeting was short.
Secretary Young read the wording of the
diplomas obtained by the Club at World's
Columbian Exposition for its display of
cut flowers, the old-fashioned garden, and
collection ot horticultural literature. A
committee, consisting of Messrs. C. B.
Weathered, C. H. Allen and John Morris,
was appointed to go over the constitution
and by-laws with a view to their amend-
ment.
Votes of thanks were passed to Mr. and
Mrs. W. Bayard Cutting for the hospi-
tality extended to those members who
visited Oakdale, L, I., on Tuesday, June 5;
also to Mr. A. McLennan for his courtesy
on that occasion.
The smoker was a success, as antici-
pated, Mr. Taylor's only regret being the
limited number present, on account of the
humid weather prevailing. A darky trio
discoursed music, and the terpsichorean
efforts of Mr. Logan, the humorous recita-
tions of Dr. Wallace and Mr. Mance con-
tributed much toward the evening's en-
joyment. Lots of " briars" and good to-
bacco were in sight, and there was no lack
of refreshments. A very pleasant time
was had.
Farmers' CI nil Exhibition.
The meeting of this body held on
Tuesday last was very largely attended.
Mr. C. H. Allen sent a collection of herba-
ceoiis pseonies, and Mr. John N. May an
exhibit of outdoor grown roses. T, Dwyer
of Cornwall, N. Y., had on exhibition 85
varieties of strawberries, some of the best
of these being Timbrell, Cumberland Tri-
""iph, Bubach No. 5, Parker Earle, Van
man, Lovett's Early, Sharpless, Haver-
-.-jd, Banquet and a new variety named
Nan, a promising late kind. H. E. Quin-
tard, of Sound Beach, Conn,, sent some
fine specimens of Chas. Downing, Mrs,
Cleveland and the best Bubach on exhibi-
tion; H. A. Maxiner showed good Bubach
and Haverland, and H. S. Timbrell, Union-
ville, N. Y,, displayed some excellent ber-
ries of the variety that bears his name and
of which he is the originator, a late kind of
high quality.
Mr. B. G. Fowler's paper on " Straw-
berry Culture " was highly appreciated,
and discussed by Mr. John Graham, Mr
^^~. Falconer and others ; and Mr. May's
paper on Roses for the Garden" was well
received. The latter appears elsewhere in
this issue.
Orchid Sale.
At Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54-56
Dey St., New York, auction sale of orchids
from Pitcher & Manda, held on Friday,
June 8, there was a fair attendance of
buyers, and prices ruled as follows : Epi-
dendrum species, 50c, to 60c. and $1 ; E.
prismatocarpum, $1,25; Odontoglossum
bictonense, $1, $1.20 ; O. citrosum, 75c. and
$1 ; O. vexillarium. In flower, $1 to $1,25 ;
O, grande, 50c. to $1 ; O. Rossii majus, 40c.
to 80c.; Cattleya species, $3.76; C. Trianas,
60c. to $1.75 ; C. Dowiana, $3.50 to $5.75 ; C.
Skinneri, 60c. to $2; C. Peroivaliana, 60c.
to $4 : C. Schoerderse, $4, $5.25 ; C. Mossise,
$2,75; Cypripedium Leeanum. $1, $1,10 ; C.
Spicerianum, $1.40 ; C. Lawrenceanum,
60c. to $1.20; C. Haynaldianum, $2; C.
hirsutissimnm, .$1.25; Cypripedium, un-
flowered seedlings, 60o. Cymbidium Man-
daianum brought $2.50; Ccelogyne cris-
tata, 95c. to $1.25 ; C. speciosa, $1 ; C. Mas-
sangeana, $1,25; C. cristata alba, $2;
CalauthesVeitehii,$1.50. Oncidiums fetched
from 60c. to $1.30. Lycaste Skinneri, $1.20,
$2 ; Lajlia superbiens, $4.75 ; L. anceps,
$1, $2; L, purpurata, $4,25, $5 ; L. albida,
30c, , 40c. , 50c. ; Zygopetalum Mackayi, $1,
.$1,25 ; Z. crinitum, $1.25 ; Vanda cosrulea,
$2.25 and $2.75 ; Stanhopea oculata, $1 and
$1.10 ; AngrsBcum sesquipedale, 19.
The Cut rower Market.
At no time this year has the cut
flower market been glutted to such an ex-
tent as has prevailed during the past week.
Alter daily orders were out ice-boxes re-
mained fllled to overflowing, and boxes of
cut bloom were everywhere seen on the
counters of the wholesale dealers. No ap-
proximate figures can be given of prices,
for everyone was glad to sell whatever he
could for any sum offered. Large quanti-
ties of flowers are going to waste, the ex-
treme heat rendering it impossible to keep
them over for more than one day. BuKNS
& Raynok have adopted the very com-
mendable plan of sending their surplus, or
such of it as will bear handling, to hospi-
tals and charitable institutions, thus
putting to good purpose stock that would
otherwise find its way tothedump barrels.
So far as can be ascertained optimistic
views of the business are wholly absent.
School commencements which will be in
full swing next week, give but little hope
of a betterment, the custom of presenting
a basket or bunch of flowers to graduates
having been discountenanced in the public
schools on account ot the jealousy and
disappointment it created among the non-
recipients, although the practice still ob-
tains in private schools and college,'*.
We notice that some growers are already
sending in blooms of American Beauty
from this year's plants. It is, however,
questioned very much whether in the
present state of the cut flower market it
pays to have Beauty as a Summer crop,
and thus early. Good Perle and Niphetos
are coming in, Mermet is somewhat off
color. Several growers of carnations are
still seuding in fair quality of bloom,
Albertini is being received in good shape
and sells well, Jacq. roses are still the
favorites with the fakirs.
Chas. H. Allen is sending In large sup-
plies of outdoor peonies.
Eehst Asmus has gone on a hunting ex-
pedition, into the woods of Maine. He is
in search of big game, and has penetrated
J. K. Allen is taking advantage of the
lull in business to have his office and store
renovated.
WiNFKIED EoLKER Sails for Europe on
Tuesday next, per steamer " Lahn."
J. J. Foley, Bowery, has been very busy
Brooklyn,
Beyond a few funeral orders and several
calls for bouquets and baskets for school
commencements, there is very little doing
in this city. Flowers are plentiful now,
especially peeonies, carnations and Jacq.
and Mme, Plantier roses.
A. C. SCHAEFFEK & CO., Of CoUrt St.,
had the decorations of Packer Institute for
the graduation exercises on Wednesday
last.
Geokqe p. Buckley, who recently
started at Putnam and Classen avenues,
reports a satisfactory business. He has
disposed of a very large number of bed-
ding plants, besides consuming quantities
of these in connection with his landscape
work.
Joe Mallon, ot Jas. Mallon & Sons,
Fulton St., is already making preparations
in anticipation of an extended vacation be-
ginning July 1.
Makie Olive Mels has opened a flower
store at 341 Fulton, in combination with a
manicure and hair dressing establishment.
Toronto.
John Dunlop Is well pleased with the
returns of the season now closing. Stock
has yielded plentifully and demand was
excellent. He Is now cutting on an aver-
age 2,500 roses per day, with blooms as fine
as during the Winter season. Wootton
and Mermet have given enormous continu-
ous crops since December 10. Kaiserin
Augusta and Christine Noue, the new
variety from Washington, is giving great
satisfaction. Perle has been in cut con-
tinuously since August 10 last. American
Belle has done well this season.
Of carnations Wm. Scott, Daybreak and
White Dove are the three vanguards,
yielding almost perpetually.
One house 240 feet for roses and one 200
for violets, both short span to the south,
are being built. Mr. Dunlop is doing
away with front benches. He reports
good returns from his stores, considering
the dull spell.
Fkank Burfitt, Chas. Tidy and Grano-
ER Bros are rushing out plants ; while at
the market Manton Bros, and Frank
DnFFORT are beguiling the very casual
venturer during these dreary days, which
are hoped will soon brighten up.
W. M.
Baltimore.
At last the hot weather is upon us in
earnest, and the purchasing public do not
now care to buy flowers. The Spring of
'94 will be remembered by many as one of
the dullest that has ever been experienced.
The cut flower trade is nearly over now,
too ; it is only an occasional wedding or ,
funeral that brings a little trade.
Soils.
At a meeting of the Club the other
night the subject of soils was talked on.
Mr. Ekas argued that it was not the tex-
ture of the soil that made the plant, but
the ingredients or component parts of the
soil that produced the flowers. He further
stated, and gave authority, that certain
parties had experimented in the line of
soils, and established the fact that the soil
is nothing but an absorber of tho nutrition
that gives growth to the plants. These
men made experiments with all sorts of
things, like scrap iron and chopped wire,
putting in only the nutriments that were
required. At this time of the year when
we all are planting our stock for another
year, the subject of soils is very seasona-
able. It would be well if some of our col-
leagues would give us their opinions on
this important question. In the experi-
ence of your correspondent he has found
that light soils donot give the same strong
growth that heavy soils do in the growing
of roses. To my mind it is very important
with funeral and wedding decorations '^^?^. '^® medium is that is to give off the
He is handlins some maffniflcont. r^cc^-^^^i I nutrition. I can recollect seeing at an ex-
hibition some large maples, 12 feet high,
He is handling some magniflcent paeonies
and gladiolus,
Gillespie has opened the store at 673
Sixth ave,, recently occupied by Aug.
Millang.
C. W. Ward, of Queens, with his family,
has gone to Michigan for a vacation.
Huntsville, Ala.
A barn and its contents, and about
twelve head of mules, belonging to the
Alabama Nursery Co., were totally de-
stroyed by fire on June 8, with no insur-
ance. The loss is estimated at $3,000. The
origin of the Are is at present unknown.
Westbury Station, L. I.
The Oasis Nursery Company this year
are making a specialty of double tuberous
begonias, of which they will plant in all
100,000, which will comprise about 80 per
cent, of the entire stock to be planted.
grown in large tubs of water, the nourish-
ment having been given in the water.
From all appearances the trees were as
strong as if they had grown in soil. If
we could prove that the soil is nothing,
and that by putting in the soil those salts
and acids that are essential to the life of
the variety of plant we intend to grow, we
would have things down fine indeed. It is
my intention this year to make some ex-
periments in this line with chrysanthe-
mums.
Notes.
John Weidey will sail for Europe
on Satui-day, June 16.
The planting of new stock of roses by
the grow-
ers is now
in pro-
gress. />3^ • ^^
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The Klorist*s Exchange^.
661
American SeedTradeJlssociation
Twelfth Annual Meeting, Toronto,
June 12, 1894.
The Twelfth Annual Meeting of the
American Seed Trade Association, now
being held here, is the largest and most
enthusiastic in the history of the Society,
there being fully fifty members present,
many of them accompanied by theirwives.
The Convention met in the parlors of
the Queens Hotel promptly on time with
President Mr. W. Atlee Burpee in the
chair, who made a very pleasing opening
address, reviewing the operations of the
trade and the Association the past year.
Mayor Kennedy gave the address of wel-
come in an able and generous way, which
made every member feel that he was in
the hands ofhis friends, and among liberal,
whole-souled people. One of the most
notable events was the presentation of the
freedom of the city, which was not onl^ ex-
tended to the members of the Association,
but to their wives and friends present with
them. ^
The local committee, which is composed
of Geo. Keith, S. E. Briggs, Herman Sim-
mers and Robert Rennie, have charge of
the entertainment for to-morrow, which
will in part consist of a ride on the lake in
the morning, lunch at Webb's at 3.30 P.M.,
and a carriage ride In the afternoon, all of
which will be seasoned by the kindest
hospitality and good cheer.
The Association has always had the
kindest attention shown it by the trade,
wherever Xhey have met, but this is the
first instance where they have been enter-
tained by the city, and in such a lavish,
generous manner.
The doings of the Convention are for the
interesc of the Association and not for pub
lication, but one of the city papers says :
** At the afternoon session reports were
received from committees on tariff and
customs and experimental stations. A
paper was also read by S. B. Briggs, of this
city, on ' Root and green forage crops
for stock feeding.'
"The remainder of the session was taken
up by discussing the questions, ' How can
we increase the growing of root crops in
the United States ?' and ' How shall we
classify peas to avoid duplication of
names ?' "
The following members of the Associa-
tion were present :
Allan, John H. Pioton, Ont.; Allan, John H.,
Seed Co., Pieton, Ont.; Allen, C. L., Floral
Park, N. Y.; Barteldes, F., & Co., Lawrence,
Kan.; Brown, Alfred J., Grand Kapids, Mich.;
Bushnell, D. I., & Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Bruce,
John A., & Co., Hamilton, Ont.; Burpee, W. A.,
Philadelphia, Pa.; Clark, A. N., Miltord, Conn.;
Clark, O. W., & Sons, Bnffalo, N. Y.; Clark, B.
B., Milford, Conn.; Comstock, Ferre & Co.,
Wetheisfield, Conn.; Cratz Bros., Toledo, O.;
Crosman Bros., Rochester, N. Y.; Currie Bros.,
Milwaukee, Wis.; Dickinson, The Albert, Co.,
Chicago, 111.; Downes, B. W., Topeka, Kan.l
Dunlap.A. H., & Son, Nashun, N. H.; Bber,
Wm., & Son, Quincy, 111.; Emerson, Thos.
W., Boston, Mass. ; Engleman, Kichard,
Omaha, Neb.; Flower, S. W., & Co., Toledo, O.;
Ford, Frank, Kavenna, O.; Green, George,
Chicago, III.; Grenell, W. H., Pierrepont Manor,
N. T.; Hallook, E. V.. Queens, N. Y.; Hay,
John S., Oneida, N. Y.; Haynes, S. Y.,
Minneapolis, Minn.; Hunt, B. H., Chica-
go, 111.; Huntington, F. C, & Co., Indianapo-
lis, Ind.; Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la.; John-
son & Stokes, Philadelphia, Pa.; Keihle.George,
Toronto, Ont.; Kentucky Seed Warehouse Co.,
Louisville, Ky.; King, Cnl. W. S., Minneapolis
Minn.; Lupton, J. M., Mattituck, N. Y.; Mc-
Cullough's, J. M., Sons, Cincinnati. 0.; McCul-
lough, J. Chas., Cincinnati, O.; Moorhouse.
W. H., & Co., Toledo, O.; Northrup, Braslan &
GnodwiD Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; Pearce,
John S., & Co., London, Ont.; Phillipps, Henry,
Seed Co., Toledo, O.; Hawson, W. W., Boston,
MasS'; Kennie, Wm., Toronto, Ont.; Rice, J. B.
& Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; Sioux City Nursery &
Seed Co., Siou.x City, la.; Steele, Briggs. Mar-
con, Seed Co., Toronto, Ont.; Trumbull Sirean
& Allen Seed Co.. Kansas City, Mo.; Vaugban,
J. C, Chicago, 111.; Weeber & Don, New York,
N. Y.; Wood, T. W., & Sons, Richmond, Va,;
Woodruff, S. D., Orange, Conn.; also Wibble,
Edward P.; Simmers, J. A.; Corzell, L. J.;
Piatt, Frank S. and Emerson, Frank T.
Tuesday Mokhing — We cull the follow-
ing from a local paper :
"The morning session of the Seedsmen's
convention was held at 9.30 to-day. The
business consisted of the reception of re-
ports from committees on Nomenclature
and Postal Laws.
"A paper on peas was read by John H.
Allan, of Pieton, and W. P. Stokes, of
Philadelphia, contributed a paper on the
subject, *To what extent does cutting
prices affect retail and market gardeners'
trade.'
"At 11.30 the delegates were taken for a
trip on the lake by the steamer Greyhound,
and at one o'clock lunch was taken at
Webb's.
"During the afternoon the delegates
were the guests of the corporation and
were driven about the city.
"A couple of dozen of the delegates vis-
ited Hanlan's Point last night and in-
dulged in the awful dissipation of throw-
ing balls for cigars. They came away
loaded — with cigars."
Tuesday, a. m.— The paper "To what
extent do cutting prices effect retail and
market gardeners' trade," by W. P.
Stokes, of Philadelphia, was an admirable
one; it was pertinent to the times and
condition of trade, and was highly appre-
ciated All the discussions have been full
and free, and while difference of opinion
will arise, the manner of treating them has
been both pleasant and amicable.
The following list of officers were elected
for the coming year: D. I. Bushnell, St.
Louis, president; S. E. Briggs, Toronto,
first vice-president; T. W. Wood, Rich-
mond, Va., second vice-president; A. L.
Don, New York, secretary and treasurer
(re-elected); ITrank T. Emerson, Omaha,
assistant secretary.
Executive Committee : W. Atlee Bur-
pee, Philadelphia; Jerome B. Rice, Cam-
bridge, N. Y.; J. Charles McCuUough,
Cinclnnnati; E. B. Clark, Milford, Conn.;
C. B. Braslan, Chicago.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex
CHANGE, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
The question of the hour is, " What is
the outlook for the coming season, of the
various seed crops," and it is an important
one — but one that no one can speak defin-
itely about. The severe drought on the
Pacific Coast has materially injured the
celery, lettuce and lima bean crops ; the
onion seed crop is not much spoken of,
but it is not too late for an average or
moderately good crop. In the pea and
beau growing districts of Northern New
York and Canada, the excessive rains have
seriously injured the crops on the low
lands, and the cold weather for the past
month, has had a discouraging effect on
all their crops. With favorable weather
an average crop may be expected.
The vine crops of Nebraska have suffered
from drought and cold nights, but with
favorable weather a fair crop Is probable.
The same may be said of the sweet corn
crop in that State.
In Connecticut the seed crops generally
made a good start, and while not seriously
injured their growth has been retarded by
the cold and wet weather in early June. It
is not yet too late for satisfactory crops,
but to secure these the most favorable
weather will be necessary.
Fkahk Ford & Son, Ravenna, Ohio, do
a retail and market gardeners' trade,
which they say is fully equal to that of
past years.
The Cleveland Seed Co., who are
growers for the trade only, of peas and
beans, and wholesale dealers in small
seeds, say their trade has been fully up to
their expectations ; they are cleaned out of
all leading stocks. Their view of the
business is a cheerful one.
B. H. Hunt, Chicago, who has recently
added a vegetable seed department to his
extensive florist supply trade, thinks the
move a good one, as his trade has been
good, which contrasts strongly with
the florists' trade.
Miss C. H. Lippincott, of Minneapolis,
through her manager, S. J. Hynes, who
has long been known to the trade, reports
a very satisfactory business the past year,
an increase over the previous one. This is
a little singular, as Miss Lippincott does
an exclusively flower seed trade, the only
retail establishment of the kind in this
country, and during the four years of its
existence it has made most wonderful
progress.
J. A. Simmers, Toronto, says trade has
been good— better than usual. The pres-
sure of the times, which is as great in Can-
ada as in the States has had its effects, but
the outlook is good.
Alfred J. Brown, of Grand Rapids,
Mich., reports the best trade they have
ever had, and both wholesale and retail
buyers pay up better than in any previous
year.
The John H. Allan Seed Co., Pieton,
Ont., are greatly pleased with the outlook.
This is a new corporation, bnilt up on the
solid foundation laid by Mr. Allan many
years ago. They are growers for the
wholesale trade only, and have now all the
orders they can fill the coming season with
the average crop.
W. Wood & Sows, Richmond, Va.,
have a steady market gardeners' or truck-
ers' trade ; this has been fully as good this ,
year as formerly, and can be readily un-
derstood, as the market gardeners' busi-
ness must go on from year to year, even
though he may sell at loss ; he must have
seeds or go out of business.
H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Nursery
&_Seed Co., confirms all we have before
said on the regular seed trade in the West ;
that In that rapidly developing country
the trade is proportionately increasing,
and, in spite of hard times, there is a fair
showing of profits.
The reports of the individual members of
the Seed Trade Association attending the
convention held at Toronto this week, as
to this year's business, are very satisfac-
tory.
Des Moines, Ia.— Grass and oats are
suffering the greatest damage from this
almost unprecedented Spring drought.
The early hay crop will be exceedingly
light, and in the central and southern dis-
tricts the damage to oats is beyond recov-
ery. With favorable conditions the bal-
ance of the season Iowa will produce a
corn crop of old time proportions.
J. E. K.
The firm of JAS. M. Thorburn & Co., 15
John St., New York, has changed from a
company to a corporation, incorporated
under the laws of the State of New Jersey.
The following gentlemen have been ap-
pointed the officers of the new corporation:
President, P. W. Brnggerhof ; vice-presi-
dent, E. B. Bruggerhof ; treasurer, W. N.
Myant; secretary, R. R. Mackenzie. There
is no change of interests.
The Wilson Bill to Date.
The foUowinginformation is taken
from the bill as it now stands approved by
a decisive vote of the Senate on the arti-
cles enumerated, in which the trade are
more particularly interested :
205. Castor beans or seeds, 25 cents per
bushel of fifty pounds.
2064. Garden seeds, agricultural seeds,
and other seeds not specially provided for
in this act, 10 per cent, ad valorem.
207. Vegetables in their natural state,
not specially provided for in this act, 10
per cent, ad valorem.
334J. Orchids, lily of the valley, azaleas,
palms and other plants used for forcing
under glass for cut flowers or decorative
purposes, 10 per cent, ad valorem.
European Notes.
Favored with a continuation of the
cool showers referred to in last week's
notes, seed crops of all kinds are going
along swimmingly, and everybody con-
cerned seems Inclined to take a very opti-
mistic view of the prospects of the coming
harvest. Our French growers are jubilant
over the departure of the destructive flea
that has until now infested the rutabaga,
and the rapid growth of all Spring sown
crops. German growers are pleasantly
contrasting their present prospects with
those of the same date in 1893, while in
England the plants of turnip, rutabaga,
and mangel promise the largest yield per
acre that has been known for many years.
When crops are good the quality of the
seed is also good, and this conduces to a
pleasant feeling all round.
While the splendid exhibitions recently
held at Antwerp, and the Temple Gardens,
London, have been intensly interesting
to the amateur, the orchidomaniac, and in
some degree to the florist ; very few mat-
ters of interest to seedsmen have been in-
cluded in the displays, begonias, calceo-
larias and gloxinias being the most note-
worthy. With the former Laing &
Sons have easily distanced all their com-
petitors, and some of the new varieties ex-
hibited by them, such as Sunlight (single
white, edged with rosy scarlet), and Mar-
chioness of Salisbury (large pure yellow
double) are simply marvels of form and
coloring. Benary, Cannell and Ware are
running a very close race, and from the
splendid collection of the first named house
some striking developments may reasona-
bly be expected. The new varieties intro-
duced by Ware have already been noticed
this column.
In calceolarias, those exhibited in Lon-
don by James & Son, surpass any that has
hitherto been shown. The flowers were of
immense size, good substance and fault-
less form, the colors vivid and varied, and
the habits of the plants simply perfect.
Several of the heads of bloom measured
from 25 to 30 inches across and were a solid
mass of the most brilliant coloring. It is
reported on this side that calceolarias do
not (at present) succeed in America, but
the writer is of opinion that if some
patient, persevering and practical Ameri-
can florist would take them fairly in haad
a strain would be developed that would
not only be of immense service and profit
in America, but would at the same time be
a means of infusing new blood into Euro-
pean strains.
[Several of our growers, commercial and
amateur, iu the vicinity of New York and
Boston, grow Calceolaria hybrida that
would be hard to be beaten anywhere. —
Ed.]
Gloxinias are now so easily cultivated
that the demand on this side has grown
immensely during the past tew years, and
dry tubers now form a regular item in
every seedsman's catalogue. Where all
the strains are so good it is not easy to
award the palm, but Benary, Vilmorin,
Carter and Veitch, among the firms whose
strains are available for trade purposes,
can each lay claim to special merit. The
erect flowering varieties of the first named
house are exceptionally good.
Among other interesting exhibits should
be mentioned Alstroemeria peregrina alba,
a charming and very floriferous variety,
producing pure white flowers striped and
speckled with green ; Leschenaiiltia biloba
major, its rich dark blue flowers being
very effective near a mass of Boronia ser-
rulata (the most pleasing of its class) and
Coprosma Baueriana variegata, with its
lively variegated foliage standing out in
bright relief.
Some new tree ferns (Cyatha Masteriana
and C. pygmea) exhibited by Messrs. Lin-
den, of Brussels, attracted considerable
attention. The specimens shown were
about three feet in height, with fronds 36
and 30 inches in length, respectively.
Canna Koningin Charlotte (Pfitzer,
Stuttgart), exhibited at Antwerp as C.
Reine Charlotte, is one of the most beauti-
ful and perfect of the large fiowered varie-
ties that has been introduced ; the color of
the flower is bright red, edged about one-
eighth inch deep with gold, closely resem-
bling the Keizerskroon tulip; the foliage is
massive, and the whole appearance of the
plant is novel and effective.
At Antwerp the first prize for a new
plant in flower was awarded to Turner's
rose. Crimson Rambler ; this plant also
formed one of the most effective features
of the Temple Show, where it was shown
in standards, bushes and pillar plants. It
is very floriferous, the fully developed
flowers being about one and one-half
inches in diameter, and the color a true
crimson of the richest shade.
The magnificent collection of caladinms
shown by Laing, the collection of hybrid
streptocarpus exhibited by Veitch and the
clematises grown on balloon trellises by
Smith were all of the highest excellence.
European Seeds.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
-Pape559, C0I.3, 4.
Auction Sales— Page 670. col. 1,4.
Azaleas— Page 562, col. 3, 4.
BcBOuia— Page 662, col. 3.
MatraziD
__.. . 3; P.505, cc . ,
Buildiuir MacerialH, Etc-
■Pajre 553. col. 4; p.
e; p. 552, col. 1, ;
-Page 565, i
Calla-PaBe562, col.3.
Camel-
Carnal.-
p. 6ro, i
- —Page . .
Chrysanthemum- Page 659, col. 2,
Page 565, col. 2.
"4, col. 4; p
Page 564, col. 2. 3| p. 559, col.
Title page; p. 559, col. 2, 3.4;
Celery-Page 670, col. 1,2,3.
"hrysa -" - "^
col. 1.
.— Page'sM, cui._4: p. 563. col.
-Title Page; p. 563,
Vlorlat
Florlit _
col. 1, 2,3,4; p. 569, col.
1; p. 670, col. 2. 3
VaseM, Urns, Etc-
567, col. 1, 2, :i, 4.
Fuchsia— Page 566. col 1.
col. 1.
lii-eenl
667, col
Tools, etc.— Page 560, col. 3. 4; p. 567,
houses, etc., (for sale or to leas^i Page
Heatit
col. 1, ;
lllUSCI'i
r Apparatus— Page 566. col.
3. 4.
-Page 663, col. 3, 4.
iVIailinff Tubes— Page
MIscellaneousStock— Page 562. col. 1.2,3; p. 566,
col. 4; p. 666. col. 1.
Mushroom-Page 565, col. 1, 2, 8, 4.
Nursery stock— Page 565. col. 2,3,4.
Orchids— Page 566, col. 4.
fansy— Page562, col. 2; p. 569, col. 4.
I'hotoarraphs— Page 563. col. 4.
itefrifferators— Page 563, col. 3.
Kose- Title page: p. 552, col. 3, 4; p. 559, col. 2
3-4: O.570, col. 1.
c Work— Page 663. col.3, 4.
■Title page;
;; p, 563, col. 2
_ .■— Page 559,
Sprinklers— Page -
Sceinnlinc: Points— rage
Swainsonia- Page 566, col.l.
Tools, Implements, etc.— Page 559, eol. 3,4; p.
670. col. 4.
Veicetahleand Small Fruit Plants, Seeds,
etc. -Page 552, ool. 1, 2, 3; p. 670, col. 1, 2, 3.
cllatlnff Apparatus.— Page 666. eol. 3, 4; p.
652, ool. 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 666, col.
567, ool. 1. 2, 3. 4.
i, 4; P. 1
I, col. 4.
562
TH[E^ "Ptlortst's T=!^:5roTTATsrGE.
G-iant Montlily Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 2 TanetieB,
blush and red, home avown, line young plants,
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Marguerite Carnations, seedlings, Ijjl.&o
Grenadine Carnations, seedlings, $2 a 100
Clematis flammlila, 3 inch puts, 75 ots.
per doz-i $6.00 per 100. . ,. , o
Clematis, large flowering varieties from 6
inch pots, $1.50 per doz. -, „„ ,
Dracffinaindivisa, 4in. pots, $1.50 a doz.
Ech.everia secunda glauca, $3.00 a 100.
ChrTsaathemums, rooted cuttings, trans-
planted, in quantity, of the si.x varieties : Ivory,
vVidener Advance, Canning, Gloriosum, Diana,
$2.00 per 100. ... »
Antlierioum picturatum, 4 moh pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Coleus, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii,
$2.00 per 100. , . ., ,, ^ ^a\
Alternantheras Paronycliioit cs, (hest red)
Aurea nana. Rosea nana. Versicolor. $2 a 100.
Aohyranthes, Lindenii and Versicolor, lt)J
" Stevia variegata, $3.00 per 100.
Address Letters ;
C. EISELE, 1 1th and Jefferson Sts. Phila. Pa
Pansies Worth Raisins.
They have
a these
hard times.
NEW SEED READY NOW.
1-10 of an ounce $1.00.
1-2 of an ounce $4.00.
CasliTvi til Older.
CHRISTIAN SOLTAU,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N J.
MING OUT m
OF FIRST-CLASS STOCK AT
LO^W PRICES.
Per 100
AoBlypbea Maccafeana S6 . 00
AchyrantUes Undenii ISO
Alyssum "Tom Thumb" l-'J'B
Begonia, Vernon -^O"
Cobtea Scandens, 8 in. pots, very strong 3,50
Coleus, leadingsorts 'J-OO
Cupliea PiBtyoentra ^■"'^
Salilias, single ^■'"'
Geraniums, Rose ^■*"*
Mme. Salleroi 3.00
Lophspormum, per doz., 26 ots l.BO
Loielia I'^S
"Mums," all good varieties i.OO
Nasturtiums, Tall and Dwarf 1-36
Manettia Vines l-^O
Salvia, splendens l-^"
" Wm.Bedman IBO
Stevia Varlegata l.BO
Ylnca, Alba and Rosea l-<*0
Annuals, (e. g. Asters, Celosias CosmoS:
CHEAP FOR CASH.
Per 100
MRS. POLLOCK SB 00
COLEUS, ,. 8 ?9
ALTERNANTHKKA » 00
LEMON VERBENAS 3 00
PYRBTHRUM GOLDEN '' 00
FUCHSIAS 3 00
VAR. STEVIA 3 00
HELIOTROPE ^ 00
LOBELIA J OO
HELIANTBUS 3 00
GYMNOCAKPA » 9"
HARDY FORGET-ME-NOT. 2 flO
VERBENAS J <'•;
VIOLETS ? "•;
GERANIUMS - 00
ANTHEMIS CORONARIA A 00
MAD. SALLEROI ^ 3 00
BEGONIA SEMPER CLORENS 3 00
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
GREAT BARGAINS IN GALLA LILIES
"Wishing' to close out my entire stock
of CALLA LILIES, I ofEer bulbs for
Auyust deliveiy very low* Write for
pricesto
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,
BEGONIA REX.
iites
e Erdody and, fonr other
dtiome little phuits, from
.ts. per dos., $4.00 per 100.
miiining nbout 3,0C0 Golden
lilflellil Coleus, 8 Inch pole.
2 in pots, »
We also hav
lUdilerand V
at J1.50 period. '
W. p. BRINTON, CHRISTIANA. PA
Pansies and Ferns.
Betscher strain, good blooming PanBies ; 11,65
per 100 ; $12.5U per 1000.
I<<evns — Adiantums Cvineatum and GracilUmum,
PteriaSerrulata, SerrulataCristata, Adiantoides,
Cretica alb-Linea'a and Selaginellas, $5.00
per 100.
Clirysanthemums, Sne selection, $3.60 per 100.
Geraniums, Fuchsias, etc., good Belcction, 2
in. pots, $2.00 per 100.
Geraniums, Fuchsias, etc., good selection, 4
In. pots, $7.60 per 100.
Smilax, $1.60 per lliO ; $12.60 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOH THB FtORISfS EXCHflNGC
Itlllf FlORIDt FIOWIRS
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade
a_ spcicialfcy.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JBSSAMINE, FI.A.
WHEN WnniNG M^rNTION THE FtOPtST'S EXCHANG"^
CAMELLIA PLANTS
1 dozen large Double liVhite, at
present planted in border, have
been transplanted t%vice.
Prices to suit purchasers.
ANTON SCHOCH,
32 Westervelt &ve,, New Brighton, S. I. N.Y.
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
etc.
1.00
N. B.— Order promptly aa this offer
may be withdrawn without notice.
"Seawanliaka Greenhouses,"
P. O. Box 84, Ovster Bay, L. I.
WHFN WRITING MENTIOrS THE FLORIST-S EXCHANGE
SPECIAL OFFER
Aseratuin
B, -
Col
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Crade Pansy Seed
New crop, no
selected plants
every respect.
Oasis Kursem Co., Thos. Griffin, Mgr„ WistburySfa,, L.I
ixea, - .
lor exblbitlon, 1500 seeds, tl.OO ; loz., »8.0o.
Tlie JenuinK*B Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about 2500 seeds, $100; 1 oz., *6.U0; 3 oz., »J5.U0 No
skim milk In tbis strain, they are just as Kood as 1
call make 'em. Finer color and niore yarlel y tban
last season. The best strain tor florists, either for
winter blooming or sprinu flowering.
Dr. Fnnst) best black. 2500 seeds $10^
white,
in 3o"flue sorts, 2;4 inch pots..
Verbenas
Mammoth .
Gen'i Collection
Mammoth, in bud and bloom.
. 5 00 40 00
. 3 00 25 00
. 2 50 22 00
per 100
Mad.'
rozv. 4 in. pots $12 OO
J rariety, assorted, 4 in. pots 8 00
Creole, dark leaf, 4 in. pot;
Krench
ea'ScnVdeilV,Tinoh■p'o'tB.'.^".'.'.'.^';;^'."..... 0 00
Cuphea, 2H Inch pots ...... •■■ f SS
DaiHies, Snowcrest, 21-2 inch pots 4 IW
Facliaia, double and sinRle, 21-2 inch pots — 4 00
• t •' '* 31-2 inch pots 8 00
GazaDf as, 2 1-2 inch poti
Gera
l.aiita
Panda
rconi
, fragrant,
lOflnevarie „ „„
Utilis. fine plants S16.00to60 00
ansolan ted
inch pots
00
* 4 inch pots 12 OO
Petunias, Dreer's Double Strain
Roses, H. P., bud and bl
" Tea, bud and bloo,.., » m^
H. P's.. 25 yar., f rom 2!^ in pots
Salvia Splendens and Wm. Bedman, 2Hp
.15 00
finest Yellow, dark eye.25llO seeds
Pure White, the best, 2500 seeds 1.00
Victoria, bright red, lOOO seeds l.tO
ALL MY OWN GROWTH OF 1894.
Half packets of any of aboye. 50 cents.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Lock Bra 264. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦J
♦ George J. Hughes. ♦
♦ WHOLESALE FLORIST, J
t ♦
X Berlin, - New Jersey. «
$♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
A few Ihousand letr, mostly BEDDER
and VERSCHAFFELTII, fine plants, iH
inch, not drawn, $1.60 per 100; $12.50
per 1000. Cash witli order.
C. F. FAIRFIELD, Springfield, Mass,
Zirngiebel Giant Pansies
O^
.10 00
rie^ata and elegans, 4 in., strong..
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miaa Kate Brown, Mrs. Hicks
Arnold. W.H. "Lincoln, Potter Palmer, Exquisite.
J. R. Pitcher, Jessica. Vivian Morel. U. G. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Kottler, L.C Price, MarRuerite
Graham, and £0 other ROOd varieties, from 2M
inch. $3.50 and $1.00 per 100.
SEND POH CATALOGUE OP OTHER VARIETIES.
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
WING to favorable weather, have
been simply magnificent this sea-
son, and our seed beds are a sight
to behold. Never before have we ob-
tained such size and colors, and as usual,
wherever exhibited, have eclipsed every-
thing else, receiving also the most flatter-
ing testimonials from the leading florists
and seedsmen all over the country.
We will have new Seed to ofl'er on
about July 1st of our popular strains,
Cyclamen
3 in. pots, strong, fine.
|i.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
Needs of the Cut Flower Commission
Business.
Paper read, hefore the Philadelphia Florists'
Club by Samuel S. Pennoch, June 12, 1894.
In this country the florists' busiDess has
grown to an immense industry, and for
that reason and, because ot the perishable
nature of flowers, the best method ot dis-
posing of them is an important matter.
Flowers are generally sold in one ot
three ways: by the grower personally to
the retail dealer, byahired salesman, or by
a commission merchant. When the
grower sella personally to the retailer he
gives more attention to the selling and
collecting than a hired salesman would,
but he cannot attend to his growing as
well, which is very apt to suffer In his
absence.
Where a salesman is employed he has
not the same interest as an owner in sel-
ling, and if he is not honest, there is a
strong temptation to defraud the owner.
If he sells tor one man, which is generally
the case, only that one man is really in-
terested in investigating his honesty. Be
he honest or dishonest, the owner must
lose all bad debts contracted by him.
In either ot these two methods the time
of selling is limited, as the seller is only at
one store at a time, and to flnd him after
he has left is often a very uncertain job.
The commission man, however, can be
found at any time at his stand. If the
grower, or his representative, does not
sell out on his rounds to the stores the
stock is generally carried home, thus los-
ing all chance of selling it that day. If
after going the rounds the flowers are left
in the hands of another party, they are by
that time not in first-class condition,
being handled and bruised, and the re-
ceipts, if any, are necessarily small. Much
of this loss might be saved by sending
them to a commission man while fresh.
A commission merchant sells the greater
part of the stock from his store when it is
well preserved, not injured by exposure or
handling from store to store. A supply of
good flowers being generally on hand,
florists are not obliged to lay in a heavy
stock on uncertain sales, but can depend
more on the wholesale house and get as
they need. If they find towards the mid-
dle of the day, or after the morning supply
has been bought, that business looks much
brighter, or a lot ot orders have come in,
they can drop into a commission house
and supply their needs.
When flowers become stale for florists
use, the street fakirs buy to better advan-
tage to themselves off a commission mer-
chant, having a larger selection than
could be obtained from any one individual
grower, or, in fact, from several. Not
only does this hold good in the case ot
fakirs, but to every one does it apply ; and
this difference will increase as the growers
recognize the superior advantages offered
by him. It is true the commission mer-
chant charges a percentage for selling, but
loses all bad debts himself. Tbis per-
centage in more than one case, has been
less than the loss by bad debts incurred by
the owner selling his own flowers, his time
and expenses in selling being an additional
loss. , ^
If trade is dull at home, or the market
overstocked, he better tban anyone else
can dispose of them in the other cities,
where flowers may be scarce and trade
good. He also has the opportunity of out-
side trade at all times which the ordinary
salesman does not have. This amounts to
considerable, particularly in an article
that overstocks the market very easily,
such as hybrid roses for instance, as the
demand is often limited and other cities
Id be glad to use the surplus to advan-
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz.
*' Coinpacta, new, $3.00 *'
" Vernon, 50g. a doz.; $4.00 a 100.
" Snowdrop, 50c. " $4.00 "
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioea Sla., PHILA., P4.
THE GIANT MARKET
and GIANT FANCY,
vi<-
in trade packets of 3,000 and 500 seeds
respectively, with practical directions
for sowing and growing our Pansies.
Also Plants for sale later on.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL,Needham,Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGr
Fuclisias, best varieties, nice, 2J4 in. p
'» " " 3
Geraniams, Bronze, nice plants
' "■ Mad. Salleroi, nice plant
" Double and single, 2J^ in.
Begonias, mixed, many varieties, ^J^
Alterpat»tiie
N. S. Griffith, independence, Jacl(son Go.Mo.
The shipping trade of a wholesale house
is one of the strong points in favor of send-
ing there, being an outlet which is often
better than home trade. He usually has a,
large number of consignors, each of whom
is directly interested in watching his hon-
esty, not one man only, as in the case of a
salesman for a grower; if this salesman is
proved dishonest he loses his place, but he
may get work where pecuniary honesty is
not an important factor. It the commis-
sion man is discovered to be dishonest by
one ot his many consignors he is ruined for
all, and in addition to losing his character,
which will be widely known, he may lose
his capital, which is always needed in the
business. The greater part of his flowers
being sold by himself, or in his presence,
there is not the same chance of loss by dis-
honesty of employes as in the case of sell-
ing directly by a salesman.
Too much cannot be said in regard to
the shipping and cutting of stock, as so
many growers do not seem to fully appre-
ciate till'' very important fact; it often
looks as if they did not use their common
The Florist's Exchange^.
563
sense. and didn't take the weather into con-
sideration. During cold weather roses
oftentimes are cut just as tight, if not
tighter, than in the warmer weather ; in
fact, this is not the cases with roses alone,
but other flowers also. Roses are some-
times shipped so tight that they are not
saleable for two days afterwards. Carna-
tions and violets are often cut several days
too soon, excepting around the holidays,
when sometimes they appear to have been
cut a weelc and stood in water for the same
length of time, judging from the appear-
ance and smell of the stems.
A great many growers have a very mis-
taken idea about holding back flowers
before the holidays; tbey hold them just
as long as they possibly can, thinking by
sending them in at the last moment they
will realize big prices, but the flowers are
satisfactory to no one and perhaps result
in the loss to the commission house of good
customers. Oftentimes flowers are re-
ceived apparently in good condition, but,
having been kept possibly a week, as soon
as they are out of cold storage they begin
to go back. Generally flowers would bring
more if sent in fresh than they do when
kept (for hdlidays) to the very last minute
and arrive when not expected.
It may be remembered how scarcedouble
violets were preceding last Christmas ; the
report was they were not blooming, hardly
a flower could be obtained during the two
weeks preceding Christmas, yet when the
Saturday before Christmas came you
could almost swim in double violets. The
high price that was expected was not
realized and, in fact, they sold for alnaost
anything offered, while they would have
brought good money if sent in before. The
growers sometimes think they know bet-
ter than the dealer when to send in. It
does not pay to hold flowers for several
days for the sake of a few pennies saved on
expressage, as the loss on wilted and stale
flowers more than makes up the difference.
Flowers should always be put in water at
least two or three hours, if possible, over
night before shipping, thus being stiffer,
harder and more presentable.
Some growers do not approve of having
their flowers sold on commission, saying
that it is the poorest way possible, when
they may be judging only from having left
a lot of flowers they themselves were
unable to sell, and expect the commission
man to dispose of them, and make good
returns. Growers who do something of a
retail business sometimes send the surplus,
which is generally the poorest, to a whole-
sale house expecting good returns. As a
rule, when that grower's retail trade is
dull, the wholesaler is likewise dull ; also,
the commission man will get far mort
flowers and of a better quality from that
grower when trade is brisJs.
To do a grower's stock justice the com-
mission man should get his whole crop tue
season through, so he will have a regular
supply that he can depend on and take or
ders with a certainty of being able to till
Generally speaking, the first ones to cut
prices are the growers or their salesman ;
they seem to get frightened when things
begin to glut up a little and think tiie
only thing to do is to sell cheaper, whereas
if tbey held on to former prices and threw
some stock away, trade in a few days
would again brighten up and the demand
be equal to ttie supply. Prices once
dropped are hard to get up again.
It is to be hoped that the contemplated
organization of the wholesale dealers of
this country at Atlantic City during the
coming convention will be of mutual bene-
fit both to the growers and dealers as well
as the wholesale trade.
Another strong point for the commission
man is every sale is guaranteed by a re-
sponsible party. If he is not responsible
no one should consign to him ; no one
should patronize him if it is shown that he
has kept back one penny wrongfully from
a single consignor, lie should believe
what is true — that honesty is the best
financial policy ; that it is to his moral, in-
tellectual interest to be just; that socially
he must always endeavor to follow the
golden rule. He, like all of us, is a part
of this great human life, and according to
his work will he elevate or depress it ; and
his is far from a useless part because, in
persevering, so many flowers are cheaply
given to those who need them, blessings
they would not otherwise get ; blessings to
the poor — flowers of which Christ has said
that " Solomon in all his glory was not ar-
rayed like one of these."
Hail Item.
Providence has been very kind to the
Hail Association so far this season. Mem-
bers have not met with serious loss, but
several slaarp reminders have been given to
those outside the fold. As a natural con-
sequence the membership has increased
rapidly, and the Association is in a pros-
perous condition.
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Chrysanthemums.
Planting on benches should now be well
under way. Be sure before planting that
you make a regular houaecleaning of it ;
clear all rubbish from under benches.
Plant the early flowering varieties . first
and grade them according to the height
they grow and the space you can give
them from the bench to the glass. Be
very particular about this, as it saves a
great deal of time later. Tying back tall
growing varieties in such a way as to keep
the stems straight takes up a great deal of
time and labor. If only one house is used
for chrysanthemums I would advise to
keep all the early flowering varieties at
one end of it, or all on one bench. Every
inch of space is required in the Fall, but
by planting the early, medium and very
late varieties separate there is a chance to
get a crop of 'mums off and a crop of car-
nations or something else in their places.
After filling the houses don't throw the
surplus plants away, but plant them out-
doors in any out-of-the-way place, and use
them for stock plants the following year ;
you will find by so doing that you will
have much healthier plants another year.
Specimen plants will now require close
watching; some may need potting into
their flowering pots, but I prefer rather to
give a shift of two sizes larger ; that is, say
from an eight to a ten, and then Into their
flowering pots next month. These latter
should be not larger than twelves. You
can give the plants all the necessary food
they require in the latter sized pots, be
sides the weight in handling larger pots
often causes accidents to the plants, to say
nothing of backaches to whoever carries
them around.
You will also require to begin tying out
some of the stronger shoots before they
get too hard ; they will be easier to get
into shape if trained a little now.
Be careful in watering and give plenty
of drainage to the large pot plants. Give
as much air as possible night and day. If
obliged to grow them outdoors altogether
the heavy rains and wind storms will be
found very trying ; but if you have any
old sash to fix over them they will be
found to do much better under these con-
ditions.
Cuttings for six-inch single stem plants
can be put in now ; never allow them to
flag or lack for water at any time. The
cuttings will require plenty of shading
during the day ; keep the paper coverings
well sprinkled in the hottest part of the
day.
Plants required for dwarf bush plants,
in six or eight-inch pots, should now be in
three-inch, although you can make nice
plants by potting up a lot of two-inch
stock now and plunging them in ashes
outdoors, pinching and potting them as
they require it. A. D. Rose.
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American Association of Nurserymen.
19th Annual Convention, Niagara Falls, N. Y.
It is not often that one sees a larger or
more interested attendance at any nursery-
men's meeting than characterized their
19th annual convention, held on June 6
and 7, at the Cataract House, Niagara
Falls, N. Y. This meeting was in great
contrast to that in Chicago last year, when
the attractions of the World's Fair proved
so irresistible to the members that it was
impossible to hold any considerable num-
ber of them together to discuss trade
questions for more than a couple of
sessions, and then only for an hour or two.
At nine o'clock in the mornine of June 6
the hall began to fill up gradually until
there were a large enough number of
members present to make o~ne think of the
well-attended meetings of the Western
New York Horticultural Society, especially
also as there were so many faces that are
familiar to all who attend the Rochester
meetings.
The Exhibits.
Great credit is due to the Elgin
Nurseries (Elgin, Ills.,) and D. Hill
(Dundee, Ills.,) for the most remarkable
exhibit of fine specimens of young ever-
greens, packed singly in soil and sewed
securely in coarse sacking. Everyone of
these hundreds of specimens, representing
almost every species and variety, seemed
to be perfect in every way. Thus packed,
trees will keep alive and in best condition,
both when on exhibit or in transportation,
for an almost indefinite length of time.
Ohio nurserymen had a number of straw-
berry varieties on the table. Among them
were the large and showy fruit (as also a
plant in full fruiting), of the Greenville, a
strawberry of the Bubach type, perhaps of
better color and more regular in shape;
the Western Union, a good bearer and of
good color; Tom Walker, and Tadmor,
the latter a perfect flowering variety, of
good flavor, and claimed to be an early
bloomer, consequently a good sort to plant
with pistillate varieties.
Mr. Henry Lutts, of Youngstown, N. Y.,
exbifjited branches of several varieties of
plums and peaches, all being well set in
fruit. Mr. Lutts bad brought these as an
object lesson in the value of spraying.
The curculio marks, at least, seemed to be
less numerous on branches taken from the
sprayed trees than they were on those of
untreated ones. Incidentally could be
seen the great prolificacy of the Japanese
plums. The sweet Botan (Abundance),
indeed, had such an abundance of fruit
that it seemed the trees would not be able
to bring one quarter of it to perfection
Yet Mr. Lutts says that he does not intend
to thin, as the Japanese plums are quite
able to stand the strain of over-bearing.
President's Address.
Pres. N. P. Pearsall, in his annual
address, refe'rs to the place of meeting and
the opportunities offered by the locality to
the student of nature. The nursery busi-
ness, in consequence of the rush and hurry
of the planting and delivery seasons, are
very trying to the nervous system, and
these meetings are of great service for
recuperation. They bring rest and infor-
mation at the same time. To the horticul-
turist study— the study of nature — is a
source of pleasure. The past year has been
a trying one for all lines of business; but
it is gratifying to say that nurserymen
have passed through the ordeal of business
depression with less damage and disaster
than other industries. They have been
ably aided by the efforts of the horticul-
tural press. Horticultural publications
and rhe medical profession have worked
together, by showing up the beneficial
results of a fruit diet, and thus increasing
consumption of fruits, to make fruit plant-
ing and fruit growing more extensive.
Increased transportation facilities have
also helped. There is danger of over-
production, however, and we must try to
avoid it. We should not increase, but
rather curtail our planting, especially of
apples and grapes. We cannot expect a
speedy return to the former prosperous
conditions. An under-production will be
safer than an over-production.
Cooperation with entomologists and
students of insect life is advised. Spraying
has become a necessity. But we should
also be more liberal in the use of wood
ashes and other forms of potash in order
to make a healthy growth of tree, and
thus enable it to withstand the onslaught
of insects and diseases.
The speaker also referred to the unfair,
restrictive legislation indulged in by Cali-
fornia and other far western states. This
legislation places an embargo on the ship-
ment of nursery stock. It seems to be far
less the object of this style of legislation
to prevent the importation of noxious
insects and disease (which in many cases
are already present in those states), by
close inspection on the frontier, than to
reject and prohibit the importation of
eastern trees altogether for the sake of
helping the home nurserymen. We want
free-trade between the states. The laws
ought to be amended, or the matter be
remedied by national legislation. The
trees should be inspected at the point of
shipment. The consflcation of shipments
by the states in question often works great
and undeserved hardship to the eastern
shipper.
Beport on Finance.
The treasurer, Mr. N. A. Whitney,
of Franklin Grove, Ills., reports a balance
on hand of over $1,380, showing the
finances of the association in a very
flourishing condition, and a gain of
surplus over last year of about $300.
J. H. Hale's Address.
" Most Profitable Methods of Intro-
ducing New Fruits," was the subject
assigned to Mr. Hale. In the course of a
rather informal talk he protested against
the doUar-and-cents view of the profit
question. New fruits should not be intro-
duced simply for the money that the
introducing nurseryman can make out of
them. As to the best manner of intro-
duction, however, he says he has nothing
new to offer. The same plans that some-
times bring good profits, will result
disastrously another time. The best laid
plans sometimes fail. Has had some
experience in this line. High quality, for
instance, seems to be little appreciated by
the general public. The Banquet straw-
berry was found to be the highest and best
flavored berry. All praised it. The
originator held it for some time thinking
to get a nice sum of money for it. At last
Mr. Hale engaged himself to sell the berry
on paying royalty to the originator. So
he advertised it; but did not sell enough
to repay one-third of the cost of intro-
duction. The fault was not in the '*de
pressed business situation," for he has
done a big business in other lines. The
public simply does not seem to appreciate
high quality.
Before undertaking to introduce any
new fruit, we should be sure that it has
superior merits for general cultivation.
Put it into the hands of the Experiment
Stations, and trust our friends with it.
Don't be afraid to let other nurserymen
try it. There will be few to take advan-
tage of this, and propagate and sell it
without authority.
Hale's Happy Thought.
It was a happy thought indeed to
speak of old Mr. Bull, the originator of
the Concordgrape.andof theshameful fact
that the giver of this royal gift is depen-
dent on the charity of his friends. The re-
sult of Hale's happy thought was the col-
lection within a few minutes of $73.25,
swelled later to an even $100, which
amount the treasurer was instructed to
transmit to Mr. Bull.
Election of Officers.
The new officers for the ensuing
year are J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury,
Conn., president; Hon. N. H. Albaugh,
Tadmor, O., vice-president ; N. A. Whit-
ney, Franklin Grove, 111., treasurer (re-
elected); G.C.Seager, Rochester, N.Y., secre-
tary (re-elected). The executive committee
remains the same as before, namely : Irving
Rouse, Rochester, N. Y.; W. J. Peters,
Troy, O.; D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, la.
Next Meeting: Place.
Indianapolis, Ind., has been selected
for the place of the next meeting, and the
time was changed from first to second
Wednesday in June.
The Narsery Industry,
Mr. Wm. C. Barry gave a his-
torical review of the nursery industry of
the east. Fifty years ago it was in its in-
fancy. Now it is a great and leading one,
which will be maintained, and will achieve
new successes. The productions of the
nurseryman do always good, and never
harm. The nurserymen of to-day sell
thousands of trees where one tree was
sold in the days of the veterans in the pro-
fession. The money stringency and de-
pression has affected nurserymen less than
people in other lines of business, but the
outlook for the future is less bright. More
attention should be paid to ornamental
planting. With some efforts we can pre-
vail upon people to ornament their
grounds. Ornamental trees are always
interesting in Summer, as well as in Win-
ter. We can study and admire the foliage
of evergreens, and the bark, etc., of other
growths, even in Winter. Shrubs should
not be set all over the lawn, to make it
appear crowded, but they should enclose
it as a frame does the picture. The pro-
duction of new fruits should be general-
ized. Every person has the privelege to
create nen^ things. Especial mention was
made of Luther Burbank, and his great
work in creating new fruits and flowers.
The results of his efforts are really mar-
vellous, but they are within the reach of
everybody with similar inclinations.
J. Van Lindley, of North Carolina, told
of the business development at the South.
His father raised trees and carted them
about on a peddler's wagon. Perhaps he
sold 10,000 a year, and thought he was
doing quite a business. Now we have at
the South one of the largest nurseries in
the world. The freezes of March, with ther-
mometer going down as low as 18 degrees
Fahr. after a long spell of Summer
weather, did a great deal of damage to the
stock, killing down many things clear
to the ground.
Mr. W. F. Heikes, of Alabama, also
speaking for the South, thought it was not
pleasant to tell much of the bad side.
There is something left. Cherries, Ameri-
can plums, Bartlett pears, etc., are not in-
jured. The heaviest loss was in peaches ;
but the rest of the stock recovered much
better than was thought that they would
or could. There is some loss every year.
We expect it. We also save something
every year. In a general way heavily in-
creased planting is reported.
President Pearsall spoke about the sit-
uation at the West. Fruits have brought
best prices where planted most largely.
We are apt to forget that up to this time
the prices of fruits have been almost pro-
hibitory to the common man. When the
working man can afford to have fruits on
his table as ordinarily as potatoes then the
consumption will extend wonderfully.
Western people sometimes say that it is
better to raise apples at 20 cents a bushel
than wheat at 40 cents. The trees at the
West are free from disease, and with the
exception of leaf roller and coddling, free
from insects. Mr. Pearsall expects a full
crop of most varieties of apples.
In regard to stock, its value is deter-
mined by variety, etc., not by the locality
of its production. It is a bugbear to talk
about " home grown stock." Apple trees
grown in Kansas will do just as well as
those grown in New York, and eastern
stock is just as good for the west as
western stock. It is the same with vege-
tables and grains. We must grow things
where we can grow them the best and
cheapest. Eastern people can not grow
corn at eight cents a bushel and pay in-
terest on land, while this has been done by
him (Mr. Pearsall).
J. Cole Doughty, of Minnesota, spoke
for northern nurserymen. In the higher
latitudes many fruits can be grown with
protection. Even peaches can be grown by
laying down and covering. When the soil
freezes up while dry, it usually results in
damage to trees. The aim now is to ori-
ginate fruits, etc., that are able to endure
a dry, cold climate.
Nurserymen's Kicks.
This was a text for Hon. N. H.
Albaugh, of Ohio, and he handled his sub-
ject in his usual rather peculiar, but surely
amusing fashion, giving a list of kickers
from Saul, of Tarsus, to the present U. S.
senator who kicks when he does not get
h is share of the sugar. Kicking is of more
serious consequences in the nursery trade
than in most others. SVhen the buyer of
sugar or flour kicks on quality, etc., sugar
or flour can be shipped back and no serious
harm is done. But when a nurseryman
ships a carload of stock almost clear
across the country, late in the season, and
the purchaser kicks, leaving the stock at
the shipper's disposition, the whole ship-
ment usually represents a total loss. The
trouble is that every nurseryman, every
section, have their own standard of what
constitutes a " first-class " tree. Nursery-
men should have the greatest charity for
their brother nurserymen ; and when any-
one feels thathemust kick, the speaker's
earnest advice is, don't.
History of Synonyms.
Prof. L. H. Bailey read a paper in
which he attempted to give the "Natural
History of Synonyms." He holds that a
variety is not determined by its origin.
Often batches of seedlings show no more
variation than comes from bud propaga-
tion. Hill's Chili peach has a strong ten-
dency to reproduce itself from seed. Such
a type will show slight variations, and to
some of them separate names may be
given. The re-names alone are pure syno-
nyms. The oldest and most highly prized
fruits have most synonyms. There are
various strains of some fruits, as for in-
stance the German prune, some good,
some less so. Before he would buy a tree
of this prune he should want to know from
what strain it came.
A Great Poraological Meeting,
The American Pomological Society
expects to have a meeting on the Pacific
Coast next Winter, and proposes a grand
excursion, in which all kindred societies
are invited to participate. This was ex-
plained by Prof. L. H. Bailey. Mr. J. H.
Hale thinks such a trip is worth one'f
while to make, and the nurserymen would
rind it profitable to hold a meeting in Cali-
fornia. In regard to the expenses of the
trip, Mr. Hale states that a party of 22 had
made the trip in a special car, took in
various side shows, staid away about five
weeks, and all this at an expense of from
$130 to $175 each, all having a regular good
time, while Hon. Albaugh estimated the
expenses much higher, about $225. The
latter also advised the members to go as
pomologists rather than as nurserymen, as
there is considerable rivalry between the
growers of the East and those of the
Pacific Coast. As an outcome of this dis-
cussion the secretary of the society was in-
structed to send a copy of the proceedings
of this meeting to the secretary of the
American Pomological Society with the
request to inform every member of the
Nurserymen's Association (printed list
found in copy of proceedings) about the
rrangements as soon as made.
World's Horticultural Society.
Professor Bailey states that efforts
are being made in the direction of organ-
izing this society. Its purpose is not to
hold meetings, except perhaps on the oc-
casion of the World's Exhibitions, but to
gather and diffuse knowledge ; in short,
act as a "bureau of horticultural informa-
tion.'' P.J. Berckmans, of Atlanta, Ga.,
president, and Professor Bailey (Ithaca,
N. Y.), temporary secretary, are now doing
all the work of corresponding, but with
the result that many foreign states are
now entering the organization.
Culture of Standard Pear Trees.
A paper on this subject was given
by Wing R. Smith, of Syracuse, N. Y.
The first requisite in any kind of tree, he
says, is a good thrifty stock of proper size;
the second requisite soil adapted to the
rapid healthy growth of the tree. He pre-
fers clay loam with stiff subsoil, well un-
derdrained. Wet and soggy soil means
failure. Open ditches take up too ranch
room, prevent plowing across the drains,
and have other disadvantages. The soil
should be rich, and kept thoroughly culti-
vated to secure continuous growth. In
handling budded stock, he does not ap-
prove of leaving the stub. The subsoil
plow can often be run between the rows to
advantage. It lets the water off better to
the drains. In Spring following budding
the trees are pruned to whips, about three
feet nine inches high, and kept well culti-
vated. Too severe pruning will cause the
trees to grow up weak and spindling.
Careful digging and grading and tying in
neat bundles will satisfy the customer.
Forestry.
Mr. Robert Douglas, the veteran
forester of Waukegan, III., in his paper
chronicled some of his observations about
Nature's methods in propagating forest
trees, how birds eat seeds and sow them
miles away along the fences, how winged
seeds are carried great distances by the
winds, etc. Where seeds are especially
tender, Nature provides for a large num-
ber of them, so that some may find suitable
soil, even if millions perish.
The seeds of the red cedar have a fieshy
covering. They are eaten by migratory
birds, and consequently the tree is found
all over the United States.
A particularly interesting instance ob-
served by him was a pine grove in the Black
Hills burnt over, which Nature restocked
with forest growth by means of the as-
sistance of the quaking aspen, a worthless
lowland shrub, which taking root on the
dry upland, furnished shade to young
trees, and then died out in consequence of
unsuitable soil, giving place to the more
valuable timber trees.
Nurserymen's NoTelties.
The novelty trade came in for its
share of attention. E. Morden, of Niagara
Falls, Ont., introduced the subject. He
thinks it would have been better if we had
known fewer novelties iu the past. It is
unfair to so arrange our enterprise that
our customers have all the losses, and we
all the profits. All good fruits have once
been novelties. But where one prize has
been drawn, the long-suffering public has
found hundreds of blanks. To sell un-
worthy novelties is especially wrong in the
nursery trade, because there is not only
the first outlay for them, but they en-
cumber the ground for perhaps years, and
only give a crop of disappointment and
dissatisfaction. Only a small percentage
of all novelties are worthy of general culti-
vation. The really valuable fruits are
few. Here in this section (Southern
Canada) we can grow the finest fruits.
Why should we hanker after iron-clad'
novelties ? Novelties of value are very
scarce. When nurserymen offer novelties
by the score, they make childish preten-
sions. Novelties should not be introduced
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until after they have proven their worth
by thorough trial. Under the supervision
of the stations there might be sub-stations
conducted cheaply by men on their own
land. Such a system exists in Canada.
Catalogues are often very misleading.
The greatest offenders are found among
some of our largest nurseries. This ought
not to be. It hurts the majority, which
consists of honest nurserymen. Finally,
Mr. Morden offered a resolution that the
introduction of insufficiently-tested novel-
ties, especially in large lots, should be dis-
couraged, etc.
Mr. Albaugh and President Pearsall
spoke strongly against its adoption. Mr.
Pearsall does not consider it right to dis-
courage efforts in the search for new
fruits. We may suffer and other people
may suffer. People also like to be hum-
bugged. Perhaps they have the money to
afford it. On the whole, we should en-
courage seekers after new fruits.
J. H. Hale declares he is in favor of dis-
couraging hasty introductions. We should
search out the good things and prove them
first. The Greenville strawberry, for in-
stance, which is one of the grandest for
market he has on his grounds, was tested
by stations and individuals before a plant
was sold. Notwithstanding Mr. Hale's
eloquent plea, however, Mr. Morden's
resolution was tabled on motion offered by
Hon. Albaugh.
Treasurer Salaried.
Mr. S. D. Willard, of Geneva, called
attention to the fact that Mr. Whitney,
the treasurer of the Association, had done
his work for years without compensation,
and even paid his own postage. He pro-
posed to put a part of the Association's
surplus to excellent use by awarding him
a salary of $50, which was gladly agreed to
by the convention.
A Tariff Discussion.
Mr. Geo. A. Sweet, of Dansville,
probably unintentionally, threw a fire-
brand into the convention when he ad-
dressed it on "Our Foreign Relations."
The question, "What effect have tariff
duties on the nursery industry ? " was in-
troduced by Mr. Sweet in apparently good
faith as a business question, which he
wished to have considered and discussed
from a business standpoint, and entirely
independent of politics. Some stocks,
notably pear seedlings, can not be success-
fully grown here. This is a settled fact.
We have to import them. The Wilson
bill, as it left the house, put nursery stock
on the free list ; the Senate now proposes
a duty of 10 per cent. What is for the
nurseryman's best interest ? Mr. Sweet
stood a volley of cross questions nobly,
and replied to all with the utmost good
nature, but soon it became evident that
the tariff question can not yet be consid-
ered merely from a business standpoint,
even by so intelligent a body as the
American Nurserymen's Association. The
discussions aroused dormant political sen-
timents to the danger point. Possibly
when another generation has passed away,
and people have emancipated themselves
to a greater degree from the leadership of
partisan politicians and partisan political
papers, it may be safe to undertake the
consideration of any special tariil problem
"from purely a business standpoint."
Other Papers.
A number of papers were handed
to the secretary without being read, for
publication, notably, "Why are Foreign
Grown Shade and Evergreen Trees Sold so
Largely by American Nurserymen ?" by
Irving Rouse, Rochester, N. Y.; "New
Fruits and Cause of Low Prices for Nur-
sery Stock," by Chas. A. Green, Roches-
ter, N.Y.; "The Rocky Mountains— Will
They be Fruitful ? " by S. M. Emery,
. Bozeman, Mont., and "New Hardy Apples
for the Northwest," by H. W. Ash, West
Union, Pa. T. Greinek.
Buy Your Orchids on the Train.
Editor FloristA^ Exchange:
While riding on the train the other day
I was somewhat surprised at being con-
fronted by an urchin with a number of
packages marked, "Orchid, the king of
plants, and a package of moss suitable for
its growth." On close Investigation I
found on the front of the package a fairly
good cut of the species contained within,
"Broughtonia sanguinea." The plant was
in sound condition and contained eight
bulbs, so I purchased a specimen for the
sake of novelty at the small price asked
— 20 cents.
The package is marked, " The Brazilian
Orchid Co., Santarem, Brazil," but as the
plant is a native of the West Indies, the
orchiologist has, I fear, through some mis-
take, been led astray in regard to his local-
ity. Robert M. Grey.
Orange, N. J.
Chrysanthemum Charles Davis.
The following letter from Mr. Spaulding
explains itself : "I send you by bearer a
basket of C. Davis chrysanthemums, the
yellow sport from Vivian Morel. As you
see, on account of its color, it is a grand
thing, and will no doubt be exceedingly
valuable for florists and exhibition use. I
have at present, on a small bench, at least
two hundred plants in bloom. Although
the flowers sent you are not as large as
they should be, still they measure Ave to
six inches in diameter, and give you a fair
representation of its form, which is identi-
cal in all respects except color, with its
parent, V. Morel. There has not been a
day since last Fall when I could not cut a
large bunch of these blooms. I do not
know if its flowering in such a manner is
caused by any special treatment, or if it is
the habit of this variety. If the latter it is
certainly a valuable acquisition to this
wonderful class of plants, and may be the
commencement of a run of continuous
flowering chrysanthemums.
Thos. H. Spaulding.
Orange, N. J., June 14, 1894.
Seasonable Suggestions.
The plant bedding season now being
pretty well over a few reminders may not
be out of order. In what suggestions I
may here offer nothing new or original
may appear, but we feel sure that much
useful information, especially to those
just embarking in business, may be
gleaned from a careful perusal of the
hints given.
You will doubtless be throwing out
your last season's crop of roses in order to
make room for the crop you intend plant-
ing now. If the stock has been kept clear
of mildew and is otherwise in a healthy
condition, it will pay you well to put in
the sand a large batch of cuttings, which,
if carefully handled, will strike readily
and make fine plants to sell to parties who
may be building new houses and will have
to plant late. Such parties would be glad
to find stock of the right kind and this you
can produce now fully as well, if not bet-
ter, than you could earlier in the season,
simply from the fact that you can now
have an abundant supply of wood and be
able to reject anything but the very best.
The old plants have become quite stocky
from the frequent cutting of buds, and you
can get just such wood as you desire. My
plan is to cut the soft shoots close from the
old trunk with a heel or some of the old
wood. I make them with three or even
four eyes, as it is late in the season, and
such a cutting is already a pretty good
sized plant when rooted. I can root 90 per
cent, of the cuttings taken in this way and
placed in sand six inches deep, and kept
soaking wet all the time and well shaded.
You can strike such cuttings in 14 to 16
days.
It is not necessary to prepare a skeleton
outdoors with bottom heat, although this
is the orthodox method, but having prac-
ticed both methods I am free to say that
the indoor system is far preferable.
If you are carrying over some of your
last year's stock for Summer bloom you
will find that an addition of two or three
inches of a mulch of good soil with about
one half well rotted cow manure and a lit-
tle bone meal will be serviceable, and you
should give them a good soaking of liquid
manure at least twice per week, and keep
clean and nice. D. Honaker.
Obituary.
Springfield, O.— David F. Reese, one of
the widely known firm of Good & Reese,
florists, was found dead by the side of the
street car tracks in front of the firm's of-
flce on Clinton ave., Monday night, June
11, about nine o'clock. Heart disease is
supposed to have been the cause of death.
The deceased was born in Frederick
Md, , and was 67 years of age. He has left
.SIX children. Mr. Reese had resided in
Springfield about 30 years. The funeral
took place Wednesday at 3 P.M., from re-
sidence on S. Limestone st.
Philadelphia. — Another old familiar
face on the Ridge Road has passed away.
This is John Frazer who was buried last
week He had been for the past 30 years
superintendent of Mt. Vernon cemetery
being appointed by the founder of the
cemetery, the late Robert Buist. During
his long service at the cemetery he had
made many friends and his funeral was
largely attended. He was 69 years old
Deceased was born in Scotland and came
to this country when quite a young man.
He IS succeeded by Geo. Redford, who has
been connected with the Buist family for
the past 20 years. The cemetery is now
owned by a stock company but Mr. Buist
has the controlling interest. D. R
Wm. Scott Carnations!
Booted Cnttin^B, $5.00 per 100.
Strong Plants, - 97*00 per 100.
Also a flae lot of other varieties. Send for
.^ prices.
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ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.
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Collections j 2tl, TliB imatsur's Goliection.
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Coleus, all colors $3 00
Petunias, single 1 {lO
Ageratum, Blue, extra size 3 00
" '* good 1 00
Nasturtium, dwarf 1 50
Begonia Vernon, from 4 inch pots 3 50
" Tuberous rooted, in bloom 13 50
Castor Oil Plant, 3 varieties 3 00
Gobaea Scandens, extra large. 4 00
Cannas, Mme. Crozy, Star of '91, )
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Marquant, Capt. P. de Suzzoni, I
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Golden Feverfew 1 00
Cineraria Maritima 1 00
Lobelia, XX 2 00
X 1 00
Heliotrope, good 3 00
Calendula 1 ;'iii
Acliyrantlies, flue -. 3 I'U
Caladium Esculentum, started 8 dO
Musa Ensete, 3 feet 50 cts. eat-h.
Hydrangea Otaksa 60 '*
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Double Stocks, 4 in., $7.00 per 100. Cobasa, 4
in., $7.00 per lOO. Fuchsias, 6 in., ?12.00 per 100.
Anthericum Picturatum, 4 in., $7.00 per 100.
Busty Miller, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Coleus, 3
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iireatest abundance the entire year. Never out
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space in best Carnations. No florist should be
without this most useful flower. After a trial
it will be considered indispensable. Easy to
grow and an exceptionably good and payinKTCUt
flower. Strong young plants. $1.0:) per dozen ;
$6.00 per 100; larger ones, $1.50 per dozen;
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ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
liJELlA GBAKDIS YAR. TENEBEOSA IS no
doubt the most distinct of the L. pur-
purata section ; it is a stiff, upright grow-
ing species attaining a height of 15-20
inches, with deep green foliage; the
flowers are borne on green scapes three or
four together, during May and June.
They are superior to the type both in size
and beauty, and expand six or more inches
across the petals. The sepals and broader
petals are bright cinnamon brown, tinted
on 'the base of the mid-rib with pale
greenish yellow ; lip white, beautifully
paiuted with vinous rose at the aperture,
the color extending nearly to the border,
the throat penciled with the same. This is
one of the most distinct of the genus. The
culture recommended for L. purpuratain a
former paper refers also to this,
Dendrobium X Atnsworthil — The
flowering period of this distinct hybrid is
about past, its blooming season being the
same as that of D. nobile — one of its
parents, which it much resembles in its
growth and free flowering qualities. Of
late years this plant has been propagated
to such an extent that it has now become
fairly cheap in the market. The flowers
expand about 2^ inches, and are produced
2-3 together from the nodes of the ripened
canes. The sepals and petals are pure
white, or in some varieties tinted with
rose; lip much the same color, blotched
and pencilled with vinous purple on the
base. The plants will now be starting
action and if in poor material will require
a mixture of chopped peat fiber and
sphagnum, with plenty of drainage. It
requires the same treatment as D. nobile.
Dendrobium lituaflorum.— This is a
free Spring-flowering species, with slender
pendulous stems two or more feet long,
and deciduous lanceolate-acuminate leaves.
The flowers are borne on short scapes two
or three together, from the nodes of tbe
ripened canes in great abundance. They
measure each about two inches across,
sepals and broader petals rosy white at the
bai-e shading to bright rose at the apex ;
lip acute, slightly pubescent, much the
same color as tbe petals. On account of
the drooping habit of the plant it is better
cultivated in baskets, and succeeds well in
peat fiber and sphagnum worked through
with small bits of charcoal. While grow-
ing, the plant delights in a warm, moist,
shady position, with plenty of water and
syringing, but during the resting period a
cool, and rather dry situation should be
afforded it.
The variety D. 1. Freemanil is an upright
grower, with canes 1-2 feet high ,
otherwise much resembling the type. The
flowers are not quite so deep in color, and
the Up is more pubescent ; it is neverthe-
less a very desirable variety, and may be
cultivated equally well in either pots or
and a foot long. On account of Us pendu-
lous habit the plant should be grown on a
block and should be attached with a little
agnum or peat fiber to retain moisture.
It blooms from April to June ; the flowers
expand four inches, and are borne three to
four together on short spikes. The sepals
and petals are linear-lanceolate, very pale
greenish yellow; the lip tripartite, the cen-
tral portion linear-acuminate, the side
divisions semi-lunar, all pure white, turn-
ing yellow with age,
EtjLOPHiELLA Elisabeth.^ la a compara-
tively new orchid, and when well grown is
a very interesting and worthy subject for
any collection. To successfully cultivate
the plant a warm, moist shady position is
required, such as is afforded in the most
shady portion of the phalsenopsis house.
Pots or baskets suit it equally well, with a
potting mixture composed of equal quan-
tity chopped fern, rhizoma, sphagnum and
bits of charcoal, with liberal drainage.
The plant should never become dry at the
root, and requires a liberal quantity of
water at all seasons.
Robert M. Grey.
Elizabeth, N. J.
Elizabeth Nursery Co. report good
business, better than ustial for this past
season in spite of the general depression.
Their eitensive nurseries cover 65 acres
and are filled with every kind of stock, all
in good condition. Among herbaceous
plants especially noticeable is a fine stock
of the newly introduced Lychnis flos cu-
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its supply of bloom from Spring to Fall.
This desirable feature should make it a
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MlLTONiA Flata is a very free growing
and tlowericg species, attainiDg a height
of eighteen inches; tbe yellow tinted
pseudo bulbs are ensiform, diphyllons and
four inches long ; the leaves are ensiform ,
pale green ; the multiflorous spikes issue
with the new growths, are upright, 1^ to 2
feet long, and are clothed with pale green
bracts which become white with age. The
flowers measure over three inches across,
each supported by a yellow bract. Sepals
and shorter petals narrow, creamy yellow;
lip white, dotted loogitudinally with pale
brown on the basal half. The plant enjoys
an intermediate temperature, such as that
afforded Cattleyas, and grows nicely un-
der pot, block or basket culture, in a light
compost of peat fiber and sphagnum with
good drainage. They delight in plenty of
water daring their growing season.
DiSA GRANDiFLORA. — This is one of the
brightest orchids in cultivation, and will
now be showing flower. It is a tall, up-
right growing species, attaining a height
of 18 or 30 inches ; the succulent stems are
clothed with linear lanceolate acuminate,
clasping leaves of a dark green color. The
flowers, usually five or six, terminate the
growths ; they measure each about four
inches across. Dorsal sepal whitish, veined
with scarlet ; the inferior sepals bright
scarlet; the rather inconspicuous petals
yellow, spotted with scarlet. To grow this
plant to perfection requires a shady, cool,
moist house, and the plant requires plenty
of water and syrioging overhead during
the growing period. After the flowering
season much less will suffice, but at no
time should it be entirely withheld. A
good potting material is composed of equal
parts chopped sod and peat fiber, with a
top dressing of chopped live sphagnum.
Epidendkitm falcatum is a curious spe-
cies unlike any other in the genus ; it
grows with the lead downward. The
pseudo bulbs are comparatively small.
The leaves succulent, narrow, lanceolate
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impossible, no natural force will remove i
Letter C shows the pointns it is made: letter ]
how to bend it over; lettei-s A and B, when i
position. Directions on each box. Manufactured
FKAKCIS' METJX STEMMIUe POINTS
See adrertisement in last Issne,
.A.S-rElT'rS :
Philadelphia. PETER HENDERSON & CO., New York.
- New York. F. E. McAXI^ISXER, - - - New York.
- New York. WEEBER & DON, - - . - New York,
Z. DB FOREST ELY & CO.,
A. ROLKER & SONS, - -
WM. ELMOTT & SONS, - -
General A.geat for America and Europe:
HERMANN ROLKER, Room 3, 218 Fulton St., N. Y. City.
<Phe Klorist's Exchanoe.
567.
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTIGULTURAL ARCHITECTS tHD RUILOERS.
Steam and Hot "Watt-r- vtf^atUisr T^^niriueers.
Plans aud Esti
GREENHOUSE HElTINi; IND yENTILlTIIIG,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
ptcIiing^X^Go
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS EXPERIENCE. UNEQlfALED FACILITIES FOR mNUFACTURING.
Mention paper. Send four cents postage lor illustrated catalogue.
LORD &. BURNHAM CO., Irvington -on- Hudson, N. Y.
if^ FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Kaising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron "Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
or Slate Tops.
SBND 4C. POSTAGE FOR H,l,TJSXItAXED CAXALOGUE.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HB^V^S & CO.,
MORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WHEN WRiTIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conserratories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Iiowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
Get our X^urea hefore buyi/ng Glaaa, - - XSatUnatea Freely Oivevit
GLASS!
USE.
E. J. VAN REYPER'S
"Perfect" Glaziers' Point
MANUFACTURED BY
Essex Heights Floral Co., Belleville, N. J.
WHEN WRiTtNG WiENTlON THE FLORIST'S T.:
Tlie Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
bent machine In the market. Don't buy a Ventl-
later uDtU you have seen my Illustrated desorlptlye
circular, which will be sent you free, Blylng pricey,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and
Sliter. Address
Bex 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
■'♦ "We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm c£ SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successot, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead — ^.—^t-—
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.
This persoaal request we make undereveryadver-
tisement we prinL, and by complyinR with it you will
greatly help this
EGONOMIG&L WATER HEATERS
vhati
i and i
1 order.
further
. - -. . „ ppiy j^ist
satisfactory to all. Send for price list and sample
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Saiina St., Syracuse, H.Y.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly inoreaaed our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and smaU, at shortest-notice, therehy avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
r.,...^ . ii... • W-..11I ¥-»^-v'i"¥-c>r»A/ /~>i-v na, 718, 517, 719, Wharton street,
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., pmLlDEipmA, pa.
IMPROVED GLAZING VICTORY!
WAREHOUSES
[Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. T.
I Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J,
VICTORY !
Gasser's Patent Zinc Joints* for buttmtj
glass makes greenhouses air and water tieht.
Also prevents sliding and breakage from frost.
Dues not cost as much to heat a house glazed with
the Joints, thereby saving enough m fuel r,o more
than pay the additional cost ingiazing. The leading
florists of the country are using them. Write lor
circulars, with full particulars, and Price List.
J. M. GASSBR* Florist, £aclid. Avenue,
Cleveland* Ohio.
MENTION THE FLORIb
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
1000
7 inch pjts...
8
9
10
11
12
14
1000
....t35 00
60 00
Y5 CO
«
15 00
20 00
40 00
;• ::;
» 00
500
7 26
.... 900
13 80
22 00
The only Certificate of .
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus -at the St. i
Louis Convention, was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Macliine. '
The Florist's friend in \
working and pi'ices. _
VICTORY !
No repairs for 6 years;
00 chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
CmiBONGtRDIIilllSIS
Keceived HIGHEST AWARD at
PARIS, MEIiBOUBNE and
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Received HIGHEST ATVARD at COLUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
"SToixxigsljO-v^T-ix, Olxio.
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t I
EVANS' IMPROVED CHALLENGE :
Address
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 1S6 & 188 W. 24th
Street, New York City, New Tork Agents.
Roller BeariD!?, Self-Oiling Device,
Automatic Stop, Solid liink
Chain, makes the IMPROVED
CHjO^IiENGE the most perfect
apparatus in the market. . . .
WRITE FOB CiTAlOeUE AND PRICES BEFORE
PLACISG lOCR ORDER ELSEWHERE.
Clipper
Sash Bar
r]?|f;-; ^" -^ s^ ostless,
every-
are us-
n. Cor-
QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.,
operating .O0«.sec..o». ;: RICHMOND, IND. ♦
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I WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
material in Clear Cypress.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
i cited,
trouble
giv(
568
The> KIvOrisx's Exchange.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Wholtsals Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
1 06 W. a^tHi S^., Wew Y©rk.
Ordem by mall or telegraph promptly attended
to. Teleplione Call, 1006 iStli St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECiALTIES.
HENRY W.
BAYLIS,
Wholesale
Florist,
17 ■W. 28tli St.,
NEW YOKK.
Established 1887. ||||
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
18 IVost a7tli street.
One door west ol B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALL. 932 18TH ST.
I BURNS & RAYIVOR, |
i Wholesale Florists j
i 49 WEST 28tli STREET, \
\ NEW YORK. \
S We lead in American Beauty, j
K Meteor and Bridesmaid. i
WM. H. GUNTHER.
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale Sb Commission Florist, |
113 W. 30th St., NeTf Tort.
'i^Qleplione Call, 1307 38th St.
_il kindB of Rosea, Violets and GarnAtlons a
J" specially.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West a4tli St., NEW YORK.
ED'WARD C. HOUAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York,
The Bride* AlermeC and American
Beauty} Special tleti*
FRANK D. HUNTER,
"WHOLESALE DEALER IN
CUT* FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., Hew York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olcsale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^ — NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
Robes — American Beauty. .
Bennett, CuBin....
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La Prance
Mme. C. Testout.
Meteor
Papa Gontler
Perle, Niphetos, Hoste
Souv. de Wootton . . .
Ulrich Brunner ....
Watteville
Adiawtums
AePAEAGTJB
boutabdia
Callah - . .
Oabnattonb— Fancy sorts. . .
Common sorts..
Daffodii-s
Daisies
GnADlOLUS
Hbliotbope
Htaointhb
T.TT.TTTM Habeibh
LiLiE OP THE Valley
Mignonettk
NAitciBsna
PEONIES
Pahsdeb
Htvttt.at
Stooks
Sweet Peas
T0L1P«
VlOIiETfl
Nbv Tobe
Juno -, 1894
BOBZON
June 13, 1894,
.. . to ..,
4.00 to 8.(
4.00 to 8.(
4.00 to 8.(
4.00 to 8.(
4.00 to 8.1
4.00 to 8.(
4.00 to 8.(
2.0O to 4 (
2.00 to 0 (
2.00 to e.i
.... to
4.00 to
60.00 to 76.00
8.00 to 10
2.00 to 2.
1.00 to
2.00 to
'HILADBLPHIA
June 12, 1894
4 00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.1
2.00 to 3 (
2.00 to 3.1
3.00 to 6.<
....to ...
2 00 to 3.(
.... to l.(
to 60. (
.25 to .1
6.00 lo 8 1
.... to 1.1
. to ..
6.00 to 8.00
.... to 4.00
.60 to 1.00
12.60 to 20.00
OHIOAOO
June 6, 1894.
St. Louis
June 11, 1894
14.00 tot2U.OO
3.0U to 4.00
... to 2.00
3.00 to 4.00
to 4.00
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 tf. 6.00
3.00 to 4 00
12.50 to 16.00
1.00 I
3.00 to 6 00
2.00 to 3."0
2 00 to 3.00
to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
to 1.00
40.00 to 60. 00
.. to 1.00
.. to 8.00
no to 2.00
76 to 1.00
to 8.00
.... to .60
10.00 to 16.00
Prices quoted above are given only after careful
ivbile we do not guarantee their accuracy, they art
market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
I'OH OTHXS COMMISSIOH DMA-ZJEBS SMU ITJSXl FAOH.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FliOBISTS' SUPPIiEES.
Orders by mall, telephone^ express or teXe- |
graph promptly filled^
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 31ti. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
I WM. J. STEWART,
CUTFLOWEUhndFLOM'SUfPLISSl
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E., H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stoclc, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
9 Baaeon St., Boston^ Masca
Sacked, to all points In Western and Middle
tates. Return Tvlesrain Is sent Imme-
diately when It is impoBHlble to fill your i
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Gut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPEOIALTr.
Cut • FloM' r ' Commission • Dealers.
BlILLANG BROS.,
WHOLESIK FLORISTS
408 E. 34th St., New York.
M^tABLiSHED 1878.
WholSaale And Cbthihis^ion Dealer in
,. . CUT rtOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. P. SHERIDAN,
Wholesftle CommlBBioii dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
38 West SOth Stt-eet, New Tork.
PRICE List ISeNt 6n application.
^BAHK E. TBlENDLr. CHABLBd SCUBNGK.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
"Wholesale Flofists,
PRESENT HEAiOQUARTERS :
Sis BS0AIIWA7 aad CUT PLOWEB EXOHASaE,
(JEW YORK.
BS^ Con^omnents So iHted.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florigt,]
53 WEST 30th ST.,
I NEW YORK.
vjr. £i<i<isox,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FI-OKIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor 10 ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. louis. Mo.
A COMPLETE LINE OF 1VIEE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oommlsslon Dealers in
Cut FIswars & Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEPFINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Florist's Exchange.
569
Cut ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIE
CARNATIONS
ALWAVft ON HikND<
I MUSIC HALL PL&GE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOBTionLinsAL Auci:oin»s9.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEADpmRS FOR CAmiiONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
DAN'L, B. I^ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
49S Washington SI., Buffalo, N. Y.
F0BCIN6 BUIBS, FLOEISTS' SUPPLIES,
lONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGEAPHS.
LlBtB, Terms, &c., on s.pplici.tion.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Mllwaukoe Street,
MII^WAUKEE, "WIS.
WHOLESALE CDT FLOWERS
ANB FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Bloomsbnre, Pa.
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
S-c, S-o.
^11 orders filled with Freeh Flowers and Bhirped
Roses for the Garden.
Paper read hy Mr. John N. May, of Summit,
N. J"., before Farmers'' Club, New York,
Tuesday, June IS, 1894.
Hoses for the garden will, I presume, be
mucli more interesting to my hearers than
the more intricate system required for
greenhouse culture. Hundreds, yes thou-
sands of people who really love roses and
have plenty of room in their gardens or
door yards for a bed of roses of larger or
smaller dimensions are afraid to attempt
to grow them because they imagine it
requires too much skill. A great deal of
this I am afraid may be laid ac the door of
our older school of gardeners and florists
who from narrow mindedness more than
anything else invariably tried to envelop
everything appertaining to our business in
mystery, or that to grow even the com-
monest flowers required their skill and
superintendence, and I fear often gave
advice with this end in view. Certainly
no more mistaken idea regarding tkie
culture of the rose could possibly exist.
The main factor required is good, plain
common sense which, if rightly applied,
cannot fail to make it very easy to grow
successfully the choicest kind of roses.
I think it may be well to mention a few
things which should be avoided to make
this matter thoroughly clear to the most
uninitiated: First, then, never attempt
to grow roses under the shade of a tree or
trees, or even where the roots of near-by
trees can reach the rose-bed, and remember
that the roots of established trees will
travel far beyond the spread of the
branches in search of new and richly
manured soil and when once they reach it
they will soon monopolize the whole,
leaving the proper occupants a very scant
proportion of food to exist upon. No
rose can thrive under such conditions.
Second : Never choose a place to plant
them that is very wet or undrained as the
extreme of moisture will rot the roots and
the poor rose will soon die of rapid con-
sumption. Neither should a gravel or
sand heap be selected, for the simple
reason that such positions are so porous
that all the fertilizing given will be
washed away by every shower of rain that
falls upon it. These are three principal
extremes to avoid in selecting a place to
plant your roses, and, presuming that
nine^nine out of every hundred farmers
aalWtber owners of a homestead have
located^their houses on some other posi-
than a swamp or sand hill; it may
leasonably presumed that they
^
haii^Tr place somewhere near the bouse
whuh is not entirely monopolized with
treesN In that case, and supposing thty
should wish to have a few roses growing
in their garden (and I think there are very
few ladies in this country to-day who do
not love the "Queen of Flowers,") they have
only to select the place, dig up the soil to
the depth of eighteen to twenty inches,
thoroughly incorporating a liberal pro-
portion of well-decomposed manure, and
if the natural soil is of a heavy clayey
nature the addition of three or four inches
of sand will help it materially ; on the
contrary, if it is already of alight, sandy
or gravelly nature then the addition of a
liberal proportion of a heavier or clay soil
will be very beneficial, and where the bed
has to be entirely prepared with new soil
then I would advise selecting a good,
fresh, loamy soil ; the surface five or six
inches deep from an old pasture is the
best. First, remove the natural soil alto-
gether to the depth given above, replacing
it with the new soil, adding one load of
manure to every live or six of soil,
thoroughly mixing the whole and when
the bed is filled up a little higher than the
original soil to allow for settling it is ready
for the rose plants.
In selecting these it would be better to
begin with the old standard sorts first,
such as has been proven to be of the very
easiest possible culture, and, at the same
time are sure to produce an abundance of
flowers. After having tried these for a
year or two you will gain confidence in
your ability to grow other and more choice
kinds. If your inclination and pocket
book agree in the matter there is no pos-
sible reason why you should not gratify
yourself to any extent. If on starting into
this you can only afford to buy one plant
I would say to everyone take Clothilde
Soupert. It is a beautiful rose either in
bud or full bloom, a beautiful soft pink
when first opening, changing to paler pink
as it gets older and some of the flowers are
almost pare white. It is beautifully
formed, very double, sweet-scented and the
most prolific bloomer of any known rose
up to date. It will continue in bloom '
from early spring till frost in the fall and
is as hardy as a brier. If you want twenty
plants to start with take Clothilde
Soupert, Mrs. Degraw, rose color; Mal-
maison, fresh color, and deliciously sweet;
La France, clear softpink ; General Jacque-
rninot, crimson ; Duchess of Albany, deep
pink ; Dinsmore, coral red ; if you want
one hundred take the same list, adding
Empress Augusta Victoria, white, very
fine ; Papa Gontier, bright red, and Etoile
de Lyon. The three last are not quite
hardy, consequently are not always to be
relied upon to go through the winter alive;
but, first, lasc and all the time I advise
taking these and all other roses on their
own roots, for the amateur they are so
much more desirable, will live and thrive
for years ; while budded stock, if not
thoroughly understood and watched very
carefully for suckers, will be dead in two
or three years at most.
Having made a success with the above
you need not hesitate to indulge your
fancy to any extent that the pocket book
will agree to. In addition to the sug-
gestions given for making a rose bed I
would also suggest that in planting your
roses you placethem abouteighteen inches
apart each way, and should dry weather
set in give them a liberal soaking of water
once a week as long as dry weather con-
tinues. Do not give water in homeopathic
doses, for roses are like robins, they like
the best there is and plenty of it. It will
also very greatly help them to produce
continuous bloom if they are treated to a
pie crust as well as plenty of gravy in the
shape of a mulching of short manure,
chopped straw, or even a coat of coarse
dry grass is better than nothing.
In the spring, after all frost is past, go
over them, shorten back any long shoots
and cutting out any dead tips that may
appear, etc., keep all weeds cleared out at
all times as soon as they appear, and
renew the mulching in the spring as soon
as pruned, then when they have started
into new growth go carefully over them
and as soon as the first green worm or
caterpillar is seen on the leaves syringe
the leaves both under and above with
water, then dust them with hellebore
powder, a large pepper box or flour
dredger is a good thing for this purpose ;
repeat this three or four times before the
flowers open and those pests will all
disappear and you will be rewarded with
such a crop of beautiful flowers that you
will think rose growing a pleasure indeed
and wonder why you have never tried it
before. You will lind It both a pleasure
and profit. Pleasure in the beauty and
grace it will add to your home, and profit
in giving you employment and recreation
in the open -air, thereby often saving
doctor's bills and discontented minds.
In addition to the above list of varieties
there are several which deserve mention
as having their place and are desirable for
certain positions and localities, for while
they bloom but once each season they are
very beautiful when clothed in their lovely
sheet of bloom, and many of them are
exceedingly chaste and delicately colored.
These are Baltimore Belle, Queen of the
Prairies, Ayrshire Rambler, Mme. Plant-
ier, Persian Yellow, and a Lost of others
equally attractive and desirable ; some are
suitable and fit best in mixed hardy
shrubbery borders; others again show to
best advantage when arranged in groups
or masses, and there is another position
that many of them would 'be admirably
suited for, and that is as a hedge dividing
one place from another. Those who have
had the pleasure of seeing a fine hedge of
Madame Plantier in full bloom and in all
its wealth of pure whiteness will remember
it as a very pleasant and delightful sight ;
or that grand crimson. General Jacque-
minot, in a similar position, they will
not soon forget its enchantment.
These are only a few of the roses to
which this class of rose can be applied, and
the choice of color, size or fragrance are
equally wide, for the great improvement
in this family within the past fifty years
has been remarkable. The raising of new
varieties has been reduced to a science, and
hybridizers have for years been directing
their efiEorts to obtain certain varieties
suitable for each and every particular
purpose, and no one can deny that they
have not done much, very much, to
enhance their beauty and help us to
embellish our gardens and grounds; from
the humblest cottage to the most costly
mansions and parks, none are complete
without its quota of the Queen of all
flowers, the rose.
r ♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»»
^ E. G. HILL & CO., ♦
♦ Wholesale Florists, ♦
♦ '♦
» RICHMOND. INDIANA. *
t»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»{
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
desired. Address care Florists' Eschangb.
170 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
100,000 Fine Strong Smilax Plants.
Out of 2 incll pots at $1.50 per 100 ;
or $12.00 per 1000,
I0,000 Strong; Smilax Plants.
Out of 3 inch pots, at $3.' 0 per 100 ;
or t25.00perl000,
Suti-faclioii <;iiiiranteeff.
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Altica, N. Y.
WHEN WRmWC MEWTIOW THg gf-QBIST'S EXCHANGE
KltuE, STOCKY,
TRANSPLANTED SMILAX PLANTS.
~5 Cents per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLET PLANTS,
in 2)^ inch pots, Jl.TSperlOO; $15.00 pur 1000
Plants from siiil, $10 per 1000 ; cuttings, $7.00.
Tei'ins Cnsb.
B. F. B&RR, West End Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - COMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, Si35 per 100,
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. loose', Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WBtTlNO B
SMILAX.-— ^
Extra flae and lienvy, in (iiiy quaiiury.
S15 00. PER 100,
Cash with the order.
CHAS. F. SEITZER, - Utica, N. Y.
WHENWBITING MENTION THE R-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
Smilax..
The first lot all sold. Next lot will
be ready July 1. Will have 100,000
ready then, at 75 ots. per 100, or S6 00
per 1000. These plants are a bargain,
will send sample for ten cents.
Pansies..
CASH WITH ORDER
ALBERT M. HERB,
t. B. 498.
l.,aiicaster, Pa*
SMILAX PLANTS, 2H in., at $IO per 1000.
CUT SMILAX, at lO ots. per strine.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 40 cts. per string.
THE
HIGHLAND FtOBAL CO.,
Dayton, Ohio.
roR JUNE WEDDING DECORATIONS,
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, '"*^*T;cell"e\y:^"""^
'W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brigbton, Mass.
'VHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
57.0
Thk Klorist's Exchange,
ROSES. ROSES.
Great Annual
ROSE SALE.
TFILLIAM ELLIOTT & SONS wiU sell
by Auction, on Thursday, June 28th, at
11 o'clock, at their salesrooms, 54 & 5G
Dey Street, New York,
20,000 ROSES,
consisting of Perle, Niphetos, Bride,
Bridesmaid, Sleriuet, Hoste, I>a
France, Papa Gontier, Watteville,
American Beauty, and all the lead-
ing sorts. Our advice to those who want
roses for winter blooming is to attend
this sale.
WWI. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer.
CELERY PLANTS. ^.}{\f:„\iZrt',
Paschal, New Rose and Boston MniUet.
Nice for transplanting, 1000. »1.25t lO.OUO, $10.00.
C. J. SANFORD. Unionvllle, Conn.
WHCN WRITINO MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CELERY PLANTS,
strong and Stoiky, Sl.OO per 1000.
BIG 4 CELERY Gl, Kalamazoo, Mich.
CABBAGE PLANTS.
Extra fine plants of best varieties. 600
in basket, $1.00; 1000, $1.50. 6000 aud
over at $1.00 per 1000. We grow for the
trade in immense quantities tie in
bundles convenient for retailing, and
pack to carry safely.
TILLINGHAST BROS., La Plume, Pa.
2,000,000
CABBAGE AND CELERY PLAHTS,
GABBACE^I-ate Flat Sutcit, Drumliead,
$1.5U per 1000, in lots of 6,000 and oyer,
$1.00 per 1000.
CELERY —'Wliite Plame, Golden Self
Itlaiiohing, Pasclial, $1.50 per 1000.
JNO. t. D£ WALT, Grissinger, Pa.
WHENWFi --'NG MENTION THE FLORIST'S
500 ^ilrnTiiiiiir .^
WHITE CLIPPER
W. P. CARRE,
Mantua, N. J.
FLORIgTg' m\m\\ BULBg,
Special low prices for immediate
orders for import on
FLORISTS'
HIGH
^ "GRADE
FORCING
BULBS,
for Summer and Autumn deliver}'.
Send for list. Free on application.
PETER HENDERSOII & CO.,
35 X 37 GORTLANOT STREET,
NEW YORK.
Best in tiie Market, per
lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. S9.00.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves. Baskets, 'Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at lovr prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reanas for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
ilirnnUlUU Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
HrnKmANN importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Lilies of the Valley,
Azaleas and Palms, Lilium Auratum,
N/'N/
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
=>. ^csi — irs/ii-Ts: e&t
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N. ,
: 6o Barclay Street, New York.
CELERY PLANTS
White Plume, Giant Golden Heart, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at $1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free
C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
SALES AT AUCTION.
Tea Roses, Gera
otfered inanau
in plants and bulbs, etc., etc.
IllHA 0 0 A Palms, assorted, from Phila-
UUnC £ £Uf delpbia&NewYorkgrowers.
liii«A OCiU Tea Hoses and assorted
dUne ZOtn, Green stuff.
1 11 MA QQtU Orchids from T. Forster-
lllilie £0111, man, W. Matbews, etc.
AUGUST ROLKER, Auctioneer.
HALES' PERFECT MOLE TRAP
e annoying to
. jeing their bei .
F destroyed by moles, and how to cet rid of
"'" '133 hereiofore been a puzzling que_ _
rt'ect Mole Trap is Gunrnnteed
hereiofore been a puzzling question.
~ Gunrnnteed to
traps fall. Sent
ealcli nXolee
uy express on receipt of $'j. 00
H. w. ual.es, uibgewood
5,000,000 FREESIAS.
SUr FIltST HAND.
We will deliver you Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
J^toMiii-diam., perl,000, - S4.00
a to % iu., per 1,000, - - S3.00
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price List.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi-
florums, Auratums, Rubrunis, Albums for Fall
planting— We are Headquarters.
We are the ONLY FIRM in tlie United
States who guarantee .von SUCXD Bulbs
delivered. Address all cuil
H. H. BERCER &. CO.
Establishai 187S. SAit TliAKOISCO, CAL.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSANGEANA— A harfy
: ^and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 3}^ inch pots.
ADIAIfTUMCCNEATU.«— Theniostuse-
in^^ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plants in 2^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2i4 inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
. CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
EVERY FLORIST SHOULD HAVE A STANDARD LIBRARY
BOOKS
The publishers of The Florists' Exchange, realizing the con-
stant demand on the part of the Trade for literature containing general
or special inform .^"^n on the innumerable forms of plant life and plant
culture which ' ^r% to make up the business, have for some months
past been engi^v.rjy in the compilation of a valuable list of works bear-
ing -on Ho;^^ure, published in this and other countries, and the
result of tj^^^bor is a handy little catalogue of forty pages,
embracinjMpljput three hundred of the most reliable and approved
publicat||Bifreating on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables and the study
of Botany. Each book listed is accompanied by a concise description
of contents.
At the close of the catalogue is given a selected list of Horticul-
tural and general periodicals, any of which can be obtained singly, or
in club with The Florists' Exchange or Ai^rERiCAN Gardening at
reduced prices.
For present or future use this catalogue will be found invaluable,
and we will be pleased to have you show your interest by sending for
a copy. We can furnish any book desired at publisher's price.
Cafa/ogues are now read/ and will be mailed free on application.
Fresh and Handsome
ARE THE
CAPE FLOWERS
We have just Received.
Nothing finer has ever been on the
market.
We offer extra selected, very large and
handsome, per lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50.
No. f quality, per lb. $ .75; 10 lbs. $6.50.
Small flowers, perfectly white and good,
per lb. S .50; tO lbs. $4.50.
FOR CASE LOTS,
Special prices on application.
All supplies for
WEDDING and
COMMENCEMENT
DECORATIONS
in full stock and rich assortment,
and our facilities are such that we
can supply you promptly and satis-
factorily.
SEND IN YOUR JUNE ORDERS.
k
56 N, 4tli Sreet,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
^-WHOLESALE OKLY. w^~
We are a straiglit shoot and t
litn to grow intm a vifforous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS,
NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE
IN GENERAL.
m. YI. No 30. NEW YORK,
JUNE 23, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
TO BUYERS OF
T*
LIUUM HARRISII
;HERE will be sold this year in the United States a large
quantity of Lilium Harrisii from which the flowers were cut
Bermuda the past season for Easter trade. Such bulbs will
prove very unsatisfactory for forcing.
We have secured from one of the largest and best growers in Bermuda his
entire crop of Lilium Harrisii from which no flowers were cut. It has been person-
ally inspected by us during cultivation and is of the purest strain and absolutely
free from any taint of disease, an exception in these respects to many bulbs offered.
Our bulbs are grown on new ground at a great distance and entirely separated by
water from the infected district, with the result that not the slightest vestage of
disease has appeared among them.
Bulbs will be delivered full measurement and at prices as low as reliable goods
can be offered. Florists wishing to secure this quality of bulbs should write us for
prices, stating quantity required.
It is a well-known fact that large quantities of low-grade Dutch and French
bulbs are annually unloaded upon the American market. We have made it a
special point this season to secure bulbs only of the highest grade and shall depend
upon our ability to supply you with this quality of goods at reasonable prices for
yotir continued favors.
We have not secured all the best bulbs that are grown, but all that we have
are of that kind. Send us a list of your wants in
ROMAN HYACINTHS, DUTCH HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS,
TULIPS, FREESIAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, or FALL
BULBS of any kind.
PITCHER &MANDA,
United States Nurseries,
SHORT HILLS, N.J.
'^'^'1
N ORDER to close out at
once we offer following
BARGAINS IN BULBS
Per 100
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 1 to 2 inch dlam |3 50
" " 3 to 3 inch diam 5 00
" " 3 to 4 inch diam 8 00
L. AURATUM, 7 to 9 inch 4 50
" 9toll " 6 00
" lltol3 " 10 00
L. RUBRUM, 7 to 9 5 50
L. ALBUM, 9 to 11 9 00
Above rates hold good only while present stock lasts. Order at once if you
want to secure good stock at these rates. Good money in this for any one.
We are offering
ROSK pi.a:nxs
for forcing, from iinest lot of young stock in tlie West, as follows:
PERLiB, NIPHETOS, MEBMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID,
TESTOUT, METEOR, VICTOBIA, AliBANY, liA PBANCE,
GONTIEB, CliOXHIIiDE SOUPBRT, U. BRUNNER,
2i inch $5.00 ; 3 inch $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEATITT, ai inch $6.00; 3 inch $8.00 per 100.
Have yon placed your order for Freesia, yet. They will soon be ready.
Prices according to size and quantity on application.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
Ill] of the
RUSSIAN,.
We bee to call the at-
tention of the trade to our
^SS/54^
Philadiqilphia, pa.
Feb. mh, 1894.
Mr. F. E. MCALLISTER,
Dear_ Sir: — I am very mnch
It exclusively next
celebrated growers of Lily
of the Valley are a auffic
ient guarantee of its ex
celleuce :
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Feb. 26th, 1894.
Mr. F. E. McAllister,
Dear Sir:— The RnsBian
Valley I received from you last
Autunin was very fine. Eacb
strong growth, and about 15
inches high.
Tours respectfully
WM. K. HARRIS.
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, $100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis fimbriata Mixed , S3 00 per pkt.
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Cineraria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 **
Gloxinia, lustra Choice mixed. .., 1 00 '*
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Last Chance
To close out our present Stocks of
OpPin^ DUIDS, we offer as long as unsold:
Pearl Tuberoses.
1st size bulbs at $6.50 the 1000.
3d " " 3.50 the 1000.
Caladium Ksculentum.
3-3 inch diameter bulbs at $4.50 the 100.
$35.00 the 1000.
Madeira Vine Roots at $1.00 the loo.
Cinnamon Vine Roots.
Fine climbers, at $1.50 the 100.
Apios Xuberosa.
A hardy climber, at $1.00 the 100.
Regonia Tubers.
Single flowering, fine mixture at $4.50 the 100.
OladiolUS in best mixture at $10.00 the 1000.
In cheapest mixture at $6.50 the 1000.
Any less quantity desired furnished at above quotations: —
A special Ten Per Cent discount allowed for orders on the foregoing that
reach us this coming week.
Addre. AUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 £ 138 W. 24th Street, Kern York
572
^^HE Klorist's Exchange.
ROSES l^~t ROSBS
GREAT ANNUAL
ROSE SALE.
WILLIAM ELLIOTT & SONS will sell by Auction, on Thursday, June 28th, at
11 o'clock, at their salesrooms, 54 & 66 Dey Street, New York,
.20,000 ROSES.
consisting of Perle, Niphetos, Bride, Bridesmaid, Mermet, Hoste, La
France, Papa Gontier, Watteville, American Beautjr, and all the lead-
ing sorts. Our advice to those who want roses for winter blooming is to attend
WM. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
LILIUM
HARRI
ROSES,
Sll, etc.
CHKAP£R
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Suniuier
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXBN,
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Req,
Bulbs
Tiiey
loweal
aulsll
best
prices. TRADE LIST
fnaued qjaarterlr, mailed
free to the trade only.
HENRV A.DBEEU,
l>llllRll,-ll>lllll
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLBSALE SBEDSMEN,
Growsrs and Importers of Bulbs.
tlOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1031 BiPtol Stroot, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Kos. Cnhle Address : DeForest Plilla. "
Price lists ou application.
WHEN WRITIMG MINTIOH TMt n.ORI8T-B £XCHAWOE
Caladium Esculentum
$7.00 per lOO.
Onychium Japonicum
A% inch pots, $3.00 per lOO.
Cilsll with order.
FORBES & WILSON.
BSD Flualilngr Arc, • Long Island City, N. Y.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JABIES H. DENHAM,
SXEDUUN, I.OS ANGELAS. CAL
BULBS AND PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
^ WE SELL SEEDS/]
Special low prices to \
FLORISTS and DEALERS. J
WEEBER & DON, S
Seed Merclianta and Growers, \
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
:h writino mentiow the florists exchange
♦♦♦♦
♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«««
BURPEE'S i
SEEDS I
Philadelphia. |
Wholesale Price List for Florlats #
and Market Gardenera. a
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:W WRITING MENTION THE FLORIPT'S EXCHA: "-■
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
EareSds, Ms, Plants anl Cadi.
Send in oontnict orOers lor fall delivery.
NewMaiuniotli Perfeotion Cosmos, KrUiidiit
wtiiie; Boseta, piuk, both sorts end mixed.
New Oiant Calliopsls, Goldeu Glory.
New Ipoiuoju, Heavenly Blue.
Sweet Peas, imnied and mixed, Eckt'ord'sstrain
Sniilax, Cobea Scandeits, l.arg:e Floweriug
Cannas, Maiuuiotli Verbena, New Dwarf
Toui Thuiub Nusturtinius, Cuttiuj^s of
Geraniums, all classes. Choice Pelargon-
iums, Flue Uybrid Cacti, AmaryUis
Bulbs. Seud for trade list to
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,
NORWICH, CONN.
Enclosed flud olieok for amouut of .v our bill. I
wish to say that I haverecelved ten dollars of onlers
from my advertiseiiieutiu yonr paper, where I have
received one from any other advertising medium.
It 8««»tU8 to hit the nail just where yon want it hit.
STEPHEN ORANE.
JUST RECEIVED
FRESH CROPS OF
r PRIMIIIX miNFM^K Chinese Priiiirnses. Per 100
i rnimULA knincnaia. Fii.e»t Frlugea varieties. seeds. -
r Fimbriata alba, large flowered, fringed white $0 30
L Atrosanguinea, new bright scarlet 35
► Atropurpurea, large flowered, bright purple ......'. 30
r Kermesina splendens, crimson 30
L Finest Mixture of above varieties '.".'. 30
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34fh St., New York, t
►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ ■♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦J
Eichhornia Azurea, (New Blue Water Hyacinth.) TliialsayerylnterestlnBandbeanMful Aquatic
plant. The habit of prowth is altogether dlflerent to the well-known E. Crasslpes Major. The stem is as
lulchhornia Crasslpes Major, but i
briRht yellow spot on the blue. The pen
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each ; $1.75 per cozen.
(Pontedeiia) Crassipes IVlivjor, (Water Hya
nth), $2.00 per 100, prepaid, cr *S.0O
Devoulensis
PeltiiiKira Viminic
Wnler Lptcu
I Fvntlie
100
1.00
3,00
Sniail plants of N. Zanzlbnreusis and N. Dentntlii lo'cts. eftch',"or seeds, lOots". per large packet,
Mrphrolepis Exnilntn, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $12,00 per lOCO, or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
Aruudo Uoiinx variecaln, $1.00 per dozen, or $500 per 100. Mention paper.
BRAND & ^VICHERS, San Antonio, FLORIDA.
® PRIMULA SINENSIS.
Our Primula seed has
Americiin specialists, and .
habit of the plants and the larjr
being perfectly round and beautifully fringed.
been grown by the most celebrated English, French, German and
emarkable foi- yrcat diversity of coloring, as well as for splendid
f the flowers, measuring from 1% to 2 inches in diameter,
PRIMULAS WITH FRINGED FOLIAGE.
Globosa Alba, very large, ivory-white
260 seeds, 50 cts.; lOUO seeds, $1.70.
Rlue, a oleiir sky-blue, 260 seeds, 50 cts.
Mont Blauc, new, laige, miili-wliite flow-
era, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
Velvety Red. new, 260 seeds, 50 cts.
Oculata L,ntea, wliite with large yellow
eve, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
Rosea, bright piuK, 260 seeds. 86 cts.
Striata, white and lilac striped, 100 seeds, 16o.
Alba, white, 260 seeds, 30o.; 1000 seeds, $l.0O.
Cliis-wick ^ed, brightest red, 250 seeds-
36 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.20
Keriiiesliia Spleudeiis, crimsou, 260
seeds, 30 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
Atrosaiijfuiiiea, brightest deep red, large
dower, 250 seeds, 50 ots.: MOO seeds, $1.70.
Alba 9Iat;niflca, snow white, large, 250
seeds, 60 ots.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Itlixture of all the above, 2S0 8eeds.,S5 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.00; 1-16 oz.. $1.50.
PItlMVLAS, WITH FEKN-LIKE FOLIAGE, mixed, 250 seeds, Sdots.
PIlliHlII.A, double mixed, 75 seeds. SO cts.
NEW GIANT PKIMII1.A, mixed, anew stralc, ISOseeds.SOcts.
VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIOKAL PRIMULA MIXTURE.
•e is composed of the most sala
nd reds, with a sprlnkllnR of oth
tniportiiiit shades predonilu«tinK. It contains .
leaved, some of the Pallanza strains, alsosome with dark leaves and a
to make Ibis nil.vtureas completeas possible, and cannnreaervedly recommend U to everj-o
Price for luteruationnl Mixture, Packet of 250 seeds,. Wets.; 1000 seeds, |il,25; 1-16 i
5,000,000 FREESIAS.
BUY FJltSr HAND.
•J^toliiiii.diam., per 1,000, - S4.00
a to % iu., per 1,000, - - S3.U0
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price List.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi.
Iloruras, Aiiratums, Hubrums, Albums for Fall
plauting— AVe are Headquarters.
We are tlie ONLY FIRM in the United
States who guarantee you SODND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERCER & CO.
Established 187S. SAM FSAKCISCO, CAl.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Pansies Worth Raising.
hard times.
NEW SEED READy NOW.
One package (^s ounce), $1.00.
Five packages, $4.00.
Cash witlx order.
CHRISXIAIV SOI.XAtr,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N J.
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Grade Pansy Seed
New crop, now ready, saved with special care from
selected plants only and ^rurrautcd flist class lU
__ ._. tonViMbseeds/tr.OoTiozTis^^
The Jeiinui8;'[*Strniu,flnest mixed, all colors,
aboiu 2500 seeds. 5;i 00; 1 oz., $0.00; 3 oz . $15.00 No
sbim milk Iu this strain, they are just as ^ood as I
can make 'em. Finer cnlor and more variety than
hist season. The best strain for florists, eitlier for
winter bloomloR or sprinti flowerhie.
Dr. FnH>«t, best black, 2.S00 seeds $1.00
Kiui'sC Yellow, dark eye. 2500 seeds 1.00
l»iire WUiie, the best, 2500 seeds 1,00
Victoria, brlKht red. 1000 seeds uo
ALL MY OWN tSROWTH Of ISW.
Half packets of any of n
E. B, Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Loclt Box 251. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
Zirngiebel Giant Pansies
CINKRAltlA HYBRIDA, Columbian Mixture, perlOOO seeds, 50 eta.
CALCEOLARIA H YBKTDA, best mixed, a splendid strain, trade packet, 50 cts.
CYCLABIEN, Giant Mixture. CO seeds, 50 cts.; 1-8 oz., $2.00.
".f.lrJ'- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE "^^.rr""
OWING to favorable weather, have
been simply magnificent this sea-
son, and our seed beds are a sight
to behold. Never before have we ob-
tained such size and colors, and as usual,
wherever exhibited, have eclipsed every-
thing else, receiving also the most flatter-
ing testimonials from the leading florists
and seedsmen all over the country.
We will have new Seed to offer on
about July 1st of our popular strains,
I ^, THE GIANT MARKET ^„
^'^ and GIANT FANCY, "^'^
in traile packets of 3,000 and 600 seeds
respectively, with practical directions
for sowing and growing our Pansies.
Price, trade packet, $l,00.
Also Plants for sale later on.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.
MHEN WRITING MENTION THE HORIST'S EXCHANGE
The^ Florist's Exchange.
573
THIS ADVERTISEMENT WILL NOT APPEAR AGAIN.
We beg to call the attention of the Trade to the following article which appeared in the Florists' Exchange,
June 16, under European notes :
I
" In calceolarias, those exliibited in London l>y James & Son, surpass any that has
hitherto been shown. The flowers were of immense size, good substance and faultless
lorm, the colors vivid and varied, and the habits ot the plants simply perfect. Several
of the heads of bloom measured from 25 to 30 inches across and were a solid mass of
the most brilliant colorins'."
We have for several years only offered James' Giant Strain Calceolaria and James' Giant Strain Cineraria,
knowing them to be in every respect the best. PRICE, PER TRADE PACKET, $ 1 .OO.
F. E. McAllister, 22 Dey street, NEW YORK.
Cincinnati.
For the last week the thermometer has "
been registering 90 degrees and over in the
shade. Stock has been coming in rapidly
but Qnds little sale in the city. Nearly all
the business now is out of town shipments.
Chas. J. JONKS, Jr., ol Walnut Hills,
made an assignment Monday to W. Ren-
digs. Liabilities about $3,000, assets,
$1,000. This failure was quite a surprise,
the supposition being that Mr. Jones was
doing a good business. The place recently
built and known as the Walnut Hills
Floral Bazar, was sold to Mr. Jones' sis-
ter-in-law about two weeks ago.
On the 9th inst. the suburb of Norwood
celebrated the opening up of the water-
works there. A grand parade, fireworks,
etc., was participated in. John Lamport,
who is Norwood's florist, had several large
floral emblems to make, one piece especi-
ally, a representation of the water tower,
being five feet high and twelve inches in
diameter.
Mrs. Faibchild, of Covington, Ky., re-
ports a splendid wedding decoration on
June 11.
B. P. Ckitchell has just returned from
Celina, where he has been taking a little
vacation fishing. I will not undertake to
tell the number of pounds of fish caught or
the size ot each individual fish, but from
B. P.'s appearance you would think he had
jiist arrived from the torrid zone.
Daring the week the writer visited H.
L. Suuderbruch's greenhouses. He found
the genial Harry with his sleeves rolled
up, separating violet plants and working
like an old stager. His place is in splendid
condition. We notice thi'eehouses planted
in chrysanthemums, the same number in
American Beauty, a couple of houses in
Bride and Mermet. The orchids never
looked better. Bob Rose, a brother of
John and David, has charge of this depart-
ment. In the frames outside we notice
some very fine cyclamen plants. Harry
will also have two houses of carnations
and one of violets ; in fact, he will grow
more of a general stock, not putting all
Ills eggs in one basket.
We next called on Fred, Walz and
found him busy also looking after his
general business. Fred, has 20,000 feet of
glass, which is devoted to growing general
stock. We notice, especially, one large
house planted with the new varieties ot
chrysantliemums. They are now about 18
inches high and look very well. He tells
me he has had a splendid trade in chrys-
anthemum plants.
During the week we have had the
pleasure of shaking hands with Walter
Bertermann, of Indianapolis ; G. Betscher,
ot Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, C; Karl
Brown, of A. W. Livingston's Sou, Colum-
bus, O.; the genial Harry Balsley, of
Detroit. Harry has sold so many fiower
pots that it will make the boys at home
hustle to turn out the goods.
E. G. GiLLETT.
Warren, Pa.
W. M. LOTT, who is located directly in
the resident portion ot the town with a
good range of houses, reports trade as hav-
ing been fair since beginning ot this year.
He aims to produce the bulk of the blooms
he needs. A miscellaneous stock of bed-
ding and flowering plants are grown for
retail trade.
Daniel Offekle, across the river, runs
the "Glade Greenhouses," and successfully
takes good care ot an old established busi-
ness. He reports a good Decoration Day
trade. L.
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We olter an immense stock of strong, well established plants, from four inch pots, which
will make a display at once. AH have been well hardened off in open frames and must not
be confounded with dormant eyes or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. For a general
list refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all
the desirable novelties of the season.
Per 100
Madame Crozy $10.00
AlpUonse Bouvier 10.00
Paul Marquant 8.00
Florence Vauglian 36.00
Charles Henderson 36.00
PauIBruant 16.00
Comtesse de 1,'Estoile.. 16.00
Chas. Dippe 16.00
Cronstartt 16.00
Explorateur Cranipbel.. 13.00
GuBtav Sennholz, (true) 10.00
Maurice Mussy 15.00
Marquise Arthur de
o ja^ 3>a- KT -A. s .
strong pot plants.
ROUUSTA, ano for ioliaBO »ll 00 perlOO.
MltlE. CB.OZV 9 00 "
PAIIi. MAKOUANT 10 00 "
AI-PHONSEllOUVIEll 15 00 "
Plenae send yonr orders at onco.
"W. A. MAXDA,
The Universal Horticuliural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE. N.J.
Contracts Now in Order
For ffrowiug your June Budded Peach of the
ElbertH, Crosby, Cliampion and other soi-ts
desired; also June Itudded Plums ot Japan
and other varieties, I he Koynl Apricot, as well
as a full assortment ol' Nectarines.
Low rates and oarel'ul attention given.
ALEX. PULLEN,
MILFORD NURSERIES, MILFORD, DEL.
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1.00
Com te Horace de Choi- L. E. Bally 15.00
seaul 10.00 Francois Corbin ,S.OO
Duchess de Montenard. 10.00 Mr. Lefebvre 8 00
E. Chevreul 13.00 Mile, de Cruillon 10.00
Enfant du Rhone 8.00 President Hardy 10.00
Edward Michel 10.00 Pierette de Blorlet 8.00
J.OO
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MissSaraU Hill 10.00 Segionalre 8.(0
Mr. Cleveland 10.00 Sophie Bnohner 36.00
- ...8.00 EmlleLeolerc 6.00
L,'Algrle 10.00 MUe. I.iabaud
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $6.00 ;
or if this set contains duplicates of any varieties you have in stpck we will omit any
that you may specify and add other choice varieties in their place.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The Tie phis ulPra advertising medium
of the trade is the Flouist's Exchangk.
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The Klorist's Exchangi©
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), eacli
nts situation. ToiinK i
TX/- ANTED position as gardener and 1
*• greenhouses or private grounds.
Henry Dawm. Box 12. West Orange, N. J.
"Y'OUNG-nianof 12 years' experience desires posi-
■*- tlon as foreman In commercial place, or would
lease. Address (J. S. Denman, 116 Prospect Place,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
(^NE of the best rose prowersis open for a position
^^ Also extra as wholesale or retail salesman and
popular with the trade. Answer J. F., 337 W. 29th
Street, New York City.
Y^UNG man, thoroughly experienced In all bran-
3 terms, D. A., "Florists' Ex-
riARDENER and florist, German, single, 29. wants
^-^ situation in good commercial place, without
board preferred. 13 years experience. Thoroughly
competent in all greenhouse culture. First class
references. Address Gardener, 4S3 Dean Street,
Brooklyn. N. Y.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
A second hand boiler and 1500 feet of i inch pipe.
Describe the boiler and give price to
I. L. PILLSBURY, Macomb, III.
Wanted To Rent, Greenhouses,
IN OR AROUND BOSTON.
Address D, J., care of
WELCH BROS.,
2 Beacon Street, BOSTON, MASS.
WHEN WRITINGS MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
FOR SALE.
Three Greenhouses and shed, very cheap.
Rent and lease on g-rotind. ROBERT, Hamil-
ton Streei, Ravenswood, ABforIa, L I.
FOR SALE IN BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Party giving up business ; six greenhouses,
two Nolan's hot water boilers, about 2000 ft.
3 in. pipe, valves and fittings, about 35,000
flower pots, lots of lumber for benches or hot
bed frames, etc. To be moved off the
premises before Sept. 10. Full particulars
given. J. S., care of this paper.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Roses.
The rose grower has got to keep hustling
novr to get his planting done before the
fourth of July. Painting and overhauling
of houses is also in order. Every grower
should make it a point to paint so many
of his houses every year. All the gutters
should be painted every Fall; it doubles
the life of the woodwork, besides giving a
nice, clean appearance to the place.
Clean every house thoroughly before
putting in fresh soil, whether you paint or
not. I would give all the benches, if rough
boards are used, a good coat of cement or
lime wash. When fixing up your benches
leave plenty of room between the boards
for drainage. I like good sod put over the
space left for drainage ; some use excelsior,
others again manure, with equally good
success ; but I believe in sod ; it seems
more natural.
All American Beauties should now be
planted ; if not already done do it at once ;
get as much planting as possible done
before July 15, and all will be right. I
believe in early planting. See that stock
is kept growing and plant nothing but the
best. Don't expect good returns from
poor stock. Plant firm and as evenly as
possible ; water the plants well after plant-
ing, then handle the water carefully until
they start to grow. Keep plenty of mois-
ture around and give plenty of air night
and day. A. D. Rose.
Cambridge, Mass.
"W. A. Bock leaves on the 18th inst. for
an extended trip to Europe.
W. E. Doyle cleaned out his immense
stock and had to look around for more to
fill large orders, "W". M.
Chicago Florists' Club.
A social was held by the Club as an
opening of their new rooms at 34 and 36
Randolph St., on Thursday, June 14, which
brought out something of the old time
spirit of the Club, and some sixty mem-
bers and friends sat down to a collation,
after regular business was gone through.
Charles L. Washburn, of O. P. Bassett &
Co., was elected to membership. The
rooms of J. B. Deamud & Co., are where
the Club for the present will find a home.
The tables were handsomely decorated
with flowers, with abundance on side
boards, windows, and other available
places.
The subject in the call for consideration
was " The Management of Public Parks."
The Club was honored on the occasion
with that veteran in horticulture and
author of an unique work on the '* Rose,"
S. B. Parsons, of New "Xork.
President Hauswirtb having appointed
as toastmaster, Mr. G. L. Grant, that
gentleman opened the proceedings with a
few remarks on
The Advancement of Ornamental Horticaltnre.
He said : " While it is true that
the progress of ornamental horticulture
during the past quarter of a century has
been marvellous, it is nevertheless a fact
that the skilled gardener and florist have
not made a corresponding advance in
public esteem. In literature all gardeners
are still classed with the coachman and
the hostler, and as a consequence the same
classiflcation is followed by the general
public with comparatively few exceptions.
We must admit that thereis a considerable
number of self-styled professionals who
may be so classed, but it is an undoubted
fact that to-day the great majority of the
workers in the field of ornamental horti-
culture rank high as men of education and
refinement. Probably no other profession
counts among its followers so many who
have entered it from pure love of the work.
In no other profession will be found so
many close students of the underlying
principles of each detail of their daily
labor. And no other profession demands
from its leaders a broader knowledge or a
wider culture.
"Gentlemen, if we would hasten the ad-
vance of the profession we must first take
steps to place it upon its proper level in
the public mind. We must bring our
strong men out into the light of publicity
that the world may know us for what we
are. We have been seriously remiss in our
duty in this respect in the past. Further,
we must make a broader use of our nu-
merous organizations. We must as care-
fully study to in a measure, control politi-
cal causes that may effect horticulture as
we now do the life histories of insects in-
juriously aff'ecting plants. We must ex-
ercise the power we possess, but which has
heretofore been allowed to remain dor-
mant. Had the horticulturists of the
whole country exercised fully at the right
time and in the right way the power they
possess, the horticultural department of
the World's Fair would have been what it
ought to have been and not what it was.
Let us profit by that lesson. Let us make
ourselves felt in the management of our
park systems. Now is the time to plan a
campaign that will put men in our park
boards who are to at least some extent
familiar with horticultural matters. Let
us exercise the power we have in securing
the nomination for governor of a man who
will pay heed to our suggestions when
elected. We are strong enough to do it if
we only work steadfastly along the right
lines. Let us exert in favor of what is
right and proper the same power that is
now used by others in favor of what is
vrrong and improper. Let us take a broad
view of the matter. Remember that we
are not alone. Remember that among the
members of our Horticultural Society will
be found a host of men whose names carry
much weight, and every one of these can,
I am sure, be depended upon to lend a
helping hand if he can see wherein it will
effect good, and he will recognize the fact
that strong organized effort cannot fail of
effect.
" We all love our city and want to see
it beautiful and healthful. Let us take
steps toward the creation of a commission
which shall have power to plant and main-
tain shade trees on every street possible.
The City of Washington has already done
this, and as a result Washington is famous
the world over for its beautiful trees. We
can do the same here. To be sure it will
take work to carry such a measure through
our city council, and still more work to
insure the appointment of proper men on
the commission. But it can be done. We
would surely have the active support of
the daily press and by persistent effort all
obstacles could certainly be overcome.
**If we succeed we will have exerted a
far-reaching influence, for horticulturists
in other cities will follow our example and
making use of our working plans will
accomplish similar gratifying results. This
may seem rather out of the line of work of
a club of this character but I believe we
should take a very broad view of the
subject. The florists of the country are
better organized than any other class of
horticulturists. They seem also to be
harder workers in any cause they may
espouse and it would seem that in order to
get the matter started it should receive
its initial impetus from them. After the
work is underway others will give the
needed assistance."
SUPEKINTENDENT Pettigkew being
present, was then called on and made the
following remarks on
Park management.
Said he, "In these days of high
pressure living and business competition
with its consequent cares and worries, it is
pleasing to note that so much thought,
money and time are given to plans for the
creation and development of public parks.
The benefits arising from the establish-
ment of parks and breathing spots in
crowded cities are so well understood, that
neither time nor money is begrudged in
carrying on the work of extending and
beautifying them. In the city of New
York during the last year, nearly one and
one-half millions of dollars were spent on
its park and boulevard system, and large
additions recently made thereto will very,
much increase the cost for improvement
and maintenance in future. The City of
Brooklyn parks cost last year about one
million dollars, as did the parks of our
own city. The same, or nearly the same
ratio of expenditure for park purposes, as
comparedwithpopulation,prevailsinmost
of the large cities of the United States.
In view of the increasing importance and
magnitude of this work, it becomes more a
matter for the best thought and effort of
statesmen, the landscape gardener, and of
the horticulturist to meet the public need
— the statesman to devise such methods
for the appointing and organization of the
governing powers of the park as will place
their management in the hands of men of
high class, who will conserve the interests
of the people and jealously guard their
trust from any intrusion of schemes likely
to divert the park from its intended object
or purpose, place them beyond the reach of
political jobbery, and above the suspicion
of a prostitution of officefor personal gain.
The assistance of the landscape gardener
should be called in the selection of lands to
be purchased for a park. He will note
points of advantage not observable to the
unpractised eye. His experience and
training will fit him to judge of location,
availability, soil, natural advantages. In
designing the park, he will study the
nature and conditions of its use, as well as
the natural features it may already pos-
sess.
" A park conveys the idea of a place for
rest and retirement, where nature can be
communed with, an isolation from bricks
and mortar, when the street life and office
walls of the city can be forgotten, where
trees, shrubs, flowers, green sward, water
in harmonious arrangement, form a
pleasing landscape, restful to the tired
brain, refreshing it with beauty and
quietude.
"Such then is the mission of the land-
scape gardener, to bring about this effect
he must use the material he flnds around
him, assisting nature here, boldly creating
a natural effect yonder, while in another
spot he leaves nature alone, pure and
simple in its beauty. Many parks provide
for amusements of various characters,
often at a great sacrifice of sylvan beauty
and its restful influences ; the tired worker
vainly trying to escape from noise and
bustle of the city is disappointed, and
instead of finding rest and quiet, finds
himself jostled in the hurley burley and
excitement of contest.
"In parks of large extent the designer
can so arrange his plan as to include these
features without detriment to other effects
by providing for their indulgence, away
and isolated from sylvan creations.
"It is not intended here to decry these
amusements, many of which are available
and necessary for the development of the
youth of our cities, but to protest against
their introduction into the parks when
they mar park effects. Let those seeking
such amusements be accommodated when
possible, but not where they will defeat
the interest and purpose for which the
parks are created. Without disparagement
to works of art, it may be said that an
undesirable feature in park scenery is the
monuments. Monuments in bronze of
this or that person are being introduced in
such numbers that in the not-far distant
future, some of our parks will more re-
semble depositories for the dead than
places of recreation and rest for the living.
"Creations in bronze of the sculptors'
genius, placed where natural features are
produced or intended, have a destroying or
neutralizing effect on the work of the
landscape gardener.
"The subject of parks and their manage-
ment is a very important one, and is
worthy of the best thoughts of this club
and all societies of a kindred character.
The interests involved are ve^ large, and
great ignorance in horticultural matters
exists among those having their control
and direction, and I think it comes within
the scope and power of this organization
to influence for good existing methods of
park creation and administration."
Mr. Parsons beingnextcalled upon, stated
he felt a great Interest in what had been
said, and claimed that there was no subject
of greater interest to all peoples than the
enjoyment of shrubs, trees, plants and
flowers ; there was nothing like it, and no
recreation equal to it to tired humanity.
The speaker said in our park management
it was of the highest importance that the
best men of education and taste should be
selected, and once obtained, we should do
all we could to keep them there. The
members of this club perhaps were more
directly interested often in flowers, but all
belonged to the great horticultural
family. He closed his remarks by stating
that "flowers were the crystalized thoughts
of God and their perfume His breath."
Other speakers of the evening included
Messrs, J. T. Anthony, Edgar Sanders,
Andy McAdams, Mr. Stromback. A gen-
eral good time was had, besides discussing
a subject that has lately been seriously
distu r b i n g
real park '
lovers of this
St. Paul, Minn.
Market Notes.
The cut flower trade has been good
and prices remain firm, though many flow-
ers are poor and inferior. This has been
occasioned by the extremely hot weather
of the past week. Some fine La France,
Testout and Kaiserin are being cut. The
Kaiserin seems to possess many good
qualities to commend it for Summer flow-
ering, being a free bloomer, having long
stiff stems and of fine form, color and per-
fume. It retains its form well and keeps a
long time in water after being cut. In it
we here have an ideal Summer rose. In
the Testout we also have another fine rose,
superior to the La France in form and
color, equal in keeping and shipping quali-
ties, but hardly as free a bloomer.
Some fine carnations are still coming in
but the Daybreak is a failure in color in
the Summer. Sweet alyssum and candy-
tuft come in very handy now in bouquets
and funeral pieces. Another season we
hope to see some early sweet peas.
Throughout the city everything floral is
looking flne. A great many roses and
syringas are now in full bloom, as well as
pseonies, dielytra, aquilegia, iris, lonicera,
catalpas, etc. These, with the large num-
ber of private beds, vases and boxes, now
in full bloom, afford ample evidence that
this city is not dead to beauty's charms.
But we should have fifty roses and shrubs
where one now grows. It is the florists'
province to create a demand for these
things, and every added beauty in flower,
shrub or tree is only another lever with
which to create the demand. Many years
will yet elapse before our Western cities
will be beautified by trees and flowers like
our Eastern peers. But there is no reason
why they should not be, and there is every
encouragement for the florist who pushes
his business in the proper channels.
The plant trade for the season is practi-
cally ended, and while prices have hardly
been maintained at the figures of previous
years, still sales in the aggregate have been
large and encouraging.
Florists are now makingpreparations for
another season's business, putting in re-
pairs, painting houses, overhauling boil-
ers, planting roses in the benches, etc.
Chrysanthemums are also receiving atten-
tion, and our florists will have as flne a lot
as any of the brethren unless all signs fail.
The pottery establishment of J. G.
SWALINS& Sons, in Minneapolis, was con-
sumed by fire about two weeks since. We
understand that they will rebuild at once.
The boys are hardworking gentlemen and
have built up a large business with the
florists. Veritas.
Fargo, N. D.
The Argus, of this place, in its issue of
June 7, presents a picture of A. T. Shot-
well, who in addition to beingthe leading
florist here, is city treasurer. Mr. Shot-
well is a Brooklynite, and came to Fargo
in the spring of 1883. The local paper
says: "As a public official he en joys the
confldence and respect of all, and his
repeated re-elections to the treasurership
proves his great popularity."
The Klorist's Exchange.
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SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of rLOHiSTS' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
European Notes.
With midsummer close at hand our at-
tention is naturally directed to the pros-
pects of biennial croDS for the coming
year, and everything thus far looks very
promising. 0£ borecole, Brussels sprouts,
kohl-rabi, parsley and onion, a very abun-
dant and healthy plant has already been
secured. The latter article is in the least
promising condition as the destructive
onion maggot has already destroyed some
crops and thinned many others. At the
same time a large breadth has been sown
both in Germany and France consequent
upon the high prices obtained for this
article last year, and, as the English
growers have practically given up the
cultivation of onions for seed, and largely
reduced their acreage of onions, there is
every probability of this proving a very
successful speculation.
Leek plants are abundant and strong.
Parsnip and the later varieties of carrot
are now being sown under the most favor-
able conditions.
Cabbage, both early and late, has already
been sown in England; a full average
breadth has been provided for and the
young plants look very promising. In
Germany the conditions are very similar,
but our French growers have only sown
the larger and later varieties at present ;
early kinds will not be sown until the end
of Jane. The fly has been rather trouble-
some to the young plants, and some few
failures are already reported, but as the
usual large provision has been made for
the American trade, the probabilities of a
shortage are very remote at present.
As regards 18M crops matters remain as
previously reported. The copious showers
that have recently fallen in England will
slightly retard the harvest but increase
the.yield. , ,j
Buyers of Trif olium incarnatum should
not be in a hurry to place their orders.
The breadth standing for seed in France
and England is very large, and the demand
on this side is likely to be very small.
Edeopean Seeds.
Gkanada, Col.— a Powers County
farmer is growing alfalfa for seed, and is
seeding with the ordinary drill in rows 15
to aO inches apart. He cultivates and irri-
gates between the rows, and claims a yield
of fifteen bushels to the acre grown in two
crops. J» E. K.
Toledo, O.— A killing frost visited many
sections in northwestern Ohio Tuesday
night, June 5, and much damage is re-
ported to early fruit and vegetables. In
Seneca county the frost was the heaviest
since that experienced in 1859, when the
crops throughout the state were ruined.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Springfield, Mass.— Aitken& Son have
moved into their new quarters in the
north store of Basse's Monitor block.
Greenville, N. C— The firm of Allen
Warren & Son has been dissolved by
mutual consent, and business will be con-
tinued by Allen Warren.
Birmingham, Ala.— C. H. Reed, who
had leased his greenhouses for the past
four years, has resumed business.
Hyde Park, Pa.— The firm name of
Wheeler & Rodham, of South Main avenue,
has been changed to Wheeler & Davis.
A Hail Storm.
Northern New Jersey was visited by a
heavy shower on Tuesday last. It was ac-
compauied by hail and heavy wind. At
Paterson a few hail stones as large as
marbles fell, while at Butler, a few miles
north, the ground was covered to a depth
of several inches. At Chestnut Ridge, a
mile eastof the Saddle River Valley, barns
were blown down and trees uprooted.
J. G. E.
Buffalo.
Slarket Items.
Trade is but moderate for the time of
year, and flowers have become quite
plenty. The rest taken by carnations
during the past wet and cloudy time
seemed to but tempt them to show up
great and numerous, with better weather,
and such they are now doing, and so
numerous for the demand that some get
consigned— to the waste box. Roses are
plentiful but so many of them begin to
show " off " in quality, that the best are in
good demand. Something noticeable is
the high call for good quality Jacqs. from
outdoor. Such usually were sought for at
$3.00 to $4.00 per hundred in past years,
but now hardly go at $3.00 to $3.00.
PsBonies go slower than last week.
We are brought face to face with the
enemy, as some interpret the situation.
A leading department store now is daily
advertising "garden roses 25 cents per
dozen." The enterprise has been met in
part by some in the trade placarding roses
at 20 cents per dozen. The majority, how-
ever, do not seem to fear the result of the
invasion, and believe that sales of surplus
in this manner would help the trade better
than to have the same flowers hawked
about the streets by the fakir element.
On Thursday ot last week Wm. Scott
had a moderate sized but carte hlanche
order for a wedding decoration, which, of
course, was well attended to.
The commencement exercises of the High
School, on Wednesday of this week would
have helped trade nicely if white roses had
been plenty, they being almost the only
flower called for. The embargo on display
of bouquets and baskets at the exercises
interfered with the demand in that line.
J. Stafflinger is the fortunate man to
secure orders for decorating at a Catholic
Knights' demonstration, on Monday next,
and which includes the trimming of an
arch spanning the street, with evergreens.
J. H. Rebstock visited New York City
last week. Vidi.
Baltimore.
The Market.
There has been a slight increase in
business this week on account of the
graduation exercises. All sorts of flowers
sell now. There are plenty of sweet peas
and other outdoor blooms. Roses are not
in the least scarce and they are remarkably
good this year.
Oar growers are still sending in lots of
fine carnations, but the flowers soon go to
sleep at this time of the year.
Notes.
The paper of Mr. Sam Pennock on
method of selling one's product was read
with a great deal of interest by the growers
hereabout. We think that our idea of a
Florists' Exchange is the best one, pro-
vided that the management of the same is
carried on right. We have now had nearly
five years experience in the Exchange and
know where the weak points are. To our
mind more flowers are lost by the igno-
rance or neglect of the growers and by the
carelessness of the men who handle the
flowers at the commission house or Ex-
change than in any other way. It is very
difficult to protect oneself in the sale of
cut flowers against the dishonesty of an
employe, for reasons best known to us
all. We would advise all cities to have an
Exchange and carry the same on as a
thorough business enterprise.
Chestnut lumber for benches has been
used with good success by some growers.
After the soil had been in the benches for
two years hardly any decay was observed.
Taking into consideration the fact that
this lumber can be bought at $11,00 per
1000, it is as good a material to use as can
be found.
Nearly all the parks are now planted
with bedding plants, and the city puts on
a flne appearance.
Coreopsis lanceolata is as good a thing
as can be found at this time of the year for
an outdoor
ROS[HO00-eOS[S
In 2^, 3 and 4 inch pots.
BEAUTY,
BRIDE,
BRIDESMAID.
A||j« i OiAAl# ^he above are sold
nOi I olOCKl to make room.
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
HOLMEDALB GREENHOUSES,
P.O. Box 31.
MADISON, N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVBUS,
Now Bead7, Sl.SO per cloz. t $10.00 per
100. Strong Plants, from 2 inch Pots.
DAILLEDOUZB BROS., Platbnsh, N. S.
WHCN WRfTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGe
O -flL H KT -A. T I O 3Sr S
A flne large stock of FIELD GROWN
PLANTS ready in tlie Fall. Send for
prices to
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.
Price per 100
Fuclisias, best varieties, nice, Zi4 in. pots. $2.00
" 8 " 3.00
Geraniums, Bronze, nice plants 3.50
" Mad. Salleroi, nice plants.... S.OO
" Double and single, 2!^ in. pots 2.50
Begonias, mixed, many varieties, a^
N. S. Griffith, Independence, Jackson Go.Mo.
TUB rhspoxse;
To my offer of ^2l4i rebate on "W. P."
Brand Musliroom Spawn for orders booked
uowfordeliveryon arrival of new season's
shipments has been prompt and g-enerous.
Have already heard from many of my old
customers, also from some new. To allow
those who have not yet responded a chance
to secure the same favorable terms, I hold
the offer open for 10 days longer. Don't
delay. See my last week's ad. in the F. E.,
or send for circular.
G. C. -WATSOK,
1025 Arch Street, - - Philadelphia, Pa.
laiPORTER OF BULBS FOR FLORISTS.
Don't do anything until you've seen my Prices.
3 EXCHANGE
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS. Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
THE BEST ARE
Truffaut's Paeony Asters
White, blue, violet, pink and scarlet, now ready;
by mail, per 100, $1.00; by express, per 1000. $7.00.
100,000 LATE CABBAGE.
Flat Dutch and Late Drumhead, per 1000, $1.00.
Cash with order, please.
GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
Per 100
Smilax, now ready, Sin. pots $3.00
Geraniums and large busby Fuchsias,
4 in. pots 6.00
Yincas, 3 in. pots 5.0li
Pelargoniums. Sand 4in. pots.. Si.ODand 7.00
Double Ivy Leaved Geraniums, Sin.p'ts 5.00
Anthemis Coronaria, 3 and 3 in., §3.00 and 4.00
Petunias, single, 3 in. pots 3.00
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
HER MAJESTY
The New TVhite Florists' Pink. 5
50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per I OO. #
FLORISTS' PINKS. J
Fine General Assortment. ^
40C. per dozen ; $3.00 per lOO. ^
Address #
McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio. |
Obituary.
Newpokt, R. I. — Robert Wilson, one of
tlie pioneer florists of this city, died at his
residence, on Tuesday, May 29, at the age
of seventy years, after nearly a half
century of continuous business here.
The business will be continued tempo-
rarily by the family until the property can
be sold or leased.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
$3.00 per 100, from 3 and 4 in. pots.
Fine healthy plants. 100 Choice Varieties,
not less than five of a kind. Your choice of
color. Must go by Express.
FR&NK BAHNING, Seedsman and Florist,
KINSMAN, OHIO.
Send for descriptive Illustrated Catalogue, with
copyright engraving. It tells you all about them.
Oasis Nursery Co., Thos. GriKin^ Mgr., Wesibury Sia,, II.
,-c22^c'»*^ ^-^^^^^aiii^^
flower.
Hartford, Conn.
The June exhibition of the Hartford
County Horticultural Society, was held
the 15th inst. There was an excellent dis-
play of roses. For the best exhibit of 15
distinct named varieties of hardy per-
petuals, Stephen Delbar was first; for ten
named varieties, George W, Atwood took
first. For moss roses, Mrs. George V.
Brinkley captured the first premium. T.
J. McDonald took first prize for sweet
peas. There were also some fine displays
of strawberries and earl^p^ vegetables; of
the former the best exhibit was made by
H. Giddings, Wm. B. May securing first
honors for the latter.
"SEBRINA"
My new early pink 'Mum.
2% in. pots, 2SC. each ; $2.50 per doz.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
WHEH WBiriWG MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHAWCr
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSAIfGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 3J^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCmi— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plantsin 31^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2J^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
HENDERSON'S JLB CULTURE.
THIS is a large twenty-four paste book, with
Special Culture directions for over ilM
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
erejit care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the bands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 25 cts.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
HALF PRICE.
100
Coleus,' all colors $3 00
Petunias, sini?le 1 00
Ageratum, Blue, extra size 3 00
" " good 100
Nasturtium, dwarf 1 50
Begonia Vernon, from 4 inch pots 3 50
" Tuberous rooted, in bloom 13 50
Castor Oil Plant, 3 varieties 3 00
Cobsea Scandens, extra large 4 00
Cannas, Mme. Orozy, Star of '91, \
Alphonse Bouvier, Francois I
Crozy, Nellie Bowden, Paul V....5 00
Marquant, Capt. P. de Suzzoni, \
out of 4 inch pots. J
Golden Feverfew 1 00
Cineraria Maritima 1 OO
liObelia, XX 3 00
" X 100
Heliotrope, good 3 00
Calendula •. 1 60
Actyranthes, floe 3 00
Caladium Esculentum, started 8 00
Musa Ensete, 3 feet 60 ots. each.
Hydrangea Otaksa 60 '*
ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.
WHCN wnrriNa hcntion thi noRisrs cxchance
576
The KTvOrist's Exchangk.
Field Roots and Green Forage Crops.
Pap&r read by Mr. S. E. Briggs, [of Steele, Briggs,
Marcon Seed Co., of Toronto), before the
American Seed Trade Ai^ociatioli, at their
Twelfth Annual Convention, held at Toronto,
June la-U, 18M.
Mk. President ;— As I have been asked
to read a paper on "Field Boots and Green
Forage Crops for Stock Feeding," will
endeavor to give an outline as to what we
grow and the mode of cultivation in
Canada.
Many of you now assembled come from
climates varying so widely from that of
Canada that what I shall say may differ
materially with your experience, for the
reason, climatic influences necessitate the
growing of different crops and with varied
modes of cultivation.
Boot Crops.
For purposes of stock feeding dur-
ing Winter, the growing of field roots con-
stitute one of our staple crops; more par-
ticularly does this apply to the Province of
Ontario, not only because of having the
largest acreage of cultivated lands, as com-
pared with the other provinces of Canada,
but our climate, soil and mode of cultiva-
tion are more favorable to their growth
and development.
The extremes of heat or cold during the
growing season are ill adapted to success-
ful cultivation of most varieties of field
roots. Through the months of July and
August we experience high temperature;
during this season the young plants of
Swedes and turnips make but little root
growth; with the advance of season, and
while the sun is giving us warm days the
nights become cool ; it is when this change
sets in that the root begins to make its
best growth ; one week of such weather
produces a greater change in the develop-
ment of Swede crops than a month's
growth during the warmer part of the
season.
Mangels and carrots make their growth
more uniformly from time of seeding until
gathered in the Fall, and may be more
successfully grown in warmer latitudes
than Swedes.
Stock raising and feeding is a leading
agricultural pursuit in Canada, and as a
large amount of profitable food is required
for the Winter it is evident that field roots
are recognized as such, from the vast
acreage annually grown, and though the
acreage for corn growing is annually in-
creasing and silos are being constructed
on every hand, there is also increasing
acreage in root crops.
The rapid growth of our dairying indus-
try requires the corn for the production of
milk, but for fattening and carrying stock
through the Winter, roots are found to be
most profitable.
Of the various root crops grown, Swedes
or rutabagas constitute the largest acre-
age, and chiefly the Purple Top varieties,
Bronze Top, Green Top, White Swedes are
also grown, but in very limited quantity
when compared with the Purple Top
sorts. The Swede is especially adapted for
Winter storage, and may be safely carried
until June if housed in properly constructed
root cellars. The white and yellow fleshed
turnips, which we term "Fall feeding
sorts," are unsuitable for Winter storing.
The white fleshed varieties lose their feed-
ing value by January ; the yellow fleshed
turnips may be carried until February,
but then become spongy and worthless.
Mangel wurtzels are next to Swedes in
order of acreage grown ; they yield a larger
bulk of feeding sub.stance per acre, and are
specially valuable for feeding milch cows.
As a Winter storing crop they are unsur-
passed ; the golden fleshed tankard can be
carried until October of the following
year.
Carrots, while not as generally grown as
Swedes and mangels, receive no small de-
gree of attention and favor. They yield a
large and valuable product, which is used
for feeding milch cows and horses, hence
the name "horse carrots."
Sugar beets are grown in limited quan-
tity ; they are worthy of more general cul-
tivation, especially where dairying opera-
tions are carried on, there is but little dif-
ference in quantity of milk produced from
feeding mangels or beets, but the butter
made from the feeding of sugar beets has
not only a firmer body but a finer flavor.
If we consider the food values between
Swedes, mangels and turnips, we will find
that the largest yielding crop does not
alone determine their value, but that
Swedes hold the highest rank for general
feeding purposes.
To show this I will quote from the
analysis of Professor Sbuttleworth as given
in Ontario agricultural report for 1893 ;
Swedes, result of average with five
varieties; yield eighteen tons of roots per
acre; roots averaged 1.98 pounds each;
dry or food matter, 13.09 per cent, or 4,778
pounds per acre.
Mangels, average of four varieties ; yield
1 Sic tons; roots 2,13 lbs. each; dry matter
10.24 percent, or 3,723 pounds per acre.
Turnips, average of three varieties ; yield
14J tons; roots 1.55 lbs. each ; with 8.14 per
cent, or 2,238 pounds per acre of dry mat-
ter. It will thus be seen that while man-
gels gave three-quarter of a ton more roots
per acre, the quantity of dry or digestible
food is 1,055 pounds less than the Swedes,
or about 3.85 per cent, in favor of the lat-
ter, and turnips 4.95 per cent, less food
value than Swedes.
The same analysis also shows us that
medium sized roots may produce less bulk
but a greater quantity of food value per
acre than large grown roots, and shall en-
deavor to show later on that it is less
profitable to grow very large roots by
greater space between the drills and in the
rows than to grow medium in size and
more thickly in the row.
To grow field roots successfully it is not
only necessary to select proper soil, but it
must be made rich and have thorough cul-
tivation ; no better fertilizer can be applied
than well rotted manure from the stable ;
the ground should be prepared and ma-
nured in the Fall. Fine stable manure
may be applied in the Spring, but it must
be free from straw or coarse matter, other-
wise the roots are liable to grow rough and
prongy, making them more difficult to
gather in the Fall. The best soil for grow-
ing roots is clay loam ; It is easily worked
and admits of free growth to the roots ;
strong clay lands yield heavy crops if close
attention to cultivation be given through-
out the season. Sandy loam will produce
good roots, but requires to be well en-
riched. In all cases deep cultivation is re-
quired.
The ground for the various root crops
are similarly prepared, but as mangels,
carrots, and sugar beetsrequire to be sown
as early as possible in Spring, the same
cultivation cannot be given after frost
disappears as with later sown varieties, it
should therefore be manured the previous
Fall, that only the necessary cultivation
need be given in the Spring; this consists
of plowing, harrowing, and rolling, and.
repeated, it necessary, till all lumps disap-
pear.
The ground being thus made ready it is
thrown up in "ridges" or drills by the use
of a double mouldboard plow. Carrots
and mangels should invariably be sown
upon such ridges that a good depth to the
seed bed may be obtained, thus allowing
deeper growth to the plants. The after
care of the crop is easier, and should the
season be wet the young plants are less
seriously affected than when sown upon
the level.
It is a debatable question whether ridge
or flat cultivation is best for Swedes and
turnips, but for the purposes of cultiva-
tion and protection against wet seasons, I
would recommend sowing upon ridges or
drills for all root crops, and which is the
system adopted by our most successful
growers.
What distance between the drills or rows
will give the heaviest and most profitable
crop ? If I may be permitted will again
refer to experiments made at Ontario
Agricultural College in 1893 and 1893 with
sowing rows, 20, 26 and 33 inches apart.
These tests were made by sowing car-
rots, mangels and Swedes, each at the
above named distances between the rows.
For comparison, and without giving un-
necessary figures, it was found that the
yield of crop was greatest per acre when
sowing 20 inches apart, but the roots were
largest, while yield was least, at 32 inches
apart, it is therefore a loss in point of yield
when sown at too great a distance between
drills.
The thinning of plants in the row is
more or less governed by the distance be-
tween the drills.
Greater distance, both between the drills
and between the plants in the rows will
undoubtedly give the largest roots, which
are not only Hner in appearance but more
quickly handled when gathering and in
feeding, but how will this increased dis-
tance aflfect the yield and value of the crop ?
The same experiment above referred to
demonstrates that Swedes thinned to 30
inches apart produced bulljs averaging 3.44
pounds each, with only 11.64 per cent, of
food matter, or 3,259 pounds per acre,
while those thinned to only eigtit inches
apart give 6J tons increased yield per acre,
bulbs averaging 1.60 pounds each, with an
increase of 1,730 pounds of food substance,
as against the larger bulbs when grown at
greater distance apart. Similar results are
shown with carrots and mangels.
We must conclude from this evidence
that to allow more than a reasonable dis-
tance either between the rows or when
thinning that we sacrifice the value of the
crop for the appearance of its product.
Drills when only 20 inches apart allow
of insufficient distance for the convenience
of cultivation. Without seriously redu-
cing the value or yield would recommend
that carrots be sown 23 inches between the
rows, mangels, Swedes, turnips and sugar
beets 24 inches, and plants thinned in the
row as follows : Carrots, 3 to 4 inches,
mangels, globe sorts, 9 to 10 inches, long
varieties, 8 to 9 inches, Swedes, 8 or 9
inches, turnips, 9 inches, sugar beets, 8
inches apart.
Carrots, mangels and sugar beets require
to be sown as early in spring as possible,
according to favorableness of season, but
not later than the end of April.
Swedes from 20th to 27th of June, if sown
at an earlier date the quality of the bulb is
apt to be inferior, as the hot weather of
July and August is not favorable to their
growth and tends to make them tough and
fibrous. Turnips do best when sown from
middle of July till beginning of August,
and may be sown even later in the season.
The quantity of seed sown per acre varies
according to the liberality of the grower.
From careful observation we find that he
who uses a fair quantity of seed seldom
fails in having a good crop of roots, the
inference may be drawn that he who sows
ample seed will be equally liberal with the
manure as well as in their cultivation, all
these requisites are essential for success.
The following quantities of seed are
recommended per acre: Mangels and
sugar beets, 5 pounds, carrots, 3 pounds,
Swedes, 2 to 3J pounds, turnips, 2i pounds.
These quantities are above the average
usually sown. We are aware that heavy
crops have been grown when using less
than half these quantities, but the risk is
too great, one year with another, when
sowing seed too sparingly ; it is greater
economy to use ample seed and have a full
stand of plants, than to have wide barren
spaces, which is likely to occur with light
seeding. Insects and other enemies fre-
quently claim a share of the plants; they
must be provided for.
Forage Crops.
The culture of plants for the food
of domestic, herbivorous animals, has
always been confined to nations distin-
guished by advancement in the pursuits of
agriculture. We find such branch of hus-
bandry to have been successfully practiced
by the Romas, and which has been con-
tinued, and yet serves as an index to
determine the progressive advancement of
agriculture up to the present time.
The American agriculturist has not
seriously felt the need of special thought
on these matters until within the past few
years, but now that our fertile prairies and
natural pasturage is fast coming under
cultivation for other uses, the want of
proper grasses to form permanent and
luxuriant pasturage is a growing need.
Our experimental stations, both in the
United States and Canada, have done
much toward ascertaining the best grasses
for our North American continent. Much
has yet to be done. The seedsmen must
take no small part in developing and
advancing this branch of agriculture, and
which will eventually result in the wider
extension of the seed trade.
European seed houses supply annually
enormous quantities of grass seeds, both
for the Continental and American trade.
The day is not far distant, however, when
we shall become large exporters of varie-
ties, many of which we may reasonably
anticipate will be superior to those now
obtainable; especially will this apply to
varieties adapted for growing on this con-
tinent, as we already find that many of the
best European grasses will not thrive in
our varied climate, owing to extremes of
summer heat and winter frosts.
In Canada alone no less than 300 varieties
of grasses are found wild or naturalized,
but varying largely in degrees of useful-
ness to the farmer, and while many of
them produce but a meagre quantity of
food and of poor quality when wild, will
improve in yield and nutritive qualities
when cultivated; the same conditions
apply to the varieties found in the United
States, if therefore such of our. suitable
native grasses are selected and grown lor
commerce, we may expect great advantages
and improvements in the formation of
pasture lands in the near future.
Compare the pastures of England with
those at home and what do we find, that
the English pasture, which is formed by
the use of many varieties of grasses and
clovers, in mixture yields an almost end-
less quantity of food, rich in fiesh-forming
constituents, palatable and relished by all
kinds of stock, while those of Canada and
the United States, which are usually com-
posed of clover and timothy, soon become
almost barren of food ; the reason for this
is, that when only clover and timothy are
sown there is nothing to follow their
season of growth, and when once cut down
remain apparently exhausted, but not so
with grass mixtures. These, when com-
posed of suitable varieties, come into
growth at various stages of the season, and
when eaten oif, soon regain their vigor of
growth and continue fresh and sweet
throughout the season.
We are not so favorably situated in all
sections of this country, nor have we the
same favorable climate as England, it
must not therefore be expected that we
can obtain the same perfection in growth,
generally, which we have in England, but
lands can be found in every state and
county that are exceptionally well adapted
for pasturage, these should be laid down
with mixtures of natural grasses.
Many of our progressive Canadian
farmers are enjoying the luxury of such
pastures, and are sustaining one cow per
acre for an equivalent of seven months of
the year, while the prevailing system of
only clover and timothy will barely feed
one cow per acre for three months.
It is a fact to be regretted that grass
mixtures have not been more generally
cultivated, in Canada much has been
written upon the subject, and exertions
put forth to induce their adoption, but
with only partial success.
It is well-known that the average agri-
culturist is slow in making departures in
any system practiced by his forefathers,
nor is he always ready to invest an extra
dollar even when he can double his capital,
until his neighbor first makes the experi-
ment and proves it can be done, he may
then be willing to make the investment,
but through his constant desire to save a
penny, is only agreeable to pay the price
of a low grade mixture. Such ending is
that he has not experienced expectations
and falls back on old practices.
The cost for laying down pastures with
suitable grasses is somewhat more pel-
acre than with clover and timothy, this,
and the effect from using poor mixtures,
has, to some extent, hindered their more
general use, but where desirable and per-
manent varieties have been cultivated,
they have been found profitable and most
desirable.
There are numerous varieties of grasses
which have been used when forming mix-
tures, but those found best adapted and
most permanent in our climate, of the im-
ported varieties are :
Meadow Foxtail, Alopecurus pratensis ;
Tall Oat Grass, Avena elatior ; Meado-n
Fescue, Festuca pratensis; Tall Fescue,
Festuca elatior.
We may add to these of our American
and Canadian grown varieties:
Kentucky Blue, Poa pratensis; Cana-
dian Blue, Poo compressa; Red Top,
Agrostis vulgaris ; Orchard Grass, Dacty
lis glomcrata; Timothy, Phleum pro-
tense.
The Italian and perennial rye grasses
Lolinum Italicum and L. perenne, are
largely used in mixtures, but are unsuit
able for our Winter climate ; the Italian
will not survive a Winter's frost, the
perennial rye may live through a mild
Winter but soon disappears ; these should
not be used when forming permanent
mixtures, but for the purpose of a crop
of grass or hay, the same season as sown,
are very suitable.
It is no doubt a temptation, when mak-
ing up mixtures to incorporate the rye
grasses, as their low cost will yield better
profit to the dealer, but the failure and
disappointment to thepurchaser, in realiz
log his object, should be consiuered, as
also the ultimate success for the good ul
the trade.
Clovers should also enter into the com-
position of grass mixtures ; the varieties
most suitable are :
Alsike. Trlfollum, hybridum ; White or
Dutch, Trlfollum repens; Tietoil, Mcdi-
eago lupullna; Lucerne, Medicagu
sativa. Red clover is usually included, II
but is not of such a permanent character-
as the other named clovers.
It is not possible or prudent to rely upon
any specific formula when composiUK
mixtures, the location and nature of the
soil must be considered, as to the varieties
required and proportions of each, the
quantity of seed should not be stinted, the
quantity of seed per acre should not be
less than 28 pounds, including grasses an<l
clovers; even this quantity can beincrease.l
with profit.
In selecting soils for permanent pastures
it will be found that those which are un-
duly dry or excessively moist will not be
suitable, or in other words, those which
are very light orvery heavy should not be
selected. Clean tillage and thorough pul-
verization are important essentials. If
the soil be not tree from foul weeds, they
will rapidly grow, increase, crowd out and
materially injure the grasses. Thorough
pulverization is necessary to facilitate the
covering of the seeds evenly and uniforml.\,
and to allow easy penetration of the root-
lets of the young plants.
The seed should be sown in Spring as
soon as the land is dry enough for work-
-The FLORIST'S EXCHANOE,
577
ing ; after the ground is prepared itshould
be first rolled, tbea sow the grasses
separately, followed by sowing the clovers
in opposite directions that an even distri-
bution may be obtained, then harrow
lightly and finish the operation by again
rolling. Seeds thussown will soon appear
above ground and continue to grow
rapidly.
Many advocate sowing about one bushel
of barley per acre at time of sowing the
grass seeds ; should this be done, we would
recommend the early cutting and curing of
the barley, but would prefer sowing grass
mixtures without other crop.
I have omitted naming several grasses
which are usually found in seedsmen's
lists ; some of them are suitable for special
purposes only, but for the purposes of this
paper have endeavored to select only those
which are found best suited to our Cana-
dian climate. I might, however, mention
Bromus Inermls or "Austrian Brome
grass." This variety has recently been
introduced in different pa;rts of Canada,
and from reports received it has been
found admirably adapted for pasturage on
lands of light or moist descriptions, and
has thus far stood the frosts of IManitoba
and the northwest, giving an early, heavy
crop and producing a good aftermath of
succulent leafy shoots.
Should this grass continue to give the
same good results as for the past three
years it will be an acquisition to our north-
west lands where grasses, such as we can
.grow in the East, will not permanently
thrive. We would not recommend its use
for eastern cultivation, unless for the pur-
pose of remaining in pasture for several
years, because it is not so easily eradicated
from the soil as those with less under-
ground root-stocks.
When buying or selling grass seeds too
much care cannot be exercised in observ-
ing that they are true to name. Those who
deal in grasses are aware of the difficulty
experienced in obtaining European varie-
ties that are free from adulturation, for
not only does such adulteration reduce the
value of the variety to the purchaser, but
often foul weeds are introduced, much to
the Injury of the pasture sown. It is only
by supplying pure seeds and those adapted
for the purpose intended, that the general
use and ultimate building up of tbegrass
seed trade can be attained.
Mermets, Cusins,Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Cash with order.
ROBERT P. X£SSO;«,
"West Forest Park. ST. I.OUIS, MO.
MERE is where you get your Money back !
" strong 2}^-in. Bride, Mermet and
Albany Roses, $2.50 per 100.
Strong Smila^c Plants, ready now
for planting, $10.00 per 1,000.
CASH WITH ORDER.
SOUTH SIDE FLOR&L GO., Springfield, Ills.
Cusin, Eride, Meimet, Ileteor,
Bridesmaid, Perle.
In 2K. 3 and 4 in. pots. Cheap for Casb,
GEO. E. FANCOURT.
WILKESBARRE, PA.
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE F1.0RIST'
3 CXCHANGP
The best and moat profitable pure white
flower grown ; takes the place of Roman
Hyacinths or Lily of the Valley, producing
spikes of flowers from 4 to 6 in. long, in t he
greatest abundance the entire year. Never out
of bloom, lasting well when out. 100 Bwain-
sonias wil'. pay you three times as much as same
space in best Carnations. No florist should be
without this most useful flower. After a trial
it will be considered indispensable. Easy to
grow and an exoeptionably good and paying cut
flower. Strong young plants, $1-00 per dozen ;
$6.00 per 100; larger ones, $1.60 per dozen;
JIO.OO per 100.
FAUST & BRO.,
MERIOIf STATION, P. E. R., PENN.
VICTORIA,
AMERICAN BEAUTY "Je^Vout"
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset, Cusin, La France.
Sand 1 Inch pots. Prime stock, packed MbM and shipped at specialflorisM rates. Write for prices
riAHOE, HIPHETOS. r^\m^^9^^^9 TESTOUTS,
From 2, S and i inch pots. Address for quotations,
T W. STEIWINILER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent tor the TI.S. (or OH AS. MACINTOSH & CO., England inventors of VulbanlMd India
Rubber. Extra strong Sreenhonse Hose to wlthsland high pressure. 3 inch.
8 ply. 15 cents per foot In 60 feet lengths.
Mention pape:
From 2>i In. pots, $4.00 per 100. Varieties: Perle,
Papa Gontier, Oiisin, Aueiista Victoria and
TcBtont, $6.00 per lOU.
CUT FLOWERS. Lilr of the Valley and
- sweet Peas ml Summer.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
old varieties, from 2% — —
fine plants. Address
A. SCHULTHEIS, Mgr., Box 78, CoUego Point, 1. 1
WHENWnmnir MENTION^MC
ROSES
"J*
5,000 BRIDESMAIDS, at $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
l.OOO METEORS, 2,000 MERMETS, 2,000 BRIDES, 2,000
PERIiES, 1.000 HOSTES, at $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 2}^ fine stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale.
Cast with order, r. O. B. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRAHCE, - Luierne Co., - Dorranceton, Penn.
NICE STOCK FROm 2J^ INCH POTS.
Per 1000 Per 100
Climbing PERLE . .
BON SILENE ....
MRS. DE 6RAW. .
PERLE $25.00
SUNSET 25.00
BRIDE 22.50
MERMET 22.50
GONTIER 22.50
MME. CUSIN .... 22.50
SOUV. D'ONAMI . 22.50
MARECHAL NIEL. 25.00
LA FRANCE .... 24.00
White LA PRANCE 24.00
ALBANY 24.00
MGTEOR 22.50
WATTEVILLE . . . 22.50
SOUPERT 22.50
and all standard varieties in
HTBKIDS. TEAS, HYBRID TEAS,
CLIMBERS, POLTANTHAS, &c.
Strictlyourown selection, $20.00 a 1000;
$2.25 per 1 00. Same from 4 inch pots,
$6.00 per 100 Send in your lists for
prices. Terms Cash with order.
$3.50
3.00
3.00
2.80
2.80
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.80
2.75
2.T5
2.75
2.50
2.50
2.50
In 2M, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing,
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Contents.
PAGE
Books RECErvED 583
Changes in Business 575
Chicago Florists' Club 574
Cultural Department:
Roses . . . ■ . . . . . .574
CUT Flower Prices 582
Field Roots and Green Forage Crops 576, 577
Foreign notes 583
Hail Storm, a 575
OBITUART ! ! 575
PARK Superintendents, Organization op 583
Seed Trade Report 575
Trade Notes :
Cincinnati, Warren, Pa. . . 573
Cambridge, Mass., Fareo. N. D., St. Paul,'
Minn Vll
Baltimore, BuiTalo, Uarttord, Conn.'. '. ' 575
Brooklyn, Long Island City, N. Y., New
gaven, Conn , New York, Philadelphia,
Rutherford, N. J. . . . 578
Boston, Milwaukee. Montreal, St. Louis' '. 679
Auburn. N. Y 581
Brookiine, Mass, Blue Point. 'n.Y. Cllat-'
ham, N. J., Danvers. Mass., Delaware, O..
Salem, Mass., Springfield, Mass., Summit,
BriBliton,'CoI.', Chiittan'ooga, Tenn.,'l)en'Ter,' ™
Col.. Mineola. N. Y., New Rochelle. N Y
Pittsburg '.584
On Friday, June 15, August Rolker
& Sons, 205 Greenwich street, N. Y., had a
sale of orchids from F. Sander & Co., St.
Albans, England. The following are some
of the prices obtained ; Dendrobium for-
mosum giganteum, Sl.OO, S1.50, $3.00 and
$3.50; D. flmbriatum oculatum, $1.00, $3.00 ;
D. densiflorum, $1.00, $3.25 ; D. Dalhousi-
anum, $1,60, $2.00; D. Wardianum album,
$14.00; D. Owenianum, $17.00; D. cassiope,
$5 50; D. chrysotoxum, $3 25, $2,75 and
$5.00 ; D. nobile, $1.75, $2.00 and $3 50.
Cattleya labiata brought 50 ets. to $2.50;
C. chrysotoxa, $3.00 and $4 00; C. species,
$1.35, $1.50.
Cypripedium Behrensianum, $7.00 and
$17.00; C. Cnrtisii, $1.00; C. seligerum,
$1.25, $1.75; C. purpuratum, $15 00; C.
bellatnlum, 90 cts. to $2.00.
Laalia Lucasiana, $1.75, $3.00; L. prses-
tans, $1.00, $1.25.
Miltonia illustris, $1.25, $1.50 and $8.00;
Coryanthes, new species, $1.00, $1.50.
Strobllanthes Dyerianus, the new acan-
thad, brought $1.10 and $1.50.
An Appointment
Mr. E. G. FoWLEB, formerly con-
nected with the Bural New Yorker, will,
with the beginning of July, become a
member of the editorial staff ot the Ameri-
can Agriculturist. Mr. Fowler has had a
long and varied experience in agricultural
journalism, and will doubtless do good
service in his new sphere of labor, which
cannot fail to add to the status of that
already very valuable magazine.
The Cnt Power Marketi
There has been no improvement in
the condition of the cnt flower business
this week over what we reported in last
issue. A slight falling oflf in the supply of
some stocks has been noticeable, more
particularly of roses, and the greater part
of those coming in are small and of inferior
quality and terribly mildewed. From $5.00
to $10.00 a thousand is what they bring.
Carnations are a glut and are being dis
posed of at from $3.00 to $5.00 a thousand.
Sweet peas are overplentiful ; they can be
bought for 50 cents to $1.00 per hundred
bunches, and since the supply of outdoor
grown Jacqs. has ceased, peas are being
handled almost exclusively by the fakirs.
PseoDies are now out of the market. Since
the advent of Beauty from young plants
the price of that variety has fallen to 15
cents for the best flowers sent in. Coreop-
sis lanceolata, which in former years found
a ready sale, cannot be disposed ot this
season at any figure; one dealer informs
me that since it began to come in he has
not sold $2.00 worth altogether. Harrisii
and longiflorum lilies are not now in
demand ; most of those arriving remain in
the hands of the dealers. Gladiolus is
coming in in limited quantities, but does
not bring the price of former seasons ;
$2.00 is the highest figure now obtained.
"Valley, which is now very plentiful, brings
from $1.00 to $3.00 per ICO.
Beyond the figures given above we are
unable to quote prices.
There are occasions when knowing the
time "to stop" is exceedingly profitable,
and in the matter of sending flowers to
market in the dull Summer months, the
man who studies when to call a halt, is
wise. The past season has been a bad one
when compared with several years previ-
ous, and that in a measure has doubtless
caused growers to hold on to their plants
as long as they would yield a bloom, eager
to make a cent or two. But it seems
a "penny wise and pound Joolish" policy to
pursue, to cut roses and other fiowers and
send them to market when they will not
bring the expressand commission charges;
far better keep them at home and allow
the flowers to go to waste there than
dump them on an overstocked market,
only to be consigned to the waste barrel.
It may be that the prevalent practice of
some agents of returning an average price
for the whole ot the flowers sent in by
growers has something to do with the
over-supply; if, instead of making it ap-
pear that every bloom received from a
grower was disposed of, it were shown
that only a limited number was sold, and
the balance unsalable, the grower would
be guided in the quantity of his future
consignments. How to regulate the sup-
ply to meet the demands ot trade in the
dull months is a question that ought to
receive the attention of both dealers and
growers alike. As the matter now stands,
so far as the latter are concerned, there is
certainly a great waste of time and labor
that might easily be put to more profita-
ble use during the spell ot dull trade,
which annually occurs about this time of
the year, and a point should be made to
then send the very best fiowers only, for
they alone will sell. |
rniformed Girls as Flower Selli
inaugurated in this city by the "Manhat-
tan Bouquet Company " which obtained
licenses for and sent out eleven young
girls in neat uniforms, each carrying a
basket of bouttonieres. The company is
composed of Henry Hamilton, of San
Francisco ; Oscar H. Hawley, of Buffalo,
and Edward Clark, of Cincinnati, with an
office at room 28, No. 7 'Warren st. The
idea originated at the Mid-winter Fair in
California where it was a success, and
should the venture so terminate in this
city the staff of girls will be increased.
The girls wear blue serge dresses, white
shirt waists, tan shoes, and yachting caps
with the initals of the company in gilt
letters.
The manager informs me that he pur-
chases all his supplies at the S4th street
flower market, and it is only intended to
sell "button holes." The girls will ply
their vocation in the down-town districts
among the brokers and other business
men and also at seaside resorts, roof
gardens and theatres, only during the
Summer months.
The young girls employed live at home
and are to be paid regular salaries, accord-
ing to their worth as saleswomen. The
entire company is run on strictly military
principles. At present there are two
captains, who will receive $7.50 a week ;
the lieutenants' salaries will be $7.00,
sergeants, $6.50, and the privates $6.00 per
week. Later will be added inspectors and
superintendents, according to the pro-
motion of the young soldiers, which
depends entirely on the amount of sales
made, conduct and executive ability.
After $3 50 worth of bouquets are sold the
successful ones receive twenty per cent, of
the amount taken, and this will be added
to their regular salaries. The price of each
bouquet is five cents.
Around Town.
James Hart, the first wholesale
man in New York, has embarked as a
grower, and has just had five houses com-
pleted and planted. These are situated at
Madison, N. J., and will be devoted chiefly
to rose growing.
Edward Hession was married on June
20, to Miss Mary Frances Bazzoni. The
church (St. Lawrence) was beautifully
decorated by the employes of Henry
Hession. After the ceremony a reception
was held at the house of the bride's father,
at 157 E. 86th street.
WARESDORFF, Broadway, had the deco-
rations for the National Ssengerfest, held
at Madison Square Garden, June 23.
Among other elaborate pieces were three
immense lyres, standing five feet high,
made of pampas grass and thistle balls.
Brooklyn.
The florists on Broadway , this city, with- 1 .1
out exception, report business as being 1 1
extremely dull ; weddings are scarce and I :
nobody is dying in that locality.
Wm. C. Krick, 1287 Broadway, has just i 1 1
received from the managers of the Colum- jlj
bian Exposition a copy of the wording of ).-i
the diploma which he obtained at the M
World's Fair for his florists' letter designs. I *
It reads as follows :
"For a display of about thirty designs
constructed in a new and improved man-
ner. 'The material is wrapped to the
frames in such a manner as to ensure a
substantial and neat design. In appear-
ance they are superior to any shown and
are welladaptedforthepurposeintended." |
Mr. Krick, who is of an inventive turn of |
mind, is turning out some very neat 1
baskets of entirely new shapes.
F. D0ERIN6, corner of Lafayette avenue
and Broadway, says things have been very
slow since Decoration Day. Mr. Doering
enjoys the best patronage in this district,
too.
F. Brown has changed the location of his
store from 409 to 430 Broadway, where he
has enlarged his facilities.
JAHN, LORENTZ, MiSS BURBESS, FiSHER
and Stephany, all complain of dull times.
The cut flower trade is slow, plenty of
carnations of fair quality are coming in.
Roses are generally poor.
Chas. B. Brtson, at Cypress Hills, had
an excellent Decoration Day trade ; more
plants than ever were bought, but the
prices obtained did not equal those of
previous years.
P. Berkowitz, of Philadelphia, and
George Asmus, of Buffalo, were also
visitors in the city this week.
I. Forsterman will sail for Europe on
July 5. and will be gone for two months,
the object of his visit being the recupera-
tion of health.
A. L. Vaughan, agent for Mr. J. C.
Vaughan, is taking the place of Burt Eddy
in New York and the Eastern States
during Mr. Eddy's trip to Bermuda, for
which island he sailed on the 19th inst.
SUPT. Gus. Bennett, of Schenley Park,
Pittsburg, has lost his little boy, Herbert
Arthur, aged 13 months. The body was
brought to Flatbush and buried in the
family plot there. Two other children are
at present suffering from an attack of the
measles. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have our
sympathy in their sad affliction.
Fred'k W. Kelsey, Broadway, has been
appointed a commissioner under the new
act creating a commission to devise plans
for laying out parks in Essex County, New
Jersey. The term of office is two years.
The commissioners are "to consider the
advisability ot laying out ample open
spaces for the use of the public in such
county."
Long Island City, N. Y.
Otto Robold, formerly in charge of the
club room of the Philadelphia Florists'
Club, recently became a benedict, and is
now the representative of the Whilldin
Pottery Co., at their establishment here, in
whose service he has been since the date of
the conflagration at Horticultural Hall.
Philadelphia.
New Haven, Conn,
G. A. DICKERMAN, 619 Chapel St., has
declared himself insolvent. The court
has appointed Louis E. Jacobs and Sey-
Philadelphia,
Market Kotes.
The warm weather of the past week
has been very detrimental to the cut
flower trade. I flnd everything very quiet;
the retail stores are really deserted, conse-
quently all flowers are a glut, the majority
being very poor. Out-door flowers are very
plentiful, especially L. candldnm; one
grower asked ten cents per stalk on Mon-
day, but was satisfled finally with four
cents.
A Sweet Pea Exhibition.
Henry A. Drbeb has an exhibition
of sweet peas now at his store, 714
Chestnut st. These are from the trial
grounds at Riverton. The seed was sown
in March last. This certainly is proof of
the earliness of the Jersey climate. The
flowers are very fine. The exhibition will .
be continued for several weeks, fresh .♦
flowers being brought daily ; it is greatly
appreciated by the public, and is both in- ,
teresting and instructive. Each sort being K
shown separately gives the public an op-
portunity to select varieties for next
season.
Among Growers.
Most of the growers are now busy
cleaning out their houses and replanting ;
out at Wyndmoor great activity prevails.
Thos. Butler has had a new well sunk,
and has one house of hybrids planted, also
a bench of adiantum. He is now getting
ready for the tea roses. He has a novelty
in a climbing Wootton; it is a strong
grower and a good bloomer, and should
prove an acquisition.
Edwin Lonsdale hasnotyet commenced
planting ; his house of Beauty is yet doing
well. He speaks well of the cut flower
trade for this month, pasonies and iris hav-
ing sold very well. In orchids a nice batch
of C. Lawrencianum were in bloom, also a
nice lot of Cattleyas, both Mendelii and
MossisB. In carnations, of course Helen
Keller ranks first ; a good business has
been done with this variety, and many
flowers may be looked for next season.
Grace Battles is also liked, and a house of
it looked very clean and healthy; this
variety, like Buttercup, will be grown
under glass all Summer.
John Burton has built four new houses
on the site of old ones taken down. These
new houses have all modern improvements
and have both top and front ventilation.
Most of the hybrids are planted and look
good. American Belle is doing well here
and gives every satisfaction, and to those
who have not given it a trial I would cer-
tainly say, take a trip out and see it grow
and flower. Asparagus is also doing well
here, a house being entirely devoted to it ;
it is planted on the ground.
Myers & Samtman are still cutting good
roses ; they have not commenced planting
yet. Their young stock is in splendid
condition. In roses they think well of
Kaiserin ; it has paid them and they will
grow more of it. In carnations they have
a new pink from which they look for some
excellent returns next season it being a
good grower and having stiff stems. '
Rutherford, N.J. ,
TXT,. -D T;'„om,.,„„ a ■ .. . , "^'^ water tank has lately been built
THE5 Florist's Exchangib.
i79
principal growers. He formerly lived in
Philadelphia and had charge of Horticul-
tural Hall in the park during the centen-
nial. David Rust.
Haeey Batehsdobfee returned from
Europe, per steamship New Fork, on
Saturday, June 16.
Boston.
Among the wholesalers and retailers
there is not now so much complaining,
trade in this city being fairly good, all
things considered.
Last week a number of the boys received
a letter of invitation from Edward Hatch,
to visit his cottage. The Breakers, at
Scituate. Fifteen accepted. A commodi-
ous stage was in readiness to meet the
party, and proceeded along a pleasant
country road, a treat in itself, the road-
sides being perfect treasures of botany,
Kalmia augustifolia, and Azalea vlscosa,
with other gems luxuriously abounding.
It was interesting to note the one industry
of Scituate, viz., the collecting and pre-
paring for commerce of sea weed, better
known as Irish moss. This is dried and
bleached on the sands, then shipped to
distant parts for use as fining.
On reaching the cottage Mr. Hatch
welcomed all in his well-known cordial
manner. The punch bowl was prodaced,
and the thirst being quenched, all pro-
ceeded to enjoy the wild rugged beauty of
this treacherous coast, and inhale its life-
giving breezes. A grand spread was after-
ward prepared by the host, and much
appreciated. Speeches and songs followed,
and a royal time was spent. Among those
present were Joseph H. Woodward, Jack-
son Dawson, W. W. Edgar, Robert D.
Ireland, Thos. A.Cox, Alf. DimmockjWm.
Robinson, W. J. Stewart, M. H. Norton,
E. A. Wood, W. Newell, S. Shute, L.
Cotter, P. Welch and J. Withers.
David Allan had a bad loss this week.
A valuable mare was feeding in the grass
when it was suddenly sun struck and
dropped dead.
Rose and Strawberry Show.
The Massachusetts Horticultural
Society held their rose and strawberry
show June 20 and 21. It was a grand suc-
cess, the display of strawberries being ex-
traordinarily fine, the size and color of
berries superb. The different classes were
well filled and competition was of the
keenest character. Roses, too, were a
strong showing, filling the whole of the
upper Boor. The hot weather showed its
bad effects on the blooms, and this was a
source of trouble and complaint by the ex-
hibitors. Next week we will note a few of
the leading blooms, together with the prize
winners.
A remarkable display of orchids was
made by B. W. Gilmore, J. L. Gardner and
E. Butler. For the best six the prizes were
awarded in the order named. Mr. Gilmore
had a strong six in the following : Cattleya
Mendellii, with ten spikes ; Miltonia vex-
illaria, fifteen spikes and seventy blooms ;
Cypripedium Wallisli, three spikes and
six blooms, perfect in form and color ;
Phalaenopsis graudiflora, a grand spike
with nine flowers ; C. superciliare, eleven
flowers, and Epidendrum vittelinum
majus, with seven spikes, a magnificent
piece.
In the second prize collection was a
splendid piece of Dendrobium Deareii.
For best three orchids Mr. Butler was
flrst, and for single specimen Mr. J. L.
Gardner took premium, with a well-flow-
ered plant of Cattleya Mossiae, Mr. Butler
being a good second with a magnificent
specimen of Laalia purpurata, a wonderful
spike with seven blooms ; the color of the
lip was intensely dark, making it most
striking and unique.
In strawberries, for best four quarts of
any variety, the Lyman plate of the value
of $20, went to Warren Heustis & Sons,
with the Marshal ; second, P. Ewell.
For best two quarts of any variety to be
judged by the following scale of points :
quality, productiveness, form, color size ;
flrst, Warren Heustis & Sons, witl^ Bel-
mont.
Best ten baskets, flrst, W. C. Strong.
Five baskets of one variety, two quarts
each, first, Wm. Doran & Sons, with Bel-
mont.
For single varieties the following were
the principal prize takers : W. Heustis &
Sons, C. R. Ribbons, J. E. Coburn, George
Fletcher, Sumner Coolidge, Wm. C. Mor-
ton, G. F. Wheeler, W. Doran & Son, B.
F. Lincoln, and E. S. Converse.
In hot house grapes first prize was taken
by E. S. Converse, with well finished
Black Hamburg and Foster's seedling.
At Horticultural Hall on Saturday last
there was a magnificent display of pseon-
ies, nearly 500 vases being shown. Thos.
C. Thurlow exhibited, besides his twelve
prize specimens, seventy-five named varie- 1
ties and two vases of seedlings ; and the
collection from George HoUis included,
besides his prize flowers, ten double and
flve single seedlings. Mrs. A. D. Wood ex-
hibited five seedlings, grown by Mrs. Sarah
Davis. Mrs. E. M. Gill exhibited ninety
vases, and Wm. C. Strong and Edward B.
Wilder between fifty and sixty each.
There was a good display of flowers be-
sides the paeonies. Francis Brown Hayes
sent more than a hundred vases of rhodo-
dendrons, kalmia, roses, and a fine spike of
Dendrobium thrysiflorum. Jackson Daw-
son, of the Arnold Arboretum, brought
thirty hybrid roses, from Rosa multiflora
crossed with various hybrid perpetuals —
the progeny being double and single, in
every shade from white to rose. E. G.
Bridge had a very handsome vase of car-
nation Hector, and L. T. Seaver a collec-
tion of doubled raffled pansies. Walter H.
Cowing brought nine named Spanish
irises, the flowers very delicate and pretty
and in a great variety of colors. R. Man-
ning showed some fine spikes of Iris pal-
lida, one of the most beauuiful species of
iris. J. W. Manning exhibited acoUection
of herbaceous plants, including Cam-
panula nobilis, Hemerocallis Dumortierii,
Lychnis Haageana, GEnothera fruticosa,
Lilium elegans. Rea Bros, also had a col-
lection of herbaceous plants, including
Chrysanthemum speciosum, very much
like the ox-eye daisy, but with pink ray
florets ; Campanula glomerata Dahurica,
Iris Siberica orientale, Dianthus arenarius
and Lychnis Viscaria splendens.
St. Louis.
Club Notes.
The St. Louis Florists' Club met in
regular monthly session last Thursday
with quite a good attendance, notwith-
standing the fact that the thermometer
went up to lOi in the shade that day.
President Waldbart officiated.
The exhibition committee reported prO'
gress, having received through the efforts
of Mr. Weber the offer of a special prize of
$15.00 for best vase of American Beauty.
Another special prize that has come in is
offered by E. G. Hill & Co., for the twelve
finest blooms of varieties introduced in
1894, either one or more kinds or all one
kind of chrysanthemums. It is the hope
of the committee to secure a large number
of these special prizes, thereby making the
competitor more varied and interesting.
A committee consisting of A. Waldbart
and E. H. Michel were appointed to ascer-
tain rates of transportation and gather
what other information they could relative
to the meeting at Atlantic City in August.
U'rom present appearances it is quite
probable that St. Louis may be poorly
represented as far as numbers go at this
convention. Some of the boys when asked
whether they are going slowly turned their
pockets inside out as a mute but eloquent
The subject of a picnic to be given by the
Florists' Club, being brought forward by
some of the sportily inclined members, it
was decided that the club should not give
an outing under its auspices, with the
understanding that the members of the
profession in this city would organize a
picnic independent of the club. In accord-
ance with this sentiment a meeting was
called after the club had adjourned and
all present organized for the purpose of
arranging a picnic for the florists of the
city and surroundings at an early day. E.
H. Michel was chosen president ; E.
Schray, secretary ; and A. Waldbart, treas-
urer; Messrs. Wm. Ellison, Frank Fill-
more and Julius Beneke, were appointed a
committee to ascertain what would be the
most attractive features of the various
outing grounds available, the rates of
transportation, etc. The Meramec High-
lands were objected to by a member, who
did not know the ropes and pass words on
the grounds, that beer was prohibited at
that resort. It is nevertheless more than
likely that the organization will decide to
hold the picnic there.
Mr. J. C. Whitten read a very interesting
paper on "The Hardiness of Plants in
Northern as compared to Southern Expos-
ure in our Climate," the general drift
of his conclusions being, that notwith-
standing the fact that the northern ex-
posure would certainly be the colder.
It nevertheless remains that the damage
done to trees and plants of every descrip-
tion in the Winter was more often caused
by the sun starting the plants too early
and making them susceptible to damage
from late frosts. His paper was very well
received, remarks of approval being made
by Messrs. Jordan, Connon, Koenig, Tes-
son and others. It will appear in full in
next issue.
Mr. Koenig was by unanimous vote re-
quested to prepare and read at next meet-
ing a paper on " Herbaceous Plants for
Our Climate." Mr. Koenig's modesty
came very near causing him to again re-
fuse to acquiesce to the Club's demands.
but we hope to hear his paper, knowing
well that he is competent to handle" the
subject intelligently.
General News.
Roses, that is, real nice roses there
are none. Some would-be roses, if they
had been grown to be such are offered on
the market at prices, which, though ap-
parently low, are exceedingly high for the
quality of stock.
The thermometer during the past two
weeks in the day time has averaged nearer
to 100 than 90 in the shade, and the influ-
ence of this temperature, coupled with
total abstinence from water out of doors
can well be imagined by our florist read-
ers.
Sweet peas, which a week ago could be
had in unlimited quantities on nice long
stems, are now getting scarcer and the
stems shorter.
The early potato crop in this vicinity,
except on southern exposures and wet
ground, has suffered considerably. Those
which had southern exposures were al-
ready large enough before the effects of
the drought could harm them to bear mar-
keting. Those on wet ground have not
yet been harmed; while those on high dry
ground that were not planted very early,
are drying off with their tubers but very
poorly developed. Wheat and oats are
ripening fast, the wheat harvest having
begun last week.
Corn has not gotten over the late cold
snaps, and except in low bottom lands it
does not look very thrifty.
The only weed that grows now is purs-
laine.
George Ostertag has severed his con-
nection with S. Mount & Co., S. Mount in-
tending to continue the business practi-
cally himself.
Mr. Canfield, of Brown & Canfield,
Springfield, Ills., spent a day in St. Louis
last week.
Montreal.
The Weather ana Trade.
In my last notes Montreal was
complaining of cold and wet ; since that
time "Old Sol" has been having his re-
venge, and the consequence has been ther-
mometer at 85 to 90 in the shade, until we
have been compelled to wish for some of
the clouds we grumbled about, and more
rain to cool us off. Horticulturists are as
bad as the agriculturists — very rarely sat-
isfied.
Since my last report trade has been a
little better ; quite a few society events
are reported, and, of course, this means
better business for some one. Montreal is
noted for its hospitality, and the recent
visit of the Society of American Engineers
has given our people ample opportunity to
keep up the reputation they already p os-
sess.
The garden party at Piedmont was a de-
cided success; over 800 visitors and local
celebrities enjoyed the promenade through
these beautiful grounds, which were look-
ing fine for the season, and which are
always a credit to the gardener, our au-
thority on geraniums, George Trussell.
Nowhere round here is there such a col-
lection of fine varieties for bedding, George
having raised many sterling varieties as
well as collected the cream in general
commerce. Hardy herbaceous plants and
pansies are also fine here and any one with
a love of flowers cannot but find more than
sufficient to enjoy in the time that is usu-
ally at disposal.
A FanB7 Society,
The pansy fanciers of Montreal and
vicinity have recently formed an associ-
ation under the name of "The Pansy
Association of Canada," having for its
object the better cultivation of this favorite
among fiowers. The promoters and office
bearers are known enthusiasts and under
their management success is assured. The
membership already exceeds fifty, and
many more are joining continually. The
first exhibition is to be held at the resi-
dence of A.Joyce, Esq., vice-president of
the association, on July 7, and a more
fitting place could not be found, as the
grounds there are among the best in this
vicinity. Mr. Joyce is an enthusiast
on ail flowers, and his place is a beautiful
sight during the summer months, being
planted with many of the best of hardy
herbacious plants, bulbs and annuals.
These, too, have a place in the schedule of
prizes and a most interesting exhibition is
expected.
The office bearers for this year are as
follows: President, Wm. Ewing; vice-
president, A. Joyce; directors, Messrs, B.
J. Maxwell, Frank Roy, W. M. Ramsay,
David Williamson, Thos. Hall, Robt.
Reid, T. W. Burdon ; secretary and treaau-
er, W. M. Ramsay. W. Wilshiee. I
Milwaukee.
Trade Items.
The past week has found business
in a somewhat improved condition as re-
gards the demand for flowers, but the
supply, especially of roses, has been scant,
with the result of higher prices. First
class stock was sold all week at $3 and $4,
with not enough to go around. Chicago
was called upon, with prices a shade lower
and quality about the same.
Carnations have been a glut the past
ten days or two weeks, and orices dropped
to $5 per thousand, with Daybreak, Scott,
etc., at $10. There has been a bountiful
supply of white carnations of good quality,
but lack of funeral work makes them go
slowly.
Last week the State Knight Templars
held their annual convention in the city,
and it finished up with a ball, which caused
a demand for Beauty and the like, but
there was not the call that was expected.
This week the "drummers" yclept the
Commercial Travelers' Association, have
stormed the town, and as there are many
ladies in the party flowers have been in
demand.
Wm. Weil has opened a store in a con-
fectionery on Grand ave,, near Sixth st.
The place was formerly conducted by Mr.
Eanis.
C. B. Whitnall & Co. furnished gratis
the decorations at the opening of the
Children's Home on Monday,
The Paris Floral Company has bought
the store of William Schucht, at Sheboygan,
and will run it as a branch of the Milwau-
kee establishment. Mr. Foster thinks that
Sheboygan is a good fiower town and he
will endeavor to inject some Milwaukee
hustle into the business there.
Walter Hallidat, of the Exchange,
has returned from a two weeks' business
sojourn in Sheboygan.
So far as is apparent all the growers
have about finished planting their roses,
and recent favorable weather has given the
carnations some good looks. Everybody
hopes for a little more moisture than was
inflicted upon us last Summer.
A few weeks ago I noted that grocers
were dealing quite extensively in plants
this Spring. Evidently the "stringency"
has struck the saloon trade, too, and one
house on Winnebago st. has for sale a stock
of plants which almost covers the pavement
before the place. So far as learned none of
the florists will open a "pints five cents
and quart ten cents " in connection with
their business. W. S. S.
Alphabetical Indes to Advertisements
in this issue.
Altern.inlLern8— Page 681, col. 1; p. 586, col. 8.
Aauatios-1'aKB 572, col. 1, 2.
Aspiiraiiriis— Pa^'e 53if col. 3, 4.
Auction Siiles---PaBe 572. col. I, 2; p. 586, col. i.
A zal ens— Page 572, col. 3, 4.
Asters- Page 675. col. 3.
Bcaouia— Page 575. col. 3; p. 584. col. 4.
"/;?'"! ?l'"t"-,»^"',"'»' etc-PuBe 577, col. 4; p.
575, col. 3; p. 581, col. 4.
"tlSj''"."? i"-,''t«>''i'». Etc.-Page 581. 001.3, 4; p.
685. col. 1, 2, 3. 4; p. 58(j col. I, 2. • ■ i--
""'te. "ixI'tootB— Title page; p. 672, col. 1, 2, 3, 4;
p. 586, col. I, 2.
Cacti-Page 572. col. 2.
575, col. 3, 4; p. 577,
575, col. 3; p. 583, col.
! p. 683. col. 1, 3, 4.
Cyclamen— Page 584, col. 1.
Decorative Trees and Plants.- Page57.S. col.
2, 3; p. 575, col. 4; p. 580, col. 1. 2. 3, 4: p. 584. col 4
Fertillzem-TltlePaKoi p. 561 - ' - ■■ '
ij'lorlsts* 1,( - -
KloriBti.' 811
col. 1, 2, 3. 4; p. 633, col. "1; p. 6811, col.'i;'2r'
Flower I'otN nn<l Vasew, UrnH, Etc.— Page
534, col. 3. 4i p. "= -■ ' •■ ■■ • ' "
UveenliouHeti, etc., (for i
674, col. 1.
Hall Ineuvance— Page5S0. col. 4.
^S,'''''', ?'?';*"' Shi'Mbs, Climbers, etc.-Page
573, col. 2, 3, 4.
Heatinir Apparatus— Page 685. col. 1, 2, 3. 4: p.
_ 596. col.l. 2. > . . . i-
-Piige 581, col. I.
col. 1; p. 534, col. 1.
lusliroom- Page 575, coi. 4.
stock— Page 678, col. 2, 3, 4.
col. 4; p. 584. col. 4
Page 581, col. 4.
p. 53G. col. I,
RefriB
Kose- '
3; p. 575, col. 3, 4; p. 577, col. I, 2,
1. 2, 3, ■
■■ :— Pagt _ ,, __. _. ,.
Page 581. col. 4.
iuts— Pae "■
Page 577,
Vegetnbleiinil iSma'll Fruit PiaDtBrSeetls
-Page 577, col. li p. 583, col. i
ers- Page 581. col. 4.
ingr Points— Page 531, col. 2,3.
— '~ ' "' -^\.%.
c— -Page 677, col.
686. c
-Page 586, col. 2.
580
The Florist's Bxchanoe.
Good Stock Cheap.
Petunias, double white, purple and pink, 3 100
inch pots »3.00
Geraniums, double Btocty, 3 Inch pots 3.00
Verbenas 2 I"
Salvia, 3 inch S-O"
Dracaena Indlvlsa, 3 feet, £3.00 per doz.
Coleus, Golden Bedder, 2J inch 2.60
(JEO. H. BENEDICT, Torkville, N. T.
UHEN UURITinr- MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCMAHC
DRACeA - INDIVIDISA. PHENIX ♦ DACTYLIFERA.
Large fine plants, out of 8
inch pots, 3 feet high, $9.00
per dozen. Address
HILLS, N, I
Express Paid to any Part of the U. S.
Cash witli order.
VICTOR SGHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla
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For particulars address
JO HN tJ. ESliEB. Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J.
LEMUEL BALL.-
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
REDUCED PRICES.
IN OKDER TO CI-OSB OCT STOCKS NOW
ON HAND, WE OFFER AS BELOW.
Buy a Stock of These if you have not already done so, and plant them out for the Decoration of Yonr Grounds and for Stock Tfext Season. Ton will find
' it will Sell thpin for you and be ProUtable. Nothing is so Showy.
WORLD'S FAIR BRONZE
m, nmi SORTS.
AND A FEW OTHER EQUALLY GOOD AWD SCARCE VARIBriBS.
-the: HHicsi-iEis-r >^waf^i=3S A-r c:5t-iic=; acso, -isss.
we were awarded Nine Bronze Medals, and we received the only Bronze Medal given for the I^argest and Lest Collection Exhibited.
X ..= li o^ v,Q^PQn*- innhit nf irrnwth. lartre size of flower, habit Of
<!|IAKL"ES HENDERSON.-We cousld^. ....^
bloom aud unghLuesB of color, by far tlie finest kind th
Bidered the standard of perfection at the present "- "
?' c^_ I »v.nT, lu^ia rvn^v nnii thfi hpads ot bloi
'B, from test
very large sale in consequence
upact perfect habit of growth, large size of flower, habit of
^.K --'^r-,j„j,yj,injf growth witli Mine. Crozy, which
_ _ _ ydistlncUtheilowerbeinKOf the brightest '
; purpoi^SouvierJs Bd:?^}EEf^J<:^J^}?^EV:^^^''^
M it In any wav, our plants being
^"°"Se-,xar.- we .elieve^ii for^outdoor be^m
ill give Tinquahfled satistaci
variety for general —
,t all equal to Mme.i.rozrmKe,.e™.u„,,.,.„,..;, ....... -be introdu^^^^^^
-d does not flower freely nor quickly enough under f
'IauSSctlS.-to>he^i^ad^^=™en^
painted from nature, which sho
Wfi fbink will outsell Mrae. l^rozy. ±iiia vaiicj fl-uv. .f..,.""....^ " "-
BouTler will surpass it, Cliarlea Henderson for neiieral use will be found
S°.VJS.' j:.-_°"„'^n. ..,„'„, i. not desirable as it is a tall grower and does
witllOUt nueabioii, "111 .^'.^ mm-e. sflTisfiictlon to the tr
variety we have ever tested ... — »
the first time, and was pre-eminently tile finest introd
superior: Its dark, brigbt crimson color will und"""'"
ilower it is, will be mailed free on appl'ioatlon.
FIjORENCB VAUGHAN.-This is tlie besj yell
l«i'.iS. Ub per 100.
unquestionably the
Medal awarded for this i
J perfect and beautiful
-.,... ., ..._ „.si,.o.iu«spottedCannaintroduceduotothi3time; color lemon yellow spotted
oY;he-iower:isby^J_arlheJ'best.th_at.,as^b^eennu^
,co ^'^^ ^H. -"Pt. f. "Tt^ Sii^zmii jis a yellow variety for Bli^DDlNG.
rith large heads, bloon
r, . ui^ • iiff i> l»F sriKZONl.-The best yellow Canna for bedding Introduced so far. It has i''™?''"' '»■;?,'=»■*»""; '''
Mm^.-^)^o^.y* w'Stb^ ^'e?y faVg^el^ife'of Suom ani is slWitly m^^^^^^
i°brb»,?ii?Lrortk"e%srri.a^^^
awarded us for this at the World's fair, Chicago, 1S93.
BKANDAliE.— Foliage dark maroon and green, ^^,, o ^. ...
lu habit; verfeompact throwing up numerous heads »• Sl™'?,^^'' f ^'i;
. , , . _, Tirii[ [jg particularly sought after, as it isu^aouoteuiy lu
briKht cherry. .. ... "v; k"--- .;
for this at World's Fair, Chicago. .
J. D. CABOS.-Dark greenlah 1
e for outdoor bedd
tinge; one of tli« muau uioliw^u u^ .... ■ jVT'I"" ■
■ nd of a color that ia very pleasing, and there
.= „t World's Fair. Chicago, lb93. S'i.30 per tloz. only.
PAIII. BRUANT.-One of the f':ee_8t .blooming sorts^of^alU^^^^
la colored foliage With abronzemetaIliclustre;flowersbrlghtorang^^^^^^^
and one of theflnest.beingatmegrowerand" ^•"■"""'■iv "'■nf'iae.eontinuous DLooiuei. r luwc u . k.
t oeinganne grower iiuu ^ll voi j cuiu. i^iiji^oi., ^^..^
ilar. One of the best all-round Cannas Introduced
_ ___ave the folia:
.Mt^iiehts'uDand seems i o retiect thi- sunlight— an in
..=„rd1i-^rSbr5<rnirreS'Uwa"d"^dns^fT^^ *■•*•'" ■"='■?"• ""'b^'eVnllfnl deen
COUNT HoVaCE DECHOISEIIJL.-Vep dwarf, with closecom.p^^^^
Biceedingiy brillia
ge-scarlei, satiny i
a -"b-dde^ -SkYtiSilirry vaTuable on account Of Its dwa'i'CSl beIf,t?fS''c"ror aSd\"oo^^
fS!dENT CARrOT.-0^^^^^^^^ suirnsed with pln,<=^a beautiful color, good sized heads with large flowers, foliage, bnlliant
A»V.l.^ V Jl • — ijiti,..»,^.--L3i,.»..^..,
e of the flneat darli-.eaved i
is, distinct aud good.
, strong, pot-grown plants. S3.50 per do
$15.00 per 100
ALfHONSE BOUVIER.-This la me yitiLucn
g considerably taller than Mrae.Crozy, throwing
3 the grat t
ozy, thro\
3 to bloon
, Canna for bedding
■y early and
of doors introduced t
freely than that
i>thia
tti
The'plant 'will grow eight feet. It j^e^ins lo pioom v«rj «^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^_^^ _^..
S^dToSSL^S t£yfl%re?!c1u^i?l T/r W
World's Fair. Chicago. __
FRANCOIS OROZY.-Th
1 the 1
iultivation i
skeptical that
lu'gooVeTuundand niider good cul
_ ID tne entire seas-n. The tii.s .>f the b"
erviarcestHize andnothiug can exceed their brilliancy. It has a peon
forty
jea lb aurMitaaco Mme. urozy.
other variety approached it for
desirable <
t of i
wth. Un
r and effective
e Medal
bordered with j
7 edge of gold.
I habit and general style of growth, but the Bowers
iety is identical with Mme. Crozy in tiaoit ana senera. aLy'« u. ^-u
TA of the moat desirable shades that could be secured.. The plants
Prnzv'and afifai'rTy'covered witliaowera. Bronze Medal awarded us for this at Worlds i-air. Chicago. 1893
Fair have considered it preeerabh
• vHriptv not excepting lume. ijrozy, uu auuuuiii. vi. t.^ ucu,.....j ..i.^ . —
ndlvidual flower is arger than any other, and the flower-spike very
, ^ranrrowerj-ste^^is as >hiB The individnal flo^^^^^^^
a^^«flVwl?1^L a^'sflv^e?7^U\e".\\Tch^^gl\5?eL"l^.5d°[& sheen, making the salmon ot the ih
present t?me For greenhouse culture it Isone of the Qnest of all. as the growth i
siTAR OF 1891.— More dwarf than Mme. Crozy and valuable on this aect
and win bioom in the house In the winter splendidly, for which puipose il it la ac
It will please the buyer every time.
GEOFPROr ST. HILAIRE.-Best dark-leaved Canna that can 1
MADAHE CRpZY.— Flowers flaming scarlet bordered with gold.
led the past
arded
e dwarf th
I our houses
'> each flower standing out
" ■ ■ " ' ihade i
laaKiug biie ttaiiiiu.. 1,. .Ho HMWArvRT-v brilliant. Sai
the preceding sorts. B
of scarlet when it blooms, but the individual flo^YCia n.c iim
. ,._ _.. : ..^.1 ^..-^ of culture, certainty of doing
lited. Itsattractiv
wervery brilliant. Sorae have described it as aiiricot— a a
Medal awarded us for this at World's Fair. Chicago. 1893.
■ nearly as perfect as Mme. Crozy. Jtjs
r^ke it a plant a florist c
3ld has given such univeraal and unq vv;"..^., ^-i^^.Troii u". it i« nn hy:i"-'p
of the flowers and the large heads of bloom „.j.
awarded us for this at World's Fair. Chicago, l&9c,
miss SARA ft HILL.-Carniiue-crimao
with a dark metallic or bronze lustre. Flowers, light, salmon scarlet.
lade a specialty of this for the past three
, rr, Brfo allowing the actual size of *■''" "'
beautiful culoriiig of M
possibi
e had a paln„.,.^
i;il size and the viviu«,..vi uct^u...... >...
>3t attractive plants for bedding that
elegant pot-plant,
lommend, knowing
............
uid their beautiful M
borne in erect heads; oE dwarf, compact habit, blooming very freely.
Price, strong pot grown plants. S1..50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.
i. Crozy. When the large
,o conceive of. Bronze Medal
Mention this paper.
F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N.Y.
The^ Klorist's Exchange.
581
Auburn, N, Y.
If gloominess of mind should pervade
one's nature on alighting here from the
cars, a sight of the great prison walls of
the Empire State coming up before him
seemingly of interminable extent in length,
and full a score of feet in height, it is
best dispelled by a short walk up the ril-
ing faill in the opposite direction, as one
quickly reaches J. Elletson's place on
Franklin St., located on an ample sized
city lot. The houses, and a goodly range
of them there are too, give evidence of the
management of a master hand. A general
collection for retail trade is raised and
scarcely a poorly grown or defective plant is
to be seen. The cut flower trade is a lead
ing feature also, most of the bloom being
raised on the premises. A most painstak-
ing and invaluable assistant to the man-
agement is Mis. Elletson, and whose
obligingly pleasant and characteristic
Pennsylvania-Dutch ways, to which she
by birth is entitled, win the favor of many
customers.
A. Patrick, on Seward avenue, runs a
modern constructed plant. Palms and
decorative plants in a considerable assort-
ment are leading articles of trade, also
general bedding stock, as well as cut
flowers. Mr. P. is seconded in his work
by bis two sons who take an active interest
in the calling. Considerable landscape
gardening in this vicinity has been done by
tiim, and whose skill in this shows con-
clusively the advantages of sowing a
thorough apprenticeship in ope's youthful
days such as he did in old England.
James Moegan shows a good stock of
bedding plants, notably double geraniums.
A grand plant of Cycas revoluta, such as
seldom is seen except in private places
attracts special attention.
Henry Boal, of Boal Floral Co., has
constructed a naoderate sized range of
houses on approved principles. This
past season, the first in the e.^itablishment's
history, has produced in several bouses
devoted exclusively to them, roses of so
fine quality that a ready sale has been the
result. L.
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4th St., Philadelphia.
Seiiil for Catalogue.
DON'T ♦ FUMIGATE!
USE
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
SO cents a pound. .
One pound Bufficlent for 8 gallons of water.
o pies free o
iipt of 4
8 for puatage.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Fails, N. Y.
WHEW wniTING MENTION TME PtORIST'ft CXCHANGE
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
4fHcN warriNG
CUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4), con-
taining over 1000 Orna-
mental Cuts for Florists' use,
sucli as envelopes, letter
lieads, bill-lieads, cards,
advers., floral designs, etc.,
at from 30c, and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 25 cts.*
(deducted from % 1 .00 order.)
A. BLANC,
Engraver for F lorlsls,
PHILADELPHIA, - PA.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
THE men in the trade who make the
greatest success, in a business point of
view, are those who advertise in the
Florists' Exchange.
DO you want a proof of the effective
work done by the Florists' Ex-
change to its advertisers ? We refer you
to its columns; they speak for themselves.
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MANUFACTURED BV
N. STEFFEKS
335 EAST ZV^J ST, NEW YORK.
'»9ee@®o©s®@e9«e9d
THE BEST"
•"I
FERTILIZER
i^oia ^XjOieisors
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr.
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York.
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMING POINTS.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as flower stem
IS entered deep in the moist moss. Made from
solid brass, will not rust, very convenient, saves
valuable time and labor. You can stem flowers
with these points in one-quarter of the time as
when done with toothpicks. Will hold a Pansy as
well as a Calla Lily. Manufactured by the Novel-
ty Point Works in 5 sizes, from J^ to 3^ in. diam.
Patciitcil July lltli, 1898
No. I (smallest), 60 cts. ; No. 2, 70 cts. ; No. 3, 80 cts. ; No. 4, 90
per box of 250 poir'- -- '-
No. 5 (largest),
FRANCIS' CORRUGATED HOLD FAST GLAZING POINTS.
Z.DeForest.Ely&Co., Philadelphia. C. H. Jooateu. New York. John C. Moninper Co., Chicago
Peter Henderson & Co., New York. Weeber & Don, New York. J. A. Simmers, Toronto.
Wra. Eliiott&Sons, New York. A. Rolker & Sons. New York.
Samples for trial sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of 10 cents. Address:
HERMANN ROLKER, ROOM 3, 21 8 FuLTON St., New York.
GENERAL AGENT FOR AMERICA AND EUROPE.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.SSTnTJr.
Sizes IJ^ and 3 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our Ne-w Script tetter, $4.00 per 100.
with first order of 500 letters.
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
A. BOLEER & SONS New York.
F.E. BcALUSTEK New York.
A. HEUBMANN 416 E. 8«ll St., New York.
N. F acCABTHI&Co.,
1 Unslc Hall Place, Boston, DlaBS.
GEO. A. SCTHEBF.AND, '
67 Bromfleld Street, Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS 2 Beacon St., Boston, Bass.
MAKSCriUETZJteO 24 N. 4tli St., Phlla., Pa.
«. BAYKRSDOKFEB & CO Philadelphia. Pa.
A. C. KENDALL, 116 Ontario St., CleTeland, Ohio.
H. SUN DERBUtCH, 4th & WalnntSt. einclnnatl,0.
e. A. KCEHN 1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.
T. W. WOOD & SON,OI h * Marshall St.Kichmond,Va
WISCONSIN FLORAL EXCHANGE,
131 Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wis
Address N. F. MCCARTHY, Treasurer and Manaeer, I Music Hall Place.
Factory, 1 3 Creen Street, Mention Paper. BOSTON, MASS.
SNOW RUSIIG^
JPG. CO.
8iD. 10 in. 12 in.
$7.50 doz, $10 doz. $12 doz.
Send for List and Prices.
134 Bank Street,
WATERBURY, GONN.
F.E. MCALLISTER
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, N.Y.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your I
< iL 111 wpis iBr***is!i
copies of the I m0^ Ul lil
FLORISTS' III 33hi
EXCHANGE f" -"^
By using one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
Exchange, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., N.Y.
t 413 East 34th Street, S
• Near Long Island Ferry. NEW YORK. ■
Z Special I.OTP Prices on Z
I RUSTIC baskets!
9 S inch bowl $6.00 per doz. J
• IS " " '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. n!60 " •
# 13 " " 13.50 " 9
8 RUSTIC STANDS
S 18 inch higli «0.70 each.
X 22 " " 80 "
S 26 " " 90 "
Z 30 " " 1.00 "
S We also quote lowest prices for Bulbs.
# Price list free on application.
A SET OF
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
In a man's business place have
every appearance of being his
exclusive pictures, made pur-
posely tor his individual use.
No imprints or publishers marks
in any form show on them.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BXJFFAIiO, N. Y.
ITION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
582
The FLORIST'S Exchange.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. AL,LEN,
Wholtsale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
I06 W. 24th St.,WewYcrte.
Order! br mall or telegraph promptly attended
to. Telephone CiJl.lOOS Ito Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
Wholesale Florist,
17 W. 88tli St., NEW YORK.
Established 1887.
Louis Patterson
BEBUS & PATTERSOM,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
IZ 'West 87tli Street,
One door west ol B'way. NEW YORK.
TBLBPHONK CALI., 932 IStH ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28th STEEET,
NEW YORK.
We lead in American Beauty, |
Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER.
36 "West 29tli St., Uew York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART. ^
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New York.
Telephone Call, IWSSth St.
AU kinds ot Boses, Violets and Carnations a
f. BpeolaltT.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 2«li St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
E»"WA»D C. HOItAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
Ho. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty* Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOIiESAUE DEALER IN
CUT * FLOWERS,!
57 W. 30th St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wt^olssale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
"^ '^•^Tt'S^esent CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers,
Boses — American Beauty. . .
Bennett, Cusin
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout...
Meteor
Papa Gentler
Perle, Niphetoa Hoste
Souv. de Wootton.
Dlrich Brunner..
Wattevllle
Adiaktdmb
asparagtjs
bouvabdia. . - ■ ■
Oabnations— Fancy sorts —
Common sorts.
DAiroDms
Daisies
gi.adi0ltjs
Heliotbope
Htaoimths
m,njM HABmsn
LlLy OF THE Valley
MlGBONETIR
Naecisstts
PEONIES
Pansies
8M1LAX
Stocks
Sweet Pkas
Tulips
Violets
-.to .
'10 to 8
Oil to 8
Ou to 8
00 to 8
I'O to 8
OP to 8
00 to 8
00 to i
OG to 6
OO to 6
00 to 6
.. to 1
00 to 76
..to .
00 to 10
00 to 2
00 to 1
00 to 4
.to .
00 *6.00 to*20.tJ0
2.00 to 4.00
00 3 00 to 5.00
00 3.00 to 6.00
00 3.00 to 6.U0
00 2 00 to 3.00
60 .50 to 1.00
00 12.60 to 16.00
St. Louis
June 18, 1894
.... to 2.00
2.00 to 4.0O
2.00 to 4.00
.... to ....
3.00 to 4.00
3.00 to 4.00
3.00 to 5.00
3.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 3.U0
2.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
to l.Oo
40.00 to 60.00
... to ....
... to ....
... to 2.00
.. to 1.00
.26
12.00 to 16.00
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sourceB, ar
vblle we do not guarantee tlieir accuracy, they are all that can he expected from
oarliLet which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
rOJC OXBER COMMISSION D]EA.I,MSS SEE XBXl PA.OE.
GBORGB MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS^ SITPPLIBS..
Ordera by mail, telephone^ express o? tele-
graph promptly fllledo
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
sios Mix
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLOKISTS wanting good stocli, well-
paclted arid shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders |
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beeoon St., Boeion, Maee.
yi(^ MAKE A 8PHCIALTT OF SHIPPIHa
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.
MILI/ANG BROS.,
WHOLESllE riORISTS
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JH3«YES PURDV,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commifision Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
38 West SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
TVholesale Florists,
PRESENT headquarters:
918 BEOADWAT and CUT FLOWEE EXCHASaE,
NEW YORK.
Gonsirminents SoHcited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON Si KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
A COMPLETE LINE OP WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oommlssion Sealers In
Cut Fliwers & Florists' Suppliese
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
The Klorist'« Exchange.
583
Cui • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
JOBBERS IN
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS
CARNATIONS,
ON HAND.
I MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HSADpmilS FOU CARNATIONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOECING BULBS, FLOBISTS' SDPPIIES,
lONG'S FLOEISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
LiBts, Terms, jcc, on application.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Milwaukee Street,
mil.'WAITKEE, WIS.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS
ANx. FLORIST SUPPLIES.
jr. x^. xjiiiXjOiia",
Bloomsbnre, Pa.
aBOWXB OT OHOIOB
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
A'l^rrtera filled with Fresh Flowers and ehinped
Send for prices.
0.0.1). Telphonec
Delaware, O.
Miss Ida Newell has enlarged the
capacity of her greenhouse to double its
former size.
Blue Point, N. Y.
J. Marsden will build another green-
house in the near future; it willTae heated
by steam.
Salem, Mass.
McGee, Geakt »& Co. are making ex-
tensive improvements to their place, an
account of which shall be given later when
i;ompleted. They report an excellent
Spring business. W. M.
Brookline, Mass.
James Quinn has recently purchased a
splendid property on Chestnut St., and will
transfer his business thither by the Fall.
Ke is putting up two houses, each 100x20
feet as a starter.
Miss Vass has a house planted with a
stock of Nephrolepis exaltata, handsome
plants now and must be in splendid shape
by Fall. W. M.
Danvers, Mass,
E. &, C. Wardman have recently built
an elegant office and showhouse fronting
the main street, a fact which speaks of
good times.
I have reason to believe that when our
friends have had time to sit down and cool
i)S they will find the volume of trade has
'>een but little short of other seasons. Or-
ders have been reduced to some extent in
-;ome instances, but in many cases more
planting has been done in general. The
late rush will make much amends for the
preceding dull spell, and we hope the ulti-
mate acknowledgment will be a season
lietter than was expected and equal to
other good ones. W. M.
Summit, N. J.
Geo. Gates has one house planted with
B.ridesmaid and has two other houses full
of fine stocky one year old plants which
he thinks he will run over for another
year. Mr. Gates will not build any addi-
tion to his plant this year.
Jas. Leslie has one house of chrysanthe-
mums planted ; his rose houses he will not
replant this year but will continue the
same beds over for another season.
Chas. Hagert is adding a rose house 120
feet long to his already large place.
R. L.
Chatham, N. J,
The rose growers of this town are busy
replanting their houses for the coming
season. The Mermet will be discarded en-
tirely here in favor of the Bridesmaid.
Several of our growers, Messrs. F. L.
Moore, Edw. Littlejohn and W. H. Ryan
among them, will grow each a house of
Meteor as they think it is one of the com-
ing favorites, some of these growers are to
run their plants for another season with-
out transplanting as an experiment.
E. S. Perrine is adding three more
violet houses to his establishment.
From all accounts our growers have
done fairly well during the past season,
taking into consideration the general state
of business. R. L.
Springfield, Mass.
The rose and strawberry show of the
Hampden County Horticultural Society
opened June 19. There were several out of
town exhibitors from Hartford, Holyoke
and Belchertown. L. D. Boyington had
on exhibition nearly 100 varieties of hardy
roses, including Star of Waltham, Sir
Rowland Hill, Charles Darwin, and Reine
de Violets.
C. L. Simons displayed some fine speci-
mens of roses, among them beine the
Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing, XJlrich
Brunner, Pride of Waltham and Jacq.
E. Young exhibited about 100 varieties
of hardy roses, including the following
varieties : Marshall P. Wilder, Eugene
Fiirst, Her Majesty, Paul Neyron, and
Merveille de Lyon.
The Rev. W. I. Hutchins, of Indian
Orchard, showed some handsome sweet
peas and L. D. Robinson displayed 20
varieties of the same flower.
The sweet pea exhibition of the Society
is to be held next month.
Foreign Notes.
How TO Grow Plants Without Earth.
— This is the title of a pamphlet issued in
England, explaining the uses of *'Jadoo
fibre," and giving directions for transfer-
ring plants which have hitherto been
grown in earth Into the fibre. The Oar-
dener^s Chronicle Buspects that "this fibre
is a species of moss, chemically prepared
to resist decay for a number of years and
yet be capable of affording food to plants."
In a list of plants which will grow in this
fibre, the following, among others, are
enumerated: Clianthus, Humulus japoni-
cus, Libonia, erica, cborozema, treman-
dra, Boronia polygala, azaleas, carnations,
pelargoniums, fuchsias, begonias, strepto-
carpus, Asparagus prostratus, auriculas,
pansies, wallflowers, and forget-me-nots.
To Rid Flower Pots of Worms.— A
new method of clearing the soil in flower
pots of worms is now finding favor among
English florists. The recipe is as follows :
Put one-quarter of a pound of commercial
ground mustard into a large sized water-
ing can, fill up with water, and let it stand
in soak for one hour. Then add some hot
water, stirring thoroughly and apply the
water to the pots. The worms soon come
to the surface, and no harm results to the
The Mooted Organization of Park
Superintendents.
Apparently the mooted organization of
parJ^ superintendents has only a local sig-
nificance, judging from the following let-
ters from two of the "leading" superinten-
dents in the country :
Editor IBlorista^ Exclmnge :
Your courteous communication of the
19th was the first intimation I received of
the contemplated organization of park
superintendents.
However, if all the superintendents are
practical men, such an organization must
necessarily result beneficially to the pub-
lic at large. Wm. Doogue.
Boston.
Editor Florists^ Exchanae:
Your note of 19th just received. I know
nothing of the proposed organization of
a society of the park superintendents of
the country except what I saw in your
contemporary last week.
I do not think such a society would be
prosperous, or efficient in promoting the
objects which the originators must have in
their minds. The reasons for this opinion
are, that even if all the superintendents in
the country should join, the body would be
weak in numbers and so hampered in the
expression of their views and experience by
their dependence on the prevalent senti-
ment of the time and place in which each
is located, that the papers read would have
little permanent value. The meetings
might be very useful for a general inter-
change of personal opinions on methods of
management, yet the local conditions in
each city are so diverse that the most suc-
cessful practice in one miyht be the most
ruinous in another. Wm. McMillan.
Buffalo.
Books Received.
University of Nebraska Seventh An-
nual Report of the Agricultural Experi-
ment Station.
Health and Comfori in the Home
Circle.— This is the title of a well-illus-
trated pamphlet giving descriptions of the
boilers manufactured by Thos. W. Weath-
ereds' Sons, of New York, together with
the firm's system of heating dwellings. It
contains lots of information that is very
valuable.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect,
^-Estimates f urn isbed on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address oare Florists' Bxchahqb.
170 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
♦ E. G. HILL & CO., I
♦ Wholesale Florists, t
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WHEN WRirrNS MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, «36 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. loose', Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE F1.0RtST*S EXCHANQC
S7VTIL-AX
HERE'S YOUK CHANCE !
To reduce stock before moving our houses
we will sell line, healthy, one year old Smilax
roots, at $10.00 per 1000 ; 8000 for $36.00. Stock
is limited. Don't forget, but order at once.
K. KILBOUBU, Jr. Clinton, If. T.
WHEN TWRrriNO MENTION THE PLORIST-S EXCHANer
FINE, STOCKY,
TRANSPLANTED SMILAX PLANTS.
75 Cents per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLET PLANTS.
in 3H inch pots, S1.7B per 100 ; $15.00 p^- 1000
Plants from soil, $10 per 1000 ; cuttings, $7.00
TerniB Cash.
B. F. BiRR, West End Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
100,000 Fine Strong Smilax Plants.
Out of 2 in, pots, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1000.
10,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
Out of 3 in. pota, $3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000.
25,000 Transplanted Smilax Plants
Out of boxes, $5.00 per 1000 ; 60 cts. per 100.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Terms Strictly Cash
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyomlne Co., AHica, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE PLORIBTS EXCHANSE
Smilax..
The first lot all sold. Next lot will
be ready July 1. Will hiive 100.000
ready then, at 75 cts. per 100, or S6 00
per 1000. These plants are a bargain,
will send sample for ten cents.
Pansies-
CASH WITH ORDER
ALBERT M. HERK,
L, B. 4S6. r.ancaster. Pa.
SMILAX PLANTS, ZH in., at $IO per 1000.
CUT SMILAX, at 10 cts. per strrne.
ASPARASUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 40 c<s. par string.
THE
HIGHLAND nORAI, CO.,
Dayton, Obio.
roB JUNE WEDPmG DECORATIOKS.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, ""''"^IT.^lZt'"''''-
yV. H. ELLIOTT,
Brigbton, ]IIass.
SMILAX,
pots, S2.00 per 100; $18.
V I U L E T S , Marie Louise,
strong: plants, from SH In.
pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
¥10.00 per 100; E.G. Hill, Gloriosum. JeBslca, 1,. Can-
ning:, Boehmer, Mrs. M. Simpaon. Mermaid, Source
D'Or. V. tl. Hallock, Advance. Mrs- J. N. Gerard,
Roalya. H. E. Widener, Ivory, Mrs. J. G Whilldin,
CulliDiffordi, Puritan, rooted euttines, 35 cts. per
doz.; $3 00 per 100; ZH inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
SAMUEL J. BUNTINGS, Elmwood Aye. and 58th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA,
584
The Klorist'^ Exchange;
RED
YELLOW
unRNimiKitJi
10,000 Fine Plants, f20.00
per 1000.
GEORGE ZEINER, Clarkson Street,
FLATBUSH, N. Y.
WHEN WWITINO I
S EXCHANGE
A few thousand letf, mostly BEDDER
and VERSCHAFFELTII. fine plants, ZH
inch, not drawn, $1.50 per 101; $12.60
per 1000. Cash with order.
C. F. FAIRFIELD, Springfield, Mass.
Cyclamen
3 in. pots, strong, fine.
$1.25 per dozen j $io.oo per loo.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
SPECIAL OFFER
Aseratuin, per 100. 1000,
Blue and white, in bud and bloom J3 00
fn1"flueBortB, 2J4 inch pots 3 CO 125 00
*• " 3 " 5 00 40 00
Mammoth*, in bud and bloom 3 00 25 00
Gen'l Collection " " 2 50 23 00
(Ja.Dua. per 100
Mad. Crozy, 4 in. pots $12 00
French variety, assorted, 4 in. pots 8 00
Creole, dark leaf, 4 in. pota 8 00
Cobjea^jcantleus, Sinchpots 6 00
(Jupliea, 2M Inch pots 4 00
DniNies. Snowcreat. 21-2 inch pots 4 00
FucUsfa, double and ainKle. 21-2 iDch pota — 4 00
" 31-2 inch pots.... 8 00
Gnzanlas, 21-2Inchpots 4 00
Geraniums, fragraut.3 inch pota 5 00
Liantanas, lOflne varieties 4 00
PandanuH UtiliH, flne plants $15.00 to 60 00
PnnttieS) transplanted
PelaraoniuniH, 3inch pots _
' 4 inch pota 12 00
Petunias, Dreer'8 Double Strain H 00
Rosea, H. P., bud and binom, 5 inch pota 25 00
Tea. bud and bloom, 4 inch pots 15 00
H. P'a.. 25 var., from 2H in pots 5 CO
SnlviaSplendenBand Wra Bedman.SHP ■> 00
Vinca, varieRata and elegana, 4 in., strong 10 00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W.H. Lincoln, Potter Palmer, Exquisite.
J. R, Pitcher. Jessica, Vivian Morel. E. G. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Pottler. L.C Price, MarRuerite
Graham, and £0 other good varieties, from 3M
inch, 13.50 and $1.00 per 100.
SEND rOB CATALOGUE OF OTHER
Send for price list of Boses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
CLEIIBING OUT SALE
OF FIRST-CL&SS STOCK AT
L01!V PRICES.
Per 100
Acalyplia Maceaf eana :K5 . 00
AcUy rantUes Lindenii 1.50
Alyssum "Tom Thumb" 1.75
Eeg:onia, Vernon 2 . 00
Cobsea Scandens, Sin. pots, very strong 3.50
Coleus, leading- sorts 3.00
Cupliea Platycentra 3.00
Dahlias, siug^Ie 3.00
Geraniums, Rose 3 . 00
" Mme. Salleroi 2.00
LophoBpermuni, per doz., 35cts 1.60
liObelia 1 . 35
*'Mums," all good varieties 4.00
Nasturtiums, Tall and Dwarf 1.35
Manettia Vines 1.50
Salvia, splendens 1.60
" Wm. Bedman 1.50
Stevia Variegata 1.50
Vinca, Alba and Rosea 1.00
Annuals, (e. g:. Asters, Celosias Cosmos,
etc 1.00
N. B.— Order promptly as this offer
may be withdrawn without notice.
" Sea'wanliaka Greenliouses,'*
P. O. Box 84, Ovster Bay, L. I.
WHFN WRITING MCNTION THG FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Denver, Col.
The premium list for the second chrys-
anthemum show, to be held November
7 to 10 inclusive, under the auspices of the
Denver Florists' Society, has been issued.
New Rochelle, N. Y.
The tree and flower committee of the
New Rochelle Association, held its annual
sale of plants at the gymnasium during
the morning and afternoon of Saturday,
June 16. The stimulation of plant cul-
ture was the object of the sale, and slips
containing directions for treatment were
given with each variety. Premiums in the
different classes are offered, the awards
to be made next fall.
Brighton, Col.
The worst hail storm known in many
years visited this section, taking a course
southwest to southeast about two miles
wide. The Webster & Go. garden ranches
are badly cut up. At Henderson, the
melon, onion and berry crop are anni-
hilated. So fierce was the storm that at
Island Station the Platte River rose a foot
in an hour, and that on top of an already
high stage of water. Tbe loss to the agri-
culturists will amount to many thousands
of dollars. J. E. K.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The exhibition of the Floral Society held
June 14, was a great success, some mag-
nificent displays being made. E. S. Nixon
had a fine exhibit of ferns, coleus, cala-
diums and palms.
Mrs. J. W. Crouch made a most elabo-
rate display, consisting mainly of palms,
ferns, ornamental and decorative plants
and blooming fiowers. Her palms were
one of the features of the exhibition.
C. O. Hunt had a fine exhibit of Pan-
danus utilis, palms, cacti, ferns and a very
fine collection of variegated leaved be-
gonias.
There were in all nearly 300 exhibitors,
mostly amateurs.
The floral pieces were numerous and
varied in design, the most elaborate of
them perhaps being a miniature yacht, 12
feet long, composed entirely of cut flowers
and loaded with magnolia blossoms. In
the stern sat the steersman — a big doll.
The sailp were composed of smilax, and
the boat rested upon a silver sea of tin
foil. On tbe boat was the placard, "The
Plucky City on the Stream of Progress."
An elaborate Horal anchor was in the bow.
This yacht and appurtenancen was the
work of E. S. Nixon. Mrs. J. W. Crouch
also had some very artistic pieces.
Pittsburg.
Clnb Notes.
The Florists' Club meeting was at-
tended by about fifteen members, and the
secretary, E. C. Liudwig, being absent on
account of the serious illness of his wife,
Geo. Oesterle was requested to act instead
The report of the committee on flower
show was received and on motion the com-
mittee was continued. The annual outing
and the S. A. F. Convention in Atlantic
City was discussed, but it was tbe chair's
opinion that it was rather too early yet to
make any arrangements for either.
Uarkot Notes.
Trade still holds up fairly well in
cut flowers, but plant trade is about done.
Funeral work in the beginning of last
week kept the florists busy, particularly
for the funeral of one of the county com-
missioners for which many large and
elaborate pieces were put up. School com -
mencements also furnished considerable
work. Roses and carnations are plentiful,
the latter somewhat of a glut, and sell very
low. Fine sweet peas, grown out doors,
are to be seen and are in good demand.
Pgeonies are done for this season.
F. BURKI, in company with his brother-
in-law, sailed for Europe last week to be
absent on a visit to his relatives and for
business for several months.
A. W. Bennett, supt. of Schenley Park,
lost his youngest son last week. He was a
little over one year old and died after a
week's illness. The remains were taken
to Brooklyn for interment in Greenwood
Cemetery.
P. S. Randolph, president of the
Florists' Club, is suJffierine from a severe
whooping cough.
A. Frischkorn, with W. C. Beckert,
seedsman, is rejoicing over the advent of a
son.
A few florists spent a pleasant evening
at bowling last Friday, and some good
scores were made, going over 200 pins.
Although the Pittsburg florists have very
little opportunity to practice at bowling,
we expect to have quite a fair team at the
contest (if any) in Atlantic City, and we
certainly shall not be at the tail end this
time 1 E. C. Reineman,
Mineola, N. Y.
There is a horticultural exhibition given
n connection with the annual Queens
County Fair, which occurs in June, at
which several of the Long Island and other
growers and many amateurs always make
it a point to compete. This year the
management are to be congratulated on
the meritorious exhibition gotten to-
gether by professionals and amateurs
alike, the whole display reflecting the
greatest credit on all concerned, especially
cut flowers and hardy roses ThefoUow-
iog gentlemen acted as judges :
On plants and cut fiowers : C. H. Allen,
Floral Park, N. Y. ; J. W. Withers, of
American Gardening.
On fruits : Isaac Cole, Gleu Cove, L. I. :
H. Hicks, Westbury Station, L. I.
On vegetables : Alex. Baxter, Chas.
Oakly, D. K. Morrell, all of Long Island.
C. Besold exhibited some very fine car-
nations, for which he got first premium :
his Scott, Albertini, McGowan, American
Flag, Anna Webb, Puritan and Hinze's
white, were very fine. He has now four
houses, three of which are 125 feet long,
mainly for carnations. 20,000 are planted
out for this next season and are looking
remarkably well.
E. C. Darmstadt, of Hewletta, L. I.,
was second for carnations and first for a
collection of coleus. G. Rogers, of Hemp-
stead, carried off the honors forgeraniump,
and a special premium was awarded to P.
H. Scudder, Glen Head, L. I., for a display
of palms and ferns.
The first prize for strawberries was given
to E. & J. C.Williams, Montclair, N.J. ,
Fd. Boulon, Sea Cliff, L. L, being second.
For 25 dishes strawberries, limited to
growers in the county, F. Boulon was first;
he was also first for three dishes of new
seedlings in the open class, and first for
three dishes in the local class, besides tak-
ing a number of firsts for vegetables, mak-
ing in all 20 first premiums to this exhi-
bitor.
The Oasis Nursery Company, Westbury
Station, L. I., made quite an extensive dis-
play of hardy fiowers and tuberous rooted
begonias, for which they were awarded a
special honorarium. The pseonies in this
exhibit were superb ; one pure white with
a small crimson spot in the center, densely
double, measured fully ten inches across.
Both red and white double pyrethrums
were very fine. Among begonias, there
were some excellent doubles, but perhaps
the most noticeable was the variety Chrys-
anthemumflora ; this is a pleasing pink,
of pendulous habit, with semi double
chrysanthemum-like flower; it originated
and was sent out by a French firm some
two years ago. J. W.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
SempertlureUH Incarnata, Dew, $5.00 per doz.
" Compacta, new, $3.00 "
" Vernon, 60o. a doz.; $4.00 a 100.
•' Snowdrop, 60o. " $4.00 "
JOHN C. EiSELE,
■20th and Ontario Sts., Tioea Sla., FHILA., Pi.
BEGONIA REX.
Countesse de Erdody and four other
gtiod sorts, handsome little plants, from
ain pots, atSOcts. per doz., $4.00 per 100.
We also have remaining about 3.O0O Golden
Bedder and VerschafEeltii Coleus, 2 inch pots,
at $1.60 per 100.
W. p. BRINTON, CHRISTIANA. PA.
Pansies and Ferns.
Betscher strain, good blooming Pansies ; $1.50
per 100 ; $12.6U per 1000.
Ferns — Adiantums Cuneatum and Gracillimum,
Pteris Serrulata, SerrulataCristata. Adiantoides,
Cretica albo-Lineala and SelagineUas, $5.00
per 100.
CUrysantliemums, fine selection, $3.50 per 100.
Geraniums, Fuchsias, etc., good selection, 4
in. pots, $7.60 per 100.
Smilax, $1.50perl00; $12.60 per 1000.
TERMS CASH WITH ORDER.
Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, Ohio,
ATHCN WniTfNG MENTION 1
SCO L LAY'S
IMPROVED
PUTTY BULB.
For Glazing Sash, Etc.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
74 & 76 Myrtle Arenue,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalogue
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street,
GLASS!
• Figures before bttyhig Glaesi
New York.
Eatimatea Freely Given,
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
.-■We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm cf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will he under the man-
agement of ■William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goo'ds. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send tor price list and samples and
we know you will give us an order Mention papei.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y.
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^EVANS' IMPROVED CHALLENGE ;
KoUer Bearing, Self-Oiling Device,
Automatic Stop, Solid Link
Chain, makes the IMPKOVED
CHALIiENGE the most perfect
apparatus in the market. . . .
Operating lOO ft. Section
WRITE FOE CATALOeCE AMD PBICES liEFOKE
PLACING TOUR ORDER ELSEWHERE.
QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.
1 1
RICHMOND, IND.
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WHEN WRITING
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGB
T'HE Florist's Exchanged,
585
LORD & BURNHAM CO.,
HORTICULTURAL IRCHITECTS IND RUILDERS.
Steaiu aud Hot Water Heatlns' Eusfiueers
Plans a id Estimates turnisl cd oi appl c t on
THIRTY BIGHT YEARS EXPERIENCE UNEQUALED FACILITIES FOR MANUFACTURING
Mention paper. Send four cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington- on -Hudson, N.Y.
GRIENHOUSEIIEITINGIIID.IIEIITIUTIIIG,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
"o
jlitcliing^^G
ESTABLISHED 1844.
! Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Baising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
' ICention paper. or Slate Tops.
SHND 4C. POSTAGE FOR Itrl^USXRAOrHD CATAI«OGl7K^
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantitiea
Catalogues ajid price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^VS & CO.,
••ORTH CAMBRIDCE, MASS.
WHEN WRiTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
tJSE_
E. J. VAH REYPER'S
"Perfect" Glaziers' Point
MANUFACTURED BY
Essex Heights Floral Co., Belleville, N. J.
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
betiC macnine in the market. Don't buy aVentl
:. N^N/'<=>i 1=-,
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
IMPROVED GLAZING
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES.
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
KT LOSniSST RKTSS.
S3 SO. FIFTH AV.. NEW YORK, I 14 ik 19 D I C Jb QOI\l 89 LIBERTY ST.. NEW YORK,
n,st. IIoiiit.li nml nieecker Sbi. »■• nrAritlO «X OV^IV, 11,1 llro»U,7..j nnd Ihureh SU.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural IrGhitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents in stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
When Answering an Adi/erfisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.
This personal request
3 under every adver-
greatiy help this
print, and by complying with ir you will
EGONOiGlL WtTER HEITERS
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly- increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTSj we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. "We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application,
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COj'''''^'^l'j^il^^j!*""'
ufADCurkiicec f Pearson street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. T.
nMKe.nuuoe.a | Elandolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
than pay the Hddil
thereby Having enouuli
Liiibt.
breRkafice from frost.
beat a house elazed with
B, wil h full particulars, and Price List.
GASSSB, Florist, Euclid ATeiiue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
SmNDHRO FLOWER POTS.
it. nfl' for Cnsli i. ilh orfler, apecia]
. .22 00 16
.. 15 00
100
.$10 00
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatns at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Machine.
The Florist's friend in
working and prices.
VICTORY !
VICTORY
I
No repairs lor 5 years;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
"Sfo-CLUgs-bo-v^T-ia., OIhL±o_
p. O. BOX tlS«0.
FOUNDED 1850.
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren St., and 46, 48 & 50 College Place,
NEW YORK CITY.
One Block from 6th & 9th Ave.
Elevated Stations,
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
PORT ED-HTAKD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New York City, New York Agents.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS
^GLASS^
For Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, &c.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ESTIMATES AND COKKESPONDENCE INVITEIJ.
JOHN DICK Jr., 250 So. tUli St., Pliila., Pa.
mmmmmm
Ueceived HIGHEST AWARD at
PARIS, MELBOURNE aud
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Ueceived HIGHEST AWARD at COLUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION,
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
109 aud 111 Brekn
The Clipper
Sash Bar
For butted
glass.
No Putty
required.
Absolutely
d proof.
Last long-
er.costless,
look better
thantheold
fashioned
roof. Pro-
material in Clear Cypress.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
586
TH:E^ "Rl-ORTST'S EXCHANQE.
FLORIpTg' mpn^ BULB^.
Special low prices for immediate
orders for import on
FLORISTS'
HIGH
FORCING
BUIiBS,
for Summer and Autumn delivery.
Send for list. Free on application.
nm ii[iiD[RSOii & CO.,
35 & 37 GORTLANDT 'STREET,
NEW YORK.
Best in the Market, per
lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Tlowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
Bnish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
t. mRRMIIIII,
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itockv. .?1.00 X
per 1000. X
PETER J. SGHUUR, Kalamazoo, Mich. X
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HEN WRITING MENTION THE FtORIST'S
CELERY
2,000,000
CABBAGE ANB CELERY PLANTS,
CABBAGE — I.ate Flat Dutch, Drnmliead,
$1.60 per 1000, in lots of B.OOO and over,
$1.00 per 1000.
CELERY— "White Plume, Golden Self
Blanching, Paschal, $1.50 per 1000.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Grissinger, Pa.
WHEN WR:TING mention the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SALES AT AUCTION.
JUNE 26th,
TEA BOSES and assorted
Green stuflf.
JUNE 28th,
OKCHIDS from I. Forsterman,
W. Mathews, etc.
AUGUST ROLKER, Auctioneer.
206 Greenwich St., New York.
CELERY PLANTS.
"White Plume, Golden Heart, Paschal,
New Hose and Boston Market. Nice for
transplanting, 1000, $1.S5; 10,000, $10.00.
CABBAGE PI^AKTS, $1.50 per 101)0;
10,000 for $10.00.
C. J. SANFORO, Ur.ionville, Conn.
LYHBROOK PANSIES.
This giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from tlie olioicest
selected flowers.
New crop now ready.
Finest mixedi best yellow, pure white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, f i.oo.
JACOB SEALY, Lynbrook, N. Y.
IN FINE CONDITION.
3000 Coleus, mostly Verachafleltii,
Golden Bedder, and some fancy kinds, SJ^and
3 in. pots, $3.50 per 100.
Verbenas, in bloom, fine and healthy, Sin.
pots, $2.50 per 100.
A tow other Plants, as per ad. of June 16.
100,000 Cabbage Plants, Sl-W per
1000; $1.00 600, this is the Unest strain in the
market, and every plant will make a head if
planted up to August 15.
CASH WITH ORDER.
Wffl. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N.J.
CELERY PLANTS
White Plume, Giant Golden Heart, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at $1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free.
C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
Surplus Celery Plants
NOW READY at $I.OO per lOOO.
Grown by the largest grower in America.
200,000 White Plume.
200,000 Hartwell Perfection.
200,000 Giant Golden Beart.
200,000 Giant Pascal.
1000 Bridesmaids, for sale, $5.00 per 1000.
632 Pearl
I Street,
GREAT BARGAINS IN GALLA LILIES
Wishing: to close out my entire stock
of CALtA liltlES, I offer bulbs for
August delivery very low. Write for
prices to
MR'. THEOBOSIA B. SHEPHERB,
HIRE FLORIDI TlOWtRS
Contract growini; for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PiKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMIIME, FLA.
WHEN WRITING KZWTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANSr
WHITE PLUME, HEARTWELL, GIANT
PASCAL, LARGE RIBBED, NEW ROSE,
GOLDEN DWARF, al $3.00 per lOOO.
Also 3000 AI^TIBRNAKTHERA out
of 2J^ inch pots, strong plants, vellow and
red, at $2.00 par lOO. Cash with order.
GUSTAVE GLOGK, Florist, Fort Lee, N. Y.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Lilies of the Valley,
Azaleas and Palms, Lilium Auraf
' AT LOWEST MAKKET PKICBS. J
F=-. N^N/-. C^. ^CSI — IISXI|-r^ cSt cztcz:^
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N- J.
Salesrooms: 60 Barclay Street, 3Se-w Yorli.
CHEAP FOR CASH.
Per 100
COLEUS S2 00
ALTERNANTHEBA a 00
LEMON VERBENAS 3 00
PYBETHRUM GOLDEN 2 00
FUCHSIAS 3 00
VAR. STEVIA 3 00
HELIOTROPE 3 00
LOBELIA a 00
HBLIANTHUS 3 00
GYMNOCARPA 2 00
HARDY FORGET-ME-NOT. 2 00
YERBENAS 3 00
VIOLETS 2 00
GERANIUMS 3 00
MRS. POLLOCK 5 00
MAU. SALLEROI 3 00
ANTHEMIS CORONAEIA 3 00
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS 3 00
W. W. GREENE i SON, Watertowfl, N. Y.
CHRYSABTHEMDllS
Fine soft young stock of the best sorts,
2J^ inch pots,
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per looo.
Immediate shipment. Cash with orders.
JOHN CURWEN, Jr., Villa Nova, Pa.
MENTION THEtLPRIST'S EXCHANeE
0/ Savec%^:our
/ O — ^^^^^^ ■ iioal
' ■■ Bills.
If your Houses are Heated hy a Furman Boiler.
I hese Boilers have a high reputation, for Staunchness,
Durability and Safety, and are Great Coal SavefS.
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF GREENHOUSE HEATING.
t us make you an estimate Free. Seud for Catalogue.
THE HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.,
srm m ti i msL
Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 2 varieties,
biusb and red, home ffrown, fine young: plants,
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100,
Marguerite Carnations, seedii)igB, $1.50
per 100.
Grenadine Carnations, seedlings, $2 a 100
Clematis fLammula, 3 inch puts, 75 cts.
per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Clematis, large flowering varieties from 3
inch puts. $1.50 per doz.
Dracaena indi visa, 4 in. potB, $1.50 a doz.
Echeveria secunda glanca, $3.00 a 100.
Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, select
varieties, $1,50 per 100.
Anthericum picturatum, 4 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Coleu3» Golden Bedder and Vorschaffeltii,
$2.00 per 100.
Altemantheraa Paronychioidcs, (best red)
Aurea nana. Rosea nana, Versicolor. $2 a 100,
Achyranthes, Lindenli and Versicolor, $2
per 100.
Stevia variegata, $3.00 per 100.
Poinsettia pulcherrima, from 4 in. pots,
$1.50 per doz.
Address Letters :
G. EISELE, llthand Jefferson Sts.Phila.Pa
ITIONTHEFLOniSTS' EXCHANGE
FreshandHandsome
ARE THE
CAPE FLOWERS
We have just Received.
Nothing finer has ever been on the
market.
We offer extra selected, very large and
handsome, per lb. $1.00; IjO lbs. $8.50.
No. I quality, per lb. $ .75; iO lbs. $8.50.
Small flowers, perfectly white and good,
per lb. $ .50; 10 lbs. $4.50.
FOR CASE LOTS,
Special prices on application.
All supplies for
WEDDING and .
COMMENCEMENT
DECORATIONS
in full stock and rich assortment,
and our facilities are such that we
can supply you promptly and satis-
factorily.
SEND IN YOUR JUNE ORDERS.
56 N. 4:th Sreet,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
^"WHOLESALE OTTTT ^f
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. YI. No 31.
NE^TV YORK, JUNE 30, 1894.
One Dollar Per Tear.
TO BUYERS OF
LILIUM HARRISII
THERE will be sold this year in the United States a large
quantity of Lilium Harrisii from which the flowers were cut
in Bermuda the past season for Easter trade. Such bulbs will
prove very unsatisfactory for forcing.
We have secured from one of the largest and best growers in Bermuda his
entire crop of Lilium Harrisii from which no flowers were cut. It has been person-
ally inspected by us during cultivation and is of the purest strain and absolutely
free from any taint of disease, dn exception in these respects to many bulbs offered.
.Our bulbs are grown on new ground at a great distance and entirely separated by
water from the infected district, with the result that not the slightest vestige of
disease has appeared among them.
Bulbs will be delivered full measurement and at prices as low as reliable goods
can be ofEered. Florists wishing to secure this quality of bulbs should write us for
prices, stating quantity required.
It is a well-known fact that large quantities of low-grade Dutch and French
bulbs are annually unloaded upon the American market. We have made it a
special point this season to secure bulbs only of the highest grade and shall depend
upon our ability to supply you with this quality of goods at reasonable prices for
your continued favors.
We have not secured all the best bulbs that are grown, but all that we have
are of that kind. Send us a list of your wants in
ROMAN HYACINTHS, DUTCH HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS,
TULIPS, FREESIAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, or FALL
BULBS of any kind.
PITCHER & MAN DA,
United States Nurseries,
SHORT HILLS, N. J.
FLOWER SEEDS.
Trade pkt.
. . $0 50
. . 50
PRIMULA chinensis fimbriata, single white .
" " " red
" " " mixed
PRIMULA, double white 50 seeds, 50
" " i-ed . ■' ' 50
" " mixed " so
CALCEOLARIA GRANDIFLORA, tigered and self colors . .trade pkt., 50
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM, a grand strain. . . .100 seeds, 1 00
New crop PANSY SEED will be ready early in July. Send in your orders now
so it can be sent you immediately on arrival.
FREESIA. We now have our stock of these bulbs home grown, under glass,
which we are selling at $7.50 per 1000. Our California grown Freesia will
will arrive soon and we are booking orders for same at $5.00 per 1000.
UlilTJM HABBISII. ( Let us figure on your wants for these. We know
KOMAN HYACINTHS. ( we can satisfy you as to quality, if that is what
you want.
TOBACCO STEMS. Now is the time to lay in your season's supply
ship in quantities of 500 lbs. or more as follows ;
1 bale, about 500 lbs per lb., \\i cent.
2 " 1000 " " l'
4 " 2000 " " V
We can
We
*';? . D t\ C C D I A M T O ^°^ forcing, from finest lot of young
otfermg IV \J Ob F^LaMIHIO stock in the West, as follows:
PBRLE, NIPHETOS, MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID
TESXOUT. METEOR, VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA PRANCE,
GONTIER, OLOTHILDE SOUPERT, U. BRUNNER,
2J inch $5.00 ; 3 inch $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, aj inch $6.00 ; 3 inch $8.00 per 100.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
RUSSIKN..
We beg to call the at-
tention of the trade to oar
New Large Flowering
Lily of the Valley,
^^^li^A^
RUSSIAN, which is with-
out qup.«tion, the highest
grade of Valley ever re-
celved in this country.
The following testimon-
ials from two of the most
celebrated growers of Ijily
of the Valley are a suflSc-
ient guarantee of its ex-
coiUence :
Philadelphia. Pa.
Feb. 27th, 1894.
MR. F, E. McAllister,
Dear Sir: — I am very mucb
KuHsiaD
ved from you last
arge and there 8
Philadelphia, Pa.
Valley I received from you last
Autumn was very Que. Bacli
Htalk had from 12 to 18 bells. The
bells are particularly laiffe, of a
strong growth, and about 15
inches high.
Yours respectfully
WM. K. HARRIS.
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, $100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis fimbriata Mixed S!3 00 per pkt.
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Cineraria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Gloxinia, Extra Cbolce Mixed 1 00 "
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Cineraria hybrida grandmora.
Best Covent mixture, at $0.50 Trade pkt.
Best dwarf German mixture, at 50 "
Superior French mixture, at 50 "
Calceolaria hybrida grandiflora.
Best Covent Garden mixture, at $0.50 Trade pkt.
Primula sinensis fimbriata.
„ „ , . 100 seeds. 1000 seeds.
Eolker's mixed $0.30 $1.50
DeepEed 25 1.75
Carmine 20 ].50
Rose 20 1.50
White 20 1.50
Blue 30 2.50
Striped 20 1.50
Queen of Whites best English strain , at $0.40 per 50 seeds.
Chiswick Red, •' " .40 "
Princess of Wales, pure white " " .40 "
Vesuvius, bright red " " .40 "
St. Gatien, rosy red, bright " " .40 "
Fern leaved, vphite, at 35 per 100 seeds
" red, at 35 "
" rose, at 25 "
" mixed, at 35 "
Double mixed, at. 40 per 50 seeds.
Red leaved, curled Italian mixed, at |0.50 trade pkt.
Green" " " " " 50 "
We quote prices now for early Fall Delivery on ROIKAN HYACINTHS,
TULIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIES, DUTCH HYA-
CINTHS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, Etc.
Address AUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Addnsa LeHers to Station £. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Hfew York
588
TiTEi ■Pl.ORTS'P'S "EXCTTATMG^EJ.
B U I^ B S
We are now booking orders at special low prices.
Write for quotations.
Extra Fine Ground Bone, for Rose grow-
ing, per bbl., 300 lbs., $5.00.
Tissue Paper, for florists' use, manilla,
24x36, per ream, 90c.
Perfection Glazing Points, per tOOO, 50c.
Green Smilax Twine, per doz. balls, |1.00.
Putty Bulbs, 75c. each.
Rubber Sprinklers, 75c. each.
WM. ELLIOTT & SOHS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHBAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Sammer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSTBN,
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
xo,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JABIES n. DBNHAIH,
SEEJ>iKAN, LOS ANGELES, CAL
CHEAPER THAN DRY BULBS.
200 Caladium Esculentum
Bulbs, 7 to 10 inches in circumference, 4
and 5 inch pots, 75c. a doz., |5.00 a 100.
FORBES & WILSON.
880 Flashing Ave., - Long Island City, N. T.
^m SELL SEEDS. J
Special low prices to 1^ 0
FLORISTS and DEALERS.^' 5
WEEBER & DON, Ki
Seed Merchanta and Growers, i
114- Chambers St.. - NEW YORK. ^
WHEH WRITING I
5 EXCHANGE
"vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Plants, Bnlba and
Reaulaites. They are
the Deat at the lowest
prices. TRADB LIST
insued quarterly, mailed
WWWWWWW ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼
BURPEE'S I
: SEEDS I
I PHILADELPHIA. |
S Wholesale Price List for Florists ^
M and Market Q-ardeners. ^
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WHEN WRITING MENTION THE PLOBIPT'S EXCHA" i"'
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Maikot Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
HeEt. Cable Address : ©eForest Phila. ""
Price lists on application.
WHEN WRrriNG MEWnOH THE n-OBIST'S EXCHANGE
DUTCH
BULBS.^^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOffl ¥. ELDERING, Importer,
78 Barclay Street,
NEW YORK.
RISTS-EXCHA^Ge
Send in contract orders for fall delivery.
New Mammoth Perfection Cosmos, llrllnd a,
hite; Roseta, pink, both sorts and mixed.
New Giant Calliopsis, Golden Glory.
New Ipomcea, Heavenly Blue.
Sweet Peas, named and mixed, Eckford''8 strain
Smilax, Cobea Scandens, Large Flowering
Cannas, Mammotli Verbena, New Dwarf
Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, Cuttings of
Geraniums, all claeses, Choice Pelargon-
iums, Fine Hybrid Cacti, Amaryllis
Bulbs. Send for trade list to
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD,
Ventura-by-the-Sea. Oal.
5,000,000 FREESIAS.
BUT FIliST MAND.
We will deliver you Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
%toMin-<Jiam.,perl,000, - «4,.00
M to % iu., per 1,000, - - S3.00
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price lyist.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi-
florums, Auratums, Rubrums, Albums for Fall
planting— We are Headquarters,
We are the ONLT FIRM in the United
States who guarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERCEJt & CO.
EetaWiliel 1378. SAH FSAKCISCO, CAL
CARNATIOMS AI^I. SOI^D.
I have a flue lot of
NELLIE BOWDEH CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
WRITE FOR PRICE.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
(Sherwood Hall Nurseky Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUARTEKS FOE,
CALIFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS
JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
# PRIMULA SINENSIS. #
Our Primula seed has been grown by the most celebrated English, French, German and
American specialists, and is remarkable for great diversity of coloring, as well as for splendid
habit of the plants and the large size of the flowers, measuring from 1% to 2 inches in diameter,
being perfectly round and beautifully fringed.
PRIMULAS WITH FRINGED FOLIAGE.
Globosa Altia, very large, ivory-white
280 seeds, 60 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Blue, a clear sky-blue, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
IMont Blanc, new, large, milk-white flow-
ers, 260 seeds. 60 cts.
Velvety Ited, new, 250 seeds, 60 cts.
Oculata L,ntea, white with large yellow
eye, 260 seeds, 50 cts.
Rosea, bright pink. 250 seeds, 35 cts.
Striata, white and lilac striped, 100 seeds, 15c.
; 1000 seeds. Sl.OO; 1-16 oz., »1.60.
ixed, 250 seeds, 36 cts.
O j^ INT HO- .^ S .
Strong pot plants.
]SViiFi^t'z''r.'!'.'*!'.".''^» *iffi ■>■=!•. ^^
PACL, MARQUANT '.'.'.■."lO 00 "
Al>PUONSE BOUVIER .....Koo "
Please send your orders at once
"W. A. inAiKnA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
WHEN WRITING ftlENTIOH THF PUOBIST'S EXCHANU^
Contracts Now in Order
For growing your June Budded Peach of the
Blberta, Crosby, Champion and other sorts
desired; also June Budded Plums of Japan
and other varieties, the Koyal Apricot, as well
as a full assortmeut of Nectarines.
Low rates and careful attention given,
ALEX. PULLEN,
MILFORD NURSERIES, MILFORD, DEL.
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for it.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Charlotte, _ - - . Vermont.
Altoa, white, 250 seeds, 30c.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
CliiS'wlclr Red, brightest red, 260 seeds'
36 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.20.
Kermesina Splendens, crimson, 250
seeds, 30 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
Atrosausruinea, brightest deep red, large
flower, 260 seeds, 50 cts.; lOOO seeds, $1.70.
Alba masrnliica, snow white, large, 250
seeds, 50 ots.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
lYIixtuTe of all the above, 250 seeds. 35
PRIMULAS, WITH FBRN-LIKE FOLIAGE,
PRIMULA, double mixed, W seeds, 60 cts.
NEW GIANT PRIMULA, mixed, anew strain, ISOseeda.SOcts.
VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE.
This mixture is composed of tbe most salable colors of Slnpile Flowerine Chinese Primulas, the best
whites, pinks and reds, with a sprinklinn of other colors, enoueh to Rive a large variety of colors, the most
important shades predomlnHting. It contains some of the above mentioned Ginnt sorts, some Jb ern
lenved, some of tbe Pallanza strains, also some with darlt leaves and stems. We have taken special pain
to make this mixture as complete as possible, and can unreservedly recommend It to everyone.
Price for Internationnl Mixture, Packet of 250 seeds, 50 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.25; 1-16 oz.. $2.C0
CINERARIA HYBRIDA, Colnmbian Mixture, per JOOO seeds. 50 cts.
CAliCEOl-ARIA HYBRID A, beat miied, a splendid strain, trade packet, 50 cts.
CVCI^AMEN, Giant Mixture, 60 seeds, 50 cts.; l-8oz.,$2.00.
"»«Sf VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE""™?,"""
BULBS ABB PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HDLSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
: FtORlST'S EXCHflNGF
CANNAS
VERY FINE.
HALF PRICE.
mi. CROZY. FRANCOIS CROZY.
STAR OF '91. NELLIE BOWDEN.
ALPHONSE BOUVIER. PAUL IVIARQUANT.
Out of 4 inch pots, .$5.00 per 100.
ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
We have found your paper a valuable
advertising medium and are well pleased
with the results obtained.
J. L. DILLON.
The Klortst's Exchanob.
589
Good Stock Cheap.
Peiunlaa, double white, purple and pink, 3 100
Inch pots $3.00
Geraniums, double Btocky, 3 inch pots ...... 3.U0
Verbsnas 2.00
Salvia, 3 inch 3.00
Dracaena Indlvlsa, 3 feet, {3.00 per doz.
Coleus, Golden Bedder, 2^ inch. 2.60
GEO. H. BENEDICT, TorkTille, N. Y.
IN FINE ToNDlflON.
3000 Coleus, mostly Versclmffeltii,
Golden Bedder, and some fancy kinds, SJ^and
3 in. pots, $3.50 per 100.
Verbenas, iu bloom, flue and healthy, 3 in.
pots, $3.50 per 100.
A few other Plants, as per ad. of June 16.
lOO.OOO Cabbage Plants, Si 50 per
1000; $1.00 500, this is tlie Hnest strain in the
market, and every plant will make a head if
planted up to August 15.
CASH WITH ORDER.
WM. 3. CHINNICK, TBENTON, If . J
LYNBROOK PANSIES.
This giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from the ohoicest
selected flowers.
New crop now ready.
Finest mixed, best yellow, pure white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, $1.00.
JACOB SEALT, Lynbrook, N. Y.
Pansies Wortli Raising.
hard times.
NEW SEED KBADT NOW.
One package (yi onnce), $1.00.
FiTe packag'es, $4.00.
Cash -witli order.
- CHRISXIAN SOI^TAV,
199 6RANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N J.
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Grade Pansy Seed
New crop, now ready, saved with special care from
selected plants only and vrarranted fiist class >n
every respect.
Tbe Jeniiine^B 'X.'SL Strain. American and
Imported Varieties, mixed, cream o± pansies. alUarge
liowerinK, prand colors, fine for exhibition, 1500 seeds.
?1.00; loz.. *8.00.
The J euuine'a Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about ^500 seeds, $100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz., $15.00 No
aktm milk In tbis strain, tbey are just as guod as I
can make 'em. Finer color and more variety than
last season. The best strain for florists, either for
winter blooming or sprint; sales.
Dr. Fan Nt, best black, 2500 seeds $1 OD
Finest Yellow, dark eye, 2500 seeds J.OO
Pure White, the best. 2500 seeds 100
Victoria, bright red, 1000 seeds I.CO
ALL MT OWN GROWTH OF 1894.
Half packats of any of above. 50 cents.
Remit by money order or registered letter.
OASU WITH ORJȣR.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Lock Box 264. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
Zlrnglebel Giant Pansies
OWING to favorable weather, have
been simply magnificent this sea-
son, and our seed beds are a sight
to behold. Never before have we ob-
tained such size and colors, and as usual,
wherever exhibited, have eclipsed every-
thing else, receiving also the most flatter-
ing testimonials from the leading florists
and seedsmen all over the country.
We will have new Seed to offer on
about July 1st of our popular strains,
^ THE GIANT MARKET ^j,
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in trade packets of 2,000 and 500 seeds
respectively, with practical directions
for sowing and growing our Pansies.
Price, trade packet, {I.OO.
Also Plants for sale later on.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.
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ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
MiLTONiA Wakscewiczii is one of the
finest and mdst distinct of the genus. It
has oblong, compressed, acute, shining
bulbs, four inches long, bearing a siugle
linear-oblong bright green leaf eight
inches long. The inflorescence is lateral ;
the racemes which support 10-18 flowers,
differ from all others of the genus in being
panicled. The individual flower expands
two inches, varying in color in different
plants to such an extent as to often be
mistaken for different species. Tbe sepals
and petals are brownish red, or in some
varieties claret red, tipped with white;
lip orbicular, ;n'hite, stained in the center
with claret red, and spotted with yellow
at the base ; in many varieties the apical
third only is white.
I have seen this plant in good condition
under several modes of culture; it does
well, however, potted lightly in chopped
peat and sphagnum, through which a few
bits of charcoal have been intermixed,
with good drainage. Pots or baskets suit
it equally well, with an Intermediate tem-
perature. A liberal supply of water
should be given during the growings sea-
son, with enough to keep the pseudo-bulbs
in good condition when at rest.
Oncidium leucochilum. This is a
valuable species for cut-flower work. It
does best in pots filled two-thirds full of
drainage, the balance chopped peat and
sphagnum, equal parts. The pseudo-
bulbs are ovate-oblong, compressed, pale
green and diphyllous; the light green
leaves are ligulate-acute and a foot long.
The lateral panicles are branched from the
base upwards, and are often six feet long,
many flowered, each IJ inches across.
Sepals and petals pale green, closely but
irregularly barred with rich deep brown ;
lip broad, winged at the base, pure white
with a pink five forked crest on the base ;
staminode green, yellow beneath, winged
with purple. This species does best dur-
ing Winter in a temperature of 60 degrees
at night and 65 degrees by day.
Oncidium Makshallianum belongs to
the O. crispum section, and is one of the
most distinct forms. The narrowly-ovate,
often corrugated pseudo-bulbs are four
inches long and diphyllous ; the leaves are
oblong- lanceolate 6-8 inches long. The
flowers are two inches across and are borne
in great numbers on panicles one to three
feet long. Sepals small, the lateral ones
connate, pale dull yellow, spotted trans-
versely with brown ; petals irregularly
ovate, emarginate, bright yellow, spotted
on the center, or in some varieties dotted
over the inner surface with light brown ;
lip large and well expanded, bilobed,
bright yellow, spotted or dotted at the
base with brown ; column vinous brown
and white.
The plants should be grown in baskets
in the Cattleya or intermediate house in a
good porous material, consisting of chop-
ped peat fiber, sphagnum and broken
crocks or charcoal. A liberal supply of
wa-ter during the growing season is neces-
sary, and the plants must not be allowed
to shrivel when at rest, as they are diflS-
cult to recuperate.
CCELOGTNE Datana grandis. This is a
tall, upright growing species attaining a
height of over two feet. The pseudo-bulbs
are sub-cylindrie, about eight inches high,
supporting two upright oblong-acuminate
leaves. The flowers are produced in
slender drooping racemes 2-3 feet long,
and are pale translucent yellow (almost
white) and brown.
On account of the pendent racemes the
plants are best grown in baskets, a mix-
ture of peat and sphagnum, with liberal
drainage suiting them. They should be
grown in an intermediate temperature,
with a liberal allowance of water at the
roots, and copious syringing at all times.
This species is subject to red spider and
should be sponged over occasionally with
a weak solution of tobacco water.
CTPRIPEDIFM X SELLIGER0M MAJUS.
This is a noble hybrid between C. Philip-
pinese, and C. barbatum, with thick shin-
ing foliage 8-10 inches long, of a pale green
color with somewhat deeper neuration,
the one to three flowered, pilose, brown
scapes are 13-18 inches high. The flowers
expand six inches. The dorsal sepal is
flat, over two inches broad, white tinged
with green in the center. The furcate
neuration vinous brown; petals linear-
acute, three inches long, hirsute, and ver-
rucose on the margin, vinous brown, the
deeper colored nerves tinted with green ;
lip helmet shape, brown shaded with olive
green.
This species delights in a little more
heat than most of the barbatum hybrids,
and is best potted in peat and sphagnum
with plenty of drainage. It is a fine species
for cut flower work.
Cypripedium superbiens is not only the
largest of the C. barbatum section but is
also one of the most beautiful. The foliage
is oblong-lanceolate, pale dull green with
deeper checks. Scape terminal, 1-2
flowered, dorsal sepal ovate-acuminate,
translucent white, with radiate green
nerves ; petals ligulate, acute, sparingly
ciliate and verrucose on the margins,
vinous-tinted white, with parallel pale
green veins, the inner surface beautifully
spotted with vinous brown ; lip faced with
vinous brown, paler beneath ; staminode
large, white reticulated with green. Chop-
ped peat flber and live sphagnum, with
two-thirds good drainage and pot culture,
suits this species best.
It is a very floriferous, free-growing
species and does well in the cool end of the
house.
Cattleya Schofieldiana is one of the
intermedia group with much the habit of
C. guttata. It blooms during the Summer
months and lasts well. The flowers are
large and are produced several on a spike
from the apex of the new growth. They
expand about six inches, and are cinna-
mon scented. The sepals and petals are
broad, tawny yellow or pale green, spotted
with reddish-brown ; lip trilobed, the
apical lobe white with bright crimson
lamellae, yellow at the base, the lateral
lobes acute, inclosing the column, tawny
yellow on the inner surface, creamy white
without; column cream white. Chopped
peat fiber and sphagnum, with lumps of
charcoal to keep the compost open, forms
a good potting material.
Kobert M. Gret.
Cultural Hints.
Florists having a decoration trade will
find this a good time to overhaul and clean
up their plants usually kept for the pur-
pose. It will pay well now to select from
the odds and ends of stock left over such
plants as would be useful for decorations
and grow them on for future use. Many
florists thoughtlessly throw away plants
which, if repotted and kept growing, would
serve them a useful purpose later on.
Look carefully to palms and ornamental
foliage plants, they are so very apt to be
neglected in the hurry of planting roses.
Carnations, both in field and green-
houses, will require close watching. Good
carnations at this season sell well and it
will pay to keep them clean and well fed
the remainder of their time inside. Do
not hesitate to give them plenty of liquid
manure now as the soil by this time is
needing it. We prefer the liquid to
mulching for several reasons, chief among
which is that the mulching is sure to injure
the foliage at this season.
Keep the cultivator moving among field
plants ; keep these well pinched in in order
to have fine, stocky plants; look out for
rust and cure it as soon as it makes its
appearance.
We believe that the time is near at
hand w^hen we will realize more money
from the carnation crop than from the
rose or chrysanthemum, hence more care
should be bestowed in perfecting our plans
for the successful management of the
divine flower. It is stated by rosarians
that an average of 13 to J 5 buds per plant
in a season is about all that can be ex-
pected, and if these figures are correct it is
easy enough to see that with roses retail-
ing at 75 cents and $1 per dozen, and carna-
tions at 50 and 60 cents per dozen there is
more money in the carnation.
I beard it stated by a large rose growing
firm that one must have seventeen thou-
sand rose plants to be able to cut one thou-
sand buds per day ; or, in other words, one
will get one bud from each seventeenth
plant per day. Not many florists would
be satisfied with results like that, and yet
it is not far from correct. Of course, some
plants will produce four to six bndsata
time, but how many in a collection of say
a thousand will produce nothing?
All growers know well enough that
there will frequently be plants producing
nothing during the whole season ; when
this occurs it is well to have in stock some
good, large plants and pull out the barren
ones and replace with nice bloomingplants.
This fact should teach us to select care-
fully when making our cuttings only
blooming wood. We do not mean by this
that good blind wood will not make good
cuttings, but that there is wood which the
careful propagator will know at once,
that will not make blooming plants and
the only place for it is the rubbish heap.
Fort Wayne, Ind. D. HoNAKER,
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Friend : Why do you sell to those society
people if you have such a time collecting
the bills ? ^
Florist: Hist I I use them as stool-
pigeons, to lure in the nobodies who pay
cash.— JTeotJ York Weekly.
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Enropean Notes.
To-day we have the first day of
Summer. The long spell o£ cold wind and
rain is over, but Its effects are very visible.
Turnip, rutabaga and cabbage have im-
proved with the almost continual moisture,
and the crops of these will fully realize the
most sanguine expectations. This is
especially the case in England where a
heavy crop of the greentop yellow-fleshed
varieties is reported. Only the long varie-
ties can be benefited in France, as the
greater part of the early round and flat
varieties has been dead for a long time.
Beet and mangel, so far as they have
withstood the bad season, have been look-
ing very well, but the cold weather has
brought the black "mite" and much of
the seed will be spoiled. So far as mangel
is concerned this does not much matter
for if one-fourth were destroyed there is
enough and to spare.
Carrot will profit immensely by this
agreeable change ; the seed will be good.
Radish is perhaps the most important
crop of all ; the notes on the same must be
reserved for next week, but the Winter
varieties are now practically out of danger.
Violet of Gowmay, long and round Black
Spanish and Rose China Winter are abun-
dant and in the most promising condition.
While on the subject of radishes, mention
should be made of the round variety of the
Rose China Winter and the round Black
Summer ; the latter variety conserves for
a long time the flesh which is pure white,
very Arm, and piquant in iJavor.
Flower seeds next week.
June 15, 189i. EUROPBAN SEEDS.
Government Seed Dlstrlbation.
At a recent horticultural meeting,
one of the audience took exception to^an
essayist's condemnation of the distribution
of seeds by the Government. He had
received seeds from it for many years,
which had always vegetated and produced
crops.
The essayist, in reply, characterized the
Government seed shop as an unmitigated
humbug, and asked the previous speaker
whether he had ever received from his
Congressman any seed that could not be
had from a dealer ? The member. No, sir.
The essayist : Then why should every
Tom, Dick and Harry be taxed to pay for
your seeds ?
The man in the audience subsided.
CONCOEDIA, Kan, — Wheat is nearly ready
for harvest here. A good yield is expected.
Corn is splendid. J. B. K.
LABAMIE, Wyoming. — The alfalfa crop
in Watrous county is unusually large
this year, and cutting has been commenced
on several ranches. The season is at least
ten days in advance of last year.
J. E. K.
Okd, Neb. — Rain poured down in tor-
rents on June 24, which will prove a bless-
ing to Valley county, as the corn crops
were beginning to suffer. Small grain
will yield only part of a crop; but the corn
is immense. The farmers are jubilant over
the big rain here. J. E. K.
A New Seedling Rose.
C. W. H. Heideman, supt. of New Ulm
Experiment Station, Mmn., writing in the
June number of the Minnesota Horticul-
turist says :
"Nature has been very kind and has
evolved for me from the seed of an un-
known Bourbon rose a seedling rose, which
gives promise of soon occupying a position
of honor as the first rose of merit to hail
from the North Star state, and the first
and only climbing Bourbon rose in the
world.
" Having wintered out-doors at this
station during the Winter of 1892-8 without
a particle of protection, it may be con-
sidered reasonably hardy. Color, a fresh
creamy blush, splashed and dotted with
rosy lilac, deepening with a^e, a perfect
water lily in form, with delightful Bour-
bon fragrance ; petals shell-shaped and of
great substance; very vigorous and free
blooming."
This rose has been named the " Wyman
Elliot."
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more of your euatomera than any other paper.
OPEN TO Alili. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KHOW.
Sow Bugs.
I enclose sample of bugs that infest my
greenhouses, and pleaae let me know
through your valuable journal how to
exterminate them. They are in great
numbers on top of the soil and eat the
green foliage on the ground, and if you
touch them they will double up.
Birmingham, Ala. C. H. Beed.
ANSWEK.
The supposed "bugs" you send are
really neither bugs nor beetles ; in fact,
are not insects at all, although they are
commonly called " Sow bugs ; " but they
belong to the crustaceans, or are what is
called an isopodous crustaeeous animal.
Its scientific name is oniscws asellus. It
is always found in damp places under
stones and half decayed wood and bark,
and is usually plentiful in greenhouses,
but does not feed upon growing plants, at
least we have never known it to touch
such food. It is some other pest that is
destroying the foliage of your fiowering
plants, for this Sow bug has no organs for
doing such work. A. S. Fuller.
[We refer you to page 345 of the present
issue of Florists' Exchange for a method
to exterminate the Sow bugs.]
Propagating House.
I would like the opinion of some one as
to the best shape and style of a propagat-
ing house to get the best results.
J. L. F.
ANSWER.
In order to determine the best shape and
style for a propagating house, so as to get
the best results, it is necessary to know
whether the house is intended for cuttings
or growing plants.
A lean-to or other glass house on the
north side of a greenhouse or building, or
in some shady place where there is plenty
of light, or where it can be screened from
the sun, is good for general purposes. Such
a house should not be over twelve feet in
width, and be provided with benches
boxed in on the under side or down the
front, inclosing the heating pipes, so as to
give extra bottom heat. The general tem-
perature should be from 55 to 60 degrees.
The usual style of ventilation can be
employed and the heating should be ac-
complished by either hot water or steam
and run the same as in an ordinary green-
house. If it is desired to have extra bot-
tom heat, coils of pipe can be laid above
the regular heating pipes, and if provided
with valves, can be shut off or on as de-
sired. F. T. Oakes.
Bulbs in Pans.
Can a beginner in floriculture ask a few
simple questions without being considered
a fool?
From an advertisement in a horticul-
tural paper I quote as follows: "Ten bulbs
of one variety of hyacinth or tulip in a
pan . . . give a big show for little money."
Will you kindly inform me what is
meant by the term " pan," and how large
should the pan be to contain ten hya-
cinths P Where are such pans obtained ?
ANSWER.
The word " pan " in florists' circles is ap-
plied to an earthenware dish, either round
or square shaped, three or four inches
deep, and is mostly used for the raising of
bulbous flowers for effect ; generally sev-
eral bulbs, bearing flowers of different col-
ors, of simultaneous flowering periods and
equal growth, being planted in each pan.
Some growers prefer to plant as the ex-
tract you quote sets forth. For the num-
ber of bulbs mentioned a pan should be at
least nine inches in diameter, so as to give
the flowers a chance to expand.
The pans in question can be obtained
from any manufacturer of pottery adver-
tising in our columns.
Can you give me the postoffice address
of Rose Hill Nursery, mentioned by your
Chicago correspondent in Florists' Ex-
change, page 559. D.
answer.
No, 164 La Salle St., Chicago.
Bugnot Pansies.
Are Bugnot pansies more difficult to
grow than other varieties ; if not, why do
not wholesale florists advertise them for
sale ? D.
ANSWER.
In answer to enquiry regarding the Bug-
not pansies, I will say that there is no
question but they require more care in
cultivating than the common strains, as
they are so finely bred, nor are the seeds so
active in germinating.
The Gassier pansies, which are next to
the Bugnots in quality, are much more
vigorous and hardy.
These two strains, if genuine, are the
finest grade, without exception, grown to-
day.
They would be more extensively grown
and advertised if the seed could be ob-
tained, but they are very shy seeders and
seed is scarce and high priced.
What is generally sold under that name
at so much a pound, is a very poor apology
for it, as we well know by experience, and
we never had any satisfactory results un-
less obtained direct from the originators
of these strains.
Mr. Bugnot, as an amateur, cultivates
only on a small scale, and has very little
seed to dispose of. Denys Zirngibbel.
Needham, Mass.
Floral Notes From Paris.
The Annual Exposition of the National
Horticultural Society, which is usually
held in the Pavilion of Paris just back of
the Palais de I'Industrie, was this year
transferred to the Tuileries Gardens. It
has just closed, and as a whole seems to
have been a success. Notwithstanding
the cold, rainy day, the inauguration cere-
monies were aarried out to the satisfaction
of those interested. An immense tent
covered the principal products, and the
most delicate of them were given the most
favorable nooks and places. The hot house
plants suffered a little from the disagree-
able weather, especially the large collec-
tions of exotic orchids which had — most of
them at least — just crossed the Belgian
frontier under an Inclement sky, on the
way from the Antwerp Exposition.
The exhibition was remarkably brilliant
for the number and the splendor of the
fiowers. The displays of ornamental
foliage plants were not as numerous as
could have been wished j but the beauty of
the exhibits and their ingenious arrange-
ment left nothing to be desired. The con-
stant progress toward perfection in the
culture of a great number of plants is
marked ; and the approval and admiration
of amateurs, as well as of the general
public, are increasing accordingly.
Outside the immense tent, annexes were
built on the high terrace overlooking the
Place de la Concorde. In these the vege-
tables, cut flowers and objects pertaining
to horticultural industry, were arranged
in well ordered abundance.
Pew novelties were to be found this year.
Beyond a superb new clematis, with very
large flowers, exhibited by M. Moser, of
Versailles, nothing especially striking in
the way of new plants was to be seen. The
exhibitors are doubtless reserving them-
selves for the great international Con-
course of next year. As Mr. Henry de Vil-
morin, first vice-president of the Society,
remarked in a toast at the banquet given
by the jury: "The exposition of to-day
can be regarded as only the evening before
the battle of 1895," we must not, therefore,
consider these little displays of to-day or
this year as anything but skirmishes of the
advance guard while waiting for the grand
horticultural battle which is to take place
next Spring between Prance and her
neighboring countries.
There was some disappointment about
the specimens of flowers, and criticisms
were heard among the English visitors,
who did not flnd the ordinary nasturtium,
the iris and the azalea equal to those of
the London flower shows. Some com-
plaints and derogatory remarks were also
made about the lack of novelty in the
table decorations. The collection of
orchids, on the other hand, attracted a
great deal of attention, and called for
special admiration. This display can be
said to have been the clou of the exhi-
bition. Charming effects were to be noted
too in the dainty sprays of ferns, and rich
and graceful palm leaves in silver bronze
vases. So that generally speaking the
flower installation on the leafy terrace of
the Tuileries Gardens was a marvel of
taste and ingenuity as a decorative dis-
play.
There is a very marked tendency of
French horticulturists at present to ap-
proach nearer to nature in their recourse
to simple flowers. There was a time when
they sought for the eccentric and the
monstrous. They forced false tints, exe-
cuted fantastic combinations, and were
fond of making roses that looked like
pseonies. Fortunately horticulturists are
finding that their role does not consist in
torturing or attempting to improve upon
nature, but that it is for them merely to
aid in developing its work, and to correct
errors in its design — carrying out what has
already been well begun. The days of the
black tulip and the blue pink are passing
by in Paris, for fiorists are no longer
pleased to paint the lily or exaggerate the
rose. These originalities belonged to the
mystic and symbolic fashions of the fin de
siecle. It is a wholesome sign that there is
a return to simplicity and to the cultiva-
tion of more natural blossoms.
This Exposition, then, was really a
triumph for modest fiowers. It is with
joy and satisfaction that we see again the
verbena, the mignonette, the nasturtium,
the petunia, the clematis and the larkspur
occupying a conspicious place in displays.
Among these simpler flowers the sweet
pea has obtained the greatest popularity
this season. It is to be remarked that
none of these fiowers were grotesque in
size or bizarre in color. They were true to
nature as simple garden fiowers, such as
have heretofore hardly been considered
worthy of holding up their heads beside
the more aristocratic members of the floral
family. There is at present a prospect of
making the proud and exclusive orchid a
democratic and popular flower, so that it
will be within the limits of modest purses,
rather than one of the luxuries to be
possessed and enjoyed by millionaires
only. But this time is not yet, and there
is perhaps no haste.
As usual, the names of the cultivators,
horticulturists or exhibitors figured at the
Tuileries Gardens beside the displays or
products, and this is as it should be. But
there is one omission ; there is lacking
the signature, or the name, of the artist
who grouped all the colors and brought
out their real values. Each group in itself
is admirable, but that which is far more
beautiful and wonderful is the whole — the
general effect of these thousands of flowers
so artistically arranged that each gives to
the other the benefit of its own reflected
value. This is an arduous task. It re-
quires exquisite taste and a profound
knowledge of the art of decoration. We
always see on the floral ornamentations at
the opera and other public places the
names of the artists who have executed
the designs or paintings; why then, on the
programmes and displays at the flower
shows, should not the names of the decora-
tors, whose anonymous work we so much
admire, be made known ?
At the Antwerp exposition the foreign
exhibitors were few, not numbering more
than twenty. But the native cultivators
were numerous and displayed marvels in
the world of flowers. The department
devoted to horticulture was very extensive,
and presented an aspect truly fairy-like,
with its innumerable groups of fiowering
plants and foliage set in coquettish frames
of greensward.
Everything could be found in this de-
partment, but naturally the greater part
of it was made up of the three principal
branches of Belgian horticulture — palms,
azales^ and orchids. The palms, the
cycadaceee and the arborescent ferns were
placed in great masses, forming the frame-
work of the groups of azaleas, rhododen-
drons and anthuriums which stood out in
brilliant relief. The orchids were arranged
on large tablets placed all around the sides
of the hall, with a background of green
plants. Disposed of in this fashion they
played a less important role in general
decoration, but on the other hand the
visitors were better able to study them
closely. There were comparatively few
rosebushes to be seen at this exposition,
and few were the herbaceous plants, like
the calceolarias, pelargoniums, etc.
Outside the building in the park there is
a permanent exhibition of trees, shrubs
and wild or rustic fiowers. but they are
not yet very far advanced. They are richer
in promises than in realities. M. Moser,
of Versailles, has sent fifty rhododendrons,
and Mr. Vuylsteke, of Ghent, a beautiful
collection of the same plants.
It seems that cultivators in the vicinity
of Fontainebleau have recently found that
their plantationsof carnations areattacked
by a microscopic fungus, apparently the
spot, which has caused great damage. In
order to find some means of conquering
this parasite they applied to M. Mangin;
Professor of Botany at the Lyc^e Louis-le-
Grand, who made a communication on the
subject to the French Biological Society.
To exterminate It M. Mangin considers
that sulphate of brass is effectual, but as
this adheres to the leaves, it is preferable
to use verdigris such as is employed in the
suburbs of Montpelier against mildew.
After trials made In^his laboratory he has
undertaken the application in gardens.
TT'HK Klorist's Exchange.
591
and there is every hope that he has found
a remedy lor the evil.
There is a war in France against white
worms. The French use the May bug to
destroy them before hatching time. In or-
der to encourage this method of extermi-
nation the Department of the Seine offers
a premium of a cent a pound for all May
bugs that are brought to the office of the
Mayors of the various communes.
The quantity of ilowers employed at
Grasse for the manufacture of perfumes
can hardly be realized. During the month
of May each year 4,000,000 poundsof orange
flowers are distilled and about 2,000,000
pounds of roses. In May and June the
mignonette furnishes 4,000 pounds of flow-
ers, the jasmine about 300,000 pounds, and
the tuberoses 140,000. C. W. Henkt.
Paris.
The Young Gardener at Kew.
In ft paper on Kew and its work read at
one of the meetings of the Devon and Exe-
ter Gardeners' Mutual Improvement As-
sociation by Mr. Alfred Tucker, of Messrs.
Robert Veitch & Son's nursery, Exeter,
and formerly a student at Kew, the author
gave some information with regard to the
everyday life at that establishment. Said
Mr. Tucker, a young man seeking employ-
ment at Kew must not be under twenty-
one years of age, nor more than twenty-
five, and before making application must
have served for not less than three or four
years in a nursery or good private garden.
His character must bear strict investiga-
tion, and his testimonials be signed by one
or two leading practical men. On entering
he is liable to be placed in any part of the
grounds wherever there may be a vacancy,
but after having served his first three or
four months he can by asking get a change
to any of the other departments the officials
may think fit to remove him to providing he
attends the lectures then being given.
There are within the houses and connected
with the herbaceous ground, rockery, and
arboretum between forty and fifty young
gardeners hailing from all parts of the
British Isles, indeed, from all parts of
Europe. The time allowed at Kew is two
years for Englishmen and twelve months
for foreigners. The hours for labor are
from six to six in Summer, from light to
dusk in Winter. The first season is a very
busy one for the young gardener, and
fairly tests the stuff he is made of.
"Ten hours and a quarter of each day is
spent in the houses, if in the glass depart-
ment, and then he has to attend one hour's
lecture two evenings and two mornings a
week, taking notes and subsequently
writing them up in a book, which has to
be handed in every fortnight for examina-
tion in order to obtain the necessary num-
ber of marks which qualifies for the Royal
Garden certificates, of which there are
four, viz., for geographical, economic, and
systematic botany, and physics and chem-
istry. During the long Winter evenings
the extensive library gets its full share of
visitors. I mean young gardeners, because
it is devoted exclusively to them, and no
outsiders are admitted. ' The name of each
one is entered in the attendance register,
so that the officials may know who are
those who accept this advantage offered to
them. There are printed rules hung up,
and these are in charge of the library
clerk, who has to see them enforced should
it be necessary, because he is fully respon-
sible for all books and men when on duty.
The position is an honorary one, and
young fellows are told off each in their
turn every week, Thursday nights are set
aside for the meetings of the Mutual Im-
provement Society, when essays are read
and discussed on some subject bearing
upon horticulture, and prizes are offered
for the three best papers and one for the
best debater or speaker.
The session usually lasts from October 1
until the end of March, when the winding
up meeting settles cricket matches, and
rambles or excursions of the British
Botany Club for the ensuing season, and
the many other little matters connected
with the Society. I mentioned the botany
excursions because these provide many a
pleasant afternoon journeying through
some of the different parts of the adjoin-
ing counties, and one such excursion I par-
ticularly remember was a visit we made to
the chalky district around Reigate in Sur-
rey, where we found a very rich and varied
flora. These outings prove of great bene-
fit, and are organized for the purpose of
gaining a knowledge of British plants and
their habitats, and are always under the
leadership of one of the officials who know
them by heart. The club exists not only
for collecting, but also to afford experience
in drying, mounting, and correctly naming
specimens, for prizes are offered, and in
this competition runs very high. Taking
things collectively then Kew life may be
said to be a very busy one for those who
really go in for self improvement, and
what with the employment, long hours,
lectures, attendances at the library, and
the essays young fellows are asked to give,
the botanical rambles and the dressing of
plants, life at Kew for the first twelve
months is not altogether a bed of roses.
I have often been asked about the ap-
pointments which are made from time to
time, particularly those abroad. Well, as
I have said before, Kew is a place for the
advancement of knowledge bearing upon
gardening and plant life, and to no better
place could any young man go who takes
this as his chief aim. But like true Eng-
lish nature £. s. d. is put first, and young
fellows get carried away with the thought
that they will by going there have nothing
to do, and are quiteconfident that they are
sure to get a government appointment
after having served their two years, and
this is how a large majority get disap-
pointed. The vacancies abroad are com-
paratively few, but, of course, when they
do occur a young gardener or a sub-fore-
man is elected. In the case of the latter
they are always sure of a situation at
home or in the colonies, so that you will
see at once that the advantages in this
way are not so numerous as many are led
to believe.
In the case of anyone being sent to a for-
eign station he has not only to be a gar-
dener, but must be as it were a jack-of-all
trades. He must have a knowledge of
horses, be able to give estimates for build-
ing, road making, land surveying, and per-
haps to decide in the law courts, so that if
he has not had the education he must
needs have his wits about him. And I
must also add that before entering Kew it
is much better if the student has passed
through a course of botany before going
there. — Gardening World.
Ulrichville, O.
GiLMOEE Bkos. suffered a loss by fire in
their greenhouse, on Wednesday, June 20,
of $1,200.
Watertown, N. Y.
The greenhouses of W. K. Skeels were
damaged by hail on Sunday last to the ex-
tent of $25.
Obituary.
Providence, R. I.— Robert Johnston,
the well known fiorist, died at his home on
Swan Point road at an early hour Sun^
day morning, June 24. Mr. Johnston was
in his 68th year. He was undoubtedly the
best known florist in the city. He had
been at the Swan Point place 38 years.
Previous to coming to this city he was
gardener for the late Hon. John Jay at
Katonah, N. Y. He was with Mr. Jay
nine years. He leaves a widow and seven
EVERY live florist should keep up with
the times, and the only way he can do
this is by being a reader of the Plokists'
Exchange. The subscription price is $1.00
a year.
Gross-Breeding and Hybridizing:
Tha Philosophy of <ha Crossing of Plants,
oonsldarad with reforance to fhelr
Cultivation.
HOW TO iPeOVE PLANTS BK HKBRIDIZING.
A New Book by L. H. BAILEY.
It Is the only book aocessible to American borti-
cnlturists which givea the Reasons, Discourage-
ments, Poflsibllitles and Limitations of Crosa-Breed-
ing. Every man who owns a plant should have it,
if for no other reason than to post himself upon one
of the leading practices of the day. The pamphlet
contains also a bibliography of the subject, includ-
ing over 100 entries.
Prlo*, paper, 40 Cents.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FULTOM STREET. NEW YORK.
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS
The sale of a simple bulb or plant is often
accompanied by a great deal of unneces-
sarily lost time, the purchaser plying you
with questions as to when to plant and
how to take care of it. We propose to
remedy all this for you, and are getting
out sheets of Cultural Directions for
each different kind of bulb and plant.
When you make a sale in the future, if
you are supplied with sheets of our " Cul-
tural Directions," it will only be necessary
for you to wrap one up with the bulb or
hand one out with the plant, and thereby
effect a great saving of time and bother to
yourself, and give your customers much
more satisfaction, as he or she will be able
to consult the Directions, if necessary, in-
stead of having to run to you for further
Bdvice. _ ■, .„
We think this is a good idea, and will
send sample sheets on application.
We will print Cultural Directions for
any bulb or plant as called for.
These sheets will be printed on white
paper, size 6x9 inches, and will be forward-
ed, Carriage paid, as follows :
100 of a kind S0.30
1000, not less than 100 of a kind 2.35
OK,
We will send you an assortment of 1000
Cultural Directions, not less than 100 of
a kind, with your business card printed at
toot, for $3,00. Special qaotatlons made
in large quantities.
The following are now ready :
AMARYLLIS,
OANHA,
CHINESE SACRED LILY
CHRYSANTHEMUM,
COLEUS,
CROCUS & SNOWDROP
DAHLIA,
GLADIOLUS,
HYACINTHS,
TULI
HOUSE CULTURE OF
PALMS,
M'thly CARNATIONS
MUSHROOM,
ROSES,
SWEET PEA,
TRITOMA,
TUBEROSE,
TUBER. BEOONIA,
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BOOKS
The publishers of The Florists' Exchange, realizing the con-
stant demand on the part of the Trade for literature containing general
or special information on the innumerable forms of plant life and plant
culture which serve to make up the business, have for some months
past been engaged in the compilation of a valuable list of works bear-
ing on Horticulture, published in this and other countries, and the
result of their labor is a handy little catalogue of forty pages,
embracing about three hundred of the most reliable and approved
publications treating on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables and the study
of Botany. Each book listed is accompanied by a concise description
of contents.
At the close of the catalogue is given a selected list of Horticul-
tural and general periodicals, any of which can be obtained singly, or
in club with The Florists' Exchange or American Gardening at
reduced prices.
For present or future use this catalogue will be found invaluable,
and we will be pleased to have you show your interest by sending for
a copy. We can furnish any book desired at publisher's price.
Catalogues are now ready and will be mailed free on application.
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■\jy ANTED poaltlon as gardener and florist In
"fV orrfienhoiiRfts or private grounds. AddresB
■yOUNQ man of 12 years' experience desires posl-
■*- tion as foreman in commercial place, or would
tliorout;hly experienced In all bran-
. — 4.„ii « — .„* T — ineaa, accustomed
.wishes situation,
best references, state terms, D. A„ "Florists' Ex-
change,"
VOUNG
^ ches < _ .
to management of first-class
riARDENER and florist, German, single, 27, thor-
^~* ougiily competent in all kinds of greenhouse
culture, 13 years experience, flrst-claas reference,
wants situation, commercial place without. Ijoard
preferred. Address Gardener, 483 Dean St., Brooltlyn,
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
W ANTRT) ^^ 3 to 5 year old Asparnens
*• -t»^> * M^A^% nliimnn for fnrning under glass;
Mammoth, or
either Conover's Ooloaaal, Barr'a
Palmetto. Quote bottom price to
Lansdale Mushroom Cultura Co., Lansdale, Pa.
W^ ANTED.
ndhand boiler and 1500 feet of 4 inch pipe.
W^ ANTED
Palms, Roses, Ferns
Send prices, description or samples to
BLAKE & CO..
228 S. Elm St., Greensboro, N. C.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
FOR SALE IH BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Party giving up business ; six greenhouses,
two Nolan's hot water boilers, about 2ooo ft.
2 in. pipe, valves and fittings, about 35,000
flower pots, lots of lumber for benches or hot
bed frames, etc. To be moved off the
premises before Sept. 10. Full particulars
given. J, S., care of this paper.
FOR SAI<E.
RESIDENCE and GREENHOUSE in a
lively; town. Business well establislied and atill
growing, no opposition. Will sell cheap,
MRS. J. C. STANTON,
Box 66. LIBERTY, Union Co., INO.
FOR SALE.
Greenhouses, choice stock and 150 acres land
(part or whole), at a lower price than ever
offered before. Near one of the larg-est
southern cities. Fine trade, healthy location.
FOR SAI^E OR 1,EASE.
Seven large Greenhouses, with several
acres of ground, known as Beechview
Nursery, Beech wood Ave., "Westwood,
Hamilton Co., Ohio, near Cincinnati.
With fine hot water heating apparatus,
large cisterns, water tank and conveni-
ences. Also if desired a seven room
dwelling in first-class order.
F. H. MILLER,
18, 21 and 23 West 7th St., CINCINlf ATI, O.
ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF
Greenhouse Plant.
The C. A. Reeser Greenhouse Plant, at Spring-
field, Ohio, will be offered at Public Sale,
Tuesday, July 10, 1894. at 3 o'clock p.m.
This is one of the oldest and beat estab-
lished plants in the State and is now in complete
order, and will be sold as a going' business. At
the same time there will be offered a catalogue
list and order sheets, containing names of over
forty thousand customers ; also a large stock
of plants, seeds, pots and greenhouse imple-
ments. Said plant consisting of four acres of
real estate with all modern improvements and
a good and substantial residence thereon. Is
appraised at $7,340; catalogue list is appraised
at $1,350. Terms cash. For particulars, address
Assignee of ALBERT H. KUNKLE,
C. A. REESBR. SPRINGFIEI-B, O
592
The Klorist's Exchange
Trade NewB.
Among the retailers here there is
but little complaining; with one voice
they exclaim, " No, we are not rushing ;
this is a slow time of the year, anyhow ;
but what with school graduations, a few
receptions and an occasional wedding, we
keep things moving steadily, and are satis-
fled." There have been a few out-of-town
weddings, and these have given the whole-
salers a tnrn.
In the Cut Flower Market things are
a little better than they were last week.
Good flowers are not so plentiful, conse-
quently prices are stiflier.
Just now Boston is being visited by a
wave of virtue, and the police authorities
and others are determined to make the
city pure ; but, strange to say, the boys
who sell flowers on the street have come in
for a share of wrathful, we won't say just,
retribution. By an Order of Council they
are not permitted to sell flowers on the
principal thoroughfares. This hasalrearty
had a detrimental effect upon the Cut
Flower Market, and will have still more
if the law remains in force. It ia a well
recognized fact that the street boys man-
age to sell many thousands of blooms, es-
pecially carnations, during the day that
otherwise would not be sold. These police
restrictions, together with bad times, do
not tend to make matters better for the
growers. As the law stands at present, all
peddlers have either a license from the
authorities or a special permit from the
property owners; then they have to keep off
the street and must stand ou private prop-
erty. Of this latter class there are quite a
number, and they are jubilant over the
fact that the boys are driven away, as it
makes things better for them.
In a ramble among the street stands this
morning, I was astonisljed at the amount
of business doue. One of the men inter-
viewed said he bought $15 00 worth of
pinks in the morning and during my talk
with him quite a number of bunches,
(supposed to be fifty and more blooms in a
bunch) were sold at 35 cents a bunch.
These were kept flowers, thus proving the
usefulness of the venders.
A prominent retailer said in reply to the
Question. "Do they hurt your trade or
do they not ? " "Only very slightly, and for
the good that they do for the growers
helping to relieve an overstocked market
I am perfectly willing to forego my small
loss."
The Kose and Strawberry Show.
Koses were not considered by many
to be up to the standard of past shows, the
hot spell no doubt being the cause of this ;
still there was a good showing and some
of the classes were well filled and gave the
judges some trouble to decide. J. S. Fay,
Sumner Coolidge, Dr. C. G. Weld, Francis
B. Hayes, J. Eaton, Jr., and W. H.
Spooner, were among the principal ex-
hibitors and prizetakers in the various
classes, eleven firsts falling to Mr. Fay,
(Woods HoU), gardener, M. H. Walsh.
In the class for 24 varieties, three of each,
Mr. Fay was first with the following :
Merveille de Lyon, Baron de Bonstettin,
Prince Arthur, Abel Carriere, Gabriel
Luizet, Coquette des Blanches, Marshal
P. Wilder, Marie Baumann, Marchioness of
Dufferin, Queen of Queens, Perfection des
Blanches, Earl Pembroke, Eugene Yer-
dier, Souv. de Mme. Wood, Sultan of Zanzi-
bar, E. y. Teas, Thos. Mills, Gustavo Pig-
aneau, Clothilde Soupert, Marquise de
Gastellane, Paul Neyron, Mme. Eugene
Verdier, Mile. Suzanna de Rodocanachi
and Ulricb Brunner: the two latter were
the best of all. Rodocanachi for color and
Brunner for size eclipsed anything in the
show. E. Y. Teas was also a very solid
bloom. In another class we noticed a re-
markably fine bloom of Horace Vernet, a
perfect shaped flower, and more intense in
color than General Jacqueminot. All
these named are perfectly hardy, hence the
list is a valuable one.
For the following miscellaneous exhibits
gratuities or certificates of merit were
awarded : J. S. Fay, for display of roses ;
S. C. Thurlow, for 50 varieties of peeonies
(very fine) ; O. B. Hadwin, pEeonies; W.
E. Coburn and E. Sheppard & Sons, for
pelargoniums; R. & J. Farquhar & Co.,
for delphiniums ; W. H. Cowing, for pop-
pies, Spanish Iris and Sweet Williams.
A first-class certificate of merit was
awarded to the Busey Institute, for Os-
-trowskia magnifica, and to Denys Zirn-
giebel, for improved candytuft; this latter
was of extraordinary merit. J. W,
Piru City, Cal.
S. Lenton has made a contract with C.
Strauss & Co., of Washington. D. C, to
handle all of his new carnations east of
Rocky Mountains.
Providence, R. I.
The Rhode Island Horticultural Society
held its June exhibition of strawberries,
roses and other fiowers and plants, June
18. It was an exceedingly flue exhibition,
and congratulations from all sides have
been extended to the managers. A. W.
Clarke, Eugene Clarke and Chas. O.
Razee, of Ashton ; Joseph D. Fitts, of East
Providence, the R. I. Agl. College and
Jeremiah Briggs, of Providence, were the
principal exhibitors of strawberries in the
order named. The berries were large and
tempting. Mr. Briggs took the first prize
for the best four quarts with his seedling,
the " Briggs." This proves to be an extra
good berry of large size and very prolific.
Mr. B. has fruited it several seasons and
has always taken first prizes when ex-
hibited here. Mr. Clarke, however, fol-
lowed close with the Leader. The next
prize for best two quarts also went to Mr.
Briggs, with the same berry, and the second
prize to Joseph D. Fitts, with Bubach
No. 5.
Very fine roses were exhibited by J. J.
Cady, of Warren ; Jeremiah Briggs, Col.
R. H. I. Goddard, Mrs. T. P. I. Goddard,
Roger Williams Parks, Silas H. Man-
chester, and others of Providence. A
unique exhibit was made by Edgar Aock,
a lad of this city, consisting of a large
collection of cacti. Palms and other deco-
rative plants were exhibited by Mr. God-
dard, Mrs. T. P. I. Goddard, and Mrs. T.
T. Shephard.
The day was excessively hot, which had
its effect on the attendance. Those, how-
ever, who braved the heat were regaled by
a dish of strawberries and a glass of
lemonade.
The exhibition was prettily arranged in
the form of a star, a large palm occupying
the center of the hall, while tables loaded
with fruit and flowers radiated therefrom.
The Exhibition Committee have decided
to hold a September exhibition of asters
and dahlias, and a chrysanthemum ex-
hibition in Infantry Hall, November 8, 9
and 10, with special attractions each day.
C. W. S.
John McRae has the sympathy of the
craft in the loss of his eldest son, a very
promising lad.
Robert Johnston, sr., is still conflned
to his room ; being of an active tempera-
ment he feels this long continued confine-
ment acutely. It is hoped he will soon
be his former self.
Jas. Andrews has several acres of sweet
peas in full crop. Only the new and choice
varieties are grown. W. M.
Cincinnati.
Our Cat Floirer ComiuiBslon Business.
The wholesale commission cut
flower business was first started in Cincin-
nati by J. M. McCullough's Sons, October
1, 1890. About one year later H. L. Sun-
derbruch opened up. Previous to this the
growers had been supplying the trade by
driving from store to store, and we still
have several who follow up this plan.
Possibly it is the best for disposing of their
stock ; but I will venture to say that if
each and every grower would consign all
his cut to the commission houses, they
(the growers) would be able to get more
money from their stock than they do now.
But so long as a few growers hold out it
will be impossible to even up prices. Our
customers send in their orders with special
instructions that they want first-class
stock. This kind of stock always sells and
at good prices; but, I am sorry to say, just
now it is pretty hard work to find any of
this first-class around our city. The great
trouble with our fiorists is that they want
to produce too much and do not give
enough attention to growing quality.
When the grower awakes to the fact that
quality Is what is wanted, this surplus, or
rather over-production, will be done away
with. Stock will be sold for better prices,
and everybody will be better satisfied.
Trade Items.
Trade has been rather slow dur-
ing the past week, funerals and commence-
ments taking the greater part of the flow-
ers sold.
The HOFFMBISTEK BROS., of Fairmount,
are putting ufi three new houses, 30x115
feet, for growing roses, carnations and
chrysanthemums. Thesegentlemen started
in business about one year ago. Their sis-
ters are running a cut fiower store on Elm
St., and doing quite a good trade.
W. Rendiqs is now selling the stock of
Chas. J. Jones, Jr.
Joseph Linfoot, of College Hill, Ohio, Is
building a 15x60-foot greenhouse to grow
violets in,
W. C. Nolan is putting in a new ice-box
for his cut flower department.
J. Baer reports a few wedding bouquets
made principally of lily of valley.
The fiorists are now making arrange-
ments for a grand picnic to be held at
Woodsdale Island Park in July.
E. G. Gillett.
Chicago.
Market News.
School commencements are on and
give something of a trade, but fiowers
worthy the name, except some good longi- ,
fiornm lilies, are both scarce and poor.
Prices are very low. Sweet peas are prof-
fered on the streets, and by at least two
State street stores at five cents per bunch.
They are, however, not first-class by any
means. There are extra good ones, how-
ever, to be seen at some of the best stores.
For Atlantic City.
I have been trying to find out who
are going in the Chicago gang, and must
confess at present writing the outlook is
not very cheerful. The boys feel too poor
and fancy they have yet a long seige of hard
road before them. Among wholesale men
J. B. Deamud, Kennicott Bros, and the
Niles Center Floral Co. are likely to be
represented at least, and possibly others.
At a meeting of the wholesale florists
the past week, it was suggested to have a
representation to talk up national organi-
zation. They have here an association
purely for private business purposes, con-
fined to such commission houses as sell
other than their own products.
I learn that while the particulars cannot
be given, the committee appointed by the
Chicago Florists' Club to obtain trans-
portation rates have been very successful,
and it will pay all those who can go to get
their tickets through this committee.
Particulars can be obtained of G. L.
Grant, 322 Dearborn street, Chicago.
The old Cut Flower Exchange head-
quarters, at 45 Lake street, got burned out
the other day, hence had it lived it would
have been out of house and home all at
once.
Tivian Morel ChryBanthemnm.
In relation to the habit of Charles
Davis chrysanthemum, as mentioned (p.
565), by Mr. Thos. H. Spaulding, flowering
readily at all times, it simply partakes of
the characteristics of its parent Vivian
Morel. When at Washington Park a
short time ago, Mr. Kanst showed the
writer a dozen plants grown to single
stem fiowers, that had all the appearance
of Fall grown plants, in height, size of
blossoms and other points. On asking
for particulars, he stated it is no trick to
bring forward this variety at any time
wanted, that he had tried many others,
but did not succeed. The plants were in
four or five inch pots, quite showy as
decorative plants in the conservatory, and
fit for an j— > ^
exhibition S ',/y /, l / 1 , , , r/ i I •
table. 14JM\/\AJMAJUM
Jamestown, N. Y.
S. S. BUTTERFIELD, Succeeding to the
firm business of E. D. Spaulding, on
Spring St., reports trade at an averagedur-
ing the past season.
Sophia D. Butler, on Lakeview ave.,
shows herself to be typically a woman
florist, and successful, too, in so far as she
attempts a moderate business being done
safely at a profit. Her range of small
houses produces usually the blooms needed
for her trade.
Cbochek & Sons, on Grossman St., are
gradually building up a trade which their
two houses are unequal to produce sufi&-
cient bloom for.
On Main st., F. A'. DOBMANcan be found
handling his business in a manner that be-
speaks intelligent and well directed effort.
His place wears an aspect of system and
order.
A. L. Thrall, at 533 W. Third st., a new
comer is the fioral line here, has built two
display houses, and also opened a down
town retail store. Miss Kate Winslow is
in charge. L.
Norwich, Conn.
S. Crane, proprietor of Norwich Nur
series, of Norwich, Conn., reports sales the
past season fully up to a year ago and
collections good. Besides growing a gene-
ral assortment of fruit and ornamentals
he has 20,000 maples of sugar, Norway and
Sycamores. He thinks he has the largest
stock of park and street trees coming on
that can be found in New England ; the
present season is very favorable for their
growth.
Denver, Col.
John L. Ritssell has leased from the
State Land Board five acres adjoining the
Athletic Park at $52.00 per acre, on which
he intends to erect several greenhouses.
J. E. K.
Pekin, 111.
G. A. KUHL has rebuilt a 12 foot house
with side ventilators for carnations, and
is adding two houses each 27x100 feet
for roses, making in all 18,500 square feet
covered with glass. He purchased con-
siderable of the greenhouse glass which
was at the World's Fairgrounds.
J. E. K.
Floral Park, N. Y.
The Mayflower Publishing Company, of
this place, has just been organized under
the laws of the State of New York with a
cash capital of $100,000, with the following
directors : Hon. J. L. Childs, Hon. R. C.
McCormick, Kimball C. Atwood, W. H.
Tilton and Arthur H. Goldsmith.
Geneva, N. Y.
We called on W. & T. Cass, nominally
known as nurserymen, but in reality the
florists of the vicinity. A demand existing
here in this line, and the greenhouse busi-
ness proving agreeable to their taste,
efforts are being given to conducting the
same on improved and extended lines.
The rainy weather placed planting-out at
a standstill with them recently. L.
Superstition and Malformed Plants.
The two specimens of Black-Eyed Susan
at hand and it is lucky that your early
education in regard to signs, superstition
and mysticisms was neglected, else you
would have fought shy of the big-waisted
Susan. Did you never hear that such de-
formed stems in plants are a sure sign of
some evil befalling, the finder or his family?
Well, such is the belief among the super-
stitious who are ever ready to prognosti-
cate evil, but never anything good. It is
true, however, that such freaks in the
flowering stems are common in asparagus
beds, among beets, carrots and other culti-
vated vegetables, consequently these evil
omens are plentiful enough for all who
seek them.
These broad multiple stems are known
scientifically as fasciculated stalks from
faSGis a bundle of sticks and an ax, which
was the ancient Roman insignia or emblem
of office and authority. The cause of this
multiplication of, and union of many
stems, is probably due to some injury to
the main or primary stem or bud, which to
make up for the said Injury to the original
bud, the plant produces a number of ad-
ventitious buds, these uniting in growth
and forming the broad and usually flat-
tened fasciculate stalk as seen in that of
the Black-Eyed Susan. Where the stem is
of this form there is always an attempt to
multiply the number of flowers. These
freaks are seldom permanent and rarely
perpetuated. The old Lilium lancifolinm
monstrosum was one of the exceptions to
this rule, but I think it is now lost, at
least I have not seen it for a number of
years. A. S. Fuller.
Books Received.
Massachusetts State Agricultural
Experiment Station. — Bulletin No. 52,
containing analyses of commercial fertil-
izers and trade values of fertilizing ingred-
ients in raw materials and chemicals.
Vandegeift's United States Tariff.
— We have received advance sheets of this
book from the publishers, F. B. Vande-
grift & Co., Philadelphia. The work will
be a digest of the Tariff Act of 1894, and
will contain a list of articles classified un-
der their proper headings for ready refer-
ence, together with the rate of duty, para-
graph of the law and decisions of the
courts, besides other useful matters in
connection with the Customs service. It
is intended to have the book published 73
hours after the President signs the new
Tariff Bill. This is the first work of the
kind ever compiled, and should prove of
value to those having relations with for-
eign countries.
Catalogues Received.
Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago.— Cata-
logue of Improved Greenhouse Boiler.
J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. — Price
List of Roses and Carnations for Winter
Flowering.
J. A. Simmers, Toronto.— Import Price
List of Florists' Bulbs.
P. J. Bebckmans, Augusta, Ga.— Special-
ties for Florists for Fall of 1894.
T?HE> FLORIST'S EXCHANOE).
593
♦
' per 100. 400 Brides, 3 In. pots,
strons, $5,00 per 100. Cash with order.
J. A. DE niAR, ninnuicel'
527 Waaliiueton Street, Boston, Muss.
Brigliton District.
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Cash m'tli order.
ROBERT P. X£SSOIV,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
Ousin, Bride, Mermet, Meteor,
Bridesmaid, Ferle.
In 2K. 3 and 4 in. pots. Cheap for Casli.
GEO. E. FANCOLRT.
WILKESBARRE, PA.
S5 XS S5
t'rom2>^ln. pots, W.OO per 100. Varieties: Perle,
Papn Gontier, Ciisin, AuGfiista Victorin- !to(^
Tewtout, $6.00 per 101).
CUT FLOWERS. Lilyof the Vnlleyaod
Sweet Peas «li Summer.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS intlie best, new and
old varieties, from 2ii in. pots, $10.00 per 100, very
fine plants. Address
A. SCHULTHEIS, Mgr., Box J8, College Point, 1. 1.
WHEN WRrriNC MENTION THE FLOR'ST-S EXCHANGE
CHRYSANTHEMUM NIVBLS,
Sow Beadv, $1.30 per doz. ; $10.00 per
100. Strong t-iaots, from 2 inch Pots.
DAII,I.B»OnZB BROS., Flatbusli, N. T.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtOBIBT'S EXCHANSg
ROSES
NICE STOCK FROm 2K INCH POTS.
Per 1000 Per 100
Climbing PERLE . . $3.50
BONSILENE. . . . 3.00
MRS. DE 6RAW. . 3.00
PERLE $25.00 3.80
SUNSET 25.00 2.80
BRIDE. 20.00 2.26
mERBIET 20.00 2.25
GONTIER 20.00 2.25
MME. CUSIN .... 22.50 2.60
SOCV. D'DN AMI . 22.50 2.50
MARECHAL NIEL. 25.00 2.80
White LA FRANCE 22.50 2.50
ALBANY 24.00 2.75
WATTEVILLE . . . 22.50 2.50
SOUPERT 20.00 8.25
FISHER HOLMES . 3.00
and all standard varieties in
HYBRIDS, TEAS, HYBRID TEAS,
CLIMBERS, POLTANTHAS, &e.
Strictly our own selection, $20.00 a 1000;
§2.25 per 100. Same from 4 inch pots,
$6.00 per 100. Send in your lists for
prices. Terms Cash with order.
THB UTIOMl PUNI CO., Dajlon, 0.
AMERICAN BEAUTY
K.A.VICTORIA,
TESTOUT,
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perie, Sunset, Cusin, La France.
1 Incli pots. Prime stock, paclted iitilit and shipped at special florists rates. Write for prices
inclndinfi delivery to your express ofQce.
A. S. MACBEAN, LAKEWOOD, B EW JERSEY.
BEIDE3, SEIDSSMAIllS, CESLES, LA XS ^^ ^ '^ CI E03IES, G73IH3, MESEOEG, UES1IEI8'
FEAHCE, HIFHEIOS. X^^^<9..^>^ lESTOCIS,
From 2, 3 and i Inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W. STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inventors of Vuloanliad India
Rubber. Extra strong Greenhouse Hose to withstand high pressure, 3 inch,
3 ply, IB cents per foot in 60 feet lengths. Mention paper
5,000 BRIDESMAIDS, at $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.
1,000 METEORS, 2,000 MERMETS, 2,000 BRIDES, 2,000
PERIiES, 1.000 HOSTES, at $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, all out of
pots, extra 2}^ fine stock.
Grown for my own planting. Did not build as expected, hence above are for sale.
Cash witli order, F. O. B. Express.
BENJAMIN DORRANCE,
Luzerne Co.,
Dorranceton, Penn.
In 2H, 3 and 4 inch pots.
AH the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing,
N. Y.
: FLORISTS' excH
40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
BEADY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.
Fully equal to those sent out tlie last two years, and perfectly healthy in every respect-
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used for propagating.
CEN. JACQUEMINOT, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
ULRICH BRUNNER, BRIDESMAID, SOUV. DE WOOTTON,
LA FRANCE,
3 inoli pots, S8.00 per 100 ; i inch pota, S13.00 per 100.
PERLE, SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERMET, MME. HOSTE,
SAFRANO, NIPHETOS, BRIDE,
8 inch pots, «7.00 per 100; 4 inoli pota, SIO.OO per 100.
jr. Xj. X>ITiTi03Nr, :B1ooxxi.s'|3'ulx>s> X>a.
VVHEN WRITING M
^ WINTER FLOWERING ROSES
'%^%'%^%^
We devote more than half of . „ __ _
houses In this country for that purpose; tbey contain every
rafters and purlins are of wrouRht iron, securing very light roo'Cs and
weather, before using, by the exhaust
nped by j
Hd secured, and c
, and everything t
■ range of iron i
greenhouses to the production of Winter Flowering Roses, and have the finest range of green-
,__ .^ . . . ,„ -egard to durability and I ' ' " ' ' "'"
durability. The water ii
, r ._at sunnir - " - ' -
the highest development of o
) hou
3 0f gn
I conceded by all who have examined them 1
Ddde
rithout que'ition the tineat lange of
greenhouses devoted to rose culture in the United States, and we believe, in consequence, we have exceptional facilities
fur supplying strong young healthy rose stock at the lowest possible prices. These houses are worth examination, as they
are conceded to be model houses in every way. Visitors are always welcome.
AMERICAN BEADT v.— The largest rose and the most vigorous growing by far among continuously blooming
roses, throwing up very strong stems from the base of the plant, every shoot terminated with a single
flower, which is of the largest size. Color, deep rose. In foliage and size of flower it resembles the large ,
Hybrid Perpetual or Hardy class, and is similar to Magna Charta ur Gloiie de Paris It is as fragrant as the ' '■' "
most fragrant of Hardy roses, which, coupled with its vigor, large size and beautiful color, Ion stems and
continuous bloom, places it at the head of winter blooming rosea. It requires skill and favorable eondltions
to flower it in perfection, but when successfully flowered, no other rose approaches it for beauty
or profit. 2J4 inch pota, SIO.OO per lOOj $90.00 per lOOU.
MME. OARUL.INE TESTOUT.— This rose has attracted more attention than any
.. .,... , j[jg American Beauty. It was the winner at the Madison Square Garden
r seedling of iiluropeaii origin
-- . y an admiring group through-
out tne show. It is a Hybrid Tea, with a decided though delicate tea fragrance. It is a very
vigorous grower, throwing up heavy bottom shoots in proCualou, and is also a remaricably free
bloomer for so large and flue a rose, producing scarcely any blind wood. In form It is very similar
SlflvAr rnniin-iriliwl iiaitiOl fttr Aiir c-rhf hit ^^ ^^ bVanco, and in size much larger. In color it Is simply unequalled among pink roses, being
°"^^r.^FP "^I'lrdcd lis iS5>l.ror our exnioit ^^ ^ wonderfully clear brilliant pink, of one solid tone, without shadinK of any kind. It needs no
Liiily unequalled. Large
, like Beauty, are becoming yearly more fashionable
i have needed a good pink
large and flue
iV^M^"*' ""'^'■"«« "« ' ;>" Wnn ^^ ""^^Tl ot a wonderf uir°?leSr1irflSnt mnk?oi
of Meteor BoBes; for best 100 Bed Boses special treatment, and for a high-clas
of any variety. roses that can be cut in the half-blown i
and the popular taste seems to be growing in this dii
this demand, and bellve that Mme. Testout will fill the bill. :
Hybrid Tea the French have ever sent out." Mr. W. W. Cole
roses, but have never seen one with so many good qualities e
prediction if we do not flnd, within afew years, that there are
FrHnce." Mr. Eobt. Craig says: "I want to tell you that's a nice thing. The color^bf lestout
In that respect, i., is far ahead of La France. It will keep in the cellar for three or four days, and as the color'fades
it keeps a pleasing shade." Growers, Ketailersand Flower Buyers are alike enthusiastic in its praise, and in our opinion this
rose is destined to win a high place and prove very profitable to the grower. First premium awarded us for this variety, N. T.
Chrysanthemum Show, Fall, 1893. Price, 2M inch pots. $8,00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VIOTORIA,— A new rose of German origin that is attracting a great"deal of attention and
) of great value. In color i
tidway between Bride and Mme. Hoste. a del:
3 great point
-, .white. The buds are both
larger and longer stemmed than thosH of Bride. The habit of the plant Is singularly strong, vigorous and healthy ; the flower is
dellciously fragrant. Winner of the Silver Cup offered by the F. R. Pieraon I'ompany . at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show for the
nnst promising forcing i
: before exhibited at a New York show. First premium. New York Chrysanthe:
variety. Price, 2H inch pots, S8.00 per lOOi $75.00 per XOOO,
BKIDESMAID,— (Originated by Frank L. Moore.) This is the rose we have all been
show. Fall, 1893, awarded us for
kinds of weather. Mermet has always been acknowledited
tendency to lose color ■-'■■■• - .. ^ . .
form, habit of growth
tendency to lose color in dark vfeather. In the Bridesmaid v
.-' for— a, Jlfe'^"'e( ^Uoae color ie constant through all
nearly approaching perfection than any*''-* er pink rose, its one fault being its
" ,h this one fault corrected, and every good trait nnchanged. It Is identical in
wide-awake t
their wlsdo
liform good color
I It to bring a correspondingly uniform pood price, and hence makes It much n
riety. Mr. T. J. Slaughter, who has
Silver Cap awarded u
ted at Uadlson Sqa;
26 Bed Boses of any variety.
First Prize two successive days at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show, Fall of 1892, for tills
been a large and very successful grower of Mermet, voices the universal verdict when he says : "It gives me great pie. _
hearty recommendation; from my experience with it this year Jam con-winced it wt» supersede ffte Mermet entirely, owing t
for Seteor Boses exhIM- "**''''*'^'^ '^^''^s. I Intend to give it all the room I can possibly spare. 1 think growers will go strong for it next year. 2H in. pois »» periuu; ©7 0 per low
re Garden, 1893 'for best METEOR.— The finest crimson rose for winter blooming; very double and very dark velvety crimson scarlet, its only fault being a tendency t
fptv become black during the shortest days of winter, but when well grown is not excelled ; a superb variety. We grow this rose very largely, and won
Sliver Cup at the Madison Square Garden Chrysanthemum Show, for the best twenty-flve blooms, also both first and second prizes for the beat twelv
blooms. We are recognized as having the best stock about New York, and a
. . .. Tiedal at the World's Co'
very valuable soarlet-crimsom, much like Jacqueminot in size and color
— ^ ., — .. , ... ^_, „^ udding. thr "' « ■*!-- *> =~ > ■- « > —■ - . - -- .,,,.__.
ZH Inch pots, $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000.
variety to flower and has a delicious fragrance. Throws good stems, but
Winter-flowering rose at the present time ** for Keneral
alt things considered.
MME. CUSIN, PERLE, MERMET, NIPHETOS and BRIDE, HS.OO per 100; 1145.00 per 1000.
Mention Paper. TI^.A.IDE1 HLilSTS 02^ .A.^IF'IjICA.I'IOW.
F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown -on- Hudson, N. Y.
594
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The following staflf of writers are regu-
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Florist's Exchange.
p. Welch S Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
E. C. Reineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
Q. W. Olivkr... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D, C.
Edqab Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Dunlop Toronto, Ont.
Walter Wilshire Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. T.
JohnG. ESLER Saddle River, N.J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HoNAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. Littlejohn Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. Scott Milwaukee, Wis.
EnOENE H. Michel: St. Louis, Mo.
Jas. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott Traveling Representative.
E. G. GiLLETT Cincinnati, O.
David Rust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Contents.
FACTE
BOOKS RECEIVKD 592
CATALOQUES RECBrVED 592
Chanqeb in BxrStNKSS 599
CuLTUBAL Hints .... . . 5S9
CUT Flower prices 598
Floral Notes From Paris . . . 590, 591
Flowers for President Carnot's Fqne-
.... 595
. 595
Foreign Notes
Gardener at Kew, The young
Hardiness op Plants
OBrEFART
ORCHID Growers' Calendar .
Question box:
Sow Buffs, Propaprating House, Bulba in
Pans, Bugnot Panaies ....
Seed Trade Report
Seedling Rose, A New ....
TRADE notes :
Uirichville, 0., Watertown, N. Y..
Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Col.
Floral Park. N. Y.. Geneva, N. V., James-
town. N. Y., Norwich, Conn., Pekin, III..
Pittslield, St. Paul. Syracuse, N. Y
Baltimore, Blue Point, N, Y., Utica, JN. Y
Canandaiua, N. Y.. Kansas City, Kan.. Mon-
treal, Toron,. ....
Grand Jn.. Col.. Manchester. N. H.. ISTew'
Orleans, La., Pittsburg, Sioux City, la..
Cnt Flower Trade.
The Summer stagnation prevalent
for some weeks past was broken on Wed-
nesday and Thursday of this week by what
may be termed a fair call for flowers.
This temporary rift in the dark clouds was
created by the demand for bloom for
commencement exercises, not in New
York, but in adjoining cities and towns,
the local florists themselves being ap-
parently unable to provide sufficient
flowers for the occasion. There was, how-
ever, a decided scarcity of some stocks, and
what was of them was very poor. Good
roses could not be had, and one could hear
on Thursday forenoon the question, "have
you any roses ? " answered in the negative
by all the largest wholesale men in the
city. Any kind of rose bud sold, dealers
evidently being anxious for roses alone.
Carnations were in sufficient quantities to
satisfy all demands for them, and lots of
the poorer grades could not be disposed of,
especially those of dark colors. Sweet
peas continue to come in abundantly.
Hollyhocks are arriving, but there is no
sale for them. Cornflowers &,nd coreopsis
are still in evidence. Liliums longiflorum
and candid um are now seen in large
quantities. Many of the latter, on account
of being cut too late, come in with the
inside of the petals besmeared with pollen,
rendering them very unsightly. They
sell for $1.00 a hundred spikes, longi-
florums bringing 5 cts. and 6 cts. each.
The commission men in this city do not
seem to favor the proposed organization of
wholesalers. They state that some of its
objects, more particularly that referring
to the equalization of prices, would, from
the peculiar nature of the cut flower
market in this city, be wholly impracti-
cable.
The Cut Flower Exchange felt the effects
of the school commencement boom Wed-
nesday and Thursday, every dealer having
sold out early on both mornings. Tony
Schultheis, who is bringing in some good
roses, says he got 5 cts. each for Kaisetin
and Testont this week. The former roi?e
has proved very satisfactory with him for
both Winter and Summer blooming.
Jacqs. brought 4 cts. A few spikes of
Lilium auratum were observed here ; they
sold at 75 cts. a dozen ; white carnations
brought $1.00 ; Daybreak, $1.50.
The face of Billt Duncan, one of the
leading spirits of the Exchange, was on
Thursday morning last wreathed in
smiles ; the cause of his happiness on
being ascertained was found to be the fact
that he was to join the army of Benedicts
that day. Congratulations are in order.
Ben Elliott, of Elliott & Ulam, Pitts-
burg, along with his bride, visited New
York this week.
Edgar Sanders, our esteemed Chicago
correspondent, is here on an eastern trip.
Thos. Young, Jr., sailed for Europe on
Tuesday of this week per steamer Havre.
The green carnation is still to be seen in
the cases of some of the street fakirs, who
charge flve cents for each bloom.
The flower girls are now in evidence all
through the city. A young man, who this
week impersonated a Gerry detective and
in pursuance of his self imposed duty,
tried to stop one of the girls from selling
flowers, was himself arrested and flned $3.
The rose sale at Wm. Elliott & Sons, Dey
St., on Thursday, June 38 was very well
attended. The following are some of the
prices obtained : Waban,$2; Sunset, $3.50 ;
Niphetos, $3 to $5; Hoste, $4.50 to $5;
Bride and Mermet, $4 ; La France, $8 ;
Beauty, $9.
Convention matters are now being talked
up, and from all appearances a large dele-
gation will attend. Our bowlers are get-
ting into shape, so as to, if possible, bring
back the Spaulding cup as the property of
New York's bowlers, this being the rubber
for it between the Philies and them. A
swimming match is also spoken of. Who's
in the swim ? The Committee on Trans-
portation will in all likelihood be able to
report final arrangements at next meeting
of the Club.
Syracuse, N. Y.
The premium list of the New York State
Agricultural Society for the next annual
fair, to be held at Syracuse from Septem-
ber 6 to 13 inclusive, have been sent to the
members, and are free to all applicants.
Application should be made to the secre-
tary, James B. Docherty, Albany, N. Y.
The liberal premiums offered should be an
inducement for the florists throughout the
State to enter into active competition.
Pittsfield, Mass,
C. M. Atkinson, Jr., has purchased 10
acres of land here, and is now erecting
several greenhouses thereon. J. W.
Brooklyn.
The season in the City of Churches may
be said to be at a close, as this week has
seen the ending of the school commence-
ments. These, however, have not created
any extra work for florists this year, the
same ruling in regard to presenting flowers
to graduates from the public schools as
prevails in New York having been insti-
tuted here. A wedding or a funeral order
now and then is all that keeps the retail
men going.
The volume of business done has been
considerably below that of former seasons
and a greater effort has had to be put forth
to dispose of stock ; prices have ruled
lower all through, money being scarce or
stringent, collections have been slow, and
more bad debts have been accumulated
than ever.
The cnt flower business is dead. White
flowers are now alone called for, and the
demand is supplied by sweet peas and car-
nations. Hoses of that color are very
scarce ; in fact, there are very few good
ones of any kind coming in. Red and
pink carnations remain a drug.
Langjahr, Brooklyn's commission man,
will attend the convention at Atlantic
City. He is interested in the proposed
organization of wholesale men and anxious
to hear the outcome of it.
Kretschmar Bros, have invited the
Flatbush bowlers to an outing at their
new place in West Nyack. The boys anti-
cipate a treat, as thehospitality of Julius
and Hermann is well-known to them all.
They go on the Fourth.
Mrs. Chas. Koch, of Flatbush, and her
two children, sailed for Europe this week
on a two months* vacation.
Philadelphia.
Business has now settled down to the
Summer basis, there being very little do-
ing, and the stores generally present a de-
serted appearance. There are plenty of
flowers on the market, but the quality is
poor. Prices now are : American Beauty,
$15; La France, $5 ; Perle, $3; Niphetos, $2;
Kaiserin, $i. Sweet peas are somewhat
off, owing to the extreme heat ; they bring
35c. to 50c. Cape Cod lilies, $1 a dozen.
There have been several weddings this
past week, one being out at Lansdowne ;
at this La Roche »& Stahl did the decora-
tions ; while H. H. Battles supplied the
bouquets.
H. Batersdorfer & Co. report that
they have had a very good season ; in fact,
on going through their flve-story building
this is plainly evident, as shelf after shelf
is empty. Stock-taking is now going on ;
then goods now in bonded warehouse
(some 900 cases) will be brought out and
stock filled up again. A large importa-
tion of Cape flowers has just been received,
one room about 30x60 being entirely filled
with cases. Many new and tasteful de-
signs, both in metal and wicker, are now
being made for next season.
Among Growers,
Robt. Craig is now busy planting
out roses. He speaks well of Kaiserin, say-
ing that it has paid him well. One house
planted a year ago is being continued for
Sammer bloom, having been top-dressed
with manure. He also speaks well of
Testont, and has an entire house planted,
saying he believes it is a good paying rose.
A lot of Dahlia alba imbricata was in good
shape. This is to be planted ont on benches
for Summer bloom. The variety was
brought home from Chicago by Mr. Craig ;
it is a dwarf white and no doubt will be
good for Summer cutting.
W. K. Harris has been shipping quite a
lot of plants lately, but could willingly do
lots more in this line. He has his 'mums
planted and they are looking well, especi-
ally his new pink, of which he expects
much this season. Auction sales have not
made very good returns this year. Two
new houses are being built to be glazed
with plate glass, but the glass is being
delivered slowly owing to strikes, etc.
F. Hahman is now fixing up his houses
ready to replant. Quite a lot of roses are
grown here for Spring trade struck during
the Winter then planted out and kept
well worked all Summer. Hermosa is the
principal variety ; then I noticed Coquette
de Lyon and the Malmaison rose. Woottou
sells well, even better than Gontier, owing
to Its having a larger bud. Climbing
roses have been in demand this past
season so that quite a lot of the old
Washington and W. A. Richardson are
being grown. The last house built a year
ago was heated by hot water under pres-
sure and is well spoken of ; it has given
every satisfaction and is both economical
and easy to handle.
Griffin Bros, have several houses
planted with roses. They believe in using
green soil, by so doing they claim it does
not sour so soon in the benches. Their
new pink carnations gives them every
satisfaction'and pays w^l, having a good
stiff stem and being a good keeper. A
house of palms which they bought last
year has paid them very well for local
decoration.
John Grime, of Bustleton, was married
recently to Miss Nichols of the same place,
and quite an enjoyable time was spent by
the boys in that locality.
All indications point to a successful
convention at Atlantic City. All are
gradually falling into line. The trade
exhibit will also be quite large.
David Rust.
Buffalo.
The Cut Flower Trade.
Though not what may be termed
lively, cut flower trade has kept up quite
fair of late, commencements and June
weddings calling for some flowers spite of
prevailing close times. On Tuesday of last
week Palmer & Son provided for what
was named a *' daisy wedding," and which
called for the use of many thousands of
the wild flower, which is had in fine qual-
ity this season, and in numberless quan-
tity, in nearby meadows. On Wednesday
this week Rebstock provided for a recep-
tion for which was needed more Bride
roses than were readily obtainable.
Wm. Scott now shows Lilium auratum
of good growth and bloom in his windows.
Carnations are decidedly in over-supply,
and ordinary qualities go begging for any
price at all. Roses generally show up in
three defective qualities — viz., poor color,
mildewed foliage and blooms too open.
Pink pond lilies from the east do not seem
to take this season.
Palmer & Son are cutting quantities of
Ulrich Brunner roses from outdoor. They
handle but for a day, and that the same
day they are cut.
Wm. Stroh, of Attica, N. Y., sends in
some very respectable outdoor Jacqs.,
which also are affected towards short life
by the prevailing hot weather. They bring
generally $3 to $3 per 100.
Recent Tisitors.
Jno. R. Helenthal and Miss Helen-
thai, of Columbus, O.; Jack Taylor, Dun-
kirk, N. Y.; H. J.Wise, East Aurora, N.Y-
ViDI.
St. Paul, Minn.
The past week saw the close of " com-
mencement" season throughout theNorth-
west and a consequent drop in florists'
sales. City gaiety has all been transferred
to the lakes, and dullness reigns supreme,
broken only occasionally by wedding bells
or funeral dirges. The scarcity of out-
door rosea throughout the state creates a
demand upon our florists during the Sum-
mer for indoor roses, and consequently
there are some sales to be made during the
Summer by our hustling brethren.
Roses now being cut are of fair quality,
Kaiserin are flner than ever, while La
France and Testout are of good quality.
Warrendale Greenhouses are still cutting
Beauty ; while the flowers are small they
seem to hold their form and color well.
Chris Hansen is cutting some nice Meteor,
as well as Wootton and La France.
Retail prices of roses range from T5c, to
$1 per dozen ; carnations, 25c. per dozen.
Water lilies are offered by boys on the
street for 5c. to 10c. per dozen. Their
quality is very flne, and for many occa-
sions they are fully as flne as the rose.
The grounds of Cary I. Warren, the
genial proprietor of Warrendale green-
houses, are the most handsomely decorated
private grounds in the city. Beds of co-
leus, geraniums and pansies are scattered
profusely over the spacious lawn, while a
huge lounge of alternanthera and echeveria
tempts the tired pedestrian to rest upon its
beautiful surface. Everything is done in
an artistic manner, and is well worthy the
owner.
At Hansen's place we found everything
in spick span shape. He has a fine lot of
young roses ready for the benches. He
will plant very largely of Perle, La France,
Meteor, Wootton and Bride for another
season's blooming. His large range is
almost exclusively devoted to growing
roses and his young stock as well as his
" morning cut " in the refrigerator are
ample evidence that he knows his business
well.
The city store of C. I. WARREN was dis-
continued the 15th inst. His flower busi-
ness will hereafter be conducted exclu-
sively at his greenhouses, pleasantly situ-
ated at Como Park.
At the Park everything floral is assum-
ing a livelier hue ; the world is well de-
picted, the water by echeveria, the con-
tinents by oxalis, and the islands by alter-
nantheras. The pansies are the flnest we
have ever seen. Veritas.
Thej Florist's Exchangib.
595
The Hardiness of Plants in Nortliern,
as Compared to Southern Exposure.
Paper prepai-ed and read hy Professor J. C.
WUitteti^ Missouri Botanical Garden, before
St. Louis JFIorisfs' Club, June, 18M.
The location o£ plants with reference to
the sun, shade or prevailingwinds isasub-
ject much studied by the cultivator. The
comparative effect of direct and oblique
rays of light upon plants is noticed parti-
cularly by all who cultivate plants under
glass, and, to the practical florist it is un-
necessary to mention the important rela-
tion which this bears to the slope ot the
roofs of greenhouses, the location of hot
beds, etc.
To the cultivator of out-of-door plants,
also, this subject is one of vital importance,
and has been noted and discussed by the
horticulturist since the earliest time. The
observed advantages of shelter from blast-
ing winds or glaring sun, first suggested
the selection of a proper exposure for
plants, and the idea of artificially supply-
ing these conditions developed the use of
gits, forcing beds, and, later, of green-
ouses. Methods of accelerating or retard-
ing the growth of plants have been handed
down for centuries, for our adoption and
improvement. Even the luxurious Romans,
as might have been expected, however, of
a people who lived so much for the
stomach's sake, are said to have made
quite progressive steps toward producing
a succession of vegetables and fruits by
supplying or withholding light and heat. _
In consideration of these facts, it is evi-
dent that the growth and hardiness of
plants depends upon various surrounding
conditions and environments. The pre-
vailing winds, cloudiness or sunlight,
altitude, proximity to bodies of water,
color of soil and many other conditions
help to determine the exposure best suited
to a plant in a given locality. For this
reason authorities upon horticultural
methods, referring to various localities,
differ in their statements as to the proper
aspect for a given plant.
In Lindley's valuable writings upon
horticulture in England, great stress is
laid upon the advantages of training fruit
trees on the south side of a wall, for pro-
tection against cold. The author cites
ample proof of the beneficial results of
this practice, and gives logical reasons
why, in England, it is the most successful
plan. Trees, there, need the heat of the
sun as early in the Spring as they can get
it. This wall protects the tree from cold,
piercing winds, and also absorbs heat,
which it gives off gradually during the
night, thus helping to maintain a higher
and more uniform temperature. By these
means the fruit is not only earlier, more
abundant, of higher color and better
flavor, but the growth of the tree is more
perfect, and the wood more completely
ripened off, to withstand the rigors of
Winter. The same exposure is also select-
ed for many other plants, with similar
results.
In this connection, we must consider
that England has a very moist climate,
that Winter fogs prevail, and that in-
stead of the blistering Spring suns which
scald our trees, they experience only a few
hours ot hazy sunlight, during the middle
of the day. It is especially interesting to
note, that on account of this very cloudi-
ness, England cannot grow Indian corn, a
crop which can be matured in every state
and territory in our Union. Despite this
lacli of Summer heat, however, many
plants, not hardy in the vicinity of St.
Louis, are wintered in English gardens
with perfect safety.
Early horticulturists in America met
new and changeable conditions. Instead
of the mild, humid Winters and damp,
cool Summers of Europe, they found the
Winters so clear and cool as to freeze many
of their plants, and the Spring and Sum-
mer suns so persistent and hot as to scald
many more. The reasons of these failures
had to be studied, and new methods of cul-
ture and protection, as well as new and ac-
climated strains and varieties had to be in-
troduced to meet these changed environ-
ments.
In our own country, as cultivation
moved westward, similar diflBculties were
met and are still being overcome. In many
of our western states, where the early set-
tlers despaired of having fruits and orna-
mental plants, horticulture, in diversity,
is now very successfully carried on. Ac-
climatization and production of new varie-
ties has had much to do in working these
chanues ; but the study of proper location
and the. planting of shelter belts and other-
wise modifying the exposure of plants has
also been an important aid to success.
In localities where the Winter tempera-
ture is generally uniform, and where late
Spring frosts or scorching Summer suns
and winds are not prevalent, a southern
exposure is no doubt preferable for most
plants. Where these conditions are re-
versed, a northern aspect is to be chosen.
An eastern or western slope may some-
times be preferable, especially where pre-
vailing winds from these directions are
tempered by passing over contiguous bod-
ies of water.
The peach belt of Michigan is a good
example of the influence of a body of
water. A strip of country which receives
the lake breezes is admirably adapted to
the production of immense crops of
peaches, while, a few miles away from the
direct influence of the lake, with similar
soil and in the same latitude, this fruit
cannot be successfully grown.
Quite generally throughout the western
and inland southern states a northern
aspect seems preferable for many of our
fruits and ornamentals. In these locali-
ties, away from ocean fogs and moisture-
laden breezes, the effect of a clear and
burning sun, accompanying or following
a very low temperature is only too well
known. This is especially true with re-
gard to late Spring cold snaps which fre-
quently occur after growth has begun. In
some localities the frequency with which
buds are stimulated to growth during
warm spells in Winter, and then frozen
after they have unfolded their protecting
scales causes much damage, particularly
on southern slopes.
It is a well-known fact that Winter buds
may put out a certain stage of growth,
without the aid of root action. The
botanist has ascertained that, during the
growing season, the plant stores up a
supply of starch, most abundant near the
buds, to support the next Spring's growth,
until the leaves are developed to assimi-
late food. There are a great many practi-
cal proofs of this fact. Trees cut down in
Winter often leaf out, or even bloom the
next Spring, grow iintil this stored up
food is exhausted and then perish. Twigs
of the plum, and other early bloomers, may
be cut from the tree in Winter and forced
into bloom, by placing them in water and
giving them light and heat. A branch of
a tree or vine it drawn into a warm room
through a window may be made to start
growth, or to bloom, while the rest of the
plant is frozen and dormant.
Right along this line the practical florist
has taken a step in advance of many or-
chardists. Even yet, many successful and
wide-awake fruit growers mulch heavily
around each tree in midwinter, to retain
the frost in the ground about the roots as
late as possible, under the impression that
it will retard the blooming ot the tree, and
consequently lessen the liability of injury
to the blossom by late frosts. The florist
proves the fallacy of this scheme by plant-
ing a lilac near his greenhouse and pulling
branches indoors in Winter and forcing
them into bloom, while the main plant is
frozen.
Another advantaee of northern over
southern exposure where fluctuations in
Winter temperature are common, is that
plants which receive the least direct sun-
light thaw more gradually in a sudden'
change from cold to warm weather. The
difference in effect ot rapid and gradual
thawing is well known. Cabbages may be
wintered in our northern states by plac-
ing them, head downward, right in the
fleld and covering the heads with a few
inches of soil. The earth freezes firmly to
a depth much below the cabbages, but the
covering of soil prevents rapid thawing
and consequent injury. Discarded heads,
left uncovered in the same fleld, become a
brown mass ot decay. I have wintered
beets and turnips in South Dakota in the
same manner. As far north as Maine
potatoes plowed from the fleld in Spring
are occasionally found to be in perfect con-
dition after being subjected to the rigors
of a northern Winter. In some of the
prairie states plantations of young trees
may be commonly seen in which almost
every unprotected specimen shows a de-
cided tendency for its north side to out-
grow its south side, thus throwing the
tree out of balance, and more fully exposing
the south side of its trunk and branches to
sun-scald. For this reason planters often
lean their trees to the south or southwest in
setting. This enables the foliage to better
protect the tree from southern sun and hot
winds. The tree puts out its own um-
brella, so to speak. Even when trees are
set in this manner the excessive growth of
the northern branches will soon bring the
tree into laalance. Planters who began by
planting shelter belts on the north side of
their fruit and ornamental grounds have
changed their tactics and are now planting
them on the south side.
I have in mind some Vladimer cherry
trees which illustrate the effect of scalding
suns and hot winds, as compared to the
freezing effects of northern exposures. In
» South Dakota orchard, one Spring, the
trees of this variety had their southern
branches killed apparently. These bran-
ches had the appearance of having been
scorched by fire, until there was but little
sign ot life in them, except toward their
bases. The northern branches began to
grow and set fruit at the proper time.
Gradually the half dried buds on the south
side began to open near the trunk of the
tree first. By the time the last flowers
opened on these parts, the fruit on the
north side was full grown. During the
season these dried branches put out some
growth, nearly to their tips, but the trees
remained much out of balance. An Iowa
orchardist, noticingthem, said he had seen
similar cases in his state. Similar con-
ditions exist in our own neighborhood, in
a much less marked degree. During the
last two seasons, fruit trees, with us, have
set but meager crops. In each case the
prime cause of failure has been an early
swelling of the buds, followed by a cold
snap. The present season is very marked
in this respect. With us, only two pear
trees have set anything like a crop of fruit.
Both of these are protected on the south
and exposed on the north. One of them is
trained low against the north side of a
wall, and is growing a fair crop of fruit,
while taller trees beside it, which project
their branches above the wall, are entirely
without fruit. The only lilac I noticed
the past Spring, which had not had its
blossom buds killed, was completely over-
shadowed by evergreens on the south,
with an opening to the north. With us,
however, the wood growth of most trees
and shrubs seems to be quite generally
symmetrical, in specimens equally exposed
on all sides to climatic conditions. While
a northern exposure in our locality is no
doubt better suited to the growth of a few
species, I think its chief advantage is in
retarding the flowering of very early
bloomers. Where bulbous plants are set
in raised beds, which curve from center to
margin, the plants on the north side flower
later. They are not only less liable to
injury from frost, on account of later
flowering, but also because they thaw
gradually, without the influence of direct
sunlight, after a cold spell. This is also a
point of vantage to the grower of a suc-
cession of blooms for the trade. The flow-
ering season of a certain variety may be
thus prolonged, just as the strawberry
grower prolongs the season of this fruit,
by planting on a south slope, for an early
crop, and on a north slope, for a late one,
and mulching the latter.
Young plants, such as are handled by
the trade, are much more sensitive to
climatic conditions than are old and estab-
lished plants; for this reason the best
opportunity for study along these lines
lies with those who grow this class of
stock.
Finally, I have not presented these stray
thoughts with the view of drawingdeiinite
conclusions that will apply in all cases,
but merely to suggest a few points for
thought and observation. I believe if
there is any class of men who are awake to
the requirements of their profession, it is
the florists and growers of plants for the
trade, whose success depends so largely
upon their supplying the proper con-
ditions to their plants. To them, no
doubt, close observation along these lines
is essential, and the methods adopted by
each depend upon his enviionments.
fication in those sections requires consider-
able correction when the plants bloom
here; as an instance of which it is, perhaps,
only needful to mention that Eda Prass, a
most pronounced Japanese with us, was
sent out by the distributor in America as a
reflexed flower, and other cases of this sort
have constantly occurred." The error re-
ferred to in the case of Eda Prass was sub-
sequently rectified by the National Chrys-
anthemum Society of America, and that
variety is included in the report of its
committee on classification of chrysanthe-
mums presented at Washington in 1893 in
the "Japanese" section.
Foreign Notes.
New American CHRTSAiJTHEMnMS fob
1894. — In the June 16 issue of the London
Garden C. Harman Payne gives a concire
history ot the progress of chrysanthemum
cultivation in the United States, to which
is appended a list of the novelties for 1894.
Relative to that list he says : "One thing
in connection with the American novelties
for 1894 deserves remark ; they are nearly,
if not quite, all American seedlings, and
not, as so often has been the case, made up
of large numbers of varieties imported
from Japan." The novelties for 1894 in-
clude 138 varieties.
Mr. Payne remarks that "anything prop-
erly worthy of the name of a history of the
chrysanthemum in America has yet to be
written, and it must necessarily be under-
taken by an American writer. The com-
pilation of such a work to be thoroughly
satisfactory and authentic demands a resi-
dence on the spot and the gleaning of reli-
able material from local records and from
persons long connected with the work."
There is here suggested an opportunity for
some enterprising "chrysanthemumist."
Referring to classification of the 1894
chrysanthemum novelties, Mr. Payne says:
"It is noticeable that there are many varie-
ties of the Japanese incurved type ; and,
indeed, the best chrysanthemums we have
of that sort are the product of American
growers. Other flowers designated in-
curved or reflexed must be taken for what
they are worth, as experience has shown
us on many occasions that American classi-
Regarding the classiflcation of Eda
Prass, a correspondent says: "You are
correct ; in the report of the Committee on
Classification, which was handed in at the
meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of
America, held in Washington, D. C, Au-
gust, 1892, the variety was classified with
the Japanese. Mr. Dorner, the originator,
may have described it as reflexed when he
disseminated it; or it may have been a slip
of the pen ; or it is possible that when the
flower first appeared as a seedling it was
reflexed. I have known such cases to oc-
cur. In different parts ot the country,
owing to the en vironment, some varieties
vary in these characteristics more than in
others." L.
GrEOKGE Nicholson, of Kew, has been
appointed one of the Veitch medallists for
1894. These medals are given by the trus-
tees of the Veitch Memorial Fund which
was instituted to keep alive the memory of
James Veitch, and are bestowed on the in-
troducers of novelties or other representa-
tives of progress and advancement in
horticulture.
Flovyers for President Carnot's Funeral.
The heat is intense. The sky is clear,
and the florists are showing wonders of
their art. Carnot wreaths are exhibited
at every shop. More than l,000,000f. has
been spent here already for flowers. Four
hundred wreaths have been received at the
Blys6e Palace in the last forty-eight hours.
A society of Paris women has ordered a
funeral wreath costing 5,000£. Mile.
Chiris, who is betrothed to M. Carnot's
son, will send to the palace tomorrow a
superb wreath eight yards in circumfer-
ence, composed of Countess Chambord
daisies, veiled with white tulle, over which
black crape will be crossed. — Correspond-
ence N. Y. Times.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aapovaeus— t'ai-'e 599 col. 3, 4.
Azaleas— Pape 588. col. 3, 4.
Aeters— Pajre 602, col. 4.
B<'eouia— Page 589, col. 4; p. 597. col. 2. 3.
Bookn, MaeazInHH, etc. — Pago 691, col, 2, 8;
p. 596, col. 3; p. 600. col. 1.
BnildiiiK Materials, Etc.— Page 600, col. 3, 4: p.
, col, 1,
J. col. I.
rule page; p. 688, col. 1, 2, 3, 4;
„ _ _ col. 4i p. 597, col. 4.
Celery— Page 602, col. 2. 3. 4.
ChvyBantheinnin— Page 693, col. J. 2; p. 697, col.
4; p. 590, col, 3, 4.
Cut Flowprn— Page 593, col. 1; p. 597, col. 2. 3:
p. 598. col. 3. 4: p. 599. col. 1 3. 4.
Decorative Trees and Plants. -Page 591, col,
3 J; n. mi col. 1. 2. 3. 4; p. 602. col. 1.
Page 585, col, 1.2: p. 696, col. 3, 4.
" — col. 2, 4.
col. 1,
KlorlH
Fin
nd Vn
, Urns, Etc.— Page
col, I, 2; p. 600
!., {for sale or to leaHe) Page
-Pagp 597. col. 1.
injf Tubes— Pago -
Moss-Page 696, col . 2.
Orcliid8-PaBe!>93. eol.4.
Hnnsy-Page 689, col. ll p. 599, col.
Piiotogvaplis- Page 596. col. 4.
Befviireralors— Page 596. r " ' "
Itosp— Title page: p. 589. ct
p. 597, col, 4,
Rustic Work— Page 596, col, 1
col,l, 2.
Steiiiiniug Points— Page 600, col. 3, 4.
Tool", Implements, etc.— Page 588, col. 1,2; p.
693, col. 3,4; p, 696, col, 2. , „, . a i
Vegetable nnd Small Fruit Plants, Seeds.
etc.-Pago 688, col. 1, 2,3; p, 589, col. 1; p. 602, col.
2. ,5. 4,
Violets— Page 699, col. 3.4.
Wants— Page 691, col. 4.
596
The Klorisx's Exchange.
Montreal.
Walter Wilshire has been placed in
a most unfortunate position owing to a
water company failing to fulfil its contract
to supply his place with the necessary
liquid. Many days during the past season
stock went dry as owing to the severe
weather water could not be carried. Stock
which should be planted stands in pots
waiting the result of an order of the court
where a lawsuit is pending. Walt has the
sympathies of the trade, for, as he says,
had not this happened, this would have
been his banner year for business.
Jos. Bennett has commenced work upon
his new place, situated at Lachine, most
favorably located a short distance from
this city. He is within a few minutes walk
of Colin Campbell, who has a snug place
right in a valley. Mr. Bennett has the
advantage of more light and air. Two
houses have been started, each 115 x 18 feet
equal span, 18 feet to ridee, 4 feet to
gutters, with two benches, walks around
outside and through center. Tamarack is
found to be far preferable to pine. Iron
will be used as much as possible. A ^ inch
pipe acts -as a conductor of steam and
purlin. I have not seen this plan in vogue
elsewhere. If the idea is original it is
worth noting. A steam pipe will be run
along the gutters to keep them clear of
snow. The houses run east and west, with
shed north and south, built with the idea
of extension for which there is ample op-
portunity. Glass 16 X 20, butted, will be
put in and capped.
S. S. Bain is constantly in search of new
things and is extending his plant.
A. Martin has taken hold of his place
at Cot6, St. Paul, and intends going into
growing heavily next season. He reports
an excellent Spring trade.
J. MoKenna has been very successful
with carnations and is still looking for
new things in cannaa, of which he has
many sterling seedlings.
B. T. Greaves was rushing things when
I called ; says never busier than just now.
He grows a fine stock of Harrison's musk
(Mlmulns moschatus Harrisoni). It is
the first time I have seen it in this
country. It is away ahead of the common
musk, flower being three times as large, of
bright yellow, firm in texture, foliage
velvety and large. It makes a splendid
plant for either pot or vase and is used
very extensivelyin Covent Garden market.
He has a fine strain of single petunias
from seed supplied by an American house.
Mr. Greaves, Sr., leaves on the SS.
Parisian in a few days for the Old Country
to recuperate ; says he has not had a vaca-
tion for tweiity years, and will visit his
old home, the Isle of Man.
Wilshire Bros, have been kept busy
for some time with decorations; they had
an elaborate affair on the 17th inst.
W. M.
Toronto,
fflarket Items.
The weather these last two weeks
has been very warm, but the expected
rush for bedding plants did not come with
it. There was a little life in the trade for
a few days but it soon died out. The
market has been overloaded and it is hard
to find a plant grower that is sold out.
Plants have been sold very cheap this sea-
son, and when many of us count up the
profits will be very small, if any.
Plants put out early in the season look
very rough yet, but are beginning to grow
and will soon be all right. The bedding
in the park under Mr. Chambers was not
done until late ; in fact, is not quite
finished yet. Tbey look the best now and
I have no doubt will do so for a great part
of the season.
The cut flower trade is very slow; all
the best places make a brave show, the
windows being full of fine stock, but in
most cases but little of it is sold. The
market is full of pseonies, carnations, both
colored and white, irises, sweet peas, and a
large variety of native flowers and flower-
ing shrubs.
Club Notes.
The regular meeting of the Gar-
deners and Florists* Association took place
June 19, the president in the chair. The
night was warm and as it takes 15 mem-
bers to make a quorum we were late get-
ting to business. By about half past eight
we had twenty members present and bad
quite a lively meeting. A pic-nic to some
place near by was decided upon, and a
cricket match to take place at Exhibition
Park Tuesday week. It is expected that
many members will turn out to the latter,
and a pleasant afternoon will be spent.
There was considerable discussicn about
some of our public institutions selling
plants, but this and some other matters
connected with business methods, was
left in the hands of a committee, of which
Mr. Chas- Tidy is chairman, to report upon
at the next meeting.
The Summer show of the Electoral Dis-
trict Society will be held July 18 and 19 in
the Horticultural Pavilion. The prize
lists have only just been issued, but copies
of them can be obtained of J. P. Edwards,
secretary and treasurer, 17 Washington
ave., Toronto. Thos. Manton.
Canandaigua, N. Y.
A. C. Cappon demonstrates what can be
accomplished in a few years by rightly ap-
plied work and attention. The last of the
rose crops and the growth of the old
plants attest to the success his roses must
have been this past Winter. Improve-
ments in houses are the order of the day.
Kansas City, Kan.
C. S. Smith, who is favorably located on
North Sixth st., contemplates extending
his greenhouse facilities ; he has now some
4,000 feet of glass, with a street frontage of
100 feet.
BTTY
Boston Letters.
Best and Cheapest In the Market.
IH and 3 inch $3 00 per 100.
Best Script I.etter in tlie World, S4 a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exchangee.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Green Street, Boston, Mass.
JtfHEH WRtTtWO MEWTIOW THE FCORIST'S CXCHANGF
FLOR/DJI or SPANISH MOSS
FOR DECORATIING.
Sa.25 per 100 lbs ; S33.00 per ton, r. O. H.
Cash with order.
VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Fla.
THE n.ORiS=T'S EXCHANGE
GUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4), con-
taintDg over 100<t Onia-
nicntal Cuts for Florists' use,
auch a3 envelopes, letter
heads, bill-lieads, cards
advers.. floral designs, etc.
at from 3Uc. aud upwards.
Price of Catalogue 25 cts.
(deducted from fl.OU order.)
A. BI^ANC,
Engraver for Florists,
PHILADELPHIA, - PA.
Comprehensive Workeasy
Strap-Tighteners and Buckles.
They economise your STRAP,
your TIME, your patience.
It's entertainment to use them,
and in the iong run they pay.
Asli your commission man for
them. A rose grower's invention.
Workeasy Buckle Co., Chatliaiu, N, J.
'8 SEED STORE,
413 East 34th street,
Near Long Island Ferry. NEW YORK.
Special Low Prices on
RUSTIC BASKETS
8 incli "bowl
%6.00 per do
7.50
9.00 "
11.50 "
13.60
RUSTIC STANDS
S incli Iiigli »0.70 eacli.
.80
Z 26 " " 90
Z 30 " " 1.00 "
• We also quote lowest prices for Bulbs.
9 Price list free on application.
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4th St., Philadelphia.
Seiid for Catalogue.
DONT ♦ FUMIGATE!
USE
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Insecticide at
30 cents a pound.
One pound sufBclent for 8 gallons of water.
2 oz. samples free onreceipt of 1 cents for postage.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
vHeit wRmwG Me^r^oN the florist's exchange
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Manufactnrere of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATOIiS.
Send for Gircnlar.
SNOW ROSTIG^
^ifircco.
8 in. 10 in. 12 in.
$7,50 k-L $10 dcz. $12 in.
Send for List and Prices.
134 Bank Street,
WATERBURY, CONN.
F.E. McAllister
Special Agrent,
22 Dey Street, N.Y.
TheStar Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHAHGE
By usins one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
Exchange, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Florists' Exchange, 173 Fulton St., N.Y.
.,$-2.50 per 100. Pos'ase.lDcts.
send for free i
W. G. KRIGK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.
For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers.
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
Set A. C. is a selection of 54
Funeral Desijjns.
It includes 7 Wreaths, 9 Crosses, 10
Bunches, Clusters and Sheafs and
28 Miscellaneous.
Theset is furnished in the Imperial
Size, which refers to 8x10 inch
negative prints, mounted on heavy
glazed stock, cloth faced cards, and
mostsubstaatially bound in album
style, for $17.50; also in tjroup
arrangements, in two styles, at $3.00
and S5.fl0perset.
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BUFFALO, N. Y,
ESTABLISH iiD
8 66.
MANUFACTURED
N. 5TEFFEKS
335 EAST ZW ST. NEW YORK.
THE BEST
FERTILIZER
I^OIS EXjOISISTS
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr.
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York.
The Florist's Exchanoe.
597
EVERY KLOMSX OUGHT TO
iSsBRE HIS GtASS AGAINST
'■"^ HAIL,.
For parttonlarfl address
JOHN a. B8I.ER, Seo'y, Saddle Blver, N. J.
WHEK WRITING MENTIONTHE FLOHISTS' EXCHANGE
DRAC/ENA - INDIViDISA.
Large fine plants, out of 8
Inch pots, 3 feet high, $9.00
per dozen. Address
HILLS, I I
PALmsi
Decorative Plants I
Send for my n
in tie "West.
1. J. HESSERJlattsmonlli, Neb.
. PALM GARDENS,
>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦!
'"'^".'si., SIEBRECHT& WADLEYr."X''- 1
X DO SUPPLY
t FLORISTS
FIRST— With PALMS and DECORA TIVE PLANTS. X
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, ♦
$1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. ♦
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana ♦
$25.00 boxes. «
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties. T
I No. 409 FIFTH AVENXJE, NE-W VORK CITY. 1
^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^
thick as the thumb. Hoatmg and rouiinB. The Sowers are produced on large sp.kes. similar to those of
Ilichhornla Crasslpes Major, but are of a ovely shade of lavender blue, with a noh. purple center with a
Slight yellow spot on 1 he blue. The petals are delicately fringed; very attractive and continuous
"°Ei?tbSi- ('^on!lSeTa?Cr"»i.Vpe»''"l«•o?; (Water Hyacinth). $2.00 per 100. prepaid, or $8.00
per 1000. not prepaid. ^^^^ p^^ ^^^ p„ ^
Ne
nthe
De
$0.50
nllnsiB '..";'.'.■.■.■.■.■.■.".'.■.'..■.'.■.■.■.'.■.■.■.■■.■.. ■..■.'.'.■.■....".50 slOO
uivuaiB _. „ n,.
..$0.40
$3.00
25.00
Zanzibarens
Oi'ontiiim Aqua
Waler Lettuce
ide8 or Parrot's Featbe
nboldtli, (Water Poppy)..
".'each, or seeds. lOcts. per large packet.
LEMUEL BALL, ^— .
T7\riioxjXis.&.XjEi x'x.oiais'x,
Wissinoming, - - Phila., Pa.
Grower of Palms, Fern and Foliage
plants, to which I give my whole at-
tention, and purchasers will find my
plants surpassed by none in price or
quality. Packing guaranteed to be
done in the best manner.
Prices sent on application.
Small plants of N. Zanzibarensie and N. JDeutiita, 10
°' Nf pliro?epia'Exallata, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground. $12.00 per 1000,
per 100, delivered.
Arundo Uouax varieeala, $1.00 per dozen, or %
Mention paper^
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antonio, FLORIDA.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, |6.00
per 100 ; in 2)4. inch pots.
ADIANTCM CDNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; |1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
EOSE BRIBESMAID— Plants in 2)4 inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2^^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $20.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS
■We offer an immense stock of strong, well established plants, from four inch pots, which
will make a display at once. All have been well hardened off in open frames and must not
be confounded with dormant eyes or freshly divided plants out of benches.
We list here only the principal varieties, of which we have a large supply. For a general
list refer to our Spring Trade List, which describes over seventy-five varieties, including all
the desirable novelties of the season.
Per 100
Nardy Pere $15.00 Nelly Bowden...
Secretary Stewart 10.00 Princess Lusslgu
Antoine Crozy 8.00 Statuaire Fulcon
Baronne De Sandrans.. .10.00 Ventura.
Per 100
Madaine Crozy $10.00
Alphonse Bonvier 10.00
Paul Marqnant 8.00 _
Florence Vaughan 25.00 Baronne^De Beno\mrdy 8.00 Vit^iceuUeur Gaillard.. 8.00
Charles Henderson 25.00
Paul Bruant 15.00
Comtesse de li'Dstoile. .15.00
Chas. Dippe 16.00
Sucbess de Moutenard.lOOO Mr. Lefebvre.
Cronstadt 15.00 Edward Michel 10.00 Pierelte de Biorlet.
Explorateur Crampbel..l2.00 Geoffrey St. HlUaire.... 8.00 » " -—
Gustav Sennholz, (true) 10.00 J. Thomayer 15.00
MauriceMussy IB.OO Miss Sarah Hill 10.00 Segio
Marquise Arthur de Mr. Cleveland lU.OO Sophii
li'Algle
. 8.00
.10.00
.10.00
.10.00 MUe. Uabaud. .
We will furnish one each of the above varieties, 46 plants, for $5.00 ;
or if this set contains duplicates of any varieties you have in stock we will omit any
that you may specify and add other choice varieties in their place.
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Giant Monthly Carnations.
Souvenir de la Malmaison, 3 varieties,
blush and red, home ffrown, tine young plants,
$2.00 perdoz.; $12.00 per 100.
Marguerite Carnations, seedlings, $1.50
per 100.
Grenadine Carnations, seedlings, $2 a 100
Clematis flammiLla, 3 inch puts, 75 cts.
per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Clematis, large flowering varieties from 3
inch pots, $1.50 per doz.
Braceenaindivisa, 4in. pots, $1.50 a doz.
IBcheveria secunda glauca, $3.00 a 100.
Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, select
varieties, $1.50 per 100-
Anthericum picturatum, 4 inch pots,
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Coleus, Golden Bedder and Verschafleltii,
$2.00 per 100.
Alt ernanth eras Paronycliioides, (best red)
Aurea nana. Kosea nana. Versicolor. $2 a 100.
Achyranthes, Lindenii and Versicolor, $2
per 100.
Stevia variegata, $3.00 per 100.
Poinsettia pulcherrima, from 4 in. pots,
$1.50 per doz.
Address Letters :
G. EISELE, 1 1th and Jerferson Sts. Phila. Pa
BEGOHIA SEMPERFLORENS ROSEA '
CLEIIRIMG OUT SALE
OF FIRST-CLASS STOCK AT
LOW^ PRICES.
Per 100
Acalypha Maccafeana 85 .00
Achyranthes Lindenii 1.50
Alyssum "Tom Thumb" 1.76
Begonia, Vernon '^.00
Cobaia Scandens, 3 in. pots, very Btronir 3.50
Coleos, leading sorts 3.00
Caphea Platycentra *.00
Dahlias, single 3. 00
Geraniums, Rose 3.00
" Mme. Salleroi 3:00
Lophospermum, per doz., 25 cts 1.50
Lobelia l-^O
"Mums," all good varieties *.00
Nasturtiums, Tall and Dwarf 1.25
Manettia Vines 1.50
Salvia, splendens 1.50
'* Wm. Bedman 1.50
Stevia Variegata 1.50
Vinca, Alba and Rosea 1.00
N. B.— Order promptly as this offer
may be withdrawn without notice.
*' Seawanhaka Greenhouses,'*
P. O. Box 84, Ovster Bay, L. I.
WHFW WRrriNG MEWTIOr' THE FLORIST'S EKCHANPF
SPECIAL OFFER
Aceratum, PS^ 19?- 1™**-
Blue and white, In bud and bloom ¥<J 00
fn s"flue sorts. 2H inch polfl 3 CO $25 00
•• " 3 •' 5 00 40 00
Maiiiinuth, in bud and bloom 3 00 25 00
Gen'l Collection "
2 50 2a 00
per 100
THE TRUE, EVER-BLOOMING SPECIES,
Is conceded to be the beat and quickest selling bedding, winter-blo
and pot plant we have in cultivation. None other is to be compared with it.
BE SURE YOU GET THE TRUE KIND.
I otter several sizes, all extra fine, heavily branched plants, some one foot across. Every
cutting sent out has been once stopped back and they will make fine bushy plants in two
to three weeks. There has been no dead or weak stock in them. Satisfaction, liberal
count and safe arrival guaranteed when ordered by express. Cash with the order.
Per Express.
Each Duz. too.
ftyi inch, bushy stout plants, doz., by mail, »l.a5 Sl.OO S4.00
%% inch, extra strong stock, each, by mail, 30c.; doz., »1. 50
3 inch, extra strong plants
4 inch
5 inch .S0.3.>
6 inch 35
■7 inch SO
, basket, i
6.00
1.25 7.00
1.50 S.OO
2.50 16.00
3.00 30.00
4.00 30.00
BEGONIA CARRIERII, the ever-bloomin<r, especially fine for Floral Designs (we have
bushels of it.) 2J in., by mail, each, 20c.: doz., $1.25 ; by express, doz., $1.00 ; lliO, $6.00 ;
1 in., by express, doz., $2.00 ; 100, $10.00.
ANEMONE, donble white, extra strong plants, in m in. pots, for fall delivery, by ex-
press, doz., $1.60 ; 100, $6.00 ; 2i in. pots, by mail, each, 20c.; doz,, $1.50 ; by express, doz.,
|l.26 ; 100, $6.00. Double Bed, 24 in. pots, by mail, doz., $1.60 ; by express, doz., $1.00 ;
100, $4.00.
of all the above, by express, for 81.50. We pack light and
loTvest express rates.
9 I.iberal' Sample
S J. ELLETSON, Floral Nurseries, AUBURN, N. Y., U.S.A. |
French variety, assorted, 4 in. pots 8 UU
Creole, dark leaf. 4 in. pots 8 00
Cobiea Sctindeiis, 3 inch pots 6 00
Cupbea, aji inch pots 4 00
„ . - ,, ..^ n. ij pots ' ""
2 1-2 inch pot
31-2 Inch pot
Gazanlaa, 21-2lnchpota 4 00
Geraniums, fragrant.S inch pots 5 00
IjaiilannB, 10 fine varieties 4 00
l*an(laiiUH Utilis, fine plants ..$15.00 to 60 00
(•jinsies, transplanted 3 00
Pelarc-oniuuiM* 3incb pots ..SCO
■' 4 inch pots 12 00
Petunias, Dreer's Double Strain K 00
Roses, H. P., bud and bio — -=--^-^^™ <>= .«
5 inch pots 26 UO
Salvia Splendens antl Wra Bedman.2MP * 00
Vinca, variegata and elegans, 4 in., strong 10 00
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown. Mrs. Hicks
Arnold, W-H. Lincoln, Potter PaImer,B3cqui8ite,
J. R. Pitcher. Jessica. Vivian Morel, B. G. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball. Mrs. Fottler, L.C Price, Manfuerite
Graham, and TO other good varieties, from 2Ji
inch, $3.50 and $1.00 per 100.
8EWD FOB CATALOGUE OF OTHBE
Send for price list of Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
WOODBUET, N. J.
We like your paper very mucb, and count It
second to none- J- 0- GUBSON.
598
The Klorist's Exchange,
Cuf • Flower • Commission • Dealers
J. K. AI.I<BX,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 24th St., Hew York.
HENRY W.
BAYLIS, 1
Wholesale
Florist,
17 W. 38tli St.,
NE'W TORK.
Established 1887. ||||
Louis Patterson
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
IS TTest 27tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TBLEPSONK CALI., 932 18tH £
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28th STREET,
NEW YORK.
I We lead in American Beauty,
« Meteor and Bridesmaid.
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New Tork.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gommission Florist,
lis W. 30th St., Sew York.
■xslephone Call, 1307 88tli St.
' -JA UndB of BoaeB, Yloleti and Cmmatloni a
ff Hpeolalt7.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 24tli St., NEW YORK.
BD^n^ARD C. HOItAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St.. New York.
The Biide» mermet and American
Beanty, Speclaltlea.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
"ITHOtESAnE DEALER IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. 30ih St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
Wt?olesale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
"^^"^"ifjTre.ent CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
RosEg— American Beauty. . .
Bennett, Ousin
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout-.
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perie, Niphetos, Hoste
Souv. de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Watteville
Adianttmb
Abpaeagub
bodvakdia
Oallas
Oabnationb— Fancy sorts
Oommon sorts.
DAlglEB
Gladiolus
HfELIOTBOPE
HOLLyHOCKB
LiLnm Habbish
Lilt of the Valley
MiSNONETTK
P.ffl;0NIE8
PAN:tIK8
Smilax
Spirsa
2.00 to 3.(
2.00 to 4 (
2. On to 3.(
2.00 to 3.(
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1.00 to 2-1
1.(10 to 3 (
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.60 to
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L60 to
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10.00 to 12 00
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June 26, 1894.
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June 26, 1894
3.00 to 4.00
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Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sources, and
wbile we do not guarantee their accuracy, they are all that can be expected from a
market which is more subject to iluctuation than any other in the country.
JPOU OXMBB COMMISSIOlf DDAIJEBS SX:M NMXl FA.aB.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FI-OBISTS' SUPPLIES.
Orders by mall, telephone^ expreBi or tel«- 1
graph promptly filled,
7 Park Street, near State Honse,
Telephone 316, Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
€4 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
T>acked and shinned on time, will
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beaoon St., Boston, Mats,
Sacfced, to all points in Western and Middle
tates. Return Telearram la sent imme-
diately Then It la impossible to fill your order.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cuf • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE "WORK A SPECIAtiTSr.
Cui • FIoa r • Commission • Dealers.
MILLiANG BKOS.,
nmm florists
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTUVES PURDV,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer In
-. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlsBion Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
S% West 30th Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
PUANK H. TbABMDLT. CHABLBd SotlRNOl
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
^Vbolesale Florists, |
PRESENT headquarters:
91S BSOADWA? ul'CUT ?LOW£E EZCEAHm,
NEW YORK.
I^" C07tsifmme«(s Soicitcd.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ \\m\\
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLOBIST SUPPMES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUBHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST, \
1122 Pine St., St. lonis. Mo.
A COMPLETE LINE OF ITIEE DESIGNS. I
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommisBion Dealers In
Cut Flawers & Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS, ill I
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINSWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Klorist's Exchanoe.
599
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
Florists,
<n^
IXOEISTS'
TASBS
NETS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND
I MUSIC HALL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOIllOniiTUBAL AnoraoHiiss.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. |
FRED. BHRBT,
U/l?olesal? (;ut Flou/?r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
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SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
DAX'L, B. L,ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
498 WashinEion St., Buffalo, N.r.
FOECING BCLBS, FLOEISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLOEISTS' PHOTOGBIPHS.
Lists, Terms, &o., on application.
WISCOHSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Mllwaukaa Streal,
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WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS I
AKx> FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specialty.
BloomsbnTK, Pa.
aBOTiB or OHOxoa
RosBS, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
O.OJ). ^elphone coDoecbion. Send for prices.
Baltimore.
The Hsrket.
The trade in plants is nearly over,
and many of the market men do not
attend the market any longer. In out
flowers, commencements being over, trade
has come down to the usual Summer
quietness.
There are ample flowers for any emer-
gency, hollyhocks going a long way to All
out in funeral work. I can not see that
Achillea, The Pearl, should be so talked
about as a good thing when we have in the
old feverfew a much better flower of the
same style. There are a few asters on
the market and these are always accept-
able. Carnations still are coming in ; the
growers hereabout have not as yet thrown
out their old stock. The houses pay well
provided they are not used for any other
crop. It pays best to leave the carnations
do their best, especially the white varieties.
Notes.
HallidAt Bkothehs are going
into violets heavily. They have a nice lot
of Mrs. Robert Garrett, the lavender
colored variety. On a visit to their place
the other day I saw that they had their
violet plants very heavily shaded with
lath screens.
lu regard to the experiment made by
them last year, with carnations planted
out and then glass built over them, I was
told by Mr. R. Halliday that they did very
well until Christmas ; after that time they
saw it was to their advantage to place
another crop in this house.
The demand for Crozy cannas has been
very good around this neighborhood, the
largest number having been planted at the
Summer resorts. This will no doubt
create an extra demand for this variety
an other ,
Utica, N. Y.
Utica seems to be determined to hold its
place as having the largest amount of
glass of any town of its size.
The florists generally seem to be fairly
well satisfled in spite of the depression.
Peter Crowe, who has passed his busi-
ness over to his son but is still around, re-
ports everything lively. They will build
three new houses this year ; one for
American Beauty, 18x150 feet; one for
carnations, 10x150 feet, and one same size
for violets.
A short distance away, on the place
vacated by Mr. Crowe several years ago,
Donald MacLean, who lias just secured a
ten year lease, is erecting a fine rose house,
30x135 feet, and will extend an adjoining
house to match and connect with a new
boiler house in which he has placed a fine
large boiler.
A little further along on same street
Roderick Campbell, of Forest Hill
Cemetery, owns a place on which he has
erected four good houses. Still further on
same street, Frank Rilbt is adding a rose
house, 20x100 ; a violet house 10x90, and a
show house 20x30 feet. E. T. McQuiVET
also is adding some new and rebuilding
several of his houses.
On Sunset ave., J. C. BiGELOW has his
new house ready to glaze.
I believe there are others, but we were
unable to spend time to investigate.
E. J. Glover & Co. report fair business
for the season. Florists Glover and Mc-
Quivey were drawn on jury and obliged to
spend several weeks, in the busiest season,
at Rome, which was very aggravating to
say the least.
C. F. Sbitzer has a good place and trade,
but is inclined to retire from business.
Walter Boneield, of Little Falls, cal-
led on some of his Utica friends last week.
J. S. H.
Blue Point, N. Y.
W. Stuart Marsden, of Lenox, Mass.,
has started into the landscape gardening
and florist business here, and is making a
fine showing in general flowering and bed-
ding plants for so short a time. Mr. Mars-
den, who has passed over a quarter of a
century in the business, was for many
years foreman to the late Duke of Leeds,
Roundhay Park, Yorkshire, England.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
MADISOIT, Wis. — The Madison Nursery
Co. has been incorporated with a capital
stock of $10,000. The incorporators are
Chas. Nelson, J. A. Tormey and B. M.
Bruce.
ARECA LUTESCENS.
3 in. pots, extra strong.
$1.50 per doz.; $11.00 per 100.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOBIST'S EXCHANGE
Per 100
Smilax, now ready, 3 in. pots $3.00
Geraniums and large busby Fuchsias,
4 in. pots 6.00
Vincas, 3 in. pots 5.00
Pelargoniums, 3 nod 4 in. pots..$4.00and 7.00
Double Ivy IjOaved Geraniums, 3 in. p'ts 5.00
Anthemis Coronaria, 3and 3 in., J2.00 and 4.00
Petunias, single, 3 in. pots 3.00
J. W. MORRIS, Utica, N. Y.
1000 PERLE, from 3 inch pots,
$5,00 per 100. 1000 NIPHETOS,
from 3 inch pots, $5 00 per 100.
Cash witli order
A I UDCCI AUn ^00 VVcst Side Avriiuc,
■ ill VnCCLHnU, Joraey OHy, N. J.
A few thousand left, mostly BEDDER
and VERSCHAFFELTIi, fine plants, 3J^
inch, not drawn, $1.60 per 100; $13.60
per 1000. Cash with order.
C. F. FAIRFIELD, Springfield, Mass.
Individisa, 3 in. $3.50 per hundred.
Grevillea Kobusta, 3 in., 30 cts. per doz.
Waslilngtonia Filifera, 3 in., 40 cts. per doz.
Artillery Plants, 3 in., 30, 4 in., 75 cts. per doz.
Solanum Psuedo-Capsicum, 3 in., 30 eta. per
dozen.
3 inch Smilax, $3.50 per hundred.
A. L. ALLISON, Florist, Oriskany, N. Y.
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100,000 Fine Strong Smilax Plants.
Out of 2 in. pots, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1000.
10,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
Out of 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000.
25,000 Transplanted Smilax Plants
Oat of boxes, $5.00 per 1000 ; 60 cts. per 100.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Terms Strictly Cash
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
GET READY
For next season's operations. Mushroora
brought hig-h prices early in October last
year. You were a little late in putting: in
your first planting last season and missed
the very top notch prices. Be in time this
year. Sept. 1st is none too early. Engage
your Spawn at once and be laying plans for
early planting. My circular will interest
you. Send for it, free. 34 p. booklet on
Mushroom Culture, 10c. ; Bobinsoa's, 50c.
Falconer's, $1.50,
G. C. ViTAXSON,
1035 Arch Street, - - Philadelphia, Pa.
IMPORTER OF BULBS FOR FIiOltlSTS.
Don't do anytliing until yoti've seen my Prices.
THE FLQRtST'8 EXCHANGE
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SMILAX^^.^
Strong plants from Fall sown seed.
These are plants that will give satis-
faction, being far superior to Spring
grown plants.
$9.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloominglon, IIL
5000 ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000- ASPARAGUS -GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, »35 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSI^, Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WBITIWO MEMTIOW THC FtOBIST-S EXCHAMOe
FINE, STOCKY,
TRANSPLANTED SMILAX PLANTS.
76 Cents per 100 ; S6.00 per 1000.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLET PLANTS,
in 2ii inch pots, $1.76 per 100; $16.00 per 1000
Plants from soil, $10 per 1000 ; cuttings, $7.00.
Terms Casb.
B. F. BARR, West End Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Smilax.,
The first lot all sold. Next lot will
be ready July 1. Will have 100.000
ready then, at 75 cts. per lOO, or $6 00
per 1000. These plants are a bargain,
will send sample for ten cents.
Pansies..
Don't forget that Herr's Pansies are
going to be worthy the reputation
they have. They will be for sale on
and after Aug. 16, at $5.00 per 1000.
CASH WITH ORDER.
ALBERT M. HEKK,
I,. B. 496. Lancaster, Pa.
SMILAX PLANTS, 2!^ In., at $10 per 1000.
CUT SMILAX, at 10 cts. per strlns.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 40 els. par siring.
THE
HIGHI.AND FI.OBAI, CO.,
Dayton, Olilo.
O IVI I L A A q strong plants, from 2ii In.
pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
VIOLETS, Marie Louise,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Healthy, Well Rooted Oultines.
Eueene Dailledouze, $20.00 per 100; Mrs. E, G. Hill,
3 per 100 ; EJ. G. Ilill, Gloriosum, JeBsica, L. Can-
ning, Boetimer, Mrs. M. Simpson. Mermaid, Source
D'Or, v. H. Hallocfc, Advance, Mrs. J. N. Gerard,
Roslyn, H. B. Widener, Ivory, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin,
CulliDufordi, Puritan, rooted cuttinKH, 35 cts. oer
doz.; $2 00 perlOO; 2J^ inch pots. $3.00 per 100.
SAMUEl J. BUNTING, Elmwood Are. and 58th St., PHIIiADELPHIA, PA,
Sold in cheap collecticns. lat. Florists' CoHectiona. 2d. Amateurs' Collections. Send for printed list.
Florists, r
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cold g:
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. hiKh, heavy plants, 3 to 3 1-2 in.^ pots,. $25.00 per lOOj 12 inch high^ sp^lendid
10 i
. high, perfect stuff, $25.00 per 100 ; 3 t
ju ^vi.vr, WcdileIiL>...u.f .w — • "-i^". r r ■
high; heavy. $i0.00 per 100. Keutia Belenoveana, lOIn. high.perfectstuff, tlS.OO
15 in. hiKh. heavy plants, $40.00 pei 100. Latania Boi>bonlca> 2 in. pot,
splendid heavy stuff, $8.00 per 100.
VAN CELDER & CO., 17 Emory St., JERSEY CITY, N.J.
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New Orleans, La.
The heavy rains which have visited the
South the last few days, have been wel-
comed both by horticulturists and agricul-
turists. Cotton, rice and sugar were get-
ting dry ; some of the lawns began to burn
and were looking very brown. Flowers
are rather poor and scanty.
Cannas are looking grand just now ;
they are one mass of bloom, with a height
of two to three feet ; later on they get too
tall to look pretty. The greatest trouble
here with cannas is a worm or caterpillar
that attacks them. The butterfly lays Its
eggs in the heart of the plant, which pre-
vents the canna unfolding its leaf, and ul-
timately causes the flower to rot. The
only remedy is to find the insects and kill
them or cut away the plant.
Marigold, zinnia, and balsams are look-
ing gay, as also is the crape myrtle, red
and white. Magnolias, grandiflora and
glauca, are a grand sight; the perfume
from these stately trees is very pleasing.
In the way of foliage bedding one can see
some very pretty beds of croton, caladium,
dracsenas and pandanus; the two latter
make a fine showing, providing they are
put out early, about the end of March or
the beginning of April. If they are left
too late they burn.
The hardy and half hardy palms have
made good growth, the frost of the past
Winter doing very little damage. Nowhere
can one see palms looking better than in
this city. In the last five years they have
Increased 100 per cent, in the gardens here.
Phoenix canariensis seems to be the
favorite with most people ; it grows so
quickly when planted out. It does no
good in pots, as it gets very dirty inside
from scale, which it is impossible to clean
off without injuring the leaves. Phoenix
reclinata does no good here ; it is too soft
to stand the Winter, and it has a bad habit
of throwing out suckers. Next comes the
Washingtonias robusta and filifera. Cocos
australis makes a pretty specimen and is
very hardy, but it has a weakness to grow
crooked ; it does not seem to make
many tap roots like other palms. The
Chamserops all do well; they grow too
slow for most people, but for neatness and
prettiness Chamserops humilis is hard to
be beaten. Sabal Palmetto and Sabal
umbraculifera are among the hardiest
varieties. There are some fine specimen
Latania Borbonica to be seen, some with
large trunks, fruiting annually. Corypha
australis is too soft to stand cold Winters;
now and again one sees a nice plant. In
the large palm nurseries in Belgium it is
always considered to be the hardiest ; here
it is one of the softest.
The orange groves are looking well ; it is
thought there will be an average crop.
Trade is very dull, nothing doing, only
in the way of funerals. Very few wed-
dings are taking place here.
The past month has been exceptionally
cool, the thermometer reaching only 85 de-
grees.
U. J. YiKGiN, successor to R. Maitre,
has got into his new store, and has quite a
model place. The store is longer than the
old one and more convenient, with a large
gallery all round for the floral workers.
He carries a very fine stock of everything
pertaining to floriculture, and has gone in
heavily for Dresden and Minton china
vases. Harbt Papworth.
Pittsburg.
The weather for the last week was un-
comfortably warm, the thermometer reg-
istering over 90 degrees every day ;
no rain has fallen during that time. The
heat does not seem to affect the business
very much as the florists are not complain-
ing about slow trade. School commence-
ments and prominent weddings keep them
pretty busy at times. Stock is plentiful
and the demand is mainly for sweet peas,
carnations and roses, of which some of our
growers are sending in first-class stock.
Randolph & McClements did an ex-
cellent business last week, particularly in
wedding orders and funeral work, which
kept them busy till late at night.
Thos. Lister, a member of the Florists'
Club, the last one enrolled, died last week.
He was employed at the Phippa' conserva-
tories in Schenley Park ever since his ar-
rival in the city from the East several
months ago.
A most disastrous hail storm visited
Ashtabula, Ohio, June 25, causing great
damage to greenhouses, fruit and growing
crops, being the worst storm that has
visited that section for twenty years.
The London Times gives an account of
a recent hail storm in Vienna which must
have been terrific, and worse than any
experienced in our country for some time.
There were numerous accidents and many
proved fatal. Over a hundred thousand
windows were broken. The parks and
gardens of Vienna suffered greatly as the
flowers were destroyed, and the trees strip-
ped of their foliage to such an extent that
a few hours after the storm, when the sun
came, out there was little shade left, the
trees being as bare as in late Autumn. A
similar storm occurried in Pressburg and
vicinity at about the same time, destroying
the vineyards. Violent hail and wind
storms are reported from other parts of
Hungary. A fearful storm swept over
parts of Croatia, the hail stones being the
size of pigeon's eggs. E. C. Reineman.
Manchester, N. H.
At the meeting of the New Hampshire
Horticultural Society, held here June 13,
it was decided to hold an exhibition of
fruit, flowers and vegetables, the date of
same, and matter of issuing a premium
list, being left in the hands of the executive
committee, which consists of J. T. Harvey,
W. H. Stinson and Adam Dickey.
Sioux City, la.
A hail storm struck this city on June 20,
destroying the glass in several greenhouse
establishments, and doing much damage;
to the corn crop. J. E. K. (
Grand Junction, Col.
The horticulturists about here and De
Beque are already preparing for next
Springes planting of fruit trees. A Utah
nurseryman has sold to Stewart & Eaton
13,700 prune trees for next Spring delivery.
This firm set out 7,000 prunes in April,
which have already made a growth of 18
inches. They will buy enough more to
fill out a 120 acre tract. This .will make
the largest orchard of a single variety in
the State.
Wm. Harris, of De Beque, bought 8,000
prunes. He thinks the prune is the thing
to raise in this fruit producing state.
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GREENHOUSE HEATING
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Ventilating Apparatus.
Patenfeo and Manufacturer cf
Hot Water Boilers, Green-
house Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Valves, Tanks, etc.
»^"EBtiniiite9 ot cost eriveii, nml IIliiBtrntcil Cntii-
loKue furnisued on application.
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♦
Roller Bearing-, Self-Oiling- Device, ♦
Automatic Stop, Solid Linlc f
Chain, makes the IMPROVED ♦
CHAIjIjENGE the most perfect ♦
apparatus in the market. ... ♦
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES BEFORE
PIACIKG TOCR ORDER ELSEWHERE.
QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO, |
^ Operating lOO ft. Section. RICHMOND, IND. ^
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WHEN WHITING MENTION TH^FLORIST'S eXCHANGK
USE_
E. J. VAN REYPER'S
"Perfect" Glaziers' Point
MANUFACTURED BY
Essex Heights Floral Ge., Belleville, N. J.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^WS & CO.,
•■ORTH CAMBRIDGE,
iVHEN wftiTIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S
MASS.
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
best macnlne in the market. Don'tbuy aYentl-
lator uDtll you have seen my illustrated descriptive
circular, which Will be sent you free, (rtvlng prices.
etc. Also Champion Soil Fnlverlzer and
Sifter. Address
^. EI. N/N/'<=>l F=-,
Boi 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
MPROVED GLAZING
Also prevents sliding and breakage from frost.
Does not cost as much to beat a house glazed with
thfi inintH. thereby saving enough in fuel to more
.zing. The leading
than pay the addi
florists ot the country are using them. Write tor
, with full particulars, and Price List.
GASSBB, Florist, BncUd Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio,
t EXCHANGE
CmmOIIGlRDEIIYlSES
Keceived HIGHEST AWARD at
FAKIS, MELBOUBNE and
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Received HIGHEST AWARD at COI-UM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
109 and 111 Reekman Street, NEW TORE CITT.
KEEP your eye on the date on address
label and renew before your subscrip
tlon expires.
602
The Florist's Exchange.
Rare Chance to Secure a Bargain.
TWO FINE SPECIMENS
AGAVE AMERICANA VARIEGAIA
One 3 ft., one 3^ ft. high above
the tub. Carefully packed and
crated to ship safely by freight.
$30.00 and |35.00 each,
or both for $35.00.
Mn Curwen, Jr., Florist, Villa Nova, Pa.
FreshandHandsome
ARE THE
UPE FLOWERS
We have just Received.
Nothing finer has ever been on the
market.
We offer extra selected, very large and
handsome, per lb. $1.00; tO lbs. $8.50.
No. I quality, per lb. $ .75; (0 lbs. $8.50.
Small flowers, perfectly white and good,
per lb. $ .50; fO lbs. $4.50.
FOR CASE LOTS,
Special prices on application.
AU supplies for
WEDDING and
COMMENCEMENT
DECORATIONS
in full stock and rich assortment,
and our facilities are such that we
can supply you promptly and satis-
factorily.
SEND IN YOUR JUNE ORDERS.
I
&
56 N, 4:th Sreet,
PHILADELPHIA, PA,
1^-WHOI.ESAl.B ONLY..
IF you are in doubt as to when your sub-
scription expires, look at the address
abel where the date can be found.
Florists using Bulbs for forcing
should send us a list of their
requirements for prices.
9. nnn C\(\C\ Cabbaae and Celery Plants for sale,
.4,VVU,UUU winsstadt, Fottler's and Succeasloi
CabbageplantsatW.OOperlOOO; 10,000 for (8.00. Wlilt)
I'lii oe and Golden Heart Celery. $1.50 per 1000; lOOOC
fortlS.OO. E. J. HULL, OLYPHANT, PA,
WHEW WBITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Jusi received, a large consignment of
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA
Extra selected bulbs, $5.00 per 1000.
First size bulbs, - $4.00 per 1000.
PEHR ll[iiD[RSOII &- CO.,
35 & 37 GORTLANDT STREET,
NE'W VORK.
II CU/ PA DC CI nUICDC Best in the Market, per
NCff uArC rLUfffCnd lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents; Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wiretrork, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at lovr prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
dnish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
iUCDDMlUU Manufacturer of METAL DESICNS,
. HLnnlnARn, '-p°;e -dDe--^^
^ — ^ 415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
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STORRS& HARRISON CO., Painesville. Ohio. %
J Wholesale Nnrserymen and Florists, ♦
^ Can show as flne blocks ot Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Eoses as can be 1
k found in the TJ. S. We grow } miilioa Rosea and mlHion of plants annually. Trade list T
1 free. Correspondence solicited. "^ Mention paper. I
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Chinese Sacred Lilies, Liiies of the Vailey,
Azaleas and Paims, Lilium Aurafum,
AT LOWEST M/liRKET PRICES.
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N- J.
Salesrooius: 6o Barclay Street, Netv Yort.
CELERY PLANTS!^
White Plume, Giant Golden Heart, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at $1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free.
JC. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
r THE LDWeFpJm mTeFbIJm
^Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum ai ' -"' ^ratnm, Roman and Dutch ^
^ Hjracinths, Narcissus, Tu'^ flrocus, Freesia. Also 5
^ Extra Selected ■=«> ks and Roses. S
J Our Lilies ofValley have prov. „ oe the best O. K. STANDARD ^
^ HAMBURG PIP ..s ^ THE MARKET. i
# Special Prices of ttae O ^fe giveu on application. f
\ FRESH PRimiMlA CHINENSIS. #
5 BEST EBINGED VARIETIES. P^'j ''sTOd™ i
2 Fimbriata alba, large flowering, fringed white «o an sa fin i
5 Atrosanguinea, new, bright scarlet... * 35 2 fin f
* Atropurpurea, largeflowering, briglitpurple.'.'.'.'.'.','.'!;.'.'.'.'.'.';;.' 30 2 nn *
i Kermesinasplendens, crimson "" qn ?mi
\ Finest mixture ol above varieties ^[[[[['.'.'.'.'.['.['.[[[[[[[l]]]]]]]]] 86 1 60 €
^GHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34tli Street, New York. |
CELERY PLANTS,
strong and Stocky, SI. 00 per 1000.
BIG 4 CELERY CO., Kalamazoo, Mich.
THE BEST ARE
Truffaut's Paeony Asters
White, blue, violet, pink and scarlet, now readyi
by mail, per 100, $1.00; by express, per lOOO, $7.00.
100,000 LATE CABBAGE.
Flat Dutch and Late Drumhead, per 1000, $1.00,
Cash with order, please.
GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J,
CABBAOE PLANTS.
Extra fine plants of beet varieties. 600
in basket, $1.00; 1000, $1.50. 6000 and
over at §1.00 per 1000. We grow for the
trade in immense quantities, tie in
bunches convenient for retailing, and
pack to carry safely.
TILLINGHAST BROS., La Plume, Pa
CELERY PLANTS
Standard Varieties, $2.00 per 1000.
desired. Address
JOSEPH HARRIS GO. '
2,000,000
CABBAGE AND CELERY PLANTS,
CABBAGE— I^ate Flat Datcli, Bramliead,
$I.5U per 1000, in lots of 5,000 and ovei
$1.00 per WOO.
CELERY— TVhite Flame, Golden Sell
Blanching, Paschal, $1.50 per 1000.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Grissinger, Pa.
WHEN WR'TING MENTION THEPLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CELERY PLANTS.
White Plume, Golden Heart, Paschal,
New Rose and Boston Market. Nice for
transplanting, 1000, $1.25 ; 10,000. $10.00.
CABBAGE Pl.ANXS, $1.60 per 1000;
10,000 for $10.00.
C. J. SANFORD, Unionville, Conn.
Surplus Celery Plants
NOW READY al $I.OO per lOOO.
Grown by the largest grower in America.
200,000 Wliite Flume.
200,000 Hartwell Perfection.
200,000 Giant Golden Beart.
200,000 Giant Pascal,
1000 Bridesmaid Koses, for Bale, $5.00 per 1000.
623 Pearl |
} Street,
WHITE PLUME, HEARTWELL, GIANT
PASCAL, LARGE RIBBED, NEW ROSE,
GOLDEN DWARF, al $3.00 per 1000.
Also 3000 AI^XeRKAKX^ERA out
of 214 inch pots, strong: plants, yelloAV ami
red, at $2.00 per lOO. Cash with order.
GUST&VE CLOCK, Florist, Fort Lee, N.J.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
CELERY SEEDLINGS,
named, inoludins White Plume, $1.00 per
1000: $4.00 per 5.000; $7.50 per 10,000.
CABBAGE PLANTS, FlatDutchand Drum-
head, $1.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 5,000; $7.50 per
10,000.
TOMATO PLANTS, Stnno, Perfection anil
Favorite, $1.00 per 1000; $7.60 per 10,000.
EGG PLANTS, N. Y. Imp., fiflc. per 1000.
SCARLET CLOVER SEED, best quality,
$5.00 per bushel. Address with cash.
E. C. HARGADINE, PELTON, DEL.
WHEN WBrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S CXCHANGC .
We are a strmight ahoot tmd »im t» grmw intm m vigormus plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
?0L. VI. No 32. NEW YORK, JULY 7, 1894. One Dollar Per Year.
ACCLIMATED] [or
AMERICAN GROWN
LILIUM CANDIDUM
NOW^ READY FOR DELIVERY.
Home, or American grown Lilium Candidum bulbs, are very
superior in every respect to the French, or imported stock. Our favor-
able climate ripens the bulbs more 'thoroughly, making them solid
and firm, which gives the plant a sound foundation to thrive upon
when, forced for early flowering, and produces more abundantly,
rflowers of better substance.
I LARGE BULBS, 8 to 1 1 inches in circumference,
^ SOcts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
We have also now in hand and ready for shipment, pure stock of
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA BULBS.
LARGE BULBS, SOcts. per 100; $4.50 per 1000;
EXTRA LARGE BULBS, 75 cts. per 100; $6.50 per 1000.
Send us a list of your wants in LILIUXH HARRISII, ROIKAN HYA-
CINTHS. DUTCH HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, TULIPS, LILY OP
THE VALLEY, or FALL BULBS of any kind, for estimate.
PITCHER & MANDA/stoTHl'^Tj.
FLOWER SEEDS.
>>••-<
Trade pkt.
. . 10 50
PRIMULA ohinensis fimbriata, single white
" " " red
" " " mixed 50
PRIMULA, double white 50 seeds, 50
red " ' 50
" " mixed " 50
CALCEOLARIA GRANDIFLORA, tigered and self colors . .trade pkt., 50
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM, a grand strain. . . .100 seeds, 1 00
New crop PANSY SECD will be ready early in July. Send in your orders now
so it can be sent you immediately on arrival.
FREESI A. We now have our stock of these bulbs home grown, under glass,
which we are selling at $7.50 per 1000. Our California grown Freesia will
will arrive soon and we are booking orders for same at $5.00 per 1000.
IiILIXJM HARBISTI. ( Let us figure on your wants for these. We know
KOMAN HYACINTHS. ( we can satisfy you as to quality, if that is what
you want.
TOBACCO STEMS. Now is the time to lay in your season's supply. "We can
ship in quantities of 500 lbs. or more as follows :
1 bale, about 500 lbs per lb., tH cent.
2 " 1000 " " 1 "
4 " 2000 " " %
We
*™ . D^^QF Dl AMTC for forcing, from finest lot of young
offering I^X^Ob ^kMIH I O stock in the "West, as follows:
PEBLE, NIPHETOS, MERMBT, BRIDE, BBIDESMAID
TESTOUT. METEOB, VICTOBIA, ALBANY, LA FBANCE
GONTIEB, OLOTHILDE SOUPERX, U. BBUNNBB,
2i inch $5.00 ; 3 inch $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, BJ inch $6.00; 8 inch $8.00 per 100.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
WHIN WRITINQ
|lewLafge-FlowGnD!iLllg°'>4alleg
^RUSSIKN.^
We beg to call the at-
tention of the trade to our
New Large Flowering
Lily of the Valley,
^^^1''^^
RUSSIAN, which is with-
out question, the highest
grade of Valley ever re
ceived in this country.
The fonowing testimon
ials from two of the most
celebrated growers of Lily
of the Valley are a suffic
ient guarantee of its ex
celleuce :
Philadelphia, Pa.
Feb. mh, vm.
MR. F. E. McAllister,
Dear Sir ; — I am rery much
arge and there a
In the lot. . It Beems uniformly
good; will use it excluBiveiy next
year. Tours truly,
robert craig.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Feb. 26th, 1894.
Mr. p. b. McAllister,
Dear Sir :— The K u s s t a n
Valley X received from you last
Autumn was very fine. Each
atalk had from 12 to 18 bells. The
bells are particularly large, of a
strong growth, and about 15
inches high.
Tours respectfully
WM. K. HARRIS.
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,600 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, ^100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS PiORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis fimbriata Mixed «3 00 per plit
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 **
Cineraria, James* Giaut -Strain 100 '*
Gloxinia, Sxtra Choice Mixed 1 00 "
Pansy, Bugnot, very large, stained, extra choice. . . . $12 ox. SO "
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutcli Bulbs is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Cineraria hybrida grandiflora.
Best Covent mixture, at $0.50 Trade pkt.
Best dwarf German mixture, at 50 "
Superior French mixture, at !50 "
Calceolaria hybrida grandiflora.
Best Covent Garden mixture, at $0,50 Trade pkt.
Primula sinensis fimbriata.
Rolker's mixed
Deep Red ..^ .25
Carmine go
100 seeds. lOOO seeds.
fl.50
1.75
1.50
1.50
1.50
2.50
1.50
0.40 per 50 seeds.
.40
.40
.40
.40
White ■
Blue 30
Striped go
Queen of Whites best English strain, at
Chiswick Red, " "
Princess of Wales, pure white " "
Vesuvius, bright red " " .
St. Gatien, rosy red, bright " "
Fern leaved, white, at !25 per 100 seeds
" red, at 35 «
" rose, at 35 «
" mixed, at 35 "
Double mixed, at 40 per 50 seeds.
Red leaved, curled Italian mixed, at |0. 50 trade pkt
Green" " " " " 50
We quote prices now for earl^ Fall Delivery on ROHAN HYACINTHS,
TULIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIES, DUTCH HYA-
CINTHS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, Etc.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Hew Yort.
604
THE F^LORisT's Exchange.
BUL.B
We are now booking orders at special low prices.
Write for quotations.
Extra Fine Ground Bone, for Rose grow-
ing, per bbl., 300 lbs., $5.00.
Tissue Paper, for florists' use, manilla,
24x36, per ream, 90c.
Perfection (jlazing Points, per tOOO, 50c.
Green Sniilax Twine, per doz. balls, $1.00.
Putty Bullbs, 75c. each.
Rubber Sprinklers, 75o. each.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA.
CHK APER
THAIV
EVER BEFORE
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
IMPORTED
ROSES,
C. H. JOOSXBN,
LILIUM IMPORTER^—.
HARRISII, etc. 3 Coenties Slip, New York.
(Shekwood Hall Hubseky Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAUFORNIA.
EEADQITAIITEKS FOR
CALIFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. L|LY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
TRvDREER'S
GARDEN SEE*DS
the io^rest
TBADB LIST
l«sued quarterly, mailed
FhiladelphliL,
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BURPEE'S I
t SEEDS I
t Philadelphia. |
X Wholesale Price lAat for FlorlBts ^
4 and Market Garcteners. ^
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•/HEN WRITING MENTION THE IXORIST'S EXCHfl:^f^K
FWE
SELL SEEDS. \
special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
WEEBER & DON,
Seed Merchants and Growers,
'♦%%^%^%/%^%r^
HEM WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BULBS Am PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery,
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
WOOD, mim
BUY FIRST HAND.
WewilldeliveryouFreesiti Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as followB:
% to 94 in. diarn., per 1,000, - S4.00
}4 to % in., per 1,000, - - »3.00
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price List.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, LoDp:i-
ti'irums, Auratums, Rubrunis, Albums fur Fall
pliintiug" — AVe are Headquarters.
We are tbe ONLY FIRM in the United
States wlio guarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Address nil cominunications to
H. H. BERGER & CO.
Eatatlisliei 1878. SAN TEANCISCO, CAL.
Lilium Longiflorum.
There are but few species so mixed up
^n nomenclature as the L. longiflorum. It
comes to us as longiflorum, Harrlsii, exim-
ium. and Bermuda lily, and it comes in as
many characters as it has names. Un-
doubtedly the species is as given in our
heading, and the varieties are the result of
the different conditions of soil and climate
in which they are grown, unless we except
L. eximium, which is a natural variety,
always retaining its peculiar shape. It is
the general opinion that the bulbs of the
Harrisii come into flower earlier than those
of the longiflorum, and that the flowers
are at the same time larger. . The varieties
are grown in many different countries, but
for forcing purposes those grown in Ber-
muda are held in the highest esteem, while
those grown in Japan are not considered
worth growing, as the flowers are greenish
white with a tendency to split, which ren-
ders them useless for decorative purposes.
We have been assured repeatedly that
the Japan-grown longiflorums were not
only as good, but far superior to those
grown in other countries, providing they
come from a section where their habits
are understood and where they are prop-
erly grown. The strongest advocates of
the Japan-grown bulbs are Messrs. Henry
and Lee, who are large importers of bulbs
and other productions of Japan. This
firm had a large consignment of these
bulbs last season which did not sell be-
cause of the existing prejudice against
them. Just before the approach of Winter
these bulbs were sent to C. H. Allen, Floral
Park, to plant out, and where they re-
ceived the common field culture and were
protected with a mulch the same as is
given all other lilies. These are now in
flovrer, and they are all that the importers
claim for them, or even more. Not one
per cent, of them split, and a large propor-
tion of the flowers are larger and ofmore
substance than those usually grown in the
greenhouse from the best Bermuda bulbs.
This lot shows plainly that L. eximum is
a variety, as there is a marked difference
between it and the regular longiflorum in
this lot. That both vary greatly under
different methods of cultivation does not
admit of a doubt. The large flowering
bulbs of this lot are being selected with
great care, and will be sent to Bermuda
for propagation, and should they prove as
greatly superior to the other bulbs in the
greenhouse as they are in the open they
will undoubtedly prove a great acquisi-
tion.
# PRIMULA SINENSIS. #
Our Primula seed has been grown by the most celebrated English, French, German and
American specialists, and is remarliable for great diversity of coloring, as well as for splendid
habit of the plants and the larg-e size of the flowers, measuring from 1J4 to 3 inches in diameter,
being perfectly round and beautifully fringed.
PRIMULAS WITH FRINGED FOLIAGE.
Alba, white, 260 seeds, 30c.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
Ctals-wlclc Red, brightest red, 250 seeds,
36 cts,; 1000 seeds, "' ""
Kermesina SpleudeiiB. crimson, 260
seeds, 30 cts.; lOOO seeds, $1.00.
Atrosausruiiiea, brightest deep red, large
flower, 250 seeds, 60 ots.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Alba StagniSca, snow white, large, 250
seeds, 60 cts.;. 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Mixture of all llie above, 2S0 seeds. 35
PRIMULAS, WITH FERN-LIKE FOLIAGE,
PRIMULA, double mixed, 75 seeds, SO cts.
NEW GIANT PltlMUIiA, mixed, anew BtralD.lSOsceds, 60
Globosa Alba, very large, ivory-white
250 seeds, 50 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Rlue, a clear sliy-blue, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
9Iont Blanc, new, large, milk-white flow-
ers, 250 seeds. 60 cts.
Velvety Red, new, 2.50 seeds, 50 cts.
Oculata Lutea, white with large yellow
eye, 860 seeds, 50 cts.
ILosea, bright pink, 250 seeds, 35 cts.
Striata, white and lilac striped, 100 seeds, 15c.
,; 1000 seeds, UM; 1-16 oz.. $1.50.
ixed, 250 seeds, 35 cts.
VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE.
This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Single Klowerine Chinese Primulas, the best
whites, piniis and reds, with a sprinklinpr of other colore, enough to give h larpe variety of colors, the most
iraportaut shades predorainntlne. It contains some of the above mentioned Giniit sorts, some Fern
leaved, some of the Pallanza strains, alsosomewlth dark leaves and stems. We have taken special pain
to make this mixture as complete as possible, and canunreservedly recommend Itto everyone.
Price for International Mixture, Packet of 250 seeds, 50 cts. ; 1000 seeds. $1.25;1-16 oz., $2.C0
CINERARIA HYBRTDA, Ooliiinbian Mixture, per 1000 seeds, 50 cts.
CALCEOLARIA HYBRID A, best mixed, a splendid strain, trade packet, 50 cts.
CYCLAMEN, Giant Mixture, 60 seeds, 50 cts.; 1-8 oz.. $2.00.
^'^"^^' YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE '''^.?.l7r'^
tlEIV YORK.
WOODBURY, N. J.
We like your paper very much, and
count it SECOND TO NONE.
J. r. r,in,<^oN.
Z.DeForestEly&Co.
WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN,
Growers and Importers of Bulbs.
JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1021 Uartet Start, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
ReR. Cable Address ; DeForest PMla.
lOO.OOO
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
lO.OOO
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
Skedsmab, LOS ANGELES, CAL
m LOWEST PBICE FOR THE EESTBOLBS AND PUNTS.
Iiilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch
Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also
Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses.
Our Lilies of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD
HAMBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET.
Special Prices of tbe above siveu ou application.
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K BEST EBINGBD VAKIETIES. p^t. seeds, d
S Mmbriata alba, large flowering, fringed white $0 30 $2 00 J
r Atrosanguinea, new, brightsoarlet.... ^ S nn •
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Ctpripeditjm Lawrenceanum is a very
useful species for cutting purposes, and is
a very free growing and floriferous orchid,
at present obtainable in quantity at small
cost. The foliage is strikingly beautiful,
being mottled with very pale yellow and
bright green. The flowers are borne well
above the foliage on scapes 15-18 inches
high ; dorsal sepal large and orbicular,
white, with large radiate green nerves
which blend into vinous purple on the
outer half ; petals pilose and verrucose on
the margins, brigiit green, suffused with
brown toward theapices ; lip green, stained
on the front with deep brown.
The plant is one of the easiest to culti-
vate and will adapt itself to almost any
temperature between 55 and 75 degrees. It
delights in plenty of water at all times,
but the quantity will have to be somewhat
governed by the temperature and weather
outside. Pot culture suits it best and an
equal quantity of peat, fiber and sphag-
num, with plenty of drainage, should be
given it as a compost to grow in.
Ctpripbdium Stonel— This is also a
very useful, attractive and distinct species,
more beautiful than the last, but not so
free flowering. The foliage is coriaceous,
ligulate, retuse, 15-24 inches long, and
bright green in color. The flowers are
borne on brown scapes, 3 5 together ; the
sepals are both large and flat, ovate-acumi-
nate, pure white, with 4-6 dark brown
longitudinal marks, petals tail-like, four
inches long, linear acuminate, waxy,
greenish-yellow shading to vinous brown
at the apices, small-spotted and penciled
with vinous brown j lip truly slipper shape,
white, lightly tinted and veined with
vinous rose ; the staminode is oval, and
hollow, cream white, covered on the sides
and base with pale yellow glandular hairs.
This species requires rather more heat
than some others and should be grown at
the warm end of the house in a tempera-
ture of 65 to 75 degrees at night, and 85
degrees by day, with a liberal supply of
water at all times. The compost used for
potting should be very free from soil and
consist of two-thirds peat rhizoma, chop-
ped into small lumps, and one-third live
sphagnum moss, the pots first being two-
thirds filled with broken crocks or char-
coal. The plant may also be grown in
peat fiber or sphagnum and charcoal,
with liberal drainage, but under such con-
ditions less water should be allowed at
the roots. With few exceptions, cypripeds
have no true resting period, and should
never be thoroughly dried out as they have
no pseudo-bulbs in which to store up
water for future use like most of the genera
Dendkoeium X CAssioPB.— This pretty
hybrid has thick ovate foliage four inches
long, and canes 1218 inches high much in
the way of D. nobile, one of its parents.
The flowers expand 2i inches, and are pro-
duced two or three together from the
nodes of the ripened canes in great pro-
fusion ; the sepals and larger petals are
lanceolate, white, occasionally tinted with
rose; lip ovate-aouminste, pubescent,
white, with a vinous spot near the base. It
is a very free growing and distinct form.
D. FiTCHlAHUM is a small growing de
oiduous species with clavate stems, attain-
ing a height of 15 inches; the foliage is ob-
long-lanceolate, three inches long and
bright green. The flowers expand IJ Inches
and are borne in racemes of 8 to 10 from
the apices of the matured canes ; sepals
and much broader petals, white in most
cases, occasionally tinged with rose ; lip
trilobed, lateral lobes small, white, supe-
rior lobe is obcordate-apiculate, white or
pale rose, with sulphur yellow pubescence
at the base. This and the preceding spe-
cies do well when grown in small pots or
baskets, in a compost of chopped live
sphagnum and charcoal or crocks, with
plenty of drainage. During their growing
season in fine weather copious syringing
win be required, and those grown in bas-
kets will require dipping twice a week in
order that the roots clinging to the drain-
age may not suflter. The growing season
is during the Summer months, and as the
temperature will have to be governed by
natural condition of the outside weather,
no definite degree can be given. When
possible, however, a temperature of 65 to
70 degrees by night and 80 to 85 degrees by
day should be maintained. The glass
should be shaded with canvas or white
paint (the latter is preferable for den-
drobes) during the hot Summer months to
protect the foliage from being scorched
and keep down the temperature without
admitting draughts or allowing the moist-
ure to escape too freely. A moist atmos-
phere is essential at all times to insure
good blooming canes, and for this reason
the paths and benches require frequent
syringing through the day in fine weather
to keep up the necessary supply.
BiWhen the plants have matured their
growth in the Fall less moisture is re-
quired in the atmosphere, and only suffi-
cient water should be given at the roots to
keep the bulbs in sound condition ; the
temperature should also be reduced grad-
ually to 50 or 60 degrees at night, with a
rise of 5 or 10 degrees during the day.
MILTONIA PHAl^NOPSIS. — This is a
slender growing species, seldom reaching
more than 8 or 9 inches in height. The
pseudo-bulbs are narrow, oblong-ovoid,
compressed, pale green, and support two
linear-acuminate pale green leaves. The
lateral scapes are scarcely longer than the
foliage, each supporting two or three large
flowers over two inches in diameter ; the
sepals and petals are white ; lip broadly
pandurate, emarginate, white, with an ir-
regular rose-crimson stain on the center,
and a pale yellow base.
This species can be successfully culti-
vated in a bright, warm part of the odon-
toglossum house, and enjoys a potting
mixture composed of rather fine chopped
peat fiber and sphagnum, equal parts,
with plenty of drainage. The compost
should be pressed In rather firm, and the
plant should never be subjected to a dry
period, but rather kept on the side of wet ;
an occasional syringing overhead will be
found beneficial ; it helps to keep down
red spider, to which the plant is at times
subject. Robert M. Gret.
. Fertilization by Bats.
The first case of a flower being fertilized
by bats has lately been reported by the
botanist Burck. It belongs to the genus
Freycinetia and has large, bright rose-
colored bracts, which the bats are fond of
eating. The male and female flowers are
on separate plants, and the visitor carries
the pollen on its head from one to the
other.— Popular Science News.
Tenaily, N. J.
Frank von Copbrbll, the florist who
recently returned from Europe, has ab-
sconded with his entire family, leaving
sundry creditors to mourn his loss. It is
surmised that the entire family have left
for Germany. So reports the Hackensack,
N. J., Democrat.
9, 000 000 Cabbage and Celery Plants for sale.
^,KJ\JV,\J\JU winsstadt, Fottler's and Succession
Cabbaaepiantsatifl.OOperlOOO; 10,000 for $8.00. White
Pin ne and Golden Heart Celery. tl.50 per 1000 ; 10 000
fortlJ.OO. E. J. HUL.1,, 01.YPHANT, PA.
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White, blue, violet, pink and scarlet, now ready;
by mail, per 100, $1.00; by exprees, per 1000, $7.00.
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fflABAUTA MASSANGEAlfA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2J^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CDNEATUiU— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, f 6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS VEIXCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BKIDESMAID— Plants in 2^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARIf ATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
2,000,000
CABBAGE AHD CELERY PLANTS,
$1.00 per 1000.
CELERY — White Plume, Oolden Self
Blanching, Paschal, $1.60 per 1000.
JNO. E. DE WALT. Grisslnger, Pa.
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CELERY PLANTS
standard Varieties, $2.00 per 1 000.
desired. Address
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Surplus Celery Plants
NOW READY at $I.OO per lOOO.
Grown by the largest grower in America.
200,000 ■White Plume.
200,000 Hartwell Perfection.
200,000 Giant Golden Beart.
200,000 Giant Pascal.
1000 Bridesmaid Roses, tor sale, $5.00 per 1000.
WHITE PLUME, HEARTWELL, GIANT
PASCAL, LARGE RIBBED, NEW ROSE,
GOLDEN DWARF, at $3.00 par lOOO.
Also 3000 ai.teri«anxiie;ra out
of 2J^ inch pots, strong plants, yellow and
red, at $2.00 per lOO. Casli with order.
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fi.SO per doz.; $ii.oo per loo.
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TWO FINE SPECIMENS
AGAVE AMERICANA VARIEGATA
One 3 ft., one 3i^ ft. high above
the tub. Carefully packed and
crated to ship safely by freight.
$30.00 and |35.00 each,
or both for $35.00.
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Eichliornia Azuren, (New Blue Water Hyacinth.) Tliis is a very interestiriK and beautiful Aquatic
plant. The hubit of growth is altogether different to the well-known B. CraBSipes Major. The stem is as
thick as the thumb, tloatlng and rootinp. The flowers are produced on large spikes, similar to those of
Eiichhornla Crassipes Major, but are of a lovely shade of lavender blue, with a rich, purple center with a
briKht yellow spot on the blue. The petals are delicately fringed; verv attractive and continuous
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each ; $1.75 per dozen.
Eicliboi'iiia (Pontederia) Crassipes I>lajor« (Water Hyacinth). $2.00perl00, prepaid, or $8.00
per 1000, not prepaid.
„ , Bach Per doz. Per 100
LiiniDantfaeniaiii Trachygperum..., £0.50 £3.00
Nelumbiuin J^peciosum $0.40 5.00 25.00
Nympheea DeToniensiB 60 5.00
" ¥\a.^a. , .20 2 00 8.00
" Odorata 10 1.00 d.OO
" „ " Giaranrea 20 2.00 12.00
** ZanzibarensiB Azurea, in bloom.. 40 3.50 25.00
■* Rosea ^0 3.50 25.00
" Dentata 50 4,00 30.00
Orontium Aquaticum 10 .75 4.00
Peltandra Virvinica 10 .75 4.00
fistia Strntlotes or Water IjetCuce .15 100
niyriopfayllum FroNerpinncoides or Parrot's Feather ,15 1.00
War racenia Variolar Is ^ 10 .50 3.00
Liininocharis Humboldtii, (Water Poppy) 10 .60 4.00
Small plants of N. ZaDzibarensis and N. Dentata, lOcta. each, or seeds, lOcts. per large packet,
?ipphrolepis Exaliata* (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $12,00 per lOCO, or $2.00
per 100, delivered.
Arundo Donax varie&rata, $1.00 per dozen, or $5.00 per 100. Mention paper*
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TH:E^ Florist's Exchange;
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Chrysanthemums.
The month of July is the most trying
time we have for the Queen of Autumn.
The weather, as a rule, being very hot and
dry it is impossible for the plants to make
any growth. The hose must be kept go-
ing on pot plants four or five times a day.
We have all sorts of insect pests to fight
this month, but tobacco dust or water
keeps them all in check, excepting the
small grasshoppers. I find where new
soil has been used on the benches these in-
sects are very numerous, and at this
season of the year, being so small, it is im-
possible to catch them. I am covering
benches, paths and every corner of the
house with tobacco dust, but another
remedy will have to be found, as every
time we water or syringe the dustis washed
off the plants, and we have got to dust
again or the grasshoppers will be as lively
as ever in twenty-four hours. I am to try
a mixture of Paris green and wood ashes
and shall report results later.
If you are only troubled with large
grasshoppers go over your house early in
the morning ; they can be easily caught.
Give careful attention to specimen
plants and pot them into their flowering
pots as soon as you get the roots into con-
dition.
After potting each plant it is better to
place a stake here and there to bring them
into shape; this also prevents any soft
growing varieties breaking in windy
weather or when being syringed. The re-
mainder of the tying and staking can be
done at leisure.
For standards, treat them as regards
potting as you would bush plants. But it
15 best, as soon as you give them their last
move, to place the stake in each pot firmly,
^o that they will not require to be dis-
tiirbed again. They should all be of full
height, so that after you have your stake
in place you can consider later on what
shape you wish to train the plants. I
don't believe in much training of plants,
but unless you are handy to a place of ex-
hibition you have got to tie and train to
help ship safely ; so you must be guided
by circumstances.
Six inch bush plants will require shift-
ing into eights this month ; look out for
drainage and watering. Keep your small
stock growing and pot on as required.
There is still plenty of time to put in cut-
tings of scarce varieties ; they will make
nice plants in small pots for general use
and stock. A. D. Rose.
Cultural Reminders.
Young roses lately put in should now
be given attention ; level down the earth,
clear off the weeds and spread evenly over
the ground a nice mulching of well-rotted
cow manure as a preventive against the
scorching rays of the sun. The mooted
question as to shading will again come up
with its advocates for and against. We
do not shade, but if flaws ar? in the glass
we go over it with a small painter's brush,
and wherever there is a flaw__we touch it
from the under side with whitewash, not
paint.
If more young roses are needed, continue
to make them from the abundance of prime
wood you now will be throwing away.
Cut the young shoots from the old trunks
with heel and as many eyes as you wish.
You may root them eight to ten inches
long if you wind a little moss to the base
and insert in sand and keep continually
soaking wet. We potted up a lot of
Meteor yesterday (July 3), put in on June
16 after the above plan. You will be sur-
prised how readily the young roots will
run through the damp moss ; such roses
you can put at once into 3^ or 3 inch pots,
and they will always meet a ready sale.
It is astonishing how readily some flor-
ists discontinue the propagation of plants
so early in the season, under the impres-
sion that it is too hot to strike crttings.
Many a dollar can be made which other-
wise would not if you only pay more at-
tention to your propagating bench.
Carnations too, if needed may be treated
in the same way. When throwing out
your old stock pull off those large, thrifty
shoots ; wind a little moss around them
and place them in sand. They will root
readily in half the time required earlier in
the season and be such large plants that if
not required for benches will make good
plants to retail in the Fall or Winter.
They should not be kept so wet as the
roses, but well shaded.
Houses containing fancy caladiums, alo-
casias, ferns, palms, etc., should now be
heavily shaded and care exercised in clean-
ing up palms, dracaenas, crotons, etc. Look
out for scale, mealy bug and other pests,
Prevent their appearance by keeping every-
Mag clean and a reasonable amount of
ventilation on, which will anticipate their
appearance.
Many plants are better summered over
in the houses, notably the double white
primulas so useful in funeral work. Good
ventilation and moderate shade with fresh
leaf mould and friable soil and careful
watering are the requisites of success in
this line.
It is time now to sow seeds for good large
early plants of calceolarias, primulas,
cinerarias, pansies, etc. D. HONAKlEK.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Extension Chrysanthemum Cup and
. Tube.
The illustration represents an improved
style of cup screwing into an outer tube
for the reception of chrysanthemum
blooms during exhibition. The advan-
tage claimed by Mr. Beckett, the inventor,
for this new cup is that by its use the
bloom can be raised or lowered by turning
the screw without taking the stem out of
the water. At the bottom of the tube of
the cup also has been added a grip for the
stem, which may easily be seen on refer-
ence to the cut, so that the flower is stead-
ied and the stem gripped at any part of its
length. The whole of the cup and tube is
made of brass, and they will be made in
different shapes, to suit all kinds of cut
flowers.
The illustration is reproduced from Oar
dener's Chronicle.
Culture of Plants Under Colored Glass,
The influence exerted by colored glass
upon the development of plants is a sub-
ject that has attracted attention for along
time. All luminous radiations are far
from presenting the same efficiency
forcing the growth of plants. The most
recent work done in this line of research is
due to Mr. Villon, who, in the first place,
instituted a series of laboratory experi-
ments. He placed some potted plants in a
large, well ventilated case, presenting all
the conditions beneficial to their proper
development. The panes of glass of this
case could be easily replaced by others of
different colors. His experiments were
made upon the following kinds of glass :
(1) white glass ; (2) uranium glass absorb-
ing light; (3) blue glass colored with co-
balt, allowing only the red and ultra-violet
to pass ; (4J blue glass colored with copper,
allowing the ultra-violet to pass and ab-
sorbing the extreme red rays ; (5) red glass
colored with protoxide of copper, absorb-
ing all the colors of the spectrum between
red and blue ; (6J glass made orange color
by a coating of bichromate of potash and
allowing only yellow and red to pass ; (7)
violet glass colored with manganese, ab-
sorbing the yellow and blue ; (8) green
glass colored with protoxide of iron, ab-
sorbing the red rays ; and (9) glass covered
with a thin layer of silver, allowing only
the blue rays to pass. The results ob-
tained are found in the following table,
where the growth of the plants under
white glass is represented by 100 :
Culture under white ^lass 100
" " bichromated orange glassi.. 150
" " manganese violet glass 150
" cobalt blue glass UO
" " copper blue glass. ......120
'' " silvered glass. .... i 60
" " uranium glass.; 40
" " gilded glass ; ;■• 40
" " red (protoxide of copper)
glass ■■•'••• 15
" " green (protoxide of iron)
glass. ; 10
It must be concluded from these figures
that the light that favors vegetation best
is the orange light of the chromic glass
and the violet light of the manganic ; and
as the radiations that these glasses allow
to pass are the red ones, it is, in definitive,
red that is most favorable to the develop-
ment of plants.
Mr. Villon has made some new experi-
ments, whence it results that the best light
is that which traverses manganese violet
glass, that is to say, that which contains
the red, the violet and the calorific rays.
These latter experiments were made upon
the grape vine, ornamental flowering
plants, the useful ferments (yeast of beer,
ferment of wine, butyric ferments, etc),
and finally, Upon silkworms, which are
more vigorous when they are raised in a
room lighted by Violet glass.— JfttgaSiti
Pittoreslue. ■
Floral Notes From Paris'.
The flower season is of course at its
height .iust now. I went through the
markets and also through several of the
great shops bn the boulevards recently.
The flowers seemed astonishingly cheap.
It is tjnite evident that this is the tnoni h
of roses, but many other fiowers seem to
be having their month as well. Hardly
any flower was missing in market, and 1
even saw a basket of chrysanthemums and
ferns at Lachaume'a, made up of about
eight large blossoms. It was to be had for
50 francs ($10).
A conspicuous peculiarity about making
bouquets in the flower markets and small
shops in Paris— and one which meets with
general disapproval — is the manner of
packing the flowers compactly together,
instead of arranging them loosely. Tightly
and gracefully. For instance, some forty
roses or buds are formed into a solid mass
with perhaps only an edge of pinks or
some other floWeri Then these bouquets
are always surrounded by an immense
wrapping of stiff White paper for protec-
tion. In this fashion they are often pres-
ented to a singer at a concert, so that the
audience hardly sees anything but a broad
expanse of white paper as they are carried
up the aisle. This is aggravatingly un-
satisfactory as a substitute for the beau-
ties which are known to be hidden by the
stiff white.
This fashion of grouping flowers does
not embrace the set pieces or the bouquets
in the florists' windows, for here intended
carelessness and lightness are the rule,
and the most exquisite taste in combina-
tions and agreement is always shown.
Some daring combinations are attempted
and seen, but the result is always sure to
be pleasing. (Jladiolus and roses may
sound in rather poor taste, but they do
not offend the sight when put together
with an artistic eye and a skilful hand.
Heather is one of the leading plants just
now. It is to be seen in several different
varieties. Hydrangeas also occupy a cons-
spicuous place. The preference is given to
displaying one kind of flower alone, with
delicate foliage, rather than mixing a
great variety of blossoms. The tulle or
ribbon trimmings are always in keeping
with the contents of the baskets or jardi-
nieres. An oval-shaped design of roses
like a gigantic egg stands in one of the
windows on the boulevard.
The popularity of simple, old-fashioned
flowers is quite apparent. I saw one com-
bination which sounds rather countri-
fled. It was a bouquet of bluebells and
dahlias. Labrousse's windows had sev-
eral designs for table decorations. They
were mostly composed of beautiful roses,
daintily arranged with ferns or asparagus
sprays. "The absence of smilax, which is
so popular in America, is very noticeable
here. It is something quite unknown to
the French cultivators. It is said that
they cannot grow it.
The chef d'ceuvre at Labrousse's was a
decoration which was being prepared for a
soiree. It consisted of a trellis work of
polished wood. Its lower part was a jar-
diniere about a yard in width filled with
large blossoms of purple orchids and
maidenhair fern. At each end of the iar-
dlnifere a framework ran up to a height of
more than two feet, and along this were
climbing orchids of different species and
colors— principally pale pink flowers and
clusters of small white ones with yellow
centres. "Then across the top crept deli-
cate ferns. At one of th9 upper corners
about a dozen brilliant orchids were pro-
jecting, half drooping, out of a biinch of
mossy earth that was embedded in the
wood, pretending to be growing in a natu-
ral state. At the other corner there was a
spray of another variety of fern. The
whole thing was a marvel of beauty in de-
sign, and the flowers, though not numer-
ous in quantity, were choice in variety.
The price was 3t)0 francs ($60).
The blue cornflower, which, I believe,
was old Emperor William's favorite flower,
is seen more than any other just at pres-
ent, except perhaps roses and pinks. I
noted one bunch of multi-colored corn-
flowers— lavender, pale pink and straw
color. These, of course, were cultivated,
blue being the only natural color of the
wild flower. White lilies are often used
with hydrangeas and a setting of preen.
Paris. C. W. HENRY.
GENEVA, N. Y.
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PractlcaMoriculture.
BY PETER HENDERSON.
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This work teaches how flowers and plants can
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an enormone sale, and it was admitted to be the
leading authority on tliis subject. We have received
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actually knew nothing of the florists' bnsiiieBS, and
who have followed the instructions of this boot and
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of the times, as there are now many siipericr
methods of propagation and culture of flowers and
plants— and manyimproved varieties of plants — all
of which have been fully treated in this new ediliou.
The following Table of Contents
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i.Stevias, Eupatoriums. Heliotropes, Poinsettii
used for decoration of rooms; General collection ol
plants firown under glass ; Construction of bouquets
etc.; HanginR baskets; Parlor or window gardening
forcinff; Nature's law of colors; What flowers will
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SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in tbis column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Plorists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. Y.
The Prospect.
By this time all in the trade have
their books balanced, stocks taken, and
the profits or losses, fi.s the case may be,
are pretty generally known. Now the
question of the hour is. What next ? or
what is the outlook for the future ? It is
admitted on all sides that the vegetable
seed trade the past year has been above
the average ; sales have been larger, al-
though the profits, owing to competition,
have, for the wholesale trade, been smaller.
In view of this it is but natural that the
trade should be making preparations for a
still larger business the coming year.
Every one is anxious to increase sales when
it can be done at a profit, and the successes
of this year seem to warrant a hope for its
continuance or further increase.
But the market gardener is a factor in
the case that must be considered, as he is
the man who buys and uses the seed. It
may be well to study the case from his
standpoint, and find out what his profits
have been, in order to know what his de-
mands will be the coming year, before
stocking up too heavy in his particular
line. In this work each dealer must take
a part, and the full part, in his own local-
ity. The fact that we must eat to live
does not justify us in the conclusion that
everybody must buy and eat vegetables.
The present condition of the trade teaches
an important lesson, showing as it does,
that in times of business depression the
consumer buys that which will sustain
life that can be obtained at the least possi-
ble cost.
The Long Island market gardener can,
at the present time, give his seedsman
some very important points. Yesterday
(June 28) the usual procession of market
wagons returned from New York and
Brooklyn, the owners in a very uncom-
fortable state of mind, as peas brought
only fifteen cents a bag, which is just one-
half what they paid the pickers. The re-
sult was that every picker was discharged,
and the peas are going to waste in the
field. The vines will be used as a forage
crop, for which there is but little required.
The same state of affairs has existed since
the first picking was made, though not so
bad there has not been a load taken to
market that has paid a profit. String
beans are now 40 to 60 cents per bag, with
a downward tendency, and at the present
prices the gardener is not ambitious to
plant again, as it does not now pay. As
in former years many of the growers will
harvest their own seed as they cannot sell
the product, so they will not be buyers
another year. Other localities may not be
suffering so badly. The southern growers
keep on, because they cannot well do any-
thing else, and they are hoping for better
times, which is the gay to-morrow of the
mind that will not come until the wheels
of industry are set in motion, and the mas-
ses have money to enable them to indulge
in luxuries, which choice vegetables are.
The canners feel the general business
depression more than is generally sup-
posed, and this will have some effect on
the seed trade the coming year. Many of
them bought seeds last January for the
past season's planting, expecting their
orders to come in as usual before planting
time, but for many things they did not
come, and they have their stock of seeds
on hand for the coming year. This will
amount to but little in the aggregate but
that little has its effect.
Judging from appearances the commis-
sion seed houses have done one of the best
season'sworkinmanyyears; oneof the best
evidences of this is, that they have had a
large increase in orders to " fill up." Their
business for next year will depend largely
upon the conditions of trade generally. If
the advertising or mail business is poqr,
theirs will be good and the reverse. Those
who send for novelties are quite apt to
send for a few packets of the standard
varieties as well, this will add to or take
from the " box trade," as the case may be.
I IPhiladelphia.— John Gardiner & Co.,
wholesale and retail dealers in seeds and
bulbs, have changed their location from 31
No. 13th St., to 631 Market st. The busi-
ness outgrew the available accommoda-
tions at the old place, though the firm had
the whole of a four-story building, and a
removal became absolutely necessary.
They now occupy the four-story and base-
ment warehouse formerly occupied by
Graham, Emlen & Passmore, agricultural
implement dealers, at 631 Market street.
Tunning through to Commerce street, and
having a frontage on both thoroughfares.
This gives the firm fully twice as much
room as they have heretofore had at com-
mand. They have altered and adapted
the establishment to the purposes of their
business, and now carry a larger and more
complete stock than ever. The location is
an excellent one, being on the busiest part
of the chief business thoroughfare of the
city.
New Yoke,— J. C. Vaughan, 26 Barclay
St., has already received a large consign-
ment of Harrisii bulbs from Bermuda in
flrst-class condition. This is perhaps the
earliest that Harrisii bulbs have been had
from that source.
A conignment has also been received by
Peter Henderson & Co.
Mr. R. Nicholson, of Texas Seed and
Floral Co., Dallas, Texas, was in town this
week.
European Notes.
European weather continues in a
very unsettled condition, and the unsea-
sonable coldness retards the progress of
vegetation very considerably. It will
therefore do better to defer a full report on
our flower seed crops until another in-
spection can be made, which will be in
about ten days. At the same time there
are a few of the biennials which have
fairly done their work and the results can
be pretty accurately estimated.
In pansies, only the choicer kinds are
cultivated for seed in England, and, while
the recent exhibition at the Royal Horti-
cultural Society showed that the blooms
are exceptionally fine this year, the lack
of warm sunshine has caused a considera-
ble failure in the seed crop. A very
noticeable feature of the show mentioned
above was the almost entire absence of the
old violet and purple forms of the English
"Show or Face" type, and the great pre-
ponderance of blooms of the true "Fancy"
character. This is no doubt due to an
infusion of German blood, but in any case
the change is very desirable, especially as
the fine form and good substance of the
old "Show," are fully retained. The large
stained Parisian pansy recently sent out
by Vilmorin is a grand acquisition. The
size of the flowers is simply immense, and,
although some of the defects of the Tri-
mardeau strain are still visible, the colors
are so varied and beautiful that these de-
fects are easily overlooked.
While the German crop of pansy is
likely to be very good on the whole excep-
tion must be taken in the case of the
"Giant" forms, which are, thus far, seed-
ing very badly.
Among other English cultures, aquile-
gias, campanulas, Canterbury bells, Sweet
Williams, East Lothian and intermediate
stocks and wallflowers (single varieties
only) are likely to produce full average
crops ; in Germany double wallflowers are
equally good. In the latter country the
appearance of the Spring sown stocks is
also very satisfactory, no traces of root
disease being visible at present. With
more than 400 acres of sweet peas in Cali-
fornia American seedsmen will hardly
be interested in the European crop, but
outsiders may like to know that a large
quantity of fine, bold seed is likely to
be harvested this season. Nasturtiums,
where not destroyed by the frost, are now
growing rapidly, but sunshine is badly
needed to bring out the flowers. There
will not be a surplus of nasturtium seed
harvested, and there is nothing in reserve
to supply a deficiency. Mignonette and
Virginian stock have "planted" well this
season ; the crop of each is likely to be
good. The latter has this year been used
most effectively by our French gardeners
to fill up the interregnum between Dutch
bulbs and Summer bedding plants. As
soon as the bulbs have done blooming they
are removed ; a large and fairly hardy
palm is planted in the center of the bed
and the remaining portion is sown thickly
with a mixture of red and white Virginian
stock. This is quite hardy, grows very
guiokly and remains for about three weeks
in bloom the cheerful color of the flowers
contrasting very prettily with the sombre
green of the palm.
Vegetable and farm seed crops remain
as last reported. Eubopban Seeds.
Catalogues Received.
Hekbe & WOT.LB, Naples, Italy.— Cata-
logue of Flower Bulbs, Roots and Terres-
trial Orchids.
LEGAL NOTICE.
A. T. DB LA MAKE PKINTING AND PUB-
LISHING COMPANY, LIMITED.— The Board
of Directors of this Company have declared a
semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent, to stock-
holders, payable on and alter July U, 1894.
Transfer books will be closed on and after July
11, 1894, at 18 o'clock noon to July 21, 1894, at
13 o'clock noon.
A. T. DeLaMaee, Pres.
Joseph Magill, Treas.
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plants are offered
— ^™i^™»i.» - at reduced prices
♦ ▼ ▼ during the month
of July only, for CASH. They are all flrst-class
stuff in every way. Order a sample lot first and
see what they are like.
in. in. per per
pots bigli doz. 100
Areca Lutescens 3 18 $10 00
" 3 plants in apt. 4 18 $4 00 30 00
Caryota Sobolifera... 6 20 6 00
Genoma Gracilis S&3 8 10 00
Cocos Weddeliana 3 la 18 00
KentiaBelmoreana... 3 13 18 UO
... 4 18 35 00
" Porsteriana... 3 13 18 00
Latania Borbonica 3&3
18
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6 00
85 00
" .... 6 SO 50 00
PandanusUtilis 4 IS 20 00
" •' 5 18 80 00
FicusElastica 4 top cuttings. S5 00
Ferns-Adiantum Cuneatum.Adiantum Bellum,
Pteris Argyr^a, Pteris Hastata, Laptrea Ar-
istata var., Onychium Japonicum, Pteris
Densia, 3 and 3 in. pots, strong, 14.60 per
100; $40.00 per 1000.
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^ A.RDENER and floriat, sober, industrious man,
iingle, middle aged, 20 year's experience, best
;ITUATI0N wanted, in store or co
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reference. Address Z.
LOUIS MENAND.
His Autobiography and Recollections of Inci-
dents connected with Horticultural
Affairs from 1807 to X892.
Should be read by every florist. 1 volume 12
cloth, prepaid $1.00.
Sold at office of FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,
170 rulton Street, New York.
GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION.
A complete Manual on the Building, Heating,
Ventilating and Arrangement of Green-
houses, and the Construction of Hotbeds.
Frames and Plant Pits. By L. R. Taft,
Professor of Horticulture and Landscape
Gardening, Michigan Agricultural College.
Illustrated, 208 pp., l2mo., cloth, $1.50.
This is a thoroughly practical treatise on
an important subject. Theauthorhas made,
at the Michigan Experiment Station, a care-
ful, comparative test of the various methods
of building, glazing, ventilating and heating
greenhouses, with scientific accuracy, dur-
ing his fifteen years' experience in green-
house management. A careful study of the
methods employed by the leading flower
and vegetable growing establishments in
the larger American cities, personal inter-
views and correspondence with leading flor-
ists, gardeners and builders of greenhouses,
have strengthened the reliability of every
statement anade in this valuable handbook.
Greenhouses and conservatories, hotbeds
and cold frames, forcing houses and pits, all
receive full and detailed treatment. The
lucid descriptions of each topic and 118 dia-
grams and illustrations, make every detail
clear to both the amateur and professional
gardener or florist. Many of the illustra-
tions are half-tone engravings from photo-
graphs of actual greenhouses and forcing
establishments. This treatise is the only
work published in America on greenhouse
construction by practical American methods
and for the actual needs of American horti-
culture, and fills a want that has long ex-
isted.
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either Conover's Colossal, Barr's Mammoth, or
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J. P., care this paper.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
FOR SALE IN BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Party giving up business ; six greenhouses,
two Nolan's hot water boilers, about 2000 ft.
2 in. pipe, valves and fittings, about 35,000
flower pots, lots of lumber for benches or hot
bed frames, etc. To be moved off tbe
premises before Sept. 10. Full particulars
given. J. S., care of this paper.
FOR SAI^E.
One Greenhouse, 16x50 feet, heated -with hot
water. One new Brick House, 7 rooms and
basement, city water in house and greenbonse.
Four city lots, 100x119 ft. A good chance for
a man with some capital to grow roses and car-
nations. Will be sold cheap to a prompt buyer.
Address
FRANK DRAlVSFlEIvD,
Renwick St. Newburgh, N, Y.
FOR SAI.E.
Greenhouses, choice stock and 150 acres land
(part or whole), at a lower price than ever
offered before. Near one of the largest
southern cities. Fine trade, healthy location,
large springs, choicest of soil. It is a chance for
some one. Address H., care this paper.
FOR SAL,£ OR L,FASF.
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acres of ground, known as Beeohview
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Hamilton Co., Ohio, near Cincinnati.
With fine hot water heating apparatus,
large cisterns, water tank and conveni-
ences. Also if desired a seven room
dwelling in first-class order.
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF
Greenhouse Plant.
The C. Ai-BeeserGreenhouse Plant, at Spring-
field, Ohio, will be offered at Public Sale,
Tuesday, July 10, 1894, at 3 o'clock p.m.
This is one of the oldest and best estab-
lished plants in the State and is now in complete
order, and will be sold as a going business. At
the same time there will be offered a catalogue
list and order sheets, containing names of over
forty thousand customers; also a large stock
of plants, seeds, pots and greenhouse imple-
ments. Said plant consisting- of four aci-ea of
real estate with all modern improvements and
a good and substantial residence thereon. Is
appraised at $7,340 ; catalogue list is appraised
at $1,250. Terms cash. For particulars, addregs
Assignee of ALBERT H. KUNKLE,
G. A. REESER. SPRINGFIELD, 6
Carefully prepare copy for your ad-
verfcisement, select the medium you in-
tend to use, and place it in the medium
chosen for a suflScient length of time to
allow an opportunity for returns, and
carefully watch TPsults.—TFesteni Adver-
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Thk Florist's Exchange.
Hints Regarding Boilers. — i.
One of the vital parts of a greenhouse is
the heating apparatus. Upon its effective-
ness in producing and sustaining the
proper temperature depends in large meas-
ure the success of the horticulturist in
propagating and bringing his plants to the
marketable stage. Although this is re-
cognized by all, but little attention is
given to the care and management of the
boilers, as if these matters did not enter
into the question of profit and loss. But
coal and repair bills are very considerable
factors, and should not be disregarded.
It is proposed to indicate very briefly in
this article some few things which should
be borne in mind in selecting a new ap-
paratus or repairing an old one, in addi-
tion to giving some instructions as to the
care and management of boilers. No at-
tempt will be made to give an exposition
of the principles and practice of the science
of heating, as that would involve too
lengthy a discussion, but it is hoped that
the remarks may be of some assistance to
those who have had little or no experience
or training in such matters, and yet de-
sire to exercise an intelligent supervision
over the details of their business.
Selection of Boilers.
In installing a new apparatus one
of the first questions that arises is what
kind of a boiler will give the best results.
It goes without saying that the type of
boiler selected must he adapted to the pur-
pose for which it is to serve, whether for
steam or hot water heating, but there are
certain prime requisites which every good
boiler should possess. These are as follows:
Strength, durability, smallness of bulk
and weight which saves labor and mate-
rial, free circulation for the currents of
water and steam, maximum of heating
surface in proportion to weight, combined
with efficiency of ihe surface, proper ar-
rangements to ensure complete combus-
tion of fuel with prevention of smoke, and
accessibility for examination, cleaning
and repairs. It is of the utmost impor-
tance that the surface be so disposed as to
absorb the greatest amount of heat pos-
sible from ,the fire. Whatever quickens
the circulation of the water over the fire
surfaces of the boiler will increase its capa-
city per unit of surface, that is, the faster
the water fiows over a surface the more
heat is absorbed in a given time. Fairly
well disposed surfaces, therefore, combined
with an easy passage of the water through
and about the boiler should be obtained
even though at the sacrifice of some other
valuable feature. The cost of a boiler is
also to be considered ; the use to which a
boiler is to be put often not warranting
the expense of the best in the market.
The question will also arise whether it
is better to heat by means of one large
boiler or several small ones. There is
much to be said on both sides. While it is
probable that one large boiler is more
economical as respects fuel and attendance
when a nunaber of greenhouses are to be
heated at the same time, it is also true
that with "several small boilers more per-
fect regulation is attainable, an accident
to one boiler is not so disastrous, and
whenever desired the firing of any one
boiler may be discontinued with the con-
sequent saving of fuel. After all has been
said, the question is one largely dependent
on local conditions, and must be left to the
individual judgment of the designer of the
apparatus.
The common horizontal tubular boiler
is often used in large plants, and is well
adapted to the purpose. In building a
boiler of this class the error is often made
of crowding the tubes under the mistaken
impression that the eflSciency of a boiler
is measured by the number of tubes. The
best practice now places the tubes in
vertical and horizontal rows with a space
between them, vertically and horizontally,
not greater than one inch with the ex-
ception of the central vertical space which
is made two inches. !No tube is placed
closer to the shell than three inches and
ample space is left below the tubes for
water body. Designed thus, the boiler has
excellent circulation, and ample facilities
are afforded for cleaning provided a man-
hole is cut in the shell above the tubes in
all boilers, with one in the head below the
tubes in all boilers more than 42 inches in
diameter. In boilers of less diameter a
hand-hole is substituted for the usual
man-hole in the head.
The fewer seams exposed to the fire the
better, and it is possible, when the boiler
is built of mild steel, to obtain a plate
sufiS-ciently large for the bottom of a
boiler 16 feet long. With a boiler so built
only the rear girth seam need be exposed
to the fire, and by so much the difficulty
of rivet cracks is avoided. Pin braces
should not be used in staying the flat
surfaces ; the ordinary solid crow-foot
braces of one length and without weld are
more satisfactory and remain tight for a
longer period.
"When this boiler is used for hot water
heating, the entire interior space is gene-
rally filled with tubes to increase the heat-
ing surface. It should be noted, however,
that the upper aud lower horizontal rows
of tubes should not be brought so close to
the shell as to form an obstruction to the
free passage of water through the entrance
and discharge nozzles of the system.
The setting of this boiler is brick, and a
few words on the subject of settings in
general will not be out of place here. The
first requisite of a good setting is a good
foundation. On favorable ground the
lower courses may consist of large stones
laid in cement, but where the ground is
soft it will be necessary to start with
broken stone mixed with cement. In no
case should the pressure per square foot
exceed two thousand pounds, as the un-
equal settling or cracking of the walls may
concentrate a large portion of the weight
on a small space. It is well to leave air
spaces in the wall to lessen, so far as possi-
ble, the loss of heat, and the boiler sur-
faces and pipes exposed to the air should
be protected by asbestos or magnesia or
other good covering with the same end in
view. Probably no better substance can
be found for this purpase than hair felt,
but it has the disadvantage of soon rot-
ting.
The infiltration of air through the brick-
work is a very serious matter, and to lessen
this only the best hard brick and lime mor-
tar should be used. Although lime mor-
tar will best withstand the heat, mortar
with a deal of cement in It makes a tighter
wall. Whitewash containing soap and
alum practically prevents the entrance of
air through a wall. The fire passages of
the setting should be lined with firebrick
throughout, and the brickwork at the
front carried far enough back to protect
the rivets in the front girth seam of the
boiler from the action of the fire.
The custom obtains with many engineers
to return over the top of the boiler the
heated gases of combustion after they
have passed through the flues, claiming
for this arrangement increased economy.
As a matter of fact, however, nothing is
gained, for the reason that the gases have
given up most of their heat in the tubes,
because the accumulation of soot soon de-
stroys tbe efficiency of this heating sur-
face, and on account of the infiltration of
air through the brick fiue, which not only
cools the gases so that comparatively little
heat can be imparted, but seriously im-
pairs the draught. In addition to this tbe
plates exposed to steam on one side and
hot gases on the other deteriorate very
rapidly.
An extended description of this boiler
and its setting has been given, not because
the boiler is more important or more
efficient than many others, but because it
may be considered in a certain sense a
representative one, and the remarks made
regarding it are equally true in their
application to other types.
The locomotive or fire-box tubular boiler
much resembles the horizontal tubular in
its general features, differing from it prin-
cipally in the fact that it is fired internally
and hence requires no masonry setting.
On this account it occupies less space than
the former, but is probably not so economi-
cal in fuel, nor are the facilities for
cleaning and repairs so good. It should
not be used where the water forms much
scale, and it should always be properly
protected by felting or sheating to prevent
radiation. This boiler is only adapted to
steam heating.
The upright tubular boiler, made of
wrought iron or steel, is frequently used
both for steam and hot water heating.
This boiler, like the locomotive, requires
no setting, and does not offer good facili-
ties for examination, cleaning, and repairs,
for which reason it is not so durable. It
is convenient to handle, however, and
occupies but little room, which is often a
considerable advantage. To conserve the
heat, protection should be provided as
with the locomotive boiler, and four hand-
holes cut in the shell just above the level
of the crown sheet together with four
others cut in the water legs will make it
comparatively easy to remove the scale
and sediment which accumulates.
The boilers already referred to are used
in large plants but there are many others
of different forms and types built by well-
known makers which are adapted to the
wants of smaller places or where it is
desired to operate the system by a number
of units. It will not be necessary to enter
into a complete description of these but
merely point out the forms and general
characteristics of the several types. A
special feature of many lies in the fact that
they are constructed in sections small
enough to admit of their being placed in
buildings already built, and without open-
ings sufficiently large for the admission of
ordinary shell boilers.
In considering these boilers they may be
classified under the head of "brick set"
and "portable" boilers, or those which
require no brick-work. Prominent among
the former are the coil boilers, consisting
of a series of coils through which the water
circulates. The primitive form was the
spiral coil used for hot-water heating, aud
while it satisfies the condition of safety in
the highest degree, it is open to objection
on the score of resistance to the flow of
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water and lack of economy in consumption
of fuel. The box-coil boiler is an improve-
ment on this type, but should always be
made with the pipes of large diameter and
with as few bends as possible, and these of
large radius to minimize the resistance to
the flow. There are other modifications
of coil boilers, but it is only necessary to
say that they should always be constructed
to lessen the resistance by making the
sections short or the diameter large,
especially for high pressure and the con-
sequent high temperature.
Cast iron boilers are also constructed
which are in substance coil boilers, and
these have somewhat less resistance than
the wrought coil boilers, which would be
still further decreased were it not for the
small nipples generally used to connect
the sections together. There is some
liability of the cast iron in these boilers
cracking, but with good care this occurs
but infrequently, and it is without doubt
true that in long run the cost of repairs
and the life of both wrought-iron and cast
iron heating boilers is about the same.
Some modifications of these boilers require
no brick work.
A type of cast-iron boiler much used is
the conical boiler. The resistance to the
flow of water when used for hot water
heating is small, but the temperature of
the escaping gases of combustion is
generally high, in which case, however,
the flue to the chimney can be carried
through a house it is desired to heat, by
this means utilizing the heat In the gases.
Another type possessing considerable
merit is what may be called the cast-iron
tubular, as it has many characteristics in
common with the wrought-iron tubular.
The internal resistance is very small, so
that the boiler is well fitted for hot water
heating.
There are many other types too numer-
ous to mention, but by keeping in mind
the essentials of a good boiler as already
stated, a mistake need hardly be made in
the choice. Simplicity of construction is
a feature often lacking in patented boilers,
but one which should be rigidly insisted
upon.
BefectB in Boilers.
From the moment a boiler is put
in operation, there are forces, both chemi-
cal and mechanical, at work to destroy it.
Prudence, therefore, dictates that a boiler
be periodically examined, not only from a
due regard for safety, but in the interests
of economy as well, in order that defects
ly beginning to show themselves may be
checked before they become serious. There
is no truer saying than the homely adage,
"A stitch in time saves nine," and it ap-
plies with equal force both to needlework
and boilers. No better time can be found
to make repairs than at the beginning of
the Summer, as this not only gives plenty
of time to make them complete and thor-
ough, but insures the boilers being laid up
in the proper manner, which might other
wise be neglected.
The first thing to be done is to empty
the boiler of its water, and thoroughly
clean it both outside and inside, removing
all ashes, clinkers and soot and the accu-
mulations of scale and sediment. The*
scale should be taken out as soon as possi-
ble after the water has been let out of the
boiler and before it has had time to harden
and the boiler washed clean. A thorough
examination should now be made of the
boiler to determine what defects, if any,
exist. The more prominent defects are
here mentioned, together with the usual
remedies therefor.
Loose and Bboken Braces.— All rust
and scale should be removed from the
braces, and they should be carefully
sounded with a hammer to detect loose-
ness and breaks. Broken braces should
be replaced by new ones and loose ones
tightened by upsetting. The stay bolts in
the water legs of vertical and locomotive
boilers should be tapped to discover broken
ones, which should be at once renewed. A
small hole, from one-sixteenth to one-
eighth inch in diameter, is often drilled
part way through such stay-bolts, as
shown in Fig, 1, so that if fracture occurs
warning is given by the leakage which en-
LoosE Rivets.-— These are generally the
result of over-heating, and whenever
found should be cut out and new ones
driven.
Cracks. — These may be due to over-
heating, or to unequal expansion or con-
traction, or allowing cold feed water to
strike a hot plate. Cracks frequently oc-
cur in the girth seams, extending from the
edge of the plate to the rivet, in which case
they are generally not serious unless there
are a considerable number of them.
When a crack extends back of the rivet,
as in Fig. 2, its further progress may often
be checked by drilling a small hole, as at
A, and plugging the same. If the crack is
a serious one, however, it will be Lecessary
to cut out the defective portion and put on
a "hard patch" inside the boiler.
What has been said applies to a crack in
wrought iron or steel. If a crack occurs
in cast iron, the only safe plan is to replace
the cracked section or part by a new one,
and not attempt to put on a patch. A
patched cast iron section is always a source
of weakness, and is liable to give out at a
critical time.
Blisters. — The cause of these is gener-
ally imperfect welding in making the
plates. They should be trimmed off to as-
certain their area and thickness, and if
thin and of small extent are not danger-
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609
ous ; but if the contrary is the case, or
the plate is cracked under the blister, the
defective part should be cut out and a
hard patch put on. The error is some-
times made of putting this on the outside
of the boiler, as in Fig. 3, in which case a
pocket is formed, and scale may accumu-
late and cause the burning of the patch.
The hard patch- should be placed inside the
boiler, as in Fig. 4, to avoid this. If the
patch is small and the pressure light sin-
gle riveting will suffice, but if it is large,
or the pressure carried is heavy, the seams
should be double riveted.
Burst Pla^tes.— These are most fre-
quently due to a deposit of sediment, scale
or oily matter, or to the continued im-
pingement of flame directed by jets of air
leaking through the masonry, but may be
caused by "low water." The burnt por-
tion should be cut out and a hard patch
put on.
Bags and Bulges.— These are generally
formed by overheating of the plates in con-
sequence of deposits of oil, scale or sedi-
ment, but sometimes occur when the
boiler is clean, and are then the result of
impact of flame. A bulge in the fire-sheet
of a boiler is not necessarily dangerous,
but it should be watched carefully and
pin, a tapered steel spindle, which is driven
into the holes contorting the metal until
the rivets may be inserted. This weakens
the joint very considerably, and should be
avoided. The proper method is to ream
out the holes to admit the rivets.
Tube Leaks. These are caused by over-
heating due to the presence of scale around
the tube ends which prevents contact of
water. Leaking tubes should beexpanded,
and it is best to use a roller expander
which exerts a continuous rotary pressure
and lessens the liability of cracking the
tubes by driving in a conical or other ex-
panding tool. A slight flaring of the
tubes is all that is necessary to secure
sufficient staying power, and beading over
the ends by means of a boot tool is not ad-
vised, as the beaded metal is peculiarly
susceptible to the destructive action of the
heated gases.
Fittings. Give all the fittings careful
attention. The safety valve should be ex-
amined, the pins taken out, cleaned and
oiled, and the disk ground in to Its seat If
the valve leaks. The gauge cocks should
be cleaned and ground in if necessary, the
glass gauge put in good condition, and the
pressure gauge tested as to the correctness
of its readings and adjusted, or if found
kept clean, and so soon as any weakness is
noticed it should be heated and driven
back to place, or cut out and a hard patch
put on. Bulges frequently occur in the
flat fire sheets at the sides of fire-box
boilers when the st8y.s are too far apart,
and this is remedied by placing an addi-
tional stay between the four already there.
Corrosion. Internal corrosion, pitting
and grooving may proceed from a variety
of causes, the most prolific one being the
action of acid in theft-ed water. Grooving,
however, rarely occurs except when
brought about by mechanical and chemi-
cal causes jointly. The most certain
remedy obviously is to abandon the use of
feed water which gives rise to such effects,
bud this is not always possible. In such
cases the evil may be counteracted to some
extent by neutralizing the acid properties
of the water by treatment with soda or
caustic soda introduced in solution con-
stantly with the feed water rather than in
large quantities at lone: intervals. White
lead applied to the part attacked, is also
said to be efficacious. This wasting away
of the boiler is often so serious as to make
it necessary to put on a patch or replace
the impaired sheet with a new one.
External corrosion is often caused by
neglect of the masonry. Cracks and loose
bricks should be attended to at once.
Leaks, dripping water, and wet soot or
ashes in contact with the metal also pro-
duce corrosion. The corroded place, if
extensive and considerable metal has been
eaten away should be patched, but if not
serious should be cleaned, and coated with
fish oil.
Seam Leaks. These are generally the
result of overheating, especially when they
are in the lower half of the girth seams.
Calking is as a rule the sufficient remedy,
but to obtain the best results the system
known as "concave calking" should be
adopted. The difference between the old
and new systems of calking is illustrated
in fig. 5. On the right band is shown the
calking by means of a sharp edge which
forms a slight indentation along the whole
length of the seam, thus weakening the
metal considerably as is indicated by the
breakine of the plate when bent ; while on
the left hand is seen the concave calking
which in no way injures the lower plate
for it may be bent without fracture. It
may happen that a leak occurs from the
rivets being too small or the lap too great.
In the former case the rivets should be cut
out, the holes reamed out to a larger size,
and new rivets driven, and in the latter
the seam should be chipped and calked.
Leaks are sometimes due to bad work-
manship, especially of the riveting. It
is of importance that the corresponding
holes in lapping plates should coincide and
not overlap, or behalf blind as it is termed.
In slipshod work the endeavor is made to
bring the holes fair by the use of a drift
defective repaired, for which work the
maker of the gauge is best equipped. The
feed and blow-off pipes should be cleared
of sediment, the check valves made tight,
and the blow-off cock or valve taken apart,
cleaned, oiled, and put in good condition.
If automatic dampers are provided they
should be examined and repaired so that
they will work properly. The pipe con-
nections should be looked over carefully
and if defective should be thrown aside
and new pieces substituted.
Setting. The cast-iron parts of the set-
ting often crack and should be repaired by
bolting on a piece of iron plate to prevent
the crack from widening or extending, but
it is generally best to substitute a n6.v
part if obtainable. The brick-work needs
careful attention, and all cracks which
permit the entrance of air stopped. The
grates should be put in order, and the
smoke fines cleaned and repaired. M. E.
Westerley, R. I.
Harry Simpson, foreman to S. J. Renter,
was stricken with sunstroke on Friday,
June 29. He was for a time delirious and
finally unconscious, but is now convales-
cent.
Schenectady, N. Y.
A local newspaper, The Mejiectory in a
recent issue devotes considerable space to
a description of the establishment of J. E.
Felthousen. Of his ten acres of ground
over one acre is devote'd to beautiful de-
signs in coleus, his specialty. The news-
paper says Mr. Felthousen "is an active
and sagacious business man, and is much
respected and esteemed by a host of friends
in Schenectady and surrounding district."
Floral Park, N. Y.
Chas. H. Allen commenced cutting
flowers from his out door grown gladiolus
on Friday, June 39. The variety was
Shakespeare, an early sort ; but this is the
earliest in Mr. Allen's experience that
flowers have been had. He is having good
success with the Japanese longiflorums
grown out of doors ; ninety-five per cent,
of the bulbs planted have come true to a
type. The trouble generally experienced
with the blooms of this variety of lily,
when the bulbs are grown under glass, is
a splitting of the petals ; but of those now
being cutandsent to theNew Yorkmarket
by Mr. Allen only about one per cent, are
so affected. Several of the bulbs were
started in a frame and kept covered with
glass all Winter. Those so treated have
been found to make a much better: growth
and to come into flower much sooner than
the bulbs planted outside. W.
A fine large stock of FIELD GROWN
PLANTS ready in the Fall. Send for
prices to
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Uaren, Micli.
Summer Rose Buds
of Perle, Mermet, Kride and NiplietoH.
FRESH CUT.
Shipped C. O. D. at $3.00 per 100.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE,
GEO. H. BENEDICT,
Telephone 618. YORKVII.LE, N. Y.
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40,00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Casit m'tli order.
ROBE^RT P. XESSOX,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
STRONG, Cr.EAN, VIGOROUS
STOCK OF
Cusin, Bride, IXermet, Meteor,
Bridesmaid, Ferle.
In 2K. 3 and 4 in. pots. Cheap for Cash.
GEO. E. FANCOURT.
WILKESBARRE, PA.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS...^^^
LATEST VARIETIES.
Froiii..8J^ inch pots, - - per 100, $5 00
"4 " _ . _ «* 10 00
Repotted and cut back twice ; ready for
planting in house.
Anton Schuitheis, College Point, N.Y.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Ivory and H. B. Widenei-, $2.00 per 100.
SMILAX, from Zi4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100.
POINSETTIA PULCHERIMA, from
4 incli pots, Sl.SO.per 100.
G.EISELE, I Ith and Jefferson Sts.Piiila. Pa
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS. Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
Carnations
AND
New and Standard varieties.
Write for Price List.
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
IN FINE CONDITION.
3000 ColeuSy mostly Verschaffeltii,
Golden Bedder, and some fancy Isinds, 2>^ and
3 in. pots, $3.50 per 100.
Verbenas, in bloom, fine and healthy, 3 in.
pots, S3.50 per 100.
A few other Plants, as per ad. of June 16.
100,000 Cabbage Pfants, Sl-50 per
1000; $1.00 500, this is the finest strain in the
market, and every plant will malce a head if
planted up to August 15.
CASH WITH ORDER.
Wffl. J. CHINNICK, TEENTON, N.J
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ithiDpr of the where, and what, and
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l»ANSY SEED-Bugnot, Gassier, and other
Imported fancie
lixed together, $1.00 per
50 cts. per
G. C. -WAXSOPf,
1025 Arch Street, - - Philadelphia, Pa.
M WflrTING MENTION THE FLOR!ST'8 EXCHANGE
HARDY STOCK.
Herbaceous Perennials, Ferns, Lilies,
Orchids, and others. If you have not
already had my trade list, send for It.
F. H. HORSFORD,
Ctiarlotte, - - - - Tenuont.
HIRE FLORIDt FLOWERS
Contract gprowing for the Mall Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAianSE, FI<A.
WHEN WRITIWG KZNTIOW THE FtORIBT'S EXCHANGF
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz.
*♦ Coxupacta, new, $3.00 "
" Vernon, 60o. a doz.; $4.00 a 100.
" Snowdrop, 50o. " $4.00 "
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario St8., Tioss Sta., PHILA., FA.
CARI«ATX09«S Al,K, SOK,I>.
I have a fine lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
O j£^ ZO^ Sr .^. IS .
strong pot plants.
ROBUSTA, fine for foliage 16 00 perlOO
MME. CB.OZY 900 "
PAUli MAKQUANT 10 00 "
AtrUONSE BOUVIER 15 00 "
Please send your orders at once.
"W. A. IHAI^DA,
Tlie Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
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SPECIAL OFFER
Afferatnni, per 100. 1000.
Blue and white, in bud and bloom $3 00
Colens,
In 30 flue sorts, 2U inch pots 3 CO $25 00
3 " 500 4000
VerbenaS)
Mammoth, In bud and bloom 300 2500
Gen'l Collection " " 2 50 22 00
Canna. per 100
Mad. Crozy, 4 in. pots $12 00
French variety, assorted, 4 in. pots 8 00
Creole, dark leaf, 4 in. pots , . 8 00
CobEea Scnndeiis* 3 Inch pots 6 00
Cuphea, 2^ inch pots 4 00
DaiMCB, Snowcrest, 21-2inchpot8 4 00
Fucbsia* double and slnpcle, 21-2 iDch pots.... 4 OO
31-2 Inch pots.... 8 00
GazanlaB, 21-2inchpots 4 00
Gernniuins. fragrant. 3 inch pots 5 00
l^an tanas, 10 fine varieties 4 00
Pandaous Vtilis, fine plants , ...(16.00 to 60 00
PnuHies, transplanted 8 00
PelarffoninniH, 3 inch pots 8 00
■' 4 inch pots 12 00
Petunias, Dreer's Double Strain 6 00
Rosee, H. P.. bud and bloom. 5 inch pots 25 00
" Tea, bud and bloom. 4 inch pots 15 00
H. P's.. 25 var.. from 2J^ in pots 6 CO
Salvia Splendensand Wm. Bedman,2J^p 4 00
Vinca, variegata and elegans, 4 in., strong 10 00
CHRXSANTHEMXIMS.
Joseph H. White, Miss Kate Brown, Mra. Hieka
Arnold, W.H. Tjlneoln, Potter Palmer; Exquisite,
J. R. Pitcher, Jessica. "Vivian Morel, B. Q. Hill.
Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Fottler, L.C. Price, Marguerite
Graham, and £0 other good varieties^ from 2J^
Inch, $3.50 and $4.00 per 100.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE OP OTHBB TABIETZES.
Send for price list ol Roses and other stock.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishklll, N.Y.
610
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Boilers.
Taken as a whole there is probably no
calling where any one of its devotees re-
quires a knowledge of so many outside
professions as does that of the florist. In
order to economize and be successful, he
must not only thoroughly know his own
business, but he must also be possessed of
and put into practical use a knowledge of
such other trades as those of the carpenter,
the builder, the painter, the glazier, the
engineer, the fireman, the boiler maker,
the artist, the architect and so on. Of
course the acquisition of a thorough under-
standing of all these varied subjects that
pertain to the different trades is impos-
sible, and there are many occasions when
knotty problems arise, and when informa-
tion sufficient to solve them would be ex-
ceedingly welcome and valuable. At the
present time the all absorbing topic is re-
pairs both on boilers and greenhouses, and
in order to provide our readers with a few
hints that will be found of service in con-
nection with the former, we have secured
the services of a practical engineer who
will contribute a series of articles on the
subject of boilers and also provide a num-
ber of cuts illustrative of the context.
The writer will touch on such topics as
the following:
Considerations to be borne in mind in
selecting a boiler.
Defects to be looked for after a season of
use, with cuts showing how to put on a
hard patch, how to stop rivet crack from
extending, methods of calking and so on.
How to lay up boilers for the Summer,
or a period of idleness.
Care of boilers; how to prevent acci-
dents, economize fuel and to lengthen the
life of a boiler, with cuts showing string
and pulley to lever safety valve, the use of
a ''loop" with a steam guage, bulge in
boiler caused by oil or scale.
The first article of the series appears in
this issue.
The writer has taken the horizontal
tubular boiler as a representative type,
but in doing so we do not wish it to be
understood that he is giving priority to
that or any other class of boiler now
manufactured.
The articles are written wholly with a
view to instruct those of our readers whose
knowledge on the matters treated on may
not be so extensive as that of others, and
we trust we shall not fail in our object.
While minor repairs may be made by the
fiorist himself, it is always best, in cases
when doubt as to the efficiency of self-
executed work exists, to call in the services
of the manufacturer from whom the boiler
was obtained.
Comments and criticisms will be gladly
received, and if the suggestions contained
therein are practical, we shall willingly
publish them.
Contents.
PAGE
Boilers 610
*' Hints Regarding (Iiius.) . , 608, 609
Catalogues received 607
Changes in business 616
Chrysanthemum Cup and tube (IIIus.) . 606
" Food Requirements of 613
Colored glass, Culture of Plants Under 6C6
Convention Exh
Cultural Dei
" reminders 6(j6
CUT Flower prices 6U
Fertilization by Eats . ., . . .605
Flateush florists' Bowling Club . , 615
Floral notes from Paris .... 606
lllium longiflorum 604
Obituary 6ii
Orchid growers' Calendar .... 605
question box 610
" —Violets, Germination of As-
paragus p. n. Seed . . 615
Seed Trade report 607
Trade notes :
Tenafly, N. J 605
Floral Part, N.T., Schenectady, N.T,, West-
er! ey. R. 1 6C9
Brouk.yn, New York, Philadelphia . . 610
Boatou, Buffalo, Cincinriiiti, Medford, Mass.,
Oranee, N. J., Pittsburg, Red Back, N. J.,
Toronto, Washinston, West Hoboken,
N. J.. West Nyack, N. Y 611
Rlverton. N. J 616
WOMEN GARDENERS 615
The Question Box.
This department of our paper, we are
sorry to say, is not taken advantage of as
it should be. If you are confronted with
any difficult problem, notify us and we
will endeavor to have it solved. This ap
plies not only to culture of plants, but to
building and heating greenhouses, and to
many other puzzling things that creep into
every branch of the business. We would also
invite answers to questions from those of
our readers who are disposed to help a
brother over a difficulty. While men com-
petent to solve the majority of the knotty
problems submitted are known and called
upon by us, there are others whose experi-
ence in lines similar is well worth record-
ing, but of whose qualifications we may not
be cognizant. Therefore on each and all of
our readers we would like to impress the
fact that the Question Box could be made
the most important feature of our journal;
buc in order to obtain this wished for con-
summation we need your collaboration
and assistance. We stand prepared to do
our part. Will you aid us ?
New York.
A Flea§ant Erent.
On Tuesday, July 2, Messrs. Pat-
rick O'Mara, Chas. B. Weathered and
John Young, representing the New York
Florists' Club, visited Oakdale, L. I., for
the purpose of presenting Mr. A'lex. Mc-
Lennan, superintendent for W. Bayard
Cutting, Esq,, a magnificent cane and
umbrella. In making the presentation,
which took place In Mr. McLennan's
house, Mr. O'Mara took occasion to say
that the Club desired to recognize the
splendid assistance rendered at their exhi-
bitions by Mr. McLennan, to testify to
their appreciation of the courtesies shown
on their recent visit to Oakdale, to mark
their esteem for him as a man and brother,
and concluded by wishing him, on behalf
of the Club, continued prosperity and a
long life of usefulness. Mr. McLennan re-
sponded feelingly, saying that he was en-
tirely unprepared for such an event, and
that he was not aware that he had done
anything to merit such honor. What he
had done was simply in the line of his duty
to horticulture. He asked the committee
to convey his warmest thanks to the Club
for the great honor conferred upon him, to
tell them that he would prize their gifts
through life and hand them down to his
children.
After a tour of inspection through the
splendid estate the committee departed
for home, highly gratified at their day's
work and followed by the cordial farewells
of Mr. McLennan.
The cane is a grape stick with a tusk
ivory handle, the latter ornamented with
fiowers and a serpent coiled around it, all
being sterling silver and of the best work-
manship. The umbrella has a mother-of-
pearl handle, shaped like a scimitar
handle and elaborately ornamented with
sterling silver ; both were suitably en-
graved.
The plant market at Union Square
closed as usual on June 30. Every one
seems to be very well satisfied, more plants
being sold and less waste in the green-
houses than any year since Union Square
market started. Prices ruled a shade
lower, except in the case of geraniums and
verbenas, which held about last year's
prices. Anthemis was also in very good
demand, and sold for better prices than
last year. Pelargoniums, fuchsias, hello-
tropes, ivy geraniums, petunias and roses
suffered considerably from overproduc-
tion, but at slightly reduced prices larger
quantities were handled, so that on the
whole the season has been very satisfac-
tory.
The geranium is still the favorite plant
with the masses, closely followed by the
verbena and heliotrope. The rose, of
course, holds her own, but cannot be sold
in such quantities as those first mentioned.
The demand for palms and tuberous be-
gonias increases every year, but the gerani-
um is likely to be the leading market plant
for some time to come; either as a bedding
planter for window purposes a well grown
geranium is always in demand.
The cut fiower business is now as dull as
it can be The retail men took advantage
of the existing condition of trade and
closed up their stores so to allow them to
properly celebrate the Fourth — the first
time such has happened in the knowledge
of the oldest florist.
There are some rumors of the retail
stores closing early, say seven P. M., dur-
ing the Summer lull. Such a step would
be in the right direction, as ''waiting for
something to turn up" these times be-
comes dull and monotonous.
Several of the daily papers say that the
"uniformed flower girls are becoming a
nuisance in some neighborhoods, and it
would not be a bad idea for the Gerry
Society agents to look after them." The
girls are accused of lack of modesty. One
paper devotes a column to the result of an
investigation made in order to ascertain
the truth of the accusations, and in which
they are denied by the president of the
Bouquet Company. He is reported to have
said: "All our girls are modest. Of course
they are insulted with indecent proposi-
tions everywhere. They say that it is the
best dressed men — those who are really
considered gentlemen and are educated
and refined— who insult them oftenest and
most persistently. The sports and gam-
blers and such men give them the least
trouble," and that notwithstanding the
fact that each girl is supplied with a
printed card bearing the inscription "If
you love your country, respect its women."
The number of girls is to be increased to
150 or 200 as soon as the business begins to
pay, which, according to the president, it
hasn't done yet. A noticeable improve-
ment has been observed in the appearance
of the itinerant Greeks since the competi-
tion of the flower girls set in. This is an
advance toward a much needed reform.
The Florists' Club meets on Monday,
July 9 ; the committee of arrangements
having In charge transportation to
Atlantic City, etc., will report, as also will
the committee on By-Laws. Edgar San-
ders, our Chicago correspondent, will read
an essay entitled "The Florist Business as
I have seen it in the past 40 years." A
large attendance is expected.
We have noticed several items in an
English horticultural journal relative to
the nomenclature of the rose Belle Sie-
brecht, in one of which it is advocated that
the name given to the rose by the origina-
tors in Ireland, viz.: " Mrs. W. J. Grant "
under which it has been exhibited in Eng-
land and awarded a medal, should be
adhered to over there and so listed in cata-
logues. Mr. H. A. Siebrecht, whose firm
has purchased the entire stock of this rose,
says, notwithstanding these facts, that it
will be disseminated in this country under
the name of Belle Siebrecht. He has found
it to be a first class rose, suited in every
particular to American culture, having
tested it for three years, and at the risk of
creating in England a synonym he wishes
to perpetuate it by a family appellation.
Alfred Dimmock, of F. Sander & Co.,
St. Albans, will sail for home, per steamer
Campania, on Saturday next, July 14.
Brooklvn.
As reported last week the Summer level
has been reached; flowers are now poor
and scarce, excepting carnatious and
sweet peas, which still continue to come in
in quantities.
An occasional steamer or funeral order
breaks the dull monotony in retail circles.
James Mallon & Sons, Fulton and
Wllloughby, had several large orders this
week in connection with the funeral of the
late ex- Alderman McGarry.
J. Y. Phillips, Fulton st., executed in
elegant style this week a large steamer
piece ; it consisted of a model of the S. S.
Normania. The body of the vessel was
composed of glazed ivy leaves ; pink, red,
and white carnations were strewn on the
deck ; the smoke stacks were made of pur-
ple sweet peas and the rigging of smilax.
From the main topmast the name of the
recipient floated. The vessel's name was
shown at the prow in gilt letters embedded
among the ivy leaves. The whole piece
measured four feet in length, and the
owner, Mr. O. Wissner, piano manufac-
turer, Brooklyn, was so pleased with its
construction that he ordered the model
sent from the steamer to his own home in
Glen Cove, rather than have it committed
to the deep.
Joe Mallon is taking a vacation, and is
passing the time on a driving tour along
both shores of Long Island.
Langjahr is also rusticating in Connec-
ticut.
Philadelphia.
IttaTket Notes.
There is nothing of special interest
to report as regards the cut flower trade;
quite a good many flowers have been used
during the week. Growers have taken the
hint at last and fewer flowers are now
coming in. The continued warm weather
is very hard on blooms, especially out of
door ones, some being fairly scorched the
first day they open.
Club Notes.
The regular meeting of the Florists'
Club was held on Tuesday evening, Edwin
Lonsdale presiding. At this meeting the
plans of the proposed new Horticultural
Hall were shown on canvas and explained
by architect Day. Should these plans be
carried out Philadelphia will possess a
magnificent hall and one that will prove of
great value to the Horticultural Society.
The Florists' Club will have large and well
equipped quarters, and a committee has
been appointed to assist the architect with
suggestions in regard to the Club's rooms.
The building will be 75x200 feet. On the
first floor front will be the library of the
society, secretary's office and the hall of
the grand stairway, 40x68 feet. Back of this
hall will be a smoking room, ladies' room
and two large cloak rooms. The second
floor will be principally taken up by the
large assembly or ball room, 68x83 feet,
containing a stage 23x40 feet. The upper
part of the stairway hall will be used for a
promenade and will be 15 feet wide and 130
feet long. The large supper room is also
on this floor front and will be suitable for
a small ball room. A private supper room
will adjoin this. This floor will be so ar-
ranged as to be thrown into one large hall
for the exhibitions of the society. The
third floor contains the entire kitchen de-
partment and tlie living rooms of the care-
taker. In the basement will be the rooms
of the Florists' Club and the mechanical
plant. The building will be entirely fire-
proof and contain four elevators.
After the above exhibition the regular
<rHEi Klorist's Exchange.
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routine business of the Club proceeded.
Wm. Smith, 60th and market sts., and Ed.
O'Neil, 2d and Bristol, were elected to
membership.
Mr. Lonsdale had been unable to prepare
his essay, a few notes on the best orchids
for commercial use, and asked to be excused
till the next meeting.
The various committees having m
charge matters pertaining to the S. A. F.
Convention, made satisfactory reports ;
everything is going along nicely, but as no
definite plans are yet fixed on 1 cannot say
what the various arrangements will be.
The Finance Committee are now collect-
ing the money, and those having prom-
ised the same will save much trouble and
time by sending their check to the sub-
committee of their district.
Amongr Growers.
Most all growers are now busy
planting and repotting stock. At Lans-
downe D. T. Connor has built two rose
houses, 16x100 feet, and has them ready to
plant.
David Anderson is now glazing his new
Jambs Verner has one of hia new
houses planted and Is now glazing the
others.
The long spell of wet weather during
the last of May and early part of June has
done great damage to carnations ; some
growers have lost half their crop, and
plants yet look sickly and are still going
off.
John Wbstcott Is now building a very
handsome brick stable ; this looks as if
the grower can yet hold up his end with
the retailer. David Rust.
Cincinnati.
Thunder storms seem to be the order in
this section, and nearly every day for the
past two weeks we have been serenaded.
On Tuesday last, 26th, high winds accom-
panied the storm, and much damage was
done to trees and crops. Quite a number
of the florists sustained small losses, some
being caught with ventilators up, others
by having sash blown off the houses. The
loss, of course, is nothing compared with a
hail storm; fortunately we have escaped so
far.
During theweek trade has gone by fits
and starts. Stock, such as It is, has been
plentiful, but sales slow. Sweet peas are
coming into the commission houses by the
thousand. Feverfew is also plentiful.
Good smilax is about the only scarce arti-
cle here. Prices range as follows : Sweet
peas, lOo. to 25c. per 100; roses, 2c. to 30.;
carnations, 50c. to $1; valley, 3c. ; feverfew,
25c. per 100 ; larkspur, 25c. a bunch ; corn
flowers, 5c. a bunch ; ivy leaves, 25o. per
100; smilax, 15e.; fancyfern, $1.25 per 1,000.
Covington, Ky., is still holding com-
mencements, and Meek, the florist, is reap-
ing a small harvest; he tells me that thirty
baskets and fifteen hand bouquets fell to
his lot.
The Conservatory of Music In this city
has been giving recitals during the week,
and, of course, our florists have had a few
baskets and bouquets for same.
The principal business doing now is in
funeral work and a few small wedding
orders.
E. WiTTERSTAETTEB, one of our leading
carnation growers, tells me he has 16,000
plants in the field, and they never looked
better. Dick also has a few seedlings that
he is cherishing, and expects them to be
prize winners. He has a house of chrysan-
themums planted that are looking well.
John Lodder & Sons, Hamilton, C,
are building two new greenhouses.
ChAS. S. BABNABT, of Columbus, Ind.,
was in the city Monday. Mr. B. has sev-
eral nice greenhouses, and does a good
business.
Our growers in the flower market find
trade rather quiet. The principal stock
they have on sale at the stands consists of
geraniums, asters, verbenas, hydrangeas,
cannas, hanging baskets, etc. Prices rule
low. The trustees are now having the
market roof painted and making a few
other necessary repairs.
The thermometer is registering 9i and 95
nearly every day.
Albert McCuUough and daughter sailed
from Loudon, June 27, on the " Majestic."
E. Gr. GiLLETT.
Orange, N. J.
John McGowan sailed for Europe on
Saturday, June 80, on the "Lucania" to
visit friends in Scotland. Mr. McGowan
was injured in a collision with an electric
car on May 29 and has been unable to at-
tend to his business since. The trip has
been taken in the hope that an entire
change would restore his health.
Boston,
market Items.
With the exception of white roses
the market is well supplied with cut flow-
ers. . The numerous June weddings de-
pleted the stock of Bride and lily of the
valley, and at no time in the past month
have they been plentiful. La France, Al-
bany, Meteor and Beauty are now received
in grand condition and quality, and a fair
trade is being done in that particular line.
Of other roses there is little to report ex-
cept that there is a great many more than
can be profitably handled. Carnations
continue almost a drug and sell at the low-
est price known for some years. Plant
trade and landscape work is considered
equal to past years.
At Mechanics' Hall, on a recent date,
three thousand bouquets were distributed
to the graduates of the Grammar Schools
of this city. After brief but eloquent re-
marks by the mayor and school supervis-
ors, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," was ren-
dered by a chorus of over 8,000 voices,
assisted by a prominent local band, after
which the scholars marched In twos across
the stage, receiving as each passed a hand-
some bunch of flowers. This large order
was distributed among the retail firms of
the city.
The case of John Duane vs. Welch Bros.,
in which the plaintiff sued for the recov-
ery of the " market price " of a consign-
ment of candytuft was decided against the
plaintiff on his own testimony. Witnesses
for the defence were not given a chance to
testify. The case was a peculiar one inas-
much as the property in question was in-
tended to fill an. order from another firm
and by error of the shipper was directed to
Welch Bros.
The florist firms of this city, both retail
and wholesale, have agreed to close their
stores at 5 p.m. daily during the Summer
moaths. A trip through the downtown
district at the above hour found, with few
exceptions, locked doors and drawn cur-
tains.
The several local theatres which remain
open during the Summer season have ex-
pended large sums in plant decorations,
vieing with each other in their effortsto
produce an arbor-like appearance with
handsome results.
Wm. Rosbnthal has lately opened ^a
retail flower store at 18 Bosworth place.
F. W.
Wm. H. Elliott, of Brighton, has taken
the Curtis place at Newton ville, which em-
braces some 50,000 feet of glass ; he has
taken down one old house and is building
two new ones, besides otherwise improv-
ing the establishment.
Toronto.
Market Notes.
The cut flower trade has been very
dull and the plant trade is in the same
state. I have never seen so much bedding
stock left on hand as there is this season,
there being but few of the boys sold out.
The general depression in business is no
doubt the cause.
Our cut fiower growers are planting
their houses, most of them with fine young
plants of roses, and if all goes well there
will be plenty of cut flowers of fine quality
again in the season.
The market is overstocked just now
with pinks, pgeonies, hardy roses and
sweet peas, hardy shrubs and perennials ;
it is almost impossible to quote prices.
About forty of the members of the Gar-
deners and Florists' Club met at the Exhi-
bition Park on the 27th ult. for a little re-
creation in which a cricket match was the
principal feature. The weather was fine
and the ground in good order. Most of the
boys enjoyed themselves and many of them
proved to be quite experts at the game.
Some of the memtiers who were not play-
ing quietly strolled through Mr. Cham-
bers' greenhouses and viewed the fine
stock of plants in them. John has some
exhibition plants that will be heard of at
the shows this Summer, and some fine
chrysanthemums just potted into_ their
flowering pots, handsome specimens.
Ferns, caladlums, tuberous begonias and
gloxinias are also looking very well, the
bedding out in the park is about done and
some of it is grand. One bed carpeted
with echeverla and alteriaanthera with
some handsome crotons and dracsenas
standing out above the small plants looks
fine. l3eds of tuberous begonias planted
in the shade appear to be doing well and
are very effective. There are some fine
beds of Crozy cannas. The trees planted
some few years ago are growing very fast
and the park generally is a credit to the
genial manager and the city.
HABRT Dale, from Brampton, was
down to take part in the cricket match ;
he reports the last season's business as
better than ever, and says he has three of
his large houses planted and growing.
The match ended about 7 P.M.; Mr.
Chambers provided all the cricketing
materials and also a very liberal supply of
a beverage called " Shandy Gaff ," which
most of the boys took very kindly to. It
was generally agreed to try the Exhibition
Park again this season. T. MANTON.
Washington.
The Market.
Up to within a week ago the store
men were kept busy with commencements
and June weddings ; now things are get-
ting down to their usual Summer level.
There was a very noticeable falling off in
the sums paid for commencement work
compared with former years, and even at
weddings there seemed a general disposi-
tion to economise so far as the flower work
was concerned. Flowers have been very
poor in quality ever since the beginning
of the hot spell. Prices are about as fol-
lows : Carnations, 25c. per dozen ; gladi-
olus, 75c. ; water lilies, white, 50c.; pink,
$1 ; sweet peas, 25c. ; La France, 50c. to
$1.50; Perle, 50c.; American Beauty, $3
and $8; Meteor, $1 and $150; Bride, $1;
Kaiserin, $1 and $2; Watteville, 50c. and $1.
The Weather.
During the last two weeks in June
the thermometer went above 90 degrees
every day ; most of the time it was near
the century mark. With scarcely any
rain during the entire month, out of door
material has suffered considerably. Those
of the florists who are not supplied with
city water have had a hard time of it with
wells and streams running dry.
Several beds in the city parks contain
quite a number of fancy-leaved caladiums
this season, and it is surprising how well
they stand strong sunshine. Those which
are doing best are the kinds which are not
too highly colored. The bulbs are started
indoors in pots about six weeks before
planting out time and carefully hardened
off ; they succeed splendidly in places
where the tuberous-rooted begonias have
refused to grow.
The cold weather in the latter part of
May killed all the plants of Victoria regia
which were put out in the city fountain
basins, none of them being artificially
heated.
Euryale ferox, a near ally of ,the large
leaved Victoria regia, is at present flower-
ing in the Botanic Garden for the first
time: the flowers are even more of a disap-
pointment than those of the Victoria ;
they are only two or three inches in diam-
eter, but the color is exquisite— a bright,
rosy purple ; the leaves are three feet
across, so far. G. W. OLIVER.
Pittsburg.
Trade News.
The past weeks' trade was a little
slow and it looks as it the dull Summer
season is close at hand, for with the school
commencements over, and very few promi-
nent weddings taking place, there is not
much to be expected, excepting funeral
work, of which a great dealwas pu t up in the
city the last few months. There is as yet
no change in the weather ; it is extremely
warm, close to 100 degrees, with no rain,
though it is badly needed. Plants are suf-
fering and it looks as if we could expect
three weeks of a dry spell after the three
rainy ones past. Stock of every kind is
plentiful and rather above the average,
considering the weather and season.
Longiflorum are abundant this year but
are not in much demand, excepting for
funeral work, when they are useful.
Golden rod has made its appearance and
looks very effective among other flowers.
Water lilies do not take as well as other
years. Roses and carnations are good,
but do not keep longenough in good shape
and lots of them are dumped daily.
General Notes.
Chas. Cetel, an employee of Peter
Lauch the florist, on the Brownsville
road, committed suicide last week by hang-
ing. He was an industrious young man
and had been married a little over a year
when his wife died, and her death seemed
to have unhinged his mind.
SCPT. Hamilton, of the Allegheny Parks,
wap the recipient of a fine lot of plants
from E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., con-
sisting of variegated flcus plants, chrys-
anthemums, the pick of last season's prize
winners, and a nice lot of French seedling
geraniums. The fine display of fancy cala-
diums is very attractive and is greatly ad-
mired by the many visitors to the con-
sei^vatory.
B. L. Elliott, of Elliott &Ulam, has
joined the rank of the Benedicts, having
been married June 28 to Miss Ella Fetzer,
at the home of the bride. After a trip of
several weeks to the principal Eastern
cities Mr. and Mrs. Elliott will be glad to
see their many friends at their home on
Filbert st.
There was no quorum at the last club
meeting, as but four or five members were
present. E. C. Reineman.
Buifalo.
The inventory and schedule in the
general assignment of William A. Adams
and Edward J. Nolan, florists, at No. 416
Main Street, were flled by Assignee Eugene
W. Harrington in the County Clerk's
office June 27. The liabilities of the con-
cern are $5,156.82, while the assets are only
$2,711.70.
West Nyack, N. Y.
Kretsohmar Bros., late of Flatbush,
who have here 18 acres of land, will build
this Fall five greenhouses, each 12x100 feet,
for the growing of violets, just to keep
their hand in.
West Hoboken, N. J.
The members of the North Hudson
Florists' Club are making preparations
for a chrysanthemum show this Fall in
Ruth's Hall, Union Hill, Wednesday and
Thursday, November 7 and 8.
Red Bank, N. J.
The wife of Chas. Kline, florist, was run
over and killed by a train on the New
York & Long Branch Railroad on July 4,
near Mlddletown station.
" Medford, Mass.
J. H. Andrews is reported to have made
an assignment; debts $1,112, cash assets
$164. He has made a compromise offer of
20 per cent.
Obituary.
Albany, N. Y.— Edward E. Farrell, who
has been in the service of Byres &Goldring
for several years, died on June 29. He
leaves a wife" and baby girl.
NEW YORK CITY.
By every mail I receive evidence of your
paper being tiie BEST MEDIUM to reach
ttie trade to whicli it is devoted. You may
count on my advertisement every season
if it continues to do only ONE-TENTH (Of
the good it is now doing.
H. A. Stoothoff.
Alphabetical Indes to Advertisements
in this issue.
Alternanliierns— Page 605, col. 4.
Aauatics— Page 605. CO]. 3, i.
AHparaeu
Pi
MttEnz
3, 3; p. B]
1 Mate
617, col. 1, 2, a. i.
• ■• n<l Roo
:ol. 1; p. 6 .
Page 609, col. 4.
on— Page 605, CO
---- . ,.618. col. 2.
Celery— Page 605, col. 2, 3. 4.
Ckryaantheiiium-Page 609, col. 3, 4; p. 612, .
2, 3, 4.
Coleu8-Page 609, col. 3| p. 618. col. 1, t.
19, col. 3;
Tree's n.ii<l I'lnnte. -Page 605, col.
col. 3.
-Page 604. col. 1. 2; p. 613, col. 3, 4.
etlei-B- Page 613, col. 3. 4.
■liiDplles- Page 604, col. 1,2, 4: p. I
. 60r, col. 3.
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-Page 613,
—Page 6W
614, col. 1, 2, 3, 4: p. 615, col. 1[ p. Gift,
nd Vases, Urns, Etc.— Page
617, col. 1, 2, 3,4
nin
Gla
col. 3; p. 617, col. 4.
greenhouses, etc., (for sale or to lease) Pag<
607, col. 4.
Hnil Insurance- Page618. col. 2.
Hardy Plants, Shrubs* Climbers, etc.— I'agi
" col. 4. '
ting Apparatus— Page 617. col. 1, 2,
609, col. 4.
ting A.
col. 1. 2.
J; p.
lllustra
-Page 613. col. 2.
Lecnl No
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;llaneous Stock— Page I
■y Stock— Page 605,
i, col. 4; p. OlS,
4; p. 618, cot. 4.
col. 1,
Nurse
Orchid
Hnnsy-
Pliotoflrrnph
Poinsettf
Refrigei"
Rose- Title page: p. wh, coj. i, --, .
p. 60a. ool. 3; p. 612, col. 1. 2, 3, 4; P- 615. col. 4.
Rustic Work— Page 613. col. 2. 4.
Seeds— Title oaae; p. 604, col. 1, 2, 3,4; p.
4; p. 61S. col.3. 1.
Smilax— Page 612, col. 3. 4: p. 615. col. 4.
TooIm, Implements,
613, col. 3.
Vegetable nnd Small Fi
etc. -Page 604. col. 1, 2; p.
col. 3: p. 618, col. 4.
Venrllntlnff Apoar
" " as— Page 609, (
—Page 612, cc
-Page 607, col. 4.
-Page 612, col. l,2i p.
lit Plants. See*!...
605, col. 5, 3, 4l p. 009.
-Page 617, ool.l, 2, 3, 4.
612
The^ Klorist'S Exchanged,
■ 400 Men
uta, 3 i
ROSES per 100
stronti, $5,00 per 100. Cash witli order.
J. A. UE MAR, Mnuiieer,
537 Washington Street, Boston
Brighton District.
NICE STOCK FROm lH INCH POTS.
Per 1000 Per 100
Climbing PERLE . . $3.50
BON SILENE .... 3.00
JHRS. D£ GRiVW. . 3.00
PERL.E $25.00 2.80
SUNSET 25.00 2.80
BRIDE 20.00 2.25
MERMET 20.00 2.25
GONTIER 20.00 2.25
MME. CUSIN .... 22.50 2.50
SOUV. D'ONAMI . 22.50 2.S0
])Id.RECHAL NIEL. 25.00 2.80
White LA FRANCE 22.50 2.50
ALBANY 24.00 2.75
WATTEVILLE . . . 22.50 2.50
SOUPERT 20.00 2.25
FISHER HOLHIES . 3.00
and all standard varieties in
HYBRIDS, TEAS, HYBRID TEAS,
CLimBERS, POIYANTHAS, &c.
Strictly our own selection, §20.00 a 1000;
$2.25 per 100. Same from 4 inch pots,
$6.00 per 100. Send in your lists for
prices. Terms Cash with order.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
1000 PERLE, from 3 inch pots,
$5,00 per 100. 1000 NIPHETOS,
from 3 inch pots, $5 00 per 100.
Cash with order
A. J. VREELAND, ^°%cT.r,' c^/tt: ^r"-
SURPLUS STOCK
WINTER BLOOMING ROSES.
Such as Bride, Mermet, Perle, Meteor,
La France, Safraiio, Isabella Sprunt,
Bon Sileue, YVbite La France, American
Perfection, from 2 inch pots, strong,
$3.00 and $5.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, $5.00 and $10.00
per 100.
ROSES, general collection, ourselection,
$2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000 ; or
send your lists in and we will quote
lowest prices.
CHRYSAHTHEMUMS, young plants for
planting out now ; 50 Prize-winners,
$4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
CARNATIONS, a few thousand, $3.00
per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.
Trade catalogue free. Address
NAHZ & HEUNER, Louisville, Ky.
SEIDES. BEIDESMAICS. PZBLES, Li TD #"* CS "F <31 E03TES. COSIHS, UETEOES, MEEMKTS,
From 2, S and i inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W. STEMNILER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. (or CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO.. England, inventors of Vuloanlzed India
Rubber. Extra strong Greenhouse Hose to withstand high pressure, 3 inch,
S ply, 15 cents per foot in 60 feet lengths. Mention paper
AMERICAN BEAUTY"
A.VICTORIA,
TESTOUT.
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset, Cusin, La France.
I and i Inch pots. Prime stocic, paclied light and shipped at special florists rates. Write for prices
ineludiny delivery to your express office.
A. S. MACBEAN, - LAKEWOOD, h EW JERSEY.
In 2M, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
Strong plants, from 2J^ In.
pots, J2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
SMiLAX,
pots. tZ.OO per 100; *18.(
VIOLETS', Marie Louise,
$6.00 per 1000.
CARNATIONS AL.I, SOLD.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Are. and 58tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA,
D, Jessica, Ii. Can-
40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
READY FOB IMMEDIATE PLANTING,
Fully equal to tliose sent out tlie last two years, and perfectly liealthy in every respect*
Only selected groivth from flowerings slioots used for propagating^.
CEN. JACQUEMINOT, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
ULRICH BRUNNER, BRIDESMAID, SOUV. DE WOOTTON,
LA FRANCE,
3 incli pots, S9.00 per 100 ; 4 inch pots, Sla.OO per 100.
PERLE, SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERMET, MME. HOSTE,
SAFRANO, NIPHETOS, BRIDE,
3 inch pots, »7.00 per 100; i inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
jr. Xj. I>IT iT iOJNT, ^looz3ast3Xxx*s, Fa..
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
r
WINTER FLOWERING ROSES
rafters and purlins i
uring 1
■ light roofs and
(rythingt
and secured, and
nhouaes devoted
rong young neaitny . . _
conceded to be model houses in every way. Visitors are always welcome.
AIWLEKICAN BJEAUTV.-The largest
" " terns from the uast ._ ^---
I. In foliat'i
i durability. The water is warmed
i-pump that supplies the houses with water liquid
3 highest development of our stuck, and at the least expense h;
of ground and devoted .
conceded by all who have examined them to be without question the lineat range of
_ _ are in the United States, and we believe, in consequence, we have exceptional facilities
supplying strong young healthy rose stock attheluwestpo^sibleprice^, "■----'
a worth examination.
^„^v!B, throwing' up very strong stems from
flower, which is of the largest size. (Jolor, deei
Hybrid Perpetual '"^ ' ' "^'
to flower ii
bloom, places
r blooming r
It requiresskill and favorable conditions \
approaches it for beauty
Chrys!
rproflt. 2Miachpots,Sl«.OOper 100; $90.00 per 1000,
IVIME. CAROLINE TESTO UT.— This rose has attracted more attention than any
lae sent out since the AmencaQ Beauty. It was the winner ab tlie Madison Square Garden
nthenium Show uf the Lanier Silver Cup for the best new seedling of European origin
not "exhibited previous to lS9;i, and it was constantly surrounded by an admiring group through-
out the show. It is a Hybrid Tea, with a decided though delicate tea fragrance. It is a very
vigorous grower, throwiug up heavy bottom shoots in profusion, and is also a remarKably free
bloomer for so large and flue a rose, producing scarcely any blind wood. In form it is very similar
to La France, and in size much larger. In color it is simply unequalled among pink roses, being
vhibit Qf a wonderfully clear brilliant pink, of one solid tone, without shading of any kind. It needs no
1 BoseB sDGcial treatment, and for a high-class rose of easy culture, it is certaiuiy unequalled. Large
^ 1 ^_^ - _._.,.
j demand, and belive that Mme. Te
Hybrid Tea the Frt " "
I that respect, :
,eeu one with so many good qualities £
D if we do not find, within a few years, that there are
Mr. Roht. Craig says:
e thing. The color
. ^„ ..I destined to win a high place and prove very profitable to the gro . _ . __
I hrysanthemum Show. Fall. 1893. Price, 234 inch pots, $S. 00 per lOOi $75.00 per 1000.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.— A new rose of German origin that is attracting a great deal of attention and
[ amises to be of great value. In color it is midway between Bride and Mme. Hoste, a delicate cream white. The buds are both
rger and longer stemmed than those of Bride. The habit of the plant is singularly strong, vigorous and healthy ; the flower is
liciously fragrant. Winner of the Silver Cup off'ered by the F, R. Piersou Company , at the Madison Square Garden Chvysanthi
>8t promising forcing j
" This is the best
many varieties of
I very much mistaken
for every hundred La
tout is iti creat ouint
four days, and a
isiasticin Its prj _ _ _ .
First premium awarded us for this viiriety N T
, „ „ „ _. before exhibited at a New York show. First premium. New York Chrysanthemum show, Fall, 1893, awarded
variety. Price. 2M inch pots. $8.00 per 100; $75,00 per 1000.
BRIDESMAID.— (Originated by Frank L. Moore.) This is the rose we have all been waiting for— o Mermet luTiosc colorlis cojisfoTit through all
Mermet has always been acknowledged as more nearly approaching perfection than any other pink rose, its one fault being its
wide-awake
their wisdoi ,
winter it has brought flfty per (
) bring a correspondingly uniform good price, and hence makes It much e
hL;
: during the
P Silver Tap awarded ur lor ]lIeti?or Uosch, pxlilbl-
0 ted at ftladlRon Square Garden, lb92, for btst become
\ 26 Red llobcs of anj varictj h..ver Cup at the Madisi
W blooms. We are recoguized as haviug
0 for our exhibit of Meteor at the New York Chrysanthemum Show, and also a Bi'oii
5 nch pots, $6.00 per 100; $53.00 per 1000.
SOUVENIR DE WOOTTON.— ,A very valuable scarlet-crlmsom,
tend to discard Mermet and plant Bridesmaid in i
.... ,. . .. 101 .
fully a
hen he says :
1 days at til e Madi
'ill prove
Th(
1 this point.
t will supersede the Mermet
I Intend to give it all the room I can possibly'spare. I think growers will go strong for it
METEOR.— The finest crimson rose for winter blooming; very double and very dark velvety
', but when well grown is not excelled ; a superb variety. We grow this rose very largely, and
Garden Chrysanthemum Show, lor the best twenty-flve blooms, also both first and second prizes for the best twelve
' " " ■ ' ' ' .- - ^ .. . ... - r,„ igain received Fir
r exhibit of this ■i
a and color ; an easy variety to flower and has a delicious fragrance. Throws good stems, but
_ ueh like Jacqueminot In i ... , „ ^ .. „ _ „ ,
frequently in clusters, in which case by disbudding, the size of the flower is largely increased. The best crimson Winter-flowering rose at the present time *' for eeneral use " all things considered.
2M inch pots, $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000.
MIME. CUSIN, PERLE, MERMET, NIPHETOS and BRIDE, 115.00 per 100; 345.00 per 1000.
Mention Paper. 1'X^-^^)E XjISTS Ol^ ■A-IE'^X-iIC -A-TIOHiT.
F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.
T/HEi Florist's Exchange.
613
Food Requirements of the Chrysanthe-
mum.
Duringthe past six years Dr. A. B. Grit-
flths, F.R.S. (Edin.), has made complete
analyses of a number of garden flowers,
and I have now been favored by him with
an analysis of the chrysanthemum, which
he has conducted duringthe past season.
The analysis is on the entire plant in a
state of maturity, and was obtained from
a mixture of several plants, all in the same
condition of growth.
Compositin7i of th^ Chrysanthemum in Parts per
100 of 018 Ash.
Per cent.
Potash 16.23 "
Soda 10.89
Lime 26.28
Magnesia 10.3a
Phosphoric Acid. 19.62
The fresh plants contained of albumi-
noid nitrogen, 2.92 per cent.
The data thus given are remarkable in
several particulars, and show that if
healthy, vigorous and richly blooming
plants are to be obtained, the plant food
supplies must be of a complete nature,
and in an easily assimilable form for sus-
tenance and nourishment.
In the first place the large quantity of
albuminoid nitrogen shows pretty clearly
that unless nitrogenous food is supplied,
the plants will starve. Many persons do
not appear to realize how plants languish
in such a small quantity of soil as is possi-
ble to be got into an ordinary garden pot ;
how the plants sicken and fall victims to
fungi, etc, , for want of nourishment.
The ash constituents show the absolute
necessity for a very full and complete sujt
ply of mineral ingredients, and the drain
there is upon the soil for the five elemeuts
placed first on the list. Potash and phos-
phoric acid are not in such a large propor-
tion as in some other garden flowers ana-
lyzed bjr Dr. Griffiths, but Soda, lime, and
magnesia are greatly in excess.
In regard to the food supply of the
chrysanthemum, guano should prove a
useful manure, to which bone meal might
be added, applying about ^oz. to each 511).
of soil. The following mauurial mixtures
may be recommended :
Nitrate of potash (saltpetre) 1 pnv(.
Phosphate soda 2 part s.
Sulphate iron 0J4 part.
Magnesia (Epsom suits) 2 parts.
Superphosphate of lime 3 parts.
Or this—
Kainit 3 parts.
Sulphate iron .0^ part .
Superphosphate 3 parts.
Nitrate soda 1 part.
Apply ioz. of the mixture to each i lb.
of soil, well incorporated before pottiug.
The plants may be watered every three
weeks with the above mixtures, putting
Jox. of the manure to each gallon of
water. This may be given up to the period
of flowering. Sulphate of iron imparts a
dark green color to the leaves, and tends
to keep the plants free from disease. —
Gardeners' Chronicle.
A Hint From a California Carnation
GroTwer.
C. H. Joosten, New YorTc:
The Fostite we got of you entirely <Jc-
siroyed the rust on a bed of carnations we
had. It was very satisfactory indeed. ~
Menlo Paek Nuksekies.
Menlo Park, Cal. — Adv.
TheStar Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By using one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
ExcHANGB, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., N.Y.
R. "W. K. Harris, 55th and Spriagfleld
Avenue, Philadelphia, writes tlie Rose Manu-
facturing- Co., under April 30, 1894 :
. " A few years ago I was one of a committee to test
Insecticide by the Society of AmeriCfn Florists. We
tested some Sulplto Tobacco Soop, which I
suppose was yours (so it was), anci we thought the
Tobacco Soap about the hesc of the many we tried,
but we tJiought the price too high for practical use."
Mr. Harris has since found out, that, after
all tlie price of Sulplio Tobacco Soap is Not too
Higli. He is our customer aud buys by the
Cwt.
Write for pamphlet and prices.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Falls, N.Y.
(2 oz. samples free upon receipt of i cents postage.)
WHEN WRITING MGNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4). con-
taining over 1000 Orna-
mental Cuts for Florists' use,
such as envelopes, letter
heads, bill-heads, cards,
advei'3., floral designs, etc.,
at from 30c. and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 25 cts.
(deducted from $1.00 order.)
A. B1,A]VC,
Engraver for Florists,
PHILftDELPHIA, - PA.
IeRRMM'S SEEO STORE.
413 East 34th Street, I
Near Long Maud Ferry. NEW YORK. •
Special Xow Prices on 3
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8 incli l)owl $6.00 per doz, 1
9 " " 7.60 " 1
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• •
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Z 22 " •' 80 " 3
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S We also quote lowest prices for Bulbs. 3
• Price list free on application. I
An Art that neither
Mends Nature,
Nor Changes it,
l9 Shown in the Photographer's ivork in
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
Little drops of printers' ink,
A little type displayed,
Make our merchant princes
And all tbeir big- parade.
Little birs of stiDgioess,
Discarding: printers' ink.
Bursts ihe man of business
Aud sees tais credit sink,
—Allentown, Pa.^ Leader. '
1 a practical method, that
changes the old order of things in ninning the
_ retail, business.
Are you posted on the scope and
practical features belonging with it?
;9®"Catalogue FKEE.
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BUFFALO, N. Y.
"HEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH ANGE
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When operating, perfectly loose.
When on duty, tight as a vise.
What was man's worl<
Is now child's play.
They economise your STRAP,
■^your TIME, your patience.
It's entertainment to use them,
and in the long run they pay.
Ask 'your commission man for
them. A rose grower's invention.
TVorkeasy Buckle Co., Chatham, N, J.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
ManufactarerB of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
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Sizes 1}4 and 2 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our Ke-w Script Inciter, $4.00 per xoo.
This box, 18x30x13, made I:
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C. A. KCEHN 1122 Pine St., St. lonis. Mo.
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Address N. F. MCCARTHY, Treasurer and Manaser, I Music Hall Place.
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J. K. AI.L,£X,
Wholasal« Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
I ©6 W. a^th gt., Wew Y©rk.
Orders bj mall or telegrapli promptl7 att«nil«d
to. I'elephona O&U, 1006 lltli Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W.
BAYLIS, 1
Wholesale
Florist,
17 W. SStli St.,
NEW XOBK.
Established 1887. |||
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
12 West 27tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NE.\V YORK.
TELEPHONE CALL, 932 18th ST.
I BURNS & RAYNOR, |
j Wholesale Florists |
I 49 "WEST 28tli STREET, |
i NEW YORK. i
M We lead in American Beauty, %
% Meteor and Bridesmaid. w
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale ■ Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St,, New Tork.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gommission Florist, |
113 W. 30th St., New York.
'HelephoneCall. UOTSStb St.
_il UndB ot BOBes, Violets and Camatloni a
{7 speoialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 34tll St., NEW YORK.
BD'WARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., Hew York.
The Bride) MeTmet and American
Beanty, 8pecialtteH>
FRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOtESAXE DEAIiEIt IN
CUT ^ FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olesale f'lorist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^"^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
Myspeei^auy ^^^ CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
BosBB — American Beauty. . . .
Bennett, Ousin
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid...
Jacqueminot
K. A.Victoria
l.a France
iMme. C. Testout...
Meteor
Papa Oontler
Perle, Niptaetos, Hoate
Souv. de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Watteyilie
ADIA^TtJMB
ASPABAaTJB
bouyabbia
OaXiLAB
Oabnationb— Fancy sorts.
Common sorts..
DAIBIBB
Gladiolus
Hgliotbopk
Hollyhocks
liZLniU TT.RTtTHTT
IJLY OF THE Valley
MiaNONBTTB
PEONIES-
PANdlSB
SUILAX
SPIBfflA...
Stooeb
SWEET Peas
TUBEBOBES
New Tobk Boston
July 5, 1894. July i, 1894.
2.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 3.(
.60 to l.(
25.00 to 35. (
».00 to
1.1)0 to
.26 to
.26 to
.60 to
.60 to
2.00 to
1.60 to
.50 to
.... to
.... to
8.00 to 10.00
. . to ...
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July 3, 1894. June 26, 1894.
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1.00 lo 2. 00
1.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 3.O0
.76 lo 1.00
.... to 60.00
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30 to .60
4.00 to 6.00
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July 2, 1894
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to 2.00
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market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
TOS OTMBIt COMjalSSIOlT VX:A.I,JEMS SX:I! N:EX1 BA.QM.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS* SUPPI.IBS.
Orders hj mail, telephone, axpreii or M«-
graph promptly filled.
V Park Street, near State Hoii§e,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass. |
OORBREY & McKELLAR,
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAeO, ILL.
Ge^. a. Sutherland,
Successor to WM. J. STEWART,
CUT FLOWERS and FWIS'SUmiSS I
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESAI/E FLORISTS,
2 B«aoon 8i>, Boston, Ma««a
■WH MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHIPPINO
oholce Roses and other Flowers, oarefally
gaoked, to all points In Western and Ulddle
tatee. RetDrn Teleffram Is sent Imme-
diately when Itls ImpoasTble to fill yonr order.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Gut • Flowers,
Cut • Flout r ' Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS.,
mmm \mm
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 187S..
JK7U5ES P\JRDV,
^ Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
,. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
3H ^Veet SOth Street, New Torb.
PRICE LIST-SENT ON APPLICATION.
FbAHI£ H. TBAEMOLr.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
'Wbolesale Florists,
PRESENT headquarters:
91S BB0AITA7 ud CVT FLOWHB EZCBAHBE,
NEW YORK.
JS^ Grnisignments Solicited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
! 53 WEST 30th ST.,
I NEW YORK.
W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND IXOBIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIBE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommlsBlon Dealers in
Cut Fl«wars& Florists' Supplies.
109 North 12th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFPINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
THK F^TvORIST'S Exchanoe.
615
^
Flower ■ Commission • Dealers.
WfTplTESAXE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS«
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HANDi
I MUSIC HALL PUCE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOXnOULIDBAL AUOHOHIISS.
jdaiEhs iM
n.ORISTtt'
SUPPLIES.
IXORISTS'
VASES.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRBD. EHRBY,
U/|polesal? (;ut plouf^r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
CoTreBifOlideiice InTlted.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist |
1131 Gir^rd Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HGAspmns m zmmii
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
DAK'L, B. L,ONG,
COMMISSIOH FLORIST,
496 Wsshlngton St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOECINS BULBS, FIOEISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FtOBISTS" PHOTOGBAPHS.
LiBts, TermB, &c., on applic&iion.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE, |
468 Mllwauka* Strast,
ihii.'waitkee;, "wis.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS I
A^ FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a specialty.
Bloomsbnrsr, Pa*
oBowiB or OHoioa
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
0.0J>. TelphonecoDDectioQ. Send for prices.
Outing of the Flatbush Florists' Bowl-
ing Club.
On July 4 the F. F. Bowling Club went
to West Nyack, New York, upon Invita-
tion extended by the Kretscbmar Bros.,
members of the Club, formerly of Flat-
bush, but now located at West Nyack,
where they have purchased a splendid
farm of 18 acres and a fine homestead. It
is beautifully located in a rolling country,
with high wooded hills to the north and
east, and the site of the farm gives a com-
manding view in all directions. The visit-
ing party was composed of the following
members of the Club : Cbas. Zeller, Gus.
Bergmann, J. Sweetzer, " Judge " Patrick
Reilly, C. Koch, David Y. Mellis, Patrick
O'Mara, Paul Dailledouze, Henry Daille-
douze, Geo. HeidmuUer and J.V. Phillips.
Much amusement was created among the
Sarty when buying the tickets by P.
'Mara asking for a ticket to "Kretsch-
mar's Farm," and when the agent
promptly gave him one for West Nyack
it was broadly hinted that the Messrs.
Kretsohmar, with prudent foresight, had
posted the agent to take good care of a
party of florists who would wander away^
from home on the 4th of July. Those two
big boys, Henry Dailledouze and O'Mara,
procured a liberal supply of cannon crack-
ers, and saluted the stations along the
route, while HeidmuUer added to the ex-
citement by purchasing a box of caramels
under the impression they were torpedoes
and would go off ; they went where they
would do the most good.
Arrived at the station the party was
greeted enthusiastically by Mr. Herrmann
Kretscbmar and all hands adjourned to a
life saving station near the depot where the
fainting were revived and the strong
strengthened. One section of the party
began " backing the tiger " in the shape ofi
a nickel-in-the-slot machine, Eeilly, Mellisi
and O'Mara emptying the machine. The.
machine had its inning later and "Dave"
met his Waterloo. On the way home he
meditated whether it would pay to go
back the next day to have another tussle
with it. But, he never went back.
The main party were driven to the farm
by Mr. Kretscbmar. The burning ques-
tion on the ride up was whether a fat or a
lean man was the better fitted by nature
tor riding over a rough country road in a
wagon without sprinETS. Mellis and Phil-
lips occupied the same seat and discussed
the question from their points of view
which were as many sided as woman suf-
frage. Mellis had rather the better of the
argument but was handicapped by trying
to dodge a keg of fire extinguisher which
kept constantly gravitating towards him,
and wliichhe as frequently repulsed. When
the farm was reached a cordial welcome
was extended by Mrs. Kretscbmar and
" Uncle" Julius, and soon the entire party
was seated at a table under the trees at-
tacking with vigor a bounteous supply of
good things. With the segars and coffee
the fun began and it is safe to say that
West Nyack never before heard so much
merry jest and spontaneous laughter.
When the fun was at its height a thunder
shower came on and then it was help your
neighbor. Every one took hold and soon
the dishes and belongings were safely in-
side. O'Mara especially distinguished
himself by running back after the cooler
containing a bottle of cough mixture and
bringing it safely back. Assembled on
the piazza Mr. Julius Kretscbmar pro-
duced a MS. containing an account of his
trip to Switzerland with Bergmann and
Forsterman last Summer. By request
Mr. O'Mara read it aloud and interpolated
some local hits which found a responsive
audience. The MS. abounded in grand de-
scriptions and elevating thoughts and
created a marked impression.
The rain having passed, the party went
on a tour of inspection over the farm.
Rutabagas, corn, potatoes, etc., etc.,- all
looking in good conditionwere passed, but
the interest centered in a couple of frames
of violets, tbe first of the fiorist stock to
fill the houses which will eventually be
erected.
On the return to the homestead a ball
and bat were produced, and soon the party
were engaged in the intricacies of **one old
cat." For four long hours they struggled
with it, batting, running, catching, pitch-
ing, tumbling in wild abandon. Father
Zeller looked on and smiled serenely.
''These boys, these boys," he said. Some
of '* these boys " were in the fifth age, and
silver showing through the brown, but
they were all boys once more. It was a
cure for "that tired feeling" to see Mellis
throw his whole soul and avordupois at
the ball, and HeidmuUer— well ! if his per-
formance was up^ to his ambition he could
secure a professional engagement. Phil-
lips was the king-pin of the ball players,
and threw grapevine twists with consum-
mate ease. The ball and bat having been
put away, the party sat down to a dainty
supper and did themselves proud. Heid-
muUer warbled one verse of his favorite
song, "I'll Pass it Over to Keilly," but be-
ing unsupported in the chorus part sub-
sided and could not be coaxed to begin
again. The last train being nearly due,
the party bid hasty farewells and left the
scene of the most enjoyable day they ever
had. The Messrs. Kretscbmar escorted
the party to the depot, the last good-byes
were said, and home they started, a happy
if tired lot.
Women Gardeners.
There is in London a firm of women
which Is engaged in a unique and delight-
ful biisiness. It is a gardening associa-
tion, and it has as its backers some of the
most influential women in London, who
give it a semi-philanthropic patronage.
Among those are the Countess of Malmes-
bury.Lady Hamilton and Lady Lumnlock.
The Gardening Association contracts to
take care of conservatories, window boxes,
gardens and balconies by the year, season
or month. The employes of the associa-
tion are women, with the exception of a
solitary man, whose humble task it is to
dig, convey soil and lay gravel. All the
other branches of work, the setting out of
plants, the arrangement of gardens and
the care of them are intrusted to women.
The society, besides taking care of the
people's conservatories, has its own green-
houses. Here it receives invalid plants
and restores them to health, or "boards"
the plants of people who are leaving town.
All the ordinary branches of floral work
are conducted at this place. Cut flowers
and plants are sold, orders taken for the
decoration of house or halls, and estimates
for all sorts of work are supplied. — Ex-
QUESXION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. AKSWEHS SOMCITEn FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Violets.
Would be glad to learn the comparative
value of the fragrant single violets— in size,
length of stem, quantity of bloom, time of
flowering — as compared with M. Louise.
What about the double blue sorts, espe-
cially Lady H. Campbell and Garrett ?
Is Neapolitan valuable for Winter flow-
ering ?
Is Wellesiana the best single blue ?
A few suggestions about the so-called
disease would be in time.
Will any one who knows above particu-
lars please oblige ?
This is written to find the best for plant-
ing this Fall. A SUBSCRIBER.
Germination of Asparagus p. n. Seed,
Can any one giveinstructions'forgermin"
ation of seed of Asparagus plumosus
nanus ? I have tried several times but
cannot get a single seed to grow. F. B.
California.
In regard to germination of asparagus
seed, there should be no trouble if they are
planted one-half inch deep in light, sandy
soil and handled as any ordinary seed. A
little bottom heat is good. If the seed is
old the life may be dried out of it. I like
fresh seed best ; that is, plant tbe seed
soon after it is gathered.
Boston. W. H. Elliott.
CUT SMILAX, 5 to 7 feet, 10 cents.
BECONIA METALLICA, 4 inch, per
lliO. $i.OO. Satisfaction guaranteed.
A. G. THIEL, Waynesboro, Pa.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CON6ULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^"Estimates f urn tshed on application for lanfl
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchangb,
170 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
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t Wholesale Florists,*
* RICHMOND, INDIANA. *
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THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman is the Florists' Exchange.
♦ POND ULY FLOWERS ♦
^ all Stimmer. ^
r Pink, Yellow, White, ready hoir. #
JBlue, in August. S
^ GEORGE Mullen, 7 Park St. Boston. W
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Strong- plants from Fall sown seed.
These are plants that will give satis-
faction, being far superior to Spring-
grown plants.
$2.60 per 100 ; SSO.OO per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, IBIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, S3S per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. loose', Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WRITIHO MEWTiOW THE n.ORI8T'S EXCHANQg
Smilax.
Fine. plants from 2K inch pots, in any quantity!.
$l.50 per lOO; $12.00 par lOOO.
Also large pnco Planic ready for pliint-
stockot nUoB nalllO) ingout. Address
GERMOND & COSGROVE,
Rockland Co.
Sparkill, N. Y.
100,000 Fine Strong Smilax Plants.
Out of 2 in. pots, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1000.
10,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
Out of 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000.
25,000 Transplanted Smilax Plants
Out of boxes, $5.00 per 1000 ; 60 cts. per lO.
Safisfactioit Guaranieed. Terms Strictly Cash
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Smilax..
The first lot all sold. Next lot will
be ready July 1. Will have 100,000
ready then, at 76 cts. per lOO, or $6 00
per 1000. Theseplantsarea bargain,
will send sample for ten cents.
Pansies..
Don't forget that Herr's Pansies are
going to be worthj^ the reputation
they have. They "will be for sale on
and after Aug. 15, at $5.00 per 1000.
CASH WITH ORDER.
ALBEKT M. HERR,
li. B. 496. K^ancaster, Pa.
TOBACCO DUST
If you want an article that will extermin-
ate the FESTS on Chrysanthemums, etc.^
etc., order at once my SFECIAX. It will do
H.A, STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York,
616
The Kt^orisx's Exchange.
Entries for Convention Exhibition.
Up to date of writing (June 28) the en-
tries for the Convention Exhibition aggre-
gate about 80 per cent, of the available
space. There are quite a few prospective
exhibitors who will possibly have their
applications in by the time this appears in
print, and there will consequently be very
little space left. Those who have not yet
sent in their applications should therefore
lose no time in doing so.
The exhibits are varied in character and
promise to make a most attractive display.
Among the more prominent entries
already filed may be mentioned the fol-
lowing:
Pitcher & Manda, plants and bulbs ;
Henry A. Dreer, plants, bulbs, etc.; J. E.
Jeffords & Co., fancy pottery; Whilldin
Pottery Co., flower pots ; Daniel B. Long,
photographs ; Powell Fertilizer and
Chemical Co., insecticides ; W. A. Manda,
S'.ants, etc.; Robert Craig, plants; Chas.
. Ball, plants; Edwin A. Seidewitz,
plants; Ellwanger & Barry, cut roses,
phlox, etc.; J. H. McParland & Co., cata-
logues ; Pittsburg Mfg. Co., flower pots;
A. Blanc & Co., cacti and fancy pottery ;
H. Bayersdorfer & Co., florists' suoplies ;
A. Q. Wolf & Bro., ventilator and soil
sifter ; Z. Deforest Ely & Co., bulbs and
repay any one. In fact no one can afford
to miss making a thorough examination
of everything on exhibition. It may mean
many dollars saved in the future to have
the information about these various mat-
ters stowed away for use when wanted,
and if anything among the exhibit strikes
you as something you want, don't forget
that the exhibitors require some encourage-
ment for the time, trouble and expense of
showing these things lor your good. They
naturally want to do business with yon,
and it will be doubly gratifying if you
should see your way clear to give them an
order on the spot. Many of the exhibitors
will have spent weeks to make an up-to-
date attractive display, and it will be very
disappointing to them. if no good business
comes from it. This exhibition is got up
by the S. A. P. for the good of all con-
cerned—buyers as well as sellers — and it is
to be hoped all will be well pleased with
the results. One thing seems certain— that
the attendance will be better than ever be-
fore, not only because of the nearness of
the exhibition hall to the meetings of the
Society, but also because this convention
will have more florists attending it.
Atlantic City in August, with its refresh-
ing sea breezes, sea bathing, and General
Gaiety (two big G's here, Mr. Printer) will
draw the crowd from the four corners as
nothing else could have done. And the
bigger the crowd the bigger the business.
Eor my last paragraph special emphasis.
V
p;
Diagramof S. A. F. Exliibition
and Meeling- Halls.
florists' supplies; Prank L. Moore, ship-
ping trays ; Hose Connection Co., Kinney
pump; Hitchings& Co., boilers and gen-
eral exhibit ; Ben. Chase, Jr., pot labels
and plant stakes; B. Hippard, ventilator;
A. Hermann, florists' supplies ; James
Wetherspoon, watering pots and fumiga-
tors; Rose Mfg. Co., sulpho-tobacco soap •
Henry P. Michell, bulbs and sundries;
Parmenter Mfg. Co., flower pots ; Ed w.
S. Schmidt, water lily blooms.
The exhibition will be held in the Morris
Guards Armory, on New York ave., a very
convenient location, being next door to
the Odd Fellows' Hall, where the meetings
of the Society are to be held. The armory
is well lighted and convenient in every
way. Down the center of the hall it is
proposed to run a large table, eight feet
wide, to be used mainly for plants. On
each side of this, a table four feet wide,
running the entire length for bulbs and
miscellaneous. Alongside the walls on
each side of the hall, a table four feet
wide, running the entire length for flor-
ists' supplies and other exhibits of a simi-
lar character. On the stage and in front
of the stage, boilers and such exhibits may
be appropriately and effectively displayed,
while at the entrance end it is proposed to
leave the floor and wall space to the right
and left of entrance clear of benches for
the exhibits of ventilators stakes, labels,
and other sundries not requiring tables
for their proper display.
The exhibitors are making strong efforts
to have this exhibition instructive and in-
teresting to every one in the trade. All
the latest novelties in plants and bulbs,
baskets and other supplies, ventilators,
boilers, flower pots, etc., will be shown,
and a walk through the exhibits will well
3A (7. O IJ. N Vl± Y
and on this point : Let nobody forget that
it is business before pleasure. Don't go on
the board walk and fool around first, last
and all the time. The convention is not
held primarily for the purpose of letting
the members enjoy themselves. The main
object is the advancement of the business.
We must have progression. If we stand
still first thing we'll be going backwards.
And while the essays, discussions and
general business of the Society are very
Important, yet it must not be forgotten
that the exhibition will teach a practical
lesson in progress- an illustrated pano-
rama of progress we might say, teaching
Its lesson in the easiest, simplest and most
effective way possible, and no one should
miss it on any account. There will be
plenty of time for enjoyment after the
business end has been properly attended to.
Entry blanks may be obtained of the
undersigned. Address 1,035 Arch st
Philadelphia. Those Intending to exhibit
should lose no time in putting in their ap-
plications. G. C. Watsok,
_, ., ^ , , . „ Supt. of Exhibition.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Batavia, N. Y.— Rudolph Grob has sold
out his establishment and, with his family
will shortly return to Switzerland. '
Lancaster, Pa.— A. D. Rohrer has re-
tired m favor of a new firm, Landis & Co
which is composed of Mr. Rohrer's nep-
hew, A. K. Rohrer and Leaman Landis,
both of whom have had several years' ex-
perience in the business.
Riverton, N. J.
A special feature here of the celebration
of the glorious Fourth was a long talked
of and much speculated upon game of
base ball between the married and single
employees of H. A. Dreer and which took
place upon the ball grounds belonging to
the firm. A most exciting and close game
was played resulting in the totals of 14-13
in favor of the bachelors. Our umpire Mr.
O. J. Poppey, was slightly suspected of
favoritism, but as he intends early becom-
ing a benedict this must be considered
groundless. Jas. Flynn was left at the
tbird base three times, a striking illustra-
tion of how near one can approach a goal
and then get left. Professor Herrmann,
not the magician, accompanied by one of
his performing dogs, was among the crowd
of interested visitors. By the thoughtful
consideration of Mr. Eisele, soft drinks
were on hand in abundance, and being
under the supervision of our veteran
player, Johnty Cotterell, each and all
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A tele-
gram from Bun Suzuki, dated from Yoko-
hama, announcing his safe arrival home
and wishlngsuccess, was much appreciated
by those present, especially the victors.
SCOLLAY'S
IMPROVED
PUTTY BULB.
For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
PIITENT pIItTpRINKLER
For sale by your Seedsman,
or sent, post-paid for $X.OO.
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
U & J6 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalogrue.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGS
HENDERSON'S JLB CULTURE.
T^HIS Is a larg:e twenty-four papre book, with ,
■»- Special Culture directions for over 200'
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
great care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for S6 cis.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE!
The ne plus ^tltra advertising medium
of the trade is the Florist's Exchange.
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
'llSiLl^^^i'Zfn^.''' L. HARRIS & SON,nh'Sl,sLSJi
p. O. BOX 1190.
FOUKDED 1860.
THE REED GLASS COMPANy/
.65 "Warren Street & 46, 48 & 50 CoUege Place,
One Block from etl: and 9Ui Ave. Elevated StaUona, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS <"=, I yS^C^CS.
for Conservatories, Graperies, Oreenhonses. Hot Beds, etc., etc.
Guaranteed. Estimates and Correspondence Invited.
Mention paper.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Ircliitects and Hot-water Engiiieers,
Send for catalog-ue, enclosing- four cents in stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
FR4NCIS' METAL STEMMING POINTS.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as flower stem
IS entered deep in the moist moss. Made from
solid brass, will not rust, very convenient, saves
valuable time and labor. You can stem flowers
with these points in one-quarter of the time as
when done with toothpicks. Will hold a Pansy as
well as a Calla Lily. Manufactured by the Novel-
._, ty Po'otWorksinSsizes, from J^toJ^in. diam,
in;T ^o2::es ox" 1000 x=oiiT'xs-
.anest),6o cts., ^^J^ ^I^^J^,S.So^^^^-ir.o. 4.90 c.s. ; No. 5 flar^es.,,
FRANCIS' CORRUGATED HOLD FAST GLAZING POINTS.
Per box of 1000 points. 50c. Can De sent Dy mall for 13;. additional. See advt. In last Issue
bamplesfortnalsentbymiil. postpaid, on receipt of 10 cents. Address-
General Agent for America and Europe-
HERMANN ROLKER, Room 3, 218 Fulton St., N. Y. City.
Patented July 11 th, 1S98.
Size No.
<Ph[E Klorist's Exchange,
617
LORD $( BURNHAM CO.,
Horticultural Architects and Builders
STEAM AND HOT WATER MKATING ENGINEERS
Plans and Estimates furmslied on application
S/x Highest Awards at the World s Fair
i foi illustrated catalogme
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington -on- Hudson, N. Y.
GBEEimOUSE HEITING IND nNTIEITING,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
>/ IpitcIiing^^Co
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
WHEN WHITIN
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.
Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches "Twlth the
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
' Mention paper or Slate Tops.
SEND 4C. POSTAGE FOR II,r,TTSTItATEI> CATAI^OGPE,
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
Thta personal request we make under everyadver-
tlsement we print, and by complyinR with It you ■
greatly help this paper, and 1 " ' ^-^^ -^
EOQNOMIGIIL WATER HEATERS
JOHtl DICK Jr., 250 So. 1 1th St., Phila., Pa.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASSI
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
ur X^tireB before buying Gleua, - - ^Btimatea Freely Oiven,
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
^ We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm cf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of WilHam DopfTel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable fiower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
3 know you will give x
I order.
Mention pape^
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St. |
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Machine.
The Florist's friend in '
working and prices.
VICTORY !
VICTORY !
No repairs for 5 years;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send ror Catalogue and
Estimates.
~5rOTX3=LgSljO-^7^7-3rL, 0]3-±0.
STANDARD POTS.
Having ffreatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS« we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
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Boiler Bearing, Self-Oiling Device, f
Automatic Stop, Solid Link ♦
Chain, makes the IMPROVED ♦
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WBITE FOK CATALOGrE ASB PEICES BEFORE
PIACISG TOCE OBDEB EISEWHEEE.
ODAKER CITY MACHINE CO,
RICHMOND, IND.
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HlTGHIIiGS' BOILER No. 15.
Almost new, and 1200 feet of 3 inch wrought
iron piping, for $100 cash; more pipes can
be had if wished ; a cheap heating for some-
body. Also 1200 feet of 4 inch cast iron
piping at 6c. per foot.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HKMTS & CO.,
•■ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
IVHEN WRiTING MENTIOM THE FtORIST'S EXCHAWGE
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by far the
beHt macblne in the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have seen my illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free, (riving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and
Sifter. Address
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Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
MPROVED GLAZING
Also prevents sliding and breakage from frosts
Dues not cost as much to heat a bouse Klazed with
the JointB, thereby saving enougti in fuel to more
than pay the additional cost in glazing. The leading
florists of the country are using them. "Write for
circulars, with full particulars, and Price List.
J. M. GASSBR, florist, Euclid Avenue^
Cleveland, Oliio.
MENTION THE PLORIST-Et EXCHANGE
CmiROilGlllDEIimES
Keoeived HIGHEST A'WAKD at
PARIS, MBLEOUKNB and
CHICAGO.
HOT WATER HEATERS
For dwellings and greenhouses.
Received HIGHEST ATVABD at COLUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION.
Catalogues and price list on application.
ABENDROTH BROS.,
109 and 111 Beekman Street, NEW TOBE CITT.
THE men in the trade who make the
greatest success, in a business point of
view, are those who advertise in the,
FLOEISTa' EXCBANQE.
618
The f^i.opjtst'« T^.-?rr-xT atvto
Florists using Bulbs for forcing
should send us a list of their
requirements for prices.
JUST RECEIVED, IN FINE CONDITION
LILIUM HARRiSlI
AND
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA
HO.,
35 & 37 GORTLANDT STREET,
NEW YORK.
Best in the Market, per
lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
NEW GAPE FLOWERS
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, "Wireyrork, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY SIETAIi DESIGNS surpass any In the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
tUrDDUlUU Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
HlIi lllllAllll '"^porter and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34ih St., New York, near Ferry.
sell 500 Golden
Bedder, fine large plants for $5.00.
Mrs. M. Gavanaugh, Millers' Corners, K. Y.
Per 100
MRS. POI-I.OCK GBBANIUBIS, 3inoh«6 00
GERANIUMS, S}^ inch Z 00
DBACjENAS, SJ^inch 3 00
VIOLETS, 2j4 inch 2 00
BEGONIA SEMPEBFLORENS 3 00
COLEUS, gi^inch 1 50
Plenty of otiier plants. Prices low.
Cash with order.
W. W. GREENE S SON. Watertown, N. Y.
GRirFIN'S STRAIN.
Plants showing flowers all sizes at lowest prices.
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursehi Co., Thos, Griffin, Mgr, Wesibury Sia,, L.I,
EVERY FI,OIlISX OUGHT TO
INSURE HIS GLASS AGAIISST
HAII,.
For particulars address
JOHN G. ESL.EB, Sec'7. Saddle River, N. J.
HER MAJESTY
The New White Florists' Pink.
50c. per dozen ; S4.00 per I OO.
FLORISTS' PINKS.
Fine General Assortment.
40c. per dozen; $3.00 per 100.
I McGregor BROS., Sprlngfleld, Ohio.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Lilies of the Valley,
Azaleas and Palms, Lilium Auratum,
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
F=-. ^j'sy. cz>. ^d^i — \T\y\\-r^ eSt c
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N- J.
Salesrooms: 6o Barclay street, Kew Yorfe.
Reduce Your Coal
THE FURMAN BOILERS have a higj
for Staunchness, Durability a
and are Great Coal Sa-
WB MAKE A SPECIALTY OF GBEENHOITSE HEATING
Over 150 Htylcd nnil sIzeK, for Stcum find Hot
"IVater; also n full line of Horizontal
Steel Tubulnr Boilers.
The HERENOEEN MANUFAGTURING GO.,
Home OFFrcE and Works :
* 9 John Street, GENEVA. N. Y,
3i Oliver Street Boston Mass
Kew Yoee Ofbice Taylor Building, 39 Cortlandt; Street, New York City
Western Office : 131 Lake Street, Chicago.
Pansies Worth Raising.
There is money in them. They have
proved it again even in these
bard times.
NEW SEED BEADY NOW.
One package {% ounce), $1.00.
Fire packages, $4.00.
Cash, with order.
CHRISTIAN SOtXAU,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY^ N i.
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNrNG'S STRAIN OF
High-Grade Pansy Seed
XX Stra
werinK, grand colors, fine
IraporLed Tarietiei
The J en nine's Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about 2500 seeds. $100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz., $15.00 No
just as good asl
Finest Vellow, dark eye. 2500 seedB
Pure White, the best, 2500 seeds l.OO
Victoria, bripht red, lOOO seeds..... I.io
ALL MY OWN GROWTH OF lS9i.
Half packats of any of above. 50 ce"ta.
Remit by money order or registered letter.
CASH WITH OK]»EK.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Zlrnglebel Giant Pansies
OWING to favorable weather, have
been simply magnificent this sea-
son, and our seed beds are a sight
to behold. Never before have we ob-
tained such size and colors, and as usual,
wherever exhibited, have eclipsed every-
thing else, receiving also the most flatter-
ing testimonials from the leading florists
and seedsmen all over the country.
We will have new Seed to offer on
about July 1st of our popular strains,
^j^ THE GIANT MARKET ^,^
"^'^ and GIANT FANCY, ^**
in trade packets of 3,000 and 500 seeds
respectively, with practical directions
for sowing and growing our Pansies.
Price, trado packet. $1.00.
Also Plants for sale later on.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL,Needhain,Mass.
WHEN WRITING UENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
60 No. Itb St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
OOMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
FOR SALE.
2000 COLEUS VERSGHAFFELTII.
HERMAN MAENNEE,
Maspeth, L. I., near Bushwick Junction.
Contracts Now in Order
For gro-wing your June Budded Peach of the
Elberta, Crosby, Champion and other sorts
desired; also June Budded Plums of Japan
and other varieties, the Royal Apricot, as well
as a full assortment of Nectarines.
Low rates and careful attention given.
ALEX. PULLEN,
MILFORD NURSERIES, MILFORD, DEL.
WHEIM WRITING VENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Trees and Plants.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
LADY TBOmPSON TRAWBERRY,
MII.I.EK RF.D RASPBERRY,
MAXWEIilj'S EA. BL,AUU.BERRY.
Three of tbe best market berries new in culti-
vation fully tested. Send for circulars.
MEYER & SON, Bridgeville, Del.
CABBAGE PLANTS.
20,000 Early Winning8tadt_ and Drum-
head. Price $ 1 ,25 pcr thousand.
CASH WITH ORDER.
W. W. NASH,
SUSQUA. CO.
Montrose, Pa.
FLORIST'S EXCHANCP
lYNBROOK PANSIES.
This giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from the choicest
selected flowers.
Finest mixed, best yellow, pur^ white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, $i.oo.
JACOB SEAiiY* Lynbrook, N. Y.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
In the Choicest Strains Obtainable, Unsurpassed for Size,
Exquisite Coloringfs and Markings. Always Reliable.
GIANT TBIHARDEAr, finest mixed, unaurpassed in brilliancy
of color and size of flow^ers, some meaauring from 3 to 4 in. across, oz.
per lb.. $30.00; J«Slb.J18.00 f. .$2.50
)?"rPit---^,V-- 2.50 i.m 1.00
$1,50 $1.00 $0.75 $0.50 $0.25
ODIEll or IMPERI ALTS, Prize Pansi
2.S0 1.75 1.00
5 blotched, extra... 3.50 2.00 1.5
DEVEER'H CHOICE MI^ED, composed of the best strains aiid '
varieties in cultivation 4.00
BUGNOT'S (new) spotted, large flowerins Show Pausles, somewhat
smaller thao Triraardeau, but even of more delicate mariilngs and
richer colors, pronounced by raany the finest strain yet produced.
This variety produces few seeds ; is very scarce 6.00
CASSIER'S, 3 and 6 blotched Giant, extra fine 5.00
BOE.»IER.*S GIVNT, Fancy (improved Gassier strain) splendid 7.00 4.50 3.00 2!00 l'5_
Striped (impr Trimardeau). the perfection of all striped varietiea.12.00 7.00 6.00 3.00 2.00
Five Spotted (Irapr. Odier), the me plus ultra in pansies. For size
and form it seems hardly poaaible to produce anything more perfect
and superb 12 00
Show Varieties, mixed " ' 6 00
IWPRO VEI> p ARGE FliO WERING, fine strain, mixed, per lb..
$20.00; JiS lb. $11.00 ... 1.50
Blafk tinted golden bronze: snow white (Candidissima); pure yelIow,eacb 1.00
Light bronze; darkbronze; Emperor Wiiljain, (Indigo blue), ' " ts
FAUST (pure black); Ijord Beaconsfieldi (violet purple, white
4.00 2.50 1.50 1.00
" " 2.50 1.50 1.00
7.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
4.00 2.50 1.50 1.00
edged), each,.
Mahogany (rubra); Priii
Bfs
ck (brown and golden bronze
.75
English show
nixed;
.50
2.50 1.50 1.00
Fine German mixed . .
METEOja (new) reddish brown, with flery reflex, perfect form.'.'.*.'.'.'.'.'. 6.00
sPAi^ii'A (uew) wine-red. with yellow margin, beautifully blotched 1.50
VICTORIA (new), brilliant claretred ., 1.50
CARD IN A L, (novelty of 1893), thenearest approach to ascarlet Pansy yet obtained. The
.r^. .*l.V™^i-,'V".^^®'riS'ii'£^'"^^-5'""^"'^'i scarlet, with dark spots on the three lower netalB
GIANT FIVE-SPOTTEp GOLDEN YELLOW (novelty of 1893), adistinctv
__ the five-blotched Ort „..„^, ,^, , ,.
EMPEROR FREDERIC (novelty of
with ft gold bronze center, chancing to scarlet ..,.1.
TRIiyiARDEAU VIOLET-BLCIE (novelty of
tribe, very lar'^e and exceedingly brilliant
I, a showy Pansy of a deep purplish red.
yellow towards the broad edce..
Trimardeau type .
i), a beautiful variety of the Giant
XBRMS CASH. Addr
J. A. DE VEER, 15 Whitehall St., New York.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. fio 33.
NEW YORK, JUL,Y 14, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year
ACCLIMATED or
AMERICAN GROWN
LILIUM CANDIDUM
NOW^ RBADY FOR I>EL,IVERV.
Home, or American grown Lilium Candidum bulbs, are very
superior in every respect to the French, or imported stock. Our favor-
able climate ripens the bulbs more thoroughly, making them solid
and firm, which gives the plant a sound foundation to thrive upon
when forced for early flowering, and produces more abundantly,
flowers of better substance.
LARG-E BULBS, 8 to 1 1 inches in circumference,
SOcts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
We have also now in hand and ready for shipment, pure stock of
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA BULBS.
LARGE BULBS, 50 cts. per 100; $4.50 per 1000;
EXTRA LARGE BULBS. 75 cts. per 100; $6.50 per 1000.
Send us a list of your wants in LILIUJH HARRISII, ROSIAN HVA-
CINTHS, DUTCH HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, TULIPS, LILY OF
THE VALLEY, or FALL BULBS of any kind, for estimate.
PITCHER & MANDA;,1^,TmLrrj.
FLOWER SEEDS.
Trade pkt.
. . 10 50
. . 50
PRIMULA chinensis fimbriata, single white .
I' " " red
PRIMULA, double white ." '.' ." . . .'"!^''^. ' Z. so' seeds] 50
red .■ gQ
" " mixed i< en
CALCEOLARIA GRANDIFLORA, tigered and'self'colorB .' .' trade pkt 50
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM, a grand strain. . . .100 seeds' 1 00
New crop PANSY SEED will be ready early in July. Send in your orders now
so ir can be sent you immediately on arrival.
FREESIA. We now have our stock of these bulbs home grown, under s-lasa
which we are selling at $7.50 per 1000. Our California growi Freesia will
will arrive soon and we are booking orders for same at $5.00 per 1000.
ouw nt ^ ^^ can satisfy you as to quality, if that is what
TOBACCO STEMS. Now is the time to lay in your season's supply. We can
ship m quantities of 500 lbs. or more as follows : i-F J « i-an
1 bale, about 500 lbs per lb., IM cent.
3 " 1000 " . . . . " 1 "
4 " 2000 " " 3x <<
^"SSIring ROSE PLANTS '^I'nt&lZ'^.ttl'f^^lolir''^
^*^SS;lii^., NIPHETOS, MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMATn
TESTOUT. METEOR, VICTORIA, ALBAT^, LA PRAN^ '
GONTIER, OLOTHILDE 80UPERT, U. BRUNNER '
3i inch S5 00 ; 3 inch $6.00 per 100. '
AMERICAN BEAUTY, SJ inch $6.00; 3 inch $8.00 per 100.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
^RUSSIHN.^
We beg to call the at- PHmADELPHiA, Pa.
tention of the trade to our oViSS/jd^. Mb. F. E. mcAi,i,i8tee. "
New Large Flowering V^ ^ ^V J'- M--I am ve^y mu^oj
Lily of the Valley. vK^S^^^^J. Lf .'.'7t frt'h'JlU^tThJ?^ e'y'S
RUSSIAN, which is with- XHk^il^JagZ lSaBTthe«areTo;?akouJ^«
out question, the highest ■:^Pj5^^^M|'- lrood^°4nVuseH«c°i4iv°l?SS
r,-~^A^ „« -XT 11 » ''^!fiB^B||B[^Bl^^^^ai|fc^j^B|jBBMh^ year. Toura truly,
grade of Valley ever re- ^^^Sf^^^f^^- . kobbbt craig.
ceived in this country. '^^^S^i^^^i^^BtdHfi^^^^
The following testimon- AV»Wa^^SMP* <^ Feb. ajth, 1894.
, :; — : — -^V JiW^^KTWJffit # Mr. F. E. MoAllistkr,
ials from two of the most ^ W^j^f4y^'''^P * Dear sir:-The Rnsslan
celebrated growers of Lily vJoF^MpTl&r I?"S,^n V'ir'7e°r''/K.'°°E'a'4'
or tne Valley are a suffic- T#«^ *^"»»^ ^-^W •'^"^ ""'e parOonlarly large, of a
: 7 7 T"; — ^r I^a;; — ^-^;rv V^^ atrong growth, and about 16
lent guarantee of its ex- ^J'iA ]\JcS\y inches high.
CHllenrB. iiti_-^^ Tours respectfully
5?li?552.- WM. K. HARRIS
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
lots of 10,000 Pips, <|)100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis flmbTlata Mixed ss 00 per ott
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 100 "
Cineraria, James* Giant Strain l 00 *•
Gloxinia, Extra Choice mixed ' '" 1 00 "
Pansy, Bngnot, very large, stained, extra choice. '.'.'.'$13 oz. 50 "
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutcli Bulbs is now ready and will be mailed to all apjiiiGants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Cineraria hybrlda grandiflora.
Best Covent mixture, at $o.50 Trade pkt.
Best dwarf German mixture, at 50 "
Superior French mixture, at ............! . 50 " '
Calceolaria hybrida grandiflora.
Best Govent Garden mixture, at $0.50 Trade pkt.
Primula sinensis fimbriata.
Eolker's mixed '°a»-l°«>«
11.50
1.75
1.50
1.50
1.50,
3.S0
1.50
$0.30
Deep Bed 25
Carmine .....! .20
Rose .....'.*,' !-20
White .20
Blue .30
Striped gg
Queen of Whites best English strain,' at'io.lO per 50 seeds
Chiswick Red, " " .40 "
Princess of Wales, pure white " " [40 "
Vesuvius, bright red " " '40 •<
St. Gatien, rosy red, bright " '< 40 •« • -
Fern leaved, white, at 125 per 100 seedst'
red, at 35 « ,
" rose, at ..'...!.!...!! !35 "
" mixed, at 35 ■<
Doublemixed at .... ;;;;: Uo per 50 seeds.
Red leaved, curled Itahan mixed, at |o,50 trade pkt
Green • " " "go ..i"";-:
We quote prices now for early Pall Delivery on ROMAN HYACINTHS '
TULIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIES. DUTCH HYA-
CINTHS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, Etc.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters testation E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Mem Tort:
620
The^ Ki^orist's exchanoex
BUl^BS
We are now booking orders at special low prices.
Write for quotations.
F^
Extra Fine Sronnd Bone, for Rose grow-
ing, per bbl., 200 lbs., $5.00.
Tissue Paper, for florists' use, manilla,
24x36, per ream, 90c.
Perfection (jiazing Points, per 1000, 50c.
Green Smilax Twine, per doz. balls, $1.00.
Putty Bnll)S, 75c. each.
Rubber Sprinitlers, 75c. each.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
CHEAPER
XHAN
EVER BEFORE
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM ^ ,
HARRISII, etc. 3 Coenties Slip, New York.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
IMPORTER. ^
(Sheewood Hall Ntjbseby Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUAETERS FOE
CALIFORNIA-GROWH
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. ^Ly RULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONIOK SEED, PEAS, BEAKS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
# PRIMULA SINENSIS.
T«vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Flanta, Bnlba and
Tlier
free to the trade only.
BENRT A. DREER,
PliiliLdelphliL.
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
I BURPEE'S 1
i SEEDS I
I PHILADELPHIA. |
X wholesale Price tAet for FlorlstB ^
I and Market Oardeners. ^
WHEN WHrriNG MEWTIOH THE FtORIST'S EXCHAL '(^-^
FWE SELL SEEDS. |
i
Special low prices to
FLORISTS and DEALERS.
WEEBER & DON,
» WHITIMS MENTION THE Fl-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
BULBS A» PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD, N. J.
xoo,ooo
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
zo,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHBS H. BENHAM,
Seedimak, I-OS ANGEtES, CAL
HEN WRITING MENTION THE TLORISTS' EXCHANGE
SCIRIET CLOYEB SE[D.
Best re-cleaned in new
sacks, at $5.00 per bushel.
Address
E. J. CARTER, Henderson, Maryland.
WHEN WRfTIWG MENTION THE FtORIST'J
fREESII REmiCTI llBt
Extra fine bulbs, prepaid, $4.00
per 1000; S3.50 per 500. Cash
with tbe order.
W. C. KABER & CO., La Porte, Ind.
Now is the Time to Speak for Tliem.
Trillium grandiflorum and others.
Lilium Canadense^ Superbum, Philadel-
phicura, Wallttcei, Coucoior, Tigrinum,
Ti(?rinum splendens, Martafron.
Hardy Ferns, Hardy Cypripediums and
Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Send list
of wants to
F. H. HORSFORD, - Charlotte, Tt.
S EXCHANGF
5,000,000, FIIEESIIS
BUY FIRST HAND.
We will deliver you Preesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
?^ to M in. diam., per 1,000, - S4.00
14 to 56 in., per 1,000, - - S3.00
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi.
fl.irums, Auratums, Rubi-ums, Albums for Fall
planting— We are Headquarters.
We are the ONLT FIRM in the United
States who guarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERCER & CO.
BatalUsial 1878. SAH TBAHOISCO, CAl.
„„r Primula seed has been grown by the most celebrated English, French, German and
American specialists, and is remarkable for great diversityof coloring, as well, as for spl-
habit of the plants and the large size of the flov
being perfectly round and beautifully fringed
measuring from IJ^ to 2 inches in diameter,
PRIMULAS WITH FRINGED FOLIAGE.
Alba, white, 250 seeds, 80c.; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
ClilS'wlcfc Red, brightest red, 2S0 seeds,
35 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.20.
Kermesina Splendens, crimson, 250
seeds, 30 cts.; lOOO seeds, $1.00.
Atrosanenlnea. brightest deep red, large
flower, 250 seeds, 60 cts.; lOOO seeds, $1.70.
Alba 9Iag;niflca, snow white, large, 850
seeds, 60 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Mixture of all the above, 250 eeeds, 35 •
PRIMUliAS, WITH FERN-IjIKE F01.IAGE,
PRIiMUI.A, double mixed, 75 seeds, 50 '
NEW GIANT PKIMIJI.A, mixed, ai
Globosa Alba, very large, ivory-white
260 seeds, 60 cts.; 1000 seeds, $1.70.
Blue, a clear sky-blue, 250 seeds, 60 cts.
IKEont Blanc, new, large, milk-white flow-
ers, S50 seeds. 60 cts.
"Velvety B.ed. new, 250 seeds, 50 cts.
Oculata I.utea, white with large yello-
eye, 260 seeds, 60 cts.
Rosea, bright pink, 260 seeds, 35 cts.
Striata, white and lilac striped, 100 seeds, 16c
1000 seeds, W.OO ; 1-16 oz.. *1.60.
£ed, 250 seeds, 35 cts.
strain. 150 seeds, 50 eta.
VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE.
This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of Smsle FlowerineChi
whites, pinks and reds, with a sprlDkllnc of other colors, enouRh to Eive « large var
important shades predomlnatinK. It contains some of the aljOTe mentioned Giant sorts, --.—.-
leaved, some of the Pallanza strains, also some with dark leaves and stems. We have taken special pain
to make this mixture as com plete as possible, and can unreservedly recommend It to everyone.
Price for International Mixture, Packet of 250 seeds, 50 cts. i 1000 seeds. $1.25; 1-16 oz., $2.00
WOODBURY, N. I.
We like your paper very much, and
rount it SECOND TO NONE.
J. C. GIBSON.
HENDERSON'S lULB CULTURE.
THIS is a large twenty-four page book, with
Special Culture directions for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been complied with
great care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 26 els.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK.
DUTCH
BULBS.— ^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN 1. ELDERIM, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, ■ NEW YORK.
NURSERYMEN are requested to note
that we have started a nursery
column. You will find much to interest
you, and also much practical information
therein.
THL LOWEST PRICE FOR THE REST BULBS UNO PillNTS.
Iiilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch
Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also
Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses.
Our LiUes of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD
HAKBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET.
Special rrices of the above given on application.
CINERARIA HYBRIDA, Colnmbl„.. .
CALCEOliARIA HyBRIDA, best mixed
CYCLAMEN, Giant Mixture. 60 seeds, 50
Mixture, per 1000 seeds. 50 cts.
splendid strain, trade packet, I
s.i 1-8 oz., $2.00.
v/^zt^M^uws SEED STORE '^''^.r.irr"
FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSiS.
per per 1000 I
BEST FRINGED VARIETIES. pkt. seeds. ,
Pimbrlata alba, large flowering, fringed white JO|J S3 ii5 i
Atrosangulnea, new, bright scarlet °°
Atropwrpurea, large flowering, bright purple ""
Kermesina splendens, crimson g" l ;. i
Finest mixture of above varieties '^ '■ ""
2 00 I
LCHAS. SCHWAKE^ 404 E. 34th Street, New York, t
The Klokist's Exchange.
621
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Ctpbipedium Chaelkswoethii.— This is
the last species of special merit that has
been put on the market, and is abundantly
distinct from any other. It is destined to
become the parent of many fine hybrids,
both on account of its free growing and
blooming qualities, and its beautiful large
vinous purple dorsal sepal and green-
crested, ivory white staminode. There are
evidently many varieties, as the specimen
before me has much darker brown petals
and lip than the type.
The foliage, which resembles C. Spieeri-
anum in general appearance, Is deep green,
dotted with vinous brown at the base; and
on many varieties the entire under surface
is dotted in this manner.
As with most of the cypripediums, this
species does best under pot culture, and
apparently various materials suit it equally
well ; I have it doing very well in chopped
sphagnum, peat fiber and sphagnum and
chopped sod and sphagnum, and And that
it roots very freely in all three materials.
Liberal drainage is necessary, and water
at the roots whenever dry, with occasional
syringing overhead should be given it.
Cyp. Ctjktisii is a robust growing and
free flowering species. The variegated
foliage is of a pale green, mottled with a
deeper shade of the same. The hirsute
brown scapes are eight inches high, each
supporting a large, bold flower; the dorsal
sepal is concave, cordate, pale green in the
center, shading to white on the margin,
veined with green and vinous brown ;
petals reflexed, the margin studded with
dark bristles and in color white, shaded
with green and vinous purple and waxy
brown at the base; lip very large, minutely
hirsute, rich deep brown, the unfolded
lobes with raised vinous purple spots;
staminode large and prominent.
This is one of the grandest of the C. var-
batum section, and requires a cool part of
the bouse, where the temperature ranges
from 55 to 65 degrees during Winter, and
as near that point as is possible in Sum-
mer.
Peat flber and sphagnum, equal parts,
with plenty of drainage and a liberal sup-
ply of water at all seasons are necessary
for its welfare.
Ctp. Dominianum.— This hybrid belongs
to the eelenipedium section, and carries
many of the characteristics of C. candatum,
one of its parents. It is a fine variety for
the cool house, and enjoys the benefit of
the full sun during the Winter months.
The potting materials should consist of
chopped sphagnum, with a little peat flber
mired through it; shallow potting suits it
best and the pot should be flrst nearly
filled with drainage. Water should be
g'^en it when ever the material becomes
dry. The foliage is linear-acuminate, 12-18
inches long. The flower scapes are pro-
duced freely, and are 3-5 flowered ; the se-
pals are three inches long, translucent
white, tinted on the reverse with pale
brown, and veined with green ; petals tail-
lite, nine inches long, tinted with green at
the base, and shaded with brown, which
becomes deeper as it approaches the apices-
pouch translucent, faced with pale brown
green near the aperture; the unfolded
lobes cream colored, dotted with deep
brown.
Oncidium PhaLjBnopsis.— This pretty
little species delights In a cool tempera-
ture and does best when grown with
Odontoglossum crispnm. It should be
grown in a basket in a mixture of peat and
sphagnum, through which a few bits of
charcoal should be mixed; the rougher
the material the better. The plant at-
tains a height of six to eight inches ; the
bulbs are ovate, diphyllous, dull green
The flower scapes are a foot long and sev-
eral flowered, the flowers are IJ inches
across, violet scented ; sepals (the inferior
ones connate) and petals white, dotted
with pale amethyst, deepest near the base-
lip large, snbpandurate, immarginate
white, spotted and suffused on the base'
where there is also a yellow toothed cal-
lous, with amethyst.
Oncidium Haekisoniancm.— This is a
pretty dwarf growing species with rough
orbicular, compressed pseudo-bulbs, each
bearing an oblong acuminate glaucous
green, fleshy leaf eight inches long, dotted
with white. The dense, slender panicles
are 12 to 16 inches high, many flowered -
sepals and petals yellow, marked and
spotted with brown ; lip yellow, brown at
the base, the crest bearing five pale yellow
teeth. The treatment recommended for
the following applies equally to this.
Oncidium pul-tinatum. This is a very
beautiful Summer flowering oncid at-
taining a height of 12 to 15 inches, with
pale green rotund compressed pseudo-
bulbs, and thick, fleshy oblong-acuminate
pale green leaves. The branching pani-
cles often reach ten feet in length, and are
many flowered ; the flowers expand an
inch and are very showy ; sepals {the dor-
sal concave) and petals light brown,tipped
with yellow; lip yellow, spotted with
brown at the base, where there is also a
soft tuft of orange and brown hairs.
This species does very well in the Cat-
tleya or intermediate temperature ; a good
bright location should be selected, where
the indirect solar rays have access. It
grows nicely either in pot or basket in a
compost of chopped fern rhizoma and
sphagnum, through which a few lumps of
charcoal have been mixed, the pot or bas-
ket flrst being two-thirds filled with free
drainage. Syringing overhead at least
once a day in fine weather is beneficial,
but the plant must not be kept wet at the
roots or the bulbs and leaves soon become
overcharged with water, from which black
spot is sure to follow.
Robert M. Geet,
Epiphyllum,
This handsome genus of cactacese is sel-
dom seen nowadays. When I was a boy it
was one of the standard plants for Winter
fioweriug decorative purposes. They are
highly ornamental, either as small plants
or when grown as specimens. They make
good house plants, as the dry air of a
dwelling house does not affect them In the
least; and for conservatory decoration,
when placed among palms and ferns, are
very effective. When in fiower they are a
blaze of rose, orange and scarlet fiowerp.
When out of flower they can be grown in
any dry corner of the greenhouse and re-
quire but little attention.
Epiphyllum truncatum and E. Russell-
ianum are the two original varieties intro-
duced many years ago from Brazil, and
most of the varieties now in cultivation
are hybrids between these two kinds. They
all propagate easily from cuttings, in sand,
provided that you do not give much water
to them while in the sand ; in fact, it does
not matter if you forget to water the cut-
tings for a week or two.
To make specimen plants graft them, if
standard plants are wanted, on the Barba-
dos gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata) ; or if a
large pyramid is required graft on Cereus
speciosissimus or any other cereus that is
handy.
They are very effective as basket plants
for greenhouse decoration ; for this pur-
pose plants on their own roots are the best,
and ox muzzles or cheap wire baskets
lined with moss will suflice, the plants
being placed all around the sides, top and
bottom of the basket. When in flower
they are very striking objects.
The soil that suits them best is a mix-
ture of loam and peat, with a liberal
amount of sand added to it. They should
be grown in a warm plant house and when
their growth is completed should be moved
into a cooler and drier house to ripen and
thence moved to the plant house, as oc
casion may require, to furnish a succession
of bloom.
Epiphyllum Bussellianum. This is one
of the original species introduced from
Brazil ; it is a very late flowering species,
blooming in April and May. The flowers
are rose color.
E. Bussellianum rubrum. Flowers of
this variety are very large and bright rose,
almost red.
E. Bussellianum superbum. Flowers
very large and in which the color of E.
Bussellianum and E. truncatum are com-
bined.
E. truncatum. In this species the flat,
leaf-like branches are very much toothed ;
the flowers are large and deep rose color.
It blooms in early winter.
E. truncatum amabile. This is a very
handsome variety, the flowers are white
and the upper part of the petals purple.
E. truncatum aurantiacum bears large
flowers of bright reddish orange color.
E. truncatum bicolor. This Is a very
handsome variety; flowers white, edged
with rose.
E. truncatum ooccineum. This variety
is showy ; flowers are deep scarlet.
B. truncatum omentum. Flowers dark
purple.
E. truncatum magniflcum. This is a
large flowered variety; flowers white,
margin bright rose.
F. truncatum roseum. Bright rose.
E. truncatum Buekerianum. Deep
purple flowers, center rich violet, very fine
and distinct,
E, truncatum salmonium. Fine flower,
dark salmon color.
E. truncatum spectabile. White flowers,
margin purple.
There are a number of other varieties
but these are the most distinct. They are
all worthy of cultivation and make good
plants for the retail trade.
Hackensack, N. J. Jas. S. Taflin.
Florists' ConTention.
We cordially invite all florists visiting
our city to call and see us at our new
store, which is regarded as the best In the
line in Philadelphia. We will also have
an exhibition and representatives at At-
lantic City, with telephone connection to
our Philadelphia office. You will be made
welcome to all we can do for your comfort
and pleasure. Be sure and come. Z. De
Forest Ely & Co., 1024 Market St., Phila-
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PALMS
Decorative Plants I
EVERY FI.ORIST OVGHT TO
IKSVRE HIS GI^ASS AGAZMSX
HAIL,.
For partioulars address
JOHN U. ESIiER, Seo'r, Saddle River, M. J.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSAJfGEAtfA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2}4 inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS VEITCHn— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plantain 21^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2U inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIGf— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F
station F.
- IVE OFFER YOU \
CREVILLEA ROBUSTA, #
Fine little plants 4oents. #
CYPERUSALTERNIFOLIUS. f
Kne young plants 3 cents. ^
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, S
Splendid plants, 2)^ inch 3 cents 5
OTAHEITE DWARF ORANGES S
Strong, 2J^ inch 4 cents. #
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EVANS,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
IE FLORISTS' EXr-'/5NGe
TU WAKC HOOH plants are ottered
^"^^^^^""ST^^^^^^^ at reduced prices
^ ~ ^ during the month
of July only, for CASH. They are all fli-st-class
stuff in every way. Order a sample lot flrst and
see what they are hke.
in. In. per per
pots liigli doz. 100
Areca Lutescens 3 18 $10 00
" 3 plants in apt. 4 18 $4 00 30 00
Caryota Bobolifera... 6 20 6 00
Genoma Gracilis 3&3 8 10 00
Cocos Weddeliana 3 12 18 00
KentiaTtelmoreana... 3 13 18 00
... 4 18 35 00
" Forstenana. . . 3 13 18 00
" " .... 4 18 35 00
Latanla Borbonica. . . . 2 & 2 6 00
.... 5 18 35 00
.... 6 20 6000
Pandanus Utilis 4 12 20 00
" 5 18 30 00
FlcusElastica 4 topcuttings. 25 00
Fems-Adiantum Guneatum,Adiantuni Bellum,
Pteris Argyraea, Pteris Hastata, Lastrea Ar-
istata var., Onychium Japonicum, Pteris
Densia, 2 and 3 in. pots, strong, $4.60 per
100; $40.00 per 1000.
LEIIinEIi BAI.L, Wissinoming,
PHILADELPHIA, Ponn.
WHEN wfiiTiNO nennoN -the florist-s exchance
young Palms,
cheap collections, 1st. Florists' Collections. 2d. Amateurs' Collections. Send for printed list.
abe nioney with your empty housea, young, vigorous, clean and healthy
cold grown.
8ceD8. 15 in
on, $15.00 per 100.
high, perfect stuff. $25.00 per 100 ; 3 to
ireann, 10 in. high, perfect stuff, tl5.00
[00. Immnia Boiboiilca, 2 in. pot.
per 100: J
6 in. high, $6.00 per 100 ; 2 \-i in. splendid heavy Btiiff. ¥8.(iO
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SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, ♦
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ISTAXER I^LJLiq^XS^
Eichhornia
a, (New Blue Water Hyacinth.) Thlslsaverylnterestingand beautiful Aquatic
. th IS altogether dlflerent to the well-known B. Crasslpes Major. The stem is as
thick as the thumb, floating and rootmg. The flowers are produced on large spikes, similar to those of
ly Bhade of lavender blue, with a nth, purple center, with a
delicately fringed; very attractive and continuous
' $8.00
plant. The habit of
thick as the thumb,
Eichhornla Crassipes Major, but
bright yellow spot on the blue. The petals _ _ _
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each ; $1.75 per dozen.
E|chborula (Pontederia) CrasBipefl Major, (Water Hyacinth). $2.00 per 100, prepaid.
per 1000, not prepaid.
I Trachysperu m
-„- -cipsana ; |o.40
Devoniensls M
Bach Per doz. Per 100
Virffinica
nclotea or Wati
I FroserpiD
J Azurea* in bloom 40
• Ijettuce..
- Parrot's Feathe
1.00
1.00
3.00
S™J" P'a^tfi of N. "ZaVzibarensVs Vnd"N/l>entata| idcts. each, or seeds. lOcts. per large packet,
Nephrolepis Exaltata, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $12.00 per 1000, or $2.00
Arundo Bonax Tarteeata, $1.00 per dozen, or $6.00 per 100. Mention paper
BRAKD & ^VICHBRS, Sau Antonio, FL,ORIDA.
622
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AKE READY NOW.
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-WtlEM WP!TII»C MEWnoM THB FtOHIgTS EXCHANCe
US W. Washington St.
CH/CAGO.
THE BEST ABB
Truffaut's Paeony Asters
100,000 LATE CABBAGE.
Flat Dutch and Late Drumliead, per lOOO, $1.00.
Cash with order, please.
GEO. J. HUGHES, BerUn, 5. J.
2,000,000
CABBAGE AND CELERY PLANTS,
CABBACE— I-ate *^'>'' Dutch, Drumhead,
Sl"o per 1000, in lots of 5,000 and over,
, $1.00 per 1000.
i_K..* ■ -"White Plume, Golden Self
Blanching, Paschal, $1.60 per 1000.
CELERY -
JNO. E. DE WALT, Grissinger, Pa.
WHEN WBTTINQ MENTION THE HORIST'S EXCMAHGf
CELERY PLANTS
standard Varieties, $2.00 per 1000.
' Low rates on larger quantities. Write for
pur quotations on quantities and vaneties
desired. Address
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LEGAL NOTICE.
A T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUB-
LISHING COMPANY, LIMITED.-The Board
of Directors of this Company have declared a
semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent, to stock-
holders, payable on and after July 14, 1B94.
Transfer books will be closed on and after July
11, 1894, at 13 o'clock noon to July 21, 1894, at
12 o'clock noon
A. T. DeLaMare, Preg.
Joseph Maqill, Treas.
cotnmerclal florists, by
younii EDKllsbman. four months in this country.
nine years experience in London Market Trade.
Good retrerences. state wages. W. Williams, care
W. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Bucks Co.. Fa.
CITU ATION wauted, by a sober, industrions young
^ man as assistant in commercial place, willing and
obliging, have had five years »'xperieiice. good refer-
ience Address L. H. Butts. Frizelburg. Md.
CELERY PLANTS
White Plume, Giant Golden Heart, Pascal,
Golden Heart, Golden Blancliing, Kose,
etc., stoclty sheared plants, ©L40 per 1000.
iCABBAGE, strong' plants, S1.25 perlOOO.
Flat Dutch, Surehead, Brunswick, etc.
CAULIFLO WEK, Early Erfurt, $1.80 per 1000.
CAREFULLY PACKED. CASH WITH ORDER.
JOHN S. HAY. - Oneida, N. Y.
In Best Condition.
Samples Free.
CELERY PLANTS— Half Dwarf, Golden Self
Blanchi_ng ^yidjsrew Rose, $2_00 p_er [000.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
CEbEllY PLANT SEE LINGS-Same
1000 i
includlDE White Plume, *1.00
14,00 per 5,000 ; *7 50 per 10 000. . _.
CABBAGE I" LAN TS-Flat Dutch, Perfection,
Drumhead and Henderson's Autumn King, $1.00 per
1000: $(.00 per 6,000 ; »T.50 per 10 000. .
SCARLET CLOVER SEED-BestquaUtym
new sacks, $5,00 per bushel.
E. C. HARCADINE, Felton, Delaware.
200% BELOW PRiaS!
To get up money to replace
glass lost by bail.
Dracseaas Indivisa and Veitcbii, from
S to 3 feet, at $10.00 per 100.
Boses, from 4 inch pots, $7.00 per 100,
such as Mermet, Papa Gontler, La
France, Laing, Brunner, etc. Cash.
R. LAUTERBACH,
•Valley I^org-e, - - :E=,A..
FOR SALE IM BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Party giving up business ; six greenhouses,
two Nolan's hot water boilers, about 2000 ft.
2 in. pipe, valves and fittings, about 35,000
flower pots, lots of lumber for benches or hot
bed frames, etc. To be moved off the
premises before Sept. 10. Full particulars
given. J. S., care of this paper.
FOR SALB.
1,000 feet 4 inch Hot Water Pipe, used
only two winters. Good as new, at 10
Cents per foot ; also lot of L's, T's, etc.
E. HALL & SON, Clyde, Ohio.
HITGHINGS' BOILER No. 15.
Almost new, and 1200 feet of 3 inch wrought
iron piping, for $100 cash; more pipes can
be had if wished ; a cheap heating for some-
body. Also 1200 feet of 4 inch cast iron
piping at 6c. per foot.
DENYS ZIRIf GIEBEL, Needham, Mass.
CELERY PLANTS,
strong and Stocky, «1.00 per 1000.
BIG 4 CELERY CO., Kalamazoo, Mich.
Per 100
MRS. POLLOCK GERANIUMS, 3 inchSS 00
GERANIUMS, 2)^ inch a 00
DRAC^NAS, S>Jinch 3 00
VIOLETS, 21^ inch 2 00
BEGONIA SEMPBRFLORENS S 00
COLEUS, aj^inoh 1 50
Plenty of other plants. Prices low.
Cash with order.
W. W. GREEHE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
FLORIST'S CXCHANGC
CELERY PLANTS!^
White Plume, Giant Golden Heart, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at f 1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free.
C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
Florists' Clubs, their Membership and
the Work they have Accomplished.
Could you kindly advise me through the
columns of the Florists' Exchange, the
cities of this country which have Florists'
Clubs, or Societies, and the probable mem-
bership of each ? If you can do so I will be
very much obliged. Pateick Fot.
Virginia.
AMSWBB.
The above suggested the compiling of
the information asked in our correspond-
ent's question, and also other facts rel-
ative to the various clubs, as showing the
interest taken in them, the work they
have accomplished, etc., which, no doubt,
will be found of interest to our readers.
We should feel obliged if those secre-
taries who have not replied to our letter
asking Information, will kindly do so at
earliest convenience.
Baltimore. — It was on March 3, 1887,
that several men, prominent in the florist
business, assembled to discuss the advisa-
bility of organizing a Florist Club. The
first meeting was held March 17, 1887. The
first officers were B. J. Halliday, president;
Wm. Fraser, vice-president ; Wm. McEob-
erts, secretary ; Wm. B. Sands, treasurer.
The club has had a steady growth since its
organization. A beneficial feature was
added, whereby at a member's death the
person so designated receives a sum of
money, which is collected from the mem-
bers through an assessment of $1.00 each.
This feature is of great benefit to many.
An auction sale of plants took place in
June, 1887, to which all the members of the
club donated plants ; the amount realized
from this sale was over $200, and it was de-
voted to founding a library. In July,
1889, the library of the late Donald Grant
was purchased. In 1888 the club was in-
corporated. In the Fall of 1890 the first
flower show was held under the auspices
of the Club ; it proved a success in all its
features. The Club's annual shows have
proven great drawing cards at all times.
The Florist's Exchange owes its exist-
ence to the members of the Gardeners'
Club. This also has proven a financial
success.
The Club has not only brought about
the conditions above stated, but has a
more harmonious feeling among the mem-
bers of the craft in this city. It has given
weight to the trade among the com-
munity; it has helped scatter abroad
knowledge among the public ; it has re-
stricted and condemned bad practices, but
above all it has brought about a state of
union that never would have existed with-
out a gardeners' club.
Present membership, lOO. Present offi-
cers are Fred. G. Burger, president ; Wm.
McBoberts, vice-president ; Charles Wag-
ner, librarian ; Wm. Feast, secretary ;
Wm. Ekas, financial secretary; Wm. B.
Sands, treasurer.
Edwin A. Seidewitz.
Buffalo.— The Buffalo Florists' Club
was organized by about twenty members
in November, 1888, W. J. Palmer being
elected president and Daniel B. Long
secretary. Since March 1, 1889, the follow-
ing gentlemen have held the offices of
president and secretary annually :
For the year ending March 1, 1890, W. J.
Palmer, president ; Daniel B. Long, secre-
tary.
March 1, 1891, Wm. Scott, president;
Daniel B. Long, secretary.
March 1, 1892, Wm. Scott, president;
Daniel B. Long, secretary.
March 1, 1893, John F. Cowell, president;
Edw. I. Mepsted, secretary.
March 1, 1894, Daniel B. Long, president;
E. I. Mepsted, secretary.
Officers now serving: W. A. Adams,
president; Wm. Scott, secretary.
In 1891 the Club was incorporated under
the laws of the State of New York.
In the Summer of 1889, the first organ-
ized effort of the Club was made in caring
for the arrangements and details of the
Fifth Annual Convention of the S. A. F.
held in Buffalo in August of that year.
Also on the same occasion a general enter-
taining of the members of the Society.
In November 1890, the first flower show
given by this Club was held in Music Hall.
A general success scored. A deficiency
fund had been subscribed, but Instead of
calling upon the signers to the same $200
was made up from the Club's treasury.
In November, 1891, a flower show was
held in Music Hall. The weather proved
unfavorable. Attendance was light and
the subscribers to a guarantee fund of over
$2,250 were assessed 30 per cent, of their
subscriptions to meet a deflciency .
In November, 1892, a show was given in
Thespian Hall. The exhibition was meri-
torious, but the public failed to come and
a subscribed fund had to be drawn upon
to make up a deficit.
In the Pall of 1891 an effort was started
to induce a subscribing membership to the
Club. For some unaccounted reason, the
scheme has languished, little being ac-
complished. ... «,
Club dues are: Membership fee, $1;
annual dues for active members, $3 ; sub-
scribing members, $2.50.
Up till March of this year, regular time
of meeting was tri-monthly, meetings
being held in general Club meeting rooms.
On account of light attendance and m
order to decrease running expenses, the
Club now meets once a month at the houses
of members. The membership has now
reached 32. D. B. L,
Chicago.— The Chicago Florists' Club
was organized and first meeting held No-
vember 3, 1886. Its stated meetings are on
the second and fourth Thursdays of the
month. The membership now in good
standing is about 100. Officers: president,
P. J. Hauswirth; vice-president, J. F.
Kidwell ; treasurer, J. T. Anthony ; finan-
cial secretary, Hubart Maas.; recording
secretary, T. F. Keenan, 6113 Wentworth
ave.; trustees: G. L. Grant, Charles Hart-
wig, Charles McKellar, E. Wienhoeber
and Wm. Kirkham.
There is no exhibition now held under
the auspices of Club, but the fine record of
the chrysanthemum shows is wholly due
to the Club's efforts in that direction in
the start. The Club's and florists' interests
are now merged in those of the Chicago
Horticultural Society, that course being
generally considered decidedly advan-
tageous.
The gatherings at the Club and general
influence are spasmodic, and it takes some
important feature to get a very full meet-
ing. The Club does not hesitate to act as
a Club, whenever it thinks it is for horti-
cultural interest of the city to do so.
Growers as a class are very lax in atten-
dance. Edgar Sanders.
Cincinnati.— The total membership of
the Cincinnati Florists' Society now Is 76.
At present the Socieiy is an incorporated
body having been incorporated in October,
1893. Officers elected as follows: B. P.
Critchell, president ; E. G. Gillett, secre-
tary, and Geo. Corbett, treasurer. The
board of directors are as follows : B, P.
Critchell, R. Witterstaetter, Geo. Corbett,
Fred. Walz and R. J. Murphy. The an-
nual meeting and election of officers oc-
curs on the first Monday in January of
each year. .
The first regular meeting of the Cincin-
nati florists was held at Deter's Hall,
January 11, 1889, tor the purpose of organiz-
ing a florist's society. Chas. L. Mitchell
was elected chairman, and R. Witterstaet-
ter, clerk. The election of officers then re-
sulted as follows: C. L. Mitchell, presi-
dent ; B. P. Critchell, first vice-president ;
H L. Snnderbruch, second vice-president;
R. Witterstaetter, treasurer ; W. C. Nolan,
secretary ; Fred. Walz, R. J. Murphy and
C. A. Getz, executive committee.
This society was then called the Cincin-
nati Florists' Society. It has had the
effect of bringing the craft together in a
social way and the only real benefit de-
rived is the exchange of ideas presented at
our regular monthly meetings.
E. G. Gillett.
Denver.— The Denver Florist"' Society
was organized April, 1893, with 53 mem-
bers, the following officers being elected at
the first election: Harrison H. Given,
president ; John Berry, vice-president ; J.
F. Kemp, secretary ; A. E. Mauff , treas-
urer. The society gave its first annual
chrysanthemum show Nov. 15-19, 1893,
offering 14 medals, 10 cups, and other cash
prizes, in all amounting to S490. Compe-
tition was very brisk in all classes and
some fine blooms were exhibited. Mr.
Elijah A. Wood acted as judge for this
show. The admission was 25 cents after-
noon and evening, and the attendance was
good for the four days, nearly $1,500 being
taken in at the door. After paying all ex-
penses in full nearly $200 was turned over
to the treasury of the society. The
society has issued the advance schedule
for their second show, which will be held
November 7-10, offering $800 in prizes.
The present officers of the society are :
John Berry, president ; A. M. Lewis, vice-
president; Adam Kohankie, recording
secretary ; H. H. Given, corresponding
secretary ; Emil Forter, treasurer. The
membership of the society is 51.
The object of the society, as stated in the
constitution, is "the education, improve-
ment, and elevation of its members in all
that tends to make the profession of flori-
culture honorable, elevatingand remuner-
ative ; the discussion and study of subjects
of interest and benefit to the profession,
and by all honorable means the advance-
(Tofde contirnied^
The^ Klorist's Exchange.
628
I
Philadelphia Roses.
Extra strong 3 in. pots— Mennets, Bridesmaids, Hoste, Cusins.
4 in. pots— Cusins and Beauty.
WILL CLEAN UP CHEAP FOR CASH.
MYERS & SAMTMAN,
Wyndmoor Station, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BRIDE,
MERMET,
FRANCE.
FLORAL CO., Dayton, Ohio,
Fine, 3 inch stocic, at 6 Gents
2 in. Brides, at U Gents.
SIMILAX,2iin. $10
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in tbls column, solicited. Address
Editor Sebd Trade, care of FiiORiSTS* Ex-
change, 170 Pulton St., N. Y.
Consignments of Harrisii bulbs are now
being received by each Bermuda steamer.
The drought experienced in the islands
has hastened the ripening period of the
bulbs, in some cases over a week, but has
had no effect on their quality, which is as
good as in any previous year.
Private advices from Canada, and from
growers in the northern part of the state,
show that the pea crop, which bid fair a
month ago to be an average yield, Is in
many places almost a failure ; at least not
half a crop of the early sorts will be har-
vested. These are now being cut, and one
firm says the pods are not half tilled ; he
predicts for eariy sorts very high prices
and a very short crop. If there was a rain
Immediately the late varieties might yield
an average crop, but as there is no pros-
pect of rain, a few days more of weather
like the present will completely ruin these
kinds.
Grand Island, Neb.— Never since the
establishment of the sugar beet factory
here has the beet crop promised so favora-
bly the 1st of July. The weather has been
exceptionally fine this Spring for thinning
and cultivation, the weeds coming too late
to Impede the growth of the plants.
J. E. K.
Sioux City, Ia.— The Sioux City Nur-
sery and Seed Company held its annual
meeting June 30. The old officers were re-
elected, as follows: John Peirce, president;
G-. H. Cummings, secretary ; H. A. Johns,
treasurer and general manager. The re-
ports showed that the company made the
most satisfactory showing last year of any
of the nine years that it has been in the
business. The usual dividend of 8 per
cent, was paid and a large amount was
passed to the surplus, making it $50,000,
after appropriating $2,000 to build a seed
warehouse in Michigan, where the com-
pany grows a large share of its stock. Last
year the company grew 50,000 bushels of
peas and beans in Michigan. — Jowmal.
European Not«s.
Fine weather continues over the
whole of Europe and is extremely favora-
ble, not only to the crops of this year, but
also to the growing plants for 1895. The
only unfavorable feature at present is the
rapid spread of the black fly in mangel,
sugar beet and table beet. In the case of
the former a little shrinkage of this kind
will not be felt, but as regards the latter
any diminution of crops will be seriously
felt. EuEOPEAN Seeds.
Catalogues Received.
W. Atlee Buepbe & Co., Philadelphia.
—Catalogue of Seeds tor Summer and Fall
planting.
Henry A. Dkeer, Philadelphia.— Quar-
terly Wholesale Price List of Seeds,
Plants, Bulbs, etc. (Summer edition.)
Mission Valley Greenhouses (G. On-
derdonk, manager), Nursery, Texas. —
Hand-Book of Fruits, etc., for Southern
Texas and Louisiana. A valuable work
for Southern planters, giving cultural
directions of and full descriptions of
plants listed.
ROSES. ™e^
THRIFTY STOCK.
I AMERICAN BEAUTY 2i2'-inch $7.00
Mount Vernon, N. Y
This is one of the most thriving and
charming of the many suburban towns
that form the residential retreats of the
city man of the great metropolis. Along
its avenues well kept lawns, dotted with
flower beds, betoken the cultured charac-
ter of the inhabitants ; every cottage has
its front and back yard, and every porch is
screened by a tracery of vines. Is it any
wonder, then, that the three firms of flor-
ists located here find no difficulty in dis-
posing locally of all the plants they can
raise ?
The oldest of the craft is M. Dummett,
Union ave., who has done business here
for the past quarter of a century. He has
ten houses and grows a miscellaneous
stock, necessitated by the demands of his
trade. Two houses were built last year,
one of which, 100x20 feet, is devoted exclu-
sively to roses. A northern lean-to or
propagating house, is used for the growing
of ferns, principally Adiantum ouneatum.
These are raised in cases four feet long,
six inches wide and four deep, placed over
the pipes, about two feet from same, no
benches being used. A space of about
four inches intervenes between each case,
allowing of a free circulation of hot air,
thus keeping the plants dry. Eight plants
are placed in a case, the distance from the
glass being about two feet. Fine long
fronds are obtained, growth being aided
by a watering of weak cow manure once
every two weeks. Mr. Dummett has been
very successful in growing Cycas revoluta
from suckers, the young plants selling
rapidly. The suckers are potted off in
small pots and plunged in propagating
frame with bottom heat.
The filling of vases and hanging baskets
is a prominent feature of his business, and
large numbers of vincas, ivies and other
plants suitable for the purpose are raised.
Twelve thousand geraniums were grown
last season, chiefly of the varieties double
and single General Grant and Gloire de
France, for which there is the greatest de-
mand.
A. Dummett who is bookkeeper for his
father, will shortly visit Europe on a busi-
ness and pleasure trip.
The name of Ed. Weimar is familiar to
all who have attended the New York
flower shows, where he has on several oc-
casions taken first premiums for his pot
plants of chrysanthemums and other sub-
jects. The former are not being grown so
extensively this year as formerly, more at-
tention having been given to bench cul-
ture. In an even span house the cream of
the new varieties are being raised and
promise well. Orchids and palms are in
excellent condition. A fine collection of
Kentias and arecas was observed, the pre-
deliction of his patrons being for these
rather than other sorts. The gladiolus
planted among his carnations, previously
referred to in these columns, are still
flowering. The bulbs were planted about
the beginning of February, the first Bowers
being cut for Easter. A large stock of
young Araucaria excelsa was in elegant
shape.
E. J. Nordmann is located at North
Eighth ave. and Bridge St., where he does
a first-class local trade. He is busy repair-
ing his palm house previous to stocking
same. In the lot was noticed collections
of nice Dracaena indivisa, carnations, and
some forty varieties of dahlias. '
BRIDESMAID.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA.
MME. CAROLINE TESTOUT
LA FRANCE
DUCHESS OF ALBANY
MERMET
BRIDE
PERLE
CLIMBING PERLE
SENATOR McK.AUGHTON
WICHURAIANA . . •. .
GREENHOUSES r
Western Springs, III.
6.00 .
6.00
6.00 .
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.60
5.00
10.00
4.00
.3V-inch $18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
" 10.00
11.00
VAUGHIIN'S SEED STORE,
CHICAGO:
1 46- 1 48 W.Washington St.
ROSES— Strong Stock.
Mermet, 3 inch ; Bride, 3 inch ; Perle,
3 inch ; Meteor, 3 inch ; Beauty, 3 inch,
$6.00 per 100. Gontier, 3 inch, $5.00 per
100 ; Niphetos, 2% inch, $4,00 per 100.
POEHIiMANN BROS.,
WHEN WRITING MEI^TIOWTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Seznperilorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz,
*' Compacts, new, $3.00 *'
" Vernon, 50o. a doz.; $4.00 a 100.
" Snowdrop, 60c. " $4.00 "
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sts., FHILi., FA.
Strong plants from 3-inch pots. Have these
over after planting.
600 Eaiserin A. Victoria, 250 Carolii\e
Testoat, 150 Am. Beauties, 30 Am. Belle,
S6.00 per 100.
200 Catharine Mermet, 25 Mad. Hoste,
76 Sunset, $4.00 per 100.
Also 300 Kaiserin Augrusta Victoria, from
SJ^ in. pots, »4.00 per 100.
HENRY MICHEL, Marion, Ind.
2,000 Bnslels of ONIONS for the Trade.
TRADE PRICES FOR FALL PLANT- per lOtolOO
ING NOW READY. bush'l. bUSllM.
Egyptian or Winter Onion Sets.. $1.75 $1.50
" Bottoms. .50 .40
Yellow Potato Onions, med. size 1.35 l.CO
" Sets 3.50 2.00
White " " med. size 8.00 1.60
Free on board at Richmond, Va.
After another year's trial our Big 6 collection
of Strawberries stands first. Our Pride Red
Kaspberry, the earliest in cultivation.
Cleveland Nursery Co., Rio Vista, Va., Introducers.
Strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Watteville, Bon
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at $7.00 per 100.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
WHEN WRITIHaMIHTIOH THE
SCXCHANaC
FBESH IHFOBTED FBOM BRAZIL.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Canes for Propagation
1 foot, 46c.; 13 feet, $4.60 : 26 feet, $8.00.
For Immediate Order.
Also imported OHCHlDS.Wi-ite for special quotations.
■w. A. mxanx,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
WHEW WRrriNG MENT:0W THr PLOniST-S EXCHANGE
BiR[ fLOfiiDt \mm
Contract gro-wing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, FI<A. i
WHEN WRn ING KiENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
Contracts Now in Order
For g-rowiDg your June Budded Peach of tfie
Elbertfl, Crosby, Cbampion aud oilier sorts
desired; also June Budded Plums of Japan
and other varieties, the Royal Apricot, as pw'^ll
ALEX. PULLEN,
MILFORD NURSERIES, MILFORD, DEL.
WHEN WRITrNG WENTIONTHE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursery Co^ Thos. Griffin, M^., Westbury Sia;, LL
tISTS- EXCHANGE
IN FINE CONDITION.
3000 Coleus, mostly Verecbaffeltii,
Golden Bedder, and some fancy kinds, ^a^d
3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100.
Verbenas* in bloom, fine and healthy,3-in.
pots, $3.50 per 100.
A few other Plants, as per ad. of June 16.
100,000 Cabbage Plants, Si-5d per
1000; $1.00 500, this is the finest strain in tbe
marltet, and every plant will make a head If
planted up to August 15.
CASH WITH OBDKR.
WM. J. CHINNICK, TEENTON, N, J
I GROW
A QENEKAL ASSORT-
MENT OF
Fruit and
Ornamentals.
HAVE 2,000 Elms, 3 to 3 ins. diameter: 4,000
Elms, 8 to 14 ft.; 3,000 Sugar Maples, 13 to
14 ft.; 4,000 Sugar Maples, 7 to 10 ft.; 6,000 Nor-
way Maples, 6 to 8 ft.; 500 Scarlet Maples,9 to 13
f t.;500 Lindens, 8 to 12ft.: 600 Golden Oaks, 8 to 10
tt.; 1,200 Purple Leaved Beech, 4 to 8 ft.; 1,000
White Fringe, 4to8ft; 10,000 Evergreens, all
sizes and kinds; 1,000 Blue Spruce, 8 to 6 ft.; 8,000
California Privet, 3 to 3 ft.; 3,000 Hydrangeas,
extra strong. RhododendroDS, Azaleas, Koses,
etc. A large Stock.
]^"Dest of facilities for Shipping— three Ex-
press Co's and Steamboats to New York City.
S. CRANE,
PROPRIETOR OF
NORWICH NURSERIES,
624
The^ KLORIST'S Kxchangb,
The Florist Business As I Have Seen
It the Past 40 Years.
Paper read by Edgar Sanders, of Chicago,
before the New Yorlt- jTUirists' Club, Jidy
It was on the let ot April, 1853, 41 years
ago, when I first passed through this now
grand city of yours, on my way to the cap-
ital city of Albany, where for the next
four years I took some part, if not exactly
in the florist's line, in that of its kindred
occupation — general gardening among the
fraternity of that city.
You perhaps have heard of words rife in
those times, namely, the "Western fever,"
and some cf yoa, no doubt, of a modest,
quiet city by the shores of Lake Michigan
called Chicago. By 1857 I got the fever in
its worst form, and being of a retiring
nature, naturally drifted to that city.
From that time to this I have had some-
thing to do in a florist's way in that city,
once in a while coming, as now, to this
Empire City and others of the Bast to, in
a measure, keep up old acquaintanceship,
and learn what I could from you, either to
my own profit, or in hopes of aiding others
who might not be able to make the trip.
Like Burns, I have more than once since
the Fall of 1853, at a show of the then New
York Horticultural Society, held at Metro-
politan Hall, been a"chielamang yetakin'
notes," and for that matter, was the regu-
lar English correspondent of a paper pub-
lished in New York, as early as 1851-3,
called The American Gardeners' Chroni-
cle, which, I fancy, few in this hall ever
heard of. So much for that trifling per-
sonal history ; and I am sure all of you,
knowing the modest character of the city
and people I hail from, will easily pardon
the allusion, especially when I can hon-
estly say, were not my home in Chicago, I
could easily be content to live in this city
of yours.
Your secretary a few days ago, kindly
informed me that the New York Florists'
Club, at their regular meeting this even-
ing, would be pleased to give me their at-
tention while I related what I recollected
of the " Florist's business as I have seen it
the past forty years." My recollection
then is, that forty years ago, save possibly
in the three cities of New York, Philadel-
phia and Boston, there was not a florist in
the whole country, as we understand the
term to-day. That I know is a bold asser-
tion. There might be, and were, in these,
as . in some other places, nurserymen and
florists, seedsmen and florists and gar-
deners and florists, but this later vigorous
ofishoot of horticulture " the florist" pure
and simple, was at the time mentioned,
if in existence at all, but in swaddling
clothes. Nay, further, the " retail florist "
whose sole business is to sell and make up
what others grow, did not then exist.
Going a little farther back, easily within
my time, the word "florist" in this or
any other English-speaking country, had
an entirely different meaning from that of
our day. When it was first used, it meant
a cultivator for profit or pleasure of what
were called florists' flowers, such as carna-
tions, tulips, auriculas, pansies, polyan-
thus and others, hobbies, mostly of simple
folk, and those who catered to the trade,
andnot,asnow, he who grows, sells whole-
sale or retail flowers or plants, or makes
up floral and does decorative work as a
business or calling.
Another thing, every beginner in the
flower growing line forty years ago, in this
country, was foreign born ; the American
born or Yankee has only come into the
business since it became of some impor-
tance. I recollect well of noting an adver-
tisement (a novelty) in a New York paper
at the time spoken of in relation to private
gardeners, who were then also exclusively
foreign born, like this : "Situation
wanted, gardener, American," but I found
out afterwards it was a colored man, and
did not count, but rather emphasized the
idea of the "piddling business" (their own
term), flower or plant raising being
scarcely worthy the aspirations of a native
American. However, they seem to have
taken kindly enough to it since, but for-
eign born, educated private gardeners
were the pioneers in this country of what
has now become such a wonderful indus-
try, that there is hardly a village in this
broad land but has its florist and like
societies to your own, devoted exclusively
to its interest.
Few also stop to think what a flgure
private gardeners cut in the early history
relative to horticultural societies of this
country. Since my time Prof. Thomas
Meehan, Wm. Saunders, R. B, Leuchar.a,
"Wm. Chorlton, Wm. Grey, still in the
harness, Wm. Bennett, Frank Pentland,
are a few of the men then prominent pri-
vate gardeners, some no longer with us,
others since become famous in one line or
another in horticultural pursuits. To an
old timer, the remnant still to be met with
of the good old term "gardener," in a few of
the florists' societies of this latter day is a
pleasant episode.
Plants Grown In the Fifties.
In nothing is the difference more
pronounced than in the plants grown by
florists of old times and now. I am sure
many of the gentlemen present could con-
duct a visitor for days around New York,
where acres upon acres of glass are devoted
to plant growth, and one could easily go
away with the idea that all that was neces-
sary to grow were roses, carnations, vio-
lets, some bulbs and a few other things in
a small way, for all the flowers needed,
with ferns, smilax and asparagus in_ the
way of greens. Not a few are specialists,
or put all their eggs in one basket. At the
time I speak of the only specialist, and he
a wonder of the time, that I remember of,
was "Dexter Snow, the verbena man," of
Chicopee, Mass., who had 300 catalogued
varieties of that once favorite plant.
Wideawake men, or florists, if yon will,
of those times, grew plants which thous-
ands of florists of to-day may have never
seen, heard of, or know. Andrew Reid,
Isaac Buchanan, Willie Wilson, Alfred
Bridgman, S. B. Parsons, Thos. Hogg, of
New York ; Robert Buist, John Dick, An-
drew Dryburgh, William Sherwood, of
Philadelphia; the Feasts and Hallidays,of
Baltimore ; Hovey, of Boston ; Louis Men-
ard, James Wilson and John Dingwall, of
Albany, were a fewof the prominent grow-
ers of the time, being also bouquet makers
as well, and all with more or less a general
collection of hot and greenhouse plants,
possessing but three to half a dozen mod-
est sized houses ; a man with half a dozen
houses being among the Nabobs, so to
speak, of their time.
Fine old Habrothamnus bushes, Abutilon
striatum, Fuchsia speciosa, Cestrum
aurantiacum and similar plants, from their
continuity of flowering, were highly prized
by the bouquet maker.
Another example : at the flrst flower
show I ever attended in New York, and
afterwards at those in Brooklyn, were seen
well grown plants of Hoya bella then just
out; Clerodendron fallax, Cyrtocerus re-
flexum with 14 heads of flowers ; many
varieties of ixoras. Begonia luxurians, then
a notable plant, Cissus discolor then just
imported, Nematanthus longipes, Taber-
usemontana coronaria, euphorbias, Cal-
anthe veratrifolia, Bletia hyacinthina,
.3Lschynanthu8 grandiflorus, Allamanda
verifolia, Phylica ericoides; ot heaths,
Boweana, .gracilis, autumnalis and trans-
parens, the beautiful Medenellamagniflca,
then noted as an exhibition plant, are a
tew I then noticed at my visits as particu-
larly well grown, and all were entered in
competition in classes open to florists and
private gardeners alike, the prizes some-
times going to one, sometimes to the other.
Who of the florists nowadays think ot
growing such plants, or could enter the
same at a show ? Few, who cater to the
out flower trade, as they all did in old
times.
In a June show of the New York Horti-
cultural Society, held in 1854, 1 think in
Clinton Hall, Astor place, upwards of
3.000 stands ot roses were staged, not you
may be sure of greenhouse growth, but
outdoor hardy ones. We almost fancy
such a sight would tax growers of the
present day to beat, in spite of this rose-
growing age.
It is surely to be regretted that the
specialist culture of a few kinds of plants
has, in a measure, driven out of cultivation
many beautiful flowering plants, both
hardy and tender. In one department,
however, that of ornamental or decora-
tive plant growing, particularly in palms,
a very few years has seen extraordinary
strides, placing this glorious class of plants
within the means ot the many, whereas in
old times, they were to be found only
among the favored and wealthy few, and
this not only with you ot the East, but
also in the West — one grower of our city
having probably 75,000 plants of all sizes.
The West In 1867.
When I arrived West in 1857, Cin
cinnati, then dubbed "Porkopolis," a name
that Chicago afterwards took away from
her ; also "Queen City ot the West," which
title St. Louis appropriated, only in turn
to be soon deprived of it after a stubborn
fight hy what has since been dubbed the
"World's Fair City," was the dispenser of
substantially all plants and flowers of
greenhouse growth for the great West.
Chicago ot that day, with well nigh 100,000
souls, had just three florists, all told, each
with one greenhouse apiece, of the regula-
tion lean-to or shed pattern, mostly on the
south side of a shanty to save expense,
flue-heated, ot course ; and even such em-
bryo florists stocked their houses with a
general collection of plants. I am sure
prior to this time all florists combined in
that city did not take in cash to exceed
tl,500 per year for flowers and plants, and
to eke out a living, grew shrubs, vegeta-
bles, etc., in combination. Suffice it to
say that flowers for a wedding, ball or party
of modest pretentions, had to be ordered in
advance and shipped from this Queen City
of the time.
It is a positive fact that a Greek's stand
in your city contains more flowers exposed
than could be cut in a week in all the
greenhouses Chicago then possessed, and,
I fancy, for even two or three years more,
say 1860 or so, when some better facilities
and plants began to be a little more com-
mon. It was a sorry flower, too, that the
maker-up of those times did not manage,
by hook or crook, to somehow work into
the made up work, and there was practi-
cally nothing else called for or vended.
Even immortelles -have done duty, mixed
in disguise with fresh flowers ; and I al-
most blush to say, at Christmas or at a
big ball or party, at the old Tremont
House, e.g., 100 boxes of artificial flowers
were used among the Arbor vitse garlands,
which green was our standby at the time
for such purpose, and until I accidentally
discovered that "bouquet greens" carpeted
many of the woods of Wisconsin. I was
the flrst, also, to discover or pick the last
named greenery, in 1853, in the woods west
of Albany. It was then making some
headway in New York.
The flrst considerable wedding I had to
do with in Albany in 1853 was not consid-
ered complete without hand bouquets,
which came from your city, and after their
use I begged the remains, so that I might
study their make-up, and did so by com-
mencing to unwind some 100 yards of cot-
ton, where the maker had left off, count-
ing the pieces used, and that's how I flrst
became a bouquet maker of the regulation
pattern of the day.
A hand bouquet of the period w£is some-
times flat, like unto the shape of a trowel;
but the nobby ones were round, with a
cauliflower head and required to have a
very delicate handle, so as to fit into fancy
bouquet holders. No stems must be seen,
even in the bouttonieres or corsage bou-
quets. Now a yard of stem, the thicker
the better, leaves and all, is the correct
thing— so much for taste, education, or,
maybe, fashion.
In ten years, 1867, things had changed
very materially. Weft as well as East.
The first bouquet store had opened in
Chicago, and wonderful tales came West
of the rank New York had attained in the
floral line. I then made my first return
visit East, calling on my way on sundry
towns. In Toledo, Ohio, a hardware dealer
had started the ball rolling by building, I
think, two small greenhouses for the sale
of plants and flowers. At Detroit I saw
none, but near-by I visited a private place
with 12 large vineries for exotic grapes — a
great industry then, and most of us grew
pot vines, although now, probably owing
to California grapes, a lost art. At
Rochester, that Mecca of nurserymen, not
a florist was there, but a florists' and plant
business was being done by Ellwanger &
Barry, and possibly one or two others.
A regret was expressed by Ellwanger
& Barry that there was no regular florist
as they would gladly give up that part ot
the trade, their other business pressing on
them so much. Albany had added two or
three new members to the fraternity, but
no bouquet stores ; orders were taken in
town and made up at the garden. But
when I came to New York, the fourteen
years from 1853, had indeed shown won-
derful progress in the new movement.
Stores in number were run by non-grow-
ers ; houses were paying seemingly fabu-
lous prices as rent, and orders were talked
of of value of thousands ot dollars each,
all of which seemed so extravagant, and a
warning having been given me that some
of the tales were told to guy a Chicagoan,
I was fain, in a measure to keep mum, lest
I showed a Western greenness.
Roses were no longer one or a short sea-
soned flower, but the most successful
growers seemed then to grow them in 13 or
14-inch pots, k la Chiswick, and not in
solid beds ; benches ot four inches, ot
course, would have been thought madness,
with new plants from cuttings grown fresh
every year.
What carnationists delight to call the
divine flower was then all the go ; " bot-
toming" of fancy mossed wire frames with
flowers was a revelation that alone paid
one in the trade for the visit.
The "double deckers," that is, a bottom-
ing with short stem flowers and riding
these with others, though the piece when
made up did not keep like our old fash-
ioned formal pieces made up as flat as a
pancake, seemed somehow to be a taking
idea.
Stemming was the chief labor, it taking
two or three to supply a clever maker np,
and with cotton or bass (hair wire not
then in), bits of willow, match sticks or
rushed, as the case may be. The single
primrose done on a piece of broom corn
with a seed for a fastener.
Double primroses were invaluable, and
abutilons and other suitable flowers were
opened out to cover more surface. I say
all these preparations took three or four
helpers tor every clever maker up, or
should I say artist ? I believe the term had
already been apjjlied. The camellia, of
course, was a veritable king of Winter
flowers, and had to be "pinned" on a stem.
An azalea must have had a bad color in-
deed if not usable; even the old purple
(purpurea), a kind easily grown, seemed
somehow fit to work in.
The actual cost of the flowers used in
some of these made-up pieces of old times
was not what told in the charge when ren-
dering the bill, but the "artistic skill" in
putting them together.
Who will not say that the enormous
profits of these good old times, speaking
from a business point of view, did not
have much to do in drafting into the trade
much capital, and all kinds and conditions
of men to learn it as they went along. A
couple ot decades before this it was but a
side issue to another calling; a thousand
dollars invested would be considerable,
$5,000 a wonder, in various parts of the
country, notably, of course, near the
larger cities ; then four, times that would
be heard ot and blocks ot houses be talked
about, until now it is easier to understand
when speaking ot greenhouse establish-
ments to give them in acreage, as though
speaking of a garden or farm.
I shall not bother you with the status ot
the trade to-day and that of the recent
past; you all know more about that than
I can tell you ; but I beg of you to consider
before you condemn us old fossils, that at
the early times I speak of there were then
unheard ot many things you now enjoy.
No horse railroads were known in the
whole world, let alone cable or electrics.
Did we want to visit a neighbor we had to
"pad the hoof." An order might possibly
be sent by mail, but hardly by telegraph,
and to receive an order in one's ofiSce from
a customer miles away, through a bit of
wire, was no more likely than that our
children will fly or be sent by some "vril"
power.
Who thought of keeping or preserving
so delicate a tissue as a flower, by ice or
cold, that trying enemy to old time gar-
deners, which caused many a sleepless
night in order to keep it away.
If we wanted a label or flower stick we
whittled it ; did we want water, manned
the pump or the bucket, and did not just
turn a faucet. To form the grassy lawn
we swung the scythe, and that by day-
break in the dew. And by the by I never
worked but in one commercial garden or
nursery other than my own, and that was
at James Wilson's, of Albany, for, I think
three days, wages, 75 cents per day of 14
hours, from five in the morning till seven
at night, and did not think of asking for
the Irishman's reversal ot figures from
seven in the morning till five at night if it
made no difference, nor to strike either
tor wages or hours. Glass of 8x10 was
then quite aristocratic like, 7x9 a step
below, while 6x8 was only Ht for little fel-
lows. Brick flues were almost universal.
An occasional hot water and flue combined
was used by such as could spare themoney
or had the ingenuity, to construct the new
tangle. .
By the way, I saw one of these old time
houses still left as a relic, although, of
course, not for the trade, at its building,
near Riverside the other day, and X learned
it was on the old family residence site of
Dan. F. Teeman. I should judge it to be
three-quarters of a century old, but its
face looked familiar.
There was no florist's literature of that
period, and but two horticultural maga-
zines—Houe'j/'s and the Horticulturist;
the American Gardeners' Chronicle soon
died and left no sign. The farmers had
many weekly or monthly papers then,with
a horticultural department attached, and
looked upon nurserymen, growers of flow-
ers and even private gardeners as good
patrons. All the progressive men ot the
time took or contributed to these farmer-
gardener periodicals: even the English
periodicals of the times, like the Garden-
ers' Chronicle and others, had a, farm part,
a garden part — nay, even a general news-
paper part of eight pages.
Ashland, O.
A. C. LAMPRECHT has begun the erection
of a new greenhouse between Cleveland
ave. and the Wooster road.
Knoxville, Tenn.
We here had the heaviest hail storm on
July 3 that we have had in ten years. The
hailstones were large ones, and the storm
lasted SO minutes. A lot of glass was
broken, and much damage done to the
cornfields.
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
625
Roses at Dorchester, Mass.
At time of my yisit to the establishment
of Chas. V. Whitten, Esq., Center St.,
Lawrence Cotter, who is superintendent in
charge, was busy planting several houses
with roses, and X was permitted to watch
and make notes of how he did it.
This establishment has the credit of
sending in some of the best stock that en*
ters Boston, and every year the roses beat
their own record; even this past season,
with all the depression, they have been, so
far as prices are concerned, on top. Mr.
Cotter does not hesitate to attribute the
reason of his success to the care he gives
the plants at the start. The method
adopted by him is as follows :
The benches having been thoroughly
cleaned, repaired and sweetened some
time ahead, are then ready for the filling.
The bench is first covered with sod, the
turf grass side down, making a complete
bed, this again being covered with a layer
of charcoal, then a .sprinkling of i-inch
bone. The compost, which consists of
well rotted manure, bone dust and loam,
thoroughly mixed together, is afterward
added, making the depth of the bed, when
complete, five to six inches. The use of
charcoal is commented upon by some as
unnecessary and expensive. Mr. Cotter
says the cost is about $30 for all his houses,
and the value of charcoal as a deodorizer
is incalculable ; at the same time it helps
to keep down Insect pests at the roots and
to equalize moisture. (It is our opinion
that charcoal is not used as much as it
should be ; its value is underestimated.)
At this establishment there are 17 houses,
seven of which are 20x90 feet ; the other
ten vary ia length from 75 to 180 feet.
Mermet, Bride and Meteor are chiefly
grown.
Mr. Cotter believes in carrying roses
over the second season, so that he does not
plant every year, but by taking it in rota-
tion several houses are planted with young
stock each season, thus keeping up the
succession.
Against Overhead Heating.
The houses being divided into two
parts, a roadway running between, one
division is heated by hot water, the other
bj^ steam. Overhead heating has been
tried with ill effect and has presented con-
siderable difiiculty, Mr. Cotter giving it as
his opinion that roses cannot be grown
successfully with overhead heating, at
any rate not in those houses. By its use
he met a serious obstacle in the steam
flow pipes being in the ridge, and to move
them would involve much trouble and ex-
pense ; so it was decided to cover them
with a nonconductor. For this purpose
magnesia packing was used, about an
inch thick, with the result that shoots and
buds can now rest on the pipe without in-
jury, and the temperature of the houses
has been perfect. It was at first feared
that the loss of so much heating surface
would interfere with keeping up the
requisite temperature in hard weather,
but no trouble has been experienced in
that direction ; more than that, the heat
has been more even in every respect and
the results from the houses treated in this
way excellent. Magnesia packing has
been found superior to asbestos.
Thos. Cox keeps his establishment in
first-class order, everything so compact
and business-like. Mr. Cox believes in
solid beds for his roses. By this method
he can always cut roses, so he says, and
" earn a dollar, and, just now, the latter
appears like a cart wheel." A row of 0.
Cook along the back of a large house was
especially flne. Nephrolepis exaltata and
Adiantum cuneatum var., are extensively
grown and are in good shape.
Chrysanthemums are grown entirely in
boxes ; these are of uniform size to suit
the houses and are moved in and out with-
out any difficulty. They save a great deal
of labor. At present the boxes are out
doors. Mr. Cox reports excellent results
from this method and prefers it to plant-
ing out in houses.
tiome 500 Erica densa, planted out in full
sun, looked very well, indeed so also did a
similar number of this season's propaga-
tion.
Thob. H. Mead has six houses of roses,
each 100 feet long, two of which are planted
out. Mermet and Bride are chiefly grown,
with which Mr. Mead is very successful.
Thos. Stokk has seven houses, each 135
feet long, in which he grows chiefly carna-
tions and violets, his stock of these rank-
ing among the best that goes into Boston.
NOETON Bkos. have four rose houses,
each 150 feet long ; they were at time of
visit busy replanting. Beds instead of
benches are used here; the first part or
half of bed consists of large stones, making
a solid square, on which the soil is plactd
to a depth of 12 to 15 inches. Messrs.
Norton pin their faith to this system and
get good results. J. W.
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♦ At a EBAKGAIK for tlie next Tljirty Days. ♦
♦ Pine, clean, healthy stock, suitable Co
^ varieties. This stock was grown for n
4 PinntiDg. It wanted, speak quick. Send for list.
:♦ Mention this paper. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Ct, t
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ROSES
In Endless Varieties.
2)^, SH, 4i4 inch pots.
Cut Smilax always on hand.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
ROSES
Jiipheto
First quality stock from 4 inch pots.
Per Uunclred SIO.OO
Per Thousand JS90.00
GEO. L. PARKKR,
807 WaBhinglon St., DORCHESTER, MASS.
BEIDES, BBIDBSMAID3, PEELES, LA •»~» ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^» H03TES. CnSIHS, METEOES. MEEMETS'
7BA1TCE, HIPEEI03, X^\^<9J^S9 lESTOSIS,
From 2, 3 and i inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, Inventors of Vuleanlnd India
Rubber. Extra strong Greenhouse Hose to -withHtand high pressure, 3 inch,
3 ply, 15 cents per foot In 60 feet lengths. Mention paper
AMERICAN BEAUTY "T^^or"
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset^ Cusin, La France.
3 and 4 inch pots. Prime stock, pHCked liKht and shipped at special florists rates. Write for prices
includiQf,' delivery to your express office.
A. S. MACBEAN, - LAKEWOOD, EW JERSEY.
In 2K, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N.
Y.
40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
READY FOR IKEMEDIATB PLANTING.
Fully equal to those sent out tlie last two years, and perfectly healthy in every respect'
Only selected gro^vtli from flowering shoots used for propagating.
CEN. JACQUEMINOT, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
ULRICH BRUNNER, BRIDESMAID, SOUV. DE WOOTTON,
LA FRANCE,
3 incli pots, S9.00 per 100 ; i inch pots, Sla.OO per 100.
PERLE, SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERMET, MME. HOSTE,
SAFRANO, NIPHETOS, BRIDE,
B inch pots, S7.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, «10.00 per 100.
J". I-». I^IXiXjOKT, :Etl<:>oxxxis'k>\xx'St I*a..
5EXCHANGC
Strang
Field
Grown
Better
Than
Imported.
FIFTEEN ACRES OK
HYBRID PERPETUAL, MOSS ^™ CLIMBING ROSES,
Extra strong, busby, well developed plants, no better in
the world, sure to please. General assortment of leading
varieties, including following best forcing sorts:
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. MAGNA CHARTA,
PAUL NEYRON, ULRICH BRUNNER,
MRS. J. H. LAING, M. P. WILDER,
PRINCE CAMILLE de ROHAN.
Special rates for early orders booked for coming Fall or Spring delivery.
.... nVUl, ASSORTMENT ....
HARDY PLANTS and SHRUBS, BULBS, FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SMALL FRUITS,
GRAPEVINES, Etc.
No trouble to show stock or quote prices. Catalogues and Price Lists Free.
29 GKEBNHOirSES.
1000 ACRES.
THESTORBUIIIlBRISOIICO.,PllllimiLLE,OlilO.
'MUM GROWERS
WHO DESIEB
Cane Stakes
SHOULD ORDER
4 to 3 feet Reeils, at....S3.00 a lOOU
7 to 9 " •' " .... 5.00 "
H to 13 " " " ... 6.00 "
OF
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO.,
The Jobbers in Florists' Supplies,
1 024 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Tl>ey are flne, 360 Reeds to a, Bnndle.
o jsl HKT .A. T I o osr s
A flne large etook of FIELD GROWN.
PLANTS ready in the Pall. Send for
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Hayen, Mich.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS. Lone Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Ivory and H. B. Wfdener, $2.00 per 100.
SKA I LAX, from 2J^ inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
POINSETTIAPULCHERRIMA,from
4 inch pots, $1.50 per doz.
PRIMULA SINENSIS, from 2^ inch
pots, J4.00 per IIX).
G. EISELE, 1 f th and Jefferson Sts. Phila. Pa
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.^.^^
LATEST VARIETIES.
From ^Yi incb. pots, - - per 100, S5 00
•'4 " . . . .« 10 00
Kepotted and cutback twice; ready for
planting In Iiouse.
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.Y.
Summer Rose Buds
of Perle, Mermet, Bride and Niplietoa.
FRESH CUT.
Shipped C. O. D. at $3.00 per 100.
YORKVILLE G R E E ^ H O U S E ,
GEO. H. BENEDICT,
Telephone 618. YORKVILLE, N. Y.
Mermets, Cusins.Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Lei me price your lists. Casli mill order.
ROBCRX P. T£SSOI>I,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
Cusin, Bride, Hermet, Meteor,
Bridesmaid, Ferle.
In 2'A, S and 4 in. pots. Cheap for Cash.
GEO. E. FANCOURT.
WILKESBARRE, PA.
R
^^/^k^ 2 and 3
vf OW^ inch pots.
GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid,
Wootton, Wattevifie, Mad. Cusin.
■«rrite for I»rlces,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
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E. C. Reineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
B. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., B. C.
Edgar Sanders... 1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Donlop Toronto, Ont.
Waivier WUiSHiRE Montreal, Que.
Dajsl. B. Long Buffalo, N. Y.
John G. Ebi.er Saddle Biver, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. H.ONAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
tt. LiTTLEJOHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. ScuTT Milwaukee, Wis-
EoQENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
Jas. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott Traveling Hepresentative.
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David Ktjst, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Contents.
AZALEA Growing i
BOILERS, Hints Regarding (Iiius.) . .
Catalogues Received
Changes in business
Chester County carnation Society .
Chrvsanthemcm Society op Ameiuca
Correspondence :
SGbedules and JudginK
CuLTOHAL Department:
Roses
CUT Flower Prices
Epiphyllum
Florist Business in past 40 Years
florists Club, Etc
New York Florists' Club ....
Orchid Growers' Calendar ....
Question box :
Dwarfed Rose Plants
ROSES at DobCHESTER, MASS
SEED Trade report
Trade notes ;
Mount Vernon, N". Y.
Asbland, O.. KnoxviUe.Tenn.
Boston, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, Kingston,
N. T., Milwaukee. New York
Baltimore, Buffalo, Chattanooga"; Montreal,
Philadelphia, Toronto
St. Louis
Cambridge, Mass., Cincinnati ....
New York.
The Uarket.
This week has seen a still greater
decline in the amount of business done.
Very few flowers are coming in, but quite
sufficient to supply all demands. Roses
worthy the name are not seen now, those
arriving being small and generally poor.
Lilium longiflorum and L. auratum are
coming in fairly plentiful. A few dahlias
have been received, but there was no call
for them. Among carnations the best
kind at present is probablj^ Albertini, but
they are arriving in limited numbers.
Sweet peas are everywhere in abundance
in all shades of color ; there is really no de-
mand for them; audit is questioned how it
can pay to pick and bunch the blooms at
the figures obtained. Valley is quite plen-
tiful.
Aronnd Town.
H. A. Hoffman, wholesale florist,
West 24th St., will leave next week on a
trip to Europe.
Fleischmann has gone, on a fishing ex-
cursion to Maryland. As an attraction ir
one of his show windows this week he ex-
hibits the *' smallest horse in America " — a
little beauty. Crowds gather around to
admire it.
The fishing excursion of the employes
of the P. L. Booart Association, to the
Banks, came off on Wednesday. A very
enjoyable time was spent; and with the
exception of one or two cases of seasickness
no other casualties occurred. Fish stories
are now frequently heard.
Wm. H. Gunther, West 39th st., has al-
tered the interior of his store, and has now
a neatly appointed office in the rear. He
has been making a tour of his violet grow-
ers up the Hudson, and reports that the
plants are looking healthy. Good crops
are anticipated.
John I. Raynor, of Burns & Raynor,
West 28th St., is taking advantage of the
Summer dullness, and has gone for a vaca-
tion to Atlantic Highlands.
The Manhattan Bouquet Co., which
had the fiower girls scattered over the city,
has, according to the daily papers, col-
lapsed. The management of the concern,
it is alleged, was unsatisfactory, hence the
failure. The entire business has been sold
to William B. Martin, of California, who
intends running it in a thoroughly organ-
ized manner, probably making Brooklyn
his objective point.
The retail stores make but slight win-
dow displays now, and cut flowers are con-
spicuous by their absence. Thorley's deco-
ration this week consisted of a jardiniere
of Lilium auratum in a bed of selaginella.
J. H. Small t& Sons had a circular dish of
white water lilies bordered with pink ones,
embedded in a collection of fine plants of
Adiantum cuneatum, with a vase of gladi-
olus at each side. Hanft & Co.'s display
was wholly composed of palms and ficus
plants.
New York Florists' Club.
A very interesting and important meet-
ing of the Club was held Monday nigbt,
July 9, in the Elks' rooms, 19 W. 27th st-,
President O 'Mara in the chair. The at-
tendance was not what it should have
been, having in view the importance of the
subjects under consideration.
The CoDTentiOD.
H. Rath, chairman of the commit-
tee on transportation, reported that he
had been in communication with the vari-
ous railroad companies in regard to rates,
accommodation, etc. He found that they
all would charge $4.75 for excursion fare,
but the Jersey Central R. R., had offered a
special train, providing the number of
delegates reached 100 and over, the com-
pany also agreeing to run the train to des-
tination in Sj^ hours.
In regard to hotels, Mr. Rath recom-
mended that the members individually
make their own arrangements. Prices, so
far as he could learn, ranged from $2.50 to
$3.50 per day ; but it was impossible to ob-
tain accommodation for the members as a
body, at any one hotel.
After discussion It was agreed to go to
Atlantic City by the Jersey Central, the
members to be apprized of the final ar-
rangements subsequently.
A Badge.
This same committee was empow-
ered to provide a badge for the delegates
and friends with suitable inscription.
Bowling Team.
New York will be represented in
the bowling contest; E.Leuly, of West Ho-
boken, has been selected to organize and
captain a team. Mr. O'Mara informed
Mr. Leuly that the cup was in his
(O'Mara's) possession, and "you want to
bring it back," said he.
Arrangements were also made at this
meeting for the proper decoration of the
cars and to provide refreshments for the
delegates en route to Atlantic City.
Fall Show.
There will, in all probability, be a
Show here this Fall ; but of what dimens-
ions we cannot yet state.
The By-Laws.
Some very important and neces-
sary changes have been made in the by-
laws, notably the admission of honorary
members and the extension of tenure of
office of the trustees. Each member will
be supplied with a copy of the changes,
which will be submitted at next meeting
for ratification and subsequent adoption.
Oscar Boiler, of West Hoboken, N. J.,
was elected a member.
Mr. Sanders then delivered his essay on
"The Florist Business as I Have Seen It
the Past 40 Years," which was exceedingly
well received. It was one of the most in-
teresting that has yet been read before the
Club. The essayist was loudly applauded
and awarded a vote of thanks. The essay
appears in another page.
John Morris explained his efforts to
have the city authorities sanction the cov-
ering of the public buildings with Ampe-
lopsiB Veitchii. He expected to obtain
same at any moment now, and had no
doubt that the necessary plants would be
forthcoming when required. The action
of Mr. Morris was favorably commented
upon; and should he succeed in his endeav-
ors it was thought the florists' trade would
be considerably benefited through emula-
tion of edifice covering by ivy.
BrooklTn.
The retail men on Myrtle ave. have ex-
perienced a considerable falling off in
business during the past ten days.
M. T. Keen AN, who does a fairly large
trade here, says he is only kept moving by
an occasional wedding or funeral order.
A. F. Wacker made the same remark.
The Exotic Floral Co., who recently
started in here, are satisfied with the busi-
ness they have done so far. They antici-
pate an average share of patronage in this
locality so soon as the season opens.
Lakgjahr has returned from his vaca-
tion with a stock of fish stories for the edi-
fication of his friends.
Wocker Bros, will shortly commence,
at Diamond st., the erection of a green-
house, 129x19 feet.
There are few flowers coming in just at
present. Roses are seldom seen, while
sweet peas and carnations, with a few
tiger lilies, form the bulk of the stock ar-
riving.
The old fashioned garden at Prospect
Park is a favorite resort for visitors just
now. Shirley poppies, L. candidum, fox-
gloves and cornflowers give a wealth of
bloom, while portulaca, thyme, larkspur
and mint recall the flowers of grandmoth-
er's garden.
Indianapolis.
The Florists' Club's regular monthly
meeting for July was held on June 27, on
account of the Fourth falling on Wednes-
day, meeting day. After considerable dis
cussion of the cemetery question, it was
left to a committee to draft a memorial, to
be presented to prominent ministers and
the cemetery trustees.
Florists' Club picnic will beheld atBelle-
vue Club House, July 16. Three new
members were elected.
A severe hail and wind storm struck this
city and vicinity June 21 ; only loss from
hail was the destruction of about 400 panes
of glass,)) 10x12, for John G. Rathsam.
Many shade trees were blown down and
rain fell in torrents. Lightning struck
the dwelling of John Bertermann, tearing
off a few shingles and weather boarding,
passing down a convenient steam pipe to
the ground.
JoHK Heideneeich & Co. dlssolved
partnership, Mr. John Grande starting for
himself at 322 Shelby st., with one house,
115x18, one, 60x18, boiler house and office,
making a very neat start; the whole is
heated by steam. John Heidenreich con-
tinues at the old place.
Messrs. YoUNG & SoNNENSCHMiDT are
getting their new place at Stratford in
shape, one house, 100x20, -one, 100x12,
offlce and boiler house constituting the
place, steam heat. All mail to be ad-
dressed to 246 E. Washington st.
John Fohl succeeds Martin Braendlein
at Mapleton, the latter starting a new
place near Brown Hill cemetery, with two
houses, 60x12, boiler house, steam heat.
W.B.
Boston.
Market Notes.
The month of July is expected to
commence the dull season, but up to date
there is little to find fault with, for busi-
ness is as good as at any time in the past
few months. Bar Harbor, Cottage City,
and Narragansett Pier may now be consid-
ered open for the season, and heavy ship-
ments to those popular resorts are a daily
occurrence. The smaller and less noted
seashore towns will soon fall in line and a
good trade is almost promised.
Notwithstanding the fact that a week
ago a large surplus stock was on hand a
few varieties are actually scarce to-day,
and it is improbable that any particular
sort could stand a run of any magnitude.
Of roses. Bride is good property and not
in sufficient quantity for the demand ;
pink roses are plentiful enough, owing to
the numerous sorts. Albany, La France,
and Bridesmaid lead in sales. Beauty and
Bruuner, with a few Jacqueminot, are in
good request at the seashore, which de-
mand calls also for high grade ferns, from
Adiantum cuneatum to A. Farle^rense and
Asparagus plnmosus, for decorating. The
call for carnations is increasing, and they
are not so plentiful as quoted in last re-
port. Hector, Scott, Ada Byron, and
Grace Wilder lead in sales other than
white, the latter increasing fifty per cent,
in tbe past week. Gladiolus, asters and
tube roses are just coming in and have but
small demand as yet.
The Flower Growers' Co-operation As-
sociation will lose the convenient corner
entrance to their store on Park st., and
will hereafter enter towards the rear of
the building. In re-arranging the floor
area they lose the entire front.
It is expected that a special meeting of
the Gardeners and Florists' Club will of
necessity be called on an early date to dis-
pose of important questions. F. W.
Milwaukee.
The lethargy of Summer has come upon
us and while the thermometer maintains a
high elevation business is correspondingly
low. Commencements over, and all of the
florists having had a good week, only
funeral orders and occasional weddings
furnish enough to keep the spider from
spinning a web over the portals. Milwau-
kee has not recovered from last year's
financial blow as rapidly as expected and
naturally the florists feel this as much, if
not more, than other lines. Nearly all are
now engaged in making repairs, looking
after outside stock and keeping out of the
sun.
So far as can be learned, the delegation
from Milwaukee to Atlantic City will not
require a special train for its accommoda-
tion. The distance is somewhat extensive,
finances are not too heavy and with other
reasons, " too numerous to mention," as
the country editor would put it, will keep
many of the fiorists from the convention.
It is possible that Mr. Ellis or Mr. Poll-
worth, of the Wisconsin Flower Exchange,
may attend on account of the probability
of the organization of the wholesale
dealers, but of this they are not certain.
The strike has not caused much incon-
venience with out of town shipments, be-
cause there haven't been many. On several
days receipts of stock from Chicago were
delayed slightly, but that was the extent
of the trouble.
Stock has been only fair to medium
lately, with prices about normal. Roses
have not been in heavy demand, and first-
class stock has been difficult to obtain.
Carnations, with the exception of good
red, are plentiful and are quoted at $5.
Charles Mann has been cutting a quan-
tity of candidum lilies which he is selling
here and in Chicago.
Alexander Klokner has given up his
Grand avenue store down town, and will
hereafter transact all of his business at
the greenhouse at 10th st. and Grand ave.
T. G. Armstrong, at 1422 Cedar st.,
is offering his stock and fixtures for sale,
preparatory to making his home in Cali-
fornia.
The latest issue of the city directory
gives 47 names of persons under the head
of florists.
F. P. Dilger has been cutting a lot of
fine gladioli which find a ready sale. Mr.
Dilger reports carnations as doing quite
well.
William Edlefsen and wife celebrated
their silver wedding on Friday, July IS.
W. S. S.
Kingston, N. Y.
H. A. Stone is building four new houses
for the growing of violets ; when these are
finished he will then have a capacity for
40,000 plants.
The Florist's Exchanok.
627
Toronto.
The weather has been cooler and more
pleasant this last week and trade has got
down to regular Summer dullness. Good
flowers are not plentiful and there is not
much call for them. Most of the stores
make a good show but report business
slow. There is still plenty of plants
brought to market, and on Saturday quite
a few of them changed hands, but prices
were very low.
A very heavy hail storm visited the
eastern part of our city last Friday and
broke quite a lot of glass. Among the
florists and market gardeners in that sec-
tion cabbages arid other vegetables were
cut all to pieces. The ice could have been
shovelled up by the wagon load. The
storm did not spread very widely, which
was a good ,iob for many of us who were
just outside tbe worst of it.
J. Davis, one of our flower pot makers
here, has built a fine new factory, and has
put in some of the best machinery to be
had ; so Toronto flower pots will be quite
up to the times. T. Manton.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The flower show held by the Chattanooga
Floral Society June 13, 13 and 14 has awak-
ened the people of this city to the great
value of such an association. No one
knew, no one ever dreamed that such a
fair could ever be gotten up here in Chat-
tanooga. President George M. Bradt has
received letters from several other South-
ern cities asking for the constitution and
by-laws of this society, and all other infor-
mation that will assist them in perfecting
an organization such as is here. Many
homes have been made more beautiful by
new Bowers, vines and plants being plant-
ed in the yards since this society has been
organized. One can hardly find a home in
the city or suburbs that has not its little
flower garden. It is intended to make the
chrysanthemum show, commencing Tues-
day, November 6, as great a success as the
one just mentioned. The following com
mittee on arrangements, rules and regula-
tions governing the exhibition has been
appointed : C. O. Hunt, chairman ; Mrs.
Douglass Everett, Mrs. J. W. Crouch, E.
S. Nixon, Mrs. George T. Fry, Sr.
Philadelphia.
There has been quite a scarcity of white
flowers this past week; otherwise there
has been more than demand called for.
Trade Is very quiet; the only things to
break the monotony are a few funeral or-
ders. Tuberoses have made their appear-
ance again, and bring $6 ; Cape Cod lilies,
16; Egyptian lotus, $1. SO a dozen ; carna-
tions, 50c. ; .white have brought $1 this past
week. Sweet peas are on the decline;. they
bring 35c. to 50o. Usually at this time of
, year there are plenty of white roses, gener-
ally Marie Guillot, but this variety seems
to be off this season, and there is quite a
demand for Niphetos.
FloriBfs* SuppltcB.
Makschbutz & Co. speak very
well of the past season. They will shortly
take stock and then arrange things for
next season. In the meantime many new
and tasteful designs are being prepared
for the coming season.
Ernst KAUEFMAN reports trade now
very dull. Some of the new designs in
baskets for next season are very nice and
attractive, the celluloid ones being espe-
cially so.
Growers.
John G. Eisele has an interesting
house planted with Begonia semperflorens
in four varieties. They are planted on
benches in about four inches of soil, and
are now one mass of bloom, and prove very
profitable for Summer work. For bunches
of flowers the stalk is cut close down,
while for designs the flowers can be taken
and wired. A house of Niphetos, old
plants, looks very promising for future
bloom. Mr. Eisele is a firm believer in old
plants of this rose as being the best paying.
Chas, Schtjck & Bro. are now cleaning
up and replanting. They report a falling
oS in plant trade this past Spring, espe-
cially in geraniums. They have a nice
batch of gloxinias and fancy caladinms
now ready for sale, but the demand is very
small.
Wm. Niemah is tearing down and re-
building one of his houses fronting on 6th
St. The saloon license was not forthcom-
ine this year, so tbe florist business has to
be continued with hopes for the future.
ROBT. Scott & Son are now busy plant-
ing and working up their stock of roses.
They handled half a million young roses
this past season and are now propagating
for next one. The roses are potted on
coming from the cutting benches, then in
Fall are boxed ready for filling Spring or-
ders. Two houses of 'mnms for cut flow-
ers are looking very good. Datid Kust.
Montreal.
The Pansy Shew.
The recently formed Pansy Society
held its first exhibition last Saturday
afternoon. Mr. Alfred Joyce, the first
vice-president, threw open his handsome
grounds to the public, who were admitted
to the exhibition free of charge, and the
display of pansies, roses and herbaceous
flowers was made in the setting of a fine
avenue of trees, on a trim lawn several
acres in extent and with a bright back-
ground of flower beds and borders, remind-
ing visitors of the old English demesnes.
Pansies and roses have passed the zenith
of their beauty some weeks since, but the
society deferred its exhibition in the ex-
pectation that the electric railway laid out
to Outremont would be in operation. In
this they were disappointed, but lovers of
flowers were not deterred from finding
their way to the exhibition, and many well-
known citizens were observed critically ex-
amining pansies or strolling through Mr.
Joyce's delightful grounds.
The pansies were competed for in twelves,
and about a score of dozens were in com-
petition in the various classes. There has
probably never been a finer display of
fancy pansies seen in this section of the
country. In show pansies growers have
something to learn as to the different
types. Self s were in some instances not
true, and the demonstration of yellow and
white grounds, while correctly marked,
might have been better developed.
The competition in hardy roses was
limited, but the several exhibits in this
class were excellent and upheld the rose as
the queen of flowers. Hardy herbaceous
flowers were well represented, and their
variety of colors and forms and tasteful
arrangement called forth much commenda-
tion.
A table of pansies (for exhibition only)
from W. B. Davidson & Sons was much
admired and Mr. A. Pinoteau, city gar-
dener, also made a handsome display of
pansies. The judge was Mr. C. Scrim,
of Ottawa.
The following Is the list of awards :
Show pansies, self s— First, George Robinson
(gardener to A. Joyce, Esq.): second, W. M.
Kamsay, Outremont.
Show pansies, yellow and "white grounds
—First, W. M. JRarasay.
Fancy pansies— First, W. B. Davidson & Sons.,
florists, Cote St. Paul ; second, George Robin-
son.
Seedling pansies— First, Thos. Hall, Outre-
mont; second, George Robinson.
Director's silver medal otTered for the best
aggregation of the foregoing exhibits awarded
to George Robinson.
Hardy rose&-o.Pirst, Robert Beld, Outremont;
second, Geo. Robinson.
Hardy herbaceous flowers— First, George
Robinson ; second, Frank Roy, superintendent
Mount Royal Cemetery.
Strawberries— Thomas Hall.
A look through the ground displayed
many beauties in the herbaceous and an-
nual beds that are too seldom met with.
Those most deserving mention at this
season being Heuchera sanguinea. Lychnis
Haageana and fulgens. Delphiniums nudi-
caule, and others ; Scabiosa caucasia,
Canterbury bells, foxgloves, Malvamos-
chata, Iceland popples, sweet Williams,
Agrostemma coronaria, Geum coccineum
plenum, Linums flavum and ccerulea,
Linaria reticulata, ranunculus, and a host;
of others, not forgetting a bed of Verbena
venosa, which was a blaze of bloom. Tub-
erous begonias are very fine here, and the
display will be gorgeous when the hun-
dreds of seedlings that are planted in every
sheltered place add their share to the al-
ready fine display of last year's bulbs.
Cannas, too, are not forgotten : a bed of
20 feet diameter is filled with these, mixed
with striped maize and edged with Cala-
dium escuientum, and these again with
colons will be a fine sight in a few weeks,
while hundreds of gladiolus are showing
up strong for later flowering, and, with
tigridias, will make a fine display.
Throughout the place is in fine condition
and reflects great credit on thegardener in
charge, George Robinson.
Club notes.
Tuesday, lObh, was the regular
monthly meeting, which was, as usual,
well attended, John Eddy, president, occu-
pying the chair. After routine business
John Walsh called attention to the loss
the Club and horticulture generally had
sustained by the death of James Burnett,
Esq., a patron of the Club, and moved a
vote of condolence and sympathy with the
bereaved family in their sad and sudden
loss. This was seconded by J. Halliday
and carried unanimously.
The date of coming chrysanthemum
show was definitely settled as November
12, 13 and 14; exhibition to be held in
Windsor Hall.
The night of meeting was changed from
Tuesday to Monday, in order to accommo-
date a number of the members living at
Lachine and vicinity, who could not at-
tend owing to no late train service on
Tuesday night. The change takes place in
October, and we hope to have all our
Lachine friends into the meetings dnring
tbe Winter.
Ht. Stocking, the late corresponding
secretary, having left this city for the
States, Jas. McKenna has taken up that
ofllce, and Wm. Horner is elected as the
executive in his place.
AlFKBD WiLSHiKE read a paper on
Heating Apparatus and their Manage-
ment," which proved most interesting and
brought out the boys in discussion. The
chief point of advice were ; To have boil-
ers and pipes capable of doing more than
was required of them, rather than having
to force the firing on cold nights, as it is
useless to expect the man in charge to
maintain an equal temperature unless he
could control the flre and pipes as occasion
required ; that the man should be thor-
oughly_ competent and reliable, otherwise
there is likely to be a great waste of fuel
and bad management of temperatures.
The best kind of fuel for heating was also
discussed. Egg coal seemed the favorite
fuel where no constant fireman was kept,
but where a man is kept slack soft coal
was said by some to be a saving of nearly
50 per cent, in the coal bill — a big item in
this climate and one worthy of further con-
sideration and trial.
Papers for next meeting will be " Mush-
room Culture " and " Peaches and Vines
Under Glass."
Joseph Bennett is busy building his
new place at Lachine, and has one house
planted with roses. He wishes me to cor-
rect the statement of Friend Mott in a re-
cent issue of the Exchange as to the size
of the houses ; he thinks Mott must have
seen double or something of the kind. The
dimensions given were 115 ft. long by 18 ft.
wide and 18 ft. to ridge. They should be
150 ft. long, 18 wide and 12 ft. to ridge. The
t inch pipe purlin is not to be used as a
steam pipe, but as conductor of water for
watering, etc.
Trade Items.
Business is on its Summer vacation
and is not expected back until the cool
weather. Preparations are already being
made for its reception on its return, and all
ithe florists are busy with preparation of
stock. Flowers of good quality are not to
bp had, roses being very poor— unusually
so, I think— and outside flowers are being
used in what little business is done.
Walter Wilshire.
Baltimore.
The market.
The Summer is upon us, and a
scarcity of good white roses is felt. There
are few hereabout who make any prepar»>,
tion to have plenty of white roses in the,l
Summer. Nearly all the growers havfe'
pulled out their last year stock and re-" -
planted. Carnations are still coming in,
but go to sleep too quickly. There is sup- ,
ply enough of other varieties of flowers ; , V
asters are now arriving in fair quantities.
The CInb.
The members have decided only to
have one meeting per month until Septem-
ber. The last meeting was very poorly at-
tended. The question box created some :
interest. One question was : How has the
plant trade been, compared with last year ?
Some stated that it was better, and some
that it had not been so good. It is always v
a very difficult thing to get at the triie i->
state of affairs. Some persons will not ..
give the correct information, others again ~-
are not able to give it, as they do not keep
a record of their work.
A goodly number will go to the conven-
tion this year from this city.
Notes.
Mr. Thomas Patterson was mar-
ried July 10. He has the good wishes of
the craft. '
The Cactus Journal has made its appear-
ance; it is a credit that an ameteur club
like our cactus club should undertakSi
such an enterprise for the sole purpose of
increasing
the love
for the
cacti fam-
ily-
ciANGES IN BUSINESS.
Teere HAUTJE, IND.— John G. Heinl has
sold his greenhouses to Cowen Bros. Mr.
Heinl and family will sail for Europe
about the 2lst inst., and will be absent for
a year. He leaves his store in town in
charge of his oldest son. J. Gr. E.
London, Ont. — H. J. Cole has taken thei
place formerly run by John Peglar here,
and has added one rose house 18x100 feet,
one plant house 9x100 feet, aud a propa-
gating house 75 feet in length; also a vault
for cut bloom.
Port Richmond, S. I.— P. J. Martin has
removed from corner Bergen and Grant
aves., Jersey City, to this place^ ^
,.^^j3!L^^d^^^^>tyiiil^^
Buffalo.
Market Ifotes.
A generally marked absence of call
for flowers for funerals at present helps
materially to make trade very quiet, even
for mid-summer. Good roses have become
scarce, and pink pond lilies are being given
some attention for something attractive.
Sweet peas, from outdoors, are very plen-
tiful. Carnations still abundant for the
demand, but as the quantities coming in
have reduced considerably, an improve-
ment in sales of them may be expected
soon. Wm. Scott shows auratum lilies,
orchids and gloxinias sufficient to make
his show windows specially attractive.
While the sales of bedding plants was
hardly a slick and cleaned up affair in any
sense, the majority of the plantsmen prac-
tically sold their stocks, and as prices
ruled fair, considering the stringent times,
nearly all are pleased with the results.
Several concerns have geraniums left over
by the thousand, however.
W. A. Adams indefatigably takes hold
of the business again under some one's
backing, at the former location of Adams
& Nolan, 416 Main st., and hopes to benefit
by experience in conducting business and
recuperate his sustained losses. The good
will and wishes of the craft here is gener-
ally extended him and he is welcomed
back again at the old stand.
GUNEKINE GAbrielson has severed his
connection with Rebstock's establishment.
Clnb Notes.
At the club meeting held on Tues-
day, July 10, at Secretary Scott's residence,
the subject of flower show received ani-
mated attention, finally resulting in a
decision not to bold one this year, encour-
agement to the enterprise both in prom-
ised exhibits and financial backing not
being forthcoming as they should be.
Conrentlon Notes.
A fair attendance to the S. A. F.
meeting seems probable. If the number
contemplating such only would not
dwindle so as convention time approaches.
A publishing company from the East has
a representative in the city who proposes
to pictorially illustrate the boys in a
group. The idea takes among us here.
ViBI.
Alphabetical IndeK to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aquatics— Pafje 621, col. 3. i.
A8para.cu8 — Page 631. col. 8.
Asters-Paife 622, col. 1.
Azaleas— Page fi20. col. 1,2; p. &i4, col. 1, 2,
Bi-BODia-Page 633. col. 3, 4; p. 631, col. 3.
Books, O'laKazinesj etc. — Page 620, col. 4; p.
"■" col. 2.
Canna— Page 631, col. i;
-Pase 623, col. 4.
, 625, col.
Jl. 2, 3.4.
8-Page 629, col. 3. 4.
-Page 629. col. 2, 3.
□ d Vases* Uri
-Page 632, col. 3,
Hardy PI
620, col. 3:
HearlnR
col. 3. ■■
lllusti-
col.3. 4; p.
_llustraii<
Iiisecticid
(for sale or to l<
le-Page 621. col. 4.
, ShriibSf Climbers, i
, col. 2. 3.
Aoparatu*— Page 622, col.
Page 629, col. 2; p. 631, col. 1. 2. 3. 4.
liandscnpe Garden«'r— Page 631, col. 3.
Lieenl Notice-Page 622, col. 2.
vinitina: Tubes— Page
elfaneous Stock— Page 622. co]. 2,
ery Wtork-Page 633, col- 4; p. 625, col. 2, 3.
Hlscel
i*Jurnei.
Orcbids— Page
Pansy— Paae
Ptiotosraph:
:ake _
—Page 625. col. 4.
nge;
Spi'inkl'
Stemini
Tool
625 . - - .
Veiretnhl
Points-Page-
625 "col. "273, p. 6 9,col.*3.
-Page 620, col. 1. 2; p.
col. 2.
tenao
Wants— Page
Verbenas— Pace 623, col. 4.
628
Thk F^LORTST'S p^^cttanoej.
Hints Regarding Boilers.— ii.
Disuse of Boilers.
The attention wMcli the boiler in
the average establishment gets in laying
it up for the Summer, or a period of disuse,
consists in simply permitting the fire to go
out. By the majority of owners it is not
deemed necessary to do more, and no
thought is given to cleaning and repairs
until a few weeks before it again becomes
time to put the heating apparatus into
operation. Such treatment very con-
siderably reduces the length of life of a
boiler, as the corrosion which inevitably
ensues eats away the metal. It is true
that it usually happens that the use of the
heating apparatus is discontinued in the
rush of the busy season, but the additional
trouble involved in i)roperly caring for the
boiler at this time will more than pay for
itself in the end.
It is of the first importance that the
boiler be properly cleaned, both inside and
outside. To do the former it is of course
necessary to empty the boiler of its water,
and the mistake "is sometimes made of
doing this before the boiler and its setting
have entirely cooled off. In this case the
heat still remaining in the brick work may
be sufficient to bake the scale and sedi-
ment hard and fast on the plates, so that
they are difficult of removal. If time
presses, the cooling may be hastened by
permitting the hot water to slowly run
out, introducing cold water at the same
rate. By this means the cooling is effected
rapidly, but gradually and uniformly, so
that the sediment not only remains in a
soft condition, but the danger of cracking
the sheets and starting the seams and
Joints by unequal contraction produced by
sudden cooling is avoided. By allowing
the boiler to stand full of cold water for a
few days, the deposits will be further
loosened and much of the indurated sul-
phate of lime has an opportunity of re-
dissolving. The waste water will now
carry oflf much of the sediment, and the re-
mainder should be completely removed by
hose service and brushing. Should scale
once harden, however, on the sheets, the
only safe and practicable method of re-
moving it is by chipping it off with
suitable tools, but this must be carefully
done in order not to injure the surface of
the plates and rivet heads. _A careless
workman will make indentations in the
plates which will serve as points of attach-
ment for future deposits of scale, and cor-
rosive substances present in the feed-
water can more readily attack the iron
wlien the skin of oxide on the surface is
broken.
The ashes should be cleaned from the
grates, ash pit and back connection, and
the soot brushed from the plates and
tubes. If the boiler is a horizontal tubu-
lar which has been built with an arched
flue over the top, care should be exercised
to remove the layer of soot which has col-
lected, as this is responsible in large meas-
ure for the burning and bagging of the
plates with which it is in contact. It is
especially important to remove deposits of
ashes or soot saturated with moisture and
touching any part of the boiler, as this is
one of the most prolific causes of external
corrosion. The flues and sheet-iron smoke
connections need to be thoroughly cleaned,
as it often happens that the metal is en-
tirely rusted away in one season by the
action of the highly corrosive substances
in the soot.
After the cleaning and repairs are com-
pleted, the boiler is ready for filling and
to be put in operation, but if it is intended
not to use it for some time, it is an excel-
lent plan to drain all the water out of it,
dry thoroughly by pans of charcoal, set a
pan or two of lime in it, and close tightly
to prevent oxidation. If this is impracti-
cable the boiler may be filled with water,
in which some common 8oda has been dis-
solved.
Care of BolIerB.
There are a few simple rules, the
observance of which will do much to pro-
mote the safety, economy, and durability
of a boiler. Intellieence and discrimina-
tion are as essential in handling a boiler as
a watch, but it is the common practice to
leave the care and management of such
apparatus to bunelers, who are thought
qualified to do this work even though good
for nothing else. It is a matter for little
surprise, therefore, that good results are
not often obtained, and that accidents fre-
quently happen. Some of these rules are,
of course, not applicable to hot water
boilers.
How Promote Safety.
Safety Valves.— These should be
of ample area to admit of the escape of
the maximum amount of steam which
may be generated, and should always be
kept in working order. The valve should
never be loaded in excess of a pressure well
within the limit which the boiler will
carry with safety. Neglect and overload-
ing frequently give rise to disastrous re-
sults. A safety valve should be tried at
least once each day in order to make cer-
tain that it is working freely, and this is
perhaps best done by running a cord from
the lever through a pulley overhead to a
convenient place, as shown in Fig. 6. By
this means the valve may be easily lifted.
There should never be a stop-valve be-
tween the boiler and the safety valve ;
through carelessness thestop-valve maybe
closed, and the resulting overpressure
cause an explosion.
Pressuke Gauge.— This should give ac-
curate readings of the pressure, and if any
suspicion is entertained as to its reliability
it should be compared with one known to
be correct and adjusted. It should be con-
nected directly to the boiler by means of a
loop, as in Fig. 7, which is filled with water
to prevent the action of the heat affecting
the accuracy of the instrument. The
gauge should also be protected in some
way from the radiant heat of the boiler.
The stop cock in the loop may be closed
and the gauge removed to be tested while
the boiler is under steam.
Water Level. — Before starting a boiler
make sure that there is plenty of water in
it. The water level should stand at least
three inches above the fire line. Do not
rely absolutely on the glass gauge, but try
the gauge cocks frequently. If the indi-
cations do not agree, ascertain the cause
and apply the remedy.
Glass Gauge.— If a gauge glass breaks
shut off the water first and the steam
afterwards, to avoid being scalded.
Blow-Off Pipe.— The cracking of the
elbow ortheburstiog of this pipe is a fre-
quent source of fatal injuries to the fire-
man in charge. The pipe should be pro-
tected from the flame and heated gases of
combustion by means of a half round
shield of earthenware pipe or a fire-brick
wall of V section.
Damper. Never completely close the
damper in the smoke connection, as this
may cause the collection of aas sufficient
in amount to produce an explosion.
Feed Pump ok Injector. These should
be of ample size and be kept in order It
is always safer to have two means of feed-
ing, and the use of the internal feed pipe
is recommended, that is, the feed pipe
should be extended into the boiler. With
the horizontal tubular boiler, the feed
pipe should enter the front head above the
tubes, but below the water line and at one
side, extend nearly to the back head, cross
over to the opposite side, and discharge
downward between the tubes and the
shell. By this means the feed water is
heated nearly to the temperature of the
boiler, and the liability of cracking the
plates and straining the seams through
the unequal contraction caused by the
cold water obviated. The check valve in
the feed pipe should be frequently ex-
amined to make certain that no loss is oc-
casioned by leakage, and a globe valve
should be placed in the pipe between the
boiler and the check-valve in order that
the latter maybe repaired while the boiler
is under steam.
Low Water, When this occurs cover
the fire at once with wet ashes, butif these
are not at hand, with dry ashes, sand,
earth or anything that will deaden the
fire. Fresh coal is better than nothing. Do
not turn on the feed, lift the safety valve,
or alter the conditions in any way until
the flres are out, and the boiler cooled
down. In no case draw the fires, as this
increases the heat. The blow-off valve
should be kept in order to prevent leakage,
but it is better to use a blow-off cock as it
is not so liable to be defective in this re-
spect. After a case of low water the boiler
should be carefully examined and, if
necessary, repaired.
Blisters, Cracks, Fractures and
Burnt Plates. These should be repaired
as soon as they occur, in accordance with
the suggestions already given. Early at-
tention to slight defects prevents the de-
velopment into greater ones.
Scale and Corrosion. Boilers should
be frequently cleaned, and all incrustation
brick work which admit air in any other
place than through the grates should be
stopped. This is often a source of unsus-
pected waste.
Covering.— The boiler should be pro-
tected as already pointed out by some effi-
cient non-conducting material to prevent
loss of heat by radiation.
Blow-Off Cock.— This should be kept
tight to prevent loss by leakage.
How Promote Durabilitr.
Leaks. — These should be repaired
as soon as discovered. They are a fre-
quent cause of external corrosion.
Feed Water.— Feeding cold water to a
boiler gives rise to unequal contraction
and expansion, producing seam leaks,
cracks and other defects. Extending the
feed pipe into the boiler in the manner
already pointed out lessens the occurrence
of defects proceeding from this cause very
considerably.
Blowing Out. — A boiler should never
be blown out while hot, as the heat still
remaining in the brick work will bake the
sediment hard and fast to the plates, be-
sides which the iron may be cracked by
such treatment.
Rapid Firing.— Steam should be raised
very slowly in a boiler having thick plates
or seams exposed to the fire in order to
prevent overheating or burning.
Moisture. — The boiler should be pro-
tected from external moisture as this
causes corrosion.
Galvanic Action,— The presence of
moisture at points of contact between iron
and copper or brass predisposes to corro-
sion and such points should be watched.
Boilers may sometimes be protected from
the action of corrosive substances in the
feed water by metallic zinc. Plates of
and sediment removed to avoid the defects
to which they give rise. The causes of ex-
ternal and internal corrosion should be
sought out, and if possible removed. Fig.
8 shows a bulge caused by a deposit of
scale or oily waste.
Fusible Plugs. — A fusible plug consists
of a piece of alloy of tin, bismuth and lead,
which melts at a temperature somewhat
above the ordinary temperature of the
boiler plates when in contact with boiling
water. A plug is inserted in the crown
sheet of a locomotive boiler, and in corre-
sponding positions in boilers of other
types, with the intent that should the
water get low the plug will melt and the
escaping water and steam put out the fire.
Fusible plugs should be frequently scraped
clean, both on the water and on the steam
side, and be renewed at short intervals,
but in spite of the utmost care they are un-
reliable.
Rivets and Tubes.— If a rivet or bolt
blows out, or a tube splits, a pine plug
may be driven, which will permit the use
of the boiler temporarily ; but repairs
should be made as soon as possible.
How Promote Economy.
Firing.— Throw but little coal on
the fire at a time, but spread it evenly.
The thickness of the flre will be deter-
mined by the draught, and while a moder-
ately thick flre is more economical, It is
necessary to use a thin one where the
draught is poor. Keep the fire of the same
thickness all the time, and introduce the
fuel at such frequent intervals as will pre-
vent air holes in the flre. Cleaning fires,
which consists in thoroughly breaking the
mass of burning fuel, shaking out the
ashes and removing the clinkers in order
to again start with practically a fresh fire,
should be performed no oftener than neces-
sary. The ash pits should be kept free
from ashes, which check the draught and
diminish the efficiencv. The unburned
fuel in the ashes should be separated and
returned to the grates. The neglect to do
this is a serious source of waste. With
soft coal a coking fire— i e., firing in front,
breaking up and shoving back when coked
— gives the greatest satisfaction.
Cleaning. — To secure the maximum
efficiency all beating surfaces, both inside
and outside, should be kept clean. As a
rule, the thickness of the layer of scale or
soot which is allowed to accumulate should
not exceed one-sixteenth of an inch.
Air Leaks,— Cracks and openings in the
this are placed in contact with the Iron
and renewed as they waste away.
Disuse, — When a boiler is not required
for some time it should be cared for in the
manner already indicated.
Cleanliness.— The boiler room should
be kept neat and clean. Carelessness in
this particular is apt to beget it in other
respects and should not be indulged.
M. E.
St. Louis.
General N^otes.
Notwithstanding a few very wel-
come showers, exceedingly dry weather
still prevails at St. Louis, as a serious
detriment to all crops not yet fully grown.
The St. Louis delegation to the S. A. F.
convention will probably travel over the
O. & M., connecting with the B. & O. at
Cincinnati, where the florists of that
vicinity will join us. All Western florists
desirous of securing cheap transportation
to the convention will do well to commu-
nicate with the undersigned at an early
date.
The St. Louis florists' picnic is progress-
ing rapidly and will undoubtedly prove an
exceedingly enjoyable affair at the Mera-
mec Highlands, July 25. It seems but
fair that all the St. Louis bowlers, who are
to compete at the Highlands alleys at that
time, should know that a certain delega-
tion is getting quite familiar with those
alleys, having taken several trips of late.
Boys, look to your laurels I
There is no use of talking business just
now, for it is out of the question.
Cannas,
Among cannas, already this early,
the older standbys, like Mme. Crozy,Capt.
P. de Suzzoni, Bouvier, and Marquant are
showing their exceeding worth. Charles
Henderson looms up brightly, and may
prove to be all that has been claimed for
it. Paul Siegrist has shown itself all
right as to color, but lacking most decid-
edly in substance and effect. But it is yet
a little early to judge.
The addition of a number of bay laurels
to the collection of plants at Forest Park,
has been noted with pleasure by a number
of flower lovers.
Chrysanthemums for cut flowers have
been planted at most places, as also roses.
From present appearances there will be
more of the former this year than last.
^..^i^rr^T^CA^
XHEi FLORIST'S EXCHANG:^.
629
Chester County Carnation Society.
This Society met in their room at Ken-
nett Square, Pa., July 6, President Ladley
in chair. The minutes were read, this
being the only business transacted except-
ing to drop out the August meeting, not
to meet again till the llrst Saturday in
September.
Adjournment was then made to the
base-ball grounds, where we found a num-
ber of our delinquent members, the at-
traction of the national game being more
potent than discussing the carnation. We
cast no blame upon them, however, for we
thoroughly enjoyed the game ourselves.
The contest was between Kennett and
Coatesville. Several of tne Kennett boys
are members of the C. C. C. S., and proved
conclusively that they are quite as profici-
ent inliandling the ball and bat as in
growing pinks. The game was an excit-
ing one, but rather one sided, and on the
eighth inning stood 21 to 6 in favor of
Kennett. Our staid secretary of the
American Carnation Society, C. J. Pen-
nock, played second base, and acquitted him-
self with honor. He made a splendid
drive to right field and over a fence, which
sent three men home and a home run for
himself. Charles Swayne, at center field,
made two handsome fly catches, which
was glory enough for one day.
I send you these items to show you we
can play ball. I think we could with little
trouble raise a team to play a nine selected
from any other florists' club at Atlantic
City in August. The boys are open for a
challenge. All communications to be sent
to C. J . Pennock, who is captain of the
nine. W. R. Sbelmibk, Sec'y.
Cambridge, Mass.
A. H. Hews & Co., despite the dull
times, report no let up in their business ;
they have worked their full strength of
125 employes right along, and at the pres-
ent moment the whole plant is running to
its utmost capacity. Several large orders
have recently been received on which they
are now working, notably one for immedi-
ate delivery, amounting to 140,000 pieces.
This firm has been very successful in
introducing a novel line of jardinieres. By
a new process of decoration clay patterns
have been made to look equal to finest
porcelain, with good lasting quality, and
they form a cheap substitute for more ex-
pensive ones.
This establishment stands on 13 acres,
and has a floor space of four acres ; the
output for this year will reach 10,000,000
pieces. J. W.
BUY
Boston Letters.
Best and Cheapest In the Market.
11^ and 8 Inch $2 OO per 100.
Best Script I;etteT in the 'World, «4 a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we e:lve away,
in next week's Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Oreen Street, Boston, Mass,
WHCHWnmHO HeNTION THE FVORIST'S CXCHANce
Cincinnati.
Trade News.
Business is simply crawling and
very slow at that. Funeral work is about
all that is doing.
The writer had occasion to make a visit
to one of the several florist establishments
across "the Rhine;" while there two
ladies came into the store and left their
order for four hand bouquets for a wed-
ding. The proprietor asked them the
amount they cared to pay for each bou-
quet. " Well," they said, " we want the
two large ones to cost 15 cents each and
the others 10 cents each. This only goes
to show how flowers are appreciated here
and how easy money is.
The florists here all made a great deal of
noise July i, but, with one exception, they
came out of the battle without a scratch.
Geo. Meyers, of College Hill, thought his
hand was stronger than an American can-
non cracker ; he has changed his mind.
Among Growers.
Our growers are, as a general
thing, having very bad luck with their
asters ; the plants look healthy and nice
until they begin to show bloom, then the
plant turns brown and eventually dies.
An examination of a few plants showed
the roots to be rotting. The growers here
do not know to what to attribute the
Cause.
Our florists are all quite enthusiastic
over our flrst annual picnic, which occurs
at Woodsdale Island, July 26. AH our
friends are cordially invited.
Albekt McCullotjqh and daughter re-
turned home from Europe July 5, and re-
port a pleasant trip.
Henry Schwarz, of Price Hill, is build-
lug a new greenhouse, 15x60 feet, making
in all four houses in his plant.
W. C. Nolan, of East Walnut Hill, is
building a greenhouse, 15x75 feet, for
growing general stock. His plant consists
of seven houses all told, and he reports
business fully 10 per cent, better this year
than last year. He has had quite a lot of
bedding to do for the city water works de-
partment around their buildings, using
quantities of alternantheras, ooleus, geran-
iums and petunias.
Mrs. H. A. KbesEEN, one of our oldest
and best known retail florists says her
June trade was much better than last
year.
E. A. Betz is making quite a specialty
of pond lilies ; one window I notice mainly
decorated with same.
Max Rudolph says he has no reason to
complain, that his trade for the year has
averaged good.
A. SuHDEEBRUOH's SONS also report a
good year's business.
Taking the flower trade in general in our
city, I think there is no reason for com-
plaint.
We shall have quite a nice party for
Atlantic City ; reports from St. Louis and
Indianapolis are not so favorable.
M. Rice, of Marschuetz & Co., Philadel-
phia, is in the city and doing a nice trade.
E. G. GiLLETT.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for GiFcular.
fflARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4ih St., Philadelphia.
Send for Catalogue.
GUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4), con-
taining over 1000 Oroa-
luental Cuts for Floristfl' use,
such as envelopes, letter
heads, bill-heads, cards,
advers., floral designs, etc.,
at from 30c. and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 26 cts.
{deducted from $1.00 order.)
A. BL,A]VC,
Engraver for Florists,
PHILADELPHIA, - PA.
PLORIST-S EXCHANGE
Mr. W. K. Harris, 55th and Springfield
Avenue, Philadelphia, writes tlie Rose Manu-
facturing Co., under April 30, 1894:
" A few years ago I was one of a committee to test
inaecticide by the SotH^ty of Americm Florists. We
tested some Siilplio Tobacco Sonp, wliicli I
suppose was yours (so it was), and we thought thi
Tobacco Soap about the besc of the many we tried
but we thought the price too high for practical use.
Mr. Harris has since found out, that, after
all the price of Sulpho Tobacco Soap is Not too
High. He is our customer and buys by the
Cwt.
Write for pamphlet and prices.
Ross Manufacturing Go., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
(2 oz. samples free upon receipt of 4 cents poBtage.)
WHEN WRITING MENTION THr FLOHIST'a EXCHANGE
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By using one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
Exchange, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., H.Y.
Trade Ma
Comprehensive Workeasy
Strap'Tighteners and Buckles.
When operating, perfectly loose.
When on duty, tight as a uise.
What uias man's work
Is nouj child's play. ^^^ ^^
your TIME,
It's entertainment to use them,
and in the long run they pay.
Ash your
them. A r
Workeasy Buckle Co., Cliatliaiiij N, J,
SNOW RUSIIG^
Special low Price on
Baskets.
8 in. 10 In. 12 in.
$7.50 ki. $10 diz. %\l in.
Send for List and PrIceB.
134 Bank Street,
WATERBURY, CONN.
F.E. McAllister
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, N.Y.
TMC FLORIST'S EXeuONOF
W. C. KRIGK'S
For otber styles of
and Designs, sfiiid for catalogue,
send for free sample and cataloe ue
per 100. PosraKe, ]5c.
Letters. Emble ^"
Before purchasi-^
and compare with any other lette
W. C. KRICK, 1387 Bioariwny, lii on
N. Y. For sale by all Florists' Supply Deale
WHICH IS CHEAPEST?
A large number of dollars invested
io making- an ill looking- display of
designs in a store, for the space de-
voted to which much expense is also
incurred, or only a few dollars in-
vested in a set of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
which will do the business better
and easier, also lending- dignity to the
appearance of your establishment.
COMMON SENSE TELLS US WHICH.
Send for Photo Catalogue to
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BUFFALO, N. Y.
ESlABDSHtD
1866.
MANUFACTURED BV
335 EAS^aiV^sI^ '^ ^ ^ ^hn YORK.
HYACINTH * GLASSES.
• ^FOR THE TRADE. •
FINEST BELGIAN— Colors: Crystal, Amber, Amethyst, Blue and Green.
Singles, $1.00 per doz.; Assorted, $4.50 ; per barrel of 5 dozen.
DoiiWes, 1.50 " " 6.75; " 5 "
Tye Pattern, 1.00 " "
Z. D£ FOREST ELY & CO., The Bulb Merchants, i024 Market St., Phila., Pa.
Iig!"Write for Jobbers' Price List of BULBS if not received.
WHEN WRfflNG MENTION THE FLOB'ST'B EXCHANGE ^
THE BEST
FERTILIZER
I^OIS EXjOIBISTS
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr, Z
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York. •
630
Cut-Flowar 'Commission • Dealers.
J. K. AI<I<£?9,
Whol«sal« Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. a«h St., Hew York.
Ordgn br mall or teltfiaph promptly tttndad
to. Telephone ObU, 1006 ISth Bt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLiS,
Wholesale Florist,
17 W. astli St., NEW YORK.
Bstablished 1887.
Jacob g, Bebus. Louis Patterson.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
12 West 27th Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALt, 932 18TH i
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28th STREET,
NEW YORK.
We lead in American Beauty, 5
^ Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New Tork.
Bet. Broadway and Sllth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., Hew Tork.
"■elephone Call, 13078Stli St.
_j1 kinds of Boses, Violets and Carnations ft
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
47 West 24tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
EI»"WAIII> C. KORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York.
The BrldBf lH»Tni«t and American
Beauty, SpeclaltleB.
PRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOLESAUE DEALER IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St„ New York.
The> Rlorist's Exchange.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olcsale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
"^ •^'^ Tt"/,esent CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
Names and Taetbt
Nbw yoEK Boston Philadelphia Ohigago
July 12, 1894. July 11. 1894. July 11, 1894. July 10, 1891.
Roses — American Beauty —
Bennett, OuBln
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout....
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos Hoste
3ouv. de Wootton. . . .
Ulricli Brunner
Watteville
iDIAHTDMB
igPABAGUB
BOUVAEDIA
CALLAS .■
Oaenations- Fancy sorts
Common sorts..
Daisies
Gladiolus
Bbliotbope
HOLLyHOCKB
Lilies
Lily OP the Vallbt
MlOHONBTTB
2.00 to 3,{
1 00 to 3.(
2. Oil to 3.1
2.00 to 3.(
25. UO to 35.00
.26 1
.60 to
.60 to
2.00 to
1.60 to
.50 to
to
8.00 I
to
".{h to
to 3.(
to 1.1
to 41
(8. 00 totl2.e<
3 00 to 4.00
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 6.U0
12.60 to 16.00
!.00 to 4.(
... to 1.1
.00 to 2.1
.... to
:.00 to
.26 to
10.00 to 12.00
St. Louifl
July 9, 18S4,
U0.00tot20.00
3.00 to 3.00
.... to 2.00
2.00 to 4.00
3.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
4.00 to 6.00
2.00 to 4.00
4.00 to 6. 'JO
3.00 to 4.00
.... to 2.00
2 00 to i.OO
2.0U to 4.00
.... to ....
2.00 to 3.00
1.00 to 1.26
.... to ....
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.... to ....
.60 to 1.00
.60 to .76
.... to
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.... to
Prices quoted above are given only after careful luquines from various sources, and
while we do not guarsntee their acouraoj-, they are all that can be expected from a
marlset which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
JB-OJE OTMMS COMMISSIOlf DMAZJESS SSE JfMXl PA.GB.
GBORGC MUt,L,EN,
Aholesate and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FtOBISTS" SUPPI-IES.
Orders by mail, telephone, aipreaffl or t«l*- I
graph promptly fllled^
7 Park Street, near State Hoaae» .
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass. |
CCRBREY & McKELLAR,
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland.
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART,
CUT FLOWERS and FWTS'SUf FLIES I
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, 111.
T7L0KISTS -wanting: food stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
Cut •.Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Baaoon St., Boatoito Ma««<.
WB MAKH A SPECIALTY OF BHIPPIH©
choice KoseB and other Flowers, oarefally
packed, to all points in Western and Middle
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
W1B£! WORK A SPECIAIiXlT.
MILLANG BROS.,
mms. \mm
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1S78.
jjaCTU^ES PURDV,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS
32 West SOth Street, New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
Pbakk U. Tkaehdlt.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
'Wbolesale Florists,
PRESENT headquarters:
91S BS0ADWA7 ul COT FLOWES EZCHAWE,
NEW YORK.
B^* Conaionmtnts So'icited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,!
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
W, ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FI-ORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST, \
1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIEE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OonuniBSion Dealers in
Cut Flawers & Florists' Suppllss,
109 North 12th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
ThEt Klortst's Exchange,
631
Cut • Flower • Commiss'ion • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
40KBCH8 IN
FLORISTS'
SUPPLIES.
IXOBISTS'
VASES.
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS OH HAND
I husigImI puce,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOsnOSLinBAL AUOTIOHIISS.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. |
FRBD. EmUBT,
U/i^olesal^ ^ut piou7^r D^al^r
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
WE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
DAN'L, B. L,ONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washlneton St., Buffalo, N.Y.
FOBCING BULBS, FLOBISTS' SUPPMES,
LOSS'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGBAFHS.
LlBta, Terms, &c., on application.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE,
468 Mllwaukae Straat,
niix.'WAVKEE;, WIS.
WHOLESALE CDT FLOWERS
^ FLORIST SUPPLIES.
Wire work a Bpecialty.
Bloomsbnrgr, Pa.
SBOWZB or OHoioa
Rosts, CsirnELtions, Lilies, Smilai,
Schedules and Judging.
EdWyrFlaristii' ExcTumge :
Kindly permit me through the medium
of your valuable paper, to urge the com-
mittees of the coming flower shows to give
critical attention to the composition of
their schedules, as very much of the dis-
satisfaction attending the judging of ex-
hibits can be placed on the errors of the
schedule. Many cases are known where
judges have been compelled to ignore
merit and conform to defective laws given
them. Schedules should in all cases be
beyond criticism. The rules upon which
entries are made should avoid technical
loopholes through which inferior exhibits
are given prizes. It is often the case that
schedules are done up in a hurry, and in
■other cases printers* errors are allowed to
stand and cause serious trouble to both
friendships and future shows.
Perhaps it would be difficult to find a
more defective classification of .exhibits
than the one given for the guidance of ex-
hibitors in the floricultural department of
the World's Fair. It will stand forever as
an evidence of the incapacity that was
first and last of that great event.
Again, should we be content with merely
copying the schedule of ten years past ;
should not the schedule be always an in-
centive to greater ability and ideas in ad-
vance of the time ? Should we not have
schedules broad enough to embrace every
deeree in the profession f Should we not
have some deviation from the poor ar-
rangement of sparsely filled jars, and then
the stiff pyramids of foliage plants display-
ing very little of their value and less beauty
of arrangement ? Should we not have de-
signs in grottos, arbors, dells, etc., made
with beautiful foliage plants ? They would
certainly cause more enthusiasm and
create a greater desire for plants than the
meaningless groups often seen at the large
flower shows.
Then a^ain, should we not have classes
for artistic design instead of value of
crockery ? Should not the grower, too,
have a means of receiving credit for well
grown commercial palms, etc., outside of
the usual groups ? I believe the schedule,
if properly arranged, can do much to en-
thuse the grower, as well as the visitor at
the shows, and in very many cases the
poor, scared judge will not have to kill his
conscience to please the schedule, and the
blood of the exhibitor will have less cause
to boil over the injustice. Interbsted,
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO AM,. AKSWBES SOLICITED FKOM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Dvrarfed Rose Plants.
I send you a sample of my Bride rose
plants, propagated last February. My
man lays the blame to the soil ; 1 am clear
in my own mind as to the trouble, but
would be more than pleased to get your
judgment as to the disease and dwarfness.
The plant sent is a fair sample of a thous-
and that are useless. Geo. Hinman.
Georgia.
ANSWER.
We have examined the roots of your
specimen and find them infested with
nematold worms, which cause the nodules
in the roots and hinder them from per-
forming their proper functions. There is
no remedy short of burning both the plants
infected and the soil in which they are
growing. L. B.
[On the subject of eel worms we would
refer you to Dr. Halsted's paper, read
before S. A. F., at Washington in 1893 and
the discussion thereon in report of that
meeting. — Ed.]
CUT SMILAX, 8 to 7 feet, 10 cents.
BECONIA METALLICA, 4 inch, per
100, $400. Satisfaction guaranteed.
A. G. THIEL, Waynesboro, Pa.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS,
4iaolipots, «10.00 per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, $35 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WHiriWO MEHTiOW TMC FLO»iaT-8 EXCHAWOt
Smilax.
Pine plants from Z% inch pots, in any quantity.
$l.60 per lOO; $I2.00 psr iOOO.
Also large Dnco Plants ''''^^^ /"''. SL""*"
stock of nUoB riaillO) mgout. Address
GERMOND & COSGROVE,
Rockland Co.
Sparkill, N. V.
r
E. G. HILL & CO.,
I Wholesale Florists,!
* RICHMOND. INDIANA. *
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♦ POND LILY FLOWERS ♦
0 all Summer. 9
9 Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. 0
0 Blue, in August. ^
♦ GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Park St. Boston. J
♦ L. D. T. 2887, care BosIod. near State House. X
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^^Estimates furnished on application for lanil
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchahgb.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
TO THE TRADE.
Any person who wishes for advertising
space in the Prize List for the coming
Chrysanthemum show of the Montreal
(Canada) Gardeners' and Florists' Club,
and has not received a skeleton copy of
same, should lose no time writing the
Secretary for one. The list when com-
plete will be circulated widely through
the United States and Canada, also
locally, and will be a valuable advertis-
ing medium.
All communications to be addressed
FBED BENNETT, Sec'y,
62 Aylmer Street, Montreal, Canada.
COOD VON SION
Cannot be sold cheap. Beware of so-oalled
" cheap " bulba, and be sure you KeUlie rpai^ yon
ilr *1C.60 per IW
much for even m
t unlimited. Letr
"I pay you
I bulb. Don't do ;
You'll pay
The supply .., „-. — — --,-- -t ,
you now. These bulbs will pay you handsomely.
Romans. Preesia
■ " ly prici
li— Rni. , ^ , _
.„_ ,_ _. ^ed toiretber, W.0O .
trade pkt, I' R I M € 1, A-Th e best fringed and
fan leaved, mi-ved colors; per trade pkt. (500 seeds)
$1.00. ^»IACHET— The best
WATSON:
gnonette for
i Arch Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
SMILAX, from 3 in. pots, strong plants,
$3.00 per lOO. C A N N A S . 4 in. pots,
mixed, S5.00 per 100. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER, • Cap* May CIfy, N. J.
30.000 fine, lame Smilax Manta yet, at 75c. per
100; ^.OOperlOOU. Samples free.
Also 400 fine A. Belle Rose Plants in 'Sii in.
pots, liZ.OO per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Terms cash.
PANSIES.— My Pansles are surpassed by none.
By special culture I have procured Pansies that
speak for themselves They will be ready to
offer to the trade in a few weeks.
VIOLET PLANTS ALL SOLD.
B. F. BARR, West End Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
Strong plants from I'all sown seed.
These are plants that will give satis-
faction, being farsuperior to Spring
grown plants.
«2.50 per 100 ; S30.00 per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.
SMILAX PLANTS CHEAP!
Out of 3 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
as fine and large stock before. State
number you desire and I will give you
the lowest prices. Safe delivery and
best satisfaction guaranteed with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
Terms, strictly cash. Address
FRED SGHNEIDER, Wholfisale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Altica, N. Y.
Smilax..
The first lot all sold. Next lot will
be ready July 1. Will have 100,000
ready then, at 76 cts. per 100, or $6.00
per 1000. These plants are a bargain,
will send sample for ten cents.
Pansies..
Don't forget that Herr's Pansies are
going to be worthy the reputation
they have. They will be for sale on
and after Aug. 16, at $5.00 per 1000.
CASH WITH ORDER.
ALBEKT M. HEBK,
t. B. 496. I,aiicaster, I»a.
15,000
STRONG
SMILAX PLANTS
Out of in in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 118.00 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Ready, *2>6 in. Pots, S3. 00 a 100.
Eugene Dailledouze, $20.00 per 100 ; Mrs. E. G. Hlli,
$10.00 per 100 ; E.G. Hill. Gloriosum, Jessica, L. Can-
ning, Boehmer, Mrs. M. Simpson, Mermatd, Source
D'Or. V. BL. Hailock, Advance, Mrs. J. N. Gerard,
Roslyn, Mrs. J. Q. Wbilldin, CuUinpfordi. Puritan
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Are, and 58tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
TOBACCO STffMS„,SPEClAI. OFFER.
Lay in your supply NOW, fresh and reliable, not musty or old.
Controlling the product of a large Factory, we quote
Bales of 250 Pounds, $1.50 each.
" 500 " 2.25 "
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO,, 1024 Market St., PHiLA., Pa.
Everything for the Florist, best quality, at lowest price.
"FAIK, HONEST DEALING THE ONLY BASIS FOB PERMANENT PKOSPERITT."
TOBACCO DUST
If you Tvan fc an article that will extermin-
ate the PESTS on Chrysanthemnms, etc.,
etc., order at once my SPECIAL. It will do
the w^ork and wash o£f easily, leaving the
plant clean for xaarket. S4.00 per Case.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenae, New York.
632
The Klorist's Exchange
National Chrysanthemum Society of
America.
The London Oarden, in its last issue,
after commenting on the work accom-
plished by the above society during the
nearly five years of its existence, viz, "the
revision of nomenclature and keeping a
watch on synonyms," adds, "it is to be
hoped that the time is not far distant when
it will be able to enlarge the sphere of its
usefulness and publish catalogues, hold
conferences on subjects of special interest,
and organize exhibitions."
There is no apparent reason why this
"consummation so devoutly to be wished"
should not become an actuality. Let this
society follow the example of its younger,
but much more progressive and aggressive
sister, the American Carnation Society,
and all will yet be well.
A show could be given under the aus-
pices of the National Chrysanthemum
Society of America in any city selected by
them, acting in conianction with the
society of the city where such show would
be held. No great expense would thereby
be entailed on the National Society, as
medals only should constitute the prizes
to be given by this organization, and these
would be more highly valued than any
money consideration, and also more en-
during. The giving of such medals by the
National Chrysanthemum Society need
not conflict with the prizes offered by the
local society at that same time. United
effort would be absolutely necessary to
ensure success.
It is with pleasure that we note in a con-
temporary the remarks of the president of
the American Cnrysauthemum Society
relative to a thorough discussion by the
association of the subject of judging of
blooms-and plants at the various shows ;
and the suggestion of the adoption of a
scale of points by the National Society to
be adhered to as a standard by other clubs
and societies giving shows, thus tending to
obviate the prevalent dissatisfaction with
the existing system of judging. Let the So-
ciety have an essay on the subject, prepared
say by its president, giving his ideas, such
essay to be read before the next meeting,
have itthoroughly discussed and afterward
disseminated among the trade through its
journals, for further comment by those
who may not be present at that meeting ;
let each one interested give expression to
his views, and good cannot fail to ensue.
The Oarden also complains of the lack
of an authoritative list of American chrys-
anthemums, giving full descriptions and
information as to raisers' names and date
of distribution. Such a list is a great de-
sideratum, and it is to be hoped that that
subject also will receive the attention of
the Society at its next meeting. We have
every confidence in the executive ability
and clear foresight of the present officers
of the Chrysanthemum Society, and we
look forward to a meeting at Atlantic City
that will be fraught with good results to
those interested in the " Queen of Au-
tumn."
The literature on the chrysanthemum,
as it appears in the trade journals of the
country, is evidently closely watched by
our English cousins. The following para
graph occurs" in the latest issue of the
Journal of Horticulture:
" Mr. J. N. May, in a discourse delivered at
the opening of the chrysanthemum show at
New york last November, laid stress on the
tact that American florists were sending out
finer varieties of chrysanthemums than the
florists of the older countries had ever raised.
There are. undoubtedly, many excellent flowers
in our collections that have come from the
States, but we shall now be more interested in
watching the progress of the 1894 varieties than
before. The interesting election which ap-
peared in the Journal of 25th January, taken in
conjunctioQ with Mr. Mawley's analysis, scarce-
ly warrants Mr. May's assumption. In the
list for twenty -four . Japanese, out of those
flowers which obtained ten or more votes — and
there are thirty-two— eleven only are introduc-
tions from America. With the exception of
Col. W". B. Smith, none of the American varie-
ties obtained thirty votes, or stated otherwise
out of the best twelve there is only one variety
of American origin. Going further down the
list, and taking the twenty-five that received
the highest number of votes, it will be found
that only six of these are American, six others
are French, and then, what we might least have
expected, the thirteen varieties remaining are
of English origin. I am giving the American
growers credit for W. H. Lincohi and W.
Tricker, which I ought not strictly to do, be-
cause they origiQally came from Japan, but
reached us via America. The total votes for
these six amount to 163, and those for the six
French amount to 196. Results like these are
deserving of some reflection, and American
raisers will be able to judge by such statistics
of the value of not only their own productions
but also of those of their greatest competitors.
-O. H. P."
Mr. May, in the discourse referred to,
quoted his authority for the statement to
which C. H. P. takes exception. He said
"I may be thought egotistical, but I have
received many letters within the past year
from foreign correspondents acknowledg-
ing the superiority of the American chrys
anthemums." It may be that the environ-
ments of the plants in England have some-
thing to do with the results narrated in C.
H. P's. remarks. Here with the exception
of Vivian Morel, and it may be one or two
others from abroad, none obtained a record
last year worthy of chronicle. Hence, we
presume the grounds for Mr. May's asser-
tion, in addition to the information re-
ceived from his foreign correspondents.
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Roses.
The surface of the beds in which roses
have been planted from two to four weeks
will require to be stirred up ; also remove
all weeds. If the beds are loose between
the plants, take a brick or a wooden poun-
der and firm them, taking care not to get
too close so as not to disturb the plants.
If beds show a green scum on the sur-
face, keep the soil there ruffled up; such
scum gives anything but a healthy ap-
pearance and should be removed. It is
generally caused from over-watering, but
often from a sediment in the water itself.
Any planting yet to be finished should
now be pushed, as every hour counts for
Winter success. Plants that are being
carried through the Summer should be
kept clear of weeds, blind wood and de-
cayed leaves. They should also receive a
liberal supply of food.
Hybrids in boxes or pots require plenty
of syringing, so as to keep red spider under,
and a topdressing of manure. Get all the
wood possible on the plants now, and you
can be sure of a good crop next Winter if
properly ripened.
Hybrid cuttings must be watched very
closely in these days ; sprinkle them two
or three times a day and shade on bright
days from nine A. M. until half past three
in the afternoon.
Cuttings that have been potted off re-
quire the same treatment until the roots
touch the sides of the two-inch pots. Keep
the plants close and warm, and be careful
about airing until they begin to grow.
A. D. Rose.
Azalea Growing.
No finer Indian azaleas can perhaps be
seen anywhere in this country than those
grown by Ulark Bros., of Washington.
They are grown solely for the retail trade
in this locality, consequently the business
so far is not on a very extensive scale.
The plants are secured in as young a state
as possible, either grafted or on their own
roots ; they are wintered in cool frames.
By the middle of April they are well har-
dened off and the sash removed. The
ground is then made ready for their re-
ception ; this consists of trenches dug out
about six feet wide and twelve inches
deep, of any convenient length. Provision
is made for drainage if the soil is of a re-
tentive nature, the trenches filled up with
leaf mould and fine sand in equal parts,
the azaleas are then planted so close to-
gether that there is little chance of the hot
sun getting to their roots. Tbey begin to
grow almost immediately ; the strong
growths are continually cut back to bring
the plant into a symmetrical shape. As
the hot weather comes along they are at-
tended to at least twice daily with the
hose. In the morning, between eight and
nine o'clock a thorough syringing is given,
and in the afternoon, anywhere after four,
they are well watered.
I think it would astonish the European
growers to see just how much growth a
plant can put on in a single season. The
plants are in the best of health all the
time, through receiving just the kind of
treatment they require, consequently they
are not infested by any kind of insect
enemies.
All of the Indian azaleas are hardy here,
provided their roots are not too much ex-
posed. They are left in the ground quite
late and some of them remain out all
Winter. The plants, without exception,
are splendidly furnished with buds ; in
fact, imported ones will not compare
favorably with them. When lifted they
are put in good sized pots to save as many
of the roots as possible ; this has a ten-
dency to make the plants continue longer
in bloom. Those which remain unsold in
the Spring are put through the same course
of treatment the following Summer, along
with the fresh batch of young plants, and
it pays to do it, too, as the larger they are
the more they bring.
The question of propagating the nlants
in this country or importing from Europe
will in all probability soon be decided in
favor of the home article, the cuttings
root quicker here and the grafts adhere
more rapidly, besides the growth made
during the Summer is greater than in
Europe and better ripened.
Washington. G. W. Oliver.
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discount on large orders. We carry a large
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Price List of Standard Flower Pots.
850 9
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5 00 10
.. 7 25 11
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largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
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working and prices.
•E- m^'IP-A.IilD
VICTORY !
VICTORY !
No repairs for 6 years;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform, on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send For Catalogue and
Estimates.
'S-bo-v^7-3D-, 01x±o.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, "we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. "We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHiLLDIN POTTERY CO., ''*' ' pb'^'i^Eip^A."*'"*'
\MM A BEurfeiiecc (Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N. Y.
WAKcnuusbSj Etandolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
»♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
^EVANS' IMPROVED CHALLENGE \
Koller Bearing', Self-Oiling Device,
Automatic Stop, Solid liink
Chain, makes tbe IMPROVED
CHALiLEIirGE the most pertect
apparatus in the market. . . .
Operating lOO fl. Section.
WBITE FOE CATALOSTJE AND PBICES BEFOiiE
PLACINO TOrR OBDEB ELSEWHEBE.
QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO,
RICHiVIOND, IND.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HB^WS & CO.,
•■ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
VHEN WnrriNO MCNTIftW THE FLOHIST'S EXCHoWGt
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and hy far the
Box 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO,
IMPROVED GLAZING
Also prevents sliding and breakage from frost.
pay the additional cost in glazing. The leading
florists of tlie country are using them. Write for
circulars, witJi full particulars, and Price List.
J. M. GASSER, Florist, £ucUd Avenue,
Cleveland^ Ohio.
Greenhouse 1
M
684
The^ Kt^ORIST'S Exchanoe.
Florists using Bulbs for forcing
should send us a list of their
requirements for prices.
JUST RECEIVED, IN FINE CONDITION
LILIUM HARRISII
AND
FREESIA REFRAGTA ALBA
PEHR HENDERSON & CO.,
35 S 37 GORTLANDT STREET,
NEW VORK.
Best in the Market, per
lb. $t.O0; Id lbs. $9.00.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Mowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at lo*?? prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY mETAL DESIGNS surpass any in the rnarket in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
tUtDDUIUII Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
. HtnnmAIIII, --p-;- --^ De-- ^^
=^ — '- 415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ^ SUPPLIES,
60 No. ■tth St., FUILADELFHIl.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WRITING MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ARECA LDTESCENS.
5 in. pots, S4 in. high,
strong, grown cool.
$io.oo per doz.; $75.00 per 100.
Edwin A. Seidewltz, Annapolis, Md.
"HEN WRITING WEHTION THE FLORIf-
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Lilies of tlie Valley,
Azaleas and Palms, Lilium Aurafum,
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N. J.
Salesrooms: 60 Barclay Street, Newr York.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
In the Choicest Strains Obtainable, Unsurpassed for Size,
Exquisite Colorings and Markings. Always Reliable.
I have a fine lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
WBITB FOR PRICE.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J. '
..$^.50 U.^Q $1.00 $0.76 $0.50 S0.25
.. 2.50 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 .35
..3.00 1.75 1.25 .75 .60 .25
«»i^ ■ Ki «*- 17 1 xiua «a«vi liJicj.iriiie ri4U8«jH, .1 ana D Dioccnea, extra f
BEVEER'^ CHOICE MIXED, composed of the best stralDs and
BUGNOT'!?! (new) spotted, large fiowerinR Show Pansies. somewhat
smaller tnan Trlruardeau. but even of more delicate markinfis and
richer colors, pronounced by many the finest strain yet produced
1.00 2.50 1.75 1.00
This variety prod u „
■^''""'"'" 3 and 6 blotched Giant,
^^V??''!.* Fancy (improved Gassier atrairirspTendid 7!66
CA88IER
ROEMEK.' „ , , _,. „„.. , „ ,^^«.« , uu
Striped (impr. Trimardeau). ithe peVfection of all stdped var'ieties!l2!00
and superb ^ _ ^_ j2 qq
:.edgoIden bronze; i
FAUST (pure black); L
d Beaconsflelri, (violet purple, white
ck X^rown and EoVde
quaTiiy mixed, each ,
white; yellow; English show ■
PEA* OCK (new)
) reddish brown, withflery reflex, perfect form.".'. "."" 60
red with yellow margrin, beautifully blotched '. "... T.56 1 00
" t claret red j 50 j qq
3n'>\ +1, *■ approach to a scarlet Pansy yet obtained',' The
'"^ " h_dark spots on the three lower petals
'" ariety
^^ . «™. ,,, 3 J^ell-shaped.ofabrownish scarlet ..„.»mk-«i-o v.^
*^^'^^J¥^^J^■??9lT^'*'*^"*^**I'DEN VEi;LOW(aoveltyofl892),adi9t:
Oi the Bve-blotched Cassier-tribe, very lar ^e and exceedino-lv brillldrit
EMPEROR FREI)ERIC^(novelty of 1893). a showy Pansy of a deep purplYshVed,
with a gold bronze center, chaneinir to scarlet anr" — '■-— -^ = . ^•,. ..... '^, '■, '
TRmARDEAU VIOLET-BLCIe (novelty of
Trimardeau type .,
TERMS CASH. Address
J. A. DE VEER, 15 Whitehall St., New Yorlc.
BULBS, PLANTS AND SEEDS.
Amaryllis Johnsonii, Crinut
Pancratium Carribseum, Atamasco Kosea,Hem-
erocallis, sing-le and double, Narcissus, Poly-
podiums, Ferns, Chamterops excelsa. Camellia
Japonica, NyraphEea odorata, Water Hyacinths,
Fig Trees, Nelumbium Luteum Seed, Umbrella
China Seed, Hibiscus Crirason-eye Seed, Pink
Crimson-eye Seed, Tobasco Pepper Seed, Native
Birds-eye Pepper Seed.
LYNBROOK PANSIES.
This giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from the choicest
selected flowers.
New crop now ready.
Finest mixed, best yellow, pure white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, $1.00.
JACOB SEAI.T, Lynbrook, N,Y.
Write for Prices to
MRS. ROBERT BROWN,
10,000 SURPLUS
YON SION DirrODILS
EXTRA FORCING BULBS.
75 per cent produce two or more blooms.
$15.00 per Thousand.
2.00 per Hundred.
Large Bulbs, producing one bloom or more,
$10.00 per Thousand.
S. COOLIDGE, - m. Auburn, Mass.
♦ PANSY
•1
SEED
I Florists' I
Low prices on Lil. Harris! i, Eongi-
' florunk, Roman Hyacinths, Lily of the
I Valley, etc. Special low prices on RUS-
I TIC BASKETS.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
413 East 34th Street,
Near Long Island Ferry. MJ^V^ YORK
STUDER'S
JULY CASH^^
^•^PRICE LIST.
Strong aud Healthy cool-grown
Stock.
Height. Per Per
Pots. (In.) doz. 100
Latauia borbonica 6 18 $3 50 $25 00
^ '. „, ■•■■-•■■2^ 12 100 5 00
Kentia Belmoreana and Pors-
teriana... . . . . 5 18 4 00 30 00
Transplanted seedlings 10 1 00 * 6 00
Areca lutescens, transplanted
Cocos Weddeliana .^ 15 3 50 ig oo
^",^^. '1 2^ 10 150 1000
Seaf orthia elegans 5 25 ^00 30 00
„^ '. ,. '' i 15 1 50 10 00
Phcenix reclinata 5 ig 4 OO
Dracsenas in good varieties. . . 4 12 2 00 15 00
Draceena indivisa 3 ig 1 00 6 00
Ficus elastica, 5 leaves 4 12 3 00
Ferns in good assortment 3J^ 1 00 6 00
Pteris- ..... 2^ 60 3 50
Adiantum cuneatum seedlings,
strong.. 40 3 qO
Euchans Amazonica, large
bulbs....... 150 1000
Gardenia Borida 5-6 24-30 3 00 20 00
„ " , „ ': •■■• 2^ 12 75 5 00
Begonia Rex m best var SJ-g 75 5 00
Otaheite Orange 3 12 2 00 12 00
" " with fruit.... 6 18 16 00
" " Vi'ithout fruit 5 16 8 00
Aspidistra, green-leaved, 5 cts. per leaf.
Boses, hardy perennial, ornamental and climbing, as
well as bedding and house plants, in best varieties.
N. STUDER, 936 F St., WASHINGTON, D.G.
Pansies Worth Raising.
There is money in them. They have
proved it a^ain even in these
hard times.
NEW SEED EEADY NOW.
One package (}i onnee), $1.00.
Five packages, $4r.OO.
Cash witli order.
CHRISXIAK SOI,XAU,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N J.
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Grade Pansy Seed
New crop, now ready, saved with special care from
selected plants only and warranted first class jd
every respect.
The Jenninff's XX Strain, American and
Imported Varieties, mixed, cream of pansies. all large
flowerlnii, grand colors, finefor exhibition, 1500 seeds,
11.00; loz.. $8.00.
The J ennins's Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about ^500 seeds, $100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz., $15.00 No
skim milk in this strain, they are just as good as I
can make 'em. Finer color and more variety than
last season. The best strain for florists, either for
winter blooming or sprine sales.
Dr. FaUHt, beat black. 2500 seeds $1.0(1
Finest Yellow, dark eye, 2500 seeds 1.00
Pure White, the best, 2500 seeds 1.00
Victoria, bright red, 1000 seeds l.CO
ALL MY OWN GROWTH OF 1894.
Half packets of any of above. 50 cents.
Remit by money order or registered letter.
OASU WITH ORl»En.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Lock Box 264. SOUTHPORT. CONN.
Zirnglebel Giant Pansies
OWING to favorable weather, have been
simpy magnificent this season, and our
seed beds are a sight to behold. Never
before have we obtained such size and
colors, and as usual, wherever exhibited, have
eclipsed everything else, receiving also the
most flattering testimonials from the leading
florists and seedsmen all over the country.
We will have new Seed to offer on about
July 1st of our popular strains,
^ THE GIANT MARKET ^^^
"^^^ and GIANT FANCY. "^^
in trade packets of 2000 and 500 seeds, respec-
tively, with practical directions for sowing and
growing our Pansies.
Price, trade packet, $I.OO.
Also Plants for sale later on.
DENYS ZIRNGiEBEL, Needham, Mass.
WHEW WHITIHGMEWTIOH THE tmaiST-epCHawCF
PANSY SEED
ELY'S SUPERB MIXTURE.
The best we kno\r; offered with a
guarantee of satisfaction or money
refunded. We want you to try them.
ppippj Trade packet., 50e.; Xi oz..
f KH-a I ^jOQ . i^o2., 11.50; oz.,f5.00.
[[^"Jobbing Price List of all Flower
Seeds for Florists' mailed on
application.
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO.,
Tlie Growers and Importers
of Bulbs and Seeds and Jobbers in
Florists' Supplies.
1024 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEN wRirina mention the fiorist-s exchange
We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plants
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. YI. Ko 34,
NEAA^ YORK, JULY 21, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANM'S
Quarterly Trade Catalogue
I Palms, Orchids, Ferns, Etc.
For July, August and September, 1894,
Has just been mailed to all addresses on their register. This
catalogue should be in the hands of every Florist in the United
States, and anyone not receiving a copy should send for one
immediately, enclosing business card.
We are better prepared than ever before to supply our cus-
tomers' needs at the lowest wholesale prices, and a personal
inspection of our stock is especially desired. We recommend to all
Florists our unsurpassed stock of Decorative Palms and Ferns in all
the best leading varieties ; also our fine stock of fine Ornamental
Foliage and Flowering plants. Correspondence solicited.
United States Nurseries,
SHORX HILLS, N.J.
ower
Seed
s.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Snow Qi
Emperor William, dark blue.. _
Lord Beaconsfield, violet 26 76
Dr. Faust, black 25 76
Gold Margined 26 75
Silver Edge 25 76
Havana Brown 25 76
Light Blue 25 76
Bronze 26 76
Quadricolor 26 76
GIANT 1
Trade Pkt. Ji Oz.
Yellow JO 25
Striped, large ilowered 25
Marbled Mixed 26
25
26
Golden Yellow .
Striped 26
Emperor "William 25 $0
Lord Beaconsfield 26
Violet Blue 25
rHLiin
Single White 260 Seeds, SO 60
Smgle Red " 50
Alba Magnifica " i oo
Glbbosa Alba,. '■ 60
Globosa Rubra " 60
Yellow with dark Eye 26
Black Prince 25
Odier 26
Peacock 26
Choice Mixed Pansy Oz., $3.ii0 26
Fme Mixed Oz., §1.00
AKSZES.
n. ■ , ,,,. . . Trade Pkt.
Trimardeau W^hite with Eye $0 25
" Mixed, i oz., $1; oz., 83.50 25
Gassier, five blotclied 26
Bugnot .' 25
HOST'S UlfEIVAllED MIXED. Has
no superior any wliere Oz. , $8.00 26
UI. A.
Single Mixed 260 Seeds,
Double While 60 "
Double Red 60 "
Double Mixed 60 "
Selfcolors- ; .:.... $0 50
Cineraria Hybrlda Grandiflora. Prize strain 50
" " " Nana 50
ia Hybrida Plenissima Double $0 60
" Nana IVIixed 50
I Defiance 35
grandiflora French Hybrids 60
^* SS?.,i„„ ROSP* |3| AIUTQ for forclns, from anestlot of young
offering rV\^OEi l~^l_MIVIO stock in the West, as follows:
PERLE NIPHETOS. MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, SUNSET METEOR
VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE, GONTIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT
U. BRUNNER, 2}4 inch, $6.00; 3 inch, $6.00 per 100. '
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2JJ inch, $6.00; 3 incli, $8,00 per 100
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street. CHICAGO.
IJIIoMlie
^RUSSIKN.^
We beg to call the at- Philadelphia, pa.
. — : T— ; : 1 C C f .« ^^n- 27th, 1894.
tention of the trade to our -cAj "-^ "^ ' ?M /I / Mr. P. E. mcAllistek,
New Large Flowering XS .^ ^V ?eaj-^ Sir:_-I am ve^y mu^oh
Lily of the Valley. K^^^^^Ai ™ I'.^^t i'sTbe fly/tThJ™ eV'lf
RUSSIATf, which is with- A«,^J^jfc lar°eandthe?e"re"rw"eakTni'a
oat question, the highest ^^Rf^P^^K;. il'''"f>udVi°'"''""'^°™"
grade of Valley ever re- ^^^^^f^^^^fc '''""'' ^""""'robert ORAIQ.
ceived in this country. T^^felj&a^^Bgll/'lj&k^^!* „
— -PvW«#''w^^3r*^^^^ Philadelphli. pa.
The following testimon- -^ \^''wwMlMr^«a^ <^ Feb. 26th, 189).
lals from two of the most ^\-^^^c|l»4»fi?N|S@ * Dear Slr;-The Russian
1 u ^~^l „ „ ,, ^...fc^M/Awi^^.^S',^ Valley I received from you last
celebrated growers of Lily fe3,0FTl^»K?*THE«J£r Antunm was very one. Each
„ ^. Zr~r, T-~ t^i:s 'iSiHBy /aMK? stalthadtromlZtolS tells. The
01 tne Valley are a sufflc- IffS^ '*'5iff»^ ^-^^J •>*"' "^ particularly large, of a
vst^ |\ — ^— --Ts/ \r^ strong growth, and about 15
lent guarantee of its ex- V!'>\ I 1 t.i--' inches high.
PBllenofl ■ " ^-Cii-iiii-^ Tours respectfully
""""°™ ■ WM. K. HARRIS
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pip,s, ^100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis flmbriata Mixed SK 00 per pkt
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain l 00 "
Cineraria, James* Giant Strain 1 00 **
Gloxinia, Extra Choice Mixed 100 "
Pansy, Bugnot, very large, stained, extra choice Sl^ oz. 50 *'
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutch Bulbs is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Cineraria hybnda grandiflora.
Beat Covent mixture, at $0.50 Trade pkt.
Best dwarf German mixture, at go "
Superior French mixture, at '. '. .50 "
Calceolaria hybrida grandiflora.
Best Covent Garden mixture, at |0.50 Trade pkt.
Primula sinensis fimbriata.
■D 11 , -J 100 seeds. lOOO seeds.
Rolker's mixed |o.20 |1.50
Deep Red .35 j 75
" Carmine go lisO
.. ^°?f: 20 1.50
^•ii'e 30 1.50
.. S'H^V 30 2.50
r, i.f^^Pf'^ V 20 1.50
gueen of Whites best English strain, at S0.40 per 50 seeds
(Jhisvcick Red, " " .40 "
Princess of Wales, pure white " " [40 «
Vesuvius, bright red " " '40 •<
St. Gatien, rosy red, bright " " '40 "
Fern leaved, white, at lag perlOOseeds
red, at gg <<
" rose, at [35 <<
" mixed, at 'gg <<
Double mixed a.t .... :::; Uo per 50 seeds.
Red leaved, curled Italian mixed, at *o.50 trade pkt
Green" " " " " "go ..i" ■
We quote prices now for early Fall Delivery on ROIHAN HYACINTHS
TULIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIES, DUTCH HYA-
CINTHS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, Etc.
AUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 £ 138 W. 24th Street. Hem Yark
,a6
The^ K-tlortst's ■R:?ccTRrATsrG:E5.
NOTICE!
Let us book your order for BULBS at once and thus
save you 10 per cent. duty. The above appears on
the New Tariff and will go into effect August 1st.
JUST ARRIVED-SUPERIOR QUALITY BULBS.
Inches. Per 100. Per lOOO.
MLIUM HAREISII ....5 to 7 $3.50 $33.00
« « 7 to 9 5.00 45.00
MUSHKOOM SPAWN, English per lb., lOcts.; per 100 lbs., $8.00
KAFFIA, for tying lb., 18cts.; 100 lbs., $14.00
Our RAM'S HEAD BRAND FERTILIZEE is indespensable in the
growth of Chrysauthennims and general greenhouse stock, 100 lbs.,
$3.00 ; 5 bags, U ton, $13.50 ; 30 bags, 1 ton, $40.00.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York.
Extra Choice Imported I „,?roffi°elm:
-» ■ I choice importei
Pansy Seed.j ^^^^a^.
y
y of Roemer's flnesl
: have any otfai
to offer it to tl
3 imd several mlxturei
finding
regardless
* at a
/ille, Ulster Co., N. Y.
ALL FLORISTS' STOCK IN SEASON
HiLRRISII,
I^REESIiLS,
FR[[Sli RimiiCTI ILBl
Extra fine balbs, prepaid, $4.00
per 1000; $8.50 per 500. Casli
■with, tlie order,
W. C. KABER & CO., La Porte, Ind.
ARE READY NOW
and.
ROKLAITS
''^^- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE '^^"'c^S'-"
WHEN IWP.TING MEWTIOW THE n.ORIST'S EXCHANGE ^^^^^^^^^^_^_^_
(Sheswood Hall Ncbsehy Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansomb Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
EBADQUAETEKS FOB
CALIFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. L|LiY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
Now is the Time to Speal( for Tiiem.
TrilUum grau(iifloium and others.
Lilium Canadense, Superbum, Philadel-
phicura, Wallace!, Concolor, Tigrinu:
Titrrinum splendeos, Marta;ron.
Hardy Ferns, Hardy Cypripediums and
Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Send list
of wants to
LYNBROOK PANSIE8.
This giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from the choicest
selected flowers.
New crop now ready.
Finest mixed, best yellow, pure white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, $1.00.
JACOB SBAr.iY, Lynbrook, N. Y.
PANSIES WORTH RAISING.
They are Beautiful.
They give Universal Satisfaction.
They Sell at Sight. -
There is Money in Them.
NEW SEED. PERFECT l\ND RELIABLE.
1 Package, J^ ounce !ftl 00
F. H. HOKSFORD,
Charlotte, Tt.
tryDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Plants, Bulbs and
ReaulsUes. Tljey are
the oest at the lo^vesl
TRADK LIST
g.arterly, mailed
e trade only,
Y A. DREER.
PlillH<lp|phln
Large quantities at Special Kates.
Cash with order.
CHRISXIAIV SOLTAir,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N
»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<
I BURPEE'S I
! SEEDS I
Philadelphia. |
Wholesale Price List for FloriBts ^
fm SELL SEEDS. \
\ Special low prices to ^
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS. J
^ WEEBER & DON, ^
\ Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
W 114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Crade Pansy Seed
New crop, now ready, saved wtth special care from
selected plants only and wnrranteil fliBt class m
every respect.
Tbe Jenntnir'B XX Strain, American and
Im ported Varieties, mixed, cream of pansies. all large
flowerinir. grand colors, fine fur exhibition, 1500 seeds.
$1.00; loz.. $8.00. ^ . ^ . ., „ ,
The Jeiiuinff H ^traiiit finest mixed, all colors,
about 2500 seeds. *100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz., $15.00 No
atim milk In this strain, tbey are just as good as I
can make 'em. Finer color and more variei y than
last season. The best strain for florists, either for
winter blooming or spring f
I'ure Willie, the best, i
Half packets of any of above. 50 c
Remit by money order or registercu ici.i.ci.
CASH WITH OR)>EK.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Loot Box 254. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
E FLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
IHE LOWEST PRICE FOe THE BEST BOLBS AMD PUNTS.
Iiilium Harrisli, Longiaorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch
Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also
Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses.
Our Lilies of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD
HAMBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET.
Special rrlces of tue above given on application.
FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS.
BEST FKINGED VAKIETIES.
floweriuff, tringed wbite
Fimbriata alba, lar;
Atrosaoguinea, new, orij^nt scuriet
Atropurpui-ea, large floweviog:, bright purpl
per per 1000 I
pkt. seeds.
£0 30 $2 00 ,
35 3 50 '
30 2 00
. 30 3 00
,85 1 60
cms. SGHWAXE, 4D4 E. 34th Street, Hew York.
BU LBS A» PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
Zirngiebel Giant Pansies
\J seed beds are a sight to heboid. Neve
^""^ before have we obtained such size and
colors, and as usual, wherever exhibited, have
eclipsed everythins' else, receiving- also the
most tlattering testimonials from the leading
florists and seedsmen all over the country.
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in trade packets of 2000 and 500 seeds, respec-
tively, with practical directions for sowing and
growing our Pansies.
Price, irade packet. $I.OO.
Also Plants for sale later on.
DEHYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Heedham, Mass.
WHEN WRITING
THE FLORIST'S CXCHANCr
PANSY SEED
ELY'S vSUPERB MIXTURE.
The best we know; offered with a
guarantee of satisfaction or money
refunded. "We want you to try them.
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I^-Jobbing Price List of all Flower
Seeds for Florists' mailed on
application.
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO.,
The Growers and Importers
of Bulbs and Seeds and Jobbers in
Florists' Supplies.
1024 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEN WRITINO MENTION THE FLORIS-rS EXCHANGE
The Florist's Exchange.
The genus Lycaste embraces a large
number of very interesting species, mostly
deciduous, from the mountainous parts of
tropical America. They bloom at differ-
ent periods of the year, and are nearly all
beautiful and attractive. For their suc-
cessful cultivation a bright, well-ventilated
house is indispensable, and one without
canvas shading is preferable ; though dur-
ing the Summer months a light applica-
tion of white paint or whitewash should
be applied to the glass to break the direct
solar rays from scorching the foliage.
Plants may be grown successfully under
canvas, but great care has to be exercised
in regard to watering and syringing dur-
ing their growing season; the tissue formed
under such culture, being weak, is liable
to rot whenever the growths become filled
with water or the potting compost gets too
wet.
Most of the species can be raised in bas-
kets where room is scarce, but all are
grown usually in pots half filled with
broken crocks or charcoal, the balance of
good free compost, consisting of equal
parts chopped sod, peat fiber, sphagnum
and well-rotted, flaky cow manure, the
plants being potted at a slight elevation
above the rim of the pot.
During the growing season the compost
should be kept damp, and the plants them-
selves will be better of a light syringing
during bright weather; when the growths
are finished, however, very little water at
the roots should be given, a gentle syring-
ing alone will generally be found suflBcient
to keep the plants in healthy condition.
The temperature may also be reduced ten
or fifteen degrees, 55 degrees by night and
60 to 65 degrees by day being suflicient.
The following will be found among the
best for general use :
L. Skinnerii is an early flowering sort,
with ovate, compressed pseudo-bulbs, and
prominently veined lanceolate leaves, 12x18
Inches long. The lateral single flowered
scapes are produced in profusion during
Winter and early Spring. The flowers are
waxy in appearance and expand five inches.
In this species the fiowers vary a great
deal, there being scarcely two plants with
fiowers alike ; sepals large, white, flushed
with rose ; petals smaller and generally
much brighter in color ; lip white, flushed
with rose and spotted with rose carmine.
One of the rarest varieties of this species
has pure white flowers.
L. Dbppei. — In this species the pseudo-
bulbs are rough, angular, obpyriform and
deep green, supporting two membrana-
ceous, parallel-veined, oblong-acuminate
leaves, 10-15 inches long. The fiower-
scapes make their appearance with the
new growths during Summer ; they are
6 8 inches high, bracted, monoflorous. and
are produced in great abundance from the
last matured pseudo-bulb. The flowers
expand about three inches ; sepals pale
green, profusely dotted on the inner sur
face with pale cinnamon brown ; "the
petals are smaller, pure white, occasionally
speckled on the basal half with purple ;
lip waxy yellow, with brown dots and
penciling in the throat.
L. PLANA is a distinct species with lan-
ceolate, plicate leaves 18 or 30 inches long,
and ovatepseudo-bulbs three inches high.
The flowers are produced on peduncles 6-8
inches long, and expand about three inches;
sepals deep green, suffused with brown ;
petals smaller, white, the central portion
dotted with carmine ; lip white, suffused
and spotted with rose carmine on the base.
L. AROMATICA has deep green, ovate-
acuminate pseudo-bulbs, and bright green
foliage 12 18 inches long, as many as 18
flowers are often produced from a single
bulb and appear with tbenewgrowth dur-
ing late Spring and early Summer ; they
are of a rich bright yellow color, some
times dotted with brown and very fra-
grant.
L. CKUENTA is a much larger growing
and blooming kind than the preceding;
the flowers also appear later in the season
as the new growths appear; they are
bright orange in color with a rufous-brown
blotch at the base of the lip. The pseudo-
bulbs are oblong-ovate and rough, spiny
at the apices on the old foliage seats ; the
foliage is broadly-lanceolate-acuminate,
and bright green.
li. LANIPES.— This is a large growing
kind with oblong-ovate bright green
pseudo-bulbs five inches high, each sup-
porting 2 3 parallel-veined, light green
leaves over two feet long. The flowers
are produced singly, on scapes 8-10 inches
high, and expand about four inches ; the
floral segments are narrow compared with
those of L. Skinnerii ; sepals white tinged
with green; petals, and somewhat con-
stricted lip, ivory white.
L. COSTATA.— This species is a more
Tobnst grower than the preceding, the
CARKATIOKS A.1.1, SOLD.
I have a fine lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
WBITE FOH PRICS.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N,J.
fiowers are also larger, and entirely pure
white; the lip is tri-lobed.
L. CooPEKii — This is a slender growing
species with narrow oblong bulbs 4-5
inches high, each supporting 2-3 narrow,
lanceolate-acuminate leaves 18 inches long.
The flowers appear singly on bracted
scapes 6 to 8 inches long and expand about
three inches ; they are slightly fragrant ;
sepals white, tinged with green ; the lower
ones connate with the lip and column which
form a stiff spur; petals broader than the
sepals, ovate-oblong, white; lip white,
tinged in the center with green and deeply
fringed on the margin with glandular
hsirs.
L. LASI06L0SSA is a very distinct and
curious flowered species, with broadly
ovate pseudo-bulbs, four inches high, and
plicate, membranaceous leaves nearly two
feet long. The scapes are six inches high,
monoflorous. the Bowers expand four
inches ; sepals oblong-lanceolate, acute,
rufous-brown, paler at the apices, pubes
cent at the base ; petals smaller bright
yellow ; lip trilobed the superior lobe cov-
ered with white hairs, the inferior lobes
suffused with red. Robert M. Gbet.
THE BEST ARE
Truffaut's Paeony Asters
100,000 LATE CABBAGE.
Flat Dutch and Late DruTQhead, per 1000, $1.00.
Cash with order, pleaae.
GtEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, If. J.
FKESH IBPOKTED PBOJI BRAZIL.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Canes for Propagation
1 foot, 45o. ; 18 feet, %i.M ; 2!> feet, $8.00.
fov liniiiviliale Order.
Also imported Orchids.W rite for special quo! atkins.
"W. A. IHABiDA,
The Universal Horticultural Estabiishment,
SOUTH ORANGE. N. d.
Rlll[ riORIDl riOWERS
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAin[II«(K, KLA.
WHEN WRITING KZNTION THE n.ORIST-s
ARECA LDTESCENS.
5 in. pots, 24 in. high,
strong, grown cool.
$10.00 perdoz.; $75.00 per 100.
Edwin A, Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
WHeW WRmWG mention the FXORIST'S EXCHANGE
PALIVIS!
Decorative Plants
^wt.*^ formy new Spring \
Wholesale Mrice-L,lst. |
I have the largest stock \
in the West.
J. HESSER, Plattsmontli, Neb.
Pnop. Palm gardens.
t STORRS & HARRISON CO.. P^^^i^llTohl^^
» - Wholesale MarseiTinen and Florists, ♦
I free. Correspondence solicited ^ """'"' "' P'»°*= annually. Trade list *
sold Id Cheap coIleetlooMst. PMori»,s- Co.lection,. 2d. An^ateur,' Collectio.a. Send for printed Hat.
M"e7o°urTimMThe''l?S)''sV'brT'lf ^' ''°'"'^' ■"'""■°''=' •^'«'"' ""1 liealthy
stuff fo7Kro'w"ron?j!k00 perlof 'cS Wedrfelilni^ "loK-*'h^ »'' "," l*/ '1 "iS" "'Bh, aplei^did
3 1-2 in. potB, 12 to 15 m: hlKh, lieavy jMper M Ki-nH,. 'llil .^•Jj.if^' •"'"'iS?' 'J?t *23.00 per 1(111; 3 to
per 100: 3 to 3 1-2 in. pot. U to 16 in. hi.li heaw Diam? S4n no njr ™*"l°S'. '" '•°- H-gi- Perfect stulT, tI5.00
6m.hlsh.t6.00perl00, 31.1in.apleiididheaTatuff $8.dOper"oO ™- '^""""'^ Borbonlca, 2 in. pot,
wH^N'^RmN^liri^T^c,'' * ^^' '^E'^oi'y St., JERSEY CITY, N.J.
80S£ HILL
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New York. ^
SIEBRECHT& WADLEY;
X DO SUPPLY
I FLORISTS
FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLANTS.
SECOND—With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES SI 00
$1 .50 and $2.00 a pair.
THIRD—With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana
$25.00 boxes.
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties.
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thick . .
Eichhorn
briKht yellow spot
bloomer. F " '
Eiohho
per 1000, DO
pes Major, but
(New Blue Water Hyacinth.) Thi_
'" altogether diflerent to the weil-kno
prodm
ouiing. The flowers i
very interestirifr and beautiful Aqua
wn E. Crassipea Major. The stem is
Xiimnnntheinii
"TNelmiiJ-
Nyinjih
the blue. The petals _
"" 8 each ; $1.75 per dozen.
("Vfater Hyacinth). J2.00perl00, prepaid,
I TrnchyBperum ^^^^ ^Iom''*'!?
Orontium Aqiin
iinociiariN II u
Waler Lectnc
■ Parrot's Featlie
ibarensis and N. De
(Water Poppy).;. I.:::::;:::;-;:;:;:-::; j -g m
and N. Dencatu, Mots, each, or seeds, lOots. per large packet,
per lOo; delivered". ' '■^^°^<' ^^rn), selected plants from open ground, S12,00 per lOCO, or 12.00
Arundo Donax varieiata, W.0O per dozen, or $500 per 100. Mention paper
BRAND & WICHERS, San Antonio, FI.ORIDA.
637
Trees and Plants.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
LADY THOHPSON Tit A WBERRY,
lVll.lj;i( KED RASPBERRY,
IVlAXWELb'S EA. BL,AL.aBEKRr.
Three of the best market berries new in culti-
vation fully tested. Send for circulars.
MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Del.
Contracts Now in Order
For growing ytjur June Budded Peach of the
Elberta, Crosby, Cliampion and other sorts
desired; also June Huoded Plums of Japau
and other varieties, ihe Kojal A pricot, as well
ALEX. PULLEN,
MILFORD NURSERIES. MILFORD, DEL
I I//E OFFER YOU \
\ CREVILLEA ROBUSTA, \
• Fine little plants 4oeiits. •
J CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. f
J Fine young plants 3 cents. '
S DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, S
\ Splendid plants, 2J^ inch Scents \
\ OTAHEITE DWARF ORANGES #
S Strong, SJ^ inotl 4 cents. 0
♦ McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio. S
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSAlf6EAlfA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, |6.00
per 100 ; in %^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHn— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
EOSE BRIDESMAID— Plantsin 2}^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in %h4 inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
Slallon F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
STUDER'S
JULY CASH^.^
^^PRICE LIST.
strong and Healthy cool-grown
Stock.
Height. Per Per
Pots. CIn.) doz. 100
Latania borbonica 5 ig J3 5Q ^25 (^
Kentia Belmoreana and Poi-s- ''^ ^'^ ' * * ""
teriana 5 jg ^ qq oq qq
Transplanted seedlings 10 1 00 6 00
Areca lutescens, transplanted
seedlings 12 75 5 jq
Cooos Weddellana ^ 15 2 50 18 00
seaforthiaeie.ans::::;:::::::J^ t Igg IggS
Phcenix reclinata. '. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '. ! ! ". 5 18 i 00 ^^ ^
Dractenas in good varieties., .i 12 2 00 11 00
Dracffina indivisa 3 jg 1 00 dm
Picus elastica, 5 leaves i 12 3 oo
Ferns in good assortment 3J^ 1 oo 6 00
Pterls gLg 50 o en
Adiantumcimeatum seedlings,
strong AQ o on
Eucharis Amazonica, large
bulbs ]^ 50 10 00
Gardenia norida 5-6 34-30 3 00 20 00
EegOBiaRexinbestvar::::::.ig '' \l I gg
Otaheite Orange 3 12 2 00 12 00
" with fruit.... 6 18 15 00
without fruit 5 15 8 00
Aspidistra, green-leaved, 5 cts. per leaf.
Roses, hardy perennial, ornamental and climhinff aa
well as bedding and house plants, in best varieties.
N. STUDER, 936 F St., WASHINGTON, D.C.
638
The Florist's Exchang:^.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
■VOUNGman, age 21. Enelisb, wants situation i
J- Rreenhouees. six years' experience _
■- '-luraery
':, Hill School. Pottsto
SITUATION wanted by September, as Gardene
on private pla ^ ..-.^.- un ^,.^..„„i,.
experienced :
QITUATION wanted by young man, 23, as assist-
*-> ant, five year's experience, commerical place
preferred, a willing worker, KOOd reference, ready at
any time. AddresL.H. Butts, tMzellburg, Md.
"X^rANTED position by competent flower and
VV table erower. 25 years' experience. Capa
Capable of
I piping. Can also make floral
desiirns and rustte work. Cora '
situation. J. A. F., care tins papi
nercial or
r^ ARDENER, and florist, German, single, 30. wants
^ situation in commerical place, thurouglily eom-
oetent in greenhouse culture; flrst-class references,
strictly sober. Address W. F. Straube. 1913 Broad-
way. E. D., Brooklyn, N. Y.
l!*r ANTED.
Secoad-hand aaah for cold frames, give price
and size.
HAKRT S. GILBBKT, MHlersville, Pa.
WHEN WRITING MEHTtON THE FLORIST'S
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
WHr:N WBVTIN
FOR SALE
AT A BARGAIN. One greenhouse, 16x50
ft., heated with hot water: one cold frame,
6x45 ft.; new brick house, seven rooms, with
good cellar under all; four.city lots, 100x117 ft.;
city water in house and greeubouse. If bought
at once, will be sold very cheap. Come and see
It.
FRANK DRANSFIELD, Renwick St., Newburgh, N. Y.
GREENHOUSES TO RENT
At Moorestown, Burlington Co., New
Jersey, nine miles from Philadelphia on
railroad, four houses, 10,000 feetof glass,
two boilers. Splendid opportunity.
JOS. T. SULLIVAN, Moorestown, N.J.
FOR SALE CHEAP.
500 feet 4 inch Cast Iron Pipe, good
as new ; also lot of Ls, Ts, etc,
15 Boxes Glass (second hand), size,
6x8.
Panl Butz & Son, New Castle, Pa.
MENTION THE FtORIST'S EXCHANSE
FOR SALE.
Fifteen hundred feet four inch pipe, (Hitcli-
ings). Price on application.
Three thousand AMERICAN BEAUTIES,
3J^ inch pots, extra fine stock, at $10.00 per 100.
P. R. QUINLAN & CO.,
904 W. Senoses SI.. SYRACUSE, N. Y.
Natural Hybrid Cattleyas.
Editor Florists'' BocchaTWe:
Among the many fine varieties of Cat-
tleyas gigas and chrysotorea that are in
bloom In the United States Nurseries,
there is one that cannot fail to attract the
attention of all lovers of this beautiful
class of plants. In form it resembles Cat-
tleya chrysotorea, but the colors of the
parents are so well blended as to almost
baflle description.
Some time ago another remarkable
hybrid flowered amoug the gigas, and has
now passed into the famed collection of
Mr. C. G. Roebling, Trenton.
For these and manv other fine forms of
Cattleyas we are indebted to the zealous
CDllector, John E. Liger, of the United
Stjtes Nurseries. H. H.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
Clat Center, Neb.— The late rains
have given the wheat new life, and al-
though the straw Is short the heads are
filled clear out. Over in Pawnee county it
is the best wheat that has been seen for a
number of years, and harvesting began
In Cheyenne county the alfalfa crop is
progressing rapidly. J. E. K-
Omaha, Neb —Something very unusual
about the garden business in Western
Nebraska is the fact that a large propor-
tion of the seed planted several weeks ago
is just coming through the ground since
the late rains. The ground when the seed
was planted did not contain moisture
sufficient to germinate the seed or cause it
to rot, but was just right to keep it in a
state of preservation until sufficient rain
did fall. J- E. K.
New Yokk.— J. C. Vaughan, 12 Barclay
St., received, July 17, a large consignment
of white Roman hyacinths and paper white
narcissus. This is one of the earliest con-
signments ever noted.
Visitors in Philadelphia this week were :
J Comont, representing Carter, Dunnet
& Beal, London ; McGregor Bros., Spring-
field, 0.; and Mr. Wood, of T. W. Wood&
Sons, Richmond. Va.
Ann Naomi, wife of Walter P. Stokes,
of the seed firm of Johnson & Stokes, 219
Market St., died suddenly on Friday, July
13 and was buried from her late resi-
dence in Moorestown, N. J., on Tuesday,
17th. Deceased was a noble woman, and
possessed many estimable qualities. Much
sympathy is felt for Mr. Stokes in his sud-
den and sad bereavement.
Philadelphia.— Z. De Forest Ely & Co.
are having extensive alterations made to
the front of their store, which, when com-
plete, will give them a very handsome
double front. The cost of these improve-
ments is figured at $6,000, and the con-
tractor is under obligation to have them
completed by the 20th of August, so the
store will be in shape for the convention,
ikr. Ely will be a very large exhibitor at
the convention, and if present plans
mature his display promises to be very
Interesting.
A. Blanc & Co. are making preparations
for an extensive exhibit of Japanese
flower pots, vases, and hyacinth holders.
These goods are of the choicest patterns,
many of them new, and should attract a
good deal of attention from dealers and
others.
Mr. Blanc called our attention to a very
remarkable collection of gladiolus blooms,
some of them having the most exquisite
markings imaginable, and of the intensest
colors. Amoug them was also a spike of
the creamy white double variety, named
California; the lower blooms had eighteen
petals, while the succeeding blooms had
nine to eleven petals on each flower. Evi-
dently this is a stepping stone towards a
race of perfect doubles, and Mr. Burbank,
who raised the above, can get the double
if any man can.
John Gardiner & Co. are fast getting
their new store in Market st. into shape,
and will, they say, be better able to handle
their increasing business now. They
have 7,000 feet more room than hitherto.
The building consists of basement and
four stories, 22x134 feet each. The differ-
ent floors are fitted up with first-class con-
veniences for a heavy trade, while in the
store proper, the fittings, which are in
heavy oak, are most complete and elabo-
rate.
Trade is reported as being well up, and,
in some respects, ahead of previous years.
Mushroom spawn is a great feature with
this Arm. To-day (18th) they are receiving
their first consignment— 18 huge cases—
the spawn is in first-class condition.
H. A. Dreer have on exhibition outside
their store, 714 Chestnut st., 25 varieties of
sweet peas, all distinct and true to name.
Despite the protracted drought, which is
severely felt in this section just now, this
collection of peas were very remarkable
for their size, freshness and color ; the fol-
lowing were among the best: Senator, a
dark striped variety ; Eliza Eokford, a de-
lightful pink carmine, large bold flower;
Queen of England, white; Boreatton, very
dark; Orange Prince, best of all bright
colors; In digo King as its name implies;
Mrs. Sankey, one of the best whites ;
Senator, a good striped variety ; Adonis,
striped; Princess of Wales, very fine;
Primrose, good for exhibition ; Vesuvius,
badly named, the color being of a navy
blue tint ; Princess Beatrice ; Countess of
Radnor, beautiful soft mauve, self color ;
Emily Henderson, good white; Purple
Prince.
This firm make these exhibits every
week while peas last, and this season
have had on view from 50 to 60 kinds at a
time. J. W.
European Notes.
The long spell of cold weather has now
given place to one of the hottest times we
have known for several years. Although
it has continued for only 14 days its effects
are visible on every hand. The leek and
onion, which were in the most promising
condition, have been attacked by mildew,
and in many places will be an entire fail-
ure.
Carrot, also, which was stronger than it
has been for" many years, is now attacked
by the worm, and already fully one-third
of the promised crop is lost.
Spinach is drying up prematurely, with
a consequent diminution of crop.
Swede and turnip are nearly ready to
harvest, and in consequence of the drought
will yield seed small in size and Inferior in
growth.
Beet and mangel are smothered in the
black fly and the plants are dropping in
very direction : but the latter can well be
On the other hand radish is progressing
very favorably. The Winter varieties are
full of seed and nearly ready for harvest.
Corn salad has not looked better for sev-
eral years, and while the crops of salsify
and scorzonera are small, the quality will
be Al.
As regards cabbage and other members
of the Brassica family, it is not easy to
present a general report. In the south of
France they are being harvested under ex-
ceptionally favorable conditions; in the
north and west, as well as In England,
Holland and Germany, the crops will be
miserably small and the seed of very medi-
um quality.
Borecole and kohl-rabi in England are
the exceptions, but as they will not be har-
vested for three or four weeks, it Is not
possible to say how they will finish.
As an illustration of the effects follow-
ing the absence of the usual warmth in
May and June it is interesting to note that
tests of sugar beet roots made on July 2
show fully 30 per cent, less sugar than was
found on the same date last year.
European Seeds.
Springfield, Mass.
The sweet pea exhibition of the Hamp-
den Horticultural Society was opened on
July 13. The principal exhibitors were
Rev. W. T. Hutchins of Indian Orchard ;
O. H. Dickinson and L. D. Robinson of
this city, A. H. Hixon of Worcester, li-
brarian of the Worcester County Horticul-
tural Society, and others. The display by
Rev. Mr. Hutchins embraced nearly 100
varieties, ranging in color from porcelain
white through intermediate shades of rose,
pink, cardinal, salmon and orange, and
from pale mauve to deep colors. Among
this collection were specimens of American
Belle, a flower that unfolds itself for the
flrst time this year. It is free flowering
with blotched wings and scarlet standard.
Mr. Dickinson numbered among his col-
lection Emily Henderson, pure white ;
also Dorothy Tennant, Duke of Clarence,
Lemon Queen, Lady Penzance, Lady Bea-
consfield. Royal Robe, Ovid and Fire Ply.
Mrs. Robinson showed Mrs. Gladstone
and Apple Blossom very fine, also Boreat-
ton, a deep maroon of four blossoms. Mr.
Hixou had a large and varied assortment.
Princess of Wales, of dainty purplish hue,
being exceedingly pretty.
Joseph Amner showed a good collection
of carnations and zinnias ; Edward Cook
had a display of dahlias, and M. Miellez
exhibited Jacq. and La France roses, also
a flue collection of hollyhocks.
The prizes aggregated $30, divided into
six classes for the sweet pea exhibition
and into ten divisions for cut flowers.
Hardly any of the " ordinary" growers
had their crop at its best for this show,
which was set for the 10th and 11th. It
was thought best to put it off a little, and
the 13th and 14th was then chosen. Even
this was early, but for all that the large
growers were ready, and without doubt
this exhibition had the largest number of
varieties of sweet peas ever got together.
The Society's schedule, Class 53, called for
display of named varieties, 6 sprays each.
Mr. Hutchins entered 69 varieties, 10 of
which did not have the correct count ;
some 5, others 11. This caused the judges
to disqualify the exhibit. The flrst prize
in this class went to L. D. Robinson,whose
display included 73 vases true to name
and well grown. A. A. Hixon, of Worces-
ter, took second in this class. Mr. Hutch-
ins also had some 11 vases of novelties,
some of them very beautiful, and others so
much like those already in the market
that there doesn't seem to be any place lor
them.
the first for Class 57, best white variety,
uO sprays, went to L. D. Robinson for
Emily Henderson. Mr. Robinson also
took the Henderson prize (Class 69) for 50
sprays Emily Henderson. Col. Edgarly
had 50 sprays of Alba Magnifica which
would have crowded the winner of Class 57
had they not been disqualified for over-
count. ,.i . J.
American Belle in this locality has not
come very true, sporting badly to Miss
Blanche Ferry. I am not sure but the
variety is quite properly named as the
belles of America are apt to be a little
fickle. Mr. Robinson was the only exhibi-
tor of variety this in Class 68, and was
awarded the first premium.
Twelve bunches of 50 sprays each are not
often found to excel those of L. D. Robin-
son in Class 70 for the Dickinson prize.
He was an easy winner. Class 71 was a
special prize for 12 bunches of 25 sprays
each. Rev. Mr. Spangler took 2d. Mr.
Robinson's entry was disqualified. Aside
from this entry Mr. Robinson took every
Other prizes were: gratuity, SIO, to R,ev.
Mr Hutchins for his very excellent dis-
play; gratuity to The B. L. Bragg Co.,
for display of sweet peas not entered lor
competition (one of the firm being a mem-
ber of the committee of awards) ; gratuity
to A. Miellez for roses; gratuity to F.^ R.
Beldin for tuberous rooted begonias.
Several other smaller awards were made
for miscellaneous exhibits.
Several seedsmen took the opportunity
to compare varieties and make notes for
future catalogues, and as Mrs. Cropp (rep-
resenting J. C. Vaughan) said, it was a
grand opportunity to study varieties.
Business among the stores is very
dull— most of them are simply waiting for
trade, and although the weather is very
hot but few florists are out of town on
their vacations. C. F. Fairfleld and family
are occupying their cottage at Block
Island.
AlTKEN & Son have a nice store which
they enjoy very much, but the rent these
dull days spoils the pleasure.
J Wilkinson & Son who have
moved their business out of the city,
offered their real estate at auction re-
cently, but did not obtain an bid satis-
factory, and now offer it at private sale.
The Hampden County Horticultural
Society hold their next exhibition August
28 and 29. This will be a general garden
exhibition, and without doubt a splendid
affair. FnLTON.
Decisions of General Appraisers.
Achillea and PiEONiA.— Before the U.
S General Appraiser at New York, June 12,
1894 in the matter of the protest, of Davies,
Turner & Co., against the decision of the
collector of customs at New York. Opin-
ion by LUNT, General Appraiser:
(1) The merchandise covered by this
protest was imported into the port of New
York November 34, 1893, and duty was as-
sessed thereon at 20 per cent, ad valorem
under paragraph 283, N. T.; free entry is
claimed under paragraph 668.
(2) We And the same to be plants known
as achillea and pseonia ; that the same are
hardy, and commonly known as nursery
stock ; they are not chiefly used for forcing [
underglassfor cut flowers and decorative
purposes. The protest is overruled.
Clematis Jackmanii.— Before the U. S.
General Appraisers at New York, June IS,
1894, in the matter of the protest of K. Ji .
Downing & Co., against the decision of the
collector of customs at New York. Opin-
ion by LUNT, General Appraiser :
(1) The merchandise covered by this pro-
test consists of plants or vines known as
Clematis Jackmanii. Duty was assessed
thereon at 20 per cent ad valorem under
paragraph 282, N. T., and free entry is
claimed under paragraph 666.
(2) Said plants or vines are commonly
known as nursery stock, and are not plants
chiefly used for forcing under glass for cut
flowers and decorative purposes. The pro-
test is overruled.
Pteethrum, Marguerite, Gaillardia,
Delphinium and Dokonicum.— Before the
U. S. General Appraisers at New lork,
June 12, 1894, in the matter of the protest
of Stone & Downer Company, against the
decision of the collector of customs at Bos-
ton. Opinion by LUNT, General Appraiser :
(1) The merchandise consists of plants
imported into the port of Boston October
26 1893, upon which duty was assessed at
20 per cent ad valorem under paragraph
283, and claimed to be exempt from duty
under paragraph 666, N. T.
(2) Said plants are known as pyrethrum.
Marguerite, Gaillardias, delphinium and
doronicum. They are commonly known
as nursery stock, are hardy, and are not
chiefly used for forcing under glass for
cut flowers and decorative purposes, The
protest is over^ruled.
The RIvORIst's Exchanoe.
639
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Carnation Culture in Tennessee.
I would like to ask a few questions
through your valuable paper in regard to
blooming carnations for Winter. In the
first place I will describe the plants and
how they were grown. I took nice shoots
from the blooming stem, pulled them out,
did not use a knife at all, placed in sand
bed, pressed the sand down hard before in-
serting the cuttings and gave a good
watering. They received no more water-
ing, only a slight spraying in warm days.
The cuttings were stuck in the same tem-
perature the plants were grown in. Cut-
tings were placed in sand February 10, pot-
ted about March 1, kept in same tempera-
ture till 20th of same month, then put in
the cold frame. Planted out May 1, in
well prepared ground, fertilized with rot-
ted manure and wood ashes, in rows 24
inches apart and 12 inches in the row ;
pinched back five or six times and all buds
pushed out, and now at this date, July 10,
the rows are a solid hedge and healthy as
can be. As far as I know most of them
are bushes 12 inches across. Now the ques-
tions I wish to ask are :
1— Are these large plantsi havedescribed
the best ones to plant on beds or benches
in greenhouse, or are smaller ones best ?
3. How soon shall I quit breaking out
the shoots and buds ?
3. How soon can I lift them and plant in
benches ? Would like blooms first of No-
vember. Had them on solid beds last
Winter with good success. Had Daybreak
three inches, and J. J. Harrison two, but
J. J. H. split badly. Has it this habit In
all localities ?
4. Which is best, benches or solid beds ?
5. Is a steep or a rather flat roofed green-
house best t
6. Is it profitable to grow carnation
plants to sell in the Fall, or is the demand
less than supply ? I think they can be
well grown in this locality as they root
well (six out of 100 did not strike), and
grew like weeds for me. My plants are in
perfect health as far as I know. Don't
know anything about rust. The varieties
I grow are Daybreak, Grace Wilder, Silver
Spray, Lizzie McGowan, J. J. Harrison
(the only one that splits), Portia, Hinze's
White, a few of other varieties, some of
the new ones. The house I intend plant-
ing them in is warmer at one end than at
the other, some five degrees.
7. Now which of the above named will
do best in the most heat ? C. L. B.
Tennessee,
ANSWBHS.
1 — Yes, the large plants.
2 — Do not cut late blooming varieties
back after July 15, unless the season should
be very favorable for pushing the plants
into bloom. You must use your own
judgment in this matter. I never plant a
carnation inside showing bud, but nip
them so as to have them just throwing up
the flowering stems on September 1.
3— September flrst.
4 — Most of the eastern growers prefer
benches, with four inches of soil.
5— No difiference, if you get the plants
near the glass, so as to get the full benefit
of the sun's rays.
6— Yes, if you have a demand for the
plants near home, not for long distance
shipping.
7— Lizzie McGowan will thrive best in
the warmer part of your house. AH of the
varieties you mention should be grown
at 50 degrees night temperature, 70 degrees
during bright days, 60 degreescloudy days.
Give the plants plenty of room, light and
air, especially Daybreak. J. J. Harrison
bursts in all localities, but not so much if
night temperature is kept at 50 to 55 de-
grees.
In explanation of my statement that
plants must not show buds when planted
inside. _ Is it not a fact that the Winter
months is the time, when carnationsnatur-
ally rest ? Now, It the plants are taken
inside when in bud or bloom, they will
mature those buds previous to December
1, when the plants will, as a rule, lay at
rest until February 1, or when the sun's
rays get stronger, thus causing a natural
new growth. But if the plants do not
show bad when taken in they will make a
strong growth, which will keep most sorts
blooming through November, December
and January, or until the heat from the
sun causes a new growth, which artificial
heat is unable to do. C. H. Allen.
Floral Park, N. Y.
Roses and Carnations Not Thriving,
The latter part of July last year I planted
a house 80x18 feet with Perle, Mermet,
Bride, La France, Bon Silene, Souv. de
Wootton, Souv. d'un Ami, Mme. deWatte-
ville roses; but I failed to have success
with them. I will explain it. The house
is running south to north ; it is also sur-
rounded with buildings such as machine
shops. The house does not get the sun un-
til 10 A.M., and it goes again at 3 P.M. In
winter, the consequence was that the
plants could not succeed. Notwithstand-
ing, they have now good fiowering wood.
How will they be best kept to give them
the necessary rest to start them again in
Fall?
I have had the same trouble with my
carnations; they did not give any satisfac-
tion until March. Cutting good flowers
now. E. F. H.
Allentown, Pa.
ANSWER.
The only remedy 1 could suggest would
be to move the house in question out into
the sunlight. The rose, above all plants,
must have the sun in Winter to produce
flowers ; some varieties can get along with
less than others. I have seen the Niphetos
do fairly well in a very shady house, but
to secure any degree of satisfaction it is
absolutely necessary to have a good share
of all the sunlight given during the Win-
ter months ; I would suggest, however,
that the temperature be kept low at that
season of the year— say at from 50 to 55 by
night. This will give a firmer growth and
in all probability more flowers than would
be obtained if the house was run five de-
grees warmer.
If it is intended to run the plants another
season they will require a short period of
comparative rest ; six weeks is about sufli-
cient, and it will take six weeks more after
they are started up before any flowers can
be cut. Begin by gradually reducing the
water at the root, and after two weeks of
this treatment give no more than will keep
the wood from shrivelling ; syringe the
foliage regularly to keep down red spider,
and give all ventilation possible night and
day. When they are ready to start again,
thin out all the thin, weak wood and
shorten back the remainder. Clean out
the house thoroughly, give the benches a
covering of one inch rotted cow manure,
gradually increase the supply of water at
the root, continue to keep the house thor-
oughly ventilated so as to induce good
strong growth, and it is possible the plants
may be more productive during the com-
ing season than they were during the past
one. ROEEKT Simpson.
Cromwell, Conn.
Wood Lice (Oniscus ascellus.)
Mr. A, S. Fuller's answer in Florists'
Exchange, page 590, states that sow bugs
have never been known by him to feed
upon live plants. Not only plants will
they feed upon, but fruit and roots as
well ; they are very destructive to wall
fruit and pineapples (in the pine houses if
let alone), cucumbers, potatoes, etc. When
I was an apprentice boy it was one of my
duties to go around the pine and cucumber
houses at night with a can of boiling water
and a bull's eye lamp to kill the lice. For
convenience a short spouted can (with a
close throwing rose) should be used and of
a size that can be handled with one hand.
The traps are usually slices of potatoes
covered with a little moss, and put in the
most likely and convenient places to cap-
ture the lice. Putting moss over the bait
encourages them and they dont run off so
soon. Here in B. C, wood lice are more
plentiful than I have ever seen them in
any other part of the world. Although
always on the watch I have great trouble
with them, and especially on the cutting
bench. G. A. Knight.
Victoria, B. C.
ANSWER.
There may be a "sow bug" In Victoria,
B. C, with which we are not acquainted
in this part of the country ; but in my
forty years' experience in greenhouses,
where our little "sow bugs" are always
more or less plentiful, I have never known
one to damage a growing plant. Plant lice,
snails and slugs are troublesome pests, as
every florist knows to his cost, and while
I have never dissected a sow bug to deter-
mine what it had eaten, I should scarcely
expect to find its intestines filled with
pineapples, lettuce, and similar food.
Wood, in his "Illustrated Natural His-
tory" (p. 632), has a good deal to say about
wood lice, pile bugs, sow bugs, etc., but
not a word about the latter being injuri-
ous to plauts. Our American authors of
works on natural history are also silent
on this point. Send us a specimen of B. O.
sow bug. A. S. Fuller.
[We occasionally find wood lice in stone ,
fruits which have been grown on walls,
but only in cases where the stone has
split and a natural cavity has been made.
The creature does not make the hole ; it
only hides within it.— Ed.]
Question as to Club Membership.
Article VII. in the by-laws of the North
Hudson Florists' Club reads : "All florists
and florists' representatives are eligible for
membership." A little controversy has
arisen in our Club as to the scope of the
article, so it was decided to refer it to the
Exchange.
M claims that if a member of the Club
goes out of the florist business and starts
another — say a grocery or butcher store —
he still retains his membership so long as
he pays his dues. B claims, on the con-
trary, that as soon as he leaves the florist
business and starts another his resigna-
tion is in order, otherwise he must be ex-
pelled.
Your opinion on the above will be con-
sidered final bv the N, H. F. C.
[Interpreting your by-laws as presented,
B is correct, but no member can be
dropped from the roll or expelled until
the time for which his dues are paid up
has expired. — Ed.]
Fruit of Golden Elder.
Is the fruit of the Sambucus aurea (golden
elder) edible ? I have a plant in my yard
loaded with the green fruit, and as a boy I
was very fond of elder-berry pie. Can
these be used for the same purpose.
Veritas.
[The golden elder (Sambucus nigra
aurea) is a variety of Sambucus nigra, the
berries of which are edible. The color vari-
ation does not render the fruit of the latter
poisonous. It may affect the flavor of the
berry more or less. — Ed.]
Ellwanger & Barry write on the subject
as follows : "The berries of the Golden
Elder are edible."
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
"Taking the Bud" of Chrysanthemums.
Having been requested to detail nay ex-
perience in flowering chrysanthemums
from the crown or terminal buds, I
willingly do so, although, no doubt, many
will differ from me; by following my
method, I have had fair success in the
past, and so still believe in it.
Many chrysanthemums at present writ-
ing, July 15, will now be showing a bud,
which in Europe is called the flrst or nat-
ural break. I find this bud is useless. It
seldom matures auf&ciently to enable one
to recognize the variety; the color comes
poorandit invariably opens one-sided. This
bud will only show on pot plants which
have not been pinched or those on benches
which have been planted early, so that
"natural break" is about the right term
to use. From the base or axil of this bud
the growths or shoots start that form the
crown bud. Some varieties will show it
about August 15, and others not until after
September 10. There is no doubt in my
mind but most varieties will give a larger
bloom from the crown bud, because they
have more time to mature, but the blooms
as a rule are massive and usually dressed
roughly with poor foliage.
I have seen magnificent blooms of Kioto
from the crown bud, with a clear stem of
eighteen inches from top leaf to the bloom.
Such flowers as these, however, would not
sell ; you must have foliage.
If you watch closely you will notice that
the varieties which do best from the crown
bud are short jointed and dwarf kinds,
such asEdaPrass, andothersof its nature.
Of course, to get a bloom on some late
sorts for exhibition it is as well to grow a
few plants in that manner, as they will
mature a few days earlier; they are also
best for the show board where no foliage
is required, and you get more depth of
flower, which gives them a larger appear-
ance.
I may mention that after you have de-
termined that the bud is perfect, remove
every shoot and force all the material into
the crown bud. Of course you can have
two or three shoots to a plant and may
grow two terminals and one crown bud ;
but let no small growth remain on the
branch with the crown bud, as it will take
away all the substance.
A "terminal bud " is the last or top bud,
no other growth going beyond it, like those
from the crown bud. Terminal buds form
in September and in later varieties in the
THE TIMES ARE RIPE
For sometbing^ novel in Forcing Lilies for
Easter flowering-. A beauty. Send for
circular. Don't do anything until you've
seen my prices on Bulbs. General line. 18
years experience. Price list for the asking,
O. C. WATSON,
Importer of Bulbs for Florists, Wholesale
Seedsmen aiul Conimission Uercliaiils.
1025 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
MUSHROOM Growers win hear of
something to their advantage by sending
at once for my import circular.
SCARLET CLOVER SEED.
Best recleaned, in new sacks, at «4.00 per
bushel. Address
E. •). CARTER, Henderson, Maryland.
EVERV FLORIST OUGHT TO
INSURE HMS GLASS AGAINST
HAIL,.
For partlcularB addreHB
JOHN a. ESIiEB, Seo'y, Saddle Blver, N.J.
IN EXCHANGE.
A tew hundred DKACJBNAS INDIVISA
and VBITCHII, 2!^ in. pots, 20 in., strong, for
BRIDES and MEKMETS, suitable for plant-
ing out in border.
T. C. AUSTIN & SONS, Suffleld, Conn.
30,000 Carnations, in field. .. .2c. each
30,000 Ivys, in field 2c. "
1,000 Enonymus 2c. "
100 Bash, 3x6 feet 25c. "
80,000 Pots, all sizes, at half price.
MUST BE SOLD BY AUGUST lO.
EDWARDS & MURRAY, Laurel Hill, L. I., N.Y.
Opposite New Calvary Cemetery Gate.
CYPERUS
ALTERNIFOLIUS.
( per 100, strong plants,
ZH in. pots.
E. G. D&RMSTADT, Hewletts, L I., N.Y.
WHCN WRITINa MENTION THE PLORIST'8 CXCHANGC
PHILADELPHIA.
The returns from our advertising in the
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE have been very-
satisfactory. We consider it an excellent
medium to reach the trade.
HENRY A. DREER.
latter part of October. Terminal buds are
the best for all-round use; in fact, a florist
growing for cut flowers should never
trouble with any other bud.
After the buds are formed select the best
and remove all other buds. For bush
plants nothing but terminals should be
used.
It would take too much valuable space to
give a complete list of varieties which
come best from crown or terminal buds,
but if you go by the rule, of close jointed
for crown, and the opposite for terminal,
you will come out all right.— A. D. Rose.
[If Mr. Rose would oblige by giving a
general list of varieties that yield best re-
sults when crown buds are taken, and
those when terminals are taken, it would no
doubt be appreciated by our readers. — Ed.]
CHANGEsTlNniDSmESS^
Omaha, Neb. — Louis Henderson will
start a greenhouse business here, located
on 25th St., between G and H. It will con-
sist of six houses 18x100 feet each, besides
a dwelling, astorehouse and potting sheds.
The houses will be used for growing roses
principally.
Foreign Notes.
The Earl of Harrineton has started a
fruiterer's store in Parliament St., London.
It will be supplied from the Earl's or-
chards at Elvaston Castle, near Derby.
640
Thej I^i.ori3T's Exchange.
Historical Reminiscences of the Chicago
Flower Business.
Paper prepared and read by F. F. Benthey he/ore
Chicago Florists^ Cluh.
When we look at the magnitude of the
cut flower trade of to-day, we can hardly
realize the fact that scarcely twenty-seven
years have elapsed since the first store for
the sale of cut flowers was opened. Pre-
vious to that time the sale of cut flowers,
mostly in the shape of bouquets, was so
limited that scarce any note can be taken
of this branch of the business, which at
our present day have overshadowed all
other lines of floricultural pursuits.
To a Mr. Thomas, according to Mr. John
Goode, who came here in 1845, belongs the
honor of erecting the first greenhouse
about 1835 or 1836, a sketch of which ap-
peared a few years ago in the AmeTican
Florist; this was located on the corner of
Dearborn ave. and Division at. Then came
Samuel Brooks, who erected a smallstruc-
ture, a lean-to 12x50, corner Adams and
Clark sts. Martin Lewis followed in 1850
or 1851, with a house of the same dimen-
sions, but this was closedagain, not paying
expenses, until 1862, when August Dressel
took hold, undtr whose able management
the place flourished for many years. It is
now owned by S- J. Pearce. This estab-
lishment was called the Sheffield Nur-
series, nursery stock being its principal
feature, and was for a while in charge of
thewell-known horticulturist, John Goode,
who later on formed a partnership with
Andrew McAdam, under the firm name of
John Goode & Co.
In 1854 Archibald Williams built a small
house, 10x30, at Kullerton and Southport
aves., afterwards removiog to Clark and
North ave., associated with Geo. Wittbold
now at 1708 N. Halsted st. The same jear
(1854) Job Carpenter built a 50 foot houpe
on Lake street, opposite Union Park, and
this concluded toe list of commercial
greenhouses up to 1857. At this year the
population of Chicago was about 75,000.
Cbas Reisig who in after years became a
well known figure in the flower business,
was then still in the boiler business.
Although hHving built a greenhouse in
1853, he did not engage in the sale of
flowers until a few years later.
In the Summer of 1857, Edgar Sanders
built a leau to south of his cottage ; this
was the beginning of an establishment
which a few years later became one of the
principal and best known houses in the
city. It was called the Lake View llower
gardens, located on Evanston and Belmont
aves. To Mr. Sanders we are indebted for
much valuable information relative to the
early history of the trade. In fact all the
notes up to and including the year 1868 are
taken from his memoranda.
Several other men, who afterwards be-
came well known, started about this time,
Wm. Brooker in 1859, Sulzer Bros., 1860;
and Adam Blumenschein, 1861. The lat-
ter continued in business where he fir&t
started — Cottage Grove av. and 29Dh st. —
for many years.
In 1866 we find eighteen establishments
in existence, with a total of twenty-one
greenhouses, two of them eraperies, the
whole containing about 25,000 feet of glass.
Compare this figure with some of our
modern establishments, say that of Rein-
berg Bros., with a total of 225.000 feet of
glass; or Bassett »fe Washburn, with 150-
000 feet. Among others that we have not
mentioned yet were Samuel Muir. 1865;
Robert Ponley, 1866, and Pettigrew& Reid
on North ave. opposite Lincoln Park, then
a cemetery.
Up to this time little or no attention was
paid to the growing of plants for cut
flowers. Although Edgar Sanders opened
a store in 1859, this place was only in-
tended for the sale of plants and shrubs
during the Spring months. But the Spring
of '67 Mr. Sanders opened a permanent
store for the sale of flowers in the base-
ment of 56 Clark St., and the name year
Mr. Chas. Reisig opened for business oc-
cupying part of basement at La S tile and
Madison sts. Then followed Gordon Bros.,
now of New York ; Chas. Ki ueger who had
a store on Lake ; old Dr. Farrell, Dearborn
and Madison; Samuel Muir, on Lake st.,
and Desmond & McCormick.
The business meanwhile was steadily
growing, but although the demand for cut
flowers in every shape was constantly on
the increase very few of the growers gave
much of their attention to their produce,
The stock as carried by the storemen in
Winter consisted of camellias, which in
those days were shipped in by Dry burgh,
of Philadelphia ; double and single prim-
ulas, heliotrope, abutilons, fuchsia blos-
soms, perhaps a few short carnations,
Btevia, eupatorium, etc. Roses, of course,
were an unknown quantity. Here and
there you might see a Safrano or Isabella
Sprunt with stems two or three inches
long. These were indeed a luxury, but to
cut them with a leaf on the stem was con-
sidered a wantonness of which no grower
who understood his business was supposed
to be guilty of. Gordon Bros, were the
first to import roses from the East — New
York in 1869. These roses, Bon Silene and
Safrano, though not cut with quite as long
stems as we see roses now-a-daye, just
opened the eyes of our local men. The
price paid then was from 10 to 15 cents, but
the question that was debated by the
grower was " will it pay to grow them ?"
The men of to-day may smile when they
hear this, but then the art of growing
roses was not reduced to a science, and we
know that the first men who started to
grow roses in Winter did not make it pay.
But now came the great fire in 1871,
which burnt out every flower store as well
as destroying the growing establishments
located on the north side. For a while an
impression seemed to prevail that for a
few years at least there would be small
need of a flower store. This, however,
proved to be a mistake. Many of us who
were connected with the business at that
time will remember the boom that fol-
lowed, commencing the Winter after the
great conflagration. Our home supply
was altogether inadequate for the con-
stantly increasing demand ; as yet none of
our local growers had made a success in
growing roses, all of the men doing busi-
ness drew their supply from the East,
mainly Boston. Bon Silene became a
standard first-class rose, which was known
as the "Boston bud." TowardstheSpring
of the year an occasional crop of Marechal
Niel and Lamarque would make a sensa
tion, and royal good Niels then were
grown, too. Sulzer Bros, had a fine old
plant covering the roof of one of their
houses which was magnificent. Chas.
Reisig also grew fine specimens. Carna
tions came into regular supply though at
first in limited quantities, in the earlj
Keventies, De Graw for white, and La
Purite for color, were the leading varie-
ties. Louis Morey, of Oak Park, and Mil-
ler & Hunt, of Lcike View, were among the
-•Hucceasful growers of this flower, which
sold in the Winter '•eason at from three to
five cents each ; all short stems of cour.^e.
Do you remember the times we had in ob-
taining a few dozen blooms with stem;-
four or five inches long ? If ever time was
money that was when time must havt
counted heavily, for our friend Geo. Miller
who did the marketing for Miller & Hunt
in those days always made the plea when
appealed to for a few long stemmed flow-
ers, that it took too much time in pick-
ing. A man could go over the beds and
snatch ofif the blooms without stem in
much lesa time, and as for bunching theiii
why that was altogether too rich.
Well, in those good old times the grower
had no need of peddling his stock. The
boys were up and around long before day-
break on a cold Winter morning knocking
the grower out of bed. If the grower
would only let the retail boys have his
flowers at his own price the latter were
only too glad to assist in the picking.
In 1874 Stielow and Kuske cnme to Chi-
cago from Boston, selecting Niles Center,
which has since become noted as a cut
flower producing center, for an establish-
ment of growing roses and other cut flow-
ers for the retail market. The enterprize
proved a success from the start. The roses
grown by this firm, principally Bon Sil-
enes, were fully as good as anythinji
we ever saw imported from the East.
The roses were grown in solid beds, as at
that time the shallow benches had not
been tried yet anywhere as far as we know.
The success of this firm soon lead many
others to follow their example.
Gradually new varieties were introduced
— at least some of them new to us, as for
instance, Perle, Mermet, Cook and, al it-
tie later, Bride and La France. The first
successful grower of these varieties, ex-
cepting the two latter, which were not out
at that time, was Mr. Roper, who man-
aged the establishment of McCormick, of
Lake Forest. This place started up in
1881 with the then new system of growing
on benches in three and four inches of soil.
This new experiment was soon followed
by one establishment after the other, some,
however, returning, to the solid bed again
after a few years' trial.
But let us return again to the retail end
of the trade. After the great fire of 1871
some of the very first to start up again
was old Doc Farrel, who built a little
brick shanty on the ruins near the south-
ern limit of destruction on Wabash ave.,
near Harrison, and Chas. Reisig, Wabash,
near 14tb st., Desmond & McCormick a lit-
tle later, and Sam'l Muir on Congress st.
About this time Jas. Parrel, who after-
ward became well known in the trade,
came here from New York. To him be-
longs the honor of introducing in this city
the loose style of bouquet and basket, for
at that period this style of arrangement
was entirely unknown in our city. We
ourselves, who entered the ranks of flower
workers at about the same time (1870),
brought with us from Germany a concep-
tion of a bouquet that might have been
acceptable to the flower patrons of the
fatherland, but it was certainly not in har-
mony with the tastes then developing in
this country, and we are free to admit that
we are indebted for many valuable ideas
to this artist of flowers.
So far as natural and graceful arrange-
ments are concerned the late Jas. Farrell
had probably no superior. The only fault
sometimes observed would be a glaring de-
fect in color harmony. Speaking of loose
arrangements many of us will remember
Aug. Gutzloe, who started a store, we
think as early as '70 or '71, on West Madi-
son street, where for a number of years he
did a thriving business. Mr. Gutzloe had
an inimitable way of his own of fashioning
a bouquet, which to judge by his success
appeared to be acceptable to his patrons.
Well, Mr. Gutzloe called the loosearrange-
ments a "hoozier" bouquet, such as any
blank fool could make, " but look at thisi"
he used to say, holding up a bunch with
a grace of a Dutch cabbage. " There is
work for you I" After a while Mr. Gutzloe
determined to show the ''hoosiers" down
town what he could do, so herentedastort
in the Palmer House block on State street.
We don't remember just how long he re-
mained, but before his year's lease expired
the unfeeling landlord, being unable to
collect his rent, had his minions remove
Mr. G's goods and chattels uncere-
aionioQsly onto the sidewalk. But still
the "hoozier" bouquet prospered.
Dick Watson was -another well known
character in the business. Dick was a fair
maker-up and a flrst-class salesman. While
in the employ of the late W. D. Allen,
Dick did the best business in our trade
His efforts and ability were largely in-
strumental in helping to develop the trade.
Speaking of Watson we are always re
minded of Alex. Burkhart, who, though
uot a florist but an artist in bis own call-
itig, that of wire designs, was so closely
connected with our trade that he wat-
-iiways considered one of the craft. Wat-
son and Burkhart were fast friends gener
illy, only Wat sun had to be careful toucb-
mg Alex's abilities as a workman. One
day Mr. B. brought into Alien's store an
mtricate wire design which had been or-
dered by Watson and upon which Mr. B.
tiad exercised his genius. But Dick
tjould'nt see the fine points, there was
something wrong here and a wire not bent
ijorrectly there. " Let me show you how
to fix the thing," suddenly yells Burkhart
Snatching up the wire design he throws it
on the floor and j amps on it with both feet,
iben picking it up hurls it at the head of
the astonished Watson." Well, yes, the
vviremen, too, in those days were more in-
dependent than what you see them to day.
I*'or those were the glorious days of the
gates ajar, the broken column, faith, hope
^,nd charity and all the other designs lor
funeral purposes. It was a cold day indeed
when the florists didn't have from three to
a dozen funeral pieces, and the wire-maker
was collecting his tribute in a way that
would turn the wire artist of to day green
with envy. There are some doiug business
in our midst to-day who were mere kids in
those days, such men as Joe Curran, Wal-
ter Kreitling, Phil Hauswirtli and others,
all having made their mark since.
For many years the importations of
stock from eastern points had to be kept
up in spite of the fact that great numbers
of establishments sprang up on every hand
and the older places adding new houses
continually. Not roses alone but almost
every other variety of flowers were sent in.
Prices? Well the boys in the East know
how to charge. At any rate the goods sent
to Chicago were never billed at cut rates.
But business was brisk and retail prices
good so there was little complaining. Up
to 1882, the grower did his own marketing,
which had its good as well as its bad side.
One of the good points being that prices
then never were subject to sudden changes
of fluctuation. Prices would gradually
rise in Fall, reaching high water mark in
mid- Winter, and then as gradually down-
ward again. One of the bad features, on
the other hand, was the great difficulty
for the dealer in obtaining certain kinds,
or large numbers of the same from the
grower he is dealing with. Times became
ripe for a change and the commispion man
made his appearance, J. C. Yaughan
being the first to embark in this enterprise
in 1883, in connection with florists' sup-
plies, etc. This firm rapidly developed a
considerable shipping trade, home demand
being a secondary consideration. Two
years later Kennicott Bros, opened a little
two by four joint at 24 Washington st., in
the basement. Our genial Flint managed
affairs in such a way that the business
soon outgrew its very limited quarters.
This concern was in fact the first commis-
sion house, pure and simple, depending on
a commission on sales for a living. At
first this house catered exclusively to the
local market, but gradually working up
a fine shipping trade as well. And now at
the present day we have nine regular com-
mission firms and one large wholesale
house selling its own produce, who handle
the product of hundreds of growers,aggre-
gating last year the sum of half a million
dollars. Much has been said against the
commission bouse feature, but one thing
is certain, that these commission houses ■
have done a great deal in developing the
fiower business. If they had never been in
existence there is no question but vphat the
business would have kept on growing, but
the rapidity with which we have advanced
is largely owing to their energy in opening
up new markets.
Abuses may have crept into the manage-
ment with more or less detrimental effect
on the business. As for instance, the ab-
normal advance in prices at the holidays.
But these objectionable features can be
and should be eradicated. Already the
commission dealer has found out that ex-
tremely high prices at special occasions
are hurtful to the trade. So this matter
is rapidly being adjusted to the satisfac-
tion of grower, dewier, and middle man.
Then there is the fakir, also the outgrowth
of the wholesale system. How to deal
with him is a question for the future to
decide. Less than two years ago the
Chicago Cut Flower Exchange was started
which was hoped to do away with all the
objectiooable practices of the commission
men. Naturally the projectors of this new
en terprise expected tbe loyal support of the
growers, as undoubtedly tbe advantages
to be gained by them were larger than
those of the other interests. But how
lamentable the failure is a matter of very
recent history, the very growers who were
loudest in their complaints against the
commission dealer, calling him a thief and
a cut throat, proved the very ones to hold
back, expecting his brother grower to
draw the chestnuts out of the fire. If the
undertaking had proved a success they
were ready to tumble into tbe band wagon,
but now, "well, I told you so." Other
cities have made these exchanges a grand
success, why not Chicago ? There is ap-
parently too much narrow-minded selfish-
ness and jealousy in our ranks, and until
this is shaken off there is small hopes for
unity for action.
As an outgrowth of the times, which
points to combination of kindred interests
in every direction there is now a movement
on foot for the purpose of organizing the
commission and wholesale interests. We
think tbii* move a wise one, but no perma-
nent good can result from it unless the
other two divisions also organize for a
similar purpose. Let the retail men form
a union, not for the purpose of antagoniz-
ing either the wholesale interest or the
grower, but in order to enable them to
take a firm stand against certain abuses
wherever they exist, the correction of
which can only be accomplished by united
action. The growers of cut flowers should
do the same. With all three divisions
thoroughly organized all matters of dis-
pute could readily be adjusted by a joint
board of arbitration.
Some such move seems necessary, partic-
ularly at these times when trade is soten of
and frequently needlessly disturbed by
conflicting interests. But this subject, in
our estimation, is of such vast importance
that it deserves a broad and full discussion
such as time at present does not permit.
We have already trespassed on your pa-
tience to such an extent that it seems an
imposition to ask your indulgence for a
few minutes longer, but we cannot refrain
from touching upon another subject which
is of the greatest importance to horticul-
tural and floricultural interests, and that
is the necessity of a horticultural hall for
holding exhibitions as well as providing a
comfortable and proper home for our hor-
ticultural societies, the Florists' Clnb and
all kindred interests. The time is ripe for
such a move. Mr. G. L. Grant, in an ad-
dress before the Club at our last meeting,
strikes the keynote when he says : '"We all
love our city and wish to see it beautiful
and healthful. Let us take steps towards
tbe creation of a commission which shall
have power to plant and maintain shade
trees on every street possible. The city of
Washington has already done this, and as
a result Washington is famous the world
over for its beautiful trees. We can do
the same here. To be sure it will take
work to carry such a measure through our
city council, and still more work to insure
the appointment of proper men on the
commission, but it can be done. We
would surely have the active support of
the daily press, and by persistent effort all
obstacles could certainly be overcome. _
Just now seems a most opportune time
for accomplishing the desired result since
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641
the often debated plan of converting the
unsightly lake front into a beautiful park
is again brought to the front. One of our
ablest aldermen, Mr. Madden, has already
submitted a plan for such a park, "Mad-
den's Mad Dream" some people call it.
A dream it may appear, though a beauti-
ful one, but mad, it is not. It is simply a
question of time before it will become a
reality. But can we, as an organized body
of horticulturists, stand idly by without
an attempt to further the best interests of
such a move ? And furthermore, here is
our very chance. Before a permanent
plan is adopted the horticultural hall
should be made part of it. Don't let us
wait until the matter has assumed perma-
nent shape and plans are approved when
difficulties might be encountered as to its
location.
If energetically pushed now we think
that our chances of obtaining the desired
site for the building are very good. Of
course, the necessary funds for the build-
ing must be provided. On this score, too,
we should have no difficulty. There are
plenty of public spirited men of means in
our city who take an interest in horticul-
tural matters and would be willing to
subscribe liberally for such a cause. In
connection with the hall suitable conser-
vatories might be built by the park com-
mission. But all these points should be
thoroughly discussed in the near future,
and then as soon as the line for action has
been determined let us all work heart and
soul together, according to the old maxim,
"In union there is strength."
Washington.
Bednction of Salaries.
The salaries of the employes in the
greenhouses of the Agricultural Depart-
ment have been reduced about one-sixth
since the commencement of the fiscal year;
the pay of the foreman has been cut down
from $1,400 to $1,000. So far as the free
distribution division of the Department is
coBcerned the material sent out from the
greenhouses and grounds is the only part
of it that has been of any real service to
the country. Many new or little known
economic plants have been introduced and
their adaptability to the climate of the
several parts of the country proved.
The appropriation bill for the Depart-
ment is not yet passed, but so far as it has
gone it contains an item incrcEising the
sum devoted to the purchase and distribu-
tion of seeds by several thousands of dol-
lars.
NeiT Flower Store.
J. L. Loose, of Alexandria, Va., is
about to open a commodious new flower
store at 1114-1116 F st. Workmen are busy
at present remodeling the interior. This
fine store has one of the largest, if not the
largest, show windows in the city. Mr.
L0086 has hitherto confined himself to
growing and disposing of his produce at
wholesale, but for some time past this has
proved very unsatisfactory, there being no
commission houses in this city, and the de-
mand from the retailers being somewhat
Bare Plants Flowering.
"Within the same week three rare
plants have flowered in the conservatories
atthe Botannical Garden. The Jack Fruit,
Artocarpus integrifolia, puzzled everyone
for a day or two to account for the delight-
ful fragrance which filled the house in
which it grows. The inflorescence is very
inconspicuous and hidden among the foli-
age. Hura crepitans, the smallbox tree',
has small brownish-colored, star shaped
flowers; Jambosa malaccensis, the Malay
apple, is a beautiful sight with its bright
pink clusters of flowers.
Flowering of Plioenix rapicola.
One of the first plants of this popu-
lar decorative palm, which arrived in this
country nearly twenty years ago, found its
way to the palm house at the Botanic
Garden here. Its graceful form at once
attracted attention, and it became the
special pet of "Jeames" Clark, the custo-
dian, with the result that it is now a per-
fectly developed specimen, fifteen feet
high, and fully twenty feet in the spread
of the leaves. A few weeks ago it showed
signs of flowering, and this week the first
.spadix is in perfect condition. It turns
out to be a female plant, and as there is
little likelihood of procuring pollen from
a plant of the same species, an attempt
will be made to fertilize it with the pollen
from a different species. In a large state
the plant preserves the same graceful ap-
pearance which it has when young.
General Kews.
At the last meeting of the Florists*
Club the convention came in for its share
of the discussion ; it turns out that the en-
campment of the Knights of Pythias in
this city is down for the same week as the
meeting at Atlantic City, and that there is
a prospect of a little business at that time
— not much butjust enough to keep nearly
all of the boys at home watching for it.
J. R. Freeman, Theo. Dietrich and A.
GUDE & Bro. are busy remodelling their
stores; the last named firm are making
extensive alterations, which will give
them more room for larger displays of
plants and flowers. G. W. Oliver.
Pittsfieldf Mass.
A regular meeting of the Berkshire
County Gardeners and Florists' Club was
held Thursday evening, July 12, which
was one of the best we had in some time.
The constitution and by-laws have been
revised and in many ways improved and
made more acceptable to the Club.
The Club has accepted, by a hearty vote
of thanks, a very kind invitation extended
to them by the Lenox Horticultural So
ciety to go to Lenox on Saturday, July 21.
and help them to celebrate the occupancy
of their new rooms, and to pledge each
others loyalty and friendship in the good
old way and to have a good time generally.
Two of our promising young members,
Mr. McArthur and Mr. Bennett, gave the
members a pleasant surprise in the shape
of a substantial lunth and by furnishing
good cigars in plenty, which was very
much appreciated and enjoyed.
It having been a busy time with all our
members, it is hard to find time to write
auy essays, so vice-president White gave
an interesting talk on the old-fashioned
way of growing chrysanthemums and the
old method of keeping the English con-
servatories replenished with fine flowering
plants.
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded
Mr. Bennett and Mr. McArthur for their
generosity in furnishing the lunch and
cigars, that discounts lots of smoke.
W. M. Edwards, Sec'y.
Plattsmouth, Neb.
_Wm. J. Hesser reports trade good and
his stock of palms in excellent condition.
His orchard, he says, is loaded with apples,
and blackberries and grapes are in good
ROSES AND SMiLAX.
STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3'A in. JIO.OO per 100.
PERLE 8^ in. 7.00 "
SMILAX. strong-, 3 in. pots, ?3.00 per 100;
$85.00 per 1000.
PAUL BUTZ & SON. New Castle, Pa.
— *FRCD!
700 Mermet, SOONiplietos, 250 Cusin,
200 WatteTille, in 4 inch pots, nice plants
at $5.00 per 100. Gash with order.
JOHN SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.
ROSBS
BRIDE, MERMET, HOSTE, CUSIN,
PAPA SONTIER, METEOR.
From 3 anrt 3 ia. pots, at $4.00 and $6.00 per 100.
MAX MOSENTHIN,
NEW DURHAM, NEW JERSEY.
WHeNTWRrriNG
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Cash m'tli order.
ROBCItX F. XESSON,
West Forest Part. ST. LOUIS, MO.
R
>-vgv /i^ov 2 and 3
i^sjWo inch pots.
GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermei, Bridesmaid,
Wootton, Wattevilie, Mad. Cusin.
l^rite for rrices,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES
Mermet. liride, Gontier,
Perle. Climbing Perle,
Wootton, TSiphelos and
Moste.
First quiUity stnck fi-om 4 inch puts.
Per Hundred #10.00
Per Thousand Sao. 00
GBO. L. PARKER,
807 Washinglon St., DOKCUESTEU, MASS.
Roses. Roses.
per 100
lOUO Bride 3 in. pots,S4.00
1000 C. Mermet " " 4.00
SOO Mine. Honte " • 4.00
600 Perle • ■ 4.00
aOO La Kriiiice " " 4.00
SOUGM.GiiiUot 2M' " 3.00
1000 " 4 ■• " B.dO
100U SouDeMaliiinisnii ... ■ - ».00
lOOO " " ... 3 • " .5.00
t .500 C. Sou pert '■ " 3.00
1000 " 3H-' ■■ 3.U0
per 100
.500 SMILAX 3 In. pots, Sa.Sn
IJOO HVBRANGUAS ■• " 4.00
Thtse plants are all perfectly clean and healtliy.
toxlf: J. D. Brenneman, Harrisburg, Pa.
Will Esohange fcr 500 Ivory ChrysaiithemiiEis.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ROSES
In Endless Varieties.
2J.& SH, 4K inoli pots.
Cut Smilax always on hand.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
Strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Wattevilie, Bon
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at f 7.00 per 100.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, , at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
AMERICAN BEAUTY
K.A.VICTORIA,
TESTOUT.
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset, Cusin, La France.
clr pots. J^rinie stotk. pjielied lifiht and aliipped at sijeci^l florists rates. Write for prices
inchidiUH delivery to your express office.
A. S. MACBEAN, - LAKEWOOP, EW JERSEY.
BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS 1 — » ^-^ *—» ^T— ^—^ HOSTES, CUSlNS.
LA FRANCE, NIPHETOS, JK. V>/ aO Ji^ ^> METEORS, MERMETS.
Prom 2, 3 and 4 inch pots. Address for quotations,
T. W STEMMLER. Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the U.S. for CHAS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inventors of Tuloanlzed India
r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
« ROSES AND CHRYSANTHEMUIVISt
♦ At a BARGAIN for tlie next Thirty Days. ♦
^ Pine, clean, heaUhy .stock, suitable lor immediate planting, in nearly all the leading ^
• varieties. This stock was grown lor ni.v own use, and is what I had left over after 4
i planting. It wanted, speak quick. Send for list. ♦
A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Ct. i^
X Mention this paper.
♦♦■»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■
In 2M, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing,
N. Y.
40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
KEADY FOR IMMEDIATE PtANriNG.
FuUy equal to those sent out tlie last two years, and perfectly healthy in every respect'
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used for propagating.
CEN. JACQUEMINOT, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
ULRICH BRUNNER, BRIDESMAID, SOUV. DE WOOTTON,
3incli pots, SO.OOper 100; 4 inch pots, #13.00 per 100.
PERLE, SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERMET, MME. HOSTE,
SAFRANO, BRIDE,
3 inch pols, «7.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, .SIO.OO per 100.
ROSES.
FINE, THRIFTY STOCK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY
BRIDESMAID
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
MME. CAROLINE TESTOUT
LA FRANCE
DUCHESS OF ALBANY
MERMET....
BRIDE
PERLE
CLIMBING PERLE
SENATOR McNAUGHTON
WICHURAIANA
GREENHOUSES:
Western Springs, III.
.SJ^-incl) $7.00 31^-inch $13.00
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5.00
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The following staCE of writers are regu
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
E. C. Reineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
El. A. Skidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. Oliver. ..Uotanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edqak Sanders. ..1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Di-nlop Toronto, Ont.
Walter Wilshire Montreal, Que.
Danl. U. Long Buffalo, N. T.
John G. Eblbk Saddle Kiver, N.J.
Caudwbll the Woodsman... Evergreen. Ala.
D. HONAKEH Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. LlTTLEJOHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. Scott Milwaukee, Wis.
BnOENB H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
JAS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
WALTER MOTT Traveling Representative.
E. G. GiLLETT Cincinnati, O.
David Hdst, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
These gentlemen are alBO authorized to receive Ad-
vertiaemente and SubBcripti^na.
Contents.
baseball match 64 4
Chicago flower Business . . . . (HO
Chanobb in business &19
Compensation for Condemned Propertt i!47
Cultural department:
Chrysauthemuma, TilkiOf.^ the Bud . . ti36
I UT Flower Prices 646
Decisions op General appraisers . . 638
Foreign Notes 639
HAIL Storm at Newport, r. I. . . .642
Obituary :
Eamund Williams 647
Orchid Growers' Calendar . . . .637
question Box : _
Carnation Culture in Tennessee ; Rosea
and Canuitldna not ThrivinK; Wood Lice;
Club Membership : Fruit of Golden Elder 6S9
Seed Trade report 638
Society op American Florists . . .642
TRADE notes
SprinEfleld, Mass 63S
Pittsfleld, .Mass., Plattsmouth, Neb., Wash-
ington 611
Brooklyn. New York. Phlladelpliia . . 643
Baltimore. Boston, St. Louis . . . .613
Oweeo, N. Y 644
St. Paul 645
Spriugfleld. Mo. . . . . . . «4i
Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburg . . .618
UNIVERSAL Horticultural Establish-
ment, The (Illus.) 644
The Florists' Hail Association has
now closed accounts with the estate of the
late treasurer, Myron A. Hunt, Every-
thing has been found intact, and thefunds
are now in the hands of the treasurer,
pro tern, John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.
Don't tail to take advantage of our ad-
vertising columns for the specialties you
will show at the convention exhibition.
Let the delegates know beforehand what
you will display ; they will then know
where to look for what they want.
In this issue appears a sectional view of
the greenhouses of W. A. Manda, at South
Orange, N. J., showing the system of pip-
ing adopted there for the hot water under
pressure method of heating, which will
doubtless be found of interest to the advo-
cates of that method.
Ot course, you are going to the conven-
tion. Read what Secretary Stewart has to
say about dues. This kind ot weather
makes one long tor the cooling breezes of
that sea girt city ; let nothing hinder your
enjoyment ot them, to the full extent,
when you get there.
We have on hand several very interest-
ing articles which we have been compelled
to hold over for want ot space. One of
these articles treats on the disease ot the
tuberous begonia ; another on forcing
lettuce under glass, in short span to the
south houses, both written by experts.
They will appear in the near future.
"We are glad to observe that the QUESTION
Box is being taken advantage of. This
fact is very encouraging, and we wish to
again inform our subscribers that they
are perfectly welcome to ask our assist-
ance in anything and everything of a
puzzling or perplexing nature.
We try as far as possible to have answers
to questions appear in the issue ot the
week in which the questions are sent us ;
but as it often takes some time before
replies are received from our correspond-
ents, we ask our readers to be indulgent
should answers to their questions be a
little late in appearing.
We also take this opportunity of thank-
ing those friends who have so willingly re-
sponded to our calls tor information in
helping along the good work. There Is a
great deal of satisfaction in the knowledge
that we have at some time or other aided a
brother over a difficulty.
Will not some ot the experts in the cul-
ture of the violet favor ns with a reply to
the inquiries on that subject (page 615) of
the issue ot July 7.
Society of American Florists.
Indications point to the probability of a
very large attendance at Atlantic City
next month. As in previous years mem-
bers may escape the crowd and incon
venlence of paying dues and securing
badges at the Convention Hall by remit-
ting the amount ($3) to the secretary by
mail at any time previous to the meeting.
Certificates and badges tor 1894 are now
ready and will be mailed to members as
soon as dues are received.
Members in arrears are reminded that
the membership rules ot the Society re-
quire that all delinquents shall make good
the amount of their arrearages before
being entitled to badge and priveleges of
membership for the current year.
Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
Brooklyn.
J. Johnson intimates by a window pos-
ter that he will open the store at i Third
ave., "as a first-class florist," about
August 1.
New York.
The Cut Flower Exchange is glutted
with gladiolus and sweet peas at present ;
the former is bringing 50c. a dozen spikes,
and the latter from halt a cent tor colored
to two cents a bunch lor white sorts. C.
Smith, of Woodside, is bringing in some
fine spikes ot gladiolus. Asters and dahl-
ias are arriving in limited quantities ;
there is little demand for the latter. As-
ters bring 25c. per three bunches, from 12
to 15 in a bunch. Carnations are coming
in very poor ; they sell at 50c. to $1 per 100.
Large quantities of white petunias are ot-
tered at 25c. to 35c. per 100. Common
water lilies bring 20c. per bunch of 50.
Good longiflorums are scarce, and bring $1
a dozen. Roses are very poor, and there is
a dearth of eood kinds. Mr. Januszewski,
of Bavenswood, L. I., was ofltering sprays
of Justicia ventricosa at 50c. a dozen. This
shrub bears fine trusses ot pretty pink
flowers.
Millang Bros, are very well satisfied
with their location in the Exchange ; and
with telephone communication are en-
abled to expedite business as formerly.
At present they are receiving some very
good Meteor and Bride from the John
Henderson Co., ot Flushing.
Business in cut flowers still retains itp
Summer quiet. While there Is a fair de-
mand tor really good stock, inferior varie-
ties cannot be disposed ot. The retail
stores are buying in very small quantities,
and the Greek fraternity are adopting
similar measures. Among roses, La
France, Meteor and Bride are coming in in
fairly good shape considering the ex-
tremiely warm weather we are experienc-
ing. Burns & Baynor are also getting
some fair American Beauty from young
plants. Cusin is pretty plentiful, but It
does not appear to go just now ; white and
yellow colors are mostly in demand.
Grace Wilder carnations are coming in in
poor shape ; they bring from 35c. to 50c.
per 100. Peas are still very plentiful.
Indications point to a large delegation
from this city to the Convention next
month.
John I. RAYNOR returned from his va-
cation Friday morning. He took in Sara-
togo, BufEalo, the Falls, returning by way
of Boston.
Herman Kuehn, Sixth ave., sailed tor
Europe last week.
J. M. Jordan, of St. Louis, has been
visiting friends in Astoria, L. I. He will
leave next week for a sojourn among the
Vermont Hills.
Mb. KASTING, of Buffalo, manager ot
the wholesale establishment ot D. B. Long
there, paid a visit to the metropolis this
weeli.
Arthur Cowee, of Troy, N. Y., was
in town this week. He has a large
sweet pea farm named Meadowvale Farm,
at Berlin, N. Y., and is shipping here
largely. A great drawback has been ex-
perienced in getting the flowers in fresh.
He employs from ten to fifteen pickers
daily. The flowers are bunched in the
field, the bunches being laid on the shady
side of the rows as the pickers progress
with their work. As the bunches are
gathered they are placed in a large water
tank, covered with wire netting, the water
being of such a depth that the stems only
are immersed, care being taken to avoid
letting the water touch the blooms ; when
taken from the tank they are shaken well
and packed in ordinary cases, in which they
are conveyed to this city, a piece of paper be-
ing placed between each layer of blooms.
They are shipped at night, arriving here in
the morning ; but many of the flowers on
arrival bear the appearance of having been
scorched during transit. It is possible
that close packing has caused them to
heat. Mr. Cowee will try shipping in
ordinary berry crates. He states he has
found the greatest demand for the varie-
ties Butterfly, Lottie Ecktord, Mrs. Glad-
stone, and Blanche Ferry. He plants
deep, uses lots of commercial fertilizer,
and gets blooms with fine long stems.
His land is irrigated ; he uses nearly three
miles of wire netting as supports for the
vines.
The auction sales closed at the end of
last month. Wm. Elliott reports their
business in this line some $5,000 or $6,000
ahead ot last year. Stocks of every kind
sold fairly well, more especially orchids
and palms, some ot the latter of which Mr.
Elliott says, brought top notch figures.
August Bolker & Sons, at 205 Green-
wich St., state that while the volume
of business done was probably as
large as in former seasons, the prices ob-
tained were not so high, in some cases the
reduction amounting to 75 per cent. This
was especially the case with soft stock, ex-
cepting perhaps geraniums, which sold
well at the beginning of the season. Or-
chids held their own, but palms were away
down.
The number of plants sent to the auc-
tion rooms this year outstripped all pre-
vious records ; this is accounted for by
the fact that small growers patronized the
sales, being unable, owing to the general
depression, to dispose of their stock lo-
cally. This extra supply, of course, mili-
tated against the prices obtained ; but
taken as a whole, as Mr. Elliott put it,
"good stock sold fairly well : while there
was no demand tor rubbish."
A. RoLKBR & Sons have altered the in-
terior arrangement of their auction room ;
they now have the office in the front ; the
rostrum remains where it was.
The children ot the Kindergarten and
Potted Plant Association are to be enter-
tained to a two week's outing at Woody
Crest, commencing August 1, through the
courtesy of Mrs. Geo J. Gould. This visit
of these children to Woody Crest will be the
first step toward carrying out one ot_ the
pet schemes ot the association, which is to
establish a flower farm near New York,
where children may receive instructions in
horticulture and landscape gardening.
Philadelphia,
market Newi.
The cut flower trade has been very
fair during the past week, there having
been quite a lot ot funeral work. This has
made white flowers scarce. Present prices
are : Niphetos, $3 ; Guillot, $2 and $8, but
there are not yet many good flowers of this
rose in the market ; La Prance brings $3 ;
gladiolus, $3 and $4 ; valley, U ; carna-
tions, 50c. to $1, white ones have been
firm at the latter price ; asters, $1; only a
few are now in, and those are small ;
aohillea, 50c. per 100 ; common water lilies,
$1 ; Cape Cod lilies, $5. A few ot the blue
Zanzibar lilies are now coming In, and sell
readily at $5 ; these are grown in Camden
county, N. J., trom. seed sown inside
in February, and the plants grown on in
pots and finally planted outinto the ponds
in June. A tew ot the pink Zanzibar are
also being grown, but this variety is notso
free a grower as the blue, though it sells
better. These lilies are very fragrant, and
it would pay any one having a suitable
pond to grow them.
The committee on entertainment for S.
A. F. have engaged the Iron Pier for Fri-
day of convention week. They have ar-
ranged to give a banquet at 6 p. m., then a
concert, including selections by the Hun-
garian band, Jules Levy, the cornetist,
and other specialists, to be followed by a
hop.
It is also possible that a steamboat ride
will be given trom Longport, taking the
electric cars to the latter place and then a
steamer out to sea.
The yacht excursion is given up.
Anions Growers.
C. J. Pennook, ot Kennett Square,
is now sending in some good white carna-
tions, field grown. Lamborn and Mrs.
Fisher are the varieties. On account o£
the present scarcity ot white flowers these
find ready sale. Owing to dry weather;
there is a large percentage of shorts, but
they are used up for designs and so sell
well.
Dennison Bros, are now replanting
roses ; they are clearing out one ot
the Bennett houses this season. These
have been in about seven years, in solid
beds. American Beauty will take their
place and be planted in solid beds. These
houses are;240 feet long, so that filling with
soil is quite an item; but this firm does not
believe in planting new stock each year ;
two houses are planted each season, the
others being gradually dried off, cut back
and topdressed, and good results follow,
especially with La France, Mermet and
Bride.
J. J. Habebmehl's Sons have been tak-
ing advantage of the dull season to repot
and clean up their decorative plants. This
branch has grown to be one of their chief
items. One house ot 'mums in benches
looked full ot promise for the Fall. A
house ot McGowan carnations were yet
blooming freely, the glass having received
a light coat of whitewash to help carry
them along. The last batch of 'mum cut-
tings were being out in ; these will make
small plants suitable for the Fall store
decorating, of which this firm make a spe-
cialty. , , , . , . .
Julius Wolff, Jr., has his place in nice
shape. He has three houses, and grows a
general lot of plants suitable lor his own
store trade. A nice lot ot young palms
was noted; he is also growing quite a lot
of rubbers. Ferns lor cutting are also
grown largely. The house and store ad-
joining the greenhouses will soon be fin-
ished and ready for the Fall trade.
Smith Bros., of Rising Sun, have a
house ot fine Soupert roses which is pay-
ing well. These were planted in the car-
nation house when the latter crop was
over. Carnations In the field have suffered
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643
much this season, but they hope to have
time comes. They are now busy building
eeveral thousand surplus yet when plant-
ing a 40-foot extension to one of the rose
houses, filling out a corner on the 10th st.
J. D. BiSELE, Supt. of the Riverton Nur-
series of Henry A. Dreer, is now enjoying
a well earned vacation. It is always his
ambition to get all the houses and grounds
cleaned up by July 4, and this year every-
thing was in exceptionally good shape on
that date. David Rust.
Boston.
The market surplus is growing steadily,
and trade has fallen off a good bit. As in
past Tears at this season, a good day and
three bad ones is the percentage. Most of
the florists have taken advantage of the
dull trade by a few days' outing.
WAKKEN JEWELL entertained a number
of the professipn at his cottage in Cohasset
on Tuesday, July 17, and a pleasant day
was much enjoyed.
Wm. Nicholson, of South Framingham,
has gone to Europe to spend a few weeks
in Scotland and ISngland.
Mr. C. J. PowEKS (gdr. J. Butterworth)
will build a house 50x20 feet for growing
lily of the valley.
The Hollyhock Show of Saturday, July
14, at Horticultural Hall was one of the
best ever seen here.
A flower girl made her appearance in the
city this week ; but business was appar^
ently doll, and the flowers she offered
withered in her band before she found a
purchaser. F. W.
Baltimore.
The Market.
There has been no change in the
condition of the market here this week.
The usual Summer stillness exists— today
plenty of flowers, no demand ; to-morrow,
no flowers, heavy demand. There is a
scarcity of fine light roses, such as could
be sold at an advanced figure. The asters
that are now coming in fill a space that
will afterward be taken up by the Queen
of Autumn. Never before has there been
such a quantity of sweet peas in the mar-
ket as this year ; they seem to sell fairly
well.
Ants.
Is there no radical remedy for these
pests ? The other day I noticed at the
house of one of our pansy growers a lot of
ants in the seed pans, in which the pansy
seed was sown. The grower informed me
that it had been sown but a few hours be-
fore. He had placed the pans on the bench
not thinking that the ants would trouble
the seed, but there were hundreds of them,
shoving the seed before them and seem-
ingly delightingin carrying off their heavy
burden. My thoughts reverted to the
poor condemned seedsman, who often sells
the seed and is blamed for the non-appear-
ance of the fine strain of pansies that shall
surprise the grower. Who knows a remedy
for these troublesome things ?
A Growing Firm.
It is always a great pleasure to
chronicle the success of a young firm.
Fisher & Ekas is a firm that began life
just two years ago. They bought a flve-
acre piece of ground, woodland. The flrst
work was to clear the ground, which has
now been done, with the exception of a few
square rods. There are three houses, aver-
aging about 100x15 feet each; they are now
nearly planted with 'mums. In the sashes
outside there are lots of ferns, rubbers in
small quantities, violets, 'mums in pots,
and fine standard chrysanthemums.
Planted out in the field I found a large
variety of herbaceous stock, together with
a large collection of roses for next Spring
sales. A fine strain of single petunias
was also noted, planted in the open
ground: the seed came from California.
Vick's White Branching A.^ter was highly
spoken of. On all sides I noticed a few
plants of the many new things that come
out year by year. This showed the pro-
gressive spirit of the firm.
There is a future for such a firm, and it
will no doubt be heard of before long.
Mr. Ekas attends the markets, while Mr.
Fisher looks after the growing.
Notes.
It is reported that Mr. Wm. Mc-
Roberts is quite ill at his home in Mount
Washingtou.
The plants and greenhouses of the late
Andrew Bassler will be sold at auction
July 25.
Sam. Feast & Sous had a fine collection
of annual poppy blossoms in their window
the other day. They were extremely
pretty, but their lasting qualities are not
great,
St. Louis.
Weather and Crops.
The weather here still remains the
same and all signs fail. Corn is in many
places drying up in the fields and crops of
all kinds are suffering quite severely.
Florists' stock planted out of doors has
made no headway. Bedding everywhere is
not showing up as advantageously as it
should. Cut flowers are scarce and of very
poor quality ; Boses, worst of all. There is
nothing to vary the monotony in the plant
trade, not even an occasional sale. Green-
house men are about through planting
their Chrysanthemums, and notwithstand-
the impression, which has been abroad for
some time, to the effect that their would
be fewer Chrysanthemums grown for cut
flowers this year, I am very much of opin-
ion that the quantity will be rather in-
creased than decreased, but quality is un-
doubtedly also increased in proportion.
Richard Frow is putting almost his entire
glass to Chrysanthemums this year and has
already planted upwards of 8000 in his beds
and benches. He says, that while the re-
ceiptsarenot very encouraging, the amount
received for Chrysanthemums in the fall is
nevertheless a great help, especially as in
his business he has practically no other use
for his houses in the summer and early
winter.
Bedding in the Botanical Gardens.
The Missouri Botanical Gardens
have this year been more prettily decora-
ted by bedding than before to our recollec-
tion. The dry weather, however, is telling
very severely on many of the beds that
were planted a little late. Many of these,
which had originally been planted in pan-
sies and bulbous stock, were not planted
in summer bedding plants until a few
weeks past, and the unbroken drought
since that time has not given the subjects
a chance to make a good start.
The new greenhouse at the Garden is
now about finished and shows the excel-
lent workmanship of the builders, Messrs.
Thompson, Anderson & Co., of this city.
Two of the most attractive spots in the
garden are those in which are planted the
Aquatics. One large basin, with the water
heated, contains anice specimen of Victoria
Regia just beginning to develop, together
with a number of other varieties of Aqua-
tics. The other smaller basin contains very
nice specimens of Nymphea Marliacea car-
nea, a very delicate flesh colored variety ;
Nymphea Marliacea rosea, a delicate, per-
fectly shaped pink; Nymphea odorata sul-
phurea, a very neat and clear canary yellow;
Nymphea tuberosaflabescens,alsoayellow,'
of a little deeper shade, probably best de-
scribed as a lemon yellow; Nymphea stel-
lata Zanzibarensis is represented by a very
good specimen of clear blue and a hybrid
of Nymphea Devoniensis a seedling of Mr.
Qurney's, which has a better color and
a larger flower than the type. This last is
a very attractive variety. '
Notwithstanding the drought the Gail-
lardlas are a mass of flowers and buds, are
coming up by the thousands. Mr. Gurney
expressed it as his intention to use Gail-
lardias quite extensively in the Park bed-
ding next year. There is no doubt that
putting through this resolution will put
very bright spots into the Park, and with
its ability to stand drought, the Gaillardia
will not be a hard plant to keep. Most of
the colors were not selfs, but a few that
were, impressed me with the thought that
it might be possible by selection to get
them in separate and distinct colors. Mr,
Gurney's experience in this direction, how-
ever, has been discouraging in so far, that
even when thoroughly isolated the plants
produced seeds and the seedlings instead
of being simply the color of the parent
came thoroughly mixed and untrue.
A large number of hardy herbaceous
plants are in the gardens, many of them
American natives ; others, rare cultivated
varieties, all of which are quite necessary
to complete the collection of a botanical
garden, but for effective bedding and for
the creation of a beautiful garden they are
decided failures unless relieved and assist-
ed by the few bedding plants so commonly
used by every one.
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Hail Storm at Newport, R. I.
The most disastrous hail storm ever
known to have visited this section of the
country swept over Newport, Saturday,
July 14. The damage, which is estimated
at $100,000, has rendered many establish-
ments, including a score of commercial
greenhouses and a number of private
places, unfit for use until reglazed and
refitted. Of this damage nearly, if not
fully one-half, will come out of the pockets
of commercial growers. A few moments
before 3.30 p. m. a heavy black cloud was
noticed approaching with great rapidity
from the Southwest, and as nothing more
severe than a thunder storm was expected
no great preparation was made to receive
it, with the exception of a general closing
of ventilators on the part of gardeners.
However, what was expected to be a
shower developed into a veritable hurri-
cane of wind and bombardment of hail, the
size, force and destructive qualities of
which will never be forgotten by the lucky
or unlucky witnesses. This tremendous
agent of destruction was met a little
northeast of the center of the city by one
from the east,equally as fierce and produc-
ing a regular vortex of wind and a perfect
deluge of rain and hail, ripping, tearing,
demolishing or destroying anything and
everything of destrufttible character which
remained unprotected or uncovered.
With a few exceptions commercial gar-
deners are the principal sufferers, for the
other half of the total loss is divided
among the owners of half the buildings in
the city, while the losses of eight or ten
gardeners will foot up the balance.
■The greatest individual loss is suffered
by Carl Jnrgins, the "valley " king, whose
60,000 square feet of glass, laying iu the ex-
treme northeast portion of the city was
directly In the path of the storm.
At first glance one would say that the
plant was a total loss, but on closer inspec-
tion an amount, not over 5 per cent., was
found to be uninjured. The interior of
Mr. Jnrgins houses is a mixed up mass of
broken glass and sashes, broken, bent and
twisted iron gearing and pipe,and hundreds
of feet of beds and benches just planted
with young stock overturned and badly
shaken, rendering them useless for this
season at least. In one house of Perle
roses a bed 100 feet long by 6 wide, with
base a foot in the ground, was lifted entire
and set three feet back against the side of
the house. The entire plant was glazed
with 24x16 double thick domestic manu-
factured glass, and so complete was the
destruction that the salvage, if any, would
not glaze a 6 foot frame. Mr. Jurgins es-
timates his loss nothing short of J10,000, on
which there is no insurance.
Wm. Finblat's extensive establish-
ment, also in the line of the storm, was
second in point of financial damage, but
thegreater amountwillbe on loss of stock
which was badly wrecked.
The glass in three houses, each of grapes
and peaches, was about one-half destroyed,
but as the damaged parts went flying
through the houses they cut and otherwise
injured the greater part of the stock in-
side which was about ready for market,
including Black Hamburg and Muscat
grapes, specimen bunches of which would
win prizes in any horticultural show.
Wasps and bees are in complete possession
at this writing, and will, no doubt, put on
the finishing touches. The palm house is
a picture of destruction. The heavy hail
swept through glass and sash to valuable
Kentias, latanias, cycas and flcus, smash-
ing, cutting and overturning pots, foliage
and plants, and producing general confu-
sion in what was a few moments previous
a model palm house. Mr. Findlay expects
his loss will be over $5,000, with no insur-
ance. The houses were glazed with double
thick glass, both imported and domestic.
Twelve hundred melons planted outside
are a total loss.
A. Brandt's plant, opposite the ceme-
tery, is damaged between $4,000 and $5,000,
around the grounds and imbedded in the
soil under glass.
The Gibson boys are saving as mementos
two panes of glass that are curiosities;
each IS broken in half, leaving a semi-circle
in the centre, 3 inches in radius, the edge
of which is smoothly bevelled as if done by
a skilled glazier. It not only shows the
size of the stone but the bevelling is sup-
posed to have been done by heat from the
force of the blow.
The glass here was double and single,
and the total amount destroyed will be
upwards of 6000 feet, which was not insured.
H. J. Hass will lose $1500 to $2000, which
is divided about equally in glass and stock.
His houses were glazed with double thick
iuported glass, but as he says, it would be
just the same if it were sheet iron.
J. M. Hodgson lost a few hundred panes
of glass, and with the damageon stock will
lose in total about $800 to $1000.
A few hundred dollars each will cover
the losses of Thomas Galvin, Michael
Butler & Sons, Siebrecht & Wadley, also
each of a half dozen private greenhouses,
the majority of the latter escaping all
injury.
The Florists' Relief Fund, which was
generously started by the Hon. Geo. Dun-
can, of this city, with $250, has inside of 24
hours reached to nearly $1,000. Should
contributions continue, the boys will soon
be cleaned up and ready for the next.
Many ludicrous stories are told of situa-
tions forced upon gardeners and their as-
sistants in their efforts to fight the storm
and also to escape from what appeared to
be genuine danger ; but now the scare and
excitement is over, all are working hard to
make up for lost time. F. W.
Secretary Esler, of the Hail Association,
writes:
"A couple of years ago the Secretary of
the Florists' Hail Association while iu
Rhode Island was informed by a number
of florists that their state was not in the
hail belt. It seems the 'belt' has shifted
since that time." None of the florists in
this vicinity have insured against hail.
Club Notes.
At a meeting of the St. Louis Florists'
Club last Thursday, nominations were
made for officers for the ensuing year.
Competition for the ruling office is quite
strong, only six men having been nomina-
ted for the Presidency, while each of the
other offices could get but one nrminee.
One would think the first was as important
or as desirable a one as the Presidency of
the American Railway Union or a Sugar
Trust. Mr. Koenig was absent and so the
members did not have the pleasure of
hearing his essay on the subject of " Hardy
Herbaceous Plants."
NEW YORK CITY.
We recommend the FLORIST'S EX-
CHANGE to every live florist as an excel-
lent advertising medium, that has thus
far returned to us the best results.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
-Pape637. col. 2.
BcEon
Books.
648. col. 1.
-Page fioO. col. 3, 4.
- Page eii, col. l! p.
-Page 6i8. col. 3, 4; p.
-Page m, col. 2: p. 647. col. 4.
Clirysautlie
4: p. 618, col. i.
ColeiiH— Paue
1, 2. 3, 4; p. 647,
-Page 641, col. 3, 4; p. 647, col. 3.
col. 2. 3; p. 646, col.
Page 6
ir»ery stocH-l
cUiils-PaBe637, 1
which includes, iu addition to over 3,000
feet of glass, several hundred hydrangeas
in tubs and a large amount of heavy stock
which was outside during the storm.
Damage to stock inside the houses was
almost complete, but being the first in the
path of the storm it does not appear to
have suffered the full force of the blow.
The glass was double thick and of domes-
tic manufacture. As in the case of other
gardeners, the glass which fell inside was
ground so flne that many weeks will elapse
before it is entirely removed. No insur-
ance.
Gibson Bros., who are almost in the
same neighborhood, had much the same
experience, and claim a loss of at least $4,-
000. Palms, roses, bedding and decorative
plants were cut, bruised and otherwise
damaged by glass, wind and hail. Four-
teen loads of broken glass had been re- _ _^
moved, leaving as much more strewn Wants— Page
ml Fin
1.- Page 687, col.
Page 636, cot. 1. 2; p. 64o, col. 3, 4.
Page 6(5. col. 3. 4.
Page 636, col. 1. 2; p. 645. ,
_. ., ^. 646. col, * " " ' - '■■" — • '
col. 1. 2, !
1, 2" 3._4.
■Page 619, col.
»e». etc., (I ■
633. col. 1.
Harily Plnnta, Shrubs, ciiinbers, etc.— Page
6)6. col. 3; p. 637, col.2, 3. 4.
ApparatUM— Page 648. col. 4; p. 649.
2, 8, 4: p. 639. col. 4
Fertillaiers— Page iMi .
KlorlHtH' Letters— Page 645.
Plorlnti.' »npDllo»-Page 636, c
1. 2. 3. 4; p. 646, col. 1, 2, 3,4; p. 647, col. 1;
660, col. 1. 2, 4. „ „ „
Flower Pnt^ and VaHeH, Urns, Etc.— Page
619. col. -, -. -. -
niinsH— Page 648. col.
mn-xinir TnnlH. etC.
., {tor I
. 1, 2.
Gn
: col. 1, 2.
coi.i.
Page'637Vcol. 2,3,i
-_„j637. ■ - -
Page
Phot'igrnnliH— Page 645. col. 2.
Plant Stnkes— Page
Frinnilii— Page 648. col. 1.
Poiusettia— Page 648, fol. I.
Retriarerators- Page 645, col. 3.
.; p. 660, col. 1,2. 3. _ _ , „ ,
Sinilax- Page 611, col. 2, 3, 4; p. 647. col. 3, 4; p.
col. 1.
Sprinklers-Page 648. col. 4.
aiins Points— Page 645, col. 3. 4
_— «, Implements - " " "'
615, col. 1, p. 618, col. 4,
,— Page 641. col. 8. 4: p.
Vegetable and Small Fruit Plants, Seeds
etc. -Page 660. col. 3.
Ventilating Apparatas.— Page 648. col. 3, 4; p
649. col. 1, 2. 3, 4
644
The Florist's Exchange;
The Universal Horticultural Establish-
ment.
Such is the title which Mr. W. Albert
Manda has given to his new place at South
Orange, N. J. The word "universal" is
here applied in its literal sense, for it is
the desire and intention of the owner to
have the vegetation of every clime as far
as possible represented in his collection.
The choice of a locality for a new estab-
lishment in a growing community is
always a first consideration, and this
matter in the present instance has been
well attended to. The greenhouses are
situated between the two highways which
traverse the Oranges, being plainly seen
from each ; they are in close proximity to
the railroad depot of South Orange, on the
Morris and Essex Division of the Dela-
ware, Lackawanna and Western railway,
the track forming one of the boundary
lines of the property ; 85 trains pass daily*
beside the electric road to Newark, con-
necting with all other railroads.
The plot on which the houses stand
consists of four acres, which, prior to the
occupancy by Mr. Manda, was what he
aptly terms "a wilderness." The owner's
intention is to have the space fronting the
railroad track levelled off and laid out in
flower beds. Much has already been done
in this direction. The ground is undula-
hoQse. One of the lean-tos measures
83x10 feet ; the other 80x10 feet. There is
also one three-quarter span house, 73x20,
and three full-span houses of the same
dimensions, all of which open into one
another, on the ridge and furrow plan.
These houses are all framed of white pine
and rest on locust post foundations. The
rafters are trussed with half-inch iron
truss rods and strengthened with cast iron
brackets at eaves and ridges. The win-
dows shown in the illustration open into
the gutters between the houses. These
gutters are made of yellow pine planks
16x3 inches. The glazing is done by "A"
quality, double strength American glass,
14 inches wide. A groove is carried down
each sash bar and at the bottoms are small
holes to allow the condensed steam and
moisture to run into the gutters.
The benches are all framed of 4:.x2-inch
hemlock, creosoted to arrest decay. The
center benches of the main houses are each
eight feet wide, with pathways of 2^ feet.
The benches extend into the southwest
lean-to, where they are joined by a short
bench, so that every available inch of space
is utilized.
The ventilation of the lean-tos is at side
and top, and of the main houses at top ;
all ventilators are operated by Weathered's
patent arm and worm gear.
The diagram shows the method of heat-
ing very clearly. The boiler room is
situated about 20 feet from the green-
houses, to avoid all possible risk of fire.
I The system employed is hot water under
pressure, three Weathered's No. 6 im-
proved double dome hot water boilers
being used. The expansion tank and
safety valve are located at the north end
of the potting shed. The supply pipesrun
great that but few were left. Among
these were some good specimens of Cat-
tleyas Mossise and Gaskelliana Storeana,
with lavender sepals and petals and yellow
blotch, faintly tinged with purple in the
throat. Cypripediums are also well rep-
resented, the best perhaps being C.
Josephianum and 0. Niobe nigrum. A
large importation of Orchids from the
tropics is being daily expected by Mr.
Manda.
Collections of dractenas, marantas and
nepenthes are all largely grown, and the
palm house contains some very fine speci-
mens of Kentias, arecas and cocos. Mr.
Manda believes in keeping a few curiosities
in plants such as the sensitive plants and
others equally interesting. These not only
delight visitors to the houses but they also
create business.
Mr. Mauda, although yet a young man,
has by dint of energy, keen observation,
perseverance and hard work, placed him-
self in the front rank of horticulturists in
this country. He has travelled extensively
in Europe where he acquired considerable
knowledge through practical experience,
and his work in this country is too well
known to require recapitulation. He takes
a very optimistic view of everything, and
there is no reason to doubt but that the
success he deserves will attend his new
venture.
A general business in all classes of hardy
and tender plants, florists' seeds and bulbs,
in fact, in everything pertaining to horti-
culture, is intended to be carried on.
In the conduct of the establishment, he
is ably assisted by his two brothers, Joseph
A. Manda, Jr., and Anthony J. Manda,
each of whom has had considerable horti-
cultural experience.
as to get a straight view of the surface, It
will reveal a most gorgeous combination
of colors.
S. Drummondii ought to be a favorite
greenhouse plant, and it certainly is with
those who are acquainted with it; espe-
cially is this the case in Europe where these
plants are highly prized. This species
makes two separate crops of leaves each
year. Those made late in the Fall are by
far the prettiest ; the entire upper portion
of the tube is covered with an irregular
mass of white blotches edged with rose,
the remaining part of the leaf is green,
flowers red.
S. variolaris is the hooded pitcher plant ;
the top part is in the form of a perfect
hood ; the neck and hood are thickly stud-
ded with white blotches. This species has
small yellow flowers.
S. rubra is the least showy among the
number ; it is chiefly remarkable for its
flowers having the same odor as the violet.
S. psittacina is the parrot-beaked sarra-
cenia; it is the smallest of the species
— quite a botanical curiosity. It has been
found very useful, however, in hybridizing
with other species.
These plants can be made to thrive
under cultivation equally as vigorous as
in their native haunts. At no time do
they need any more artificial heat than
what is necessary to keep frost from them;
the coolest part of the greenhouse in Win-
ter where they will receive a maximum
amount of sunshine, is the proper place
for them. The pots should either be put
in saucers of water or stood among grow-
ing sphagnum moss. They need a mixture
consisting of one part rough peat or chop-
ped fern roots, one part chopped live
swamp moss, and one of equal quantities
G SYSTEM.
ting, and It has been found necessary to
excavate it to a depth sometimes of nine
feet. The balance of the plot will remain
in its pristine condition, being enhanced
by rock and water gardens. For the latter
purpose very favorable opportunities are
afforded, natural springs are scattered
throughout that portion of the ground ;
one of its boundary lines being also formed
by a branch of the Rahway river.
Numerous flower beds have already been
planted. A specialty is being made of
ivies, there being some 25 varieties in all.
Carnations, violets and cannas in variety
are being grown extensively, besides a
large and varied asisortment of the newest
and best geraniums, among which was
noticed a beautiful sort named Goldander,
perhaps the nearest approach of any to a
yellow geranium. The work of erection of
the houses, begun some five months ago,
has been carried on most expeditiously, by
the well-known firm of Thos. W. Weath-
ered Sons, of New York, six houses and a
packing shed being already completed.
The shed is a commodious affair, 90 feet
long, 30 wide, and 18 high, provided with a
door at either end for ingress and egress
of wagons. It is also amply ventilated on
the roof. This shed runs at right angles
to the houses, the present range opening
into it, and the anticipated extensions will
also open into it, thus placing the shed in
the center of the establishment.
Of the six houses which run southeast
and southwest, two are lean-tos, one on
the north, the other on the southwest side;
the span of each of these is so wide that
any one of them can conveniently be util-
ized, and do duty as a three-quarter span
through the potting aud packing shed
above the doors leading into the green-
houses, each side of every house being sup-
plied by a two-inch flow. Valves are
placed as shown in the illustration. There
is a continuous fall, thus producing quick
circulation, which is the main advantage
of this system, each of the return pipes
emptying into a main return, which is
carried in a trench below the doors, run-
ning along the ground at hase of the
houses and then into the boiler. The flow
and return pipes inside the houses are
hung on the locust posts that support the
gutters, thus placing them out of the way
of any drip, and beside leaving the entire
space in the greenhouse to be used at will.
A double row of supply pipes extends half
way across the houses for use in those that
require to be kept warmer.
The houses are all more or less devoted
to the raising of novelties. Some 25 varie-
ties of poppies, also phloxes, campanulas,
colons and other herbaceous and bedding
stocks are being grown in quantity. A
few beautiful specimens of the white
Swainsonia galegifolia were noted.
CEnonthera speciosa, which bears fragrant
white flowers, is thought much of here ; It
is perfectly hardy. Hybrid daturas are
being grown, and a batch of chrysanthe-
mums are showing up well. Plants found
here and now seldom seen elsewhere, were
Eucalyptus citrodora and Pelargonium
odoratissimum both of which are very
sweet-scented. A fine collection of arau-
carias was observed, and a batch of a new
variety of Adiantum Capillus Veneris,
which Mr. Manda says is quite hardy.
Orchids in variety are also being raised,
but the local demand for them has been so
Sarracenias and Their Culture.
These odd looking and beautiful plants
are all natives of the eastern and southern
parts of the United States. In different
localities they are popularly known as
pitcher plants, side saddle flowers, hunts-
man's cups, watches and vegetable whiskey
shops. Some of the kinds grow in such in-
accessible marshes and out-of-the-way
places, it is not to be wondered at that
comparatively few people are familiar
with them. The taller growing kinds,
when well grown and colored, are highly
ornamental plants, and can be made quite
useful for greenhouse decoration. There
are six species found growing wild, viz.:
purpurea, flava, Drummondii, variolaris,
rubra and psittacina. By judicious in
tercrossing of certain species some very
fine hybrids have been obtained, but none
of them approach some of the species in
the brilliant coloring of their curious
trumpet-shaped leaves.
Perhaps the best known of the lot is S.
purpurea, the American pitcher plant. It
is found in nearly all of the states east of
the Alleghanies; it has very beautiful dull
red flowers on long stalks.
S. flava is a tall grower, with bright
yellow flowers ; this species has very
variable colored leaves ; most common-
ly they are a yellowish green, at other
times bright yellow, with maroon streaks
running up and down the outride of the
tube. The most beautiful colored are
those with the deep maroon markings,
especially near the top of the tube and on
the under surface of the hood-like process
which seems to serve as a protection to the
cavity of the pitcher from the rain. If
this lid-like formation be pressed back so '
of rough sand and broken charcoal. Put
plenty drainage in the bottoms of the pots;
pot firm and top off with some nice green
moss; give abundance of water while
growing and syringe frequently, especially
when the plants are making the young
leaves, as a few thrips or aphides do irre-
parable injury to the undeveloped pitchers
in a very short time. G-. W. Oliver.
Base Ball Match.
On Saturday, July 14, the Peter Hender-
son & Co. base ball club crossed bats on
their grounds in Jersey City with the
Arion base ball club of New York. The
game proved to be a very interesting one,
being marked with quite a number of
brilliant plays by the Jersey boys, and it
was evident from the beginning that the
Arion club were totally unfit to cope with
them, being outclassed at every point of
the game. At the end of the fourth
inning the score stood 4-0 in favor of the
Henderson boys, it having come to a close
with that inning, owing to the rain.
We will now be pleased to hear frona all
florists' clubs, and would like to know
what is the matter with the Meteors of
New York. Geo. Emmens, Sec'y,
Peter Henderson & Co. B. B. Club.
Jersey City.
Ow^ego, N. Y.
The Klorist*s Exchange.
645
HYACINTH * GLASSES.
. FOR THE TRADE. *
FINEST BELGIAN— Colors: Crystal, Amber, Amethyst, Blue and Green.
Singles, $1.00 per doz. ; Assorted, $4.50 ; per barrel of 5 dozen.
Doiitoles, 1.50 " " B-TS; " 5
Tye Pattern, 1.00 " "
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., The Bulb Merchants, 1024 Market St., Phila., Pa.
H^-Write for Jobbers' Price List of BULBS if not received.
WHEN wnrriWC MEWTIOM THE FLOB'ST'S EXCHPHGE
St. Paul, Minn.
Market Notes.
There is still some trade in out
flowers, despite the exodus lakeward and
the general dull times. Out of town or-
ders, together with an occasional wed-
ding, and the usual demand for funeral
work, has kept the florist fairly busy.
Sales ihus tar this month are most satis-
factory.
Drought Affects Vegetation.
Continued drought in this vicinity
has resulted disastrously to all vegetation.
Copious showers in general have relieved
the situation throughout theState, so that
crops will be nearly up to the average ;
but. this particular locality has not been
thus favored, and everybody is longing
for rain. In the parks sprinkling has been
extensively carried on, so that the plants
are in good condition, but many private
lawns are nearly ruined for lack of water,
and many porch and window boxes are
wilting away for the same reason.
Kaiserin, La France, Meteor and Albany
are the principal roses now being cut
The sweet pea crop is short on account of
the drought. L. L. May & Co. have cut a
few spikes of gladioli, but these are the
first we have seen. Some tuberoses are
also coming into bloom.
Shade trees are suffering terribly from
the drought; even the hardy elnfifare
droopiug and sighing for water.
Our brethren whoare without city water
are having a hard time to keep plants
alive. Carnations in the open ground are
small and backward, but, of course, have
ample time in which to become stocky
plants, provided we get some rain.
Hurdy hydrangeas are beiiinning to bud,
but in common with other hardy shrubs
their growth has been seriously retarded
and bloom will be light. Veritas.
Mr. W. K. H.1BRIS, 55th and Sprinptfleld
Avenue, Philadelphia, writes the Rose Manu-
facturiuft- Co., under April 30, 1894:
tew years aiso I was one of a committee to test
A lew years aeo i waauueoi duuiuui..-...^^ v^ ..^w
Insecticide by the Society o! J.meric..n Florists. We
■ isted some Siilplio Tobacco Soop, whicli I
ippose was yours (so it was), and we tliougnt tbe
obacco Soap about the best of the many we tried.
It we thought the price too high for practical use.
Mr. Harris has since_found out, thaj^,_arter
1 the pi
„ „ of Sulplio Tobacco Soap is Not too
High.^Heis our customer and buys by the
Owt.
Write for pamphlet and prices.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Fails, N. Y.
(2 oz. samples free uponreceipt of 4 cents postage.)
«HEi» wamws MENTION THE FtOHiST-a exewaMCE
TRADE WORKEASY "«-"<
"■""IN A HURRY
when you unstrap your boxes?
USE UNFOLDING STRAP -FASTENERS.
FRANK L.NIOORE, Chatham. N.J.
Patenlea June 26. 1891.
The Star Binder.
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copies of the
FLORISTS'
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By using one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
ExcHiNGB, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
TiiB Fiorisls' ExcliangB, 170 Fuiton St., N.Y.
CUTS FOR FLORISTS
..entalCuts for Florists' use.
such as envelope.-, letter
beads, biU-lieads. cards,
advera.. floral designs, etc.,
at from 30c. and upwarda.
Price of Catalogue 25 cts.
(deducted from $ l.OU order.)
A. BLANC,
Engraver for Florists,
PHILADELPHIA,
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Mannfacturere of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 N. 4th St., Philadelphia.
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TWC p:.OBIST'S EXCHaNGP
Being They last for fears
Even when handled a great
deal, a purchase of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
Is in nature of an investment.
Patented July Hill, 1893,
AGENTS.
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H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia.
Z. DeFo:
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Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers .
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as flower
stem is entered deep in the moist moss.
Manufactured by the Novelty Point Works
In 5 sizes, from M to J^ ^'^"^ '"^ diameter.
IN BOXES OF lOOO POINTS:
SIZE No. 1 (siimllegc) 60 cts.
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Wm. Elliott & Sons, New Yorlc. Schleael & Pettier, Boston.
F E. McAllister, New York. J_. C. Vaughan, Chicago,
C. H. Joosten, New York,
_ ijuntinetun Seed Co. Indianapolis
Weeber & Don, New York. J. A. Simmers, Toronto.
,_„ A. Rollier & Sons. New York.
Samples for trial sent by mali, postpaid, on receipt of 10 cents. Address:
HERMANN ROLKER, Room 3, 218 Fulton St., N. Y. City.
General Asrent for America and Enrope.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. letters in the market.
Sizes 114 and 2 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our New Script Letter, $4.00 per 100.
The Annual Interest at 6 per cent
I the cost of a full set, 150 pictures,
largest size, is only
In any Retail business, their em-
ployed use would pay this small amount
many fold, and over and again in in-
creased profits. Send for catalogue to
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BUFFAIiO, N. Y.
with first order of 500 letters.
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646
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. At,LEN,
Wholcsare Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
106 W. 2«h St., New York.
Order! br mftll or telegraph promptly Attended
to. Telephone Call, lOOSltUiBt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
Wholesale Florist,
17 W. 88th St., NEW YORK.
Established 1887.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
12 West 87tli Street,
One door west of BVny. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE OALL, 932 18tH ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
I Wholesale Florists I
I 49 WEST 28th STREET, |
I NEW YORK. I
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I We lead in American Beauty, S
K Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29th St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave,
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gominission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
Telephone Call. 1301 38th Bt.
_J kinds of Koses, Violets and Carnations s
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
*7 West «4th St., NEW YORK.
BD'VrARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, Hew York,
The Bride, Mermet and American
BeantTf Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th Si., New York.
The FLORIST'S Exchange,
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olesale florist.
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20 WEST 24th ST.,
^'^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
E08G8 — American Beauty..
Bennett, Cusin....
Bon Sllene
Bride, Mermet
E. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Teetout....
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos, Hoste
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Watteville
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Asters
BOUTABDIA.,
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Common sorts.
Daibtes
Gladioltis
Hbliotbope
HOLLXHOCKS
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LiLi OF THE Valley
MiONONETTK
P.ffi;omE9
Panbibb
Smilax
SP1K.SA
Sweet Peas
Hkv, Yobe
July 20, 1894.
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July 18, 1894.
July 17,
1894.
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July 17. 1894.
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July 13, 1864
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Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sources, aori
vhile we do not guarantee their accuracy, they are iill that can he expected from a
tn&rket which is more subject to fluctuation than any othpr in the country.
JFOS OTHMS COMMJSSZON DEALERS SEE NEXT PAGE.
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FtOBISTS' SUPPtlBS.
Orders by mail, telephone, express or tel.- |
graph promptly filled.
r Park Street, near State House,
Teleplione 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
mission Florists
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, Hi.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beaoon St., Boaton, Maas.
yfB MAKE A SPHCIALTT OF BHIPPDfQ
KENNICOTT BROS. COIHIPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECLAIiiy.
Cut • Flo ft r • Commission • Dealers.
MILLANG BROS., 1
wiioi[SiL[ \mm
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JK7«5ES PURDV,
Wbolesale and Commission Dealer la
.. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New Tork.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
miolesale CommlBBion Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
39 West SOth Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLI'
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
liVholesale Florists,
PRESENT HBADQDABTERS:
918 BSOASWA? sal SVI FLOWDS EZCBAHSE,
NEW YORK.
^~ ConsUfnments Solicited,
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
A.Hl> IXOBIST SrPPtlBS.
1404 PINE ST., ST. lOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON St KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. louls, Mo.
A COMPLETE LISE OP WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oommlislon Sealers In
Cut FUwers & Florists' Suppllas. |
109 North 12th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEPFINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Klorist's Exchange.
647
"ui • Flower • Commissioh • Dealers.
whoTesaTe
Florists,
FLOAlSTfS'
SUPPUt*.
FLOKlstS*
VASES.
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS ON HAND,
f MUSIC HALL
BOSTON, MASS.
BosxionLKniiJi aughobxibs.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesales* Florist,
1432 So. Pent! Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRED. £HR£T,
U/I^olesal^ (;ut piouf^r D^al^r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHiLA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist |
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & ChesfnufSfs., Philadelphia, Pa.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
DAN'L, B. LONG,
COMMISSIOH FLORIST,
496 Wuhlnelon S«., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCIBe BULBS, FLOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLOBISTS' PHOTOGEAPHS.
LlBtB, Terms, he, on application.
J", x^. TsxiLiXjosar,
Bloomsbnrs', Pa.
OBOWXB or OHOZCS
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
All orders flUed with Fresh Flowers and shioped
O.O.D. TelphonecoDoection. Send for prices.
Obituary.
EDMUND WILLIAMS.
Horticulture again mourns the loss of
another dutiful son and devoted follower
in the person of Edmund Williams, of
Mont Clair, New Jersey, who passed away
on Thursday, July 12, at his residence
there, in the 63d year of his age.
Mr. Williams came of old revolutionary
stock, his family being one of the oldest in
the country. He was a native of the place
where he died, and had always lived there.
In early lite he learned the trade of a cabi-
net maker, which he shortly after relin-
quished to pursue a calling that was more
iu harmony with his nature— that of a
horticulturist. He was an ardent amateur
in the truest sense of the word, and many
homes in the Orange Mountains have been
beautified through theinfluence he exerted
in his neighborhood. About 30 years ago
he started, in coniunction with his brother,
Mr. J. C. Williams, a nursery business,
to which was subsequently added that of
florist; and in more recent years his at-
tention was centered almost exclusively on
grapes, of which he had many varieties;
and it was a favorite work with him to ex-
periment with and test their various quali-
ties. His exhibit of grapes at the World's
Fair added greatly to the magnificence and
value of the state display. He will be
remembered as the introducer of the
Kittatinny blackberry, a variety that is
considered one of the best at the present
time.
In addition to the business above re-'
ferred to the deceased was interested in
extensive orange groves in the Indian
River district of Florida, having, along
with another brother, H. Smith Williams
(now resident there), been the pioneer in
orange growing in that favored locality,
the grand resources of which his keen
judgment enabled him quickly to detect.
Mr. Williams was a frequent contribu-
tor to agricultural and horticultural
papers and magazines. A careful student
and investigator, probing to the bottom
every matter he took in hand, and never
jumping at conclusions, his writings car
I'ied a weight with them and were much
in demand. As an authority on new varie
ties of grapes, the diseases to which the
grape is heir, and pruning and grafting,
he probably had no peer in the country ;
his very practical essay upon " Pruning
and Training the Vine," which he read at
the meeting of the American Horticul-
tural Society, at New Orleans, during the
great Exposition, on January 16,_ 1885,
would alone entitle him to a place high on
the roll of those who have contributed to
the welfare of their fellows.
His last article which was written a few
days before his death, was on the subject
of " Spraying Mixtures," with which he
showed a marked familiarity.
The deceased was ever ready to assist in
the promotion of whatever tended to ad-
vance horticulture. He maybe truthfully
called the father of the New Jersey State
Horticultural Society, which was orga-
nized in 1875, and of which for many years
he was the recording secretary, preparing
all the reports, and for the past two years
was its president, which office he held at
the time of his death.
He had been a sufferer for many years,
and four years ago was at the point of
death. He, however, rallied sufficiently
to almost regain his wonted strength. He
bore bis paroxysms of pain with a com-
mendable fortitude, but the end came
peacefully and he died surrounded by his
family and friends. His remains were laid
in the beautiful Hosedale Cemetery, on
Monday, July 16, and were followed by a
large and influential assemblage, among
whom was his aged mother, now almost
in her nintieth year, and just previous to
his ashes being committed to kindred dust,
nature sympathizingly mingled her tears
with those of the bereaved, as if she, in
common with them, mourned the loss of so
dutiful a son.
Mr. Williams was married eighteen years
ago to Miss Marie Saul, by whom he is
survived. They had no children. He was
a member of the Township Committee of
Mont Clair in 1871, and for the two years
following. In 1878 he was elected assessor,
but never accepted a nomination for pub-
lic office after that. He was always a
staunch Republican.
The deceased was a man of high moral
character, strict integrity and sterling
honesty, ready at all times to decry fraud
of whatsoever kind. That he occupied an
exalted position in the esteem of his con-
freres was attested to by the large and
representative gathering of noted horti-
15,000
STRONG
SMILAX PLANTS
, «2.00 per lOOi $18.00 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Ken.ly, 3>i in. potH, S3.00 n 100.
Eugene Dailledouze, $20.00 per 100; Mrs. B. G. Hill,
$10.00 per 100: E. G. Hill, GloriOBum, Jessica. L. Can-
ning, Boehmer. Mrs. M. Simpson, Mermaid, Source
D'Or. V. a. Hallooli, Advance, Mrs. 3. N. Gerard,
Roslyn, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, Cullinpfordi, Puritaa
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Are. and 58th St., PHILADEIPHIA, PA.
culturista that attended his funeral, among
whom were Professors Halsted and Voor-
hees, Messrs. Henry I. Budd, Vandeveer,
Dr Ward, Wm. R. Ward, Beebe, Jones,
Baker, J. T. Lovett, Crane, Mortimer
Whitehead and many others, every county
in the state being represented.
Compensation for Condemned Property.
On February 24, 1893, the County Road
Commission of New Jersey condemned a
portion of the property on the estate of
.lohn Schupp (John Muller, proprietor).
West Hoboken, N. J., for the purpose of
making a road or boulevard, the same go-
ing through Mr. MuUer's property. They
offered him as compensation theref or$l,300.
He appealed the case and put it into the
hands of his lawyers, and it came up for
trial on Wednesday, July 11.
A peculiar feature injected into this case
was a claim made by the estate, that by
taking the necessary amount of land from
him, the remaining portion was not suffi-
cient to provide a planting place for his
bedding stock, and that therefore a por-
tion of his greenhouses, which were valued
at about S7,000, was rendered useless. This
claim was entirely a surprise to the corpo-
ration lawyers and they were unprepared
for it. Mr. Gibbons, of Hitchings & Co.;
Mr. H. A. Siebreoht and Mr. Patrick
O'Mara, testified that it required from one
to three feet of outside ground to one foot
of space in the greenhouse. The corpora-
tion lawyers tried to exclude this line of
testimony ; but the judge replied that the
law expressly provided that a man
should be made "whole" for any and all
damage done, and that it remained for the
jury to determine from the testimony
given whether the appellant had actually
sustained damage, and it so, to what
amount. The damages claimed by the
estate amounted to 832,000, including the
necessary sum for moving the dwelling
house, building sustaining walls, lower-
ing the grade of road to correspond with
the new one, repairing some greenhouses
which would be shortened by the line of
the new road, etc., amounting in all to
$3,048. This was allowed, after consulta-
tion with the lawyers on both sides and
$2,000 were allowed for the amount of
property taken. The total award was
$7,500, so that $3,452 were granted for dam-
ages sustained to the businees by the tak-
ing away of the portion of the land. A
claim was made for two houses of Jacq.
roses, containing 450 plants, at an average
of $1.50 a plant, but the jury did not con-
sider this. There was also a claim made
for shade trees, fruit trees and grape vines
which would be destroyed by moving the
dwelling house and putting the new road
through ; but these claims were also dis-
allowed.
Springfield, Mo.
The members of the Greene County Hor-
ticultural Society and their friends, met
at the home of Joseph Kircbgraber on
July 11. A. Parmenter read a paper on
the "Germination and Growth of Plants,"
which was fully discussed. There was
also an exhibit of fruits and flowers.
SMILAX. from 3 in. pots, strong plants,
$3.00 |ier 100. C A N N A S . 4 in- pots,
mixed, $5.00 per lOO. Cash with tlie order.
FRED BOERNER, - Caps May City, N. <l.
♦ POND MLY FLOWERS \
$* nil Summer. ^
Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. A
» Blue, in August. ^
5 GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Park St. Boston. ♦
Summer Rose Buds
of Perle, MCermet, Bride and Niplietos.
FRESH CUT.
Shipped C. O. D. at $3.00 per 100.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE,
GEO. H, BENEDICT,
Telephone 61S. y ORKVlI,bE, N. Y.
Smilax.
Fine plants from 2M inch pots, in any quantity.
$l.50 per lOO; $I2.00 per lOOO.
Also large Qnco Plantc ready for plunt-
stockof nUoB riallld) ingout. Address
GERMOND & COSGROVE,
Rockland Co.
Sparkill, N. Y.
strong plants fi-om Fall sown seed.
These are plants that will give satis-
faction, being tar superior to Spring
grown plants.
S2.60 per 100 j SaO.OO per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, ML
CnVTTT A 'V strong plants, 2 and ^
i3iV±AJui4-A- in. pots,S3.50al00;$20al000
T> f\ CI7 C To close out, 50 White La France,
XXyjfSMlifS 3in., $3 00. 100 Mermet, strong,
8 in. pots ; 100 Bridesmaid, 3 in. pots, $6.00 a 100.
-VrTJ^'kT "CnrO Single, Double and Bussian
V ±<_fXjJliX>3 are looking fine. Prices
for fall delivery on application.
ADOLPH G. FEHR, Belleville, Ills.
CUT FLOW^ERS.
tlL. AURATUM, at $16.00 per 100.
1,11,. SPECIOS0M, at S4.00 per 100.
We will have a fine supply of these all
Summer.. First class for funeral work.
WISCONSIN FLO WEE EXCHANGE
Box 87, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
E. G. HILL & CO., I
{Wholesale Florists, t
X RICHMOND. INDIANA. «
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»
5000 ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, «36 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
Sixxila.2E. f^lants.
20.000 fine, large Sinilax 1'
100 : $5.00 per 1000. Samples free.
Also 400 flue A. Belle Rose Planto in iW in.
pots, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Terms cash.
PANSIES.-Mj Panaies are surpassed by none.
By special culture I have procuied Pansies that
apeak for themselves They will tie ready to
offer to the trade in a few weeks.
VIOLET PLANTS ALL SOLD.
B. F. BARR, West End Florist, Lancaster, Pa.
t8 yet, at 75c. per
SMILAX PLANTS CHEAP!
Out of 2 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
as fine and large stock before. State
number you desire and I will give you
the lowest prices. Safe delivery and
best satisfaction guaranteed with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
Terms, strictly cash. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co., Attica, N. Y.
TOBACCO DUST
If you want an article that will extermin-
ate the PKSTS on Chrysanthemums, etc.,
etc., order at once my SPECIAL. It will do
the work and wash off easily, leaving the
plant clean for market. $4.00 per Case.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York.
648
The Florist's Exchange.
O -A. H KT uSL T I O 3>ff S
A fine large stocl: of FIELD GROWN
PLANTS ready in the Fall. Send for
prices to
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS.
QUEENS. Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
H. E. WIDENER, !B3.00 per 100.
SMILAX, fnira 2H inch pots, $3.C0 per 100.
POINSETTIAPULCHERRIMA, from
i iui;ti pols, apl.50 per Uuz.
PRIMULA SINENSIS, from 2% inch
puts, tt.OO per 100.
G. EISELE, 1 1th and Jelferson Sts. Phila. Pa
GHRYSAHTHEMUMS.^^^^^
LATEST VARIETIES.
From 3J^ inoli pots, - - per 100, S6 00
"4 " - - - '< 10 00
Kepotted and cut back twice ; ready for
planting in house,
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.Y.
Per 100
MKS. POLLOCK GERANIDMS, 3incb»5 00
GERANIUMS, SJ^ inch 2 00
DRACiBNAS, aj^inch 3 00
VIOLETS, 2)^ inch 2 00
BEGONIA SBMPERFLORENS 3 00
OOLBUS, 3>i inch 150
Plenty of other plants. Prices low.
Cfish with order.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
SiirioYiS
Semperflorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz.
•' Compacta, new, $3.00 "
" Vernon, 60c. a doz.; 84.00 a 100.
" Snowdrop, 60o. " $4.00 "
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sta., PHILA., PA.
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursert Co,, Thos, GriKin, Mgr,, Wesibiiry Sta,, L.I
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMBS H. OENHAM,
Seedsman, LOS ANGEI.ES, CAL.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^^ Estimates furnished on application for lanfl
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exchange,
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
ilENDERSOii'S JLB CULTURE.
rpms is a larg:e twenty-four pap:e book, with
-■- Special Culture directions for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
i?reat care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 26 cts.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 PULTON STREET. NEW YORK.
Cincinnati.
People passing to the unknown land,
is all that keeps our florists busy, and this
week there has been quite a number of
funeral pieces made in this city. The scar-
city of flowers keeps the boys and girls
guessing as to what they will use to make
a piece of when they have the order. Bal-
sams, sweet peas, candytuft, feverfew,
tuberoses, a few Perle and Mermet are
what this market affords at the present
time.
W. S. Bell, of Lexington, Ky., was in
the city last week, buying everything he
could find in the shape of a flower that
would answer for work.
The writer had occasion recently to visit
.JohnFreis, of Newport, Ky., and found
him busy painting sash bars and getting
ready to rebuild an old house. His plant
consists of 10,000 feet of glass and every-
thing is in good condition. He grows prin-
cipally pot or market stock ; his chrys-
anthemums especially look fine. He also
has 4,000 carnations in the field that look
splendid, as well as quite a number of new
varieties of roses.
While in London, Albert McCullough
attended the fifty-fifth anniversary festival
Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Institution,
established in 1838. About 150 people were
present. The banquet was held at White-
hall rooms, Hotel Metropole. This is one
of the finest banquet halls in London, and
was beautifully decorated with orchids,
anthuriums, etc., the decorations, of
course, being donated by the gardeners.
This Gardeners' Institution is, as I under-
stand, for the relief of indigent gardeners
and their families. In order to become a
beneficiary of the institution one must
come well recommended and be balloted
on before admission.
At this festival a subscription was taken
up to support the institution; it amounted
to 1,250 guineas, or about $6,562 50, show-
ing the charitable disposition of the Lon-
don gardeners and their friends.
Mr. McCuUough cannot speak too highly
of his entertaiument on this occasion. His
general trip was a pleasant one. He re-
ports the bulboutlook good. His health is
much improved.
Our wholesale and retail florists will
close their respective places of business on
July 26 to attend the first annual outing of
the Cincinnati florists at Woodsdale Is-
land. Frank Ball will captain the city
ball club; R, Witterstaetter, the growers'
club; Otto Walke, captains the football
team; Julius Peterson, the bowling con-
test ; Thomas Jackson, the quoit pitchers ;
Ben Georges, the rowing match ; and
Harry Sunderbruch will be the umpire.
Don't you pity him 1
J. B. Heiss, of Dayton, was in the city
this week.
Weather continues dry and hot ; rain is
badly needed. E. G. Gillett.
Pittsburg.
Slarket Items.
Trade has been somewhat slow the
past few weeks ; still, the florists occasion-
ally have good days, and will be well satis-
fled if it holds up as well all Summer.
B. A. Elliott Co. had no reason to com-
plain, as they were kept busy with funeral
work. The market trade was also fair,
but prices are considerably lower. Carna-
tions are sold as low as 15 cents per dozen.
Sweet peas are much in demand. Roses
rarely go below 50 cents per dozen, but do
not sell so readily as other flowers during
the Summer. A few plant growers are
still coming in with plants, although there
is very little demand for any at present.
The condition of the weather is very un-
satisfactory to the growers and farmers in
our part of the state, who are daily pray-
ing for rain. We have had very little rain
since the flrst of June, and a good many
crops are suffering seriously. Lawns and
flower beds are kept in fairly good condi-
tio I by daily watering, requiring a good
deal of labor, especially to the growers,
who must keep their stock in good trim,
which is sometimes a very difficult matter
for those who have no city supply of
water, being compelled to haul it, as the
cisterns are mostly empty.
Allegheny's new park, "Riverview," was
dedicated on the 4th of July, and thou.s-
ands of people visited it during the day
and evening. The property, consisting of
a little over one hundred acres of mostly
hilly land, very little if any being level,
was purchased with donations from the
citizens and presented to the city, and as
it is yet in a very rough state will require
lots of money and labor to improve it.
Miller Bros, Allegheny, are starting to
build a new house, 18.k60, for general use,
and are also changing their system of
heating from the old-fashioned flues to
hot water.
Breitenbaugh Bros., of Bennett, Pa.,
have put in another steam boiler, as they
intend to put up a lot of hotbeds, which
are to be heated by steam.
Joe Richter is having a hard time of it;
he has been suffering with rheumatism
the last few weeks, and is compelled to re-
main at home a good deal.
Wm. Watson, of J. R. & A.Murdoch,
and J. B. Murdoch are off on their vaca-
tion in a canoe, and will be absent for
three or four weeks.
M. RrcE, of Marschuetz & Co., Philadel-
phia, was in the city last week taking or-
ders for florists' supplies ; he reports trade
very satisfactory.
Mr. KOENIG, who has had charge of John
Bader's greenhouses for a number of
years, has started in business for himseljf
by buying out Edlefson's establishment,
and will grow for cut flowers and bedding
plants.
The meeting of the Florists' Club, held
July 9, was better attended than usual.
Not much was done, however, excepting
that committees were appointed to see
about making arrangements for the an-
nual picnic, and see about securing rates
to the convention of the S. A. F., in Atlan-
tic City. Both committees will report at
the next meeting, to be held July 23, and
it is to be hoped that a good attendance
will be present. E. C. Reineman,
Chicago.
The annual flower show of the Chicago
Horticultural Society will be held at Bat-
tery D, November 3 to 11, inclusive. At
the meeting of the Society at the Sherman
House, July 14, the executive committee
reported the arrangements made and sub-
mitted the prize list, which is larger than
that of any previous year, and guarantees
a big array of exhibitors.
The Society entered enthusiastically into
the proposition of Aid. Madden to redeem
the lake front, by converting it into a
beautiful park. A resolution was adopted
indorsing the idea, and a committee, con-
sisting of G. L. Grant, Wm. C. Egan, W.
N. Radd, and J. C. Vaughan, was appointed
to call upon Aid. Madden and tender the
help of all the members of the Society to
the furtherance of the idea. — Tirries.
Florists' Convention.
We cordially invite all florists visiting
our city to call and see us at our new
store, which is reecarded as the best in the
line in Philadelphia. We will also have
an exhibition and representatives at At-
lantic City, with telephone connection to
our Philadelphia office. You will be made
welcome to all we can do for your comfort
and pleasure. Be sure and come. Z. De
Forest Ely & Co., 1024 Market st., Phila-
delphia, Vsb.—Advt.
PCS
V WRITING MCNTION 1
FOR SALE.
No. 130 Victor Water Heater, guaranteed to
carry easily 1500 feet of radiation. In use only
two years, and is good as new. The Victor
heater is far superior to the old styles of
heaters and is flrst-cluss in every respect. Cost
new, $240; sell for S 170 cash. Particulars on
application.
J N.Park, P.O.Box 54, So. Chelmsford, Mass.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
KOR SALE.
1,000 feet 4 inch Hot Water Pipe, used
only two winters. Good as new, at 10
Cents per foot ; also lot of L's, T'a, etc.
E. HALL & SON, Clyde, Ohio.
SCO L LAY'S
IMPKOVED
PUTTY BULB.
For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
For sale by your Seedsman,
ir aent, post-paid for $1.00,
JOHH A, SCOLLAY,
^^ & 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalogrue.
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES,
HOT BEDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY.
7?X LOinZeST HKTSS.
F, O. BOX 1190.
roUNDED 186a
THE REED GLASS COMPANY,
65 Warren Street & 46, 48 & 60 College Place,
One Blocb from 6tli and 9tli Aye. Elevated Stations, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIALTY IN ALL KINDS f^ I >£k^S^S
for Conservatories, Graperies, Greenhouses, Hot Beds, etc., etc. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. ^Estimates and Correspondence invited. Mention paper.
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^ EVANS' IMPROVED CHALLENGE
KoIIer Bearing', Self-Oiling- Device,
Automatic Stop, Solid liink
Chain, makes the IMPKOVED
CHALLENGE the most perfect
apparatus in the market. . . .
WRITE FOE CATALOerE AND PRICES IlEFOKE
PLACING rOCE OBDEB ELSEWHEBE.
ODAKER CITY MACHINE CO.
RICHMOND, IND.
> 1
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
^HE Florist's Exchanoe^,
649
LORD ^ BURNHAM CO.,
horticultural Architects and Builders
SIJB^^^IvI -A.Nr> HOT -SATATEF? HH^ATIN
Plans and Estimates Xunuslied on applicat
GRE[NHOUSE HEITING IND HNTILITING,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
pitcIiing?|G
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Kaislng Apparatus.
the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection. ^
Iron Frame Benches with the
Perfect Drainage Bench Tile "
Mention paper. or Slate Tops.
SEND 4C. POSTAGE FOR II.I«USTItATPEP CATALOCXTE^
When Answering an Advertisement kindly
state you saw it in
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE.
ilB personal request we make under every adver-
Usement we print, and by complying with It you will
fieatly help thia paper, and as well elve the adver-
iCOHOHIIGil WITEH HEllERS
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Kates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
G-et our X^gures hefore buying &lfua, - • Estimates Freely Given,
GLASSl
THE WOOD GLASS COMPANY,
226 North 5alina St., SYRACUSE, N. Y.
GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES.^-^
Plate, Window, Art and Skylight Glass.
M WRITING MENTION 1
JOHN DICKJr , 250 So. 11th St., Phila., Pa.
%\mm FLOWER POTS.
10 per cent, off for Cash with order, special
discount on large orders. We carry a large
stock on hand of good strong Pots.
Prioe List of Standard Flowar Pots.
100
$10 00
. 15 00
THOS. W.WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Irolilteots and Hot-water Engineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
ft.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and prioe lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^VS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
VHEWWRfTIHGMEWTIftNTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and hy far the
beat mitehlne In the market. Don't buy a Ventl-
lator until yon haye seen my Illustrated desorlptlTe
circular, which will be sent you free, irtTlng prices
etc. Aiso Champion Soil Pulverizer and
Sifter. Address
e:. ^. N^N/'<=>i 1=",
Box 114, SPRIN6FIELD, OHIO.
IMPROVED CLAZINC
Address
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
PORT EDWARD, N. Y.
Th= Clipper
Sash Bar
|Gi!^
I tied
1
1 iity
1 d.
i:ly
I of.
iig-
1 :ss,
ed
Iro-
1 WRITING NlENTlC
E FLORIST'S
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
■ We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm cf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of ^Villiam DopfFel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning- out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
vhat i
satisfactory to a
Oasser's Patent Zinc JointSt for butting
glass, makes greenhouses air and. water-tlent.
Also prevents sliding and breakage from frost.
Dues not coat as much to heat a house glazed with
the loints, thereby saving enough in fuel r.o oiore
.. •> .. _ .j,. = , — .-."'-izlng. Theleading
them. Write lor
circulars, with full particulars, and Price List.
J. M. 6ASSEB, Florist, Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
SYRSCl'SS P^TTESY Of»,, Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, 1J.Y.
Grcen House
f^FTER
■fcl^OPUTTX^
mm'^^.^'i
material in Clear Cypress.
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
I \ II ble
. t) ive
■>• 1 : I nd
l:es
STANDARD POTS.
■ Having greatly Increased our (acuities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and smaU, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It wiU be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on appUcation.
'•^..i^ 1 run I niM nz-k'T'Tir 0\/ nf\ ns, 716, n?, 719, Wharton Street,
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., phiiadelphia, pa.
... . B.rLj««iieee ( Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N.T.
WAREHOUSES J Bandolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Maotiine,
The Florist's friend in
working- and prices. _
VICTORY !
VICTORY !
No repairs for 5 years;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
^ Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
"Z'OTXXlgStiO-V^T-^ZL, OItl-±0-
650
The Klorist's Exchano]©
nm mmm & co.,
Palm Seeds!
Latania Borbonica,
lU eta. oz. ; 50 cts. lb.
Chamaerops hutnilis,
10 cts. oz. ; 60 cts. lb.
Washingtonia filifera,
15 cts. 02. ; $1.00 lb.
Kentia Canterburyana,
$1.60 100 seeds; .SW.UO 1000 seeds.
Kentia Forsteriana,
76 cts. 100 seeds ; $6.00 1000 seeds.
Areca lutescens,
75 cts.lOO seeds; $6.00 1000 seeds.
Cocos plumosa
$1.26 100 seeds ; $11.00 1000 seeds.
Geoiioma gracilis,
$1.85 100 seeds ; Jll.OO 1000 seeds
35 a 37 GORTLANDT STREET,
NE"W YOKK.
Rest in the Market, per
lb. S1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00.
NEW CAPE FLOWERS
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wirework, Shea-res
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents-
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List -with Photographs.
iUCDDMlUM Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
n L n ri ill A n n '""porter and Dealer In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
' — ' 415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
Saved
On
Your
Coal
Bills.
If your Houses are Heated by a Furman Roller.
These Boilers have a high reputation, for Staunchness,
Durability and Safety, and are Great Coal Savers.
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF GREENHOUSE HEATING.
Over 150 Btylcn nnd «lzc», for Steam iind Hot Wntcr,
also a ftiU Une of Horizontal Steel Tubular Boilers.
1-et us make you an estimate Keee. Send for Catalogue.
THE HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.,
NfZ?nS^n1^,9"h?^\ =i9J,^" Street, Boston, Mass.
WeS'5,''&^S; ';?f 'SS''s?--°-S'""'y-dt St., N.Y. Citr
3 Works: 9 John St..
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
In the Choicest Strains Obtainable, Unsurpassed for Size,
Exquisite Colorings and -Markings. Always Keliable.
ferT:^mrH'iS'm7"!:.^r' ■""-^-'-'ir ^rom 8 to t in. across';
Purple
Golden yellow .".".'. '."',*'.''.'
..1^.50 *1,50 $1.00 $0.75
"\\.Sii^ i^*^",P'9.'' MIXED, composed of the best strains and
varieties in cultivation
This variety produc
' the finest strain yet produced.
£^.^^JE'^'**'3and6blotehed Giant, exirl fine tm
*^'^?;!iS,'*-n;:n*^U,'^'*''H Fancy (improved CassieV-strainr splendid 7"00
SE'P^o^.i ?l^^V,^'^''"^i;'l^^'''' ?.^e perfection of all striped varieties 1200
and form it s
striped varieties.12.00 7.(J0
i Spotted (Impr. Odier),' the ?
i su'"'erb ^^^^^ liardly possible to produce anyttint^'i
Sliow Variet iesVin'ix e."." ^
""ffi?;*J?,?. |ll^5'«^ FIO WER,.NG;<inestVi,n;mlxed:perlb.; '
Black tinted golde: "
'^^USeh.'-eiih """"'• '^°''" •""^<='"'8field, (violet purple,-
Fine German mixed
METEORinew) reddish' brown". wUliflerVre8e
e^S,^jL°.^° """=«• l'<»-<'Be'tc«nJ,i'^f.l','-(VloIe?Vur"p?e, white •" '^ '^
PEA t-OrKT;i,rwi,,»rS;°''?,-.7''^?,''^''5'"»<'.x, perfect forii. 6.00 Cm 260 150
and exceedingly brilliant .
:-tribe, very la
J bronz""e^ce~nf^;"phln°T^l'^L°^„^^Fl' ^ a^^owy Pansy of a"'deep purplish 'red.
TERMS CASH. Add
J. A. DE VEER, 15 Whitehall St., New York.
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PLANTS, J
strong and
CELERY
itockv, .?1.00 T
per 1000. T
t PETER J. SGHUUR, Kalamazoo, Mich i
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^ THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
CEliERY PLANTS-Halt Dwarf, Golden Sell
Blanching and New Kose, $2.00 per 1000.
CEliERY PLANT SEE i>liINGS-Same vara,
as above, incUidine Whit^e Plume, $1.00 per 1000;
$1 00 per 6.O0O; $7.60 per 10.000. . » -^ !•»> iuuu,
SCARIiET CLOVER SEE D-Best quality. In
new sacks, $4.00 per bushel.
E. C. HARCADINE, Felton, Delaware.
15
TRANSPLANTED
CELERY PLANTS.
EXTKA FINE PLANT.S.
White Plume, Heartwell, Giant Pascal, Neiv
Rose, Golden Dwarf, Large Hlbbed.
At S3 per 1,000. Samples Free.
CASH -WITH ORDER.
Gustave Slock, Florist, Fort Lee, If. J.
CELERY PLANTS
Wliite Plume, Giant Golden Heart, Pascal,
Golden Heart, Golden Blanching, Rose,
etc., stocky sheared plants, $1.40 per 1000.
CABBAGE, strong plants, $1.36 per 1000.
Flat Butoh, Surehead, Brunswick, etc.
CAULIFtOVTER, Early Erfurt, J1.80 per 1000.
CAREPOLLY PACKED. CASH WITH ORDER
JOHN S. HAY, - Oneida, N. Y.
2,000,000
CABBAGE AND CELERY PLA/JlS,
CABBAGE— Late Flat Dutch, Drumhead
$1.50 per 1000, in lots of 6,000 and over
81.00 per 1000.
CELERY — Wlilte Plume, Golden Self
Blanching, Paschal, $1.60 per 1000.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Grissinger, Pa.
WHEW WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAMGF
BDsliels of OKIONS for tlie Trade.
TRADE PRICES FOR FALL PLANT- Per
ING NOW READY. busll'l,
Egyptian or -Winter Onion Sets.. $1.76
„ „ ■' " Bottoms. .60
Yellow Potato Onions, med. size 1.26
„, '.' ", ',' Sets 2.60
White med.size 2.00
Free on board at Richmond, Va.
A f ter ario i;her year's trial our Big 6 collection
ot strawberries stands first. Our Pride Red
Raspberry, the earliest in cultivation.
Cleveland Nursery Co., Rio Vista, Va., Introducers.
$1.60
.40
l.CO
a.oo
1.60
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' * SUPPLIES,
60 Ko. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WBmWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
IN FINE CONDITION
3000 Coleus, mostly Verscbaffeltli,
Golden Bedder, and some fancy kinds, 2}^ a
3 in. pots, $8.50 per 100.
Verbenas, in bloom, flue and healthy, 3
pota, $2.60 per 100.
A few other Plants, as per ad. of June 16.
100,000 Cabbage Plants, $1.60 per
1000; $1.00 500, this is the Bnest strain in
market, and every plant will make a head it
planted up to August 16.
WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J
PANSIES * ;
Every Florist Claims the Best.
I am willing- to have mine tested along: side
of any in the market. Over a thousand tloristB
used them last season, were pleased with them,
and made money out of them.
Between Sept. 1st and Dec. 1st. f expect to
have a million or more plants to sell. They can
not be offered in competition with cheap frrown
seed but quality considered are remarkably
cheap at the price.
By mail or prepaid express, 75 cts. per 100 ; by
express at your expense, S5.00 per 1000. Liberal
discount will be allowed on large orders.
An honest sample of the plants will be mailed
you on receipt of ten cents, and terms are ab-
solutly cash in advance,
ALBERT M. HERR,
Laucaster, I»a."
10,000 SURPLUS
YON SIOII DIFFODIIS
EXTRA FORCING BULBS.
75 per cent produce two or more blooms.
$15.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100.
Large Bulbs, producing one bloom or more,
$10.00 per 1000.
OEIDEIK 3SrO"W"
A PEW HtTNDRED
iviarshall Strawberry Plants
Ready Aug. Ist. First Prize for two quarts of
these berries was awarded me by the Massacbusetls
Horticultural Society, June 30, '91.
S. COOLIDGE, - Mt. Auburn, Mass.
CELERY PLANTS!^
White Plume, Giant Golden Heart, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Gro-wn Plants at $1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free
C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Liiies of tlie Valley,
Azaleas and Palms, Lilium Aurafum,
AT tOWESX MARKET PRICES.
P. O. Box 29. - Jersey City, N. J. '
Salesrooms; 60 Barclay Street, Ne-w Vorfe.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
LILIUM
ROSES,
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Sumiuer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXKN,
^'""■""'""" am
HARRISII, etc. 3 Coenties Slip, New York.
straight shoot and
ffrotif into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
m. VI. No 35.
NEW YORK, JULY 28, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year
PITCHER & MANDA.
Gtioice Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds for Summer and Fall
Sowing and Winter Flowering.
OUR SUPERB CALCEOLARIA. We have every confidence in
otfering- our i hoice strain of Calceolatia hybrida. as it is saved from the
choicest of collections wl ich during- the past season were awarded first
prizes. Tne flnwers are 1 eautiful in fdm and of la'ge 8iz'% are tigered,
spotted and self-colored; any one wishing- to secu-e a flrst-class strain for
competition can depend oii this. Hybrida Grandiflora, 50 cents per
trade packet.
CINERARIA HYBRIDA. Our str in of this grand florist's flower
will be found faultless, both in habit of plant and form of flower, the colors
of whiCii are most brilliant and in g:re.it variet . The seed we oiler was
saved from our fine collection of named and choice seedling flowers, some
of which were on exhibition at our nurseries during th past spring, and
called forth the admiration of all who saw them. Grandiflora Large
Prize, 60 cents per trade packet.
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUIVI. The choice strain we
offer of t is grand plant is saved expressly for us from select specimens.
the b ooras of which often measure two i. ches and over in length, and are
eat abundance; the broad petals, of much substance and brilliant color, are borne
■stalUs well above the foiiiige» which is beautifully mottled. Seed in separate
~le pack-^
PANSY. We certainly do not over-estimate our stock of Pansy seed when we say that it
is impossible to procure a more select strain, as it combines all the good qutilitiesthatgo tomtike
up perfection. Our Unsurpassed strain, 50 cents per trade packet ; $5.00 per ounce.
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRI/\TA. For some time past we have given great atten-
tion to selecting the best strains of this popular plant, and after repeated tests with the choicest
European strains, have what we believe to be the most superb in cultivation. We have made
arrangements to have seed grown expressly for us, which wilt he found unsurpassable in habit
of plant, size, color and form of flower. Seed of P. & M.'s Standard, 50cts. per trade packet.
PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA. Some time since, we procured from the
original distributor in England, a quantity of the seed of Primula ohconica grandiflora, and
thought so well of it that we grew imm-nse stocks, from which we have saved a limited crop of
seed. It is a most decided improvement upon the ordinary stock o£ Primula ohconica, hein"-
much more floriferous and better adapted for pot culture. This strain will be found a very use-
ful and desirable acquisition to the florist, and can be recommended as a specialty of great
merit, and is certain to become a standard type. Per packet, 25 cts.; five packets for »1.00.
COLLECTION CONTAINING ONE PACKET EACH OF THE ABOVE FOR $2.26.
United States Nurseries,
SHORX HII^I^S, N. J.
ower
Seed
s.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Trade Pkt, H Oz.
Snow Queen, white $0 25 $0 75
Emperor William, dark blue 25 76
Lord Beaconsfield, violet 25 76
Dr. Faust, black 25 76
Gold Margined 25 75
Silver Edge 25 76
Havana Brown 25 75
Light Blue 25 76
Bronze 26 76
Quadricolor J 26 76
Marbled Mixed.
Victoria, red
Yellow with dark Eye .
26
Trade f
Trimardeau Atropurpurea «lO 25
HC
Auriculaeflora
Golden Yellow 25
Striped 26
Emperor William 26 $0 60
I" RIM
Single White 250 Seeds, $0 60
Single -Red *' 60
Alba Magnifica " i 00
Globosa Alba '■ 50
Globosa Rubra " 60
Black Prim
Odier 25
Peacock , 25
Choice Mixed Pansy Oz., $3.(i0 26
Fine Mixed ...Oz., gl.OO
A7«SIKS.
„ , Trade Pkt.
Trimardeau White with Eye $0 25
" Mixed, ^ oz., §1; oz., p.50 25
Gassier, five blotched. 25
Bugnot 25
HUNT'S UNBIVALLED MIXED. Has
no superior any where Oz., §8.(50 26
VI^A.
Single Mixed 250 Seeds,
Double White 50 "
Double Red 60 ■'
Double Mixed 50 "
Calceolaria Hybrida Grandiflora, tigi-ed and
Self colors iJO 60
Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora. Prize strain 60 GIi
" " " Nana 60
Cineraria Hybrida Plenissima Double $0 50
grandiflora French Hybrids..
^ *^ - DrtCCT Dl AIUTO for forcing, from finest lot of youns I
offering VW/OiL r^LiMIUlO stock in the West, as follows: j
PERLE, NIPHETOS, MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, SUNSET METEOR
VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE, GONTIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT '
U. BRUNNER, 2J< Inch, §5.00; 3 inch, $6.00 per 100. '
AMERICAN BEAUTY, H^i, iuch. $6.0 J ; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street. CHICAGO.
|lewLariie-FloweigLll]»«4alle!i
^RUSSIMN.^
We beg to call the at-
tention of the trade to our
New Large Plowerin
Lily of the Valley,
RUSSIAN, which is with^
out question, the highest
grade of Valley ever re
ceived in this country.
The following testimop
lals from two of the most
celebrated growers of Lily
of the Valley are a suffic-
ient guarantee of its ex-
cellence:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Feb. 27th, 1894.
MR. p. E. McAllister.
Dear Sir: — I am very much
from you last
pleased with
Valley 1
1 all. It i
seen. The bells are extremely
large and there are no weak ones
in the lot. It seems uniformly
good; will use it exclusively next
year. Tours truly,
robert craig.
Philadelphia. Pa.
Feb. 26th, 189i.
Mr. f. e. McAllister,
Dear Sir:- The Uussinn
Valley I received from you last
Autumn was very flne. Each
stalk had from 12 to 18 bells. The
bells are particularly large, of a
strong growth, and about 15
inches high.
Yours respectfully
WM. K. HARRIS
Price per 1000. $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, ^100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis flmbiiata Mixed »3 00 per pkt.
Calceolaria, James' Oiant Strain i 00 "
Cineraria, James' Giaut Strain 1 00 "
Gloxinia, Extra Clioice Mixed 100 "
Pansy, Bugnot, very large, stained, extra choice.... $ia oz. 50 "
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutcli Bulbs is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Per trade pack el
Cineraria, hyb. grandiflora, best English Covent Garden mixture at 50 cts
" Best dwarf German mixture at ,50
' ' Splendid French mixture at 50
Calceolaria, hyb. grandiflora, best Covent Garden mixture at 50
Cyclamen, true Dame Blanche, pure white, large flowering, best English strain, at 75 cts.
" " E.Kcelsior, delicate blush, with dark eye, " " " at 75 cts,
" " Crimson King, brilliant intense carmine, " " " at 75 cts,
,( ,. u c , J ,-n , . , . PerloOseeds
hyb. bplendens grandiflora, pure white, very choice at $1.00
" " " " White, with dark eye, very choice. .. . at 60
" " " " Rose, very choice at 60
" " " " Dark red, very choice at 60
" " " " Mixed, very choice at 60
Giganteum grandiflorum, pure white, very choice at 75 cts
" " " dark red, " " at 60 cts
" " light red, " " at 60 cts
" " " mixed (William's), very choice at 60 cts
" Persicum, French mixed at 50'cts
Pansy, Rolker's Superior Mixture, at $5 00 per oz.j $1.50 perJIoz.; $1.00 per J.^ oz.
" Trimardeau Improved Giant Mixed,
at 15.00 per oz.; $1.50 per }^ oz.; $1.00 per % oz,
" French Giant Mixed at $5.00 per oz.; $1.50 per J^' oz.; $1.00 per % oz
" Improved Gassier, superior mixture, at fl.OO per 1^ oz. : per trade packet, 20 cts,
" " Bugnot's " " at $1.50 per J^ 02. ; per trade packet, 35 cts
" English Exhibition Prize Taker, mixed, at $3.50 per t^ oz. ; per trade packet, 40 cts.
" Bedding, colors separate, white, yellow, light blue, dark purple,
at $1.00 per oz. each
Bedding, mixed at 80 per oz.
Ask for prices on ROKIAN HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS
LILIES, DUTCH HYACINTHS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS',
etc. for this Fall delivery.
Address AUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Hem York.
652
The Florist's Exchange.
NOTICE!
Let us book your order for BULBS at once and thus
save you 10 per cent. duty. The above appears on
the New TariflE and will go into effect August 1st.
JUST ARRIVED-SUPERIOR QUALITY BULBS.
Inches. Per 100. Per lOOO.
LILIUM HAEKISn 5 to 7 $3.50 $32.00
« « 7 to 9 5.00 45.00
MTSHROOM SPAWH, English per lb. , 1 0 cts. ; per 100 lbs. , $8.00
RAFFIA, for tying lb., 18cts.; 100 lbs., $14.00
Our RAM'S HEAD BRAND FERTILIZER is indespensable in tlie
growth of Chrysanthemums and general greenhouse stock, 100 lbs. ,
$3.00 ; 5 bags, }i ton, $12.50 ; 20 bags, 1 ton, $40.00.
WIN. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York.
tryDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
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r
WE SELL BULBS. \
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L^ FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
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114 Chambera St., - NEW YORK. 9
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DEALER IN J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S
HIGH CLASS SEEDS AND BULBS.
Floriste' and Market Gardeners' Trade a Specialty.
35 years experience. Send for prices.
Cor. FlQshing and Woodward Aves., E. WILLIAMSBUSQ,1T.7.
BU LBS MD PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August ' and September
delivery,
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
mum. \mm
BUY FIRST HAND.
We will deliver you Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
% to ^ in. diam., per 1«000, - S4.00
»4 to % in., per 1,000, - - $3.00
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price List.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi-
florums, Auratums, Rubrutos, Albums for Fall
planting — We are Headquarters.
We are the ONLY FIRM in the United
States who g'uarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERCER & CO.
EstabUshei 1878. SAK FSANCI3C0, CAL.
Now is the Time to Speai( for Them.
Trillium grandiflorum and others.
liilium Canadeose, Superbum, Philadel-
phicum, Wallace], Coucolor, Tigrinum,
Tigrinum splendena, Martagon.
Hardy Ferns, Hardy GypripediumB and
Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Send list
of wants to
F. H. HORSFORD, - Charlotte, Yt.
I m LOWEST PRICE FOR THE BEST BOLBS AND PLANTS. \
# Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus, #
# Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses. #
# Our Lilies of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD #
f HAKBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET. 9
0 Special Prices of tlie above s^iveii ou application. ^
S FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS. Best Fringed Vars. p^t ^T 7
J Fimbriata alba, large flowering, fringed white $0 30 $2 00 A
5 Atrosanguinea, new, bright scarlet 35 3 5o x
# Atropurpurea, large flowering, bright purple 30 3 Oq #
0 Kermesina spleudens, crimson 30 30o 0
X Finest mixture of above varieties 25 1 ^0 i
. SGHWAKE, 404 E. 34th Street, Hew York, t
i GHAS
100,000
CALIFORHIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
10,000
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. »EI«HA]H,
SEimiiN. LOS ANGELES, CAL.
(Shebwood Hall Ntjesery Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Stbeet,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
EEADQUAETERS FOR
GAUFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS
JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. IIIY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDiCA.
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CH£APBR
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders noiv booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSTEN,
IMPORTER. ^
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
ALL FLORISTS' STOCK IN SEASON
HiLRRISII,
P^REESIiLS,
a,xid.
ROM:iL]srs
AKE READY NOW..
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SCARLET CLOVER SEED.
Best recleaned, in new sacks, at »4.00 per
bushel. Address
E. J. CARTER, Hendarson, Maryland.
CYCLAMEN SEED
■A No. 1 quality from our well known
strain.
Received First Premium at last New
York Flower Show.
Per 100 Seeds, $0.75
Per 1000 Seeds, 6.00
Separate colors ; dark red, red, pink,
white with red eye, and pure white.
Cash with order.
LEHNIG & WINNEFELD,
DUTCH
BULBS.-— ^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN W. ELDERING, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, - 5EW YORK.
BULBS, PLANTS AND SEEDS.
Amaryllis Johnsonii, Criuum Americauum, ■
Pancratium Carribseum, Atamasco KoBea,Hem-
eroeallis, single and double. Narcissus, Poly-
podinms, Ferns, CliamEerops excelsa. Camellia
Japonica, Nymphtea odorata. Water Hyacinths,
Fig Trees, Nelnmbium LuteuraSeed, Umbrella
China Seed, Hibiscus Crimson-eye Seed, Pink
Crimson-eye Seed, Tobsisco Pepper Seed, Native
Birds-eye Pepper Seed.
Write for Prices to
MRS. ROBERT BROWN,
10,000 SURPLUS
YON SION DirrODILS
EXTRA FORCING BULBS.
75 per cent, produce two or more blooms.
S16.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 100.
Large Bulbs, producing one bloom or more,
$10.00 per 1000.
OEI3E]R 3SrO'V7"
A FE'W HUNDRED
Marshall Strawberry Plants
Ready Aug. Ist.
these berries was aw
Horticultural Society, June J
S. COOLIDGE, - Mt Auburn, Mass.
WHEN WBrriNG MermoN the florists exchahgc
The Klorisx's Exchange.
653
THE OilVEBSAL HORTICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENT,
To the Florist Trade: SOUTH ORANGE, N. J.
Saving at the expense of quality is waste, but reducing expenses' and increasing quality is the only true
economy. This is my object to avoid any unnecessary expenses of costly catalogues, which enables me to sell
highest quality at lowest price. If you want RELIABLE BULBS fill the bkmks below; cut this page out
and mail to me. I will give you my estimate and return to you for your acceptance. I will not publish Trade
Bulb Catalogue, but will give you the benefit of the saving. Quahty, only one, " tlie very best."
LIL
IDfflHABEISir,5-7..
7-9......
9-11
' loDgiflorum, 5-7. .
7-9..
9-11.
Per icoo.
$
Total.
$
' speoiosum
' " album.
ROl
HAN HYACINTHS,
"White, 11-12
11-15
12-15
13-15
Blue
Lilj
Fre
of the Valley,
XXX for early forcing
XXX for late forcing
esia refracta alba,
Extra selected
Cal
Tub
D
Sin
a Lily, white
eroses,
Double Pearl. 4 to 6 in.
DTCH HYACINTHS.
»le mixed, pure white. .
" blush white..
" yellow
Doi
*' light blue.. . .
' ' dark blue
ible mixed,pure white. .
" blush white
" yellow
Du(
*' light blue. .
" dark blue.,
oh Eoman,single white
" " rose .
" " blue.
' ' double white
" " rose .
" " blue.
DUTCH HYACINTHS.
Amy, single red
Robert Steiger, red
Norma, red
Gigantea, red
Alba superbissima, s. white
Baron VonThuyll, s. white
Grand Vedette, single white
Blanchard, "
La Grandesse "
Grandeur a Merveille
Charles Dickens, sin. blue
Marie, single blue
Czar Peter, single blue
Baron Von Thuyll, s. blue
Regulus, single blue
King of the Blues, s. blue.
Bleu Mourant, single blue
Herman, single yellow. . .
Ida, single yellow
La Pluie d'Or, single yellow
Bouquet Tendre, dbl. red. .
Czar Nicolas, double red. .
Groot vorst ... " " . .
Rembrant, double blue.. . .
Blocksberg " "
Charles Dickens, dbl. blue
Goethe, double yellow . .
Jaune Supreme, dbl. yello
Anna Maria, double white
La Virginite, double white
La Tour. d'Auvergne "
TULIPS.
Single early, fine mixed...
" ex. tine mixed
Due van Tliol, scarlet
" " red & yellow
" " white....
" " yellow...
Artus, single brilliant red
Chrysolora, yellow
Belle Alliance, scarlet. . .
Biifard Verdict, y el. & scar
Cottage Maid, white & rose
Couleur Ponceau, white
and crimson
Duchess de Parma, red and
yellow
Joost van Vondel, red and
white
TULIPS.
Keiserkroon, red & yello
La Peine, white
L'Imacule, white
Pottebakker, white
yellow
" scarlet. . . .
Proserpine, rose
Rose gris de lin, white, rose
Rosa mundi, rose & white
Vermilion Brilliant, scarlet
Yellow Prince, yellow.
Double Tulips, tine mixed
" extra "
Imperator rubrorum, scar.
La Candeur, white
Murillo, pink
Rex Rubrorum, scarlet
Salvator Rosa, rose
Trunesol, red
" yellow
Yellow Rose, yellow
Parrot Tulips, mixed
Bizards " "
By blooms " "
NARCISSUS.
Von Sion
Alba plena odorata
Double Incomparable
Poeticus
" ornatus
Trumpet Major
Paper White
" " grandiflora. . .
.Jonquils, single
.Jonquils Campernelle
Chinese Sacred
Crocus, mixed white
" " blue
" " yellow
" " striped
Alium neapolitanum
Ornithogalum Arabicum.
Astilbe japonica
" " grandiftora
Spirffia astilboides
Gladiolus, The Bride
Azaleas,.finestvar. 9-10 in
10-13 in,
13-14 in
Pl,EASE PITX here; AKV kind not mENXXONED ABOVE ON -WHICH VOU ■«riSH QUOTATIONS.
Terms Desired Terms given by W. A. MAND A .
Please quote prices for the above quantity and return to
Name.
Address.
654
The Florist's Exchanged,
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Springfield, O.— Geo. H. Mellen has
succeeded to the eBtablishmentol Chas. A.
Keeser.
BHOOKLTN, N. Y.— E. Fryer, formerly of
Portsmoath, N. H., has leased the green-
houses of Geo. Reich at R. R. ave. and
Hill St.
Sdperiok, Wis.— James Marshall has
succeeded to the establishment of J. C.
Ross, at corner of Broadway and Hughitt.
Mr. Marshall has had 16 years' experience
in the flower business.
Richmond, Va.— Geo. E. Anderson & Co.
have remoTed from Lombardy and Park
aves. to 1,829 W. Gary St., where they
have built three greenhouses, each 16x100
feet ; one violet bed 8x100 feet. One house
will be used for roses exclusively. Pros-
pects are bright for a good Fall trade.
Brooklyn, N. Y.— On August 1, Mr.
Joseph Sormani, a Hollander, who for
three years past has been employed by a
Clarkson street florist, will embark in the
florist business on his own account with
Mr. Emile Biinnekamp, a bulb importer
from Haarlem, Holland, under the firm
name of Sormani & Co.
Messrs. Sormani & Biinnekamp have
bought out the extensive floral gardens of
Charles Krombach, on Fort Hamilton ave. ,
a block from the Greenwood Cemetery
entrance. Young Sormani has just re-
ceived a warm letter of congratulation
from Her Majesty, Queen Emma, of Hol-
land, for whom he had made many choice
banquet designs while he was attached as
florist-in chief to the Royal Dutch Palace
at the capital city of the Hague, Nether-
lands. Mr. Sormani also had complete
charge of the floral decorations at the im-
posing funeral obsequies of the late King
William III. of the Netherlands. He is an
intelligent young man and has had con-
siderable experience in America, having
been for several years employed in Gali-
fornian vineyards. The company intends
growing for the cut flower market, in ad-
dition to doing cemetery work.
Obituary.
Chatham, N. J.— Wm. H. Ryan, one of
the leading rose growers of this section,
died suddenly last Saturday evening, July
21, from an attack of stomach troubles.
Mr. Ryan was a native of this village and
learned the business of rose grower with
Messrs. Jas. Littlejohn and John N. May.
In the Spring of 1885 he purchased a lot here
and built his first rose house, 18x130 feet.
Being of an enterprising turn he had
since constantly added to his establish-
ment till at his death he controlled over
30,000 square feet of glass. He was a kind
neighbor and an obliging friend, and will
be much missed by many in the trade, and
others. He was but 37 years of age. The
funeral services were held Tuesday morn-
ing at St. Patrick's church, this village.
R. L.
Decorative and Bedding Rubber Plants.
One of the flower beds in the Botanical
Gardens has been filled the past three Sum-
mers solely with different species and va-
rieties of rubber plants; over thirty species
and one or two varieties being used, mainly
with a view of testing their usefulness as
outdoor bedding plants. While more than
half the number are worthless from a com-
mercial point of view, they make a most
interesting and instructive collection.
There are a few of them which deserve to
have a permanent place among sub-tropi-
cal bedders, and even as decorative plants
for fiorists one or two of them will be
found very useful. One under the name
of nymphsefolia, with moderately sized
oval leaves and undulated margins, makes
a real neat subject in a five or six-inch pot.
It ripens seed quite freely, but is difiicult
to propagate otherwise. As the plants
get old they have smaller and not quite so
ornamental leaves.
F. Parcelli is a species with variegated
leaves, very useful either as a bedder or
pot plant. Cuttings of it root readily if
put in the sand bed without cutting or
mutilating the leaves. See that they lie
fiat on the sand if possible, as in that posi-
tion the under sides will be found to be
continually covered with moisture.
F. eburnea does grandly out of doors ;
the leaves are large, with a white mid-rib ;
it is of little service as a pot plant. F.
exsculpta is one of the handsomest leaved
species of the entire genus; the leaves are
finely cut, resembling some of the south-
ern oaks. It thrives well when grafted on
some robust growing sorts, such as rubigi-
nosa and nitida.
F. comosa, better known in this country
as F. Bennettii, is a good bedder ; it roots
and grows very rapidly.
F. Chauvieri is well suited either for
outdoor work or as a decorative plant ; it
stands lots of rough handling, and can be
got up easily in quantity.
F. diversitolla grows very strong when
planted out ; it seems never to be without
a crop of its small yellow and green fruit.
F. dealbata has very large leaves when
well grown ; they measure eighteen inches
long by eight broad.
F. imperialisis useful for filling a good
deal of space ; the leaves are almost
round, when full grown about eighteen
inches across.
F. Roezlii and F. Cooperii are both good
for indoor purposes.
F. ferruginea developes under generous
treatment into a most magnificent foliage
plant ; the leaves are bright green, with
the midrib and under surfaces covered
with rusty colored hairs.
F. Porteana, upon its introduction, was
thought to be a rival of F. elastica as a
decorative plant, its subsequent behavior,
however, has knocked it out of the race; it
loses the bottom leaves too quickly.
F. cerassiformis comes in very useful as
a decorative plant ; it has a nice habit and
is seldom without a crop of bright yellow
fruit.
P. Afzellii is a very coarse, rampant
grower, well suited for out-door work. It
possesses the peculiarity of unfolding a
big rosette of leaves all at one time.
Some of the species are a trifle diflScult
to propagate from cuttings. To reduce
this difficulty the wood intended for cut-
tings should' be treated while on the plant,
say about the middle of August. When
the plants have completed their growth,
take a shoot, it can be determined at a
glance just about how many cuttings it
will make, then cut the leaves from those
parts which will ultimately be placed in
sand ; make a small incision upwards
with a sharp knife at the places where
they are to be divided into lengths and
put a piece of sphagnum moss in each in-
cision. This will insure a nice healthy
callus, and will enable the cutting to
throw out roots soon after being placed in
the sand bed. G. W. Oliver.
Washington.
Hardy Plants for Cut Flowers.
Daring the Summer months the florist
often Buds himself short of flowers, as the
majority of plants that are grown for cut
flowers are only suitable for greenhouse
cultivation, and when warm weather comes
do not amount to anything, or have to be
cleaned out of the houses preparatory to
replanting for the ensuing Winter. Another
thing, customers want a large quantity of
flowers lor their money in the Summer ;
therefore, we must have something that is
free flowering, and to get those qualifica-
tions we must look to that little grown
class of plants known as hardy perennials,
or else hardy herbaceous plants, many of
which are suitable for florists' purposes,
and can be grown with but little trouble
and expense.
All of the lillums are hardy, with a
slight protection of leaves or long manure
over the crowns, and when they are planted
they should not be disturbed of tener than
once in three years. The best lillums for
fiorists' use are L. candidum, L. auratum,
h. longifiorum, L. speciosum album, L.
speciosum var. album prsecox, white,
shaded rose, flowers very large; and L. spe-
ciosum rubrum. The lilies do well in any
soil that is fairly moist, except the heavi-
est clay.
The pink flowered campion, A. Gros-
temma flos lovis, is a useful plant for cut-
ting, having clustered heads of rose-colored
flowers, and lasting in bloom for a long
time.
Allium Neapolitanum is a useful plant
to cut and very fragrant.
Anemone Japonica and A. Japonica alba
(Honorine Jobert) are very handsome and
useful for cutting, but must be protected
by a heavy mulching of leaves or litter.
The Woodruffs, Asperulahexaphyllaand
A. odorata, are pretty dwarf plants, and
produce quantities of white fragrant flow-
ers; they are very useful for cutting.
Centaurea montana is very good for
cutting, blooming in late Summer ; of
this there are three varieties— red, white,
and blue.
The hardy chrysanthemums— C. maxi-
mum and C. leucanthemum semi-duplex —
the latter one being a double form of the
common May weed, and showing much of
the form of some of the Japanese chrysan-
themums, are also good. The last named
will grow anywhere and promises to be
a good Summer flowering plant.
The coreopsis are continuous bloomers
and very useful for cutting.
Euphorbia corollata has white flowers
and is very free blooming ; the Gaillardias
are very showy and are well adapted for
cutting where large bright colored flowers
are wanted.
Hyacinthus candicaus is hardy in a dry
situation, and its large spikes of white
flowers are very effective.
Gypsophilla panlculata is an effective
border plant, and its white flowers are
produced in great profusion.
Helianthus, or perennial sunflowers, are
very useful for church decoration or large
vases; they are free flowering and very
showy.
The double white rocket, Hesperis
matronalis var. alba plena, is equal to the
best double white stock.
Iberis, or candytufts, are most useful for
cutting, especially I. corresefolia, I. semper-
vlrens, and Iberis gibraltarica.
Latbyrus, or everlasting pea, can be
grown in odd corners where no other plant
will grow. L. latifolius has large flowers,
bright red in color. D. albus has flowers
pure white and very large. These plants
should never be disturbed when once es-
tablished.
Lychnis Dioica-rubra flora-plena, with
large double crimson flowers, and L. ves-
pertina fl. pi. (syn. Dioica alba plena)
bears very large, fragrant, double-white
flowers, fine for cutting.
Herbaceous psBonies are very useful to
the florist and should be largely grown.
The pink and white varieties are the best.
Some of the anemone-flowered varieties
are fine, as they resemble a very large
anemone in shape and color, and always
attract attention.
The perennial poppies are good florists
flowers and last in bloom for almost the
whole Summer. Papaver aiha, the white
Iceland poppy, is a grand white flower,
the others are crimson, orange scarlet and
yellow, also useful, but not so much so as
the white variety.
The pentstemons and hardy phlox will be
found valuable at times, and require but
little attention, as when once planted they
take care of themselves. Double pyreth-
rums are also good for such purposes and
to those who have not seen the improve-
ment that has taken place in these plants
the last few years, they will be a revela-
tion. The best for florists' use are Beauty
of Lseken, velvety red ; Capt. Naus, bright
crimson ; Mount Blanc, pure white, extra
flue, and SoHaterre, sulphur yellow. There
are many others but these are the best.
Ranunculus, both slnele and double
white, are very useful to the florist ; the
astllbes or herbaceous spiraeas are good
hardy flowering plants, but should be
planted in a moist position if possible.
The plants that have been forced do first-
rate to plant out and make good ones the
next year.
There are many other perennials that
can be used for fiorists' flowers, but these
are among the kinds most useful. Many
others have blue or purple flowers, but
those colors are not of much use for the
cut flower trade. There are many red
flowering species which I have not named ;
although useful to the amateur they are
not to the florist, whose principal flower
work in Summer is funeral designs and
then white and pink is mostly called for.
This class of plants, however, deserves
more attention from florists than it gets,
and its value is recognized as it becomes
better known. JAS. S. Taplin.
Hackensack, N. J.
The
Cut Flower Trade of Covent
Garden, London.
The cut-flower trade is divided into two
sections, viz.: the regular daily flower-
grower and the occasional or season-
grower. In addition to these, we have the
amateur or gentleman's gardener, who uses
the market for surplus. There are also dis-
tant senders who supply the market with
goods, for cut flowers can be sent almost
any distance. These distant and occa-
sional senders have necessitated the com-
mission salesman as a stand-holder in the
market. Another personage also flnds
employment in the cut flower trade, viz.:
the " higgler " or middle dealer. The Lon-
don market in flowers, as in fruit, is prac-
tically open to receive any produce which
can reach it in a salable condition ; and
many thousand packages arrive from
France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Ger-
many, the Channel Isles, Scilly Isles,
and every nook and corner of the British
Isles. These often arrive at a time when
the flower market is closed, and if in bulk
are sold by auction, generally on the bye-
day, to the higglers, who retail to buyers
on market mornings.
There are so many features in our cut
-flower trade, that I may, perhaps, be ex-
cused if I overlook some of them. Next to
the wondrous succession of blooms, pass-
ing in gorgeous array, each in its time and
season like a revolving panorama, from the
earliest flowers of Spring to the latest
chrysanthemums of Autumn, I am much
struck with the excellent judgment dis-
played by the grower in timing his pro-
duce to suit the occasion. Take Easter and
Whitsuntide festivals foritexample ; no
matter when they fall or bow varied the
season, there always seems an abundance
of specially grown white flowers to meet
the occasion.
Perhaps I can best illustrate the growth
of this cut flower trade, within my own
experience, when I say that ten years or so
ago the flower market was never opened
during what we call the dull season, i. 6.,
from August 1 to April 1, on the bye-days,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
What little cut trade there was to do on
those davs during the Winter months, was
done on" the old market stands. The in-
convenience from want of space necessi-
tated its removal; 1st, into a covered road-
way adjoining the flower market, and
finally into a portion of the flower-market
itself. The space alloted to this business
has had to be enlarged from time to time,
till now about one-third of the market is
used for it ; and if it continues to grow, it
is only a question of time how soon it may
be desirable to open the whole flower mar-
ket daily for morning market all the year
round.
In speaking of the cut flower trade, 1
must not overlook the out-of-door farming
flower grower, whose acres of wall-flowers,
daffodils, violets, pinks, stocks, roses,
dahlias and chrysanthemums, are mar-
keted at times in such abundance, often in
the open general market. I have seen
wagon-loads of these goods, sometimes
packed in bundles, loose, often in large
rounds or hampers scenting the very air
with their fragrance for yards around.
These are not unworthy oasts off, but
admirably grown blooms. I have known
cart-loads of stocks, e. g., flne double-
bloomed heads often fit for exhibition in a
flower show. Double white daffodils, 1 his
Spring, I have known as many as 800 bush-
els, each containing four dozen bunches,
sold by one man In a single morning
before nine o'clock without fuss or bother.
Violets in bunches, six small bunches in a
market bunch. I have a few years ago
known as much as £50 or £60 worth sold
by one man on a single morning. These
were grown under apple trees. Roses are
not so largely grown but their cultivation
is increasing ; moss roses, monthly roses,
General Jacqueminot, and Gloire de Dijon
are the chief varieties. Bunches of mixed
flowers, ready tied up, are greatly sold in
the Autumn and among these the dahlia
is conspicuous.
Perhaps nothing is more speculative and
certainly nothing more profitable, than
the introduction of a new and popular
variety of flower, say carnation, chrysan-
themum, or rose. But the public are very
exacting in these respects, and demand an
attractive size, color, or scent, while the
grower requires it to possess a constitu-
tion, habit and vitality sufHcient to stand
the test of continued forcing without
deterioration of quality.
One little feature of our home trade
must not he forgotten. I mean the humble
moss, fern, and ornamental foliage and
grass so useful and increasingly sought
for. Winter and Summer, Spring and
Autumn, each season sends us its repre-
sentatives. The tinted sprigs from the
early hedgerows, the primroses, ivies, and
moss of woodland dells, the brown and
yellow Autumn-tinted leaves, the berries
of hawthorn and wild dog rose, nothing of
beauty in nature is too insignificant for
London supply. I think I cannot better
conclude my observations than by adding
up a mornings items somewhat after the
fashion of a market buyer or salesman.
One morning this May— item 268 large
van-loads, 114 small loads or barrows
of boxes, 870 stands, with every avail-
able shelf packed to overflowing; gang-
ways blocked, corners used, out space
crammed full; about 300 sellers. Here
is a bill for the mathematical inquirer.
How many buyers > How many horses
and vehicles to take tbem away ? What
value ? How many acres of glass ? How
many miles of houses ? How many
miles of piping ? How many tons of fuel ?
How many oasts of pots ? How many
hands employed to plant, tie, water, cut,
and pack them ? What capital is invested
in the trade of the producers only, to say
nothing of the shops of the tradesman or
the living of the coster or fiower girl who
sells ?— F. ASSBEE, Superintendent, Covent
Garden Market.
WESLEY, MD.
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SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Flokists' Ex-
change, 170 Pulton St., N. T.
Earopean Notes.
The excessive heat referred to in
last week's notes has been succeeded by
thunder storms and slightly cooler weather
all over Europe. The former have cleared
many of the plants of the insect pests,
which had in many places nearly destroyed
them, so that things on the whole are
slightly more favorable than they ap-
peared to be ten days ago. The moisture
in the ground has enabled the sowings of
carrots, parsnips and other similar crops
for 1895 to be made under very favorable
conditions.
The young plants of cabbage, borecole,
kohl-rabi, etc., still continue to prosper.
Later reports from England are to the ef-
fect that the turnip crop is proving much
lighter than was anticipated, the great
heat having prevented the later seeds from
swelling out.
Lucerne and Trifolium incarnatum are
so good and plentiful that the like has not
been known for more than twenty years.
French Flowek Show.— These crops of
flower seeds are only meagre this season.
The attempt to raise such seeds as
CEnothera, Bartonia, brachyoome and
centaurea in the south has proved an
almost entire failure. Pansy and Phlox
Drummondii are both very short indeed ;
of the latter not more than one-fourth
of the usual crop will be harvested.
Petunia is fairly plentiful and doing
well, and the same remark applies to
perilla, portulaca, aster, stock and sweet
peas, the latter having been harvested
in very fine condition. These have
also succeeded very well in the north, but
nasturtiums are doing badly, in addition
to which only a short breadth has been
planted.
Verbena, zinnia and balsam are about
three-fourths of an average, the last named
being the most promising of the three.
Carnation, Dianthuses of all kinds, scabi-
ous and salpiglossis, promise about half
the usual crop, while such articles as
Graillardla, Nicotlana afflnis, helichrysum
and silene will be above the average.
Lyons Exposition.— The exposition at
Lyons is such a small affair that the
periodical floricultural displays in con-
nection therewith would hardly demand
any notice but for the tragic death of
the noble Carnot, which has secured for
this exposition a lasting but unenviable
notoriety. These displays are mostly
confined to local houses, and thus far
they have not been of a very high
order. A.mong the most noticeable items
is a bed of canna "Koningin Charlotte,"
before referred to in this column, which is
by far the most beautiful and effective
variety in the show. Some beds of dwarf
perennial phlox and Aster ptarmicioides
are very effective, another of dwarf phlox
and Hyacinthus candicans is also very
charming, but as was to be expected in
Lyons, carnations form one of the most
admired features of the show. The blooms
are now rather smaller than is customary,
but the richness and variety of the colors
is simply dazzling. Petunias also are in
splendid condition, while the heat has
brought out the colors of the almost in-
numerable varieties of coleus in the most
perfect degree.
French people are fond of mixtures, and
an attempt to satisfy this craving has been
made with clematis trained over wire bal-
loons. It can hardly be called a success,
with the exception of C. Jackmanii and C.
viticella alba ; this happy blending is so
perfect that it has put all the others com-
pletely in the shade. It is worthy of note
that not one plant or flower of the sweet
pea is to be found in the whole of the ex-
hibition.
It is an ill wind that blows nobody any
good, and European florists who were in
very low water will cherish pleasant recol-
lections of the millions of francs that have
been expended in flowers for the funeral of
our lamented President Carnot.
EnKOPEAN Seeds.
Bulb Culture in North Carolina.
Mr. C. L. Allen and the writer have for
some years been trying to inform the pub-
lic and the trade in regard to the great
capacity of Eastern North Carolina for the
production of the various flowering bulbs
now so largely imported by the American
flower trade. It has long been known that
the finest tuberoses in the market come
from this section, but the capacity of the
soil and climate for the production of
other bulbs is not so well understood.
As an experiment station worker I have
been for some time endeavoring to direct
the attention of our tuberose growers, who
are somewhat discouraged by the low
price and small demand for these bulbs, to
the culture of Roman hyacinths, gladioli,
lilies, and narcissus. I have demonstrated
here at our experiment station, on our dry
upland red clay, a much inferior soil for
the purpose to the mellow, dark, sandy
and peaty lands of the coast and Sound
regions, that our climate is very favorable
to the production of bulbs of a superior
quality. I have recently lifted a crop of
candidum lily bulbs, averaging 12 to 18
inches in circumference ; Roman hyacinths
of six inches, and have had in bloom for
weeks gladioli from seed sown last year ;
and know that in the more favorable soil
and climate of the coast plain, all these
will grow to greater perfection than here.
I was therefore pleased to find, on a visit
to the tuberose growers of Wallace, in
Duplin county, last week, that our efforts
are beginning to bear fruit. One grower
produced last year for a Philadelphia
house a crop of Roman hyacinths of sur-
passing excellence, and is managed to
wide efforts. Another man I found who
had lifted a crop of 75,000 Narcissus Von
Sion, and a large lot of Romans for a
Chicago house. I measured some of his
Romans, which give a slight rise over six
inches. A 5J-inch bulb has always been
classed as an "extra." To my surprise,
I found here, too, a thousand or more
Dutch hyacinths, which compare very
favorably with the imported bulbs.
When it is understood that the grower
is unacquainted with the methods of the
Dutch grower in handling these bulbs, his
success is rather remarkable, and it is
evident that when the skillful methods of
Holland are applied here success is certain.
These growers have not attempted the
gladiolus yet, nor lilies, to which their
soil seems so well adapted. While they
may not compete with Bermuda in early
ripening, 1 feel sure that their soil will
grow better Bermuda lilies than Bermuda
can.
One grower had a large lot of freesias
planted February 1, which promised per-
fect success, but were destroyed in rank
growth by the untimely frost of March 26,
which played such havoc with all garden
things in the South. By the use of frames
in which to protect them in these untimely
frosts, the freesias can be grown there to
great perfection, and in ordinary seasons
will do very well without protection.
Candidum lilies are now imported so
cheaply that the impression is that they
will not pay. But I well remember years
ago that the same thing was said in re-
gard to the Italian tuberoses. But we
grew the tuberoses and got better prices
than the Italians, and who buys an Italian
tuberose now ? When the immense can-
didum bulbs we grow here are put on the
market they will bring better prices than
the imported ones. One fact in their favor
is that they can be lifted in June, and put
at once in the hands of those who want to
force them, with live roots and plenty of
time to get their Fall growth well estab-
lished.
Bulb culture is started in North Carolina
and it is certain to develop, and our wide
awake florists should look into the matter.
W. F. Massey.
ditions. Mr. Dean has obtained a dwarf
strain of cockscomb from theLiucoln Park
collection in Chicago ; the color is of the
deepest carmine purple, and when the
variety is planted out it makes a glorious
showing. Begonia Vernon is thought
highly of here as a bedding plant and is
being raised by Mr. Dean in large quanti-
ties.
In the greenhouses the arecas, Kentias,
Latanias and Cocos Weddeliana are in
elegant shape, as also are his ferns, espe-
cially Nephrolepis davallioides f urcans, of
which variety he has many fine specimens.
But the grandest things at present In the
houses is the magnificent collection of
fancy caladiums which he has just brought
together. The markings and veinings of
these beautiful plants are simply exquisite,
and what a grand display they do make.
We notice that Mr. Dean is this year
growing quite a number of genistas in
the houses all Summer. This method of
treatment is also being tried with arau
carias and Cyclamen giganteum, the
houses being only slightly shaded. The
plants, judging from present appearances,
take kindly to their quarters and the care
they receive. A batch each of tuberous
begonias, primulas and gloxinias are mak-
ing good growth, the former flowering
freely. Farfugium grande is also being
grown extensively, and is considered a
Hrat-rate house plant. A very fine collec-
tion of dracaenas was observed, among
them many choice varieties such as D. ter-
minalis, D. Lindenii, D. stricta, D. magni-
flca, a bronzy pink color, with petioles
almost purple; D, Ro.ssii, D. Herminot,
D. Jacquet, very dark ; D. norvodensis, D.
Alberti, Prince of Monach Bey, a pretty
thing, leaves and stems almost wholly of a
blood red color; D. amboynensis, D.
Alexandria, D. Alsace Lorraine and several
others. The markings of some of these
varieties are really grand.
Mr. Dean received his first consignment
of Harrisii lily bulbs in June ; all are now
planted in pots and placed in open _ frames
under a covering of salt hay. He is not in
favor of having Harrisii bulbs so early ;
they require too much nursing (almostnine
months) before wanted for Easter flowers.
For blooming at that period he would
much rather prefer to receive bulbs in
September, although the latter part of
August may be considered the proper time
for Bermuda bulbs to reach these shores.
There is really no great market for Har-
risii flowers at any time anterior to Easter,
and, he says, no necessity for bringing in
the bulbs so early as they have reached
this country the present year. A. W.
Cannas and Other Plants at Bay
Ridge, N. Y.
A magnificent nicture is just now pre-
sented (and will be until frost), on the
grounds of Mr. James Dean, at Bay
Ridge, by the grand collection of cannas
that fills the city block in front of his
establishment. The cannas are planted in
rows and are massed according to color ;
they are chiefly this year's seedlings of
Mme. Crozy ; many of them of its type
surpassing that favorite variety in habit
of growth and richness of coloring. The
wide range of color which these seedlings
embrace is remarkable ; shading from the
Crozy tint to almost pure yellow. In this
latter class the greatest improvement is
noticeable this year, and Mr. Dean is con-
fident that a pure yellow canna will be
on record in the near future. All the
plants are now flowering freely ; some of
them are only a foot or so in height, others
measure three feet and over. The older
varieties grown, and which, he says, will
form the standard sorts for some time,
are J. D. Cabos, Mme. Crozy, Bouvler,
Sarah Hill, Charles Henderson and
Egandale. Doyen J. Sisley, though one of
the oldest, is considered by Mr. Dean yet
one of the best. The warm, dry weather
has greatly interfered with the growth of
the plants. , , , .i,
On the grounds in frames, mulched with
salt hay and fully exposed to the sun, the
azaleas are flourishing finely, as also is a
collection of heaths under the same con-
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The KIvORist's Exc hanger
Lettuce Forcing Under Glass.
PROFESSOK L. B. TAFT.
It is becoming a common practice with
many small commercial florists to use
f'uch of their greenhouses, as are only
needed for the growing of bedding plants
in the Spring, for the forcing of Winter
crops of lettuce and other vegetables, and,
as the extra expense is very slight, the re-
sults are generally quite remunerative. In
some localities, also^ the growing of lettuce,
in houses especially erected for the pur-
pose, has become quite an important in
dustry. Until recently, it has been claimed
that hot-beds are preferable to forcing
houses for the growing of lettuce, but ex-
cept for late Winter and early Spring, they
are but little used to-day.
In the vicinity of nearly every large city,
there are onei or more persons who are ex-
tensively engaged in the Winter forcing of
lettuce, but, for some perhaps unaccount-
able cause, the greatest success has been
attained by the gardeners in the vicinity of
Arlington, Mass., and Grand Rapids,
Mich. For many years, the Arlington
grown lettuce has had an excellent reputa
tion in the Boston markets, and after ship-
•ment to New York has successfully com-
peted with that supplied by the local
growers. At Grand Rapids, the industry
is a comparatively new one, as it is but lit
tie more than five years since Eugene Davis
engaged in the business upon a small
scale. His success was so marked that
hundreds have gone into it, and the
amount of glass area used for the purpose
doubled each year after 1888 until 1892,
when several hundred thousand square
feet of glass were used in the construction
of houses for lettuce forcing. The markets
of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, Mil-
waukee and in fact of all the large cities
within a radius of five hundred miles,
have for several years been largely sup-
plied from Grand Rapids lettuce houses,
and it has been sent nearly one thousand
miles to New York City and there com-
peted successfully with the Long Island
and Arlington product.
Much of the success obtained by these
growers is due to the fact that they have
by careful selection obtained varieties well
adapted for forcing, and yet the kinds
grown at Arlington and at Grand Rapids
are quite unlike. At the former place, and
in fact throughout the lettuce growing
sections' of New York, New England and
New Jersey, the "cabbage" or head lettuce
is grown, the favorite sorts being selected
strains of White Tennis-ball. Those that
.seem best adapted for that purpose are
Hot House, a variety selected and largely
grown by W. W. Rawson, of Arlington,
Mass., and Belmont, or Big Boston, which
is the favorite sort with Hittenger Bros.,
of Belmont, Mass.
At Grand Rapids the only kind grown is
one that was obtained from Simpson by
selection, and which is known as Grand
Rapids. Although in many markets it
has been claimed that the heading varie-
ties only would sell, the dealers have not
been able to supply the demand for Grand
Rapids when once introduced. This vari-
ety matures nearly a week earlier than the
Tennis-ball sorts, which means a saving of
perhaps three weeks in the course of the
Winter, and perhaps allows another crop
to be taken off. The "heads" grow to a
large size, and as the leaves are crisp, and
with the edges finely cut and curled, it is
very attractive both in the market and
upon the table. The upright habit of this
varietymakes it very desirable as a forcing
sort for two reasons ; first, it admits of
much closer planting, as thirty six square
inches for this sort will answer as well as
sixty-four inches for those of a spreading
habit ; second, the leaves are thus raised
above the soil, and are much less likely to
rot off than are most of the other kinds.
This variety, also, seems far better adapted
for Winter growing than other sorts, as it
is much less subject to mildew and to the
"rot at the heart" that proves so destruc-
tive with many sorts when the houses are
improperly handled. Again, the edges of
the leaves never burn as in many kinds.
While these advantages enable the grow-
ers to place this variety on the market at a
low price and thus give it a large sale, it
must be confessed that it does not equal
the cabbage sorts in quality. For several
years the Grand Rapids growers attempted
to control the supply of seed, and thus re-
tain a monopoly of the variety, and as a
result the little that did get out was adul-
terated with old or worthless seed, so that
many persons who tried the variety were
disappointed. This trouble no longer ex-
ists.
Lettoce Houses,
The.houses first used for lettuce
forcing were for the most part twelve foot
span-roof structures, and, while these
were cheaply constructed and heated, the
volume of air was so small that it was
difficult to control the temperature. As
for the forcing of most crops, wider bouses
have been found preferable, and a width
of twenty feet is generally regarded as a
minimum for lettuce growing, while
many of the largest and most successful
growers have houses with a width of thirty
and thirty-flve feet. All of the forms of
roofs have been used and all have their ad-
vocates. The lean-to and three-quarter
span houses are most commonly used in
less than sixteeninches wide, while widths
of eighteen and twenty inches are prefera-
ble. It is quite desirable that there
should be from twenty-four to thirty
inches of glass in the south wall, and it is
a good plan to have a part or all of the
side sash hinged so that side ventilation
can be secured.
The usual form of three-quarter span
house, with its long slope to the south, is
CriORT SPAN TO THL SOUTH LETTUCE HOUSE
the Vicinity of Arlington, while the even
span is more common at Grand Rapids.
In American Gardening for August,
1892, is an illustrated article showing the
construction of the large lettuce house of
W. W. Rawson, ^t Arlington. This bouse
i8400 feet long and about 50 feet wide. It
has a three-quarter span roof, with the
north rafter 20 feet, and the south one 32;^
feet in length. The front and back walls
are respectively four and seven feet in
height. The ridge is sixteen feet high,
aud the roof is supported by five rows of li-
ioch gas pipe posts. The roof is con-
structed of 2x3-inch cypress sash bars and
double strength 20x30-inch glass.
The house is heated by fourteen 1.1 inch
pipes, for which steam is furnished by a
40 horse power boiler, using rather more
than 100 tons of coal per year. The house
contains three solid beds, each 15 feet wide,
and gives three crops, each of 3,000 dozen
heads of lettuce by the middle of March,
aud it is then used for a crop of cucum-
bers.
While few greenhouse men will care to
erect a house as large as the above, it is
worthy of note that Mr. Rawson gets bet-
ter results from this house tban from any
of his smaller ones.
If, at any time, the houses are likely to
be used for other purposes, it may be
preferable not to erect houses exceeding
twenty feet in width, but if to be used ex-
clusively for the forcing of lettuce and
similar crops, aconsiderably greater width
is desirable. In American Oardening,
for February, 1893, various forms of let-
tuce houses are illustrated and their con-
struction described. As a narrow form of
generally preferred to any others, but dur-
ing the past two years, several houses have
been built with the short span to the
south, and have been found very satisfac-
tory, 90 much so that it will be a favorite
method of construction the present year.
In fig. 1 will be seen across section of one
of these houses containing two wide
benches.
The advantages of this form of construc-
tion are three-fold : first, they present the
glass in their south slope nearly at right
angles to the sun in Winter, and thus get
the benefit of the sun to a larger degree
than in houses of other constructions, in
which the light is considerably obstructed
at this season. Everyone understands
that when a ray of sunlight falls upon a
pane of glass at an angle of twenty-five
degrees (the usual pitch of greenhouse
roofs), the amount reflected is much greater
than when the angle is sixty or seventy de-
grees, and it will at once be seen that for
Winter crops a steep slope to the south,
such as is secured in the short span to the
south houses, will give far more light than
can be obtained with any other form of
roof, particularly in the south half of the
house. In growing lettuce, as with most
other greenhouse crops, it is well to have
the plants as near as possible to the glass
through which the direct sunlight enters,
and as this form of roof brings those upon
the north side a considerable distance
away, this construction, from the present
point of view, has a serious objection, so
far as the north bench is concerned.
As a second point in favor of this form of
construction, may be mentioned the fact
that the snow does not remain upon the
FIG. 2.— EVEN SPAN LETTUCE HOUSE,
house it will be difficult to improve upon
the iron rafter and wooden wall house de-
scribed and figured in the article by W. A.
Burnham, in the EXCHANGE for March 17
last. With a proper re-arrangement of
benches, it would be well adapted for the
purpose, and in its construction, while the
necessary strength has been secured, the
importance of an abundance of light has
not been overlooked. The importance of
this matter is beginning to be appreciated
and few lettuce houses are built with glass
steep south slope, so that there is little or
no obstruction of light from this cause,
while with the low temperature at which
lettuce houses are kept, the snow often re-
mains for days upon flat-roofed houses, un-
less it is shovelled off, and the crop, thus
deprived of sunlight, is greatly retarded if
not seriously injured. The owners of
houses with this form of construction, re-
port that, with the north slope covered
with snow, the house is as light as an ordi-
nary even-span house with its roof free
from snow. While rose growers are quite
enthusiastic over the results obtained
with the new style of roof, it is particu-
larly adapted for carnations, lettuce and
other crops that require a low tempera-
ture. Whatever the style of the house,
however, the method of construction is
about the same, and various plans can be
found in recent numbers of this periodical.
In Fig. 1 the house is arranged with solid
benches and with narrow walks next to
the walls and a wider one through the cen-
ter of the house. When the benches are
placed against the walls the plants in the
outer row will be of little value, and for
that reason the construction shown above
is preferable ; some, however, go still fur-
ther and use a single wide bench, with
walks at the sides, and especially when a
solid bed is used it is a desirable construc-
tion. The principal objection to a solid
bed is that the crop is greatly injured if
the bed becomes water-soaked from over-
watering or from drip from the roof. This
can to a large extent be obviated if
3-inch drain tiles are laid across the bed at
intervals of two or three feet (Fig. 1, A)
at a depth of one foot, or if drainage is
secured by the use of stones or broken
bricks (Fig. 1. B). Although considerable
care is necessary with solid beds to guard
against over-watering, they require far less
attention than do shallow raised benches,
which dry out very quickly.
The interior of an even span lettuce
house is shown in Fig. 3, in which there
are three raised benches and two walks.
The three walk and two bed arrangement
could be used in this house if desired.
Heating the Honses.
In nearly all modern houses, the
necessary heat is secured either from
steam or hot water. The former is the
cheaper to put in, while the latter is more
economical of fuel, and Is preferable, es-
pecially for small houses. In sections
where wood is cheap, the flue is still used
and gives good results. A majority of the
lettuce houses around Grand Rapids are
heated in this way.
Commercial Lettuce Growing.
To secure the best results from a
lettuce house it is desirable that at least
three crops be taken oflE before the middle
of March, which will give time for the
growing of a crop of vegetable or bedding
plants, cucumbers or tomatoes.
The demand for lettuce usually begins
at about Thanksgiving time, and the first
crop should be ready for cutting by that
time. For this crop the seed should be
sown about the last of July, either in an
old cold frame or in a bed especially pre-
pared for the purpose. Rows should be
marked oflf four inches apart, and the seed
scattered thinly and covered about an
eighth of an inch. After firming the soil
with a roller or pressing it down with a
board, it will be well to cover the bed until
the seed has germinated, with a screen of
laths or cloth, if the soil is inclined to
bake or dry out. Except that they should
be carefully watered, no care other than
an occasional stirring of the soil will be
required until the plants are ready to be
thinned or transplanted, which should be
done soon after the first true leaves have
formed. The bed for this latter purpose
should be similar to the seed bed, and the
plants should be placed in this abo".t two
inches apart. If the house is carefully
shaded and thoroughly ventilated, plants
may also be transplanted into flats and
placed on the benches. These plants
should be ready to receive their final
transplanting to the benches by the tenth
of September.
If the shallow benches are used, the old
soil should be removed, and the inside
woodwork should be given a thick coating
of cement, made by mixing hydraulic
cement with water, until it is of the con-
sistency of thick paint, and applying with
a brush or broom. This will greatly in-
crease the durability of the woodwork.
The best compost for lettuce growing is
made by mixing one part of fresh or partly
decomposed manure with two or three
parts of rich sandy loam or decomposed
pasture sod. If this is prepared in the
Spring and worked over in August, it will
be in good condition for use by Septem-
ber. The results obtained when manure
from a spent hotbed is used are not satis-
factory. The bench should be filled with
this compost to the depth of five or six
inches, and this should carry through
three crops, if a topdressing of one inch
of fresh manure is given the bed after each
crop is taken off. The soil should be re-
moved from the raised benches at the end
of the season, but the solid beds can be
used for several years, if two or three
inches of manure are worked in to the
depth of eight inches in the Fall, and top-
dressings are given as above. When suita-
ble manure cannot be obtained it can be
helped out by the use of ground bone or
dissolved bone black, at the rate of five to
XHEi Florist's Excptangib.
657
ten pounds to each 100 square feet. If
muriate of potash or nitrate of soda are
used it should be with great care, both so
far as the amount used and their thor-
ough incorporation with the soil are con-
cerned.
They should never be used in seed boxes,
and, in the beds, one pound of the former
and a half pound of the latter should be
the maximum amount in solid beds, and
half that amount in the shallow ones is
all that can be used with safety for 100
square feet of surface.
The plants should be set six or seven
inches apart, if the Grand Rapids variety
is used, and eight inches in the case of the
"cabbage" sorts. After the first crop has
been taken off it is the custom with many
persons to plant the second crop at half
these distances, at first, and thin out the
surplus, when they begin to crowd, and
use these plants for planting another bed.
This plan is a good one when several
houses are to be used, as considerable time
and space are saved. As the plants grow
the surface of the bed should receive an
occasional stirring, to keep the weeds
down and prevent the formation of a
crust.
On sunny days the beds may be syringed,
but care should be taken that the leaves
are not moistened on dull days or at night,
as this will promote the growth of various
fungi, by which the plants may be injured
or entirely destroyed. As there is more or
less danger of this occurring at any time,
some growers dispense with syringing
altogether, and rely upon the wetting
down of the walks at frequent intervals to
preserve the necessary moisture in the air.
Particularly if shallow beds are used,
watering should not be neglected, as the
crop would be injured by the drying out of
the bottom soil. As with most crops, the
best plan is to water thoroughly until the
bed drips, and then withhold water until
the need of another application is ap-
parent. The use of sub-irrigation, espe-
cially if in combination with a drainage
system, obviates many of the objections to
surf ace watering, and hastens the maturity
of the lettuce crop.
To provide for a proper succession of
crops, seeds should be sown at intervals
during the Fall and Winter. The second
crop should be started in flats or on the
benches in the greenhouse, about the first
of October. The plants should be treated
as before, except that rather less space is
given in the flats. Unless they are set in
the beds at half distance, it is well to trans-
plant them a second time either into flats
or on to benches, at distances of about
three inches each way.
Lettuce should be kept at a temperature
slightly below fifty degrees at night, and
in dull weather, with ten or fifteen degrees
more during bright days. In ventilating
care should be taken to avoid strong
drafts, and the sashes should be arranged
to open on either side, so that the one used
may be with the opening opposite to the
prevailing wind. It Is a good plan also, to
have sash in the side walls that can be
opened if desired.
With proper care the second crop will
develop and be out of the way, so that the
third crop can be set by the first of Febru-
ary and be out of the way before the first
of April. About two months should be
allowed for growing the crop after it has
been transplanted to the bed, and the
same length of time is required lor grow-
ing the plants in the seed boxes and flats.
This will be none too much during the
cloudy and short days of November and
December, but as the sun gets higher in
February and March a shorter time will
suffice.
The green aphis is the most troublesome
Insect in the lettuce house, but it can be
kept in check, if taken In time, by fumi-
gating with tobacco smoke. The use of
tobacco dust or of tobacco stems upon the
beds will greatly aid in keeping the in-
sects down. With their use and by fumi-
gating the plants once each week there
should be but little trouble. If through
neglect the pests have gained a lodgment,
pyrethrum or buhach, dissolved in water
at the rate of a teaspoonful to two gallons
of water, will be more effectual than to-
bacco, or than pyrethrum as a powder.
If mildew appears in the house, evapo-
rated sulphur will at once check its rav-
ages. The sulphur can be applied in
whitewash to the steam or hot-water heat-
ing pipes, or, as is perhaps better, by plac-
ing a small quantity of flowers of sulphur
in an iron vessel over an oil stove, and
leaving it in the house for half an hour.
Care must be taken not to allow the sul-
phur to take fire, as this would destroy the
plants.
Whether carried on independent of other
greenhouse operations, or in connection
with the work of the ordinary commercial
florist, the Winter forcing of lettuce offers
an opening for a profltable business. W bile
the number who are engaged in it is rap-
idly increasing, the increase in the de-
mand is still greater, and a man who will
give proper attention to it need not fear to
engage in lettuce growing.
EVEBtV KlrOMST OITGHX TO
IKSVRS BIS GLASS AGAINST
HAII,.
For particulars address
JOHN (;}■ ESIiEB, Seo'y, Saddle River, N. J*
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
EP"E8timate8 f urn Ished on application for lanfl
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' ExOHAHOa
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y,
CYPERUS
ALTERNIFOLIUS.
$3.50 per 100, strong plants,
Z}4 ID. pots.
E. G. DARMSTADT, Hewletts, L I., N.Y.
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FRESH IMPORTED FROM BRAZIL.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Canes for Propagation
1 foot, 45c.; 13 feet, $4.b0 ; 25 feet, $8.00.
For Immediate Order.
Also imported Orchids. Write for special quotations.
"W- A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Bstablishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.O.
iVHENWRmNGIInENi:ONTHF FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
R1R[ riORIDt riOWERS
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMIIME, FLA.
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ARECA LUTESCENS.
5 in. pots, 34 in. high,
strong, grown cool.
$10.00 perdoz.; $75.00 per 100.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
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'MUM GROWERS
WHO DESffiB
Cane Stakes
SHOULD ORDER
4 to 3 feet Ree<ls, at ...$3.00 a lOOU
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO.,
Tlie Jobbers in Florists' Supplies,
1 024 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.
They are fine, 250 Keeds to a Bundle.
\ WE OFFER YOU \
\ CREVILLEA ROBUSTA, \
# Fine little plants 4 cents. •
^ CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. ^
0 Fine young plants Scents. 9
^ DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, S
J Splendid plants, 2)^ inch Scents J
S OTAHEITE DWARF ORANGES «
^ Strong, 3J^incb 4 cents. S
1 McGregor BROS., Sprlngneld, Ohlo. t
THE TIMES ARE RIPE
For something novel in Forcing Lilies for
Easter flowering. A beauty. Send for
circular. Don't do anything until you've
seen my prices on Bulbs. General line. 18
years experience. Price list for the asking.
G. C. -WATSON,
Importer of Bulbs for Florists, Wholesale
Seedsmen and Commission merchants.
I02S Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
MUSHROOIVI GROWERS will hear of
something to their advantage by sending
at once for my import circular.
IN EXCHANGE.
A few hundred DRA&aENAS INDITISA
and VEITCHII. 2J^iii. pots, 20 in., strong, for
BRIDES and MERMETS, suitable for plant-
ing out in border.
T. C. AUSTIN & SONS, Snffield, Conn.
HEN WRITING W
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSANGEANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2J^ inch pots.
ADIANTCM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHH— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plants in 23^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 2i^ inch pots.
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $20.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA. PA.
STUDER'S
JULY CASH^^
-.^PRICE LIST.
strong and Healthy cool-grown
Stock.
Height. Per Per
Pota. (In.) doz. 100
Latania borbonica 5 18 $3 50 $25 OO
2>6 12 1 00 5 00
Kentla Belmoreana and Pors-
teriana 5 18 4 CO 30 00
Transplanted seedlings 10 100 6 OO
Areca Intescens, transplanted
seedlings 12 75 5 00
Cocos Weddeliana SH 15 2 50 18 00
2Ji 10 1 50 10 00
Seai:orthla elegans 5 25 4 00 30 00
" i 15 1 50 10 00
Phcenbt reclinata 5 18 4 00
DracEenaa in good varieties. . . 4 12 2 00 15 OO
DracBena Indlvisa 3 18 100 600
Ficus elastica, 5 leaves 4 12 3 00
Ferns in good assortment 3}^ 1 00 6 00
Pterls 2!^ 50 3 50
Adlantum cuneatmn seedlings,
strong 40 3 00
Eucharis Amazonica, large
bulbs 150 10 00
Gardenia florlda 5-6 24-30 3 OO 20 00
" 2>i 12 75 5 00
Begonia Rex In best var m 75 5 00
Otahelte Orange 3 12 2 00 12 00
" " with fruit.... 0 18 15 OO
" " without fruit 5 15 8 00
Aspidistra, green-leaved, 5 cts. per leaf.
Roses, hardy perennial, ornamental and climbing, as
well as bedding and house plants, in best varieties.
N. STUDER, 936 F St., WASHINGTON, D.G.
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f FLORISTS
r FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLANTS.
SECOND—With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, \
$1.50 and $2.00 a pair.
THIRD— Witit CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana
$25.00 boxes.
FOURTH— Witli fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties.
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Eichhornia Azurea. (New Blue Water Hyacinth.) ThlBtBaverymtereBtinBandbeautlful Aquatic
plant. The habit of prrowth la altogether diflerent to the well-known E. Crassipee Major. The stem is a»
thicli as the thumb, floating and rooting. The flowers are produced on large spikes, Bimilar to those of
Eichhornia Crasslpes Major, but are of a lovely shade of lavender blue, with a rich, purple center, with a
bright yellow spot on the blue. The petals are delicately fringed; very attractive and continuous
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each ; $1.75 per dozen. „,....„„ .„ . .„ „„
Eichhoruia (Pontederia) Grassipen Major* (Water Hyacinth). $2.00 per 100, prepaid, or $8.00
per 1000. not prepaid. ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^
Nym^h^a DeY^ooien.t«........................^ ^ 6.00 ^^
"" Odorata 10 100 600
I" " Gicantea 20 2.00 12.00
** Zanzlbarensis Azarea. In bloom 40 3.60 25.00
" Kosea 10 3.50 26.00
" Dentata.... 60 4.00 30.00
OToatinm Aanaticnm JO .76 4.0O ^a
Feltandra Virsinica 10 .'6 4.00
Plstia Strattotes or Water liettuce ■■ -If JgO nax
lYIyriopliyllum Froserpinacoidee or Parrot's Feather .15 1.00
Harracenia Varlolarls l" -oO o.00
liimnocharis Humboldtli, (Water Poppy) A^ ... ^ •"' . *■"" ^^
Small plants o(N. ZanzibareasiB and N. Dentata, 10 ets. eacb, or seeds, 10 cts. per large packet,
Neplirolepis'Exaltata. (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, $12,00 per 1000. or $2.00
per 100, delivered. „„ „ ^.
Arundo Donax varleeata, $1.00 per dozen, or $500 per lOO. Mention paper
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Corresponden ts.
The following staff of writers are regu
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
E. C. KEINEMAN..39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Pa,
E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md,
G. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. f)uNLOP Toronto, Out.
Walter Wilshibe Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. T.
JohnG. Esleb Saddle River, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman. ..Evergreen, Ala.
D. HONAKBR Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. LiTTLEjoHN Chatham, T'T. J.
A. Kloknkb Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. ScuTT Milwaukee, Wis.
Eugene H.Michel St. Louis, Mo.
JAS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Morr Traveling Representative.
E. G. GiLLETT Cincinnati, O.
David Rust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bowling Contest at Atlantic Citt . . 659
Bulb Cultubb in North Carolina . . 656
Cannas and Other plants at bat Ridge.
N.Y .'655
Catalogues received 659
Changes in Business 654
Convention Trade Exhibit . . . .667
Cut Flower prices 666
Cut Flower Trade of covent Garden . 654
Correspondence :
Kpiphjllum [illus. J, Walter Mott Explains . 662
Dracaenas and Their Culture . . .-663
Edmund Williams, the late .... 658
Florists' Clubs and thedr Wohk . . 662
Foreign Notes 661
Grasshoppers, To Get Rid of ... 663
Hardy Plants for Cut Flowers . . .651
International exposition at St. Petebs-
BUKG 659
Lettuce Forcing Under Glass [3 illus.] 656. 657
Obituaey
Don't fail to take advantage of our ad-
vertising columns for the specialties you
will show at the convention exhibition.
Let the delegates know beforehand what
you will display ; they will then know
where to look for what they want.
The Late Edmund Williams.
The following resolutions were passed
by the New Jersey State Horticultural So-
ciety in connection with the death of its
late president, Mr. Williams:
Our president, Edmund Williams, hav-
ing been called by our Heavenly Father
from his earthly labors,
We, the Executive Committee of the
New Jersey State Horticultural Society,
desire to express our feelings and sympa-
thy in the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the Society has lost an efBcient
officer, the members a valuable counsellor and
co-worker, the cause an able, earnest and con-
scientious supporter. In him there was no
guile. Horticulture was his chief delight and
pursuit. With clear-eyed vision and practical
knowledge, he quickly detected every advan-
tage or false pretension, and with pen and
speech effectively drove his shafts of criticism
through every bubble, so becoming a leading
authority in the horticultural world. He saved
by timely exposure or commendation immense
losses in fruitless experimentations.
Resolved, That our sympathy and a copy of
these resolutions be given his widow. Also
copies forwarded to the daily and weekly pa-
pers and horticultural journalsfor publication.
(Signed)
Chas. Li. Jones, "]
E. R. Beebe, I Ex. Com.
Dr. J. B. Ward, ! N. J. State
J. M. White, (Horticultural
D. A. Vandervere, Society.
I. W. Nicholson, J
Attest :
H. I. Bull, Secretary.
WiQ. H. Ryan 654
Orchid Growers' Calendar . . . . 66i
Question Box :
Plncning Rose Buds. Sow Bugs, Hot Water
Under Pressure, Sweet Peas . , .663
Rubber i^lants, decorative and Bedding 654
Seed Trade Rbpobt 655
Sweet Peas 66i
Toronto flower Show 667
TRADE notes :
Cinelnuati, Indian up oils, New Orleans, La.,
Philadelphia ." . . '. . . .653
Madison, ii. J., Montreal, Norristown, J?a.,
Balt-lmore, Brooklyn, Buffalo,
Philadelphia
Afton, N, J., Boston. Chester, Pa., Chicago,
New York,
The Cut Flower Trade.
Toward the middle of the week the
demand for white roses was far in excess
of the supply. Very few good white varie-
ties are coming in, the bei-t sort being pro-
bably Niphetos. The flowers of Bride,
from young plants, are yet small and poor.
So far as we can learn not many blooms of
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are received in
this market. There is a place for a good
white variety that will bloom freely and
produce fine flowers throughout the Sum-
mer months, for, despite the slow demand
then as regards other kiuds, there is always
a call for first-class white roses. Large
quantities of gladiolus are now coming In.
Bebus & Patterson are receiving these
extensively, as also some very good La
France roses. The demand for white car-
nations owing to the scarcity of roses of
that color, has been fairly good. The best
kinds coining in now are Hinze's White,
Lamborn and Lizzie McGowan; from 75
cents to $1 per hundred has been obtained
for them. Sweet peas are yet in supply
beyond the demand. We mentioned last
week that Mr. Cowee was to send in his
supply of these fiowers in ordinary berry
crates so as to test their ability to stand
being carried long distances. He this
week sent his consignments done up in
three different ways: some in crates in a
dry state, others laid on ice, and again
the stems of a number of bunches were
wrapped in damp tissue paper. The lat-
ter arrived in the freshest condition. It is
a question, however, whether it is profit-
able to ship these flowers long distances
at the present time, when the market is
overstocked with peas grown nearer home,
and the prices realized are so small.
A general painting and renovating is
going on in the wholesale houses just now,
and but few of the regular inmates are to
be found there in the afternoons, their
work only taking up a few hours in the
mornings.
Around Town.
Ex-Alderman Morris, at Jefferson
Market, who probably does as large a
plant trade as any dealer with a store in
the city, reports that business has been
away below previous years, and prices at
least 25 to 40 per cent, less than those usu-
ally obtained. He has observed that the
demand for roses for planting in yards has
decreased considerably ; in fact, they are
practically out of the market. The same
remarks hold good in the case of hardy
herbaceous pEBonies. This, of course,
applies to these plants as grown in thecity
gardens proper, and the cause may be
found in the close building up of the city
lots, and other matters consequent there-
on, which are not conducive to the welfare
of plants in general.
Good English ivies have been scarce all
the season. The Gardenia, which was a
favorite some years ago but in later times
lost its hold, is now again coming into
popularity. The plant trade at present is
very slow, and geraniums are selling at 2^
cents each, pot and all.
Thos. Gordon, 71 Broadway, says that
the steamer trade this year exists only in
name ; it is the worst he has experienced
in many years, there being absolutely no
call for any of this work.
Winfried Eolker will sail for home
from Southampton per steamer "Colum-
bia," on Augusts.
Dan. p. Sullivan, one of the employes
of Thos. Young, jr., was married on Tues-
day last to Miss Maggie Osborne.
The Evening Sun reports that a contin-
gent of Coxey's army, under the leader-
ship of Lieutenant Brown, has started
from Washington for Atlantic City (not
to attend the convention, but) for ablu-
tionary purposes. They will probably ar-
rive there sometime in August.
Brooklyn,
John J. Mallon, corner Willonghby
and Fulton sts., will leave for a sojourn in
Saratoga next week, where he will join his
father, James Mallon, who is rusticating
thereat present. Joe Mallon was recalled
from his Long Island coaching trip to as-
sist with the funeral pieces for the late
Alderman McGarry. These numbered 43,
some of them standing ten feet high, and
they formed the largest order ever exe-
cuted by the firm of James Mallon's Sons.
F. L. Maher has opened a florists' store
at 209 Jay st.
J. V. Phillips had several funeral or-
ders this week; among them was noticed a
simple yet impressive one made of cross-
ed cycas leaves, dotted over with Niphetos
roses.
Baltimore.
After the long dry spell that we had rain
last week came as a blessing. The stock
grown outside was suffering very badly,
the carnations not so much as field grown
roses ; these have hardly made any growth
so that it is probable they will not make
up sufficiently so as to be large enough to
pot up in the Fall. The asters and other
annuals that were planted for the flowers
were looking bad ; it is a question whether
they will survive sufficiently to bear much
bloom. The hot dry weather had an in-
fluence on the indoor grown stock also, for
the young roses have not made much head-
way.
Trade is dull, even very dull.
Notes.
Samuel Feast & Sons are building
this year again, putting up a house for
Meteor and one for Beauty. A feature in
these houses is that they will have no side
benches, paths being placed on the sides in-
stead. This gives the plants the full benefit
of all the light possible that can reach
them. The houses will be heated with hot
water.
Wm. McRoberts is out again.
I. H. Moss is putting up a modern cot-
tage. As Mr. M. is a bachelor, the boys
consider this a sure sign that ere long he
will take the right step.
There will be a large delegation from
Baltimore
to the con-
vention at
A 1 1 a u t ic
City.
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where but was not inclined to disclose its
exact locality. W. J. Palmer, Jr., occu-
pies a cottage at Crystal Beach, going daily
to and fro from his business.
G. Wassoh, formerly of Richmond, Ind.,
but who recently had charge of the Niag-
ara hotel conservatory and greenhouses,
has severed his relations with that estab-
lishment.
J. Stafflingek spent his last week's
vacation in State militia duty at the
Peekskill camp, being a member of the
65th Regiment.
Mr. and Mrs. John I. Raynor, of New
York, found time sufficient on a visit to
Niagara to take a drive through our park
and leading avenues.
Miss Anna Kreitling, of Chicago, and
several more lady Mends called on us en
route to a visit to the Cataract.
An afternoon recreation in the form of a
ball game is arranged for on Friday, when
the East Siders and the West Siders will
struggle for the craft championship. The
scene will be laid at Elmwood Beach, on
Grand Island.
Occasional rains have favored the flower
and carpet beds in the parks, and Supt.
McMillan's arrangements preserve a very
pleasing appearance at present, and we be-
lieve the much larger representation of
such works than formerly, as new shows
on the many little squares or open plots
scattered about the city, is duly appreci-
ated by the masses. VlDI.
Philadelphia.
Buffalo.
Market Items.
We have weather favorable for
business, but no business considering the
favorable weather. Beyond a spurt
mediocre in extent for funeral arrange-
ments a week ago, there is practically
nothing doing. At the time referred to
Wm. Scott supplied for the obsequies of
ex-postmaster B, F. Geutsch (the goods
were ordered by post office employes) a
large-sized Roman gates ajar, which was
raised on a base or pedestal of foliage two
feet in height in order to properly make a
setting ot a scroll to supplement the other
large design and which was placed at its
base in front. Palmer & Son also supplied
two large pieces for the same occasion.
Flowers are what those indiscreet in the
use of phraseology would call "rocky,"
especially roses, of which, beyond a very
few from new growths, but too small in
quantity to place dependence upon, noth-
ing really creditable is to be seen. Carna-
tions are still very fair and fairly abundant
for the light demand. Sweet peas are
quite plentiful.
Here and There.
Vacations and recreations are the
order of the day. Last week was spent in
Cleveland by 6. A. Anderson and John
Barth, while W. F. Casting, of Long's
wholesale store was in New York City. W.
Scott, Wm. Belsey, Prof. Cowell and C.
F. Christensen took in the Midsummer
Flower Show in Toronto, Out. Miss R.
Rebstock was camping in a vale some-
Market Notes.
The dullness in the cut flower
trade has been somewhat relieved this
week by several large funerals, 'ihe
stores were looking in all directions for
white flowers, which have been very
scarce. Good white roses are not plenti-
ful ; a few Kaiserin are now coming in,
but those who planted this variety for
Summer bloom have only .just commenced
cutting ; they now bring $3 to $4 ; Bride,
S3, good ones, $4 ; La France, $3 ; Niphe-
tos, ^2 to $3. Asters are now getting
plentiful and bring $1 ; gladiolus, %\ to ^5 ;
sweet peas have fallen off, owing to the
warm spell ; 40c. is the general price.
Carnations are keeping firm, good white
bring $1; other varieties, 50c. Valley
is scarce at ^ ; this week $5 has been paid
on one day. The supply usually received
every day from Jurgens, of Newport,
has been missed the past week.
Petty Theft.
During the past month Robert
Craig has been missing tools from his
place at 49th and Market sts.; these were
principally steam iitting tools. Finally, a
few nights ago a piece of steel fencing
went from the steam fitting shop ; then
the police were called in and two special
officers were detailed on the case. They
arrested Charles Callaman, who has been
employed by Mr. Craig for the past few
years as a general mechanic, and who had
charge of the tools in question. He was
caught taking a box containing tools oflE
the place. On searching his house about
$300 worth of the stolen property was re-
covered. The accused was tak^n before a
magistrate and has been held for trial.
Among Growers,
Smith & Whitelet are now cut-
ting Kaiserin from a house planted this
Spring. La France is also holding out
well with them. They have nearly all
their planting done," and have things in
good shape for next season.
D. T. Connor is cutting some very fair
Beauty from grafted plants. These plants
were grafted on the manetti last Winter,
and are now throwing up some line
growths. Niphetos treated at the same
time are also doing splendidly and are
paying well. A few Kaiserin were tried,
and it seems to suit them very well, as
they bloom so much freer. 'Mums are
looking very good. Ivory is doing well,
and is very forward. These are planted in
a deep frame against the rose house, the
sash being now kept off.
Chas. Mkcky has his place well cleaned
up ; the only things now in the houses
being 'mums in pots and poinsettias. The
latter are grown largely ; the cuttings are
struck in June, being put in pans in sand
instead of in a bench ; by this means they
can be controlled so much better. They
are then grown on under glass, and by the
holidays make nice plants 18 inches to 2
feet in height, and sell at from $1.50 to $2 a
dozen. Roses in the field are looking good
considering the dry weather. About 30,-
000 are grown ; in hybrids Jacq , Brunner
and Laing are the only varieties grown ;
Hermosa is also grown largely, and a va-
riety of good selling Teas. David Rust.
The Klorist*s Exchanqe.
659
Washington.
Among tlie Greenhouse 91en.
Rose planting at the Strauss & Co. 's
greenhouses is pretty well advanced. Some
ol the older kinds have not been planted
quite so extensively this season. Ameri-
can Belle and Kaiserin fill up several large
houses. They intend carrying over quite
a number of last year's buds. Over 100,000
carnations are planted in the field ; they
are looking well in spite of the recent dry
weather. One of the carnation houses has
been filled with young plants as an experi-
ment. So far they don't look very promis-
ing. The carnation houses are yielding
quite a respectable daily cut of blooms
yet, and are likely to do so for some time.
A batch of the white Swainsonia (S. galegi-
folia var. albifiora) was in beautiful condi-
tion. This plant is in bloom the year
round; it is used solely for funeral work.
Clabk BeOS, have filled a large house
with American Beauty and La France.
Another house of one year old plants of La
France have been re benched about three
weeks ago. The plants are not cut back in
the least when planted ; the old wood is
allowed to remain on until October, when
It is thinned out a little, and the canes
bent down. Wm. Clark, who is a most
successful grower of La France, says that
by this method he gets more flowers, but
not quite so good in quality as from young
plants.
C. F. Hale completed his rose planting
some weeks ago ; the kinds mostly grown
are Meteor, LaFrance, Kaiserin and Amer-
ican Beauty. Three pretty good sized
houses are devoted to chrysanthemums ;
they are all planted on benches, and are in
fine shape. Nearly all the new kinds are
represented.
The Field Bros, have come to the con-
clusion that roses don't pay as they used
to ; they are now devoting considerable
space to Asparagus plumosus, orchids and
maidenhair. Their orchids, chiefly Cattle-
yas and cypripediums, are in the pink of
condition ; quite a large house is filled
with tiny seedlings of Adiantumcuneatum.
A large batch of A. Farleyense looks very
promising. G. W. Oliver.
Boston.
Trade Kews.
The business of the past week is
considered fair for July. While the local
trade is dull, an average amount of stock
is being shipped short distances into New
England. Summer resorts have not con-
tributed the usual number of orders, and
the season is slow in this direction. Or-
ders from Bar Harbor, Newport and other
Summer places have been few, although
the activity of a week ago warranted the
belief i hat a good trade would be devel-
oped.
With the exception of white roses, all
varieties of flowers are plentiful. Very
fine La France and Albany^ are received
daily by several of the commission houses,
who manage to dispose of a fair quantity.
Carnations are quite plentiful and in good
variety, though the demand is small. Some
exceptionally good Hector, Mangold and
Florence, with stems 3^ to 3 feet long, are
received from E. C. Bridge, Walnut Hill;
while Wm. Nicholson, of Framingham, is
cutting a fine lot of Wm. Scott, Byron and
Nicholson. "There is little demand as yet
for asters or gladioli, for the advance crop
of which, especially the latter, is not quite
up to the standard. Sweet peas are in
greater supply than any previous season,
which is probably accounted for by the
fact that fakirs are not so plentiful since
the enforcement of the ordinance forbid-
ding street peddling.
Work on the new city greenhouses is
progressing rapidly, much to the satisfac-
tion of Supt. Doogue, for the temporary
structures of last year were hardly suita-
ble to his valuable charge.
The firm of Geo. M. Delanet & Co. ,
who were under Hotel Langham on Wash-
ington St., have given up business at that
place. F. W.
At Horticultural Hall last Saturday a
magnificent display of gloxinias and na-
tive ferns was made ; the former by J. P.
Spaulding and the latter by Mrs. Rich-
ards, who exhibited no less than 57 spe-
cies and varieties, the most noteworthy of
which were Scolopendrium vulgare (harts'
tongue), a form very rare in the United
States; Aspidium aculeatum and the vari-
ety Braunii ; A. cristatum var. Clintoni-
annm, A. lonchitis (holly fern), Aspidium
spinulosum, var. dilatatum, A. spinulos-
um dumetorum, a dwarf form of the pre-
ceding ; Pellsea atropurpurea (cliff brake),
Botrychium matricarisefolium, B. lanceo-
latum, Camptosorus rhizophyllus (walk-
ing fern), Woodwardia angustlfolia (chain
fern), Asplenium angustifolium, Polypo-
dium aureum (golden polypody), a native
of Florida, and Onoolea sensibilis var. ob-
tusilobata.
Lenox, Mass.
The reception given the Gardeners and
Florists' Club of PittsBeld, Saturday even-
ing, July 21, by the Lenox Horticultural
Society, was a great success and was un-
doubtedly the largest gathering of profes-
sional gardeners ever held in Berkshire
County. Twenty-six of the Pittsfield boys
came down, 45 were present from Lenox
and vicinity, and invited guests brought
the number up to 80. W. A. Manda, of
South Orange, N, J., and Charles B.
Weathered, of New York, were present,
coming up expressly toattendthebanquet.
Before the reception the home society held
its regular meeting and elected nine ordi-
nary members.
The Society was organized February 12,
1894, with 12 members ; now the member-
ship numbers 65 and there is $400 surplus
in the treasury.
After the business meeting the guests
were shown the new rooms the Society has
.I'ust taken in Sedgwick Hall and which
were fitted up expressly for It.
President Norman occupied the chair at
the dinner in the Bellevue Hotel, which
was served in regular English gardeners'
style. Speech and song passed the re-
mainder of averypleasautevening. Messrs.
Hubs, Weathered, Manda, Clifford,
Finaghty and A. P. Meredith were the
principal speakers, and songs were ren-
dered by Messrs. Russell, Breed and
others.
Montreal.
Picnic.
The annual picnic of the Garden-
ers and Florists' Club was a most enjoya-
ble affair. The members and friends
turned out better than on any previous
occasion, and as we could not get the
"Britannia" wedid the next best thing and
chartered " The Prince of Wales "
for the day, and off we went up
the river to Sherringham Park. The
decoration committee were first at the
boat, and when the time for starting
came the boat was gay with hollyhocks,
delphinium, phloxes, and many other
flowers that had been collected for the
purpose, and tied in bunches wherever
they could be placed for effect, while the
ladies were supplied with sweet peas and
other flowers. 'There could be no mistake,
it was a gardeners' picnic, and the boys
were bent on enjoying themselves. Tbe
weather was delightful, andevery one was
as bright and gay as the weather. All en-
joyed the sail up to the park, and, on ar-
rival, were soon busy with the picnic bas-
kets, after which the usual games and
races were indulged in till five in the af-
ternoon, when the boys collected and had
a photograph of the club members taken
as a souvenir of one of the best outings
held under the auspices of the Club,
A Drive,
Meeting our friend, T. P. McHugh,
at the picnic, brought a request that a
party should be arranged to drive out to
Dorval and visit him on the following
week. There are always plenty willing to
visit Tom, so Messrs. McKenna, George
Robinson, George Truesell, John Dunbar,
George Copland, and your scribe made
tbe party. Tbe place was in perfect con-
dition, as Tom is known to do well what-
ever he tries to grow. 'Tishere are seen the
best grown chrysanthemunjs of any
round, while tuberous begonias, cyclamen,
cinerarias, primulas, and others in season
are always much above the average. This
year's plants show the same care as ever.
The chrysanthemums are models of train-
ing ; they are not more than eight inches
from the top of pots and have from twelve
to three or four dozen blooming shoots ;
the small ones being in six-inch pots in
which they are to bloom. Exhibitors at
the coming show will have some fine
plants to beat if these continue to do as
well as they are doing. A bed that was
much admired was planted with crim&on
and white Phlox Drummondii nana com-
pacta (the crimson in center) edged with
blue lobelia. This phlox is certainly a fine
thing when it does as it was doing here.
It was a compact mass of coloring, and
whether seen from the house or grounds
was sure to attract attention.
Tom is as good at entertaining as he is
at growing plants, and would have kept
us later, but we left about seven for the
drive home, but had not gone far when we
came across Jos. Bennett and family tak-
ing an evening stroll by the lake. Of
course we had to call at his place. Here
we found what will be a fine place, in
course of erection. Two houses are fin-
ished and planted with roses, and two
other houses are to be added as soon as
possible, one for carnations, 150x18, and
another for violets and mignonette,
150x12. We will tell more of this place
when it is in working order.
Business reports frona all parties are as
usual. Nothing doing and money hard to
get. W. Wilshire.
Afton, N. J.
Edgar C. Hoppins and the Qdinlan
Bros, have each added a house, 150 feet in
length, to their rose growing places.
R. L.
Madison, N. J.
We hear that L. A. NoE is about to add
four large rose houses, each 200 feet long,
to his already extensive establishment.
J. D. Burnett has recently built an-
other rose house, 150 feet long.
San Francisco.
The California State Floral Society met
July 13 and listened to an address on the
Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, Eng-
land, by J, Burtt Davy. Mr. Davy was
formerly connected with the Kew Gardens,
but is now attached to the department of
botany of the State University.
It was decided by the Society to hold a
floral exhibit in this city sometime in the
Fall, the precise date to be fixed later on.
Chester, Pa.
Thomas Delahunt is now busy build-
ing arose house on the side of an old one
torn down. He also contemplates build-
ing a house for plants, with an office at-
tached, fronting on Edgemont ave. Such
a house is greatly needed, owing to the in-
creased trade in the vicinity since the ad-
vent of the trolley.
I noticed a house of Guillot roses doing
very nicely, from which some good flowers
are being cut. White petunias are grown
extensively both in pots and planted out
in frames. These are very useful for fu-
neral work through the Summer. Trade
has been very fair this past season.
DAVID Rust.
Chicago.
Phil J. Hauswirth, the well known
florist, is reported by the daily press as
missing since Monday, July 16. He is sup-
posed to be out of his mind and that
business troubles have caused the derange-
ment. Later information from a reliable
source states that Mr. Hauswirth has been
at home since Wednesday, July 18, is now
under his doctor's care, so that he is
around again, and will shortly be able to
attend to business.
Joseph T. Anthokt, a florist of 2112
Michigan ave., made an assignment in the
County Court, July 30, to Joseph A.
Merrifield. Assets and liabilities are fixed
at an equal amount— $7,000. — Chicago
Times.
We have it from good authority that Mr.
Anthony's assets will bring more money
than they are listed at, while the liabilities
will fall short of the amount stated above;
and that all his just debts will shortly be
paid.
Norristown, Pa.
E. Metcale has got his place well
cleaned up since the Spring trade, and his
roses planted. Some roses are carried
over for next season so that about half the
benches are planted each year. Asparagus
planted in a solid bed looks well. In these
solid beds about one foot ol slag is put in
for drainage and answers splendidly. A
small lean-to house, with solid bed, is
planted with asters, which are now com-
ing into ilower. When these are gone
violets will be planted in their place.
'Mums are looking well ; they are planted
on benches, which will be later on used
for carnations. The latter are looking
splendid, having been well mulched and
have thus stood the warm weather; another
mulching will be given next week ; this
will carry them to Fall, Swainsonia is
spoken very well of ; it is planted at one
end ot a house against the wall, and is
always full of bloom. This is certainly a
fine thing for any florist who uses his own
grown flowers. DAVID Rust.
International Exposition at St. Peters-
burg.
The Russian Government proposes to
hold an International Exposition of fruit
culture and products at St, Petersburg,
under the auspices of his majesty, the Czar,
beginning September 33, and closing
November 12, 1894, which will be held with
the object of showing the present condition
in Russia and other countries of the culti-
vation of fruits and vegetables, of vini-
culture, the cultivation of medicinal
plants, horticulture, and of the manu-
facture of their products,
A congress of pomologists will be con-
vened simultaneously with the exhibition.
The exhibition will comprise the follow-
ing sections : (1) Fresh fruits ; (3) fresh
vegetables ; (3) dried fruit and vegetables,
preserved or treated by other processes ;
(4) wine, cider, berry and other fruit
beverages ; (5) hops and medical herbs ;
(6) seeds; (7) fruit trees and shrubs; (8)
horticultural implements and appliances,
and technicality of production ; (9) literary,
scientific and educational accessories,
collections, plans, etc.
This exposition is looked upon as being
ot exceeding value to horticulturists in
the Northwestern States, as it will enable
them to make a thorough study of what
Russia has to offer to improve tbe
horticultural resources of that section of
the country, which in soil and climate so
closely resembles that of Russia,
Those who desire to take part in this
exhibition are requested to make timely
application, and for further information
apply to the International Exhibition of
Fruit at St, Petersburg. Imperial Agri-
culture Museum, Pontanka.
Bowling Contest at Atlantic City.
Tlie Spaalding Cnp.
The following are the conditions
relative to the Spaulding Cup; It shall be-
come the property of the club who first
wins it twice, not necessarily twice in suc-
cession. Competition will be open to all
regularly organized Florists' Bowling
Clubs, who will give 14 days' notice of
their intention to compete to the manager
ol the contest. There will be six men to
each team, and each club will roll two full
games of ten frames each, in each tourna-
ment, counting their total score in both
Florists' Exchange Banner,
The Florists' Exchange has of-
fered a banner to be competed for at the
annual convention bowling contests ; par-
ticulars and conditions will appear later,
John Westcott has been appointed
chairman of Committee on Bowling. Sec-
retaries and captains of competing teams
will please note this. Any information
required will most gladly be furnished by
him.
R, Kift has been elected captain of the
cup team to compete at Atlantic City, 'The
Philadelphia Club has decided to give a
valuable prize to tbe team winning the
highest average on the flrst and second
games. They will also offer a prize for
the highest individual score made by any
bowler in the teams competing lor the
cups.
Catalogues Received.
S, L. WATKINS, Grizzly Plats, Cal.
— Wholesale Price Listof CaliforniaSeeds,
Bulbs and Plants.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue
667, ool, 8, 1.
Bnildine Mnteriala, Etc.— Page 661, col, 3, 4; p.
«u, col, 1, 2, 3. i.
BuibK nnd Roots— Title page; p, 652. ool. 1, 2. 3, 4;
p. 663, eol, I, 2, 3. 4; p, 651, col, 4; p. 601. col. 3, 4; p.
66S, col, 1. 2,
Cannii— Page 655, col. 4; p. 667. col. 4.
Cavnatiou— Page 655, col, 3; p, 657, col. 3.
Celery— Page 668, col, 1, 2,
Chrveantheiunm- Page 661, col. 1, 2; p. 668, col. 3.
Cnt Flowers-Page C57, ool, 3, 4; p. 666, col,
1, 2. 3, 1; p. 667, col. 1, 4,
Decorative 'Trees anil Plants,- Page 655, col.
4; p. 657. col. 2, 3, 4; p. 668, col. 1. 2. 3.
Fertilizers— Page 652, col. 1.2; p. 660. col, 3, 4.
Klorlals' l.ettei-s— Page 660, col, 3, 4,
Florists' Hiipplles—Page 652, col, 1, 2; p. 660, col.
2. 8. 4; p. 666, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 667, col. 3; p.
668, col. 1, 2, 3.
Flower Pots and Vases, Urns, Etc.— Page
6G5, col. 1, 2, 3, 4,
Glass- Page 664, col, 3, 4; p, 665. col. 2, 8.
GlazinK Tools, etc.-Page 661, col, 3, 4; p, 665,
col, 4,
Greenhouses, etc., (for sale or to le
Page
663, col. 4.
Hall Insurance- Page6o7. col. 2.
Hardv Plants, Shrubs, Climbers, etc.— Page
652. col. 2; p. 661, col. 3, 4.
Ueatliiir Apparatus- Page661, col. 3. 4; p. 665,
col. 1, 3, 3, 1.
lllustrations-Piige 660, col- .3.
Insecticides nnd Funsicides— Page 660, col. 2,
3,4; p. 667, col.l, 2. 3, 4,
Landscape Gardener— Page 657, col, 2,
miscellaneous Stock— Page 652, col, 4,
T"..-'.»-ooin— Page 652. col, 1, 2; p, 657, col. 4.
y StocU-Page 655, col. 3; p. 661, col. 3, 4.
" - ""S, col. 3. 4.
Page 660. ool. 2.
ettia— Page 6
col. 4.
p. 657. col. 3; p. 661. col. 1. 2, S, ,.
Rustic Work— Page 660, col. 4; p. 665. col. 4.
Seeds— Title paKci p. 652. col. 1, 2, 3,4; p. 668, col.
2, 3, 4.
Sinilax- Page 661, col. 2; p. 655. col.l.
Sprinklers— Page
esetnble and small i»rnii i-iants. r^ee
etc.-Page 652, col. 1,2, 3, 4; p. 668. col. 1.2.4.
entllatlnir Apparatus.- Page 664, col. 3, 4; p.
665, col. 1, 2, 3, 4. .„ , „
Violets-Page 655, col. 3, i; p. 668. col. 3.
Wants— Page 663,' col.'
660
THEi Klorist's Exchange.
Pittsburg.
P. S. Randolph is suffering from a
severe attack of whooping cough, which
he is afraid will prevent him attending
the convention.
John Babee says he will be there rain
or shine. W. M.
Steubenville, O.
W. G. HusCROri has planted many
roses, which look well. Carnations and
violets are suffering for want of rain : the
continued drought has had a serious effect
upon all kinds of stock throughout this
State.
GfEO. HUSCROFT will be at the conven-
tion.
Ohauncet is with S. Murray, of Kansas
City. W. M.
Indianapolis.
It is improbable any one will attend the
convention from this city. Anthony Wie-
gand, who hitherto has not missed one,
having lately returned from the Pacific
Coast, intends resting. Mr. Wiegand, jr.
may attend.
Will BertebmANN is recuperating at
Elkhart, Ind., undecided whether to take
the trip or not.
It is reported Mr. E. G. HiLL is sick and
will not be able to be with the crowd. We
trust this is incorrect. W. M.
Cincinnati.
The monthly meeting of the Florists' So-
ciety occurred Saturday, July U, Presi-
dent Critehell in the chair. The commit-
tee having in charge the decoration of Mrs.
Holroyd's grave was tendered a vote of
thanks and discharged.
Wm. Murphy read the second edition of
his trip to the Golden Gate and National
Park.
The florists' outing was taken up and dis-
cussed at length, committees appointed
and arrangements made for train, etc.
On July 16 Wm. Rendig, assignee of
Chas. J. Jones, closed out what remained
of the plant at auction. All greenhouses,
sash, boiler, pots and what stock was left
only sold for a trifle over four hundred
dollars.
Otto Walke, florist with the Orange
Cider Machine Co., was arrested and fined
$25 and costs for selling an impure article.
It will take lots of pennies from the root
beer machine to pay for its companion's
trouble.
Trade now consists of funeral work, and
some of our florists are quite busy. Mr.
Pairchild, of Covington, had quite a nice
wedding decoration on the 19th; sweet
peas were used exclusively.
Walter Mott is in the city ; also C. H.
Altick, of Dayton, O. E. G. GiLLETT.
From inquiry the largest delegation to
Atlantic City from the West, with the ex-
ception of Chicago, will be from Cincin-
nati, and this will not be so large as we
would like to see. W. M.
New Orleans, La.
The New Orleans Horticultural Society
held their regular monthly meeting on
July 19, the election of officers and the
annual dinner also occurring that evening.
There was a very large attendance. The
following gentlemen were re-elected offi-
cers for the ensuing year : M. Cook,
president; J. H. Menard, vice-president;
Paul Abele, secretary ; John Eblen, treas-
urer. C. R. Panter was a strong candidate
for the presidency, being only two votes
behind. The vice-president, secretary and
treasurer, were unanimously elected. The
society Is in a very flourishing condition
financially. After the meeting the mem-
bers ail marched to Dlsemone's restaurant,
where the committee had prepared the
dinner. The tables, hall and gallery, were
beautifully decorated, the flowers and
plants being furnished by the members.
Speeches were made by C. W. Eichling, in
his usual graceful style ; also by M. Cook,
C. R. Panter, C. Eblen, and others. The
evening was otherwise spent in singing
and story-telling. The dinner committee,
which was composed of 0. R. Panter, C.
W. Eichling, and J. H. Menard, deserve
great praise for providing such a grand
feast.
Rain has been falling every day for the
past two weeks. Chrysanthemums are
suffering and losing all their leaves. Trade
is dead ; there are no good flowers to be
seen in the city. The weather is very cool
for the time of year.
Habrt Papwoeth
A Business Finder.
Cobwebs— How do you flnd business ?
Rustle— Advertise for it, of course.
No amount of argument can suppress
the fact that a good advertisement, rightly
placed, is a business flnder; and when
trade is slow is just the time advertising
should be pushed in the most careful and
persistent manner possible. — Exchange.
Florists' Convention.
We cordially invite all florists visiting
our city to call and see us at our new
store, which is regarded as the best in the
line in Philadelphia. We will also have
an exhibition and representatives at At-
lantic City, with telephone connection to
our Philadelphia oflice. You will be made
welcome to all we can do for your comfort
and pleasure. Be sure and come. Z. Ds
Forest Ely & Co., 1034 Market St., Phila-
delphia, Pa. — Advt.
Totoa.ooo IDTist
Per bbl. (about 125 Iba.), $2.50. Sample free by mail.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
413E. 34th St., near Long Island Ferrr. N. Y.
WHEN WBITINQ MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturera of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERAIORS.
Send for Circular.
tr.de: WORKEASY »«hk
"■"" IN A HURRY
when you unstrap your boxes?
USE UNFOLDING STRAP -FASTENERS.
FRANK L. MOORE, Chatham, N.J.
Patented June 2G. 1894.
MENTtOW TMt FLOBiaT'S EXCHAWOK
Mr. TV. K. Harris, 55th and Sprin«rfleld
Avenue, Philadelphia, writes the Rose Manu-
facturing: Co., under April 30, 1894 :
" A few years ago I was one of a committee to teat
Insecticide by the SociHy of Americnn Florists. We
tested some Sulplio Tobacco Soap, whicli 1
suppose was yours (so it was), and we thought the
Tobacco Soap about the best of the many we tried,
but we tliougbt the price too high for practical use."
Mr. Harris has since found out, that, after
all the price of Sulplio Tobacco Soap is Not too
High. He is our customer and buys by the
Cwt.
Write for pamphlet and prices.
Rose Manufacturing Go., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
Are so taken that the awkward
showing so commom in a floral
photograpli of supports, fasten-
ings, draped headrests, and sim-
ilar gallery properties, were
eliminated entirely. Each sub-
ject stands for itself naturally,
as though drawn by an artist.
This is a feature of perfection
in them. See them. Catalogue
free. Address
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BUFFALO, N. X.
BUY
Boston Letters.
Best and Cheapest In the Market.
1% and 3 inch $2 00 per 100.
Best Script Letter in the TVorld, S4 a 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Oreen Street, Beaton. Mass.
«HCN WRrriNO UCNTtON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE-
MARSCHUETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4th St., Philadelphia.
Send for Catalogue.
CUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4),
tainliig over 1000 Orna'
mental CutB for Floriete' use
sticb as envelopes, lette:
heads, hill-lieads, cards,
advers., floral designs, etc.
at from SOc. and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 26 cts,
(deducted from $1.00 order.)
A. BtANC,
Engraver for Florists,
PHILADELPHIA, ■ PA.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By ii=iino; one of our binders, which ia
the simplest and best binder known. It
is raailf! especially for the Florists'
Exchange, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Flori.-its' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., H.Y.
IIENTION THe FLORIST'S EXCHANO
SNOW RUSTIC^
^IflRGO.
8 in. 10 in. 12 in.
$7.50 doz. $10 doz. $12 doz.
Send for list and Prices.
134 Bank Street,
WATERBURY, CONN.
F.E. MCALLISTER
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, N.Y.
mHEN WRITING MSNTISN THE FIORIST'S ExeHANGE
USE . .
W. G. KRIGK'S
IS . Y. ¥-ov sale by ail Florists' Supply Dealers.
ESTABLISHED
1866.
MANUrACTURE
N. STEFFENS
335 EAST 2I^J ST. NEW YORK.
TOBACCO STEMS==-spEciAL offer.
Lay in your supply NOW, fresh and reliable, not musty or old.
Controlling the product of a large Factory, we quote
Bales of 250 Pounds, $1.50 each.
" 500 " 2.25 "
ORDER OP
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., 1024 Market St., PHILA., Pa.
Everything for the Florist, best quality, at lowest price.
" FAIR, HONEST DEAi:.ING THE ONLY BASIS FOK PERMANENT PROSPERITY."
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH \NGE
THE BESi:
FERTILIZER
i^oi^ DF-rjOieisTs
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr.
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York.
The^ Klorist's Exchanoe.
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I ROSES AND chrysanthemums!
At a BAICGAX^i for tlie neact Thirty Days. j
Fine, clean, healthy stock, snitable for immediate planting, in nearly all the leading ♦
, arieties. This stock was grown fur my own nse, and is what I had left over after ♦
^ planting. If wanted, speak quick. Send for list. ♦
:* Mention this paper. A, N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Ct« X
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Foreign Notes.
New Roses.— At the National Rose
Society's show (England) held at the
Crystal Palace first Saturday in July, the
following new roses were exhibited :
Marquis of Downshire, a seedling H. P.,
shown by Alex. Dickson & Sons, Ireland,
captured the gold medal for "any new seed-
ling, or distinct sport, either not yet in
commerce, or not first distributed earlier
than November, 1893." This seedling is de-
scribed as being " clear, shining rose in
color, full, well-shaped and with broad
robust petals. Unfortunately the flowers
were not so fragrant as one would wish."
"Clara Watson (Prince), a hybrid tea,
flower full, with broad, robust petals,
white, the central ones touched with pink.
"Nellie Cranston (English Fruit and
Rose Co.) very pretty in form and of a de-
licate lemon color.
' Helen Keller, flower dingy purple In
color and a promising variety named Mrs.
Edward Mawley," were also shown by the
Messrs. Dickson.
A Cactus Society.— Through the in-
strumentality of H. Cannell, of Swanley,
an effort is being put forth to form a Cac-
tus Society in England. At a recent meet-
ing of persons interested it was resolved to
request the Royal Horticultural Society to
arrange for an annual exhibition of cacti,
and if possible to offer medals for them,
also to form a sub-committee specially for
these plants.
St. Louis.
Eugene H. Michel, our esteemed cor-
respondent, left for a trip through Texas
on July 19. He will be in the Eayt in time
for the Convention next month.
East Stroudsburg, Pa.
A. K. Savacool lost 100 panes of glass
during the recent hail storm which passed
over his locality.
Chatham, N. J.
Mr. Raymond S.Perein, being obliged
to go abroad, offers his violet houses at
Chatham for sale.
ROSES
First qujilitj' stock from 4 iucli pots. .
Per Hundred SIO.OO
Per Thousand «90.00
GEO. L. PARKER,
807 Wnshlnglon St., DORCHESTER, MASS.
ROSES
In Endless Varieties.
% 8H, i)4 inch pots.
Cut Smilax always on hand.
THE KATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your /I'sts. Cash m'th order.
ROBERX F. XESSOIV,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
R
vfsJWO inch pots.
GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid,
Wootton, Watteville, Mad. Cusin.
■wrrite for Prices,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
ROSES AND SMiLAX.
STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3% in. SIO-OO per 100.
PERLE 3J^ in. 7.00 "
SMILAX. strons, 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000.
PAUL BUTZ & SON. New Castle, Pa.
-- ♦FRCD!
700 Mermet, 300 Niplietos, 250 Cusin,
200 Watteville, in 4 inch pots, nice plants
at |5.00 per 100. Casli witli order.
JOHN SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.
VHEN WRITINr; WFN-r-nM tuf FLORIST'S EXCHANGP
ROSBS
BRIDE, MERMET, HOSTE. CUSIN,
PAPA GONTIER, METEOR.
From 3 and 3 iu. pots, at $4.00 and p.OD per 100.
MAX MOSENXHI3V,
NEW DURHAM, NEW JERSEY.
WHEN wnrrrNO mention the PV04*tsrr'
Strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Nipln ti s
Bride, IVIerinet, Watteville, Hm
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in poti
at $7.00 per 100.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Tf stoiil
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hosti .md
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pof, a
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y
Roses. Roses.
lOUO Bride
lUOO C. merniet ...
3U0 IVlme. Iloate
600 Perle
500 l.a Frniioe ..
3000 IH.GujIlot ...
1000 "
1000 Sou De Malm
1000 " "
1500 C. Soupert...
1000 •'
4.00
4.00
4.00
3.U0
(i.llO
7.00
5.0U
500 SMILAX 3 in. pots, Sa.SlI
laOO HYDRANGEAS " " 4.00
These plants are all perfectly clean and healthy.
tox »: J. 0. Brenneman, Harrisburg, Pa.
Will Esohango fcp BOO liity Ohiyasntlieimias.
: FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FINE, THRIFTY STOCK.
2>^lnch Sl^lnch
American Beauty $7.00 $13.00
Bridesmaid 6.00 12.00
K. A. Victoria 6.00 12.00
Mine. C. Testout 6.00 12.00
La France 4.00 9.00
Biichcss of Albany 4.00 9.00
Mermet 4.00 9.00
Bride 4.00 9.00
Perle 4.50 10.00
Climbing: Perle 5.00 11.00
Senator McNaugliton 10.00
Wichnraiana 4.00
VAUGHAH'S SEED STORE,
1 46- 1 48 W.Washington St. CHICAGO.
GREENHOUSES: Western Springs, III.
BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS. 13^^CS!^Z^^S HOSTES, CUSINS,
LA FRANCE, NIPHETOS, jrC\Jt9J^'S> METEORS, MERMETS.
From 2, 3 and 4 inch pots, Addresa for quotations,
T. W. STEMMLER, Villa Lorraine Roseries, MADISON, N. J.
Sole Agent for the IT.S. for OH AS. MACINTOSH & CO., England, inyentors of Vuloanlzttd India
AMERICAN BEAUTY "r^i^Vrr
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset, Cusin, La France.
bnuesmaia, Dnae, mermtji, mcmur, rtjne, ouiisijl, uusii
3 and 4 incli pots. Prime stock, packed light and shipped at special florists
includioK delivery to your express ofBce.
A. S. MACBEAN.
3. Write for prices
LAKEWOob" ° EW JERSEY.
In 2H, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing
Write for prices,
JOHN HENDERSON CO.,
Flushing, N. Y.
40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
BEADY FOB IMMEDIATE PLANTING.
Fully equal to those sent out tlie last two years, and perfectly healthy in every respect*
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used for propagating.
CEN. JACQUEMINOT, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
ULRICH BRUNNER, BRIDESMAID, SOUV. DE WOOTTON,
3 inch pots, S9.00 per 100 ; 4 inch pots, «ia.00 per 100.
PERLE, SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERMET, MME. HOSTE,
SAFRANO, BRIDE,
3 inch pots, «7.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, »10.00 per 100.
J". X*. PITiTi03>a', :^1oozxls1=>x:lx's> 3E»a,.
ROSE^ FOR WINTER FLOWERING.
We still have fine stocks
of the leading varieties.
American Beauty,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria,
AND Bridesmaid.
■» I 1 1; plants, out otSi4 inch pots, ready for immediate
planting,
$12.00 per 100.
or,Bride,[VIei*mcr, Mine. Cusin, Niplietofl,
Wootton and Perle,
[ plants, outi of 3i4 inch pots, ready for immediate
planting,
S9.00 per 100.
F. R. PIERSON COMPAHY,
TABBTTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
Strong
Field
Grown
ROSES
KIFXEEN ACRES OE
Better
Than
Imported.
HYBRID PERPETUAL, MOSS -«» CLIMBING ROSES,
Extra strong, bushy, well developed plants, no better in
the world, sure to please. General assortment of leading
Tarieties, including following best forcing sorts:
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. MAGNA CHARTA.
PAUL NEYRON, ULRICH BRUNNER,
MRS. J. H. LAING, M. P. WILDER,
PRINCE CAMILLE de ROHAN.
Special rates for early orders booked for coming Fall or Spring delivery.
.... EUI^I. ASSORTIHEBJX ....
HARDY PLANTS and SHRUBS, BULBS, FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SMALL FRUITS,
GRAPEVINES. Etc.
No trouble to show stock or quote prices. Catalogues and Price Lists Free.
40 TEABS. 29 GBEENHOUSES. 1000 ACRES.
MSTORIIUII1IIBISONCQ.,PIIII[M[,OIIIO.
662
The Klorisx's Exchanoe
Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Epiphyllum.
Editor Florists'' Exchange ;
Mr. Taplin's list of epiphyllums in July
14 Exchange is a good one, but he omits
the verj best and most distinct variety,
viz.: Epiphyllum Russellianum Gsertneri,
the flowers of vphich are more in the shape
of those of the phylloeactua well opened
and of an intense dazzling scarlet. It is
much more Boriferous than any other
epiphyllum. Plants three and four inches
high bloom profusely and not one out of a
I'LLUM RUSSELLIANUM G^RTNERI.
hundred fails to do so when a year or so
old Moreover, it can always be had in
bloom by Easter. It is the plant for
florists — had we the room for it we would
grow them by the thousand.
Philadelphia. A. Blanc.
. Mr. Blanc's method of growing accom-
panies his description of this variety; it
is as follows: "We grow ours in a cool
house during Winter, and three weeks be-
fore we wish them to bloom we bring them
in a warmer house. By this method we
have plants in flower for three months in
succession.
Walter Mott Explains.
Editor FlorisW Exchanae:
I see by your worthy Montreal corres-
pondent's notes I am charged with errone-
ously representing the houses being
erected by Jos. Bennett. Upon referring
to my note book I find the dimensions jot-
ted down are as given by me. They were
made following a remark as to disposal
of surplus stock which Mr. Bennett told
me he sent to the various hospitals, and
doubtless I was musing over this benev-
olent and laudable act, which should not
have been omitted from my notes but had
the precedence.
Regarding the steam pipe as purlin, it
struck me at the time as being curious
(a fact you will remember I noted) ; but as
our Canadian friends have made such in-
novations of late in rose houses, and proved
themselves such adepts in the culture of
the queen of flowers, it did not occur to
me that this new thing was impossible
and I was too modest to ask the question
even were I in doubt. 'Twas a very hot
day at time of my visit, which would ac-
count somewhat for my steamy ideas.
While apologizing for the discrepancies I
must take exception to the reference as to
my eyesight which was never better than
now. . It would also seem to cast reflection
upon my worthy host who would naturally
consider himself responsible for my con-
dition, both mentally and physically.
W. MOTT.
Columbus, O.
No delegate will attend from this city.
W, Knouth, of the Franklin Park Co., is
busily engaged, and Gus Dkobisch says
business was so brisk he is only just
straightening out. W. M.
Florists' Clubs, their Membership and
the Work they have Accomplished.
Davenport, Iotpa. — The Davenport
Florist Club was organized October 15,
189J. During the busy season we meet
once in three months, and in the Winter
on the first Saturday of each month.
There are seven members. The present
officers are Wesley Green, president ; Mrs.
C. M. Cross, vice-president ; J. T. Temple,
secretary and treasurer. The object is
mutual improvement. We had a good
chrysanthemum show in 1892, which was
a success, and will give another this Fall.
J. T. Temple.
Indianapolis.— The Indianapolis Flor-
ists' Club consists of about fifty members.
The attendance averages 25. The officers
for 1894 are : Henry Rieman, president; F.
B. Alley, secretary and treasurer. Regu-
lar monthly meeting every first Wednes-
day evening in the month. Meeting place,
Hall of Locomotive Engineers, cor. Mass.
ave. and New York st. Splendid rooms
with all conveniences for small entertain-
ments.
The Club was organized in 1887 with but
a few members ; it has helped to make the
annual chrysanthemum shows a great
success, and these exhibitions have helped
to keep the Club together. The Club was
organized shortly after the Society of In-
diana Florists got down to business. No
doubt the Club has done a great deal of
good, creating a mutual understanding
among the florists of this city ; while sev-
eral do not join they do not feel but kindly
towards it.
It was the direct cause of getting some-
thing done in the parks; it has helped to
make the gathering of florists in this city
agreeable; it binds the members together
in case of death or joy.
The annual chrysanthemum and floral
exhibitions may be considered love feasts
for the naembers, if conducted on a plan
that will do away with so much competi-
tion for premium s ; they should be held m ore
as a combined effort to show what the flor-
ists can do, without the unpleasant ex-
periences taking place at some shows.
W. G. Bertermann.
Kennett Square, Pa. — A preliminary
meeting was held in Kennett Square, Pa.,
on the 19th of November, 1891, for the pur-
pose of forming a society of florists. About
seventeen persons were present, nearly all
carnation growers. Edward Swayne ex-
plained the object of the meeting, when it
was decided to organize an association to
be called the Chester County Carnation
Society. At a subsequent meeting the fol-
lowing constitution was adopted and ofli-
cere elected : Joshua Ladley, president ;
Edward Swayne, vice-president; J. J.
Styer, treasurer; W. R. Shelmire, secre-
tary. These officers have been annually
reelected since that tim6.
We present the constitution as a model
of brevity and as one that answers every
purpose in an organization of this kind.
The membership is not restricted, any one
having interest enough to attend the meet-
ings being admitted.
The objects of the Society are: To deepen
the fraternal spirit in the trade, and in-
crease our profits through union ; to raise
the business in the estimation of the pub-
lic by a higher standard in the quality of
our products, and by uniformly honest
dealing ; to discuss subjects of general in-
terest, that each may have the beneflt of
the knowledge of all.
The members may consist of two classes,
active and honorary. Any person inter-
ested in the objects of this society is eligi-
ble to membership, unless rejected by five
black balls.
The Society has been measurably suc-
cessful, and still growing in interest; the
meetings are mostly well attended, and
the members enthusiastic in the advance-
ment of the carnation. Exhibitions of
seedlings and new varieties are held at
most of the meetings, and two general ex-
hibitions have been held — one in West
Chester in the Spring of 1893, and one in
Philadelphia the past March. The Society
has a membership at the present time of
about 45, and represents an area of about
250.000 feet of glass devoted to carnation
culture ; 800,000 carnation plants are set
out in the Spring by our members, and
they probably ship to market during the
Winter months not less than 5,000,000
blooms. The membership embraces a
radius of 10 to 15 miles from Kennett
Square. W. R. Shelmire.
New Bedford, Mass.— The first meeting
of our Gardeners and Florists' Club was
held December 16, 188T, with sixteen mem-
bers, and in June, 1888, the first and only
rose show was held. Up to the present
day they have an annual chrysanthemum
show in November. There are about 26
active members. The officers are : J.
Eaton, Jr., president; Fred. Puckering,
secretary. F. Puckering.
Ottawa, Ont.— The Ottawa Gardeners
and Florists' Club was organized in 1889.
Its object, according to constitution, being
the elevation of horticulture. It has a
membership of eighteen. President, H.
F. Sims; first vice-president, Chas. Scrim;
second vice-president, James Hickey ;
secretary, H. Parks; treasurer, John Gra-
ham ; seven directors. Interest in the
Club waned during the past year, but it
is hoped that with a change of hall it will
again revive. John Graham.
Philadelphia.— The Florists' Club was
organized on October 5, 1885, the object
then being to prepare for and carry out ar-
rangements for the S. A. F. convention to
be held at Philadelphia in 1886.
The first meeting was held at the store of
Jos. Kift & Sons, 24 members being en-
rolled the first night. It is still fresh in
the memories of the profession how the
convention of 1886 was carried out by this
Club. After the convention was over it
was found that considerable money was
left after all expenses were paid. This
really kept the organization together,
meetings being held regularly and different
topics relating to floriculture discussed,
until 1888, when a regular charter was ap-
plied for ; this was granted and duly re-
corded on December 6, 1888, the officers
then being Robert Craig, president ; Chas.
D. Ball, vice-president ; D. D. L. Farson,
secretary ; Thos. Cartledge, treasurer.
The Club meets on the first Tuesday of
the month, the annual meeting being in
October of each year. The following are
eligible to membership : professional
florists, nurserymen, gardeners, seedsmen
and dealers in florists' supplies.
It has increased in membership until
now it has 205 members in good standing.
The objects of the Club are to bring
members of the profession together and to
discuss such things as are beneflcial to
each other.
There is an essay committee of the Club
who try to have a paper on some im-
portant branch of the business read at
each meeting. Questions are also an-
swered on all leading business items of the
day.
The present officers are : Edwin Lons-
dale, president; Henry C. Sheafer, vice-
president ; Henry F. Michell, secretary ;
Thos. Cartledge, treasurer.
In connection with the Club are bowling
alleys and pool tables for the recreation of
the members or their friends, the same
being in charge of a club room committee.
David Rust.
PiTTSFiELD, Mass. — The Berkshire
County Gardeners and Florists' Club was
organized at Pittsfield in January, 1892, by
a few of our leading gardeners and florists;
today we have a membership of 60, most
of whom are eminent in their profession
and well-known. Our members are of
necessity scattered all over the county, yet
our meetings are usually well attended,
and occasionally they are charmingly in-
teresting and educating.
The benefits derived from such a Club
are numerous, although in a sense not
directly benefical. We meet socially each
month, and are mutually advantageous to
all by our exchanges of ideas in culture of
different plants.
Since we organized we have held two
very creditable exhibitions of chrysanthe-
mums and other flowers which were not
such a flnancial success as they deserved to
be, yet our expenses are fully paid, and we
have something on hand in the treasury.
The different flowers shown here were, to
many of our patrons, unseen or unheard of
before, and a large contingent of our best
class of people were daily visitors co the
exhibition. The expression was often
made in my hearing that they intended to
stay in the show as long as it was open,
that everything was so delightfully
pleasant. By this means we have awak-
ened the people to a love for fine flowers, to
their method of culture, which inevitably
brought to their notice the intelligence
and patience of the gardeners necessary to
bring plants to such perfection.
As one result of our exhibition several
families in this vicinity are either pros-
pecting to build, or are already building
greenhouses, thereby giving positions to
more trained gardeners.
An important feature of our Club is the
employment committee, which with the
aid of the members, has secured better
positions to some and positions for others.
The officers of the Club are: President
Col. W. Cutting, a gentleman that is a
great lover of flowers, who has done much
for the profession ; first vice-president,
John White, the veteran florist of this
city; second vice-president, William Grif-
fin, superintendent of the Mr. W. D.
Sloane's fine seat at Lenox. H. P. Lucas,
treasurer, a well-known seedsman and W.
M. Edwards is secretary. A. P. Meredith
is auditor ; be is a well-known horticul-
turist and gardener to Col. W. Cutting
who is the backbone of this Club. J. G. ,
McArthuris guard. Executive committee I
is Col. W. Cutting, A. P. Meredith, Ed-
ward Dolby, gardener to Zenaa Crane, Esq . ,
Dalton ; Robert Johnson, gardener to Mrs.
J. B. Crane, Dalton ; J. F. Hass, superin-
tendent of the G. H. Morgan estate at
Lenox; Geo. H. Thompson, superinten-
dent of Mr. H. H. Cook's place, Lenox, and
Thomas Campbell, the veteran gardener of
the county. W. M. Edwards, Sec'y.
St. Paul. — I am very sorry I cannot
give you a very encouraging report about
our Club here. We have no Club here at
present ; twice have we tried to get it a-
going, first about five years ago, when
quite a lively interest was taken; but it
grew less and less till finally it died com-
pletely. I believe the rock we foundered
upon was the assessment for expenses. I
think that any organization should have
some (if ever so small) fixed income ; that
is, let the members pay so much a year.
It is much easier to collect the dues in ad-
vance, than to spend the money first and
collect afterwards through assessments.
The second time we tried to get the Club
agoing was about three years ago when we
endeavored to organize for the purpose
of giving exhibitions, especially of chrys-
anthemums. That year we failed to find a
proper place to hold the show and the
same trouble as the first time I think was
the cause of the members losing interest.
We had no fixed dues, but the secretary
was supposed to collect, through assess-
ment, for expenses incurred. (I do not think
he has collected them yet). We went to
some expense that year in getting up pre-
mium list and other printing, and as it
was without any further result a good
many hated to pay the expenses and so
they did not come to any meeting.
The only organization we have here
which well manages to keep alive, is the
Society of Minnesota Florists, which was
organized some six years ago. This is
nearly a local society, the members being
composed almost exclusively of St. Paul
and Minneapolis florists. This organiza-
tion had at one time about 40 members,
but at present there is not more than half
that number in good standing. The offi-
cers are Gust. Malmqnist, president ; A. S.
Swanson, secretary ; Richard Messling,
treasurer. The Society was organized
mainly to give us a standing before the
State Agricultural Society so that we
might get a chance at the State Pairs.
Am sorry to say we have not yet had many
results, but hope to accomplish what we
aimed at. This Society held the first and
only real successful chrysanthemum show
ever held here. We started out to hold
monthly meetings and we had many very
interesting and useful discussions ; but
our by-laws were changed so as to give the
clubs a chance and we now only meet
twice a year, in March and September.
The fees are only one dollar a year and
although many members are in arrears for
years, we still have some money in the
treasury, and that, I think, will do more
than anything else to keep clubs together.
Have a fixed annual fee and collect same
promptly in advance ; it will never hurt
the club or society to have a little money
in their treasury. Aug. S. Swanson.
UticA, N. Y.— I do not know that I can
give you a flattering report of our Club.
It was organized in 1890, and the first year
we gave an exhibition that was very satis-
factory to all, and made some money.
There was no reason why we could not
have kept it up in good shape. One thing,
we increased the sale of chrysanthemums
the next season fifty percent., but some
jealousy crept in and we have had no show
since. The organization, however, still
holds together in hopes of something bet-
ter in the future. We have about forty
members. The officers are : J. Aucock,
president ; Charles Seitzer, vice-president;
J. C. Spencer, secretary; C. P. Baker,
treasurer. J. C. Spencer.
WASHiNaTON.— The Florists' Club of
Washington was organized March 7, 1889,
with twenty-two members ; it has now a
membership of forty-eight. The officers
for the present year are : President, W.
H. King: vice-president, Robert Lacey;
treasurer, Adolphus Gude ; recording sec-
retary, G. W. Oliver ; corresponding sec-
retary, W. F. Gude. It meets on the third
Wednesday of each month at 719 Sixth st.
Since its organization three chrysanthe-
mum exhibitions have been held under its
auspices, several papers have been read
and discussed. The question box never
fails to bring out very interesting- discus-
sions on different subjects each meeting
night. G. W. Oliyer.
MERIDIAN, MISS.
I must have the FLOBifli'B Exchange ; couldn't
keep my greenhouses without It ; might as well try
to hegin housekeeping without aoook-book.
GEO. W. STAPUE
^HEi KLORIST'S EXCHAPsraE.
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QUESTION BOX.
DPBN TO Att. AN8WBKS SOLICITED FKOM
THOSE WHO KHOW*
Pinching Rose Buds.
In reading authorities on rose growing
ander glass I find the treatment in some
things is so different that, as a beginner,
[ feel very much at sea. Alf P. Meredith,
in an articlel've justseen,say8, "all young
buds should be pinched out as they appear
[} Where, at the terminal or say a third of
the stem) reserving the strength in the
plant for later use." Now, Mr. M. A. Hunt
in his work " How to grow cut Flowers,"
page 223, says: "The practice of nipping
Chem (the buds) is to be deprecated, as it
leaves a mass of eyes on unripe wood,"
Btc. Both seems to be good and reasonable
advice, but which under the sun am I to
follow ? P-
[Undernoted are replies to your question
from several expert rose growers, each of
whom advocates pinching the buds under
certain conditions.
Our columns are open for a discussion of
this question by other rose growers.— Ed.]
My practice has always been to pinch off
all the buds from young roses until the
plants have become suflSolently established
to produce good flowers, and to take them
ofl at the terminal, or else one joint below.
W. H. TAPLIN.
Regarding the pinching or cutting back
of young rose buds I would say, that in
plants from aj up to 6 inch pots would ad-
vise pinching as the plant at this stage re-
quires all the foliage possible. When
thoroughly established in the benches a
slight shortening back will tend to make
the plant more robust and compact, and
when allowed to flower will more than
pay for the trouble and seeming waste of
flower during the Summer months.
Trusting I have fully answered your
question. JOHN H. TATLOB.
Regarding the question of keeping all
buds of young tea roses planted within
the past two months : as far as my ex-
perience goes, I believe in all buds being
pinched off at the terminal. Of course, if
an extra strong shoot starts up a foot or
more above its neighbors, I would let it
flower and cut it back half or three-quar-
ters of its length ; if you leave it and pinch
the bud off like the rest, it makes the
plants uneven and looks out of place. It
stands to reason that the pinching ofl
system is the best, because by so doing it
throws the strength back to making roots
and wood, and that is what is wanted be-
fore the short days. I think any one ex-
pecting to get roses from his small plants
now, and also in December, expects too
much. Make your wood now, you will get
your flowers later, A. D. ROSE.
Sow Bugs.
Baiter Florists' Exchanoe:
I notice in the last issue of the Florists'
ExcHAilGB, page 639, a controversy in re-
gard to "sow bugs" eating vegetation. I
have watched them at different times on
carnation blooms that had got down on
the ground as well as others that were
easy to get at, and I noticed that they
were very fond of cutting these to pieces ;
whether they swallowed any of the mate-
rial I am not able to say, as I did not dis-
sect them to find out. In the Spring of
1892 they became so numerous here that
they destroyed nearly all the cabbage and
tomato plants I tried to grow in the green-
houses ; they cut the plants off as fast as
they came up. I tried all kinds of poisons
and remedies that I could think of to de-
stroy the bugs, but without effect. In the
Spring of 1893 I tried "Maurer's Rat and
Roach Exterminator." I found they were
very fond of it, and would hunt it up as
long as any was to be found about the
benches. Since then I have had no trouble
with the sow bug.
Ants also are very fond of this poison.
It is no trouble to get rid of a colony of ants
In a short time with it.
My opinion is that G. A. Knight, Vic-
toria, B. C, is correct in regard to the sow
bug eating plants and roots.
A. W. Fox.
Mr. G. A. Knight's experience with
wood lice is very much the same as mine.
I find them to be very troublesome in the
fern house, where they will eat the young
fronds of adiantum as soon as the latter
appear. One year we had a bench of car-
nations, on which some flowers were
bnrsted, and at night we found two or
three sow bugs or wood lice in each, eat-
ing away the petals in the bursted calyx.
The remedy I employed for this pest was
powdered sugar mixed with arsenic, which
killed them in large numbers.
It is a surprise to me that there should
be any doubt on the subject of their feed-
ing on live plants or not. If Mr. Fuller
had only placed a few slices of carrot or
potato in the greenhouse he would soon
have seen "our little sow bugs" showing
their ability to feed on them.
Gtjstave Schkadek.
Newtown, L. I.
Hot Water Under Pressure Heating-.
Is it possible to apply the pressure sys-
tem to the ordinary four-inch caulked
pipes ? It seems to me that it would not
be possible to keep the joints tight, owing
to the constant expansion and contraction
going on.
Also, will you please explain how a
greater heat Is obtained from the pipes in
the pressure system, as when water begins
to boil it turns into steam, which is at 212
degrees ? P.
ANSWER.
I have had caulked joints in piping give
way at eight pounds pressure, conse-
quently they are not adapted to it. In
hot water heating, with open ends, the
water at boiling point will evaporate and
keep at the same temfierature, while if
confined, the heat will increase with the
pressure, as steam does ; 300 pounds pres-
sure will bring the water at SOO degrees.
But as we have stated elsewhere, good
results cannot be obtained with the com-
mon hot water and steam boilers in use
now, except with greatly increased con-
sumption of fuel, as they are not powerful
enough. Small pipe coils containing but
little water, and that circulating so many
times over the fire, are the only devices
that will heat water under pressure
economically and thoroughly, otherwise
hot water under pressure will be a failure.
Dents Zibngibbel.
Sweet Peas.
1. What quantity of sweet pea seed will
it take to plant 100 running feet ?
2. How far apart should rows be made ?
3. In order to cut them from Christmas
until April, would it be best to make two
plantings?
i. Which IS the strongest growing and
most prolific of the white kinds ?
3. Are Countess of Radnor, Princess of
Wales and Isa Eckford desirable kinds ?
6. What is the pronunciation of the
word " Dracsena " ? T. B. S.
Florida.
ANSWER.
(1) I can only speak for this locality,
where we plant a little thick, in order to
feed the cut worms who destroy many
young vines as they come up. Pour ounces
is about the quantity of seed required for
a double row 100 feet long.
(2) The space between the double rows
should be one foot, with the brush or trel-
lis between, then allow a space of three
feet to the next double row.
(3) I cannot say how long a planting will
hold out in your climate, here we begin to
cut about July 1, and continue for three
months.
(4) Alba Magniflca and Emily Hender-
son are the two best white varieties with
(5) Countess of Radnor and Isa Eckford
are very desirable, but Princess of Wales I
should not care for in any quantity. I
would add Miss Blanche Ferry if under
glass, but if in the open ground. Painted
Lady, Mrs. Gladstone, Cardinal, Boreat
ton. Butterfly, Primrose and Orange
Prince. L- D. Robinson.
(6) The correct pronunciation is Drae-se-
na, the diphthong ae assuming the sound
of ee as in the word " feed."— Ed.
ashes ; but it also had no effect. Growing
desperate I took some Slug Shot and mixed
it with Paris green in the following pro-
portions: a tablespoouf ul of Paris green to
a pound of Slug Shot. Two dustings of
this mixture fixed them. I first syringed
the plants, had one man syringing and an-
other follow him up with a bellows apply-
ing the mixture. A. D. ROSE.
Grafting Tree Paeonies.
Herbaceous psBonies are cultivated more
or less in almost every garden in some
way or other ; but there are many, even
among practical gardeners and florists,
who have little or no experience of their
propagation in a thorough manner, and to
such perhaps a few notes may be of some
In grafting tree paeonies, the herbaceous
sort, Paeonia edulis, should be chosen as
the species to graft on, Paeonia officinalis
not being so good for the purpose. Large
sized pieces of the roots should be taken,
and allowed to lay uncovered for a short
time so as to wither a little. The best time
to do this is in July and the early part of
August. Slit or cleft grafting can be
employed, the first method being prefer-
able.
When grafted, keep the roots close under
a handlight ; but, in the case of a large
number of plants being operated on a close
frame is best. Whatever means is chosen
the grafted plants should stand behind a
north wall, or under some kind of shading
of a close nature, and in the open. When
grafted they should be planted close
together in a bed, and just up to the end
of the graft, and left till October. This
bed must be moist enough to keep the
plants fresh until the union has taken
place between the root and graft, without
having to water it. In the month men-
tioned the grafted plants may be placed
in pots of a suitable size and kept under
glass in a cool house until the Spring. To
secure the grafts to the root Indian rubber
twine, or some similar elastic material,
produces the best results.
RoBT. John Hamill.
Short Hills, N. J.
To Get Rid of Grasshoppers.
Having been unfortunate enough to run
short of soil that had been stacked up dur-
ing cold weather, I had to use fresh soil
only a few weeks after being stacked.
When the fresh soil had been in the green-
house a week it became alive with small
grasshoppers, the largest not over half an
inch long, others being more like files in
size. There were thousands of them. I
first tried sprinkling the plants and dust-
ing heavily with tobacco dust, but they
got fat on that. I then tried hellebore— it
was no use; next Hammond's Slug Shot,
sprinkling the plants and dusting it on
the plants when they were wet ; same re-
sult. I was advised to try a mixture of
tobacco water, whale oil soap and wood
Dracaenas and Their Culture.
Dracaenas are among the most beautiful,
useful and lasting foliage plants we have.
They are very useful for sub-tropioal gar-
dening, house decoration, jardinieres,
table decoration, etc. Their culture and
propagation is very easy. Some varieties
are very quick growing, and will make
good specimens in eighteen months. A
well-grown si)ecimen is a good telling
plant at exhibitions, and is always ad-
mired, their noble foliage and colors,
showing up with other plants.
Florists growing a general nursery stock
can always find ready sale for dracaenas.
They delight in a moist, warm tempera-
ture, some requiring stove treatment,
others a temperate house.
Most people grow these plants in too
heavy soil ; to have well furnished plants
start them in small pots. Some growers
prefer striking the tops ; it is a good prac-
tice, but the plants do not color well. The
potting material should consist of a mix-
ture of equal parts of good yellow loam,
leaf mould and well rotted manure, and a
good liberal supply of sharp sand and
charcoal. Drainage is one of the main
points to be seen to in growing dracsenas.
When once the soil becomes sour you can
never expect a good plant. Another item
is in keeping them clean ; this can be done
by syringing on bright days. Always
keep them growing close to the glass ; try
to avoid all cold draughts as they check
growth, and never let them get pot pound ;
dracffinas need a fair amount of pot room.
The numerous additions that have been
made of late years all over Europe and in
this country by importation and hybridiz-
ing, render it impossible to keep a record
of them all, and it would take columns to
describe every variety now known, but
I will name a few of the best varieties that
can be grown with success by any com-
mercial house for profit. Some of the
older standards are still to the front to-
day, and these old favorites are found in
every quarter of the horticultual world.
TWELVE Vakieties roE Florists' Use.
— D. amabilis, D. Baptistii, D. cannaefolia.
D. chelsonii, D. imperialis, D. rubra, D.
termiualis and its family, D. Lindeni, D.
Massangeana, D. fragrans, D. Sheperdii,
D. Youngii. These can be grown in a
temperature of about 60 degrees.
For Conservatory and House Decor-
ation. — The following varieties will be
found very useful : D. australis, D. iudi-
visa, D. lineata, D. Veitchii, D. congesta,
and D. Draco.
For Jardinieres and Table Decora-
tion.—D. gracilis, D. Guilfoylei, D. su-
perba, D. congesta, and D. nigro rubra.
Exhibition Specimens.— D. Linder
one of the best ; D. amboynensis, D.
Bausei, and Vicomtesse de Bellevale, D.
reneradia, D, Thomsonii, D. Barronii, D.
Reali, D. Reine des Beiges, D. Goldieana,
D. Gladstoneii, D. hybrida.
To grow these plants perfect they should
be plunged in tan in a little bottom heat,
kept clean and close to the glass. When
the pots are full of roots give them manure
water alternately ; do not always use one
kind of manure ; change it every week.
Soot is unsurpassable, but use it weak at
first.
The last named varieties require more
heat, the majority of them and their
parents are natives of the South Sea
Islands.
Harry Papworth.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
i words), each in-
;;ITUATI0N wanted by German gardener, single.
, and cbryaanthemums preferred.
Addres F. BHer, General Post Office, Brooklyn, N.Y.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
NESS of G. H. Kiggs, 134
Bellevue Avenue, Newport, R. I. For par-
ticulars, address
GEO. H, RTGGS,
134 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R. I.
IVHCN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SAL£ .^atL.
Florist business for sale, old stand,
long established. Office and green-
houses near Evergreen cemetery.
Will lease. Call or address,
G. &. Le Quesne, 1013 Putnam &v., Brooklyn.
FOR SALE.
Six acres of laud and all the contents to
carry on the nursery and florist business.
Established 14 years, the present owner is too
old to attend to it ; a fine chance for a yount?
man with some cash. For particulars apply to
S. BRYAN, P. 0. Box 404, Jacksonville, Fla.
GREENHOUSES TO RENT
At Moorestown, Burlington Co., New
Jersey, nine miles from Philadelphia on
railroad, four houses, 10,000 feet of glass,
two boilers. Splendid opportunity.
JOS. T. SULLIVAN, Moorestown, N.J.
M WRITING MENTION 1
RIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALF.
Fifteen hunared feet four inch pipe, (Hitch-
ings). Price on application.
Three thousand AMERICAN BBAUTIBS,
31^ Inch pots, extra fine stock, at $10.00 per 100.
P. R. QUINLAN & CO.,
904 W. Senesee St., SYRACUSE, N. Y.
AT CHATHAM, N. J.,
In the c lebrated Hose growing district.
For S'le or to let, five new adjoinii'g green-
houses, piped by Hitchings for violets or car-
nations, but can be altered for roses, cottage,
stables, shed, chiclien yard and two acres of
land, plenty of water, abundance of greenhouse
soil on hand. Good opportunity for skilltul.
workman with small means. Price $4000.
Terms easy to reliable party. Ad' ress
R. S. PERRIN, 406 West 14th St., New York.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
Two LAUGE GREENHOUSES,
100 feet loug by 18 feet wide, containing
6,000 feet of glass; built two years ago, with all
modern improvements, by the late John l-".
Nitterhouse, practical florist. Greenhousi-s
situated half mile from town, convenient to
two railroads, and stoclced with Roses, Carna-
tions, etc. Possession given October 1st.
For further particulars, address
Mks. S. J. NITTEEHOirSE,
Franklin Co.,
Watnesboko, Pa.
EVERY live florist should keep np with
the times, and the only way he can do
this is by being a reader of the FLORISTS'
Exchange. The subscription price is 11.00
a year.
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THE^ "PtORTST'S "FDl^rCTTATSTGrn
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
LiELlA XanthinA. — This distinct species
resembles Cattleya crispa or Leelia pur-
purata very much in habit of growth. The
pseudo-bulbs are narrowly clavate, com-
pressed and monophyllous, becomiDg yel-
low with age, 5-8 inches long, supporting
an uprignt stiff oblong leaf 8-10 inches
long. The flowers are borne 3-8 in number
on scapes eight inches or more long, and
the Individual flower expands 3^ inches ;
sepals and petals oblong, crisped, bright
buff yellow ; lip short, yellow at the base,
pure white in front with three or four
short crimson lines in front of the column.
There are several varieties of this species,
some with much shorter growths and
smaller flowers, but all inferior to the
type above mentioned. The plant is of
easy cultivation either in pot or basket,
and does very well in a potting mixture
composed of equal parts chopped peat fiber
and live sphagnum moss, with liberal
drainage of broiien crocks or charcoal.
The blooms are produced from the last
matured pseudo-bulbs as the plant starts
new action, consequently after that period
a more liberal supply of water will be re-
quired until the new growths are perfected.
The temperature recommended for L.
purpurata applies equally to this species.
Abides falcatum.— var. Leon las— In
habit of growth this species somewhat re-
sembles A. odoratum. The coriaceous
ligulate foliage is eight inches long, deep
green. The auxiliary scapes are 10-15 inches
long, densely clothed on the apical half
with sweet-scented flowers over an inch
across ; sepals (the lateral two connate
with the base of the lip) and petals white
tipped with rose; the lip trifid, trans-
formed into an incurved, hollow, compres-
sed spur at the center, the side lobes are
semi-lunar, white, dotted and tipped with
rose, the larger central lobe is rhom^boid,
white, dotted with rose, the central and
apical portion bright rose.
This species is of easy culture and may
be equally well grown in pot, basket or
cylinder, with plenty of drainage and a
heavy top dressing of sphagnum ; a bright
partially shaded location should be given
it, with plenty of water and syringing
overhead in bright weather when air is ad-
mitted. The temperature should range
from 55 to 60 degrees at night and 65 or 70
degrees with sun heat during Winter, and
as near that temperature as possible dur-
ing Summer.
Sarcochilus Berkeleti.— This dwarf
growing species is closely related to the
saccolabiunxs, and makes a very pretty
basket plant to grow with phalaenopsis, it
requiring quite the same treatment and
compost. The foliage is strap shape,
emarginate, several inches long and bright
green in color. The drooping scapes are
&-13 inches long and many flowered, each
flower expanding three-quarters of an
inch; the sepals and petals are sulphur
white ; the compressed, saccate lip is tri-
lobedj sulphur white, the lateral lobe in
addition is toothlike and crimson on the
face.
This species does well under basket cul-
ture in chopped sphagnum, with plenty of
drainage, a moist atmosphere and a tem-
perature of 65 degrees by night and 75 de-
grees by day during Winter and an ad-
vance of 10 degrees during Summer.
Ctpripedium Sargentianum is a very
distinct species of the Selenipedium sec-
tion, of quite recent introductioh, its
nearest affinity being C. Lindleyanum.
The sword-like foliage is bright grass
green, edged with pale yellow, and about a
foot long. The sparingly bracted brown
scapes are covered with white pubescence,
erect, 2-3 feet high and many flowered; the
individual bloom expands nearly four
inches ; the dorsal sepal is oblong, pale
whitish green on the front, the reverse
side pubescent, pale green, longitudinally
penciled with rufus brown ; petals nar-
row, slightly clavate, very pale green,
shading to white at the apices, aod striped
and bordered with red, the reverse side
much deeper in color, lip shallow, aper-
ture large, tawny green, the infolded
lobes speckled with light brown.
This species does best in a mixture of
equal parts chopped peat and sphagnum,
in well drained pots, and requires a liberal
supply of water at all seasons. The tem-
perature should range as near as possible
between 65 and 75 degrees, with 5 to 10 de-
grees less at night. Unless the atmosphere
is free and the house well ventilated, this
species should not be syringed overhead ;
the water lodges in the young growths,
and as it does not evaporate readily, is lia-
ble to rot them.
Onciditjm LURiDtTM is a species without
pseudo-bulbs. The large succulent, ob-
long, lanceolate leaves appear singly on
thick root stocks, and are dull green, occa-
sionally dotted with brown ; the panicles
are branched from the base, are 4-5 feet
long and many flowered. The flowers ex-
pand over an inch; the segments are all
undulated; sepals and petals yellowish
green or dull brown, spotted with brown ;
lip trilobed, the inferior lobes small, the
superior one oblong, brown and yellow,
with a five-lobed yellow and purple crest ;
column white, tinged with purple. This
species does very well under either pot or
basket culture, the latter is, however,
preferable; plenty of drainage is required
and good rough material should be used
for potting; chopped rhizome of osmunda
fera and sphagnum, equal parts, inter-
serted with lumps of charcoal will be
found very suitable. A bright position,
and a temperature of 65 or 70 degrees is
required during Winter, with 10 degrees
more during Summer months. Syringing
overhead is beneficial durine bright
weather, when plenty oC air is admitted,
but too much water should not be given
at the roots at any time, or the large
fleshy leaves absorb it and become spotted.
Odontoglossum Harktanum. — This
very fine species blooms at different
periods of the year, usually during the
Spring and Summer months,from the new
maturing growths. The pseudo-bulbs are
2-^ inches long, oval or ovate, compressed,
slightly corrugated with age, bright
green, each supporting a pair of light
green, oblong-obtuse leaves 8-12 inches
long; scapes lateral, 10-18 inches long,
and 6-12 flowered. The flowers expand
over three inches ; sepals deep brown,
barred and tipped with yellowish green ;
petals smaller, incurved, pale yellowish
white, longitudinally barred and spotted
with manve purple on the basal half ; the
apical portion brown, tipped with green-
ish yellow; lip white, heavily marked
with blue or mauve purple, the crest com-
posed of thick glandular fimbriation.
This species does best iu rather small
well drained pots, in a mixture of equal
parts chopped peat fiber and sphagnum
moss, pressed in firmly around the roots.
Plenty of water is required at all times,
and a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees
should be retained in Winter, with a moist
cool one during Summer months. It is a
fine orchid for cutting purposes.
Robert M. Grey.
Sweet Peas.
The culture of this famous flower is be-
coming more general among the flower
loving people; the types are better known
hence the large sales of individual varieties.
Introductions within the past five years
have been of good types, decided colors and
bold stately flowers.
Our experiments in the last three years
at Riverton, N. J., have proved very inter-
esting, permitting us to gain more knowl-
edge of cultivation, as well as to distin-
guish the spurious from the good, also
to select those with long stems and fine
texture of flower.
We begin in February preparing the
ground by digging trenches 12 in. wide
and 12 deep, then tilling 3 in. sheep manure
pulverized, thoroughly mixing the soil by
digging the bottom of trench, leaving soil
and sheep manure well mixed. This we
let stand about three weeks to one month,
then we sow a single row of sweet peas in
the centre of trench, the seeds about one
inch apart and cover with two inches of
soil, leaving a trench of from four to six
inches deep. Posts are driven in every six
feet and allowed to stand 36 inches out of
ground. These are made of cedar bean
poles sawed in lengths of 4 feet each and
driven in. On these galvanized wire net-
ting, No. 20, of two inch mesh, thirty-six
inches high is stretched. It is important
to have this firm, so that when the vines
are up and climbing the wire does not
yield much to wind, as it will pull the
vines from ground between posts, where
there is no support.
The colors are in close proximity so that
the merits of each sort may be more easily
determined, and the carefully selected
stock traced to its grower.
During the season when cutting for ex-
hibition, we are also careful to keep pods
cut and not allowed to develop. This
method insures a continuous supply of
large flowers. During the warm weather
of May we begin mulching with grass, and
keep well watered by letting the water run
in the trench without wetting the vines.
First sowing was made March 10, and
first cutting of perfect flowers, June 10,
these we exhibit at the store, 714 Chestnut
St., three times a week, for the benefit of
the public. Special interest is taken in
showing separate colors.
Among the recent introductions of
special merit, we name :
Countess of Radnor, lavendar; Duchess
of Edinburgh, scarlet; Emily Henderson,
white; Mrs. Gladstone, pale flesh; Mrs,
Sankey, white; Primrose, creamy white,
Igenator, chocolate, white ground ; Blanche
Ferry, pink and white ; and new varieties :
Boreatton, dark maroon ; Cardinal, bright
scarlet; Lottie Eckford, lavendar pink
and white ; Miss Hunt, pale carmine and
salmon; Orange Prince, orange pink;
Princess of Wales, striped mauve on white
ground; Queen of England, white; Splen-
dor, rich rose, large.
The above list is perhaps the best '* sweet
sixteen." For florists' use we would name
Apple Blossom, Blanche Ferry, Butterfly,
Cardinal, Countess of Radnor, Emily Hen-
derson, Mrs. Gladstone, Mrs. Sankey,
Orange Prince, Splendor.
The above list is small, but it embraces
the most distinct and decided colors. Var-
"egated sorts are of no value to a florist. —
J. Otto Thilow, of Henry A. Dreer.
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Plans and Estimates furnished on application.
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or the Structural Iron 'Work ship-
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JOHN DICK Jr., 250 So. 11th St, Phila., Pa.
WHFBI WRITING MENTIOWTHEn-ORIST'SexCHflNftg
STANDARD FLOWER PDTS.
10 per cent, off for Cash with order, special
discount on large orders. We carry a large
stock on hand of good strong Pots.
Price List of Standard Flower Pots.
. 50 00
. 75 00
100
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 34th
Street, New York City, New York Agents.
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material in Clear Cypress.
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For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
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226 North Salina St., SYRACUSE, N. Y.
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INCORPORATBD,
Horticultural Ircliltects and Hot-water [ngineerSi
Send for catalopue, enclosing four cents Jn stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
' We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm of SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
luce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the inan-
dgement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in furthe
■raprovements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
-vhat is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send tor price list and samples and
,ve know you will give us an order Mention papei
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
STANDARD POTS.
Havinff greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTSj we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unUmited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It wiU be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing" elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,''''''^^ll^ii^^^^*"^
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We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unUmited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE'tVS & CO.,
■•ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The cheapeBt. eaaleat to operate, and by fai' the
bettC machine In the market. Don't buy a Venti-
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circular, which will be Bent you free, (riving priceB,
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Also prevents " "'
than pay the addit „ .._ „ .
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circulars, with full particulars, and Price List.
J. M. GASSER, Florist, Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
. J. K. ALLEN,
Wholasale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERSt
1 06 W. a«th St., Mew York.
Ordera br mail or teleffrapli promptly Att«nd«d
to. TelepboneCaU, 100618111 St.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
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BAYLIS, 1
Wholesale
Florist,
17 W. 28tli St.,
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Established 1887. |||||
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦FLORISTS,
12 West 87tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
, 932 18th ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 TTEST 28th STREET,
NEW YORK.
% We lead in American Beauty,
I Meteor and Bridesmaid.
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29th St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Florist
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
Telephone Call, 1307 88th St.
.ill kinds of Roses, Violets and Carnations a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
E;Dl^AIt» C. HOStAN
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
'I
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Brldei Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOLESAIiE DEALER IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
Wl|ol6sale Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCIJ FROM BEST GROWERS.
"^-•^"in^resent CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sources, and
vhile we do not guarantee ttieir accuracy, they are all that can be expected from a
I market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
won OTHER COMMISSION I>JBAI,JERS SEE NEXT' IPAGE.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
ANT> FLOKISTS' SUPPI.IBS.
Orders by malic telephone^ expresi or tela- I
graph promptly filled.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass. |
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
ran Florists
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLOEISTS wanting good stock, well-
paclied and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if tliey place their orders
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 B«Boon 8t., Boston, Mate.
WH MAKH A SPBCIALTT OF SHIPPINQ
ohoioe RoBOB and other Flowera, osrefal]^
Sacked, to all points In Western and Middle
bates. Return Teleffram Is sent imme-
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KENNICOTT BROS. COBIPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
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MILLANG BKOS.,
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTUTES F>URDV,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer In
-. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholeule CommlBBiOtt Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
33 TFest SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
Wholesale Florists,
PRESENT headquarters:
913 BE0ADWA7 anl GUT ri,OW£It ESCHASaS,
NEW YORK.
J3P" Consignments Solicited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist, ||
53 WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
W. EI^I^ISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND PI.ORIST SUPPLIES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. louls, Mo.
A COSIPIETE LINE OP WIRE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wboleaale Oommisslou Dealers In
GhI Flawers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 12th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LErPINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
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Florists,
METS,
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ALWAYS OH HAND.
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Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA. |
FRKD. EHRET,
U/I^olesal? ^ut plou/^r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
OoirespondexiGe Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
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SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEASQUAm&S FOR CAmilOliS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
DAN'L, B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 WashlnEfon SI., Buffalo, N. Y.
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Toronto Flower Show.
The annual flower show of the Toronto
Electoral District Society was opened July
18 at the Horticultural Gardens, which
were taken over by the Society, and the
public were only admitted on payment of
the entrance fee, 25c. The show was a
very good one in the quality and quan-
tity of the plants and cut flowers, but the
general arrangement was not flrst-class,
the building being too small for such a
number of large specimens. Palms, ferns
and foliage plants had to be crowded into
about a third of the space they actually
required. The rules for having the exhib-
its in the building by a certain time were
not attended to; a matter which is getting
worse every year. This sort of thing makes
much extra work for the superintendent
and his assistants, and from the comments
I heard last night I think it will be altered
before another year. It is impossible for
any superintendent to arrange the plants
to their best effect when he does not know
what he has to work with.
In Class 1 Mr. Chambers and Mr. Hous-
ton were the largest prize takers, both
showing some exceptionally fine grown
plants. The former gentleman had among
other things grand marantas, palms, cro-
tons, pandanus, anthuriums and ferns,
one of the latter a plant of Miorolepia hirta
cristata, being nearly eight feet across.
Mr. Houston had elegant plants of palms,
ferns, dracaenas, alocasias and one of the
large Dicksonias that was in the New
South Wales exhibit at the World's Fair.
He also showed some very nice gloxinias.
Mr. Ewing, of the Normal Schools, bad
very fine caladiums and ferns. His plants
of palms, ferns and flowering plants in
small pots were a feature of the show. In
foliage plants, Mr. Reeves, of Reservoir
Park, and Mr. Houston showed fine speci-
mens, and the other exhibitors were close
up to them.
The adlantums were very fine, and the
competition between Mr. Chambers and
Mr. A. McPherson was very close. Mr.
Chambers only winning by having six dis-
tinct varieties. One of Mac's plauts, A.
cuneatum, was over six feet across.
In the groups of plants there were four
competitors, and they gave the judges
some trouble. That of Mr. Laing, which
took the first prize, was a very tasteful ar-
rangement, in which adlantums, rex be-
gonias and a few specimen plants of palms
and crotons were made to show their best
points.
Mr. Cotterel's bank which took the
second prize, was made up of fine healthy
young palms and foliage plants with quite
a few orchids and liilium lancifolium
through it. It was not so well arranged as
Mr. Laing's, but had a far more valuable
lot of plants in it than was in any of the
groups.
The third prize was taken by Manton
Bros., and the fourth by Mr. Watkins, of
the Horticultural Gardens, with a very
tasteful arrangement of small ferns and
foliage plants.
I heard very little complaints about the
judging in this or any of the classes.
In class 2 Spears & Muston, Harry Dale
and W. Scott showed some very nice roses,
proving that roses can be had good at this
time of the year. The sweet peas were
very fine, many of Eckford's new varieties
being much admired. Carnations were
very good and being shown 50 in a vase
looked very well, W. Scott being flrst with
his namesake. Messrs. Grainger Bros,
were flrst with a collection of dahlias ; they
were very good.
The weather has been very hot and dry
lately, so the collections of annuals were
not quite as good as I have seen them.
Perennials were also affected from the
same cause, but A. Gilchrist, the president
of the Club, is an enthusiast in this class
and he put up a very fine exhibit, many of
them being bright and showy as well as
rare.
In class 3 there was plenty of competi-
tion and the work was generally very
good, but some of the boys don't quite
understand the proper blending of colors
yet. I noticed one bouquet of Perle and
Meteor roses tied with a bright blue rib-
bon, and several designs in which pink
and scarlet were mixed together.
The prize for a dinner table was taken
by Grainger Bros., the only other table in
competition being disqualifled because it
was not "set," it having only the table
cloth and napkins and the floral work on it
In the bouquets the competition was
keen, but the judges wanted nothing but
roses. So nearly all the winning ones were
bunches of roses. C.Tidy and C.Arnold were
the most successful exhibitors in this class.
In class 4, everything was very good,
especially ripe grapes shown by Mr. Cham-
bers, Mr. Wadds and Mr. Richardson.
The local press have advertised the show
well and most of them published a nearly
correcr. copy of the prize list this morning.
The show was not well patronized.
The judges were Mr. Scott, Mr. Belsey
and Prof. Cowell, of Buffalo, N. Y., and
Mr. Foster, of Hamilton, Ont., and the
awards gave general satisfaction, though
they were not the judges recommended by
our Association. Thos. Manton.
The Convention Trade Exhibit.
Since _ my last communication in this
connection flfteen additional entries have
been received, as follows :
J. C. Vaughan, plants, bulbs, etc. ; C. H.
Joosten, bulbs, fostite, bellows; Wm.
Tricker & Co., aquatics; Storrs & Har-
rison, roses ; Siebrecht & Wadley, plants ;
John N. May, plauts; Edwin Lonsdale,
plants ; Major Bonaflon, patent fence ; L.
B. Brague, ferns, etc. ; S. A. Weller,
jardinieres ; A. H. Hews & Co., pottery;
Wisconsin Flower Exchange, plant tubs ;
E. A. Ormsby, Ventilating apparatus;
Thomas Woodason, patent bellows, sprays,
etc. ; Herendeen Mfg. Co., boilers, etc.
These, with 28 entries already reported,
make 43 in all, which is a gratifying proof
of the continued popularity of the annual
Trade Display. In St. Louis last season
the total entries were only 34.
The space at this writing (July 21), is
now all taken, with the exception of a few
feet here and there, and this notwith-
standing that some more space has been
added by the removal of the athletic
apparatus in the hall and by abandoning
the idea of having a cross passage in the
center. This latter plan would doubtless
have been convenient but had to go owing
to the pressure for space.
It has been decided to make the wide
(8 ft.) center table running the entire
length of the hall 18 inches in height, this
being deemed the best height for the
proper display of palms, crotons and other
decorative plants. All the other tables
will be 2* feet in height, and 4 feet in
width. Tne hall is well lighted from both
sides and there will be no trouble about
insufficient light anywhere.
For further information address the
undersigned at 1025 Arch St., Philadelphia.
G. C. Watson,
Supt. Exhibition.
CUT FLOWERS.
Lir.. AURATUM, at «I5.00 per 100.
tIL. SPECIOSUM, at S4.00 per 100.
We will have a fine supply of these all
Siimincr. First class for funeral work.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE
Boi 87, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Summer Rose Buds
of Perle, Meruiet, Kride and Niplietos.
FRESH CUT.
Shipped C. O. D. at $3. GO per 100.
YORKVILLE GREENHOUSE,
GEO. H. BENEDICT,
Tclcplioue 618.
YOllKVU.LE, N. Y.
r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
J E. G. HILL & CO.. I
Who Should Advertise ?
Who should advertise, is a question that
has been propounded and answered in dif-
ferent ways.
Our answer : Everyone who has any-
thing to sell, whether it is a product of the
hand, brain or machine, andin caseswhere
those who wish to buy, or secure, or ex-
change anything that they cannot obtain
conveniently, they should advertise.
— Western Stationer,
I Wholesale Florists, |
* RICHMOND. INDIANA. *
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦
♦ POND LILY FLOWERS t
^ all Summer. m
5 Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. a
J Blue, in August. \
J GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Park St. Boston. ♦
REX BEGONIAS.
3U0O strong' plants. Fine vnriet.iea: Erdoty,
Clossen, Alme. X.e Eourg-, M. de Peralta,
and more other good sorts, 3J^ in. pots,,
$4.00; 2 in. pots, $3.50 per lOa. Cash with
LOUIS STELZIG, East M. St., Springfield, 0.
CART«ATIOKS AI.L, SOL,D.
I have a fine lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANNA.
It, has proven the best yellow for bedding.
WRITE FOR PRICE.
JOHN McGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
EVERY FLORIST SHOULD HAVE A STANDARD LIBRARY
BOOKS
The publishers of The Florists' Exchange, realizing the con-
stant demand on the part of the Trade for literature containing general
or special information on the innumerable forms of plant life and plant
culture which serve to make up the business, have for some months
past been engaged in the compilation of a valuable list of works bear-
ing on Horticulture, published in this and other countries, and the
result of their labor is a handy little catalogue of forty pages,
embracing about three hundred of the most reliable and approved
publications treating on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables and the study
of Botany. Each book listed is accompanied by a concise description
of contents.
At the close of the catalogue is given a selected list of Horticul-
tural and general periodicals, any of which can be obtained singly, or
in club with The Florists' Exchange or American Gardening at
reduced prices.
For present or future use this catalogue will be found invaluable,
and we will be pleased to have you show your interest by sending for
a copy. We can furnish any book desired at publisher's price.
Catalogues are now ready and will be mailed free on application.
TOBACCO DUST
If you want an article that will extermin-
ate the PESTS on Chrysanthemums, etc..
at once my SPECIAL. It will do
and wash off easily, leaving the
etc., ord
the _ .^ ^
plant clean for market. !S4.00'i>er Case.
H.A. STOOTHOFF,
331 Madison Avenue, New York»
668
The Kt^orist's Exchange.
I J. M, THORBURN & CO.^.- I
15 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK, ^
Solicit the Wholesale
Florist Trade and offer-
E DUTCH BULBS,
I ROMAN HYACINTHS, |
I LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, |
I BERMUDA EASTER LILIES, |
I DAFFODILS, Etc., Etc. i«r*-"',j2r |
CELERY PLANTS,
strong and Stocky, SI. 00 per 1000.
BIG 4 CELERY CO., Kalamazoo, Mich.
''PHB men in the trade who make the
1 greatest success, in a business point of
view, are those who advertise in the
Flokists' Exchange.
2,000 Bnshels of ONIONS for the Trade.
IS
TRANSPLANTED
CELERY PLANTS.
EXTKA riNl!) PLANTS.
White Plume, Heartwell, Giant Pascal, New
Rose, Golden Dwarf, Large UibbeiJ.
At S3 per 1,000. Samples Free.
CASH "WITH ORDER.
Giistave 6!lock, Florist, Fort Lee, N. .T.
Egyptian or Winter Onion Sets.. $1.75 $1.60
" " Bottoms. .50 .40
Yellow Potato Onions, med. size 1.35 1.(0
Sets a.60 3.00
Wliite '• " med.size 3.00 1.50
Free on board at Richmond, Va.
A fter another year's trial our Big G collection
of Strawberries stands first. Our Pride Ited
l^aspberry, the earliest in cultivation.
Cleveland Nursery Co., Rio Vista, Va., Introducers.
CELERY PLANTS!^
White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at $1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free.
C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
Chinese Sacred Lilies, Lilies of the Valley,
Azaleas and Palms, Lilium Auratum,
Salesrooms;
AT LOWEST MAKKET PRICES.
p. O. Box 29, - Jersey City, N- .
60 Barclay Street, New Yorfe.
N/'N/'. CD.
HYACINTH * GLASSES.
. FOR THE TRADE. >
FINEST BELGIAN— Colors : Crystal, Amber, Amethyst, Blue and Green
■■" "" — '^ * ^'^ $4.00 ; per barrel of 5 dozec
6.75; " 5
Singles,
$1.00 per doz.; Assorted,
Doubles, 1.50
Tye Pattern, 1.00
PANSY SEED!
New crop in choicest strains ob-
tainable, unsurpassed for size,
exquisite colorings and mark-
ings, always reliable. For prices
see previous issue or write to
J.A.DEVEER, l5WhithallSt.,N.Y.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
5G No. «h St., PHILADELPHIA.
, Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEHWRmwa MENTION THE ftORIST'SEXCHAWGr
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!
MARIB LOUISE.
Fine erowns, absolutely healthy and clean in every
particular, pot grown, $ij.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Samples, 10 cents.
W. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.^^^
LATEST VARIETIES.
From 2>g incli pots, - - per 100, $5 00
"4 " - _ - '« 10 00
Reiiotted and cut back twice ; ready for
planting iu house.
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.Y.
Per 100
MRS. POLLOCK GERANIUMS, 3 inch»5 00
GERANIUMS, 2)^ inch 2 00
DUACiBNAS, 3>iincl : 3 00
VIOLETS, SJi Inch 3 00
ISEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS 3 00
COLEUS, SHinoh 150
Plenty of other plants. Prices low.
Cash with order.
W. W. GREENE S SOK. Watertown, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MEN HON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz.
" Compacta, new, $3.00 "
" Vernon, 60c. a doz.; $4.00 a 100.
" Snowdrop, 60c. " $4.00 "
JOHN C. EISELE,
'iOtli and Ontario Sts., Tiosa Sla., PHILA., PA.
GRIFFIN'S STRAIN.
Plants showinpr flowers aWl sizes at lowest prices.
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nukserv Co, Thos. Griffin, Mgr,, Wistbui^f Sta,, L.I.
THE BEST ARE
Truffaut's Paeony Asters
100,000 LATE CABBAGE.
Flat Dutch and Late Drumhead, per 1000, ¥1.00.
Cash with order, please.
GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
LYNBROOK PANSIES.
Tliis giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from tlie clkoicest
selected flowers.
New crop now ready.
Finest mixed, best yellow, pure white
Packet ot 2500 seeds, each, $1.00.
JACOB SEAT..Y, Lynbrook, N.Y.
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., The Bulb Merchants, 1024 Market St., Phila.,
It^Write for Jobbers' Price List of BULBS if not received.
WHEN WRITINC MENTION THE FUOB STS EXCHANGE
nIw CAPE FLOWERS r.:.!'.:?
Good Cape Flowers, per lb. 75 cents. Small Cape Flowers, per lb., 50 cents.
Case Prices on Application.
Immortelles, Prepared Palm Leaves, Baskets, Wire^vork, Sheaves
and all Florists Supplies at low prices. Tissue Paper, per ream, 65 cents;
10 reams for $6.00.
MY METAL DESIGNS surpass any in the market in price as well as in
finish. Send for new Price List with Photographs.
tlltnDUllill Manufacturer of METAL DESIGNS,
HinllJllAJIn 'mPOi'ter and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
415 E. 34th St., New York, near Ferry.
TO MAKC ROOM plants are oUercd
— — ^^.^^— ^^— — ^^^ at reduced prices
- ♦ ▼ ♦ during the month
;uly only, for CASH. They are all flrst-class
ffi in every way. Order a sample lot first and
i what they are like.
in. in. per per
pots liigJi doz. 100
L Lutescens 3 18 $10 0(1
" Splantsinapt. 4 18 $4 00 30 00
'Caryota Sobolifera... 6 20 0 00
Genoma Gracilis 24;3 8 10 00
CacosWeddeliana 3 13 18 00
KentiaRelmoreanu... 3 13 18 00
... 4 18 35 00
Foi'steriana. .. 3 13 ]8 00
.... 4 18 35 00
Latania Borbonica — 2&S ti 00
.... 6 18 85 00
. . . . 8 2U 60 00
PandanusUtilis 4 13 30 00
•' 6 18 30 00
ricusElastica 4 top cuttings. 35 00
Ferns-AdiautumCuneatum,AUiantum Belluni,
Pteris Argyrjea, Pteris Hastata, Lastrea Ar-
istata var., Onychium Japonicum, Pteris
Densia. 3 and 3 in. pots, strong, $4.50 per
100; $40.00 per 1000.
LEMUEL BALL, Wissinomin^,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
PANSIES WORTH RAISING.
They are Beautiful.
They give Universal Satisfaction,
They Sell at Sight.
There is Money in Them.
NEW SEED. PERFECT AND RELIABLE.
1 Package, % ounce «1 00
5 Packages .' 4 00
Large quantities at Special Kates.
Cash -nitli order.
CHRISXIAIV SOI.TAU,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N i.
7ANSIES *
Every Florist Giaims the Best.
iira willing to have mine tested along side
of any iu the market. Over a thousand tiorisis
used them last season, were pJenseU with them,
and made money out of them.
Between Sept. Ist and Dec. 1st. I expect to
have a million or more plants to sell. Tliey can
not be offered in competition with cheap grown
seed but quality considered are reraarkabiy
cheap at the price.
By mail or prepaid express, 75cts. per 100; by
express at your expense. $5.00 per 1000. Liberal
discount will be allowed on large orders.
An honest sample of the plants will be mailed
you on receipt of ten cents, and terms are ab-
solutly cash in advance.
ALBERT M, HERR,
8. 406. I.,ancaster, ra.
•a
!♦ PANSY SEED ♦ |
New crop now ready. Yery fine mixture J
of large Howering varieties and choice 9
colors, especially selected for •
Florists' use. 1 oz., $3.00. •
0 Low prices on !Lil. Harrisil, Xiongri- %
9 florum, Kouian Hyacinths, Lily of the V
0 Valley, etc. Special low prices on KUS- 5
# TIC BASKETS. #
lHERRMilliMSTORE.1
• 413 East 34th street, #
1 Near Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK. %
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FtORI!
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Crade Pansy Seed
New crop, now ready, saved with special care from
selected plants only and wnrrantefl first class in
e^iery respect.
The Jeniiinsr'8 XX Strain, American and
Imported Variettea, mixed, cream ol pansiea. all large
tlowerint:, p;rand colors, fine for exhibition. 1500 seeds.
$1.00; loz.. *8.00.
The Jenuing's Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about 2500 seeds, $100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz., $15.00 No
skim milk In tbis strain, they are justi as good as 1
can make 'em. Finer color and more variety than
last season. The best strain for florists, either for
winter blooming or spring sales.
Dr. FaiiBt, best black. 2500 seeds $100
Finest Vellow, dark eye. 2500 seeds l.OO
IMire White, the best, 2500 seeds 100
Victoria, bright red, 1000 seeds , i.to
ALL MY OWN GROWTH OP 1894.
Half packets of any of above. 50 cents.
Remit by money order or registered letter.
CASH WITK Olil>El{.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Lock Box 26i. SOUTHPORT. CONN.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
straight shoot and aim to grout into a vigc
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. ¥1.
NE^V YORK, AUGUST 4, 1894.
One Dollar Per Yeai.
PITCHER & MANDA.
Choice Strains of Florists' Flower Seeds for Summer and Fall
Sowing and Winter Flowering.
OUR SUPERB CALCEOLARIA. We liave every confidence v
offering our i hoice strain of Calceolaria hybrida, as it is saved from the
choicest of coliectiona wl ich during- the past season were awarded first
prizes. T(ie flowers are l eautiful in fo m and of large siz°, are tigered,
spotted and self-colored; any one wishing to seen e a flrst-class strain for
com etition can depend on this. Hybrida Grandiflora, 50 cents per
trade packet.
CINERARIA HYBRIDA. Oar str in of this grand florist's flower
will be found faultless, both in habit of plant and form of flower, the colors
of whic I are most. brilliant and in greit variet>. The seed we offer was
saved from our fine collection of lamed and choice seedling flowers, some
of which were on exhibition at our nurseries during th • past spring, and
called forth the admiration of all who saw them. Grandiflora Large
Prize, 50 cents per trade packet.
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. The choice strain we
offer of t is grand plant is saved expressly for us from select specimens,
the booms of which often measure two i'ches and over in length, and are
producfd in great abundance; the broad petals, of much substance and brilliant color, are borne
onshort flower stalks well above the foliage, which is beautifully mottled. Seed in separate
colors or mixed, 50 cents per trade packet.
PANSY, We certainly do not over-estimate our stock of Pansy seed when we say that it
is impossible to procure a more select strain, as it combines all the good qualities that go to mtike
up perfection. Our Unsurpassed strain, 50 cents per trade packet ; S5.00 per onnce.
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRI ATA. For some time past we have given great atten-
t on to selecting the best strains of this popular plant, and after repeated tests with the choicest
European strains, have what we believe to be the most superb in cultivation. We have made
arrangements to have seed grown expressly for us, which will be found unsurpassable in habit
of plant, Size, color and form of flower. Seed of P. & M.'s Standard, 50 cts. per trade packet.
PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA. Some time since, we procured from the
original distributor in England, a quantity of the seed of Primula obconica grandiflora, and
thought so well of it that we grew imm'-nse stocks, from which we have saved a limited crop of
seed. It is a most decided improvement upon the ordinary stock of Primu/o obconica, being
much more floriferous and better adapted for pot culture. This strain will be found a very use-
ful and desirable acquisition to the florist, and can be recommended as a specialty of great
merit, and is certain to become a standard type. Per packet, ^5 cts.; five packets for Sl.OO.
COLLECTION CONTAINING ONE PACKET EACH OF THE ABOVE FOR $2.26.
United States Nurseries,
SHORX IIII.I.S, X.J,
ower
Seed
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Trade Pkt. '
I, white $0 25
Emperor William, dark blue 25
Lord Beaconsfield, violet.. 26
Dr. Faust, black 25
Gold Margined 25
Silver Edge 25
Havana Brown 25
Light Blue 26
Trimardeau Atropurpurea..
Auriculaeflora .
Golden Yellow
Striped
Emperor Willie
Single White 260 Seeds,
Single Red "
Alba Magnifica "
Rxmc
$0 60
Striped, large flowered 25
Marbled Mixed 25
Victoria, red 25
Yellow with dark Eye 26
Black Prince 25
Odier 26
Peacock 26
Choice Mixed Pansy Oz., $3.(10 25
Fine Mixed Oz., $1.00
Trade Pkt,
Trimardeau White -with Eye $0 25
» Mixed, ^ oz., $1; oz., $3.50 25
Gassier, five blotched 25
Bugnot 25
HDNT'S CNBIVALLED MIXED. Has
no superior anywhere Oz., $8.((0 26
XTt,A.
Single Mixed 260 Seeds,
Double White 50 "
Double Red 60 "
Double Mixed .
60
Self colo
Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora. Prize strain
We 1
ia Hybrida Plenissima Double $0 60
" Nana Mixed 50
: Defiance 35
grandiflora French Hybrids 50
^_ _ _ .^ ^ ^_ _ __ ___ _ .^ for forcing, from finest lot of young
offering ffX \JO C ^ kM IM I O stocli: in tlie West, as follows:
PERLE, NIPHETOS. MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, SUNSET. METEOR,
VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE. GONTIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT,
U. BRUNNER, 2]4 inch, $6.00; 3 inch, $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2^ inch, $6.00; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
ROSE PLANTS
|ewLv-FloweigLI(g°<>4alleg
^RUSSIMN.^
We bee to call the at- Philadelphia, pa.
tention of the trade to oar oVj^^ '' 5M /I / Mr. P. E. McAllister,
V*»wr TinTto-A T?l n-nrani n <t> v*" ^t^t^ "^ v Dear Sir ; — I am very much
wew liarge Ji lowering- v ^^^i « pleased wltb the Russian
r,n-iT nf *ha iT-aiiQ-^ w -1*^ s^^^ftil^ il i VallcF received from you last
Lilly or tne valley, \»k^^^i^^K^4i/« ''""• " is the finest I have ever
RUSSIAX, which is with- '^*^^|,^m a^jff^^ faSandthere aVno weak^nos
ont question, the highest "''^Blliii^ ji |™"» .^ JSKaJy good: wiii'use it exclusively next
grade of Valley ever re- ~B!^f'Ttlll!.'i,'T^^^^" bobbrt craig
ceived in this copptry. '^^E^^K*8^F P^^I^Tdklphia, pa.
The following testimop- ^V'^^'M^^W^^ ^ Mb F E MoALLra™^"' '**'
ials from two of the most ^yV^^S^iWttofM^^ * I>ear Sir;— The Russian
celebrated growers of Lily %^^^ ^S^&it'^^^' Autumn was very fine. Bach
of the Valley are a suflfic- Tff^^ ^^Im^ ^^^^W ^^'^'^ ^""^ particularly larse', of a
^sgjj |~^ " -^:^X/ ^V^ strong growth, and about 15
iept guarantee of its ex- vI'jA f 1 C. J-^ inches high.
— — ^-^-^i^^l^v;^ Yours respectfully
cellence: ^jj. K. HARRIS
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, ^100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis flmbrlata Mixed 82 00 per pkt.
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Cineraria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Gloxinia, £xtra Clioice Mixed 1 00 *'
Pansy, Eugnot, very large, stained, extra choice..,. ilS oz. 50 "
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutch Bulbs Is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Per trade packet
Cineraria, hyb- grandiflora, best English Covent Garden mixlure at 50 cts.
' ' Best dwarf German mixture at 50 cts.
" Splendid French mixture at 50 cts.
Calceolaria, hyb. grandiflora, best Covent Garden mixture at 50 cts.
Cyclamen, ttue Dame Blanche, pure white, large flowering, best English strain, at 75 cts.
■' " Excelsior, delicate blush, with dark eye, " " " at 75 cts,
" " Crimson King, brilliant intense carmine, " " " at 75 cts.
Per 100 seeds
hyb, Splendens grandiflora, pure white, very choice at |1,00
** ** *' '* White, with dark eye, very choice. ... at 60 cts.
*' " '* '* Rose, very choice at 60 cts.
" " " " Dark red, very choice at 60 cts.
" " '* " Mixed, very choice at 60 cts.
Per 50 seeds
" Giganteum grandiflorum, pure white, very choice at 75 cts.
" " " dark red, " " at 60 cts.
" " " light red, " " at 60 cts.
" " " mixed (William's), very choice at 60 cts.
Per 1-8 oz.
'* Persicum, French mixed at 50 cts.
Pansy, Rolker's Superior Mixture, at $5 00 per oz.; $1:50 perKoz.; |1;00 per J^ oz.
*' Trimardeau Improved Giant Mixed,
at $5.00 per oz.; $1.50 per J^ oz.; $1.00 per ]4 oz,
French Giant Mixed at $5,00 per oz.; $1.50 per J^ oz.; $1.00 per J^ oz.
Improved Gassier, superior mixture, at |1.00 per J^ oz. ; per trade packet, 20 cts.
" Bugnot's " " at $1.50 per 3^ oz.; per trade packet, 25 cts.
English Exhibition Prize Taker, mixed , at $2. 50 per % oz. ; per trade packet, 40 cts.
Bedding, colors separate, white," yellow, light blue, dark purple,
at $1.00 per oz. each.
' ' Bedding, mixed at 80 per oz.
Ask for prices on ROMAN HITACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS,
LILIES, DUTCH HYACINTHS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS,
etc. for this Fall delivery.
Address AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 £ 138 W. 24th Street. Mem York.
670
The Kt^orist's Exchanoe.
JUST ARRIVED-SUPERIOR QUALITY BULBS.
LILIUK HABBISII.
Inches. Ter 100. Per 1000.
5 to 7 $3.50 $22.00
« « 7 to 9 5.00 45.00
SUSHROOn SPAWN, English per lb., 10 cts.; per 100 lbs., $8.00
RAFFIA, for tying lb., 18cts.; 100 lbs., $14.00
Our RAM'S HEAB BRAND FERTIXIZFR is indespensable in the
growth of Chrysantliemums and general greenhouse stock, 100 lbs. ,
$3.00 ; 5 bags, }i ton, $12.50 ; 30 bags, 1 ton, $40.00.
WM. ELLIQTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York.
"vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦
X BURPEE'S I
I SEEDS \
\ Philadelphia. |
Z Wbolesale Price List for Florlati ^
^ and Market Gardeners. ^
WHEN WRITINQ MCNTION THE FIARIST'S EXCHAIJGK
FWE SELL BULBS. \
^ Special low prices to 0
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS. \
^ WEEBER & DON, ^
^ Seed Merchants and Growera, ^
W 114- Chambers St., - NEW YORK. ▼
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
DEALER IN J. HI. THORBURN & CO.'S
HIGH GLASS SEEDS AND BULBS.
FlorlBtft* and Market Gardenertt' Trade a Specialty.
25 years experience. Send for prices.
Cor. Fluohliig and Woodward Ares.. S. WILLUMSBUBQ,]^.?.
Now is the Time to Spealt for Ttiem.
Trlllimn grandiflorum and others.
I^iliam Canadense, Superbum, Philadel-
phicum, Wallacei, Coucolor, Tigrinum,
Tl{<rinum splendeas, Marta^on.
Hardy Ferus, Hardy Cypripediums aad
Hardy Herbaceous Ferenuials. Send list
of wants to
F. H. HORSFOBD, - Charlotte, Tt.
THE LOWEST PRICE FOR THE BEST BOLBS AND PLANTS. J
Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus, #
Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses. m
Our Lilies of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD #
HAMBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET. »
Special Prices of tlie above glveii on application. J
FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS. Best Fringed Vars. pkt ,™dl S
Finibriataalba, liu-f^e tioweriiig, fringed wtiite gO 30 $3 u6 J
A trosau guinea, new, bright scarlet 35 3 50 ^
Atropiirpurea, larjre flowering, bright purple 30 2 00 #
Kerraesiiia splendens, crimson 30 2 00 ^
Pinest mixture of above varieties 25 1 50 ^
CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34th Street, New York. ^
xoo,ooo
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. IJENHAM,
8EKMMAK, LOS AN6F.LKS, CAI..
BU LBS AHB PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
vwrw WPiTtNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
s,ooo.ooo, fBElSllS
BUY FIRST HAND.
Wewill dellveryou Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
% to M in. diam., per 1,000, - S4.00
^ to % in., per 1,000, - - »3.00
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price List.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi.
florums, Auratums, Rubrums, Albums for Fall
planting— We are HeadCLuarters.
We are the ONJLY FIRM in the United
States who guarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Aoaress all communications to
H. H. BERCER & CO.
EatalUsliod 1878. SAtT TfiAlTCISCO, CAL.
WHE
riNG MENTION 7
(Shekwood Hall Nukseby Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANOiSOO, CALIFORNIA.
EEADQUAUTEES FOR
CALIFORNIA-GROWH
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPAHESE
And Native Bulbs. ULY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA.
CHEAPER
XHAN
EVER BEFORE,
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
IMPORTED
ROSES,
C. H. JOOSXEN,
LILIUM IMPORTER. »
HARRISII, etc. 3 Coenties Slip. New York.
ALL FLORISTS' STOCK IN SEASON
HiLRRISII,
P^REESIAS,
Florists' Convention.
We cordially Invite all florists visiting
our city to call and see us at our new
store, which is reejarded as the best in the
line in Philadelphia. We will also have
an exhibition and representatives at At-
lantic City, with telephone connection to
our Philadelphia oflQ.ce. You will be made
welcome to all we can do for your comfort
and pleasure. Be sure and come. Z. De
Forest Ely & Co., 1034 Market St., Phila-
delphia, Pa. — Advb.
KVE;R.V FK^OItlSX OVGHX XO
IKSVRH HIS GIvASS AGAIMSX
HAIL,.
For particulars address
JOHN U. ESLER, Seo'y, Saddle River, N.J.
CYCLAMEN SEED
A No. 1 quality from our well known
strain.
Received First Premium at last New
York Flower Show.
Per 100 Seeas, $0.75
Per 1000 Seeds, 6.00
Separate colors ; dark red, red, pink,
white with red eye, and pure white.
Cash with order.
LEHNIG & WINNEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
10,000 SURPLUS
W SION DirrODILS
EXTRA FORCING BULBS.
75 per cent, produce two or more blooms.
$15.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. , _,w
Large Bulbs, producing one bloom or more,
$10.00 per 1000.
A PEW HCNDRED
Marshall Strawberry Plants
Beady Aug. 1st. First Prize for two quarts of
these bernea was awarded me by theMassachusetls
Horticultural Society, June 20, '91.
S. COOLIDGE, - m. Auburn, Mass.
a^nd.
RO^MtiLITS
ARE READY NOW.-
%fr;^«f VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE '''"cZtT"''
t WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
MENTION THE F
r'S EXCHANGE
DO you want a proof of the ! effective
work done by the Flokists' Ex-
CHANG-B to its advertisers ? Webref er you
to its columns; they speak for, themselves.
The Rlorist's Exchange.
671
SOCIETY OF
J^MERicAN Florists.
Tenth Annual Meeting and Exhibition
TO BE HELD IN
Odd Fellows' Hall and
Morris Guards' Armory,
ATLMCC!TY,N,J.,AII(1.21,22,23,2US9i
PRELIMINARY PR(MIRAMME.
Officers for 1 894.
President, J. T. ANTHONY, Chicago.
Vice-President, ROBERT KIFT, Philadel-
phia, Pa
Secretary, WM. J. STEWART, Bostou, Mass.
Treasurer pro tern., WM. J. STEWART,
Executive Committee.
FOR ONE YEAR.
C. W. HOITT, Nashua, N. H.
J. H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Ont.
J. C. VAUGHAN, Chicago, III.
FOR TWO YEARS.
BENJ. DURFEE, Washington, D. C.
P. O'MARA, Jersey City, N. J.
H. B. BEATTY, Oil City, Pa.
FOR THREE YEARS.
ALEX. WALDBART, St. Louis, Mo.
J. C. RENNISON, Sioux City, la.
ELIJAH A. WOOD, West Newton, Mass.
First Day.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1 S94-.
Opening Session, 9 to 11,30 A, M,
Response,
President Anthony's Address.
Miscellaneous Business.
Discussion of THE President's Address.
amendment TO THE CONSTITUTION.
The following amendment to the Constitution
is offered by Mr. H. B, Beatty:
Insert in last clause of Article V. the words
"■any special or," so that it shall read: "Vacan-
cies in the executive committee at any sf>ecialor
annual meeting, or in the lists uf vice-presidents
at the annual meeting may be filled temporarily
by the president during or previous to the first
day of the meeting and until such regular offi-
PAYMENT OF DUES.
Members can pay their annual dues at the
Convention Hall previous to the opening of the
morning session, or at the close of that session,
on the first day of the Convention.
Those who choose to do so may remit the
amount of their dues to the secretary at any
time previous to the date of the Convention.
The Society's badge and receipt -will be sent in
N. B.— According to the by-laws and custom
f the Society, any person becoming a member
Afternoon Session, 2.30 to 5.30 o'clocic.
ESSAY.— *' Tlie Value and Importance of
Statistics, Foreign and Domestic." BENJ.
DURFEE, Washington, D. C.
continues a member until he asks for i
suspended for non-payment of du
having once joined the Society
Mem-
! thus
liable for successive annual dues, unless they
notify the secretary of their desire to withdraw
front membership. All arrearages must be
Any member desiring the suspension of this
rule in his behalf should make application to
the executive committee, who may make such
abatement as they deem justifiable.
The balance of this
Oificers of FloriBts' Club of Phliadelplila.
President, EDWIN LONSDALE, Chestnut
Hill, Philadelphia.
Vice-President, H. C. SHEAPER, Seventh
St., below Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
Treasurer, TH03. CARTLEDUE, 1514 Chest-
nut St., Philadelphia.
Secretary, H. F. MICHELL, 1018 Market st.,
Philadelphia.
Sub-ComniUteeB of tlie ExecutlTO Committee of
the Florists' Gluli of Philadelphia.
EDWIN LONSDALE, Chairman.
Finance.— Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Pa.,
chairman; Geo. C. Watson, secretary; Thuraas
Cartledge, treasurer; John Westcott, John
Burton, Z. DeForest Ely, D. D. L. Farson,
Harry Bayersdorfer, C. J. Pennogk, Albert M.
Herr, John Smith, John Habermehl, Joseph
Heacock, David Rust, Robert Craig, John Cur-
wen, jr., H. C. Sheafer.
Entertainment. — Robert Craig, 4gth and
Markets sts., Philadelphia, chairman; John
Burton, H. H. Battles, John Westcott, Chas. D.
Bali.
RECEPTION AND REGISTRATION. — David
Beam, Bala P. O., Pa., chairman; J. William
Colftesh, August Lutz, Joseph Heacock, John
Welsh Young, Harry Bayersdorfer, George C.
Campbell, Harry W. Schroyer, Wm. J. Baker,
D. D. L. Farson, Robert Ciawford, jr., Fred.
Hahman, John G. Gardner, John M. Hughes.
Ladies.— Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Pa.,
chairman; Wm. Warner Harper, Alex. Scott,
Chas. E. Meehan, Wm. Paterson- Craig, Harry
Bayersdorfer, Geo. C. Campbell, Harry W.
Schroyer, D. D. L. Farson, John Curwen, jr.
TRANSPORTATION. — Thos. Cartledge, 1514
Chestnut st., Philadelphia, chairman; Geo. C.
Watson, John Westcott.
HOTEL Accommodations.— Robert Kift, 1721
Chestnut St., Philadelphia, chairman; H. C,
Sheafer, Joseph Heacock.
Press.— Geo. C, Watson, 1025 Arch st., Phil-
adelphia, chairman; H. C. Sheafer, D. D. L,
Farson, Robert Kift.
BOWLING.— John Westcott, Ridge and Lehigh
Philadelphia, chairman; G, C. Watson,
Afternoon Session, 2.30 to 5.30 o'clocic.
ESSAY— Some Requiremeuts for the Ele-
vation of our Business. W. H. TAPLIN,
Holmesburg, Pa.
ESSAY— " Comparative Colors in Rela-
tion to Flowers." (Illustrated,) F. SCHUY-
LER Mathews, Boston, Mass.
Discussion.
THE QUESTION BOX.
Second Day.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1894.
iHlorning Session, 9 to 11.30 o'cloclt.
Selection of place of meeting and nomination
of officers for 1895.
ESSAY— "The Best Metliods of Growing
Koses, and Best Varieties for Present De-
mand." John H. Taylor, Bayside, N. Y.
L be devoted to
, the first in order being
the report of the committee appointed at the
St. Louis meeting to consider the matter of fire
insurance for greenhouses, of which Mr. E. H.
Michel, of St. Louis, is chairman.
The E
Transportation.
The Trunk LinePassenger Association, which
represents all the railroads entering New York
and Philadelphia, has in response to the cus-
tomary application for reduced fares in favor of
members of the Society of American Florists
attending the convention at Atlantic City, de-
cided that it would be impracticable to apply
the usual reduction on the certificate plan, ow-
ing to the low summer excursion rates in
operation to Atlantic City, It therefore be-
comes necessary for those members intending
to go to the Convention to make early arrange-
ments with the lines over which they shall
travel, endeavoring to travel in as large com-
panies as possible, as in this way the most fav-
orable rates will be secured. Delegates from
districts represented by a few only should com-
municate with those having charge of the
transportation from the most convenient large
city or railroad center, and thus get the benefit
of such low rates as may be secured from such
points.
Reception.
The chairmen of the various delegations en
route to Atlantic City are requested to notify
the chairman of the Reception Committee of
the time of arrival of their trains, and members
of that committee will be on hand to escort
them to their hotels.
Trade Exhibit.
The trade exhibition will be as heretofore a
prominent feature. Every branch will be well
represented. Very little room is left, and those
desiring space who have not already secured it,
should apply immediately to the superintendent
of the exhibition, who will supply all informa-
tion relative to arrangements, premiums, etc.
The Bowling Contest.
Atlantic City.
As the date set for the Convention is not
far away, it is in season to give a few notes
about Atlantic City ; how to reach it, and
what one may expect to see when they do
get there. As, no doubt, many will pass
through Philadelphia on their way dowii,
I give the two routes from there. The
West Jersey R. R., which belongs to the
Pennsylvania system, and the Phila. &
Reading. The distance by the West Jer-
sey is about 62 miles, and express trains
make the run in 1 hr., 25 min. Passengers
for this road leave Philadelphia at foot of
Market St., taking the upper ferry. The
Phila. & Reading road is a little shorter,
the distance being about 57 miles ; express
trains make the run in 1 hr. 20 min. Pas-
sengers for this road leave from the foot of
Chestnut st. The round trip fare by
either road is $1.75 ; tickets good for ten
days. These roads terminate in Atlantic
City, on Atlantic ave., the West Jersey
depot being at South Carolina ave., about
the center of the city, and the Phila. &
Reading depot being at Arkansas ave.,
near the lower end of the city.
In regard to hotels, the United States
Hotel, Maryland and Pacific aves., has
given the committee a special rate of $3.50
per day, where two or more occupy one -
room, and they guarantee accommodation
for 400 guests. Other large hotels are :
Per day
upwards.
$3.50
, 3.00
ESSAY— "Orchids as Commercial Flov
ii-H." Wm. Mathews, Utica, N. Y.
Discussion.
This will take place
nesday and Thursday.
in the club contest, or
tion should communicate at one
mittee in charge of this feature.
the evenings of Wed-
Intending competitors
!dual competi-
Entertainments.
will be the guests of the Florists' Club of Phila^
delphia. Full particulars of the programme for
this day, also special arrangement for enter-
tainment of the visiting ladies will be given at
the opening session of the Convention.
Auxiliary Societies.
The £
Society
gust 21, the Florists'* Protective' Association on
Wednesday evening. August 22, and the Tele-
graph Delivery Association on Thursday even-
ing, August 23.
Brighton South Indiana (
Windsor South Illiaols
Traymore " "
Dennis South Mich.
Haddon Hall North Carolina
Shelburne South Mich.
Chalf onte North Carolina
Keuil worth Kentucky
3.00
3.00
3.00
These hotels accommodate 250 to 400
guests each, and then there are probably
about forty smaller ones, each accom-
modating 50 to 100 people. In fact all the
avenues leading from Atlantic ave, to the
ocean, about three blocks, are filled with
hotels and boarding houses, so that accom-
modation will notbehard to find. Atlantic
City, like all other resorts, feels the busi-
ness depression, so that there is likely to
be plenty of room for all.
The chief attraction will naturally be
the beach and the bathing; this latter
feature commences every morning about
10 o'clock, and from then until 1 o'clock
the beach and the surf are fairly black with
people. The bathing accommodations are
very good, and there are plenty of bathing
establishments; 25c. per suit is the usual
charge. Having got your suit at the office,
you repair to a small bathing house, un-
dress, don your suit, collect your valuables
and lock your door. You can check your
watch, pocketbook, etc., at the bathing
house office, all first-class establishments
keeping a safe for that purpose. You can
stay your own time in the water, but to
those who are new to sea bathing I would
say don't stay out more than one hour the
first time.
There is really every kind of amusement
ESSAY— "Cannas.*
enport, la.
Discussion,
JOHN T. Temple, Dav-
;-Presidents by State
Afternoon Session, 2.30 to 5.30 o'clock.
Grove P. Raw-
George Craig.
SUPT. OF EXHIBITION.-
1025 Arch St., Philadelphi;
-George C. Watson,
Committee on Nomenclature.
The Committee on Nomenclature will meet
at the committee room,Morris Guards' Armory,
on Monday evening, August 20. Members hav-
ing matters which they wish to have brought
before this committee should send them at once
to the chairman, Mr. John N. May, Summit,
themum Society of Amerii
SON, Elmira, N. Y.
Discussion.
ESSAY — " Successful Violet Culture, "
Andrew Washburn, Bioomington, 111.
Discussion.
ESSAY— "Aquatics." WM, Tricker, Clif-
ton, N. J.
Discussion.
THE QUESTION BOX.
The Hotel Committee has a large list of hotels and cottages convenient to the Convention
Hall, at high or low rates, as preferred, and those who make timely application to this commit-
tee can be assured of good accommodations. The following is a partial list :
name.
*Albemarle __
Amole 21 SouthT South Carolina a
*Ardr
Baltimore
*Belleview
Brevoort.
By-the-Sti
Villa.,
:66 South, Virginia i
[2o Sotith, Tennessee ave.
End, New Jersey E
♦Carlis!
Clifton
Edgewater,
Third Day.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, \QQ^
Morning Session, 9 to 11.30 o'cloclc.
Election of Officers.
ESSAY— "The Classification and Inspe
tion of Cojumercial Plants." G. L. Gran
Chicago, 111.
Discussion.
ESSAY— "Fertilizers and Their Applic
tion." ROBT. SIMPSON, Cromwell, Conn.
Discussion.
THE QUESTION BOX.
i8 South, South Carolh
Cor. Mass. and Pacific aves. .,
I02 South, South Carolina ave.
Cor. Atlantic and Connecticut a
123 South. South Caroiinaave.
Uastleraere io6 South. South Carolina ave.
Epworth 121 South, South Caroiinaave.
*Glenville South Tennessee ave
Hewitt 2g South Pennsylvania ave. ...
*Berkeley Ocean End, Kentucky ave. ....
*Elberson Cor. Tenn. and Pacjfic aves. ...
*Hoffman South Pennsylvania ave
*Wellington South Kentucky ave
* Wiltshire South Virginia ave
*Lehman 114 South Penna. ave
=f"Lelande Mass. ave. and Ocean
Louella 1-8 South Tennessee ave. ......
*Monterev Virginia ave., Ocean End . ...
Ocean Villa ; So. Carolina and Pacific
Park Cottage 1302 Pacific ave
Raymond South Virginia ave
Saratoga South Carolina ave ,
Upton South Tennessee ave
Vmedole South Pennsylvania ave ,
♦ Windsor South Illinois ave
*Praymore South Illinois ave
♦Brighton South Indiana ave
*Dennis South Michigan ave .,
*Shelburne South Michigan ave ,
*Haddon Hall North Caroiinaave
*Chalfonte North Carolina ave
*Kenilworth Kentucky ave., Beach End ...
, .. 15.00 to 20
te, S2.50 per day.
nd $2.50 per day.
, accommodating from 100 to 400 people each.
672
TI^:E^ F^toRiST's "Exctta-n-ge.
that one can wish for at this resort, and it
is needless to go into lengthy details. Fish-
ing I might speak of, as no doubt many ex-
perts in this line will be along. There is
plenty of deep and shallow water fishing ;
this latter in inlets and bays. Crabbing
parties are very popular, but do not yield
much fun unless ladies be in the party.
Your boatman will provide bait and lines,
and furnish all instructions. At the upper
end of the city is the inlet; from here the
sailing yachts and steamers leave, taking
you out to sea for an hour's sail, at a small
cost ; this will be found very enjoyable.
Also at the inlet is an amusement park,
now occupied by a company giving a
nightly fireworks display, the present sub-
ject being the destruction of the old
Roman city of Hercnlanenm; chariot races
and ballet dances are also to be seen here.
Then the baseball park must not be ontit-
ted ; this is also at the inlet, and should
the Atlantic City team be home during
Convention week some good games may
be counted on.
This inlet is reached by the electric cars
on Atlantic ave. ; the board walk also ex-
tends this far. I might also mention that
at the inlet are two large beer gardens and
plenty of pool tables and shuiBe boards.
The electric cars run the full length of At-
lantic ave., from the inlet to Sea View Ex-
cursion House at the lower end of the city;
five cents is the fare. The car line then
conticuee on to Longport, six miles farther
down ; cars run every ten minutes. This
is a most enjoyable ride; the road skirts
the beach all the way down, and the ride is
delightfully cool on the warmest day. At
Longport there is a nice hotel, the Aber-
deen; then there are sailing yachts for an
ocean trip, and small sailboats for use in
fishing In the inlets. A line of steamers
runs oyer to Ocean City, leaving Longport
every 30 minutes; fare 25c. for the round
trip.
I think I have now given the chief at-
tractions of Atlantic City to guide intend-
ing visitors, and I say to all who can,
"Come on to the Convention;" no one will
begrudge the money spent, as the amuse-
ments are so many and so good, and all
can rest assured that the Philadelphia
Florists' Club will leave no stone unturned
for the comfort and welfare of the guests.
They intend to entertain all visitors so
that their visit will be one long to be re-
membered. David Rust.
Convention Notes, Philadelphia.
The various committees of the Florists'
Club have been working along steadily and
are now getting everything into shape for
the Convention. One and all have found
that Atlantic City is a very difficult place
to make arrangements for a date a month
ahead. No one will bind themselves to an
agreement, not even hotels or amusement
places. As the convention meets right in
the midst of the busy season, all will
readily understand why no definite ar-
rangements have been published, and even
the program I now give may be changed
somewhat at the last moment ; much de-
pends on the number of people then at the
shore. So far, the season has been poor,
and if no improvement comes all will be
clear sailing, and we will be given good
terms.
As regards hotels, the hotel committee
will have circulars printed on Saturday,
August 18. During the previous week
letters will be sent to all the hotels asking
them to give the number of guests they
can accommodate and their lowest rate
for the week commencing August 20.
These replies will be received August 18,
and a circular tabulated and printed. The
committee will have a representative on
the Philadelphia depots on Monday and
Tuesday, and representatives at the depots
in Atlantic City to distribute the circulars
among the visiting florists, who can
then readily select their hotels.
The Bowling Committee has engaged
the Brunswick bowling alleys, Atlantic
and Indiana aves.; here the bowling
match will take place on the evenings of
August 32 and 28. There are five alleys
here, side by side, and ample space all
around them, so that a goodly number of
spectators can witness the contests, which,
no doubt, will be very exciting this year.
The Ladies' Committee has decided to
entertain the ladies at Carisbrooke Inn,
nn Wednesday afternoon, August 22. This
inn is about half way to Longport; the
electric cars will be taken at some point in
Atlantic City to the Inn, which is close by
the electric road. - This is a very pleasant
place, and no doubt an agreeable enter-
tainment will be given.
The Entertainment Committee has de-
cided upon a yacht sail from the inlet on
Friday morning, August 24, to return in
time for the bathing then. For the same
afternoon a pigeon shooting contest is
being gotten up. This event Will come off
on the wooden pier, better known as Ap-
plegate's; the conditions are not yet de-
cided ; dummy Blue Rocks will be shot at.
The pier affords a splendid place for such
sport, as out towards its end is a wide
open space with the ocean beyond. Then,
in the evening, according to present ar-
rangements, there will be an entertain-
ment on the Iron Pier. DAVID RtrsT.
The various committees are working
harmoniously together, and the whole ar-
rangements are well-nigh complete. Every
one is sanguine of success, and all are look-
ing forward to the largest attended con-
vention yet held.
Everything possible is being done to
make the visitors comfortable and the
meeting one of the most enjoyable ; at the
same time particular care is being taken
that the many amusements offered shall
in no way conflict with the proper work of
the Society when in session. As far as it
has been made known, the following en-
tertainments have been provided for:
Theatrical performance and light re-
freshments on the Iron Pier, specially en-
gaged for the purpose ; a sail on the bay
or out to sea on specially chartered yachts.
On Wednesday afternoon a grand recep-
tion to the ladies and children at the Car-
isbrooke run, some five or six miles down
on the ocean front, promises to be very en-
joyable.
Possibly one of the greatest innovations
yet provided for will be the shooting com-
petition at imitation Blue Rock pigeons ;
these are in clay, and let off from regular
traps. They are not considered by any
means easy to hit, so this will afford a rare
opportunity for the crack marksmen from
the various districts to test their skill.
Mr. John Burton, who is chairman of the
committee, is leaving no stone unturned
to make this a popular event, and is desir-
ous that the greatest publicity shall be
given to this in order that the delegates
may begin to practice at once and get
themselves prepared. The idea is to offer
a valuable prize for teams of six, also valu-
able prizes for the highest score individu-
ally. The highest score will be alike possi-
ble to individual shots who are not mem-
bers of the competing teams. The pier
offers excellent advantages for good shoot-
ing, and cartridges and pigeons galore will
be provided, but members will please try
to bring their own guns as far as possible,
although several members have promised
to place theirs at the disposal of the shoot-
ers. Mr. Burton says his own will be at
the service of as many as possible.
"Johnny, Get Your Gun I" is now the
popular tune.
John Westcott is well ahead with his
preparations for the bowling contest. The
Brunswick alleys, flve in number, have
been engaged. There is room and to spare
around these alleys (Mr. Westcott says
" plenty of room for the sprinters.") Ad-
joining the alleys are shuffle boards ; these
have been engaged, as have also two pool
tables. While some are bowling, others
can be enjoying themselves with the two
last mentioned.
Prizes for bowling are many and valu-
able. In addition to the Spaulding Cup
and Florists' Exchange Banner, there
will be a valuable silver cup, 18 inches
high, new and "original in design and pat-
tern, given to the prize winners ; a second
prize will be a water pitcher and tray ;
third prize, a pitcher and tray in another
pattern ; while for highest individual
scores, a solid silver goblet, a valuable
diamond pin in gold setting, the pattern
of a Scotch thistle, and gold sleeve links ;
all three prizes in the order named. The
last six prizes are the gift of the Philadel-
phia Club.
Low excursion rates is the rule from
nearly all points to Atlantic City and
average considerably lower than could be
obtained by getting special rates ; for in-
stance the round trip from Philadelphia is
$1.75, and from Pittsburg the rates are
cheaper than to Philadelphia city. Where
such rates do not exist special application
needs to be made. In regard to accom-
modations there is little cause for alarm;
Atlantic City often has 25,000 and even
50,000 people unloaded there without pre-
vious preparation, yet she is abundantly
able to take care of these multitudes, so
from this the visiting delegates may take
heart of grace that room will be found for
them also. But the Philadelphia contin-
gent and their various committees, as
hosts, are determined to take no chances
for their guests. Cards will be prepared
with a list of the hotels and boarding
houses, their prices and accommodation ;
these will be supplied to the delegates
upon arrival and they can then choose for
themselves. In order that this and other
arrangements may work without a hitch,
a special train will leave Philadelphia on
the Monday afternoon, taking down over
200 members, that they may be on the
ground early and ready to receive the
visitors. These are a few of the many pre-
parations now being made. Next week
we trust to give the full, complete and
official programme. J. W.
Conditions Governin ' Bowling Contest
for the Florists' Exchange Banner.
The banner presented by the Floeists'
Exchange is to be competed for at the an-
nual conventions of the S. A. F., in connec-
tion with the regular bowling contests
there held, under the following conditions:
That It shall become the property of the
club winning it two times, but not neces-
sarily two times In succession.
Competition will be open to all regularly
organized Florists' Bowling Clubs which
participate in these tournanaents.
There must be six men to each team and
the club making the highest score in the
first full game of ten frames rolled in
the tournaments, will become the
guardians of the banner until the next an-
nual contest.
The banner is to be competed for each
year until its ownership is decided. Any
club winning It for the first time and fail-
ing to be represented in the contest for the
next or ensuing year, shall cease to be Its
custodians, and shall deliver it into the
hands of the manager of the bowling con-
test for that year, to be competed for by
the clubs that are there and at that time
represented.
Pittsburg.
It is likely that we will be represented
with a team for the bowling contest at the
convention, as a fair team can be selected
from among the members, but we hardly
expect to be first. Many of our bowlers
will be in Atlantic City four days before
convention time, so a good chance for
practice will be afforded them, of which
they intend to take advantage. E.C.R.
Irving Park, 111.
H. A. Dreiske has bought two acres
here, and is building four rose houses,
125x21 feet each ; also a packing room,
100x15 feet ; to be heated by hot water.
Saeh is all cypress wood, painted a light
shade of green. J. E. K.
Warren, Pa.
W. M. LOTT adopted a new plan this
season by first making some pretty designs
in beds fronting his houses before a plant
was sold to bis patrons. He is sure sev-
eral good orders from those who had not
before thought of planting, was the out-
come of this, and feels much encouraged
at the result of the experiment. W. M.
Williamsport, Pa.
EVENDEN Bkos. were losers to the
amount of $1,000 through the May flood,
which, coming just before Decoration Day,
completely parallzed'buslness. After the
waters receded and the refuse was cleaned
away, replanting was carried out largely,
but failed to make up for previous loss.
W. M.
Akron, O.
BoLANz Begs, have a fine lot of roses
and chrysanthemums planted out. Car-
nations do not seem to have suffered from
the drought.
Salmon & Son are busy rebuilding.
They, with manyothers, are paying atten-
tion to older houses, and Instead of build-
ing new ones to accommodate increase of
stock, are reducing said stock. Salmon,
Jr., has been sick for some time, but is im-
proving. W. M.
Cleveland, O.
J. M. Gasser is rebuilding several
houses, reglazing with 16x24 glass. He
has found this size very satisfactory. His
roses are looking well ; chrysanthemums
very promising.
Mrs. Campbell Wilson Is the proud
possessor of many flattering testimonials
from the delegates to the late C. E. Con-
vention held here. The decorations per-
formed by her were in orange and white,
A centerpiece about ten feet high, with the
letters "C. E." worked upon an easel, was
the subject of great admiration.
W. M.
Detroit.
Bruno Schkoeteb will remove from the
stand he has occupied for many years at
Elmwood and Champlain aves. to the cen-
ter of the city. The tendency of patrons
to purchase downtown necessitates this
step. The largest retailers will then be
brought nearer each other, and hope to
stiffen prices, which have been cut consid-
erably of late.
J. Beeitmeter & Son have a pretty
aquatic subject In their store window — a
background of bulrushes next the lotus
and in front nymphseas.
Robert Floweedat is busy overhaul-
ing things for the Fall. W. M.
Chicago.
A Wholesale Florists' Club.
A club known as the Chicago Whole-
sale Florists' Club has been organized. Its
objects are to cultivate social relations,
mutual protection against dead beats, de-
linquents and frauds, and for the general
good of the florist business. The follow-
ing gentlemen have been elected ofBcers:
Flint Kennicott, president ; Gus Klehm,
secretary and treasurer; Geo. Harrer,
vice-president, representing Nlles Center
Floral Co.; J. B. Deamud & Co., Corbrey
& McKeller, Olson & Hughes, Geo. Peep-
grass, A. G. Prince, A. L. Randall, Rein-
berg Bros.
Pittsburg.
Annaal Oatlng.
The last club meeting was well
attended. In the absence of the president,
vice-president Semple took the chair. The
committees appointed to make arrange-
ments for the annual outing reported, and
It was decided to hold the same on Thurs-
day, August 9th, at Ross Grove, the same
place as last year. Quite a crowd is ex-
pected and a good time is promised to all
who attend. The usual game of baseball
between nines selected from Pittsburg and
Allegheny will be played, and plenty of
other sport requiring less exertion will be
provided. John Bader, E. C. Relneman
and E. C. Ludwig form the committee of
arrangements.
ConTention Preparations.
The report of the committee on
rates to the convention was received. They
report the lowest rate will be $10 for the
round trip by the B. &0. R. R., eood for
twelve days, with privilege of stopping at
Washington, but it will be necessary to
leave on the Thursday, as this is the regu-
lar weekly excursion. Many are ready to
go on that day (Aug. 16), and it will give
them time to get settled before the crowd
arrives. Those leaving later will have to
pay the regular fare unless In a party of
ten, in which case the fare will be reduced
to two cents a mile, making It about $16.
If enough members go on Aug. 16, as is ex-
pected, a parlor car will be chartered, and
those wishing to secure a seat will please
notify the writer in good time, so that
proper arrangements can be made with
the railroad company.
Another new member was enrolled— T.
W. Richards, of New Brighton, Pa.
Stat^ of Trade.
Business In the stores is flat, noth-
ing doing ; but the market stands still do
a very satisfactory trade at somewhat low
prices. Roses are scarce and not very
good. Carnations are still plenty, but the
hot weather is affecting them, as they are
getting smaller. Sweet peas are almost a
glut, and sell at any price. Asters are
coming in now and sell fairly well at
about 85c. per dozen, and are in more de-
mand than carnations, as they keep longer
In good condition. Gladiolus sell at about
75c. per dozen, and are very fine.
Banning Notes.
Two months of a hot and dry spell
with scarcely any rain have ruined the
grass in the parks ; the trees are also
suffering as the foliage is dropping. The
new made grass plots around the Phlpps
Conservatories in Schenley Park look very
well but have to be watered every night,
as also the numerous flower beds of which
some pretty designs are to be seen. In the
conservatories, the house of tuberous be-
gonias Is very attractive and the tree ferns
are in excellent shape, with a fine growth
of long graceful fronds. "The grass In the
Allegheny Parks Is almost destroyed and
it will take lots of rain to bring it to life
again, but the flower beds are In good trim ;
particularly so is the medallion of Presi-
dent Lincoln, composed of echeverias, which
Is a good piece of work and reflects credit
on the designer.
Fred Bubki, who sailed for Europe a
few months ago, is from latest reports hav-
ing a good time and getting around lively,
and expects to sail for home about the
fourth of August and to be at the conven-
tion. Mr. Burki was in Paris at the time
of the funeral of President Carnot and no
doubt will have something Interesting to
tell us about the fiowers and fioral designs
that were used on the occasion by the car
loads.
Building operations are slow this year,
very little being done excepting necessary
repairs. A. M. & J. B. Murdoch are adding
a little glass, and extensive alterations will
be made In the Allegheny Cemetery con-
servatories which were built last year and
found wanting in many respects, of which
more later. E. C. Reineman.
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
673
QUESTION BOX.
OPBN TO Alil,. ANaWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Florists' Responsibility for Stored
Plants.
What is the legal standing in the follow-
ing case ? A party taking in hand to Win-
ter some plants for a private party, by ac-
cident in the steam heating, he loses them,
along with his own. In return he gives
them plants nearly as good. They will
not pay him anything for storage, claim-
ing the plants are not as good as their
own. Jersey.
ANSWEB.
[The answer to this question rests prl"
marily on the terms under which the
plants were accepted by the florist to be
wintered over. If without any proviso or
saving clause relative to damage through
the act of God, fire, pillage, accident, etc.,
then the party receiving the plants for
safe and proper keeping over Winter is, in
our opinion, responsible for them, or for
others of a value equal to those that were
rendered useless on account of the damage
occasioned by the faulty steam heating
system, or their cash equivalent. The
question as to storage charges might be
adjusted in this wise, and with satisfac-
tion to both parties; viz., should the plants
substituted by the florist, plus his charges
for storage of those lost, exceed in amount
the value of the original plants placed for
safe keeping in the florist's hands, the
owner of the latter to pay the difference
between these amounts ; thus, say original
plants were worth $15 ; substitutes, $10 ;
storage charges, $6 ; the owner would pay
the florist $1 ; but, on the other hand,
should the value of the substituted plants,
plus the storage charges, fall short of the
worth of the original plants the florist
should, in our opinion, be responsible for
the difference ; as he is bound, in the ab-
sence of any stipulation to the contrary,
to return the plants in good order, or their
equivalents in kind or cash. It is clearly
the duty of all florists who take plants
from private parties for safe keeping and
care during any period, to make such
terms and conditions with the owners as
will prevent questions like the present
arising, or if they do arise to render them
easy of adjustment and settlement.— Ed.]
Propagating Rubber Plants.
Will you please let me know through
your paper when and in what material it
is best to root Ficus elastica (rubber
plants)? Mrs. E. Hahn.
Maryland.
ANSWER.
When it is desired to get up a large
number of young plants from a limited
number of stock plants we must resort to
the single eye system of cuttings, and this
can only be done successfully at a certain
time of the year. If the operation is not
to be done in a haphazard fashion prepara-
tion will have to be made several months
in advance of the time when the cuttings
are to be taken off.
The first thing to be done is to secure
suitable wood for the purpose. Old plants
with little vigor in them are not to be de-
sired, as their growths are too short jointed
for single eye cuttings, young specimens
from one to four years old are the best ; if
older plants are vigorous, and make long,
uninterrupted shoots, they will do just as
well. All plants intended for stock should
get special care from the time their annual
growth begins. Give plenty root room
and place them out in the open ground as
soon as the weather permits. They can be
plunged when in pots, or when in tubs.
They will be benefited by a heavy mulch-
ing of half-rotted cow manure. They need
constant attention with water, as their
young roots are of such a nature that they
suffer from drought. Before Summer is
over they will have made flue firm wood
for propagating purposes.
In order to secure every eye rooting, it is
advisable to make an incision in the stem
below the part where the leaf joins it,
always leaving enough stem to secure a
firm hold when put in the sand bed; insert
a small piece of sphagnum moss to keep the
cut open, or, if found more convenient, cut a
small portion of the stem out altogether.
This gives what will ultimately be the
cutting, a chance to callous before being re-
moved from the plant ; it also induces the
dormant buds in the axils of the leaves to
break out while yet on the plants— quite a
consideration. The tops of the shoots with
a few leaves attached may be taken off
and rooted In a separate group.
It will be found a further safeguard if,
in about an hour after the cuttings are
taken from the plants, the freshly out
lower part of the stem be washed in pretty
warm water and afterwards dipped in
powdered charcoal. This prevents the
formation of the gummy substance which
exudes from the cut.
The cuttings may be taken off and put
in the sand any time after October. If
put in an open sand bed, in an ordinary
propagating house such as we use here,
the blade of the leaf must be laid flat on
the sand, so that the ever present moisture
on the under surface will support the cut-
ting while in process of forming roots.
This method doesn't take up so much
space as one might suppose. If a close
frame be used run a stick twice through
the leaf lengthwise and stand the cuttings
upright ; while in the bed they must be
syringed several times daily.
By using hot water and charcoal on the
cut part, cuttings may be rooted at any
time during the year, provided the wood is
ripe, but they should be kept in a close,
warm house. It is also advisable to have
at least two eyes on each piece, if not pre-
pared by callousing beforehand. After
the cuttings are potted off and taken with
the soil, the top leaf and a piece of the
stem can be removed with a pair of seca-
teurs and placed in the sand. Any kind of
sand will do for rooting purposes, pro-
vided it is free from mud or other impuri-
ties.
Grafting on the edible fig can be done
successfully, but is only necessary with
the rarer and less robust growing varieties,
such as those with variegated leaves.
G. W. Oliver.
Shading Asparagus and Smilax.
Should Asparagus plumosus nanus and
smilax be heavily or lightly shaded during
hot weather ? B.
ANSWER.
Asparagus and smilax will do best with
light shading. If you shade heavily you
must be very careful in watering.
A. D. Rose.
Packing Tuberoses and Gladiolus.
When tuberoses and gladiolus are re-
ported as being sold by the hundred, do
they mean so many spikes or florets and
how are they packed when shipped ?
B.
ANSWER.
[Gladiolus and tuberoses are sold at so
much per 100 spikes. The largest shippers
of these flowers pack them in deep narrow
cases, standing the spikes on end, so as to
prevent them heating during transit.
—Ed.]
Rose Leaves Turning Yellow.
First my roses are planted in pots which
are sunk in the ground. They seem per-
fectly healthy, having no insect lite on
them so far as I can see ; but as the leaves
perfect they turn yellow and drop. Why
is it ? • B.
ANSWER.
I believe the trouble arises from the fact
that the roots have received an over-
watering, or you have poor drainage.
A. D. R.
Tempering Water for Winter Use.
Will some of your many readers give
their experience in heating water for Win-
ter use, in order to take the chill off it be-
fore treating tender plants ? I am situated
alongside the river St. Lawrence, which is
frozen over in Winter, and pump all water
used from there. My place is heated by
hot water. Is there anything out among
the florists that could be used in this way?
An answer will much oblige.
Canada. s. S. Bain,
[A device for tempering water, pro-
nounced to be good, was illustrated and
explained on page 405 of No. 21, this year.
We should be only too pleased to illustrate
other methods, if the owners or designers
will send in sketches for that purpose. —
Ed.]
Cucumber Rot.
Why do many of the encumbers in my
greenhouse rot on the ends, having a
gummy substance oozing out ? The vines
seem perfectly healthy. 13.
ANSWER.
Without knowing more of the conditions
I am not able to give a definite answer. It
is possible that some fungous or bacterial
disease is at work, but it may be due to
the lack of proper ventilation, together
with the necessary high temperature and
abundant supply of water. If such is the
case a remedy would be found either by
increasing the ventilation or decreasing
the water supply, or both. L. R. T.
Packing Joints of Hot Water Pipes.
Is there any way of packing the joints of
four-inch hot water heating pipes other
than the rust joint made of iron filings ?
Can Portland cement be used, and will it
make a tight connection P
N. Y. A. B. CONOKLIN.
ANSWER.
There are many ways in which to pack
joints in four-inch cast iron hot water
heating pipes besides that of using iron
filings. 'There are, however, only two
ways that can be recommended outside of
iron filings ; these we will try to describe
for the information of your client.
The Red Lead Joint.— Take Atlantic
white lead and mix it with dry red lead
until it is of the consistency of good stiff
putty.
To Make the Joint.— First, insert a
piece of rope just as large as you can get
into the joint, drive this to the bottom
with caulking tool and hammer, then put
in a ring of red lead putty about half an
inch thick, work this in the joint carefully
all around with the fingers, then drive in
another piece of rope, taking care in each
instance to make the joint solid ; continue
this until joint is full.
Portland Cement Joint.— In making
this joint be sure to get the true Portland
cement ; inferior kinds will not answer.
Proceed as in red lead joint, substituting
cement for red lead — i. e., put in rope first,
drive well down ; then put in cement at
about consistency of stiff mortar, then put
in another piece of rope, and so on until
the joint is full.
Either of these methods will make good
joints, but it must be done carefully.
Samuel Burns, Sec. and Mgr.,
Thos. W. Weathered Sons, Inc.
New York.
To Get Rid of Grasshoppers.
I find frogs a very effectual remedy for
grasshoppers in the greenhouse. Place
tubs of water among the plants in different
parts of the greenhouse ; get some small
boys to catch the frogs, put them in the
water, and they will not leave the green-
house while the grasshoppers last. The
tubs may be used at the same time for
water plants. If a little care is taken the
frogs will soon become so tame that they
will take food from one's fingers.
New York. Ralph M. Ball.
[For other methods see Mr. A. D. Rose's
experience, on page 663.— Ed.]
Rivina Humilis.
Please name specimen enclosed you
under separate cover. A. L. Allison.
New York.
answer.
It is called Rivina humilis. In the West
Indies the fruit is used as a cosmetic and
there called the "rouge plant." The
flowers are not of much account, but the
racemes of ripening and ripe fruit are very
interesting.
Pinching Rose Buds.
I flnd on looking at my letter as pub-
lished in your last issue that an important
part of a sentence has been omitted in the
quotation from Mr. Hunt's work ; it should
read, " the practice of nipping them (the
buds) out as soon as they appear is to be
deprecated," etc. I do not know whether
it is mine or your omission, my pencil copy
before me has the sentence correct, and it
puts quite a different aspect on the ques-
tion. It is not a question of disbudding,
but the correct time to disbud. As I stated
before, Mr. Meredith says, pinch back as
soon as the buds appear, and Mr. Hunt on
the other hand condemns the practice as
stated above. My bushes have thrown out
canes 12 inches long with six or seven
joints, now, with some I have pinched off
the buds as soon as they have made their
appearance at one joint below the ter-
minal ; the canes then began to break
from the top joints, giving the plants an
ugly top-heavy appearance. Other bushes
I cut back to the third joint, but then
found the bushes began to throw a lot of
weak growth from the bottom of the bush.
P.
[The omission was your •
-Ed.]
Sovr Bugs Again.
The reply of Mr. G. A. Knight, Victoria,
B. C, to Mr. A. S. Fuller, in your issue of
July 21 (No. 34) to the question of Mr. C.
H. Reed, of Birmingham, Ala., in June SO
issue (No. 31) of the Florists' Exchange
is very correct, and deserved a better au-
swer than the sarcastic anatomic slur and
scientific expression quoted from an emi-
nent author, whose only aim is the proper
classification of insects ; be they injurious
in one way or another <loes not concern
him very much.
In all my experience as a gardener, cov-
ering a period of over fifty years, I have
from apprentice time np been instructed,
and later on had ocular demonstration
more than I desired, that wood lice are
destructive by eating the young growth on
sprouting seeds, and in greenhouses eating
up the fronds on seedling and other ferns.
They are unwelcome guests on orchids,
and, excepting cockroaches, I don't know
of any other insect more disliked by the
florist. Their chief haunts are humid.
— sow hnj, or Sowbu^
cies of terrestrial Isopoda beloDg-
ing to Oniscus, Poreellio,
and allied genera of the „
family OniscUlx. The" ^
feed chieHy on decayit
vegetable Bubstances.
frUlen [Bol.).
Sowed (sod) ; p. p. SowH
DEFINITION OB" sow BUG.
moist, warm, dark places, or beneath de-
caying wood and vegetable matter; old,
decaying masonry. The Germans call
them "Kellerrasseln" from their infesting
cellars. The word "sow bug" comes, no
doubt, from the French "Cochonde terre,'!
meaning ground hog, but otherwise the
insect has nothing in common with that
animal, either in shape or mode of living ;
if anything, it is quite contrary — clean.
In olden times the wood louse was used
in medicines. In this moist, damp climate
we have them in large numbers, even out-
doors. On examination I found here the
two allied species of system Latreille^so-
pods, class Crustacea; genus Oniscus mu-
rarius, or ossellus of some authors; Clo-
porte ordinaire, Fr,; Poreellio Isevis: Latr,
These have six joints, with rather flat
back; the shell has a sort of segment all
around which closes tightly when the
insect rolls itself up, making it perfectly
water tight.
Its allied genus, armadillo, is also found
in large numbers here—the Oniscus arma-
dillo of LinnsBus; Armadillo pustulosa :
Latr, Its habitations are the same as the
common wood louse, but in shape and
form it is much longer and snraller. The
serrated appendage on the sides of its shell
are wanting ; it has seven rings, and feet ;
on the back are small punctured priflces,
and in rolling up a small hole is' always
left, tor the want of the segments; it is,
therefore, more on the alert for approach-
ing danger than the more tightly closed
up common wood louse.
If Mr, A, S, Fuller subjects any of the
species to a common Coddington lens he
will plainly observe all I say about the in-
sect. He cannot help seeing two black
spots, below the attennse, which under a
low 3 to 6 lens will prove to be the mouth,
with all the necessary dental apparatus to
help themselves to any sort of soft diet.
As to old standard authorities Mr. A, S,
Fuller will find in J. C, Loudon's "Ency-
clopedia of Gardening," pages 506 and 1122,
that he placed them on the list of injuri-
ous insects in gardens, and gave instruc-
tions for their capture and destruction.
C. Mcintosh, in his "Practical Garden,"
classes the wood louse among injurious
insects to young vegetation— page 74, and
in his "Fruit Garden," sec. I,, page 322,
names them with earwigs (Porficula an-
ricularis) as troublesome insects to young
peach trees and fruit, with remarks that
the florist has still more to contend with
their ravages.
D, Landreth, in "Johnson's Garder
Directory," page 403, places them as injur!
ous to young vegetation, with a remedy
for their destruction.
If Mr. A, S, Fuller has a greenhouse, or
is a practical gardener or florist, he has
either paid no attention to the ravages of
wood lice or has ascribed their ravages to
some other more innocent insect. As far
as my observations go, I have, with the
above authorities, as well as Mr. G. A.
Knight, of Victoria, B. C, only too sadly
found out to what kind of innocent in-
sects, wood lice, thrlp, greenfly, slugs ami
others belong. I never put the latter to
an anatomical test, but, small as they are,
I am convinced of their organs of destruc-
tion by their ravages and depredations left
j_ iu.f- »_.ii 1 — <■„ ^ Maitre.
674
The FLORIST'S EXCHANOE,
Florists' Clubs, their Membership and
the Work they have Accomplished.
St. Louis.— On the 28th of June, 1887,
eleven members of the profession met in
response to a self appointed committee's
call at the Mercantile Club rooms to or-
ganize a society of florists. J. M. Jordan
was elected temporary chairman, Luther
Armstrong, temporary secretary, Henry
Michel, S. Kehrmann, and Luther Arm-
strong, a committee to draft a constitu-
tion and by-laws.
On August 7, 1887, this committee re-
ported, and the florists present organized
as the "St. Louis Florists' Exchange."
The objects of the association were *' to
advance the business interests of its mem-
bers." "Only those engaged in the busi-
ness of growing and selling of plants and
flowers, and those engaged in the manu-
facture and sale of florists' supplies, shall
be eligible for membership." Thus the
organization started off at once as strictly
an afiiliation of professional florists striv-
ing by mutual effort to advance their
mutual and individual business interests.
The temporary president and secretary
were elected to continue in those ofiices for
the ensuing year. Mr. Henry Michel was
made vice-president, A. Waldbart,
treasurer.
The next meeting, on September 6, 1887,
was typical of the idea which seemed
uppermost in the minds of the organizers
of the "Exchange," for, according to the
minutes, "Jordan had to offer for sale to
the trade a surplus of La France roses and
smilax; Frow had Tea roses, and Connon
had Tea roses in variety." On July 9,
1889, during the presidency of Mr. Charles
Connon, S. Kehrmann, Jr., secretary, a
committee consisting of Messrs. Henry
Michel, Kehrmann and Jordan so revised
the constitution of the society that the in-
itiation fee was lowered from S5 to $8, and
annual dues from $4 to ^2. The name was
changed to "Club" instead of "exchange ; "
and most important of all was the change
in the qualifications necessary for mem-
bership, which were altered to the fol-
lowing : "Any person interested in horti-
cultural pursuits and of good moral char-
acter shall be eligible for membership."
In August, 1889, Mr. Henry Michel be-
came president, and Wm. Schray, vice-
president, Kehrmann and Waldbart re-
taining the offices of secretary and treasur-
er respectively. In December, 1889, the
Club had not as yet added any non-profes-
sionals to its roll of members, and the sec-
retary was ordered "to mail out to 500 eli-
gible citizens (to be selected by him) circu-
lars and pamphlets." As a result, in the
March meeting of 1890, the names of four
amateurs were proposed and accepted.
They are to-day the only amateur mem-
bers, and have not yet taken an active
interest in the Club's welfare.
On the resignation of Mr. Henry Michel,
Mr. Jordan was elected to the presidency
in May, 1890; in August, 1890, Charles
Connon became president and Julius
Koenig, vice-president. In February, 1891,
a committee consisting of E. H. Michel,
Jordan and A. Waldbart, was appointed
to_ prepare such amendments to the con-
stitution and by-laws as to make it possible
for the Club to receive the Shaw bequest
of $500 prizes annually.
In March this committee reported an
addition to the by-laws, which stated that
"there shall be given annually by the Club
a competitive exhibition, for both amateur
and professional horticulturists ; alsosuch
special exhibitions as it shall be deemed
desirable to establish from time to time."
In April an exhibition committee was
appointed by the Club to take charge of
the first annual chrysanthemum show. It
consisted of Messrs. Jordan, W. Schray,
John Young, R. F. Tesson, and E. H.
Michel. Mr. John Young was appointed
cnalrman of a finance committee of two
members, he selecting E. H. Michel as his
associate, the latter committee to arrange
all money matters relative to the show.
The Club voted $S00 to the committee for
premiums.
In August, 1891, B. H. Michel became
president, J. Koenig, vice-president, E.
Schray, secretary, and A. Waldbart,
treasurer.
On June 9, 1892, the motion was unani-
mously carried to invite the S. A. F. to St.
Louis in 1893. In August the Club sent a
delegation of about twenty members to
the Washington convention and secured
the convention for S. A. F., St. Louis,
1898.
In August, 1892, also, Mr. John Young
became president, B. F. Tesson, vice-presi-
dent. In August, 1893, Mr. Waldbart
succeeded Mr. Young to the presidency,
Mr. Weber taking the treasury, vice
Waldbart.
The Club has given three chrysanthe-
mum shows, more or less successful, and
will give another this year. Beyond the
vast good accomplished by these, the
closer affiliation of the interests of the
various members, the free discussion of
matters of mutual interest, and the social
intercourse resultant upon the Club meet-
ings, we have overcome the prejudices and
jealousies which formerly existed.
There are over fifty active members : the
officers to August, 1894, are : A. Waldbart,
president ; Julius Koenig. vice-president ;
Emile Schray, secretary ; Fred. C. Weber,
treasurer ; Julius Benecke, C. A. Kuehn,
and F. W. Ostertag, trustees.
E. H. Michel.
Toronto.— The Toronto Florists' and
Gardeners' Club (now Association) was
organized in the Fall of 1889 in response to
a general demand from the profession in
and around the city, and most enthusiastic
meetings were held, aboutahundred mem-
bers being on the roll call. John Cham-
bers was elected as the first president, a
position which he held with much tact for
three years. Last year Tom Manton was
president and this year it is Archie Gil-
christ, both good men and true. J. H.
Dunlop was secretary for the first year
and did good work for the young club ;
since then the office has been carried on by
Arthur Ewing.
The Club has held four chrysanthemum
shows (and is preparing for the fifth)
which, whilst they have not all been finan-
cial successes, have done a great deal to
open the eyes of the general public to the
possibilities of floriculture and have helped
the whole profession generally more than
can be seen with the naked eye. The two
other societies holding flower shows in the
city have been obliged to improve their
prize lists and methods of management
owing to the exertions of the Club.
The Club also had the honor of entertain-
ing the S. A. F. in 1891, and carried the
work connected therewith through with
considerable eclat and had a surplus of
S300 or $400 left over after paying all ex-
An annual dinner is held in the Winter
and a picnic in the Summer.
Whilst in the opinion of some members
of the Association it has not altogether
come up to first expectations, there can be
no doubt but that gardeners and florists
have taken a higher standing and are
much more thought of now than formerly,
from the mere fact of being banded to-
gether, and if anythingehould occur where
it was necessary to make the power of the
Association felt, it would be sure at the
least of having its demands taken into
"serious consideration." There are at
present about eighty members in good
standing, besides a dozen of influential
honorary members. The fees are $1 en-
trance fee and $2 a year, payable quarterly.
A. H. EWING.
Boston.— The Boston Gardeners' and
Florists' Club was organized January 7,
1887, more for good fellowship in the craft
than for exhibition purposes, etc., as the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society was
already in the field and well covering that
ground.
The present officers are : Patrick Welch,
president; W. H. Elliott, vice-president;
Lucius H. Foster, secretary ; Edward
Hatch, treasurer.
The benefits have been a better fellow-
ship feeling in the trade, a closer binding
of mutual interests in a monetary way in
the different lines connected with the
trade, and a much more social interest in
one another. The membership is now
about 150, and considered very good for
the distance from the center of the city at
which the members live and there being
the older society in the same city.
The attendance at the meetings is not
what the officers would desire any more
than in the other clubs of the country.
What to interest ? is as much a question
in the Boston Club as in her sister clubs.
There is still great hopes for the future
well being of the Club.
L. H. FOSTEK.
San Pkanoisoo, Cal.— I am sorry to say
our Florists' Club is gradually going to
pieces. We have had no meetings for
sometime, and I do not think we will have
any more. We have really derived no
benefit from it, other than getting a license
of $10 per quarter put on the peddlers of
street bouquets, and that amount these
parties all seem able to pay, and therefore
it is of no benefit to the florists who keep
stores.
We were organized in March, 1891, and
the present officers are : F. Shibeley, presi-
dent; M. H. Wilkens, secretary; C. H.
Serveau, treasurer. M. H. Wilkens.
Milwaukee. — Our Club was organized
August 25, 1887, and falling into desue-
tude was reorganized July 18, 1893. Its
object is to bring together the members of
the craft in social intercourse and for busi-
ness benefit.
Our first two chrysanthemum shows
held under the Club's auspices were finan-
cial failures, but the third one was a suc-
cess. We also hope that this Fall show
will be a success.
The present officers are: President, John
M. Dunlop; vice-president, Ben Greg-
ory ; secretary, A. Klokner ; treasurer,
H. Haessler; trustees, H. Schwebke,
T. P. Dilger, H. Staeps.
The total amount of the present mem-
bership of the Milwaukee Florists' Club
is 22. The Club never had more members
than that, and has never been in a better
financial condition than at present. The
cause of reorganization was on account of
dispute and dissatisfaction of members,
also poor attendance at meetings, which
led many members to believe that if the
Club be reorganized with new laws it
would be better, and would probably
bring more members, so we did, and also
decided to change the name of the Club.
A. Klokner.
Newport, R. I.
The subscriptions received in aid of the
florists who suffered through the recent
hail devastations amounted on July 23 to
$1,262. The subscribers are mostly resi-
dents of this city.
IF you are in doubt as to when your sub-
scription expires, look at the addreso
label where the date can be found.
FRESH IMPORTED FROM BRAZII,.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Canes for Propagaiibn
1 foot, 46c.; 13 feet, $4..'i0 ; 26 feet, $8.00.
For Imioeiliate Order.
Also imported Orchids. Write for special quotations.
"W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
n:OH THr florist's EXCHANGt^
Palms, Ferns and
Foliage Plants
From 2x3 to 10 inch pots, large stock, in
the very best condition, I will give low
quotations and liberal discounts accord-
ing to the size of order. Before buying
elsewhere send your wants and have
them estimated.
LEMUEL BALL,
Wissinoming, Phila., Pa.
R1R[ FLORIDt FLOWERS
Contract growing for the Mall Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMIIVB, FI,A.
WHEN WRtTING KENTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANG**
ARECA LDTESCEMS.
5 in. pots, 24 in. high,
strong, grown cool.
$io.oo per doz.; $75.00 per 100.
Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'!
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSANSEAlfA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; In
3 inch pots.
PANDAUUS TEITCHn— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
BOSE BRIDESMAID^Plantsin 3>^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 3^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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I NURSERY,
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SIEBRECHT&WADLEY,
NEWROCHELLE,
New York.
♦ DO SUPPLY
t FLORISTS
r FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLANTS.
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00,
I $1 .50 and $2.00 a pair.
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana
$25.00 boxes.
[ FOUR TH—With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties.
I No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE"W YORK CITY. ;
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Eichlioriiia Azuren, (New Blue "Water Hyacinth.) This IsaveryinterestinKand beautiful Aquatic
plant. The habit of jzrowth is altogether diflerent to the weli-linown E. Crasslpes Major. The stem is as
thieli as the thumb, floating and rooting. The flowers are produced on large spikes, similar to those of
BJichhornia Crasslpes Major, but are of a lovely shade of lavender blue, with a rich, purple center, with a
bright yellow spot on the blue. The petals are delicately fringed; very attractive and continuous
bloomer. Brazil. Price 20 cents each ; $1.75 per dozen.
Eiclilioruin (Pontederia) Crassipes Major, (Water Hyacinth). f2.00perl00, prepaid, or $8.00
per 1000, not prepaid. ™ ^ „ ^ „
Each Per doz. Per lOO
£.imnaatheninni Trachyspernm tO.HI $3.00
Nelunibiam Speciosuni ^.M 6.00 26.00
Myinphsea Devouieusis .50 6.00
1" Flava 20 200 8.00
" Odorata 10 1.00 600
t" " Glgantea 20 2.00 12.00
" Zanzlbarensia Azui-ca, in bloom 40 3.60 26.00
" Rosea <0 3.60 26.00
" Dentata .60 4.00 30.00
Orontlnm Aqaaticnm 10 .75 4.00
Peltandra Virninica 10 .75 4.00
f istia Strattotes or Water Lettuce.. .16 1-00
Myriophylliiin Proserpinacoidcs or Parrot's Feather .15 1.00
8arracenia Varlolarls 10 .60 3.00
LiDinocliarls Humboldtli, (Water Poppy) ... 10 .60 4.0O
Small plants of N. Zanzibarensis and N. Dentota, lOcts. each, or seeds, lOcts. perlargepacket,
or J2.00 per ounce.
Neplirolepls Exaltata, (Sword Fern), selected plants from open ground, (12,00 per 1000, or t2.00
per 100, delivered.
Arondo Doaax varieeata, W.OO per dozen, or 15.00 per lOO. Mention paper
BRAND & 'WICHERS, San Antonio, FLORIDA.
The Klorist's Kxchange.
675
Pansies to Date,
As the time for sowing pansies for the
next season is at hand, a feVF remarks,
gathered from a long experience with the
different strains and best process for the
successful cultivation of that justly popu-
lar flower, may not be out of place. We do
not know, at the present time, of any other
plant more universally admired or grown
to the extent as is the pansy.
Of late years, notable improvements in
the quality of the flowers has given quite
a renewed interest in them, thanks to the
skill and efforts of somespecialists abroad.
Probably in no part of the world has more
attention been paid to their cultivation,
for years past, than in Scotland, the cli-
mate there being eminently suited to the
pansy, and some of the finest strains in the
world are grown there, and so carefully
guarded, also, that no first class seed can
be obtained from the growers. The choicest
varieties there are propagated from cut-
tings, a process which tends to diminish
the size of the flowers. Of late years, how-
ever, the French florists have made giant
strides in that direction, and the produc-
tions of Bugnot, Gassier and Trimardeau
have easily distanced all competitors in
that line, all over the world.
As we have made a practice, from the
first, of testing every strain of reputation
in the horticultural world, regardless of
cost, we have been able to form a correct
opinion of their value, and we have come to
the conclusion that the dearest strains, if
quality is desired, are the cheapest in the
end. We have also tried for several years,
by exhibiting pansies, to get people edu-
cated to a better standard, and we may
proudly say that our efforts in that line
have been well rewarded.
Probably in the massing of colors for
effect at distance, the smaller strains will
do well enough, but when it comes to in-
dividual flowers and plants, they are too
insignificant.
The Bugnot strain, when genuine, is un-
doubtedly the richest in colors, as well as
of very large size, but rather more delicate
in constitution than all other strains ;
while the Casslus are more vigorous and
more varied in colors also. A good in-
fusion of the Trimardeau blood, the
hardiest of all pansies, is the next
thing to be wished for, and we have seen
very good results already of crossing these
strains.
For market purposes, now, a large flow-
ered strain is requisite, as well as bright
shades, and the day of small sized flowers
for profit is gone by; but a higher degree
of cultivation is also required to bring the
large strains to perfection. As a cut
flower for the retail florist the pansy is
getting to be indispensable, and no florist
in Boston would consider his daily assort-
ment complete without pansies; a branch
of floriculture that the writer introduced
some years ago to the Boston florist trade,
and where at first we had more trouble in
disposing of dozens of flowers then, than
we do thousands now, in their season.
The time to sow for early blooming
plants is in July and August; and at
the end of the latter month good for
plants to Winter over, as larger plants
do not stand the Winter well; and
then get in another crop for succes-
sion in January or February, in a cool
spot, near the glass, in the greenhouse, to
be planted out in April, as these late
plants are better adapted for Summer and
Fall bloomers. Dents Ziris'GIEBEL.
3 SS5XS SS
2ii inch pots. Per 100. Per 1000
BRIDE t2 60 »23 50
WtlHYlET 250 22 50
^iO^TlER 250 22 60
SOU PERT 2 511 22 50
WHITE L.A FRANCE 2 75 MOO
SUNSET 2 80 85 LO
And all other Sranilnrd VariFtics, -iii. !<H uod
4H'n. pots. Write for prices. Terms cash with order
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.'
WILL
EXCHANGE
Mermet, Bride, Brunner,
Waban, in 3 and 4 in. pots,
Perle, Bridesmaid, Amer=
ican Beauty, Meteor, any
size pots, in any quantity.
THE L& ROCHE i STAHL FLOWER CO., Ltd.
FINE, THRIFTY STOCK.
2>^inch SKlhCh
American Beanty $7.00 $13.00
Bridesmaid G.OO 12.00
K. A. Yictoria e.OO 12.00
Mine. C. Testont 6.00 12.00
La France 4.00 9.00
Diicliess of Albany 4.00 9.00
Mermet 4.00 9.00
Bride 4.00 9.00
Perle 4.50 10.00
Climbing: Perle 5.00 11.00
Senator McNauglilon 10.00
Wiclmraiana 4,00
VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,
1 46- 1 48 W.Washington St. CHICAGO.
GREENHOUSES: Western Springs, III.
ROSES
MERMET, BRIDB, GON-
TIER, PERLE, CLIMB-
ING PERLE, NIPHETOS
and HOSTE.
P'irst (iualil:y stock from i iDch pots.
Per Hundred SIO.OO
Per Thousand 1S90.00
OEO. I.. PARKBR,
807 Washington St., DORCHESTER, MASS.
-- »FRCZ>£
SURPLUS STOCK MUST BE SOLD AS I
NEED THE ROOM.
700 Mermet, SOONiplietos, 250 Cusin,
200 WatteTlUe, in 4 inch pots, nice plants
at $5.00 per 100. Casli with order.
JOHN SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.
VHEN WRITINH M-^MTiOMTHE PLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
Strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Watteville, Bon
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at I7.00 per 100.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
Roses. Roses.
per 100
lOUO Bride....: 3 in. pot8.S4.00
1000 C. Me
SOU Mme. Hoale
6(]0 Perle..
300 La Vrniice..
3000 M.dnilloc ..
1000
lOOU Sou De Main
1000 "
1300 C. Soupert..
1000 "
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
3.00
li.llO
7.00
S.OO
3.00
S.OO
per 100
Tliese plants are all perfectly clean and healthy.
Boxll: J. D. Brenneman, Harrisburg, Pa.
Will Ezchange fcr 500 Ivory CliTysa&themiims.
WHEN WRITING MEIUTroN THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGC
SURPLUS ROSES
Gilt Edged Stock from ii inch pots.
METEOR,
The nest Crimson «6.00 per 100.
AUGUSTA VICTORIA,
BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, MERMET. 4!^ill., $6.00
ADIANTUM and other Farna, 3 in., $6.00.
SMILAX, 2% in., $1.50.
L. E. MABQUISEE, - Syracuse, N. Y.
ROSBS
SURPLUS STOCK.
CLEAN AND HEALTHY.
Per 100
1500 Bride.... 4 in.... $8.00
500 Bridesmaid.. 3 " ... 8.00
300 La France.... 4 " ... 8.00
200 Meteor 3 "... 8.00
200 Watteville . . .4 " ... 8.00
JOSEPH HEACOCK,
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes>
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Cash witli order.
ROBERT P. T£SSO]<(,
West Forest Park. ST. tOUIS, MO.
R
>-v^^g\ 2 and 3
Uow\3 inch pots.
GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid,
Wootton, Watteville, Mad. Cusin.
Write for Prices,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
The Best White SG.OO per 100.
Florists desiring- Roses for late plsiuting: will
consult ilieir best inlierest by giv'iug this stock
a. trial. Terms cash with order. Address
ROBT. SCOTT & SON,
I9lh & CaiharEns Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
AMERICA^ BEAUTY " T*H^irr
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset, Cusin, l.a France.
3 and 4 Inch pots. Prime stock, piicked light and shipped at special florists rates. Write for prices
including delivery to your express office.
A. S. WIACBEAN, LAKEWOOD, EW JERSEY.
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^ THiolesaXe Nurserymen and Florists, ' -7
i ran show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Boses as can be Z
X found in the U. 8. We grow J million Boses and million of plants annually. Trade list •
r free. Correspondence solicited, ' Mention paper. ^
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# varieties. This stoclc was grown for my own use, and is what I bad left over after ♦
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t Mention this paper. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Ct. X
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In 2K, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing,
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The following staff of writers are regu-
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Florist's Kxchange.
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E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G-. W., Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders... Iti39 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Dunlop Toronto, Out.
Walter Wilshire .Montreal, Que.
Dan l. B. Long Butfalo, N . Y,
John G. Esler Saddle Kiver, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HoNAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
K. LiTTLEjoHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. K. ScuTT Milwaukee, Wis.
ErGENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
J AS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott Traveling Kepresentatlve.
E. G. Gillett Cincinnati, O.
David Rust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Contents.
PAGE
Aracoarias, Propagating . . . .678
CATALOG0"E3 KECBIVEU 680
Changes in business .685
Convention notes prom Philadelphia , 672
Correspondence :
Heedling v oleua, Large-Sized Caladiuma and
OuE Philadelphia correspondent fur-
nishes in this issue a graphic and lively
summary of the pleasures in store for visi-
tors to Atlantic City. After you have read
his lines there can surely be no further
hesitation as to whether you will attend
the Convention or not.
Short - Spa,
- South
Houses ior Violets
Coming flower Shows
Coltdral Department:
ChrysanthemumB
Cdt Flower Prices
Experiments on Long Island
I'ERNS. Maidenhair, prom Spores {illus.} .
Florists' exchange banner. Rules Gov-
erning Contest for
Florists' Clubs and their Work
Orchid Growers' Calendar ....
FANSIES TO Date
Philadelphia Growers
Box;
, Pinching Rose Buds,
nual Meeting
Trade notes ,
Atlantic City .... 67
Akron. O., Chicafto, Cleveland, O.. Detroit
»*,..K ' — "-I Park. III., Pittsburg, War, en
^ — t. Pa
yn, Madison, N.'j.. New
La., New York, Orange, N. J
Orleans,
West Hobokeo N J. ...
Asheville. N. C, Buston, Buffalo, Cincii
Milwaukee, New Iberia, La.
TDBBRous Begonia 'disease
Tenth Annual Meeting Society of
American Florists.
The meeting to be held at Atlantic City,
August 21 to 2i, inclusive, marks the first
decade of the existence of the National
Society, and in view of the fact that the
point chosen as the meeting place this
year is of easy access to the horticultural
center of the country— the East— the likeli-
hood is that the decennary proceedings
will be listened to by a large and repre-
sentative gathering, commensurate with
the importance of the occasion.
Freshened and invigorated by the salu-
tary influences of saline breezes, and
strengthened by frequent immersions in
mother ocean, the delegates cannot fail to
be in the very pink of condition, and
doubtless their deliberations will assume
a lively character and be fraught with
beneficial after results.
The regular sessions of the Society
proper will this year be heldfrom 9 to 11.30
o'clock a. m., and from 2.30 to 5.30 p. m.
The usual evening sessions have been
dispensed with in order to a better and
fuller enjoymentof whatever may be going
on then. The auxiliary societies will,
however, meet in the evenings ; the Rose
Society on Tuesday evening, August 21 ;
Florists' Protective Association, Wednes-
day evening, August 23; the Telegraph
Delivery Association, Thursday evening,
August 23. All these societies are of con-
siderable importance to the trade in gen-
eral, acd it is to be hoped .that these meet-
ings will be well patronized by parties
forming their membership, and others
who may be interested.
The Chrysanthemum Society of America
will hold its annual meeting at the close
of the afternoon session, Wednesday, Au-
gust 22 ; an essay, under the auspices of
that Society, will also be delivered before
the S. A. F. at its afternoon session of
same day. It would, no doubt, be an en-
couragement to the oflScers of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America, to see its
annual meeting this year more largely at-
tended, and greater interest taken in its
proceedings. The scope of this Society
needs to be enlarged to accomplish any
good, but the hearty co-operation of every
one interested in the chrysanthemum is
absolutely necessary to that end. Almost
every grower is a devotee of the Queen of
Autumn, then why not grace her councils
with your presence when her welfare is
under consideration.
We notice that the A.merican Carnation
Society will not this year be represented
by an essayist. Has the literature on the
carnation been exhausted by that wide
awake body, the American Carnation So-
ciety, or is the omission referred to simply
an oversight ?
At the close of the afternoon session on
Thursday, August 23, will be discussed
what is perhaps the most vital subject of
any to be brought before the Society, viz :
that 01 fire insurance on greenhouses. An
active and energetic committee has been
at work on this matter during the past
year, and the result of their inquiries and
the propositions they will have to submit,
will be looked forward to with interest by
every one.
The Florists' Hail Association will meet
immediately the fire insurance matter is
disposed of.
The essays number eleven, and together
with the discussions thereon and Question
Box, will, we doubt not, supply and elicit
much valuable information.
In connection with thequestionof statis-
tics, we should have liked to have heard an
essay on our undeveloped national re-
sources, and our ability to cope with foreign
importations, not only in bulbs, but in
many other lines, by practical men who
have made a study of this, one of the most
interesting subjects which now confronts
the trade.
The trade exhibit promises to be a very
successful one.
The bowling contest extends over two
evenings, Wednesday and Thursday, and
will, as usual, carry its quota of enthu-
As regards the entertainment part, it
has only to be remembered that it is in the
hands of the Philadelphia boys, whose ef-
forts in this direction are synonymous
with the height of hospitality.
New York,
The Market.
There is a pretty general opinion
among the wholesale men here that the
cut flower trade this Summer will be the
worst on record. Each succeeding week
sees the demand gradually diminish, while,
on the other hand, the supply of stock
coming in almost doubles. A great many
of the roses at present arriving are unsal-
able on account of the shortness of the
stems. In the majority of the consign-
ments received the agent has a difficulty
in finding one flower in fifty that is really
good. Most short stemmed roses sell at
about fifty cents a hundred. American
Beauty seems to be the only rose of color
in demand; and the quality of that variety
keeps steadily improving ; for the best
blooms coming in 15c. was obtained this
week. White roses are yet a scarce com-
modity. Asters are not yet in abundance.
For those arriving five cents a bunch is
asked. One wholesale man, who has been
making a tour among his growers, states
that in two weeks' time the market will
be glutted with asters if present indica
tions regarding crops of these flowers hold
good. The quality of most of the carna-
tions coming in is inferior. We noticed
some very good McGowan in the store of
Henry W. Baylis, 28th st.; these came
from C. H. Allen, Floral Park. Mr. Bay-
lis is also handling quite a quantity of
Lilium auratum ; they bring from 2c. to
5c. each. Hydrangea paniculata is arriv-
ing; but there is no demand for it. Sweet
peas and gladiolus are still plentiful.
J. H. DUNSCOME, of Sing Sing, N. Y.,
was visiting the city this week on his way
home from an extended tour in Dakota
and the Northwest.
Thorlet, Broadway, is making very ex-
tensive alterations both on the exterior
and interior of his store. When completed
this store, which has always been very
handsome, will probably rank first among
the floral palaces on Broadway.
Convention matters are being thoroughly
discussed among the brethren here. The
latest in competitions — viz., the imitation
blue rock pigeon shooting match — is cre-
ating quite a good deal of enthusiasm.
Flintlocks from the time of the Revolu-
tion down to the latest Remington breech-
loader are being examined and put in con-
dition, while target practice, mostly at
feline transgressors during nocturnal
quietude, or rather disquietude, is being
indulged in. We have some "crack"
shots as well as bowlers in our Club ; and
lots of able-bodied men to carry the tro-
phies home.
C. W. Ward and family, of Queens, re-
turned from Michigan on Wednesdayj
Aug. 1. Mr. Ward's health is greatly im-
proved by his sojourn among his native
surroundings.
Brookl7n.
Louis T. Joseph, the young man who,
this year, sold plants on a ten per cent,
commission, and to whom several growers
are yet looking for a settlement of their
bills, has just added the crime of flimflam
to his other malqualifications. It aopears
that Joseph was indebted to J." Fitz-
simons, 161 Court St., in the sum of $3, in
liquidation of which he tendered a check
dated July 12, on the Kings County Trust
Co., for the sum of $12, this check purport-
ing to have been given to Joseph by a " J.
Shaw," in payment of an account for
palms. On presentation of tbe check at
the bank it was found that no such party
as J. Shaw had an account there, and that
the check was useless. The difference $9
was paid over to Joseph. Mr. Fitzsimons
has placed the matter in the hands of the
police, and they are looking for the of-
fender.
Delia Sperwin, who since the death of
her husband, has carried on the business
at 131 Sixth ave,, has just moved into her
new store and dwelling house at No. 127
same street. She leaves this week for a
vacation at Navesink.
Funeral work has been quite plentiful
during the past week. Henrt Scbmidt
shows good judgment in an elaborate dis-
play of floral pieces in immortelles, ap-
propriate for such work. A. C. SCHAEFFER
& Co., 121 Court, have executed a good
many funeral orders this week. Other-
wise business with them is slow.
Ambrose Walsh, Flatbush ave., has
just completed the first year of the oc-
cupancy of his present quarters, and busi-
ness, he says, has been beyond his expecta-
tions. He anticipates a fair share of pat-
ronage when the season again opens up.
Wm. H. Foddy, 401 Flatbush, like others,
finds trade at this season dull.
T. E. liAWGTON, 196^ Flatbush ave., has
given up his growing establishment on
Long Island, and will now center his at-
tention on his retail store at above ad-
dress.
Madison, N. J.
T. W. Stemmler & Co., of the Villa
Lorraine Nurseries, have about completed
their new houses and office, etc., adding
about 600 running feet to their present
plant of 1,050 running feet. Mr. Stemm-
ler will now seek a little recreation in a
trip to Europe.
Orange, N. J.
Mrs. Daniel Bradley, of Newark, N.
J . , while suffering from melancholia,
committed suicide with a dose of oxalic
acid, July 31. Michael Lyons, florist, of
Berkeley and Berwickaves., going to open
his place early that morning, found her
body lying against the side of one of his
houses.
New Orleans, La.
At a recent meeting of the New Orleans
Horticultural Society, Mr. J. A. News-
ham read an interesting and valuable
paper on "Rose Growing Under Glass in
the Vicinity of New Orleans." Hedemon-
strated it could be made a paying indus-
try, went thoroughly into the construction
and heating of the greenhouses adapted to
the purpose, their general management,
etc. His essay was heard with marked at-
tention, and will doubtless prove a stimu-
lus to that industry here.
West Hoboken, N, J.
On Sunday evening, July 28, West
Hoboken was visited by a heavy hail storm
which did considerable damage to green-
houses and outdoor stock. Every florist
in the neighborhood sustained more or
less loss from broken glass, in some cases
quite heavily. The hail stones were as
large as good sized walnuts. R. Whitt-
man is the heaviest loser heard from so
far ; he had just finished painting and re-
pairing his houses, and was preparing for
a well earned vacation, which he will have
to postpone indefinitely.
Max Mosenthin, the well-known palm
grower, sailed for Europe on the '* Trave,"
on the morning of July 31. The North
Hudson Florists' Club assembled on the
Sier to wish him bon voyage. President
Hetz, in the name of the Club, presented
him with a gigantic fioral horseshoe, at
the same time conveying the sentiments of
the Club in a few well chosen remarks.
Mr. Mosenthin very feelingly expressed his
appreciation, but said he hoped to be bet-
ter able to respond when he returns. He
will visit Germany, France and England,
blending business with pleasure, and will
be away about two months. B.
Baltimore.
The Market.
The least said in regard to the
market the better, for there is so little go-
ing on that a person hardly knows what to
report. The usual Summer dullness is
here, and one must put up with it until
busier times come. I have an incident to
relate, where one of our growers has been
sorely disappointed this year with his as-
ters; on some reliable seedsman he puts
all the blame. Here is the case : Last
Winter he sent off for some white aster
seed, which came in due time ; af^er sow-
ing the seed he put in all the labor possi-
ble, so that they might turn out first-class
in every respect. The plants made fine
progress, and the grower was congratulat-
ing himself on the fact that they looked
unusually fine this year, when, lo I as they
began to bloom not a single white aster
was there among the thousands of plants.
Now, who is the loser ? The grower has
as fine a lot of purple asters as your corre-
spondent ever beheld. 'Tis useless to say
that the seedsman has had lots of sweet
words hurled at him.
Xotes.
There has been a change in the
working of our Exchange here. Mr. Rog-
ers, the former manager, has resigned, and
the board of directors thought it wise to
try and carry on the Exchange with the
aid of the fair sex. We have now two
young ladies at the head of the concern. A
reason for choosing this class of help may
lie in the fact that we have several candi-
dates for marriage among tbe directors.
It will be interesting to note how we will
succeed with the ladies. Mr. Feast, the
secretary of the Exchange, will tell at the
Convention the working of our Flower
Exchange, and in all probability he will
not fail to report on this feature of the
same.
Mr. C. C. Hoffman, of Madison ave.,
will soon remove his greenhouse to his
new place
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Cincinnati.
Onr Picnic.
No use talking about business as
that is an unknown quantity in tlie market
now. The great event has come and gone,
with pleasant recollections. I have refer-
ence to the First Annual Outing by The
Cincinnati Florists, held at Woodsdale
Island Park, Thursday, July 26th. Our
special train of six coaches and baggage
pulled out of the C. H. & D. B. R. depot
at 9:05 A.M. and by the time we reached
Lockland, the home of Frank Pentland,
we had on board three hundred and fifty
people, including the growers, store-men,
their wives, children and sweethearts. We
arrived at the island at 10:30. A short
description of Woodsdale may not be out
of place. It is situated on the banks of
the big Miami Biver and Miami Canal,
thirty-five miles from Cincinnati, amid
handsome old oaks, oleanders and flower
beds. Inland is a beautiful little lake for
row boats, used principally by the ladies
and children. At the west end of the
island is the pony track, while at the east
end is the base ball park.
The committee, composed of Ben George,
William Murphy and E. G. Gillett, mapped
out a program for the day. The first event
was a game of football. Sides were chosen
by Otto Walke and E. S. Johnston, and
P. La Fever tossed the ball. Thentherush,
and humanity was piled ten deep, each
scrapping for the advantage. Finally
Johnston's side succeeded in passing the
ball through the goal and the first inning
was finished. Then for the next two,
which were won by Otto Walke's side after
many skinned shins and hard tusslings.
Prize, box of fifty cigars.
Next was the quoit pitching contest,
under command of Colonel Thomas Jack-
son, of Covington, Ky. For this the prize
was a solid silver cup suitably engraved ;
it was given to the party making the
largest score in fifteen pitches, thirty
quoits, and was won by RobertA. Murphy,
of Delhi, O.
In the bowling contest a silver cup was
awarded to the party making the largest
score with three balls. In this contest there
were fifty- five entries. Won by Albert
Heckmaa, Covington, Ky. Score, twenty
points.
For the donkey race there was five en-
tries: K S.Johnston, Albert Heckman,
J. T. Conger, Chas. Critchell, Will Mur-
phy. At the word go such a twisting of
tails, pulling of ears and kicking never
was seen before. Conger's donkey hadn't
moved ten feet until down went its head
and over went Conger on all fours ; howls,
yells, and band of "Commanche" wasn't
in it. But Brother Conger wasn't to be
bested that way ; he climbed on again and
succeeded in winning the leather medal
for the last one in. Ed. Johnston was
second through his friends running ahead
of his donkey with popcorn, and Albert
Heckman won first prize, a whip with
whistle on the end.
At 3:00 P.M. the boys' foot race was called,
prize 50o., and won by Willie Linfoot, of
College Hill ; 2:15 P.M. foot race open to all,
prize, a florist budding knife; 2:20 P.M.
toot race for little girls, prize, a bisque
doll, and won by Jennie Kolloth ; 2:80 P.M.
foot race for florists only, won by Chas.
Critchell; 2:40 P.M. foot race for young
ladies, prize, sterling silver spoon, won by
a long reach by Miss Carrie Nolte.
At 2:50 P.M. the fat men's race was called.
To see these monsters toeing the scratch
awaiting the word was a sight worth going
miles to see, and then to see them sprint
after they got the word ; the temperature
was about S5 degrees. "The race caused no
end of amusement, especially to see Geo.
Walker, janitor of our floral market, run ;
he fairly cut the air, but the race was won
by E. Snider ; Walker being a close second.
This prize was a leather medal.
We also had a regatta, the prize in this
race being a silver cup. There were nine-
teen entries. The flag ship was under
command of Commodore George. J. D.
Garrison won by half a length, Wm.
Critchell being a close second. Ed. Forder
won the leather medal for coming in last.
The greatest event was the ball game
between the growers and store-keepers.
For this we also had a prize — a silver cup
to the player making the largest number
of base hits. This was won by Yoss, of
College Hill, and the game won by the
growers ; score, thirteen to four ; five
innings. ■ Umpire, Chas. Rentz.
The boys now donned their bathing
suits preparatory to making a plunge from
the top of a toboggan slide into the river,
about one hundred feet. The first to make
the slide was Harry B. McCuUough. As
he struck the water his sled struck him
on the head, causing a slight bruise and
upsetting him in great shape in the water.
Allen Drake was next to try the slide and
was crippled slightly. B. S. Johnston
came next and now has a sore lip.
At 6:45 P.M. our train started for Cincin-
nati, carrying three hundred and fifty
tired people, each declaring they never
had so good a time and all stating that
the First Annual Gating of the Cincinnati
Florists was a success.
Part of our store people, who signed a
paper to close, could not bear the thought
of losing that stray nlckle, should one
come along, and kept their places open
all day, but such is lite in a large city.
E. G. Gillett.
Buffalo.
At 4 P.M. on Friday, the 27th ult., on a
slight bluff within gunshot of the grand
Niagara river, of which glimpses were to
be had from between the foliage of trees
which here line the banks of the stream,
the fiorists of this town began a friendly
game of baseball. The pleasures of the
boat ride from the city, from whence they
had departed "with hearts so light and
free from care," because all store fronts
bore the legend, " Closed— Florists' Out-
ing,'' and were secure from the inroads of
customers, contributed to that of good
humor pervading all. Enthusiasm ran
high in the minds of those of the craft
whose homes are located west of Main
street and those residing on the east
side of that avenue. Under the captaincy
of Geo. Asmus the East Side men, who
went to bat first, were thus placed : Pitch-
er, S. Jones ; catcher, S. A. Anderson ; 1st
base, L. Newbeck; 2d base, C. Jones; short
stop, G. Asmus; 8d base, G. Eckert ; right
field, J. Milley; center field, C. Kumpf ;
left field, E. Monsen. Capt. P. Scott dis-
posed his players of the West Side thus :
Pitcher, W. B. Scott; catcher, P. Scott; 1st
base, A. J. Scott ; 3d base, W. Webber ;
short stop, S. Rebstock ; 3d base, C. Sar-
gent; right field, D. B. Long; center field,
Wm. Scott; left field, W. F. Kasting.
Michael Bloy kindly, gently, firmly and
perforce satisfactorily did the umpiring.
W. J. Palmer and E. I. Mepsted took a
semi-active part in controlling and adjust-
ing any critical points, and the good work
they did, especially in superintending the
dealing oat of the refreshments — provided
for the players only — was duly appreciated
by that body.
The fortune of war went against the
West Side men, the score being seventeen
runs for the East Side as against six for the
West Side. The game closed at 6:30 P.M.
After the ball (game) was over, a 100-
yard running race was participated in by
nine contestants. P. Scott was the win-
ner, with A. J. Scott and S. A. Anderson
tieing for second place.
J. H. Kendle, of Tonawanda, wouldn't
miss a game of ball, and he was there.
The outing was called an unqualified
success, and another is talked of.
Recent visitors were Henry Morris, Syra-
cuse, Geo. Arnold, Jr., Rochester.
There is so little trade doing that talk-
ing of it is hardly worth while. Vim.
Boston.
There is very little change in the condi-
tion of the cut flower market, and, with
the exception of a slight scarcity of white
flowers, there is a fair surplus. Most any
variety of the latter finds a ready market.
A fine quality of Lilium lancifolium, in
both alba and rosea, are received by local
commission dealers, and those who are ac-
quainted with the various uses to which
this popular lily is adapted, especially
funeral work, buy largely while they last.
Roses of good quality just about meet the
demand ; Bride and Bridesmaid sell the
best, while Perle, Hoste and Niphetos are
in demand for light work.
The absence of all kinds of cut flower
trade, and the ever present funeral work,
which is the trade in hand at this season
of the year, probably accounts for the run
on white goods.
Carnations are a little overstocked, es-
pecially colored sorts.
Asters are selling fairly well, but the
prospect is a heavy crop, which will no
doubt flood the maiket; this is also the
case with sweet peas, although the heaviest
crop of the latter is about gone by.
General Notes.
E. G. Bridge, of Walnut Hill, Mass.,
died on July 35, of inflammation of the
brain ; he leaves a widow to mourn his
loss. Mr. Bridge was one of Massachu-
setts' most promising carnation growers,
and if he had been spared to develop the
methods of carnation growing, which
brought him so much success in the past
tew years, his name would be prominent
among our great carnation growers.
It is reported that the Concord st.
greenhouses, of Nashua, N. H., suffered a
loss of 500 panes of glass in consequence of
the recent hail storm in that vicinity.
Professor Cowell, of the Buffalo (N.
Y.) Botanical Gardens, was a recent visi-
tor in this city. Part of his stay here was
devoted to an inspection of the Arnold
Arboretum and adjoining park system.
Wm. McGaert, formerly of Tobin &
McGarry, is now at the store recently
vacated by E. F. Costello, at Maiden,
Mass. F. W.
St. Louis.
The florists' picnic took place at Mera-
mec Highlands on Wednesday last, and
was numerously attended. The ladies
also turned out in goodly numbers, and
by their enlivening presence contributed
not a little to the success of the day.
The various events were well contested,
notably the three-legged race, which was
finally won, after a dead heat, by C. Beyer
and A. Brunner. Prize — two pearl
handled pocket knives.
The 100 yard dash was won, after a good
contest, by Mr. Sutton, an employe of
Chas. Connon— a $3.50 hat.
C. Beyer out-jumped all comers at the
running broad lump, winning a gold scarf
pin, while Chas. Juengel distinguished
himself by winning the slowrace by a nar-
row margin ; when next he takes a stroll
he will be accompanied by a handsome
cane as a souvenir of his prowess.
The other events were contested amid
much hilarity, the vanquished taking their
defeat in great good humor.
The bowling contest in the evening re-
sulted in a victory for Chas. Young, who
scored 190 points ; prize— gold watch
charm. The second best score was made
by C. Beyer, 169 points ; prize, silk um-
brella. J. D.
Asheville, N. C.
The North Carolina Florists' Association
held a meeting here July 22 and 24. Mayor
T. W. Patton extended a hearty welcome
to the visitors, and impressed on their
minds the value of the climate of their
favored state for fioricultural purposes,
claiming that no state in the Union had
equal natural adaptation. President Van
Llndley followed in a speech vigorously
calling for the elevation of floriculture,
which is here still In its infancy ; other
speeches followed. In the afternoon
Vanderbllt's park and mansion were
visited.
At the second day's meeting a resolution
was adopted to agitate the purchase by the
government of a portion or all of Roan
mountain situated in Mitchell Co., N. C,
and Carter Co., Tenn., to be set aside as a
grand national botanical park or garden.
It is claimed that this locality "in the
richness and variety of its flora surpasses
every other portion of the continent, there
being found growing there every tree,
plant and flower found between Hudson's
Bay, Canada, and Wilmington, N. C." It
was further resolved that delegates from
this meeting should endeavor to enlist the
co-operation of the S. A. F., when in ses-
sion at Atlantic City.
The afternoon of the second day's meet
was spent in an inspection of the Idlewild
greenhouses and Mr. Brown's establish-
ment ; in these two places nearly 10,000 feet
of glass are planted exclusively to roses
for Vfinter blooming.
New Iberia, La.
The weather here is delightfully cool
and showery. Market gardeners are busy
breaking ground and getting things in
readiness for their Fall gardens. The
peach crop throughout this section of the
country is a complete failure owing to the
very severe freeze here in March, which
destroyed all the young fruit. Dagos are
selling very ordinary peaches at five cents
apiece. The pear crop is 50 per cent, less
than was anticipated, owing to very severe
wind storms that visited this section early
in July.
I saw in the Parish of Vermillion, a few
days ago, a Sago palm ten years old ; there
were about 50 leaves not more than three
feet in length, spread out perfectly fiat ; in
the center was a large ball, 13 inches in
diameter, composed of brownish yellow
leaves, about four inches long. Is this a
seed pod or is the palm going to bloom ?
[The production is a flowering cone, but
whether male or female cannot be stated
without more details. The Cycasrevoluta,
improperly called "Sago palm," is not a
palm at all, neither does it furnish any of
the sago of commerce.— Ed.]
We have date palms here, grown in the
open ground, five years old, eight feet high,
trunk ten inches in diameter about 18
inches from the bottom ; there are three
branches each three inches in diameter ;
they are l)eautiful plants and struck me
as being very rapid growers. There are
many varieties of palms grown here. I
will take a ramble among them and tell
you what varieties do best. We have also
some grand old rose bushes that have pas-
sed their three score and ten. I will tell
you about them in my next. Au revoir.
Iberian.
Toronto.
Trade is at the usual .Summer dullness ;
the retailers have but little demand for
flowers, and not much stock is brought in,
except on Saturday, when what is on hand
finds its way to the market and is sold for
what it will bring. Roses are not plenti-
ful, and most of what are in sight are not
very good. Sweet peas are very good and
sell fairly well.
H. Slight's place, on Yonge st., is
offered to rent.
C. Tidy intends to give up his Yonge st.
store for the present and will give more
attention to his other stands.
MASTON Bros, have given up their
Yonge St. place, being satisfied to let
others pay the big downtown rents. There
are rumors of other changes, most of them
going to show that business has not been
very good with the retailers lately.
John Dunlop reports trade as very good;
so one among us is satisfied.
J. CARLING, one of the Steele,
Briggs & Marcon Seed Company's sales-
men, was out August 1, in a canoe
with his wife and both of them were
drowned. They were some distance from
land fishing, and by sorpe means their craft
was overturned. Their bodies were re-
covered about two hours after the acci-
dent. Mr. Carling was well known and
much respected by most of the florists in
this city ; his pleasant and kindly manner
making friends of all he had dealings with.
The regular meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists' Association for July was held
on the 26th ; the president was in the chair
and only about twenty members attended.
It was decided to hold a picnic at Victoria
Park on Wednesday, August 8. The
arrangements were left in the hands of
Chas.Arnold, and a committee, and there is
no doubt a pleasant day will be spent.
A canvass of the members present showed
that there is not likely to be many of them
at Atlantic City, so they will all take in
the picnic. T. Mantok.
Milvtraukee.
The first anniversary of the Mil-
waukee Florists' Club took place at Mit-
chell's Park, July 18, 1894. The secretary
of the Club had a little surprise for the
boys, which consisted of taking photo
graphs of the members of the Club and a
little spread of lunch with something to
drink in the evening. All amused them-
selves greatly and did not think of going
home till very late.
We, boys, all talked very favorably
about the next convention at Atlantic
Ciliy, but the Club could not come to any
decision in regard to taking active part in
game. A. Klokneb.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
I— Paite 674, col. 3, 4.
'Itle page: p. 670. col. 1. 2, S. 4;
I. 1.2.
Canna— Page 081, col. 4; p. 682. col. 1.
~«Ee674, col. 4: p. 681
uin— Page 676, col, 3
-Page 674, col. 3,
KlorlM
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1,2, 3. 4; p. 681, col. 1,2. 3. 4; p. 685, col. Ij p.
686. col. 1. 2. 4.
Potx and Vasew, Urns, Etc.— Page
Hardy Plants, S^liriibs, Climbers, etc.— Ft
670, col. 2.
Heating Apparatus— Page 683, col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. I
Hyiirangeas- Page 675. col. 2.
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Panuv- Page 673, col. 3,
Pliotogrnnhs- Hagc 6""
Plant Stakes— Page -
Primula—Page 686, co:
Poinsettia— Page 681,
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col. 2.
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Steniniini£ Points-Page 679, col.
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The Klorist's Exchange.
PANSIES WORTH RAISING.
They are Beautiful.
They give Universal Satisfaction.
They Sell at Sight.
There is Money in Them.
NEW SEED. PERFECT AND RELIABLE.
1 Package, i4 ounce «1 00
5 Packages 4 00
Large quantities at Special Kates.
Cash -witli order.
CHRISTIAISr SOI.TAU,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N J.
i ♦ PANSY SEED ♦
9 New crop now ready. Very fine mixture
9 ot:' large flowering varieties and choice
X colors, especially selected for
• Florists' use. 1 oz.; ®3.00.
• Lot? prices on til. Harrisli, liOngi-
9 florum, Koman Hyacinths, Lily of tlie
0 Valley, etc. Special low prices on KUS-
• TIC BASKETS.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE.
413 East 34th Street,
Near Long Island Ferry, NEW YORK.
i MENTION THE FLORIST'S E
PANSIES *
Every Florist Claims the Best.
I am willing- to have mine tested along side
of any in the market. Over a thousand florists
used them last season, were pleased with them,
and made money out of them.
Between Sept. 1st and Dec. 1st. I expect to
have a million or more plants to sell. They can
not be offered in competition with cheap grown
seed but quality considered are remarkably
cheap at the price.
By mail or prepaid express, 75cts. per 100; by
express at your expense, $5.00 per lOUO. Liberal
discount will be allowed on large orders.
An honest sample of the plants will be mailed
you on receipt of ten cents, and terras are ab-
solutly cash in advanqe.
ALiBERT M. HERR,
t. E. 496. Lancaster, Pa.
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Crade Pansy Seed
. New crop, now ready, saved with special care from
selected plants only and warranted flist class in
eT^ery respect.
The Jeniiine's XX Strain, American and
Imported Varieties, njixed, cream of pansies. all large
llowerinK, grand colors, fine for exhibition, 1500 seeds.
fl.OO; loz., $8.00.
The Jeuuinff's Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about 2500 seeds, $100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz.. $15.00 No
skim milk In tliis strain, they are just as good as 1
can make 'em. Finer color and more variety than
last season. The best strain for florists, either for
winter blooming or aprinu sales.
Dr. Fauat, beat black. 2600 seeds $1.00
Finest Yellow, dark eye, 2500 seeds l.OO
Pure White, the best. 2500 seeds 1 OO
Victoria, bright red, 1000 seeds I.IO
ALL MY OWN GROWTH OP 1894.
Half packets of any of above. 50 cents.
Remit by money order or registered letter.
CASH WITH OR]»ER.
E. B. Jennings, Wtiolesale Pansy Grower,
Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT, CONN.
Zirngiebel Giant Pansies
OWING to favorable weatliei-, have been
simply magniflcent this season, and our
seed beds are a sight to behold. Never
before have we obtained such size and
colors, and as usual, wherever e.thibited, have
eclipsed everything- else, receiving- also the
most flattering testiraonialB from the leading
florists B-^ — ^ " -
We h!
strains,
^ THE GIANT MARKET
^^ and GIANT FANCY,
ViV
In trade packets of 2000 and 500 seeds, respec-
tively, with practical directions tor sowing and
growing our Pansies.
Price, trade packet, $l,00.
Also Plants for sale later on.
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham,Mass.
LYNBROOK PANSIES.
This giant strain Is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from the choicest
selected flowers.
New crop now ready.
Finest mixed, best yellow, pure white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, $1.00.
JACOB SEAL'S', Ljrnbrook, N. Y.
PANSY SEED!
New crop in choicest strains obtainable, un-
surpassed for size, exquisite colorings and
m.Hrlsing, always reliable.
MY CHOICE MIXED,
$4.00 per ounce ; SI. 75 per M ounce.
For full list, see issue of July 14, or write to
J. A. DE VEER,
15 Wliiteliall St., - New York.
Tuberous Begonia Disease.
Many complaints are heard at this time
ot the year regarding the begonia disease
which seems to baffle scientific diagnosis
as well as expert treatment. Many of your
readers, no doubt, have had batches ot be-
gonias destroyed by this mysterious disease,
which generally attacks the plants when
they are at their best. The disease may be
first noticed by curling of the leaves, or a
red, rusty substance accumulating on the
under side o£ the leaf ; then yellow spots
appear, which in time render the parts so
affected transparent. The young shoots
drop oil and the plants, but a week ago a
mass of dark green healthy foliage and
magniflcent large brilliant flowers, become
a total wreck, as if they had been in a
severe storm that had stript them of bloom
and foliage.
There is nothing so lamentable in plant
life as such a sight, and as the tuberous
begonia is one of the grandest Summer
flowers we have, to lovers of flowers it be-
comes imperative to inquire into the cause
of their disease that it may be successfully
combated, and their cultivation become
consistent with their work.
Expert gardeners conversant with the
intricacies of general plant life, have been
and are still unable to cope with this pecu-
liar disease, and many have very reluc-
tantly discarded the tuberous begonia on
account of it. We are told that it is a
"fungoid," others say it is a "rust," then
again a "blight," and still others will tell
you it is caused by some unknown "in-
sect." Whatever be the cause it has not
yet been definitely settled, and I think the
matter has been allowed to so exist far too
long without our floricultural doctors giv-
ing their advice on its cause and cure.
I have had a little experience with the
begonia and its disease, and while I do not
claim its general adaptability, or its "sure
cure-isms," still my method of combating
it may be found as effective in other
oases as it was in mine. It Is a well
known fact that what promised to be one
of the greatest features of the Floricultural
Department of the World's Fair— the
tuberous begonia exhibit, comprising
many thousands of plants sent from many
parts of the world — turned out a dismal
failure because they were attacked and
rendered worthless by the direful disease
peculiar to the begonia. Nor was the cause
of disease traceable to any particular soil,
treatment, or nationality, so to speak, of
tubers, all being aflfected alike. The five
hundred begonias exhibited by New York
State, in the Lord & Burnham greenhouse,
were potted at the same time as the
other begonias at the fair— about the mid-
dle of May. They were started in three-
inch pots, the compost being a mixture of
spongy prairie soil, old mushroom bed,
yellow loam, sand and hog's hair. The
plants seemed to get along very well and
started to bloom profusely early in July ;
all at once everybody's begonias seemed to
be suffering from some unknown disease,
and soon became nothing but leafless
stalks. Every effort was made by the De-
partment to save the plants but all failed,
and finally they had to be thrown away.
The New York State begonias were as
bad almost as the others, but as we de-
pended on them to furnish the exhibit
with bloom during the Summer, and as
the house would only remain empty if
they were thrown out, we decided to adopt
heroic measures in order to save them.
Professors of neighboring colleges were
consulted as to the nature of the disease
and its possible cause. There were many
talented gardeners at the fair, but every-
one'p story resulted the same. By the aid
of a powerful glass numerous small white
insects could be seen creeping on the under-
side of the leaves, but it could not be
proved that they caused the trouble ; how-
ever, we started in to treat the plants sup-
posing them to be suffering from a com-
bination of diseases, and believing that by
vigorous methods we could force them into
a new growth and so cure them. They were
stripped of all their blooms, then the house
was lightly shaded by a thin solution of
naptha and white lead ; the floor and
benches were kept as cool as possible by an
occasional watering during the day ; the
plants were well watered every morning
and twice a week were fed with a thin solu-
tion of bone meal water, about a handful
of bone meal to a gallon of water. Every
afternoon at four o'clock the plants were
well syringed with clear water, with an
occasional dusting of "Fostite" under
the leaves after syringing. Then the air
was taken off and the moist, humid atmos-
phere retained during the nigat. Soon the
plants began to show new life and in three
weeks' time were the admiration of all
who saw them, and received the only
award that was given to tuberous begonia
plants at the exposition. We were going
to throw them away when they looked so
bad about the third week in July, for
scarcely a good flower could be seen on the
500 plants, but a month afterwards we
could have gathered thousands of flowers,
many ot which measured from five to six
inches in diameter.
The circumstances surrounding the
other begonia exhibits could not justify
the assumption that heat or dryness
caused the damage, because it was the
same with plants that had been almost
drowned and well shaded. For my part,
after careful study, I believe tuberous
begonias can be successfully grown in any
warm climate, if a study of the plant Is
made and the necessities of healthy life are
afforded them. I believe that many ot the
plant diseases are attributable to thesame
causes as those of human beings— a scarcity
ot proper food will create sad havoc with
the most beautiful face and hardiest con-
stitution. How we poor mortals yearn
for the exhilarating embrace of the rolling
waves when the scorching sun makes us
weary of life, and how well we enjoy
something good to eat after making some
small effort to show our little abilities to
the world. Then, do not forget the same
laws apply to all creation. Some plants,
like man's genius, bloom better when
starved ; others require nourishment and
atmospheric affiliments suitable to their
nature. Do not discard the begonia be-
cause it is hungry and refuses to show you
its beauties. Give it some nourishment
and a moist atmosphere and you will not
be sorry at the result. I do not agree with
the idea of throwing every plant out that
happens to show signs of sickness, or is
attacked with pestilence. I think in this
progressive age, when we have such great
mediums of exchanging ideas and infor-
mation, that something like a "Plant
Medical Society" should be in existence, to
enlighten the trade, and disseminate in-
formation that will enable them to more
successfully combat plant diseases.
New York. JAS. IVEKA DoNLAN.
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Chrysanthemums.
If you have any two-inch pot stock left
you need not be afraid of being too late,
and you can be in good time to get nice
marketable flowers a few days later than
those planted in June. Lincoln, Vivian
Morel, Jessica, Wanamaker, H. Balsley,
The Queen, Nevius, and many others,
make nice plants and will grow from two
to three feet high ; plant them close, six
inches apart, and run to one flower.
You will now have to give your attention
to June planted 'mums. You can run one
wire to each row overhead and stake, ty-
ing the stake to the wire ; the soil will
hold it well enough at the bottom ; but I
would recommend running a wire top and
bottom of each row, using strings instead
of stakes, and run a string to each shoot.
If you tie two or more shoots to
one string you are apt to damage
the flower and foliage when cutting.
If all blooms matured at the same time it
would answer, but they do not, so give
each good shoot a string.
Before running your wires be sure the
benches are thoroughly cleaned and stirred
up ; after the wires are in place it is not
so convenient. Remove all lateral and
surplus growths, and tie as soon as possi-
ble. You can syringe much better when
they are all tied in place. A. D. ROSE.
Propagating Araucarias,
The best way to propagate these increas-
ingly popular decorative plants is un-
doubtedly by sowing the seed when it can
he had ; the next best plan is by cuttings.
The plants intended for stock may be those
which are the least salable in a batch. No
matter how much deformed they may be,
they will be found good enough to raise
young ones from. Select a bench in a cool
house, slightly shaded from the sun. Pre-
pare a mixture of loam, peat leaf mold and
coarse sand in equal parts ; fill the space
with the soil and beat it down firmly with
a brick. Knock the plants out of their
pots and plant them close enough together
just to touch each other. This should be
done in the Spring of the year before they
begin to grow. Cut the tops off and also
a few inches from the ends of the lateral
branches ; give water only when the soil is
dry, but syringe frequently. By the Fall
we will have a nice crop of leading shoots
from the top of each plant ; with a sharp
knife take these off about an inch or so
from the base, leaving enough wood to
send out fresh shoots the following season.
The cuttings may be put in a bed of fine
clean sand, well firmed, either in a frame
or propagating house where they will get
very little artificial heat. They can't be
rooted quickly, so give them a position
where they are to remain over Winter. If
once they form a healthy callous they will
send out roots, provided proper attention
be given them in the way of watering.
The success of the operation depends
greatly on the season of the year when the
cuttings are put in, and the condition of
the wood used. About the beginning of
November, when the plants have ripened
a season's growth, is a pretty safe time.
The leading shoots which are used for cut-
tings will always make good symmetrical
specimen plants. This much, however,
cannot be said of the new growths which
form on the ends of the lateral branches ;
they are only good to make cuttings for
growing on as stock plants.
After being potted o& they may be al-
lowed to grow for a season or two, when by
cutting back severely they will be found
to throw out leading shoots which will in
time make good plants if taken off and
rooted at the proper season.
Grafting has been employed successfully
with A. Cookii and A. excelsa, the two
most valuable species. The stocks em-
ployed are seedlings of Cryptomeria
japonica and Cunninghamia sinensis.
These two trees are quite hardy south of
here and produce seed in abundance, so
that no difficulty exists in obtaining young
stock, -rhe cryptomeria seems the best
of the two to use as stocks. Cuttings of it
root easily. G. W. Oliver.
Experiments on Long Island.
On Tuesday, July 10, a company of
about fifteen truckers and growers met
Dr. Collier, of the Geneva Experiment Sta-
tion, to discuss the best methods for de-
stroying the various worms and insects
which are causing so much trouble to farm-
ers of the Island and of Westchester
county, and in regard to what expendi-
tures should be made by the Station, out
of the $8,000 voted by the Legislature, to
be used in this judicial district. Among
the pests reported on Long Islana were the
army worm, locusts, various worms which
destroy cabbages, squash, sweet corn and
otherj.
It was decided to recommend totheState
Commissioner of Agriculture that opera-
tions be commenced at once to extermi-
nate the various pests, and a meeting was
arranged to be held at Albany, sometime
within a week, when it was thought that
the State Commissioner would probably
give his consent to prompt and thorough
measures, in which ease a professor from
Geneva would be sent to superintend the
work here, who would have his headquar-
ters at Jamaica.
The matters of bean rust prevention and
best methods for fertilizing potato crops
also received some attention, and as fully
one-third of the cultivated land on the
eastern part of the island is devoted to po-
tato culture, it was deemed advisable to
experiment with various fertilizers on po-
tato flelds of sufficient extent to give them
fair trials, so that it could be determined
with some degree of certainty what one
would prove most effective for the needs
of Long Island soil especially.
Among those in attendance upon the
meeting were Dr. Collier, who presided,
and Profs. Beach and Wood, from Geneva,
and Messrs. C. L. Allen, John O'Donnell,
P. H. Scudder and James Henderson, of
Long Island.
THE men In the trade who make the
greatest success, in a business point of
view, are those who advertise in the
Flobists' Exchangb.
The Florist's Exchanoe.
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THE BEST?
FERTILIZER
I^03B I^XjOISIST'S
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Manufacturere of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr,
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York.
TRADEMARK
Coming Flower Shows.
Lenox Horticdltcrai, Society, Lenox,
Mass.— September i, 6 and 6, 1894; A. H. Win-
gett, secretary.
St. Louis.— The preliminary list of the Chrys-
anthemum Exhibition, to be held under the
auspices of the St. Louis Florists' Club, Novem-
ber 6 to 9, inclusive, has been issued. Kule 2
provides, among other things, that "every per-
son entering for premiums on plants or cut
flowers shall, when making his entry, sign an
agreement to forfeit 20 per cent, of all the first
prizes for which he fails to compete after mak-
ing entry therefor." E. Sohray, 4101 Pennsyl-
vania ave., is secretary.
MlLLBBOOK, N. Y.— Chrysanthemum Exhibi-
tion of the Millbrook Horticultural Society, to
be held in St. Joseph's Hall, Millbrook, Novem-
ber 6 and 7. L. Kennedy, secretary.
Providence, R. I.— The premium list of the
June exhibition of the Horticultural Society
has been issued. They will also hold an exhibi-
tion of flowers and fruits in the early part of
September, at which liberal premiums will lie
givenfor displays of asters and dahlias. Their
annual chrysanthemum show will occur as
usual. Charles W, Smith, 61 Westminster St., is
secretary.
Newport, R. I The Chrysanthemum Exhi-
bition and Floral Show of the Newport Horti-
cultural Society will be held on November 6,
randS, 1894. Alexander MacLellan, Kuggles
ave., Newport, is secretary.
Mr W K. HiRRis, 65th and Springfield
Avenue, Philadelphia, writes the Rose Manu-
facturing Co., under April 80, 1694:
" A fAw vpnr. fttfo I was one of a committee to test
A tewyears^agoiwaso^ j^„„,.je,.„ Florists. We
Tobacco Sonp, which I
„„,.„„,„ ..„ , it was), ana we thoaehtthe
Tobacco Soap about the best ot tae
Insecticide by the Societv of Jtmcricj.
tested some Sulph "-'
suppose was yours (Sv .^ . ; — ^,- - - - . .„.
-■■o Soap about the best of themany we tried
thought the price too high for practical use.
Mr. Harris has since found out, that, after
all the price of Sulpho Tobacco Soap is Not too
High.. He is our customer and buys by the
Cwt. , .
Write for pamphlet and prices.
Rose Manufacturing Co., Niagara Falis, N. Y.
(2 oz. samples free upon receipt of i cents postage.)
«HE» WRrriNO MENTIOM Twe FtOHIST-S EXCHAMGE
Per bbl. (about 125 lbs.), (2.60. Sample free by mail.
HEaRMANN'S SEED STORE,
413E. 34th St., near Long Island Ferry, N. T.
WHEN wniTlfia MCNTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGC
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHO
CUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4), con-
taining over 1000 Orna-
mental Cuts for Florists' use.
such as envelopes, letter
lieads, bilMieads, cards,
advers., floral designs, etc..
at from 30c. and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 25 cts.
(deducted from $1.00 order.)
A. BLANC,
Engraver for F lorlsls,
PHILADELPHI&, - Pft.
TRAD. WORKEASY -'"K
*"'°"INAHDRRY
when you unstrap your boxes?
USE UNFOLDING STRAP -FASTENERS.
FRANK L.MOORE, Chatham, N.J.
WHEK WRITINO WEWTieN THE FLOBiaT-a exCHANOE
SNOW RUSTIC^
^WITCCO.
8 in. 10 In.
$7.50 doz, $IO°iloz.
!doz.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of ihe
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By usinp; one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder linown. It
is made especially for the Florists'
EZOHA.NGE, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., H.Y.
Send for List and PriceB.
134 Bank Street,
W&TERBURY, CONN.
F.E. MCALLISTER
Special Agent,
22 Dey Street, N.Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FIORIST'S EXCHANGE
No
Florist is
nor too
too
lo-w
liigh
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
In his business. Once used, always
used, and " would'nt do without
them" is the generally expressed
sentiment that is voiced by those
experienced in their use. Catalogue
free.
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BUFFALO, N. Y.
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 It. 4ih St., Philadalphia.
Send for Catalogne.
ESTABLISH £D
1866.
MANUFACTURED
335 EAST 215.' ST. NEW YORK.
HYACINTH * GLASSES.
FOR THE TRADE. •
Colors: Crystal, Amber, Amethyst, Blue and Green.
00 per doz.; Assorted, $4.50 ; per barrel of 5 dozen.
1.50 " " 6.'!'5; " '■
1.00 " "
FINEST BELGIAN
Singles,
Doubles,
Tye Pattern,
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., The Bulb Merchants, 1024 Market St., Phiia., Pa
ItS'Write for Jobbers' Price List of BULBS if not received.
WHEN WBrriMG MENTION THE FtOHST'S EXCHANGE
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMING POINTS.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as flower
stem is entered deep in the moist moss.
Manufactured by the Novelty Point Works
in 5 sizes, from J^ to 3^ inch in diameter.
IN BOXES OF 1000 POINTS:
SIZE No. 1 (.inallest) 60 cts.
SIZE No. a JO cts.
SIZE No. 3 go CIS.
SIZE No. \ "O I'ts.
SIZE No. 5 (larfftst), per box of '.2.30 points, 'A-Z eta.
Win Elliott & Sons, New York. Schle'/el & Fottler, Boston.
F. E. McAllister, New York. J. C. Vaughan, ChlcaBO.
C H Joosten New York. Huntinecon Seed Co. Indianapolis
Weeljer is Don, New York. J. A. Simmers, Toronto,
n..,.. i.B« York. A. Rolker & Sons. New Yorlt.
Sam^Ye's for trial sent, by mail, postpaid, on receipt oflO cents. Address:
HERMANN ROLKER, Room 3, 218 Fulton St., N. Y. City,
General Agent for America and Ettrope.
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE ^
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. S^sTn ^JZ.
Sizes 1% and 3 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our New Script l,etter, $4.00 per xoo.
Patented July nth, 189J
AGENTS. „ „^., ^ , , .
Z. DeB'orest. Ely & Co., Phil adelphia
H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phiiadelphi:
Marschuetz & Co.. Philadelphm.
Peter Henderson & "~
This box, 18x30x12, made i
with first 'order of 500 letters.
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
A. BOIKER & SONS New York. I
['. E. McALMSTEB New York.
A.HEKKMANN «6 E. 34th St., New York.
N. F. JlcCARTHY & Co.,
1 filQBlc Hall Place, Boston, Mass.
GEO. A.SrTHEELAND,
67 Bromfleld Street, Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS .-"2 Bfacnn St., Boston, Mass.
MARSCHUETZ 4 CO 24 N.4tli St., Phlla., Pa.
H. BAYEBSDOBFEB & CO Philadelphia, Pa.
:rvj-
E. H. HDNT
DANIEL B. LONO
JAS. YICK'S SONS...
79 take St., Chicago, III.
Bnfralo, N. Y.
Bochester, N. Y.
_. _. PEBRY * CO., Warren St., Syracuse, N. Y.
A. C.KENIUI.L, 115 Ontario St., Clevelaml, Ohio.
H.SlINIIERBBUCH,4th&WalnutSt.Ctncliinatl,0.
C. A. KUEHN 1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.
T. W. WOOD & S0N,6th & Marsliall St.Bichmond,Va
WISCONSIN FLOKAL EXCHANGE,
ISl Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wis
POBTIAND SEED CO., 171 2d St , Portland, Ores
,1. A. SIMMERS, Toronto, Ont. (Agt. for Canada.
E. KACPMANN Phlladelph
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., 1024 Market St., Phlla,
Address N. F. MCCARTHY. Treasurer and Manaeer, I Music Hall Place
Factory, 13 Creen Street, Mention Paper. BOSTON, MASS.
680
Thk Klorist's Exchanged.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trace, care of FtoRisis' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
Newpokt, R. I.— a competUive exhibi-
tion of sweet peas was held at Geo. A.
Weaver's seed store last week, at which
several prizes were offered. There were 17
competitors. The flowers exhibited were
from seed purchased from Mr. Weaver. A
pansy exhibition on the same lines, held
the last of May, was also very successful.
About September 1 there will be a display
of asters, gladioli, etc., when prizes will
also be offered.
The judges of the sweet peas were:
Messrs. A. K. McMahon, Andrew Meikle
and John R. Johnson.
The Swiss Seed Contkol Station.—
The last issue of the North British Agri-
culturist contains a portrait of Dr. Stebler,
the Director of the Federal Seed Control
Station, Switzerland, which is the only in-
stitution of the kind in the Old World, is
an admirably equipped establishment,
and the importance of the use it serves is
fully vouched for by the fact that practi-
cally all the grass seed bought by British
seedsmen from Continental growers are
purchased subject to aiialysis by Dr. Steb-
ler. Immense numbers of seed samples of
home growth are also sent by British
seedsmen to be tested by Dr. Stebler in
regard to their germinating qualities.
The cost to the Swiss Federal Government
of maintaining this establishment is only
£1,600 per annum, the balance of the cost
of maintaining the station being covered
by the fees charged for seed analyses.
F. W. O. SCHMITZ, 63 Barclay st., New
York, has returned from his European
trip.
D. I. BasHNELL, St. Louis, president of
the American Seed Trade Association, was
in New York this week on his way home
from a vacation in the Vermont hills.
Weebek & Don, New York, have re-
ceived a consignment of Freesia refracta
alba in elegant condition, the bulbs being
as large as any we have seen. Harrlsii
and White Romans have also arrived in
first-class order.
B. S. Weathekly, vice-president of the
Sioux City Nursery and Seed Company.
Sioux City , la. , is home from a three weeks'
trip to Salt Lake and the west, and will
leave on Thursday for a twomonths' trip to
Europe. He says his last trip was length-
ened by the strike. He was on a train
that was stopped on the edge of a deep
ravine, the bridge across which had been
burned.
Dlssolation of Partnership.
The partnership heretofore exist-
ing between Z. DeForest Ely and G. How-
ard Shriver, under the name of Z. DeFor-
est Ely & Company, in the business of
seed merchants and growers, conducted at
1084 Market St., Philadelphia, is dissolved
by the retirement of said G. Howard
Shriver, he having sold his interest therein
to said Z. De Forest Ely, who will here-
after conduct the business on his own per-
sonal account, under the name of Z. De
Forest Ely & Company.
Z. De Forest Ely,
G. Howard Shriver.
Philadelphia.
Mr. Z. De Forest Ely says that the
above dissolution means no diminution of
capital, but that he simply takes over the
entire stock on his own responsibility, and
for this purpose has put additional capital
into the concern.
Henry F. Michell, 1018 Market St.,
Philadelphia, has completed the altera-
tions of Ills store, and now has everything
nicely fitted up. His store now presents a
handsome series of bay windows to the
front of each floor facing the street, and
looks very fresh and nice with the bright
colored paint, which has been used for
adornment. His warehouse comprises
four floors and basement, each 20x183 feet ;
this space, with slight alterations at the
rear, and an additional elevator, together
with a complete system of heating for
Winter, by meansof radiators, etc., makes
him abundantly able to handle his already
large and fast increasing business. His
stock of Bermuda lilies are to hand and
considerable preparations are being made
for the approaching Fall seed and bulb
trade.
The store is well stocked with a com-
plete line of garden implements and sun-
dries, many of these sterling novelties in
themselves, which will be heard of later,
especially a new invention in wire stakes
for carnations. This will come as a boon
to many a florist and gardener and fill a
long felt want. Mr. Michell intends mak-
ing an extensive exhibit at the forthcom-
ing convention of seeds, bulbs, sundries,
etc., which, no doubt, will be very attrac-
tive, judging from the taste already dis-
played and the quality of goods in the
store. J T^
Earopean Notes.
For some weeks past the German
growers have been in a state of great
anxiety on account of the drought which
has prevailed in the two principal seed
growing districts. Fortunately a good
rain has fallen in the neighborhood of
Erfurt, and as the soil is at present like a
hotbed the asters and other annual crops
are already beginning to feel the benefit.
At Quedlinburg, up to the present, only a
few light showers have fallen, but the in-
dications are now all in favor of rain.
Should it come at once three-fourths of
the asters may be saved. The pansy will
yield about half the expected crop, and
other annual flower seeds will be benefited
in the same degree. Respecting flower
seeds generally, the prospect is certainly
more encouraging than at the same period
last year. German stocks, which at one
time promised to be an exceptionally good
crop, have suffered from the hot days and
cold nights, and the later blooms are per-
ishing. Wallflowers, particularly the
double sorts, are a fine crop, and the same
may be said of petunias ; but phlox, scabi-
osa, Godetia, Clarkia.and such like plants,
are in a most unsatisfactory condition.
In many oases the seeds that germinated
when first sown have now developed
plants already in the seeding stage, while
others are only now beginning to come
through the ground. Tropoeolums, dwarf
and tall, and the Lobbianum section are
doing fairly well. Sweet peas will produce
about two-thirds of the estimated crop.
In vegetable seeds, onion, carrot, man-
gel, and kohl-rabi, are very promising ; but
cabbage, savoy, garden beet, leek and let-
tuce are weak on the whole, and in some
cases badly blighted. Spinach is already
harvested and has yielded a fairly satis-
factory crop. Peas and beans have been
badly injured, and so far as the former is
concerned it is now too late for them to
recover. Parsley and parsnip are decidedly
under the average.
Those who are not deterred by the price
from using Erfurt grown seed of Erfurt
cauliflower will be glad to know that the
crop of this article is likely to be very
much better than it has been for several
years. European Seeds.
as also should Amaryllis equestre, which Is
one of the finest bulbs grown. I had a bed
of not less than ten thousand flowers at
one time. g. Bryan.
Florida.
Short-Span-to-the-South Houses for
Violet Culture.
Would it be advisable to build a violet
house short span to the south, and glaze it
with large glass ?
[We solicit the opinion of some of our
expert violet growers on this subject.
Who will oblige ?— Ed.]
Catalogues ReceivedT
J. M. Thoreorn & Co., 15 John st.. New
York.— Trade List of Imported Holland
and other Bulbs and Bulbous Roots, etc.,
Autumn, 1894.
Mrs. T. B. Shepherd, Ventura, Cal.
—Wholesale Trade List of Seeds, Plants
and Balbs, and seed novelties for Autumn
Delivery.
Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neoes-
sariVy reflect our own.
Seedling Coleus.
Editor Florists' Exchange :
I take the liberty of sending you a col-
lection of this Spring's seedling coleus
leaves, which I thought you might like to
see. They were cut from the plants just
as they were, without any discrimination.
They are all vigorous growers and most of
them, I judge, will make very good bed-
ders. Wm. Doogue.
Boston.
[The colorings of the coleus leaves are
remarkably beautiful, while the size of
some of them eclipses anything we have
yet seen. The plants will form a truly
magnificent collection.- Ed ]
GREENHOUSE JONSTROGTION.
A complete Manual on the Building, Heating,
Ventilating and Arrangement of Green-
houses, and the Construction of Hotbeds,
Frames and Plant Pits. By L. R, Taft,
Professor of Horticulture and Landscape
Gardening, Michigan Agricultural College.
Illustrated, 208 pp., l2mo., cloth, $1.50.
This IS a thoroughly practical treatise on
an important subject. The author has made,
at the Michigan Experiment Station, a care-
ful, comparative test of the various methods
of building, glazing, ventilating and heating
greenhouses, with scientific accuracy, dur-
ing his fifteen years' experience in green-
hou<:e management. A careful study of the
methods employed by the leading flower
and vegetable growing establishments in
the larger American cities, personal inter-
views and correspondence with leading flor-
ists, gardeners and builders of greenhouses,
have strengthened the reliability of every
statement made in this valuable handbook.
Greenhouses and conservatories, hotbeds
and cold frames, forcing houses and pits, all
receive full and detailed treatment. The
lucid descriptions of each topic and ii8 dia-
grams and illustrations, make every detail
clear to both the amateur and professional
giardener or florist. Many of the illustra-
tions are half-tone engravings from photo-
graphs of actual greenhouses and forcing
establishments. This treatise is the only
work published in America on greenhouse
construction by practical American methods
and for the actual needs of American horti-
culture, and fills a want that has long ex-
isted.
Address orders:
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
WANTED TO RENT.
Place of about 2000 to 400n feet of glass ^
Washington or Baltimore preferred ; no stock
wanted. Address with full particulars,
HUSTLER, care this paper.
STOCK WANTED.
WANTED ^J' ONCK 6000 pot grown
of Sharpless and Buhacb. Send prices of
same to
J. M. HOSTETTER, Ba> SO, Millersvllle, Pa.
WHew WRT.IIG MEWTIOW THE n.ORIST-8 EXCMAWSF
WANTED-
CABBAGE PLANTS
AiSO
Cauliflower, Brussels
Sprouts and Kale.
P. 0. BOX 2694, NEW YORK CITY.
WHEN WRIXrNG MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
for^rentT
Must have capital enough to buyTtocirimci
pots. For particulars address,
J. S. K., care Florists' Exchange.
TO LET ^ complete greenhouse esta-
i " Z'*^ * • blishment in the city of
Brooklyn, consisting of eight greenhouses,
stable, living apartments, &c., with all improve-
ments, including city water. Address C H
LOTT, 208 Broadway, New York.
Advertising is an asset of increasing
worth, for the longer one advertises a legi-
etmate busiE»-s the greater the value and
iffectiveness of such advertising — a prin-
ciple universally admitted.— Printer's Tnh.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each In-
w*
627 Oak St., Kalamazo. Mich.
_-_ florlatby flrst-elass man.
to take churee. Address J. Lee,
FOR SAL,E.
On reasonable terms. A good chance for a
fSI"^^??"" ?"'"'«'■. Hitchings' rose house,
10UX44 It. with propagating house; two sasli
'V""„^S*' ^^^'■l ".; one house, 50x9 ft.; one house,
'iiXiJtt.' "nn *■"'""•-""">-,.; I J; on--,.,... . .;
two-story building, 20x18 ft.
ground, right
The above
opposite depot; population 4000.
all stocked for the
S. PAKKS, Box 343, Patchogue, N. Y.
FLOmsX PLACE TO RENT
For a term of years to a good responsible parly ;
contaiES one dwelling and Ave greenhouses, with
all the latest Improvements, and the best location.
Size of place, 200x160 feet. Apply on premises
440 Albert St., Sielnway. L. I. (Cars either
from 34th St. ferry and Jackson Ave., or 92d St.
' ' — at office, 132 E. Broadway, New York.
•I. H. EISENBERG.
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
Large-sized Caladiums and Colocasias-
Editor Florists' Exchange :
I have about two acres of Oaladium
esculentum on my place that Ithink some-
thing extra of ; at this season they are
about eight feet high and one solid mass
of foliage. Many of the plants are over
ten feet in circumference.
I have also a large bed of Colocasia
javonica, six feet high. This is a fine
specimen plant tor tubs, etc., with its dark
green leaves and bluish stems. I think it
is superior to the caladium. It ought to
be more generally known and appreciated,
CITUATION wanted, flrat-cl
^ Competent in store or comi
temperate, reliable, sinyle, references. Address
H.. Pequannock. N. J,
pLORIST-Wanted a situation. To live on tie pi
greenhouse work.
Jersey City, N. J.
gITUATION n
Commercial pla
from last place. L. H.
,, Bb.x 253. E. StroudsburgT Pa"
drafting plans
tion by competent flower and vege-
ir, 25 years' experience. Capable of
B ,. ..- - ^jj^ supeilutendinc
desigus and rustic work. "Commercial
situation. J. A. F., care this paper.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED, reliable „.,„
State experience, references and
wages expected per month, with board.
GEO. S. BBLDING, Middletown, N. X.
WHEN WRITINQ MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TO I.EASE.
Seven acres of choice land, with large house,
barn and other outbuildings, only Ave miles
from Brooklyn, 16 minutes to depot. Long
Island. Address
H. B. Mli:.I,EB,
749 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, N. T.
FOR SALE.
Six acres of land and all the contents to
carry on the nursery and florist business.
Established 14 years, the present owner is too
old to attend to it ; a flne chance for a young
man with some cash. For particulars apply to
S. BRyAN, P. 0. Box 404, Jacksonville, Fla.
WATVTF.n ^ PARTNER who under-
** J:\l\l XtU stands the running of a busi-
ness, and with a small capital, in a railroad
town of 10,000 and no opposition. Address
K. S., care Florists' Exchange.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
'J^-WO I.ARG£ GREEKBOVSES,
lOO feet long by 18 feet wide, containing
5,000 feet of glass; built two years ago, with all
modern improvements, by the late John F.
Nitterhouse, practical florist. Greenhouses
situated halt mile from town, convenient to
two railroads, and stocked with Roses. Carna-
tions, etc. Possession given October 1st.
For further particulars, address
Mrs. S. J. NITTERHOUSE,
Pranklin Co.,
Waynesboro, Pa
The Klortst's Exchange.
681
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are practical men, each one an expert in
his particular branch of gardening and
fruit growing, and they write so clearly
that all who will may understand.
Where all is so good there can be no
special features.
American Gaedening is not the organ
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the nurseryman, implement dealer, or,
in short, any one excepting its readers.
It is for them, and them only, knowing
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The writers in each department tell
just what they know and what is wanted
to be known, and nothing else. The
truth only will be stated, and that so
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Flower Garden.— What to ffrow and how to
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AMERICAN GARDENING,
170 Fulton St., New York.
Our stock of Ferns is this season in an exceptionally fine condition, and all the
leading and good varieties are now ready in good sliai e lor imrnt-diute shipment.
Nearly all are grown in open frames and ai'e well liaid^'ued off Ut f-fand shipi
by froiglit, except to very distant points, thereby t
xpre
3clli
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
DECORUM
■' PUBESCENS
BLECHNUM OCCIDENTALE
CYRTOMIUM PALCATUM
DAVALLIA STRICTA
LA5TRAEA OPACA
CHRYSOLOBA
LOMARIA CILIATA
NEPHRODIUM HIRTrPES
NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA
ONYCHIUM JAPONICUM
POLYPODIUM AUREUM
FRAXINIFOLIUM
PTERIS ADIANTOIDES
AR6YRAEA
CRETICA ALSOLINEATA
INTERNATA
PTERIS LEPTOPHVLLA
OWRARDIA
PALMATA
RUBRA VE»IA
NEMORALiS
SERRULATA
CRISTATA
SIEBOLDII
TREMULA
2K in* pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per x,ooo.
ADIANTUM ANEITENSE
DIDYMOCHLAENA TRUNCATULA
OICKSOMIA ANTARTICA
LASTRAEA ARiSTATA VARIEGATA
NEPHROLEPIS PHRILLIPENSiS
ZOLLINGERIANA
POLYSTICHUM CORIAOEUM
SETOSUM
2^ in. pots,
1.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000.
ADIANTUM PARLEYENSE..
SCARCER VARIETIES.
2 inch pots $2
WIEGANDII 3
RHODOPHYLLUM 3
RHOMBOIDEUM 3
CYRTOMIUM CARYOTIDEUM 2^-.
DAVALLIA FIJIENSIS PLUMOSUS 3
MICROLEPIA HI RTA CRISTATA 3
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS 2}!
ADIANTUM FORMOSUM 3
CYATHEA MEDULLARIS 3
CIBOTIJM GLAUCUM 3
DAVALLIA MOOREANA 3
DORYOPTERIS NOBILIS 3
PTERIS CRETICA MAYIi 2j!
PTERIS TREMULA SMITHIANA 3
, 2.00
. 1.00
. 1..50
. 1.25
. 1.10
2.60
, 6.00
6.00
3.00
3.00
1.00
3.00
B.no
15.00
16.110
8.00
12.00
10.00
8.011
20.00
To parties desiring to grow on a collection either for decorative or
exhibition purposes, we will supply 5(1 plants In fifty distinct varieties,
including one each of the abovi*. from 2^ and 3 inch pote, for $5.00 : or two
of each, 100 plants in all, for $9 00.
HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SCARLET CLOVER SEED.
Best recleaned, in new sacks, at »4.00 per
bushel. Address
E. J. CARTER, Henderson, Maryland.
o -A. n. isr .A. T I o 3sr s
A fine large stock of FIELD GROWN
PLANTS ready in the Fall. Send for
prices to
Greo. Hancock & Son, Grand UaTeiijDIich.
HENDERSON'S lULB CULTORE.
THIS is a large twenty-four page hook, with
Special Culture directions for over 200
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
great care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 25 eta.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANCE
I70 FULTON •■
NEW YORK.
PRICE PER PLANT for I, lO or lOO.
Gi'evillea Robu8ta,fine.2iu.,2}^c. DracEenn
Tudivisa, 2 In., 2Hc. 3 in. Filifera Palms, 3c.
Smil IX, 3 in., fall seeded, 2>^c. 2 in. 'Mnins, 2c.
A. L. ALLISON, Oriskany, N. Y.
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For something novel in Forcing Lilies for
Easter flowering. A beauty. Send for
circular. Don't do anything until you've
seen my prices on Bulbs. General line. 18
yenrs experience. Price list for the asking.
G. C. ^VATSON,
Importer of Bulbs for FIorislH, WhoICBale
Seedsmen and ComniisHion merchants.
1025 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
MUSHROOM GROWERS Tvill bear of
something to their advantage by sending
at once for my import circular.
S M I L A X , from 3 in. pots, strong plants,
$3.00 per 100. C A N N A S . 4 in. pots,
mixed, $5.00 per 100. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER. - Cape May Clly, N. J.
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order. Address
AMITYVILLE NURSERY and GREENHOUSE GO.
Poinsettia • Puldierrima.
Goofl flowering plants, Sin. pots, $10 per 100.
Extra strong plants, 4 in. pots, $15 per 100.
A few fine 3 yr. old plants, 5 in. pots, $3 per doz.
A. S. WAI^I^ACE,
Florist and NurBerjmaii, MONTCLAIR, N. J.
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2,000 CHEAP.
BEGONIA SEMPEBFLORENS VERNON,
fine busby TJlaTits, S to 13 inches high, iu
bloom, per lUO, $4.00.
BEGONIA METALLICA, 3 in., per 100, S4.00:
4iiloh, per 100, $8.00.
Gasli Vfltii order, please.
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MAXWELL'S EA. BLACKBERRY.
Three of the best marliet berries now in culti-
vation fully tested. Send for circulars.
MYER & SON, Bridgevllle, Del.
Keiffer Pear Trees
TWO YEARS, riNE.
AMD OXHER STOCK.
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F. W. WATSON & CO., Topeka, Kan.
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M THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Gontracfs Now in Order
For growing your June Budded Peach of the
Elberta, Crosby, Champion and other sorts
desired ; also June Budded Plums of Japan
and other varieties, the Royal Apricot, as well
as a full assortment of Nectarines.
Low rates and careful attention given.
ALEX. PULLEN,
MILFORO NURSERIES. MILFORD, DEL
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The f^lorist's Exchange.
2,000 Buslels of OHMS for tie Trade.
Egyptiaa or Wiater Onion Sets.. $1.75 $1.60
•' Bottoms. .60 .40
Yellow Potato Onions, med. size 1.26 1.00
" Sets 2.60 3.00
■White " " med. size a.OO 1.60
Free on board at Kichmond, Va.
After another year's trial our Big 6 collection
of Strawberries stands first. Our Pride Red
Kaspberry, tile earliest in cultivation.
Cleveland Nursery Co., Rio Vista, Va., Introducers.
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!
MARIB LOUISE.
Fiue crowns, absolutely healthy and eleau in every
particular, pot grown, |16.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Samples, 10 cents.
W. J. CHINKICK, TRENTON, N, J.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.^^^-
LATEST VARIETIES.
From 2}^ incli pots, - - per 100, S5 00
"4 " . . . '" 10 00
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.Y.
Per 100
MRS. POLtOCK GERANIUMS, 3inohS5 00
GERANIUMS, 2)^ inch : 3 00
DRACiE NAS, 2)^ inch 3 00
VIOLETS. 2H inch 3 00
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS 3 00
COLEUS, 21^ inch 1 50
Plenty of other plants. Prices low.
Cash with order.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
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BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz.
<• Compacta, new, $3.00 "
'« Vernon, 50c. a doz.; $4.00 a 100.
*• Snowdrop, 50c. " $4.00 "
JOHN G. EISELE,
30th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sta., PHILA., PA.
^^°-*- GRIFFIN'S STRAIN.
Plants showins flowers all Bizes at lowest prices.
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursery Co^ Thos. Griffin, Mgr,, Westbury Sta., L.I
CARNATIONS At,r, SOL,D.
I have a fine lot of
NELLIE BOWDEN CANHA.
It has proven the best yellow for bedding.
JOHN MeGOWAN, Orange, N.J.
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tiaement we print, and by comDl~'~ — ■-■^ •-
greatly help this paper, and
,, and by complyiny; with it you will
paper, and as well eive the adver-
the satisfaction of knowing where his adver-
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
KODRIGUEZIA PUBESCENS IS a very free
growing, showy species. The paeudo-
bulbs are oblong, compressed, and small,
supporting at the summit a ligulate-acu-
minate, coriaceous, rough leaf, 10-12 inch-
es long, nearly totally hidden by two
lateral leaves scarcely as long. The lat-
eral scapes are produced in quantities, are
6-ia inches long, and 10-15 flowered. The
flowers expand lynches in diameter, and
are crystaloid in appearance: sepals and
reflexed petals white, sometimes tinged
with rose ; lip obcordiform, white, with a
yellow crest at the base; column winged ;
white.
Basket culture suits this species^ best,
with rough potting material consisting of
lumps of charcoal, fern rhizoma, and a
little chopped sphagnum to retain mois-
ture. The roots are nearly all serial, and
grow out among the foliage, or attach
themselves to the basket for support. A
shady positioQ, and moist atmosphere of
65 degrees at night and 70 degrees by day,
with copious syringing overhead when
weather permits, are necessary for its
successful cultivation. The plant is sub-
ject to mealy bug and should be diligently
watched for it, as it is hard to eradicate
when once it gets a foothold.
DENDROBiaM CHRTSOTOXUM VAR. SUAVIS
3IM.UM.— This is a beautiful warm house
species. The pseudo-bulbs are fusiform,
yellowish green, 6-12 inches long, often be-
coming corrugated with age, and each
supporting at the summit four or five lan-
ceolate-acuminate deep green leaves 5-7
inches long. The scapes are produced
from the nodes at the apex of the bulbs,
are 10-18 inches long and 8-15 flowered.
Flowers expand two inches and are waxy
in texture and very sweet scented ; sepals
oblong, petals oval, both bright yellow ;
lip orbicular, pubescent and fimbriated,
rich yellow, with a crescent shaped band of
umber brown on the center. This species
delights in a good moist, warm position,
with full sun during Winter, and partial
shade during the hot Summer months.
Basket culture suits it best, and a mix-
ture of chopped peat fibre and sphagnum,
with liberal drainage of crocks and char-
coal should be given it. Plenty of water
both at the roots and overhead is required
while the plant is in active growth, but
very little is needed during Winter when
the growth is dormant. I have found this
species to thrive very well in a shady cor-
ner of the rose house.
Epidendrum atropurptjreum {Macro-
chilum) is one of the largest flowering
varieties in its section. The pseudo-bulbs
are obpyriform, supporting a pair of stiff
oblong-ligulate, dark green leaves at the
summit a foot or more long. The flowers
are borne 5-10 in number on stiff racemes
one to two feet long, which issue from the
apex of the last matured pseudo-bulbs;
they expand over two inches ; sepals and
smaller petals clavate, incurved, chocolate
purple, greenish at the base ; lip trilobed,
the inferior lobes small, acuminate, clasp-
ing the column ; the superior lobe orbicu-
lar white, veined with rose, or often rose
color with brighter penciling in front of
the column ; column pale rose, with a yel-
low anther cap.
This species embraces many beautiful
distinct varieties ; all do well grown on
blocks with sphagnum, or in well drained
baskets in a mixture of sphagnum moss
and peat flber. Liberal watering at the
roots is required during the growing sea-
son, bat when the growths mature very
little should be given, enough only to keep
the pseudo-bulbs in good condition. The
temperature of the Cattleya house suits it
very well.
Epidendrum cuculatum. — This is not so
showy a species as the last named, but the
flowers are exceedingly fragrant. The
bright green pseudo-bulbs are fusiform,
compressed, each supporting three or four
linear-lanceolate leaves six or eight inches
long. The short scapes are produced from
the apex of the leading bulb as the new
growths appear, and support five or six
fragrant flowers each measuring two
inches in diameter ; they are pale greenish
white; the cucullate lip in addition being
radiate veined with crimson-purple.
Basket or pot culture suits it equally
well, and a compost of peat and sphagnum
should be given it, with liberal drainage.
A temperature of 50 to 60 degrees should be
given during Winter, and a cool, moist
shady location during Summer. A liberal
amount of water is required at all times.
Ctpripedium Rothsceildianum.— This
is a large growing species with bright
green, ligulate, coriaceous leaves 12-14
inches long. The purple brown upright
scapes each support 2-5 large flowers, ex-
panding 9-12 inches in diameter. The
large broad dorsal and smaller inferior
sepal are yellowish white, longitudinally
marked with chocolate; the petals are
stiff and narrow, tapering toward the apex,
yellowish white, beautifully marked and
spotted with chocolate ; lip shoe-shaped,
whitish beneath, rich chocolate-brown on
the front,. pale yellow on the margin of the
aperture ; staminode long and narrow,
beak-like, the apical half covered with soft
hairs.
This species enjoys the warm shady end
of the house where a temperature of 65
degrees by night and 75 degrees by day
during Winter can be" maintained; about
10 degrees more should be given during
the Summer months. Water should be
given whenever the compost appears dry
on top, but the plant does not, as a rule,
stand syringing overhead well, the water
lodging in the shoots is liable to rot them
as it does not evaporate readily. Pots are
best suited for its culture and a compost of
equal parts peat and sphagnum, with
plenty of drainage, should be given.
Robert M. Grey.
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STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
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The Champion
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UT Flgurea before buying Olasa, - • Xtetimatea Freely €Hven»
THE WOOD GLASS COMPANY,
236 North Salina St., SYRACUSE, N. Y.
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Plate, Window, Art and Skylight Glass.
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Horticyltural Irchitects and Hot-water [ngineers.
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Cleveland, Ohio.
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duce to thetradeitssuccessor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
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largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning' out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send tor price list and samples and
we know you will give us an order Mention papei
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly inoreased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY GO., ""' "IklLlB^ip^^l'*""'
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
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ECONOMICAL WATER HEATERS
JOHN DICK Jr., 250 So. 11th St., Phila., Pa.
STANOARD FLOWER POTS.
.. 15 00
100
. .»10 00
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKBR & SONS, 136 & 188 W. 21th
Street, New York City, New York Agents.
WHEW WPrriNG MEWTIQH THE fft-QRIST'S EXCHflNCe
The Clipper
Sash Bar
m\\^
^Green House
Tor butted
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fj -To Putty
tr\ required.
Absolutely |
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Last long- '
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Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS,
1 06 W. 3«th St.,Wew Y»rk.
Ord«Ti br mall or telesT«pli promptlT fttt4
to. TelechousCaU.lOOSlSoiSt.
ROSES AND VIOLETS SPECIOLTIE
HENRY W.
BAYLIS,
Wholesale
Florist,
17 w. astii St.,
NEW TOKK.
Established 1887. ||||j
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
la West artll street.
One door west of B'way. NEW YOUK.
TELKPHOKE CALL, 932 ISTH ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28th STREET,
NEW YORK.
We lead in American Beauty, 5
Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
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Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gommlssion Florist, |
113 W. 30th St., New York.
■nalephone Call. U07 S8th St.
_-J kinds of Rosea. Yiolets and Canutions a
r speolalty.
ORDERS PROMPTUY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
4T West 84tli St., NEW YORK.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND LA FRANCE
SPECIALTIES.
ED"WAIl» C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, fUetv York,
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
THOIVIAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wt^olesale plorist,
20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^~NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
'^^ ■''^t^lJesent CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY.
Robes — Axaerican Beauty
Bennett, Ousin
Bon Silene...
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany..,
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La Prance
Mme. C. Testout..-
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perle, Niphetos Hoste
Souv. de Wootton. . . .
Ulrich Brunner
Watteville
Adiahxumb
Abparagu« ■. . . .
ASTEBS
ALYsstrM.
BOUVABDIA
Oabnationb- Fancy sorts —
Common sorts.
Daisies
GliADIOI-'OS
Hbliotbopk
Hollyhocks
LiUEB
LiL"K OF THE Valley
MiGNOKETTB
PffiONIES
Pahsieb
8MILAI
Spibxa
Sweet Peas
tubekobes
1 YoBK Boston Philadelphia Ohioaoo
Aug. 1, 1894. Aug. 1, 1894. July 31. 1894,
.25 to ...
2. 00 to 3.(
.60 to ..
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2.00 to 4.<
1.5U to 2.(
.50 to 1 I
!!!*. to '.'.
10.00 to 12.00
3.00 to
3 00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
i 1.00
< 50.00
. l.OU
12.50 to 15.00
Cut • Flo^rp . Commission • Dealers.
8t. LoniB
July 30, 1894
2.00 to 3.00
... to ....
2.0J to 3.00
3.00 to 4.00
.... to 1.00
1.00 to 2.00
to 2.00
t4.00 toi:12.00
2.00 to 3.00
... to 2.00
2.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 3.00
to 3.00
2.00 to 4.UU
2.00 tc 3. Ok
H.OO to 3 00
2.00 to 3 'JO
2.U0 to 4 OU
.... to 2.00
2 00 to 3.00
.... lo 2.00
8.00 to 12.00
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sources, and
while we do not guarantee their accuracy, they are all that can be expected from a
market which vs, more subject to fluctuation than any other In the country,
FOB. OTMEM COMMISSIOar DEA^LERS SEE NEXT PJlQE.
gborge: mul,i.ex,
Wholesale and Coi
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS' SUPPtlESo
Orders by mail, telephone, sipiaBa OS *•!•-
graph promptlf fllled.
7 Park Street, near State HonBe,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass^ Q
CCRBREY & McKELLAR,
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
GEO. A. Sutherland,
> WM, J. STEWART,
CUT FLOWERS and FLDRWSUPFLIES
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Ma
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well. I
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders |
with me.
MILLANG BROS.,
mvm rioRisTS
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878,
JKTU^ES P\J RDV,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer In
,. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
miolesftle Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
32 TV^est SOtli Street, New York.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
Fbank H. TaiEHDt.r.
GHABLBd SOUKHOK. ,
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
liVholesale Florists,
PRESENT HEADQCAKTEHS:
913 BSOASWA? aal OUT FLOWSE EZCEAHaS.
NEW YORK.
^^ Coniiimments So'iciUd,
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND IXOKIST StTPPUSES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor 10 ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Bfo.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WIEE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oommlaslon Sealers In
Out Flawers & Florists' Suppllss.
109 North 1 2th street,
ST. LOUIS,
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■WHOLESALE DEALER IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. SOth St., New York.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Bcaoen St., Boston, Msss.
■\fE MAKH A BPBCIALTT Or SHIPPmo
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Gut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPEOIALTy.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEPPINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Florist's Exchange.
68{
Qui ■ Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WHOLESALE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS.
CARNATIONS,
*LW*Y* ON HAND.
j MUSIC HALL PliGE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOSnOSLIUBAL AnOTIOSIISS.
JOBBERS IN
FLORISTS'
SUPPLIES.
FLORISTS'
VASES.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA. PA. |
FRBD. EHRET,
U/l?olesal(? (;ut Flou;(jr D?al(?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILA., PA.
OorreBpondonLoe InTlted.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sis., Philadelphia, Pa.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED,
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEAOQUARTERS FOR CARETIONS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
DAX'L B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
496 Washlneton St.. Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCme BULBS, FIOKISTS' SUPPLIES,
LOKG'S FIOBISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
LiBtB, Terms, &o., on ftpplicafcion.
BloomsbnrK,. Pa.
BBOWXB OT OHOXOS
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
0.0 J>. Telphone couDection. Send for prices.
CUT FLOWERS.
LII,. ATTRATUM, at S16.00 per 100.
MI.. SPEC1OS0M, at S4.00 per 100.
We will have a fine supply of these all
Summer. First class for funeral work.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE
Box 87, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
CARNATIONS. • CARNATIONS.
"WHITES.
We are now receivine: the above by the
thousands in Al condition. Quality is right.
Price is right. Short stems, 50 cts. per 100;
Long stems, Sl.OO per 100. Can be supplied m
large or small quantities at shortest notice.
Also a good assortment of colored varieties.
BOSES, VAXLEY, SMIJLAX, Etc., always
on band.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Rear 42 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
of a mature frond showing the spore cases
on the under surfaces of the leaflets.
When the prothallus has reached the
stage shown in figure 3, they ought to be
removed in small patches with a small,
sharpened, flat piece of sticls, and pressed
West End. Cape May, N.J.
J. T. FLICK,
Will open Wholesale Florist Commission store,
on or about the 1st of September, in Phila-
delphia, Pa. Due notice of location will be
given. Correspondence solicited. Present
address, General Post Office.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
♦ POND LILY FLOWERS ^
J all Summer. 0
5 Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. a
5 Blue, in August. ^
5 GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Park St. Boston. ♦
J L. D.T. 2887, cure Boston. near State House. T
on to the surface of an ordinary seed pan
filled with material similar to that in
which they vegetated. The soil should
previously be well watered and no more
given until it actually requires it. After
the plants have reached the size of figure 5
they should he potted off in thumb pots
and put in a place where they will get
more light. G- W. Olivbk.
Maiden Hair Ferns from Spores.
If the floor soil of the fern bouse be suit-
able and left in an undisturbed state from
water or other interferences, with no alter-
nating changes of dry and wet extremes,
there is likely to be little occasion for
making any further preparations for sow-
ing spores of the common Maiden Hair
Fern, Adiantum Cuneatum. The spores
on being liberated from the fronds are
scattered in all direction by the least
movement of the atmosphere, and vegetate
very abundantly at all times of the year.
The conditions necessary are a continually
moist soil and humid atmosphere. When
the old plants sCte grown on benches
these conditions do not often exist, as the
ashes, sand, or whatever substance is used
to stand the plants on, usually get dry at
intervals, and the life of the embryo fern
is pretty quickly extinguished.
When they are wanted in large numbers
and when it is necessary to have recourse
to sowing, select the largest and best
developed fronds just before the spore
cases burst open, place them on a large
sheet of smooth white paper in a dry place
where the least wind won't reach them.
In a few days a slight rubbing between
the hands will remove all the spores from
the fronds, the rough material can then be
separated and they are ready for sowing.
Select a shady house, and, if possible, use
a pretty wide bench. Pockets for the re-
ception of the spores ought to made by
standing bricks on edge on top of a thin
layer of sphagnum moss ; the size of the
pockets can be regulated by the number
of bricks used, eighteen inches square is a
useful size ; over the sphagnum place a
layer of broken brick in pieces the size of
a hickory nut, next to this some rough
peat, and finish off with a layer of finely
sifted loam and brick dust in equal parts.
It Is always advisable to kill what vege-
table life there may be in the loam before
using ; this can be done by subjecting it to
the Influence of strong fire heat ; press the
mixture in the pockets quite firmly. A
little space betvreen each row of pockets
should be left to be filled up with moss ;
this moss must be watered through the
spout of a can quite copiously so as to soak
through the moss in the bottom of the
pockets. This gets to the soil and keeps it
in a moist state without having to water it
from overhead. After the water has per-
meated through every part of the soil, the
spores should be sown on the surface with-
out being covered over. The pockets
ought to be covered with sheets of glass ;
this helps to keep up a uniform moisture
by preventing a too rapid evaporation.
Figure 1 is a spore magnified 720 times.
Figure 3 is the liverwort looking growth
called a prothallus in the state shortly
after vegetating. Figure S is the same a
little further advanced. In this stage the
sexual organs, both male and female, are
developed on the same prothallus ; it will
thus be seen how difficult a matter it is to
cross one species with another. Figure 4
shows an enlarged prothallus with the
first young frond snooting upward and
Among the Philadelphia Growers.
ROBEKT CkAIG, 49th and Market sts., has
37 houses, varying in length from 60 to 314
feet each, making a possible average of 125
feet long. In these are to be found some
excellent stock. One 100 foot house, filled
with crotons, makes a fine display; the
same may be said of another full of Phry-
nium variegatum. Several houses are de-
voted to chrysanthemums and roses.
Palms also claim considerable space.
Latanias in large size are In good shape,
soarearecas; 10,000 small cocos are just
what many are looking for. In a mixed
house there are some valuable varieties,
many of which are rarely seen, and a very
fine lot of Livistona rotunditolia. In
mixed houses we noticed a fine stock of
Asparagus, Swainsonias, and a very prom-
ising batch of Cyclamen giganteum. Out-
side there are 8,000 rubbers in first-class
condition. 3i acres are covered with roses,
cannas, azaleas, crotons, etc.
Hugh Graham, Logan station, has a
very extensive establishment, making a
total of 100,000 square feet of glass, divided
up as follows: 18 houses, 30x125; 5 houses,
33-38x372 long ; one, 48x160 ; one, 30x160.
Several are used for palms, of which there
is a very useful and choice selection, in-
cluding some very rare varieties, such as
Latania glaucophylla, L. aurea, L. rubra,
and Licuala grandis. One 125 foot house
of araucarias is in elegant shape.
The bulk of the stock grown here is used
in the store at 1204 Chestnut St., so for
that reason decorative material and cut
fiowers are largely grown. Orchids are in
evidence for this purpose. There is a nice
batch of Cypripedlum insigne, also Cat-
tleya Trianae and Dendroblum Phalenop-
sis SchrodersB. Carnations and roses are
in quantity ; one house of Beauty, 28x372,
looks well, as also do Mermet, while the
large house, 48x160, is tilled with aspara-
gus, many of the strings being 20-26 feet
high. Outdoors there are immense stocks
of carnations and other things coming on.
We also noticed a big batch of Poinsettia
pulcherrima planted out, a stock of
6,000 hybrid roses in boxes, 10x10, and a
fine batch of 200 Acacia pubescens under
the shade of a house. A nice collection of
large azaleas was noticed ; there are possi-
bly between 2,000 and 8,000 plants, varying
in size from two feet high and as much
through, to four, five, and six feet. These
are used for hire purposes In their season.
They are now plunged, pot and all, out in
the open ground, and look very well in-
deed. There is one feature about the rose
and chrysanthemum Tiouses I have
omitted to mention, viz., that the benches
are all supported by iron piping or T iron
instead of wooden supports, and the
boards are laid on, not nailed at all, thus
causing them to last longer. This system
has many good points and is worth copy-
ing by others.
A near neighbor of the above is J.
Be AVIS. The houses here are six in num-
ber; five are 19x90 and a carnation house
23x147 feet. Roses are the principal fea-
tures. La France, Perle, Bride and Mer-
met are chiefly grown, and promise well.
Asters, poinsettias and hydrangeas are
also largely raised.
A visit to W. K. HARRIS, 49th st. and
Springfield ave., will amply repay any one
grown. This establishment may be fitly
described as a model one. The houses, 24
in number, are all built in latest and im-
proved styles, forming a compact block
200x300 feet, with a shed 24x300 run-
ning through the center and so ar-
ranged that a team can be driven in at
either end. The heating is done in a very
perfect manner by two 60-horse power
steam boilers. Tlie houses are divided
pretty much as follows : six to chrysanthe-
mums, five to Areca lutesoens, one to
latanias, one to Cocos Weddeliana, one to
crotons, one to Dracaena fragrans ; five
others are devoted to Ficus elastica, while
others are used for genistas and mixed
palms. Among these last we noticed a fine
batch of Licuala grandis and a few pieces
of L. horridus.
The arecas are a very fine lot here; while
for ficus, Mr. Harris' fame is almost uni-
versal as a grower of it. They are to be
found in considerable numbers here in
every shape and size from the rooted cut-
ting to a 30-foot stem, some straight and
some branched. The system of propaga-
tion is by rooted tops or branches. Pot
plants are headed back for this purpose;
then when the several breaks have estab-
lished themselves with large and perfect
leaves, an incision is made between a joint,
removing the two nearest leaves above
and below; a small peg is placed in the cut
to prevent it coming together again ; the
whole is covered with moss. Into which
roots soon make their appearance ; they
are then taken off and potted up, having,
to start with, a well formed plant with
perfect leaves.
Four houses are now glazed with pol-
ished plate glass between a qua,rter and
half inch thick. Mr. Harris' contention is
that glass of this quality will not burn,
being Jree from spots, and during the
Winter the houses can be kept 10 degrees
warmer than with ordinary window glass,
the plate glass being also much more
durable.
C. D. Ball, Holmesbarg Junction,
makes a fine showing of latanias, arecas,
Kentias, cocos and ferns, all showing the
highest cultivation, clean and cool grown,
and of excellent color. The houses are 19
in number, 11 of which are 33-36x100, eight
are 13x60, the contents of which refiect
the greatest credit on the grower, W. H.
Taplin, and the worthy proprietor. Only
a few things are grown here, it being
strictly a wholesale establishment. Such
palms as find a ready sale are handled.
The stock runs pretty much as follows :
Areca lutescens, 10,000; latanias, 10,000;
three houses of Kentias, one of Cocos
Weddeliana, others with ferns and mixed
palms, araucarias, and others. In one
house we noticed about 150 Licuala
grandis. J- ^-
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Exeter, Cal.— Mrs. M. Baker has started
in business here. She intends to develop
a pot plant trade at first.
Floral Park, N. Y.— The firm name of
C. H. Allen has been changed to Charles
H. Allen; correspondents please note.
Don't fail to take advantage of our ad-
vertising columns for the specialties you
will show at the convention exhibition.
Let the delegates know beforehand what
you will display; they will then know
where to look for what they want.
ORCHIDS.
Ttielr Cutltur© and Nleiiiagenaent
Description of all the kinds in general oulli-
Kew, England! Sent carriage paid to any address
for $6.00. Address
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE PUBLISHING CO.,
I70 Fullon Street, Now York.
the first true root descending into the soil, -r- „ . . . .
Figure 51s the young plant with the pro- interested In palms, nous and chrysanthe-
thallus withered up. Figure 6 is a piece I mums, these being the specialties chiefiy
LANDSCAPE
- GARDENING
A VALUABLE REFERENCE FOR EVERY
OUT-OF-TOWN FLORIST.
By Ellas A. Long, Editor of "Popular Gardening,"
A practical treatise comprising 32 diagrams of
actual grounds and parts of grounds, with copious
explanations. On heavy plate paper, unsurpassed
for beauty by any other work on Landscape Gar-
dening ever printed. It affords more really practi-
cal Information suited to the wants of the masses
than some works sold at four times its cost. Prio*
60 oenis. post paid. Address ^
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
^170 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK.
686
The^ Klorist's Exchange;
I J. M. THORBORN & CO.^^ |
B 15 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK, %
^- Solicit the Wholesale
»- Florist Trade and offer-
I DUTCH BULBS, i
I ROMAN HYACINTHS, i
I LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, I
I BERMUDA EASTER LILIES, |
i DAFFODILS, Etc., "Etc. i!ir^r''/'';T I
g- ' Trade List 1:3
15,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
Krom 2ii In. pots, »2.00 per 100; *18.(X) per 1000.
SAMUEJC J. BUNTING,
Elinwooil Ave. and SStli St., Philn., Pa.
3,000 Smilax Plants.
strong, in iy, in. pots.
$3.00 per lOO.
A. L. BROWN, Davis Ave., Kearney, N. J.
WHEWWRrriHG MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SIVTTT . A "V strong plants, S and ^
*^-^'-*-'-*-'-^*-'^ in. pots,S3.50al00;$20al000
TtOSP".,'«lT"closeout,60 White LaFrance,
ALV^kJ iJO 3 in,, J3 00. 100. Mermet, strong,
3 HI. pots ; 100 Bridesmaid, 3 in. pots, $6.00 a 100.
VTOT/TTTS Single, DoubleandBiissian
» O-V/XJAj J. K3 are looking line. Prices
tor fall delivery on application.
ADOLPH G. FEHR, Belleville, Ills.
FLORAL METAL DESIGNS
Finest and Most Reasonable in the Market.
Send for Illustrated Price List.
tUCDDMlUU Manufacturer of METAL FLORAL DESIGNS,
ntnlllllllllll ■'"P"''*^'' ^""^ Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES'
' — - 404-412 E. 34tli Street, New York, near Ferrv.
WHEN WRITING MENTIONTHE FLORISTS' Ftr-uat^r^e '
OUR NEW
TEMPERATURE
REGULATOR
TS GUARANTEED to produce
^ perfect Ventilation under all
circumstances and conditions.
AUTOMATICS ur opens or closes
ventilating sash any required
distance with the rise or fall
of temperature a fraction of a
degree. Dispenses with all labor
and attention incidental to ven=
tilation.
Smilax
Fine plants from 2% inch pots, in any quantity,
$l.50 per lOO; $12. OO per lOOO.
Also lari
stock
GERMOND & COSGROYE,
Rockland Co.
WHENWRrriHG MF
"''?*' Rn«P Planf« '"'■''•^y for piant-
£ot nUaB ridlllO, ingout. Address
Sparkill, N. Y.
SMILAX—^
strong plants from Fall sown seed.
These are plants that will give satis-
faction, being far superior to Spring
grown plants.
*3.00 per 100- ISSO.OO per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloom-ngton, III.
SMILAX PLANTS CHEAP!
Out of 2 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
as fine and large stock before. State
number you desire and I will give you
the lowest prices. Safe delivery and
best satisfaction guaranteed with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
Terms, strictly cash. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
CLARK BROTHERS,
Manufacturers and Printers of
PAPER SEED BACS
Of every description e.vcept LithnRraphic Bags
61 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
60 No. «h St., PHILADELPHIi.
Send orders eai-ly lor
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEHWRrriHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHJWGF
SMILAX, from 2J^ inch pots, $2.00 per 100
POINSETTIAPULCHERRIMA.from
6 inch pots, $2.00 per doz ; with double
flowers, from 3 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, from 4 inch
pots $3.00 per doz.; from 6 inch pots,
$3.00 per doz.
C. EISELE, nth and Jefferson Sts. Phila. Pa
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS
Large Crowns, Pot Grown. Healthy and Clean.
»4.0O per 100; im.OO per 1000.
♦ S3^IX,^A.22: ♦
The LiirKest and Best that can he Grown
2 in., Ji.OO per 100 ; 3 in., $3.00 per 100.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
4 In. pots, *S.OO per 100; W.OO per doa.
CEO. H.BENEDICT, Yorkville,N.Y.
'""'" "■"—'> MEnmow THE n.oRisr-s exchowgf
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - COMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, S35 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
WHEW WRrriNG MENTION THE ri.ORiST'5 EXCHJNGr
PRIMROSES
3 stoclty plants now ready for 3 inch pots,
FLOWERS
large, all fringed, brilliant colors.
FIFTEEN SORTS.
Price, for the single sorts, per hundred, $3.60;
thousand, $20.00; double sorts, per hundred,
$5.00. E.ttra plants with every order to
help pay expressage.
Henry S. Rupp & Sons, Shiremanstown, Pa.
WHENWRrriNG
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGI;
W*
CELERY PLANTS!*
White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at f 1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free.
C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
Amaryllis Johnsonii
JExfra Selected Btilha, vet-y fine.
Fy^cO. SCHIMITZ, 60 Barclay Street, New York City.
' ,,® Reduce Your Coal Bills
w
WRITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION.
CflADBORN=KENNEDY Mfg. Co.
Fishkil(-on-Hudson, N. Y.
THE FURMAN BOILERS have a high reputation
"^^nPl ^^^ staunchness, Durability and Safety,
ill and are Great Coal Savers.
WE HAEE A SPECIALTY OF OEEEHEOUSE HEATIHI5
<)>i,l.,0 style- iind »lic», for Steam and Hot
«iiUr; i,l«o n liiU line of lloi-lzontnl
Steel Tubular Boilers.
L t niaki-yoUiineEtimateFREE. SendforCntalog.
X J The HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.,
y Home Office and works:
9 Joliu Street, GENEVA, N. Y.
NivW Kngland Office 61 Oliver Street Bostoi Mass
Nfw yoRK office Taylor Building. 39 Cortlandt Street, New rork City
Wkstekn Office : 131 Lake street, Chicago.
We are a atraight shoot and aim to grovj into a vifforous plant,
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOF? FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. YI. No 37,
NE^^/ YORK, AUGUST 11, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
pLORISTS
ATTENDINQ THE
(;;0NVENT10N
... AT ATLANTIC City . . .
Should not fail to inspect our exhibit of
PLANTS, BULBS, Etc.,
Which represent the class of goods we send out.
During the Convention we should be very pleased to receive from all Florists a personal
inspection of our magnificent stock of Palms, Decorative Plants, Ferns, Foliage
and Flowering Plants, Chrysanthemums, Hardy Herbaceous Plants,
Seeds and Bulbs at our extensive Nurseries at
SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.
Anyone, from a distance especially, after coming as far East as Atlantic City, should
not miss this opportunity of seeing the best collection of Florists' stock in the country. All
plants are clean and well grown, and in good, healthy condition.
QITAI.I'rY, THE BEST. PRICES, THE LO^yEST.
Take Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R. from New York City, foot of
Christopher or Barclay Streets.
PITCHER & MANDA,
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
ower
Seeds.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Trade Pkt. UOz.
Snow Queen, -white $0 25 $0 76
Emperor W illiam, dark blue 26 76
Lord Beaconsfield, violet 26 75
Dr. Faust, blact 26 76
Gold M argined 25 75
Silver Edge 25 76
Havana Brown 25 76
Light Blue 25 75
Bronze 26 75
Quadricolor 25 75
GXAJST I
Trade Pkt. }i Oz.
■deau Atropurpurea $0 25
Auriculaeflora 25
Golden Yellow 25
Striped 25
Emperor 'William 25 $0 60
Lord Beaconsfield 25 60
Violet Blue 25
Single White 260 Seeds, §0 60
Single Red
Alba Magnifica
Globosa Alba..
Globosa Rubra.
Yellow ^0 26
Striped, large flowered 25
Marbled Mixed 25
Victoria, red 25
Yellow with dark Eye ... 25
Black Prince 25
Odier 25
Peacock , 25
Choice Mixed Pansy Oz., $3 HO 25
Fine Mixed Oz., $1.00
A7«SIHS.
,„ . Trade Pkt.
Tnmardeau W^hite with Eye $u 25
" Mixed, ioz., $1; oz., S3.60 25
Gassier, five blotched.... 25
Bugnot 25
HDNT'S UNRIVALLED MIXED. Has
no superior anywhere Oz, , $8.00 26
TJI^A.
Single Mixed. 250 Seeds,
Double White 60 "
Double Red 60 "
Double Mixed 60 "
Calceolaria Hybrida Grandiflora, tigred and
Selfcolors . $o 60
Cmeraria Hybrida Grandiflora. Prize strain 60
" " " Nana 50
Cineraria Hybrida Plenissima Double §0 60
grandiflora French Hybrids. .
«^^«««. t9 O QF Dl AlUnrO *<>^ forcing, from finest lot of young
oflfermg r^\/OI& r'lLMIlllO stock in tlie West, as foUows:
PERLE, NIPHETOS,
MERMET, BRIDE,
follows:
BRIDESMAID, SUNSET, METEOR,
VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE, GONTIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT
U. BRUNNER, 23^ inch, $6.00; 3 inch, $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2J4 inch, $6.00; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
P I nil Of the
^RUSSIKN._^
We hee to call the at- Philadelphia, pa.
tention of the trade to oar -q\j ^"^'5^/1/ Mr. F.E. Mc Allisteb.
Xa-ht T<ni.o-ft 'l?ln-nTfi..in o. V^ /s'"^?^ V Dear Sir: — I am Tery much
J\ew uarge J lowering v &^J« " pleased with the Rnssian
T iltr «<» ♦»,.. -ir«iia-.r r^ ^fi^ sJ^^^JiK^ i^ I Valley .received from you last
Lily Of the Valley, V&^ %&T%S0r^M^a •''«"■ l' " the finest I have ever
DTTccfTATvT I, " L. ' "tu \ ^S^A .^"^^^ yjfil^r^ JSMoB J Seen. The bells are extremely
BUSSIAN, which is with- i^ffl^^»m, W^^^Sm '""'" """^ "'^"'^ "^ °° '^^'^^ """^
out question, the highest ^^^^K^ji^^B^Tifl^^^l' Bood-, wliruseit exclnaive'iy Mxt
grade of Valley ever re- ^^^^^\JLY^^^^ ^ "'' """kobhrt CRAIG
ceived ip this country. ^^&4E^»^^^^ p^^delphia, pa.
The following testimon- -^Y^^'MK^PpS'* # Mb. F. E. MoAlS^™T' '°'''
ials from two of the most '%A~<!'^Lji^\'7 JisZ^^® * Dear sir;— The Knsalan
— TT ^ r^rrr W Oi/AS^S„j^.r Valley I received from yoolast
celebrated growers of Lily wJSOF r^i^P.^^THE^ii' Autumn was very ane. Bach
xS^/S-\ 'sSmEN^ /^5S? stalk had from 12 to 18 hells. The
of the Valley are a PUffic- ?jyjf^ ^^v^ ^J^^iT ^^"'^ **^® particularly large, of a
^ *«^ |~J ^^— -ri^ *^-^ stronpr growth, and about 15
lent guarantee of its ex- Vj/Zj I 1 't.\-' inches high.
— ^<TJ— Ij^iS^ Tours respectfully
cellepce : y^j^ ^ hakkis
Price per 1000, $15.00? per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, ^100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Frlmnla Sinensis flmbriata Mixed SS 00 per pkt.
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 100 "
Cineraria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Gloxinia. Sxtra Choice Mixed 1 00 •*
Pansy, Bngnot, very large, stained, extra choice $15} oz. 50 **
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutch Bulbs Is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
9
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Per trade pHCket
Cineraria, hyb. grandiflora, best English Covent Garden mixture at 5U cts,
* ' Best dwarf German mixture at .'iO cts
" Splendid French mixture at 50 cts.
Calceolaria, hyb. grandiflora, best Covent Garden mixture at .10 cts
Cyclamen, true Dame Blanche, pure white, large flowering, best English strain, at 75 cts,
'' *' Excelsior, delicate blush, with dark eye, " " " at 75 cts,
" *' Crimson King, brilliant intense carmine, " " " at 75 cts,
„ Per 100 seeds
hyb. oplendens grandiflora, pure white, very choice at $1.00
" " " " White, with darit eye, very choice at 60 cts.
" " " " Rose, very choice at 6C
" " " " Dark red, very choice at 6C
" " " '■' IWixed, very choice at 6C
at 60 cts.
'* " dark red, " "
" " " light red, " " at 60 c
" " " mixed (Wiliiam's), very choice at 60 c
,, . „ . . Perl-8
Persicum, French mixed at 50 c
Pansy, Rolker's Superior Mixture, at $5.00 per oz.; $1.50 perj^oz.; $1.00 per 1^ oz.
" Trimardeau Improved Giant Mixed,
at $5.00 per oz.; |1.50 per }£ oz.; $1.00 per % oz
French Giant Mixed at $5.00 per oz.; $1.50 per J^ oz.; $1.00 per ^ oz
Improved Gassier, superior mixture, at $1.00 per 1^ oz. ; per trade packet, 20 cts
" Bugnot's " " , at $1.50 per J^ oz.; per trade packet, 25 cts.
English Exhibition Prize Taker, mixed , at |2. 50 per i^ oz. ; per trade packet, 40 cts
Bedding, colors separate, white, yellow, light blue, dark purple,
at $1.00 per oz. each,
" Bedding, mixed at 80 per oz.
Ask for prices on ROMAN HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS
LILIES, DUTCH HVACINTHS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS,
etc. for this Fall delivery.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 £ 138 W. 24th Street, Hew Yorlt.
688
The Florist's Exchanged.
JUST ARRIVED-SUPERIOR QUALITY RULES.
lIIilCM HARRISII.
Inches. Per 100. Per 1000.
5 to 7 $2.50 $32.00
« « 7 to 9 5.00 45.00
MUSHKOOM SPAWN, English per lb., 10 cts.; per 100 lbs., $8.00
RAFFIA, for tying lb., 18 cts. ; 100 lbs., $14.00
Our BAjB'S head BRAND FERTILIZER is indespensable in the
growth of Chrysanthemums and general greenhouse stock, 100 lbs.,
$3.00 ; 5 bags, M ton, $12.50 ; 20 bags, 1 ton, $40.00.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey Street, New York.
TRY
DREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Ot -
prices. TRADE LIS1
inaued quarterly's maileo
free to the trade only,
llENRV A.DREER,
Fbiladelphla.
WRITING MENTION!
♦♦♦♦^^♦♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»%<
I BURPEE'S 1
i SEEDS I
I Philadelphia. |
X Wholesale Price List for Florists 4
^ and Market Gardeners. ^
WHEN WRrriNG MCNTlOfl THE FLORIEIT'S CXCHAl^Gt:
TWE SELL RULRS. t
^ Special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS. i
WEEBER & DON, i
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE F
rS EXCHANGE
DEALER IN J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S
HIGH GLASS SEEDS AND BULBS.
FlorUts* and Market Gardeners' Trade a Specialty.
25 years experience. Send for prices.
Cor. Flnshliig anil Woodward Aves., E. WILLUMSBUEQ.IT,?.
BU LBS MD PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANCr
Now is the Time to Speal( for Tliem.
Trillium ffraodiflorum and others.
Lilium Canadense, Superbum, Philadel-
phicum, Wallacei, Coucolor, Tigrinum,
Tijirinum splendens, Marta^on.
Hardy Ferns, Hardy Cypripediums and
Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Send list
of wants to
F. H. HORSFORD,
Charlotte, Vt.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHEAPER
THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Summer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
IMPORTER. —
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
CYCLAMEN
4 in. pots, extra fine, $3.00 per doz, ;
$15.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ, Annapolis, Id.
5.000.000. ril[[SilS
BUY FIRST HAND.
We will deliver you Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
% to 94 in. diam., per 1,000, - S4.00
J4 to % In., per 1,000, - - fiiS.OO
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price List.
Order NOTV your Japanese Bulbs, Longi-
floruma, Auratums, Rubruras, Albums for Fall
plaating— We are Headquarters.
We are the ONtY FIRM in the United
States who guarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERCER & CO.
Est&tUBlieA 1878. 3AH FBAHOISCO, CAL.
(Shebwood Hall Nuesery Co.)
No.. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANOISOO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQTJAETERS FOR
CALIFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. IILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
SCARLET CLOVER SEED.
Best recleaned, in new sacks, at Si.OO per
bushel. Address
E. J. CARTER, Henderson, Maryland.
IHL LOWEST PRICE FOB THE BEST BOLBS Alio PLANTS.
Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus,
Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses.
Our Lilies of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD
HAHBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET.
Special Prices of the above siven on application.
FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS. Best Fringed Vars pkt ,'",»
Fimbriata alba, hir^e flow
Atrosaiiyuinea, new, brij?!
Atropurpurea, larjre tlowt
Kermesina splendens, crir
Finest mixture of above i
:, tringeti white.
irlet
, bright purple. ,
2 50 '
2 00 I
2 00 ,
1 50 '
GHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34th Street, New York, i
ALL FLORISTS' STOCK IN SEASON
HARRISII,
FREESlAS,
AKX: BEADY NOW '
V^T'rV^- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE '''"o^i^ctT"'*-
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORISTS EXCHANCC
CYCLAMEN SEED
A No. 1 quality from our well known
strain.
Received First Premium at last New
York Flower Show.
Per 100 Seeds, $0.75
Per 1000 Seeds, 6.00
Separate colors ; dark red, red, pink,
white with red eye, and pure white.
Cash with order.
LEHHIG & WIHHEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N. J.
DUTCH
BULBS.-— ^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN W. ELDERING, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK.
CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS
FOR FORCING.
READY FOB DELIVERY AT ONCE.
Calla liilies, strong bulbs, 5 to 7 in.'
at the crown, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 ;
3J^ to 5 in. ciicumference at the oruwn, ®3.0U
per 100 ; 825.00 per lOCO.
Narcissus, Chioese Sacred Lily, stron{>: flower-
inj? hulbs, Sl.OO per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Narcissus, Paper white, strong' flowering
bulbs, 75c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Narcissus Incomparable (double), strong-
flowering bulbs, 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Agapantlius umbellatus, extra strong tlow-
ering, $12.00 per 100.
Amaryllis Eelladonna, strong bulbs, $1.50
per dozen ; $10.00 per 100.
These bulbs can all be forced to bloom in Novem ber
F. liUJDEMANN, Pacific Nursery,
Baker and Lombard St8.» San Francisco, Cal.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE
The Rlorist's Exchange.
689
Chamaedoreas.
This is a very handsome genus of dwarf
growing palms, all of slender habit with
pinnated fronds. They are very useful for
all sorts of decorations, or as table plants,
their strong and hardy constitution, and
the rich dark green color of their pinnate
leaves, rendering them highly ornamental
plants for such purposes. The flowers,
which in some species are freely produced,
are long, simple or branching spikes, in
some cases orange or orange scarlet in
color. The male and female flowers are
produced on separate plants. The fruit is
small and one seeded.
The chamaedoreas love shade and water,
being always found in their native habitat
growing under the shade of large trees^
never in an open or exposed situation.
The soil best suited to these plants is coarse
peat loam and sand; at least one-half peat,
and sand and loam in equal parts. Give
ample drainage and liberal supplies of
water.
C. Aeenbbrgian.A— In this species the
stem is slender, leaves about three feet
longj pinnae long, broad, and tapering to
a tail-like point, and very bright green
color. This is a very useful species for
decorative purposes.
C. DESMONCOIDES (Syn. C. scandens).—
This in a young state is very elegant and
distinct ; the fronds are long and slender
and very dark green. After this species
reaches Ave or six feet in height it deserves
the name of C. scandens, as it then be-
comes a climber.
C. ELKGANS. — This is an elegant and dis-
tinct species ; stem is quite stout, foliage
long and pendent, pinnae long and tapering
towards each end, and bright dark green
on both sides of leaves.
C. EENESTl-AnetrsT (Syn. C. latifrons
geonoma.— An exquisite and entirely dis-
tinct dwarf species with large entire
leaves deeply bifld at apex, very dark
green in color. The flower spikes are
large, orange scarlet, and highly orna-
mental.
O. OBAMINIFOUA. This is one of the
most graceful of all the chamaedoreas.
The stem is slender, leaves are long and
pinnate, beautifully arched and rich dark
green in color. Pinnae very long and nar-
row, giving the whole plant a light feathery
appearance that is highly ornamental.
C. LtJNATA. An elegant species of stout
strong habit, foliage long dark green.
This is one of the most serviceable of all
for decorative purposes.
C. Wendlandi. This is the finest of all
the genus and will stand in a house as
good &» a kentia or latania. Stems slen-
der ; leaves long ; pinnae broad, rich dark
green color. This species is worthy of
general cultivation.
C. SABTOKII is a handsome species some-
what resembling C. elegans but the foliage
is stronger and more dense. The flower
spikes are bright red. This species has a
good constitution and is a good decorative
plant.
C. GLAUCIEOLIA is a handsome dwarf
growing species of slender habit, foliage
long and pinnate ; pinnae long and slender,
glaucous green color, and the whole plant
has a light feathery habit that renders it
highly ornamental.
C. geonoMjEFOBMIS is a handsome dwarf
species with entire leaves bifid at the apex;
dark green in color. This makes a very
handsome little palm.
C. MACBOSPADIX. This is the largest
growing of all the genus. It is a stout
strong palm, with curved pinnate leaves,
dark green in c61or. It makes a fine hand-
some plant.
C. Maktiana is a dwarf spreading plant
producing many small stems ; leaves pin-
nate and spreading, dark green in color.
This can be grown in a cool house.
C. MICROPHYLLA. This is an elegant
dwarf palm. The stem is slender, dark
green mottled with white dots, and the
branching flower spikes are produced from
below the leaves when the stem is only a
few inches in height. It has a good crown
of leaves which are pinnate, six to nine
inches long and prettily arched ; pinnae is
rather broad and of a dark green color. It
is a most beautiful miniature palm.
All the chamaedoreas can be easily
raised from seed and are of easy cultiva-
tion, and now as palms increase in popu-
larity should come into general use. They
are very popular in Europe, as decorative
plants, and should take the same place
with us, as the trade palms here are few in
variety, and the palm family has many
species which will stand those changes in
temperature that a plant used for decora-
tive purposes has to endure.
Hackensack, N. J. Jas. S. Taplin.
SMILAX, fro
j inch pots, $3.00 per lOO. .
Our stock of Ferns
leadiug and pood
Nearly; al] are thrown ii
by freiglit, except to v
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
DECORUM
■' PUBESCENS
BLECHNUM OCCIDEHTALE
CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM
DAVALLIA STRICTA
LASTRAEA OPACA
CHRYSOLOBA
LOMARIA CILIATA
ison in an exceptionally fine condition, and all the
now ready in good share for immediate shipment,
open frames and are well hai-dened off to stand shipment
ry distant points, thereby savinjj in express charges.
NEPHRODIUM HIRTIPES
NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA
ONYCHIUM JAPONICUM
POLYPODIUM AUREUM
PRAXINIFOLIUM
PTERIS ADIANTOIOES
AR6YRAEA
CRETICA ALBOLINEATA
INTERNATA
PTERIS LEPTOPHYLLA
OWRARDIA
PALMATA
RUBRA VENIA
<• NEMORALIS
SERRULATA
CRISTATA
SIEBOLDII
TREMULA
2}£ in. pots, $5>oo per zoo ;
i.oo per x,ooo.
POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA.from
6 inch pots, S2.0O per doz.; with double
flowers, from 3 in. pots, S1.50 per doz.
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, from 4 inch
puts, $3.00 per doz.; from 5 inch pots,
$3.00 per doz.
G. EISELE, Hthand Jefferson Sts.Pliita.Pa
WHEN WPrriNG MEWT LOW THP FLORIST'S
YOUNG PALMS FOR FLORISTS' USE
Cheap to Make Room.
Size of Pots. Height.
ADIANTUM ANEITENSE
DIDYMOCHLAENA TRUNCATULA
DICKSONIA ANTARTICA
LASTRAEA ARISTATA VARIESATA
NEPHROLEPIS PHRILLIPENSIS
ZOLLINGERIANA
POLYSTICHUM CORIACEUM
" SETOSUM
2j^ in. pots,
i.oo per xoo; $50.00 per z,ooo.
SCARCER VARIETIES.
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE..
WIEGANDII 3
RHODOPHYLLUM 3
RHOMBOIDEUM 3
CYRTOMIUM CARYOTIDEUM 2j!
DAVALLIA FIJIENSIS PLUMOSUS 3
MICROLEPIA HIRTA CRISTATA 3
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS 2Ji
ADIANTUM FORMOSUM 3
CYATHEA MEDULLARIS 3
CIBOTIJM GLAUCUM 3
DAVALLIA MOOREANA 3
DORYOPTERIS NOBILIS 3
PTERIS CRETICA MAYII 2>i
PTERIS TREMULA SMITHIANA S
. 5.00
10 00
. 1.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
. 1.00
.. 1.50
.. 1.25
., 1.00
. 2.60
. 5.00
. 6.00
. 3.00
. 3.00
. 1.00
. 3.00
8.110
15.00
16.00
8.00
12.00
10.00
8.00
20.00
To parties desirin"; to ffrow on a collection either for decorative or
exhibition purposes, we will supply 50 plants in fifty distinct varieties,
inoludinpr one each of the above, from 2J^ and 3 inch pots, for $5.00 ; or two
of each, 100 plants in all, for $9.00.
HENRY A. DREER, 714 ChesfnufSt., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
EeallaBelmoreana. 3
" Forsterlana . .3 in.
Areca BKuerl 3 in.
SeaforthlH elegans.. 3 In.
Phoenix recllnata. . . .3 in.
Pandanus utilis 2W in.
All stock
$iQQO
Vi to (fU in. I'M to 25.00
18 to 24 in. 25.00
18 to 24 in. 20.00
8 to 10 in. 20.00
8 to 10 in. 15.00
ready for shifting on.
healthy an
50 at 100
MENDENHALL GREENHOUSES, Minneapolis, Minn
*
EVERGREEN
CUT FERNS.
*
ESPECIALLY FOR
FLORISTS' USE.
FANCY.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
In Iiots of 5,000 and upwards, $1.00 per
1000. Ferns furnished the year round. Special
attention given to supplying the Wholesale Trade.
BOUQUET GREEN for Holiday Trade. $2.00
per barrel (thirty pounds) ; or $6.00 per hundred
pounds. Special reducdon in express rates.
SPHAGNUM MOSS a specialty. Long, clean
DAGGER. fibre, dry or green, $1.00 per barrel, or six barrels
for $5.00. Write for terms on large lots. Terms cash, or goods will be sent C. O. D.
CHRISTMAS TREES. American White Spruce, much better shape and color than the
Blue Spruce, also Balsam Fir from 3 to 30 feet high. Special attention to supplying
carload lots. Write for price list and terms.
BAILED SPRUCE AND BALSAM.— Especially for
Cemetery work — These branches are used for lining the
inside of graves, also for covering them in the winter, and to
^I^P^^^^^ protect the bedding plants, etc. They are put up in neat, com-
pact bales of one hundred pounds each, and can be shipped at
a low freight rate. For sale either by single bale, ton or carload
of eight tons. Price 50 cents per bale on cars at Hinsdale, Mass.
L. B. BR AGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.
City Stand During Holidays: 47tli Street and Lexington Avenue, NEW YORK.
PALMS
Decorative Plants j
Send lormy new Spring 2
Wholesn'" ^'rlCB-Llst. i
1 have the lareest stock S
1. J. HESSER, PlattsmontirNeb.
Prop. PaLM GARDENS. V
Palms, Ferns and
Foliage Plants
From 3x3 to 10 inch pots, large stock, in
the very best condition, I will give lovp
quotations and liberal discounts accord-
ing to the size of order. Before buying
elsewhere send your wants and have
them estimated.
LEMUEL BALL,
Wissinoming, Phila., Pa^
ARAUCARIAS
ARAUCABIA I}XCi:i.SA, 6 to 8 inch plants.
W35.00 per 100 ; 186.00 per Soz.
ABAUCAKIA IMRKICATA, 8 to iin. high,
SS.OOperlOO; 81.60 per Doz.
The above delivered by Mail or Express
at prices quoted.
New Crop Phoenix Canariensis, $2.60 a 1 000 Seeds
Phoenix recllnata 5.00 a 1000 Seeds
Washingtoniafilifera .75pertb.
ChamEerops excelsa .60 per lb.
Grevlllea robusta $4.00 per lb. 60c. oz.
FreesiaSeed 3.00 per lb. 30c. oz.
COX SEED AND PLANT CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
Members of the S. A. F. are invited to inspect my stock of
Sample Plants on Exhibit during the coming convention, and
are most cordially invited to visit my establishment en route
to or from Atlantic City.
Holmesburg, Phil., Pa.
CHAS. D. BALL.
WHEN WRITINO nENTION THE ftOfllST-S EXCHANGE
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARANTA MASSAN6EANA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, |6.00
per 100 ; in 2^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
EOSE BEIDESMAID— Plants in 23^ inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 3}^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $20.00 per 1000.
F. EVANS,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
CHAS.
Slallon F.
690
The> Kt^orist's Exchange.
To the FIoristB of America:
Most of you will go to Atlantic City to attend the Convention. Of course, I will be
with you, as usual, with a small but interesting exhibit to show you, and order book and pencil
handy to write down your order for
Bulbs, Choice Seeds, Palms, Orchids,
Foliage, Flowering and Hardy Plants.
Stop on your way home and inspect my new establishment, easily reached every few minutes
from New York or Newark, N. J.
W. A. MANDA, SOUTH orange, n.j.
O -A- It. 3Sr.Au T I O IS^ S
A fine large stock of FIELD GROWN
PLANTS ready in the Fall. Send for
prices to
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Hayen, Mich.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTB' EXCHANGE
Ordors Tsken Now tions. Thos. camedge.
Liizzie McGowan, *8.00 per 100; Lady Emma, $6 00
Iter 100. The following new varieties, 10 of a kind,
|I2.(J0 per lOU : Goldflnch. Sweetbiier, Mrs. E. Rey-
nolds, Jacqueminot, Ada Kresken. Stuart. Vaa
Leeuwen Annie Piilev, Uncle John, Defiance.
Buttercup, $12.00 per 100.
ROSES— Three year old, nice plants of Jacks,
Paul Neyron, Magna Charta, $15.00 per 100.
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.Y.
wnrrr -iRiTiNG mention the florist's ekchanot
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS. Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!
HARIB I.OUISE.
Fine crowns, absolutely healthy and clean in every
particular, pot grown, $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Samples, 10 cents.
W. J. CHINNICK, TKENTON, If. J.
VIOLETS— Marie Louise.
Nice healthy plants; warranted free
from any disease when shipped; suitable
for winter flowering, at 35-00 P^J"
hundred.
GEORGE SALTFORD, Rhineb ; ck, N. Y.
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!!
10,000 MARIE liOUISE, field-grrown, nice
clean plants, grown on new soil, at »5.00 per
100, 1B45.00 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory
referen<
JOHM SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N.Y.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS
Large Crowns, Pot Grown. Healthy and Clean.
$4.00 per 100; t30.00 per 1000.
♦ SJiv!EIX.-^S: ♦
The LurKeat and Best that can be Grown.
2 In., $3.00 per 100 i 3 In., $3.00 per lOO.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
4in. pots, $8.00 per 100: $1.00 per doz.
CEO. H. BENEDICT, YorkvMIe, N.Y.
WHEN WRITINa MCNTION THE FLORISrS EXCHANGE
xoo,ooo
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
Seedsman, I.OS ANGELES, CAL.
CI ET lU A ^" I e ^Qll stock and floe
LEilVIM I lO. plants for Fall sales.
Plenty of Jackmantt and Henryii. best Purple and
SMILAX.— Strong plants from Fallsownset
These are plants that will give sattsfai-tion, bei
far superior to Spring grown plants. $2.50 per 1
$20.00 per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Tbadb, care of Florists' Ex-
OHANGB. X70 Fulton St.. N. T.
S. Foster, of Elmer Times, N. J., won the
first prize of $50 offered by James Vicks'
Sons, of Rochester, N. Y., for the best
double column advt. relative to Vick's
Floral Guide.
European Notes.
Glancing again at the preparations
which have been made for next year's
crops, it is pleasant to be able to record
very satisfactory progress in all depart-
ments.
The rains referred to in last week's notes
have enabled the growers to transplant
their cabbage, borecole, savoy, kohl-rabi
and parsley under the most favorable cir-
cumstances. Onion and leek have also
been very greatly benefited, the former
being exceptionally healthy and strong.
French and English growers report very
little maggot this season, but from some
sections in Germany the ravages of the
white worm are said to be somewhat
serious As, however, very extensive pre-
parations have been made, this will only
affect the general result in a very slight
Sowings of carrot, beet, mangel, endive
and parsnip have now been made with
most satisfactory results as the seed has
germinated quickly, and the plants, by
their quick growth, have escaped the
ravages of insect pests, and the showery
weather now prevailing over northern
Europe is all in favor of the sowings of
turnip, rutabaga and Winter radish which
are about to be made.
Biennial and perennial flower seeds have
likewise been benefited by the same condi-
tions. On the whole the prospect is very
encouraging and the work has been car-
ried out in a more satisfactory manner and
at far leas expense than last year.
On the other hand, reports from England
and Gernaany speak of the serious damage
which is being done to this season's crops
of turnip and rutabaga by the frequent
heavy rains and thunder storms which
have prevailed in those countries since the
seed has been cut. Large quantities have
been beaten out on the ground, and as our
French crops of these articles have proved
much lighter than our worst anticipations,
it is quite probable that there will be a
shortage in all the popular varieties in-
stead of the surplus which at one time
seemed certain. EUROPEAN Seeds.
Geo. H. Weston, of Philadelphia, well-
known to the Eastern trade, has accepted
a position with L. L. May & Co., as
manager of their wholesale seed business.
Jos. H. Moore, with L. L. May & Co.,
sailed for Belfast, Ireland, the 25th on a
two month's visit. Veritas.
Baltimore.
The Market.
The condition of the market re-
mains the same ; there is really little of
note going on and the demand for flowers
is at a minimum. A few white scabiosa
are coming in and sell fairly well ; this
flower is very pretty and has good keeping
qualities.
Greenhouses at Auction .
It is surprising how little green-
house property will bring when put up at
auction. The other day, the greenhouses
of the late Andrew Bassler were sold to
settle the estate, 'Tis true that at this sea-
son there is very little money afloat among
the florists, who really are the parties in-
terested in the purchase of such property.
Together with this fact we must take into
consideration that the times are not good
and there are few who really care to buy at
any price; but in spite of this the prices
obtained by this sale were exceptionally
low. One of the greenhouses, 100 by 18
feet, heated by a Hitchings' boiler, sold
for $35. It had, of course, to be taken
down by the purchasing party ; but really
this is a ridiculous figure.
The Baltimore delegation will in all
probability
go to the
Convention
en masse.
^£-C-€^^^^c^»^
St. Paul, Minn.
Results of J)roiisht.
After a short vacation your scribe
finds the same conditions existing as three
weeks ago. Protracted drought and in-
tense heat have left their marks on every-
thing in the line of vegetation. Sweet
peas, mignonette, candytuft and all other
outside flowers on which the florist is de-
pendent at this season have been seriously
injured. Street trees, lawns, vases, boxes,
shrubs, etc., are all suffering terribly, and
only by constant watering is anything
kept green.
Inside flowers have not suffered so much,
though 107 degrees in the shade almost
melts the glass. Owing to the great
drought there is more demand for inside
stock than is usual at this season of the
year. Trade in cut flowers, hov^ever, is
very stagnant, the only demand being cr-e-
ated by funeral work.
Some nice La France, Meteor and Kai-
serin are being cut, as well as some fair
Bride and Perle. At times flowers are
very scarce, but this is owing more to the
small cut than to the great demand.
We do not hear of any one going to the
convention at Atlantic City. We had
hoped that St. Paul would be represented.
However, some of the brethren may yet
conclude to go. Veritas.
Keiffer Pear Trees
TWO YEARS, FINE,
AND OTHER SXOCK.
Send for price list.
F. W. WATSON & CO., Topeka, Kan.
MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCH AHGE
APPLE TREES
And a General Line of
NURSERY STOCK.
Send for Price liist.
F. W. WATSON & CO., Topeka, Kan.
IWHEHWRmWGMENTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SURPLUS. Fall, 1894.
FOB THE TRADE. — Fine season of
growth In tills section ; result, good stock.
186,000 Peach Trees, one year old from the bud,
all sizes. 132,000 Peach, June budded, chiefly
Crosby, Champion and BIberta. Aparagus roots,
S years, strong : 800,000 Palmetto ; 400,000 Barr's
Phila. Mammoth; 500,000 Conover's Colossal.
Correspondence solicited.
MILFORD NURSERIES, MILFORD, DEL.
^,<=:><:=><::>
WHITE PLUME CELERY.
Sxtra fine transplanted plants
at S4.06 per 1000. Cash with
order. Address
AMITYVILLE NURSERY and GREENHOUSE GO.
CELERY PLANTS!^
White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at $1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free.
C. M. GROSSIVIAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
The^ Florist's Exchange.
691
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invitation to all delegates and others
interested in the culture of
Decorative Plants, Cannas,
Ferns, Bulbs, Hardy Plants,
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commercial places in the country. Do not fail to
see the stock of
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We are sure we can interest you in both places and
make your call instructive and profitable. So much
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pointment in the memory of the visitor, after seeing it, thai we are anxious to have our
friends judge for themselves. Have your mail or packages sent to our care. Our repre-
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Philadelphia Trains
6.on
6.30
7.30
10.00
11.45
6.18
6.16
6.,51
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io.m;
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1.05 p.n
2..^3
4.14
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12.14 p.n
1.37
4.10
10.26 a.c
13.13 p.l
2.10
3.49
10.43
11.43
2.03 p.l
CoLnMBiA, Twilight and
John a. Warner.
Leave Chestnut
Le&ve Riverton
for Riverton.
Philadelphia.
7.30 a.m.
8.00 a.m.
*11.46
8.45
2.00 p.m.
11.30
s.on
3.15 p.m.
4.45
6.00
6.00
6 40
(•') Saturday only at 13.15.
me, 45 minutes. Fare,
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from Philadelphia.
610 a.n
7.00
9.30
2.00 p.l
6.40 a.c
8.55
10.65
3.16 p.l
4.20
5.10
6 40
6.20
6.65
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6.30
6.05
7.55
9.40
900
10.30
11.55
4.25 p.l
6.26
7.00
8.05
PHILADELPHIA AND READING
RAILROAD.
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
8.00 a. I
9.00
10.45
1.30 p.l
2.0O
3.00
4.00
2.60
3.16
4.20
6.10
6.46
6.23
7.00
Philader hia
8.66
10.25
11.36
4.45 p.l
10.66
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Fine, 2
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA,
nracienn Tudivisn, 2 in.. 2W cts. FilllerE
I'alins, 3 in.. 3 cti. Kivlua Uumilia, strong
A. L. ALLISON, Oriskany, N. Y
UENTIONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHONGF
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GEO. S. BELDING, Middletown, If . T.
15,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
From m in. pots, *2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000.
SAMIIEI, J. BUNTING,
Elmwood Ave. and 58tli St., Phila., Pa,
3,000 Smllai Plants,
strong, in 3}.g in. pots.
$3.00 per lOO.
h. L BROWN, Davis Ave., Kearney, N. J.
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SMILAX, from 3 in. pots, strong plants,
$3.00 per 100. C A N N A S . 4: in. pots,
mixed, 85.00 per 100. Cash with the order.
FRED BOERNER. ■ C»p» May City, M. J.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000- ASPARAGUS -COMORIENSIS,
J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
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SMILAX PLANTS CHEAP!
Out of 3 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
as fine and large stock before. _ State
number you desire and I will give you
the lowest prices. Safe delivery and
best satisfaction guaranteed with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
Terms, strictly cash. Address ■ '-
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Wyoming Co., AHIca, N. Y.
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692
The KLORTST'S EXCHANGEi
Rose Growing Under Glass in the
Vicinity of New Orleans, La.
ExtractafromPaperrea^byJ.A. Newsha/m he-
fore Iffew Orleans Horticultural Society.
Is there sufficient demand to use a daily
supply of roses at fair prices in this city,
or could they be shipped to other cities
around ? I am confident that by using the
same amount of time and capital we can
grow roses guite as successfully as our
northern brethren.
Construction of Houses.— As this is
the first thing required in commeocing
operations, and also one of the most im-
portant, we will give our first attention to
it. I use the word houses as I would
divide them into two classes — one for teas
and the other for hybrid teas. Taking the
one for teas first, I would build the three-
quarter span with the long side facing
south ; that would be the ends pointing
east and west. It should be 20 feet wide,
10 feet high in the back, 5 feet in front,
and 12 feet under the ridge. The back
should be boarded with inch boards, and
afterward with weather boarding. The
front and ends should be the same up to
four feet from the ground, and from there
should be glass, with doors at each end.
I would have a ventilator running the
entire length of the bouse, three feet deep,
placed to the ridge on the front or south
side, worked with screw lever gear, one
wheel placed in the middle of each 50 feet;
I would also have sliding ventilators
placed in the front wall, say two feet from
the ground. They should be one foot
wide and four feet long, with one ventila-
tor for every ten feet.
Benches. — I would have one in front
three feet wide, three feet six inches high,
which would bring the soil on a level with
the glass, and would give three feet head
room in the lowest part. There should be
a four-foot walk, and, I might mention
here, the doors should be on a line with
this walk, and should also be four feet
wide, so that a wheelbarrow could pass
through easily, as nothing is more
troublesome than narrow doors and walks
when it comes to taking out the old soil
and putting In new. The center bench
should be four feet six inches high, and
eight feet wide, with a one-foot board
placed in the middle after the soil is in to
serve as a walk. Then there would be a
raised walk two feet wide, the same
height as the center bench. The back
bench should be raised one foot six inches
above this, giving four feet six inches head
room in the lowest part, and would be
three feet wide.
Heating. — In this locality I would use
steam in preference to hot water, as it is
quicker to get up heat and also to cool off,
which is a great advantage with our warm
days and cool nights in the Winter time,
and where there is no water supply it can
also be used to pump into an elevated cis-
tern from which pipes can be run into all
houses, by having two faucets, one in the
center of the front walk and one on the
back. With 50 feet of hose you can reach
every part of a house 100 feet long. 1
would use two-inch steam piping, placing
one flow and one return under each bench.
X am not an advocate of overheating in
this latitude, as we have few days but
what we can give some ventilation, and
are, therefore, not troubled with too much
moisture as they are in the North, where
sometimes they cannot give ventilation
for a week or even more, and have to tire
night and day and perhaps have little or
no sunshine during that time. I would
place the pipes under the front bench op-
posite the ventilators, so that the air in
passing would get a little warmed, and
would have valves so arranged that I
could use these front pipes independently of
the others, as I would use the front ventila-
tors often at night to keep up a proper cir-
culation of air in the house to prevent an
overabundance of moisture in dark and
wet weather.
Such a house as this I think could be
built and heated for about $10 per running
foot if a man was to do part of the work
himself, such as painting, glazing, and
putting in the benches, and I think every
ordinary man could do this. I would
have the benches and all posts of cypress
and give all a good coat of tar before put-
ting in the soil. I would not build houses
over 100 feet long, which I think would
hold about 1,000 plants. As I would re-
plant every year, they could be planted
close together, and as we can give more
air than they can in the North we can put
more plants in a bouse.
Hybrid Tea House.— I would build the
regular span-roofed one, eighteen feet wide,
five feet high on the sides, three feet of which
should be glass, with ventilators on each
aide of ridge running full length of house
and two feet deep. I would plant on
raised beds, that is I would put about six
inches broken bricks and charcoal on the
natural level of the ground and cover with
sods» grass side down, to act for drainage,
and on this about ten inches of soil. I
would use more soil here than on the
benches, as I would try to grow the same
plants two years. The side beds would be
three feet wide and walks three feet, which
would make the center bed six feet.
There ought to be two rows of two-inch
pipes around the house and two around
the center beds.
Soil and Vabieties.— Having finished
the building, we will now turn our atten-
tion to getting the soil. In selecting varie-
ties we have not much choice in soils here
and I don't think we need anything better
than good river sand, to which we can add
any fertilizer we wish. I would not use
too much stable manure, especially on
first planting; say one load, of manure to
six of sand would be plenty, to which I
would add 600 pounds of cotton seed meal
or bone dust, mixing well by turning over
two or three times and let it lay in a pile
for about a month before using, and never
handle to put it in the house if it is very
wet as it would bake into hard lumps and
be difficult to get into condition again ;
for this purpose they have large open sheds
in the north. I think six inches a good
depth of soil and let it be well packed on
the benches. I ought to have mentioned
before that the boards ought to be left half
an inch apart to allow for drainage, over
which strips of sod should be placed, grass
side down, to keep them open, which will
be all the drainage required.
Having everything ready, we will now
turn to planting. In the large rose grow-
ing establishments of the north, they de-
vote separate houses for each variety or
nearly so, but here we will suppose one
or two houses would be as many as any-
one would want to start with. Therefore,
they would have to grow many varieties
in the same house in order to have the
different colors. 1 would arrange them as
follows : On the front bench plant one-
half Perle and the other half Niphetos;
center bench two rows Bride, two Papa
Gontier, and two Mermet or Bridesmaid ;
back bench, one-half Mme. Cusin and one-
half Meteor. This list would give us a
good range of colors, but, of course,
could be changed to suit anyone's re-
quirements. If there should be only one
house some of these could be replaced by
American Beauty, Duchess of Albany, or
any other varieties, always watching to
keep the low-growing ones nearest the
glass and the strong, upright ones where
they will have sufficient head room.
In the hybrid teas we have some of the
finest of roses which force easily, such as
La France, Duchess of Albany, American
Beauty, Souv. de Wootton, Mrs. John
Lalng and others, but they are mostly
pink or rose color. We need a good white
in the style of La France. There have been
many sent outassucb, but I think they
have not yet quite filled the bill. Bennett
was to give us the long sought for red, and
when it does well it is very fine, but very
few have succeeded in doing well, as in
dark weather it invariably becomes purple,
and it very seldom makes long stems which
Is a great drawback. I think Meieor is
the best red forcing rose we have up to
date. Souv. de Wootton did fairly well
with me, but made too much blind wood,
but the part of the house where it was
planted was shaded the greater part of the
day by ahigh building, which might have
been the cause of it doing so. It would
take us some time before we found the
varieties best suited for the climate.
General Management, Insects and
Other Pests.— After having gotten every-
thing in order, the question comes, when
is the best time to plant, June or August ?
Of course a great deal would also depend
on what size your stock would be. I think,
as our Winters are so short, early planting
would be best, as then we could have a
good supply by the first of November, and
by doing so they ought to be just in their
best about Mardi Gras, when they are
most wanted.
Before planting be sure and give the
plants a thorough watering. Also see
that they are clean from green or black
fiy. It is a good plan to dip them in a
solution of tobacco and water as a safe-
guard ; also to place a handful of stems
around each plant until they start to grow
freely, when they might be removed and
put under the benches and renewed every
three or four weeks, should the weather be
hot and bright at the time of planting. I
think a little shade beneficial, and it is
easily done by putting a handful or two of
lime in a bucket of water and throwing on
the roof outside with the syringe. The
first heavy rain will wash most of it off,
and if the plants have started I would not
replace it, but let them have full sun,
which will not harm them in the least as
long as the watering and sprinkling is
properly attended to.
This is one of the most particular things
in growing roses on benches, as any ex-
cess either way is sure to tell in the growth
and fiowers. It takes quite a time and
some study to tell at a glance if they are
receiving the right amount of water, for
anyone to say just how many times a week
they would require watering would be
foolish, as the difference in soils, weather,
amount of ventilation and fire heat used
have all to be taken into account. Of
course, any one can take the hose and
throw water on the beds, and when the
house gets hot open doors and windows,
but that is not all that is required to pro-
duce long, strong stemmed and well col-
ored roses in the Winter time, and for me
to go into minute details Is not necessary
and would make this paper too long.
But I might suggest to avoid all ex-
treme changes, both of heat and moisture,
and not as is sometimes done, allow the
heat to run up to 100 degrees, then throw
everything open, but rather prevent it by
ventilating gradually, as it is sudden
changes of this kind which check the
growth and makethem liable to the differ-
ent diseases and Insects. I would sprinkle
every part of the house in the evening of
all bright days, early enough for the foli-
age to dry before night. And if there is
any doubt about the beds requiring water
take a handfork and dig down to the
boards in different parts of the house,
when you will soon find out their condi-
tion. And be very particular about the
corners, as it very often happens that these
get neglected once or twice, when the
green fiy or red spider are sure to make
their appearance, and if not checked
promptly will soon spread over the whole
house. Should this happen, for green fiy
there is nothing better than tobacco
smoke, and it is better to fumigate three
successive evenings lightly than once
heavily. It is good to fumigate once every
two weeks. As a preventive for red spider
or mildew paint the pipes with sulphur,
being careful not to get them so hot that
you cannot bear your hand on them; or if
only a few plants be affected, mix half a
pound of sulphur in a bucket of water,
and apply with the syringe, and leave on
for a few days.
After the beds have become well filled
with roots give them a top dressing with
some concentrated fertilizer. If they are
making plenty of buds, but small and
short stemmed, nothing is better than
nitrate of soda for making foliage and
wood ; or should they be making much
blind wood, dry them off a little and give
more air. Be sure and remove ail weeds
and old foliage once a week at least, and
keep them tied to stakes or wires, and pick
off all buds as soon as they appear, until
the plants get sufficiently strong; and
should they get too much weak wood re-
move part of it, but never prune too
heavily.
A few words about firing and I have
finished. Never allow the temperature to
fall below sixty degrees, which means we
shall have to fire almost every night be-
tween November 1 and April 1. During
that time we very often have warm days,
even hot ones, but the nights are chilly.
Many may say it is no use to fire this
weather. I would fire, and at the same
time give a little bottom ventilation. The
same treatment would do for both houses.
Perhaps a little less heat would be needed
in the hybrid teas. With this treatment, I
think, each plant ought to average one
good bud every week, or perhaps more,
which, at S5 per 100, would be Sl,000 for the
year. The expense of running would not
be high. About one barrel of coal each
night for five months would come to about
$75, and I think $200 would pay for labor
and fertilizer. Then we might grow a few
ferns under the front of the center bench ;
also a row of sweet alyssum along the edge
of three benches, which would almost pay
the coal bill. We might also propagate a
quantity of rose plants for sale, as well as
raise stifficient stock for the following
year.
1 do not intend to go into the propaga-
tion of roses here, but might just mention
that I would strike cuttings early in Janu-
ary and grow on as cool as possible until
needed for planting.
Urbana, O.
Chas. A. Reeser, late of Springfield, C,
whose failure was noted some time ago, is
now located here, where he purposes open-
ing a small store.
Nashville, Tenn.
The Nashville Floral Clnb was organ-
ized on August 1. The club has 236 mem-
bers, and promises to become a prominent
organization. Its object is to give floral
exhibitions ; the first to be given by the
Club will be a chrysanthemum show in
the Fall of this year.
Officers were elected as follows: Thomas
Gibson, president; G. H. baskette, vice-
president ; R. B. Currey, secretary and
treasurer ; trustees, G. H. Baskette, M. S.
Cockrell, C. A. Locke.
EXTRA PANSY SEED.
i very hlt(h praise from r
order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shii
PANSY SEED
For eleven years the growing of FINE
Pansy Seed has been my specialty.
Quality and Price to suit the times. Ask for
trade list.
DAVID B. WOODBURY,
Professional Orlglnatop, PAEIS. MAmE. TT-S-A.
LYNBROOK PANSIES,
This giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from the choicest
selected flowers.
New crop now ready.
Finest mixed, bestyeliow, pure white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, $1.00.
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• colors, especially selecred lor
• Florists' use. 1 oz., $3.00. ]
• Low prices on X-ll. Harrisii, tongi- (
j florum, Koman Hyacinths, Lily of the ]
2 Valley, etc. Special low prices on K-US- (
• XIC BASKETS. I
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
jj 413 East 34th street.
Near Long iBland Ferry, NEW YORK.
WHEN WRITING M ENTION TH £ FLOR IS'T S EXCHANGE
PANSY XX SEED
THE JENNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Crade Pansy Seed
New crop, now ready, saved with special care from
selected plants only and n'nrranted fltst class m
every respect.
The JenniDc'B XX Strain, American and
Imported Varieties, mixed, cream of paneies. all large
flowering, prand colors, fine for exhibition, 1500 seeds,
$1.00; loz., $8.00.
The Jenniug^'e Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about 2500 seeds. $100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz., $15.00 No
sl^im milk In tbis strain, they are just as Rood as I
can make 'em. Fioer color and more variety tban
last season. Tbe best strain for florists, either for
winter bloomlns; or spring sales.
Dr. Faunt. best black. 2500 seeds $1.00
Finest Yellow, dark eye. 2500 seeds 1.00
Pnre White, the best, 2500 seeds 1.00
Victoria, brlRht red, 1000 seeds l.t)0
ALI. MT OWN GROWTH OF 1894.
Half packets of any of above. 50 cents.
Remit by money order or registered letter.
CASH WITH ORl>ER.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Lock Box 261. SOUTHPORT. CONN.
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^ ROSES AND CHRYSANTHEMUMSt
♦ At a BARGAIN for tlie next Thirty Days. ♦
# Fine, clean, healthy stock, suitable for immediate planting,!
^ varieties. This stock was grown for my own use, and is wh)
^ planting-. If wanted, speak quick. Send for list. ▼
:^ Mention tbis paper. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Ct. X
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The Klorist's Exchange.
693
^Zlrngiebel Giant Pansies
O
WING to favorable weather, have been
simply magniflcent this season, and our
seed beds are a sight to behold. Never
before have we obtained such size and
colors, and as usual, wherever exhibited, have
eclipsed everything: else, receiving also the
most flattering testimonials from the leading
tiorists and seedsmen all over the country.
We have new Seed to offer of our popular
strains,
^ THE GIANT MARKET ^j^
''* and GIANT FANCY, ^'*
in trade packets of 2000 and 500 seeds, respec-
tively, with practical directions for sowing and
growing our Pansies.
PrlGS, trade paokst, $I.OO.
ALSO PLANTS OF THE ABOVE STRAINS.
IOIANT MARKET, S5.00 per lOOO;
6IANT FANCY. $2.0O per lOO, (scarce.)
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.
PANSIES *
Every Florist Claims the Best.
I am willing to have mine tested along side
of any in the market. Over a thousand florists
used them last season, were pleased with them,
and made money out of them.
Between Sept. Ist and Deo. 1st. 1 expect to
have a million or more plants to sell. They can
not be offered in compedtion with cheap grown
seed but quality considered are remarkably
cheap at the price. ,n/v .
By mail or prepaid express, Tacts, per lOU; by
express at your expense, J5.00 per 1000. Liberal
discount will be allowed on large orders.
An honest sample of the plants will be mailed
you OQ receipt of ten cents, and terms are ab-
solutly cash in advance.
ALBERT M, HERR,
L. B. 496. Lancaster, Pa.
BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, MERMET, 4!^ in., $6.00
ADIANTUM and other Ferns, 8 in., $5.00.
SMILAX, 2H iP'> $1'^'
I.. E. MABgCISEE, - Syracuse, N. Y.
flCNTIONTHE FLORIST'^ EXCHANGE
HCNV
The annual meeting of the Florists'
Hail Association will be held at Conven-
tion Hall, at Atlantic City, N. J., on
Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 23d, 1894.
—Advt. John G. Esler, Sec.
AMERICAN BEAUTY "^B^ViVr
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset, Cusin, La France.
sand 4 inch pots. Prime stock, packed lieh^t__and^shippea^^^^^ rates. Write (or prl"-
A. S. MACBEAN.
LAKEWOOP, ^'EW JERSEY.
In 2i4, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
"Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing,
N. Y.
40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
KBADT FOK IMMEDIATE PLANTING.
Fully equal to those sent out the last two years, and perfectly healthy In every respect-
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used for propagating.
CEN. JACQUEMINOT, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
ULRICH BRUNNER, BRIDESMAID, SOUV. DE WOOTTON,
3 inch pots, S9.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, Sia.OO per 100.
PERLE, SUNSET, BON SIUENE, MERMET, MME. HOSTE,
SAFRANO, BRIDE,
3 inch pots, S7.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, »10.00 per 100.
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Cash witli order.
ROB£RX F. XESSON,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
R
UOwvJ inch pots.
GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid,
Wootton, Watteviile, Mad. Cusin.
■Write for Prices,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
RITING MENTION T
PAHSIES WORTH RAISING.
They are Beautiful.
They give U niversal Satisfaction.
They Sell at Sight.
There is Money in Them.
NEW SEED. PERFECT UND RELIABLE.
1 Package, % ounce SSI 00
6 Packages * ""
Large quantities nt Special Hates.
Cash -with order.
CHRISTIAN SOlrTAU,
19S GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY. N g.
Tlie Rose-
BX:VIS£:i> EDITION.
BY H. B. ELLWANGER.
A treatiBe on the cuUivation, history, family
ohuaotMisticB, etc., of Ibe varione groups of iohob,
withnames and accurate descrlptloiiB of the varletieB
now generally grown, brought down to 1892. This
work contains foil direotiona for planting, prun-
ing, propagating, and treating of diseases and insect
pestB, and is partionlarly valuable for Its classifl.
cation and fall alphabetical lists of one thousand
and eighty-sli rarietieB (1,086). Price, post"
oatd, »l.25.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
170 PULTON STREET. NEW YORK.
ROSES FOR WINTER FLOWERING.
We still have fine stocks
of the leading
:htblted at aijidha
2« inch pots. Per 100. Per 1000
BRIDE »2 60 »22 50
Mh.R>IET 250 2260
<i(l\TIER 2 50 22 60
SI»UPERT 251) 22 60
WHITE L,A PRANCE 2 K 24 00
SUNSET 280 26t0
And all other Standard VavietieB. i%. 3J^ and
4J^ Id. pots. Write forpricea. Terms cash with order
THE NATION Ali PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.'
CnVTTT A "^ strong plants. 3 and ^
i5iV±J-JLiil.J\. in. pots,$8.60al00;$20al000
T> f\ C!"17C1 To close out, 50 White La France,
XVV/k5Xlj(3 3in., $8 00. 100 Mermet, strong,
3 in. pots ; 100 Bridesmaid. 3 in. pots, $6.00 a 100.
'XT'TiW TT'T'G Single, Double and Russian
y l.\fJLiILl3.f3 tire looking fine. Prices
for fall delivery on application.
ADOLPH G. FEHR, Belleville, Ills
Strong
Field
Grown
American Beauty,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria,
AND Bridesmaid.
plants, out of Z}4 inch pots, ready for Immediate
planting,
$r2.00 per 100.
»r,BTide,Merinc[, Sline. CaBin, Niphetoa,
Wootton and Perle,
Dlants, out of 3J^ inch pots, ready for Immediate
$9.o8"per^'lOO.
h R. PIERSON COMPANY,
TAKRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
Better
Than
Imported.
SURPLUS ROSES
Gilt Edged Stock from U inch pots.
MBTEOR,
The Best Crimson se.OO per 100.
AUGUSTA VICTORIA,
The Best White «6.00 per 100.
Florists desiring Roses for late planting will
consult their best interest by giving this stock
a trial. Terms cash with order. Address
ROBT. SCOTT & SON,
I9<h & Calharlns Sis., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ROSES
SURPLUS STOCK.
CLEAN AND HEALTHY.
Per 100
1500 Bride 4 in.... $8.00
1000 Bride H " ■■■ 5.00
250 Mermet H " ... 5.00
500 Bridesmaid.. 3 "... 8.00
200 Watteviile ...4 "... 8.00
JOSEPH HEACOCK,
TEiT^iiTxo-^^rKr, - - - r>.a..
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FIFTEEN ACRES OF
HYBRID PERPETUAL, MOSS -«i> CLIMBING ROSES,
Extra strong, bushy, well developed plants, no better in
the world, sure to please. General assortment of leading
varieties, including following best forcing sorts:
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. MAGNA CHARTA,
PAUL NEYRON, ULRICH BRUNNER,
MRS. J. H. LAING, M. P. WILDER.
PRINCE CAMILLE de ROHAN.
Special rates for early orders booked for coming Fall or Spring delivery.
.... FUI,I. ASSORTMENT ....
HARDY PLANTS and SHRUBS. BULBS. FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SMALL FRUITS.
GRAPEVINES, Etc.
No trouble to show stock or quote prices. Catalogues and Price Lists Free.
40 TEARS. 29 GREBNHOnSES. 1000 ACRES.
IH[$TORRSytRRISOIICO.,PIIII[M[,OIIIO.
strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Watteviile, Bon
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at $7.00 per lOO.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkili, N.Y.
Roses. Roses.
per 100
1000 Bride 3 in. pots.S4.00
1000 C. Mermet " " 4.00
500 Mme. Hoste " " 4.00
600 Ferle " •' 4.00
500 I.a France " " 4.00
3000M. GoiUot 2M" " 3.00
1000 " 4 " " 6.00
1000 SouDeMalmaison ... " " 7.00
1000 " " ... 8 " •• 5.00
ISOO C. Soupert " " 3.00
1000 " «ii" •• 5.00
perlDO
500 SMIUAX 3 In. pots, »a.5l»
laOO HYDRANGEAS " •' 4.00
These plants are all perfectly claim and healthy.
Box'^lf: J. D. Bronneman, Harrisburg, Pa.
Ml Esohange for 500 17017 CluysEintliemiims.
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To Subscribers.
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a trade paper, and quoting wholesale trade
g rices, should not be allowed to pass into the
ands of anyone outside the trade. From
several complaints which have reached us, it is
apparent that some ot onrfriends allow their
custoraerB to look over the paper and obtain
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business. A word to the wise is sufficient.
To Advertisers.
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please send in copy as early in the week as pos-
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The Florist's Exchange is mailed in the
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paper on time will confer a favor by first
inquiring of their Postmaster or letter-carrier,
and if paper is not found are requested to
notify us at once.
Correspondents.
The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florist's Exchange.
B. C. Eeineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Seidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgar Sanders. ..1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Ddnlop Toronto, Ont.
Walter Wilshibe Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buflfaio, N. Y.
John G. Esler. Saddle River, N. J.
CaIiDweij. thb Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HoNAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
R. Littlejohn Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. ScuTT Milwaukee, Wis.
Eugene H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
J AS. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Morr Traveling Representative.
B. G. GiLLETT Cincinnati, O-
David Rust, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
TTiese aentlemen are also authorized to receive Ad
vertiaements and Subscrivtions.
Contents.
PAGE
BASEBALL 700
CHAMAEDORBAS 689
Changes in business 695
vcT Flower Prices 698
Floral Tributes at funerals ... 700
florists' hail Association . . . .700
Growers op Philadelphia .... 699
Obituart :
Joseph Richter. William Eldridge . . 700
Orchid Growers' Calendar . . . .696
question Box :
Taking Geranium Cuttings, Geranium for
Name, Hydrangea Foliage Yellow, Manure
Water, Piping GreenhouBes. Fir Tree Oil
and Whale Oil Soap. A Conundrum, Black
Rot on China Asters, Packing Joints of Hut
Water Pipe, Sow Bugs Again, Violet Cul-
ture In Short-Span-to-the-South Housc-b . G95
Rose ghowinq in New Orleans . . . (j92
Saul's (John) Nurseries, Washington . 696
Seed Trade report 690
Strobelanthes Dyerianus . . . .700
Trade notes :
Baltimore. St. Paul G90
Nashville. Tenn.. Urhano, 0 692
Atlantic City, Bosf.ou, Brooklyn, New York,
Pbiladelphiji 691
Alexandria. Va., Cincinnati, Hinsdale, Mass.
Moline. 111. ... .... 096
Pittsburg, San Francisco. Short Hills, N. J. 697
Milwaukee 6f<9
Denver, Col., Lockhaven, Pa 700
Cut Flower Trade.
There is no improvement in the
condition of the cut flower business, which
remains as slow as ever. Roses are com-
ing in very plentifully now, most of them
still short stemmed, of course. A number
of growers have sent in first crop Beauty,
snaall and poor, which do not sell. The
price obtained for inferior quality stock is
from $7.50 to $10.00 per thousand. Meteor
brings S3.00 to $4.00, and select Bridesmaid,
$3.00 per hundred ; the latter selling in
quantities at 50c. per hundred. Kaiserin
has sold as high as $5.00: Testout, from
$3.00 to $4.00.
We noticed some very good Brides-
maid, both in color and length of stem,
at H. A. Hoffman's, W. 24th street.
Asters are a glut, and are the only
flowers handled in large quantities by
the street men. Lilium auratum is
also very plentiful. Carnations toward
the latter part of the week were scarce.
A few William Scott from this year's field
grown plants, sent by the Cottage Gar-
dens, of Queens, were noticed. These Mr.
Ward allowed to come up so as to ascer-
tain the color of that variety in Summer
time; no appreciable difference from Win-
ter flowers was observed.
Business at the Cut Flower Exchange is
quiet. Asters, gladiolus and hydrangeas
form the staples at present. Several of
the patrons of this mart find it to their ad-
vantage at this season to only attend every
alternate day. Rumors were prevalent
here on Friday last, of the proposed estab-
lishment of a cut flower market by the
New Jersey growers to be located on the
west side somewhere in the vicinity of W.
14th St. ■ Inquiries at various quarters
failed to have the rumor corroborated. It
was thought, however, that if such a step
were taken it would be one in the wrong
direction. Instead of having opposing in-
terests, greater benefits would be derived
by the growers of plants for cut flower
purposes so far as they themselves dispos-
ing of stock is concerned, by being cen-
tralized in the most convenient location
for all. When we take into consideration
the fact that the kinds of stock grown in
Jersey and in Long Island differ very con-
siderably, and that purchasers failing to
find what they want at one place would be
very much inconvenienced by having to go
to the other, the suggestion of centraliza-
tion is all the more a common sense one.
It is very questionable, also, whether
such a market as is now hinted at, if es-
tablished, would be of much service to the
rose growers of Jersey, who form the bulk
of the cut flower shippers from that quar-
ter, and whose consignments do not reach
the city until the market would be likely
to be closed, providing it was not kept
open all day.
Frank Millang is spending his vaca-
tion in Pennsylvania.
Chas. Schwakk, seedsman, returned
from Europe on August 2, and Wm. H.
SlEBRECHT, of Astorla, on Wednesday,
August 8.
Wm. H. Brower, Broadway, is taking a
vacation in Canada.
Some of the retail men on Broadway are
taking advantage of the lull in business
to have their stores overhauled. Among
these are WARENDORFFandFLEiscH&iANN,
each of whom is doing considerable reno-
vating.
Wm. Elliott & Sons, Dey st.. are also
brightening up their large store.
An important meeting of the Florists'
Club will be held Monday evening, August
13. Convention and other matters will be
discussed. A large attendance is requested.
Brooklrn.
The only thing creating excitement
among the fraternity here this week is
the sale of cut flowers by the leading dry
goods stores on Fulton st. Gladioli
form the staple articles at present, and
the houses disposing of the flowers have
cut the prices, so as to undersell the flor
jsts. One leading florist remarked that
this innovation was not likely to seriously
affect the established trade of the larger
stores, but in his opinion the smaller ones
would suffer to a considerable extent, and
it seemed as if there should be something
done, say by the National Society, toward
affording protection from such unjust
competition in the business as the hand-
ling of plants and flowers by every haber-
dasher, butcher, baker and grocer — a
practice very prevalent in the city of
churches, otherwise the florist trade, as
such, will exist only in name.
Perhaps the great minds of ourNational
Society may see a way out of the diffi-
culty; at any rate it is a subject quite
worthy of discussion at the ensuing con-
vention.
Philadelphia.
Trade Items.
Business has been very gloomy
this past week, consequently the stores are
pretty quiet \ white flowers are over plenti-
ful just now. Asters are now coming inin
large numbers, and I am glad to say there
is a larger percentage of white this year.
Roses are now much improved, Niphetos
especially. Some fair Testout are coming
in from Jos. Heacock, who speaks en-
couragingly of this variety. He is grow-
ing it in a house by itself and it seems to do
well. Kaiserin is also coming better now
and seems to sell well, Carl Jurgens,
Newport, is again shipping valley to this
market, so we presume he is getting
straightened up after the storm. Prices
are : Asters, $1 ; gladiolus, $3 ; tuberoses,
S3 and $4; La France, 13; Kaiserin, $4 ;
Testout, S4andS5; carnations, 50c. to $1 ,
pink and red are now very scarce. Sweet
peas, 50c. (the warm weather has made
this crop very short this season) ; common
water lilies, 50e.; Cape Cod lilies, $1 a
dozen ; lotus, $1.50 a dozen; adiantum, $1;
hollyhocks, $1.
ConTention Notes.
There is but little additional to re-
port ; the various committees are working
along harmoniously and expect to have
everything in good shape. The theatrical
company that has been playing on the Iron
Pier has disbanded, so that now the com-
mittee will have entire control of the pier
for Friday of convention week, and they
can place whatever kind of amusement on
it they may choose.
The shooting contest is getting under
way and some old time crack shots are
being brought out to practice for the
event. Owing to the short time now be-
fore the committee no rules have been
adopted, but this matter will be decided
by captains of contesting teams before the
contest begins.
In regard to the bowling, so far, it is
anticipated that at least ten teams will
take part so that some lively times are ex-
pected ; the alleys are good and roomyand
no trouble is expected in getting the con-
test off nicely.
Club Notes,
The regular monthly meeting of
the Florists' Club was held on Tuesday
last, Edwin Lonsdale presiding; there were
about 40 members present. The various
committees made progressive reports as
regards the Convention. The Finance
Committee have yet a good many collec-
tions to make, and intended contributors
will greatly hasten matters if they will
send in their contributions to their sub-
committee. The Transportation Commit-
tee do not seem to have been able, so far,
to secure any special rates, but will report
finally next week. The Ladies' Committee
hope to have a very pleasant entertain-
ment for the ladies, arrangements for
which are almost complete.
The gavel and block made of wood se-
cured from the estate of the late George
W. Childs was handed over to the Club at
this meeting. The gavel is made out of
dogwood, which was a favorite wood of
Mr. Childs', and has a silver band suitably
inscribed, stating why it was selected and
where from. The block is cut from a piece
of log from the Michigan log cabin which
Mr. Childs purchased at the World's Fair
and had set up on the lawn at Wootton,
his country seat.
Edwin Lonsdale read his essay on "A
Few Notes About Orchids for Commercial
Purposes," which was listened to with
much attention. It will appear in full in
our next issue.
The Florists' Club will hold a special
meeting on Tuesday evening next to de-
cide all matters pertaining to the Conven-
tion. The Finance Committee will meet
on the same day at 3 p.m. David Rust.
Florists' Supplies.
Marschuetz & Co. have just re-
ceived a large consignm.ent of new goods
and new designs, many of which are ex-
ceedingly pretty and novel in form and
get up. This firm will not make any dis-
play at the convention, but invite their
friends and patrons to make a call at their
store, North Fourth st.
H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are now ready
for trade with an immense stock. Their
season's goods are to hand, and contain
many new ideas that will be appreciated
by those who are looking out for such.
This firm will have an extensive exhibit
at the convention.
Kaufmann will make an exhibit at the
convention, where he hopes to put up a
very pleasing exhibit of home-made sup-
plies, of which he now has a large stock on
hand. J. w.
Atlantic City, N. J.
D. B. Edwards, who is practically a
Bureau of Information for the time being,
was much surprised by a visit from a
brother florist residing not one thousand
miles distant, anxiously inquiring for the
Convention hall, very fearful of missing
the opening speech. Imagine his chagrin
on being informed he was just one month
ahead of time. Has this case a precedent ?
Mr. Edwards is expecting an increase to
his force for this purpose (?), but whether
it will be an addition of the masculine or
feminine gender is not yet settled. M.
The United States Hotel, conveniently
located near the beach, and with superb
accommodations, has made a special rate
for florists visiting the convention. They
ask that rooms be engaged in advance,
and to state whether for one or two per-
sons in a room. See their advt. elsewhere.
Boston to Atlantic City.
The delegation from Boston to Atlantic
City will leave via Fall River Line, on
Sunday, August 19, at 7 P.M., and return,
via same line, on boat leaving New York
on Saturday, p.m., August 35. Tickets
for this excursion can be procured of the
undersigned at $11.25 for the round trip.
Travel being very heavy at this time of
the year, a Dumber of staterooms at $1.00
each have been secured in advance, and
will be assigned to applicants in order as
received while they last. Early applica-
tion is solicited to the end that the great-
est amount of comfort and pleasure may
be secured for ail. Address Wm. J. Stew-
art, 67 Bromfield st., Boston, Mass.
Boston.
Clab Meeting.
The special meeting of the Garden-
ers' and Florists' Club, advertised for
Thursday evening, August 9, was called to
order at 8:30 p.m. by President P. Welch.
The question of sending representative
teams to contest in the rifle and bowling
matches at Atlantic City was settled in
the aflSrmative, and a committee of three
is to be chosen by the president to regulate
all matters pertaining to the trip.
The question of expense, on which the
members were nearly evenly divided, but
which was finally lost, was a matter of
considerable importance, inasmuch as the
Club has always contributed financially to
affairs of this kind. This question may
be considered to have been lost to the mi-
nority, for, without doubt, the majority of
the members present favored an appropri-
ation.
As it stands now each team will be or-
ganized from the members who maybe
present at the Convention by a committee
appointed by President P. Welch, and said
committee will have full authority, out-
side of financial matters, in selecting
members for the team and any other mat-
ter which may come up.
It is expected that this city will send its
share of delegates to the convention, but
at present it is impossible to give definite
information as to the probable attendance.
Tlie Slate of the Market.
The market is well supplied with
cut flowers, as well, probably, as any Sum-
mer season in recent years, buu notwith-
standing this fact what business there is
does not appear to be of the losing kind.
We are receiving good stock from hereto-
fore shipping territory, but it is from the
South and New York State rather than
from the North and East, as we are asked
to believe.
Another point in the condition of trade
this season is the fact that street men and
fakirs, who have heretofore made a living
by selling bedding plants and cut flowers,
have turned their attention to fruits and
vegetables, leaving the former to the
legitimate gardener and florist.
Notes of People and Places.
N. F. McCarthy and Wm. H. El-
liott have started on their annual trip
eastward, with a new and larger sailing
yacht, for a trip along the coast.
A. Leutht, of Roslindale, Mass., in-
tends to make a specialty of growing
palms in the future, and has already
planted an advance crop.
Mr. Michael Barker, for the past six
years assistant superintendent of tha Har-
vard Botanic Gardens, has taken charge
of the experiment gardens connected with
the horticultural department of Cornell
University, Ithaca, N. Y. . He intends
making extensive experiments with vio-
lets and chrysanthemums, and hopes for
the co-operation of florists throughout the
country. The florists of this section, to
whom he has explained his object, have
promised hina liberal assistance in his
efforts. Mr. Barker's departure from this
vicinity is much regretted by his numer-
ous friends. F. W.
The> Florist's Exchange.
695
QUESTION BOX.
OPEN TO ALL. ANSWERS SOLICITED FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW.
Taking Geranium Cuttings.
When should geranium cuttiDgs be
taken for next Spring's mail trade ?
B. M. R.
ANSWER.
Now is the best time to take geranium
cuttings if your yhipping begins early in
February, as it gives the young plants in
two inch pots time to harden up, and they
will thereby ship long distances with
safety. If you require mailing plants all
season, I would plant some of all the
principal varieties on a bench ; you can
then get cuttings from them four or five
times during Winter, and can work up a
stock of fine mail plants all season.
Geranium for Name.
I have a geranium that bears bright red,
red, flecked white, light pink and dark
pink flowers, all on the same plant. Is it
catalogued, and what is its name ?
B. M. R.
From your description I think the name
of the geranium is W. L, Gumm ; it be-
longs to the Jean d'Arc or Souvenir de
Mirande type. A. D. R.
[In future, when subscribers wish ques-
tions similar to this one answered, it
would be much more satisfactory to us to
receive a bloom and leaf of the specimen
on which the information isdesired. — Ed.]
Hydrangea Foliage Yellow.
Can some florist tell me the cause of my
Otaksa hydrangeas growing yellow leaves
and they do not bloom well. I have some
in pots and some planted out, but there
is no difference in the foliage, all yellow,
some more so than others. Is there any
remedy ? Philip Fishek.
Chambersburg, Pa.
ANSWEE.
Without seeing the plants it is impossi-
ble to tell exact cause of leaves turning
yellow. It is more than likely that the
plants have stood close together and have
not had a chance for the foliage to ripen
well. That, with the hot and dry weather
we have had, would cause the foliage to
turn yellow. To have good clean foliage
set the plants far enough apart so that
they do not touch ; mulch and give plenty
of water during the hot weather of Sum-
mer; syringe well to keep down red spider.
James Dean.
Manure Water.
I should like a better deflnition as to the
strength of manure water. Writers say
it should be the color of weak tea. Now,
In my family, we have a division of tastes;
one part likes good old English breakfast,
and the other likes uncolored Japan,which
is a pretty pale liquid even when strong ;
while the cup of black E. B. that my wife
sips I call weak, and the cup of E. B. which
I delight in would perhaps knock another
person down, and which perhaps accounts
for my "nerve" in occupying so much of
your valuable space. P.
ANSWER.
If for roses the following mixture will
answer if your pots or benches are in con-
dition to take it : Half a bushel of cow
manure to 50 gallons of water ; if sheep
manure is handy use li^ pecks to 50 gallons
of water; chicken manure, one half peck
to 50 gallons of water. A. D. Rose.
Piping Greenhouses.
Would like to ask some one who knows
which way would be best to pipe my two
greenhouses (each 100 feet long) for hot
water ?
If using expansion tank, where should it
be located, and how high above boiler, or
would it be best to connect with city water
works, and, if so, where would it be best to
connect, and would it be necessary to have
expansion also ? The pressure of city
water is about 100 lbs. Pipe used for
heating, two-inch. B.
ANSWER.
The first question about the best way to
pipe the greenhouses cannot be answered
without knowing the other dimensions be-
side the length.
If inquirer should procure a copy of
of the little book you publish ("Best Meth-
ods of Greenhouse Heating") she would be
sure to find something there which would
answer her purpose.
It would not be well to use city water at
a pressure of 100 pounds. None of the
cast iron boilers are designed for any such
pressure, and a tubular boiler, tested for
high pressure, would be necessary; special
care would be needed in setting up the
piping, and there are several practical ob-
jections to this method. It would be
much better to use an open expansion
tank, which should be placed at the high-
est position possible without any regard
to the position of the boiler; the higher
the tank the greater the pressure. The
tank should be connected with a return
pipe at some point near the boiler,_and
should be large enough to hold a consider-
able surplus of water, so as not to require
constant watching. L. W.
Fir Tree Oil and Whale Oil Soap.
Please answer questions asked : (1) In
what proportion do you use fir tree oil
with water for greenhouse plants ?
(2) The same of whale oil soap ?
Allegheny, Pa. McB.
ANSWER.
(1) The following are the manufactur-
ers' directions for the use of fir tree oil,
some one of which may meet your require-
ments, as you do not state the purpose to
which it is to be applied :
In preparing the insecticide, it will be
found advantageous to mix half a pint of
the fir tree oil with 20 gallons of water,
stirring and allowing it to remain over
night. If a scum should appear on the
surface, it must be carefully removed, and
not stirred in.
Water prepared in this way is very soft,
and will keep good any length of time,
and is suitable for mixing with more of
the fir tree oil to use on plants as an in-
secticide.
This method should be adopted by every
one, whether on a large or small scale ; the
scum which forms, owing to the hardness
of water, if allowed to go on the plants
will blacken the leaves or cause them to
fall off.
Soft or rain water is necessary, and ap-
plied in wood, tin or pot vessels. Galvan-
ized iron vessels must not be used.
When applied to the roots of delicate
plants, the soil should be drenched with
clean water in ten minutes afterwards. In
all other cases washing is not necessary.
Used with warm water it is quicker in its
action than when cold is used.
To make a cleansing solution for wash-
ing or syringing purposes— Half a pint of
fir tree oil to 10 or 15 gallons of water.
For green or black fly, thrip, American
blight, wooly aphis, etc. — Half a pint of
the fir tree oil to 4 or 6 gallons of water.
For red spider and caterpillar — Half a
pint of the fir tree oil to 2 or 3 gallons of
water.
For mealy bug, brown and white scale —
Half a pint of the fir tree oil to 4 or 6 quarts
of water.
For mildew and blight on fruit or foli-
age—Half a pint of the fir tree oil to 2 gal-
lons of water.
For ants, grubs, worms, wood lice, etc.,
in the soil — Half a pint of the fir tree oil to
5 gallons of water.
(2) I have used this material for many
things, and in order to hav0 it on hand all
the time I dissolve 2J pounds in a 50-gal-
lon barrel. For spraying take out a lit-
tle as required, and for syringing dilute to
what you think your plants will stand ;
half and half generally answers best.
A. D. R.
A Conundrum.
In the Fall of 1890, A sold to B stock and
control of a seedling chrysanthemum
(then unnamed and known as No. 6), prom-
ising not to dispose of it to anyone. In 1891,
JB named and exhibited, obtaining a certi-
ficate. In Spring of 1892, B distributed
and at same time A, in filling an order for
C, shipped some marked on label B's seed-
ling No. 6. C, noting this, grew on, and in
Fall of 1892 exhibited it as his under
another name. In Spring of 1892, with
these representations, C distributed it to
the trade, selling B, who had never seen it,
a quantity. A, who is friendly with D,
again sells or disposes of stock to D, who,
in Fall of 1893, renames and exhibits as his
seedling, obtaining a prize or certificate.
On cataloguing in 1894, D becomes ac-
quainted with the facts as regards C's por-
tion of the transaction, and so states in his
list.
Question: How is it that judges, sup-
posed to be familiar with varieties, should
pass upon and award prizes three years in
succession to the same thing, and what
redress has B against A, and C and D
against A ? Will some of your readers
kindly give their views. S,
Black Rot on China Asters.
Can you give any reason why China as-
ters die off just when they are coming into
flower ? This has happened for the past
two years with me. It seems to be caused
by a black rot. S, S. Bain, Canada.
Packing Joints of Hot Water Pipe.
I have always made joints in 4-inch hot
water pipes as follows, viz.: First insert a
layer of tarred rope ; I always use second-
hand rope that has been used on a ship. It
is generally about two or three inches in
diameter, and I think they call it rope
yarn. I make a cement out of common
putty and red lead, putting in enough of
the latter to make it a good bright color.
Then after the first layer of rope is driven
down with a caulking tool, insert the red
putty, then another layer of rope, drive it
down, and so on until the joint is full ;
then finish the outside off with the red
lead putty. Joints made this way six
years ago are all right to-day. M.
Sow Bugs Again.
It is just possible, but not at all probable
to my mind, that I have been going astray
in trying to defend the little crustaceans
so widely known as "sow bugs" against
those who accuse them of being destruc-
tive to greenhouse plants. If, however,
Messrs. Knight, Fox and Schraeder are
right, then some of our great naturalists
are all wrong and had better rewrite their
books before they are relegated to oblivion
on account of their erroneous teachings
and assertions.
When I answered Mr. Knight's question
I had not thought of consulting authori-
ties on the subject, relying wholly upon
my own long experience and acquaintance
with these little creatures and their near
relatives, the pill bugs or wood lice, hav-
ing always considered them more as help-
ers in cleaning up decayed and decaying
vegetable matter and not destroyers of
living plants.
Upon referring to works on natural his-
tory I find that their authors (or, at least,
all of them I have consulted) have fallen
into error in regard to these sow bugs; pro-
vided, of course, that my critics are in the
right.
Martin's "Natural History" (Phinuey,
Blakeman & Co., New York), Vol. II., p.
89, says : " The wood lice (Oniscus asellus)
are a half inch long, gray, but have yellow
dots on the back, are found in all cellars,
outhouses, under stones, etc. They cannot
live except in damp earth or shaded situa-
tion; feed on decaying moss or leaves, and
never roll themselves into a ball before
they leap, as does the smaller species of
oniscus, etc." Sanborn Finney, Professor
of Natural History in Vas-ear Female Col-
lege, in his "Manual of Zoology," p. 464,
says, in reference to the sow bug (oniscus)
the pill bug, etc., that they "inhabit damp
places," but not a word about eating or in
any way injuring plants.
The Rev. J. Gr. Wood, in his widely
known " Illustrated Natural History," in
the volume on "Reptiles, Fishes and Mol-
luscs," page 632, figures and describes
various species of the marine and land
armadillos and wood lice, but of the sow
bug or land slater, as it is sometimes
called in Europe, the author has nothing
to say about its attacking plants.
Somebody is in the wrong in this matter,
but I am ready to take my chances with
those who have made the habits of such
creatures a specialty than with those who
might be puzzled to point out one of their
specific characteristics. A. S.. Fullek.
Violet Culture in Short Span to the
South Houses.
In regard to short span to the south
houses for violets, I would say that I have
had no experience with such houses, but I
think very favorably of them. If they are
an improvement for growing carnations,
roses and lettuce, they are equally so for
violets. The only objection I see to them
is the long slope to the north, in cleaning
off the snow and ice, and that is quite a
chore, where you have much glass. We
make it a point to clean off all snow as
soon as storm is over — the sooner it is off
the better. You cannot raise your tem-
perature enough to melt it off in growing
violets, and then if you get two storms in
succession, you have some snow on your
roof. True, you have a flood of light, even
with the roof covered, and ^y having the
ventilators open at the ridge, you can ven-
tilate easier, without cleaning snow off
them ; and again if they are heated with
steam, you can shut it off, as soon as the
sun's rays strike the house; but with hot
water you must ventilate.
I am fully in favor of wide houses for
violets, you can control the temperature
better. Mine all open one into the other,
and in some places are over 100 feet wide.
A house, 200 feet long by 24 feet wide, with
three beds and four walks, makes a very
nice house. My houses are built on a city
lot and face every way, and to tell the
trath I cannot see much difference, except
the shade of one gutter and there I get no
violets until Spring. I am rather inclined
to favor steam for violets, for two reasons :
first, you can shut it off after a hard night's
firing, and in ten minutes or so your pipes
are cold ; second, you can get up heat so
quickly in case of a sudden change — as
success with violets is " eternal vigilance."
I enclose you a photograph of a bed of
violets— about 900 plants — from which we
picked first part of last March in one day,
7,500 first class flowers " length of stem
and fine color." The same bed was picked
a week previous ; the flowers do not show
very plainly, but they were a glorious
sight.
[The photograph shows a very pretty
picture, the plant being apparently very
floriferous.— Ed.]
In reference to large glass I would not be
in favor of large glass on long slope to the
north, on account of cleaning snow off, we
break quite a number 10x14 and if you
broke one 20x30, you have two for one; it
would probably be all right for roses,
where inside temperature would melt the
snow. Wm. G. Saltfobd.
Poughkeepsie.
CHANGES m BUSINESS.
Cedak Rapids, Ia.— William Water-
house opened a flower st ore A ugust 4.
Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. hag
been incorporated by C. S. Russell, A. E.
Wiggam and A. B. Seaman. The capital
stock ia $1,500.
Bdtte City, Mont.— Mrs Crittenden has
moved from her siore on West Granite to
Rooms 92 and 93 new Owsley block. She
will shortly open a new store on West
Park.
St. Louis.— The Maple Wood Cut Flower
and Plant Company o£ Pleasant Hill, has
been incorporated ; capital, $2,000. Incor-
porators are . George W. Kellogg, Clara L.
Beeler, Georgia A. Cook and others.
A Thoughtful Act.
Mr. Chas. H. Allen, of Floral Park, N.
Y., one of the largest growers of gladioli!
in the country, sent to this office last
Tuesday an immense case of handsome
blooms for distribution among the em-
ployes. Fifty homes were resplendent
that night under all the colors these flow-
ers revel in, and our men heartily thank
you, Mr. Allen.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aquatics— Page 696. col. 1.
AHPuragus— l'a{;e()91 col. 3.
Bi-ffOUia— Page 696, col. 1.
BookH, Masazines, etc. — Page 689, col. 1: D
69:1, col. 1. ' '^'
BniUliiiK Materials, Etc.-Page 697, col. 3. 4: n
700. col. 3, 1; p. 701, col. 1, 2, 3, 4. ' ' "'
BulbM anil Koots— Title page; p. 688, col. 1, 2 3 4-
p. 690. col. 1.2, 3, i; p. 691,001.1.2,3,4; p.692 col J-
p. 702. col. 3. 4. • ■ ,
CauB Stakea— Page702.col. 8.
Cauna-Page 691, col. 1, 2. 3, 4.
tlaroatioii— Patie 689, col. 4; p. 690, col. J,
Clii-VHaiitlieiliuiii— Page 692, col. 3. 4.
" col. 2.
„_. ^698. col.
1, 2; p. 702, col. 3. 4.
col. 3, 4.
Evergreen— Page 689. col. 2, 3.
Fertilizers— Page 697, col. 3. 4.
KlorlslH' Letters— Page 697, col. 2.
Florlsta' SiiDplios-Page 691, col. I, 2, 3, 4; p.-692
col. 4; p. 697, col. 1,2. 3, 4; p. 702, col. 1. 2 4
Glazing Tools, etc— Page 697, col. '3,' 4; p. 701.
-Page
He
Hotels-Page 7
1, 1. 2, 3, 4.
■■ ^ 71L. ..
Page 697. col. 4.
lnsectici<les and Fungicides— Page 697, col 1 2
Liandsciipe Gardener— Page 702. col. 4. ' '
HiscellaneoiiB Slock— Page 696. C"l. 1,
Mushroom— Page 688 col. 1,2; p. 699, col. 4.
Nursery StO'-u-Page 690, col. 4.
Pansy-Page 692, col. 4; p. 693. col. 1.
PlioloirviiDhs-t-aKe 697. col. 2.
Plant Stakes— Page -
-Page 689, col.
i, col. 1.
Uaili-oad9-Page702, col. 8. 4.
Refrigerators-Page 697, col. 2.
Kose— Title page: p. 689. col. 4; p. 690. col. J- p
ol. 3. J; p, 693. col. 1. 2, i
,_Ti ■
1, 2, 3, 4.
Seeds— Title page; p. 688, col. 1. 2. 3, 4; p
■ 2, 3, 4.
ilax— Page 689, col. 4; p. 690, col. 1, :
col. 3, 4.
Ventilating Apparatus — Page 700. col. 3, 4: p.
701. col. 1, 2, 3; p 702. col. 1, 2.
Violets-Page 690, col. 1.
Wants— Page 699, col. 4.
TThe^ Florist's Exchange.
BEGONIA NOVELTIES
Semperflorens Incarnata, new, $5.00 per doz.
" Compacta, new, $3.00 "
'* Vernon, 50c. a doz.; $4.00 a 100.
•• Snowdrop, 50c. " $4.00 "
JOHN G. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Stfi., Tioga Sta., PHILA., PA.
Per 100
Kex Begonia, 35^ in. pots $4.00
Mrs. Pollock Geraniam, 3>^ in. pots.. 5.10
Dracaena, 2>^ in. pots 3.00
Large Sizes Write fur Prices.
Orders talien now for Marie Louise
Violet clumps 5.00
Marie Loaise Violets, 3J^ in. pots 3.00
Smilax, 3 yard strings lU.OO
Cash with order.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
2,000 CHEAP.
BEGONIA SEMPERFLOBBNS TBRNON,
fine bushy plants, 8 to I'Z inches high, in
bloom, per lUO, $4.00.
BEGONIA METALLICA, 8 in., per 100, $4.00;
4 inch, per 100, $8.00.
Gasli 'n'itli order, please.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, H.J.
QRIPBTN'S STRAIN.
Plants showinp; flowers all sizes at lowest prices.
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursery Co^ Thos. Griffin, Mgr., Wesibury Sta., L.I.
Poinsettia • Pulcherrinia.
Good flowering plants, 3 in. pots, $10 per 100.
Extra strong plants, 4 in. pots, $15 per 100.
A few fine 3 yr. old plants, 5 in. pots, $3 per doz.
A. S. 'WAI.I.ACE,
Florist and Nurseryman, MONTCIiAIR, N. J.
WHEN WHITINO MENTION THE FLORIST S EXCHANGE
BiRE rioRiDi \mm
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH,
JESSAIHIIKE, KI.A.
WHEW WRmWG KZNTIOM 1
PRIMROSES
Fine stocky plants now ready for 3 inch pots.
FLOWERS
large, all fringed, brilliant colors.
FIFTEEN SORTS.
Price, for the single sorts, per hundred, $3.50;
thousand, $20.00; double sorts, perhundred,
$5.00. Extra plants with every order t<j
help pay expressage.
Henry S. Rupp & Sons, Shiremanstown, Pa.
TO THE MAILING TRADE.
Also a larpe stock of many other choice criuun
amnryllis and general florists' sLOck.
WATER PLANTS.
Eichhornla Azurea (N^ew Blue Water Hyacinth).
iTice^lOe. each; $6.00 per 100.
"a) CraSBipes Majo.* (Water
" Kusea, ,iOc. each,
Deotata, 30c. each.
Piatia Stratiotes or Water Lettuce. 15c. per doz.;
*1.00per100.
Myriophyllum Proserpinacoldes or Parrot's Feather,
15c. per doz.; $1.00 per 100.
Sarracenia Varioiaris, 10c. each; 50c. per doz.; $2.00
Llmnocharis Hiiraboldtli (Water Poppy), 10c. each ;
Kdr. "-rdoz.: $3.00 per 100.
epsis Exalts" '"
from open
per 100. delivered,
RRAND & WIGRERS, San Antonio, FLORIDA.
MiLTONiA SPECTABiLis.— This is one of
the most showy and free flowering species
in the genus. The pale green pseudo-bulbs
are oval-oblong, supporting a pair of ob-
long, pale green leaves, 5-10 inches long^
The flat bracted scapes are 10-15 inches
long and several flowered ; the individual
flower expands about two inches ; sepals
and petals linear-oblong, pure white ; lip
somewhat orbicular, vinous purple, shad-
ing to pale rose or white on the margin.
M. S. VAR. BicOLOR IS a distinct variety
of the preceding, resembling it very much
in habit and size of growth and flower; the
principal difference is in the color of the
lip, which is pure white, with a dash of
plum color on the base.
M. S. VAR. MORELIANA is another vari-
ety, with somewhat larger growths and
flower scapes than the type ; the flowers
are also a trifle larger ; the sepals and pet-
als are bright rose purple; the lip rich vin-
ous purple, or occasionally plum color.
The flowers last a long time in beauty.
The above varieties do best when grown
under block or basket culture, with plenty
of drainage and very little compost; in
their natural habitats they grow on rocks
and trees where they appear to have very
little material about their roots. Clean
peat fiber and live sphagnum, equal parts,
should be used as a potting compost. The
moist, shady condition of the Cattleya
house is well adapted for their successful
culture, and a copious supply of water
should be given during the growing sea-
son until the growths mature, when much
less will suffice.
Oncidhtm barbatum is a species with
thick monophyllous, oval psuedo-bulbs 3^
inches high, and linear-oblong bright
green leaves 4-6 inches long. The pani-
cles are 12-18 inches long, few flowered.
The flowers are bright and showy and ex-
pand 1^ inches ; the sepals are oblong, yel-
low, barred with brown ; petals obcordi-
form, bright yellow, brown at the base;
lip nearly equally trilobed, the lobes yel-
low, the central portion, on which rests
the five toothed, brown dotted crest, is
flmbriated on the margin ; column yellow.
The plant does nicely under basket cul-
ture, in chopped peat and sphagnum,
equal parts, with plenty of drainage. A
liberal supply of water should be given it
during the growing season, and a moist,
shady, cool position selected in which to
grow it. During the Winter the tempera-
ture should range from 50 to 60 degrees,
and a little sun heat at that season will
not be injurious.
Cypripedium X cenanthum.— This is
one of the older hybrids, and certainly one
of the best and brightest of the insigne
crosses ; its parents are C. Harrisianum $
and G. insigne.
The foliage is oblong-lanceolate, pale
green, faintly reticulated with a deeper
shade. The vinous brown scapes are
pubescent, and a foot long. The flower
expands four inches ; dorsal sepal oval,
white, tinted with green on the basal half,
and veined and spotted with wine purple ;
petals and Up waxy, claret purple, the
former somewhat palest and spotted at
the base.
For the successful cultivation of this
species the pots should be fllled half full
of crocks, the balance with chopped fresh
sphagnum and peat fiber pressed in firmly
around the roots, leaving the plant when
finished at a slight elevation above the
rim of the pot. A moist atmosphere and a
shaded position should be given it daring
Summer toonths, and a temperature of 55
to 60 degrees at night, with a rise of ten
degrees during the day in Winter. Water
should be applied at all times whenever
the compost appears dry on top.
C. X ALBO-PDRP0REUM is One o{ the cau-
date petaled varieties of the selenipedium
group, with ligulate-acuminate bright
green foliage 15-18 inches long. The
bracted green scapes are 12-18 inches long
and several flowered. The flowers are-
white, faced with bright rosy pink, the
unfolded lobes of the lip being beautifully
spotted. The dorsal sepal is lanceolate,
the inferior orbicular ; the petals are five
inches long, twisted and acuminately
pointed, and the lip is saccate. The cul-
ture recommended for the preceding ap-
plies equally to this. Robert AT. Grey.
EAST ADKOIU, N. Y.
We have bonght a good deal of stock through the
advts. in the columns of the Florist's Exchange
the past year, aa we can find abouL everything we
Moline, 111.
William Knees is enlarging the capa-
city of his greenhouses, and also making
improvements in his heating apparatus.
Hinsdale, Mass.
L. B. Bragde will be at the Convention
with samples of his specialties.
Alexandria, Va.
J. L. Loose, who for many years has had
the leading establishment in this location,
will shortly open a wholesale place in
Washington, where his facilities to handle
his large shipping trade will be unsur-
passed. Everything in his place is in
apple pie order. Palms are exceedingly
fine; thousands of Areca lutescens in 5 to
10 inch pots filled two 200 foot houses ; the
deep green color of their foliage excited
my admiration. Latanias, kentias, cocos,
caryotas, phoenix, and a number of other
varieties were all in fine condition. I re-
marked that the palm houses were much
colder than I had found them on previous
visits. Upon my asking the reason of the
change, Mr. L. smiled and said that he in-
tended to use some of those palms at his
store next Winter. It is to be regretted,
he added, that the ever cutting of prices
has caused palms to be grown you may say
by steam, making them so tender as to
really unfit them for general use. Among
the ferns anumber of Adiantum cuneatum
in 10 inch pots, fully four feet in diameter,
were remarkable. Bench after bench of
A. Farleyense show the ever increasing
popularity of this magnificent fern. Only
commercial varieties of orchids are grown
here. I noticed Lselia anceps and L. Ar-
noldiana budding freely. Asparagus plu-
mosus has not fallen in esteem, it filled
the center of a 200 foot house ; little smilax
is raised here. Violets are looking fine,
and promise well to make up for last
year's failure. 'Mums are given more
space every year and now fill a house
300x30, besides thousands of pot plants
outside. This promises a flneshow next
Autumn. For last few years considerable
space has been devoted to outside rose
growing ; some 20,000 will be disposed of
next Fall to Northern firms for catalogue
trade. N. S.
Cincinnati.
"Water I water!" is the cry one hears
on all sides, except where waterworks ure
available. Many of our florists are even
hauling water ; rain has not been seen in
this section for several weeks; occasionally
we have a shower, but not enough to do
any good.
Trade remains quiet. The Hofemeister
Floral Co. reports quite a lot of funeral
work coming in, and the rest of the florists
seem to have a little work right along.
Flowers, especially white, are very scarce.
There is some very fair Bride, Mermet and
Perle coming into the market. Carna
tions are about played out ; we notice a
few very good Adelaide Kresken, Herb's
new one on sale. Sweet peas are drying
up, as well as asters and all outdoor stock.
Quite a number of our florists are now
busy potting their Harrisii and Romans.
It would look as if we should have plenty
of Harrisii blooms by Christmas this year.
G. Brunner's Sons had quite a lot of
carnation plants ruined by a drove of cows
one night last week.
S. G. Cobb, of Covington, Ky., has sold
his greenhouses to Wm. Ruddle and Robt.
Johnston.
Wm. Stickleworth, proprietor of the
Cincinnati Floral Co., wishes to dispose of
a half interest in said store.
Our party for Atlantic City keeps grow-
ing steadily as the time approaches. Have
had trouble with the railroads regarding
rates, but expect to get this matter settled
by August 8, positively.
A petition was flled July 31 praying for
the dissolution of the Huntsman Floral
Co., of Nos. 37 and 39 W. 4th st. The peti-
tioners are Edward A. Tucker, who owns
ninety shares of stock, and James Dillaby,
who owns ten shares. The authorized
capital is $10,000, the shares being $50 each.
Only S7,900 of the stock has been issued.
The corporation is insolvent, and it is
deemed to be for the best interests of
creditors and stockholders that it should
be wound up. The assets are about $900,
and the liabilities are $5,519 67. The other
stockholders are Henrietta C. Huntsman,
20 shares; Frank Huntsman, 6 shares;
Oakwood Rose Garden Co., 10 shares ; Mi-
chael Burner, 16 shares, and O. F. Black-
burn, D. D. Bramble and Herman MuUer,
2 shares each. Wm. G. Roberts is counsel.
H. M. Attick, of the Highland Floral
Co., Dayton, O.. and Fred Weltz, of Leo
Weitz Sons, of Wilmington, O., were visi-
tors in this city this week.
Reuben Warder, Supt. of Parks, has
finally received consent of the Board of
Alderman to erect conservatories. Mr. W.
has planted many fiower beds and done
much to beautify our parks this season,
and we trust the good work may go on.
E. G. GiLLETT.
John Saul's Nurseries, Washington.
A visit to these nurseries is very much
to a gardener what a visit to a Botanic
Garden would be without the weeds, or,
what the late Peter Henderson used to
term, the truck. Nearly every plant ot
any commercial value is to be found in
Mr. Saul's collection— the plants which
used to be popular in days gone by and
the latest introductions, all find a home
here. Notwithstanding his seventy-five
years Mr. Saul has the activity and en-
thusiasm of a much younger man, and be-
fore he gets through showing a visitor the
pets all over his extensive establishment,
especially on a warm day, one is apt to be
pretty well played out.
The nursery is situated about two miles
north of Washington City, on the Seventh
St. road ; it consists of about 110 acres of
undulating land, splendidly adapted for
nursery work. The soil varies greatly,
the hiliy ground is rich loam, while that
adjoining a stream which runs through
the place, consists largely of decomposed
mica and sandy loam. In this part is
situated what Mr. Saul terms hisStoolery,
where rhododendrons, styrax, Stuartias,
Gordonias, and a host of other rare shrubs
are layered. Gordonia pubescens was in
fine fiower; it resembles a large single
camellia ; it is layered in the Spring of
the year just after growth has commenced;
the layers are allowed to remain two years
in the ground before being disturbed. This
removes all possibility of a check to the
young plants on being severed from the
parent branch. The rhododendrons,
chiefly Catawbiense and maximum hy-
brids were looking remarkably well. R.
caucasicum grows finely; it showed indi-
cations of being a very free bloomer. Mr.
S. pointed out a fine specimen of Ilex lati-
folium, a broad leaved species from Japan,
which he says is hardier with him than
the English species and its forms. The
phormiums are planted out to induce
suckering; five kindsaregrown : P.tenax,
P. tropurpurea, P. Cookii, P. Yeitchii,
and P. Colensoi ; the last three are varie-
gated. These will be more in demand
some day as decorative plants; they are
almost hardy here. Other New Zealand
plants do well in sheltered places. Varie-
gated osmanthus and elaeagnus thrive lux-
uriantly; the collection of conifers is very
extensive.
To the west of the dwelling are some
magnificent specimen plants of Abies
Douglasii, Nordman's fir, coneolor, pun-
gens, polita, pinsapo and several others.
Two maples seldom seen are in fine health,
A. macrophylla and A. insignis; the last
named has stood uninjured for 15 years.
It has very leathery leaves, quite distinct
looking and well adapted for lawns or
parks. A. macrophylla has beautifully
palmate leaves and is the only specimen in
this vicinity of any size. The fine leaved
Japanese maples are grafted on the com-
mon A. japonicum, three year old seed-
lings being used. There is a large demand
for these from the western states.
Herbaceous plants take up a large num-
ber of frames and several acres of ground ;
the collection is very rich in the choicer
kinds. Heliopsis Pitcheriana and Rud-
beckia speciosa are useful looking for cut
flowers ; Senecio pulcher, with big purple
(lowers, succeeds best in the shade.
Among the more showy native flowers
Lobelia cardinalis, Spigelia Marilandica
and the marsh hibiscuses were very notice-
able.
The hot houses are devoted to a varied
collection of plants. Fancy leaved calad-
iums of the new Brazilian varieties made a
flne display ; anthuriums, nepenthes,
dracsenas and crotons are well represented.
Dracasna Sanderiana looks as if it will
have a good fur ure. Pandanus Baptistii is
a charming pot plant, the color of the
leaves is bluish green with faint variega-
tion down the center of each. Mr. S. has
been quite successful with thedipladenias,
several of which were making splendid
growth. Lapageria rosea, another green-
house climber, somewhat fastidious in its
tastes, looked in perfect health.
Mr. S. has quite a weakness for orchids,
several houses being fllled with them ; he
has a special house forgrowingtheodonto-
glossums in Summer. It is arranged to be
cool and yet not too shady ; the plants in
it are in wonderfully good health consider-
ing that our Summers are toohotforthem.
Tuberous rooted begonias are grown in-
door, they don't succeed outside although
they have been tried in every conceivable
manner. Large plants of camellias, relics
of the past, are allowed to remain, although
nowadays they don't pay for their board
and lodging.
An enthusiastic lover of plants could
spend days in these greenhouses, the col-
lection is so varied and interesting, and
with Mr. Saul as guide, weeks might be
profltably spent, as he knows the history
of every plant on the place.
Washington. G. W. Oliver.
The Florist's Exchange
697
Short Hills, N. J.
A. D. Rose has resigned his position
with Pitcher & Manda, and will now take
charge o( ths establishment of Oscar
Wenige, at Whitestone, L. I.
San Francisco.
Notes.
Business in this town has been pretty
bad all Summer. Things are getting bet-
ter as the outside stock is gone.
The big seed growers around Menlo Park
are now very busy harvesting sweet peas.
It is reported that M. Lynch is going to oi-
ler two grand new peas in '96. He also has
been bringing in line violets for the last
two months. It is the first time in San
Francisco that violets have been brought
in steady all Summer. Asters are now in,
also a few chrysanthemums.
P. O. Heabn, lately gardener for Alonzo
Hayward -at San Mateo, has started in
growing carnations and has built several
houses. He has the good wishes of all the
growers, who hope he will be successful.
George.
Pittsburg.
Market Notes.
Cut flower trade remains about the
same as last week, excepting a little more
funeral work, which caused quite a de-
mand for good white flowers.
Here ftnd There.
Are you going to Atlantic City is
the question of the day, and from present
indications Pittsburg florints and friends
will be well represented, as the city by
the sea is a favorite resort of our people.
The facilities for getting there are so
many, and the fare so low, that it is possi-
ble to spend a vacation there for very little
money. The most of our party will leave
on Thursday, August 16, arriving there on
Friday morning, and a special Pullman
car has been engaged.
John Bader has started building two
new greenhouses, one 30 feet, and the
other 10 feet wide by 100 feet long ; these
will be devoted to chrysanthemums and
carnations, Mr. Bader is having quite a
time of it to procure glass, as very little is
left in stock. The glass houses having
been idle for months the result is a scarcity i
of some sizes and quite an advance in
price.
E. C. Keinemau.
WHEN YOU WANT A GOOD JOB DONE CHEAP.
Cards. Tags, Envelo
EiiTelopesniurBill Hiiiids, 1.73 per iOdO;
Samuel Whitton, Printer, Utica, N.Y.
BITY
Boston Letters.
Bed and Cheapest In the Market.
1>4 and 2 inch |2 00 per 100.
Best Script I.etter In the World, 84 a, 100.
See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
in next week's Exchange.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.,
13 Green Street, Boston, Mass.
WHEW WRrriHG MENTION THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Seiid for Circular.
Per bbl. (about 125 lbs.), (2.50. Sample tree by mall
HEKRIVIANN'S SEED STORE,
413 B. 34th St., near Long Island Ferrr, N. Y.
WHEN WRrriNO MENTION THE FLORIST'
Florists' Convention.
We cordially Invite all florists visiting
our city to call and see us at our new
store, which is regarded as the best in the
line in Pbiladelpbia. We will also have
an exhibition and representatives at At-
lantic City, with telephone connection to
our Philadelphia office. You will be made
welcome to all we can do for your comfort
and pleasure. Be sure and come. Z De
Forest Elt & Co , 1024 Market St., Phila-
delphia, Pa. — Advt.
CLARK BROTHERS,
Manufacturers and Printers of
PAPER SEED BAGS
Of every (3e3erlption except Lithographic Bags.
61 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.
SULPHO • TOBACCO SOAP.
TRADE WORKEASY «"«RK
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when you unstrap your boxes?
USE UNFOLDING STRAP -FASTENERS.
FRANKL. MOORE.Chatham.N.J.
SNOW RUSTIC^
^M'FICO.
8 in. 10 In. 12 in.
$7.50iloz. $IOd(z. $l2doz.
Send for List and Prices.
134 Bank Street,
WATERBURY, CONN.
F.E. McAllister
Special Afient,
22 Doy Street, N.Y.
HEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'S EXC
GUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4), con-
talniDg over 1000 Orna-
mental CutB for FJoristB' use,
such aa envelopes, letter
heads, bill-beads, cards,
advers.. floral designs, etc.,
at from 30c. and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 25 cts.
(deducted from $1.00 order.)
A. BLANC,
Engraver for Florists,
PHILADELPHIA, ■ PA.
ESTABLISH £D
8 66.
IttANUPACTURED
N. STEFFENS
335 EAST aiy ST. NEW YORK.
THE BEST
FERTILIZER
i^oia i^ijOieisT'3
100. Pos'ase, 15c. perlOO. For oth6r„.,.^„
Letters. Emblems and Deainna, send for catalog
Before purchasiiie send forfree sample and cytalOfc
--■ pare with any nther letter on the m rk
Perfected Insecticide.
mended by many of tin
III use „..« .v,^uij.u,ciiucLi uy I
foremost Greenliouse and Nur
the country.
Sold inpHCJkaeresof from2oz. to50lbs. Prici
in bulk. 30c. a pound. Samples free on re
ceipt of 4c. for postage.
ROSE MANUFACTURING CO., Niagara Falls, N. Y
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By using one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Florists'
Exchange, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., N.Y.
The Bindings used for
tbe Albums of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
Are most substantial in character
and wear-resisting. Every picture
is mounted on heavy glazed cloth,
faced stock. The stubs of the sheets
are eyeleted and lied in firmly but
loosely, so the book always opens
out flat. The pictures are inter-
changeable, so are readily removed
or changed at one's will.
For catalog-ue address,
DANX B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BUFFALO, N. X.
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j-liFj;^'^ -^Cs^f-^-^ SMRVUSS ALL OTHERS YET INTRODUCED IN THE
ll'/y i ^Ppr y-^ J^ MA <KET FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.
I Iv/ ^""""-"/^ y jr ' M.iiuifacturedby the Novelty Point Works. Price
, // -O ^ ..^y^ ^ .10 Cents per box ol 1000 pointB. Can be sent by mail
\Sy y-K - ^^ £^' ' ^"r I'T cents in addition. Directions on each box.
, / I>I! FOREST ELY & CO Philadelphia, Pa.
II iiAYEKSIJURFEK&CO Philadelphi,!, Pa.
M MtSCHUETZ &C0 Philadelphia, Pa.
1 I' I ERHKNUEllSON&CO New Yorll
W.M. ELLIOTT* SONS New Tork.
I / ^ W l'\ K iMcALLISTEtt New York.
' / -^ 'j:*-^ r. ll.JOOSTEN New York
WKliBKK&DOJ^.. New York
-J K ,v L PARQCHAR & CO Boston, Mass.
>0,. ^^ SOULEGEL & FOTTLER Boston, Mass.
fci^y -^-J .l011.-J(:..MONlNaERCO ChlcaKO, III.
^ .1. r. YADGHAN Chicago I
HCNTINQTONSEKDCO Indianapolil, Ind.
'PLIED POH. J. A. SIMMERS Toronto, Can.
J.N. STRUCK &BRO LonlsTllie, Ky.
HERMANN ROLKER, ROOM 3, 21 8 FuLTON St., New York.
GENERAL AGENT FOR AMERICA AND EUROPE.
• BEFORE OR AFTER, •
On your way to or from the Conveution, don't fall to call at our
spacious stores aud see our
GRAND • DISPLAY -OF
Florists' Supplies,
For
f Noveltiei
all the latest importations. We do not ask
spacious stores, whore obliging employes will be at your disposal. Don't tail
Yours respectfully,
reasons we make no exhibit at the Conveulion, but will have a Unique Display
stores, to_whioh we most cordially invite you all. and where you can see
to buy, but to stroll leisurely through our
MARSCHUETZ & GO.,
23 & 25 N. 4th Street,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
698
Cut ' Flower • Commission • Dealers,
. J. K. A 1,1. EN,
Whol.sale Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWgRS,
Orders bT msll or telegTAph promptly Att<sndsd
to. TelesihaiuiCsU, lOKmligt.
ROSES «KI!> VIOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
Wholesale Florist,
IfW. astli St., NETF YOBK.
Established 1887.
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 TTEST 28th STREET,
NEW YORK.
» We lead in American Beauty, a
§ Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GLNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 29tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART.
Wholesale SbGommission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New York.
Talepbone Call, UVTSSth St.
d kinds of Rosea, Tloletl and Gamatlons a
p specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN,
Wholesale Florist,
ED'VrARD C. HORAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St., New York,
The Bride, IMermet and American
Beauty* Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■WHOLESALE ]
CUT- FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., New York.
The^ FLORIST'S Exchange.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wt^o^gsale Florist,
' 20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^~NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
MY SPECIALTIES CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY
AT PRESENT anj AMERICAN BEAUTY . . .
Cut • Flo\in.p • Commission • Dealers
Kambs iSD Vabibtibb.
New York Boston Philadelphia Ghicaoo St. Lotns
Aug. tl. 1894. Aug. 8, 1894. Aug. 8. 1894. Aug. 11,1894. Aug. 11, 1894.
BOSEB — American Beauty ....
Bennett, Ousin
BonSllene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess oC Albany..
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
Mme. C. Testout...
Meteor
Papa Gontier
Perie, Niphetos. Hoste
8ouv.de Wootton.
Ulrich Brunner..
Watteville
Adiaktums
ASPABAQir*
Alyssdm ...
bodvabdia..
Callas
Oabnationb— Fancy sorts. .
Common sorts.
Hollyhocks
Lilies. '.
LiL-S OF THE VaLLBT.
MiGHONETTR
PJEONIES
Smilax
»4.00 totl2.00
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 3.00
.60 to l.OC
2K.O0 to 35.00
.60 to
2 00 to 3.00
.... to
.60 to
2.00 to 4.00
1.60 to 3.00
.50 to 1 00
3 00 to 4.00
... to 4 00
3.00 to 4.00
....to ..
3.00 to 6.00
3 00 to 4.00
4.00 to 6.00
4.00 to 6.00
:o 3.00
;o lioo
to ...
to 4.00
to ...
to ...
10.00 to 16.66
... to
.20 to
.00 to 6.00
... to
... to
... to
2.0U to 3.00
3.00 to 4.00
2.00 to 3. to
8.00 to 12.00
♦4.00 to«2.00
2.00 to 3.00
... to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 3.00
lo 8.00
2.00 to 4.00
2 oo tc- 3.00
2 OO to 3 00
2.00 to 3.00
2.U0 to 4.00
to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... to 2.00
.... to ....
2.00 to 3.00
.75 to 1.00
lo 26.00
.75 to 1.25
.... to ....
.... to -.-.
.... to ....
1.00 to 1.25
.50 to .76
.16 to .20
4 00 to 6.00
10.00 to 12.00
I'nces quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from varioi
mile ne do not guarantee their accuracy, they are all that can Be e;
narket which is more subject to nuotuatlon than any other la the country.
FOR OXBUM COMMISSION DMAI^ERS SMB JTBiT PA.GJE.
GBORGB laULLBPi,
\Mioi8sal8 and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FI.OB1STS' StTPPMES.
Ordens hy mail, telephone, express or tal*-
graph promptly fiHed,
7 Park Street, near State Home,
Telephone 316. Boston, Mass.
CORBREY & McKELLAR,
nission Mts
64. & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL,
Geo. a. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART.
CUT FLOWERS and FWTS'MLIES I
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLOEISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Beacon 81>, Boston, Ma«a<.
WB MAKE A SPHCIALTT OF SHIPPING
Choice Boses and other Flowers, oarGfullj
Sacked, to all points In Western and Middle
tates. Return Telesram is sent imme-
diately when It 1b ImposBible to fill your order.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPEOLAIiTy.
MILLANG BROS.,
mmm florists
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED i8;8.
jyi7«5BS PURDV.
Wlioleaale and Commission Dealer In
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
molesale Commission Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
ZZ West 30th Street, Mew 'Cork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
Fbamk H. Trakholt.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
"Wholesale Florists,
PRESENT headquarters:
913 BS0ASWA7 Ul CUT TLOWZS ZSCBA1I9X,
NEW YORK.
B3^ Oonefi^vienta Solicited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ FIori?t,||
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
-W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND FLORIST SUPPUBS.
1404 PETE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUKHN,
Successor to ELLISON Si KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
A COMPtETE LINE OF ATIBE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oonmilislon DealUB In
Cut Flawers & Florists' Suppllss.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO. I
Xhth^ Ki^orist's Rxcktatvge.
699
Guf
■ Flower • Commission • Dealers.
Florists,
ALWAYS ON HAND.
I MUSIC HILL
BOSTON, MASS.
BOmOSlIUSAL ASanOHIIBS.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRBD. BBCRBT,
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVC,
PHILA., PA.
OoTrespondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HSAOpmRS m CARETIOHS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
DAN'I, B. LONG,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
49B Washington St., Buffalo, H. Y.
POBCISG BULBS, FtOEISTS' SUFPHES,
lONfl'S rLORKTS' PHOTOGEAPHS.
Lleta, XermB, &c., on applic&tlon.
BloomsbarK, Pa.
ftBovzB or OHoioa
Rosjs, Carnations, Lilies, Smilai,
0.0J>. Telphoneconnecaon. Send for prices
CUT FI.OWERS.
[.11.. AUKAT0M, at SI5.00 per 100.
CIL. SPECIOSUM, at 84.00 per 100.
We will have a fine supply of these all
Summer. First class for funeral work.
WSCONSIIf FLOWER EXCHANGE
Box 87, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
CARNATIONS. • CARNATIONS.
We are now receiving the above by the
thousands in Al condition. Quality is right.
Price is right. Short stems, 50 cts. per 100;
Long stems, Sl.OO per 100. Can be supplied in
large or small quantities at shortest notice.
Also a good assortment of colored varieties.
BOSES, VALLET, SMILAX, Etc., always
on hand.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Rear 42 South i6lh St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
West End, Cape May, N. J.
J. T. FLICK,
Will open Wholesale Florist Commission store,
on or about the 1st of September, in Phila-
delphia, Pa. Due notice of location will be
given. Correspondence solicited. Present
address, General Post Office.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
♦ POND UlY FLOWERS #
Jail Summer. m
Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. ^
» Blue, in August. J
S GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Park St. Boston. ♦
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Growers of Philadelphia.
John BtJETOtr, of Chestnut Hill, has a
very extensive range of glass, much of it
new, and he is still building. There are
some 18 houses, 150 feet in length each.
Roses are principally grown, and solid
beds, or bottom planting, Is practiced
with great success. Another interesting
point is front ventilation. This is firmly
believed in, and will be adopted on all the
new houses. Three houses of American
Belle, three of Beauty and two of Meteor
are in good shape. Carnations are planted
in the houses all Summer, and don't go
outdoors at all. They are looking remark-
ably well, especially Grace Battles. It
would seem that the method here adopted
for carnations has many advantages, and
will possibly be largely followed by the
trade in general.
Palms are grown In other houses, and
an exceedingly fine batch of Cypripedinm
insigneis now located in a cool frame or
crib. The plants are capable of throwing
some thousands of blooms, and look like
doing BO.
The genial president of the Philadelphia
Florists' Club, Edwin Lonsdale, is just
across the way from Mr. Burton. Orchids
are a prominent feature with him, and
just now a fine batch of the new Cypripe-
dinm Charlesworthii is attracting a good
deal of attention. The plants are doing
well ; in fact, are extra good, and show
some very distinct pieces. Many are now
in bud. Other oyps. are also doing well,
especially a fine batch of C. insigne mon-
tana ; these are unflowered, so there is a
possibility that something extra good may
come from them. A big batch of C. Law-
renceanum is in good shape. The den-
drobes are a fine lot and are doing very
well, making extra good growths; the
varieties are principally D. nobile, D.
formosum giganteum, D. phalesnopsis
Schroderee. Cattleya labiata, C. Trianae,
C. Mendelii, C. speciosissima and others
are in good shape, as are also leelias in
variety.
A large house of Beauty looks fine, and
in other houses there are good stocks of
palms. We also noticed a fine batch of
Stvainsonia galegifolia albiflora. Mr.
Lonsdale, we believe, was the first to pop-
ularise this exceedingly useful New Hol-
land plant, and its value cannot be over-
rated by the florist who wants something
in white that he can always cut a little
from wherewith to make up. Carnations
are an important feature, and many new
seedlings and varieties are being tested.
Mr. L. finds that planting them straight
on to the benches is best for several kinds;
Buttercup, among others, is being treated
in this way. '
With Thos. BnTLEK roses are the main
features, and are looking good. One
house, 180 feet long, is devoted to Adian-
tum cuneatum, planted out. The crowns,
some 900 in number, are large and strong.
On the back bench in this house is a fine,
stock of callas planted out.
Messrs. Myers & Samtman grow roses
and carnations exclusively, and for this
purpose five houses, 168 feet each, are ns-ed.
Meteor and Beauty are in good shape and
promise well. Outside are some good
stocks of hybrids and a very promising lot
of carnations. A new seedling carnation
raised by this firm promises well, judging
from growth, etc.
John Westooti, at Ridge and Lehigh
aves , has an extensive range of glass used
chiefly for cemetery work, of which he
does a considerable quantity, being situ-
ated near the Laurel Hill Cemetery. Out-
side his store and around his handsome
dwelling house there are some very flne
beds of crotons ; some of these are edged
with Sanchezia nobilis, which apparently
makes an excellent bedding plant, and de-
serves to be more largely used as such.
Lemuel Ball, Wissinoming, Pa., has a
nice compact establishment replete with
stock of extra good quality. There are six
houses, three of which are 186 feet in length,
and are filled with Kentias, arecas and
latanias in the order named. The remain-
ing three are 26x90 feet, and in these there
is a nice stock of Adiantum farleyense
and otheruseful florist ferns. In another
division there is a grand lot of Cocos Wed
delianaof good salable size, splendid color
and iu good vigor. Pandanus Veitchii,
Dracsena fra grans, large sized latanias and
other palms make up the balance. Outside
in frames are small ferns, Ficua elastica
and other useful stock.
J. W.
Milwaukee.
An Appointment.
The Board of Park Commissioners
have engaged John A. Pettigrew, late of
Lincoln Park, Chicago, as Superintendent
of Parks for the city, and Mr. Pettigrew
assumed the duties of his position on the
first of the present month. Mr. Petti-
grew's salary has been placed at $2,500 per
year. He will succeed a firm of landscape
gardeners who have been engaged for the
past couple of years in laying out the vari-
ous city parks, about 400 acres in all, and
whose plans had been accepted by the
commissioners. He will, as far as possi-
ble, complete the execution of the plans,
and endeavor to make Milwaukee's parks
equal to those of any city in the United
States.
Mr. Pettigrew says in a local paper that
he does not favor the planting of extensive
flower beds, but rather the enhancement
of the ground by other means. The city
at present has no greenhouses of its own,
and the plants used now are bought by
contract each year. It would seem that
here is the opportunity for some wealthy
Milwaukeean to immortalize himself by
building a $100,000 conservatory as Henry
Phipps, Jr., has done in Schenley Park,
Pittsburg. There is not a shadow of a
doubt but that the people of the city
would appreciate such a gift.
Market Items.
Business continues to rush — past
the doors of the various places, and mat
ters are at a standstill. Occasional funeral
orders are fllled, but aside from that there
is scarcely anything worth writing of.
Stock is in fair supply— too much of it,
usually— and prices rule about normal.
Sweet peas have been plentiful, and in
some places retailed at four dozen for five
cents.
City Jfottings.
According to a recent issue of a
Sunday paper, A. Klokneb is betrothed
to a St. Paul lady, the wedding to take
place in September. Mr. Klokner's
friends will wish him all the joy possible
in his new life as a benedict.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Whitnall are in Los
Angeles, Cal., whither they journeyed to
visit Mr. Whitnall's father, who io oo»i_
THE TIMES ARE RIPE
For something novel in Forcing Lilies for
Easter flowering. A beauty. Send for
circular. Don't do anything until you've
seen my prices on Bulbs. General line. 18
years experience. Price list for the asking.
G. C. -WATSON,
Importer of Bulbs for Florists, Wholesale
Seedsmen and Commission Slerchaiits.
I02S Arch Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
MUSHROOM GROWERS will hear of
something to their advantage by sending
at once for my import circular.
All Roads Lead to Riverton, N. J.
In this issue is a map showing that "all roads
lead to Riverton," the famous plant establish-
ment of the well-known house of Henry A.
Dreer, Philadelphia. Next week will appear
an illustrated descriptive account of this inter-
esting place. * • *
"WANTED TO RENT.
Place of about 2000 to 4000 feet of glass
Washington or Baltimore preferred ; no stock
wanted. Address with full particulars,
HUSTLER, care this paper.
FOR SALE....
Wholesale and Retail Ornamental Nursery
and Greenhouses in the best residence city
of Southern California. Fine busines,
location and complete stock, fixtures, etc,
A rare opening for the right man with
moderate capital. Forparticularsaddress
CALIFORNIA, Care FioBiSTs' Exchange.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLOHiaTS EXCHftWCE
FOR SALE.
Six acres of land and all the contents to
carry on the nursery and florist business.
Ustablisbed 14 years, the present owner is too
old to attend to it ; a flne chance tor a young
man with some cash. For particulars apply to
S. BRYAN, P. 0. Box 404, Jacksonville, Fla.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED ^ PRACTICAL FLORIST,
" •^■^* ■• •"•" sober and reliable, to take
charge of place, well stocked for wholesale cut
flowers. A good chance to the right party on
shares. Address Box 127, Westminster, Md.
WHTIN WRITING MENTION TH C FLORISTS* EXCHANGE
WANTED, reliable and
steady. State experience, references and
wages expected per month, with board.
GEO. S. BEIiDlNG, Middletown, N. T.
WHEN WHrriHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
"WANTED.
Young man, willing to work, with
some experience, for Seed Store. Steady
position for the right man. References.
Address H. 34, care this paper.
^— "o"'.-", V-."-.. , T,M,uui.* uucj jumiioycu IjO
Visit Mr. Whitnall's father, who is seri-
ously ill.
The Wisconsin Flower Exchange has
entered its plant tub for exhibition at the
Convention.
, NIC ZWEIFEL, of Groeling ave., is erect-
ing an additional house this Summer.
Edlefsen & Scott had two large deco-
rations lately, one being an opening, and
the other was at the Academy of Music on
the occasion of the Republican State Con-
vention.
There has been no rain in the city for
some time, and the effect of the sun on the
lawns and flower beds is quite apparent.
Field carnations, etc., are holding up very
well, despite the drought. W. S S
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each In-
sertion.
OITUATION wanted by an experienced gardener.
^ understands the care of flowers and trees Can
furnish the best of reference. Address John Prisler
care J. M. Thorburu & Co., 15 John St., New York City
-uuwor store. Agea zi, sraRle. Can furnish goo
references. Address Neple. 4i(5 5th St., N. T. City.
CITJJATION wanted by aerman gardener, single.
Y 23, competent In all branches of the business.
13 years' experience: flrat-class reference. Culture
of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums preferred.
Address F. Eller, General Post Office, Bklyn, N Y
gITUATlON wanted by garde
terms. Address Qard'e
OITUATION want.sd by a practical gardener and
'-' florist. 27 years experience In the business. A
good rose grower and propagator. Single, sober.
State wages. Address B. u., care L. Llppert, ?27
Hackensack Plank B.oad, West Hoboken, N. J.
TyrUSHROOM Srover, thoroughly experienced,
* wants position where mushroom raising is car-
ried on as a ousiness. Understands the building of
mushroom and greenhouses and pipinp for i
L. K., care of Fischer,
^. ,.„.^.. References, yi. n... u
Florist, Castle Point, Hoboken, N.J.
WHEN WHITING MEISITIOfl THE FtpBIST'S tXCHANGE
700
The Florist's Exchange
To Do Away With Floral Tributes at
Funerals.
The Evening Sun of August 4, in giving
the details of a plan at present in opera-
tion in Denmark, Sweden, England, and
other European countries, whereby an
effort has been made to altogether dis-
pense with flowers at funerals, or at least
to reduce the cost of floral tributes to a
minimum and replace them by using the
money so expended in building up a fund
for the relief of widows and orphans,
makes the following comments :
"It is among: the ordinary experiences of
anyone wbo has to do with dispensing chai-ity
to find a family .bereft of its breadwinner
wasting all the little that bad been laid by for
a rainy day now at hand on a stylish funeral,
expensive carriages, and a pomp and pageant
ill-betitting the humble life it is supposed to
exalt, while friends and relatives tax them-
selves to the utmost to furnish a display of
flowers that is generally as devoid of taste as it
"One can understand the wjikeas a gathering
of friends to extol the virtues of the dead
under circumstances made as cheering as pos-
sible. The 'funeral baked meats' have at least
venerable precedent to justify them. But for
the ivicked waste there is no apoiotry.
"There was both Sf^nse and significance in the
flowers when friendly hands bound the funeral
wreaths and laid them on the coffin in loving
memory of the dead. But nobody nowadays
talies that trouble.
"He leaves his order with the florist and pays
his bill with a growl, for half the time he
hardly knew the dead. in life and cared less. It
is the thing to send flowers, and so as not to be
thought mean one sends them. If the man
was a clerk in a public ofBce, say, it is consid-
ered necessary that all the other clerks should
contribute from ®5 to SIO to a show which
every one of them in his heart denounces as
insane.
'• Perhaps if those who are left behind are in
immediate need the hat is passed around fur
them, but it does not occur to anybody that
the $200 or 8300 wasted for flowers that wither
by sundown were better laid away for the
butcher and the baker than poured into the
pockets of the florist. Or, if it does occur, no-
body has the courage to say so.
"The press and the pulpit have said it more
than once and with sufBcient emphasis; some
sensible people have advertised 'no flowers'
the florist's bank account. Something
else is needed to work a change, but what that
something is no one has yet been able to point
The writer then goes on to explain the
working of the innovation as follows :
"Instead of a wreath or a pillow or a pigeon in
a floral bower, the friend sends to the family of
the dead a card of condolence which represents
a sum of money donated to a stated charity.
What that sum is he does not say. The card
contains no information about it. It may be 25
cents or $1 or $10; that remains the secret of
the society and himself.
" The card is called the Good Works card. It
is printed in sil ver» with black borders, and con-
tains within a wreath of oak leaves the words :
In memory of the name of the dead fill-
ing the blank space. Ou the back arc lines for
the name of the society receiving the gift, of
its treasurer, and of the donor. In Denmark
and Sweden, where the idea has taken organized
shape, several well-known societies have banded
themselves together to carry it out systemati-
cally.
"They print the cards and furnish them to
stationers, booksellers, etc., who sell them with-
out profit to themselves at a fixed minimum
price, 1 krone in Denmark, which is about 27
cents in our money. The buyer can pay more
for it, if he wishe-^i, however, and frequently
does. For every krone paid he receives a small
printed Blip, called a central card, that serves
as a means of checking off his account with the
society on its books.
"The good works cards come in mourning
envelopes, ready to mail. Sometimes a bow ot
silk ribbon, with the name of the society
stamped on in silver, is substituted. A consid-
erable revenue is already reaped from the en-
terprise by several widows and orphan relief
societies, and a plan is on foot to found a great
memorial fund, the idea being to capitalize the
entire revenue from the sale of cards and dis-
tribute the interest annually among relief soci-
eties of the chai-acter indicated.
"To begin with, it has been proposed to send
both the customary wreath ■. nd the cai'd,
cheapening the former to that extent. Thus
the opposition of the florists, which threatened
at the outset to become formidable, has been
overcome, together with the reluctance they
may have to leading in any reforu, however
reasonable and useful."
. Further on he says '* more than 40,000
funerals go out of New York every year,"
probably ten per cent, flnding their way to
Potter's Field, to which, being "only pau-
pers whom nobody own," no flowers are
sent; and assuming that there were flve
cards to each funeral, each card represent-
ing a quarter, an income of $40,000 or more
would thereby result to such a fund.
The article closes with the following
"The proposition to organize some such
movement at once of relief and reform has
been discussed in this city. It is likely
to be submitted to the Charity Organiza-
tion Society, the King's Daughters or
some comprehensive body of charity work-
ers this Fall, and if either of them, takes it
up, it may be put to a practical test in the
near future."
[Fitting and loving tokens of regard, the
last outward and visible signs of afifection,
can only be given expression to through
the medium of flowers, and they will be
availed of as long as time lasts or they are
to be obtained, despite all efforts which
may be made to divert the money spent for
this purpose, even when in the name of
charity.
We can depend on the common sense of
the American florist to lead the public
along the lines of good taste and decency
into the realms of artistic development,
even though an occasional lapse is made
by a decorator who is willing to risk his
reputation for a few dollars when he con-
sents to make up a piece that is to repre-
sent, ogre-like, the profession of the de-
parted, or some decided trait in his char-
acter, as, for instance, a hearse and four
for a deceased undertaker, a pair of box-
ing gloves for a pugilist, or an ox for a
butcher.
The florist need not harbor the slightest
fear that his business will be abridged in
this direction, so long as he, individually,
and the body collectively, frown down the
grotesque exhibitions which are so com-
mon a feature in many European coun-
tries, and which have given rise to the
efforts above cited to divert their emolu-
ments to a charity fund and its dispensers,
as well as the paper manufacturer, printer,
and haberdasher.
Without sentiment human nature would
become cold, and the world not worth
living in. It is bad enough as things
stand to-day ; we must repress our emo-
tions, harden our hearts, and steel our-
selves against any outward manifestation
of man's most noble attribute, at least so
says Fashion, but that jade must not step
on this, our inner breastworks, the privi-
lege of laying over a departed friend, in
sympathy and love, all the flowers we can
afford to bestow, God's most lovely
creations, and our last sad tribute. — Ed.]
Strobilanthes Dyerianus.
This plant which was sent out by F,
Sander & Co., England, last year, promises
to become a very valuable addition to the
list of bedding plants suitable for this
country. It has been tested this season
both at John SauFs nurseries and at the
White House gardens. Mr. Saul has some
plants of it growing splendidly in a very
exposed position, where it gets the full
sun from morning till evening. In general
appearance the plant, owing to its colored
foliage, is suggestive of some of the Berto-
lonlas. It belongs to the Acanthus family,
and is a near relative of the Goldfussias, a
well-known class of greenhouse plants.
The leaves, when full grown, are about
five inches long and two in width, tapering
at each end ; they are arranged opposite
each other much in the same way as a
coleus. The leaves are green or greyish
green at the edges, the central part is
bright rosy purple changing to a duller
hue with age. A well furnished plant,
and it is evidently a very free grower, haw
a most striking appearance. Mr. Pflster,
of the White House, tried a few plants of
it last Winter in one of the warmestgreen-
houses, intending it as a decorative plant
for the maosion, buttheheatwas evidently
too much for them as they made little
headway ; they were removed to an inter-
mediate house where they got the full suu;
here they did well. At bedding out time
they were put out in the open border where
they grew and colored up beyond all expec-
tation. It can be propagated as easily as
a coleus. G. W. OUVER.
Washington.
Obituary.
Pittsburg.— It is my sad duty to again
announce the loss of a member of the Flor-
ists' Club in the person of Joseph Richter
who died suddenly of heart trouble
Monday, August 6, in his 44th year.
Mr. Richter was one of the first cut flower
workers in the city, starting in the employ
of J. R. & A. Murdoch almost 30 years
ago, and remaining with them for 15 years
until he began business in the firm of
Luilwig & Richter some 12 or 14 years ago.
The past year he was manager of the store
of his brother, Lawrence Richter, on Fed-
eral St., Allegheny, and he left the store
Saturday night in good health, excepting
some rheumatic troubles from which he
had been suffering for some time. Hia
sudden death was quite a shock to his
friends and to the members of the Club of
which he was assistant secretary at the
time of his death. He had many friends
who sincerely regret his demise. A wife
and three children survive him, besides
his brother Lawrence and several sisters.
E. C. Reineman.
WiLKESBAKKE, PA.— William Eldridge,
West Market St., died of heart failure on
Monday evening, August 6. He had been
suffering for some time, and It was
thought his health might be improved by
summering at Dalton, Pa., but shortly
after arrival there he was ordered home,
serious consequences being apprehended.
The deceased was only 42 years of age, and
was married as recently as June 18. He
was greatly respected by all in the trade
who knew him. J. W.
Lockhaven, Pa.
E. W. CARLSOiT is erecting a greenhouse
on W. Water st.
Baseball.
On Saturday, August 4, at Clairmont and
Ocean aves. , Jersey City, the Peter Hender-
son & Co. baseball club met and defeated
the Meteor baseball club, of New York,
by a score of 25 to 4. The principal feature
of the game was the Jersey boys' battery;
this being their first time to introduce
their nonpareil pitcher, William Dwyer,
who proved himself to be quite an adept
in the box. and allowed the New York
boys to make but one single hit during
the nine innings played. After the game
the boys retired to Lyons' Hotel, where a
collation was served.
George Emmens, Sec'y,
Peter Henderson & Co. B. B. C.
Florists' Hail Association.
The latest addition to the membership
of the Florists' Hail Association is the
firm of Pitcher & Manda, who insure
about 90,000 feet of glass. J. G. E.
Denver, Col,
The Colfax Avenue Floral Co. are add-
ing to their plant two even span carnation
houses, 25x125 feet ; and are also lengthen-
ing a propagating house 28 feet.
EVKHY KI.OIt.ISX OVGHlr TO
II«SIJRH HIS GI.ASS AGAXMST
HAIL*.
For particulars address
JOHNU.ESLER.Seu'y, Saddle River, N.J.
THE KINNEY PUMP
For use in the greenhouse and about the
lawn for applying liquid manures, fungi-
cides and insecticides, will be exhibited,
for the first time, at the Society of Ameri-
can Florists' meeting at Atlantic City,
August 21 to 34, by the Hose Connection
Co., of Kingston, Rhode Island.
A BARGAIN.
3,000 feet of four inch Hitch-
ings Hot Water Pipe, in 9 foot
lengths, also all the Ts, Ls and
Expansion Tanks to heat three
houses 20x120 feet.
Price, $250.oo
F.O.B. cars Springfield. Address
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S£ND 4C. POSTAGE FOR llvI,lTSXIlAXH;i» CATAi:,OGUE,
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantitiea
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^WS & CO.,
"ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
IVMEN WRjTING MEHTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
b
The Champion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR
The oheapeBt, easiest to operate, and by far the
bent macDlne in the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you hare aeen my illustrated descriptive
olTCular, wnloh will be sent tou free, fdviuK prices,
etc. Also Champion Soli PulTorlzer and
Sifter. Address
. e:. n^v^c^i 1=-,
Bo< 114, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
IMPROVED GLAZING
Gas8er*8 Patent Zinc Joints* for butting
glass, makes f^eeobouses air and^ water-ti>!lit
Also prevents sliding and breakage from frost
florists "of the country
circulars, with full parti
ng. TlieleadiDp
i uBiug mem. Write lor
lars, and Price Lilat.
M. GASSEB» florist, £nclld Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Greenhouse 1
EXCHANGE
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
purposes, at Lowest Rates.
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street,
wt* JB^urea hefore buying Glass,
GLASS!
New York.
Eatlmatea JB^eely Given,
THE WOOD GLASS COMPANY,
236 North Salina St., SYRACUSE, N. Y.
GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES.
Plate, Window, Art and Skylight Glass.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED,
Horticultural Ircliitects and Hot-water [ngineers
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
WHEM WRiTING WiEIMTiOW THE rLORIST'I
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm c£ SIPFLK, DOPFFEL & CO . and to intm
luce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the mS
agement of ■William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots m the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supolv iust
what IS needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send tor price list and samples and
we know you will give us an order- '^ Mention papei
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 Morth Salina St., Syracuse, M.Y.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly Increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them In vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.,''^'''^'^l',^^l^^^^*''^''
WAREHOU^P^ f Pearaon Street, below Jadcson Avenue, Long Island City, N. T,
•»«K=.nv»u!»Ea jBandolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing- apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating niJacliine. \i\%
The Florist's friend
worlcing- and prices.
VICTORY !
VICTORY !
No repairs for 5 years ;
to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A neW^ device.
Send For Catalogue and
Estimates.
01i.±o_
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
Qurseryman is the Florists' Exchange.
L WATER HEATERS
JOHM DICK Jr., 250 So. 11th St., Phila., Pa.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
10 per cent, off tor Ca«li with order, special
diacount on large orders. We carry a large
stock on hand of good strong Pots,
Price List of Standard Flower Pots.
. 50 00
. 75 00
100
. .22 00
16
. 75 00
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
PORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKBE & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 2(th
tilreet. New York City, New York Agents.
■Wweru WRITING MENTION THE PtOmST'e rxCHANCe
Th« Clipper
Sash Bar
For butted
} glass.
I No Putty
required.
' Absolutely
ffind proof.
I Last Jong-
er costless,
j look better
ntheold
I fashioned
I roof Pro-
'flor sts every-
vhere are us-
Dgthem Cor-
respondtuce
^^\ solicited. ,
No trouble
nd
plans
estimate
„ „ for othe
material in Clear Cypress,
LOCKLAND LUMBER CO./
LOCKLAND, OHIO.
WHEN WRITIHQ NIENTIO« THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
702
The^ "PtoPiTST's ■F;:5cnTTATsro:E.
SMILAX
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Strong Plants from 3 inch pots,
well-established, $2.50 per
1 0O, $20.00 per 1 0OO.
PETER HENDERSON & GO.
35 & 37 CORTLANDT ST., N.Y.
floralHtal designs
Finest and Most Reasonable in the Market.
Amaryllis Johnsonii
Extra Selected Bulbs, very fine.
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, 60 Barclay Street, New York City.
tIST'S EXCHANGE
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ni,'s%r. SIEBRECHT&WADLEYrT.%'ri;'' \
\ { FIRST— With PALMS and DECORATIVE PLUNTS. t
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, J
$1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. «
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana ♦
$25.00 boxes. X
FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties. T
♦ DO SUPPLY
t FLORISTS
I
Send for Illustrated Price List.
Manufacturer of METAL FLORAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1 404-412 E. 34th Street, New York, near Ferry.
OUR NEW
TEMPERATURE
REGULATOR
► No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE"W YORK CITY. ;
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\ WE OFFER YOU \
\ CREVILLEA ROBUSTA, \
m Fine little plants $4.00 per 100, #
5 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. J
W Fine young- plants. ...'.. ...$3.00per 100. J
t DRACyENA INDIVISA, S
5 Splendid plants, 2J4 inch... 83.00 per 100. J
^ OTAHEITE DWARF ORANGES «
0 Strong, 31^ inch $4.00 per 100. ^
1 McGregor BROS., Springfield, Oliio. t
TS GUARANTEED to produce
^ perfect Ventilation under all
circumstances and conditions.
AUTOMATICALLY opens or closes
ventilating sash any required
distance with the rise or fall
of temperature a fraction of a
degree. Dispenses with all labor
and attention incidental to ven=
tilation. .j^
'MUM GROWERS
WHO DESIEE
Cane Stakes
SHOULD ORDER
4 to 5 feet Reeds, at ...S3.00 a 1000
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO.,
Tlie Jobbers in Florists' Supplies,
1 024 Maricet St., Philadelphia, Pa.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
66 No. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING '
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
{^"Estimates furnished on application for lanS
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Bxohahqb.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
United States Hotel.
I fine, 350 Reeds to a Bundle.
SPECIAL RATES TO FLORISTS :
$3.50 per day Two in a room.
$3.00 " Single.
First-Class Appointments and Cafe.
^"Engage rooms in Advance.
JOHN S. DAVIS, Prop.
WHCN WRmNO MENTION THE FLOBIST-S EXCHANGE
STATION IN NEW YORK. FOOT OF LIBERTY ST., PIER 15 NORTH RIVER
Direct Route to the Mountains and Coal Fields of Mew Jersey and Penna.
S<:hooley's Mountains, Budd's Lake, Lake Hopatcong B^t"'''"^^;;,^ Jb'"5„°'*'''
Mauch Chunk, The Switch Back Gravity Road, WiUiamsport, Wilkesbarre,
Scranton, and other points in the Great Iron and Coal Districts.
Sandy Hook Route for all Seaside Resorts on the Hew Jersey Coast.
Atlantic Highlands, Highland Beach, Seabright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch Elb^
Deal Belch, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Belmar, Spring Lake. Sea Qirt, Tom
IJiver, Barnegkt, Tuckerton, Beach Haven and Atlantic City.
Highland Beach, Seabright,
During the season of 1894., three capaciou:
Will run between New York and Atlt
steamers, the MONMOUTH, SANDY HOOK and ST. JOHN
Highlands iii connection with express trains.
WRITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTT^"/ /•K
— ■ -A«H^. /
CHADBORN=KENNEDf"%Co.
Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.
'"ji Rail Route to New Jersey Seaside Resorts.
LEAVE FOOT OF LIBERTY STREET, N. R.
Tifciugh express trains equipped with now cars, air brakes and all the latest appliances lor
.' surety and comfort ot passengers.
___^_-_, _-■ ii^ I IKI^ NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA,
J^OY/^L blue LIIMCi BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON.
Express Train Time. Double Track, Steel Rails, Stone Ballast,
" -, Drawing Room Cars on all trains
Stations in Philai
«a TN PHiLADEi.pniA; Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. 24th and Ohestiuit Streets;
9th and Columhia Avenue; 13th and Mwket Streets : 3rd and Berks Streets.
^.i-ATinN TN Raltimork: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Camden and Eulitw i^treets.
ItaSoS ra Washington: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. New Jersey Avenue and C Street,
One Square from the Capitol.
a straight shoot and aim to groiv into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
VOL. VI. No 38,
NEW YORK, AUGUST 18, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year
pLORISTS
ATTENDING THE
CONVENTION
... AT Atlantic City . . .
Should not fail to inspect our exhibit of
PLANTS, BULBS, Etc.,
Which represents the class of goods we send out.
During the Convention we should be very pleased to receive from all Florists a personal
inspection of our magnificent stock of Palms, Decorative Plants, Perns, Foliage
and Flowering Plants, Chrysanthemums, Hardy Herbaceous Plants,
Seeds and Bulbs at our extensive Nurseries at
SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.
Anyone, from a distance especially, after coming as far East as Atlantic City, should
not miss this opportunity of seeing the best collection of Florists' stock in the country. All
plants are clean and well grown, and in good, healthy condition.
OUA1.ITY, THE BESX.
Take Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R
Christopher or Barclay Streets
PRICES, THE LQ-WEST.
from New York City, foot of
PITCHER & MANDA,
United States Nurseries, Short Hills, N.J.
ower
Seeds.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Trade Pkt. H C
Lord Beaconsfield, violet
Dr. Faust, black 25
Gold Margined 25
Silver Edge 25
Havana Brown 25
Light Blue 25
> 26 $0 76
76
Y,.1Iow Trade Pkt. }iOz.
Yellovv, . tQ26 ^" "
Striped, large flowered 2k
Marbled Mixed ,',' 26
Victoria, red "' 25
Yellow with dark Eye '.'.'.'.'.'." 26
Black Prince ok
o-j'"-,- .■.■:;:.■:.■ 26
_, - — ■" Peacock ok
GTANX PAIStSIES.
Trade Pkt. H Oz,
Trimardeau Atropurpurea..
" Auriculaeflora .^ 25
" Golden Yellow 25
*' Striped 26
Emperor William 26 $0
aoz
Trimardeau White with Eye '?, |o 26'
" Mixed, i oz., $1; oz., SS.50 26 ,
Gassier, five blotched /... 26 $100
^"g°°« ; 25 1 00
HDNT'S UNBIVALLED MIXED. Has
no superior anywhere Oz., $8.(10 26 160
I»«.IMUl;,A.
iiufllSS"";:::;:::;: ^^O seeds. $« 50 .single Mixed 250 seeds, $0 so
AlbaMagnifica '.'.'.'.'.'.'. '• i oo ^o^^^e White 50 " 50
Globoaa Alba " 60 Double Red 50 « gO
GlobosaRubra .. 60 | Double Mixed 60 » .n
Calceolaria Hybrida Grandiflora, tiered and
Self coloFB ,
Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora. Prize' strain
*' " Nana
Trade Pkt.
Cineraria Hybrida PlenisBima Double $0 56
„'. „ " NanaMixed 50
Gloxma Defiance gg
" grandiflora French Hybrids". !!!!!!! so
* Sffering ROSE PLANTS ^^"^ ^°'".*=^^^' ^^™ finest lot of young
— v^G.s»|-rMMr^^^
AMK^ici^K"gE^ru\i'fir?ii';^i„vr«%«r:oo
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
of the
^RUSSIMN._^
"We beg to call the at- Philadelphia, pa.
tention of the trade to our 0^323 /5<:(yi, IMR. F. E. mcalustX' '''*'
New Large Flowering \> i|!&) " piJaseii ^'w\th' "if ''"'^ °'-"°''
Lily of the Valley, \^Lfi'%^^l^i^A/ ™i"'u i^ihJflneftT h''"""'^""
RUSSIAN, which is with- ^m^%^^A K-an?thefl£Tol€S
out question, the highest r^^P-a^a^^K- ^ood^wnVuse'tlxc^VTelr^eit
ceTvTdinthTcoTuttr " ^^^^^» """ ^""'-^^"^ ''''"'
The following testimon- .a \ ^"KisBalSPSHiBB^^rV »5'- Feb. 26th, isM.
. :; — -. : T— •S.V mr^TZ^wL'^kjf mr- f. e. McAllistbh.
ials from two of the most ^Aa^o^cM ,mi^^ ""*■■ Sir:- The Russian
celebrated growers of Lily ^OF^j^pTi&^ ImuSi'r, VirV^rVS" '° eS
oftheVaUeyareasufflc "W^'^J^^^tT "e11s"a?e"pSuVa°r,V' S'e o?l
lent guarantee of its ex- ^J^ATXCS^ Sef hgh".""'' "'"' '""°"' ''
cellence: Yours respectfully
WM. K. HARRIS
Price per 1000, $15.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, ^100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Primula Sinensis flmbrlata Mixed »2 00 ner „x,t
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain i oo "
Cineraria, James' Giant Strain " i no •'
Gloxinia, Extra Choice Mixed ;.';," i oo
Pansy, Bugnot, very large, stained, extra choice iijj'oz. 50 "
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutch Bullis is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
a, . ,.„ Per trade packet
neraria, nyb. grandiflora, best English Covent Garden mixture at 50 cts.
Best dwarf German mixture at 50 cts
" Splendid French mixture '.''!.'.'.''.' at 50 cts!
Calceolaria, hyb. grandiflora, best Covent Garden mixture at 50 cts.
Cyclamen, true Dame Blanche, pure white, large flowering, best English strainrat TO'cfs!
" Excelsior, delicate blush, with darlc eye, " " •< at 75 cts'
" Crimson King, brilliant intense carmine, " " " at 75 cts.
hyb. Splendens grandiflora, pure white, very choice .^"t°°$rOO
White, with dark eye, very choice at 60 cts.
Rose, very choice at 60 cts.
Dark red, very choice at 60 cts.
Mixed, very choice at 60 cts.
' : Giganteum grandiflorum, pure white, very choice -..^at 7.5 m!
][ '[ " dark red, " " at 60 cts!
"ghtred, " " ateOcts.
mixed (William's), very choice at 60 cts.
" Persicum, French mixed at^5o"° t ^'
Pansy, Rolker's Superior Mixture, at $5 00 per oz.; $1.50 per J^ 02.; '$1.00 per J^'^oz!
" Trimardeau Improved Giant Mixed,
at $5.00 per 02.; $1.50 per }£ oz.; $1.00 per % oz
French Giant Mixed at $5.00 per oz.; $1.50 per J^ oz.; $1.00 per % 02'
Improved Gassier, superior mixture, at $1.00 per J^ 02. ; per trade packet, 20 cts
Bugnot's " '■ at$1.50perj^oz.; per trade packet, 25 cts
English Exhibition Prize Taker, mixed, at $2. 50 per J^ oz. ; per trade packet, 40 cts.
Bedding, colors separate, white, yellow, light blue, dark purple,
at $1.00 peroz. each.
Bedding, mixed ^j. g^
Ask for prices on ROSIAN HYACINTHS, TULIPS NARrT<5^rrc'
' ' Mention Paper.
A«- AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
AMress LeHers to Station E. f36 & 138 W. 24th Street, Mem York.
704
The^ Klofjist's Exchange.
■ &<y€>9€y€y€> ■
CANE PLANT STAKES.
;^7.00 PER THOUSAND ;g7.00
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,n^llE°T? NEW YORK.
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; BURPEE'S I
SEEDS I
Philadelphia. |
Wholesale Price LUt for FlorietB ^
and i^arket Gardeners. ^
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^WRITIHeWEHTIOHTMEFU>RtST'SEXCHfl:^f'-'-
I WE SELL BULBS. ]
Special low prices
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS. j
S WEEBER & DON, S
\ Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
€ 114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ALL FLORISTS' STOCK IN SEASON
HARRISII,
p-RHESIiLS,
ROi;<iiLisrs
and.
ARE KEADY NOW-
'^f;;^«f VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE
WHEW wPrriNC mewtiqw the nianigr.e EXCHftNeg
148 IV. Washington St.
CHICAGO.
(Sherwood Hall Nubsery Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUARTEES FOR
CALIFORNIA-GROWK
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auraium, Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Harcissus,
Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses.
Our liiUes of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD
HAMBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET.
J Special rrlces of the above given on application.
5 FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS. Best Fringed Vars. pkt ™a°
^ I'imbriata alba, large flowering, fringed white SO 30 ®? ^9
W Atroaan guinea, new, bright scarlet 3o ^ 5U
m Atropurpurea, large flowering, bright purple ^ ^ w
^ Kermesina splendens, crimson 30 j w
K Finest mixture of above varieties , -» l oo
j^CHAS. SCHWAKEj^404|^4ni^SJjet^^
Gardiner's Celebrated \
English
Mushroom Spa wn.
Fresh and EelialDle.
§7 per 100 lbs.
nSTS' EXCHANG
tryDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Bnlba and
1. Tney are
the lowest
KADH LI —
terly, mai
free to the trade only^
HENR V A. DREER,
Philadelphia,
BU LBS MD PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
: FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
5,000,000, fBlESIlS
BUY FIRST HAND.
"Wewill deliveryou Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
J^ to 94 in. alam., per 1,000, - S4.00
14 to % in., per 1,000, - - ' »3.00
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi-
florums, Auratums, Rubrums, Albums for Fall
planting— We are Headquarters.
We are the ONLY FIRM in the United
States who guarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERCER & CO.
Estlblisliel IS73. 3A1T FSANCISCO, CAL
CYCLAMEN SEED
A No. 1 quality from our well known
strain.
Received First Premium at last New
York Flower Show.
Per 100 Seeds, $0.75
Per 1000 Seeds, 6.00
Separate colors ; dark red, red, pink,
white with red eye, and pure white.
Cash with order.
LEHNIG & WINNEFELD,
HACKENSACK, N,J.
H EN WRITING MENTION 1
pa
WHEN WRmNG MeNTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
C=3 0
£ >«a5
DEALER IN J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S
HIGH GLASS SEEDS AND BULBS.
Florists' and Market Gardeners' Trade a Specialty.
25 years experience. Send for prices.
Cor- rhBhiL^ and Woodward Aves., E. WILLIAMSBURG, 1T.7.
APPLE GERANIUM SEED.
PRIME QUALITY.
Fresh seed, just gathered ; by mall, per 1000
seed, $1.00 i per 10,001) seed, 87.50.
For Cash witli tlie Order. No Credit to
anyone. Address,
W. A. T. STRATTON,
Seeasman and Florist, PETALUMA, Cal.
WHITE TlUME celery.
Kxtra fine transplanted planls
at »4.00 per 1000. Casli with
order. Address
AMimiLLE HURSERrand GREENHOUSE GO.
AMITYVILLE, L. I.. N. Y.
WHEN wnrriNO mention tmr in.ocai8T*B exchangc
FINE HARDY STOCK.
Aqiii egia Gliindulosa $0 T-'i per doz.
Chrysantba 75
Bocconia Cordata 100
Coreopsis Gi'andiliora 75 '"
l-ioe double Hollyhocks 75
Hibiscus MoscheutO", rose — 75 *'
while T.S "
LiHum Canadense rubnim "5 "
flavum Vo "
F. H. HORSFORD, - Charlotte, Tt.
\ WE OFFER YOU \
\ CREVILLEA ROBUSTA, \
m Fine little plants $*.00 per 100. #
5 OYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. J
W Fine young plants $3.00 per 100. J
J DRAOENA INDIVISA. k
J Splendid phints, 2!^inuh...$3.00pcr 100. J
S OTAHEITE DWARF ORANGES ^
A Strong, 2M inch $4.00 per 100. ^
McGregor BROS., Springfield, Oliio.
CALIFORNIA GROWN BOLBS
FOR FORCING.
READY FOR DELIVERY AT ONCE.
Calla Lilies, strong bulbs, 6 to 7 in. eircumfer-
ence at the crown, $4.00 per 100 ; $85.00 per 1000 ;
Z)i tn 5 in. circumference at the oiown, $3.00
perlOO; $85.00 per lOCO.
Narcissus, Chinese Sacred Lily, strong flower-
ing bulbs, $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
Narcissus, Paper white, strong flowering
bulbs, 76c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Narcissus Iiicoiuparable (double), strong
flowering bulbs, 75c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Agapanthus umbellatus, extra strong flow-
ering, $13.00 per 100.
Amaryllis Belladonna, strong bulbs, $1.50
per dozen ; $10.00 per lOlJ.
These bulba can all be forced to bloom in November
F. I.UDEMANN, Pacific Nursery,
Baker and Lombard Sts., San Francisco, Cal.
TO THE MAILING TRADE:
WATER PLANTS.
Eichbornia Aziirea (^ew Blue Water HyaciiiLh).
Price. 10c. eac-b : *6.00 |.er 100.
Eicbhornia (Pontederia) Crapsipes Majnr (W
lOCO,
bloom, 20c. each.
Nymphiea Devonlensls, 50c. i
*' ZanzibHreosis Azii
" Rosea, iOc. eacb.
" Oentata, 30c. eacb.
Pistia Stratiotes or Water Lettuce. 15c. per doz.
$1.00 per 100. . ^ ^
Myriopbyllum Pioaerpinacoldes or Parrot s Feather
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The Klo]RI;st"3 JESxcm^NOE^
The Convention Exposition.
During the past two weeks the belated
applicants for space in the Exposition
Hall have been tumbling over one another
to get a positioD. Many have been disap-
pointed and this is the more regretted as
the unfortUDate ones are mostly all old
standbys, who have helped in the past to
make the exhibitious a success. H ave
secured the G. A. R. Hall (opposite Odd
Fellows Hall) for an overflow exhibit, and
hope to be able to accommodate allcomers.
The complete list of exhibitors to date is as
follows :
S. B. Arment, Blooms-
burg, Pa.— New pat-
ent attacbment for
i for
g-atberjng the grass.
Chas. D. Ball, Philadel-
phia. — Palms and
other foliage plants.
H. H. Bayersdorfer &
Co., Philadelphia.—
Florist's baskets,
wreaths, immortelles
sheaves, doves and
A. Blanc & Co., Phila-
delphia. — Collection
of cacti, oriental pot-
tery, etc.
Major Bonaffon, Phila-
delphia. — The Bon.
affou patent fence,
made of flat iron
bii rs and having a
new and simple de-
vice for joining.
Aug. T. Brabant, New
York City.- Florists'
pins, etc.
L. B. Bragne, Hinsdale,
Mass. — Fern fronds,
moss, etc.
Cha
Derry, N. H.— Pot
and yarden labels
and flower sticks.
Chadborn-Ken nedy
M'f'gCo.,Fishkill,N.
y.— A patent device
for automatically
ventilating green-
houses by raising or
lowering the sash
according to the
rise or fall in the
temperature,
KobertCraig, Philadel-
phia—Crotons, palms
and new and rare
decorative plants.
Cnshman Gladiolus
Co., Euclid, O.— Ex-
hibit of gladioli
flowers, all colors,
including some new
American seedlings,
Henry A. Dreer, Phila-
delphia.—Palms and
other foliage plants,
cannas, new and rare
plants, bulbs and
seeds.
Edwards & Docker.
Philadelphia. — Col-
lection of papei
lioxes for shipping
flowers, etc.
EHwanger & Barry,
Rochester, N. Y. —
Koses and nursery
StdcU.
Z. Be Forest Ely & Co.,
Philadelphia. -Bulbs,
seeds and general
horticultural requi-
J. C. Vaughan, Chicago
and New York.— Col-
lection of cannas,
general assortment
of bulbs and seeds,
horticultural requis-
ites.
ThOB. B. Weathereds'
Sons, New York
City. — Greenhouse
boilers and general
greenhouse applian-
H. G. Faust & Co.,
Philadelphia.— Water
hyacinths, Easter lily
bulbs, floral requi-
sites.
Herendeen M'f'g Co.,
Geneva, N. Y. -
Greenhouse con-
struction, boilers,
pipes, etc.
A. Herrmann, New
York City.— General
collection of florists'
supplies, including
new and orifiinal de-
signs in flower bas-
kets, wreaths, im-
mortelles, etc.
A. H. Hews & Co.,
North Cambridge,
Mass.— Standard
flower pots and seed
pans, collection of
jardinieres and fancy
earthenware.
E. Hippard, Youngs-
town, O. — Patent
ventilator tor green-
houses.
Hitchings & Co., New
York City.— A minia-
t u r e conservatory
complete, built on
the stage and con-
taining a collection
of boilers and vari-
ous greenhouse
appliances.
Hose Connection Co.,
Kingston, E. I.-The
Kinney pump.
C. H. Joosten, New
York.— Bulbs, fostite
and bellows.
E. Jeffords & Co.,
Philadelphia. — Jar-
dinieres and fancy
earthen ware, new
and original designs
Ernst Kauffman & Co.,
Philadelphia.— Flor-
istssupplies, wreaths,
baskets, etc.
Keller Bros., Morris-
town, Pa.— Standard
flower pots and seed
pans.
Lockland Lumber Co.,
Lockland, O. —
Sample cypress sash
Danl.' B.Long, Buffalo,
N. Y.— Photographs
of floral desi ns and
cut flower work for
use in retail flower
stores.
Edwin Lonsdale, Phila-
delphia.—Palms and
flowering- plants.
Wra. Albert Manda, So.
Orange, N. J.— Gen-
'Mr
Whitney."
J. H. McFarland Co.,
Harriburgb, Pa.—
Specimens of horti-
cultural printing,
catalogues, circulars;
cultural sheets, etc.
Henry F.Michell, Phil-
adelphia.— Bulbs and
seeds and horticul-
tural requisites.
F. L. Moore, Chatham,
N. J.— Flower ship-
ping tags, tray
straps and buckles.
E. O. Ormsby, Melrose,
Mass.— New patent
greenhouse ventila-
tor.
Parmenter Manuf'g
Co., E. Brookfleld,
Mass. — Flower pots
and jardinieres.
James Arnot Penman,
New York City.—
book of fernp,
and other new and
elaborate works on
horticulture.
Pittsburg Pottery Co.,
New Brighton, Pa.—
Standard flower pots,
seed pans, etc.
Powell Insecticide &
Chemical Co., Balti-
more, Md.— Insecti-
cides and fungicides.
Quaker City Machine
Co., Richmond, Ind.
—Section of green-
house and patent
ventilator.
KoseMTg Co., Niagara
Pall, N. Y.— Sulpho
tobacco soap.
Edwin A. Seidewitz,
Baltimore. — C y c 1 a-
men plants, showing
growth.
Edward Schmidt,
Washington, D. C—
Coll. cutwater lilies.
Siebrecht & Wadley,
New York. — New
and I'ai'e plants.
N. Steffens, New York
City. — Wire dei=igDS
for wreaths, crosses,
and other floral
work.
Snow Rustic M'f'g Co.
chairs, settees, etc.,
made artistically of
natural roots.
Storrs & Harrison,
Painesville, Ohio. —
Roses, etc
Wm. Tricker & Co.,
Clifton, N. .T.— Gen-
ard flower pots, seed
pans, etc.
Wisconsin Flower Ex-
change, Milwaukee,
Wis. — New patent
plant tubs.
A. Q. Wolf & Bro.,
Dayton, 0.— Green-
house ventilator and
soil sifter.
Thos. Woodason, Phil-
adelphia. —Powder
bellows, liquid insec-
ticide distributei-s,
etc.
Bowlings Trophies.
First Prize,
A handsome silver cup 16 inches
high, standing on an ebony base four
inches high ; the cup has two handles, and
the lid is surmounted with som,e bowling
balls and pins bunched. On one side are
inscribed the words; "The Philadelphia
Florists' Cup," and a space is left blank to
have the nameof the winning clubsuitably
engraved. On the reverse side is a re-
presentation of the end of a bowling alley,
showing a bowler in the act of delivering
a ball. The ebony base is trimmed with
silver.
3Ue
aqua
including
ihe best hardy vars.
of nymphosae, 1 tus,
etc.
United States Nurser-
ies, Short Hills, N. J.
—Foliage and flower-
ing plants, bulbs and
ter is worked in silk the figure of a bowler,
dressed in deep blue, shirt sleeves rolled
up, and in the act of delivering a ball. The
banner droops from a white enamelled
pole with gilt trimmings, which is finished
off and supported by white silk ribbons.
The winning club will need a wall space of
40x60 inches on which to hang it.
Conditions Governing Spaulding Cup.
The Spaulding Cup is donated by Mr.
Thos. H. Spaulding, of Orange, N. J., the
well-known chrysanthemum grower,
through the New York Florists' Club, to
be rolled for at the annual Conventions of
the S. A. F., after all the regular business
of the Convention has been completed.
The conditions are that it shall be the
property of the club who wins it twice, not
necessarily twice in succession. Competi-
tion will be open to all regularly organ-
ized Florists* Bowling Clubs, who \^ill
give 14 days' notice of their intention to
compete to the manager of the contest.
There will be six men to each team, and
each club will roll two full games of ten
frames each, in each tournament, counting
their total score in both games.
The cup is a handsome article in silver ;
measures 134 inches high and four inches
in diameter, and is richly ornamented.
The reverse side is reserved for an inscrip-
THIRD, AND BEST INOIVIDUAL SCORE PRIZES.
Second Prize.
A handsome engraved ice water
pitcher and tray. The pitcher is 12 inches
high and 5^ inches in diameter, and is por-
celain lined. On the front is inscribed
"The Philadelphia Florists' Club Second
Prize."
Third Prize.
A handsome plain silver water
pitcher and tray, seven inches high, and
five inches in diameter, inscribed as above.
IndiTidual Score Prizes.
Then there are three prizes for the
best individual scores. The first is a ster-
ling silver cup, 6i inches high, inscribed
"Philadelphia Florists' Club Best Indivi-
dual Score." On the reverse side is en-
graved a bowling alley, showing the pins
set up and the balls returning along the
rack. Second prize for best individual
score is a gold scarf pin, the design beinga
Scotch thistle with a diamond in the centre;
third prize, pair of gold sleeve buttons.
In addition to these there are three
prizes for bowlers who do not compete in
the team matches. These prizes are given
by Philadelphia firms. They are hand-
some scarf pins with a diamond in the
center. Only one game will be rolled in
this contest, the three best scores securing
the prizes.
Shooting Prizes.
A handsome sterling silver loving
cup, six inches high, and four inches in
diameter; second prize, a sterling silver
cup like the above, only smaller. Then
for best individual scores, first, a hand-
some pair of opera glasses, silver mounted;
second, a handsome silver fiask, beauti-
fully engraved, having a gunner in the act
of shooting on one side ; third prize, last
but not least, a corkscrew with buckhorn
handle silver mounted. These are all in
handsome plush cases.
The Florists' Exchange Banner.
The banner presented by the Florists'
Exchange reached us too late to have an
engraving made in time for this week's
edition. We append a brief description,
however. The background is white silk,
on which is worked in golden yellow,
shaded by chocolate brown silk, the letter-
ing, "Convention Bowling Contest, Flor-
ists' Exchange Trophy, 1894." In the cen-
tion, to include the name of the winning
club. It is valued at $100.
The cup has been won once by Phila-
delphia and New York Bowling Clubs ard
is now in possession of the latter.
Representative teams from the Summit,
N. J., and Flatbush, L. I., Florists' Bowl-
ing Clubs have entered for the contest at
Atlantic City.
Philadelphia.
Convention Notes.
A special meeting of the Florists'
Club was held on Tuesday evening, Au-
gust 14, and was well attended. The vari-
ous committees made final reports of the
arrangements for the convention.
Transportation.— It has been decided
to go by the Pennsylvania R. R., West Jer-
sey, from foot of Market st., at 3 p. m.,
Monday, August 20. Tickets on sale at
Pennock Bros., 1514 Chestnut st. No
special rate has been obtained, but a con-
cession has been made by this road to the
ladies' committee, the railroad having
promised to give them a special train to
take the ladies down to Carisbrooke Inn
on Wednesday afternoon. This concession
is worth considerable to this committee,
therefore it is hoped that all members of
the Club will go down by the Pennsyl-
vania R. R. to show our appreciation of
their interest in our behalf.
Finance. —This committee has done
very well ; the collections have been very
good considering the dull timesnow exist-
ing. About $200 yet remains to be col-
lected, but no doubt this will be on hand
by Saturday.
Bowling.— So far entries have been re-
ceived from eight teams. Baltimore,
Washington, and Chicago have not been
heard from up to date. The trophies are
elegant articles; a full description is given
elsewhere. The individual prizes are also
very nice.
Shooting. — This, committee has done
good work, and the contest will certainly
prove one of the features of the week. The
prizes are very fine. The Philadelphia
boys were out last week practicing, and
numerous sore arms and shoulders are the
consequence. Some have grown so en-
thusiastic that we hear of private practic-
ing, "shooting at flower pots," and some
have actually become soproficient that the
holes in the pots have had to be stopped
up, otherwise it could not be told if the pot
was hit. So look out for the Philadelphia
team.
Ladies' Committee.— All arrangements
have been completed for the entertain-
ment at the Carisbrooke Inn, on Wednes-
day afternoon. A special train will be in
waiting at the Pennsylvania depot, leav-
ing there at 1 P. m., and this train will re-
main on side track till after the entertain-
ment and bring the guests back to the
city. The ladies will be given badges,
blue and white bows, to be fastened on
with Brownie pins.
Entertainment.— This committee has
been working hard, and have now com-
pleted all arrangements for the Friday of
convention week ; 75 yachts are engaged
to leave the Inlet at 8.30 A.M. for a sail out
to sea, returning about 11,30 A.M. Then in
the afternoon comes the shooting, and In
the evening an elaborate entertainment
will be given in the Casino on the Iron
Pier. Jules Levy, the cornetist is engaged,
and other talent will be secured. This
entertainment will last about two hours ;
then light refreshments will be served.
The best caterer in Atlantic City has been
engaged, and all will be well taken care of.
A programme of all the events for the
week will be got out. This will be very
tasteful and will serve as an admission
card to all events and it will be substan-
tial, so that it can be kept as a souvenir.
Hotels. — This committee will supply
all guests as they arrive at the depots with
printed lists of hotels so that they can
choose their quarters with ease.
Registration. — All visitors are re-
quested to register as soon after they ar-
rive as posf-ible. This committee will be
found at the Convention hall and some
one will be in charge of the book all the
week. Visitors are particularly requested
to state how many ladies they have in
their party so that the Ladies* Committee
may know how many to provide for.
To those who may arrive on Monday I
may state that they will find the display
of fireworks at the Herculaneum up at the
Inlet very attractive, and a special (?) at-
traction on this night will be a ten round
glove contest between two well-known
light weights.
The Trade Exhibits.— These promise
well; so many applications have been re-
ceived that it has been found necessary to
engage an additional ball. This is Grand
Army Hall and is directly across the street
from the other balls.
A Cordial Invitation —The Philadel-
phia Club extends a most hearty welcome
to all fiorists to come to this Convention,
and all can be assured that nothing will be
left undone for the comfort and welfare of
the guests. Remember as soon as you get
located in a hotel, visit the Convention
hall and register so that we may know you
are in town, Dayid Rust.
TheBoston delegation will be entertained
to breakfast by the New York Florists'
Club, on board the Fall River steamer ar-
riving in New York on Monday morning,
August 20, after which an annex boat will
convey them across the river to the depot
of the Central Railroad at Jersey City.
The arrangements made by the Trans-
portation Committee of the New York
Florists Club, relative to the conveyance
of the delegates from New Yorkand vicini-
ty to Atlantic City, will be found in our
report of the club meeting (page 715) held
Monday night, August 13.
Brooklvn.
The cut flower business remains quiet.
Asters, hollyhocks, gladiolus and carna-
tions are the only things coming in. Fu-
neral work creates the only demand for
flowers there is.
C. F. Drawiel, 5th ave., is rejoicing
over the advent of a " new " little maiden.
Mother and daughter are doing well.
Mrs. Carl Schmidt, Court st.,is making
extensive alterations in her store. It is
currently reported that her daughter,
Teenie, will in the near future become the
wife of M. KiPtenmHcher, of this city.
B. McCuLLOUGH, Montague St., is spend-
ing a vacation iii t )if country.
Atlantic City, N.J.
Prominent among the hotels which have
made special rates and arrangements for
I the convenience of the delegates attending
I the convention, is the United States, one
I of the largest and best in Atlantic City.
The proprietors assure us that every at-
tention will be paid to those visitors who
! make their headquarters at the United
States. ***
The Klorist's Exchange.
707
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from Beedsmen, and all
interested in tbia column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Tra.de, care of Florists' Ex-
change, 170 Pulton St., N. Y.
Decisions of General Appraisers.
Chicobt Seed.— Before the 17. S. Gen-
eral Appraisers at New York, July 14,
1894. In the matter of the protest of
Krembs & Co. against the decision of the
collector of customs at Chicago, 111.
Opinion by Lust, General Appraiser:
The merchandise is chicory seed imported
in bulk. Duty was assessed thereon at 20
per cent, ad valorem as garden, agricul-
tural or other seed n. o. p. f. under para-
graph 386. and free entry is claimed under
paragraph 699. We find that said seeds
are not denominatively mentioned in para-
graph 699, and they are not flower or grass
seeds, but are garden or agricultaral
The protest must therefore be
Sage Seed and Peppek Seed. — Before
the U. S. General Appraisers at New York,
FIKST prize cup.
.Tnly la, 1894. In the matter of the pro-
tests of Messrs. R. F. Downing & Co.
against the decision of the collector of
customs at Chicago, 111.
Opinion by Wilkinson, General Ap-
praiser : The goods are sage seed and pep-
per seed. They were assessed for duty as
garden seeds at 20 per cent, under para-
graph 286, N. T. It is claimed that the
sage seed is dutiable as sage at 3 cents a
pound under paragraph 826, or nonduti-
able under paragraph 560, N. T., and that
the pepper seed is dutiable under para-
graph 326, or is exempt from duty under
paragraph 560 or T19, N. T. We find that
the sage seed is not sage, and that it is a
garden seed.
Paragraph 719provides f or "pepper.black
or white, unground," and paragraph 326 for
cayenne pepper, unground. We find that
the pepper seed in question is not pepper,
black or white, nor is it cayenne pepper,
and that it is a garden seed. And we fur-
ther find that neither of the articles is a
spice or a drug.
Upon these findings we overrule the pro-
tests.
European Notes.
The showery weather now prevail-
ing over thff whole of Northern Europe is
not an unmixed blessing, but it is at the
same time productive of much good. The
work of transplanting for 1893 is now
nearly completed, and the plants have es-
tablished themselves at once.
The black fly has been washed off our
French crops of mangel and beet; the
later crops of the brassicas, and the rad-
ishes have been cleaned and strengthened;
and the asters and other similar plants now
present a most healthy appearance. But
peas are beginning to suffer from the con-
tinued rains, particularly in the low-
lying districts, and reports from England
state that the crops of turnip and ruta
baga are being considerably diminished
from the same cause.
Our Southern crops of leek and onion
are injured by mildew, in some cases be-
yond recovery, but in the North and in
Germany there are large breadths of both
in the most promising condition.
Carrot, both in the west of France, Eng-
land and Germany is yielding well, but
the Southern crop has been much reduced
by the ravages of the maggot.
Celery, named varieties, will again be
short, but soup celery is likely to be a
glut.
Sweet peas, as anticipated in this col-
umn, are yielding only two-thirds of the
estimated crop, but the large breadth
planted in England may make up the de-
ficiency.
Nasturtiums are running to leaf instead
of producing seed at present, but there is
plenty of time for this to be put right if
the weather should clear up during the
next few days.
Cauliflower in Northern Europe is look-
ing well just now, and there will probably
be a full average crop ; the reports from
Italy are, as usual, conflicting, but there
does not seem to be any lack of seed on
offer.
As predicted in this column, the crops
of Italian onions are short so far, the mild
white varieties are concerned, but the red
and brown sorts are fairly plentiful.
Spinach is being harvested in good
order, and is fairly abundant.
Trifolium incarnatum and Lucerne are
plentiful, good, and cheap, but all other
kinds of clover are shorter than they have
been for many years. European Seeds.
Bulb Culture in North Carolina.
In a recent number of the Florists' Ex-
change (p. 655) Mr. W. P. Massey takes
upthebuib growing question again with
no little vigor, seeing, as he does, a fine
opportunity to add to our country's indus-
tries. In a private letter to the writer he
takes up the question more in detail, and
gives us some results from trials made in
various parts of North Carolina. This let-
ter we will answer openly through the
medium of the Exchange, as neither of us
have private opinions or secret wishes in
regard to this matter, our only desire be
ing to extend our industries in every direc-
tion in order to increase the wealth of our
country, which can only be done by the
employment of idle hands and idle lands.
That bulbs of all denominations can be
profltably grown in this country does not
permit question ; experiment has fully es-
tablished the fact. Within the writer's
recollection all our tuberoses and gladiolus
were imported. To-day we export annually
many times more than we ever imported,
and we not only grow them much cheaper
but better than they can be grown in any
other country. The conditions of our soil
and climate are alike favorable for rapid
increase and excellent quality. What is
true of the bulbs mentioned is also true of
all others, and all that is required to build
up the industry is to have it undertaken
by competent, experienced hands.
Somewhere about 1850 the late Isaac Bu-
chanan undertook to grow hyacinths at
his nursery in Astoria, L. I. He com-
menced in the way that is practiced by the
Dutch growers, by making incisions across
the base of the bulbs for the production of
bulblets or offsets ; these were freely pro-
duced, and annually grown on as in Hol-
land, until they reached their limit as to
size and quality. At this period the
Brooklyn Horticultural Society was at the
height of its prosperity, and at their
Spring exhibitions large premiums were
offered for the best hyacinths in bloom in
pots and glasses, and at this exhibition
Mr. Buchanan carried off the first prizes
for blooms from his American grown
bulbs. Mr. Buchanan frequently told the
writer that all that was necessary to make
the growing of bulbs profitable in this
country was to grow them. He showed
his faith by his works in growing "gladi-
olus 'and tuberoses, which he did success-
fully, so far as the extent of his land and
the time he could spare from his well es-
tablished florist's business would permit.
The growing of Roman hyacinths and
Lilium candidum was attempted from
necessity in North Carolina, under the di-
rection of the writer. A large consign-
ment from France, which had been de-
tained several weeks from an accident to
the steamer, arrived in seemingly worth-
less condition. They were so much grown
that when a case was opened the contents
came out in one mass, and apparently
worthless. A hospital for sick plants was
sought, and found in the mountains of
North Carolina, where a clergyman, with
floral proclivities, but with very limited
knowledge of cultivation, undertook to
grow them, and agreed to follow to the
letter the instructions given, which he did
under the most unfavorable circumstances.
The soil could not be got in suitable con-
dition on short notice, and intelligent labor
was no where to be found, but the work
was done, and the following season the
bulbs were returned fully restored to
health, and to all appearances in the best
possible condition for forcing. In due
time these bulbs were distributed to the
florists throughout our country, and a
note made of each lot in order to see what
the result would be. We awaited results
with no little interest, and to our surprise
when thepartieswhopurchased these bulbs
gave their orders thefollowingseason they
insisted upon having the same kind of bulbs
as they had given them the previous year,
as they were iihe best they had ever grown.
A small sample of these were sent us
early in the season in order that we might
know whether they would answer the
purposes of sale. These were carefully
examined by a Dutch merchant, who pro-
nounced them very fine, but what aston-
ished him most was the soil in which they
were grown, which was precisely the same
as that in which the best Holland bulbs
are grown.
We will now hastily review Mr Massey's
letter ; he says :
"I am still investigating the bulb grow-
ing question for North Carolina. I am
becoming strongly of the opinion that for
the gladioli and Roman hyacinths at least
the uplands will beat the low coast region.
I saw a lot of Romans, grown at Wallace]
a short time ago. While they are large
(the best was six inches) they look suspi-
ciously soft at center, and I fear they will
gum. This may be the fault of the inex-
perience of the grower in curing. Bulbs I
have grown here, while not so large, are
remarkably bright and solid. My best
ones averaged eight spikes last Winter.
They were fully as large as the French.
The colored Romans grown here are re-
markably solid and heavy. I sent Hender-
son & Co. a sample of the average of our
candidum lily bulbs, grown here on a high,
dry hill of red clay loam, sloping south in
full sun. They remark of them : ' They
were grand bulbs, not only very large, but
very solid and heavy. If such bulbs can
be grown in North Carolina at prices to
compete with the French, there would be
no trouble to place orders.' I fear, how-
ever, that the imported bulbs are too cheap
for us to compete. But for forcing pur-
poses, our bulbs, dead ripe in June, ought
to have a great advantage in condition for
potting and getting established. I believe
that our soils here will make better fln-
ished bulbs than the sandy soils. But I
have a large tract of land in the upland
sandhill country in Moore Co., near Aber-
deen, where I propose to make an experi-
ment with a variety of bulbs. I weighed
one of my well cured Narcissus polyan-
thus a while ago ; it weighs five ounces— a
very fine bulb, I should say. I do not be-
lieve that the sandy lands will make the
solidity and weight our loam soil will.
"Gladioli do remarkably well here,
though in the lands along the Atlantic
coast line, they do not seem to thrive. Seed
that came late last Spring and were sown
late in April made bulbs, or corms rather,
nine-tenths of which have bloomed already.
Had the seed been sown in February, or in
the Fall, I believe all would have made,
not only blooming, but good sized sale
bulbs last Fall. Of course with them,
mere size does not always indicate quality.
The natural increase of six large bulbs set
last year will give me next Fall at least
114, if not more, of marketable bulbs. I
have never seen this increase equalled. I
believe our people will grow bulbs success-
fully yet. Those who have tried them are
perfectly green at handling anything ex-
cept tuberoses, and cannot, of course, be
expected to produce stock equal to that
grown by men who for generations have
been gaining experience in the art. Have
you heard anything more from the Dutch-
man you wrote to me about a year ago ? I
fear the soil and humidity of the coast
plain is against it, for I learn that Romans
In Bermuda have the same fault as those I
noticed at Wallace."
When the growing of hyacinths at the
South as an industry was first agitated we
stated plainly the low lands ofj North
Carolina, where the tuberose finds such a
congenial home, were not adapted to the
cultivation of other bulbs. There appears
to be an acidity in the soil thatisinjurious
to other bulbs. We examined thegladiolus
grown at Magnolia and found the bulbs
all diseased, a condition we could not attri-
bute to any other cause than certain
elements in the soil unsuited to the bulbs.
The tuberose being an evergreen and a
native of marshy places, thrives admirably
in a soil like that of Magnolia and Wallace,
where the water comes very near the sur-
face ; other bulbs will not. But there are
thousands of acres of land in North Caro-
lina that are now idle, where bulbs can be
well and profitably grown.
Mr. Massey thinks the price of Roman
hyacinths is so low that it will not pay to
grow them. Let us look at that for a
moment. In France, where these bulbs
are principally grown, land is worth from
400 to 600 dollars per acre, at least 40 times
as much as equally good land for bulb
growing can be bought for in North
Carolina. The cost in freight to get them
from France is at least three times as
much as to get them from North Carolina
to the market where these bulbs are sold.
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so that if it pays to grow them in the for-
mer country, why will it not in the latter f
But let us be more explicit. 'To grow
Roman hyacinths it requires three years to
bring them to perfection, and an acre will
produce, the first year's growth 250,000 ;
the second year, 150,000, and the last year
of the bulbs' growth, 100,000. For the
three years' cultivation the grower would
get at present prices in France, $600, or
$200,per year. Would it not be a good pay-
ing crop at one-half that price ? Compare
it with cotton, corn or wheat, and arrive
at your own conclusions.
To make theindustryprofltableinNorth
Carolina it must be started and conducted
by men who thoroughly understand it.
The growers in Holland are beginning to
see that this country will eventually be
the one where their productions must be
grown. Several of them are seriously con-
templating making the start and we be-
lieve they will look over the ground
another year with the view of establishing
the industry. c. L. Allen.
Floral Park, N. Y.
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A Mammoth and Novel Establishment.
Among the chief places of interest situ-
ated in close proximity to the seat of the
TeQth Annual Convention of the S. A. F.,
may be mentioned the well-known estab
lishment of Henry A. Dreer, at Riverton,
N. J. Here is always to be found some-
thing of interest to the plant lover and the
plant dealer alike, and it is, perhaps, the
most complete and unique establishment
of its kind in the United States, from a
commercial standpoint. After years of
care and thought this firm is now thor-
oughly alive to the needs of the trade,
hence the getting together of the vast
quantity of useful decorative stock in the
way of palms, ferns, araucarias, etc.
At the time of our visit, August 4, the
stock was in first-class condition ; the
palms are free from scale and dirt, excel-
lent in color, stocky and cool
grown; and afterarecent close
inspection of many of the lead-
ing palm growing establif-h-
raents in Europe, we unhesi-
tatingly say that the above are
equal in quality to anything to
he peen there in the palm line.
The same remarks apply to all
other stock carried.
Riverton is one of those es-
tablishments that makes a
good first impression. As one
approaches a business like air
pervades the whole surround-
ings. On entry to the main
block of houses a fine packing
shed and ofiBce opens up to
view ; the former, 25x200 feet,
runs through the center, mak
ing connection possible to the
major part of the whole aeries
of houj-es without exposure.
Being built for busine.'^s this
shed allows of admission of
teams at either end, loading,
taking place wherever the
goods are packed, thus saving
labor, time, and exposure, the
latter the greatest advantage
of all, at certain seasons of the
year. The glass erections make
a total surface of one hundred
and ten thousand square feet,
and are divided into forty-two
houses; independent of this
there are 600 sash, used chiefly
for ferns.
We have given a fair idea of
the dimensions, now we will give the
results of a walk through the place, accom-
panied by thf genial and able superinten-
dent, Mr. J. D. Eisele.
The Palm Houfie.
We make a start with a grand
house of Kentia Forsteriana. of good sala-
ble size and in first-class condition
Belmoreana comes next in order; next is
a house of small ardisias and asparagu.«
12.000 and 5,000, respt-ctively. Mr. Ei^elt
gives preference to Ardisia crispa ; it ber
ries better and makes a plant quickfr thai
A. creoulata. Another hou^^e of K Bel
raoreana, and then we reach a double span
cool house, 24x90 feet, devoted to araucH
las. One-half of this house is planted with
stock plants, which have been cut back in
order to make leads for cutting purposes.
The houseis kept cool by withdrawing tyvo
sash alternately and substituting lattice
work, thus giving a large amount of air
at the same time. In addition
to the above there are two ot hf r
large lean-to frames filled with
salable sizes of Araucaria ex-
celsa and A. excelsa glauca,
making a total of 3,000 plants
altogether Dracaena brHzil-
ense, D fragrans and Panda
nus utili.=i occupy other houses.
One house filled with Adian-
tum Farleyense was unusually
interesting from the fact that
a section of the glass roof has
been taken away and a new in-
vention tried in its place. This
new material is called " Patent
Transparent Fabric," and ap-
parently is a very fine wire
gauze covered with a smooth
surface, which is reported to be
a preparation of linseed oil.
The light transmitted to the
plants is equal to that of glass.
The color is a peculiar yellow,
and the test is working so satis-
factorily that regrets were
heard that the whole house
was not covered in order to
give the invention a more
severe test. Plants underneath
the material have done well and
now A. Farleyense seems to be
happy and thrifty. [We shall
watch with interest further
tests In this line.— Ed.]
A Model Palm House.
~ The next point of interest
is the large areca house ;^Lthis
consists of six spans 26 feet wide and 105
feet long, practically making one house 156
feet wide and 105 feet long, as they are all
open ; that is, they are not partitioned off
separately, the gutters being set on locust
posts six feet high ; distance to the ridge
pole is 12^ feet.
The center bed in each house, which is
twelve feet wide, is bricked up about
twelve inches from the level of the ground
and is filled in with cinders and ashes,
which gives free drainage to the plants
growing there. The plants are mostly
large specimen Areca lutescens in from 9
to 15 inch pots and ranging from five to
eight feet high. The side tables, which are
constructed on the ordinary style of white
pine boards (these it is intended to replace
shortly with slate tables on an iron frame
work) are two feet high and run through
under the gutters from house to house.
into one general return of six, inches in
diameter which crosses the near end of the
houses and returns to the boiler.
All the houses are piped alike, and
while some fear was felt at first that the
point furthest away from the boiler would
be much cooler than those nearer it, this
has not been the case to any great extent,
the temperature in all the houses being
nearly equal during ordinary weather,
and even in the most severe weather it
rarely varies more than five to six degrees;
that is, the point 156 feet from the boiler
being only six degrees cooler than the
house alongside the boiler.
Another great advantage that has been
noted in these open houses is that there is
no dead air space there always being a free
circulation of air through the entire range;
the effect of which is frequently noted
almost immediately when plants from
They are ten feet wide and four feet from I other houses are moved on to these open
the gutters. There is absolutely no waste tables.
of space, the room under them being filled Too much praise cannot be given to the
with smaller plants of arecas in three lo ! quality of stock in this huge house, and
six inch pots. I the building itself forms a rare object les-
Two walks, two feet wide, run through son to growers, possessing as it does, so
each house with a 3^ foot walk
across each end. This gives convenient
communication between the six houses
and facilitates the moving of stock from
one to the other without passing out into
the packing shed connected to one end of
same.
The heating in this range is done with
two double Crown Gurney Heaters with
hot water under pressure (ten pounds),
each house being piped with fourteen runs
of one and a half inch pipe. The flow pipe,
which is six inches in diameter, runs
across the farthest end of the six houses,
all the radiating pipe running down hill,
are placed under the side tables and empty
many advantages— economy in heating
and erection, together with the fact that,
a** Mr. Eisele avers, plants do better.
This type of house is used by the largest
growers in Europe for similar purposes.
Speaking to our guide of the difficulty of
keeping such a vast amount of foliage so
free from scale we received the reply,
** Yes, but here we can use considerable
hose force of water and that helps, in a
great measure, together with constant
watchfulness." We also elicited the fact
that Mr. Eisele is now experimenting with
a soap discovered by himself, aided by a
chemical friend, which is likely to furnish
what every gardener and grower has been
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looking for, viz.: something that will not
only kill the scale, but loosen it so that
syringing will take it off and thus ob-
viate the slow and torturing plan of spong-
ing and scraping, and as far as the experi-
ment has gone this has been accomplished.
But our friend, with his usual modesty,
is waiting for further proofs before he says
anything about his discoveries.
FattCy Caladlums.
These next claim our attention;
two houses are very flneand include all the
newer and better sorts. Space forbids the
mention of more than a few. D. Neubron-
ner strikes one as very distinct and attrac-
tive; the surface is yellowish green, with
bright crimson spots and a creamy midrib;
B. S. Williams, a brilliant crimson, with
green ribs, green veins and margin ; Barao
De Mamore has a white surface, with rich
crimson ribs and green veins.
A Few NoveltieB.
The following novelties
were noticed in other houses:
A nice stock of Bougainvillea
glabra Sanderiana, Calla Elli-
nttiana, the true yellow calla;
Passiflora Jenmani, and a new
variegated fern, Onychium
japonlcum variegatum.
Some Statistics.
A few notes from the
stock book will be of interest
here and save time in describ-
ing in detail the contents of the
various houses: CocosWeddel-
liana, seeds sown, 71,000; plants
in 3 and 4-inch pots now ready
for sale, 20,000; Latania Bor-
bonica, 30,000 in SJ-inch pots ;
35,000 in 3-4 inch pots; 3,000 in
6-inch pots; 3.000 larger; Ken-
tias, 10,000 in 24; 35,000 in 3-inch
pots ; 8,000 in 4r-5 inch ; 4,000
large size. Areca lutescens,
seed sown, 75,000; 43,800in vari-
ous sizes; Livistona rotundi-
folia, 2,700; fern spores sown,
2,000 6 inch pots, (this opera-
tion is repeated four times in
the year).
The Ferns.
Of these, 246,000 are now
ready in 2^ inch pots, and double
that number ready in boxes,
etc., to be potted up. The
naajority of ferns grown here
are put out into cold frames in
April, and by the 10th of May
they are ready to be exposed, which is
done by nailing strips to sides of frames,
so that the sash is lifted 12 inches clear
above the top of frame proper. This ad-
mits of a free circulation of air, and makes
a good stocky growth, of the greatest
value to the purchasers afterwards, inas-
much as it gives a short grown plant with
strong roots. The following 12 varieties
of ferns were looking the best and possibly
are the most desirable for florists' use ;
Adiantum cuneatum, Cyrtomium falca-
tum, Davallia stricta, Lastrsea opaca, L.
aristata variegata, Nephrolepis exaltata,
Onychium japonicum, Pteris adiantioides,
P. cretica albo-lineata, P. palmata, P. ser-
rulata cristate, P. tremula.
The Petunias.
One of the great specialties of the
this house is its petunias, double and sin-
gle, for which they claim to have one of
the finest strains extant. The work of
hybridizing and fertilizing the
blooms is done with the great-
est care possible ; the ground
devoted to these covers three-
quarters of an acre, and after
all rogues have been rooted out,
leaves about 4,000 plants to be
operated upon. Male blooms
are gathered and carried in
a basket by the operator. Care
is taken in the selection, and
nothing is left to chance. Bee
worked blooms are discarded,
every pod worked is tied and
marked, and so with the closest
scrutiny the famous strain is
built up and perpetuated.
The Cannas.
Two large blocks of can-
nas, covering about three acres
of ground, make a grand show
near the front of the grounds
facingthe railroad. We noticed
upwards of fifty of the princi-
pal varieties in the collection,
but the bulk of them are such
standard sorts as Mme. Crozy,
Florence Vaughan, Alphonse
Bouvier, Chas. Henderson,
Paul Marquant, Egandale, J.
D. Cabos, Capt. Suzzoni, etc.
Among the newer varieties our
attention was especially at-
tracted by the new German
sort Koenigin (Queen) Char-
lotte, which we believe was
sent out this Sjjring the first
time; it is certainly the most
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distinct variety of recent introduction. In
color it is of a rich scarlet, overlaid with
salmon, with a very broad band of light ca-
nary yellow ; there being as much yellow
as red in the flower makes it very distinct,
and attracts the eye at once. But there
are a nnmber of this what might be appro-
priately called the gilt edge section, all
vvith some distinct and desirable points
diificult to describe. Among the new
French sorts of this season, all of which
are under extensive trial, probably the
most distinct and flnest of these is Souv.
de Antoine Crozy, which struck us as a
perfect gem, producing very large flowers
with broad round petals ; the color is of
an intense rich scarlet shaded with salmon,
and a very broad yellow border, which
runs into the edges of the scarlet in the
shape o£ flakes and stripes, giving the
flower a most graceful and light appear-
ance. Another variety on this
type is Van den Berg, Jr. , which
is of about the same shade of
red as Mme. Crozy, and haw also
a wide yellow border, with a
distinct yellow flaked throat;
the petals of this variety are
also quite round, and while
the plant is very dwarf it pro-
duces strong, heavy heads. J.
Farquhar might also beclassed
in this type, but instead of
having the yellow only on the
border it runs in streaks and
splashes all through the petals,
and while these are not as
broad and round as the stand-
ard, it produces its flowers in
such large trusses, and looks so
rich as a whole, that it should
make an excellent variety for
Pittsburg.
Oar Annual Oattng.
The third annual outing of the
Florists' Club was a decided success, being
well attended and enjoyed by all those
who were fortunate enough to be present.
The weather was delightful, rather warm
—just the sort of weather suited for a day
in the woods, with plenty to eat and drink.
The game of baseball between Pittsburg
and Allegheny nines was rather lively and
resulted in favor of Pittsburg in the
third inning which was all that was played.
Pitching quoits, bowling and card playing
were the pastimes, and everybody took an
active part. The colored gent who fur-
nished some music on various instruments
at one time amused the boys very much,
particularly on the train homewards, the
fun began and there was "music in the
" The whole party was grouped to-
Edmonds, of Sohenley Park conserva-
tories ; both are in the East somewhere.
The Arm of AsHBUKNER & Gibbs has dis-
solved partnership, and Mr. Gibbs will
conduct the business hereafter.
Chas. Hinkel, whose place is towards
Perrysville, is adding three large houses
each 20x150 feet to his plant. These will
he used for forcing vegetables and also for
growing bedding plants.
Quite a number of florists attended the
fnneral of the late Joseph Richter last
Wednesday. Many flowers and designs
were sent to the house so that poor Joe,
who lived all his life among them, was in
death surrounded by his favorites. The
floral offering sent by the Florists' Club
war a large pillow.
Business is slack ; some days there is
nothing at all to do. Flowersareplentiful,
There are several very fine
varieties on the Florence Vaug-
han type ; we especially noted
Comte de Boucband and Mad-
ame Montedore; the former
seems identical in every re-
spect, both in color of flower
and habit, with Florence Vaug-
han,but is a considerably larger
and flner flower. Mme. Mon-
tefiore is also of larger size, but
the yellow in this is much
lighter than in Florence Vaug-
han, being of a rich clear lemon
color.
Another variety that struck
us as a decided acquisition is
Admiral Svellan, which is a decided im-
provement on J. D Cabos, and seemed to
us the best bronzy foliaged variety yet intro-
duced. The flowers, which are of aboutthe
same size as Cabos, are of a more pleasing
shade of orange and retain their richness of
color until the last. This is a weak point in
Cabos, the flowers of which turn to a very
light shade when a few days old; the habit
of growth is also much dwarfer and regu-
lar. President Cbandon, though not a
large flower compared to our present
standard, is so distinct in color that I
could not help noting it, being the nearest
approach to an orange I have yet seen,
and entirely distinct from any other.
Ami Pichon appeared to carry a larger
head of bloom than any variety we noticed;
the individual flowers are also of large
size, similar in color to Explorateur
Crampbell, on which it is certainly a great
improvement.
We also noticed a large num-
ber of American seedlings, all
of which were under number,
and many of these looked very
promising, and no doubt will
be heard from later.
Herbaceous Plants.
Large stocks of herba-
ceous plants are carried, also
flowering shrubs in variety.
During an earlier visit we
noticed a magniflcent batch of
Tritoma uvaria, which is per-
fectly hardy here and conse-
quently forms very strong
lumps, sending up a number of
spikes.
In another part of the grounds
may also be found a large batch
of Caladium esculentum.
Abundant provision has been
made to carry on a successful
shipping trade in hardy or out-
door plants during Winter or
early Spring. A commodious
shed, 25x150 feet, has been
built for this purpose, with
walls three feet thick. There
is room enough to heel in a
stock in this shed.
The house of Ficus elastica
contains a large number of
these plants forstock purposes;
such a house being necessitated
by the large demand. The sal-
able plants are just nowS'in
frames outdoors. J. W.
gether under trees and a large photograph
was taken, but as " Old Sol " was looking
down upon us, even through the foliage of
the trees, with such a vengeance (he must
have been displeased about something) the
boys had great trouble to look at the
camera with a pleasant face.
Convention Notes.
Atlantic City pilgrims are showing
up pretty well and will start early on the
trip to the convention on August 16 in a
special Pullman car, arriving in Atlantic
City next morning. The most of our party
will stopat Hotel HeckleronAtlantieave.,
and will make it headquarters for our
Club. The entry for the bowling contest
is o.k., and a team will be on hand with-
out fail.
Various Topics.
Nat Pattkeson-, of Patterson
Bros., is off on his vacation, as also is A. J. '
[ asters and gladiolus being the principal
stock asked for. They sell fairly well.
Sweet peas and roses are poor, and in little
demand.
The dry weather is affecting all stock
and if we should get rain it will not do
much good as it will soon be time to house
plants. This has been the driest Summer
since 1853, and if it holds out much longer
will eclipse that year. B. C. EBiNEMAsr.
Toronto.
Our Picnic.
The annual picnic of the Toronto
Gardeners and Florists' Association was
held at Victoria Park, a pleasure resort a
few miles east of the city, on Wednesday,
August 8. Many members and friends
were present, and all enjoyed themselves.
The park is well supplied with games, so
the members chose each what suited their
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own tastes. A game of cricket was played,
in^ which some of us proved we were
cricket players— a long time ago. Harry
Dale showed himself a good fence climber,
and all who took part proved that they
could run and shout like boys of sixteen.
Another party played quoits, over which
there was lots of fun, and some tall talk-
ing. Still another party took possession
of the bowling alleys, and the way they
knocked down everything made us think
that a picked team of them should be sent
to Atlantic City to bring that trophy
home. The billiard table was patronized
a little, but this appeared to be much too
quiet a game for the occasion.
The children were looked after by C.
Arnold and several willing helpers, and a
large parcel of toys was soon disposed of
among them. About one-half of the
party went down by boat, which was deco-
rated with several large bunch-
es of gladiolus, provided by
President A. Gilchrist. The
tables in our pavilion were
also a blaze of flowers from the
same source. Others of our
party went down by electric
cars, or drove down, the place
being so easy of access that
many went one way and re-
turned another. The games
were all provided by the park
people, except the cricket ma-
terials, and they were kindly
lent by John Chambers.
Charles Arnold was chairman
of the committee, and, with
the help of our genial secretary,
made everything go off right.
A select, but rather noisy party,
took possession of the after-
deck of the vessel going home,
and gave a concert that was
beyond criticism, and those who
went home by road will never
know what they missed.
Market Notes.
Trade is very quiet; there
are not many good flowers
coming in and not much de-
maud for them. There are a
great many chrysanthemums
planted for cut flowers this
year, and quite a lot of fine
specimen plants in sight, and
there is every indication of a
very fine show this Fall. Just
now there is more interest
taken in the 'mums than I
have noticed in any other year.
H. Simmers has been on a trip through
our eastern country and reports trade
picking up.
The vice-president of our Association,
W. Muston, is going around with an extra
pleasant smile on now. "It is a boy."
Thos. Manton.
Washington.
The Market.
Business in the stores is and has
been almost at a standstill for several
weeks; there has been little doing besides
funeral work. In the markets the flower
dealers manage to dispose of a considera-
ble quantity of material, principally out-
door herbaceous flowers. With few exceo-
tions roses are poor. Some very fine
Meteor are being cut by the Gude Bros
Iheir roses hiive been wonderfully good
all Summer Prices are as followsl La
France and Meteor,$l and $1.50-
Kaiserin, 75c. to $1.50 ; the flow-
ersof this rose,although small
have been produced very plenti-
fully all the Summer ; Bride
50c. and $1 ; Perle and Mermet,'
75c. ; carnations, 25c. ; water
lilies, white, oOe. ; colored, $1 •
asters, 25c. and 50c. These when
of good quality sell very readi-
ly ; white is the favorite color.
General Kens.
Keambk & Lacet, of An-
acostia, have bought out Mr
Harry Payne, of 13th andDst.j
who has been running Free-
man's old store for about two
years. It is the purpose of the
purchasers to make extensive
alterations in the place before
commencing business.
The Bowling Club disbanded
several weeks ago owing to poor
attendance during the busy
season. There is some talk of
getting a team together for
Atlantic City; a notice has been
sent out for the bowlers to meet
Saturday night next to make
the necessary arrangements.
The chances are that quite a
respectable sized delegation
will leave Washington after
all for the Convention.
G. W. Oliver.
710
<rnE> Florist's Exchange.
Florists' Clubs, their Membership and
the Work they have Accomplished.
New roBK.— The New York Florists'
Club is the largest organization of its kind
in the country. Its membership numbers
330 in good standing, and embraces the
most prominent men in the trade and
allied businesses in New York City and
neighborhood, including also gentlemen
in the profession in Pittsburg, Philadel-
phia, Boston, Albany, Atlanta, Ga.,and
other places. This Club owes its origin
primarily to a desire on the part of the rep-
resentative men in the trade in the dis-
trict to attend, as an organized body, the
Convention of the S. A. F. held at Chicago
in 1887. The idea emanated from the fertile
brain of Mr. John N. May, and a call for a
meeting was issued, setting forth its ob-
jects, in July 6, 1887. This call was signed
by John Henderson, Ernst Asmus, Ru-
dolph Asmus, John H. Taylor, John Kad-
letz, W. S. Allen and John N. May.
The meeting was held in the rear of the
store of Young & Elliott, seedsmen, 54
Dey St. Some 28 men were present, viz.:
John N. May, Peter Henderson, John
Reid, John Thomas, Ernst Asmus, Ru-
dolph Asmus, John Henderson, W. S. Al-
len, Tbeodore Roehrs, Julius Roehrs, Gus.
Messeberg, I. J. Simonson, H. A. Siebrecht,
F. L. Moore, Robert McDonald, Duncan
Ross, H. E. Chitty, E. Bonnet, Charles E.
Hitchings, W. Elliott, Thos. T. Button,
Jas. Taplin, J. G. Bsler, G. T. N. Cottam,
Thos. Young, Jr., Frank Millang, J. Kad-
letz and John H. Taylor.
Wm. Elliott was elected temporary
chairman, and W. S. Allen, secretary pro-
tem.
The first ofllcers of the Club were Presi-
dent, John N. May ; vice-president, H. A.
Siebrecht ; secretary, W. S. Allen ; treas-
urer, Peter Henderson. Subsequent presi-
dents have been Messrs. John H. Taylor,
Alex. Burns, James Dean, W. A. Manda
and the present incumbent Patrick
O'Mara. There have been two secretaries,
W. S. Allen and John Young, and three
treasurers, Peter Henderson, A. D. Cowan
and C. B Weathered.
The Club was incorporated under the
laws of New York, January 38, 1891. There
has always been a difficulty in the way of
the Club finding rooms suitable for its pur-
poses. The earliest gatherings were held
for some time in the rooms mentioned
above, afterwards at the store of W. S.
Allen, on 33d St., then at Cooper Union
(for the rooms here $3 a session was paid).
All this time a committee had been bard at
work to secure a fitting and appropriate
meeting place; eventually they selected as
their headquarters, Germania Hall on
Third ave. This place, however, was ob-
jected to principally on account of its
proximity to a beer saloon. Rooms were
then secured on West 27th St., and here
some of the features which have perhaps
done more to augment the membership
than anything else, were enacted, viz.: the
giving of smokers by generous-spirited
gentlemen connected with the Club,
among them Messrs. W. A. Manda, John
Young, C. B. Weathered and Ernst Asmus
(a smoker was given in the present quar-
ters by John H. Taylor), and the holding
of a free exhibition given by the members.
The rental paid for these rooms, however,
was considered too high, and through the
generosity of Mr. Mestaniz, rooms were
tendered to the Club free of charge in the
Grand Central Palace, 43d st. and Lexing-
ton ave. These rooms were also given up,
principally from a desire on the part of
the members to be under obligations to no
one party or corporation, and from an ap-
prehension that an endeavor was on foot
to make use of the Club's name and pres-
tige for selfish purposes. The next and
present headquarters are in the neatly ap-
pointed rooms of the Elks at 19 W. 37th st.
Despite these and other vicis.situdes the
Club is now in a flourishing and prosper-
ous condition, with a good balance to its
credit in the treasury.
This Club has accomplished much good
work through the exhibitions it has given;
Its premium list for such exceeding in
value that of any similar organization in
America. It has stemmed jealousies, cre-
ated harmony and good fellowship among
Its members, and has used every effort to
advance the cause in which they are inter
ested. Of these latter may be cited the
liberal spirited act of distributing free
among the children of the Kindergarten
and Potted Plant Association a number of
plants to be grown by them and offered
in competition at the Club's show for
prizes also provided by that body.
The Club's flower shows have always
been successful as to meritorious and well
arranged displays, and its only conspicu-
ous financial failure was the one under-
taken by Itself; viz., the show given in the
Lenox Lyceum in the Spring of 1891, which,
although generally conceded to be one of
the best Spring displays ever presented to
the public, turned out a financial failure fear of criticism. This is very much to be
from lack of advertising and otherwise in- \ regretted as many valuabj.e pomts^^rt
citing public feeling up to the right pitch ' '" -'■'- """ ' t""-- -"•"
The Autumn exhibitions, given in con-
junction with the Madison Square Garden
Co. in their building, and in the Grand
Central Palace In connection with the
owners of the Industrial Building, were
decided successes. The outlook for a gen-
eral show this Fall is not so promising as
we would wish, but no stone is being left
unturned to present to the public in No-
vember, if at all possible, a show worthy
of the ability of the Club's members.
Numbering in its ranks some of the
brainiest men in the profession, and great
as has been the work it has accomplished,
we look forward to still greater achiev-
ments being realized by the Club In the
future. It is plainly evident that the
heartiest desire of its officers and leading
members is its advancement and welfare.
The changes that so recently as last meet-
ing have been made in its by-laws in order
to widen its scope, and to open its ranks to
what may be termed utilitarian members,
i e , gentlemen whose love of horticulture
is such that they will at all times when
called upon substantially aid every effort
put forth to advance its cause, is but a
harbinger of other and greater innova-
tions that will ultimately lead to the acme
of success ; provided the united efforts of
each and every member of the Club are
brought to bear on the matter. Regular
attendance at its meetings and an Individ-
ual interest in the Club's welfare would
also prove contributing causes toward the
desired end. Apathy must not find a place
in any organization would its members
have it a success and hope to derive any
benefit from their membership. Let them
hold up as their motto the adage that
"united we stand, divided we fall,"_and_be
guided thereby, and with a determination
that knows no failure keep ever on the
line of progress. Suggestions from mem-
bers to the various committees appointed,
whether in show matters, making the
meetings entertaining by the provision of
essays and discussions thereon, or in any
shape or form in the right direction,
should ever be forthcoming. Remember
if the meetings fail to interest you, and
that be urged as an excuse for your ab-
sence therefrom, the blame lies largely at
your own door.
Florists' Clubs and their Usefulness.
This subject is one that seems hard to
discuss intelligently Its broad scope, its
many points of interest (for and against
them) render it more difficult than at first
appears. There is no denying the fact
that, when rightly conducted, the Florists'
Club in any place can be of very material
benefit to many of its members, and here
we strike the first snag : Human nature is
so constituted that what one man thinks
would be a good thing to adopt the next
one can see no use for it : hence it is hard
to decide what is the right way to manage
a Club. To illustrate this: one member
may wish to have the meetings, say at 3, 4
or 5 P.M., so as to give him an opportunity
of reaching home at a reasonable hour.
Another member will immediately object
to this on the ground that it is impossible
tor him to meet at any hour except in the
evening, say 7:30 or 8 P.M., and in ninety-
nine cases out of every-one hundred the
time of calling the meeting to order will
be, from some trivial cause or other, de-
layed from half an hour to an hour over
the usual time, and then if members wish
to stay to hear the whole business through
they will have to take the last train, mak-
ing it long past midnight before they
reach home. For men who are busy this
is too much of a task, and deters a great
many from joining a club on that account.
At first glance this appears trivial, but
when it is remembered that the major
proportion of the members of nearly all
the Florists' Clubs are from the country
places surrounding the large centers, it
puts quite a different light on the subject.
The other side will argue that this point is
not worth consideration, as the meeting
only comes once a month, but let them be
located twenty-five or thirty miles from
the Club rooms, with but few trains run-
ning late, and they will soon see the other
side of the fence very plainly.
Another subject of differentiation pre-
sents itself in the matter brought up in
many of the meetings, to make them '
terestlng and instructive. There is
doubtedly plenty of room for improvement
in all clubs. One of the best means to at-
tain this is clear and concise essays, which
should be freely discussed by the members
as soon as delivered ; this is not very often
done. The men who are best able to take
up any subject matter as maybe presented
by the essayist, for some reason or other
rarely say anything whatever, and their
reticence very often deters younger mem-
bers from entering into any discussion, for
information can often be obtained from
such discussions. It has another defect,
that of deterring many from giving
an essay as they feel it will be very coolly
received. An essayist invariably prefers
to have the same discussed tboroughly,
and, where opportunity offers, criticised,
as from this very point the whole subject
becomes interesting and doubly instruc-
tive. Frequently whole evenings are
wasted by some trivial matters of no parti-
cular interest to anyone, without an essay
or anything instructive being mentioned.
To be plain— as a brother florist put it
to me when trying to induce him to become
a member — his answer was, after having
visited the Club rooms two or three times,
" What can you promise me in return for
the expense and time I will lose ?" After
carefully studying the question from
various standpoints I was compelled to
admit he had the advantage of the argu-
ment. This is not what it should be. Es-
says should be provided for in advance for
all regular meetings and there certainly
cannot be any lack of talent in any com-
munity to furnish them in variety. _ Then
everyone could answer such questions as
above clearly enough to convince even the
most skeptical that it would be money and
time well spent.
The subject of "FlowerShowsconducted
by Florist Clubs" would offer material
enough for a dozen meetingsalone, treated
as it should be from all its various points
of interest. Up to date nearly all the
flower shows conducted by Florist Clubs
have been almost exclusively confined to
flowers suitable for commercial purposes
only. This is a great mistake. A fiower
show should be equally interesting and in-
structive to the smallest amateur grower
as to the largest commercial fiorist, and to
be so must have a fair representation of
every class of fiowers then in season. I am
fully aware that many objections can be
raised against this, but I think if fully In-
vestigated and ventilated these objections
can be largely overcome. One thing is
certain, if fiower shows are to become
popular something must be done to change
the present conditions.
These are only a very few of the points
where the Florists' Club can do much for
the advancement of its members and no
one will, I think, deny that they have
already done good work in that line ; but
that there is also much more they can do
by united action all, I think, must admit,
if we wish our business to keep pace with
the times. John N. Mat.
Obituary,
Elizabeth, N. J.— Henry Doe, the old-
est fiorist and nurseryman in Elizabeth,
N. J., died on Sunday evening, August 12,
at his home. Mr. Doe was born in New
York City sixty-nine years ago, and went
to Elizabeth about forty -nine years ago to
engage in the nursery business with the
late William Reed. He was afterward for
several years manager of Buchanan's nur-
sery, which succeeded Reed's, and on
Buchanan's death, Mr. Doe became the
proprietor, and for many years has suc-
cessfully conducted the business. He
leaves a widow, three daughters, and two
W. R. SHELMIRE,
Avondale, Chester Co., Pa.
Growers of Philadelphia.
Theo. Kafke, 5,907 Hagerman St., de-
votes himself chiefiy to roses in his three
houses, which are 20x100 each. The varie-
ties chiefiy grown are Kaiserin Augusta,
Madame Testout, Bridesmaid and La
France. All these are in good shape.
F. W. Campbell, 3203 Ho welst., grows
carnations and roses chiefly in his three
houses which are each 80 feet in length.
The roses here looked well.
LlNSEAS Cox, 5815 Cottage street, has
foiir houses 18x80, and one cross house or
shed. Roses, chrysanthemums and carna-
tions are the principal stock grown, all of
which are looking well. Souv. de Woot-
ton is favored very much by Mr. Cox.
Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle and La France
compose the bulk of stock grown in the
way of roses.
Gkiefin Bros., Frankford, are just now
busy cleaning out and renovating by put-
ting new benches in their nine houses 103
feet long, span-roofed, some of which are
fixed and now are carrying promising
plants of Kaiserin Augusta, Testout and
one sldebench of Bennett, which is reported
as being very satisfactory here. Carna-
tions will be a feature In these houses
later, especially the firm's new one, which
they speak very highly of. Five 100 foot
houses in another section are used for
palms, ferns, smilax, orchids, etc.: three
are filled with Beauty, American Belle, La
France and Perle, and another 20x65 with
Beauty. Outside there are some excellent
asters and a fine lot of red branched
hydr angeasand Hydrangea Otaksa.
J. W.
'Waco, Tex.
Allen L. West Is building a house,
18x50 feet.
ciRmTioNS "° mm.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FL0R16T*8 EXCHANGE
HYDRANGEAS, in var., 4, inch pots. ... $1.60 a doz.
POINSETTIAS.l inch pots 1.50 "
OYPERUS ALT.. 3 inchpolo 60 "
BEGONIAS— Semperfloren*. Inoarnala, Snow-
drop and Compaota rosea.... 76 cts. per doz.
BEGONIA VERNON, 3 inch pots SO cts. "
JOHN C. EISCLC,
20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sta>, FHIjLA., PA,
ATLANTIC CITY, Jt. J.
United States Hotel.
SPECIAL RATES TO FLORISTS:
|3.50 per day Two in a room.
$3.00 " Single,
First-Class Appointments and Cafe.
^F"Engage rooms in Advartce.
JOHN S. DAVIS, Prop.
I MENTION THE FI.ORIST-8 EXCHANGE
PHILADELPHIA.
The returns from our advertising in the
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE have been very
satisfactory. We consider it an excellent
medium to reach the trade.
HENRY A. DRHER.
STV^ILKX
Good heavy 3 inch stock, $3.60 per 100 ;
$20.00 per 1000.
Extra heavy 3 inch stoclc, $8.00 per lOO ;
$25.00 per 1000.
PANSIES.
Guaranteed as good as the "best." They
outshine many of the so-called "best" strains.
Have been in competition with the leading
growers. Our patrons say they cannot 'je beat.
Seeds, trade packet, $1.00.
Plants, 76o. per 100 ; S5.00 per lOOO.
FERNS.
Very fine, 3 inch stock, well hardened.
Adiantum Cuneatum, Pteris Adiantoides,
Pteris Cretica Alba liineata, Pteris Pal-
mata, Pteris Serrulata, Pteris Serralata
Cristata, Cyrtomium Falcatnm, Poly-
stichlum Prolificum, Polysticliium Cor-
iaceum, Selaginellas, in variety.
$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO.
CARNATIONS.
AN ELEGANT lOT OE
Daybreak, Garfield,
Silver Spray, J. J- Harrison,
lidal "Wave, Nellie lewis,
Portia, I"- Dorner,
Creole, E. G. HiU,
I.. McGowan, Angelas,
Rose Queen, Anoierican Flag, Etc.
^"Write for Prices, etc.
^r"Terms Cash with order.
BETSCHER BROS.,
Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR:TING MENTION THE PIORIST'S EXCHANSC
"^ThK t^LORIST'S :E^XCHA]SrOEJ.
711
ON EXHIBIT AT ATLANTIC CITY DURING CONVENTION. 'Wi
ltrtr\rkft(^ri RkIK^ Pl^mftt 5inr( Prkfti-lfP* '^^^ ^""^^^ remedy to prevent and check Mildew and Blacfe
lllipUl LCU UUIUOj r IdllLO CllIU I UOtlLCj Rot on Grapes, Roses, CarnafioTi Rust and Cryptogamic
diseases of Plants, Fruits and Vegetables. Also
|^_^^^X„^>^ 1^1 O fTQ 7in<^ F^Pkllr^W/tt Hand and Horse Power. Acknowledged the best implement in existence
UUUoLCIl O I ICt^Ct^lllC lJdHJWo» for applying Fostite, Sulphur, Hellebore, Slug Shot, Grape dust, London
Purple, Paris Green, etc., to Plants, Vegetables, Fruits and Tfees. Powder in Magazine Can Not Clog. Quantity to be
Applied can be Regulated at Will. The Bellows will be Exhibited in working order during Convention.
C. H. JOOSTEN, 1.3r;:rLr'.idX?tV"rsrK; S Coenties Slip, New York.
DULBQ
|_^ NOW READY. ^
HARRISII. ROMANS. FREESIAS, MARGISSUS.
Ouir Ne^Ts- Plant Xiite
Is on Exhibition at the S. A. F. Convention. Don't fail to see it
WE MAKE WIRE WORK.
Discount, S5 per cent, off i
CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Send for Catalograe and Price List.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE, Box 87. MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Florists attending the Convention who use Decorative
Plants to visit my nursery. I have a fine
collection of
ARAUCARIAS, ARECAS, LATANIAS, FICUS,
KENTIAS, COCOS, CYCAS, DRACAENAS,
And many other useful ami rare varieties, all in the best
condition, and grown expressly for
Decorative purposes.
Nurseries: Logan Station.
1 204 Chestnut St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The ^ Water ^^ Gardens.
VICTORIA REGIA :r#
AND ■ <t^V-^ J''^
V. RANDI, NELUINBIUM SPECIOSUM ^>
(ESYPTIAN LOTUS.)
WATER LILIES,
Hardy and tropical, in all colors, day and
night blooming varieties.
These are now most popular flowers, and'
we cordially invite you to inspect our Exhibit
at Atlantic City during Convention.
WM. TRICKER & CO., Clifton, N. J.
Florists' ConTention.
We cordially invite all florists risiting
our city to call and see us at our new
store, which is regarded as the best in the
line in Philadelphia. We will also have
an exhibition and representatives at At-
lantic City, with telephone connection to
our Philadelphia office. You will be made
welcome to all we can do for your comfort
and pleasure. Be sure and come. Z. Db
FoRBST Ely & Co., 1024 Market St., Phila-
delphia, Pa. — Advt.
SEE MY EXHIBIT AT ♦
♦ THE CONVENTION.
CYCLAMEN,
4 incb pots, extra fine,
$2.00 per doz; $15.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
CHUISTIANA, PA.
Our adv. in your paper has accomplisbed all wi
could desire. w. P. BRINTON.
Practical
carnation support
DO NOT FAIL TO LOOK FOE
Michell's
Practical
Carnation
Supports
AT ATLANTIC CITY.
-For short growing sorts, $3.00 per
o; $23,00 per 1000; lots 2000, $25
■ 1000; lots 5000, $21.00 per 1000,
-Knr TripHinm <rrnvjinir cnrfc 4i oe
.00
per 1000; lots 5000, $21.00 per 1000.
26 in. — For medium growing sorts, $3.25 per
loo; $24. 50 per 1000 ; lots 2000, $23.50
1000: lots "^ooo, $22.t;o Der 1000.
loo ; ^*,^. jv^ |j.,. .iwu^-
per 1000; lots 5000,
2.50 per 1000.
Also visit our New Store, where we will be
pleased to show delegates a full line of
Florists' Necessities.
HENRY F. MICHELL
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Bulbs, &c,
1018 MARKET ST., PHILA.
Henry F. Michell. Fred. J. Michell.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FlORfST'S EXCHAN<^-
'SIEBRECHT & WADLEYJ
409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, 4
Will have an Exhibition of Sample PALMS, DRACAE- ?
NAS. and other FOLIAGE PLANTS, also NEW 5
L^ PLANTS, at the Convention. 5
# Mr. CHAS. SIEBKECHT will Ibe in attendance and give any #
desired Information. •
712
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
Cattleya chrtsotoxa.— This is a strik-
JDgly beautiful form of the C. Dowiana
type, and decidedly the most free of tbe
section to cultivate and flower. The
psuedo-bulbs are claviform compressed,
furrowed, and pale green, supporting at
the apex an obovate-oblong, light green
leaf 6-8 inches long. The flowers are
borne on short scapes, 1-3 in number, and
expand 5-7 inches; sepals and broader
crisped petals bright nankeen or buff yel-
low, tinged with crimson ; lip large and
open, rich velvet crimson, the discal area
radiated with bright yellow.
The plant does best when grown in a
basket with plenty of drainage, in peat
fiber or sphagnum interserted with bits of
charcoal or crocks. A liberal supply of
water is necessary at the roots during the
growing period, and sufficient to keep the
compost moist when at rest. Syringing
should only be given in bright weather,
when plenty of air is admitted. A cool,
moist, lightly shaded position is required
during the cummer, and a day tempera-
ture ol 65 degrees, with five or ten degrees
less at night during the Winter months.
This species should not be omitted from
any collection where Summer flowering
Cattleyaa are grown.
Trichopilia kostrata is one of the
largest white flowered species. The pseudo-
bulbs are linear-obloDg, compressed, four
inches high and monophyllous. The
leaves are oblong-acute, about six inches
loDg, aod dark green. Peduncle drooping,
1-3 flowered, the flowers expand nearly
four inches ; sepals and petals twisted,
greenish white; lip convolute over the
column, pure white, yellowish in the
throat.
T. Galeottiana is another pretty Sum-
mer flowering species, attaining a height
of 10-12 inches. The pseudo-bulbs are
linear-oblong, compressed, 3-5 inches
long, supporting a single oblanceolate-
acuminate, dark green leaf. The crystal-
oid flowers are produced singly, and in
great profusion, on short drooping scapes
from the base of the matured growths, and
expand nearly four inches ; sepals and
petals linear-lanceolate, slightly twisted,
pale greenish yellow ; lip large, inclosing
the column, trifid and undulate on the
margin, primrose yellow, shading to
orange in the throat, occasionally spotted
with plum purple.
Trichopilias are of easy culture and may
be grown in either well drained pots or
baskets ; the latter is preferable as it
shows off the flowers to better advantage.
The potting material should consist of
flbrous peat and sphagnum, interspersed
with bits of charcoal. Water is required
whenever the compost appears dry on
top. A cool, moist position, with good
ventilation, must be afforded during the
Summer, and a temperature of 55 to 60 de-
grees is quite sufficient during the Winter
months.
Oncidium Gravesianum.— Among the
O. crispum section this is one of the most
free, both to grow and bloom. The pseudo-
bulbs are oval, furrowed and rough red-
brown in color, supporting a pair of ob-
ovate oblong bronze-green leaves 5-10
inches in length. The branching panicles
are lJ-3 feet long on which are borne
numerous large flowers, each about two
inches broad; sepals and petals coppery-
brown, bordered, or barred in some in-
stances with yellow ; lip orbicular, yellow,
broadly bordered with rich brown. This
is a fine orchid for Summer cutting and is
not so difficult to cultivate as most others
of its section. A cool, moist shaded posi-
tion should be given it during Summer,
and a day temperature of 65 degrees, with
a few degrees less at night during Winter.
Syringing overhead once or twice a day in
tine weather is very beneficial when fresh
air is admitted, but too much water must
not at any time be given at the roots ; the
compost should only be watered when
dry. Blocks, or well drained baskets are
best suited for its culture, and rough peit
fiber and sphagnum, equal parts, is a good
material in which to grow it.
Dendrobium bigibbum is a warm house
species and does not require resting in a
cool temperature to induce it to fiower, as
is the case with many others of the genus.
It, belongs to the same section as the well-
known D. Phalaenopsis Schroederae, and in
habit of growth and flower much re-
sembles it. The canes are upright, 12-15
inches long, clothed with lanceolate-
acuminate, thick, dark green leaves. The
scapes are borne in profusion on the apex
of the old and new canes, are often afoot
long, and several flowered. The flowers
expand H-2 inches; the lanceolate sepals
and broadly cuneate rounded petals are
bright rose-pink margined with white ;
lip mucronulate, rounded and the same
color as the petals, with an oblong pubes-
cent white disc. Small well drained bas-
kets and a compost consisting of rough
peat fiber, or sphagnum, mixed with bits
of charcoal or crocks will be found suitable
for its culture, and liberal syringing in
fine weather will insure good fiowering
canes. Too much water at the roots, espe-
cially when at rest is injurious, the com-
post should only be watered when dry.
This is a fine species to grow for cutting
purposes and flowers at various times dur-
ing the year, more profusely during Sum-
mer months.
Oncidium Lanceanum. — Among the
bul bless succulent species this is without
exception the finest. The leaves are up'
right, a foot long and very thick, lanceo
late, acuminate, keeled, rich green, spec-
kled with white and dotted with deep
green. The scapes are 12-20 inches high,
supporting 5-15 large, sweet scented flow-
ers, each expanding two inches. The sep-
als and petals are obovate, the former con-
cave and the latter undulated, tawny or
greenish yellow, thickly spotted with
chocolate brown ; lip subpandurate, the
basal half rich amethyst purple, with a
three-toothed keeled crest on the center,
apical half rosy pink; column amethyst,
white at the base. To cultivate this spe-
cies successfully requires a moist, rather
shady, warm house, and blocks or well
drained baskets should be used. Tery lit-
tle material excepting crocks or lumps of
charcoal is necessary at the roots, as they
are zerial and receive their principal sup-
port from the atmosphere; only enough
peat fiber or sphagnum should be used to
keep the plant firm. In fine weather sy-
ringing overhead once or twice a day will
be found necessary ^until the hew growths
are completed, when once a day will suf
fice. Robert M. Grey.
A few Notes about Orchids.
Paper read hyEdmin Lonsdale before the Florists''
Club, of Philadelphtay Aug. 7, 1891*,
Orchids are slowly but surely taking
their place among the popular flowers ol
the day, as they are being called for more
and more each season. To the leading and
progressive florists in this and other cities
is the credit largely due for this state of
affairs, and the flower-loving people are
quick to appreciate tbe intrinsic merits of
these aristocrats of the floral world.
Cattleyas I believe to be the most pop-
ular orchid flowers at the present time.
Firstly, they have size, agreat desideratum
in the present status of our chosen profes-
sion. In colors, generally, they are pleas-
ing, the forms are unique, and some have
a delicate fragrance. And they may be
had generally all the year round, that is to
say, if the different species are selected
with that end in view. Commencing with
C. labiata autumnalis which flowers in the
Fall, then C. Trianae and C. Percivaliana,
both of which flower about the same time,
but the flowers of the latter are much
smaller, as a rule, than those of the C.
TriansB. There is consequently no object
that I can see in growing C. Percivaliana,
only perhaps on account of tbe brighter
colors, which some of the varieties possess,
and which may suit some tastes. G. Mos-
siae flowers in May and June, then comes
C. Mendelii and C. Gaskelliana, in the
order named, following each other, for the
Summer months. It is understood, of
course, that there is only a very limited
demand for choice Cattleya flowers in Sum-
mer time, excepting at or nearby Summer
resorts — mountains and seashore.
The Cypripedium is perhaps the best
orchid for general use; especially does this
apply to that best known species, C. in-
signe which, if rationally handled, blooms
at the time of year when it is appreciated
and very useful. December is the month
in which it is generally in its glory, when
it may be kept perfectly until the holidays,
Christmas and New Year. Some horti-
culturists have been heard to say *'that it
almost keeps too long." From our stand-
point I do not believe that cypripediums
can last too long. The complaint among
fiower buyers is generally tbe reverse of
this. The cypripediums certainly dispel
the idea that all flowers are short-lived.
This very lasting quality in some orchids
endows them with a great mission in hor-
ticulture. The long keeping nature of the
flowers attract inquiring minds closer to
them on account of their great worth in
this respect. "How is this?" they will
meditate, "the beauties of a rose are faded
in one night, whereas this orchid is perfect
after it is two weeks old." And the more
can interest the people to thinJc about
horticulture, tbe happier they will be, and
horticulture will in that way make friends.
C. Harrisianum is a hybrid, and I believe
the first that was ever raised artificially
under cultivation. It is across between C.
villosum and C. barbatum, and one of the'
ost free bloomers among all cypripe-'
diums. C, Lawrenceanum is another good
commercial variety, blooming in some in-
stances three times in a year, and rarely
failing to produce two crops. There were
some doubts expressed by experts as to the
advisability of buying this species for cut
fiowers when first introduced, because, as
they knowingly expressed themselves, "It
blooms at the wrong time of the year." C.
insigne was looked upon as the standard
orchid at that time, and when anything
did not bloom at the same time of the year
they shook their heads in doubt. Any
orchid which produces its fiowers during
the months of the latter part of November
until June, can generally be disposed of,
and, in my humble opinion, it adds value
to a variety if it blooms later in the season
than is the natural blooming time of C.
insigne or C. Spicerianum, and similar
types, for thereby is the season prolonged.
The new Cypripedium Cfaariesworthii
from present indications may prove an
acquisition from a grower's standpoint,
but whether its coloring and other dis-
tinguishing characteristics will prove pop-
ular or not, remains to be seen. Very few
blooms have been produced so far under
cultivation. None to my knowledge in
this country, excepting from a plant or so
belonging to H. E. Graves, Esq., Orange,
N. J., under the fostering care of Robert
M. Grey, gardener. I saw a batch not
many days ago, which was imported last
Spring, and several flower scapes were
prominent, so that we may reasonably
expect to see some of this novelty in bloom
within a very short time in this city.
"Cypripedium niveum, though hardly a
commercial variety for cut flowers, is,
nevertheless, one of the most delightful of
all cypripediums when it is happy and in
full flower; its elegant white flowers, some-
times speckled all over with tiny purple
spots, being without equal in the genus.
But it is a bad plant to manage in most col-
lections, being more liable to the dreaded
orciiid disease known as 'spot' than any
of its congeners. I am told by a friend
who has seen it growing wild in the islands
off the Malay Peninsula that it is always
found growing on the face of limestone
rocks not far from the sea, its roots nest-
ling among the debris formed in little de-
pressions in the rock, and its leaves
exposed to full sunshine. It gets com-
pletely dried up for a portion of the year,
but when the wet season returns it soon
recovers and flowers profusely. No doubt
we fail with this plant through growing it
in the ordinary peat mixture in a njoist,
shaded house, and keeping it watered all
the year round. " So says Mr. W. Watson,
London, England, in Garden and Forest,
May 25, of the present year, and I believe
that other cypripediums of similar char
acteristics will be beneflted by a siifiilar
course of treatment, as indicated. ,
Some of the species of Dendrobiums are
also among the useful orchids which may
be classed as desirable for cut flowers. D.
nobile is one of the oldest and consequently
best known, and though part of the
pseudo-bulb has to be cut away to give
satisfaction to the flower-buyer; the plan
of carrying two sets of plants, however,
one to produce flowers this year, and the
other the next, is not nearly so difficult to
keep up the necessary supply as it would
at first sight appear. The way this species
of dendrobium is grown by one celebrated
gardener in England whose success with it
over there is marvelous, and is a revelation
to some of us in America, is worth repeat-
ing. I cannot do better, therefore, than to
give you word for word what the London
Gardening World has to say about the
way Mr. H. C. Princep grows this species :
"The plant figured is 6 feet 3 inches
through, but the largest of the pair meas-
ures 8 feet in diamater. This, Mr. Princep
informs us, was put into a larger basket
22 inches square, while the one illustrated
remains in the same basket as it was
shown in two years ago. The one which
was put in a larger basket grew away
very rapidly, and made growths from 3 feet
to 3 feet 6 inches in length, but owing to
the house not being large enough for them
to be staked in an upright position, they
were allowed to hang down, with the
result that they were not ripened up to the
points and consequently did not flower
their full length. The other, not being so
strong, had its growths placed up near the
roof, so that they were thoroughly ripened,
and flowered right up to their tips, thus
showing the advantage of being able to
ripen them thoroughly. The plants were
kept in a cool house during winter, in
which the temperature ranged from 45 to
50 degrees.
" Most gardeners and florists know the
value of this popular old dendrobe, and
many grow it remarkably well, but Mr.
Princep certainly goes one better with it
than any other grower of our acquaint-
ance. He grows it largely in all sizes and
in batches, so as to secure a long season of
bloom, and cutting down is a sine qua non,
for he uses them largely for room decora-
tion, and may literally be said to gather
them in sheaves, for he cuts down^the
stems their whole length and every year —
a practice which but a few years ago
would have been considered sheer mad-
ness, and we opine would be a dangerous
experiment even now in the hands of a
less skillful plantsman."
Mr. Princep is head gardener at Bux ted
Park, TJckfield, Sussex, and is an old En-
ville man and a friend of some of his old
associates who are now in this country.
We congratulate him on his great success,
which is worthy our most ardent emula-
tion.
Well flowered plants in baskets from 6
to 8 inches square would make very desir-
able Easter gifts, as they would remain In
good condition for some time in a com-
paratively cool room in a dwelling.
D. formosum giganteum becomes a fa-
vorite wherever seen; its beautiful pure
white flowers with yellow blotch on lip
appeals to every one, but it is doubtful if
it is profitable to grow, as, so far with us
it has degenerated under cultivation.
D. Wardianum also has many admirers,
but under our treatment it has the same
fault as the last named — that of depreciat-
ing in value the longer it is grown.
The comparatively new I), phalsenopsis
is an ideal cut flower. It may be cut in
generous sprays from well-grown plants,
and its value to the grower is enhanced by
the fact that it may be cut with a suffi-
ciently long stem without cutting the
pseudo-bulb.
LiELiA ANCEPS and some of the other spe-
cies and varieties of Lselia must not be
forgotten, as they do well in our cli-
mate with very little care. Some of our
plants last year, that are growing in bas-
kets 8 or 9 inches square, had on them
from ten to fourteen spikes of bloom.
They do not last quite as long after being
cut as some other Orchids do, but add
variety and are desirable on that account.
One very Important aspect of the orchid
subject is the prices at which the flowers
are sold. Orchids never should be allowed
to become a cheap flower. There is a class
of fastidious buyers who do not want fiow-
ers when they may be bought cheap.
Orchids should be held in reserve for these
patrons, and never should be put into the
hands of the "fakir" or the "Greek."
Many flowers are appreciated according to
the prices paid for them. Some growers, X
am afraid, judging from the prices at
which they offer their products, are not
fully aware of the cost of production, nor
do they allow suffi.cient margin for interest
on first cost, and there are some in the
retail business, I regret to have to say,
who are continually " bearing" the prices
of this aod every other fiower without any
real advantage to any one.
The first cost of orchid plants is consid-
erable, and had it been possible for me to
have had the remotest idea of what that
cost to me would have been by this time,
when my first orchid purchase was made,
I never would have embarked in the enter-
prise with the end in view of growing
them for profit.
There is a fascination about orchids
which is almost irresistible ; especially
does this apply to an enthusiastic horti-
culturist who grows plants and flowers as
much for the love of them as for the pros-
pective profits which he may hope to ob-
tain. However, since they have by their
own intrinsic worth, assisted by wide-
awake fiorists, made themselves indispen-
sable, let us all pull together to educate
ourselves and the people to esteem them at
their true value.
And, in conclusion, allow me to say that
every legitimate effort be made by all of
us to draw the people in closer communion
with horticulture. When botany is taught
systematically in all our schools, public and
private, and when the school-boy or girl
will pause long enough from their play to
analyze a fiower by the wayside, according
to the latest lights in botany, then we may
reasonably hope for a cessation of conflicts
between capital and labor, and the ten-
dency towards anarchy to be relegated to
the past.
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Geo. D. Taylor was thrown from his
carriage, August 4, and severely injured.
Mr. Taylor struck on his head, tearingthe
scalp considerably, and making a severe
contusion over one eye.
Rockford, 111.
There will be a chrysanthemum show
here this Fall, at which will be exhibited
some 1500 plants, which were distributed
by H. W. BUCKBEE among the Sunday
School children and newspaper boys, pro-
vided all the plants pull through. Prizes
will be given for best displays.
The KIvOrist's Exchange.
713
Galesburg, 111.
PlLLSBUBT & trESSLER have Commenced
the erection of two large greenhouses
here.
Wilkesbarre, Pa.
GrEOKaE Fancoukt and wife sailed for
London, England, by the steamer Penn-
«and, of the American Line, on Saturday,
August 11.
Washingtonville, N. Y.
Geo. a. Merkitt is building another
violet house, size 82![50 feet ; and Wm. C.
Merritt is also building a violet house,
15x50 feet.
East Stroudsburg, Pa.
A. K. SAVACOOL, florist, has met with
business reverses and his greenhouses and
store are in the hands of Frank Smith and
Morton Decker, who held judgments
against him. The gentlemen will conduct
the business under the management of
Paul Madei.—SVroudsburg Daily Times.
Chicago.
On m; Return to Duty.
^ Absence from one's post no longer
than six weeks or two months, sometimes
brings great changes, and truly this may
be said of my case, in barely that time
looking around the East. The great strike
did not begin until I was well on my way,
and from all I can learn there was a time
when business was out of the question in
the flower line, and examples even where
men who summered a few miles out in the
suburbs could not then get into the city
without difficulty, or not at all. That,
however, is past and gone as another
notable experience in the history of
Chicago; but I fear the results are not so
easily shaken off. Some of the other
notable events your columns have already
given, and so far as I have gone, the same
old stands are yet open waiting in hopes of
trade, though not oatchingmuch just now.
There is one thing, however, the fakirs in
a great measure are less conspicuous, pal-
pably showing poor trade in flowers. Even
'• The Fair," one of the great bon marche
concerns, has closed its plant and flower de-
partment.
The flowers on the streets are mainly
roses, carnations and sweet peas. The
supplies are getting a little better ; aura-
tum lilies are good, but light in color and
useful for funeral work, „which is perhaps
as lively as anything nowadays.
Clnb Notes.
The Chicago Florists' Club held
its regular meeting the night after
my arrival. In the absence of the presi-
dent and vice-president your scribe occu-
pied the chair. Only routine business was
transacted. A committee was appointed
with a view of trying what an outing
would do to enliven up the boys. Not a
word was mentioned relative to the meet-
ing of the S. A. F., and I fancy from all I
can learn this city will be poorly repre
sented there. Secretary Keenan having
resigned, J. B. Deamud was elected secre-
tary, and the flnancial secretary having
also resigned and moved from the city, A.
G. Prince was chosen in his place.
Horticnltnral Society.
The Chicago Horticultural Society
has also held a regular meeting, and one
of the executive committee the past week,
relative to the Fall exhibition.
Here and There.
The Chicago directory for 1894
shows 250 names under the head of "flor-
ists ; " ten flrms concluded to be displayed
in caps, while eleven have display ads, one
to the extent of half a page.
It is on the tapis that a big $125,000 con-
servatory may be built on the old World's
Fair grounds, near the Art Palace, instead
of at Washington Park, where it was sup-
posed it would go. If it be built as
planned it will cover a ,space of 450x250
feet, and have a dome 60 feet in diameter.
Mrs, J. Schindler, the widow of one of
■our old florists, at 39 Marion Place, has
sold six lots, including the greenhouse
plants on it, to C. Paasch, who runs a
flower store at 224 Clybourn ave., and the
two places will be worked in common.
J. F. KiDWELL, who has tried for a time
a store, S82U titate St., has closed it, and
will apparently leave well enough alone at
his old place, 3810 Wentworth ave. Mr.
Kidwell always has a fair trade, if there is
any going.
H A. Deieska is building greenhouses in
Je£Ferson,having,welearn, sold the land at
681 Evanston
aven u e , o n
which his
greenhouses
stood.
o -A. 3E». 3>ar ja. T I o BO- s
A fine large stock of FIELD GROWN
PLANTS ready In the Fall. . Send for
prices to
Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich.
i:^^>
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS, Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
Orders Taken Now
for field -Rrown Carna-
Thos. Cartledge.
ir, Mrs, E. Eey-
._ _n. Stuart, "
i Pixlev, Uncle John, Defiance.
Biutercup, $12.00 per 100.
ROSES— Three year old, nice plants of Jacks,
Paul Neyron, Magna Charta, $15.00 per 100.
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.Y.
VIOLETS— Marie Louise.
Nice healthy plants; warranted free
from any disease when shipped; suitable
for winter flowerhig, at ^5-00 per
hundred.
GEORGE SALTFORD, Rhineb ck.N.Y.
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!!
10,000 MAKIE liOUISE, fleld-erowo, nice
clean plants, grown on new soil, at S5.00 per
100, !S45.00 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory
reference. Address
JOHN SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N.Y.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS
The Liirpeat and Best that can be Grown.
2 in.. $2.00 per 100 ; 3 in.. $3.00 per 100.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
4 in. pots, $8.00 per 100; $1.00 per doz.
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkviile,N.Y.
N WRrriwq MEWnOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!
MARIE LOUISE.
Fine crowns, absolutely healthy and clean in every
particular, pot grown, $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Samples, 10 cents.
W. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J.
BRIDES and MERMETS.
HIRAIH E. 'WM.SON,
88 East Main Streat, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
SURPLUS ROSES
Gilt Edged Stock from 3^ inch pots.
METEOR,
The Best Crimsou »6.00 per 100.
AUGUSTA VICTORIA,
The Beat White »6.00 per 100.
Florists desiring Roses for late planting: will
consult their best interest by givingr this stock
a trial. Terms cash with order. Address
ROBT. SCOTT & SON,
I9ih & Calharlna Sis., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
IF you are in doubt as to when your sub-
scription expires, look at the addreso
label where the date can be found.
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At SL bargain; for the next Xbirty Days.
#> Fine, clean, healthy stock, snitable for immediate planting, in nearly all the leading #
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2ii Inch pots. PerlOO. Per 1000
BRIDE »2 50 »22 50
Mf.R.HET 2 50 22 50
GONTIER 2 50 22 60
SOCHEKT 25() 22 60
WHITE LA FRANCE 2 75 24 00
SCNSKT 280 2510
And all other Standard Varieties. 2!^. ?.% and
4H in. pots. Write for prices. Terma cash with order
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
Mermets, Cusins.Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, |3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Cas/i m'tli order.
ROBERX F. XESSON,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
R
^^g\^gs 2 and 3
UowvJ inch pots.
GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid,
Wootton, Watteville, Mad. Cusin.
■W^rlte for prices,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE t-LORiST'S EXCHANGE
Roses. Roses.
_per WO
lOUO Bride 3 in. pots. $4.00
1000 C. Mermet " " 4.00
Soil Mine. Haste " " 4.00
600 Peile " " 4.00
SOO La Kranoe " " 4.00
3UU0 Al. Uuillot 2«- " 3.00
1000 " 4 ■• " 6.110
1000 !;ouDeMalii>aison ... " " 7.00
lOOO " " ... 3 " " 5.00
1500 C.Soupert " " 3.00
1000 " 3}^" '■ 5.00
per 100
500 SMILAX 3 in. pots, 9'i.5»
I'JOO HYDRANGEAS - ■ 4.00
These plants are all perfectly clean and healthy.
BOX 'H: J. D. Brenneman, Harrishurg, Pa.
Will Eschaiige for 500 Ivory Chrysanthsmuma.
Strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Watteville, Bon
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at $7.00 per loo.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y.
AMERICAN BEAUTY
K.A.VICTORIA,
TESTOUT.
Bridesmaid, Bride, Mermet, Meteor, Perle, Sunset, Cusin, La France.
J and 4 inch pots. Prime stock, packed light and sMpped^at special florists rates. Write for prices
A. S. MACBEAN,
inclnding delivery t
LAKEWOOD, ■ EW JERSEY.
In 2K, 3 and 4 inch pots.
AH the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
Fally equal to those sent out tlie last two years, and perfectly healthy In every respect*
Only selected growth from flowering wood used for propagating.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR, SUNSET, PERLE,
MERMET, SAFRANO, LA FRANCE, BRIDESMAID, BRIDE,
BON SILENE, MME. HOSTE, MME. CUSIN.
3 inch pots, S5.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, «8.00 per 100.
ROSES FOR WINTER FLOWERING.
We still have Qoe stocks
of tlie leading varieties,
American Beauty,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria,
AND Bridesmaid.
Strong plants, out of Si4 incli pots, ready for Immediate
planting,
$12.00 per 100.
niet:eoisBride,I>Iernier, Mine. Cu HID* NiphetOH,
Wootton and Perle,
Strong plants, out of SJ^g inch pots, ready for immediate
planting,
S9.00 per 100.
F. R. PIFRSON COMPANY,
TAKRYTOWN-ON-HTTDSON, N. T.
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E. C. Reineman. .39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
E. A. Sbidewitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. Or.ivER... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
Edgak Sanders. ..1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.
John H. Donlop Toronto, Ont.
Walter Wilshire Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. Y,
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(Uluwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. Honaker jort Wayne, Ind.
R. Littlejohn Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, wis,
W. S. Scott Milwaukee, Wis-
EnOENE H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
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Contents.
PAGE
A MAMMOTH AND NOVEL ESTABLISHMENT
(III.) 708
Bulb CnLTnaE in North Carolina . .707
CACTI, TWO rare 719
Canna F. L. Harris . . , . . .719
Catalogues Received 720
Changes in business 718
Color Description of Flowers, The . 718
Convention News;
ExROsitiOD, Bowling Trophies, Committees.
(III.) 706. 707
Correspondence :
SprayiiiK Violets and Carnations, Weather
and Flowers In New Orleans . . .718
Cultural Department:
Ruses 718
cut flower prices 734
Florists' Clubs and Their work . 710. 711
Flower Trade of the Riviera, The . . 725
Glosinias from Leaf Cuttings . . .719
Growers op Philadelphia . . . .710
Hardt Flowers During July and August 719
JoosTEN's Powder Distrieuting appa-
ratus (111,) 720
LICUALA Grandis 723
New York Florists' Club . . . .715
Obituary :
Henry Doe 710
Orchids. A Few Notes about . . .712
Orchid Growers' Calendar . . . .712
perennial Plants. Selected .... 7-J3
PLANTS AND FLOWERS 717
QUESTION BOX:
("reepinE Myrtle. VentilatinK a Greenhoupe.
Propjigiitinp: Swiilnaona. Tobacco Culture,
Sow Burs. Infected Carnation Leaves . 722
S. A.F. AND THE Clubs .... 714. 715
SEED TRADE REPORT 707
TRADE Notes •
Pittsburg, Toronto, Washington . . . 70il
Waco, Texas 710
EalHmazoo. Mich.. Rockford. 111. . .713
East Stroudaburg, Pa., Chicaeo, Galesburg,
III., WashingtonviUe. N. Y., WUkesbarre 713
New York, Baltimore, St. Paul . . .715
St. Louis 717
Boston, Buffalo 719
Cinclnuali 720
San Dteeo. Cat 725
Woodsman's Corner:
Hard Times 725
Our HEADQUARTERS at Atlantic City
will be the Uaited States Hotel, where our
representatives may be found and copies
of the Florists' Exchange obtained at
any time between sessions.
The Society of American Florists and
the Clubs.
At the instance of a subscriber we were
led to collect and print all the available in-
formation we could gather as to the pres-
ent condition and standing of the various
florists' clubs existing throughout this
country and the Dominion of Canada.
Our issues of July 14, July 28, and Au-
gust 4, contained the statement of the
secretaries (or some responsible member of
twenty leading clubs; that of the New
York Club will be found in this issue ;
from four clubs we failed to obtain data.
This gives us a total of twenty-five clubs,
with an approximate membership of 1,569
men, out of the fully 20,000 men engaged
in the 5,000 florist establishments which
exist to-day, exclusive of thousands of men
in allied trades.
The data we have collated affords a train
of thought and suggestions which it is im-
possible to elaborate as thoroughly as we
should like to, in a single article, but we
will endeavor to give the salient points
as they present themselves.
Origin of the €Iubs.
The first annual convention of the
Society of American Florists was held at
Cincinnati, O., August 12 to 14, 1885. On
the last day of that meeting Philadelphia
was selected as the city wherein the 1886
convention was to be held ; and to prop-
erly carry out the arrangements which
were to make this meeting a grand suc-
cess, twenty five members of the Philadel-
phia craft gathered at the store of Joseph
Kift & Son, October 5, 1885, and the
Philadelphia Florists' Club then and there
came into being. Thus the Quaker City
set an example which was quickly followed
by Chicago, November 3, 1886; Boston,
January 7, 1887; Baltimore, March 3,
1887 ; New York, July, 18, 1887; Indianap-
olis, St. Louis, New Bedford, (Mass.),
Milwaukee, etc. The youngest club is
that of Denver, which organized in April,
1893. It will thus be readily seen that the
Society of American Florists was the lever
which started this universal movement, as
among its founders and first officers we
find the names of prominent men from all
the leading cities, who carried to their
homes the desire to further increaee and
cement the friendly feeling among the
craft, which dated its origin from Chicago,
where, on June 19, 1884, the organization
of the S. A. F. was effected by some thirty
odd men who bore, strongly impressed in
their hearts, the advancement of floricul-
ture and the welfare of their fellow crafts-
men.
The table which follows gives the club
membership and date of organization :
Present Date of
Membei-Bbip Organization
Baltimore, Md. 100 March 3, 1887
Boston, Mass. 150 January 7, 1887
Buffalo, N. Y. 33 November, 1888
Chester County Carna-
nation Society, Pa. 45 Nov'ber 19, 1891
Chicago, 111. 100 Nov'ber 3, 1886
Cincinnati, 0. 76 January, 1889
Denver, CoL 51 April, 1893.
Davenport, la. 7 October 15, 1891
Indianapolis, Ind. 50 1887
Milwaukee, Wis. 2S August 25, 1887
New Bedford, Mass, 26 Dec'berl6, 1887
New York City, N. Y. 330 Jul^lS, 1887
Ottawa, Git. 18 1889
Philadelphia, Pa. 205 October 5, 1885
Pittsfleld, Mass. 60 January, 1893
San Francisco, Cal. — March, 1891
*St. Paul, Minn. 20
St. Louis, Mo. 50 June 28. 1887
Toronto, Ont. 93 Fall, 1889
Utica, N. Y. 48 1890
Washington, D. C 48 March 7, 1889
Total 1430
* Society of Minnesota Florists.
Membership data is missing from four clubs
not above reported ; the total membership of
the twenty-ffve clubs will approximate undex-
1,600 men.
Objects in Existence.
In Art. II. of the Constitution of
the S. A. F. we read: "The aim of the
Society shall be to lift up and carry for-
ward all that tends to advance the in-
terests of its members."
So, practically, with the clubs, this is
also the leading feature in their constitu-
tions. The Denver Club expresses its pur-
poses in organizing in a paragraph which
is worth reproducing ; The object of the
Society, as stated in the constitution, is
" the education, improvement and eleva-
tion of its members in all that tends to
make the profession of floriculture honor
able, elevating and remunerative; the
discussion and study of subjects of in-
terest and benefit to the profession, and
by all honorable means the advancement
of the profession of floriculture."
This is the essence of the life of all the
clubs.
Besnlts Accomplished by tlie Clubs.
"While the reports are not uni-
formly encouraging, and exceptions exist
to statements of good work which have al-
ready been recorded, sufficient proof is
forthcoming that the work finished has
had results beyond question in the better-
ment of the financial condition of the
members, in the spread of the love and de-
sire for the possession of flowers and
plants among the people, and in making
the profession " honorable and elevating,"
by bringing the members together in har-
mony, where, prior to the formation of the
clubs, existed discord and mutual distrust.
If this last result, instead of being but one
item in the line of progression, was the
solitary one to be noted, it would be a moat
noble accomplishment.
To clinch our argument we wish to lay
emphasis on the testimony of Baltimore.
Listen to it: "The Club has not only
brought about the conditions abovestated,
but has created a more harmonious feeling
among the members of the craft in this
city. It has given weight to the trade
among the community; it has helped to
spread a broad knowledge among the pub-
lic ; it has restricted and condemned bad
practices; but above all, it has brought
about a state of union that never would
have existed without a gardeners' club."
And Indianapolis :" It was the direct
cause of getting something done in the
parks; it has helped to make the gathering
of florists in this city agreeable ; it binds
the members together in case of death or
joy."
And Pittsfleld: " By this means we have
awakened the people to a love for fine
flowers, to their method of culture, which
inevitably brought to their notice the in-
telligence and patience of the gardeners
necessary to bring plants to such perfec-
tion."
The holding of flower shows, another
leading plank in the Constitution of most
clubs, has had its failures and its suc-
cesses. But the art of holding an exhibi-
tion which will attract and charm the
people, the blending of tact, enthusiasm
and material to secure satisfactory returns
and results, is comparatively in its in-
fancy, and as experiences are recorded
methods will assimilate, and finally run
into two grooves; viz., the exhibition given
with the purpose of making money, or at
least paying expenses, and that given out
of love for the art. The first will be largely
the work of the clubs ; the second that of
their allies and best friends, the horticul-
tural societies.
ICit has called for all these preliminaries
to cite the clubs up to date, without going
into the phenomenal advancement of the
craft during the past ten years with which
we are all so familiar, and of which the
clubs themselves, together with the Soci-
ety of American Florists, have been its
most active promoters, it will not need a
vivid imagination to prognosticate the
future.
Tlie S. A. P. and the Cinbs One United Body.
We have demonstrated that the clubs
were brought into being after the forma-
tion of the Society of American Florists
and directly through itsinfluence. Singu-
larly enough, the bond stops short right
here, although practically the clubs and
the S. A. F. are one in spirit and intention,
for, with the exception of those occasions
when a local club invites the S. A. F. to its
city, and cares for it there during its con-
vention work, there can be proved not the
slightest co-operation or cohesion.
It is now our purpose to call the atten-
tion of the trade and of club and S. A. F.
members, to a few ideas and propositions,
the adoption of which might lead to a still
more perfect development of the intent of
the founders of the S. A. F., as expressed
in Art. II. of their constitution.
Follow us while we enumerate various
suggestions which have been made with
the object in view of increasing club in-
terest, membership and benefits, and im-
parting to the Society of American Florists
added dignity and importance.
Suggestions for tiie Society of American Florists.
That it shall seek, by popular dis-
cussion and the vote of the clubs, to cement
the trade into one harmonious body; in
effect, the S. A. F. and the clubs to stand
somewhat in the same relation to each
other as does the Federal government to
each of the states, or a grand lodge to its
subordinate lodges.
That representation be given each club,
through its president, on the S. A. F.
Executive Committee.
That every member of a Florists' Club,
paying its maximum dues, shall be, with-
out additional fee or payment, afull work-
ing member of the S. A. F. , and entitled to
share in all its benefits, and that no one
can become a member of this latter body
except through his membership in the
local or nearest Florists' Club, always ex-
cepting honorary membership.
The Society of AmericanFloriststohold,
under its auspices, and in a different city
each time, at least one great National
Flower Show annually, the profits of which
should accrue to it ; no money prizes to be
given and its medals of gold, silver, or
bronze, to be considered the highest honors
attainable.
The S. A. F. to abolish the essay feature
of the present conventions ; and to sub^
stitute in its stead the dispatch of the live
practical issues which would be brought
before it under its new constitution, to-
gether with a free and open discussion of
the questions which would naturally arise
in the course of a year, and also of the
business which the combined talent and
ability of the presidents of twenty-five or
thirty or more clubs would have suggested
to its Executive Committee.
The Society of American Florists to
guard jealously the interests, commercial
or otherwise of its members, and to pro-
vide them ample i)rotection and safe-
guards, through officials paid for that pur-
pose, against both "inside and outside
sharks," by organizing a mercantile
agency and protective system which
would be free of access to every one of its
members, instead of, as now, calling for a
large yearly fee to a separate and distinct
protective association, which, for this very
reason, affords no benefit to those who are
most in need of its services.
To provide for and undertake the work
of a National Experiment Station, espe-
cially for commercial florists' purposes.
Careful consideration of the principles in-
volved would result in a work of the high-
est magnitude to our industry, for which
Grovernment aid might be obtained after
proof of its benefits to the country at large
had been furnished. The work of such a
station need not conflict with the present
establishment, whose work is in the main
agricultural.
Suggestions for tlie Clubs.
The Clubs to act as affiliated bodies
to the S. A. F., to the Executive Commit-
tee of which should be referred for settle-
ment all questions not solvable by them-
selves.
The clubs would thus have full privilege
to discuss the affairs of the National Soci-
ety, to voice their preference for the offi-
cers for each ensuing year, and to instruct
Its representatives as to the policy to pur-
sue at the Executive Committee meetings,
with the still further privilege of the vote
of the Club when in national conclave.
Clubs should agitate instruction in hor-
ticulture in the schools, the planting with
trees, flowers and shrubs and care of the
school grounds in all places where space is
available; the divorce of park systems
from politics; the embellishment and care
of local parks when such are neglected ;
that provision be made for proper city
greenhouses or conservatories as adjuncts
to the parks ; they can fitly take up every
question which concerns their commercial
interest or their standing in the commun-
ity, and when their protests or advice is
disregarded, it would be the place of the
national body to step in and assert its in-
fluence, which, coming with the awakened
interest in its movements that tuese new
conditions should arouse, would be all
powerful in any direction it might choose
to exert itself.
Every club should be, as now, independ-
ent as to all actions which concern itself,
but the S. A. F. Executive Committee, in
its new composition, might, with propri-
ety, draw up for adoption a model form of
constitution and by-laws, which could be
altered where necessary to fit local circum-
stances.
One good essay should be prepared for
every meeting ; members of the club, dur-
ing session, to suggest the subjects for sev-
eral months in advance, and the Essay
Committee to be charged with the selec-
tion of a man capable of dealing with each
subject so selected. The staff of our Ex-
periment Stations, both State and Grovern-
ment, is available for this purpose ; why
are these gentlemen, who would as a rule
be only too willing to respond freely or for
a nominal consideration, not more sought
after ? Lecturers on all branches of ap-
plied science would be quite ready to re-
spond to the call of such a representative
body of men. To these lectures, which
would be of ahighly educational character
in themselves, outsiders should be freely
invited, and in many cases would become
active workers in the interest of the club.
It should be the aim of all clubs to enlist
in their membership every florist of good
character, be he employer or employe.
Membership dues could consistently be of
two grades, not higher than $5 a year for
employers, and $3 a year for employes;
this to include membership in the S. A. F.,
which would have to be supported in part
by a pro rata contribution from the clubs.
THE FLORIST'S KXCHANGE>.
715
Horticultaral Societies as Auxiliaries.
It should be the duty of every Flor-
ists' Club to foster the formatioD of a Hor-
ticultural Society in its own city ; the aid
which these latter bodies afford commer-
cial interests ia conspicuously illustrated
in the case of the Philadelphia and Boston
societies. Experience has demonstrated
that a Florists' Club, being primarily an
association of commercial men for their
own advancement, cannot be depended on
to hold a successful paying exhibition.
A horticultural society, on the other
hand, exists for the advancement of the
public good, and enlists the co-operation
and ready assistance of men and women,
enthusiasts in gardening. As Mr. John N.
May appropriately puts it in discussing
"Florists' Clubs and Their Usefulness,"
see page 710, too much attention has hith-
erto been concentrated in the exhibits
given by florists' clubs, to plants suitable
for their own purposes, and too little to
those which are of interest to the practical
gardener or amateur. The testimony of
this gentleman, whom all will admit to be
competent to Judge, points conclusively to
the reason why so many shows have been
failures. A floricultural exhibit should,
under all circumstances, be educational,
and carried out on lines which will inter-
est the masses, as well as the classes.
Conclusion
The subject is large, important,
and not easily exhausted. '•In unity there
is strength," and a thoroughly national
combine of the trade for the purpose of
lawful advancement, is not only to be de-
sired, but must come sooner or later. We
are in a stage of existence in which indi-
viduals cannot stand alone, and co-opera-
tion is the order of the day. Imitating, in
a measure, the guilds of olden time, trades
must band together to advance, otherwise
their condition will not be enviable.
Available statistics prove that at least
30,000 men are employed in commercial es-
tablishments, and probably 7,500 more may
be added from the private gardeners and
allied trades as available for purposes of
membership.
Of this grand total of 27,500 skilled
workers we have, at last reports a trifle
under 1,000 in the S. A. F., and but about
1,600 in the florists' clubs.
Is it not advisable that steps be taken to
enlist this army under one banner, ani-
mated by one desire, and under one
supreme head ?
New York.
With one or two exceptions, the
work of the wholesale men is over
each morning by nine or ten o'clock
At a later hour than that they
may be found standing in the doorway
" looking for customers," or trying to keep
cool; this morning I had a peep at one
wholesaler, shirt sleeves rolled up, busily
engaged preparing for the kalsomining and
improving the appearance of his store.
Large quantities of flowers are still re-
ceived, but the demand is light. Evidently
there is too much stock produced for the
summer demand. This is a matter which
should receive the attention of growers,
and an endeavor should be made to regu-
late the supply during the dull Summer
months, as far as possible. For some of the
stock coming in, it is rather difficult to
conceive why any sensible man should ship
it to market in the expectation of receiv-
ing in return, even the express charges.
Yet this is done and we suppose will con-
tinue to be so, despite the protestations of
those who have the shippers' welfare at
heart. But as one agent remarked, the
quality of some of the stock now arriving
will have its after consequences in com-
pletely demoralizing the business when
trade should begin to brighten up.
Mk. Eenbison, of Sioux City, la., was in
town this week. He is on a vacation and
has been visiting friends in several eastern
cities.
A. J. Edmonds, of Pittsburg, was also
a visitor here this week.
Petbb Hendekson & Co., 85-37 Cort-
landt street, make a flne display of
the new German canna, Koenigin
( Queen ) Charlotte. This charming nov-
elty ranks among the most brilliant color-
ed yet introduced. In habit and growth it
closely resembles Madame Crozy, of which
it is evidently a form. The ground color
is a full yellow, with a heavy median
splash of intense orange scarlet, in width
about one-third of the entire segment.
This color extends upwards almost as far
as the apex and is splashed off into large
dots of color at the top.
A. Herrmann, 404 E 34th street, will
have an extensive exhibit of metal designs
at Atlantic City ; he makes a specialty of
novelties in metal, entirely of home manu-
facture.
SlEBRECHT & Wadlet, Fifth avenue,
vvill also make an exhibit at the conven-
tion of palms, dracsenas, and other foliage
and new and rare plants. Mr. Chas. Sie-
brecht will be in attendance at Atlantic
City.
EUG. SOHAETTEL,representing Vilmorin,
Andrieux & Co., Paris, is expected to ar-
rive in New York on September 3. He will
make his headquarters with Aug. Rhotert,
36 Barclay Street.
F. E. McAllister, 33 Dey street, makes
a fine exhibit of gladiolus this week,
among which we observed some of the larg-
est and handsomest spikes of flowers of
the variety Shakespeare, we have yet
New York Florists' Club.
This body met on Monday evening,
August 13, President O'Mara in the chair.
The attendance was fair.
Transportation to CouTention,
Mr. H. C. Bath, Flushing, N. Y.,
reported that his committee would make
arrangements with the Central Railroad
of New Jersey to run a special train for
the delegates from New York and sur-
rounding district, to Atlantic City, leaving
toot of Liberty st. at 10,30 A M , on Mon-
day, August 20, provided the number re-
quired by the railroad company in order to
secure such accommodation be reached,
viz.: 100. Notice will be sent to every
florist in the neighborhood with a request
that he notify Mr. Rath of his (the florist's)
intention relative to the matter, and so
facilitate the committee's completion of
the arrangements. This should be at-
tended to by all delegates who purpose
going to the convention, at the earliest
possible moment. The special train will
stop at Elizabethport and Red Bank,N. J.,
to pick up delegates from these places.
Flowers Wanted.
It was hoped that the members
would contribute flowers and other decora-
tive material for the adornment
of the cars, with as liberal a
spirit as formerly. A committee will be
at foot of Liberty St., and also at Central
R. R. depot in Jersey City to receive and
take care of all such donations.
The Club badges will be distributed at
the depots.
Revision of By-Laws.
The proposed changes on constitu-
tion and by-laws were gone over and con-
sidered seriatim, and finally adopted, with
but few amendments. Some of the changes
are very important, especially those relat-
ing to the admission of honorary members,
so as to widen the field of the Club ; the
nomination of ofScers by informal ballot,
in order to obviate the viva voce closing of
nominations; the depositing of the funds
of the Club by the treasurer in a Trust
Company, to be withdrawn on check
signed by the treasurer and countersigned
by the president.
A Fall Exliibitioh.
The executive committee reported
progress in the lines mentioned at the pre-
vious meeting, viz. : that it is the intention
of the Club to give an exhibition provided
a hall or other building suitable for the
purpose can be secured. The present idea
is to confine the exhibits to those of the
Club members, and award the Club's gold
and silver medals for exhibits of excelling
and unusual merit ; the question of allow-
ing outsiders to compete being contingent
on the acquisition of a hall to meet all re-
quirements.
Tlie Blue l&ock Competition.
Secretary Young read a letter from
John Burton, Philadelphia, relative to
above competition at Atlantic City. Those
who intend to participate in the shooting
contest were requested to notify Secretary
Young at once.
Club's Funds.
Treasurer C. B. Weathered sub-
mitted his report showing that there was
in the Club'streasuryabalanceof $1,931,55,
The president thought the present an
opportune time when mattersaffectingthe
weal of the Society of American Florists
should be discussed by the Club, The
delegates should go down to Atlantic City
with some fixed object in view, and use
their combined efforts to have their wishes
acceded to if possible.
To Support E. liOnsdaie for S. A. F, Presidency.
Mr, May said that he had been per-
sonally requested to nominate at Atlantic
Citv, Edwin Lonsdale, of Philadelphia,
for President of the Society of American
Florists, and asked that the Club endorse
that nomination, and that those of its
members who were also members of the
S, A, F,, present at the convention, pledge
themselves to support Mr, Lonsdale, A
motion to that effect was put and carried,
Wliy Does Not tlie S. A. F. Pay lis Own Way!
W, A, Manda said he did not see
why the S, A. F, did not select its own
place of meeting 'instead of waiting for
invitations from a certain city or cities,
and why the Society did not "pay its own
way," instead of being a burden on the
local body where the annual convention
met ? He moved "that it be the sense of
this meeting that we advocate, at Atlantic
City, the policy of the S, A, F, not waiting
or even accepting an invitation from any
particular locality, but to urge upon the
Society at large the policy of hereafter
selecting a meeting place, and that the
necessary expenses connected with such
meeting be paid out of the general funds
of the S, A, F,"
Secretary Stewart remarked that this
same subject had been quite frequently
discussed heretofore, and while the motion
had some favorable points, there were sev-
eral objections to beconsidered prior to its
being adopted. He dented that the Society
had to wait for invitations ; these were
always forthcoming, and it was time
enough to look about when invitations
ceased to come. Instead of being a burden
the opposite was the case. The policy had
been to offer the local society the control
of the exhibitions, the proceeds from same
to be devoted to the local club in consider-
ation that they looked after the manage-
ment of the exhibition. Such a course had
always left a surplus to the local club. It the
S.A.F. itself took the exhibition matter in
hand it would entail having men on the
spot to look after the exhibits, carpenter,
and clerical work, and other incidentals,
for which the Society would have to pay.
Mr. Manda said a superintendent of ex-
hibition had to be paid for now, so that
that would not prove a stumbling block to
the carrying out of his motion. He also
cited a case where the Society had met,
where it was necessary to go round with
the hat in order to meet expenses con-
nected with that meeting, and that the ex-
position receipts did not always provide
the surplus.
Mr. Wells offered an amendment to the
effect that the matter be left in the hands
of President O'Mara, who is a member of
S. A. F. executive committee, and should
he in his wisdom so elect that it be brought
before the notice of the S, A. F., to do
so. This was carried.
Congratulations were offered by those
present to Treasurer Weathered on the
birth of a son and heir, Mr. Morris sug-
gesting the change of the firm name to
"Thos.W. Weathered Sons and Grandson."
The treasurer felicitously acknowledged
the compliment.
Mr. J. C. Evans, of Quaker City Machine
Co., Richmond, Ind., was present, and
made a few remarks;
The meeting then adjourned.
Baltimore.
The Market.
There is no decided difference from
last week in the condition of the market
except that there is a scarcity of good
white roses.
Among Growers.
The ECKHARDT & Co. are located
at Ruxton, Baltimore Co. This is one of
finest built establishments around Balti-
more. The houses are all new and contain
all modern improvements. Roses, which
is the specialty of the firm, have all been
planted, and are looking remarkably well.
The following varieties are grown: Ameri-
can Beauty, American Belle, Bridesmaid,
Bride, Kaiserin, La France. A few Maman
Cochet are also planted. This variety is
looking well. There are also a good many
small araucarias to be seen here ; they are
in fine shape.
The Lutherville Nurseries, ANDREW
BLACK, are but a few miles away. These
nurseries were originally established by
several gentlemen, who formed a com-
pany to carry on the florist business,
thinking it would pay ; but like many
more of these undertakings it failed to
come up to the expectations of the major-
ity of the stockholders, and so they quit.
Black subsequently purchased the nurser-
ies. The stock, embracing a variety of
different plants, was looking well. A
large collection of palms and stove plants
were in good condition. Roses, which are
extensively grown here, had been planted
but a few weeks ; they, however, showed
up good. Much credit must be given to
Mr. Black for the manner in which the
grounds are kept. Rare shrubbery, to-
gether with a beautiful lily pond, are the
decorations on entrance to the place. How
much the florists could do to increase the
love of fiowers, if they would but decorate
their grounds more, thereby setting the
public a good example ! All those who
spend a little in the adornment of their
grounds do so much for the advancement
of the cause of horticulture.
Notes.
John Cook has had remarkable
success with some La France roses that he
planted on his benches this year. He took
some rotten rock soil three feet under the
surface, mixed it with cow manure .and
other fertilizers, and had some of the finest
growth in the above variety that he has
seen. This gentleman is also cutting
some fine Maman Cochet; he is well
pleased with this variety.
The Baltimore delegation to the Conven-
tion will leave here on Monday.
Mr. Hahn
is building. --o f /^
St. Paul, Minn.
Market Notes,
Trade, though very dull, is by no
means dead, and careful inquiry fails to
find business any duller than in former
years at this season. Good stock is scarce.
As there is a short crop of outside flowers,
florists have to depend mainly on inside
grown. Roses are of fair quality, though
the intense heat of the past month did not
help it any.
Early Planting.
The season started early with Eas-
ter, giving ample time and space for grow-
ing bedding stock. Then the planting out
season began and closed earlier. This
gave naore time for getting houses in shape
for another year's business, and following
in the general line of earliness roses were
planted sooner than usual, and 'mums re-
ceived more attention. And as the pro-
tracted drought has cut short the supply
outside, the demand for greenhouse flow-
ers will be good earlier than usual, conse-
quently the market should not be glutted,
and the outlook for Fall business is very
encouraging. Chrysanthemums are look-
ing nice, and every one seems to be grow-
ing more or less. We hear of no effort
being made to hold an exhibition this
Fall.
General News.
J. C. Fleischer, doing a floral
business here for many years, one of the
pioneers in the craft, has retired, and of-
fers his stock for sale. His houses, which
were becoming old and rotten, have been
torn down.
KUEHN & Nehring, a new firm, are
building three houses, each 12x76 ft., in
Stillwater.
The Minnesota Florists' Annual Outing
will be held at Wildwood, a popular picnic
resort on White Bear Lake near this city,
on August 16. Games and other sports
will be indulged in, and it is hoped that an
enjoyable time will be had by all.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aquatics— PaEe 704. col. 4; p. 711, col. 1, 2.
BnildiiiE MiLterials, Etc.— Page 720, col. 3,1; p.
721. col. 1, 2, 3. i.
RiilhM ninl K oots— Title pase; p. 70i, col. 1. 2, 3. 4:
, 3; p. 716, col. 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 719, col. i;
^p. 720, col. 1; P; 723, coL 2; p. 726, col, 3, 4.
01.' 4;' p. 713, col. 2. p. 723,
tt- Page 716.001.1,2
Chrysantheinu
-Page 711, col. 1, 2, 8; p. 723, col.
Page 723. col. 2.
2~ 3r4":l>" 713. 001.2; p. 716, col. T,'2, 8, i;"p. 7197001. if
Trees nnil Plants.- Page 711, col. 1,
, ool. 2; p. 716, col. 1, " " ■ — ■ '
p. 723. col. 2, 3, 4; p. 726, col. 3, 4.
ertlllzerB-Page 717. col. 1.2.
lorlMtfl' L,etterB— Page 717. col.
'lorlitH' !4iippllea-Page 717, col. _ .
col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 725, ool. 1; p. 726, col. 1, 2,
PotM
»— Page 720. col. 3, 4; p. 731, col. 3, 4.
Gi evlllea-Page 7i6. col. 4.
.ge720. col. 3, 4; p. . ,
Tools, etc.— Page 720, col. 4; p. 721,
(for sale and lease)— Page
-Page 7J6. col. 3; p. 721. col. 1.
716, ool. 1, 2, 8, 4.
leatliiE Appn
Hotels-Page 710, col. 4.
-Page 717 ,. _
nd Funaicides— Page 711, col. 1,2,
-Page 717,001. 2.
Landscape Ga
Pliotoiraplis— Page 717, col. 2.
Plant Support, StaliLes, etc.— Page 704, ool. 1,2;
p. 711, col. 4.
Poinsettia- Page 723, eol. 3.
!— Page 719. col. 4.
Kustic Work— Page 717. col. 1; p. 720, col. 1.
Seeds- Title page: p. 704, col. 1, 2, 3,4; p. 716, col.
1,2.3.4; p. 720, col. 1.4.
Smilax— Page 710, col.
Tentllatlnii' Appnrntus.-Page 720, col. 3. 4;
721, col. 1. 2, 3, 4; p. 720. col. 1, 2.
716
The) KLORIST'S EXCHANOEi
ALL ROADS LEAD TO RIVERTON !
VISIT DREER'S NURSERY
VISITING
FL0RIST5
• L/onvention
Will see by this map that all Atlantic
City trains connect with Riverton by
train or boat. We extend a cordial
invitation to all delegates and others
interested in the culture of
Decorative Plants, Cannas,
Ferns, Bulbs, Hardy Plants,
Seed growing, and other matters con-
nected with the business, to visit
I DREER'S NURSERY |
^iuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiiiiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiuia^
At Riverton, New Jersey, and see one of the best
commercial places in the country. Do not fail to
see the stock of
SEEDS. BULBS AND REQUISITES,
contained in the four story
Seed Warehouse, 714 Chestnut St., Phiia.
We are sure we can interest you in both places and
make your call instructive and profitable. So much
may be written about a place that leaves a disap-
pointment in the memory of the visitor, after seeing it, thai we are anxious to have our
friends judge for themselves. Have your mail or packages sent to our care. Our repre-
sentatives will be in attendance atour display in Morris' Guards Armory, Atlantic City,
during the Convention, to give all information regarding a visit to our establishments.
RIVERTON TIME TABLE.
PENNSTLVANIA R. R.— AMBOY DIVISION.
-
Philadelphia Trains
New York Trains.
Leave
Leave
L are N. T.
''Ke^'S^'
Kiverton,
N. Y. DlT'n.
Ajnboy Div.
Riverton, N
J.
6.1U a.m.
5.6U a.m.
9.00
9.25 a.m.
11.10
10.26 a.m
12.12 p.m
7.20
7.22
11.03
1.00 p.m.
1.05 p.m.
2..'i3
2.10
2.10
4.00
5.2(1
ii.OO
8.00
7.00
9.55
8.11
10 54
►1.00 p.m.
1.40
0,03
10.26
•12.02 p.m.
12.12
3.30
Leave
Leave Trenton.
Arrive
400
1.81
Atttboy Div.
B.OO
3.30
6.42 a.m.
7.4t a.m.
9.23 a.m
3.49
7.48
9.10
10.43
6.18
8.53
101-8
11.43
6.16
10.58
12.14 p.m.
2.03 p.m
3.23
6;30
6.51
12.32 p.m.
1.37
7.30
8.11
2.68
4.10
10.00
9..52
4.65
6.50
10.64
B.56
6.55
) Sat. only.
12.21
8.U0
9.02
10.38
STEAMERS
Columbia, Twilight and
J A. Warner.
St, Wharf
for
for Riverton,
Philadelpnia.
7,30 a,ra.
8.00 a.m.
*li.46
8.45
2,0U p,m.
11.30
3.00
3.16 p.m.
445
5.00
6110
6 40
C) Saturday onlyafclS.15.
Distance 9 miles.
Distance, Phila. to Riv
lies. Time from Philadelphit
linutes; from Camden,
20 minutes. , „„ ^^
Excursion tjcliets, New York to Philadelphia, via Broad Street Station or Market Street Ferry,
are good to stop off at Riverton, changing trains at Trenton. Local fares to be paid to
ATLANTIC CITY TIME TABLE.
PENNSYLVANIA R. R,
CAMDEN AND ATLANTIC AND NEW-
JERSEY DIVISION.
6.10
5 40
6.20
6.66
*7.00 a.l
7,60
*9.00
*10.35
»3.00 p.i
»4,I10
900
1030
11.55
426 p.r
PHILADELPHIA AND READING
RAILROAD.
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
2.00
3.00
4.00
7.00
7,30
Walnut St,
Wharf.
Philadel hia
10,26
11,36
4.45 p.m.
6.60
6,55
8.56
10.66
* Connect at Camden with Riverton Train.
Note,— All boats and trains leaving Philadelpliia for Atlantic City or Riverton depart fro
Market, Chestnut or Walnut Street Wharfs-three minutes walk between each.
THOSE WHO PREFER MAY STOP OVER IN RIVERTON OR PHILADELPHIA GOING OR COMING,
AS BEST SUITS THEIR CONVENIENCE. SEE TIME TABLES GIVEN HEREWITH.
It does pay to advertise if you have
good advertisement in a good paper.-
P'Hnter's Ink.
.> « ' ^ , Per 100
Rex Begonia, 2>< m. pots «4 UU
Mrs. Pollock Geranium, 3)^ in. pots.. 5(0
Dracaena, 214 in. pots 3 00
Large Sizes Write f.ir Prices,
Orders talien now for Marie Louise
Violet clumps 5 qO
Marie Louise Violets, 2J^ in. pots. ". 2 00
Smilax, 2 yard strings '.'.'.'.'.'. 10 011
Cash with order.
W. W. GREENE & SON. Watertown, N. Y.
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Per bbl. (aboiu 125 IbM. *2.50. Sample tree by mall.
HEICRIVIANN'S_5JEED STORE,
413E. 34tli f
i I-land Ferry, N. Y.
2,000 CHEAP.
BEGONIA SEiMPERFLORENS VERNON,
floe bushy plauls. 3 to 12 inohi-s high, in
bloom, per luij, $4,110.
BEGONIA METALLICA, 3 in., per 100, $4.00;
4 inch, per 100, $s.00.
Cash witli order, please.
GEOBGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J.
The annual meeting oC the Florists'
Hail Association will be held at Conven-
tion Hall, at Atlantic City, N-J,, on
Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 23d, 1894,
—Advt. John G. Eslek, Sec
PLANTS
Plants showing tiowers all
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursert Co, Thos, Griffin, Mgr,, Westturj Sfa,, LI.
GRtVILLEA ROBUSTA, ^'"^ L." '»*
pii'.?.?'';i„'"5'!,T"''j,? '■''■• 2« ots. Filifera
2 fo "S cts Rlvina Humilis, stronn,
A. L. "aLLISON, Oriskany, N. Y.
BiR[ noiiiDi \mm
Contract growing for the Mail Trade
a specialty.
PIKE& ELLSWORTH^
JESSAIHIIVC KtA.
The> Klorist's Exchanged.
717
THE BEST
FERTILIZER
IPOI^ I^HiOISIST'S
JOHN J. PETERS, Mfr.
39 Borden Ave., - Long Island City, - New York.
Large Double Pansies.
I send you $ome pansy blooms which I
obtained from seed of Lord Beacon field
strain. This is the second Summer they
have blossomed and have done better than
last season. They are all very double and
bloom profusely. All through the month
of July the plants were nearly covered
with blossoms. Wm. H. Kino.
Rochester.
[The panaies were, as stated, exceedingly
double and of large size. — Ed.]
We beg to acknowledge receipt of a sam-
ple of freesla bulbs from Joseph Cobb, Los
Angeles, Cal.
St. Louis.
At our regular meeting held Thursday*
August 9, the following oflicers were
elected for the ensuing year ; President,
Alex. Waldbart ; vice-president, F. J. Fill-
more ; secretary. Emit Schray ; treasurer,
John Young ; trustees, J. J. Benecke, C.
A. Kuehn and B. F. Tesson.
E. SCHKAT.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
Z FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TRADE WORKEASY -ARK.
"™ IN A HURRY
when you unstrap your boxes?
USE UNFOLDING STRAP -FASTENERS.
FRANK L.MOORE,Chatham, N.J.
, Patented June 5
THt FUORIgT'S eXCMAWOt
SNOW RUSTIC^
^M'F'G.GO.
8 in. 10 In. 12 in.
$7.50 doz. $10 ilii2. $12 doz.
Send for List and Prices.
134 Bank Street,
WiTERBURY, CONN.
F. E. MCALLISTER
Special Agent,
23 Dey Street, N.Y.
WHEN wnrriNo MEHTian thc iiorist's exchangc
SULPHO - TOBACCO SOAP.
Rose's Perfected Insecticide,
In use and reoom
foremost Greenliou
the country.
Sold in packages of from 3 oz. to 50 lbs. Price
in buljj, aOc. .a pound. Samples free on re-
ceipt of 4c. lor postage.
ROSE MANUFACTURING CO., Niagara Falls, N.Y.
CUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4), con-
taining over 1000 Orna-
mental Cuts for FloristB' nee,
such as envelopes, letter
heads, hill-heads, cards,
advers.. floral deeigne. etc..
at from 30c. and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 25 cts.
(deducted from $1.00 order.)
A. BLAXC,
Engraver for Florists,
PHILADELPHIft, ■ Pft.
The Star Binder.
Preserve your
copies of the
FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE
By using one of our binders, which is
the simplest and best binder known. It
is made especially for the Floeists'
ExcHiNGB, with the name of the paper
in gilt on the front.
Price, Postpaid, 60c.
The Florists' Exchange, 170 Fulton St., N.Y.
Have You Tired
Of the old fashioned and
cumbersome ways of the
business of order taking?
No doubt you have.
A remedy comes in the
use of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
The case is light.
Their use is most practical.
They will please you.
They will please both your
help and your customers.
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BtJFFAIiO, N. Y.
CLARK BROTHERS,
Manufacturers and Printers of
PAPER SEED BAGS
Of evpry description except Lithographic Bags.
61 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.
WHEN YOU WANT A GOOD JOB DONE CHEAP.
Cards. Tags, Envelopes, etc. printed to order
ESTABQ5H£D
1866.
MAHUFACTURED BY
N. STEFFEHS
335 EAST 21^-; ST. NEW YORK.
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMIKG POINTS.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will keep set pieces fresh longer, as flower
stem is entered deep in the moist moss.
Manufactured by the Novelty Point Works
p V ' 1)1 '^^KT^^ ™ ^ sizes, from J^ to J^ inch in diameter.
A ^B'iRC IN BOXES OF 1000 POINTS:
.n. <^^i*Kr SIZE No. 1 (smallest) «0 ctB.
SIZE No. a 70 cts.
SIZE No. 3 80 CIS.
SIZE No. 4 90 Its.
Patented July llth, 1893. SIZE No. 5 (lareest), per box of 330 points, 3!i cts.
AGENTS. Wra. Elliott & Sons, New York. Sclile^el & Fottier, Boston.
Z. L>eli'orM8t. Ely & Co., Philadelphia. F. B. McAllister, New York. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago.
H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. C. H. Jooaten. New York. Huntington Seed Co. Indianapolis
Marschuetz & Co.. Hhlladelpliia. Weeber & Don. New York. J. A. Slmmera, Toronto.
Peter Henderson & Co., New York. A. Kolker & Sons, New York.
Samples for trial sent by mall, postpaid, on receipt of 10 cents. Address:
HERMANN ROLKER, Room 3, 218 Fulton St., N.Y. City.
General Asfent for America, and Kurope.
• BEFORE OR AFTER, •
On your way to or from the Convention, don't fail to call at our
spacious stores and see our
GRAND • DISPLAY • OF
Florists' Supplies,
For various reasons we make no exhibit at the Convention, but will have a Unique Display
of Novelties at our stores, to which we most cordially invite you ail, and where you can see
all the latest importations. We do not ask you to buy, but to stroll leisurely through our
Don't fail to visit.
MARSCHUETZ
23 & 25 N. 4th Street, -
& CO.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. S^^^s" Tn SifJS
Sizes 1]4 and 3 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our Pf e-w Script l,etter, $4.00 per xoo.
- , — B for each size letter,
made or wood, nicely stained and varnished given away
with first order of 500 letters,
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
A. ROIKEB & SONS New Tork.
F. E. McAllister New Tork
A. HERB9IANN «6 E. 8«h St., New Tork.
N. F. JUcCABTHr & Co.,
1 Jlnslc Hall Place, Boston, Mass.
GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, '
67 Bromfleld Street, Boston, Mass.
WELCH BROS 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
MAESCHCETZ & CO 24 N. Wli St., Phil
E. H. HUNT J9 lake St., Chicago, III.
DANIEL B. LONG .Bnffslo, N. T.
JAS. TICK'S SONS Eochester, N. T.
A. D. PERRY * CO., Warren St., Syracuse, N. T.
A. C. KEND4LL, 116 Ontario St., Clereland, Ohio.
H.SCNDEEERlICH,4th&WalnntSt.Clnclniiatl,0.
C. A. KUEHN 1122 Pine St., St. Loals, Mo.
T. W. WOOD & S0N,6lh * MarshaIlSt.Biclimon(i,y«
WISCONSIN FLORAL EXCHANGE,
181 Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wia
PORTLAND SEED CO., 171 2d St , Portland, Ores
H. BATEBSDOEFER & CO Philadelphia, Pa.
E. KAUPMANN Philadelphia. Pa. „. .«....,,„., ..x^„o„, ru..,»,.u ,„™
Z. DE FOEESTELY & CO., 1024 Market St., Phila. I J. A. SIMMERS, Toronto, Ont. (Aitt. for cinads
Address N. F. MCCARTHY, Treasurer and Nlanaeer. I Music Hall Place.
Factory, 13 Creen Street, Mention Paper. BOSTON, MASS,
718
The^ Klorist's Exchange.
insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Spraying Violets and Carnations.
We have read a number of articles in
your paper about spraying carnations and
violets in the open ground, but none of tlie
vrriters stated their mode of so doing. We
have never had any trouble with disease
on our own plants, but last Fall we bought
a few carnation plants and they, during
the Winter, showed signs of disease on the
leaves. We sprayed them twice, once with
Bordeaux mixture, the second time with
chloride of copper. With these two spray-
ings we checked the disease, so that the
plants seemed to grow out of it, and the
balance of the Winter and up to the pres-
ent time, they are as healthy looking as
any plants we have inside.
We go upon the principle that an ounce
of prevention is worth a pound of cure,
and made up our minds that we would
spray our carnations and violets in the lot
several times before bringing them into
the houses. The question was how to do
it and do it the quickest and best. Every
florist is willing to do these things if he
can only find a quick way to accomplish
them. We had sprayers and sprayers, but
they looked too slow in their operation
for us.
In the early part of July we read a cir-
cular from the Lenox Spraying Co., ad-
vertising a knapsack sprayer. We made
up our minds that it was just the thing to
do our spraying with ; we ordered one at
once, and find it is just the thing. With
this sprayer a man or boy can spray two
rows at a time, just about as fast as a man
can walk.
One man sprayed about 15,000 plants in
about two hours. As the sprayer is fine
very little material is used ; forty cents
was all it cost us to go over the whole lot.
W. W. Greene & Son.
Watertown, N. Y.
Weather and Flowers in New Orleans.
Editor Florists^ Exchanae:
We have at present very peculiar weather
in this section, much different in tempera-
ture from former seasons. The Winter and
Spring was moderately dry, rather too
much so in May and June, which broke
only with the beginning of July, when co-
pious rains and showers reduced the tem-
perature to a much lower degree than
known for many years before at this time.
The evenings are rather cool, made so by
a brisk northwest breeze which lowers the
temperature to 70, and as low as 65 on some
occasions, ^ rarely wavering during the
night, which accelerates sleep and rest;
during the noon days the mercury seldom
rises to 95 degrees— 90 or 92 degrees has
been the most general average for the last
two weeks.
The effects of the weather make also a
marked difference on the outdoor vegeta-
tion. Seldom have I seen such plants as
verbenas, geraniums, aquilegias and car-
nations in such well preserved state in un-
protected open places as just now. Many
are in perfect good health and are pro-
ducing tolerably good flowers.
In flowering shrubberies, we have now
in perfect order and bloom such as metro-
sideros. Cape myrtles, oleanders, altheas ;
in perennial plants, the different perennial
phloxes in splendid trusses. Coreopsis
lanoeolata, Gazania aurea, Marguerites and
China pinks; in bulbs, thebeautifnl Japan
lilies. Cape amaryllia, montbretias and
tuberoses. The different new varieties of
cannas— this is the climate for them ; the
worm has not troubled the foliage this, as
in many other seasons. In this the land of
jasmines we have still some Cape and the
sabala. Grand Duke and Arabian, the J.
grandiflorum or Spanish jasmine, Jasmine
de Spain of the French, which with tree
mignonette (Reseda d'arbre), Lawsonia
inermis and night jasmine, Cestrum nos-
trum, are especial French favorites as well
as of American residents.
Much could be done out doors, or planted
in solid beds in temperate houses, with
Rondeletias, ixoras, toxicophlaeus and
Murraya exotica. All of these seed freely
and would yield readily to crossings
This would be a very fine field for garden-
ers of the larger private establishments.
We have now in bloom Stephanotis flori-
bunda, Clerodendron Balfourii and the
different varieties of allamandas, Thun-
bergias grandiflora and Harrisii Passiflora
princeps, racemosa and Londonii, Hibis-
cus sinensis, in different shades, and Taber-
nsemontana coronaria, Poinciana speciosa
and pulcherrina, Volkameria aromatica
and Brugmansia alba tubiflora— double
and single. To this the present weather
has been very favorable even to roses. I
see every morning flue buds of Henriettas,
Niels, Rene d'Or, ophires and other noi-
setts ; also Gontiers, Sombreuils, Brabants,
Douglass and meteors, P. Hohenzollern, E.
de Lyon, Malmaison, Karoline Kusters,
v. Kriiegers, Mme. Damazin, cut from
out-door roses. In the houses, good Beau-
ty, La France and Duehesse, John Laing ;
flowers also often in Turner, Bride, Mer-
met and Kaiserin Augusta. The latter, I
think, will niake a good out-door rose
here. It has much of the aombreuil blood,
I may mention another— Annie Cook-
grows flowers well out doors with us.
These are facts as they surround us and
do not show that there is any want of
flowers ; if there is a want at all, it is the
purchasing customer, who is sadly missed
at this season, yet the flower trade is not,
as another local writer says, " dead " by
any means. If trade is not brisk it has
paid expenses, as much as many florists
can say of the trade in other sections.
But I object emphatically to the expres-
sions that trade is dead here, that there
are no good flowers in this city. The few
imperfect should not reflect and take the
glory of the many perfect flowers. Local
writers may state the truth as to their
surroundings, but when the whole city
comes into play, one should think twice
before he dots his thoughts to paper, espe-
cially to so prominent a trade paper as The
Florists' Exchange.
R. Maitee.
CULTURAl. DEPARTMENT
Roses.
Tea roses that have been planted early
in June will now require staking. This is
very warm work, but it has to be done,
and the sooner the better. There is so
much to be performed a few weeks
from now, getting carnation houses ready,
chrysanthemums disbudded, and other
work that must be attended to as soon as
ready, that it pays to get as much staking
as possible done now.
If you have not got too many wooden
stakes lying around, I would advise you to
get no more to use for roses ; better get
wire stakes ; they will last you a life time,
besides being neater, cleaner, and afford-
ing no place for bugs to harbor on them.
It is best to run a wire to each row, an
inch or so from the surface of the bed, and
another across the top of the stake. But
first see that all weeds are removed ; also
clean off the surface of the beds ; be care-
ful in watering. Wherever you see the
foliage turning a light green, the cause
can almost always be traced to over-
watering ; have ventilators stationary
night and day. Remove all buds.
With hybrids for early forcing begin to
withhold the water, but do not let the
wood shrivel. It will now be time to get
your last crop of cuttings of hybrids in the
frame; in another month the nights will
be too cool for soft wood, besides, you have
to get the plants potted up for Spring
sales, or for stock, and your houses ready
for next crop. A, D. Rose.
CHANGES IN BUSINESS.
Galeseueg, III.— J. L. Pillsbury has
moved his wholesale rooted cutting busi-
ness from Macomb to this place, where he
has better shipping facilities. He is
building two new greenhouses here— a
rose house, 20x100 feet, and a propagating
house, 8x100 feet. The retail branch of his
business will continue to be conducted at
both places, as heretofore.
Hagekstown, Md.— Henry Holzapfel,
Jr., who was connected with the Bureau of
Awards at World's Fair, has resigned his
position, and has started in the market
gardening business here, where he has 50
acres, a large portion of which is devoted
to celery.
Easton, Pa.— Wm. P. Keller has re-
moved to 237 Northampton St., where he
now has more commodious quarters, in
salesroom, basement and storage facilities.
Dayton, C— The address of E. E. Wolf,
Springfield, O., is changed to A. Q, Wolf
& Bro., 831 East First St., this city.
Monroe, N. Y.— Ellsworth Merritt has
succeeded to the establishment of J. C.
Wood, who recently left this place.
Reading, Pa.— Richard Hamel has
started in the retail business at 944 Elm St.
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman is the Florists' Exchange.
The Color Description of Flowers.
In no respect is the description of a plant
more often doubtful than in the color as-
signed to the Sowers, especially if any
trace of violet be present in the coloring.
It is not at all uncommon to hear some one,
reading the description of a flower, exclaim
regarding the color, " that is wrong."
During the past ten years I have noted
with much interest the different expres-
sions used by students in my classes to de-
scribe the color of some of our most com-
mon wild flowers. As a rule, I have found
that young ladies are much more explicit
in their description of the color of a flower
than the young men of equal intellectual
advancement. This is probably not due to
a keener color sense, but to the possession
of a fuller vocabulary of color terms. In
consequence of this fuller vocabulary, the
young lady seeks to express smaller dif-
ferences of color. I have not found, how-
ever, that she is more accurate in her de-
scription of the color in question. Indeed,
it has often seemed to me that the smaller
vocabulary has lead to a more careful dis-
crimination and a more correct discern-
ment of the components of thecolor. What
we most need is not a fuller vocabulary,
but a more accurate use of the vocabulary
we now possess. It is no doubt a fact that
an occasional source of confusion in the
description of floral color is a more or less
feeble sense in regard to some one color.
But this diflSculty cannot be of sufliciently
frequent occurrence to be a serious source
of confusion. The percentage of persons
who are either color blind or possess only
a feeble sense for some one color is so
small that there is certainly likely to arise
no very frequent trouble from such
source.
The confusion of color description arises
mainly from two clearly discernible
sources, both of which, it seems to me, we
may reasonably hope to be able to remove.
The first of these sources needs hardly
more than the mere mention to be recog-
nized by every botanist. I refer to the
fact that we have absolutely no recognized
standards of color, and no generally ac-
cepted plan of color nomenclature. To
say nothing of the conflicting theories of
color which are stillin vogue, each of which
has its adherents, nearly every writer on
color, who has made the least attempt to
suggest a scheme of colors to be used as a
basis of color work, has proposed at least
one color which is peculiar to himself,
either in name or in quality ; and in only a
few instances has any exact definition been
suggested even for a single color. Where
one writer has used the term red to de-
signate a primary color, another has used
the term vermilion. The former term,
without any limitations, will include a
variety of hues : and the latter is by no
means as definite as might be supposed,
since pigments called vermilion by dif-
ferent manufacturers vary greatly in hue.
In the few cases in which a particular
color term has been proposed and desig-
nated by some such definite limitations
as the wave length of its vibrations, it has
been only for single colors. No series of
colors has been proposed as standards upon
which a scheme of nomenclature might be
based. The result has been the same as
before. No remedy for the confusion that
prevails is offered.
The second source of confusion is in part
dependent upon the first, and yet is a very
distinct source of trouble. It is the lack
of correct color education and ability to
correctly analyze color impressions. It
has been maintained that the eye does not
analyze color impressions. In a sense this
is undoubtedly true ; but there is also a
sense in which it is true that the eye does
analyze color. When we look at any patch
of color which is not one of the pure spec-
trum hues, the eye does not see the two
colors which would produce that color im-
pression. What we do see is the result of
a very complex mixture of light waves of
a great variety of wave lengths impinging
upon the retina, and the impression is gen-
erally due to a preponderance of waves of a
rate lying between those of some two well-
defined colors. Perhaps this can be made
clearer if we take an illustration from mu-
sical sounds. Suppose the ear to detect a
sound having a pitch somewhere between
C and D. Now, although the ear does not
hear either C or D in that sound, it may be
able to determine that the sound lies
somewhere between C and D in pitch, and
that it lies nearer C than D. Just this
same sort of discrimination we need to
have taught with regard to color, and es-
pecially with regard to the color of flowers.
When once we have agreed upon a serit-s
of standards of color, this education will
be, not only possible, but easy. With a
reasonable amount of training it will not
be found difficult to locate any color be- '
tween two colors of the solar spectrum. I
It was these difficulties to which I have
above referred in the use of color terms,
and certain anomalies which I encountered
in the course of a series of physiological
investigations regarding color sense, which
led me to give my attention to the selec-
tion of a system of color standards taken
from the solar spectrum, the only source
of authority in color. (See Science for
June 9, 1893,J
With these standards to work from, I !
undertook to determine the color analysis
of certain of our common flowers. The
following results will, I think, be interest-
ing to botanists. The numbers given in-
dicate per cent, of color required to pro-
duce the hue of the flower.
The symbols used in the formula stand
for the six spectrum colors, viz., red,
orange, yellow, green, blue and violet,
with white and black (N for niger being
used to avoid the repetition of B) :
Common forsythia, F. viridissima : pure
spectrum yellow.
Fringed polygala, P. paucifolia ; R
Wistaria, W. f rntescens, wings : R 11, V
89.
Wistaria, W. frutescens, standard : R 9,
V 79, W 12.
Flowering quince, Cydonia iaponica :
95. V 2, W 3.
Wild crane's bill. Geranium maculatum :
R 38, V 66, W 6.
The variations of color in the early Sum-
mer foliagef is also interesting. The fol-
lowing analyses are for the upper side of
fresh and well-developed healthy leaves.
It is not impossible that a little attention
to these variations in the color of foliage
on the part of artists would save us the
annoyance of some of the abominable
green which we so often see in the pictures
of artists of good reputation :
White oak : Y 7. 5, G. 11. 5, N. 81.
Apple : Y 5, G 13, W 3, N 80.
Copper beech : R 17, V 2, N 81.
Hemlock : Y 2, G 9, N 89.
White pine : Y 2. 5, G 11, N 86. 5.
White birch : Y 5. 5, G 11. 5, W 1, N 83.
Hornbeam : Y 6. 5, G 12. 5, N 82.
Shagbark hickory : Y 4. 5, G 9. 5, N 86.
These analyses were made in a moder-
ately strong diffused light with Maxwell
discs of the standard hues referred to
above. The discs were combined upon a
color wheel giving sufficiently rapid rota-
tion to blend the colors smoothly and give
an even surface of color with which to
compare the flower or leaf, as the case
might be. The analyses can be easily
made by any one, and, after a little prac-
tice, with a good degree of accuracy. The
objects to be gained by such analyses are
twofold, viz., the determination of floral
color with something like accuracy, and
the development of a keener perception of
color relations. Discs in these standard
hues can be obtained at a moderate price
and they can be used on any apparatus for
rotating the Maxwell discs.
It has already been intimated that
greater confusion prevails with regard to
violet than any other color. By some
writers purple has been used to designate
the most refrangible color of the solar
spectrum. This Is very unfortunate and
has led to a great many errors that are ex-
ceedingly difficult of correction at the
present time. All of the numerous hues
to which the term purple is pi-operly ap-
plied are combinations of red and violet,
often modified by the presence of some
white light, and almost always with more
or less of black, thus forming what is
called a broken purple. In the above
analyses we have in the fringed polygala
the red and violet in nearly equal propor-
tions. The color of the flowering quince is
slightly violet red modified by the presence
of a small portion of white. On the other
hand, the color of the wistaria is a reddish
violet in the wings, modiiJed by white in
the standard. The crane's bill is a still
more red violet, i. e., it comes nearer to a
purple.
The colors assigned to the flowers whose
analysis I have given above in two of the
botanical text-books most commonly used
in our schools are as follows : Under the
description of Polygala paucifolia. Wood
says, "fiower purple," while Gray says,
"flower rose purple." Concerning the
wistaria both Wood and Gray say, "flower
lilac purple." Wood describes the flower
ot Cydonia japonica as "crimson." Gray
gives the color of Geranium maculatum
as "light purple," while Wood calls the
same flower simply "purple." — Prof. J.
H. PiLLSBDRT, in Botanical Oazette.
CHATHAM, N. J.
What's wanted in advertising is a good
article and tlie right medium. In the case
of the Bridesmaid advertisement in the
FLORIST'S EXCHANGE I tal<e pleasure
in stating that this rule is working very
satisfactorily. „ , „
FRANK L. MOORE.
THE F'lvORis'r's Exchange.
719
Boston.
Market Ifotes.
The market is supplied with plenty
of each variety of cut flowers, and though
no sort can be considered scarce there
seems to be an even demand. Funeral
work consumes the greater part of the
stock on hand, and the demand is for
white flowers. Hoses are yet small and
rather "shopworn," and are not selling up
to the standard. Carnations are off in
supply, a great many having been thrown
out in the past month. All other varie-
ties are equal to the demand.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Welch and son are at
Green Harbor, Mass., for a short vacation.
Wm. MabtIH entertained a number of
fardeners aad florists on Tuesday, August
4, on an Inspection of the plant of Mr.
N. T. Kidder.
Mr. Joseph Burnett, of Southboro,
Mass., whose death was recently an-
nounced, was a member of the Massachu-
(Btts Horticultural Society. F. W.
Buffalo.
Trade generally dull. A moderate call for
funeral flowers however, prevents real stagna-
tion in biisiness.
A goodly number expect to go to the con-
vention at Atlantic City, and will start 8 p.m.
Sunday, via Lehigh Valley. Not a large one,
still a reduction from regular rates has been
secured.
A game of ball is on the tapis again hy
none less than our Rochester neighbors and
ourselves, to come off on Thursday p.m.
this week,
fiecent YiBitors.
M. A. Wilhelmy, of Cleveland, O.,
A. Kriieger, Meadville, Pa,, H. Bunyard,
Short Hills, N. j. Vidi.
Ganna, F. Li Harris.
Canna, F. L. Harris, was awarded a medal
and diploma at the World's Fair last year.
It was disseminated by Pitcher & Manda,
^)hort Hills, N. J., this Spring. It was
selected from a large number of seedlings
raised here two years ago. It is now in
bloom among thousands of others in the trial
grounds at Short, Hills, having exactly the
saitie treatment, and it presents a pleasing con-
trast to the most popular varieties. It is a
strong grower, three to foi;r feet high, leaves
very broad and distinct, having a beautiful
delicate glaucoiis green tint. The spikes are
exceptionally long and bear very large, bright,
b!ood-red flowers with broad petals. It will
evidently become a standard variety, as it has
many good required qualities. F. L. A.
^ Gloxinias from Leaf Cuttings.
These pretty flowered plants are not so
common as they might be, from the fact that
their propagation is usually attempted by
sowing seed ; a simple enough process if
given the necessary attention, A little ne-
glect, however, when in the younger stages of
their growth is very apt to occur, and that is
the end of them. The seedlings are very
fragile for some time after germinating, and
if ihe soil gets a trifle too wet or too dry they
suffer beyond repair. A rough and ready
way to get up a stock is to take the full grown
ripened leaves with a piece of the leaf stalk
attached. Make three or four incisions at
equal distances along and half way through
the thickened midrib on the under part of the
leaf, insert the stalk in the sand bed, with the
blade of the leaf lying flat on the surface of
the sand ; put them in as close together as
possible without overlapping. After they are
in they can be weighted down with one or two
pebbles to each leaf, or a little sand placed on
the surface of each. I prefer the latter plan.
Give one good watering to settle the sand and
a light syringing once or twice daily afterwards.
If the leaves remain green for a few weeks
they are all right, as they show no other signs
of growth above the sand. All that they do
while in the cutting bed is to make bulbs at the
incisions, and at the ends of the leaf stalks.
These bulbs, when the leaves become dry and
withered, can be separated from the sand by
means of a quarter-inch sieve and stored
thickly in ashallow box of dry sand until the
time arrives to pot them up. Leaves put in
at this season will give nice sized bulbs which
are sure to bloom next Summer. The largest
of the bulbs will take three inch pots, the
smallest ones, thumbs. A brisk heat is nec-
essary to start them, if wanted early in the
season, and they should be shifted on without
allowing the roots to become in the least pot-
bound. They need a liberal quantity of leaf
soil or peat in the potting material ; the soil
used in the flowering pots should be enriched
with well rotted cow manure.
G. W. Oliver.
Twelve Hardy Flowers for Florists'
Use During July and August.
Achillea serrata flora plena is no
doubt one of the most useful white flowered
plants for border or cut flower purposes The
flowers, which are borne upon erect stems in
great profusion, much resemble a pompon
chrysanthemum. A continual supply of
bloom can be kept up from Spring until frost
makes its appearance, by cutting back, say
about one-third of the quantity on hand, when
they are about six inches high, and another
third when about one foot high, leaving the
remainder to bloom. Before these are en-
tirely past their best the succession crop will
be in. This batch can then be put through
the same treatment as the former. Should
favorable weather prevail in late Fall, quanti-
ties of flowers will be on hand that can be
used for almost any purpose.
Delphinium sInense. — ■ This -class of
perennial larkspurs is deserving of general
cultivation, as they have many points of merit
for florists' coiisideration ; the flowers are so
chaste and delicately pretty, including pure
white, and varying almost through every
shade of blue, from the palest silvery and lilac
to the deepest indigo. Those who have not
seen them cannot form the slightest concep-
tion of their exquisite beauty. They grow
from one to two feet high. The stout spikes
of irregular spurred flowers are produced in
succession from June to October, providing
the old stalks are kept cut, and seed is not
allowed to mature. Viewed from all stand-
points it is one of the best plants for florists
to cultivate in quantity.
Delphinium belladonna is also useful
for cutting. It is of dwarf habit, forming a
bush of spikes of the most beautiful sky blue
color ; it is gfand for borders or beds.
Euphorbia corollata is a useful, flori-
ferous species, with pure white flowers, borne
on long stems, in -large sprays. Although
the flowers are very small it will be found ex-
cellent for cutting and mixing in with loose
flowers. It is at its best at this date,
Helianthus mollis grandiflorus. —
This is one of the finest of the sunflower
family for cut flowers ; it grows about four
feet in height, and produces large, single,
well-shaped, bright yellow flowers. It is
perfectly hardy, and grows freely in any soil
This is a valuable addition to^the hardy her-
baceous plants, and is, as yet, but little
known.
Helianthus decapetalus multiflorus
GRANDIFLORUS. — This old but little known
plant, I feel certain, should be highly appre-
ciated, as it is such a decided improvement
upon the old well-known variety, and far
superior both in color, formation, adaptabili-
ties for cutting and decorative purposes. It
is similar in habit to the old one. The flow-
ers are bright golden yellow, but much purer
in color and of a far better form. They are
produced in large quantities.
Heliopsis Pitcheriana. — This is a com-
paratively new plant ; it is certainly capable
of great developments, as it has, in my opinion,
no equal among all the hardy herbaceous
plants of the same color. It is quite hardy
and a perpetual bloomer, flowering the whole
Summer; the flowers are about two inches in
diameter, of a beautiful deep golden yellow
color and very thick texture. They are borne
on a long, tough and durable stem, are very
useful for cutting, keeping fresh for a long
time, on which account it is far superior to
Coreopsis lanceolata. It grows about three
feet high and will grow in any kind of soil.
Phlox Paniculata (The Pearl), — With-
out exception this is the finest variety for
florists' work. The flowers and trusses are
large, pure white, and last longer than any
other variety in cultivation when cut. No
collection is complete without it.
Phlox Paniculata in good variety. —
These when properly grown can unquestion-
ably be classed among the finest flowers for
out-of-doors. Like the p£eony, they are not
only useful for the florist but also amateurs and
everybody who has a few square feet of
ground around their dwelling. They produce,
during a long season, flowers of perfect form
and substance, of bright and varied colors;
they are of easy culture. They will thrive in
any good garden soil, but a liberal supply or
manure intermixed will greatly increase the
of their trusses. A succession of young
stock must be kept up, as after the third year
the size of trusses deteriorates. Plants should
be lifted in the Fall, divided and transplanted
new beds. Innumerable new varieties of
sterling merit are introduced annually, which
far superior to the waving masses usually
seen in the cottage garden,
Gaillardia grandiflora is one of the
best hardy herbaceous plants extant, on
account of its ever-blooming qualities. Its
flowering season extends from early Summer
until the snow flies. The flowers are borne
L stout erect stem, two feet in height, are
handsome and showy, measuring three to four
nches across, of golden yellow, with a bright
■ing of crimson around the center of the
petals. This gives the flower the appearance
of being made up of concentric rings of bright
crimson and golden yellow, Its strongest
recommendation to florists is its high adapta-
bility as a first-class flower for cutting. It
will grow in any exposed position,
Statice latifolia has broad luxuriant
foliage and bears large sprays of delicate lilac-
colored flowers. It will be found very useful
for cutting. The sprays will remain chaste
and pretty when dry.
Veronica longifolia suBSESSiLEisanew
species introduced from Japan. It produces
strong, erect, symmetrical cone-shaped spikes,
of deep rich blue flowers a foot in length. It
is effective as a border plant and will be
found useful for mixing with loose flowers.
F, L. Atkins.
Two Rare Cacti.
A prominent seed firm on the Pacific Coast
are accumulating at their headquarters quite
a large, varied, and interesting collection of
cacti. I recently paid them a visit and was
surprised at the extent of their collection.
They had fully, if not more, than an acre,
solid in cactus, with only sufficient room left
for walks. This is covered with lath houses,
although they have planted quite a number
entirely "in the open." One of their newest
additions is Pilocereus Sargentiana. This
variety is a rare form of the genus to which
the Old Man Cactus (P. senilis) belongs, but
P. Sargentiana does not produce his "hair"
until say -2.),^ to 3 feet tall. A young one
looks like the cuts of Cereus gemmatus, with
spines of about the same length. Color, pale
pea green, spines very short, dull ash color,
and regularly set on the rib. When old
enough the long, wavy, reddish-brown
"hair" (or flaccid spines), is produced, and
gives a very unique, yet pleasant look to this
plant. It is hard to get, coming from rocky
islands in the Pacific, and consequently does
not sell cheaply. I was fortunate enough to
see one in bloom. The flower (I only saw
one, and then only for a second) is quite
pretty ; single, about the size of a silver
quarter, and of a handsome shade of pinkish
salmon. It forms a heavy, fine plant.
The other plant is Echinocactus Emoryi,
var. chrysacanthus, and is a very rare form
of E. Emoryi, and I think one of the hand-
somest I have seen. The spines, which are
very long and abundant, are round and
twisted in many ways. They entirely con-
ceal the body of the plant, and are a brjght
transparent amber when young, and vary
until around the middle, and to the bottom of
the plant they are of the richest olive. T<
my mind it is far and away handsomer thai
E. Grusoni, about which so much fuss i
made. Another very handsome plant, littl
known as yet, is the recent introduction.
Echinocactus McDowellii. Its spines, which
hide and surround the plant are inclined to be
flat, and give a curious combination of sil
and gold, so that you see both colors at the
same time.
These three plants will become
those who can afford them, deservedly popu-
lar. The last named is a Mexican, and of
easy growth.
By the way, R. D. Hoyt, of the A
Exotic Nurseries, Florida, writes me that
Sanseviera zeylanica (the Bow String Hemp,
which is becoming quite popular as a decora-
tive plant) as catalogued by nearly all florists,
is really S. guineensis, with a banding of
gray and brown. In the real S. zeyl
which is much rarer, the marking crossways
is really white. I am satisfied he is correct,
and this error ought to be corrected next
year — especially as these two plants are com-
ing to the front for decorative purposes.
California. Carp,
HOME GROWN OXALIS BULBS.
These fill a lontr felt want. Unlike the
Dutch bulbs, they are not dug- when half
ri pe, but are thrown and flowered in pots i n
the greenhouse. They are now thoroughly
ripeand willflowerduringthe winter. Flor-
ists' and Seedsmen doing a retail trade,
should look into this. The OXALIS is one of
the most beautiful of winter house plants,
and with these Home Grown Bulbs, pleased
customers are certain. Further particu-
lars on applicatiou to
G. C. WATSON,
Wholesale Seed and Bnlb Merchant,
1025 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
PRIMROSES
Fine stocky plants 1
ready for 3 inch pots.
FLOWERS
large, all fringed, brilliant colors.
FIFTEEN SORTS.
Pricp, tor the siofJe sorts, per hundred, $3.50;
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Trees and Plants.
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APPLE SEEDLINGS.
Apple, Pear, Cherry and Plum Trees.
Send for price list.
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Fall, 1894.
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186,000 Peach Trees, one year old from the
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Asparagus Roots* 3 years stronp:; 800,000
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skim milk In this strain, tbey are just as good as 1
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winter blooming or sprlne sales.
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Every Florist Claims the Best.
I am willing to have mine tested along^ side
of any in the market. Over a tliousaad florists
used them last season, were pleased with them,
and made money out of them.
Between Sept. Ist and Dec. 1st. [ expect to
have a million or more plants to sell. They can
not be offered la competition with cheap grown
seed but quality considered are remarkably
cheap at the price.
By mail or prepaid express, 75ct8. per 100; by
express at your expense, $5.00 per lOOO. Liberal
discount will be allowed on large orders.
An honest sample of the plants will be mailed
you on receipt of ten cents, and terms are ab-
solutly cash in advance.
ALBERT M, HERR,
I.. B. 496. I^ancaster, Pa.
Zirnglebel Giant Pansies
OWING to favorable weather, have been
simply magnificent this season, and our
seed beds are a sight to behold. Never
before have we obtained su3h size and
colors, and as usual, wherever exhibited, have
eclipsed everything else, receiving also the
most tiattering testimonials from the leading
^y THE GIANT MARKET ^y^
'^'*^ and GIANT FANCY, ^^^
in trade packets of 2000 and 600 seeds, respec-
tively, with practical directions for sowing and
growing our Pansies.
PrEcB, trade packet, $i.OO.
ALSO PLANTS OF THE ABOVE STRAINS.
GIANT MARKET, S5.00 per lOOO)
GIANT FANCY. $2.00 per 100, (:
Cincinnati.
Still Hot.
Yesterday, August 9, was the hot-
test day we have had this year. The ther-
mometer registered 97 degrees in the shade,
no rain, no water, such is still the situa-
tion here.
Our stores havehad quite a lot of funeral
work this week, and the growers here found
ready sale for nearly anything they have in
the shape of flowers.
No Beduction on Bailroad Fare.
I am sorry to be obliged to notify
the florists in our neighborhood that the
railway companies positively refuse to
name us a rate to Atlantic City ; two dif-
ferent roads named us rates and then at
the last moment withdrew same. This
will no doubt make quite a difference with
the numbers going and our party will be
quite a small one.
A New Concern.
We notice that on August 8, the
following company was organized under
the laws of Ohio : The George H. Mellen
Company, Springfield, O., Seeds and
Plants ; capital $25,000. Incorporators,
Georee H. Mellen, David N. Elder, Isaac
W. Rodgers, John H. Rodgers and Caleb
J. Tuttle. Thesegentlemen have purchased
the Innisfallen greenhouses formerly
owned by Chas. A. Reeser. The writer is
personally acquainted with all the incor-
porators of the above company and the
financial part of it is certainly all O.K.
Yesterday I was in Richmond, Ind. Mr.
E. G. Hill has just returned from Michi-
gan, where he had been fishing and gaining
health, and certainly looks much im-
proved. His chrysanthemums ? Well,
there will be some flowers around Rich-
mond this Fall.
G. R. Gause & Co. are bu-^y with cata-
logue work, and BEACH & Co. seemed to
have quite a lot of funeral work. I noticed
some unusually fine asters on their
benches. E G. Gillett.
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Weebek & Don, 114 Chambers st.. New
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OPEN TO Alili. ANSWERS SOtlCITBD FROM
THOSE WHO KNOW-
Creeping Myrtle,
"Where does the creeping myrtle (vinca)
grow wild ?
ANSWER.
The hardy varieties are indigenous to
Europe, being principally found in Great
Britain, Eastern Europe and the Mediter-
ranean region. The tender kinds were in-
troduced from the East Indies, some of
them also coming from Southern Florida.
Ventilating a Greenhouse.
I should like to know the best way to
ventilate a house for carnations, about 25
feet wide, 11 or 13 feet to ridge, with a roof
18 feet on the south and 12 feet on the
north side. The benches to be about two
£eet high, and all on the same level.
D. M.
ANSWER.
Put the ventilators on the north side,
and open from the top. Allow all the sash
bars to run up to the ridge, and put the
ventilators right on top of sash bars. Ar-
range the ventilators so that one pane of
glass will come between each. This is
done to allow of contraction or swelling,
and being so placed the ventilators will set
higher, and always work right.
J. C. Evans.
Propagating Svrainsona.
ANSWER.
Swainsona galegifolia and its form albi-
flora can be propagated eitherfromseedsor
cuttings. The seed if fresh will germinate
readily, but the variety albiflora comes
only partially true from seed. The best
way of propagating is from cuttings, us-
ing the young shoots, which will root
readily within two weeks. Plants thus
obtained flower in quite a young state,
while, if raised from seed, it will take over
a year to bring the plant into flower.
So, Orange, N. J. W. A. MANDA.
Tobacco Culture.
Should tobacco be allowed to bloom and
seed P When should it be cut and how
cured ? B.. M. R.
ANSWER.
For a concise reply, which does not tell
anything in particular, I submit the fol-
lowing: Tobacco for cigar wrappers in
Connecticut is not allowed to bloom and
make seed. It should be cut when the leaf
Is "ripe," and hung on poles in barns for
curing.
Now topping (which is breaking off the
leading blossom stem) is done by an old
general rule, just above the fifteenth leaf ;
but wise growers discriminate. If a lusty
plant, in a growing time, on fat land,
seems capable of finishing more leaves
than that it is given more leaves to finish.
Hence, "topping" in the case of each indi-
vidual plant is a matter of judgment and
dollars, and requires a rapid tobacco en-
gineer or naturalist for the best results.
To choke a luxuriant plant, on rich land,
down to less leaves than it can well sup-
port, loads those few leaves with nitrog-
enous sap, and is apt to produce the tex-
ture which is more desirable in cabbage
and spinach than cigar wrappers. Old
smokers have seen cigars wrapped with
thick, heavy leaves, from which the filling
would burn out while the wrapper was
fire-proof, a subject for ridicule and the
cause of short words.
It is difficult, and in some seasons al-
most impossible, to cure the heavy and
turgid leaves of tobacco that is not well
grown. Hence the topping of tobacco, in
connection with manuring, the distance of
planting, the character of the land and the
nature of the season (dry or wet, hot or
cold), is one of the most critical points in
the whole wrapper-leaf business. The
game is to so steer the tobacco through
the season as to expand and toughen the
leaves without thickening them, so they
will come out of the sweat like a bat's
wing. I have heard a tobacco grower wish-
ing he could root-prune his whole field
after he had topped it and a rainy spell
had given him soluble fertility, suffusing
the leaves with nutrition. Then he was
anxious to see suckers break at the axils
of the leaves to relieve the pressure. Wary
managers often postpone topping because
of an over luxuriant growth which they
can control in no other way than by leav-
ing the tops on, so goslingp might think
they are allowing their tobacco to bloom
and make seed.
But tobacco well-grown and evenly
matured in the field is comparatively easy
to cure. The fellows who do this watch
tlie complexion of their crops as no lover
watches the face of his mistress. They
watch everything and they steer and
manage everything except the weather.
That they leave to the weather bureau.
As for curiDg — perhaps you will excuse
me— or ask some other fellow ? I should
need to talk with hundreds of people,
grow a dozen crops of tobacco, two thirds
failures, and then I might not feel like
bossing anybody else's tobacco in a news-
paper.
To grow a fine wrapper leaf without ill
fiavors, and that will burn well, is a very
fine branch of gardening. It is best done
where all the neighbors are at it and noth-
ing else is talked of from one year's end to
another. The fellow who would distin-
guish himself in this business, should get
selected by the right girl on a tobacco
farm, should travel and study, and work
and study to bring home the tobacco in-
dustries. He should have a taste for to-
bacco, believe in it, and worship it as the
grand self fumigant of the present civili-
zation. No others need apply. Plenty of
worthless leaf is grown. Tobacco in all
its forms was never so poor — never was
there such a struggle to be rid of poor
goods. Jas. B. Olcott.
Regulating Sowing of Crops by the
Moon's Changes,
In sowing any kind of crops is there
anything to be gained in regulating it by
the changes of the moon in regard to the
best time for sowing ? There are a num-
ber of suspicious farmers in this neighbor-
hood that have great faith in this method.
I believe it all humbug.
Utah. C. J. Reynolds.
ANSWER.
You are certainly right in believing that
all this belief in the influence of the moon
on the growth and welfare of plants is
pure, unadulterated humbug. The only
infiuence exerted by the moon is on the
brains of the superstituous and ignorant,
and this is one of these lingering relics of
the teachings of the so-called ancient
astrologers who aimed to secure a good
following of their dupes and slaves. The
so-called signs of the zodiac were intro-
duced some five or six thousand years ago
to illustrate an idea of the motions of a
certain number of planets, and it was
purely imaginary and still, we must say,
it was a grand conception for the age in
which it was invented, but the ancient
astronomers who named the constellations
probably never dreamed that their dis-
coveries would be turned to such base pur-
poses, and become a guide in later times
for weaning children, colts, calves and
pigs, as well as for killing swine for pork,
cattle for beef, setting hens, also for plant-
ing cucumbers and melons, and sowing
various farm crops. Of course, no edu-
cated scientific farmer or gardener ever
pays any attention to the various phases
of the moon in performing his work, for
he well knows that the moon itself does
not change, but all these phenomena are
but shifting shadows and not physical
changes of the planet. As long as there
are people who want almanacs with a pic-
ture of the signs of the zodiac on the inside
of the cover, or on the second page, just so
long will such be published, for the supply
of fraud is usually equal to the demand in
all lines of folly and traffic.
A. S. Fuller.
Sow Bugs Once More.
Just received two numbers of the Flor-
ists' Exchange. In compliance with A.
S. Fuller's request for specimens of wood
lice, I mail, in your care, one tin contain-
ing a number of them, and also a small
bottle with some preserved in alcohol. I
also put in two small slices of potato, and
some geranium leaves, which undoubt-
edly, on arrival, you will find partly
eaten. As far as my observations go, lam
under the impression that the wood lice
here are the same as those that I have seen
in England (barring the pill millipede,
which rolls up into a ball when disturbed),
and also the Eastern States, Ontario, and
California. I never had specimens to
compare, but am positive that they all
eat fruits and plants, more or less. Any
close observer can easily tell what kind of
insects are attacking his plants. Plant
lice (if aphis is meant) do not eat plants,
only suck the juice. Put a ripe peach on
a pane of glass, and put some wood
lice in a bell glass, and turn them over
quickly on to the peach, and you will soon
see them have a good feed,
Gr. A. Knight.
Victoria, B. C.
The sow bug question is becoming some-
what interesting, but I must beg of my
critics to keej) within the line and not go
rambling off into entomology, because
these little crustaceans are not insects by
a long way and are not even mentioned in
modern dictionaries of gardening in any
such class, family or order. I cannotclaim
fifty years experience in greenhouse work,
for I built my first house in November,
1849, so I come a little short of a half cen-
tury, but neither age nor experience will
make a man a good naturalist unless he
has a taste and an aptitude for close inves-
tigations. Loudon, Mcintosh and even
older authors have contributed much to
the progress of horticulture, but we would
scarcely consider them as authorities to be
depended upon in all branches of garden-
ing of the present day.
In my experience I have never known
the sow bug to injure young plants, and
there appears to be a diversity of opinion
in regard to their habits and food among
our practical florists; even those who
have been in my employ are not quite
agreed in regard to the matter. One young
man, and I will say a very careful ob-
server, who was formerly my gardener,
writes me that he believes that sow bugs
do sometimes attack small seedlings of
some kinds, while my present gardener,
who usually spends about half of every
night during the Winter months among
his plants, says that these little crusta-
ceans do not injure growing plants, but
may sometimes break down delicate seed-
lings while crawling through them, just
as the dogs run down coleus when run-
ning through a bed in the garden. I notice
that the editors of the recently published
"Dictionary of Gardening" are rather in-
clined to consider the land slater, or sow
bug as inimical to plants, but admit that
they prefer the decaying parts ; in other
words, they may eat the living parts if
other food suited to their taste was not at
hand.
I am much obliged to Mr. Knight for a
box of the land slaterfrom British Colum-
bia and they arrived in a lively condition,
because packed in their favorite food, i. e.,
old and half decayed moss, but they had
not touched the two slices of raw potato
probably added for a lunch during their
long journey. This contribution, however,
was scarcely necessary to the collection of
one who has turned over stones and old
logs and used his sweep net from the
Atlantic Ocean to the highest peaks of the
Rocky Mountains in collecting his rather
extensive cabinet of insects. Mr. Knight
knew nothing of this, and may have
thought that the sow bugs of British
Columbia were different from those we
have here ; but this species seems to be
widely distributed over the world.
A. S. Fuller.
In his "Orchid Growers' Manual " Wil-
liams states that woodlice are destructive
to the tender roots of orchids. B.
I know that sow bugs eat healthy plants.
In my greenhouses last Winter as soon as
our smilax plants showed above the ground
they would eat the ti ps off, as well as climb
up the vines and eat the leaves. I have
watched them with a light and seen them
in the act. This Summer they are eating
my violets inside. They will eat carna-
tion flowers also ; I have caught hundreds
doing so. In March I put a bantam and
chicks in the smilax bed, and they nearly
cleaned the bugs out. There is nothing
better for the work of exterminating these
pests. W. D. Woodruff.
New Jersey.
I have had considerable and most an-
noying experience with the so-called "sow
bug." It is quite a difficult matter to
grow seedlings in a greenhouse here on
account of the ravenous appetites of these
pests. They seem to be rather impartial
in their tastes, and I have had hundreds of
young primroses and other plants de-
stroyed by thern, just after the plants had
sprouted and had not put out their true
leaves. There is no doubt that the "sow
bugs" were the culprits, as I have caught
them in the act. Joel W. Goldsby.
Alabama.
[The fact of sow bugs or wood lice being
destructive to healthy vegetation having
been established beyond dispute, we now
desire a means for their eradication other
than the slow and tedious method of bait-
ing; and hope our readers will take up
this part of the subject with the vim that
has characterized their treatment of the
assertion that sow bugs did not eat
healthy plants. — Ed.]
Infected Carnation Leaves.
Please find enclosed a few leaves from
my carnations in the field. Will you
please tell me what the disease is ? I have
an idea it is the rust, but never having
seen it before am not sure. The leaves are
all from plants of my own propagating,
and I notice also the old plants in the
house are becoming infested with the dis-
ease. B.
Wisconsin.
ANSWER.
Sample foliage Sent is thoroughly in-
fected with rust, Uromycescaryophyllinus.
The best remedy is to burn all infected
plants as well as the soil in which they are
growing, and to thoroughly clean the en-
tire inside of the carnation houses, and
paint woodwork of benches with a white-
wash, in which one pound of sulphur to
five gallons of whitewash has been mixed.
Before planting the houses in the Fall
close them tight and burn two pounds of
sulphur to the thousand feet of glass, and
leave the houses closed tight for twenty-
four hours.
After this, spraying with the Bordeaux
mixture should be faithfully followed,
also removing the dead and infected foli-
age.
Fortunately this disease is not always
fatal, and in many varieties the disease
runs its course and the plants recover and
become as vigorous as ever ; but in order
to receive the least damage infected stock
should not be used for propagating pur-
poses. C. W. Ward.
Qaeens, N. Y.
[Mr. Ward's catalogue gives very com-
plete instructions for the treatment of
various diseases of the carnation, rust in-
cluded.—Ed.]
LANCASTER, PA.
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and can with confidence recommend it to
those in the trade who wish to DISPOSE
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■^ ARDBNBRand florist;. 28. single. German. U years
experience. 12 ye
1 all branclies, ■
ountry, competent
■September 1st. best
references. Address, John Eisenbeck. 35 Robert
::;iTUATION wanted by German gardener, sine
-* 28, competent in nil branches of the busine
Address F. Bller. General Post Office, Bltlyn, N. Y.
nted by a practical gardener and
rs experience in the business. A
r and propagator, Sinele. sober.
" ■ I L. Lippert, 727
WANTED TO RENT.
Place of about 2000 to 4001 feet of glass ;
Washinprton or Baltimore preferred : no stock
positively required. Address with full partic-
ulars, HUSLER, care this paper.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
Brooklyn, consisting- of eig-ht greenhouses,
stable, living apartments, &c., with all improve-
ments, including city water. Address C. H.
LOTT, 206 Broadway, New York.
WHEN WRITING Mf-m^'--' ^■■- ^i prists' EXCHANGE
FOR SALB.
At a bargain. Florists' Stand, consisting of
two fully equipped greenhouses, 40x20, with
potting sbed, 10x40 ; ten acres of fine bottom
land, good ten room dwelling. 28x28, with
porches and celler; barn 33x32, with shed
attached, 50x12. Situated inagoodK. R. town,
(A. T. & S. F.) of 5000 pop. No other florist.
For further particulars address
Clias. J. Jaclcson, Box 194^ Newton, Eas.
FOR SALE....
Wholesale and Retail Ornamental Nursery
and Greenhouses in the best residence city
of Southern California. Fine businesg
location and complete stock, fixtures, etc.
A rare opening for the right man with
moderate capital. For particulars address
CALIFORNIA, Care Florists' Exchange.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE PtORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Klorist's Exchange.
723
Licuala grandis.
We are glad to notice that this most hand-
some fan palm is becoming very plentiful
and is well within the reach of all who
may be getting up a collection. Hitherto
thia has been considered a very rare palm
and dlffleult to get in quantity. It is a
native of the Solomon Islands, and from
that district we have to look for seeds ;
and it would seem that the islanders and
their agents have been having quite a
game with the buyers of seed the world
over, making each one believe he was the
only one in possession of the same. Even
the authorities at Kew have evidently
been dealt with in this way, judging from
recent remarks from one of the ofScials,
who contributes an article to a contempor-
ary on the variety of the palm in question.
Not long ago we saw a stock of 50 plants
of Licuala grandis in a celebrated London
establishment, offered at high figures, ow-
ing to its scarcity, while his neighbors
were offering it at a lower price because
they had a considerable stock; and yet
another large palm grower for the London
market had a stock of several hundred.
These different houses, together with some
on the Continent, thinking they had a
corner, prided themselves on this tact, not
thinking that large quantities were being
at the same time grown in the United
States. It is computed that at least 3,000
seeds were received and started in the
neighborhood of Philadelphia alone.
Messrs. Ball, Harris, Graham, Craig,
Dreer and possibly others having a share
of this stock, while at Short Hills, N. J.,
we noticed the side of a large house tilled
with good sized plants, possibly about
2,000 in number ; and recently Henry A.
Siebrecht, New York, came into possession
of two very large plants, several feet high,
each bearing a number of well developed
J. W.
Selected Perennial Plants.
The large and important section of
plants known as herbaceous perennials,
embraces some thousands of different
species. It is not with the multitude, how-
ever, I intend to deal, but with a select
few, some of which are of recent introduc-
tion. Several of the best forms are able to
look after themselves when once carefully
planted. With a thorough representative
collection we get a maximum return for a
minimum outlay; for when once a collec-
tion has been got together, an annual top-
dressing, forking over, and timely shaking
and hoeing, complete the routine of the
operations in connection with them. The
most important matter of all, in my
opinion, is the naming of the collection ;
however small it may be, this ought
always to be done and well done ; it makes
the borders interesting to others, as well
as to one's self, and hoW' often does the
name of a plant suggest its whole history?
I subjoin some notes on a few which
should be grown lor cutting from or for
forcing purposes.
Spik^a Astileoides.— This plant is of
very recent introduction ; it is one of the
coming plants and may one day take the
place of the common spiraea. It is equally
as valuable as the latter for decorative pur-
poses, or for furnishing cut flowers, while
lor florists' work it should form one of the
staple plants to force for the Spring Sower
trade. It cannot be too highly appreciated
as a decorative plant for early forcing ;
nor can it be overrated, especially by
those who have a demand for white cut
flowers, or for pot plants for room and
conservatory embellishment. It is with-
out question a charming addition to the
list of hardy herbaceous perennials. It
was introduced from Japan, and is consid-
ered by some a variety of the goats' beard
spiraea, Spirsea Aruncus ; it resembles
that species in general aspect, though it
is far more graceful and much dwarfer.
It is of the easiest culture, and a most
abundant bloomer, growing from two to
three feet in height. It does well in a bog
garden, or any moist situation. "The
white flowers are borne in tall, dense,
plume-like panicles, which rise from a
mass of spreading leaves, forming a most
handsome and elegant plant. A noticea-
ble difference from any of the other
species is the purity of the flowers.
Heucheka sanquinea.— This is one of
the finest things in a choice collection of
hardy plants, and undoubtedly one of the
best introductions of late years. It forms
a neat compact tuft of deep cordate leaves,
of a light green color, slightly hairy. Its
robust constitution, and the striking color
of its flowers, render it most valuable as a
border plant, or for cut flowers. The
flower stems are slender, from 12 to 18 in-
ches in height, and are borne in great
abundance, being topped with bright
crimson flowers, which last in good condi-
tion a long time. It may be increased by
catting or division to almost any extent.
AOHIILEA PTAKMICA, "The Pearl," —
This plant has far exceeded the most san-
guine expectations ; it is admitted by
every one who has grown it to be one of
the flnest introductions of many years
past.
The variety, "The Pearl," is almost
similar to A. ptarmica fl. pi., but has
flowers more than double the size of the
latter variety, of a much purer white, and
produced in such quantities as to render it
an exceptional plant for decoration and
cutting purposes. R. J. HAMILL.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
^"Estimates furnished on application for land
development and improvement in any style
desired. Address care Florists' Exghahgb.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
CENTURY PLANT FOR SALE.
A. DINKLE,
Brazil, Indiana.
TOrUG PALMS rOR riOBISTS' USE
Cheap to Make Koom.
Size of Pots. Height. Per 100
KentiaBelmoreana. 3 in. "*— '-
Seaforthia eleeans..-^ Id.
Phoenix rec1inata....3 In,
All stock is healthy and ready for sbiftirg on.
50 at 100 rates.
MENDENHALL GREENHOUSES, Minneapolis, Min
. FUESH IMPORTED FBOB BBAZIL.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Canea for Propagation
1 foot, 45c. ; 13 feet, $4.60 ; 25 feet, $8.00.
For Inimeiliate Order.
Also imported Orchids. Write for special quotationa.
"W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE. N.J.
XOOfOOO
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. DENHAM,
;BaD«MAll, tOS ANGELES, CAI,.
- - - plants for Fall sales.
Plenty of Jackmanll and Henryli. best Purple and
ir superior to Spring grown plants. $2.50 per 100,
80.00 per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.
N. STUDER OFFERS:
8000 Palms, grownwithout any stimulant
or extra heat ; in tlie most suitable sizes for
FloriBts. Will be worth twice their money
in a short time.
Cocos Weddeliana, 3J^in. pots,15in. hish,
20 cts. each ; Latanias, Kentias, Cory-
pha Australis and Seaforthias, all
from .5 in. pots, from IJ^coSft. higb. at 30
to4Wcts. each; ^in. pot plants, 5 to 10 cts.
Ferns and Dracaenas in g-reat variety. Ota-
heite Oranp-es, with or without fruit; Gar-
denias, with buds; Violets from pots, and
all kinds of bedding- and basket plants,
Greenhouse and Hardy Climbers, and a
great variety of Hardy Perennials ; the best
varieties of everblooming Roses, Ornamen-
tal Grasses, etc.
N. STUDER, 936 F. St., Wash., D.C.
A. FARLEYENSE, fern.
8.000 Strong Healthy Plants.
4 inch, $40,00 per 100; $360,00 per 1000.
BAKER BROS.,
p. O. Box 73, - KANSAS CITY, MO.
WHEN WRITING MFNTION TH E FLORrST'S EXCHANGg
CLEMATIS.
A fine stock of large flowering leading
varieties in prime condition. An oppor-__^
tunity to give you PRICES ^
is solicited.
SMI LAX, from 2?^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
POINSETtlAPULCHERRIMA,from
5 inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; with double
flowers, from 3 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
DRAOENA INDIVISA, from 4 inch
pots, $3.00 per doz.; from 6 inch pots,
$3.00 per doz.
G. EISELE, 1 ith and Jelferson Sts. Phila. Pa
WHEN WBITING frlENTIOH THF FLORIST'S gXCHAHGF
Palms, Ferns and
Foliage Plants
Fi-om 2x3 to 10 inch pots, large stock, in
the very best condition, I will give low-
quotations and liberal discounts accord-
ing to the size of order. Before buying
elsewhere send your wants and have
them estimated.
LEMUEL BALL,
Wissinoming, Phila., Pa.
WHEN WRITING MENTtONTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANfiF
ARAUCARIAS
AKAUCAEIA EXCELSA, 6 to 8 Inch plants.
$35.00 per 100 ; !gl6.00 per Doz.
ARAUCARIA IMRRICATA, 3 to 4 in. high,
»8.00 per 100 J «1.50 per Doz.
The above delivered by Mail or Express
at prices quoted.
New Crop Ph(enixCanariensis,$2.50a 1000 Seeds
" Phoenix reclinata 6.00 a 1000 Seeds
Washingtoniafilifera .75 per lb.
" Chamserops excelsa .50 per lb.
" Grevlllea robusta $4.00 per lb. 50c. oz.
'' FreesiaSeed 3.00 per lb. 30c. oz,
COX SEED AND PLANT CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARAUTA MASSASGEAISA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 3J^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BBIDESMAID— Plantsin %% inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 3}^ inch pots,
$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA. PA.
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ROSE HILL
NURSERY,
SIEBRECHT&WADLEY,
NEWROCHELLE,
New York.
I r FIRS T—With PALUS anil DECORA TIVE PLAN TS. i
► DO SIIPPI V SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, 1
rUKJJ\Jffl^\\ $1.50 and $2.00 a pair. \
\ PI nDI<;T<s I THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana J
[ r^L^KiSiS $25.00 boxes. \
I 1^ FOUR TH—With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties. \
I No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE'W YORK CITY. \
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EVERGREEN *
* CUT FERNS.
ESPECIALLY FOR
FLORISTS' USE.
$1.25 PER THOUSAND FERNS.
In Lots of 5,000 and upwards, $1.00 per
1000. Perns furnished the year round. Special
attention given to supplying the Wholesale Irade.
BOUQUET GREEN for Holiday Trade. $2.00
per barrel (thirty pounds) ; or $6.00 per hundred
pounds. Special reduction in express rates.
SPHAGNUM moss a specialty. Long, clean
fibre, dry or srsen, $1,00 per barrel, or six barrels
large lots. Terms cash, or goods will be sent C. O. D.
CHRISTMAS TREES. American White Spruce, much better shape and color than the
Blue Spruce, also Balsam Fir from 3 to 30 feet high. Special attention to supplying
carload lots. Write for price list and terms.
BAILED SPRUCE AND BALSAM.— Especially for
Cemetery -work — These branches are used for lining the
inside of graves, also for covering them in the winter, and to
protect the bedding plants, etc. They are put up in neat, com-
pact bales of one hundred pounds each, and can be shipped at
a low freight rate. For sale either by single bale, ton or carload
Price 50 cents per bale on cars at Hinsdale, Mass.
FANCY. DAGGER.
tor $5.00. Write for terms (
:ight tons.
L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.
City Stand During Holidays:
47th Street and Lexington Avenue, NEW YORK.
724
The Rlorist'S Exchange;,
Cut ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Whoi.mle Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
Offfflfsra la? jjaaslE off t®l®sffffl3>&i pFomwtly »t&<SBifi«iL
NOSES *NB VS©1.ET8 8PECI«LTII
HENRY W.
BAYLIS,
Wholesale
Florist,
17 W. SStli St.,
NEW YORK.
Established 1887. 1
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
12 West 27tli Street,
One door west of B'way. NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE CALL, 932 18TH ST.
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28tli STREET,
NEW YORK.
I We lead in American Beauty, a
I Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West a9th St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Commission Fiorist,
113 W. 30th St., New Tork.
'"alephone Call, U07 38th St.
.1 kinds of Roaes, YioletB and ComatlonB a
(? speoialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN.
Wholesale Florist,
4? West 24tli St., NEW YORK.
EDTVARD C. HOItAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
Ho. 34 W. 29th St., New York.
The Bride, Mermet and American
Beauty, Specialties.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
: DEALBB, IN
CUT ♦ FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., New York.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wt^o^gsale Florist,
' 20 WEST 24th ST.,
-^^NFW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
MY SPECIALTIES CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY
AT PRESENT gnd AMERICAN BEAUTY . . .
Cut ' Flout p ' Commission • Dealers
MILIiA]^fG BROS.,
WHOltSllE riOiliSTS
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer In
,. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 4:3d St., New Xork.
Robes — American Beauty
Bennett, Ousin
Bon Silene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany. . .
Jacqueminot
K. A.Tictoria
La France
•Mme. C. Testout....
Meteor
Papa Gontler
Perle, Niphetos. Hoste
Souv. de Wootton
Ulrich Brunner
Watteville
Adiautums
asparaov* . ..
Asters
Alyssom
bouvakdia.
Oabhationb— Fancy sorts —
Common sorts.
DAJBIE8
Gladiolus
Hbuotbopk
HOLI.XHOCK8
LIIjIES
LiL"! OF THE Valley
MiGNONETTB
Vmqtsiea
Panbies
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Aug. 16, 1894.
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JFOJJ OTXCXm COMMISSZOir DSAJLEItS SMM NBXT PJ-Cm.
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FtOKISTS^ SUFPI.IES,
Or^era by m*ii;, fteleptooffie, i.9xpMag ©s ftel»- j'
grapfa promptly Mi^d^
7 Park Street, near Stat© House,
Teleplione 316. Boston, Mass,, {
CGRBREY & McKELLAR,
I I HI )
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART,
CUT FLOWERS and MW SUPPLIES I
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, IN.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 B«aoon St., Boston, Mass.
"WH MAKB A SPHCIAIiTT OF BHIPPINO
choice Rosea and o*' — '^^ *-.n-
paoked, to all points 1
choice Rosea and other Flowers, oarefiall?
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Gut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPEOIAIiXY.
Fba»K H. T&AXSDI.T. CHABLBd SCBRHOK.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
'Wholesale Florists,
PRESENT HEADQUAKTERS :
9:8 BEOADWAY and CUT PLOWBE EXCHASaE,
NEW YORK.
^^ Consignments Solicited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND BXOKIST SUPPMES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUBHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
A COMPLETE IINE OF 1VIBE DESIGNS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oommission Dealers in
6ut Flawers & Florists* Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS,
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESILE • FLORIST, I
313 N. LEFFINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
^rHE KLORIST'S EXCHANOEo
725
{}ui • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. |
FRBD. EHRBT,
U/l?olesal? C;tit piovu^r D?al<?r
1*03 FAIHMQUMT AVE.,
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
SOLICITED.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
DAX'L, B. LONG,
COMMISSIOM FLORIST,
496 Washlnslon SI., BuMalo, N. Y.
FOBCme BULBS, FLOBISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLOBISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
r. 31.. ■XyX.TUT^O'E^,
BloomsbnrK, Pa.
ABOWXB or OHOIOa
Rosts, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
O.OJ). Telphonec
n. Seadforprices.
West End, Cape May, N.J.
J. T. FLICK,
Will open Wholesale Florist Commission store,
on or about the 1st of September, in Phila-
delphia, Pa. Due notice of location will be
.given. Correspondence solicited. Present
.-address, General Post Office,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORI6T'6 EXCHANGE
Organization of Wholesale Florists.
There will be a meeting of the wholesale
commission florists for the purpose of or-
ganization immediately after the after-
noon session of first day of Convention,
Tuesday, August 31. E. G. GiLLETT,
Temp. Sec'y Wholesale Com. Florists.
The Woodsman's Corner.
Hard Times and the Cause. — The Cure
is Left to the Reader.
Businessmen, judging from the reports
in the commercial papers of the day, have
universally agreed that times are hard,
and many are the reasons given as the
cause. I walk down the street and am
buttonholed by a politician who informs
me that the protective system is the cause
of all the trouble; a few minutes after,
having escaped from this man, I run
plump into the arms of another wire puller
of the same stripe but of a different per-
suasion, who informs me that the tariff is
not high enough, that if on certain articles
of commerce (usually those that the speaker
is in some way tiuancially interested in) it
was only a little higher, hard times would
vanish. Perhaps they would for him, but
I still doubt if it would prove a universal
panacea.
I go a little further and meet a hardy son
of agriculture who tells me that the
operators on the Corn Exchange are at the
bottom of the trouble, that they corner the
wheat and cotton markets, depress the
price of corn and hogs, and are playing the
mischief generally with the country at
large. Pass laws forbidding this gambling
in options and futures, cries this hardy
son of toil ; there is the remedy for hard
times.
Yet a little further I meet another citizen ;
he is a financier on a small scale ; he hints
darkly of the awful machinations of the
money kings of Wall street ; how they tie
up all the currency and make the dollars
scarce and hard to get. He doesn't exactly
make it clear to me how they do it, but it
is his private individual opinion that if
Wall street and its money kings could be
squelched by law, that this would be a
great country to get riches easily in.
I pick up the papers and I read of a hun-
dred proposed remedies for hard times.
Free coinage of silver one paper says is
the sure cure; another journal is equally
certain that it would be its ruin. One
paper howls that flush times will follow
the election of the third or Populist party ;
another a republican president, while a
great many aver that " Cleveland" is at
the bottom of all the trouble.
Weary of studying these many opinions
I make my way to my study — a moss-
covered log in the darkest portion of a
palmetto swamp. There I spend many
hours trying to solve the problems for this
politician. Corn Exchange operator, Wall
street king-ridden country, and I have to
give it up, and so has every other man who
ever tried to solve it.
But as I lay there still studying it a
bright idea .dawns on me. "George," I
said, speaking to myself, for I am quite
familiar with myself at times (P S. — have
been known to kick myself), " what in
thunder is the good of you trying to solve
such a problem for the whole country ; it's
none of your business anyway, and even if
you could discover a guaranteed panacea
for the trouble it would take the balance of
your life to get the scheme in good
operation.''
"George," I said again, "the question
for you to decide, and the question for
every individual in the United States to
decide, is not what is the cause of the hard
times in the Uoited States, but what is the
cause of the hard times with you; what
part did you have in causing the hard
times as an individual; were you not
directly the cause of them to yourself and
also partly the cause of the trouble to
others ? Arise, George, and confess the
truth; don't sneak out of it and lay the
blame on poor old Cleveland, or the down-
trodden politicians and money kings of
Wall street ; let's hear what hand you had
in causing these hard times."
"In 1893 times were flush with you;
business in your line good and you made
quite a little bit of cash, and on the
strength of making two thousand dollars
you spent four thousand. Yon built a new
house, bought a new buggy and horse,
hired an extra clerk, gave up smoking a
good five-cent cigar and went in for ' dime
straights,* took a trip to New York and
traveled round generally. Actually,
George, you spent two years' income in
one, and if the entire Uoited States could
be canvassed to-day it would be found
that every ' kicker ' against the hard times
has done the same thing, or else allowed
some other fellow to do it by extending
him more ' credit ' than he could stand up
under.
"How did you expect to pay those bills
but on the fact that you were going to do
twice the business in 1894 that you did in
1893, aud if you had got easily out of this
scrape you would probably have gone a
little deeper for 1895, and the hard times
would certainly have come some day ?
As it was, you paid up, but you had to
quit traveling, discbarge that extra clerk,
wear your old clothes and work like a
slave."
So there is the thing in a nutshell— not
the politicians, not Mr. Cleveland, nor the
Corn Exchange operator, nor Wall street
financier was to blame The cause of the
hard times was plainly the machinations
of a fellow called
-4UcL.^
The Flower Trade of the Riviera.
For many years German gardeners have
complainea of the immense competi-
tion offered by the flower trade of
the Riviera, and lately some statis-
tics have been published which show
the extent- of the cultivation in that
favored region. The cultivation of
flowers only began in Nice, Cannes and
Antibes in 1871. During the last ten years
it had become exceedingly profitable, and
within the last three years has increased
to an astonishing extent. In Cannes and
Antibes roses are almost the only culture ;
in Hy6res and Fr^jus only violets; and in
Grasse, pinks, narcissus, tuberoses, and
jasmine. Nice has 330 hectares of land un-
der this cultivation, the other places men-
tioned each 100 hectares, and in the Gulf
of St. Juan 60 hectares. The violet culture
in Grasse, which was unknown 30 years
ago, now yields 80,000 kilogrammes of flow-
ers per annum. In Nice, a single garden
has 400,000 rose trees. In bad weather the
blooming plants are covered with glass
windows, and it may be reckoned that
400,000 square metres of land are thus cov-
ered at such times. There are besides all
the hothouses, etc.. and a single garden in
Antibes has about 550,000 blooming plants,
and 1,800 square metres of other culture
under about 2,500 square metres of glass.
The export of these products may be
roughly calculated in the following pro-
portions. Taking Sweden as the place
which imports least, Austria imports 4,
Belgium 10. Switzerland 16, England 24,
Germany 33, and France 64 times as much
as Sweden. South France takes for its
Winter festival alone as much as all the
other countries put together. In the
Boulanger period not enough red carna-
tions could be provided for the Paris mar-
ket, so great was the demand; while the
year after no one wanted any. A single
perfume factory on the Riviera uses every
May 33.000 to 44,000 lbs. of orange flowers
daily; 3,000 to 30,000 lbs. of rose leaves,
and 4,400 lbs. of jasmine flowers. That fac-
tory works up during the season 1,100,000
lbs. of mint, 320,000 lbs. of peppermint, and
23 million lbs. of lavender.
Seed culture is also on an immense scale.
Chinese primroses yield 30 to 40 kilo-
grammes of seed (600 seed only weigh one
gramme), and every kilogramme costs
from 3,600 to 32,000 francs. Two years ago
seven seeds of a new sort sold for 13 francs,
which makes 1,033.400 francs per kilo-
gramme. Witen these costly seeds pro-
duced a ha,rvest the price, of course, fell.
About 2,050,000 kilogrammes of cut flowers
are exported yearly from Cannes, Nice and
Antibes. The perfume factories use 3,333.-
000 kilogrammes of flowers for pomades ;
1,666,000 for scented oils, to the value of
from three to five million francs; not
reckoning the scented plants distilled for
essences, which weigh millions of kilo-
grammes. Bulb=i are also an important
culture. Near Hyferes about five million
white hyacinth bulbs are produced yearly,
and there are 400,000 narcissus bulbs, and
100,000 lily bulbs per annum.— Do-Uj/ JV^ewJS.
HENDERSON'S lULB CULTURE.
THIS ia a large twenty-four page book, with
Special Culture directions for over 300
varieties of Bulbs. It has been compiled with
great care, and its information is accurate, re-
liable and up to the latest date. This book
should be in the hands of every Florist.
POST-PAID for 25 cts.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
I70 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
ClVfll AY '^'°'^ 3 inch pots,
OiMAJV-tl^V Strong, $3 perioo.
FRED. BOERNER, Gape May, N. J.
WHENWHiTlNGMEMTlONTHEFLOBIS
15,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
From 2)^ In. pots. $2.00 per 100 ; tlS.CO per 1000.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING,
Elinwooil Ave. and .5Sth St., Fliiln., Pa.
3000 MAMMOTH DORMANT SMILAX
S3.0D hundred or $60.00 for lot, cash.
3,000 Smilax Plants.
Strong-, in 3J^ in. pots.
$3.00 per lOO.
A. L, BROWN, Davis Ave., Kearney, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SfnilaXj from 3 inch pots, at $3.50 per
hundred,
BoUVardi^y i" sorts, from 3 inch pots;
guaranteed to be first quality, at $7,50
per hundred.
Address THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,
ITRACA, N. Y.
5000 ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS,
4 inch pots, «10.00 per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, S35 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. loose', Alexandria, Va.
♦ POND LILY FLOWERS \
J all Summer. ^
5 Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. J
2 Blue, in August. i
S GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Parl( St. Boston. ♦
J L. D.T.2887, onr. Ilo.ion. near State House. T
♦ E. G. HILL & CO.,
♦
♦ Wholesale Florists,*
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* RICHMOND. INDIANA. «
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San Diego, Cal.
Miss Kate Sessions is a leading florist
here. She does not consider her college
education too good to apply to the cultiva-
tion of Nature's most exquisite produc-
tions.
THE wide-awake Seedsman knows that
the most profitable medium in which
to advertise is the Florists' Exchange.
Those who do not use its columns are be-
hind the times.
SMILAX PLANTS CHEAP!
Out of 3 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
as fine aud large stock before. State
number you desire and I will give you
the lowest prices. Safe delivery and
best satisfaction guaranteed with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
Terms, strictly cash. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyomfng Co., Attica. N. Y.
T'S EXCHANGE
GARNAIIONS. • OARNAIIONS.
We ai'e now receiving- the above by' the
thousands in A 1 condition. Quality is rig:ht.
Price is ri^ht. Shore stems, 50 cts. per 100;
Long- stems, SI. 00 per 100. Can be supplied in
large or small quantities at shortest notice.
Also a good assortment of colored varieties.
ROSES, VAL.LEY, SMILAX, Etc., always
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Rear 4-2 South 16th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
726
The^ Klorist's Exchanoe
SMILAX
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Strong; Plants from 3 inch pots,
well-established, $2.50 per
1 0O, $20.00 per 1 0OO.
PETER HENDERSON & GO.
35 & 37 CORTLANDT ST., N.Y.
FLORAL METAL DESIGNS
Finest and Most Reasonable in the Market.
i.
Sand for Illustrated PeiCB List.
Manufacturer of METAL FLORAL DESIGNS,
Importer and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1 404-412 E. 34th Street, New York, near Ferry.
. . . OUR NEW . . .
TEMPERATURE
REGULATOR-^^
TS GUARANTEED to produce
^ perfect Ventilation under all
circumstances and conditions.
AUTOMATICALLY opens or closes
ventilating sash any required
distance with the rise or fall
of temperature a fractioi; of a
degree. Dispenses with all labor
and attention incidental to ven=
tilation.
May be saea in Opiratioa at the Florists' Exhibition a
Atlaatie City. We iavite inspeetion.
Our stock of Ferns is this season in an exceptionally fine condition, and all the
leading and good varieties are now ready in good shape for immediate shipment.
Nearly all are grown in open frames and are well hardened off to stand shipment
by freight, except to very distant points, thereby saving in express charges. \
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
DECORUM
PUBESCENS
BLECHNUM OCCIDENTALE
CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM
DAVALLIA STRICTA
LASTRAEA OPACA
OHRYSOLOBA
LOMARIA CILIATA
NEPHRODIUM HIRTIPES
NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA
ONYCHIUM JAPONICUM
POLYPODIUM AUREUM
FRAXINIFOLIUM
PTERIS ADIANTOIDES
AR6YRAEA
CRETICA ALBOLINEATA
INTERHATA
PTERIS LEPTOPHYLLA
OWRARDIA
PALMATA
RUBRA VEHIA
NEMORALIS
SERRULATA
CRISTATA
SIEBOLOII
TREMULA
3K in. pots, $5.00 per xoo; $40.00 per 1,000.
ADIANTUM AHEITENSE
DIDYMOCHLAENA TRUNCATULA
DICKSONIA ANTARTICA
LASTRAEA ARISTATA VARIEGATA
NEPHROLEPIS PHRILLIPENSIS
ZOLLINGERIANA
POLYSTICHUM CORIACEUM
SETOSUU
3M in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000.
SCARCER VARIETIES.
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE..
i inch pots.
WIEGANDII
RHOOOPHYLLUM
RHOMBOIDEUM
CYRTOMIUM CARYOTIDEUM
DAVALLIA FIJIENSIS PLUM05US.
MICROLEPIA HIRTA CRISTATA ...
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS
ADIANTUM FORMOSUM
CYATHEA MEDULLARIS
CIBOTIUM GLAUCUM
DAVALLIA MOOREANA
DORYOPTERIS NOBILIS
PTERIS CRETICA MAYll
PTERIS TREMULA SMITHIANA
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.10 00
.. 1.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
,. 1.00
.. 1.50
.. 1.25
,. 1.00
8.C0
16.00
16.00
8.00
12.00
10.00
8.011
20.00
To parties desiring to grow on a collection either for decorative or
exhibition purposes, we will supply 50 plants in fifty distinct varieties,
includinsr one each of the abovo, from 2J4 and 3 inch pots, for $5.00 ; or two
of each, 100 plants in all, for $9.00.
HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
50 No. 4tU St., PHIIADELPHII.
Send ordei-s early fi>r
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Auction Sale
Tuesday, Aug. 28, '94, at 1 1 a.m.
MEXICAN ORCHIDS and CACTI,
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^ TPliolesale Nurserymen and JPlorists, J
A Can show as fine blocks of Fruit and OrnameDtal Trees^ Vines, Shrubs, Boses as can be a
^ fdiinii in the U. S. We grow 3 mjlliou Roses and million of plants annually. Trade list ^
^ free. Corresp' udence solicirpii. Mention paper. ^
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CELERY PLANTS!^
White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching, Giant Pascal.
Field Grown Plants at $1.25 per thousand. Cash with order. Samples free.
C. M. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE, IND.
Amaryllis Johnsonii
JSxtra Selected Bulbs, very fine.
F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, 60 Barclay Street, New York City.
IIST S EXCHANGE
WRITE FOR FDLL^DESCRIPTION.
CHADBORN=KENNEDY Mfg. Co.
Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.
0/
Saved
On
Your
/O " Coal
Bills.
If your Houses are Heated by a Furman Boiler.
These Boilers have a hig-h
Durability and Safety, and
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF GREENHOUSE HEATING
putation, for Staunchness,
: Great Coal Savers.
it us make you an estimate Free. Seud for Catalogue.
THE HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.,
WESTERN Office: 131 Lake Street. Chi
HOME Office and Works : 9 John St.
fm
a straight shoot wnd adm to grovj into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
YOL. ¥1. No
NEW YORK, AUGUST 2S, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANM.
AZALEAS.
LL extensive and successful growers of Azaleas for
market know that plants summered over one
season in this country have everything to recom-
mend them over newly imported stock.
Our favorable climate ripens the wood more thoroughly, giving
the plant an appearance which readily commands a higher price.
The flowers are niuch more abundantly set and never lose their
buds, which a percentage of the imported stock invariably do. They
can also be delivered by freight early in September, when there is little
or no danger of being hurt by frost in transit. We send out the best
New York forcing varieties only, and all plants have nice, shapely
heads, profusely set with buds.
GENISTAS.
Our stock of this most desirable
decorative plant is the finest and
most extensive in the country. The plants are all in healthy condition,
pot grown, and have fine, shapely trimmed heads, which add much
to their value.
IF YOU ARE A BUYER OP ABOVE NAMED PLANTS SEND US A
LIST OF THE QUANTITIES YOU USE FOR OUR ESTIKATE
BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE.
UNITED STATES NURSERIES, SHORT HILLS, N. J.
Flower Seeds.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Trade Pkt. H Oz.
Snow Queen, white $0 25 $U 76
Emperor William, dark blue 25 76
Lord Beaconsfiela, violet 25 75
Dr. Faust, black...; 25 75
Gold Margined 26 75
Silver Edge 25 75
Havana Brown ■ 26 75
Light Blue 25 76
Bronze 26 76
Quadricolor 26 76
Trade Pkt. >i Oz.
Trimardeau Atropurpurea gO 25
" Auriculaefiora 25
» Golden Yellow 26
" Striped 26
" Emperor ^Viniam. 25 $0 60
*•„ Lord Beaconsfield 25 60
VioletBlue 25
PR.IM:
Single White 250 Seeds, $0 50
Single Red " 50
Alba Magnifica " 1 00
Globosa Alba " 6'>
Globosa Rubra " 50
Marbled Mixed 26
Victoria.red 25
Yellow with dark Eye 26
Black Prince 25
Odier 26
Peacock , 26
Choice Mixed Paney Oz., $3.iiO 25
Fine Mixed Oz., $1.00
AP(SIHS.
Trade Pkt.
Trimardeau White with Eye $0 25
Mixed, i oz., $1; oz., $3.50 25
Gassier, five blotched 26
Bugnot ." 25
HUNT'S UNRIVALLED BIIXED. Has
no superior anywhere Oz., $8.00 26
ur,A.
Single Mixed 250 Seeds,
Double White 50 "
Double Red 50 "
Double Mixed 60 '*
Selfcolors ... . $0 60
Cineraria Hybrida Gran-diflora Prize strain 60
" " " Nana 60
Trade Pkt.
Hybrida Plenissima Double $U 60
Kana Mixed .
L Deflance ....
grandiflora French Hybrids. .
We are ^> ^\ « p |^ | * mm ^^ *^ for forcing, from finest lot of young
offering Ix ^9 b ~ ImM IV I W stock in the West, as follows:
PERLE, NIPHETOS, MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, SUNSET, METEOR,
VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE. GONTIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT,
U. BRUNNER, 2)^ inch, $5.00; 3 inch. $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2% inch, $6.00; 3 Inch, $8.00 per 100,
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street. CHICAGO.
lew Large-FMng Lily '"Mey
RUSSIAN..
We beg to call the at-
tention of the trade to our
New Uarge FlOTverlng
I^ly of the Valley,
^SS/5^^
RUSSIAN, which is with-
out question, the highest
grade of Valley ever re-
ceived in this country.
The following testimon
ials from two of the most
celebrated growers of lAly
of the Valley are a suffic-
ient guarantee of its ex-
cellence:
Philadelphia, Pa,
Feb. 27th, 1894.
Mr. f. E. McAllister,
Dear Sir: — I am very much
pleased with the Russtau
Valler received from you last
Fall. It is the finest I have ever
seen. Tbe bells are extremely
lar^e and there are no weak ones
in the lot. It seems uniformly
good ; will use it exclusively next
year. Yours truly,
ROBERT CRAIG
Philadelphia, Pa.
Feb. 26th. 1894.
Mb. F. e. McAllister.
Dear Sir :— The Russian
Hey I received from you last
very fine.
AULuiiiu waa very one. JliaCu
Stalk had from 12 to 18 bells. The
bells are particularly large, of a
strong growth, and about 15
inches high.
Yours respectfully
WM. K. HARRIS
Price iier 1000, $15.00; per ca.se of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, 4» 100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Prinnila Sinensis fimbriata Mixed sa 00 per pkt.
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Cineraria, Jamen' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Gloxinia, Extra Choice Mixed 100 "
Pansy, Eugnot, very large,8tained, extra choice.,.. $18 oz. 50 "
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutch Bulbs is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
FENSTER-PAPPE
The new German substitute for Covering Cold Frames, etc., in
place of glass, is very strong and durable, and sufficiently translucent for all piant
life; the best shading material, besides a good protection against light frosts.
Not affected by the changes of the elements ; does not shrink like parchment
paper. Endorsed by German and Dutch growers and nurserymen, and success-
fully introduced in the States since one year. Comes in rolls 36 inches wide and
about 110 yards long.
Price per Origlual Roll, $10.00.— F. 0. B. Cars N. T.
Trial Rolls of eight yards sent for $1.00— this is enough to cover four
sash frames.
DIRECTIONS.— Moisten, stretch and nail on to the sash bars, when dry saturate thoroughly
with Iniseed oil. Varnish when dry, and your unbreakable sash is ready.
Bulb Catalogue.
Our Trade Price List of sundry Bulbs and Seeds for Autumn sowing is now
ready, and will be mailed free on application. We call special attention to our
high-quality strains of
Cineraria, Calceolaria, Cyclamen, Pansy and Primula Seed.
We have just received from our Paris factories the very latest METAL
DESIGNS, in richest assortment and most refined taste, without doubt, the
leaders in the world's trade. Send for a trial shipment, stating amount you wish
to invest.
Florists' and Greenhouse Requisites
In large variety, quoted in our Wholesale Catalogue.
A^^ess AUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Address Latters to Station E. 136 ft 138 W. 24th Street, Hew York.
728
The: f^lortst's Exchange.
■&10€>90€X:^
CANE PLANT STAKES.
$7.00 PER THOUSAND ;g7.00
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS^niR^I^/ NEW YORK.
APPLE GERANIUM SEED.
PRIME QUALITY.
Fresh seed, just gathered; by mall, per 1000
seed, $1.00 ; per lO.OOO seed, $7.60.
For Cash with the Order. No Credit to
anyone. Address,
W. A. T. STRATTON,
Seedsman and Florist, PETALUMA Cal.
DEALER IN J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S
HIGH GLASS SEEDS AND BULBS.
Florists' and Market Gardeners' Trade a Specialty.
25 5'ears experience. Send for prices.
Cor. Piusliuij and Woodward Aves. , E. WILLIAMSBUES, N.7.
(Sherwood Hall Nubsery Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUAKTEES FOR
CAUFORNIA-GROWK
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
HOLLAND
FORCING BULBS,
FRENCH BULBS,
AZALEA INDICA,
IMPORTED
ROSES,
LILIUM
HARRISII, etc.
CHEAPER
XHAN
EVER BEFORE.
Orders now booked for Sammer
and Fall delivery.
C. H. JOOSXEN,
IMPORTER. ^
3 Coenties Slip, New York.
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Wholesale Price List for Florists 4
nd Market Gardeners.
M WRITING mCNTION THE F1.0RtST'S EXCHA:<
rWE SELL BULBS. J
^ Special low prices to (^ ^
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS.)] i
I WEEBER & DON, PS
\ Seed MercbantB and Growers, '^
W 114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
THE LOWEST PeiGE FOR THE BEST BOLBS AND PIAHTS.
Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus,
Tulips, Crocus, Frees/a. Also Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses.
Our Lilies of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD
HAMBURG PIPS IN THE DIARKET.
Special JPrices of tlie above given on application.
FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS. Best Fringed Vars. pkt. ,'X
Fimbriata alba, large flowering-, fringed white SO 30 $3 u6
! 60 '
2 00
2 00
1 60
\ CHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34th Street, New York. \
Gardiner's Celebrated i
English f
Mushroom Spawn. ^
Freah and EeliaWe. ^
S7 per 100 lbs. (
special price on larger \
John Gardiner & Coi, >
Philadelphia, Pa. ^
T«vDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
BU LBS ABD PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S CXCHANGT
DUTCH
BULBS.^^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN W, ELDERING, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, - NEW TORE.
CLARK BROTHERS,
Manufacturers and Printers of
PAPER SEED BAGS
Of evory description except Lithographic BaKS.
61 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.
zoo,ooo
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
SKBDiMAN, LOS ANGELES, CAL,
je»-a-Ij1VC js:e3:e3X>.
"We Have Bearius: Plants of
Pfaoeoix piiinila lOOUseeil, f !.2i postcaid
" palii<ln»n " 1.75 '"
•' faiiiiifpvR " 1.7.>
*' cycadlfolia " 1.50 **
" cannriensla I not y» I ripe.
Seed now ripening on first four sorts.
Secure Perfect Seed by orfleriug at ouce,
PHENIX NURSERIES, BRAIDENTOWN, FLA
CAIVCSTAKES
STRONG STOCK, IN BUNDLES OF 250.
Per 1000, $5.00 ; - 2O0O for S9.50.
SPHAGNUM MOSS.
Large Bales, t-xtra clean for Florisis' use.
Per Bale, $1.25; 5 Bales lor S6.00.
PALL BULB AND SEED CATALOGUE nOW
ready. Please send for one.
W. W. BARNARD & CO.
IS6 East KInzle St.. CHICACO. ILL.
'MUM GROWERS
WHO DESLEE
Cane Stakes
SHOULD ORDER
4 to S feet Reeils, nt ...$13.00 >i 1000
7 to 9 " •• ".... 5.00 "
5 to 13 " " " ... 6.00 '■
OF
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO.,
The Jobbers in Florists' Supplies,
1 024 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.
They are fine, 360 Reeds to a liandle.
5,000,000, fiiYfsiis
BUY FIRST HAND.
We will deliveryou Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows:
% to M in. diam., per 1,000, - «4.00
J4 to % in., per 1,000, - - atS.OO
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send for our
Price List.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi-
florums, Auratums, Kubrums, Albums for Fall
planting— We are Headquarters.
We are the ONLY FIRM in the .United
States who guarantee you SOUND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERGER & CO.
Sstfiblishel 1878. SAN FSAKCI3C0, CAL.
CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS
FOR FORCING.
READY FOR DELIVERY AT ONCE.
Calla Lilies, strong bulbs, 5 to 7 id. circumfer-
ence at the crown, $4.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per 1000 ;
Zy, to 5 in. circumference at the crown, J3.00
per 100; $26.00 per 1000.
Narcissus, Chinese Sacred Lily, stronj? flower-
ing bulbs, $1.03 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
Narcissus, Paper white, strong- flowering
bu lbs, V5o. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Narcissus Incomparable (double), strong
flowerinj!' bulbs, 75c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Agapanthus umbellatus, extra strong flow-
ering. $13.00 per 100.
Amaryllis Belladonna, strong bulbs, $1.50
per dozen j $10.00 per 100.
These bulbs cau all be forced to bloom in November
F. LUDEMANN, Pacific Nursery,
Baker and Lombard Sts., San Francisco, Cal.
WHEN WHITINC MENTION THE PLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TThe^ f^lorist's Exchange.
729
FORCING ROSES.
If you want any clean, healthy
stnck, (3 or 4 inch pots) ready for
shift, of Brides, Mermets or
Bridesmaids, I will give you a
bargain. Also a few Beauties,
Victorias and Testouts.
FRED. BiJRKI,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
Bellevue, Pa.
2ii Inch puts. Per 100. Per 1000
BRIDE »2 50 $22 50
MKRMET 250 2260
COMTIER 250 2250
SOCPKRT 2ft> 22 50
WHITE liA FRANCE 2 75 24 00
SUNSET 2 80 25 1,0
And all other Standard VarietieB. •iH. ^H and
4i4 in. pots. Write for prices. Terms cash with urder
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Casli with order.
ROBE;rX F. TESSOIV,
•West Forest Park. ST. tOUIS, MO.
R
^^^/^^ 2 and 3
Vf\jto inch pots.
GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid,
Wooiton, Watteville, Nlad. Cusin.
■*vrite for prices,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, »»'»^' S"7;i!i^illkl-i"*«"'
CARNATIONS, all the new and old sorts. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, pot grown.
pieasowritetorprioesto-A. S MAC BEAN, Lakewood, Wow Jersey.
r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦«
« ROSES AND CHRYSANTHEMUMSl
♦ At a BARGAIN for the uext Vtilrty Days. ♦
♦ Fine, clean, healthy Htock, suitable for immediate planting, in nearly all the leadirifr ^
^ varieties. This stock was grown for my own use, and is what I had left over after ^
^ planting. If wanted, speak quick. Send for list. ♦
:* Mention tliis paper. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Ct. %
♦v ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦•♦»•♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
In 2K, 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices,
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
Fully equal to those sent out the last two years, and perfectly liealtliy in every respect*
Only selected growth from flowering wood used for propagating:.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR, SUNSET, PERLE,
MERMET, SAFRANO, LA FRANCE, BRIDESMAID, BRIDE,
BON SILENE, MME. HOSTE, MME. CUSIN.
8 inch pots, *6.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, IS8.00 per 100.
J. Xj. HDHjXjOKT, :]Bloozxi.£»i3\;LX*s^, 3F»a,,
ROSES FOR WINTER FLOWERING.
American Beauty,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria,
AND Bridesmaid.
Strong plants, out of 3}^ inch pote, ready for immediatt
plantiiiK.
$12.00 per 100.
Meteor.Bride.Mermer, ?.Ime. Cusin, Niphetos,
Wootton and Perle,
Strong plants, out "f 3J.a tneh pots, ready for immediat*
S9.00 per^lOO.
F. R. PIERSON COMPANY,
TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
Strong, Healtliy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Watteville, Bon
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at $7.00 per 100.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per lOO ;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y.
Roses. Roses.
lOOO Bride 3 in. pots, S4r00
14)00 C. Mermet " " 4.00
50» Mme, Hoste " " 4.00
600 Perle •• •• 4.00
500 La France " " 4.00
3000 M.Gnillot 2«" " 3.0O
1000 " 4 ■• " ti.oo
1000 Sou DeMalinuison ... " " 7. 00
1000 " •' ... 3 •• ■■ 5.00
1500CSouperc " " 3.00
1000 " 3i^" •■ 5.00
500 SMILAX 3 in. pots, slj.'so
laOO UVORANGEAS •• 4.00
These plants are all perfectly clean and healthy.
Box"ll: J. D. Brenneman, Harrisburg, Pa.
will Ezchasge for SOO Ivory Chi^eantliemiuiiB.
IWHEN WRITING MENTKW THC FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
Strong
Field
Grown
ROSES
KIFXEEN ACRES OE
Better
Than
Imported,
ROME GROWN OXALIS BULBS.
These fill a long lelt want. Unlike the
Dutch bulbs, they iire not dug when half
ripe, but are rtowh and flowered in pots ia
t he greenhouse. They are now thorouM'hly
ripe and willflower during the winter. Flor-
ists' and Seedsmen doing a retail trade,
.should look inl o (his. The OXALIS is one of
1 he most beautiful of winter house plants,
iuid with these Home Grown Bulbs, pleased
customers are certain. Further particu-
lai's on application to
G. C. WATSON,
Wholesale Scrd and Bulli Mrrchant,
1025 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
VIOLETS I VIOLETS!!
10,000 MARIE LOtriSB, field-grown, nice
eleau plants, grown on new soil, at S5.00 per
100, «45.00 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory
reference. Address
J0H91 SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!
9IARIB LOUISE.
Fine erownp, absolutely healthy and clean in every
particular, pot grown, $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Samples, 10 cents.
W. J. CHINNICK, TEENTON, N. J.
2,000 CHEAP.
BEGONIA SEMPEBFLOBENS VERNON,
fine busily plants, S to 13 iiicties high, in
bloom, per 100, tt.OO.
BBfiONIA METALUCA, 3 in., per 100, $4.00;
4 inch, per 100, $8.00.
Cash "With order, please.
GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS. Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
Lizzie MoGow
. for field -grown Carna-
tions. Tlios. CartledKe,
100: Lady Erama, $6 00
■ -8, 10 of akind,
, Mrs. K. Rey-
HYBRID PERPETUAL, MOSS ^^^ CLIMBING ROSES,
Extra strong, bushy, well developed plants, no better in
the world, sure to please. General assortment of leading
varieties, including following beet forcing sorts:
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. MAGNA CHARTA,
PAUL NEYRON. ULRICH BRUNNER,
MRS. J. H. LAING, M. P. WILDER,
PRINCE CAMILLE de ROHAN.
Special rates for early orders booked for coming Fall or Spring delivery.
.... EWt,!, ASSORXIHEItT ....
HARDY PLANTS and SHRUBS. BULBS, FRUIT and
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SMALL FRUITS,
GRAPEVINES, Etc.
No trouble to show stock or quote prices. Catalogues and Price Lists Free.
40 TEARS. 29 GREENHOUSES. 1000 ACRES.
THESTORRS&lllilfil$OIICO.,PllNESYILl[,OHIO.
Pixlev. tJncle John, DeSance.
Buttercup, tl«.00 per 100
ROSES— Three jear old, nice plants of Jacks,
Paul iNeyron, .Magna Charta. ¥15.00 per 100.
Anton Scliultlieis, College Point, N.Y.
W. R. SHELMIRE,
Avondale, Chester Co., Pa.
ciRiiiTioiis >" mm.
MENTION THE n.ORlST-t. ^.XCMANGE
HYDRANGEAS, in var , 4 inch pots $1 50 a doz.
POINSETTIiS. 4 iuchpots 1 Sf "
OYPERUS ALT., 3 inchpota 60 "
BEGONIA. Semperfl , Incarnata, Snowdrop and
Compacia rosea 75cts.per doz.
BEGONIA VERNON,3inchpots....50cts. "
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sts., liosa Sta., FHILi., FA.
THE FLORISTS'
PLAKIS.
■ -'"°' -Cl5?5!i-«o^3TC5TOj„ GRIFFIN'S STRAIN.
■Plants showing flowers al) sizes at lowest pricea.
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursery Co^ Thos. Griffin, Mgr.. tfesibury .Sia,, LI.
THE wide-awake Seedsman knows that
the most profitable medium in which
to advertise is the Florists' Exchange.
Those who do not use its columns are be-
hind the times.
730
U^HK^ Florist's Exchanged.
TENTH ANNUAL MEETING
ir
Atlantic City, N.J.,
AUGUST 21, 22, 23, 24, 1894.
Sessions at Odd Fellows' Hal! ; Exhibition
at Morris Guards' Armory, and Over-
flow Exhibition at Grand Army Hall.
En Route to Atlantic City.
RaiD fell in torrents on Monday
morning as the delegates from the New
York Florists' Club wended their way to-
ward the Fall River Line docks to meet
the brethren from Boston and surround-
ing district, and the weather outlook was
then anything but cheerful. President
O'Mara was early on hand to look after
the arrangements for the breakfast to be
tendered the Boston delegation, whoabout
8 A.M. began to emerge from their various
state rooms. Meanwhile the delegates
from the Berkshire Hills had arrived by
train and joined the Boston boys on the
vessel. The whole party that breakfasted
aboard the boat numbered nearly fifty.
By the time the creature comforts had
been attended to, the rainstorm had almost
ceased ; the gloomy aspect of the early
hours of the morning was dissipated, and
when the annex boat arrived at the
steamer's side to convey the delegates and
their baggage to Jersey City, everything
augured well for a pleasant trip to Atlantic
City.
The special train, which meanwhile had
been gaily decorated on the exterior with
bunting, bearing the inscription, ''New
York Florists' Club, 1894," and inside with
a liberal supply of gladiolus blooms, con-
tributed by Mr. C. H. Allen, of Floral
Park, N. Y., steamed out of the depot at
10.45 A.M., bearing 135 souls— men, women,
and children, to their annual convention
outing. Three passengers joined the train
at Red Bank, N. J. The journey was ac-
complished in four hours and thirty-five
minutes, and nothing occurred to mar its
pleasantness; the usual pastimes being in-
dulged in to while away the hours. Jack-
son Dawson and Professor Cowell, of
Buffalo, went botanizing around the
points at which the train stopped, and in
the interim claspified and described to
each other the various subjects collected,
and Warren H. E well entertained those in
his immediate neighborhood with har-
monica solos. Liberal supplies of refresh-
ments were provided for the delegates,
and Messrs. Rath, Steffens and W. S.
Allen took upon themselves to see that no
one was overlooked.
As the train neared Winslow Junction a
little bird whispered that something was
going on in the front car ; an exodus was
made thereto by a number, who found the
Smilax King liberally dispensing Walden
medicine from two demijohns, which
guaranteed to *'cure all the ills desh was
heir to."
The ArriTal.
As pre-arranged, the Reception
Committee of the Philadelphia Club was
on hand at the depot of Atlantic City,
where they handed each delegate arriving
a card with the names of hotels and other
valuable information relative to the lay-
out of the city printed thereon. The ma-
jority of the New York boys and many
from surrounding quarters put up at the
United States Hotel, where the scone at
the clerk's desk was something not wit-
nessed every day : crowds waiting to be
accommodated. The demijohns were
given in charge of an elderly negro and
safely esconsced for future service. Wil-
liam Dihm, Joe Manda and Dan McRorie
were allotted the bridal chamber. The
balance of the af cernoon and evening was
spent in visiting the " boardwalk," the
bowling alleys and the trade exposition in
course of arrangement. A noted feature
at the latter place was the evident desire
of each exhibitor to be there on time.
Opening Session.
TUESDAY FORENOON, AUQtTST 21, 1894.
Preparing for the Opening^ Session.
When the convention delegates
awoke this morning the sun was shining
gloriously, and a cooling breeze from the
ocean was wafted through the casements of
the various bed chambers. A short dis-
tance off the waters of the broad Atlantic
glistened and danced in the early morning
sun, as they laved the sandy beach, which
for miles stretched onward in an unbroken
view and seemed to greet the horizon with
a morning embrace.
In Convention at Odd Fellows' Hall.
The hour of meeting was set down
for 9 A.M., but it was an hour past that
time e'er the Convention was called to
order by Edwin Lonsdale, President of the
Philadelphia Florists' Club. The stage
was beautifully decorated with plants,
both flowering and foliage, and around
the walls of the hall bunting was fes-
tooned. The seats on the platform were
occupied by the oflScers of the Society
and members of the S. A. F. Executive
Committee. The proceedings were opened
with prayer by the Rev. P. T. Stewart, of
Easton, Pa., who spoke as follows:
"Almighty God, our Heavenly Father,
Thou who madest the earth and all that is
in it ; Thou who saith unto the sea, thus far
shalt thou go and no farther ; Thou who
bringest the rain from the clouds to give
life and health to vegetation ; Thou who
art the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the
Valley, who giveth color and fragrance to
our flowers, may we acknowledge Thee
this morning as we draw near to Thee in
the opening of this Convention ; may Thy
blessing rest upon us. Give wisdom to
those who shall speak to us on all im-
portant matters relative to nature and
vegetation ; direct us in everything that
we^do. We ask it for Christ's sake."
Address of Welcome.
Mr. Lonsdale then introduced the mayor
of the City— Hon. Franklin P. Stoy— who
stated that on account of pressure on his
time he had been unable to prepare any
written speech. He was pleased to welcome
them to Atlantic City, the freedom of
which he extended to them. He trusted
everyone would enjoy himself, that there
would be no storm to mar their pleasure,
and he hoped all would go away feeling
that Atlantic City was a place they would
like to visit again. He asked to be ex-
cused for the brevity of his remarks, as he
had scarcely time to eat at present.
Besponte.
The response was made by Wm. Scott,
of Buffalo, who thanked the mayor
for his kindly welcome. They would
no doubt take advantage of the
freedom of the city than which no more
beautiful place in the whole continent of
America could have been selected to hold
a convention. He referred to ibis being
his flrst visit to Atlantic City, comment-
ing on those more fortunate re.^iding in
its immediate neighborhood, who made
of it a frequent resort. He said if he lived
within a hundred miles he would be here
nearly every Sunday and the following
day [Laughter]. It was a city that was
unique and simply marvelous. Its popu-
lation durmg Winter was between 15,000
and 20,000, and there were very few days in
the height of its season when its popula-
tion had not reached 150,000, and yet he
had been there twenty-four hours and had
failed to see the slightest instance of dis-
order. They hadhadthehonorof seeingthe
mayor, but he (the speaker) had failed to dis-
cover a policeman, and presumed that the
mayor's personality and force of character
embodied the strength of one hundred
policemen. The speaker referred in flat-
tering terms to the moral tone of the city,
stating that it was the highest of any re-
sort of its kind in the world.
Mr. Scott then detailed the part that the
State of New Jersey played in floriculture,
stating that within ten years that State
had produced more roses, carnations, vio-
lets, and other flowers than all the rest of
the continent of America put together.
The largest floricultural establishments in
this continent up to recent date existed in
this State.
The speaker then enumerated the differ-
ent centers at which the convention had
been held, but of all the ideal places in
his opinion, "The beautiful city on the
shores of the Atlantic," was the ideal. He
referred to the debt of gratitude which the
Society owed to the Philadelphia florists
for the pleasant meeting that promised to
be one of the most successful ever held,
pointing out the generous spirit of the
Philadelphia florists at the convention
previously held in that city, and added
that if things went on in this style it
would most likely be a permanent affair,
and the Philadelphians would be hosts all
the time. He congratulated those present
on having assembled in Atlantic City, ask-
ing them to take advantage of the freedom
the mayor had, offered, and to behave as
well as the guests the mayor bad had be-
fore. [Applause]
The mayor, referring to Mr. Scott's re-
mark about not having seen a policeman,
said that it might not turn out so j^leasant
for him before he left the city either to
have seen the mayor or to meet a police-
man. [Laughter.] Last Tuesday was the
largest day in the history of Atlantic City;
there were over 200,000 people present on
that date, and, although the city possessed
sixty policemen, there was not one arrest
[applause], which showed that the people
who lived there were not only orderly
themselves, but that those who came there
respected them and were respected.
President Anthony's Address.
Mr. Lonsdale then introduced President
J. T. Anthony, who spoke as follows :
Ladies and Gentlemen: The year which
has passed since our last meeting has been
one of great depression in all lines of
trade. The florists' business has felt the
depression and has received its first check
in its onward progress. Let us hope the
check is but temnorary.
In view of the" fact of the dull times it
affords me great pleasure to see so many
members of the Society of American Flor-
ists present at this meeting ; coming as
they do from all parts of this country it
augurs well for the future meetings of the
Society when an attendance of this size
can be had in times like the present.
Tlie idraneement in Horticulture.
The progress that has been made
in ornamental horticulture in the short
space of ten years since this Society was
organized is truly marvelous, A compari-
son of the chrysanthemum show of last
year with those of ten years ago will dem-
onstrate the remarkable improvement
that has been made in the cultivation of
show flowers. The development of the
chrysanthemum has surpassed the expec-
tation of the most enthusiastic cultivator
of ten years ago. Though the material
progress of these shows has been thus re-
markable, it is not more so than has been
the increase in their number. Only a few
years ago flower shows were held in less
than a half dozen of our large cities.
There are very few towns of any impor-
tance in which a more or less pretentious
flower show is not held.
That the improvement of carnations has
been nearly as great as the chrysanthe-
mum every one will admit who has seen
the splendid display of that flower at the
meetings of the Carnation Society. The
great improvement in carnations in the
last few years has been almost entirely by
American cultivators. The carnation as
grown in this country differs so materially
from those grown in Europe that those
produced here might be called carnations
of American type.
While the carnation and chrysanthemum
growers have been making these gigantic
strides toward the ideal chrysanthemum
and carnation, what have the rose growers
of this country done to improve that
flower } It is true that we have greatly
improved our methods of cultivation of
the rose for the production of bloom, and
are enabled to produce them in larger
quantity and of a better quality, leaving
the production of varieties almost entirely
to growers in other countries where the
climate is as different from ours as our
methods of cultivation and uses to which
we put the rose are different from those of
the European growers. The result is that
vast sums are paid every year for new
roses, very few of which are ever heard of
after the first trial. Let me ask the ques-
tion, Why can we not produce our own
varieties of roses as we do carnations and
chrysanthemums ? It is true that it takes
a longer time to produce results with
roses than with either carnations or chrys-
anthemums, but would not the results
when attained be worth the cost ? This
seems to be the most promising field for
some enterprising rose grower. I believe
the time will soon come when we shall
have a class of roses of American origin
especially suited to our climate and re-
quirements.
The Society's Charter.
We had fondly hoped that the bill
which is before Congress, granting this
Society a national charter, would have
passed before now. It is a matter of prime
importance that a charter be procured,
audit is very desirable that we have a
national charter ; but if one should not be
granted before this Congress adjourns I
would recommend that a charter be
secured from the District of Columbia or
some one of the states. The Society of
American Florists has been a homeless
wanderer for ten years. The time has now
come when we should secure a home. A
suitable office should be provided for our
secretary, where the books and papers of
the Society could be kept, and where
periodicals and reports on subjects con-
nected with horticulture could be collected
and in time alibrary.
Suggestion Regarding Work of Secretary.
The secretary should receive such
compensation for his services as, would
enable him to devote his whole time toth&
interests of the Society. Much of the-
work that is now intrusted to the conamit-
tees, such as the committee on statistics-
and nomenclature, could either be done
by the secretary, or the committee could
be materially assisted by him. There are-
innumerable ways that a paid officer
could be of great benefit to the Society. I
would earnestly recommend that arrange-
ments be made as speedily as possible to
carry this recommendation into effect.
Bonds Shonld be Giren by Secretary and Treasurer..
The secretary and treasurer should
be required to give a bond to the Society
for the faithful performance of their re-
spective duties. This has not been done
heretofore.
To Merge Affiliated Bodies Into One— the S. A. F.
What is to be the future relations
between tbis Society and its numerous off-
springs— the chrysanthemum, carnation
and rose societies — should receive our seri-
ous consideration at this time. That the
chrysanthemum and carnation societies
have done much good by imparting useful
knowledge in the culture of their special
favorites we all know, but could not this
work be as well done by a section of this
Society as by a separate organization, on
the principle that in union there is-
strength ? 1 think the work of all the
societies could be much better done by the
Society of American Florists. It would
certainly be more convenient to have one
secretary's office for all the societies than
to have them scattered as they now are.
To Examine Employee and Grant Gertiftcates.
It seems to me that the Society of
American Florists can confer no greater
benefit upon the profes.«ion than to pro-
vide a means whereby the wheat maybe
separated from the chaff among the army
of journeyman Rorists. I believe it can d&
this by establishing an examining board
whose duty it shall be to examine florists
who may wish to avail themselves of the
privilege, granting certificates setting
forth the degree of proficiency possessed
by each one examined.
The examination might be oral or writ-
ten, or a combination of bofch. The sub-
jects touched upon would naturally be
very diversified, but not more so than the
florists' daily work. There should be a
separate examination for each specialty;
take, for example, the rose. The one sub-
ject might be divided into numerous
heads, say :
(a) Propagation; (b) General culture;
(c) Insect enemies; (d) Fungous enemies;
(e) Fertilizers and how to use them ; (/)
Growing for flowers; (fl) Growing for
plants, etc.
A man, who, after wrestling with these
inquiries, carried out to their fullest ex-
tent, could show a flrst class rose certifi-
cate would hardly need any other voucher,
and one possessing rose, carnation and
chrysanthemum certificates would not
need any other evidence to prove himself
a good all around grower of these flowers.
The growing of general bedding plants
could be covered in another division, and
of hardy plants in still another. Orchids
too, and palms and like decorative plants
should be provided for. In these days of
specialties it is not necessary that a man
should have a high percentage in every de-
partment. We already talk of rose
growers, carnation growers, etc. If we
know just what a man can do (where he is
strong and where he is weak), selection of
the work of most importance to the em-
ployer is simple.
That some such plan would be ejjually
to the advantage of the working florist and
his employer no one can doubt, and that
it would give our profession a higher
standing in the eyes of the public is equally
certain ; people have a good deal of respect
for organized effort in any form. When it
is known that a florist, to be recognized as
such, must pass a careful examination and
receive a certificate of proflciency people
will conclude that they really occupy a
higher plane than an agricultural laborer
with whom they are very often classed.
As to employers, the granting of certifi-
cates should greatly simplify their anxie-
ties as regards help. Those who want
good men, worthy of fair wages and fair
treatment, will want men who hold certi-
ficates ; if they want cheap labor they
must expect unskilled labor. Such a con-
summation as this, likely both to elevate
the position of the journeyman florist, and
to lessen the anxieties of his employer, is
surely worth consideration.
The adoption of such a plan of work
would also surely strengthen the Society.
It would bring to its annual meetings
many journeymen anxious to secure certi-
ficates from the examining board (which
should be in session at each annual meet-
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ing) and certificates issued by it would
magnify its importance as an organization
of real practical benefit to the trade.
Of course the examining board should be
composed of the best and most capable men
in the Society in the several divisions, and
certificates avparded with the greatest care.
Secretary's Report.
Secretary Stewart • then read his
report as follows :
The story of the meeting at St. Louis
last year having been given in full detail
in the printed report, it is hardly neces-
sary to make more than a general allusion
to it on this occasion. There are a few
points, however, to which we might profit-
ably give a few moments' attention. It
had been expected that the World's Fair
would prove a contributing attraction, it
being the general opinion that the attend-
ance of Eastern members especially would
be much larger on this account than
would ordinarily be the case at a point so
far West, but these expectations were not
realized, and it transpired that the World's
Fair, instead of augmenting our attend-
ance had a contrary effect. Not many of
our craft could spare the time to visit both
Convention and Fair, so they naturally
chose the latter.
Another drawback to last year's attend-
ance was the fear of hot weather; this
happily proved to be unfounded, and
whatever the ordinary St. Louis weather
may be, we must give it credit for having
treated us well on that occasion.
These were the drawbacks. They were
offset by many advantages, which the visi-
tors were not slow to appreciate, and
which made the occasion one of the great-
est enjoyment to all those who were pres-
ent. vVhether in visiting the far-famed
Shaw Botanical Gardens, riding through
the beautiful avenues and parks of the
city, under the escort of our big-hearted
St. Louis brethren, listening to essays and
discussions of more than the usual inter-
est and value, or in meeting with the
famous horticulturists from the old world
who honored us with their presence, the
St. Louis Convention was a continual
round of enjoyment, both physical and
mental, and all felt at home from the mo-
ment we listened to those eloquent words
of welcome from St. Louis* gifted mayor
until we took a last lingering look at the
radiant arches of the illuminated city.
As in every Instance where the attend-
ance at a convention has been small, the
receipts for the year have been materially
reduced. From present indications the
falling off is only temporary, however, as
a large majority of the members who
failed to pay their dues last year are com-
ing forward and making their arrearages
good, and there is no doubt that the pres-
ent year will see our paid-up membership
list fully up to the maximum. The whole
number of dues collected for 1893, up to
August 19, is 607, and members of 1892
who are in arrears for 1893 number 269, but
these figures will change considerably for
the better when the large number of ar-
rearages paid up at this meeting are
counted.
Death has made unusual havoc in our
ranks since we last met. Eleven of our
members have been taken away, and in
this number are included two who were
among the Society's founders and have al-
ways been faithful workers in its behalf.
The list of deaths is as follows :
N. Singler, Washington Heights, 111.,
August 24, 1893 ; C. A. Dahl, Atlanta, Ga.,
September, 1893; Thos. Hudson, Northamp-
ton, Mass., September, 1893: H. A. Daacke,
New York City, October, 1893; J. R.
Bather, Clinton, la., November 22, 1893;
W. F. F. Murray, Atco, N, J., November
22, 1893; E,. J.' Halliday, Baltimore, Md.,
March 11, 1894 ; Harry C. Cass, Allegheny,
Pa., March 20, 1894; M. A. Hunt, Terre
Haute, Ind., April 23, 1894; L. Guerineau,
Northampton, Mass., June 8, 1894; W. M.
Eldridge, Wilkesbarre, Pa., August 6,
1894.
The regular Winter meeting of the Ex-
ecutive Committee was held at Philadel-
phia on February 13 and 14. The Phila-
delphia brethren were kind and thought-
ful as always. Many timely questions
regarding the Society's future policy
and work were brought forward and
earnestly discussed, and the foundations
laid for the very comprehensive prog-
ramme which is now before you. Among
the important matters considered were our
relations with the Hail Association, the
Chrysanthemum and Carnation Societies
and other auxiliary organizations, the feasi-
bility of devising some equitable and
economical plan of greenhouse insurance
against fire, the injury sustained by the
trade through the shipment of lily blooms
from Bermiida and the remedy therefor,
the work of the Nomenclature Committee
as well as that of the two special commit-
tees provided for at the St. Louis meeting
viz.: On a standard list of commercial
decorative plants and statistics of imports
and exports. Requisite funds for the
needs of these committees were duly pro-
vided for.
The change in time for the sessions — the
substitution of afternoon for evening
meetings— was in accordance with the ad-
vice of Philadelphia members who ex-
plained to the committees that on account
of the attractions and distractions peculiar
to Atlantic City, a fuller attendance at the
meetings would thus be secured.
The annual badges provided for the
Society, having been long regarded as in-
artistic and inappropriate it was decided
to have a new die made, which, while ad-
hering to the old design of a rose leaf,
should be a more truthful representation
of that object, and it is believed that the
members generally will be pleased with
the change.
Resolutions in memory of the late Geo.
W. Childs were drawn up by a special
committee, and an engrossed copy pre-
pared and sent to Mrs. Childs on behalf of
the Society of American Florists.
Your secretary would respectfully be-
speak for the noted specialists who are to
address us a full attendance at the meet-
ings— a recognition to which these gentle-
men are justly entitled. Note particularly
the early hour at which the morning ses-
sions open, and bear in mind that a full
hall and prompt opening at the time
named in the programme will be due
courtesy to the essayists, and will conduce
to the pleasure of each and every Indi-
vidual by insuring an early adjournment
to the beach and its delights,
Treasnrer'B Keport.
Mr. Reynolds, of Terre Haute, Ind. ,
representing the estate of the late Myron
A. Hunt, submitted a report showin'g the
state of the Society's finances so far as Mr.
Hunt was concerned. He feelingly refer-
red to the sad circumstances attending the
death of the late treasurer, adding that
fear for the recovery of his wife, combined
with his own suffering and trouble, were
alone the cause of his tragic end. **He was
as good a Christian as ever lived," and the
City of Terre Haute and the Society of
American Florists had, by his death, suf-
fered irreparable loss. The report showed
the receipts to be $3,901.58 ; disbursements,
$1,747.36, leaving a balance in the hands of
the trustees of $2,154,32, which amount
was ready to be paid over the successor of
Mr. Hunt.
Secretary Stewart, who had acted as
treasurer pro-tem, presented an adjunct
report, showing his receipts and expendi-
tures from the time of Mr. Hunt's death
up to July 1.
Beport of JEfomenclatare Committee.
[Mr. May, in the absence of the
chairman of this committee, read the fol-
lowing report.]
Your Nomenclature Committee,
appointed by the Executive Committee at
its Philadelphia meeting, beg leave to re-
port as follows :
The committee has made diligent in-
quiry as to cases of misnaming, correc-
tions and improvements needed in the
naming of decorative plants, and other
matters falling within the province of the
committee, and has ascertained that the
work of the Society and its nomenclature
committees for the period of years just
passed, has resulted in a very considerable
improvement in the matter of nomencla-
ture in the trade. No very flagrant errors,
or nomenclature abuses calculated to de-
ceive, have been reported to the commit-
tee.
In roses, the nomenclature of which was
formerly greatly confused, we are in-
formed on good authority that for the
last two seasons there has not been ob-
served a single case of duplication or mis-
naming. We have learned that one West-
ern florist disposed of a considerable
quantity of Virginian stock under the
name of Linum flavum, a totally different
plant, so that the error was detected the
moment that the plants began growth ;
but it is hard even to suggest the reasons
for this substitution, which was appar-
ently simply the result of a gross blunder.
This committee records its gratification
that the Society, in accordance with the
recommendation of the Nomenclature
Committee last year, has appointed a
committee for the preparation of a stand-
ard list of decorative plants handled by
the American trade, guided by the princi-
ples which were announced at the St.
Louis convention, and which are printed
in full in the proceedings of the Society for
1893, at page 92, and we wish to urge upon
every member of the American trade his
cordial co-operation with the committee in
its difficult but useful task. Respectfully
submitted,
Wm. Trelease, Chairman.
To the Society of American Florists dott in Con-
Tention at Atlantic City, N. J.
Your committee very much regret
the absence of the chairman of this com-
mittee, Mr. Wm. Trelease, who has taken
great pains with this work, and in his ab
sence, but with his entire concurrence, we
present the following as an appendix to
his report just read :
We sent out the following letter to the
representative men in the country, where-
ever we thought we could get any informa-
tion bearing upon the subject; replies to
some are herewith attached, or parts of
them bearing upon the subject :
Dear Sir ;~The Nomenclature Committee of
the Society of American FJorists are very de-
s rious of makinfr as complete a report of any
misnaming of plants that may be in circulation
at this time, or errors, dupJicates, or anything-
calculated to be misleading to tlie florist or
general public as possible, and with that end in
view the committee through me (as the chair-
man, Ml-. Trelease, is absent from the country
at this time) specially request that if you can
give us any information bearing upon this
point you will kindly do so at once, to enable
us to make a full report which cannot be other-
wise than beneficial to us all.
Thanking you in advance, and hoping to get
your reply at once, I am, fraternally yours,
John N. May.
Two parties reply in reference to carna-
tion Portia being sold as Lady Emma.
While the true Lady Emma, which was
sent out in '75 or '76, was a dull brick red,
totally distinct from Portia, the general
opinion, as far as we can find, is that the
variety now offered as Lady Emma is Por-
tia, pure and simple. Personally, I have
grown the two side by side, as offered by
different growers, and have never been
able to detect the slightest difference.
Stock procured from different growers
will sometimes for the first season show a
little difference in growth, but none the
second season with me. The variety sold
this season as Bouton d'Or is not that va-
riety, but is Baron de Rothschild of the
French. The case of carnation Geneva
distributed this season by the Wisconsin
Flower Exchange, of Milwaukee, Wis., is
an unfortunate one, as there is already a
variety under that name sent out by
Messrs. W. P. Simmons & Co., of Geneva,
Ohio, some four years ago, and described
as "white, striped with purple." Such du-
plications of names are calculated to be
very misleading, and we therefore advise
that the name Geneva be changed by the
Wisconsin Flower Exchange.
In chrysanthemums we find the follow-
ing : The variety sent out the present sea-
son by two firms— one as James Comley,
the other as Uncle Sam — are one and the
same variety ; it is also known around
Boston, where It has been grown for four
or five years, as Donald and Eugene R.
Knapp. We are informed that James
Comley, being registered by the intro-
ducer under that name, is entitled to it
over all others.
The following synonyms also occur, the
first name having precedence by either
registration or dissemination :
L'Enf ant des deux Mondes . White Boehmer.
W. A. Manda Patrick Bari-y-
Domination Mrs. Geo. Bullock.
J. H.Cliffe Wm. Simpson.
Portia Mrs. James Paul.
Princess of Chrysanthe-
mums Good Gracious.
V. H. HaUock Dawn.
Ruth Marguerite Graham.
Mrs. Wm.Tevis Golden Wedding.
are said by some large growers to be
identical while others say it is doubtful.
Should they prove on further trial to be
identical the first name has the precedence,
being disseminated first. There are many
others with duplicate names, but to give
an entire list would, we think, be burden-
some to this Society.
In roses we have received only the fol-
lowing two : Duchess de Monca has been
sent out by two firms, both roses being
quite distinct, the one sent out by Weber
being much the better variety ; which has
the precedence of the name we are unable
to ascertain.
One correspondent complains that the
Climbing La France has not the color,
shape or fragrance of La France, and
claims his customers say they have been
deceived by it.
Of geraniums there is a variety widely
distributed in Western New York and
Pennsylvania under the name Lettree, the
correct name of which is F. S. Raspail.
Lettree was a poor pink variety, discarded
by most growers years ago. Some of the
California growers complain that Mrs.
Robert Sandiford, received from an East-
ern house, is the same as the Duchess of
Teck sent out several years ago by an Eng-
lish firm. They also complain that an
Eastern grower is listing two varieties as
"Empress of India." This, in our opinion,
is an error which the parties should cor-
rect, as it certainly is likely to cause dis-
satisfaction and confusion.
Caunas, considering their multiplication
of names and wide popularity, appear to
have escaped duplication so far as we have
been able to ascertain, with the exception
of Florence Vaughan and Antoiue Barton,
which, in the opinion of experts, are syn-
onymous; Florence Yaughan being dis-
tributed first and the Canna should be
known under that name.
The De Parma violet is a sport from the
original De Parma o£ the French and Ger-
mans, or, the Neapolitan o£ the English
and Americans, and to designate it from
the original should have had a distinct
name ; then, if it proves valuable, it would
avoid confusion in the future.
Magnolia fi. pi. proved identical with
Magnolia stellata.
Some complaints reach us that catalogue
men still persist in wrong classification of
plants. One writer says that he supposes
that having used them so long they reason
asthelawyersdo, "thelongeryou continue
to do wrong the less harm there is in it.
If you owe a man $10.00 for six years the
debt becomes outlawed ; you live on a piece
of property for twenty years without pay-
ing rent, you may claim it, &c., and nav-
ing used wrong classification of plants for
so many years there can be now no harm
in trying to mislead the public." This, in
our estimation, is mistaken policy, and we
think that the S. A. F. should use its ut-
most influence to correct all such evils.
A case in point is the Richardia Africana,
commonly called "Calla Lily" or "Lily
of the Nile"— not being a lily at all it
should not be catalogued or sold as such.
There are several other misnomers in this
line that we think should be corrected.
We feel that we should not be discharg-
ing our duty to this Society and its mem-
bers if we omitted to call the attention of
the S. A. P. to such errors, but we are also
very pleased to add that the work of this
Society in this line in former years has had
the very desirable effect of greatly improv-
ing the general classification and rightly
naming of plants, and with care and earn-
est work of this Society we trust that in
the near future there will benothing what-
ever for such a committee as this to
report.
Committee on Statistics.
Mr. John Burton, for this commit-
tee, stated that this report was not ready.
They had expected to get the work done
chiefiy through the State Department, but
Messrs. Durfee and Smith, residents in
Washington, and members of the commit-
tee, had both been busy.
Committee on Standard List of Decorative Plantsg
It was reported thatthis committee
had been reconstituted with the following
gentlemen as its members : Prof. W. Tre-
lease, Edwin Lonsdale, G. C. Watson, W.
H. Taplin and W. A. Manda, and that a
circular letter had been sent out to every
florist issuing catalogues, and to all mem-
bers, calling for suggestions.
The burdensome task of classifying the
names was now under way, and as soon as
this shall have been done a complete list
will be carefully revised and submitted to
specialists for the elimination of syno-
nyms, and they hoped that the list so re-
vised could be adopted by the executive
committee in session next February. The
committee asked the hearty and early co-
operation of the trade, and while they did
not expect that the Spring catalogues
could be brought into conformity with the
standard list in hand, the Nomenclature
Committee for 1895 would be able to ren-
der more efficient service, and the prompt
publication of the list will make it possi-
ble for dealers to conform to it later.
Discussion of President's Address.
Secretary Esler, of the Florists'
Hail Association, discussed the part of the
president's address dealing with the rela-
tions of the S. A. F. and its numerous off-
springs. He believed that the work of
each society could be better done by spe-
cialists than by a general body. The ques-
tion was of such importance that he
thought a committee should be appointed
by the S. A. F., who should endeavor to
arrange for a closer relationship between
the societies— a relationship which would
be satisfactory to both ; the work was get-
ting too far apart.
Mr. J. N. Jordan, of St. Louis, said the
criticism of the secretary of the Hail Asso-
ciation might be very right, but it seemed
to him that the president did not include
in the category of associations the Hail
Association, which was an incorporated
organization, and could not be run And
managed by the S. A. F., which was not
an incorporated body.
Mr. Jordan also referred to the presi-
dent's remarks as to granting certificates
to those who had their labor to dispose of.
They had been discussing from year to
year, ever since the organization of the
Society, their higher education, and how
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were they to know those who were edu-
cated unless they did issue certificates or
some other marks showing that they pos-
sessed qualifications for the position that
they asJted to fill. He did not know that
they had advanced a great deal in that di-
rection ; he thonght if an executive board,
or gentlemen (with knowledge in the vari-
ous lines of business) the Society might
nominate, examined the persons who
wanted positions, they could ascertain in a
very few minutes whether the persons
were qualified to fill the vacancies, and
upon that one point the board should
know whether they had the particular
knowledge to manage a business in differ-
ent states, having regard to the climatic
variations of each location.
The same rule applied with gardeners
coming from Europe. Those, for instance,
who have served with distinction in Great
Britain would be almost valueless in Mis-
souri until they had served a yearortwo
in that western dry climate. If this were
attended to it would prove of great service
to horticulture.
Mr. Williamson, of Memphis, endorsed
Mr. Jordan's remarks. He said a man
from the north was of little use down in
Tennessee for the first six months. In ad-
dition to the certificate a man ought to
have considerable practical experience.
Every florist could examine his own men
and soon find out whether they under-
stood their business or not.
Mr. DaRie thought the suggestion a
most important one. We could easily
hear what a man has to say for himself,
and in a written or oral examination he
might be able very glibly to tell them how
to do certain things. Thespeaker went on
to relate his experience witb a tramp who
furnished what purported to be recom-
mendations from principal florists, written
on their own letter heads, turned out to be
a rapcal. He would not rely on any ex-
amination— a man might have sufficient
knowledge to pass an examination, but
the question was whether he had enough
push, energy, honesty and other qualifica
tions, to enable him to assist a person to
succeed in his business. An examination
would be all right and an essential part
for obtaining a certificate, butaknowledge
of the individual services should be ob-
tained from those who have employed him.
Mr. Jordan said that recommendations
were often worthless. To his own know-
ledge, men in the Society had given a man
a certificate for the purpose of getting rid
of him, and that was one reason why he
iwauted a committee from the Society to
examine applicants, ascertain where they
had worked, whether his employer was a
r'espectable man in business.
Mr. P. O'Mara thought that printed
copies of the president's address should
be distributed so that members
might get the salient points. Regarding
the question of labor, it seemed to him
that the suggestion relative to granting
credentials to anybody testifying as to his
capacity was in theory a very good thing,
but it would hardly ever work out in prac-
tice. .His personal experience as to the
needs of the florists for help resolved itself
into this : beginning with March to, say
through April and May, they were flooded
with applications for good men ; then the
demand ceased, and they were flooded
with applications from good men for posi
tions. The granting of these certiflcates
might be an inception of a labor organiza-
tion of florists' employes, and they might
find themselves some day face to face with
something like the bricklayer or the carpen-
ter and be threatened with a calling out of
employes on a refusal to give a man cer-
tain wages. A personal examination by
the florist would, he thought, satisfy him
as to the capabilities of his applicant.
K. L. Grant, Chicago, thought if they
were to have any progress in the future
they should adopt some different tactics
than they had employed in the past. He
had read the president's address, and it
seemed to him it struck an important
opening for progress. Would it not be
possible (it certainly would be possible)
and valuable if there was a committee of
this organization to whom any member
of the craft who might desire to go on
record could go and communicate every-
thing he knew, more or less, and also
where he had worked in the past. Then
let committee commtinicate with the par-
ties for whom he had worked and ascertain
from them in confidence just what the
man could do — where he was weak and
where strong ; let that information go on
record for the benefit of the members of
this Society. He thought the great value
of a thing of that kind would be to encour-
age youngmen to go on record ; furnish an
opportunity for the studious young man,
and the man of good, correct habits, to
separate himself from the crowd of tramps
with which this profession is more or less
overloaded. If they could do that they
will have takeu a step in the right direc-
tion.
Mr. 0*Mara said he knew a good step
which would most assuredly give better
service. The field of horticulture was one
where the highest wages could not be paid
to the laborer, therefore it would be al-
ways more or less subject to attacks of
nomadic labor, people who imagine they
are fiorists. His experience was that a
good man was very rarely out of employ-
ment as a commercial fiorist; he might be
for a short time. The speaker did not
think the condition of labor at the present
time required such a step as proposed. If
a committee were appointed to take it in
charge they would find a very large task
on their hands, which would hardly give
the results that would be desired.
W. S. Rennison, Sioux City, la., thought
something should be done in the matter,
and a committee appointed to consider it.
Eastern florists might have no difficulty in
getting help, but Western florists had
often to spend $300 to try a man, and then
the test might probably not be ended. He
had been out as much as $500 in these
lines.
Judge Hoitt thought the matter should
be left in the hands of the florists them-
selves. When a recommendation as to
service was given it should mean some-
thing— make it mean just what it said.
Men should be made to earn and deserve
the recommendations they received. He
had found that recommendations, which
appeared to be at first sight genuine, were
often, after inquiring, worthless ; such
were dangerous, and no man had a right
to give any one a first-class recommenda-
tion unless he deserved it. What was
wanted was a man who could live up to
his recommendations every time. Recom-
mendations might set forth the qualifica-
tions of any one, but after passing an ex-
amination by a committee it would often be
found that they were not worth what they
purported to be. In passing examina-
tions, oral or written, the young man who
could talk glibly, write rapidly and
fluently, that young man will pass a much
superior examination to a man who can
go into a greenhouse and get the practical
results. It was the same in all profes-
sions, A young man, for instance, might
go and pass a bright, clean cut examina-
tion for admittance to the bar, but when
it came to practice he was "not in it."
The president's suggestion might be all
right in theory, but when they came right
down to the hard pan, to the hard headed
business working, the speaker submitted
that they would not accomplish the re-
sults they were seeking for.
Mr. Esler asked the Judge what he pro-
posed doing with the florists who granted
certificates to men who were not worth
one hundred cents on the dollar ? A voice:
"sit on them I"
Mr. Grant said the Judge criticised the
value of an examination, yet he (the
Judge) was at onetime admitted to the
bar, through the medium of an examina-
tion ; the bar had determined that an ex-
amination was necessary. He did not
imagine when the Bar Association admit-
ted a man they thought he was to turn out
a first-class lawyer ; they knew hehad gone
through a certain process of education
which should make him a lawyer of fair
capacity, provided he had it in him. The
proposed examination partook somewhat
of the same relation. Mr. Grant thought
the committee, if appointed, could investi-
gate thoroughly into the recommendations
presented by the candidate from those he
had worked for, and who were familiar
with the ins and outs of his character and
ability. He asked that the man who had
a clean record be given an opportunity to
show it up.
Mr. J. C. Vaughan endorsed what Judge
Hoitt had said. It was well known among
the trade that certain large houses employ-
ing hundreds of men, make it a practice to
write a first-class testimonial with a view
to secure the trade which these young men
are able to influence after they are located
through the country. It seemed to him
that direct information secured by the
committee could have as much force as
these letters have done.
Mr. J. L. Dillon did not think it possible
to carry the suggestion out. There were
in the United States 4,000 or 5,000 florists ;
their help would number at least 20,000;
out of this large number hundreds would
apply for these certificates and to examine
them in order to satisfy the committee
would require an immense amount of
time; he thought it impossible to give
each candidate an examination and recom-
mendation that would carry any weight
with it.
Mr. O'Mara said he did not know of any
large house that sent out a man with
recommendations, but he assumed there
was no house, either large or small, that
would send out a man with a recommenda-
tion unless they had some personal knowl-
edge of bis ability. The speaker himself
handled in the course of a year thousands
of testimonials given to men from all parts
of the country and from the other side of
the water; and there were not ten per
cent, of these recommendations that said
anything— absolutely nothing. He ques-
tioned each man as to what he can do.
Mr. O'Mara corroborated Judge Hoitt's
opinion that recommendations should
mean what they said. Meaningless recom-
mendations were not worth the paper they
were printed on.
Mr. DuRie thought the members of this
Society ought to resolve to be careful in
giving recommendations. If an employer
does say something good about a man he
should be careful not to say_ too much,
such as, "He is a good man in every re-
spect."
Mr. John N. May said he had watched
this subject and studied it for a great
many years. In his boyhood days he
served some time in two gardens. There
was a good deal brought into bearing there
which had the effect of making several
young men undergo an examination be-
fore they could get a diploma. They thought
by that means they could send out a bet-
ter grade of young progressive gardeners
through Great Britain. He and all the
rest went through it; but unfortunately
he was then, as now — he could not talk,
and did not get a diploma ; but lots who
never worked so hard as he did got a di-
ploma and went out into the world. And
the same practice he had found every day
through life. It was the theorist who got
the diploma ; the hard working man gets
to the bottom of facts, and these men I
want to employ. He had never seen a
hard working, industrious, deserving fel-
low, in our business in this country, walk
but a very short time before he could find
employment. It was the deadbeats who
wanted the diplomas and letters of recom-
mendation, and those will impose upon a
committee of this Society, or any other in-
dividual who wanted to be imposed upon ;
it was not the hard working, industrious,
trustworthy young man ttiat will ever
come and ask this Society for a diploma.
[Applause.]
President Anthony supplemented his
address by stating that his first impulse
was to recommend that the Society issue
blanks to be filled up by parties, instead of
them granting the ordinary recommenda-
tions, which mean nothing. He would
not trust a man with a steam engine un-
less he examined him, and that thorough-
ly. He did not see why the same policy
regarding examinations could not be
pursued by the florist trade as existed in
other lines of business. No man should
be allowed to run a florist establishment
unless he knew how. The small florist
and amateur had no protection in the
matter ; they did not know at present
whether a man was a competent fiorist or
a tramp when he made application for a
vacant situation. It was true that the
committee might be imposed upon by the
tramp, but they would soon detect the
fraud. In the blanks he proposed should
be issued, the information should be given
as to the man's qualifications, whether he
was an expert propagator, a fair one or a
good one, and when he possessed several
of these blanks, filled up by different peo-
ple who have employed him. a consensus
of the whole should be considered by the
committee.
The meeting here adjourned for dinner.
Afternoon Session.
First Day, August 21, 1894.
This session opened an hour later
than stated on the programme— viz , 3:30
P.M. ; the attendance was hardly as large
as at the forenoon meeting.
The first thing taken up was the reading
by W. H. Taplin, of Holmesburg, Pa., of
his essay on
Some Requirements for the Elevation
of our Business.
In considering the problem of the
elevation of our business, it will doubt-
less be remembered by many of those
present that various phases of this subject
have been very ably discussed by former
essayists before this society, and it will
therefore not be necessary to enter into
any lengthy explanations or arguments
as to why the business needs elevating,
the admitted fact that there is room for
improvement being quite sufficient ex-
cuse for the present writing, and this
same fact will, in all probability, furnish
the opportunity for much abler papers
from other pens at future conventions of
the Society of American Fiorists.
We find from daily experience that
the most successful men of business are
the most systematic ones, those who pay
tlie strictest attention to the details of
organization, and keep thoroughly posted
in regard to any movements that tend
towards the advancement of those in-
terests in which they are particularly
concerned.
Eternal vigilence, we are told is the
price of success, and this is no where
more true than when applied to the busi-
ness of a florist, a business in which the
habit of close observation is of the flrst
importal^ce if we desire to keep our stock
up to a given standard, and our business
abreast with the times, for in this age of
keen competition the man who hesitates
is lost.
Taking the figures of the last census as
a basis, we can safely estimate that our
business now I'epresents an invested cap-
ital of nearly forty millions of dollars,
and an interest of such magnitude as
tills sum indicates certainly sliould have
some standing among the industries of
the country.
But our methods must be such as to
command respect in order to gain recog-
nition from the business world in general,
and one great requisite in this direction
is the practice of more system in our
house-keeping, if we may be permitted
to use this term in reference to green-
house work. The man who takes no
account of stock, and does not know the
result of his sales in any particular spec-
ialty for tlie past season, nor how those
sales compare with the results of former
seasons, cannot expect to make much
progress toward the elevation of his
individual business, and without the
efforts of individuals any movement on
this line by organizations will naturally
prove to be failures.
In the opinion of the writer, systematic
work, orderly arrangement and cleanli-
ness are among the first requirements to
be observed by the grower of plants who
feels interested in tlie elevation of his
business, for on system depends liis pro-
fits, on orderly arrangement and proper
display of his stock depends most of his
sales, and cleanliness is as essential to
the best growth of most plants. A heavy
crop of weeds, muddy walks, broken
down benches, and a generally unkempt
appearance should not be accepted as
indications of how busy we are, but
rather as evidence that there is a screw
loose in the management.
This state of affairs, though not so pre-
valent now as it was a few years ago,
is still too much in evidence in many
establishments, and deserves a radical
change, for if order is Nature's first law,
we who practice " an a?'£ which does me?id
Nature,^' as Shakespeare tells us, should
surely strive to observe that law.
Have a general cleaning up at proper
intervals, keep walks, benches and all
the surroundings of the houses neat and
tidy, arrange the plants in the most at-
tractive manner, and employ help enough
to keep them in tliat condition. It is
false economy to worry along with an
insufficient force of men, and we all
know that the most efficient and reliable
help is the cheapest in the end, and in
this connection it may be added that so
far as my experience has gone, a proper
proportion of men to glass is about one
man to each six thousand square feet of
glass in an average establishment, unless
the business includes much out-door
work or jobbing, and in the latter case
an extra man or two may be needed dur-
ing the busy season at least.
A systematic arrangement of the labor
should also be made, by appointing cer-
tain men to attend to the routine work
of watering, ventilating and firing of
certain houses, (if the size of the place
does not warrant the employment of a
regular fireman) and these men to be
held responsible for the performance of
these duties at the right time, for by this
method the men become more interested
in the welfare of the plants under their
immediate control, and will take some
pride in keeping them in condition.
But this idea of systematic work is not
only applicable to the grower, for even
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ainoQg the retailers the lack of system is
sometimes found, and dirty floors, dusty
shelves, and littered counters are some-
times seen where we had been led to ex-
pect aesthetic elegance. By the use of
, the above term, I do not intend to signify
\ velvet carpets, lace curtains and bell-boy
f with large gilt buttons, but rather the
idea that where choice and delicate flow-
ers are exposed for sale, cleanliness
should prevail, and some effort be made
in the direction of proper display and
adornment.
The retail florist can be, and really is.
in some cases, an educator of the public
taste, but in order to attain such promi-
nence, he must use business methods,
and among these are courteous salespeo-
ple, careful attention in the selection and
packing of even a small order, promipt
delivery, and a regular system of book-
keeping. A closer observance of these
items would doubtless promote the inter-
ests of this branch of the trade to such a
degiee that many outstanding liabilities
could be more promptly met, and thus
much benefit accrue to the trade in gen-
eral.
But in order to make any of these sug-
gested reforms operative, the proprietor
of the establishment must take the initia-
tive, and with the adoption of certain
regulations, the habit of neatness and
systematic work can readily be inaugu-
rated among the men.
These brief remarks in reference to a
more thorough organization of indi-
vidual establishments as a means of ele-
vating our business, bring to mind the
fact that there is another agency that we
should encourage with the same end in
view, namely : our national, state and
local organizations. It is unquestionably
true, that the Society of American Flor-
ists has accomplished good in bringing
the members of the trade together and
stimulating the exchange of ideas, for
by no other means could such a repre-
sentative gathering be brought together,
and similar benefits, though in a more
restricted degree, have been secured from
the various florists clubs and horticultu-
ral societies. These influences should
be encouraged, for they all tend toward
the spread of knowledge of plants, flow-
ers and gardening, and are thus agencies
for the promotion and elevation of our
business, and as such, should receive our
hearty support.
A tasty exhibit at a local exhibition is
a good card, and while there is not in all
cases an immediate increase in trade
from this source, yet it is one of the best
opportunities for the florist to display
his talent and enterprise, and to create a
good impression on the public mind.
And still another requirement for the
advancement of our business, is for every
member of the trade, whether employer
or employed, to secure as good a horti-
cultural education as possible.
I believe in a combination of practical
experience and theoretical knowledge,
, with the former predominating, for while
y we sometimes note actual successes in
' the trade, made by purely theoretical
men, yet the weight of evidence is in
favor of the man with experience.
One road to improvement in the matter
of education, will be found in encourag-
ing the reading habit among the men in
your employ, and if they decline to sub-
scribe to one or more of the various hor-
ticultural periodicals, it may prove a
good investment for the employer to
make a few extra subscriptions each sea-
son and distribute the papers among the
men.
And in conclusion let me add, that
while the present condition of our busi-
ness is not entirely discouraging, yet it
seems that the more general adoption of
the three points of ( 1 ) systematic work,
( 2 ) organization, and ( 3 ) education would
tend to improve and elevate it, and with
this suggestion I leave the subject to the
wise consideration of the Society.
BiscuBBion of Mr. Taplin'B Efisay.
Mr. Edwin A. Seidewitz thought
the first consideration In the elevation of
the business was to start with those who
intended to go into it when they were
young. In the apprenticeship system this
country was poor, both in the florist and
every other line of business, and the first
thought in the minds of the youth of the
country was not that of becoming an ex-
pert in his profession, but how much
money there was in it for him. To the
speaker's mind that was all wrong ; he be-
lieved the florists' business belonged to the
arts, and he did not consider that any em-
ploye could be a good grower unless he
was in love with his business. Some
might ridicule the thought of working
merely tor love, but unless that spirit was
imbued in the young workman the florists
could not get as much out of him, and
could not elevate him to the extent they
ought. The speaker then referred to the
practice adopted by some growers, himself
iDcluded, of giving a boy some plants to
grow, and if he did them well to give him
a monetary consideration for his especial
care and work. In the old country when a
young man had been in an establishment
for some time he was able, through the
recommendation of his employer, to get a
position with some other grower. Here in
America when the florist got hold of a
good man he kept him, being afraid to let
him go in case somebody else would get
hold of him for so much money, and then
he could not be got back.
Mr. Seidewitz referred to the practice of
making his boys keep diaries in which
was entered details relative to certain
shrubs and perennials set apart for the
boys' use; also to the fact of his giving the
prize money obtained for his chrysanthe-
mums at shows to the men who grew the
plants ; and each man then tried to outdo
the other. They could never elevate their
business by simply looking at the money
side of It.
Mr. Benj. Hammond, of Flshkill, refer-
ring to the essayist's remarks as to florists
having things lying around in a slip-shod
way, said that by doing so instead of mak-
ing people believe you were busy and had
a great amount of business to do, a
stranger and a purchaser would by the
sight of a tumble down establishment,
form an impression that the man had
more business than he could attend to.
The speaker then took up the tramp ques-
tion. He stated that a bushel of them
would be more useful in a coffin under the
roots of an apple tree than they were for
any purpose wandering about the face of
the earth. The factors at the bottom of
the tramp question was lack of education
and more or less indolence. The speaker
endorsed the suggestion of the president
in regard to certificates as an excellent
thing. Ever since the formation of the
Society there had been one continual cry
of how to elevate the business, bow to raise
the florist above the grade of the agricul-
tural laborer. It was a hard thing to take
old dogs and teach them new tricks. At
the present time there were considerable
sized greenhouses and floral establish-
ments being run for revenue, and people
had got to work so that the pro9t from
their labor would give something more
than was required for the every day neces-
saries of life, if they meant to remain in
the florist business. Mr. Hammond then
went on to describe the openings which
the floribt profession afforded for boys, as-
serting that there was no business which
called for a more correct and accurate edu-
cation. A boy who had been two or three
years in an establishment could appear be-
fore a committee and pass a fair and rea-
sonable examination, and the fact that
such a certificate could be obtained would
be an incentive to the young man.
Mr. J. Spaulding, New London, Conn.,
said : " When you want to accomplish any-
thing you have to get to the root of it.
The root of the boy trouble was lack of
of previous education. His experience
with boys was that one boy was a boy,
two boys were half a boy and three boys
was no boy at all. [Laughter.] No boy of
from 12 to M years of age who had lived in
a city of say eight, twelve or twenty thou-
sand inhabitants would be of any use. The
fact was that unless they could get boys
who had been taught to use their hands
beforehand they were of no good. Since
he got too old to run about after the boys
he had never employed any, preferring to
have men.
The discussion on the certificate ques-
tion he characterized as one sided. Sup-
posing the florists would agree to some
method of dealing with tramps and others,
would it not be fair that the working men
should have an agreement among them-
selves to look after the florists ? When he
was a young man looking for a position as
head gardener in the Old World, a gentle-
man of laree experience said to him : "You
have as much right to inquire into the
character of those who are to employ you
as they have to inquire into yours." The
working man in our business has a right
to inquire into our characters, and "I tell
you we ought to make them good, and we
ought to deal honestly and fairly with a
man, and when we have a good one keep
him and treat him well, make it for his
advantage and yours, too. You won't do
much by changing about."
Fred. Storm, Jr., Bayside, N, Y., said it
seemed to him that they would get more
good from any boy if they put some de-
pendence in him ; if they continually
watched him he would be watching them,
and whenever he saw them coming he
would work like a steam engine. As re-
gards giving the boy a cbai ce to work for
a purpose— say a certificate that they know
that they can get — they will endeavor to
learn and learn fast, and they will feel a
pride when they hold that certificate and
feel that they are men and will have to do
men's work [Applause.]
Mr. F. S. Mathews, of Boston, Mass., then
presented his paper on "Comparative Colors
in Relation to Flowers." He prefaced his
remarks as follows: "It gives me great
pleasure to come before you and speak on
something which for some time past I
have been interested in and written about;
but it is one thing to talk to you and it is
quite another thing to write to you; it is
one thing to make colored papers and
your beautiful flowers talk, and it is quite
another thiiig to write in black and white
what one thinks.
"Before I proceed to read this little
paper I wish to make a prefatory remark
in one way. An old Eastern poet said, 'I
love God, I love children, I love flowers.'
I think there was a great deal of truth in
what he had to say. I believe that the
minister's profession, the florist's profes-
sion and the artist's profession are three
of the highest in the world. The man
whose work in this world is to struggle
after truth and to tell truth ; the man
whose work in the world is to show God's
sweetest smiles ; the man whose work is
to paint on paper or canvas God's beauty —
these men, I believe, are telling the whole
world three grand things.
"You are closely associated with the
artist in your profession. In the matter
of color we are all deficient in vision as
well as appreciation. It is not only the
people who are not attached to any of the
professional arts, who are, perhaps, as we
Idly say, 'color blind,' but even some art-
ists. OC course, there are true artists and
some florists who make color one grand
study, but there are very few of them, I
am sorry to say. In my profession, out of
a hundred men there are only two score
who really know what color is. I remem-
ber hearing a gentleman say one time
when looking at pictures in the Art Gal-
lery : 'These pictures are all very beauti-
ful, but I would just as lief have an en-
graving. I think it tells more truth. I
do not understand that picture there ; it
is one vast daub of green, and in the mid-
dle there is a red spot ; the man calls it a
sunset. I could do as well as that with a
rotten orange. ' Well ! we all have our
impression of Nature, and we draw that,
and we make that particularly the one
thing we are all after— every one of us —
and that is truth ; and when to-day I come
before you and have on this desk a perfect
distraction of color I do not know how I
am going to tell the truth ; it is not an
easy thing to tell, and what is more, what
I have to say is not invariable truth. I do
not think any two artists agree on any two
subjects. As regards schools we all disa-
gree ; as regards principle, or correctness
in art, we are all agreed, but as regards
the working out of that principle we are
all disagreed. When it comes to these
colored papers and these fiowers which
were given to me this morning, and which
are colored h^ God's hand, you. can see
what a little thing man can do, and you
will see what Almighty God can do
through your work ; because it is not the
wild flowers which give us the beautiful
range of color. I know of only a few ex-
ceptions where the wild flowers are really
grand and gorgeous, but these fiowers
here are colored through your instrumen-
tality, and mine are mud compared with
them ; and it won't take very long to
prove it to you."
Mr. Mathews displayed a dial with 16
colors the same as is used in schools for
giving instruction in color. He stated that
magenta was commonly considered an
undesirable color. Nobody seemed to like
it and urged florists to cultivate a taste for
that really beautiful color. The nearest
approach to yellow was the orange from
Tangiers.
Considerable error existed in the cata-
logues in regard to color descriptions ; for
instance, the nasturtium family could not
produce a yellow, yet we find them listed
as such. The trouble was color was seen
generically— not scientifically.
By the use of colored papers the essayist
showed how one color in close proximity
to another had a distractive influence and
modified the apparent hue. The artist who
could not match a color was lacking as an
artist. When he sees a sunset sky in July
and paints it in December, he must carry
the colors in his head. The color of the
canna could always be called a scarlet,
some of the new varieties he had seen and
would enumerate: Mad. Chas. Moret is a
brilliant scarlet ; Explorateur Crampbell,
seems to be a brilliant scarlet ; Queen
Charlotte was like Mme. Crozy with the
same beautiful golden yellow and perfect
scarlet; a spotted yellow variety is called
Florence Vaughan ; Count de Bouchard
possessed also a charming yellow color;
one which closely resembled a pure yellow,
but had orange scarlet in it, was Martin
Cahuzac. Mr. Mathews_then read:
Comparative Colors and their Relation
to Flowers.
One of the strongest elements of beauty
in nature is her colors. As time goes on,
the people of our country show an in-
creasing interest in pictures which are
full of color. We are past the age when
steel engravings were popular, and it is
not probable that there will be any re-
vival in this department of the engraver's
art.
How far the beauty of color in flowers
has exerted an influence in this change
from monochromatic to polychromatic
art, I am not prepared to say; but I
believe flower colors have bad more to do
with this matter than we are prone to
think. It is only within the past twenty
years that the florists have put before the
eyes of the public the magnificent pure
reds of carnations, and the glorious
magentas of the cinerarias. What in-
fluence this must have had on the city
people who do not possess garden plots
it is not easy to say ; but that the florist,
through his flowers, has been a potent
factor m nurturing a love of color, it is
reasonable and wise to believe.
But this growing fondness which we
indulge in for color sometimes outstrips
our knowledge of its character. We have
no reliable nomenclature of color tones,
and we resort to nature at once for a color
name which scientifically does not exist ;
as, for instance : peacock blue, cherry
red, sulphur yellow, pea green, crushed
raspberry, and old gold. We go jumping
about among natural objects for simili-
tudes in color, and we do not locate our
colors in the rainbow tints !
I would like to call your attention,
therefore, to colors, as we may find them
related to each other in the prismatic
condition. I regret that pigment color,
all that I can refer to directly, is so dread-
fully lacking in purity and brilliancy;
but at the same time it must be borue in
mind that color is color the world over;
and there is no color in the prism which
cannot be adequately represented by
pigment color.
The most remarkable thing about
Nature's colors is their purity. Flowers
possess the next best quality of tone to
that which we see in the rainbow. I
must refer to several splendid flowers
which illustrate this truth perfectly.
Prince of Orange calendula, Portia car-
nation. Empress of India nasturtium,
Madame Crozy canna, lemon colored
marigold (African), purple cineraria,
violet blue morning glory and new
cardinal poppy.
These flowers show the most extra-
ordinary brilliancy in such colors as
orange, pure red, vermilion, pure yellow,
pure purple, and violet. The pigments
of the artist's paint box, which go by the
same names, are not comparable with
them ! If I were to use bits of petals of
different flowers and connect these
together in imitation of the prismatic
colors, I would have no difficulty in find-
ing colors brilliant enough to match the
rainbow ! The color fire might be gone,
but the color purity would remain. A
dial with sixteen radiating colors, made
up of flower petals, could be completed
with the exceptions of pure blue and
peacock blue. These fire colors which it
would be extremely difficult if not im-
possible to find in Flora's world. I might
specify the sixteen hues as follows :
Pure yellow, Purple,
Green yellow, Magenta,
Pea green. Crimson,
Emerald green, Pure red.
Peacock blue, Scarlet,
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TH:E^ Florist's T5:?rcTTANGEi
The colors, as thej' are printed opposite
to each other, are what we term comple-
mentary hues, that is, they form a full
and complete color when mixed together,
which we call white.
In bringing this subject before you of
color for comparative examination, I
shall try to show how colors can be
recognized in their individuality, and
how we can avoid confusion in the use of
. color terms. It is, of course, a matter of
education in training the eye so it shall
distinguish between tints of similar
character; but provided one is not de-
ficient in their color sense, so we must
acknowledge them more or less color
blind, it is not difficult to present a few
simple colors in such a way that one may
easily recognize them ever afterward.
Scarlet is a red color which is charac
terized by a tincture of yellow. The
Ranunculus poppy gives us splendid
scarlet ; the new Cardinal poppy, one
which I may locate as having come to
me from Mr. W. Atlee Burpee, is a scar-
let flower with a minimum amount of
yellow in its composition, and a most
remarkable character of lightness and
purity of tone. There is positively no
Ranunculus poppy which can give us
the same color, and indeed I know of no
other flower which will approach it .in
clearness of hue. I have long ago ana-
lyzed the color of the Madame Crozy
canna, and found it an incomparable
scarlet, but the character of the color is
entirely different from that which we see
in the poppy which I mention ; it is
heavy, and has a surface brightness
with no depth at all. A very different
flower is the King of Tom Thumb nas-
turtium ; here is a iiery scarlet flower
which I cannot copy with any pigment
in my paint box ; you would smile at the
brick dust appearance of my best scarlet
vermilion besides the glorious intensity
of this nasturtium's petal. A step fur-
ther in intensity of color and 3rou have
the nasturtium Empress of India, a scar-
let red of great depth, which I am power-
less to reproduce with my paints.
So much for scarlet ; but red in purity
of tone it is not ; this must be borne in
mind. I have referred to the poppy
family as possessing some splendid scar-
lets ; I might as well include the nastur-
tium family, as it is capable of giving us
scarlet in all its intensity and paleness.
But the difference between the two fam-
ilies as regards red is wide ; poppies
give us a pure red in a more or less
dilute condition, but the nasturtiums are
absolutely incapable of producing any-
thing like red in purity of tone. It must
not be supposed that the Rose Nastur-
tium is an example of pure red, even in
a qualifying degree ; this flower is dilute
red scarlet in color tone, so far removed
from purity that there is about twenty
per cent, of yellow in its make-up.
In the balsam and the phlox families
there are no scarlet reds, and as far as
my knowledge goes nothing which re-
motely resembles them. The so-called
scarlet Phlox Drummondii is a pure red
flower with no trace of yellow in its com-
position. I regret constantly the misuse
of the color terra scarlet ; the seedsmen's
catalogues are full of the word, when
what is really meant is only a bright red
color. I am glad to see that in the
Century Dictionary, so recently pub-
lished, the proper and scientifical defini-
tion of specific colors is given ; the colors
are given their proper positions in the
spectrum, and at once anyone may dis-
cover by experiment the individuality of
a color of a certain name. As an exam-
ple of this one may find that scarlet is a
red so near the yellow division of spec-
trum color that it is distinctively a yellow
red and not a bright red.
Mj' Salmon rose Phlox Drummondii
has an ineffably pale pure red pink color,
with a suspicious yellow inclination, but
after careful examination, I have been
forced to the conclusion that there is not
a particle of yellow in the expanse of the
dainty petals. What the seedsmen would
undoubtedly call rose pink in color would
be crimson pink. I have a lovely pure
pink flower among my Shirley poppies,
but I have never seen a crimson pink, or
a pure crimson poppy in any variety of
this flower. Crimson is too often a word
loosely used ; it does not mean dark red,
that is, maroon ; it does not mean deep
intense red, that is pure red perhaps, or
a red with some touch of yellow in its
composition, but it does mean a deep
red near the blue division of the spec-
trum ; and consequently crimson must
be a blue red. I have crimson zinnias,
sweet Williams, petunias, silenes, but I
have no crimson poppies,
I wish there was time enough for me
to say many a good word for the too
often despised color magenta, but I can
only say this, not until the florists dis-
covered the wonderfully deep colored
cinerarias, and gave them to us in a pro-
fusion of magnificent blue, did we under-
stand how magnificant magenta could
be. The artist who is a colorist and who
could find nothing to teach him some-
thing more about purple reds at an ex-
hibition of cinerarias, would be dead to
color influences indeed! And what is
more, the florist who exhibited the flower
would be proved the greater man so far
as his esthetic sensibilities are con-
cerned. But I am sure that it is not the
artists who are prejudiced against ma-
genta. I could prove that by the recita-
tion of a half a dozen facts about as
many famous artists. It remains, how-
ever, for the florist to persevere with his
splendid magentas until he gains a vic-
tory over unreasonable prejudice, and
convinces the public by orchid and
cineraria that purple red is a grand and
dignified color, above the distain of those
who delight in unrefined and flashy scar-
let geraniums !
Magenta is the contralto and baritone
scale of the music of color ; it is too rich
and deep, when seen in all its purity, for
any but colorists and lovers of color to
understand. I do believe the fiorist has
gauged the value of the hue, in the pre-
sentation of it in his glorious cinerarias,
and evidently its rich and uncommon
music struck his ear long before it had
any effect upon the young ladies who
like to paint wild roses and poppies. It
is not always the smallest ears and
bluest e^'es which distinguish the beauti-
ful in manifold nature!
As a representative orange flower, I
might point to the Prince of Orange
calendula. But orange is a color easily
recognized by anyone ; there is little
chance of its being misnamed. It is only
the orange reds which are confusing in
their varietj'. There are orange red
poppies ; the scarlet runner is orange red,
so are some of the geraniums and the
zinnias. Orange vermilion or orange
scarlet are two names for the same color,
either of which will do very well ; but
they are not so often used in the seeds-
men's catalogues as they should be.
Pure yellow is a color which, in its
e.xact tone, is not so easily recognized.
Sulphur is a pale pure yellow. But sul-
phur colored flowers are not so very
plentiful as the catalogues would per-
suade you to believe. There is no sul-
phur yellow among the calendulas,
phloxes, nasturtiums, gladioli; the bulf-
ish tone of the pearl nasturtium is rather
straw color ; wild mustard in its paler
tints is much nearer sulphur. The out-
side of buttercup petals is quite a pure
yellow, but the shining inside surface
reflects the color to an intensity which
approaches golden yellow. Ttie wild
evening primrose is quite a pure yellow
flower. Coreopsis is a golden yellow
and never approaches a pure j^ellow
tone. The sunflower never shows a sul-
phur yellow, nor is there any rose that I
know of, not even excepting the beauti-
yellow Scotch rose, which gives us an ab-
solutely pure yellow.
The true green is really what, among
our pigments in the paint box, w^e call
emerald green ; this occurs rarely in
nature, and I cannot cite any instance
of it worth mentioning, unless I refer to
indirect color effects in springtime land-
scapes. A green blue, or even a pure
blue flower, does not exist ; one half of
the flowers called blue in the catalogues
are not deserving of the name. Such
flowers we artists would employ purple
paint to copy ; I know of no blue asters.
Bachelor's buttons are pretty blue, so is
wild chicory. But I would be compelled
to use ultramarine to truthfully copy
either of these flowers.
The blue of some of the convolvolus
minor is charmingly bright, and has
little purple in its composition. The
ultramarine of certain deep hued morn
ing glories is rich and true to the color
named.
I am perfectly well aware of the fact
that a florist or a seedsman must use
color names generically so to speak ; so
the blue aster and the yellow rose are
admissable, speaking of these flowers in
a general way, but it seems to me speci-
fically, the blue petunia, the sulphur nas-
turtium, the calendula, balsam and
phlox, the scarlet phlox and balsam, the
sky blue aster, the crimson poppy and
the scarlet aster, are non-existent.
There is no art of the horticulturist
which will induce certain flower families
to take on any positive color which is
new to them. I think I am correct in
making this broad assertion. I allude to
specific color and I am sure that the
nasturtium is incapable of absolutely
pure yellow.
The green petunia, which I have raised
with great success, is a well-named
flower ; although the best I can do is to
show a specimen, with only seventy per
cent, of the petal surface green — and this
not emerald, or true green, but the
generic green. No one can possibly
object to such a name, nor is there any-
thing wrong in the name, black scabiosa.
These are both color names which are
absolutely true to the color effect. But
the scarlet balsam has no excuse for
itself on any ground lor reasons which I
have already stated.
As regards the various tones of pink
and red in roses, I have only a word to
say now, already I have written much on
this subject. The pinks in roses are
generally compound colors ; that is, they
are made up of a variety of delicate tints
which can only be readily distinguished
under the microscope. There are pure
pink roses and yellow pink roses. The
comparative examination of the petals
of roses, with some of the annals which I
have just mentioned, will locate the color
of a certain rose without mistake. The
rose glories in deep crimsons and in pale
crimson tints, but with scarlet it has
nothing to do.
The beautiful reds and pinks and
yellows of carnations it would take too
long to describe here with an approach to
justice. I consider the carnation the
prophet flower of pure and intense reds.
The flower is weak in the yellow color,
but its pinks are incomparable in bril-
liancy. The Grace Wilder s color is pure
and even ; not the best of my Shirley
poppies, nor any of my phloxes can stand
beside it ! The Portia's red is beyond
the red of any other flower in my garden,
except it be that of a certain gladiolus.
Regarding the broken tones in flowers,
I would like to call attention to several.
The Heinemann nasturtium, a golden
brown ; the Edward Otto, a purplish
brown ; the Cyclobothra flava, a russet
yellow, daintily broken in its tone. Then
there are a number of maroon pink pop-
pies in the Ranunculus division which I
take great pride in growing, but I must
complain that the seedsmen do not
separate these from the swarms of scarlet
and rich red flowers which interfere with
the aesthethic tones of the maroon pink
flower. So much interest was taken in
Louis Boehmer chrysanthemum, particu-
larly with regard to its fine color, that I
wonder the seedsmen do not make an
effort to group together these odd colored
poppies, and make it easy for amateur
gardeners to become well aquainted with
them. The taste of aesthetic colors is
growing, and the day will come when
magentas, toned solferinas, plum purples,
and purple browns in their more delicate
tints, will be fully appreciated and
admired.
But color is an infinite thing, and its
consideration here in connection with
flowers must be limited. I repeat that
flower colors are so far beyond pigment
colors, and the variations so innumerable,
that it would take volumes to describe
the differences, and infinite patience to
pursue the subject to a broad and profit-
able conclusion.
We have yet to learn a great deal
about color, not even the artist can
fathom all its depths ; but certainly the
best study of it is in the flower garden,
and we owe to our florists, horticulturists
and gardeners, a great debt of gratitude
for their revelations of the most mag-
nificent colors the world has ever seen.
It is not the artist's canvas, but the
gardener's flower, that holds the greater
wealth of color ; it is not the artist but
the florist that we must thank for our
possession to-day of color in its purest
conditions.
Discussion of 9Ir. Matbew's Essay.
In the discussion which followed Mr.
Grove P. Rawson said florists ought not to
be color blind, as that would be very unfor-
tunate. They could not enter into fine
painting, they had no need of education
for that sort of thing, but they could keep
in mind the primary colors and know the
shades and tints. They needed to regard
color In the arrangement of flowers, and
any one, in order to be an artist, must un-
derstand the rules that govern the har-
mony of colors. Thpre is but little excuse
for ignorance in thess days, when knowl-
edge has an open door. Design work can
be made a picture by the florist just as
much as is a painting by the artist. Good
judgment ought to be exercised in the
composition of the design as well as in the
arrangement of the flowers, as a great
many good flowers were wasted in poor
On the motion Mr. O'Mara, a vote of
thanks was accorded to Mr. Schuyler
Mathews and also to Mr. W. H. Taplin
for their very instructive and Interesting
The Question Box.
This important and interesting feature
brought out several inquiries; those an-
swered related chiefly to the advantages
of the one and three judge systems in
horticulture ; tho tendency being in favor
of the three judges from reasons adduced
by the various speakers, and which will
appear later.
An enumeration of useful cut flowers,
other than roses, carnations and chrysan-
themums, was asked and answered by Mr.
Wm. Scott, of Buffalo.
Besolntiona on Death of Mr. Hnnt.
John N. May offered a set of reso-
lutions on the death of the late treasurer
of the Society, Myron A. Hnnt, of Terre
Haute, Ind., paying a high tribute to the
memory of the deceased.
The resolutions were seconded by Mr.
Carmody, and amended by Mr. Lonsdale
that they be adopted by a standing vote,
and on motion of Robert Craig, the meet-
ing then adjourned " as a token of respect
to the memory of our departed friend."
'Wednesday Morning^.
Angnst 22, 1891.
This session opened at 10 A.M. The
hall was well filled, several new faces
being observed. Several of the reports of
Committees on Awards were then read,
and will be found in another portion of
this issue.
Nomination of Place of Meeting.
Mr. E. C. Reineman, seconded by
Mr. D. D. L. Farson, nominated Pittsburg
as the next place of meeting. Mr. Reine-
man ably set forth the resources of the
city for the consideration of the Society
and Mr. Farson testified to the hospitality
of the Pittsburg brethren, who, he said,
had always lots of money to spend. No
other city was put forward and Pittsburg
on motion of Mr. Jordan was selected for
1895.
Nomination of Officers.
FOK President. — Edwin Lonsdale,
of Philadelphia ; nominated by Mr. John
N. Mav, seconded by Judge Hoitt.
WmT Scott, of Buffalo, nominated by E.
Hippard, of Youngstown, O., seconded by
E. C. Reineman.
For Vice-President.— E. C. Reineman,
of Pittsburg, Pa. , nominated by D. D. L.
Farson.
For SecretArt.— Wm. J. Stewart, of
Boston, Mass., nominated by- J. D. Car-
mody, of Evansville, Ind., seconded by
W. K. Harris, of Philadelphia.
For Treasurer.— H. B. Beatty, Oil
City, Pa., nominated by W. R. Smith, of
Washington, seconded by Wm. Scott.
The Bowling Trophies.
These were displayed on the stage
this morning, and Mr. Westcott read the
conditions governing the various contests
for them.
For a Closer Communion.
Secretary Esler, of Hail Associa-
tion, moved that the chair appoint a com-
mittee of three to report at next meeting
of the S. A. F., on some plan to bring
about a closer communion between the
National Society and the auxiliary bodies.
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
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Mr. John H. Taylor, of, Bay Side, N. Y.,
then delivered his essay on
The Best Method of Growing Roses,
and the Best Varieties for
Present Demands.
The growing of roses under glass has
been so thoroughly discussed at our
conventions in the past, that I thought
best to treat this subject somewhat
broadly, and touch on certain points of
culture, past and present, especially re-
lating to the health of the rose.
The tendency of growers during the
past few years has been to disregard one
of Nature's laws, that of rest. AH plants
require a dormant or semi-dormant per-
iod, as is well known to horticulturists ;
but the system, at present pursued, that
of constant forcing, has weakened the
constitution of the rose. It ia impossible
to obtain a healthy cutting from plants
whose vitality has been sapped year by
year by over-forcing or disease.
Plants adapt themselves to changes of
climate, treatment and locality, provid-
ing this occurs gradually and Nature's
laws are not transgressed. By judicious
selection and propagation a race of
plants can be made healthier, more vig-
orous, and better adapted to the purpose
intended. On the other hand, injudicious
and over-proprgatiou will, if continued,
bring forth a race of weakly and sickly
plants incapable of producing or re-
producing.
Littlejohn's methods of growing have
been discarded for newer, and what is
considered, better ones ! Undoubtedly
for a few years better financial results
were obtained, but at a cost to the health
and constitution of the plants. The old
method was to grow the plants from
good wood struck early in the Fall,
which would by Spring produce strong
vigorous plants in six or eight inch pots.
These would be plunged outside, thor-
oughly hardened, and brought into the
house in August or September. They
were then either planted or potted in ten
or twelve inch pots and allowed to flower,
giving a fine crop by October.
The finest lot of plants I think I have
ever seen was at Mr. Haughout's in the
month of August, 1883, plunged outside
in eight inch pots. They were Perles des
Jardins, averaging about fifteen inches
high with from six to eight strong, well
ripened shoots, ready and anxious to
flower. The house stood empty, but
thoroughly cleaned, and the soil had
just been put in the benches.
There are probably few present who
have not seen such plants, and remember
when Madison, Summit, and neighbor-
hood was the Mecca of all rose growers.
But this proved too slow and expensive
for our advanced ideas, and the constant-
ly increasing competition ; so that the
present method of planting in June or
July, plants struck from our overforced
stock, and having had no rest or ripening
of the wood, has been generally practiced .
The consequence has been a more or less
general depreciation in the strength of
our plants, and so many diseases attack
them that a chemist is required to be
constantly on hand.
These facts impressed me several years
ago, as I noticed a gradual weakening
in the vigor of my plants. I decided not
to propagate more than was required for
my own use, to use nothing but the best
wood, and alsotorestmy rosesduringthe
Summer months. The result has been
more than satisfactory, as my plants
have shown year by year more stamina,
and have been less subject to disease.
The Carnation men have already dis-
covered their error, and a number of
growers are now propagating their stock
from unforced plants. Diseases of all
kinds are ever present, either in the
shape of fungi or insects ; whenever a
plant becomes weakened by improper
treatment it is at once attacked. It is so
well understood in animal life that a
man who disobevs Nature's laws, suc-
cumbs shortly to the ever present disease.
and yet we do not hesitate to treat our
plants to so weaken their constitution
that they are unable to withstand the
attacks of their enemies.
Having this object in view, namely :
the production and growing of vigorous
healthy stock, what are the best methods
to pursue ?
To strike the cuttings in November
and December, plants should be carefully
grown during the Winter, and by March
or April should be strong plants in six
inch potg. They should then be given
all the air possible inside or plunged out-
side, and kept on the dry side, thus
giving a slight rest and ripening the
wood. Planting can be done in June or
July. The plants should be handled so as
to get thoroughly rooted in the bed or
benches before allowed to flower. Plants
thus treated should be strong dwarf
bushes ready to flower as soon as al-
lowed in the Fall. The Fall treatment
of roses is of the utmost importance, as
on that depends success or failure during
the Winter; for a rose once checked at
this period will never recover sufliciently
to pay during that season. The temper-
ature at night during October and No-
vember cannot be strictly adhered to, as
the weather and judgment of the grower
must regulate what he considers best
adapted to the welfare of the plant.
Watering must also be carefully looked
after, more so than at any other season ;
and it is a good rule to keep the plants a
little too dry than too moist. More_
trouble is caused by careless or over-
watering at this period than at any
other. In fact the quality of the flower
in the early Fall should be secondary to
the welfare of the plant. As a rule a
higher night temperature should be
maintained than is conducive to the
production of the best flowers. In other
words, in September ournights frequent-
ly run as high as seventy degrees or
over, and the plants should be gradually
accustomed to a lower temperature with-
out checking their growth in the two
following months. No rule can be laid
down as different seasons require dif-
ferent treatment. As a rule however,
a warm fall will require a higher night
temperature than a cold one, owing to
smaller amount of artificial heat needed.
Once safely in December, the plants,
with ordinary care and treatment, should
produce good results for the balance of
the winter.
The question of beds and benches is
still a mooted one, both systems having
their advocates. I am using both, but
am not prepared to say which is the
better one. With pipes run through the
beds in stone ducts the soil in the beds
can be kept at any required temperature.
From experience I have found seventy-
five degrees about the best temperature.
The Hybrid Teas seem to flower more
freely and do not have the tendency to
go dormant as when planted in benohe.s.
Another method, which is a combination
of beds and benches, has given the best
results, namely : to board the benches in
and have separate pipes underneath for
warming the soil, the pipes for heating
the house being placed along the sides of
the greenhouse, so that the warming of
the soil can be done independently of
heating the house. The advantage the
beds have over benches is that of dura-
bilitv; and I am satisfied as good results
can be obtained if properly handled.
The question of carrjing roses over
one or more years has always been a
favorite topic of discussion, and is still
an interesting one.
It has been my custom always to carry
over about half my plants, and my ex-
perience has been ithat the old ones can
be more depended on to do well than the
young plants.
The method pursued is to withhold
water gradually. Beginning the latter
part of June until the beds are seemingly
dry: after that the house must be care-
fully watched to prevent the wood from
shriveling; syringing should be done
daily, and in very warm weather twice
a day. Should signs of shriveling ap-
pear a slight watering must be given,
hut not enough to start the beds. By
the middle of August the plants will be
ready to prune. All but the beet wood
should be removed, and the other short-
ened down to from six to eight inches
from the bed. A thorough watering
should be given as soon as the cuts are
healed, then remove all loose soil and
give a mulching of half soil and manure.
Air, night and day, should be given until
the foliage appears hard and dark green.
I have a house of Brides treated this
way which has been running five years,
and is stronger and healthier this year
than ever. The base of the stems will
measure from one to two inches in
diameter. I shall run it anotlier year.
Plants treated in this way have their
first crop in. October, which is as early
as good flowers can be obtained. This
treatment gives the plant a period of
activity and one of rest. The soil by
being dried is sweetened, and the fresh
soil added gives all the necessary stim-
ulus.
Like all other horticultural operations,
great care and judgment is required
from the time of drying until the plants
are once more growing vigorously. Too
rapid drying or too rapid a start may
cause absolute failure.
The following figures taken from the
production of 2017 plants of Brides show
the result of the above system.
First season, 1890-1891, Flowers out, 46,676.
Second " 1891-1893, " " 77,231.
Third " 1898-1893, " " 74,069.
The fourth year shows nearly double
the cut of the first year with young
plants.
In considering the best varieties to
grow, several questions must be_ consid-
ered.
The market requires as perfect a flower
as can be produced ; in fact competition
is so great that only the best can be sold
to advantage. Color, size, foliage and
keeping qualities all have to be consid-
ered. Again, from a producer's stand-
point, a rose must be vigorous, floriferous,
and able to stand handling and transport-
ing. So far, very few roses among the
thousandsintroduced possess this quality,
although great advances have been made
during the past years, and judging from
the past few years even better varieties
for forcing will soon be forthcoming.
In fact a great field is open to the hybri-
dizer in this country.
The varieties to be had at present are
the following :
American Beauty, syn. Mme. Fred.
Jamain. This rose Is probably the finest
so far introduced .
The Bride is the best white.
Bridesmaid has superceded C. Mermet,
and is the most satisfactory pink rose yet
introduced.
Meteor, splendid in color but lacking
in fragrance, and in cloudy weather has
a tendency to come dark in color and
deformed in shape.
A good red rose is still badly needed.
Perle des Jardins is still the best
yellow, and in some localities one of the
best of all Teas.
Mme. Hoste is remarkably prolific, and
when well grown resembles in shape,
size and color, Cornelia Cook. A few
can be profitably grown.
Mme. Cusin has been badly hurt by
the Bridesmaid, but still can be consid-
ered as a profitable rose to grow.
Mme. de Watteville, although a beauti-
ful flower and very productive, has
proved such a poor keeper in a warm
room that the public no longer ask for it.
Mme. Auguste Victoria has proved for
winter work a great disappointment, as
it has a tendency to come green and keep
poorly. In summer it is the best white
introduced.
Mme. Testout is still in doubt. The
color is beautiful, but it is a poor keeper
and shipper.
Papa Grontier has been badly hurt by
Meteor, and owing to its short season is
now no longer profitable to grow.
Mrs. Whitney is still to be tested. It
promises well but lacks substance. A
great future should be in store for this
class, as it combines fragrance, color and
productiveness,
La France, except for Summer work,
can no longer be classed with the other
good pinks.
For all purposes the following are prob-
ably the best roses to grow.
Pink Bridesmaid.
While The Bride.
Red Meteor
Yellow Perle des Jardins.
Deep Pink American Beauty.
It would appear advisable to select the
best one in each color than to grow
several shades of any color. A still
further advance towards more perfect
flowers might be obtained by making a
Specialty of one or more roses, that owing
to soil, treatment, or other causes, appear*
to fiourish best in any one locality. For
instance, Mr, Nash, of Clifton, is known
principally as a Beauty grower; Mr. Pier-
son, of Scarboro, as a noted grower of
Meteor, Mr. E. Asmus, of Hoboken, is a
very successful grower of Mme. Cusin,
etc.
This list might be considerably length-
ened, but I have probably exhausted
your patience even on the subject of the
queen of fiowers.
Mr. Taylor's effort was accorded marked
attention.
It was discussed by Messrs. Tes-
son, RawsoD, May, Simpson, Gasser, and
Du Rie. Their remarks will appear later.
The essay set down on the programme
to be read by Mr. W. Mathews, of Utica,
N. Y.,was, owing to the absence of that
gentleman, occasioned by the illness of his
son, delivered by Sam. Goldring, of A.1-
bany.
After listening to an essay by Wm.
Mathews, of Utica, N. Y,, on " Orchids as
Commercial Flowers," which, together
with the discussion thereon, will be given
later, the meeting then adjourned,
Wednesday Afternoon Session.
The balance of the reports of Commit-
tees on Awards was read, among them
being that on boilers and heating.
Exception Taken to an Airard Committee's Report.
President Anthony wished to he
placed on record as objecting to the reports
of the committee before named. He said
he decidedly objected to any cast-iron
boiler being recommended for steam pur-
poses. It was not a boiler that was worthy
a certificate of merit. The boiler in ques-
tion might be as good a boiler, perhaps, as
could be made of cast-iron, but it was not
as good a boiler as any man could get for
heating greenhouses with steam.
Mr. O'Mara asked the ruling in reference
to an objection being made to a report of
a committee. Was the objection to be
sanctioned or referred back to the commit-
tee ?
President Anthony : It has to be referred
back.
Mr. O'Mara asked whether when a com-
mittee reports, this body was supposed to
have the reports received confirmed by a
vote of the Convention, or whether the re-
ports were open to discussion ?
The president thought tlie subject would
take too long a time to discuss it.
Secretary Stewart informed Mr. O'Mara
that the same objection as the president's
had been made when the report passed
through the Executive Committee this
morning. All of these reports had been
passed upon by the Executive Committee
before being read to the Society, The re-
port in question was eiven back to the
committee and the objections explained,
and tbey returned it accompanied by rhe
following note :
"Membbeb of the Executive Commit-
tee: The report returned with instruc-
tions has been gone over, and in view of
the exhibits, and a knowledge of the sub-
ject possessed by the members of the Com-
mittee of Awards, they would respectfully
request that the matter remain as pres-
ented,"
Mr. John T. Temple, Davenport, la.,
then read his essay on "Cannas," which
together with the discussion following it,
will appear later.
"The Evolution of the ChrTsanthemum',
was a subject handled by Grove P, Raw
son, of Elmira, in a very masterly man"
ner. He spoke extempore and delivered
one of the most brilliant addresses ever
beard by the S. A. P., his familiarity with
the varieties, their good and bad qualities,
astonishing and delighting the devotees
of Autumn's Queen ; and his witty and
humorous interpolations tickled immense-
ly the risibility of his hearers.
On motion of John N. May a standing
vote of thanks was tendered to Mr, Raw-
son.
This paper will appear in our next
issue.
Mr. Wm, Tricker then read his paper on
"Aquatics," which was well received, and
a vote of thanks tendered the essayist.
736
The Florist's Exchanqe.
AQUATICS.
by william tkickee, clifton, n .j.
Mk. Peesidbnt, Ladies and Gentlb-
MEN :— This is a progressive age, and as
floriculture is making rapid strides it
behooves every florist to keep abreast of
the times. During the past decade much
has been accomplished in our profession?
'many additions have been made to the
list of useful plants for general decoration
and for cut flowers; the increasing inter-
est in the cultivation of the rose and car-
nation has resulted in the formation of a
Carnation Society, and later, a Rose
Society ; but no one dreamt ten years
ago there would be a Chrysanthemum
Society. The introduction of the chrys-
anthemum as a florist's flower was an
innovation, and many considered it only
flt for Chinese and Japs ; but the stately
Queen of Autumn is with us still in all
her splendor. More can be said of the
wondrous increase in the demand for
palms, ferns, ornamental and flowering
plants for decoration, and what shall we
say of the change in our public parks,
gardens, and cemeteries ; the millions of
plants groven annually for their embel-
lishment, and for private gardens, from
those of the millionaire to the small plot of
the mechanic, how many millions more ?
This is a vast field for the florist, and
floriculture knows no limit.
Aquatic gardening is apparently in its
infancy, though aquatics are as old as
the hills, but this class of plants now com-
mands our attention. Aquatics are as-
sociated with the history of the ancient
Egyptians, where mention is first made
of the Egyptian lotus, Nelumbium
speciosum, the worship of which was
common with them. Sculptural repre-
sentations of it are found among the
ruins of Egyptian temples. It was not
only known to the ancient Egyptians,
but was common in olden times in Bast
and West India, China, Japan, Persia,
and Asiatic Russia. The Chinese have
ever held it in sacred regard, but that
character was not limited merely to or-
namental purposes ; the roots (or tubers)
were used and still are as an article of
diet. The American lotus, Nelumbium
luteum, was well known to the Indians
as an article of diet, but has of late been
disregarded. This is a distinct species
and must not be confounded with the
Egyptian lotus nor Pharoah's locust,
with which we have been so familiar
this year.
Nymphasas are also widely diffused,
and ai-e found in all parts of the world,
each different country possessing species
peculiarly its own. But of all the
nymphaeas no species can compare with
Victoria regia ; and although many
species were known in England
prior to the introduction of the latter,
the cultivation of aquatics received a
stimulus thereby, which extended to the
United States, the effect of which is felt
by us this day. The discovery of this
wonderful plant by Mr. Bridges, an
English traveler, in 1845, created such
an enthusiasm as nearly cost him his
life. His first impulse was to obtain speci-
mens of the flower, and he would have
attempted to enter the water, but was
warned by the Indians who accompan-
ied him that the stream swarmed with
alligators ; happily for him and us he
lived to express his. wondrous amaze-
ment of his discovery ; he successfully
carried to England the seed that pro-
duced the first plant, which became so
famous. This was in the year 1849,
when a tank was built expressly for the
new plant in the great conservatory at
Chatsworth, under the management of
Mr. Paxton.
It is interesting to note that there were
progressive florists in the United States
at this date, although neither rapid tran-
sit nor ocean greyhounds were establish-
ed, yet the result of such an achievement
in floriculture was not only known here,
but a similar tank and greenhouse were
constructed, and the Victoria regia was
successfully grown by Mr. Caleb Cope,
Phila., Pa., in 1851. Considering the time
when the Victoria flowered in England
— November, 1849— there was little time
lost, and this act exhibited an enthusi-
asm and enterprise worthy of our day.
The foregoing is the earliest record of
aquatic gardening in this country. With
the Victoria was also introduced Nelum-
bium speciosum.
The construction of the Victoria tank
and house was such as to stimulate
natural conditions. The warm water
and tropical atmospherewere not enough ;
the water had to be kept in motion ; a
water wheel was constructed for this
purpose, and a stream of water con-
stantly flowed, which was conducted
into a cistern or reservoir in the middle
of the vegetable garden which was used
for watering in those days, before city
water hydrants and hose were thought
of. In this cistern the Nelumbium specio-
sum was planted and was a great suc-
cess. After this small aquariums and
ponds were made out-of-doors by dif-
ferent people and aquatics were more or
less grown.
It is sad to relate of this enterprising
gentleman, as of many others since, that
he died very shortly after this event and
that the glory and pride of this horticul-
tural establishment thereafter departed.
On this historical spot stands the Forest
Home for Aged Actors.
Yet another, a pleasing feature in con-
nection with this first Victoria in the
United States, and which makes this
event most interesting. We have to-day
at the head of the Department of Parks
in the capital of the Union, a man of
singular ability, experience and judg-
ment, who was' an employe in the gar-
dens of Mr. Caleb Cope when the first
Victoria and Lotus were grown. I refer
to Mr. Brown.
The state of Massachusetts appears to
have been the next in order of date
where the cultivation of the Victoria
regia was engaged in ; the earliest
grower in that state being John Fisk
Allen, of Salem, who on the 18th of
June, 1883, exhibited a leaf of Victoria
regia, four feet in diameter ; on the
16th of July, one five and a half feet,
and on the 4th of August, a flower, all
at the rooms of the Mass. Hort. Society.
Daniel Waldo Lincoln, of Worcester,
was the next cultivator in Mass.; he
had the Victoria soon after Mr. Allen,
but the exact date is not known. The
Victoria still led the way, and in the
year 1856 it was grown in Cincinnati by
Mr. George Pentland, gardener to
Nicholas Longworth, Esq., but its
cultivation did not become general, and
would not now under such expensive
modes of culture.
Attempts to cultivate Nelumbium
speciosum are reported prior to Mr.
Cope's venture. In 1839 it is stated by
Hovey that Nelumbium speciosum was
naturalized near Philadelphia, blooming
abundantly all Summer, and growing in
a shallow ditch where it covered the sur-
face of the water with its broad peltate
leaves and strong flower buds, which ex-
panded in all the splendor of oriental
magnificence. The report was discred-
ited by the Boston boys who contended
it was nothing more than the American
lotus. However, the archives of the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society con-
tain the following report (if not destroyed
by fire) : At the meeting held February
1840, the committee on distribution of
seeds submitted their report from which
it appears two pai-cels of seed had been
received ; one from Calcutta, presented
in 1838 by Dyllwyn Parrish. contained
among other things seed of Nelumbium
speciosum and N. album, and Mr. R.
Buist succeeded in raising plants of these
species, which were considered very rare
in this country, if indeed they existed
except from these Calcutta seeds.
From 1856 to 1876, very little was done
in the way of aquatic gardening, but at
the latter date Philadelphia was again to
the front, and a plant of Victoria regia
was a novel and attractive feature of the
Centennial Exposition. About the year
1880, Mr. Sturtevant reintroduced Nelum-
bium speciosum, when it was planted i?i
a pond near Bordentown, N. J. Here
was the most successful attempt to
naturalize this oriental species which
has astonished both the new and old
world. Mr. Sturtevant also succeeded
in introducing several species of Nym-
phsea Victoria and a full line of aquatic
plants which were distributed to all
parts of the United States.
About twenty years ago Mr. Samuel
Henshaw, of West Brighton, Staten
Island, established Nelumbium spec-
iosum from seed obtained from the late
Secretary of State Frelinghuysen, who
got them from the U. S. Consul at Japan.
But many years before that, the late
Thomas Hogg sent to Issac Buchanan
about thirty varieties of Nelumbium,
which were all lost through being
planted in running water, in the grounds
of the latter gentleman, at Astoria, L. I.
Mr. Henshaw also obtained a plant of
Nymphtea coerulea in 1875, from the
late Wm. Bennett, of Flatbush, and I
learn from the same source that L. H.
Meyer, of Clifton, S. I., grew N. Devon-
iensis about the same period. In 1880
Benjamin Grey, of Maiden, exhibited
before the Mass. Hort. Society, Nymphsea
Devoniensis, N. coerulea and N. dentata,
receiving an award therefor.
In 1883 Hovey & Co. and Mr. Grey
exhibited Nymphaea and in 1884 N. S.
Simpkins, of Yarmouthport, entered the
field.
In 1886 aquatics were introduced into
Central Park, New York. Nelumbium
speciosum is there naturalized and is one
of the most striking features of the park.
In 1888 L. W. Goodell appeared on
the scene with a tank of aquatic plants
at the annual exhibition of the Mass.
Hort. Society. A year later H. H.
Hunnewell exhibited a collection.
Amateurs now commenced the culti-
vation of aquatics, and choice specimens
were to be seen at Newport and in the
neighborhood of Boston, Chicago and
other cities. Mr. Chadwick, president
of Chicago Hin-ticultural Society, grew
aquatics, which undoubtedly led to the
introduction of these plants into Lincoln
Park in 1888, then under the able manage-
ment of Supt. J. A. Pettigrew. The cul-
tivation of Victoria regia, as well as all
available Nymph^as at that day has
given Chicago and her parks a world-
wide reputation. Other parks and gar-
dens have introduced aquatics with sur-
prising results, and to-day they are the
most popular plants. The Victoria has
been grown in the Botanic Garden,
Washington. D. C. , and other Southern
States without artificial heat after plant-
ed out, and probably the first instance of
such is recorded by the Wilmington,
N. C, Messenger, when Dr. Bahnson,
after several attempts, succeeded to
flower the Victoria in the open at Salem,
N. C. In most cases it has been only a
partial success when attempted to be
grown without artificial heat ; it must
late in the season before
planting out or run the risk of losing all
(as is the case this Summer at Washing-
ton). In many instances where steam
power is used in factory, pump or for
other purposes, the waste steam can be
utilized for the heating of the tank, but
the safest and best method is to have an
independent heating system.
The introduction of Victorias into our
gardens and parks opened up a wide
field for the general cultivation of tropi-
cal nymphses. which has now become
general in most of our public parks; also
by a large proportion of the wealthier
class who own and maintain beautiful
grounds. A few enthusiastic amateurs
who grew aquatics for pleasure and
recreation have done more for the ad-
vancement of this now popular class of
plants than all the public institutions in
the country, and it may safely be said
that in no other country can such aquatic
gardening be seen at the present day as
in the United States.
In England, where every known vari-
ety finds a home, few, if any, growers
have ventured to cultivate the tender
nymphEeas save in aquatic houses ; hence
it is very difficult to compare the same
or to know the species by description of
plants grown under glass with less light
^ud solar heat, as given, The plants
here are more vigorous, have more sub-
stance, and the color of the flowers and
foliage is intensified.
Aquatics attracted the attention of
foreign visitors at Chicago last Summer,
as well as many other visitors, and
many received an object lesson which
will be productive of good results.
It is very noticeable that, from very
early date, in this as in all branches of
horticulture, the true cultivator desired
to improve, if possible, original species,
and as a result the first hybrid nymphsea
was effected by Mr. Paxton, gardener
to the Duke of Devonshire, at Chats-
worth, England, in 1850. After it came
Ny. Kewensis.
The first hybrid raised in this country
originated with Mr. B. D. Sturtevant,
and was named N. Sturtevantii ;
it is a flower of unsurpassed merit. M.
B. Latour-Marllac surprised the world
with his no less wonderful productions,
which were exhibited at the Universal
Exhibition, Paris, in 1889. These have
gained a world-wide reputation, and
have given an impetus to the general
cultivation of aquatics, especially of
hardy nymphaeas in Europe and largely
in the United States.
Among growers in the United States
several natural hybrids have been ef-
fected by insects, which work is likely to
be repeated where aquatics are grown in
large ponds. One of the best selections
of such is Nymphsea odorata Caroliniana.
I had the privilege last year of present-
ing before the public at Chicago some
hybrids which were the progeny of care-
fully selected parents. These are quite
distinct and desirable varieties.
This assembly represents all the differ-
ent phases of floriculture, cut flower
and commission men, plant growers,
wholesale and retail, in all branches.
There is a growing interest in floricul-
ture. Parks and gardens are public fac-
tors in this line, and florists must grow
various kinds of plants to meet the ever
increasing demand for the embellish-
ment of the home, the flower garden,
parks and cemeteries; and swamps, bogs,
ponds, now unsightly and in some in-
stances nuisances, are destined ere long
to become veritable Edens. The time is
come when people not possessing a natu-
ral piece of water conclude they must
have some kind of a water garden, and
artificial ponds, tanks, basins are made
to accommodate these charming and in-
teresting water nymphs. This particu-
lar flora is represented at the present
time by about fifty species, collected from
all parts of the globe, and hybrids ; also
the Indian, Chinese and other lotus, and
innumerable other aquatic plants.
Among the hardy plants are classed
all nelumbiums.nymphseas.including the
native species N. odorata, N. o. gigantea,
N. o. Caroliniana, N. o. rosea, N. tube-
rosa and N. t. rosea ; also N. alba, N. a.
candidissima, N. Candida, N. pygmsea,
N. Marliacea-rosea, N. M. albida, N. M.
carnea, N. M. chromatella, N. Laydekeri
rosea, N. odorata sulphurea, N. helvola.
These are all perfectly hardy and once
established take care of themselves as
do the native species. They embrace
the soft and delicate shades in color from
pure white, yellow, pink, deep rose, and
produce charming scenery with their
pleasing foliage and enchanting flowers,
associated with numei'ous water loving
plants as iris, spiraea, variegated rushes,
acorus, reeds, arundo, bamboo, typha,
sagittaria, hibiscus, ornamental grasses,
etc. But we must not omit the most
gorgeous varieties of water lilies from
the tropics, the pale to deep blue, or
royal purple, the carmine and crimson.
These are as easy to grow In the open in
Summer as is a coleus, with unquestion-
ably greater results. The water garden
is not complete without the Victoria
regia, but at present this will not be ex-
tensively grown, though with a nominal
outlay, or where a tank can be heated by
the greenhouse plant, the Victoria will
be a wonderful attraction, and business
men know what an attraction is
worth.
Mr. Washburn's very practical paper on
"Violet Culture" was, in his absence, read
by Mr. O'Mara, and a vote of thanks ten-
^ere^ tbe former.
'The Klorist's Exchangk.
737
Successful Violet Culture.
ANDREW WASHBURN, ELOOMIN&TON, ILL.
The subject of so much interest and
importance to the members of this so-
ciety, having been assigned to me for a
reply, I have attempted with some hesi-
tancy its consideration, mainly for the
reason that others who grow violets suc-
cessfully, advocate quite different
methods; therefore, I shall speak only of
the way in which we have found success.
We propagate our plants by a division
of the old stool, not later than the middle
of February, using only vigorous off-
shoots ; discarding all plants having large
and woody like stems ; put in two inch
pots, and grow in a cool house under the
same conditions we give the following
plants (which will be named later) and
when well rooted remove to cold frames
there to become hardened and ready to
plant in the field as early in April as pos-
sible.
We plant in the field in rows fifteen
inches apart each way in good rich soil,
and give frequent jultivation with the
wheel hoe. During the Summer the
plants are kept free from weeds and all
thin runners removed, care being taken
not to remove the new growing crowns
so that by fall there should be enough
bud producing crowns around the oi-ig-
inal plant to make plants from five to
eight inches in diameter.
Violets should be planted on well
drained land, and at no time should be
allowed to fiag for want of moisture or
their vitality will be impaired and the
plants become an easy prey to disease.
We have found it necessary during our
past dry Summers to irrigate our plants
and to this we attribute largely our sue.
cess.
The plants should be carefully lifted
jn September before danger of heavy
frosts, care being taken that their roots
be not broken and exposed as little as pos-
sible, and planted in the houses in about
six inches of good soil.
The soil we prepare several months
before it is wanted for use, and is i om-
posed of good loam and well rotted
manure from the stables; after setting,
the plants should be thoroughly watered
and for several days frequently syringed.
At this time a light shading on the glass
will be beneiicial — we have sometimes
used a clay wash which will be removed
by the first good rain.
We have had the best success in houses
about ten feet wide running east and
west, with a walk in the center and tables
on each side, built so as to bring the
plants as near the glass as possible and
with provision for ample ventilation.
The night temperature should be kept
as near as may be at 40 to 45 degrees,
with a day temperature of from 60 to 70
degrees. Higher temperature will lessen
the formation of buds and encourage a
growth of foliage.
In cold weather much care should be
exercised in watering, and the foliage
should only be wet in the morning of
clear sunny days at other times if needed;
water only the ground between the
plants. During the flowering season the
plants should be kept free from runners,
and all leaves removed that have passed
their usefulness. By this method of
culture our plants have given an average
of thirty to forty good flowers from
October to March.
Of violet disease I am unable to speak ;
we have never had it. Man in vigorous
health is not susceptible to disease; good
sanitary conditions are necessary to good
health, and as with man so with plants;
they will respond to like conditions, and
given an abundance of pure air, water,
cleanliness and suitable cultural methods
may we not hope to escape violet disease
and still have success in violet culture?
Letter From an Experiment Station.
The Secretary read a letter from
Mr. Michael Barker, ot the Cornell Uni-
versity Experiment Station, asking him to
acquaint the growers that experiments
were being made at Cornell with violets
and chrysanthemums, the immediate aim,
as far as the latter were concerned, being
to collect all the novelties available, and
to grow and compare them with standard
varieties so as to ascertain the progress
that is being made with these flowers.
They also propose growing all the varie-
ties ot the violet in the market with a view
to a selection of the one most suitable for
the florist, and they will give considerable
attention to the insects and diseases which
affect chrysanthemums, violets, roses, and
carnations. He made a request for the
different varieties of the violet, and would
be glad to have diseased or rejected speci-
mens of any of the leading florists' flowers
or plants, and would report on them in
due time. AH that was asked in return
was a supply of the natural material to
work upon. More extensive experiments
will be made next year, when roses and
carnations will receive similar considera'
tiou.
Judge Hoitt said the matter was one of
considerable importance to the florists'
trade, and he asked that the secretary ac-
knowledge the receipt of Mr. Barker's let-
ter, expressing thanks for his trouble, and
assuring him of assistance and oo'-opera-
tion in the work that is going on at Cor-
nell.
The meeting adjourned at this point.
Thursday Morning Session.
August 23, 1894.
The Convention Hall was crowded
this morning by an interested and en-
thusiastic audience, eager to know the
result of the balloting for the ofiflcers of
the Society for 1895.
An announcement was made of the ap-
pointment of a committee consisting of
John Gr. Esler, chairman, E. G. Hill and
H. B. Beatty, to report at next meeting of
the Society on some plan for a clojer com-
munion between the S. A. F. and auxiliary
societies.
The following committee was appointed
on cannas : John P. Temple, Denys Zirn-
giebel and James Dean.
Tlie Ballot.
President Anthony appointed Judge
Hoitt, Harry Sunderbruch, Robert F.
Tesson and Samuel Goldring as tellers.
Their report showed;
Total number of votes cast 331
Of this number Edwin Lonsdale re-
cel ved 135
Wm. Scott 86
The result was hailed with cheers and
calls for "Lonsdale," who responded in a
few words, thanking the members for the
honor conferred. Mr. Scott graciously
"made a present" of the 86 votes polled to
him, to Mr. Lonsdale, so that the election
of the latter was unanimous. Mr. Scott's
action was the cause of renewed cheering,
and a call for an address by him. He re-
plied, stating the facts relative to his can
didacy, and hoped that next year, or some
other time, he might again be asked to
stand as president of the S. A. F. He paid
a high compliment to the president elect ;
he (Lonsdale) was "the most worthy,
amiable, and honest man there was in this
country, and had the speaker been pitted
against any one other than "the brave old
Duke of York," he would have got a great
many more votes than 86.
The other candidates nominated yester-
day for the various ofSces were unani-
mously elected.
RobertSimpson, of Cromwell, Conn., read
an able paperon "Fertilizers and Their Ap-
plication," which was discussed by Messrs.
Hammond, J. H. Taylor and John N. May.
Fertilizers and Their Application.
Mr. Pkesident, Ladies and Gentle-
men : — I must ask you to be as patient
as possible this morning while you listen
to my very prosaic remarks. Devotees
of the rose, the orchid, the chrysanthe-
mum and the violet have charmed us as
they have descanted on the beauty or
sentiment of their favorite flower, but
you will all agree with me, that my sub-
ject is not one which lends itself natur-
ally to poetic utterance. The question
tion of fertilizers, however, is one that
interests every grower of plants and
flowers, and if I "cannot treat the subject
from the standpoint of a chemist, as well
as that of a grower, I can at least relate
a little of my own experience.
According to my own observation a
great many growers attach too little im-
portance to the quality of the soil, especi-
ally for roses, thinking to make up for
any deficiency by the liberal application
of manure ; but can the necessary ele-
ments be supplied in this way ? I should
certainly answer in the negative. If it
were possible to get a soil sufficiently
rich in all that is necessary for the proper
development and sustenance of our
greenhouse plants, without any addition
of fertilizers, I would be only too glad to
use it ; few of us, however, are fortunate
enough to possess such a soil. One of
the greatest mistakes, however, that a
florist can make, is to put up a range of
greenhouses where the soil in the imme-
diate vicinity is unsuited for greenhouse
purposes. Nothing in the shape of large
glass and model greenhouses or even
special treatment, can compensate for
poor soil. The question then is, what
can be considered the best soil for such
crops as roses, carnations, violets, chry-
santhemums, etc.
My choice would be two inches from
the top of an old rich pasture, where the
soil is inclined to be a heavy loam, and
the land is low enough to catch the
deposits from the continual washings
wet not low enough to be sour and
yet ; this should be cut in the Spring as
early as the land is dry, and laid up with
good cow manure of the previous season,
m thin layers, in the proportion of four
parts soil to one part of manure ; if the
soil be very rich naturally, less manure
will answer, and if very poor, a larger
quantity should be used. Mr. Hunt, in
his book "How to grow cut flowers,"
strongly condemns the use of cow manure
where the animals have been fed with
slops from distilleries, claiming it to be
as fatal to plants as the refined product
is toman ; if such be the case, beware !
At any rate manure from grain-fed
animals is so much stronger and better,
that whenever possible, it should be
used.
Horse manure I would never mix with
the soil for roses, etc. , under any consider-
ation ; it may when thoroughly decom-
posed be used as a top dressing, but its
action in the soil is often pernicious in
the extreme. I have seen it fill the soil
so full of white fungus mycelium, resem-
bling mushroom spawn, that the whole
bed was matted together and snielled
abominably ; at other times toadstools
would spring up so rank that there was
danger of the plants being lifted bodily
out of the bench ; it is needless to say
that plants cannot thrive under such
conditions.
Sheep manure I consider one of the
very best fertilizers we have, used either
in liquid form, or mixed with the soil at
the time of planting, but I have never
dared to mix it in the compost heap, for
too much of it in one place is certain
death to all vegetable life. I know of
one large grower who declares he will
never use another shovelful of it as long
as the world stands ; upon inquiring how
much he mixed with his soil, I found he
used somewhere about one part sheep
manure and three parts soil. You won't
be surprised that his plants had the
jaundice. We have proof enough of the
powerfulness of sheep manure as a fertil-
izer if we look at the crops of grain pro-
duced by land that has been pastured
with sheep. I know of nothing in the
way of animal manure that can equal it
as a crop producer, but we must use it
cautiously ; 200 lbs. to a 100 foot house of
roses will not be too much if it be pulver-
ized, and evenly mixed with the soil, or
the same amount can be used as a top
dressing.
Having secured good soil and good
manure, and planted therein good plants,
the most natural thing in the world is
that they should grow, providing of
course all other conditions are favorable.
When we undertake to furnish food to
a plant or a number of plants, it is
reasonable to suppose we will understand
the particular requirements of the plants
and the nature of the food we propose to
supply; but I fear a great many of us
will have to admit that our knowledge is
very scant indeed. If we knew enough
about the laws of chemistry to analyze
our soils and determine what properties
were lacking which are known to be
essential to the complete development of
certain plants, how much guessing and
puzzling we might save ourselves, how
many failures and partial failures we
could prevent ; and for the young men of
to-day there is no excuse for this igno-
rance, if for the space of one year this
would devote the leisure time now trifled
away, to the study of chemistry as it
relates to our business, they would
acquire sufficient knowledge to make
them much happier and wiser men.
Searching for information on this sub-
ject, I addressed several inquiries to
Professor Halstead, to whom we are
indebted for much valuable information
relative to fungous diseases, etc. My
first question was, ' * To properly develop
such plants as roses, violets, carnations
and chrysanthemums, what chemical
properties should the soil possess?"
Here is the answer: "The soil for
growing roses, carnations, violets, etc.,
should contain, among the leading in-
gredients of plant food, potash, phos-
phoric acid, and nitrogen; these three
being the elements that are usually
absent, one or all, in a soil that is unfit
for such plants. In addition to these
three substances, there needs to be lime,
and a small amount of iron, and other
substances; but as these with rare ex-
ceptions are present in sufficient quantity,
nothing further need be said of them.
Clay and sand make up the bulk of
ordinary soil, in connection with the
decaying vegetable matter and this latter
furnishes nitrogen." Prof. Johnson in
his work. Now Crops Feed, says practi-
cally the same as Prof. Halstead. Speak-
ing of the relative importance of the
different ingredients of the soil, he says :
"Those which (like oxide of iron) are
rarely deficient, are for that reason less
prominent among the factors of a crop ;
if any single substance, be it phosphoric
acid, or potash, or magnesia, is lacking
in a given soil at a certain time, that
substance is then, and for that soil, the
most important ingredient. From the
point of view of natural abundance, we
may safely state that, on the whole,
available nitrogen and phosphoric acid
are the mo.st important ingredients of the
soil, and potash perhaps takes the next
rank. These are, most commonly, the
substances whose absence or deficiency
impairs fertility, and are those which,
when added as fertilizers, produce the
most frequent and remarkable increase
of productiveness." These three in-
gredients, then, nitrogen, phosphoric
acid, and potash, are the most likely to
be absent or deflcient in our soil, and for
that reason are to us the most important.
How are we to discover their presence in
the soil, and if not 'present, how can
they be introduced ? In reference to the
above I asked these questions : "What
elements of plant food are found in un-
leached wood ashes, in nitrate of soda,
in sulphate of ammonia, and in kainit?"
and received this reply: "The leading
food element in wood ashes is potash, but
as it is the residue after the burning of a
vegetable substance, it contains all of the
mineral substances which the plant takes
from the soil, and the Ust would be a long
one, including lime, magnesia, iron, and
not to forget phosphoric acid in combina-
tion with lime, and so on. Nitrate of
soda contains nitrogen in combination
with sodium, and is a very satisfactory
source of nitrogen ; and applied in small
quantities the plant quickly responds to
the nitrogen that is thus received.
Sulphate of ammonia also contains nitro-
gen, and one of the elements of ammonia
which is united with sulphuric acid.
Kainit is a mixture of very many sub-
stances, as potash, common salt, salts of
magnesia and other substances."
All these elements or substances may
be in the soil in sufficient quantity at the
time we fill our benches and plant -our
roses, etc., and as a result the plants
make beautiful growth, but after a time
we fancy they are not doing so well, they
haven't the same vigor, the same glossy
foliage, the flowers are not so large per-
haps, and we think something is wrong —
{Continued on page 740.)
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lar contributors to the columns of the
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E. A. Seidbwitz Annapolis, Md.
G. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash., D. C.
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Walter Wilshire Montreal, Que.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. Y.
John G. Esler Saddle River, N. J.
Caldwell the Woodsman... Evergreen, Ala.
D. HoNAKER Fort Wayne, Ind.
tt. LiTTLEjOHN Chatham, N. J.
A. Klokner Milwaukee, Wis.
W. S. SCUTT Milwaukee, Wis.
Eugene H. Michel St. Louis, Mo.
Jas. H. Denham Los Angeles, Cal.
Walter Mott Traveling Bepresentative.
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Contents.
Correspondence :
ColocaslaBsculentum 747
CuLTDiiAL Department:
Oliryaanthemums 745
Cut flower Prices 746
Orchid Growers' Calendar . . , .74"
Sbed Trade Report 745
Society op American Florists:
Convention Proceedings . 730 to 737 and 739 to 744
tariff bill, new ....... 731)
Trade notes :
Butfalo 738
BoiDoa. CinclQaatl. CliiGa.?o, Ware. Mass. . Hb
Qujeui, N. y.. D<)troiE Ti5
Tills numl>er of the FI.ORISTS' EX-
CHANGE contains the best and most tlior-
oiigli report that has ever yet been printed
of our Conventions. Read it carefully and
thoronglily and you cannot fail to receive
benefit.
Under the fairest of skies, and with weath-
er which could not be excelled, the Tenth
Annual Convention of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists has taken place, and its trans-
actions, along with those of its many aux-
iliary societies, have passed into history.
For relief from burning sun and '.' General
Humidity" no fitter place could have been
chosen than Atlantic City ; the comfort and
enjoyment of its glorious temperature
would of itself have been ample recompense,
but when to this was added the well-known
hospitality of the Philadelphia Florists Club,
manifested at every opportunity, and the
pleasant ways of the inhabitants of this sea-
girt city, whose sole employment lies in
" taking iu" the sojourner within its gates,
but taking them in in right good fellowship,
it can be seen by the unfortunate stay-at-
homes that they missed a very good thing
and an enviable experience.
The work of the Society has been very
thorough, and maintained fully up to its pre-
vious standard. In fact, we are inclined to
believe that more and better work has been
done this year than at any previous meeting.
We will take occasion later to note particu-
larly its most pointed features.
The Trade exhibit was a good one, large,
complete and representative. Full particu-
lars are given in another portion of this
number.
The Bowling contest undoubtedly had its
share in the attractions; it was a drawing
card, yet it must not be supposed for a mo-
ment that it reduced the attendance at meet-
ings, for the boy who plays the hardest
generally does the most work. Bowlers
want to look out for our full report in this
and next issues.
Pittsburg is. to be the next city visited ; let
us all strive to make of 1895 a banner year
for the S. A. F., not only in point of mem-
bership, but in so conducting the affairs of
the Society as to add to its increased dignity
and standing among the organizations which
make for progress, enlightenment and mu-
tual benefit.
The hospitality of the Philadelphians was
given full play on Friday, a day ever to be
remembered, for the weather was superb
and the program full.
Yachting, riding, eating and shooting, a
concert, a theatrical performance and a hop
—all this was on Friday's bill of fare. The
story of how the recipients of so much open-
handed, generous treatment survived it all
will form a part of our edition of next week
**S-S-S-A-F— 'KAH !*'
THE BOWLING MATCH.
First — Buflfalo - - -
Second. — Pliiladelpliia
Tiilrd. — New York - ■
All the week long the talk has been run
ning on this tournament, in which the
flower and chivalry of ten of the Florists'
Clubs were to be engaged, and it was with
a feeling of relief that those interested
— and judging from the immense crowd of
spectators which filled the Brunswick al
leys every delegate to the Convention was
" in it" — hailed the advent of Wednesday
night.
The alleys provided, five in number, but
of which only four were used, afforded
ample accommodation to the hundreds
who watched with eager interest every
movement of the players.
We are not able to-day to give a detailed
description of the game, but '
of September 1 we intend to print a chart
which will record with absolute accuracy
the movements of every one of the partici
pants in this, the greatest contest ever
entered into between florists.
The liberality of the Philadelphia Club
in providing so many prizes to be contested
for, together with the struggle for the
Spaulding cup, once won by Philadelphia
and once by New York, made theae two
clubs particularly anxious to win the
coveted emblem and so settle the fray,
while inciting the remaining clubs to make
a desperate attempt for its possession.
The banner offered by this paper also
acted as a spur in the effort of the various
clubs to win the first game.
The fight for the trophies was opened
about 8 P.M., Buffalo, Washington, New
York and Flatbush first occupying the al-
leys. The struggle was a hard one between
the rivals, but Buffalo succeeded in obtain-
ing a decided advantage in this bout, clos-
ing its first game with a score of 847, fol-
lowed by Flatbush, 774, New York 770, and
Washington 753.
The next four clubs to enterthelist were
Pittsburg, Boston. Philadelphia and Sum-
mit, and in this bout the leading scores
showed a fair average, Boston securing
766 points. Philadelphia 756, Pittsburg 691,
Summit 609. The concluding tilt of the
first game was between Chicago 512, and
St. Louis 681.
Buffalo is therefore the winner of the
Florists' Exchange banner, and at the
present writing a likely winner of the
Spaulding cup.
LSPEGIAL despatch to florists' EXCHANGE.]
Atlantic City, Aug. 24.— At last the
struggle and strain of the trying competi-
tion is over, and Buffalo emerges from the
conflict in a great big sunburst of glory,
for her champions have met and conquered
picked men from such stalwart cities as
Philadelphia, New York and Boston, and
beaten them with a good surplus to spare,
too.
At about 5 p. m. on Thursday night the
match was resumed, Pittsburg and Flat-
bush clubs toeing the mark. To follow
the fortunes of the struggle through that
eventful night, let any one who has ever
attended a match of the kind recall his
experience and be will have it all — horns,
cheers, Ahs I Ohs ! and the cries of en-
couragement and moments of alternating
hope and despair. It was all there, only
more of it than at any time in the previous
history of competitions by florists.
The fairest of fair play prevailed all
through the two nights, and absolutely
nothing occurred to mar the match, which
is pronounced this morning by all to have
been wonderfully successful.
The Philadelphia boys have been con-
gratulated on all sides and by every one
for their admirable management and bos
pitality. Lunch was freely spread for all
on both nights, and liquid refreshments
flowed in abundance. At the close of the
match a vote of thanks to John Westcott
was proposed by Wm. Scott, of Buffalo,
in a highly eulogistic speech, for his able
management of the tournament; it was
carried with storms of applause.
The Florists' Exchange Bulletin, of
which we give a copy herewith, was put
up in the bowling alleys on Thursday
night, aod served as a faithful guide and
record of the match. The enterprise of
the Exchange in furnishing this scoring
board was highly commended.
Buffalo, it will be seen, has carried
everything — FLORISTS' Exchange Banner
for the highest score in the first game;
the Spaulding Cup for the highest score in
the two first games, and the Philadelphia
Florists Cup for the highest score in the
tournament total. This latter cup it
retains nermauently.
The Philadelphia Club is entitled to
its own second prize and New York
to the third; this may be arranged differ-
ently, however.
The highest individual score (173), was
made by Keppler, of New York, who
received a sterling silver cup: Leuly, of
New York (171) was second ; Manda (W.
A.) of Boston, and Mepsted, of Buffalo
(each 167). appear to be tied for third prize.
We append the total scores, and show
the order in which the clubs emerged from
the conflict.
FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
BULLETIN
0
TEAMS.
1
2
3
Total.
ft
Boston . .
76«
643
7SS
2197
1
Buffalo . .
.S47
821
S7I
•2539
1(»
Chicago . .
hVi
(Jl»4
.581
1697
4
Flatbush . .
774
HIS
77S
2365
S
New York .
77()
S44
774
2388
2
Fhiladelphia
7.i(i
SOS
82.5
2389
S
Pittsburg
«!»!
fi4(t
«!»1
2022
7
St. Louis . .
(iHI
72(i
728
2135
9
Summit . .
am
«74
(4!»1
1974
5
Washington .
758
7G4
753
2270
Question Box was unavoidably omitted
in this issue. Do not let this prevent your
sending yours, however, as it will be given
double space next week.
New Chrysanthemums disseminated in
1894 are as follows :
By Jolin N, May, Summit, N. J.— Achilles,
Malmaison, Mayflower, Minerva, Titian, Yellow
Queen.
By 3E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind — Mrs,
E. G. Hill, Challenge, Inter Ocean, Beau Ideal.
Eugene Dailledouze, Abraham Lincoln, Cen-
tury, Elegant, Lagoon, Mrs. Jas. Thompson,
Kichmond Beauty, Mrs. P. W. Smith.
By Thomas H. Spaulding, Orange, N. J.—
Thos. H. Brown, Miss G. H.Bates, Mrs. W. H.
Trotter, Esther Cleveland, Wm. Plumb, Eider-
down, K. L. Beckert, Wanlass. Frank Hatfield,
Shawmut, Snowflake, Mrs. R. English, Mrs.
John Dallas, Judge C. I. Benedict, Maud Peir-
son, Fairview, Judge Addison Brown, Silver
Cloud, J. Pitcher, Great Republic, Cinderella,
Christa Bell, Mary Hill, Goliath, White Rock,
Black Diamond, Roger Williams, Heron's
Plume, James Comley, Flossie, A. Williams.
Conqueror, Golden Queen, Geo. Raynor, L. L.
May. Meteor, Laura Gushing, M. B. Little, Mrs.
A. E. Boynton, R. C. Martin, R. McArthur,
Silver Bell, Silver Queen, Thalma, Wilber Con-
don, Wildfire, Waldemar.
By Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N. J.—
Georgiene Bramhall, Mrs. Jas. B. Crane, Mrs.
H. McK. Tworablv, The Livingstone, Bon-
nie Marjorie, Charlotte, Miss Florence Pull-
man, Miss E. T. Hulst, Mrs. Geo. H- Morgan,
Mrs. Florence P. Langbam, Jessie Godfrey,
Miss E. H. Kingsley, Thomas Emerson, Mrs.
Geo. West, W- C. Cook. Miss Tocie Belle Har-
per, Mrs. John H- Starin, Mrs. Paul Wilcox,
Mrs. Mary A. Forepaugh, J. J. Hill, Mrs. W. K.
Vanderbilt, Mrs. Archibald Rogers, Mrs. How-
ard Rinck, Miss Agnes L. Clucas, Mrs. Marshall
Crane, Mrs- James Eadie, George Snhiegel, Mrs.
Chas. Lanier, Mrs. E. O. Wolcott, Mrs. Geo. J.
Magee, Mrs. A. H. Ewing, Elizabeth Bisland,
Dorothy Toler, Adele Merz, Mrs. Geo. M. Pull-
man, Mrs. Sarah Rose, Mrs- W. R. Merrian,
Robt. M. Grey, Hon. Thos. Lowry, Mias Louise
Hartshorn, Katherine Richards Gordon, Mr*!.
F. Gordon Dexter, Garza, American Eagle,
Partridge, Yellow Hammer, Condor, Titmouse.
Silver Bill,Tanager, Red Robin, Toucan, Falcon.
By Peter Henderson & Co., New York.—
Uncle Sam, Thomas Jones, Marion Henderson.
By John H. Sievers, San T'rancisco, Cal.—
Mrs. J. Geo. lis, Freda, Mrs. Nellie P. Moultoii
Lurling, Geo. E. Goodman, Sophie Sievers.
By H. Yoshuke, Oakland, Cal.— Peifectio,
Capt. J. C. Ainswot'th, Amber, Ada Spaulding,
Pride of California, Fisher's Torch, Amood,
Formosa. Morocco, Quito Satisfactio, Tas-
mania, Yukon, Arctic, Castle Peak. White Lo-
tus, Bankok, Mount Hamilton. Golden Castle,
Mount Everest, Oruba, Port Imperial.
By F. I" Chandler, South Lancaster, Mass.
— Sayonara.
By Fred Dorner & Son, liafayette, Ind.—
Major Boiinatfon.
By Mann Bros., Randolph, Mass— Mutual
Friend.
By R. Witterstaetter, SedamsviUe, Ohio.—
Marie Louise.
By Edwin A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.—
Sebrina.
By W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo.—
Clinton Chalfant.
By Vick & Hill, Rochester, N. Y.— Geo. S.
Conover.
By Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.—
Laredo, lora, J. A. Pettigrew, Miss Hattie
Bailey, Oriana, Ingomar, Golden Hair, A. H.
Fewkes. Prairie Rose, Lady Playfalr, Mrs. Jos.
Rnssiter.
The following names have been registered
since the last meeting but these varieties are
not yet in commerce :
Erato, Hiawatha, Eureka. Nyauza. Polyphe-
mus. Brick Top, Monte Vista. Camilla, Nisus,
Endymion. Ursino, Orange Judd, Minnehaha,
Durango, Proserpinp, J. J. B. Hatfield, Zip-
angi. Mrs. E. H. Hunt, Mrs. F. G. Darlington,
Sundew, Columbine, The Debulaunt, Con-
spicua, Infatuation, A grippa, Colosseum, Venus
de Medici, Isoleon, Castillian, Zulinda, Sim-
rise, Constellation, Pluto, Peach Blossom.
The society is indebted to Prof. L. H. Bailey
for Annals of Horticulture and to the Ameri-
Florist Co. for their Trade Directory.
Elmer D. Smith, Secy.
Buffalo.
Though not a large number started for the
S. A. F. Convention we believe our town will
hold its own in representation there. A very
brief bit of advice intimated that the
bowlers were confident of achieving some
distinction, at least, and Great Scott's candi-
dacy for President was being well cared for.
Those going from here included Wm. Scott,
E. J. Mepsted, Dan'l B. Long, Geo. Asmus,
J. Kronk, Geo. Hewson, J. F. Cowell, P.
Scott.
On Thursday of last week we crossed bats
with our Rochester brethren, and though it
may seem ungracious as hosts to say it, we
vanquished them. We did it and with so
high a score to our credit that courtesy forbids
giving details. A lunch was served at the
Parade House in the Park after the game.
A decided rush of funeral work on Sunday
and Monday cleaned up everything good in
white flowers at the time ; otherwise trade is
quiet. ViDi.
The Klorist's ExchangEc
739
President-elect, Edwin Lonsdale,
There is probably no more popular florist
in the whole of the United States than the
newly-elected president of the S. A. F.,
Edwin Lonsdale, of Chestnut Hill, Phila-
delphia. The secret of his popularity is to
be found in his unvarying amiability, his
genial spirit and social characteristics, and
last, but not least, hia strict integrity.
Mr. Lonsdale has done grand service for
the Society of American Florists. He has
been a member of it since its organization,
has served on numerous committees, and
for the year 1687 he acted in the capacity of
its secretary, an office which he filled with
great acceptance, but was obliged to re-
linquish on account of pressure of his own
private business on his time ; and the
honor the Society has now conferred upon
him is but a just reward for his tireless
endeavors in lis behalf.
Thesubject of our sketch has also been
a hard worker in ihe interest of the
American Carnation Society and of the
National Chrysanthemum Society of
America. Of the former body he was one
of its organizers and president for two
successive terms. He was secretkry of
the Chrysanthemum Society for several
years.
An Englishman by birth, Mr. Lonsdale
has been connected with horticulture tvtr
since he was a lad. He first saw the light
in the historic and romantic county of
Shropshire, England, in the village or
town of Habberly, which is located
in one of the prettiest scenic parts of Great
Britain. His parents originally intended
him for a saddler, but fortunately for
horticulture, some hitch occurred in the
apprenticeship arrangements, cau&ing the
idea of young Lonsdale ever becoming a
knight of the brawd-awi to be abandoued.
Being fascinated by the charms of Floia
he then turned his attention to her.
He served an apprenticeship to the pro-
fession at Enville Hall, the seat of ihe
Earl of Stamford, a gardening school
which has turned out many graduateswbo
have since made their mark. Mr. Lons-
dale's first preceptor was Stephen Taplin,
then head gardener at Enville Hall, and
now of Detroit, Mich., a man well-known
in the florist world.
Like all ambitious and progressive young
gardeners the president-elect turned his
eyes toward the Western Hemisphere as a
place likely to afford a wider scope for the
development of his innate horticultural
abilities. He landed in this country in
1869, first applying himself to agricul-
tural pursuitsin Syracuse, M.Y. That work
not being suited to his taste, however, be
returned to the East, and to his flrht love
— gardening. He subsequently worked
for Professor Thomas Meehan, of Ger-
mantown, eventually starting in business
in 1875, and in conjunction with bis
brother-in-law, Mr. John Burton, in 1880,
under the firm name of Louadale &
Burton, which co-partnership was dis-
solved in 1887, each of the partners now
carrying on a separate concern.
A favorite flower of Mr. Lonsdale is the
carnation, and he is a firm believer that
the possibilities in the culture of the
divine flower are yet in their embryo state.
How to improve and raise the quality of
this flower has been his life long study, we
may say ; as far back as 1873 we find iiim
experimenting with seedlings, and from
then on to 1885, and during the interven-
ing period he had never obtained any
variety worthy of dissemination, or to
which he would lend his name, thus show-
ing his thorough conscientiousness. The
latter year, however, saw Mrs. Cleveland,
a pink, and since then the work of cross-
ing has been more or less successfully car
ried on by him, some of the results of
which have been : Brunette, a rich
crimson; Grace Battles, also a pink;
and the latest, and perhaps his
crowning effort, Helen Keller, one of
the best variegated varieties of the
present day. Chrysanthemums have also
merited a share of his care and attention.
We think we are safe in stating that Mr.
Lonsdale is one of our best judges of the
Queen of Autumn, a task he is yearly
called upon to undertake and perform at
our principal Autnmnshows. As a grower
of orchids, especially cypripediums, he
ranks among the best, a fact attested to
by his successes at competitive exhibitions
of these flowers, where the first honors
have largely been his.
The president-elect has disclaimed all
right and title to being an impromptu
speaker, but few will question his right to
be classed among the most facileof writers
for the horticultural press. Painstaking
and careful, nothing emanates from hipQ
unless it be absolutely correct. Knowing
the stamp and character of the man, we
look forward to his leading the S. A. F.
upward and onward toward greatachieve-
ments during the tenure of his ofl&ce, with
as much success as he ofttimes has headed
that redoubtable army of the " Brave Old
Duke of York."
Vice-President Reineman.
Mr. E. C. Reineman, the newly elected
Vice-President, has lived in Pittsburg and
Allegheny nearly all his life, where he re-
ceived his early education, finishing it in
Hesse Darnstadt, Germany. He entered the
florist business in 1877 in partnership with
his father, W. A. Reineman, who is one of
the most popular citizens of Allegheny, as is
the vice-president elect. The establishment
having been caught in the late hail storm
which swept over Pittsburg last year, and
and having suffered very considerable dam-
age therefrom, the florist business was
abandoned. Mr. Reineman then turned his
attention to real estate, in which pursuit he
is now engaged. He is very popular with
his confreres in the florist trade, for he still
considers himself one of the boys; he has
been president of the Pittsburg and Alle-
gheny Florist Club, and we value him as our
esteemed representative in these cities.
ing, as the name indicates, to grow roses
for market. This firm under the appela-
tionof the Oakwood Farm and Garden Co.,
is also extensively engaged in agricultural
pursuits, makmg a specialty of raising a
high grade Jersey stock of cattle.
The newly elected treasurer joined the S.
A. F. at the meeting in Buffalo in 188S, and
has ever since taken a deep interest in its
affairs. Possessed of keen business fore-
sight, his endeavors have largely been di-
rected to the formulation of means for the
furtherance of the florists' interests. He
was one of the originators of the Florists'
Protective Association, and has been its sec-
retary since the inception of that body ; an
office fraught with many dangers, known
and unknown, but which our friend has fear-
lessly braved. The Telegraph Delivery As-
sociation, is another society that owes its
being largely to Mr. Beatty's efforts, and he
holds the office of secretary of the recently
created American Rose Society, besides be-
ing a member of the Carnation Society. He
was appointed by President Smith a member
of the Executive Committee of S. A. F.
Frank and gentlemanly by nature, and per-
forming his duties in a quiet, unostentatious
manner. Treasurer Beatty has endeared
himself to the craft in general, and gained
their esteem and favor.
As a voice was heard to exclaim on his
election to the office of S. A. F. treasurer,
" the funds are safe" in his hands.
PRESIDENT OF '
Treasurer H. B. Beatty.
Mr. Beatty, of Oil City, Pa., the newly
elected treasurer, who will also serve out
the unexpired term of the late M, A. Hunt,
was born in Pennsylvania 37 years ago. He
comes of Scottish lineage, and can trace his
genealogy back to the days of King Robert
Bruce. His forefathers were among the
faithful covenanters who fought and died,
and suffered persecution for religious free-
dom in their native land, whence they mi-
grated to Ireland and subsequently, through
the continual warfare existing between the
Orange and Green factions, they were com-
pelled to seek a home in the land of the free.
Mr. Beatty received his education at the
public schools and went through a business
training in Rochester, N. Y. He is largely
interested in gas and oil enterprises, both in
Oil City and Pittsburg ; but having always
been a lover of flowers, he, in company with
Mr. O. H. Strong, started the Oakwood rose
gardens at Oil City, in 1886 ; the object be-
THE NEW JARIFF BILL.
Changes of Interest to Florists, Seeds-
men and Nurserymen.
The new bill, if signed or allowed to become
law, makes the following changes in the duty
on plants, seeds and nursery stock :
Under "Miscellaneous Products," Schedule
G,, "Orchids, lily of the valley, azaleas,
palms, and other plants, used for forcing
under glass for cut flowers or decorative pur-
poses, ten per cent, ad valorem." '1 hey were
formerly in the free list.
Plants, trees, shrubs and vines of all kinds,
commonly known as nursery stock, are placed
in the free list. The duty was formerly 30
per cent.
Garden seeds, agricultural seeds and other
seeds, are reduced from 30 to 10 per cent,
ad valorem.
All flower and grass seeds, bulbs and
bulbous roots, not edible, are admitted free as
heretofore.
Snap Shots.
For amount of business transacted and fun
digested, the Convention at Atlantic City will
compare favorable with any of its pre-
decessors.
The inevitably '* Mountain Dew" of the
celebrated Professor of Smilax had to be es-
corted to its headquarters by a body guard.
Talk of "Mountain Dew," the North
Carolina Corn Juice, on private exhibition,
was the rarest extract that ever tickled the
palate of an epicure. If you don't believe it
ask the men who carried home those '''Sally
thing " souvenirs.
How would S— S— S-A-F do for a greeting
between florists?
Professor F. Schuyler Mathews' paper on
color was an exceedingly interesting produc-
tion. But the atmospheric conditions were in
league with Morpheus, and a good many
eminent florists were not only color blind but
deaf as a post, notably the gentleman from
Iowa.
Albert M. Herr, the new Treasurer of the
Florists' Plail Association, was the first mem-
ber of that organization and is proud that he
holds Certificate No. i. He was also the
first man to receive a benefit.
The familiar figure of E. G. Hill was
missed. It is to be hoped Mr. Hill will be
restored to health at an early date.
Charlie Young, of St, Louis, endeavored
to land some fish out of "old ocean." Three
were hooked and caught in the intervals
between his frantic efforts to get his shoes
through his thorax.
The "Duke of York" got there, you bet;
but wasn't Great Scott a chivalrous gentleman;
he fairly earned the right to preside next year.
The florists are noted for their tolerance,
and the way they affiliated with the descend-
ants of Abraham at the United States Hotel
did not destroy their record.
Talk of descendants- of Abraham reminds
us of a litile incident. A prominent florist
when he registered, was greeted with "Hello,
Moses ! when did you get in ?" *' Moses ! ! '
said the florist. ' ' h — 1, do I look like a Jew ? "
It is often stated that when the Hebrew
children largely patronize a public caravansary
that institution is doomed, but it would be
hard to find a people more orderly and gen-
tlemanly than those domiciled at the United
States. Rusty Cus.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
Aquatics— Page 750, eol. 4.
Azaleas-Title pape; p. 728 col. I, 2.
AsparagruB— Pafc:e7Jr col. 4.
I— Title page; p. 72S, col. 1, ?, ;j, 4;
v'l. 3. 4.
r29. col. 4; p. 7J4, col. 4; p. 745.
C|iVysanilieiiimn-Pa'Se 729, col. 2,3.
col. 4: p. 750, col.
Cut Klowfr-*— FaKe74(> col. 1,2, 3,4
-Mage 745.
;***corniiTe Treei
3; P..745. col. 2. 3. 4; p.
.3.
-Page 746.
P1(«T--P
_L»nppe— TitU
p!747, col. 1; p. 7if
nd Vatiett, Urus, Etc.- Pun
-PaRe 718. col. 1.2.
-Pape 728. col. 4; p. 74:1.
InHH— PM(i»'7J8. col. 3. 4; p. 749. col. 3. 4.
729,.
-Title page,
iirnnce— Pac
lantB. tihru
2, 3; p. 744, col. 4; p. 750. ml. 3.
Heatliif): Apparatus- Pawe 748, col,
-Page 748. col. 1.
. _ _ ud Funaicidf
idscape Gardener- Pag
_. ce|- ■ ■ "
col, 4.
p. 7in
col. 2.3.^_
nud^unaicideB— Page 7J8,col.
Stock— Page 743. col. 3; p. 74i.
Wo8B-Page728, col.
750, col. ;
"ratiHy-Pace 743. col. 3.4; p. 759. col. 4.
PaKe743. col.3.
PaRe 748, col. 1.
i»li8— Paee 741. coT. 4.
Plant Ktakent. —Page 728. col. 1, 2, 4.
Poinsettia— Page 745, col. 3.
Primrose— Page 750. col. 1, 2.
Refricerators- Page 748, col. 1.
Ifoee- Titlepaee: p. 728. col. 1, 2; p. 729, col. 1. 2, 3, 4
744. col. 4; p. 745, col. 4.
Rustic Work-Page 743. col. 3: p. 748. col. 2.
Seeds- Title pajte; p. 728, col. 1, 2, 3,4; p. 743, col.
-Page 743, col. 3; p.
74ti. coi.'A a, *.
Vesretnble nnd Small Fruit Plants, Seedw,
etc.- Page 728. col. 1.2.3.
Ventilarfncr Apnaratus.— Page 748. col. 3, 4; p.
749. col. 2. 3. 4; p 750, col. 1, 2.
Violets— Page 729. col- 4: p.744, col.4; p. 747, col. 4.
740
The I^TvOrist's Exchange.
(Continued from page 737.)
and so it is ; the supply of food is giving
out, the soil is being exhausted probably
ten times as fast as it would be out of
doors ; the gTowth is much more rapid,
and while it rains once a week or once a
month in the garden or field, it rains
every day in the greenhouse, washing
down through the benches each time in
solution all the different kinds of plant
food. It has been proven that plantfood
is carried down in the water through the
drains of well drained land, in quantity
sufficient to mature a crop of grain ; this
being the case, we can readily under-
stand how impoverished our soil in a
greenhouse bench must become if the
amount of food is not constantly added to.
As a general thing when rose foliage
has a pale, yellowish, sickly look, it is a
sign that the plants lack potash, in which
case I should use wood ashes at the rate
of one barrel to a loo foot house of the
regulation width. About a month ago
we found a house of Perles planted for
the summer trade that had just this look,
but after a liberal dose of wood ashes
they are to-day as thrifty and well col-
ored as could be desired. Fruit growers
claim that the " Yellows" on peach trees
can be overcome to a great extent by a
liberal use of potash.
Nitrogen, perhaps the most necessary
food ingredient, is usually present in suf-
ficient quantity, I think where an abund-
ance of manure is incorporated with the
soil, but this is not always the case, and I
have come to the conclusion that when
plants in a greenhouse bench present a
stunted appearance without any apparent
cause, the roots being in a healthy state
and all other conditions being favorable,
that the soil does not possess nitrogen in
sufficient quantity, or else what it does
contain is locked up, and is not available
for the use of the plant. I had an illus-
tration of this last Fall in a house of Mer-
met and Bridesmaid roses. The house
was not completed until sometime in
August, hence was planted rather late,
but the plants were large and vigorous, and
the soil, as far as we could tell, fairly
good ; the house itself was all that could
be desired, yet somehow the plants did
not grow, but immediately after planting
took on that hard look which none of us
like to see. "We waited as patiently as
possible until a little ahead of Christmas,
and then concluded something must be
done, or we would never cut enough to
pay for heating the house. We accord-
ingly commenced a systematic feeding
from a couple of barrels brought into the
house, using sulphate of ammonia and
fresh cow manure one week, and alterna-
ting with nitrate of soda and sheep
manure. The animal manure was used
in very small quantities and the salts at
the rate of a three inch potful to a barrel
of water. They were watered with one
of these liquids once a week for about
two months. The change was almost in-
stantaneous, and was most remarkable;
they at once began throwing up strong
shoots from the root, and while they
never grew as large as some of the plants
in the other houses, yet they produced
large crops of flowers ; the individual
blooms were large, the foliage was per-
fect ; the plants in fact became so strong
and vigorous that we selected all our cut-
tings of those varieties from these same
plants, in preference to any others on the
place. This should be a sufficient reply
to those who claim that while nitrate o'f
soda and similar fertilizers may stimulate
a plant for a time, they simply do so at the
expense of the plant's constitution, being
almost certain to produce a soft, un-
healthy, unnatural growth.
Some years ago I had a house of Mer-
met roses which began to go back during
the early winter, and it soon looked so
disgraceful that we would have pulled
out the plants if it had been possible to
use the house for another crop, for they
looked for all the world as if they were
in the last stages of consumption. We
debated for some time as to what we
should do with them, and finally con-
cluded to try the same experiment I have
just mentioned, nitrate of soda and sul-
phate of ammonia. My employer had
I very little faith in them, but, as he said,
the roses were dying anyway, and if this
new fangled stuff killed them outright
there would be very little loss. The day
after they had received the first dose, I
took a look to see if they had improved
any. You can imagine how I felt, for
there was hardly a leaf lefton the plants,
I thought we had fixed 'em sure, but we
picked up the leaves and kept right on
with the fertilizers, and strange as it may
seem, before spring this was the best
house of Mermets we had. I am fully
aware when I speak of nitrate of soda,
that some of you will shake your heads in
disapproval ; there have been cases of
injury to plants, the result of its use —
abuse, I should say — and there will con-
tinue to be similar cases in all probability
where care is not taken to use only the
safe quantity. I have used nitrate of
soda for almost all kinds of greenhouse
plants, and am not aware that it ever
injured any one of them.
A word about phosphoric acid. I can-
not tell you just what symptoms are
manifested by the plant when there is a
deficiency of this ingredient in the soil,
but as I have never heard or read of
there being too much of it for the plant's
welfare, we are safe in furnishing a
liberal supply. There is no question of
its being a great factor in furnishing
food to plants. Bone meal is one of the
best sources of phosphoric acid yielding
as it does from 20 to 25 per cent. I have
in mind a farm which invariably pro-
duced wonderful crops ; the only fertilizers
used were barnyard manure, and for all
root crops such as turnips, etc., a liberal
sprinkling of ^ inch bones ; this had
been kept up for at least thirty years
and as there was a systematic rotation of
crops, each one fed more or less on the
bone in the soil. It was not unusual for
a crop of oats to average 120 bushels to
the acre. There is danger from bone
meal in the greenhouse, however, if it
has come in contact with acids ; Mr.
Hunt mentions having lost $3,000 worth
of new roses at one time in this way.
It behooves us then to make certain that
our bone is absolutely pure.
Lime is usually present in the soil in
sufficient quantity, but an addition of
this important ingredient to heavy or
clayey soil is often very beneficial ; it
acts as an enricher, as a sweetener, as a
pulverizer and as an insecticide, hence its
value to the florist. I had a peculiar
experience this Spring in the use of lime.
Two benches of ferns planted out for
cutting became infested with a black
fungous growth which threatened the
destruction of every plant ; we scratched
it off, but it grew again, and the plants
got smaller daily, when it occurred to us
to use air slacked lime as a top dressing;
I felt sure it would kill the fungus, and
didn't know but it would kill the ferns
too; but we tried it, a good covering,
over crowns and all, and strange to say
that while it did not kill the parasite,
only checking it, it started the ferns into
active growth, and since then we have
picked in large quantities the longest and
finest adiantums I have ever seen grown
on a bench. It is hardly necessary to
say I shall not be afraid to use lime on
ferns in the future.
Perhaps the most satisfactory and eco-
nomical method of supplying food to
such plants as roses and carnations dur-
ing the winter and spring months is by
means of liquid manure ; I have a de-
cided objection to laying manure on the
benches as a top dressing in the late fall,
or during the winter, believing it to do
more harm than good ; it prevents
evaporation, and keeps the sun from the
roots at the time when they are benefited
the most by its direct action. I do not
wish it understood that I dislike mulch-
ing at any and all seasons of the year,
for I have regularly attended to this
operation twice during the season with
all Tea roses, the first time in August,
and the second about March ; the first
saves a great deal of watering, and is
entirely gone by November, and the
March mulching gives the roots new
material to run in, and also prevents
severe dying out. Between these dates,
and in fact after the latter date, I con-
sider liquid manure cheaper, cleaner in
the house, and more effective. For ordi-
nary purposes, that made from animal
manure is the safest and best; 4 pecks of
cow or horse, manure, 2 pecks of sheep
manure or one of hen droppings is suffi-
cient to make 100 gallons of liquid. I
have known people who never thought
liquid manure was strong enough unless
its odor was powerful enough to drive
most people away from the house where
it was being used, but this is against
all reason and common sense ; far better
to use it weak and often ; plants, like
animals, should be fed regularly if they
need feeding at all, not gorged to-day
and starved for a month. Their food
also should be changed from time to time
so that what is not supplied in one form
may be found in another. A word about
the mode of applying liquid manure.
The old method was to use barrels in the
walks, and apply with a watering pot,
and a beautiful job it is, crawling along
a 12 inch walk with a three gallon can in
front of you ; I have been there, perhaps
some of you have. With such a system
the man who has charge of your houses
is hardly likely to remind you when the
appointed day for going through this
performance arrives, and I don't blame
him. The old fashioned method may do
where the place is very small and can
hardly afford to put in anything very
expensive, but where there is much
glass, something better and cheaper in
labor should be devised. We have a
system which works so nicely that I will
try to describe it to you as briefly as
possible. A large tank holding from
8,000 to 10,000 gallons is built directly
under the stable ; I should mention the
fact that there is a cellar under the build-
ing and in this cellar is our tank, six
feet deep half above ground and half
below ; the drainage and manure from
six horses and two cows find their way
into it through the opening in the floor,
and this, vrith a change to sheep manure
or nitrate of soda occasionally, gives us
all the strength we require. By opening
a valve the liquid flows by gravity into
another tank, which is connected with
the steam pump. If the water should
get too strong we dilute it by starting up
the clean water pump and running both
at the same time. There is no carting
of manure, very little mixing and no dis-
agreeable sights or smells for visitors.
You will readily understand the saving
in labor over the barrel and watering
pot system, when I say that six men
with hose and one to run the pump can
water everything in our greenhouses in
half a day, whereas with the old method
it would require seven men four days to
do the same work, costing just seven
times as much, and not giving half the
satisfaction.
In conclusion I would say, that with
fertilizers, as everything else, we must
observe, we must experiment ; nature's
secrets are all locked to the indolent
and indifferent, but to the man who will
dig, who will search, who will explore,
she will yield the key, and lay bare her
hidden treasures.
G. L. Grant, of Chicago, read his paper
on the "Classification and Inspection of
Commercial Plants." He pointed out the
defects of the present classification by the
size of pot, and advised that the number of
healthy leaves on the plant should deter-
mine its actual value rather than any
other one characteristic. For instance a
healthy plant in a 24 inch pot should have
not less than twenty perfect healthy leaf-
lets ; second grade not less than 15, and
third not less than ten. It might be neces-
sary to consider each variety separately.
The work of dolnK so would not be great.
He recommended the appointment of a
committee to devise a system of classifi-
cation, and submit same at next annual
meeting; and also that a committee be
appointed to collect and place on exhi-
bition at the same time plants in the
various classes for the consideration and
information of the members.
Questions relating to the value of auc-
tion sales of plants and flowers ; the re-
sults of growing carnations under glass
all Summer, and the advisability of flower
markets, were all answered. The replies
will be given in a future issue.
The meeting then adjourned for dinner.
Thursday Afternoon Session.
August 23, 1S94.
The members, such of them as at-
tended, came straggling into the hall
about 3 P.M. The first business was an
amendment to the By-laws, Section II., re-
garding the duties of the secretary; add,
"He shall also receive, receipt for and re-
mit to treasurer such annual dues as may
be paid to him, and shall e:ive a bond for
such an amount and with such sureties
as the Executive Committee shall from
time to time consider suSicient."
Section III. was also amended to read
that the treasurer shall give a bond for
an amount and with such securities as
the Executive Committee shall from time
consider sufficient.
Fire Insurance.
The question of fire insurance on
greenhouses created as much excitement
as anything going before it. Mr. Michel,
of St. Louis, chairman of the committee,
was unfortunately absent owing to sick-
ness. Mr. Seidewitz read the report of the
committee who were appointed last year
to take the matter in liand. They had
been greatly hampered in their work by
the dilatory manner in which the florists
had responded to calls for information.
The classification submitted by the com-
mittee as a suggested one to be placed be-
fore the underwriters excited a great deal
of talk, showing that the members were
alive to the needs of such an insurance.
The classiucation is as follows :
Report of Committee on Fire Insurance.
Your Committee on Fire Insurance, in its
efforts to secure definite information regard-
ing the amount of insurance carried by the
florists, and the rates of insurance usually
paid, has been unable to elicit important
statistics, because the large Tnajority of the
florists failed to respond to the requests
made, both through the trade papers and to
each individually, by circulars.
We received answers, however, from about
250 greenhousemen, the total value of whose
houses aggregated over $1,500,000. Out of
this number, only 100 carried fire insurance,
to the amount of $300,000, paying from VP^^
cent, to 3I4; per cent, premium per annum,
the average rate being i}< per cent., of not
quite as bad as we were led to believe they
were before we had entered upon our work.
The higher rates were rather exceptional;
the general charge in large cities being from
I to 2 per cent.
The 250 florists' answering our questions
reported 25 fires which had occurred in their
vicinities during the past year. An exceed-
ingly high estimate of the total losses in these
fires would place the amount at less than
$10,000. The value of the properties of
those who reported alone being $1,500,000,
we are perfectlj^ safe in placing the value of
the properties in their vicinities, including
their own, at $3,000,000, which makes the
rate of loss unfairly large.
The risk, in almost every case where there
was a fire, was through the careless manner
in which the flues or chimneys were built, or
through the carelessness of placing ignitable
material on the flue or boiler.
The origins of the different fires were as
follows:
No
1 given,
Defective flu
Carelessness, 5.
Overheated chimney, too near woodwork, 1.
Pipes too near floor beams, i.
Defective gas pipe (natural gas), i.
The lowest rate given by any company
was that of the Reading Mutual, ^^per cent,
on greenhouses and contents; the Western,
}-^ per cent, on greenhouses and contents;
the Loyal, of Liverpool, in one instance,
gave ^4.' per cent., and in another, 11.4 on
greenhoiises, showing that the local agent
took into consideration the style of risk.
While it seems that the majorityof florists
do not insure their houses, thinking that the
risks are slight ; still there would be many who
would insure had they cheap rates offered
them.
In order that we may receive such reduc-
tions in the rates of insurance, we have
made a classification of greenhouses, which
we place before you for your consideration.
Having settled upon a classification, we
would suggest that it be submitted to the
Board of Underwriters, to show them that
greenhouse risks are good risks, if the
houses are properly constructed.
There is no doubt that if this matter were
properly put before the underwriters, we
will receive the benefit of a reduced rate.
Signed, E. H. Michel,
John G. Esler,
Edwin A. Seidewitz.
Classiflcalion for Firo Insurance on Greenhouses.
I. Greenhouses in good condition
heated by hot water, or steam, or both,
where boilers, flues and pipes are properly
The Klorisx's Exchange.
741
insulated and having fire proof boiler pits,
each house being separate and detached ex-
cept for one connecting hall or shed to each
loo feet in length of the house, with water
under pressure on the premises, and being
within reach of a fire department, a watch-
man oi;i the premises at night — One per
cent, for three years.
2. Greenhouses heated partly by hot air
flues, and partly by hot water or steam, or
both, all other conditions the same as the
above— Two per cent, for three years.
3. Greenhouses heated by hot air flues in
especially good condition ; the other condi-
tions the same as the above — Three per
cent, for three years.
Add for no watchman, 25 per cent, to rate
of premium.
Add for no Are department, 25 per cent, to
rate of premium.
Add for no water under pressure, 50 per
cent, to rate of premium.
Add for every attached greenhouse, 25
per cent, to rate of premium.
Old and delapidated houses heated by
flues to be excuded from insurance.
Kindling wood in contact with flues,
boilers or steam pipes, or iron flues in con-
tact with woodwork of any description to
cancel obligation of company insuring in
case of loss.
Where oil is used as fuel, the risk is to be
governed by the rules of insurance com-
panies regarding its use.
We believe risks as above could be profit-
ably taken at these rates.
Fiaal Bexolutions.
These were presented by the com-
mittee, Messrs, Rawson, Spanlding, and
Wm. Scott, the Florist Club of Philadel-
phia, and tlie chairmen of the various
committees for the hospitable and gener-
ous manner in which the Society had been
entertained.
The S. A. F. Charter.
Ex-president, W. B. Smith, ex-
plained that the bill providing for a char-
ter, had passed the requirements of both
houses, and only needed, to be ratified by
the Senate, engrossed and signed by the
president before becoming a law. He
asked that a meeting of the charter mem-
bers be called to assemble at Washington
at such time as may be agreed upon by the
officers of the executive committee to
organize under a charter.
A vote of thanks was passed to Mr.
Smith tor the trouble he had taken in this
matter.
On motion of Mr. P. O'Mara the Tenth
Annual Convention adjourned to meet at
PITTSBURG, 1895.
Work of Auxiliary Sooietios.
Florists' Hail Association.
This lively association held its meeting on
Thursday afternoon, after regular sesssion.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, J.M. Jordan, St. Louis; Vice-President,
Jas, Horan, Bridgeport, Conn.; Secretary,
John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.; all three
re-elected.
Mr. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., was
elected treasurer vs. Myron A. Hunt, deceased.
Directors were elected as follows: Wm. Scott,
Jas. Horan, E. G. Hill, J. F. Temple, Julius
Roehrs, J. C. Vaughan and A. M. Herr.
The Secretary and Treasurer's reports
were accepted as read and ordered to be
printed in the trade papers.
The terms of service of the directors are as
follows: J. F. Temple, one year; Wm. Scott,
one year; A. M. Herr, two years; E. G. Hill,
two years; Jas. Horan, three years; Julius
Roehrs, three years; J. C. Vaughan, three
the Assessment FuDd and $639.55 to the
Reserve Fund.
Owing to the depletion of funds by the
disastrous losses of last year it was neces-
sary to levy the fifth assessment on May 1,
1894, which, notwithstanding the prevail-
ing business depression, was responded to
by a greater percentage of members than
ay previous assessment.
The sudden death of Treasurer Myron
A. Hunt, upon the eve of the levy of this
assessment, was especially unfortunate,
but by prompt action on the part of the
officers and directors, the business of the
Association was transacted with trifling
delay, thereby In an entirely unexpected
manner furnishing a perfect test of the
stability of the Hail Association and the
perfection of its methods. Your secretary
desires to tender his thanks to members
for their patience and forbearance while
order was being restored out of the chaos
caused by the sudden demise of the late
universally lamented Myron A. Hunt.
The fifth assessment brought to the
treasury of the Association $3,899.51.
The expenditure for salaries, postage,
expenses, stationery, etc., for the year is
$569 63. The amount paid for losses is
$715.77. When compared with the expen
ditures of $5,856.83 last year for glass
broken, it will be seen that the members
of the Florists* Hail Association have
reason to congratulate themselves upon
their good fortune, which has not been
shared by many florists who were not mem-
bers of the Association.
During the past year the secretary has
been able to locate 55 hail storms in 20
states, some being especially violent.
At the end of seven years the Florists'
Hail Association has performed all that
the most sanguine projectors claimed,
and it is safe to say has fairly earned the
confidence reposed in it by its members.
John G. Esler, Secretary.
Treasurer's Bbport.
During the past year three persons
have officiated as treasurer, as will be
seen by the following reports :
Cash in hand, reported by J,
C. Vaughan, last year $1679.20
Amount received by J. C.
Vaughan to Sept. 17, 1893. . 162.99
Salary as treasurer, J. C.
Vaughan $4.50
Cash translerred toTreas. M.
A. Hunt by J. C. Vaughan. $1837.69
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid Cbapin Bros, liincoln, Nebraska,
16th St. houses
Chapin Bros., Lincoln, Nebraska,
Union College houses
5fl0 postal notic(-s, printed
Expressage on Treasurer's books and
papers
Stamm & Clare, Hutchinson, Kansas,
nberg
Port Dodg
Emma KilJe
Iowa, loss
Lanedon & Belt, Sterling, III., loss. ..
F. M. Pennock, Charlestown. West
Va., loss
Expressage on blanks and Treas-
urer's vouchers
J. C. Willis, East Rochester, 0., loss. .
500 proofs of loss, printed
100 warrants, printed
Over remittance, amount returned..
1.000 envelopes, printed
Moore & Langen, circulars
J. M. Jordan, President, expenses to
Terre Haute, postage, expressage.
etc.,
1.^0 note circulars, printed
F. Hahman, Philadelphia, loss
C. V. Evans, Kearney, Nebraska, loss
J. P. Corn. Jr.. Lexington, Mo., loss .
Chaa. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kansas,
loss
S. D. Bradford, Colorndo Springs, loss
Fred Ehrbarr, Cleveland, O., loss
W. H. Gulp & Co., Wichita, Kansas,
loss
Estate of M. A. Hunt*, salary as Treas-
C. E. Kern, Kansas City. Mo., loss
500 letter circulars printed. 300 note
circulars and 100 noteheads
Frank Luce, Ashtabula, Ohio, loss..
Mrs. S. E. Luther, Lawrence, Kan.,
loss
J. S Morris, Glen, Kansas, loss
Steitihauser & Eagle, Pittsburg, Kan.,
loss
Florists' Exchange advertisement,
six months
Wm. Clark, Colorado Springs, Col.,..
18.19
3.75
11.07
5.81
43 60
37.75
The Heite Floral Co., Kansas City,
Mo., loss
Jei;nicE. Keeling, Canton, III., loss..
A. J. & S. M. McCarty, Canton, 111.,
loss
J. M. Jordan, salary as president, 1894
John G. Esler, salary as secretary, "
" " " " treasurer. May
1st to Aug. 1st, 1894
John G. Esler, for postage, sec'y and
treas
13.50
45 50
Wholesale Florists.
The wholesale men attending the Conven-
tion met with a view toward organization^
but the gathering was not a sufficiently repre-
sentative one nor the attendance full enough
to satisfactorily formulate any definite policy.
The idea, however, has not been abandoned
but will be brought up again at a later day.
Florists* Protective Association.
■ At the meeting of this body, held on Wed-
nesday evening, Aug. 22, a plan was formu-
lated by those present that will undoubtedly
add to the efficiency of this society. The
secretary's report showed that the usual
volume of business had been done, and a
slight increase in membership.
Secretary's Report.
The Florists' Hail Association now
consists of 574 members in good standing,
and the risks in force on August 1, 1894,
are equivalent to a single risk upon 6,653,-
695 square feet of glass, divided as follows:
On single strength glass, 2,218,169 square
feet; on double strength, 3,163,388 square
feet; extra half, 74,295 single and 17,443
double ; extra whole, 408,045 single, and
739,735 square feet of double strength
glass. 10.408 feet of single thick and 1,666
feet of double thick glass were broken by
hail during the past year, being a trifle
over one out of every 213 square feet of
single and one out of every 1,899 feet of
double thick glass Insured.
The total cash balance in the Treasurer's
hands is $5,200 15 ; this, together with
$3,000 in securities invested for the Reserve
Fund, makes the total assets $8,200.15,
against which there were no liabilities on
August 1, 1894.
Of the cash balance $4,560.60 belongs to
Cash in hand, received by M.
A. Hunt from J. C. Vaugh-
an $1837 . 69
Received by M. A. Hunt
from fees, new members,
reinsurance, and 6 months'
interest on bonds 375.41
The following bills were
paid by M. A. Hunt :
By printing receipts (Haclc-
ensack B&publican)
By advertising annual meet-
ing (American Florist)
By advertising annual meet-
ing (Florists' Exchasge)
By advertising annual re-
ports (American Florist) . . .
By 500 certificates printed...
By 200 orders on Treasurer
printed
By membership in Protec-
tive Association
By 600 letter heads printed..
By advertisement, 1 year,
American Florist
By expenses of M. A. Hunt
to Chicago
By stamped envelopes and
printing
By amount returned . to
Bradford Kosery
By filing certificate with
Sec. of State of N. J
By filing report with Sec. of
State of N.J
By 1500 applications printed
By advertisement, 6 months,
Florists' Exchange
By 650 assessment blanks
$1843.19^$1843.19 i Balance in bank 5200.15
By 1000 envelopes
Bv 1000 applications
Bv Ellis Bros., Keene, N. H.,
By R. E. Nace, Royersford,
Pa., loss... 1
By Henry Krinke, St. Paul,
loss 1
By Pred.Burki,BelIevue, Pa.
loss 4
By mortgage, Reserve Fund
Investment 5C
Balance paid by McKean &
Co. for M. A. Hunt to J. G.
Esler, treasurer * 1497.84
$S313.10 $3213.10
Treasurer's Statement, Mat 1, 1894.
receipts
R ceived from McKean & Co., account
of M. A. Hunt $1497.84
Received from McKean & Co., account
of J. M. Jordan, being funds received
by the President 516. 9f)
Received by Treasurer for reinsurance 9.94
" " from all other
sources 4241 . 00
The Reserve Fund Investment consists of
No. 1 One 5^ Lake View bond lor $500
No. 2 One 4^ City of Chicago bond for 5U0
No. 3 Two 5^ County of DuPage bond 1000
No. 4 One 4!^^ Villiige of Evanston... . 500
No. 5 One 8^ Mortjrage note of Isabell
Pearce, of Terre Haute, lud. 50O
$3000
And six month's uncollected interest upon
bonds Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, and mortgage note.
John G. Esler, treasurer.
. American Carnation Society.
This society met on Thursday a.m., and
discussed the delay in getting out reports.
The cause was satisfactorily explained, and
the report will now soon be in the hands of
the members. The carnation show at Boston
also occupied attention.
Total.,
Florists' International Telegraph De-
livery Association.
At the meeting of this association, held on
Thursday evening, the secretary's report
showed that the volume of business done had
considerably increased over that of last year.
Several alterations have been made in the by-
laws and also in the rules and regulations
governing the workings of the association.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected
as follows : President, H. A. Siebrecht, New
York ; vice-president, Thos. Cartledge, Phila-
delphia; secretary and treasurer, H. B.
Beatty, Oil City, Pa. The Board of Man-
agers are ; Messrs. Cartledge, Whitnall,
Siebrecht, Sedewitz, Smyth, Small, Jordan,
Gasser and Feast. A Kuropean agent has
been elected in Vienna; this is the first mem-
ber from abroad, but it is expected that in a
short time foreign agents will be established
at the principal watering places and large
centers in Europe.
A circular letter is to be issued to every
prominent retail florist in every city, informing
him of the rules and regulations and terms
under which this association is doing busi-
ness; also giving the names of the members
of the association, so that the retail florist will
be enabled to transmit any order he may take
to such member; and the party so transmit-
ting the order will receive the same per-
centage from the association as the members
themselves.
The American Rose Society.
This society assembled on Tuesday evening,
Aug. 21; the meeting was a very enthusiastic
one, the principal rose growers attending the
convention being present. The following
o6ficers were elected: President, Robert Craig,
Philadelphia: Vice-President, John H. -Tay-
lor, Bay Side, N. Y.; Secretary, H. B.
Beatty, Oil City, Pa.; Treasurer, John M.
May. The Executive Committee will be
chosen by the Chairman-elect, and will com-
mence work immediately. This society,
from present indications, promises to become
one of the leading auxiliary bodies. The
same constitution and by-laws (which set
forth the aims and objects of the society),
with few exceptions, as appeared in our col-
ums before, were adopted. We shall again
publish the constitution and by-laws in a
future issue.
Chrysanthemum Society of America.
This association met at the close of the
afternoon session, Wednesday, August 22 ;
President E. A. Wood in the chair. In the
absence of Secretary E. D. Smith, Adrian,
Mich., his place was filled, /r^ lem, by Edwin
Lonsdale. The following officers were elect-
ed : President, Elijah A. Wood, West New-
ton, Mass.; Vice-president, E. G. Hill,
Richmond, Ind. ; Secretary, Elmer D. Smith,
Adrian, Mich.; Treasurer, John N. May,
of Summit, N. J.
Mr. Wood suggested that it would be a
good idea if a committee were appointed in
each of the cities where a show was held, to
take notes of new seedlings and report for
the purpose of awarding certificates, if found
worthy of same ; the chairman of each com-
mittee to report to the secretary ; and when
the seedlings were shown in different places,
the majority of the most favorable reports to
be awarded a certificate ; and where a major-
ity was not obtained, a complimentary notice
to be sent recommending that the varieties
mentioned in such notice have another year's
trial. This, he considered, would be of great
value to disseminators.
Mr. May thought it would be better to have
a committee of three appointed in the large
centers to pass judgment on all seedlings and
reports from any section of the country
where people chose to send them from.
Finally a resolution was adopted to the effect
that, where three members can be collected
within reasonable distance of our large cen-
ters, a committee of three be appointed in
each locality to examine all seedlings and re-
ports submitted for their judgment ; the con-
ditions being that the blooms be from plants
of second year's trial, and that not less than
six flowers of any o'.:j variety be sent to a
committee.
President Wood said that a scale of points
was necessary, and should be adopted by the
society ; now every judge had his own scale,
but there ought to be one scale that the
growers could count on as a standard. It
was moved that a committee of three be ap-
pointed to bring up at next meeting a scale
of points for plants and blooms,
A letter from Michael Barker, of Cornell, N.
y., suggesting some innovations, was read and
ordered to be acknowledged and filed.
The word " National " in the name of the
Society was ordered to be omitted ; the name
in future to be " The Chrysanthemum Society
of America."
President Wood will appoint these com-
mittees on an early date, and hopes to have
the scheme outlined in the resolution, relative
to passing judgment on seedlings, in workir.g
order this Fall.
The secretary submitted a list of the vari-
eties introduced in 1894. It will be printed
, later.
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<rHE> KLORIST'S EXCHANOE.
Committee on Awards.
Bulbs and Seeds.— Messrs. W. K. Harrisi
Philadelphia; Gus- i;erj;mann, Fiatbush, N.
Y.; and Harry Young, St. Louis.
Boilers and Heating AppABATas.— Joseph
Heacock, Jenkintown,Pa; W.H. Kitter, Dayton,
O.; and R. F. Tesson, St. Louis.
Cut FLO-\TEits.— Thomas Cartledgre, Phila-
delphia; W. E. Kemble, Oskaloosa, la.; Thos.
A. Cox, Boston.
Florists' Supplies.— Samuel Goldrinff, Al-
bany : VV. S. Rennison, Sioux City ; and Harry
Schroyer, Lancaster, Pa.
Plants.— Aug-. W, Bennett, Pittsburg, Pa.;
J. F. Hass, Lenox, Mass.; Judson A. Kramer,
Cedar Rapids, la.
Greenhouse Appliances and Flower
Pots.— Charles Zeller, Flatbush, N. Y.; WiUiam
Allison. St. Louis; E. Hantze, Fond du Lac,
Wis.
Miscellaneous.— Edwin A. Seidewitz, Balti-
more; E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati; and C G.
Weeber, New York City.
Reports of the Committee on Awards.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelpliia.— Certifi-
cate of Merit tor largest and best general col-
lection of florists' supplies and fancy basket?.
Krnest Kaufmann & Co., Philadelphia
Honorable Mention for display of fancy bas-
kets, slieaves of wheat, and collection of metal
designs.
Z. Oe Forest Ely & Co., Philadelphia.—
Highly Commended for general collection of
fl irists' supplies.
E. Steflfens, New York.— Honorable Men-
tion for collection of florists' wire designs.
"W. C. Krick, Brooklyn.— Certificate of
Merit for collection of immortelle letters and
designs-
J. C. Meyer & Co., Boston.— Honorable
Mention for silkaline.
A. Herrmann, N.Y.— Certificate of Merit for
large and complete collection of metal designs.
WhlUdin Pottery Co., Philadelphia. —
Certificate of Merit for largest and best collec-
tion of fancy jardinieres.
S. A. Weller, Zanesville, O.— Honorable
Mention for fancy jardinieres and artistic de-
signs.
A. Blanc & Co., Philadelphia.—Honorable
Mention for a large collection of imported
Japanese flower pots.
Aug- F. Brahant, New York. — Certificate
of Merit for collection of florists' pins.
PLANTS.
Robert Oralg, Philadelphia, Pa.— CertiS-
cate of Merit tor collection of highly colored,
heiilthy, out-door grown crotoiis, also Honor-
alile Mention for general collection of palms,
ferns, etc.
Edwin Lonsdale, Philadelphia, Pa.— Cer-
tificate of Merit for fine grown specimens of
Areca lutf scens.
Siebrecht & Wadley, New KocheUe, N. Y,
—Honorable Mention for collection of palms,
ferns, orchidsand decorative plants.
Henry A. Dreer, Riverton, N. J. — Certifi-
cate of Merit for collection of fine grown
palms and ferns for general florist purposes.
Pitcher Amanda, Short Hills, N. J.— Cer-
tificate of Merit tor colleclion of palms, ferns,
orchitis and stove plants; also Certificate of
Merit for Anthuiium crystaMinum variegatum,
StrobiUiuthes Dyerianus— biglily commended.
W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.— Highly
Commended for general collection ol planis.
Edwin A. Seidewitz. Annapolis. Md.
—Highly Commended lor collectitm of well
grown Oyclnmen per-icum yiyant<-um.
Chas. i>. Ball, Holmesburg, Fa.— Honor-
able Mention for general cullectiou of palms
and decorative plants.
F. K. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.— Highly
Commended ftir jreneral collection of pulms
and decorative plants.
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.
—Honorable Mention for collection of potted
H. P. rosea.
BULBS ANI> SEEDS.
J. C. Vaughan, Cliicago.— Certificate of
Merit for a very complete and extensive dis-
play of bulbs.
Z. De Forest Ely & Co., Philadelphia.—
Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N. J.
Highly Commended for callas, L. Harrisii,
nd L. candidum, Roman hy
, L.
cinths, narcissus, and frs'
Henry A. Michell, Philadelphia.— Highly
Commeiideil for cineraria and primula seed, L.
Harrisii, cailas, freesid, and Koman hyacinths.
H. A. Breer, Philadelphia.— Highly Com-
mended for his neat exhibit of hyacinths and
tulips.
C. H. Joosten. New York.— Highly Con
mended for L. candidum, ' "
loii-fiflorum; Oraithogalu
hyacinths, narcissus, and c
CUT FLOWERS.
Cushman Gladiolus Co., Euclid, O.— Cer-
tified te of Merit for collection of seedling glad-
iolus.
Wm. Tricker & Co., Clifton. N. J.— Certifi-
cate of Merit for exhibit of water lilies and
other aq.natics.
Edw. S. Schmidt, Washington, D. C— Com-
mendable exhibit of collection of water lilies
and lotus.
Thomas Foulds, Gwynedd, Pa Two vases
of roses, Catherine Mermernnd Bride; unusu-
ally good for Summer. Honorable Mention.
H. A. Dreer, Biverton, N. J.— Certificate of
Mrrit for collection of canna flowers.
Houoiabie mention of collection of water
lilies from Mrs. Clevehind's garden, White
House, Washington, D. C: e.\hibited by Henry
Pftsler, head gardener, Executive Mansion.
F. K. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.— Large
vase of Meteor roses. Honorable Mention.
Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N. J.--
Honorable Mention furherbaceouscutfluwers.
MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS.
Edwards & Docker, Philadelphia, ex-
liibit an assortment of ^vater pnjof jtaper
folding boxes for shipping cut flowers in. We
find them .compact and well adapted for the
purpose. Certificate of Merit.
D. B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., has on exhibi-
tion photographic album of floral arrange-
ments. Certificate of Merit.
J. Horace MacFarland Co., Harrisburg,
Pa., show specimen catalogue work. Highly
Commended.
Frank L. Moore, Chatham, N. J., shows a
buckle attached to a strap, holding together a
set of trays used for transporting cut flowers ;
the buckle enables the strap to be quiuklj'- de-
tached. Certiflcate of Merit.
Thomas Woodason^ Philadelphia, Pa.,
exhibits a bellows for distributing powdered in-
secticides, also one for spraying liquid insecti-
cides. We find these "bellows excellent in
every way, giving an even spray. Certificate
of Merit. He also exliiiuts a liose mender,
which we find cheap and durable.
, C. H, Joosten, of New York, exhibits a
bellows for tlie distributiim of insect powder.
Style B we find an excellent bellows for vine-
yard work. Honorable mention.
Benj. Chase, N. H., shows an excellent
painted wooden label and plant stake. Highly
Commended.
The Worcester "Wire Co., Worcester,
Mass., shows wire flower support. We find
this a practical, durable, cheap, and quickly ad-
justable support, especially adapted for
staking carnations. Certiflcate of Merit.
A cheap wire nipper exhibited by the above,
Highly Commended.
James R. Wotherspoon, Philadelphia,
Pa., displays a collection of well made water-
ing pots of galvanized iron with nozzles of
copper. Highly Commended.
Parmenter Mfg. Co., E. Brookfield,
Mass., make a good display of insecticides and
plant food, which is hit^hly commended.
The Bonaffon Steel Fence Co. show a dis-
play of a rail fence. Certificaie of Merit.
Bose Connection Co., Kingston, H. I.- -
The Kinney Pump, lor the <listribntion of iu-
secticides and mrtuuie, we find a practical man-
ner in which to distribute such materials. Cer-
tificate of Merit.
The Rose Manufacturing Co., of Niagara
Falls, N. Y., exhibirs their i.rand of Sulpho-
tobacco soap. Certificate of Merit.
BOILERS AND HEATING APPARATUS.
Your committee examined the t-xhiiiits of
above, and would awani Certiflcate of Merit to
the Herendeen Mfg. Co., of Geneva, foi-
their dis|)lay of boilers, noting their aumiiaiiie
construction and adaptability titr the con-
sumption of the smaller sizes of coal, tliey
being the cheaper, and also their adaptability'
for either water or steam.
Honorable Mention to Hitchings & Co. for
their exhibit of boilers, noting simplicity of
construction, and ease of operation.
The exhibit of Thos. W. Weathereds' Sons,
consisting of models, is highly commended for
their improvements and ease of opeiation.
The report of the judges on awards in the
Greenhouse appliances and Flower Pots
section we have been unable to obtain, as
their papers were referred back to them, and
not placed in the Secretar\''s hands ni time
for this issue. They will be reported as soon
as received.
The Trade Exhibit Described.
[Note.— In order to prevent confusion the awards
to the exhibitors are Kiven separately.]
This exceeded any previous convention
in point of entries and quality of exhibits,
many of the latter being of a highly meri-
torious character, which reflected the
greatest possible credit on the exhibitor.
The Exposition Hall proper was filled to
its utmost capacity, so much so that the
Grand Array Hall, nearly opposite, was
engaged for an overflow, and this, too, was
well filled. The arrangement of the vari-
ous stands was well conceived, and made a
neat and attractive appearance.
PX-ANTS AND CUT FLOWERS.
These were chiefly arranged on the
, center table, immediately facing the door,
and created a pipasing effect.
Kobert Craig, Philadelphia, occupied the
first position with a creditable display of cro-
tons, palms, licus, Pliryniura varigatnm and
coleus. The crotons were well colored, and in-
cluded several new varieties, chief among these
we noticed the beautiful broad leaved, purple
veined variety, iieedi, Princess May and
Princess of: Wales among new coleus, and Dra-
cfena Sanderiana.
Clias. 1). Ball, Holmeshurg, Pa.— A large
assortment of highly meritorious palms, cycas,
pandanus and licus; these were of
Edw. A, Seidewitz, Annapolis^ Md., ex-
hibited excellent trade samples ot Cyclamen
persicum giganteum from seed sown this year.
Grallert & Co., Colma, San Mateo Co.,
Cal., had a vass ot Chrysanthemum frutHS-
cens; the flowers were large in size and a good
color.
EUwanger & Barry, Rochester^ N, Y., bad
on view colored plates of the new rose. Crim-
son Hamhler, together with a selection of hardy
herbaceous phlox, named varietie.«. The most
noticeable among these were Pantheon, La
Vogue, Mme. Lechurval and Richard W llace-
W. A. Manda, Sonth Orange, N. J., made a
' ery interestnig exhibit, having several novel-
ties; chief among these was the curious double
c'icoanut palm seed, Lodoicea Seychellarum.
(This may be remembered trom the fact that ii
celebrated explorer of African fame once tried
to prove thiit this was the forbidden fruit men-
tioned in Holy Writ.) Another good leature
was a collection of 25 varieties of ivies, true to
name, and several new coleus; chief among
which was Octoroon, Villede Dijon and Etru-
rirt. Orchids, palms and other decorative plants
went to make up the balance, but we must not
omit to mention the fern Adiantum capillus
Veneris imbricata. which will probabiy prove
useful on account of its hardiness.
Li. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass., exhibited
specimen fronds of hardy evergreen ferns-
Poly podium asplenioides and othei-s— useful
for ti()rists in maldng-up. Also samples of
spruce and b ilsam, such as are used for ceme-
tery work.
J. N. May, Summit, N. J.— The new rose,
Mrs. W. C. Whitney, seedling carnations and
Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, N.
J.— A lame group of ornamenlal, stove and
greenhouse plants and orcliids. In this exhibit
there were many new plants of considerable
merit, viz.: Abutilou Souv. de Bon, a green and
white leaved variety, useful for bedding or de-
corative purposes; Strobilanthes Dyeriani s,
Tradescantia Rfgina, Smihix argyrea and An-
tliurium crystallinum varigatum,Pteris Smith-
iana densa, Nephrolepis exaltata plumosa.
Occliids in flower were the new Cypripedinm
Cliarlesworthi, Cvp. Stnnei, Cyp. EUiottianum,
Oncidium GravesEe and Od. Bictonense. Some
excellent samples of commercial orchids in a
growinu- condition, Ajuga repeus fol. var., a
useful hardy bedding plant, palms, flcusPur-
celli and a general collection of ornamental
foliage plants, together with excellent samples
of home grown azaleas and genisr^is, made up
this high class exhibit. In another hallthi<
firm had a tine collection of hardy herbaceous
tlitwers and one of bulbs of the usual trade
kinds.
Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa,, made
a verj' extensive exhibit of palms, araucarias,
licus and f<-r-ns, especially adapted for trade
purposes, and seeds and Imlbs. A leading fea-
ture of this Arm's exhibit was a collection of
caniia blooms put up in dishes of sand. In
this collection there were 42 varieties, 13 of
which are introductions of 1894.
Messrs. Siebrecht & Wadley, New York,
exhibited a flne collection of orchids, palms,
crotons and ferns in salable sizes, suitable for
llorists' use. A fine plant of Licuala grandis
was deserving of special attention.
Edwin lionsdale, Chestnut Hill, Philadel-
phia,—Areca lutescens and Swausooia albi-
formis.
F. K. Pierson & Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., in
the Grand Army Hall had a fine display of
palms, araucarias, flcu?, ferns, young rose
plants, cut blooms of Meteor, and some first
class bulbs of L. H rrisii, etc.
John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadel-
phia, exhibited large plants of Areca lutes-
cens.
Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio,
had samples of hybrid roses budded on the
Manettia stock, ready for Fall trade.
A. S. McBean, I^akewood, N, J., samples of
Beauty plants in four-inch pots.
Wm. Tricker & Co.'s (Clifton, N. J.) ex-
hibit, which attracted considerable attention,
consisted of an interesting collection of
aquatics, many of which are rare, displayed in
a tank on the floor. The most c<inspicuous
item was a group of blooms of Nelumbium
speciosum, the flower stalks ranging up to
seven feet in height, and one leaf had a
diameter of forty-two inches. Nymphgeas (both
day and night blooming) were represented by
twenty-eight species and varieties. N. odorata
and N. tuberosa, in variety, with others of the
Marly type, were the most noticeable of the
hardy ones; others being N. gracilis, N. Zanzi-
bareiisis, in variety (some very flne), N. Sturte-
vaiiti, N. Smithiana (new), while, very slightly
flushed with yellow, and N. Columbiana. We
have not space to enumerate more fully. Other
water loving plants included Salvinia uatans,
azolla, Lymnanthemura indicum, Papyrus an-
tiquorum, epistea, Lymuocharis, Eichornea
azurea, Myriophyllnm proserpicioides, and a
few native aquaticf, all well represented. A
bud of Victoria regia was also included in the
hope that it would open during the exhibition.
The Cushmau Gladiolus Co., Euclid, C,
put up twenty seedling gladiolus of excep-
Other good named kinds were Beauty, Bertba,
May and Mary.
SEEDS AND BUI.BS.
Henry F. Michell, lOlSMarket st., Phila-
delphia, made a very pleasing exhibit of the
above, including Harrisii lilies, callas, Roman
and Dutch hyacinths, freesias, etc. On this
stand there was also a general assortment of
supplies in the way of water pots, garden hose,
wirechrysiinthemum and rose stakes, Boston
sprayers, silkaline, and a sterling novelty in the
way of a support for carnations.
J. C. Vaughan, Chicago and New York,
made a splendid display of L. Harrisii, Dutch
hyacinths, tulips, Scilla maritima, Amaryllis
Johnsoni. Anemone fulgens, numbering in all
107 varieties. Suspended over this exhibit were
ten interesting Bermuda views. I
C. H. Joosten, 3 CoentiesSlip, New York,
put up 116 varieties of Dutch and other bulbs,
fair trade samples and of good quality. In this
exhibit there were also samples of Fostite, to-
gether with the patent powder distributing ap-
paratus, an ingenious and useful contrivance.
Z. De Forest Ely & Co., Market St., Phila-
delphia, well maintained their character for
tasty display in the meritorious exhibit they
made, consisting of a full line of seeds and
bulbs, together with a large assortment of
florists' supplies; while their wall space was
tastefully decorated with some sixty illustra-
tions of hyacinths andlilies.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, METAL DESIGNS,
ETC.
A. Herrmann, 404 E. 34th St., New York,
exhibited 150 samples of metal, designs of home
manufacture. These covered a wide range of
color and pattern, displaying great taste and
excellent workmanship. Two huge wreaths,
representing pansies and roses, and lilac and
roses, respectively, commanded considerable
attention.
Ernst Kaufmann & Co., 113 No. 4th St.,
Philadelphia, made a fine display of metallic
designs and fancy baskets, chiefly of home pro-
duction. Handsome baskets in celluloid and
rare specimens in metal work were very no-
ticeable. In this exhibit there was also wheat
sheaves and a full line of supplies.
H. Bayersdorfer. 56 No. 4th St., Phila-
delphia, made a display covering 400 square
feet, including the wall space, on which hung
samples of flat sheaves, full and open sheaves,
metal ferns, cycas, moss wreaths, moss pillows,
colored grasses and dried flowers. Spread on
the table were flne samples of leaves and flow-
ers, many of which were new in design. Most
pleasing were some novelties in the way of
wax flowers, remarkable for their purity and
beauty.
W. C. Krick, 1387 Broadway, Brooklyn,
N. Y., showed an exceptionally fine line in the
way of immortelle letters and inscriptions. In
the center of this exhihit hung the official rib-
bon issued by the World's Columbian Exposi-
tion, showing the premier award granted him
last year.
August Brabant, 54 to 58" Warren St.,
New York, made an extensive exhibit of flor-
ist pins in various sizes.
Edwards & Docker, Philadelphia, showed
paper boxes of extra quality, useful to the cut
flower dealer for shipping by mail or otherwise,
the name of the sender being printed on to
order.
F. N. Steflfens, 355 E. 21st St., New York,
Wire designs in various patterns for florists
use. Many of these were of peculiar pattern ;
for instance, a bicycle, harps, violins, etc.
Daniel B. Long. Buffalo, N. Y., made up
an instructive and pleasing exhibit of photo-
graphs especially designed for florists, to be
used by them for taking orders. Many of theje
were of considerable artistic merit, and rank
high as works of art.
J. C. Meyer & Co., Boston, Mass., were in
evidence with their well known Silkaline. An
article of considerable service for makere up,
chrysanthemum and general plant growers
where tying is necessary.
The Hose Connection Co., Kingston,
Bhode Island, exhibited in operation their
unique contrivance for spraying with kero-
sene or any other emulsion by the Kinney
pump, and undoubtedly thisinventionposseses
considerable merit.
J. Arnot Penman, Publisher, t Warren
St., New York, exhibited copies of three high
class works, viz: Nicholson's Dictionary,
Schneider's book on ferns, just completed
Watson on orchids and their cultivation.
POTTERY.
A. Blanc & Co., 314 No. 11th St., Phila-
delphia, exhibited a very extensive range of
patterns in Japanese ware, beautiful in f'esign
and finish, all hand painted goods. Several of
the designs were exceedingly^pretty.
The Whilldin Pottery Co., 713 to 719
Wharton St., Philadelphia, made one of the
most extensive exhibits in the way of glazed
EToods and flower pots. Jardinieres, umbrella
stands, cuspidors, and vases were exhibited in
113 styles, shades and patterns, embracing a
very wide range of color, varying from yellow
to mauve, and mazarine blue. In the way of
new ideas, perhaps the most pleasing and use-
ful was a fern dish in fast glazed color, with a
separate porous dish inside suitable for grow-
ing the plant in, a feature too often overloolted.
The standard pots exhibited seem well to carry
out this Arm's claim, viz.: porosity, an item of
great importance to the plant grower.
Pittsburg Clay Mfg. Co., New Brighton,
Pa., exhibited standard flower pots of a
very high quality, florist jars, lawn pedestals
and vases.
A. H. Hews & Co., North Cambridge,
Mass., made a large and useful exhibit of their
specialty. Their standard flower pots are so
well known that they need no comment; they
also exhibited a grade of pots on the old
fashioned style in i-egnrd to rim, but made in
standard sizes. A specialty of this firm is their
patterned and exquisitely painted clay goods,
made u p into ornamental flower pots, u mbrella
stands and cuspidors.
S. A. Weller, Zanesville, Ohio, exhibited
thirty-four distinct patterns of jardinieres and
glazed pedestals of excellent quality.
Parm^enter Mfg. Co., East Brookfield,
Mass., put up standard flower pots, seed pans
and fancy earthenware. A leading feature
with them is their painted pots, jardinieres and
lotr hangers, the latter most unique and pretty;
when widely known they should meet with a
The Florist's Exchange.
743
HitcMngs & Co., 333 Mercer Street, Kew
Yorlt.— Exiilbition showing lu uetail tlie con-
struction of modern iron frame greenhouses
for both commercial and private use. The
exhibit consists of an even span house, about
sixteen feet wide of which one side is built upon
a brick foundation, capped with iron sill as
arranged for private use, the other side being
built with iron posts set in the ground as used
in commercial houses; a new leature in this
' construction being that the posts are of cast
iron, by this means much labor is saved in the
erection of a house, as bearings for ventilator
shaft and other conveniences are cast as part of
the post, thus saving the handling and connect-
ing of many pieces as is necessary with the
vrought iron posts, besides adding stiffness to
the eaves where on gutter is shown being
ceedingly neat and effective. The benches con-
sist of iron frames with slate bottoms for pri-
vate conservatory use, and drainage tile bot-
toms for commercial purposes, this bench being
of a very rigid yet light construction and hav-
ing a pleasing appearance. The ventilators of
ihis exhibit consists of the exhibitor's standard
apparatus shown in four convenient arrange-
ments. The hot water boilers in this exhibit
consist of the well known corrugated fire box
and base burning patterns. The details of a
cast iron gutter for the valley formed by ridge
and furrow house created much interest. This
exhibit occupied the central portion of the
stage, was arranged with much taste and
attracted considerable attention.
Tlie Herendeen Mfg. Co., GeneTa, N. T.,
had on exhibition in theGrand Army hall three
of their boilers which attracted considerable
attention, possessing as they do so many ad-
vaniages, this is not to be wondered at. Fur-
man Jr., is the name given a new boiler for
small greenhouses, capable of heating from 125
feet of space and up; the advantage claimed
here is slow combustion vnd a gi-eater amount
of heating surface, through the absence of
brick and the substitution of rifled or fluted
iron. This boiler can be used either with steam
or hot water. The large boiler was one known
as No. 6}^. This has been so thoroughly de-
scribed from time to time that furthei' com-
ment is needless, save that we may say briefly
that the great advantage of the system is the
ease with which it may be kept clean, owing to
the tubes being perpendicular, thus cleaning
by natural gravity; then again, the heating
surface makes a complete circle, which is a
much sought after device, owing to its fuel-
saving properties.
E. Hippard, Toungstoivn, Oliio, exhibited
his excellent ventilating apparatus, which is
finding so many friends just now. The princi-
ple is that of the worm and gear. The worm is
continuous in motion, and works wiih the
greatest ease. Another ingenious device is an
adjustable arm, specially constructed to relieve
the tortion from the pipe. The leverage power
is equal to 100 feet continuous ventilation, and
can be arranged in any part of the house ; there
are no springs or ratchets used, and but little
to get out of order.
ThoB. W. Weathered'sSons, 344 Canal St.,
New Tork, exhibited a very handsome case,
containing three perfect models ot their dif-
ferent boilerp, so well and generally knOT^n to
the community.
E. A* Ormsby, Melrose, Mass., showed his
balance fixture machine, which works on a ^
steel rod sash cob ratchet gear, counter-
balanced by spiral springs. The whole arrange-
ment savors somewhat of the meat saw, and
seems capable of lifting considerable lengths of
sash ; in fact it is claimed to be able to litt 400
feet. In order to reduce the danger of break-
age through a sudden fall of the lifted sash a
set screw is used every few feet, so the sash
cannot come down with a bang under any cir-
cumstances.
Evans' Quaker City Machine Co., Ricli-
mond, Ind., was on hand with his patent im-
proved Challenge Ventilator. This is worked
by chain gear; the chain being made of solid
links, there is little or no fear of it breaking or
getting out of order. We well remember the
ease and perfection with which this machine
worked in the greenhouses of the World's
Columbian exposition last year.
A. G. Wolf &Bro., Dayton, Oliio., exhibit-
ed a novel idea " Cable System," which, as its
name indicates, works by means of a contin-
uous wire rope fixed on a perpendicular bar at
end of the house. By two turns of the wheel
the sash will be lifted to its full capacity, so
speed can certainly be claimed as belonging to
it ; cheapness would also be another item in its
favor. We have noticed the single rope sys-
tem followed in Europe to great advantage,
hence there seems no reason why tbisimproved
cable system should not become populsi r
among growers. Messrs. Wolf had also on
view their soil pulverizer, a machine of con-
siderable merit.
Th.e Chadbom, Kennedy Mfg. Co., Fish-
kill-on-Hudson, N. Y. exhibited their unique
and clever automatic machine, in perfect work-
ing order. Considerable improvement has re-
cently been made in the thermostat that con-
trols this machine, so much so that now it can
be guaged to fractions of degrees, amply
proved by the machine while in operation.
Many advantages are claimed for this ventila-
tor, and to those who have the necessary pres-
sure of water, viz. 15 lbs., there seems no reason
why this should not become popular and of
great sdrvice, for the simple reason t hat caref u I
ventilation will be looked after by the thermo-
stat, while the man can be busy at something
else. A very important saving when the busi-
ness has to be run, as it often is, short handed
liOckland Lumber Co., Locklaiid, Ohio,
exhibited samples of their cypress wood and
everything for roof work. To this company
piny a more important part in greenhouse con-
struction than at the present. Ihe samples
exhibited were of a very high grade of work-
manship.
J. M. Gasser, 101 Euclid Ave., Cleveland,
Ohio, exhibited patent zmc joints for budding
glass without laps.
GARDEN IMPLEMENTS AND FLOR-
IST'S REQUIREMENTS.
Thomas "Woodason, 3900 D St., Phila-
delphia— Hose coupliigs, wrought iron gar-
den line rollers, animal traps, eprajer bellows,
etc.
Frank L. Moore, Chatham, N. J.— Cut
flower boxes, showing the practical woikiog of
the Workeasy Buckle. An admirable labor-
saving device for shippers.
Holland & Co., Narser;^inen, Plymouth,
Ind., fertilizers and insecticides.
James R. WotherBpoon, 9123 South St.,
Philadelphia, galvanized watering pois in
patterns, also a very useful conical fumigator.
Wisconsin Flower Exchange, Milwau-
kee, "Wis., stand and engraving of their patent
plant tub.
from 3 doz. to 5U lbs.
Berry Chase, Derry, N. H.— A tine selec-
tion of labels, stakes, etc., undoubtedly of a
very high grade, the finish being remarkably
fine.
The IJonaffon Detachable Steel Fence
ease with which it can be placed in position
and detached when wanted. We predict a
great future for ihis.
A. B. Arment, Bloomsburg, Pa., showed
a lawn mower with a new device for dumping
the mown grass from behind whilst the ma-
chine is in motion. The dumper, immediately
after discharging, flies back Into position, tak-
ing no time, no stopping, no turning— a decided
advantage.
The Worcester Wire Co., W^orcester,
Mass. In the (irand Army Hall, on the cen-
tral table, exhibited their new line of goods,
viz.: carnation and tomato support, spool wire
for making up, also heavier grades. The car-
nation support was shown in the most practi-
cnl manner, viz.: with and without the growing
plants, and received very favorable notice.
The device is very simple and inexpensi\'e cou-
sisting, as it does, of only a straight piece of
wire, with just one turn to form a crotch on
the surface of soil to give stability, wliile the
plant itself is kept in position by tlie aid of
detachable rings, which can be used on any
part required.
The Visit to Carisbrooke Inn.
On Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 22, the
members of the Philadelphia Club made a
special extension of their hospitality to the
ladies of the party, and succeeded in organiz-
ing a most pleasant and enjoyable excursion
to the Carisbrooke Inn. A large party gath-
ered at the Central Station at three o'clock,
when a special train was in readiness to con-
vey them along the beach road for about
three miles to their destination. The accom-
modation of the inn was sorely taxed by this
sudden influx of over three hundred visitors,
but right well did mine host, Feltweil, cope
with his work, and every one of the party was
full of expressions of the pleasure and satis-
faction afforded. Until six o'clock, when the
return journey was commenced, the wives,
daughters, and sisters of the business-like
florists who were sitting in convention in the
Odd Fellows' hall, gave themselves up to the
pleasantries of small talk, strolls on the
beach, mutual congratulations and expressions
of thanks to the Ladies' Committee which,
under the leadership of Mr. Chas. D. Ball,
had so thoroughly provided for their enjoy-
ment. The soothing strains of an orchestra
of eight, performing under the leadership of
Mr. Willard, added materially to the pleas-
antness of a quiet siesta on the spacious
piazza of the inn, and a special tribute of
thanks is due to Mrs. Theodore Edwards,
who so kindly offered her services as a vocalist
and whose contributions to the programme
met with that full measure of appreciation
which is due to so accomplished an artiste.
It was all too soon that the hour for depar-
ture arrived, and the company started away
amid the wavings of flags from the inn and the
host was heard to express his regrets at having
so soon to lose his guests. " I wished you
were to be here all the summer," he remarked
as the train moved off.
HOSE CONNECTION CO.
KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND,
Received HIGHEST AWARD for the
KINNEY PUMP.
Vi«: CERTIFICATE OE MERIT.
The Cream of the Double Petunias.
culleciion. All correctly Jabelled. Special prices
for September. 2ii in. pots, ti.OO per 100; rooted
cuttings, $1.00 per iOO; unrooted cuUings. 50c. p DOO.
VERBENAS. — 15 best named sorts, unrooted
cuttings. *2.00 pel lOUl). 8afe arrival truaranteed.
Write for descriptive list of Petunias and VerbeDas.
Per 100
Bex Begonia, Z'A in- POts $4.0U
Mrs. Pollock Geranium, 31^ in. pots.. 5.10
DracEena, 2}^ in. pots 3.00
Large Sizes Write for Prices.
Orders taken now for Marie I.ouise
Violet clumps 6.00
Marie Louise Violets, 2>^ in. pots 2.0U
Siuilax, 3 yard st rings 10.00
Cash with order.
W. W. GREENE & SON. Watertown, N. Y.
WHEW WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAHGE
APPLE RObT GRAFTS
Send for price list of General
Nursery Stock.
F. W. WATSON & CO., Topeka, Kan.
CYCLAMEN,
4 incli pots, extra fine,
$2.00 per doz; $15.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS, • MD.
EXTRA PANSY SEED.
MAMMOTH SUNBEAM STRAIN.
A prrand collection of Kiaiit flowering varieties, very
larne. of perfect turm, aud choice colors: carefully
selected; better aeed plants this year thanever; re-
itralD oflered any wnere ; norists Bnoma sow or it.
Trade pkt.. 600 seeds. 25c.; 3 pkts. 60e.: 6 pkts. $1.00, A
iii-t nf tha noTO Mniiirov I' nr-e pansy With every $1-00
PANSIES WORTH RAISING.
New Seed, % ounce, $1.00.
Plants.— 100 prepaid by mail, $1.00; 1000 by
express, at your expense.
Large lots of either at Special Rates.
CHRISTIAN SOtXAtr,
199 GRANT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N .1.
♦ PANSY
1*1
SEED
New crop now ready. Very fine mixture 9
of large flowering vai-ieties and choice 9
colors, especially selected for 9
Florists' use. 1 oz., p.OO. •
Low prices on liil. MarriBii, iLoiigi- 9
florum, Koman MyacinthB, 3Lily of tlie 2
Valley, etc. Special low prices on RUS- J
TIC BASKETS. •
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
413 East 34th. Street,
Near Long Wand Ferry, NEW YORK.
5 EXCHAHGE
LYNBROOK PAHSIES,
This giant strain is unexcelled.
Seed saved only from tlie choicest
selected floTpers.
New crop
ready.
Finest mixed, best yellow, pure white
Packet of 2500 seeds, each, $1.00.
JACOB SEAIiY, Lynbrook. N. Y.
PANSY XX SEED
THE JEIMNING'S STRAIN OF
High-Grade Pansy Seed
New crop, now ready, saved with special care from
selected plants only and 'wiirranted fiiBt class m
every respect.
The Jennine's XX Strain. American and
Imported Varieties, mixed, cream of pansies. all large
tiowerinK. if rand colors, fine fur exhibition, 1500 seeds,
$1.00; loz.. $S.0O.
Tbe JenuinK*s Strain, finest mixed, all colors,
about 2500 seeds. $100; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 oz.. $15.00 No
skim milk In this strain, they are just as Rood as I
can make 'em. Finer color and more variety than
last season. The best strain for florists, either for
winter bloominR or sprinc sales.
Dr. FaiiNt) best black, 2500 seeds $1.00
Finest Yellow, dark eye, 2500 seeds 1.00
Pnre White, the best, 2500 seeds 1.00
Yictoria, bright red, 1000 seeds l.tO
ALL MT OWN GROWTH OF 1894.
Half packets of any of above, 50 cents.
Remit by money order or reuistered letter.
CASH WITH 0RI>E:R.
E. B. Jennings, Wholesale Pansy Grower,
Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT. CONN.
WHEN WRITING MENTTON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
PANSIES *
Every Florist Claims the Best.
I am willing to have mine tested along side
of any in the marliet. Over a thousand florists
used them last season, were pleased with them,
and made money out of them.
Between Sept. let and Dec. 1st. [ expect to
have a million or more plants to sell. They can
not be offered in competition with cheap grown
seed but quality considered are remarkably
cheap at the price.
By mail or prepaid express, 75cts. per 100; by
express at your expense, S5-00 per 1000. Liberal
discount will be allowed on large orders.
An honest sample of the plants will be mailed
you on receipt of ten cents, and terms are ab-
solutly cash in advance.
ALBERT M. HERB,
L. B. 496. I.ancaster, Pa.
Zirngiebel Giant Pansies
OWING to favorable weather, have been
simply magnificent this season, and our
seed beds are a sight to behold. Never
before have we obtained such size and
colors, and as usual, wherever exhibited, have
eclipsed everything else, receiving also the
lost flattering testimonials from the leading
^y THE GIANT MARKET ^y
"^^^ and GIANT FANCY. ^^
in trade packets of 2000 and 500 seeds, respec-
tively, with practical directions for sowing and
growing our Pansies.
Price, trade paoket, $I.OO.
ALSO PLANTS OF THE ABOVE STRAINS.
GIANT MARKET, S6.00 per lOOO;
GIANT FANCY. $2.00 per lOO, (scarce.)
DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.
MY METAL FLORAL DESIGNS
RECEIVED THE j^IQHEST AWARD.
AT THE
viz : CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
EXHIBITION IN ATLANTIC CITY.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
Manufacturer of METAL FLORAL DESIGNS,
and Dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1 404-412 E. 34th Street, Hew York, near Ferry.
744
TnE^ Klorist's Exchange.
Tlie Cut Flower Trade.
With the exception of a regular glut
of asters there is little to say of the cut flower
market at present.
Heavy shipment of this prolific bloom are
constantly arriving, not only from regular con-
signors, but also from heretofore buyers,
and the increasing supply is a source of
worriment to wholesale and commission firms
as well as to the gardener.
Some very fine ones of the pink and white
sorts are to be seen at Welch Bros., grown by
Wm. Nickolson of So. Framingham. They
are of the shaggy kind and much larger than
the average.
Roses are yet small and give evidence of
the extreme warm weather, the majority being
also from new or young stock.
Among the best Brides, those cut recently
by Wm. H. Elliott of Brighton, were in
good demand.
The WabanRose Conservatories (Alex.
Montgomery, gardener), are sending some ex-
ceptionally fine Mermet and Meteor, for which
there is a constant demand.
Robert McGorum, of Natick, is cutting
some of the best Perles sold here. Carnations
are also of medium quality and what is receiv-
ed now is mostly from old stock.
A fine lot of new Fishers seen lately at N.
F. McCarthy & Go's, but the growers'
name was not learned. White pinks have
been in fair demand the past week owing, no
doubt, to the increased trade in funeral work.
Harrisii lilies from Robert Berry of
Hyde Park, are to be found at Geo.
Southerland's, and are in good demand.
Sweet peas are a decided glut and a great
number fail to find a market.
Gladioli in light sorts are now in fair de-
mand, especially " Shakespeare," from Louis
B. Wheeler of Berlin, which is selling well
for decorations.
Three hundred Hydrangea paniculata from
A, P. Lawton, of Newport, R. I., were part
of a large decoration order for Bar Harbor
recently, and was the best stock seen here in
a number of years.
General News.
The Cut Flower Exchange will
move into their new quarters about Sept. 1st.
Mgr. John Walsh says that the increased
floor space will be devided among stall owners,
giving greater individual accommodations.
The room will prove a model one for the
somewhat technical needs of this institution
and the location seems to be equal, if not
superior to the old store.
Peter Boll, of Maiden, has rebuilt a Perle
house in which he will hereafter grow Ameri-
can Beauty. His success of last year with
Beauty accounts for the change.
Houghton & Clark, on Boylston St., in-
tend to enlarge their store in preparation for
the Fall trade. A space in the rear of the
store will be utilized for the purpose.
Arthur iNewman of J. Newman & Sons.,
W. W. Tailby, of Wellesley, Mass., and
David Fisher, of Montvale, are enjoying
their Summer outing in England and Scotland.
F. W.
Cincinnati.
Owing to the absence of some of the mem-
bers and officers the Cincinnati Florists'
Society did not have a meeting on the nth
inst., but as there is very little business to
look after and weather hot, the members do
not feel like turning out. We have hsd con-
siderable rain during the past week and our
florists are not hauling quite so much water.
Business still remains dull ; roses are com-
ing in quite plentiful but with very little de-
mand.
Our party for Atlantic City will be small
owing to the railways refusing to make us
rates. E. G. Gillett.
Chicago.
Cut riower Trade.
There appears as yet but little change
in the florists' business hereabouts, nor pos- '
sibly should it be expected, as except the ad- 1 Street, utioaVNrYV
monitary symptoms of Fall by the plentiful
supply of fine sprays of golden rod. August I ~...... , =..„„.,„„,,„„ .^».ub »„„ uucsi
is but little more than half over, and whoever i„,?f.?''°°' '^^ *' "'°e'<=. Adiiress B. D.,
heard of Summer dullness, even in good
times, going before September was well on
the way.
Reinberg Bros, made considerable effort
for a Summer cut of roses, and we saw the
slips of a day's receipts this week, which
showed 8,000 of all sorts, including 1,250
Beauty, 1,190 Meteor, 860 La France, and
500 Testout, and as the time of our visit was
past the noon hour and but few left over, it
shows somebody is still using roses, although
it was admitted a good many of them went at
very low prices.
J. B. Deamud & Co., who sell Bassett
and Washburn stock, said these growers are
making no effort to raise roses in special
quantities during the present dull season, but
getting good growth in the plants for later
service. Chrysanthemums are also likely to
be a big feature with them again.
Kennicott Bros, report lilies very dull all
this Summer, no call for the old speciosa
strain.
Among Growers.
Amling Bros., of Haywood, are
thoroughly overhauling their houses. The
carnations are looking fine. The pipes laid
over their grounds to sprinkle with, have
been especially useful this dry Summer.
Henry Penshorn is building a new range
of greenhouses at 104th St. and Michigan
ave.; the new plant is four houses, 17x85.
for cut flowers, to be run in connection with
his old place at Cottage Grove ave. and 50th
Chatham, N. J.
Mr. R. S. Perrin has given up violet
growing, and will hereafter devote his houses
to rose culture.
Under the able management of Mr. Hugh
Lee, the large establishment of Mr. F. L.
Moore is looking in its usual fine condition.
One house, 150 feet in length, is filled with
Meteor. In two of the houses last year's
plants (Bride and 'Maid) have not been
moved, the intention being to run them
another season. The other houses are filled
with Bridesmaid and Bride. The Mme.Cusin
have this season been planted on the side
benches, Mr. Lee believing thevwill give bet-
ter results than on the cente'r beds. The
Mme. Watteville has been entirely discarded.
R. L.
Ware, Mass.
A pretty home wedding took place Monday,
August 20, at the home of Henry L. Lovett,
on Pleasant street, when his eldest daughter,
Miss Lena F. Lovett, was united in
marriage to Harry A. Tucker, son of F. A.
Tucker, of Collis & Tucker. The cere-
mony took place in the presence of about
fifty relatives and friends, and was performed
by Rev. R. M. Woods, of Hatfield, a long
time friend of the families. Mr. and Mrs.
Tucker left later for a wedding trip to New
York.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
WANTED situatioa by German eardener, single,
28; competent in all greenhouse culture, 1*
years expeneace. good reference. waRes, without
board preferred. Address L. Messmer, Post Office
Station F., Brooklyn, N. Y.
OITUATION wanted, by young man 23, or green-
*-' bouse assistant in commercial establishment;
had experience, good reference. Address
li. H. B.. Box 253. East Stroudsbure, Pa.
SITUATION wanted, by a practical prardener am
-' florist, 27 year's experience in ttie business. J
;ood rose grower and a guod prop gaior. Single
nhor qK«t««...n.^o Address A. Gergen, care L
AN experienced rose grower would like a situation.
\^ Extra good salesman and well acquainted with
the trade. Address J. F., 337 West 29:h Street. New
York City.
nted by gardener i
] riARDfilNER wants sitimtlon, private or com-
^ "lercial ; exoerienced Inside and outside. Good
SITUATIONS WANTED
QITUATION wanted, on or after September 1. by a
^'-^ German florist. 24 years of age, three years with
last employer. Rosea and carnations specialtiea.
Stiite waives. Address Florist careRobertSchwamb,
422 St. Louis St., Union Hill, N. J.
QITUATION wanted by gardener, <
^ all branches of the business, sing!
dress stating waces without board.
Thomas Lynch, Marion, Mass.
CITUATION wanted, by boy 18. with florist; good
^ home and opportunities to learn the business"
Have worked on afarm. Address R. D , care Lutz,
229 East l*th Street. New York.
"■^XTANrED by a flrst-claas salesman and maker-up,
''* a position in some pood establishment, under-
stands the business in all its branches. Would
prefer the Eastern States. Address R. B., 22
"William Street, Newark. N. J.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
WANTElTiS
asto c
board.
tbsome green-
house experience, reference
asto character. Wages S15 per month and
J. TT. MORRIS, Utica, N. T.
PARTNER ^VANTED
To go into the florist business. Address
Box 104, "Westfleld, If . J.
^V ANTED TO RENT.
Place of about 2000 to 400n feet of glass ;
Washington or Baltimore preferred ; no stock
positively required. Address with full partic-
ulars, HUSLBR, care this paper.
W^ ANTED.
Hot Water Heater and about 500 feet 4 inch
pipe, with fittings. New orsecond hand. Must
be in first-class condition. Address, naming
cash price, W. E., care this paper.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
Brooklyn, consisting of eight greenhouses,
stable, living apartments, &c., with all improve-
ments, including city water. Address C. H.
LOTT, 206 Broadway, New York.
FOR sal,e;.
RICHARD F. ROBINSON, Rideefisld Park, N.J.
H WHrriHO MEHTIOW THE WLOBIST'S eXCHANGE
FOR SAL,B.
Retail Morist Business. Store and two
hothouses; bring about $3500 a year. Fine
business location, a very yood place for the
right man. Price, $3200, cash $1600. Address
E. HELMS, Florist,
409 18th Avenue, - Newark, ST. J.
TO L,ET.
Greenhouse and Lots on the North side of
West 73d Street, between Central Park West,
and Columbus Avenue, known as the " Dakota
Florist." Possession September 15th. Apply to
F.G. BOURNE, Agent, 25 West Z3d St., N.Y.
WHEN WHfriHO MEMTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
FOR SALE....
Wholesale and Retail Ornamental Nursery
and Greenhouses in the best residence city
of Southern California. Fine business
location and complete stock, fixtures, etc-
A rare opening for the right man with
moderate capital. Eorparticularsaddress
FOR SAI,F.
350 acres of coffee lands, on the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec, Republic of Mexico, for $5.0D
(five dollars) per acre. Can give clear deed.
SAMUEL MURRAY,
IOI7 Broadway, - Kansas City, Mo.
: FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
FINE HARDY STOCK.
Aqui'egla Glandulosa $0 75perdoz.
" Chryaantha 75
Bocconia Cordata 1 00 "
Coreopsis Grandlflora 75 '"
Fine double Ilollyuocks ; 75 *'
Hibiscus Moscheu to ', rose ; 75 "
white 75 *•
Lllium Oanadense rubrum 75 "
" " flavum 75 •'
F, H. HOBSFORD, - Charlotte, Tt.
FIELD GROWN GARNIITIOIIS
Are going to be scarce this year. Send
in your orders while stock is complete.
Send for prices.
GEO. HANCOCK X SON, Brand Haven, Mich.
GOLEUS, Golden Bedder and VerschaffeltU, 1% in.
pota, $2.00 per 100.
ASERATUM. White and Blue, 2J In., $2.00 per 100.
HELIOTROPE, 2J in. pota, $2.00 per liO.
SWEET ALYSSUM, Double Dwarf, 21 in. pota,
$2.00 per 100.
2E,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 1 year old, nice
atrong plants, $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
IVIES, Booted Cuttings. $1.00 per 100; $8.00 a 1000.
GERANIUM --,24 in. pots, $2.00 per 100.
Caah Willi order.
M. H. KRUSCHKA, Lawrence, L. I.
ROSES FOR FORCING.
Extra strong 3 inch Brides Mermet,
Hoste and Perle; fine Bridesmaid and
Beauty, in 3>^x3 in. pots, all at $5.00.
Honest samples sent at same price.
W. J.&M.S.VESEY,
90 Thompson Ave., FORT WAYNE, IND.
SURPLUS STOCK FOR SALE.
600 Marls Louise Vlolela, I
$5.00 per 100 ; or will taie $20.00 for the lot." Send
26 ots. for samples. 100 Stock Plants of Double
©sn. Grant Geraniums, $10.00 per 100. Oaah
FRANK DRANSFIELD, Newburgh.N.Y
GARDEN, FI-OWEK
AND FIELD
SEEDS
Bolbs for Fall or Spring Planting.
Wooden Labels for plants or pots, Greenhouse
Syringes and Spraying Machines, Plant Tubs,
Plant Sticks, Pruning and Budding Kniyes,
Pruning and Grass Shears, Insecticides and
Fertilizers, Hot Bed Sash, Hot Bed Cloth, etc.
D. LANDRETH & SONS,
Seed and Implemeut 'Warebouse,
NOS. 21-23 SOUTH SIXTH STREBT,
AND
DELAWARE AVE. AND ARCH STS.,
Send for catalogue. PHILADELPHIA.
TTO open up a New Store
' properly and profitably,
you will err greatly unless you
include in your accessories a
set of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
to use in taking: orders. Much
costly store room for frames
and designs can be saved, and
the business done better to
your liking, more pleasing to
your customers.
Send for priced catalogue.
DAN'L B. LONG,
PUBLISHER,
BUFFALO, N.Y.
The KivORisT's Exchange.
745
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Bx-
OHANQE, 170 Fulton St.. N. T.
European Notes.
At this critical time so muoli depends
upon the weather that no excuse is needed
for referring to it once more. The showers
referred to last week still continue and in
addition some very heavy thunder storms
have been experienced, particularly In
Germany and England. This makes the
work of harvesting doubly difficult and
also destroys a good many of the small
seeds which are nowripening very quickly.
In addition to this the samples are more or
less injured in appearance and germinat-
ing power so that the golden prospects of
June are now almost dissipated. Some
compensation is to be found in the splen-
did appearance of the plants which ripen
their seeds later, such as aster, beet, man-
gel and parsley, all of which.are doing ex-
ceptionally well. At the moment of clos-
ing the mail a slight improvement is
visible and a few fine days are now con-
fidently jiredictf d.
In looking overthelist of novelties tested
this season very few have borne the test
satisfactorily. The following in vegetable
seeds are the most useful exceptions.
In beets, Crosby's Egyptian is deficient
in color, but more than compensates for
this fault by its extreme earliness and fine
quality.
Sutton's Favorite cabbage lettuce, a large
curled and crumpled leaved variety, has
come to stay. It has a pleasing color and
fine appearance, is very crisp and sweet on
the hottest day and stands much longer
than any other European variety.
In peas. Carter's Daisy is so good that if
it will but maintain its present standard it
vpill soon oust the troublesome Stratagem
from the market. Laxton's Gradus has
confirmed the good impressions made by it
last season and is certain to become a lead-
ing variety. Taber's Duke of York is es-
sentially a pea for the market gardener,
with a high class trade, as it isearly, very
prolific, of fine appearance and very
superior quality ; and Veitch's Exonian, a
prolific, first early, dark green wrinkled
variety, growing about 2J feet high. Is ab-
solutely indispensable.
Kutabaga jaune plat hatif — introduced
by Viimorin, is a selection of the green top
yellow rutabaga, which is not only the
earliest variety yet offered but also has a
skin as smooth as an apple, with flesh as
fine in texture and good in quality as the
best table turnip. European Seeds.
Agricultural Seeds— Lathtrus sil-
VESTRIS Wagnerl— Before the U. S. Gen-
eral Appraisers at New York, July 9, ISM.
In the matter of the protests of Messrs.
Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne, against the
decision of the collector of customs at New
York.
Opinion by Wilkinson, General Ap-
praiser ; The merchandise is the seed of
the Lathyrus silvestris Wagneri, a new
fodder plant introduced by a limited agri-
cultural company of the same name. The
catalogue of the seed gives opinions and
testimonials of agricultural authorities,
crowned heads and expositions as to the
value of the plant for agricultural pur-
poses, but we see no mention of its use as
a flower.
We overrule the claim that the seed is
exempt from duty under, paragraph 699,
N. T., asa fiower seed, and affirm the as-
sessment of duty under the provision of
paragraph 286 for agricultural seeds.
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Chrysanthemums.
Tying and disbudding 'mums planted on
benches must be strictly attended to from
now on ; the nights are now so much cooler
that they grow very vigorously, and need
watching all the time. You have got to re-
move all lateral growths, leaving ore, two,
or three shoots, according to the space you
have planted your plants apart, or the
strength of the individual plant. You have
got to decide whether you will run wires, or
stick to the old style of staking, either way
will answer, but you must attend to them at
once. If allowed to be knocked down with
syringing it is hard to get them straight, be-
sides you can not get at red spider when they
are in that position. Keep your benches
clear of weeds, stir up the soil and give
enough water when watering to go through
your benches ; light syringing will answer
until your benches can take another watering.
If troubled with black fly use tobacco dust. I
do not like fumigating at this season, the
nights are too warm ; that shutting up the
houses does not do the chrysanthemums any
good. All 'mums wanted for six-inch pot
stuff should now be in that size. They will
also require to be staked, and all lateral
growth removed. Do not cut your stakes
short or you will require to go over them
again, but have the stakes eighteen to twenty-
four inches longer than the plants are at
present according to variety. All that will
be required later is disbudding and lying.
Six inch bush plants require plenty of
room so that they will not get drawn and the
pots being so small, plenty of water with a
manure watering once or twice a week should
be given. Eight inch pots and specimen
plants should all be in their flowering pots ;
staking and watering is the principal work for
them. If any are getting pot-bound a top of
soil mixed with Clay's fertilizer or Dorothy's
chrysanthemum manure will keep them going
for three weeks. I think a top dressing of
the above is better than manure water at this
stage.
As it is getting near the time to think of
taking crown buds, I send you a list of
twelve of each (crown and terminal) which
will invariably do best as I list them. There
are a great many that do equally well, either
crown or terminal, but no need in mentioning
them as no mistake can be made.
Crovi'N — E. Molyneaux, Col. W, B.
Smith. Lord Brooke, Mrs. C. H. Wheeler,
Mrs. E. W. Clark, Florence Davis, Eda
Prass, Robert Owen, Mrs. W. Cutting, Good
Gracious, M. B. Spaulding, Mrs. W. G.
Newett.
Terminal — Vivian Morel, Charles Davis,
Mile. M. Hoste, W. H. Lincoln, Wm.
Tricker, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Black Beauty,
Joey Hill, Mrs. F, L. An-es, Mile. Therese
Rey, Wm. Seward, Pres. W. B. Smith.
A. D. R.
Queens, N. Y.
Several greenhouses, a large barn and car-
riage house at Queens, owned by Francis J.
Lott, were destroyed by fire early Saturday
morning last. The Are is believed tc have started
in the barn, and to have been the work of an
incendiary. Two horses were burned to
death. Mr. Lott places his loss at $7,000,
which is partly covered by insurance-.
Detroit.
John Krumholz is starting a new place
here, and is building five bouses equal
span ; heated by steam and ventilated by
Evans' Improved Challenge apparatus.
FIEESH lUPOBTED FROTH BRAZIL.
DRACAENA TERMINALIS
Canes for Propagation
1 foot, 45c.; 13 feet, $4.60; 25 feet, $8.00.
For IinmefUaie Order.
Also imported Obchids. Write for special quotations.
'W. A. IHATVDA,
The Universal Horticuliural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE. N.J.
PALMS
Decorative Plants i
N. STUDER OFFERS:
8000 Palms, grown without any stimulant
or extra lieat ; in tlie most suitable sizes for
Florists. Will be worth twice their money
in a short time.
Cocos Weddeliana, 3>^in. pots,15iD. high,
20 ots. each ; Latanias, Kentias, Cory-
pha Australis and Seaforthias, all
trom6in. pots, from IJ^ to 3 f t. high, at 30
to 40 cts. each ; SJ^ia. pot plants, 5 to 10 cts.
Terns and Dracgenas in great variety. Ota-
heite Oranjres, with or without fruit; Gar-
denias, with buds; Violets from pots, and
all kinds of bedding and basket plants.
Greenhouse and Hardy Climbers, and a
great variety of Hardy Perennials ; the best
varieties of everblooming Roses, Ornamen-
tal Grasses, etc.
N. STUDER, 936 F.St., Wash., D.C.
WHEN WRITIN&MENTION THE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE
Our stock of Ferns is this season in an exceptionally fine condition, and all the
leading and good varieties are now ready in good shape for immediate shipment.
NearJj[ all are grown in open frames and are well hardened off to ttand shipment
by freight, except to very distant points, thereby saving in express charges.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
DECORUM
>■ PUBESCENS
BLECHNUM OCCIDENTALE
CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM
OAVALLIA STRICTA
LASTRAEA OPACA
CHRYSOLOBA
LOMARIA CILIATA
NEPHRODIUM HIRTIPES
NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA
ONYCHIUM JAPONICUM
POLYPODIUM AUREUM
FRAXINIFOLIUM
PTERIS ADIANTOIOES
AROYRAEA
CRETICA ALBOLINEATA
INTERNATA
PTERIS LEPTOPHYLLA
OWRARDIA
PALMATA
RUBRA VENIA
NEMORALIS
SERRULATA
CRISTATA
■■ SIEBOLDII
TREMULA
2M in. pots, $5.00 per xoo; $40.00 per x,ooo.
ADIANTUM ANEITENSE
DIDYMOCHLAENA TRUNCATULA
DICKSONIA ANTARTIOA
LASTRAEA ARISTATA VARIEGATA
NEPHROLEPIS PMRILLIPENSIS
ZOLLINSERIANA
POLYSTICHUM CORIACEUM
" SETOSUM
2^ in. pots, $6.00 per zoo; $50.00 per 1,000.
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE,
SCARCER VARIETIES
2 inch pots
" WIESANDII
RHODOPHYLLUM
RHOMBOIDEUM ,
CYRTOMIUM CARYOTIDEUM
DAVALLIA FIJIENSIS PLUMOSUS.
MICROLEPIA HIRTA CRISTATA....
ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS
ADIANTUM FORMOSUM
CYATHEA MEDULLARIS
CIBOTIJM SLAUCUM
DAVALLIA MOOREANA
DORYOPTERIS NOBILIS....
PTERIS CRETICA MAYII
PTERIS TREMULA SMITHIANA
$2.00 perdoz.
$15.00 per 100
25.00
6.00 "
1000
1.00 "
8.00 "
2.00
16.00 "
2.00 "
16.00 "
1.00 "
8.00 "
1.50 "
12.00 "
1.25
10.00
.... ... 1.00 "
8.00
2.50 "
20.00 "
6.00
6.00
8.00
3.00
1.00
8.00 "
3.00
To parties desiring to grow on a collection either for decorative or
exhibition purposes, we will supply 50 plants in fifty distinct varieties,
including one each of the abovo, from 3J4 and 3 inch pots, for ®5.00 ; or two
of each, 100 plants in ail, for $9.00.
HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
A. FARLEYENSE, fern.
8.000 Strong Healthy Plants.
4 Inch, $40.00 per 100; $360.00 per lOOO.
BAKER BROS.,
p. O. Box 7a, - KANSAS CITT, MO.
'VHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
_ plants for Fall sales.
Plenty o£ Jaekmanll and Henryli. beat Purple and
■yhite.
DAISIES. — Snowdrift, Snowflake and Long-
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.
CLEMATIS.
A fine stock of large flowering leading
varieties in prime condition. An oppor-
tunity to give you PRICES
is solicited.
SMI LAX, from 23^ inch pots, $3.C0 per ICO.
POINSETTIAPULCHERRIMA,from
6 inch pots» $3.00 per doz.; with double
flowers* from Sin. pots, S^-SO per doz.
DRAOENA INDIVISA, from 4 inch
pots, $3.00 per doz.; from 5 inch pots,
$3.00 per doz.
G. EISELE, 1 1 th and Jefferson Sts. Phiia. Pa
WHEN WRITING MEN1:0N THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Palms, Ferns and
Foliage Plants
From 3x3 to 10 inch pots, large stock, in
the very best condition. I will give low
quotations and liberal discounts accord-
ing to the size of order. Before buying
elsewhere send your wants and have
them estimated.
LEMUEL BALL,
Wissinoming, Phila., Pa.
; FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
TOUNG PAXMS FOR FLORISTS' USE
Oheup to Mnkc Koom.
Size of Pots. E eight. Per 100
KenliaBelmoreana. 3 In. 13 to 15 in. |:;0 GO
Seaforthia elepana..3 la. 18 to 24 in.
rhcenix recltnata. . . .3 In. 8 to 10 in. 20.00
Pandanusutilts 23^ in. 8 to 10 in. 15.00
All stock is healthy and ready for shifting on.
ARAUCARIAS
ABAUCABIA BXCBI,SA, 6 to 8 inch plants.
S3S.00 per 100 ; S6.00 per Doz.
ABAUCABIA IMBBICATA, 3 to 4 in. high,
SS.OO per 100 ; SI. SO per Doz.
The above delivered by Mail or Express
at prices quoted.
New Crop Phoenix Canariensls, $2.60 a 1000 Seeds
" Phisnix reclinata 5.00 a 1000 Seeds
" Washingtoniafilifera .75 per lb.
" Chamaerops excelsa .50 per lb.
" Grevillea robusta $4.00 per lb. 50c. oz.
' Freesia Seed 3.00 per lb. 30c. oz,
COX SEED AND PLANT CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Rowlandville
Nurseries
MARAUTA MASSASreEAJiTA— A hardy
and useful plant for fern pans, $6.00
per 100 ; in 2^ inch pots.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— The most use-
ful of all the ferns, $6.00 per 100 ; in
3 inch pots.
PANDANUS TEITCHII— 75 cent plants
in 4 inch pots; $1.00 plants in 5 and
6 inch pots.
ROSE BRIDESMAID— Plantain 3W inch
pots, $5.00 per 100.
ROSE METEOR— Plants in 3}^ inch pots,
,$4.00 per 100.
CARNATION EDNA CRAIG— Rooted cut-
tings, $30.00 per 1000.
CHAS. F. EVANS,
station F. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
746
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
. J. K. At, LEX,
Wholtsalo Commission Oealor in
CUT FLOWERS,
Orders b7 XDAll or telesmpli isromstl^ nttsndsd
to. TeIepbonsCltU,Kn61ltllSt
ROSES AND VIOLETS aPEOIALTJES.
HENRY W.
BAYUS,
Wholesale
Florist,
17 w. astsi St.,
NEW YOBK.
Established 1887. |||
BEBUS & PATTERSON,
WHOLESALE ♦ FLORISTS,
la ■West 27tli Street,
One door west ol B'way. NEW YOBK.
TELEPHONE CALL, 932 18TH I
BURNS & RAYNOR,
Wholesale Florists
49 WEST 28th STEEET,
NEW YORK.
X We lead in American Beauty, |
p Meteor and Bridesmaid. |
WM. H. GUNTHER,
Wholesale • Florist
AND COMMISSION DEALER,
36 West 39tli St., New York.
Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave.
MICHAEL A. HART.
Wholesale & Commission Florist, |
113 W. 30th St., New Tort.
'nalephone CsU, 1301 SSth St.
-Jl kinds of Roses, Violets and Camatlons a
r specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN.
Wholesale Florist,
47 West a4th St., NEW YORK.
BD'WARD C. HORA9I,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York,
The Bride* Memiet and American
Beanty* Specialties*
FRANK D. HUNTER,
■VVHOI^SALE DEAIiER IN
CUT* FLOWERS,
57 W. 30th St., New York.
Tub Klorist's Exchange.
THOMAS YOUNG. Jr.
Wl^olssalc Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST,
-^^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
I MY SPECIALTIES
AT PRESENT
CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY
and AMERICAN BEAUTY . . .
Cut • FlotK^r ' Commission • Dealers
Names ahd Vaj
Roses — American Beauty
Bennett, Ousiu
Bon SUene
Bride, Mermet
Bridesmaid
Duchess of Albany. . .
Jacqueminot
K. A. Victoria
La France
iMme. C. Testout
iVIeteor
Papa Qontier
Perle, Niphetos. Hoste
8ouv. do Wootton
tflrich Brunner
Watteville
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Heliotbope
hollxhocks
Lilies
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I market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in th
fOB OTBEM COMMISSION DJSAZJEMS SEE IflSXT FAOE.
sources, and
be expected from a
mtry.
II GEORGK MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer In
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS'' SUPPIaEGS,
Ordera by mall, teleplbioBie, axpffSBS m fti^*- j
graph prompUy tUIed.
7 Part Street, near State Bonne,
Telephone 316, Boston, MasSo
GORBREY & McKELLAR,
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. ILL.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. J. STEWART, I
CUT FLOWEHSd FLOW SUPPLIES
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLORISTS wanting good stock, well-
packed and shipped on time, will
mRfceno mistake if they place their orders
with mo.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
S Baaoon St., BostoniB Masso
WB MAKE A SPBICIALTT Off SHIPPING
choice Roses and other Flowers, oarefallT'
dlatelT when it is ImpoBsTble to fill ronr order.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.
MILLANO BROS.,
WHOIESILE FLORISTS
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JKTU^BS PURDV.
Wholesale and Commlsston Dealer ia
,. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
liniolessle CommlBsion Deider in
CUT FLOWERS
33 West SOtli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICJ
FbaNK H. TbAEHOLT. GBA&liBd SOBBNCK.
TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,
"Wliolesale Florists,
PRESENT HEADQUARTERS:
9U ES0ASWA7 ai CUT FLOWES EZCBAHail,
NEW YORK.
Con8i{mment8 Solicited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ Florist,
53 WEST 30th ST.,
NEW YORK.
■W. ELLISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND IXOBIST SUPPMES.
1404 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUKHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. louis. Mo.
A COMPLETE LINE OF WXEE DESI6SS.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale Oommlasioii Dealers In
Gut FItwers & Florists' Supplies.
109 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS,
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEFFINGWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Rlorisx's Exchange.
747
Cui ' Flower • Commission • Dealers.
viriTolTESAirE
Florists,
METS,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS
CARNATIONS,
I MUSIC HtLL PLACE,
BOSTON, MASS.
BOBnonLTUBAL AnonoHnss.
WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRED. EHRET,
U/^olesal? <;ut plou/^r D?al?r
1403 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
CoTTespondence Invited.
S. FROWERT,
Wholesale Florist I
1131 Girard Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
HEASpmUS FOR CAmiMS,
Rear 42 South Sixteenth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
COMMISSION FLORIST,
49S Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCINO BULBS, FIOEISTS' SCPPHES,
LONG'S FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.
Lists, Terms, &c., on application.
'. X.S. x>xxjXjoz>a',
Blooxnsbitrs:, Pa.
QBOVEB or OHOXOa
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax,
All orders filled with Fresh Flowers and Hhtuped
u.OJ). Telphone connection. Send for priceB.
CUT FLO^iVERS.
MI,. AtTR ATUM. at « 1 5.00 per 100.
Lit. SPECIOSUM, at S4.00 per 100.
We -will have a flne supply of these all
Summer. First class for funeral work.
WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE
Bo> 87, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Epidendrum Godseffiakum.— This is a
species of receDtiutroductiouand Is closely
related to E. phceniceum and E. Caparti-
anum. It has obpyriform diphyllous
pseudo-bulbs, and stiff oblong-linear,
dark green leaves 13-18 inches long. The
scented iiowers are sparingly produced on
terminal panicles 2-4 feet long, and ex-
pand nearly two inches ; sepals and petals
claviform, concave, pale tawny green,
suffused on the inner surface with lisht
brown; lip trilobed, the inferior lobes
partly inclosing the yellow column, white,
tinged with rose, the apical lobe orbicular,
white, penciled with crimson.
This species requires a shady, moist
position of intermediate temperature.
Basket culture suits it best ; the
basket should first be filled two-thirds
with drainage of broken crocks or char-
oal, and a fter placing the plant, the bal-
ance should consist of peat fiber and
sphagnum, pressed firmly in around the
roots, leaving the plant at a slight eleva-
tion. Water should be applied sparingly
when the pla.nt is at rest, but during
growth action a copious supply is neces-
sary ; syringing once a day in fine weather
is beneficial.
Ljelia CRISPA.— This is one of the larg-
est growing moDophyllous species in the
genus, and belongs to the same section as
1,. purpurata. The pseudo-bulbs are
claviform, compressed, somewhat fur-
rowed with age, and 8-12 inches high,
supporting a large oval-oblong, dark
green, coriaceous leaf 7-13 inches long.
The flower scape issues from an erect
stiff spathe four inches long, and often
carries as many as 10-13 flowers, each ex-
panding over four inches ; sepals and
broader crisped undulating petals, white,
or occasionally pale rose color, lip trilo-
bate, the apical portion crisp and undu-
late, stained and penciled with dark
vinous crimson, the convolute portion
white, the interior sulphur yellow veined
beneath the white column with vinous
purple.
Well drained pots or baskets should be
used tor this species, and fibrous peat and
live sphagnum equalparts, worked through
with lumps of charcoal is the best potting
material. The compost should be worked
in firmly around the roots, leaving the
plant when finished firm, and at a slight
elevation above the pot. The best time to
repot such as need shifting is just after
the fiowering period, as they then start to
make their new growths. Plenty of water
must then be given until the growths are
completed when only enough is required
to keep the bulbs from shriveling. A
cool, moist, lightly shaded position suits
them best during Summer, and a bright
location, with a temperature 65 to 70 de-
grees during Winter.
L. F.LEaANS SCHILLERIANA.— This free
flowering species blooms from the matur-
ing growths at various seasons of the year.
The narrow subclavate, terete stems or
pseudo-bulbs are 13-18 inches long, sup-
porting a pair of lanceolate, obtuse, rich
green leaves at the summit. The scapes
are three to nine flowered ; the indi-
vidual flower expanding 6-8 inches ; the
linear-lanceolate sepals, and broader un
dulating petals vary in color, from white
in the variety alba to blush rose ; lip
scarcely trilobate, the apical portion
bright magenta crimson, a linear stripe of
same extending to the base, side lobules
pure white, pale sulphur on the interior.
The above is one of the easiest of the genus
to cultivate, it is almost continually in
action, and requires syringing overhead,
with a good supply at the roots at all
seasons. The material and temperature
recommended for the preceding applies
equally to this, and the following species.
L ELEGANS PBASIATA.— This is a very
robust growing variety attaining a height
of three feet ; it resembles closely the rare
L. e. Turnerii, both in habit of growth and
form of flower. The pseudo-bulbs are nar-
rowly clavate, diphyllous. The thick
coriaceous leaves are oblong-lanceolate,
obtuse, 10 13 inches long, and rich deep
green. The terminal scapes are 5-lu
flowered, and the flower 6-8 inches across
the petals ; sepals and petals broad, bright
rose, the former tinged with rose ; lip tri-
lobed, the apical lobe broad, of the richest
crimson; inferior lobes inclosing the
column, blush white, sometimes tipped
with crimson. This is truly a noble variety
and one of the best for cutting purposes.
L. Datana.— This is a pretty little dwarf
growing species of the L. pumila section,
attaining a height of about six inches,
with monophyllous pseudo-bulbs and stiff
light green leaves 3-4 inches long ; scapes
short, supporting one or rarely two, com-
paratively large flowers, each expanding
3J-4 inches across ; sepals lanceolate, pale
rose tinged witli green, petals much
broader and brighter in color; lip un-
dulated on the margin and slightly den-
tate, rich dark crimson on the front, the
convolute portion rose color without ; the
disc white, on which are seven raised
crimson lines, with smaller pencil lines on
the sides.
This species grows and flowers at dif-
ferent seasons throughout the year and
should never be allowed to become dry at
the roots or it soon shrivels. It may be
grown on a block with a little sphagnum
to retain moisture, but basket culture will
be found more successful, first filling the
basket one-half full of drainage, consisting
of bits of charcoal or broken crocks, the
balance of fresh chopped live sphagnum, to
which may be added a small portion of
peat fiber it desirable. A moist, cool,
shady position is necessary for its welfare
during Summer, and a temperature of 55
to 60 degrees by night, and 65 70 degrees
with solar heat by day during Winter,
should be maintained.
Odontoslossum NEEULOsnM is a pretty
Summer flowering species for the cool
house, with oval or ovate, diphyllous com-
pressed pseudo-bulbs and light green,
oval-oblong acuminate leaves 8-13 inches
long. The scapes are 8-13 inches long and
several flowered, the flowers expand about
three inches ; the lanceolate keeled sepals
and oval petals are white, green at the
base and profusely spotted except on the
apical third, with olive brown ; lip broadly
cuneate, white spotted with olive brown,
the base and two- toothed crest orange yel-
low.
This species does nicely when grown
with the O. crispum section and does best
under pot culture ; rather small pots
should be used, with plenty of drainage
and a very little compost, consisting of
peat fiber and live sphagnum, equal parts,
pressed in firmly around the roots, leaving
the plant at a slight elevation above the
rim of the pot when finished. Plenty of
water is required at the roots at all sea-
sons, and syringing is beneficial in bright
weather during the Summer months, but
must be given with care during Winter, as
it has a tendency to rot the pseudo-bulbs
if too heavy, or often.
Robert M. Gket.
Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus;
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.
Calocasia Esculentum
Editor Florists^ EJrchanae:
I suppose I must accept the decision that
my caladium is analocasia. Thereason why
I concluded it to be a true caladium was
from a drawing- by Kittlitz, of Caladiums, of
the Caroline Islands, and the description
having the authority of Dr. Masters, in the
"Treasury of Botany," mine being identical,
and said to come from one of the South Sea
Islands.
Dr. IVIasters further says of the alocasias :
"The species are natives of India, with pel-
tate leaves rising from an erect root stock,
spathes glaucous on short stalks." Now the
spathes of mine are glaucous, but the stalks
are nearly as long as the leaf stalks.
Dr. Seeman also, in explaining Kittlitz's
drawing, speaks of two of the gigantic plants
as caladiums, "one of them allied to, if not
identical with C. macrorhizum, the root of
which is used as an article of food." A third
smaller species is the Caladium esculentum,
the kato or taro of the South Sea Islands,
which is, as per the drawing, quite different
from the larger ones, which larger ones are in
leaves, veinings and growth, like mine.
Wm. Lomas.
[We are very glad, indeed, after so much
controversy, that our correspondent has come
to the conclusion that we were right in our
statements regarding the flowers of the cala-
dium (Colocasia esculentum). Plants vary
so much by a change of climatic conditions
that it is, at times, difficult to say just where
a described species belongs, and as we are
anxious at all times to be correct in our opin-
ions in order that our friends can rely upon
our statements, it is pleasing to know we are
right, and doubly so to have our valued
friends convinced, and so freely admit it. —
Ed.]
*!iMIT \Y — ^'°'^ 3 inch pots,
vSlUlIvilVV Strong, $3 per 100.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May, N. J.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
15,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
From 2S)S In. pots, »2.00 per 100 ; tlS.OO per 1000.
SAJIUEI, J.' BUNTING.
Elinwooil Ave. and 38th Sr., Ph'In., Pa,
3000 MAMMOTH DORMANT SMILAX
82.00 hundred or $50.00 for lot, cash.
3,000 Smilax Plants.
strong", in3>^in. pnts.
$3.00 per 100.
A. L BROWN, Davis Ave., Kearney, N. J.
THE FLORIST'S
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS
2 in., S2.00 per 100 ; 3 in., $3,0
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
4 1n. pols, $8 00 per 100; *i 00 perdo:i
CEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville,N.Y.
WHEW WBmw^ weWTlOW THg gt^OftlSfB EJICHAWGE
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4inchpots, *10.00 per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - COMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, S35 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. loose', Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WBITIHC MEIMTIOH THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGE
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman Is the Florists' Exchange.
♦ POND LILY FLOWERS *
t all Summer. ^
5 Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. j
J Blue, in August.- i
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J. T. FLICK,
Will open Wholesale Florist Commission store,
on or about the 1st of September, in Phi a-
delphia, Pa. Due notice of location will be
given. Correspondence solicited. Present
address, General Post Office.
WHENWRmWGMEWTIOHTHE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CARNATIONS. • CARNATIONS.
We are now receiving- the above by the
thousands in Al condition. Quality is right.
Price is right. Short stems, 50 cts. per 100;
Long stems, ftl.OO per lOU. Can be supplied in
large or email quantities ar. shortest notice.
Also a good assortment of colored varieties.
ROSSS, TALLET, SMILAX, Etc., always
on hand.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK.
Rear 42 South I6lh St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SMILAX PLANTS CHEAPI
Out of 3 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
as fine and large stock before. State
number you desire and I -will give you
the lo-west prices. Safe delivery and
best satisfaction guaranteed -with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
Terms, strictly cash. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, WJioiesale Florist,
748
THEi KLOKIST'S EXCHANOE),
Per bbl. (about 125 lbs.), $2.59, Sample free by mail.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
413 E. 34tli St., near I.r.Dg Island Ferry, N. Y.
E Ft-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
PRINTED MATTER CHEAP.
Taos, 2xt in., SOr. per 1000; S3.20 per 5000; 2Hxi In.,
.JI.OO per 1000 ; Jil.25 per 6000 Cards, 2HX4 in., $1.00 per
1000- round curner cards, »1.60 per 1000. Envelopes,
Letter and Bill Heads, »1,50 per 1000. Any ot the
above samples sent on application. Casli witb order.
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CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Manufacturers o£
FLORISIS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
SULPHO - TOBACCO SOAP.
Rose's Perfected Insecticide.
lu use and recommended by many of the
foremost Greenliouse and Nurserymen in
the country.
Sold in packages of from 2 02. to 50 lbs. Price
in bulic, 30c. a pound. Samples free on re-
ceipt of 4c. for postage.
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See cut of wooden letter box we give away,
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GREENHOUSE.
Climb up on top of the bench, push open
the sash, and set a flower pot under it, or
if the sash is too high to reach get a fence
picket, cut souie notches in it, and you can
rejiulate the amount of ventilation by the
notch used. If the wind lifts the sash and
the stick or pot falls out and the sash comes
down and breaks a few dollars worth of
glass, some pois and a plant or two. try it
once more, it may be a long time before it
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749
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STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HBMTS & CO.,
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The Clianipion
AUTOMJITIG VENTILJITOR.
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and byf rthe
best machine in the market. Don't buy a Venti-
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circular, which will be sent you free, giving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverlxsr and Sifter.
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IMPROVED GLAZING
Gnseer's Patent Ziuc Jolnls, for butting
glass, makes greenhouses air and^ii water-tlKht.
Also prevents sliding and brealtage from frost.
than pay the additional c
□ g. The leading
J. M. GASSBB, Florist, Eluclid Avenue,
Cleveland, OMo.
iVHENWRtTINGI
STANDARD FLOWER PDTS.
10 per cent, off for Cash Tvith order, special
discount on large orders. We carry a large
stock on hand of good strong Pots.
Price List of Standard Flower Pols.
. 50 00
. 75 10
2>6 »tiu 100
3„ ;; 6 00 10 •• (10 00
4 9S2 12 •, 20 00
5 J380 14 •' JOOO
6 22 00 16 " 75 00
Address
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FORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROIiKBR & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 34th
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm of SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which will be under the man-
agement of ■William Dopffel and Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to iill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that wo can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
we know you will give us an order. Mention papei
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Machine.
The Florist's friend in
working and prices.
■E- mi'IF'^^S.ID
VICTORY
VICTORY !
No repairs for 5 years ;
no chains to break, as
result with otliers.
Open Sash uniform «
foot uses. A new device.
5 the
I 100
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
^^-tO-SP^^JOL^ Ol3-±0-
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facllitlea for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTSj we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It wiU be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., ""' "^'hJI'^"!"*'"''
750
The Klorist's Exchangj©
Strong Plants from 3 inch pots,
well-established, $2.50 per
1 0O, $20.00 per 1 0OO.
PETER HENDERSON & GO.
35 & 37 CORTLANDT ST., N. Y.
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( FIRST— With PALMS and DECORA TIVE PLANTS.
HIGHEST AWARD
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POR 017R
BUL-B EXHIBIT
..A.-tl£t,xxtio CSxty CSoix^sresiiLtiomL.
OUR FIRST DUTCH BULBS HAVE
ARRIVED BY S. S. " MAASDAWl."
''^^,^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE
WHEN tflPrriNG MENTION TweFUJBIST'S EXCHANGE
148 W. Washington St.
CHICAGO.
♦ r\t\ CI TDDI V SECOND-With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, *
^)J\J JUKKLY I $1.50 and $2.00 a pair. «
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t rUUKISlS $25.00 boxes. «
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REGULATOR
TS GUARANTEED to produce
^ perfect Ventilation under all
circumstances and conditions.
AUTOMATICALLY opens or closes
ventilating sash any required
distance with the rise or fall
of temperature a fraction of a
degree. Dispenses with all labor
and attention incidental to ven=
tilation.
Amaryllis Johnsonii
Extra Selected Bulbs, very flue.
F. W. 0. SGHMITZ, 60 Barclay Street, New York City.
WH^N WRITING MENTION T
IIST'S EXCHANGe
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
60 No. «li St., PHILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS, WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE CLOBIST-S CXCHANGC
WRITE FOR FUU DESCRIPT^j?
CHADBORN=KENNEDY Mfg.Co.
Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.
PRIMROSES
Fine stooUy plants now ready for 8 inch pota.
FLOWERS
large, all fringed, brilliant colors.
FIFTEEN SORTS.
Price, for the single sorts, per hundred, $3.50;
thousand, $20.00: double sorts, per hundred,
$5.00. Extra plants with every order to
help pay expressage.
Henry S. Rupp S Sons, Shiremanstown, Pa,
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA,
Palms
A. L
I in., 2^ cents.
\ in., 6 centB.
an luiliTisa. 2 in., 2H cts. Fillfera
31n.,3ct8. Artilery Plants, 4in.6et8.
ALLISON, Oriskany, N. Y.
MAILING TRADE:
t catalogue the best ot all c
TO THE
We offer forne:
Crlnum scabrum. blooms from April to September.
Also a large stock of many other choice crinums,
amaryllis and general florists' siocb.
WATER
PLANTS.
Water Hyacinth).
t prepaid,
Zanziharensi
NymphBea Devonlenais. 50c. each.
Rosea, 80e. each.
1 bloom, 20e, each.
M wPrriNG wrNT'oN the flobis
r'S EXCHANGk
gSy XTIg.g> X,. XT !
Fall, 1894.
FOR THE TRADE.
Fine season of grOAVtli In this section ;
Result— good stock.
18H 000 Peacli Trees, one year old from the
bud, all sizes. 138,000 Peach, June budded,
cliiefly Crosby, Champion and Elberta^
Asparagus Roots, 8 years strong; 800,000
Palmetto; 400,000 Barr's Phila. Mammoth;
600,000 Conover's Colossal. Correspondence
solicited.
ALEX. PtJLLEN,
MILFORD NURSERIES, MILFOHD, DEL,
I WE OFFER YOU \
tf GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, #
0 Fine little plants $4.00perlOO. tf
\ CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. J
9 Fine young plants S3.00 per 100. J
t DRAC/EMA INOIVISA. S
J Splendid plants, 3!^inch...$3.00por 100. i
# OTAHEITE DWARF ORANGES \
a Strong, 3}i inch $4.00 per 100. ^
\ McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio, t
WHEN IrfrtlTIWG MENTION TH E FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
IJentata, 30e. each.
Platia Stratiotea or Water Lettuce, 15e. per doz.;
tl.OO per 100.
MyriophyllumPruserpinacoides or Parrot's Beather,
15c. per doz.i tl.OO per 100.
Sarracenia Varioiaris. 10c. each ; 50c. per doz.; |2.fl0
per 100.
liimnocba
60c perc . , ^ ^
Nephrolepsia Bxaltata (Sword Fern), laree selected
plants from open ground. $12 10 per 1000, or $2.00
per 100, delivered,
BRAND & WICKERS, San Antonio, FLORIDA.
Z FLORIST'S EXCHANGK
STVTILKX
Good heavy 3 inch stock, $3.50 per lUO ;
$20.00 per 1000.
Jlxtra heavy 3 inch stock, $8.00 per 100;
$35.00 per 1000.
PANSIES.
Guaranteed as good as the "best." They
outshine many of the so-calied "best" strains.
Have been in competition with the leading
growers. Our patrons say they cannot be beat.
Seeds, trade packet, $1.00.
Plants, 75c. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.
FERNS.
Very fine, 3 inch stock, well hardened.
Adiantum Cuneatum, Pteris Adiantoides,
Pteris Oretica Alba Lineata, Pteris Pal-
inata. Pteris Serrulata, Pteris Serrulata
Cristata, Cyrtomiam Falcatum, Poly-
stichiuin ProlificuiM, PolysticUlum Cor-
iaceum, Selaginellas, in variety.
$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
CARNATIONS.
AN ELEGANT LOT OP
Daybreak, Garfield,
Silver Spray, J. J- Harrison,
Tidal Wave, Nellie tewis,
Portia, V. Dorner,
Creole. E. G. Hill.
L. McGowan, Angelas,
Rose Queen, American Flag, Etc.
K^^Write for Prices, etc.
l^"Terms Cash with order,
BETSCHER BROS.,
Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WR:ilNa MENTION THCn.0RI8T'S EXCHANGE
straight shoot and aim to grow into a vii/oroua plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.
?0L. YI. No 40.
NE^A^ YORK, SEPTEMBER 1, 1894.
One Dollar Per Year.
PITCHER & MANDA.
AZALEAS.
LL extensive and successful growers of Azaleas for
market know that plants summered over one
season in this country have everything to recom-
mend them over newly imported stock.
Our favorable climate ripens the wood more thoroughly, giving
the plant an appearance which readily commands a higher price.
The flowers are much more abundantly set and never lose their
buds, which a percentage of the imported stock invariably do. They
can also be delivered by freight early in September, when there is little
or no danger of being hurt by frost in transit. We send out the best
New York forcing varieties only, and all plants have nice, shapely
heads, profusely set with buds.
^^ ^M 1^ I I f^f* A ^^ Our stock of this most desirable
^|ELInI^3 I A\^D» decorative plant is the finest and
most extensive in the country. The plants are all in healthy condition,
pot grown, and have fine, shapely trimmed heads, which add much
to their value.
IF YOU ARE A BUYER OP ABOVE NAMED PLANTS SEND OS A
LIST OP THE QUANTITIES YOU USE POR OUR ESTIMATE
BEPORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE.
UNITED STATES NURSERIES, SHORT HILLS, N. J.
ower
Seeds
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Trade Pkt. M Oz.
Snow Queep, white $0 25 JU 75
Emperor William, dark blue 25 75
Lord Beaconsfield, violet 25 75
Dr. Faust, black 25 76
Gold Margined 26 75
Silver Edge 25 76
Havana Brown 25 76
Ught Blue 26 75
Bronze 26 75
Quadricolor 25 76
Striped, large flowered .
Marbled Mixed -m
Victoria, red 25
Yellow with dark Eye 26
Black Prince 25
Peacock
Choice Mixed Pansy Oz., JS.tiO
Fine Mixed Oz., $1.00
Trimardeau Atropurpurea $0 25
AuriculaeHo
Golden Yellow
Striped
Emperor William..
Lord Beaconsfield. .
Violet Blue
Single ^Vhite 250 eeds, $0 50
Single Red 60
AlbaMagnifica. " 1 00
Globosa Alba " . 60
Globosa Rubra " 60
Trade Pkt.
Trimardeau White with Eye $U 25
» Mixed, i oz., $1; oz., S3.60 25
Cassier, five blotched 25
25 $0 60 Bugnot 25
HUNT'S CNRIVAIiLED 9IIXED. Has
no superior any where Oz., $8.)i0 25
P R I nt 17 I^ A .
Single Mixed ....250 Seeds,
Double White 50 "
Double Red 60 "
Double Mixed 50 ".,
50
NanaM:ixed..
grandiflora French Hybrids..
50
We are ^^ ^\ A p |n | A WkM ^p ^ for forcing, from finest lot of yoang
offering IX ^/ W C f^ ^§\ IH I O stock In the West, as follows:
PERLE, NIPHETOS. MERMET, BRIDE. BRIDESMAID, SUNSET, METEOR,
VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE, GONXIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT,
U. BRUNNER, 2% inch, $5.00; 3 inch, $6.00 per 100.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2J^ inch, $6.03; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
^RUSSIKN.^
Wfi hpj? to pall f.he at- Philadelphia, Pa.
we neg ro can t.ne ax. ■< C C f x *'""'■ ^'■^- ''^*-
tPDtion of the trade to oar oVj^ ^ ' 5m / / *""• ^- ^- McAllister.
>, _ ,-,, . \SJ^ ,-^-s,. -*}/ Dear Sir: — I am very much
New Liarge Flowering v (|ffiS) « pleased with the Russian
, ., ^ ... -.r i> .. ^f^^ ffi£^^^«.,<^ ^. Vnlley received from you last
Lily of the Valley, Sjl^'^p^^^^^^M/ '""• it is the flnest I have ever
RUSSIAN, which is with- \l^^fe.^^ifei IB^^MbSA. larKeand there are no wealc ones
out question, the highent ''"^Sm^^ mifflWmfcn n fflwfflBr '^ izood; wilfuse it exclusively next
^=^ffiRSffw&jHs^^^i» |!3HK»f» year. Yours truly,
Krade of Valley ever re- _iil¥[JHlf "jr\_T TV^^j^^F^ ROBERT CRAIG
ceived in this conntrT,. '^^^t^jtO^^RraKa^^! Phtladklphia, pa.
mu « 11 ■ . •• 'X /WSELl^BimMfWSr »r Feb. 26th, 1894.
The following testimon- ^ V "Mi^WjW # Mb. F. B. McAllister,
ials from two of the most "^vVV^^L^IWIa^^!^^ * „!'??'• Sir:-The Russian
* Sgfl' 'S^^/ASaSPS-. ^^rf- Vulley I received from you last
celebrated growers of Iiily WSOF . ^^J^HE«rg»- Autumn was very ane. Bach
— x^¥fr-^ T^'I^Kww /^^^^ atalli had from 12 to 18 bells. The
nf tlipi Vallpv nrft n Bnffii.- ^Sl^ ^^J^^ ^^ST^T hells are particularly large, of a
or tne vaiiey are a snmc- CW>>--^?---^V*^ »"'""*' Krowth, and aboit 15
ient guarantee of its ex- vV/S ] 1 ]fS\? inches hiRh.
^^Ci_t^*ii^^^ Yours respectfully
cellence: WM. K. HARRIS
Price iier 1000, $1.5.00; per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
Lots of 10,000 Pips, * 100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS.
Frimula Sinensis fimbriata Mixed S2 00 per pkt.
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Cineraria. James' Giant Strain 1 00 "
Gloxinia. £xtra Choice Mixed 100 *'
Pansy, Bngnot, very large, stained, extra choice — $13 oz. 50 "
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutch Bulbs is now ready and willbe mailed to all applicants.
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
FENSTER-PAPPE
The new G-ermau substitute for Coveriag- Cold Frames, etc., in
place of glass, is very stroag aud durable, and sufficiently translucent for all plant
life; the bast shading material, besides a good protection against light frosts.
Not affected by the changes of the elements; does not shrink like parchment
paper. Endorsed by German and Dutch growers and nurserymen, and success-
fully introduced in the States since one year. Comes in rolls 36 inches wide and
about 110 yards long.
Price per Original Koll,$ 10.00— F. 0. B, Cars 5f. T.
Trial Rolls of eight yards sent, for $1.00— this is enough to cover four
sash frames.
DIBEOnONS.— Moisten, stretch and nail on to the sash bars, when dry saturate thoroughly
with linseed oil. Varnish when dry, and your unbrealtable sash is ready.
Bulb Catalogue.
Our Trade Price List of sundry Bulbs and Seeds for Autumn sowing is now
ready, and will be mailed free on application. We call special attention to our
high-quality strains of
Cineraria, Calceolaria, Cyclamen, Pansy and Primula Seed.
We have just received from our Paris factories the very latest
IVIet3l DeSi&fnS in richest assortment and most refined taste, without
doubt, the leaders in the world's trade. Send for a trial shipment, stating
amount you wish to invest.
Florists' and Greenhouse Requisites
In large variety, quoted in our Wholesale Catalogue.
Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24ih Street, Kern York.
752
The^ Florist's Exchanoej.
X: JEC, XT ^V X .A. 3V C3S- XJ -A. 3xr o.
P£R BAG, 200 pounds, $7-50.
RAMS HEAD BRAND FERTILIZER
The richest natural manure, pure, powerful,
safe and conrenient. Per 100 lb. ba^, $3.00;
1/4 ton, (5 bags), $12.50; Vs ton, (10 bags),
$20.00; 1 ton, (20 bags), $40.00.
CIAY'S FERTILIZER, 56 lb. bag, $3.50 ; 112 lb.
bag, $6.25.
PURE FINE GROUND BONE per barrel, $5.00 ; per ton, $40.00.
CANE PLANT STAKES : • -per 1000, $7.00.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS^n^llE^r",^ NEW YORK.
(Shekwood Hall Ntjiisert Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUAETEES FOR
GAUFORNIA- GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. ULY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, ETC.
Write for special contract prices.
BU LBS AHD PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
WHZn WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
DUTCH
BULBS.^^
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.
Catalogue free on application. Special
rates on large quantities.
JOHN 1. ELDERIBG, Importer,
78 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK.
BULBS OF FINEST QUALITY
j£^-t X>c>x>xi.la.x- X»r±o^s
CALIFORNIA GROWN BOLBS
FOR FORCING.
READY FOR DELIVBBT AT ONCE.
Calla ILilies, strong bulbs, 5 to 7 in. circumfer-
ence at the crown, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 ;
3K to Sin. circumference at tlie crown, S3.00
per 100 ! 886.00 per 1000.
Narcissus, Chinese Sacred Lily, strony: flower-
ing- bulbs, $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.
Narcissus, Paper White, stronj? flowering
bulbs, 76c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Narcissus Incomparable (double), strong
flowering- bulbs, 76c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.
Agapanthus umbellatus, extra strong flow-
ering, $13.00 per 100.
Amaryllis Belladonna, strong bulbs, $1.60
per dozen ; $10.00 per 100.
These bulbs can all be forced to bloom in Novembei
F. LUDEMANN, Pacific Nursery,
Balier and Lombard Sts., San Francisco, Cal,
I BURPEE'S ]
SEEDS I
Philadelphia. \
Wholesale Price T^lst for FlorlBtB ^
and Market Oardeners.
CHOICE FLORIST SEED.
PANSY, CALCEOLARIA, PRimULA, CINERARIA,
Choicest strains at 35c. and BOc. per Trade packet.
Special Quotation on BULBS.
MV, A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.d.
DEALER IN J. I»l. THORBURN & CO.'S
HIGH GLASS SEEDS AND BULBS.
Florists' and Market Gardeners' Trade a Specialty.
25 years experience. Send for prices.
Cn. PlMling m4 Woodwaid ives. , E. WILLIAMSEUES.H.T.
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
io,ooo
CHOICE CALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAIHES H. DENHAM,
SimiMAB, I.OS ANGEIBS, CAI..
fm SELL BULBS, l
J Special low prices to ^
FLORISTS and DEALERS. ^
WEEBER & DON, >
Seed Merchants and Growers, ^
114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
■ ^'♦^%/«^%^^^«^
HEN WRrriNG MENTION 1
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
CATALOGUE FREE TO ALL ON APPLICATION.
SEND LIST OF YOUR WANTS FOR SPECIAL PRICES.
lillilTJM HARKISII,
NO^V READY:
Per;i00.
h to 7 $2 50
7_to 9 5 00
" " 8 to 9 6 00
9 to 11 ^ 10 00
MLIUM CANDIDUM, Selected 3 50
WHITE CALLA (Dry Bulbs) 6 00
" " Extra selected 8 00
WHITE KOMAN HYACINTHS, 11x13 1 50
12x15 3 35
PAPEK WHITE NARCISSUS 1 00
, " " " Grandiflora 135
FREESIA REFRACT A ALBA, Extra selected 75
LILVf OF VALLEY (our extra Berlin Pips now in cold storage
and for immediate delivery) 1 50
Finest stock of DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, VON SION NARCISSUS,
SPIRAEA, etc., ready in September.
Address; 2, DEFOREST ELY & CO.,
'WHOLESALE GROWERS AND IMPORTERS OF
BULBS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
p. O. Box 1176. Telephone 3415. Registered Cable Address, De Forest, Phila.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANQE
Per 1000.
$30 00
45 00
50 00
90 00
33 00
50 00
75 00
11 00
30 00
6 50
9 00
6 00
13 00
THE LOWEST PRICE FDR THE BEST BOLBS AND PLANTS.
Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus,
Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also Extra Selected Azaleas and Hoses.
Our LiUes of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD
HAMBURG PIPS IN THE BIARKET.
Special Prices of tfce above given on application.
FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS. Best Fringed Vars. pkt.
rimbriata alba, large flowering-, fringed white ®** ^
Atrosanguinea, new, bright scarlet 35
Atropurpurea, large flowering, bright purple 30
Kermeaina splendens, crimson 30
Pinest mixture of above varieties ^
$3 UO ,
3 50 '
2 00 I
300 ,
1 50 '
} GHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34th Street, Hew York, i
SURPLUS BULBS.
50,000 Roman Hyacinths, warranted
12 centimetres and over.
15,000 Von Sion, XX.
15,000 Trumpet Major, imported for
our own use. Will sell in 500 and
1 OOO lots. ^^^^
C- STRAUSS «c CO.,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Xhe F^lorist's Exchange^.
753
WHOLESALE DEPOT OF DUTCH BULBS
I OFFER TO THE TRADE
SINGLE EARLY TULIPS.
FOLLOWING SELECTIONS:
DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.
BIZARD VERDICT.
CRIMSON DUC,
COULEUR CRAMOISIE.
DUC VAN THOL. SCARLET.
.1 .. RED.
" CARMINE.
" " GOLD STRIPED.
DUC DE CAMBRIDGE.
ELEONORA.
FIRE-FLAME.
CARDINAL'S HAT.
LA BELLE ALLIANCE.
L'IMMACULEE.
LA REINE.
MIXED TULIPS.
PURPEL CROWN.
WOUWERMAN.
YELLOW CROWN.
FLORISTS SHOULD NOT OMIT
FOSTITE, with Joosten's Magazine Bellows, to
and Carnation Rust. Fostite, per 25 lbs., $2.00.
LARGE YELLOW.
CLOTH OF GOLD.
CLOTH OF SILVER.
ALL COLORS MIXED.
at this season to apply
prevent Mildew on Roses
Bellows, $3.50.
SINGLE NARCISSUS.
BREVIFLOS.
POETICUS.
STELLA.
TRUMPET NANA.
DOUBLE NARCISSUS.
ALBUS PLENUS ADORATUS.
INCOMPARABILIS.
JONQUILS, Single Sweet Scented.
HARDY NARCISSUS.
For prices address, stating quantity wanted,
G. H. JOOSTEN, IMPORTER,
3 COENTIES SLIP, NEW YORK.
Gardiner's Celebrated \
English \
Musliroom Spawn. ^
Preah and KoliaMs. i
S7 per 100 lbs. (
Special prica on larger \
John Gardiner &. Co., ^
Philadelphia, Pa.
TRY
DREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
Flanta, Ballis and
ReaulsUes~ T ey are
the oest at. the lowesl
prices. TRADE LIST
iBBued qnarterly, maiieij
free to tne trade only
HENRYA. DREBK,
Philadelphia,
CANSSTAKBS
STRONG STOCK, IN BUNDLES OF 250.
i Per 1 000, $5.00 ; - 2000 for $9.50.
SPHAGNUM MOSS.
W. W. BARNARD & CO.
■86 East KInile St.. CHICAGO. ILL.
WHEW WRITIHG MENTIOW THE FtORIST'S EXCHANGE
GARDEN, FLOWER
AND FIEI^D
SEEDS
Bulbs for Fall or Spring Planting.
Wooden Labels for plants or pots. Greenhouse
Syringes and Spraying Machines, Plant Tubs,
Plant Sticks, Pruning and Budding Knives,
Pruning and Grass Shears, Insecticides and
Fertilizers, Hot Bed Sash, Hot Bed Cloth, etc.
D. LANDRBTH & SONS,
Seed and Implement '^iVarebouse,
NOS. 21-23 SOUTH SIXTH STREET,
DELAWARE AVE. AND ARCH STS.,
Send for catalogue. PHILADELPHIA.
PAPER SEED BAGS
Of 6v*'ry description except Lithographic BaKS.
61 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.
EXTRA PANSY SEED.
large, of perfect form, and choice colorB :
nywhere ; florista should s
order. JOHN F.itUPl*, Shi
-^CYCLAIVIEN SEED^
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David B. Woodbury, Esq. :
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OWING to favorable weather, have been
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a""!!© Florist's Exchange.
TENTH ANNUAL MEETING
Atlantic City, N. J.,
AUGUST 21, 22, 23, 24, 1894.
{Continiialton (if Report.)
Discussion of Mr. John H. Taylor's
Essay.
(SEE PAGE 735.)
R. F. Tesson, of St. Louis, after com-
menting on Mr. Taylor's ability as a. rose
grower, and the great value of any advice
that emanated from that gentleman, said,
we lived in such a large country, with such
a variety of climate, that it was hardly
possible to believe that what succeeded in
one place would succeed under practically
the same conditions in places five hundred
or one thousand miles away. They must
also take into consideration the subject of
variations in the effect of the soil. Mr.
Taylor, in speaking of Littlejohn's
method, and its abandonment for so-called
Improved methods, had given them some-
thing they could apply themselves to with
very close thought and study ; he had
shown that by careful selection of wood
for propagation and the resting of plants
and carrying them over two years, we
could improve the health and at the same
time increase the out. With the advantages
to be derived from carrying over stock two
years, they were all familiar. He had had
quite a little experience with that method.
Mr. Taylor spoke in his paper of having
carried over Bride for five years, and his
method was about perfect; but he hardly
thought Mr. Taylor would sanction any-
body saying that the method suitable at
Bayside, N. Y., if applied about 500 miles
away, would produce exactly the same re-
sults. He had followed Mr. Taylor's
method very closely at St. Louis and had
tried all the essayist had recommended.
The result was a partial failure. Last
year, profiting by the experience of the
year before, and noting a good many
minor points that came up, the speaker
had tried the experiment again, and from
present indications had made a success of
it. The principal points that acted as
stumbling blocks the first year were, first,
"watering, and, second, pruning. In the
hot, dry climate at St. Louis, where there
was no moisture in the air at all, after the
plants started into growth they would
take almost unlimited water. He had
also practiced leaving considerably more
foliage on the plants than Mr. Taylor did,
hardly cutting the roses down to more
than 18 inches. By this method they took
hold of the soil at once. Mr. Tesson said
his soil was a heavy clay, drying out very
quickly, and when watered heavily as-
sumed the consistency of putty. He ad-
vised growers to go slowly in making
similar experiments ; there were so many
small points to be taken into considera-
tion and one of these small points over-
looked might knock the grower's plans out
lor a whole season.
At the request of Mr. Eawson Mr. John
N. May detailed the objects of the newly
formed Rose Society in regard to testing
new varieties. Mr. May said it had been
concluded by the Rose Society that it
would be a good thing to establish an ex-
perimental station for the time being, say
five or six feet in somebody's greenhouse.
He hoped to live long enough to see a soci-
ety in America as the father and sponsor
of the rose, able and willing financially
and intelligently to take the van in the
world. They bad a field before them that
was something immense.
Mr. Taylor had been misquoted some-
time ago as saying he did not believe that
such a thing as an eel worm existed. Of
this fact Mr. Taylor would have been con-
vinced had he gone through some experi-
ments along with the speaker. Had he
(Mr. May) condensed into such form as to
make it interesting, he could have fur-
nished food for the entire sessions of the
Convention from the correspondence he
had had on the subject of eel worms alone.
He had received in all 1197 letters relative
to that subject, from every state of the
Union, and from points not 100 miles apart
in any one state, showing that the pest
covered a wide field. A few years ago, in
his immediate neighborhood such a thing
as an eel worm was not known ; to-day it
was a hard matter to find any one in his
section who had not got eel worms, more
or less. Roses could at one time be grown
five or six feet high in one season ; now it
was hard to grow them as many inches
high. At first it was thought the eel
worm had nothing to do with it; but when
the roots were lifted carefully and exam-
ined under a microscope, as many as ten
thousand eel worms were found in every
root gall.
Mr. May further stated that he quite
agreed with what Mr. Taylor had said in
reference to the constitution of roses being
of immense advantage, enabling the plants
to resist the ravages of their enemiep, and
endorsed everything Mr. Taylor had said
In regard to the selection of healthy, clean
stock for propagation. He had referred
to Mr. May's old friend, Mr. Littlejohn,
and his method of growing. The speaker
said Littlejohn's idea always was to give
plants, if not indigenous to a hot climate,
a rest in Winter or some other season.
For many years Mr. May followed that
method, and does now to some extent. A
great many of them were apt to laugh at
Littlejohn's old ideas. He had seen him
(Littl^john) cut from Safrano buds which
measured three inches long, and larger
and finer than be had ever seen Sunset
grown by the so-called improved methods
of cultivation.
The speaker then corrected the essayist
as to the name of Kaiserin Augusta Vic-
toria, which Mr. Taylor had mentioned as
"Mme. Augusts Victoria." Continuing,
he said one of the best ways he had found
in resting roses, so as to give them natural
treatment, was to propagate as late as
possible in the Spring from clean, healthy,
vigorous wood, carry over in small pots,
as small as practicable; put them outdoors
in the Fall when the hot weather had gone,
plunging them if necessary ; let them stay
there till frost comes, then lift them from
that position, place them in a north house
where the sun will never strike them and
where they get no heat; plunging them in
sand until the following March This
practice gave Tea roses all the rest that
Nature required, and they would prove
healthy and vigorous and yield enormous
crops of flowers.
Robert Simpsou, of Cromwell, Conn.,
said his experience with eel worms was
that they were very plentiful in soil ob-
tained from high lands, and even in low
lands, more especially it the soil contained
a good deal of clover root in it. A year
ago last Winter in a house planted in soil
from high lands, about three-fourths of
the plants succumbed to the eel worm.
The following season he got some new
stock and planted it in soil taken from the
same place, but low land, and he had not
seen any trace of the pest since then ex-
cepting a little on Mme. Cusin. He tried
Mr. Tesson's recommendation to deluge
the plants with water, and while it did
not kill the eel worms, altogether it helped
materially. The plants started to grow
and bloomed fairly well. He was inclined
to think there was something in deluging
with water.
Mr. Simpson asked Mr. Taylor's success
the past season, compared with the pre-
vious one, in the use of solid beds with bot-
tom heat. It had been reported that after
trying that style for a year some growers
in the East had discarded that method.
Mr. Taylor replied that there was an er-
ror in that statement. Mr. Asmus, who
had been quoted as saying he had aban-
doned the system, had taken the pipes out
of one house where the method was em-
ployed because they did not work well ;
he, however, had four houses yet and in
these the plants were run anotheryear and-
the results were better than in the previous
one. The plants had got thoroughly
rooted, and when they started off in the
Fall they commenced to work and pro-
duced more flowers. There had been some
question as to the proper temperature,
which had in some tests run from 75 to
about 80 degrees. He himself tad tried
about 75. It was hard to grow any kind of
plant in Winter.. The roots were so apt to
get chilled. His idea was to try and warm
the soil, and that was thereasonhe started
in with these stone ducts. The system
was not new ; the forcing of asparagus,
lettuce and various other vegetables for
the Paris (France) market was done very
much in that way. There the plants were
put in frames through which pipes ran so
as to warm the soil ; and he thought the
same thing might be done with roses in
greenhouses, and to a certain extent he
had been successful. The solid beds had
given better results than benches.
Mr. J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, C, had used
solid beds for six years, and did not intend
to go back to benches. His beds were a
little different from the others, and, he
thought, cheaper in the make, and prob-
ably not as dangerous as the stones with
pipes through them. He laid tiles through
the beds crosswise, opening into the walks
on each side. The tiles were four inches
apart ; they were the common drain tiles
that farmers used, and could be bought
for $9 a thousand. Steam pipes were laid
through the walks, and covered with
boards so that the steam passed through
the tiles, and these being porous provided
ample drainage.
Mr. DuRie, Rahway, asked the depth of
the bed.
Mr. (xasser : The tile Is almost level with
the walk— just above the walk. He put
six inches of soil over the tile. The variety
grown was Bride. He tried it in a house
of young Bride, keeping a record and
found tbey were away ahead of his other
houses by about four or fivehundred roses.
Mr. Taylor said the depth of his soil was
usually 13, 15 and 2-1 inches ; but he rather
thought about five or six inches would be
sufficient.
Orchids from a Commercial Point
of Vievr.
Paper prepared by Wm. Mathews, nf TJlica, N. F.,
and read before the Society of American Flor-
ists, at AUantie City, Auffu^t, ISSL
When asked by our worthy Secretary
to prepare an essay on orchids from a
commercial point of view, the question
flashed through my mind why so many
people engaged in floriculture made ex-
ceptions to the orchid, and at the same
time attempted to grow so many trashy
things that are much harder to grow and
dispose of than the products of the orchid
that are suitable for commerce. Go
East or West, you can most generally
find many poorly grown marantas, dra-
CEenas, crotons, etc., and a host of other
things that are of no beauty or utility,
unless very well grown, and to grow
them well requires both skill and perse-
verance. Generally speaking, should a
gardener ask the proprietor of many of
the beautiful conservatory plants that
can be found in almost every state of the
union, for a line of hot and greenhouse
plants, no matter if they cost double the
price of good orchids, there is no refusal,
the plants are obtained, and many of
them are often useless and unfit for the
position in which they are placed, and
are much harder to bring to a state of
perfection than a large percentage of the
orchid family would be. Nevertheless,
there seems to hang around the name of
orchid a warning not to touch them, and
a feeling pervades many otherwise good
gardeners that orchids are very trouble-
some and hard to grow, when in reality,
with a minimum amount of care they
are the most reliable and easily grown
stock that is embraced in the whole cat-
egory of floriculture.
Some orchidists will persist in saying
that orchids for commercial purposes can
be counted on the fingers of one's hand.
To this dogma I emphatically say " No; "
Should a grower confine himself to five
species I am certain that in a few seasons
he would find the grower who grew a
good range of species and varieties would
soon outdo him. The beauty of orchid
flowers I feel free to say are much in-
creased by grouping several varieties
together; at the same time I do not decry
a display of one variety, whether Cat-
tleya, odontoglossum or phalfenopsis.
I do not know of anything that appeals
to a really artistic taste as much as a
well arranged stage of orchids, inter-
mixed with fine ferns, etc. Unfortu-
nately many of the most beautiful
orchids have very ordinary foliage. If
the foliage of the orchid were as ornate
as their bloom, then they would be grand
indeed.
Commercially, the orchid has scarcely
gotten a foothold in this country yet,
but the time I am sure is not far distant
when they will stand commercially in
Aiftsrlca in as good a ratio as in European
countries, and there will then be few
decorative events where the orchid will
not be present, not to the injury of other
flowers, hut to their benefit. If in a
decoration one mantel is ordered banked
with oi-chids, the other one must neces-
sarily be more gorgeously banked with
other flowers by way of comparison.
Then again, if you have a commercial
stock of orchids, you have always some-
thing to help you out. There are times
just like at the present writing, when
your rose stock is " off crop," carnations
scarce, then you can fill the order with
orchids much to the pleasure of your
customer and profit to yourself. There
is another good feature, if you do not
want to use the bloom you have out to-
day, they will be just as good one to throe-
weeks hence. So, it is very rarely you
lose any orchid bloom even when you
are consigning hundreds of once beauti-
ful roses to the waste barrel.
I have always found that when rosefr
are very plentiful and cheap, nobody
wants them. What buyers there are in
such times are looking around for som&
"tid bits."- This is another instance
where the orchid will come into play
to the pleasure and satisfaction of both
florist and customer.
Now, I have no doubt that you will
consider it a hold assertion when I say the
orchid gives me less trouble than any
other branch of floriculture I am en-
gaged in. In our rose houses we kept
Are till about the 5th of June. In our
orchid houses the fires were let out about
the 15th of April, and not started after-
wards— removing a few plants such as
phalEenopsis, a few dendrobes, and
things that required strong heat to a
palm house, where a gentle fire is kept
during the Summer. Experience has
taught me that there are more orchids
killed by caudling with them in a close-
atmosphere than by anything else.
There is no plant that delights more in
a fresh and pure atmosphere. I never
think of closing ventilators, top or
bottom, in my Cattleya houses after
about the 15th of April, according to
season as to date, even if the temperature
should go down to 48-50 in the early
morning, excepting there should come
up a strong cold wind, then the venti-
lators are shut to prevent a cold biting
draft going through the houses.
I suppose, commercially speaking, the
grand and main point at issue is the
"great and almighty dollar" that is un-
fortunately so dear to the hearts of most
of us, even if we are engaged in one of
the most pleasurable occupations on
earth. I will confess to the fact that the
outlay for a large quantity of orchids
will be large in comparison with roses,
carnations, etc. At the same time.it is
a fact, that a large quantity of orchids
can be bought for a little money, but this
grade of stock would be unprofitable and
disappointing, for, although it is only a-
few years that the bloom of orchids have
been on sale in public stores, yet it is-
remarkable how discriminating and
esthetic are the tastes of American
ladies in the purchase of those charming
flowers. So much have I experienced
this that I have concluded that a poor
form or color of Cattleya, odontoglos-
sum, etc., no longer find a place in
my collection , the order being that such
stock be at once relegated to the waste
heap. In every importation there will
be a certain percentage of such useless
varieties, which would be dear in a gift.
In orchids as in all other commodities,
those of a good quality are the cheaper,
and I do not hesitate to say that a collec-
tion of orchids, well selected and good
healthy stock, will prove as lucrative as
any other branch of floriculture, but I
would strongly persuade intending pur-
chasers to buy good strong stock,
whether from the woods, or already es-
tablished plants. I am confident that at
present prices no one need fear purchas-
ing established stock. I think it will be
cheaper for them if the labor, anxiety,
and other contingencies are well consid-
ered. They will bring a quicker return
than stuff from the woods with all the
risks, and there are many. Thousands
are imported yearly that have either
been superheated, or sea-washed. If you
should get a dose or two of this kind of
medicine, as I have, it will tend to
dampen the ardor for orchid culture, es-
pecially if it should happen at the com-
mencement of your orchid career. I
have bought Cattleyas at flfty cents dry.
I have bought the same varieties estab-
lished at $5.00. Those at $5.00 brought
the price of plant back and $3.50 profit
in six months. The fifty cent one was
not at any time in two years worth more
than a dollar, flower and all included.
So I would strongly advise any one com-
mencing orchid culture to get plants of
The Klorisx's Exchange.
765
the best quality obtainable, even if he
did not get so many. I have lately had
communication from collectors, and they
say that it is impossible that orchids can
be collected and sold as cheaply as at the
present time, as they have to climb much
higher up the mountains, which means
additional expense. It is the opinion of
lots of gardeners that orchids soon get
worn out. That is very true, and we see
the same condition in all branches of plant
culture. Too often has it been my experi-
ence to see a once choice lot of orchids
either steaming and frying in some out
of the way corner, without even ever hav-
ing been treated to a " pot washing." I
have seen what were once fine specimens
of Cattleyas and vandas standing in the
same pots and position, year after year,
potting material rotten, plants covered
with scale, and those who have charge
of such stock are the very fellows that
cry " wolf," and warn many intending
purchasers to go light on orchids, and
confidently advise and declare that the
orchid is a hard one. I have a house of
Cattleyas that contains a number of
plants that were once owned by the ven-
erable Isaac Buchanan, of Astoria, and
was purchased about 1883, and had
doubtless been in his possession a num-
ber of years previously. Those plants
are in perfectly healthy condition, and
bear a fine crop of bloom annually. I
have also plants from the late Dr. Wal
cott's collection, Mrs. Morgan, and others,
that have been in cultivation about 35
years. Those plants are to-day in fine,
healthy condition.
f I think these few remarks are enough
to show that orchids, if well established
and kept in clean, healthy condition, are
as safe and paying a stock as one can in-
vest in ; but, improperly cared for, and
carelessly and negligently handled, they,
like all kinds of choice plants (excepting
none) will prove a losing investment ;
but, I do claim that more of the orchid
family will stand abuse and improper
culture than any other kind of stock I am
acquainted with.
In conclusioii, I would say that it is a
lamentable thing to see so many wealthy
people living in luxurious homes, sur-
rounded by fine plant houses, the latter
costing from $5,000 to $10,000, which
do not contain $500 worth of choice
plants of any kind. Often this is the
fault of the man in charge, who is either
too lazy or too ignorant to care for any-
thing better than a few trashy common
things, which, by the way, should be fur-
nished by the local florist or plantsman.
I ha ve reference to such things as geran-
iums, coleus, etc. If we had lietter
gardeners we would soon see more houses
of choice stock, that would be immense-
ly gratifying to the proprietors of such
places, and at the same time create a
demand, and encouragement would
spring up all around that would be both
beneficial and profitable to the trade, and
a credit to this glorious country.
Wm. Mathews.
Discussion of Mr. Mathews' Essay.
The essay was discussed by Mr.
Edwin Lonsdale, who spoke as follows :
I have listened to Mr. Mathew*s inter-
esting and instructive essay on "OrchidR
from a Commercial Point of View." and I
agree with him that with proper facilities
they are certainly easy to erow. The
question has often presented itself to me,
however, will it pay for a florist to bnild
houses esnecially for the growing of or-
chids? Speaking from my own experi-
ence. I never could see my way clear to
build orchid houses with a view to making
a nroflt.
We will take a house, say 100 feet long
and 20 feet or so wide, and what will It
cost to stock such a house with the more
desirable species and varieties of orchids
for cut flowers, and use it exclusively for
that purpose ? Well, according to my ex-
perience in buying these blue-blooded
aristocrats among: flowers, it would cost
from $5,000 to 110,000. A laree amount of
money may be spent for orchids, and we
have very little to show for the expendi-
ture.
My third speculation in orchids was
about four years aeo, when T gave a dealer
a carte-blanche order for $5,000 worth. The
only stipalation made was that they be
useful for cutting, and to bloom generally
in the Winter season. It would be an ob-
ject "lesson were I to give a list of what
was sent to me. However, that was
bought experience. No more carte-blanche
orders for me. I buy now what I believe
will suit the trade which I am catering for
1 Philadelphia.
Compare the figures which it will take
to stock an orchid house with what it will
require to plant a modern rose house.
For, from $150 to $200 most excellent rose
plants may be secured with which to
plant this house, 100 feet long, to start for
one winter's crop, and the returns will be
far in excess per square foot occupied than
will be realized from the orchid house.
The first year the orchid house would
barely pay five per cent, on the original
cost of stock, wnereaSj I have known a
rose house to pay for itself the first year
after its construction.
It is of no use whatever for a florist who
is in the wholesale business to dabble in
orchids on a small scale. We must be
either so deep in them that we can cut
them nearly every day in the year, or
otherwise we should leave them alone al-
together. To have a few orchids, gener-
ally speaking, is to have them neglected.
It is understood, of course, that if or-
chids are properly cared for many of them
will increase in value from year to year,
but that does not help a florist with only
limited capital. It is the first cost of this
class of plants which materially reduced
the profit. Orchids cannot be grown on
the plan of small profit and quick returns.
My experience has been the opposite of
this, so far.
If we would have variety in our orchid
flowers, which is very desirable, I will ad-
mit, we will find it necessary to buy some
tor their own worth, and to furnish variety
will be found to degenerate under culti-
vation.
My practice has been to grow many of
my orchids in connection with palms, and
move them from house to house accord-
ing to their requirements. But the Catt-
leyas— raking them as a whole — do not
develop to their fullest capabilities, by this
course of treatment ; yet the returns, so
far, from the investments have not justi-
fied me in building a house or houses for
their especial culture.
I can quite agree with Mr. Mathews
when he makes the statement that the
"orchid gives him less trouble than any
other branch of horticulture that he is en-
gaged in." I fully endorse all that he
says on that point, but the additional ex-
pense in securing the stock in suflicient
quantity to make it an object to grow or-
chids for profit, to my mind, far out
weighs the difference in care between
them and roses or carnations, for instance.
Mr. Mathews advises the safest plan, I
believe, when he advocates the buying of
good healthy, established plants, but for
my own satisfaction I prefer to buy un-
flowered pieces direct from the woods. It
takes more experience, perhaps, to handle
this class of plants satisfactorily, but the
charm which goes with the uncertainty of
what the value of the flowers may prove
to be, overbalances what we will realize
from established plants. There is a possi-
bility of a rarity apoearing among them,
and there is a mild though harmless ex-
citement about this plan of proceeding
that compensates for some poor flowers,
which generally appear in nearly all un-
flowered batches of orchids which are re-
ceived from the woods.
Imust place myself onrecord here; that
no one appreciates the orchid more than I
do, and can see for it a great future ; but
as the question of "Orchids from a Com-
mercial Standpoint " is under considera-
tion, it seems necessary to look into the
subject from a dollar and cent point of
view, as it has occurred to me.
Mr. Sam Goldring discussed the essay
from a retailer's standpoint. He argued
that growers should not look solely to the
dollars'and cents that were in orchids, or
think it cost too much to put up a house
especially for them. The questions put by
customers relative to these flowers showed
plainly that the orchid was becoming a
popular favorite. He advised retailers to
use orchids in their decorations alternately
with other flowers, so as to bring the for-
mer more prominently before the people.
He thought it was all wrong for a grower
to advocate that there was no money in
orchids. Any man could devote, say 20 or
30 feet at the end of a palm house for their
cultivation, or hang them up in baskets
along the roof, and they would amply re-
pay the trouble connected with them. He
thought the grower should not look to
himself all the time ; but should defer to
the wishes of the retailer who had to sup-
ply the people and get rid of the flowers.
President Anthony said he had raised all
the varieties of orchids that are grown by
commercial florists, and the Cattleyas had
given him most satisfaction in proportion
to the expense. He had, of course, handled
all his flowers at retail, but he could make
money were he to sell them at wholesale.
He grew a few among palms and other
plants, and got the same amount from the
houses from these plants as he would get
if he did not grow an orchid. The orchids
bang over the palms and do very well. His
orchids were all, or nearly all, brought
direct from the woods, and they came, not
as Mr. Mathews had said, either sea washed
or dried up, but in very good condition,
and paid the speaker the price of the plants
the •first Year.
Prepared and read hy John T. Temple,
Davenport, Iowa.
A class of plants that is becoming very
popular is the canna. They are rapidly
crowding the geranium for the first place
as bedding plants; their beautiful and
massive foliage stamp them as one of the
best decorative plants for all purposes,
especially for use in the greenhouse,
halls, dwellings, etc., while for the lawn
they are one of the most satisfactory
plants grown, blooming from June until
frost, rivalling the improved gladiolus in
size of blossom, and the brilliancy of
coloring of the various shades of red
and yellow flowers.
The name "Canna" is, according to
some authorities, derived from " Cana,"
the Celtic name for reed or cane. They
are mostly natives of the Indies and
South America. They are easily multi-
plied by seed and also by division of the
roots. Of late years there has been a
great improvement in color, size of
blooms, and dwarfness of habit of the
plant, especially in the hybrid seedlings
raised by Mr. Crozy, of Lyons, France.
Many good seedlings are being raised
in the United Stales, and there is no
reason to doubt that with our fine climate
and soil we can produce still better var-
ieties than are yet in commerce. After
we have obtained the ideal pure yellow
canna with large blossoms, we should
turn our attention to procuring a strain
of foliage cannas with the beautiful
colors and markings of the Phrynium
and the elegant shadings and color of the
Dracaena terminalis. Then the canna,
with its gorgeous flowers and the size
and elegant marking of foliage, would
possess about every quality that the most
fastidious would desire. It is feasible,
as we already have reddish and purple
foliage in numerous cannas, and the yel-
low shade and the same markings as in
Canna Brenningsii.
Cultivation. — From April 1 to 15, we
divide and start the canna in the
greenhouse or in a mild hotbed in six or
eight inches of soil, preferring the hot-
bed as it seems more congenial to them,
dividing into one and not more than two
eyes to each piece ; these make larger
growth and foliage than if more eyes
are left. When they have attained
growth of about one foot (about May 30
with us), we plant out in open ground if
the weather is suitable, if not we pot
them until ready to plant out. In very
windy situations it is best to plant out as
soon as the first leaf shows above the
ground ; they do not break off so easily
and are hardier and stronger than plants
forced to a lengthy growth caused by
starting them too early.
Planting Out. — To be effective the
beds should not be too large. Mr. Rob-
inson, in ' 'Sub-tropical Gardening," truly
says that enormous meaningless masses
of them are things to avoid, and not to
imitate. The best size of circular bed to
plant the tallest varieties in is from 15 to
18 or 30 feet in diameter, made level
(with very rich soil one-fourth of good
manure not too fresh) a little below the
surrounding surface, so that the water
will not run off as it would do if raised.
If the bed is larger than 15 to 30 feet in
diameter for the tallest variety it will
look low and squatty, and if smaller it
will look too high. A study of the
height of the various sorts will prove a
good guide for the diameter of the bed ;
the taller the variety the greater the
diameter, and vice versa for the smaller
varieties. A proper planting for effect,
whether for one or more seasons, should
be one of the main ideas of the thorough
gardener, but as long as our profession
is so truly empirical, so long will the
general public regard the civil engineer
with more favor, and his opinions with
more weight, than those of the borUcul-
turlst. (Pardon the digression). After
they are planted we give them a good
watering, then when they have started
to grow rapidly, say about July 1, we
place the hose on the grovmd in the cen-
ter of the canna bed, and let the water
run slowly all night. During the warm
and growing season they cannot have
too much water at the roots. I do not
advise watering the foliage in the beds
more than once a week when they are
in bloom, as it spoils the flowers, render-
ing them unsightly and making them
fall off much sooner than otherwise.
Keep cutting the old flowers off before
forming seed, and they will bloom con-
tinuously until frost.
A well grown canna is an addition to
any kind of architecture, and is suitable
for planting at the base or side of steps
or porch. They are very effective plant-
ed in clumps or singly along walks_ or
lawns, and are useful for screening
unsightly views. A very handsome bed
is one of all one color, say Chas. Henderson
or A. Bouvler, with a border of some of
the dwarf yellow varieties. In a neigh-
boring terrace lawn the owner has plant-
ed clumps of the improved cannas at the
foot of three terraces, and the plants five
to six feet apart ; the effect is very pleas-
ing, especially with the grass green back
ground. At the Columbian World's
Fair, between Horticultural Hall and the
greenhouses, were two novel round beds,
raised six to eight feet high, the mounds
being made, so I was informed, from old
boxes, manure and refuse sphagnum
moss and soil from cleaning out the
greenhouses. They were planted chiefly
with Mme. Crozy cannas, yuccas,
ricinus, and smaller things to fill bare
spots ; being so high they were very
effectiveand showed Uncle John Thorpe's
skill and the capability of the canna as a
decorative plant.
Seedlings. — Cannas are easily grown
from seed and bloom the first year.
Soak the seed in warm water for 34 hours
before planting and the majority of it
will come up. There are some good
varieties raised this way (especially from
the new sorts) and it should be encour-
aged, but my advice should be to throw
all new varieties on the rubbish heap
unless they are decided and distinct im-
provements on such varieties as Chas.
Henderson, Alphonse Bouvler, Florence
Vaughan, Capt. P. de Suzzoni, Mme.
Crozy, Paul Marquant and other good
varieties now in commerce. If you raise
what you think is a new and good sort it
would be better before disseminating to
send blooms and plants to some canna
expert who grows in large quantities the
improved sorts so that they can make
comparisons, say J. C. Vaughan in the
west, and Dean, Piersonor Dreerin the
east. Or, better yet, start a canna
society auxiliary to the Society of
American Florists, which would register
and test all varieties before they were
disseminated ; it would save trouble in
canna nomenclature. Some of our
European brothers are very extravagant
in descriptions which sometimes need a
microscope to detect the slightest shade
in color, as many of our importers of
roses, geraniums, cannas, etc., know to
their cost ; so go slow, until some other
fellow has tested them. In propagating
a new variety for dissemination do not
divide too often, as it weakens the
stamina and the variety is often con-
demned when it has been weakened by
over propagation. When Mme. Crozy
was first sent out I bought stock and
commenced to divide, and did so until
the foliage was no wider than corn
blades, and most of the last division had
to be thrown away, for they never made
good plants.
Insects. — The canna is, for the size of
its leaves, remarkably free from insect
pests. I have only noticed red spider on
plants this year that could not be reached
by the hose, and on early planted stock a
small white hairy worm (name unknown)
which rolled up the leaves and cut holes
in them, disfiguring them badly; the
only remedy I know is to hand pick; I
have not seen any of these Insects since
July 1 this year.
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Thej P^lorist's Exchanoe.
Taking Up.— The first day after frost
I cut off most of the tops, lea^iDg a few
leaves on, then take up and plant, with-
out dividing, in boxes in sandy soil, then
place in light cellar or under bench in
greenhouse, care being taken to see that
they are only given enough water to pre-
vent drying up, and not enough to cause
rot. If I have plenty of room we plant
on greenhouse bench and keep growing
all Winter, and at Christmas and Easter
the flowers pay for their keeping.
Qualifications. — A good cannashould
possess good foliage, a sturdy habit, a
large flower, composed of wide and not
too long petals of good waxy substance,
on a stalk raising well above the foliage,
and a good bright distinct color. The
flowers on the stalks should not crowd
one another too much and need not nec-
essarily be upright, as is the standard set
by some, but may droop, as in the Iridi-
folia or Ehemanni types ; to some they
are more graceful and beautiful than the
upright type.
For years I have been testing all the
new varieties as they were introduced.
Some were extra fine, but many should
not have been sent out ; some had new
shades and markings but lacked sub-
stance and breadth of petals, etc. ; some
years a variety would do especially well,
and the next year one that was poor the
previous season would take first place ;
some plants of a variety do better in some
locations than in others ; planted at same
time and given same treatment.
The best twelve grown this year by me
of the previous introductions, are :
1st. Chas. Henderson, of its color (rich
vivid crimson) the best canna to date ;
petals wide, not too much reflexed and
of fair substance ; very desirable planted
singly at side or near foot of entrance
steps to residence, also good for beds of
all one color.
2d . Florence Vaughan (the gem of all
cannas), color bright golden yellow,
thickly spotted with bright crimson ;
petals broad, not too long, and of good
substance ; flowers lasting well this dry
season. Very desirable planted in same
way and as a companion plant to Chas.
Henderson. It is not quite as showy as
Capt. P. de Suzzoni for a bed of yellow,
on account of the large bright crimson
spots neutralizing the golden yellow. I
think it is the best type of canna to date,
and advise all to plant it. In regard to
the report of the Committee on Nomen-
clature, I think they made a little mis-
take relative to this variety. The com-
mittee may not have given the canna
that careful consideration which its
prominence justifies. The variety Flor-
ence Vaughan was purchased and named
by the introducer in this country in the
fall of 1891, while Antoine Barton, which
was stated by the committee to be iden-
tical, was first offered as a novelty by
Mr. Crozy, in the spring of 1893. I have
Mr. Crozy's catalogue and can prove that.
A canna committee would prevent such
a mistake.
3d. Alphonse Bouvier, the brightest
canna for bedding (richest cri|mson), and
will always be in demand ; makes grand
mass beds: seems to have some Ehemanni
blood in it, as when the second flower
opens on the spike it spreads or droops,
same asin the Iriditolia type, and gives
variety to this class of plants.
4th. Capt. P. de Suzzoni is the best vel-
low for planting in solid bed of one color;
it is not a pure yellow but a canary yel-
low shade, lightly spotted red so as to
intensify the yellow shade; extra good.
^ 5th. Mme. Crozy keeps up the reputa-
tion of being the most free flowering of
the Crozy type of cannas, too well known
to be described ; no one loving cannas
can do without it; it generally comes
true raised from seed.
6th. Paul Marquant is another grand
canna hard to be beaten ; color salmon
scarlet.
7th. This season the best dark or pur-
ple leaved variety is canna Geoffrey St.
Hillaire, a splendid variety for mass
beds ; flowers orange red.
"Sth. Another equally good purple
leaved canna is J. C. Vaughan, with
larger and darker flowers than the pre-
ceeding ; an extra bloomer.
9th and 10th. J. D. Cabos and Presi-
dent Carnot are both good varieties that
cannot be dispensed with, though J. D.
Cabos fades out considerably this dry
season.
11th. Count Horace de Choiseul is a
variety giving satisfaction this year,
though it has done poorly with me for
the two last seasons.
12th. Mile, de Crillon should be planted
for its odd shade of yellow, shading to
terra cotta ; it is a free bloomer.
Every one should grow some plants of
C. Ehemanni, with grand foliage and
beautiful drooping carmine flowers, on
strong stalks, entirely different from
other varieties. It is a gem when weJl
grown. There are other good varieties,
such as Paul Bruant, Trocadero, H. Vil-
morin, Egandale, etc., that did well with
melastyear,buttheabovenamed are the
best. Of the newest or later introduc-
tions that I am testing or have seen, the
first is, Koeuigin Charlotte, of very
brilliant scarlet, with a broad bind of
golden yellow, flowers of good size and
substance, petals not very broad, it will
become very popular. Every one should
have this variety as it is a decided
acquisition.
Paul Segrist in color is an improve-
ment on Mme. Crozy, but the flowers
lack substance and do not last well; it
may improve by cultivation.
Lemoine's Eldorado is a grand bloom-
ing canna, color bright yellow, good sized
petals and good substance.
Columbia, an Iowa raised seedling of
Kramer & Son, as seen at the Chicago
Exposition, also in 1892 at Marion, is a
magnificent variety; color bright red,
fiowers large, upright and supporting
one another well on the stalk, gives
promise of being a standard sort in first
class. Orange Perfection is another var-
iety that I am testing this year; a dwarf,
color orange-scarlet. I do not think
much of it from this season's trial.
The following varieties, seedlings
raised by Mr. Crozy, andunder control of
J. C. Vaughan, are extra good, my
notes of varieties at the Chicago Fair
show 103, M. Mesnier ; 107, Chicago ; 118
and 124 not named, were extra in 1893 ;
this season they have kept up their high
standard. No. 124 is in style and color
of Florence Vaughan, but larger flowers.
Magnificant; No. 116, P. J. Berckmans ;
126, J. W. Elliott, and 127, Mme. A.
Bouvier are all good sorts ; also 100, F.
Guillard. Another variety worthy of
mention is Admiral Gervais andSouv. de
Antoine Crozy.
Discussion of Mr. Temple's Essay.
Mr. O'Mara asked the essayist whether
he had investigated the claim which was
published some time ago that Mme. Crozy
was not a hybrid, but a species introduced
from Chili or Peru In the early part of this
century under the name of Aurea limbata.
Mr. Temple replied that be bad seen the
article in the September, 1892, number of
the A.7nerican Agriculi/urist in regard to
Mme. Crozy canna being an old variet.v il-
lustrated and described in the Botanical
Cabinet, published in London in 1820. by
Gr. Loddigee & Son, showing a large-flow-
ered canna, which they call Canna aurea
vittata or limbata ; but the London Qar-
detier's Chronicle gave good authority
that it was not Mme. Crozy. Mr. O'Mara
said he had been shown the plate in Mr.
Allen's possession said to be a painting of
Canna aurea vittata, and were Mme.Crozy
compared with it, side by side, it would be
very diflicult to detect a difference. He
proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Temple,
and that the latter's suggestion, in refer-
ence to a canna committee, if considered
proper, should be carried out.
Florence yaiig;haii Has the Precedence.
Mr. May corrected the announce-
ment inadvertently made by the Nomen-
clature Committee, that Antoine Barton
canna — a synonym of Florence Vaughan —
was introduced prior to that variety ; and
to have it understood that the reverse was
the case, Florence Vaughan having the
precedence.
In reading Mr. Washburn's essay on
"Violet Culture," Mr. O'Mara stated he
had known many places where corn and
sweet peas had been planted between vio-
lets to give shade — say a row of corn every
four feet — with most satisfactory results,
Evolution of the Chrysanthemum
by grove p. eawson.
Honorable President, Ladies and
Gentlemen :
I cannot say that I am especially fond
of Conventions — of either one sort or the
other — I'm not built that way — though,
of course, a florist's convention is quite
superior to all the others ! That goes
without saying.
1 don't suppose I should havebeenhere,
in fact, if I hadn't been sent for, but I am
glad I came, so far. I have been sur-
prised to find so many of you willing to
give your presence and attention to Con-
vention naatters, considering outside at-
tractions. Usually the ordinary business
of a Convention is rather dull routine
to most people who would prefer to read
of it as planted matter afterwards.
1 realljr cannot tell whether I may
be regarded as a true florist even. I am
no bowler, my strong right arm don't
work so-so, and 1 haven't much stomach
girth for liquid refreshment ! Why, even
a glass or two of Demerara swizzle was
almost enough to give me "foot tangle !"
Possibl}' I am a hybrid !
If I had selected my own subject I
should have preferred to address you on
"Plant life about the Equator." I have
had exceptional opportunities for study
of natural history in South America.
Nature in the tropics is simply grand ! I
fancy I could have interested you. Vege-
table life is so exhuberant and m such
super-abundance, that a mere description
of its varied species of palms, scandent
and upright, the strange flowering trees,
the wonderful variety of vines, of shrubby
and herbaceous character, the orchid in
habitat, far prettier in its natural state
amid natural surroundings, than as grown
under glass, not to mention the splen-
did fern growth and floating islands of
aquatics. I say a vei"y common state-
ment would command attention, as this
field is so much of it unexplored countr3%
being so difficult of access.
But enough, I must stick to my text,
the string to my bow at this time is the
Chrysanthemum ! All honor to the
glorious flower, the Eldorado of the
flower realm !
Numerous friends and admirers always
look forward to his annual visit and de-
light to do appropriate honors suited to
the occasion. He comes as a conquering
hero assured of festive welcome. Many
a feminine bosom flutters atthe first sight
of his curly golden locks, and she wears
him over her heart, though it takes her
last penny, "so swell, don't you know !"
The 'mum is decidedly the ladies flower.
These preliminary months are prophetic
of future promise. Now is the time to
put in our good work, and be not weary
in well doing. By-and-bye we may rest
from our labors and enjoy the splendor
of his regal presence.
Chrysanthemums appear upon the
scene with such eclat that old time
favorites give way for the time being,
by mere force of circumstance, unable to
cope with such prodigious displays of
gorgeousness and brilliancy. What
flower excels it in color effect ? Its
various tints and shadings are at times
unique and again startling, as to the
ordinary rules of color harmony.
As well get out j^our paint pot and try
to reproduce a glorious sunset sky, as to
perfectly describe the colors of many
chrysanthemums ! Nature defies imita-
tion when she gets down to business.
When you want a yellow that is pure
gold, a ruddy orange or lemon tint,
amber, cream or buff, what flower can so
satisfy yoti as does the Chrysanthemum ?
In this respect the 'mum is a peerless
flower, and unequalled. In its form and
shape it is alike varied and interesting.
It is said of some people, don't you
know, that they "travel best on their
shape. "TheChrysanthemum might well
do so; besides it belongs to the "big
four:" Roses, Carnations, Violets,
chrysanthemums. The orchid and lily
claim they don't care for the combination.
While chrysanthemums do not attract
the furore of some few years past, and
the public press is not so enthusiastic in
its exaggerations, and the Hardy type is
no longer a novelty, but nevertheless,
still attractive, and most people are more
or less familiar with the " swelled heads"
of some of the big fellows, yet all the
same, the chrysanthemum is no back
number, nor will it ever be. It has
come to stay!
Ward McAllister's edict that it is now
too common for the exclusive "four
hundred" is worse for them than it is for
it, and for anyone to utter such treason is
shameless affrontery to the entire chrys-
anthemum race. So much so, that the
poorest 'mum would feel dishonored to
bear his name ! No fears, though, but
chrysanthemums will flourish when Ward
himself is quite forgotten. You can't
sometimes most always tell what you
least expect the most, still I have no
doubt the king will reign, whether sub-
jects do him honor or no. Vive, le roi.
Chrysanthemum! or dub the flower the
" Queen of Autumn," if you like.
The chrysanthemum is more useful
and popular to-da}^ than ever before.
We cannot do without it, nor would we.
It has its essential place. It fills in a
gap that no other flower does or can
occupy. The best word that you can say
for a good aster bloom is that it re-
sembles a 'mum.
Chrysanthemums usher in November
with many a magnificent flower show
and private exhibition, that otherwise
would not be.
Florists and Flora's realm ought to be
exceedingly grateful and do homage to a ^
flower that serves so grand a purpose.
Here's to the health of Chrys., Chrys-
anthemum ! Whose shadow, may it
never grow less, but enlarge !
And I'm proud to say
That I honor its sway
In dull November weather;
When it rules the day
And is bright and gay
As birds of 'Tropic feather.
I am still speaking of the good qualities
of Chrysanthemums in general. I have
not yet got around to its distinctive fea-
tures of later development.
There have been notable improvements
in some new varieties, as well as heaps of
rubbish palmed off on the public not
worthy to have been disseminated, and
this fact has lessened the general interest
in new varieties not fully tested, or well
medaled, certified and abundantly adver-
tised, and many of these even have failed
to become standard sorts, from one reason
and another. For the good of the cause
it is not well to have too many new kinds
offered at a time.
There isn't so much room at the top as
there used to be ! By all means let the
new comers be distinct in some special
feature, as well as up to the lequired
standard in what we expect of a good
chrysanthemum, and don't patch out
' ' sets " with one or two of doubtful value.
We are already overstocked in this line.
As a matter of fact, there are few con-
uoiseurs at the present time who are Avil-
ling to pay a dollar or so, for a two inch
chrysanthemum, whose merit, after all,
is but a. question of circumstance or lot-
tery. There are so many, too many,
good tested kinds, as it is, that it is diffi-
cult indeed to draw the line, what to
retain or discard. The whole chrysan-
themum field has been pretty well plowed
over of late, in that good, bad and indif-
ferent sorts are alike covered up, some
even buried alive that in due time, per-
haps, ma}' be revived again.
No matter how many disappear or are
trampled under, the rank and file knows
no loss. There are plenty of enlistments
to fill up the gaps. Recruits from abroad,
and at home, from the east and from the
west, a very cosmopolitan army making"
a confusion of ton.gues. No wonder our
Chrysanthemum Society demands regis-
tration, and many of these foreigners
require naturalization papers ! ' ' Restrict-
ed emigration" is one of the topics of the
6.s.y. Why doesn't it apply to chrysan-
themums?
Just to sell over the counter, one need
grow but comparatively few kinds, stand-
ard sorts, white, yellow and pink, mostl5d
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interest. The enthusiastic chrysanthemist failing to flower, or producing imper.
creates a special demand for his fine feet blooms. It is not my thought to —
stock. Enthusiani is no mean factor in
the development of trade these days.
It comes under the head of advantageous
advertisement.
As you all know, some varieties of
'mums you will find useful for one pur-
pose and some another. There are those
to be grown in pots for exhibition, to
single stems, bush plants and " stand-
ards," as also for cut flowers. Amateurs
and private gardeners occasionally train
them into fantastic shapes, all well enough
if it please their fancy, and there is suffi-
cient growth to hide the top mast, main-
stays, fore and aft, as well as the jib-
boom!
The presence of sticks, wires or sup-
ports ot any kind if at all prominent, con-
siderably detracts from the natural beauty
of a specimen plant ; no matter how
otherwise well grown.
Let the Japanese grow a chrysanthe-
muni bloom three feet across, as it is
said to do, my authority is H. Izawa,
where is its beauty, when its thin petals
have to be kept in place by a wire net
work support? Give me less flower and
more substance.
Reminds me of a story in war time.
A soldier home on a furlough noticed for
the first time the new style of ladies
wearing their hair, when it was caught in
the nape of the neck, in a rather heav)^
net — theso-called "water-fall." "Why,"
he said, "have the women got so darned
lazy that they have to carry their hair in
bags?" Really, we have not much use
for a chrysanthemum that cannot stand
alone on its own merits, ' ' causa sine qua
non."
I believe in evolution as to the chrys-
anthemum, the fittest will survive ; that
is my idea of evolution, pure and simple.
As the saving goes, " you can't make a
whistle out of a pig's tail," the material
isn't suitable. The so-called connecting
links between the animal and vegetable
kingdoms are at once separate and dis-
tinct after all, whatever the supposed
affinities may be.
Four, five years ago, anything most,
would pass muster that was a chrysan
themum. They were all of 'em quite too
lovely for anything ! Single ones that
looked like daisies and smelled like
violets ? Every style was lauded and
praised, including the Pin Wheel, Catha-
rine Wheel. Feather Duster, water lily
and "chalice" shaped flower, as were
the anemones and pompons. Now, these
classes are "non est" as to popular
favor, and even the Japanese must have
less feathers and more petals !
However, when we become too critical
we may lose the zest of complete enjoy-
ment. I wonder if this incident is at all
apropos. An Irish woman and her
daughter came into my store lately to
order a flower piece of some kind. The
mother had her eye on something large
and showy when made up, plenty of this
and that, and so on. The girl remon-
strated, suggesting a more simple
arrangement, but was entirely squelched,
.vvith—" Molly, its meself that's doin' it,
and I'm glad I haven't got an idicated
tasthe as the likes of you." O, it's not
half bad ! A musical critic is often so
impressed with his OAvn individual art
that he quite lacks any appreciation of a
brother artist. The "doctors" don't
agree when it comes to judging chrysan-
themums. Theirrelative value will vary,
much according to the experience and
individual taste of A, B, C. One will
condemn what another recommends, the
difference of opinion being largely mere
point of view.
I will simply give my experience, and
confess I do not know all about the sub-
ject, nor do I ever expect to. There will
always be something to learn in this line
or any other, and the more you kno\y
only opens up new and greater possibili-
ties for further attainment. Again; there
will always be different methods for ac-
complishing the same results.
For myself, I know that I can grow
as good chrysanthemums as any I have
ever seen on exhibition, with a high
average of first quality bloom and with
but a very small percentage of plants
into detailed cultural directions, nor is it
necessary, that ground was well gone
over last year in Elmer D. Smith's
admirable essay, "Bench-grown Chrysan-
themums."
I plant my first lot in solid beds about
the first of July, from three and four inch
pots, good strong plants that have not
become starved or woody.
I would not want to plant them much
earlier than this date, judging from my
experience. With me I get larger
blooms, more substance and earlier than
as if planted out in May or June. I
stake nothing on the fact, as a rule, it is
simply my experience.
Those planted on benches for early
and mid-season blooms are in place by
the 15th of July, while the late ones for
December blooms are not potted off from
the propagating bench much before the
last of the month, and planted in August,
These late ones are all grown to single
stems, one flower each from crown bud
cuttings, lateral and terminal shoots,
according to the variety.
I use plenty of half rotted cow manure
for compost, with stiffish sod turned over
and stacked up the preceding Spring.
There is much more "move" to it than
as if piled up for two or three years, and
is better for general planting of stock
"inside," though not so good for potting
purposes, a little too rough and coarse,
perhaps. While I use coke for drainage
in the bottom of rose benches, with
chrysanthemums I use manure instead,
the 'mum being a much more voracious
feeder, I prefer this course to using
liquid; I only use liquids for pot plants.
Give a chrysanthemum too much
strong drink and he will suffer from
"sour stomach," dyspepsia, and the
whole plant will appear to have a bad
attack of jaundice. Use it, of course, as
necessary, but there is danger of over-
feeding. When mal-formed blooms stare
you in the face you feel like using "cuss
words." Stimulants, ad libitum, are^ as
bad for 'mums as for the human species.
In planting chrysanthemums, carefully
select your young stock same as you
would for roses ; hard, woody or starved
plants ought to be at a discount, even if
they are " new " 'mums, and is a waste of
time and space. You need to be more
particular with some varieties than
others, especially those that make a thin
wiry growth to start with, as Mrs. M. J.
Thomas, Mrs. Robt. Craig, M. B.
Spaulding, H. Waterer, and the like.
Healthy young stock of Golding Wedding
grows quickly and vigorous, but if it once
Tjecomes "hard" its growth is stunted
and rusts badly.
Mrs. Craige Lippincott will stand right
still when stunted that way, or else put
out new growth from the bottom that
generally fails to bloom at all.
Mrs. &eo. Bullock (Domination) acts
much the same way. By the way the for-
mer name is entitled to precedence.
There are fewer chrysanthemums impor-
ted under number than of yore, conse-
quently less confusion in names and
synonyms. Examples are V. H. Hallock
versus Dawn, Mrs. Humphreys — Snow-
ball, Ninevah — Charity, Bride of Roses —
Wm. Tricker, et al.
Besides, our Chrysanthemum Society
registers the names of new aspirants to
public favor and the debutants are thus
properly chaperoned. That's all that
saved us from having a baker's half
dozen of Ruth Cleveland's when the first
baby put in an appearance at the White
House. What about Esther? Quite a
chapter might be written on histories ot
synonyms. Good Gracious, the sport of
Princess of Chrysanthemums, is classed
by many as synonymous with Prin-
cess, whereas the real article is a bona fide
sport, distinct in habit, of better shape
and color and holding its big graceful
flower quite erect.
I have another sport, similar to Good
Gracious in every way, except being
pure white. I am waiting to see whether
it is to be reliable or not. I wouldn't
want it to be entailed with curvature of
that showed up grandly, last Fall. It
gives a tremendous deep bloom of pure
golden yellow, lasting a whole month on
the plant. Habit dwarf and sturdy like
the parent. Still, whether it will pan out
satisfactorily on further acquaintance, is
all guesswork. Sports should be
thoroughly tested one or two seasons, same
as we expect of seedling. A good many
seedling novelties that have showed up
splendidly at exhibitions, receiving certi-
ficates and medals have really proved
utterly valueless.
Some of our most desirable varieties
originated as sports. Among the newer
ones are Chas. Davis from "Vivian Mo-
rel, L'Enfant des Deux Mondes from
Louis Boehmer, Clinton Chalfont from
Jos. H. White, Kate Mursell from Robt.
Bottomly, and others.
Of the newer sorts, the very earliest
ones are the most sought after. I ven-
ture to say that E. G. Hill & Co.,
have sold one hundred Mrs. E. G. Hill
to one of Challenge for this very reason.
By the first of October, chrysanthe-
mums are in demand and you are repeat-
edly asked "How soon will they be ready?"
The earliest flowers are quickly disposed
of to good advantage, in time to use the
allotted space to carnations or some
other crop.
As far as I am able to judge of the
novelties offered last season, I consider
the best very early sorts to be : Mrs. E.
G. Hill, Yellow Queen, Lady Playfair,
Clinton Chalfont,"'and Thos. H. Brown.
Doubtless there are others not so well ad-
vertised. These earliest sorts are over-
stepping each other year by year, and
are also of much better quality than
formerly. Let the good work go on.
I do not mention the Mrs. Craige Lip-
pincott, as the merits of this excellent
early yellow are sufficiently well known.
It is a fine thing as most of you are
aware. The early French varieties of
Delaux are of but moderate quality and
not enough substance to grow under
glass. I state my own experience.
Possibly there are exceptions, as the list
is a very large one. Of the extreme late
ones are Challenge, Laredo and Eider-
down, yellow, pink and white.
Eugene Dailledouze probably showed
up to the best advantage of any one
chrysanthemum offered last Fall. It
seems to be' all right and much is expect-
ed from it.
Major Bonnaffon is another very good
one indeed, and so is Minerva, of a rich
bright yellow. Marie Louise is a grace-
ful dainty white.
Mutual Friend has good substance and
Mrs. J. George lis is distinct and very
durable as a cut flower, as was evidenced
at the World's Fair Chrysanthemum
Show. A. H. Fewkes pleased all who
saw it at its best last year. It is confi-
dently expected to be on the front row
along with the other good yellows. It is
rather after the style of Minnie Wana-
maker in build, and reminds me of Mrs.
F. L. Ames, '03, also first class.
Pitcher and Manda is distinct from
contracting color. Other certified sorts
are Achilles, Pearl White, Farview,
Crimson Lake, Silver Cloud, white and
salmon. White Rock and Inter-Ocean.
From over the water came the two
sports, Charles Davis and L'Enfant des
Deux Mondes (the child of two worlds) is
shortened by common consent to "White
Boehmer" and the seedling Reys, Mme.
Edward (re-named) and Mile. Therese.
This notable quartette were visitors at the
World's Fair and much admired. I
don't think they had any cause to grumble
for not havingbeen hospitably received.
Varieties wanted for exhibition pur-
poses should be selected among the mid-
season kinds, as at this time novelties,
curiosities, monstrosities or anything
out of the usual line in shape or color
will attract attention that would other-
wise be of doubtful value.
Some good large disheveled and curled
blooms of bronze and Golden Dragon oc-
casioned as much comment last Fall as
anything I grew, but of no other value
aside from exhibition.
The evolution of popular taste, a la
mode, demands a full high rounded
color, and at the same time not stiff or
rigid outlines as Golden Wedding, Emma
Hitzeroth, Mrs. Craige Lippincott, The
Queen, Mrs. Jerome Jones, G. W. Childs,
J. R. Pitcher and others. Good foliage
is another requisite in the general make-
up of an ideal chrysanthemum.
Wm. Falconer and White Boehmer are
very popular with the home trade, but do
not ship well. Do you remember the ad-
vent of Mrs. Alpheus Hardy and the
boom it was to chrysanthemums? No
prima donna was ever half so much talk-
ed about either by word of mouth or
through the public press ! I saw it for
the first time at Philadelphia on exhibi-
tion under a glass case. It proved as
good a "drawing card" as an Egyptian
mummy or a live mermaid ! Golden Hair
is claimed to be a worthy yellow of this
class. We have had nothing of any real
value in this color up to the present time.
The numerous claimants were simply ad-
venturers. Chrysanthemums are like
certain fruits, there is a great difference
in their shipping qualities.
Some of the very best strawberries for
near at home use will not bear carriage
any distance ; so it is with many chrysan-
themums.
The splendid blooms of Vivian Morel,
Niveus and others of similar build, are
better for the home market. Not that
they lack substance, but are difficult to
ship on account of their shape. These
do not " travel on their shape" so well as
do some others. Bryden, Jr. and M. B.
Spaulding are splendid yellows, repre-
sentatives of what " the golden flower"
ought to be, rich color, large, full and
shapely.
Mrs. Robert Craig and its "double"
except in color, a light yellow (I refer to
"Congo" introduced by Yoshiike) are
both extra good. The blooms are very
durable either cut or to remain on the plant.
These are really hybrid in clasp, par-
taking of the breadth of petal and
grandeur of build of the Japanese, with
the spherical outline of the Chinese.
Golden Gate, J. C. Vaughan and
Chicago are very attractive blooms if cut
before the eye becomes prominent.
Col. W. B. Smith and Edward Hatch
would both be grand if they could only
hold up their heads. A little weakness
in the stem is a bad fault in a chrysan-
themum, and unfits them for general
duty. Our fair English cousin, Florence
Davis, has either a weak neck or too
modest by half.
A chrysanthemum with a weak stem is
as bad off as a man without any liver,
neither of 'em haven't got long to stay
here, and it is "pro bono publico."
Chrysanthemum, " The Queen," repre-
sents the typical American Girl, and
fitted by nature and education to adorn
the highest position. I admire the Grace
Hill type, a rich blush incurve of remark-
able substance, though not entirely cov-
ering center. Still with the incurved
sorts the suggestion of an eye does not
detract at all from the symmetry of the
flower. Indeed, graceful outlines are
often wanting in the densely doubles.
Mermaid is of this type, but deeper
color and quite covering the center. It
is an all 'round variety, good for cut
flowers and for exhibition, also makes a
good pot plant, though some authorities
claim it is a poor grower.
Reflexed and recurved sorts should be
full and double for the most part. This
class has been much improved of late
years, and we now have some superb
varieties for exhibition and cut flowers.
Jos. H. V/hite is a distinct type and
one of the most popular. Eda Prass,
Niveus, Chas. Davis and Tuxedo are
each representatives. Tuxedo is the best
amber or orange cut bloom to date.
Splendid keeper and shipper.
I think W. W. Coles is prettier for
showing the eye than as if it was more
double. It is a most pleasing flower of
particularly bright color. There is
nothing just like it. Individuality is as-
marked among chrysanthemums as in
pansy faces. The one, so diverse in
color and shape, the other in striking
variations of color and expression.
To grow chrysanthemums well, one
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ity, and like some people, you know, im-
prove on acquaintance. But a single
variety affords material for a diffuse
English treatise. In our climate, under
glass, chrysanthemums are much easier
grown and with less care and expense
than in England. Besides we can grow
them in half the time and by simpler
methods. Let a novice read or study the
elaborate English cultural directions and
he would be ready to give up in despair.
Experience is always the best teacher,
though sometimes it costs us pretty dear.
" Le cout en 6te la gout," the French say
— the cost takes away the taste.
Belle Poitevine is a beauty, of the reg-
ular incurved ball shape, Chinese section.
It is a very earl)"- sort and exceedingly
useful for cutting. Makes the prettiest
boutonniere of any chrysanthemum ex-
tant, in my opinion ; and first class for
plateau work with growing ferns bedded
in the moss. This is the proper way to
use ferns for the purpose, be the flowers
what they may.
Belle Poitevine is much like Mrs. Geo.
Rundle in general effect; easier grown
and earlier, is its distinctive feature. It
is a grand keeper, as all kinds should be,
selected for cut flowers. It is aggravating
enough to have a flower go to pieces
almost as soon as cut, like Mrs. Langtry,
L. Canning and Mabel Simpkins. In a
short time these varieties resemble
plucked geese, and eye each other
askance, all " eye " in fact, in their de-
nuded state.
I grow Belle Poitevine largely, and
Carrie Denny, of similar build, an early
bright amber, that takes well with the
home trade.
Marguerite Graham is a later cut flower
kind I think highly of. A shapely white
luminous with golden light. This has
grand keeping qualities also.
I greatly admire early Dr. Callendreau
of similar tint, as probably you do. The
white and gold effect is much like some
silks ; in certain light one tone is promi-
nent, that shifts to the other according to
focus.
You can't improve on Molly Bawn and
Marie Louise, for a plateau of white,
with adiantum ferns. Try them in this
way, and work out the same idea with
young plants of croton and Grevillia ro-
bu.sta for yellow and bronze colored
chrysanthemums. A plateau of chrys-
anthemums when well done is a thing of
beauty, or it may be coarse, crowded and
bulky.
Right here there's a chance for nice
discrimination, often blooms that look
well in a tall vase are out of place in a
plateau arrangement.
American Beauty is a grand decorative
flower, but in a hand bunch to carry does
look stiff and awkward. A bull in a china
shop is no more out of place than a big
peonia in a lady's hair! Why cannot
chrysanthemums have special uses same
as roses and other flowers?
Ivory is still the best representative
white chrysanthemum, all things consid-
ered. I believe it scores the greatest
sum total of good points.
W. H. Lincoln occupies nearly as prom-
inent a place among yellows. New var-
ieties come and go without seemingly
affecting their relative position.
Mrs. M. W. Redfield is an excellent
early pink reflexed cut flower kind, after
the general style of Ivory — try it. At the
second chrysanthemum show in New
York as I remember, the best flower on
exhibition was Troubadour, now little
seen, therefore the judges would say
" distanced." None that have come
after equal its clear shade of old rose.
Under artificial light its fine color is dis-
tinctively characteristic. We have a
great man3' lilacs and magentas that are
dull and inharmonious. We have no use
for 'em, that is, to sell over the counter,
or for "making up." Except for pur-
poses of exhibition the extra tall grow-
ing kinds will be discarded among com-
mercial growers, Mrs. E. G. Hill is
almost too tall for the shelf ! What about
Harry Balsley? Isn't it a beautiful
thing? And V. H. Hallock is a waxy
flower of perfect tint.
Doubtless I grow some kinds I have
found satisfactory that you may have dis-
carded, and v/ce versa. I can grow my I
own " G. P. R." profitably, but don't ask
you to bother with it.
There is no absolute standard of excel-
lence, save in a general sense. We are
all of the same opinion as to some special
kinds being "good all 'round" varieties;
aside from this, judge and choose for
yourself. There is no occasion for grow-
ing poor ones though.
Robert Bottomly or its synonym. Lady
Lawrence, Pelican and Mrs. M. J.
Thomas, are particular favorites of mine.
I would also mention Mrs. Humphreys
(Snowball) Snowball is the better de-
scriptive appellation. Mrs. Humphreys
is the name of Elmira's pioneer florist,
now out of business. I well remember
the late Peter Henderson's enthusiasm in
speaking of this excellent cut flower
variety. I still find it one of the most
useful late kinds. Personall)' I am fond
of the bronzes. When I saw Count de
Germiny for the first time I thought it the
most wonderful fiower I had ever seen,
and the first sight of Mrs. Wheeler pro-
duced an impression I am not likely to
forget.
Hicks-Arnold makes the best trained
"standard" of any chrysanthemum that
I am acquainted with, growth free and
vigorous and perfecting numerous good
sized blooms.
Pitcher & Manda have showed this
up in fine form at several exhibitions.
A large specimen shipped to Buffalo
chrysanthemum show two 5^ears ago
arrived in splendid shape, with hardly
the loss of a single bloom, speaking well
for its durability. Chrysanthemum
plants in flower don't usually ship very
satisfactory. By the time they get
through with the express company, what
with bent or broken stems and damaged
flowers, their ornate beaut}^ is well nigh
done for. Hicks-Arnold is one of the
very best bronzes for commercial use.
Nearly all of the bronzes show to best
advantage at night, under artificial light ;
then there are beaux and belles, the
observed of all observers, the cynosure of
all eyes.
H. F. Spaulding is exceedingly attract-
ive in color as well as distinct in shape ■
It would come in under this general class,
as would E. G. Hill, A. Swanson, Harry
May, Alcazar, Baronald or Moseman,
Mrs. J. T. Emlin, Prince Kamoutski,
Thos. Cartledge — comprising a fine lot.
I regard Waban an exhibition flower
par excellence. It has remarkable
depth, quite full enough and of sufficient
substance for the purpose and should be
bench-grown — is no pot plant.
There are several of the older varieties
that still hold their own, and are to be
depended on for faithful steady work.
Cut Puritan early and its lavender
shading is lovely. As a bush plant it is
an "old sodger," as are Beaute des
Jardin, Mabel Douglass, Pere Delaux,
Tokio, CuUingfordi, Source d'Or and
others. Frank Wilcox used to be a fa-
vorite sort for bush plants, in habit all
that could be desired, but its flowers,
profuse as they were, altogether too stiff
and looking like immortelles. Juvena
makes a good "bush" pot plant. I
would like to see its striking color dupli-
cated in a large flower. As a rule these
shades so quickly fade and lose their
brilliancy. Grand Mogul is an ex
ample.
Auricle is a halo of silvery yellow,
unlike any other. Miss Mary Weightman
is a feathery globular mass of bright gold
also distinct and Mrs. L. C. Madeira,
quite another type.
Harn Ko's twisted incurve and its soft
clear mauve tint is different from any-
thing I know of. It is one of the very
latest and valuable on this account.
H. Waterer is another good sort in de-
mand for late cuttings on account of its
brilliant color. This variety is a little
difficult to .grow, but does well from late
struck cuttings.
Yonitza and Miss Meredith are in use for
late crop. Mountain of Snow is a regu-
lar mountain of growth, but produces a
good flower on top. I saw a tew years
ago a fine batch of this variety at John
N. May's.
Jessica is by no means out of date for
early blooms, and Minnie Wanamaker is
as stately as ever.
I find Harry E. Widener and Edwin
Mol3meux rather inclined to be variable.
Both these varieties, though introduced
with a flourish of trumpets, are not near-
ly so much in demand as they were.
Have they deteriorated? Curly yellow
Yeddo is not half bad when well done,
and the tangled golden shock of Mrs. I.
C. Price charms the eye at once. Thos.
C. Price is labeled "crushed strawberry"
though it doesn't look at all "sat down
upon," but is too stiff and solid an in-
curved.
Le Tonquin is a reflexed type of flower,
with crimped petals spirally twisted after
the form of a cork-screw of peculiar
effect, while Ben d'Or is a veritable little
bunch of yellow pine shavings.
Marvel is as distinct in its contrasting
color as Pitcher & Manda. When it
was considered a novelty, grand bush
plants were shown at the Philadelphia
exhibitions. At night no fair maid
present had such a lovely pink and white
complexion.
Lillian Bird is still another type, good
when well done. Its color is charming,
nothing "off" about it, just the right
tone.
We sometimes grumble about the odd
shades of many chrysanthemums as being
of little value to the general florist.
Take my word for it, they are " not in
it" with sweet peas, some of the new
colors are simply horrid.
Mrs. D. D. Parson and Lizzie Cartledge
are good samples of the greatly improved
reflexed type.
Mrs. Pettier is the best of its class and
tj'pe. Its silvery shade of rosy lilac is a
better tone of color than any of its
numerous seedlings. At maturity its
soft fleecy outlines, the ladies term
"fluffy;" just look at that big fluffy
flower they say, "isn't it sweet." Mrs.
Irving Clark, of the peonia type, is too
coarse to suit me, but commands respect
for its size; "big head and little in it,"
is what I say of it.
W. N. Rudd is probably the best of the
elks horn type, and John H. Taylor
represents the reflexed plumed flower,
white delicately shaded pink. There are
several good ones of this class, all popular
as cut flowers.
Mrs. E. D. Adams is an exhibition
variety, of the "swirled" type of huge
size at its best. It was well advertised
at the time of its debut.
Mrs. J. G. Whilldin has been well
received from the first. Pity Gloriosum
has such a weak stem, otherwise there
would still be room for it. Mrs. J. N.
Gerard and Rohallion are struggling hard
to hold their own with the new comers.
Will they do it? Mandarin, an early
Indian red, resembling Tuxedo in shape,
did well with me last year. I was sur-
prised to find it so good.
When George W. Childs doesn't burn
it is fine. What furore and interest it
excited when it was first placed on ex-
hibition at Orange, N. J. The rose
Waban was also shown in excellent form
at this time. I never saw it so good
elsewhere. Strange it should have so
deteriorated. How do you account for
it?
Shasta, Mrs. W. K. Harris, Eldorado,
Mrs. A. Carnegie and others are too
diflicult to grow to be satisfactory. If
weak stems must go, "weak" growers
will follow suit. As evolution unfolds its
plants it is plain to be seen that only
the fittest can hope to survive.
What may we expect ten years hence?
Will the standard varieties of to-day
hold their own, or do some kinds deteri-
orate? It would almost seem so, judging
from the past. What do you think about
it?
Tubiflorum, Ismail of Thistle, Golden
Thread, Medusa, Valle d'Or and Mme.
Hoyslet are especial curiosities among
the entire chrysanthemum family. The
latter because it is the smallest of the
tribe, but half an inch in diameter.
Chrysanthemums do well in the South,
the West Indies and in South America,
where the thermometer runs up to i6o
degrees in the sun. You meet with the
Chinese section more than all the others,
and there is no regular season of bloom.
They go at it when they feel like it, and
are in proper condition. I
The first chrysanthemum I remember
to have seen was a Magenta Pompon,
'way back when I was a little chap, some
thirty years ago. As I recall it now it
was a shapely plant, full of flowers
standing in a bay window of a friend's
house. I noticed it in passing. I stopped,
looked, went in, and admired. Just to
think of it, a plant like that in full bloom
way into November. Florists were
a rara avis in those days. A Tea
rose was a novelty, coleus almost un-
known, no double geraniums, palms
seldem seen, and so on. Times have '
changed. Do you manage to keep your
end up? Progress and not 'fall into
slovenly retrogression? As little orphan
AUie says: "The gobble-uns 'U git you
ef you don't watch out ! "
Gradually I became tuned to seeing
chrysanthemums, and the rich yellows of
the Chinese section began to show up
here and there. Early in the seventies
I grew Laciniatum for cut flowers. I
thought it was an awfully pretty thing
and still think so, though it has been
crowded to the wall by the big fellows
that have come after and rule the day.
Bulls and bears have the best of it now,
and control the market. Not much show
for pompons or anemones. Both these
classes resent the injustice of being
placed so entirely in the background.
M. Charles Lebocqz is the most violent
in his vituperation as he was the repre-
sentative leader of this class. A fellow
who has been "cock of the walk " doesn't
enjoy being knocked from under. 'Tisn't
human nature, and please give chrysan-
themums credit for having " feelin's " as
well. Thirty years have marked marvel-
ous changes in the old time Artemisia, as
it was called then.
How long ago is it, some twelve years,
' 8 1-' 82 , since was introduced to America a
set of imported 'mums, among them the
Japaneses varieties, Gloriosum, Mme. Des- •
grange. Lady Selborne, Mile. Lacroix i
and Fantaisie ? Well, they were great,
were they not?
The interest and enthusiasm excited by
these early adventurers, with John Thorpe
at the helm, has worked wonders, and
made " Uncle John," as some one has
said, the God father of the chrysanthe-
mum in America. In this connection I
would mention the valuable service of H. 1
Waterer as importer and introducer. I |
would not forget the obligations that are
due the veteran W. K. Harris. I honor
the man for his grand service to the
'mums, as well as his knowledge and
skill in other lines of the florist's art.
In the wake of these early beginnings a
noble host have followed on. They are
representative men known to you all. I
need not particularize. Thus was the
success of the chrysanthemum assured
by the painstaking study of practical
workers, and improvement has been
both steady and rapid to the present
time.
So thoroughly has the subject been
entered into b^^ these experts, reducing
theory to practice, in the matter of seed-
ing and hybridization et al, that we even
discounted the Japs.
American chrysanthemums abroad are
receiving high honors and the most dis-
tinguished attention, same as our ladies
always command. God bless 'em — the
ladies. What improvements can be
made remains to be seen.
Certainly not any great stride as to
quality, substance and build of flower-
blooms, the standard sorts are really quite
good enough in this respect, and habit
and growth is about what it ought to be,
sturdy and short-jointed. There will be
doubtless many new shades and tones of
color, probably a much brighter red, pos-
sibly a blue (not dyed in the wool), and
again distinctly striped and variegated
kinds, if you care for them.
What size they will attain to — is a mat-
ter of conjecture and speculation. The
big Japanese sort referred to is quite
single and not what we want.
Let the good work go on I say, but at
the same time, attention, growers ; look
to your laurels, don't attempt to gull
either the unsophistocated public or the
poor florist with anything inferior to what
we already have, or we'll cry out with
the small boy "What ye givin' us?"
The Florist's Exchanqe
759
Discussion of Mr. Simpson's Essay.
(See pp, 737 and 740.)
Mr. John H. Taylor said there was one
point in Mr. Simpson's essay which he
touched on, and that was the fact of bonej
if treated with sulphuric acid, being in-
jurious to plants. That undoubtedly was
true. The essayist had not, however,
mentioned phosphate, which, when treated
with sulphuric acid, made plant food
more available. It was a manure that
contained all the elements conducive to
health of plant life, viz., a large proper
tion of nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric
acid. It had not been used as a plant food
owing to the fact of its being thought
dangerous. Mr. Taylor had made some
experiments and found it can be used with
perfect safety in a liquid form ; applied in
that style, in small quantities every day,
it had been found very valuable. It is
very easy to dissolve, and acts very rap-
idly. His experience in the use of ferti-
lizers had been similar to Mr. Simpson's,
viz., to apply frequently rather than too
much at a time ; the greatest damage was
done by overfeeding. The benches were
in such a shape that it is quite possible to
give too much instead of too little food.
Asked as to the quantity of phosphate
necessary to give satisfaction, Mr. Taylor
answered, "to a barrel put in about a
three-inch pot full."
Mr. May said there was one remark made
by the essayist that he thought hardly safe
to let go through. Mr. Simpson had said
he had never found nitrate of soda to do
any harm to any of his plants. The essay-
ist's experience might be so, but Mr. May's
was that nitrat-e of soda applied judici-
ously or injudiciously (more so with the
latter, of course), to young chrysanthe-
mums was undoubtedly hurtful ; in fact,
when applied to chrysanthemums in any
stage of development it was injurious ; it
produced soft, weakly growth, and if ap-
plied just before thesun strikes the plants
it will burn the foliage. He knew a good
many people were trying nitrate of soda
and he wished to state his experience with
it so that others might be guided thereby.
Mr. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-
Hudson, N. Y., said: I have listened with
much interest to the carefully prepared
and well digested essay by Mr. Simpson ;
it is with pleasure that I have noticed that
he has laid bare the basic facts of success-
ful fertilization of soil, laying great stress
upon the simple fact that no plant can
grow uuless it be fed.
It has been said that water is Nature's
common carrier, and it is well known that
all plant food to be available must be in
solution. The desirability of some practi-
cal knowledge of chemistry is one of the
requisites to-day for any man whoassumes
to be manager upon any place, whether it
be large or small, where plants are grown
for pleasure or for market.
The growth of plants varies but little in
the assimilation of food from that of the
animal body. If you want bone when you
are nursing an infant it is necessary that
the infant should have what is requisite to
make bone. Lime water, as you know, is
a favorite formula for a physician to give
to a puny, delicate child. The quantity of
lime is small indeed, but the result is
growth and vigor.
If you want woody fiber in a plant, it is
necessary to give the plant that which will
constitute woody fiber. If you want to
obtain equal and firm growth, you must
apply a substance that makes growth in a
soluble form, so that it can be absorbed by
the plant and enter intoits cellular tissues
to develop the herbaceous matter.
These things Mr. Simpson has so well
brought out, that in no pamphlet or book
which it has been my fortune to read, have
I heard the thing so well and concisely
stated as he has stated it in his paper.
A fact that he begins with, is that it is of
no use starting a place where you cannot
get natural soil suitable for the work you
intend to carry on. I do not think that
any one would be inclined to go away up
on yonder beach, which some of us visited
yesterday, for soil to start a market gar-
den, calculating to obtain from that soil
what would be early vegetables for your
nearby city markets ; there would be no
sense in such a thing as that. In using
soil in your house you have got to take up
this first consideration, Is the situation
suitable to get that which you want to
feed plants with ? That most successful
grower of roses, Mr. John N. May, of Sum-
mit, by the aid of a large steam plant,
sterilizes the soil used in his benches, so
that what would not conduce to success-
ful growth may be eliminated, or in other
words, as you sterilize milk so that it may
be absolutely healthy, he sterilizes his
soil.
The artificial manures which Mr. Simp-
son has brought before us, can be of im-
mense value when used reasonably,
although it may be that in some cases
there is prejudice against their use. They
should not be used too strong. You must
always bear in mind that a chemical salt is
a strongly concentrated substance. For
instance, as potash Is taken from the
ashes of burned wood, or as nitre is ob-
tained from the decaying of organic mat-
ter which originally contained the salt in
the minutest of quantities, or is found in
the dry deserts of Chile and Peru, the re-
sult of vast evaporation. If you have such
things in concentrated form, you have the
ability to give food to your plants by dis
solving a small quantity of fertilizer or
chemicals in a large quantity of water, but
by making it a little too strongyou will do
more damage than good. When these
things are properly dissolved and applied
to growing plants, the effect upon the
structural growth is similar to that of the
lime water when given to a delicate child.
When fertilizer so applied becomes assimi-
lated in the plant and forms the cellular
tissues, it takes away the yellowness, and
adds to it the lustre, the darkness and
green which is the realindication of health
and vigor. This paper of Mr. Simpson's
is well worth careful reading ; if revised in
some particulars would be worthy of pub-
lication in pamphlet form for distribution
among your employes, and to the men
upon whom you must depend so much for
the success of your crops.
Discussion on Report of Committee on
Fire Insurance.
[See pp. 740-741.]
Mr. Siebrecht considered the classifica-
tion a good one, and suggested that the
Society fairly and fully consider the mat-
ter, with a view to obtain some fair and
reasonable rate of insurance.
Mr. Esler, who had talked the matter
over with the underwriters, said the diffi-
culty he had found was that greenhouse
property was considered a dangerous risk;
the imderwriters made no distinction be-
tween greenhouses that were poor risks
and those that were good ; a greenhouse
was simply a greenhouse. If a classifica-
tion of this kind were placed before the
Board of Underwriters, and the influence
of every member of the S. A. F. used with
his local agent, the insurance companies
could be got to recognize a difference in
greenhouse risks, and better rates would
naturally follow for the better class of
greenhouses. The underwriters had lost
money on greenhouses that never should
have been insured, and the better class of
houses has thereby had to suffer and pay
the higher rates.
Mr. Jordan objected to houses heated by
hot air or smoke fines being included in
the classification. They were not good in-
surable risks (Mr. Esler: Put a higher
rate on them). And you will find the
higher the rate is, the more likely the par-
ties are to have fire.
He thought the classification should in-
clude greenhouses that were heated by
steam or hot water only. He had been
unable to get a lower rate than one per
cent, on his greenhouses— none on plants.
That was considered a low rate in his
locality: a higher rate than that was paid
for insurance on merchandise in stores.
Mr. Gsler explained that there were
fiorists whose plants were heated by a
combination of flues, steam and hot water,
and while on such the highest rate would
be charged on account of the flues ; he
thought it would be hard to exclude them.
The classification pointed out that old
tlue-heated greenhouses were not a safe in-
surance.
J. D. Carmody said the discussion had
brought out the inference that some
florists were not honest. He was sorry to
say the general impression was that they
were; there were some who have been
known to be dishonest. He had a man
working for him (he did not know whether
he acquired the dishonesty from him) who
established a place for himself. Carmody
followed him up and found some of his ap-
pliances in the man's possession. He got
fully insured in a little rat trap at the rate
of 35 cents a foot. The house had a brick
flue in it. He propagated an immense
number of coleus and alternanthera.
Somehow or other his greenhouse caught
fire. He declared his alternantberas were
worth flve cents apiece on the cutting
bench and got some friends to swear to
that. He claimed one thousand dollars in-
surance; Carmody would not have given
him $35 for them. He got $500 when he
ought to have been sent to the peniten-
tiary. Insurance companies got their data
from just such pieces of rascality and the
florists have got to disabuse their minds
of that impression.
H. A. Siebrecht moved that the report of
the committee be accepted with thanks,
with a request that they continue in the
good work, and that a little more power be
given them, that a full report relative to
the whole matter be obtained, and at the
Society's expense. The committee then to
go before the insurance companies with
this report, and state that the Society
would vouch for the honesty and integrity
of those who wished to avail themselves of
this plan of insurance. By that means he
thought a reasonable rate could be ob-
tained. With such information as the
committee could produce, the under-
writers would learn that it was not de-
crepit, dilapidated places the florists
wished to insure.
W. R. Smith moved that the recom-
mended classiflcatlon be adopted with the
flues left out. Smoke flues were things of
the past.
Mr. Seidewitz said there were plenty of
florists whose places were heated solely by
flues. If insurance companies took the
risk on oil stoves, and where coal and other
inflammable material was carried, he did
not see why the companies should not be
allowed to take the risk on flue-heated
greenhouses, if they so choose.
After some further discussion in which
the methods of insurance in different
towns were brought out, the motion to
continue the committee and to accept the
original classification as read, was carried,
the committee to use the name of the S. A.
F. behind them in any communications
with underwriters.
CONVEOTloFQuisTIOjrBOx]
What are the Advantages of the One
and Three Judge Systems Respect-
ively in Horticultural Exhi-
bitions ?
E. A. Wood, at the instigation of Wm.
Scott, replied to this question. He had
served on both the single aiid the three
judge systems, and as far as he was per-
sonally concerned, preferred the latter to
the former. In a large show especially it
took a great deal of time to judge, and ex-
hibitors were all anxious to see their prize
cards on as early as possible. One judge
must be very active in going over the ex-
hibits and was very apt to slip up on cer-
tain defects, while with the three judge
system such a thing was not likely to oc-
cur. He did not know why there had been
any cry raised against the three judge
system, unless it was the expense or the
inability, perhaps, to obtain them. Better
judgments were got from three judges
provided the men all worked together (and
there was no reason why they should not),
than from one.
Grove P. Rawson thought there was a
possibility of the judgment of one judge
being questioned on the ground of pre-
judice against an exhibitor. It was also
pretty hard to get three judges with tastes
alike, but quite possible to get two.
Mr. Wood supposed every man had his
own opinions and ideas; but the judgment
of one man was simply the opinion of that
Individual, and if he were an expert whose
opinion everybody was willing to accept,
whether right or wrong, then have one
judge. But the dissatisfaction of parties
who supposed they should have got first
prize and did not was well known. There
was no reason why three men should not
agree to go carefully over each exhibit,
examine it closely, scoring the good and
bad points, and by adding these they
would have a far better decision than one
man's opinion could afford.
P. O'Mara's opinion was that the three
judge system was the ideal one. He re-
ferred to an article in a recent issue of the
Oardeners' Magazine, relative to a case
where three judges had been appointed,
but at the proper time one of them failed
to turn up. A makeshift was found. Two
of these men were competent to judge and
the third was'able to agree with them. At
the dinner following the show when the
toast of "The Judges" came around, the
substitute responded, and in the course of
his remarks exhibited so much knowledge
of exhibitions and Qowers in general that
when he sat down everybody who heard
him thought he was the judge and the
other fellows knew nothing. [Laughter.]
Useful Commercial Cut Flowers Other
Than Roses, Carnations and
Chrysanthemums.
This question was answered by Wm.
Scott, Buffalo, who said : The question
referred to me is to my thinking, a little
ambiguous, but it it means what other
flowers are there for the commercial florist
to grow, then the answer would be simple,
but necessarily very lengthy, for it would
include all the flowersthat are sold in our
greenhouse and gardens, except the three
above mentioned.
It can, I believe, be put down as an in-
disputable fact that the rose and carnation
are the two most important flowers, both
commercially and any other way, but the
chrysanthemum I should not place third.
It has sprung with ten or twelve years
into great popularity, but the season at
the most is short, and prices have taken a
great tumble during the past year. I
must most decidedly place the violet in
advance of the chrysanthemum as a com-
mercial flower, tor the aggregate, paid by
our patrons during the year is far more
than that paid for " 'mums," however
large, gorgeous and fantastic they may be
raised. So we will have to call the most
important, after the rose and carnation,
the violet. It is certainly true that it
would be impossible to run a retail trade
without growing or keeping roses, carna-
tions, and in their season chrysanthe-
mums, but here is a brief list of other
flowers used largely in our business, even
of only for variety's sake they must be
grown :
First— Violets, of which I have already
spoken.
Second— Lily of the valley. This little
gem is asked for the year round by our
flower buyers, and if you are successful in
forcing it and retarding it, there can not
be anything yielding a larger percentage
of profit.
Third— Tulips, narcissus, and hyacinths.
Immense quantities of these have been
forced during this last fifteen years, per-
haps slightly overdone this last three or
four years, yet they never can go entirely
out of fashion because they can be had at
a relatively cheap price when roses, to
make an equal show, would cost the pur-
chaser three times the amount.
Fourth — Harrisii and longlflorum lilies.
A continual succession of these can behad
from November to July, and are now in a
general trade actually indispensable.
Fifth— Lillium lancifolium in variety,
and Lilium auratum are every Summer
coming more and more into use, and are
now as indispensable in July, August, and
September, as Harrisii is in the earlier
months.
Sixth— Mignonette ia a very important
crop and a paying one, and many thousand
feet of glass are devoted to its growth in
Winter and Spring.
Seventh— Orchids. They may not be
considered an absolute necessity to the
general florist, but a collection composed
of a dozen of the best species and varieties
will well pay for the outlay, and where
they are grown largely in any establish-
ment there is a steady demand.
Eighth. Sweet peas are now forced by
many, and in the months of March, April,
May and June they are in great demand
and a paying crop.
I will not attempt to enumerate many
more, but likely enough I have forgotten
more prominent and important flowers.
To the retail florist there is a number of
flowers which enter into his business and
which you all know, and for a cheaper
grade of custom you have to grow more or
less of. There is the Zonal geranium,
begonias, sweet alyssnm, heliotrope,
stevia, eupatorium, myosotis, ten-week-
stocks, pansies and many others familiar
to you all.
I had almost forgotten two important;
ones. The first is the poinaettia, with its
brilliant bracts, and with decent treat-
ment in many cities these command a
most remunerative price. The other is the
old calla lily, the richardia, which most of
you can remember as long as you can any
plant. If by a great calamity we were de-
prived of the queen of the garden and
the divine flower and the gorgeous mons-
trosity of the orientals. Nature's flora is so
rich, I actually think we would survive the
great loss. If you are the fortunate pos-
sessor of a few acres of good land, within
driving distance of a large town, you can
make a comfortable living with a few
acres devoted to flowers. There are the
pseouies, asters, gladiolus, pyrethrum,
hardy phlox, helianthus and any number
more, which all find a ready sale in every
city. More of us ought to live in the
country. It is the natural and healthy
way to exist, and in addition to the fields
of flowers you can keep a '* flock " of pigs,
cows, chickens and ducks, some of which
will be producing a crop when your
peeonies and dahlias are sleeping.
How to Grow Swainsona.
Mr. Scott said the variety galegifolia
albiflora was pure white. It required a
temperature of from 45 to 55 degrees ; he
would call it a carnation temperature. It
did nicely planted in a permanent border
where its roots could spread out, and it
could be trained up against a pillar. He
had planted a dozen in a rose house, but
when the roses were thrown away the
Swainsonas would have to be sacrificed.
The flower was exactly like a small sweet
pea. It required the easiest kind of cul-
ture and flowered continually, being one
of the best fiowers that the general florist
could grow. It was aa easily raised as a
geranium or a heliotrope, planted out in
the end of a greenhouse. He advised
every one to procure a few plants of it.
760
The FLORIST'S KXCHANGB>
Carmodj's Joke.
Mr. Scott having answered an in-
quiry as to how to grow the Swainsonas,
Mr. Carmody rose and said he had been
at times considered somewhat of a
humorist, but this time he did not mean
to convey the impression that that state-
ment was correct. He was of opinion,
however, from the gentleman's pronuncia-
tion of the plant named that it belonged
to the "pig-weed family." [Laughter,]
Mr. Scott said there was a plant named
Swonsia, but the one on which the in-
formation was asked was (spelling it)
S-w-a-i n-s-o-n-a. Perhaps Mr. Carmody
had reference to Western hogs. [Renewed
laughter.]
The Use and Application of Sub-Irri-
gation in Greenhouses.
Mr. May answered this question. He
said he found that it took a large quantity
of water to irrigate any class of plants,
particularly in dry, hot seasons like the
present. It was no use to imagine that a
small amount of water applied to the base
of a plant at any time could be of any
material benefit. He had experimented
with some sweet peas and found that it
took on an average 50 gallons of water for
every square foot of ground, given once a
week. The water was applied by way of a
small trench on either side of the row, and
the hose turned on very slowly and the
trenches kept filled till the water had
soaked down 14 to 16 inches below the top
of the ground. By that means he had been
enabled to keep the sweet peas growing
luxuriantly, full of fiower and with abun-
dant stems all through the dry season. To
demonstrate the utility of it he had
another piece of ground planted separately
with peas which he intended for late use,
and applied one-half that quantity of
water ; the result was that they would
burn up before the next dose.
This rule applied to all cases of irriga-
tion. Water must be given liberally or
not at all. He thought it would be better
to give 100 gallons to the square foot once
a week, than it would be to give 25 gal-
lons twice a week, and the troubJe was
not so great in the one case as the other.
The portion of sweet peas planted for late
were about all withered up now, while the
others, to which a large supply of water
had been given, were still fresh.
Profitable Winter Blooming-Plants.
This question was answered by W. K.
Harris, of Philadelphia, as follows :
The question assigned to me to answer is
" Profitable Winter Blooming - Plants."
The question is a broad one, and gives me
no specific meaning. I suppose the in-
quirer meant, plants grown in pots for the
purpose of decorating conservatories, win-
dows and other places on festive occasions.
The word " profitable " in this connection,
means that plants can be disposed of for
more than the cost of production ; or to
obtain them, for how much morels a ques-
tion for each individual to decide for him-
self. I desire more than some of my breth-
ren, and having my desire gratified, I am
enabled to meet my obligations more
promptly than many of my fellow crafts-
men.
From my standpoint of profit there are
but few varieties of fiowering plants in
pots that will pay to grow, and they must
be grown in limited quantities. This
branch of our business is on the wane. The
demand has been growing less year after
year for the past ten or twelve years.
There was more demand fifteen or twenty
years ago than there is to-day for Winter
blooming plants in pots. Under the cool
shadows of such facts, there is but little
encouragement to foster or develop
Nature's beauty in form of blooming
plants In pots.
ranee of June.
The scene of this gloomy picture of one
branch of our business lies in Philadel-
phia, the place where I have watched and
catered to this line of horticulture for the
past twenty-seven years. (My remarks
refer to this locality only, not being ac-
quainted with the demands of other mar-
kets.) I have grown nearly all of the
popular plants of the day, and have intro-
duced many novelties, with some success
and many failures. I will not attempt to
name or enumerate the many varieties of
plants I have grown in the past, as I do
not wish to take up too much of your
time, nor to wander so far from the ques-
tion, although it might be interesting to
, some.
The following, I think, will be more or
less profitable to grow. I will open the
list with chrysanthemums, as the festive
season opens with the advent of her
queenly beauty. They are wanted in large
quantities, but not as many as former
years. Poinsettia and stevia are both
good varieties in limited quantities for
Christmas. Carnations in variety are
wanted, but do not grow them unless you
can produce good plants in six inch pots
full of buds and bloom for fifteen or twenty
cents each. I cannot. Begonia incarnata
robusta is the finest of all begonias when
well done for the holidays. Begonia rubra
is a fine plant when well grown. Cyclamen
and primula are very popular, but the
former require some skill and much care
to grow. Lilium Harrisii is in fair de-
mand from Christmas to Easter. Azalea
indica is the most popular of all Winter
blooming plants in pots from December to
May. Greniatas, canariensis and racemosa.
In small quantities from the first of Feb-
ruary to Easter. Ericas or heather,
hyemalis, Wilmoreana and gracilis are the
best of this extensive class of plants.
Cineraria hybrida is always wanted in
goodly numbers. They make a big show
on the florist's counter, but a very small
one on the grower's ledger. Paris daisy
(Chrysanthemum frutescens) is quite a
favorite all Winter. Mahernia odorata is
admired for its fragrance or its vulgar
name "Honey Bell," I know not which.
Mignonette, heliotrope, violets, pansies,
English primroses, hyacinths and narcis-
sus are all wanted in limited quantities in
the latter part of Winter and early Spring;
hut the price is so low for them, it is a
question to me whether they are worth
bothering with. Some years ago there
was a good demand for this class of plants
at fair prices, but they no longer seem to
please the masses.
The above is about all I can think of
that would pay to grow in any con-
siderable quantities, although there are
many other flowering plants that could be
disposed of in moderate numbers, such as
libonias, liuums, and the many varieties
of Winter flowering begonias, etc. In
fact, any plant that is pretty and showy
will find some admirers, but not enough to
make it an object of profit. We cannot
give correct advice to a grower what he
should grow. One man may be able to
_ grow a plant quicker and better than
another can ; therefore he could grow It
cheaper, or make more money at the same
price than his competitor. Hence the im-
portance of self reliance upon self judg-
ment. And again, I have ever found he
that is always giving advice himself is
most in need of that which he parts with
so freely. One thought more, Mr. Presi-
dent, and I am done :
Nature, like friends, will help the strong.
Neither has much time for the weak, in life's
busy throngr ;
So work, and on yourself depend 1
Then Nature, kind, will make yourself your
dearest friend 1
The Value of Auction Sales of Plants
and Flowers.
Mr. O'Mara being called on, said : "The
matter of auction sales of plants and fiow-
ers can be measured exactly by the same
standard as private sales are ; if you get
a good price it is a good thing; if you
don't it is a bad thing. [Applause.]
What are the Results of Growing Car-
nations Under Glass all Summer?
This question was answered by Fred.
Dorner, who had found results unsatisfac-
tory to him. He planted a house, side and
top ventilation, with well-grown plants
from four-inch pots, the first days of June,
the plants grew very little, scarcely any
advance could be noticed for a long time.
The plants required daily watering. Quite
a number of them were lost by rotting just
above the ground. The plants had a
healthy appearance, but were nearly at a
standstill, and by the first of September,
field grown plants, after going through
three months' dry weather were larger
than those grown under glass with daily
watering. The object to have largei
plants, earlier blooming, was a total fail
ure. The plants housed the first of Sep
tember were ahead in time, quality, and
quantity of fiowers. A house in course of
construction, with no roof on, was planted
at the same time with equally strong
plants. Careful watering was attended
to. These kept pace with the tield grown
plants. The same disease made its ap-
pearance, and a good many plants were
lost. But the plants remaining in the lat-
ter house all Summer gave larger flowers
than those transplanted from the field ;
though that did not compensate for the
extra work. He believed plants field
grown, lifted carefully and planted in the
houses, gave far better results than those
grown under glass all Summer. On raised
benches the soil got too hot during the hot
Summer months for carnations to grow on.
The desire for earlier and better plants
gave rise to these experiments ; they might
be successful if the temperature could be
controlled without aflEecting the sunlight
during the Summer months ; but as that
is not the case, efforts will have to be di-
rected to a better field culture and more
careful transplanting to the houses.
The Advisibility of Flower Markets.
Answered by Wm. Feast, Baltimore, as
follows :
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentle-
men : As far as we Baltimore fiorists are
concerned, our Exchange has passed the
stage of advisability and has become a
necessity, in as much as it is the only recog-
nized place in our city to buy at wholesale,
for we have no commission houses there :
that fact alone is responsible to-day for
the organizing of our Exchange, and I
doubt, had Baltimore been blessed with
her just proportion of commission houses,
as other cities, the Exchange would never
have been established ; however, it is es-
tablished, and is here to stay. It was es-
tablished, not with the intention of mak-
ing money for stockholders, but for the
mutual benefit of growers and dealers
alike ; for that reason, the shares of stock
were placed at S5 each. All consignors
were requested to take at least one share,
so as to entitle them to the privilege of
having their goods sold for 10 per cent,
commission.
The afliairs of the Exchange are gov-
erned by a board of seven directors, three
dealers and four growers, elected to serve
for one year ; they in turn electing their
own officers, consisting of pre8ident,*vice-
president, secretary and treasurer. Also
price committee composed of two growers
and one dealer, whose duty it is to place
prices on the blackboard once every week.
The president and secretary, being recog-
nized as executive heads, are responsible
to the Board for the fulfillment of all or-
ders passed by them at their monthly meet-
ings. In that way the employes have in
reality only two to obey, which saves con-
fusion and does away with "too many
bosses," etc. Oor present force consists of
salesmen, lady bookkeeper and two boys.
A regular double entry set of books are
kept, and we endeavor to settle with grow-
ers every week. We are at present using
the autographic register, which makes it
next to impossible for anything to go
wrong with the charges and cash, which I
will explain. We have two registers, one
for cash with red tickets, and the other for
charges, blue tickets. Every sale that is
made for cash is itemized on red ticket
with grower's name, price, total of sale
and number of ticket. All of which is
duplicated on rolls in registers ; the same
with charges. Every item is credited di-
rect to growers from these tickets, and the
ledger accounts at the end of the week
have to agree with total cash and charge
sales, as indicated on the two rolls in the
register ; should there be a difference, it is
easily discovered, as every ticket is num-
bered and must agree.
We have another very good feature, and
that is our advertising wall space. We
have a large blackboard, with a space
ruled 18x24 inches, for which we charge $5
per year. The matter can be written in
chalk or printed, as preferred. We found
this scheme to take very well last season,
and brought In a handy sum, which helped
considerably to keep our expense account
down.
In conclusion, permit me to say that we
consider our Exchange an ideal wholesale
place in every respect, in as much as the
growers direct its a£fairs and govern to a
certain extent the price of their product,
and at the same time the influence ex-
erted by the dealer lessens the possibility
of dissatisfaction as regards prices.
but got knocked out with the hail. I am i'
yet one of the boys, because I think it my ;
duty to remain with them. I will do my
utmost to advance the interests of the
Society. I think I will have plenty of
time to do a lot of work for you when you
get to Pittsburg next year. We should
like to see a good attendance, at least a far
better one than you have here. We have
all advantages in the way of halls and
everything you may need, and I think you
can be suited better than here. We have
been talking as to entertainments, and I
think we can do our share there— at least
we will try to — and I am sure we will make
it pleasant for you. [Applause.]
Seorbtaky Stewart : I have just had
the honor of being introduced to you as
your "newly elected secretary." I am glad
to know that I am still considered so
young as to be a new secretary. [Oh, oh 1]
This is the eighth time that you have been
pleased to honor me in this way ; and with
each succeeding time I must say that I ap-
preciate it more and more as a proof, not
only of your satisfaction with the way I
have done my work, but more than that,
as an assurance of your friendship, which ,
I have every evidence of possessing, not i
only in my official connection with you, i
but wherever I meet you personally and '
socially. I don't know of anything in the
world that would give me greater pleasure
than to know I have got the friendship,
good will and affection of the florists of
the United States. [Applause.] I have
tried to do the duty in connection with my
office in the past; I certainly feel as though
I had an Incentive to do it even more so,
and to work harder for you in the future.
I do not know of any incentive a man
could have greater than that which you
have given me in this proof of your honor
and esteem, and I assure you I thank you
sincerely and heartily. [Applause.]
Treasurer Beatty : Ladies and gentle-
man, and fellow-members of the S. A. F. —
I thank you very heartily for the very
great honor which you have conferred
upon me by electing me as your treasurer;
but like Brother Lonsdale I was so uncer-
tain in regard to my election that I have
not prepared any speech ; I feel very much
gratified at the grand reception and again
thank you very heartily for what I con-
sider the greatest honor that you could
confer upon me. [Applause.]
What the Newlf Elected OIBcers Said.
President Lonsdale : Ladies and
Gentlemen, I thank you for the honor that
you have conferred on me to-day. I have
an excellent excuse for not preparing a
set speech for this occasion. Having had
the " Great Scott " as my worthy op-
ponent I did not know which way the elec-
tion would go, so I refrained from study-
ing a speech worthy of this event. All
that I can say is that I hope and believe
that the work of the S. A. F., which has
been so successful, will go on, with the
help that I will get from every member in
the Society. I feel that I can claim that,
because each individual performs some
duty, there is something we can all do to
further the good of this Society ; I know
that every member has the good will of
the Society at heart, and hope and believe
each will help to keep it on in its success-
ful career. [Applause.]
Vice-President Reineman : Mr. Presi-
dent, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you
for the honor you have conferred upon me
by electing me vice-president of the S. A.
P. I am not exactly a florist— I have been,
Carmocly'8 Testimonial to the Late M. A. Hunt.
In seconding the resolutions of
condolence and sympathy with the be-
reaved family of the late M. A. Hunt,
proposed by Mr. May, Mr. J. D. Carmody,
of Bvansville, Ind., said : "As a member
of this Society, and a florist from Indiana,
I might almost say a neighbor of Mr.
Hunt, I second the adoption of this reso-
lution, and would say, that being Inti-
mately acquainted with Myron A. Hunt, I
know this Society will miss his genial
presence ; and I can testify to his noble-
ness, honor, and purity ; and the wide
scope this man had in the field of floricul-
ture and general information necessary to
our business. He was a good man— an
eminently good man — he wafe an intelli-
gent man, and he has fortunately left
some of his education for us to absorb in
that noble work he published before he
died."
Friday, August 24 — Entertainment
Day.
The very pleasant weather with which
the three "working days" of the conven-
tion were favored, continued during the
day set apart for recreation.
The first thing on the programme of the
Entertainment Committee (under the
captaincy of Robert Craig), was a yachting
cruise. It had been announced that the
yachts would leave the Inlet at 8.45 A.M.,
and those of the delegates who were to
participate in the event were on deck on
time. Seventeen boats were chartered by
the committee, and as they left their moor-
ings the sight was one never to be forgot-
ten. The gorgeous dresses of the ladies
shown resplendent in the morning sun,
and the waters of the Inlet gleamed like
the proverbial "glassy sea." For a short
spell after starting the boats were be-
calmed, and every effort was made by the
various skippers to "raise the wind,"
without effect. Suddenly a freshening
breeze came along, every stitch of canvas
was set to catch it, and away we sped,
merrily ploughing the briny. The compo-
sitions of Dibdin, and other marine song
writers suitable for such an auspicious oc-
casion were carried on the breeze over the
placid waters like the echo of the mer-
maid's fairy-like music, and all went
merry as a marriage bell. The florists
made good sailors, and could have enjoyed
a much longer cruise. All were loud in
praise of the thoughtfulness of the Enter-
tainment Committee in providing such a
treat.
THE F'LORIST'S tCXCHANQE^o
761
Next in turn cazne the shooting contest
on the Iron Pier, under Commander John
Barton. There were five traps and as
many competitors took their positions at
a time, each firing alternately, and moving
up into the place of the other, so thateach
man had a shot at the birds from the dif-
ferent traps. Chas. D. Ball acted as um-
pire. Twenty-five shots were flred byeach
contestant, and before that number had
been disposed of the afternoon was pretty
well spent. The "lost" of the umpire was
heard very frequently ; in (act, so accus-
tomed to that cry did he become that when
a "hit" did occur, "lost" occasionally
came out in spite of himself. Notwith-
standing this, there were several good
shots among the 37 competitors. John
Burton and Benjamin Dorrance tied for
first prize, each making 19 hits out of a
possible 35. In shooting off the tie Mr.
Dorrance came out the winner by one
point, having scored nine out of ten ; Mr.
Barton hitting eight. The excitement
that this contest created was immense,
the admirers of each champion even going
the length of cheering when their favor-
ite's opponent missed his bird.
The third prize was captured by Philip
'--'■'■ —•'■'- ' -'" The following
diet for the meeting in Pittsburg the | Q||^y||_|_E/( RQBUSTAi I
2 tn., 2H cents.
Burton, 19
Dorrance 19
P.Scott 16
W.Scott U
A. Oartledge 12
Grant 11
Lange 10
C. Young: 9
Burte 8
Battles 7
Bonileld 7
T. Cartledge 7
Griffin 6
H. Young 6
Bergmann 6
J. Dawson 6
Hewson 5
Koehrs 5
Joe. Manda,
Steffens B
Mcttorie 4
Ewell 3
Schiller 8
Osterle 3
Vauglian 3
Webber 2
Tror 1
Madison 1
Caparn 1
Bunyard 1
Dawson 1
Luther 1
A, Zeller 0
W.Young 0
Reineman 0
Bennett 0
Scoring by clubs, Philadelphia was first
and Bu£falo second.
Immediately after the shooting contest
a photograph was taken of the delegates
on the pier at that time, shooting, irons
and trophies being conspicuously dis-
played.
In the evening came the concert, variety
entertainment, and hop. These occurred
in the Casino at the end of the Pier. Rob-
ert Craig acted in the capacity of chair-
man. In his opening remarks he expressed
the kindly greetings of the Philadelphia
Florists' Club to those present. Eef erring
to the conventionjust past, and its lessons,
he said : "This is the first time we have at-
tempted to give a convention of the Society
at a seaside resort so pleasant as Atlantic
City. There were many diversions here
which naturally might detract people from
the liieetings and from the exhibition, but
with the exception of the last session I
think the attendance at the sessions, con-
sidering everything, was very gratifying.
The exhibition was an excellent one in
many respects, and many new classes of
great merit were shown, especially in
gladiolus and cannas. The exhibition, for
those who took the pains to study it, was
fall of suggestions of great educational
value.
"There are some questions which have
come up in connection with this conven-
tion which will press themselves upon the
executive committee as never before. We
certainly can not entirely ignore the social
feature of the convention. The attend-
ance here tonight shows thatsocial enjoy-
ment is in some degree necessary. I be-
lieve, there are fully as many here to-night
as there were at the last session of the con-
vention [Laughter.] It shows that it is
proper and right to cater somewhat to this
social enjoyment feature of the conven-
tions. Just how far we may do that with-
out injuring the practical work of the
Society will be a question not for me to
discuss tonight, but for you to think
about, and to write to the executive com-
mittee asopportunlty may afford. I know
that they will consider it at their next
meeting. We had some fears in moving
the convention to a place with so many
outside attractions, but we venture to
hope that any disadvantages have been
offset in some degree by the coolness of
the atmosphere, the delightful bathing,
and the bracing air we have enjoyed here
at the seaside. It has been in striking
contrast with that of the large cities in
August.
"Let me look forward a moment to our
next convention, which is to be held in
Pittsburg. Pardon me if I refer to the
hospitality of the fiorists of that city — it is
beyond measure. When the American
Carnation Society met there in February,
1893, they were entertained as never before;
the thoughtfulness of the fiorists there
was exhibited in a marked degree, and
their hospitality was boundless. I pre-
greatest success. " [Applause.]
The following programme was then
gone through, but not exactly in order
given :
Colored Jubilee Singers.
Recitations ' urt Budt
Cornet Solos JudesLevy
Intermission for Befresbments.
Irish Comedy Robert Emmett
Dancing Little Bijou
SCENE FROM HENRY IV.
Sir John FiilstalE Burt Eddy
Lieut. Bardolf Wm. K. Harris
Two ot the Soldiers
Edwin Loksdale and P. O'Mara
IntermiBSion for Kefresiiments.
Songs MissL. B. Raymond
Irish Comedy The Emmetts [ j^°^fe '
Concluding Remarks J. M. Jordan
HOP.
Mrs. Edwards rendered two solos in
elegant style.
The entertainment was under super-
vision of J. A. Willard, conductor. Re-
freshments were lavishly supplied.
The get-up of the various characters in
the "Scene from Henry IV." was beyond
criticism, especially the grotesqueness of
that of Lieut. Bardolf, whose attenuated
form was augmented by a clown's hat,
topped by a lengthy feather. His halting
gait was very good. Burt Eddy made an
excellent Falstafl, and Edwin Lonsdale
and P. O'Mara, who each carried their in-
signia of of&ce — a sign board, bearing on
one side a pig's head, and on the reverse the
inscription, "Keep off the Grass," by their
excellent personification of two of Pal-
scafE's soldiers, added much to the enter-
tainment. The rendition of "The Brave
Old Dakeof York" was, as usual, received
with much approbation.
During the proceedings Wm. Scott, of
Buffalo, made a few remarks, in which he
characterized the hospitality of the Phila-
delphia boys as "taking the cake." They
had set a pace that might frighten other
cities. He advised Pittsburg not to try to
emulate Philadelphia in entertaining ; to
do just as they pleased, only make the So-
ciety welcome. " Pat your hand out and
say, 'We are glad to see you ; what is your
name ?' " The social element was neces-
sary in connection with the Convention,
and need not clash with its work. Mr.
Scott then referred to the shooting contest
which had been most successful, and hoped
to see a similar competition inaugurated
at following meetings of the Society. It
had created quite as much excitement as
the bowlingj and was just as harmless. He
added his tribute of thanks to the gentle-
men who had taken such an active part in
managing the whole affair: these were,
among others, Robert Craig, John West-
cott, John Burton, Robert Kift and Geo.
C. Watson. It had been a banquet of fun
ever since the delegates had been in the
city.
The speaker then referred in a humorous
'way to the winners of the individual prizes,
outside of the. teams, adding jocularly that
the boys were bribed to set up the pins
close together for those gentlemen, to
whom he now had the disagreeable duty
to award the prizes captured so unfairly.
Messrs. Craig, Watson and Westcott bowed
their thanks.
Mr. J. M. Jordan made a few remarks in
which he reviewed the history of the Soci-
ety, and the meeting dispersed after sing-
ing "AuldLang Syne."
The hop was kept up till an early hour.
Dracxna liidivisa, 2 in., 21i eta. Filifem
Palms, 3 In., Sots. Artilery Plants, Hn.Cots.
A. L. ALLISON, Oriskany, N. Y,
■W^e Have Bearing riants of
'hoeaix piimila 1000 seed, $1.25 postpaid
♦• paliidos]
nifer
cycadlfol
Senegal
not yet ripe.
^ „^,, ..^ ^ ,n first four sorts.
Secnre^'Perfect'^Seed by ordering at once.
PHOENIX NURSERIES, BRftlDENTOWN, FLA.
YOUNG PAIMS rOE FLORISTS' USE
Cheap to Mnke Room.
RARE FLORIDA FLOWERS.
Contract growing for tlie Mail Trade a
Specialty.
PIKE & BI.LSWOKTH, Jessamine, Fla.
500 Begonias, m l>est varieties, nice
plants ; 4 in. pots, $7.00 per 100.
500 Hydrangeas. Thos- Hogg, Otalraa
(Ramis pictus, Bed Stemmed), and a blue
variety, very nice; nice plants, i in. pots,
$7.00 per 100.
500 English Ivies, in field i young plants,
$5.00 per 100
Japan CinltgoSeed (Salisburia). About
two Ijuslieis; pulp washed off; $25.00 per
busliel. Ready about Nov. 10th.
Seafortliia elegans
Phcenix reclinata. .
Pandanus utilis
8 to 10 in. 20.00
BtolOin. 15.00
All stock is healthy and ready for shifting on.
EDMOND J. JOHNSTON, Florist,
Successor to ROBERT JOHNSTON,
Swan Point Road, PROVIDENCE, R.I.
WHEN WRITIKG MEWTION 1
Z n,ORIST*8 EXCHANGE
A. FARLEYENSE, fern.
8.000 Strong Healthy Plants.
4 inch, $40.00 per 100; $350.00 per 1000.
BAKER BROS.,
P. O. Box K, - KANSAS CITY, MO.
VHENV
3 EXCHANGE
CLEMATIS , ,
Plenty of Jackmanil and Henryli. hest Purple and
White.
DAISIES. — Snowdrift. Snowflake and Long-
fellow. $2.00 per 100.
SMIIiAX.-StronE plants from Fall sown seed.
These are plants that will give eatisfactioD, heing
far superior to Spring grown plants. $2.50 per 100,
$20.00 per 1000.
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.
CLEMATIS.
L fine stock of large flowering leading
varieties in prime condition. An oppor-
tunity to give you PRICKS
is solicited.
SMILAX, from S^ inch pots, $2.C0 per 100.
POINSETTIAPULCHERRIMA,from
6 inch pots, $2.00 per doz.; with double
flowers, from 3 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, from 4 inch
pots, $2.00 per doz.j from 5 inch pots,
P.OO per doz.
0. EISELE, i Ith and Jsrferson Sts. Phila. Pa
tWHEW WBmWG MENTION THF FLORIST'S EXCHAMGF
A Brave Woman.
Many of the delegates wanted to know
who the little woman was that set at the
reporters' table faithfully all through the
three days' sessions. She was Mrs. E. S.
Starr, the representative of the Philadel-
phia Public Ledger, one of the very few of
the daily papers in the land that gives
floriculture a fair share of attention. Mrs.
Starr's reports were very full and accur-
ate, and it was not her fault, but the exi-
gencies of a daily paper, that caused them
to be shortened up.
When the writer was fighting " hard
times at the door " back in the 80s, Mrs.
Starr, who had been left a widow with five
little children to care for, was engaged in
the same direction. By sheer persever-
ance, pluck and energy, she has raised
herself into a most important position, is
doing well, and has demonstrated once
more that there is a place and something
worthy to do for every woman of grit and
intelligence.
1 the West.
1. J. HESSER, Plattsmonth, Neb.
Prop. PaLM GARDENS.
Palms, Ferns and
Foliage Plants
From 2x3 to 10 inch pots, large stock, in
the very beat condition. I vpill give low
quotations and liberal discounts accord-
ing to the size of order. Before buying
elsewhere send your wants and have
them estimated.
LEMUEL BALL,
Wissinoming, Phila., Pa.
N. STUDER OFFERS:
8000 Palms, grown without any stimulant
or extra heat ; in tlie most suitable sizes for
Florists. Will be worth twice their money
in a short time.
Cocos Weddeliana, 3!^ in. pots, 16 in. high,
SO cts. each ; Latanias, Kentias, Cory-
pha Australis and Seaforthias, all
from 5 in. pots, from 1>^ to 3 ft. high, at 30
to 41) cts. each ; 2)^ in. pot plants, 6 to 10 ots.
Ferns and Dracaenas in great variety. Ota-
heite OraUEes, with or without fruit; Gar-
denias, with buds; Violets from pots, and
all liinds ot bedding and basket plants.
Greenhouse and Hardy Climbers, and a
great variety of Hardy Perenniiils; the best
varieties of everblooming Roses, Ornamen-
tal Grasses, etc.
N. STUDER, 936 F. St., Wash., D.C.
ARAUCARIAS
AEABCAKIA BXCBISA, 6 to 8 inch plants.
S35.00 per 100 ; S6.00 per Doz.
AKArCAKIA IMRRICATA, 3 to 4 in. high,
iSS.OO per 100 ; $1.50 per Doz.
The above delivered by Mail or Express
at prices quoted.
For Bowling and other Convention .
Pages j66 and 'jb'j-.
WHEN WRiriNQ MENTION THE FU>RIST-8 EXCHANGE
New Crop Phoenix Canariensis, $2.50 a 1 000 Seeds
" Phoenix reclinata 5.00 a 1000 Seeds
" Washingtonia filifera .75 per lb.
" Chamserops excelsa .60 per lb.
" Grevlllea robusta $4.00 per lb. 50c. oz.
'- FreesiaSeed 3.00 per lb. 30c. oz,
COX SEED AND PLANT CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Crlnu
TO THE MAILING TRADE:
We oflfer fornext catalogue the best ol allcrinums,
rinum acabrum, blooms from Aprii to September.
Also a large stock of many other choice crinums,
maryllis and general florists' svock.
WATER PLANTS.
Bicliliornia Azurea (New Blue Water Hyacinth).
Hyacinth), $2.00 per 100, prepaid, c
a Devoniensis. 50c. each.
Zanzibarensis Azurea, i
Rosea, 30c. each.
iS.OO per 1000,
a bloom, 20c. each.
$1,00 per 100.
Myriophyllun
iSc. per doz.; $1.00
Sarracenia Tarioiai
erpinacoides or Parrot's Feather,
ICO.
10c. each; 50c. per doz.; $2.00
: $2.00
Nephri
per 100. delivered,
BRAND & WIGHERS, San Antonio, FLORIDA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
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Roses 769
Cut flower Prices 773
euoharis 767
ObITUABT 767
Orchid Growers' Calendar . . . .767
S. A. F. Incorporation Bill . . . .762
Seed Distribution, Free 762
Seed Division, Report op Chieb- op . . 769
Seed Growers, Report op Dutch . . .766
Seed trade and New taripp . . . .752
Seed Trade report 766
TARiPP, AN English Seedbian's Views on
Question Box ;
Li ium Harnsii, A CoBundrum. Device for
Teraperinp Water, Hot Water Under
Pressure, Keeping Cannas Over Winter,
Maidenhair Fern, Peruvian Guano as a
Fertilizer, Propagating Acacia pubescens 768
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The Convention.
Our columns are again occupied this
week with the conclusion of our reports of
the transactions of the late Convention.
Those who were there will acknowledge
that we have given great attention to all
salient points that merited recognition,
and that very few details have escaped the
argus eyes of our staff.
The business transacted will afford food
for thought and action for some time to
come, and it shall be our endeavor to ex-
tract from these proceedings for the benefit
of our subscribers, all the good that can be
gathered from the experiences evoked and
measures proposed at so representative a
meeting.
That Free Seed Distribution.
The report of the Chief of the Seed Divi-
sion for 1893 has only now been placed in
our hands, and in another column is re-
printed in full.
For a public document, one treating on
matters of so much importance to a large
industry, it has the merit of being very
concise and to the point.
We advise those of our readers who are
concerned in this matter — which means
every one of you — to read carefully Mr,
Fagan's report ; it won't take long, and
you will be enabled to judge for yourself
just what benefits accrue to citizens at
large from this fatherly and unnecessary
provision of our Federal Government.
Having in mind the fact that its chief
makes the statement that " the Seed Divi-
sion has outlived its usefulness, and that
its future continuance is an infringement
of the rights of citizens engaged in legiti-
mate trade pursuits,*' it does seem strange
that Secretary Morton should have called
for and obtained this year an additional
appropriation to enable him to still fur-
ther harm the business of the legitimate
seedsman.
In view of the language used by Mr.
Fagan in his report, and while the iron is
hot, we think it would be a good thing if
seedsmen would unite unanimously and
make a determined effort to do away now
and forever with a Government patronage
which is of no special benefit to any of its
recipients, and which has outlived its
original purposes. It is a decrepit law ; it
should be killed.
The Seed Trade and the New Tariff.
"We have endeavored to ascertain the
views of leading seedsmen in this city, as
to what effect, if any, the new custom
regulations will have upon their business.
There is but one provision affecting
their business to any extent, so far as we
can gather, and that is the reduction from
30 to 10 per cent, in the duty on garden
seeds, agricultural seeds, and other seeds,
not covered by the clause which admits
flower and grass seeds, bulbs and bulbous
roots, not edible, free, as heretofore.
The consensus of opinion would make it
appear that our seedsmen apprehend no
present injury to their business from the
reduction In duty, although it is thought
by some that foreign houses may be sooner
or later led into sending catalogues and
drummers over to this side in the endeavor
to secure the trade of the smaller dealers.
From such an attempt, if the endeavor
is ever made, there can be no protection
except that which may be afforded by
buying in larger quantities, and so securing
their goods at a figure which will still give
them the advantage over the foreign
dealer, should he attempt the expense of
making a direct effort to secure trade
here.
On behalf of the Western seed growers
some urge that this new measure will in-
jure their industry severely, but we think
this a mistaken idea, for they are already
forwarders to Europe of those seeds in
which they excel, and the 10 per cent, dif-
ference is not likely to bring about any
appreciable change in the present move-
ment of seed from one side to the other.
Flower seeds have been free all along,
yet no one can point to any great trade
having been done in that line through
foreign houses selling direct to the retail
trade here, the retail purchasers having
apparently discovered they can buy from
seed houses here the identical seed they
would obtain from abroad, at the same or
lower figures, and with much less friction
than is involved in its procurement direct
from the foreign dealer.
Some seedsmen go so far as to say that
the reduction in the duty on garden and
horticultural seeds is a step in the right
direction, that it will give the small man
a better chance to spend his money to ad-
vantage, and enable him to buy at ten
cents less on the dollar than before, and
perhaps obtain that additional profit for
himself.
It is hard to say just what influences
were brought to bear on our legislators to
restore a duty of 10 per cent, ad valorem
on "orchids, lily of the valley, azaleas,
palms, and other plants, used for forcing
under glass for cut flowers or decorative
purposes," inasmuch as all duty was
taken off this section by tbeMcKinley act,
and the majority were suited. Lily of the
valley pips are not a product of this coun-
try, audit seems absurd to restore a tax on
an article which does not affect a home
industry, and which simply burdens our
growers with that additional outlay.
Orchids may have been looked upon
more in the light of a luxury for the rich,
yet that is wrong, for many species are
fast becoming a florist's flower. The total
doty received by the government on these
two articles can scarcely pay for the cost
of collection.
One business man expressed his view on
the situation very forcibly, and advocated
the doing away of duty on all importations
which concern not only the seedsmen but
the nurserymen as well. The duties in the
past few years have executed a see-saw
movement of the most pronounced type,
first on one section and then on the other,
and with no public explanation for the act.
Summing up the situation : while the
change may affect to an appreciable de-
gree the houses dealing exclusively in gar-
den and horticultural seeds, the situation
to the general public will remain very
much as it was before, and the retail
dealer may, perhaps, obtain a slight adr
vantage over his purchases of the previous
season.
The nurserymen's side of the question
will be discussed in another issue.
S. A. F. Incorporation Bill.
The bill incorporating the Society of
American Florists passed the House on
August 30. Representative Forman, of
Illinois, in the absence of Mr. Hatch, who
introduced uhe bill, piloted the measure
through. The following is a copy of the
bill:
[53d Congress 3d Session.]
H. R. 5740.
[report no. 408.]
IN" THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES.
February 9, 1894.
Referred to the House Calendar and or-
dered to be printed.
Mr. Hatch, from the Committee on Agri-
culture, reported the following bill
in lieu for H. R. 3344 :
A BILL
Incorporating the Society of American
Florists.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled. That
James Dean^of Bay Ridge, in the State of
New York ; William J. Stewart, Michael
H. Norton, and Patrick Welch, of Boston,
in the State of Massachusetts ; Edward G.
Hill, of Richmond, in the State of Indiana,
John N. May, of Summit, in the State Oi.
New Jersey; William R. Smith, John
Saul, and Benjamin Durfee, of Washing-
ton, in the District of Columbia ; Myron
A. Hunt, of Terre Haute, in the State of
Indiana ; John Thorpe, Joseph T. An-
thony, and John C. Vaughan, of the State
of Illinois; Robert Craig, Edwin Lons-
dale, and John Burton, of Philadelphia, in
the State of Pennsylvania ; Alexander
Murdoch, of Pittsburg, in the State of
Pennsylvania ; John M. Jordan, of Saint
Louis, in the State of Missouri ; John T.
Temple, of Davenport, in the State of
Iowa ; Charles W. Hoitt, of Nashua, in the
State of New Hampshire; William Fal-
coner, of Glen Cove, and Daniel B. Long,
of Buffalo, both in the State of New York,
and Albert Manda, of Short Hills, in the
State of New Jersey, their associates and
successors, are hereby created a body cor-
porate and politic, by the name of The
Society of American Florists, for the eleva-
tion and advancement of horticulture in
all its branches, to increase and diffuse the
knowledge thereof, and for kindred pur-
poses in the interest of horticulture. Said
association is authorized to adopt a con-
stitution and to make by-laws not incon-
sistent with law, to hold real and personal
estate in the District of Columbia, so far
only as may be necessary to its lawful
ends, to an amount not exceeding fifty
thousand dollars, and such other estate as
may be donated or bequeathed in any State
or Territory : Provided, That all property
so held, and the proceeds thereof, shall be
held and used solely for the purposes set
forth in this act. The principal office of
the association shall be at Washington in
the District of Columbia, butannual meet-
ings may be held in such places as the in-
corporators or their successors shall deter-
mine. Said association shall from, time to
time report its proceedings to the Secre-
tary of Agriculture, at least once in each
year, and said Secretary may communi-
cate such reports in whole or in part to
Congress.
Sec. 3. That Congress reserves the right
to alter, amend, or repeal this act in whole
or in part.
Mr. Hatch, from the Committee on
Agriculture, submitted the following re-
port:
"The Committee on Agriculture, to
whom was referred the bill (H. R. 3344) in-
corporating the Society of American
Florists, having examined the same, beg
leave to report the accompanying substi-
tute with the recommendation that it be
"The object of the Society in asking cor-
poration at the hands of Congress is that
meetings may be held in the District of
Columbia, or in any of the states and ter-
ritories.
"The membership of the Association
being scattered over the entire tjnion, it
is deemed desirable that annual meetings
may be held in different states for the
sake of convenience and for other practi-
cal reasons. The proposed corporation
issues no shares of stock, transacts no
commercial business, issuing only certifi-
cates of membership, and the object of the
annual meetings is only for the interchange
of views and experiences for the publica-
tion of reports, which would be of an edu-
cational nature, for the cultivation of the
beautiful and sesthetic among the mem-
bers of the Association and the public,and
for the dissemination of such knowledge
as may by study and observation be col-
lected."
A number of precedents for the incor-
poration of the Society from prior acts
were also submitted.
"The act will in no way commit the
Government to aid or benefitof theSociety
incorporated ; and, regarding it in the
light of an agency for public education,
the committee herewith report the same
with the recommendation that it do pass."
Beverley, Mass.
John Mack, florist, is being talked of
for the common council by his friends.
Atlantic, la.
Mrs. Scott is adding to her establish-
ment a rose house, 16x70 feet. Other im-
provements will be made during the Fall.
Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
A floral festival, similar to those witnes-
sed in California, will be held here Sep-
tember 4. There will be a street parade
and a battle of flowers, to be followed by a
floral ball. Some 300 bicyclists with deco-
rated wheels will join in the parade.
Westerly, R. I.
Fire destroyed the greenhouses and
store, also some outhouses belonging to
Halbert G. York, corner Elm and Beach,
on Sunday morning, August 19. The loss
is estimated at $4,000 with an insurance of
$3,000. The origin of the fire is supposed
to be incendiarism.
The KTvOrist's Exchange.
763
New York.
Market KewB.
The supply of stock keeps increas-
ing while the demand remains stationary.
Very many of the roses arriving are yet of
poor quality, in some cases being more or
less mildewed. Bridesmaid and La France
are both coming in now in good condition.
Beauty is also improving and some extra
good blooms of this variety have brought
20 cents. Small roses average Irom one to
three cents according to quality, and in
large quantities have been sold at 15 per
thousand. The supply of carnations keeps
pace with the demand, probably excepting
white, which toward the latter part of the
week was scarce. Sweet peas still come in
plentifully and meet with ready sale. Lil-
ium rubrura is in abundance, bringing $1
a hundred. Valley is being received by
one or two wholesale houses and sells well.
While the majority of wholesale houses
were yesterday seen in a state of inactiv-
ity, a contrast was noticed in that of JOHN
YotTNG, West 80th St., who keeps busy
right along. He is receiving large sup-
plies of stock, and from present indications
expects a good business thecoming season.
Burns & Raynor also report a slight
improvement this week, though there is
really more flowers arriving than can pos-
sibly be disposed of.
Thos. YoTJsa, JK. returned from his
European trip a week ago much improved
in health.
The firm of MiLLANG Bros, wholesale
florists of the Cut Flower Exchange, has
been dissolved by mutual consent. Busi-
ness will be carried on by Frank Millang
at same address. It is rumored that
Charlie intends entering the liquor busi-
ness.
Traendlt & SoBBNOK, wholesale flor-
ists, have removed their quarters from 918
Broadway to 44 West 28th st.
Louis H. Sohabfer, of Arm of Charles
Sohwake, was at convention trying to sell
his "load of wood," but being unable to
dispose of it, is ready to sell it in New
York at any time.
Ex- Alderman Morris may be seen any
morning on Eighth st. enjoying a spin on
his wheel, an accomplishment recently ac-
quired by that gentleman, and which he
very much enjoys.
The New York delegation left for home
on Saturday morning at 9 A.M., arriving in
Jersey City at 12.05— quite a speedy jour-
ney.
Boston.
Asters are not so abundant as last week,
but other varieties are more plentiful.
Boses have gained in quality, also in de-
mand, but are not yet up to the averagein
either. Carnations are increasing in
quantity, and are a little better than when
last reported. A number of new sorts are
expected this season, but have not devel-
oped yet. Grace Wilder is nearly done in
this vicinity ; several houses have been
thrown out lately for other stock.
Gladioli and hydrangeas are more plen-
tiful than any season recently, the demand
being but fair.
Sweet peas are yet in excess of the sales
though they are almost gone by.
There is a large supply of Lilium lanci-
folium now on the market, and many are
used in funeral work, but not enough to
affect the stock on hand. Lilium longi-
florum is almost gone ; the few that are
now cut flnd a ready sale.
The supply of lily of the valley is even
with the sales, which is also the case with
smilax. F. W.
Toronto.
Since my last notes there has not been
much change in business. A few good
roses are coming in, and some good carna-
tions, sweet peas, and asters, but there is
very little demand for them, and pricesare
low. There is likely to be some improve-
ment next week, however, as the public
schools open, and many of our people will
be coming back to town. The Industrial
Exhibition also opens on September 5, and
that brings many visitors in, and, although
they are not generally flower buyers, the
influence of a crowd is felt when trade is
as dull as it is now.
The prize list for plants and flowers Is
better this year than ever before, and I
fancy there is going to be a very fine ex-
hibit of plants, most of the old exhibitors
having got their stock in fine order.
The weather is much against outside cut
flowers, for we have hardly had any rain
for five weeks, and much outside stock is
quite dried up.
I do not think we had a single represen-
tative at Atlantic City ; there were many
reasons for this, but the principal one was
that it was too tar to walk.
Thos. Manton.
Baltimore.
The Weather.
It has been remarkably dry all
Summer. Many of the Spring blooming
shrubs are in bloom now. I have cut fine
sprays of lilac. The hybrid roses have
given forth another bloom. The weather
is very hard on all kinds of outside stock.
Dahlias are not making much growth ;
this is also the case with the gladiolus.
Asters are small in flower where they are
planted in the field without artificial
watering. The insects are very abundant,
lots of caterpillars and bugs. The rust has
not troubled carnations, as it usually
does ; this is, no doubt, on account of the
dry weather.
The Market.
There has been no improvement in
the state of affairs, and judging from the
amount of work done during Convention
week there would have been nothing lost
if all the fiorists of Baltimore had attended,
at least as far as the trade is concerned.
Mrs. Fisher still leads as the best white
Summer carnation. The white Snowball
scabiosa is a fine thing, and it should be
grown more for Summer use ; it has made
its appearance here this year.
Roses are still comin'g in from old stock;
none from new stock are being cut.
The ConventiOD.
Florists of this city who attended
the convention were much pleased with
the good time they had ; they regretted
that the number was so few from this
city. A question was asked by a Buffalo
brother why is it that Baltimore sends so
few men to the convention, especially this
year, when the gathering was so near ?
Your correspondent did not know what to
answer. He was fully aware that a city
of halt a million of inhabitants should
surely be better represented. Half
ashamed, he answered : "I am afraid the
majority of Baltimore fiorists don't know
what a blessing the S. A. F. is." Mr.Wm.
Feast was infatuated with the meetings,
and will no doubt not miss a convention
in the future.
Powell's exhibit of insecticides and
preparations for killing fungoids was a
credit to this firm, and we are proud that
we can say he is from Baltimore.
Mr. John Wiedey has returned from
his Euro
pean trip.
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Philadelphia.
Market Notes.
The market seems very quiet this
week, and there is very little doing in the
stores. Flowers are very plentiful, espe-
cially asters ; they are now a glut. Hoses
are very plentiful, short stemmed Bride
and Mermet especially, which shows that
growers are allowing their plants to
bloom. James Verner, a new grower at
Lansdowne, has commenced shipping. He
is now sending in some good Testouts.
Prices are : Beauty, %\. a dozen ; Testout,
Kaiserin and La France, $4 ; Bride, $3 and
$4; Nlphetos, $3 ; Marie GulUot, $2 and $3 ;
Cusin and Watteville, $3 ; Perle, $2 and $8.
Sweet peas are holding out good in spite
of the continued drought. White ones
bring 50o. ; mixed colors, 35c. and 40c. Of
carnations there is plenty white, which
bring $1 ; red have been wanted, but are
very scarce. For gladiolus $3 is asked, but
seldom got ; the season for these seems to
be over in this market. Valley is steady
at $4, and is the best sold up flower now in
the market. Smilax keeps at S15, and
what is now coming in is poor for that
price. Tuberoses are somewhat ancient,
but yet they all seem to go ; $3 and $4 they
bring. I notice quite a lot of flowers of
Lilium rubrum and L. album ; they bring
$2 and $3 ; these are from J. Oberlin, Sink-
ing Springs, Pa., who is practically a
Spring and Summer shipper. His boxes
are worthy of notice; he has them made to
order like a trunk ; then inside he has tin
trays of different depths to suit different
flowers; into these trays he puts wet moss,
then inserts the flower stems in the moss,
and his flowers arrive at their destination
as fresh as when cut. He also uses buck-
ets made of wood fibre with tins inside ;
these come in handy for violets and pansies.
A Bose Fest.
A rose pest was brought to my
notice the other day in the form of a cater-
pillar about two inches long, of a dark
brown color. It was in a house of Soupert
roses. This insect works only at night,
and eats the rose buds in all stages— both
open and new buds just appearing. In
the day time it keeps on the soil under
dead leaves, or in cracksalongthe benches.
I class it as a caterpillar as it humps its
back in order to move, having feet in
front and behind. Should any of our
readers have had experience with this pest
a few lines as to the most effectual remedy
will be gladly received.
After the Pray.
The convention news published by
the Exchange was greatly appreciated. I
have heard many expressions of praise in
regard to the last issue. All is very quiet
since the convention ; the boys are evi-
dently resting, but one and all speak well
of the pleasant week passed at the seaside.
David Rust.
Milwaukee.
Weather aad Crops.
The continued drought is having
its effect on carnations, and those who
have not already planted their houses are
busily engaged at the work. As a side
product of the dryness, grasshoppers have
pounced down upon the plants and are
making short work of the tops. The
drought here is almost unprecedented, as
for almost three months no rain of any
consequence has fallen. Those who have
not good water supply have been put to
much trouble to procure a quantity suffi-
cient for their use.
P. J. DUESTER has already planted
several houses with carnations and one
with violets.
Herman Schweeka was compelled by
the grasshoppers to put in his carnations
several weeks ago.
NIC ZWBIFEL, who has recently com-
pleted a new violet house has planted it,
using a solid bed for the purpose. He has
his chrysanthemums already housed, and
has experienced some trouble with " hop-
pers " in the house.
John Baetelb, of 1178 Teutonia avenue,
who has heretofore confined his efforts to
raising geraniums, etc., has erected a new
house which he will devote to roses and
carnations.
Market Notes.
Business continues only normal,
funeral orders furnishing most of the
work. Several florists have entered orders
for September weddings, and it is possible
that the resumption of the social season
will witness a brightening up in business.
Stock is coming in a little more freely, and
is growing better, although some roses
especially Bride, are still considerably off.
Bridesmaid is coming in in quantity, and
the Mermet is seldom seen. Carnations,
except perhaps white, are almost unob-
tainable, and colored ones, which make
their appearance, are of decidedly poor
quality. Tuberoses and white and colored
asters have been plentiful and cheap, and
the former have been in demand for fu-
neral work.
Around Town.
Mr. Von Oven, of Wauwatosa,
has had some good sized orders at Wauke-
sha, the swell Summer resort, which have
kept him busy during the otherwise dull
season.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Whitnall and son
have returned from Los Angeles.
C. C. POLLWORTH, of the Flower Ex-
change, who has been away Ashing and
doing divers other things for the past
month, is again on duty.
Aside from an easel bearing an " ad " of
the Flower Exchange's plant tub, Milwau-
kee was not represented at the conven-
tion. W. S. S.
Pittsburg.
Betnrn of the Delegates.
The Pittsburg delegation of florists
have all returned home, excepting Messrs.
Bennett and Burke of the Pittsburg parks,
who are taking in the eastern cities for
about ten days more of sight seeing. Most
of our party who attended the convention
were so well pleased with Atlantic City
that thelimit of ourrailroad tickets, which
was 12 days, was hardly enough for them,
and if it was their first visit to the city by
the sea it will not be their last. It is a
great place to spend a few weeks. The
party enjoyed the surf bathing immensely
and took to the water like ducks (they are
never afraid of water or anything wet).
After being well salted, our smoky city
should do the rest to preserve their me-
mory for a year at least, so that they may
remember the hospitable treatment they
received and will know what to do when
the S. A. F. convention meets here next
year.
Trade News.
Not having been home for several
weeks I cannot state how trade was, but
the Grand Army Encampment is near,
and it is expected will cause some demand
for fiowers and decorations.
The weather still remains very unsatis-
factory ; no rain of any account has fallen
yet, and we are at the end of the third dry
month. Rain has fallen throughout the
state most everywhere within about 15
miles of our city, which was easily seen on
our trip Bast, as the corn fields were look-
ing as well as could be and pastures were
fairly green, but in our vicinity the grass
is dry, corn is burned, hardly fit for fod-
der, and all vegetation is suffering severely.
Clab Items.
At the last Club meeting Thomas
Fitzgerald, Beaver, Pa,, was enrolled as a
member, and Jacob Beckert, of Mt. Troy,
was proposed.
B.Tbosch, of Highland Park, and a
member of the Florists' Club, left for
Europe a few weeks ago on a visit to his
home. Mr. Frosch was very unfortunate a
few days before his departure, as the house
in the parks where he made his home was
burned to the ground before help arrived,
and all his belongings and about $500 in
currency were destroyed.
F. BURKI is back again from the old
country, where he had an elegant time. As
the trip was more for recreation than any-
thing else, Mr. Burki did not visit many
horticultural establishments ; he seems to
have been benefited a great deal as he is
looking well.
C. T. SlEEERT had no rest until he got a
store on his hands ; he has bought that of
L. Bichter on Federal St., Allegheny, who,
on account of his brother's death, had to
sell having no one to take charge of it. Mr.
Siebert is an extensive grower of cut
flowers and plants, and will have no
trouble to stock up the store as well as
his market stand, and our hope is that he
may succeed in his new venture. Walter
Harvey, who is well known, having been
with A. M. & J. B. Murdoch, and Ludwig
& Richter for many years, is in charge of
the store, and should have no trouble to
get trade. E. C. Beineman.
Hartford, Conn.
At a special meeting of the Hartford
Horticultural Society, held Friday even-
ing, August 24, it was decided to hold a
Fall exhibition on Wednesday and Thurs-
day, September 19 and 20. The number of
classes will be as follows: Plants and flow-
ers, 15 ; vegetables, 17 ; fruits, 11. Any
new variety of vegetable considered de
serving by the judges will be awarded a
certificate of merit.
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Wm. Clark is building three houses as
follows : 160x25 feet, for roses ; 100x20 feet,
for 'mums; 100x9 feet, for violets. The
houses will be heated by steam.
J. E. K.
Alphabetical Index to Advertisements
in this issue.
-Title page; p. !52, col. 1, 2, (
Clivysantbeinum— Page 771, col. 4.
CleinatiB-Paee761, col. 8,4.
Coleus— PftRe 7dft, CO]. 4.
Cut FlowerH- Page 769, col. 4; p. 770, col. 1, 2. 3, 4:
p. 771. col. 1, 3. 4; p. 774, col. 1, 2.
Cyclamen— Pape 765, col. 1.
"-=~=.,g_Pace 761. col. 3.
;ers-PaRe 762, col. I. 2; p. 772, col. 3, i.
i' I.elterN-PaKe 772. col. 1.2.
• Pnppe— Title paKe._
Qd Vases, Um
Greenhouses, etc. (for sale and lease)— Page
771 col. 3.
Genistas— Title page,
HatI Insurance— Page 773, col. I.
Hardy Plants, Shrubs, Climbers, etc.-Fage
769. col. 4.
Eleatfne Apparatus— Page 773. col. 2, 3. 4; p. 774,
col. 3. 4.
Illustrations-Page 772, col. ♦.
Insecticides and Fungicides— Page 753, col. 1, 2,
col. 4; p. 769, col. 4; p. 774, col. 3,4.
Moss— Page 753, col. 1.
Mushroom— Page 753, col. 1: p. 771. col. 3, 4.
N u rsery Stock— Page 765, col. 2. 3; p. 774, col. :
Orchids— Page 771. col. 4.
Pnn.y— Paee 76:). col. 2.3,4; p. 705. col. I.
-Page 769. col.
— Page 771, col
iphH— Pase 772. col. 2.
Printing— Page 771, col. 4; p. 774, col. 3. 4.
; Stakes.— Page 753, col. 1.
lettia— Page 761, col. 4.
Seeds— Title Daaie; 0. 752. col. 1, 2, 3, 4; p. 763, col.
1.2,3,4; p. 761, col. 3. 4.
Smiinx— Page 761, col. 4; p. 765, col. 1, 4; p. 374,
col. 1,2.
Tools, Implements, etc.- Page 772, col. 1, 3.
Veicetable nnd Small Fruit Plants. Seeds.
etc.— Page 752, col. 1.2; p. 771, col. 4: p. 774, col. 2.
Violets-Page 765. col. 1, 2.
764
The Klorist's Exchange;
Report of Committee on Awards.
GREENHOUSE APPLIANCES AND
FLOWER POTS.
Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,
ouoiatale mention.
VENTILATING APPARATUS.
Hitchlngs & Co., New York, Certificate of
C, Honorable
Merit.
E. Hippard, Toungsti
The Ormsby Ventilating System, Mel-
rose, Mass., Honorable Mention.
Cliadborn Automatic Ventilator, from
Chadborn-Keunedy Mfg. Co., Fishkill-on-
tlie-Hudeon, N. Y., Honorable Mention, de-
serving' attention of the florists.
Hitchings & Co., New York, Honorable
Mention for Greenhouse Benches of Iron Con-
struction.
Hitcliings & Co., New York, Honorable
Mention for Greenhouse Construction of Iron.
Hitclxings & Co., New York, Highly com-
mended for Greenhouse Gutter.
. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O., Cer-
tificate of Merit for construction of yreen-
housesof Cypress Lumber.
Chas. Zeller )
W, Ellison, )- Committee.
E. Haentze,
Rawson's Chrysanthemum Yarns.
A customer came into my store last
November when 'mums were in good
display.
"Veil, how you vas, mein herr?
My shimrainys, aint dose nice eiu grosse
pusy blumen," pointing to a vase of big
fellows.
" I vants ein sausage bokay vor mein
bestest girl.''
"A sausage bouquet." I thought a
moment — "Ah, I suppose you refer to a
corsage bouquet." " Ya, dat ist so."
" Well, one of these large blooms will be
amply sufticient. I think." " I mind
notings de price, Katrina ein schane fine
J'raulein, m^ikes your eyes most vater, see
'er pooty vace. I dakes de vohl lot."
And he did.
Katrina must have been the blooming-
est gu-1 out " mit her big sausage
bouquet."
I had an order for a church wedding.
The bride's bouquet was a huge bunch of
Ivory 'mums, to be carried by a small
boy as page. It was a comical sight to
see the little chap stagger under his load.
For once people forgot to look at the
bride.
A young minister who was inclined to
take love for a text, as parsons sometimes
do, was courting a pretty girl, a musician
to wit. One day he took her a box of
chrysanthemums, but she was not at
home, so left them with Bridget, who
passed them over to her mistress as
"Christmas Anthems" that Rev. So. and
So had sent her, "with his compliments."
Without undoing the parcel she returued
the same with acurt note "that she pre-
ferred to select her own music."
How old is the chrysanthemum ? It is
as old as the hills, ye flower of the gods.
Yet, 1 have never been able to hud out
definitely, the Japs won't tell us, for a
fact, and the Chinese keep "mum."
Anyway it has come to stay, so what's
the odds. It doesn't hardly do to rake up
ancestors, rarely is it wise, we might un-
earth skeletons, and skeletons are not
always dry bones, they sometimes have
unsavory odors. Isn't it enough that
it's the biggest flower out, and likely to
remain so ? As we have already said, it
is the flower par excellence for decora-
tions and general decorative work apro-
pos, the common fault is over-crowding.
What's in a name? Anything that
smells as sweet would be a rose ! Shall
it be plain 'mum, chrysanthe or chrysan-
themum?
Let me not entirely exhaust your
patience. I close with this toast.
"Here's to the health, a votre sante of
every American florist, man or woman,
born of any nationaHty, so long as their
feet are on American soil, American
good will about them, and, America's
blue sky is over ail, provided that they
pin their faith on the chrysanthemum !
Snap Shots.
The florists took to the surf as naturally
as a duck to water.
The "clam diggers" who explored Brig-
autine Beach for shells got belated and
dined on cold victuals when they came
back. The liquid accompaniment com-
pensated somewhat for the hardship.
After reviewing the essays It will be
seen that to be a thoroughly equipped
florist it is necessary to be an artist, a
salesman, a bookkeeper, and a man of all
work. However, some good sound judg-
ment will not come amiss.
The bowling match furnished material
for a good deal of excitement. There is no
doubt the denizens of the city by the sea
thought a corner of bedlam had got loose
on the second evening of the contest.
"Sir John" had a narrow escape from
drowning. A big wave carried liim away
from his mooring, and he was glad to be
towed in by one of the surf boats.
Who said the S. A. F. was going into a
decline ? It will live as long as we delight
to meet each other on this terrestrial
sphere.
The wind failed to carry the boat con-
taining the Carnation Society away from
shore, but the solitary "Mme. Crozy" on
board was just as happy as a "big sun-
flower."
A party of florists engaged a conveyance
to take them around town. A rotund
Western man was the first to mount the
steps, when the driver ejaculated : '*Say,
mister, if your crowd are all as big as
yourself, I'm going to cancel this engage-
ment."
The Florists' Exchange gave some
specimens of live newspaper work that
would have been creditable to a big daily
newspaper.
Pittsburg is just the city for a conven-
tion. It is within reach of everybody, and
its convention ought to beat the record.
The Florists' Hail Association makes a
big showing, and the new treasurer, Al-
bert M. Herr, is not only well known but
favorably known to the trade as a man
noted for square dealing.
The shuffle boards were an attraction
the florists could not resist.
A half dozen of the good looking young
men were photographed in bathing suits.
They ought to have the picture framed,
with the title, "American Beauties."
The work of the fire insurance commit-
tee shows what a few energetic men can
do. Chairman Michel did a great deal of
hard work and his absence handicapped
the committee, but Seidewitz and Ksler
got there just the same. Mr. Michel has
the satisfaction of knowing that the com-
mittee has a wide field before it, and it is
to be hoped that better rates of insurance
will follow their work.
H. B. Beatty for treasurer is the right
man in the right place. Wm. J. Stewart
is a sheet anchor, of course.
As a literary effort Grove P. Rawson's
talk on the Evolution of the Chrysanthe-
mum was a stunner.
Did you hear President Anthony's song?
It has 48 more verses than the Duke of
York's I
The gardener's certificate discussion
ended in smoke.
When will our Convention delegates
render the acknowledged courtesy due to
essayists and other speakers by remaining
m their seats while these gentlemen are
talking ? Was the continued interruption
due to thoughtlessness or what ?
They were slightly rewarded for their
labors. Who ? Robert Craig. John West-
cott and Superintendent Watson. In
what manner? They each got a bowline
prize.
"Only make us welcome, Pittsburg;
don't try to emulate Philadelphia." Thus
spake the Sage of Buffalo.
Weary Ike and Dusty Rhodes would
have trembled in their boots had they
heard the slug shot man's opinion of
them.
Another: "When you have a good man,
treat him well : make it to his advantage
to stay with you."
Are the growers selfish ? Ask Sam
Goldring.
For a first-class song ask the fiorist from
Bridgeport, Conn. His charming tenor
voice will astoiiish you.
Who was Buffalo's mascot ? Why, H.
A. Bunyard, from Short Hills, N. J.
One good essay each day is enough. All
in favor of this motion will please say
"aye."
Grove P. Rawsou, of Elmira, N. Y.,
easily carried ofif the oratorical honors of
the day. His was the most charming and
delightful talk we have listened to in a
long time.
Florists' Clubs, who want to follow out
the lines indicated by the Exchakge the
other day, and enlist popular enthusiasm
on behalf of floriculture, by engaging the
services of talented men such as Grove P.
Rawson, for instance, could fill their halls
to overflowing with an audience that
would be held "at attention" all the way
through. Nothing dry there !
At least one essayist will hereafter ap-
preciate the value of a typewriter who
knows how to spell.
We know a few exhibitors who are quite
satisfied with the result of their outlay.
We will add that at every flower show it
will pay tradesmen to make a display of
goods suitable for the public ; it will also
increase the general interest.
John G. Esler's resolution to appoint a
committee to consider ways and means for
drawing the S. A. F. and its offshoots
nearer to each other was a thoroughly
good one, and one of the most important
steps taken at the meeting. Messrs. Esler,
Hill and Beatty are a trio well able to cope
with the problem.
It was a man from the Occident who told
a reporter that the delegates from out his
way persisted in taking to the water in-
stead of attending to business.
Sunflower seed is said to be very fatten-
ing for chickens. There are a few hun-
dred acres of land between Camden and
Atlantic City that might be successfully
utilized in raising this seed. A change of
scenery from scrub growth of every de-
scription to the waving sunflower would
be a great relief to the traveler.
Did anyone ever before hear an address
of welcome from a mayor the while he kept
a toothpick in his mouth?
The Society of American Florists has
grand objects to achieve; it has far more
good work in front of it than is given to
most associations; let us all assist by
every means in our power. It needs men
and money. It can quadruple its member-
ship by adopting a policy that will in-
terest, instruct and facilitate commercial
dealings between members. The money
will then be forthcoming.
" The Society of American Florists and
the Clubs." The article which appeared
in the Florists' Exchange of August 18
under the above caption, has set a good
many minds at work. One result is seen
in the appointment of a committee to
devise means to draw the Society and its
offshoots closer together.
A different method of judging exhibits ,
at the trade show seems to be called for.
An exhibitor who last year obtained a cer- |
tiflcate of merit, and who, since that time, ;
had made many improvements in his ■
specialty, this year was highly commended.
If the idea is to apportion the honors so !
that each exhibitor shall at some time re- i
ceive the highest award the certificates are
worthless ! Judging by points the rose,
chrysanthemum and carnation will soon be
in vogue ; will not some bright mind for-
mulate a scheme for the fair and equitable
judging at the S. A. F. yearly trade ex-
hibit ?
St. Paul, Minn.
Trade is very dull though a little better
than it was a year ago. Good flowers are
scarce and roses are in fair demand. Sweet
peas, balsam, asters, candytuft, mignonette
are all in fair demand. Funeral flowers are
steadily growing: in favor from year to year,
and as prices become somewhat lower the
demand for then
The intense drought still continues. Mar-
ket gardeners are "bluer" than ever ; prices
are not ruling high owing to the immense
amount of stuff shipped in, and with a very
small crop and low prices many are becoming
discouraged.
This has been a good year for building
operations, on account of the low price of
material and labot. The florists here have
not taken advantage of this to any great ex-
tent, though some 15,000 feet of glass is
being added in the city. This means quite
an increase in the annual production, though
no more than has been warranted by the
annua! sales of the past two years. At any
rate the business here is not overdone to any
great extent and if the florists will only keep
together and maintain prices they ought to
sell all they grow at good figures.
One of the finest private places in the State
is owned by J. J. Hill, the railroad magnate
of this cty. The houses, live or six in num-
ber, contains some 4,000 or 5,000 square ft et
of glass, and are filled with choice and thrifty
stock. One house, 60x20 feet is devoted to
grape growing, the Black Hamburg and Gol-
den Muscat being the varieties grown. Im-
mense clusters of large fruit depend from the
vines tinged with the colors of approaching
maturity. The sight is a beautiful one in-
deed to every lover of fruit, and who is not,
and the luscious, fruit a temptation from which
one must constrain himself.
Passing from this house through a series
of smaller houses built in terrace like proces-
sion, we emerge into the lower one where a
fine collection of choice Tea roses is seen.
Farther on in another house are an orchid col-
lection, mostly cattleyas, anthuriums, crotons,
begonias, etc., all in the very best condition
and all adding their wealth of beauty to the
fine display.
The houses themselves are built on a side
hill with a southern exposure, are light, well
ventilated, and built in a most substantial
manner at an expense of several thousand
dollars. They are heated throughout by hot
water, have a large potting room, and a neat
little office and a well-supplied library in con-
nection. Neatness is the rule of the estab-
lishment, and many ladies' parlors do not
look any trimmer nor more orderly.
In the yard outside we noticed a number of
Delaware and Concord grapes in fruit, while
large beds of showy annuals were one mass
of bloom.
The whole establishment is a model through-
out, and is ably presided over by Mr. Ricke,
formerly with Mendenhall, of Minneapolis, a
courteous and w^ell-bred gentleman, thorough-
ly conversant with the business and in love
with his work.
The "Annual Outing" at Wildwood, on
the i6th, was quite a success, though the
attendance was not large. Much praise is
due to secretary Swanson for his efforts in
making the programme^ and his enthusiasm
in seeing it carried out. If more of the
brethren would "enthuse" occasionally and
all cultivate a more social disposition, there
would be more unity of action, better sales,
and a better feeling all around.
Veritas.
Honeoye Falls, N. Y.
Edward F. Dibble Seed Co. of this
place was incorporated August 16 ; capital,
$20,000. Directors, Edward F. R. Dibble,
F. R. Jones and Alexander M. Holden,
The Klorist's Exchange.
765
15,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
From 2« in. pots, J2.00 per 100 ; $18.C0 per 1000.
SAWUEL J. BUNTING,
Elmtroail Ave. and 58th St., Pliiln.. Pn.
QMTT W P!:om 3 inch pots,
oiVlllvA-A. Strong, $3 per lOO.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May, N. J.
WHEH WRITING MENTION THE FLOHIST'S EICHaMSE
CYCLAMEN,
4 inch pots, extra flue,
$2.00 per doz; $15.00 per 100.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS,
VIOLETS.-MIIRIE LOUISE.
Nice plants, free from disease, $5.00
per 1005 $45.00 per 1000. Cash with
order. Sample, 10 cts.
GE0E6E SALTFORD,
Violet Specialist, - KHINEBFXK, N. Y.
MD.
r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦»»•♦»♦♦<
E. G. HILL &' CO., X
[wholesale Florists, |
2 ♦
I RICHMOND, INDIANA. ♦
^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦y ♦♦♦♦♦»♦■»♦♦♦
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS
VIOLETS 1 VIOLETS 1 1
10,000 MABIE lOUISB, flekl-grown, nice
clean plants, grown on new soil, at «5.00 per
100, S45.00 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory
retercnoe. Address
JOHN SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!
MARIB LOUISE.
Fine crowns, absolutely healthy and clean in every
particular, pot grown, J6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Samples, 10 cents.
W. J. CHINKICK, TRENTOS, U.J.
Large Crowns, Pot Gro;
FORCING ROSES.
If you want any clean, healthy
stock, (3 or 4 inch pots) ready for
shift, of Brides, Mermets or
Bridesmaids, I will give you a
bargain. Also a few Beauties,
Victorias and Testouts.
FRED. BiJRKI,
■WHOLESALE FLORIST,
Bellevue, Pa.
HYDRANGEAS, In yar., 4 inch pels. . . .$1.60 a doz.
POINSETTIAS. 1 inch pots 160 "
OYPERUS ALT., 3 inohpols 60 "
BESONrA, Semperd , Inoarnata, Snowdrop and
Compacta rosea 75ct8.per doz.
BEGONIA VERNON, 3inoh pots. ...50ctB.
JOHN C. EISELE,
•20th and Ontario Sts., Tioga Sla., PHILA., PA.
CHOICE STOCK ROSES.
Per 100
200 Erlde, 500 Perle, 500 Mermet,
strong, 8!^ and 4 inch pots S4 00
Marie Louise Violet clumps 5-00
Marie Louise Violets, 2% in. pots 2 OU
Carnations, strong $4.00 to 6.0O
FOR CASH.
W. W. GREENE & SON, Watertown, N. Y.
;n writing mention the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
.ruw.>» ruv „.„..,i. Healthy and Clean.
ti.CO per 100; $(0.00 per 1000.
The Liirtrest and Best that nan be Grown.
2 ln.r*J.OO per 100 ; 3 In., »3.00 per lOO.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUNl
4 1n.pols, $8.00 per 100; JlOOperdoz.
CEO. H.BENEDICT, Yorkvilie.N.Y.
WHEN vmrrmi MENTION THE CU)BISr-9 EXCHftNGE
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, H810.00 per 100.
1000 - ASPARAGUS - COMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, S35 per 100.
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
J. L. loose', Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WBrriNG MENTION THE FtOBIST'S EXCHANGE
SMILAX PLANTS CHEAP!
Out of 2 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
Js fine and large stock before. State
number you desire and I will give you
the lowest prices. Safe delivery and
best satisfaction guaranteed with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
■ Tbkms, strictly cash. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
Wyoming Co.. A«1ca, N. Y.
WHEHWHtTING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I
X STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville. Ohio. ^
^ wholesale Nurserymen and Jlorlsts, ^
t ran show as fine blocks of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, yines, Shrubs, Boses as can be ^
t FounfinVeV S^ We grow } million Eoses and million o( plants ann^ly. Trade list ,
t free. Correspondence solicited. ,".^° ■ .° Jt'i" t
BRIDESMAID.
1000 3 inch plants, select private stock ;
per 100, $6.00; 500 for $25.00.
AMLING BROS,, Rose Growers,
MAYWOOD, ill.
2J^ inch pots
•Per 100. Per 1000
AMERICAN BEAUTY, b«'»^' "^i^l^dS^s"*""'
CARNATIONS, all the new and old sorts. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, POt gro we
Please write for prices to A. S. MAC BEAN, Lakewood, Now Jersey.
, ROSES! ROSES! ROSES !|
At a BARGAIN for trie next Tliirty Days. J
; Fine, Clean, Wealthy stock, s.n.ablefoHmmediate^^^^^^^^^ ♦
: I.KsT'^n^fsTnd 6Tn?h pots, "carnftfons and i^^ole^sf ri,^ opeS ground. Send tor list. ♦
i Mention this paper
*♦>.♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
BRIDE** !^. »2 50 (22 60
MKBMET 260 22 60
GONTIER 2«l, 2260
son PERT 2 60 22 50
WHITE LAFKANCE 2 TO um
SUNSET 2 80 25 to
And all other Slandnrd Varieties. 2«; ^ and
iii In. pots. Write for prices. Terms cash with order
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Casli with order.
ROBERX F. TESSON,
West Forest Park. ST. LOUIS, MO.
Good heavy 3 inch stock, 82.60 per 100;
$20.00 per 1000.
Bvtra heavy 3 inch stock, $3.00 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000.
PANSIES.
Guaranteed as good as the "best." They
outshine many of the so-called best stia ms
Have been in competition with the leiulii.s
growers. Our patrons say they cannot be beat.
f^^.T^t^^^\ ^'A per 1000.
FERNS.
Very fine, 3 inch stock, well hardeui-d.
Adiantum Cuneatum. Pteris Adiantoides.
PterisOretica Alba Lineata, Pteris Pal-
mata, Pteris Serralata, Ptoris serrulata
Cristata, Cyrtomiam Falcatum, Poly-
sticUiuiii Prollflcnm, Polysticliium Cor-
iaceum, Selagluellas, in variety.
$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
CARNATIONS.
AN ELEGANT LOT OF
Daybreak, Garfield,
^lll^iZ' NelUe'^Lewil '
"Prtftin ^' Uoriier,
c?Ioit: ^- ?;,""'•
kosTguTe^"' im?,^"an Flag, Etc.
|^"Write for Prices, etc.
^"Terms Cash with order.
BETSCHER BROS.,
Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WHITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
In ZVu 3 and 4 inch pots.
All the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
-"--^\::,::2::^^r^rfi=yroSu::rr;^s:r'^"'^"*-
KA1SERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR, SUNSET, PERLE,
MERMET, SAFRANO, LA FRANCE, BRIDESMAID, BRIDE,
BON SILENE, MME. HOSTE, MME. CUSIN.
3 inch pots, «5.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, SS.OO per 100.
X>iljXjiOKr, :]Blooxnslc>vi.rs,
R
UowO inch pots.
GOOD, CI-EAN. HEALTHY STOCK
Bride, Mermet, Bridesmaid,
Wootton, Watteviiie, Mad. Ousin.
■Write for rrices,
H. DALE, Brampton, Ont.
BITING MENTION
Roses. Roses.
J. Xj.
»a.
ROSES FOR WINTER FLOWERING.
American Beauty,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria,
AND Bridesmaid.
Strone plants, out of S^ inch pots, ready for immediate
planting.
$12.00 per 100.
Mcteor,Brlde,MeTmel,SIine.Cu»in, NiphetoB,
Wootton and Perle,
Strong plants, ont of 3^ inch pots, ready for immediate
planting.
$9.06 per 100.
F. R. PIERSON COMPANY,
" TABRVTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. T.
lOUO Bride
1000 C. Mermet ...
500 Mine. Home
600 Perle
500 La France ...
3000 M.Goillot ...
1000 "
1000 Sou De Malm
1000 " "
1500 C. Soupert...
1000 "
■' 4.00
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•• 4.00
..2!^- " 3.00
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500 SMILAX 3 in. pots. S'.f.5i>
laOO HYDRANGEAS " 4.00
These plants are all perfectly clean and healtliy.
toxll: J. D. Brenneman, Harrisburg, Pa.
Will Exchange fcr 500 Ivory Chryaantliemuma.
ORIST'S EXCMANGF
Strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Watteviiie, Bon
Silene, Cnsin.fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at $7.00 per 100.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fislilcili, N.Y.
766
The Florist's Exchange.
The Bowling Contest.
An unfortunate blunder caused the
types to announce last week that the New
York Club's grand total was 3,388, when it
should have been 2,488. In the confu.yion
incident to the close of the match, the
third game of the New York Club was re-
ported as 774 when it should have been
874, and this did the business.
The scores of the three games, added to-
gether, show that verj few players attained
the 4.50 mark ; Mepsted (458) and P. Scott
(457) for Buffalo ; Leuly (458) and Keppler
(470) for New York, were the only players
who passed that figure. Mr. Keppler, of
the New York Club, carries off the honor
not only of having made the highest indi-
vidual score in a single game, but also the
highest Individual score in the three games
combined.
The tournament has been the most suc-
cessful ever held in the annals of the Con-
vention, and the entry of ten clubs in the
contest was something unprecedented.
These matches are bound to become more
and more a distinguishing feature of the
social side of the annual gathering, and
should be encouraged. Now that Buffalo
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Pointe and information from seedsmen, and all
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor SEEn Trade, care of Ploribts' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
S. B. Dicks, representing Cooper, Taber
& Co., seed growers and merchants, Lon-
don, arrived here on Sunday, August 26.
He will remain in the country until Oc-
tober 20, and in the interval will visit the
principal cities and towns.
European Tfotes.
No change for the better in the weather
of northern Europe has taken place since
last week's notes were desnatcbed and to-
day we are apparently as far off as ever from
any settled time. It is time that the work
of harvesting our early radishes was in
progress, but, except in the south, where
the breadth is small and the quality
somewhat doubtful, the harvest has not
yet begun. The continuous showery time
now prevailing from the Atlantic to the
Russian frontier and beyond, keeps every-
thing in a green and sappy state. This is
not only a hindrance to the harvest but
may probably injuriously affect the quality
of the seed. As the radish crops in Eng-
land are harvested much later than in
France, no great harm has been done to
tpem thus far, and should September be
fine the large breadth planted there may
be harvested in fair condition.
It is to be hoped that the coming
Wmter will be a mild one, for our
biennial plantings for 1895 are so far
advanced that the effect of a very
severe time would be disastrous
in the extreme.
Simultaneous with reports of poor
crops of peas in Canada come reports
of serious damage to the same in
Germany and England. It looks as
If prices will be way up on some
of the later sorts.
As regards flower seeds little
that IS fresh can be said. Flowers
live only in and from sunshine;
without it they wither and die.
Pansy and nasturtiums are the
greatest sufferers, the former being
continued in bloom when the seed
should be formed and the latter
developing an extraordinary pro,
fusion of leaf at the expense of
flower and seed.
While on the subject of flower
seeds the following particulars of
novelties for the coming season
will doubtless be acceptable to those
who are now engaged in compiling
their new catalogues.
Sweet Peas are now in the ascend-
ant and Eckford will send out the
following ;
Eliza Eckford, standard, a pretty
hue of rose, the backs having a flake
of deep rose, wings delicately
striped rose.
Duchess of York, white, deeply
ever great its merits might be, it is possible
that some more popular designation may
be chosen for this very valuable and
beautiful introduction. A large flowered
white Trimardeau, with faint purple
pencillings in place of the large violet eye,
has been named Aurora, and will, if con-
stant, be a great acquisition.
Dianthus chinensis laciniatus, Salmon
Queen, is sufficiently described by its name.
The salmon is distinctly flushed with
scarlet and is very effective.
Clarkia elegans fl. pi. compacta is the
name of a very perfect, dwarf double form
of the C. elegans rosea. .
EtJKOPBAN Seeds.
has carried away all the honors, there will
be no doubt a great deal of training in-
dulged in throughout next season by the
losing clubs in preparation for an attempt
to wrest from the winner some of the
spoils.
In the bowling competition for the best
individual scores, open to all who did not
compete in the team matches, there were
26 entries. Prizes, consisting of handsome
scarf pins, were offered to the three bowl-
ers making the highest score. These were
won by R. Craig, 166; G. Watson, 155; J.
Westcott, 150. Other scores were Peter
MacDonald, 145; J. Walker, 140; C. Kahlert
136; G. T. M. Cottam, J. P. Habermehl
^^^''^^^' "^"^^ I'^^S; Paul Dailledoui.e'
126; W. Graliam, 135; J. Roehrs, 123
-tred. Keller and C. Longinette, each, 123 ■
A. Lutz, 120 ; G. McLean, 116 ; H Bayers
dorfer, 115; DT Connor, 110; E. Lons-
dale, 109; F. Adelberger, 106; Geo. Camp-
u' I*' Being allowed but one game
eacti these scores must not be considered
as indicating the full ability of the play-
Misfortune Still Pursues Us.
We had hoped to give in this issue an
exact reproduction of the scores as they
appeared on the various blackboards, but
at the moment of going to press we find
the photo-engraver has made the plate
]ust double the size of our page, rendering
it useless for our purpose. Under more
favorable auspices it will appear next
week.
striped and barred' with 'delicate
pinkish purple, large flowers fine
form.
Duke of York, standard, bright
rosy pink, primrose tint, wines
primrose, tinted white.
Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, white, heavily
striped and flaked with bright rose.
Meteor, standard, bright orange salmon
wings delicate pink, veined purple
Novelty, standard, orange rose, wings
delicate mauve, margined rose.
Other varieties may be ready later, but
particulars are not yet forthcoming
Britannia (Dobbie), maroon and blue will
not be ready for this season, and Blanche
Burpee (Eckford), the grandest of all the
whites, will also be held back another
year.
In Mignonettes, a pointed spiral form of
the Golden Queen named Golden Gem,
will be chiefly valuable for pot culture
A double form of the tall Morning Glory
vvith white throat striped with purple is
also promised. So far only one color has
been obtained, but the German growers
will no doubt soon remedy this defect.
Heuohera sanguinea is one of the most
useful and yet one of the most neglected of
our hardy herbaceous plants ; itis possible,
however, that the pure white variety to be
sent out for 1895 will direct attention to a
plant simply invaluable for cut bloom, for
bouquets, and which no European Winter
has been known to kill.
Two new colors of the new annual wall-
flower are also promised, but it is possible
these may not be forthcoming for another
year.
In pansies a subsection of the wallflower-
colored (Lachsroth) strain has been raised
and designated tropaeoloides on account of
the resemblance of the brilliant colors to
those of the tropsolum. As, however, a
name like this would kill any pansy how-
Reports of Dutch Seed Growers.
The report of the Dutch seed growers on
the crops grown in Holland this season is
as follows:
•' Cauliflower promises a pretty good
crop.
"Cabbage, Savoy, Swede and turnip, suf-
fered very much from severe frost last
Winter, so that only about one-fourth of
the plants has been left ; these promise a
good crop.
"Brussels sprouts and borecole are
pretty good.
"Kohlrabi, good.
"Mangel beet and sugar beet, very good.
"Carrot, good ; a certain number of
plants are killed by recent rains.
"Onion and leek, very good.
"Spinach was very promising in the be-
ginning, but on account of the unfavora-
ble weather the crop will be under mid-
dling.
"Peas, good. The early varieties have
suffered from rain.
" Summer radish, good ; Winter radish,
very good.
"Celeriac and parsley, good ; cucumber,
bad. At first the prospects were very
promising, but the rainy and sunless
weather in July has injured the crops in
such a manner that the yield of many will
be under middling."
One of the largest London houses has re-
ported to their clients on this side thus:
"Beet, very short ; several sorts failed.
'Cabbage from one-fourth to one-eighth
of a crop.
"Borecole, kohlrabi, parsley, leek, onion,
mangel, carrot, sugar beet, spinach. Savoy,
Winter radish and rutabaga, good.
" Parsnip, lettuce and celery, rather
short.
"Turnip, some sorts very short, others
good.
"Summer radish, looking well on the
whole, but needing sun to ripen it up."
An English Seedsman's Views on the
Tariff.
Mr. S. B. Dicks, of London, who repre-
sents Cooper, Taber & Co., one of the
largest seed houses on the other side, fa-
vored us with a call this week. He gives it
as his opinion that the reduction of ten
per cent, on garden and agricultural seeds
is decidedly in favor of a larger importa-
tion from Europe ; and that the largest
Importers will receive the greatest benefit.
A difficulty that presents itself is the
clause in the bill setting forth that each
package shall have a mark, stamp or
brand, showing the quantity of each arti-
cle in each package, a penalty being fixed
m case the quantity is understated. This
from the manner in which seeds are put
up tor export, will entail enormous labor,
and he considers it impossible to properly
carry it into effect. (We may mention
that on inquiry at the office of the Col-
lector of the Port, we ascertained that the
wording of the section relative to marking
must at present be conformed to ; but the
officials are in correspondence with the
Department to find out whether the sec-
tion may not be susceptible to a broad in-
terpretation with a view r.o obviate a de-
tailed list of contents appearing on the
outside package, and thus expedite busi-
ness.)
Mr. Dicks states the American trade is
receiving the careful attention of many of
the leading seed houses in Europe, who
each are striving to furnish a high grade
class of stock. While in previous years
anything was considered good enough by
some for the American market,'now noth-
ing is too good. The international exhibi-
tions held in various parts of Europe have
done very much to advance the quality of
the seed offered, and the frequent visits of
American seedsmen to Europe have en-
abled the European seed growers to ascer-
tain more exactly what are the varieties
that are most needed on this side and de-
vote themselves to the production of these
in the highest degree of perfection.
The Society of American Florists and
the Clubs.
Editor Florists^ Exolumae :
I wish to thank you for the space you
have given up to statistics, etc., about
florists' clubs, for the good advice given,
and the truthful points brought out iri
your able summing up of the facts and
datas brought forward. Your idea about
the position the clubs and the National
Society should occupy toward each other
is, in my mind, an ideal one, and though it
would throw a lot of work on the should-
ers of a few men who are willing to work
to accomplish such a change, still I do not
consider it at all impossible to bring
about. It would be the helping hand to
pull many of the local clubs out the rut
where they are stuck, and there is no
question in my mind but that it would be
beneflcial to the national organization as
well, as by giving the clubs the privilege
of electing delegates to the convention the
members attending such meetings would
be the best from each section of the coun-
try, and they would, I think, make the
convention's deliberations still more dig-
nified, interesting, and respected. The
membership in the S. A. F. is not secured,
and it will not increase very fast, as, of
course, only the small minority of florists
in the countryare able to attend conven-
tions, and I know few will join the Society
if they are not so located that they see a
chance of being able to attend frequently,
or at least occasionally. I do hope the
idea you so ably expressed in a late num-
ber of your estimable journal will be
brought forward and discussed. Of course
it will take years, probably several of
them to bring about the changes, but if
we can only get the idea agitated and dis-
cussed, and have the many objections that
are sure to be raised against any such pro-
ject met and talked over, I believe most of
us will be convinced your idea is a practi-
cal one, and a beneflcial one all around.
„^ .„ , Aug. S. Swahson.
St. Paul.
The S. A. F. Nomenclature Committee
and Popular Names.
Editor FLorista^ Exdluinge :
If the Nomenclature Committee of the
S. A. F. has set itself to the task of revis-
ing the popular names of plants instead of
working in its more legitimate sphere,
which I always supposed was to rescue the
more desirable commercial plants from a
plethora of aliases, and determine their
correct botanical and horticultural names,
I fear it has undertaken a herculean task
which without the co-operation of every
other horticultural and botanical society
both in this and other countries will lead
to no good results, rather making matters
more confused.
The committee in its report referring to
the wrong classification of plants gives as
an instance the well known Richirdia
Africana, commonly known as "Calla
Lily," or "Lily of the Nile," and says "not
being a lily at all it should not be cata-
logued as such," and "there are several
other misnomers in this line that we think
should be corrected."
The name lily applied to the Richardia is
a misnomer certainly, and among the
other misnomers where the name lily is
popularly used the committee probably
had in mind lily of the valley, water lily
day lily, and spider lily. Now these names
are, in connection with the plants they
represent, household wordsamong English
speaking races ; everybody having a faint
knowledge of flowers knows these plants
by their popular names instead of by
Richardia, convallaria, nympha3a,hemero-
callis, and pancratium. When a firm offers
lily of the valley simply under its popular
name in their catalogue, where does the
evil complained of come in? Scientific men
say it belongs to the same natural orderas
the lily , but that does not make it a lily, and
the Nomenclature Committee to be consist-
ent will have to taboo the name, but I think
I am safe in saying that the people will call
It lily of the valley as long as the English
language lasts and thesame with water lily.
I don't believe we could find two florists or
gardeners in a hundred who would wish
these beautiful names done away with
from their long established usage, and con-
sidering that the standard horticultural
and popular botanical works have adopted
them, I think the Nomenclature Commit-
tee would be wise to let the matter drop
and devote itself to adopting the modern
generic and specific names, together with
a revision of the varietal names of the
plants in commerce. G.
Xhe^ Kt^orist's Exchange.
767
ORCHID GROWERS' CALENDAR.
Cypripedium X Harrisianum is a very
fine sort for cut flower purposes, and one of
the largest of the barbatum hybrids. The
fohage is often over a foot long, oblong-
acuminate, and beautifully tesselated with
deep green, on a paler green ground.
The waxy flowers are borne single, or in
pairs on stout, pubescent brown scapes a foot
long, and expand about four inches ; the dor-
sal sepal is green, bordered with white and
flushed with dark brown and vinous purple ;
petals vinous, waxy brown, the inferior half
paler, and divided by a dark brown median
line ; lip pale green, flushed with vinous
brown below the aperture.
This is one of the oldest of the Veitchian
hybrids, and the varieties Pitcherianum and
superbum still take something very fine to
excel them. The plants should be grown in
pots, one-half filled with clean drainage, the
balance to consist of well mixed peat fiber
and sphagnum, equal parts, pressed in firmly
around the roots, leaving the plants when fin-
ished at a slight elevation above the rim of
the pots. A good supply of water is essen-
tial at all times, and syringing overhead is
beneficial in fine weather. They grow best
in an intermediate temperature, and if not
given too much water during Winter may be
grown along with the C insignes.
Cattleya LoDDiGEsn. — This is a very
distinct form and one well worth cultivating
for cut flower purposes, on account of its
well developed flower scapes. The terete,
narrow stems are 1-2 feet high, supporting
two or three oblong-ovate, bright green
leaves at the summit. The flowers measure
about four inches across, and are borne sev-
eral together on terminal scapes 8-12 inches
long ; sepals and petals pale rosy lilac ; lip
trilobate, the superior lobe corrugated and
crisped, sulphury white, tinged with lilac, the
inferior lobes pale rosy lilac; the disc is orange
colored, with six raised veins extending to
the base.
The plant should be grown under basket
culture, in rough material, composed of
chopped fern rhizoma and live sphagnum, in-
terspersed with nodules of charcoal to keep it
open. The roots should be kept moderately
wet, and the plant requires syringing over-
head once or twice a day to keep the bulbs
plump, otherwise they have a tendency to
shrivel. A temperature of 75 degrees by
day, and 60-65 degrees by night will keep the
plants in good condition during Winter.
Dendrobium veratrifolium is an in-
teresting and pretty species from New Guinea,
attaining a height of four feet. The canes
are much swollen at the base, and clothed
with bright green shining ovate leaves 4-6
inches long ; the young shoots are often
tinged with bronze. The loose racemes issue
distichously from the apical third of the canes
in profusion, are 18-24 inches long, and sup-
port on slender pedicles 25 or more flowers
each expanding over two inches. Sepals and
narrow, spatulate petals white, the latter
tinged with green ; lip tri-lobed, pale green,
suffused and penciled with purplish-blue ;
disc white with three blue-margined keels ;
column and spur pale green.
This is a free growing species, but in order
to grow it well, it requires a warm moist
atmosphere of 75-80 degrees by day, and 65-
70 at night ; with sun heat 90 degrees will do
no harm; indirect sun is beneficial. It should
be potted in rough peat fiber, or sphagnum,
intermixed with lumps of charcoal, and given
liberal drainage. During the growing season
the plant must never become dry at the roots,
and in bright weather syringing overhead is
beneficial ; when the canes have finished,
syringing alone will keep the bulbs plump,
and the roots should have scarcely any water
until the plant again starts action.
Dendrobium moschatum (D. calceolus).
This is a large growing species with upright
evergreen canes 3-5 feet high, and oblong-
ovate bright green foliage 4-6 inches long,
which in the young shoots is often striated
with brown. The canes continue to bloom at
different times during Summer for several
years. The scapes issue from the apical por-
tion, are pendulous, 10-18 inches long, and
carry several large flowers, each expanding
three inches across. Sepals and broader
petals ovate, rich buff yellow, tinted with sal-
mon ; lip pouch-like, rather paler than the
petals, with two eye-like spots of dark
purple in the interior, the outer surface gl
dularly hairy.
During the growing period this species de-
lights in a warm, moist, lightly shaded posi-
tion, with plenty of water at the roots, and
syringing overhead in fine weather. When
at rest it does equally well in a warm or cool
house, and requires only enough water to
keep the canes from shriveling. It may be
grown in either pot or basket, well drained, in
a mixture of chopped sphagnum and crocks,
or charcoal.
Oncidium cebolletum is a bulbous
species. The leaves are succulent, terete,
and dark green in color, attaining a length of
10-15 inches. The slender panicles are two
or more feet long and many flowered. The
flowers are small, expanding about an inch ;
sepals and petals pale yellow, spotted with
brown, the latter most profusely ; lip tri-
lobed, bright yellow, dotted with brown on
the tuberculate disc.
This species does well on a block with a
little sphagnum beneath it to retain moisture,
or it may be cultivated in a well drained bas-
ket with chopped peat fiber and sphagnum
moss. A great deal of water is not necessary
at the roots at anytime ; syringing overhead
once or twice a day during the growing season
should be given, and occasionally when at
rest, to keep the leaves healthy. Intermediate
or cool treatment suits it best.
Robert M. Grey.
Eu chads.
The Eucharis or Amazon lily is without
doubt the finest and most beautiful white
flowering plant in cultivation, for it combines
all the essentials of a perfect flower — free
flowering, pure waxy white color, and deli-
ciously fragrant. It is a general impression
that they are a difficult plant to manage, so
that they are not much grown. This is erro-
neous, as they are easy things to grow, and
can be had in flower at almost any season.
The plants can be repotted at any time of year
when they are not showing flower, but care
must be taken not to disturb the ball too much
or to break many of the roots. They are
propagated by removal of the side shoots, and
soon make flowering bulbs. When grown in
masses in large pots it is not advisable to re-
pot too often, as my experience has been that
they flower more freely when not disturbed
too often and allowed to become rather pot
bound. When it is practicable, it is best to
plant it out on a bench or in a well drai
solid bed that has a couple of pipes through
it so that it can get some bottom heat. - If it
can be left for several years without disturb-
ing it in the bench it does much better. As
its native habitat is the swamps of the Amazon
region, moisture and heat are, of course, nec-
essary conditions to enable it to flower well.
They require about as much shade as you give
palms ; ■ of course in Winter they require less
shading than in Summer. A night tempera-
ture of about 65 degrees suits them. While
in full growth they require a liberal supply of
water and about once a week a watering with
manure water. They should be syringed
twice a day, and in Winter once a day. At
times, especially if allowed to get too dry,
they are subject to attacks of greenfly and
thrip; then they should be sponged and fumi-
gated several times in succession, and that
effects a cure. They sometimes get attacked
by mealy bug, and this must be sponged off,
for if it gets into the young flower spikes it
ruins the flowers. The soil best suited to
them is good fibrous loam, sand and well
rotted manure in equal proportions, and the
pots must be thoroughly drained, for while
the eucharis likes a liberal supply of water, the
soil must never become sour or failure to
flower will surely follow.
Some growers of this plant advocate a
thorough drying off of the bulbs, but I have
never had as good success when I have dried
them off as when I kept them growing, but I
always from the time the young growth was
completed until the plants began to show
flower, diminished the supply of water at the
roots but never dried off or allowed the plants
to get absolutely dry. As soon as the flower
spikes show, water liberally again. To get
them to flower well in Winter, water spar-
ingly from September till November, but
syringe liberally to keep the foliage clean and
healthy. There are two varieties of eucharis
sold as grandifiora. One is good and the
other is E. Amazonica, which is the most com-
mon one and is inferior in every respect.
E. GRANDiFLORA. The leaves of this
variety are dark green from a foot to eighteen
inches in length, ovate in shape and grace-
fully arched ; the flower stem is about eigh-
teen inches high, bearing from four to six
noble star-shaped blooms about four inches
across, pure white, with the cup tinged
greenish yellow, and exceedingly fragrant.
E. Amazonica. Theleavesare dark green,
the footstalk is longer than E. grandiflora,
and the leaf shorter and more rounded at tip;
flowers white but not as symmetrical or hand-
some and in every way inferior to grandiflora.
E. CANDIDA. This is a little gem resembl-
ing E. grandiflora in miniature, the flowers
being about an inch in diameter, and on this
account it is useful for bouquets where grandi-
flora on account of its size would be out of
place.
E. Sanderiana. This is claimed by its
introducer to be superior to E. Candida, but I
could never see any difference in the two
varieties, and until I do I shall consider it
identical with E. Candida.
Hackensack, N. J. Jas. S. Taplin.
Books Received.
The Orchid Growers' Manual. — That
orchids are ever gaining in popularity is prov-
ed by the mass of matter which is being issued
from the press in book form, as well as in the
form of articles in newspapers, and this work
under notice is probably the most generally
useful contribution to this class of literature,
as far as the practical cultivation is con-
cerned.
As this work has now passed into its seventh
edition, we do not think there is any stronger
proof needed of its value, and the extensive
experiences of the late Mr. B. S. Williams in
orchid cultivation are surely sufficient guaran-
tee that the cultural directions are sound.
His son and successor has amplified the work,
so as to bring it up to date. Naturally the
cultural directions being written for England
will not do to be taken to the letter in this
country, but they cannot fail, however, to be
of value to the intelligent cultivator. One
must be guided largely by the special circum-
stances of location, etc., and the most suc-
cessful gardener is he who can best adapt his
methods to his surroundings.
The previous edition of this work appeared
in 18B5, but so much has been added to our
knowledge of the orchid family, so many new
species, varieties and artificial hybrids have
been introduced since that time, that it is not
a matter of great surprise to find that the
compiler of this new edition has produced a
volume about twice the size of its predecessor.
The book itself is handsomely gotten up, well
printed on good paper, gilt edged, and bound
in cloth boards. It contains 800 pages, of
which the greater portion — over 700 — is devo-
ted to an alphabetical descriptive list of the
plants, the remaining space being occupied
with several interesting articles on habitats,
collecting, culture, propagation, construction
of houses, exhibiting, insects and diseases,
etc; the whole forming a library of orchid
literature in one volume,
TheHstof " select orchids" in cultivation
contains upwards of 2,500 entries, and is pro-
fusely illustrated with over 300 figures, many
of which are printed on plate paper, and the
general utility of the work is greatly assisted
by a synonymic index filling thirty-two pages,
at the end of the volume. In the enumera-
tion of the species of a genus, any special re-
quirements of a particular one, when differing
from that of the genus as a whole, is noted,
and the list of specially fine forms contains
references to valuable plants to be met with in
the collections of the leading connoiseurs in
this country as well as in Europe, but of neces-
sity many of the rarest and unique forms of
such popular species as Odontoglossum cris-
pum — to take what is perhaps the commonest
one of the whole family — are omitted, never-
theless as many as thirty-six are included.
Of the varieties of Laslia anceps. twenty-two
are described ; twenty-eight of Cattleya Tri-
anee and so on. These facts are sufficient to
show what the scope of the work is. The
book can be obtained through this office.
Obituary.
Staunton, III. — E. A. Bechtel, the
pioneer nurseryman of this part of the
state, died August 14, aged 70 years.
SPEINGFIELI>, O.
My last $5.00 ad. brought in orders to the
amount of .fllO.80. How does this strito you for
cheap advertising ? GEO. A. MEAD.
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Lilium Harrisii.
Will you please tell me through the
question box department of your paper,
which is the best size bulb of Lilium Har-
risii to force to get best results ; second,
the best time to pot them and size of pots ;
third, the best place to keep them and
what temperature ; and fourth, the proper
time to begin to force to get them for
Easter at a given temperature ?
Fair Haven, Mass. SUBSCRIBER.
ANSWER.
The proper answer to the above queries
will be to give our methods of cultivation
in detail, which are as follows : We find
the better plan is to pot the bulbs as soon
as received from Bermuda, and that a
careful selection of sizes is a matter of
great importance. For some years the
growers thought it the better plan to select
the largest bulbs possible, supposing they
were more sure of perfecting theirflowers;
but now the smaller sizes are more gener-
ally used. It is found that well-matured
bulbs, of from three to five inches in cir-
cumference, well grown in a five-inch pot,
will give from one to three flowers each,
and that the small bulbs will produce their
flowers in a much shorter time than the
larger ones. As the flower stems are cut
for decoration, close to the pot, as soon as
two or three flowers are opened the plant
from the small bulb will bring very nearly
as much as the other, which costs three
times as much at the start, and as much
more to grow. The plant sells for a given
price per flower, and, as there are not us-
ually more than three open at a time, the
unopened buds are of no value.
There is anotherimportant consideration
in the use of small bulbs, viz.: the time in
which they can be brought into flower. It
is not uncommon, with good management,
to have the smaller ones come into bloom
for Thanksgiving, after which they come
rapidly on. At this season flowers for dec-
orative purposes are in good demand,
consequently they bring satisfactory
prices. As Christmas is one of the best
seasons for the sale of these flowers, it is
an object to get them in at that time, and
the small bulbs are the only ones that can
be depended on for that purpose.
The bulbs come to us in several grades,
as from, "seven to nine" inches, but we
find it better to make at least two classes
from each grade; a four-inch bulb will
carry its flowers perfectly, in a five-inch
pot, while an eight or ten-inch pot will be
required for a bulb that is to make an ex-
hibition plant. There is a peculiarity
about this bulb not common to any other.
Each seems to have a time of its own to
develop its fiowers. In bringing forward
a hundred pots, where the bulbs are care-
fully selected as to size, and all given the
same treatment, there will be a marked
difference in their time of coming into
flower. For this reason, the practice of
growing them in boxes, or of planting out
on benches, is not a good one. When
planted singly, in pots, they can be re-
moved as soon as the stems are cut, and
their place filled by others to keep up a
succession.
In potting do not press the bulb down so
as to have the soil beneath it hard, as the
roots will not penetrate it freely, and do
not have the bulb more than half an inch
below the rim of the pot. Give them a
good watering, and then plunge the pots
in coal ashes in a cold frame, and cover
them with the same to the depth of one or
two inches, and over this a light covering
of leaves or fine hay, to prevent evapora-
tion, and to keep the bulbs moist and cool.
They should be kept perfectly dark and
away from the air, which would have a
tendency to stimulate leaf growth, which
is undesirable until the bulbs have had
ample time to make root growth.
For early flowers the pots can be brought
into the greenhouse by the middle of Sep-
tember, or as soon as active growth has
commenced, but never before the plant
has made a growth of at least an inch
above the pot. At this stage growth
should be encouraged and steadily main-
tained, a check is to them a serious mat-
ter, which will be plainly shown by blight,
insect enemies, and the absence of flowers.
For a healthful, vigorous growth, a free
circulation of air, even temperature, and
great care in watering, are rules that
must be strictly observed. They do not
require a high temperature, neither will
they submit to a low one. For general
cultivation, a temperature of from 70 to 80
degrees by day, and from 60 to 70 degrees
by night, will produce the best results.
But to be sure of a crop of flowers for
Christmas, a temperature of, at least, five
degrees higher should be maintained after
the first four weeks, in which case, air and
water must be proportionate.
The same rules should be observed in
forcing for fiowers for Easter ; the larger
bulbs should be potted for this purpose,
using eight-inch pots. Should the plants
make a vigorous growth, seemingly too
large for the pot, do not make a shift
under any circumstances, but supply the
additional food required, by liquid ma-
nure, which should be used liberally twice
a week. C. L. A.
A Conundrum.
In answer to "S's" question in former is-
sue of Florists' Exchange : *' How should
judges pass upon and award prizesthree
years in succession to the same variety?"
From his question I should infer that it
was exhibited before the same judges and
at the same Horticultural Society's exhibi-
tion for three years in succession, and each
exhibitor staged it as one of his own in-
troduction ; therefore the remedy is this:
Every fiorist who is interested in chrys-
anthemum culture, and especially those
who pose as judges at shows, should belong
to the National Chrysanthemum Society
of America. Before names of chrysanthe-
mums are catalogued, or before new ones
are offered for sale, the names proposed
and specimens of the flower should be sent
to E. E. Smith, Adrian, Mich., secretary of
the Society, to ascertain whether there is
another variety of that name, also to see
that it is not a duplicate of some other
seedling. Of course, if it is the same
variety only sent out under another name,
the first name registered is held to be the
correct one, and the others only synonyms;
and when such are discovered the Society
at once points them out to its members and
the trade generally.
As to j udges some of them are lamentably
incompetent, while others who are capable,
cannot keep track of the hundreds of
new varieties that are sent out each year,
and if B exhibits here and C and D at
other points at a distance why, of course,
they are not responsible; and if exhibits
were made at three different shows no
blame can be attached to the judges, if
these gentlemen were different in each
case.
If all three exhibited at the same show
the judges were not familiar with varie-
ties, and nothing but their ignorance can
excuse them, and it behooves intending
exhibitors and managers of fiower shows
to take care that none but competent men
are selected to pass on the merits of the
flowers and plants, and thereby much con-
fusion and ill feeling will be spared the
officials in charge of the various exhibi-
tions.
"What redress has B against A, and
what redress has C and D against A ?" .
When in the Fall of 1890 A sold to B the
entire stock and control of the seedling
chrysanthemum known as No. 6, that was
a contract which should have been made
and signed in legal form ; then if it were
proved that A did not surrender to B all
the stock, but kept some of it back and
sold it to other parties, knowing it to be
the same as that sold to B, B could re-
cover by law for breach of contract. But
if nothing but a verbal contract was made,
B has no grounds, unless made in the
presence of witnesses, and even then he
'' has but poor around to work on. The
only thing to do is to have no more deal-
ings with A, for a business man who will
not keep his word in a transaction of this
kind deserves to be boycotted by the trade.
In 1891 B named it and exhibited it,
thereby establishing a name for it. In
Spring of 1892 B distributed it, and at
same time A, in filling an order for C,
shipped plants marked on label *' B's seed-
ling, No. 6. " Now A must have flowered
it in Fall of 1891, therefore he knew he had
not sold all of his stock to B, as he had
contracted to do, so he has not the excuse
that a few plants were overlooked when
the rest were shipped, and he, knowingly,
from the evidence of its being labeled "B's
seedling, No. 6," reserved those plants for
his own profit, in violation of his agree-
ment, thereby showing him to be dishon-
est.
C, not knowing this, grew it on, and in
Fall of 1892 exhibited it as his own under
another name. In Spring of 1892, with
these representations, C distributed it,
selling B, who had not seen it in flower
with C, a quantity. From the evidence
C did not know that it was the variety
that B had sent out, and no blame can be
attached to C, who purchased it in good
faith ; the fac.t that it was labeled "B's
seedling, No. 6" does not show any evi-
dence of dishonesty on part of C, as many
growers have peculiar ways of labeling
seedlings. C would suppose A was not
going to send out a seedling that he sold
to some one else, therefore if he considered
it worthy of a name he sent it out in good
faith, and was justifled as to his claims as
its introducer. If he knew it was B's
seedling sold to him, why he was dishonest
to try and impose it on B as a different
variety, otherwise A is the dishonest
party again.
A, who is friendly with D, again sells
or disposes of stock to D, who in Fall of
1893 renames and exhibits it as Ms seed
ling.
After the time it has been on the mar-
ket we must believe that D has not seen it
or he would not send it out as a new vari
ety ; so he is innocent. All of the shady
part of the transaction lays at A's door,
who seems to have disposed of a small por
tion of his stock in the first place, and has
been selling it ever since, under misrepre
sentation, to unsuspecting buyers, show
ing a dishonesty of purpose all through
If A made a contract, duly signed and wit-
nessed, with B, why B has grounds for a
suit for damages for breach of contract.
B has no redress from C, unless he can
prove that C knew when he purchased
"B's Seedling No. 6 " from A that it was
the variety that according to contract be-
longed to B, and then as C was not a part-
ner of A in the first case he has no redress
except to think he met two " crooks" in-
stead of one. Your correspondent does
not say whether D supposed he purchased
all the stock A had of that variety, but
from his naming it as a new sort one is led
to suppose that that is the case. If he had
no contract with A, why he has run
against a horticultural bunco man whose
stock is that seedling chrysanthemum.
Hackensack, N. J. J. S. Taplin.
Another Device for Tempering Water,
Noticing the question on page 673 re-
garding the tempering of water for Win-
ter use, and that the method suggested is
not practicable to many of us who use hot
water under pressure and have no steam
at command, I will give the method of
overcoming this difficulty as used at our
plant at Purcellville, Va. We placed our
water tank on a scaffold over boiler room,
33 feet above the ground level, in such a
position that itwould stand 18 inches from
an outside face of a brick smoke stack
that was building. We bored two holes
into the side of the tank next to the smoke
stack, the lower hole two inches from the
bottom and the upper hole two feet higher
and directly above it. Into each hole was
inserted horizontally a piece of li-inch
pipe, screwing the ends through to the in-
side of the stave. Each pipe was cut the
right length for the other end to be on a
vertical line with the inside base of the
smoke stack, but the pipe for the upper
hole was cut four or five inches longer
than that for the lower. Then elbows
were screwed on to the ends of these hori-
zontal pieces of 1^-inch pipe. Into the
upper elbow an 18-foot length of pipe was
screwed and allowed to hang down, and
into the lower a 16-foot length was treated
likewise, and the unattached ends of the
two perpendicular pipes were then con-
nected with a XJ or return. We then ran
our smoke stack up two feet higher than
the top of the tank to insure a good draft,
inclosing the perpendicular pipes in the
operation.
When we fired the boilers the waste heat
in the smoke stack heated the water in
this fiow and return pipe to and from the
tank. As the water heated it expanded
and flowed back into the tank through the
upper pipe, and cold water from the tank
supplied the pipes through the lower hole,
thus tempering the water in the tank.
With mercury at four degrees below zero,
we watered our houses from this tank,
with water at 62 degrees, with no expense
whatever for the heating.
W. S. Davis.
Hot Water Under Pressure.
The question, "Is it possible to applythe
pressure system to the ordinary four-inch
caulked pipes?" is one that is often
asked. It is possible to do so where the
boiler power is sufficient. If the full
amount of pipe that a boiler is rated to
heat is attached to a boiler, it will not be
possible to heat above the boiling point,
but if the amount of pipe is reduced about
one-third, it can be done.
It does not appear to affect caulked
joints more than others.
As to "how a greater heat is obtained
from the pipes in the pressure system," I
will state that if the apparatus is open to
the atmosphere, as in the open tank sys-
tem, all the steam generated is thrown off,
preventing a pressure more than that ob-
tained by height of water in a column ;
but if the tank is closed, and the boiler
power is sufficient, the water can be heated
up to about 250 or more degrees without
injury to the caulked joints.
To prevent the pressure becoming too
great a safety valve is attached to the ex-
pansion tank, to allow the steam to escape
when there is enough pressure to lift the
weight on the valves, which should not be
set at over seven (7) pounds. This will
prevent any breakage.
It is possible to heat water to 600 or 700
degrees by confining it, but as soon as an
outlet is made for the escape of steam, all
that is confined in the water is at once
liberated and given off as fast as the out-
let will let it escape.
In heating, of course, the higher the
temperature of the water in the pipes the
more heat can be obtained. It is from
this fact that houses are often furnished
with only enough pipes to heat in ordi-
nary Winter weather, relying on raising
the temperature of the pipes by the pres-
sure system in extremely cold weather.
F. T. Oakes.
Keeping Cannas Over Winter.
How should cannas be kept over Win-
ter ? Should they remain in the ground
till cut down by frost, or be taken up be-
fore frost cuts them ?
Take them up before frost cuts them
and place first in a barn or shed for ar-
rangement, drying and curing purposes ;
then put up under the benches in the
greenhouses as you would dahlia roots.
Maidenhair Fern,
I have a nice batch of maidenhair fern in
5-inch pots ; would like to know how to
manage them to the best advantage for
next Winter's cutting. Do they like to be
heavily shaded and kept close, or do they
require lots of ventilation or syringing.
The roots are in first-class condition, but
the fronds don't come good.
Subscriber, Mass.
G-ive the plants plenty room and shade
only moderately ; to prevent damping of
fronds ventilate freely. The fronds not
coming good is probably due to young
slugs; these can be exterminated by an ap-
plication of air slacked lime, which should
be sprinkled in the hearts of the plants
and liberally on the bench; do not syringe,
as this will cause damping.
Geo. A. Strohlein.
Peruvian Guano as a Fertilizer.
Which is the best way to use Peruvian
guano in greenhouse for fertilizer ?
^ J. M. W,
ANSWER.
Peruvian guano diluted with water can
be used to advantage among pot plants,
etc. It is difficult to give proportions
because that depends upon strength of
the guano, and to get that pure is not an
easy matter. If of fair strength one-half
gallon of guano to 36 gallons of w:«ter will
be a safe proportion to use, or a 3i-inch pot
full to a two-gallon can when watering,
and well mixed, will suffice. Use this
about three times a week. J. W.
Propagating Acacia pubescens.
Is there any way of propagating Acacia
pubescens except by layering ?
Joseph Kift.
ANSWER.
Acacia pubescens may be propagated
from cuttings, but the process is tedious.
Cuttings taken from moderately ripened
wood from a joint, or with a slight heel,
root fairly well when inserted in sand, or
better, in a mixture of peat and sand
which has passed through a heat of 213 de-
grees or more. The cuttings must be un-
der a glass, or if that is not obtainable,
put them in a box and coverwith a pane of
glass, and if possible give bottom heat ;
but keep the house cool, that means the
top temperature lower than the bottom.
Shade the box and keep close during the
day and at night leave the slightest por-
tion of air on ; that is, if in a box with
pane of glass as covering. You will each
night prevent it from covering up tight,
say, by one inch.
Layering and grafting are two other
methods followed; the latter is the proper
method to adopt, for the simple reason
that A. pubescens is of no service unless
on a long stem, and this can only be ob-
tained by grafting on a taller stem.
J. W.
The Florist's Exchatstoe.
769
Report of the Chief of the Seed Division.
Mr. M. E. Fagan, Chief of Seed Division,
Department of Agriculture, has submitted
his report to Secretary Morton, from which
we extract the undernoted particulars;
EEOOKD OF SEED DISTKIEUTED.
The following tables show the number
of papers of seed distributed during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, together
with the kinds and varieties, and the per-
sons or associations to whom such distri-
bution was made ;
past reveals the fact that the " new and
valuable" seeds distributed were known
and catalogued by nearly every prominent
seedsman of this country and Europe for
at least two years before their purchase by
the Department.
ANNUAL COST OF SEED DISTRIBUTION.
The cost of the distribution for the fiscal
year 1892-'9S amounted, in round numbers,
to $160,000, making an average cost of
about 3 cents per paper for each paper of
seed distributed, exclusive of the cost of
transportation through the mails of over
275 tons of matter.
Statement showing the hinds and quantities of seed issued from the Seed Diuisiori of the peparlmmt
of Agriculture, under the general appropriation aet of Congress Jrom Julv 1, 18'JA to June M, itau.
Description of Seed.
Vegetable
Flower
Honey plant..
Suntlower
Tobacco
Field :
"Wheat....
Corn
Barley
Kaffir c
Sorghu
Turnip
Sugar beet
Mangel-wurzel .
Clover
Millet
Forage plant.
Senators,
Representa-
tives and
Packages.
6,t)89,30t
418,090
Packages.
«2,925
1,485
Agricultural
associations,
experiment
stations, and
miscellaneous
applicants.
Packages.
3,603
959,015
Packages.
6,743,586
828,045
Chicago.
There was no quorum at the regular
meeting of the Florists' Club, held on
August 33.
Only four or five of the members left
Chicago for Atlantic City, and this failure
to attend cannot be charged up to absent-
ees. Is it apathy, indifference, or what ?
Two meetings have been held, and neither
the president nor the vice-president have
shown up.
Trade is woefully dull, we know, but
that is no excuse for not attending meet-
ings of the Club. These clubs are sup-
posed to be beneficial to the florists them-
selves, but cannot be made so by merely
paying membership dues. Absenteeism
and indifference will work the downfall of
the strongest in time.
Lincoln Park report for the past fifteen
months is out, and shows there has been
expended during that time :
For payment of bonds $67,000.00
interest 45,540.00
" maintenance and improve-
ment , 257,014.85
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MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
35,033
7,704,943
Orders Taken Now '^Lt%^r&.^^:^,%
Lizzie McGowan, $8.00 per 100; Lady Bmina. $6 00
per 100. The followiug new varieties, 10 of a kind,
112.00 per 100: Goldfinch, Swe_etb]ier, Mrs. E. Eey-
nolds, Jacquemit
Leeuwen, Annie Pixley, Uncle John, Defiance.
BuLtercup. $1^.00 per 100.
ROSES— Three year old, nice plants of Jacks
Paul Neyron, Magna Charta, $15.00 per 100.
Anton Schultheis, College Point, N.Y.
Argentine Republic
Canada
China
Congo
Corea
Costa Rica
DenmarJf
Ecuador
England
France.
Germany
Honduras
Spanish Honduras..
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liberia
Mexico
Nicaragua
Sandwich Islands...
Scotland
Sieri-a Leone
Tahiti
U. S. of Colombia. .
Uruguay
RECOMMENDATIONS.
to Germany.
s sent to Canada a
REPORTS FROM RECIPIENTS OE SEEDS.
Each one of the 7,706,464 papers of seed
distributed bore upon its face a request
that the result of the trial of the seed con-
tained therein be reported to the Depart-
ment. An average of five papers to each
person would place the number of recipi-
ents of seed at 1,541,000 persons. Of this
number 1,483 persons acknowledged the
courtesy of the Government by making a
report of their trial of the seed, such re-
port being coupled usually with a request
for more seed, "so that an intelligent re-
port might be furnished the following
year." (Iowa sent the largest number of
replies, 102, and Rhode Island the small
est, 1.)
The reports in detail have been omitted
owing to thevagueand indefinite language
in which they are couched, conveying no
useful information as to time of planting,
nature of soil, cultivation or adaptability
■to climate. In view of these facts it would
be manifestly improper to burden the
pages of this report with columns of use-
less matter.
KIND OF SEED DISTRIBUTED.
Three hundred and eighty-seven varie-
ties of seed were used in the distribution,
many of them so old and well known as to
hardly require the formality of printing
the name upon the package. A study of
the history of this division for many years
Many suggestions, valuable and other-
wise, have been made in the annual re-
ports of this division relative to the meth-
ods which should be pursued in order to
obtain the best results from the distribu-
tion of seed ; but every one of my recent
predecessors has ignored or overlooked the
fact that for many years no useful purpose
has been served by the continued enlarge-
ment of the quantity of seed purchased
annually and its indiscriminate distribu-
tion to those who by accident or design
jjecgme the recipients of this gratuity.
The purchase, propagation and distribu-
tion of seed were begun at a time when
but a few of the now thickly populated
States held within their limits a propagat-
ing garden or seed farm. The conditions,
however, have changed, and in nearly
every State of the Union may be found
large establishments built up by private
industry and private capital, engaged in
the business of raising new and valuable
seed and in the propagation of rare plants,
trees and flowers.
In this industry, which is no longer an
"infant industry," many thousands of
acres of land are annually cultivated, giv-
ing employment to thousands of skilled
and unskilled laborers. The proprietors and
managers in order to advance their interests
are ever on the alert for new and valuable
seeds, giving to their propagation as much
care and attention as a loving mother
gives to her offspring, and if their efforts
bear fruit and something new is produced
the discovery is made public through the
medium of the trade journals and cata-
logues, and the public may receive the
benefits by purchasing the product at the
usual market price instead of waiting two
or more years for this Division to drop a
package of the new discovery in their post-
office boxes.
In view of these facts, does it not appear
that the Seed Division has outlived its use-
fulness, and that its further continuance
is an infringement of the rights of citizens
engaged in legitimate trade pursuits, in
which they have invested their capital,
and upon which the maintenance of their
families and their employes depends.
Instead of recommending an increase in
the capacity of the building now occupied
by this Division, as is customary in the
Annual Report, it would seem to me more
proper to urge the retirement of the De-
partment from the seed business, and that
the building now occupied for that pur-
pose be devoted to some useful pursuit,
more in keeping with the spirit of our in-
stitutions.
Total expenditure $369,554.35
The greenhouse and plant department is
charged up with $13,424.28. There is not
tar from one million dollars spent annually
on the park system of Chicago.
Florists In Center of City.
There are now, all told, in what is
the center of the city, twelve fiorists who
rent all or a part of a store — five on State,
three on Wabash, two on Washington,
two on Michigan, and one on Van Buren.
Of fakirs, or those who simply rent space
on the street, next to buildings, there are
eleven — three on State, one on Wabash,
one on Monroe, four on Madison, two on
Dearborn. The main center of the city is
losing ground as a favorable location for
florists, irrespective of bad times.
August Dressel, Clyburn and Belmont
aves., had a fire in his sheds about mid-
night, August 21. There was but little
damage done to stock, but to boiler room,
etc., it amounted to $600, and as no fire is
now used it can be accounted for only by
incendiarism.
The wife of vice-president Kidwell
pre s e n t e d
STRONG FIELD CROWN
CARNATION PLANTS.
Mrs. Klsher, Anna Webb anil Florence,
at 93.30 per 100. Cash with order.
kraisk: s. f-isher,
mm, Zodffe, - - Grofton, Maaa.
THE COTTAGE GARDENS,
QUEENS, Long Island.
WHOLESALE CARNATIONS
FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS
Are in great demand this year. Send
in your orders while stock is complete.
Send for price list.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.
WHEN WBITINO MENTION THE FtORlST'SEXCHAWGE
YOU will find all the market news in
the Florists' Exchange from the
principal cities in the Union — items of im-
portance that every florist should know.
You can know them for $1.00 ayear. Send
in your subscription price.
Cincinnati.
Business in this city, so says one of our
prominent Fourth street merchants, has
been duller and collections harder than he
has ever known since starting in. He has
reference to the past three months. Just
now the principal stock offered consists of
balsams, tuberoses, Perle, Bride and Mer-
met. Carnations are very scarce, but the
demand is very light.
Geo. M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo.,
called on the 19th and joined our party for
Atlantic City, which consisted of H. L.
Sunderbruch, R. J. Murphy, Wm. Murphy.
M. Gesey, of Lockland Lumber Co., andE.
G. Gillett. Our party, though small, was
a pleasant one and will long remember our
trip to Atlantic City, and the hospitality
extended by the Philadelphia boys.
Our return home is with many pleasant
recollections of Atlantic City.
B. G. Gillett.
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT
Roses.
Now that the days are getting shorter
and the nights moist and cool, you will re-
quire to be careful with watering and
syringing late in the day. The foliage
should be dry before five P.M., otherwise
reduce the quantity of air. Mildew is one
of our worst enemies, and if allowed to
get a start now will have to be fought all
season. Be careful in watering Beauty or
you will get black spot. Syringe them
early. You can keep red spider down by
giving one good syringing a day.
Hybrids in pots, for early forcing, should
now be laid on their sides so that they
may get ripened up.
Roses that have been carried over the
second or third year should now bestarted.
As much of the old soil should be re-
moved as possible without injuring the
roots, and a topdressing of good rich loam
mixed with good cow manure, well rotted,
and a sprinkling of bone dust should be
applied. In pruning be careful with the
knife ; do not cut them back too much.
After topdressing give a good watering
and start them as cool as possible.
Sprinkle or syringe twice a day until they
start growth. A. D. ROSE.
W. R. SHELMIRE,
Avondale, Chester Co., Pa
tiRmTioNS "° mm.
WHEN WRn-ING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
Shipped to any part.
Oasis Nursert Co., Thos, Giiffin, Mgr,, Wesibury Sti,, LI,
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLOWST'S EXCHANGE
ASERATUM, White and Blue, 2J in., J2.00 per 100.
HELIOTROPE, 2J in. rots, $2.00 per 1(10.
SWEET ALYSSUM, Double Dwarf, 2J in. pots,
$2.00 per 100.
25.000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 1 year old, nice
strong plants, $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
IVIES. Rooted Cuttings, $l.uOperlOO; $8.00 a 1000,
GERANIUM 5, 24 in. pots. $2.00 per 100.
Gash with order.
Lawrence, L. I.
M, H. KRUSCHKA,
SAVE MONEY
ON ALL
HARDY PLANTS
By aakiDK for Price List.
r. H. HORSFORD, - Charlotte, Tt.
Incomparable
collection
for Septe:
The Cream of the Double Petunias.
Ten best fringed sorts. Pink Beauty. Mrs. Morton.
■ 'e, etc., including the best of Dreer's
All correctly labelled. Special prices
ler. W' in. pots, $2.00 per 100; rooted
ijgB, 11.00 per 100; unrooted cuttings, 50c. p rlOO.
VERBENAS, — 15 best named sorts, unrooted
cuttings, $2.00 per 1000. Safe arrival guaranteed.
Write for descriptive list of Petunias and Verbenas.
" ' C. O. D.
- Nashua, N. H.
770
The Klorist's Exchange,
Cut • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
J. K. ALLEN,
Whol«sftIe Commission Dealer in
CUT FLOWERS,
8 06 W. g««h gs=, SSsw Y©irk.
OMlns 1»T nmll oi istesrwli ijioimpay »tt»ii4«a
to. MwkoiKSCsIl.lOCfimilBi.
tlOSeS AND VtOLETS SPECIALTIES.
HENRY W. BAYLIS,
Wholesale Florist,
17 W. ZSih. St., NEW YORK.
THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.
Wl^olesalc Florist,
20 WEST 24th ST,
-^^NEW YORK.
BEST STOCK FROM BEST GROWERS.
I MY SPECIALTIES CHOICE LILY OF THE VALLEY
AT PRESENT gn^j AMERICAN BEAUTY . . .
Established 1887.
MICHAEL A. HART,
Wholesale & Gommission Florist,
113 W. 30th St., New York.
'telephone Call, 13078Stta Bt,
_a kinds ot Roses, Violets and CamatloDs a
specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. A. HOFFMANN.
Wholesale Florist,
it West 24tli St., NEW YORK.
Prices quoted above are given only after careful inquiries from various sources, and
while we do not guarantee their accuracy, they are all that can be expected froi
market which is more subject to fluctuation than any other in the country.
FOR OXBEK COMMISSION DMAIjBSS SEH NJEXX FA.GM.
Cut • FloiNLr • Commission • Dealers
GEORGE MULLEN,
Wholesale and Commission Dealer in
Fresh Cut Flowers
AND FLORISTS" SUPPOEa.
Orders by mftil^ telephone, aipgaas m Wil«~
grapli promptly fiBed.
7 Park Street, near State House,
Teleph.one 316. Boston, Mass.
CGRBREY k McKELLAR,
sisslos Florists
64 & 66 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
FRANK MILLANC,
Successor to Millang Bros.,
WmW FLDIIIST,
408 E. 34th St., New York.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JJ52«rES PURDV.
Wboleaale and Conuulssion Dealer in
. . CUT FLOWERS . .
68 W. 43d St., New York.
W. F. SHERIDAN,
Wholesale CommlsBlon Dealer In
CUT FLOWERS
32 West 30tli Street, New Tork.
PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.
Pbank H. TaiZNDLT. Chablm Schenok.
TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
"Wliolesale Florists,
PRESENT BBADQUARTERS :
918 BEOADWAT and OUI PL0WE2 ESOHAMflE,
NEW YORK.
GonsiQUTne/nts Solicited.
JOHN YOUNG,
Wholesale ♦ FlorigtJI
53 "WEST SOtli ST.,
NEW YORK.
-W. EI.LISON,
Wholesale - Cut - Flowers
AND IXOBIST StrPPLlES.
1404 PUfE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
C. A. KUEHN,
Successor to ELLISON & KUEHN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
A COMPLETE IINE OF WIBE DESIGNS.
E»"WAIII> C. HOltAN,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
No. 34 W. 29th St, New York.
The Brlde» Mermet and American
BeaatYt SpeclaltloB.
FRANK D. HUNTER,
WHOIxESALE DEALER. IN
CUT * FLOWERS,
57 W. SOth St., New York.
Geo. a. Sutherland,
ESSOH TO WM, J. STEWART,
^ERS and FLORISTS' SUfFLIES
WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
E. H. HUNT,
Wholesale Cut Flowers
68 Lake St., Chicago, III.
FLOEISTS wanting good stock, well- I
packed and shipped on time, will
make no mistake if they place their orders |
with me.
WELCH BROS.,
WHOLESALE FLORISTS,
2 Btaoon St., Boston^ Mavt.
WH MAKE A BPBOIAIiTT Off BHIPPINa
choice BoBOB and other Flowera, oarefully
paolted, to all points In Western and Hlddle
Btates. Return Teleffram la sent imme-
diately when It Is ImpoaalMeto fill your order.
KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,
Wholesale • Cut • Flowers,
34 and 36 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.
S. MOUNT & CO.,
Wholesale OommlBsion Dealers In
Cut FUwers & Florists' Supplies.
1 09 North 1 2th Street,
ST. LOUIS, - MO.
C. W. WORS,
WHOLESALE • FLORIST,
313 N. LEPFINOWELL AVE.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Rlorist's Exchangk.
771
Cui • Flower • Commission • Dealers.
Florists,
BRIDES,
CONTIERS
CARNATIONS,
ALWAYS OH HAND,
i MUSIC HALL
BOSTON, MASS.
WM. J. BAKER,
J Wholesale • Florist,
1432 So. Penn Square,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FRBD. EHIUBT,
U/I^olesal? (;ut p!ou/?r D?al?r
1403 FAIRiWOUNT AVE..
PHILA., PA.
Correspondence Invited.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS.
THE
FLOWER CO., LIMITED,
13th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,
Wholesale Florist,
COMMISSION FLORIST,
406 Wuhlneton St., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOBCIirO BintiBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
LONG'S FLOBISTS' FHOTOGBAFHS.
Lists, Terms, &o., on application.
Blootnsbnre, Pa.
OBowxB or OHoioa
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax
CUT FLOWERS.
lilt. ATJBATUM. at S15.00 per 100.
ML. SPBCIOSUM, at S4.00 per 100.
We will have a line supply of these all
Summer. First class for funeral work.
WISCONSIN FtO WEE EXCHANGE
Bor 87, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
♦ POND UlY FLOWERS t
$^ all Summer. ^
Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. a
^ Blue, in August. ^
S GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Park St. Boston. ♦
^ L.D.T.2887, caro Boston. near State House. T
Afton, N. J.
In visiting around among the rose growers
of this village, we found their stock, generally
speaking, in very fair condition for the com-
ing season. Messrs. J. Quinlan & Bro.,
who built their first rose house, 150 feet long,
last year, have since added another of the same
size. The present Summer their stock consists
mostly of Bride and 'iVIaids, and looks prom-
ising.
The next place was that of Mr. D. E.
White, consisting of some half dozen houses
filled with Beauty, Cusin, Bride. 'Maid and
Mermet. His Beauty benches looked partic-
ularly fine.
The other and la^t place visited was that of
E. E. Hoi-'PING. Mr. Hopping has this
Summer added a fine house of 200 feet in
length to his plant, which he has filled with
Bride and 'Maid in a fine growing condition.
His other houses are filled with the usual as-
sortment of Bride, 'Maid, Mermet, Cusin,
Niphetos, ail looking well. His Beauty
house is exceptionally good, and we were in-
formed by the foreman, Mr. Joseph Stanton,
that a large amount of buds had already been
cut from the plants. K.. L.
"W.P." Brand MUSHROOM SPAWN
Always reliable Fresh and Well-spawned. Prices
rifiht. Plant early to get the li ghest prices. New
Coming Flower Shows,
Lenox Horticux-tural Society, Lenox,
Mass.— September 4, 5 and 6, 1894. A. H. Win-
g-ett, secretary.
St. Louis.— The preliminary list of the Chrys-
anthemum Exhibition, to be held under the
auspices of the St. Loui3 Florists' Club, Novem-
ber 6 to 9, incJusive, has been issued. Rule 3
provides, among other things, that "every per-
son entering for premiums on plants or cut
flowers shalJ,when making his entry, sign an
agreement to forfeit 20 per cent, of all the first
prizes for which he fails to compete after mak-
ing entry therefor." E. Schray, 41.01 Pennsyl-
vania ave., is secretary.
MiLLBROOK, N. Y.— Chrysanthemum Exhibi-
tion of the Millbrook Horticultural Society, to
be held in St. Joseph's Hall, Millbrook, Novem-
ber 6 and 7. L, Kennedy, secretary.
Providekce, R. T.— The premium list of the
June exhibition of the Horticultural Society
has been issued. They will also bold an exhibi-
tion of flowers and fruits in the early 7)art of
September, at which liberal premiums wilUie
given for displays of asters and dahlias. Their
annual chrysanthemum show will occur as
usual. Charles W. Smith, 61 Westminster st., is
secretary.
Newport, R. I. — The Chrysanthemum Exhi-
bition and Floral Show of the Newport Horti-
cultural Society will be held on November 6,
TandS. 1894. Alexander MacLellan, Ruggles
ave., Newport, is secretary.
MISCEO-LANEOUS WANTS.
CATAI.OGUES ^WANTED
F. W. SCHWINGI-E, Florist, Dansville, N. Y
TXT' \ TVTT'PTl to lease, for 5 years or more,
W iii\ 1 t^U a place of about 2000 to 4000
feet of.'glass, near New York. Address,>ithfuU
particulars, A, care of H. Ericksen, 84 Maspeth
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Wf \ IVXPTI iOO cultivated uursery Elms,
»» .Al> LX/U treea, not less than 3 inches
in diameter, 3 feet from ground. Add'css, stat-
ing price on ears. E. F. ANDERSON, 334
Jeoks Street, St. Paul, Minn.
WUKPlWRmNGMEirnON THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SEED TRADE.
WANTED, for a San Francisco Seed
House, a thoroughly experienced counter-
man, with some knowledge of plants,
willing to travel occasionally. Address,
stating age, experience and salary ex-
pected, "X," care Florists' Exchange.
PARTNER WANTED.
Having a large greenhouse business about
ten miles from Chicatio and also a store in the
city, and being unable to look after both well,
I wish to find a partner with some capital, and
who can take charge of one end of the business.
The greenhouses consist of 20,000 feet of glass,
most of them modern built, Avith all necessary
appliances. Stock is chiefly roses for the
Chicago market. Both branches of the busi-
ness are thoroughly good and profitable. This
is a rare opening for the right man. For
further particulars address
M. J. T., care Florists' Exchange.
'Well Bought /s Half Sold.
Try us on CUT FLOWERS
and see if we cannot substantiate our claim.
BEST STOCK FOB LEAST MONEY!
REMEMBER OUR CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES!
225,000 Tet'
OF GLASS.
CarefulJj/ jtached to ship to any part of th
REINBERG
51 Wabash Avenue,
ntrtj.
BO ^\ O Mention
lA \^ 9 . , Paper.
= = CHICAGO.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each In-
sertion.
"pLORlST wants situation, Id grow general stoelt
-•- and cut flowers, or to work in flower store. Ad-
dress Florist, Kaat WilliamsburR P. O., N. Y.
CiTU
lTION wanted, on or after September 1, by a
llrst-class florist and pardener, in private or ■
__..,. fter September 1. by a
florist. 24 years of ape. three years with
last employer. Rosea and " - ■" '-"-' -
CITU ATION wanted,
*J (-JftrinHn t1nrist,_ 24 K
_. AddressFloria
2 Sc. Louis St., Union Hill. N. J.
e Robert Schwamb
w^
years experie: ^, _ _ .
board preferred. Address L. Messmer, General
Post Office, Brooltlyn, N, Y.
FOR SALE AND LEASE.
8.000 feet of glass. Koses and Violets. On the
Hudson, 26 miles from New York. Address D, care
W. F. Sheridan, Si West 3iith Street, Kew York.
FOR SALE.
My Nursery, with about 50.000 treea and shrub
FOR SAEE.
Retail FloriBt Business. Store and two
hothouses; brin^ about S3500 a year. Fine
business location, a very jiood place for the
right man. Price, $S200, cash $1500. Address
H. HBMIS, Florist,
409 18th Avenue, - Newark, N. J.
TO EET.
Greenhouse and Lots on the North side of
West 73d Street, between Central Park West,
and Columbus Avenue, known as the "Dnkota
Florist." Possession September 15th. Apply to
F.G. BOURNE, Agent, 25 West 23d St., N.r.
WHEW WBfflHO MEWTIOM THE HOHIST'S EXCHAWGE
FOR SAEE.
250 acres of coffee lands, on the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec, Republic of Mexico, for $5.00
(five dollars) per acre. Can give clear deed.
SAMUEL MURRAY,
IOI7 Broadway, - Kansas CHy, Mo.
FOR SALE....
Wholesale and Retail Ornamental Nursery
and Greenhouses in the best residence city
of Southern California. Fine business
location and complete stock, fixtures, etc-
A rare opening for the right man with
moderate capital. For particulars address
CALIFORNIA, Care Florists' Exchanqe.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FIARISTS EXCHANGE
r>vicz>"ric:^E:-
T HEREBY* wish to state to my fi-iend^ and
■*■ patrons that I am in no way, and never have
been, connected with the florist establis-hment
at Passaic, N. J., of which my son, M. J. Van
Leetjwen, is proprietor.
This notice is piven simply to avoid a repetition
of mistakes which have often been caused by the
confusion of the two names.
A. VAN LEEUWEN, Garfield, N.J.
SUnPI^IIsrG- T.A.G-S
CABBAGE PEA3VTS.
1000. Terms Casli. Address
E. C. HARCAOINE, Felton, Dela.
FLORISTS' Orchids, Cattleyas and Odonto-
gloSsuras, the best, lar^e variety; send for
list, now is the time; established and un-
established phiuts cheap. Beautiful Dra-
Oiianas, splendidly colored, 2 and 3feet high, 51.00
and $2.00; Eubbers, 2)4 and 3 feet. $1.50; Kenti'a
Palms, 22 to Si ins., splendid stuff, $1.00; 10 iu.,
820.00 per 100; Dracaana Lihdeni, magnificent
plants, IK feet, $1.50; Pandanus Veitchii, 1 foot,
$1.00, splendidly colored; hosts of other plants.
eeiid for IlBfc, eatth or best refereiiec wllli order.
VAN GELDER&CO., 17 Emory St., Jersey City, N.J
A BARGAIN - - -
Wo have some very strong, large, healthy
ROSHS, of American Beauty, ISrides-
maid and Bride, at $5.00 per 100, to make
room. Samples on application. Address
W. J. k M. S. VESEY, 90 Thompson Ave.,
Or D. HONAKER, 25 West Berry Street,
KOUX IVAVNE, IND.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Strong plants in best varieties,
4 in. pots, $5 per 100 ; 5 in. pots, $8 per 100.
Primula ObcoDica and Floribunda
3 inch pots, $.j.00 per 100.
MISS IDA NEWELL, Delaware, Ohio.
GARNATIONS. • GIlllNilTIOKS.
We are now receiving the above bv the
thousands in Al condition. Quality is right.
Price is right. Short stems. 50 cts. per 100 ;
Long stems, SI. 00 per 100. Can be supplied in
large or small quantities at shortest notice.
Also a good assortment of colored varieties.
BOSHS, VAllET, SMILAX, Etc., always
on hand.
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK.
Rear 42 Soulh I6<h Si., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
NEEDHAM, MASS.
I am pleased to state that I have found
the FLORIST'S EXCHANGE a very valu-
able medium, either to sell or buy when
short of stock, and have saved a good
many dollars that way. I knew at once
just where to get what plants 1 needed, as
well as getting many customers.
DENYS ZlRNGIEBEL.
772
The Klokisx's Exchanoe.
FOR SALE.
500 feet of four-inch pipe, used only
five years. Price, $8.00 per 100 feet.
Fittings for same at one-half the price of
new.
C. EISELE, lltli & Jefferson Sts.,
Philadelpliia, Pa.
CHOCOLATE COOLER CO.,
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Mannfacturers of
FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS.
Send for Circular.
SULPHO - TOBACCO SOAP.
Kose's Perfected Ineecticide.
In use and recommended by many of the
foremost Greenliouse and Nurserymen in
the country.
Sold in packa?-es of from 3 oz. to 50 lbs. Price
in bulk, aOc. a pound. Samples tree on re-
ceipt of ic. for postage.
ROSE MANUFACTURING CO., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Per bbl. (about 125 lbs.), $?;50, Sample free by mail.
HERRMANN'S SEED STORE,
413 E. 34tli St., near LoDg Island Ferry, N. Y.
E FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
MARSCHDETZ & CO.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
23 & 25 H. 4th St, Philadelphia.
Send for Catalogue.
WKeN WRITING MENTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGF
THE FtOBlST'S EXCHANGE
EVANS' IMPROVED
CHALLENGE.
lakes the IMPROVE
CHALLENGE the most per-
fect apparatus in the market.
Write for cataioiue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.
Operating 100 It Quaker City Machine Co.,
SCOLLAY'S
I IMPROVED
I PUTTY BULB.
I For Glazing Sash, Etc.,
JOHN A. SCOLLAY,
14: & 76 Myrtle Avenue,
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Send Stamp for Catalogrue.
Some people live too fast
Others are behind the age!
TR»D. WORKEASY »">"«
'"""INAHURRY
when you unstrap your boxes?
USE UNFOLDING STRAP -FASTENERS.
FRANK L. MOORE, Chatham. N.J.
Patentea Jane 26. 1894.
< WRrriWO MEHTIOH THE FUBIgT-8 EXCMAHOg
CUTS FOR FLORISTS
New Catalogue (No. 4), con-
taining over 1000 Orna-
mental Cuts for Florists' use,
such as envelopes, letter
lieadB, liill-lieade, cards,
advers., floral designs, etc.,
at from 30c. and upwards.
Price of Catalogue 25 eta.
(deducted from tl.OO order.)
A. BLANC,
Engraver for F lorists,
PHILADELPHIA, - PA.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FtOBIST'S EXCHAWGE
GLASS
FOR GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, GRAPERIES^
HOT REDS AND FLORISTS' USE GENERALLY
63 so. FIFTH AV.. NEW YORK, 1. HARRIS & SON, ^^i,.VI"J
BIST'SEXCHANG.
ES1ABD5H£D
1866.
MAHUrACTURED BV
N. STEFFENS ^„^
335 EAST 21SJ ST. NEW ¥ORK.
The retail florist who, to-day,
conducts his business without
using a set of
LONG'S
FLORISTS'
PHOTOGRAPHS
as an adjunct or accessory,
is quite behind the age. Con-
sult the Catalogue of L. F. P.,
which will be sent on appli-
cation to
DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher,
BUFFALO, N.Y.
WHEHWBITIWG MENTION THE FLORIST'S
Manufacture THE BEST
LETTERS in the market.
Sizes 1}^ and 2 inch, $2.00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter.
Our New Script r,etter, $4.00 per 100.
BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.
FRANCIS' METAL STEMMING POINTS.
Patented July Ulh, 1893.
AGENTS.
Wm Elliott & Sons, New York. Schleael & Fottler. Boston.
Z,Dyro"elt;BjliCo,,P„hJ|aae,phia, l-^^^^^^l^jgl-W"^^- ^'a'itl'Sfn'fee^cStSdlanapoIi.
H. Bayersdorter k Co., Philadelphia. C. H. Joosten. New York.
MBr<iphnftt7 ,fe Co Philadelphia. Weeher & Don. New York.
Peter Hen5er.son& CO.; New York. A. Rolker & Sons. New York.
Samples for trial sent by mall, postpaid, on receipt of 10 cents. Address:
HERMANN RdLKER, Room 3, 218 Fulton St., N.Y. City.
General Agent for America anfl Europe.
Latest Device for Stemming Cut Flowers i
without Toothpicks and Wire.
Will k€ep set pieces fresh longer, as flower
stem is entered deep in the moist moss.
Manufactured by the Novelty Point Works
in 5 sizes, from }^ to }^ inch in diameter.
IN BOXES OF lOOO POINTS:
SIZE No. 1 (»mallest) 60 cts.
SIZE No. -i JO cts.
SIZE No. 3 gg AS-
SIZE No. 4 i-.i-A -V oS 'V-
SIZE No. 3 (larsestl, per box of'.i30 points, 3'i cts.
This box, 18x30x12, made i:
with first "order of 500 letters.
HANDLED BY ALL THE WHOLESALERS IN BOSTON.
A. KOLKEB & SONS New Tork.
r.B. MeiLLlSTEE New Tork.
A. HEBE JIANN 415 E. 84t)i St., New York.
N. F. McCABTHT & Co.,
1 Ilnslc Hall Place, Boston, Mass.
€IEO. A. SriHEBLAND,
67 Bromfleld Street, Boston, Mass.
WELCH BBOS 2 Beacon St., Boston, Mass,
MAESCHUETZ * CO 24 ». 4th St., Phlla., Pa.
H- BATEBSDORFEE & CO Philadelphia, Pa.
E. KACPMANN Philadelphia. Pa.
Z. DE FOEEST ELY & CO., 1024 Market St., Phlla,
JAS. TICK'S SONS Boehester, N,
A. D. PEEET & CO., Warren St., Syracuse, N. J.
A. C. KEND*LL, 115 Ontario St., Cleyeland, Ohio.
H. SUNDEBBEUCH, 4th & WalnutSt. Clnclnnatl,0.
C. A. KnEHN 1123 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.
T. W. WOOD & SONjGlh & Marshall St.BicIiniona,T8
WISCONSIN FLORAL EXCHANGE,
131 Mason Street, Mllwaakee, Wis
POETLAND SEED CO., 171 ii St., Portland, Oreg
J. A. SIMMEES, Toronto, Ont. (Agt. for Canada.
Address N. F. MCCARTHY, Treasurer and Manaeer. I Music Hall Place-
Factory, 13 Creen Street, Mention Paper. BOSTON, MASS.
HOW TO VENTILATE A GREENHOUSE.
Climb up on top of the bench, push open
the sash, and set a flower pot under it, or
if the sash is too high to reach get a fence
picket, cut some notches in it, and you can
regulate the amount of ventilation by the
notch used. If the wind lifts the sash and
the stick or pot falls out and the sash comes
down and breaks a few dollars worth of
glass, some pots and a plant or two, try it
once more, it may be a long time before it
will occur again.
If this patent don't suit you send for a descriptive catalogue of the
"NEW DEPAKTURE" (Meat Saw) YENTILATING APPIIANCE,
which will cost less, raise more sash, and heavier ones, with one
— — I power, than any other machine in the market.
IT RECEIVED
HieHEST AWARD
MEDAL AT WORLD'
FAIR.
Address
J. D. CARMODY,
NDIANA.
WHEN WRITING
nST'S EXCHANGE
^HE Florist's Exchange.
773
LORD t( BURNHAM CO.,
Horticultural Architects and Builders
STEA.1VI A-ND HOT "WA-XE^R KEATING ENGINEERS
Plans and Estimates famished on application.
largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures Six Highest Awards at the mrfd s Fair
- Send Xonr cents postage for illustrated catalogue.
LORD & BURNHAM CO., Irvington- on -Hudson, H. Y.
5 EXCHAMGC
GREENHOOSE HElTINi; INDiENTILiTIHG,
Horticultural Architecture and Building.
"o
pitcliing^^C
ESTABLISHED 1844.
233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERHS OF BOILERS.
NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Baising Apparatois.
Iron Frame Benches with the
Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"
'' BCention paper. or Slate Tops.
SBND 4C. POSTAGE FOR ILI.lTS'ritAXED C^XAir^OGUE,
EVERY FI.ORIST OVGHT TO
IKSVRE HIS GLASS AGAINST
HAII,.
For particulars address
JOHN U. ESL.ER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.
F'Gre enhouse 1
T"- Clipper
Sash Bar
J I'D! butted '
glass.
No Putty
required,
absolutely
■]i\i( ^ I \7ind proof.
\ ' \\ Last long-
costless,
llMii " ^ N, 1 r,costiess,
i\\^5*^^ loof. Pro-
'^X ;ressive
rDrruU.iiicr .'istsevery-
Grcen Mouse
, f^FTER ^
■tJO PUTTYv
hem, Cor-
spondwice
oil cited.
'^o trouble
give
STANDARD ♦ POTS.
We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.
A. H. HE^WS & CO.,
•fORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
WMtN WRjTIHG MEWTIOW THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
The Clianipion
AUTOMATIC VENTILATOR.
The cheapest, easiest to operate, and by f rthe
best machine in the market. Don't buy a Venti-
lator until you have seen my illustrated descriptive
circular, which will be sent you free, giving prices,
etc. Also Champion Soil Pulverizer and Sifter.
A. Q. WOLF & BRO.,
331 E. First St.. Dayton, Ohio.
ECONOMICAL WATER HEATERS
MPROVED GLAZING
Also prevents sliding and breakapte from treat.
t in glazlDg. The leading
than pay the additional _ . .^
florists of the country are using them. Write for
circulars, with full particulars, and Price Liat.
J. M. GASSSB, Florist, £uclid Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS.
10 percent, off for Cash with order, special
discount on large orders. We carry a large
stock on hand of good strong Pots.
Price Llat of Standard Flower Pots.
9 00 12
13 80 u
. .22 00
16
. .»io 00
. . 15 00
. . 20 on
.. 40 00
.. raoo
Address
HILFINGER BROS.' POTTERY,
PORT EDWARD, N. Y.
AUGUST ROLKBK & SONS, 136 & 138 W. 24th
Street, New York City, New York Agents.
WHEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
GLASS!
For Greenhouses, Conservatories,
Graperies, Hotbeds and all other
' purposes, at Lowest Rates.
GLASS!
N. COWEN'S SON, 207 Canal Street, New York.
Get our Xigwres before buying OUue. - . Xletimatee Steely Given.
THE WOOD GLASS COMPANY,
226 North Salina St., SYRACUSE, N. Y.
GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES.^^-
Correspondence Solicited. Special Plate, Window, Art and Skylight Glass.
THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS
INCORPORATED, i^
Horticultural Ircliitects and Hot-water Engineers.
Send for catalogue, enclosing four cents In stamps.
244 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK CITY.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO FLORISTS!
We desire to announce the dissolution of the firm cf SIPFLE, DOPFFEL & CO., and to intro-
duce to the trade its successor, the SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., which vrill be under the man-
agement of "William Dopffcl ana Conrad Breitschwerth. The business will be conducted as here-
tofore, except on a larger scale to meet the growing demand for our goods. We have accord-
ingly enlarged our plant and capacity, and with unsurpassed facilities are now prepared to fill the
largest order on short notice. Our latest improved machines are turning out the best and most
serviceable flower pots in the market, and assuring you of our intention to lead in further
improvements we solicit a continuance of your patronage in the belief that we can supply just
what is needed at a price and in a manner satisfactory to all. Send for price list and samples and
3 know you will give 1
Mention papet
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Office, 403 North Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
VICTORY !
The only Certificate of
Merit awarded for ventilat-
ing apparatus at the St.
Louis Convention was to the
Popular Standard
Ventilating Machine. '
The Florist's friend in "
■working and prices.
•B- I3:i:p:p^^k,3D
VICTORY !
VICTORY !
No repairs for 5 years;
no chains to break, as is the
result with others.
Open Sash uniform on 100
foot uses. A new device.
Send for Catalogue and
Estimates.
TTo-U-UgS'bo^c^T-nn., OIti.±o.
STANDARD POTS.
Having greatly increased our facilities for manufacturing our superior STANDARD
POTS, we are now enabled to furnish them in vast and unlimited quantities and to execute all
orders, large and small, at shortest notice, thereby avoiding all delays. We pay particular atten-
tion to the packing and shipping of all orders, and secure lowest freight rates. It will be to your
advantage to procure our prices before purchasing elsewhere. Price list on application.
THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO.. ""' "I'ni'^'iBEipZr^lf*'"''
lUADE-urkiieE-c (Pearson Street, below Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, N-Y.
WAKenuudca | Randolph Avenue and Union Street, Jersey City, N. J,
774
THE Florist's exchanoe.
SMILAX
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Strong Plants from 3 inch pots,
well-established, $2.50 per
1 0O, $20.00 per 1 0OO.
PETER HENDERSON & GO.
35 & 37 CORTLANDT ST., N.Y.
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""''.ul'si.r. SIEBRECHT&WADLEYr^'llZI;'' %
r FIBS T—WHh PALMS and DECORA JIVE PLAN TS. I
r»r\ £-iTr>r>l \r SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES, $1.00, *
^IJKj jUh'PLY I $1 .50 and $2.00 a pair. «
♦ CI rwnicTC 1 THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10,00 ana ♦
f rHJKlOlS $25.00 boxes. ♦
♦ FOURTH— With fresh DRAC/ENA CANES of the leading varieties, j
X ^^ — ♦
1 No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE-W YOKK CITY. J
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Amaryllis Johnsonii
Extra Selected Bulbs, very fine.
F. W. 0. .SCHMITZ. 60 Barclay Street, New York City.
JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON,
CONSULTING
Landscape Gardener and
Garden Architect.
desired". Address care Florists' Exchange.
I70 FULTON STREET, N. Y.
Fall. 1894.
FOR THE TRADE.
of growtli in tliis section ;
Kesult— gfood stoc]£.
186,000 Peach, Trees, one year old from the
bud, all 8izes. 133,000 Peach, June budded,
chiefly Crosby. Champion and Elberta.
Asparagus Roots, 3 years strong: ; 800,000
Palmetto ; 400.000 Barr's Phila. Mammoth ;
501,000 Conover's Colossal. Correspondence
solicited.
ALCX. PULI^EN,
MILFORO NURSERIES, MILFORO, DEL.
H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
FLORISTS' ♦ SUPPLIES,
56 No. 4th St., FUILADELPHIA.
Send orders early for
COMMENCEMENT BASKETS. WHEAT
SHEAVES, CYCAS LEAVES, ETC.
Fclamen Gitrnnteiini,best English strain, white,
red and pink, 3 in. pots, per 100. $P.OO.
s, Holborn Blue, Cheawick Bed
beet English strain, per 100, $5.00.
DracEena Indivisa, 4 Inch, fine, per doz., $1.50,
Bconia. Semperflorens Vernon. 3 inch pots, nice
bushy plants, per 100. $4.00; Metallica. 3 inch, per .
100, $4.00 ; 4 iDCb, very fine, per 100. *8 00.
>IiffnoDette, Machet and Bird's Mammoth, 2 inch
pots, per 100. II 00.
Smilux* nice tiirifty plants, per 100. $1 00.
CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.
GEORGE JvJH'i!?;uomlT''J'rx'cHA»c^r'
HAMMONTON, N.J.
One insertion in your paper, occupying one inch
last spring. Lag brougtt us business amounting to
over $400 from one customer.
WM. F. BAS8ETT & SON.
. . . OUR NEW . . .
TEMPERATURE
REGULATOR
TS GUARANTEED to produce
J- perfect Ventilation under all
circumstances and conditions.
AUTOMATICALLY opens or closes
ventilating sash any required
distance with the rise or fall
of temperature a fraction of a
degree. Dispenses with all labor
and attention incidental to Yf
tilation. ?^
Reduce Your Coal Bills
THE FURMAN BOILERS have a high reputation
Cor Staunchness, Durability and Safety,
and are Great Coal Savers.
WE MAKE A SFEOIALTY OF GBEE^HOnSE HEATIH&
Over 150 ntylcs and slzcf>, for Steam and Hot
Water; also a t^U Hoe of llorlzontal
Steel Tubular Boilers.
Let us make you an estimate Fbee. Send for Catalog
The HERENDEEN M&KUFAGTUflING GO.,
Home oppicb and Works:
9 John Street, GEN£VA» N. Y.
OFPtCB: Ta,ylor Buildlne. 39 Cortlandt Street, New York City
Western Office: 131 Lake Street, Chicago.
WRITE FOR FUU DESCRIPTION.
CHADBORN=KENNEDY Mfg.Co.
Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.
WHEN WRITIN
I PRINTING. I
\ "\A/"-^ ^^a ^° announce to the Florists and Seedsmen of f
$ America that, having a thorough acquaintance with a
f the technical terms of the trade, and having already a very J
S large business in Horticultural Catalogues, we have com- ^
5 pleted arrangements as to facilities and equipment, and now J
t stand ready, with a first-class printing office, to undertake #
S catalogue and all other forms of printing for the Trade S
\ with promptness and a clear knowledge of the requirements ?
# of our patrons. J
\ ESTIMATES INVITED \
\ PRICES REASONABLE for J
\ FIRST=CLASS WORK. \
5 In these days of close competition it does not pay any man to put out a poor catalogue, J
Ik. T. DeLafflare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd.,?
170 FULTON ST., NEW YORK.
i
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We a/re a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.
A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE
IN GENERAL.
KOL YI. Ho 11. NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 8, 1894.
One Dollar Per Tear.
PITCHER k MANDA.
LILIUM
HARRISII.
We have still on hand a liberal quantity of our SELECTED STOCK,
in all sizes, 5 to 7, 7 to 9 and 9 to 11 inches in circumference, and are in
position to quote
SPECIALLY
LOW PRICES
to dealers and others, when wanted in quantity. '
LILIUM cANDiDUM. ^^r^^f^Tt'^'^^rroi
yet
can make
tempting
EXTRA SELECTED LARGE BULBS, and
offers for immediate delivery.
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. ^^L^^.
Sample and price upon application.
AZALEAS and GENISTAS. a'SrENYsTAs^is^f
tremely fine and very large. Plants are of the highest quality, and we
are prepared to offer them at the lowest prices known in this country.
Send ms a list of your requirements and we will furnish our estimate by
|lewLa[!ie-FMii!iLilg»"4alle!i
^RUSSIKN.,^
We bee: to call the at-
^^^'^A/
the lot. It !
Philadelphia, pa.
Feb. 27th, 1894.
Mr. f. k McAllister,
Dear Sir : — I am very much
pleased with the Russian
Valley received from you last
tall. It is the finest I have ever
seen. The bells are extremely
large and there are no weak ones
3 it exclusively next
Philadelphia, Pa.
Feb. 28th, 1894.
Mr. F. E. McAllister,
Dear Sir :— The Russian
Valley I received from you last
Autumn was ve — "" " " '
atalk had from 12
particularly large, of
very fine. Each
- •"■ 18 bella. The
ly large, of a
and about IS
strong growth,
inches high.
Yours respectfully
WM. K. HARRIS
Price per 1000, $
Lots
15.00? per case of 2,500 Pips, $30.00.
of 10,000 Pips, ^100.00.
HIGH GRADE STRAINS FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS,
nsis fimbriata Mixed ; S3 00 per pkt.
Primula
Calceolaria, James' Giant Strain 1 00 '
Cineraria, fjame.^' Glaut Strain 1 00
Gloxinia, Extra Choice Mixed 1 00
Pansy, Bugnot, very large, stained, extra choice. ... $12 (
Our Wholesale Price List of Dutch Bulbs is now ready and will be mailed to all applicants.
UNITED STATES NURSERIES, SHORT HILLS, N. J.
ower
Seeds
22 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Snow Queen, white $0 25 $U 75
Emperor William, dark blue 25 75
Lord Beaconsfiela, violet 25 76
Dr. Faust, black , 25 76
Gold Margined 26 76
Silver Edge 23 76
Havana Brow^n - 26 75
Light Blue 25 76
Bronze 25 75
Quadricolor... 26 76
GIA?«X ]
Trade Pkt. ^ Oz.
Trimardeau Atropurpurea $0 25
" Auricnlaefiora 25
" Golden Yellow 25
*' Striped 26
*' Emperor William 25 $0 60
" Lord Beaconsfield 26 60
*' Violet Blue 26
PRXIHC
Single \Vhite 260 eeds, $0 50
Marbled Mixed..
Victoria,red
Yellow with dark. Eye .
Black Prince
Odie
Peacock , 25
Choice Mixed Pansy Oz,, $3.liO 25
Fine Mixed Oz., $1.00
Trade Pkt.
Trimardeau White with Eye $0 25
" Mixed, ioz.,§l;oz., $3.50 25
Gassier, five blotched.... 25
Bugnot 25
HUNT'S UNRITAILED MIXED. Haa
no superior any where Oz., $8.fiO 26
Single Mixed 260 Seeds,
Double'White 50 "
Double Red 60 "
Double Mixed 60 "
Calceolaria Hybrida Grandiflora, tigred and
Selfcotora §0 50
Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora. Prize strain 50
'* " " Nana 50
Nana Mixed..
. Defiance. ....
grandiflora French Hybrids..
We are D^QET Dl AM TO for forcing, from finest lot of young
offering IX^^OC r^kMPIlO stock In tlie West, as follows:
PERLE, NIPHETOS, MERMET, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, SUNSET METEOR
VICTORIA, ALBANY, LA FRANCE. GONTIER, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT
U. BRU N NER, 1U inch, $6.00 ; 3 inch, $6.00 per 100. '
AMERICAN BEAUTY, ^% inch, $6.00; 3 inch, $8.00 per 100.
E. H. HUNT, 68 Lake Street, CHICAGO.
FENSTER-PAPPE
The new Gei-maa substitute for Covering- Cold Frames, etc., in
place of glass, is very strong aud durable, and sufficiently translucent for all plant
life; the best shading material, besides a good protection against light frosts.
Not affected by the changes of the elements ; does not shrink like parchment
paper. Endorsed by German and Datch growers and nurserymen, and success-
fully introduced in the States since one year. Comes in rolls 36 inches wide and
about HO yards long.
Price per Origiual Roll, $10.00.— F. 0. B. Cars ST. T.
Trial KoUs of eight yards sent for $1.00— this is enough to cover four
sash frames.
DIRECIIOXS — Moisten, stretch and nail on to tlie sasli bars, when dry saturate thoroughly
with linseed oil. Varnish when dry, and your unbreakable sash is ready.
Bulb Catalogue.
Our Trade Price List of sundry Bulbs and Seeds for Autumn sowing is now
ready, and will be mailed free on application. "We call special attention to our
high-quality strains of
Cineraria, Calceolaria, Cyclamen, Pansy and Primula Seed.
We have just received from our Paris factories the very latest
IVIetSl Designs in richest assortment and most refined taste, without
doubt, the leaders in the world's trade. Send for a trial shipment, stating
amount you wish to invest.
Florists' and Greenhouse Requisites
In large variety, quoted in our Wholesale Catalogue.
Address AUGUST RbLKER & SONS,
Address Letters to Station E. 136 & 138 W. 24th Street, Hem York.
776
U'HE Rlorist's Exchanged.
XX'VI-A.^T <3- "CJ -A. aSff O.
PBR BAG, 200 pounds, $7-50.
RAMS HEAD BRAND FERTILIZER
The richest natural manure, i)ure, powerful,
safe and convenient. Per 100 11). hag, $3.00;
1/4 ton, (Sbiigs), $12.50; V* ton, (10 bags),
$20.00; 1 ton, (20 hags), $40.00.
ClAY'S FERTILIZER, 561b. bag, $3.50; 112 lb.
bag, $6.25.
PURE FINE GROUND BONE per barrel, $5.00 ; per ton, $40.00.
CANE PLANT STAKES per 1000, $7.00.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,n^ll.°T? NEW YORK.
" JWE SELL BULBS. J
^ Special low priceB to -*
5 FLORISTS and DEALERS.
S WEEBER & DON,
^ Seed Merchanta and Growers, ^
W 114 Chambers St., - NEW YORK. W
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
(Shbewood Hail Nueseky Co.)
No. 427-9 Sansome Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HEADQUAETERS FOR
CALIFORNIA-GROWN
SWEET PEAS
And other Flower Seeds.
PACIFIC COAST
TREE SEEDS JAPANESE
And Native Bulbs. LILY BULBS
And other Oriental Specialties.
ONION SEED, PEAS, BEANS, etc.
Write for special contract prices.
DEALER IN J. m. THORBURN & CO.'S
HIGH GLASS SEEDS AND BULBS.
Florists' and Market Gardeners' Trade a Specialty.
25 years experience. Send for prices.
Ooi. riMiiisaiiWociiwardAvoj., E. WILLIAUSBUES.S.T.
»>♦»»♦♦»♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I
t BURPEE'S I
I SEEDS :
I Philadelphia. |
X Wholesale Price List for Florists #
and Market Gardeners.
WHEW WRITING MEWTtON THE PtOBIgT'S EXCHAl.*
m LOWEST PRICE FOB THE BEST BULBS AND PLANTS.
Lilium Harrisii, LongWorum and Auratum, Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus, 0
Tulips, Crocus, Freesia. Also Extra Selected Azaleas and Roses. f
Our Lilies of Valley have proved to be the best O. K. STANDARD ^
HAMBURG PIPS IN THE MARKET. J
2 Special prices of the above given on application. ^
S FRESH PRIMULA CHINENSIS. Eest Fringed Vars. ipkt /X \
> Hmbriata alba, large flowering, fringed white $0 30 S2 uO A
T Atrosanguinea, new, bright scarlet — *>
# Atropurpurea, large flowering, bright purple o"
^ Kermesiua splendens, crimson ^^
J Finest mixture of above varieties '^
i GHAS. SCHWAKE, 404 E. 34th Street, New York. \
tryDREER'S
GARDEN SEEDS
triBued cmarterlr. mailed
free to the trade onIy„
HENRT A. DREER,
Fhlladelphlac
BULBS AND PLANTS.
We are now prepared to quote
lowest possible prices, for next
July, August and September
delivery.
HULSEBOSCH BROTHERS
ENGLEWOOD. N. J.
VHEN WRITING
THE FLORIST'S CXCHANGT
GARDEN, Ft owe:
AND FIELD
'^ SEEDS
Bulbs for Fall or Spring Planting.
Wooden Labels for plants or pots, Greenhouse-
Syringes and Spraying Machines, Plant Tubs,,
Plant StioliS, Pruning and Budding Knives,-
Pruning and Grass Shears, Insecticides and
Fertilizers, Hot Bed Sash, Hot Bed Cloth, etc.
D. LANDRETH & SONS,
Seed ana Implement 'Wrareliouser
NOS. 21-23 SOUTH SIXTH STREET,
DELAWARE AVE. AND ARCH STS.,
2 00
2 00
1 SO
SURPLUS BULBS.
50,000 Roman Hyacinths, warranted
12 centimetres and over.
15,000 Von Sion, XX.
15,000 Trumpet Major, imported for
our own use. Will sell in 500 and
1000 lots.
Mention pap'er.
C. STRAUSS «c CO.,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Gardiner's Celebrated \
English )
Mushroom Spawn. (
Fresh and fieliablo. \
87 per 100 lbs. <
Special price on larger \
John Gardiner & Co., ,"
Philadelphia, Pa. }
11,000.000, rR[[Sll$
BUY FIRST HAND.
We will deliver you Freesia Bulbs, all charges
for transport paid, as follows :
51 to % in. diam., per 1,000, - S4.00
M to ^ in., per 1,000, - - »3.00
Liberal Discount on larger lots. Send (or ovir
Price List.
Order NOW your Japanese Bulbs, Longi-
florums, Auratums, Rubrums, Albums for Fall
planting— 'We are Headquarters.
We are the ONI.T FIRM in the United
States who guarantee you SODND Bulbs
delivered. Address all communications to
H. H. BERCER & CO.
Estlbllshsl 1878. SA8 rEAHOISOO, OAL.
BULBS OF FINEST QUALITY
CATALOGUE FREE TO ALL ON APPLICATION.
SEND LIST OF YOUR WANTS FOR SPECIAL PRICES.
XOW READY:
Per 100.
lilLIUM HABRISII, 5 to 7 $2 50
7 to 9 5 00
8 to 9 6 00
9 to 11 10 00
LltilUM CANDIDUM, Selected 3 50
WHITE CAIiLA (Dry Bulbs). 6 00
"' Extra selected 8 00
WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 11 x 12 1 50
12x15 2 25
PAPER WHITE NABCISSTJS 1 00
" " " Grandiflora 125
FREESIA REFRACTA AliBA, Extra selected 75
lilEiV OF VALLEY {our extra Berlin Pips now in cold storage
and for immediate delivery) 1 50
Finest stock of DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, VON SION NARCISSUS,
SPIRAEA, etc., ready in September.
Per 1000.
$30 00
45 00
50 00
90 00
33 00
50 OO
75 OO
11 OO
SO OO
6 50
9 00
6 00
12 00
Address :
Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO.,
•WHOLESALE GRO'WERS AND IMPORTERS OF
BULBS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
1024 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
p. O. Box 1176. Telephone 3415. Registered Cable Address, De Forest, Phila-
WHEN WRrriNe mention the florist's exchange
The Florist's Exchange.
777
GROUP OF CONVENTION DELEGA TT ? ON IRON
ATLANTIC CITY, AT CLOSE OF SHOOTING MATCH.
The Nursery Trade and the New Tariff.
The following replies have been received
to a circular letter addressed to several of
the leading nursery firms in the country,
asking their views on the new tariff bill
as affecting the nursery business :
Yours of the 30th ult. is received. Rela-
tive to the change in the Tariff Law, we
are unable to express an opinion as to
the probable effect of the reduction.
Ellwangeb & Babet.
Rochester, N. Y.
Answering your recent favor, the ques-
tion which you put to us is rather a diffi-
cult one to answer, and we would not eare
to say much, for or against it, until a little
later. We believe, however, that It will
have somewhat of a demoralizing effect on
a certain class of stock.
Fbanklin Davis Nuesert Co.
Baltimore.
In my opinion the new tariff bill will
flood the seaport towns and vicinity, as
well as the larger cities, every Spring and
Fall with all sorts of roses, flowering
plants and some trees, in such a way as
will break down living rates on florists'
products, and in the end accomplish no
general reduction in prices to the retail
buyer. N. H. ALBAUQH.
Tadmor, O.
In reply to yours of 30th, I desire to say
that I am entirely opposed to the plants,
etc., named by you as being placed upon
the Free List, believing, as I do, that this
principle is entirely antagonistic to the
interests of all engaged in the trade in this
country. The greatest prosperity enjoyed
by the nurserymen and growers of plants
was when we were carefully protected.
Geneva, N. Y. S. D. WilLAKD.
The effect; of the new tariff on the Ameri-
can grower of plants, trees, shrubs and
vines will be the flooding of the American
market with all surplus stock that foreign
countries have to dispose of, grown by
laborers whose wages are 15 cents to $1 per
day. I have paid lor labor and do yet, $1
to t3 per day.
Laborers in America will soon accept a
reduction of 40 per cent, on the wages of
the past few years, with very unsteady em-
ployment. Jacob W. Manitinq.
Beading, Mass.
In reply to your esteemed favor of
August 30, 1 beg to say that I do not think
that placing plants, trees, and shrubs
commonly known as nursery stock,
on the Free List will have any material
effect upon the trade, because from what I
can learn the importations of such classes
of stock have not been less during the time
when the McKinley bill was in operation,
than they were at the time when the old
tariff was in effect, and such stock was im-
ported free of duty.
Individually I would have preferred a
duty of 30 per cent, on all horticultural
products, whethernurserymen'sor florists*
stock, as I think it would have benefited
American horticulture, because under the
Free Listtoomuch cheap stock is imported
into the United States, and this seldom
brings the financial results expected.
Augusta, Ga. P. J. Berckmans.
The placing of nursery stock on the free
list will, in my opinion, have a demoraliz-
ing effect on the nursery business in this
country. Probably the most disastrous
result will follow the dumping on our
shores every Spring of the Buropean sur-
plus. Foreign nurserymen when loaded
with a surplus will naturally unload on
the American market, rather than break
their own, and the cheap freight charges
will enable them to do this in the absence
of a tariff duty.
As far as my own firm is concerned, we
will be benefited to a certain extent by
the saving of the duty on planting stocks
Cour raw material), which we import largely
every year, but I am a believer in the sys-
tem of protection to American industries,
and I favor a duty of not less than twenty
per cent, on all kinds of nursery stock, ex-
cepting such articles as cannot be grown
successfully in this country, notably, pear
I regard the clause in the new tariff bill
placing all kinds of nursery stock on the
free list, unbusinesslike and un-American.
Philadelphia. HowAED A. CHASE.
In reply to your letter of inquiry of 30th
ult., I expect the effect of the new tariff
legislation will be a slight reduction in the
price of some of the smaller sizes of stocks
which are imported and sold on their
arrival in this country without being
transplanted here, but stock which is
grown In American soil will not, in my
opinion, be affected much by this change
in tariff. Large sizes of trees and shrubs
will not be imported in sufficient quantities
to materially affect American prices be-
cause of the bulk and weight of such stock.
The expense and risk of importing will
serve as a considerable protection for
American nurseries. I think that fruit
tree nurseries have nothing to fear from
foreign competition, as the varieties grown
here are so different from those grown
abroad that planters will have a decided
preference for home grown trees.
In the preparation of my Autumn price
list I have not taken any acccount what-
ever of the change of tariff in arranging
prices, and do not anticipate that the
recent legislation will have any appre-
ciable f ffect upon my Fall trade which is
chiefly in the line of ornamental trees and
shrubs with nurserymen and wholesale
dealers as well as with retail buyers and
planters. Samuel C. Moon.
Mooresville, Pa.
Two Useful Plants for Jardinieres.
Aglaonema picta compacta is an orna-
mental and interesting little plant, belong-
ing to the aroid family, with short, erect
green stems and stalked leaves of leathery-
texture, the petioles of which are sheath-
ing, green, with a membraneous whitish
margin, the leaf-blades are short, oblong
ovate of a dark sap-green , blotched irregu-
larly with broadish angulate patches of
grey, and of pale green beneath. It grows
eight inches high and its color will be
found to blend with almost any class of
dwarf growing plants.
A. versicolor is also an attractive orna-
mental foliage plant. It is of neat growth
and bears on an erect stem beautifully
mottled shortly stalked spreading leaves,
the petioles sheathing with membraneous
edges, the leaf-blades obliquely oblong,
rounded at the base, acute at the apex,
irregularly blotched with patches of dark
velvety green, interspersed among patches
of lighter green, and some of creamy
white.
These plants are of easy culture, grow-
ing in any ordinary potting compost; they
can be propagated either by cuttings or
division, and will grow in a palm house
temperature. F. L. A.
THE brightest, newsiest, liveliest trade
paper for the florist, seedsman and
nurseryman is the FlOElSTS' |!XCHANSB.
Chicago's Parks and Pleasure Grounds.
There are in the city of Chicago eighteen
small parks, squares, etc., belonging to the
old style of things and ranging from five
tenths of an acre, up to the Lake Front,
which comprises 41 acres, with a total area
of 103.32 acres collectively. Of the parks
proper there are eight with a collective
acreage of 1,909.53 acres, or a total of
2,013.85 acres.
It we add the acreage of the 31 ceme-
teries, now often having a park-like effect,
ranging from Rose Hill, 500 acres, Grace-
land, 159 acres. Mount Hope, 300 acres,
Oakwoods, 184 acres, Calvary, 110 acres,
down to others as small as five acres, we
have a total of 1,868 acres to add, making
all told 3,884 acres treated more or less
with park effect. The parks proper, are
Lincoln, 300 acres; Hum bolt, 203 acres
Garfield, 185 acres ; Douglas, 179 acres ,
Jackson, 586 acres; Washington, 371
acres; Midway, 80 acres; Lake Front, 41
acres ; Union Park, 14 acres. Total acres,
1,958, exclusive of the boulevards.
Obituary.
Chicago.— John Holmes, of 5818 State
St., died August 29, aged 65 years. He was
the son-in-law of Wm. Brooker, who
started on this spot as a florist in or near
1858. Soon after Mr. Holmes became an
employe, afterwards a son-in-law, and the
firm name was then changed to Brooker &
Holmes. Although the establishment
has not increased in size for 35 years, by
the early purchase of some three acres of
land and the subsequent rise of real estate
the estate is now valued at $100,000. Mr.
Holmes leaves a widow and son, the latter
30 years of age. Deceased was not a mem-
ber of the Florists' Club, but by request
four of the six pall-bearers were old-time
florists, viz.: A. McAdam, J, F. Kidwell
Samuel Muir, and Edgar Sanders. Ess.
Nkiv Durham, N. J.— The wife of F
Copin. ex- vice-president of theNorth Hud-
son Florists' Club, died very suddenly at
her home here on August 28. Much sym-
pathy is felt for Mr. Copin in his sad be-
reavement.
IF you are in doubt as to when youj- sub-
scription expires, look at the address
label where the date can be found.
778
THEi Florist's Exchange.
NATIONAL BOWLING COMPETITION.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., AUGUST 22, 23, i894-
IB.u^jf/'a-l o
S^f/'a-lo
THE F^LORIST'S EXCHANOB,
779
Toronto.
Every live florist is on the g«e vive for
the forthcoming Annual Pair to be held
during the next two weeks. Competition
bids fair to rival other years. Plants from
the institutions are now so well known that
the boys feel they can effectually compete
against them.
T. Manton is first among the profession-
als to be on the ground with an excellent
staging. Messrs. Chambers, Reeves and
Houston will have a fine display as usual.
Mr, Watkins is so busily engaged over-
looking the alterations beingmade at Hor-
ticultural Hall that it is doubtful if he
will ezhibit. By the way, his carpet bed-
ding is fully up to his usual high stan-
dard. The competition in cut flower and
design work will be unusually keen.
Business at the markets is still very slow;
when fine asters sell at five cents a dozen ;
a whole arm full of sweet peas for 2So. —
small wonder the boys felt they could not
afford the convention trip. It was not
owing to lack of interest but experience of
the present and fear for the future that
kept them from being with us this time.
The long continued drought has caused
great loss to all interested in the products
of the soil.
Among the Growers.
John Dnuiophas gone heavily into
chrysanthemums, having nearly 1,000
plants of Ivory alone. Jessica and Domi-
nation, Niveus and Queen are in large pro-
portion. Mrs. A. Hardy is doing fine.
Vivian Morel, Mermaid, Lincoln, Golden
Wedding, and Harry May are the chief
kinds grown. The stock is in splendid
condition, and, being planted so late as
end of July, has made remarkable growth.
In roses, Wootton looks fine as does also
a house of Meteor. Perle, Sunset, Bride,
and Bridesmaid, Mermet will be grown as
largely as ever, but Niphetos has been
dropped entirely. Bride taking its place
For staking, crimped wire stakes are used.
These are obtained at cost of straight ones
and have the advantage of keeping the tie
from slipping.
Among carnations, Daybreak is still
supreme. McGowan will be grown more
extensively, and less Silver Spray. A new
house, 204x11 feet, filled with Marie Louise
violet, is full of promise. An addition to
one carnation house, 84x30 feet, has iust
been completed. Mignonette will be grown
largely ; one house planted looks well A
batch of cyclamen and bed of Adiantum
cuneatum is very fine.
Speaks & Muston have a healthy lot of
La France planted. They are very suc-
cessful in the production of this ever
desirable rose.
H. Dale has finished planting. His
stock is worth journeying many miles to
see. Both roses and carnations are in first-
class shape, and it will be hard to beat the
splendid stock of chrysanthemums and
Mane Louise violets.
At time of writing we are having a
severe thunderstorm with heavy rains, the
first that have fallen for two months
The severe storm of Sunday evening
which lasted several hours, is reported to
have played sad havoc with the elegant
specimen palms and croton beds in the
parks. ^ ^ jj
Washington.
Wew Flower Store.
J. L. Loos:6 opened his new store
on F St., between 11th and 12th last Mon-
day with a very rich display of ferns
palms, and cut flowers. The immense
window allows of a very elaborate decora-
tion, being one of the largest in the city
The interior of the store is fitted up with
a view to portray the fioral decoration of
the various parts of a mansion which are
usually seized upon by the florist to illus-
trate his art. There are for instance a
spacious fireplace and mantel finished in
the newest designs, wide stairway and
balcony, and by a little shifting about
these fixtures can be so arranged as to rep
resent the surroundings of^ a marriage
ceremony. It is the intention of Mr
L,oob6, I understand, to have these places
continually decorated during the gay sea-
son with plants and fiowers, as it will be
quite a help to parties giving orders to in-
telligently describe just what they want.
ilie S. A. F. Charter.
The charter has only been passed
by the House of Representatives, but that
IS a great deal. It was introduced in the
Senate and unfortunately referred to the
committee. The Senate, by the time the
measure came to their end of the Capitol
had resolved not to consider any more leg-
islation than was absolutely necessary
Mr. Durtee stayed in Washington instead
of attending the convention at Atlantic
City and put in several days' hard work
but his efforts were unavailing. He is
confident, however, that the S. A. F will
have its charter by December.
G. W. Oliver.
A. FARLEYENSE, fern.
8.000 Strong Healthy Plants.
i inch, $40.00 per 100; |360.00 per 1000.
BAKER BROS.,
p. O. Box 78, - KANSAS CITY, MO.
«HEN WRITINfi MFrMTlOM THE FLORIST'S EXCHAWGF
Fall Stock and fine
C T • ^yy^ X ' ® ■ Plants for Fall sales.
Plenty of Jackmantl and Henryli. best Purple and
,J!^'f^m^'~,§!^°'"^''^''- Snowflake and Long-
These are plants ttiat will give satisfaction, beine
farsuperior tc ""-^^ ■ — -- -" -" -- '">^
J20.00 per 1000.
1™™"°"??!™!° ^■"■'"^ Brown plants. 12.50 per 100,
F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.
PALMS! "fsF"
Areca I.iitescen8, 18 to 21 in. high, tin. pot. .$0.25
„ ' " 24 to 30 " 6 " .. .40
Scafovtbin, 30to36in. high.Sin. pot 40
" 24 inches, 4 in. pot 25
Latanin, 4in. Pot 25
6 " Min.'.'.'.'.'.".;.'.'.'.'.'.'"'.';.';;;;:;; ;76
„ ," 7 ." 30in 100
Crclumen, Sin.pot per 100, 8.00
IVentin, large, 4 leaves 1,00
genfortliln, 6 ft. high, 10 in.pot 2.00
Pandanun iJtilis, 4 ft.,10 in.pot 2.00
Tlirlnax Eleeans, 30 in., 8 in. pot 2.00
PHILIP H. ALBURCER,
Ridge Avenue & Huntington St., PHILA., PA.
RUBBERS.
Well established, 6 in. pot. plants 18 to 24 inches
$i).00 per dozen.
Asparagus Plumosa Nana,
Well established, 4 In. pots, $12.00 per 100.
NEPHROLEPIS DAV&LLIOIOES FURGANS,
strong 4 and 5 in. pot plants of this Talaable decora-
tive fern. Clean stock. $12.00 per 100.
PRIMULA OBCONICA,
2 in. pots, »2.60 per 100 ; strong, 4 in. pots
$8.00 per 100. '
JOSEPH KIFT, WEST CHESTER, PA.
WHEW waiTIMe MEHTIOW THE ftORIST'S EXCHAWGIt
N. STUDER OFFERS:
8000 Palms, grown without any stimulant
or extra heat ; in the most suitable sizes for
Florists. Will be worth twice their money
in a short time.
Cocos Weddeliana, 8)^ln. pots.lSin. high,
20 cts. each ; Latanias, Kentias, Cory-
pha Australis and Seaforthias, all
from 5 in. pots, from V4 to 8 ft. high, at 80
to 40 cts. each ; 2)^ia. pot plants,6 tolOcts.
Ferns and Dracseuas in great variety, ota-
heite Orans-es, with or without fruit; Gar-
denias, with buds; Violets from pots, and
all kinds of bedding and basket plants.
Greenhouse and Hardy Climbers, and a
great variety of Hardy Perennials ; the best
varieties of everblooming Roses, Ornamen-
tal Grasses, etc.
N. STUDER, 936 F.St., Wash., D.C.
GUT RATES TO ALL POrNTS
Special Offer for
30 days. Strictly
Cash or satisfactory
References with all
orders.
in. No. of per per
pot high leaves 100 500
2} 8-10 2-3* J4.0I) $18.00
i 16-18 3-^ 20.00 90.00
6 20-24 4-5 42.00 200,00
6 24-26 4-6 68.00 330.00
_."..._.' ' ""-^'^ 5-S ")0.00 460.01'
Seaforthia Elegans 3 12-15 3-4* 10.00 42 00
4 24-26 t-6* 18.00 83.00
"86 feet 4-6 $2.60 each.
6 20-24 6-6 46.00 210 00
6 26-30 6-7 65,00 310,00
r 32-36 7-8 110,00
Phoenii Recllnala 2J 8-10 2-3* 6.60 30.00
6 22-26 3-4 48,00
4 12-16 ,1-4 24,00
6 16-20 4-6 48,00
3 10-12 a-4 20,00
4 14-16 3-4 42,00
Forsterlana 3 10-12 3-4 26.00
6-8 7,00 32,00
16-18 4,00
Latania Borbonica,,
Corypha Australis
Kentia Belm
10-24
3.00
Star (*) denotes Seed Leaves or part Seed Leaves
The above are all well grown, strong plants, ready
List. Address
W. J. HESSER, Plaitsmouth, Neb.
SAVE MONEY
HARDY PLANTS
By asfclDK for Price Liat.
F. H. HOESFOED, ■ Charlotte, Tt.
CLEMATIS.
A fine stock of large flowering leading
varieties in prime condition. An oppor-
tunity to give you PRICES
is solicited.
SMILAX, from 2J^ inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA.from
5 inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; with double
flowers, from 3 in. pots, ®1.50 per doz.
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, from 4 inch
pots, $3.00 per doz.; from 5 inch pots,
$8.00 per doz.
C. EISELE, 1 1th and Jeftersoii Sts. Pliila.Pa
Palms, Ferns and
Foliage Plants
From 3x3 to 10 inch pots, large stock, in
the very best condition. I will give low
quotations and liberal discounts accord-
ing to the size of order. Before buying
elsewhere send your wants and have
them estimated.
LEMUEL BALL,
Wissinoming, Phila., Pa.
ARAUCARIAS
ARAUCARIA BXCBtSA, 6 to 8 inch plants.
S35.00 per 100 ; S6.00 per Doz.
ARAUCARIA rMBRICATA, 3 to 4 in. high
SS.OO per 100 j SI. 60 per Doz.
The above delivered by Mail or Express
at prices quoted.
New Crop Phoenix Canaricnsis, $2.50 a 1 000 Seeds
Phoenix reclinata 5.00 a 1000 Seeds
Washingtoniafillfcra .76 per lb
Cliamaerops excelsa .60 per lb
COX SEED AND PLANT CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
A GOOD OFFER!
Araucaria Bxcelsa, 15 inches $1.00 eiich.
Areca intescens, 4 in. pots, 18 in,
high 3,00perdoz.
Areca lutesceiis, 5 in, pots, SO to
at IN. lush 0.00 "
Cocos Weddeliana, 3Ji in, pots,
8in,high 1.60 "
Kentia Forsterlana, 3 in. poty,
Sin.hiah .,.., g.oo "
Kentia Forsterlana, 6 in, pots,
34 in, high ]3,00
Phoenix canariensis, 8 in, pots,
36 in, high 24,00 "
Seaforthia elegans, 28 in. high,, 3,00 "
CYCLAMEN, 6 in. pots, fine
plants 3.00 "
PandanuB Veitcliii 60c. to 1.00 each.
Adiantum cuneatum, 4 in. pots,
very strong plants a.OO per doz
Neplirolepis rufescens tripjn-
natifida, 2)^ in, pots 1,00 "
TEESE FBICES ASE FOE! CASH 0HL7.
USE LEMON OIL-THE BEST INSECTICIDE.
EDWIN A. SEIDEWITZ,
ANNAPOLIS, - MD.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
SPECIALIST IN
CLEMATIS
AND
BORDER CARNATIONS.
CLEMATIS MiDiME BARON DE VEILL&RD
The Rose-flowered Jachmanni (New).
One of the strongest and most vigorous and
free - blooming' varieties of Clematis ; very
form; light rose, with lilac shading- ,• winner of
gold medal at Paris.
One-half-year-old plants, in good condition,
per doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00.
BORDER CARNATION.
(Out-door), Self-color.
Raby Castle, soft pink; Comtesse of Paris
(Daybreak color); Germania, pure yeltww •
Lady Washington, lilac ; Cardinal Patrizzii,
dark crimson. 12 strong, $1.00; 100, $6.00.
PINK-Her Majesty, the new white florists'
pink, 50 cts. per doz.; 100, §3.00.
CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.
ALBERT KNiPPER, Frankford, Phila., Pa.
FLORISTS 0RCHIDSi*'**^^sln7to?as°.'°fstaWished7nVTTMltaMs"^^^^
tlie best, all kinds, fine stock.
Beautiful Dracaena Rosea, 3 ft, iiifjh $1,00
■"-"— — liindenii, ly, ft hiifh .'.'.'..', 150
, " 3 " 2,00
Massangeana, 1^ ft, lilgli 150
,. a " 2,00
it. hisrh 2,00
'• 1,50
Amabilis,
Draco.
Spectablis
s Utilis,
Veitcliii,
Cycas Bevoluta. all sizes.
Aspidistra Variegata, splendid colored
ts, per leaf $o,12
Rubbers, 5 ff„ 2,60 ; 4ft.,2.00; 3tt.. " fso
Latania Borbonica, 2 ft,, 8 character
leaves, 75o,; 2J^ f t„ 4 character leaves. , . 1.00
Kentia Belmoreana, 16 in, high 50
," " 18 to 20 in. high','!,'!' '76
„ '.! 2feet \,if,
,„. .. ^ ,„„ forgrowingoD.lOto
, B„ I ™ "'°- high, per 100 20 00
1,50 Pliojnix Rec, 3 f t,, heavy plants , 1 51)
1-IjO I '^ 2 ft,, " " 1 (10
satis^fac?o?/r"etoln1l,*~P°'P"';n^"^^^^^
VAN CELDER & CO., I 7 Emory St., Jersey City, N.J.
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New York.
t DO SUPPLY
♦ FLORISTS
St. 00,
FIRST— With PALKIS and DECORATIVE PUNTS.
SECOND— With extra fine fresh CYCAS LEAVES
SI. BO and $2.00 a pair.
THIRD— With CUT ORCHID BLOOMS, $5.00, $10 00 ana ♦
$25.00 boxes. ♦
FOURTH— With fresh DRACMNA CANES of the leading varieties, t
I No. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NE^W VORK CITY <
*•*••* ♦ ^MtM*<**t*»***»f»»»»»»»^<
780
The> Florist's Exchange.
SEED TRADE REPORT.
Points and information from seedsmen, and all
interested In this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Tbade, care of Flokists' Ex-
change, 170 Fulton St., N. T.
Under the new tarifE law mushroom
spawn is specified and made dutiable at 30
per cent, ad valorem.
Roman hyacinths of fair size are scarce ;
as also are Bermuda Harrisiis, 7-9 and
larger sizes.
Latest advices from Europe state that
Dutch hyacinths are cleared out ; prices on
straggling orders have advanced 40 per
cent. Tulips are the only bulbs that are
plentiful.
Carl Cropp, o£ Vaughan's seed store,
New York, returned from Europe several
days ago per "Maasdam."
F. W. O. SCHMITZ& Co., Barclay St., N.
Y., report large sales of Roman hyacinths,
also of Von Sion narcissus and Dutch
hyacinths, of the two latter of which they
have a supply of fine bulbs. We noticed
a fine importation of palms and bay trees,
which had recently been received.
Weeeek&Don, OhamberBSt.,N.Y.,have
received a supply of French bulbs in fine
condition.
The GoTernment Seed Distribution.
We see by the report of the Attor-
ney General that Secretary Morton has
been sustained In his decision, that he has
no right, under the law, to distribute seeds
other than foreign varieties, the introduc-
tion of which was supposed to be an aid to
the American agriculturist. Secretary
Morton's opinion had the endorsement of
the leading agriculturists and farmers of
our country, as well as all the seedsmen
who did not expect a pull. That a greater
nuisance than the government seed shop
was never tolerated by legislation, and the
fact that Congress decided to keep the
custom up as pap for the members, Is by
no means to its credit. Of course the
abuse will go on again this year, as the
seeds are already purchased, but we trust
there will be a stop to this silly farce
another year. And Secretary Morton de-
serves great credit for his efforts to stop a
practice that is not of the slightest benefit
to anyone excepting those who furnish the
seed and the armj[ of employes that
assist In the distribution.
The distribution of seeds by the Agri-
cultural Department has been delayed by
the lateness of the passage of the appro-
priation bill by Congress. The force to
perform the work this season probably
will be organized in October, and the dis-
tribution will begin in January.
S. M. Pease, of the Cleveland Seed Co.,
Cape Vincent, N. Y., was in town last
week looking after the interest of the
conapany of which he is the manager. He
reports a favorable trade but Is exceeding-
ly doubtful as to the future, not as to
orders but whether their crops will be
sufllciently large to meet the increasing
demand, as peas and beans, leading articles
with them, are very short crops. Rumor
has it they have a strong pull for govern-
ment favors.
Those who make a specialty of bulbs at
retail are on the anxious seat at present.
One of the leaders in this line says it is
time for the orders to come in, but they
don't come. We have not expected a rush,
not nearly a half of the old time trade in
this line, from the fact that those who buy
largely have not the money to expend.
Luxuries must in all cases give way to
necessities. A large proportion of mail
orders come from a class with small in-
comes, but not so small as at present.
Should business revive during the next
six weeks the bulb trade will undoubtedly
do so also.
The cabbage seed crops of Long Island
have not turned out as well as was expect-
ed before the harvest began, or, in fact, after
the crops were secured. The excessive
drought accompanied with intense heat has
made much small and shrunken seed. The
small would germinate and make cabbage,
but the sample would be poor, because of
size, and would be rejected by the dealers
for whom it is grown. Many crops were,
practically, total failures, while, in some
localities where they did not suffer so
much from drought, the crop is remark-
ably good. A fair estimate is about half a
crop. But there is no danger of a short-
age this year, as there was considerable
surplus from last year, and some of the
growers anticipating a short crop, because
of the large crops the past two years, put
out an increased acreage last Pall, which
will come in very timely.
The turnip seed crop was not one quarter
what it should have been; the injury to
that being largely caused by the maggot.
The outlook for next year is very bad.
Not one-quarter of the contracts made
with the growers can be set with plants
that will make heads of sufficient size to
put away for seed purposes. At the west
end of the seed growing district they were
favored with rains at the proper time, and
the set is very good. This, with a few
favored spots in other sections, will give
about one-quarter of the acreage contract-
ed for ; that is looking remarkably well.
Should we have rains immediately— say by
the 8th — there might possibly be halt a
crop secured. But if the drought should
continue for ten days longer nothing could
save it.
The same holds good with the turnip
stocks. A few pieces of ruta bagas are
looking well, but the most of them are
suffering terribly. Other kinds of turnips
are making but little show, but there is
time enough for most of them to make
sufficient growth, with a rain by the 15th.
Siberian and Scotch kale are suffering
and will need rain at once if they make
growth sufficient to stand the Winter. To
do that they must root deep, which they
cannot do unless the ground is wet.
The gladiolus crop is suffering from the
drought the same as everything else.
There will be no first-class bulbs on Long
Island ; that is, no large bulbs. They
will be good flowering bulbs, probabjy
better than those grown in a rainy season,
but they will be small. The young stock
has done about as well as usual.
European Notes.
After the close of the mail last
week we were favored with a few dry days,
but with a temperature much lower than
is usual at this season of the year. Un-
fortunately this improvement has not been
maintained, and since the middle of the
week close, sultry days have alternated
with soaking rains.
From Germany comes the report that
things generally are in a most deplorable
state. Crops of every kind are still in the
fields, and the loss on many of them is
already very great.
In France and England advantage was
taken of the few dry days to put all that
was fit to harvest under cover, but this
necessitates some delay in the work of
threshing and cleaning and as a conse-
quence deliveries from this side are likely
to be much later than last year.
As predicted in this column early in the
spring the deliveries of first size Roman
hyacinths are attended with considerable
friction. Some of the largest dealers have
oversold and cannot furnish or procure the
full quantities. This may not be an un-
mixed evil if it checks some of the rash
speculation lately indulged in and the cut
throat system pursued in making prices.
Since the above was penned a slight
change for the better in our weather has
taken place, but it is still too cool to ripen
seeds readily. Peas will be the most
benefited. EUROPEAN Seeds.
Catalogues Received.
H F. MiCHELL, Philadelphia.— Whole-
sale' Price List of Bulbs ; also Seeds for
sowing in September and October.
Heney a. Deeek, Philadelphia.— Whole-
sale Quarterly Price List of Bulbs, Plants,
etc.
W. W. BARNARD & Co., Chicago.— Cata-
logue of Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Sundries,
etc.
J. M. Thoebuen & Co., New York.— De-
scriptive Catalogue of Bulbs and Flower-
ing Roots for Fall planting.
Heney A. Deeee, Philadelphia.— Select
List of Palms and Foliage Plants, also
Bulbs for Forcing and Florists' Flower
Seeds.
H, F. MiCHELL, 1018 Market st., Phila-
delphia.—Price List of Plant Stakes.
W A. MANDA, South Orange, N. J.—
Pocket Garden Dictionary of Bulbs, Seeds
and Plants for Fall planting.
Russell Bros., Altifirma Nursery,
Highlands, N. C— Wholesale Cataloeue
of Native American Plants, more particu-
larly the rare trees, shrubs, and hardy
herbaceous perennial plants of the South-
ern Alleghany mountains.
D. B. Long, Buffalo. — Catalogue of
Florists' Photographs. Mr. Long keeps
on improving and adding to his collection
and now presents 176 different designs,
from which those interested may chose,
sets being put up to suit the re-
quirements of purchasers. The photos are
being more generally used, and are now
come to be looked upon as standards. A
catalogue of "Perfection Wire Designs" is
also received.
The Seed Trade and the New Tariff.
EdiUyr Florists^ Exchange:
In your reference to the "Seed Trade
and the New Tariff," in September 1 issue,
there appears to be a general impression,
that the lower the duty Is on plants for
growing on, the better it is for the grower.
During the past year the increase of im-
ported plants, ready for delivery to the
retail fiorist, has been alarming, and I beg
to call your attention to the following
tacts: While, "vulgarly speaking," I do
not care to give away my business trans-
actions, I have been engaged in importing
plants for some time, and the prices asked
for some popular plants are so marvelously
low as to render it farcical for Americans
to grow them. I am enough of a pro-
tectionist to wish this thing stopped,
although It constitutes my largest source
of profit ; but foreign growers are not only
now establishing agencies here, .by which
means they can send plants in here by the
boat load, and without the general florist
being any the wiser, except by searching
the records of the Custom House, but
some of the growers themselves are en-
gaged in it to a limited extent. If I did
not think it unwise at thepresent moment,
I would give you a few of these foreign
prices. I think it would startle some of
our friends. What will be the inevitable
result of this ; first, the number of florists
who import will increase; then each
foreign house of importance will establish
an agency here, and deal direct with the
retailer. What this will lead to every
grower of plants knows. The only remedy,
after this thing has seriously injured the
growers, is through Congress, but no 10
per cent, will do it.
Jersey City. H. VAN Geldee.
SENSIBLE
ADVERTISING
PAYS.
If yours does not pay you,
consult us. Perhaps
we can help you.
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The Germination of Small Seeds.
Many disappointments are frequently ex-
perienced in the germination of small seeds,
such as : tuberous rooted begonia, cinera-
ria, calceolaria, gloxinia, primula, and otheis
of a similar diminutive character. A word ol
advice might materially aid many of the un-
successful. Clean pots, pans, or flats should
be selected; a fair amount of drainage must
be placed in the bottom of the article used,
rhe quantity needed will have to be judged
by the depth of the vessel ; if shallow, little,
if deep, more. After this is in place fill up
to about I }4 inches from the top with some
rough siftings, then run some light soil
through a fine seive (home-made one of mos-
quito netting will suffice) ; place this over the
rough material and press it down firmly, mak-
ing it even all over with something flat, leav-
ing about % of an inch between the soil and
the top. This accomplished, take the pot or
whatever is used and immerse it in a tub of
water, leaving it there until thoroughly satu-
rated. While it is soaking, get a little sand
on a shovel and hold it over the fire until
quite hot. This process will kill every germ
of fungi that might be harbored in the sand.
When cool enough to handle, sprinkle a small
quantity over the soil, barely covering it.
When this is done the seed can be sown, tak-
ing care to distribute them evenly. To insure
this, take a piece of paper and put the desired
quantity to be used on it, they can then be
run off at will and placed where they will be
most needed. Now, something flat must be
used to press the soil down and make the sur-
face level ; if this be properly done, the seed
will be just deep enough in the soil for the
roots to catch hold as soon as germination
begins.
The flat or other receptacle must be put
into a suitable place, warm or cool, according
to the kind of seed used. A glass, covered
with a piece of paper or some moss, should be
kept over it, as seed require to be kept dark
to germinate well. Keep paper or moss
moist. The articles must be kept close for a
few days, just giving air every morning for a
tew minutes. At the first signs of life, more
air and light must be admitted, but the sun
should not be allowed to strike directly on
them as it will dry them out and that will be
the end of their existence. Such seeds usu-
ally germinate in from five to twelve days.
Should the soil show traces of dryness before
signs of life are seen, enough water will be
found accumulated on the glass in the morn-
ing to moisten the soil. This can be allowed
to drop off gently so as not to disturb the
seeds. After they begin to grow a sponge can
be used for watering ; this must be done with
great care, otherwise the plants will be washed
into a heap and will die. They should be
pricked off as soon as they are large enough
to handle with a point of a stick.
F. L. A.
A BEVISEU AHD ENLARGED EDITXON.
Practical*Floriculture.
BY PETER HENDERSON.
This work teaches how flowers and planta can
best be "grown forprofit." The original Practical
Ftoricullure, written a number of years ago, hag had
anenormouBsale, and it was admitted to be the
leading authority on this subject. We have received
uumerous complimenlary letters from people who
actually knew nothiug of the florists' business, and
who have followed the instructions of this book and
are now "full fledged florists,'" having a remunera-
tive and pleasant business. This new edition oj
Practical Flo7-icuUureha,a been written to keep abreapl
of the times, as there are now many superior
methods o£ propagation and culture of flc wers and
plants — and many improved varieties of plants — all
of which have been fully treated in this new Qdition.
The following Table of Contenis
will give a pretty cood idea of the scope of the book,
viz.: Huw to become aflorist; Theprieesof nursery
and RTeenhouse products at home and atjroadj the
profits of floriculture ; AapectandsoU; The prepara-
tion for new and the renovation of old lawns ; Xay-
ing out the flower garden; Designs for ornamental
grounds audttower gardens; Planting of flowerbeds;
Soils fcT potting; Temperature and moisture; The
potting of plants; Drainage in pots { Expert garden
workmen: Cold frames for winter protection; The
construe. ion of hot-beds; Greenhouse structures;
Wide greenhouses for bedding plants and rose grow-
ing; glass, glazing and shading; Modes of faeatmg;
Heating bv steam; Base-burning water heater;
^ ...„s-_.D _. — a-„ . — seeds: Propagation by
(true from seeds; Prop-
agation of plants by cutting ; Saucer system of prop-
Propagatiori^of plants by seeds: Propagation by
seeds— what varieties c ' "' ■'^""
agationof plants bycu__ ^, . ._
agation; Propagating softwooded plants
Propagation of roses by cuttingsf "*=*
by grafting and budding; Green
The cultivation of the Verben a;
Cold frame plants raos- sold in spring; Plants most
in demand for window decoration in winter; Culture
of winter flowering plants for cut flowers;v Rose
gi-owingin winter; Bulbs for winter flowers: violets,
Chrysanthemums, Carnations jindMignontte; Bouv-
ardias,Stevias, Eupatoriums, Heliotropes, Poinsettia
and otherwlnterfloweringplants; Orchids; Chinese
Frimrose, Geranium, Camellia and Eucharis, Plants
usedfor decoration of rooms; General collection o:f
plants grown under glass; Constructionof bouquets,
etc.; Hanging baskets; Parlor or window gardeningi
Formation of rockwork and plants for rocks; Are
plants injurious to health ? The injury to plants by
forcing; Nature's law of colors; What flowers will
grow in the shade: Succession crops in the green-
house; Packing plants; Plants by mail; Insects and
(iiBfases afl'ectingplants; Mildew; Diary of opera-
tor the year; The culture of grape vines under
gla
Fully Iltofittated , 325 pages, Sent postpaid on receipt of $1.50
FOR SALB BT
THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE,
170 Fulton Street.
XHE> KTvORist's Exchange.
781
New Orleans, La.
Market NeiTB.
At present there is no great change
in business, except in funeral work, which
has been fairly active.
Mr. J. Newsham's paper, on rose growing
under glass, has caused a fair amount of
discussion in the city ; many are asking
will it pay ? Mr. Newsham is a firm believer
that it will, as he has successfully proved.
Most of the florists have commenced
rose layering and sowing seeds, and are
now thinking about the Fall work. It
is to be hoped by the end of the month
trade will revive.
Among GrbTTers.
Our old friend, Joseph Muller, is
still toiling day by day, in his unassuming
way. He seems to have taken hold of the
right way in growing palms. One large
bed of Washingtonia fllifera plants, about
four feet high, is looking grand, as also
are his Phoenix canariensis and Cooes
australis. He has a fine batch of chamae-
rops, ranging from one to five feet. He
plants most of these in wooden boxes,
about 15 inches deep and wide, and plunges
them in the ground. By doing this they
can be lifted at any time and potted.
Chas. Eble seems to have been rushing
things of late, he has just leased some
more ground in the rear of what he pur-
chased last year. He has ploughed it up,
and it is ready for planting with roses.
He says roses pay best here. The new
variety, Mrs. W. O. Whitney, is doing very
well with him. The foliage on it is
superb. It is the opinion of most florists
here that it will make a good garden rose
for this climate.
Mr. Eble's chrysanthemums in open
ground and in pots are looking well ; they
are as good as any in the city. He has just
commenced lifting thosethat were planted
out, and has got a large house ready to
flower them in ; not because we need heat
to open the flowers, but only to keep the
blooms clean. Orchids are doing well
here. Some of the Cattleyas are showing
flower on good strong leads. This is a
good climate for Cattleyas ; you may grow
them outside six months in the year. The
only trouble is in keeping them from
growing after they have made their
growths. His palms are making wonder-
ful growth. This wet season has suited
them admirably ; Kentias, arecas, and
latanias are the best taking kinds. In one
house he has about 3,000 Adiantum cunea-
tum and A. Farleyense looking well. He
says ferns always sell ; he can not get
enough to cut from in Winter.
A very pretty object just now is a Passi-
flora quadrangularis trained on a trellis.
This plant makes a grand display, and it
is a pity it cannot be used to a better ad-
vantage. The coloring and fragrance are
very pleasing. All Mr. Eble's stock is
well grown and in good condition. He has
made great improvements this year.
From Absent Friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Valdejo are having
a very pleasant time in France, where they
went to spend the Summer. They are ex-
pected home the end of this month.
Mr. and Mrs. Fonta, who have been gone
eighteen months, are thinking of staying
another year. It is not certain whether
Mr. Fonta will continue on in business on
his return. He left the Sunny South for
rest. He writes me this week that he was
obliged to do something besides making
wine, so he built himself a small green-
house and devoted it to growing fuchsias.
Hakbt Papworth.
St. Paul, Minn.
Market Notes.
The past week has shown a marked
improvement in trade. Flowers of all
kinds are in better demand and a more
hopeful feeling prevails in florist circles
than for some time past. People are re-
turning from the Summer resorts and
society begins to assume its normal tone
once more. The heat and drought con-
tinue and all outsideflowersare practically
dead.
White flowers are most in demand
though pink and cream roses are also
sought after. Of the latter there is at
present quite a dearth, as well as of carna-
tions of all kinds. The quality of the cut
is good and is improving each week. As
soon as cooler weather becomes permanent
we may expect some fine blooms. One of
the leading growers has a large house of
Beauty in the very best possible condition
and which should show some astonishing
blooms a little later on.
As a rule, growers are a little cautious
about bringing in too many blooms early.
In former years there has been large quan-
tities of good roses on the market by Oc-
tober first, that could not find a ready sale.
This year the demand will be larger early
in the season and from present appear-
ances the supply will not be large, thus
guaranteeing good prices to the growers.
City Jottings.
A few cool nights the past week
made us think of "firing up," the mer-
cury dropping to nearly 50 degrees. From
now on the weather will be closely watched
so as to prevent mildew ou plants and
fungus in the bench.
Mrs. Gakgbs, connected with L. L. May
& Uo. for several years past, as designer
and decorator, has severed her connection
with the firm and gone to Cincinnati to
reside permanently. As she was very
painstaking and artistic in all of her work
she will be missed in this city.
J. C. Fleischer & Son, whom I reported
as going out of business some time since,
contemplate rebuilding their houses and
embarking in the business more exten-
sively than heretofore.
C. J. Hart, of Harmon, Col. ; Mr. Roach,
representing J. B. Rice & Co., of Cam-
bridge, N. Y., and J. B. Comont, of Carter.
Dunnett & Beale, London, Eng., were all
callers during the week.
Though unable to attend the Convention
we enjoyed reading the reports and essays
and trust all may profit thereby.
Coal is being offered very cheap by
dealers here, and with no prospect of an
immediate rise in prices florists can con-
gratulate themselves on being on the right
side of the fence this time.
Just why plants should have been made
dutiable while bulbs come in free, duty on
seeds reduced and nursery stock made
free, is one of the mysteries of the Revenue
Tariff Congress, that onr florists cannot
unravel. Can some of the large eastern
growers explain? Veritas..
Abutilon ; ouvenir de Bonn.
This is a comparatively new introduc-
tion, and it is being tested as an orna-
mental bedding plant at Short Hills, N. J.
So far it has proved itself worthy to be
classed among the best decorative foliage
plants used for that purpose. It has beau-
tiful decorated palmate leaves of good
size, regularly and evenly marked with
white and green. Amid these leaves the
gracefully drooping orange-coloied flow-
ers are produced in large numbers, form-
ing a striking contrast with the delicate
colored foliage. In habit of growth it re-
sembles A. Boule de Neige. This un-
doubtedly will be a valuable acquisition
to the sub tropical garden. F. L A.
♦ POND LILY FLOWERS ^
2 all Summer. ^
2 Pink, Yellow, White, ready now. a
^ Blue, in Aug-ust. ^
t GEORGE MULLEN, 7 Park St. Boston. ♦
T L. D. T. 2887, eare Boslon. near State House. T
GRIFFIN'S TUBEROUS BEGONIAS
OASIS NURSERY CO.
IWKEN WRrriNG MENTION THE FLOBIST'S EXCHANGE
ARE IN FULL BLOOM.
Come and See their Beauty. All are Invited.
THos.o..rp.N, ^ggjijjjyy g^^j^^jQjj^ Long Island.
Manager,
Ey[RliR[[N CUT fERNS
Particular Attention to Wholesale Trade.
write for prices.
CHAS. E. BOSTWICK, Berkshire Hills,
West Stoekbridge, Berk. Co., Mass.
mUEN WHirrNG MENTION THE Fl-ORIST'S EXCHANGE
100,000
CALIFORNIA PAMPAS PLUMES.
zo,ooo
CHOICE GALLA LILY ROOTS.
For prices apply to
JAMES H. DENHAM,
SKEDBMAH. LOS ANGELES, CAL.
CHOICE FLORIST SEED.
PIINSY, CHLCEOLftRIA, PRIIflULft, CINERRRIA,
Choicest strains at 2oc. and BOc. iier Trade packet.
Special Quotation on BVI.BS.
W. A. MANDA,
The Universal Horticultural Establishment,
SOUTH ORANGE, N.d.
Violets, Carnations, Smilax,
strong field grown plants. Marie Louise
Violets, (Hln/.c's White and Algeatiere
Carnations, $4.U0 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
Stock perfectly healthy, never hail any Violet
disease in this section.
One year old Smilax Koots, 810.00 per 1000.
Russell Kilbourn, Clinton, N.Y.
The me ■pVus ultra advertising medium
of the trade is tlie Florist's Exchange.
CARTHAGE, MO.
• * Your paper is certainly the best one <
its liind anywhere published. EDWARD TEAS.
260. Per 1,000, $6.00; 2,000
for 89.60.
UdRII CUAUINRC Coarse. 35 lbs., $1.00; 100
nUnn OtlAVinUO n,s., $3,110. Fine, SBlbs.,
$1.35; 100 lbs., $3.60.
SPHAGNUM MOSS ^{J^r^lSl^ls? ^'e.Te?
bale, $1.36 ; five bales tor $6.00.
MUSHROOM SPAWN (English) ^^^,JSn
of Septemlier 8th. Strictly A-1. Per 10 lbs.,
$1.20; 100 lbs., $8.00.
W. W. BARNARD S CO., 186 E. Kinzie Street,
CECica-S-o.
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NEW CROP PANSY SEED.
Choicest Strains, Unsurpassed for Size, Exquisite Colorings, Markings. Always Reliable.
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Hardy
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs, or Trees of whicii
you liave an excess? to sell ciieap for cash, or
trade for. We have 40,000 extra fine
Chrysanthemums now in the World's Fair
greenhouses, grown there from choicest exhi-
bition stock; 7, 6, 5, 4 and 3 inch pots; $30,
$25, $30, $15 and $10 per hundred.
F. O. B. Cliicago until Sept. isth. go
day paper from responsible parties.
WORLD'S FAIR FLORAL CO.,
Horticultural Greenhouses, Jackson Park,
(iolden yellow..
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smillerthan Trlmardeau, but ' .......ot» ™„.ti„c. -nrt
richer colors, pronounced by
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ped Cinipi\ Trlmardeau). tbe perfecllon of all striped
FlVe Spotted Umpr'- Odier), tbe jieplus ultra in pansies. For size
Snd form it seems hardly possible to produce anything more perfect
and superb ^qq
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nperor Willii 'T„ji„
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2.60 1.60 l.OO
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Mahogany (rubra);
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(Indigo blue).
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PEA rOCli (new) wine-red. with yellow margin, beautifully blotched l.M 1.00
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Xh a ?old brraz^ cSi^r. ohanging_to scarlet and yellow towards the broad edge. . .. . . .51
TRIM ARDEaS vToUET-bLu^ (novelty of 1893), a beautiful variety of the Giant ^
Trlmardeau type ■ ■ ; ; — ; ' ' " '" • i ■. '
I recommend also, for present sowing, the following seeds, m superior quality
PK1MU1.A CHINENSIS, fringed, Snemixed^WOO^s^^^^^^^^
« .. " double, fine mixed, 100 seeds. 75c 9
xed, 'A oz., $1.00,
grandlflora. choicest
CINERARIA HVBRIDA, finer
flowerii
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1.000 seeds. 75c..
.10
1 extremely
: blue, mil
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r than the
prandiflora t
dwnVf mixed. 1.000 seeds, 75c I
fl! pi., choicest double mixed. 1,000 seeds, $1.00 ;
«I.OV[NIA H VBU1D.\, fine mixed. lOOO seeds. 60g.... .. ■-.
1,1.0.V1,1>1A Hioitli.. 'g,.g„jg„„„,„„„ii3.ed. 1000 seeds, 50.: ■•.•■■.•,■;; ,
grandiflora, tiered and spotted. 1.000 seeds. H.OO
CYCI. » MEN PEKSICUM, fl.»5nn«,d,^^05„ 760.^...^^.^^.^
album (.Mont Blanc,) pure white without eye, 100
seeds, $1.25 -.
.50
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J. A. DE VEER, 15 Whitehall St., New York.
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THE Florist's Exchange.
Rose GrowitJg Under Glass in the
Vicinity of New Orleans, La.
Mr. R. Maitre, in the Picayune, New
Orleans, criticises Mr. Newsham's essay on
above subject, which appeared on page 692
of our issue of August 11. He says :
The lengthy and timely essay on " Rose
Culture," as read by Jas. A. Newsham, to
the Horticultural Society, and published
by the Ficayune, was a good touch to
many a young florist, the only thing to be
regretted about it was the silence of the
Society on the merits and demerits to
them of so important a question.
To import roses from colder climates
seems to the uninitiated like " carrying
coals to New Castle," when everybody
knows too well how freely roses grow out
of doors here, but as a rule florists do not
buy any flowers in the Summer. Only in
the Winter season those florists who grow
no roses will buy them elsewhere.
The author of the essay commences with
the ever-burning question, " Will it pay ?"
and endeavors to show how he would make
it pay. I am of the opinion he made some
slight arithmetical mistakes between pro-
ducing and realizing figures with the
system he intends to pursue. In a more
temperate section the educated florist, or
horticulturist, leads Nature in takiogtime
by the forelock when Nature is at rest. In
this latitude Nature leads the horticul-
turist. It is for him to keep step with it.
Should he try to lead it he will find out in
time that it is the most stupid thing he
ever attempted, for she will not yield to a
system that only can be applied to plants
that are well matured by natural rest.
To grow roses in this climate I would
recommend the mere protective system,
with as much of the natural outdoor way
as possible, with one or two-year old, well-
matured stock, in what is known as the
solid bed system.
1 have during the last ten years, when I
was yet in business, experimented
considerably on the subject with as much
of the northern system about it as pos-
sible, and if I failed in the beginning it
was on account of introducing too much
of red tape work about it. But ex-
perience has proved that the more the
system indoor Is followed the natural
out-door way, the better were the flowers
produced. I have for two seasons tried
the bench system. It paid me for the
labor and stock used, but above that I
made no profits.
My calculations are not based on self-
help. I had to do all my work by hired
labor. Should one attend to the system
personally, with his own skilled labor,
different results may be obtained.
If ever the question of labor was a
burning point in any business it is sure
to be in the florist's. Happy is the man
who needs no outside help, for in many
cases dear paid labor proves to be any-
thing but a help. Often it is to the
contrary, and especially so in this climate.
This stands to reason, because few gar-
deners that are not natives here know
anything about the climate, and following
the traits of their early education will
surely work contrary to the climatic
influence upon plants here. One year of
experience will bring them generally up
to the mark, by whicti time in nine out of
ten cases they are off again to their old
quarters— north or west.
The labor question is, therefore, one of
the most important should one attempt
to make rose culture for Winter blooming
a specialty, and only in that way would
it be possible to make any headway in
the business, because growing roses on
a small scale would not pay in so far as
the patronage of the store florist who
depends on the grower for an every-day
supply is concerned. He could not depend
on a small supply, which fact would leave
the small grower's stock on his hands.
I need not repeat the mode of growing
or the varieties to be used as adapted for
the purpose. These are well-known to
most florists here. But I would recom-
mend the solid bed system — not because it
has been abandoned by many and most of
the large growers in the north and east,
but because the solid bed plan will over-
come the many and daily atmospheric
changes which the elevated bush is subject
to, and it retains a more even temperature
for the plants and more natural moisture,
without the daily extra work in watering
and ventilating.
Heating will become necessary only
when the plants are fully established, and
is consequently only needed to assist in
opening the flowers. I never found pipes
under the bench of much value in this
climate, because if the atmosphere is kept
at from 30 to 50 degrees within, the soil
will always be about 5 degrees warmer
than the air, and it is an open secret that
roses especially object to overheat about
the roots. Out of doors they never form
fresh fibers before the end of September,
and stop it by the end of May. This ac-
counts for the small, insignificant roses
during the hot summer season. It is the
want of strength in the plant, the want of
fresh young roots, that causes it.
When I arranged my bench I put four
rows of two-inch hot water pipes under it.
It was the most useless expense I could
have applied, although I grew good La
France, Duchess of Albany and some
few Teas ; but I did not once in two years
need to apply bottom heat. The air
around the bench kept the soil always
about 5 or 8 degrees warmer than the
air of the house; consequently bottom
heat in this climate is of small moment
to its final result. What I believe in about
heating is to keep the cold air out, so
as it never can enter the house. For this
reason the overhead system, even in this
climate, is best. My successors use a
double row of two-inch pipe as a flow
within two feet below the ridge pole in all
houses. The result is most gratifying. It
is useless to warm around the earth and
let in the meanwhile the cold air to dull
the young growth on flowers. The idea is
to keep the cold air out. The soil here is
never so cold as to chill the house at best.
What can a greenhouse effect in holding
warm air ? Nothing. It escapes as fast as
it is produced. The only time the house
will hold warm air is when the day arrives
with its caloric of light, when the sun
shines, or when the fire burns in the radia-
tor. As soon as these factors cease to
work, so soon will the warm air escape
through the glass, or openings, in badly
constructed houses through untidy fittings
left by the builder. My idea in laying out
a greenhouse, say 100 feet long by 12 feet
wide, would be to allow for the house and
heater about $7 per running foot, with a
walk in the center of two feet, and five feet
bed on either side of the walk. Such a
house will hold about 700 plants, if planted
as small stock from out of 2J or 3-inch pots;
half of them will answer better when
one year old from out-door grown accli-
mated stock; it will give them a better
chance to spread, or stool, as it is techni-
cally called. In reality they will produce
more and better flowers than if planted
too close. If one has no room to grow his
stock out of doors first he may plant from
12 to 15 inches apart and take every alter-
nate plant out the next season to give the
required distance.
The soil of the bed should be of a sandy
loam, well broken before being used, and
it should be no less than 15 inches deep ; 18
inches is much better. For drainage,
nothing answers better than four-inch
drainage pipes, laid across the bed, so that
it will lay a few inches above the walk,
and one foot apart all along. This will not
only drain the bed effectually, but will also
admit so much of the warm air as may be
necessary to keep the soil in even tempera-
ture with the air of the house. To facili-
tate this the return pipe will assist in
evaporating the soil with the introduction
of warm air at every foot all along the bed.
This system is now much practiced in the
north and west in growing hybrid roses.
In this climate it will answer for Tea roses
as well. Such houses may, in this climate,
be 200 and more feet long. Two houses,
with the overhead system could be kept
in good temperature with a No. 5 conical
boiler. The cost, with soil and stock
plants, would not exceed $8 per foot, even
should one be obliged to pay for all
materials required, which florists, as a
rule, do not have to do, and may use much
less cash in accomplishing all that is re-
quired.
The prices of flowers may be averaged,
but in a confined market, like New
Orleans, it may for years yet to come de-
pend on local consumers. Rose growing
will pay the florist better than any other
class of plants. The small florist who at-
tends to his own work can make it pay
both ways — in cut flowers and in young
plants. Rose growing by capital has been
fully tested by parties in the vicinity of
New York, with the best market possible,
but it failed sadly— so did the Brooklyn
Botanical Gardens, to grow and dissemi-
nate young plants at low rates. Every
florist knows of that grand fizzle. Florists
do much better than nurserymen or agri-
culturists. I spoke ill my travels to wheat
growers in Illinois and Michigan. Costs
between $3 and $4 to plow and sow an acre
of wheat. The best average is 25 bushels
at 60 cents per bushel, which, less cost, will
result in between $8 and $9 per acre profit,
Take the sugar cane grower. It costs about
$12 or $15 to plant an acre ; thirty tons is a
good average ; S2 is offered per ton at the
central sugar house ; it costs some growers
between $1 50 and $1.75 to bring it there. It
needs no lightning calculator to make out
the profits of this, our best industry. Why
should florists not be satisfied with reason-
able profits on their culture P
How am I to be Benefited by the
Society ?
This question was answered by the sec-
retary of the Society of Minnesota Flor-
ists at a recent meeting as follows :
In answering that question may I ask
another? Is our condition perfect? is
there nothing that we can do to better or
improve our condition by uniting together
in a body ? Or is our profession so entirely
different from any other existing trade or
profession that we had better work our
way through life as individuals, have
nothing in common with each other ?
LooJt at everybody else in the trade as an
enemy, and at every opportunity cut him
down by all available means ; drive him
outof business if possible ? No, gentlemen
and brother florists, I insist youare wrong
if you look at life and business in that
light.
We can no more afford to be without an
organization of this kind any more than
other professions — merchants, scientists,
teachers, or even preachers. Ministers
of the different churches have seen the
beneflts derived from laying aside jeal-
ousies, and come together for an occa-
sional talk, as they have found there were
many things which they as individuals
could do nothing to alter and change,
but being organized in a strong body their
voice and power are felt. So with us— I do
not believe there is a member here who has
not sometime or other been confronted by
some obstruction or some condition of
circumstances which he felt ought to h
been otherwise, but which he was powerless
to change alone, and which we as a society
could do much to, if not exactly change,
at least raise our voice against.
It is to be ready for circumstances that
may arise that we ought to be members of
an organization of this kind.
The strongest proof that nowadays no
one in business can afford to be without a
society, I saw not long ago, when the
oldestandoneof the largest seed firms in
the country, who had refused to join the
Seedmen's Association (presumably be-
cause they could not see any benefit to be
derived from it, and felt themselves strong
enough to take care of anything that
might arise in their business), when in the
W"ilson bill before Congress it was pro-
posed to remove all duty on seeds, they
sent out a circular to the different firms
in the trade pleading for a meeting to raise
a protest against a proposed removal or
lowering of duty on seeds. If they had
been members of the Association they
could have felt so much stronger and easier
about it, because the Association as such
could have entered their protest and most
likely had a better standing before the
Congress.
I mention this as an illustration that
none of us is too high or too low, but
that questions may arise, which we, as in-
dividuals, can not combat, but which, if
united in an organization like this, or what
the founders of this Society fondly hoped
this would have been by this time, can at
least discuss, and oftentimes make our
influence felt.
For the benefit of the younger members
X will briefly mention one of the leading
reasons why this Society was launched.
It was because some of us felt that when it
was a settled thing that we were to have
the State Fair here between the two cities
in the future, we ought to see to it that
our influence be made to bear upon the
proper persons so as to insure for us in a
not too far distant future a building fit
for exhibiting our products, and a pre-
mium list worth competing for, so that
we could make a show that we did not
need to be ashamed of. This is still the
unfinished business of this Society, and it
seems to me this is an object worth the
while of everyone of us to take an interest
in this Society, and be willing to put our-
selves to a little trouble and even expense
to accomplish — and accomplish it this
Society can do if we only give it our hearty
support.
To any one still asking how can this
Society benefit us ? I will call your atten-
tion to Section 2, Article 1, in the consti-
tution. You must admit the aim and ob-
ject of this Society is large and broHd
enough to cover most anything that will
benefit us. You may come here and bring
before your brother florists for discussion
any question pertaining to our social
and financial interest, and this is the only
way to deal with such questions. Let
them be discussed not by individuals here
and there, never being brought to any re-
sult. Bring them up before a meeting
representing the' craft, and you may
probably arrive at some beneficial solu-
you in all earnestness, it is all your fault.
Do not complain about the way this
Society Is run if you don't take a hold and
help run it, because if you do not, you
neglect your duty. You have no right to
complain of not getting the right men to
fill offices if you do not try to help choose
them. I have heard the assertion over and
over again that this is a Minneapolis
Society run by Minneapolis men. Can you
blame the Minneapolis men for running it
in their interest if you St. Paul folk don't
take part in the meetings? There is no
reason why this should not be made a St.
Paul Society just as well as Minneapolis,
as the florists m St. Paul outnumber those
in Minneapolis. Don't hide your light
under a bushel ; come help light up the
path for this Society and you will be
helped yourself. I dare say there is none
of us who will not learn something from
every meeting held by this Society, enough
to compensate for the time and money
spent. I have in my mind a meeting held
in this city by this Society two years ago
when we had a lecture delivered by our
learned Prof. Otto Lugger, of tbe State
University Agricultural College, which to
me was compensation enough for all the
time and money spent in the interest of
this Society.
There is no good reason why we should
not have such lectures, probably as in-
teresting and instructive, at all our meet-
ings, if we could only depend upon an
audience ; but you can see for yourself, it
would certainly not be very pleasant for
the ofl&cers to make arrangements and in-
vite scientists to come here and give lec-
tures to half a dozen men. Therefore, I im-
plore of you to attend the meetings, help
build up a strong society, and if you do
not find yourself benefited by it, you may
denounce it to your heart's content, but
not before you have given it a trial. Re-
member the Society is what you make it.
You must not expect it perfect the first
day. It is a seedling that needs some
tender nursing till it has grown into a
tree strong enough to stand for itself and
take care of itself. Then there vpill per-
haps be need of using the pruning knife to
get it into perfect form.
Take an interest in electing the right
men for your oflficers and when you have
elected them give your hearty support
until you have found out they do not de-
serve it, and let me add a word of warning:
never bring up any personal grudge you"
may have against a member if you have
the Society's welfare at heart. Remember
it is the duty of your presiding chairman
to shut off any discussion that in his judg-
ment may lead to any personal feeling. Do
your best to benefit the Society and you
can not fail to be benefited by it.
And I want to say here, if this society is
not what you think it might have been or
what you think it should be, let me tell
Heating Greenhouses.
H. E. Hall, Youngstown, Ohio, had on
exhibition at Atlantic City a model of his
heat saving contrivance. The idea is to
utilize the smoke by passing it through
chambers in the greenhouse rather than
through a chimney in the ordinary way.
Mr. Hall in his model shows a house
where the smoke was carried 96 feet from
a Hitchings boiler, and in this house the
center bench was entirely heated by means
of the passing smoke, and great economy
is claimed.
After looking carefully into the matter,
and investigating the many safeguards
thrown around this invention, we are un-
avoidably brought to the conclusion that
the ideas embodied In his patent partake
too much of the nature of the now nearly
obsolete flues. With theni the diflSculties
were expense of construction if well built,
danger of a break and escape of smoke or
sulphurous fumes, the immensely unpleas-
ant task of cleaning them out, their ten-
dency to create insect pests, and numerous
other evils.
At the Atlantic City convention, in dis-
cussing the question of fire insurance and
the rates to be charged, greenhouses
heated by flues were considered undesira-
ble risks. It would seem to us that any
idea leading back to this state of affairs is
going the wrong way entirely. The model
referred to has many of these objection-
able features, and the provisions made
against danger have to be so elaborate
that the scheme becomes too expensive and
tedious. Slate slabs are expensive, so is
cement of the kind needed ; manholes for
cleaning out flues and angles are not en-
couraging, either, to the unfortunate at-
endant who may have to enter them.
A Revolving Flower Bed.
A German engineer has now hit upon
another floral novelty. He has invented
revolving flower beds. The arrangement
of these revolving beds is quite simple ; it
is done by means of a platform worked by
electricity, steam power or water power.
The^ Florist's Exchanged.
15,000 STRONG SMILAX PLANTS.
From 2^ In. pots. 12.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000.
SA.1IUE1. J. BUNTING,
Elmwooil Ave. Hnd 38th Sr„ Fliiln., Pa.
^MIT \ \ '^'^°'" 3 inch PO's,
v5iM.ll^i4>A. strong, $3 per loo.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape May, N. J.
WHEN WRITIWG MEHTION THE FXORIST'S EXCHANGE
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS
Fine, healthy, clean plants.
Pot grown, $6.00 per 100.
H. WINDHEIM, AVONDALE, N. J.
FIELD-GROWN SMILAX!
Plants stronger than can
be grown in 4-inch pots.
Price, «2.60 per 100; «ao per 1000.
MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.
A few hundred very fine plants, fleld-grown
Irom rooted cuttings. Samples 10c. by mail.
Miss ELIZA. DENTON, Fredonia, Chant. Co., N. T.
MARIB LOUISE VIOLETS
Large Crow
♦ s livd: I Xj .A. 2^ ♦
The Lsireest and Best that can be Grown.
2 in., «3.00 per 100 ; 3 In., $3.00 per 100.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM
4 In. pots, $8.00 per 100; $1 00 per doz.
CEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville,N.Y.
WHEN wniTiw^ MeriTiOH THE n.ORisr8 exchange
5000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,
4 inch pots, SIO.OO per 100.
1000- ASPARAGUS -GOMORIENSIS,
From solid bed, «35 per 100.
I PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.
^ J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va.
WHEN WRITIHG MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
SMILAX PLANTS CHEAP!
Out of 3 and 3 inch pots, also trans-
planted plants out of boxes. Never had
as fine and large stock before. State
number you desire and I will give you
the lowest prices. Safe delivei-y and
best satisfaction guaranteed with every
shipment. Sample orders, 10 cents.
Teems, strictly cash. Address
FRED SCHNEIDER, Wholesale Florist,
STV^IL-MX
Good heavy 2 inch stock, $3.50 per 1(J0 ;
$20.00 per 1000.
Extra heavy 3 inch stock, $3.00 per lOO;
$S5.00 per 1000.
PANSIES.
Guaranteed as good as tbo " best." They
outshine many of theso-cailed "best" strains.
Have been in competition witb the leading
growers. Our patrons say they cannot be beat.
Seeds, trade packet, $1.00.
Plants, 75c. per 100; »5.00 per 1000.
FERNS.
Very fine, 3 inch stock, well hardened.
Adiantum Cuneatum, Fteris'Adiantoides,
Pteris Oretica Alba Lineata, Pteris'Pal-
luata, Pteris Serrulata» Pteris fcierrulata
Cristata, Cyrtomiam Falcatum, PoJy-
sticliluiii Prolificum, Polysticlimni Cor-
iaceum, Selaginellas, In variety.
$5.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000.
CARNATIONS.
AN ELEGANT LOT OF
Daybreak, Garfield,
Silver Spray, J. J. Harrison,
Tidal "Wave, Nellie Lewis,
Portia, F. Soruer,
Creole, E. G. Hill.
L. McGowan, Angelas,
Kose Queen, American Flag, Etc.
^P-Write for Prices, etc.
^-Terms Cash with prder.
BETSCHER BROS.,
Canal Dover, Ohio.
WHEN WRLTINQ MENTION THe FLORIST'S exCHANGt
VIOLETS.-WAfilE LOUISE.
Nice plants, free from disease, $5.00
per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Cash with
order. Sample, 10 cts.
GE0R6!E SALTFORD,
Violet Specialist, - RHINEBECK, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENT'ON TME FLORIST'S EXCHANGE
ViOLETSI VIOLETS!!
10,000 MARIE I.OUISE, fleld-growD, nice
clean plants, grown on new soil, at S5.00 per
100, Ifi45.00 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory
reference. Address
JOHN SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.
VIOLETS! VIOLETS!
MARIB LOUISE.
Fine crowns, absolutely healthy and clean in every
particular, pot grown, $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order. Samples, 10 cents.
W. J. CHINNICK, TEEIIT05, N, J.
FORCING ROSES.
If you want any clean, healthy
stack, (3 or 4 inch pots) ready for
shift, of Brides, Mermets or
Bridesmaids, I will give you a
bargain. Also a few Beauties,
Victorias and Testouts.
FRED. BURKI,
WHOLESALE FLORIST,
BeUevue, Pa.
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♦ "Wliolesale Nurserymen and Florists, i
i Can show as floe blocks ot Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Roses as can be Z
Z found in the U. S. We grow } million Boses and million ol plants annually. Trade list ^
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AMERICAN BEAUTY, »«'»E' 'IL^"?d»Lif«*''"'
CARNATIONS, all the new and old sorts. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, pot grown.
pieaae -write for piiceB to A. §, MAC BEAN, Lakewood, Now Jersoy.
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« Fine, clean, healthy stock, suitable tor immediate planting, in leading varieties. This ^
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4 plants, in 4, 5 and 6 inch pots. Carnations and Violets from open ground. Send tor list. ♦
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In 2}i, 3 and 4 inch pots.
AH the leading varieties for forcing.
Write for prices.
JOHN HENDERSON CO., Flushing, N. Y.
10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES
Fully equal to those sent out the last two years, and perfectly healthy in every respect-
Only selected growth from flowering wood used for propagating.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR, SUNSET, PERLE,
MERMET, SAFRANO, LA FRANCE, BRIDESMAID, BRIDE,
BON SILENE, MME. HOSTE, MME. CUSIN.
3 inch pots, S5.00 per 100; i inch pots, 88.00 per 100.
J. Ij. l>IIjIli03Sr, ^lc30X33.isl3'u.x>s;> I*a^.
783
HYDRANGEAS, in var., I inch pots. . . . $1 60 a doz.
POINSETTIAS.l inch pots 160 "
CYPEHUS ALT., 3 inohpots 60 "
BESONIA, Ssmperd, Inoarnata, Snowdrop and
Compaota rosea 76cts.per doz.
BEGONIA VERNON, 3 inch pots 60cta.
JOHN C. EISELE,
20th and Ontario Sis., Tioga Sta., PHILA., PA.
CHOICE STOCK ROSES.
Per 100
200 Bride, 600 Perle, 500 Mermet,
strong, 3)^ and 4 inch pots $400
Marie Louise Violet clumps 6.00
Marie Louise Violets, 2}^ in. pots 200
Carnations, strong 84.00 to 6.00
FOR CASH.
W. W. GREENE S SON. Watertown, N. Y.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE Fl.ORIST'3 EXCHAHCe
ROSES -.
1000 PEBLES, in 3 and 4 inch
pots ; first-class stock ready
to plant out for Winter-
blooming. $8.00 per 100.
E. S. NIXON, Chattanooga, Tenn.
ROSES FOB WINTER FLOWERING.
American Beauty,
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria,
AND Bridesmaid.
; plants, out of ^ incli pots, ready for immediate
plantlDK.
$I2.00 per 100.
ortBride,]>IerincrViTIine. Cusin, Nipbeton,
Woottou and Perle*
■ plants, out of 3^ inch pots, ready for immediate
planting,
$9.00 per 100.
F. R. PIERSON COMPANY,^
TABRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, M. T.
2ii inch pots. Per 100. PerlOOO
BRIDB?^ »2m »22M
niKKinET 250 2260
(iONTlER 2 60 22 50
SOUPERT..;... :...... 2 50 22 60
WHITE LA FRANCE 2 JS 24 CO
SUNSET ..280 25C0
And all other Slnnduvd Varieties, 2>i.S>^ and
i^ in. pots. Write for prices. Terms cash with order
THE NATION Al PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.
Mermets, Cusins, Wattevilles, Hostes,
Meteors and La Frances, $3.00 per 100,
Strong American Beauties, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1 ,000 rates.
Let me price your lists. Casli witli order.
ROBERX F. XESSON,
West Forest Farlc. ST. tOUIS, MO.
Roses. Roses.
per 100
1000 Bride 3 In. pots, 84.00
1000 C. Mermet " " 4.00
300 Dime. Hoste "• " 4.00
600 Perle " " 4.00
500 I.a France " " 4.00
3000 AI. Gulllot 2M" " 3.00
1000 " 4 " " 8'«*
1000 Sou DeMnlmalson ... " " 7.00
1000 " " ... 3 " " 5.00
1500 C. Soapert " " 3.00
1000 " 3^" " 5.00
per 100
500 SMILAX 3 m. pots. 82.50
I'iOO HYDRANGEAS " " 4.00
These plants are all perfectly clean and healthy.
^'ox'lf: J. D. Brenneman, Harrishurg, Pa.
Will Escbange for 500 Ivory Chrysantliemams.
WHEN WRITING MENTION THE FLORIST'S EXCHANQE
Strong, Healthy and Vigorous.
La France, Papa Gontier, Niphetos,
Bride, Mermet, Watteville, Bon
Silene, Cusin, fine plants, 3 in. pots,
at $7.00 per 100.
Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Testout,
Perle, Sunset, Mme. Hoste and
Kaiserin, fine plants, 3 in. pots, at
$8.00 per 100.
SMILAX, extra good, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 100.
WOOD BROTHERS, Fislilcill, N.Y.
Tlie Rose-
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Contents.
, SOV. UE BOUN ....
Books Received
Bowling Scores at Atlantic City
catalog des received ....
" Changes in Business
Chicago's parks and pleasure Guounh
corkespone
, CactuB No
CtTLTDllAL DEPARTMENT:
ChryBanLhemums, Odontogioasum crfspum
Cdt Flower Prices
FLOWER Bed. revolving
HEATING Greenhouses
How am I TO BE BENEFITED BY THE SO-
Nursery Trade and new Tar
Obituary ;
Jobn Holmes, Mrs. F. Copiu
ORCHID Growers' Calendar
Plants ioh jahdinieres. Two
QUESTION Box;
Sow Bugs. How
Fern for Name, BeeLI
Dryinn
The Convention of the Association of
American Cemetery Superintendents will
be held at Hotel Lafayette, Philadelphia,
on September 11, 12 and 18. 1894.
The Nursery Trade and New Tariff.
In this issue we print a number of
letters from several of the leading nur-
sery firms in the country, expressing the
views held by them on the probable effect
of the Tariff Law, of August 28, 1894, on
the nursery trade in America. The prin-
cipal fear entertained by our nurserymen
is that the placing of all nursery stock
on the Free List will have the undesira-
ble tendency of creating an influx of
stock of inferior grade from European
nurseries, which, of course, will be sold
at correspondingly low prices, thus mili-
tating against the disposal of worthy
home grown material. Should this evil
materialize, and the section in the Tariff
Law which encourages it remain long
enough in force it will in a very short time
remedy itself, inasmuch as planters who
have been disappojnted once will fight
shy of being drawn into such error again,
even with enticing prices. Of course^
until this cure is effected the home trade
may suffer, more or less, although it must
be borne in mind that a large number of
the plants now imported are disposed of
through the auction sales, thus realizing
what they will brine, and supplying more
or less the wants of transient purchasers,
and that this method of disposal will more
than likely obtain in the case of larger im-
portations. The established trade of the
home grower, however, is not, in our
opinion, likely to suffer to any appreciable
extent.
There is also just this chance that the
growers of such good stock as cannot be
remuneratively produced in this country
to compete with importer-goods, will raise
the price on these in a like manner to
what was done by the growers of foreign
bulbs when the duty was taken off bulbs ;
their object being to reap the advantage
of the money formerly paid to the XJ. S.
Government, and which increase was only
stopped by the high-handed action of our
importers.
The classification of roses is a subject
which is agitating the minds of several
importers, as to whether the hardy varie-
ties of roses can now be included
as nursery stock, thus again securing the
advantage of free entry. It is thought
by some that the ruling of the ap-
praisers on these plants, which placed
them on the free list as " plants for forcing
under glass for cut fiowers or decorative
purposes," under the McKinley law,
(now dutiable at 10 per cent.) will
not now be set aside ; while others are of
opinion that all decisions relative thereto
have passed into oblivion with that law.
Destroy Wood I.i
Cacti Dutiable, Worms Destroying Canna
L aves. Wire Worms Affr " -
Plants. Wintering Roses
Affecting Rose
Remedy for Mealy Bug
ROSE GltOWING AT NEW ORLEANS, Li
SEED TRADE REPORT . . . .
SEED Trade and New tariff .
Seeds, GER^LiNATI0N of Small
trade Notes;
Toronto, Washington
Binghamton, N. Y.. ErtSton, Pa., Floral I'ark,
N. Y., Lapeer, Mich,, Newport, R. I., New-
town. N. v., Paducah. Ky., Scranton, Pa. 7&i
Elmlra, N. Y., Pittsburg 787
Hamilton, Ont., Indianapolis, Orange. N. J.,
Springfield, Mass 790
Rochester, N. Y.
The florists of Rochester organized a
bowling club on Friday evening, August
31, at Germania Hall. The Club consists
of twelve charter members and they
elected the following officers : President,
J. B. Keller ; secretary and treasurer, E.
R. Frye. Meetings will be held at the new
alleys in Germania Hall every Friday
evening.
Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
The floral fete, parade and ball were a
grand success. "There were TB carriages,
all decorated with flowers, and 25 floats
with floral and other designs. One of the
handsomest rigs was a spider Victoria
covered with hydrangeas and driven by
the daughter of ex-Mayor Nolan, of Al-
bany, N. Y. T. J. T.
New York.
I. FORSTERMAN returned from Europe
several days ago per steamer "Maasdam,"
very much improved in health.
The auction sales will open next week.
August Rolker will have a sale of Dutch
bulbs, palms, and other decorative plants,
on Wednesday, September 12.
R. W. Palmer, of Scranton, Pa., was in
town this week. He reports business as
being good in his locality.
Geokgk the Greek, whose store on
Broadway has been unoccupied for some
time, announces by a poster that he will
open upon or about September 15.
LAWKBKCB C. Hafnbe, who formerly
carried ,on the retail business on Broad-
way, which he lately relinquished to go
into farming, having purchased a large
farm near Patchogue, L. I., will shortly
start into growing flowers for market. He
is in correspondence with the greenhouse
builders relative to the erection of six
houses. It is alleged that he presented the
check to the Scott Co., and received the
difference in cash.
Adolph ScheaGe, 44 years old, of 198
Avenue A, was held in default of $5,000
bail in the Tombs Court on Wednesday,
September 5. Schrage was bookkeeper for
Julius Roehrs at Carlton Hill, N. J. On
July 25 Mr. Roehrs gave Schrage » check
for $29.40, payable to the Stott Garden Im-
plement Company. On September 1 the
check came back. It was found to have
Joeen raised to $100 and payable to cash or
bearer. It is alleged that he presented the
check to the Stott Co. and received the
difference in cash.
The Market.
The cut flower business is very
spasmodic^-pne day fair, and three bad ;
but it has, ' if anything, retrograded the
past week, having been quite flat. The
retail stores are carrying no supplies ; In
fact, many of them are still painting and
renovating, preparatory to the opening of
the Fall trade ; their window decorations
mainly consist of a few vases of gladiolus,
and an occasional vase of American
Beauty roses.
The trade from the favorite watering
places has also fallen off very consider-
ably. This branch of the business, during
the height of the season, created an outlet
for a good many flowers, and its with-
drawal, under present conditions is pretty
severely felt. Newport is the only popular
watering''place from which an occasional
order Is now obtained. There is no dearth
of fiowers, and many of them coming in are
very good for the season. Walter F.
Sheridan is receiving some very nice
Bride, Mermet, La France and Beauty,
and Burns & Raynor are handling good
Bridesmaid, Meteor and Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria, the latter of which is arriving in
excellent condition. Although the quality
is improving, the prices remain almost the
same as previously reported, on account
of the very light demand. The figures for
roses generally run from 50c. to $3.00 per
100; while Beauty of extra quality
fetches 15c. Carnations have not been
over plentiful, especially white varieties.
Mrs. Fisher from outdoor plants has been
received this week in pretty good shape.
The price obtained for white carnations
was from 75c. to $1.00 per 100. White
asters have also been scarce. A few
dahlias are coming in and bring three and
four cents a bunch.
Philadelphia,
market News.
There is very little of importance
going on in the flower market ; the supply
of flowers is far above the demand. Asters
are very plentiful, and almost any price
offered is accepted. I notice this year that
there are more white asters to be seen.
Roses are very plentiful, but as may be
expected at this season, the quality is off.
I notice many short stemmed Bride and
Mermet in the market. I would advise
growers to hold up on these, as the market
is so full just now ; the returns must
necessarily be very small. Thos. Foulds
is keeping up his reputation as a grower
of Bride and Mermet, and has been bring-
ing in some fine flowers all Summer ; his
Mermet keep their color very good.
Sweet peas are still holding out well,
there is even a surplus of these just now
so that only 35c. and 40c. per 100 is got for
them. In carnations there is an abun-
dance of Mrs. Fisher. Other varieties are
scarce ; pink and red have been asked for.
Club Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Florists' Club was held on Tuesday
night. President Edwin Lonsdale in the
chair ; this being the first meeting since
the Convention it was well attended and
was very interesting throughout. The
various committees made their reports in
regard to carrying out the Convention
work, and everything seems to have passed
off with great satisfaction to all. In giving
the report of the Entertainment Com-
mittee, Robert Craig took occasion to
congratulate the club on possessing among
Its members one with such rare Shakes-
pearian talent who contributed in such a
marked degree to the success of the enter-
tainment on the Iron Pier. Notice was
taken and a vote of thanks tendered to the
Philadelphia Public Ledger for the effi-
cient service rendered in giving such good
accounts of the proceedings of thepon-
vention; also to its representative, Mrs.
E. S. Starr, who was in attendance
throughout the Convention. Mrs. Theo-
dore Edwards, of Bridgeton, N. J. , was
also kindly remembered, and a vote of
thanks tendered her for most graciously
offering her services to sing at the various
entertainments. All those who heard
Mrs. Edwards will, I know, heartily con-
cur in this resolution. Votes of thanks
were also tendered to D. B. Edwards for
his valuable assistance in decorating the
Convention hall. Too much cannot be
said of the assistance Mr. Edwards
rendered, both before and during the
Convention. The following firms were
also kindly thanked for most generously
giving individual prizes for bowling, for
competition by those who had not taken
part in the team contests: Edwards &
Docker, paper box manufacturers; Fred
K. Gerry, sash manufacturer ; and Ford &
Kendig, iron pipe and pipe fittings.
The following were nominated for mem-
bership : Chris. Koehler, Olney , and Julius
Brust, Ogontz.
Edwin Lonsdale exhibited three plants
in flower of Cypripedium Charlesworthii.
These are from a batch recently imported,
and from all appearance this variety is a
great acquisition as a commercial orchid.
The fiowers stand erect, and are of a pe-
culiar but pleasing shade of pink, the base
and under part shading to green.
The subject chosen for an essay at the
next meeting is "How to Manage Twenty
Thousand Feet of Glass," which was re-
ferred to John Welsh Young.
Horticnltural Hall.
It is now almost certain that the
two issues of bonds for the new hall will
be placed on an equal footing. As previ-
ously decided, series A had preference over
series B, consequently subscriptions were
hard to get for the smaller amount, "series
B bond." Now all will be plain sailing.
Z. De Forest Ely has decided to enter
into the cut fiower business and is now
getting things into shape, in order to start
into business by October first at the latest.
Both the wholesale cut flower commission
business and the retail florists' business
will be taken up. For the wholesale de-
partment a large room is now being fitted
up at the back of the store. Refrigerators
are being put in and every other necessity
for the successful handling of such a busi-
ness, and by prompt and accurate returns
and faithful duty a large patronage is
looked for. It is also intended to adopt a
system by which it will be known exactly
what each man's fiowers bring, and should
a customer want a certain grower's flowers
these can be given without trouble. This
department will be under the charge of
Frank Reed.
The retail department will be entirely
separate from the above; it will be in
the front of the store and will beconducted
as a regular florists'establisbmenttomake
up a small design or do a large decoration.
This department will be in charge of Al.
Jones, for many years with Eugene Weiss.
Growers.
From present indications the out-
look for the rose crop is very good. I do
not think roses ever looked better or more
promising than at present. Various ways
of growing of some of the newer varieties
are also seen and much will be learned
this next season. Kaiserin is being grown
on benches, on solid beds, and in boxes. I
will from time to time note the progress of
the various methods. I find Bridesmaid is
generally taking the place of Mermet, this
latter variety is not being entirely dis-
carded, but the percentage planted is
smaller. Meteor is also being more largely
grown this season. Testout is being well
tested and will be reported upon later in
the season. In carnations the past dry
weather has been most detrimental to the
growth of these plants, and several grow-
ers are already planting their houses, be-
lieving that better results can be obtained
by getting the plants in where they can be
given attention.
John Burton has recently built four
new houses 16 feet wide by about 60 feet
long; these will be used for carnations,
and as they are both excellent for light
and air some good results should be ob-
tained.
Myers & Samtman have great hopes
for their new pink carnation. In the field
it certainly shows an excellent strong
and clean growth and looks remarkable,
I think, for this very dry season.
David Rust.
The Klorist's Exchange
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Bfool
Brooklyn.
Trade in this city is almost at a com-
plete standstill, so saysa local paper which
promulgates the information that the
florists contemplate patting up their shut-
ters and taking a vacation, their receipts
heing inadequate to meet expenditures.
While scarcely so black as painted by the
local reporter, business is slower now than
ever before experienced.
Geo. Buckley has followed the example
of the more aristocratic members of the
craft here, and has ordered a fine delivery
wagon, suitably embellished and worded.
He expects business to open up brighter
next month.
C. B. Applegatb, 17 Putnam ave., is
spending a vacation in the country.
P. Mallon, Fulton St., will enjoy a few
days' vacation on the beautiful farm owned
by Kretschmar Bros., at West Nyack,
N. Y.
■^ Chicago.
Trade Items.
It is generally thought we nave
touched' bottom and are now entering a
better state of things.
A. L. Vauohan, who travels for Vang-
han's seed store and who has visited the
western states both last year and this, says
his sales have averaged fully 20 per cent,
ahead of last year. This is also the ex-
perience of other businesses and when the
country is prosperous, the city is, and
florists will come in for their share in time.
Olsen, of Olsen & Hughes, wholesalers,
thinks he notices an improvement,
John T. Mttir, of Maywood, is sending
in to them some very good Beauty.
Geo. Piepgras sells some forty thousand
eastern hardy ferns a week to his retail
customers, and claims it pays rent for him
during the dull season.
Grasshoppers and drouth in outlying
positions where water is unhandy, have
seriously shortened the carnation crop
among some of the boys.
The Horticultural Society will hold its
Fall show from November 3 to 11 next.
W. C. Egan, 620 Dearborn ave., is secre-
tary.
Feed. Andebman, of Lake Forest, whose
health has been poor for some years has,
we learn, rented his greenhouses to O'Brien
& Bedmard, who will grow for the Chicago
market.
Abthtib R. Ratsch has leased the cut
flower store at Colorado avenue from C.
Baltimore.
The Market.
Trade seems as poor as it generally
is at this time of tKS year. The outdoor
flowers have not ccome in in their wonted
quantity, owingJto the dry spell we are
having. Roses have been fair all Summer
but the demand was far below the supply.
Asters have been very plentiful, that is,
short stemmed ones; really good asters
sell well if they are white, or any of the
lighter colors. The single and double yel-
low sunflowers that make such pretty cut
flowers, sell very poorly. All this class of
flowers has poor sale on account of the
small Summer trade in this city outside
funeral work.
Notes.
The heavy dews that we have been
having have had a bad effect on violets ;
there is more indication of the disease
than there has been in years. It is very
difficult to keep the foliage dry at night ;
then there has been so much haze in the
air, and that, too, has affected the violet.
Carnations are-more free of their peculiar
diseases this year than usual ; they have
grown fairly well, taking into considera-
tion the little rain that we have had all
Summer.
Boses indoors are looking remarkably
well at all the places I have visited, and
promise a full crop the coming season.
There will be morered roses grown around
here this year than ever. Meteor and the
Beauty have been planted extensively.
Sam. Feast & 
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